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Maintaining Naval Museum Aircraft Page 3

NAWCAD Commander’s Awards Page 6 NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND Celebrating 70 years of community partnership

VOLUME 71, NUMBER 1

January 9, 2014

Navy’s redesigned Aircrew Endurance Survival Vest reaches key milestone

By Paula A. Paige Program Management (AIR 1.0) Public Affairs

U.S. Navy photo/Donna Cipolloni

The Clothes Closet is the only local facility that distributes free clothing and housewares to the homeless and needy. Coats are currently being collected at Naval Air Station Patuxent River’s Religious Program Center, Building 401, for donation to the facility. The Clothes Closet is operated

by United Methodist Church in Lexington Park.

Coat drive warms up many; varied donations still needed

By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer Coats of all sizes — for adults and children — are being collected inside the Religious Program Center, Building 401, at Naval Air Station Patuxent River through Jan. 31.

“We ask that the coats be clean and in good condition,” said Dennis Hackathorn, the retired Navy commander who has been coordinating the collection of the coats for the past 13 years, in cooperation with St. Nicholas Chapel. “All coats are then donated to the Clothes Closet. Also needed are gloves, mittens and hats, especially for kids.”

The Clothes Closet, located in the basement of United Methodist Church, provides clothing to anyone in need; no church affiliation is necessary.

“We are the only area facility that gives away clothing and shoes free of charge,” said Cynthia Frey, retired Great Mills High special education teacher and Clothes Closet chairperson. “We are geared toward the homeless and disadvantaged and we welcome anyone in need.”

Open just six hours per week, Frey estimates the facility serves a couple hundred people each month, limiting individuals to two coats per person, per season.

“We also work with local schools providing for students in need; nursing homes to help those residents with no family; social services to supply clothing to women and children they relocate to safe houses; and the Veterans Administration to assist with setting up veterans in housing,” Frey said.

Clothes Closet, completely staffed by volunteers, also collaborates with the county sheriff’s department to provide professional clothing for men and women transitioning from a correctional facility back into the community to help them when seeking employment, Frey explained.

The 163 coats collected at RPC through the end of 2013 were donated by the Catholic and Protestant congregations at St. Nicholas Chapel. The program has been extended through the end of January to encourage wider participation.

“Anyone at Pax River who wishes to drop off a coat can do so in the Chaplain’s Office,” said Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Kiepper. “Or, there’s a collection bin up against the wall in Room 1.”

Aside from the coats being collected at Pax River, the Clothes Closet also needs sample-sized toiletries, and

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Lighter than its bulky predecessor, the Navy’s redesigned Aircrew Endurance (AE) Survival Vest recently attained initial operational capability (IOC), a key milestone in the development of the lifesaving equipment, the service announced Dec. 18.

The upgraded AE survival vest provides improved ballistic-protection, superior load distribution and a new universal color for deployment in a wider variety of terrains, Navy officials said, adding that the improvements will decrease the physical burden on rotarywing aircrew during extended missions.

IOC status, a pivotal gauge in the military procurement process, is achieved when a system or product can meet the operational capabilities for users before proceeding to full operational capability (FOC).

With IOC reached Nov. 27, the AE vest is scheduled to achieve FOC during the first quarter of 2016.

“The Aircrew Systems Program Office [PMA-202] is focused on identifying solutions to improve performance and safety for the human element of the weapons system,” said Capt. Nora Burghardt, program manager for PMA-202, which is aligned under the Naval Air Systems Command based at Naval Air Station Patuxent

U.S. Navy photo/Kelly Schindler

With improved ballistic protection, superior load distribution and a new universal color for deployment in a wider variety of terrains, the Navy’s redesigned Aircrew Endurance Survival Vest reached initial operational capability Nov. 27, a key milestone for the Naval Air Systems Command’s Aircrew Systems Program Office (PMA-202) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

River. “Under the Aircrew Endurance program, the Navy will field a family of products all focused on reducing physical fatigue and stress during longer missions now being conducted

by Navy and Marine Corps aircrew.”

The new AE system resolves deficiencies existing in legacy aircrew survival vests and fields upgraded armor protection. Two configurations of the new AE system are being deployed, one for mobile aircrew and another for those aircrew who remain seated during flight.

The AE mobile aircrew vest weighs 29.6 pounds and the AE seated version 19.5

pounds — about 7 pounds lighter than legacy AIRSAVE survival vests.

