Pax People: Josh Eckler Page 2
Navy Hospital Corps Birthday Page 5
Get to Know Air 4.0 Pages 8 & 9
NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND Celebrating 70 years of community partnership
VOLUME 70, NUMBER 24
June 20, 2013
Pax River is ready for hurricane season; are you? Ready Navy is a useful preparedness program See “From the CO” on page 3.
By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer The violent thunderstorm that blew through St. Mary’s County during rush hour last week showed the problems and damage that even a short-lived storm can cause. With hurricane season upon us, it benefits all of us to prepare for much worse. Naval Air Station Patuxent River recently put its hurricane preparedness to the test by participating in HURREX/Citadel Gale 2013, an annual two-week joint exercise between U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Commander, Naval Installations Command. The exercise tested the installation’s heavy weather preparations, emergency communications systems, equipment, directives, and procedures in response to a fictitious hurricane, Zhina, as it progressed from a tropical storm and
eventually slammed into Pax River’s shoreline. “We exercised from a response standpoint and created a scenario that caused a fuel leak into one of the installation’s ponds, which would eventually make its way into the [Chesapeake] Bay” said Jerome Ray, emergency manager. “That would be a huge environmental concern if that was to happen, so the exercise involved how we respond, contain and recover. It showed that we have good plans in place; that we’re able to respond to that type of situation and keep it in control.” Since arriving at Pax River in 2009, Ray said the biggest change he has seen in storm preparedness is the willingness in installation personnel and military/family members to sign on to the AtHoc network to ensure that they get the most updated information. But besides keeping yourself informed of approaching and potentially danger-
Commissary promotions help patrons prepare for severe weather
On June 3, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (AW/NAC) Michael D. Stevens surveyed the natural disaster area in Moore, Okla., during a visit with Sailors and their families. Rebuilding was under way following a category EF5 tornado that struck May 20 when another severe storm hit the area May 31. ous bad weather, are you and your family physically prepared to handle the unexpected damages or major inconveniences that might occur at home? Back in May 2009, Marketing Director Valerie Doster, with Morale, Welfare and Recreation, was
busy with preparations for the upcoming Patuxent River Air Expo and never anticipated the havoc Hurricane Irene would wreak on her home life. “Our electric went out during the storm and our backup sump pump failed, leaving my finished base-
ment under four inches of water,” she said. “Our electricity stayed out for four days and we didn’t have a generator.” Fortunately for Doster, a neighbor with a generator came to their assistance and ran a 500-foot extension cord between the houses,
To help customers prepare for severe storms, tornados, hurricanes, flooding and the damage they and other natural disasters may cause, the Defense Commissary Agency and its industry partners are offering survival kit items at lower prices. Every year from April 1 through Oct. 31, items such as flashlights, an assortment of batteries, canned tuna, shelf-stable milk, first-aid kits, bottled water, charcoal, canned soup and more are sold at reduced prices as part of DeCA’s severe weather promotional package. The promotion coincides with the U.S. hurricane and tornado seasons. The Atlantic hurricane season runs through Nov. 30, and forecasters are predicting another busy season. They are expecting 18 tropical storms, nine of which will become named hurricanes. The Moore, Okla., tornado is a stark reminder of the unexpected damage tornadoes cause.
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July 1 marks the end of base access decals By Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Base decals will become a thing of the past beginning July 1, when they will no longer be required to enter Navy installations, including Naval Air Station Patuxent River. This change not only puts the Navy in line with its sister services’ base access policies, it also results in cost savings, a reduction in administrative tasks and improved security. Lt. Troy Niccum, NAS Patuxent River security officer, said people on the installation can expect to see increased random antiterrorism vehicle checks, which will include verifying a person’s credentials, ve-
hicle registration, proof of insurance, and, for motorcycle operators, his or her motorcycle safety course certificate. “People should have these items up to date and readily available at all times,” he said. “Even though we will no longer use the decals, vehicles driven on base still need to be properly registered in accordance with local laws.” In addition to the random checks, law enforcement may also conduct command-authorized administrative checks, similar to Driving-Under-the-Influence checks, which will also verify these items. Doing away with the decals eliminates the duplicated effort motorists experienced when they completed both state registra-
tion requirements and the Navy’s security department requirements for the vehicle decal or pass. The vehicle decals were originally used to ensure vehicles on Navy installations complied with state requirements for vehicle registration and insurance, Niccum said. Through the years, however, state programs have become more efficient and uniform, eliminating the main reason for vehicle decals. Gate sentries will continue checking IDs for each person entering the installation, Niccum said. “The only real difference this change will cause is not having to stop to get a vehicle pass or a base decal as long as you have credentials,” he said. For example, rental ve-
hicles will be considered privately-owned vehicles and the driver will only need his or her CAC or dependent ID card to gain access. The vehicle rental contract will suffice as proper licensing, registration and proof of insurance for base access. Contractors and visitors coming on base who do not have a valid CAC must still stop at the Pass and ID Office to get a pass. Niccum said there are roughly 2,000 Pass and ID customers each week with more than 42 percent requiring a vehicle decal or a vehicle pass. “We are still crunching the numbers, but we expect to see a significant cost savings in manpower and supplies when the requirement changes,” he said.
