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Volume 5, Issue 20www.nsgtmo.navy.mil/jtfgtmoFriday, Nov. 12, 2004Marines Share Martial Art Discipline With JTF TroopersPhoto by Senior Airman Neo MartinJTF infantry hones muscle memory during a two-week taste of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program.By Spc. Jody MetzgerEighteen men and women joined rankswith Marines this month for MarineCorps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP)training.Aimed at providing mental, characterand physical discipline, the course is a“weapons-based system rooted in thecredo that every Marine is a riflemanand will engage the enemy from 500meters to 500 millimeters,” said LanceCpl. Shannon Funderburk, martial artsinstructor.The course has brought the Army’sinfantry and assorted Navy personneltogether with the Marines. Instructionbegan Nov. 1 and ends Nov. 16.Eleven weekdays consisting of fourhours of battering, intensive workouts isbringing a new meaning to the “joint” inJoint Task Force (JTF) as Soldiers andSailors learn from Marines.Striving to obtain a tan belt–the first ofseveral MCMAP belts–gives Troopers theambition not only to obtain perfect formbut also to gain a title in this elite fightingprogram.Working side by side, Troopers arelearning tactics such as angles of move-See Combat Skills, Page 4
Trooper To TrooperFriday, Nov. 12, 2004Page 2AttitudePhoto by Army Pfc. Jessi StoneBy Army Col. Brice A. Gyurisko, Sr.How many times a day have you heardsomeone talking about “attitude?”You hear things like “she has a greatattitude” or “he has a negative attitude.” Whatis attitude? How does attitude affect you andme?Webster’s Dictionary, attitude: a complexmental state involving beliefs and feelings andvalues and dispositions to act in certain ways;“he had the attitude that work was fun.”In our profession of combat arms and thosein supporting roles, attitude is very important.Troopers are counseled in writing on their lackthereof or having a bad attitude.Have you noticed when you first go intothe office and you are greeted by a smile anda cheery “Good Morning” you feel better andsmile back? As an officer, when I receive acrisp salute from a sharp-looking Trooper witha hearty “Honor Bound!” I swell with intensepride and it makes my day even better.It really is all about attitude.A positive attitude is infectious, just likea smile. Many of you have heard the saying,“Life is too short.” Well, I tend to use thatsaying and also try to follow another sayingand that is, “The glass is half full, rather thanhalf empty.”Most of us prefer to be in the company offolks with a positive attitude, rather then thenegative types or grumpy people.As leaders of Troopers and managersof personnel, the question arises, “How doI motivate and change the attitude of myTroopers and team members?”Most often, motivation is generated byexternal factors called fear and incentive. Manyleaders try to scare personnel or buy them intoachieving through threats or benefits.My personal belief is most Troopers wantto do a good job and have a burning desirewithin them to do the best they can.We as leaders have to nurture that desire.We have to balance the need for missionaccomplishment by placing equal importanceon personal and organizational goals. Youmust understand what motivates you beforeyou understand what motivates others. Askyourself, how you can create an environmentthat is conducive to developing your motivationand that of others.Obviously, emotion and logic drivemotivation and attitude. Following are sometips on having a positive attitude (from Be TheBest, KBS Group, Inc).1. Take ownership of your attitude. Wecontrol our attitude; it is not genetically orenvironmentally determined.2. Take action to eliminate what bothersyou. You may tolerate things or ways someonespeaks to you that you do not like.3. Live in the present. Let go of living in thepast or the future. Enjoy the present.4. Let go of things that don’t matter. Stopwasting energy on being irritated and annoyedat things that do not matter.5. Be non-judgmental. Let go of beingcritical of others. Try to listen and understand.6. Listen to yourself and trust what youhear. Let go of other people’s voices in yourhead. Listen to yourself and take responsibilityfor what you can and want to do.7. Live your values. By living your lifeaccording to your values, you will develop anattitude of true acceptance of yourself.8. Have fun and enjoy humor. Take delightin life and create fun experiences for yourself.The next time you pass someone in thehallway, causeway or galley, give them asmile. Be the kind of person that the glass ishalf full, rather than half empty, and I believeyou will enjoy both your tour here as well aslife in general. Remember, a positive attitudecan be infectious, just like enthusiasm.Honor Bound!JTF-GTMO CommandCommander:Brig. Gen. Jay