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VOLUME 70, NUMBER 14

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND

APRIL 11, 2013

Pax River welcomes new leaders Shevchuk becomes 37th CO By Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Witnessed by family, colleagues and community partners, Capt. Ben Shevchuk became the 37th NAS Patuxent River commanding ofﬁcer during a ceremony on April 4 at Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23’s hangar. Shevchuk, who had been the installation’s executive ofﬁcer since November 2011, said he looks forward to ensuring Pax River’s world-class workforce has an environment know they’re doing good work, and feel like they have “work worth doing.” “Putting your best effort forward shows you’re interested in the outcome and your customers,” the Skipper said. “And when

we commit to doing our best with integrity — doing what’s right even when no one is looking — that’s when we can succeed in the mission.” Stepping in amid the current fiscal constraints, Shevchuk said he looks to teamwork throughout the installation to ﬁnd solutions that will overcome challenges while being candid about the associated risks. “We’re going to have to be creative, but we must also be responsible,” Shevchuk said. “We have to get ahead of potential mishaps which means being brutally honest with the risks. I expect our staff to make it clear to the chain of command what issues we face.” Managing a 70-year-old installation that’s nearly 14,500 square miles, in three Southern Maryland loca-

U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger

Courtesy photo by Dick Myers/The Bay Net

Capt. Ben Shevchuk, right, assumes command of the naval air station from Capt. Ted Mills, left, during a change-of-command ceremony on April 4. tions, he knows how easy it is for demands to keep piling on. Staying connected to family is key to a work-life balance. “My wife calls and says she’s ‘the voice of reason’ and she’s right,” he said. “You have to take the time to be connected with family

and friends. I don’t want to let that slip away.” Being a man of faith, the Skipper also said he looks to prayer and the Bible to guide him through not only his time as the commanding

See Shevchuk, Page 16

Fleming comes back as air station’s XO By Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Two new leaders took the reins of NAS Patuxent River after a change-of-command ceremony April 4 with Capt. Ben Shevchuk fleeting up to commanding ofﬁcer and Capt. Heidi Fleming coming onboard as the executive ofﬁcer. Fleming, who once called Pax River home, said it’s an honor to be back. “It’s a one-of-a-kind installation,” she said. “This is really the birthplace of naval

aviation. When you talk about airframes and what the fleet is using, from infancy to the actual platform, everything comes through Pax River.” Having served here from 2006-2008 as the Scientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1 executive officer and then commanding officer, Fleming said she knows firsthand the pressures the tenants are under. And with that experience, she feels better equipped to support them as the installation’s XO. “I think understanding the mission and the challenges of the tenants is critical,” she said. “This base doesn’t exist

without those who are making the mission happen every day.” Perceptive to how the actions of one can affect others, Fleming said she understands the importance of communication and with her opendoor policy, she expects people to come to her with both good and bad news. “Communication is always a challenge because we get busy, but we can collectively put our heads together to fix it, make it right and come to a solution,” she said. One of the immediate challenges Fleming faces as she comes on board is having

Capt. Heidi Fleming NAS Patuxent River executive ofﬁcer limited resources. She said an important step to overcoming that is to help leadership at the region and Commander, Naval Installations Command levels understand that Pax is different from most in-

See Fleming, Page 16

Celebrating Pax’s 70 Years

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

NAS Patuxent River’s Trapnell Airfield commemorates one of naval aviation’s most influential test pilots, Vice Adm. Frederick Mackay Trapnell (19021975). Trapnell was instrumental in establishing the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School and is credited with developing the way the Navy conducts tests and evaluations on carrier-based aircraft. See more on Trapnell and his influence on the making of Pax nearly 70 years ago on pages 13-16.

Lt. Cmdr. Michael Windom, maintenance ofﬁcer for Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Site Patuxent River, left, accepts a Personal Excellence Partnership Award on behalf of the Command from Capt. Michael Zarkowski on March 11. Zarkowski is the FRCMA commander.

FRCMA Pax River takes Personal Excellence Partnership Award

By Gary Younger Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers Public Affairs Ofﬁcer

If Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Rullo looks like he hadn’t slept much the night before, it’s because he might have been on an overnight mission to help save lives. Rullo, in addition to his military duties as an aviation electrician’s mate at the Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic-Patuxent River (FRCMA-Pax River), is also a Bay District Volunteer Fire Department volunteer and a Sea Cadet mentor. Since July 2011, his efforts and the efforts of his FRCMA-Pax River co-workers have racked up more than 3,700 volunteer hours benefitting more than 90,000 people, helping the command earn the 2012 Naval District of Washington Personal Excellence Partnership Flagship award. The Commander, Navy Installation Command sponsored award recognizes exemplary voluntary service to promote youth education, physical fitness and citizenship. FRCMA-Pax River competed in the Small Shore category for commands with fewer than 200 personnel; they received the award March 11. Volunteers like Rullo say the recognition is nice, but the future return on his investment is what really drives him to give so much of his time. When not putting out fires, Rullo can be found in Norfolk, Va., sparking young imaginations as a volunteer with the Sea Cadets program there. “I started as a Sea Cadet when I was 13 and had a strong desire to be a Sailor,” said Rullo, who estimates he’s probably invested almost 2,000 hours in the program. “I’ve had a successful career so far in the Navy and I want to give back. It’s great to have some of the kids join the Navy and look you up to tell you thanks. “Some of these kids may be working for me

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NAVAIR professionals earn master’s degrees in systems engineering By Andrea Hein Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Communications Support

Twelve Naval Air Systems Command civilians received their master’s degrees in systems engineering during a graduation ceremony at NAS Patuxent River on March 28. The employees were part of the seventh group to earn systems engineering degrees through a rigorous Naval Postgraduate School two-year program, all while working full time. “This is a very important program within Naval Air Systems Command, especially within the engineering community,” said Jesse McCurdy, retired deputy assistant commander for research and engineering, during his keynote speech. “It is elemental and of significant value to the professional development of our future NAVAIR program chief engineers.” In addition to diplomas, three graduates received special recognition for their outstanding academic achievements. One was Kevin Broadnax, an operations and support cost team lead for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division. “What drove me to pursue this degree was to gain a new skill set, to be a sponge and soak up everything one would need in this profession to excel,” Broadnax said. “The program management experience, the system manager experience, are things we do and things that I apply every day.” Quinn Daniels, a reliability and maintainability engineer for the P-8A Poseidon Program, also received an outstanding academic achievement award. “I’ve been applying a lot of the mathematics and integration lessons we learned to a lot of different projects,” he said. “Some of them have been cross-competency. It’s been phenomenal for my job, and a lot of that was very applicable to what I do.” The 29 graduates completed a feasibility and affordability study on Hawaii algal biofuel for their required capstone project. “The capstone project was the most challenging aspect, but also the most rewarding,” Broadnax said. “The lesson I

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Naval Air Systems Command civilians assemble with their professors after receiving their master’s degrees in systems engineering during a graduation ceremony at NAS Patuxent River on March 28. Standing from left in the back row are Professors Dick Millar and Ron Carlson; Quinn Daniels, Don Bridges, Gabe Affandy, Todd Janer, Jordan Schmalz, Juan Rodriguez and Professors Gene Paulo and Rama Gehris. In the front row are Kevin Broadnax, Jeffrey Johnson, Drew Janicek and Jonathan McGovern. learned wasn’t technical feasibility; it was communication. It’s how do you lead a group, how do you bring that group to achieve one common goal?” In addition to the capstone project, the degree program requires students to complete 16 classes and maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average. NAVAIR and the Naval

Postgraduate School created the program in 2008. “You have to go in knowing that you’re going to have to put forth a lot of effort on all of your group projects and really take the effort to motivate your group to get started,” Daniels said. “This team did that. We got a good start, and we had good people who brought us through to the end.”

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Pax People: Julie O’Brien

Turning a day at the beach into jewelry

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Julie O’Brien wears a blue beach-glass necklace and earrings accented with natural turquoise beads. O’Brien handcrafts her own jewelry using beach glass she collects along the shores of the Potomac River. She will be showcasing her original designs at the NAS Pax River Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Show on April 20.

