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Vol. 72, No. 35

Celebrating 72 Years of Community Partnership

Pax River Sailors help preserve history Page 2

Ombudsman Corner Page 4

Air–to–air missile reaches milestone Page 5 September 3, 2015

Are you ready?

Planning and preparedness, keys to surviving emergencies

By Shawn Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

September is National Preparedness Month — are you ready if an emergency occurs?

This year’s theme for National Preparedness Month is: “Don’t wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today.”

National Preparedness Month is a coordinated effort by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and almost 1,200 national, state and local agencies and organizations promoting emergency preparedness in the home, workplace, school and community.

“National Preparedness Month reminds us all to be informed, make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed, every day,” said Chief Damage Controlman (SW/AW) Joshua Theisen, NAS Patuxent River emergency management officer. “September is a great opportunity to make sure everyone has the necessary resources to be safe and prepared for any emergency situation.”

Preparing for an emergency includes making a kit of emergency supplies. You need enough supplies for every family member for at least three days. You could consider five days preparation in areas normally affected by earthquakes, hurricanes, blizzards and floods.

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Tate Road Work

Sept. 14 through Oct. 14 Road work is scheduled for Tate Road from the Cuddihy Road intersection to River’s Edge beginning Sept.

14 The work includes repaving the road, so expect lane closures; traffic will be flagged.

Access to Lovell Cove will be limited to one entrance/exit at times.

A detour sign will be placed within the neighborhood to help occupants navigate to the appropriate entrance/exit. All dates are pending weather.

U.S. Navy photo illustration by Shawn Graham

Seeking Pax River’s sunken aircraft

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

Representatives from Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) conducted sonar surveys offshore of NAS Patuxent River Aug. 24 and 25, hoping to map the location of three known aircraft that went down in the Chesapeake Bay in the 1940s.

Following up on archival leads, the team attempted to pinpoint the exact locations of an SNC–1 Falcon, lost in 1943; an XF8F–1 Bearcat, lost in 1945; and an FJ–1 Fury, lost in 1947.

“We’re conducting surveys in the vicinity of Pax River to get an idea of losses in the area,” said George Schwarz, underwater archaeologist with NHHC. “Often, after an aircraft sank, they’d go out and recover them or reuse parts; sometimes they’d stay down there. We’re trying to locate some of the sites that were left there.”

Accident history reports – which give information about the basics of any accident, from runway mishaps to major losses during a naval battle – helped the team get an idea

Managing the Navy’s underwater cultural resources

The Underwater Archaeology Branch (UAB) of Naval History and Heritage Command is responsible for the management, research, preservation and interpretation of the U.S. Navy’s sunken military craft, which includes more than 3,000 shipwrecks and 14,000 aircraft wrecks around the globe.

Learn more about UAB at www. history.navy.mil/research/underwater–archaeology.html.

of where the wrecks might be located, but the search is still a bit like the proverbial needle in a haystack.

“Records may note an aircraft was lost ‘one mile east of NAS Patuxent River’ but that’s not very accurate in a body of water the size of the Chesapeake Bay,” Schwarz noted. “Very rarely do we get coordinates of the losses, and even those aren’t very precise because of the systems they used back then versus what we use today.”

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U.S. Navy photo by Heather Brown

A 150 Khz side-scan sonar device is launched for use by a team from Naval History and Heritage Command during efforts to locate and map sunken aircraft offshore of NAS Patuxent River Aug. 24 and 25.

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Air station staff winds down summer with picnic, sports

U.S. Navy photos by Shawn Graham

NAS Patuxent River hosted a command picnic at West Basin Marina Aug. 27. The picnic was open to NAS Patuxent River staff and their families.

Pax River Sailors help preserve history

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Why a kit is important

U.S. Navy photos by Shawn Graham

NAS Patuxent River area commands conducted a plane wash and trash pickup at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association (PRNAM) Aug. 28. PRNAM preserves and interprets NAS Patuxent River’s history and heritage of advancing U.S. Naval aviation technology.

