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

U.S. Navy Scientist wins NATO Scientific Achievement Award for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Operations Research Link directly to the NSASP Facebook page on your smart phone

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Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) principal scientist Steve Anderson (front row, 3rd from right) is pictured with NATO MSG-088 researchers from Canada, Finland, Germany, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, Turkey, and the United States.

Anderson received the 2014 NATO Science and Technology Organization’s Scientific Achievement Award for outstanding and extensive co-operative research in the field of decision support using modeling and simulation and data farming.

Navy announced Jan. 22.

NATO Chief Scientist Major Gen. Albert Husniaux, conferred the award to Naval Surface Warfare

Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) principal scientist Steve Anderson for his impact on the MSG088 Task Group’s work on

data farming in support of NATO. “It was a great honor to collaborate with some of the most talented people

I have ever met,” said Anderson regarding the prestigious U.S. and in-

See Award, Page 3

Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield kicks off in February

Dahlgren Commissary closed Feb. 12

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A U.S. Navy scientist received the 2014 NATO Science and Technology Organization’s Scientific Achievement Award, the

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

EOD 1 Chad Hovde, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 12 Dahlgren Detachment, wears a bomb suit as he runs toward a suspicious vehicle during a security exercise at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren.

Base employees, service members and the public may notice increased security activity as part of Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield on Feb. 11-12 at Naval Support Facilities Dahlgren and Indian Head.

Exercise Solid Curtain/ Citadel Shield 2015 will be conducted Feb. 2-13 on naval bases and installations throughout the continental United States. Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2015 is not in response to any specific threat but is a regularlyscheduled exercise.

Within the Naval District Washington area, installations participating in the annual exercise will include Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md. and Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, Va. Measures have been taken to minimize disruptions to normal base operations to the greatest extent possible, but area residents may see increased security activity. Traffic congestion around bases and delays in base access are also possible.

Those visiting NSF Dahlgren on Feb. 11-12 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in particular may experience significant wait times for

base entry. Base personnel are highly encouraged to bring their lunch as ability to navigate around the base may be restricted, and to avoid leaving base in efforts to avoid traffic delays at the gate.

In addition, patrons of the Navy Exchange and Branch Medical Clinics should avoid visiting NSF Dahlgren on Feb. 11-12, if at all possible. The Dahlgren Commissary will be closed on Feb. 12.

This annual exercise was developed to enhance the training and readiness of Navy security personnel to respond to threats to installations and units. Various scenarios have been devised to test base security response to a number of simulated incidents.

For more information about Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2015, contact the Public Affairs Office for Naval Support Activity South Potomac toll free at 866359-5540 or 540-653-8153.

FREE CLASSIFIED ADS FOR MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES E-mail nsasp_pao_dlgr@navy.mil or Call (540) 653-8153

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Pentagon Division of USNSCC holds pinning, change of command ceremonies

By Zack Shelby NSASP Public Affairs The Pentagon Division, U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps, held a Chiefs’ pinning and change of command ceremony as part of an event on Jan. 25 at Dahlgren Theater.

The festivities got underway with playing of the national anthem, an invocation, and chief’s pinning ceremony before a uniform inspection where sea cadets were also asked about their future aspirations.

One of the inspectors was Capt. Mary Feinberg, NSASP commanding officer. After welcoming friends, family and distinguished guests she was quick to complement the young cadets.

“I’d like to say Bravo Zulu to the sea cadets standing on this stage,” Feinberg said. “Every one of you did an outstanding job preparing for the inspection and I’m very impressed. I’d like everyone to join me in giving these young men and women a hearty round of applause.”

The crown enthusiastically complied before Feinberg focused on the level of sharpness displayed by the sea cadets.

“You have not only presented me with a professional military experience, you presented me with a military bearing that demonstrates maturity beyond your young years,” Feinberg said. She praised the sea cadets for their enthusiasm and ability to do the less glamorous things related to military service.

“Not every young person who thinks about joining the military thinks about preparing for inspections or practicing drill movements,” she said.

“They’d rather shoot guns, be at sea and fly airplanes, of course. I’m sure I’m not the first to tell you attention to detail is one of the most important skills in the Navy and in life. Getting them right will set you up for success.”

Feinberg stressed the importance of paying attention to details during her 26-year career and told the sea cadets that she was proud of them. She also expressed gratitude to those who helped shape them.