Many of us enjoy strolling along the shoreline, picking up the occasional shard of beach glass or interesting pebble, but it takes talent like Julie O’Brien’s to turn those simple found items into a beautiful piece of wearable art. “It started about six years ago when I took a silversmithing class at the Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria,” explained O’Brien, logistics analyst, Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers Continuous Process Improvement Operations. “Around that time, a friend of mine moved to beachfront property and started collecting beach glass. She asked me if I could make her a necklace using a piece of it. Someone else saw it and wanted one — and so on and so on.” O’Brien’s hobby took a more serious turn when she herself moved close to the

water and began collecting her own glass on the beach behind her home. She’ll go looking for glass at least once every two weeks, and sometimes will take out a boat and stop to search other beaches along the Potomac River. All of the beach glass used in her handcrafted jewelry has been found by either her or her husband, Larry, right here in St. Mary’s County. “Each piece is unique,” she said. “The glass I use is the glass I pick up. I don’t polish or tumble anything.” According to the North American Sea Glass Association, beach glass is created by the actions of the natural environment on man-made litter and it takes at least 30 years of high water pH and wave action to pit the surfaces and smooth the edges. Properly “cooked” beach glass has a frosted appearance, hence the name of O’Brien’s jewelry business — Frosted Trash. O’Brien separates her beach glass ﬁrst by deter-

mining whether it is jewelry grade or non-jewelry grade; then by color; and then, within each color, by size and shape. “Bracelets take the longest amount of time to make,” she said, “but earrings are the most difficult because I have to find two pieces of glass that are not only the same color, but similar in size and shape to make a pair.” When crafting her necklaces, earrings, pins and bracelets, O’Brien uses only sterling silver or 14K gold filled metal; and may also create pieces using found beach pebbles. She’ll often embellish her designs with Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls and natural or semi-precious beads. “I always use quality materials and I don’t copy anyone,” she said. “I make what I like and would want to wear. “ O’Brien’s jewelry is sold in the gift shop at the Calvert Marine Museum and at Keepin’ It Local in Mor-

ganza, Md. She also shows her jewelry at arts and crafts events throughout the year, and will have a booth at the upcoming NAS Patuxent River Second Annual Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 20, in the Drill Hall. “I enjoy doing shows,” she said. “I like talking with people and hearing their stories about collecting their own beach glass — where they were, or who they were with. A lot of people have fond memories connected to beach glass.” Besides jewelry, O’Brien also fashions beach glass into wine stoppers, candle rings and wreaths, and will take special requests. To see her designs, visit her website at www.frostedtrash.com; or to contact her, send an email to frostedtrash@gmail.com. To learn more about beach glass, also known as sea glass, visit the website of the North American Sea Glass Association at www. seaglassassociation.org.

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Field Day festivities launch Month of the Military Child

All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center unless noted otherwise. Classes are open to active-duty and retired military, Reservists and family members. Reservations are necessary and can be made at FFSC or by calling 301-342-4911. Playgroup: Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. at the Glen Forrest Community Center Anger Management (three two-hour sessions): Thursdays, 2-4 p.m. Infant Massage: Today and April 18, 9-9:45 a.m. at the Glen Forrest Community Center SAPR Refresher Training: Monday, 1-2 p.m. Transition Assistance Program /ETAP/RETIREE: Monday through April 23, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. College Saving and FAFSA Information: Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Family Readiness Training Location: Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Housing Community Center Budget for Baby: April 24, 10 a.m. to noon at building 401 Ten Steps to a Federal Job: April 24, 1-4 p.m. Stress Management for Parents: April 29, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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To kick off April’s Month of the Military Child celebration, military kids were invited to join the station’s Month of the Military Child Field Day on April 1. The Field Day boasted activities, such as this parachute game, a bounce house, dizzy bat and more. All month long, MWR is offering various discounts and events for military youths, see Page 6 for details.

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Continued from 1 someday, so it behooves me to get involved,” Rullo said. Giving back to the community through volunteerism is a theme followed by another FRCMA-Pax River volunteer. Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Crystal Ybarra is a member of NAS Patuxent River Honor Guard, which is called upon to perform at retirement, change of command and commissioning ceremonies, as well as civic events and funerals. “It’s an honor to pay our respects to a fallen Sailor who has gone before us,” Ybarra, a native of San Francisco, said. “It’s more than just ﬂuff. We’re carrying on the traditions of the Navy and showing Navy pride.” The Honor Guard also mentors Junior Reserve Ofﬁcer Training Corps cadets at Great Mills High School.

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“It feels good to have that privilege of being a part of their lives for a short time,” Ybarra said. Coordinating the volunteer activities is Chief Logistics Specialist Aneta Fusilero. She spreads the word about volunteer opportunities and helps Sailors track their hours. Fusilero said that while she tracks only the Sailor’s volunteer hours, many civilians and contractors at FRCMA-Pax River help in the community. “There are some Sailors here who are doing volunteer hours so they can get promotion points and that’s OK,” she said. “But there are also plenty here who put in far more [time] because they really believe in what they are volunteering with.” Fusilero said becoming involved is important to her and she often remembers the words of a former mentor. “She said, ‘To the world you may be one person’,” Fusilero said. “But to one person, you may be the world.”

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COMFRC Information Technology Director receives Navy award By Pat Hickey Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers Information Technology Team An Information Technology officer at NAS Patuxent River’s Fleet Readiness Centers has been recognized by the Navy for IT excellence. Jack Mills, the command information officer for Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers, received the 2012 Navy Information Management/Information Technology Excellence Award for his leadership on a five-year project estimated to save the Navy more than $78 million over the next several years. The award was presented April 1. “This really should be a team award,” said Mills,

crediting the cooperation and contributions of his IT colleagues at FRCs in Florida, California, North Carolina and here. Mills led a project called OneNDMS that standardized the NAVAIR Depot Maintenance System (NDMS) at FRC East in Cherry Point, N.C., FRC Southeast in Jacksonville, Fla. and FRC Southwest in North Island, Calif. The system aligned the FRC’s workload planning and production systems into a single comprehensive system and migrated three local FRC data centers to a single data center managed by the Defense Information System Agency. Prior to OneNDMS, each FRC had a uniquely configured NDMS considered cumbersome to manage and expensive to maintain, said

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Jack Mills, the command information ofﬁcer for Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers, received the 2012 Navy Information Management/Information Technology Excellence Award on April 1. Mills led a project called OneNDMS that standardized the NAVAIR Depot Maintenance System at all three NAVAIR FRC data centers to one data center.

Mills. This decentralized environment resulted in the adoption of non-standard processes and applications and imposed redundant hardware and operational support requirements. “OneNDMS is a paradigm shift for how we deliver information technology to our 10,000 users, a change that our end users may never know occurred,” said Mills. “Today, not only are the planning and production systems used across the three FRCs the same, but they are more secure, capable, and affordable to maintain. We estimate that OneNDMS will save the Navy as much as $78.6 million (through Fiscal Year 2015).” “In the years to come, I think our enduring beneﬁt from this effort is that

we have created teams that work together for the enterprise,” said Mills. “I’d like to congratulate Jack for his vision in leading and managing OneNDMS,” said Rear Adm. CJ Jaynes, COMFRC commander and NAVAIR assistant commander for Logistics and Industrial Operations. “He and his team have created a system that allows COMFRC to provide better management of the FRCs, and the FRCs can react to customer needs more efﬁciently and effectively than before,” Jaynes said. COMFRC delivers assured and affordable aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul products and services to the Navy, Marine Corps and joint forces.

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All classes are held at Customized Creations, building 652 off of Millstone Road. To register for any class and for more information, stop by or call 301-342-6293. Basic Copper Etching Class April 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn to etch copper to use for jewelry and mixed media pieces. Class is $30 with a $15 materials fee. All supplies are provided. Instructor: Tammy Vitale. There must be at least ﬁve participants for this class to proceed. Second Annual Arts and Crafts Spring Fling April 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drill Hall Free admission and open to the public. Those without base access can ride the shuttle to and from the Frank Knox parking lot located south of Gate Two. The shuttle runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 301-342-3569. Advanced Bracelet Making April 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn to make an asymmetrical bracelet with single and multiple strands. Class requires previous experience making jewelry using crimps. Class is $30 with a $20 materials fee. All supplies are provided. Instructor: Tammy Vitale. There must be at least ﬁve participants for this class to proceed.