Worn over the flight suit, the vest provides protection from shrapnel and bullets.

The mobile crewman configuration provides an 80-inch tether connection to the aircraft allowing crewmembers to move freely about the cabin as they carry out normal duties. It prevents ejection from the aircraft in a crash and incorporates a quick-disconnection release from the aircraft during an emergency egress.

As a survival item, the vest provides locations to carry emergency-signaling devices, radios, medical

kit, emergency underwater breathing devices and an inflatable life preserver. In a rescue situation, the vest provides a harness used for hoisting the aircrew into a rescue helicopter.

PMA-202 manages all systems that directly support the aircrew, troops and passengers in the performance of their missions. The program office supports more than 780 products common to many naval aircraft platforms and aircrew, including ejection seats, flight deck cranials, flight deck and aircrew clothing as well as chemical biological, nuclear protective equipment.

CFC donation period ending The 2013 Combined Federal Campaign continues through Jan. 15, but the last day to make a donation electronically through MyPay is Jan. 11. This year’s CFC includes more than 1,100 local nonprofit agencies and federations offering services and programs in Southern Maryland, along with a host of national and international agencies seeking support. There are two options to submit a donation this year: electronically via MyPay, https://mypay.dfas.mil, click on the option under Pay Changes and select “Combined Federal Campaign (CFC);” or a paper pledge card. Contact your Command Competency CFC representative for a brochure, paper pledge care and for more information.

U.S. Navy photo/MC2 Kenneth Abbate

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Reflections: Tester looks back at events of 2013 Information compiled

by Frederick C. Fair Naval Air Station Patuxent River Public Affairs Volunteer

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rom starting the year staring down cutbacks and a government shutdown, to nearly sweeping the Region in the Community Service Program of the Year Awards, Naval Air Station Patuxent River weathered its share of ebbs and flows during 2013.

Here are some highlights through the year.

January More than 100 Sailors from the air station line the parade route in Washington, D.C., during the 57th official presidential inaugural ceremony Rassieur Youth Center Teen Program council member John Caniban is awarded Maryland’s 4-H Military Youth of the Year Award for his work on the Navy’s Teen Council The first dual aerial refueling for an F-35C is accomplished Despite buzz words such as furloughs, continuing resolution and hiring freeze, the air station collects more than $625,000 in donations for the Combined Federal Campaign.

February

Sequestration looms Commander, Naval Installations Command directives implement costsaving measures, such as reductions in facilities services and lawn maintenance Tony Olekson, project engineer at Pax River’s Public Works, is selected as the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington 2013 Civil Engineer of the Year Capt. Paul Overstreet, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Weapons System program manager at Pax River, becomes an Honorary Knight of the Order of St. Michael by the Army Aviation Association of America for his service with the

Advanced Tactical Aircraft Protection Systems Program Office (PMA-272) Marine Corps Light Attack Helicopter Program (PMA276) welcomes its 100th H-1 helicopter Pax wins the Retention Excellence Award For the first time in 14 years, renovations begin at Drill Hall.

March More money-saving measures impacting base services are taken: base taxi is eliminated and hours are reduced at some Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) wins two Chief of Naval Operations awards: Environmental Programs Office (AIR 1.6) for developing an acquisition tool that helps users track and comply with environmental requirements; and the Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health team, along with E-2/C-2 Airborne Tactical Data System Program Office (PMA-231) for developing several pollution-preventing and energyconserving initiatives AIR 1.6 goes on to win the Secretary of the Navy-level award Pax Flying Club brings a T-34B Mentor aboard Airfield safety improves with prescribed burns to 22 acres of warm-season grasses near the clear zone, Runway 06, and by logging 28 acres of trees around the installation, mostly in line-of-sight areas Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens takes a day trip to Pax, having lunch with some Sailors at River’s Edge.

finalist for Military Child of the Year Air Operations Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Devon Dimmitt is selected as the Navy finalist for the C. Haskell Small Award for Volunteerism, presented by the USO of Metropolitan Washington, Inc. Jack Mills, the command information officer for Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers at Pax River, receives the Navy Information Management/Information Technology Excellence Award The Child Development Center exceeds National Association for Early Childhood Program standards, and renews Na-

tional Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation Air Operations Search and Rescue crew joins rescue efforts for overturned vessel in Chesapeake Bay.

