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

Women’s History Month observances highlighted at Indian Head, Dahlgren Link directly to the NSASP Facebook page on your smart phone

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By Zack Shelby, NSASP Public Affairs and Monica McCoy, NSWC IHEODTD Public Affairs Commands and activities across Naval Support Facilities (NSFs) Dahlgren and Indian Head honored the contributions of women to the nation at several Women’s History Month events in March.

NSWC IHEODTD Women’s History Month Symposium

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Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) kicked off the observances when it hosted a Women’s History Month Symposium on March 19 at the Village Green Pavilion in Indian Head, Md. The event featured displays showcasing Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robotics and Energetics Manufacturing operations along with community participants from Charles County Detention Center, Charles County Animal Control, S & D K9 Rehabilitation, Accokeek Foundation Ecosystem

Farm, Courtney’s House, George’s BBQ, Michelle’s Cakes, Hilltop Nutrition, Samaritan House and others. This year’s National Women’s History Month theme, “Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives,” honors the vibrant history of women as the essential fabric of our nation’s history; and encourages reflection on the sacrifices, contributions and commitments of women order to inspire current, and future, generations.

NSASP CO, CMC speak at ATRC

The Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) commanding officer and command master chief spoke about their experiences as women in the military March 20 at the Aegis Training Readiness Center auditorium at NSF Dahlgren.

CMC Dee Allen said women now make up about 68,000 (19 percent) of the active duty and reserve Navy total force.

Female Navy civilians account for about 35 percent of the Navy civilian workforce.

“Naval women today hold higher level leader-

U.S. Navy photos by Matthew Poynor

NSWC IHEODTD’s Jean Nelson, left, discusses current Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot operations with Naval Support Activity South Potomac Commanding Officer, Capt. Mary Feinberg, right, and Command Master Chief Dee Allen during a Women’s History Month Symposium on March 29 at the Village Green Pavilion, just outside Naval Support Facility Indian Head. ship positions in the Department of the Navy more than any time in history,” Allen said. She said early on in her career, she wanted to be a command master chief.

“At that time, there were a very select few female role models,” Allen said.

“In fact, I was a first-class petty officer before I ever saw a female flag officer. I was a senior chief before I

NSWC IHEODTD’s Dr. Ruth Doherty encouraged guests to inspire the next generation of female scientists, technicians, engineers and mathematicians by exploring and supporting STEM opportunities during a Women’s History Month Symposium on March 29. ever served with a female XO (executive officer). It was not until this tour as the base command master chief, I have had the honor of serving with a female commanding officer.”

Capt. Mary Feinberg, commanding officer of NSASP, is the third female CO to lead the command since its establishment in 2005.

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Report examines economic impact of NSFs Dahlgren, Indian Head

By Andrew Revelos Despite ongoing fiscal uncertainty in the Department of Defense (DoD), Naval Support Facilities (NSFs) Dahlgren and Indian Head remained major economic contributors to the communities surrounding the installations during fiscal year 2014 (FY14), according to a report by Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP). The purpose of the study was to measure the economic impact both bases have on the community around them at minimum; the actual

economic contribution of the bases, a complex calculation beyond the scope of the report, is undoubtedly higher.

The report examined several aspects of commands at Dahlgren and Indian Head, including the number of employees, contractors and service members, their geographic distribution, military and civilian payroll, budget authorizations, total contracts and local contracts. The latter data point calculated contract dollars from NSASPbased commands and activities spent in the lo-

calities in the immediate vicinity of NSFs Dahlgren and Indian Head. Though the study sought to incorporate the most current data available, in some cases numbers from fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011 were included to provide a more comprehensive summary.

At NSF Dahlgren, employment numbers remained steady in comparison to the FY13 report, with a few measurable but minor decreases related to attrition. A total of 6,895 federal employees, service members and contractors

work onboard the installation. Unlike last year’s report, the figures did not include Dahlgren- or Indian Head-affiliated contractors working off site. More than 34 percent of personnel assigned to Dahlgren live in King George County, with Spotsylvania County hosting the second most Dahlgren personnel at more than 14 percent.

Total civilian and military payroll at Dahlgren during FY14 was $493.21 million and $32.79 million, respectively. Total budget authorizations for the commands and ac-

tivities at NSF Dahlgren totaled more than $3.5 billion, with total contract expenditures of $2.2 billion. More than $482 million of those contract dollars were spent locally. The study defined local contract dollars as those spent in the Virginia counties of King George, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Caroline and Westmoreland, and the city of Fredericksburg, and the Maryland counties of Charles, St Mary’s and Prince Georges.