W. HoodJoint Task Force CSM:Command Sgt. Maj. Angel FeblesPublic Affairs Officer:Lt. Col. Leon H. SumpterDeputy PAO:Cmdr. Robert W. Mulac128th MPAD Commander:Maj. Hank McIntireCommand Information Officer:2nd Lt. Gabriel StokesCirculation: 2,100The Wire Action News Team!NCOIC:1st Sgt. Roger Jensen: 3649Acting Section Sergeant:Cpl. Jim Greenhill: 3593Team Leaders:Cpl. Simon Cropp: 3594Cpl. Jim Greenhill: 3593Photo Editor:Spc. Jody Metzger: 3592Layout:Pfc. Chris Gardner: 3594Staff Writers:Senior Airman Neo Martin: 3589Pfc. Jessi Stone: 3592Airman 1st Class Jon Ortiz-Torres: 3594The Wire designed by Sgt. Scott GriffinContact us:Base Information: 2000Public Affairs Office: 3499 or 3651From the continental United States:Commercial: 011-53-99-3499DSN: he Wire is produced by the128th Mobile Public AffairsDetachmentassignedtothe Joint Task Force PublicAffairs Office at GuantanamoBay, Cuba. This publication isprinted under the provisionsprovided in Army Regulation360-1 and reflects neither theviews of the Department ofDefense nor the personnelwithin.
Friday, Nov. 12, 2004Page 3Trooper Helping Wounded Service MembersArmy Sgt. Jonnie Williamsdraws funds for charity by. drawing.Photo by Senior Airman Neo MartinBy Senior Airman Neo MartinOne Joint Task Force (JTF)Trooper has a dream touse his hobby to help others.Army Sgt. Jonnie Williamsis attempting to set up a fundto help wounded servicemembers of Operation IraqiFreedom.Williams was looking forsomething constructive to dowith his downtime.“I started drawing a seriesof pencil portraits of Soldiersin combat about two monthsafter arriving here at Guantanamo Bay (GTMO) as ahobby,” he said.While drawing one ofthe portraits, the idea struckWilliams that there are a hostof charitable funds to assistwounded Soldiers. However,JTF-GTMO doesn’t have one.Although no funds havebeen set up as yet, Williamshas a few ideas set in motion.The fund Williams would liketo set up will help to enhancebeneficiaries’ lives.“As you may know, someof these wounded Soldiersthat are returning home mayor may not be able to work.But the fund is just anothersource of help we can offer tothese Soldiers,” Williams said.“Each year JTF-GTMO has anarts and crafts show. Duringthis event there can be an artcompetition to include severalartists’ and craftsmen’s work,and the art selection can besold, donating the proceedsto a wounded Soldiers’ fund.Having other arts and craftshows solely for the purposeof raising money for charity isanother option.”Williams suggests involving youth and other peoplehere in supplying art, T-shirtsand greeting cards as well ascharitable donations.“By sharing my artworkwith others and bringingprofessionalsandschoolkids together,including the military,we all can help generate interest in the fundand earn donationsat the arts and craftshows.”In order to makethe charity a possibility, aside from artists’donations, several morepeople are needed to getinvolved with the setup, operation and logistical support.“With some help we canget the ball rolling. [The fund]just needs someone to keepit rolling as the JTF rotatesTroopers in and out. Everynew JTF unit is an opportunityto help our wounded comradesin arms,” Williams said.At a recent craft show,Williams raised 300 towardthe fund and said with moreparticipation the fund wouldbe able to expand rapidly.If you’re interested inhelping with the setup ofthe fund, donating art oryour time, please e-mailWilliamsJ@JTFGTMO.southcom.mil.Take a Sleigh Ride Home With Uncle SamGuantanamo joins ranks at the annual Sleigh Ride event, hoping to geta free flight home for the holidays.Photo by Spc. Jodi MetzgerBy Spc. Jody MetzgerAs the sun rose Nov. 6, the people ofGuantanamo Bay waited in long lines thatformed in front of the Navy Exchange.It was like a scene you would find inyour hometown, camping out in front ofthe box office, waiting for concert ticketsto go on sale.Civilians and military types alike waited their turn for the chance to receive a freeairline ticket.For several hours extending from theearly morning until 3 p.m., about 450people stood in line for the chance for afree ticket.The Naval Base Operations team for several years has brought an early Christmaspresent to many on the base by providing aservice known as Sleigh Rides.“The Sleigh Rides give a free trip forthose that can’t afford it,” said AssistantBase Operations Officer Navy Lt. JimmyMcNair.The Sleigh Ride program is designed toboost Troopers’ morale for the holidays.“It is nice to be able to take care of thepeople that don’t have the opportunity toshell out the funds to go home,” said NavalBase Commander Capt. Leslie McCoy.“It’s nice to give the option for theTroops to get out of here,” said Navy Cmdr.Jeff Hayhurst, Naval Base executive officer. “We are hoping to move hundreds oneach trip.“Based on the set dates, it comes downto availability.”
