Guantanamo Bay -

Vol. 55 No. 48 Friday, December 11, 1998

43 Guantanamo Bay Sailors advanceABH3 Anthony RamosABH3 Leonard SaboAD3 Glen NettrourAG3 Yvette GarciaAG3 Tennyson Sharpe

AZ3 Tamara CollierAK3 Aldith GrayBU3 Jason PetersonDC3 Mark PaxtonDC3 Donovan Trost

DK3 Deandra Word

EM3 Lualhati RubioEN3 Jolene JonesGM3 Dustin HinesHM3 Christopher Gatheral

HM3 Faith NarcisseHM3 Elizabeth Plettner

HM3 Brandon RudyHM3 Teresa Shine

J03 Russell MeadorsQM3 Louis VenableRM3 Toshiba Beard

RM3 James MontesSTG3 Christopher FlynnYN3 Andrew SmithABH2 Joseph CavaleroAC2 Anthony WestAG2 Dorothy KovacsAS2 Eduardo LebrijaCTA2 Verletta Tezeno

DT2 Kenneth BurkeHM2 Stafanie Ray

HM2 Tracy Rogers

MA2 Forrest BunchMA2 Trisha GuyMA2 Timothy SchelleOS2 Dalila JonesHM I Ernest AdamsHMI Eddie FinchHMI Renita GarnettJO1 Kristen EllisMM 1 Thomas HaynesRMI Frank Gunn

GTMO wins Navy community service awardBy J02 Tonia Varner community service projects. They acknowledge National Night Out.

Gazette Editor command programs in five categories including GTMO has also made headway wit

Naval Station Guantanamo Bay was recently personal excellence partnership, environmental resource programs including the Cult

selected as the overseas winner of the Southeast stewardship, project good neighbor, campaign source Center and Museum, Iguana rese

Region Community Service Flagship Award for drug free and youth health and fitness. the San Diego Zoo, an extensive rapid

Youth Health and Fitness and Environmental Guantanamo Bay is on the leading edge of cal assessment in partnership with th

Stewardship. Last year GTMO was the overall recreational, safety and humanitarian programs. Conservancy, eco-dives and recycling.

winner in the youth health and fitness category. Some of these programs include Morale, Wel- Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay

The Community Service Flagship Awards fare and Recreation Youth Activities, Boy/Girl selected for second place in the proj

recognize personal excellence and outstanding Scouts, Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) and neighbor category.

h naturalural Re-arch withecologi-

e Nature

was alsoect good

Moran takes over for Belisle as COMNAVBASE JAXCOMNAVBASE Jacksonville, Fla. - RADM J. Kevin Moran took

over as the Commander Naval Base Jacksonville, Fla. from RADM Ken-

neth Belisle in a change of command ceremony Dec. 4.

Moran is a native of Huntington, Long Island, N.Y. He graduated

from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science Degree

in oceanography/Physics and was commissioned in June 1974. Following

graduation he reported to Pensacola, Fla., for flight training and was des-

ignated a Naval Aviator in September 1975.

Upon receipt of his wings, he transitioned to the SH-2F aircraft and

reported to Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Light 34, where he was

assigned to LAMPS detachments aboard USS Talbot (FFG-4), USS Biddle

(CG-34) and USS Brumby (FF-1044). After completing his initial sea

tour, he was assigned to Naval Recruiting District Richmond, Va. as the

Officer Programs Officer. He served at Naval Recruiting District Rich-

mond until July 1983. when he reported to USS Guam (LPH- 9). While

aboard Guam, he participated in operations "Urgent Fury" in Grenada,

and multi-national peace keeping operations in Beirut. Lebanon. In Janu-

ary 1986, he returned to Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Light 34 where

he served as the Operations Officer and the Officer-in-Charge of Detach-

ment Eight aboard USS John Hancock (DD-98 1) and USS Vreeland (FF-

1086).In March 1988. he reported to the staff of the Commander in Chief,

Allied Forces Southern Europe/Commander in Chief, United States Naval

Forces Europe in Naples, Italy, as the aidede camp/flag lieutenant. While there he was

selected for aviation operational command.He then transitioned to the SH-60B aircraftand assumed duties as the executive officerof the "Swamp Foxes" of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light 44. He took overas the commanding officer in July 1991. Fol-lowing his command tour, he attended theNaval War College in Newport, R.I., wherehe graduated in June, 1993 with a Master ofArts Degree in National Security Affairs.While at the Naval War College, he com-

pleted an advanced research project in sup- RADMJ Kevin Moran

port of the Global '93 War Game; A Strate-gic Assessment of the Former Soviet Union in the Year 2003. Following

graduation, he reported as the Executive Officer of USS Inchon (LPH-12).

While aboard Inchon, he participated in operations "Continue Hope" in

Somalia; "Deny Flight" in the Adriatic; and "Support Democracy" in Haiti.

Ie was subsequently selected for major deep draft command and servedas the executive officer and then the commanding officer of the USS Boxer

(LHD-4). Following his command tour on Boxer, he attended the Ad-vanced Management Program at the Harvard School of Business.

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Naval Air Logistics Office holiday flLift A - Dec. 12 (outbound)

Show time 8 a.m.

Departure 9 a.m.

Arrive NAS Pensacola 10:29 a.m.

Arrive Dallas/Love 12:51 p.m.Arrive NAS North Island 2:53 p.m.Lift B - Dec. 11 (outbound)

Show time 10 a.m.

Departure 1:04 p.m.

Arrive NAS Norfolk 4:12 p.m.Arrive Andrews AFB 5:31 p.m.

Arrive NAS Willow Grove 6:48 p.m.

