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March 22, 2013

SOUTH POTOMAC PILOT NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY

Dahlgren honors women in STEM By Andrew Revelos Staff Writer

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Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren honored celebrated National Women’s History Month on March 13 with a ceremony at the base theater featuring a panel discussion with some of Dahlgren’s own women professionals. This year’s theme is “Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math,” and six women STEM professionals from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) spoke about their professional and personal lives. Capt. Michael Smith, commander of NSWCDD, welcomed guests and presented the history behind Women’s History Month. “In 1980 President Carter issued the ﬁrst presidential message publicly recognizing the importance of women’s history by proclaiming women’s history week,” he said. “Thirty-three years later, President Obama’s presidential proclamation declaring March as the National Women’s History Month continues to ensure that the stories, struggles and achievements of American women are recognized and celebrated in schools,

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Tiffany Owens, left, engineer for NSWCDD, answers a question at Dahlgren’s celebration of National Women’s History Month on March 13. Margaret Neel, center, program director for NSWC DD, and Ann Swope, right, chief of staff for NSWCDD also took questions from audience members. workplaces and communities across the county.” Celebrating the contributions of women STEM professionals at a place like Dahlgren, with its storied history of research, development, training and evaluation (RDT&E) for the armed forces, was especially fitting. “Thousands of American women have made and continue to make the world a better place through their work in the STEM fields,” Smith added. The National Women’s History Project honored nine women this year for their contributions to STEM ﬁelds, among them, the Na-

vy’s own Rear Adm. Grace Hopper, a pioneering computer programmer. “Her accomplishments earned her the affectionate name Amazing Grace and she was further honored by having a Navy warship named after her, the USS Hopper,” said Smith. “Today, the women engineers and scientists of NSWC in Dahlgren are embracing Grace Hopper’s dare and do spirit every day. Like the honorees of this year’s celebration, their imagination has led them to excel and their innovation is producing dynamic results.” The discussion panel was a diverse slice of some

of those women STEM professionals from ﬁve departments at NSWCDD, from relatively new employees, to veterans in leadership roles. They are among the nearly 59,000 thousand civilian women working for the Navy, according to Smith. The women spoke about the decision to enter a STEM career. For Megan Hart, a mathematician for NSWCDD, the decision was based, unsurprisingly, on a love of numbers and logical thinking. A competitive spirit and a third grade teacher who brought a math game to the classroom marked the beginning of Hart’s career

path. “I would go home every night and study with my mom so that I could win that game,” she said. “I didn’t care that I was doing math; I just wanted to win that game. I just liked the feeling of success and accomplishment. Unknowingly, I was associating that success with mathematics.” Dena Kota, toxicologist for NSWCDD, was sure she wanted to be a veterinarian when she was a student. In the midst of pursuing a biology degree, she shadowed a veterinarian for what was supposed to be four weeks. “It only took about two hours in a veterinary ofﬁce and the sight of a golden retriever on an operating table, which almost caused me to faint, for me to realize that I was 100 percent wrong about becoming a veterinarian,” she said. Kota dabbled in pharmacy work before earning a pharmacology and toxicology doctorate, a path that eventually led her to Dahlgren. Kota also works as an adjunct professor of biology and participates in STEM outreach programs. Jane Bachman, who works in the ﬁeld of human systems and integration for NSWCDD, knew she had a talent for sciences as a young

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25th Annual Potomac Watershed Cleanup day

The 25th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, at the Dashiell Marina on board Naval Support Facility Indian Head from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Join NSF Indian Head and thousands of other volunteers in removing trash from the Potomac River Watershed. Gloves and bags will be provided, but be sure to bring sturdy boots or shoes and wear appropriate clothing. The event will be hosted rain or shine. For more information and to register for the event, contact Travis Wray at (301) 744-2262 or visit www.potomaccleanup.org.

Volunteers comb the Potomac River shoreline at Dashiell Marina in a watershed clean-up effort in 2011.

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Friday, March 22, 2013

NSF Dahlgren Easter Eggstravaganza a huge success! The skies cleared into a beautiful spring day for this past Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 21st Annual Easter Eggstravaganza hosted by the Dahlgren Youth Activities Center. The NSF Dahlgren Parade Field was full of about 5000 Easter eggs split into age groups

of 0-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10 - 17 with 16 winning tickets for special Easter Bunny prizes. About 230 children and parents came early and brought their own Easter baskets to collect their goodies.

Sponsored by: NSWC Federal Credit Union & Lincoln Military Housing.

U.S. Navy photos by Melanie Watrous

Friday, March 22, 2013

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NSWC Dahlgren Engineer Named 2013 Fellow

CARPOOL/VANPOOL WANTED Starting a Van Pool, A+ quality 7-passenger van, departs NLT 0635 from Fieldhouse/ Courthouse Rd. commuter lot to Dahlgren, Mon-Thurs work hours (0715-1545) except Fri (0715-1515). Call Cheng at 540-6535909. A-Gate commuter wanted only. Van or carpool desired from any rideshare parking area or Reston Town Center. Depart between 0600-0700, return from Indian Head between 160-1700. Call Moses, (301) 743-4180. Van or Car pool desired from Fredericksburg or King George to Indian Head, Monday thru Friday with one RDO, prefer 7-430, but hours can be negotiated. 703909-3380. Riders wanted to start a carpool from the Northern Neck (Lively/Lancaster), passing through Warsaw at 0605 and Montross at 0615, arriving at Dahlgren by 0700; leaving Dahlgren at 1600. Call Lea at 540-653-6776 or 571-232-5412 (cell). From the Ferry Farm area to Dahlgren Bldg. 1500 area. Prefer early work hours. Call Mark, 540-653-2148.

