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November 13, 2015

South Potomac Pilot NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY

Fourth Quarter COMREL Celebrates Youth Leaders, Outgoing KG Supervisor

By Barbara Wagner, Staff Writer

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Some of the participants at the Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) fourth quarter Military-Civilian Council Community Relations (COMREL) meeting Nov. 5 at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus were younger than the usual crowd, but they provided inspiration and brought gratitude for those in attendance.

King George County Madison District Supervisor Joe Grzeika opened the morning by welcoming those in attendance and introducing the other representatives from King George County as well as the members of King George High School DECA club and their sponsor, Ms. Dee Strauss.

“If you haven’t dealt with these students, they are impressive. They’re a bright shining star that says we have a good future coming,” Grzeika spoke of the DECA students present. He then turned the podium over to his co-chair for the event, NSASP Commanding Officer Capt. Mary Feinberg.

“As we approach the end of the year I would like to thank each of you for your continued support to the Community Relations Council. Each quarter we add new members and I’m pleased with their unwavering support,” Feinberg said.

NSASP Updates Feinberg shared an overview of the activities that had taken place at both Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren and NSF Indian Head including several notable events at NSF Indian Head, such asthe base’s 125th Anniversary that took place in September and the closing of Goddard Power Plant, the Navy’s last coal-fired plan, in October. On the Virginia side of the Potomac, NSF Dahlgren welcomed Trace Adkins, who performed a free concert for over 4,000 attendees and the ribbon-cutting ceremony for AEGIS Training and Readiness Center’s (ATRC) new 27,000 square foot edition and the 30th anniversary of ATRC’s first graduating class. The Navy also celebrated its 240th birthday at the beginning of October as well.

Feinberg also added that there is currently one more major construction project located at NSF Indian Head-the Agile Chemical Facility-which will

Joe Grzeika, left, outgoing supervisor on the King George County Board of Supervisors, receives a Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) American Patriot Award from its commanding officer, Capt.

Mary Feinberg, during the NSASP Community Relations Council meeting Nov. 5 at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus. centralize the production of nitrate esters.

“The new facility will make the production more efficient, safer and environmentally friendly,” Feinberg shared.

Feinberg also shared that at the next COMREL meeting in February, the command will have available the public handouts for the Encroachment Action Plan.

King George County Applies for HB2 Transportation Funds Linwood Thomas, the economic development director for King George County provided information about House Bill 2 (HB2), a transportation bill designed to provide discretionary funds for the most critical transportation needs in Virginia.

Thomas shared that King George County has submitted a project that will benefit NSF Dahlgren.

The project submitted would expand the turn lane on northbound state route 301 at NSF Dahlgren’s B-Gate. The turn lane extension will extend approximately 2,500 feet from Commerce Drive to the B-Gate. Thomas stated that the three top scoring matrixes are safety, congestion and economic de-

velopment and they believe that the project strongly meets those top three criteria.

“This is a very important project, we feel, not only for the base, but for King George County as well,” Thomas said. “We believe this project strongly meets those three criteria.”

“If we are approved for this project,” Thomas explained, “we feel like construction will start on this projected if approved at the beginning to mid-2018.”

King George County Schools Overview STEM Programs Kristine Hill, curriculum and instruction supervisor for the King George County School system, was on hand to give an overview of the school’s Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) programs as well as introduce some of the STEM participants from the school system along with two of the science teachers, Jessica Drinks and Patrick Simmons.“ In small divisions such as ours resources are often difficult to come by. Through partnerships with local business leaders and our community members we are able to extend our curriculum out into our community,” Hill said. “When our community and business leaders take part in the education of our young people, they help to strengthen the workforce.”

Drinks shared that the partnership that King George County School System has with University of William and Mary to provide the Virginia Demonstration Project (VDP) for the seventh graders helps to increase the students’ interest and future in STEM studies.

Through the program the students work with mentors from NSF Dahlgren and learn coding, programming and robotic construction. More than 300 students have taken part in the program through the King George School system.

Lauren, one of the students who participated in the STEM program, shared that the program taught her to work efficiently and effectively with the people she might not normally work with and to appreciate others input and ideas and assisted in her problem solving skills. Each of the students shared how the STEM program has enhanced their scholastic and communication abilities and strengthened their interest in STEM.

