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Celebrating 70 years of community partnership
May 2, 2013
Labels for Education comes to CDC Collection benefits youth programs at Pax By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer In this time of cutbacks and belt tightening, one parent whose child attends the NAS Patuxent River’s Child Development Center saw a relatively easy way to earn free merchandise to help the CDC and the children it serves. “I have always cut out Labels for Education from the products I purchase and I had a pile of labels that was getting bigger every day,” said Ann Dickens, a Lean Six Sigma master black belt with the Naval Air Systems Command AIRSpeed office. “One day I noticed there was a Labels for Education website and I looked it up to learn more about the program.” Labels for Education enables families and members of the community to earn free merchandise for their school by collecting product UPCs and beverage/sauce caps from more than 2,500 participating products, then redeeming them for points to use toward free merchandise such as educational software, art supplies, sports and fitness equipment, musical instruments, library books,
games and more. Dickens worked with Child/Youth Program Director Phyllis Leighton, who obtained approval from Commander, Naval Installations Command to implement the program. Then, Karen Herbert, CDC lead program assistant, visited the Labels for Education website and set up the facility as a participating school. “Although the active website profile is for the CDC, I believe this program will cover all of the child youth programs here on base, regardless of what building they call home,” Dickens said. “This is an awesome way to earn useful merchandise,” Herbert said. “With minimum effort, we can make a big difference and I hope people around the base will help us by collecting and contributing labels.” Herbert is the site coordinator and Dickens is the parent coordinator whose combined duties include creating a wish list, setting point goals, managing the account, redeeming points for merchandise, and communicating to the school and its community.
“This is all new to us and we’re still working out some details on exactly how to run the program,” Dickens said. “We’ll be seeking help from other parents at a future meeting, but we can begin collecting labels while we figure it all out.” Each label from a participating product — worth one, five or 10 points each — is clearly identified with the Labels for Education title and an apple image near the product’s UPC symbol. Brands such as BIC, Campbell’s, Pepperidge Farm, Post, V8, Swanson, Franco American, Glad, Pop Secret and Time Inc. Magazines are among the list of participants. Dickens has received permission to install collection boxes in common areas across Pax River, but currently, the only boxes established are at the front desk area of the CDC in building 2030, and the front desk area of the AIRSpeed office in building 460. Dickens invites everyone to drop off labels. “Eventually, I’d love to see a collection box in every building on base,” she said. “Anyone can contribute la-
U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni
Marion Dickens deposits her Labels for Education in the drop box located in the Child Development Center lobby, building 2030. Marion’s mom, Ann, an AIRSpeed master black belt, recently implemented the program for people across NAS Patuxent River to participate by collecting labels from participating products. bels, but if dropping them at either of those locations is not convenient, people can contact me and I’ll work out how to get them.” Dickens can be reached at 301-995-4947 or at ann.dickens@navy.mil. Labels for Education is not the same program as Boxtops4Education, and boxtops are not being collected at this time.
Another way people can help earn points is by registering their VIP shopping cards at the Labels for Education website. This provides one electronic point for each Labels for Education product purchased using the VIP shopper card at participating retailers. To locate participating retailers in this area, for a complete listing of all products
included in the Labels for Education program, or for more detailed information on the type of merchandise that can be earned, visit www.labelsforeducation.com. According to its website, America’s schools and organizations have earned more than $114 million in merchandise throughout the 39-year history of Labels for Education.
NAWCAD Earth Day energy plan
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From left, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Executive Director Gary Kessler; Paul Waxman, Energy and Environmental efforts efficiencies lead; and NAWCAD Commander Rear Adm. Mark Darrah present the command’s Facilities and Infrastructure Energy Strategy, which they signed in commemoration of Earth Day on April 22. The plan outlines a strategy aimed at energy conservation and efficiency for NAWCAD facilities, including a 30 percent reduction in energy use by 2015.
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F/A-18 FMS manager’s efforts nets $1 billion in savings By Sean Rice F/A-18 and EA-18G Communications
In 1980, when Randy Powell was digging ditches on Naval Air Station Patuxent River, he had no idea that a couple decades later he would be responsible for a $500 million budget and an international fleet of strike-fighter aircraft. Powell, a 38-year U.S. Navy civilian, was presented the Navy’s Meritorious Civilian Service Award on March 13 in recognition of his efforts in the international sale and sustainment of F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet aircraft. The award honors Department of the Navy civilian employees for meritorious service or contributions resulting in high value or benefits for the Navy or the Marine Corps. It is the third highest Navy civilian award, ranking behind the Distinguished Civilian Service Award and the Superior Civilian Service Award. Powell received the honor for his work as the F/A-18 International Business and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) manager, which resulted in the establishment and support of 147 separate international sales cases, totaling $7.66 billion in foreign revenue into the U.S. industrial base, said Capt. Frank Morley, program manager for the F/A-18 and EA-18G Program (PMA-265). The actual cost of new aircraft for the United States is reduced with the inclusion of aircraft sales to international partners. Through Powell’s consistent engagement and global cooperation initiatives, he generated cost-sharing opportunities that resulted in U.S. aircraft procurement savings exceeding $1 billion over the course of his FMS career, Morley said. “The success of my teams is due to the integrity, the honesty, the trust and the relationships between the U.S. Navy and the international partners,” Powell said. “We give them the news — whether it’s good news or bad news — but we’re always honest with them. It’s all based on relationships.” With an annual budget of
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Capt. Frank Morley, program manager for the F/A-18 and EA-18G Program (PMA-265), presents the Navy’s Meritorious Civilian Service Award to Randy Powell, F/A-18 International Business and Foreign Military Sales program manager. Powell, a 38-year U.S. Navy civilian, recently earned the award for his efforts in the international sale and sustainment of F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet aircraft. $574.48 million, Powell is responsible for the full life cycle support and sustainment of the F/A-18 fleets of seven nations, comprising 399 F/A-18 Hornets and 24 F/A18F Super Hornets. In 2011, Powell oversaw the $2.4 billion public sale of 24 Super Hornets to Australia, an agreement which includes the aircraft and initial operating support. Powell said he credits the hard work of his team for the successes of the F/A-18 and EA-18G international business efforts. “It takes a unique type of individual to be able to work the international programs, with all the sacrifices required in our personal and family lives to spend the time on the road required,” Powell said.
