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Hidden battles

PTSD not just for war veterans U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

An IED (improvised explosive device) can be any size. Don’t ignore an unattended package or random item you notice lying around.

‘See something, say something’ Pax employees prompted to report suspicious activity

By Shawn Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

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f You See Something, Say Something,” is a national campaign that raises public awareness of the indicators of terrorism and terrorismrelated crime, as well as the importance of reporting suspicious activity to state and local law enforcement. Informed, alert communities play a critical role in keeping our nation, base and community safe.

Non-traditional threats have become a real concern amongst the military protection community within the National Capital Region, according a Naval District Washington All Hands message sent last month. The message also noted that the surveillance by criminal elements of military installations has increased greatly in the past few months.

“You should always be extra vigilant and aware of your surroundings for traditional methods of

criminal activity or unusual activity” said NAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer Capt.

Heidi Fleming.

“Some things, whether on or off the installation, are not normal to the observer,” she said. “If you see cars parked in areas for long periods of time, or you see someone loitering, in areas where that shouldn’t be happening — something uncommon — report it.

“Pax River is one team,” Fleming added. “We must succeed together. Each of us is an extra set of eyes for anything which appears abnormal. If you see something, say something to law enforcement.

It’s that simple.”

Suspicious activity Suspicious activity is any observed behavior that could indicate terrorism or terrorismrelated crime. This includes, but is not limited to: • Unusual items or situations: A vehicle is parked in an odd location, a package/luggage is unattended, a window/door is open that is

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after someone goes through a traumatic event such as combat, assault or disaster. Most people have some stress reactions after a trauma. If the reactions don’t go away over time or disrupt your life, you may have PTSD.

By Shawn Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

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urviving life after a traumatic event is difficult. According to studies by the Pentagon and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), officials found that a high percentage of servicemembers showed symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other psychological problems within three months of returning from service in combat units abroad.

Michelle Adams, Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC) acting counseling and advocacy supervisor, said although PTSD manifests in our servicemembers who returned from conflict, it can also be found in many other facets of day to day life.

“One of the programs we have at FFSC is the Family Advocacy Program (FAP),” Adams explained.

“It’s meant to prevent and educate servicemembers about family violence and child abuse.”

FAP provides clinical assessment, treatment and services for military members and their families involved in incidents of domestic abuse.

“Many of our victims and our alleged offenders have displayed traumas associated with PTSD,”

Maryland Route 235 from Airport View Drive to Frank Knox Building Volunteers will hold Stop22 signs to support veterans who are struggling with thoughts of suicide. The Stop22 campaign is intended to bring awareness to the local community about the significant suicide rate of returning wounded warriors, 22 per day and growing, and urging community members to get involved and contact political leaders to keep the awareness and pressure on to do more to mitigate this trend.

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Adams added. “They may have never received help. It’s important that we understand their needs and obtain necessary services.”

What is PTSD? According to the VA, PTSD is a mental health disorder that can occur after you have been through a trauma. A trauma is something horrible and scary that you see or that happens to you. During this type of event, you think that your life or others’ lives are in danger. You may feel afraid or feel that you have no control over what is happening.

Examples of these events include: • Combat or war exposure • Child abuse • Terrorist attacks • Sexual or physical assault • Serious accidents, such as a car wreck • Natural disasters, such as a fire,

tornado, hurricane, flood, or earthquake.

After the event, you may feel scared, confused and angry. If these feelings don’t go away or if they get worse, you may have PTSD. These symptoms may disrupt your life, making it hard to continue with daily activities.

Treatments TMany types of treatment for PTSD exists. You and your doctor will discuss the best treatment for you. You may have to try more than one treatment before you find the best one for you.

Two types of treatment appear to be the most effective for PTSD at this time. There are: • Counseling

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Commandant’s Corner: Remembering Midway Greetings Team 88, Today, hundreds of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from across the National Capital Region, together with tourists from around the world, gathered at the U.S. Navy Memorial in honor of the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

Since former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jay Johnson’s declaration that the June 4 anniversary of the Battle of Midway be celebrated as one of the two most significant dates in naval history, Naval District Washington has been marking this momentous victory with a ceremony in the nation’s capital as Sailors around the globe also pay tribute.

Each year, we gather to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of those who served, those who fought and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We honor today those heroes who were instrumental in the battle that marked the turning point in the pacific theater of World War II. Only seven months after the Pearl Harbor attack, the outnum-

Midway’s place in history

• Regarded as a critical turning point in the Pacific during World War II, the Battle of Midway was one of the greatest naval battles the world had ever witnessed.

• During the Battle of Midway, seven ships slipped beneath the waves and 3,364 men lost their lives in the service of their respective countries.

• Midway was a dramatic victory. Facing four veteran Japanese aircraft carriers, the U.S. Navy won the battle with only three aircraft carriers — Enterprise (CV-6), Hornet (CV-8), and Yorktown (CV-5) — augmented by land- based fighters, bombers, and torpedo planes from Midway.

• The balance of sea power in the Pacific shifted from Japan to an equity between America and Japan. Soon after the Battle of Midway, the U.S. and its allies would take the offensive in the Pacific.

