TESTER Naval Air Station Patuxent River
Vol. 72, No. 33
Day Camp wraps up summer with carnival Page 3
Ombudsman Corner Page 4
NAWCAD Awards Ceremony Page 5
Celebrating 72 Years of Community Partnership
August 20, 2015
Inside the box MQ-4C Specifications
Primary Function: Persistent Maritime ISR Contractor: Northrop Grumman Propulsion: Rolls-Royce AE3007H Endurance: 30 hours Length: 47.6 feet (14.5 meters) Wingspan: 130.9 feet (39.9 meters) Height: 15.4 feet (4.7 meters) Weight: Max design gross take-off: 32,250 pounds (14,628.4 kilograms) Airspeed: 320 knots (approximately 357 miles per hour) Ceiling: 60,000 feet (18,288 meters) Range: 8,200 nautical miles (15,186.4 kilometers);max unrefueled range U.S. Navy photo by Kelly Schindler
An MQ-4C is lifted inside NAS Patuxent River’s anechoic chamber Aug. 12 for electromagnetic capability (EMC) testing. This event marked the first time an unmanned aircraft inside the chamber was controlled from an external ground control station. Triton’s EMC testing will continue for the next eight weeks to verify the aircraft’s subsystems can operate without interfering with each other.
Crew: 4 per ground station (Air Vehicle Operator, Tactical Coordintor, 2 Mission Payload Operators)
Pax Pros help feed local families
Federal employees help fight food insecurity through annual donation drive By Shawn Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs
NASPatuxentRiver,alongwithother government organizations, is stepping up to participate in the seventh annual Feds Feed Families Campaign. Last year, federal employees collected almost 15 million pounds of food and the DOD provided a recordbreaking 3.1 million pounds of food to families in need. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, hunger is a reality for one in six Americans. As a result, millions of Americans must turn to food banks and food pantries for emergency food assistance. Donation boxes have been placed all over NAS Patuxent River as a way for service members and civilian employees to easily contribute. The boxes are routinely checked by Chief Electronics Technician (SW/ AW/SCW/FMF) Travis Linzmeyer, NAS Patuxent River coordinator and Lt. Cmdr. Jeffrey Augustin, NAS Patuxent River Command Chaplain.
Augustin said while many people at Pax are able to put food on their tables, some people outside the base can’t. “Our involvement in the community is important,” Augustin said. “We have to help the families in the area. These are people we see every day, our friends and neighbors suffering in silence.” At Pax, Feds Feed Families has collected 12,700 pounds of food this year, with all of it going to local soup kitchens and local food pantries. “This program is a community effort and we have community partners who feel the same way,” Augustin said. “Pax is a conduit for public generosity.” Linzmeyer said summer months are the most difficult on food banks because children who might receive free lunch at school are home. “There aren’t too many programs where you give directly back to the community,” Linzmeyer added. “I really think about the families who have children and I couldn’t imagine my daughter struggling or going with-
out food. Many people don’t realize that most of the hungry people in our country are children. “It’s easier to garner donations during the winter because of the holiday seasons,” Linzmeyer said.“People often forget that people suffering in poverty are hungry year round.” Linzmeyer said this focus on the local community distinguishes Feds Feed Families from other federal outreach programs, which are often much wider-ranging in scope. The food drive began July 15 and will continue through Oct. 31. Employees can bring donations to one of several drop-off locations on Pax: The Commissary, Building 2173; Building 409; Religious Programs Center, Building 401; and the Read Adm.William A. Moffett Building, Building 2272. For more information about this year’s campaign at Pax, and to find out how you can help, email Linzmeyer at travis.linzmeyer@navy.mil. For more information on the program, visit www.fedsfeedfamilies.gov.
U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham
Yeoman 1st Class Rollis Talalemotu donates food to Feds Feed Families. Feds Feed Families is a program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that provides a venue for federal employees to donate non-perishable foods that are distributed throughout their local communities.
