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NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND VOLUME 70, NUMBER 22

Celebrating 70 years of community partnership

June 6, 2013

NAVAIR pilots learn to take a breath Simulator training mimics oxygen deprivation for aviators

By Andrea Hein Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Communications Support It can strike without warning, robbing a pilot of the ability to think clearly or react as he or she flies through the air at supersonic speeds.

“I was gasping for air and got a little light headed,” said Lt. Pat Bookey, a pilot assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23.

“It was pretty eye-opening because my symptoms don’t really present themselves gradually and my blood oxygen level gets pretty low before I actually know it is happening. The symptoms hit me pretty hard.”

The culprit was hypoxia, more commonly known as oxygen deprivation, and symptom recognition is key to combating its disastrous effects, which can include a decrease in mental performance, delayed response time, diminished basic motor skills and loss of consciousness.

Bookey was one of several F/A18 pilots who participated in a training event April 16 that combined Naval Air Systems Command’s Manned Flight Simulator (MFS) with a Reduced Oxygen

Breathing Device (ROBD) simulator. The purpose was to show pilots what hypoxia really feels like in the cockpit during task-heavy exercises and to emphasize what life-saving steps they should take if it strikes — accessing the emergency oxygen supply and landing the aircraft.

“When a pilot’s workload is very high, the ability to identify hypoxia symptoms is reduced,” said Marine Corps Maj. Tobias van Esselstyn, VX-23 director of safety and standardization. “We combined the ROBD with a high fidelity [realistic] simulator, put F/A-18 pilots in their own environment, gave them a task that is very hard to do and got them hypoxic at the same time.”

With traditional hypoxia training, a pilot uses an ROBD while flying a simulator at a computer.

While informative, this approach does not require the same workload experienced during flight and results in a higher awareness of symptoms such as light-headedness or reduced motor control.

The new combined training demands much more of the pilot’s attention and delays the awareness of hypoxia symptoms, creating a more realistic environment.

Lt. Cmdr. Corey Little, an aero-

U.S. Navy photo

Marine Corps Maj. Kevin Ryan undergoes oxygen deprivation training while operating Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division’s Manned Flight Simulator at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. medical safety officer for Naval Test Wing Atlantic, oversaw the training and recorded each pilot’s specific symptoms.

“It is good to see based on body type, physical makeup and physi-

cal fitness levels how each individual responds to a decrement in oxygen,” Little said. “By doing the hypoxia training in conjunction with a very labor-intensive or task-intensive flight simulation, it

allows them to get further into the hypoxia training and really feel the full effects of that lack of oxygen.”

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Port Ops gets response skimmer

By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer

The Naval Air Station Patuxent River Port Operations recently accepted delivery of its new all-aluminum, 30-foot rapid response oil skimmer, replacing its former 20-year-old model.

“Technology changes a lot in 20 years and you get a better product,” explained Aviation Machinist Mate Chief Thomas Glasl. “That’s what we have now.”

Unlike the old one-engine boat, the new skimmer, which arrived May 22, has

See Skimmer, Page 14

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Engineman 1st Class Walter Williams, left, and Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Andrea Bloomfield have been training on the new 30-foot rapid response oil skimmer, getting used to its handling and hydraulics.

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Navy Triton Unmanned Aircraft System completes first flight

By Jamie Cosgrove Program Executive Office Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons Public

PALMDALE, Calif. — The Navy’s newest unmanned Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft platform, the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), completed its first flight from Palmdale, Calif., May 22, marking the start of tests that will validate the Northrop Grumman-built system for future fleet operations.

During the 80-minute flight in restricted airspace, the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft, controlled by ground-based Navy and Northrop Grumman personnel, reached 20,000 feet altitude.

“This flight represents a significant milestone for the Triton team,” said Rear Adm. Mat Winter, who leads the Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons at Naval Air Systems Command

See the MQ-4C Triton unmanned air vehicle in its initial flight from Palmdale, Calif., on the Naval Air Station Command’s YouTube channel at http://youtu.be/FMyH9UkHz2I

in Naval Air Station Patuxent River. “The work they have done and will continue to do is critical to the future of naval aviation, particularly to our maritime patrol and reconnaissance community.”

The MQ-4C Triton provides the fleet with a gamechanging persistent maritime and littoral ISR data collection and dissemination capability, said Winter.

It will be a key component of the Navy’s Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force family of systems.

As an adjunct to the manned P-8A Poseidon, the MQ-4C Triton will be a major part of the military’s surveillance strategy for the Asia and Pacific regions.

The Triton will fly missions

for 24 hours at altitudes greater than 10 miles, allowing the system to monitor 2,000 nautical miles of ocean and littoral areas at a time.

The P-8A Poseidon is the Navy’s new multi-mission maritime aircraft being built to replace the P-3C Orion long-range anti-submarine warfare aircraft.

“When operational, the MQ-4C will complement our manned P-8 because it can fly for long periods, transmit its information in real-time to units in the air and on ground, as well as use less resources than previous surveillance aircraft,” said Rear Adm. Sean Buck, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group commander, who also witnessed the May 22

Courtesy photo by Northrop Grumman

The U.S. Navy’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned air vehicle takes to the skies for its initial flight from Northrop Grumman’s facility in Palmdale, Calif., on May 22. flight. “Triton will bring an unprecedented ISR capability to the warfighter.”

The MQ-4C Triton UAS will be based at five locations around the globe.

Triton operators will disseminate data in real-time to fleet units to support surface warfare, intelligence

operations, strike warfare and search and rescue “Our goal is to mature the Triton UAS before supporting the Navy’s maritime ISR mission,” said Capt. Jim Hoke, program manager for the Persistent Maritime UAS office (PMA-262), which oversees the Triton pro-

gram. “The data we collect the next few years is essential to certify the system for operational use.”

Flight tests will continue in California for the next several months before the team transitions the aircraft to Patuxent River in the fall.

St. Mary’s CAP revisits anti-submarine warfare ties

Courtesy of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1

Cadets and senior members from the St. Mary’s County composite Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Squadron took a trip back in time, revisiting its historical linkage with Anti-Submarine Warfare, during a stop at Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 on May 11.

Met by VX-1 Executive Officer Capt. Wade Turvold, Col. Larry Trick, commander of St. Mary’s Composite Squadron, and his group of cadets and senior members toured the P-8A Poseidon Multi-Mission Aircraft, the Navy’s replacement for the P-3C Orion submarine hunter and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft.

“Seeing these young Civil Air Patrol cadets is seeing our future,” Turvold said about the visit. “This superb program is enriching our nation’s rich aviation heritage, investing in the next generation of leaders, and building good citizens. I was impressed at how knowledgeable these young men and women were of what we do at VX-1 and how involved they are in the Southern Maryland and NAS Patuxent River communities.”

The visit was facilitated

by Royal Air Force Master Aircrew Ken Young, who is a member of CAP and VX-1.

Young ensured the cadets and senior members were given the VIP treatment with a near one-on-one guided tutorial of the aircraft by a full mission crew.

“Our Royal Air Force personnel add an important international dimension to the discussion,” Turvold said. “This was a great visit for all involved and we look forward to the next one.”

CAP continues its “long and meritorious history” associated with World War II and Anti-Submarine Warfare in particular, Young said.

Formed one week prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, thousands of volunteer members went on to perform critical wartime missions. The Civil Air Patrol logged more than 500,000 flying hours, sunk two enemy submarines and saved hundreds of crash victims during World War II. “CAP continues to provide valuable services to both local and national agencies incorporating three primary mission areas: aerospace education, cadet programs and emergency services,” Young said. “With this in mind, it seemed completely appropriate to organize a visit between two organizations that share a

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Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 hosts St. Mary’s County Civil Air Patrol cadets and senior members May 11, giving the group an inside look at the advanced aerospace technologies used in today’s aircraft. commonalty in history, mutual application of advanced aerospace technologies and personal development of its people.”