Rear Adm. Markham Rich Commandant, Naval District Washington bered and outgunned American fleet halted the Japanese advancement across the Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Navy is what it is today in large part because of the selfless deeds in 1942 when so much hung in the balance.

Although the numbers of local Midway veterans in attendance dwindle each year, their legacy continues to live on.

One of the local Midway veterans that joined us in the past was retired Marine Corps Maj. Albert Grasselli, who passed away in January. Grasselli took part in the Battle of Midway as an aerial

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Deserted and gaunt, the sea around her stained with her thick black blood, the Mikuma capsizes to port and sinks as the setting sun disappears in the west. navigator who flew ammo from Pearl Harbor to Midway and was able to navigate 24 planes safely to his base, Ewa Marine Air Station. He was a regular honorary of the ceremony and will be truly missed.

Among the other local

Midway veterans we honored in the past are retired Capt.

John W. Crawford and retired Chief Gunner’s Mate Chief Hank Kudzik. Crawford, who was a cryptologist, served on USS Yorktown (CV-5). He received the deciphered message that revealed the bear-

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ings and location of the Japanese Fleet. Because of those efforts, the U.S. Navy was able to prevent Japan’s plan to capture Midway and lure our carriers into battle and destroy them.

Kudzik, who was 17 years old then, served aboard one of the fleet’s largest boats, USS Nautilus. USS Nautilus was the submarine that played a pivotal role in the Battle of Midway.

During the ceremony, I was joined by the Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michelle Howard, leaders from

the U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard in honoring our living history for their extraordinary service, 73 years ago.

I cannot tell you how important it is to remember and learn from our past. As we look toward the future, we need to understand the significance of this conflict to our legacy and why we have to make sure that it’s celebrated every year. We will continue to commit our time and honor our obligation to preserve our inheritance of a rich naval history.

Applications for NAVAIR’s diversity advisory teams due June 26 Civilians and military members can apply to become a member of one of NAVAIR’s diversity advisory teams: African-American Pipelines Advisory Team, Asian-American Pacific Islander Team, Hispanic Engagement Action Team, Individuals with Disabilities Action Team and the Women’s Advisory Group. To apply, visit https://survey.navair.navy.mil/index. cfm?fuseaction=home.Survey&key=20652F70-30884980-BEB4-8D8324EE5023. Applications are due June 26. If you have any questions, contact Colleen Shanklin at 301-342-3165 or colleen.shanklin@navy.mil.

DAWIA requirements info session 2 -4 p.m. June 16 Rear Adm. William A. Moffett, Building 2272, Room 354.13

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Kathlyn Crittenden, NEX general manager at NAS Pax River, left, and Capt. Heidi Fleming, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer, presents the A-OK Student Reward Program winner, Nathaniel Voellm, with a $500 scholarship, during a ceremony May 29 at the NEX.

Acquisition employees not yet certified in the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) levels their positions require, or persons pursuing subsidiary certification in the program management (PM) career field, are invited to attend a “PM Career Field DAWIA Requirements” informational session. This session will provide insight into the fiscal 2016 DAWIA changes and their impact on acquisition professionals.

Register via NAVAIR University: https://navairu.navair. navy.mil. Course: CPM-WAS-102. For more information, call 301-757-9033.

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Collaborative efforts yield essential data, reduce risk during early CATBird JPALS testing Courtesy of Program Executive Office for Tactical Aircraft Programs (PEO(T)) Public Affairs

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eamwork between government and industry teams advanced the Navy’s capability to recover aircraft in all weather conditions — a vital solution aimed at protecting people and equipment while enhancing the flexibility, power projection and strike capabilities of carrier air wings.

The F-35 Cooperative Avionics Test Bed (CATBird), a modified Boeing 737-330, accomplished initial connectivity and datalink testing between the F-35 Lightning II and a Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) test facility at NAS Patuxent River in 2014.

Over the past three months, the Landing Systems Test Facility (LSTF) also hosted CATBird to prepare for the second developmental test (DT-II) ship trials of the F35C Lightning II scheduled for later this year.

“Initial testing with the JPALS ship system was very

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At present, CATBird is supporting the development of software scheduled for release this year. The software is part of the Block 3F software build for upcoming F-35B/C developmental and operational tests. When fully implemented, JPALS will benefit carrierbased air traffic control by enabling automatic carrier landings (auto-land), enhancing aircraft position reporting, and increasing Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) functionality. While awaiting the full JPALS auto-land capability, the test team is evaluating an interim solution by integrating the UHF Data Broadcast (UDB) radio into the JPALS ship system. successful and met F-35 Lightning II primary test objectives,” said Lt. Cmdr. Chris Taylor, co-lead for the JPALS Integrated Product Team at

the Naval Air Traffic Management Systems (PMA-213) program office. “Follow-on testing in April and May was also successful in capturing

essential data that will deliver F-35 UDB risk reduction to developmental testing with the JPALS ship system.”

A key feature of the for-

mer commercial airliner is its ability to transport a team of test engineers in its flying laboratory specially equipped to integrate, test and validate

mission systems avionics for the F-35 Lightning II. The use of CATBird enables the team to test mission systems in a dynamic environment and apply real-time modifications the same day or even hours after a test flight.

