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

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By John Joyce, NSWCDD Corporate Communications The Navy’s Laser Weapon System (LaWS) engineering team received the 2014 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award for groundbreaking research, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) announced June 19.

Sean Stackley, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, presented the award to the NSWCDD team that researched, developed and installed the Laser Weapon System on USS Ponce (AFSB[I] 15).

“These awards are a tribute to the exemplary scientists and engineers who dedicate their energy and talent to making sure our warfighters have the scientific and technological edge they need at sea, in the air and on the battlefield,” said Office of Naval Research (ONR) Executive Director Dr. Walter Jones, after the Pentagon ceremony last week.

The Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers

U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Peter D. Lawlor

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert gets a firsthand look at the directed energy Laser Weapon System (LaWS) aboard the interim afloat forward staging base USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15). Sean Stackley, assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, recognized the LaWS engineering team from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) during the 2014 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers Awards ceremony at the Pentagon on June 12, 2015. LaWS is a collaborative effort between ONR, Naval Sea Systems Command, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and NSWCDD. Award recognizes Navy and Marine Corps civilian and military personnel for exceptional science and engineering achievements. Etter,

formerly an assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, now presides over the Caruth Institute for Engi-

neering Education at Southern Methodist University.

The NSWCDD LaWS Team award recipients were Joseph Barrasse, Ronald

Flatley, Theresa Gennaro, David McCormick, David Newton, Melissa Olson, Dr. Robert Pawlak, Gunendran Sivapragasam, and David Sullins. In addition, Lt. Cmdr. Michael Putnam from the Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA) Ship Design & Engineering directorate received the award.

“We’re very proud of our Laser Weapon System Team,” said Capt. Brian Durant, NSWCDD commanding officer. “This outstanding team worked long hours – many deployed away from home and family – to advance technology and enable the Navy’s first deployment of a high energy laser weapon. Their achievements are the perfect example of NSWC Dahlgren Division’s ability to design, develop, and install innovative and integrated solutions aboard warships.”

Navy leaders have made directed-energy weapons a top priority to counter what they call asymmetric threats, including unmanned and light aircraft and small attack boats that

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Trace Adkins to play concert at NSF Dahlgren Award winning country artist Trace Adkins will play live at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren Parade Field on Saturday, October 10.

Adkins, famous for hits like “You’re Gonna Miss This,” “Honkytonk Badonadonk,” and “Just Fishin’,” will follow local performers the Virginians and the Smith and Auer Band. The show is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

To purchase tickets please visit www.facebook. com/freedomlivendw. A VIP ticket pre-sale will be held on July 8 and 9 at noon. Purchasers must visit the Naval Support Activity South Potomac Facebook page on July 8 and obtain a promo code that will be used to purchase tickets. On July 9, purchasers

must visit the Freedom Live NDW Facebook page for a promo code. Each vehicle entering the base for the concert must have at least one DoD ID card holder and all others 16 and older must present a valid form of identification.

VIP Meet and Greet tickets will be available for $149.99 and will include a meet and greet/photo op-

portunity with Trace Adkins, complimentary, all-inclusive food and beverage tent, preferred seating, preferred parking and VIP restrooms.

There will be a limit of four tickets per person. These tickets, if still available, will be $159.99 on July 9.

VIP tickets will be available for $89.99 and will include complimentary food and beverage tent with four

drink tickets, preferred seating, preferred parking and VIP restrooms. These tickets, if still available, will be $99.99 on July 9.

Free general admission tickets will be available starting July 13. Attendees may bring chair to the event.

No alcohol, pets, coolers, glass, outside food or beverage, firearms, weapons and backpacks will be allowed.

At 46, Adkins remains the same guy from Sarepta, Louisiana who, after singing in a gospel group and attending college and working on oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, moved to Nashville in the 1990s and eventually made a name for himself in the country music business after his 1996 debut. There is no question, though, that since 2008, when he appeared as a contestant on NBC’s ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ and wound up one of two finalists, Adkins and his music have become more widely known.

For more information contact the NSF Dahlgren Community Recreation/ITT office at (540) 653-8785, or the NSASP Public Affairs Office at (866) 359-5540.

