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TESTER Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Vol. 72, No. 19

Local NSBE Chapter Wins Awards Page 3

My Kidney Saved My Sibling’s Life Page 4

PMA-201 Precision Strike Weapons Page 8

Celebrating 72 Years of Community Partnership

May 14, 2015

Ceremony timeline

May 22, West Basin Marina 11 a.m. - Parade the Colors 11:03 - National Anthem 11:08 - Invocation 11:13-11:30 - Naval Air Station Commanding Officer remarks 11:30-11:40 - POW/MIA Table ceremony 11:40-11:45 - Wreath laying 11:50 - Ceremony ends.

Participants invited to the free American Picnic.

11:51 - Naval District Washington Drill Team presentation May 23 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Washington D.C. Vietnam Memorial bus trip. This event is free for active-duty members and their families, and Gold Star families.. The bus will pick up participants and drop them off at the Wildewood Plaza in California, Md. U.S. Navy graphic by Shawn Graham

The Missing Man Table is a place of honor in some dining facilities of the U.S. armed forces in memory of fallen, missing, or imprisoned military servicemembers. The table serves as the focal point of ceremonial remembrance. During a ceremony, a narration is given to the audience that explains the symbolism of each item.

Pax Memorial Day Ceremony to honor all veterans, Gold Star Families

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AS Patuxent River plans to honor all veterans, with a special recognition to Vietnam War

Veterans — 50th Anniversary Commemoration and Gold Star Families, during a Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony scheduled 11 a.m., May 22 at West Basin Marina.

Lt. Helen Teague, NAS Patuxent

River Fleet and Family Readiness deputy director, said it was important to acknowledge servicemembers past and present, for honorable service and knowingly putting their lives on the line for our country.

“It’s important to always remember the Americans in each branch of service who never came home,” Teague said. “Our ceremony strives to remind everyone that we should never forget these brave men and

women. They answered our nation’s call and served the cause of freedom in a special way.”

Naval District Washington

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Marinas and campgrounds ready for summer season

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs t may not be summer on the calendar, but we all know Memorial Day weekend unofficially kicks off the season of sun, sand and swimming.

Anticipating the increased activity, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) personnel at both NAS Patuxent River and Navy Recreation Center (NRC) Solomons have been busy readying their marinas and campgrounds.

Pax River’s West Basin

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Marina manager Sue St. Onge, attended a three-day course in April where she, along with 10 other Navy marina managers, began training that will eventually lead to her earning a marina operator certification and qualification.

“The direction of Commander, Navy Installations Command in the future is to ensure that all Navy marina managers have some form of certification,” explained Frank Pace, outdoor recreation director. “We want to

License and permit required for fishing

Fishing throughout NAS Patuxent River, NRC Solomons and Webster Outlying Field requires both a license from the state of Maryland and an additional installation permit. To obtain a license online, visit http://dnr.maryland.gov/service. To obtain a permit online, go to http://naspaxriver.isportsman.net.

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

make sure the folks running group of the new certification The kayak rental program was so popular last year, NAS Patuxent River MWR added four regular kayaks, four tandem kayaks our facilities receive state of implementation.” and two fishing kayaks to this year’s inventory. the art training so that the customers using our facilities get the biggest bang for their buck. That includes environmental training, which is imperative. Sue is in the first

In addition to managing the Pax marina — which was inspected by Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and recertified in January as a Maryland

Clean Marina — St. Onge also manages the campgrounds and runs the kayak program.

“That program was such a success last year, we’ve add-

ed four more regular kayaks, two fishing kayaks and four tandem kayaks,” she said.

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MWR shows families how to get fit

U.S. Navy photos by Connie Hempel

NAS Patuxent River MWR hosted a Health and Fitness Expo May 8, at the Drill Hall. The expo showcased health and fitness programs,while exposing military and civilian employees to new fitness opportunities.

Family readiness, programs and events touted at Pax

U.S. Navy photos by Shawn Graham

NAS Patuxent River Fleet and Family Support Center, with MWR, hosted a Family Readiness Expo at the Pax River Navy Exchange May 8. The expo provided information on upcoming events, programs, classes and more.

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Local National Society of Black Engineers wins national, regional awards Chapter looks for more members

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

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ational Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Southern Maryland Professionals was honored recently by NSBE, winning not only the 2015 Region II Professionals Chapter of Year award, but also the National Professionals Chapter of the Year award.

