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MC2(SW/AW) Justin AilesGazette Editor

Seabee MUSE Technicians Conduct Annual GTMO Inspection

Seabee Mobile Utilities Support Equipment (MUSE) Technicians based in Port Hueneme, Calif. began

annual inspections on all MUSE owned generators at Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Jan. 23.

In coordination with NS Guantanamo Bay’s Public Works department, the inspections ensure the genera-tors are functioning to International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) standards. Scheduled to be com-pleted in late February, the evolution makes certain the generators are fully operational.

“These generators are used as emergency backups for power,” said Engineering Aid First Class Adam Binon,

UT1 Josener Jean-Louis conducts maintenance on a Leeward MUSE generator during an annual inspection, ensuring full operational use and functionality in accordance with NETA standards

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Detachment Assistant Officer-in-Charge. “This inspec-tion is designed for preventative maintenance, as we check mechanical parts for general wear and tear. We come here yearly to check the two generators on Lee-ward, three at Radio Range, and two at the power plant.”

Currently, MUSE assets can produce more than 7.5 megawatts (MW) of power in three locations at NS Guantanamo Bay (Leeward, Windward Power Plant, Ra-dio Range).

“When disaster strikes like tornadoes, hurricanes or other emergencies causing utility shortfalls, MUSE has portable generators and substations ready to go around the globe,” said Utilitiesman First Class Josener Jean-Louis. “MUSE offers the opportunity for advanced tech-

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COMMANDING OFFICER CAPT. KIRK HIBBERT EXECUTIVE OFFICER CMDR. WILLIAM RABCHENIACOMMAND MASTER CHIEF CMDCM (SW/AW/EXW) J.D. MCKINNEY, III

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n Job/department: Telephone Exchange Tech./ Base Communi-cations Officen Age: 24n Hometown: Cookeville, Tn.n Hero: Steve Irwinn Quote: “I will not merely settle for just being good. We will re-lentlessly pursue perfection, fully knowing we will never achieve it. But in the process, we will obtain excellence."n Favorite sports team: N/An Favorite hobby: Banjo, drums, readingn Favorite book: Anything about zombiesn Favorite movie: Star Warsn Favorite GTMO restaurant: They’re all greatn Favorite musician: Iron Horsen Favorite TV show: Modern Marvelsn Greatest passion: Animals and Readingn Currently working on: As-sociates Degreen How the Navy has im-proved her life: The Navy has presented me with many op-portunities to grow as a person that I would not have received outside of military life. Sailor of the Week because: Vital part of the power system upgrade team for the BCO sys-tem upgrade, ensuring reliable communication is maintained.

In 2009, the Navy implemented the Transaction On-line Processing

System (TOPS), a mandatory internet-based processing system for non-afloat commands to securely transmit sensi-tive, personal-private information (PII) from commands to personnel support detachments.

NAVAMIN 044/09, which established the system, states “This streamlined approach is an important part of the Navy Distance Support Program and supports operational readiness by al-lowing customers to continue working at their parent command regardless of location or deployment schedule.”

A vital link to ensuring the program provides streamlined communications between commands and PSDs are the Command Pass Coordinators (CPC).

“Every customer command we ser-vice has a command pass coordinator and they are designated in writing,” said LT. Michael Baldwin, Officer-in-Charge, PSD-GTMO.

When Sailors are assigned as CPCs, they receive a CPC handbook that con-tains Standard Operating Procedures and references which helps them bet-ter understand the Pay and Personnel

Command Pass Coordinators, TOPS Help Streamline AdministrativeTransactions

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Administrative Support System(PASS).The responsibility of the CPC is to work

closely with the PSD on their command administrative matters such as, pay, per-sonnel and transportation entitlements.

“It’s basically our belly button link to send information back to the command, so they can better address any issues that they may have, such as pay, transfers, transportation, things of that nature,” he said. “It’s easier to contact one person vice the service member coming up here directly to address their questions.”

The CPCs help the PSD maintain a Navy mandated 97 percent transaction timeliness goal through the TOPS sys-tem.

“They send the information through the TOPS system and its all time stamped, so there is accountability,” said Baldwin. “We can track it and provide feedback to them.”

