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Smith Auer Band Blend Military and Music When Trace Adkins takes the stage on October 10 at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren Parade Field, he’ll do so with the reputation of having been a huge supporter of America’s military over the years. When his opening act, Smith Auer Band, takes the stage, they’ll do so while wearing the uniform of the United States Marine Corps.

Matthew Smith and John Ed Auer met while serving as Marines and have grown their outreach as a band while serving their country.

Smith, now a Marine Corps reservist that works for General Electric in Kentucky, and Auer, currently in Expeditionary Warfare School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, found something in common when they met.

“Matt told me he was from Kentucky, and I said, do you by any chance play an instrument?” said Auer, a Nashville native. The answer, of course, was yes, and the two immediately began working together, the result being the Smith Auer Band. Their first gig was in Smith’s backyard, playing for friends and neighbors on a 4th of July. Eventually they became the house band at the officers’ club at Marine Barracks Washington at 8th and I. “It was incredible to work together,” said Smith. He talked about Auer’s “ear for music. He

Matt Smith (left) and John Ed Auer, fellow Marines and musicians, will open for Trace Adkins at NSF Dahlgren on Oct. 10. can play anything. He is the most amazing fiddle player. It was a natural fit for both of us,” said Smith.

Smith, who says he is a better songwriter than musician, has performed live since he was a kid. He loves to write songs as well, and aspires to someday make a living at it.

“I feel like I’m not as instrumentally inclined, but the talent God gave me was for singing and songwriting,” said Smith. He began guitar lessons at age 10 at a local music store, and soon began playing in a country/bluegrass/gospel kids’ band. The band toured the coun-

try and Canada, playing a variety of venues. It gave Smith the chance to hone his skills as a live performer.

His partner Auer began playing an instrument at the age of 3 and performing for audiences at the age of 6. He and his brother and sister, all classically trained, performed often as children. While his brother stayed with classical music and is today a music teacher and his sister isn’t as involved in music, Auer branched out to different genres.

He played with lots of different types of groups and developed “an ear for any song I hear,” said Auer.

More than music, though, the pair takes great pride in their service to their country. Smith, who originally wanted to pursue a degree in business or criminal justice, knew after high school that he wanted that college degree to lead to becoming a military officer.

Despite playing music with other groups during college and achieving a decent amount of success, he knew he wanted to put that dream on hold and serve his country. His service included a deployment to Iraq as well as one with a Marine Expeditionary Unit. Four years turned into eight years. He never imagined that his dream of music would be furthered while in the service. Meeting Auer meant the best of both worlds - military service with a side of music.

“Playing together, we got a great response,” said Smith. Word got out and the pair found themselves performing live on Fox and Friends, and then, representing the Marine Corps in PBS’s “Salute the Troops.”

The two have also played a gig in the most famous house of all, the White House.

Auer remains active duty and is in school in Quantico. When he completes school, he’ll return to the fleet and deploy within a few

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Dahlgren Combined Federal Campaign Kickoff Sept 9

The 2015 Combined Federal Campaign has begun, and Naval Support Facility Dahlgren will kick off the CFC giving season with an event at the Parade Field on Wed., Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Some charities that participate in the campaign will be in attendance to educate potential donors about the work they do in the community.

The event will also include a Cookie Bake-Off and Chick-fil-a lunch for sale by the NSASP Navy Ball Committee. All with base access are invited to attend.

Each year, government civilians and active duty military members participate in CFC, the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with almost 200 CFC campaigns throughout the country and over-

seas raising millions of dollars each year. Pledges made by Federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season (September 1st to December 15th) support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world.

Donors can choose from thousands of participating charities, including many that serve the local commu-

nity.

Eligible employees can now donate through eGiving, an online program that allows donations made through MyPay. Donors can access the charity list online and donate to as many charities as they choose by payroll deduction.

To donate through eGiving, visit https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay. aspx. For credit/debit card pledges, use CFC Nexus at: https://www.cfcnexus.org/_potomaccfc/.

In 2014, the Office of Personnel Management announced Universal Giving (UG) which gives donors the ability to make a pledge to any of the 24,000+ charities that participate in the 151 CFC regions, regardless of geographic location or campaign region. Donors can search through an online list of all charities

that meet the standard for inclusion on the Universal Giving list. Donors can make their pledges by entering the five-digit code on their local campaign region’s pledge form or on their campaign’s electronic giving system, to include Employee Express (EEX) and myPay (where available).

