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

Rear Adm. Gumataotao Celebrates Diversity at Observance Link directly to the NSASP Facebook page on your smart phone

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by Barbara Wagner, Staff Writer The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) hosted an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance on May 28 with an uplifting and inspirational presentation by Rear Adm. Peter Gumataotao, commander of Naval Surface Force Atlantic.

Gumataotao spoke about a broader observance of the diversity of the nation and the Navy by encouraging mutual respect of all cultures. “When talking about diversity we are not talking about AsianPacific Americans, or African-Americans or NativeAmericans,” he said. “It is

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U.S. Navy photo by Patrick Dunn

Rear Adm. Peter Gumataotao, commander of Naval Surface Force Atlantic, shares a laugh with members of the audience during an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance May 28 at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren.

Safety Features the Key for Child Development Center Renovations

By Barbara Wagner The renovation of Building 212, which houses the older of Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren’s two Child Development Center (CDC) facilities, is in full swing and the finished product will serve to better provide for the wellbeing of the installation’s youngest family members.

Beautiful new flooring, a coating of fresh paint and closet space are just a few of the renovations that will provide a more welcoming space for Dahlgren families.

Additionally, the window sills in the building are being replaced with a safer, more modern design.

Another safety feature that is being incorporated in the renovation is the addition of visibility panels into the classrooms from the main hallway, as well as panels

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Children enjoy time with a member of the Child Development Center staff; renovations to Dahlgren’s older CDC in Building 212 will allow Child and Youth Programs it to accommodate more children at the CDC is a safe, modernized facility. for the lavatory facilities.

These visibility panels allow for constant supervi-

sion of each of the areas that the children will be in both for their safety

and to maintain the ability to oversee the interactions between the chil-

dren and their caregivers. “In the world environment we live in now, we have to have a way to look into the rooms to maintain safety,” said Lois Davis, center director of the CDC. Once the renovations are completed, a state of the art camera system will be on line to further enhance the security and safety of the facility and the precious lives within.

Another feature of the renovation that will enhance the overall security and wellbeing of the children are modern new cribs that reflect the CNIC guideline concerning construction material and barrier walls. Gone are the old institutional gray cribs with faulty sides. New wood tone cribs that are lower to the ground with a more secure side railing sys-

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Congressman Visits NSWC Dahlgren Division, Child: Commends Scientist for NATO Research

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U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) congratulates Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) scientist Steve Anderson for his NATO Science and Technology Organization’s Scientific Achievement Award May 18. Wittman - a member of the House Armed Serves Committee who chairs the Readiness Subcommittee and Seapower and Expeditionary Forces Subcommittee - spoke with NSWCDD personnel engaged in various directed energy technological programs during his tour of the Electromagnetic Railgun Facility and Naval Directed Energy Center.

NATO Chief Scientist Major Gen. Albert Husniaux, conferred the award to Anderson for his impact on a task group’s work on data farming in support of NATO. “It was a great honor to collaborate with some of the most talented people I have ever met,” said Anderson regarding the prestigious U.S. and international scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and military personnel in the task group.

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

U.S. Navy Photo by Jim Waits

tific Achievement Award recognizes outstanding contributions in the context of activities in aerospace science and technology or aerospace systems applications. Anderson discussed his NATO support during a Federal News

Radio interview about his award in February. The discussion is available via: http://www.federalnewsradio. com/1269/3796526/Steve-AndersonPrincipal-Scientist-Naval-SurfaceWarfare-Center.

Capt. Feinberg Addresses King George Education Foundation

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Capt. Mary Feinberg, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity South Potomac, speaks at the King George Education Foundation’s inaugural Evening of Excellence at King George High School on May 20. Fein-

berg thanked educators and parents for their own critical role in education and discussed the important role science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers will play in America’s future. “Our mission at

Dahlgren, to help the Navy protect America, depends on the education of our people now and in the future,” she said. “I applaud your efforts to improve the education we provide our young people.”

tem are now ready to protect the little ones as they nap. The new beds now have clear Plexiglas ends that allow for better viewing of the resting children and they also serve as barriers between the children reducing the transmission of germs and bacteria.

