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Vol. 72, No. 26

Scouting Project at Paradise Grove Page 2

Modeling and Simulation Graduation Page 3

Commander’s Awards Recognize Teamwork Page 8

Celebrating 72 Years of Community Partnership

July 2, 2015

Inaugural F-35B Ski Jump Launch Makes History

By Sylvia Pierson F-35 Lightning II NavalVariants Public Affairs Officer

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he inaugural ski jump of the F-35B Lightning II multirole Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing (STOVL) variant made aviation history June 19 as BAE Systems test pilot Peter Wilson launched the fifth generation stealth fighter into the skies above NAS Patuxent River.

The land-based test — conducted by the F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 — marks the first time that an F-35B has taken off of a ski jump and will determine the aircraft’s compatibility with British and Italian aircraft carriers. The joint U.S.-U.K. test team will continue phase I of ski jump testing this summer in anticipation of eventual U.K. and Italian aircraft carrier operations.

“Friday’s F-35B ski jump was a great success for the joint ski jump team,” said Wilson, U.K. citizen and ski jump project lead for a highly diverse cadre of technicians, engineers, administrative support staff and test pilots based at the Pax River ITF and in the U.K. “I’m exceptionally proud of this team. Their years of planning, collaboration and training have culminated in a fantastic achievement that advances the future capabilities of the aircraft and its integration into U.K. operations.”

The U.K. and Italy use the ski jump approach to carrier operations as an alternative to the catapults and arresting gear used aboard U.S. aircraft carriers. The shorter U.K. and Italian carriers feature an upward-sloped ramp at the bow of the ship. Curved at its leading edge, a ski jump ramp simultaneously launches aircraft upward and forward, allowing aircraft to take off with more weight and less end-speed than required for an unassisted horizontal

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Lockheed Martin photo by Andy Wolfe

The F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 conducted the first-ever ski jump of an F-35B Lightning II short take-off/vertical-landing (STOVL) variant June 19. During flight 298, BAE test pilot Peter Wilson launched aircraft BF-04 from a land-based ski jump located aboard NAS Patuxent River. This test is the first of a series of U.K. ski jump events scheduled for 2015.

Ombudsmen: Making family readiness into a reality

By Shawn Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

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eresa Crouch, a Navy spouse for more than 24 years, was recently appointed as NAS Patuxent River Ombudsman Coordinator.

An Ombudsman is an official representative of the unit commander or commanding officer; and plays a vital role in establishing and maintaining current and accurate communication between commands and family members.

“I’m honored to serve as Pax River’s Ombudsman Coordinator,” Crouch said.

“I’ve been around the Navy

for more than two decades and I understand the key role Ombudsmen have in readiness.

“Ombudsmen connect families to available resources on the base, like the Fleet & Family Support Center that can benefit them,” Crouch explained. “My goal is to make the program as vibrant as it can be. On Pax our job is a little different because the commands are predominately shore commands that don’t deploy.”

Crouch said the volunteers who serve as command Ombudsmen do an amazing job, and they need command support to perform their job,

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

Teresa Crouch is the NAS Patuxent River Ombudsman Coordinator. Ombudsmen have a vital role in establishing and maintaining current and accurate communication between the command and its family members. and their status as a spouse gives them special insight into everyday military life.

“Being a spouse gives a unique understanding of military families,” Crouch

said. “There are many intricacies of being an Ombudsman. Our team members know military protocols, various rank structures and service-specific lingo. We understand how things work and how to fix a process when it’s not working.

“The chain of command has been very supportive of me and the program,” she said. “Ombudsmen spend a lot of time making family readiness into a reality. They are a tremendous resource.”

NAS Patuxent River Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Jeff Owejan said the program is a valuable tool that enhances commu-

nication between the chain of command and the families.

“Ombudsmen help families when they need assistance with military or civilian resources,” Owejan said.

“They assist families with education advice, deployment readiness and myriad other problems. If it’s a problem too big, the Ombudsman will help find the right resource. They never stop working.

“If there’s an important issue that the servicemember’s command needs to know about, the Ombudsman

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Scouting project benefits Paradise Grove shoreline and patrons

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

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iving up to the Boy Scouts outdoor code of being “conservation minded,” one young man’s recent Eagle Scout project is helping to prevent further erosion along a stretch of shoreline near Paradise Grove campground at NAS Patuxent River.

“I started as a Cub Scout in first grade and I’m currently a Life Scout,” said Michael Balaton, who is headed into his sophomore year at Leonardtown High this fall. “This was my Eagle Scout project.”

To reach the rank of Eagle Scout, Balaton was required to complete a project that demonstrated his leadership of others and benefited the community.

Saving the shoreline Working under the guidance of Pax River Conservation Director Kyle Rambo, the teen tackled a cliff and shore erosion stabilization project near the campground’s G5 campsite which involved cleaning up fallen trees, laying down logs, and planting marsh grass.

“Constant ripple waves were nibbling at the base of the bank and we needed to stop the eroding, the bank collapsing and the trees from falling,” Rambo said.

“We often hire contractors

to construct stone jetties, breakwaters, bulkheads, etc., but this required a low-tech solution.”

Over the course of two weekends, Balaton and his group of adult, scout and other volunteers laid down 13 coir logs and planted over 400 Salt Marsh Cordgrass plugs and 40 Wax Myrtle shrubs along the shoreline.

Rambo explained that the 10-foot long coir logs, made of coconut fiber, were staked to the beach at the foot of the slope near the high-tide line to break up wave energy, and then grass was planted all around them.

“The biodegradable logs provide a temporary solution to keep the slope from further eroding while the cordgrass grows and thickens around them,” Rambo noted. “After a few years, the logs will rot away, but by then the grass will be established and will provide a wave baffle, helping to hold the sand in place.”

Challenges and leadership Balaton said his biggest challenge to overcome during the project was working with adults who thought they knew his project better than he did, and providing breaks and snacks to keep tiring younger volunteers active and on track.