U.S. Navy photo by Annalise Kenney
Tontanisha Fountain, security assistant at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Pass and ID Office, issues a vehicle decal. These decals will no longer be required beginning next month, eliminating nearly 42 percent of the visitors in the Pass and ID offices.
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Pax People: Josh Eckler
Pushing his mind and body to the limit By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer
Most people would shy away from registering for an event at a website titled “youmaydie.com,” but that’s exactly the type of event that attracts Josh Eckler. “I was living here nearly two years without my wife and kids and I needed to kill time,” said Eckler, Triton test director who arrived at Naval Air Station Patuxent River four years ago. “My family was seven hours away and I had nothing to do in the evenings. I started out mountain biking and running. Progressively, I did harder and harder stuff.” Having participated in ultra marathons of 50 and 100 miles, Eckler moved on to more extreme events such as the GORUCK Challenge, which is described on its website as a slice of Special Operations training; and Tough Mudder, a hardcore 10- to 12-mile obstacle course designed to “test your all-around strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie,” according to its website. But perhaps the toughest challenge of all comes June 21 when Eckler competes for the second time in the ultraendurance event known as the Spartan Death Race, an event “built to break the weak of body and mind.” In its eighth year, Spar-
tan Death Race is a hurdle and challenge-driven race that requires competitors to complete a series of 15 to 20 grueling mental and physical challenges throughout a 40-mile course that runs through the Vermont Woods over a time period spanning 48 hours or more. If you think things couldn’t be any worse than that — Death Racers have no idea what to expect next as the course map and list of challenges are kept secret. Part of their mental endurance is being able to muster the fortitude to push forward without knowing the distance to the end of their suffering. “Last year we did things like split firewood, load and unload hay bales, and carry a bucket of rocks,” Eckler said. “One challenge, somewhere beyond the 40-hour mark, was carrying a heavy stump up a steep 1-mile hill with a sheet of white paper attached to it that we couldn’t get dirty, wrinkled or wet. At the top, we read instructions on how to make a paper crane and then we had to carry the stump back down and make the crane with the paper, trying to remember the instructions.” Throughout the ordeal, racers hit checkpoints where volunteers will radio to headquarters about what they’ve completed and their current location. “If there are people taking too long in between
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Triton Test Director Josh Eckler, from Naval Air Station Patuxent River, hoists a log atop his shoulders during a GORUCK endurance event last year in New York City’s Central Park. He and other participants were required to carry the heavy log throughout Times Square as one of the event’s challenges. checkpoints, they’ll send someone out on a fourwheeler to check on them,” Eckler said. “No one has died yet.” Race organizers offer medical attention but no food or water. Racers must supply their own nourishment and anticipate their own needs. Forget sunblock, insect repellant and BandAids — Eckler favors duct tape. “I used a new backpack last year and didn’t practice enough with it,” he said. “About 24 hours into the race, I had to wrap my entire lower back with duct tape due to blistering. I’ll use it
on my feet too. It gives immediate relief.” If you’re wondering what that does to bare skin when it’s removed, Eckler shrugs it off by saying, “You’re in bad shape at the end of the race anyway, what’s a little more duct tape damage?” In the woods in darkness and light, Eckler said you can travel for hours without seeing anyone else. “You experience highs and lows during the event,” he said. “When you’re sleep deprived, you start seeing things. Daybreak is always good and you’ll experience bursts of energy that get you going; but that second night
— when you’re putting the lamp back on after 20 hours and are about to go back into darkness — that’s a kind of mental scariness that you have to push through.” Eckler made it to the 53hour mark before quitting last year, learning later that he had just one more challenge to go before finishing. Only 15 percent of those who enter, finish. “I was sick to my stomach by then and I was watching other guys dropping out,” he said. “The challenge was rolling up and down a hill for three miles. I was in sixth place at the time and I was content, so I quit. But now
I know I should’ve done it.” As if repeating Spartan Death Race isn’t enough punishment, Eckler will join friends David Kim, Conor Joyce and Mike Knaisch for Team Death Race this September. Besides the personal satisfaction of participating in something most people will never experience, Eckler sees a practical side to his ultra endurance events. “I can apply it to anything in life,” he said. “When I’m at work, why get stressed out? Stay calm, think it out. What you think is hard, isn’t. I’ve come to realize I can get through anything.”
New third, second class POs at Naval Health Clinic Frocked Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Sailors, from left, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Asare Baffour, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Daniel Frank, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Brock Booth, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Steve Fugate, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Brandon Silvia and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Handling 2nd Class Edward Gardner.