Lift C - Dec. II (outbound)

Show time 9 a.m.

Departure 12:26 p.m.

Arrive NAS Jacksonville 3:34 p.m.Arrive NAS Atlanta 5:41 p.m.

New ArrivalsThe following personnel recently checked in:

Welcome them aboard!LCDR Sean Laughlin - Operations

HMCS Glenn BaxterHM2 Yen SnodgrassHM2 Melissa HarderHM3 Chris Skirvin

HN Ben BeckerHA Kevin Alexander

HA Ritchi Luna

Guantanamo Bay

GAZETTEU.S. Naval Base

Guantanamo Bay, CubaCommander, Naval Base

CAPT Larry E. Larson

Public AffairsJOC Walter T. Ham IV

J02 Kristen M. EllisJ02 Tonia M. Varner

This newspaper is an authorizedpublication for members of the military

service stationed overseas. Its contentsdo not necessarily reflect the officialviews of the U.S. Government, the

Department of Defense or the U.S. Navyand do not imply endorsement thereof.

Voice: 4502, 4819, 4003Fax: 4520

E-mail: n04pao@gtmo.netGAZETTE On-line:http://gtmo.net/gazz

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Lift A - Dec. 28 (return)Depart NAS North Island 9 a.m.Depart NAS Dallas/Love 1:30 p.m.

Depart Pensacola Regional 3:30 p.m.

Arrive GTMO 7:44 p.m.Lift B - Dec. 28 (return)Depart NAS Willow Grove 9 a.m.Depart Andrews AFB 9:39 a.m.Depart NAS Norfolk 10:46 a.m.Arrive GTMO 2:34 p.m.

Lift C - Dec. 28 (return)Depart NAS Jacksonville 10 a.m.Dpart NAS Atlanta 10:59 a.m.Arrive GTMO 2:25 p.m.

Show times on return flights will be two

hours prior to departure, so plan ahead.

ight scheduleLift D - Dec. 29 (outbound)

Show time 8 a.m.

Departure 10:44 a.m.

Arrive Pensacola Regional 12:30 p.m.

Arrive Dallas/Love 2:35 p.m.

Arrive San Diego/Lindbergh 4:36 p.m.

Lift E - Dec. 29 (outbound)Show time 7 a.m.

Departure 9 a.m.

Arrive NAS Norfolk 12:08 p.m.

Arrive NAS Willow Grove 1:20 p.m.

Lift F - Dec. 28 (outbound)

Show time 12 p.m.

Departure 3:10 p.m.

Arrive NAS Atlanta 5:51 p.m.

Arrive NAS Jacksonville 7:28 p.m.

Times and dates for return flights for the second leave period are expected within the next week. Although

the lists are officially closed, personnel can still stop by the Operations Department and sign up for any open

seats on the NALO flights. See CAPT Mark Jewell to sign up for the Marine flights.

Marine Corps holiday flight scheduleDec. 14 Dec. 28Showtime 7 a.m. Showtime 10 a.m.

Departure 8:30 a.m. Departure 12 p.m.

Arrive Cherry Point 11:30 a.m. Arrive Cherry Point 2:30 p.m.Arrive Atlanta, Ga. 1:30 p.m. Arrive Atlanta, Ga. 4:30 p.m.Arrive St. Louis, Mo. 2:30 p.m. Arrive St. Louis, Mo. 5:30 p.m.Arrive Dallas, Texas 4:45 p.m. Arrive Dallas, Texas 7:45 p.m.Arrive North Island 4:30 p.m. (local) Arrive North Island 9:30 p.m.Dec. 27 (return) Jan. 10 (return)

Showtime 6 a.m. Showtime 6 a.m.Depart North Island 8 a.m. Depart North Island 8 a.m.Depart Dallas, Texas 1:15 p.m. Depart Dallas, Texas 1:15 p.m.Depart St. Louis, Mo. 3:15 p.m. Depart St. Louis, Mo. 3:15 p.m.Depart Atlanta, Ga. 6:15 p.m. Depart Atlanta, Ga. 6:15 p.m.

Depart Cherry Point 8:15 p.m. Depart Cherry Point 8:15 p.m.Arrive GTMO 10:45 p.m. Arrive GTMO 10:45 p.m.

Cherry Point (MCAS PAX Terminal (252) 466-2370) Dallas (Love Field: AMR Combs (800) 248-4538)

Atlanta (Hartsfield Intl: Mercury Air (404) 765-1300) North Island (NAS PAX Terminal/OOD

St. Louis (Lambert Field Intl: Mid-Coast Aviation (619) 545-8233)

(314) 731-71 11)

Tricare program in full swing in GTMOGuantanamo Bay -Tricare is now in

full swing in Guantanamo Bay. The Tricare

Service Center and Patient Administration

Department at the Naval Hospital has briefed

95 percent of the command here.Hospital staff will be issuing Tricare

enrollment cards in the Leeward passengerterminal Dec. I1 and 12 for NALO passen-

gers only.There will be three more Tricare briefs

and enrollment sessions open to active duty

and their family members Dec. 14, 17 and

21 at 7 p.m. at the Family Service Center. Naval Hospital Commanding Office

Active duty members should ensure their McCoy fills out a Tricare enrollment

families are enrolled in Tricare Prime be- guidance of Tricare Representative G

fore going off island on holiday leave. Photo courtesy of the Naval H

er CAPT T R.form with thesinger Siedel.ospital

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I Dispatch received a radio transmission from

l a unit reporting a traffic accident with no inju-* * ries. The vehicle had pulled out in front of an-

! 'E- U~I* other car causing damage to the POV's rear quar-

The following incidents occurred between ter panel. Damage to the suspect's vehicle con-

Nov. 30 and Dec. 6. This information was com- sister of a six-inch dent to the front right bumper.

piled from the Base Police Desk Journal and in Estimated cost of damage is unknown.no way indicates the outcome of any investiga- Damage to personal property

tions. It further should not be considered a state- Dispatch received a telephone call from a

ment of responsibility of any person or persons complainant reporting forced entry into the Cu-

involved in any investigation. ban Club kitchen. The complainant did not oh-

Traffic accident serve any items missing from the club. Units

Dispatch received a telephone call reporting arrived on scene and observed damage to the

a traffic accident with no injuries at the U.S. kitchen double doors.