Government contractors and military retirees not employed by the government can also participate in the campaign by giving a one-time check or cash donation to the charities of their choice.

In 2014, donors at NSF Dahlgren gave $837,766.20. Local charities such as the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank, Fredericksburg SPCA and King George Animal Rescue League received thousands of dollars in donations.

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Friday, September 4, 2015

Local ‘Knights’ Pursue Vision Quest

by Barbara Wagner, Staff Writer

Since 1925, when Helen Keller challenged the Lions Club to become “Knights of the Blind,” the onetime ‘businessmen only’ club has been a champion for the cause of improving sight as well as hearing for many.

The Dahlgren Lions Club has taken the challenge locally and recently had the opportunity to provide vision screenings at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren Child Development Center (CDC).

Utilizing a state-of-theart Welch Allyn VS100 Spot Vision Screener, four members from the Dahlgren Lions Club checked the eye sight of 62 of the children at the CDC over the course of three days. According to the Welch Allyn data sheet for the Spot Vision Screener, it is a “handheld, portable device designed to help users quickly and easily detect vision issues on patients from six months of age through adult. Spot screens both eyes at once from a nonthreatening three-foot distance.” For the little ones, however, it appears to be a funny shaped camera that emitted interesting tweets and sounds and multi-colored blinking lights.

Through the vision screener, Sight and Hearing Chairman Richard Rowland, Lions Club members Ira West and Richard Frazer, and Queen Lion Ruth Thompson were able

U.S. Navy Photo by Barbara Wagner

Two year old Katileah holds hands and offers support to Garry as he awaits his turn with the SpotT Vision Screener. The Dahlgren Lions Club spent several days at the NSF Dahlgren Child Development Center performing vision screenings with the Spot Vision Screener for the children. to screen for visual disturbances in the children’s eye sight such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism (blurred vision), anisometropia (unequal refractive power), strabismus (eye misalignment) and anisocoria (unequal pupil size). The ability to check the children as young as six months old means a brighter and safer

future for the little ones and early intervention to correct any problems noted. The group had children ranging from eight months to five years old at the CDC. “To sit children this age in an ophthalmologist chair and put lenses on them and say ‘what do you see?,’ that’s tough. This [Spot Vision Screener] does it automatically. They don’t have to tell

you anything,” Frazer said.

“When we first got access to the technology I tested it out on my wife. She had an eye appointment already scheduled so she took the printout from the camera to her ophthalmologist and he said it was absolutely spot-on with what he found. “ How does this technology work? The vision screener, utilizing small diodes of

light to focus the vision, takes a series of infrared pictures all in under a second and the onboard computer analyzes the images and the results are sent to a wireless printer. Depending on the results, that printed copy of the vision screening can then be taken to an eye care professional for further care.

Approximately 15 percent of children aged three to five have vision problems that can threaten normal visual development and some of these vision problems are only treatable within the first 60 months. Clearly, early intervention is critical in ensuring that lifelong vision problems are detected in time to prevent further damage.

Frazer shared that on their first day of screening about 40 children at the CDC, they were able to determine that three of the children had visual discrepancies that warranted further investigation with an eye care professional.

Five children in total were referred for further testing because of out-of-normal screening results including: Gaze Deviation, Anisometropia, Astigmatism, and Anisocoria. For those five children, this early intervention will have long lasting impact on their health and scholastic futures.

The Dahlgren Lions Club, an organization that has been serving the community since 1959, has other vison and hearing screening outreaches as well. They regularly screen at the lo-

cal preschools and at local classes and facilities for special needs individuals.

“When someone can’t or won’t verbally communicate - whether it is a special need or a language barrier - it’s difficult to gauge their vision when we don’t know what they see at a typical vision screening. This screener allows us to get an accurate test with no need for any verbalization,” said Frazer.

The Dahlgren Lions Club has many avenues that they are involved in that fulfill the commission to be knights for the blind - locally they collect used eye glasses from drop boxes at several locations in town including the Walmart vision center in Dahlgren, Access Eye Care on Route 3, along with a drop box located at the YMCA. The organization also performs hearing screenings and vision screenings for adults at local events such as the upcoming Fall Festival.

The festival will take place on Oct. 10 and 11 at the King George High School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The vision and hearing screenings are free to the public.

