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In the wake of the Cuban missile crisis, I was assigned to the Armed Forces Radio and Television station on the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay. My tour of duty (1964-65) was probably the most enjoyable of my years in the Navy. What follows are a few photos -- some a bit worn with time -- of the AFRTS facility (both the old building and then the newer one at the Morin Family Center), the base, and some of the people with whom I worked. Thanks to fellow Gitmo survivor Hank Harris for providing some of these photos. -- Larry Miller, Spearfish, SD
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Jack Meeks was brushing up on his golf game here.
I took this picture from our front yard.  Somewhere over across the way was a small snack bar, where you could get pizza.  We were several miles from the central part of the base.
Lieutenant-Commander Byron D. Varner was the Public Information Officer for the Naval Base.  With that job, he also served as Officer-in-Charge of the AFRTS operation.
Admiral John D. Bulkley was Commander of the U.S.Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay and was a distinguished Navy officer.   He had gained fame by hauling General Douglas MacArthur out of harm's way in the Pacific during World War II.  A Medal-of-Honor winner, he also found a bit of notoriety for his public feistiness  in dealing with Cuba's Fidel Castro.  Much has been written about the many tense times during and after the missile crisis.
One of my favorite shots.  This is looking north, and the white building in the middle of the photo is the Naval Hospital.  Don't forget that you can click on the photo and select a larger image size.
A closer shot of the Naval Hospital.
A black and white photograph of the Navy Exchange.  The pickup is headed west along Sherman Avenue.
This is from a 35mm color slide.  Alas, it got pretty scratched up and dirty over the years.  I've tried to resurrect it a bit, but this is the best I could do.  This is most of the "mainside" base, but does not show Leeward Point off to the west, which was normally reached via ferry.  Most air operations took place at Leeward Point.
USNS James E. Robinson was tied up a Gitmo for a while in 1964.  Designated a cargo ship, she had also laid a lot of cable over the years.
Jack Meeks was brushing up on his golf game here.
Jack Meeks was brushing up on his golf game here.
Jack Meeks was brushing up on his golf game here.
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