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

NSF Dahlgren Fitness Center Wows on Opening Day

By Barbara Wagner Staff writer

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After years of budget delays and a long construction period, the beautiful new Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren Fitness Center - the most recent quality of life improvement to the base - has finally become a reality. New fitness equipment was delivered and set up and finishing touches were made in preparation for the June 19 ribbon cutting ceremony.

Capt. Mary Feinberg, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP), gave opening remarks to the gathering of about 200 who were eager to view the new facility.

“I am just one on a long list of commanding officers that thought they might be cutting a ribbon on a new fitness center for Dahlgren.

Despite numerous budget delays, work began last April, and today I am honored to be the commanding officer that has the privilege of opening this fantastic new fitness center.”

Feinberg remarked on a recent statement by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus,

U.S. Navy photo by Barbara Wagner

The NSF Dahlgren Fitness Center was officially opened on June 19 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house gala. FC1 Joshua Langlois of Aegis Training and Readiness Center and FC1 Lloyd Bartlett, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, manned the weight poles that held the ribbon. Pictured cutting the ribbon are (from left to right) Ira Seth, NSF Dahlgren Fitness Director, Fred O’Neal of C.E.R., Capt. Mary Feinberg, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity South Potomac, Tony Liverman, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington at NSF Dahlgren, Cmdr.

Bill Windus, NSASP Public Works Officer, and Michael Phillips, C.E.R. who expressed his support and encouragement of long term holistic health and fitness and the role that fitness plays in the lives and success of “those who volunteer to serve in the finest expeditionary fighting force in the world,” noting that this new fitness center aligns NSF Dahlgren with that vision.”

The staff at the Dahlgren Fitness Center have been

preparing for this event for almost a year as ground was broken in April of 2014. As the grand opening deadline drew near, the staff worked feverishly to ensure that the equipment was safely in place and the facility and staff were ready to serve the community.

Stacy Scarabello, Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Marketing Assistant was amazed at how quick-

ly and efficiently the staff had pulled together all of the loose ends to make the grand opening a success.

“Just two hours ago we still had boxes piled up behind the desk and there was still so much to do to be grand opening ready,” she said, “and now it is absolutely gorgeous.”

The new $9.6 million facility adjacent to the original fitness center built in 1942

is now home to a bay of 35 new units of cardio fitness equipment, two platforms, four Olympic benches in the main fitness area and space to rival any large chain fitness center.

The center’s array of new cardio equipment includes Life Fitness flex striders, power mill climbers, elliptical cross trainers, upright and recumbent cycles, rowing machines and treadmills, along with an array of new spin bikes and free weights for the group fitness room.

The Life Fitness machines feature Discover Tablets that offer connectivity to the eight televisions located at the facility, personal tracking of your workouts, the ability to connect to your own devices and a variety of interactive courses to add interest to your workout.

A large dividable open space with impact flooring is dedicated to group classes, effectively doubling the previous space that will allow for more classes. The center hopes to add additional classes and times.

A regulation-sized basketball court with seating for

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NSWCIH EOD Technology Division Recognizes Excellence Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) held their annual Honorary Awards ceremony June 23 at the Indian Head Village Green Pavilion to recognize those individuals and teams who made significant contributions to fulfilling the command’s mission during calendar year 2014.

“The people we are recognizing today represent about four percent of our total workforce. While we are here to recognize them, I want to take a moment and acknowledge the larger Indian Head EOD Technology Division team and their contributions to our Division’s success as well,” said NSWC IHEODTD Commanding Officer Capt. Vincent Martinez. “Additionally, many of you selflessly contribute to the community through volunteering, coaching, mentoring and teaching. These acts

U.S. Navy photo by Matthew Poynor

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) held the annual Honorary Awards ceremony, June 23, at the Indian Head Town Pavilion to recognize those individuals and teams who made significant contributions to fulfilling the command’s mission during calendar year 2014. also contribute to the Command’s success, as well as our country’s future. Thank you for all that you do each and every day.”

The Division’s Technical Director also applauded employees for their accomplishments and technical rigor.