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Richmond Navy League Tours NSF Dahlgren

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Members of the Richmond Navy League came to Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren on June 25 for a tour of the Naval Surface Warfare Center’s (NSWCDD’s) Human Systems Integration Branch, the Laser Weapons and Systems Branch and the Manned Platform and Systems Branch, as well as the Aegis Training and Readiness Center. The group, which included distinguished veterans of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, thanked the Navy employees and Sailors for showing them such a great time.

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NSASP Environmental Staff Remaining Vigilant in Face of Deadly Disease rely heavily on their seed-spreading capabilities.

By Barbara Wagner Staff writer Since its initial discovery in 2006 on the shores of North America, White Nose Syndrome (WNS) has devastated the population of several species of bats including two that have been identified locally. The preliminary discovery of the disease at Howe Caverns in New York State has since spread to over 26 states and Canada. Researchers are successfully diagnosing the illness but are currently struggling to identify a treatment.

WNS is caused by Pseudogymnoascus destructans, a type of psychrophilic or coldloving fungus that thrives in the moist, dark and cold hibernation locations of the bats.

The fungus breaks down collagen on the furless parts of the bat including its muzzle and wings, causing them to leave hibernation early. It depletes their scarce body fat reserves as they go in search of more food during the winter months.

Scientists have discovered that they can detect the presence of the fungus that causes WNS with an ultraviolet (U.V.) light. Unfortunately, if a bat fluoresces under the U.V. light confirming the presence of the fungus, is a death sentence for the mammal. Currently

NSF Dahlgren’s Own Investigates Local Bat Population

Photo by U.S. Geological Survey

Light Showing White-Nose Syndrome in Bat’s Wing Long-wave ultraviolet (UV) and white-light illumination of lesions associated with white-nose syndrome. Wing from dead eastern pipestrelle (Pipistrellus subflavus) lit from above with handheld 51 LED 385-nm UV flashlight shows points of orange-yellow fluorescence. there is no known treatment to cure the illness, though scientists involved are working to find a solution.

The drastic reduction in the bat population nationwide is cause for grave concern as their value alone to the agricultural community is estimated to be somewhere around

Photo by Thomas Wray

The anabat system used at Naval Support Facilities (NSFs) Dahlgren and Indian Head monitors the ultrasonic echolocation sounds of bats.

The system allows Thomas ‘Doc’ Wray, natural resources manager, to identify the species of bats located on the facility. $23 billion. Their roles range from reducing the insect pest population to pollination and their loss could be devastating to areas that

WNS was first noted in Virginia in 2008 along the western corridor of the state between the Allegany and Blue Ridge region, where caves are prolific. Locally, Dr. Thomas “Doc” Wray, natural resources manager for Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren, is working to identify local bat species and determine if our area has cause for concern, as well as identify if we have any of the species that have been listed as endangered. At present WNS has not been identified here in the coastal plains area.

Currently there are several species of bats including the Northern long-eared bat and the Indiana Bat that have been added to the endangered species list.

Anabat systems are passive acoustic batlocating devices that are placed in areas known to be frequented by a bat population. The system records the noises present and the recording is then analyzed to deter-

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could be used to deny U.S. forces access to certain areas. High-energy lasers offer an affordable and safe way to target these threats at the speed of light with extreme precision and an unlimited magazine, experts say.

ONR officials announced in a Dec. 10, 2014 news release that LaWS - a cuttingedge weapon that brings significant new capabilities to America’s Sailors and Marines - was for the first time successfully deployed and operated aboard a naval vessel in the Arabian Gulf.

The LaWS team worked with Sailors aboard Ponce to demonstrate a laser weapon working aboard a deployed U.S. Navy ship while operating seamlessly with existing ship defense systems.

During the tests, LaWS - a collaborative effort between ONR, NAVSEA,

U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams

The Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (ASB(I) 15) conducts an operational demonstration of the Office of Naval Research (ONR)sponsored Laser Weapon System (LaWS) while deployed to the Arabian Gulf.

Naval Research Laboratory, NSWCDD, and industry partners – hit targets mounted aboard a speeding oncoming small boat, shot down a Scan Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and destroyed other moving targets at sea. Navy video of the testing: https:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=D0DbgNju2wE.

Ponce Sailors – trained by the NSWCDD team on LaWS operation – reported the weapon performed flawlessly, including in adverse weather conditions of high winds, heat and humidity. They noted the system exceeded expectations for both reliability and maintainability.