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For more information, call 301-342-3597. Free Active Duty Golf Clinics Thursdays until April 25, 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Two one-hour clinics are offered for three weeks. No registration is necessary. All equipment is provided. Opening Day Scramble Saturday This is a four-person scramble with no handicap restrictions. Cost is $45, which includes greens fee, cart, coffee, donuts and prizes; or $30 For Punch card Players. Open to

To make a reservation or for more information, stop by or call 301-342-3656. Spring Brunch at the River’s Edge Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a special Sunday Brunch at the River’s Edge and welcome in the spring. The menu consists of sautéed chicken breast with mango, fresh green beans, roasted red skinned potatoes, French toast, frittata with ham and spinach, bacon, sausage, fresh fruits, Caesar salad and pastries. Cost is: $12.95 for adults, $9.95 for youths ages 6-16, $3 for children ages 3-5, and free for children ages 2 and younger. Coupons are redeemable. Comics on Duty Tickets on sale now April 18, buffet at 5:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of laughs and good times as Comics on Duty returns for another show. You are in for a treat with each of these four highly entertaining comics. Tickets are $15 in advance, or $20 at the door. Price includes the appetizer buffet. Tickets on sale at the River’s Edge the MWR ITT Ofﬁce. Midway Bar and Grill Season Opening and Volleyball Tournament Register by April 30 May 23 The Midway Bar celebrates its 2013 season opening with a volleyball tournament. The tournament is open to all base personnel and registration deadline is April 30. The winning team receives free Sunday Brunch Tickets. Teams of six should register at the River’s Edge or call 301-3423241. Schedules will be posted once brackets have been completed.

Drill Hall

Register for a class and get more information at the Fitness and Sports Ofﬁce or call 301-757-1194. Swim Lesson Registration Registration for summer Group Swim Lessons is now open. Classes are limited to 10 participants per instructor and are available for individuals ages 6 months to 99 years. Instruction is held at the Outdoor Pool next to the Rassieur Youth Center and at the Indoor Pool inside Drill Hall. Available classes include groups lessons with up to 10 people, private lessons with one instructor and one student, and semi-private lessons with one instructor and two students. Group lessons are $50 for eight 45-minute classes held Monday through Thursday for two weeks. Private lessons are $90 for six 30-minutes classes held Monday through Wednesday for two weeks. Semi-private lessons are $140 held Monday through Wednesday for two weeks. For

more information or to register, call the Fitness and Sports Ofﬁce at 301-757-3943. Free Bowling for Military Kids April 27, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drill Hall Bowling Center NAS Pax River Earth Day Celebration Run/Walk in support of SAPR April 18 Beach House Check in, 10 a.m.; 5K run, 11 a.m.; 3K walk, 11:15 a.m. Free event and open to all station employees and their family. Bring work groups, ofﬁces and facilities to this great cause. The Environmental Division is on hand with displays, booths and equipment. Run/walk registrations at Drill Hall.

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The second annual Arts and Craft Spring Fling is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 20, at the Drill Hall. This event is free and open to the public. People without base access can ride the shuttle to and from the Frank Knox parking lot located south of Gate Two. The shuttle runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information on the show and vendor spaces, call 301-342-3569.

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Thursday, April 11 6:30 p.m., Jack the Giant Slayer (3D) An ancient war is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. The giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing, Jack, into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend-and gets the chance to become a legend himself. Rated: PG-13 (1 hr, 55 min) Friday, April 12 6:30 p.m., Snitch Dwayne Johnson stars as a father whose teenage son is wrongly accused of a drug distribution crime and is looking at a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 10 years. Desperate and deter-

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mined to rescue his son at all costs, he makes a deal with the U.S. attorney to work as an undercover informant and inďŹ ltrate a drug cartel on a dangerous mission - risking everything. Rated: PG-13 (1 hr, 52 min) 9 p.m., Jack the Giant Slayer (3D) Saturday, April 13

4 p.m., Oz the Great and Powerful (3D) A mischievous magician gains the wisdom to become a powerful ruler after being swept away to a land of magic and mystery. Shady illusionist Oscar Diggs enchants curious audiences at a Kansas circus. When he is inexplicably transported to the wondrous world of Oz, he

encounters witches named Theodora, Evanora and Glinda, who challenge him to root out a ruinous force of evil that threatens to destroy the entire kingdom, and become the great leader that the population has been waiting for. Rated: PG (2 hr, 11 min) 7 p.m., Jack the Giant Slayer (not in 3D)

9:30 p.m., 21 & Over Straight-A college student Jeff Chang snaps and decides to do everything he wants to do. What was supposed to be a quick beer becomes a night of humiliation, over indulgence and utter debauchery in this outrageous comedy about a rite of passage gone so very wrong. Rated: R (1 hr, 33 min)

Sunday, April 14 2 p.m., Oz the Great and Powerful (3D) No Movies Monday and Tuesday Wednesday, April 17 6:30 p.m., Oz the Great and Powerful (3D)

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Light lift, heavy load: Small aircraft pull their weight By Tara N. Strickland Tactical Airlift, Adversary and Support Aircraft Communications (PMA-207) Like “Rudy” Ruettiger of the 1975 Notre Dame football team, the Marine Corps UC-12W aircraft is respected among large tactical aircraft in current theaters of war, despite its smaller than average stature. Forward-deployed in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF), the UC-12W Huron provides timesensitive airlift of high-priority passengers and cargo. “The UC-12W has proven to be extremely beneficial in satisfying fixed-wing assault support requirements,” said U.S. Navy Capt. Michelle Guidry, program manager for the Tactical Airlift, Adversary and Support Aircraft Program Office (PMA-207) at NAS Patuxent River. “The UC-12 utilizes commercial off-the-shelf designs that are cost effective and can efficiently support distributed operations in theaters of war and in support of forward-deployed Marines.” The UC-12W, a modified version of Beechcraft Corp.’s King Air 350, is equipped with a cargo door, military required equipment, and is a modern and improved variant of the Navy’s current UC-12 Beechcraft King Air 200. A slightly larger aircraft than its predecessor, the UC12W has 23.5 percent more engine power, improved speed and rate of climb, added aircraft survivability equipment, enhanced avionics suite and allows more load-carrying capacity than the legacy UC-12B/F/M variants, according to Beechcraft Corporation data. With the initial “proof of concept” deployment of the UC-12W in 2011, tactical assets in Afghanistan, such as the KC-130J Hercules, MV-22 Osprey, and CH-53 Sea Stallion, began resuming their traditional assault support missions instead of intra-theater light lift operations. After receiving a fleet request for improved cargo handling capabilities, PMA-207 teamed with industry partners to design and manufacture a lightweight cargo decking system for the UC-12W. The first set of cargo decking delivered to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, provided Marines with the

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Marine Corps UC-12W aircraft support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force by providing time-sensitive airlift of high-priority passengers and cargo in current theaters of war. ability to remove passenger seats and quickly install cargo decking — further increasing the mission flexibility of the UC-12W through multiple seating and cargo configurations. “Since 2011, the amount of cargo and passengers airlifted has more than doubled,” Guidry said. “Due to the success of the proof of concept deployment, UC-12W forward deployed missions will continue.” To date, Camp Bastion-based UC-12W’s have flown 1,677 sorties and 1,822.8 flight hours, moved 4,221 Marines and 132.7 tons of cargo. “They [Operational support airlift] did a great job for us and I only wish they could have been out here more,” said Marine Lt. Col. Richard Coates, commanding officer, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Black Sea Rotational Force. “They filled the gap where KC-130s would have been overkill and commercial flights were expensive and/or inconvenient.” The UC-12W’s success is not limited to Marines in Afghanistan. Marines operating in the Asia-Pacific region

have been utilizing the UC-12W’s improved cargo capacity and extended range fuel tanks, which increased operational range from 800 nautical miles to 1,500 nautical miles at maximum payload to support MAGTF operations across the expansive Pacific Ocean. “The performance of the C-12W in the Western Pacific has been nothing short of spectacular,” said Marine Lt. Col. Michael Coletta, commanding officer for the headquarters and headquarters squadrons at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. “Whether servicing day to day frags [fragmentary order] in support of the Marines and Sailors in Westpac, participating in theater level exercises, or executing real world missions, the C-12W has definitely earned its keep. Based on the parameters of passengers/cargo capacity, fuel burn, and range the C-12W is uniquely suited to handle the long, overwater flights that are a routine occurrence in the Western Pacific.” Operational support airlift squadrons have been providing light-lift support in the Marine Corps Forces Central

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Month of the Military Child:

Helping youths cope with life in the service By Health Net Federal Services April is the Month of the Military Child and to celebrate the 1.8 million children of U.S. military families around the world, the North Region TRICARE contractor, Health Net Federal Services, LLC (Health Net), looks to help military youths manage the challenges being a military child can present. Military youths move six to nine times between kindergarten and the twelfth grade, according to the nonproﬁt Military Child Education Coalition, and more than 900,000 of them have had a parent deploy multiple times. Additionally, MCEC statistics show there are nearly 45,000 children who are living with a parent’s wound, injury, illness or death. Here are some resources and organizations dedicated to the well-being of military youths, their family and the challenges they face.