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Standing 12 stories high, the NAS Patuxent River Air Traffic Control Tower is not only the tallest naval tower, but also the tallest building in the tri-county area at approximately 208 feet. Tower personnel consist of four positions, each progressing in responsibility: Flight Data: The first position in which all controllers in the tower will be qualified. Responsible for tracking inbound and outbound aircraft, updating weather, tallying the number of daily operations and notifying fire and medical services if there is an emergency. Ground Control: Operates all vehicles and aircraft movement on the ground. Responsible for all taxiways and any runway that is not in use by the Local Controller. Manages four radios—two specifically for aircraft arriving and departing, one for emergencies and coordination with fire dispatch, and one for maintenance vehicles. Local Control: What the pilots simply call “Tower” is a busy, complex job responsible for aircraft moving on active runways and anything airborne within Pax River’s Class Delta airspace. This position’s most important job is sequencing arrivals/ departures, as well as accommodating Pax River’s many special requests. Tower Supervisor: Must be qualified on all other air traffic control positions in the tower. Monitors all controllers on position and ensures that all air traffic control procedures are safe and expeditious compliant. Also handles all phone calls and any prior coordination for any upcoming events.
The tower sees as many as 7,000 flight operations a month and is responsible for airspace up to 2,500 feet and within a 4.5 mile radius.
The Air Traffic Controller (AC) rating requires a five-year minimum enlistment obligation. Their A-school, located in Pensacola, Florida, is approximately 20 weeks long.
ACs have a limited number of months to qualify at a position and must also pass written exams. Additionally, wherever they go in their career, they will need to recertify.
On weekdays, Pax River’s airfield operates from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., with a required minimum of four controllers working 8-10 hour shifts during the time flights are moving.
This small window marks a lounge for controllers on break or receiving further training off of position.
All air traffic controllers must complete a phase of simulation training before they are moved on to live aircraft, or on-the-job training. Simulators are located on the ground floor and include scenarios and past experiences from qualified controllers. Over 200 photos of the airfield were digitized to realistically simulate the landscape exactly as it appears from the tower. There are 20 pre-programmed scenarios tailored for each phase and level of the controller that is training. Constructed in 2005 and opened in 2006, the NAS Patuxent River Air Traffic Control Tower was built to ensure the visibility of the entire airfield when the construction of new hangars obscured the view from the previous six-story control tower. U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni
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Mattapany Day Camp wraps up summer with carnival
U.S. Navy photos by Shawn Graham
NAS Patuxent River MWR hosted a carnival Aug. 12 at Mattapany Day Camp. The event featured face painting, dancing, corn hole, a magic show and dunk tank. Mattapany Day Camp is one of the most highly anticipated summer programs on station, offering children ages 5-12 structured care in an outdoor setting.