“The awards were based on the work we’ve done throughout the current fiscal year, which included programming for kids and college students, career development for our members and other forms of community service,” said chapter president Maurice Patterson, systems engineer with PMA-272, who himself won two NSBE awards, including Young Technical Professionals National Member on the Move.

Patterson noted the chapter’s after-school programming for kids includes field trips and various hands-on STEM workshops such as

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Members of National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Southern Maryland Professionals hold the banner marking them as the winners of the 2015 Region II Professionals Chapter of the Year Award. making slime and bouncy balls, egg-drop competitions, building structures with popsicle sticks, and making model rockets. For college students, they offer scholarships and advice on such topics as how to navigate career fairs; and for their professional

members, they can help with career development.

“We offer various workshops, like résumé writing and objective/assessment writing to help people maximize what they put on paper to showcase their work throughout the year,” he said.

“We have entrepreneurship panels that can help someone get a business going or take it to the next level, or we’ll show how to effectively network to get you to that next career opportunity.”

The chapter’s members are currently all from NAS

SAR team ‘direct deploys’ above Patuxent River

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

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potted offshore recently were members of the NAS Patuxent River Search and Rescue (SAR) team conducting a “direct deployment” training exercise.

“Traditionally, a rescue swimmer will jump from the helo into the water, swim to the survivor and prepare them to be hoisted when the helo comes back over top,” said SAR pilot Lt. Andy Hankins, who was at the controls during the exercise. “But during direct deployment, we keep the swimmer attached to the hook.”

Hankins explained that, at night, or especially in rough seas, the swim to the survivor can be particularly exhausting, especially if the swimmer is fighting against waves, or if there are multiple survivors. “[Direct deployment] is safer, to some degree, because if the swimmer is attached to the helo, we

can physically move them away if there’s danger to be avoided,” he said.

While SAR regularly conducts ongoing proficiency training, this particular exercise was to train newly arrived team members who had not yet deployed as rescue swimmers on the proper method for hoisting survivors during direct deployment, he noted.

Hankins kept the MH60 Sierra hovering 70-feet above the Patuxent River during the exercise.

“The aircraft system can hover at any altitude, but 70-feet keeps most of the salt spray away from the windshield, aircraft and engine,” he explained.

“These waters are brackish, but it’s especially an issue on the ocean with saltwater. If it gets in the engines, the water evaporates and leaves salt crystals, which are very corrosive and can damage fast moving fan blades and cause major issues.”

Patuxent River, but they are looking to branch out and increase their presence in the community, welcoming anyone who wants to join.

“You don’t have to be an engineer and you don’t have to be black,” Patterson clarified. “We want anyone who

will help us further our mission to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.”

Patterson knows firsthand what a difference NSBE can make.

“I kind of breezed through high school and thought I’d do the same in college, but it didn’t work out that way,” he said. “I started off pretty bad, failing a few classes in my first semester. NSBE was there to help me get back on track. They were kind of like a family. Originally, I just joined to make friends and didn’t think of the benefits of the organization until I needed them.”

For information about the national organization, visit www.nsbe.org.

For more information and activities for the local Southern Maryland chapter, visit www.NSBEsomd.org; check out their Facebook page by searching NSBESoMD; or email Patterson at president@nsbesomd.org.

Erker takes helm of VX-23

U.S. Navy photo by Kelly Schindler

Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Erker stands with Cmdr.

Michael Masica in front of friends, family and squadron members during a change of command ceremony at NAS Patuxent River, May 8. Erker relieved Masica as commanding officer of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 after having served as the squadron’s chief test pilot since 2013.

During Masica’s tenure as commanding officer, the squadron completed the first landing of the F-35C Lightning II aboard an aircraft carrier, the first landing of an F/A18F Super Hornet aboard an aircraft carrier while using the MAGIC CARPET system and the first in-air refueling of the X-47B unmanned aerial system.

As Naval Air Systems Command’s largest flight test squadron, VX-23 supports research, development, test and evaluation of fixed-wing tactical aircraft including the F-35B/C Lightning II, F/A-18A-D Hornet, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and EA-6B Prowler.

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

A Search and Rescue team swimmer dangles from an MH-60 Sierra helicopter during a “direct deployment” exercise offshore at NAS Patuxent River.

C-12 Shuttle Phone Number Correction

In last week’s Tester article about the C-12 shuttle service, the phone number for the Flight Support Office was wrong.

The correct phone number is 301-342-7977.