Naval Hospital. The man stated that he backed Rendered assistancehis vehicle into the other car causing minor dam Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a C-

age to the rear passenger side of the vehicle cell alkaline battery from a dive flashlight had

Post office keeps mail on track forBy CDR Cleve Van Haasteren

COMNA VBASE Logistics Officer

In response to a number of inquiries about mail delays and backlogs,

it's time to update everyone on the what's been happening with our mail.

While it is true the recent build-up in the Arabian Gulf diverted our out-

bound Air Force cargo flights for about a month, our mail kept right on

moving. As a matter of fact, there has been very little backlogged mail

here at GTMO and at the Norfolk Naval Air Terminal. As a result of close

liaison with the staff at NAVAIRTERM Norfolk, the AMC 727 rotator,normally a "passenger only" mission, has carried inbound and outbound

Stateside postal rates scheBy PC2(SW) Benjamin Cintron flat rate was $3, now it

Custodian of postal effects All certified mail an

All stateside postal rates will increase start- an increase of 5 cents.

ing Jan. 10. The first-class letter mail will in- crease depending upon

crease by I cent for the first ounce and 22 cents worth.

for each additional ounce. The Post Office will International fees

sell an "H" stamp which is equivalent to the first- will be an increase onclass postage rate of 33 cents. Postage for post- national mail (example

cards will not change. was $4.85, now it will

Parcel postage rates will also increase. The Your 32 cent sta

increase will vary due to the weight and destina- postage, but you must

tion of the packages (example: the two pound accompany it. The Po

DRMO storage lot remainsBy Ron Harnage Ifan individual is caug

Security authorization, a report

The DRMO storage lot, located off Sherman individuals involved

Avenue at Villamar, is a security area. This cameras are being pun

means that the area is restricted to authorized per- various areas to assist

sonnel only. All other personnel will be escorted thefts and other crimes

by DRMO personnel. In the past, various ve- venting the thefts and

hicles placed in the lot to be sold have been van- If you have informal

dalized or stripped by person(s) unknown prior thefts, unauthorized e

to an auction. In order to prevent future occur- from these vehicles, or

rences such as this, the Security Department has concerning other crime

initiated a system where some of the vehicles will curity Officer at 4606

be alarmed in a manner where Security will be tons Division at 4204.

notified if that vehicle has been tampered with. ta8ed at all times.

d

exploded in an individual's face. An ambulancetransported the man to USNH for treatment and

observation.Burglary

Dispatch received a call from a complainantreporting that the Bike Shak had been brokeninto. The complainant noticed several items miss-ing. Units arrived and secured the scene. Units

observed a window missing. Estimated cost ofstolen property was $1,370.30.

Vehicle safety checkpointVehicles inspected: 105, seatbelt violations:

two.Traffic violations

Monthly total: 11; monthly breakdown: twowritten citations, zerd written warnings and nineverbal warnings.

holiday seasonmail as a "belly load" as space permitted. Last week, Air Force cargo

flights resumed, for a total of five missions in five days. It is anticipated

this schedule will continue through the holidays.

GTMO's Post Office has been extremely busy, processing as many as

seven pallets of inbound mail from a single flight. Volunteers from the

community have eased the strain on postal personnel and mail has been

processed at a record pace. Despite this rapid processing, time is running

out, and the community is reminded to mail Christmas cards and packages

ASAP. Questions regarding holiday mailing should be directed to PCCM

(SW) Lloyd Smethers DWH 2156 or 2369.

uled to increase Jan. 10will be $3.20).

d return receipts will haveInsured fees will also in-the amount the article is

will not increase, but there

special services for inter-: registered mail flat rate

be $6 a piece).ips will still be good forpurchase a 1 cent stamp tost Office has plenty of I

off limitsht inside this area withoutwill be generated and thewill be prosecuted. Also,chased for installation inin the prevention of the

Your assistance in pre-vandalism is appreciated.ion concerning allegedentry or removal of partsif you have information

s, you can contact the Se-

or the Criminal Investiga-Confidentiality is main-

cent stamps for your convenience. If you have

any questions, contact the duty postal clerk or

me at 2156 or 2369.

Special holiday servicesDec. 24

Roman Catholic Vigil Service - 5 p.m.Protestant Candlelight Service - 7 p.m.

Protestant Service (with communion) - 11:30 p.m.(held at Harbor Lights Hill)

Roman Catholic Midnight Mass - 12 a.m.Dec. 25

Roman Catholic Mass - 10 a.m.(Spanish) Roman Catholic Mass - 12 p.m.

Dec. 31Roman Catholic Vigil Mass - 5 p.m.

Jan. IRoman Catholic Mass - 10 a.m.

All services will be held at the main chapel exceptfor the Dec. 24, 11:30 p.m. service

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Auguster Duffus retires after 45 years of serviceBy Ron Harnage

Security Officer

Auguster Duffus retired Sept. 26

after 45 years, four months and 21

days of federal civil service. Duffus

began his career as a laborer in 1952

and eventually worked his way up to

security assistant with the Security

Department here.During his career, Duffus com-

pleted the Civil and Criminal Identi-

fication and Investigations course with

the Institute of Applied Science in

Chicago. as a fingerprint specialist.