“When I came aboard a little more than a year ago as your Technical Director, I

shared with you five tenets to guide this Division. They were Morale, Discipline, Proficiency, Motivation and Esprit de Corps,” said NSWC IHEODTD Technical Director, Ashley Johnson. “This recognition ceremony demonstrates how each of you is embodying these tenets. What we do matters, and I’m proud to be your Technical Director.”

Award Recipients

Roger M. Smith Team Award focuses on the contributions made through teaming efforts to improve the organization’s performance and effectiveness to meet customer needs.

The Insensitive Munition General Purpose Bomb Fill team [Thomas Berry, William Boggs, Gregory Bowman, Samantha Church, Otis Cobey, Joseph Cra-

ven, Timothy Freehling, Scottie Gaines, Sean Hancock, Johnnie Hart, Heather Hayden, Preston Homes, Shelton Johnson, Anthony King, Richard Muscato, Lori Nock, Stuart Richman, Mary Sherlock, Harold Sandusky and Melvin Thomas] was recognized for development, scale-up and demonstration of PBXIH-141 as an insensitive munition explosive fill replacement for use in the BLU-110 General Purpose Bomb. The team comprised of personnel from the command’s Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) and Energetics Manufacturing Departments completed a 720-pound mix under a very tight schedule; delivered test units on schedule; and results showed reduced sensitivity.

Project Manager of the Year Award a project manager who has made a significant con-

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Friday, June 26, 2015

NSF Indian Head Reading Program Kickoff a Rocking and Bowling Success!

By Barbara Wagner Staff Writer The upbeat harmonies of “Happy” by Pharrell Williams blast through the sound system and a strobing disco ball flashes colors and light around the standing room only floor.

The house lights dim and the fluorescent glow of a black light and streaks of LEDs illuminate the room. A squeal erupts and the crowds begin dancing to the rhythm as laughter peals through the air.

While this might sound like the start of a great house party, it was actually the kickoff of the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head Library’s Summer Reading Program at the Stars and Strikes Bowling Center. With an opening like that – success is sure to follow!

Of the roughly fifty participants signed up for the reading program at Indian Head, more than half attended the première event. The children received T-shirts proclaiming this year’s theme, “Reading to the Rhythm,“ along with a packed goody bag to help keep the young readers on track this summer.

The goal of the program is to encourage children of all ages to maintain or begin a program of literacy that will carry into their adult years.

U.S. Navy photo by Barbara Wagner

Indian Head newcomer Denny assists his daughter Erin aged 6 to get her bowling shoes on at the Summer Reading Program kickoff at NSF Indian Head. Visit The Community Center located in building 620 on Indian Head to learn more about available programs offered there.

The seven-week long program on both NSF Indian Head and Dahlgren runs from June 11th to August 15th. Participants are given goals to keep them actively reading or being read to throughout the summer. To keep the readers motivated the library is offering weekly prizes. The hope is that the enjoyment of reading is enough but the extra incentive is definitely a bonus to keep the youngsters participating.

Kendra Harris, Indian Head’s new librarian, shared the goals for the program.

“For 0 to seven year olds the weekly goal is 15 pages or essentially a picture book. The eight to twelve year olds need to read 100 pages or a chapter book is how I explain it to the kids and for the older teens ten chapters a week will get them a prize.”

Don’t worry adults, you too can participate and a book ev-

ery other week wins a prize as well!

“We are offering a different age appropriate prize each week. For the toddlers some of the prizes we have are rattles and sippy cups, for the older children we have frisbees, inflatable guitars, kazoos, backpacks and for the adults we have reusable bags, water bottles and other great incentives.”

If you missed the kick-off, there is still time to go to www.

MWRLibraries.info to sign up for the program and track your reading. Both NSF Indian Head and NSF Dahlgren are enrolling for their Summer Reading Program at the same website.

Not sure what to read? The library link has that covered as well. Check out the “What

Should I Read Next“ link at the same site and you are able to type in a book or author that you enjoy. The program will populate a list with recommendations based on your preferences. Don’t forget you must come in to the library to let them know that you are participating and to receive your prizes.