• You may need to evacuate with little or no notice, with only essentials • You may not have the time or access to search or shop for these essentials, let alone the items or brands your family and pets depend on • You may need to survive on your own after an emergency. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after an emergency, but are not always able to reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours or it may take days • Basic services may be cut off for days or weeks after a disaster. Your supplies should contain items that help you during electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment, and telephone outages.

For more information on emergency preparedness and to find out about the Navy’s Emergency Preparedness Program, visit the Ready Navy website at www.Ready.Navy.mil.

You can also contact Ready Navy by email at ready.navy@navy.mil or call 202–433–9348, DSN 288–9348. Follow Ready Navy on Facebook www. facebook.com/ReadyNavy, Twitter (@ReadyNavy), and Instagram.

What to pack • Manual can opener • First aid kit • Water—at least one gallon per person per day for at least three days • Food—nonperishable food to support everyone in the household for at least three days (Include canned goods with low salt and high liquid content) • Keep enough prescription medications for at least three days • Dust masks or cotton t– shirts for every member of the household to help filter the air • Personal sanitation supplies— items such as moist wipes (one container for every two people in the household), garbage bags, and plastic ties • Flashlight—one flashlight for every two people in the household • Battery–powered or hand– crank radio • All–hazards National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radio • Extra batteries—sizes and quantities based on flashlights, radios, and other items in kit • Money (at a minimum, $100 in local currency, small denomination bills) • Wrench or pliers for turning off utilities • Local maps and your family emergency plan • Organizational contact information • Important personal and financial documents. Keep printed copies or electronic copies on a durable storage media such as a thumb drive and stored in waterproof container.

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Innovation Challenge inspires creative solutions Officials: Teams developed great ideas to meet warfighter needs

By Bill Couch NAWCAD Public Affairs

Three teams of developmental engineers and scientists from NAWCAD demonstrated their proof-of-concept technology projects Aug. 19, wrapping up the command’s participation in NAVAIR inaugural Innovation Challenge.

Following six months of focused research and development, the teams presented their findings, recommendations and lessons learned to NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm. David Dunaway, NAWCAD Commander Rear Adm. Dean Peters, Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers Rear Adm. David Sohl and other senior leaders.

“There is one constant in this business, and it’s that things are changing,” said Dunaway to the teams in his opening remarks. “Our goal was to get you to think about that change, giving you a chance to develop unique solutions to specific technical challenges, and you came through with flying colors.”

“This has really been an experiment to foster innovation,” said Anthony Cifone, NAVAIR deputy assistant director for research and engineering. “We want to solve problems for the Navy and the command, but we also want to show our folks -- especially our young folks -- that we value innovation.”

In fall 2014, 26 NAWCAD teams submitted proposals. Three were ultimately selected.

Team NOID (No-Oil Innovation Demonstration) examined technologies and innovative materials that could potentially allow gearboxes to run without oil lubrication. Its results showed promise in extending the time that a gearbox could operate in a loss-of-lubrication situation, potentially saving lives.

Team NOISE-HD (NOvel Innovative Sound Energy Harvesting Device) successfully harnessed sound energy from jet engines in a field environment and

U.S. Navy photo by Adam Skoczylas

Rear Adm. Dean Peters, commander, NAWCAD, and Vice Adm. David Dunaway, commander, NAVAIR stand with NAWCAD team members who participated in NAVAIR’s inaugural Innovation Challenge. The six-month effort focused on developing creative technological solutions to warfighter needs. demonstrated that it could be stored via battery. With future development, an optimized device could collect and store acoustic energy on board ships, reducing dependence on energy transported across long distances.

Team SEAM (Sensor Embedding for Additive Manufacturing) demonstrated that it is possible to get reliable, accurate data for structural health monitoring of metallic “3-D printed” parts. In fact, during testing, the team’s embedded sensors outlasted the conventional strain gauges that they used as benchmarks.

“This showed me that there are tremendously good ideas out there that our young folks have,” said Cifone, who first conceived the Innovation Challenge together with then NAWCAD commander Rear Adm. Mark Darrah. “Ultimately, what we got out of this were great ideas with some results behind them.”

In addition to addressing military technical issues, the Innovation Challenge provided a unique professional development opportunity for 14 NAWCAD employees who are part of NAVAIR’s Engineer and Scientist Development Program or the Navy Acquisition Development Program.

