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Emergency Services Host National Night Out

A member of the base fire department helps a young man suit up to participate in events during National Night Out. The event included several activities from a bounce house, games, and displays from numerous departments and tenant commands on base including Fleet and Family Support, Navy Federal, and the base safety office.

The fire department and Navy Security Forces Guantanamo Bay host “National Night Out” at the base Lyceum, Oct.

9. National Night Out began in 1984 as an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

The event included several activities from bounce houses, games, and displays from numerous departments and tenant commands on base including Fleet and Family Support, Navy Federal, and the base safety office.

According to Master-At-Arms First Class Jeremy Krieg it is important to hold this event in here because the first responders want to bring public awareness to the community and their capabilities to assist them in an emergency.

“I believe that National Night Out is important because it gives law enforcement, safety officials and others that are committed to keep the community safe an opportunity to interact with the community in an out of work settings. It also gives them a chance to tell what they do while they are at work,” said Krieg.

“It was great to see all the people come out to support the event and everyone seemed to enjoy the event. Hopefully they took something positive away from it, “said Krieg. “I think the kids enjoyed learning some things while getting the chance to see something different, such as the K-9 presentation, that they normally do not get to see.”

Fire Inspector Timothy Hiltner believes the National Night Out here at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba is important because it combines the efforts of Security, Safety, and Fire.

“The three organizations might typically hold three separate events to circulate their messages, but here on Naval Station Guantanamo Bay the three come together to share their messages,” said Hiltner. “The National Night Out is a community-police awareness-raising event held in the U.S. on the second Tuesday of August, however here in Guantanamo Bay we celebrate it with the Florida alternate date of the first Tuesday in October.”

According to the National Night Out website the program now involves over 37 million people and 15,000 communities from all fifty states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide.

“During the National Night Out, the ambition of the Guantanamo Bay Fire Department was to focus on fire safety and understand the attire, equipment, and methods of the Fire Department through three training scenarios. The first training prop taught the young and mature residents how to extinguisher a small fire with a fire extinguisher. The Second activity allowed the youth to actually feel the heaviness and dexterity of the firefighter’s turnout gear while shuttling buckets of water. The last exercise permitted the residents to feel the power of the fire hose, through a game of pushing a buoy across a cable while another team attempted to push it “said Hiltner. “For being good sports the Guantanamo Bay Fire Department gave away Fire Prevention materials to all participants.”

MCC Keith BryskaPublic Affairs Officer

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NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer Capt. David Culpepper congratulates Naval Hospitals Color Guard on their selection as Sailor of the Week.

HM1 John Salamanque OS2 Stuart NunleyYN2 Phillip Cash HM2 Amber MongeHM2 Reyna Vega HM3 Joshua HaygoodHM3 Amber Nash HN Michael CollinsHN Devin Wilson HN Dong LeeHN Michael Chery HN Matthew OwenHN Michael Valdez HA Kelsey Bay HA Kaitlynn Watson

Congratulations to our Sailors of the Week the Hospital Color Guard. The USNH Color Guard was nominated as the Sailors of the Week for their continued support to NAVSTA, JTF and USNH for ceremonies to include the recent school graduation ceremony, a burial of special category resident, JMG Awards at Quarters and this past weekend’s Navy Ball. Bravo Zulu on a job well done.

SAILOR OF THE WEEK

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October is Health Literacy Month. The term “health literacy” has been coined recently to define “the

degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.” It is a concept popularized in the past 10-15 years upon the realization that the most common causes of illness and death that now threaten people are not as simple as they once were.

For much of human history, healthcare lacked sophistication and effectiveness. If someone survived childbirth, any number of infectious diseases, now preventable with vaccines, would often be fatal. If that didn’t get you, then accidents or other illnesses that are now surgically or medically treatable were common causes of death. Fast-forward to the 21st century. The leading killers are diseases that require lifelong treatment such as high-blood pressure, diabetes, and poor lifestyle choices like obesity and smoking.

Along with the shift in healthcare came the concept of Health Literacy. Now more than ever it is important that patients understand how to manage their diseases and learn to navigate an increasingly complex healthcare delivery system. It is estimated that nearly half of all American adults have difficulty understanding and using health information, and there is a higher rate of hospitalization and use of emergency services among patients with limited health literacy.

When talking about health literacy, we are referring to basic understanding of bodily functions and disease, informed decision making regarding procedures and treatments, communication with healthcare providers, and cultural differences that influence medical treatment.