Beautiful new stainless steel kitchen equipment has been delivered and is waiting for installation. This new kitchen facility will allow the center to have food preparation at both locations. Currently, CDC staff prepares meals offsite and then deliver food to CDC building. The current goal is to have the CDC kitchen completed

by July; after a thorough safety inspection the staff hopes to be able to have meal preparation up and running shortly thereafter.

“Steve [Rebarchick] over at Gray’s Landing was so helpful in guiding us as we sought to have safe but effective kitchen appliances for the facility. We specialize in childcare so it was good to have knowledgeable input into the best fit for our needs.” shared Davis.

Following the renovations, the goal is to increase the capacity to approximately 63 children. The current projections of the new facility are that it will provide for two infant rooms, a pre-toddler room, toddler room and a preschool room will who will have a door that leads out into the playground so that the preschoolers have a continuous level of protection in and around the building.

Davis, who has over 23 years of experience working within the Navy’s child and youth services has been with the Dahlgren CDC for almost a year and is very optimistic about the changes that are being facilitated with this renovation.

“We will be able to provide care for more of the children -- currently we have a waiting list for infants and these new rooms will help to accommodate them,” said Davis. “We have always provided excel-

lence in care - we are a Navy facility-and now we will have even better facilities to create an excellent environment.”

One of the things that Davis shared that makes Dahlgren’s CDC program unique is the longevity of the time CDC staff have with many of the children.

“We are different than many other centers as we have a large civilian population here,” Davis continued. “We have kids that are here with us from infancy until it is time for them to go into kindergarten.”

Davis’s previous experience is on naval bases around the globe including Spain and Japan. “This is different for me as I come from predominately military bases where the children moved on generally in three years.”

At the present time the renovation completion goal is late autumn.

Currently however, the staff and center are focused on preparation and improvements for their accreditation inspection. This inspection helps ensure that all of the CNIC guidelines for a child care facility are being met.

Dahlgren’s CDC seeks to exceed the standards set forth and are working diligently to ensure that goal is being achieved.

Following the completion of the renovation, the new area will need a final inspection to clear it for occupation.

Currently, the next steps for renovation include installation and inspection of the new kitchen equipment. The staff is also working together to determine how to best utilize and occupy the building once it is ready for use.

Upgrading and updating the CDC facility is part of an ongoing effort by the Navy to improve and expand the quality of life for the service members and their families. Continued quality care for the future generations of the Navy family and knowing they are in a safe and secure environment will allow for greater peace of mind for the Sailors and civilians who live and work on NSF Dahlgren.

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The OPSEC of the Future

By April Grant Office of the Chief of Information With continuous advances in technology and unlimited access to information, the Naval OPSEC Support Team (NOST) is putting forth an effort to bring Operations Security, or OPSEC, standards into the 21st Century U.S. Navy.

OPSEC, as a methodology was developed during the Vietnam War to determine how the enemy was able to obtain advanced information on military operations.

Under that idea Admiral Ulysses Sharp, then Commander-in-chief, Pacific, established the “Purple Dragon” team which conceived of and utilized the methodology of “Thinking like the wolf,” or looking at your own organization from an adversarial viewpoint.

Since, the OPSEC systematic process, has proven to be successful in identifying, controlling and protecting generally sensitive but unclassified information by mitigating the adversary’s ability to compromise a mission, operation or activity.

As a whole, OPSEC works through proper understanding of each of the five steps within the OPSEC process: 1. Identify critical informa-

tion. The information you have that could assist an adversary in any way.

2. Analyze the threat to that information. Does an adversary have the capability to collect or use the information, and if so, how?

3. Analyze the vulnerabilities. How is the critical information relayed in the course of your daily duties and how is it protected?