May Diane Bennitt, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) volunteer at Pax River, is presented with the first-ever Mrs. Grace Glenwood Higginson Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest NMCRS award, for nearly three decades of volunteering in various NMCRS

Courtesy photos

January 2013: Marines from the Marine Corps Aviation Detachment Pax River join Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Michael Barrett in presenting a time-honored NCO Sword to Maryland’s last surviving Pearl Harbor Marine, Richard Crosariol, at his home in Indian Head.

positions and offices Patrolman 1st Class Sharon Cenate is named Officer of the Year for Pax River during the 13th annual St. Mary’s County Law Enforcement Appreci-

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May 2013: HM2 Vanzorro Gross Jr. from Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River is presented with a Purple Heart for combat injuries he received during a firefight while deployed to Afghanistan in September 2012.

April April 1 marks the installation’s 70th anniversary Capt. Ben Shevchuk takes helm of 70-year-old base as the 37th commanding officer Sierra Jordan, daughter of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 Navy Career Counselor Josh Jordan, is selected as a Navy top 20

September 2013: Bowles Farms celebrates naval air station’s 70th anniversary with a corn maze design.

March 2013: The second military working dog, Abba, joins the Security Department.

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Maintaining the aircraft on display at Naval Air Museum

By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer The 21 naval aircraft that regularly draw the attention of passersby on Route 235 are one of the most popular exhibits at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum; and maintaining them takes a team effort.

The purpose of the museum, located outside Gate 1 of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, is to showcase Pax River’s mission by preserving the heritage and interpreting the history of research, development, testing and evaluation in naval aviation. The aircraft on display are either actual test aircraft or representative of types that were tested at Pax River throughout its 70 year history.

“We started out with one aircraft — the NF-6A (F4D) Skyray,” said Harry Errington, a retired Mustang naval aircraft maintenance officer and longtime museum volunteer. “It came to the museum from the [U.S. Naval] Test Pilot School and was on display when the museum first opened its gates to the public in July 1978.”

Errington explained that the museum’s flightline aircraft, along with the 15 other static displays located across Pax River, are aircraft that have been stricken from operational inventory for various reasons. The maintenance planning of these aircraft is overseen by Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL).

“Over the years, every command on base has volunteered to help maintain the aircraft,” Errington said. “These aircraft represent naval aviation to the public and we can’t let them deteriorate.”

Once a display aircraft is identified for restoration, Chief Aviation Machinists Mate Charles Damian, the naval air museum liaison at NTWL, will work closely with museum representatives.

“Depending on what type of aircraft needs to be painted determines where it will go to be painted,” Damian said.

“My job then is to coordinate the move with [a squadron’s] maintenance leaders to find out when they are available to move the aircraft and determine the move crew.”

It takes at least a six-member team, with a senior director out front, to safely move the selected aircraft from the museum to its make-over destination.

“The team moving the aircraft is normally from the squadron that will do the work,” Errington said. “The director controls everything. There is also a tractor driver, a tail walker behind the aircraft and two wheel walkers carrying chocks to toss under the wheels to stop the aircraft, if necessary; because no one is in the cockpit. Also, there’s one extra person to cover emergencies.”

Besides arranging the aircraft move, Damian must also coordinate with various other Pax River departments to ensure everything goes smoothly and safely during the journey.

The security department provides a police escort during

U.S. Navy photo/Donna Cipolloni

The F9F-8 Cougar display aircraft from the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum being towed last fall by a move crew from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 to a VX-1 hangar where volunteers are repainting its exterior and restoring it for the museum. the move, directs traffic and closes roads so the tow tractor pulling the aircraft out of the museum can travel down the street unobstructed. Depending on the size of the aircraft, Public Works may need to raise telephone or electrical wires along the way for the aircraft to pass beneath. Air Traffic Control must be notified if the aircraft move involves passing through the taxiways.

“We’ve never had anyone injured since we began moving aircraft,” Errington said. “Believe me, when a Navy chief is coordinating things, it’s accomplished just as planned.”

Aircraft and Corrosion Branch Chief Michael J. Ransom oversees the maintenance volunteer work at VX-1; and Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Clinton Latham recently volunteered hours during refurbishment of an S-3B Viking, completed in September.

“They’ll bring a plane over about once or twice per year,” Ransom said. “They’ll contact the squadron to see if we’re willing and able to do it. We always say yes, but depending

on what else we have going on, we can’t always jump on it right away.”