As FMS program manager, Powell leads a cross-competency, geographically dispersed team of 457 military, government service and contract support personnel. He developed cohesive working relationships among the militaries and embassies of Australia, Canada, Finland, Kuwait, Malaysia, Spain and Switzerland. “As PMA-265’s subject-matter expert for all international F/A-18 business issues, Randy is the driving force behind the team’s many accomplishments,” Morley said. “His extensive knowledge and understanding of naval aviation maintenance programs, combined with an infectious demand for excellence ensured that these FMS programs were successful while meeting critical milestones.”
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society inducts local FEW Chapter VP By Sharmella A. Riggs FEW Pax River Chapter President
The Federally Employed Women (FEW) Patuxent River Chapter Vice President, Deborah “Debi” Therrien, was invited to join Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. The first person in her family to earn a degree, Therrien said she is delighted by the Phi Kappa Phi membership invitation.
“I am proud and pleased by this honor,” she said, “but most of all, I am happy to be a further example and inspiration to my two daughters. I want my girls to know there are no limits to what they can do with determination and perseverance.” Therrien, a Logistics Management Specialist with the Presidential Helicopter Program at Pax River and the vice president of the FEW Pax River Chapter, joins the ranks of notable Phi Kappa Phi members including former President Jimmy Carter, former
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, writer John Grisham, journalist and broadcaster Deborah Norville, and Netscape founder James Barksdale, to name a few. Membership to Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation only to the top 10 percent of undergraduate and graduate students. Therrien recently completed a Master of Science degree in Technology and Project Management from the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) with a cumulative 4.0 GPA.
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From left, FEW Pax River Chapter President, Sharmella Riggs; Phi Kappa Phi UMUC Chapter member, Deborah Therrien; and Phi Kappa Phi UMUC Chapter President, Dr. John Aje.
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From the CO: A better understanding for a growing community By Capt. Ben Shevchuk NAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer “Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding ...” ~ Rollo May As the new NAS Commanding Officer, I consider it a privilege to communicate with the people who live and work here at NAS Pax River. It’s my hope that as we share ideas and concerns, we will achieve better understanding that will serve to advance our mission. What’s on your mind? What do you see that needs improvement? Who is providing you with outstanding service? I want to hear your answers to those questions and I welcome your communication. Our community will grow as we listen to one another and become aware of each other’s perspectives. The NAS has updated how we keep you informed. The Tester and Facebook page are ways the NAS and
mission partner staffs convey news about what’s going on. I think we have a great local paper. Occasional community meetings, such as the recent Naval Health Clinic’s Town Hall, provide venues to hear from each other, express questions and gain answers. The NAS has a Town Hall from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, at the Base Theater. All are welcome to come and use this open forum for Q&A after we take time to inform Lincoln Military Housing residents about the Resident Energy Conservation Program (RECP) that will be rolled out this summer and fall. We also have a Mission Partner Meeting that is work-focused and meets once a quarter to discuss base operating support and ways to improve seasonal readiness. These are just a few of the opportunities we have to build community through better communication. The Interactive Customer Evaluation system, or ICE, is a way to get your message
U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni
Capt. Ben Shevchuk, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer, signs a proclamation designating April 25, 2013, as NAS Patuxent River Arbor Day during the station’s Tree City USA award presentation. directly to those who are in charge of services and support. It is an online system which offers people a way
to provide comments, give praise or express dissatisfaction. You also have the option to receive a response
if you post contact information. ICE has been gainfully employed lately as we transition to reduced facilities support under mandatory costcutting measures instituted by Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). We’ve received ICE inputs pointing to health concerns with higher thermostat set points as we move from spring into summer, others are upset over the decision to eliminate floor care and frequency of cleaning in admin areas. Suggestions on alternative energy efficiencies have also been submitted and are being investigated. As the DOD and Navy tighten its fiscal belts, all shore installations, including NAS Pax River, are feeling the pinch. The changes will not be easy, whether it’s a warmer office environment or additional responsibilities to keep our workspaces clean. All Navy shore-based facilities are now operating at Common Output Level (COL) 4 which, reduces
janitorial services, groundskeeping and other base support, such as street sweeping and pest control. Local changes to contracted support at Pax River are being finalized and will be posted on the NAS website to allow better visibility and communication. These service reductions are in line with the Navy’s and CNIC’s requirement to reduce the immediate costs of facility maintenance and energy use. The priority is to allocate limited funds to warfighter support. Your health and safety are a primary concern for us, so we’ll be employing the NAS Industrial Hygienist and Public Works Energy Manager to analyze input and make appropriate changes. My vision for the NAS Pax is that we will deliver the finest base operating support and services. These are challenging times in which to operate, and I appreciate the assistance of leadership across the base to coordinate our efforts and our messages. Come to the Town Hall meeting May 7 and let us hear from you.