Friday, Nov. 12, 2004Page 4Combat Skills Enhanced With Marine Martial ArtsStaff Sgt. Edwin Echegaray usesrifle-defense tactics detailed by theMarine Corps Martial Arts Program.Continued from Page 1ment, punches, strikes, break falls, bayonet techniques, chokes, leg sweeps, counters to strikes, counters to chokes andholds, restraints, armed manipulations,knife techniques and how to use “weapons of opportunity.”“The purpose of these studies is toinstill the warrior spirit and that eachof us are accountable for maintainingthe legacy of valor established by thesacrifices of those who preceded us,” saidMarine Sgt. Marko Stawnyczyj, traininginstructor.Created by retired Marine Master Sgt.Jim Advincula, the Marine Martial ArtsProgram was influenced by an intensive workout that focuses on mental andphysical fighting agility.Trained from a young age, Advinculalearned the Filipino martial arts and combat judo. With this knowledge he enteredthe Marine Corps in 1957, where hetaught his first lesson.These lessons went on to reform theway the Marines looked at self-defense.“I had a big problem with the handto hand combat,” Advincula said. “TheMarine Corps taught that you had totake a stance. That’s unrealistic becausepeople don’t fight that way. I took thebest that each martial art had to offer andquickly created a system for use.”A form of discipline, this martial artscourse is infusing a solid core of valuesPhoto by Spc. Jody Metzgerin the Troopers. On a battlefield or onthe street, values are the basics for thiscourse. Learning to control oneself isimportant.“Many people believe that if you teacha Marine how to kill with his bare handshe will go out and use it,” Advincula said.“What they don’t understand is that themartial arts instill discipline. By learninghow to fight, you do not want to fight.”Advincula’s philosophy was a cornerstone for the way defense is taught in theMarine Corps today. Marine Gen. JamesL. Jones, 32nd Commandant, concludedthat Advincula’s training ethic was a success and embraced the teachings.On Monday morning, students in thefirst of eleven classes began rigoroustraining here.Army Sgt. Daniel Torres, infantry squad leader, Delta Company, 2ndBattalion, 113th Regiment, described itas a smoke session. A veteran of defensetactics, Torres spent four years on anArmy judo team, where he built the foundations of his martial arts defense.“The challenge is the intensity andmotivation,” Torres said. “For beginners,it gives them a good grasp on how todefend themselves from an attacker; forme, it’s getting me back in shape.”Throughout the week, morning aftermorning, training has focused on properfalling techniques, used to protect oneself from falling and breaking bones.Punching and combinations of attackshad Troopers sweltering in the hot morning sun and out of breath.They followed up with rifle buttstrokes, jabs and slashing—also a tactic of self-defense. They practiced theirthrusting and jabbing by moving in a lineformation up and down the Marine Hillfield.“A Marine should use his weapon untilit can’t be used anymore,” Advinculasaid. “After that, he should take the enemy’s weapon away and use that. Once allthe options are exhausted, then he woulduse his hands.”This message has spurred the Trooperswho are hashing it out every morning, achance to express frustration, improvemuscle memory, get physical exerciseand just plain have fun.Muscle memory is an important factor in learning any form of martial arts.Knowing how to correctly throw a punchtakes time and experience, instructorssay.Training with the Marines has boostedthe confidence of Troopers like ArmyStaff Sgt. Edwin Echegaray.“It takes about 10,000 punches tobegin to understand how to throw apunch,” Echegaray said. “It’s painfulbecause you put yourself in that scenarioin war: You run out of bullets, the enemyis close and you have to do what you haveto do to come back home.”Stawnyczyj added, “With each mission comes a unique set of rules ofengagement. MCMAP addresses the fullspectrum of the force continuum so thatTroopers are ready to operate in any environment at any time.”“It takes about 10,000 punches to beginto understand how to throw a punch.”—Army Staff Sgt. Edwin Echegaray