U.S. Navy photo by Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Jheyson Giraldo
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First East Coast flight By Jamie Cosgrove Public Affairs Officer, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons The RQ-21A Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS) completed its first East Coast flight from Webster Field Annex on June 12, marking the start of the next phase of test for the program. A team from the Navy and Marine Corps STUAS program office (PMA-263), the UAS Test Directorate at Webster and industry partner Insitu, Inc., are conducting flight operations at Webster, NAS Patuxent River’s outlying field, in preparation for Integrated Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) in the fall. During the June 12 flight, Insitu operators launched the unmanned aircraft using a pneumatic launcher, eliminating the need for a runway. The RQ-21A was recovered after a 1.8 hour flight, using a companybuilt system known as the STUAS Recovery System (SRS). The system enables a safe recovery and expeditionary capability for tactical UAS on land or at sea. “This test period brings us closer to providing our warfighter with a unique capability — an indigenous UAS capable of operations from both land and sea,” said U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jim Rector, PMA-263 program manager. “The expeditionary nature of the RQ-21A makes it possible to
From the CO:
Shelter in Place as a course of action By Capt. Ben Shevchuk NAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer
U.S. Navy photo
The Navy and Marine Corps RQ-21A Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS) takes its first flight from Webster Field Annex, an outlying field to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, June 12. A team from the Navy and Marine Corps STUAS program office (PMA-263) at Pax River and Insitu are conducting flight operations at Webster in preparation for Integrated Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) in the fall. deploy a multi-intelligence capable UAS with minimal footprint.” The current phase of testing is intended to validate updates that have been made to the system in the past several months, which include software, fuselage and camera enhancements. The conditions at Webster Field also allow the team to test aircraft performance points at lower density altitudes, said Greg Oliver, the program’s lead test engineer. In 2012, the small un-
manned aircraft completed land-based testing in China Lake, Calif., and began shipbased developmental tests aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) in February. After this test phase is complete, the team will transport the system, which includes a ground control station and three air vehicles, back to Norfolk, Va., to embark LPD 19 for shipboard flight testing in July. IOT&E will begin in October at Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MCAGCC) Twen-
tynine Palms, Calif. Shipbased IOT&E is scheduled for December in preparation for the system’s initial deployment in 2014. The RQ-21A platform is designed to fill a need for the Marine Expeditionary Forces, Navy L-Class ships, and Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Units. When deployed, it will provide a 24/7 maritime and land-based tactical reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition data collection and dissemination capabilities to the warfighter.
On Thursday, June 13, NAS Patuxent River encountered a brief but severe weather event that necessitated quick action by our Emergency Management (EM) professionals. As the Tornado Warning became localized within St. Mary’s County, EM staff broadcasted “Giant Voice” warnings to our workforce that haven’t been heard in some time. Capt. Ben Shevchuk “Take Shelter!” The Emergency Management Officer (EMO) pushed AtHoc alert messages about the storm to desktops, email accounts, and those signed up to receive text messages. I hope you are one of those who have registered using the Purple Globe on the lower right of your NMCI computer screen (right click, select Access Self Service). We want you to be fully informed in every situation. Since early that morning, base leaders were watching the potential for severe weather and received updates from online and local weather forecasters. Experiencing high wind gusts and large volumes of rainfall, I made the decision to direct all personnel to Shelter in Place (SIP). Some people had already departed work by 4:10 p.m. and had to face the storm in their vehicles. The roads were quickly jammed with traffic as cars hydroplaned and stoplights off base lost power. The only reported injury from the extreme weather on base was a bicyclist who hurt an arm and shoulder. Thankfully, the biker’s helmet served its purpose. The preferred protective action to avoid casualties and fatalities during emergencies that have limited or no warning is to take temporary shelter within the individual’s workplace or residence. The goal of SIP procedures is to protect personnel within 15 minutes through mass warning and notification and prompt safeguarding action at each shelter location. SIP also allows onscene responders to focus on lifesaving actions for people who are outside when the hazard or threat strikes. Responders are better able to isolate damaged infrastructure like downed power lines or damaged roofs. As the NAS Pax River Commanding Officer I am responsible for the following with your safety in mind:
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News Briefs Off base:
Foreclosure HOPE
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development offers resources and programs to help homeowners with foreclosure prevention through the Home Owners Preserving Equity (HOPE) campaign. The HOPE counseling network helps homeowners understand their realistic options and services provided are at no cost to the homeowner. Call the Maryland HOPE Hotline at 877-4627555 or visit www.MDHOPE.org.
On base:
Naval Health Clinic Closed three hours June 28
NHC Patuxent River will be closed on Friday, 28 June from 1-4 p.m. for a mandatory Sexual Assault Prevention training stand-down. If you need medical assistance, please call 301-342-1506.
Juneteenth Celebration
Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Frank Knox Building, building 2189, room 120 African-American Pipelines Advisory Team lunch and learn invites all federal employees to its “Celebration of Juneteenth: Reflecting on the Past, Rejoicing in the Present, Preparing for the Future.” Guest speaker Command Master Chief Leon Thompson will acknowledge a period in U.S.
history that shaped and continues to influence our society and the lives of individuals today. Register at www.eventsbot.com/events/eb764743803. For more information on Juneteenth, visit http://www.juneteenth.com.
Farmers Market at Commissary
Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fresh produce in a farmers market atmosphere will be available in front of the Patuxent River Commissary.
PMA-205 change of command ceremony
June 27, 3 p.m. 1st Floor Atrium, Rear Adm. William A. Moffett Building Capt. John Feeney, program manager for the Naval Aviation Training Systems Program Office (PMA-205), will be relieved by Capt. Craig Dorrans during a change of command ceremony. All are invited to attend.
Call for Research Volunteers
The Environmental Physiology/Human Performance Lab is recruiting healthy, non-smoking physically fit military or DOD civilians for various Naval Air Systems Command studies: exercise hypoxia, body core temperature and cold inhalation. Volunteers must be between ages 18 and 40 for the body core temperature study, and between ages 18 and 50 for the others. For more information about the research projects or to volunteer, call the program coordinators at 301-342-8884/8881/8873.