4. Assess the risk. How likely is it that the information could be compromised?

5. Develop countermeasures. What can you do to protect the information from being disclosed?

NOST wants to stress the fact that everyone, including service members and family members, have a duty to protect your command, your shipmates and your family by always maintaining operations security. So the next time you send your friends a comment or post a tweet, think about who else may be seeing it.

Each month NOST will be sharing new resources on different OPSEC topics. You can also visit the Navy.mil graphics gallery, http://www.navy. mil/view_ggphotos.asp, to find more resources.

Don’t forget to like the OPSEC Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/NavalOPSEC.

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Diversity: Many have served within the halls of the nation’s capital Continued from page 1

about the strength of our country – the diversity of its people.”

Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders have made many notable accomplishments in military and public service throughout the years and in May we take pause to recognize the contributions of the culture and the people to the melting pot that is the United States of America.

Statistically, Asian-Pacific Americans in the military number over 300,000 according to a 2011 DMDC Active Duty Personnel Sheet and count among them some very notable achievers. Included in the distinguished assemblage of Asian American and Pacific Islanders was the very first to receive the Medal of

Honor – a Philippine Scout Unit soldier - Army Pvt. Jose Nisperos.

Within the halls of the nation’s capital there have been many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have served their country, not just as senators or delegates but in the military as well.

One of the most notable is Daniel Inouye – a World War II disabled veteran of Japanese descent. Inouye and other first born Japanese Americans petitioned the White House after Pearl Harbor to request that the War Department allow them to serve their country’s military. Segregated units were created to allow them to serve and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team – all ‘Nisei’ or American-born children of Japanese parents – went on to be one of the most deco-

rated units in the military.

Inouye’s bravery in battle is legendary as was the 442nd; however, because of racial discrimination at the time, he and other members of the unit did not receive Medals of Honor until 2000. He was posthumously honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom – the highest civilian award given.

He is also the first senator to have received both the Medal of Honor and the Medal of Freedom.

There are many other Americans of Asian- Pacific heritage who serve their country in political roles, including Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Thai-American descent – also a disabled combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient who served in the Iraq War. Hawaiian native son retired Army Gen. Eric

Shinseki was the first Asian American to achieve the rank of four-star general in the Army and to be nominated to serve as the Chief of Staff of Veteran’s Affairs

by President Obama.

Gumataotao is also recognized for a first among Asian-Pacific Americans - he is the first Guam native to achieve the rank of flag officer. He spoke of his childhood in Guam during the Vietnam Era and how seeing his cousin – a soldier killed while serving in Vietnam being buried with flag honors – juxtapose with scenes from the mainland of protestors’ burning flags, as being pivotal in his decision to serve his country and the flag that represented so much to him as a child.

As Gumataotao shared his thoughts on the concept of diversity he in-

cluded members of the audience in the discussion and in particular, junior officers and Sailors.

His words resonated with attendees of all ranks and experience, however, including Capt. Mary Feinberg, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP), who spoke afterwards of the encouragement and inspiration she gleaned from his discussion, “His words were really applicable for me right now,” she said.

“Everyone should have an opportunity to hear him speak.”

Gumataotao noted that respect is not an act but a habit that should be fostered. Part of embracing and celebrating our diversity during this – Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month- is to develop mutual respect for

our fellow Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen and Marines.

“We are celebrating what is good in life when we are celebrating diversity,” Gumataotao continued. “We must take a tactical pause to celebrate the greatest thing in our country - our diversity. We are all different and our country allows us to be different and we need to celebrate that.”

It is with those words in mind that we take pause to say, “Arigato.” “Si Yu’us ma’ase.” “Do sia.” “Kamsahamnida.” “Faafetai.”

“Cam on.” In other words, thank you to all of our service members and civilians in Naval Support Facilities (NSF) Dahlgren and Indian Head of Asian American or Pacific Islander heritage for your continued excellence in service to a grateful nation.

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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!