When CPCs receive the information, it is then relayed to their commands with-out having to leave the office to visit the PSD.

The PSD has mandatory meetings with CPCs every month to pass information, such as policy changes, SOPs and navy Advancement and respond to concerns.

The next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. at the PSD.

PSSN Catressa Evans assists U.S. Navy personnel with pay and travel entitlements at NS Guantanamo Bay’s Personnel Support Detachment

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CDR Van DickensNS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Command Chaplain

Since arriving on the island, my family and I have come to enjoy

Chaplain’sCornerAlmighty Transformation

exploring the local beaches during our free time, espe-cially Glass Beach. The water is calm, there is usually a small group of friendly people, and the local iguanas have been trained to guard your belongings while you swim (or so I was told). Before, I had never heard of glass beaches, where broken beer bottles, medicine bot-tles, and other discarded glass made their way to shore

after being tumbled and worn down by wave action and time. At first, I thought sea glass was a curious oddity. I later read up on it and learned that sea glass is highly prized by many people as collector’s items. Depending on the color, it can even be quite rare. At our recent craft fair, I saw up close how it can be turned into earrings, necklaces, and other works of art. Many people at GTMO proudly wear sea glass ornaments. Who would have thought? Glass that was once tossed in a garbage can as trash, in time is transformed into a fine piece of jewelry. And may not the Almighty do the same with the likes of us?

MC2(SW) Greg JohnsonRegion Southeast Public Affairs

Branhams Accept Public Service Award for Support at Bugg Springs

Dr. Joe Branham and his wife, Margaret, accepted the Department of the Navy Superior Public Ser-

vice Award from Rear Adm. John C. Scorby Jr., Com-mander, Navy Region Southeast, during a ceremony at Bugg Spring in Okahumpka, Fla., Jan. 26.

Scorby presented the award in recognition of the Bran-hams’ five decades of support to the U.S. Navy.

The Branham’s were the long-time owners of Bugg Spring and surrounding areas. The family purchased the 69-acre property in 1923 and began leasing a portion of it to the Navy for sonar testing purposes in 1956. On Dec. 30, 2011, the Branhams sold the entire property to the Navy for $2.4 million.

Throughout the years, the property has become the Navy’s standardizing activity in the area of underwater acoustic measurements. As the home to the Underwater Sound Reference Division (USRD) of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, the research conducted at the spring is a crucial support element for the Navy’s submarine and surface fleet, and the Branhams’ have been instrumental in making that research possible, Scorby said.

“I wanted to come here and personally thank the Bra-nhams for their commitment support to our Navy,” he said. “This one-of-a-kind facility is so important and we really owe our gratitude to Dr. and Mrs. Branham for their generosity and patriotism throughout the past 60 years.”

Although Joe said it was an honor to accept the award, the true pleasure was having the opportunity to meet those who were in attendance.

“It feels very good to be able to accept the award today and we really enjoyed the company of all of the fine men and women from the Navy who came here today,” Joe said.

According to Tony Paolero, USRD technical program manager, the 175-ft. deep Bugg Spring is not only a per-

fect setting for sonar testing, it is one-of-a-kind due to its isolated, noise-free environment.

“It’s the perfect place for low-frequency calibrations,” he said. “We can calibrate at ambient conditions that are below sea state zero, which is ideal and not in existence anywhere else.”

When the Branham family originally decided to lease the spring to the Navy in 1956, Joe and Margeret said they weren’t initially sure what the implications would be. Ac-cording to Margaret, they certainly didn’t foresee a rela-tionship that would grow and mature for the next 60 years.

“I had just graduated from Florida State and I was set-ting off on a new adventure with world travels and a new Ph.D. in biology and we had other things to think about rather than the implications of the lease,” Joe said. The years of living in close proximity of the Naval facility and its workers has been a positive experience for the Bran-hams.

“We’ve had a good relationship with the Navy,” Marga-ret said. “We’ve personally known all of the commanders of the facility.”

“And as high school teachers, we even taught many of their kids,” added Joe, “so we’ve certainly developed per-sonal relationships with the Navy over the years.”