Sequestration Services Impact
Beginning July 8; The following services will be altered beginning July 8 and running through Sept. 30, unless otherwise noted. Commissary: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Drill Hall Indoor Pool: Closed when Outdoor Pool is open. Indoor Pool reopens Sept. 3. Gate 1 Pass Office: Closed until further notice. Personnel Support Activity services: Open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. CAC/ID card service hours will not change. Personal Property: Open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; hours on Wednesday are 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. due to training.
Commissary Online Survey
Until Aug. 1 Whether you shop at your local commissary or not, the commissary wants to hear from you. Take the online survey at www.commissaries.com, click on the “take our survey” link, or access the survey directly at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DeCA-Shopping-Survey. The survey takes only 8-12 minutes to complete.
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 in a four week period. Last week’s winner was Donna Henley. Calls are only accepted between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Call the Tester staff at 301-342-4163.
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Commands celebrate awards, reenlistments, retirements
U.S. Navy photo by Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Public Affairs
U.S. Navy photo by Carla Alvino
U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel
Six more for Bendura
U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger
From left, Electronics Technician 2nd Class (SW) Randall S. Bendura, receives his certificate of reenlistment from reenlisting officer Lt. Granville Wright following a ceremony May 31. Bendura, who has seven years of Navy service, committed to six more years.
DeMoss-Coward reaches 35 years of service
From left, Vic Cronauer, director of the Logistics and Industrial Operation staff office (AIR-6.0C), presents Michele “Mickey” DeMoss-Coward her 35-year certificate of government service May 8. DeMoss-Coward is the Externally Directed Team Lead for the Naval Air Systems Command mentoring program.
Wolf packs in 15 years
Alan Wolf, the Common Ground Support Equipment deputy assistant program manager for Logistics in the Aviation Support Equipment Program Office (PMA-260), receives a pin and certificate marking 15 years of service to the Department of the Navy from Capt. Fred Hepler, PMA 260 program manager.
Faith promoted to CDR
Cmdr. Alison Faith, left, is administered the Officer Oath of Office by Cmdr. Suzette Inzerillo during her promotion ceremony at the Women in Military Service Memorial in Arlington, Va., June 1. Faith is a Nurse Corps Officer who serves as the Director for Healthcare Business at Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River.
U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger
Wanosik retirement
Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Roberto Jaramillo, left, assists Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician (AW) Stephen O. Wanosik III hold his shadow box. Wanosik, assigned to Commander, Fleet Readiness Center, retired June 6 with 23 years of service. Jaramillo, also assigned to COMFRC, handcrafted the shadow box.
Contact 301-342-4911 for more information.
Financial Counseling Services
The Personal Financial Educator at the Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC) can help you and your family work toward
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Mirales marks 31 years
U.S. Navy photo by Carla Alvino
Making his ‘Mark’
Mark Dobson, the product support manager for the Aviation Support Equipment Program Office (PMA-260), receives a pin and certificate marking 30 years of service to the Navy and Marine Corps from Capt. Fred Hepler, PMA-260 program manager. managing your finances, resolve financial problems and reach long-term goals such as getting an education, buying a home and planning for retirement. With the help of the FFSC Financial Educator, you can take control of your finances, reduce money-related stress and overcome the financial challenges of military life. Open to active duty, retirees and family members. If you would like to make an appointment with a counselor, please call (301) 342-5442.
Classes
All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center unless noted. Open to active duty, retired and reserve military. Reservations necessary. Call 301-342-4911.
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Murph gets Commendation
Lt. Douglas Murph, right, is presented with a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by the VXS-1 Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Stacey Wright, as an end of tour award.
Playgroup @ Glen Forrest Community Center
Capt. Tracy Barkhimer, program manager for the Air Combat Electronics Program Office, congratulates Deputy Program Manager for Communications and Networking Nicholas Mirales, who marked his retirement from the Department of the Navy on after 31 years of service.
Interviewing Techniques
June 27; 10-11 a.m. Moms, dads, and caregivers are invited to bring their children for playtime at the Glen Forrest Community Center.
Stress Management June 25; 2-4:30 p.m. Stress is a part of life. In this class you will understand how your beliefs and thought process has an impact on how you deal with stress. Participants will walk away with specific actions to manage stress that they can incorporate into their life immediately.
June 25; 1-4 p.m. Prepare for your upcoming job interview by practicing personal presentation skills such as answering common interview questions.
Car Buying
July 3; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn all the important do’s and don’ts BEFORE you step onto the car lot
Resume Writing
July 9; 1-4 p.m. This program offers many different trends and techniques for writing the best resume possible.