Dr. Alan Evans, a retired Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) principal electrical engineer, was named a 2013 Fellow Member by the Institute of Navigation (ION), the Navy announced March 18. ION honored Evans with the title based on his distinguished sustained professional contributions to the advancement of the technology, management, practice and teaching of the arts and sciences of navigation and his lifetime contributions to the institute. “I feel very indebted to my friends and colleagues at Dahlgren,” said Evans. “It was their assistance and support that enabled our global positioning system (GPS) projects to continually move forward over the years. They were smart, enjoyable to work with and always helpful.” In collaboration with other NSWCDD personnel, Evans demonstrated the very first basic use of the GPS phase measurements to achieve high accuracy position changes.

“Supporting GPS, as it was developing, was very exciting,” said Evans who demonstrated the Stanford Telecommunications receiver, capable of one-measurement-perminute, single satellite tracking. It was used to obtain centimeter-level accurate position changes as the satellites moved across the sky. Evans reported his most recent contribution at the 2011 Joint Navigation Conference. He presented current software developments for a military GPS augmentation system composed of a global network to compute and provide lowlatency corrected GPS ephemeris and clock state estimates to the users. As demonstrated, these developments enable very high-accuracy absolute GPS position, navigation/attitude estimation and time on a dynamic platform using a military geodetic GPS receiver tightly-coupled with an inertial system. The network-assisted GPS substantially improves the real-time accuracy and supports additional GPS anti-jam signal processing important to

Dr. Alan Evans, a retired Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) principal electrical engineer, was named a 2013 Fellow Member by the Institute of Navigation (ION). military applications. During his career at NSWCDD, Dr. Evans was the Principal Investigator for many R&D projects sponsored by the Department of Defense, the Ofﬁce of Naval Research and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. His career in navigation has spanned over 30 years and he

has contributed to both military and civilian applications. Evans has six navigationrelated U.S. Patents and has authored or co-authored 64 papers (100 presentations) at national, or international, navigation and geodetic conferences; including 37 ION conferences (3 Best Presentation Awards), and seven invited papers in academic journals. He received the Defense Mapping Agency Research and Development Award in 1989 and the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award in 2007. Since retiring from the Navy in 2010, Dr. Evans has continued to support GPS Navigation research and development at the Penn State University Applied Research Laboratory. Evans earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Widener University. He holds a Master’s Degree and a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University.

NSASP Commanding Ofﬁcer Speaks to Ruritans

Riders wanted for van pool. Leaves from Richmond at Home Depot on Atlee-Elmont Rd. (exit # 86B off I-95) to Dahlgren. Call David at (540) 653-9203. Clinton, Md., to Dahlgren. Hours are flexible (0600 - 1700). Call Miranda at 703-6929590. Carpool/vanpool wanted from Montross area to Dahlgren. Can also take up to 3 or 4 riders from here if they would prefer me to drive. Call Doc at 252-670-6686.

Want to start a carpool? Need riders? “Commuter Clearinghouse” is a source for information on carpools or vanpools that already exist and need passengers, as well as a place for employees to advertise to start a carpool or vanpool. Whether you already operate a carpool or vanpool and are open to accepting new riders or need drivers, or if you are looking for a carpool or vanpool, provide us with information that might help you find or start a commuter opportunity, such as, where you will need to commute from and to, preferred schedule and contact information. You can send your information via e-mail to nsasp_pao_dlgr@ navy.mil or contact our office toll free at 866-359-5540, or DSN 2498153, or 540-653-8153.

FREDERICKSBURG RIDESHARING SERVICE GWRideConnect is a free ridesharing service that assists persons who are seeking daily transportation from Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline and King George counties to employment locations in Dahlgren among other employment sites. www.gwregion.org/gwride connect.html.

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Aubrey Mitchell (l.), vice president of the King George Ruritan Club, and club president Roy Maloy thank Capt. Peter Nette, commanding ofﬁcer for Naval Support Activity South Potomac for his remarks at the club’s March 14 meeting. Nette proﬁled current commands and mission activities on board Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren. Ruritan Clubs emphasize community service. In one of their community support efforts, the King George Ruritans donate reference books to students in King George County public schools and Dahlgren School on board NSF Dahlgren. This year, a total of 1,060 books were provided -- dictionaries to every 3rd grader, a thesaurus to every 5th grader and an atlas to every 6th grader.

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Friday, March 22, 2013

New Command Ombudsmen Graduate A command ombudsman training session was held March 14-15 at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) on Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. The twoday course was designed to prepare newly appointed ombudsmen for commands at NSF Dahlgren for their role as a liaison between the commands and their families. “Command ombudsmen function as a command information specialist, both dispensing information

from the command to the families and from the families to command,” explains Carol Sparbel, an information and referral assistant with FFSC. “They are invaluable care givers and are the ‘go to’ people with any questions or concerns.” The new ombudsman for Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) is Michelle Abdala. Alysia Schools and April Crocker are now the ombudsmen for the Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS). Also

Base Happenings Dahlgren Navy Ball Lunch Fundraiser Daily at Parade Field Pavilion

The Dahlgren Navy Ball Committee is selling lunch daily (weather permitting)from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the Parade Field Pavilion. This lunch service will be available until the new Subway opens at Cannonball Lanes. Please come out for lunch and support the Dahlgren Navy Ball Committee!!!

participating in the training were Sparbel as well as Evelyn Honea, wife of NSASP Command Master Chief James Honea. Capt. Peter Nette, NSASP commanding officer and Command Master Chief Honea, along with Capt. Donald Schmieley, CSCS commanding officer and CSCS Command Master Chief James Yee joined in the graduation celebration and presented certificates, pins and flowers to their newly trained ombudsmen.