NSASP Navy Ball Donut Sale

The NSASP Navy Ball Committee will hold a Krispy Kreme Donut Sale on June 16. Cost for a dozen of glazed donuts is $7. Submit pre-order requests to ABHC Walsh at steven.m.walsh@navy.mil by 1500 Friday, 12 June. All pre-orders will be hand delivered to your office by a Navy Ball representative that morning!!! Donuts will also be available for sale in buildings across the base. All proceeds benefit the NSASP Navy Ball Committee.

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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Commandant’s Corner:

Remembering Midway ADM Markham Rich, Commandant, Naval District Washington On June 4, hundreds of Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen from across the national capital region, together with tourists from around the world, gathered at the U.S. Navy Memorial in honor of the 73rd anniversary of the battle of midway.

Since former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jay Johnson’s declaration that yesterday’s anniversary of the Battle of Midway be celebrated as one of the two most significant dates in Naval history, Naval District Washington has been marking this momentous victory with a ceremony in the nation’s capital as Sailors around the globe also pay tribute.

Each year we gather to

pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of those who served, those who fought, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We honor today those heroes who were instrumental in the battle that marked the turning point in the pacific theater of World War II. Only seven months after the Pearl Harbor attack, the outnumbered and outgunned American fleet halted the Japanese advancement across the Pacific Ocean. The US Navy is what it is today in large part because of the selfless deeds in 1942 when so much hung in the balance.

Although the numbers of local midway veterans in attendance dwindle each year, their legacy continues to live on. One of the local Midway veterans that joined us in the past was retired Marine Corps Major Albert

Grasselli, who passed away in January. Grasselli took part in the Battle of Midway as an aerial navigator who flew ammo from Pearl Harbor to Midway and was able to navigate 24 planes safely to his base, Ewa Marine Air Station. He was a regular honorary of the ceremony and will be truly missed.

Among the other local Midway veterans we honored in the past are retired Captain John W. Crawford and retired Chief Gunner’s Mate Chief Hank Kudzik.

Crawford, who was a cryptologist, served on the USS Yorktown (CV-5). He received the deciphered message that revealed the bearings and location of the Japanese Fleet. Because of those efforts, the US Navy was able to prevent Japan’s plan to capture Midway and lure our carriers into battle and destroy them.

Kudzik, who was 17 years old then, served aboard one of the fleet’s largest boats, the USS Nautilus. USS Nautilus was the submarine that played a pivotal role in the Battle of Midway.

During the ceremony, I was joined by the Vice Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michelle Howard, leaders from the U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard in honoring our living history for their extraordinary service, 73 years ago.

I cannot tell you how important it is to remember and learn from our past. As we look toward the future, we need to understand the significance of this conflict to our legacy and why we have to make sure that it’s celebrated every year. We will continue to commit our time and honor our obligation to preserve our inheritance of a rich naval history.

Indian Head Rail Trail Closure Extended Residents are advised that current closures of portions of the Indian Head Rail are expected to continue through late July 2015.

Frank Ward, chief of Codes, Permits, and Inspection Services for the Department of Planning and Growth Management briefed the Commissioners today on the Indian Head Rail Trail project. Ward reported the reclaimed water pipeline installation within the trail is complete. Restoration of the trail is ongoing. Work is

subject to weather conditions and adverse weather may cause delays in project completion.

Approximately 2,000 feet west of Bumpy Oak Road to Route 301 (Crain Highway) is closed to public access. The first five miles of the Indian Head Rail Trail (from Mattingly Avenue to just west of Bumpy Oak Road) are open to the public throughout the construction period.

Signs are posted along the trail to identify closed

areas. Please be aware of equipment and contractors on the trail and do not enter closed areas or come within 300 feet of active construction work. Visitors are asked to be alert for hazards and increased construction vehicle traffic when using these areas.

Maps and closure notices can be found on the Department of Public Works’ Parks Division website: www.

CharlesCountyParks.com.