At NSF Indian Head,

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Sailors complete ASF training

U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos and Zack Shelby

Sailors pose for a photo at JD’s Training Center at Dahlgren after graduating from a two-week Auxiliary Security Forces (ASF) Course on March 20. Just prior to the graduation ceremony, the Sailors completed OC pepper spray training, one of the most challenging parts of the course. Capt. Mary Feinberg, Naval Support Activity South Potomac commanding officer, posed for photos with class award winners and made brief remarks. “I do appreciate you being here for two weeks,” Feinberg said. “You will be standing a very important duty when we put you out there whether you’re standing at the gate or out on patrol with the police officers. You guys are vital to the security of this base.” The ASF graduatesassigned to NSASP and the Aegis Training and Readiness Center--will augment NSASP security forces at Naval Support Facilities Dahlgren and Indian Head. Bravo Zulu to the newest graduates!

St. Paddy’s Day 5K Poker Run

U.S. Navy photos by Stacey Scarabello

Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren hosted a St. Paddy’s Day 5K Poker Run on March 17... Irish or not, runners were dressed in green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! The weather was perfect and the luck of the Irish was with all runners as they crossed the finish line.

Runners were given playing cards before the start and halfway through the run. The runner

with the best poker hand at the end of the run received a special prize. Below are the results: Best Poker Hand: Howard Thomas Male/Female Open (40+): Skip Wichart and Laura Fray Overall Male/Female: Andrew Williams and Courtney Sloat Overall Military Male/Female: FC1 Dean Parker and HM1 Tasha Fausto

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the study found there were 2,976 federal employees, service members and contractors working onboard the installation.

More than 63 percent of NSF Indian Head personnel resided in Charles County during FY14. St Mary’s County came in second, hosting more than 6 percent of the installation’s workforce and military personnel.

Civilian payroll and military payroll at Indian Head totaled $239.7 million and $5.15 million, respectively. The commands and activities at NSF Indian Head received a total of $312.69 million in budget authorizations and spent $522

million on contracts, of which $204.26 million was spent locally.

Taken together, the numbers show both instal-

lations holding steady in their economic impact on surrounding communities despite the implications of the Budget Control Act of

2011, more commonly known as the sequester.

However, it must be noted that the effects of the sequester were partially mit-

igated by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, which raised the spending limits imposed by the sequester during FY14 and FY15. The

sequester cuts to the DoD will go back into effect at the end of FY15, though Congress may yet reach a new budget resolution.

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“Thank you Command Master Chief Allen for sharing your experiences and keys to success with us,” Feinberg said. “Once again you’ve provided me with more of your invaluable mentoring through your speech. As you can see, mentoring is a two-way process that continues regardless of your pay grade, position in a command or business. We are always learning -finding better ways to get the job done and growing as a person, both personally and professionally.”

Allen and Feinberg both shared their experiences, successes and challenges as women in the Navy. Both have served the Navy for more than 25 years and took questions from the audience on a variety of subjects.

One question was about impediments.

“You have to figure out how to work with different personalities,” Feinberg said. She explained how working in a male-majority environment leads some men to view women differently in comparison to other men.

“When you come into a command that is a majority of men and then you step in as a woman, they do look at you differently,” Feinberg said. “But, as long as you are professional and get your job done, do what is assigned to you, and show that you are willing to take on extra responsibilities, that will help you go a very long way.”

Another question was about the challenges of balancing raising children with having a Navy career. Feinberg and Allen are both married, but don’t have children. It didn’t mean they weren’t exposed to the experience, especially Allen who took an opportunity to have a

Naval Support Activity South Potomac Commanding Officer, Capt. Mary Feinberg kicked off the at the Women’s History Month Symposium on March 19 by sharing opportunities provided to her as a naval officer.

U.S. Navy photos by Matthew Poynor

NSWC IHEODTD’s Elizabeth Oliveras demonstrated Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot operation at the at the Women’s History Month Symposium on March 19. direct impact on the subject.

“I did a tour in women’s policy for three years and it was one of the most challenging tours that I ever had,” Allen said. “I had the opportunity to actually make policy for the Navy that affected work-life balance. I was the one who actually wrote the Navy’s pregnancy policy and we were the ones who actually changed the policy for maternity leave.” She said she had the opportunity to travel across the fleet CONUS and OCONUS (inside and outside the continental United States) to ask Sailors for their input on subjects such as work-life balance.

“I talked to Sailors male and female and asked them what they wanted,” Allen said. “I took all that information back and that’s how we came up with the policies we have in place today.”