One volunteer was his own dad, Edward Balaton,

the CH-53K deputy integrated product team lead for the H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office (PMA-261).

“I’m very proud of Michael,” he said. “He coordinated and led the work efforts of [the scouts and other volunteers] to complete an environmental project that helps reclaim land that has been eroding over the years, and he’ll be able to see the results of his leadership whenever he goes by the Paradise Grove campground area.”

When asked what he discovered about himself during the project, Michael Balaton said he learned to be a better leader.

“I learned that being a good leader means being a good follower — by listening to advice and knowing when to accept it — and that you have to be flexible with your plan when things change,” he said. “Leading different age groups can be difficult.

Knowing I organized my fellow scouts, friends and adults to get this project completed, and done well, was the most rewarding part of leadership.”

According to MWR, because of its size and proximity to the water, the G5 campsite is popular with large families and groups and is rented nearly every weekend from early April through October.

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Fourteen-year-old Michael Balaton learned a lot about leadership as he directed a group of adult, scout and other volunteers during his Eagle Scout project at NAS Patuxent River. Completed in May, the shoreline conservation project benefits not only the environment, but also campers and boaters using Paradise Grove’s G5 campsite.

Clinic Corner

NAVAIR Town Hall: Foreign Military Sales

The what, when, where and how of urgent care for TRICARE Prime patients From Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River

WHAT? Urgent care services are medically necessary services required for any illness or injury that would not result in further disability or death if not treated immediately, but still requires professional attention and has the potential to develop such a threat if treatment is delayed longer than 24 hours.

WHEN and WHERE? • During clinic hours: Call Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River (NHCPR) directly at 301-3421506 to speak with a nurse who will evaluate your symptoms. If same-day care is needed, you will be offered an acute appointment at the clinic. If no appointment is available, a referral may

be entered authorizing a visit to a local urgent care center.

• After hours and on weekends: Patients requiring medical care are authorized to seek urgent care in the civilian network after consulting with the TRICARE Nurse Advice Line (NAL) at 800-TRICARE (2273). The NAL will provide triage and referral to the appropriate level of care.

Failure to obtain a referral from your primary care manager (PCM) within three business days will cause your care to be covered under the point of service (POS) option and you will be charged.

• When traveling: You must coordinate urgent care with your PCM and/or the TRICARE North Region contractor, HealthNet, before receiving care. If you cannot reach your PCM, call 877-TRICARE (2273), to notify them of your need for urgent care.

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U.S. Navy photo illustration by Shawn Graham

TRICARE is the health care program for almost 9.5 million beneficiaries worldwide-including active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, their families, survivors, certain former spouses and others registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.

HOW?

QUESTIONS?

For quick access to important phone numbers, always carry a TRICARE pocket card or the Traveling with Prime information sheet with you when traveling. To verify if an Urgent Care Center is a TRICARE Affiliated Urgent Care Center, go to www.hnfs.com prior to seeking care.

For any questions or concerns regarding urgent care, please contact NHCPR Director for Healthcare Business, Cmdr.

Jessica Bain, at 301-995-3681.

Note: The NHCPR Facebook page is updated each morning with the number of appointments available in medical home port and flight medicine.

The International Programs Office invites NAVAIR’s foreign military sales community to a town hall to hear DOD and NAVAIR subject matter experts discuss foreign disclosure, anti-tamper policies and considerations for international classified material transportation.

The featured speaker is Mark E. Smith from the office of the Undersecretary of Defense for policy at the Defense Technology Security Administration. Members of NAVAIR’s geographically separated sites may participate via video teleconference. For more information, contact Saadiq Sadruddin at saadiq.sadruddin@navy.mil or 301-757-6682.

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Students receive first ever Modeling and Simulation Graduate Certificate

By Allison Hoover Communications, Integrated Battlespace Simulation &Test Department

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he first 14 students in the School of Modeling and Simulation, part of the NAVAIR University College of Test and Evaluation, received their graduates certificates June 18 after completing four master’s degreelevel courses in less than a year — all while doing their “normal” job.

With their certificates, through a partnership with Old Dominion University of Norfolk, Virginia, the students can go on to earn Master of Engineering degrees in Modeling and Simulation (M&S) with only six more classes.

Amy Markowich, dean of the school of M&S and director of the Integrated Bat-

tlespace Simulation and Test Department, said that she is extremely proud of the students who put forth the effort to expand their knowledge in M&S. “We need all of our workforce to have the foundational knowledge to employ M&S across everything that we do,” Markowich said.

“We appreciate that you invested the time to enhance your M&S skills. This will allow you to create more innovative products using live, virtual, constructive environments to do research, development, test and evaluation and training.”

Many students found the program workload to be strenuous due to the short amount of time.

“It is possible to condense

See Ceremony, Page 5

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

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Amy Markowich recognizes 14 students receiving a Modeling and Simulation Graduate Certificate at a ceremony held June 18.

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Forty-five years ago today, an article titled “Pax Plans Gala Fourth of July” appeared in the July 2, 1970 Tester highlighting the planned schedule of events for the day-long July 4 celebration planned aboard NAS Patuxent River and hosted by Special Services.

Throwback Thursday: July 1970

Tester archives reveal base-wide Fourth of July bash 45 years ago

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs s reported on the front page of the July 2, 1970 Tester — the “Voice of the Navyman in Southern Maryland” — Special Services was staging its second annual Fourth of July jamboree for Patuxent River military and civilian personnel, and their families and guests.

The article printed a timeline of the day’s planned celebrations, which would start early with a fishing derby and culminate in the evening with a giant display of fireworks along the shore

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of the Patuxent River, north of the enlisted men’s beach house.

The program was so large that Special Services opened the activities a day early, on July 3, with a golf clinic and 18-hole exhibition by four golf professionals at the Cedar Point course.

