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VOLUME 70, NUMBER 34
Shotgun deer season opens early on naval air station By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer
Hunters are getting ready for the 2013-2014 hunting season, which is right around the corner. Small game hunting begins Sept. 2, archery deer season starts Sept. 6 and the muzzle loader season opens later in October, but the date hunters may want to note is Oct. 5, opening day of this year’s shotgun deer season at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. “Normal shotgun season doesn’t begin until the Saturday after Thanksgiving, so Pax River will be the only place to hunt with a shotgun in October,” said Jim Swift, natural resources specialist.
Shotgun season dates
Shotgun deer season is Oct. 5-26 in areas 2 through 13 on the installation. Swift said the early season should help reduce the air station’s deer population more quickly, especially around the airfield.
Harvest objective
Hunters will also want to know that this year’s harvest objective is set at 88, down from last year’s objective of 125. “Each year, we set a deer harvest objective based on spotlight count data obtained in the summertime,” he said. “The number dropped from last year and that tells us we did our job. With this early season, we’re encouraging hunters to come out to Pax.”
How to hunt on base
All hunters are required to sign in and out at the ki-
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NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND Celebrating 70 years of community partnership
U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel
Spotlight counts at Naval Air Station Patuxent River this summer have helped the Environmental Division set the 2013 harvest goal at 88. To hunt on base, personnel must obtain a permit at http://naspaxriver.isportsman.net. osk located in the Hunter Check Station, across Shaw Road from South Engineering, building 2187. For those hunting on Webster Outlying Field, the kiosk is located in building 8289.
The kiosks not only track what area hunters are using, but also lets the environmental staff know what game is
Hunters asked not to harvest deer with collars By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer Hunters at Naval Air Station Patuxent River may notice something odd this hunting season, deer outfitted with GPS radio collars. Staff from the Natural Resources Department are asking hunters to leave them alone, U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni but not for the reason you This is a GPS radio might think. collar several deer at “To place the collars, Pax River are wearing the deer had to be im- this season. mobilized first using an anesthetic that’s a combination of three different drugs,” explained Jim Swift, natural resources specialist. “The veterinarian we worked with has recommended that these deer not be consumed for this hunting season, so we’re asking hunters to let them go this year until all of the drugs have metabolized and passed through their system.” In an effort to track deer movement across the installation for pilot and driver safety, Swift and staff worked with Geo-Marine Inc., to collar a small number of deer. The data collected will provide staff with information about how the
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Civilians join SAPR ‘One Team, One Fight’ By Connie Hempel Naval Air Station Patuxent River Public Affairs Everyone on the Department of the Navy (DoN) team must understand that sexual assault of any and all forms is unacceptable. With the goal of communicating that message, even civilians Navywide have joined their uniformed counterparts in receiving Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) training this month. “Sexual Assault Prevention: One Team, One Fight” has become mandatory training for all DoN civilians across Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Training began in early August for all federal civilian employees and nonappropriated funds civilians from commands across the naval air station. The deadline to complete training is Sept. 30. The Fleet and Family Support Center has teamed with training facilitators
How to get help
If you are a victim or know of someone who may be suffering in silence, reach out to the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Watch Bill for confidential assistance 24/7 by calling 301-481-1057. The DOD Safe Helpline is also available for assistance 24/7 at 877995-5247 or www.safehelpline.org.
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The Department of the Navy is working to aggressively to prevent sexual assaults, to support sexual assault victims, and to hold offenders accountable. Help raise awareness by joining the conversation on social media using: “#SexualAssault” and “#SAAPM.” in coordinating the training. Commands are holding multiple classes to reach all civilians. During the interactive training, personnel view three different scenarios focused on SAPR and bystander intervention. The 90-minute sessions include guided discussions and a 30-minute video. “This important train-
ing program is critical to the success of our Department of the Navy as a safe and secure work environment — that’s true for all Sailors, Marines and civilians; we’re all a team,” Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus said in the video. “But there’s a problem that affects our safety and our mission readiness and I’m talking about sexual assault. Sexual assault is real
and it is a crime. It violates our military code of conduct and there’s absolutely no place in our Navy and Marine Corps for sexual assault, period. It’s up to all of us to protect each other.” During each session, two facilitators and one monitor are mandated to be present. They not only present the training, but are also available to answer questions and
to provide support and guidance to individuals if they need additional information at the conclusion of each training, said Gloria Arteaga, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for Pax River. “It’s important that everyone in the DoN understands that sexist behaviors, sexual harassment, and sexual assault are not tolerated, condoned or ignored,” Arteaga said, “and that’s the message this new training gives. It also shows that bystanders must step in when they see a situation that doesn’t seem right.” One Team, One Fight training is designed to meet
congressional, Department of Defense and DoN requirements as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2012. SAPR-C training must be completed before Oct. 1 Employees can help raise awareness about sexual assault on social media by using: “#NavySAPR.” More information and resources to combat sexual assault are available at www.sapr.navy. mil. You may also contact NAS PAX River’s SAPR 24/7 duty number 301-481-1057 to speak with a trained, certified SAPR victim advocate.