Once there at the newly renovated Community Recreation Center that houses the Indian Head Library, and ITT office, chances are you will realize that they truly are your one-stop shop for summer entertainment. Naomi, a local day care provider was amazed at all that the center provided.

After being encouraged by Harris to come by and check out what the facility had to

offer, Naomi was encouraged to bring her young charges to the Summer Reading Program kick-off.

“I loved it! I had planned to bring the children to a public library in town. I found that this is not only closer but I really appreciate the level of security I feel we have when we are there at the library and here as well. They are also showing movies for the kids throughout the summer. It’s a pretty awesome deal and we will definitely be utilizing the Community Rec Center this summer.”

Jenny, another parent who was attending the program kickoff, had recently visited the renovated Community Rec Center and was equally impressed. “They really did a beautiful job with the renovations. The kids’ section is so nicely organized and neat - I really loved it.”

The reading program kick off was only the beginning of the summertime offerings at the local base libraries. Fun and educational craft sessions, family friendly movies, and special guests are on the docket to help you beat the heat and keep the kids engaged. So, grab an ice cold drink, find a comfortable spot with your favorite summertime read and get to Reading to the Rhythm at your local MWR Library facility.

There’s a Storm Brewing at the Indian Head Library

By Barbara Wagner Staff Writer Kendra Harris summed things up easily with that statement - “a little storm is brewing here,” Indian Head’s newest member of the MWR staff is definitely a whirlwind of ideas and energy and she is focused on breathing new life into the Indian Head library.

Harris, a Maryland native, comes to Indian Head library after 13 years with the Prince Georges County Memorial Library System.

“I was a generalist librarian, so I worked in the children, teen and adult collections but since having my son most of my ideas and inspirations come from him. I found myself moving back into focusing on the children’s collection and programs.”

Harris worked in the Prince George County Memorial Library system through her college years, but it wasn’t her desire initially to become a librarian. Her undergraduate degree from Marymount University is in social work but after graduation she determined that that was not a field in which she saw herself. She soon realized that her day job was something that she truly enjoyed; so with encouragement from a supervisor she went back to graduate school and obtained her Masters in Library Systems.

“It was really my manager in the Arlington County Library System where I was working at the time who insisted that the field needed a fresh set of

thoughts and ideas. She was adamant that the field needed fresh input, people like me she said - with spunk and a more outgoing personality - and here I am!”

“I really want to change that impression of the little old lady with the bun and glasses as a librarian.” As her hand went subconsciously to her hair she laughed, “Earlier today I had my hair up in a bun but thought better of it for this afternoon.”

In talking about the future of libraries and librarians, Harris was emphatic that regardless of the direction the future of books digital or otherwise takes - a library will always be a necessity.

“We are so much more than just a place where we hold books. You need a library. You need a librarian to organize that information. The library is a gathering place - a community hub and that is so important. Our titles may change - Information Specialist, Knowledge Management Officers but we are still going to be vital members of the community. We have to evolve our ideas of librarians.”

Harris spoke of her role as librarian.

“I like to think of myself as an Outreach Specialist. I go into the schools to encourage early literacy. I love to get the kids involved and engaged in things like science experiments. If I can capture their attention and get them thinking I’ve done my job. I have also gone to the farmers markets to reach out to the community. I think it’s important for the public to recognize that we are an evolving field and for us to be more people oriented. “

U.S. Navy Photo by Barbara Wagner

Kendra Harris (right), Indian Head’s new librarian, thanks one of the many patrons who came out to enjoy the recent reading program kick off at the Stars and Stripes Bowling Alley.

Having only been at Indian Head for a little more than a month, Harris is getting a feel for the community. “This is my first experience in the military community and it is really a big change from the urban public libraries I am used to.”

“There is such a difference for me here. I tell my coworkers I almost feel like I am on vacation right now. The pace is much slower,” Harris is also discovering how things might take a little longer to get

done through the military system.

“I am definitely learning patience right now; it takes much longer to get a program from concept to completion here having to go through the different channels to get approval and funding,” Harris is in planning with her team to create programs for the next several months and is beginning to get a feel for her readers.