With power on the aircraft, the visitors were able to view the advanced glass

cockpit multi-function displays and get a real feel for the pilots job on the flight deck.

An exploration of the cabin area demonstrated the ergonomics of the mission systems, visual look out

stations, galley, additional seating and sonobuoy ordnance areas.

With the sun shining, a walk around the exterior of the Poseidon enabled the visitors to acknowledge the change from the P-3’s four

turboprops to the P-8’s two turbofan engines and sleek design.

The group was also privy to a bonus view of VX-1’s helicopters, MH-60R and MH-60S, and its resident P-3 aircraft.

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NAS gets first Staff Judge Advocate, From the CO: Legal Assistance Attorney in 10 years Ways to drive

By Annalise Kenney Naval Air Station Patuxent River Public Affairs Intern Lt. Joey Ann Lonjers became the first Staff Judge Advocate for Naval Air Station Patuxent River in nearly 10 years when she checked onboard in April.

Lonjers has also stepped into the role of legal assistance attorney, offering legal assistance to military members, a role previously handled by a Reservist or active-duty judge advocate from the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. “There is definitely a need for a member of the [Judge Advocate General’s Corps] on the installation,” Lonjers said. “I’ve been very busy since I reported. There is never a dull moment.”

Because a member of the JAGC has not been stationed at Pax River for a decade before Lonjers’ arrival, she said she intends to prove the necessity of having readily available legal assistance

on station.

She said she wants to ensure the needs of those requiring legal assistance are being met and that she is available to do so.

“I try to be as approachable as possible as a SJA and as a legal assistance attorney,” she said. “I want people to know that I’m here to help, to do legal assistance appointments.”

Lonjers will be offering legal assistance appointments once a week for active-duty and retired service members and their dependents. Legal assistance services are also available for some Reservists.

Lonjers’ staff judge advocate position also falls under the “JAG Corps umbrella,” which includes military attorneys and paralegals in the U.S Navy serving in a variety of capacities. As SJA, Lonjers provides legal advice to the NAS command, but she works with the entire installation on day-to-day work.

“Anyone working on a project that may have a redflag legal issue can come to

me and we can run through all the potential legal issues,” Lonjers said.

Legal issues Lonjers encounters vary from seemingly mundane ethics issues to more severe matters of military justice. For example, Lonjers said she may be asked about the legal implications of a charity event being held on the installation or she may have to advise the commander on executing non-judicial punishment.

“This is my first tour serving in the role of staff judge advocate. This job is teaching me a lot of the fundamentals that I need to be a successful staff judge advocate long-term,” Lonjers said.

Lonjers’ first military assignment was in the Naval Legal Service Office Southwest in San Diego, serving as a legal assistance attorney, assistant department head and eventually department head. Lonjers was recognized as the Naval Legal Service Command’s Legal Assistance Attorney of the

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By Capt. Ben Shevchuk NAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer

U.S. Navy photo by Annalise Kenney

Lt. Joey Ann Lonjers Year in 2012.

Lonjers attended the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. She had always wanted to enter government work, so when JAGC recruiters visited campus in her third year of law school, she jumped at the chance to enter the JAG Corps. She was commissioned in March 2010 and graduated Officer Development School and Naval Justice School in 2010 and 2011, respectively.

Is your morning commute difficult? Do you feel stressed even before you’ve made it to the office in the morning?

Some people assume that driving to work faster than the speed limit can improve things by shortening the trip.

However, speeding exposes everyone to unnecessary risk and can make your drive much tougher than it has to be.

Here are a few recommendations I picked up from Leo Babauta, a simplicity blogger and author who writes (Zen Habits,) a Top 25 blog.

While there are many ways to simplify your morning routine, I encourage you to consider these top five reasons before speeding on NAS Pax River or anywhere.

1. Save gas. While driving less or using a fuel-efficient vehicle are the best ways to save gas, avoiding excessive idling, gradually accelerating and decelerating, and driving slower also tops the list. Driving unnecessarily fast is expense because it wastes gas. Visit www.edmunds.com/ fuel-economy/we-test-the-tips.html.

2. Protect lives. Driving fast can kill people, including the driver.

The naval air station has several 25 mph zones where pedestrians regularly cross the road. Faster driving gives you less time to respond to something in your path, and even a fraction of a second can mean the difference between life and death. There are neighborhoods on base and we don’t want to suffer this statistic: traffic is the biggest single killer

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News briefs On base:

Gate 1 Pass Office Closure

Beginning July 8 the Pass Office located at Gate 1 will be closed due to manning constraints caused by the hiring freeze and furlough. It is unknown at this time when the Gate 1 Pass Office will be reopened.

Did you know: Flight Suits and Flight Jackets

Service members are not authorized to wear a flight suit inside the National Capital Beltway unless he or she is in a flight status or engaged in duties in direct support of flight operations. The Navy’s standard uniform policy regarding the wear of flight suits applies to areas outside of the beltway.

The brown leather flight jacket is the only authorized flight jacket to be worn outside of flight line areas when dressed in a flight suit.

Navy 311 At Your Service

Got a question? Get an answer. NAVY 311 is a single point of entry to access help desk support across the Navy — and no topic is off limits. Ask NAVY 311 about systems, equipment, training, facilities, career, information technology, medical, logistics and more. Whether you’re at sea, in port, on duty or liberty, NAVY 311 is available 24/7. Call 855NAVY-311 (1-855-628-9311), visit www.Navy311.navy.mil or email Navy311@navy.mil.

Don’t Be Blown Away This Hurricane Season

The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs through Nov. 30. As part of the Navy community, you have a role in planning for emergencies — preparedness empowers you. It saves lives, property and time. Ready Navy is an emergency preparedness program created for you, the Navy community, to increase the ability of every person and family on or near Navy installations to meet today’s challenges head on and plan and prepare for all types of hazards and natural disasters.

Be Ready by visiting www.Ready.Navy.mil.

Construction Impacts Buse Road Traffic

Beginning Monday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

As early as Monday, contractor work near Buse Rd in

vicinity of the Naval Health Facility and building 2272 will impact one lane of north bound traffic daily. Traffic flow in both directions will remain open throughout the project and signboards, traffic cones and signal flags will be employed as necessary. Follow all posted signs and warnings, and transit the construction area with caution. Schedule completion date is Aug. 2. For more information, contact the Construction Project Manager, Lt. John Casilio, at 301757-4855.

Kids’ Fishing Derby

Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon LOX Farm Pond at the corner of Tate and Buse roads The NAS Pax River Kids’ Fishing derby is a free catch and release event for youths ages 15 and younger whose parent/ guardian has base access. Youths must be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 45 children, so register early. Forms are available at the front porch of the Mattapany Rod and Gun Club Lodge across the street from the Skeet range. This is a Maryland “Free Fishing” day, so no fishing license or base permit is required. Prizes are awarded at the event for largest fish in age groups 13-15, 9-11, and 8 and younger, and for youngest child to catch a fish. Hotdogs, chips, and drinks available for all participants. Contact Van Marks at 240-9252188 or Chris Tyson at 301-247-5044.

Cedar Point Ladies Golf Association Invitational

June 18, 9 a.m. shotgun start Cedar Point Golf Course This four-lady Captain’s Choice scramble. A continental breakfast starts at 8 a.m. Entry fee is $65 which includes a cart and greens fees for 18-holes of golf. Make checks payable to CPLGA. Mulligans are four for $20, and a 6-foot putting string is $10. Lunch and prizes available. Proceeds benefit the Fisher House Foundation. For more information and for an entry form, call the CPLGA Chairman at 301-4819655, cplgagolf@yahoo.com or visit the CPLGA Facebook page.