At present, CATBird is supporting the development of software scheduled for release this year. The software is part of the Block 3F software build for upcoming F-35B/C developmental and operational tests.

The F-35 is currently integrating the UHF Data Broadcast (UDB) radio with the JPALS ship system as an interim solution during development of an auto-land capability into the JPALS ship system.

This capability will allow the Navy to recover aircraft in allweather conditions by removing human error from the carrier landing process.

To date, UDB tests have been a success due to the collaboration between PMA-213 and industry partners , Taylor noted.

Pax People: Chief Naval Aircrewman (Avionics) Chris Strange Taking personal fitness to the professional level

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

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hen Chief Naval Aircrewman (Avionics) Chris Strange isn’t on duty as a flight tech with Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20 at NAS Patuxent River, he can be found training for his next physique competition.

An athlete in high school, Strange has long been an advocate of physical fitness, but it’s only within the past 10 years that things turned serious.

“I’ve been in the Navy for over 16 years and I’ve been a command fitness leader in some role in any command I’ve been in,” he said. “But it wasn’t until 2005 that I got in to the science behind fitness and started changing my lifestyle.”

Looking to occupy his time after arriving here last year, Strange joined a community gym and it didn’t take long before people

began suggesting he consider competing on the professional bodybuilding circuit.

He hired a coach — Skip Robinson, a retired Navy officer and International Federation of Bodybuilding pro — to assist with diet, exercise and guidance.

“I know how to eat for efficiency and a healthy lifestyle, but bodybuilding is a whole different game,” Strange said. “[Robinson] taught me like any pro coach teaches an athlete, by teaching me the sport.

He taught me the science behind eating and lifting to make me look a certain way. It’s pretty intense.”

Intense is an understatement Strange consumes a specific number of calories for whatever he’s trying to achieve at any given time in his training regimen. In addition to drinking a gallon and a half of water, he eats six times a day — the exact same meal at the exact

same time — every single day.

“I’ll cook my own food and put it in containers holding 4 ounces of meat, half a cup of brown rice and 4 ounces of broccoli,” he explained. “I’ll eat ground turkey or beef or chicken breast, and sometimes I might be able to switch out the rice for sweet potato; but I eat for the purpose of reaching a goal and nothing else. And I’ve been known to eat anywhere — on the road, in parking lots, even in movie theaters.

It’s the hardest part of my training.”

Surprisingly, Strange doesn’t spend a lot of time in the gym, claiming that “fun part” takes no more than an hour and a half per day, six days a week — he takes Sundays off. But when he’s there, he’s focused.

Exercise and competition Squats, leg presses, dumbbell lifts, bench presses, pull-ups, crunches, weighted leg lifts and shoulder presses, among other exercises, are all required.

“Essentially, I’ll pick a

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Chief Naval Aircrewman (Avionics) Chris Strange, flight tech with Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20 at NAS Patuxent River, a physique and bodybuilding competitor, says the secret to fitness is “eating less and moving more. It’s that simple.” body part or two each time and beat it up,” he said.

“My coach will look at me and determine what I need to do and we’ll concentrate on that. Sometimes that might include adding 30

minutes to morning cardio and taking away the sweet potato from meal number four.”

Strange competed in March for the first time in The Gladiator Champion-

ship, in a division called Men’s Physique, and was judged on his shape and symmetry, combined with muscularity and overall conditioning. He finished second in Men’s Masters, 35 years and older; third in Armed Forces; and fifth in the heavily populated Novice Class.

But the biggest boost to his confidence may have come from being included in “first callout” in Open Class, which, Strange explained, is where the “big boys” compete — the regular competitors at the top of their game.

“If you’re in first callouts, you know you’re in the top group,” he said.

“Being first callout with the big boys in my first show was more rewarding than placing or winning trophies in the other categories.”

Training for his next show is already underway.

“At the last competition, one of the judges told me to get bigger up top and hit my poses a little better, but said I did great up there,” Strange noted. “I’m absolutely planning to compete again.”

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Its reign in the fleet is over

Naval Sea King helicopter now rests at Pax Museum

By Emily Strotman, AIR ASW, Assault & Special Mission Programs PEO(A), Public Affairs Communication Support

A long naval history

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fter five years of effort and coordination with NAVAIR and the Presidential Helicopters Program Office (PMA-274) at NAS Patuxent River, the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (PRNAM) added a new display helicopter to its fleet.

A retired SH-3A Sea King helicopter landed at its final resting place May 15 at the museum and its legacy was celebrated at a ceremony there hosted by the American Helicopter Society (AHS) on May 21.

“This kind of event is rare in its frequency and priceless in the kind stories that will be shared here today,” said Marine Corps Col. Robert Pridgen, the program manager of PMA-274, during the ceremony. “It took a number of folks to get the aircraft where it is today, and what a tribute to the support of all the individuals who had their hands in this.”

PMA-274 was instrumental in coordinating the helicopter’s passage to the museum.

“The Sea King helicopter serves as a fitting tribute to the traditional mission of flight test here at Pax River,” said H-3 veteran, retired Rear Adm. Steven Tomaszeski, the ceremony’s keynote speaker, who flew more than 3,600 hours in the H-3. “It will continue to inspire people — young and old.”

