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Get to Know AIR 4.2 and 4.8 Pages 8 & 9 NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND VOLUME 70, NUMBER 32
Celebrating 70 years of community partnership
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Local Marine recognized for diversity in service By Connie Hempel Naval Air Station Patuxent River Marines from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 gathered to recognize one of their own Monday with an award unlike any other in the Corps, as Staff Sgt. Ruby Vetreno was presented with one of only six Federally Employed Women Military Recognition Awards. Only one woman service member from each branch, including the National Guard, is presented with the annual award for her “support and promotion of diversity, equality and the advancement of women in their respective services,” according to the FEW website, www.FEW.org. Vetreno, who marks her eighth year of military service next month, said: “I like going above and beyond and I always try to set myself above the rest. I am proud to be a Marine and I take the Marine Corps prin-
During a ceremony Monday, Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ruby Vetreno, center, was presented with a Federally Employed Women Military Recognition Award by Marine Aviation Detachment Sergeant Major Stephen Smith, left, and Lt. Col. Patrick Moran, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 Marine Corps officer in charge. The award recognizes one woman service member in each branch for supporting and promoting diversity and equality for women in military. cipals and values — honor, courage and commitment — seriously.” Recognizing her commitment to service and community, her previous command said she was the one Marine deserving of the award.
Prior to reporting to Naval Air Station Patuxent River as a Joint Strike Fighter airframer at VX-23 in May, Vetreno spent the last two years, nine months as a recruiter at Recruiting Station New Jersey, the first woman
Marine staff noncommissioned officer in charge assigned there in 10 years. “It’s clear to me that Staff Sgt. Vetreno is dedicated to
See Vetreno, Page 12
U.S. Navy photos by Connie Hempel
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ruby Vetreno, left, speaks to Sergeant Major Stephen Smith, Marine Aviation Detachment, before the ceremony Monday.
Pax helps local food bank with Feds Feed Families
By Connie Hempel Naval Air Station Patuxent River Public Affairs
Every day in communities across the nation people worry about how they will make ends meet, the source of their next meal and if one will come at all. Recognizing this continual need across the U.S., the federal government launched its fifth year of the Feds Feed Families campaign, encouraging government agencies to unite and work toward ensuring no one goes hungry by donating food and other nonperishable items. Naval Air Station Patuxent River’s food drive began late July, and in only two week’s time, more than 100 pounds of food items have been collected and deliv-
Specific items sought: Canned tuna Canned fruits and vegetables Canned pork and beans Cereal Macaroni and cheese Peanut butter and jelly Canned or plastic jars of tomato sauce Pasta ered to the Immaculate Heart of Mary food bank, a local food bank in Lexington Park, off Three Notch Road. “Raid your pantries. Help out an extremely good cause for our community,” said Chief Master-at-Arms Blake Poole. “This is our community and we should help out as much as possible to make it better.” Poole is the NAS com-
mand coordinator for this year’s Feds Feed Families campaign. He and volunteer representatives from various tenant commands have set up donation boxes at more than a dozen locations, with the Religious Program Center (RPC) being the main drop off site; other locations include the
See Feds, Page 5
U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel
Naval Air Station Patuxent River Command Chaplain Lt. Jeffrey Augustin, front, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Eleise Waggoner sort and stack last week’s donated food items for the Feds Feed Families campaign Monday. Volunteers from the local Immaculate Heart of Mary collect the items from the chapel for its food bank. The Feds Feed Families campaign runs through Aug. 31.