Current information on closures will also be posted on

the Charles County Parks and Recreation Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ CharlesCountyParksRecreation and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CharlesCoMD. For more information, contact the Department of Public Works’ Parks Division at 301-932-3470 or 301-870-2778. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

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MWR Highlights Armed Forces Fun Run

Aquatics Center 540-653-8088

Summer Hours

The Aquatics Center will now operate under the following summer hours: Lap/Fitness Swimming: Tuesday – Thursday: 5-8 a.m.; Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 3 – 6 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday: 4 – 6 p.m.; Saturday: 9 – 11 a.m.

Open Recreation Swimming: June 6-7: Noon – 6 p.m.; June 15-September 7: Sunday-Saturday Noon – 6 p.m.

Swim Lessons

Inquire about summer swim lessons for all ages! The first session starts on June 29.

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 (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

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.

June 16 at 3:30 p.m. at Joy Park. Eligible patrons include all youth ages 6 to 15, with base access. Come out for a one mile kid run that meets Presidential Physical Fitness program requirements. Run will be held at Joy Park behind the Youth Activities Center and the Aquatics Center. T-shirts will be given to those children who complete their run. Water stations will be available during run. Please register at the Youth Center. Cost: FREE.

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. Call today to schedule your appointment. Cost: $50.00, which includes all materials.

Fitness Center 540-653-8580

Sealed Bid Auction

June 8 – June 12. The fitness center will soon be moving into a new building and is holding a sealed bid auction for the majority of cardio and weight equipment that is in the current fitness center. Stop in for a full listing of equipment available for auction as well as a detailed list of rules for bidding including eligibility.

Beat the Heat Dodgeball Tournament

June 10 at 4:30 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Bring your dodgeball skills to the fitness center for a Beat the Heat Dodgeball Tournament. Cost: FREE.

Battle of Midway 5k Run/Walk

June 15 at 8 a.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Join the fitness center in remembering the Battle of Midway. Registration for the 5k is taking place now through the morning of the event. Cost: $5.00

Fitness Center Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

June 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Join the fitness center for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new facility. Enjoy the health fair, take part in free group exercise demos and look for giveaways!

General Library 540-653-7474

ing online at https://usn.evanced.info/dahlgren/sr/homepage.asp and stop in to get your t-shirt, pizza, and bowl for free! T-shirts will be given out on a first come, first served basis starting at the kick-off party. Open to all patrons with regular base access.

ITT

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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

Busch Garden Trip

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.

Liberty Shuttle Service

June 6 & 20 from 7 to 11:45 p.m. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Liberty is providing a shuttle service in the local area. Cost: FREE.

Lunch with Liberty

June 9 at 11 a.m. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Enjoy lunch on Liberty! While at the Liberty Center be sure to ask about trips and let the staff know what YOU want to do. Cost: FREE.

Fire Pit Fun

June 13 & 27 at 7 p.m. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Bring your guitar or enjoy the music. The Liberty Center will provide chairs, roasting forks, s’mores, hotdogs and drinks.

Cost: FREE.

Paws for Reading

June 18 at 1 p.m. at Dahlgren Cannonball Lanes Bowling Center. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Children who participate in a summer reading program and read at least 6 books score higher in reading AND MATH when they return to school. Sign up for summer read-

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, June 5th, 7 p.m.

Ex Machina, R Saturday, June 6th, 4 p.m.

Up - FREE ADMISSION, PG Saturday, June 6th, 7 p.m.

Hot Pursuit, PG-13 Friday, June 12th, 7 p.m.

Mad Max: Fury Road *3D, R Saturday, June 13th, 4 p.m.

Pitch Perfect FREE ADMISSION, PG-13 Saturday, June 13th, 7 p.m.

Pitch Perfect 2, PG-13 family friendly. Cost: Military, FREE. All Others, $4.00.

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

June 8 from 3:45 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 by June 5 to make your appointment. Cost: FREE.

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.