A Sailor asked about the prospects of having a 24-hour daycare on base. Feinberg didn’t

make any promises, but offered to follow up.

“I will tell you we will take this back and look at It,” Feinberg said. “We will absolutely take this back and look into it, get you an answer and see if there’s something we can do.

No promises, but we’ll look into it and see.”

Although there can be no guarantees, Allen’s efforts prove that asking questions and receiving input can net positive results.

NSASP CO speaks at Dahlgren Public Works

Feinberg also spoke at Dahlgren Public Works March 23 as Women’s History Month observances continued on base. A similar ceremony is scheduled for NSF Indian Head on March 25.

“It is my pleasure today to introduce the captain,” said Gary Kendrick, Dahlgren Pub-

lic Works Officer. “She has graciously accepted our invitation to speak on this topic. As you know she is the installation commanding officer. She’s also a flight officer. She’s done a lot, been a lot of places and seen a lot of things.”

Much like at the observance at ATRC Feinberg gave a brief synopsis of her career as a female officer.

“Being successful in the Navy is no secret,” Feinberg said. “It takes hard work - taking the challenging jobs.” Feinberg said she imagined having the opportunity for a successful career.

“My dream for success in the Navy has been no different than those women who have gone before me,” Feinberg said. “I’ve always looked for opportunities to excel and made sure I put forth 100 percent to every job assigned. I knew I could be successful, but never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would end up with the opportunity to command two cities known as Naval Support Facility Dahlgren and Naval Support Facility Indian Head.”

Feinberg said when Congress lifted the Combat Exclusion Law she was offered the opportunity to transition to the P3 Aircraft.

“I was one of the first females to report to the P3 Squadron for an operational flying tour as a lieutenant junior grade,” Feinberg said. “I successfully completed that first P3 tour with two deployments and I look back on it fondly both personally and professionally. I have life-long friends who pushed and mentored me on a daily basis. They were always encouraging me to get qualified for the next position. I’ve always been told ‘the sky is the limit’ which is perfect for an aviator.”

Later, Feinberg opened up the floor to questions from the audience. Feinberg was asked how attitudes have changed toward women and how their prominence has increased since she first came into the Navy In 1989.

“When I was a junior officer, there were some dinosaurs,” Feinberg said. “But, for the most part, I see it just getting better and better all the time.” She said as time goes on, it will be interesting to see how women continue to progress within the Navy structure. Feinberg said the Navy has gotten past the point of differentiating between male and female officers.

“We’re both officers now,” Feinberg said. “The enlisted personnel are Sailors. It’s not a female Sailor versus a male Sailor.

It is a Sailor. I think we’ve gotten much better on that.”

Feinberg added that she would like to see a female achieve the position of Chief of Naval Operations (CNO).

“I’m waiting for the day for that to happen,” she said.

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Dahlgren School students prep ROVs for regional competition

Base Happenings

By Andrew Revelos

Dahlgren Second Tour Thrift Store

Second Tour Thrift Store, a Dahlgren Officers’ Spouses Club volunteer-run organization, will hold a bag sale on clothing only April 2 and April 9. Fill a bag for $5 each. The store offers free uniforms (gently used) for active duty military members are always available on the porch. Store profits are donated back to the community in the form of scholarships for military families who have served at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren and support for local charities serving King George County. The store is located at 722 Sampson Rd. and is open on Thursdays from 12:30 - 3 p.m.

Indian Head 27th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup Set for April 11

Volunteers are needed for this year’s Potomac River Watershed Cleanup at NSF Indian Head, scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 9 a.m.

- Noon. Help improve Charles County’s waterways and combat litter by volunteering for this year’s watershed cleanup. Hot dog lunch for all attendees that help clean up litter. This event is open to all with base access and will take place near the Marina area. Military families are welcome and this is a great opportunity for students to earn community service hours!

This event will be held rain or shine. If interested in attending, please call Travis Wray at 301-744-2262.

“Treasures” Thrift Store Donations

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.

Barbeque truck at IH and Stump Neck

Enjoy delicious 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 on your event or program under “Base Happenings,” contact Andrew Revelos at 540-653-6012 or email andrew. revelos1@navy.mil

Some of Dahlgren School’s best and brightest gathered March 20 at the Naval Support Facility Dahlgren pool to test their Sea Perch underwater remotely-operated vehicles (ROVs) ahead of a regional competition scheduled for April 25 at the University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg Campus.

In a process instantly familiar to the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professionals at NSFs Dahlgren and Indian Head, the students tweaked and tested different features on their ROVs in hope of optimizing their designs.