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New NAS ombudsman links command and families By Connie Hempel Naval Air Station Patuxent River Public Affairs Naval Air Station Patuxent River welcomed its new command ombudsman Tuesday as the air station’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Ben Shevchuk, presented Heidi Talalemotu with her ombudsman training certificate, challenge coin and pin during the monthly Ombudsman Assembly. “I’m confident in our selection of Heidi as our ombudsman because she’s dedicated to getting people connected through sharing of information and resources,” Shevchuk said. “We appreciate that she has strong organizational skills and a willingness to communicate, which are attributes an ombudsman needs to be effective.” The naval air station’s command master chief
agreed, adding that Talalemotu’s “outgoing personality, honest and frank demeanor, coupled with her people skills ... made her the best choice to serve as our new command ombudsman,” said Command Master Chief William LloydOwen. “If I can make it easier for people, then that’s what I’m going to try to do,” she said. Talalemotu and her family moved from San Diego to Southern Maryland in 2012 when her husband, Yeoman 1st Class Rollis Talalemotu, received orders to work on the administrative staff for Pax River. And with what some deem the “culture shock” of moving to the area still fresh in her mind, Talalemotu said helping spouses make that same transition is just one of many goals she looks forward to achieving during her tenure. Also at the top of her list is linking the command and
families, filling in what she sees as a significant gap between the two. In fact, when Talalemotu was notified of her selection as the command ombudsman shortly after her interview with the CO and CMC about two months ago, she immediately sought ways to fill that gap. She began building an email distribution list of Pax’s military spouses, but with only 20 families on the email tree so far, Talalemotu encourages families to contact her to be included on her list so they can begin receiving the information she gets directly from the command: base happenings and notices, volunteer opportunities, etc. Much of that information is sent to the service member at work, but Talalemotu knows firsthand it doesn’t always filter down to the homestead. “When my husband comes home, we don’t necessarily talk about what he
U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel
Capt. Ben Shevchuk, Naval Air Station Patuxent River commanding officer, presents Heidi Talalemotu with an ombudsman pin, training certificate and challenge coin Tuesday, officially welcoming her as the new NAS command ombudsman. got at work and oftentimes there’s just not enough time in the day to have those conversations,” she said. “So, I make sure I put out the stuff the service member gets.” She’s also working on developing other communica-
tion tools such as a newsletter. “I want this to get bigger and better so the next person can make it even bigger,” Talalemotu said. Ombudsman like Talalemotu “improve mission
readiness through improved family readiness,” according to the Navy’s ombudsman program instruction, OPNAVINSTRU 1750.1g. Not only do they guide Sailors and their family to resources that can help with problems on the home front, they also push information and issues from the families back up to command leaders. “Ombudsmen help commanders have a better understanding of the welfare of the families under their command,” said Michelle Stubblefield, the air station’s ombudsman coordinator. “Our ombudsmen are the single most effective way to learn about the Navy and to learn ways to cope with the military lifestyle.” To receive information from the NAS command ombudsman, email Talalemotu at ombudsmanpaxriver@gmail.com.
Pax intern conducts microgravity experiment through NASA program By Allison Johnson Atlantic Test Ranges intern A summer student at the Atlantic Test Ranges here recently discovered the light side to testing the effects of spray cooling on surfaces operating in a changing gravity environment. Fifth-year student Stephen Itschner joined 10 other undergraduate members of the West Virginia University Microgravity Research Team on a trip to the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston on July 12 to participate in NASA’s Reduced Gravity Flight Program. The program gives students the opportunity to propose, design, fabricate and evaluate a reduced gravity experiment successfully. The team’s experiment was to prove spray cooling — the application of a fine shower of coolant drops to a hot surface — is a potentially safe, effective way to eliminate excess heat in electronic devices operating in microgravity (zero gravity). If true, scientists and engineers could then predict the amount of coolant needed to keep devices operating at a particular temperature in any gravity. Because excess heat causes serious electrical problems and decreases the performance and lifespan of the devices NASA engineers and astronauts use, it can cost a significant amount in repairs and replacements. Itschner, an electrical engineering major, handled
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From left, Stephen Itschner and his West Virginia University teammates, Michael Powell and Joseph West, float in microgravity inside G-Force One while conducting an experiment for NASA’s Reduced Gravity Flight Program. the power systems, data acquisition and computing, signals and sensors, and wiring — all skills he mastered while working at the ranges. He also wrote custom software that collected and automatically logged data from the measurement devices used during testing. “Had I not been involved in the Atlantic Test Ranges Student Program, I highly
doubt that I would have had the skills needed to complete this research,” said Itschner, who received an undergraduate space grant fellowship from the NASA West Virginia Space Grant Consortium for his work on the experiment. With the project approved by a NASA engineer, the team boarded a modified 727 reduced-gravity
aircraft known as “G-Force One.” To create a microgravity environment without leaving Earth’s atmosphere, the pilot flew 30 parabolic maneuvers over the Gulf of Mexico, creating periods of microgravity, hypergravity and partial g-force acceleration during flight. “Variable gravity is like nothing you’ve ever expe-
rienced before, and it’s incredibly hard to describe,” Itschner said.” All of the rules about how you need to control your body in order to move are different. It took about three parabolic maneuvers just to get used to the environment, but after that, my team was ready to perform our testing during the remaining maneuvers.” After two days of testing,
the team collected hundreds of thousands of data points using Itschner’s software. The team will analyze the data and turn the results over to NASA engineers. For more information on NASA’s Reduced Gravity Flight Program, visit http:// microgravityuniversity.jsc. nasa.gov/.