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Eagle Scout project brings history of Webster Field to life
By Annalise Kenney Naval Air Station Patuxent River Public Affairs Intern
“... the old Manor house was situated on the north west corner of the estate upon a point that juts well out into the river and its chief front was towards the mouth of the river, so that one in a boat above the point could see the mouth of the river through the two main doors when they were thrown open during pleasant weather.” -Edwin J. Coad, 1899 The “old Manor house” described here was once the focal point of the Jesuit settlement at St. Inigoes, Md. Today, the manor land makes up part of Webster Outlying Field, an annex 12 miles south of Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The manor house, designated as building 8001 at Webster Field, is the only standing ruin of the Jesuit’s 300-year presence at St. Inigoes. Now, the ruins are obscured by undergrowth and
vines, but efforts to clean up the old manor house’s remnants are set to begin soon as part of a local youth’s Eagle Scout project. “The history of the manor house at Priests Point is important and significant to Maryland history and has ties with local military history,” said Colin Jonasen of Boy Scout Troop 561, a rising sophomore at Great Mills High School. “My project has a few components, all aimed at restoring the manor house ruins.” Webster Field Site Manager Pat Woodburn said. “When it comes to Webster Field, my favorite fact is that this land has only ever been owned by three groups of people: the local Native American tribes, the Jesuits and the Navy. This site has an extremely rich history.” The Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits, played a key role in early Maryland history. “Colonial Jesuits were quite wealthy and welleducated,” said Michael Smolek, Naval Facilities
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The old manor house at Webster Outlying Field was once the focal point for the Jesuit settlement, which played a key role in Maryland’s history. Engineering Command cultural resources program manager. Smolek was the principal investigator for the first official archaeological investigations at Priests Point. “The Jesuits were
some of the first settlers in the Maryland colony at St. Mary’s City, as they arrived on the Ark and the Dove along with the significant financial backers of the new colony,” Smolek said.
The first St. Inigoes manor house was built in the late 1630s in what is now called Old Chapel Field at Webster, where the Jesuits established their home plantation and mission. The house acted as
a center of manor operations. “The Jesuits had money and slaves, so they did a lot of building in the colonial years,” Smolek said. “With the passage of the ‘Act to Prevent the Spread of Popery in 1704’ the brick chapel at St. Mary’s City was dismantled and the bricks moved to St. Inigoes,” Smolek said. “At St. Inigoes, the bricks were apparently reused, as they show up on several archaeological sites which were locations of former Jesuit buildings.” In the early 1700s, the Jesuits constructed a second manor house at Old Chapel Field, just past the road to Coast Guard Station St. Inigoes located at Webster. Around 1755, the Jesuits relocated the manor operations to Priests Point, where they constructed a grand house topped by a steep hipped gable roof over the central section. Wide wings extended to both sides and a porch with pitched roof front-
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Women’s Equality Day: Celebrating democracy for all Commentary by Vice Adm. Michelle Howard Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy We, citizens, want to be treated equally. This concept was at the heart of Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 27. We understand that we are all born into this world with different attributes, but in terms of our relationship with the government, we believe we are emancipated human beings and that freedom belongs to each of us. The rights of the Constitution belong to the people and cannot be parceled out based on arbitrary characteristics of gender, race, religion or creed. One of the most important of these is the right to vote. In order to appreciate our right to vote, it’s helpful to understand the advocates who came before us and to learn about those who demanded their rights at the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848, the First Women’s Rights Convention. This convention, put together by Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, was to discuss
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Vice Adm. Michelle Howard women’s reforms. While both were leaders in the anti-slavery effort, they were barred from attending international conventions because they were women. Despite the fact it was pulled together in less than a week, nearly 300 people attended the convention, which consisted of several speeches and debates. From newspaper reports of the day, the women understood and
used the opportunity to publicize the grievances against their sex. In the end, the catalog of injustice included lack of property rights and recognition in the church, inequitable partnership in marriage and taxation without representation. At Seneca Falls, N.Y., Elizabeth Cady Stanton took a stand and courageously brought up the lack of voting rights for women. She was decades ahead of her time and peers. The thought was so audacious that Mott was shocked. Mott responded, “Why, Lizzie, thee [you] will make us ridiculous.” Stanton was undeterred. In a rousing speech, she argued that the right to vote based on gender was capricious. She said it would be one thing if voters were chosen because of achievement, but simply by being born white, and male, the cherished right also went to “... drunkards, idiots, horse-racing, rum-selling rowdies and silly boys.“ Stanton asked how could these types of people be, “fully recognized, while we (women) ourselves are thrust out from all the rights that belong to citizens ...?” The novel concept of women voting was too much for the men
