What can I expect upon being 'deployed' to Guantanamo Bay? Will I have internet access?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 20:56:55 -0400

Response by PO2 Dave Cutsinger made Apr 30 at 2017 9:00 PM

PO2 Dave Cutsinger — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 21:00:22 -0400

We had dial up back in the 90's, so you've got to figure they've got wifi setup at this point.

Response by PO2 Dave Cutsinger made Apr 30 at 2017 9:00 PM

PO2 Dave Cutsinger — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 21:00:55 -0400

You can expect heat and sun.

Response by MGySgt James Forward made Apr 30 at 2017 9:01 PM

MGySgt James Forward — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 21:01:18 -0400

You will LOVE it. Nice weather 6365 days, except for periods of rain in the monsoon season. College classes, scuba diving, lots to do. I was there in 82-83. I would expect that they have the internet as well as cable TV. You won't like the Flying Teeth at all. Semper Fi.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Apr 30 at 2017 11:12 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 23:12:52 -0400

Tell Me How the Diving is in Guantanamo So I can Be Jealous!

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made May 1 at 2017 4:07 AM

PO1 Brian Austin — Mon, 01 May 2017 04:07:26 -0400

There's a DODDS high school there, so the base is probably all wired up. Enjoy!

Response by PO1 Rodney Bracey made May 1 at 2017 9:39 AM

PO1 Rodney Bracey — Mon, 01 May 2017 09:39:56 -0400

I was stationed at GTMO back in the day before the detention camps. It was an awesome place to be. MWR had plenty of programs to keep the Sailors and other services busy. Scuba diving, horseback riding, 3 or 4 base clubs, an outdoor theater (that never really showed any movies), etc. It has a nice base exchange and commissary and I believe there's a McDonald's too. I do recall having cable TV as there's a cable provider on the island so you will probably have high speed internet too. It was a very family oriented base. You should have all the comforts of home there.

Leave the iguanas alone and watch out for the banana rats. :D

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2017 11:19 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 May 2017 11:19:51 -0400

You will have internet access. It is on the expensive side if you have it in your room. It is kind of like DSL with speeds that are like dial up, enjoy. The MWR has better internet, but you are sharing it with everyone else. Lots of free movies shown at the outdoor theatres. The galleys serve some pretty outstanding food, except for midnight chow.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2017 8:34 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 May 2017 20:34:13 -0400

Been to gitmo multiple times for fuel and food. The MWR program there is great! There was wifi at certain spots but not sure if it is in rooms. I know the bowling alley and library had wifi.

Response by SSgt Gary Andrews made May 4 at 2017 8:21 PM

SSgt Gary Andrews — Thu, 04 May 2017 20:21:37 -0400

I'd tell you the truth.......BUT YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!

Response by MAJ Rene De La Rosa made Jul 28 at 2019 1:37 AM

MAJ Rene De La Rosa — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 01:37:01 -0400

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