Fade to black Port Ops Sailors undergo nighttime navigation training By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs
As twilight waned and darkness descended, a procession of boats chugged away from the NAS Patuxent River Port Operations dock, Aug. 6. On board three of those vessels were Sailors being put to the test of navigating the waters of the Chesapeake Bay – in pitch black. Officially known as the Reduced Visibility Navigation component of the Navy Small Boat Coxswain Training Certification program, the three-day course culminated with the nighttime navigation run, designed to test the Sailors’ newly acquired knowledge and skills. “We do it at night because we don’t have a lot of fog here and if it’s nighttime, there’s definitely reduced visibility,” explained Dave Wick, NAS Patuxent River Port Operations installation program director. Wick never chooses an evening with a fullmoon; preferring the diminished light of a new moon instead. Add heavy cloud cover and light rain – the conditions the night of the trial – and visibility was as reduced as it gets. “The winds were 10-15 [knots] out of the north/northeast and the
waves were two to three feet high, maybe even four feet at times,” Wick said. “They were going to have some ‘fun’ out there.” Following about 300 yards behind the training boats were three support boats, for safety, and a central command boat monitoring the radio to make sure no one lost communications with anyone else. GPS was not allowed. As the boats bounced over the churning water and sliced through the gloomy evening, the Sailors’NOAA charts and compass – and what they had learned in the previous two days – were the only navigational tools at their disposal. Engineman 1st Class Clayton Caswell was one of those participating. He and his training mates followed a pre-charted course that targeted various channel buoys and covered an approximate 30 mile distance, taking them over to the eastern side of the bay and down to Hooper’s Island Light, before returning to Pax River. “It was the first time I was ever out at night and I was a little nervous in the beginning,” Caswell admitted, “but after reaching the first couple buoys, I became confident in the
U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni
NOAA charts and a compass were the only navigational tools allowed for use by Sailors seeking certification during a Reduced Visibility Training program at NAS Patuxent River’s Port Operations, Aug. 6. The threeday course ended with a nighttime boat exercise that tested the Sailors’ ability to navigate a pre-determined course on the Chesapeake Bay, in complete darkness. training we received and with my being able to utilize it.” Buoys play a significant role in nighttime navigation, as specific ones blink at certain timed intervals. “For example, the chart tells us that G1 will blink every 2.5 seconds, or G5 will blink every ten seconds,”
Caswell explained. “So when it’s pitch black, you can tell which one is in the distance. We followed the navigation plan we had mapped out and just made our course.” Restricted to red, green and white, the color of lights that mark vessels and other navigation aids,
such as channel markers, are of vital importance. Knowing the navigation light patterns can help identify any type of vessel and its situation on the water – whether it’s anchored or moving, what direction it’s traveling, whether it’s towing something, etc. “We encountered about five boats that night,” Caswell said, “and by looking at their lights, we could tell exactly what they were doing and could steer clear of them.” The group took roughly 2.5 hours to complete most of the course, but had to cut it a little short when the command boat spotted lightning down near Point Lookout and called them back in to Pax River. When asked how the trainees did, Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Jason Costell, who served as an instructor for the navigation portion of the certification program, was pleased with the results. “Overall, everyone did well,” he said. “If we had an oil spill and needed a boat [because, at Pax River, oil containment is Port Ops’ primary purpose] we could call them in as boat coxswains – and they would now be able to assist us with any evolution we’d need.”
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NAVAIR recognizes logisticians, excellence, Ombudsman Corner innovation during Simodejka awards ceremony Jennifer Surber VX-20 Ombudsman
By Emily Strotman COMFRC Communications Support
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The legacy of Michael G. Simodejka — who had a major influence in creating NAVAIR’s logistics community — was honored once again during the 15th Annual Simodejka awards ceremony, Aug. 12. Simodejka is credited with establishing the first Logistics department at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, and was the first civilian director of the Logistics Competency for Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) in 1997. In 2000, his life was tragically cut short in a shuttle flight accident as he was traveling from Lakehurst to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. Subsequent to his death, the Michael G. Simodejka Award was created to recognize individuals and teams in the logistics community that have employed or developed innovative methods that establish benchmarks and models to be used as a measure of accomplishment for all future logisticians throughout NAWCAD. Rear Adm. Paul Sohl, Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) and assistant commander for Logistics and Industrial Operations (AIR 6.0) presented the individual and team awards during the ceremony, held at Lakehurst and via videoteleconference at NAS Patuxent River, and Orlando, Florida. This year, three individuals and five teams were nominated. “I want to congratulate all the nominees,” Sohl said. “We obviously have a very healthy and talented logistics workforce because there are great teams and great individuals.” Two winners took home the individual award. Michael Redding, the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) assistant program manager for logistics sustainment lead in the Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Program Office (PMA-251); and Jordan Schmalz, the deputy assistant program manager for the Naval Air Traffic Management Systems Program Office (PMA-213); were both named Logistics Manager of the Year. Redding’s efforts led to successfully ensuring that the EMALS pre-commissioning unit crew was trained to operate the system prior to becoming the first EMALS crew for the USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78). Schmalz worked with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army to develop a business case regarding the initial stand up of organic depot level repair capabilities for the AN/APX-118 and AN/APX-123 IFF transponder systems.