Friday, Nov. 12, 2004Page 5Training is a Riot“When we are down in theWire, all we have is eachother. I know that if I am introuble my team is goingto come and save me.”—Army Sgt. Daniel BurtonPhoto by Army Sgt. Scott FaddisArmy Sgt. Daniel Burton kicks theshields of Troopers from the 525thMilitary Police Battalion. Burton issimulating a resisting force to helptrain members of his unit how tobetter use their shields.SOUTHCOM Commander, Command Sergeant Major to RetireMIAMI–U.S.SouthernCommand(USSOUTHCOM) Combatant Commander,Gen. James T. Hill and Command Sgt. Maj.Michael T. Etheridge will retire from distinguished military careers this month after36 and 31 years of service respectively.Together they guided the command’sefforts to improve United States supportto Colombia for its fight against narcoterrorists, directed the deployment of amulti-national force that restored securityand stability to Haiti this past spring, andoversaw improvements in quality-of-lifeprograms for the members and families ofSOUTHCOM.They consistently promoted the transformationand modernizationof military forcesthroughoutSOUTHCOM’s operational area whileencouraging partner nations to worktogether in shared solutions to regionalchallenges.Hill’s departure from the commandcoincided with a formal change ofcommand ceremony Nov. 9, when ArmyGen. Bantz Craddock assumed commandof the headquarters.Hill had been at the helm of the unifiedcommand that oversees all U.S. militaryoperations in Central America, SouthAmerica and the Caribbean since Aug. 18,2002.A native of El Paso, Texas, Hill wascommissioned into the infantry followinggraduation from Trinity University in SanAntonio, Texas, in 1968.A native of Savannah, Ga., ArmyCommand Sgt. Maj. Etheridge has served atPhoto courtesy APArmy Gen. James T. HillSOUTHCOM Headquarters since August2002 as the senior noncommissioned officer overseeing all matters related to enlisted personnel assigned to SOUTHCOM’sarea of responsibility.—USSOUTHCOM Public AffairsOfficeArmy photoSixty-seven years’ experience bidthe Army farewell with Gen. James T.Hill and Command Sgt. Maj. MichaelT. Etheridge’s retirement Nov. 9.
Boone DocTBy Airman 1st Class Jon Ortiz-TorresPhotos by Airman 1st Class Jon Ortiz-Torreshe Navy’s second-oldest activefrigate made a port visit toGuantanamo Bay (GTMO) onSunday to refuel and restockfor its second time here in its six-monthdeployment.Joint Task Force Troopers, includingthis reporter, were treated to an onboardtour of the USS Boone.The vessel, a 24-year-old guidedmissile frigate out of Naval StationMayport, Fla., currently patrols theAtlantic, the Caribbean and EasternPacific in support of tasks that includecounter narcoterrorism.In his welcoming remarks to baseofficials, USS Boone CommandingOfficer, Navy Cmdr. Tim Mahan saidthe reason for the repeat GTMO visitwas because of the great service andsupport GTMO provides for their supply needs.Within minutes of docking, most ofthe 220 Sailors aboard immediatelywent to work, layering a fresh coat ofpaint on the 445-foot frigate’s exterior,mounting an assembly line for supplies and accomplishing other key taskswhile in port, all of which is standardroutine for the Sailors.Although the USS Boone was herefor less than 36 hours, Sailors had achance to tour the base; some enjoyedthe beach and others visited base services. Many had a chance to eat outsideof the ship at a cookout for the Sailorsat the Windjammer pool.Left: Sailors with the USS Boone,formed up to bring in fresh supplies,soon after docking here Sundaymorning. The frigate left for the seasMonday afternoon to continue itsrole in the Global War on Terrorism.Above: Crewmembers of the USSBoone take a breather next to a SH60B Seahawk after securing the frigate to the port at Bulkeley LandingSunday morning. The Seahawk aidsin intercepting drug smugglers,search and rescue operations andanti-submarine warfare.