“It is going to take a little time to determine who my readers are. What do they like to read? Judging by the cur-

rent collection I’m discovering that we have a lot of science fiction and mystery readers out there. I want to know though, do we have romance readers?

What do we need to do to better serve the community?”

In addition to the summer reading program, Harris has some thoughts on a painting program for adults and children as well.

“We are currently working to get a painting and wine evening for the parents under way. They will be able to bring the kids in to enjoy our children’s collection while they have a nice break.

We also want to have a food and painting program for the kids. It’s coming together; it just takes a little time.”

Her enthusiasm for what she does shines through as the interview drew to a close. “I am really happy to be here.

It’s a big change but I love what I do. I love my job. Where else can you go to work and spend the day playing video games with the teens or reading books to the younger children? I get to do those things and I love it! It’s an exciting job. We have to make it exciting for everyone.”

Harris is bringing a fresh zeal and energy to what is normally a more sedate position and has many new ideas for the future. To meet Kendra Harris, Indian Head’s new librarian, visit the new Community Recreation Center located in building 620. A storm is definitely brewing there and it will be exciting to see what exciting events will be blowing in for Indian Head Library.

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tribution to the planning and execution of his/her assigned project(s) the past year. Bernadette Wackerle, Energetics Manufacturing Department, was recognized for her work as the MK90 Propellant Grain Production project manager.

MK90 grains are used in the MK66 rocket and Hydra 70 system used by U.S. Army. Wackerle led a cross-departmental team of 95 employees in a $42.6 million production effort that included project planning, plant start-up, and the manufacturing of 30,000 grains. Her leadership helped the command meet delivery dates, stay within budget and improve production quality; and resulted in additional propellant grain manufacturing orders.

Internal Customer Service Award recognizes those individuals, organizational units, or teams who provided excellent service to the internal customers. Two awards were presented in this category.

The Systems Engineering Department Acquisition Office [Paula Greaser-Hayes, Michele Gilroy, Linda Murphy, Dawn Tolson, Dave Wood, Denise Yates-Price, Darlene Gragan, Susan Simpson, Deanna Shnayer, Chuck Funkhouser, Brain Anderson, Kris Shnayer, Stacey Fuller, Tiffany Johnson and Kelly Gragan] was recognized for providing acquisition expertise and strategy to both internal customers and external organizations. The team consistently provided superior customer service by ensuring all customer requirements were handled quickly and efficiently. Their expertise provided to the technical community has reduced the administrative burden. Lisa Robey, Corporate Operations Department, was also recognized for expert Human Resource support. Robey ensured managers remained informed on employee hiring packages, and she worked closely with the Office of Civilian Human Resources to receive quality hiring options to meet requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Diversity

Award recognizes the achievements of an individual or group excelling in the extension of equal opportunity to those seeking Federal employment or by assisting Federal employees to achieve their highest potential and productivity. Two awards were presented in this category Elizabeth Lee, Marisol MacCheyne and Dr. Dion Serben, Systems Integration Department, were recognized for coordinating with command EEO staff; the Army Research Development and Engineering Center; the Garrison command staff; the installation General Commander staff; and the Program Executive Office Ammunition staff in the planning and execution of the Women’s History Month event in Picatinny, N.J. Normary CamachoCardoza, EOD Department and command Federal Women’s Program Coordinator, was recognized for the Women’s History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month activities on the Indian Head site; and for her assistance in the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS) results analysis.

Dr. Horst Adolph Award for Outstanding Patent recognizes an individual or group of inventors for the most significant and beneficial patent to the Navy and the country. Robert Daily, Brian Taylor, Deran Eaton and Yolanda Torres were recognized for their patent, “Multispectral infrared simulation target array,” that improves the prior art for test targets of infrared search and track, guidance and general sensory systems.

This unique invention significantly reduces the life cycle costs of test systems and solves known issues involved with conventional infrared sensor testing equipment - to include both resistive focal plane array and Blackbody sources.