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I volunteered to be an ombudsman to support my military community; to be a liaison between the command and families. I want to assist families with navigating through Navy life. I am a Special Educator for St. Mary’s Public Schools, I have a master’s degree in Educational Administration and Curriculum Development from the University of Oklahoma.
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Find out who your Ombudsman is at 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.
Jordan Schmalz, the deputy assistant program manager for the Naval Air Traffic Management Systems Program Office (PMA-213), expresses his thanks after receiviang the Michael G. Simodejka Logistics Manager of the Year award during the 15th annual awards ceremony, on Aug. 12. Schmalz, who was one of two individuals to earn the honor, accepted his award via video teleconference at NAS Patuxent River. The Outstanding Logistics Team of the Year award was presented to the Integrated Logistics Support Management System (ILSMS) Development and Implementation Team. The ILSMS team created an analysis tool and processes that are now standard across all Naval Aviation Enterprise platforms to improve readiness and reduce operations and support costs. Simodejka’s widow, Pat Simodejka, along with other members of the family also attended the ceremony. She expressed her gratitude for the award and ceremony and noted what the award would mean to her husband. “Professionally, nothing pleased Mike more than to see his team members be recognized for their contributions,” she said.
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Members of the Integrated Logistics Support Management System (ILSMS) Development and Implementation Team from NAS Patuxent River receive the Michael G. Simodejka Logistics Team of the Year award during a ceremony, Aug. 12. Other members of the team were presented the award at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
Local teachers visit Pax students
U.S. Navy photos by Shawn Graham
Green Holly Elementary School held its Annual Back-to-School Neighborhood Tour Aug. 10 at Lovell Cove. Teachers passed out frozen treats as they talked with parents and students about the upcoming school year, which began Aug. 19.
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Department of Defense issues NAWCAD Final Military Lending Act Rule Awards Ceremony Courtesy of DOD
After nearly three years of study, the Department of Defense today issued the final Military Lending Act (MLA) rule. The MLA better protects our service men and women from predatory credit practices by expanding financial protections provided to service members, and helping ensure military families receive the consumer protections they deserve. These actions build on the president’s announcement during a speech at the Pittsburgh chapter of the VFW of a voluntary partnership with financial lenders across the country to help deliver important financial and home loan-related protections to our military community. “With this action, the department takes an important stand against companies that can prey on our men and women in uniform. This new rule addresses a range of credit products that previously escaped the scope of the regulation, compromising the financial readiness of our troops. Today, with our regulatory and enforcement partners, we stand united in support of our service members and their families,” said Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work. This rule applies the protections of the Military Lending Act (MLA) to all forms of payday loans, vehicle title loans, refund anticipation loans, deposit advance loans, installment loans, unsecured open-end lines of credit, and credit cards. The implementing regulation provides several significant protections extended to activeduty service members and their families, including:
A 36 percent Annual Percentage Rate limit This cap, which is referred to as the Military Annual Percentage Rate or MAPR, covers all interest and fees associated with the loan. This limit now includes charges for most ancillary “add-on” products such as credit default insurance and debt suspension plans.
Prohibits creditors from requiring service members to:
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society office at NAS Patuxent River has been in business since the 1960s, and its purpose is to assist Sailors and Marines — active duty and retired — with financial emergencies in the form of interest-free loans, grants and financial education.
• Submit to mandatory arbitration and onerous legal notice requirements; • Waive their rights under the service members’ Civil Relief Act; • Provide a payroll allotment as a condition of obtaining credit (other than from relief societies); • Be able to refinance a payday loan; • Be able to secure credit using a postdated check, access to a bank account (other than at an interest rate of less than 36 percent MAPR), or a car title (other than with a bank, savings association or credit union).