July 4 festivities included: • Children’s fishing derby. All base ponds were open and catches were judged at the drill hall. New rods and reels were awarded to the winners in age groups ranging from 6 to 14 years • The Patuxent Navy Flying Club offered air-

Navy’s ‘mission-first’ credo depends on energy security

plane and glider rides at $3 per person; and the Patuxent Sailing Club was offering free sailboat rides. Two 40-foot yawls and a fleet of 19-foot sailers were used.

• A pet show commenced at 9:30 a.m. at the drill hall’s ball field, and the winners’ owners were awarded with wristwatches.

• A station helicopter dropped 500 pounds of peanuts in an area near the beach house and the person finding the “magic” peanut was awarded a bicycle. The Navy Exchange served Texasstyle barbecue beginning at noon.

• Also at the beach house, the site of most of the afternoon activities, a horse show was hosted

by Capt. Nick Smith.

• The Paratuxents, putting on a skydiving exhibition, made jumps onto the ball field near the beach house, with one of the jumpers purposely landing in the Patuxent River.

• Day-long games included sack races, wheelbarrow races, balloon tosses and greased-pole climbs to reach a $10 bill at the top.

Darkness triggered the fireworks display and an end to what surely was a fun-filled day for all.

On its DOD Green Fleet website, the Navy describes energy security as having assured access to reliable supplies of energy, and the ability to protect and deliver sufficient energy to meet our warfighting and installation needs.

“Basically, we need to have the energy available to complete the mission and avoid disruptions in operations,” said Karl Bryan, installation energy manager at NAS Patuxent River.

Bryan explained that energy security begins with conservation to reduce not only the amount we need, but also the demand we need in order to perform the work related in support of the Department of the Navy and its mission.

Various energy sources available include electric, natural gas, oil, propane, chilled water, steam, solar photovoltaic, solar hot water, wind, ground source heating/cooling, among other forms.

“Some are finite sources like oil and gas while others are renewable and can be sustained, like solar or ground source heating/ cooling,” Bryan said. “The balance of energy use and supply is the key to a successful energy security plan.”

At Pax River, some “mission critical” facilities must maintain operations even when the power to the base is interrupted and a majority of us are in the dark.

“To meet the energy requirement to mission critical facilities, the installation must look at how to generate onsite power to support these facilities and the various fuel sources that are available and economical to have in reserve,” Bryan noted. “Additionally, the command needs to look at what non-mission loads to shed in these facilities in order to optimize the size

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of the onsite power system required, and to maintain long term support of that system.”

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus set a goal for the DON to produce or procure one gigawatt of renewable energy by December 2015, and the Office of Naval Research’s (ONR) ongoing investments in smartgrid and microgrid technologies are intended to contribute to that goal.

“Changing the way we get and use energy is a priority for the Navy because energy security is critical to our national security,” Mabus said in 2012. “One gigawatt of renewable energy produced from sources like solar, wind and geothermal could power a city the size of Orlando, while increasing the security and flexibility of the energy grid.”

ONR also reports the Navy is seeking energy security for both strategic and tactical advantages.

Strategically, the goal is to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Tactically, the Navy wants to be able to use energy sources on location and eliminate the need for long, dangerous fuel supply convoys.

“As individuals, we can all help in the aspect of energy demand by ensuring procurement of ENERGY STAR products, shutting off equipment and lighting not required, and only using energy you actually need to complete your work,” Bryan noted.

“Since our mission is to ensure the Navy completes their mission, energy security is everybody’s priority.”

For more information on the Navy’s energy initiatives, visit http://greenfleet.dodlive.mil/energy/

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Personal information breached, now what?

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t this point, there is a good chance a hacker has made off with personal information for you or someone you know.

The number of data breaches is hitting an all-time high. Many Americans who receive breach notifications may just ignore them. While one shouldn’t panic over every breach, you also can’t afford to get complacent. How much to worry and what actions need to be taken depend on what data may have been compromised.

The following information provides a few ways someone can be proactive in helping to protect their identity. Viewing your credit report and initiating a security freeze when potentially compromised are two

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launch aboard U.S. aircraft carriers.

The first-ever ski jump was conducted off of a land-based ski jump that was jointly developed between the U.K. and the U.S. Before the test, the Pax River ITF team partnered with the NAVAIR Atlantic Test Ranges (ATR) Geomatics and Metrology team to perform a high fidelity survey of the shore-based ski jump that was designed and built in the U.K. by WFEL, Ltd., divided into sections, then transported and reassembled aboard NAS Patuxent River.

“As expected, aircraft BF04 performed well and I can’t wait until we’re conducting F-35 ski jumps from the deck of the Queen Elizabeth carrier,” Wilson added. “Until then, the de-risking that we’re able to achieve now during phase I of our ski jump testing will equip us with valuable data we’ll use to fuel our phase II efforts.”

The F-35B’s design allows it to automatically position the control surfaces and nozzles for takeoff; a unique capability compared with previous STOVL aircraft. Such automation frees

ways to help protect that all important credit score.Your credit report is a detailed look at your credit habits, the types of debt you have outstanding, and is the basis for your credit score.

Simply put, it’s a picture of your credit history. A security freeze is designed to prevent the information in your credit file from being reported to others.

When you check your credit reports from the three major reporting companies Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, look for signs of fraud such as credit accounts that are not yours or numerous inquiries on your credit report.

If someone is attempting to open up several accounts, an inquiry should be listed on your credit report for each of those attempts; usually identity thieves do not succeed in opening all of the accounts they apply for.

If your credit report indicates you are a victim of identity theft, you will want to immediately take steps to remove the fraudulent accounts (the credit report website has instructions). Also recommended is a new website (https://www. identitytheft.gov/) from the Federal Trade Commission on step-by-step instructions from start to finish on how to handle identity theft.

up pilot capacity and provides an added safety enhancement.

“We designed the control laws on the F-35B to make the task of taking off and landing at the ship much easier than for previous STOVL aircraft,” said Gordon Stewart, flying qualities engineer representing the U.K. Ministry of Defence. “For ski jump launches, the aircraft recognizes when it is on the ramp and responds by positioning the control surfaces and nozzles automatically for takeoff and climb. Friday’s testing was our first chance to demonstrate these new control laws using a land-based ski jump. We’ll be using today’s results — along with those from future testing — to help us prepare for the first shipboard ski jump launch from HMS Queen Elizabeth.”