Continuous Process Improvement Award recognizes individual or group efforts that result in significant administrative, business, or technical improvements accomplished through Lean and/or Six Sigma processes that yield benefits in cost, schedule, quality, and/or risk mitigation. Paulette Bowman, Renee Brown, Dr. Martin Chernoff, Darlene Gragan, Willy Quiambao, Nancy Solo-

mon, Abigail Stokes and Sherri Stonestreet. The Contracts Department conducted a Rapid Improvement Event on its Peer Review Board process (PRB) for contractual actions. The team switched from a paper copy distribution method to an electronic system. A virtual PRB process was developed for lower risk or simpler cases that require a review but do not require a meeting. For the cases that still require a meeting, the meeting has been cut in half by having reviewers submit comments to the contract specialist in advance.

Command Award for Safety Excellence recognizes employees who have made a significant effort to enhance safe work practices in their area. The Systems Engineering Department Safety Committee [Amanda Spooner, Taylor Young, John Backes, Robert Hastings, Mike Deeds, Cynthia Manns, Pansy Cole, Allen Wilson, Rodney Lucas, Ed Hernandez, Wade Babcock, Zaeem Husain and Paula Greaser-Hayes] was recognized for provided opportunities for employees to actively participate in the Safety Program.

This committee met on a recurring basis to discuss organizational and employee safety issues, publish safety newsletters to raise awareness of organizational safety issues, establish a system for employees to report hazards to management and suggest how to correct hazards.

The team’s effort increased general safety awareness and promoted promptly identifying and reporting unsafe/unhealthful working conditions.

As a result of their efforts their department did not experience a work- or duty-related injury in 2014.

Capt. H.E. Lackey Community Service Award recognizes an individual or team who provided significant contributions to the community. Two awards were presented in this category.

Jean Nelson was recognized for her dedicated service to community’s youth in the areas of STEM, youth training and general charity. Nelson serves as a robotics coach and competition coordinator. Her teams won several awards while learning about robot design, programming, project management and CORE values. Additionally, she has served the community

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as Girl Scout Leader or assistant for 12 years, a science fair judge, a Project Lead the Way judge, a Swim Team stroke/turn judge, a badge counselor for the Boy Scouts, a speaker/volunteer at College of Southern Maryland Women in Math event and a food bank volunteer.

Donna Sheff earned an award for community support for co-founding, “Caring Needle.”

Caring Needle is an organization consisting of 14 women who crochet items (hats, scarf, blankets, etc.) and distribute them to homeless, elderly and people who are terminally ill.

Sheff also co-founded, “Women on a Mission,” group which encourages healthy eating and exercising. Sheff has also served for the past 12 years as a youth mentor in her church.

A.J. Perk Outstanding Operator/Technician of the Year Award recognizes model employees who serve as an example to others. Three individuals were awarded in this category.

Jay Dalton, System Engineering Department, was recognized for his work in the field of Cartridge- and Propellant-Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD) Ordnance Assessment. Dalton is considered an expert for ballistic testing of aircraft emergency egress catapults, thrusters, removers, linear shape explosives and stores release cartridges. In 2014, Dalton completed numerous ordnance assessment projects and assisted others to ensure their projects were done in a timely manner. Loleta Carroll and Earl Simms, Energetics Manufacturing Department, were recognized for their support of the ABL 2434 casting powder manufacturing effort.

Carroll and Simms were relied on for their knowledge to ensure success of the operations.

Carroll and Simms currently train operators in manufacturing operations and ensure safety protocols and procedures are followed. Their work ethic, leadership, initiative, attention to detail, and abilities have ensured ABL 2434 manufacturing efforts are done in safe manner.

Adm. Harold R. Stark Award for Innovation recognizes an individual or group who made a significant, state-of-the-art achievement in their field of endeavor. Thinh Hoang, Systems Engineering Department, was recognized advancing energy

harvesting efforts and establishing NSWC IHEODTD as a leader in this emerging technology. During 2014, Hoang designed and demonstrated unique energy harvesting solutions for several programs; and led efforts to provide a digital time delay cartridge to improve timing reliability and manufacturing associated with CADs. Hoang’s successful demonstration of previously unattainable energy-harvesting solution for CAD/PAD and fusing applications will lead to improved technologies to protect and enable the warfighter.