U.S. Navy photo by Kelly Burdick

At more than 54 feet in length with a 62-foot rotor diameter, the ‘“mighty” SH-3A Sea King helicopter sits in its final spot at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.

The names of test pilots and aircrew who have flown the Sea King helicopters at NAS Patuxent River and have contributed significantly to the flight-test legacy are stenciled on the sides of the aircraft. They are: retired Capt. Bob Parkinson, retired Cmdr. Scott Bruce, retired Master Chief Aircraft Maintenanceman Frank McCauliff and retired Marine Corps Sgt. Michael McGlinchey.

Journey to PRNAM The story of the aircraft’s journey to the museum began in 2009 at the retirement ceremony for the last H-3 helicopter in the U.S. Navy fleet. At that time, there was no H-3 in the museum. The Patuxent River Chapter of the AHS took on the task to obtain one.

Designed as an anti-submarine warfare helicopter, the H-3 Sea King had other roles beyond its submarine mission,

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including combat search and rescue, executive transport, mine countermeasures, external cargo lift, over-the-horizon targeting and station search and rescue — an assignment the last H-3 completed at NAS Patuxent River.

“If this aircraft could talk, it would tell us about harrowing days and nights at sea, grand rescues and images that will forever be etched in the minds of those who had been plucked from the sea or lifted from a bad situation,” Pridgen said.

Fast forward to 2010 when nine unused and unwanted H-3 helicopters sitting at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, and at the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department which represented perfect opportunities for a museum aircraft. The aircraft were out of the fleet’s inventory, but remained under the control of the Naval Inventory Control

About the aircraft Manufactured by Sikorsky Helicopters and originally designated as an HSS-2.

The SH-3A is one of few Sea King helicopters manufactured with a cargo door on both sides, which made this variant ideal to use for two missions: mine sweeping because of the ease in attaching and deploying towing sleds, and combat search and rescue because of the ability to mount machine guns in both doors.

It’s all in the details Fortunately, a provision in U.S. Code and financial management regulations allows for the exchange of similar items of government property for commercial property.

The effort required extensive coordination between PMA-

274, HMX-1, NAVSUP, Clayton, Defense Contract Management Agency, General Services Administration and many others before the deal was finalized.

Emily Strotman provides contract communication support as an employee of Bowhead Professional Solutions, LLC.

Public schools, NAVAIR partner to encourage STEM

By J. Raynel Koch NAWCAD Public Affairs

Karrye Burglund, Elsevier Engineering Solutions Manager, is the host for this event.

Knovel is a leading online technical reference resource offering unmatched depth and breadth of validated engineering content aggregated from the most trusted sources. Learn more about the Pax technical library’s subscription and how you can make the most of this resource to stay on top of developments and research. *MyNAVAIR account holders can attend* (We specify this because some contactors can access our COI’s services, including our databases, and others do not have portal access).

Point, now known as the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP).

Although in poor shape, the aircraft still contained serviceable parts, which could be used to rebuild other H-3s, or they could be combined into one helicopter for the Pax River museum. However, refurbishing and transporting them to Pax River remained the challenge.

Clayton International, a Georgia company specializing in H-3 product support, offered another solution. It agreed to restore and give NAVAIR a historical H-3 for the museum and to provide Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMX) 1 in Marine Base Quantico, Virginia, a VH-3 maintenance trainer, or simulator; both in exchange for two of the unused H-3s from MCAS Cherry Point, plus one more that was with Helicopter Combat Squadron (HC) 85 at NAS North Island in San Diego.

• May 24, 1960 — Began its career with the Navy • May 1961 — Carrier-suitability trials aboard the now-decommissioned USS Lake Champlain (CVS-39) • Sept. 18, 1962 — Redesignated as an SH-3A and delivered to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 1 in Key West, Florida.

• November 1965 — Converted to an RH-3A to conduct mine-sweeping flight testing out of Panama City, Florida • June 1971 — Begins drone recovery assignment at NAS Point Mugu, California • 1994 — Expected to retire from service in at the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Hawaii, however, its service life was extended • 2009 — Last H-3 in U.S. Navy fleet retires • 2011 — Sold to Clayton International, a Georgia company specializing in H-3 product support • May 13, 2015 — A retired SH-3A Sea King helicopter landed at its final resting place at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum

Editor’s note: This story is a continuation from a three part series tracking the Great Mills High School students’ 2015 STEM Academy progress and involvement with 2015 STEM4UAS. The air was crisp and the grass was plush green as 10th-grade Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (STEM)

Academy students performed preflight checks on their quadcopters.

The students, most of them from Great Mills High School spent the past two months building and programming their quadcopter unmanned aerial systems (UAS) as part of the 2015 STEM4UAS competition. The preflight checks at Greenwell State Park in Hollywood April 25 were for

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Great Mills High School photo by Allen Skinner

Great Mills High School sophomores Rose Cepero-Santos and Arhum Shah fasten sensors to PixHawk Autopilot for initialization to complete a three-month-long STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) physics and engineering project.