U.S. Navy photo by Gary Wagner

Graduates of Command Ombudsman training, conducted March 14-15 at the Fleet and Family Support Center on Naval Support Facility Dahlgren included (l. to r.) Evelyn Honea, Michelle Abdala, Carol Sparbel, April Crocker and Alysia Schools. Abdala is the new ombudsman for Naval Support Activity South Potomac; Crocker and Schools are new ombudsmen for the Center for Surface Combat Systems.

from the medical clinic. Clear out your old ﬁles and get rid of those papers you didn’t need to keep to ﬁle your taxes. Safely destruct all those papers with your important, personal information that you don’t want others to have access to. Help prevent identity theft. If you have questions, call Carol Allison at 540-653-1839.

tiple services including state ID applications and renewals, driver’s license applications and renewals, vehicle titles, license plates, decals, transcripts, copies of driving records, applications for disabled parking placards, and many more! Stop in and take care of your DMV needs quickly and easily!

DOSC Accepting Scholarship Apps

Second Tour Thrift Store Not Taking Donations

The Dahlgren Ofﬁcers’ Spouses Club (DOSC) is currently accepting scholarship applications. All applications must be in writing and received by April 15. For an application and more information, visit www.dahlgrenosc.webs.com.

DOSC Charitable Distribution Announcement

Armed Services Blood Program will conduct a blood drive on Monday, April 15 from 7 a.m. - Noon at the ATRC Auditorium, Bldg. 1520. All blood collected beneﬁts military members and their families at home, overseas, in harm’s way and recovering from injuries. For an appointment, visit http://www.militaryblood.dod.mil/. Give our troops the precious gift of life - give blood!

The Dahlgren Officers’ Spouses Club is currently accepting written requests from non-profit organizations for their annual charity distribution. DOSC returns profits from their Second Tour Thrift Store in the form of donations to local charities. Submit a written request to DOSC explaining how your organization benefits the community and/or the local military population and how a DOSC donation would benefit your organization. All requests must be in writing and submitted via USPS by April 15. Include organization name and purpose, desired amount and how funds will be utilized and POC with telephone and email address. Mail to Dahlgren Officers’ Spouses Club, attn: Charities Committee, 722 Sampson Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448. For more info, visit www.dahlgrenosc.webs.com, or call (540) 413-1079.

FFSC Sponsoring Shred Truck on April 16

DMV2Go at NSF Dahlgren

VITA Tax Prep

It’s not too late to get a VITA tax prep appointment! If you are active duty or retired military or a reservist, call (540) 653-1839 to secure an appointment for your free tax return preparation today!

ASBP Blood Drive

Spring cleaning means getting rid of those old documents, but you must do it safely! Fleet and Family Support Center is sponsoring a Shred Truck on April 16 from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Parade Field Pavilion parking lot across

The DMV2Go van will be at NSF Dahlgren on May 20 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Parade Field Pavilion. The Navy Ball committee will be selling lunch from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. With the latest technology, the DMV2Go offers mul-

Second Tour Thrift Store is not taking any more donations at this time. We appreciate your support and will post announcements when donations will again be accepted. All proceeds from sales at Second Tour are donated to charities in the Dahlgren/King George and surrounding communities, and provide scholarship funds to dependents of military personnel - past and present - stationed on Dahlgren. Please do not donate used personal items (under clothes, socks, etc.). We are open every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - noon. Our Fall/Winter stock is now available. Come see us on Thursday!

Indian Head IH Spouses’ Club “Treasures” Thrift Store Needs Your Donations!

Plan today to visit the Treasures Thrift Store, located at 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. The store is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations of gently used items are currently being accepted. Want to earn up to $5 in free items from the thrift store every month? Volunteer! Stop by the thrift store during operating hours or email ihspouseclub@live.com for information. To publish information on your event or program under “Base Happenings,” contact NSASP Public Affairs at 540-653-8153 or email jeron.hayes@navy.mil.

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Friday, March 22, 2013

STEM: Discussing challenges of balancing work and family life Continued from page 1

person, but had a difficult time choosing a specific field. Her father, who worked for a Dahlgren command, inspired her to study computer science. Taking a computer class for adult students at a local college allowed Bachman to “test drive” the field. “Sometimes in your path, you have to not only take advantage of opportunities, but you have to make opportunities,” she said. Bachman dedicates part of her time to helping young people “test drive” STEM careers, coordinating the Virginia Demonstration Project STEM Summer Academy in Dahlgren. For Tiffany Owens, a system safety engineer for NSWCDD, seeing construction sites around her childhood home of Buffalo, New York captivated her interest and led to even greater interest in computers. When Owens took a programming class in high school, she realized she “hated programming,” but another class on electricity and superconductors solidified her choice of career, which eventually brought her to Virginia and later Dahlgren. Throughout that journey, Owens has participated in several STEM outreach projects designed to show young people that “engineering can be fun. There’s a whole world out there available to you if you study engineering.” Margaret Neel, a program director for NSWCDD, was inspired to enter a STEM career after a ride on the family tractor at her childhood home in Kentucky, when her mother explained the numbers on a tachometer. When Neel’s parents offered to pay for college or a wedding, Neel chose college and earned a degree in computer science. “I grew up in a very conservative farming family and I knew I wanted to do something noble,” she explained. “To me, working for the Department of Defense is the most noble thing I can do. To be able to support the people who voluntarily put their life on the line for me? There’s no greater honor than to be able to support something like that.” Ann Swope, chief of staff of NSWCDD, found herself inspired to compete in all things by her older brothers, including backpacking. Her love of the outdoors inspired her to begin a career in environmental affairs. As a college student, Swope studied the effects of DDT on wildlife populations. “That convinced me I wanted to go into toxicology,” she said.

