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Celebrate Mother's Day May 10 Vol. 72, No. 18

Cleanup on Adam Island Page 2

Commandant’s Corner Page 5

Military Spouse Appreciation Day Page 6

Celebrating 72 Years of Community Partnership

May 7, 2015

Look before you lock: Keeping your child safe Did You Know?

Child heatstroke in cars can lead to:

• Severe injury or death

Children overheat up to five times faster than adults: • In 10 minutes, a car’s temperature can rise over 20 degrees • Even at an outside temperature of 60 degrees, your car’s inside temperature can reach 110 degrees • Children die when their body temperature reaches 107 degrees

Warning signs of heatstroke: • Red, hot, and moist or dry skin • No sweating • Strong, rapid pulse or a slow, weak pulse • Nausea • Confusion or strange behavior.

Graphic courtesy of KidsAndCars.org

By Shawn Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

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n average, 38 children die in hot cars each year from heat-related deaths after being trapped or left inside motor vehicles,

according to KidsAndCars.org. Even the best of parents or caregivers can unknowingly leave a sleeping baby or young child in a car; and the result can be catastrophic, ending in injury or even death.

Ironically, hot-car deaths have become much more common because of practices meant to protect young passengers such as placing them in the backseat and positioning infant seats to face backward. These pre-

cautions, which became standard in the 1990s, are important to follow because they shield babies and small kids from airbags and other hazards.

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FFSC evaluated for standardization certification

By Donna Cipolloni NAs Patuxent River Public Affairs

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professional review team from Commander, Naval Installations Command (CNIC) conducted an on-site certification of all NAS Patuxent River Fleet and Family Support Programs (FFSP), April 14-16.

“They were here to assess compliance and implementation of our FFS programs and make sure we are conducting

business in accordance with DOD Military Family Readiness standards, policies and procedures,” explained Jeff Snowden, director, Fleet and Family Support Center.

Evaluators interviewed staff members to determine their knowledge of their individual programs and whether they were aware of the latest CNIC updates that affect them. They also convened a focus group

comprising FFSP stakeholders.

“The focus group was made up of a variety of people we work with in the delivery of our programs,” Snowden said.

“There were about 18 participants, including the NAS Command Master Chief, NAVAIR Career Counselor and representatives from JAG, the NAS Public Affairs Office and the Ombudsman Assembly, among others.”

At the end of each day, evaluators sat down with Snowden and provided a daily status update of what was done and what information they still needed, as a result.

A Preliminary Certification Report was forwarded to CNIC for review and within 30 days of the visit, CNIC Fleet and Family Readiness division, or CNIC N9, will forward the site’s

See FFSC, Page 10

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Gloria Arteaga, NAS Patuxent River sexual assault response coordinator, conducts Sexual Assault and Prevention Response (SAPR) training. The SAPR program was recognized recently by a CNIC standardization certification review team as being a “best practice”.

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Cleanup on Adam Island

Partnership between DNR, Navy creates better environment for Brown Pelicans

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs dam Island, part of the Bloodsworth Island Range in the Chesapeake Bay, was once home to a spotting tower used to score impacts during the years the Navy utilized the archipelago for active bombing from 1942 to 1995.

The perimeter security fencing that surrounded the now-toppled tower was crowned with two rows of barbed and razor wire which, recently, have proven hazardous to Brown Pelicans that now call the island home.

“When the Navy abandoned the tower back in the 1990s, there were no birds on the island, so it wasn’t an issue,” explained Kyle Rambo, conservation director for NAS Patuxent River. “Now that they’ve started nesting there, some were getting entangled in the wire and it had to be removed.”

On April 16, personnel from the Pax River environmental division, Atlantic Test Ranges Sustainability Of-

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fice and Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) boarded boats for a 45 minute trip out to the island to cut and remove 80 pounds of razor wire and three times as much barbed wire.

“We needed bolt cutters and about three hours to get the job done,” Rambo said. “The razor wire was cut in small pieces, bundled together, loaded onto the boats and brought back to Pax for recycling. We had to bury the barbed wire on site as there was too much to transport.”

Just 20 years ago, Brown Pelicans were virtually extinct from the Chesapeake Bay due to bio-accumulated DDT acquired from ingesting tainted fish, Rambo noted. Once DDT usage was banned, their population rebounded and they’ve returned to the area.

“The hazardous situation only developed as the birds moved in,” he said. “Once we learned of the problem, we pooled together to make quick work of it. It was a good partnership between DNR and the Navy – and both the birds and the environment are better for it.”

U.S. Navy photos by Lindsay Tempinson

In your words: What is the best memory of your mother?

“I’ve talked to my mom every morning for the last 16 years, no matter what the time difference. She’s been there for major support, given me great advice and was an excellent example.

She says she is proud of me and that motivates me to do great things.”

Lt. Kristi Kipp NAS Patuxent River Personnel Support Detachment officer in charge

“The best memory of my mom was her reading ‘Harry Potter’ novels with us. She was always there; cooking dinner and spending time. She really cared for us.”

Alan Lothridge Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Commander, Fleet Readiness Center

“My mother had tremendous impact on my life. She was there at all my football games in high school and college. She was into fitness as well, so subconsciously she guided me on my path toward a career in fitness.”

Michael Lorentzen NAS Patuxent River Fitness Coordinator

U.S. Navy photos by Shawn Graham

“Every day is a fond memory. I talk to my mom every day. I don’t get to see her often, but our talks help. She gives me lots of good advice.”

Kierra Toney Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Commander, Fleet Readiness Center

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Dream to reality:

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The journey from Japan to Pax River Naval Air Test Center Momiyama checked in at Naval Air Test Center Patuxent River in 1957, and all he saw around him were “airplanes, airplanes, airplanes.” He would soon fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a pilot.

