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

COMREL Updates Community Leaders Emphasis on Budget Impacts for Region

By Barbara Wagner Staff Writer

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Secretary John Harvey, Veterans and Defense Affairs for the Commonwealth of Virginia, speaks to county and base representatives at the Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) Civilian-Military Community Relations (COMREL) Council at High Tides on the Potomac in Colonial Beach, Va. on May 12.

Progress and future impacts were the highlights of the updates shared at the quarterly Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) Civilian-Military Community Relations Council (COMREL) that was held at High Tides on the Potomac in Colonial Beach, Va. on May 12, where Secretary John Harvey of the Veterans and Defense Affairs for the Commonwealth of Virginia was the keynote speaker.

Representatives from King George County Board of Supervisors, the Town of Colonial Beach, Charles County, Md. and Westmoreland County were in attendance. Leadership from the Aegis Training and Readiness Center (ATRC), a major tenant command onboard Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren, was also on hand to update attendees on recent developments in their organization.

Joe Grzeika, a King George County member of the Board of Supervisors and NSASP Executive Officer Cmdr. Christopher Zayatz welcomed attendees to the event.

Colonial Beach revitalization update

As the host of this quarter’s COMREL, Colonial Beach Mayor Mike Ham kicked off the presentations with an update on the town’s revitalization project that is three and a half years in the making. The town was successful in its grant request for 2015 for downtown revitalization funding and received grants of $750,000 from the state along with $250,000 from Virginia Department of Transportation for road work at the end of Colonial Avenue.

The end goal of the revitalization project is to return Colonial Beach to the “Playground of the Potomac” that it once was and recreate the boardwalk that was a vital

part of the town’s history.

They are also seeking to provide support to local and small business and encourage town growth.

NSASP XO offers base updates

Zayatz presented information concerning the large financial impact that NSFs Dahlgren and Indian Head have on the local community, along with the status of several construction projects slated for completion during the summer.

Zayatz shared several events of note including the upcoming 125th Anniversary of NSF Indian Head taking place on September 26 and a recent change of command at the Joint Warfare Analysis Center. The change of command took place on May 1, with Capt. Chan Swallow retiring after 30 years of naval service and Capt. Andy Feinberg stepping in as the new

See COMREL, Page 8

Awardees Acclaimed for Achievements Impacting Current, New and Future Technologies Supporting Navy and Joint Warfighters

By John Joyce NSWCDD Corporate Communications Eighty-nine individuals and 14 teams were honored with 22 different Navy and Dahlgren Division awards as the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) held its annual honor awards ceremony on May 14.

“This is my once in a year opportunity to celebrate your work,” NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Brian Durant told a standing room only audience of military and civilian personnel at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren campus.

“Thank you for everything you do,” said Durant after shared a list of crucial programs and technological

firsts many of the awardees contributed to over the past year. These included the Laser Weapon System, Electromagnetic Railgun, Hypervelocity Projectile; Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Defense; Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense; Griffin Missile System; cyber defense; and the integration and interoperability of unmanned systems with combat systems aboard ships.

As he congratulated awardees, Durant recounted an all-hands message he wrote to the NSWCDD workforce last week.

“Every day, I have the pleasure of witnessing firsthand your remarkable contributions and achievements in support of the warfighter,” stated Durant

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Dr. Orgal Thomas Holland received the John Adolphus Dahlgren Award for his technical excellence in implementing modeling and simulation to enhance naval warfighting capabilities. in that all-hands communiqué. “I am repeatedly impressed by how you contin-

ue to find innovative solutions to the complex issues we face while dealing with

what feels like an increasing administrative and compliance burden. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and I am proud to serve with you. Thank you!”

Dr. James E. Colvard Technical Director of the Naval Weapons Laboratory from 1973 to 1974 and the Naval Surface Weapons Center from 1974 to 1980 recapped the command’s impact on the Navy and nation during his keynote speech.

“You’re part of a proud organization that has a distinguished heritage and an unlimited veracity,” said Colvard. “This organization - particularly with the Surface Navy - has been the intellectual heart blood of the

See Awardees, Page 3

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Rockets’ Red Glare Bursts Eggs in Air

U.S. Navy photos by Barbara Wagner

The MacGyver Rocket Challenge and open rocket launch was held on May 14 with pristine weather conditions on the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren airfield. Contest participants assembled rockets from a hodgepodge of materials with the goal of protecting a chicken egg within each rocket during ascent and descent; while not all were successful, every flight had its own flair of excitement. Beginners and veteran builders alike experienced scrambled eggs or success, assuming their design was up to the task. Approximately 20 contest launches were conducted, 20 open launches (adult and youth small kit rockets) and two large-scale kits for exhibition. The contest was won by Andrew, son of an engineer at to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s Engagement Systems Department, who successfully recovered egg from a launch with a recorded altitude of 133 meters.

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The Littoral Combat Ship Combat System Engineering Team received the award of merit for group achievement for their support to USS Independence (LCS 2) and USS Fort Worth (LCS 3).

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Navy for many, many years.