The system is operated by a video-game like con-

U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams

Sean J. Stackley, assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development, and acquisition, is joined by Dr. Delores M. Etter as he recognizes the Laser Weapon System (LaWS) engineering team from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) during the 2014 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers Awards ceremony at the Pentagon.

LaWS is a collaborative effort between the Office of Naval Research, Naval Sea Systems Command, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and NSWC-DD. The system deployed aboard USS Ponce in the Persian Gulf in 2014. troller, and can address multiple threats using a range of escalating options, from non-lethal measures such as optical “dazzling” and disabling, to lethal destruction if necessary. It could prove to be a pivotal asset against “asymmet-

ric threats,” which include small attack boats and UAVs. NSWCDD, a NAVSEA warfare center division, is a premier research and development center that serves as a specialty site for weapon system integration.

The command’s unique ability to rapidly introduce new technology into complex warfighting systems is based on its longstanding competencies in science and technology, research and development, and test and evaluation.

Lots of 4th of July Fun Available for Any Budget

By Barbara Wagner, Staff Writer Looking for a few good ideas on how to celebrate this 4th of July locally? There are many options depending on how far you are looking to travel for the day as well as options in your own back yard! With historic reenactments, theme parks, national monuments and the beauty of nature on both sides of the bridge there are many choices and of course what 4th of July celebration would be complete without the ubiquitous fireworks to commemorate the day! No matter your budget, there is something for everyone to participate in this holiday weekend!

Hometown Celebrations Fredericksburg Heritage Festival

Fredericksburg, Va. 5k Race at 7:45 a.m. (registration at Fredericksburg Visitors Center) Parade begins at 9:30. Downtown Festival 10 a.m. Classic car show, raft racing and family fun including a moon bounce. Fireworks at Pratt Park: Gates opening at 4:30 p.m. Bring a picnic and seating or grab dinner at one of the food vendors on site for the event Fireworks at Pratt Park: Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Fireworks 9:30 p.m.

The Quantico Marine Corps Rock and Roll Band will be on hand from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and the Quantico Marine Corps Band from 8 - 9:30 p.m. to accompany the light show.

Cost: Free

Colonial Beach 4th Celebration

Colonial Beach Virginia Colonial Beach plans to have many activates around the town in honor of Independence Day including auto racing at the Colonial Beach Drag way, picnicking and parade at the Ebb Tide Beach, The Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an all you can eat steamed shrimp feast from 3-7 P.M. on the 4th (visit www.CBVFD.net for more information and tickets) and capping the evening off with Fireworks on the Boardwalk. St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church is hosting their annual 4th of July Ba-

zaar with food, shopping and fun for the kids.

The town trolley will have extended hours for the holiday running from 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. The town advises to special attention to traffic and parking signs in town as Hawthorn Street is often closed to vehicle traffic for the big celebration. Parking fees in the public lots will be doubled so they will be $2.00 per hour and the lots will fill up quickly. Also be aware if you are parking in private lots such as a church parking lot there may be other parking fees.

Cost: Free (parking extra)

Stratford Hall

Westmoreland County, Va. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (gristmill from 10:30) A miniature animal farm, colonial dress-up, a scavenger hunt and Treakle’s Train - a barrel train ride around the festival site - along with hands on geocaching and free caricature sketches from local artist Phil McKenney. Picnic tables are provided and dining room open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost: Free Info: http://www.stratfordhall.org/event/ lees-and-independence-family-fun-festival/

Ferry Farm

Fredericksburg, Va. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Special games and activities as well as an opportunity to volunteer for the day. Dig into history at the farm archeological site, participate in a patriotic flag retiring ceremony, see Colonial and Civil War reenactors, and participate in family friendly games, crafts and activities.

Cost: $1 for adults, children two and under free Info: www.kenmore.org/events.html

Port Royal Market Fair

Port Royal, Va. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The day’s activities will include demonstrations of 18th century dancing by the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society, blacksmithing, spinning and weaving and lots of

kid’s games. The event will also include a living history encampment with Civil War reenactors from the 13th Virginia Regiment and 23rd United States Colored Troops (USCT), with plenty of food and fun for the whole family at the Port Royal Market Fair.

Cost: Free Info: http://www.historicportroyal.net/ events/

Maryland Indian Head 4th of July Celebration

Event begins at 3:30 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Where: Village Green Pavilion D.J. Rockin’ Roger and the Sara Gray Band.