cks at Guantanamo BayTraveling under the warm sun of theCaribbean Sea and the Atlantic, Sailorsvisit for free places like the U.S. VirginIslands, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Peru,Panama, Ecuador and Costa Rica.All those places may seem like hotspots for tourism, but the United States’presence in those countries and U.S.territories are part of a bigger picture,and it’s not drinking piña coladas undera palm tree.The Global War on Terrorism is foughton many fronts, yet few are aware of theterror wrestled by joint military forces on America’s front lawn—the USSBoone plays a vital role in that war.“Money from illegal drugs fundsterrorists around the world and fosterscrime in our neighborhoods,” said NavyEnsign Jeff Gerring, electronic warfareofficer and public affairs officer. “Byintercepting drug smugglers, we playour part in the war on terror, and peopleat home and overseas are safer becauseof it.”Recently, two Oliver Hazard Perryclass frigates like the USS Boone aidedin two of the largest drug seizures inhistory.This is the USS Boone’s first monthof deployment, so besides shadowingthe seas for smugglers, they are consistently training above and below thesurface.The ship has anti-submarine warfare equipment; using array sonar, hullmounted sonar, sonobuoy processorsand a boarded SH-60B Seahawk helicopter to find submerged objects.A 76-millimeter, 62-caliber, threeinch gun rests on the upper deck with arange of a little over 10 miles. A “lastchance” rapid-fire 20-millimeter gunsystem called the Phalanx serves as thefrigate’s last defense against anti-shipmissiles and other warfare threats.“All of our weapons systems, withthe exception of our smaller arms, arecontrolled remotely,” said Gerring.“Although our guided-missile systemswere removed, we can easily mountthem back if necessary.”The USS Boone is a self-proficientvessel capable of producing 8,000 gal-lons of fresh water a day, according toGerring. They can refuel while in routeand use their SH-60B Seahawk or itslanding dock to bring in supplies. Thefrigate also has two helicopter hangarson the aft (rear of the vessel).Although the USS Boone may notbe a city on the sea like an aircraftcarrier capable of housing more than5,000 Sailors, being one of the smallestsurface ships in the Navy fleet has itsadvantages.“The camaraderie on the ship is apparent,” said Gerring. “You get to knoweveryone on board. Although there isn’ta whole lot of space, we manage withwhat we have.”Sailors can watch Armed ForceNetwork television and even have limited access to Internet via satellite.They also have a variety of movies towatch inside television rooms.Capable of accommodating two helicopters on board, the USS Boone onlyhas one; oddly enough, that’s a bonus,too. The free hangar space was converted into a fully stocked fitness center equipped with cardio machines andweight-training equipment.Under a rare GTMO rain shower onMonday afternoon, the USS Boone leftfor the high seas, to continue the mission—our mission, the Global War onTerrorism.“We play our part on the war on terror,and people at home and overseasare safer because of it.”—Navy Ensign Jeff GerringPhoto by Airman 1st Class Jon Ortiz-TorresThe USS Boone, anchored at Bulkeley Landing Sunday morning to refuel andrestock with fresh supplies. The Navy frigate, deployed from Naval StationMayport, Fla., works in counter narcoterrorism operations and a number ofother missions under the umbrella of the Global War on Terrorism.