• Served as project engineer for the Carrier Suitability R&D and service-acceptance tests of the AD-6/7, AD-5Q, T2J-1, A3J-1, F-4H, RA-5C, A-6A, E-2C, C-2A, TT-1 and OV-10A aircraft

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

• Graduated in Class 25 of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Tester is featuring this two-part series on Thomas Momiyama, an aeronautical engineer who retired in 1995 after nearly 40 years of civil service in testing, research and technology for the U. S. Navy. Many of Momiyama’s significant contributioins to naval aviation are still in use today.

In Part 1, after Japan surrendered at the end of World War II, young Momiyama decided to learn English and move to America, in the hopes of fulfilling his dream to fly.

• Instituted the Naval Air Test Center's developmental testing of visual and electronic landing systems and pilot's cockpit displays

Thomas Momiyama, today; at age 83.

PART 2: Staying in America After having received the necessary student visa and earning a scholarship to what was then Michigan College of Mining and Technology, Momiyama arrived in the United States in 1953. While in college, he was hosted by and lived with the Thornton family, owners of a successful construction business.

Immediately, he began to focus on how he could become an American and remain in this country following graduation.

“I thought, maybe, if I joined the military they’d let me in, so I joined ROTC” he said. “Since I wanted to fly, I went to see the Air Force colonel, but he said they don’t take foreigners.

The Army took me, but made me buy my own uniform.”

At Michigan Tech, Momiyama earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering.

“No college had an aeronautical engineering degree in those days,” he noted.

“So I took general mechanical engineering and all the fluid dynamics or aerodynamics courses Tech had.”

He graduated in 1957, and even though he spent

Thomas Momiyama career highlights

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Momiyama, in flight suit, comparing notes with a contractor technician at a Pax River test site; circa 1959. four years in Army ROTC, was unable to receive a commission. But, he was told to contact the Army later if he ever became a U.S. citizen.

The path to NATC, Patuxent River There were many in the aeronautical industry interested in hiring Momiyama but being a foreigner was a continuing hindrance, as government contracts required security clearance and that meant U.S. citizenship.

“A classmate signed me up for an interview with a Navy recruiter and I thought he was crazy,” he said. “Why would the military take me if industry couldn’t?”

At the time, private industry was offering engineering graduates a yearly salary of $6,000 and their college recruiters were busy. The U.S. government was offering only $4,000, and none of the graduates

would even stop by.

Momiyama approached Jack Lancaster, the Navy representative from Naval Air Test Center (NATC), to apologize for his friend’s error in setting up the interview, but Lancaster asked him to sit down and said, “You want to work with airplanes? We’ve got airplanes.”

Lancaster asked Momiyama to give him a month to get back to him, advising him not to return to Japan just yet.

“I went to work for the Thornton’s construction company digging ditches; the next thing I knew, a big brown envelope arrived from the Navy offering me a GS-5 flight test engineer job at NATC, Patuxent River, Maryland; wherever that was. They also offered me immigrant status if I went to work for them.”

Fulfilling the dream of becoming a pilot After a couple days rid-

ing trains from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to Washington D.C., Momiyama rode one more bus past seemingly endless tobacco fields, to arrive in Lexington Park.

“I felt like I was in the middle of nowhere,” he said. “But then I spied what appeared to be a Navy base and what is now Gate 2, in the distance.”

Momiyama checked in at Pax River in 1957 and all he saw around him were “airplanes, airplanes, airplanes.” He saw the F8U Crusader that John Glenn had flown to break the coast-to-coast speed record; met Alan Shepard as he was leaving to become an astronaut; saw a catapult for the first time and watched an aircraft launch; and was shown to his wooden desk with a file on top that read “Douglas AD-6” — his first project airplane.

“I was a flight test engineer and I couldn’t believe it,” Momiyama said. “A short time later I was fitted with a flight suit and helmet and was taken to the air in a ‘chase pace’ airplane. My job included a flight card authorizing me to fly test hops and I sought every chance to fly.”

He joined a local flying club and fulfilled his boyhood dream by earning his private pilot’s license. He also went on to obtain FAA commercial and flight instructor pilot ratings; and graduated from the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School in 1960.

In 1964, Momiyama be-

• Developed the landing-aid lights that are standard equipment aboard aircraft carriers worldwide • Instrumental in providing night operational capability for the Marine Corps' AV-8B aircraft in the 1979 Indian Ocean deployment • Advanced aircraft concept work led to development of the Marines' V-22 Osprey, the Navy's T-45 trainer aircraft and training aircraft system; and the original design of the Joint Strike Fighter before it became a joint venture • Former member of NATO Advisory Group for Advanced Research and Development • In 1984, assigned as the first director of the reorganized Research & Technology Group's aircraft division responsible for research, exploratory and advanced development of air vehicles concepts, aerodynamics, materials, structures, propulsion, aircrew systems, subsystems and shipboard operations and maintenance systems • Since retirement, as a freelance aviation adviser, he promotes technological and business opportunities and global understanding for cooperative advance in aviation among peoples, organizations and nations • Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and a member of the group's Public Policy Committee came a U.S. citizen and finally earned a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve.

“We had a quick ceremony in the Flight Test Division Carrier Suitability branch coffee mess and I was sworn in just before rushing off to another test flight,” he said.

Long and illustrious career In 1967, Momiyama was assigned to NAVAIR headquarters in D.C., in the newly established Research and Technology Group where, after years of testing aircraft, he began designing them. His advanced aircraft concept work led to the development of the Marines’ V-22 Osprey, the Navy’s

T-45 trainer aircraft and the original design of the Joint Strike Fighter, before it became a joint venture.

Momiyama, Senior Executive Service, retired from NAVAIR in 1995 as the director of Aircraft Science & Research Programs.

He is satisfied with his career, proud of his accomplishments and grateful for his opportunities.

“America is the only country where, if you want to do something, you can; and you can go anywhere,” he said. “How can I be more fortunate than to think ‘I know I can do it,’ and then have the United States Navy give me the opportunity to prove it?”