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ACCOLADES AROUND THE AIR STATION

Logistics and Industrial Operations (AIR-6.0) employees are invited to attend a national NAVAIR Leadership Development Program (NLDP) panel discussion, hosted

by NAVAIR’s College of Logistics and Industrial Operations 1-3 p.m. June 10 at the River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center.

Panelists Toni Meier, Tracy Moran, Capt. Eric Schoch and Dennis West will share their personal stories, the benefits of NLDP and their lessons learned from participating as a member of the NLDP application review board. A brief question and answer session will be held after the panel discussion. NLDP applications will be accepted July 13 to Aug. 30.

To register for the event, visit https://navairu.navair. navy.mil and search for “CLIO-60-036.” For more information, email clio.fct@navy.mil or call 301-757-5251.

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Continued from 4 the first operational testing and included rotating the quadcopter clockwise and counterclockwise to calibrate its GPS and to balance its rotors for optimal flight performance.

For the competition, the students had to figure out how to attach and control a payload delivery device to their quadcopter, so it could deliver a 6-ounce water bottle for a simulated rescue mission.

“This device needs to be attached to the quadcopter, so the students are in the design phase of figuring out the proper weight, the type of mechanism that they want to use and the type of actions they would like to execute as a group,” said Steve Hudziak, a research and engineering industrial specialist at the NAWCAD. The 2015 STEM4UAS high school competition is the first UAS robotics competition in the tricounty area. Each team of six to 10 students must build, program, and fly a comprehensive mock rescue mission using the quadcopters. In addition to Great Mills High School, there were teams from Northern High School of Owings, Maryland, and a home-schooled team known as TORCH. “STEM4UAS has given 12 different teams throughout the Southern Maryland tri-county area the opportunity to build an unmanned system, fly the system, and program the system to operate in

autonomous mode,” said Stephanie Browning, an anti-tamper engineer at NAVAIR and lead for the STEM4UAS program. “Additionally, the students will experience what an actual [Department of Defense] systems engineering event is like by having to provide a brief for a flight readiness review.”

The UAS robotics curriculum and rescue mission scenario was a collective effort between Allen Skinner, a STEM 10 physics and engineering science teacher at Great Mills High School, the NAWCAD Educational Outreach office, volunteer engineers from NAS Patuxent River, Fly-Robotics.com, and Patuxent Aeromodelers who are local members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics community at Greenwell State Park. Together, they created STEM4UAS, which supports each team.

“We, as a group, have collectively come up with the best way to make the connections to provide them with the key elements for their design,” said Skinner.

The core members of STEM4UAS are very proud to be able to provide an enriching educational opportunity that involves individuals from different areas of the local community, said Terri Chase, a coordinator in the NAWCAD Educational Outreach office. “The hope is to continue to develop the UAS educational program into something polished and worthy of going national.”

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Burke named NAVAIR Junior Sailor of the Quarter Yeoman 3rd Class Calli N. Burke, right, receives the NAVAIR Junior Sailor of the Quarter award May 21 from Vice. Adm. David Dunaway, commander, NAVAIR. Burke, a command yeoman at the Washington Planning Center at the Washington Navy Yard, was honored for her outstanding performance of duties during the second fiscal quarter 2015 and for her community service work with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and several Wounded Warrior events.

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usually closed, or other out-of-the-ordinary situations occur.

• Eliciting information: A person questions individuals at a level beyond curiosity about a building’s purpose, operations, security procedures and/or personnel, shift changes.

• Observation/surveillance: Someone pays unusual attention to facilities or buildings beyond a casual or professional interest.

This includes extended loitering without explanation (particularly in concealed locations); unusual, repeated, and/ or prolonged observation of a building (e.g., with binoculars or video camera); taking notes or measurements; counting paces; sketching floor plans, the use of non-traditional aircraft around military installations.

• Some of these ac-

tivities could be innocent-it’s up to security personnel to determine whether the behavior warrants investigation.

The activities above are not all-inclusive, but have been compiled based on studies of pre-operational aspects of both successful and thwarted terrorist events over several years.

Reporting Describe specifically what you observed, including: • Who or what you saw • Are the participants involved male or female • Is there more than one person • The exact time you saw the incident • Where the incident occurred • Why the incident is suspicious.

For more information on reporting suspicious activity, call local law enforcement, the NAS Security Department at 301-757-6748, or the NDW Regional Dispatch Center at 202-433-3333.

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McCraney named NAVAIR Senior Sailor of the Quarter Aviation Electronics Technician Class Markus McCraney, right, receives the NAVAIR Senior Sailor of the Quarter award May 21 from Vice. Adm. David Dunaway, commander, NAVAIR. McCraney, an analyst in the Aeronautical Time Cycle Management Repository program in AIR 6.8, received the honor because of his professional and personal accomplishments during the second quarter of fiscal 2015.

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Continued from 1 • Medication Treatment can help you feel more in control of your emotions and result in fewer symptoms. However, even with treatment, you may still have some bad memories.

I’m a veteran. Whom do I contact for help with PTSD? You can contact your local VA hospital, Vet Centers, or Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC’s) around each state. Many of these clinics offer mental health services.