The panel of women STEM professionals: left to right, Megan Hart, Dena Kota, Jane Bachman, Tiffany Owens, Margaret Neel and Ann Swope. After she accepted a job at Dahlgren, Swope started a family and advanced through several positions at NSWCDD. “I absolutely love working for the Department of Defense,” she said.

Questions and Answers

The panelists answered several questions from the audience about what it is like to be a woman STEM professional serving the Navy. The first involved the drop-off in interest in STEM subjects among girls as they enter high school and what can be done about it. The panelists emphasized the importance of educating students that math, for instance, is much more than sitting behind a desk and crunching numbers. Neel thought it might only be a feigned lack of interest in STEM subjects motivated by peer pressure and interest in boys. “[At that age] they’re trying to figure out what they can do to make them look different from one of the guys,” she said. Having inspirational parental figures was a common factor among the panelists that helped overcome some of the social norms that weigh on many young women. “I think [female students] need encouragement from adults-parents, grandparents and people who can help them make the connection between learning and a STEM career,” said Bachman. Bachman, Kota and Hart all spoke about how those traditional social pressures have evolved to the point where STEM careers and women are not so unusual anymore. Differences in the ways young boys and girls are expected to behave persist, however. “When I worked as a teacher, I noticed the boys liking math more,” said Hart. “I think there was a completion aspect to it: [boys] weren’t afraid to be loud and jump up and answer a question. The girls were shy: they didn’t want to be wrong

U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos

An all-female color guard kicks off Dahlgren’s celebration of National Women’s History Month on March 13. and didn’t want to embarrass themselves.” Another audience member asked the panelists about some of the non-STEM role models in their lives. The common answer was parental ﬁgures-mothers, fathers, grandparents-but several of the panelists also mentioned school counselors and the examples of other professional women. A new employee asked the panel about some of the challenges they’ve faced in what is still a male-dominated career field. Swope replied that she did not encounter many problems in her career resulting from sexism. “I’m one of those people who tries to find the good in other people, if there’s good to be found,” she said. “I think it’s a lack of education or ignorance and you try to educate but people say things because they don’t know.” Neel recounted difﬁculties in the early part of her career, but noted improvement. “I could tell you stories from the beginning of my career that would probably curl your hair,” she said, “but I

have to say that since I’ve worked at NSWC, I’ve not seen any discrimination.” Owens cited her own professional development as a “growth process” that helped her realize she needed to speak her mind more often. “I’ve learned put yourself out there and share what you know and don’t be afraid to [speak up].” Bachman said she never really experienced any discrimination, but advocated STEM outreach and mentorship as a way to overcome gender bias that still exists in some workplaces. Kota cited the challenge of raising a family and performing at a demanding job, no small task. Nevertheless, Kota said that she has felt support in Dahlgren as she balances those responsibilities. Hart said she has not experienced any challenges based in sexism while working in Dahlgren, but said that making the connection between her mathematics degree and a career was a struggle. So, too, was explaining her calling to other women who think staying in

the home and taking care of a family is the highest calling of women. “Convincing those people that you can balance your life and be successful is challenging,” she said. The issue led into the ﬁnal question put to the panel: what advice could the mothers on the panel offer young women who wanted to have a STEM career and start a family? “Finding the right place, the right job environment, is critical,” said Kota. “We’re fortunate to have a very supportive structure here at Dahlgren.” Bachman pursued her advanced degree at a time when her daughter was old enough to have some independence, but recognized the challenges of being a mom and a STEM professional. “I think women persevere,” she said. “They recognize the challenge and go forward.” Bachman’s career is now in a less time-consuming place and she said she is looking forward to spending some quality time with her daughter, now in high

school. Despite the challenges, juggling all of life’s tasks is itself a lesson to children, she said. “There are some things you do have to drop. You can’t do it all.” Owens, too, described the balancing act that occurs in her professional and family life. The attention required by job and family is in a constant state of ﬂux, she said. “I appreciate the ﬂexibility of Dahlgren and the schedule here. It really helps our whole family.” Neel’s advice centered on professional women knowing and respecting their own limits. For her, a self-described A-type personality, balancing work with children and other activities took a toll. “I could either shower or eat,” she said, rousing a laugh from the audience. When life’s stress caused Neel to reach an astonishingly low, unhealthy weight, the balancing act ceased to be a laughing matter. “Something had to give,” she said, who shortly thereafter moved temporarily to a part-time schedule. Still, advocates of women staying home instead of working affected Neel until she realized that different mothers have different goals. “A good mother is a happy mother,” she said. “You have to make some decisions and the hardest one is deciding where your breaking point is.” Swope’s career was wellestablished when she started her family. After the birth of her first child, Swope took 12 weeks of maternal leave. Some mothers find they do not want to continue their career during maternal leave; for Swope, it was quite the opposite. “Being home for 12 weeks, I knew wanted a full-time career,” she said. “I was a much better parent when I came home to my children, rather than being with them all day.” Swope said she was blessed to have healthy children; if that were not the case, she acknowledged that life could have been considerably more challenging. She urged all employees raising children with special circumstances to bring their concerns to the command’s attention. “People with children that have illnesses, sickness or disabilities, come see us because we want to work with you and help you out.”