Every ballistic missile that is fired uses a program that is written here. Every gun that’s issued is certified at this laboratory. Every lot of ammunition that is issued has been validated at this laboratory.”

Colvard peppered his speech with anecdotes of his time as the command’s technical director in the 1970s, emphasizing that both civilian technical directors and Navy military commanders were - and continue to be - important to NSWCDD. “There’s a difference in leading an organization and commanding an organization and it takes both perspectives in order to have an effective Warfare Center that arms the warfighter,” Colvard explained.

“Your role is to know what’s right and have courage to speak truth to power - and it takes the team working together to do that. What you’re doing makes a lot of difference and I’d like to add my congratulations to those of the Captain and others for what you’ve done for the Navy and our country.

I’m honored to be a part of your ceremony.”

Families and co-workers watched as awardees were honored at the morning individual awards and afternoon group awards sessions.

Navy Superior Civilian Service Award

Dale Sisson and John Lysher received the Navy

Superior Civilian Service Award. The honor recognizes employee contributions that are exceptionally high in value, but affect a smaller area than the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award and are more significant than those for which the award of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award is made.

The Superior Civilian Service Award is awarded for contributions that serve as a model for other commands.

Sisson was recognized for his innovation and for “leading the charge” to design, develop, and deploy the Navy’s first High Energy Laser Weapon System (LaWS). Lysher was commended for his contributions in support of Department of Defense, Joint and national missions to protect the warfighter.

Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award

Ten NSWCDD employees were presented with the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award - Margaret Regan, Thomas Boucher, Michael Bovan, Shawna McCreary, Cheryl Stensby, Darren Barnes, Steven Canup, Jared Swearingen, David Evans, and Kathleen Young.

The third highest Navy civilian award honors civilian employees supporting the Department of the Navy for meritorious service or contributions resulting in high value or benefits for the Navy or the Marine Corps. It was established to recognize individuals whose leadership or important contributions to major projects of the Navy have demonstrated outstanding achievement.

Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism

Eric Lorden received the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism medal. The award honors the achievement of DoD civilians who defend freedom against danger that may develop on foreign soil.

John Adolphus Dahlgren Award

The John Adolphus Dahlgren Award, the command’s highest award, was presented to Orgal Holland, Ronnie Stapleton, and Eric Rocholl.

Dr. Holland was recognized for his sustained leadership in implementing modeling and simulation to enhance naval warfighting capabilities. Stapleton was recognized for his contributions to the Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps’ current and next generation radar systems. Rocholl was cited for his technical leadership as part of the Small Surface Combatant Task Force.

The Dahlgren Award is named for Rear Adm. John A. Dahlgren - who is considered the “Father of Modern Naval Ordnance” - and honors individuals with significant achievement in science, engineering or management.

C.J. Rorie Award

Fire Control Master Chief Christopher Pilkington received the C.J. Rorie Award, established to recognize military personnel assigned to NSWCDD whose excellence in the performance of their duties contributed significantly to the effectiveness of the Division’s military operation.

Pilkington - based at NSWCDD’s Combat Directions Activity (CDSA) Dam Neck in Virginia Beach, Va. - was honored for his work as the command’s Ship Self Defense System Fleet Liaison Officer, ensured a seamless integration to the system and its related upgrades for Fleet Sailors.

“To see so many of our CDSA workforce recognized for their leadership, technical, and community service achievements is a true reflection of the incredible support the command provides to our warfighters and the local community,” said Capt. Eric Tapp, CDSA Dam Neck commanding officer.

Dr. James E. Colvard Award

Three employees - Benjamin McGlasson, James Morrissett, and Christopher Nerney - received an award named in honor of the guest speaker. The Dr. James E. Colvard Award recognizes individuals who, through their leadership, have made substantial contributions to the development of NSWCDD as a technical institution.

Bernard Smith Award

Barry Stevens and Mark Turner were recognized with the Bernard Smith Award, which recognizes individuals with exceptional, significant and technical contributions in engineering or science, especially those made in the face of unusual odds or significant opposition.

Helen Springer Award

Four employees received the Helen Springer Award - Natasha Holloway, Julie Schneider, Maria Clark, and

Karen Carrick - which recognizes individuals who have made a notable and significant impact to business operations at NSWCDD. The award was named in honor of Helen Springer, a former NSWCDD Deputy Human Resources Director who was instrumental in transforming business operations at Dahlgren from a paper-based system to an electronic environment.

Walter T. Lewis Acquisition Award

Christina Good and April Brooks received the Walter T. Lewis Acquisition Award in recognition of their demonstration of the key tenets of teamwork, integrity and accountability in the achievement of acquisition excellence in support of the NSWCDD Mission. This award is named in honor of Walter T. Lewis who was the command’s first civilian contracting officer with unlimited contracting officer authority and the first deputy for procurement serving as the NSWCDD acquisition expert.

Leadership Award

Five employees - Robin Lacy, Kathleen Jones, Eva Hatcherson, Kevin Cogley, and Meredith Bondurant - were honored with the Leadership Award - established to recognize individuals who have made a notable and significant impact to NSWCDD through their outstanding performance in project leadership, line management or both.