To find a VA medical center, CBOC, or Veterans Center near you, use the online VHA Facilities Locator. Other resources include: • The VA Health Benefits Service Center toll free at 877-222-VETS (8387) • The Vet Centers’ na-

tional number 800-9054675 • The VA Office of Mental Health Returning Veterans page • The VA Returning Service Members (OEF/ OIF) page.

Who can help?

“It’s hard for someone to come out and ask for help,” Adams said. “It takes a lot of courage to come forward. Everyone here tries really hard to ensure someone in needs of counseling isn’t turned away. FFSC will help anyone who needs help.”

If you are in crisis or need help: • Call 911 • Go to your nearest emergency room • Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255) • Spanish: 888-6289454 • Veterans, press “1” after you call • Go to Veterans Crisis Line website to chat live with a crisis counselor at any time of day or night.

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New ‘Where’s Gnorman’ game for month of June

Center Stage Theater • 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.

Can you tell us what site he's visiting?

• 3-D glasses: $1 • Authorized ID required for admission

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

Thursday, June 4 6:30 p.m., Ex Machina (Rated: R, 1 hr. 50 mins.)

A programmer at an internetsearch giant, wins a competition to spend a week at the private mountain estate of the company’s CEO. Upon his arrival, Caleb learns that Nathan has chosen him to be the human component in a turing testcharging him with evaluating the capabilities, and ultimately the consciousness, of Nathan’s latest experiment in artificial intelligence.

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n honor of International Gnome Day, celebrated on June 21 by a dozen countries — who knew — we’re doing something special with our “Where’s Gnorman?” game this month.

Instead of finding a hidden Gnorman in each issue of Tester, we at the NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Office decided instead to take him on a field trip across the installation — hey, it was a slow day.

During the month of June, we will be publishing photos like the one to the right, and you must email or phone in the location of where Gnorman is pictured enjoying the scenery.

If you think you know where Gnorman is, email tester@dcmilitary.com or phone 301-342-4163 with a description of his location. If you’re correct, you will be entered in a random drawing to win a free movie ticket to Center Stage Theater.

What? You were expecting something else?

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Friday, June 5 Noon, Midway – Free showing (Rated PG; 2 hrs. 12 mins.)

Factual account of America’s aerial and naval assault against the Japanese for control of the strategic Pacific island.

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

Garden statuary has been common in Europe since the Renaissance, but garden gnomes — small humanoid creatures — are believed to have originated in 19th-century Germany, where they were originally known as Gartenzwerge, or garden dwarf.

3 p.m., Midway – Free showing (Rated PG; 2 hrs. 12 mins.)

6:30 p.m., Hot Pursuit (Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 27 mins.)

An uptight and by-the-book cop tries to protect the sexy and outgoing widow of a drug boss as they race through Texas,

Tester publishes every Thursday and we’ll give you until 5 p.m. the following Monday to identify his location. That’s a whole day more than usual. Good luck!

pursued by crooked cops and murderous gunmen.

9 p.m., The Water Diviner (Rated: R, 1 hr. 50 mins.)

In 1919, four years after the Battle of Gallipoli, a father embarks on a journey from Australia to Turkey to discover the fate of his sons who have been reported missing in action.

Saturday, June 6 4 p.m., Hot Pursuit (Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 27 mins.)

6:30 p.m., The Water Diviner (Rated: R, 1 hr. 50 mins.)

9 p.m., Ex Machina (Rated: R, 1 hr. 50 mins.)

Sunday, June 7 2 p.m., Avengers: Age of Ultron (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 21 mins.)

The epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of

all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to the Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9 Theater is not open Wednesday, June 10 6:30 p.m., The Water Diviner (Rated: R, 1 hr. 50 mins.)

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News Briefs ON BASE: Road, Parking Lot Surveys Month of June Paved road and parking lot condition surveys are scheduled throughout June for NAS Pax River, NRC Solomons and Webster Outlying Field. Surveys should be non-intrusive. Surveyors are driving marked vehicles with special equipment attached the sides. The surveys will help with the development of future projects to improve roads and parking areas.

Clean the Bay Day — Pax River Style 8-11 a.m. June 6 Volunteers needed for Clean the Bay Day - Pax River Style; must have base access. Meet at the Cedar Point Beach pavilion. Trash bags provided. Last year, dozens of volunteers collected 300 pounds of trash and 300 pounds of recyclable material in just four hours along three miles of Pax’s shoreline. For more information, contact Cmdr. Molly Boron at 301-342-0193.

If You See Something, Say Something Public safety is everyone’s responsibility. If you see suspicious activity, report it to local law enforcement or to a person of authority; this includes suspicious aerial activity.

Describe specifically what you observed, including: Who or what you saw; when you saw it; where it occurred; and why it’s suspicious.

Where’s Gnorman?

During the month of June, Gnorman is pictured in Tester in various locations around the installation.

(See Page 6.) Anyone recognizing his physical whereabouts can email tester@dcmilitary.com or phone 301342-4163 now through 5 p.m. Monday with the description of where his photo was taken. One name is drawn from all correct entries and

wins a free Center Stage Theater movie ticket. Gnorman was found in the May 28 issue by Cindy Dooley, on page 3, in the eagles (black bag) photo.

Energy Tip of the Week Know who your Building Energy Monitor is to report problems and to get information on energy and water savings.

