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GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA – Joint Task Force Guantanamo's Camp Bulkeley Gym has moved to a newer, nicer facility, giving JTF Troopers a place to sweat indoors.
"The JTF command decided to build a new facility because the existing one wasn't big [enough]. It was actually three buildings," said Karissa Sandstrom, fitness director for U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay's Morale, Welfare and Recreation.
"Everything is more accessible and [troopers] have more room to work out. The old facility wasn't very inviting and with only 10 people working out, it seemed crowded," Sandstrom continued.
The equipment is the same, but in the new building with better lighting, everything looks new.
With all equipment housed in one building, the MWR staff will be more accessible if a Trooper has a question or needs assistance.
"At the old gym, if the staff member was [attending to] a problem in another building, they weren't at the desk when someone walked in. Now the gym has a more welcoming feel," said Sandstrom.
The gym features new drinking fountains and easier access from the cardio machines to the weights. It also has a shower facility, whereas the old gym did not.
"Having showers makes it easier for [Troopers] to get a quick work out and get back to work," added Sandstrom.
"The new facility is a one-stop fitness center with the same look and feel of any other modern fitness center," said JTF Command Master Chief Petty Officer Bradley LeVault. "The old one was not. Fitness is important and a modern facility improves a Trooper's ability to get and stay fit."
So far Sandstrom has received positive reviews about the new gym.
"This gym is better, it's bigger and there's more light. The old gym was dark," said Spc. Leslie Acevedo, a JTF trooper. "The gym is more organized and the air conditioning is better."
"Currently we don't have cable television at the gym but we're working on getting new flat screen TVs, as well as cable service," said Sandstrom.
| Date Taken: | 08.15.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 08.18.2008 12:08 |
| Story ID: | 22631 |
| Location: | GUANTANAMO BAY, CU |
| Web Views: | 224 |
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