July 2008 Featured Photos

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Oreste Lebron, a crew leader in the Navy Mobile Construction Battalion 74, grinds rough edges off a metal frame here, July 29, 2008. The NMCB 74 provides construction and engineering support to Joint Task Force Guantanamo. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Spc. Erica Isaacson)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Petty Officer 1st Class (SW) Marcus D. Arnold, a hospital corpsman attached to the Joint Troop Clinic, part of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, performs an eye stain check to clear dust off a patient’s eye. The Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s Troop clinic is a full service medical and dental facility supporting JTF troopers. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kleynia R. McKnight)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Petty Officer 1st Class (SW) Marcus D. Arnold, a hospital corpsman attached to the Joint Troop Clinic, part of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, performs an eye stain check to clear dust off a patient’s eye. The Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s Troop clinic is a full service medical and dental facility supporting JTF troopers. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kleynia R. McKnight)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Troopers attached Joint Task Force Guantanamo participate in a canoe race during the Gitmo Ironman Competition here, July 26, 2008. The Ironman Competition organized by Morale, Welfare, and Recreation consisted of a 3-mile canoe, 5-mile mountain bike trail and a 5-mile run. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Josh Treadwell)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Troopers attached Joint Task Force Guantanamo participate in a canoe race during the Gitmo Ironman Competition here, July 26, 2008. The Ironman Competition organized by Morale, Welfare, and Recreation consisted of a 3-mile canoe, 5-mile mountain bike trail and a 5-mile run. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Josh Treadwell)


GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Probus, a U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay master-at-arms K9 handler, assists Army Capt. Stephanie Hall, a veterinarian here, check his working dog, Astor’s, muscles for tightness after a training exercise, July 17, 2008. Naval Station working dogs support Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s check points, inspecting vehicles entering Camp America. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Sgt. Gretel Sharpee)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Probus, a U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay master-at-arms K9 handler, assists Army Capt. Stephanie Hall, a veterinarian here, check his working dog, Astor’s, muscles for tightness after a training exercise, July 17, 2008. Naval Station working dogs support Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s check points, inspecting vehicles entering Camp America. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Sgt. Gretel Sharpee)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba –Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Curtis Biasi washes his government-issued vehicle at the car wash here, July 15, 2008. Biasi, a member of Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s Information Security division, maintains a clean vehicle to combat the dusty environment here. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nat Moger)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba –Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Curtis Biasi washes his government-issued vehicle at the car wash here, July 15, 2008. Biasi, a member of Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s Information Security division, maintains a clean vehicle to combat the dusty environment here. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nat Moger)




GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba –Unit Armor, Sgt. Jonathan Goble, from Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company, adjusts the front sight on an M-16A2 during a live-fire training exercise at the Windward Pistol and Rifle Range on U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, July 22, 2008. All Army units deployed to the JTF qualify on their weapons once per year. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kleynia R. McKnight )

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba –Unit A detainee plays basketball on the open court of Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s Camp 4 June 10, 2008. Detainees in Camp 4 enjoy up to 12 hours daily of outdoor recreation, including two hours in a central recreation yard. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Josh Treadwell)




GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba –Unit Armor, Sgt. Jonathan Goble, from Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company, adjusts the front sight on an M-16A2 during a live-fire training exercise at the Windward Pistol and Rifle Range on U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, July 22, 2008. All Army units deployed to the JTF qualify on their weapons once per year. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kleynia R. McKnight )

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba –Unit Armor, Sgt. Jonathan Goble, from Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company, adjusts the front sight on an M-16A2 during a live-fire training exercise at the Windward Pistol and Rifle Range on U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, July 22, 2008. All Army units deployed to the JTF qualify on their weapons once per year. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kleynia R. McKnight)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Schroyer, a Joint Task Force Guantanamo Trooper working in the strategic mobility office, takes a driving test as he tries to obtain his captain’s license to operate motorized-water vehicles here, July 10, 2008. The strategic mobility office validates the movement of personnel, visitors and cargo. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Spc. Erica Isaacson)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Schroyer, a Joint Task Force Guantanamo Trooper working in the strategic mobility office, takes a driving test as he tries to obtain his captain’s license to operate motorized-water vehicles here, July 10, 2008. The strategic mobility office validates the movement of personnel, visitors and cargo. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Spc. Erica Isaacson)





GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Woodward gives intravenous fluids to Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Ellis during a combat lifesavers class in Camp America here, July 17, 2008. Ellis is Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s only certified CLS instructor and the training gives Soldiers deployed here medical training beyond standard first aid.