“We encourage everyone to come out for a vision screening at the Fall Festival, “Thompson said. “ The Spot Vision Screener is a shared asset with the rest of our district, so when we have it here in King George we want to make sure we are providing screenings to anyone who needs one.”

ATRCAdopt a Highway Draws Record Number of Attendees

by Barbara Wagner, Staff Writer Bright blue skies and perfect weather greeted the volunteers from the Aegis Training and Readiness Center (ATRC) on Saturday Aug 22 as they participated in the quarterly Adopt-aHighway roadside clean-up that takes place on a two mile stretch of Route 301.

Dividing up in groups of eight to ten, the volunteers began in the four corners on either side of the highway and systematically cleaned up trash and other debris from the roadside and ditches paralleling Route 301.

This quarter’s event was the most well attended to date with over 40 volunteers showing up to do their part.

For this clean-up, the ATRC had assistance from some of the Chief Petty Officer

Selectees, including Chief Select Wilson.

“Anything that I can do to help the community, I am happy to do,” Wilson said.

At the halfway mark in the Chief Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Course (CPOSLC), Wilson is looking forward to spending a little more time with his family in Newport News, Va. He hoped that evening to make it home in time to escort his 10-year-old daughter to a “Daddy-Daughter Dance”.

“She is used to the life of a military child and used to having dad TDY or remote,” Wilson said, “She told me that if I couldn’t make it [for the dance] that she would understand but I am definitely going to be there.

When people ask where her daddy is she tells them, ‘he’s out saving the world’. That makes all of this worth it.”

One of many ATRC stu-

dents on deck for the Adopta-Highway clean-up was Fire Controlman Third Class (FC3) Juno who brought his girlfriend Katelyn along for the fun. Katelyn, having just flown in from Illinois the evening before, was glad to be a part of the event and spend time with her Sailor. They both were happy to help be a part of the clean-up, and Juno promised that he was taking Katelyn out for a wonderful dinner that evening in appreciation for her stepping up to help out.

Fire Controlman First Class (FC1) Michael Carter is the coordinator for the quarterly ATRC roadside cleanup.

“Our next ATRC Adopta-Highway will take place in mid-September,” Carter said. “We are happy to have volunteers come out to lend a hand and happy to do our part to give back to the King George Community.”

Chief Selectee Wilson waits for the shuttle bus to return so that he and the rest of his team can take part in the ATRC Adopt a Highway Roadside clean-up.

Several Chief Selectees participated in the event to help remove litter and roadside debris on Route 301.

U.S. Navy Photo by Barbara Wagner

ATRC student FC3 Juno and girlfriend Katelyn participated in the most recent ATRC Adopt-aHighway roadside clean-up. Over 40 volunteers from ATRC, Chief Petty Officer Selectees and friends did their part to help remove litter on a two mile stretch of Route 301.

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NSF Indian Head 125th Anniversary Week Two Spotlight; CBIRF [As we approach the celebration of Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head 125th Anniversary, the South Potomac Pilot will be featuring a series of articles to spotlight the tenants, employees and community that have been such an integral part of NSF Indian Head’s past and shape its future.]

Week Two Spotlight - Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) As one of America’s national assets, the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, Marine Corps Forces Command, remains second to none in fulfilling the mission of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosive (CBRNE) consequence management.

In 1995, the 31st Commandant of the Marine Corps General Charles Krulak, provided planning guidance that identified the need for a strategic organization to respond to a growing chemical/biological terrorist threat. The CBIRF concept was developed by the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory and came to fruition in 1996; the 500-person active duty unit is now located at Naval Support Facility, Indian Head, Maryland.

Less than 30 miles from the capital building, CBIRF’s proximity to the National Capital Region makes it the force of choice within DoD when responding to CBRNE threats in Washington, DC. The Marines and Sailors that comprise CBIRF come from more than 40 military occupational specialties, and train year round to carry out the unit’s mission. CBIRF is prepared to respond, with minimal warning, to a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high yield explosive (CBRNE) event in order to assist local, state, or federal agencies and the geographic combatant commanders in the conduct of CBRNE response or consequence management operations.

As such, CBIRF Marines and

Sailors are skilled in the areas of command and control, agent detection and identification, search, rescue, and decontamination, and emergency medical care for contaminated personnel.