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

540-653-7336

Paws for Reading

Storytime at the Library

June 9 from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Curl up with a furry friend and read them a story! The General Library will hold Paws for Reading the second Tuesday of every month and give young readers the opportunity to read to their four legged companion. Reading to a pet can help build confidence in young readers. Please register by June 5 to schedule your 15 minute session. Cost: FREE.

Dahlgren Movie Theater

Storytime at the Library

Aquatics Center 301-744-4616

Water Aerobics Classes

Water aerobics is a cool way to shed those extra pounds. A standard session of water aerobics lasts for about 30 to 45 minutes. Water aerobics schedule and registration will be available at the Aquatics and Fitness Centers. Cost: Military, $3.00. All Others, $5.00.

Dive In Movie Night

June 10 and 24 at dusk. Join us for a Dive In Movie at the Aquatics Center! All movies are

June 9 & 23 at 10 a.m. Join us at the library every other Tuesday for a story and a craft! Cost: FREE.

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

June 17 at 3 p.m. At NSF Indian Head’s Stars & Strikes Bowling Center. Children who participate in a summer reading program and read at least 6 books score higher in reading AND MATH when they return to school. Sign up for summer reading online at https://usn.evanced. info/indianhead/sr/homepage.asp and stop in to get your t-shirt and bowl for free! T-shirts will be given out on a first come, first served basis starting at the kick-off party. Open to all patrons with regular base access.

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Community Notes Dahlgren Kids Fishing Derby

A free kid’s fishing derby sponsored by the Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation and the Weekend Bassers will be held at Motts Run Reservoir on June 6 from 8:30-11:00 a.m. for kids aged 4-16 years old.

With fishing, boat rentals, games, prizes, vendors, hiking, picnicking there will be fun for the entire family!

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and this is a Virginia Game Department “Free Fishing Weekend” with no license required for the day. Volunteers and sponsors are still needed for this event – for more information or to volunteer call Linda Bailey at 372-1086 x213.

Rock the River FXBG

Adults, children and dogs are free admission to this first of its kind event on June 6 from 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. The event combines activities from various communities who benefit from, are inspired by, and enjoy their time on the Rappahannock River. There is adventure with a multi-sport river and foot race, outdoor activities for grown-ups, kids, and their furry friends, a display of unique art and crafts, as well as the enjoyment of great craft beer, tasty food, and live music throughout the day. For more information and to purchase beer tasting tickets go to http://

rocktheriverfxbg.com/. Benefits from events of the day proceed Friends of the Rappahannock, t he ACA Collegiate Racing Program, the Fredericksburg Fire Department’s River Rescue Team, as well as the Fredericksburg Chapter of Team River Runner.

Dahlgren Museum World War II Speaker Series at UMW-Dahlgren on June 11

The Dahlgren Heritage Museum will host a Community Forum Series - The 70th Anniversary of the End of World War II: Boomtown, The War Years Grow the Dahlgren Community on Thursday, June 11 at 5 p.m. at University of Mary Washington-Dahlgren Campus. A reception for attendees will begin at 4:30 p.m. Panelists for the evening will include Elizabeth Lee of King George Historical Society, Ann Swope, former chief of staff, NSWC Dahlgren Division, Ira and Gladys West, former NSWC Dahlgren Division employees and Ed Jones, former Dahlgren base resident and president of Dahlgren Heritage Foundation. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ wwii-community-forum-boomtown-the-war-yearsmeld-dahlgren-community-tickets-17023682292.

King George KGALERT Update

Due to a major update with the KGALERT system

in King George County it is important that residents and individuals that work in King George re-sign up to continue receiving notification. If you do not resubscribe to the service you will no longer receive updates after June 15. https://member.everbridge.net/ index/453003085611288#/login

American Red Cross Blood Drive

A blood drive will be hosted at American Legion Post #89 located at 10021 Dahlgren Rd in King George on June 9 from 12 -6 P.M. Summer is a critical time for blood shortages so come out and support this effort! A single blood donation can save up to three lives! You can donate for this drive if your last regular donation was before April 7th. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids beforehand and have a good meal!