Vendors, amusement rides and fireworks. For more information call 301-743-5511 or 240375-4061.

Cost: Free

Charles County

Celebrate Charles

When: 4:30 p.m., Fireworks 9:30 p.m.

Where: Regency Stadium Sam Grow and the British Invasion Tribute, Vendors, Games, Fireworks.

Cost: Admission and parking are free.

Additional parking located at the La Plata and St. Charles High Schools with free shuttle transportation to the stadium. $5 for wristband if you are going to the Fun Zone.

Info: http://www.charlescountymd.gov/ coadmin/tourism/celebrate-charles

La Plata

Watermelon Bash

10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Free hot dogs, watermelon and ice cream while it lasts, games, wet fun, and watermelon activities. Watermelon-eating contest, watermelon balloon and watermelon toss competition. Water slides and face painting.

Cost: Free Info: http://www.townoflaplata.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={199ACCAEFA78-4763-97C5-3F32AB9D9B91}

Theme Parks King Dominion

Ashland, Va. There will be a postcard mailing station at the park where you can send letters to the troops overseas and a performance by the USO. There will also be live music on Sunday from the Army TRADOC band as well.

Cost: July 4th-5th Free admission for active duty military and 6 additional tickets $41 each. For season passes, visit your local ITT office ( $78.)

Info: https://www.kingsdominion.com/ events/things-to-do/special-events/MilitaryDays

Busch Gardens

Williamsburg, Va. All Sea World theme parks including Busch Gardens and Water County will once again honor active duty service members with their Waves of Honor program that provides a free daily pass for active duty service members and up to three of their family. If you require more than three additional tickets be sure to visit your local ITT office for more discount tickets.

Info: http://seaworldparks.com/en/buschgardens-williamsburg/waves-of-honor

Six Flags

Bowie/Mitchellville, Md. Military members and family tickets for 28.25 from July 1st through 6th Visit your Indian Head ITT office in the recently reopened Community Recreation Center -located in building 620 - and get the deal before heading to the park.

Finally, through the Blue Star Museum program, over 2000 of the nation’s public museums offer free admission to active duty including National Guard from Memorial Day to Labor Day so perhaps you might want to spend a more cultural weekend museum hopping. Check out http://arts.gov/national/ blue-star-museums to find out if your favorite museum is on the list.

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Base Happenings

Friday, July 3, 2015

End of Year Awards at Dahlgren School

Dahlgren Chick-Fil-A Breakfast Sale July 8

The NSASP Navy Ball Committee will hold a Chick-Fil-A breakfast sale on July 8 from 0730 - 0900 at NSWC Federal Credit Union. Purchase chicken mini’s and breakfast burritos! 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

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Students, parents, teachers and administrators gathered June 11 at Dahlgren School to mark the end of the school year and recognize the outstanding performance of the young people there. The recipients of the Tiger Awards, seen here, were selected by teachers for contributing to their classes and for their conscientious behavior. Have a nice summer, Dahlgren School!

NSF Dahlgren USO Closes Facility

By Barbara Wagner Staff Writer

Chick-Fil-A Lunch Sale July 9

The NSASP Navy Ball Committee will hold a Chick-Fil-A lunch sale on July from 1100 - 1300 at the Community Rec Center.

Purchase a chicken sandwich and sauce for $5 or a sandwich combo (with chips and a drink) for $7. Sweet tea and lemonade will be available for $2 per cup. All proceeds benefit the NSASP Navy Ball Committee.

“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

After serving Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren for nearly five years, the United Services Organization (USO) facility will no longer provide a permanent location on base. John Falin, USO Metro Director of Center Operations, offered thoughts concerning the closure of the Dahlgren Center.

“During the past five years, the USO Metro Center at Dahlgren has proudly served over 26,000 service members and their families. In a concerted effort between the South Potomac command and USO Metro, we will be closing our current location as of July 1. This is a long term strategy that will open a myriad of exciting programs and signature events to better support this incredible community.”

Some of the services previously provided by the USO will now be provided at the Chapel Annex, Building 431.

One of the programs, the Little Patriots weekly play group for toddlers, will continue with the start of the new school year and will be held on Thursdays from 10-11 a.m.