OFF BASE: Elks Association Free Camping Opportunity for Military Kids Apply now Camp Barrett, Annapolis Through the Junior Warriors Program at Camp Barrett, the Md., Del., and D.C. 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, please contact Junior Warrior chairman Danniele McKnight at dannielemcknight@yahoo.com.

For more information about Camp Barrett, visit www.elks-camp-barrett.com.

Developmental Training Event (DTE) 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 18 Southern Maryland Higher Education Center The annual event includes a catered lunch, a NAVAIR senior leadership member as a keynote speaker, and a wide variety of breakout sessions for the afternoon that address both technical and professional development.

Space is Limited.

For more information, contact the Professional Developmental Council president, Hudson McGinnis at

william.h.mcginnis@navy.mil.

Free Operation Wedding Gown for Military Brides July 11-18 Sponsored by Brides Across America, qualified military brides can go into participating salons and receive a free wedding gown. Brides or their fiancés must be either currently deployed, have a future deployment or have been deployed within the past five years to Iraq, Afghanistan, Middle East, Korea, Japan or surrounding territory. To find a salon near you, visit www.bridesacrossamerica.com to pre-register for an event.

Brides must bring proper identification along with deployment papers on the day of the event.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center Since March, OWRC in Lusby, Maryland, has been open 24/7 to meet the demands for wildlife care.

We need volunteers who can work eight hour shifts at least one day each week. If you want experience feeding baby animals, call 410-326-0937. Training provided.

Shifts are 8 a.m. to 4:30p.m.; noon to 8:30p.m.: 4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; and midnight to 8:30 a.m. Monday through Sunday.

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.

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

4th of July Buffet and Fireworks Saturday, July 4 at the River’s Edge (Rain date: July 5, 2015) Light up your 4th of July with a delicious meal, live entertainment and a clear view of the Solomons Island Fireworks. On the Menu: Pulled Mesquite Roasted Pork, Catfish Nuggets, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Corn on the Cob, Baked Beans, Grilled Veggies, Salads, Red White and Blue Cake and more! Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets to view the fireworks on our lawn.

Gates open at 6 p.m. | Buffet is open 6-8 p.m. Live entertainment from 7-10 p.m.

Cost: $25 per adult; $10, children ages 10 and younger.

Tickets on sale at River’s Edge and the ITT Office. Tickets are nonrefundable.

Contractors can not sponsor guests aboard NAS Patuxent River.

Coupons are not redeemable for this event. Please no coolers and no pets.

Navy Football Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Bowie Baysox

NRC Solomons Dive in theater - Lego Movie June 12; Pool will remain open from 7:30-9 p.m. and the Movie will begin at 9 p.m. at the Top Pool.

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.

Movie in the Park June 13; 9 p.m.

Ruddy Duck Adventures MWR now offers a discount on adventure packages through Ruddy Duck Adventures! They offer kayaking, nature exhibits, stand up paddle-boarding, sculpture gardens, boat rides and more in the Southern Maryland area! All offered with All-inclusive packages to help you get the most out of your adventure.

Visit the website at http://www.ruddyduckadventures.com/ and use coupon code: 114. Available for all Pax River Patrons.

Outdoor Film Fest June 23-26; 9 p.m. at Light House Park Theme is “Fantasy Land” featuring: Boxtrolls, Earth to Echo, Epic, and Book of Life.

ITT Tickets available Washington Nationals Baltimore Orioles

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 Triathlon 8 a.m. June 6 at the Outdoor Pool Rain Date: June 13 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.

Beach Workouts 7-8 a.m. every Tuesday & Thursday at Cedar Point Beach.

Beach workouts are open to all station personnel. No reason to

register, just show up and remember to wear light clothes and bring water.

Iron Man Triathlon Summer Challenge June 1 - August 31 Complete an Iron Man Triathlon at your own pace by logging your workouts between June 1 and August 31 and receive a completion T-shirt.

Rassieur Youth Center Youth Sponsorship Pool Party 6-9 p.m. June 17 at the Outdoor Pool The Local Area Youth Council invites all active Duty Youth ages 1118 to the outdoor pool for our Youth Sponsorship Pool Party. Come enjoy free food, music prizes, a photo booth and more! 1 guest is allowed per youth. To RSVP call 301-7571871 or 301-342-1694.

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.

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 301-3424911 or 202-685-6019.

Classes Playgroup at Glenn Forest Community Center: 10-11 a.m. June 4, 11, 18, 25 Amazing Newborns: 4-6 p.m.

June 4 Suicide Awareness and Prevention: 2-3 p.m. June 9 Ombudsman Assembly: 6-7:30 p.m. June 9 Ten Steps to a Federal Job: 1-4 p.m. June 10 Myers Briggs: 8 a.m. to Noon June 11 Interviewing Techniques: 1-4 p.m.

June 11 Stress Management: 1-3 p.m.

June 15 Résumé Writing: 1-4 p.m. June 16 Taking the Mystery out of Retirement Planning: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 17 Effective Communication: 2-4 p.m. June 18

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.

Financial Counseling Services The Personal Financial Educator can help individuals and families in managing their finances, resolving financial problems and to reach long-term goals. Take control of your finances and make an appointment with a counselor by calling 301-3425442.