This year’s competition has some new challenges, including an abacus-like ladder with rungs that narrow; competitors must slide pieces down each rung with their ROVs. Another new element is a target through which the ROV arm must enter to release a floating paddle. Finally, competitors must use their ROVs to move a pipe through a hole, something that resembles the work explosive ordnance disposal ROVs do.

“Today, we’re testing the drag to see whether we should leave the netting on or not,” said Ann Doyle, science and math teacher at Dahlgren School.

A netting of thin black plastic is permitted in the students’ design and adds some stability, though of course, it also adds drag and makes the ROVs measurably slower.

Once the students evaluate the use of the netting, they will build a robotic arm on their ROVs. “They have to decide where they want to put the arm and how long to make it,” said

Ann Doyle, left, science and math teacher at Dahlgren School, helps 8th grader Natalie, right, as she works to optimize her Sea Perch underwater ROV at the Naval Support Facility Dahlgren Aquatics Center on March 20.

Doyle. “We want them to think about how they can make their designs betterthe whole big picture. Of course they want to be better and faster and they want to win.”

Another aspect of the competition-a daunting one for the students-is presenting their designs to a panel of judges. Competitors are expected to know not only their own designs, but the scientific principles behind them. “They have to talk the talk, too,” said Doyle. “They have to talk about the problems they had and how to solve them.

The judges ask some really tough questions.”

Like any large, multifaceted challenge, the students seemed to take it a step at a time.

Unlike the other three pairs of Dahlgren School students participating, Natalie, an 8th grader, was an army of one. The military will take her family to Guam before she is able to compete at regionals, but she nevertheless enjoyed building her Sea Perch.

“We’re testing whether the robot is faster with or without the net,” she said.

“It looks like it’s faster without the net.”

The long trial and error sessions didn’t faze Natalie in the least, not even when she gave herself a blister using a soldiering iron to construct her Sea Perch.

“For me it’s just really fun and not that hard,” she said. “Every day is a little different.”

Natalie hopes to bring the Sea Perch program to her new school in Guam.

Messiah, one of two Dahlgren School 7th graders participating in the competition, relished the opportunity to build a Sea Perch, though he admitted that it was a challenging process. “We had some problems with our motors and wires. Soldering was a big thing we had to do-we can’t use tape or glue.”

Setbacks are to be expected in any kind of STEM activity and learning how to deal with them is just one of the benefits of the Sea Perch program. “It gets

frustrating when [other students] are ahead of you and you’re behind fixing something, but it got easier and everybody pitched in to fix it,” said Messiah. “It gets harder but then it gets easier as you go-it’s been fun and it’s one of my favorite classes.”

Messiah said he is both nervous and excited to compete. “I’m excited because I really want to go to see how it is, but I know there are so many other competitors, so that makes me nervous. But I’m a competitive, anyways.”

Melanie, 8th grade, is the only student who competed last year. She is sharing that wisdom with this year’s competitors. “I know most of us are nervous, but when we get there we’ll have to calm ourselves down,” she said.

“That’s why is it’s good to have partners. Alyssa really calms me down.”

Melanie’s Sea Perch teammate, Alyssa, agreed that working in pairs helps tame anxieties. At the same time, making decision and working together brings challenges, too. “Lots and lots of arguing,” said Alyssa, a point that elicited knowing smiles from both young ladies.

“Maybe someone is better at maneuvering it, or doing this obstacle or that obstacle,” said Melanie.

“We have to use teamwork.”

Teamwork might not get its own letter in the STEM acronym, but it is certainly something that Sea Perch helps young people learn.

The Tigers from Dahlgren School have a clear understanding of the importance of teamwork and that skill will serve them well at the regionals. Good luck to this year’s competitors!

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MWR Highlights

Dahlgren Movie Theater

Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza

Aquatics Center

March 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All children, infants to youth age 17 are invited to participate in the annual Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza! Please be on time. Parents should bring a bag or basket to collect the candy-filled eggs and as always, monitor the candy when children open them up.

There will be a Golden Egg for each age group, to receive a special prize! Age groups will be: Mobile infants to age 2, 3 to 5, 6 to 12 and 13 to17. Parents should sign up before the event. Cost: FREE.

540-653-8088

Craftech

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

April 6-10 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All with base access, age 15 and older are invited to take Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR/AED Training. There will be a pretest on April 6th from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Participants must pass this pretest to continue with the class. Please register at the Aquatics Center by March 30th. Cost: $15.00 to take the pretest. $235.00 to enroll in the week-long class.