“The young men and women that were on this stage today are proof there are great Americans in ev-

Retired U.S. Navy commander and director of the Gravely Naval Warfare Research Group, Dr. William Bundy was the guest speaker during the ceremony talked about his experience of joining the sea cadets. Bundy graduated from the very first sea cadet training company at Naval Training Station Great Lakes in 1962.

Sea Cadets Ensign Hope White, left, assumes command of Pentagon Division, U.S Naval Sea Cadets Corps, from Sea Cadets Lt. j.g. Kenneth Crater, Jr., center, as Sea Cadet Lt. Cmdr. Jeffrey Anderson, right, Regional Director, Region 054, orchestrates the change of command.

U.S. Navy photos by Zack Shelby

Sea Cadet Lt. Cmdr. Jeffrey Anderson, regional director, Region 054, left, and Capt. Mary Feinberg, Naval Support Activity South Potomac commanding officer, inspect sea cadets from the Pentagon Division during its change of command ceremony on Jan. 25 at Dahlgren Theater.

Sea Cadet Chief Petty Officer Gunnar Keenan, Pentagon Division gets pinned by his grandfather, retired Chief Equipment Operator Ken Crater, during the chief pinning ceremony. Keenan also received the Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medal from the Navy League of the United States. ery generation,” Feinberg said. “But, they didn’t become sea cadets by themselves. They became sea cadets through the tireless efforts of instructors and parents. To the parents here today, I want to thank you for allowing your son or daughter to participate in this great program and for the sacrifices you make for them.”

Feinberg thanked outgoing commander Sea Cadet Lt. j.g. Kenneth Crater, Jr., and his wife, Teresa, for their efforts during his five years in command of the Pentagon Division.

“You’re an awe-inspiring team,” she said.

She also welcomed in-

coming commander, Sea Cadet Ensign Hope White.

“You have some large shoes to fill,” Feinberg said.

“I have every confidence you will be just as successful.” She then welcomed the ceremony’s guest speaker, Dr. William Bundy.

Bundy, retired U.S. Navy commander and director of the Gravely Naval Warfare Research Group, assumed command of USS Barbel in 1988. He was the third African-American submarine skipper and was the first among them to achieve that command from the enlisted ranks.

“It is quite a privilege to be here with you today,” said Bundy as he opened

his remarks. Cadet Bundy graduated from the very first sea cadet training company at Naval Training Station Great Lakes in 1962 and said he was asked to address the cadets from Pentagon Division as well as their parents.

“It is important that you continue to provide support for your sons and daughters as they progress through all the trials and barriers that they will have to overcome and face,” Bundy said.

Bundy talked about his experience of joining the sea cadets and said most of them were high school juniors and seniors at that time.

“We all got together at Great Lakes and we had a first class electrician as our company leader,” Bundy said. “We had a sea cadet flag.”

Like Feinberg, Bundy emphasized the importance of the little things.

“Boot camp in those days included a lot of close attention to detail,” Bundy said. He also said that boot camp as a sea cadet gave him the discipline that shaped the rest of his life.

“The idea of being able to be part of a group of 78 peers, to get along with that group, to make contributions to it, were important things that I learned in that boot camp experiences,” Bundy said. “I want to impress that upon you.”

Bundy also said he thought it was important as sea cadets that they start to think about what they want to do in the future. He said he wanted to share wisdom he imparted upon another group of sea cadets at a recent talk in New England, to the Pentagon Division.

“I think it’s important to have a vision of what your future is,” Bundy said. He then said he could imagine members of the Pentagon Division in important and prestigious position in the future.

“To the parents, to the cadets, I stand here in tribute to what you can become while starting out as a U.S. Naval sea cadet,” Bundy said as he closed his remarks. “Well, my wife told me to be short. I think I used up my 10 minutes.

Just look at me and recognize that I sat where you are some years ago. Good luck.”

Retired Rear Adm. Rob Reilly, national capital council for the Navy League, presented two awards to sea cadets before the change of command from Crater to White, who read her orders before making brief remarks.

“Good afternoon everyone,” White said. “Thank you all for being here today.

I am very excited and happy to be coming in as the new commanding officer.” She then thanked Crater, who she said she met about four years ago for all his guidance.

“Please know that without you stepping in, giving up your free time and your house, this unit would not be where it is today,” White said before expressing her thanks for the opportunity to serve.