The Chapel Annex will also be hosting the weekly bread and pastry distribution previously held at the USO in partnership with the Dahlgren Wal Mart and will begin delivery to the annex on July 7.

The Bible study that was previously held at the USO outpost will also move to the Chapel Annex on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

As far as the future of the USO on Dahlgren, spokesperson Shalyn Bartelt, Programs & Services Manager at USO Metropolitan Washington, said the USO isn’t done at Dahlgren. “Our field team is looking forward to working with NSF Dahlgren and sub (tenant) commands to hit the road and bring USO signature services (and fun) to the Dahlgren corridor at many of your morale events, special trainings, service branch birthday celebrations and recreational and family fun days, with both our mobile unit and for unit support requests,” said Bartelt.

In light of the closure, Capt. Mary Feinberg, Naval Support Activity South Potomac commanding officer expressed sentiment regarding the loss to NSF Dahlgren. “NSF Dahlgren and all of our service members and their families are so grateful for the support that the USO has provided in the past.

Their presence here has made a difference in the day-to-day lives of our active duty and their families. The USO organization has been a tremendous asset to our facility and I look forward to a continued relationship with them in the future - the organization is truly an American original and they will certainly be missed.”

Valerie Burstion, the departing USO Programs and Services Manager, wanted to remind service members about the other services that the USO continues to offer outside of a dedicated location.

“Even though the USO will no longer have a dedicated building on NSF Dahlgren, service members can remain connected by going online to www.usometro.org. Members can register for tickets on EventBrite for opportunities to win tickets to the many awesome USO events! Additionally, we would like to encour age the service members to continue utilizing USO Metro on a larger scale. Be sure to like us on your favorite social media outlets.” Burstion enjoyed her time at the USO and expressed her thanks to USO patrons for their support.

The USO’s mission for the last 70 years has been to uplift the spirits of the troops and their families both overseas and stateside. With 160 locations in 27 states and 14 countries, the USO volunteers have created a “home away from home” in airports, military installations and communities for military and their families around the world.

The USO also offers transition services to service members who are departing military service by partnering with organizations that assist in the transition to civilian life for the active duty service member and their families.

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MWR Highlights 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.

Dahlgren Movie Theater

20,000 Pound Club

Aquatics Center 540-653-8088

Fourth of July Celebration

July 4 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Celebrate Independence Day with an afternoon of open rec swim!

Junior Lifeguard Program

July 13-17 from 9 a.m. to 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, 2015. Cost: $150.00.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

July 20-24 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access 15 years and older. All are invited to take Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR/AED training. There will be a pretest on Monday, July 20, 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Participants MUST pass a pretest to be eligible for class. Pretest include: Swim 300 yards non-stop and show proper strokes (freestyle and breaststroke). Swim 500 yards with face above water in 1 minute 40 seconds or less. Tread water for 2 minutes without using hands. Cost: $250.00. Please register at the Dahlgren Aquatics Center by Monday, July 13th.

Cannonball Lanes

July 20-24. Eligible patrons include all with base access.

Lift a total of 20,000 pounds by performing bench press, dead lift, military press and squat. T-shirts will be given to the participants with the highest cumulative weight lifted in each category and overall male and female participant with the maximum weight lifted. Register at the Dahlgren Fitness Center. Cost: FREE.

General Library 540-653-7474

Summer Reading Activity

Every Thursday in July at Noon. Join us at Dahlgren General Library every Thursday in July for a fun filled Summer Reading Activity! July 9 – DIY Piano Wall Hanger. July 23 – DIY Drums. July 30 – DIY Headphones – Join us for our STEM event and learn about electronics and wiring while building your very own working set of headphones. Registration required by July 30th.

ITT

540-653-8785

Quicken Loans National Tickets – PGA Tour

July 28 – August 2. The Tiger Woods Foundation in cooperation with the OSD/JS Welfare and Recreation Association will once again be distributing free tickets to military personnel this year for the Quicken Loans National. This year’s event will take place Tuesday July 28-Sunday August 2, 2015 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Prince William County, Virginia. Active Duty, Reserve, Retired, National Guard, Dependents and Civilians) Limit is 4 tickets per member. Military tickets are good for any one day of your choice Tuesday, July 28th - Sunday, August 2nd.

Liberty Center

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

July 4 from 2 to 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!

9-Pin Tournament

Lunch with Liberty

540-653-7277

July 7 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.