Auto Skills Center 540-653-4900

540-653-1730

Don’t delay, order today! Easter is April 5th. Let Craftech customize your Easter basket!

Wax and Watercolor Painting

April 3 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. In this two-week, afternoon class, learn wax and watercolor technique. Maximum class size is four. More classes will be added if demand is high.

Please register by March 30th. Cost $75.00, which includes all materials.

Beginner’s Lead Stained Glass Class

New Driver Class

April 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. Are you a new driver or do you know someone who is going to get their driver’s license?

Register for this class and the knowledgeable staff at Auto Skills will teach you the basics of taking care of your vehicle, to ensure your vehicle takes care of you. Cost: FREE.

April 7-28 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 April 3rd.

Cost: $80.00, which includes all materials.

Bingo

540-653-8785

The jackpot keeps on growing!

Thursday Evenings at the Dahlgren Community House.

Doors open at 4 p.m. Early Bird games start at 5 p.m. Bingo is growing and so is the excitement! The jackpot now starts at $1,000 and 48 numbers and will increase $100 and 1 number each week it is not won. Payouts for regular games start at $50. Two new games have been added for a total of 11 games. Double Action is a coverall game. Cards are an additional $1, but offer a $75 payout! MWR Appreciation is a coverall game as well for an additional $1. The payout is 90% of sales brought in for that card. Food and beverages (non-alcoholic and adult beverages) are available for purchase. All with base access are invited. Participants playing bingo must be 18 years of age or older. A valid form of identification must be shown to purchase alcoholic beverages. For more information, please contact the ITT office at 540-653-8785.

Cannonball Lanes 540-653-7327

Bowling with the Easter Bunny

April 4 from 12 to 2 p.m. The Easter Bunny is coming to Cannonball Lanes and you’re invited! Bring your camera for cosmic bowling fun and pictures with the Easter Bunny!

Cost: $8.50/child, which includes two games of bowling and shoe rental.

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

Give Parents a Break

At the Child Development Center. Eligible patrons include all children 6 weeks to 5 years of age (not in kindergarten). The CDC is offering extended hourly care scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month and the 2nd Saturday of each month. This care is free with a respite care referral and $4/hour for all other eligible patrons. Please call the center for more information and to register.

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 27th, 7 p.m.

Kingsman: The Secret Service, R Saturday, March 28th, 4 p.m.

Adventures of Tintin FREE SHOWING!!, PG Saturday, March 28th, 7 p.m.

Hot Tub Time Machine, R Friday, April 3rd, 7 p.m.

Chappie, R

Fitness Center

Tire Maintenance Service Class

April 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Keep your tires properly maintained through the spring and summer months. Learn the warning signs to detect a problem before it occurs. Cost: FREE.

540-653-7336

540-653-8580

Colonial Williamsburg Trip

BodyGem

Personalize your health and fitness program by finding out your unique metabolism, which is the number of calories your body burns each day. A simple and accurate metabolism measurement can help you reach your goals faster than ever. Call the fitness center to set-up an appointment.

Cost: Active Duty/Reservist, $15.00; Military Retirees and Dependents, $25.00; All Others, $35.00.

April 4. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Register at the Liberty Center for more information.

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

April 11 at 10 a.m. It’s month of the military child! Bring the whole family to the fitness center for a 3-on-3 basketball tournament! Registration will take place March 30th through April 10th at the fitness center. Cost: FREE.

Child & Youth

General Library

CDC 301-744-4458

540-653-7474

National Library Week & Spring Celebration

March 30- April 11. Celebrate National Library Week!

All check out transactions or new library card sign-ups during these two weeks will earn you an entry to win a gift card! Don’t miss the other special activities planned!

Cost: FREE. March 31st - Spring Bonnets & Baskets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Stop by to make your own Easter Basket, Easter Bonnet or baby headband.

April 1st - Find hidden Easter eggs throughout the library!

April 3rd - Storytime and pictures with the Easter Bunny at 10 a.m.

April 3rd - Half Day Craft Day Movie at the Dahlgren Theater at 1 p.m. Watch Big Hero 6 for free. Kids in grades pre-K through 12th will receive a free small popcorn and a small drink!

April 7th - Patron Appreciation Day: Enjoy snacks at the library.

April 10th - Spring Celebration! Enjoy a petting zoo, pony rides, and crafts from 4 to 6pm.

Liberty Center 540-653-7277

Domino’s Pizza Night

March 31 at 4 p.m. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Watch your favorite movies, relax and enjoy FREE pizza!

Summer Camp

At the Youth Center. Register your Kindergarten through 5th grade children for Summer Camp at the Youth Center!