Joe L. Browning Award for Managerial Excellence recognizes supervisors who demonstrate managerial excellence, practice quality leadership principles, and demonstrate coaching and teaming management skills. Two individuals were awarded in this category.

Dr. Jason Jouet, RDT&E Department, was recognized for his exceptional leadership and dedication to research, safety and morale. Supervising a diverse group of scientists and engineers, Jouet remained strongly engaged in the work of each of his employees, and encouraged both collaborative endeavors and individual growth. He challenged his employees to explore new avenues, supported their efforts and championed their accomplishments. Lester Leonard, Energetics Manufacturing Department, was recognized for his leadership, coaching and mentoring of 12 engineers and engineering technicians who conduct energetics operations.

Leonard encouraged training and professional development of his team; and demonstrated an efficient, innovative and motivational leadership style.

Dr. George W. Patterson Award for Outstanding Accomplishment recognizes an individual for his or her outstanding technical accomplishments which have a pronounced effect in support of NSWC IHEODTD operations, as well as advancement in this area of technology.

Dr. Richard Lee, RDT&E Department, was recognized for his contributions to combustion technology. Lee, a scientist and engineer, represented the Command in the enhanced blast and reactive material blast programs in the Advanced En-

ergetics Research Initiative since 2000. Lee interfaced with Department of Defense, Department of Energy, industry and academia to evaluate the energetic content of different formulations for Defense applications. His expertise in metal combustion provided a scientific basis for subsequent technical improvement that led to recent improvements in explosive performance, recent improvements in explosive performance and reactive material casings. His technical accomplishments have a pronounced effect in supporting the Command’s mission and advancing metal combustion for advanced weapons.

Ens. Robert B. Dashiell Award for Excellence recognizes the employee, who, within the past year, has made a significant contribution to the mission, and/or operation of NSWC IHEODTD. Joe Pastorious, Systems Engineering Department, was recognized for leading two critical software development roles. Due to Pastorious’ technical competence and leadership, NSWC IHEODTD was selected as the Software Support Activity for Joint Counter Radio-Controlled IED Electronic Warfare (JCREW) Jammer. Pastorious also led a team in the demonstration of an advanced fuzing algorithm for the Office of Naval Research-funded Torpedo Common Hybrid Fuze System Future Naval Capability effort.

Pastorioius’ leadership enabled demonstration of real-time, low-latency advanced fuzing decision criteria in torpedo sea trials to address a critical naval need.

NSWC IHEODTD - a field activity of the Naval Sea Systems Command and part of the Navy’s Science and Engineering Enterprise - is the leader in ordnance, energetics, and EOD solutions. The Division focuses on energetics research, development, testing, evaluation, inservice support, and disposal; and provides warfighters solutions to detect, locate, access, identify, render safe, recover, exploit, and dispose of explosive ordnance threats.

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200 spectators is now available for open-court or team sports.

Rounding out the available fitness spaces are two new glass front courts for the racquetball enthusiast and private dedicated fitness evalu-

ation rooms with a VO2 Max and other assessment equipment that will be available for participants to assess their fitness needs.

The new locker rooms feature more lockers as well as double-stalled showers with a separate area to dress in private, available in both the women’s and men’s locker rooms.

The facility will feature a new dedicated classroom with desk space and a white board for Command Fitness Leader (CFL) and Mis-

sion Nutrition classes with the hopes of adding other goal-oriented classes. In the past other classes such as injury prevention, goal setting and reading labels for nutrition content have been offered and the staff hopes to offer those and others in the future.

Another innovative addition to the facility that is sure to excite parents will be the 800 square foot family fitness room. This workout area will feature an open free weight room that

has a play area for children six weeks to six years to enjoy adjacent to the workout space along with a television to keep them entertained.

Included in the space is a treadmill, nautilus machine and other cardio equipment. The plan is to also host boot camp classes two days a week in the family fitness room for new moms and dads to work out while still being able to keep an eye on their children in a safe play space.

To celebrate the grand opening of the facility, the fitness center hosted a health fair with several vendors in attendance. The grand opening also featured the Sentara Mammogram Bus, tours of the facility, class demonstrations, health assessments, giveaways and healthy fun for the whole family.