His knowledge and expertise led

to the identification of a print left at a

crime scene, resulting in a conviction

at a courts martial.

CAPT Larry Larson presents Auguster Duffus with his 45 year pin.Photo courtesy of the Security Department

crossed the boundaries of the Naval Station and honor.

For those of us that know Duffus

and his history. he leaves behind Ms.

Lola. Ms. Lola is the manual typewriter

that Duffus pounded away on day af-

ter day for more than 30 years. Ms.

Lola was also retired from service and

will be given to the base Cultural Re-

source Center and Museum to add to

the rich history of Guantanamo Bay.

A retirement luncheon was recently

held for Duffus at the Bayview. There,Commander Naval Base, CA PT Larry

Larson presented him with his 45 year

pin and certificate.l Ie was also presented with a re-

tirement plaque and a flag which was

flown over the Northeast Gate in his

Duffus was valued for his knowledge of and for his vast collection of personnel files on which Mr. Duffus, ve are grateful for your service.

in-depth recollection of individuals that have the command heavily relies on. You will be missed.

Variety of pre-school programs offered to parentsBy ,102 Tonia Varner

Gazette Editor

Through services sponsored by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation

Department and Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)

schools, Guantanamo Bay children and their parents are being offered a

number of quality pre-school childcare programs.

The MWR Child Development Center currently offers four pre-school

programs. Two of the programs are enrichment classes geared toward

three to four-vear-olds. These classes are offered from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Parents have the option of picking a two, three or five-day program. The

other two programs are geared toward three to five-year-olds and are of-

fered from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Both of these are five-day programs with

care not to exceed 10 hours per day. Fees for these programs are based on

family income. All CDC programs incorporate child-initiated and teacher-

directed activities that are learning-based and developmentally appropri-

atet While the children are in our program. wc want to ensure they are

learning and enriching their lives through the environment we offer," said

Carmen I ood. CDC director.1WR also sponsors a home care provider program. Currently, there

are 16 active qualified home care provider, who offer child care for vari-

ous aes. This program offers it unique home environment for the child

wxith the same age and developmentally appropriate activities offered in

the CDC program.DoDEA is offering a new pre-school program called Sure Start. This

DoDEA-funded 1998/99 school year program begins .Ian. I1 at W.T.

Sampson Elementary School and will run five days a xxeek from 8:15 a.m.

to 2:15 p.m. Sure Start is it creative learning-based program offered to

four-year-olds. It is very similar to the programs the CDC offers, how-

ever, it requires total parent commitment and an involvement component.

Parents are required to volunteer and share in the growth of their child and

the program.'Parents are the first teachers a child encounters and Sure Start gives

them the materials and creative ways to teach their children," said Lois

Ray. Sure Start teacher.

Eligibility for this program is based on special criteria. Some of the

criteria includes single-parent homes. low income, low birth weight chil-

dren, families with three or more children close in age or children whose

primary language is not English.

"Overall we are pursuing the same goals which are serving the chil-

dren and offering appropriate learning environments and support to the

parents," said Hood.For more information on these programs, call the CDC at 3664 or the

elementary school at 2207.

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Santa Claus helps LT Janine Allen pick the winning ticket for the

quilt drawing sponsored by the Professional Nurses Association.

Terry Brantley was the winner of the handmade quilt donated by

Allen to raise money for a Scholarship for the WF. T. Sampson High

School graduating class of /999. Nearly $500 was raised.Photo by J02 Tonia Varner

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' opening***Bayview Dining Room

Every Wednesday is pizza and a movie night

Dec. 12 - Closed for a private functionDec. 13 - All-you-can-eat Sunday brunch

9:30 a.m, to 1:30 p.m.For reservations, call 2132

Bike ShakDec. 1 - 24

Santa's Bike Workshop 'Dec. 19 - Jingle Bell Bike HikeDec. 20 - Phatt Tire Carollers

G.J. Denich GymnasiumDec. 11 - Weight lifting competition

Dec. 12 - Fenceline runDec. 19 - Jingle Bell Jog and Walk

Dec. 19 - One-pitch softball tournamentFMI on any of these events, call 2560.

Rick'sOfficer 's Club Lounge at the Bayview

Stop in Wednesdaysfor free hot dogs and a game of pool!

Join us every Fridayfor hors d'oeuvres and D.l music 4

(Officers and civilian equivalents only)Saturday night is all hands night

Dec. 13 - Holiday boat paradeat 6 p.m.

Call 2345 for more information.

Youth CenterDec. 19 - Candyland/Santa's

Gift/Bake Shoppe. 2 to 5 p.m.Dec. 31 - Teen Lock-In at the Bowling Centei

(Sign up at the Youth Center)For more information, call 4658

Operation UpliftDec. 23 - 2nd Annual Dirty Bird Wallow

(flag football)Dec. 25 - Fenceline deliveries

Safe Rides ProgramEvery Fri. and Sat. 9 p.m. - 3 a.m.

Get a ride home or to another club foronly $1 - ask the bartender

®o Dec. 16

Boss's night

Lateral HazardMondays - Football on big screen TVWednesdays - Free pool after 6 p.m.

Thursdays - Karaoke night

For more information on any of theseevents call 2132.