Program runs from June 22 to August 28. Contact the Youth Center for more details.

Camp Mids

At the Youth Center. Register your Middle School age children for Camp Mids at the Youth Center! Registration begins March 30th. Program runs from June 29 to August 7.

Contact the Youth Center for more details.

General Library 301-744-4623

National Library Week & Spring Celebration

March 30- April 3. Celebrate National Library Week! All check out transactions or new library card sign-ups during this week will earn you an entry to win a gift card! Don’t miss the other special activities planned throughout the week. Cost: FREE. March 30th - Spring Bonnets & Baskets at 4 p.m. Stop by to make your own Easter Basket, Easter Bonnet or baby headband.

April 1st - Find hidden Easter eggs throughout the library!

April 2nd - Spring Celebration! Enjoy a petting zoo and pony rides from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Youth Center!

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Community Notes Dahlgren Weekly Pool Session - Team River Runner Fredericksburg Chapter

Team River Runner (TRR) program is a national, non-profit 501 (c) (3) network, which creates innovative paddling programs designed to assist with the recovery of those injured (physical or mental) while serving our country.

Through paddle sports, TRR volunteers and partners provide local communities opportunities for the active and positive support of healing service members and their families. How To Get Involved: We need VOLUNTEERs on a weekly basis on Sunday’s from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ron Rosner YMCA, 5700 Smith Station Road, Fredericksburg. Come out and support the Wounded Warriors in the program while improving your own paddling skills. To volunteer or learn more about the program, email FredericksburgVa@TeamRiverRunner.org.

Bare Essentials of Survival Workshop

March 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mott Run Reservoir, Fredericksburg. Ages 11 through adult. Learn the naked truth of survival.what to do in the worst wilderness scenario when you are wet, cold and lost. Led by survival expert, Dustin Chappell, practice hands-on skills you’ll want to know (including how to use a bow-drill, use of fire igniters and flame extenders). Dress for the weather and bring a sack lunch. Pre-registration required (all ages pay). Cost: $35/$45 (residents/non-residents). For more information or to register, call 540-786-8989.

Mac N’ Cheese Bakeoff

Love Macaroni and Cheese and helping a good cause simultaneously? Then come to the Mac & Cheese Bakeoff on March 28 at Hyatt Place Fredericksburg! All proceeds will go to The Fire Breathing Kittens as we strive to raise money for the Avon 39 Walk to End Breast Cancer! Admission is by donation so you may donate as little or as much as you would like!

March 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Hyatt Place at Mary Washington, Fredericksburg. Do you have a delicious recipe that you want to share with the world? Do you like mystery prizes? Then register your mac and cheese for the bakeoff! Registration is $10 in advance and $15 starting March 15th! Email OlszewskiKD@gmail.com to receive more information and your registration packet TODAY! For more information, visit https:// www.facebook.com/events/405500789631296.

The Rites of Spring Wine Festival

Readers are invited to the 6th Annual Rites of Spring Wine Festival on March 28 and 29, held at the Izaak Walton Park, 12400 Herndon Road, Spotsylvania, Va. We will be offering a wide selection of Virginia’s award winning wines, unique artisans & crafters, food concessionaires, live entertainment, and much more!

This event is open to all ages and hosts a variety of entertainment for everyone! We invite you to bring the whole family, your lawn chairs & blankets, and enjoy a fun-filled day. Rain or shine,

we look forward to seeing you! For tickets please visit www.TheRitesofSpring.com and click the Eventbrite link at the bottom of the page. Cost: $15 Advance/$25 at the Gate.

Cowboy Church Sunrise Service

April 5 from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Caroline County Fairgrounds. Special sunrise service presented by Cross Branded cowboy church.

Come and hear some great music, have some hot coffee and the greatest story ever told. For more information, email castlege@aol.com.

Celebration of Military Child Family Day

Aprill 11 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Join us at the Museum, along with Marine Corps Base Quantico family organizations in showing appreciation for children of military families! Kid-friendly activities will include puppet shows, book readings, a LEGO display and face painting.

Trash to Art Contest at Caledon Park

April 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Environmentally- and artistically- minded volunteers sought for the 4th annual Trash to Art contest.