In fact, the Branham’s developed such a good relation-ship with the Navy that they decided to lease the property for less than fair market value throughout the past five years. Property leases had to be renegotiated every five years and the last negotiation was in 2006, Joe explained.

“A lady from Charleston called and said, ‘I’ve got good news for you. The evaluation has come out at $87,500,’ and I said, ‘Well, that’s far too much because that’s taxpayer money.’ We settled on $60,000, and out of consideration for the economy of our country and the good of our Navy, we were pleased to be able to do that.”

With the expiration of the lease late last year, the Bran-hams were faced with the Navy’s proposition to purchase the property outright. According to Paolero, the deal was a key acquisition for the Navy because it prevents future in-compatible development that would degrade the integrity of the research facility, which relies heavily on its isolation from ambient noise. But for Joe and Margaret, it was a dif-ficult decision to sell the property their family has called home for nearly a century.

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Recording artists “Cartel” perform during MWR’s 2012 Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon, as base residents compete in the more than 13 mile event

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Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) at Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

hosted the “Rock and Roll Half Marathon,” Jan. 28.Beginning at the installation’s Downtown Ly-

ceum, the more than 13-mile marathon presented runners with musical entertainment and a physi-cally challenging event.

“I’m so proud of the MWR staff and all of the vol-unteers who worked hard to make our first Rock and Roll Half Marathon such a crowd pleasing event,” said Tara Culbertson, NS Guantanamo Bay MWR Director. “Jen Norton, MWR Fitness Director, set the bar very high for this one. She has been plan-ning this event, seeking sponsorships and grants as well as volunteers, for a year. Her work, along with the entire MWR family, really showed.”

The event also featured an MWR ‘Expo’, craft fair, and performances from recording artists “Some-thing Distant” and “Cartel,” as they provided live

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GTMO MWR Present Rock And Roll Half Marathon music along the marathon route.

“The marathon, ‘expo’ and craft fair were a huge success,” said Alana Morrison, NS Guan-tanamo Bay MWR Sports Coordinator. “Our fit-ness trainers did a wonderful job showcasing all of MWR fitness and sports, liberty and outdoor recreation programs, providing insight to other types of events that the GTMO community can get involved in.”

More than 100 volunteers and 95 runners par-ticipated in the marathon, with nearly 50 people providing jewelry, photography and other hand-made crafts to the community during the craft fair.

“It was a wonderful feeling to be a part of this and hopefully I will do better next year,” said Chief Boatswain’s Mate Dawit Astatkie, run par-ticipant. “It’s not every day you can run a half marathon, and for most, it may be a once in a life-time experience. For me, it was just another day in the office showing my guys I still got it.”

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nical training, college level education in Math and Phys-ics, travel opportunities, and the chance to work with generators, serving fellow military members and per-sonnel.”

The MUSE program provides power plants, steam plants, substations and technical expertise, to support utility short falls at Department of Defense (DoD) loca-tions worldwide. This program offers qualified Seabees advanced technical training, skills and valued hands-on experience in the power generation and utilities field.

The U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay’s Physical Therapy (PT) Department is

showing off several pieces of equipment recent-ly purchased using money received through the American Red Cross Military Hospital Outreach Program (MHOP) Wounded Warrior Fund.

Over the past year, the PT Department has re-ceived almost $27,000 worth of physical therapy equipment. Most recently, a Life-Fitness leg-curl machine and a Life-Fitness leg-extension ma-chine, stability trainers, foam rolls, and several medicine balls worth more than $4,500, were purchased and are now available for use.

“These new pieces of equipment are state-of-the-art, offering superior comfort, all the while facilitating optimal strengthening of the desired muscle groups,” said LT Toby Degenhardt, the hospital’s PT department head. “The equipment may be utilized for any variety of patient-clien-

tele with lower extremity injury to include hip, knee, and ankle dysfunction or pathology, as well as cervical, thoracic or lumbar pain and dysfunction.”

The receipt of the special equipment has resulted in a significant savings for the hospital.

“These tools offer better strengthening capabilities and training desired by the physical therapist, pa-tients, and referring physicians,” said Degenhardt.