Poster contest winners announcedGuantanamo Bay - Ninety fourth, "-

fifth and sixth graders from W.T. Sampson 1Elcmentary School recently participated in o 4,

the Native American Heritage Month postercontest. The theme of the contest was con-tributions made by Native Americans overthe years to the United States. C

The winners of the contest were ChrisMarpo, Reginald Reyes and Kim Hawkins ' .for first place, and Carla Berrios, JustinRobichaux and Amanada Williams for sec-ond place.

First place winners received a $25Navy Exchange gift certificate and a blueribbon. Second place winners received a ioe poster contest winners, along with contest$10 NEX gift certificate and a red ribbon. coordinators NCCS(') Steve Caldwell and RP2All the participants received a certificate Sharon Hay, show their winning pof participation for their poster entries. Photo by Scott Varner

Dental clinic works to improve serviceBy DT3 T. Martin

Dental ClinicAttention Guantanamo Bay residents! The

staff of the branch dental clinic wants to assurethat patients have a pleasant and not time con-suming visit. To help avoid long waits at theclinic, here is a schedule of our normal businesshours:

Normal working hours - 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Family member annual exams (Friday) -7:30 to 9:45 a.m.

CCC gives update onBy NCCS(AW) Steve Caldwell

Command Career Counselor

Guantanamo Bay Sailors are actively review-ing their microfiche service records and personalsummary records prior to upcoming advance-ment selection boards. If you find any discrep-ancies in your record or items that do not belongto you, you should follow these steps:

First, make legible copies of items missingfrom your microfiche that may be of importanceto the selection board process.

Second, print from the microfiche any in-

formation that is not yours. (This mis-informa-tion should be mailed with a note of explana-tion.)

Third, your request for information to beadded to your microfiche or personal summaryrecord must be on command letterhead station-ary and signed by someone with "by directionauthority from the commanding officer. Con-tact your department yoeman to assist you withthis.

All update and change information must bemailed. not faxed. Faxed copies cannot he

Sick call - 7:45 to 9:30 a.m.Appointments may be made for sick call or

annual exams. If you have an emergency, youmay walk in during our sick call hours. Walk-ins may incur a small wait. If you have an emer-gency after normal business hours, the duty tech-nician may be reached at 72090 (ext. 026).

We ask that for safety reasons please try toavoid bringing young children who are not sched-uled for treatment. Should you have further ques-tions, contact me at 4556 or 4554.

service record reviewscanned, therefore they will not be accepted forinclusion to your microfiche or personal sum-mar. record.

It normally takes one to four weeks for yourinformation to be updated. Call between two tothree weeks after mailing to verify receipt of theinformation. If you recently submitted informa-tion for update, you may call to verify its inclu-sion.

The telephone numbers are:commercial - (901) 874-3313/3215/33 16centre - 88-9-901-874-3313/3215/3316DSN - 88-8-882-3313/3215/3316Remember. literally thousands of requests are

received by the microfiche and personal summaryrecord department each day and customer ser-vice works both ways. so be patient with thoseassisting you.

Mail your changes to:Commander Navy Personnel CommandNPC 3115720 Integrity DriveMillington, Tenn. 38055-3110Attn: Mr. Doug Wharf

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AUTOS

1978 Mustang, runs great, body is in fair

condition, make an offer. Call 7064.

1981 Dodge Mirada, needs starter, new P225/75R15 tires. Runs good, 225 cubic inch slant 6,good GTMO car. Call 2913 anytime or see it atNob Hill 32A, only $150. FMI call 2913.

MISCELLANEOUS

25-inch GoldstarTV and RCA VCR,no remotes,$400. Call Josh AWH 7842.

Canon AE-l camerawith a 50mm lensand a28

mm lens, $200 or make an offer. Call 7064.

TV stand/entertainment center, $10. Large

rectangle dining room table, $5. Carpet,approximately 10 by 12 light peach color, verygood quality, but it needs cleaning. Carpet, at

least 12 by 18 multicolored berber, like newcondition, S100. Carpet, 10 by 12 multicoloredbarber, like new condition, $60. Call 4244anytime.

Computer games, many new titles, Jedi Knightwith add on, Red Baron 3-D, Triple Play 99, toomany to list, must sell. Call Joe DWH 72190,AWH 7918.

Baby items for sale. We have a three-in-one

stroller, baby swing andmany other items. Call

7918 for details.

Three-piece, blue living room set, in good

condition, $50. Medium-sized Sanderentertainment center, in good condition, $30.

Small electric weed trimmer, $15. Call AWH2574 and ask for Aaron.

CD player, $75 OBO. Call AWH 7788.

Sapphire and diamond ring, $200 OBO. CallAWH 7788.

Sony Play Station, two controllers, memory

card and It games, $400 OBO for the set. FMIcall DWI 2277. AWH 7923.

Sony three disk CD small stereo with two tape

decks, in excellent condition. I'm asking $100

OBO. FMI call DWH 2277, AWH 7923.

Dell 486 computer, monitor, keyboard and

mouse, $300 OBO. FMI call DWH 2277.AWI 7923.

JVC single CD player with remote. model XL-

2411, dual d/a converter. 4x oversampling digital

filter, asking $100. Call AWH 7792.

Furby, in package, never opened, all black with

pink ears, asking $90 OBO. Call Mo DWH2277. AWH 7923.

Pentium 200 mnx, 4.3 gb hard drive. 64 mb

RAM, sound blaster 64, graphics blaster 3-D 4

mb, 56k v. 90 modem. CD ROM and CDrecorder. Acer monitor, speakers, 300 x 600

DPI scanner 30 bit. Windows98, Intenet ready.

Fully-loaded software includes Office Pro 97,Photoshop 4.0. Dragon naturally speaking

(preferred) and much more. Must see. S 1,400.

MISCELLANEOUS

Call DWH 4139, AWH 5797.