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COMMENTARY My Brother’s Keeper: How my kidney donation saved my sibling’s life

By Lashelle Taylor Program Management (AIR 1.0) executive assistant

Approximately 21 people die each day waiting for an organ, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). My brother could have been a statistic, but two years ago I donated one of my kidneys to save his life.

On May 16, my brother, James Allen, will participate in the National Kidney Foundation’s Capital Area Kidney walk in Washington, D.C., to raise awareness about kidney disease, the need for organ donors and fund programs that educate and support those at risk.

A few years ago this 3to 5-mile walk would have been an impossible feat for my brother. James was diagnosed with diabetes two years before his kidneys began to fail. We found out after a sore on his foot wasn’t healing properly and the doctors noticed other symptoms, such as his increased fatigue and decreased appetite.

James started dialysis, but without a kidney transplant his life expectancy was only about five to six years. If he wanted to live a better life, he would need a kidney transplant.

Typically, about 95,000 people are on a kidney transplant waiting list, according to the HHS, but despite the odds, we had to stay optimistic.

A co-worker’s intervention I was surprised when one of James’ co-workers decided to donate her kidney. After it was determined that she was a match, doctors immediately scheduled them both for surgery; but the day before the operation, his co-

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Always open 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.

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Continued from 1 Lashelle Taylor

How you can help To learn more about organ donation or to register as an organ donor, visit www.organdonor.gov.

To learn more about the National Kidney Foundation Walks, visit donate.kidney.org.

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Lashelle Taylor’s brothers, from left, Dennis Allen and James Allen. About two years ago, Taylor donated one of her kidneys worker backed out.

I wasn’t angry about to James Allen after he was diagnosed with diabetes and kidher change of heart. In ney failure. fact, it got me thinking. If this woman was willing to save my brother’s life, why couldn’t I, his sister, do the same?

When I have tough decisions to make, I seek my mother’s counsel. She advised me to pray on it, which I did.

Call it a sign from above, but around this time, I read a story in the base newspaper about a NAVAIR employee who donated one of her kidneys to a fellow church member.

Here was another example of someone willing to save the life of an acquaintance.

I knew right away I had to do whatever I could, so I scheduled the appointments to see if I was a match.

A perfect match

The process of finding out if I was an organ

match for my brother took about two days. It involved getting my blood drawn to determine the quality of the match, and getting a CT scan to check the anatomy of my kidneys. The doctors also needed to ensure I was in good health.

Two weeks later, I finally got a phone call telling me I was a perfect match, meaning there was a very small chance that my brother’s body would reject my kidney. When I told James the great news, he gave me a big hug and started crying.

We were scheduled for surgery at Georgetown University Hospital at 7:35 a.m. on Aug. 13, 2013. With God watching over me, I wasn’t scared at all. After a long, but suc-

cessful operation, James and I were in the recovery room by 5 p.m.

Life with one kidney My life hasn’t really changed, but my brother’s has changed dramatically.

I feel completely normal with only one kidney. The only thing I must do differently is drink a lot of water to keep the organ flushed, and monitor my medications.

My brother, who before surgery was tired and depressed, now lives an energetic and positive lifestyle.

He watches his health, eats a completely vegan diet, and even walks 10 to 15 miles every day.

I hope my story inspires someone to donate a kidney, or any other organ to save a life.

(NDW) Drill Team will parade the colors, play Taps, fire a three gun volley and construct a prisoner of war (POW) and MIA table.

“The tradition of setting a separate table in honor of our prisoners of war and missing comrades has been in place since the end of the Vietnam War,” Teague explained.

“The manner in which this table is decorated is full of special symbols to help us remember our brothers and sisters in arms,” she said. “The POW/MIA table is smaller than the others, symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner alone against his or her oppressors. This table is separate from the others and can be set to represent each service participating in an event or ceremony.”

For Teague, the true meaning of Memorial Day hits close to her family.

“I have a personal connection with Memorial Day because my grandfather served during World War II,” Teague added. “He served in the British Royal Navy and defended liberties for his country and ours. No matter where we live, or the country we serve, we must always take a moment to reflect and honor those who gave their lives so we could have a better world.”

Capt. Heidi Fleming, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer, said while honoring our fallen, we should also

think about the families and loved ones they leave behind.

“It’s imperative that we continue to acknowledge and recognize our Gold Star families,” Fleming said. “Our country doesn’t forget about anyone, particularly families that have lost so much.”