Sharon Coganow, Station Manager for the Ameri-can Red Cross at Guantanamo Bay, says that some of the money used to purchase the equipment was raised locally.

“Along with the MHOP funds, military and civil-ian Red Cross volunteers from Guantanamo Bay raised money for wounded warriors which stays lo-cal, and is used in part for SUDS (Soldiers Undertak-ing Disabled SCUBA), to help offset their expenses when they visit,” she said. “The entire community benefits from the equipment.”

HM3 Cornelius Dillard demonstrates how a Life-Fitness leg curl works. The leg-curl machine is just one of several pieces of physical therapy equipment recently obtained through the American Red Cross Military Hospital Outreach Program Wounded Warrior Fund. The equipment is state-of-the-art. - U.S. Navy photo by Stacey Byington

A Leeward MUSE generator during an annual inspection. The inspection ensures full operational use and functionality in accordance with NETA standards

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HOUSEHOLD GOODS

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL SPECIALBring a friend and enjoy a pitcher of beer or soda and one large one-topping pizza ($13) while watching the game. FMI, call 75503.

JTF’S SAFE RIDE HOME. To prevent drinking and driving, those out drinking can take a safe ride home. Call 84913 or 84781. TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA AND PASTATuesdays, Windjammer Cafe, Dinner: 1700-1900, Team Trivia: 1900-2100. Winning team eats free. FMI, call 75503.LEATHER CRAFT CLASSESThe Cermaics Shop is offereing leather craft classes every Tuesday, 1900-2030. $15 per class. Register at the Ceramics Shop. FMI, call 74795 or 84435.ATTENTION FOR FUEL!Due to the awesome road construction rehab projects going down, the NEX gas station (you know, where you get fuel) will be closed Feb. 11-Feb. 12 (that’s this weekend...so gas up before hand.)

SUPER FISHBOWL TOURNAMENTFeb. 4, MWR Marina, 0700-1200. Reg-ister by Feb. 2. $6 per person. Prizes to 1st place male and female competitors for longest Mackerel, Jack and Snapper. FMI, call 2345.MEET MIAMI DOLPHIN CHEERLEADERSFeb. 5, Windjammer Patio. Autographs and photos from 1630-1730, followed by a performance before the Super Bowl kick-off. FMI, call 75503.KICK, PASS, PUNT AND QB ATTACKFeb. 5, Cooper Field, 1300. Get ready for the challenge (seriously, don’t miss this).GUIDED KAYAK TRIPFeb. 5, Marina, 0800. This is a free trip open to all hands. FMI, call 2345PORT SERVICES UPDATEThe Port Services Desk will be closed the week of FEB. 6-10 for Facility Response Team Training. Normal business hours will resume Feb. 13.PARENTS NIGHT OUTFeb. 11, Youth Center and CDC, 1800-2400. $10 per rug rat (or child). Ad-vanced payment due by Feb. 8. FMI, call 74658.SHIP SHAPE GUANTANAMO BAYShip Shape is an 8 week comprehensive weight management program that meets one hour per week every Wed. Learn about proper nutrition and new tech-niques for weight management. FMI, call 72995. Course begins Feb. 15.BASE PHONE DIRECTORY Tired of not knowing the phone numbers for stuff? Well check it out friends!, There is a Base Telephone Directory available at BCO@usnbgtmo.navy.mil or call x2500 to start your ring-a-ding-ding-dong today!HEY YOU, VOTE!Want to vote? FMI, call 6157 or 4721. It’s a freedom that we all defend...Vote with FVAP.gov or call. COUPLES COMMUNICATIONWell, this sounds fun...Want to learn how to communicate with your significant oth-er? Me neither. But if you do, check out FFSC’s Couples Communication class Feb. 13 from 0900-1100. It’s at Bldg. 2135 and you can learn how to strengthen your relationship. FMI, call 4141

MWRELECTRICIAN U.S. hire, $14.47 hr., FN hire, $8.08 + .40 BA

COOK (BAYVIEW) (2) Flex, U.S. Hire, $10.94 hr. FN hire, $6.25 hr.

