was wondering how if anyone has found or rather heard of ways to visit without being a navy seal or being a visitor of the base. or does someone know a country thats closer to us that will sell a cc for a good price?

Americans are prohibited from visiting Cuba by the US government, not the government of Cuba. In fact, Cubans love it when Americans violate the embargo.

Just get yourself to Canada or Mexico and fly down to Havana.

why not ask this question in the cuba and cuban cigars section. i'm sure someone there would be able to help you

Pooh, You can't get Cuban Cigars at Gitmo. Go to St Maartens, La Casa del Habano on either the French or Dutch side. Enjoy!

was looking for someplace closer to the mainland

Pooh: go to Habanos S.A. com where you will find listings of franchisees which sell genuine Habanos around the world.
Closer to the "mainland" are Mexico and Canada. From Brooklyn nearby(250 miles)are stores in Montreal and Toronto--you may expect to have your wallet violated and emptied in Canada. The taxes are horrific.

toronto is only an hour away from lga on air canada