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By Beverly Jeffas Naval Air Station Patuxent River Safety Department
As parents in Maryland enjoy the last few days of this week’s tax-free shopping, public school students are enjoying the last few days of summer; that’s right, school starts next week. Calvert County public schools start Aug. 20 and St. Mary’s County public schools start Aug. 21. With that in mind, the naval air station’s Safety Department is reminding vehicle operators ways they can help to increase the safety of students walking to school or bus stops, and those waiting for or boarding and exiting buses. When driving in neighborhoods with school zones,
Public school bus stops will not be printed in the local newspapers this year. Calvert County: www.calvertnet.k12.md.us, click on Departments, Student Transportation and then Bus Schedules. St. Mary’s County: www.smcps.org and look for the “Bus Stop and School Locator” under Quick Links. watch for children traveling to school. They are unpredictable in their actions, and it’s the driver’s responsibility to anticipate and be prepared to react to what children may do. Remember, children walking in groups are often socializing and not paying attention to their surroundings. Drive slowly. Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in the neighborhood. Watch for children play-
ing and gathering near school bus stops. If there are parked vehicles near the stop, be prepared to stop any children who may step out from between the vehicles. Be alert. Children late for the bus may dart into the street without looking for traffic. Learn and obey the state’s school bus laws. Under Maryland law, motorists approaching a school bus with its red lights flashing
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Drivers are reminded to beware next week as local students head back to school. With buses back on the roads, look out for kids walking to school or to bus stops, and those waiting for or boarding and exiting buses. and stop arm extended must stop at least 10 feet from the bus; this means all motorists
approaching from all directions, except when the bus is stopping on a divided high-
way. Drivers who encounter a school bus stopping on the opposite side of a divided highway are not required to stop. Lanes of a divided highway are clearly separated by a divider, such as concrete barriers or grass medians. Motorists convicted of violating Maryland’s school bus stopping law face a fine, receiving points against their driver’s license and possible license suspension. Learn the flashing light system bus drivers use to alert motorists about stopping. Yellow flashing lights: The bus is preparing to stop and load or unload children. Motorists need to slow down and prepare to stop.
See Buses, Page 12
News briefs On base: Gate 1 Pass and ID Closed
The Gate 1 Pass and ID Office will remain closed after furloughs due to existing manpower shortages independent of the furlough. All personnel are requested to utilize Gate 2 Pass and ID Office. Use the Frank Knox Building parking lot for overflow parking.
Gate 3 New Hours
Beginning Aug. 19, Gate 3 will operate with the following hours: 5:30-8:30 a.m., open for inbound and outbound traffic; and 3:30-5:30 p.m., open for outbound traffic only.
Drivers: Be on the lookout
Drivers are asked to take extra precautions while traveling in the vicinity of Gates 1 and 2 on Aug. 21 and 22 as informational picketers are expected to be located in those areas. The picketers are expected to be on county property.
Tate Road Construction
A road resurfacing project on Tate Road, from the Cedar Point Road intersection to Hangar 305, begins the week of Aug. 12 and runs until mid-October. Expect minimal delays as traffic may be flagged at certain times.