Employee Development Award

The Employee Development Award was established to recognize those individuals who - through

their leadership and commitment - have made exemplary contributions to the development of others.

Dennis Cochran, Megan Rowe, Margaret Neel, John Johnston, and Stephen Martin received the award for their impact as role models who created a positive and supportive work environment for continuous employee development, building employee commitment to the organization and its core values, while fostering employee motivation and overall well-being.

Commander’s Diversity and Inclusion Award

Lisa Guthrie, Scott Pomeroy, Michael Hobson, and Gaurang Davé received the Commander’s Diversity and Inclusion Award for their continuing contributions in management and leadership while demonstrating commitment to policies and programs that promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the federal workplace.

Technology to Warfighter Award

Leslie Thaxton received the Technology to Warfighter Award for his direct and significant impact on the warfighter by developing needed capability and transitioning it into operations.

The Technology to the Warfighter Award for groups was granted to: . MK 34 5-Inch Gun Weapon System and MK 419 Multi-Function Fuze Team . Laser Weapon System Quick Reaction Capability Field Service Representatives

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Base Happenings Dahlgren Dahlgren Commissary Caselot Sale

The Dahlgren Commissary will hold a caselot sale June 18 - 20. Come in and stock up on all your favorite items at low prices!

Dine and Dash at the USO

The first Tuesday of every month, come and join the USO from 3 to 6 p.m. The USO offers a full meal to say “thank you” for all you do. Past meals have been: fried chicken, lasagna, homemade chili, chicken stir fry and sloppy joes...to name a few. Meal is complete with side dishes, drinks and of course, dessert.

Open to all active duty military personnel and their families. Come and enjoy!

Asian Pacific American Heritage Observance

An Asian Pacific American Heritage Observance will be held at NSF Dahlgren on May 28 at the Base Theater at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be RADM Peter Gumataotao, Commander, Naval Surface Force, Atlantic. This event is open to all with base access.

Second Tour Thrift Store

Second Tour Thrift Store, a Dahlgren Officers’ Spouses Club volunteer-run organization, 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 “Treasures” Thrift Store Donations

“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, 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

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The South Potomac Pilot Wants Your Graduate Photos High school and college graduates who are dependents of military personnel, civilian employees and contractors at Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head and NSF Dahlgren will be featured in an upcoming special edition of the South Potomac Pilot, the official base newspaper, on June 19.

If you have a child that is graduating from high school, trade school, military boot camp or college, you are invited to submit a photo of your grad!

In addition, military and civilian personnel graduating from an academic institution in 2015 are also invited to submit photos, along with graduate’s name, name of the school from which they graduated and the degree earned.

If your high schooler will be pursuing further education, please include prospective school.

Photos can be submitted electronically (preferable) or hard copy photos can be delivered to sites at Dahlgren and Indian Head.

Digital images should be at a resolution of at least 300 dpi and no smaller than 2-by-3 inches, and should be emailed as stand-alone attachments (not embedded in a Word or PowerPoint document).

All submissions must include the graduate’s name, school, prospective college if applicable, and type of degree if applicable. Please also include your name, command and organizational code, a contact phone number, and your relationship to the graduate. All photos

that are not submitted electronically need to be picked up no later than July 13.

Photos can be submitted electronically to jeron.hayes@navy. mil, or hard copy photos can be dropped off at NSF Dahlgren in the Public Affairs Office, Bldg. 101, Room 110, or at the NSF Indian Head Bldg. D-28 at the front desk from 0800 - 1400, Monday - Friday.

The deadline for submitting photos is 2 p.m. on Monday, June 8. Please contact me with any questions at (540) 284-0129 or DSN 234-0129. We look forward to recognizing your graduates and congratulating them on a job well done!

NAVFAC Washington marks National Public Works Week

By Capt. Tony Edmonds commanding officer NAVFAC Washington

NAVFAC Team Washington, This is National Public Works Week...May 17-23. In recognition of that, I say thanks to all of you who deliver public works and facilities support for the installations throughout Naval District Washington (NDW).

Our nation’s military infrastructure and readiness depends on the expertise and dedicated service of our entire team of facilities and public works professionals.

Whether it’s our grounds, roads or runways; our water, steam or electrical distribution lines; or our multitude of buildings and facilities, you have a critical role in keeping them ready and able to support the military missions on our installations.

This year’s National Public Works Week theme - “Community Begins Here” - highlights the many ways in which you enhance the capabilities and the quality of life for our Navy and our Nation.

NAVFAC’s civilian and military engineers, planners, facility management specialists, environmental specialists, transportation teams, utilities crews, facilities shop forces and other professionals all work together to support the Navy, Marine Corps and Joint installations throughout the National Capital Region. Thanks to your invaluable service, our installations successfully host a wide range of essential missions from research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) facilities, to warfare centers, training and educational institutions, medical clinics and hospitals, airfields, and multiple command and agency headquarters. Work-

ing together, we support military readiness and national security in everything we do, from highly visible construction projects, to behind-the-scenes maintenance and utilities operations, to energy conservation and environmental stewardship.