“I want the division to know that I will continue to hold the corps value set of honor, courage and commitment. Pentagon Division, your last easy day was yesterday. Pentagon Division, let’s roll!”

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MWR bingo jackpot swells to four figures

By Zack Shelby NSASP Public Affairs The Morale, Welfare and Recreation weekly bingo jackpot will open this week at $1,000 as changes are made to the NSF Dahlgren Bingo program. Susan Wilt of the NSF Dahlgren Child Development Center won the first jackpot since the program began in the fall, $800, on Jan. 21 at the Community House on Dahlgren.

“I was excited and thrilled that I won the jackpot after having only gone to bingo (at Dahlgren) twice,” Wilt said. “I’m a bingo pro. I enjoy playing.”

The weekly bingo extrav-

aganza is now offering more chances to win for Wilt and other pros.

“Also, we have added two new games and have increased each game payout,” said Alice Stanton, MWR recreation director.

The thrill of winning has enticed Wilt to clear her schedule for MWR bingo.

“I’ll be there next Thursday,” she said. “I’m going every week. I like the excitement of the numbers being called.”

There are plenty of other reasons to get caught up in the bingo craze as well.

During February, players will have the opportunity U.S. Navy photos by Zack Shelby

Susan Wilt, the CDC employee who won the $800 bingo jackpot on Jan. 21 at Dahlgren’s Community House. The Morale, Welfare and Recreation weekly bingo jackpot is now up to $1,000.

to choose a two-pack special (buy two packs and receive one purple and red care for free), three-pack special (buy three packs and receive one purple, red and green card for free), or a military/military spouse special (buy one regular pack and get the early bird, purple and red cards for free).

“Food and beverages (non-alcoholic and adult beverages) will be available for purchase,” Stanton said. “You must be 18 years of age or older to play bingo. You must present a valid form of identification to purchase alcoholic beverages.”

For more information about MWR bingo, call Stanton at 540-653-6288.

Award: Research aids humanitarian assistance, disaster relief planning Continued from page 1

ternational scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and military personnel in the task group.

The collaboration enabled Anderson and his colleagues to achieve their objective - assess data farming capabilities worldwide to impact the development of improved decision support to NATO forces.

The Scientific Achievement Award recognizes outstanding contributions in the context of activities in aerospace science and technology or aerospace systems applications.

Calling Anderson’s contribution to the mission of the NATO Science and Technology Organization, “outstanding,” Husniaux recognized the NSWCDD scientist for his “extensive co-operative research in the field of decision support using modeling and simulation and, in particular, data farming.”

“The task group combined results of assessments and explorations to not only recommend, but to demonstrate a way forward for implementing data farming methodologies and processes in the NATO modeling and simulation context,” according to the citation. “In this way, the task group

achieved what no individual nation could achieve alone, a codified process for data farming that is ready and appropriate to support NATO decision making.”

Anderson’s research specifically applied to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief planning.

For example, he used modeling and simulation to explore the effectiveness of the Future Naval Capability project called the Transformable Craft, or T-Craft, in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts.

This potential future U.S. and allied Navy air cushion vehicle could serve many purposes, including the transport of equipment and personnel between locations at sea and ashore during humanitarian assistance, disaster recovery, and major combat operations.

Moreover, T-Craft complements U.S. Naval Sea-Basing strategy as a leap-ahead technology.

Initial designs propose a fuel-efficient craft capable of self deployment during open ocean transits.

T-Craft will enable high speed shallow-water transits while fully loaded with at least four M-1 tanks, good sea-keeping during cargo transfers at sea, and

“It was a great honor to collaborate with some of the most talented people I have ever met.”

U.S. Navy graphic illustration by Victor Strickland

An artist rendering of the Future Naval Capability project Transformable Craft, or T-Craft. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) principal scientist Steve Anderson received the 2014 NATO Science and Technology Organization’s Scientific Achievement Award for impacting a task group’s work - including T-Craft research - in support of NATO. amphibious operations capability.

Anderson briefed findings of his NATO work to myriad groups, from the NATO Technical Review, hosted by the Swedish Defense Research Agency, to the Modeling and Simulation World Conference where his paper won “Best Paper in Defense, Homeland Security and First Responders.”