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June 17 marked 115th birthday of Navy Hospital Corps By Commander “Sonny” Tizon Public Affairs Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Since 1898, wherever Sailors and Marines have been called to serve, Hospital Corpsmen have stood proudly by their side. When the call “Corpsman up” goes out, they always respond with immense honor and courage. In a 1945 speech following the Battle of Iwo Jima, Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal stated, “You Hospital Corpsmen saved lives on all beaches that the Marines stormed. You Corpsman performed foxhole surgery while shell fragments clipped your clothing, shattered the plasma bottles from which you poured new life into the wounded, and sniper’s bullets were aimed at the brassards on your arms.” No other individual corps, before or since, has been so singled out and honored. The Hospital Corpsman rating is the most highly decorated in the United States Navy with 22 Medals of Honor, 174 Navy Crosses, 31 Distinguished Service Medals, 946 Silver Stars and 1,582 Bronze Stars. Twenty naval ships have been named in honor of Hospital Corpsmen. Naval Health Clinic Hospital Corpsman First Class David Squires is but one example of the selfless and courageous legacy of Hospital Corpsman in the current global war on terrorism. A native of St. Morris, Pa., Squires joined the Navy in 2005. After completing Boot Camp and Hospital Corpsman “A” school, he was assigned to the Family Medicine Clinic at Naval Medical Center Bethesda until 2007. He then completed Field Medical Service School at Camp Pendleton, Calif., before reporting to 3rd Marine Logistics Group where he was assigned as aide to the Group Surgeon until 2010. During this tour, he deployed with the 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as an embedded trainer with the Afghan National Army in Eastern Afghanistan from 2008 to 2009. During a 12 day period in August 2008, Squires courageously helped repel 20 enemy fighters trying to overrun his combat outpost and multiple observation posts in the area. Under intense, concentrated rocket and small arms fire, Squires immediately coordinated fires within the Afghan National Army and continued to work to ensure fighting positions were resupplied with ammunition. On one occasion, Squires risked his own life by charging towards relentless enemy fire in order to treat an Afghan National Army counterpart and coordinate medical evacuation. His quick action and bravery saved the life of the wounded Afghan soldier. Squires was awarded a Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (with Valor - Combat Distinguished Device) for his actions that day. In addition, he was awarded the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, Afghan Campaign Medal, NATO Medal, the Joint
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Policy Reminder: Health Clinic Patuxent River
Patients are asked to arrive on time for their scheduled appointments to provide adequate time for check-in, verification of demographics and Other Health Insurance (OHI), and for completion of all necessary paperwork.
Late Show
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At left, Hospital Corpsman 1st Class David Squires, Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River’s Leading Petty Officer for the Directorate for Health Services, shares a meal with members of the Afghan National Army as an embedded trainer with the 3rd Marine Division during a previous deployment to Uzbine Valley, Eastern Afganistan. Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal upon completion of his one year deployment. Squires reported to Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River in 2010 where he serves as the Leading Petty Officer for Health Services and was named the clinic’s 2012 Senior Sailor of the Year. On October 2013, he will transfer to the 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton where he will serve as a “grunt” Corpsman. Squires is happy to “return home” to the Fleet Marine Forces and be the “Doc” to his Marines and Sailors. In the Global War on Terrorism, 29 Hospital Corpsmen were killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In Operation Enduring Freedom, another 29 Hospital Corpsmen lost their lives, including Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River staff member, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Anthony Garcia, who was killed in action August 5, 2009 while deployed with the 3rd Marine Division in the Farah Province, Afghanistan. Whether assigned to hospitals, clinics, hospital ships, naval fighting vessels, fleet hospitals, Marine surgical companies, forward resuscitative shock surgical units, or as a “grunt” Corpsman in the frontlines with Marines or Special Warfare units, Hospital Corpsmen have served this great nation with the utmost professionalism and bravery. Today, the 23,000 regular and 6,000 reserve members of the Hospital Corps continue to serve around the globe. Wherever you find the U.S. Navy or the U.S. Marines, there you will also find the Hospital Corps. In times of peace or in times of war, the Hospital Corps has compiled a truly honorable legacy of valor and lifesaving sacrifice.
A late show is any patient who arrives 15 minutes after their scheduled appointment time. If you arrive 15 minutes or more past your scheduled appointment time, you will be offered the option to wait until the provider is free to see you, or to reschedule your appointment.
Appointment Cancellation
If you are unable to keep an appointment, phone ahead and cancel it. To cancel your appointment with Med Home Port or Military Medicine, please call 301-342-1506 no less than two hours before your appointed time. To cancel your appointment with a specialty clinic (Optometry, Behavioral Health, Occupational Health, Visiting Specialists), call 301-342-1506 no less than 24 hours before your appointed time. Failure to cancel your appointment within the time frames above will result in you being designated a “no-show”.
No-show
An appointment is designated a no-show when a patient does not keep a scheduled appointment or cancels an appointment without sufficient notice to rebook the appointment slot. No-shows create barriers to care access for beneficiaries and are in violation of NHC Patuxent River’s Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. After two no-shows within one year, the patient will receive a courtesy call from the clinic. After three no-shows, a letter will be sent to the sponsor for family members and retirees. For active duty, a letter is sent to the member’s command.
great time for the whole family! The fun begins at 8 p.m. at Lighthouse Park.
Wine package is optional and extra. Members coupons will be redeemable.
Child and Youth Programs “Lunch Bunch”
Basic Copper Etching Class
Tuesday; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Fleet and Family Support Center “Power Struggle” a workshop for parents with children three through five. Do you want to learn some ideas and/ or techniques that work presented by Meredith Bakes, Military Family Life Counselor.