Volunteers spend the morning collecting trash and helping to keep the shoreline at Caledon State Park pristine. Artist-volunteers will compete as they turn the trash they collected into works of art. Art will be judged and prizes awarded to winners in several categories. This event is a partnership between Caledon State Park and these organizations: Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA); The Alice Ferguson Foundation; and the Dahlgren Chief Petty Officers Association. Participants should wear shoes appropriate for walking in areas with broken glass and rusty nails. For the creative part of the event participants also are asked to bring basic supplies and tools, such as lightweight wire, string, utility scissors, pliers or wire cutters and a hole punch or awl. Registration for the event is required. Contact the park via phone at 540-663-3861 or email at iam.simleface@va.metrocast.net indicating: your name, phone number, and number of persons in the your party.

Corvette Car Show

A Corvette Car Show will be held April 25 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at King George Elementary School, 10381 Ridge Road in King George. Cost of entry is $20. All proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. To register or for more info, email zdean@cgs.k12.va.us.

Indian Head Greenwell Camp Registration

Registration opens for all Greenwell Foundation Spring Break and Summer Camps on March 1. Camps include something for every child and are based at Greenwell State Park in Hollywood, Md. Camp Greenwell and Horse Camp are offered this year during the Spring Break from St. Mary’s County Public Schools.

Camp Greenwell, Horse Camp, Fishing Camp,

Kayak Fishing Camp, Adventure Camp and Evening Exploration offered during nine weeks of summer. Before and after extended care available. Drop-in after care available too! For dates, rates and reservations, visit www.greenwellfoundation.org.

Hiking Trail Maintenance Day

March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at the American Chestnut Land Trust. 676 Double Oak Rd., Prince Frederick. Come out for a fun morning with ACLT as we spend a few hours to help clear winter away from our trails. Volunteers needed for building projects, sign placement, and general trail maintenance. Fun people, laughter, water, equipment and a free picnic lunch will be provided! Register at acltweb.org.

CSM Barbershop Concert

March 28 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building. Southern Mix, directed by Paul Douglass, will be joined by professional ensembles for an afternoon of barbershop harmony. $5 in advance, $7 day of event. For more information, email bxoffc@csmd.edu, call (301) 934-7828, or visit www.csmd.edu/Arts.

Maryland DogFest

April 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Charles County Fairgrounds. Make plans to join us for the 4th Annual Maryland DogFest; this exciting, one of a kind event will be enjoyed by families and dogs of all ages. All leashed dogs are invited to attend with their owners. Cost: $10, adult; $5 children. For more information, visit www.marylanddogfest.com.

Looking for Trouble 5K Fundraiser

April 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Three Notch Trail in Charlotte Hall. Join us for our 8th Annual “Looking for Trouble” 5K and Kids Fun Run at the Three Notch Trail in Charlotte Hall!

Wear a costume to be entered into the Mystery Drawing! All proceeds benefit Community Mediation of St. Mary’s County, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free mediation services to our community and surrounding areas. The race will follow the Three Notch Trail on a USTAF Certified Course and will begin and end at the Northern Senior Center. The Northern Senior Center is located at 29655 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, Md. Free parking will be available at the Veterans Home just south of the Northern Senior Center. To register, visit www.communitymediationsmc.org/lft5klooking-for-trouble/.

Mount Aventine at Chapman Park

April 5 through October 25 between 3 and 5 p.m. at 3252 Ferry Place, Indian Head. Tours of the 1750s manor house, guided nature walks, history presentations and children’s activities.

Preserved in 1998 by the State of Maryland’s Program Open Space (POS), Chapman State Park stretches from the Potomac River to Mattawoman Creek, in western Charles County.

The park is a dramatic reminder of the great woodlands that once cradled the Potomac

tidewater region. For more information, visit http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/ southern/chapman.aspx.

Ice Cream with the Easter Bunny

April 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the La Plata Town Hall. Hop on in for ice cream with the Easter Bunny! Bring the kids for ice cream, crafts and visit with the Easter Bunny.

La Plata Bed Races

Grab some teammates and sign up for the Town of La Plata Bed Races! Bed Races take place on Saturday, April 25th at 3 pm as part of the Celebrate La Plata event. Your team will race on La Grange Ave as the crowd cheers you on. It’s easy to participate - no registration fee and the Town has beds that can be used for the races. Get your creative juices flowing and make your own team bed! Each team must have four participants that are 16 years or older. Don’t miss out on the chance to come dressed in team t-shirts or costumes to promote your business or organization. The annual bed race is a great way to do some marketing while having a lot of fun. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams and best team attire. Registration deadline is April 17. For more information or to register for the Bed Races, contact Colleen Wilson at 301934-8421 or cwilson@townoflaplata.org.

Charles County Shred Event

Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Charles County Government Building parking lot (200 Baltimore Street, La Plata). Backyard composting and rain barrel workshops will be featured, as well as free document shredding.