This resource helps military parents who see a behavioral change in their children. Military Child Education Coalition: www.militarychild.org This group is a support center for military youths and their family affected by mobility, family separation and transition. Militarykidsconnect.org A safe online community for military youths ages 6-17. This site provides access to age-appropriate resources

to support military youths from pre-deployment to reunion. Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors: taps.org This group offers regional and national Good Grief Camps to military youths. Camps provide a safe and supportive atmosphere to learn coping skills, establish and identify support systems, and connect with others who’ve lost a loved one.

Books for Military Youths

Love, Lizzie: Letters to a

Military Mom by Lisa Tucker McElroy Lizzie’s mom is deployed overseas. The story is told through a series of letters Lizzie writes her mom from the time she deploys until she returns home. For grades kindergarten-third grade.

dances, sports and report cards. For ages 13-17. The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn Chester Raccoon doesn’t want to be separated from his mom, but his mom’s special ritual of kissing the palm of his hand keeps her close to him while they’re separated.

My Story: Blogs by Four Military Teens by Michelle Sherman With raw emotion, fictitious teens describe the stress of coping with a parent away at war and the everyday challenges of school

Books for Military Parents

Deployment - Strategies for Working with Kids in Military Families by Karen Petty, PhD This comprehensive

handbook is for civilians and military personnel who work with or care for children who experience separation through deployment, death or divorce. Heroes at Home: Help & Hope for America’s Military Families by Ellie Kay Written by the wife of an Air Force pilot in encouraging language and from a spiritual perspective, this book offers helpful ideas for saving money, surviving frequent moves, keeping in touch during deployment, and other aspects of mili-

Online Resources

Health Net kids’ journal series: https://www.hnfs. com/content/hnfs/home/ tn/bene/res/symbolic_ links/kids_journals.html In an effort to support the nation’s military children, these journals have been created to help kids navigate the challenges military families face — deployment, frequent moves, loss of a loved one who served. These are available to review and print at no cost. Health Net’s Military Children, Deployment and Behavioral Health Care Page: www.hnfs.com/ content/hnfs/home/tn/ prov/bh/children_deploymentandbehavioralhealthcare.html

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News Briefs On base:

Correction Notice:

In the April 4 Tester, Chief Warrant Ofﬁcer 2 Dorian Fair was incorrectly identiﬁed as holding the Air Warfare/Surface Warfare designation in his commissioning photo on page 11.

Buse Road Construction

Saturday The section of Buse Road by the Energy Zone, east of Keane Road and west of Priester Road, will be closed for sewer line repair. Keane Road and Mattapany Day Camp will be accessible from Buse Road. Priester Road will be accessible from Buse Road entering from Tate Road.

Pax Tree Removal Plan

There are 13 areas around the installation where trees are being removed for safety reasons. These trees are impeding the line of site between the air trafﬁc control tower and the runways. For more information on the areas affected, visit http://cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent and click on the “Tree Removal Map” link listed under Popular Links.

Autism Awareness Month Event

Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. The Olde Town Pub In an effort to raise Autism awareness, there will be a silent auction with proceeds going to local community groups to beneﬁt children and adults including Learning Disabilities Association and Camp Inspire.

Mattapany Spring Festival

April 20, 1-4 p.m. Historic Mattapany at Pax River Bring the whole family and enjoy games, crafts, exhibits, activities and a chili cook off at the Spring Festival . This event is free and open to anyone with base access. Enter your best pot of chili into the cook off. Chili will be sold to guests at the festival and their votes, along with a few special

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judges, will decide the winner. No entry fee. Prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact Air Trafﬁc Controller 1st Class Megan Donnell at megan.donnell@navy.mil or 301-342-3837.

Women’s Advisory Group Meeting

April 24, noon to 1 p.m. Frank Knox, Building 2189, room 120 Civilian, military and contractor employees at Patuxent River and St. Inigoes are invited to the Women’s Networking Forum brown bag luncheon with guest speaker, Donna Nestor, the president and CEO of Calvert Systems Engineering Inc. Nestor will emphasize how to lead by example, convey a sense of ownership, foster direct accessibility as a leader, invite numerous viewpoints and recognize team members for their contributions. Questions or comments, contact Andie VanLanen at 301-757-6031 or Mark Easter at 301-342-3984. Register at www.eventsbot.com/events/ eb774607884.

Where’s Gnorman?

Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Be the ﬁrst to call in his location and receive two free Center Stage Theater movie tickets; good for any Center Stage movie. The same person cannot win more than once a month. Last week’s winner was Tammy Corwell. Please do not call after 4:30 p.m. Friday as most winners have called by 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Call the Tester staff at 301-342-4163.

Off base: National Parks Offer Free Entry

Active-duty military and their family can enter any national park free of charge. Visit www.nps.gov for more information and for a list of parks.

Blessing of the Bikes

Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department

NAS Air Expo 2013 canceled

The Naval Air Station Patuxent River Air Expo has highlighted the partnership between our Navy team and the community, a partnership that has thrived here in Southern Maryland for the past 70 years. It is with regret that we must cancel the 2013 air show and celebration, scheduled for Aug. 31-Sept. 1, due to continuing budget challenges. This decision was made after the commander of Naval Air Forces announced today that the remaining Blue Angels’ 2013 performances have been cancelled because of ﬁscal cuts. The elite Blue Angels were scheduled to appear as the Pax River air show’s headliner. We value the continued support of our community and its patriotism, but in light of the current budget challenges we must make difﬁcult decisions to make best use of limited resources. Although the 2013 Air Expo will not take place, we will continue looking for ways to produce an exciting show in the future. We are also working with our community partners to celebrate Pax River’s 70 years by participating in events throughout Southern Maryland this summer. Riders, rider educators, insurance companies, rider clubs, organizations and other advocates host this free Motorcycle Safety Rally with various events, outreach efforts and interactive booths. The event is open to all and provides an opportunity for riders to receive information on licensing, pre-ride mechanical checks, and learn about advanced riding skills. There is also a practice course for licensed riders ages 18 and older wearing proper safety equipment. Rain date: April 28

Charity Cornhole Tourney

May 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. NRC Solomons, medium pavilion Cost for this tournament and cook out is: competitors, $10; spectators, $5. Proceeds beneﬁt Military Community Youth Ministries. Competitors must register by contacting Kevin or Kelley Burgess at kelleyburgess@gmail.com or 703217-9830.

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An aerial view of NAS Patuxent River, circa 1940s. Courtesy photo

Test pilot’s legacy memorialized at Pax River’s Trapnell Airfield By Andrea Watters NAVAIR Corporate Communication Trapnell Airfield at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., commemorates one of naval aviation’s most influential test pilots, who was instrumental in formally establishing the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School here. Vice Adm. Frederick Mackay Trapnell (19021975) is also credited with developing the comprehensive approach the Navy still uses today when testing and evaluating carrier-based aircraft. “Trapnell insisted that any useful Navy airplane had to be a ‘whole’ airplane,” wrote Frederick M. Trapnell Jr. in his father’s biography. “It had to operate well and safely over a broad range of conditions; it was not enough to be outstanding in a few characteristics.” Trapnell served as the second commanding officer of the Naval Air Test Center (NATC) at NAS Patuxent River, Md., from June 1946 through April 1950, during a critical time in naval aviation when aircraft shifted to jet propulsion from propeller. His superiors considered him to be the greatest living test pilot at the time and one of the most influential. “He has a sixth sense,” said Adm. Arthur W. Radford, vice chief of naval operations (CNO). Trapnell logged 6,276 flight hours and left behind 10 military flight logs during his naval career, which spanned more than three decades.