Changes to definitions credit in the final rule bring any closed or open-end loan within the scope of the regulation, except for loans secured by real estate or a purchase-money loan, including a loan to finance the purchase of a vehicle. The process and the rule considered carefully input from many sources, and takes a balanced approach that preserves access to credit and allows for effective industry compliance. To assist industry in
complying with the MLA, the new rule will go into effect Oct. 1, 2015, and have a staggered compliance dates. This rule will help protect all activeduty service members and their families from committing to loans with excessive fees and charges. Additionally, service members will still have access to no-interest loans, grants and scholarships from the four military relief societies, and not all credit products will be affected by the regulation; notably residential mortgages and purchase-money loans (to buy items like cars) are excluded from the MLA’s definition of “consumer credit.” Congress passed the MLA in 2006 with bipartisan support to provide specific protections for active duty service members and their dependents in consumer credit transactions. The MLA caps the interest rate on covered loans to active duty service members at 36 percent; requires disclosures to alert service members to their rights; and, it prohibits creditors from requiring a service member to submit to arbitration in the event of a dispute, among many other protections. Congress took these steps to protect service members and their families from predatory lending which negatively impacts military readiness and can make transitioning from the military service significantly more challenging. The department asked the public for their perspective on changing the existing rule in June 2013, and published the proposed rule in the Federal Register for public comment Sept. 29, 2014. In developing this rule, the department consulted with the Federal Trade Commission, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the National Credit Union Administration, and the Treasury Department to develop the responsible protections found in the revised rule that preserve access to credit for service members and their families and protect their financial future.
From the Naval Aviation Enterprise Chief Technology Office
The NAVAIR Associate Fellows Induction, NAWCAD Section 219 Outstanding Project Awards and the NAWCAD Patents Award Ceremony is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Aug. 27 in Building 2272 Atrium. The annual ceremony honors newly-selected NAVAIR Associate Fellows and U.S. patent award recipients. Individuals with base access are invited to attend as NAVAIR and NAWCAD leaders officially recognize individuals for their significant contributions to naval aviation. For more information on the NAVAIR Fellows Program and the NAWCAD Invention Evaluation Board, contact the Fellows administrative coordinator at 301-995-2651 and the Invention Evaluation Board Program coordinator at 301-342-1133. For more information on the Section 219 program, call 301-342-0168.
SCOREBOARD Intramural Softball League Monday /Wednesday division Division A River dawgs 9-2 Dirty dogs 7-4 Boozin’ ballers 5-6 Moe’s tavern 4-8 PPE 3-8 Division B Chiefs Softballs of steel Hardwood Sons of pitches
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Tuesday / Thursday division Division A A/O Salty dogs Aviators Bad medicine
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ACCOLADES AROUND THE AIR STATION Capt. Heidi Fleming, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer, recognized NAS staff with awards and Bravo Zulus during command quarters July 27 at Center Stage Theater:
U.S. Navy photos by Connie Hempel
Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Matthew Dunn receives a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for service as Air Traffic Control Radar Branch Chief and Facility Watch Supervisor at NAS Patuxent River from August 2009 to August 2015.
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Albert Tran receives a Letter of Commendation for superior performance which lead to his selection as NAS Patuxent River Junior Sailor of the Quarter, Third Quarter, Fiscal Year 2015.
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Faith Phillips receives a Letter of Commendation for her selection as NAS Patuxent River’s Blue Jacket of the Quarter, Third Quarter, Fiscal Year 2015.
Amanda Bruner receives a Letter of Commendation for her superior performance while serving as Pass and ID security assistant at NAS Patuxent River.
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ACCOLADES Continued from 6
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Zachary Farrell receives a Letter of Appreciation for his contributions to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics-Inspiring the Next Generation Event held at St. Mary’s College of Maryland May 2.