The ski jump was a major milestone for the F-35 program. The U.K. is the only Level 1 partner with the U.S. on the joint, multinational acquisition to develop and field an affordable, highly common family of next generation strike fighter aircraft for the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and eight international partners. Its major role in the F-35’s System Design and Demonstration phase

is enabling the regeneration of the U.K. carrier strike capability, which will result in significant contracts and jobs for U.K. industry as the F-35B Lightning II and Typhoon become the U.K.’s fast jet combat air elements of the future. The primary role of the F-35B STOVL aircraft is ground attack, with a secondary air-to-air role. The aircraft is powered by a single main engine with a vertically-mounted, shaftdriven lift fan propulsion system.

This test marks the second time in one week that the F-35 Lightning II program made aviation history. Royal Air Force Test Pilot Squadron Leader Andy Edgell released two inert 500-pound dual mode Paveway IV precision-guided bombs from aircraft BF-03 over the Atlantic Test Ranges June 12.

Working on the multi-phase testing of the F-35 Block 3F, U.K.-unique Paveway IV are U.S. government, military and contractor personnel, U.K. Ministry of Defence representatives, and U.K. industry partners from BAE Systems, QinetiQ and Raytheon Systems Ltd. The F-35 Lightning II is a single-seat, single-engine, stealthy strike fighter that incorporates low-observable

Credit reports

Security freeze A security freeze can provide great protection from identity theft. It is more effective than a fraud alert because it prevents anyone from accessing your credit file until and unless you authorize the credit bureaus to release your report. You will be inconvenienced if you are applying for credit while the freeze is in effect, but your credit security should always be the main concern.

A security freeze does not stop misuse by a thief of your existing bank account or credit accounts, which is called existing account fraud. You still have to check the monthly statements on your existing (stealth) technologies, defensive avionics, advanced sensor fusion, internal and external weapons, and an advanced prognostic maintenance capability to deliver optimum international security via integrated coalition operations. Partner nations include the U.K., Italy, the Netherlands, Turkey, Canada, Australia, Denmark and Norway — as well as three Foreign Military Sales (FMS) countries — Japan, Israel and South Korea. The F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant will be a multi-role, stealthy strike aircraft replacement for the Air Force’s F-16 Falcon and the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, complementing the F-22A Raptor. The F-35B STOVL variant will be a multirole stealthy strike aircraft to replace the Marine Corps’ F/A-18C/D Hornet and AV-8B Harrier aircraft. The carriersuitable variant (CV), the F-35C, will provide the Department of Navy a multi-role, stealthy strike aircraft to complement the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.

Lockheed Martin is the aircraft contractor and Pratt & Whitney is the engine contractor.

By Jim Walsh NAS Patuxent River Fleet and Family Service Center accounts for any erroneous charges or debits. Generally people plan prior to seeking new credit and you can request that it be lifted for a certain pe-

riod of time, or for a specific creditor.

Military/Active Duty Alert is for individuals called to active duty military service away from their usual duty station. This type of alert is similar to the security freeze alert, except that it will remain on your file for only 12 months, and removes your name from pre-screened offers of credit for two years.

Your credit history belongs to you, protect it and know your exposure. You can submit your question to james.walsh1. ctr@navy.mil and include “Money Talk Question” in the subject line.

PSD Corner

Worksheet signing for September Cycle Advancement Exams is here. Stop by the Personnel Support Detachment Education Services Office during operating hours: 7:30-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Worksheets must be signed prior to testing unless permission is granted from the Education Services Office (ESO).

Test dates are:

Petty officer 1st class exam (E-6) - Sept. 3 Petty officer 2nd class exam (E-5) - Sept. 10 Petty officer 3rd class exam (E-4) - Sept. 17

Exams are held at River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center. Good luck to all candidates.

For more information, contact the base ESO Diane Sherkow at 301-342-7305.

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can get that information through a much faster way,” Owejan said. “They make communication clearer and our team stronger.”

The Navy Ombudsman Program was established in 1970 by Adm. Elmo Zumwalt Jr., then Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). He created the program to improve communication between commands and the families of Sailors who served in them.

In 2006, then-CNO Adm. Michael Mullen re-emphasized

the importance of the program and signed an updated instruction highlighting the requirement that all Navy families have access to an Ombudsman.

If you have any questions about the Ombudsman Program or to schedule an appointment, contact Crouch at 301-3424911 or paxfleetandfamilywflc@gmail.com.

Tenant commands can find and contact their respective ombudsman by visiting the Ombudsman Registry at www.ombudsmanregistry.org.

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NAVAIR Comptroller Jerry Short, left, and Kathy Dagenhart, AIR 10.1, right, recognize the AIR 10.0 Peer Choice Award Winner for the 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2015, April CoatesThompson, on June 4, 2015. Coates-Thompson was selected by her coworkers as a valuable teammate who goes above and beyond what is required of her in support of her team and her customers. The program managers she supports consider her exceptional financial analyst. Since 2010, the AIR 10.0 Peer Choice Award has recognized a non-supervisory employee who exhibits outstanding effort and inspires others.

NAVAIR Comptroller Jerry Short, left, and Kathy Dagenhart, AIR 10.1, right, present Michael S. Barnett with the Career Service Award. The award recognized Barnett for 40 years of faithful service to the government of the United States.

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a semester of work into one week of hard study, but you need to be very focused,” said Jared Angus, a computer scientist in the Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test Department. “You don’t have the time to spend extra time getting additional oneon-one review if you missed something. If you don’t understand a concept, you have to figure it out fast because the next lesson where you need to implement what you just learned is coming up right after lunch instead of next week.”

Even though it was tough, Angus appreciated the chance to continue with the program.