June 27; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Learn to etch copper to use for jewelry and mixed media pieces. Class is $30 with a $15 materials fee. All supplies provided. Class will be held in the Customized Creations Bldg 652 off of Millstone Rd. Register at Customized Creations. Name of Instructor: Tammy Vitale. There must be a minimum of 5 participants for this class to proceed. Call to register.
Summer Fling Dinner and Dance June 27; Dinner served from 5:30-7 p.m., dancing until 10 p.m. Make plans now to attend this fun event! We have called back the “Sultan of Sound,” DJ David Kalil, for another night of music and dancing. And, as always, Chef Doug Mackey and his team will be preparing a dinner guaranteed to delight! So bring your friends! On the menu: carved flank steak, herb crusted tilapia, salad bar, and more. And. for dessert we will have a shortcake bar, where you can top your own shortcake with fresh berries and ice cream. Call for reservations $14.95 Members, $16.95 Non Members.
Fourth of July Blast at the River’s Edge July 4; dinner: 6-8 p.m.; live music from Groove Span: 7-9:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blanket to watch the fireworks and enjoy a delicious and casual buffet of burgers, hot dogs, shrimp kebabs, pulled pork, rice, baked beans, corn on the cob, cookies, watermelon, and more! Tickets are non refundable and must be purchased by June 28. No pets or coolers please. $25 Adults, $10 (10 and under). This is a ticketed event. Firework viewers will be permitted to enter at 9 p.m. Call 301-342-3656 for more information.
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Wednesday, June 19 6:30 p.m., The Great Gatsby The film follows wouldbe writer Nick Carraway as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick lands next door to a mysterious millionaire, Jay Gatsby, and across the bay from his cousin, Daisy, and her philandering, blueblooded husband. Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super-rich. As Nick bears witness, within the world he inhabits, he pens a tale of impossible love, dreams and high-octane tragedy. (Rated: PG-13; 2 hrs. 22 mins.) Thursday, June 20 6:30 p.m., Tyler Perry’s: Peeples Wade Walker crashes the preppy Peeples annual reunion in the Hamptons to ask for their precious daughter Grace’s hand in mar-
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6:30 p.m., Star Trek: Into the Darkness - 3D 9:30 p.m., The Hangover III After the death of his father, Alan turns to the Wolfpack in his time of grief. This time, there’s no wedding, no bachelor party - just one simple road trip. What could possibly go wrong? (Rated: R, 1 hr. 40 mins.)
riage. Wade might be a fishout-of-water among this seemingly perfect East Coast clan, but he’s not about to let himself flounder. Instead, in a wild weekend of fun, dysfunction and hilarious surprises, Wade is about to discover there’s room for all kinds of Peeples in this family, no matter their differences. (Rated: PG-13; 1 hr. 35 mins.)
Friday, June 21 6:30 p.m., Star Trek: Into the Darkness- 3D When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads
a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew. (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 12 mins.) 9:30 p.m., The Great Gatsby
Saturday, June 22 4:00 p.m., Despicable Me In a happy suburban neighborhood, surrounded by white picket fences and flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn whose owner is planning to commit the biggest theft ever. With the help of a small army of minions, he plans to steal the moon. (Rated: PG, 1 hr. 35 mins.)
Sunday, June 23 2:00 p.m., White House Down FREE Sneak Preview (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 17 mins.) There will be a $1 charge for 3D glasses or you can bring your own glasses. Camera phones and other recording devices will not be permitted into the theater. Monday and Tuesday No Movies Wednesday, June 26 6:30 p.m., Star Trek: Into the Darkness -3D
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The Annual Consumer Confidence Report on the Quality of Drinking Water Naval Air Station Patuxent River The Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Public Works Department Environmental has prepared a Consumer Confidence Report on the Quality of Drinking Water for NAS Patuxent River residents and employees. This annual report is mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act and is intended to raise consumers’ awareness about where their drinking water comes from and to help them understand the process by which safe drinking water is delivered to their homes and workspaces on the NAS. Last year as in years past, your tap water met all U.S. Environmental Agency (EPA) and state drinking water health standards. The NAS Patuxent River vigilantly safeguards its water supply and we’re proud to report that our system has not violated my water quality standards. This report is now available to the public and can be read in it’s entirely at the following website:
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Mr. Lance McDaniel Environmental Director at (301) 757-2903 email: lance@mcdaniel@navy.mil
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Three from Pax earn Wings Over America Scholarships Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation announced 48 scholarship award recipients for 2013, valued at $2,000 and more, with three students having ties to Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Emma Holmes, Great Mill High School student,
was awarded the Capt. Brad Johannson Scholarship. JoAnna Mueller, from St. Mary’s Ryken High School, received the The Northrup Grumman Scholarship. Brittannie Haas, from Virginia Tech University, received the USS Theodore Roosevelt Scholarship.
The Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation annually sponsors more than 40 scholarships for students based on scholastic merit, community service and extracurricular activities. Website: www.wingsoveramerica.us.