CBIRF is capable of deploying as a battalion task force consisting of two subordinate initial response forces (IRF) with approximately 150 personnel each; one IRF is maintained on a constant 24-hour alert, with the second IRF prepared to deploy within 48 hours.

These IRFs are also capable of responding to smaller contingencies independent of the battalion, and all CBIRF units are capable of self-deploying to any crisis within driving distance, a skill that is regularly practiced. Further, CBIRF, in keeping with the expeditionary nature of the Marine Corps, is prepared to deploy via military airlift or sealift to respond worldwide to crises. CBIRF, like all Marine Corps units, is also prepared to task organize internally to optimize the force when responding to exigent circumstances.

In order to execute its mission, CBIRF possesses a wide variety of unique skill sets that are task organized to address all possible as-

CFC Keyworkers Gear Up for Season

pects of a CBRNE attack.

CBIRF has six major sections organic to the battalion: Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Technical Search and Rescue, Decontamination, Medical, Identification and Detection, and Search and Rescue/Casualty Extraction.

In the event of a CBRNE attack, the battalion will deploy Marines who specialize in identification and detection, and they will gather the first wave of intelligence that will be used to define the manner in which the mission will be accomplished.

As soon as the information from the assessment teams is analyzed, CBIRF will begin its search and rescue mission, quickly deploying personnel to locate and extract casualties from the contaminated environment and escort them to medical personnel. These medical personnel represent a highly trained, robust, organic medical capability that is unique in its ability to provide first line medical care in a contaminated environment. After receiving initial medical care, victims are then taken to the decontamination tents, where CBIRF personnel decontaminate them and move them into a clean area for more advanced medical

operations. Ensuring that every individual assigned to CBIRF possesses these basic skills gives the unit a great deal of depth, and allows it to bring the full weight of the battalion to bear in the event of crisis.

CBIRF has a rich history in responding to and supporting high-level events and consequence management, including support to the United States Capitol Police during the ricin incident on Capitol Hill in 2004 - more than 140 Marines and Sailors sustained 24/7 operations for one week in an effort to enable the U.S. Congress to return to normal operations. CBIRF also responded to the anthrax attacks on Capitol Hill in 2001, has supported Presidential State Funerals and Inaugurations, and staged as a Rapid Reaction Force for the Olympic Games and the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. The unit’s latest response to the Japan Tsunami/Fukushima nuclear disaster was a display of its ability to respond to natural disasters on an international scale of operation, conducting life-saving operations while forward deployed.

Music: Smith Auer Band Continued from page 1

A representative of a local charity addresses keyworkers for the 2015 NSF Dahlgren Combined Federal Campaign last week at the Community House. Keyworkers are volunteers from all commands on base that distribute donation cards, brochures and information to fellow government civilian and military employees that are interested in donating during CFC, which runs from Sept. 1 - Dec. 15. Employees can now donate to their favorite local, national and international charities by one-time donation or payroll deduction by visiting https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx.

Donations can be made by credit or debit card by visiting https://www.cfcnexus.org/_potomaccfc/. CFC, administered by the Office of Personnel Management, is the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with almost 200 CFC campaigns throughout the country and overseas raising millions of dollars each year. Pledges made by Federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. The Director of OPM has designated responsibility for day-to-day management of the program and to its CFC office.

care that will be provided

by CBIRF’s medical section.

Should an incident include a high yield explosion or a collapsed building, CBIRF also possesses a technical rescue element that is trained to the same standards as FEMA USAR teams; these Marines are trained in vehicle extrication, trench rescue, collapsed structure, and confined space rescue.

Finally, CBIRF has organic explosive ordnance disposal teams that will be deployed into the contaminated environment when an explosive threat (e.g. an improvised nuclear device, improvised explosive device, unexploded ordnance, etc) is suspected or identified. EOD Marines also ensure that local assembly areas and routes are clear of any potential explosive hazards.

Every Marine and Sailor, from the Commanding Officer to the most junior member, must complete the CBIRF Basic Operations Course (CBOC) at Navy Annex Stump Neck, Indian Head, Maryland. All CBIRF personnel learn to navigate their way through collapsed structures, perform emergency medical care, extract mass casualties from a contaminated area, and conduct decontamination

months. He will remain in the Marine Corps “as long as I’m enjoying it; as long I see leadership taking care of those that are serving.” He says his proudest moment as a Marine is the respect and admiration of his father, a career Navy surface warfare officer.