The purpose of Public Works Week, which began in 1960, is to call attention to the contributions that you, our facilities professionals, make to society; to raise the public’s awareness about public works issues; and to appreciate our employees who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for present and future generations.

We have a significant calling and an important mission. I am proud to be part of our team that delivers and maintains critical infrastructure and tremendous capability to support the defense of our great nation.

NSA South Potomac • Office: 540-653-8153 • 540-284-0129 www.dcmilitary.com/dahlgren The South Potomac Pilot Newspaper is published weekly by Southern Maryland Newspapers and Printing, 7 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf, Md. 20602, a private company in no way connected with the U.S. Navy, under exclusive written contract with Naval District Washington.

This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for mem-

Capt. Mary Feinberg Commanding Officer, NSA South Potomac

bers of the military services. Contents of The South Potomac Pilot are not necessarily the official views of, nor endorsed by the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Navy.

The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense or Southern Mary-

land Newspapers and Printing of the products or services advertised.

Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron. If a viola-

tion or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected.

Editorial content is edited, prepared, and provided by the Public Affairs Office, NSA South Potomac. News copy should be submitted by noon on Friday to be

Jeron Hayes

Andrew Revelos

Barbara Wagner

Public Affairs Officer, NSA South Potomac

Editor

Staff writer

considered for the following week’s edition. All material is edited for accuracy, brevity, clarity, and conformity to regulations. To inquire about news copy, call 540-653-8153 or fax The South Potomac Pilot at 540-653-4269. Commercial advertising may be placed with the publisher by calling 301-645-9480.

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MWR Highlights Craftech 540-653-1730

4th of July Wreath Making Class

Add a new piece of red, white and blue décor to your home for the summer. Cost: $50.00, which includes all materials.

Aquatics Center 540-653-8088

Memorial Day Weekend at the Pool

May 23-25 from 12 to 6 p.m. Not planning to travel for the holiday weekend? Stop by the Aquatics Center and cool off in the pool!

Bingo

540-653-8785

Spring Specials

Thursday Evenings at the Community House. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early Bird games start at 5 p.m. New spring specials are here! Buy 2 packs for $35.00 and get 1 double action and 1 purple card for free.

Buy 3 packs for $45.00 and get 1 double action, 1 red and 1 purple card for free!

Military, Military Spouses, Retired Military and Dependents can buy 1 regular pack for $20.00 and get 1 double action, 1 purple and 1 red card for free! Try your luck on Thursday! 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. Food and beverages (nonalcoholic 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 540653-8785.

Fitness Center 540-653-8580

540-653-7327

All-U-Can Bowl Fridays

Every Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight.

Enjoy two hours of all you can bowl! Rates for all you can bowl are: Military $6.95/person & Civilian $7.95/person. Both rates include shoe rental.

Youth Learn to Bowl

June 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Eligible patrons include all children, ages 5 to12, with base access. Cost: $7.50 per child, which includes two games and shoes. Bowling instruction will be provided for those learning to bowl!

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.

Domino’s Pizza Night

May 26 at 4 p.m. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military.

Watch your favorite movies, relax and enjoy FREE pizza!

Busch Garden 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.

June 6 at 9 a.m. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military.

Enjoy attractions including roller coaster rides, shows, animal encounters and much more! Cost: FREE.

Powerhouse Competition

May through June every Wednesday between the hours of 6-8 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m., or 4-6 p.m. The overall male and female winners will receive a special prize. Participants who accumulate 600 points will receive an event t-shirt. May consists of max weight scores (scored determined by Wilks Coefficient) in bench press, deadlift and squat. June consists of max reps of pull-ups, push-ups and sit-ups. Please register at the fitness center. 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. Cost: FREE.

One-on-One Computer Help

Cannonball Lanes

E1- E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military.

Spend the holiday with your friendly, fun staff at Liberty! Gray’s Landing will be bringing the food to you! Cost: FREE.

June 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. by appointment. Need help with a certain computer program? Don’t know where to start? Sign up for a 30 minute, one-on-one session at the library, to work on whatever you’d like.

Please register by June 1st. Cost: FREE.

ITT

540-653-8785

Washington Nationals Tickets

Get your discounted Washington Nationals tickets at the ITT office. Tickets must be special ordered and paid for in advance.

Most ticket prices include a food and beverage voucher. Inquire today about saving on your next baseball outing!

Summer Travel

ITT offers great discounts on Disney park tickets, Universal Studios, Sea World and much more! Staying local for the summer?

Don’t worry! ITT has discounted tickets for several Washington D.C., Baltimore and Virginia theme parks, museums, aquariums and other attractions.

Liberty Center 540-653-7277

Memorial Day Celebration

May 25. Liberty Center Patrons Only:

Special Events Military Spouse Appreciation Spa Event

May 28 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at the MWR Admin Building D-328. Come celebrate all that you do as a military spouse with a welldeserved spa day. Drinks and light refreshments will be served. Male spouses are welcome to attend!

Dahlgren Movie Theater 540-653-7336

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, May 22nd, 7 p.m.