Navy Gold Star Program (NGSP) is a comprehensive program designed for families of servicemembers who die while on active duty. The program provides a level of long-term assistance and support not previously available to these family members.

The mission of the program is to deliver services to survivors using a holistic approach.

“We must also recognize our Vietnam Veterans who stood up and defended our country,” Fleming said. “It’s important to pause and reflect on the sacrifices of what these great men and women did and those who gave their last full measure.”

On March 8, 1965, America’s ground war in Vietnam began when 3,500 Marines were deployed. By Christmas, nearly 200,000 servicemembers were in the country. By the end of the war, nearly 3 million Americans had served in Vietnam.

“Sailors, Marines, Soldiers and Airmen fought bravely and proudly in the service of our nation and we should honor them,” Fleming said.

The following ceremony is a free family barbecue with outdoor activities for all ages until 4 p.m.

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NAVAIR NPS master’s degree grads work together to create engineering solutions fessional education and development for NAVAIR military officers and civilians desiring to improve their expertise in systems engineering. In addition to MSSE or MSES, a Lead Systems Certificate program provides graduate-level courses to prepare senior active-duty military officers and civilians for positions as lead system integrators.

By J. Raynel Koch NAWCAD Public Affairs

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wenty-four Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) employees and officers were recognized for completing a two-year master’s degree in systems engineering via the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) at a graduation ceremony in the north engineering center April 21.

Rear Adm. Dean Peters, commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), congratulated the graduates and praised their academic achievement in using cross-domain analysis, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

“Everyone is starting to recognize the merit of cross domain disciplinary training,” said Peters. “All of our programs depend on cross domain expertise to be able to deliver capable and effective technological solutions to the fleet.”

“It was encouraging to see the diverse folks from within this graduating class, including people from our contracting competency,

U.S. Navy photo by Steven Kays

Twenty-four Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) employees and officers were recognized for completing a two-year master’s degree in systems engineering via the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) at a graduation ceremony in the north engineering center April 21. our engineering competency, our test competency, and our logistics competency,” added Peters, who also recognized members of the audience for the support they provided to the graduates. “Thank you and congratulations to the graduating class and their families.

I fully appreciate that the person getting the degree here today is not the only one who put forth effort and made sacrifices to re-

alize this accomplishment.

This is a day for you also, because your hard work has finally come to fruition.”

To earn Master of Science degrees in systems engineering (MSSE) or engineering systems (MSES), degrees under the program, students completed a challenging, 16-course curriculum that included a capstone project designed to resolve real NAVAIR engineering issues.

Two NPS graduates, Cmdr. Vernon Red and Ronald “Barry” Walden were presented with the Meyer Student Award in recognition of their educational excellence and leadership.

“Everyone had a different perspective,” said Tracey Scindian, NPS graduate.

She said that obtaining a cohesive voice was the most challenging, yet rewarding aspect of the capstone

project. She explained how each group member added their expertise to their 200-page research project about laser-guided technology. “We had a nice, well-rounded group of professionals whose expertise ranged from test, program management, and environmental science. Each person was able to add their viewpoint to the project.”

NAVAIR has partnered with NPS to provide pro-

NPS Graduates in the April 2015 cohort No. 11 (MSSE) Shane Axness, Nicholas Barlett, Paul Conlin, Georg Contag, Cynthia Davis, Mark DeArmas, Hughlyn Henderson, Daniel Hyatt, Rustin Laycock, Johanna Matias, Sean McKnight, Ryan Schmidt, Tracy Scindian, Ronald “Barry”Walden, Thomas Wang, Maj Zarra (MSES) Jonathan Catalano, Matthew Kiefer, William “Chris” Kimmel, Robert “Tim” Leake, Brittany Teig, Nicole Theberge, Cmdr.

John Red, William Winters

CNO reenlists Naval District Washington Sailors Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert delivers the oath of enlistment to Sailors from Naval District Washington and Norfolk at the Washington Nationals Navy Appreciation Day game.

Reenlistees from NAS Patuxent River were Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Rafael Cabrera and Masterat-Arms 2nd Class Zachery Farrell.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Laird

CAMPING

Continued from 1 “The tandems will make it even more fun for families, who can now go out on the water in pairs.”

Pax’s campgrounds also feature new items this year.

“We put in handicappedaccessible picnic tables at all three campgrounds,” St. Onge said, “along with new signage that will let customers know what other ac-

tivities are going on within MWR — like movies playing at the theater and upcoming events.”