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Woodward gives intravenous fluids to Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Ellis during a combat lifesavers class in Camp America here, July 17, 2008. Ellis is Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s only certified CLS instructor and the training gives Soldiers deployed here medical training beyond standard first aid. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nat Moger)


GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Members of the U.S. Naval Station Security Force receive training in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program here, July 15, 2008. The U.S. Naval Security Force provides law enforcement for U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay and Joint Task Force Guantanamo Troopers, civilians and contractors.

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Members of the U.S. Naval Station Security Force receive training in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program here, July 15, 2008. The U.S. Naval Security Force provides law enforcement for U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay and Joint Task Force Guantanamo Troopers, civilians and contractors. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Spc. Erica Isaacson)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – The working attendant stocks full the shelves of the Tierra Key Mini-Navy Exchange convenience store here, July 15, 2008. With goods like snacks and drinks as well as essentials for daily living, the Mini-NEX helps Tierra Key Troopers with their needs. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Pfc. Eric Liesse)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – The working attendant stocks full the shelves of the Tierra Key Mini-Navy Exchange convenience store here, July 15, 2008. With goods like snacks and drinks as well as essentials for daily living, the Mini-NEX helps Tierra Key Troopers with their needs. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Pfc. Eric Liesse)




GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – U.S. Coast Guard Ensign Annjea Tanton receives a pumpkin peel facial treatment from Diane Rydell, a Stephanie’s Manhattan beauty technician, here, July 10, 2008. The Stephenie’s Manhattan staff was brought to U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo by the Moral, Welfare and Recreation staff for the pleasure of Joint Task Force Guantanamo and U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Troopers. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Spc. Erica Isaacson)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – U.S. Coast Guard Ensign Annjea Tanton receives a pumpkin peel facial treatment from Diane Rydell, a Stephanie’s Manhattan beauty technician, here, July 10, 2008. The Stephenie’s Manhattan staff was brought to U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo by the Moral, Welfare and Recreation staff for the pleasure of Joint Task Force Guantanamo and U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Troopers. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Spc. Erica Isaacson)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba –Navy Capt. Prescott Prince, standby defense counsel for alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, addresses media in McCalla Hangar following a hearing here, July 10, 2008. Mohammed, who has elected to represent himself during the proceedings, and three other alleged co-conspirators received individual hearings to make counsel elections following accusations of intimidation during a June 5, 2008 arraignment. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nat Moger)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba –Navy Capt. Prescott Prince, standby defense counsel for alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, addresses media in McCalla Hangar following a hearing here, July 10, 2008. Mohammed, who has elected to represent himself during the proceedings, and three other alleged co-conspirators received individual hearings to make counsel elections following accusations of intimidation during a June 5, 2008 arraignment. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nat Moger)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Schroyer, a Joint Task Force Guantanamo Trooper working in the strategic mobility office, resurfaces after free diving in the waters of Guantanamo Bay here, July 4, 2008. The strategic mobility office validates the movement of personnel, visitors and cargo. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Spc. Erica Isaacson)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Schroyer, a Joint Task Force Guantanamo Trooper working in the strategic mobility office, resurfaces after free diving in the waters of Guantanamo Bay here, July 4, 2008. The strategic mobility office validates the movement of personnel, visitors and cargo. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Spc. Erica Isaacson)





GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Army Maj. Jamison Herrera from the Joint Task Force logistics office, guides Navy Rear Adm. Dave Thomas, JTF commander, through an inspection of the JTF Guantanamo logistics office here, July 7, 2008. The JTF logistics office is involved in the movement of all personnel, visitors and cargo. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Spc. Erica Isaacson)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Army Maj. Jamison Herrera from the Joint Task Force logistics office, guides Navy Rear Adm. Dave Thomas, JTF commander, through an inspection of the JTF Guantanamo logistics office here, July 7, 2008. The JTF logistics office is involved in the movement of all personnel, visitors and cargo. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Spc. Erica Isaacson)





GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - Fireworks light up the skies over the bay during the Fourth of July celebration that took place behind the Bayview Restaurant, July 4, 2008. The fireworks, courtesy of Home Depot, were launched from an old ship fueling station located in the bay. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Staff Sgt. Emily J. Russell)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - Fireworks light up the skies over the bay during the Fourth of July celebration that took place behind the Bayview Restaurant, July 4, 2008. The fireworks, courtesy of Home Depot, were launched from an old ship fueling station located in the bay. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Staff Sgt. Emily J. Russell)





GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Lail briefs new Joint Task Force Guantanamo Troopers on the services provided by the JTF Religious Ministry Team during the Newcomers Brief in the Camp America Troopers Chapel here, July 3, 2008. This brief is given to all JTF Troopers upon arrival to inform them of the services provided to improve their work performances and quality of life. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Spc. Erica Isaacson)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Lail briefs new Joint Task Force Guantanamo Troopers on the services provided by the JTF Religious Ministry Team during the Newcomers Brief in the Camp America Troopers Chapel here, July 3, 2008. This brief is given to all JTF Troopers upon arrival to inform them of the services provided to improve their work performances and quality of life. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Spc. Erica Isaacson)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba –Soldiers from Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company perform leg-elevated sit-ups during morning physical training at Tierra Kay housing, July 1, 2008. Led by Army Sgt. Jonathan Vasquez, the Soldiers used the area’s equipment for basic yet effective physical fitness. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Pfc. Eric Liesse)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba –Soldiers from Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company perform leg-elevated sit-ups during morning physical training at Tierra Kay housing, July 1, 2008. Led by Army Sgt. Jonathan Vasquez, the Soldiers used the area’s equipment for basic yet effective physical fitness. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Pfc. Eric Liesse)





GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Army 1st Lt. Shane Lauritzen leans into a turn while wakeboarding, June 22, 2008, in Guantanamo Bay. Lauritzen is the transportation officer for Joint Task Force Guantanamo. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army 1st Lt. Sarah R. Cleveland)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Army 1st Lt. Shane Lauritzen leans into a turn while wakeboarding, June 22, 2008, in Guantanamo Bay. Lauritzen is the transportation officer for Joint Task Force Guantanamo. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army 1st Lt. Sarah R. Cleveland)




GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – A U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Port Security Unit 307’s Viper escorts the Coast Guard Cutter ‘Tampa’ through Guantanamo Bay, June 1, 2008. PSU 307 provides port and maritime security for the water around U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay and Joint Task Force Guantanamo. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Pvt. Carlynn M. Knaak)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – A U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Port Security Unit 307’s Viper escorts the Coast Guard Cutter ‘Tampa’ through Guantanamo Bay, June 1, 2008. PSU 307 provides port and maritime security for the water around U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay and Joint Task Force Guantanamo. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Pvt. Carlynn M. Knaak)




GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Sanders, from the 474th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron, displays his catch, a small lobster, after a night dive at Windmill Beach here, June 24, 2008. Scuba diving is one of U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s morale, welfare and recreation office sponsored outdoor activities. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nat Moger)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Sanders, from the 474th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron, displays his catch, a small lobster, after a night dive at Windmill Beach here, June 24, 2008. Scuba diving is one of U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s morale, welfare and recreation office sponsored outdoor activities. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nat Moger)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba –Members of the 474th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, participate in a flag presentation ceremony at Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s Camp Justice, June 20, 2008. The flag was presented to Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Dewing M.D. for completing a knee surgery on a JTF Trooper which allowed him to finish his mobilization here. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kleynia McKnight)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba –Members of the 474th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, participate in a flag presentation ceremony at Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s Camp Justice, June 20, 2008. The flag was presented to Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Dewing M.D. for completing a knee surgery on a JTF Trooper which allowed him to finish his mobilization here. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kleynia McKnight)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba — Ritch Green, one of five tattoo artists brought to U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay through the Morale, Welfare and Recreation staff, tattoos a commemorative picture of a cross on the shoulder blade of a Joint Task Force Guantanamo Trooper, June 16, 2008. The artists expect to tattoo between 200 and 300 people during their visit. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Pvt. Carlynn M. Knaak)

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba — Ritch Green, one of five tattoo artists brought to U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay through the Morale, Welfare and Recreation staff, tattoos a commemorative picture of a cross on the shoulder blade of a Joint Task Force Guantanamo Trooper, June 16, 2008. The artists expect to tattoo between 200 and 300 people during their visit. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Pvt. Carlynn M. Knaak)

 

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