The facility is open to all military members, government civilians, dependent family members and retirees.

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MWR Highlights

Dahlgren Movie Theater

Fitness Center 540-653-8580

Indoor Rowing Competition

July -Every Wednesday from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Eligible patrons include all with base access.

Athletes will row a 2000m sprint at damper setting 4-7. Prizes awarded to top Male/Female and Active Duty. Cost: FREE.

Aquatics Center 540-653-8088

Cool off with open rec swim every day at the Aquatics Center!

Hours for open rec swim are noon to 6 p.m. Regular fees do apply.

Swim Lessons

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

Tour de Dahlgren

Eligible patrons include all with base access.

Accumulate 400 miles during the month of July by cycling around Dahlgren or attending an indoor spin cycle class. Record your miles with a Dahlgren Fitness Center staff member and by the cyclist with the highest overall mileage to win a prize! Register at the Dahlgren Fitness Center by July 1st. Cost: FREE.

Liberty Center 540-653-7277

Fourth of July Celebration

July 4, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Eligible patrons include all with base access.

Celebrate Independence Day with an afternoon of open swim!

Junior Lifeguard Program

July 13-17, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Eligible patrons includes all children, ages 10-14, with base access.

Find out if you have what it takes to be a lifeguard! Learn the basic lifeguard skills and shadow guards while they work. Be prepared to swim every day! There is a class participant minimum of 3 and a maximum of 10. Register at the Aquatics Center by July 7.

Cost: $150.00.

Bingo

540-653-8785

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 and get 1 double action and 1 purple card for free. Buy 3 packs for $45 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 and get 1 double action, 1 purple and 1 red card for free!

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 540-6538785.

Cannonball Lanes 540-653-7327

Youth Learn to Bowl

July 4, 2 - 4 p.m.

Eligible patrons include all children, ages 5 to 12, with base access. Cost: $7.50 per child, which includes two games and shoes.

Bowling instruction will be provides for those learning to bowl!

Liberty Center and Liberty Center event open to E1- E6 single/ unaccompanied active duty Military.

Wing Wednesday

July 1 & 15, 4 p.m.

Liberty Center patrons only Enjoy FREE hot wings while they last!

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, June 26th 7 p.m.

PG-13 Saturday, June 27th 4 p.m.

FREE ADMISSION Saturday, June 27th 7 p.m.

San Andreas Disney’s Pirate Fairy G The Water Diviner R

Friday, July 3rd 7 p.m. Spy R Saturday, July 4th Happy Independence Day! We are closed for the holiday.

For movie listings online, visit www.navymwr.org/movies and select the Dahlgren Theater.

Lunch with Liberty

July 7 at 11 a.m.

Liberty Center patrons only 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.

Fire Pit Fun

July 11 & 25, 2015 at 7 p.m.

Liberty Center patrons only. Bring your guitar or enjoy the music. The Liberty Center will provide chairs, roasting forks, s’mores, hotdogs and drinks. Cost: FREE.

Child & Youth CDC 301-744-4458

Camp Mids

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

General Library 301-744-4623

One-on-One Computer Help

Aquatics Center 301-744-4616

Adult Swim Clinic

June 27, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Kick start your swim season in the right direction. Learn the basics of freestyle, breast stroke, back stroke, butterfly and flipturns from a certified Water Safety Instructor & USA Swimming Coach. Don’t forget to bring your googles and swim caps. Register at the Aquatics Center by June 26. Open to all patrons with base access 16 years and older. Cost: Military FREE; All Others $5

July 6 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 call by the previous Friday to make an appointment for training on the upcoming Monday. Cost: FREE.

Stars & Strikes Bowling Center 301-744-4761

Cosmic Bowling

June 27, 5 - 10 p.m.

What glows in the dark and is too much fun to miss? Cosmic bowling at Stars & Strikes Bowling Center! Cost: Military, $2/ game and $1 shoe rental. Civilian, $3/game and $1 shoe rental.