“I would encourage anyone with an opportunity to participate on a NATO panel or working group to do so,” he said. “If you go with an open mind and a willingness to listen, it will

change you perspectives in so many ways.”

MSG-088 participation included members from the eight countries cited in the award -Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Singapore, Sweden, Turkey, and the United States - but also included visitors from France, Holland, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.

“I am continuing to do what I can, personally and professionally, to address the grand challenges identified by this NATO technical working group,” said Anderson, who cofounded three non-profit

research and education organization to help address these challenges: The International Association for Foresight and Solutions; The Institute for Confronting Global Challenges; and The Foundation for Prediction, Mitigation and Planning (www. ffpmp.org).

“MSG-088 focused upon prevention planning and intelligent responses to probable and likely events,” said Anderson.

“There exists a great deal of data around the world that can be studied to identify trends. Many trends are disturbing, and have the potential to destroy huge investments and potentially cost millions of lives.

I am a firm believer that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We need to establish a robust

‘data observatory’ to support novel interdisciplinary research, and do what we can to make the world a better place for our children and grandchildren.”

Under the NATO Science and Technology Organization, Scientific Achievement Award candidates must have made significant contributions to activities sponsored by the organization during the preceding four years.

Formed in 1998 by the merger of the Advisory Group for Aerospace Research and Development and the Defense Research Group, and stemming from a reorganization of the Research and Technology Organization, the Science and Technology Organization is the largest NATO group for defense science and technology.

Encompassing a network of over 3,000 scientists and engineers from across the alliance and its partners, the Science and Technology Organization promotes and conducts co-operative research and information exchange across the full spectrum of defense research, develops and maintains a long-term NATO research and technology strategy, and provides advice to all elements of NATO on research and technology issues.

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This week in Naval History

Base Happenings

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Dahlgren Dine and Dash at the USO

Feb. 3 from 3 to 6 p.m. Active duty service members and their families are invited to the Dahlgren USO for chili, drinks, desserts and camaraderie.

Second Tour Thrift Store

Second Tour Thrift Store, a Dahlgren Officers’ Spouses Club volunteer-run organization. The store is located at 722 Sampson Rd. and is open on Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

ASBP Blood Drive

ASBP will conduct a blood drive at the Bldg 1470 Conference Room on March 12, 10 am to 2 pm. Blood collected benefits military members and their families. To make an appointment, visit militarydonor.com and use sponsor code “NSF.” Give our troops the most precious gift of all, the gift of life - give blood!

USO Super Bowl Party

The Dahlgren USO will hold a Super Bowl Party this Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Free pizza and drinks for all attendees. If interested please contact FCC Faas or FC1 Langlois, 540-6569477. The USO is an alcohol-free zone.

Indian Head “Treasures” Thrift Store

The Indian Head Thrift Store “Treasures” is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store is located at 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. Donations of gently used items are currently being accepted.

IH, Stump Neck Barbeque Truck

T&J Barbeque at NSF Indian Head on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from approximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., next to the library, and at the NSF Indian Head Stump Neck Annex on Tuesday, from approximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., next to Building 2195.

To publish information under “Base Happenings,” contact Andrew Revelos at 540-653-6012 or email andrew.revelos1@navy.mil

1862 - The storeship USS Supply captures schooner Stephen Hart loaded with a argo of arms and munitions, south of Sarasota, Fla., with cargo of arms and munitions.

1942 - USS Quail (AM 15) bombards Japanese troop concentrations at Longoskawayan Point, Luzon.

1943 - The Battle of Rennell Island begins when Japanese shore-based aircraft attack Task Force 18 cruisers and destroyers covering the movement of transports toward Guadalcanal.

USS Chicago (CA 29) is damaged and sinks the next day.

1944 - USS Tambor (SS 198) attacks a Japanese convoy in the Nansei Shoto and sinks freighter Shuntai Maru north of Okinawa.

1944 - The battleship USS Missouri (BB 63) is christened.

Built at the New York Navy Yard, her keel was laid on Jan. 6, 1941. After her christening and launching Jan. 29, she is completed rapidly, commissioning on June 11 of the same year, the last battleship to enter active service in the U.S. Navy.

1945 - While loading a cargo of depth charges in Lunga Roads, off Guadalcanal, USS Serpens (AK-97) is destroyed by a massive explosion. All but two of the 198 Coast Guard crewmen, plus 57 Army stevedores are killed.