“My whole family was so talented - my mom played piano, my sister and brother and I all played. But my Dad, not at all. We’re like the Von Trapp family minus the dad,” joked Auer about his father, a career Navy officer.

“He might be able to play the spoons. But to see how proud my Dad was of me when I got commissioned, how he’s continued to be proud of my service, following his role, that’s one of the most important things to me. He’s a great father, and to be able to do something that makes him proud,” said Auer, “though he’d be proud of me if I was a basket weaver - it’s a great connection. We don’t have a lot of personal hobbies in common, but we have that Marine Corps/ Navy team,” said Auer.

Opening for Trace Adkins is just one in a long line of career highlights. They opened for Little Big Town at Joint Base Anacostia Bol-

ling last year. Both accomplished musicians and performers draw inspiration for their music from special mentors. Smith cites his music instructor, Gene Hall, as his biggest inspiration.

Growing up he enjoyed the music of George Strait and Clay Walker, and now admires Eric Church and Dierks Bentley, both prolific songwriters as well as performers. His original song, “The Mom Looks Good on You,” penned for his wife who was having some selfdoubt after the birth of their child, has gained some traction on the internet. Smith said ultimately he’d love for it to be made into a video.

Songwriting is in his future, said Smith. “I’m not giving up my day job just yet, but in a few years, I hope to be writing music and getting music on the radio.”

Auer grew up across the street from Ed Hill, a noted Grammy-nominated Nashville songwriter who penned songs recorded by many notable country acts, including the song “Just Fishin’,” recorded by Trace Adkins.

“I was surrounded by amazing musicians growing up in Nashville,” said Auer.

“When I left the area, I realized I’d always taken it for granted.” He said he

watched his neighbor Hill’s home slowly grow and prosper and realized a career in music could be lucrative.

Regardless of where their music careers go or how famous they become, the duo will always have each other.

“I would love to play for the rest of lives together whenever the opportunity offers,” said Auer. “It only takes us a couple of hours to sync up. We’ve been together so long, we know each other, and it’s an easy transition.” He gives Smith total credit “for keeping the band together, being the driving force behind it.

Matt is an inspiration and is a good friend. He is so modest. He’s played in front of audiences for years and has a stage presence that is hard to obtain naturally. You can’t find someone who met Matt who doesn’t like him.

Put him in an entertainment setting, people love him,” said Auer.

That stage presence and showmanship will be on display at NSF Dahlgren on October 10. Hopefully the crowd enjoys Smith Auer Band as much as they’ll enjoy playing together for the troops.

To learn more about the band, visit www.smithauerband.com.

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Friday, September 4, 2015

CPO’s and Selectees at Dahlgren

Base Happenings Dahlgren

Daily Bread Moves to Chapel Annex

The Daily Bread Giveaway Program previously held at the USO building has moved to the Chapel Annex every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the foyer. A variety of breads, rolls, cakes, pies and cookies are available for free to those in need. For more information on the program contact RP2 Harrelson in the Chapel offices at 653-8297.

Second Tour Thrift Store

The Second Tour Thrift Store is open for your back-to-school shopping! The store is open Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

NSASP Navy Ball

The NSASP Navy Ball, celebrating the Navy’s 240th birthday, will be held Friday, Oct. 2 from 6 p.m.

- midnight at Fredericksburg Square, 525 Caroline St. in Fredericksburg, Va. Event will include dinner, dancing, and all of the traditions honoring the Navy’s birthday. Tickets are available at www.navyball.org, or by emailing navyballnsasp@gmail.com.

Dahlgren Commissary Closed Oct 10

The Dahlgren Commissary will be closed on Sat., Oct. 10 and will be open Mon., Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

DMV2Go at the Parade Field

DMV2Go will be at the NSF Dahlgren Parade Field on Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. DMV2Go offers most services as DMV offices but without the wait! Bring your documents and take care of your DMV business and save yourself some time!

Indian Head

Indian Head 125th Anniversary Celebration

Come and celebrate NSF Indian Head’s 125th anniversary at a family festival on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Indian Head Village Green Pavilion. Event will be held from noon - 6 p.m. and include live music from the Navy Band Commodores and local favorites The Sam Grow Band, historic displays and STEM demonstrations, children’s inflatables and activities, food vendors, a reunion of former base employees and more!