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MWR Highlights Dahlgren

Aquatics Center 540-653-8088

Wet & Wild Easter Egg Hunt

March 23, 1 - 3 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Cost: Regular Admission. Oh no! The Easter Bunny tripped and spilled his basket of eggs in the pool! How many can you ﬁnd? Eggs will be at different pool depths for different ages. Games with prizes and fun for the whole family! Please register no later than March 20th. For more information, please contact the Aquatics Center at 540-653-8088.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

April 1 - 5, 2013 Location: Dahlgren Aquatics Center Eligible patrons include all with base access. Cost: $250.00 April 9th from 1600 - 1700 (Pre-Requisite: age verification and swim) April 10th - 13th from 0830 - 1530 (Be prepared for swimming every day) Pre-Requisite MUST be completed successfully at the first class in order to participate in the remainder of training. Certifications include: Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid (good for two years), Blood Borne Pathogens (good for 1 year). For more information, please contact the Aquatics Center at 540-653-6213.

Liberty Center 540-653-7277

Liberty Movie and Pizza Night

March 26 FREE to Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Have dinner with Liberty and enjoy the newest movies. For more information, please contact the Liberty Center at 540-653-7277. Pizza is sponsored by Dahlgren Domino’s Pizza.

Cannonball Lanes Bowling Center 540-653-7327

King and Queen of Bowling

March 30, 6 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Cost: $20/pair. Join us for a Scotch Doubles Tournament. Registration fee includes shoes and game. Prizes will be awarded to the top two ﬁnishers for men and women. You must be 18 to bowl. Please register at Cannonball Lanes by March 28. For more information, please contact Cannonball Lanes at 540-653-7327.

Spring Break Youth Learn-2-Bowl

April 1 - 5, 2 - 4 p.m. Eligible patrons include children ages 5 to 12 with base access.

NSF Dahlgren held its Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/Walk, Wednesday March 13 at 11 a.m. with a great turnout. The cool spring weather made it a perfect day to run or walk for active duty, civilians and even some kids with a little cabin fever. Commemorative T-shirts were given to the ﬁrst 25 registrants who participated thanks to our sponsors, Carroll’s Automotive and NSWC Federal Credit Union. The Dahlgren Fitness Center hopes the next run, the SAPR (Sexual Awareness Prevention and Response) 5K Run/Walk on April 24, will have even greater participation to support April as Sexual Awareness Prevention and Response Month.

Cost: $5 per child. Learn-2-bowl training course available during Spring break offered to children wanting to learn how to bowl. For more information, please contact Cannonball Lanes at 540-653-7327.

Fitness Center 540-653-8580

Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu

New session begins April 2 Interested in Self-Defense and Martial Arts? Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (combat body skills), is one of the few surviving complete martial arts. Undiluted by an emphasis on tournaments, sport technique, or artiﬁcial rules, it teaches shinkengata - actual combat consciousness. Budo Taijutsu is a complete martial art, incorporating strikes, punches, kicks, throws, locks, tumbling, weaponry, stealth, meditation, spiritual empowerment, and a literally unlimited universe of henka (variations). This 1000-year old tradition is ideal for actual personal defense since it requires neither speed nor strength, but relies on distance, interval and natural movement. Register at the Dahlgren Fitness Center. Contact the Fitness Coordinator at 540-653-2016, or the Fitness Center at 540-653-8580.

Isshinryu Karate Classes

New session begins April 2013 (3 month session) Isshinryu is a style of Karate that originated in Okinawa. This program runs year round. Classes are open for ages six and up. Beginner’s class designed for participant who wants to learn about Karate from 5 - 6 p.m. and advanced class designed for participant who has completed the beginner class from 6 - 8 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. The cost is $100 and $70 for each additional family member. Please register at the Fitness Center. Contact the Fitness Coordinator at 540-653-2016, or the Fitness Center at 540-653-8580.

Indian Head Special Event Easter Eggstravaganza

March 23, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Mix House. Egg hunt begins at 11:30 a.m. Join us for an egg hunt, games, crafts, pictures with the Easter Bunny and an exciting afternoon of family fun! This event is free and open to all eligible patrons. For more information contact corey.mccabe@navy.mil.

Weight House Fitness Center Group Exercise March Madness

March 1 - March 29 One month challenge to complete at least 20 group exercise classes! Must take at least 8 strength training classes, 4 yoga, 2 spin and 1 zumba. $12.50 to participate, FREE for yearly members. Register at the WHFC front desk. For more information contact megan.eicholtz@navy.mil.

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March 22 - May 31 Ten weeks to lose 10 lbs. or more! Weekly challenges and

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Movie Theater 540-653-7336 Hours of Operation Friday and Saturday: 7 p.m. Showings Price of Shows Civilians - $5 AD, Retired, Reserve, Family Members (E7 - above) $4 AD, Reserve, Family Members (E6 - below) - $2.50 Child (6-11) - $2 Child (5 and under) - Free Tickets for a movie shown in 3-D are an additional $1 Friday, March 22nd, 7 p.m. Warm Bodies, R Saturday, March 23rd, 7 p.m. Bullet to the Head, R Friday, March 29th, 7 p.m. Beautiful Creatures, PG-13 Saturday, March 30th, 7 p.m. Identity Thief, R newsletters will be provided to help you stay on track. $10 each to participate, money will be distributed to all those who lose ten or more pounds and keep it off to the end of the challenge. Register at the WHFC front desk. For more information contact megan.eicholtz@navy.mil.

Spring Run/Walkers

April 1 - May 31 What a great way to start the day, enjoy the season, meet people and get healthy! Meet at the Fitness Center on Friday mornings at 6 a.m. and start your day energized! Walkers and runners will be split into groups. $5 per person. Register at the WHFC by April 1.