The aircraft is stored in a hangar and can take anywhere from one to six months for the volunteers to finish the detailed work.

“We remove almost all the paint, look for corrosion, repair small minor defects and repaint it staying true to the original paint scheme,” Latham explained. “That involves treating metals, laying primer and up to two topcoats of paint. It can take a crew of two or three personnel from 30 to 60 hours each.”

Latham said knowing their command has always done the volunteer maintenance through the years, the Sailors of VX-1 continue to help out the museum. “[The aircraft are] an educational tool that helps the community understand where the military has come from in the past,” he said. “It’s our way of giving back to the museum and the base.”

Where’s Gnorman?

Squadron (VX) 1. Petty Officers 1st Class Danielle Weisner and Lovine Marvin are assigned to Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Site Patuxent River. The photos were taken by Kalynn Wachs.

News Briefs On base:

CPO Testing Date Changes

The cycle 222 E-7 Navywide advancement examination date for all active-duty, Reserve, Full Time Support and Recruiter Sailors is now Jan 14.

Pax River NMCRS Names January as Financial Fitness Month

The Pax River Branch of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) has named January as Financial Fitness Month. Active-duty and retired military are encouraged to take advantage of the free NMCRS budgeting services available to assist in achieving successful financial goals for the New Year. Eligible members can make appointments by calling the NMCRS office at 301-342-4739 or by visiting the NMCRS office at 22187 Arnold Circle, Building 401.

U.S. Naval Academy STEM Program

Applications being accepted The U.S. Naval Academy’s Summer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is scheduled for June 2-7 for rising 8th and 9th grade students, and June 16-20 for rising 11th grade students. Students are able to participate in project-based modules using a hands-on, real-world approach to solving design and analysis problems in the academy’s laboratory facilities. Apply at www.usna. edu/admissions/stem.

Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Anyone spotting Gnorman can either email tester@dcmilitary.com or phone 301-342-4163 now through 4:30 p.m. Friday. Be sure to include a brief description of where he’s located. All correct answers are entered into a drawing and one name is chosen to win a Center Stage Theater movie ticket. The same person cannot win more than once per month. The Dec. 19 winner was Andrie Pugay, who found Gnorman on Page 12 in the photo with Connie Hempel.

Patuxent River Navy Flying Club Private Pilot Ground School

The Patuxent River Navy Flying Club is offering Private Pilot Ground School from 5-8 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 10 through June 9, in Building 2189, Frank Knox, auditorium.

The course meets the requirements for the FAA knowledge test and for Navy Continuous Learning credits. For more information or to enroll in the course, contact Joe Dziewit at 301-862-1110 or stop by the club office behind the post office on base.

Correction: In the Dec. 19 Tester, “Weisner reups for six more” and “Marvin signs of for six more” photo captions incorrectly stated each Sailor’s squadron as Air Test and Evaluation

St. Nicholas Chapel Service Schedule Catholic Services Mass: Sundays at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Weekdays at 11:35 a.m.

Continuing Catholic Development (CCD): Sundays from 10:3011:30 a.m.

Protestant Services Worship: Sundays at 11 a.m.

Men’s Discipleship: Sunday, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Religious Programming Center Women’s Study: Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. and Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Religious Programming Center

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He changed a nation

Jan. 14 event highlights how King’s dream brought personal success Commentary by Adam Link Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Equal Employment and Diversity Division Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a prolific public speaker who chose to use his talent to further the civil rights movement.

Ironically, after graduating from high school at age 15, the one subject King struggled with in college was public speaking. In fact, it was the only C grade he received during his studies at Morehouse College. But, King did not let that obstacle stand in his way, going on to earn his doctorate at the tender age of 25.

Following in his grandfather’s and father’s footsteps, King took up ministry in 1954 becoming the pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ala. It was in 1955 when King began his march to the forefront of the civil rights movement by organizing a nonviolent demonstration in the form of a bus boycott after Rosa Parks was forced to change her seat to accommodate the buses’ segregation policies.

The boycott, which lasted 382 days, eventually was a success when the Supreme Court ruled segregated buses unconstitutional.

Throughout the bus boycott, King would not be deterred by imprisonment, personal abuse or even the bombing of his house. His determination and loyalty to the civil rights movement, coupled with success of the bus boycott, put

him prominently in a leadership role for the African-American community.