DAV Assistance on base

Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fleet and Family Support Center Each Thursday, members of the Disabled American Veterans St. Mary’s Chapter #26 are at the Fleet and Family Support

Center to assist active-duty military and veterans in completing Veterans Administration forms for obtain VA benefits. Call the FFSC at 301-342-4911 to schedule an appointment.

Where’s Gnorman?

Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Be the first to call in his location and receive one Center Stage Theater movie ticket; good for any Center Stage movie. The same person cannot win more than once a month. Last week’s winner was Brittany Teig. Calls are only accepted between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Call the Tester staff at 301-342-4163.

Off base:

Air and Sea Silent Art Auction

Thursday, 5-8 p.m.

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Artists of all ages, including donations from famous local artists, have donated their work to help build a stronger Patuxent River Naval Air Museum by participating in the first Air and Sea Silent Art Auction. The theme of this auction is to create a visual message of anything related to the roles that air and sea play in the life of St. Mary’s County.

All art purchases are tax-deductible. For more information, contact Barbara Ives at 240-925-4416.

Youth Aviation Ground School

June 19-July 2 Volunteer pilots will teach participants the information they need to know to pass the sport pilot written exam for a pilot’s license. This class is for youths ages 15 and older and school teachers. Cost is $75. Register and get more information at www.aviation.cc.

St. Mary’s County Summer Camps

Space remains available for St. Mary’s County’s 2013 Summer Camps. St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks offers a variety of full and half-day summer camps for children and youths ages 3½-12 at locations around the county. Parents can register their children online at www. stmarysmd.com and click Recreate, in person at the Recreation and Parks office in Leonardtown or by mail to P.O. Box 653 Leonardtown, MD 20650. For more information call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800 or 1801.

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Employee Assistance Program: Helping DOD civilians through furlough troubles Commentary by Janet Moody Employee Assistance Program counselor It can be a sizable challenge to keep your professional duties on track while also dealing with personal responsibilities and concerns. And it’s during times such as these when it’s important to have access to resources that can provide you support and sound guidance, just what the Employee Assistance Program is here to do.

The EAP offers free short-term counseling for federal civilian employees at Naval Air Systems Command Patuxent River. There is no cost to the employee or their family for using EAP services; it is a free benefit paid for by their employer.

What services does the EAP provide?

Counseling A primary service the EAP provides is counseling.EAP counselors are available to help employees and their families with various issues or concerns. Some of the most frequently talked about problems include marital conflict, relationship issues, parenting concerns, depression, grief, anxiety, alcohol abuse, job stress and conflict with co-workers or supervisors.

Consultation to Supervisors and Managers Another main service of the EAP is consultation. Many supervisors and managers call an EAP counselor because they have concerns about an employee and want to know how to better assist that employee. Employees may be dealing with personal or work-related issues that are creating a lot of stress for them. Some employees may be dealing with personal issues that are affecting their job attendance, productivity, and morale. As a mental health professional, the EAP counselor is qualified to address the personal and emotional issues which may be affecting an employee’s performance or conduct at work. The EAP is a voluntary program and information is kept strictly confidential within program guidelines.

EAP Orientations New DOD civilians receive information about the services offered through the EAP as part of their welcome packet provided by the Total Force Strategy and Management Department, formerly the Human Resource Office.

Occasionally, managers also call an EAP counselor and ask the counselor come to an office staff meeting and talk about EAP services.

Supervisory EAP Orientation An EAP orientation for supervisors and team leaders is provided as part of the Introduction to Personnel Management Class through the Total Force Department. This orientation can also be provided to supervisors or managers who want to know more about how EAP can help to support them and their employees.

Health and Wellness Presentations Some managers call an EAP counselor because they would like to have a presentation on a specific health and wellness topic. The EAP provides a variety of presentations on topics such as stress management, suicide awareness, dealing with conflict, anger management and effective communication.

Crisis and Grief Management Sometimes a tragedy occurs or an employee dies and others are grieving the death of an employee. The EAP can be called upon to provide individual or group grief consultations as needed for co-workers.

Who can use the EAP?

All DOD civilians at NAS Patuxent River and their family members are eligible to use the program.

Are the counseling sessions confidential?

Yes, the EAP is confidential in accordance with both state and federal laws. All information shared by the employee is kept strictly confidential. Only in circumstances where the safety and security of an individual or others is in danger, would the appropriate authorities need to be notified.

How many counseling sessions can one have?

Employees and their family members can have up to six counseling sessions, per problem, per year. If six sessions does not seem sufficient to deal with a particular problem, the EAP counselor may recommend seeking further counseling in the community. For example, depending upon a person’s situation, it may be recommended that a person meet with a psychiatrist for medication management, a substance abuse counselor for substance abuse treatment, or a mental health therapist for mental health treatment.

Where is the EAP office?

EAP Financial and Legal Services

Naval Air Systems Command employees: The EAP office is located in the Frank Knox Building, building 2189. Contact Janet Moody at 301-757-1868 weekdays.

Naval District Washington employees: The EAP office is located at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. Contact Kathy Castelo at 202-685-9629 or by email at katherine.castelo.ctr(at)navy.mil.

For after-hours assistance, call the National Service Center at 800-222-0364 (1-888-262-7848 TTY) to speak with an EAP counselor 24/7.

port Center unless otherwise noted. To register for any class and for more information, call 301-342-4911.

Playgroup at Glenn Forest Community Center

DOD civilians can call 800-222-0364 to speak with a financial consultant and discuss various concerns such as debt reduction, money management, investment strategies and retirement planning.

Calling this 800 number can also put the employee in touch with a licensed attorney to discuss concerns such as identify theft, living wills, health care power of attorney, divorce, child custody and real estate matters. Discounted rates for additional services and office visits with a participating attorney are available.

Financial Counseling Services

The Personal Financial Educator at FFSC can help you and your family work towards managing your finances, resolve financial problems and reach long-term goals — getting an education, buying a home, retirement. Financial Educator services are available to active-duty and retired military and family members. To make an appointment with a Financial Counselor, call 301-342-5442.

New Spouse Orientation

Classes are open to active-duty and retired military, and Reservists. All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Sup-

Additionally, www.FOH4You.com, the FOH/EAP website, offers online EAP orientations to employees and supervisors, webinars, and it holds a vast library of articles on topics such as money management, stress management and conflict resolution.

Today, noon to 3 p.m.

New and not so new military spouses can learn how to make their military time more successful and enjoyable.

Topics covered include: understanding military language and customs, benefits and entitlements and culture of the military family.

Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.

Moms, dads and caregivers are invited to bring their children for free playtime at the Glenn Forest Community Center.

Anger Management (three, two-hour sessions)

June 16, 23, 30, 2-4 p.m.

Anger is a basic emotion. Join this three session workshop to gain a better understanding of anger and how to skillfully express and manage anger in an effective way.

Taking the Mystery Out of Retirement Planning

June 19, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Retirement planning isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach.

Each individual requires a different retirement planning strategy. This workshop offers retirement planning tips to help during various stages of anyone’s life.

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Speed Mentoring opens door for relationship, but this mentee wants to take it slow

By Paula A. Paige Program Management (AIR 1.0) Public Affairs

Naval Air Systems Command’s speed mentoring events aren’t so much about finding your vocational soul mate; they’re more about finding your professional soul.

Launched nearly a year ago by the command’s National Mentoring Team, the activity was inspired by “speed dating,” the popular matchmaking rage where singles are introduced in a series of short meetings. The “date” ends when the organizer rings a bell after a set amount of time and the participants move to the next person.

The latest speed mentoring activity was hosted by the Principal Deputy and Program Manager Forum May 22 in Building 1489 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The experience offered more than 20 attendees 9-minute sessions with 12 mentors who focused on helping them solve a pressing problem.