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Dahlgren Museum to Host 2nd Annual German Christmas Market The grounds of the Dahlgren Heritage Museum, 3540 James Madison Hwy. in King George, Va., will come alive on Saturday, Nov. 14, with the holiday sights and sounds of the 2nd annual outdoor German Christmas Market from 3-7 p.m.

The festive event - free admission to the public - will include a craft fair, kids’ activities and silent auction. Live musical entertainment will be provided by the Acoustic Onion (formerly Glass Onion) band, DJ Cathy Lynn along with Sarah Snow.

A festival of Christmas trees, Santa Land and Mary’s Cakery Cookie Corner will all provide a col-

orful holiday backdrop for the festival. Hot food and refreshments will be available for purchase from multiple concessions to include The Bavarian Chef restaurant, Normandie Cuisine and Hollabac BBQ. Mulled wine, beer and hot chocolate will also be available.

And Santa himself will be on hand to greet the kids and take photos from 4 to 6 p.m.

Ample free parking will be available at Barnesfield Park, 3360 Barnesfield Rd., adjacent to the museum property on Hwy. 301 in King George. Shuttle buses will transport handicapped guests to and from the

event. All others can follow the Christmas Trail to the event.

All proceeds from the German Christmas Market will benefit the Dahlgren Heritage Foundation. The foundation is chartered to establish and operate the Dahlgren Heritage Museum and to provide the long-term preservation efforts and educational activities associated with sharing the stories and interpreting the U.S. Navy’s physical, technical, intellectual and social contributions to King George County, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the nation.

FREE CLASSIFIED ADS FOR MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES E-mail nsasp_pao_dlgr@navy.mil or Call (540) 653-8153

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Friday, November 13, 2015

Annual Army Navy Competition — There Will Be Blood

By Barbara Wagner, Staff Writer A little healthy competition never hurt anyone -but this one might just pinch a little! It’s for a good cause though, the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) Army Navy Annual Blood Drive coming to Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren on Nov. 19.

Founded in 1962, the ASB P is the sole provider of blood for the United States military. ASBP collects, processes, stores and distributes blood and blood products to military treatment facilities and veteran’s hospitals as well as smaller base clinics in the U.S. and at military facilities around the world.

With over 20 donation centers worldwide including centers in Germany, Guam and Japan, ASBP provides blood not just for the active duty member but for retires and military families. The blood is used for patients of all ages and is used on the battlefield as well as for cancer and surgical patients.

“The blood collected in our region provides for Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital along with providing for specific locations downrange,” Donna Onwona, donor recruiter for ASBP- National Capital Region shared. “These days that is mostly Afghanistan, but we send to wherever the need for blood is greatest.”

Several times during the year, the

need for blood is great, however the number of donations drop due.

Summer time and over the holidays when many are out on leave for the holidays, donations drop, but the need for blood is greater during those same time periods.

The Army Navy Annual Blood Drive is in its fifth year and results in tremendous donations.

“The Army Navy Annual Blood Drive was created to tap into that spirit of competition,” Onwona said.

“It definitely does that and is always one of our most successful drives annually.”

The timing of the drive is at an ideal time as well; starting on Nov. 10 and running through Dec. 8 it falls during a time when most are still at their duty stations and able to donate. The conclusion of the competition naturally coincides with Army vs Navy game that will take place on Saturday, Dec. 12. During the game a trophy will be presented to the service branch that has received the most donations.

When you sign in at the event to donate blood during that time period you will be able to select whether your donation will be a vote for Army or Navy. Not only will a branch of service win the competition but there will be an award for the location of both an Army and a Navy facility for most donations.

One of the downfalls of seeking blood donations from military members however is the fact that many have deployed to locations around

the world. Civilians too may find that after a trip to Belize or the Dominican Republic, their ability to donate blood is limited as well.

“One of our biggest challenges to collection is the fact that our service members do deploy to exotic locations around the globe and do run the risk of exposure to various diseases that we have to screen for,” Owona said.

Service members who have deployed are deferred for donation 12 months from their date of return from deployment. Prior to donation a screening process will determine if you are eligible at that time to donate blood.