Angie Knipp received a Bravo Zulu for her exceptional work as an employee at NAS Patuxent River’s Child Development Center.
Michael Agamaite receives a Department of the Navy Length of Service Award for 25-years of faithful service to the Navy and the government of the United States.
New collaboration services replace Defense Connect Online By JoAnne Wallmark NAVAIR Policy & Planning (AIR 7.2.1)
The Defense Collaboration Services (DCS) became the follow-on capability to Defense Connect Online (DCO) on May 20. DCS is an open source solution that provides secure web conferencing and instant messaging services for unclassified and classified networks. Web conferencing capabilities include the ability to record sessions, desktop sharing, whiteboard, within conference text chat, and polling/ voting. Instant messaging capabilities include persistent chat rooms, one-to-one chat and presence information.
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End-users should be aware the DCS and DCO do not provide the same capabilities. DCS recordings are available for download for up to 180 days; after 180 days the recordings are deleted. DCS will not retain presentation data after a conference ends. DCO files are never deleted, increasing storage cost for archived materials. DCS requires CAC or PIV authentication, eliminating the need for users to establish and maintain passwords DCS will not support the concept of sponsored accounts, where DCO has allowed limited numbers of non-CAC holders to maintain accounts for a limited time. DCS caps meetings at 250 attendees and rec-
ommends the use of the Global Content and Delivery Service (GCDS) Presenter for larger conferences. DCO will allow up to 1,500 users in any single meeting. The Office of the NAVAIR Command Information Officer has provided additional information about DCS including a Transverse DCS transition guide, chat user guide, over brief and lessons learned document on the MyNAVAIR site at https://mynavair.navair.navy.mil/portal/ server.pt/community/cio_toolkit/1020/ dcs/85886. Additional questions can be directed to the NAVAIR National Help Desk at https://nhd.navair.navy.mil/index.html or 301-342-3104.
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Around Town
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Decompression Night at PRNAM Aug. 20 The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum is open late, until 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. Come decompress after work by checking out the renovated exhibits and a new museum configuration. Bring your entire team out for casual conversation. Flightline Gift Shop will be open later than usual too. Food and drink are available through the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association. Regular admission fees apply for non-members. Next date is Oct. 15; mark you calendars.
Charity Bull Roast TUESDAY, AUGUST 25TH 2015 6:00-9:00P.M.
Shakespeare in the City: Twelfth Night 7:30 p.m. Aug 21 and 22 Historic St. Mary’s City Visitors Center Grab a blanket and a picnic and enjoy one of Shakespeare’s most famous comedies on the State House green. Presented in partnership with the Newtown Players. Admission.
Thank you for being part of the success of the John F. Wood Jr. Annual Golf Classic and Bull Roast for the last 28 years. Although I am no longer in a political role, many requests have been received about this event. After careful consideration I am excited to introduce the Friends of John F. Wood Jr. Charity Bull Roast. All proceeds will be donated to Christmas in April St. Mary’s County®, Inc., ACTS - A Community That Shares, St. Mary’s County Juvenile and Adult Drug Court and The Friends of Cedar Lane Wish List Program.