Little Boy, PG-13 Saturday, May 23rd, 4 p.m.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles FREE ADMISSION, PG-13 Saturday, May 23rd, 7 p.m.

The Age of Adeline, PG-13 Friday, May 29th, 7 p.m.

Avengers: Age of Ultron, PG-13 Saturday, May 30th, 4 p.m.

Marvel’s: The Avengers FREE ADMISSION, PG-13 Saturday, May 30th, 7 p.m.

Avengers: Age of Ultron, PG-13 to 5 p.m. Who doesn’t love dogs? Now you can sign up for a 15 minute session to read to and pet a furry friend! Please register at the library, the Friday before to make your appointment. Cost: FREE.

Storytime at the Library Community Recreation Center 2nd and 4th Tuesday of Every Month Grand Re-Opening Event of Bldg. 620 at 10 a.m.

Join us at the library every other May 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us for a lunch and ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Community Recreation Center!

Child & Youth CDC 301-744-4458

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 2nd and 4th Friday of each month and the 3rd 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.

General Library 301-744-4623

One-on-One Computer Help

1st Monday of Every Month, by appointment only. Need help with a computer program? Don’t know where to start? Sign up for your one-on-one, 30 minute session at the library to work on anything you’d like.

Please call on the previous Friday to make an appointment. Cost: FREE.

Paws for Reading

2nd Monday of Every Month from 3:45

Tuesday for a story and a craft! Cost: FREE.

Stars & Strikes Bowling Center 301-744-4761

Lunchtime Bowling

Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Enjoy lunch and bowling fun on your break!

Cosmic Bowling

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 5 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, $2.00/game and $1.00 shoe rental; Civilian, $3/game and $1 shoe rental.

Weight House Fitness Center 301-744-4661

Memorial Day 5K

May 28 at 11 a.m. Join the WHFC for a Memorial Day race to honor the men and women who died serving in the U.S. military. Help us honor and remember your loved ones by posting pictures and names on the memorial board that will be displayed at the fitness center throughout the month of May. Cost: Military, Free. All Others, $5.00.

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Dahlgren Benefit Yard Sale/Bake and BBQ Lunch in Fairview Beach

Community Notes

ARC Blood Drive at UMW-Dahlgren Campus

Help the Fairview Beach Residents Association raise funds to repair beach erosion on the Potomac! On May 23 there will be a yard sale along with a bake sale/ BBQ lunch at the Fairview Beach Firehouse to raise funds for the cause. Call (571)216-6762 for more information.

The American Red Cross will be hold their first blood drive in University Hall at UMW-Dahlgren on May 28 from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Donors should remember to drink plenty of water and eat a good meal in advance. Bring a photo ID. Reservations are encouraged at lboulwar@umw.edu, but walk-ins will be accepted as volume permits. Give the gift of life, give blood!

Memorial Day Observance

Golf Tournament at Fort Belvoir

A Memorial Day Observance will be held Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at the Town of Colonial Beach near the cannon on Washington Street. Cmdr.

Christopher Zayatz, Executive Officer, Naval Support Activity South Potomac, will be guest speaker. All are invited to attend.

Bring your clubs! Army Historical Foundation Inaugural Classic Golf Tourney supporting the Army History and the National Museum of the U.S. Army May 29, from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. The 18-hole scramble course will be designed from a combination of holes from both the Gunston and Woodlawn courses to challenge

even the experienced golfer. All levels of experience are welcome to come out and enjoy a morning of golf! Tournament will be at Fort Belvoir Golf Club, 8450 Beulah St, Building 2920. For more information, contact (703)879-0010.

NOVADog Magazine GLOWDOGGLOW 5K

A Doggone good time for all will be had on May 23 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Prince William Fairgrounds as NOVADog Magazine presents a nighttime run for you and your favorite canine!

Runners and their four-legged companions are encouraged to outshine the rest of the pack with your most glowing and sparkly attire! Rewards are offered!

Register today at www.novadogmagazine.com/seespotrace. Race entrance fee is $49 and includes one human and one dog. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA).

Virginia’s Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

May 25-31 the Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will be underway and the purchase of certain supplies and equipment needed for hurricane/flood preparedness will be exempt from sales tax. Many items used every day are included, such as batteries and flashlights; bottled water and coolers; tarps, plastic sheeting and duct tape; smoke detectors and fire extinguishers; portable radios; cell phone chargers; first aid kits and more. Portable generators and inverters also are included as well as chainsaws and chainsaw accessories. A complete list can be found here: www.tax.virginia. gov/sites/tax.virginia.gov/files/media/ documents/2014%20qualifying%20 items.pdf.

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Commanding Officer. Updates on the 125th Anniversary will be forthcoming at future COMREL meetings.

Charles County JLUS Update

Amy Blessinger, project manager for the Charles County Department of Planning and Growth Management, updated the COMREL on the Indian Head Joint Land Use Survey (JLUS), a cooperative planning effort between Charles County, the Town of Indian Head and NSF Indian Head.