‘The test pilot’s test pilot’

A 1923 Naval Academy graduate, Trapnell earned his wings in 1927 and quickly “displayed a natural flying ability,” Radford said. Within three years, he was assigned to the Flight Test Section at Naval Air Station, Anacostia, Washington, D.C., where he demonstrated a firm technical grasp of aerodynamics and flight characteristics. When he wasn’t testing airplanes, Trapnell performed as a member of the “Three Flying Fish,” one of the Navy’s first stunt teams considered to be the precursor to the Blue Angels. During his tour at NAS Lakehurst, N.J., from 19321934, Trapnell was assigned to the small planes units on the Navy’s airplane-carrying dirigibles, USS Akron (ZRS4) and USS Macon (ZRS-5). He flew the Curtiss F9C-2 “Sparrowhawk” fighters and the small Golden Age planes made by Fleet and Vought that hooked beneath the airships on the “flying trapeze.” He first demonstrated his engineering acumen as a Sparrowhawk pilot with the redesign of the gear and methods of stabilizing the airplane once it was hooked to the airship. He received a commendation from Rear Adm. William A. Moffett, Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics, for his redesign. Trapnell also frequently shuttled Moffett to and from the Akron. The small planes

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Capt. Frederick M. Trapnell, front row ﬁfth from left, poses with Navy test pilots outside of the Air Operations building at NAS Patuxent River, circa 1946-1948.

Lt. Frederick M. Trapnell, right, is inducted into the Caterpillar Club on Nov. 16, 1929. He is holding the intact ripcord D-ring from his parachute. He jumped from a Boeing F4B fighter that split its gas tank and burst into flames over San Diego, Calif., while he was flight testing it. Courtesy photo from Fritz Trapnell

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During the 1930s and 1940s, Trapnell “tried out every bomber, fighter, scout, transport and patrol plane the Navy owned. Some were good, some were dogs. He won’t admit a particular fondness for any one of them,” according to the Nov. 13, 1948, Saturday Evening Post feature article on Trapnell. “The faster they are the better. All airplanes are uncomfortable,” he told Post reporter Wesley Price. At 200 pounds and 6-feet tall, “Trapnell didn’t climb into that airplane; he drew it on like a pair of pants,” according to one eyewitness.

‘Get the numbers’

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When he wasn’t testing airplanes in 1930, Lt. Frederick M. Trapnell, right, performed as a member of the “Three Flying Fish,” one of the Navy’s ﬁrst stunt teams considered to be a precursor to the Blue Angels.

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The ﬁrst time was in 1929 when he jumped from a Boeing F4B fighter that split its gas tank and burst into ﬂames over San Diego. Surviving that jump earned him membership in the exclusive (and trademarked) Caterpillar Club. The second was in 1932, when he became a “second-degree member of the Caterpillar Club after he jumped with a parachute

from an experimental-type plane which he was testing and landed uninjured in Oxon Hill, Md.,” according to a Feb. 25, 1932, Navy press release. “Not a thing wrong with those elevators until they came off,” he told reporters, but he was more interested in talking to them about his lost dog, Wally. The publicity led to Wally being found the next day.

By 1946, Trapnell’s superiors considered him the best, most experienced naval test pilot of his generation. “His skill is uncanny to younger pilots,” Price reported. “Give Trapnell one hour in a new airplane, they say, and he can write a complete analysis of its flight characteristics running to 5,000 words.” Trapnell was responsible for instilling discipline and science into ﬂight testing. He expanded Navy flight test procedures to examine, in detail, the flying characteristics or stability and control of new aircraft. Today, we take for granted that a test pilot is also an engineer, but Trapnell was the first to recognize that Navy test pilots needed both superb ﬂying skills and

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the knowledge and vocabulary to communicate with design engineers. As head of flight test in 1940, he personally trained his test pilots to improve their flying skills and engineering knowledge. “Get the numbers” was his motto and direction to his test pilots. He flew all the planes assigned to NATC, and personally read and signed all test reports. If he disagreed with a pilot’s results, he called the pilot in to discuss their differences and then he flew the test himself. If Trapnell obtained the same results as the pilot, he acknowledged it. If not, he asked the pilot to fly the test again; in most cases, the pilot would agree with Trapnell’s findings. One anecdote in particular demonstrates his reputation as being the best in his field — his solo flight test of the Grumman F6F Hellcat. In early 1941, Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation launched a program to produce a highperformance Navy fighter, the F6F Hellcat. During the early 1940s, it would take the Navy six to eight months to test a new plane; however, with World War II raging, the Navy was anxious to field another fighter superior to the Japanese Zero. In October 1942, just after the first flight of the Hellcat production prototype, Grumman asked the

Navy to shortcut the testing process by having Trapnell evaluate the airplane. After two flights in one day, Trapnell recommended minor changes, and the Navy authorized the plane for production. Here is the account in Leroy Randle “Roy” Grumman’s own words: “He came to the factory and flew the prototype F6F. It suited him, as I remember, except for the longitudinal stability — he wanted more of that. We built it in, and rushed into production without a Navy certificate on the model — we relied on Trapnell’s opinion. His test flight took less than three hours. I’m not sure that we ever got an official O.K. on the Hellcat design. I think it finally came through after V-J Day. By that time, Hellcats had shot down 5,155 Jap planes — and that’s over half of the Navy’s total bag for the war.” His achievements garnered attention from the head of the Navy as well. In a 1943 commendation, Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox recognized Trapnell for his work as head of the Flight Test Section: “Under your guidance, the test section changed its nature from that of an acceptance group to determine suitability for service to that of a semi-development group assisting in the

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“Trapnell insisted that any useful Navy airplane had to be a ‘whole’ airplane. It had to operate well and safely over a broad range of conditions; it was not enough to be outstanding in a few characteristics.” Frederick M. Trapnell Jr.

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A family photo shows Frederick M. Trapnell taking off from USS Lexington (CV-2) in 1928.

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Trapnell and the Test Pilot School

In 1948 when Trapnell served as the commander of NATC, he commissioned Capt. Sydney S. Sherby to organize the NATC Test Pilot Training Division and serve as its first director. Sherby credits Trapnell as the force behind the school’s growth and establishment in a 14-page narrative on how TPS came into existence. Sherby wrote the narrative as a preface to “United States Test Pilot School: Historical narrative and class data--1945 to 1983,” in order to share the complete story. The vision and efforts of Trapnell, Rear Adm. Apollo Soucek and Capt. James D. Barner were responsible for creating the Test Pilot Training Division at NATC, Sherby wrote. Barner and Trapnell were impressed with the school’s results, Sherby said. They saw the knowledge the test pilots were taking back to the fleet and witnessed the subsequent improvement in fleet operations. They also recognized that the school needed to be permanent. Sherby provides insight into Trapnell’s personality and dedication with this anecdote: “I took with me a draft copy of the new Flight Test Manual, Part Two, Stability and Control, which Tom Connolly and I had prepared. [Connolly was assis-

tant director to Flight Test, at the time.] We had tried to make the draft as final a copy as we could, and in the preface, had included Trap’s name as one of the people who had reviewed the book. Trap agreed and I left the copy with him. “About three days later, he called and asked me to come see him. He had been thru about the first quarter of the book. He had meticulously printed notes all over the book. Then, he started in on his comments. He asked why this, why that, what did this equation mean, why is this symbol used, where did you get this terminology and so on. I carefully explained each little point.” (This went on until Trapnell finished the book.) “To say that I was apprehensive and distraught was the understatement of all times. At the end of the last session, when we had finished going over his last comments, he said to me, ‘Syd, I owe you a great apology. I have made you give me a complete course in stability and control aerodynamics in the most difficult manner. This has all been new to me. You have had to do it by answering my comments without any preparation. I want to thank you for the education. I think the book is great and I would not suggest you change one thing. This kind of information has been needed for a long time.’ He held out his hand.” By 1948, Trapnell’s flight test skills were so essential to naval aviation that Vice CNO, Adm. Arthur W. Radford, discouraged him twice from leaving NATC for a sea post. “If he quit flying for a couple of years, he might never fly again. His edge would be dulled. Where could we find another test pilot like Trapnell? He has a sixth sense,” Radford said. When he retired in 1952, Trapnell received his second letter from the SECNAV. Dan A. Kimble, who served as SECNAV from 1951-1953, summarized Trapnell’s naval aviation career: “Evincing an early interest in aeronautics and earning your wings as a heavier-than-air pilot while serving as a junior officer, your capabilities in this field were quickly recognized and you soon became known as one of the outstanding pilots in the naval service and, later, as one of the finest flight test engineers in the United States.”

