Posted on Nov 9, 2015
CPT G2 Admin Officer
34.3K
33
27
6
6
0
I've just found out that i will be deploying to Guantanamo Bay next year. Anyone else been there? What is it like?
Avatar feed
Responses: 13
SFC Platoon Sergeant
9
9
0
I was there in 2002 when Camp X-Ray first opened. We were there before the detainees were there. Things have changed a lot since then, but if you love snorkeling, kayaking, etc, there is a lot to do. Also, when I was there, SCUBA certification was dirt cheap compared to what we would pay for it here stateside.
(9)
Comment
(0)
1LT Platoon Leader
1LT (Join to see)
>1 y
SFC, do you know which Active Duty Army Officers (which branches) are able to get stationed there? I'm an Officer Candidate at OCS now and would love to get stationed there if possible, I'm just not sure which branch to pick (maybe AG, MP... anything else possibly?).
Very Respectfully,
OC Domby
(0)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small
CSM Michael Poll
8
8
0
Sir, The base is awesome and the mission is great. Not too much I can talk about the mission on here. If you are into MWR, there is plenty to do!!! The NAVSTA has an excellent MWR! There is always some sort of function going on! The Main gym is opened 24 hrs and it is equivalent to any 5 star gym you have ever been to! There is boating, snorkeling, scuba, fishing, golf. Of course the golf course isn't in great shape but it is free if you walk, small cost if you get a cart!.. Unfortunately you are not allowed on the economy, but they do very well to make it a great deployment. Visit the Jerk House! The food is excellent. Be sure to to stay out of trouble! If you sniff a bottle cap of alcohol, use the "Safe Ride" It is an every day duty for Soldiers to be picked up from the clubs to be brought home!. Many DUI's and there is no reason! IT is a place where YOU will make it great of awful! If you have any other questions let me know!!!!!
(8)
Comment
(0)
SFC Human Resources Specialist
SFC (Join to see)
9 y
Bring your own tee mat if golf is your thing because you will need a jack hammer to put a tee in the ground otherwise. You can buy your own beer/liquor at the NEX/PX/BX, or whatever they're calling it now. There is no excuse for DUI at all. I enjoyed the "Hash House Harrier" runs every weekend, ask around and get involved. There are also college opportunities available.
(0)
Reply
(0)
PFC Human Resources Specialist
PFC (Join to see)
8 y
thank you for this CSM
(1)
Reply
(0)
1LT Platoon Leader
1LT (Join to see)
>1 y
SFC (Join to see) -
SFC, do you know which Active Duty Army Officers (which branches) are able to get stationed there? I'm an Officer Candidate at OCS now and would love to get stationed there if possible, I'm just not sure which branch to pick (maybe AG, MP... anything else possibly?).
Very Respectfully,
OC Domby
(0)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small
COL Sam Russell
4
4
0
Edited 9 y ago
20406a6c
As I recall there were banana rats, stone crabs, iguanas, and chickens... everywhere. Leeward side of GTMO, 1994.
(4)
Comment
(0)
1LT Platoon Leader
1LT (Join to see)
>1 y
Sir, do you know which Active Duty Army Officers (which branches) are able to get stationed there? I'm an Officer Candidate at OCS now and would love to get stationed there if possible, I'm just not sure which branch to pick (maybe AG, MP... anything else possibly?).
Very Respectfully,
OC Domby
(0)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small

Join nearly 2 million former and current members of the US military, just like you.

close