Likewise, NRC Solomons spruced up its campground and prepared Point Patience Marina, which has been named a Maryland DNR Certified Clean Marina for the last 15 years.

“We had maintenance crews take down dead vines, clean up leaves and debris, and repaint the lines for parking places,” said Jen

Marchant-Beavers, NRC recreation director. “We also dewinterized the water pipes and the pump-out station is ready for use by boats.”

New equipment at NRC this year includes picnic tables, grills and fire rings.

“For not a lot of money, a family can spend a few days camping, swimming, fishing, rent a canoe or kayak and feel like they’re on vacation — all while not being far from home,” Pace noted.

Launch and live demo:

Acquisition Planning software tool to make debut at Lunchtime Q&A Noon to 2 p.m. May 19 Center Stage Theater The Acquisition Policy and Process Department (AIR 1.1) invites the NAVAIR’s acquisition workforce community to its Lunchtime Q&A session where it will launch and provide a live demonstration of the new and more user-friendly Acquisition Planning (AP) software tool. Questions can be submitted before the event. Members of NAVAIR’s geographically separated sites may participate via video teleconference. For more information, visit https://myteam.navair.navy.mil/corpapps/ams/home/res10/ sitepages/qa.aspx or call Christopher Bukolt at 301-757-6610.

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Hogan named police officer of the year IFF Mode 5 completes developmental testing From the Program Executive Office for Tactical Aircraft Programs (PEO(T))

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

Patrolman First Class Robert Hogan, NAS Patuxent River Security Department, center, was among eight law enforcement officers from around St. Mary’s County to receive an Officer of the Year Award during the 15th annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day ceremony May 12 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center as part of National Police Week, May 11-17. National Police Week pays tribute to officers who have died in the line of duty. With Hogan are Capt. Scott Starkey, NAS Patuxent River executive officer, and Col. John Romer, NAS Pax River’s chief of police. wholeheartedly supports the Department of Navy policy on force protection by proactively monitoring the base’s

fence lines and patrolling the shorelines. Embracing the

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Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Fact Filipino-American women worked with the underground resistance movement to help American forces in the Philippines throughout the three-year period of Japanese occupation during World War II. These

courageous individuals smuggled food and medicine to American prisoners of war and carried information on Japanese deployments to Filipino and American forces working to sabotage the Japanese Army.

The Naval Air Traffic Management Systems program office (PMA-213) took the next evolutionary step with the threat-recognition system for the F/A-18E/F Hornet and EA-18G Growler following completion of developmental testing at Patuxent River Naval Air Station from June 2013 through February 2015.

Through a series of ground and flight test events conducted by Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, the PMA-213 Combat Identification (CID) team completed developmental testing for IFF equipment, which is known as an AN/APX-111 Common Interrogator Transponder. The developmental testing effort was led by Andrew Tebbano, CID test engineer, and Stephanie Boyd, F/A-18 Hornet identification test lead.

“IFF in warfare is paramount and PMA213 is providing the Navy with the most advanced information technology available for this important capability,” said Thomas Youhn, Naval Air Systems Test and Evaluation program manager. “CID integration software testing was completed in time to meet the PMA-265 H10 software configuration set operational schedule bringing Mode 5 and improved capabilities to the F/A-18 fleet.”

In an operational environment, Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFC-CA) provides enhanced offensive and defensive counter-air mission performance for long-

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The AN/APX-123 transponder supports Mode 5 and provides Legacy SIF, Mode 4, and Mode S functionality operation. The AN/APX-118 is upgradeable via an OEM-installed ECP kit to create an AN/APX-123. range fire control and projection.

For the F/A-18E/F Hornet and EA-18G Growler, carrying out the NIFC-CA strategy, Mode 5, will provide a highly reliable, safe and positive friendly identification capability, explained Youhn.

“IFF has matured a great deal since the days of old when national markings were used on airplanes to visually identify nationality and determine friend or foe,” said Youhn. “Modern technology allows for [vessel] identification within hundreds of miles of separation to increase the pilot’s safety levels, which allows the Navy to bring ‘em back alive.”

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Since coming to Pax, Hogan has been a “dependable and dedicated officer for the agency,” according to his awards package, which also credits Hogan for fostering a “One Team, One Fight” mentality through his resourceful approach to mission accomplishment as well as the strong working relationship he developed with agency personnel.