“I loved and appreciated this opportunity. These classes were extremely challenging,” Angus said. “All of this just works to make succeeding that much more fulfilling. I really hope we have the opportunity to take further classes in the master’s curriculum.”

Attending the ceremony

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Fourteen personnel assigned to NAVAIR earned Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Graduate Certificates June 18. With their certificates, employees can earn Master of Engineering degrees through a partnership with Old Dominion University. The next session of M&S courses is scheduled for fall 2015. were a few distinguished guests including John Bohanan, senior advisor to U.S. House Representative Steny Hoyer, State Delegate Deb Rey, St. Mary’s County Commissioner Todd Morgan, and Leslie Taylor, executive director of NAWCAD. Bohanan and Taylor both

thanked the students for taking time out of their hectic work and personal schedules to expand their M&S experience and knowledge to be able to better support the warfighter.

Other NAVAIR employees will have similar opportunities in the future. The next

session for the M&S Certificate Program will be held in the fall of 2015. For more information, visit the NAVAIR University website, https:// navairu.navair.navy.mil/.

Allison Hoover provides contract communication support as an employee of Engility Corporation.

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Center Stage Theater • Movie Line: 301-342-5033 • Reservations: 301-342-3648 • Ticket Prices: E-1 to E-5 category: adults, $3.50 and youths ages 6-11, $2.50. All others: adults, $4.50; youths ages 6-11, $3.50.

• 3-D glasses: $1 • Authorized ID required for admission Thursday, July 2 6:30 p.m., Aloha (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs.)

A down-on-his-luck military contractor is given the opportunity to return to the site of his greatest career triumphs in Hawaii. While he goes in hope of professional redemption, he also seeks closure with a long-ago love and must deal with unexpected feelings for his partner on the project, a promising young Air Force pilot.

Friday, July 3 6:30 p.m., Spy (Rated: R, 2 hrs.)

Susan Cooper is an unassuming, deskbound CIA analyst, and the unsung hero behind the Agency’s most dangerous missions. But when her partner falls off the grid and another top agent is compromised, she volunteers to go deep undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent a global disaster.

9:30 p.m., Entourage (Rated: R, 2 hrs.)

Movie star Vincent Chase, together with his boys, Eric, Turtle and Johnny, are back- and back in business with super-agent-turnedstudio head Ari Gold. Some of their ambitions have changed, but the bond between them remains strong as they navigate the capri-

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Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7 Theater is not open

(Free Showing) (Rated: PG, 1 hr. 53 mins.)

The story follows the fortunes of young Ella whose merchant father remarries following the tragic death of her mother. Keen to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother Lady Tremaine and her daughters Anastasia and Drizella into the family home. But when Ella’s father suddenly and unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family. Ella could easily begin to lose hope. Yet, despite the cruelty inflicted upon her, Ella is determined to honor her mother’s dying words and to “have courage and be kind.” And then there is the dashing stranger she meets in the woods. Unaware that he is really a prince, not merely an employee at the palace, Ella finally feels she has met a kindred soul.

Wednesday, July 8 3:00 p.m., Cinderella

6:30 p.m., Spy (Rated: R, 2 hrs.)

cious and often cutthroat world of Hollywood.

Saturday, July 4 4 p.m., San Andreas (3D) (Rated: PG-14, 1 hr. 54 mins.)

After the infamous San Andreas Fault finally gives, triggering a magnitude 9 earthquake in California, a search and rescue helicopter pilot and his estranged wife make their way together from Los Angeles to San Francisco to save their only daughter. But their treacherous journey north is only the beginning. And when they think the worst may be over...it’s just getting started.

Sunday, July 5 2:00 p.m., Spy (Rated: R, 2 hrs.)

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Fourth of July events NAS PATUXENT RIVER and NRC SOLOMONS Patriotic Pool Party 8-10 p.m. July 3 Riverside Aquatics, NRC Solomons Fun for the entire family with games for both land lubbers and the fish at heart.

Special activities at the pool.

Patriotic Parade 2 p.m. July 4 Adventure Zone, NRC Solomons Whether you bring your pooch dressed up as Uncle Same, your red wagon with stars and stripes, a bicycle with streams or a golf cart with balloons, the Solomons Recreation team looks forward to you joining them with a family friendly walk from the Adventure Zone to Riverside Pool.

Fourth of July Buffet, Fireworks Gates open 6 p.m. July 4 River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center Light up your Fourth of July with a delicious meal, live entertainment and view of the Solomons Island fireworks.

Buffet available 6-8 p.m.; live entertainment from 7-10 p.m. Cost is $25 adults, $10 age 10 and under. Tickets on sale at River’s Edge and ITT Office. Tickets are non-refundable.

CALVERT COUNTY: Town of Chesapeake Beach Fireworks Dusk July 3 Chesapeake Beach waterfront Free to public. Arrive early for easy parking. Enjoy the Chesapeake Beach Water Park (fee). Rain date July 5. Visit www.chesapeake-beach.md.us.

Fireworks Cruise aboard the Wm. B. Tennison 8 p.m. July 4 Calvert Marine Museum Best seat in town to view the Solomons fireworks; with hors d’oeuvres. Must preregister at 410-326-2042, extension 41.

Solomons Fireworks 9 p.m. July 4 Solomons Island-wide

Fireworks shot from barge in Patuxent River. View from Riverwalk. Rain date July 5.

ST. MARY’S COUNTY: St. Mary’s River Concert Series and Fireworks 5 p.m. gates; 8 p.m. concert July 3 The orchestra performs Superman, Sousa, Star Wars, Saturday Night Live and jazz and pop standards. Followed by fireworks. Visit www.chesapeakeorchestra.org/river-concert-series.html.

Annual Independence Day Celebration Dusk July 4 Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Fireworks display is one of largest in area; free concert before fireworks and carnival with games, food and $5 armbands to ride all night. For more information, visit www.hvfd.com CHARLES COUNTY: Celebrate Charles: A Fun-filled Fourth 4:30-9:30 p.m. July 4 Regency Furniture Stadium Take in a Southern Maryland Blue Crabs game and enjoy live music from Sam Grow and The British Invasion Tribute. Items for sale in Marketplace, amuse the kids in Family Fun Zone with all-youcan-play wristbands for $5. Fireworks afterward at around 9:30.