COMPUTER TECH Flex, U.S. hire, $7.25 hr.

WAITER/WAITRESS (3) Flex, U.S. hire, $8.77 hr., FN hire, $5.16 hr.

BOWLING MANAGER Full time, U.S. Hire, $31,305-$49,740 per year (NF-04).

FOOD SERVICE (4) Flex, U.S. Hire, $8.77 hr., F.N. hire, $5.16 hr.

I.D. CHECKER (BAYVIEW) (2) Flex, U.S. Hire, $7.25 hr., F.N. hire $5.86 hr.

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS ASSISTANT Full time and Flex, U.S. Hire, $12.21-$13.71 hr.To apply for a job, call the Human Resources Office at 74121 or stop by NAF HR in Bldg. 760.

Roper (made by Whirlpool) electric clothes dryer. $100 OBO. Call 77806

Futon w/black cover and black metal frame. $65 OBO. Call 77806

Sofa/couch. Seats 3. Light blue in color. Excellent condition. $80. FMI, call 75749

Floor lamp $20. Table lamp $10 Take both for $25. Call 77806

Wagner steam cleaner. Like new. $75. Call 77806

File Cabinet (1) Drwr., On wheels w/Shelf on top. $15. Call 75749

Bunk bed with mattresses $150. Med. bounce house w/ pump $100. Pink peg pergo stroller $50. Girls clothes sizes 5-8, dressers $25 a piece. Much more. FMI, call 79599. All prices OBO

(2) 45lbs plates, (2) 25lbs plates, (2) springs, (1) long bar, (1) bench (MARCY) - model MCB-379, never used $150 for everything. Please contact Joerg at jaschmitt@dckww.com. or 77010

Workout Equipment, 7+1 Body Bldg System by Golds Gym ($30); 3 Ket-tlebells 5-15 lbs w/ mat ($30); Large Fitness Ball ($5); Total Gym w/ Mat & Accessories ($70); Perfect Push Ups ($20) Call 78005 or 8223

Queen size captains bed. 4 drawers storage under bed and small book-case type headboard, pine $500. Queen size beauty rest box spring and mattress 1 year old/ excellent condition. $500. Call (day) 74983 (eve) 77793

Two strollers, coffee table and two end tables, baby bouncer. FMI, call 79406 or 84125

GTMOSHOPPER

‘94 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Runs great, $3300 OBO. Call 90139

22’ USA Fiberglass Offshore Series. Tackle box approved. Needs new starter and battery. $1000 OBO. FMI, call Jake 78148/4330

20’ Center Console, w/2000 90HP Johnson & trailer, Garmin fish finder, capable of 1500ft. Out of Bounds Certified Boat “REELEZY” moored behind BOQ. $5,750 OBO. FMI, call Steve 77279

Scuba dive scooter (DPV) made by Dive Extras. Sierra Standard model. Travel case and smart charger for the battery. The entire scooter breaks down to fit the travel case and weighs under the 50 lbs. airline travel limit. $2200.

‘93 Chevrolet Corsica. New Sony CD player with i-Pod adapter, Auto trans-mission. Runs great. $1,500. Call 77641

‘97 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Auto, White, A/C, 250k miles, motor was previously replaced and runs well. $3,000. Call 3014 (0730-1700) or e-mail Brandon.s.lloyd.ctr@jtfgtmo.southcom.mil.

50” Panasonic Plasma TV. $600. FMI, call 75506

New still in box Toshiba Blu ray play-er. $70. FMI, call 77001

HP Laptop G62 500GB hardrive 3G memory system, 15.6” display screen with webcam. $300. Contact donwayne88@yahoo.com

Intova U/W camera IC800. 8.0 mega pixels. Only used 4 times. $150. In-tova flash set (new) unopened $80. Both $200. Call 79358

9” Colby TV ($50); DVD Player ($15); Logi Tech Speakers LS21 ($40). Call 78005 or 8223

PlayStation 3 Move Bundle (320GB) 1 month old, Boxed, with 3 New games and 5 New Action Block Buster Blu- Ray movies, Call of Duty (MW3), Battlefield 3, Sniper Ghost Warrior, Sports Champion, (Blu- ray) Platoon, Colombiana, Killer Elite, Few Dollars More, IP Man. $350.00 Call 77334

FRIDAY FEB. 037 p.m.: AATCM Chipmunked G 85 min.9 p.m.: The Sitter R 82 min.

