October 16, 2015
South Potomac Pilot NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY
Adkins Brings Country, Patriotism to NSF Dahlgren Stage By Jeron Hayes, NSASP Public Affairs
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It would’ve been hard to order up a more beautiful day for a concert. The sun shone brightly and a fall breeze rustled fallen leaves as over 3,800 attendees filed onto the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren Parade Field to hear country superstar Trace Adkins perform his top hits, and one song in particular that was a once-in-a-lifetime performance. The concert opened with performers The Virginians, a barbershop chorus that sings across the world and competes internationally. After a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem, they lent their a capella harmony to a medley of songs saluting all branches of the service. The group, more than half of
U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos
Trace Adkins and the Virginians perform “Say a Prayer for Peace” at Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren on Oct. 10. whom are veterans, would take the stage again later in the evening for a memorable finish to the night. U.S. Marines Matt Smith and John Ed Auer brought
their Smith Auer Band acoustic country style to the stage and played original songs as well as country staples, such as “Folsom Prison Blues” and “Rocky Top.” Smith Auer
Band have performed nationally on Fox & Friends, as well as at the White House, representing the Marine Corps while bringing their extensive musical backgrounds togeth-
er to form a dynamic duo. Smith and Auer met while active duty Marines and despite being separated geographically for the last few months, Smith as a Reservist in Kentucky and Auer at Marine Corps Base Quantico, the duo picked up where they left off, closing their set with a raucous version of “Wagon Wheel” that brought an avid accompanying chorus from the crowd. The man of the hour, however, would soon take the stage. Adkins is a veteran performer who started by singing in a gospel group in high school. After lots of jobs including time on an oil rig, his talent was noticed by an agent in Nashville. Asked if performing was
See Adkins, Page 4
Sen. Barbara Mikulski visits NSWC Indian Head EOD Technology Division By From NSWC IHEODTD Public Affairs U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) visited and toured Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD), Oct. 5. The senator first met with NSWC IHEODTD Commanding Officer Capt. Vincent Martinez and Technical Director Ashley Johnson for organizational development updates — such as the division’s recent designation as a Center for Industrial and Technical Excellence activity — before touring the Advanced Energetics Research Laboratory to discuss how NSWC IHEODTD supports the warfighter. “The men and women of Indian Head bring loyalty, honor, hard work and patri-
otism, true American values, to the job,” Senator Mikulski said. “I’m here at Indian Head on my Maryland Jobs Tour to discuss my fight for jobs, jobs, jobs and the work being done to keep us safe over here while protecting our troops over there. I’m also so pleased to see first-hand the cutting-edge work being done day in and day out to keep our nation safer and Maryland’s economy stronger. Every day and in every way, they provide our fighting troops in uniform with the tools they need to keep us safe. I will continue to fight for the extraordinary workforce at Indian Head and their mission critical to our national security.” At the Advanced Energetics Research Laboratory, Mikulski met with propulsion
See Visit, Page 7
U.S. Navy photo by Matthew Poynor
U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) learns about the command’s Hybrid Rocket Propulsion efforts from propulsion engineer and program lead Dr. Greg Young, shown with Commanding Officer Capt. Vincent Martinez, during her visit to Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD), Oct. 5.
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