What does GTMO stand for?

(Guantanamo Bay): Abbreviation of Guantanamo.

Who is in charge of Guantanamo Bay?

Brigadier General Lance A. Okamura
From the command’s founding in 2002 to early 2022, the detainee population has been reduced from 779 to 37. As of June 2021, the unit is under the command of U.S. Army Brigadier General Lance A. Okamura.

What units are stationed at Guantanamo Bay?

Units and commands

  • Headquarters, JTF Guantanamo.
  • Joint Detention Group.
  • Joint Intelligence Group.
  • Joint Medical Group.
  • U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Detachment Guantanamo Bay.
  • AFN Guantanamo Bay radio and television unit.

How do I contact Guantanamo Bay?

The operator can be reached at commercial 719-567-1110.

Are there still prisoners in Guantanamo?

As of April 2, 2022, 37 detainees remain at Guantanamo Bay. This list of Guantánamo prisoners has the known identities of prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp in Cuba, but is compiled from various sources and is incomplete.

Do you need a passport to go to Guantanamo Bay?

A passport is required for travel to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

What type of prisoners are in Guantánamo Bay?

Of all prisoners at Guantanamo, Afghans were the largest group (29 percent), followed by Saudi Arabians (17 percent), Yemenis (15 percent), Pakistanis (9 percent), and Algerians (3 percent). Overall, 50 nationalities were present at Guantanamo.

How many prisoners are in Gitmo?

The future of Guantanamo Bay detention camp — and the 39 prisoners still there : NPR.

Is Guantanamo Bay in the US?

The United States assumed territorial control over the southern portion of Guantánamo Bay under the 1903 Lease. The United States exercises jurisdiction and control over this territory, while recognizing that Cuba retains ultimate sovereignty.