News briefs On base:
Tell us what your spouse means to you
Calling all active-duty Sailors: May is Military Spouse Appreciation Month and the Tester is looking for Sailors to tell us how much they appreciate their spouse in 30 words or less. Submissions will be published in the Tester and then entered into a drawing where one couple wins a free brunch for two at the River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center. Email submissions to Tester@dcmilitary.com until May 24. Be sure to include your spouse’s name, your name and contact information.
‘Ask a Technical Question’ Forum
The Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) Chief Technology Officer Organization, in conjunction with the Naval Air Systems Command Fellows, has created an open discussion forum site called, “Ask a Technical Question.” Here, scientists, researchers, engineers and technicians can ask technical questions, engage in dialogue and learn new things. Responses are provided by NAVAIR’s senior subject matter experts whose specialty lies within the technical area of the question. “Ask the Technical Question” is also a central repository of questions and responses which provides a readily accessible place for people to go for information without reinventing the wheel. “Ask a Technical Question” is available on the MyNAVAIR homepage.
Leatherneck 5k
May 11, 9 a.m. Starts at Cedar Point Golf Course Open to everyone. For more information, contact Marine Capt. Daniel Hagarty at 301-342-7776.
Pax Spring/Summer Safety Standdown
May 15 Center Stage Theater Sessions are: 7:30-9 a.m., 9:30-11 a.m., noon to 1:30 p.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. Open to all Pax employees. Mandatory attendance for all Naval District Washington personnel. Topics include: motorcycle, boating and driving safety, physical readiness and summer activities. Interpreting service is available at the 7:30-9 a.m. session. Play Hard — Play Safe!
Changes to ‘Where’s Gnorman?’ In an effort to be fair to employees in buildings where the Tester isn’t delivered until Thursday afternoon, calls identifying the location of Gnorman are now taken on Fridays only, beginning at 8 a.m., at 301-342-4163. If there is no answer, leave a message indicating his location. If you’re the first to call, we’ll get back to you promptly. Even Gnorman is feeling the pinch of budget constraints. Beginning this week, Gnorman winners will receive one free movie ticket, instead of two. But hey, it’s better than nothing!
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 Monique Johnson. Calls are only accepted between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Call the Tester staff at 301-342-4163.
Off base:
High School Oratorical Competition
Deadline: May 10, Event: May 22 Washington Navy Yard The Washington Navy Yard Chapter of the National Organization of Blacks in Government is seeking competitors for its oratorical competition. Event is open to students in grades 9-12. Each competitor speaks for 4-6 minutes on the theme: “Parents Just Don’t Understand: Bridging the Communication Gap Between Parents and Teens.” The competition is held at the Navy Yard. The winner will represent the Chapter at a regional competition. Cash prizes. To register and for more information, call 202-413-3726 or email johnsloret7@aol.com.
P-8A Poseidon discussion
Today, 5:30-7 p.m. Patuxent River Naval Air Museum The Patuxent Partnership and the Association of Naval Aviation, Patuxent River Squadron, announce their next panel: “P-8A Poseidon – Soon to Hit the Fleet.” Open to the public. Cost is $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information and to register, visit www.paxpartnership.org or call 301-866-1739.
Charles County Hazardous Waste Collection
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Household hazardous waste collection is now the first Saturday of each month through December. The household hazardous waste collection site is located in the parking lot of the Department of Public Works building, located at 10430 Audie Lane, off of Radio Station Road in La Plata. Items accepted free of charge include: Pesticides, herbicides, fertilizer, gasoline, oil-based paint, cleaning supplies, pool chemicals, batteries, expired prescription drugs, fluorescent lights, mercury thermometers, and other poisons found in the home. Remember, mark all containers that do not have a readable, original label. For more information, call the Charles County Department of Public Works, Environmental Resources Division at 301-932-3599 or 301-870-2778.
Charity Cornhole Tourney
Saturday, 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 703-217-9830.
Patuxent Aeromodelers Open House
May 11, 10 a.m. Patuxent Aeromodelers Club Field The Patuxent Aeromodelers, in conjunction with the Academy of Model Aeronautics Education Department, is holding their annual open house at their flying field in Hollywood. Festivities include acrobatic demonstrations, build and fly activities for kids, static aircraft displays, a fun fly contest, and a model aircraft introductory flying lesson. For more information, visit www.paxaero.com.