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C-12 air shuttle: Convenient, cost-effective

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

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hen a quick business trip in and out is all that’s required, the C-12 shuttle service is the preferred method of transportation for some travelers at NAS Patuxent River.

The shuttle, which can carry up to eight passengers, takes the place of commercial air flights, especially to locations that are not easily accessible.

“Most of the sites we use the shuttle for are not serviced by commercial airlines,” explained Dave Gleisner, NAWCAD chief of staff. “With the shuttle, we can do a one day visit, whereas driving or using the nearest commercial airport would require a more expensive overnight stay.”

Lt. Andy Hankins, Air Operations Flight Support Office, is one of eight pilots assigned to Pax River who double as both C-12 and Search and Rescue pilots.

“There are also a couple other pilots who work with us from NAVAIR,” Hankins said.

“They help us bridge gaps when our people are on leave or when mandatory crew rest gets in the way.”

Travelers wishing to secure the aircraft must first submit an electronic form with the necessary information for Flight Operations to provide a cost quote.

“Once they have the quote, they’ll do a cost efficiency

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NAS Patuxent River Air Operations pilot Lt. Andy Hankins stands outside a C-12 Huron, a lowwing, T-tail monoplane with two turboprop engines. The C-12 shuttle provides cost efficiency and convenience for traveling personnel aboard NAS Patuxent River. analysis to justify the cost of travel before sending an actual request to schedule the flight,” Hankins noted. “We don’t charge per person, we charge per hour of flight time. So if there are eight passengers at one time, it can be financially economical.”

A few locations regularly accessed include Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst, New Jersey; Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina; Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia; NASA Wallops Island, Virginia; and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Bridgeport, CT. “From this area, it’s about a four hour drive to Norfolk,” Hankins said. “Or, to fly, it’s at least an hour and a half or two hours to D.C. or Baltimore’s airports. We can take off from [Pax] and be in Norfolk in half

C-12 Huron • Inventory: Two aircraft on station • Crew: Two • Airspeed: 334 mph • Ceiling: 35,000 feet maximum • Length: 43 feet, 10 inches • Height: 15 feet • Weight: Max. gross takeoff 13,500 pounds an hour, drop people off where their meeting is and take them back — all in the same day.”

Reasons for visits typically entail award ceremonies, changes of command, or program and site briefings for senior leadership and visiting dignitaries, which include DOD and members of Congress, explained Gleisner.

“The commander and executive director of NAWCAD have very full schedules,” he said. “The shuttle can carry up to eight passengers and allows them to make quick visits for important meetings and events they otherwise couldn’t attend, or would have to extend due to long drive times and overnight stays. These considerations, along with the cost of commercial air service, make the shuttle time and cost effective for the Command and the taxpayer.”

According to Air Ops, the shuttle service is open to just about anyone on the installation with the appropriate line of funding to pay for the service. For more information, or to book flights, contact the Flight Support Office at 301342-8977.

Engineering Village Compendex Database Training: An advanced user and innovator workshop

11 a.m. to noon May 13 NAWCAD Scientific and Technical Library 22269 Cedar Point Road Building 407, Room 108a

The Compendex is the most comprehensive bibliographic database of scientific and technical engineering research available. It includes millions of citations and abstracts from thousands of engineering journals

and conference proceedings.Contact the Technical Library at 301-342-1927 for user name and password to access this licensed database at NAS Patuxent River, and join host Pamela Nila, Elsevier Engineering Solutions manager, for tips and tricks to using Engineering Village Compendex and accelerating product research and supporting innovation. Event is free for Pax employees with MyNAVAIR accounts. Refreshments will be provided.

Correction

An article in last week’s Tester titled “Scozzari recognized as Navy’s top air traffic control tech,” erroneously stated the award level. Electronics Technician 2nd Class (SW/AW ) Maria Scozzari was awarded the Commander, Naval Installations Command Technician of the Year and not the Navywide Vice Adm. William P. Lawrence Naval Air Traffic Control Technician of the Year Award.

Subsequently, Scozzari placed third in the Navywide competition. The error was repeated in a picture caption in online editions.

The Tester welcomes comments and suggestions, or complaints about errors that warrant correction. Feedback on news coverage can be emailed to shawn.d.graham1@navy.mil or connie.hempel@navy.mil.

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But they can also put them “out of sight, out of mind.”

Babies and young kids can sometimes sleep so peacefully that we forget they are even there, according to ConsumerReports.org. It can be tempting to leave a baby alone in a car while we quickly run into the store. Don’t do it.

Babies and young children are not able to regulate their body temperatures well, warming at a rate three to five times faster than an adult — especially in a car, where the windows create a greenhouse effect. In just 30 minutes, a car’s interior can rise 35 degrees, according to KidsAndCars.org.

Listed below are some tips from Kids and Cars. org to avoid leaving your child behind: • Put something you’ll need like your cell phone, handbag, employee ID or brief case, etc., on the floor board in the back seat • Get in the habit of always opening the back door of your vehicle every time you reach your destination to make sure no child has been left behind. This will soon

become a habit. This is called the “Look Before You Lock” campaign • Keep a large stuffed animal in the child’s car seat when it’s not occupied. When the child is placed in the seat, put the stuffed animal in the front passenger seat. It’s a visual reminder that anytime the stuffed animal is up front you know the child is in the back seat in a child safety seat • Make arrangements with your child’s day care center or babysitter that you will always call if your child will not be there on a particular day as scheduled • Keep vehicles locked at all times; even in the garage or driveway and always set your parking brake • Keys and/or remote openers should never be left within reach of children • Make sure all child passengers have left the vehicle after it is parked • When a child is missing, check vehicles and car trunks immediately • If you see a child alone in a vehicle, get involved. If they are hot or seem sick, get them out as quickly as possible.

Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

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COMMANDANT’S CORNER Chief of Naval Operations’ ‘Sailing Directions’ outlines Navy’s mission Greetings Team 88, Like the Sailing Directions publication that assists mariners in planning long voyages by aiding navigation along the way, the chief of naval operations’ “Sailing Directions” lay out a course for the Navy. The CNO Sailing Directions can be interpreted as a user’s guide that outlines the Navy’s mission and the CNO’s vision, tenets, and principles.

In this column I will discuss how Naval District Washington aligns with the key tenets of CNO’s Sailing Directions: Warfighting First, Operate Forward, and Be Ready in supporting the Fleet, Fighter, and Family.

It is our job to ensure that we support the CNO and Navy’s primary mission of warfighting by providing sustainable facilities and responsible quality of life programs so that our more than 200 mission-oriented tenet commands can focus on their operational missions.

Warfighting First Two great examples of Warfighting First are the

mission activities at NAS Patuxent River and Naval Support Activity South Potomac.

NAS Patuxent River is the Navy’s premier-flight-test and evaluation center and remains one of the most vital Navy shore installations today. Every aircraft flown by the Navy is developed and tested at NAS Patuxent River first.

Key technological capabilities that will define the future fleet are being designed and developed today at NSA South Potomac. Scientists and engineers are lending their knowledge, expertise, and innovation so that our nation is never outflanked by adversaries. NSA South Potomac supports Warfighting First through research and development that anticipates the needs of the next generation’s warfighter.

NSA South Potomac is the Navy’s principal proving ground for proofing and testing every major naval gun and all ammunitions supplied to the fleet. Dahlgren’s Potomac River Test Range is the only over-water test range in the Navy and provides the perfect en-

vironment to test every gun that goes on a Navy ship.

Naval Support Activity Washington is home to some of the Navy’s largest headquarters commands, including the Naval Sea Systems Command and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock where testing is done for all new ships and submarines. In many ways Navy warfighting begins at NDW.

Operate Forward When the CNO says operate forward, he means that we have a global maritime mandate. We are at our best when we are out and about and able to provide off-shore options to the president.

That’s what we have been doing for more than 230 years and that’s what we will continue to do in the future.

Did you know that there are operations abroad that are directly supported here in this region? The unmanned air system known as Broad Area Maritime Surveillance-Demonstrator, or BAMS-D, resides at NAS Patuxent River and supports in the U.S. Fifth

Fleet while concurrently completing maintenance and test operations at NAS Patuxent River.

Since arrival in theater in January 2009, BAMSD has flown more than 15,000 hours in support of global operations.

The region’s Afghanistan/Pakistan Hands program provides training and administrative support to over 100 “hands” Program personnel typically complete six to eight months of language, cultural, and combat training before a 10- to 12-month deployment — boots on ground in Afghanistan or Pakistan.

Be Ready Readiness is the critical link that achieves the Navy’s purpose and ensures that Navy meets its mandate. The Be Ready tenet is about building competency, proficiency and resiliency in our units, the weapons systems they use to carry out the mission, as well as the individual sailors, Navy civilians and families that make up the finest Navy on earth.

Great examples of this tenet can also be found

Rear Adm. Markham Rich Commandant, Naval District Washington at every NDW installation. NSA Bethesda facilitates excellence in patient care, training and education for current and future leaders in military medicine for all military services and critical research that charts the course of military medicine.

Being ready also means preparing the leaders of tomorrow, which is being done every day at NSA Annapolis. By providing world-class services, a safe working environment, quality of life, emergency management, fire protection, air and port operations, human resources and advanced training facilities the U.S. Naval Academy leadership can focus on its mission of developing midshipmen morally,

mentally and physically, and equipping them to become the Navy’s future leaders.

At Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling all five military service branches are represented as well as a civilian workforce of nearly 1,400. The diversity of Joint and interagency missions supported at JBAB and working together to achieve a common goal, exemplifies “Be Ready.”

Whether you are an air traffic controller at NAS Patuxent River, a management analyst at NDW headquarters, or a childcare worker at NSA Annapolis, the CNOs Sailing Directions are relevant for you and should be a guide in every decision you make and every action you take. As you do your job try to think about how what you do fits into the bigger picture of the CNO tenets: Warfighting First, Operate Forward, and Be Ready. Our contributions to the fleet, family, fighter are how we achieve the CNO’s vision.

Thank you for what you do and your professionalism. You are doing a great job Team 88!

A free-throw across the Pacific spreads goodwill

By Valerie Doster Tactical Airlift Program Office (PMA-207) Communications

A team of Logistics and Tactical Airlift Program (PMA207) personnel from NAVAIR and Navy Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) recently provided some impromptu “March Madness” to local children of Cebu, Philippines.

While on travel for a security assistance logistics meeting, the team observed children playing basketball at makeshift dirt courts. After a week of watching the children’s enthusiasm for the sport, the team pooled their personal funds and purchased 27 basketballs and donated them to groups of children at two different basketball courts. The team also

Photo courtesy of Joe Bigley

The NAVAIR “Goodwill” team presents basketballs to a group of children in Cebu, Philippines: From Left: Jeff Ho, Shawn Campbell, Curtis Brooks, David Wilson, Tim Kwiatkowski and Tony Arneth. took time to play basketball with their new young friends.

The NAVAIR “Goodwill” team members included: David Wilson and Tony Ar-

neth, Support Equipment (AIR-6.7.6), Shawn Campbell, Jeff Ho and Curtis Brooks of Logistics Management Integration (AIR-6.6), Tim Kwiat-

kowski and Shelly Henderson of Tactical Airlift Program Office (PMA-207) and Joe Bigley of U.S. Navy Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP).

“I strongly believe that those who participated in this act of giving were impacted for a lifetime,” said Wilson, NAVAIR support equipment lead,

who organized the basketball donation. “The photos show the effect the gesture had on the U.S. Navy team and on the young lives in Cebu.”