in attendance. On the last day of the convention, the resolution for the right to vote did not pass. And then fate stepped in, in the form of Frederick Douglass. Frederick Douglass has been a hero of mine since childhood. It boggles my mind that a human being could not only survive slavery, but escape, learn how to read on his own, and become an internationally known abolitionist. At the time of the convention, Douglass was the editor of the newspaper, Rochester Star, and the only African American at the convention. He was still considered property in 1848, with no rights himself, advocating for the rights of women. When the voting resolution failed, Douglass stood up and gave a fiery speech on why the right to vote belonged to all people. His words persuaded the gathering to approve the resolution. One hundred men and women signed the Declaration of Sentiments which included the right to pursue suffrage. Seventy-two years would pass before the 19th Amendment to the Constitution would pass in 1920. Only one of the woman signers of the Declaration of Sentiments, Charlotte Woodward, lived long
enough to cast her vote in the United States. Since 1920, women have been blessed with the privilege of choosing those who govern us. And when you think about the individuals who came before us and what they sacrificed, you cannot help but appreciate that this is an awesome responsibility. We, citizen-Sailors, are defenders of the Constitution. We serve in a nation where the people, regardless of what they look like, what religion they practice, whether poor or rich, have the opportunity to choose those who will govern. This thing, democracy, equal treatment of citizens, is a very special thing which Mott, Stanton, Douglass and many others all realized more than 150 years ago. We owe them, and ourselves, the commitment to demonstrate democracy in action — to use the power given us — to vote. Stanton had it correct, “The right is ours. Have it, we must. Use it, we will.” Editor’s note: See Vice Adm. Michelle Howard tell this story on Navy Live Blog Aug. 26, 2013, http://navylive.dodlive. mil/2013/08/26/navy-leader-discusses-womens-equality-day/
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Sohl checks in as new COMFRC commander By Gary Younger Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers Public Affairs
Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) welcomed a new leader Aug. 26 to the organization responsible for maintenance, repair and overhaul of Naval and Marine Corps aviation assets. In addition to his new role with COMFRC, Rear Adm. Paul Sohl also serves as the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) assistant commander for Logistics and Industrial Operations. Sohl’s previous assignment was as commander of the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division and Naval Air Systems Command assistant commander for Test and Evaluation, both based at China Lake and Point Mugu, Calif. He replaces Rear Adm. CJ Jaynes, who was named program executive officer for Air Anti-Submarine, Assault and Special Mission Programs, or PEO(A), in July. “I’m honored to be back in the COMFRC family,” Sohl said. “This is a great organiza-
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Commander, Navy Installations Command Navy Housing Office
Rear Adm. Paul Sohl tion with a lot of talented and dedicated people, and I look forward to serving with you.” Sohl formerly led FRC Southeast in Jacksonville, Fla. His other commands included the Naval Test Wing Pacific in Point Mugu, Calif., and the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School. A native of Waterloo, Iowa, Sohl is a 1985 graduate of
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WASHINGTON (NNS) — From Sigonella to Sasebo, Whidbey Island to Wallops Island, and everywhere in between, Commander, Navy Installations Command’s Navy Housing Office and its privatized housing partners are gearing up for their annual resident satisfaction survey (RSS). The annual survey, which is mailed to residents of military housing at the end of August, asks residents to provide feedback and thoughts regarding their Navy Housing experience. The RSS measures all aspects of customer satisfaction with Navy Housing, including our staff services, the condition of the homes and barracks, and other provided amenities such as loaner furnishings and the use of housing community centers. A comment card accompanies the surveys, and residents are encouraged to mention particular issues and request follow-up as a way to seek resolution of these issues. “Navy Housing is a customer-focused organization, and hearing from our customers is critical for us to understand and meet their needs,” said Cindy Mogan, Navy Housing RSS project manager. “We encourage everyone that receives an RSS to take the time to complete and send it in. It’s an easy way to give us important and anonymous feedback on how we’re doing.” The RSS is also used to target funding for facility and amenity improvements. “Our residents play a vital role in improving the services and facilities we provide,” said William Pearson, acting Navy Housing program director. “RSS results assist housing professionals to prioritize projects that best meet service members’ needs.”