The purpose of the study is to evaluate potential growth and encroachment issues so that they can be dealt with proactively. A key aspect of the JLUS is to promote compatible community growth and to preserve the military mission at NSF Indian Head. Following two public forums held so far this year, the study has currently found no issues of major concern. The environmental impact of growth in the region on endangered species and habitats, water quality and quantity, as well as other marine resources, would need attention in the future, Blessinger said.

Concerns regarding the sensitive water resources around the Mattawoman Creek were expressed and the study recommended continued oversight. Blessinger noted that NSF Indian Head is already taking measures to conserve and re-

duce the amount of groundwater needed for operations to that end. Continued collaboration on the Indian Head JLUS will ensure the success of the project.

ATRC expansion project and upcoming 30th Anniversary

Updating attendees on the latest expansion project at ATRC was the command’s executive officer, Cmdr.

Todd Baier. An expansion project of a new wing is underway at the training center with a target completion date that will coincide with the 30th anniversary of the center in August. The Aegis Cruiser/Destroyer wing will increase ATRC’s facility to 200,000 square feet and provide additional classroom, office and laboratory space for training future advances in Aegis technology.

“Many of the students who have come through ATRC as junior enlisted finish distinguished careers in the Navy and return to the center as instructors,” Baier said. “They have become an integral part of the local community.” Baier noted that the keynote speaker for the day, Secretary Harvey was also alumnus of ATRC.

Keynote Speaker Harvey stresses budget impacts locally

Harvey discussed concern that the sequester cuts to DoD-scheduled to return at the end of this fiscal year

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if Congress takes no actionwill negatively affect the region. “Virginia is the number one recipient of defense dollars in the nation,” Harvey explained. “The impact of sequestration in Virginia will be extraordinary. Furlough would be significant in the region with the loss of many of the smaller contracts along with funding for training and support for the Dahlgren facility as well”.

Harvey emphasized that leadership in the Commonwealth is focused on mitigating the effect of the budget cuts. “Sequestration is the budget issue facing Virginia government,” he said.

“Governor McAuliffe and delegation are very engaged in this issue. We are in for a very exciting September as we watch this unfold in D.C. “You need to make sure your representatives and senators know that if they want to reduce the defense budget the worse possible way to do so it through sequestration,” Harvey continued. “We need to get that changed to avoid the tremendous negative impact that sequestration would have on NSF Dahlgren.”

Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) was another topic Harvey touched upon.

He believed that BRAC would not necessarily be an issue in the coming year, however. “I believe we have to get through the presidential elections and have a new team in office first,” he said. “I do sense there is a building sentiment in Congress; the realization that some kind of formal process will have to take place. It may look like the last round of BRAC or it may not.”

Using Fort Polk as an example of how the current budget cuts are impacting communities, Harvey ex-

plained that while bases aren’t closing, the militaryespecially Army and Air Force-are removing personnel from facilities to conform to the budget cuts.

Without a formal BRAC process, Congress has less influence on where and how cuts are made.

“We need to get a formal process going where we can influence the process rather than having a multitude of budget actions taking place over the next few years that give the cumulative effect of BRAC without the Senate or House being a part of that process” Harvey said.

Harvey added that the Commonwealth is fortunate to have so many critical DoD assets comprise its military footprint. “Virginia is particularly well postured to withstand any kind of scrutiny we might have,” he said. “[Dahlgren-based commands and activities] are in extraordinary demand around the world and are going to stay that way for many years.”

Harvey highlighted operations launched against ISIS last fall to explain how Virginia’s military installations are a critical component of overall U.S. military operations. “The planes came from Oceana, the carrier came from Norfolk, Air Force support came from the 192nd Fighter Wing from Langley; targeting was also done from sites in Virginia and Dahlgren provided tremendous support for the success of the strikes. Everything at the heart of this operation was from units stationed in Virginia and I don’t see that changing. The strength of Virginia’s contribution to the military is very robust and will remain so for the future.”

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Nevertheless, Harvey noted, the looming budget cuts will be a challenge.

“Everyone I am looking at in this room will be affected by this in some way,” he said.

Harvey on Veteran’s Issues

Continuing the discussion, Harvey spoke of Virginia having the fastest growing population of veterans in the country with the veteran population numbers around 800,000 and rising. Young veterans and their families are choosing to relocate in Virginia and the Department of Veterans Services is reorienting their efforts to ensure that the state is prepared to meet their needs.

“They are looking for education, jobs and opportunities,” Harvey explained, “and we are working with our Community College System-which I believe is really the crown jewel of the Virginia Educational System-to help them get their licensure for the medical field, certifications for other high skill fields, two-year degrees and work towards their four-year degrees.

“We want to focus them on the community college and we want to help them with our jobs programs-Virginia Values Veterans-and other transition programs,” he continued. “These veterans are going to be a workforce for the new economy that needs to get built: an economy that is less dependent on defense dollars.”

Harkening back to sequestration worries, Harvey said Virginia “would be less concerned about sequestration if we had another sector of our economy that is more focused on the entrepreneurial side of the house

than on the defense entitlements. To rebuild an economy starts with the workforce and in Virginia the fastest growing workforce is our veterans and they bring an extraordinary array of skills, knowledge and abilities to the task.”

