Bob Buehn served at Guantanamo Bay from 2000 to 2003, characterizing it as a historic and beautiful location where he felt like a small-town mayor. The base primarily focused on operational continuity and had a civilian-heavy population. Following 9/11, it rapidly transformed into a detention facility for 300 individuals. Buehn cultivated a strong working relationship with a Cuban Army Brigadier General, and he views his military service as a unique and valuable experience.