Cannondale bike, top-of-the-line, V-900 ATB,full suspension, $900 OBO. It would make a

great Christmas present. Call 7650.

DIVE GEAR

Spear gun, $30 OBO. Call AWH 7788.

Fathom two-piece, men's Fanner John wetsuit,4 mm,plush-lined, sizemedium/large. excellentcondition, $200. Call 2768 anytime.

One complete set of men's dive gear, one

woman's Seaquest wetsuit, ski tube with rope.

Call Shawn DWH 2269, AWH 2931.

BOATS

16-foot, out-of-bounds certified. Both motors

nun strong. Thepackage includesskis, ski rope/hamess, at least six life jackets, two fishing

rods, safety flare gun, Johnson motor manual,anchors, boat cover, a couple ofcoolers and lots

of little extras. Asking $2,200, or with an old1986 Dodge Caravan to pull the boat, $2,500total. FMI call Richard Shamp DWH 4554/4556, AWH 7614

1984 Bayliner Capri with 4-cylinder VolvoPenta engine, trailer, fish finder, VHFradio, lifevest and much more, $1,700 OBO. Call 4388.

LOST AND FOUND

The following items have been turned in to

Security Investigations' lost and found:

mountain bike, necklace, pillows, twokey rings

with keys, set of vehicle keys, various articles

of clothing and a pager. FMI call 4204.

Found: A pair of small, black-framed eyeglasses at Cable Beach. Call PCCM(SW)Lloyd Smethers DWH 2369.

YARD SALES

Saturday, Villamar 9B, 8 a.m. to I p.m.

American Indian art and crafl items, boots,clothes and tools. Most items new, some still in

box. No early birds.

Saturday, Caribbean Circle 11B, 7 a.m. til?

Diaper Genic, bacon cooker, CDs, clothes and

other miscellaneous items.

Saturday, Caribbean Circle 37C, 7 to 11 a.m.

Women's and children's clothing and

miscellaneous items.

Saturday, Windward Loop 31,7 a.m. til? Babyclothes and miscellaneous items. No early

birds.

Saturday, Nob Hill 24A, 7 a.m. til? Moving,great buyson children's clothes,some women's

clothes and two 9 by 12 beige area rugs. All

must go.

YARD SALES

Saturday, Villamar 724A, 7 a.m. to noon, the

AVID class has a lot to sell.

Saturday, Corinaso Point 2179, 8 to II a.m.

One-time only craft sale. l am leaving the island

and have leftovers. Most are half-price or less.

FMI call 4062.

WANTEDWhoever took the ficus tree from in front ofKittery Beach 363D, please bring it back. It was

not abandoned. I paid a lot for it and I want to

move it to my new location. Thank you.

MEETINGS

Do you like to scrapbook? GTMO MemoryMakers meets every other Thursday from 6:30

to 9:30 p.m. in the hospital training room. The

next meeting is Dec.17. FMI call 7622 or2089.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are Monday,Wednesday and Saturday at 6 p.m. at Chapel

Hill Room 18.

SERVICES

Need a baby-sitter? I have completed theessentials of baby-sitting and am great with

children. I am available on weekends and have

reasonable rates. Call Lauren at 7582.

Certified child care provider has two available

openings for pre-toddlers and one overnight. Call

Aimee at 7182.

Certified child care provider has openings forinfants. Call Elaine Mitchell at 7323.

Need a home day care provider? Call NereidaBergeson at 7056. Two spaces available, flexiblehours.

Qualitydaycareservicesby CarlaAmold(certified).

Infantssixweekstotwoyears. Drop-ins welcome,Villamar 33B. Call 5874.

Maria's home child care has day and night spaces

available. FMI call 3504.

Need someone to do housework for half-price?

Call Inez Lewis at 5852.

Need your carpets steam cleaned but just don't

have the time? Call Mo at 7923.

JOBS

City Colleges of Chicago is looking for a studentwork study who will cam free classes by helping

in the office. FMI call 4748.

Human ResourcesOffice isacceptingapplications

for job announcement GT/98/0161/SCF for a

supervisoryfireprotection inspector. Applications

must be mailed to the Human Resources Service

CenterEast inPortsmouth, Va.,andwill beaccepted

though Dec. 18. FMI call HRO at 4612 or4430.

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Human ResourcesOffice isacceptingapplications

for job announcement GT/98/0290/SCF for a

supervisory facility management specialist.

Applications must be mailed to the Human

ResourcesServiceCenterEastin Portsmouth, Va.,andwillbeacceptedthroughJan.4. FMIcallHROat 4612 or 4430.

MWR job vacancies for penanent, fill-time

positions: CDC program assistant, cooks andpayroll technician. FMI call 4323.

MWR job vacancies for flexible positions: clerk/typist, bartender, projectionist, cashier, cook, I.D.

checker, food service workers, waiters/waitresses,

library aid, small engine repair, CDC program

assistant, recreationassistant, laborers and hostess.

FMI call 4323.

MWRjob vacancies for flexible recreation aid job

locatioutsandpositions: aquatics/lifeguardathletics/

gym, bingo/recreation center, auto hobby shop,marina, Operation Uplift, Post 46, the Outdoor

Adventure Center and the Youth Center. FMI call

4323.

W.T. Sampson School is continuously accepting

applications for substitute teachers. To apply,submit your completed SF-171 to the high schooloffice. FMI call Sherry at 3500.

NOTICES

Gazette note-TheDec. 18 issue ofthe Gazette

will bethe last one ofthisyear. Wewillresume

with a regular issue Jan. 8. The Public AffairsOffice staff wishes everyone a happy and safe

holiday season. Deadline for input to the

Gazette is Monday at 4:30 p.m. FMI callDWH 4502.