Healthcare providers can help to bridge this gap by making communication easier. This means taking time to describe the reasons for a diagnosis or treatment, or providing written materials that use commonly understood terms to describe diseases or medical treatments. Patients should be given the chance to understand what then next steps are and how to complete them. This includes how to take medicines and for how long as well as preparing for studies that the provider has recommended. There should also be clear descriptions of how long the treatment will last (3 days, 3 weeks, lifelong etc.).

Health systems can improve health literacy by making hospitals and clinics easier to navigate. Also, providing ancillary services with nurses, health educators, and translators can improve successful interactions with patients.

What can you do as a patient? Empower yourself. Do your research from a reputable source like the Centers for Disease Control’s website or a source recommended from your provider. When at an appointment ask questions if you don’t understand something. Many people find it helpful to write down questions before or right after an appointment to make sure and get those answers when they see their provider or to reference on a future visit. Remember, your health is just as much your responsibility as your doctor or nurse so be proactive and improve your Health Literacy!

Health LiteracyContributed by LCDR Jim Ripple MDUSNH Guantanamo Bay

The Navy released the inaugural Energy General Military Training (GMT) lesson via Navy eLearning on the Navy Knowledge Online website.

Navy Energy Coordination Office developed the lesson and it explains the benefits of energy efficiency for combat capability and mission success.

“It’s important that Sailors and Marines know how their energy decisions can impact operations,” said Joe Bryan, deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for energy, “Tools like the Energy GMT, the Energy Warrior app, and the Marine Corps’ Energy Ethos drive the point home to our personnel that smart, efficient energy use can increase combat capability, enhance operational flexibility and help keep our people safe. Energy Action Month is the perfect time to launch the Energy GMT.”

The GMT presents examples of technological enhancements and procedures that can conserve fuel for when it’s most needed to complete the mission.

In addition, the GMT encourages students to submit their own energy ideas, which can be done through various channels, including the Navy Energy website http://greenfleet.dodlive.mil/energy/energywarrior/idea/.

Rear Adm. Doug Morton, director, Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division (OPNAV N45), emphasizes the importance of receiving input from across Navy.

“I encourage Sailors to share their ideas for conserving our limited energy resources,” said Morton. “Gaining an advantage over our adversaries by being good stewards of energy is contingent upon our collective brainpower.”

“When I view the videos of our Sailors on Energy Warrior, I am encouraged by their interest in energy conservation and efficiency and how that translates to mission readiness,” Morton continued. “It’s vital to spark a dialogue with your shipmates, command leadership and the Navy to help us adopt new and innovative practices to get more combat capability out of our existing Fleet.”

“Training and education can help generate a broad commitment to an energy efficient culture when integrated with strategy and goals, technology, rewards and incentives,” said Dr. Dan Nussbaum, chair of the Energy Academic Group at NPS. “We see evidence of the shift in energy culture in our young officers at [NPS] who recognize the importance of energy efficiency as a combat enabler.”

“The Energy GMT provides a great overview of basic energy conservation measures,” said Mr. Bill Marvel, Naval Training and Education Command GMT program manager. “It also reinforces the role all hands can take in supporting Navy’s energy initiatives by becoming an ‘Energy Warrior’!”

For more information about the Navy Energy Program, please visit http://greenfleet.dodlive.mil/energy/.

Navy Releases Energy General Military Training Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division

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When you hear a light bulb hazard – you may think of a cut from broken glass or even the

cause of a fire. Yet it is being aware of other hazards from those funny-looking curly compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) that have rapidly replaced the traditional incandescent bulbs as a way to save on energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 require bulbs to be 25 to 30 percent more efficient from 2012 to 2014, and 70 percent more efficient by 2020, effectively phasing out traditional light bulbs. The energy efficiency of CFLs may be significant, but there is a hidden danger sealed inside each little bulb that requires special handling and disposal.

CFLs are marketed as “safe”� and don’t pose any health risks as long as the glass remains intact.

The danger comes if the bulbs are cracked, broken or not disposed of properly. Although it sounds like a miniscule amount – 4 to 5 milligrams – there is enough mercury in just one fluorescent light bulb to contaminate 6,000 gallons of water.

Mercury – a potent, neurotoxin that can damage the brain, liver, kidneys and central nervous system. Infants and young children are very vulnerable to mercury’s toxic effects. Even at low levels, mercury is capable of causing a number of health problems including impair motor functioning, cognitive ability and emotional

Awareness of Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulb Hazardsproblems. Prolonged exposure can result in much more serious health problems.