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Continued from 3 1. Shelter in Place (SIP) training must be provided during indoctrination briefs with refresher training opportunities in support of the Emergency Management Program. 2. Coordination with Naval Facilities Public Works and Safety in implementing SIP planning requirements. 3. Maintain overall command and control for the decision process, in consultation with key tenant leaders, to direct SIP for NAS Pax River. 4. Establish procedures for warning personnel to SIP and for sounding “all clear” to release personnel. 5. Work with tenant leadership to identify shelter rooms for each building. 6. Conduct SIP exercises. It’s important to keep in mind that base officials may not be able to immediately provide information on what is happening and what you should do. Employees cannot be forced to shelter, though I may issue an order for all hands to stay put. Speak with your facility coordinator, supervisor, and coworkers in advance about sheltering procedures to avoid confusion and allow for cooperation if you need to shelter-in-place. Remain calm and stay safe until you here the “all clear” message. My EMO has provided SIP training to the NAS Pax Emergency Management Working Group. Please contact your command’s representative to the EMWG for training and local procedures.
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Students explore Pax Pros bottle rocket physics of the Week By Allison Johnson Atlantic Test Ranges intern
Twenty-one eighth graders recently explored how their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education translates into the work carried out here at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. In partnership with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Education Outreach Program, Atlantic Test Ranges environmental scientist Brandi Simpson guided Chesapeake Public Charter School students on a tour of both the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) and the Aircraft Survival Systems Development and Prototype Lab, as well as a hands-on bottle rocket experiment. At the Test Pilot School, USNTPS Security Manager Rich Harris explained to
Pax Pro of the Week nominees are submitted to and selected by the naval air station Command Master Chief William Lloyd-Owen.
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Brandi Simpson (standing) watches as a Chesapeake Public Charter School eighth grader launches her recycled bottle rocket at Mattapany Day Camp. students what it takes to become a test pilot as they toured the aircraft hangar.
Administrative Assistant Linda Wilkes, left, and Yeoman 3rd Class Lashanda Watlington.
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enabling Doster to run a refrigerator, a couple lights and the air conditioner. “We had another refrigerator in the garage and we lost all of the food stored in there, and our basement was a soggy mess,” she said. To make matters worse, a total of 11 oak trees toppled over in her backyard. “It had been raining for four days and the ground was saturated,” Doster said. “The hurricane hit when the oak tree’s canopies were at their fullest and they were like parachutes, with the wind pulling their 10-foot root balls right out of the ground. My backyard was a giant mud hole.” Doster wasn’t completely unprepared — she had extra water stocked, food that didn’t require cooking, and propane for her gas grill; but she didn’t have a generator. “We immediately went out and purchased a generator and a spare backup for the sump pump if it ever goes out again,” she said. “We’ve also learned not to store anything in boxes on the ground. They’ve been lifted up to shelves now.” Fortunately, Doster carried insurance on her sump pump and since it failed, insurance covered her basement damage. “We live on a hill and never needed flood insurance,” she said, “but I’m glad we had sump pump insurance.” Doster’s backyard was too much for normal tree removal companies and required finding an excavation company to clear the felled trees. “It might be a good idea to already have the phone numbers you might need in case of emergencies,” she said. “We spent a lot of time making phone calls trying to get recommendations for companies that could help us clean up.” Ready Navy is an emergency preparedness program created for the Navy community to increase the ability of every person and family to plan and prepare for all types of hazards. By exploring the links on the Ready Navy website you will be informed of what to do before, during and after an emergency; the steps to make an emergency plan; how to build a kit to support your basic needs; and access tools and resources to help you and your family prepare for emergency situations. “Not only must NAS and our tenants prepare, but we must afford our service members and their families - as well as our civilian workforce - the opportunity to prepare, and we do that through the Ready Navy program,” said Craig Buist, training and readiness director. “The whole idea behind Ready Navy is for folks to be prepared for whatever emergency comes our way. Preparedness empowers you. It saves lives, property and time.” Be prepared. Get your family Ready Navy today by visiting www.ready.navy.mil.
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Continued from 12 At the Aircrew Survival Systems Development and Prototype Lab, aerospace experimental psychologists Lt. Cmdr. Hank Phillips and Joe Geeseman showed students more than five generations of protective flight and military apparel and the horizontal accelerator used for dynamic testing, and discussed the importance of flight safety. “I’m a big advocate for learning,” said NAWCAD Education Outreach Coordinator Terri Chase. “I love working with the kids and giving them the opportunity to see what the NAWCAD community has to offer locally.” After the two tours, students created and launched recycled bottle rockets at the Mattapany Day Camp by predicting possible flight patterns at different units of pressure measurement. Pairs of students worked together: The co-pilot called out a countdown, the pilot released a rocket from the launch pad, the two-liter bottle shot up into the sky and landed in the campsite, and the co-pilot then measured how far the rocket traveled and recorded that data in a class chart. Every student got a chance to perform both the role of pilot and co-pilot. “I love seeing students’ eyes light up the moment they understand a difficult concept,” Simpson said. “When I see their eyes light up or a big smile on their face, I know I’m contributing to their education and making a difference in their lives.” The NAWCAD Education Outreach Program is geared toward energizing and exploring local students’ STEM education. The program partners scientists and engineers with schools to strengthen young scientific minds and support NAWCAD initiatives.
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Happy, healthy child: The importance of immunizations Editor’s note: This is part 2 of a two-part series about immunizations for children. Last week’s Tester provided highlights on the pros of getting vaccinated. This week’s Tester discusses parental concerns with vaccines; in particular, autism and sudden infant death syndrome.