NSF Dahlgren has personnel who have been regular and frequent donators to the ASBP blood program and they offer encouragement to those who may have tried to donate in the past but have been unsuccessful for various reasons.

Audrey Lohr from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) and her husband Barret are frequent donators.

“I do my best to donate blood when I can — I’ve had several visits over the last couple years where I was not able to give, either for low iron levels or slow blood flow, but felt it important to keep trying. I’ve had successful visits the last few times so I would definitely encourage anyone that had trouble in the past to give it a try again,” Lohr shared. “I donate because it is such a simple and easy thing for me to do to help support the military and their families.”

Barret Lohr, who has donated 27 pints of blood through the ASBP, summed up his reasoning for his participation in the ASBP drives simply.

“I choose to donate with the ASBP because I know my donations make a direct and immediate impact on the lives of our Warfighters in their time of need,” Lohr said.

The ease of donation and convenience of donating on base makes the process that much easier.

“My one hour donation every two months can save countless lives and

U.S. Navy Photos by Barbara Wagner

NSA South Potomac 3rd Quarter Awards Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) held their Third Quarter Awards Ceremony on Oct. 30 to recognize outstanding achievement within the command from civilian employees. Commanding Officer Capt. Mary Feinberg was on hand to present the awards while Lt. Cmdr.

Christopher Zayatz, NSASP executive officer, was on deck to read the citations. The Third Quarter Senior Civilian of the year award went to Emergency Management Officer Tim Bennett for his achievement during a recent inspection where through his work, the installation received an unprecedented 91 percent passing rate. Junior Civilian went to Roger Chase (not pictured) from the Pass and I.D. Office. Larry Shanks with Fleet and Family Services and Morale, Welfare and

Recreation (MWR) (not pictured) was recognized for 35 years of government service and Officer Jimmy Davis with Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) was recognized for 25 years of steadfast government service. Several members of the NSA South Potomac Fire and Emergency Services Department were recognized for outstanding support in the community stemming from life-saving rescue services performed off base in the surrounding counties.

Awardees include: Firefighter/EMT Mark Hayden, Firefighter Richard Pullin, Firefighter Drew Lockhart, Firefighter/EMT Phillip Liggins, Fire Inspector Joshua Carson and Firefighter/EMT Robert Cannon Jr. Congratulations to all of NSA South Potomac Third Quarter Award recipients!

can be done without even leaving the base, Lohr continued.” I strongly encourage anyone who has thought about donating to come out to the next blood drive just to see how easy it is and then consider donating.”

Both Barret and Audrey Lohr will be donating on Nov. 19 for the Army Navy Blood Drive Challenge and while Audrey has donated 11 pints, she plans to continue providing lifesaving blood donations.

“Donating to the ASBP is one of the few things we can do from here that is free, can be worked into a busy schedule and can have significant impacts,” Audrey Lohr explained.

“With the ASBP drives coming on base, it’s so easy for everyone that works here to donate if eligible. You earn bragging rights in our household for donating — I have a ways to go to catch up to Barret, but I plan to keep trying!”

Between the two, they have donated almost five gallons of blood and with that, the potential to reach or save 114 lives.

The NSF Dahlgren Army Navy Blood Drive Challenge will be held at the Dowell Community House on Thursday Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments are highly encouraged and can be done at www. militarydonor.com and entering “NSF:” as the sponsor code. If you have any questions about eligibility for donation email donna-lee.onwona.civ@mail.mil.

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This Week in Navy History

Students from the King George County School Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) after presenting their tourism study to the Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) Community Relations Council meeting Nov. 5.

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Simmons was on hand to share the success of the SEAPERCH program that provided students of the schools more handson experience with robotics. Mentors from the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division assist students in their endeavors to build a robotic submarine and expand their hands-on real-world experience with STEM topics.

“Students take what they learn from these experiences that you have brought to us and they use it to expand their knowledge of their world and their understanding of science,” Simmons said. “I believe they are getting their start here in King George and they are doing that because the Navy and the different organizations represented in this room bring these programs to us. You bring that real world connection into the school for our students and we appreciate your support.”