To assist returning veterans with employment opportunities, Harvey spoke of a relatively new program in Virginia known as the V3 or Virginia Values Veterans, a Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Veterans Services program. V3 educates Virginia based businesses on the value of employing veterans based on their skills and abilities. The program is also designed to assist the companies in recruiting, training and retaining the veterans for a more productive workforce.

He closed his talk by praising the success of the working relationship that has been built between NSASP and the local communities through venues like the NSASP COMREL Council. “The team here has been very effective in making sure what’s on NSF Dahlgren is there for you, the local communities and is above board. My impression is that the flow of communication is very good.”

The COMREL Council was established in early 2009 as a way for the military at the NSFs Dahlgren and Indian Head to facilitate effective communication between the bases and nearby civilian communities. Quarterly meetings allow leadership from the bases and the local communities to engage in open dialog and updates on issues affecting the region.

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Awardees: Continued from page 3

. Black Diamond Development Team

Dr. Charles J. Cohen Award of Excellence for Science and Technology

Four employees - Christopher Weiland, Mary Cummings, Derek Diltz, and Aimee Ketner - received the Dr. Charles J. Cohen Award of Excellence for Science and Technology. The award recognizes those who fundamentally impact science or technology with work that also measurably impacts capability.

NSWCDD Award of Excellence for Analysis

The NSWCDD Award of Excellence for Analysis recognizes individuals who have made a notable and significant impact to NSWCDD through their outstanding performance in analysis - warfare, design, engineering, modeling and simulation.

Six employees - Kenneth Derreberry, Lynda Hester, James Maroney, Katherine Horgan, David Shuttleworth, and Brian Liska received this award for exceptional performance and achievements that resulted in a significant organizational contribution.

NSWCDD Award of Excellence for Software Engineering and Integration

The NSWCDD Award of Excellence for Software Engineering and Integration was established to recognize individuals who have made a notable and significant impact to NSWCDD through their outstanding performance in Software Engineering & Integration.

Recipients of the award were Joseph Moder, Hanh Do, Robert Kirkpatrick, Robin Ross, Craig A. Emmerton, and Jeremiah Breeden.

NSWCDD Award of Excellence for Systems Engineering and Integration

The Award of Excellence for Systems Engineering and Integration recognizes individuals who have made a notable and significant impact to NSWCDD through their outstanding performance in systems engineering and integration.

Gary Brown, Katie Hall, Charles Freeman, Joseph Wilson, Stephen Haug, and Bryan Reddan were honored for their systems engineering and integration work.

NSWCDD Award of Excellence for Test and Evaluation

Distinguished Community Service Award

Helen McCoy, Jonathan Dachos, and Joe Price received the Distinguished Community Service Award in recognition of their significant contributions to communities through volunteer service.

In-house Laboratory Independent Research Excellence Award

Susan Bartyczak received the In-house Laboratory Independent Research Excellence Award which is granted to an in-

The NSWCDD Award of Excellence for Test & Evaluation is granted to individuals who have made a notable and significant impact to NSWCDD through their outstanding performance in Test and Evaluation, the collection, analysis, and assessment of data to characterize and/or measure the performance of a component, system, platform, or mission.

Daryl Wynn, Nathan Cook, John Graham, Bernard Ulfers, Richard Sypolt, and Joseph Thiering received this award for their significant organizational contributions.

Paul J. Martini Award

Thirteen employees received the Paul J. Martini Award - established to recognize individuals who demonstrated excellence in an administrative or other support function. The award is named in honor of Paul J. Martini, who was head of the Engineering Support Directorate of the Naval Ordnance Laboratory from November 1951 to December 1973. Receiving the award were: Kimberly Hoppe, Christopher P. Lenker, Melinda McGrady, Theresa O’Connor, Courtney Sloat, Amelia Toms, Roberta Marable, Pauline Tillett, Carolyn DeSantis, Nicholus Decoteau, Joseph Sawdy, Kevin Montrief, and David Luck.

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dividual or group whose research results exhibit outstanding technical or scientific merit - relevant to the mission and thrusts of NSWCDD.

Group Achievement Awards

Eleven groups of NSWCDD employees received the Award of Merit for Group Achievement; three groups received the Technology to the Warfighter Award for their accomplishments during 2014. The group awards are intended to promote the spirit of teamwork among employees and

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recognize group effort where cooperation has contributed to the success of the group.