PMA-207 is responsible for research, development and acquisition of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps utility, medium and executive lift transport, aerial refueling, range support and tactical mission aircraft.

The program office is responsible for the lifecycle management of the C-12 Huron, C-26 Metroliner, UC-35 Citation, C-20 Gulfstream, C-9 Skytrain, C-37 Transport, C-40 Clipper and the K/C-130 Hercules/Super Hercules.

Valerie Doster provides contract communications support as an employee of AVIAN LLC.

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Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 8

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

Cmdr. Rueben Floyd, right, Naval Test Wing Atlantic chief of staff, waits for a participant’s pitch to hit its mark during a dunk-tank fundraising event held by NAS Patuxent River Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society May 5 at the Pax Commissary.

Pax raises money for NMCRS with dunk tank fun

By Shawn Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

Willing participants found themselves a little wet behind the ears — and the rest of their bodies totally soaked — as they fell victim to the “ManEating Shark Exhibit” May 5 to benefit the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS).

Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician (AW/SW)

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James Dice, NAS Patuxent River NMCRS chairperson, collected money and organized the dunk-tank voting so people could nominate the candidates they wanted to have dunked.

“We raised money on both ends,” Dice explained. “People donated during nominations, while some of the folks nominated made donations to ‘buy’ their way out. Some

people wanted to be dunked for fun. It was a huge success and incredibly fun.”

Overall, NAS Patuxent River has raised more than $80,000 for NMCRS. NMCRS provides financial assistance and education, as well as other programs and services to members of the Navy and Marine Corps, their eligible family members, widows, and survivors.

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Center Stage Theater

Fleet and Family Support Center All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center in Building 2090 off Bundy Road unless otherwise noted. Classes are open to active-duty and retired military and Reservists. Reservations are necessary and can be made at FFSC or by calling 301-342-4911.

• Movie Line: 301-342-5033 • Reservations: 301-342-3648 • Ticket Prices: E-1 to E-5 category: adults, $3.50 and youths ages 6-11, $2.50. All others: adults, $4.50; youths ages 6-11, $3.50.

• 3-D glasses: $1 • Authorized ID required for admission Thursday, May 7 6:30 p.m., Woman in Gold (Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 50 mins.)

Sixty years after she fled Vienna during World War II, an elderly Jewish woman, Maria Altmann, starts her journey to retrieve family possessions seized by the Nazis, among them Klimt’s famous painting ‘The Lady in Gold’. Together with her inexperienced but plucky young lawyer Randy Schoenberg, she embarks upon a major battle which takes them all the way to the heart of the Austrian establishment and the U.S. Supreme Court, and forces her to confront difficult truths about the past along the way.

Friday, May 8 6:30 p.m., The Longest Ride (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 19 mins.)

This drama centers on the star-crossed love affair between Luke, a former champion bull rider looking to make a comeback, and Sophia, a college student who is about to embark upon her dream job in New York City’s art world.

As conflicting paths and ideals test their relationship, Sophia and Luke make an unexpected

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and fateful connection with Ira, whose memories of his own decades-long romance with his beloved wife deeply inspire the young couple. Spanning generations and two intertwining love stories, this film explores the challenges and infinite rewards of enduring love.

9:30 p.m., It Follows (Rated: R, 1 hr. 37 mins.)

For 19-year-old Jay, the fall should be about school, boys and weekends at the lake. Yet, after a seemingly innocent sexual encounter she suddenly finds herself plagued by nightmarish visions; she can’t shake the sensation that someone, or something, is following her. As the threat closes in, Jay and her friends must somehow escape the horrors that are only a few steps behind.

Saturday, May 9 4 p.m., Home (Rated: PG, 1 hr. 36 mins.)

When Oh, a loveable misfit from another planet, lands on Earth and finds himself on the run from his own people, he forms an unlikely friend-

ship with an adventurous girl named Tip who is on a quest of her own. Through a series of comic adventures with Tip, Oh comes to understand that being different and making mistakes is all part of being human. And while he changes her planet and she changes his world, they discover the true meaning of the word HOME. 6:30 p.m., Furious 7 (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 17 mins.)

Continuing the global exploits in the unstoppable franchise built on speed, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of Furious 7. James Wan directs this chapter of the hugely successful series that also welcomes back favorites Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Elsa Pataky and Lucas Black. They are joined by international action stars new to the franchise including Jason Statham, Djimon Hounsou, Tony Jaa, Ronda Rousey, Nathalie Emmanuel and Kurt Russell. Neal H.

Moritz, Vin Diesel and Michael Fottrell return to produce the film written by Chris Morgan.

9:30 p.m., The Longest Ride (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 19 mins.)

Sunday, May 10 Free Sneak Preview 2 p.m., Pitch Perfect 2 (Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 55 mins.)

Collegiate a cappella group the Barden Bellas enter into an international competition that no American team has ever won.

First come first served. Admission will begin at 1 p.m. No camera phones, camcorders or any other recording devices will be permitted in the theater. (this includes tablets and hand held gaming systems with a camera).

Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12 Theater is not open Wednesday, May 13 1 p.m., The Legacy of Heart Mountain - Free showing (Unrated, 56 mins.)

6:30 p.m., The Longest Ride (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 19 mins.)

Classes Playgroup at Glenn Forest Community Center: 10-11 a.m. May 7, 14, 21 and 28 Smooth Move - Home or Abroad: 9-10 a.m. May 7 Sponsor Training: 9-10 a.m. May 11 Ombudsman Assembly: 6-7:30 p.m. May 12 Stress Management: 2-4 p.m.

