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Hurricane Matthew Prompts Evacuation of 700 Family Members From Guantanamo Bay

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Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2016

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By: Terri Moon Cronk

Families from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, settle into their seats aboard a Boeing C-17A Globemaster III aircraft for evacuation ahead of Hurricane Matthew, Oct. 2, 2016. About 700 spouses, children and pets were evacuated to Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., until the hurricane passes. Base tenant commands and 4,800 personnel remain to continue preparations for the storm. Hurricane condition of Readiness 2 was set base wide in preparation for destructive winds within 24 hours. Army photo by Capt. Frederick H. Agee

Families from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, settle into their seats aboard a Boeing C-17A Globemaster III aircraft for evacuation ahead of Hurricane Matthew, Oct. 2, 2016. About 700 spouses, children and pets were evacuated to Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., until the hurricane passes. Base tenant commands and 4,800 personnel remain to continue preparations for the storm. Hurricane condition of Readiness 2 was set base wide…

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