This event is free and open to the public. Attendees with base access will be allowed to park on base near the Navy Exchange/NSLC and walk to venue. For more info, call (866) 359-5540.

Photo by Friend of Caledon Member Robert N. Sparbel

Chief Petty Officer Selectee season is in full swing! Selectees at NSF Dahlgren are busy training, fundraising, providing community service and preparing for the next phase of their careers.

Bright and early on Sat., Aug. 8, close to 40 Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren Chief Petty Officers (CPO) and Chief Petty Officer selects reported to Caledon State Park to assist with a community volunteer project - the replacement of three boardwalks on the trail system within the park. The Sailors were organized into three separate groups to tackle the reconstruction tasks. The teams began by transporting the new building materials to the job locations and hauling away the old materials out of the park to a point where the material could be transported for recycling or disposal. Construction of the boardwalks began in earnest under the supervision of park staff including Dan Ransom and Harlan Bruce. Work was completed on two different trails. There were two boardwalks replaced on the Laurel Glen Trail and one replaced on the Poplar Grove Trail. The new boardwalks are wider for park personnel to utilize Gator equipment when access is required for maintenance. The replacement boardwalks are also now level with the ground, unlike the previous construction that required a step up. Bravo Zulu to the NSF Dahlgren CPO’s and CPO Selectees for their contribution to their community and to Caledon State Park.

The Selectees also paid their annual visit to the Dahlgren Navy Exchange for their traditional uniform order. Candidates worked with the tailor at the NEX to order their new khaki and dress uniforms. The Chief Petty Officer Leadership program will culminate in a pinning ceremony on Sept. 16, when the new CPO Selects will pin on their Chiefs’ anchors.

“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.

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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MWR Highlights child, which includes two games and shoes.

Bowling instructions will be provided for those learning to bowl!

9-Pin Tournament

Dahlgren Aquatics Center 540-653-8088

Bring the kids to the pool and keep cool.

If you need a birthday idea, why not rent out the pool? Inquire about pool parties with a staff member today!

Open Recreation Swimming: Sept. 4, 5, 6 & 7, noon - 6 p.m.

Open Recreation Swimming Winter Hours: Saturdays, noon - 3 p.m.

Lap Swim: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday – 5 - 8 a.m.; Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 3 to 6 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday – 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 4 - 6 p.m.; Saturday – 9 - 11 a.m.

Dahlgren Bingo 540-653-8785

Spring Specials

$1,200 Jackpot and 50 numbers (Assuming no one wins Sept. 3 jackpot. If jackpot was won it will start back at $1,000 and 48 numbers) Thursday Evenings at the Community House Doors open at 4 p.m. Early Bird games start at 5 p.m.

New 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!

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.

Dahlgren Cannonball Lanes 540-653-7327

Games: Military $3, Civilian $4. Hourly Bowling: Military $20, Civilian $25 Shoe Rental: Military $1.50, Civilian $2.50.

Looking to have a birthday party or after work gathering at Cannonball Lanes? Stop in or call to inquire about plans and rates for renting out the Multi-Purpose Room.

Sept. 19, 6 - 8 p.m.

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. Cost: $10/person.

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

Give Parents a Break

Location: 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.

Saturday Open Recreation

Saturdays at the YAC from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

FREE program open to Military, DoD Civilians and Contractor Dependents, school ages K-12. Sponsors must fill out a yearly registration packet for their child to attend.

They can pick up the packets at the Youth Activities Center. Children will have access to facility computers, music, crafts, books and more!

Back-to-School Dance

Sept. 11, 6 p.m.

Location: Dahlgren Youth Center Enjoy music, refreshments and cookies while celebrating the start of another school year! Youth ages 8 to 12 are invited to dance, have fun and meet new classmates. Cost: $2/person.

Dahlgren Craftech 540-653-1730

Let Craftech customize all of your back to school items! Backpacks, lunch boxes, pencil cases, clothing, blankets, jackets… you name it, they’ll customize it!

Creative Classes at Craftech

Fill your home with new décor that you create yourself! Craftech offers classes for framing and matting, stained glass, wax and watercolor and wreath making! Craftech can also personalize just about anything for you! They have a brand new embroidery machine. Stop in today and see what they can do for you!

Dahlgren Fitness Center 540-653-8580

Fruit and Veggie Factor

Every Friday from 7 p.m. - 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.