May 18 Anger Management (six twohour sessions): 2-4 p.m. May 19, 21, 26, 28, June 2 and 4 Survivor Benefit Plan: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 20 Résumé Writing: 1-4 p.m. May 20 Ten Steps to a Federal Job: 1-4 p.m. May 21 Budgeting for Baby: 10 a.m. to noon May 27

Ready Navy www.ready.navy.mil Spring has sprung, and hazardous weather conditions are right around the corner. Get a free information packet on how to prepare for hurricanes, severe weather and other potential emergencies at the Fleet and Family Support Center.

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. To make an appointment with a counselor, call 301-342-4911 or 202-685-6019.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) EFMP is a DOD program that addresses the special needs of military families. Sailors with an exceptional family member — a family member with special needs such as a medical or educational disability — are encouraged to enroll in the EFMP so the Navy can do its part in caring for EFM needs. Email James Lettner at james.lettner@ navy.mil.

Scoreboard As of May 1 Intramural Softball League Monday/Wednesday division River dawgs 4-0 Dirty dogs 4-0 PPE 3-1 Moe’s tavern 3-1 Boozing’ ballers 2-2 Hardwood 2-2 Softballs of steel 1-3 Chiefs 1-3 Sons of pitches 0-4 ASD 0-4 Tuesday/Thursday division Salty dogs 4-0 Aviators 4-1 A/O 3-2

Bad medicine VQ-4 Halraisers VX-1 Sliders Warlocks It’s not cricket

3-2 3-2 2-3 2-3 1-3 1-4 0-3

Intramural Golf League Nighthawks 2-0 PGA 1-0 Goat locker 1-1 FRC 1-1 NAVAIR 0-1 VX-23 0-1 VX-1 0-1

June 5th-7th, 2015 CAMP MARIA, LEONARDTOWN, MD Grief camp for children who experienced loss of a loved one.

Ages 6-17 Activities: small therapeutic process groups, equine therapy, arts & crafts, swimming, canoeing, yoga, and much more Lunch provided, nurse on site

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

Phone directory Information, Tickets and Travel Office 301-342-3648 Drill Hall 301-757-3943 River’s Edge 301-342-3656 NRC Solomons 410-326-6830 Fleet & Family Support Center 301-342-4911 Center Stage Theater 301-342-5033 Customized Creations 301-342-6293 Rassieur Youth Center 301-342-1694 Cedar Point Golf Course 301-342-3597 Special Events Fleet & Family Readiness/ MWR Expo 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8 Navy Exchange (NEX) Join us at the NEX for information on upcoming events, programs, classes and more. Expo features: Drill Hall, ITT (Information, Tickets and Travel), Center Stage Theater, Liberty Center, Customized Creations, River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center, Child and Youth Programs, Energy Zone, Naval Recreation Center Solomons, Cedar Point Golf Course, Bowling Center, Aquatics, West Basin Marina, Fleet and Family Support Center, Auto Skills Center, and Navy Gateway Inns and Suites.

Pet Costume Contest 1 p.m. May 16 Navy Exchange A $5 donation is requested for each dog entered in the competition. All proceeds will be donated to the St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League. There will be Six Categories: Small / Medium / Large/ Overall Best / Owner & Pet / Dog Trick. Register by 12:30 p.m. the day of the event. Winners will receive a prize and a feature photo in the Tester.

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Memorial Day Commemoration 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 22 West Basin Marina This event is free and open to all with base access. As we kick off Memorial Weekend let’s not forget what the weekend is really about. Join NAS Pax River as we welcome the Navy Ceremonial Guard. The Navy Ceremonial Guard is pleased to offer their Navy Color Guard, Firing Party, Drill Team, and Flag Support to aid in the recognition of our Memorial of the Fallen Ceremony. After the Navy Drill Team presentation MWR’s American Picnic kicks off along the beautiful Patuxent River.

MWR will be providing live music by “The Piranhas”, free food, drinks, outdoor activities and more.

bountiful buffet at River’s Edge!

On the buffet: Grilled Flank Steak with Burgundy Mushroom Gravy, Chicken Breast with Apricot-Almond Stuffing, Herb-Dusted Cod, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Baked Virginia Ham, Southern Style Biscuits with Sausage Gravy, Salmon Display, Scalloped Potatoes, Medley of Vegetables, Hash-Brown Potatoes, Muffins and Danish, Fresh Fruit Display, Salad Bar, Assorted Desserts, Iced Tea, Coffee and more.

Open to all with base access.

Cost: $21.95, adults; $10.95, children ages 6-11; $3, children ages 5 and younger. Gratuity is not included. Member coupons are redeemable for this event. Reservations are required. Call 301-3423656.

Washington D.C. Memorial Bus Trip 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 23; bus will pick up and drop off at the Wildwood Plaza in California, MD This event is free for active-duty members and their families, and Gold Star Members. Join MWR as we take a shuttle bus to Washington D.C., a Memorial Day Weekend must-do.

The shuttle bus will be leaving Wildwood Plaza at 8 a.m. and returning back to the plaza at 7 p.m. The shuttle will be dropping our patrons off at the Navy Memorial in D.C., and at 11 a.m. Rolling Thunder visits the Navy Memorial and holds a wreathlaying ceremony featuring special guests and live performances. All patrons are requested to report back to the shuttle no later than 5 p.m. Active Duty members and their families, and Gold Star Members can register at the ITT office. Registration is first come, first served.

NRC Solomons Learn to Swim Registration resumes Memorial Day Weekend at the Riverside Aquatics Complex.

River’s Edge Open for lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays Mother’s Day Brunch May 10 11:30 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.

Treat Mom and your family to a

Cardboard Boat Race 6 p.m. May 23 at the Riverside Beach Bring your imagination and set sail on your very own cardboard boat. Basic supplies will be provided to build your own boat — cardboard, plastic and duct tape only.

Join us at the Riverside Beach at 6 p.m. for the big race! Register at the Adventure Zone by 5:45 p.m. the day of.