SATURDAY FEB. 047 p.m.: HUGO PG 121 min.9 p.m.: Shr.Hlms A Game of Shadows PG13 129 min.

SUNDAY FEB. 057 p.m.: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close PG13 129 min.

MONDAY FEB. 06 J. Edgar (last) R 137 min.

TUESDAY FEB. 077 p.m.: Twilight: Breaking Dawn (last) PG13 117 min.

WEDNESDAY FEB. 087 p.m.: Joyful Noise PG13 118 min.

THURSDAY FEB. 097 p.m.: Red Tails PG13 125 min.

CALL THE MOVIE HOTLINE @ 4880

MOVIESDOWNTOWN LYCEUM

IOMSOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT (OYFT) MARITIME OPERATIONS ASSISTANT must have Captain’s License

FMI Call 74788

OUTDOOR RECMen Full Wet Suit, Bare (tropical se-ries) $40. Call 78468

1 Lg. BCD. Mares/EGO/MRS. Less than a yr. old. $375. FMI, call 84242 or 75736

3/2 Body Glove Shorty wetsuit wom-en’s size 11/12 $20. 1mm full Aqua-lung wetsuit women’s size 12 $50 (like new). 5mm boots Henderson size 8 $30 (like new). Tusa Z3 Zoom fins size xs/sm (blue) $50 (like new). Tusa Visalator mask (black) w/ Mares snorkel $15. Contact Jodie Hurlbut at 78159

Men Full Wet Suit, Bare (tropical series) $40. Call 78447 between 3:30pm and 10:30pm

LOST AND FOUNDLost Fuji FinePix camera at Wind-mill beach on 1-29-12. Reward for return. Contact Britt @ 79599 or btspud@yahoo.com

NAVY FEDERAL PART-TIME MEMBER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Available immediately, apply at www.navyfederal.org. For questions contact Sara at 74333 or sara_presley@navyfederal.org

GUANTANAMO BAY WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN OVERSEAS PROGRAM: PART TIME Requires a B.S. in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Home Economics, or a BSN in Nursing. Please call Marty at 2186 or email your cover letter and resume to mbledsoe@choctawcontracting.com

OFFICE AUTOMATION ASSISTANT 12-CUB-012 , GS-0326-05. Closes Feb.7.

Apply online at jobview.usajobs.gov. FMI, call W.T. Sampson at 3500 or 2207 for any inquires regarding this position. DoDDs is currently accepting applica-tions under examining authority of 10 U.S.C., Section 2164. This position may be used for the purpose of filling multiple positions throughout the school year.

Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) at Naval Station (NS)

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba hosted Jack-sonville, Fl. recording artists “Some-thing Distant,” Jan. 27-28.

Showcased at the installation’s Windjammer club and Navy Ex-change, the band provided live enter-tainment for the community as part of MWR’s weekend event, the “Rock and Roll Half Marathon.”

“This is our third time perform-ing in GTMO and it’s really a special

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GTMO MWR Host Rock Ar tists Something Distant

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show every time we come down,” said Jeffrey Congo, Something Dis-tant lead vocalist. “I mean this sin-cerely and from the bottom of my heart when I say that it really is such an honor to come out here and play for these troops. We didn’t want to leave the stage. We had a 90 minute set scheduled and we ended up play-ing for over 3 hours. We will clear our schedule every time GTMO calls for sure.”

The event also featured an MWR ‘Expo’, craft fair, and a second perfor-mance from Something Distant, who

provided musical motivation for run-ners along the marathon route.

“I mean let’s face it; I imagine military life can be very difficult in times of deployment, being away from families and in conflict,” said Congo. “If we can bring that special song that allows you to return home for just a few minutes, I think that’s priceless. We also just want to let the troops know how much we support you, and that it’s an honor to meet you and shake each and every one of your hands for the service you do and sacrifice you make.”

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