Friday, Nov. 12, 2004Page 8NFL Legends Mostly Gone; New Breed Yet to ShinePhoto courtesy nfl.comIs Peyton Manning ready to step upas the next legendary quarterback?Twenty-six touchdowns halfwaythrough the season seems to suggest as much.By Army Cpl. Simon CroppThe Miami Dolphins are 1-8 andCoach Dave Wannstedt threw in thetowel.After a horrible off-season with starplayer Ricky Williams retiring, freeagent acquisitions like David Bostonbeing lost to injury and the loss ofthe star pass-rusher, Adewale Ogunleye,Wannstedt announced no one could beblamed for these things except him. Forthat reason, he retired.“I feel sorry for the guy because he’sa first-class guy,” cornerback PatrickSurtain said of his now ex-coach. “It’snot like guys aren’t going out there giving 110 percent and laying it on the linefor him. We’re doing it all–getting holding penalties, offsides, we’re doing crazystuff. How can he control that when he’son the sidelines?”In the waning days of Brett Favre andwith the distant retirement of legendslike Joe Montana and John Elway, football fans are faced with a time when thelegends are all but a dead breed.Every year Favre sticks aroundreminds people, his retirement paperswill be filed soon enough. With over2000 yards amassed this season, Favreshows why he stands firmly in legendary status. But behind him the prospectslook thin.Daunte Culpepper has amazing armstrength but lacks the NFL time to beproven. If anything, his early yearsproved shaky.Michael Vick, another potential NFLsuperstar, has been anything but consistent, though there is something amazingin seeing him run down the field. Humansshouldn’t be able to move that fast.Aaron Brooks continues to flounder,and Donovan McNabb is one of thoseguys who doesn’t have the best speed orthe best arm or even the best accuracy, yethe is looked at as one of the league’s premiere quarterbacks. Still, none of thesemen fit the legendary status of the greatquarterbacks who came before them.The NFL is in a between-time wherethe old have stepped out and the newstruggle to step in, and there is one certain quarterback who leads the pack ofyoung blood. Peyton Manning has beencalled nothing short of brilliant, adjusting plays from behind center from whathe sees lined up in the defense in frontof him. His accuracy is amazing, andhis arm strength isn’t forgettable either.Forget that he has Marvelous MarvinHarrison running around downfield withhis amazing hands—Manning’s got thesmarts and strength to prove he is rightnow one of the NFL’s greats.The Pittsburgh Steelers made sure noteam went undefeated this year, successfully bullying the Philadelphia Eagleslast Sunday. This is the Eagles firstloss—though it was more of a blowout.The defense jumped all over DonovanMcNabb and Terrell Owens. The dynamicduo of Philadelphia didn’t combine forone touchdown in this game. That mightmake a lot of Baltimore fans pleased.There is a lot of whispering going onabout who will be the next MVP. A lotof these whispers are repeating the nameBrees. Drew Brees? Who is that?Drew Brees is the quarterback blamedfor making the San Diego Chargers oneof the worst teams of the last few years.He is one of the most criticized playersin the NFL. Once thought to be full ofpotential and then, last year, figured onbeing kicked to the curb once his contractexpired, Brees has breathed some newlife into his QB (quarterback) rep.The Chargers drafted standout QBPhillip Rivers to replace Brees next year.Rivers held out on his contract deep intothe preseason and now Brees has steppedup, thrown for over 15 touchdowns thisseason and only three interceptions. Heis rated in the top five quarterbacks forthe year. People aren’t sure what to thinkexcept that once he hits free agency atthe end of the season, he is going to bea highly sought-after commodity. ThePackers might be interested in a youngstar like Brees to come in behind thefading Favre.Oh, yeah, the Broncos killed theTexans. Go Denver.NFL.com and ESPN.com contributedto this report.Photo courtesy nfl.comPittsburgh’s Jerome Bettis playeda big role in last Sunday’s winover the Philadelphia Eagles.