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DAU brings Small Business Forum to Pax By NAVAIR Office of Small Business Programs Members of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) acquisition workforce are invited to attend a Defense Acquisition University Alumni Association Small Business Hot Topic Forum from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Center Stage Theater. The event, hosted by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Alumni Association (AA) Mid-Atlantic Chapter in coordination with NAVAIR’s Office of Small Business Programs and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Office, will focus on leveraging SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) to solve acquisition problems at component and subsystem levels and address key performance parameters. “We’re offering program managers a business model and ‘how to’ handbook for SBIR/STTR integration,” said John Williams, Director Navy SBIR/STTR Programs. “The model — developed and proved by PMs — delivers innovative technologies, cost effectively, to solve some of our most difficult acquisition challenges.” Vice Adm. David Dunaway, NAVAIR commander, will kick off the event by highlighting how SBIR and STTR programs can improve outcomes in three key areas: increasing speed, delivering integrated warfighting capabilities, and improving affordability. “We need our acquisition professionals to find more opportunities for small businesses to participate and compete in our acquisitions – whether as primes or subs,” said Dun-
away. “Programs like SBIR and STTR can help our PMs leverage the innovation, agility and increased competition small businesses bring to the table.” Richard McNamara, former Director PEO Submarines, will share his experiences from the perspective of a major acquisition category program executive. McNamara will describe how he effectively utilized the SBIR program to reduce cost and technical risk on his programs. He will walk through many examples in which he used the SBIR Program to deal with single source, parts obsolescence, technical challenges, open architecture and many other issues. Mr. Nickolas Guertin, Director for Transformation, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, will discuss ways to break “vendor lock” by utilizing small businesses. “Using an Open Business Model is a proven strategy for increasing access to innovation and reducing cost through competition,” said Guertin. “Using small businesses is perhaps the most powerful tool we have to establish that open business environment and for increasing competitive pressure to reduce costs.” Dr. Oliver Allen, chief engineer, Radar and Antenna Systems Division, will address maximizing SBIR/STTR program return on investment by presenting a case study of successful approaches. Seán Crean, the director of Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs will address the DON’s Small Business Program and the role of the acquisition workforce in implementing the program. For more information, contact Shiniqua Moore, NAVAIR Office of Small Business Programs, at 301-757-9066.
Financial Counseling Services
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator is available for general audience training, supervisor’s training and commander’s training.
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 and child issues, money concerns, frequent moves, health and environmental factors and others. Call to make an appointment with a counselor.
General Military Training
The FFSC can bring seminars and workshops to your command.
New leader for HX-21
By Andrea Hein Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Communications Support Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 hailed its new commanding officer in a ceremony April 26 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
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Personal Communication
The Personal Financial Educator can help people and families work towards managing their finances, resolve financial problems and reach 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, reduce money-related stress and overcome the financial challenges of military life. Open to active-duty and retired military and family members. Appointments with the Personal Financial Educator can be made by calling 301-342-5442. To register and for more information, call the Fleet and Family Support Center at 301-342-4911. All classes are held at the FFSC building unless otherwise noted. Open to active-duty and retired military and Reservists.
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From left, Cmdr. William McConvey turns over command of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 to Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Neville at a ceremony at Naval Air Station Patuxent River during which Master Chief Petty Officer Richard Haninger leads the traditional passing of the flag.
May Classes
May 9, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This class provides information on different communication styles and ways to develop more effective speaking and listening skills. Participants practice insightful, productive and rewarding ways to interact with people.
Sponsor Training
May 13, 9-10 a.m. This training is for the active-duty military assigned to “sponsor” another active-duty service member arriving at this duty location.
Transition Assistance Program TAP/Separatee
SAPR Advocate Training
Monday through May 9, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A victim advocate is a trained volunteer who provides effective and appropriate support and guidance for victims of sexual assault. This training will prepare volunteers for the initial contact with victims and help them through the investigative, medical and judicial processes that they opt to pursue. Current advocates can attend the VA training either the entire class or part towards the refresher hours.
1-2-3-4 Parents (three sessions)
May 7, 14 and 21, 4-6 p.m. A three-session program designed to meet the special challenges of parenting children in the one- to four-year old age groups. The program focuses on the following: developmental stages, disciplining strategies, encouragement skills, building self-esteem, and bonding methods
May 13-17, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. TAP is for separating and retiring military members. It is a joint venture by the FFSC and the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs. Topics include skill assessment, résumé writing, job search methods, interview techniques, and a review of veterans’ benefits. Seating is limited. See your Career Counselor to sign up.
Stress Management
May 16, 1-2:30 p.m. Stress is a part of life. In this class you will understand how your beliefs and thought processes have an impact on how you deal with stress. Participants will walk away with specific actions to manage stress that they can use immediately.
Ten Steps to a Federal Job
May 22, 1-4 p.m. Learn how to navigate the federal job system; a 137-page training guide is provided.
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FRC Mid-Atlantic brings Christmas in April By Gary Younger Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers Public Affairs
Sailors with Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (FRCMA) Site Patuxent River celebrated Christmas in April improving a home for a St. Mary’s county resident April 27 More than two dozen FRCMA volunteers completed repairs to the home in Hollywood, Md., during the annual community relations event of Christmas in April - St. Mary’s County, Maryland, Inc. FRCMA members replaced kitchen flooring and tile in the shower, repaired a deck, created new flower beds and other improvements around the home. The event was part of a countywide effort that saw hundreds of additional volunteers at 18 sites for clean-up and light repairs of homes of those less fortunate, using materials donated or purchased at a discount from local businesses and individuals. Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Jose Martinez spent much of the day replacing roofs on two storage buildings. “I wanted to do something that would be worthwhile,” he said. “My mother taught me that if you plant something good, something good will come up.” Volunteers descended upon the residence early in the morning, gathering tools and materials and reviewing their day’s work assignments. Like ants at a picnic, people then scattered to their areas and went to work breaking up the morning’s calm with sound of generators, hammers and saws. “It was motivating to have the opportunity to help someone,” said Aviation Structural Airman Brian Lathery. Work continued until late in the afternoon as projects and volunteers moved to help others. While Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Chelsea Brown spent the day giving of her time and effort, she said she also received. “Physically, I felt tired however I cannot measure my newly found confidence and excitement to get involved
U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger
Three Sailors from Fleet Readiness Center MidAtlantic Site Patuxent River combine their efforts to repair a roof during the annual Christmas in April event held April 27. From left, Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Justin White, Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Jose Martinez and Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Frank Rolfe. with more home renovation projects,” she said. “I felt like I had become Rosie the Riveter. We can do it and we did it.” For the past 22 years, St. Mary’s County volunteers have repaired more than 630 homes; 14 community nonprofit facilities have received help with repairs; 35,900 people have shared their time and talents and have made free home repairs worth more than $5.2 million to improve the living conditions of low-income, elderly and disabled homeowners in St. Mary’s County. Christmas in April - St. Mary’s County, Maryland, Inc. is a local chapter of Rebuilding Together, a national volunteer organization that, in partnership with the community, rehabilitates the homes of lowincome homeowners, particularly the elderly and disabled, so that they may live in warmth, safety and independence. For more information about Christmas in April - St. Mary’s County, Maryland, Inc., visit www.christmasinaprilsmc.org. salmon, honey ham, potatoes, bacon, eggs, sausage, vegetables, salads, desserts and more. Cost is $21.95 for adults, $10.95 for youths ages 6-16, and $3 for children ages 3-5. Reservations are necessary. Midway Bar Season Opening Volleyball Tournament May 23 The Midway Bar celebrates its 2013 season opening with a volleyball tournament.