Fire Pit Fun

July 11 & 25 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.

July 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Join Cannonball Lanes on the third Saturday of every other month for a 9-pin tournament. 9 pins count as strikes. The highest scratch wins. A prize will be awarded to the first place finisher. Please register no later than July 15.

Cost: $10.00/person.

540-653-8580

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.

Aquatics Center 301-744-4616

Tour de Dahlgren

July 2015. Eligible patrons include all with base access.

Accumulate 400 miles during the month of July by cycling

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

Friday, July 10th, 7 p.m.

Entourage, R Saturday, July 11th 4 p.m.

Insidious Chapter 2 FREE ADMISSION, PG-13 Saturday, July 11th, 7 p.m.

Insidious Chapter 3, PG-13 For movie listings online, visit www.navymwr.org/movies and select the Dahlgren Theater. bers in grade k-12 in only ONE WEEK. Roles of all sizes available for up to 50 children in grades k-12. Assistant Director positions available for older students. Rehearsals scheduled Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. One performance will be on Friday, July 10th at 3:30 p.m. at the Youth Center. All youth of base eligible patrons welcome to try out for this production. Parents must accompany youth under the age of 13 to auditions.

Community Recreation Center 301-744-4850

Summer Midway Reading Party

July 15 at 2 p.m. You’re halfway there! Take a break at the Midway party where Reggie Rice will be performing a children’s magic show! All with base access are invited to take part in the Summer Reading Program.

July 8 at 7:30 p.m. Join us for a dive-in movie at the Aquatics Center! All movies are family friendly and begin at dusk! Cost: Military, FREE. All others, $4.00.

Child & Youth CDC 301-744-4458

Aladdin

July 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m Register at the Community House Recreation Center by July 10th for the Sip and Paint Event which includes painting and two drink tickets for $20.00. There will be activities available for children ages 2 to 12 years old. Open to all base-eligible patrons. Must be 21 years and older to drinks.

Weight House Fitness Center 301-744-4661

Dive In Movie

Indoor Rowing Competition

July. Every Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 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.

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

Sip and Paint Event

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July 6-10 at 9:30 a.m. at the Youth Center Gymnasium.

Missoula Children’s theater will bring two professional actors/directors to NSF Indian Head Youth Center to stage an original, full scale musical production with local cast mem-

Golf Clinic

July 10 at 10 a.m. The clinic will provide an understanding of the fundamentals to improve your skills and knowledge for the game, such as general rules and scoring. Time slots are limited to six people per session on a first come first served basis. Register at the Weight House Fitness Cener by July 6, 2015. Open to all patrons, 10 years and older, with base access. Cost: $25.00.

Beginner (never played and want to learn) - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Intermediate (understands basic fundamentals and wants to improve) - Noon to 1:30 p.m. Advanced (fine tune their swing technique) - 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Friday, July 3, 2015

Community Notes Dahlgren Fredericksburg Heritage Event

The city of Fredericksburg is hosting a day of 4th of July fun starting with a 5k Race at 7:45 A.M. (registration at Fredericksburg Visitors Center) and a parade that will start the downtown activities at 9:30 A.M. Fireworks will be held at Pratt Park. Gates opening at 4:30 P.M. with fireworks slated to begin at 9:30 P.M. The Quantico Marine Corps Rock and Roll Band will be on hand from 6:30 to 730 P.M. and the Quantico Marine Corps Band from 8 to 9:30 P.M. to accompany the light show.

Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department 2nd Annual Steamed Shrimp Feast

July 4th from 3 to 7 P.M. the volunteer fire department is hosting an all you can eat steamed shrimp feast. Cost is 35 dollars in advance, 40 dollars at the door. Tickets can be purchased online or from any CBVFD Firefighter. Food will be served from 3 to 7pm. Ticket includes food, beverages (beer for 21 and up, must have ID), and entertainment from the Trey Schneider Band from 6 to 9pm. Parking for the fireworks is included with the ticket as well. Proceeds are for the Firehouse Roof Replacement Fund.

Caledon State Park Geocaching 101

On Sunday July 5th at 2 P.M. you can check out the sport of Geocaching, a global scavenger hunt. With over 2 million caches hidden worldwide you can begin an adventure that could take you anywhere. GPS units supplied. Cost is $3/person or $8/family Reservations required by contacting the park at 540-663-3861.