American Red Cross - is seeking volunteers

at W.T. Sampson Elementary School. FMIcall 5060.

NEXMART - is hosting a special men's onlynight. There will bea triviaqquestion giveaway

with a grand prize drawing Dec. 17 from 6 to

8 p.m. Children's day will be Dec. 19 from9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

U.S. Naval Hospital - is offering gift deliveryservice by Santa and his elves. Deliveries

made Dec. 18 - 20, 22 and 23 cost $10 each.Deliveries made Dec.24 cost S15. Deliveries

will be made between 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.FMI call LT A. Devine DWH 72860 or HM3J. Lang DWH 72240.

Kittery Beach Road - will be closed forrepairs Dec. 14 to 18. It will reopen in the

aftemoon. FMI call 4162.

U.S. Army Veterinary Detachment - will

have modified holiday hours. Clients are

encouraged to make appointments as soon as

possible. FMI or to make an appointment, call

DWH 2101 or 2212.

Phillips Park dive pier - is open to divers.

Remember to stay within the safety boundaries

that have been posted and to enter the water via

the pathway that has been cleared. FMI call

SHOPPERNOTICES

the safety office DWH 4526.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society - will bedoing Spouse Tuition Assistance Program

appointments Jan. 4 - 8. Call 4393 to set upyour appointment.

Bayview Club - will be closed Dec. 12 for aprivate function.

Pizza and a movie night - is held eachWednesday night at the Bayview. You makeyour own pizza. Dining and the movie beginat 5:30 p.m. Dec. 16 - "The Santa Clause,"Dec. 23 - "Jingle All the Way."

DRMO - will be closed Dec. 10 to 27 for theholidays. The next sale will be Jan. 29.

Cajuns unite -join together in the Christmas

boat parade. "The sights and sounds of a cajun

night before Christmas." Share yourspirit andideas so we can have a good time. FMI call

7517 or 7184:

Bayview brunch - will be Dec. 13 from 9:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m: The cost is $9. FMI call2132.

GTMOcookbooks-areavailable from OCSC.Call Taylor Edwards at 4020 to purchase one.

Pictures with Santa - will be held Dec. 12

from 1 I a.m. to 2 p.m. and Dec. 13 from noon

to 2 p.m. at the NEX in Personalized Services.

Civil Service RetirementSystem and FederalEmployees' RetirementSystem-will increase

in January by .25 percent, January 2000 by .15percent and in January2001 by .10 percent. The

total increase will be .50 percent. FMI callDebbie Veazey at HRO DWH 4612/4822.

Federal Employees Health Benefits program- open season runs through Dec. 14. During theopen season, eligible employees may makechanges. FMIcall Debbie Veazey DWH4430.

Thrift Savings Plan - open season runs through

Jan. 31. FMI call Debbie Veazey at 4430 or4441.

Safe rides home program - Every Friday and

Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. You can be

transported to any club or to your residence or

ferry landing for $1 per ride. Ask the bartender.

FSC - Dec. 16 - Holiday Stress Management,2 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 17 - Sponsor program

Recycle this GAZETTE

NOTICEStraining, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. You can alsoschedule an appointment to make a free, 10-

minute video atFSC. We have the tapes and we

have the camera. FMI call 4141.

Lighthouse museum volunteerschedule: Dec.12 - Sandy Fischer, Dec. 13- Bert Behringer.The lighthouse is open from 2 to 4 p.m. everySaturday and Sunday. Call AWH 2750 tovolunteer.

SCHOLASTIC LINE

Academic Skills Learning Center has new

courses in social studies and advanced math,such ais trigonometry and calculus. Come seeour free, computer-based basic education,advanced math and science, social studies andwork skills courses. The courses are open toactiveduty military personnel, theiradultfamilymembers, civil service employees and activeduty military reservists. Drop by Room I1 onChapel Hill FMI or call 4794.

Term II begins Jan. 18 and runs through March13. Registration will be held Jan. 7 - 15. FMIcall City Colleges of Chicago at 4748 or TroyStatelUniversity at 4782.

Anyone who took Spanish 101 through CityCollegesofChicago who is interested in Spanish102 for Tens III should call the instructor,Sylvia Anchia at 7671.

SPORTSGTMO United Mountain Bike Addicts -will host a jingle bell bike hrike Dec. 19beginning at the Bike Shak at 9 a.m. First,second and third place prizes will be awardedfortthe best decorated bike and rider. All ridersmust be over 14 years old.

Phatt tire carolers - will take a Christmascarolling ride through the housing areas. Theride begins at 2 p.m. at the Bike Shak. Therewill be a boom box to help out with the singingand candy will be distributed to the kids.Holiday refreshments will be served at theBike Shak upon return.

A one-pitch softball tournament - is set forDec. 19. Sign up by Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. and thetournament brackets will be up by 5 p.m. ASAand regular intramural rules will be used. FMIcall Phil at 2560.

NLMOD provides tidal informationThe following is tidal and astronomical data for Dec. 11 - 17 and is provided

courtesy of Naval Atlantic Meteorology and Oceanography Detachment Guan-tanamo Bay:DayDec. I IDec. 12Dec. 13Dec. 14Dec. 15Dec. 16Dec. 17

high tide0854/21481006/22301112/23061218/23421312/----0742/18420818/1918

low tide0324/15180430/16060530/16480618/17300706/18120018/14060054/1448

sunrise0626062606270627062806280629

sunset1723172317241724172417251725

SPORTSFenceline run- will be held Dec. 12. The racebegins at 5 a.m. at Marine Hill. The course is4.8 miles from the Northeast Gate to Kittery

Beach. Transportation will be providedto andfrom Marine Hill. Sign up at the base gym orMarine Hill gym. Awards will be presentedto the top three finishers in six different agegroups. FMI call Phil at 2560.