Virginia Office of Veterans and Defense Affairs Update Julie Gifford, the regional military liaison from the Virginia Office of the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs was on hand to share the mission of the office which includes assisting the service members as they transition out of the military. One of the initiatives that office worked on was the Military Child Identifier program in Virginia.

“The Department of Defense State Liaison Office asked us to help them get this program in Virginia,” Gifford shared.

“This initiative was supported by the Secretary of Defense, the Virginia Military Advisory Council (VMAC) and the Virginia Council on the interstate compact for educational opportunities for Military Children.”

Gifford noted that Delegate Mark Cole, who was present at the COMREL was instrumental in passing the Military Child Identifier legislation.

“He was the chief sponsor on that legislation and it is being used every day here and has since been passed in all 50 states, “Gifford said.

The Military Child Identifier legislation addresses issues that military children who transfer from state to state encounter.

The initiative will allow the parents of military children to hand carry their school records between school systems, as well as assisting students who may transfer in their senior year transition, allowing them to graduate on time.

“The program will assist the school system in providing for the unique needs of the military child. It will also help us build awareness in our school systems at the classroom level and will help the teachers better address the needs of the military child,” Gifford said.

Another top priority for the Office of the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Gifford discussed was employment opportunities for transitioning service members.

“There are a lot of different organizations doing different things to help provide transition services, we want to coordinate efforts to make it a more streamline process,” Gifford said.

Working through the VMAC to develop a plan to assist transitioning service members, Gifford shared that four regional planning groups have been established including two in the Hampton Roads area, a group in Richmond and one in northern Virginia.

“The idea is for each region to come together with their plan and we coordinate those into one statewide plan to help service members find jobs that are retiring or separating from service,” Gifford explained.

King George Students Present Tourism Project The final presentation of the day was from the King George County School Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) members who won an opportunity to present their project — a website about community tourism site and ideas to increase customers for local businesses- to the International DECA competition in Orlando, Fla. Franklin Rinko and Thomas Melton were two student participants of a three member team who worked to create a marketing project to improve tourism in King George County “Our county is brimming with historical significance and tourism opportunities,” Rinko said. “Being the gateway to the historic Northern Neck we offer unique and intriguing attractions that can be found nowhere else. King George is a small town community with big town potential.”

The team sought to clear up misconceptions about tourism, including an increase in traffic and development as well as determine what the citizens of King George County prioritized as tourism needs.

“Tourism merely expresses the commerce in and out of a community which both enriches the community and stimulates the economy,” Melton said.

Through community outreach via email, online survey, phone calls and other venues the team reached about 1.2-percent of King George County residents who provided suggestions for improvement. The most common suggestions the team received from participants were that King George needed a more “downtown” feel, better advertising and more restaurants and businesses.

The top three suggestions for how King George County could achieve those goals and improve upon the current situation according to the teams research were that King George County Board of Supervisors and Chamber of Commerce should work together to improve tourism and that King George County needs to continue to improve the county with added attractions and that Agri-tourism should be promoted in the county to encourage agricultural pursuits and understanding.

“If you take nothing else away from this please consider how valuable tourism is to your community and how you and others can get involved, “Rinko concluded. “Be proactive and communicate with your local government on issues you have a passion for.”

NSASP Recognizes Grzeika with American Patriot Award Feinberg closed the COMREL with a special presentation to co-chair Grzeika, as he would be stepping down from the King George County Board of Supervisors at the end of the year and would no longer be co-chairing the future COMREL meetings.

Feinberg presented Grzeika with a NSASP American Patriot Award, the third of such awards ever given.

“I personally want to thank him for not only his service to the COMREL but for his service to the NSF Dahlgren and his personnel over the last 20 plus years,” Feinberg said.

Grzeika shared that it was a bittersweet parting for him.

“I think you’ve seen the value of this community relations

The five Sullivan brothers served aboard the USS Juneau that was struck by Japanese sub-launched torpedoes during the Battle of Guadalcanal. After the second hit, the Juneau sank quickly with leaving only ten survivors. The five brothers were among those who perished, prompting the U.S. War Department to adopt the Sole Survivor Policy (DoD Directive 1315.15 -Special Separation Policies for Survivorship), which is a set of regulations that are designed to protect members of a family from the draft or from combat duty if they have already lost family members in military service.

