TESTER Naval Air Station Patuxent River
Memorial Day Ceremony May 22, West Basin Marina Vol. 72, No. 20
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Accolades Around the Air Station Pages 4 and 5
Pax People: Dan Bramos Page 6
Celebrating 72 Years of Community Partnership
Aims to prevent summer season mishaps, on and off base
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Oil Spill Response Team
AS Patuxent River is hosting its Annual Summer Safety Standdown for service members and civilian employees at Center Stage Theater, May 21. The theme of this year’s Navy Summer Safety Campaign is, “Manage risk, safeguard the mission.” The standdown provides Pax Pros with safety tips for recreational activities during the “101 Critical Days of Summer.” During the “101 Critical
Days of Summer” — running from Memorial Day to Labor Day — According to the Naval Safety Center, people are more likely to be injured or killed from accidents related to seasonal activities including boating, severe weather and natural disasters, grilling, and traffic incidents. Kordeen Kor, NAS Patuxent River Occupational Safety and Health Program director, said since the seasons have changed, many of our
Sailors and civilians want to go outside and have fun, quite often they will be injured because they will overdo it. “After lying around all winter, people need to work into the routines to avoid injury,” Kor explained. “People are outside more and many of their activities are riskier. That’s why there are more injuries.” During the summer months, Sailors, their family and their friends attend beach parties,
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U.S. Navy graphic by Shawn Graham
During the “101 Critical Days of Summer,” which runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, people are more likely to be injured or killed from accidents related to seasonal activities such as boating, swimming, severe weather and natural disasters, grilling and traffic incidents. cookouts, and summer parties, which often combine alcohol consumption, hot weather and high risk activities. “All personnel must drink responsibly and especially avoid alcohol when they are operating powered equipment,” Kor added. “It’s a good practice to avoid alcohol when playing sports, and swimming. They just don’t mix well.”
See Standdown, Page 8
Event Details
8-10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 21 Center Stage Theater Interactive displays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Fall protection Topics include: • Recreation and bicycle • Traffic Safety safety • Responsible drinking • Heat Stress • Lawn mower/chainsaw • Food safety safety • Child safety seats • Water/Boating Safety • Environmental and • Sexual assault, domesnatural resources tic violence • Blood pressure/skin • Fire extinguisher testing
Moms on the Move class builds fitness, encourages camaraderie By Shawn Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs
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oms on the Move is a free, hour-long workout for adults to bring their kids to get a good sweat. The purpose of the class is to teach parents about fitness, wellness and health. Hillary Essington, MWR assistant fitness coordinator, said the class is open to anyone who has access to the Drill Hall and dads are welcomed. “This class is not just a workout, it a social gather-
ing as well,” Essington said. “Participants get to meet new people and make friendships parents and children alike. “ The workouts include cardio, strength and flexibility. The class takes place in the Drill Hall from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. It also models good exercise habits for the youngsters and that their participation alongside their parent is welcomed. “Expectant mothers can continue to exercise as long as their doctor has given
See Moms, Page 10
U.S. Navy photos by Shawn Graham
Moms on the Move workouts include cardio, strength and flexibility training. The class is open to everyone who is authorized to use the Drill Hall.