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returns with rising local soloist Robbie Boothe. Concert goers are invited to bring chairs and blankets to sit on. Free. Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 26 Lexington Park library Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and résumé help, search for jobs and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange. Country Life Outdoors Festival 3-8 p.m. Aug. 28; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30 Exciting entertainment, contests, exhibitors, seminars, displays, hands-on fun and an atmosphere of “everything country.” Admission. Visit www.countrylifefestival.com. Lore Oyster House Day 1-4 p.m. Aug. 29 Solomons Island Stop by the historic J.C. Lore Oyster House for activities both in the oyster house and out on the dock. Try your hand at oyster tonging; learn to tie a towline and coil a
rope; measure oysters and follow the path an oyster takes through the processing house from the loading dock to the shipping room. Learn about oyster anatomy with our giant soft sculpture oyster, Rock-E-Feller. Free. • 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/eventsentertainment/ 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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ON BASE: Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Limited Hours Noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 21 Due to a Command function, Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River will only have access for urgent medical and dental services. Pharmacy, laboratory, immunizations, and radiology will close at noon. The clinic resumes normal operations on Aug. 24. The 15th Annual Women’s Equality Day Celebration 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25 River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center The Patuxent River Chapter of Federally Employed Women (FEW) is proud to host this event featuring Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan, president of St. Mary’s College of Southern Maryland. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Women’s Right to Vote!” and it calls attention to the 95th anniversary of the passing of the 14th Amendment. Open to all with base access. Cost is $10. For tickets/info, contact Jeannie Facemire at 301-342-0090 or jeannie.facemire@navy.mil. NAVAIR S&T Information Forum Aug. 26 and 27 The NAVAIR Fellows program will host the 2015 NAVAIR Technical Information Forum showcasing the research and technical accomplishments of our scientists and engineers within NAVAIR’s S&T community. Open to all military, federal civilian and DOD contractors. The Forum may be attended in person at the Rivers Edge Conference Center, or virtually using the Defense Collaboration Services (DCS). Attendance at the Rivers Edge is free and promises to be both informative and engaging. If you would like to register, require additional information, or
would like to join the Technical Information Forum via DCS, contact Lynda Gustavsen the event coordinator at 301-995-2651 or at naecto@navy.mil. Register for Private Pilot Ground School 5-8 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 14 to Jan. 11 Building 2189 auditorium This course meets the requirements for the FAA knowledge test and for Navy continuous learning credits. For more information or to enroll in the course, contact Joe Dziewit at 301-862-1110, or come to the club office behind the base post office and sign-up; or email the club’s chief flight instructor at Alfred.piranian@navy.mil. 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. Where’s Gnorman? Somewhere in this issue, we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Anyone spotting Gnorman can email tester@dcmilitary.com or phone 301-342-4163 now through 5 p.m. Monday with a brief description of where he’s located. One name is drawn from correct entries and wins a Center Stage Theater movie ticket. The same person cannot win more than once per month. Last week’s winner was Karen Morse who found Gnorman on Page 2 in the TGPS photo. OFF BASE: JBAB Air Show 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 19 Free admission with shuttles and parking at FedEx Field and Branch Avenue Metro Station; shut-
tles run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Opening ceremonies and air demos start at 11:30 a.m. Headline act is the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Visit www.andrews.af.mil/library/2015joi ntbaseandrewsairshow.asp.
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St. Mary’s County Schools Bus Stop Locator The 2015/2016 St. Mary’s County Schools bus stop locator and schedule, as well as transportation plans for charter school and signature academies, is now available on the county school website at www. smcps.org/dss/transportation. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: National Day of Remembrance 8:30 a.m. to noon, Sept 12 Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E. Street SE, Washington Military personnel and their family members as well as DOD civilians are asked to help remove weeds, do some tree mulching and engage in minor landscaping around the cemetery roadways and path to the 9/11 Memorial. Volunteers receive T-shirt and lunch. If there are questions regarding the weather, call 202-543-0539 and listen to the recording. Register online at www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ ndw/about/community_services/ community_service_sign_up_form. html or contact your individual Command Volunteer Coordinator at: Army 571-431-2343; Air Force 240-857-6344/414-708-8208/202404-5562; Coast Guard 202-3724087; Navy 202-433-6854; or Marines 703-693-1253.