Nov. 13,1942 Loss of USS Juneau (CL-52) during Battle of Guadalcanal results in loss of Five Sullivan Brothers.

Nov. 14,1910 Civilian Eugene Ely pilots first aircraft to take-off from a ship, USS Birmingham (CL-2) at Hampton Roads, VA. He lands safely on Willoughby Spit, Norfolk, VA. Nov. 15,1942 Although U.S. lost several ships in Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, Naval Force under Rear Admiral Willlis Lee, USS Washington (BB-56), turns back Japanese transports trying to reinforce Guadalcanal. The Japanese never again try to send large naval forces to Guadalcanal.

Nov. 16,1973 Launch of Skylab 4 under command of U.S Marine Corps Lt. Cmdr. Gerald P. Carr.The missions lasted 84 days and included 1,214 Earth orbits.Recovery by USS New Orleans (LPH-11).

Nov. 17,1955 Navy sets up Special Projects Office under Rear Adm. William F. Raborn to develop a solid propellant ballistic missile for use in submarines. Nov. 18, 1954 — Nov. 11 designated as Veterans Day to honor veterans of all U.S. wars.

Nov. 18,1890 USS Maine,first American battleship, is launched.

Nov. 19,1961 At the request of President of Dominican Republic, U.S. Naval Task Force sails to Dominican Republic to bolster the country’s government and to prevent a coup.

organization. I’ve been here since the beginning and I’ve seen it grow and really shape into a program that allows communities to really highlight activities that are cooperative between our base and our community. The reality is that they are inseparable,” Grzeika said. “Without this base, King George would be a much different place. I’ve been here since 1977 and I’ve watched this base change and the community change. It’s a bittersweet time but I’m proud of where we are and to see the youth of tomorrow are leaders who will be here in our place is pretty rewarding.”

The next COMREL meeting is scheduled for February of 2016 and will take place at the Jaycees Community Center in Waldorf, Md.

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BASE HAPPENINGS

Friday, November 13, 2015

NSWCDD SSL-QRC Team Recognized

Dahlgren Commissary Holiday Hours The Dahlgren Commissary has posted the following holiday hours for the Thanksgiving season: Mon, Nov. 25 — Open 0900 — 1800 Tues, Nov. 26 — Open 0900 — 1900 Wed, Nov. 27 — Open 0900 — 1800 Thurs, Nov. 28 — Closed Fri, Nov. 29 — Open 0900 — 1800 Sat, Nov. 30 — Open 0900 — 1800 Second Tour Thrift Store The Second Tour Thrift Store is open for your backto-school shopping! The store is open Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. — 2 p.m.

Dahlgren Chapel Holiday Service Schedule JEWISH Hanukkah: Dec 6-14 (Menorah lighting 6th December @ sunset) CATHOLIC Holy Day Mass -- Dec. 8 @ Noon & 1700 Christmas Eve Mass @ 1700 Christmas Day Mass @ 0900 New Year’s Eve Mass @ 1700 New Year’s Day Mass @ 0900 PROTESTANT Thanksgiving Service -- Nov. 22 @ 1030 Christmas Service -- Dec. 20 @ 1030 ASBP Army vs. Navy Blood Drive Nov. 19 Armed Services Blood Program will conduct a blood drive at the NSF Dahlgren Community House on Thurs., Nov. 19 in support of the yearly Army vs. Navy Blood Drive competition. Drive will be held from 9 a.m. — 2 p.m.

Appointments can be made by visiting www.militarydonor.com and using code NSF. Walk-ins are always welcome as well! All blood collected benefits military members and their families at home, overseas, in harm’s way and recovering from injuries. The service that collects the most units of blood during the competition will be awarded a trophy at the Army/Navy football game on Dec. 12. Give our troops the most amazing gift of all, the gift of life — give blood!

Indian Head Treasures Thrift Store Donations “Treasures” is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store is located at 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. Donations of gently used items are currently being accepted.