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Family housing surveys must be returned by Oct. 21; unaccompanied housing survey must be returned by Nov. 12. Service members living in family housing will receive their surveys late August, early September depending on location and it must be returned by Oct. 21. The family housing survey can be filled out and returned by mail or electronically on the survey website, and a link to the website will be included in the survey. Service members living in unaccompanied housing will receive their survey by mail the second week of September and must be returned by Nov. 12. This survey is available by mail only. For more information about the RSS, visit www.cnic. navy.mil/HousingSurvey.
News briefs On base:
Gate 3 hours: 5:30-8:30 a.m., open for inbound and outbound traffic; 3:30-5:30 p.m., open for outbound traffic only.
ing 1489, room 145; Building 1490, room 25 and Building 447, room 109 The Women’s Advisory Group is sponsoring a national brown bag event: “Work Should Not Hurt,” anti-bullying/ anti-harassment training for military, DOD civilians and contracting personnel. It is presented by Sara Hice at North Island, Calif., and is available to Pax employees via video teleconference. Topics include: The differences between rude/bad behavior, bullying and harassment; examples and degree of discipline assigned to specific behaviors; and steps to take if a victim of bullying/harassment. Space is limited. Register at www.eventsbot.com/events or contact Mark Easter at 301-342-3984.
Clinic ‘Tweets’
NAVAIR Fellows Induction, Patent Awards
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
Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River is now on Twitter. Stay up to date on closures and changes by following: #nhcpaxriver.
VX-1 changes command
Aug. 29, 10 a.m. Building 305 Capt. Wade Turvold assumes command of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 from Capt. Jeffrey Davila.
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.
Women’s Network Forum (brown bag)
Sept. 19, noon to 2 p.m. Video teleconferencing: Building 304, room 110; Build-
Aug. 29, 1-3 p.m. Rear Adm. William A. Moffett Building Atrium The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Fellows Administrative Board and the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division’s Technical Transfer Office honor newly selected NAVAIR Fellows and newly awarded patent recipients. For more information, call the Fellows Administrative Coordinator at 301-995-2651 or the Technical Transfer Program Coordinator at 301-342-3931.
AIR 1.0 Fair Demonstrates Support to NAVAIR
Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. first floor atrium Rear Adm. William A. Moffett Building, building 2272 The Program Management competency, known as AIR 1.0, fair will showcase how the organization supports the Naval Air Systems Command acquisition workforce and ultimately the fleet. The AIR 1.0 Fair includes interactive displays, informational material and opportunities to speak to personnel in the following departments: Acquisition Policy and Process (AIR 1.1); Aviation Ship Integration (AIR 1.2); Program Management Personnel and Support (AIR 1.3); International Programs (AIR 1.4); Acquisition Workforce Development and Training (AIR 1.5); Environmental and Energy Programs (AIR 1.6); and Acquisition Management Systems and Tools (AIR 1.7). For more information about the AIR 1.0 Acquisition Program Support Fair, call 301-7573671.
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 Jeff Kemper.