Town of Indian Head 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks July 4 The Village Green and Pavilion, 100 Walter Thomas Road Patriotic opening ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Amusements, DJ, and food available for sale. No pets or alcohol permitted.

Free admission. Visit www.townofindianhead.org.

Town of LaPlata Independence Day Watermelon Bash 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 4 LaPlata Town Hall grounds Just for us hot dogs, games, wet fun and lots of watermelon. Wheelchair accessible. Visit www.townoflaplata.org.

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What’s Happening With MWR For all MWR news, visit www. cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent and click on the Fleet and Family Readiness tab.

Phone directory Information, Tickets and Travel Office 301-342-3648 Drill Hall 301-757-3943 River’s Edge 301-342-3656 NRC Solomons 410-326-6903 Fleet & Family Support Center 301-342-4911 Center Stage Theater 301-342-5033 Customized Creations 301-342-6293 Rassieur Youth Center 301-342-1694 Cedar Point Golf Course 301-342-3597 West Basin Marina 301-342-3573 Holiday Hours The following are closed July 3: Child Development Centers 2813 and 2030, Child Development Homes, all Eddie’s locations, Energy Zone, Indoor Pool, ITT, Rassieur Youth Center, River’s Edge Catering and Confer-

ence Center, and the West Basin Marina.

Drill Hall hours for July 3: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bowling Center hours for July 3: 10 a.m. to midnight Outdoor pool hours for July 3: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

NRC Solomons Dive-In Theater 9 p.m. July 10 at the Riverside Aquatics Complex Featuring - Penguins of Madagascar Movie in the Park 9 p.m. July 11 at Light House Park ITT Tickets available Washington Nationals Baltimore Orioles Navy Football Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Bowie Baysox

Garden Plot Rentals Now available Plot size: 30’x75’. Cost: $30 plus a $15 refundable clean up deposit for each plot rented. Call 301-342-3508.

Ruddy Duck Adventures MWR now offers a discount on adventure packages through Ruddy Duck Adventures! They offer kayaking, nature exhibits, stand up paddle-boarding, sculpture gardens, boat rides and more in the Southern Maryland area. All offered with all-inclusive packages to help you get the most out of your adventure. Visit the website at http://www.ruddyduckadventures. com/ and use coupon code: 114 Available for all Pax River Patrons.

Drill Hall Summer Hours: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and holidays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays

Beach Workouts 7-8 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Cedar Point Beach Beach workouts are open to all station personnel. No reason to register, just show up and remember to wear light clothes and bring water.

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

Energy Zone Ballroom Dancing 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, July 9 August 20 in Studio A (No class on August 9) Auto Skills Center The Auto Skills Center will be closed on Saturday, July 4.

Fleet and Family Support Center All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center in Building 2090 off Bundy Road unless otherwise noted. Classes are open to active-duty and retired military and Reservists. Reservations are necessary and can be made at FFSC or by calling 301-342-4911.

Classes Playgroup at Glenn Forest Community Center: 10-11 a.m. July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Closed: July 3 Welcome to Pax: 9-11 a.m. July 8 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children: Noon-2 p.m. July 14, 21 and 28 Ombudsman Assembly: 6-7:30 p.m. July 14

Car Buying: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 15 Résumé Writing: 1-4 p.m. July 15 Ready Navy www.ready.navy.mil Summer starts on June 21, and hazardous weather conditions will too! If you would like an information packet on how to prepare for Hurricanes, Severe Weather, and other potential emergencies, please stop by the Fleet and Family Support Center (21993 Bundy Rd, BLDG. 2090) to get your free information bag.

Clinical Counseling Services Clinical Counseling services

can directly improve the quality of life of service members and their family by addressing the stressors facing today’s military.

To make an appointment with a counselor, call 301-342-4911 or 202-685-6019.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) EFMP is a DOD program that addresses the special needs of military families. Sailors with an exceptional family member — a family member with special needs such as a medical or educational disability — are encouraged to enroll in the EFMP so the Navy can do its part in caring for EFM needs.

Email James Lettner at james. lettner@navy.mil.

Financial Counseling Services The Personal Financial Educator can help individuals and families in managing their finances, resolving financial problems and to reach long-term goals.

Take control of your finances and make an appointment with a counselor by calling 301-3425442.

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

46555 Dennis Point Way Drayden, Maryland

3 MINUTES FROM THE INTERSECTION OF FLAT IRON ROAD AND DRAYDEN ROAD

Riverside Bistro and The Flip Flop Bar

301-994-2233

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50 Acre shaded waterfront Campground and Marina.

RV hookup, tent sites, rental cabins, kayaks, canoes, boat slips, boat ramp and storage. A full service marina to handle all your boating needs: repairs, 75T travel lift, wash station, paint and more. Fuel dock: diesel and gas.

Parts store. Playgrounds, pool, activities, pet friendly. Waterfront restaurant and outdoor bar on site.

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Commander’s Awards recognize vital role of teams and teamwork within NAVAIR

By Emily Funderburk NAVAIR Total Force Communications

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he 15th annual NAVAIR Commander’s Awards ceremony, held June 17 at NAS Patuxent River, celebrated technical, business and leadership excellence in support of NAVAIR’s focus areas: increase speed to the fleet, consistently deliver integrated and interoperable warfighting capabilities, and improve affordability.

This year, there were 52 nominations, representing a broad spectrum of programs and exemplifying the

dedication, innovative spirit and drive for results that enable NAVAIR to accomplish its mission effectively on behalf of the warfighters, said NAVAIR Command Career Counselor Michael Sekeet.

NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm. David Dunaway congratulated the winners on their innovative spirit and willingness to go above and beyond the status quo.

“This organization is an innovative organization,” he said.