Annual GSMC CrabFest
Aug. 17, 4 p.m. Naval Academy Alumni, Friends and Shipmates, grab your “Old Bay” and crab knockers and steer over to NRC Solomon’s Club 9. The Alumni Association Chapter is providing burgers, hot dogs, barbecue chicken, steamed corn on the cob, and all the steamed crabs you care to eat. You bring your favorite beverage and an appetizer, salad, side or dessert to share. Cost: $32 for adults and youths ages 13 and older; free for youths ages 12 and younger; $16 for all GSMC members and their guests. Register at www.navyalumni. org, or by contacting Rick Snyder at Richard.L.Snyder@saic. com or 301-862-6434.
Joseph E. Laska retirement luncheon
Aug. 22, River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center Joseph E. Laska, Naval Air Systems Command Independent Technical Review Office deputy director, retires Sept. 3 after more than 39 years of DOD civilian service. A retirement luncheon is planned for Contact Kimberly Cawood at 301-342-0066 to attend.
Light of Day kickoff
Aug. 22, 7-7:45 a.m. River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center outdoor terrace National Suicide Prevention Month kicks off in September with the second annual “Light of Day” event open to all personnel with base access. This event, themed “Life is Worth Living,” gives participants an inspirational and upbeat approach to life and an opportunity to start the day on a positive note. Contact Twila Kopaniasz at 301-342-4370 or Chief Air Traffic Controller Jimmie Stephens at 301-9954413. Reservations are not necessary.
CAC/ID Card Office at PSD Closed
Aug. 22 and 23 CAC/ID card services on these dates will still be available at Gate 2.
Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX)1 change of command
Aug. 29, 10 a.m. Building 305 Capt. Wade Turvold assumes command from Capt. Jeffrey Davila.
2013 Women’s Equality Day Luncheon
Aug. 27, 11:30 a.m. River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center This year’s theme is “Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics,” with guest speaker Veronica Villalobos, the director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Office of Personnel Management. Tickets are $20 if purchased prior to Aug. 9, and $25 if purchased after Aug. 9. Contact: Lottie Briscoe, 301-342-7075; Jeannie Facemire, 301-342-0090; Laura Martin, 301-995-4018; Margelyn Massey, 301-757-6451; Debi Therrien, 301-995-2806.
Flying Club Pilot Courses
September The Patuxent River Navy Flying Club is offering two pilot courses beginning in September: Private Pilot Ground School and Instrument Pilot Ground School. The Private Pilot course is from 5-8 p.m. Mondays in the building 2189 auditorium, and the Instrument Pilot course is from 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the building 2189 auditorium. The courses meet the requirements for the FAA knowledge tests and for Navy Continuous Learning credits. Contact Joe Dziewit, at 301-862-1110 or stop by the club office behind and next to the Post Office on base.
Naval History and Heritage Command Logo Contest
Put your stamp on naval history! Submit your design
ideas for a new Naval History and Heritage Command logo that captures the Navy’s mission and heritage. The contest runs through Sept. 2. Visit www.history.navy.mil and click on the NHHC Logo Contest.
‘Keep What You’ve Earned’ Mobile
Have you downloaded the “Keep What You’ve Earned” mobile app? The app offers several resources, including a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) calculator to help track your alcohol consumption in real life. Search “Keep What You’ve Earned” at iTunes or Google Play Store to download the app.
Where’s Gnorman?
Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Be the first to call in his location and receive one Center Stage Theater movie ticket; good for any Center Stage movie. The same person cannot win more than once a month. Calls are only accepted between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Call the Tester staff at 301-342-4163. Last week’s winner was Kristian O’Malley.
Off base:
Warrior Fun Run and Sail
Aug. 31, Solomons Island area Warrior Fun Run, 8 a.m., start/stop at Calvert Marine Museum; Warrior Boat Parade, 10 a.m., Riverfront boardwalk; Fouled Anchor Regatta, 11 a.m.; and Warrior Barbecue and Concert, 3 p.m., at Navy Recreation Center Solomons. Proceeds benefit wounded warriors and veterans. Info and registration, visit http://warriorfunrunandsail.wordpress.com.
Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center temporarily closed
Through Sept. 2 Annual and summer season pass holders may use Kings Landing Pool or Cove Point Pool, and punch pass holders may use Cove Point Pool, while the center undergoes its annual maintenance and cleaning. Staff is available at the Hall Aquatic Center for fall classes and activities registrations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays until Aug. 30. Residents can also register by calling 410-535-1600 ext. 2225.
St. Mary’s County School Age Care
St. Mary’s County offers transportation from several area schools to nearby locations where the county’s recreation and parks School Age Care is available. Cost is $275 per month for after-school care which runs until 6:30 p.m., including early dismissal days. For more information, including locations, call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800 or visit www. stmarysmd.com/recreate/childcare.
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NAVFAC Washington welcomes new commander to region By Paul Bello Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Public Affairs
WASHINGTON — Capt. Antonio M. Edmunds took command of Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Washington during an official ceremony Aug. 8 at the Bolling Club on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). Edmunds relieves outgoing commander, Capt. Kenneth W. Branch, who retires after serving nearly 30 years in the military. A native of Elmira, N.Y., Edmunds’ first duty station was at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., where he
served as a civil engineer in charge of design, as well as an assistant resident officerin-charge of construction. He most recently served as the assistant chief of staff and director of facilities at Marine Corps Installations Command and Headquarters, where he managed all facilities and environmental programs and functions across the Marine Corps. Overseas assignments include tours to Japan, Ethiopia, Germany and Turkey, where he served as a contingency engineer in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. “This is an important job that I don’t take lightly. It’s an absolute privilege to serve this command and
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Navy Capt. Antonio M. Edmonds assumed command of Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington on Aug. 8. you’ll get the best this officer has to offer,” Edmunds said. “I’m blessed to be inherit-
ing such a high-performing team. Even in tough financial times, you’ve shown the ability to succeed. And we will continue to succeed in the future.” The NAVFAC Washington workforce consists of more than 1,600 civilian and military personnel. They provide a full range of engineering products and services, with expertise in acquisition, public works, capital improvements, environmental, real estate, planning and asset management. The organization serves many supported commands through its Public Works Departments, such as the one at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
transition for military personnel from the combat environment to family, community and workplace. Spouses are encouraged to attend.
Marriage is a Work of Heart
Aug 14, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (brown bag) Couples learn new ideas and tools to help continue building the marriage they envisioned. Practice Speaker Listener Technique to enhance communication even on the toughest issues.
Ten Steps to a Federal Job See more FFSC classes on Facebook. All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center unless otherwise noted. Classes and programs are open to active duty, retired military and Reservist. Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling 301-342-4911.
Playgroup at Glenn Forest Community Center Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.
Stress Management
Aug. 21, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Stress is a part of life. Learn how beliefs and thought processes impact on how you deal with stress. Participants also learn specific actions to manage stress.
Return and Reunion
Aug. 13, 1-4 p.m. Return and Reunion is designed to facilitate a smooth
Aug. 14, 1-4 p.m. Learn how to navigate the federal job system. A 137-page training guide is provided.
Transition Assistance Program (retiree)
Aug. 19-27 TGPS is a joint venture by the FFSC and the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs. It is a must-attend workshop with topics on skills assessment, re’sume’ writing, interview techniques, salary negotiations, financial considerations and an overview of veterans benefits. Monday through Thursday class is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday class is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seating is limited. See your Career Counselor to register.
Suicide Awareness/Prevention
Aug. 20, 3-4 p.m. Program raises awareness about the issues surrounding suicide. Learn to identify the warning signs, how to respond to a suicidal person and information on how to access local resources.
St. Nicolas Chapel Schedule Catholic Services Mass: Sundays at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Weekdays at 11:35 a.m. Continuing Catholic Development (CCD): Sundays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Protestant Services Worship: Sundays at 11 a.m. Bible studies: Men’s study, Sundays at 6 p.m. Ladies’ study, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Is REDUX Retirement worth it?