King’s leadership role in the civil Hear NAVAIR employees discuss rights movement gave him the opporDr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s tunity to speak during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in impact on their lives Washington, D.C. It was at this event 9-11 a.m. Jan. 14 where King gave his most famous Building 1489, Rooms 101-102 speech, popularly referred to as the “I Have a Dream” speech.

Free event, but must register.

The speech focused on an equal America where all men and women, regardless of color or stature, would be treated equally in all aspects of their lives. A little less than five years after that speech, his life was taken tragically in an assassination.

Though King is no longer with us, his lessons of equality, Courtesy graphic peace and community outreach, are lessons that will not soon be forgotten by this country. changed the hearts and minds of a divided nation will also Help recognize King’s contributions and his dreams of be shown. freedom and peace for all Americans at a special event from Advanced registration is required and can be done on9-11 a.m. Jan. 14 in Building 1489, Rooms 101-102. line at http://www.eventsbot.com/events/eb485120589.

This year’s event, sponsored by the Naval Air Warfare Parking is limited, carpooling is encouraged.

Center Aircraft Division Equal Employment Opportunity For more information, contact Brittani Murphy at 301and Diversity Division, features a panel of Naval Air Systems Command employees who will speak about King’s ac- 342-6909. To request reasonable accommodations, contact complishments and the effect on their personal and profes- Kathy Finkbeiner at 301-342-6671. For sign language intersional lives. A video on how King’s “I Have a Dream” speech preting services, email interpretingservices@navy.mil. prepare for winter weather and other potential emergencies by stopping by the Fleet and Family Support Center in building 2090, 21993 Bundy Road.

See more FFSC classes on Facebook.

All programs held at the Fleet and Family Support Center in building 2090 off Bundy Road unless otherwise noted.

Classes are open to active-duty, retired and reserve military.

Reservations are necessary and can be made at FFSC or by calling 301-342-4911. For information on classes or programs, call FFSC.

Paying for College

Jan. 15, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m.

How will you pay for college? Learn about various funding sources, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and tips for winning scholarships; presented by the School Liaison Officer and Personal Financial Manager.

Space is limited. Register by calling 301-342-4911.

Playgroup at Glenn Forest

Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.

Moms, dads and caregivers are invited to bring their children for playtime at the Glenn Forest Community Center.

Ready Navy/Operation Prepare

Winter is here! Get a free information packet on how to

Clinical Counseling Services

Clinical counseling services can directly improve the quality of life of service members and their family by addressing the stressors facing today’s military: family hardships, marital conflicts, parent/child issues, money concerns, frequent moves, health and environmental factors, and many other difficulties. Make an appointment with a counselor by calling 301-342-4911 or 202-685-6019.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

EFMP is a DOD program that addresses the special needs of military families. Sailors with an exceptional family member, a family member with special needs, such as a medical or educational disability, are encouraged to enroll in the EFMP, so the Navy can do its part in caring for EFM needs.

Email James Lettner at james.lettner@navy.mil.

Financial Counseling Services

The Personal Financial Educator can help you and your family in managing your finances, resolving financial problems and reaching long-term goals, such as getting an education, buying a home and planning for retirement. With the help of the FFSC Financial Educator, you can take control of your finances. Make an appointment with a counselor by calling 301-342-5442.

Officals say uniform changes are underway

From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS)— Expect plans to evaluate and redesign officer and enlisted women’s service dress uniforms to be underway by May, Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus announced Dec. 22, 2013.

SECNAV approved a proposal by Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Bill Moran to redesign the Service Dress Blue (SDB) uniform worn by women Sailors E-1 to E-6 and to redesign the women’s combination cover for E-7 and above.

“These changes ensure greater uniformity in our service and ceremonial

dress, but more importantly, they send a clear signal that we are one in dress, one in standard and one in team. As you look out across a group of Sailors, you ought to see, not women and men Sailors, but Sailors,” Mabus said.

“I asked the Chief of Naval Personnel to present me a plan that balanced the importance for uniformity with cost and functionality — and he did just that,” Mabus continued. “It’s now over to his team to do the necessary testing and get these uniforms rolled out to the Fleet as soon practical.”

The new E-1 to E-6 service dress blue women’s uniform blends uniformity and tradition. The jumper and Dixie cup,

See Uniform, Page 5

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Here they can socialize, move to age-appropriate music and play games with other kids.

For all MWR news, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent and click on the Fleet and Family Readiness tab.