To publish information on your event or program under “Base Happenings,” contact Andrew Revelos at 540-653-6012 or email andrew.revelos1@navy.mil

U.S. Navy Solid State Laser Quick Reaction Capability (SSL-QRC) Team leaders are pictured with Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Commanding Officer Capt. Brian Durant, left, and NSWCDD Technical Director Dennis McLaughlin, right, after receiving their NAVSEA Warfare Centers Collaboration Award at the NSWCDD Management Forum, Oct. 27, at Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren, Va. Holding their award certificates left to right are Michael Richardson, Matthew Vaerewyck, Theresa Gennaro, Dave Meisner, Cameron Sorlie, Joseph Barrasse, and Ron Flately. The SSL-QRC Team was honored for laying the foundation to develop and field Program of Record Laser Weapon Systems. The collaborative environment of the SSLQRC program drew upon expertise across Warfare Centers to test and field the first operationally deployed Lased Weapon System. The team also showed forward vision in preparing for the future by bringing in-service engineering personnel into the test team and helping to prepare the in-service community for the acquisition and fielding of the next generation laser weapon system for the Navy.

Dahlgren Training Command Selects Financial Technician as Civilian of the Quarter

By Kimberly M. Lansdale, Center for Surface Combat Systems Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) announced its Civilian of the Quarter (COQ) for the third quarter of 2015 at an awards ceremony at the Arleigh Burke auditorium onboard Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren Oct. 30.

“I am very excited to be selected,” said financial technician Mr. Enrique Hernandez. “It means I am doing things right.”

Hernandez, who was a financial technician in the U.S. Army for six and a half years, has been part of the Resource Management team since 2014.

“I am responsible for researching and adjusting travel obligations and expenditures to ensure funds and lines of accounting are accurately documented

between all financial systems to include Defense Travel System (DTS), Standard Accounting and Reporting System — Field Level (STARS-FL), and Administration and Standardized Document Automation (FASTDATA),” he said.

Hernandez not only enjoys his position, but also his work environment.

“I really enjoy my team,” he said. “They are a great group of people.”

Hernandez ‘s supervisor, Ms. Susan Boarman, director for Resource Management, nominated him for the award.

“Enrique clearly understands the importance of his work,” Boarman explained. “He flawlessly delivers service that is both customer-focused and results-oriented, enabling training activities around the globe. I am delighted to have this special recognition of his dedication to the CSCS mission.”

CSCS’ mission is to develop and deliver surface ship combat systems training to achieve surface warfare superiority. CSCS headquarters’ staff oversees 14 learning sites and provides nearly 70,000 hours of curriculum for 700 courses a year to more than 40,000 Sailors. CSCS delivers specialized training for Officer and Enlisted Sailors required to tactically operate, maintain, and employ shipboard and shore-based weapons, sensors, and command and control systems utilized in today’s navy.

For information on the Center for Surface Combat Systems, visit https://www. netc.navy.mil/centers/cscs/ Visit us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Center-for-Surface-Combat-Systems/1480366868885239?ref=hl

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MWR Highlights row, and drop your name in the box with your phone number. The drawing will take place on Friday, Nov. 20 at noon. Three lucky winners will be picked to receive a free Thanksgiving turkey!

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

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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!

At the CDC. 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.

Family Float Night Nov. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. Summer may be long gone, but Family Float Night at the Aquatics Center is staying warm for fall! Inflatables will be allowed so bring your favorite inflatable and float. Please be on time. If no one is present by 6 p.m. the pool will continue to close for the evening. Cost: Free admission in November if you donate an unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item

Dahlgren Bingo 540-653-8785

Bingo $2,200 Jackpot and 60 numbers (Assuming no one wins Nov. 12 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. Buy 2 packs for $35 and get 1 green and 1 red card for free. Buy 3 packs for $45 and get 1 red, 1 purple and 1 double action card for free! Military, Military Spouses, Retired Military and Dependents can buy 1 regular pack for $20 and get 1 red, 1 green and 1 double action card for free! Try your luck on Thursday! The jackpot 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 Multipurpose Room.

Saturday Open Recreation Saturdays at the YAC from 10 a.m. to 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!

