Guantánamo Bay is about to undergo its most significant change in decades. Over the weekend, around 200 Marines and soldiers arrived at the U.S. Navy base in southeast Cuba. Their mission? To prepare for a potential influx of up to 30,000 deportees, as ordered by President Trump.

This marks the biggest shift at the base since the Pentagon opened its infamous prison there following the 9/11 attacks. The operation will require a massive increase in personnel and supplies, transforming the isolated outpost. Currently, the base supports about 4,200 residents, but accommodating migrants could grow that number tenfold.

Getting ready for this surge isn’t easy. Guantánamo Bay is cut off from the mainland, relying entirely on air and sea deliveries. Twice a month, barges bring essentials like bottled water, frozen food, and school supplies. Fresh produce