Belle Grove Amazing Race Event

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-amazingrace or call Belle Grove Plantation at 540621-7340

Caledon State Park Spies on the Potomac

On July 3rd at 4 P.M. the park will host storytelling from the American Civil War featuring stories from “two local citizens”.

Personal convictions and the will to survive drove ordinary people to do extraordinary things and these two citizens will make their way through the war enduring hardships and exhibiting heroics.

Indian Head Celebrate Charles: A Fun Filled Fourth

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

Summer Concert Series Continues at La Plata Town Hall

On July 3rd the Summer Concert Series continues at the La Plata Town Hall with Paul Thomas and the MWB Band playing 50’s and 60’s Rock and Roll. 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.

Science Story Time

The town of La Plata will also host Tuesday, July 7th: 10 AM Science Tellers - Super Heroes This summer, come along with us on an epic, laughter-filled journey that proves ‘super’ heroes really DO exist! Throughout the tale, volunteers from the audience help conduct exciting experiments that make the characters’ super powers and heroic deeds come to life! See how science can make the ordinary. extraordinary! The shows are geared towards preschool and elementary age children and are approximately 45 minutes long. The shows are free and open to the public. Shows will be held outdoors on the West lawn where the Friday night concerts take place (weather permitting shows will not be moved indoors). Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for sitting. No concessions will be available, but you are welcome to bring drinks and snacks along.

Indian Head 4th Festivities

The Town of Indian Head will host a day of fun for the 4th with the festivities beginning at 3:30 P.M. at the Village Green park.

D.J. Rockin’ Roger and the Sara Gray Band will provide entertainment along with vendors, amusement rides followed by fireworks that will begin at 9:30. For more information call 301-743-5511 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 301-932-1083. 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 301-9321713 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.

British Royal Navy’s Second Sea Lord Visits NSWC Dahlgren Division

U.S. Navy Photo by Barbara Wagner

Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) and British military officials pause in front of the Potomac River Test Range metal map during the UK delegation’s tour June 10. Dahlgren scientists and engineers briefed the delegation on the command’s testing facilities and technologies ranging from the electromagnetic railgun to the hypervelocity projectile. Briefings on directed energy programs included a high energy laser demonstration.

“NSWCDD has a rich history of collaboration with the UK that includes many topics from short term tasks all the way to a missile agreement established in 1963 that we continue to support here today,” said Jed Ryan, NSWCDD International Partnering Office lead. “Working together with our allies during the science and technology as well as the RDT&E (research, development, test and evaluation) phases can lead to many benefits such as program improvements, cost and time savings plus enhanced interoperability.” Standing (l. to r.) are NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Brian Durant; UK Defense Attaché to the US, Maj. Gen. Richard Cripwell; UK Royal Navy Second Sea Lord Vice Adm. Jonathan Woodcock; Ryan; Lt Col. Carl Harris, staff officer to second sea lord; Cmdr. Ned Kelly, UK assistant naval attaché to the US; Lt. Cmdr. Mick Deakin, Personnel Exchange Program U.K. naval officer assigned to NSWCDD; and Steve Waterworth, British defense staff officer.

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mine what species of bats are present by the sounds they make.

Locally Wray places the systems from around 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., which are peak feeding hours for the small mammals in the hopes of catching a bit of good “bat chatter.� “Sometimes you get a lot of frogs croaking and not much useful, but more often than not when placed in the right areas we get good data,� Wray said. “Ideally we will be sampling from mid-May to mid-September when the bats are most active-three to four nights a month, but with a limited number of anabat systems that are shared between Dahlgren, Indian Head and Pax River, that might be a challenge.�

According to Wray one of the locations on Dahlgren to record the “bat signalâ€? is behind Building 1700, a “prime area to ďŹ nd the bats and particularly the Northern long ear bat. They like to feed along open areas with forests nearby, so we are concentrating our efforts sampling in areas that we might be more likely to ďŹ nd them than the other areas.â€?

From last year’s survey, Wray was able to identify seven of the 17 species known to inhabit Virginia, including the Eastern Red Bat, the Tri-Colored Bat, Silver-Haired Bat and in a few of the targeted areas, they identiďŹ ed the less common Eastern Small-Footed Bat, the Hoary Bat and Little Brown Bat. It was with an anabat system that another local military facility- Fort A.P. Hill-was able to discover the presence of the Northern long eared bat on that installation.