Turkey Trot & Great American Smoke Out 5k Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. Join the Fitness Center for the last 5k run before the holidays and winter months. Please register anytime between now and Nov. 18. Cost: Military, Free. All others, $5

Turkey Burn Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Want to stay in shape over the holidays? Attend the Pre-Thanksgiving Turkey Burn with classes like Kettlebells, Core, Power Yoga, Spin and Mobility. Register by Nov. 20. Cost: $4 daily pass for all events

Post Turkey Workout Nov. 27 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Ate too much? Join the Dahlgren Fitness Center for a Post Turkey Workout for a Circuit Training Specialty class. Cost: FREE

Dahlgren General Library 540-653-7474

Storytime at the Library Every Friday at 10 a.m. Short or tall, big or small, enjoy storytime and crafts for all! Join the General Library every Friday to read a story and make a craft. Cost: FREE

Dahlgren ITT

Youth Sponsorship Hail and Farwell Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. All military youth and their families are invited. Celebrate the fun we’ve had as we say farewell to those leaving and anticipate the fun that is yet to come by welcoming the new youth! Refreshments will be served. Cost: FREE

540-653-8785

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.

Stained Glass Christmas Tree Window Create a stained glass holiday tree window.

Cost: $80, to include all materials

Dahlgren Fitness Center 540-653-8580

Kin Ball Tournament Thursdays in November. Kin Ball is a growing international sport that incorporates cooperation, respect and accessibility to all players.

It involves a large 4 ft. ball and players work together to keep it off the ground. For more information and to register contact the Dahlgren Fitness Center.

Family Day

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.

Nov. 14 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. In observance of Military Family Appreciation the Dahlgren Fitness Center invites the whole family out to work out and play a game of dodgeball. Healthy snacks will be provided.

Register at the Fitness Center Nov. 14. Cost: FREE

Turkey Bowl Nov. 1 — 19. Bowl a turkey, three strikes in a

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

Birthday Drawing If you have a birthday in November, place your name with us at the Liberty Center for a drawing to win a special gift! Drawings will take place at the end of each month.

Indian Head Child & Youth CDC 301-744-4458

Fire Pit Fun

Give Parents a Break

Nov. 14 & 28 at 7 p.m. weather permitting.

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

At the CDC. 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.

Wing Wednesday Nov. 18 at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy FREE hot wings while they last! Cost: FREE

Virginia Safari Park Nov. 21 at 8 a.m. Take a safari park ride for animal adventure and fun at Natural Bridge.

Register at the Liberty Center by Nov. 17. Cost: $18.00

Indian Head Community Recreation Center 301-744-4850 or 301-744-4648

Book Swap Free Pizza

All-U-Can Bowl Fridays

Friday, Nov. 13 7 p.m.

Love the Coopers PG-13 106 min Saturday, Nov. 14 4 p.m.

Home — FREE ADMISSION PG 96 min Saturday, Nov. 14 7 p.m.

The Martian PG-13 141 min Friday, Nov. 20 7 p.m.

Sicario R 120 min Saturday, Nov. 21 4 p.m.

Goosebumps PG 103 min Saturday, Nov. 21 7 p.m.

Bridge of Spies PG-13 141 min

Nov. 21 at 6:30 a.m. Take a day trip to NYC to see the Christmas Rockettes show! Register

by Nov. 6 to ensure you get a spot on this trip!

540-653-1730 Take part in Craftech’s new fall classes and add your own festive flair to your home! All classes listed below can be taken in a group or individual setting. Call Craftech to make your reservations and begin creating!

Learn how to create your own wreath!

Choose between Fall and Christmas colors.

Cost: $60, to include all materials

540-653-7336

Price of Shows Civilian: $5. Active Duty, Retired & Reserve Mil E-7 & above & their family members with ID: $4 E-1-E-6 & below & their family members with ID: $2.50. Children (6-11): $2 Children (5 and under): FREE. *Movies shown in 3D will cost an additional $1 to ticket price.

NY City Rockettes Trip

Dahlgren Craftech

Custom Holiday Wreaths

Dahlgren Movie Theater

Nov. 24 at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy FREE pizza on Liberty!

First Wednesday of every month. Join us for a book swap once a month! All adults are invited to share their favorite titles that they no longer want and hopefully leave with a new must read book!

Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 26 from 3 to 5 p.m. It’s that time of season to be thankful and eat turkey! Thanksgiving dinner will be provided by Gray’s Landing at the Liberty Center.

Lego Building Thursdays in November from 4 to 6 p.m.

Stop by and create your very own Lego masterpiece! Fun for all ages. Cost: FREE

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Friday, November 13, 2015

Team JWAC Wins Halloween Dodgeball Tournament

Play or Pay Less

U.S. Navy photos by Daphne Carroll

Free Rec Room or $20K toward closing costs if you act today

The Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren Fitness Center hosted a Halloween Dodgeball Tournament on Oct. 28. Congrats to Team JWAC, which won the tournament with players: Harry Mandeles, Michael Scruggs, Christian Armstrong, Kolby Hoover, Garrett Josemans and Kurt Albert. The runner up was Team Always Picked Last with players: Michael Tse, Alex Punei, Parker Newman, Katie Tiblin, Lois N. Valcourt and Hunter Love. Registration is going on now for the Rock the Bells Dodgeball Tournament that will be held on Dec. 15 at 4 p.m.

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Community Notes Dahlgren

Indian Head

Veteran’s Day- War of 1812, and the Battle of the White House Caledon State Park on Nov. 14 at 10 a.m.

Discover how Caledon got its name when you meet Gustavus Brown Alexander as portrayed by a park interpreter in period clothing. Conversations about the War of 1812, the Battle of the White House, the Stuart, Blackburn and Washington Families as well. Free Holly Jolly Market Bazaar Shop local for the holidays at King George Elementary School Cafeteria and Parking Lot on Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members of the King George Farmers Market, local artisans and crafters will have all local products to get you ready for the holidays. Sponsored by the King George Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA). For more information or to be a vendor contact dstrauss@kges.k12.va.us.

Breakfast with Santa On Saturday, Dec. 12 The children of La Plata will have an opportunity to have breakfast with Santa at one of four time: slots: 8-8:45 a.m., 9-9:45 a.m., 10-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m.

Town residents can register for time slots starting Wednesday, Nov. 4 and general public registration will open Monday, November 16th. To register, call Town Hall at 301-934-8421.

Swimming with Santa On Saturday Dec 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. you can take your child to this unique, underwater interaction with Santa at Lackey pool (3000 Chicamuxen Road, Indian Head) Grab your swimsuit and join Santa in the pool for holiday fun and games. The fee is $5 per person, and includes underwater photos with Santa. Registration is accepted at the door based on availability.For more information or to register, visit the winter GUIDE at www.CharlesCountyParks. com or call the Department of Community Services at 301-934-9305 or 301-932-6004. For a

The La Plata Police Department (LPPD) is working with several of its community partners to ensure no one goes without a Thanksgiving meal this year. LPPD is serving as a collection point for citizens to drop off food items. Our community partners are requesting the following: Green Beans (canned), Corn (canned), Cranberry Sauce, Corn Muffin Mix, Boxed Mashed Potatoes, Boxed Macaroni & Cheese,Rice, Gravy, Other Can Goods and Boxed Food. If needed, LPPD officers will deliver food items to those who are shut in and cannot get out.

Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering A full afternoon of events is planned on Dec. 6 from 3-6 p.m. beginning with the lighting of the Christmas tree and Chanukah Menorah and ending with Santa’s arrival at 5:30 p.m., for more information visit www.townoflaplata.org and check out the holiday events page for details.

complete list of the winter recreational events and activities, please visit the GUIDE at www.

CharlesCountyParks.com.

Santa Hotline On Dec. 14 your child can hear from Santa Claus! Through the power of technology and special North Pole operators, our hotline will transfer a special phone call from Santa right to your home. Experience the joy and pleasure in your little one’s face when they get a call from Santa. This is a free program for children aged 2-10 years old. Calls will be placed from 6-8 p.m.

There are no out-of-state calls. Limited to the first 200 completed registration forms received.

For more information or to register, visit the winter GUIDE at www.CharlesCountyParks. com or call the Department of Community Services at 301-934-9305 or 301-932-6004. For a complete list of the winter recreational events and activities, please visit the GUIDE at www.

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