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.

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.

Scoreboard As of May 29 Intramural softball league Monday/Wednesday division Final first half standings Dirty dogs 9-0 River dawgs 8-1 PPE 6-3 Boozin’ ballers 5-4 Moe’s tavern 5-4 Softballs of steel 5-4 Chiefs 4-5 Hardwood 2-7 Sons of pitches 1-8 ASD 0-9 Tuesday/Thursday division Final first half standings Salty dogs 9-0

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Intramural golf league PGA 4-0 Nighthawks 4-1 Goat locker 3-2 VX-23 2-2 FRC 2-3-1 VX-1 0-4-1 NAVAIR 0-5

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Investors - Ridge

Great starter home, 2 bd. 1 ba, Shows like a new home. Includes: shed, fireplace, rear deck and lots of extras.

Structurally sound, well maintained.

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Custom built, 3 car garage, 5 bedroom, 5 bath, 14+ acres, hardwood floors throughout, pool, decks, granite, unfinished basement, shows like new. 2 laundry areas, custom Jacuzzi and Sauna and wired in music. Luxury at it’s best. This is a must see.

$389,900

MLS# SM8434863 $690,000

Want More Space Hollywood

Waterfront - Ridge

Split Foyer, 4 bd, 3 ba, 6 acres, family room, huge deck on rear, wood floors, recently remodeled. Short sale, great hunting, and fully finished basement.

MLS# SM8319935 $260,000

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Spanish Villa - St. James

Spacious with brick front Colonial with one of the largest floor plans in the Dunleigh community. Exquisite detail and upgrades throughout in this 3 level, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath featuring maple cabinets, oak staircase, hardwood foyer, spacious rear deck, master suite with custom bath and partially finished basement. Superb cul-de-sac location with premium lot. Call today! Shows like new!

Owner agent.

Waterfront on St. Jeromes Creek with pier, 3 bd, 3 ba, over two acres, has the potential of 3 or 4 car garage. Brick, bulk headed, landscaped, and huge shed.

MLS# SM8619146 $399,000

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Around Town Photo Scavenger Hunt 5-8 p.m. June 5 Leonardtown As part of June First Friday activities, youths ages 19 and younger can register and receive clues at Yellow Door Art Studios, 22795 Washington Street. Take a selfie at each location and be entered to win two half-day kayak or paddle board rentals. Pond Scum will perform Celtic dance music in the square.

Colton’s Point Free complimentary boat ride to St. Clement’s Island State Park where visitors can enjoy a day of history, fun activities, interesting exhibitors and scenic waterside vistas.

Last boat to island departs museum pier at 2 p.m. and returns to mainland at 3 p.m. Blackistone Lighthouse open for tours. St. Clement’s Island Museum open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free event.

Young Eagles Rally/Airplane Rides 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 6 St. Mary’s Airport Terminal Sponsored by EAA Chapter 478.

Free airplane rides for youths ages 8-17 years. Rain date: June 13.

Register now for Summer Space Camps July 20-23 for students entering grades 2 to 6 July 27-30 for students entering grades 9 to 12 Classes held at Great Mills High School The ninth annual Space Camp provides science, technology, engineering and math classes in a fun learning environment. Online registration is available at www.smcps. org and click on the “Students/Parents” tab. The information can be found under the “Summer Activities” link. To register select the session your student would like to attend and fill out the form provided.

Bluegrass Down by the River 4-6 p.m. June 7 Leonardtown Wharf Special evening of uplifting music by the Bluegrass Gospel Express. For more information call Jerry at 240-925-5613 or Pastor Paul at 240-561-5925.

Friday Sunset Sail 6-8 p.m., June 12 Calvert Marine Museum dock Enjoy the views along the scenic Patuxent River and learn the history of the “Dee of St. Mary’s,” a traditional skipjack workboat, and the life of a working waterman. Other cruise dates include July 17, Aug. 7 and Sept. 4. Guests welcome to bring a snack and libation of choice. Children under 12 not permitted. Tickets are $25 each. Reservations required at 410-326-2042, extension 41.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover 6 p.m. June 18 Lexington Park library Bring your stuffed friends for a special evening story time and let them stay

Decompression Night at the Museum 5-8 p.m. June 18 Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Food, beer and wine available for purchase. Regular museum rates apply; members free.

Violent Femmes in Concert with Barenaked Ladies and Colin Hay Tickets on sale now for July 3 event Waterside Pavilion, Calvert Marine Museum Tickets for all three acts are $49 for reserved and $59 for premium seats.

Go to www.calvertmarinemuseum. com to purchase. This is the Femmes first and only appearance in the DC/ Baltimore area in over 20 years.

• 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 Charles County events: www.charlescountymd.gov/ calendar-date/month

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St. Clement’s Island Heritage Day 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 13 St. Clement’s Island Museum,

Introduction to Finding Grants 10:30 a.m. to noon June 15 Lexington Park library Participants will discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants, how to find potential funders and the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants. Registration is required at 202-331-1400.

behind for a sleepover. Pick them up the next day & watch a zany slide show of their overnight adventures.

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