Rassieur Youth Center For all MWR news, visit http://cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent and click on Fleet and Family Readiness.
Cedar Point Golf Course
Call 301-342-3597 for more information. Mother’s Day Scramble May 12 Bring Mom out for a day of golf at the Mother’s Day Scramble Tournament, a two-person scramble format team consisting of Mom and any family member. Cost is $15 per team. Register at the Cedar Point Golf Course on May 12 before teeing off. Obtain a tee-time between 7 and 11 a.m. Gross and net prizes awarded. Open to authorized patrons and their guests with a valid U.S.G.A. handicap.
River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center
To make a reservation or for more information, stop by or call 301-342-3656. Cinco de Mayo Celebration Dinner Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m. We are bringing you wonderful flavors from South of the Border. Cost: adults, $14.95; youths ages 6-16, $9.95; children ages 3-5, $3; and children ages 2 and younger are Free. Mother’s Day Brunch at the River’s Edge May 12, four seatings 11:30 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Mom will love this buffet of carved prime rib, poached
Rassieur Youth Center office hours are 6-9:30 a.m. and 2-6 p.m. For more information, call 301-342-1694. Youth Soccer, Tennis Camps Registration: May 7 There are three sessions with run 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays: June 17-21, June 24-28 and July 1-5. June sessions are $155 each and the July session is $125 with no instruction July 4. Soccer Camp meets at the Beach House. Tennis Camp meets at the tennis courts next to Center Stage Theater. Teen Camp Registrations May 7-10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration after May 10 is offered during normal business hours. Teen Camp for youths ages 13-17 runs Tuesday through Thursday the following weeks: July 9-11, July 16-18, July 23-25, July 30 through Aug. 1, and Aug. 6-8. Cost is $84 per youth per week. Price does not include the cost of field trips, which occur on Thursdays. The overnight camping trip is the last week, Aug. 6-8, and is $140 per teen. This includes food, activities and lodging.
Liberty Center
301-342-3536 Bowling with Liberty, May 13, 6-9 p.m. Join Liberty at the Bowling Center and cosmic bowl for three hours of all-you-can-bowl for $4. Cost includes shoes. Open to all active-duty E1-E6 single or unaccompanied and one guest age 18 or older. For more information, call 301342-3565.
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Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Neville, the former chief test pilot for HX-21, assumed command from Cmdr. William McConvey, who stepped into the role of integrated product team lead for the Presidential Helicopters Program. “I was blessed to have the opportunity to lead the finest squadron these past 18 months and marvel at what this team accomplished,” McConvey said in his farewell speech. “You will find no greater team of dedicated Sailors, Marines, contractors and career government service personnel dedicated to their country than those assembled here at HX-21 who contribute to our test programs.” HX-21 supports aircraft program managers and fleet warfighters through developmental flight test and evaluation of rotarywing, tilt-rotor aircraft and airborne systems. More than 200 military, civilian and industry team members directly support the organization, which the Navy formally established in 2002. Incoming commander Neville expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to lead the squadron. “This squadron will continue to face challenges in the coming years, to include some we’ve never had
to face in the past,” Neville said. “Global threats remain, and commitments are not decreasing. Our uniformed service members, our civilians and their families are being asked to do more with less and not sacrifice the total quality of the product. I’m confident in HX-21’s ability to continue to attack these challenges and execute our mission successfully.” A native of Pompano Beach, Fla., Neville graduated from the University of Florida in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in architecture. The United States Marine Corps commissioned him as a second lieutenant in 1993 through the Officer Candidate Class Program in Quantico, Va., and he earned his pilot’s wings in Pensacola, Fla. Neville has held several positions within the Naval Air Systems Command, including operations officer and executive officer at HX-21, deputy program manager for Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems and chief test pilot for all Navy and Marine Corps rotary-wing and tilt-rotor developmental test and evaluation. He has more than 2,500 operational and test flight hours in 25 different type/model/series fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
Housing Office Register today by calling 301-342-3846 Free First-time Homebuyer Class May 13, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Frank Knox Building, building 2189 room 155 Learn about the entire home-buying process in this free class offered by the Virginia Housing Development Authority. Topics covered include: personal finances, credit and credit scoring, qualifying and applying for a loan, choosing the right home, and what happens at a loan closing.