Charles County Government and the University of Maryland Extension staff are pleased to offer 30 minute workshops for rain barrels and composting. The first workshop starts at 11:30 a.m. and the final at 1:30 p.m. Registration deadline for these workshops is Saturday, April 25.

Rain Barrel Workshop

Construct a rain barrel and learn the proper in-home installation to become eligible for a stormwater fee credit. Register at www.extension.umd.edu/news/events/sat-2015-05-021130-charles-county-rain-barrel-workshop or for more information call Rachel O’Shea at 301-396-5237 or Jackie Takacs at 240-393-6508.

Composting Workshop

Construct a compost bin and learn how to create compost in your backyard. Register at compostworkshop.eventbrite.com/. For more information, call Department of Public Works’ Environmental Resources Division, at 301-9323569 or Luke Gustafson at 301-934-5403.

Shredding Workshop

Free, secure shredding services available for duration of event. Bring up to five boxes (per vehicle) of personal documents to shred and recycle. For more information, call the Department of Public Works’ Environmental Resources Division, 301-932-3599 or 301-870-2778.

NSF Indian Head 125th Anniversary theme contest Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head is holding a contest for employees and local residents to determine the theme for the base’s 125th Anniversary. The base would like suggestions to tag the significant occasion of celebrating 125 years of the Navy at Indian Head.

Those who’d like to submit a theme idea should send it by email to jeron.hayes@navy. mil, by mail to NSF Indian Head MWR, 4260 Steve’s Way, Bldg. D-328, Indian Head, MD 20640, or entries may be dropped at the In-

dian Head Town Hall night deposit drop. The winner will be determined by the 125th Anniversary planning team and will receive a certificate of recognition for their efforts. Deadline for theme ideas is May 15, 2015.

A number of celebratory events are being planned for the anniversary, including a family festival on Saturday, Sept. 26 from noon - 6 p.m. at the Indian Head Village Green Pavilion. The event will include static displays and historic memorabilia from base commands,

live music from the Navy Band Cruisers, a performance by the Naval District Washington Ceremonial Guard, children’s games and activities, food sales and more. Planning is still underway and more events will be announced soon.

NSF Indian Head was founded in 1890 as the Naval Proving Ground and was the Navy’s first established presence in Southern Maryland. The base gradually moved away from the simple proving of guns and armor to in-

clude standardization of shells and powder.

The “Proving Ground” eventually became the “Powder Factory” and the facility shifted from guns to ammunition, research and explosives. Today the base maintains its mission as a center of excellence for multiple Navy missions and is home to several commands with diverse missions and personnel from all branches of the service.

For more information, contact the NSASP Public Affairs Office at (866) 359-5540.

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American Heart Month Boot Camp Photos courtesy of Starr Archulet

Service members and civilians at Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren exercise at American Heart Month Boot Camp in February. The exercises were led by Starr Archulet, group exercise coordinator, and Walter Willis, personal trainer. “Fitness is for everyone,” said Archulet. “Commit yourself to a healthier lifestyle balanced with exercise, clean eating, and plenty of water. Remember that your greatest results will come from consistency and enjoying what you do.”

Help Wanted: Editorial Reporter/Photojournalist

Comprint Military Publications has an immediate opening for a fulltime reporter/photojournalist in its NSF Dahlgren, Virginia office.

News writing background, interviewing individuals for stories, and AP Style knowledge, & digital camera familiarity important. College degree in journalism preferred. Familiarity with military a plus. E-mail resume, 3 writing samples that have not been edited and salary requirements to: jrives@dcmilitary.com.

We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k) and tuition reimbursement. EOE.

RAB meeting at Indian Head The Naval Support Facility Indian Head (NSFIH) will hold a meeting of the Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) on Thursday, April 16, 2015, from 6 - 8 p.m.

The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held at the Indian Head Senior Center, which is located behind the Village Green Pavilion off of Route 210 near the NSFIH main gate. The address for the Center is 100 Cornwallis Square, Indian Head, MD 20640.

The RAB was established in October 1994 and consists of community members and officials from various federal, state, and local government agencies.

The purpose of the RAB is to facilitate the exchange of information between

the Navy, federal and state regulators, and the community of Indian Head with respect to cleanup, or restoration, activities at NSFIH. The meeting will provide the community of Indian Head with information about restoration activities and provide an opportunity for residents to offer comments and ask questions on restoration actions and proposed actions.

The agenda for the meeting will include updates on current Environmental Restoration, Navy sites. To obtain additional information, please call the Naval Support Activity South Potomac Public Affairs Officer at (866) 350-5540.

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