Concert at Light House Park 7:30-10:30 p.m. May 24 The tradition continues bringing live music performed by Wildgood back to NRC Solomons to help us kick off and send off summer the right way with us again! Riverside Refreshments will be open selling your favorite snacks, drinks and adult beverages. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a great evening of music. If inclement weather occurs the program will be moved to the Large Pavilion. This event is free and open to Active Duty, Reservist and Retired Military, DoD and their family members.

Customized Creations Paint n’ Party 5-8 p.m. May 21 Bald Eagle Pub Cost: $35 per person; includes all materials. This program is open to all with base access, ages 21 and older. Participants are painting a beautiful seahorse. Wine and drinks are available to purchase from the bar. The pub opens 30 minutes prior to the class for patrons to order food and drinks.

Register by May 13.

ITT Eat - Paint - Enjoy with Ruddy Duck Adventures and MWR Noon to 3 p.m. May 9 Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse Bring a friend and join us for lunch at the Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse in Piney Point, 16800 Piney Point Road.

After lunch, grab a brush and unleash your undiscovered artistic talent during an artist-led step-by-step painting class.

Cost: Liberty $30 for E-1 to E-6 active-duty military who ride with Liberty Center to and from event, bus departs at 11 a.m.; $59.50, all others. Register by May 1.

Tickets available Washington Nationals Baltimore Orioles Navy Football Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Bowie Baysox Richmond NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Offer Purchase a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series ticket and get: Admission to Toyota Military Hospitality area on race day featuring refreshments and special appearances, limited to first 1,500 participants; and a complimentary Military Appreciation Pre-Race Pit Pass valid from 2-6:30 p.m., time and weather permitting. Tickets available at www.rir.com/salute, select “NAS Patuxent River”.

Garden Plot Rentals Now available Plot size: 30’x75’. Cost: $30 plus a $15 refundable clean up deposit for each plot rented. Call 301-3423508.

Great Wolf Lodge Special June 26 Cost: $412 for a two-night stay in a family suite that sleeps six, six waterpark passes and $8 in arcade tokens. Register by May 22.

Cedar Point Golf Course Free Active Duty Golf Instruction May 7, 14, 21 and 28 Cedar Point Golf Course Classes are one hour and are offered at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Group instruction for all skill levels.

All equipment is provided. No registration is necessary.

Mother’s Day Scramble May 10 Cedar Point Golf Course Bring Mom out for a day of golf and fun at our Mother’s Day Scramble Tournament. Players reserve their own tee-times between 7 a.m. and noon. Cost: $15 per team; does not include greens fees.

Memorial Day Stroke Play May 25 Cedar Point Golf Course Open at all authorized patrons and their guests with valid USGA handicap. Players reserve their own tee-times between 7 a.m. and noon.

Cost: $10; does not include greens fees.

Drill Hall Summer Hours: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and holidays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Ballroom Dancing 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, beginning April 23 Cost: $48 per person. Register at the Sports and Fitness Office.

Health & Fitness Expo 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7 Drill Hall Enjoy light refreshments while gathering information on local programs, receiving health screenings and trying out a group exercise class for free. This event is open to all with base access. Contact the Fitness Coordinator at 301-3425449.

Triathlon 8 a.m. June 6; rain date: June 13 Outdoor Pool Register at the Fitness and Sports Office. Free for active duty, retired, reserve military and DOD civilians and their family members; $10 for contractors. ID required for proof of eligibility. All competitors must wear an approved safety helmet that meets SNELL and/or ANSI standards.

Rassieur Youth Center Parent’s Night Out 6-9 p.m. May 1 Are you a parent in serious need of a night off?! The Youth Center is open the first Friday of each month for Parent’s Night Out. Whether you need a date night, shopping trip, or even a quiet evening to rest, Parent’s Night Out gives you the break you probably need and definitely deserve. Cost is $4 per child per hour, this month we will be enjoying Tacos and limbo.

Navy Flying Club Private Pilot Ground School 5-8 p.m. Mondays Building 2189 auditorium The Patuxent River Navy Flying Club is offering Private Pilot Ground School until May. The course meets the requirements for the FAA knowledge test and for Navy Continuous Learning credits. For more information or to enroll in the course, contact Joe Dziewit at 301-862-1110, or come to the Club office located behind and next to the Post Office on base.

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Bike to Pax River on National Bike to Work Day May 15 Join the experienced cyclists from PaxVelo as they lead a commuter bike convoy to NAS Pax River on National Bike to Work Day. All levels of cyclists encouraged to participate. Leaving 6:30 a.m. from Callaway and Wildewood Shopping Centers; returning 4:15 p.m. from Drill Hall and cyclists can branch off, as needed, to reach their final destination. For information or questions, visit www.paxvelo.com.

Pax Junior Enlisted Appreciation Barbecue 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 15 Field across from Building 409 Come out and support Pax’s junior Sailors. All are welcome to attend. Sponsored by the NAS Patuxent River First Class Petty Officer Association. Cost: free for E-5 and below, $5 a plate for E-6 and above and civilians. Serving a choice of hamburger or hotdog, chips and a drink.

Golfers, Sponsors Sought for Forrest Center Golf Tournament Sign up now for May 22 event Cedar Point Golf Course The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center is seeking golfers and sponsors for its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament, benefitting St. Mary’s County student participation in SkillsUSA regional, state and national competitions.

Registration for each golfer is $75, which covers green fees, cart, oncourse refreshments and lunch.

To reserve a spot (foursome or individual), e-mail name and telephone number to LDWhitmer@ smcps.org or bjskinner@smcps. org.

Request base access, if needed. Space limited. For more

information about tournament sponsorship, call Capt. Whitmer at 301-475-0242 ext. 28214 or Bonnie Skinner at 301-475-0242 ext.

28201. Four sponsorship levels available: $250 to $1,500.

Where’s Gnorman?

Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Anyone spotting Gnorman can email tester@dcmilitary.com or phone 301-342-4163 now through 5 p.m.