“We are celebrating the great opportunities and great times that make NAVAIR what it is.”

He cited some of NAVAIR’s fiscal year 2014 deliveries, including 193 new aircraft, more than 21,000 missiles/ bombs and three unmanned air vehicles, among many others, in a year mired in difficulties, such as a furlough and budget cuts.

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

— Award Winners —

The PMA-281 Science and Technology Team with lead Cmdr. Sam Messer, far left, winners of the 2014 NAVAIR Commander’s Award in the science and technology category

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Patuxent River Energy Management Team with lead Paul Waxman, right, winners of the 2014 NAVAIR Commander’s Award in the energy category

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division Synthetic Guidance Demonstration Team, winners of the 2014 NAVAIR Commander’s Award in the research, development, test and evaluation category

The Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike Preliminary Design Review Team with lead Capt. Beau Duarte, center, winners of the 2014 NAVAIR Commander’s Award in the program management category.

“This organization is an innovative organization,” NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm. David Dunaway told employees at the 15th annual Commander’s Awards ceremony June 17 at NAS Patuxent River.

The awards, the highest team awards in NAVAIR, recognize technical, business and leadership excellence.

T. Michael Fish Quality of Worklife Award Sonny Fann serves as NAVAIR’s Wounded Warrior Outreach program coordinator, where he personally contacts, places and mentors wounded warriors — 30 percent or higher disabled veterans — in careers at NAVAIR or with industry. His dedication to helping transitioning service members and wounded warriors in finding meaningful jobs was recognized with NAVAIR’s T. Michael Fish Quality of Worklife Award.

The P-8A Patuxent River Systems Integration Lab Team with lead Daniel Loibl, winners of the 2014 NAVAIR Commander’s Award in the business operations category

The Integrated Logistics Support Management System Integrated Product Team with lead Aubrey Dennis, far left, winners of the 2014 NAVAIR Commander’s Award in the logistics and industrial operations category

The Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System Aircraft Compatibility Test Team with lead Jeremy Pope, center, winners of the Edward H. Heinemann Award for Outstanding Achievement

The PMA-281 Science and Technology Team with lead Cmdr. Sam Messer, far left, winners of a Small Business Advocacy Award, team category

This award recognizes excellence in a leader who changes the workplace to enhance efficiency while significantly improving the quality of worklife for NAVAIR civilian and military employees, similar to what Fish accomplished during his tenure at NAVAIR. Throughout his 30-year career, Fish embraced the concept of improving the daily work environment and made it a top priority in all leadership decisions.

Sonny Fann, center, winner of the T. Michael Fish Quality of Worklife Award

U.S. Navy photos/Adam Skoczylas; Design/Melissa Johnson

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News Briefs ON BASE: OPM Breach Updates As the federal investigation of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) data breach continues, an OPM Breach Frequently Asked Questions document will continue to be updated with the latest information and is available on the OPM website, www.opm.gov.

TRICARE Breast Pump Policy Update Effective July 1 TRICARE’s Breast Pump policy was recently updated to include coverage of breast pumps and supplies and breastfeeding counseling. These supplies and services will be retroactively covered as of December 19, 2014.

Read more at www.tricare.mil/ BreastPumpPolicyUpdate060815.

Public Comment Period for ER Program Site 2 Through July 10 Public comments are being accepted for the proposed remedial action plan for environmental restoration site 2 at NAS Patuxent River. Site 2 occupies approximately 15 acres at the east and south shore of Gardiner’s Pond (Pond 1) off of Tate Road. Between 1942 and 1943, the site was used as a disposal area during the construction of the station. To make a comment, visit: http://www.cnic. navy.mil/regions/ndw/installations/ nas_patuxent_river/news/pressreleases.html.

If You See Something, Say Something Public safety is everyone’s re-

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sponsibility. If you see suspicious activity, report it to local law enforcement or to a person of authority; this includes suspicious aerial activity. Describe specifically what you observed, including: Who or what you saw; when you saw it; where it occurred; and why it’s suspicious.

Where’s Gnorman?

In June, Gnorman the gnome was pictured in Tester in various locations around the installation, but this week, we’ll return to our normal game of finding Gnorman hidden somewhere in the issue.

Anyone spotting him can email tester@dcmilitary.com or phone 301342-4163 now through 5 p.m. Monday with his location. One name is drawn from all correct entries and wins a Center Stage Theater movie ticket. The same person cannot win more than once per month. Last week, Gnorman was identified by Eric Dietz, visiting the Fire Scout unmanned autonomous helicopter.

OFF BASE: Historic St. Mary’s City Waives Admission for Military Families Through Labor Day Active-duty military and their families can visit Historic St. Mary’s City free this summer as the museum joins more than 2,000 Blue Star Museums across the county. Historic St. Mary’s City is a museum of living history and archaeology on the site of Maryland’s first capital in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For more information about this pro-

gram or the museum, contact the Visitor Center at 240-895-4990, 800-SMC-1634, or info@DIGShistory.org.

New Children’s Chorus Hosts Free ‘Summer Sing’ Workshops 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 16 and Aug. 6 Hollywood United Methodist Church With the launch of the Chesapeake Children’s Chorus (CCC) due in mid-August, the program’s directors will lead two free evening workshops open for youths entering grades 2-8. Participants will sing vocal warm-ups and music, play ice-breaker style games and prepare for the audition process.

Students interested in joining CCC for its inaugural season should plan to audition on Thursday, August 13. For additional information contact Lori Beth Sink, 336-2395157.

Introduction to Sailing 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 20-24 and Aug. 3-7 Tall Timbers Marina Basic course in small boat (dinghy) sailing and an introduction to competitive high school sailing for ages 12 years and older.

Cost $250 per student; class size limited to 12 students. Visit http:// sailingcenterchesapeake.org/summer-courses/ to sign up.