Organizers said the intent of speed mentoring isn’t to “click” in 9 minutes, but to whet the workforce’s appetite for what a good mentor-mentee relationship can do for one’s career.

We met mentor Todd Balazs, deputy assistant commander for Logistics and Industrial Operations (AIR 6.0A), and mentee Bruce Jackson, from the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program Office (PMA-290). Jackson is the P-3 principal deputy aircraft program manager for Logistics. The two agreed to share their experience.

PAIGE: Why did you sign up for this speed mentoring event?

BALAZS: I look forward to these events. They provide me with an opportunity to meet many of the talented members of the workforce and offer advice to support their career path and goals. These events also give me strong insight into what’s on the mind of our workforce and how I can do a better job as a leader in NAVAIR to

U.S. Navy photos by Paula A. Paige

Mentee Bruce Jackson, left, with mentor Todd Balazs at Todd Balazs, deputy assistant commander for Logistics and a NAVAIR speed mentoring event held May 22 in Building 1489. Balazs is the deputy assistant commander for LogisIndustrial Operations (AIR 6.0A), offers advice to two Naval tics and Industrial Operations (AIR 6.0A); Jackson is the P-3 Air Systems Command employees during a speed mentorprincipal deputy aircraft program manager for Logistics and ing event held May 22 in building 1489. Launched nearly is assigned to the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aira year ago by the command’s National Mentoring Team, speed mentoring was inspired by “speed dating,” where sin- craft Program Office (PMA-290). gles are introduced in a series of short meetings. The speed dress the mentee’s major con- mentor. mentoring event offered more than 20 attendees nine-minute sessions with 12 mentors who focused on helping them cerns/topics?

BALAZS: Each mentee has PAIGE: How would you rate solve a pressing problem. eliminate barriers to speed to the fleet and improve affordability and quality of life.

JACKSON: I signed up to gain more knowledge and discover career growth, promotion and personal development opportunities, as well as to share the value of speed mentoring with my fellow employees and subordinates.

PAIGE: Did you come to this event with preconceived notions about speed mentoring?

BALAZS: Since I have done several speed mentoring events, I knew what to expect, but each time, I learn something new from the workforce.

JACKSON: I had some preconceived notions, but I wanted to experience the process for myself.

PAIGE: What was your initial reaction upon meeting your mentor?

JACKSON: Although they were senior-level managers, they were extremely pleasant, easily approachable and willing to provide assistance and obtainable goals.

PAIGE: Each employee was asked to come prepared with at least three mentoring topics to discuss with the mentors. What were your topics?

JACKSON: My topics were: What leadership development training/programs would you recommend for career development? What impact would staying in a program office for more than seven years have on one’s career development? If you are certified in a particular discipline, should you look to pursue another discipline to increase your promotion opportunities?

PAIGE: Were you able to ad-

something different on his or her mind. I encouraged them to use this forum as a means to gain different perspectives on the same topic.

PAIGE: Was this a valuable experience for you professionally?

Do you think nine minutes was sufficient time to receive professional feedback? Would you try it again?

JACKSON: It was most beneficial! Nine minutes was not ample time. Perhaps if the number of mentor stations was reduced to eight to 10, from 12, it would have allowed more time to be spent with each mentor.

PAIGE: Did the mentee seem open to your advice?

BALAZS: Yes. Each mentee was really open to listening to my advice — on training programs, different positions and selecting a

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Call 410-286-8047 for more information.

Movie in the Park at NRC Solomons Saturday, 9 p.m.

Bring a lawn chair and movie snacks to Lighthouse Park, next to the swimming pools, for an evening of family entertainment. All movies are Rated G, PG or PG-13.

Just Dance at NRC Solomons June 22, 8-10 p.m.

Lighthouse Park Bring the whole family for dancing under the stars.

Outdoor Pool Opens

June 15 The Outdoor Pool opens for the summer season and the Indoor Pool closes until Sept.3. The Outdoor Pool closes Sept. 2.

Outdoor Pool hours: Fitness Swim: 6-9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays Recreational and Fitness Swim: Noon to 6 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and holidays

Dive-in Theater June 16, 7:30 p.m.

Take a dip in the pool from 7:30-9 p.m. followed by Ice Age-Continental Drift starting at 9 p.m.; “floating only” during the film.

Outdoor Film Fest at NRC Solomons June 17-20, 9 p.m.

Lighthouse Park Four nights of “Pixar’s Greatest Hits:” Cars, Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc., and Up shown at the outdoor screen at Lighthouse Park. Each series features a different theme.

this speed mentoring session on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being very informative and successful?

BALAZS: I would clearly rate it a 5. This was an outstanding event.

JACKSON: I would rate it a 4.

PAIGE: Do you think you made a professional connection that could extend beyond this “speed” event?

JACKSON: Definitely!

For more information about upcoming speed mentoring events, contact Donna Belcher, NAVAIR Mentorship Program manager, at donna.belcher@navy. mil. Visit the online iMentor tool at https://mynavair.navair.navy.mil/ mentoring.

Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Public Affairs intern Shannon Slaughter contributed to this report.

River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center

Call 301-342-3656 for more information Rum Tasting at the Midway Bar June 13, 4-7 p.m.

Sample three varieties of rum, savoring their exotic Caribbean flavor and maybe even learn a thing or two. Cost is $5. The Midway Bar is located at the West Basin Marina.

Father’s Day Brunch at the River’s Edge June 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bring dad to enjoy carved barbecue beef brisket, fried potato wedges, pancakes, bacon, eggs, sausage, fresh fruits, salads and desserts. Cost is $14.95 for adults; $9.95 for youths ages 6-16; and $3 for children ages 3-5.

Liberty Programs For more information, call 301-342-3565.

Bowling with Liberty June 10, 6-9 p.m.

Join Liberty at the Bowling Center and three hours of allyou-can-bowl cosmic bowling for $4; price includes shoes.

Open to all E1-E6 single and unaccompanied active-duty military and one guest age 18 or older.

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Thursday, June 6 6:30 p.m., The Big Wedding This romantic comedy follows a modern family trying to survive a weekend wedding celebration that has the potential to become a family fiasco. To the amusement of their adult children and friends, long divorced couple Don and Ellie Griffin are once again forced to play the happy couple for the sake of their adopted son’s wedding after his ultra conservative biological mother unexpectedly decides to fly halfway across the world to attend. With all of the wedding guests looking on, the Griffins are hilariously forced to confront their past, present and future. Rated: R (1 hr, 30 min) Friday, June 7 6:30 p.m., Iron Man 3 (3D) Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose

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When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him.

As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man? Rated: PG-13 (2 hr, 10 min) 9 p.m., Mud This film is an adventure about two boys, Ellis and his friend Neckbone, who find a man named Mud hiding out on an island in the Mississippi. Mud describes fantastic scenarios-he killed a man in Texas and vengeful bounty hunters are coming to get

him. He says he is planning to meet and escape with the love of his life, Juniper, who is waiting for him in town.

Skeptical but intrigued, Ellis and Neckbone agree to help him. It isn’t long until Mud’s visions come true and their small town is besieged by a beautiful girl with a line of bounty hunters in tow. Rated: PG-13 (2 hr, 10 min)

Saturday, June 8 4 p.m., The Croods (free showing) The world’s first family embarks on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods discover an incredible new world filled

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with fantastic creatures — and their outlook is changed forever. Rated: PG (1 hr, 38 min) 6:30 p.m., Mud 9:30 p.m., Iron Man 3 (3D) Sunday, June 9 2 p.m., Man of Steel (3D) FREE Sneak Preview

Monday and Tuesday No Movies Wednesday, June 12 6:30 p.m., Iron Man 3 (3D) No camera phones or other recording devices permitted into the theater. First come, first served. Admittance begins at 1 p.m. There will be a $1 charge for 3D glasses or you can bring your own glasses to avoid the charge.