1848 - The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the MexicanAmerican War and establishes the boundaries between the two republics.

1862 - Capt. David G. Farragut, commander of his flagship, the screw sloop of war Hartford, departs Hampton Roads for Ship Island, Miss., where Farragut takes command of the Western Gulf Blockading Squadron in preparation for the assault on New Orleans.

1938 - While piloting a PBY2 aircraft in a tactical exercise off California, Lt. Carlton B. Hutchins collides with another VP-11 PBY-2. Remaining at his badly damaged planes controls, Hutchins courageously allows members of his crew to parachute to safety, but is

1944 - The battleship USS Missouri (BB 63) is christened. Built at the New York Navy Yard, her keel was laid on Jan. 6, 1941. After her christening and launching Jan. 29, she is completed rapidly, commissioning on June 11 of the same year, the last battleship to enter active service in the U.S. Navy. killed in the planes subsequent crash. For his “extraordinary heroism,” he is posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

1942 - USS Seadragon (SS 194) sinks Japanese army cargo ship Tamagawa Maru.

1943 - A Japanese destroyer is damaged, and later scuttled, by a mine laid by US Navy light minelayers off Cape Esperance.

1944 - Destroyer USS Walker (DD 517) sinks Japanese submarine RO 39, 10 miles east of Wotje, Marshall Islands.

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1862 - The first U.S. Navy ironclad warship, USS Monitor, is launched. Commissioned a month later, she soon engages in battle against CSS Virginia, the first battle between ironclad warships.

1863 - While Landsman Richard Stout is a member of the crew of USS Isaac Smith, which is operating on the Stono River, S.C., Confederate forces ambush and capture the ship.

For his brave conduct during this action, in which he is badly wounded, Landsman Stout is awarded the Medal of Honor.

1944 - U.S. Navy ships, in-

cluding battleship North Carolina, and aircraft, sink nine Japanese vessels.

1944 - PB2Y aircraft (VP 13 and VP 102) from Midway Island carry out nocturnal bombing raids on Wake Island to neutralize Japanese airfield installations. The strike marks the first time Coronados are used as bombers.

1960 - The guided-missile destroyer USS John King (DDG 3) is launched at Bath, Maine.

Feb 2

1863 - The “double-ender” side wheel steam gunboat USS Sonoma captures the blockade running British bark Springbok during the Civil War. 1917 - President Woodrow Wilson, in an address to Congress, severs diplomatic relations with Germany after the country decides on the first of the month to reintroduce the policy of unrestricted U-boat warfare.

1944 - PBY Catalinas and USAAF B-25s 5th Air Force aircraft attack a Japanese convoy west of New Hanover and sink a cargo ship, Nichiai Maru.

Feb 3

1944 - USS Tambor (SS 198)

attacks a Japanese convoy and sinks Goyu Maru and merchant tanker Ariake Maru about 200 miles southeast of Shanghai.

1863 - The “double-ender” side wheel steam gunboat USS Sonoma captures the blockade running British bark Springbok during the Civil War. 1917 - President Woodrow Wilson, in an address to Congress, severs diplomatic relations with Germany after the country decides on the first of the month to reintroduce the policy of unrestricted U-boat warfare.

1944 - PBY Catalinas and USAAF B-25s 5th Air Force aircraft attack a Japanese convoy west of New Hanover and sink a cargo ship, Nichiai Maru.

1944 - USS Tambor (SS 198) attacks a Japanese convoy and sinks Goyu Maru and merchant tanker Ariake Maru about 200 miles southeast of Shanghai.

Feb 4

1779 - Capt. John Paul Jones takes command of Bonhomme Richard (formerly Duc de Duras), which was given to the United States by King Louis XVI of France. The name honors Benjamin Franklin, the American commissioner at Paris whose famous almanacs had been published in France under the title Les Maximes du Bonhomme Richard.

1813 - During the War of 1812, the sloop ship Hornet, commanded by James Lawrence, captures and burns the British merchant ship Resolute off Pernambuco, Brazil.

1942 - While the battle for Bataan rages throughout the night, USS Trout (SS-202) loads 20 tons of gold bars and 18 tons of silver coins as ballast to replace the weight of ammunition they had just delivered to US and Philippine forces in Manila.

1944 - Destroyers Charrette (DD 581) and Fair (DE 35) sink Japanese submarine I 175, 100 miles north of Jaluit, Marshall Islands.