Mercury Warning:Consumers, especially those with young children

need to know what to do when a CFL breaks and the proper way to dispose of used bulbs. It’s no longer as easy as changing a light bulb.

Compact fluorescent light-bulbs contain very small amounts of mercury and care must be taken in disposing of them or when they break, releasing mercury vapors in an enclosed area. The EPA suggests the following:

•People and pets should leave area immediately.•Open a window and/or door and Air out the room

for 5 to 10 minutes.•Turn off the central forced air heating/air-

conditioning system.•Thoroughly collect broken glass and visible powder

using wet cloths. Never use vacuum cleaners or brooms.•Put all debris and cleanup materials in a sealable

container and put outdoors in a trash container or protected area until materials can be disposed of properly. Do not leaving bulb fragments or cleanup materials indoors.

•If practical, continue to air out the room where the bulb was broken and leave the heating/air conditioning system shut off for several hours.

http://www.epa.gov/cfl/cflcleanup.html

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NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer Capt. David Culpepper signs the Proclamation announcing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Amy Congdon and Emily Fox of Fleet and Family Support Center.

Imagine waking from a deep sleep. You pull the covers up to your chin, contemplate hitting the snooze button one more

time, and roll over to face your partner who is sleeping soundly next to you. The moment you lay eyes on their face your restful disposition turns into an overwhelming feeling of anxiousness. You wonder if today is going to be as bad as yesterday. You think about what you can do to try and avoid waking the beast inside of the person you fell in love with. Your anxious thoughts immediately turn to sadness at the thought of how in love you are with this person and how you are simultaneously also afraid them. Your emotional rollercoaster continues on as you start to feel confused as to how you all got to the place you are currently at, and guilty that you might have caused it somehow, or at the very least, are the reason it keeps happening. All of this and you aren’t even out of bed.

Regardless of what type of abuse they are enduring, all victims at one point or another go through the barrage of emotions detailed above. Some will also unfortunately have physical wounds to accompany them. I mentioned in last week’s article about some common reactions I get when I tell people I am a domestic violence victim advocate. I also receive a handful of reoccurring questions. Why do they stay? Do they not see what his happening? Hopefully most of you reading this find these questions just as absurd as I do, but I must admit that I can at least see why someone would ask these questions. For that reason, I am going to address both of them.

Why do they stay is by far the most common question I receive. It is also the hardest for me to answer as all cases are different. For some victims, it is literally safer for them to temporarily stay with their abuser; specifically if physical abuse is occurring. In other cases the victim is so financially dependent on the offender that is next to impossible to get away. Add into the mix an OCONUS duty station, a spouse that is not working, and children, and it should be becoming clearer why leaving is not always an option

immediately, and without assistance. In other cases the abuser has literally convinced the victim that they are worthless, can’t do/get better, or they threaten harm to the children if the victim tries to leave. The latter might seem far-fetched, but it is important not minimize the long term affects from emotional abuse and control. This is very similar to the Stockholm Syndrome that some kidnap victims experience.

Another common assumption that people make about domestic violence victims is that they are weak for not leaving and stupid (yes, I have heard this exact word used) for not seeing what is going on. Domestic abuse victims are no different than the rest of us when it comes to their level of situational awareness or level of intelligence. Do not mistake their hesitation to leave or make changes to their situation as weakness or naivety. In fact, I say it is just the opposite. It takes an enormous amount of courage to stay in an abusive situation; especially if the victim is doing so to keep their children safe, or while making preparations for a healthy, smooth, safe, and financially independent getaway. Only a victim knows what is best for them. Only a victim can decide when to act and when not to act as they live with the abuse every day. The single worst thing you can do is judge a victim based on how you view their situation and how you would act if in their shoes.

Most of us will fortunately never have to experience a day in the life as a domestic violence victim. Most of us will however, unfortunately, come across a domestic violence victim within our lifetime. When you take into consideration that domestic violence encompasses not only physical, but sexual, and emotional abuse as well, it is easy to see how we are all more likely than not working with, love someone, or are friends with someone that is experiencing abuse right now. This realization should not be confused however with an understanding of what victims go through on a daily basis as every domestic abuse situation is different and only a current or previous victim truly knows what it is like to be victimized. What is important however is for everyone to understand that you don’t have to “get it” in order to help a victim. You don’t have to agree with their decisions and you don’t have to pick sides. Victims need someone to care, someone to listen, and someone to encourage them. These three little actions will go a long way in helping a victim turn into a survivor.

A Day in the Life….. Amy CongdonDomestic Abuse Victim Advocate Coordinator