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Pieces of the past

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Mike Smolek (blue shirt), Naval Air Station Patuxent River cultural resources manager and Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington archaeologist, consults with representatives from the Louis Berger Group as they excavate archaeological test units in search of artifacts and subsurface features at Webster Outlying Field, May 28.

The location being excavated was once the site of an early Jesuit settlement, and was discovered in the early 1980s during a survey being done prior to an antenna installation. Tests will help determine if the site is eligible to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Among the artifacts found were shards of Native American and European pottery, window glass, nails, tobacco pipe stems and bowl fragments, and pieces of animal bone. The artifacts, indicating the site was occupied in the late 1600s, will be cleaned and analyzed and then curated at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory in Calvert County.

Before the Navy acquired the property in 1942, it was known as St. Inigoes and was owned by the Jesuits for 300 years. In the early years of the Maryland colony, it served as the Jesuit mission headquarters and home plantation and, throughout the years, was the site of at least three different manor houses, numerous tenant farmsteads, slave quarters and many other buildings.

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PMA-231 engineer receives Joey Miller Award

Counselor’s Corner:

Shaping Sailors’ careers with Career Navigator Program

By Chief Navy Counselor (SW) David J. C. Waters NAS Patuxent River Command Career Counselor

Mackenzie Karn, right, a flight vehicle performance lead in E-2/C-2 Airborne Tactical Data System Program Office (PMA-231), receives the Joey Miller Engineering Excellence Award from Capt. John Lemmon, PMA-231 program manager, during a ceremony May 13 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Karn received the award for her work with fleet operators and for leading a Naval Air Systems Command team in the revising E-2C and E-2D Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization Performance Charts.

Karn was also an integral part of the Tow Link Working Group, leading a review to substantiate catapult minimum end airspeeds parameters for E-2C and E-2D aircraft.

The Joey Miller Engineering Excellence Award recognizes those who best embody the technical excellence, superior leadership and dedication to warfighters that Lieutenant Commander Joey Miller demonstrated as part of the NAVAIR team.

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Have you been thinking that it’s been a while since you’ve seen a new NAVADMIN from Navy Personnel Command? They were saving up for a big one: replacing Perform to Serve (PTS) with the Career Navigator Program (CNAV), which took effect Monday.

Under CNAV, all enlisted active-duty and Reserve career management policies, processes and information technology systems are organized into one overarching program. In short, there is one portal for all career events: reenlisting, changing ratings, choosing orders, and transitioning between active duty and Reserve and back again.

The biggest changes affect reenlistment policies.

Starting now, all eligible and command-approved

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E-6 Sailors will be approved for reenlistment on their first request. While they still need to inform their Career Counselor of their intentions to reenlist or separate, first classes who want to reenlist and have command approval will be given reenlistment approval on their first application.

And in the near future, early fall 2013, first classes and their commands will receive confirmation immediately upon application submission, resulting in no wait period.

For eligible and command-approved E-5 and below Sailors, categories of skill sets have been created to expedite reenlistment request processing.

Open Reenlistment: Sailors in undermanned skill sets.

Sailors in open skill sets will receive approval to reenlist on their first application. By the end of fiscal 2013, these Sailors should receive confirmation immediately upon submittal,

Chief Navy Counselor (SW) David J. C. Waters resulting in no wait period.

Balanced Reenlistment: Sailors in skill sets that are fully manned.

Sailors in fully-manned skill sets will be processed based on the manning in their Year Group. Sailors in undermanned Year Groups will be approved on their first application. All Sailors will know at least 10 months from the end of their contract if they’ll be able to

See Careers, Page 18

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Commands celebrate awards, reenlistments, retirements

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Baker becomes senior chief

Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Equipment Ronald Baker was frocked to Senior Chief by Marine Corps Col. Roger Cordell, Naval Test Wing Atlantic commander, May 20.

Baker is a Navy Reservist who is currently active and works at Webster Outlying Field.

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U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

VXS-1 frocks two, awards medal Peck gets Commendation

Aviation Electronic Technician 1st Class David Colangecco, left, received a Navy Achievement Medal, Naval Aircrewman Avionics 2nd Class Phillip Weisner, middle, was frocked to petty officer first class, and Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Joshua Harrell, right, was frocked to petty officer second class.

Lt. Mike Peck, right, is presented with a Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal by Capt. Ben Shevchuk, Naval Air Station commanding officer, during NAS quarters May 23.

U.S. Navy photo by Casey Susany

Davis receives Achievement Medal

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Mathew Davis is awarded the Navy Achievement Medal by Capt. Sandra Hearn during a clinic ceremony May 30.

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger

Yambao makes PO1

Aviation Machinist’s Mate Christian Yambao, right, is congratulated by Rear Adm. CJ Jaynes for his frocking to petty officer first class May 24.

Yambao works in AIR-6.8.

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

McHugh earns MSM

Capt. Ben Shevchuk pins a Meritorious Service Medal onto Cmdr.

Christopher McHugh during NAS quarters May 23.

McCracken earns Achievement Medal

Naval Aircrewman 1st Class (AW) John McCracken, right, is awarded a Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal by Capt. Ben Shevchuk, Naval Air Station commanding officer, during NAS quarters May 23.

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

Conant earns Achievement Medal Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class (AW) John Conant, right, is awarded a Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal by Capt. Ben Shevchuk, Naval Air Station commanding officer, during NAS quarters May 23.

Pax Pros of the Week

Pax Pro of the Week nominees are submitted to and selected by the naval air station Command Master Chief William Lloyd-Owen.

U. S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Henry commits to four more

Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (AW/SW) Keith Henry repeats the oath of enlistment after reenlisting officer Lt. Cmdr. Clinton Stonewall, signing on for four more years during a ceremony May 30.

U. S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Donnell signs on for four more

Lt. Michael Peck presents Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Megan Donnell with her discharge certificate prior to her reenlistment. Donnell, who currently has eight years of Navy service, reenlisted for four more years during a ceremony May 31.

Sailor of the Week, May 20-24

Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Noah Trumble, right, from air operations.

Courtesy photos

Civilian of the Week, May 20-24

Michelle Williams with MWR at Navy Recreation Center Solomons

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

Cameron retires after 40 years From left, Charles Cameron is presented with his retirement certificate after 40 years of civil service

by Capt. Ben Shevchuk, Naval Air Station commanding officer, during NAS quarters May 23.

Ickes retires after 35 years

James Ickes, right, is presented with his retirement certificate after 35 years of civil service by Capt. Ben Shevchuk, Naval Air Station commanding officer, during NAS quarters May 23.

Sailor of the Week, May 20-24

Pax Pro of the Week Master-atArms 3rd Class Jonathan Delair from security operations

Courtesy photos

Civilian of the Week, May 20-24

Nancy Drill from air operations

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Welcome to Solomons Navy Recreation Center is ready for a busy summer season

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By Annalise Kenney Naval Air Station Patuxent River Public Affairs Intern Lawnmowers rumbled past campers and cabins last week as Navy Recreation Center Solomons complex employees prepared the grounds for another actionpacked summer.

Since its establishment as a recreational installation in 1971, NRC Solomons has provided a getaway destination for military and DOD employees and their families. This summer, NRC Solomons offers a bounty of activities and events for everyone to enjoy.

“The events we host are intended to get people outside having fun,” said NRC Installation Director Carrie Jay-Rose. “The greatest joy is truly in the simple things.”

The complex, located on a scenic peninsula bounded by the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay, is at 100 percent capacity, reaching nearly 4,000 guests daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day, guests who are either vacationing or simply spending the day.