Base Happenings Dahlgren 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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Community Notes Dahlgren Belle Grove 2015 Amazing Race

Belle Grove is hosting their 2015 Great Race on Saturday July 18 from 9 A.M. to 10 P.M. with a wild and wacky fun team race event. Get together a group of two three or four and race from location to location to complete challenges. This is not a foot race - you will be traveling by automobile from sites around the area. Be prepared for lots of the unexpected! Fee is $25 per team member and includes a commemorative event T-shirt, the event, bragging rights and an after party. Local businesses invited to host a team or a location for the race. Have fun and support your local community! For more information visit http://www.bellegroveplantation. com/the-amazing-race or call Belle Grove Plantation at 540-621-7340

Spotsylvania Stars and Stripes Spectacular

On Saturday June 27 starting at 3 P.M. Spotsylvania County is rolling out all the stops for a fun-filled family day! Pony and other rides for the children and live music from three different stages throughout the day along with great food and vendors with the evening culminating in a fireworks display at 8:40 P.M. Special bus shuttle service will be available from nearby locations.

Visit www.spotsylvania.va.us/content/15913/15927/16035/default.aspx for more information on this event.

King George Rocks the Red White and Blue

Patriotic Palooza at Barnesville Park will take place on June 27 from 5-8 p.m.

Join the community as we celebrate the red, white and blue with great music, food and fun! Great American classic cars show, petting zoo and more! Fun for the whole family!

Indian Head Summer Concert Series Continues at La Plata Town Hall

The Summer Concert Series continues at the La Plata Town Hall with Drivin’ Muzzy. A new age country band who covers the likes of Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Brantley Gilbert, Drivin’ Muzzy will also be performing some of their own originals. Concert kicks off at 7 P.M. Bring your own blanket, chairs and coolers but remember 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. Visit http://www. townoflaplata.org for a complete summer line up. Concert season runs through September 22.

Celebrate Charles: A Fun Filled Fourth

On Saturday, July 4, 2015 from 4:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. at the Regency Furni-

ture Stadium located at 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf Charles County will host a fantastic 4th event. Come out and enjoy live music from Sam Grow and THE British Invasion Tribute. Shopping, food and artisan crafts galore and there will be lots of fun for everyone at the Celebrate Charles Family Fun Zone with an all you can play wristband available for purchase for $5 (Cash only). Admission and parking are free and visitors are encouraged to bring along their own blankets and chairs.

A spectacular fireworks display will take place at 9:30 P.M. For more information: 1-800-766-3386

4th of July Indian Head Style

Celebrate the 4th at Village Green Park in Indian Head! The festivities kick off at 3:30 P.M. at the Fountain. Amusement rides for the kids, food and fun for the family with D.J. Rockin’ Roger and the Sara Gray Band providing entertainment. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy the spectacular fireworks display beginning at 9:10 P.M. No pets or alcohol please! For more information call 301743-5511 or 240-375-4061.

Free Fishing Classes Offered at Gilbert Run

Are you between the ages of eight and 15 and interested in learning how to fish?

The Charles County Parks Division and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources are hosting free fishing classes at Gilbert Run Park (13140 Charles Street, Charlotte Hall). Classes are 10 a.m. to

noon on Thursdays: July 16, July 23, Aug. 6, and Aug. 13. This is a great opportunity for children to learn the basics of fishing and have fun. Prior fishing experience is not needed. Bait and tackle will be provided. Pre-registration is required. To register, call the Gilbert Run Park office at 301932-1083. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

Yard Sale, Open House July 11 to Benefit Tri-County Animal Shelter

The Tri-County shelter is still accepting new or gently-used items (no clothing) at the Tri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville) to be used at the shelter yard sale on Saturday, July 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to the yard sale, the shelter will also feature an open house during the day.

Tour the shelter facility, meet animals available for adoption, and enjoy light refreshments. This event is held rain or shine. All proceeds benefit the Tri-County Animal Shelter. For more information about the yard sale and open house, or the Tri-County Animal Shelter, call the shelter at 301-932-1713 or 1-800-903-1992.

Adoption hours are Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To view animals available for adoption, visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/es/animalshelter/tri-countyanimal-shelter or www.petfinder.com/ shelters/MD112.html, and find your “purr-fect” pet.

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