Off base: WarriorFun FunRun Runand andSail Sail Warrior
Aug.31, 31,Solomons SolomonsIsland Islandarea area Aug. WarriorFun FunRun, Run,88a.m., a.m., start/stop start/stop at Warrior atCalvert CalvertMarine MarineMuMuseum;Warrior WarriorBoat Boat Parade, Parade, 10 a.m., seum; a.m., Riverfront Riverfrontboardwalk; boardwalk; FouledAnchor AnchorRegatta, Regatta, 11 11 a.m.; and Fouled and Warrior WarriorBarbecue Barbecueand and Concert,33p.m., p.m.,Navy NavyRecreation Recreation Center Concert, CenterSolomons. Solomons.Proceeds Proceeds benefitwounded woundedwarriors warriorsand and veterans. Info and registrabenefit veterans. Info and registration, tion, visit http://warriorfunrunandsail.wordpress.com. visit http://warriorfunrunandsail.wordpress.com.
St. Mary’s County Hazardous Waste Days
Sept. 7 and Nov. 2, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Landfill It’s time to clean out barns, basements, sheds, garages, medicine cabinets, storage areas under kitchen sinks of hazardous household materials. These two events allow residents to properly discard toxic, dangerous and hazardous household waste materials. Call the St. Mary’s Department of Public Works and Transportation at 301-863-8400 or visit www.stmarysmd.com for a full listing of materials accepted.
Scrap Tire Drop-Off Day Sept. 14
Sept. 14, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. St. Andrews Landfill, California, Md. St. Mary’s County farmers and residents can unload up to 10 tires per vehicle free of charge. There is a limit of one trip per vehicle. Tires accepted include: passenger, light truck, heavy truck and agricultural, both on-rim and offrim. Commercial vehicles and businesses are prohibited from participating. Contact Nicholas Zurkan at 301-8638400 ext. 3550 or visit www.stmarysmd.com.
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Continued from 2 ed the building. There was even a windmill out on the point. On Jan. 25, 1872, the manor house on Priests Point was destroyed by a flue fire. The house was quickly rebuilt, but never returned to its former majesty. “The Jesuits rebuilt the east wing into a smaller, more modest house, which functioned as the priests’ residence,” Smolek said. In 1919, the Jesuit priests’ residence was transferred to St. Michael’s Ridge, although manor operations continued. The Navy acquired the northern 773 acres for Webster Field in 1942 and tore down all buildings except the old manor house, which was modified slightly for a bachelors officers quarters. By the 1970s, the building had fallen into disrepair and the Navy partially dismantled the building, leaving most of the earliest section. Archaeological test excavations were undertaken in the early 1980s. Only the east wing of the manor, part of the building’s foundation and a connecting section later added to the building remain standing. Colin hopes to restore the visibility of the ruins through his Eagle Scout Project. “I plan to research ways to remove plants from the site without damaging the structure,” he said. “I’m also researching the historical importance of the site and will create signage to educate others about the site.” His project is significant because, as Smolek said, “The old manor house, as the last extant building constructed by the Jesuits at Webster Field, has a great amount of historical importance.” Smolek is mentoring the project along with NAS Patuxent River Conservation Director Kyle Rambo.
Commander, Navy Installations Command Ready Navy Program WASHINGTON (NNS) — With hurricane season underway and National Preparedness Month approaching in September, Commander, Navy Installations Command’s Ready Navy Program asks Sailors and their families, “Are you ready?” Many Sailors and families claim they’re ready, but when asked further about the steps they and their family have taken to prepare, they quickly realize they may not be as prepared as they thought they were. Steps such as learning the alternate evacuation routes for their area, making a family plan that everyone in the family is familiar with, and building an emergency supply kit that is centrally located and portable enough to carry if evacuated are a few things they did not account for. Most Navy families have the best of intentions, taken some steps to prepare, and are further motivated to prepare when danger is approaching. Unfortunately, not every danger gives us advanced warning. Even if we do have advance warning, the outcome is often unpredictable.
True emergency preparedness is a diligent and constant cycle that consists of:
1. Being informed of potential hazards in your area and what to do before, during, and after that hazard,
make your military time more successful and enjoyable. Understand military language and customs, benefits and entitlements, as well as the culture of the military family.