Aug. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (brown bag) Eligible for CSB/REDUX? If you have 14½ to 15 years in uniform, you typically need to make a decision. This class helps you make that choice. Review options, look at some basic results for specific situations, and highlight important considerations.
IA Indoctrination
Aug 26-30, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individuals selected for Individual Augmentee (IA) are strongly encouraged to report to Fleet and Family Support Center on temporary duty for this week-long process. Various presenters take care of all of IA needs through this onestop shop. Spouses are encouraged to attend the Wednesday seminar from 12:30-4:30 p.m. to hear recently returned IA’s experiences and important information for family support issues. All members must preregister by the Friday prior to the class start date.
Myers Briggs
Aug. 28, 8 a.m. to noon Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a widely used instrument designed to help you have increased insight into yourself and others. MBTI is useful for self awareness, career interest, relationships and leadership. This workshop also helps you re-evaluate how you behave and interact with others.
Budgeting for Baby @ Bldg. 401
Aug. 28, 10 a.m. to noon The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) illustrates the hidden costs associated with a growing family. All Navy and Marine Corps service members who attend receive a new layette worth more than $100.
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10K Training Program at the Drill Hall
Aug. 26 Can you already run a couple of miles, but want some help building up to a 10K (6.2miles)? Whether it’s your first 10K or not, join us at 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays to train for the Fall Classic 10K. Participants should be able to run, or run/walk, three miles prior to starting this program. Register by calling 301-995-3869l. The first run is Aug. 26.
By Lt. Cmdr. Michael S. Payne Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Public Affairs Pax patients ranked thenaval health clinic here as No. 1 in customer service for Jan. 1 through July 29, with a 93 percent specification rate. Nicole Quinn, NHCPR’s customer relations officer said, “We’re proud of what we have accomplished and are striving for an even higher percentage; it would be great if we could get 100 percent customer satisfaction” The U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) uses random sampling methodology to survey patients about their clinic experience. Clinics are compared to like-size military health clinics. “To remain No. 1 in customer service, we need our patients to communicate with us through the surveys,” Quinn said. Comment cards are also
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Nicole Quinn available throughout the clinic. “We never want a patient to leave our facility unsatisfied,” Quinn said. “If patients feel something needs to be addressed, each department has a customer service representative they can speak to. Quinn encourages patients who remain unsatisfied to contact her by calling 301-995-4980.
FEDS
Continued from 1 Navy Exchange, commissary and various work centers such as buildings 102, 103, 409 and 2272. While the chapel collects food year round for the food bank, Lt. Jeffrey Augustin, the NAS command chaplain, said since the start of this year’s Feds Feed Families, he’s noticed at least three times as much food items being donated directly to the chapel. Each week, Poole and the volunteers weigh the donation boxes and then consolidate them at the RPC for pickup. From there, a representative from the Immaculate Heart of Mary comes to collect the items. “Our end goal and the goal I’ve set is: ‘As much as possible,’” Poole said. “I want to give as much as we can to the food bank to help all the families in our community who are in need.” Joining forces for the third year in stocking the shelves at the food bank is the Pax River commissary. Employees there have put together donation packages for customers to purchase and drop off in the donation bin as they leave the store. The packages, located near the registers, are grouped by different meal ideas, such as spaghetti dinners, pizza fixings, tuna helper and Chinese and Mexican dinners, to name a few. “It gives our customers a themed choice in what they donate,” said the Pax River Commissary Store Director Debbie House. “This allows the customer to know that they have provided a meal to a deserving person, and not just one or two cans of product.” The bags are labeled with their contents and the total dollar amount. Costs range from $3 to $7. Feds Feed Families is typically held during the summer to offset the lack of donations typically experienced during that time, and when children lack access to free school breakfast and lunch programs. The month-long campaign at NAS Pax River runs through Aug. 31. For more information on how to donate, email Poole at edward.poole(at)navy.mil. For more information on the program, visit www.fedsfeedfamilies.gov.