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Spring brings out more bicyclists, joggers and walkers

By Shawn Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs and NAS Patuxent River Safety Department

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s the warmer weather brings more bicyclists, joggers and walkers to the roadways, and with summer vacation for children right around the corner, now is the time for drivers to be even more cautious when taking to the streets.

Kordeen Kor, NAS Patuxent River safety officer, said drivers must be attentive to driving and limit distractions while on the road.

“Attentive driving means no texting, no reaching for a water bottle and no fiddling with the radio,” Kor explained. “Drivers should pay particular attention to joggers and people on bikes.”

Kor said joggers and bicyclists should pay close attention and heed base and state guidance.

“Bicyclists and motor vehicle operators can start by

following guidance found in the Maryland Vehicle Law and in Naval Air Station Patuxent River and OPNAV instructions, 5560.2 and 5100.12 series,” he said.

“Cyclists should also ensure their bikes are in good working order,” Kor said.

“Ensure you perform maintenance on your bike before every ride. Periodic upkeep can save your life.”

Tips for sharing the road Walkers and Joggers • When on the roadside, wearing portable headphones, earphones, cellular hands-free devices, iPods or other listening devices isn’t allowed • Wear light-colored clothing. During periods of reduced visibility and between sunset and sunrise, wear reflective clothing • Face oncoming traffic • Travel in a single-file line • Obey all traffic rules • Personnel are not authorized to run, jog or walk in the roadway on base during high

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A bicycle is considered a vehicle in Maryland and has the same rights and responsibilities as other motor vehicles. Bicyclists must obey all traffic signs, signals, lights and road markings. traffic density and peak traffic periods • When participating in a command function, all personnel must wear fluorescent or reflective vests provided by their command.

This applies to everyone exposed to traffic hazards, not just the lead and following individuals.

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the traffic • Obey all traffic laws • Ride single file • Do not carry passengers unless the bicycle is designed to do so or carry anything that prevents the rider from

keeping both hands on the handlebars • Wear a bicycle helmet that has been approved by American Consumer Product Safety Commission, American Society for Testing and Materials, American National Standards Institute or Snell Memorial Foundation • Wear light-colored clothing. During periods of reduced visibility and between sunset and sunrise, wear reflective clothing • Required safety equipment: working breaks and reflectors. If you ride between sunset and sunrise, you must also have a white light on the front of your bicycle that is visible for a distance of at least 500 feet and a red light that is visible for at least 600 feet.

With a bit of preparation and knowledge on the parts of all users of the roadway, the summer can still be enjoyable, as well as safer for all.

If you have any questions concerning these requirements, call the Safety Department at 301-342-5160.

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As of May 7 Intramural Softball League Monday/Wednesday division River dawgs 6-0 Dirty dogs 6-0 Moe’s tavern 4-1 Boozin’ ballers 4-2 PPE 3-2 Hardwood 2-4 Softballs of steel 2-4 Chiefs 1-5 Sons of pitches 1-5

• 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 14 6:30 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.

ASD 0-6 Tuesday/Thursday division Salty dogs 6-0 Aviators 5-2 A/O 5-2 Bad medicine 5-2 VQ-4 4-3 Halraisers 3-4 Sliders 2-4 VX-1 2-5 Warlocks 1-6 It’s not cricket 0-5

PSD CORNER CHANGE TO CRITERIA TO OBTAIN AN ID CARD: 6:30 p.m., Unfriended (Rated: R, 1 hr. 23 mins.)

9:00 p.m., It Follows (Rated: R, 1 hr. 37 mins.)

Friday, May 15 6:30 p.m., Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (Rated: PG, 1 hr. 34 mins.)

After six years of keeping our malls safe, Paul Blart has earned a well-deserved vacation. He heads to Vegas with his teenage daughter before she heads off to college. But safety never takes a holiday and when duty calls, Blart answers.

Sunday, May 17 Free Showing 2 p.m., The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Wate (Rated: PG, 1 hr. 33 mins.)

SpongeBob goes on a quest to discover a stolen recipe that takes him to our dimension, our world, where he tangles with a pirate.

9:00 p.m., Unfriended (Rated: R, 1 hr. 23 mins.)

This film unfolds over a teenager’s computer screen as she and her friends are stalked by an unseen figure who seeks vengeance for a shaming video that led a vicious bully to kill herself a year earlier.

Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19 Theater is not open

Saturday, May 16 4 p.m., Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (Rated: PG, 1 hr. 34 mins.)

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Wednesday, May 20 6:30 p.m., Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (Rated: PG, 1 hr. 34 mins.)