The following groups received the Award of Merit for Group Achievement: . Contracts Division and Strategic and Weapon Control Systems Department Contracting Officer Representative Team . Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) Hardware Development Team . Hyper-Velocity Projectile (HVP) Integrated Launch Package (ILP) Development Team . Shoulder-Launched Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon (SMAW MOD 2)

Development and Test Team

. Advanced Shipboard Weapons Control (ASWC) Missile Management Software Development Team . Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Surface Warfare (SUW) Mission Package Application Software (MPAS) Command and Control (C2) Team . Laser Weapon System Quick Reaction Capability . Radar Apprenticeship Program Instructors . Small Surface Combatant Task Force . Littoral Combat System Engineering Team . Field Operational Demonstration Team

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection June 6

Indian Head Memorial Day Observance

A Memorial Day Observance will be held Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at the La Plata Town Hall, 305 Queen Anne Street, La Plata, Md. Capt. Mary Feinberg, Commanding Officer, Naval Support Activity South Potomac, will be guest speaker. All are invited to attend.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life of St. Mary’s County

The American Cancer Society, Relay for Life of St. Mary’s County will take place on June 6 at St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds from 6 p.m. - 2a.m.! The fairgrounds are located at 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown, MD The theme for the 2015 Relay is “Streets of America”. To find out more about Relay for Life of St. Mary’s county, visit our website at www.relayforlife.org/stmarysmd, find us on Facebook, or contact Event Chair Melanie Smith, info@stmarysrelay.org.

St. Mary’s County Crab Festival

Head out to the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds on June 13 starting at 11 a.m. for the annual crab festival celebrating St. Mary’s Crab Culture and Cooking!

Includes live farm animals, a classic car show, arts and crafts and music. Admission is $5 and the event is hosted by the Leonardtown Lions Club. For more information and to register to enter your car

The Charles County Department of Public Works would like to remind citizens that the next household hazardous waste collection for this year will be held on Saturday, June 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, 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 biomedical waste (sharps, needles, anything with bodily fluids), latex paint, prescription drugs, 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, paint hardener, or sawdust to aid in drying it out.

Household hazardous waste collection will occur on the first Saturday of each month through December. Upcoming 2015 collection dates are: June 6, July 11* (Due to July 4th Holiday), Aug. 1, Sep. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, and Dec. 5. For more information, call the Charles County Depart-

ment 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.

Tri-County Animal Shelter to Hold Free Rabies Clinic June 7

Maryland law requires all dogs, cats, and ferrets are vaccinated for rabies. Protect the ones you love and bring your pet to a free rabies clinic Sunday, June 7, from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department (15245 Prince Fredrick Road, Hughesville). Dog and cat licenses will be available for purchase. The fee for a pet license is $5 if your animal is altered and $25 if your animal is not altered. All dogs must be leashed and all cats and ferrets must be contained in a carrier. The Charles County Animal Response Team volunteers, Charles County Animal Control, and the Charles County Department of Health are sponsoring the clinic.

For more information about the free rabies clinic, contact the Charles County Department of Emergency Services at 301-609-3425 or e-mail Debbie Yost at YostD@CharlesCountyMD.gov.

Volunteers Needed for PVA Fishing Tournament

Volunteers are needed for the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Bass Fishing Tournament June 5-7 at Smallwood State Park. This event allows the community to show their appreciation to the men and women of our armed forces who have suffered injuries (some severe) while serving our country. Volunteers are needed Friday for set-up and Saturday and Sunday to assist with the tournament. To volunteer, call 301-934-9269.

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A Taste of Maryland

June 28 starting at 4:30 p.m. come out to the Port Tobacco Courthouse and have a taste of the history of some of Maryland’s food traditions! The presentation includes the quintessential Maryland crab cake along with other local favorites and a look at Native American fare as well. The presentation will be followed by the opportunity to taste an assortment of sweet and savory Maryland fare! Visit https://restoreporttobacco.wordpress. com to learn more and purchase tickets.

Summer Concert Series in La Plata

Every Friday night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. come out and enjoy the Summer Concert Series at the La Plata Town Hall.

Bring your own blanket, chairs and coolers but no alcohol is permitted. Concessions and an Ice Cream Truck will also be available as well as a play area for the kids allowing parents to keep an eye on the kids while enjoying the concert. A wide variety of musical styles will be featured with something for everyone. Visit http://www.townoflaplata.org for a complete summer line up. Concert season runs through September 22.

Ride to Conquer Cancer D.C.

The 2015 Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting John Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Sibley Memorial, Suburban and Howard County General Hospitals is a 2 day 150 mile bike ride that will be held Sept. 19-20 in Washington, D.C. Registration is now open for this annual event. For more information, visit http://dc15.ridetovictory.org/site/ PageServer?pagename=dc15_aboutevent, or call (202)601-8689

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USO at Indian Head Finishes Renovations From left to right, Col. Stephen Redifer, commanding officer of the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), Barbara Locke, center supervisor for the USO at Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head, Stephen Tomlin, chief operating officer of the USO Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore, and Cmdr. Chris Zayatz, executive officer of Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP), cut the ribbon on a renovated USO at NSF Indian Head on May 12. Marines, Sailors and their families at the celebration, which also marked the five-year anniversary of the USO center’s establishment at Indian Head, enjoyed lunch and dessert courtesy of the USO and volunteers from SAIC. Improvements to the facility U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos include a new game room, a feature that captured the attention of attendees. Redifer and Zayatz both highlighted their positive experiences with the USO over the course of their careers during remarks and thanked the USO staff and volunteers for all that they do to support service members. For more information about USO events at NSF Indian Head, visit http://us.uso.org/WashingtonBaltimore/Indian-Head.

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