Phone directory Energy Zone Liberty Information, Travel and Tours Office

301-995-3869 301-342-3565 301-342-3648

Energy Zone Tuesdays through Feb. 4, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

The Zumba Kids program is the ultimate dance-fitness party for young Zumba fans ages 7-11, where they can play it loud and rock with friends to their own rules. This program features age-appropriate music and moves that get kids movin’ to the beat.

Zumba Kids Jr.

Fridays through Jan. 31, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Zumba Kids Jr. classes are a dance and play party for lil’ feet where pint-sized party animals get silly, dream big and begin their journey to a healthy future. This program is where 4- to 6-year-olds just let loose and be themselves.

Thursday, Jan. 9 6:30 p.m., Black Nativity In a contemporary adaptation of Langston Hughes’ celebrated play, the holiday musical drama Black Nativity follows Langston, a streetwise teen from Baltimore raised by a single mother, as he journeys to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives Reverend Cornell and Aretha Cobbs. Unwilling to live by the imposing Reverend Cobbs’ rules, a frustrated Langston is determined to return home to his mother, Naima. Langston embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey and along with his new friends, and a little divine intervention, he discovers the true meaning of faith, healing and family. Rated: PG (1 hr, 33 min) Friday, Jan. 10 6:30 p.m., Philomena Based on the 2009 investigative book by BBC correspondent Martin Sixsmith, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee, Philomena focuses on the efforts of Philomena Lee,

Discounted tickets for following shows are now available: Harlem Globetrotters - Baltimore Arena The Lion King - Kennedy Center Blue Man Group - National Theater Green Day’s American Idiot - National Theater Mamma Mia! - National Theater West Side Story - National Theater Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam - Verizon Center Harlem Globetrotters - Verizon Center

Liberty Center

Amsoil Arenacross (Motorcross) Liberty Trip to Baltimore Arena Jan. 11; bus departs at 3:30 p.m.

Zumba Kids

mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock — something her Irish-Catholic community didn’t have the highest opinion of — and given away for adoption in the United States. In following church doctrine, she was forced to sign a contract that wouldn’t allow for any sort of inquiry into the son’s whereabouts.

After starting a family years later in England and, for the most part, moving on with her life, Lee meets Sixsmith, a BBC reporter with whom she decides to discover her long-lost son. Rated: PG-13 (1 hr, 35 min)

Liberty Ski/Snowboard Trip Whitetail Mountain Resort Jan. 18; bus departs at 8 a.m.

“Paws to Relax” Therapy Dogs Liberty Center Jan. 23, 6-8 p.m.

Bald Eagle Pub

Wine Tasting Wednesdays Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m.

9 p.m., Out of the Furnace Russell Baze has a rough life: he works a dead-end blue collar job at the local steel mill by day, and cares for his terminally ill father by night. When Russell’s brother Rodney returns home from serving time in Iraq, he gets lured into one of the most ruthless crime rings in the Northeast and mysteriously disappears.

The police fail to crack the case, so — with nothing left to lose — Russell takes matters into his own hands, putting his life on the line to seek justice for his brother.

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Rated: R (1 hr, 56 min) Saturday, Jan. 11 4 p.m., Frozen (not in 3D) Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journeyteaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven-to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. Rated: PG (1

tailored for women’s form and functionality, will match the recently redesigned, but not yet issued, male jumper — closely resembling the iconic image of the “Lone Sailor.”

Following completion of a fit evaluation on the women’s jumper style uniform and Dixie cup, there will be a combined fleet introduction of the new women’s uniform and the previously approved male redesigned SDB uniform.

The women’s combination cover for E-7 and above will be redesigned to more closely resemble the male version, but will fit a woman’s head in size and proportion. It was clear in the feedback from the recent test that simply issuing a male cover to women did not result in satisfactory fit or appearance. Similarly, lessons learned from the fit evaluation will be used to inform the design of the women’s cover.

New uniform items will be evaluated for fit, comfort and durability. Fleet introduction will begin following approval of the final design and completion of the manufacturing process. The final timeline and costs of the new items will

be determined following the wear test.

“We are moving out with our plan to test these new uniform items this spring,” said Moran. “After a thorough testing, elements of these uniforms will begin to be introduced.”

Feedback from a May 2013 uniform survey was instrumental in the development of these changes. More than 1,000 women officers and enlisted participated in the internal study which looked at level of satisfaction when wearing the male combination cover, Dixie cup and the winter jumper style uniform.