Rear Adm. Frederick M. Trapnell 1902 Born in Elizabeth, N.J. 1919 Appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy from West Virginia. 1923 Graduated from the academy and commissioned as an ensign on June 7. 1923-1924 Assigned to USS California (BB-44), the ﬂagship of Commander, Battle Fleet. 1926 Reported for ﬂight training at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. 1927 Designated naval aviator as a naval aviator on March 25. 1927 Assigned to BT Squadron ONE aboard USS Lexington (CV-2).

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The Navy’s first jet pilot, Capt. Frederick M. Trap1929 Inducted into the exclusive Caterpillar nell, stands ready to take the FJ-1 Fury for a test Club when he jumped from a fighter plane that flight at the Naval Air Test Center at NAS Patuxent River in the late 1940s. caught fire over San Diego on Nov. 25. 1930 Assigned to NAS Anacostia, Washington, D.C., Flight Test Section on Jan. 5. 1930 Flew as member of the “Three Flying Fish,” an acrobatic team formed by the Bureau of Aeronautics, the precursor to NAVAIR. 1932 Attained second-degree membership in the Caterpillar Club, after parachuting from an experimental plane he was testing at Anacostia, Washington, D.C. 1932 Assigned to the small airplane unit on USS Akron (ZRS-4), the first of the Navy’s two large, airplanecarrying dirigibles. Avoided the final voyage of Akron on April 4, 1933 because Akron didn’t carry planes that day. 1934 Reported to Scouting Squadron 11-S onboard USS San Francisco (CA-38). 1936 Served as executive officer of Patrol Squadron 10-E based at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. 1940 Assigned as head of Flight Test Section at Anacostia, a job he held through late 1943. 1942 Moved with Flight Test Section from Anacostia to the new Naval Air Test Center at NAS Patuxent River. 1943 Made the first jet flight by a naval aviator on April 21, 1943, after the Bell Aircraft Corporation Chief Test Pilot and the U.S. Army Air Forces’ pilots flew the Bell XP-59A from Muroc, Calif. 1943-1945 Assigned to various fleet commands. 1946 Returned to NATC at Pax River as Test Coordinator over all divisions with assignment to develop the Navy’s jet aircraft. 1947 Served as NATC Commander from February to August. 1947-1949 Reverted to Test Coordinator. 1949-1950 Reassigned as NATC Commander. 1949 Received the Octave Chanute Award, which is named for a pioneer aeronautical engineer who experimented with gliders and whose advice encouraged the Wright Brothers. 1950 Testified before the House Armed Services Committee, and “publicly attacked the capabilities of the Air Force’s controversial B-36 long-range bomber and invited a “duel’ between the bomber and highaltitude navy jet fighter planes,” according to a Feb. 1, 1950, New York Times article. 1950 Commanded the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CVA-43). There he developed a two-line takeoff system which reduced takeoff times. 1951 Attained rank of rear admiral. 1952 Transferred to the retired list of the U.S. Navy after suffering a heart attack. Advanced to the rank of vice admiral based on his combat awards. Boat builder and sailor 1975 Died in the U.S. Naval Hospital San Diego on Jan. 30, 1975, at age 72. 1976 Memorialized by the official naming of the airfield at NAS Pax River “Trapnell Field” on April 1, 1976, during the 33rd anniversary of NATC’s commissioning. 1986 Inducted into the Naval Aviation Hall of Fame during naval aviation’s 75th anniversary.

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Forming the Navy’s Test Pilot School By Rusty Lowry USNTPS Technical Director World War II was well underway when the U.S. Navy decided to pull together their various aircraft activities at a single site on the tip of the Southern Maryland peninsula: NAS Patuxent River. Just as aviation was racing ahead toward the new technologies of jet propulsion, radars, advanced weapon systems and ejection seats, Pax River assumed a leading role in aircraft flight testing. Until this technological explosion, U.S. Navy test pilots were selected based largely on experience and longevity with little emphasis on educational background or specific training. That all changed in March 1945 when Cmdr. Sydney Sherby was called upon to create a “test pilot training course” which formed the basis for the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School. Formalized classroom instruction began in 1948. Beginning with “Class 0” that included all of the original test pilot training course participants, TPS has served the flight test profession for more than 75 years, graduating 142 classes of pilots, naval flight officers and flight test engineers. One of four major military test pilot schools in the world, the school’s original 10 week training program was highly focused on flying qualities and performance testing with a flight line filled by aircraft ranging from piston powered F-8F Bearcats and F-4U Corsairs to the first generation jets such as the FJ Fury, the Navy’s version of the F-86 Sabre Jet. Aspiring test pilots of the era would devote approximately equal parts of their day to academic study, flying, and report writing as they learned the theory behind why aircraft flew; practiced that theory in flight to gather data from which to make conclusions; and then wrote a convincing report

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About Capt. Shevchuk

officer, but life in general. “I know it’s a little cliché, but I ask myself, ‘What would Jesus do?’ That by far is my most important guiding principal — how does my life match up to what is in the scriptures,” he said. Shevchuk will be the naval air station’s commanding officer for approximately 18 months. After that, executive officer, Capt. Heidi Fleming, is expected to fleet up as commander. She has previously served at NAS Patuxent River as the commanding officer of Scientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1.

Capt. Ben Shevchuk graduated from Oregon State University in 1988 and was commissioned through the ROTC program. Following flight training in Pensacola, Fla., and Corpus Christi and Kingsville, Texas, he was designated as a naval aviator in 1991. His fleet aircraft were the A-6E Intruder attack aircraft and the EA-6B Prowler shutting down enemy electronics. He commanded Training Squadron SEVEN in Mississippi. His career has includes assignments to Japan, Germany and Italy, with deployments to the Western Pacific, Turkey and Saudi Arabia to support numerous operations. Along with being an avid runner, the Oregon native also likes to hike. The Skipper said he keeps a camera close by since arriving in picturesque Southern Maryland nearly two years ago, to practice his favorite hobby — photography. His ideal way to spend some time off? “I enjoy early Saturday mornings looking at the Bible and understanding the history behind it and how it relates to everyday life,” he said.

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Test pilot training began in March 1945 with Cmdr. Sydney Sherby establishing a test pilot training course, the basis for the school, and formalized classroom instruction began in 1948. The U.S. Naval Test Pilot School at NAS Patuxent River is one of only four major military test pilot schools in the world. on the subject. Today, the TPS flight line looks quite a bit different with helicopters and turboprop aircraft lined up alongside jets and the Navy’s few remaining radial engine tail-draggers. Predictably, the course has also evolved and expanded to encompass almost an entire year of devoted work. In addition to the long-standing fixed wing airplane content, it grew to include rotary wing aircraft in 1961 and a specific airborne systems curriculum in 1975. Modern day TPS students still find themselves devoting equal parts of their day to academics, flying and writing, though the subjects have expanded tremendously and now include airborne systems testing, unmanned aviation systems, digital flight control theory and supersonic flight. Most of the school’s aircraft have onboard instrumentation that can be downloaded directly onto student computers and used to support student observations and conclusions. Almost all of a TPS student’s work is assessed and graded throughout the entire class, with instructors devoting a tremendous amount of time to careful coaching and lengthy

student feedback sessions as they pass along critical observations and valuable flight test and program management skills. In addition to staff feedback, some of the most lasting lessons learned by today’s students come from alumni visits to the school. Many TPS graduates went on to highly successful military careers, became astronauts, served as corporate test pilots or were even elected to political office. However, their discussions with current students almost always focus on the tremendous satisfaction derived from learning about flight testing, the firm friendships formed with classmates, and the way the skills they developed at TPS served each of them well in their lifetime of assignments and decisions. Regardless of the era or the technology, U.S. Naval Test Pilot School remains one of the hardest and most rewarding educational experiences available in the world. TPS training demands complete attention from the student, and delivers a highly specialized set of skills that prepares the graduate for a career in flight testing and a special place in the history of naval aviation.