NRC Solomons is also a popular location in the off-season with nearly 12,000 guests from Columbus Day to Easter.

The recreation center offers accommodations ranging from tent camping sites and RV camper lots, to spacious cottages equipped with kitchen areas and televisions, Jay-Rose said. But the real fun happens outside, where playgrounds, campfires, grills, nature trails and diverse family focused programs abound, she said.

Southern Maryland’s sweltering summer weather drives many NRC patrons to the waterfront, where beaches and mari-

Courtesy photo by Anna Lise’ Riley

Enjoy the Fourth of July fireworks. nas allow for sunbathing, swimming and boating. Guests can rent paddle boats, Courtesy photo by Anna Lise’ Riley kayaks and canoes at the swimming Sunset at Navy Recreation Center Solomons. beach, or visit the Point Patience Marina to enjoy a relaxing day on the Patuxent on our customers’ input to keep things of contests, Ice Cream Sundae Sundays River in a pontoon, Jay-Rose said. and DIY Fridays, which lead participants fresh and fun.”

Other recreational areas include a Activities and events are designed to through creative crafts. mini-golf course, driving range and sports engage all patrons, no matter what age or Events such as the “Get a Clue!” scavCourtesy photo by Anna Lise’ Riley fields while the ever-popular pool, com- activity level. enger hunt on Tuesdays and themed outplete with a diving board and waterslides, “Our amazing team is made up of a door movie nights bring the entire NRC Solomons staffs plans activities and celebrations for all ages — marhosts 1,200 visitors per day during the variety of talented people who come to- community together. busy season.

“We engage all our departments with ried, single, with or without children. gether to make magic happen,” Jay-Rose NRC Solomons staff created a schedule said. “Making NRC Solomons such a great our activities and events,” Jay-Rose said. of summer activities intended to satisfy place is the least we can do in return for “We want people to get all over the instal- fourth with NRC’s annual Patriotic Paeven the most active guests. what those who serve our country do for lation and learn about the area. While do- rade. In years past, these parades have “At least three activities are scheduled us.” ing the scavenger hunt, our guests have to featured costumed dogs, bicycles and every day,” said Jay-Rose, who shared Classic events include campfire hay- get clues from lifeguards and recreation golf carts festooned with balloons and an that she fell in love with NRC and the as- rides and dances on select Saturdays, aides and explore the complex. One of abundance of red, white and blue.

The Solomons Island fireworks, which sociated community when she first began tie-dye events on Wednesdays, Twilight the best things about NRC Solomons is working there in 1991.

Bingo on Sundays and Wednesdays, and that it’s such a safe area; kids can go off are launched from a barge the Patuxent “Some of these activities are classics, monthly “dive-in theater” movie show- on their own and participate in activities.” River, can be seen from the complex.

See what’s happening at NRC Solothey’ve been part of NRC summers for ings at the pool.

NRC Solomons celebrates the Fourth years, and some activities are brand-new, New events this summer include a Life- of July with an array of patriotic activities. mons at www.cnic.navy.mil/patuxent, but all are family friendly,” she added. guard Olympics on July 5, where patrons A pool party on the evening of July 3 kicks click on Fleet and Family Readiness and “We add new programs every year based compete with NRC lifeguards in a series off celebrations, which continue into the then Solomons Recreation Center.

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PMA-231 security manager helps validate efforts

Bowie State University Department of Nursing

Masters of Science in Nursing Open house on June 20, 2013 4pm-7pm at Southern MD Higher Education Center. For more information our recruiter/advisor Francis Bolden, fbolden@bowiestate.edu 301860-3201 or Dr. D. Renee Winkfield Coordinator of Nursing Graduate program dwinkfield@bowiestate.edu 301-860-3285.

Founded in 1865, Bowie State is the oldest Historically Black College/University in Maryland and one of the ten oldest in the country. Bowie State has been a leader in the education and the nursing field since the 1860’s.We believe that professional nursing practice is dynamic, complex, and integral to the health care system. Professional nursing practice adheres to an established framework of ethical principles, legal regulations, and standards of practice in order to provide high-quality, safe, and competent care.

Our graduate nursing degree program offers the following at Southern Maryland Higher Education Ctr:

Family Nurse Practitioner Nurse Educator* (*new graduate program)

Nurse Educator The Nurse Educator program prepares the graduate student for the role of nurse educator in the academic or health care setting. The core and supporting courses for the program provide the foundation for the educator role in the areas of nursing research, theory, and evidence-based practice. This is a 35 credit hour program and 180 hours of practicum experience Learners gain insight and experience in curriculum design, course or program design, management, evaluation of learning, and current technologies used in education.

Family Nurse Practitioner The Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares the professional nurses for advance practice roles, and doctoral study. It helps to develop the expertise and specialized knowledge in the care of clients and populations. The FNP program is a 49 credit hour program and over 600 hours of practicum experience and graduates of the program are eligible to take national certification examinations for the family nurse practitioner role.

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From left, Wendy Kay, senior security director for the Office of the Deputy undersecretary of the Navy for Plans, Policy, Oversight and Integration, presents Deb Bailey, E-2/C-2 Airborne Tactical Data System Program Office (PMA-231) security manager, with an honorary Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) during a ceremony May 9 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

The SAPPC serves as an indicator of Bailey’s ability to protect DOD assets, including information and technology. Bailey received the award because she was instrumental in the creation of the certification.

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Chaplain’s corner:

A loving relationship Commentary by Father Mike Dolan St. Nicolas Chapel guest contributor

Not too long ago I wrote that God speaks to us frequently and unexpectedly, and if you’re not willing to listen, his message can easily be lost.

A few weeks ago I was looking for some information on TV and came across an address being given on marital love. While the address was in Spanish and simulcast in English, it seemed to lose much of its insight and effectiveness in translation; so, I moved on rather quickly.

Although the exposure was brief, it served to focus my mind on loving relationships and made me sensitive to its expression. During the mass of the day, the gospel reading was John 17:20-27.

Shortly before Jesus’ arrest, he asks his father to protect his apostles, disciples, and also those who would come to believe in him through their teaching - people like you and me from the wiles, wickedness and snares of the world. But because of my raised sensi-

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Father Mike Dolan tivity the wording became insightfully profound.

Listen to what Jesus lovingly prayed just before his passion and death.

John 17:20-21: “I ask not only on behalf of these (the apostles and disciples) but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you father are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us...”

John 17:22-23, “...as we are one...that they may become completely one...”

John 17:23, “...so that the world may know that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.”

John 17:24, “Father, I desire that those also whom

Office hours: Weekdays, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.

Main Office phone: 301-342-3811 Daily Mass: Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to noon Sunday Services: Morning Catholic service: 9-10 a.m.

Evening Catholic service: 5-6 p.m.

Protestant service: 11 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.

you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory, which you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world.”

If you read Jesus’ prayer with a mind set on love, it is overwhelming!

We are called to be one with Jesus and his father. We are loved by the father even as he loved his son. We are called to be one with those given to Jesus by the father.

We are called to be eternally with Jesus.

How can we keep from singing?

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PILOTS

of 12-16 year olds.

Also, pedestrians need to look both ways for traffic before leaving the sidewalk, press the button to activate the flashing lights, if available, and then enter the crosswalk.

3. Speeding does NOT save much time.

Putting this theory to test, I drove the 6-mile trip from Gate 2 to Atlantic Test Range on Cedar Point Road on a weekend, with no traffic, following the posted speed limits. I made a second trip driving 10 miles over the speed limits — in a police car — and the difference between the two was only 1½ minutes. It’s not worth it, considering the other factors on this list.

4. Save your sanity. The above three reasons are important, but the most noticeable difference when you choose not to speed is a lower stress level when behind the wheel.