Volunteers Needed for Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler Washington, D.C. Sept. 20 The event is on track to sur-

Scoreboard pass 2014 registration numbers (6,500+). This means we will have more than 500 volunteer positions to fill, such as, packet stuffing, shirt distribution/ exchange, expo & packet pick up, course marshals, water station support and village support to name a few. Those helping out will receive a volunteer shirt, food and beverage, certificate of appreciation, and more.

Volunteers are needed on the following days. Specific days, times, and positions can be selected during online registration: -Saturday, 12-September-2015 - Packet Stuffing on JBAB -Friday, 18-September-2015 - Expo and Packet Pick-up at the DC Armory -Saturday, 19-September-2015 - Expo and Packet Pick-up at the DC Armory -Sunday, 20-September-2015 - Washington Monument/Race Course Register as a volunteer at: https://register.chronotrack.com/ reg/form?eventID=13610

St. Nicholas Chapel Services Schedule Catholic Rosary Prayer Service 11:35 a.m. to noon weekdays in the Chapel Protestant Worship Service 11 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. Sundays in the Religious Program Center All Bible studies have been suspended for the summer

Intramural Softball League Monday / Wednesday division Division A River dawgs Moe’s tavern PPE Dirty dogs Boozin’ ballers Softballs of steel

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Around Town Race to the Creek 5K Run and Walk 8 a.m. July 4; registration begins at 7 a.m.

Patuxent High School, Lusby A CBRC Grand prix Series race to support Patuxent High School Track and Field Awards for male and female overall and first three in each age group. Save money and pre-register online at Active. com, RunSignUp.com, in person or by mail. Early registration fees: $15 students; $25 adults; $20 CBRC. For more information contact Dave Walser at 410-535-7865 or walserd@calvertnet.k12.md.us Southern Maryland Film Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 11 Leonardtown Movies will be showing at eight venues in Leonardtown. Selected showings will feature Q&A with filmmakers and you’ll have a chance to talk with filmmakers during several Meet and Greets throughout the day. All-day tickets are $20 for adult; $10 children under 12 years.

Half day tickets - either 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. are also available for $12 adult/$7 child.

Same day tickets are cash only and $5 more. All ticketholders are invited to St. Mary’s Ryken High School for the closing awards and appreciation event at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public are panel discussions regarding Film as Art, Film & the Community and Getting into the Film Industry, to be held at the College of Southern Maryland. For more information, visit www.smdff.org or email smdfilmfest@gmail.com.

$120 for members. Registration required at least 5 business days in advance. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 to register.

Summer Fun with the Baltimore Zoo’s Zoomobile Various days and times, early July Calvert County libraries The Zoomobile will bring live animals and an interactive presentation covering endangered species, animal classification, habitat exploration and more. Most engaging for ages 5 and up. Check http:// calvertlibrary.info for your library branch’s event.

Sharkfest!

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11 Calvert Marine Museum Live sharks will be featured in the Corbin Pavilion. The museum will be full of hands-on opportunities to explore the diversity of sharks and their remarkable history on planet Earth. Learn fascinating ‘sharktoids’, examine evidence of prehistoric sharks, paint a shark mural, make a shark craft, get your face painted ($5 fee), play the Shark Game Show, and take your picture in the life-size jaws of a Megalodon shark. Rocknoceros will perform original rock music for children at 11a.m. and 2 p.m. Regular museum admission applies; CMM members free.

Lighthouse Adventure Cruise: Southern Bay 7:45 a.m. July 11 Calvert Marine Museum Dock Participants will see six lighthouses as they cruise aboard a private charter boat. The cost is $130;

Dance Discovery Camp 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 13-17 House of Dance, Hollywood Register now. Students ages 6-12 will learn world dance, hip hop, breaking, jazz, choreography, musical theater, hooping and more.

Also includes costuming, making props, characterization and creating unique art projects. Bring a bag lunch and wear comfortable clothing. Cost: $249. Adult classes also available. Visit www.thehouseofdance.org or call 301-373-6330 for more information.

• Discover other fun, interesting and educational things to do and places to go throughout the area by visiting: St. Mary’s County events: www.visitstmarysmd.com/ events-entertainment/ St. Mary’s County libraries: www.stmlib.org Calvert County events: www.co.cal.md.us Calvert Marine Museum: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Calvert County libraries: www.calvert.lib.md.us Charles County events: www.charlescountymd.gov/ calendar-date/month

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This 4th of July Share the Bounty of St. Mary’s County’s Farm Fresh Produce, Vegetables, Flowers, Baked Goods and More with Your Family and Friends.

Shop Local, Shop Often!

Home Grown Farm Market

21078 Three Notch Road • Lexington Park, MD 20653

240-309-4021

The Home Grown Farm Market is a producer only market aimed at providing fresh produce, flowers, plants, meats, cheeses and baked goods to the Southern Maryland community while promoting sustainable agriculture.

Season: April 2015 - December 2015 Hours: June 18, 2014 - November 1, 2015: Wednesdays, 10am to 4pm and Saturdays, 9am to 1pm November 8, 2014 - December 27, 2014: Saturdays, 9am to 1pm

California Farmers Market

22801 Three Notch Road, California, MD 20619

240-309-4021

Farmers market located in the BAE Systems parking lot at the corner of MD Rt. 235 and Town Creek Drive. Featuring home grown produce and fresh flowers. Producer-only market.

Season: April 18, 2015 - November 28, 2015 Hours: Saturdays: 9am – 1pm

North St. Mary’s County Farmers Market 37600 New Market Road • Charlotte Hall, MD 20622

240-309-4021

The parking lot of the Charlotte Hall Library fills with shoppers on Monday – Saturday at this seasonal market. It’s a great place to pick-up produce, flowers, and Amish baked and canned goods.

Hours: Open Weather Permitting, Closed Sundays July: Open Most Days: 8am – 7pm August: Open Most Days: 8am – 7pm September: Open Most Days: 8am - 6pm October: Open Most Days: 8am - 6pm November: Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 8am - 4pm

www.visitstmarysmd.com or contact the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development, Agriculture and Seafood Division at 240-309-4021 to learn more!

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