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deer are moving around the base and airfield; what roads or runways they’re crossing and where; do they use certain corridors; do they stay within a specific territory or do they meander. “We have a fairly good handle on patterns of deer movement already,” Swift said. “For example, on Shaw Road near the runways lights, we know that at certain times of the year, more deer are crossing there than at other times of year. We know this because we track all deer strikes, but we don’t know how far individual deer are traveling. Are the ones struck part of a small group in the area, or are they from all around the base and just being funneled into that area? That’s what we’re trying figure out with these collars.” Over 10 days in August, a total of six deer were caught, immobilized, fitted with the tracking collars and marked with orange or yellow ear tags.
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Classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center unless otherwise noted. Classes and programs are open to activeduty and retired military and Reservist. Reservations are necessary and can be made at FFSC or by calling 301-342-4911.
Sept. 4, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Deployment can be a time of anxiety and uncertainty for service members and their family. Finances have a tendency to take a back seat to spending time with family and preparing for deployment. This workshop will address maintaining good habits while away.
Résumé Writing
Sept. 10, 1-4 p.m. This program offers different trends and techniques for writing the best résumé possible. Seating is limited.
Playgroup at Glenn Forest Community Center
FFSC is closed Sept. 2 and 24 1-2-3-4 Parents (three sessions)
Sept. 3, 10 and 17, 4-6 p.m. Sessions help parents meet the special challenges of parenting children in the 1- to 4-year-old age groups; focus on developmental stages, disciplining strategies, encouragement skills, building self-esteem and bonding methods.
New Spouse Orientation
Sept. 4, 8-11 a.m. New and not so new military spouses: Learn how to
2. Making and practicing a family plan that includes an in- and out-of-neighborhood meeting location, a designated out-of-town contact, and all family members in the planning process so that each is ready to execute that plan should the need arise, 3. Building and renewing an emergency supply kit that contains enough basic and family specific supplies for every family member to survive at least three days with no assistance and is portable if advised to relocate to a shelter or safe haven, 4. Staying informed through the emergency and after by registering personal contact information in the Navy’s Wide Area Alert Network, the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System, and downloading government emergency alert mobile apps, so that you have the most up-to-date information and will know when it is safe to return home or to work. So the question is: Are you ready or not ready? Go to www.ready.navy.mil to take the quiz found on the home page, and find out just how ready you and your family are. There you will also find additional information, tips, and tools to help you be better prepared year round. Be Ready Navy! We are. Are you? Ready Navy is a CNIC-sponsored emergency preparedness program. For more information on how to prepare for any disaster, visit www.ready.navy.mil. Follow us @ReadyNavy.
Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Moms, dads, and caregivers are invited to bring their children for playtime at the Glen Forrest Community Center.
Transition GPS (Separatee)
Sept. 16-20 Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. TAP is for separating and retiring military members. It is a joint venture by the FFSC and the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs. Topics include skill assessment, résumé writing and a review of veterans’ benefits.
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Swift said two types of collar were used: a “store-onboard” collar that takes GPS coordinates once per hour and stores the information in the collar to be downloaded later; and the “transmittable” collar which transmits information every 48 hours via satellite. The battery life on each type of collar will last a minimum of one full year and after this hunting season has passed, if a deer is still wearing a collar, hunters are welcome to harvest it with no problems. “Normally, we don’t put restrictions on hunters even if a deer is wearing a collar because we don’t want to discourage a deer being taken —as that might be the next deer that gets hit on the airfield,” Swift said. “But, for now, because of the veterinarian’s recommendation to wait for one year, we’re asking hunters to pass on collared deer for this hunting season.”
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Davila takes final flight with VX-1 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.
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An E-2D Hawkeye from the Pioneers of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 launches from the flight line on Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The flight marked the final launch and recovery for Capt. Jeffrey Davila, commanding officer of VX-1. Capt. Davila will be relieved by Capt. Wade Turvold during a change-of-command ceremony on Aug. 29.
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.
Teams of three can compete in this annual team event. The race consists of a .5-meter swim, a 13.1-mile bike and a 3.1-mile run. Competition is open to active-duty and retired military, Reservist, DOD civilians, Fitness and Sports members, family members and accompanied guests. Cost: $30 per team; participants receive a T-shirt. Register at the Fitness and Sports Office. *Proudly supported by Exelis.