Morale Welfare and Recreation Rassieur Youth Center 301-342-1694 Cedar Point Golf Course 301-342-3597 Navy Recreation Center Solomons 410-286-8047 Intramural Sports 301- 757-3943 Customized Creations 301-342-3569
Sept. 5 Participants are randomly assigned one of the top 12 NFL teams, as determined by Sports Illustrated. Points are added each week based on the team’s success and the amount of time spent on personal fitness. Prizes are awarded to the team with the most points at the end of the regular season. Everyone will have an opportunity to predict the outcome of Monday Night games. One additional point will be granted to the NFL team that corresponds with each person who correctly predicts the outcome. This program ends at the end of the regular football season, however post-season fun continues. Free for active-duty, $10 for others. Register at the Fitness and Sports Office.
Fall Intramural Sports League Registrations
End of Summer/Back to School Dance
Aug. 16, 5:30-8 p.m. Fee: $3 per teen Teens, come to the Rassieur Youth Center to enjoy the latest music and dancing. Teens are encouraged to bring a friend. Snacks and refreshments served.
Card-making Techniques at Customized Creations
Aug. 22, 5-7 p.m. Fee: $10 plus a $5 material fee Discover card-making in this hands-on class. Class includes “Waterfall” design and water coloring technique. Beginners thru advanced are welcome. All supplies are included for making four full cards. Register at Customized Creations; register with a friend.
Junior Club Championship, Cedar Point Golf Course
Register by Aug. 1-19 Aug. 24-25 This two-day tournament is open to youths ages 17 and older. Participants are assigned afternoon tee-times. Call the Golf Shop to register at 301-342-3597. 18 Hole Division (Advanced) - white tees for boys and red tees for girls 6 Hole Division (Intermediate) - red tees for boys and girls 5 Hole Division (Beginner) - 150 yard markers for boys and girls For specific questions, please contact Vance or Kevin in the Golf Shop. Entry fees: 18 Hole players, $30; 5 and 6 Hole players, $20. Entry fee includes green fees for both days, prizes and pizza party on Sunday. **Proudly supported by Exelis.
Bowling: Sept. 3; Softball, Sept. 4; Volleyball, Sept. 5; and In-Line Hockey, Sept. 9. An organizational meeting is 1 p.m. on the day listed for each league at the Drill Hall Bowling Center. Team representatives for the 2013-2014 Intramural Bowling Leagues must be present. Intramural programs are open to activeduty, retired military and their family members, and fitness and sports members.
Parents’ Night Out: Tacos and Limbo Night
Sept. 6, 6-9 p.m. Rassieur Youth Center Parents, need some free time? Bring your children to the Rassieur Youth Center and they will spend a few hours under our care engaging in fun activities. Parent’s Night Out is the first Friday of every month. Register at the youth center and pay by the close of business the Wednesday prior. Fee: $12 per child.
25th Annual Team Triathlon
Sept. 7, competition starts at 8 a.m. Gather your team of three and compete in this annual team event. The race consists of a .5m swim, a 13.1 m bike and a 3.1 m run. Each section should be completed by a different team member. Competition is open to active-duty, retired military, Reservists, DOD civilians and fitness and sports members, their family members and accompanied guests. Register at the Fitness and Sports Office. Fee: $30 per team; participants receive a T-shirt. Trophies awarded. Proudly supported by Exelis*** **NAS Patuxent River sincerely thanks and appreciates the sponsors of this event. However, neither the Navy nor any other part of the federal government officially endorses any company, sponsor or their products or services.