Customized Creations All classes are held at Customized Creations, building 652 off of Millstone Road, unless otherwise noted. To register for any class and for more information, stop by or call 301-342-6293. Beading Bead/Embriodery Necklace Class Thursday and May 9, 5:30-8:30 p.m. In this two-day class, participants learn to make a bead embroidery necklace. Class is $60 with a $25 materials fee; all supplies are provided. Instructor: Tammy Vitale. At least five participants are required for this class to proceed. Creating a Wire and Resin Focal May 16, 5:30-8:30 p.m. In this three-hour class learn to use resin with wire and mixed media for unique focals. Cost is $35 with a $25 materials fee. All supplies are provided. Instructor: Tammy Vitale. Basket Weaving May 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students create a Bandana Basket and learn about fiber and reed types; explore different techniques in waving, twining, protecting and caring for completed baskets. The five-hour class is $45 with a $10 material fee.
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Inset photo: Public Works Environmental Division Jim Swift, left, and Larry Mills, middle, and NAS Commanding Officer Capt. Ben Shevchuk continue the station’s Arbor Day tradition by planting a native species tree April 25. This year’s tree was a Hawthorn, planted near Harper’s Creek.
Thursday, May 2 6:30 p.m., Admission Straight-laced Princeton University admissions offi cer Portia Nathan is caught off-guard when she makes a recruiting visit to an alternative high school overseen by her former college classmate, John Pressman. Pressman has surmised that Jeremiah, his gifted yet very unconventional student, might well be the son that Portia gave up for adoption many years ago. Soon, Portia finds herself bending the rules for Jeremiah, putting at risk the life she thought she always wanted — but in the process finding her way to a surprising and exhilarating life and romance she never dreamed of having. Rated: PG-13 (1 hr, 47 min) Friday, May 3 6:30 p.m., The Host What if everything you love was taken from you in
the blink of an eye? “The Host” is the next epic love story from the creator of the “Twilight Saga,” worldwide bestselling author, Stephenie Meyer. When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie Stryder will risk everything to protect the people she cares most about proving that love can
conquer all in a dangerous new world. Rated: PG-13 (2 hr, 5 min) 9 p.m., Tyler Perry’s Temptation A romance about the seductive dangers of the forbidden, this film tells the provocative story of Judith, an ambitious married woman whose obsessive passion for a handsome billionaire
leads to betrayal, danger and a choice that will forever alter the course of her life. Rated: PG-13 (1 hr, 51 min)
discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures. Rated: PG (1 hr, 38 min)
Saturday, May 4 4 p.m., The Croods (Not in 3D) The world’s first family embarks on a journey when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. The Croods
6:30 p.m., Tyler Perry’s Temptation 9 p.m., The Host Sunday, May 5 2 p.m., Jurassic Park (3D) The film follows two di-
nosaur experts, Dr. Alan Grant and Dr. Ellie Sattler, as they are invited by eccentric millionaire John Hammond to preview his new amusement park on an island off Costa Rica. Accompanied by scientist Ian Malcolm, who is obsessed with chaos theory, and Hammond’s two grandchildren, they are sent on a tour through the resort in computer controlled touring cars. But as a tropical storm hits the island, knocking out the power supply, the dinosaurs start to rage out of control. Grant then has to bring Hammond’s grandchildren back to safety as the group is pursued by the gigantic man-eating beasts. Rated: PG-13 (2 hr, 7 min) Monday and Tuesday No Movies Wednesday, May 8 6:30 p.m., The Host
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Commands honor personnel Photo by Chief Aviation Electronics Technician (AW) Pharaoh S. McMillian
Photo by Chief Aviation Electronics Technician (AW) Pharaoh S. McMillian
reenlists for five more Howard reenlists for three more Ferguson Aviation Maintenance AdminisCourtesy photo
NCTS Sailor of the Year/ Quarter: Dunford
Information Systems Technician 1st class (IDW/SW) Arthur Dunford, right, was selected as the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS) San Diego Domain Senior Sailor of the Year for 2012 and Senior Sailor of the Quarter for the 2013 second quarter. Dunford is assigned to Naval Computer and Telecommunications Strategic Communications Unit Detachment Patuxent River.
U.S. Navy photo by Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Jheyson Giraldo
Hicks reaches 10 years
Shannon Hicks, right, is awarded a Certificate for 10 years of government service by Capt. Fred McDonald, Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River executive officer, during an awards ceremony April 19 at the clinic. Hicks is assigned to the Medical Records Department.
Harrison signs on for four more
Certificate of Commendation goes to Long
Bent receives NMC Medal Gold Star
Rear Adm. CJ Jaynes, commander of Fleet Readiness Centers, left, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Medal with Gold Star in lieu of the third award to Chief Aviation Support Equipment Technician (AW/SW) Hanif K. Bent during a ceremony April 12. From September 2011 to April 2013, Bent coordinated Type Command support equipment controlling custodians, program offices and 19 site managers in the acquisition, disposition and movement of aviation support equipment valued at more than $250 million. Bent has also been selected to attend Officer Candidate School.
Haley Long, right, is awarded a Certificate of Commendation by Capt. Fred McDonald, Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River executive officer, during an awards ceremony April 19 at the clinic. Long is a technician in the Pharmacy Department.
Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Harrison recites the reenlistment oath as he is sworn in for four more years of service by Marine Corps Maj. Conrad Alston on April 11 at Marine Aviation Detachment at Pax River. Assigned to the Aviation Support Equipment Program Office (PMA 260) at Pax River, Harrison is the Reconfigurable Transportable Consolidated Automated Support System (RTCASS) fleet liaison.
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Klein retires after 25 years
Senior Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Richard Klein is piped ashore for the final time after 25 years of Navy service during his a retirement ceremony in April at Scientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1, hangar 109 here.
U.S. Navy photo by Chief Aviation Electronics Technician (AW) Pharaoh S. McMillian
Blackstock gets Commendation Medal
Capt. Gary Powe, AIR-6.0 military director, left, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Jeff Blackstock, a logistics analyst with AIR-6.8.2. Blackstock was presented the medal April 5.
trationman Petty Officer 1st Class Marica Ferguson, left, signs her reenlistment paperwork with Capt. Gary Powe, AIR-6.0 military director, as witness. Ferguson, of AIR-6.8.4, reenlisted to stay in the Navy for five more years.
U.S. Navy photo by Paula A. Paige
U.S. Navy photo by Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Jheyson Giraldo
U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger
Capt. Tracy Barkhimer, Air Combat Electronics program manager, left, presents Chief Aviation Electronics Technician William J. (Bill) Howard III of AIR-6.6 with his certificate of reenlistment. Howard reenlisted April 15 for three more years of Navy service.
U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel
Six more for Covington
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Mario, right, reenlists for six more years, repeating his Oath of Enlistment after reenlisting officer Lt. Troy Niccum. Covington has seven years of Navy service.
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McFadden adds six more
Legalman 1st Class (SW/AW) Tanika S. McFadden repeats her Oath of Enlistment during a reenlistment ceremony Monday. McFadden committed to six more years of Navy service.
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NAVAIR Leadership Development Program Spotlight: JoAnne Wallmark By Emily Funderburk Total Force Communications Support
Using skills learned in a leadership development program, a Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) program manager recently contributed to an award-winning Navywide information technology (IT) initiative. JoAnne Wallmark and the IT Acquisition Approval Process Team won a Department of Navy Chief Information Office IT/Information Management Excellence Award for their work implementing the Navy Information Dominance Approval System (NAV-IDAS). This Web-based, automated Navy tool tracks IT expenditures and provides a process by which the Navy can achieve IT procurement transparency, reduce its IT footprint, better contain costs and ensure compliance with IT statutory and regulatory requirements. Originally developed for use within NAVAIR, the team built the new system in just six months. Beginning in January 2012, they also standardized the process across the entire Navy. Wallmark and the team continue to update the system to integrate new functionalities and incorporate customer feedback. As part of the NAVAIR Leadership Development Program (NLDP), Wallmark served on a rotational assignment for the Chief of Naval Operations in the Pentagon. There, she shared the new process with Navy echelon II command information officers and oversaw the NAV-IDAS rollout and training effort over eight months. Wallmark credits her success with leading a project of this scope and complexity to the time she spent in NLDP, where she said she learned valuable lessons on fostering teamwork, encouraging collaboration and influencing people to help create cultural change. While working at the Pentagon, she also learned about Department of Defense and Navy operations, she said.
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“The classes really opened my eyes to how NAVAIR fits in the big picture,” she said. “One of the best lessons you get out of NLDP is teamwork. In several of NLDP’s leadership courses, we worked through team building exercises that consistently demonstrated the importance of teamwork to the success of a project.” Stephanie Gleason, NLDP program manager, said the classes are experiential in their approach and offer handson leadership training simulations. “In these times, leadership skills are more critical than ever,” Gleason said. “I am reminded of a quote from NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm. David Dunaway: ‘While each of us brings something unique and valuable to the table, our greatest strength and opportunity is our ability to work together to solve problems and share our successes so that others may benefit.’ JoAnne’s work on the NAV-IDAS project put her problem solving and leadership skills into practice, so now individuals across the Navy can benefit from this project’s success.” NLDP, the command’s flagship leadership program, is designed for high performing NAVAIR employees with demonstrated leadership potential, such as Wallmark. The three- to five-year program focuses on leadership and AIRSpeed Black Belt training. AIRSpeed helps reduce cycle time and cost and ensures NAVAIR’s processes contribute value to the end product or result. Wallmark said the opportunities she has had in NLDP — mentoring, rotational assignments and job shadowing senior leaders — enriched her life, both personally and professionally, and strengthened her ability to lead. “NLDP, and my experiences at the Pentagon, certainly tested many of my preconceived notions and helped me learn so much about decision - and policy-making within higher echelon commands,” she said. “In the past, I had always felt a bit ambivalent about career development pro-
U.S. Navy photo by Adam Skoczylas
JoAnne Wallmark, a program manager based at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, says her experiences as a member of NAVAIR’s Leadership Development Program helped her win a Department of Navy Chief Information Office IT/Information Management Excellence Award. grams; I soon changed my mind after a short time of being engaged in the program. NLDP is well structured and offers valuable opportunities.”
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Newtown Players Present: Godspell
Friday through May 19; various days and times Three Notch Theatre, Lexington Park Godspell is a ground-breaking reflection on the life of Jesus with a message of kindness, tolerance and love. Show includes strobe light effects. For show times and to purchase tickets, visit www.newtowneplayers.org or call 301737-5447.