1944 - PV-1 Ventura aircraft sink Japanese water tanker Goryu Maru off Emidj Island, Jaluit.

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MWR Highlights

Bingo

540-653-8785

$1000 Jackpot

Thursday Evenings at the Dowell Community House.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Early Bird games starts at 5 p.m.

The jackpot has been raised to $1000! And, for a limited time specials are being offered! During February you can choose a 2 Pack Special (buy two packs and receive one purple and red card for free), 3 Pack Special (buy three packs and receive one purple, red and green card for free) or Military/Military Spouse Special (buy 1 regular pack and get the early bird, purple and red cards for free)! Food and beverages (non-alcoholic and adult beverages) will be available for purchase. There will be plenty of cash prizes available to win. You must be 18 years of age or older to play bingo. You must present a valid form of identification to purchase alcoholic beverages. Look for new games coming in 2015! For more information, contact the ITT office at 540-653-8785.

Cannonball Lanes 540-653-7327

Super Bowl Party

February 1 at 6 p.m. All with base access are invited to a Super Bowl party in the multipurpose room at Cannonball Lanes! Doors open at 6 p.m. Enjoy music, a variety of FREE hot snacks, door prizes, great company and football!

Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase.

Youth Learn to Bowl

February 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. Children between the ages of 5 to 12 will receive individual sessions on basic bowling as well as the opportunity to bowl two games. Please register at Cannonball Lanes no later than February 4th. Cost: $7.50 per child, which includes two games and shoes.

Child & Youth CDC 540-653-4994 YAC 540-653-8009

Valentine’s Dance

February 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Community House.

Youth Sponsorship invites all youth, ages K through 12th grade, to a Valentine’s Dance! Wear red and celebrate Valentine’s Day with your friends! Prizes will be given out and refreshments will be served. Cost: FREE.

Craftech 540-653-1730

ages 6 to 9 will be offered on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.. This is a combination class where children will learn ballet technique and beginning tap technique.

Jazz and tap classes for youth ages 10 to 18 will be offered on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m.. This is a combination class that will focus on building technique, using the foundation of jazz dance. You can expect to see some hip hop, funk and break dancing as well as jazz. There will be a focus on beginning tap technique.

Cost: Military, $50; Civilians, $60. Please register by February 2nd. For more information, please contact the Fitness Center at 540-653-8580.

Boot Camp Class

February 7 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wear red in observance of American Heart Month. All fitness levels are invited to take part in a boot camp class. Also, any patron who wears red to the fitness center during the week of February 2nd6th, can take a group exercise class for free! Cost: FREE

General Library 540-653-7474

Storytime at the Library

Every Friday at 10 a.m. Short or tall, big or small, enjoy storytime and crafts for all! Join the General Library every Friday to read a story and make a craft.

Digital Learning Day

February 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - Make Your Own Website with Weebly. Learn the basics for designing your own website using Weebly. Basic computer knowledge of drag and drop is useful. 12 p.m. - Google Analytics.

Expand on your website knowledge and learn how to add Google Analytics to your website. Having an existing Gmail email address will be helpful. 1 to 2 p.m. - One on One Computer Help by appointment. Please register for these classes

by Friday, February 6th. Cost: FREE.

Paws for Reading

February 10 from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Curl up with a furry friend and read them a story! The General Library will hold Paws for Reading the second Tuesday of every month and give young readers the opportunity to read to their four legged companion. Reading to a pet can help build confidence in young readers. Please register by February 6th to schedule your 15 minute session. Cost: FREE.

Valentine’s Day Party

February 10 at 4 p.m. Stop by the General Library to make Valentine’s Day cards for your class! Snacks will be provided. Cost: FREE.

Liberty Center 540-653-7277

Wing Wednesday

February 4 & 18 at 4 p.m. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Enjoy FREE hot wings while they last!

Beginner’s Lead Stained Glass Class

Dahlgren Movie Theater 540-653-7336 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, January 30th, 7 p.m.

The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies (3D)*, PG-13 Saturday, January 31st, 1 p.m.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (FREE SHOWING!), PG-13 Saturday, January 31st, 4 p.m.

The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug (FREE SHOWING!), PG-13 Saturday, January 31st, 7 p.m.