King George Rocks the Red White and Blue

Patriotic Palooza at Barnesville Park located at 3360 Barnesfield Road will take place on June 27 from 6-9 P.M. Mark your calendars to join the community as we celebrate the red, white and blue with great music from the Navy’s premiere country-bluegrass ensemble - Country Current, along with great food and fun! Check out the great American classic cars on display, play games, visit the petting zoo for the kids and enjoy fun for the whole family at this pre-4th of July event.

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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.

Kid’s Fishing Derby Fun

A morning of fishing fun will take place on June 6 with registration starting at 8 A.M. at Thomas Hance Pond in Calvert County. Come out and fish from 8:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. with bait and lunch provided for each participant. Please bring your own rod and reel (you may bring your own bait if you like). Pre-registration is required by calling 410-586-1101 extension 4. Check-in time: 8:00-8:20 a.m. An adult must accompany all children.

mals, 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 in the car show visit http://eclubhouse.org/sites/leonardtownmd/page-8.php.

Father’s Day Breakfast Buffet

A breakfast brunch honoring Fathers will be held at the American Legion Hall in La Plata on June 21 from 8 A.M. to 11 A.M. A delicious menu of scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, sausage links, bacon, biscuits, sausage gravy, orange juice and coffee will be served and the event is open to the public. The cost of this breakfast buffet is $9 per person with children five and under free.

Fleet Reserve Serving Breakfast

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Veterans Awareness Day

The VA Center for faith-based and neighborhood partnership staff and representatives from Veterans Benefits Administration, Veterans Heath Administration and the National Cemetery Administrations will hold with Gospel Union Church of Christ Veterans Awareness and Community Outreach Day. The event is June 6 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Gospel Union Church of Christ, 7380 Gospel Union Road, Bryans Road, MD 20616.

Gospel Union Church of Christ’s Veterans and Military Ministry will host and facilitate this Veterans outreach event. The main objectives are to disseminate information on VA’s programs and services, and participate in a discussion on the benefits offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Since the Charles County, Md. community has a high percentage of veterans, the focus of this event is on assisting veterans, their families, survivors, caregivers and other beneficiaries to obtain VA services and program information and enroll in VA benefits. VA representatives will manage an outreach table and provide information on VA programs and services.

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

Maryland law requires dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets to be vaccinated for rabies. Protect your pet with a free vaccine at the rabies clinic being held at Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department (15245 Prince Frederick Road, Hughesville). The clinic is sponsored by the Charles County Animal Response Team volunteers and the Charles County Department of Health.

Dog and cat licenses will be available for purchase at the clinic. Altered pets license fee is $5 and unaltered pets are $25. All dogs must be leashed and cats, ferrets and rabbits contained in a carrier. For more information contact the Charles County Department of Emergency Services at (301)609-3425 or email Debbie Yost at YostD@charlesCountyMd.gov.

St. Mary’s County Crab Festival

For a fun-filled Saturday 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! Lots of great seafood and fun for the entire family to be had! Includes live farm ani-

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Notch Road Lexington Park Maryland is also hosting breakfast buffets on June 6 and 21 (Father’s Day) from 9:30 A.M. to 3 P.M. and the event is open to the public.

The menu includes your choice of: eggs or eggbeaters, bacon, ham, sausage or spam; hash browns, grits, toast, pancakes; juice and coffee all for $7 per person.

Sausage gravy and chipped beef gravy plus biscuit are also available for a small additional cost. The event supports the Fleet Reserve Association in their community efforts with Scouts, ACTS, and other charities.

Flag Retirement Ceremony in Lexington Park

Boy Scout Troop 413 will be doing a flag retirement ceremony at Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Branch 93 on June 14. Any individuals or businesses who have an American Flag that needs to be properly retired, please bring by Branch 93 during business hours to have included in this very moving ceremony.

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