Job Seeker Workshop
Monday, 2-4 p.m. Leonardtown library Librarians will be available to assist you with your job search needs — résumés, online job searching, online applications, and more. No registration required.
Introduction to Digital Photo Editing
Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Lexington Park library Adults will learn the basics of how to get digital photos from a camera or memory card onto the computer or uploaded to Facebook/Craigslist/Shutterfly. Learn basic photo editing techniques such as cropping, rotating and re-sizing too. Free class. Registration required and can be made by calling 301-863-8188 or online at www.stmalib.org.
Special Film Screening: Daughters of the Dust
Wednesday, 7 p.m. Sotterley Plantation Barn This is a free film screening of Daughters of the Dust. This film has been selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress and a Sundance Film Festival award winner, Daughters of the Dust tells the story of the Peazant family living on St. Helena Island in 1902 as they prepare to migrate to the North. Free event. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling 301-373-2280.
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MD Archaeological Conservation Lab Tour
Today, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum Get a free behind-the-scenes tour of the state-of-the-art facility that houses more than 8 million artifacts including collections from every county in Maryland. The guided tour allows visitors to get up close and personal with conservators and collections. Reservations not required.
First Free Friday
Book Discussion: The Lifeboat
Solomons Martime Festival
Memoirs and Creative Writing Workshop
Friday, 5-8 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum Museum and Drum Point Lighthouse are open and free to public. Free 30-minute boat rides available on the Wm. B. Tennison. Patuxent Voices, Southern Maryland’s premiere women’s a cappella group, performs “The Life of a Woman” concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum Celebrate Southern Maryland heritage. This free event offers something for every family member. Antique boats and motors, master maritime carvers, crafts and cooking demonstrations, traditional music, Chesapeake Bay retriever demonstrations and free boat rides.
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Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m. Calvert library, Prince Frederick Join author and editor, Elisavietta Ritchie, as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring 12 doublespaced copies of your piece of memoir, 500-800 words, to work on and share with the group. Meet special guest author David Ebenbach.
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Friday, May 10, 2013 Little Flower School Doors Open 6:00 p.m. Bingo Begins 7:00 p.m.
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Monday, 7-8:30 p.m. Calvert library, Prince Frederick This is a page-turning novel by Charlotte Rogan about hard choices and survival. Narrated by a woman, who is a newlywed, widow and on trial for her life, as unforgettable and complex as the events she describes.
Saturday 8:00am-2:00pm
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Those ugly, noisy neighbors are about to move in Scoreboard Brood II lies just underfoot, and it won’t be long before the big, noisy, beadyeyed bugs have some of us running for cover. Brood II is one of a number of separate broods of periodical cicadas marked by orange eyes, legs and wing veins, which appear in regular intervals throughout eastern portions of the United States. “There are a dozen different species of cicada in Southern Maryland,” said Kyle Rambo, conservation director at NAS Patuxent River. “Annual cicadas are out every year, but periodical cicadas, known as Magicicadas, emerge in either 13- or 17-year cycles. Brood II is a
when the cicada nymphs emerge, they leave visible holes in the ground about the width of a small finger, and immediately head for a tree or other vertical surface to shed their shell. “They must split their shell and pull themselves out,” he said. “It’s kind of like pulling off your socks without using your hands. They need a rough surface they can cling to for resistance and if that’s not tree bark, it might be the side of your house, your deck or fence, a cement wall, or a brick patio. And they’ll leave the empty nymphal casing hanging there.” In this post-molting stage, the cicadas are soft and white but will darken as their exoskeleton hardens within the next few days and their wings expand and dry out. As soon as they can fly, they’re off
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Brood II, expected to emerge in massive numbers sometime this month, is a 17-year periodical cicada. Last seen in St. Mary’s County in 1996, adults are approximately 2 inches in length with a wingspan of 2.5-3 inches. A single female can lay 400-600 eggs before dying. into the trees in search of a mate and their loud, seemingly endless, buzzing chorus begins. The sound produced by large numbers of cicadas can reach 90-100 decibels, the equivalent of a lawnmower or motorcycle, but they are diurnal creatures and will quiet down in the evening. “If you’re hearing noise at night, it’s probably katydids or crickets, not cicadas,” Rambo said. As menacing as they might look, cicadas do not bite or sting, are not poisonous and are not known to transmit any disease. The only damage they may do is to small trees or shrubs, and even that is not major. “The females have a saw-like ovipositor and will cut small slits into live tree branches to deposit their eggs,” Rambo said. “If small thin limbs get heavy enough with eggs, they can break off. The slits will also leave small scars behind on branches.” Once the eggs hatch, the nymphs fall to the ground below and burrow into the soil, beginning a process that will repeat itself again, in pre-
cisely the same way, 17 years from now. Rambo called the emergence a “boon for almost all species of wildlife,” offering a sudden over-abundant food supply. “Foxes, raccoons, skunks, bats, birds, reptiles, and amphibians will eat them,” he said. “Things that don’t normally eat insects will eat them. Everything will exploit the resource. Everything will be healthy, everything will breed, and the young will survive. It’s a good thing ecologically.” At Pax River and in the community, we can expect to notice cicadas flying around, spot lots of them sitting all over the limbs and trunks of trees and see them lying dead on the ground. “They’re oblivious to everything,” Rambo said, “so they’ll occasionally run into cars and buildings and people, too.” Expected to emerge this month, Brood II will be doing what they do through the end of July or sometime into August before things will eventually begin to quiet down once again.
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