The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies (3D)*, PG-13 Friday, February 5th 7 p.m., Into the Woods, PG Saturday, February 6th 4 p.m., Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, PG Saturday, February 6th 7 p.m., Unbroken, PG-13 online at https://myffr.navyaims.com/ndwcyms.html. For more information, please contact the Child Development Center at 301-744-4458 or the Youth Center at 301-743-5456.

Information, Tickets & Tours 301-744-4850

Monster Jam 2015 at the Verizon Center January 24 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

January 25 at 2 p.m.

Stars and Strikes Bowling Center 301-744-4761

Open Bowling

Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. Aside from our open bowling hours, party rental hours are available on Saturdays and Sundays! Open bowling cost per game: Military, $2; Civilian, $3; Shoe Rental, $1.

February 3-24 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. In this four-week, Tuesday afternoon workshop, learn the basics of lead glass and make your own stained glass creation. Please register

by January 30th. Cost: $80.00, which includes all materials.

Lunchtime Bowling

Cupids Raids

Cosmic Bowling

Give your family, friends and co-workers a smile this Valentine’s Day. Craftech has a variety of gifts available. Stop in today to see the selection teddy bears, balloons, candy and more! All orders must be picked up by February 13th.

For more information and to place your order, please stop into Craftech or call them at 540-653-1730.

Fitness Center 540-653-8580

Dance Classes

February 2 - April 16. Ballet and tap classes for children

Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stay warm with bowling fun on your lunch break!

Child & Youth Programs Hourly Care

Care is available on a day to day basis and requires advance reservations. Open spaces for hourly care depend on the number of full-time enrolled children. All children 6 weeks to 12 years of age can use this program. Hourly care reservations as well as payments for care can be made

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. What glows in the dark and is too much fun to miss? Cosmic bowling at Stars & Strikes Bowling Center!

Cost: Military, $2/game and $1 shoe rental; Civilians, $3/ game and $1 shoe rental.

Tiki Bar/Mix House Mix House Rentals

The Mix House can be rented for office parties, birthday parties or any special event you may have. Please call in advance to take a tour and book your date!

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Friday, January 30, 2015

Community Notes Dahlgren King George Little League Spring Registration

Spring 2015 Registration is open online. The league will also hold registration in person at King George Middle School from 9 am to 2 pm on the following dates: Jan. 31, and Feb 7. Whether you choose to register and pay online or save the convenience fee by paying in person or mailing it in, we need to verify the players’ ages by citing the original birth certificate (new players only) and verifying residency (for all players). Please bring three (3) proofs of residency indicating a King George address (P.O. Boxes not acceptable) to the Registration Site, King George Middle School Cafeteria on Saturday, Jan. 31, or February 7th between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Wicked Plants at the Science Museum of Virginia

Jan. 24 to May 17 at the Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 West Broad St., Richmond. Step into a macabre world where plants hold the power as you discover the biochemical, physical and neurological processes between plants and the human body. From poisonous to carnivorous to just plain nasty, learn about these diabolical botanical plants inside of a decrepit home - including some of the most infamous plants in history. Cost: $11 adults. Children ages 4-12 and seniors: $10. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.smv.org.

Job Corps Information Session

Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. at Vir-

ginia Workforce Center, 10304 Spotsylvania Dr., Fredericksburg. Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible young people at least 16 years of age that qualify as low income, Job Corps provides the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life. To RSVP, call 540-322- 5781.

8th Annual EOD Warrior Foundation Polar Bear Plunge

Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fredericksburg City Docks. If you think you are brave enough to endure the COLD waters of the Rappahannock River in the height of winter, then join us in this fun event for a great organization! Along with our plunge we will also have our fun and exciting costume contest with awards in different categories like: Best Male, Best Female ,Best Group, Most Patriotic (including EOD themed), Funniest, and Crowd Favorite. Early Registration: $25 (ends January 17th) Late Registration: $75. The EOD Warrior Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves the EOD community by providing assistance to: active duty and veteran EOD warriors that are wounded, injured or ill; families of our wounded and fallen EOD warriors; and by caring for and maintaining the EOD Memorial Wall in honor of our fallen EOD warriors. For more information, email beth.souza.4@ gmail.com.