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stallations. “We have to ensure we are giving the tenants here the support they need to make their mission,” she said. “It’s critical that we communicate that clearly to our leaders.” As budget constraints leave people doing more with less across the board, Fleming said it has to be done smartly and with safety as a priority. “We have to mitigate risks and keep our chain of command informed of the risks we face when things are cut back,” she said. “We also have to take care of each other and look out for each other along the way.” Fleming appreciates the work that’s done at Pax and relies on the team - the Sailors, civilians and contractors - to continue to give their best every day. “Nothing happens without every individual on this base doing their job,” she said. “It’s a team effort and everyone holds a critical piece. Like a link in a chain, if one link breaks, things aren’t going to work well.” Fleming likes to lead by example. Every day she

About Capt. Fleming Capt. Heidi Fleming comes of a military family, but calls Mobile, Ala., home. After high school, Fleming attended the U.S. Naval Academy, where she lettered all four years in volleyball, and graduated in 1989; her position, setter. After the academy, Fleming went on to flight school and became a designated naval flight officer. Her tours include: Spain, Jacksonville, Fla., Whidbey Island, Wash., Pax River’s Scientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1, U.S. Naval Academy instructor and coach, and staff in the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs Office in the Pentagon. Fleming has also supported supporting operations in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Fleming said she enjoys the outdoors, hiking, biking, water activities, and has never met a sport she didn’t like. During her time as naval academy staff, Fleming was the school’s Division I Women’s Head Volleyball Coach. She has also held the setter position for the All-Navy Volleyball Team and the All-Armed Forces Volleyball Team in 1990, 1994-1996, 2000, 2004 and 2005. works to the best of her ability, a lesson she learned from the man she calls her greatest mentor, her dad, and it’s what she expects from others. Fleming’s father is a retired Marine Corps aviator, who passed away in 1999. He also instilled upon her the importance of taking care of people and being a straight shooter. She credits former Chiefs and COs for teaching her leadership skills along the

way too. “You learn from every tour you have and from every leader you have the opportunity to work for,” she said. “Many along the way have mentored me.” Fleming is naval air station’s first woman executive officer and will hold that role for approximately 18 months. After that, she is expected to fleet up as the commanding officer, where she will again be the first woman to do so.

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Celebrating April’s Month of the Military Child, Engine 132 from the Naval District Washington/Patuxent River Fire Department joined Sparky in a visit to the Child Development Centers, buildings 2030 and 434 on April 8 and 9.

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The ‘heart’ of the deal

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How the International Programs Department helps NAVAIR negotiate foreign military sales By Paula A. Paige Program Management (AIR 1.0) Public Affairs Officer With his smooth bald pate, Michael Dougherty could be mistaken for Superman’s nemesis “Lex” Luthor. But Dougherty, who works as director of the Naval Air Systems Command’s International Programs Department (AIR 1.4) at NAS Patuxent River, is no comic book archenemy. Instead, he’s an ally to NAVAIR’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program teams and the communications conduit between NAVAIR and the U.S. Navy’s International Programs Office (NIPO). Dougherty recently attended the Defense Memorandum of Understanding Attachés Group Orientation, a biannual FMS gathering for international customers interested in doing business with the United States. The event held March 19-20 in Washington, D.C., was a platform for the director to brief current and prospective foreign customers and educate them about doing business with NAVAIR. Closer to home, Dougherty enlightened the local community about FMS. From how cultural differences can impact the art of the deal to the Navy’s biggest FMS rivals, he discussed his department’s role in shaping NAVAIR’s International Programs. Q: Please share the mission of your office and how it supports NAVAIR. A. The International Programs Department is the NAVAIR Systems Command Security Cooperation Office. We lead NAVAIR’s International Programs community by supporting program executive offices, the Program Management (AIR 1.0) organization and PMAs (Program Management, Air) in the execution of international programs, including foreign military sales and cooperative programs involving 43 product areas with 78 countries. Specifically, we help shape the future of NAVAIR’s international programs through program advocacy and oversight while coordinating strategic planning efforts. We also optimize the effectiveness of NAVAIR’s international programs personnel by providing them with policy interpretation, process adaptation, training consolidation, workforce augmentation and administrative funds budgeting/ allocation. Lastly, we make

sure the work gets done by monitoring programs from inception through completion and serve as the focal point for Navy IPO communications. Q: How is your department’s role different from FMS in each NAVAIR PMA? A: We serve as a voice for the PMA teams, taking common program and systemic issues up the chain of command for resolution. AIR 1.4 acts as a buffer for incoming requirements, filtering them and responding as a single voice for our collective efforts. This minimizes the churn at the PMA level and helps them focus on their missions. We provide program office FMS personnel with the training, administrative funding, processes and policies they need to meet the requirements of the international customers. Q: What are some of the biggest challenges facing the Navy/NAVAIR when it comes to FMS? A: Complexity. “It depends” is a common phrase in Program Management. For international program management, the implication of “it depends” increases exponentially. We deal with both the Defense and State departments, as all international programs are elements of foreign policy. We manage foreign disclosure and technology transfer requirements to ensure viability of our national interests. We interface with many different national cultures and the specific cultures of individual military services/bureaucracies. Q: Describe the Navy’s international competition landscape? A: Over the past several years, competitions have become the norm in international aircraft sales. For example, F/A-18 has faced competition from Grippen (Sweden), MiG 35 (Russia), Typhoon (Europe), and Rafale (France). H-60, likewise, has been in competitions with the Panther (Europe), Wildcat (UK), and NFH-90 (Europe). Competition adds layers of complexity far beyond a standard FMS case. Competition also can add additional requirements and some countries add demands for transfer of manufacturing technologies and co-production arrangements. Q: Beyond aircraft, what else is the Navy/NAVAIR selling to foreign countries? A: We provide customers the total package, which

includes the aircraft, associated systems and weapons, and a full range of logistic support, including training, training systems, support equipment, publications, spares, etc. The commitment we make to support our customers throughout the life cycle of their aircraft is a primary strength of our international efforts.

U.S. Navy photo by Jennifer Neal

As director of Naval Air System Command’s InterQ: How did the Navy get national Programs Department, Michael Doughinto international sales and erty’s ofﬁce provides Foreign Military Sales perhow does it work? Is it as sonnel with the training, administrative funding, simple as someone asking processes and policies they need to meet the to buy an aircraft or parts? requirements of international customers.

A: The Arms Export Control Act, enacted in 1976, directs the U.S. engage in international programs to support national security interests. These interests include military interoperability/ force multiplication; political access and influence, and economic benefits of shared development; economies of scale; and a strong industrial base. The FMS process can be initiated by a simple phone call, but there is a very specific process from that point. The call may request a basic briefing or information, which in turn may result in a Letter of Request (LOR) from the country, which begins the formal FMS process. Our program teams then prepare a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) containing cost, schedule, performance and logistics elements specific to that effort. This preparation includes multiple technology transfer approval processes and may include a notice to Congress. If the country accepts the LOA, the FMS case is implemented and the acquisition process begins.

we offer the best value. Nationally, economic circumstances have raised the visibility of international sales, particularly within industry, as a way to mitigate domestic cuts. However, international programs are just one element of NAVAIR’s overall mission, and circumstances that affect execution of that overall mission impact international programs. Q: Do cultural differences affect how you conduct business? A: Signiﬁcantly. Our peo-

Q: Can you share some of the countries with which NAVAIR is doing business, as well as some key foreign sales? A: Over the past five years, our top international customers include: Australia, Taiwan, Kuwait, Egypt and Japan. Our top FMS systems include: H-60, F/A-18, P-3, Harpoon, and KC-130. Notable sales include F/A-18s to Australia, P-3s to Taiwan and H-60s to Australia and Denmark. Q: How has the austere fiscal climate impacted your office? A: In several ways: Globally, financial issues have severely reduced the ability of many of our long-term customers to sustain their systems at previous levels. Yet, our overall sales continue to be high because even as countries have narrowed their requirements, they select our systems because

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ple constantly balance U. S. laws, policies and practices against the culture of their customers. They have to be very aware of the signiﬁcant differences between how we conduct business in the U. S. and how it’s done essentially everywhere else in the world. Most importantly, they have to understand the communication subtleties with international personnel, even our closest allies. For example, Americans are unique in that they can get right to business without first establishing personal rapport and rela-

Title: Director, Naval Air Systems Command International Programs Born and raised: Philadelphia Biographical highlights: Graduated in 1973 from the U. S. Naval Academy; served on active duty in the Navy for 29 years as a P-3 naval flight officer, aerospace engineering duty officer, and acquisition professional. Favorite vacation spot: “New Zealand. Wonderful people, rich and wellblended cultures, and a beautiful country that has something for everyone … from mountains to harbors and everything inbetween, affording opportunities ranging from high adventure to complete relaxation. It really is [like J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘Lord of the Rings’] Middle-earth.” tionships. That’s not usually the case with our interna-

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Looking out for each other with NMCRS By Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

While the annual Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society fund drive is in full swing, many may reﬂect on how their donations provide emergency assistance to Sailors and Marines, whether they’re active duty or retired, their families and widows of Sailors and Marines. However, the assistance of the NMCRS goes beyond the dollars collected during the six-week drive as volunteers step up to the plate yearround. With only a staff of one, it’s the volunteers who make the program at NAS Patuxent River run.