September 2015 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Join the Dahlgren Fitness Center Wednesday, Sept. 16, and 30 for Fruit and Veggie Fear Factor! The individual who correctly identifies the most fruits or vegetables will win a prize!

Youth Learn to Bowl

Fall Intramural Sports

All-U-Can Bowl Fridays

Sept. 5, 2 - 4 p.m.

Eligible patrons include all children, ages 5 - 12, with base access. Cost: $7.50 per

September 2015 Intramural Soccer, Intramural Softball and Intramural Flag Football League and

Tournament play begins in September. Register at the Fitness Center. Cost: Active Duty, Free; Retiree/Active-Duty Dependents, $15; DoD Civilians, $30; Contractors/Off Base Civilians, $40.

CFC 5K Walk/Run

Sept. 9, 11 a.m.

Join Dahlgren Fitness Center for the CFC 5K Walk/Run.

Not Your Average Tri

Sept. 21 & 25, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Sled push, tire flip and loading race! Patrons can compete as an individual or as a team of 3. Awards will be given to the top male and female, as well as overall team. For more information and to register contact the Fitness Center.

Dahlgren General Library 540-653-7474

Story Time at the Library

Every Friday at 10 a.m.

Short or tall, big or small, enjoy story time and crafts for all! Join the General Library every Friday to read a story and make a craft. Cost: FREE.

Paws for Reading

Sept. 8, 3:45 - 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 Sept. 8 to schedule your 15 minute session. Cost: FREE.

Daddy and Me Party

Sept. 12, 11 a.m.

Enjoy some father-child bonding time by putting together and decorating your own miniature wooden sailboat! Cost: FREE.

Dahlgren ITT

Dahlgren Movie Theater 540-653-7336

Civilians - $5; AD, Retired, Reserve, Family Members (E7 - above) $4; AD, Reserve, Family Members (E6 - below) - $2.50; Child (6-11) - $2; Child (5 and under) - Free; Tickets for a movie shown in 3-D are an additional $1

Friday, September 4 Ant-Man Saturday, September 5 Wreck It Ralph - FREE Saturday, September 5 Pixels Friday, September 11 Paper Towns Saturday, September 12 Shaun The Sheep Movie Saturday, September 12 Southpaw

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PG 7 p.m.

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

Cup Series at Richmond International Raceway and cheer on your favorite driver!

Ice Cream Sundae Sunday

Sept. 13 Get your fix of free ice cream all day at Liberty!

Tricycle Races

Sept. 15, noon Who is the fastest on three wheels? Enjoy an afternoon of tricycle races at the Liberty Center.

540-653-8785

Richmond International Raceway – Military Appreciation Program

Sept. 11 & 12 Take advantage of special military pricing and hospitality for the NASCAR and Xfinity Series events taking place on Sept.

11 and 12 at RIR. Tickets start as low as $10 and can be purchased by visiting www.rir. com/salute.

Dahlgren Liberty Center

540-653-7277 The Liberty Center and all activities are for Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1-E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military.

Flicks Friday

Come out and watch any movie from our collection. Drinks and popcorn are on us!

Cost: FREE.

Fire Pit Fun

Sept. 5 & 19, 7 p.m.

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

Richmond International Raceway

Sept. 12 Join Liberty to watch NASCAR’s Sprint

125th Anniversary Celebration

Sept. 26, noon Location: Indian Head Green Pavilion Join Indian Head as they celebrate 125 years! This is a FREE event that features time capsule opening, Navy ceremony alumni activities, children’s activities, military exhibits, Navy Commodores Jazz Ensemble and entertainment from the Sam Grow Band!

Child & Youth CDC 301-744-4458

Give Parents a Break

Location: 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.

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2015 Stafford Crime Solvers Golf Tournament

Help take a bite out of crime at the 2015 Stafford Crime Solvers Golf Tournament on Sept. 18 at the Gauntlet Golf Course. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the Shotgun Start at 9 a.m. Early registration for teams and individual players ends on Sept. 1. Single golfers will be pared with a team. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. All proceeds benefit the Crime Solvers Reward Program.

For more information and to register or sign up for hole sponsorship for this event visit http://www.staffordcrimesolvers.com and click on the Golf Tournament link.

American Legion Riders 7th Annual BBQ & Bike Rally

Join the American Legion Riders at American Legion Post 89 on Dahlgren Road for their 7th Annual BBQ & Bike Rally on Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will benefit the Virginia Wounded Warriors Program.