Railroad Museum and Train Rides

Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon at Rappahannock Railway Workers Museum, 11700 Main St., Fredericksburg. Spend Saturday reliving history at the Railroad Museum. Located in Spotsylvania Busi-

ness Park across from the Fairgrounds and near Shannon Airport. See the tools and equipment used to build and maintain the railroads. Sit in the seats of the restored cabooses and weather permitting, step aboard the restored maintenance of way train for an open air excursion out of the business park and along Deep Run. For more information about these free tours, call 301- 653- 7983.

Indian Head Port Tobacco Players- “The Dixie Swim Club”

Feb. 8 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Bowie High School, 15200 Annapolis Rd., Bowie, Md. This concert is the culmination of The United States Air Force Band’s Collegiate Symposium, a two-day workshop for visiting talented college musicians from around the country. This concert will feature works by Higdon, Respighi, Mackey, Grainger and Sousa, among others. This concert is free and open to the public. No tickets required.

La Plata HS Antique Show and Sale

Jan. 16 -Feb. 1 at 508 Charles St., La Plata. Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other’s lives. The Dixie Swim Club focuses on four of these weekends - a hilarious and touching comedy about friendships that last forever. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 301-932- 6819.

Indoor Yard Sale

Free Concert: The United States Air Force Band

Feb. 7 from 7 to 8 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Rd., Mechanicsville, Md. It’s cold outside, so come inside to the Fellowship Hall for lots of great bargains! Children’s clothes, toys, household items, electronics, furniture, bake sale and more. Proceeds benefit the Preschool’s Tuition Assistance Fund.

Financial donations to support the fund will also be accepted. Call 301-884-5455 for information or visit www.mtzionpreschool.com for directions.

The La Plata High School Music Program announces its 23rd annual Antique Show and Sale. The show will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Take a step back in time while you shop and browse vintage jewelry, toys, clothing, furniture, collectables and more from over 50 dealers from the Mid-Atlantic region. Refreshments will be available along with door prizes. Each year La Plata High School welcomes hundreds of people into the school to shop and enjoy the show. The community looks forward to the show every year and even the dealers agree that La Plata’s show is their favorite in which to participate. This event is the largest fundraiser of the year and all proceeds benefit the La Plata High School band and orchestra students, in purchasing music, instruments, accessories, uniforms and transportation. Admission is $5.00 or $4.00 with an ad from the newspaper or advertising post card.

So Md Rock & Mineral Club Show

The Southern Maryland Rock and Min-

See Community Notes, Page 7

CBIRF Marines recognized by NSASP U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kuande Hall

Gunnery Sgt. Robert Seymour, left, receives a letter of appreciation along with Staff Sgt. Chaz Carter, center, from Capt. Mary Feinberg, right, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity South Potomac during a ceremony Jan. 16. Both Marines are assigned to the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force and were recognized helping the Public Works Department respond to a water leak at a Naval Support Facility Indian Head site containing unexploded ordnance. The Marines and their explosive ordnance disposal expertise saved the Navy $8,000. Thank you, Devil Dogs!

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eral Club will hold their 25th Annual Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show on Saturday, Feb 14 from 10-5 at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The show will feature over 200 tables. Parking is free. Throughout the show, there will be free demonstrations. Door prizes will be awarded every half hour. Events include a fluorescent display, free rocks for kids, a “mini-mine” for kids and more. Admission is $5; Seniors(65+) and students (1217) $4; free for those under 12 and Scouts in Uniform. For an additional $1 off admission coupon, go to www.SMRMC. org. Questions? Call Michael Patterson at (301) 297-4575.

Military Veterans Stand Down Event

Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post 82 in La Plata. Post 82 is holding a Stand Down event for U.S. Military Veterans and their dependents.

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The focus of the event is for veterans to connect with numerous agencies and service providers, Veterans Affairs enrollment, assistance with writing a resume, assist those who are homeless or in need of assistance. Many other services will be represented for the veterans and their dependents.

visit www.dcmilitary.com.

Mechanicsville Optimist Auction and Yard Sale

Feb. 21 starting at 7 a.m. at the Mechanicsville Fire Department Social Hall.

This is an annual auction to benefit the community. Lots of great items to bid on.

Baltimore Ravens signed Football as well as a Washington Redskin signed Football.

Filled themed baskets such as Hershey, Pepperidge Farm. The Yard sale begins at 7am the Auction at 9:30am. This year our auctioneer will be Jeff Hayes of Hayes Auction Services. For more information or to donate contact Terri Palmer, 301-884-8082.

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