Sunday, May 24 Free Sneak Preview 2 p.m., San Andreas 3D (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs.)

After the infamous San Andreas Fault finally gives, triggering a magnitude nine earthquake in California, a search and rescue helicopter pilot and his estranged wife make their way together from Los Angeles to San Francisco to save their only daughter. But their treacherous journey north is only the beginning. And

when they think the worst may be over ... it’s just getting started.

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).

The RAPIDS system no longer allows expired documents (such as Driver’s License, etc.) to be used as a second form of Identification to obtain a new ID card.

If you have any questions on acceptable forms of ID please call 301-342-1054.

As summer break approaches the volume of customers in the CAC/ID card offices generally increases.

Walk-in appoints are always welcome, but for faster service you may make an appointment at: https:// rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil, choose the state of Maryland, and enter 20670 under the “Make Appointment” tab, and choose from one of our two CAC/ ID offices. If you have trouble finding an appointment, we also have offices located in Dahlgren, Va., and Indian Head, Md., which tend to have less traffic. If you need any assistance making an appointment, please feel free to call our CAC/ID card office at 301-342-7323.

RAPIDS Self-Service (RSS) is also available to CAC holders Check your DEERS records, generate a DD Form 1172-2 for dependents and update contact information at https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/self_service Sponsors may also check or update your DEERS Record by calling 800-538-9552.

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News Briefs 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.

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.

NAS Pax River Blood Drive 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19 Moffett Building Atrium, Building 2272 Sponsored by the Armed Services Blood Program at WRNMMC, Bethesda, in conjunction with the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River.

To schedule an appointment in advance, go to www.militarydonor.com and enter the code “NSPR”. Walk-in donors are also welcome. All blood donations go to military personnel.

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Golfers and Sponsors Sought for Forrest Center Golf Tournament May 22; register now 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, on-course 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 301475-0242, x28214 or Bonnie Skinner at 301-475-0242, x28201. Four sponsorship levels available: $250 to $1,500.

Kids’ Fishing Derby 9 a.m. to noon June 6; register now LOX Farm Pond, corner of Tate and Buse Roads Catch and release event open to children ages 15 and under with base access. Must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes awarded in age groups, hot dogs and drinks provided, no fishing license or base permit required that day. Registration is free, but limited to 45. Pick up a form from the front porch of the Mattapany Rod and Gun Club, across the street from the Skeet range and drop it back off in drop box at same location.

For questions or more details, please call Van Marks at 240-925-2188 or Chris Tyson at 301-247-5044.

Where’s Gnorman?

Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Anyone spotting Gnorman can email tester@ dcmilitary.com or phone 301-3424163 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 May 7 issue by Lori Haizlip, front page, upper left-hand corner in the Mother’s Day flowers.

Energy tip of the week Turn off copy machines, plotters, scanners, coffee pots and other electric appliances at the end of the day, weekends and holidays.

OFF BASE Volunteer for District of Columbia Special Olympics Military Day 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20 3600 John McCormick Street, NE, Washington, DC..

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 on-line registration form or contact their individual Command Volunteer Coordinator: Army 202-685-0493; Air Force 240-8576344; Coast Guard 202-372-2272; Navy 202-433-6854 and Marines 202 -433-0016 or 703-693-4840.

Chick-fil-A Military Appreciation Day 45150 First Colony Way 4-7 p.m. May 20 All active-duty and retired military personnel, and their immediate families, receive a free Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich meal or four-piece nuggets kid’s meal; must present military ID.

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Fleet and Family Support Center 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 9-10:30a.m.; click submit.

Elks Association Camping Opportunity for Military Kids Apply now Camp Barrett, Annapolis Through the Junior Warriors Program at Camp Barrett, the MD, DE and DC Elks State Association provides a week-long camping opportunity for children of Active-Duty Servicemen, National Guard and Wounded Warriors. The camper’s fee of $125 is paid

by Elks member donations. Available dates for camping for boys are the weeks of June 21, June 28 and July 5. For girls, the dates are July 12, July 19 and July 26. For more information and to apply, contact Junior Warrior chairman Danniele McKnight at dannielemcknight@yahoo.com. For more information about Camp Barrett, visit www.elks-camp-barrett.com.

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

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.

Classes Playgroup at Glenn Forest Community Center: 10-11 a.m. May 14, 21 & 28 Stress Management: 2-4 p.m.