Auto Hobby Shop Auto Hobby Shop Self Help Classes April 8 - Cleaning Tips Mary 13 - Tune Ups June 10 - Basic Car Care Information and demonstration classes will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. These classes are FREE and open to all eligible patrons. For more information contact larry.shanks@navy.mil. Recreational Gear Rentals - The MWR Auto Hobby Shop rents an extensive selection of equipment for your recreational needs. Available items include tents, canoes, tarps, picnic tents, tables, chairs, moon bounce, grills, lanterns, sporting equipment and more! Rentals are available on a daily, weekly or weekend basis. Call the Hobby Shop at 301744-6314 for more information or stop by and see what we have to offer.

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Community Notes Dahlgren Job Fair at Fredericksburg Expo Center

The University of Mary Washington’s Dahlgren Campus will host a job fair on Thursday, March 28, at 3 to 7 p.m., 4224 University Drive, University Hall (Room 110) King George. This career event is sponsored by Job Zone. To register for this event, complete the registration form at www. jobzoneonline.com and return by email to webmaster@jobzoneonline.com or fax (434-263-5199). For more information, contact JobZone at (434) 263-5102.

Weight Watchers at Work

Weight Watchers at Work is held every Wednesday at Northrup and Grumman on Commerce Drive in Dahlgren. Attendees may check in at the main lobby and should bring a badge. Weigh in is from Noon - 12:15 and the meeting starts at 12:15. Meetings are held in the Lincoln Conference Room. All are invited to attend.

Spotsy Dog Park Yard Sale

Sellers are needed for a yard sale to beneﬁt Spotsy Dog Park, Inc., scheduled for Sat., April 13 at Massaponax High School from 7:30 a.m. - Noon. Cost for one parking space (including a spot to park in) is a $15 donation, two parking spaces (block of four) is $25 and 3 parking spaces (block of 6) is $35. Vendor setup will begin promptly at 7 a.m. To reserve your spot(s), call Landry, (703) 785-8756 or visit our website, www.sposydogpark.org.

Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry Needs Donations

The Love They Neighbor Food Pantry in King George is in need of your help! We need food items donated for those in the county in need, and to supplement the newly-opened Soup Kitchen in the county. All donations can be taken to one of the following businesses: Descending Dove, Rocky Top, Unique House, Keller Williams, The Journal, KG Citizens Center, Hopyard Farm, Simply Bliss, Virginia Piano Gallery, Exit Realty or American Business Card Co. Items needed include oatmeal and pop tarts, breakfast bars, peanut butter and jelly, soup, canned tuna, salmon and chicken, canned fruits and vegetables, rice, beans, Tuna or Chicken Helper, pasta and sauce and personal items such as toilet paper, deodorant, soap and shampoo, laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaner, diapers, and feminine products. For more info, visit Love Thy Neighbor online at www. lovethyneighbor-kg.org.

Dirty Lions Mud Run

The King George Lions Club is sponsoring a Dirty Lions Mud Run on June 29 at Eagle Bay off Rt. 218 in King George County.

The event will feature both a 5K Dirty Lion Mud Run and a 1-mile Leo Mud Run. Both races will begin and end at the Eagle Bay subdivision. The 5K Mud Run will be professionally timed. The ﬁrst wave begins at 9 a.m. The 1-mile Leo Mud Run begins at 11 a.m. Awards for the 5K will include male and female overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Age groups will be 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 and up. Awards for the 1-mile race will include male and female 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall. Age groups will be 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 and 11-13. Otherwise, ﬁnishing is reward enough! Event T-shirts will be guaranteed to all pre-registered runners registered before June 15. Late registrants may buy shirts if any are available on race day. Registration opens Feb. 1 at $35 for the 5K Mud Run ($40 if postmarked after April 15, $50 after June 1, $55 day of the race) and at $15 for the Leo Mud Run. Register on line at www.racetimingunlimited.org or www.dahlgrenlions.org, or pick up race forms at Virginia Runner in Central Park in Fredericksburg. Packet pick-up and late registration on race day will be from 7:30-8:45 a.m. for the 5K and until 10:15 a.m. for the Leo Mud Run. A separate registration is required for each participant. Incomplete or unsigned entry forms will not be accepted.

Indian Head Environmental Office to Host Potomac River Watershed Cleanup

Mattawoman Creek Art Center (MCAC) Announces Multimedia Art Show

The Mattawoman Creek Art Center (MCAC) presents a multimedia art show that features the work of visual artists within the commuting area. This exhibit will run from March 22 to April 21, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an Opening reception on Sunday, March 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. MCAC is located in Smallwood State Park, Marbury, Maryland. 35 miles south of Washington DC on Route 224 in Charles County Park Fee is waived

for visitors. For more info, call 301-743-5159 or visit www. mattawomanart.org.

2013 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Begins April 6

The Charles County Department of Public Works would like to remind citizens that the first household hazardous waste collection for this year will be held on Saturday, April 6. The household hazardous waste collection site is located in the parking lot of the Department of Public Works building, located at 10430 Audie Lane, off of Radio Station Road in La Plata. Collection hours are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Items accepted free of charge include: pesticides, herbicides, fertilizer, gasoline, oil-based paint, cleaning supplies, pool chemicals, batteries, expired prescription drugs, fluorescent lights, mercury thermometers, and other poisons found in the home. Please remember to mark any container that does not have a readable, original label. Unacceptable materials include bio-medical waste (sharps, needles, anything with bodily fluids) and ammunition. Used motor oil, anti-freeze, propane tanks, and batteries are accepted on a regular basis at various collection sites. Latex paint is not considered hazardous waste and can be placed in your household trash as long as it is solidified. This can be accomplished by adding kitty litter, shredded paper, or sawdust to the liquid latex paint to aid in drying it out. Household hazardous waste collection will occur on the first Saturday of each month through December. Upcoming 2013 collection dates are: April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sep. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, and Dec. 7. For more information, call the Charles County Department of Public Works, Environmental Resources Division at 301-932-3599 or 301-870-2778, or the landfill and recycling information line at 301-932-5656. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