Friday, and include a brief description of where he’s located. One name is drawn from all entries and wins a Center Stage Theater movie ticket. The same person cannot win more than once per month.

Gnorman was found in the April 30 issue by Nicole Thompson, on Page 3 in the veterans book discussion group photo.

Energy tips of the week Turn off lights in unoccupied spaces; use task lighting as needed; take advantage of natural light, where available.

OFF BASE Lyme Disease Awareness Film 6:30 p.m. May 12 Calvert Library, Prince Frederick Sponsored by Lyme Awareness Network, a grassroots Lyme activist group will be showing the film, Under Our Skin Part 2: Emergence.

Get up to date information and links about this disease. Short Q&A after the movie.

Crab Pot: Pitch Contest for Southern Maryland 6 p.m. May 13th Patuxent River Naval Air Museum PaxSpace and the Southern Maryland Innovation and Technology (SMIT) Meetup are happy to announce the first ever Crab Pot pitch contest designed to showcase great ideas from across Southern Maryland. Pitches can be for new ventures, products, or processes. The only requirement is that the venture, product, or process be truly innovative. For more information please visit www.paxspace.org/crab-pot.

Volunteers Needed for District of Columbia Special Olympics Military Day 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20 3600 John McCormick Street, NE, Washington, D.C. Volunteers are needed to: help set up tables, serve as athlete escorts, field umpires, award presenters, lane monitors, athlete staging personnel, para-medics, distribute water and as finish line personnel. Individuals interested in volunteering should use the online registration form or contact their individual Command Volunteer Coordinator: Army 202-6850493; Air Force 240-857-6344; Coast Guard 202-372-2272; Navy 202-433-6854 and Marines 202 -433-0016 or 703-693-4840.

Register Now for Redskin Park Combine Challenge 9-10:30 a.m. June 6 Redskins Park in Ashburn, Virginia Military members are invited to test their skill level against other military and first responders. Free event; donations accepted to support youth sports and to fight childhood obesity. Space is limited. To register, visit www.mynflexperience.com/#!register/c1k6r; enter Chris Moore and Billy Saunders as your sponsor; complete the registration form; select the Redskin Park Combine Challenge, the $85 fee is waived; select 9-10:30 a.m.; click submit. A NFL Legend or Sponsor will contact household with specific instructions about the day’s event in terms of details and structure.

St. Nicholas Chapel Services Schedule Protestant Services • Worship 11 a.m. Sunday • Men’s Discipleship 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday Religious Programming Center • Women’s Study 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday and 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday Religious Programming Center Catholic Services • Mass 5 p.m. Sundays

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ON BASE Pax River Health Clinic Open for Enrollment Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River is open to TRICARE Prime retirees and their family members for enrollment. Call 877-874-2273 to enroll.

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Around Town Summerseat Farm Annual Plant Sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9 A day of fun, gorgeous plants, crafts, kids fun, food, education, petting zoo, tour the 1884 manor house and farm area, which dates to 1678. Walk the grounds and take photos. Live music at 11 a.m.

For more information, phone 301373-6607 or visit www.summerseat.org.

8th Annual Calvert County Arts Festival 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 9 All Saints Episcopal Church, Routes 2 and 4, Sunderland Sample the best Patuxent Wine Trail wines ($15 fee at gate) including souvenir tasting glass; shop local juried artisans; live entertainment; children’s crafts, raffles, food and more. Tour our 1692 church & labyrinth. Save money; reserve your wine glass at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/694744.

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Proceeds benefit parish and community projects. No admission fee.

Free parking.

Genealogy Open Lab 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 9 Charlotte Hall Library Genealogy Open Lab where participants will use the library computer lab to do genealogical research on their ancestors with assistance from the instructor. Basic computer skills and email account are required. Registration is required, www.stmalib.org Mother’s Day at Historic Sotterley Plantation Noon May 10 Mothers will receive the guided tour the 1703 plantation house at Sotterley for half off on their special day. Stroll the blooming gardens, walk the grounds and nature trails, view the historic outbuildings and slave cabin, picnic on the lawn.

Chesapeake Bay Waterfowl Arts Show 8 a.m. live auction of decoys; 10 a.m. gates open, May 16 St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown A celebration of the traditional arts. See, taste, experience and purchase a wide array of Chesapeake Bay culture. Artists, retriever demos, decoy competition, taste testing and more Quarter Auction Benefiting Animal Welfare League Noon May 17St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds Auction begins at 1 p.m.

Lighthouse Lovers Adventure Cruises June and July dates Calvert Marine Museum Lighthouse lovers are invited to the popular Lighthouse Adventure Cruises on Saturdays, June 20, July 11, July 25 and Aug. 8 aboard a pri-

vate charter vessel. The cost is $130 for the day-long trip; museum members pay $120. Lunch is on your own.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 410-326-2042 ext.

41 to reserve your spot.

• Discover other fun, interesting and educational things to do and places to go throughout the area by visiting: St. Mary’s County events: www.visitstmarysmd.com/ events-entertainment/ St. Mary’s County libraries: www.stmlib.org Calvert County events: www.co.cal.md.us Calvert Marine Museum: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Calvert County libraries: www.calvert.lib.md.us

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Continued from 1 Certification Findings Report. Pax River’s FFSC will then have 30 days to request a reconsideration of the findings, if necessary; and 90 days to complete corrective actions and forward the required Evidence of Compliance for review.

In their out-briefing, evaluators noted that FFSP staffers are professional, forwardthinking, successfully

work together as a team and have been flexible in the face of staff turnover challenges. Leadership was noted as proactive and responsive to staff advocacy and development.

Pax River’s Sexual Assault and Response Program, or SAPR, was specifically recognized and identified as “best practice,” meaning it is a benchmark for similar programs elsewhere, utilizing correct, effective methods and showing positive results.

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