Another popular way to track bat populations is mist netting. This technique involves humanely catching the bats in a loose, light-

weight net that allows researchers to examine them and release them unharmed. “Currently we don’t do mist netting, however later this month Pax River will be conducting a mist netting exercise,â€? Wray explained. It was through mist netting that Fort A.P. Hill personnel were able to conďŹ rm the presence of the Indiana Bat at their facility. “It is unusual to ďŹ nd the Indiana Bat this far east,â€? Wray continued. “They are typically cave nesting bats that are found more in the western part of the state. The difference between A.P. Hill and Dahlgren is that A.P. Hill is considered the piedmont region of the state and Dahlgren the coastal plains; perhaps they are migrating here for feeding season and then returning west to hibernate?â€?

What makes the survey of the bat population locally so important is not only to remain mindful of the potential threat of WNS, but to also identify any endangered population. If the base’s natural resources experts identify bats that are listed on the endangered species list, they can take steps to protect the population. “Case in point - the Northern Long eared bat being a forest dweller - during the summer time their presence here might limit what we can do course wise,� Wray said. “We want to be mindful and conserve the resources. Anything we can do to help these guys out we want to do.�

More Constructive - Less Creepy

Some might not be so concerned about a decline in the bat population, as bats are commonly parceled in with other “creepy� things such as snakes and spiders. But a steep decline could carry grave environmental and economic consequences.

One of the ways that the tremendous shortage of bats may cause problems closer to home is through the loss of their pollina-

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tion “services,� which in turn could cause shortage in many food items including fruits and nuts. Over 500 different varieties of fruits and other plants, such as peaches, bananas, cocoa, mangos, along with succulents like agave and the saguaro cactus, are pollinated by bats. A shortage of available crops due to lack of pollination could result in a rise at the local grocery store in the cost of these foods.

Bats play a dramatic role in pest control as well. One small brown bat can eat a little more than 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour and about 4,500 insects a night. Bats also eat biting ies, ying ants, moths and other night ying insects. These are insects that most of us could do without and not just for the annoyance factor. Mosquitoes carry diseases including malaria, West Nile virus, various types of human and equine encephalitis and heartworms that affect dogs and cats. With fewer predators to eliminate them, it stands to reason that the transmission of these and other diseases could rise.

What Can You Do?

Transmission of WNS to North America is assumed to have come from spelunkers and hikers who visited European caves and forests and carried the fungus back on clothing and equipment. Therefore many state and national parks in the U.S. have closed off their caves to the public. Respect those rules and do not enter caves known to be bat hibernation and breeding locations. If you do go caving at approved sites, be sure to decontaminate your clothing, shoes and equipment.

Another way that you can help scientists track and better understand WNS is to be more observant of the bats in your region.

Report any unusual sightings or activity to members of the state or local wildlife agency.

Do not touch or handle the bat. At NSF Dahl-

gren, unusual bat activity should be reported to Wray at (540) 653-4186; at NSF Indian Head, call Seth Barry, natural resource manager, at (301) 744-2273.

Unusual sightings would include seeing bats out during the day or when sunlight is present, as well as bats that are struggling to y. Bats are generally more active from April to September so it is more common to see them out during those months. However, during hibernation season - roughly October to March, a bat sighting should be very rare.

If you do come in contact with a bat, do not attempt to pick it up - contact the authorities and let them take care of the animal.

As Wray and his team continue to track the bat population locally and remain vigilant for any signs of the disease here, the work continues around the country to ďŹ nd a cure. Locally efforts continue to keep account of species location, when and where the disease has struck and track its spread.

Interestingly enough, the same fungus that causes WNS appears to have come from Europe, where the bats seem to have immunity to the disease. One possibility for the North American Bats is that perhaps the bat population will eventually build up a resistance to the fungus and also be immune to the disease. Bats generally live around 20 years and produce one offspring a year. At that pace it will take many years to bring the population back to previous levels once they have established immunity. Some species however will not survive without a concerted effort on the part of folks like Wray.

So the next time you sip a margarita, have a piece of fruit or a chocolate bar, have a thought for the unsung heroes of the ecosystem - the lowly bat-and do what you can to help keep these winged crusaders on the job.

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