2nd Saturday Series at Sotterley

Sotterley Plantation’s Second Saturday series presents “A Taste of History: How African American Foods Inﬂuenced Our Modern Cuisine” on Saturday, April 12, at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. What did people eat during the 1700s? Come learn about the foods that were transported on slave ships during the 18th century and how they inﬂuenced colonial dishes, as well as our modern regional foods. Lecture and demonstration will be presented by the Director of Education of Historic London Town and Gardens. Limited to 60 people per session. Cost is $15 per person. Advance reservation is required. Purchase tickets online: http://www.ticketderby. com/event/?id=246419.

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Comment requested on Dahlgren Environmental Restoration Program Naval Support Activity South Potomac and the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren Installation Restoration Team are in the process of updating the NSF Dahlgren Environmental Restoration Program’s Community Involvement Plan (CIP). The CIP is a published guide for maintaining a community involvement program focusing on the environmental restoration program at NSF Dahlgren. The purpose of the Community Involvement Program is to maintain a high level of community understanding and support for the environmental program at NSF Dahlgren. Community

involvement objectives are focused on informing the community about cleanup actions and providing opportunities for the public to offer input into the decision-making process. As part of the update to the Community Involvement Plan, the Navy developed a brief survey questionnaire so that interested community members may provide input. The survey is intended to identify environmental topics of interest and concerns within the community regarding the environmental restoration process, and obtain suggestions on how the Navy can continue to promote community involve-

ment in a convenient and effective manner. Members of the community, to include NSF Dahlgren military personnel, civilian employees and defense contractors are invited to participate in the survey, which is available online at http://fluidsurveys.com/ surveys/navy2013envcomm/nsfd-environ-community-update-2013/?code. The survey will be available online until April 28, 2013. If you know others who would be interested, please be sure to let them know of the link for the online survey. All contributions to this effort will be appreciated.

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In one environmental cleanup project at NSF Dahlgren, workers excavated an underground discharge pipe at a formal chemical warfare laboratory after testing for any remaining active agents and extracting any water remaining in the pipe.

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Share the road safely Courtesy of NSA South Potomac Safety Ofﬁce

Our Mission

The mission of Share the Road! is to improve the safety of drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, runners, and pedestrians by promoting awareness, education, and understanding on South Potomac installations.

Our Vision

. Raise awareness regarding safety for drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, runners and pedestrians. . Prevent injuries and deaths caused by collisions between cars and bicycles or pedestrians on South Potomac installations. . Encourage motorists to be aware of motorcycles, bi-

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CSM Jazz Festival CSM Jazz Festival will be held at 8 p.m., April 5 and

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cycles, runners, and pedestrians on the roads. . Encourage motorcyclists, cyclists, runners, and pedestrians to observe trafﬁc laws and safe practices. . Encourage courtesy by drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, runners and pedestrians . Promote interaction and communication between military, civilians, and base ofﬁcials. . Partner with the School, CDC, Police and the supported commands to educate the children of this community. . Provide educational resources for Naval Support Activity South Potomac. In the following weeks we will be providing short articles with tips for Pedestrians and Joggers, Bicyclists, Motorcyclists, and Car drivers. 6, at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road. Comprised of members of the community, professional musicians, high school and college students, Solid Brass will perform with guest sax-

Weekend women’s forum in Fredericksburg

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ophonist, Pete Baren Bregge and the Randy Runyon Trio. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 day of concert. BxOffc@ csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.

Renaissance Festival

Plan to attend the CSM

Renaissance Festival from 9 a.m.- 9 p.m., April 1920, at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road. Enjoy a full day of activities and entertainment as CSM presents its ﬁrst Renaissance Festi-

The Barbara Hicks Geslock Women’s Forum will be held this Saturday, March 23 from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg, Va. Cost is $15 per person. The mission of the Barbara Hicks Geslock Women’s Forum is to provide a day of networking, workshops and lunch to beneﬁt the women of the Fredericksburg area. The 2013 Women’s Forum will offer a host of workshops presented mainly by women of the community. The women’s forum board is composed of three women from each of the sponsoring organizations (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Alpha Tau Chapter; Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Intl., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Fredericksburg Host Lions Club; National Organization for Women, Soroptimist International of Fredericksburg, Inc. and Twelve and One Club) who plan and direct the annual Women’s Forum day activities. Members of the sponsoring organizations assist on Forum day by helping participants enjoy a memorable program. The Barbara Hicks Geslock Women’s Forum continues to grow and serve our community. Itinerary for the day: Breakfast/Registration - 8 a.m. Opening Session - Speaker - 9 a.m. Workshops - 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Lunch - Noon Workshops - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. For additional details please visit our website: www.womensforuminfred.org. val. Inside the theatre, the CSM Theatre Company will present six different Medieval/Renaissance plays, each intended for a particular audience (G rated - R rated). Additional activities will take place outdoors in the vicinity of the Fine Arts

(FA) Building. Admission to the festival is free; $10 wristbands will be sold in order to gain admittance to all age-appropriate plays throughout the day. All other refreshments, activities, games, etc. are either free or priced by the vendor.

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Building a rain garden Why should I make a rain garden? Catching water in a rain garden allows it to slowly ﬁlter into the ground. This means less rainwater is lost into our storm sewers, which also means there is less ﬂooding and erosion in our streams. What a beautiful way to improve the quality of water in our lakes and streams. Keeping water on site and letting it “perc” into the soil also means more water is available to recharge the water table.