Commentary by Lori Malady Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Infection Prevention Nurse
What about autism and vaccinations
A new study evaluating parents’ concerns of “too many vaccines too soon” and autism has been published online in the March 29 Journal of Pediatrics which adds to the conclusion of a 2004 comprehensive review by the Institute of Medicine. The 2004 review revealed that there is not a causal relationship between certain vaccine types and autism. The results provide relevant data for the current childhood immunization schedule. The study looked at the amount of antigens from vaccines received on one day of vaccination and the amount of antigens from vaccines received in total during the first two years of life and found no connection to the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. Antigens are substances in vaccines that cause the body’s immune system to produce antibodies to fight disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control website. An infant’s immune system is capable of responding to a large amount of immunologic stimuli and, from time of birth, infants are exposed to hundreds of viruses and countless antigens that are not associated with vaccination. This study demonstrates that autism spectrum disorder is not associated with immunological stimulation from vaccines during the first 2 years of life. Parents should expect the vaccines their children receive are safe and effective. CDC, along with other federal agencies, is committed to assuring the safety of vaccines through rigorous pre-licensure trials and post-licensure monitoring.
whole-cell Pertussis (DTwP), DTaP, HepB, Hib, and polio; and specific combinations of vaccines. The committee did not find enough evidence to show vaccines cause SIDS. • A study using Vaccine Safety Data link (VSD) data, which included children who were covered by a managed care organization health plan, found no association between immunization and deaths in young children. The study investigated deaths in children one month to 7 years of age between 1991 and 1995. Data were analyzed by comparing vaccination histories for each vaccine during the week and month prior to the date of death for each child. Five hundred and seventeen deaths occurred between 1991 and 1995, most — 59 percent — during the first year of life. According to the CDC website, of these deaths, the results did not show an association between immunizations and childhood deaths. As a result of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ 1992 recommendation to place healthy babies on their backs to sleep, and the success of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development’s Back to Sleep campaign,
What about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
From 2 to 4 months old, babies begin their primary course of vaccinations. This is also the peak age for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The timing of these two events has led some people to believe they might be related. However, studies have concluded that vaccinations are not a risk factor for SIDS. With babies receiving multiple doses of vaccines during their first year of life and SIDS being the leading cause of death in babies between one month and one year of age, CDC has led research studies to look for possible linkages. Results from studies below and continued monitoring reassure us about the safety of vaccines. • The Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a report on Immunization Safety Review: Vaccination and Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy in 2003. The committee reviewed epidemiologic evidence focusing on SIDS, all sudden unexpected death in infancy, and neonatal death (infant death, whether sudden or not, during the first 4 weeks of life). The committee also looked for possible relationships between SIDS and the individual vaccines diphtheria-tetanus-
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St Mary’s County: Racin’ Rovers
Friday, 9:30-11:00 a.m. Lexington Park library Kids ages 7-12 working in teams will design a simple robot to navigate and race across a course of varying terrain using a predefined set of parts. Presented by growingSTEMS. Free. Registration required at 301-863-8188. www.stmalib.org.
Uncle Pete with Kids
Monday, 10 a.m. Charlotte Hall library; 12:30 p.m. Leonardtown library; 3:00 p.m. Lexington Park library. Kids of all ages will dance, move and laugh with Uncle Pete in this high-energized concert. Free. Bring a non-perishable food item for local food pantry.
Proposal Writing Basics
Tuesday, 1-2 p.m. Lexington Park library For those new to proposal writing, this class will cover: how the proposal fits into the overall grant seeking process, what to include in a standard proposal, tips for making each section of your proposal stronger, what funders expect to see in your proposal and attachments, additional resources on proposal writing, including sample proposals. Free. Registration required at 301-8638188 or www.stmalib.org.
Calvert County: Game is On
Today, 2-3:30 p.m. Calvert library, Prince Frederick Find Wii gaming competition in an airconditioned spot this summer. We have
DDR, Mario Kart and Smash Brothers, but feel free to bring your own favorite E-rated Wii game or special controller.
Super MagicMan Reggie Rice
Today, 7 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum This family show is a high energy, magic production filled with amazing sleight of hand, high jinx, audience participation and comedy. Admission is $4 per person at the door. Cash or check.
Friday Night Farmers Market, Classic Car Cruise-in and Art Fair
Friday, 6-9 p.m. 5th through 7th Streets and Bay Avenue, North Beach Every Friday, May through October! Seasonal delights from local farms; wines from Calvert County wineries; classic cars.
Poker Run to Benefit Calvert Hospice
Saturday, 10 a.m. American Legion Post 274, 11820 HG Trueman Rd., Lusby The Eighth Annual Poker Run will start at the American Legion Post at 10:30 a.m. For more information call Chris Bowen at 443-532-8384 or Heather Scott at 410-610-8363. All profits go to the Burnett Calvert Hospice House.
Mad Science
Wednesday, 10-11 a.m. Interim Southern Branch; 2-3 p.m Prince Frederick Experience how cool science can be. See crazy chemical reactions, amazing experiments with air, and even explosions. Discover the secrets behind some fun magic tricks, or learn how scientists make fireworks. Each show is full of interactive demonstrations Kids age 5 and up.
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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:
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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. 1009670
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