Flag football sign ups - for ages 4 to 18 at theYouth Centerthrough Dec.31. The cost is $15.Coaches and officials are needed. FMI callScott Varner at 4658.

Aerobics classes- Step classes Monday.Wednesday, Friday 5 to 6:15 p.m. Wateraerobics Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:45 p:m.-5:45 p.m. at Marine Hill pool. FMI call 2560.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Happy anniversary, baby. You mean the world

tome. Love you!

Bubba

David and Krissi Brown would like to announcethe birth of their son, Austin Henry on Dec. 2.He weighed 9 pounds, I ounce and was 21 1/2

inches.

Congratulationsforajobwell done. Dr.Luckish,Dr. Wilkes and Dr. McCall and the entire staff

on Nov. 30, thank you very much and God bless

ANNOUNCEMENTS

you all.Gustaff Policia

Terry and Karen Murray would like to announce

the birth of their daughter, Grace Martha onNov. 30. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and

was 20 3/4 inches.

The Native American Heritage Committee.would like to thank W.T. Sampson ElementarySchool, ChiefPetty Officers Association, M WRand the Multicultural Committee for all their

help duringNationalNative American Heritage

Month.

I would like to thank everyone who helped with

the National Native American Heritage Month

activities. I would especially like to thank myhusband, Irv, and son, Chris, for their unfailingpatience and understanding.

Sharon Hay, committee chairman

Jerry and Lori Schultz would like to announce

the birth of their son, Joshua Michael on Nov.23. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 181/2 inches.

Baby,baby, babe,happy birthday,Marty Maud!Debbie Boyd

Happy birthday Marty,Wishing you many more to come from yourloving wife and daughter.

Rozetta and Lakara

Elementary school lunch menuMonday - Hamburger on bun, potato wedges; fresh fruit and milk

Tuesday - Pepperoni pizza, tossed garden salad, fresh fruit and milkWednesday - Spaghetti with meat sauce, french bread, cauliflower, fruited

gelatin and milkThursday - Chicken filet on bun, mixed vegetables, sliced peaches and milk

Friday - No school

Worship ServicesCatholic Services

Monday. Thusrdy - 11:35 am. lfectal(2nd deck solarium m)

7uewlay - 11:35 anm. Bnulkecy fall(clasurcems A)

Wedne~vdly - 11:35 a m. Marine Barracks(warrior room)

Fedy-9 a. Lewaord ChapelSka ae - 5: 30 p. m. MA(s (mist chapel)

S'nday9:15 am. Mas (mar chapel)Sunday - I2p.m. Abssw -Spanish

Buildmg 9/9B*Saturday confrsions 3:30 - 4:25p.m. or by

appointmet

Protetant ServiceWarship Service

Sunday - II am. (maim chapel)United Jamaican Fenwship

La-y"LedSoy - 930 am. Sunday School -

Building 1036(Nexl to Phoenix Cable)

.unlay. 11a.m. & 6p.m.Fellowship Service

lding 1036Peen postal Gosne Tem t e Service

.Suday - 81a-m Building 919BPentecostal Free Will Baptist Service

Suday -. 10:30 am., Sanctuary A

Sunday - 6:30 p.m. main chapel

Wednesday - 7:30 p.m., Snctuary A

GospelPraise Service -Lay Led

Worship.SernvicesSwnlay- 12.30 p.m., 6p m. (claroom 3)

Friday -7

p.m. (main chapel)wardd Chape

Tuesday 9 am: Catholic ManSeventh Day Adventist

Lay LWSmday - 9:30& 1I a.m

Sanctuary BSaturday - 3:30& 5p.m.

Scciary B

FilipinaBible FellownshinSundays - 6:30 p. m.

.Sancunry AChurch o Chris, -"Lay 1.ed

Smulay - 9:30 a.m.

S.a lay Sdindol

10:3 0a.m Worship.Service

6 pm Worship Service

Sanctuary BChurch ofJesus Christ of Latter Day Saints -

lvLedStulay-9:00 .m.

IWorship Serv'iceSanctuary A

FMI call 2323

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with an army general (Willis) after a series of terroristbombings cripple New York City and trigger the declaration of

martial law The city spirals into chaos when troops aredeployed and citizens detained. Annette Bening stars as an

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PRACTICAL MAGIC -(PG-13)(Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Dianne Wiest)

This dark and comic fable is set in a small contemporary NewEngland town, where two sisters struggle to use their

hereditary gift for guiding fate through "practical magic" toovercome the obstacles in discovering true love. Both

Sally(Bullock) and Gillian(Kidman) have unique and powerfulpsychic heritage-they are witches. But their sorcery comes

at a price--true love can never be more than an elusivedream to the two women. It's always just out of their reach.

A SMART SOPHISTICATED THRILLER'IENZEl WASillGT8K - ANNatil BEING

THE SIEGE

ENEMY OF THE STATE- (R)Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight

A chance encounter with an old friend destroys attorneyRobert Dean's (Smith) fast-track career and happy home life

when he is framed for a murder by a corrupt intelligenceofficial As an administrator within the National Security

Agency, Thomas Brian Reynolds (Voight) appropriates thevast resources of his department to commit the perfect

crime and conceal a political cover up of immenseproportions. Dean's only hope to reclaim his life and prove

his innocence is a man he's never met, a mysteriousunderground information broker an ex-intelligence operative

known only as Brill (Hackman.)I -