Activities for the day will include exhibits by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and two live bands - Black Coffee and the Heavy Cream and Kicking Mules. Prices are $10 per person, First Responders and Active Duty Military are $5. For more information contact the American Legion Riders at 540-709-1322 or email at alr.post89.virginia@gmail.com.

King George Garden Club 2015 Fall Plant Sale

Join the King George Garden Club on Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon at the King George Farmers Market held at the King George Elementary School on the corner of Routes

3 and 205 (Ridge Road). Purchase locally grown plants, perennials, shrubs and lots more. Plenty of free gardening advice will also be available.

Volunteers Sought for National Day of Remembrance

If nothing but a Stingray will do then come out to Wegmans off of the Carl D Silver Parkway on Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an All Corvette Show with the Battlefield Corvette Club. Judging begins at noon and awards at 2:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit local charities. Rain date for this event is Oct. 24. Early registration fees are $15 and can be purchased at the following link. http://www. eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-bcc-corvettecruz-in-tickets-18144043322. Registration at the event is $20. For more information visit www.battlefieldcorvetteclub.org or call Jack Whitis 540 455 4746 or email Jack at whitisjaxc4@aol.com

On Sept. 12 from 8:30 a.m. until noon volunteers will gather to spend time cleaning Historical Congressional Cemetery located at 1801 E. Street, SE in Washington, D.C. Military personnel and their family members as well as DoD civilians will remove weeds, do some tree mulching and engage in minor landscaping around the cemetery roadways and path to the 9/11 Memorial. Volunteers will receive T-shirts and lunch, In the event there are questions regarding the weather call 202-543-0539 and listen to the recording.

This is a great venue for students of American history and an opportunity to earn community service hours. To register on-line visit: http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw/ about/community_services/community_service_sign_up_form.html

National Security Lecture

The Ride to Conquer Cancer D.C.

7th Annual Battlefield Corvette Cruz-in

“George Washington, Master Strategist: Relevancies in Today’s National Security Environment” is the topic for the fall 2015 National Security Lecture scheduled for Sept. 17 at 8 a.m.

This event will be held at the University Hall (Room 110) located at the University of Mary Washington, Dahlgren Campus and is open to the public, and free of charge. Refreshments will start at 8 a.m. and the lecture will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. This event is presented

by Sean Thomas, Director of Leadership Programs at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

To register, visit us online: National Security Lecture http://dahlgren.umw.edu/lectureseries/george-washington-master-strategistrelevancies-in-todays-national-security-environment/

Registration is now open for the 2015 Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting John Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Sibley Memorial, Suburban and Howard County General Hospitals.

The ride is a 2 day 150 mile bike ride that will be held Sept. 19-20 in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit http://dc15.ridetovictory. org/site/PageServer?pagename=dc15_aboutevent, or call (202)601-8689

Indian Head

Put on Your Dancing Shoes, Head to the College of Southern Maryland

This fall, the College of Southern Maryland will offer a variety of dance courses including: Latin, ballroom, swing, ballet and

hand dancing as part of its continuing education program. The courses, for beginners through advanced, individuals and couples, start Sept. 2 on the La Plata and Leonardtown campuses Registration for the courses is accepted up to the day prior to the start of class and can be made online, through walkin registration at any campus and the Waldorf Center or by mail using a downloadable form. Students must register at least one day before the class begins. For information on these courses as well as others offered this fall, visit http://www.csmd.edu/CommunityEducation/ or contact 301-539-4760 or conedops@csmd.edu

Out of the Darkness Walk to Fight Suicide

Join the Maryland Chapter of Out of the Darkness in a Walk to Fight Suicide on Sept.

12 at the Indian Head Pavilion on the Village Green. The walk begins at 11 a.m. To register for the event contact rnewcomb(at)afsp. org or mmartin_wood(at)yahoo.com . To learn more about the event or the organization visit www. afsp.org/walk.

Indian Head 100

The Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club present the Southern Maryland Century on Labor Day, Sept. 7 at the Village Green in Indian Head. Various mile options available including 17, 32, 46, 60 and 100 mile for all levels of bike enthusiast. Online registration is $30, and online registration closes on Sept. 3. Walk up registration on the day of the ride is $50. For more information and to register for the event visit www.ohbike.org .

Shred Event Featuring Composting and Rain Barrel Workshops Set for Oct. 3

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