Rassieur Youth Center
For all MWR news, visit www.cnic. navy.mil/Patuxent and click on Fleet and Family Readiness. Drill Hall - 301-757-3943 Energy Zone - 301-995-3869 Intramural Sports - 301-757-3943 Liberty - 301-342-3565 Rassieur Youth Center - 301-342-1694 River’s Edge - 301-342-3656
Drill Hall
Fall Intramural League Registrations Bowling: Sept. 3; Softball: Sept. 4; Volleyball: Sept. 5; InLine Hockey: Sept. 9. An organizational meeting is 1 p.m. at the Drill Hall Bowling Center; team representatives for the 2013-2014 Intramural Bowling Leagues must be present. Intramural programs are open to active-duty and retired military, Fitness and Sports members, and family members. 25th Annual Team Triathlon Sept. 7, 8 a.m.
Fit Bowl
Fitness and Football Fun
Register by Sept. 5 Participants in this new Drill Hall program will be randomly assigned to one of the top 12 National Football League teams and each week will be awarded “fitness points” based on time spent on personal fitness, plus earn additional points based on the success of their assigned NFL team. Predict the winner of the Monday Night Football games and receive one point for each person on the team who correctly chooses the winning squad. Prizes awarded to the team with the most points at the end of the regular football season. Register at the Fitness & Sports Office. Free for active duty and $5 for other eligible Drill Hall patrons. For more information call 301-995-3869 or 301-757-3943.
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Belly Dancing With Shahla Zahr Register by Sept. 9 Sept. 10, 17 and 24, 7 -8 p.m. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 7 -8 p.m. Belly dance is a fun, low impact way to improve muscle tone, flexibility and confidence. No previous dance experience required and all fitness levels are welcome. Cost: $60 for eight-week session. Register at the Fitness and Sports Office.
River’s Edge
Wine Tasting Wednesday’s Return to the Bald Eagle Pub Sept. 11, 4-6 p.m. Cost: $5, includes six tastes of wine and a special River’s Edge glass. *Naval Air Station 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.
STEM • Robotics • Science Fair • Reef Club • Band • Chorus • Drama Art Basketball • Cheerleading • Fewer Discipline Issues Lower Student Teacher Ratio • Conversations in Catholic Teachings Strong Faith and Morals • Weekly Mass • Sacramental Preparation Consistent Values at Home and School • Family Oriented Activities
Little Flower School Cookbook Fundraiser • Do you have a favorite dish that all of your friends and relatives beg you to bring to parties and gettogethers? • Share that amazing recipe with us! • Email your recipe in Word format along with your name (as you would like it to appear in the cookbook) and phone number to: LFSCookbook@yahoo.com. Please mark whether your recipe is an appetizer, entrée, or dessert. • Please ask parents, grandparents, friends, relatives, and coworkers to send us their favorite recipe! • 100% of the proceeds raised will go directly to benefit Little Flower School thanks to generous LFS benefactors who will be covering the expenses of producing the cookbooks! • Orders for cookbook sales will begin in late September.
Office: 301-994-0404 - Tours Available 20410 Point Lookout Road Great Mills, MD 20634
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Currently Accepting Registration for Pre-K thru Grade 8
Parent’s Night Out: Tacos & Limbo Night Sept. 6, 6-9 p.m. Parents if you need free time to participate in leisure activities or to run errands, bring your children to the Rassieur Youth Center where they will spend a few hours under our care. Parent’s Night Out is the first Friday of every month. Register at the Youth Center and pay no later than close of business on the Wednesday prior. Cost: $12 per child.
Email: LFSOffice@littleflowercatholic.org Website: www.littleflowercatholic.org
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See more Center Stage movie information online.