Friday, Nov. 12, 2004Page 9Morale, Welfare And Recreation Kicking Into High GearBy Airman 1st Class Jon Ortiz-Torres“Morale is as important as ammunition andis just as legitimate a charge against the publictreasury.”So said Dr. Raymond Fosdick. In 1918,Fosdick, a presidential appointee, wrote thisin a report to President Woodrow Wilson, whorecognized the need for better troop morale during World War I.The Morale Division was born; later calledSpecial Services and finally, Morale, Welfareand Recreation (MWR).From the Revolutionary War and Civil Warto the present, Troopers have fought boredomand boosted morale during war and peace, singing, racing horses, gambling or playing poker.Today, Troopers play video games or sports,surf the Internet and watch movies.MWR Troopers assigned to the Joint TaskForce (JTF) support inbound Troopers evenbefore they arrive.While JTF newcomers are gazing at theCuban landscape from thousands of feet in theair, minutes before arriving, MWR folks are firing up grills and setting up food and beveragesto welcome them.“It is exciting being among the first peopleto greet and meet with the newcomers,” saidArmy Staff Sgt. John Peroza, assistant noncommissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) ofMWR. “It’s important to let the new troopsknow as they arrive that MWR is here to support them.”Army Staff Sgt. Wilfredo Ruiz, NCOIC ofMWR, said, “We are the information sourcefor activities for Troopers here in the JTF. Wework closely with the NAVBASE (Naval Base)MWR to make sure our troops get the mostoptions for activities to do in GTMO.”The staff at the JTF MWR often roll up theirsleeves and get down and dirty when they setup, clean up or cook for dozens of Troopers.Other times, even on the same day, they suit upand look sharp for GTMO’s senior officials.“We sponsor group runs, unit picnics, andmany more activities,” Ruiz said. “We like tothink of ourselves as the people that can makethings happen.”JTF MWR plans to provide free VHS movierentals at their office in Camp America and islooking for Troopers interested in forming aRunners Club. For more information, call theJTF MWR at 3670.Illustration by Spc. Richard McMullenCyndi Lauper, Kid Rock, JaRule, FoxyBrown, Lennox Lewis, LL Cool J perform in Thanksgiving Concert Nov. 21.Upcoming MWR ActivitiesNovember12: Bronco Cheerleaders, BulkeleyLyceum, 8 p.m.13: Martial Arts Tournament,Denich Gym, JTF, 8:30 a.m. . NortheastGate Tour, Camp America, 9 a.m.21: MTV Productions/HBO present Cyndi Lauper, Kid Rock, JaRule,Foxy Brown, Lennox Lewis, LL CoolJ Thanksgiving Concert, DowntownLyceum, 7 p.m.23: Days of Our Lives cast and JohnAmos from The West Wing, autographs,schedule to be finalized25: Turkey Run, precooked turkeys,Denich Gym, 7 a.m. . ThanksgivingDinner, 1 p.m.27: GTMO Xtreme IV, SailingCenter, JTF 6 p.m. . Xmas TreeLighting/JTF Choirs, NEX, 6 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 12, 2004Page 10Nov. 2: Violence stops relief for thousands of hungry Sudanese. A quarterof Atlanta water customers face shutoff;utility collecting 35 million overdue. Scott Peterson jury hears closing arguments. George A. Romero, directorof 1968’s cult classic Night of The LivingDead, working on third sequel, Land ofThe Dead. 1,900 doses of scarce fluvaccine spoil when Wisconsin hospitalfridge breaks; second batch lost at samehospital in a month. Nov. 3: Elizabeth Edwards, wife ofthe former vice-presidential candidate,diagnosed with breast cancer. YasserArafat, Palestinian leader, said neardeath in Paris. Army Sgt. CharlesJenkins, 1965 deserter to North Korea,gets 30 days’ confinement, dishonorabledischarge. Elton John says he’llmarry longtime male companion. President Hamid Karzai official winnerof Afghanistan’s first democratic election. Two North Carolinians first in nationconvicted of felony spamming. Nov. 4: Michael Phelps, the 19-yearold 2004 Athens Olympics eight-medalswimmer, charged with drunken driving. Nov. 5: New jobs in October: 337,000. .Led by The SpiritHow did you get to Guantanamo Bay(GTMO)?The short answer is by plane. Butbeyond that, how did you get here? Alonger answer may be as part of an activated reserve unit, or as an active-dutyindividual augmentee, etc. But beyondthat, how did you get here? Was there agreater power and purpose at work?In the Bible in Acts 9:26-39 we readthe story of a man named Philip who wasled by the Spirit of God to an unusualplace for a divine purpose. He was led toa place on a desert road near Gaza, a hotand barren place. Not the sort of placeyou would choose to go, but he was ledthere by the Holy
Created by retired Marine Master Sgt. Jim Advincula, the Marine Martial Arts Program was influenced by an inten-sive workout that focuses on mental and physical fighting agility. Trained from a young age, Advincula learned the Filipino martial arts and com-bat judo. With this knowledge he entered the Marine Corps in 1957, where he