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What’s Happening With MWR For all MWR news, events and programs visit www.NavyMWRPaxRiver.com. 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 Special Events Burst of Color 5K Fun Run/Walk 10 a.m. September 26 at the Large Pavilion at Navy Getaways Solomons $10 for E1-E6; $15 for E7 and above; $20 for all others; $10 for Children 6-12; Free for Children 5 & under. Register at the Sports & Fitness Office in the Drill Hall by September 18. Josh Turner featuring Parmalee and Natalie Stovall and the Drive 5 p.m. October 17 at the NAS Pax River Parade Field Free concert open to all with base access, no tickets necessary. First come, first served. River’s Edge End of Summer Comedy Show 5:30 p.m. August 27 at the River’s Edge Featuring “Slade Ham” & “Sam Demaris” from “The Whiskey Brothers”. Adult Situational Comedy, ages 18+ only. Tickets are $15 in advance & $20 at the door (if available). Open for lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays
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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 & 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 to August 31 Complete an IronMan Triathlon at your own pace by logging your workouts between June 1 and Aug. 31 and receive a completion T-shirt. 27th Annual Team Triathlon 8 a.m. September 12 at the Outdoor Pool Teams of three people or less compete to finish a 0.5 mile swim, 13.1 mile bike ride, and 3.1 mile run with the fastest time. 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. Playgroup at Glenn Forest Community Center: 10-11 a.m. August 20 & 27 2-4 p.m. Aug. 20 Anger Management 1-4 p.m. Aug. 24 Return and Reunion 9-11 a.m. Couples Communication/Healthy Relationships 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 26 Budgeting for Baby Aug. 27 FFSC closed
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Center Stage Theater Ready Navy- www.ready.navy.mil Summer is here, and hazardous weather conditions are 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 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. For more information, please contact the EFMP coordinator at 301-757-1861. 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 301-342-5442. 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.
• 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, August 20 6:30 p.m., Trainwreck (Rated: R, 2 hrs. 4 mins.) Since she was a little girl, it’s been drilled into Amy’s head by her rascal of a dad that monogamy isn’t realistic. Now a magazine writer, Amy lives by that credo—enjoying what she feels is an uninhibited life free from stifling, boring romantic commitment—but in actuality, she’s kind of in a rut. When she finds herself starting to fall for the subject of the new article she’s writing, a charming and successful sports doctor named Aaron Conners, Amy starts to wonder if other grown-ups, including this guy who really seems to like her, might be on to something. Friday, August 21 6:30 p.m., Pixels (3D) (Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 40 mins.) As kids in the 1980s, Sam Brenner, Will Cooper, Ludlow Lamonsoff, and Eddie “The Fire Blaster” Plant saved the world thousands of times—at 25 cents a game in the video arcades. Now, they’re going to have to do it for real. When intergalactic aliens discover video feeds of classic arcade games and misinterpret them as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth, using the video games as the models for their assaults—and now—U.S. President Cooper must call on his old-school arcade friends to save the world from being destroyed by PAC-MAN, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Centipede, and Space Invaders. Joining them is Lt. Col. Violet Van Patten, a specialist supplying the arcaders with unique weapons to fight the aliens. 9:00 p.m., Southpaw (Rated: R, 2 hrs. 3 mins.) The story of Billy “The Great” Hope, Junior Middleweight Boxing
Champion of the World. When tragedy strikes and he loses it all, Billy enters the battle of his life as he struggles to become a contender once again and win back those he loves. Saturday, August 22 4:00 p.m., Minions (Rated: PG, 1 hr. 31 mins.) The story of Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as singlecelled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters — from T. rex to Napoleon-the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression. But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he—alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. The trio embarks upon a thrilling journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill, the world’s first-ever female super-villain. They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in mod London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind...from annihilation. 6:30 p.m., Pixels (3D) (Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 40 mins.) 9:00 p.m., Paper Towns (Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 49 mins.) Sunday, August 23 2:00 p.m., Ant-Man (Rated: PG13, 1 hr. 57 mins.) Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world. Monday, August 24 - Tuesday, August 25 Theater is not open Wednesday, August 26 6:30 p.m., Pixels (Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 40 mins.)
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