Make driving a relaxing time instead of a crazy experience. You can do this by choosing not to care whether other drivers are going slow or that they may have cut you off.

5. Simplify your life. Like reason No. 4, driving slower can reduce other complications — the headache of accidents, speeding tickets, frequent trips to the gas station, and the hectic pace of life.

Why rush through life? Slow down and enjoy it more. Here are some of Babauta’s suggestions to help you drive the speed limit: Listen to relaxing music; Ignore other drivers’ bad driving, except to avoid an accident; Eliminate the “need” to speed by getting ready and leaving early; try to make it a habit; and Keep to the right.

NAS Pax River is a beautiful base with an important mission. Slow down and enjoy the drive.

We want everyone to arrive safely.

Steve Naylor, the MFS F/A-18 simulation lead, said he was encouraged by the experiment’s results.

“The problem with hypoxia recognition is each person reacts differently to it,” Naylor said. “During the training, several pilots were surprised at what they felt in the simulator. At least one pilot assumed he would feel the way he did when he was hypoxic 10 years ago in a jet, and the way he felt then was not the way he felt now.”

Simulator training helps pilots learn

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“We used to fight with the old boat in between trying to drive it and run the equipment,” Glasl said. “With the new one, we don’t have to make that decision. We can do the whole job without having to stop, start and reset.”

In addition to its ease of use, the new boat is wider and therefore more stable on the water. There’s a larger deck space to accommodate crew more comfortably and a bigger pilot house for the operator.

Glasl explained that the skimmer is used for petroleum spills and has a conveyor-like structure that dips below the bow and skims off byproduct from the water’s surface. It has two separate tanks and can hold a total 1,100 gallons of byproduct until it can be properly

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See this training on the Naval Air Systems Command YouTube channel at http://youtu.be/uFx0D5PWGxI. what their personal hypoxia symptoms are and what actions to take to avoid dangerous mishaps.

“When you fly a single piloted aircraft, you are the only one who can help yourself out,” van Esselstyn said. “That’s why most of the time pilots work diligently to know all their procedures cold. It is easy to know what to do, but sometimes recognizing when to do it is the hardest part for us up there flying.” disposed of.

A benefit of the aluminum construction is its non-corrosive nature and lighter weight.

“We cover a 26-mile area — 18 miles of shoreline plus Solomons and Webster [Outlying Field in St. Inigoes],” Glasl said. “The boat can travel at 17 knots and when we’re faced with how to transport it, it’s sometimes faster to take it via trailer making the lightweight boat advantageous to us.”

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Andrea Bloomfield and Engineman 1st Class Walter Williams have been training with the skimmer since it arrived, and both agree it handles more easily.

“It’s smoother with more maneuvering capability,” Williams said. “Propulsion is different, hydraulics are better and it’s easier to drive.”

According to a May press release from Kvichak Marine Industries, the company that built the skimmer, they recently delivered 15 of these boats to the U.S. Navy, which now operates more than 85 of the skimmers worldwide.

Scoreboard As of May 31

Intramural Softball League

Monday/Wednesday Division Boozin’ Ballers 9-2 Chiefs 9-2 Dirty Dogs 8-2 River Dawgs 8-2 Moe’s Tavern 8-3 PPE 6-5 Drunken Clams 5-5 Softballs of Steel 4-6 Warlocks 3-8 VQ-4 3-8 VX-1 2-9 Liberty 0-11 Tuesday/Thursday Division A/O 10-0 Salty Dogs 8-1 Hardwood 6-2 Loaded Balls 5-3 VX-20 5-4 TC-7 4-4 Sons of Pitches 4-5 Village Idiots 3-7 Scared Hitless 3-7 Aviators 1-8 It’s Not Cricket 1-8

Intramural Golf League Goat Locker SADD NAVAIR 6.8 VX-1 B PMA 274 VX-1 A FRC VX-23

4-1 3-1-1 3-2 3-2 2-2-1 2-3 2-3 0-5

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Former CO received local Exemplary Service Award

By Carrie Munn Guest contributor Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) presented its most prestigious award to three individuals whose service has benefited not only their respective counties, but the entire Southern Maryland region during a ceremony May 23 at Sotterly Plantation.

The Heritage Awards are intended to honor individuals within the community who embody one of the organization’s three tenets - Leadership, Service and Mentoring. This year’s event called attention to the importance of meaningful and innovative service, while providing a networking opportunity for LSM alumni.

St. Mary’s County award winner was retired Capt.

Glen Ives who came to Southern Maryland as the Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, a position he held from 2006-2008.

“His high regard for the people who worked with

him and the war-fighters they support is his legacy at Pax and carries forward to his current role as Group Vice President of Sabre Systems,” announced LSM Board of Directors president Bert Johnston.

Embracing the community, Ives gives his time and leadership skills to numerous boards, including the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance, The Patuxent Partnership, Annmarie Garden’s Ann’s Circle Inc., College of Southern Maryland Foundation and the Board of Trustees for St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

He is Honorary Chairman of the United Way, Christmas in April and the Special Olympics. The retire Navy officer continues to support a plethora of groups with interest in maintaining a healthy and stable Patuxent River Complex.

“I feel kind of guilty getting recognized for something that I completely enjoy doing,” Ives said, adding he was honored, nonetheless.

Ives is a graduate of

the state-wide Leadership Maryland, Class of 2009. He said he has always admired the level of camaraderie and shared, localized experience an LSM alumni enjoys and pointed out the advantage to the program being “right here at home.”

For Calvert County, the group commended Harriet Yaffe, Executive Director of the ARC of Southern Maryland. The Charles County recipient, Evelyn “Evie” Hungerford, is the president and owner of Hungerford Associates Consulting.

Next year’s award will focus on mentoring and then the cycle will start again.

These acknowledgements often go to those who work diligently to improve the community without much fanfare and Leadership Southern Maryland continues to teach others how they too can be a part of the regional collaboration that shapes the vision of tomorrow.

For more information about Leadership Southern Maryland, visit www.leadsomd.org.

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Leadership Southern Maryland Heritage Award recipients, from left, Charles County recipient Evelyn “Evie” Hungerford; St. Mary’s County recipient retired Capt. Glen Ives; and Harriet Yaffe, Calvert County recipient.

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Around town St Mary’s County:

JobSource Mobile Career Center Today, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Charlotte Hall library The Mobile Career Center will be parked at the library to provide assistance with job searching using the Maryland Workforce Exchange. Representatives will help you get registered with MWE.

Learn to Sail at Sailing Center Chesapeake

Beginning Friday, 5:30 p.m.

Sailing Center Chesapeake, Tall Timbers Marina Various weekend dates are available for adult sailing classes at Tall Timbers Marina in St. Mary’s County. Classes will be taught by the Sailing Center Chesapeake’s Offshore Sailing Team on their 25’ keelboat. Cost is $200. Classes are for adults ages 18 and older. Call 240-561-0719 for reservations and information.

Master Gardeners Plant Clinic

Today, 1-3 p.m.

Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong résumé and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. Register by calling 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

St. Michael’s School Yard Sale, Auction

First Free Friday: Calvert Dance Band

Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Leonardtown library Stop by and get your gardening questions answered.

June 14 and 15, 7 a.m.

St. Michael’s School, Ridge Come early to preview more than 300 items, register for the auction and buy big bucks and cash bask tickets. There is also a silent auction, and a Knights of Columbus chicken dinner from 5-8 p.m. Friday. The June 15 live auction begins at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit the school. Visit www.SMSauction.org for more information.

Calvert County events: Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop Calvert library, Prince Frederick

Friday, 5-8 p.m.

Calvert Marine Museum Calvert Dance Band will perform on the outdoor stage starting at 6:30 p.m. Museum open and free to the public during noted hours. Free 30-minute boat rides on the Wm. B. Tennison.