“The volunteers we have here are very dedicated,” said Maureen Farrell, NMCRS director at Pax. “Whether it is the active-duty and retired military spouses who help out during the day, or the Chiefs who take charge after hours, they know they’re doing worthwhile things here supporting our service members.” Not only do they take pride in being able to help service members in a time of need, the tasks they perform along the way teach them “concrete skills they can use to build their résumé,” Farrell said. Adding to the volunteer aspect, another piece that completes the NMCRS services is the combat casualty nurse. The combat casualty nurse helps wounded Sailors and Marines and

their immediate family members. The nurse is not a replacement for the Navy’s Wounded Warrior program, Farrell said, because the nurse is also looking out for the service member’s family. Pax’s combat casualty nurse is Susan Zebedies. The NMCRS and combat casualty nurse also works in conjunction with the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River to visit people at home, whether they’re recovering from surgery, are pregnant or even a new mom. For more information on volunteering or to reach the combat casualty nurse, call 301-342-4739 or stop by the Pax River’s Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society in building 401. Ofﬁce hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Courtesy photo by Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Combat Casualty Nurses such as Sue Waddingham, left, and Trish Goodwin, right, travel the country helping wounded Sailors and Marines such as Marine Cpl. Tony Porter, and their immediate family members. Nearly six years ago when Porter was 20 years old, he and the convoy he was with struck a roadside bomb, killing much of the crew and leaving 35 percent of Porter’s body burned beyond recognition. Combat Casualty Nurses not only check the visual wounds, but the emotional ones impacting the service members and their family.

Chapel schedule St. Nicolas Chapel Catholic Services Mass: Sundays at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Weekdays at 11:35 a.m. Continuing Catholic Development (CCD): Sundays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Protestant Services Worship: Sundays at 11 a.m. Bible studies: Men’s study, Sundays at 6 p.m. Ladies’ study, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

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STARBASE 2.0 wraps up Spring Ridge after-school mentoring

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Patuxent River STARBASE 2.0 mentors and students showcase their team robots during their last program session April 4. The AfterSchool Mentoring Program met every Thursday at Spring Ridge Middle School from January through March, building LEGO MindStorms Robots to complete speciﬁc tasks for an In-House Competition.

This year’s Patuxent River STARBASE 2.0 In-House Robotics Competition ﬁrst place team members Myla “Elmo” Davis, left, and Chris “Scorpion” Rogers and their robot. Team members not pictured: Jose “Dark Eagle” Martinez and London “Sting” Short.

Team “Drama Squad” took second place in the In-House Robotics Competition. Team members, from left, are, Krista “Shy Snoop” Richardson, Shania “Nia” Berry, and mentor John “Crash” Farnese. Team member not pictured: Monesha “Moe” Briscoe.

Team “Johnny 5” mentor Jason “Bandit” Hewkin, left, and his mentees, Dy’Quarius “Spear” Robinson, middle, and Kaylynn “OMG” Brendlinger, right, won third place in the 2013 Patuxent River STARBASE 2.0 In-House Robotics Competition at Spring Ridge Middle School. Their team also won the “Team Spirit” award for their innovative “Robot Dance” program. Team member not pictured: Kyra “Reese’s” Milburn.

Patuxent River STARBASE 2.0 students, Myla “Elmo” Davis, left, and Myles “Terminator” Davis, right, receive special awards from STARBASE director Julie Guy for project commitment and dedication during this year’s In-House Robotics Competition.

Patuxent River STARBASE 2.0 students, Jazz “DJ Jazzy Jazz” Parker, left, and Blake Willard, right, receive special Engineering Awards from STARBASE director Julie Guy for their commitment and dedication to the engineering design process throughout the program’s In-House Robotics Competition.

Patuxent River STARBASE 2.0 students, Jazz “DJ Jazzy Jazz” Parker, left, and Kaylynn “OMG” Brendlinger, right, accept certiﬁcates from STARBASE director Julie Guy for Perfect Attendance during this year’s STARBASE 2.0 After-School Mentoring Program at Spring Ridge Middle School.

St. Maries Optimist Club President John Bimson receives a Certiﬁcate of Appreciation from STARBASE director Julie Guy for sponsoring this year’s STARBASE 2.0 T-shirts for participating students and mentors, as well as for providing pizza for their awards ceremony April 4.

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Around Town St Mary’s County events Starting Your Own Business?

Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Charlotte Hall library Small Business Administration offers information on starting and ﬁnancing a business, developing a business plan, ﬁnancing credit and available tools to get started. Participants also learn about Small Business Administration programs and services. Free event.

BMX Demonstration

Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon Lexington Park library Learn the basics of BMX biking: what it is, how to get started and where to participate; led by Mike Schwartz of Mike’s Bikes and his BMX Racing Team. Watch demonstrations and maybe even learn a trick or two. Free event.

Second Saturday Series at Sotterley Saturday, 10 a.m. and noon Sotterly Plantation

“A Taste of History: How African American Foods Inﬂuenced Our Modern Cuisine” What did people eat during the 1700s? Come learn about the foods that were transported on slave ships during the 18th century and how they inﬂuenced colonial dishes, as well as our modern regional foods. Cost is $15 per person. Advance registrations are required and can be made at www.ticketderby.com/event/?id=246419.

Patuxent River/JobZone Job Fair

Tuesday, 3-7 p.m. Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall Job seekers: to register, post résumés and see updates on companies, visit www. JobZoneOnline.com. Companies: contact JobZone to reserve space by emailing Janet Giles at janet.giles@jobzoneonline.com or call 434-263-5102 or 540-226-1473.

The Way Things Are–A Candid Perspective

Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon Bay District Fire Department Social Hall The Patuxent Partnership presents Am-

bassador Richard L. Armitage, president, Armitage International, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs and former Deputy Secretary of State. Free event. Limited seating. Register at www.paxpartnership.org.

Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Southern Maryland

Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Ruddy Duck Dr. Bruce Wilson, professor of Asian Studies and English at St. Mary’s College of Maryland presents a program on ikebana, the ancient art of Japanese ﬂower arranging. Wilson has demonstrated, written about and exhibited ikebana internationally.

Jim Gill Concert

Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lexington Park library Enjoy a family concert by Jim Gill, nationally known award-winning children’s musician and author. The concert, geared toward pre-school and early elementary, is interactive, fun and educational. Free event.

Calvert County events Garden Smarter: Square Foot and Vertical Gardening

Today, 7-8:30 p.m. Calvert library, Prince Frederick Learn when and which vegetables to plant in our county, techniques to grow a successful garden, and how to produce bountiful harvests even with limited space and sunlight.

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Planet Party

Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Kings Landing Park Ever wondered what our Earth and the planet Jupiter have in common? Bring the family out to learn with hands-on activities inside Tom Wisner Hall before venturing outside to view Jupiter’s cloud tops and its Galilean satellites through telescopes. Enjoy views of the Great Orion Nebula, laser constellation tours and try to catch a view of the waxing crescent moon before it sets. For more information, visit www.calvertparks.org.

Treasures Yard Sale

Saturday, 8 a.m.-Noon All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Sunderland Find great buys and gently used items. Free admission and parking. For more information, call 301-855-7570.

Monday Memories Tour

Mondays throughout April Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum The public is invited to free Monday Memories guided tours of Point Farm at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in St. Leonard. Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. The tour highlights this 1933 Colonial Revival brick house and gardens designed by noted female architects Gertrude Sawyer and Rose Greely. For more information, visit www.jefpat.org.

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