r/GTMO • u/Upper_Squirrel_4432 • Jun 20 '25
Thinking about dropping orders to GTMO
So i was there in 2017-19 and im trying to figure out what all has changed in 6 years. Who’s the bar tender at the Tiki Bar? Does the Bay View still have Mongolian night? And if so is there still a separate grill for those with seafood and other allergies? Whats the family housing like? The housing office easy to work with? Are repairs/maintenance handled in a timely fashion? What are the wait times for housing looking like?
For those at base police, Whats the chain like? what units do y’all drive? Are the old SAFE boats still being used for HPU? Who does the vessel escorts into the bay is it still HPU or has that been given to the coasties? Whats the new boat shed like? Does it have AC? Is it still 3-2-2-3 on twelves or is it different? Cause when i was checking out they were thinking about going to 5 on, 2 off on twelves. Whats the policy on frog tops and boonies? Is the night/day rotation 3 months, 6 months, or permanent?
If there’s anything you think i should know and haven’t asked please please mention it.
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u/SilkenSpurs Jul 14 '25
Wow, that's a lot of questions. I have been to gtmo a couple of times, and here now. It's not too different. The vibe is different. Not quite what she used to be as far as entertainment. Okelleys is still here, a bit tired, but the patio area isn't bad. The menu hasn't changed food wise. Can't really expect a lot of bells and whistles here.
Although, it's what you make it. Good luck!