Garden Smarter: Native Plant Shade Gardening

Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m.

Calvert library, Prince Frederick Learn about native plants that are adapted to shade and can add color and texture to your garden.

Free Honor Flight Movie Screening

Saturday, 4 p.m.

American Legion Post #274, Lusby Documentary about Honor Flight, the nonprofit organization that brings WWII and Korean War veterans from all over the country to see their memorial at no cost.

Seating limited to size of venue. If you know of a WWII or Korean War veteran who will be attending, contact Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Marc Scott at marc.e.scott@ navy.mil so they may be identified and given acknowledgement. Reserve your seats at http://americanlegion274. eventbrite.com/.

Live Art Auction

Saturday, doors open at 7 p.m.; auction begins at 8 p.m.

Calvert library, Prince Frederick Benefitting the Calvert library system, this gala function will feature original, framed works of art in a wide range of preferences and prices, and will include sports and entertainment memorabilia. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Free hors d’oeuvres, musical entertainment and a cash bar. Credit and debit cards, checks and cash are accepted.

Rock the Dock Summer Concert Series

Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 7-9:45 p.m.

Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa, Chesapeake Beach Enjoy an evening of live music at the waterfront Boardwalk Cafe. For more information, call 866-312-5596 or visit www.chesapeakebeachresortspa.com.

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Lab effort to cut costs for Navy’s Triton UAS program An engineer at Naval Air Station Patuxent River is leading an initiative that will save the Navy’s MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System program several hundred thousand dollars.

Paul Weinstein, an electronics engineer supporting the Common Standards and Interoperability (CSI) program office, launched an image quality lab in 2012 that will help determine how to effectively employ Triton’s sensors and radars and potentially other manned and unmanned systems.

In preparation for the first Triton image evaluation, Weinstein, a former National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) employee, worked with the agency to provide the necessary training, software and image scientists for the first official evaluation of the P-8A aircraft’s Electro-Optical (EO) sensor. Since the P-8A and MQ-4C are part of the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force family of systems, Weinstein’s team made a decision to evaluate the P-8 first and include test engineers from both programs.

“Paul did an outstanding job getting this image quality assessment capability set up and running,” said Pat Ellis, MQ-4C Triton’s Mission Systems lead. “This will

save the Triton program several hundred thousand dollars, since we will not have to submit packages for image ratings to NGA and the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) for our imaging systems.”

Without this capability at Pax River, the Navy would have to rely on NGA to perform sensor testing, at a cost of more than $150,000 per evaluation. It would also take more than a month to return the analysis to the team. By having the lab at Pax, each test is virtually free and it takes less than one week to turn around the data to the test team, Weinstein said.

“This level of testing will enable program offices to make smart budget decisions with respect to changes to the current network and current integration measures as well as future integration efforts,” Ellis said.

Typically, image analysts perform this function, but the evaluation proved that test engineers can analyze images and make effective mission-planning decisions.

“We are following the fly-fix-fly philosophy as we figure out solutions that will allow lower bandwidth platforms to send better quality video,” Weinstein added.

“We need to understand if a platform can meet its mission and avoid it just flying out and burning fuel.”

The first imagery evaluation for MQ-4C Triton will be conducted after the team has data available from Triton’s first flight, which was conducted May 22 at

Northrop Grumman’s facility in Palmdale, Calif. The image-quality lab team will evaluate the MQ-4C’s EO/ Infrared (IR) and Synthetic Aperture Radar sensors.

“The ability to collect and share real-time Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) quickly and accurately is crucial to ensuring battle commanders have the enhanced situational awareness required for a successful mission,” said Capt. Jim Hoke, MQ-4C Triton program manager.

As an adjunct to the manned P-8 aircraft, Triton is intended to provide persistent maritime and littoral ISR data collection and dissemination capability to the fleet.

U.S. Navy photo by Emily Burdeshaw

Paul Weinstein, an electronics engineer supporting the Common Standards and Interoperability (CSI) program office at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., views imagery transmitted from sensors aboard an aircraft. His team launched a government-led image quality lab in 2012 that will help determine how to effectively employ sensors and radars for the MQ-4C Triton and potentially other manned and unmanned aircraft in the future.

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Energy Saving Tip: Unplug Use power strips to switch off televisions, home theater equipment, and stereos when you’re not using them. Even when you think these products are off, together, their “standby” consumption can be equivalent to that of a 75 or 100 watt light bulb running continuously.

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reenlist in their current rate.

Competitive Reenlistment: Sailors in skill sets that are overmanned or have special requirements.

Sailors in skill sets that are overmanned or have special requirements, such as the nuclear community, will follow the revised timeline for reenlistment approval prior to their End of Active Obligated Service as extended (SEAOS). All Sailors in this category will know at least 10 months from the end of their contract of they’ll be able to reenlist in their current rate.

Reenlistment applications are now submitted using Career Waypoints vice Performance to Serve.

The reenlistment screening “algorithm” has been simplified to be based on rank, performance evaluations and critical career fields in the Navy Enlisted Classification System.

Submissions are based on the Sailor’s Projected Rotation Date, or his or her End of Active Obligated Service, whichever is sooner; however, the application timeline has changed.

Now, reenlistment requests for SEAOS-based applications begin 13 months prior to the end of the Sailor’s SEAOS vice 12 months.

Sailors will now receive up to eight looks to remain on active duty, 13 to six months from the end of their active obligated service.

The revised timeline also allows for in-rate approval in time to review Career Management System/Inter-

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active Detaining opportunities and increased opportunities to apply for activeduty conversion.

During months 13/12/ 11/10, Sailors submit applications for: active-duty in-rate, active-duty conversion, transition to selected Reserves, or intent to separate. Limiting in-rate applications to the first four looks ensures Sailors receiving inrate approvals can utilize the full Career Management System/Interactive Detaining order negotiating window during months nine to six.

Months 9/8/7/6: Sailors submit applications for active-duty conversion or transition to selected Reserves. Active-duty in-rate applications are not authorized.

Months 5/4/3: Sailors may submit applications for transition to selective Reserves. Active-duty conversion applications are not authorized.

This revised timeline means that applications for Sailors with June and July 2014 SEAOS dates must be submitted this month.

Approved reenlistment quotas are no longer being rescinded when previously executed extensions become operative. They will continue to be valid until the 13-month expiration date.

Sailors in this situation should work with their Career Counselor to contact their Enlisted Community Manager to reset their quota manually until Aug. 1 when the IT system update goes into effect.

For AC/Full Time Support (FTS) and selective Reserve, PERS-811 approval is no longer required for

reenlistment greater than one year from SEAOS. This change applies to all Sailors regardless of whether the member is subject to Career Waypoint-Reenlistment approval. Sailors are encouraged to reenlist as soon as possible.

Sailors must have applied and been subsequently disapproved for all available active-duty application cycles in order to be eligible for Involuntary Separation Pay consideration. This includes the active-duty conversion cycles. Denial of reenlistment alone does not guarantee Involuntary Separation Pay eligibility.

CAUTION: Selective Reenlistment Bonuses, Enlisted Supervisor Retention Pay or Post 9/11 GI bill transfer of Education Benefits could be affected by early reenlistment. Consult with your Career Counselor to discuss eligibility requirements.

The Career Navigator Program involves changes not only to reenlistment, but to ways Sailors navigate their career milestones. I’ve touched on many of those changes here, but please review NAVADMINS 149/13 and 150/13 for further guidance.

Talk to your Career Counselor about your career intentions early. One of the touted benefits of CNAV is that it will eventually put more control of the Sailor’s career in the Sailor’s hands. Which means that now more than ever, it’s incumbent upon Sailor’s to take responsibility for their careers and ensure that they’re making the best, most informed decisions possible. Your Career Counselors are here to help!

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