“Loud and clear we heard their feedback — ’don’t simply put us in men’s uniforms,’” said Moran. “We are taking the needed time to develop and test uniforms that more closely resemble their male shipmates, but are designed to fit female Sailors.”

Uniform officials say that further changes to women’s uniforms are likely, as the uniform board reviews and deliberates ways to improve uniformity and functionality.

For more information on uniforms and uniform policy, visit the Navy Uniform Matters website at www.public.navy. mil/bupers-npc/support/uniforms/pages/default2.aspx.

hr, 48 min) 6:30 p.m., Philomena 9 p.m., Out of the Furnace Sunday, Jan. 12 Free Sneak Preview 2 p.m., Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit In a story taking place prior to the original Jack Ryan stories, Ryan is a young stockbroker working for a billionaire in Moscow before joining the CIA. When the billionaire he is advising frames him for a terrorist plot and kidnaps his wife, Ryan must race against time to clear his name, stop the

See more Center Stage movie information online. plot and save his wife. Rated: PG-13 (1 hr, 40 min) Monday and Tuesday No Movies Wednesday, Jan. 15 6:30 p.m., Out of the Furnace

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Continued from 2 ation Day Nearly 100 Sailors volunteer at the 43rd annual Special Olympics, supporting 235 Olympians and staffing activities Paradise Grove campground reopens thanks to Chiefs’ cleanup Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Site Patuxent River brings Christmas in April to Southern Maryland, improving a home in St. Mary’s County Air station lands 24th National Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA Award X-47B completes its first shore-based arrested landing, or “trap,” shortly followed by the first aircraft carrier catapult launch aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

June

Naval air station gets first Staff Judge Advocate, legal assistance attorney in 10 years Gate 1 becomes installation’s 24/7 gate Navy and Marine Corps RQ-21A Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS) takes its first flight at Webster Outlying Field.

July Furlough Fridays: DOD civilians put on unpaid leave for one day a week Furloughs cause commissary to

December 2013: Rassieur Youth Center and Teen Center earns $14,000 grant from the Boys and Girls Club of America to promote health and fitness. close an additional day Base decals become a thing of the past, no longer required for base access Pax joins Navy in Gold Star program for surviving families of fallen service members, implements reserved parking around installation Cornell University takes first place during 11th Annual Student Unmanned Air Systems Competition at Webster Outlying Field Pax partners with Big Brothers, Big Sisters for the organization’s Military Youth mentoring program, supporting children of veterans U.S. Naval Test Pilot School Instructor, Craig Nixon, reaches 10,000 flight hours.

August Marine Staff Sgt. Ruby Vetreno, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, wins one of six Federally Employed Women Military Recognition Awards Heidi Talalemotu becomes new NAS command ombudsman Naval District Washington teen excursion storms Naval Recreation Center Solomons Pentagon cuts furlough days from 11 to 6 Civilians join SAPR “One Team, One Fight.”

September Airfield Division forethought synchronizes arresting gear inspections,

saves $80,000 Patching begins for chipped concrete on Runway 6-24; joint sealants are also replaced NAVAIR teams with NASA, FAA and Army in joint crashworthiness test with hopes of developing safer aircraft Youths move in to new Child Development Center Distilled liquors are removed from mini mart shelves in accordance with Chief of Naval Operations directive Two MQ-8B Fire Scouts return to Pax River after a 28-month deployment in Afghanistan where they provided intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support to Coalition Forces Memorial service honors Washington Navy Yard victims.

October Refurbished S-3B Viking travels from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 to Patuxent River Naval Air Museum for display Air Operations Search and

June 2013: Port Operations replaces 20-year-old vessel with new, 30-foot, all aluminum response skimmer.

Rescue revives tradition of swimming across the Patuxent Pax Fleet and Family Support Center counselors assist in Navy Yard aftermath Naval air station honors Gold Star Mothers with first-ever remembrance ceremony on station Popular Mechanics magazine names the Navy Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) Program’s X-47B a 2013 Breakthrough Award recipient New Child Development Center holds grand opening ceremony.

November Yegor Bondarenko, a T-45 program analyst assigned to the Naval Undergraduate Flight Training Systems Program Office (PMA-273) at Pax River, shares his story during a Wounded Warrior Experience Event in Washington, D.C. Bondarenko lost his arm and sustained other injuries in an improvised explosive device incident

in 2006 while support Operation Iraqi Freedom Lt. Cmdr. Clinton Stonewall, Airfield Division officer at Pax River, wins the 2013 Adm. Merlin O’Neill Officer of the Year Award for outstanding performance, significant achievement and exceptional qualities of professionalism.

December Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jared Chieco, NAS Security Department, is selected at Naval District Washington Senior Sailor of the Year Nearly 160 trees are planted across the installation; mainly along Cedar Point and Millstone roads Navy honors Hornet’s 35 years of distinction with celebration at Rear Adm. Moffett Building at Pax River Air station wins four of five regional Community Service Flagship Awards: Environmental Stewardship; Personal Excellence Partnership; Project Good Neighbor; and Health, Safety and Fitness.

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towels and washcloths — even if they’re heavily used.

“The homeless cannot carry a lot with them,” Frey said, “and they have no access to laundry, so towels will eventually be thrown away.”

While there is no room to store donated furniture, housewares are also welcome. Anyone wishing to donate items or other clothing; or anyone willing to volunteer with sorting clothing, can contact Frey directly at antiquegal9@yahoo.com.

The Clothes Closet is open 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. It is located at the United Methodist Church, 21760 Great Mills Road.

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Bravo Zulu Naval air station leadership present employees who receive positive feedback and comments through the Interactive

Customer Evaluation system and for going above their normal duty with a Bravo Zulu award as a token of appreciation for a

job well done.

Here are some BZs presented by the NAS Commanding Officer, Capt. Ben Shevchuk.

Angela Armer, Fleet and Family Support Center; presented Dec. 20, 2013.

U.S. Navy photo/HN Brian Riley

Jodie Mussante, Child and Youth Programs; presented Dec. 20, 2013.

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Traci Hindman, NHCPR’s acting executive officer; HM3 Jamie Harris receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; PS1 Roma Douglas receives the Military Outstanding Volunteer Medal; and NHCPR Command Master Chief Bryan Anderson.

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Around Town Calvert County: Friends of Library Gently Used Book Sale

Today, 5-7 p.m.; Friday, noon to 3 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Prince Frederick library Thousands of used books available at great prices.

Jukebox Sock Hop

Saturday, 2 p.m.

Bayside History Museum, 4025 4th

Street, North Beach Learn a little bit about what life was like in Maryland in the 1950s. Then learn a few easy vintage dance steps including the Mashed Potato and the Twist at a 1950s sock hop! Recommended age 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Appy Hour: Video Editing Monday, 7-8:30 p.m.

Prince Frederick library Teens come have fun learning about the many great video editing apps available

for mobile phones. Registration required; phone 410-535-0291.

Yes! You Can Use a Computer

Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.

Twin Beaches library Learn some basics of using the internet. Topics may include browsers, getting started with Windows and the anatomy of a webpage. Training will last one hour and take place in small groups. Registration required; phone 410-257-2411.

St. Mary’s County: Artwork on Display

Through January Lexington Park library The artwork of Candy Cummings, consisting of found objects and/or deconstructed materials as well as some paintings. Artists interested in displaying artwork at the library gallery should contact Candy at 301-863-6693.

Using the Overdrive App to check out eBooks

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Monday, 2-4 p.m.

Leonardtown library Adults will learn how to download library eBooks to their devices. Free, but registration required. Phone 301-475-2846.

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Monday, 6-7 p.m.

Charlotte Hall library Adults will explore and share apps focusing on health and fitness. Light refreshments served. Free, but registration required. Phone 301-884-2211.

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Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center

Tuesday, 1-4 p.m.

Leonardtown library Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. The Coordinator will help job seekers get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.

Intermediate Excel

Tuesday, 2-4 p.m.

Leonardtown library Adults will learn intermediate Excel formulas and will work with rows, columns, and worksheets. Basic Excel skills required. Free, but registration required. Phone 301-475-2846.

Kids Can Cook

Tuesday, 4:30-5 p.m.

Lexington Park library café area Kids, ages 8-12, can drop-in to make and sample new recipes. Free.

STEM Expo

Tuesday, 4-7 p.m.

Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center The STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) expo is an opportunity for parents, students, community members and anyone else interested in St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ STEM Academy, to ask questions and talk with current STEM students and teachers. Next year’s STEM academy includes students in grades 4-12. Visit: www.smcps.org/stem or contact Jason Hayes, at 301-475-5511, ext. 32135.

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