May 18 Anger Management six two-hour sessions: 2-4 p.m. May 19, 21, 26, 28, June 2 and 4 Survivor Benefit Plan: 11:30 a.m.

- 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 Clinical Counseling 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.

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Continued from 6 concept of community policing, Hogan has conducted more than 250 foot patrols of the two housing communities as well as various work centers on base. He also also conducted 465 traffic

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.

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.

Find Your Command Ombudsman Find out who your Ombudsman is. Visit www.ombudsmanregistry. org, click on “Contact Your Ombudsman” and follow the prompts, or call 301-757-1861 to speak with the NAS Patuxent River Ombudsman Coordinator.

stops to reduce the number of traffic accidents on the installation. As a result, he issued 264 citations and 229 warnings, one even resulted in an arrest.

Hometown: Annapolis Why he joined the police force: “I have many friends who serve with Calvert County Sheriff’s and with the State Police.”

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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 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.

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.

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.

Coming Soon: 4th of July Buffet Saturday, July 4 at the River’s Edge NRC Solomons Learn to Swim Registration resumes Memorial Day Weekend at the Riverside Aquatics Complex.

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

River’s Edge Open for lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays

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.

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 301-342-3508.

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.

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 teetimes 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.

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 Girls Teen Lock-in 5-10 p.m. May 22 at the Rassieur Youth Center Fee: $2 per teen During extended hours, teenage girls are invited to participate in activities including group games, chick flicks and spa fun within the Teen Center! Girls are encouraged to wear pink and bring their own beauty products for hair and nails! Food and refreshments will be provided!

Family Cookout 6-8 p.m. May 29 at the Rassieur Youth Center Cost: $2 per person Come enjoy hot dogs, chips and drinks as a family. This is a great opportunity to bond and spend time together playing outdoor games including corn hole! Please sign-up and pay at the Youth Center front desk by Wednesday, May 27.

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. 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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Around Town Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Annual Meeting 5:30 p.m. May 14 At the Museum The public is invited to stop by and hear about what’s been accomplished this past year; the progress on the new exhibit hall; upcoming events; and opportunities for volunteers. Appetizers and drinks at 5 p.m.

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, teste, experience and purchase a wide array of Chesapeake Bay culture. Artists, retriever demos, decoy competition, taste testing and more.

Monthly Flea Market 8 a.m. May 16 and 17 Maryland Antique Center Leonardtown Find hidden treasures at the monthly flea market. Rain or shine.

Introduction to the Internet 2-4 p.m. May 21 Lexington Park library Participants will learn terminology, basic features, and how to navigate the Internet. Pick up tips on browsing and evaluating websites in order to make your browsing experience more successful. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration is required.

Aircraft Induction Ceremony 4 p.m. May 21 Patuxent River Naval Air Museum

Everyone is invited to welcome the newest helicopter on display the SH-3A Sea King (BuNo 148038).

Guest speakers, refreshments. For more information, contact Scott Bruce at 301-904-5143.

Sotterley Farmer’s Market 8 a.m. to noon May 23 Sotterley Plantation Purchase home-grown vegetables, fruit and plants, as well as unique hand-crafted items.

Downtown Tunes 6 p.m. May 23 Leonardtown Square Live music on the Square. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. Free.

Citizen Scientist Symposium for Fossil Enthusiasts May 25 and 26 Calvert Marine Museum Harms Gallery An exciting opportunity for members of the fossil collecting community. At 10 a.m. May 25, attend the presentation, “Calvert Cliffs Stratigraphy”; followed at 11 a.m. by “Field Notes: Best Practices.” At 10 a.m. May 26, attend the presentation, “Amateur Contributions to Paleontology”; followed at 11 a.m. by “Relating Calvert Cliffs to Panama.”

Free; open to the public.

Public Sail Aboard the Dee of St. Mary’s 2-4 p.m. May 30 Calvert Marine Museum Experience the Patuxent River like never before on a two-hour sail aboard the historic skipjack, Dee of St. Mary’s. Tickets cost $15, ages 8

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Friday Sunset Sail 6-8 p.m. June 12 Calvert Marine Museum Enjoy the views along the scenic Patuxent River and learn the history of the skipjack, Dee of St. Mary’s, and what life was like for working watermen. Guests are welcome to bring snacks and a libation of choice. Tickets cost $25. Children under 12 not permitted. Other dates available include June 17, Aug. 7 and Sept. 4. Call 410-326-2042, extension 42, to make a reservation.

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