Where should I place a rain garden?

It is important to locate your rain garden where it will collect the most amount of rainfall runoff possible. Placing your rain garden downhill from paved surfaces where water would naturally flow will maximize its ability to collect runoff. Rain Gardens are versatile; they can be any size shape imaginable. It is most practical to locate your rain garden on level to moderate slopes. The most logical location for your rain garden is in an existing low spot in your yard. However, do not place your garden in an area where water currently ponds. Standing water shows you where the soil is slow to absorb water. The rain garden’s function is to aid in water infiltration. Be sure to place your rain garden at least 10 feet from buildings to keep water from seeping into and damaging the foundation. Collecting rainfall from your rooftop is easy, too! Just place your garden where downspouts will drain into it, directing water with a shallow swale if necessary. You may also choose to drain your downspouts to your rain garden through a buried 4” plastic downspout extender like ones you can find at most home improvement stores.

What should I plant in my garden?

Native plants are a natural for this landscape application because they tolerate short periods of standing water, are drought tolerant, and their deep roots make it easy for water to move down into the soil. Native plants are also great at: * Conserving soil and water

* Serving as non-polluting landscapes because they don’t need fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides * Supporting a diversity of wildlife by improving their habitat * Reducing long-term maintenance after plantings are established * Lasting longer because they are winter hardy, drought tolerant, and are less prone to destructive insects and diseases When choosing which natives are best for your rain garden, consider height, wildlife attraction, ﬂowering and sun/shade tolerance. Consult planting guides for sun and partial shade plant recommendations that attract birds and butterﬂies.

How To

It’s simple! Just follow these three easy steps: 1. Start by digging a 4-8” depression with gradually sloping sides as large in circumference as you like. (A good rule of thumb is to size your garden at 30 percent of the area of the roof from which it will be collecting water.) A 4-8” depth will allow water to be captured, but will dry between rain events. If you prefer to hold water in your garden in drier times, dig a portion a little deeper, say 18” in depth. Test your soil’s ability to hold water by ﬁlling the hole with water. If it drains out, you may want to install a plastic liner where you want ponding and install

the plants around the liner. 2. Plant natives recommended in the plans below. 3. Add untreated, shredded hardwood mulch to a depth of 3” on all of the bare soil around the plants to prevent erosion while your natives are establishing.

Growing Tips

While your natives are establishing their roots, you’ll need to water them about every other day. This should be done for the ﬁrst two to three weeks, or until the plants show that they are growing and doing well. When your natives are established, they won’t re-

quire any additional watering. Remember not to fertilize your natives. Fertilizer causes them to grow too tall and fall over. It also stimulates weed growth and creates competition for your natives. Additional information on rain gardens, to include designs and native plant listings is found on line at www.lowimpactdevelopment.org/raingarden_design/whatisaraingarden.htm. For further questions, contact Naval Support Activity South Potomac’s environmental storm water program managers William Fabey at (301) 744-2275 or Amanda Stella at (540) 653-1683.

2nd Annual FredTech Charles County STEM 16 Summit Restaurant Week The University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va. will host the 2nd Annual FredTech Stem 16 Summit on April 20 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Anderson Center on College Avenue in Fredericksburg. The annual STEM16 Summit, sponsored by the University of Mary Washington, FredTech, and the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, highlights the achievements and offerings of our region’s students, educators, and businesses in the STEM arena. This year we expect to highlight student and educator STEM efforts from over 25 local secondary schools, the University of Mary Washington, Germanna Community College and NSWCDD Dahlgren. The Summit is open to the public and admission is free of charge, thanks to our generous sponsors.

Summit Information:

. Expecting approximately 50 STEM-related booths . Technology Demonstrations (including Robotics, Lasers, Rail-Gun models)

. STEM Career Fields Panel . Eagle Dining by Sodexo concession stand will be open for you to purchase food . Keynote Address . Presentation of Scholarship & Educator of the Year Award

Schedule: 10 a.m. Conference & Booths Open 11 a.m. Seminar Session I 11:45 a.m. Welcome, Keynote Address and Scholarship & Educator of the Year Presentations 12:30 p.m. Seminar Session II 2 p.m. Summit Concludes The event is FREE and open to the public! For more information about STEM16 or FredTech, contact FredTech executive director, Mary Garber at mary@fredericksburgchamber.org or STEM 16 Chairman, George Hughes at ghughes@simventions. com. Sponsorships are available by contacting Mary Garber.

Charles County’s restaurants will showcase their creative cuisine and offer delicious deals during the first-ever Celebrate Charles: Restaurant Week, April 1-7. Coordinated by the Office of Tourism, Restaurant Week will feature tasty offerings and unique dining experiences that draw on the region’s bounty. Whether your favorite culinary choice is local seafood, mouth-watering barbecue, or something in between -Restaurant Week will be sure to delight your taste buds! Participating restaurants will offer fixed-price, multi-course meals or specially priced single dishes. Tax, gratuity and beverages are not included in the price. Restaurants will still offer their regular menus during this promotional week. The Celebrate Charles Restaurant Week lineup currently includes Dale’s Smokehouse (Indian Head), The Prime Street Grille (White Plains), Port Tobacco Restaurant (Port Tobacco), Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar (Waldorf), Lefty’s Barbecue Unlimited (Waldorf), Rita’s Italian Ice (La Plata) and Brasas Rotisserie and Grill (Waldorf). Visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov for full event details including restaurant menus and frequently asked questions. For more information, contact Ms. Rachel Reynolds at 301-645-0601 or ReynoldsR@CharlesCounty.org. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

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