Thursday, August 29 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 simultane-
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Friday, August 30 6:30 p.m., Red 2 Retired black-ops CIA agent Frank Moses reunites his unlikely team of elite operatives for a global quest to track down a missing portable nuclear device. To succeed, they’ll need to survive an army of relentless assassins, ruthless terrorists and power-crazed government officials, all eager to get their hands on the next-
9 p.m., R.I.P.D. (3D) A murdered cop is recruited to work for an afterlife police force that battles spirits not yet ready to depart this world. Rated PG-13 (1 hr, 36 min)
A comedy about an underdog snail who kicks into overdrive when he miraculously attains the power of super-speed. So he puts his heart and shell on the line to help his pals achieve their dreams, before Turbocharging his own impossible dream: racing in the Indy 500. Rated: PG (1 hr, 36 min)
Saturday, August 31 4 p.m., Turbo (not in 3D)
6:30 p.m., R.I.P.D. (3D) 9 p.m., Red 2
generation weapon. Rated: PG-13 (1 hr, 56 min)
Sunday, September 1 2 p.m., The Smurfs 2 (3D) The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. Rated: PG (1 hr, 45 min) Monday and Tuesday No Movies Wednesday, September 4 6:30 p.m., R.I.P.D. (not in 3D)
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Local, Interstate, and International Relocations
22390 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653
301.863.5050
Quality Transfer & Storage is a family-owned and -operated company that has been providing full-service household and office relocations, transportation logistics, and regional distribution services since 1977. Located in Lexington Park, Maryland, we are strategically positioned to service the Maryland, Virginia, DC and greater Mid-Atlantic areas at a competitive rate.
Relocation Services: Local
Our specialty! Local moves are designated as those which originate and terminate in Maryland. Price is usually based on an hourly rate determined by the number of crew necessary to complete the work. Binding rates may be available but are based on strict conditions.
Long Distance
For moves originating and terminating in two different states. Price is based on a computerized tariff system, per federal regulations. Price is generally determined by shipment weight, travel distance, and any additional services provided.
International
For moves to or from locations outside the continental US, including Hawaii and Alaska. With over 35 years experience moving US military members and families, as well as many government agencies, we have the expertise to get the job done right! We can choose from a variety of carriers to find the best rate for your specific needs. We provide all packing/unpacking services and take care of customs and clearing paperwork for most ports of entry.
Office/Corporate Relocations
Moves involving office furniture and equipment and personnel household goods. Hints for preparing your office can significantly alleviate down time at destination and get you up and running faster.
Packing
Full or Partial-Pack Service: Ser vice: Tired of packing? Can’t bear the thought of all that work? We offer full packing and unpacking services by professionally trained, fulltime, uniformed crews. We can pack everything or just the certain items you want to be professionally packed. We can also unpack and remove the debris. Ask your Moving Consultant for pricing details. Self -Ser -Service: vice: Looking to save money? Want to pack some or all of your goods by yourself? If you are interested in doing your own packing, check out our packing tips. We have free used packing materials available to our customers that choose to pack themselves. Packing Supplies Sales and Delivery: Deliver y: We sell new packing materials which can be delivered to your home or office or can be purchased at our office.
Secure Storage
Containerized: With over 50,000 square feet of containerized storage space, we can provide very competitive rates for short- or long-term storage of your goods.
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Meeting with the MCPON Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic (AW/ SW) Roberto Jaramillo, left, presents a handcrafted commemorative paddle to Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Michael D. Stevens during a visit to Stevens’ office in the Pentagon on Aug. 7. While on a heritage visit to Washington, D.C., Jaramillo and several Chiefs and first class petty officers from Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers paid a courtesy visit to the MCPON. Courtesy photo
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering. He holds a master’s degree in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from Stanford University. Sohl received his commission through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps and was designated a naval aviator in 1988. His decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy and Marine
Corps Commendation Medal. Headquartered at NAS Patuxent River, COMFRC oversees eight Fleet Readiness Centers with subordinate headquarters locations on the U.S. East and West coasts and in Japan. COMFRC conducts maintenance, repair and overhaul of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, engines, components and support equipment. Each year, about 6,500 Sailors and Marines, along with more than 9,500 depot artisans at the FRCs overhaul and repair nearly 1,000 aircraft, thousands of engines and several hundred thousand components valued at approximately $4 billion.
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Around Town Calvert County: Calvert Libraries Closed for Labor Day Weekend
Writers by the Bay @ the Library
Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m. Calvert library, Prince Frederick All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique and camaraderie.
Saturday through Monday All Calvert library locations are closed for Labor Day.
St. Mary’s County:
How to Get Library eBooks to Your Device
St. Mary’s Libraries Closed for Labor Day Monday
Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Calvert library, Prince Frederick Learn how to use Maryland’s Digital eLibrary and the OverDrive Media Console to check out, download and read library ebooks on your tablet, smartphone, ereader or computer. Must register by calling 410535-0291.
All St. Mary’s County libraries are closed for the Labor Day holiday.
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lexington Park library Stop by and get your gardening questions answered.
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