Scoreboard As of Aug. 8, 2013 Intramural Softball Final Standings Monday / Wednesday A Division #1 Seed River Dawgs #2 Seed Dirty Dogs #3 Seed Boozin’ Ballers #4 Seed Chiefs Moe’s Tavern Drunken Clams
9-1 7-3 5-5 4-6 3-7 2-8
Monday/ Wednesday B Division #1 Seed Warlocks #2 Seed PPE #3 Seed Softballs of Steel #4 Seed VQ-4
9-1 8-2 5-5 4-6
VX-1 (withdrawn) Liberty
3-7 1-9
Tuesday / Thursday A Division #1 Seed Salty Dogs #2 Seed Hardwood #3 Seed A/O #4 Seed TC-7 Loaded Balls
6-2 5-3 5-3 2-6 2-6
Tuesday / Thursday B Division #1 Seed Sons of Pitches #2 Seed Aviators #3 Seed It’s Not Cricket #4 Seed Scared Hitless Village Idiots (withdrawn)
7-1 5-3 4-4 3-5 1-7
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An engine from Naval Air Station Patuxent River Fire and Emergency Services helps the kids at Lovell Cove military housing cool off Aug. 2 with a wet down from a fire apparatus. Fire and emergency services took the opportunity to show and tell its equipment to the youths and to distribute fire prevention literature.
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Thursday, August 15 6:30 p.m., Despicable Me 2 (not in 3D) Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed filmmaking team create an all-new comedy adventure featuring the return of (former?) super-villain Gru (Steve Carell), his girls, the unpredictably hilarious Minions and a host of new and outrageously funny characters. Rated: PG (1 hr, 38 min)
On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes-a washed up former pilot and an untested trainee who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting apocalypse. Rated: PG-13 (2 hr, 11 min)
Friday, August 16 6:30 p.m., Pacific Rim (3D) When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge.
9:30 p.m., Grown Ups 2 Lenny has relocated his family back to the small town where he and his friends grew up. This time around, the grownups are the ones learning lessons from their kids on a day notoriously full of surprises: the last day of school. Rated: PG-13 (1 hr, 41 min) Saturday, August 17 4 p.m., Despicable Me 2 (not in 3D)
6:30 p.m., Grown Ups 2 9 p.m., Pacific Rim (3D) Sunday, August 18 2 p.m., Turbo (3D) A high-velocity 3D comedy about an underdog snail who kicks into overdrive when he miraculously attains the power of superspeed. But after making fast friends with a crew of streetwise, tricked-out es-cargoes, Turbo learns that no one succeeds on their own. So he puts his heart and shell on the line to help his pals achieve their dreams, before Turbo-charging his own impossible dream: racing in the Indy 500. Rated: PG (1 hr, 36 min) 4:30 p.m., The Lone Ranger Native-American warrior Tonto recounts the untold
tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice-taking the audience on a runaway train of epic surprises and humorous friction as the two unlikely heroes must learn to work together and fight against greed and corruption. Rated: PG-13 (2 hr, 29 min) Monday and Tuesday No Movies Wednesday, August 21 6:30 p.m., Pacific Rim (3D)
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mentorship,” Ogden wrote. During her off-duty time, the Tampanative mentors youths in the community. She worked with the Young Marine Program guiding inner city youths in becoming better citizens, and has helped Marine Corps recruits prepare to excel at recruit training; one recruit was even selected as a Company Honor Graduate, a “testament to her ability and dedication,” Ogden wrote. She’s known to look out for her comrades too, having volunteered with the Squadron Body Composition Program helping fellow Marines stay within the Corps’ weight and physical standards. While the Federally Employed Women (FEW) Military Recognition Awards are typically presented to the recipients during a national FEW conference, this year’s sequestration guidelines left the services to present the awards locally. FEW is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1968 to end sex and gender discrimination, to encourage diversity for inclusion and equity in the workplace, and for the advancement and professional growth of women in federal service. FEW has grown into a national organization serving over one million federally employed womenboth in the military and civilian workforce.
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Drill Hall women’s and westside men’s locker rooms are now open with new and improved shower and restroom areas, and a new sauna in each. The locker rooms have been closed since late winter and reopened in early August. The life and total body fitness rooms on both sides of the current racquetball courts are now closed. Its equipment is still available for use on the Drill Hall varsity court. Renovations to the life and total body fitness rooms include increasing the space by making that area, to include the current racquetball courts, one fitness room. A second level will be built above the space and will house two racquetball courts. Scheduled completion date is April 2014. Insulation to the court ceiling is slated for completion later this month. The insulation is a reflective type material which will improve the lighting over the five courts at Drill Hall. The project started in late April.
Teen excursion hits NRC Solomons
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