“I’ve learned a lot about how NAVAIR as a whole works, and also the process of forming a project,” said Denise Orthner of Team SEAM. “It was kind of surprising getting so much responsibility when I had only been here a couple of months. It was, ‘You have a great idea. Okay, here you go.

We’re handing over the reins to you.’ But really, we’ve been able to get everything that we have accomplished done because we’ve received so much support from everyone here.”

“It gives me a lot of respect for the engineers on this base and on other bases who work to make the Navy systems that we have today,” said Jazmin Myres of Team NOISE-HD. “To think about all of the effort and all of the work that has gone into an aircraft -- or any system -- it’s incredible to see.”

“I’m so proud of our team members,” said Antonella Thompson, Innovation Challenge Program manager, who coordinated and mentored all three teams, ensuring they had the facilities, materials, and staff support they needed throughout the Challenge. “These young men and women have grown professionally and personally, and they’ve really come

together in a focused way to hopefully benefit our men and women who serve.”

“Innovation starts with a solid foundation in the mission and in the technical aspects of the mission,” said Peters. “With limited resources, there is always pressure to attack problems in a traditional manner instead of pursuing ideas that may or may not come to fruition. The Innovation Challenge provides an opportunity to attack problems in creative ways. In essence, the Innovation Challenge is not only about launching teams to work on promising ideas, it’s also about developing a workforce that thinks a certain way. I’m proud of the teams for their creative approaches, and I thank the experts from across the command who provided guidance and encouragement throughout the project.”

NAWCAD is now preparing to evaluate submissions for the next Innovation Challenge. As with the first challenge, teams of developmental employees can submit white papers to Thompson for evaluation by a selection board. White papers are due Oct. 15.

“I think it has been a tremendous success,” said Cifone. “It really points to the skills and capabilities of our young folks.

It’s a reflection on the great people we have. I’m highly encouraged, and I’m very excited looking forward to the next Innovation Challenge round.”

Team members from the first round encouraged others to consider applying for future Innovation Challenges.

“It’s definitely a good opportunity,” said Ian Gallagher of Team SEAM. “You get the chance to work on one thing for six months straight, which is pretty rare.

You really get to see it through from beginning to end.”

To learn more about the Innovation Challenge, visit www.youtube.com/navairsyscom

Paying it forward

NAVAIR employee looks to bring wounded warrior program to Maryland

By Emily Strotman COMFRC Communications Support

NAVAIR entry level employee Mario Haddad works hard to support the warfighter.

As an employee, Haddad is a logistics management specialist in NAVAIR’s Logistics and Industrial Operations’ (AIR 6.0) Naval Acquisition Development Program (NADP). But during his time off, he volunteers with wounded warriors through Operation Float a Soldier (OFAS), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2005 that supports wounded warriors and their families by providing outdoor activities and hosting events throughout the summer and winter that they can participate in.

And who better to help wounded warriors than Haddad, a wounded warrior himself. The former Army supply specialist was injured while deployed in Germany in 2011. In 2013, Haddad was assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion – specifically for wounded warriors – at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

While there, Haddad signed up to participate in an OFAS event at Canyon Lake in San Antonio. The outing gives injured warriors the opportunity to relax and participate in 5K fun runs and walks; water activities, such as boating, fishing and jet skiing; and even hunting.

Haddad ended up establishing a close friendship with the organization’s leaders: Seth Warnick and Wes Garnett. After his retirement from the Army later in 2013, Haddad asked if he could volunteer with the organization during the summer of 2014 events.

“Of course they said, ‘absolutely.’ And that summer I participated in all six events and activities held at Canyon Lake,” Haddad said.

A few months later, Haddad accepted his current position with NAVAIR and moved to Maryland, bringing with him a strong passion for the work he did with OFAS. That same passion led Haddad back to Texas in the summer of 2015 to volunteer with OFAS’ first event in July. While there,

he assisted with set–up and manned the Jet Ski station, assisting wounded warriors and their friends and families with using the watercraft.

“As a wounded warrior, I was very grateful for everything I received while I was stationed in Fort Sam,” he said. “This is one of the most amazing ways that I can give back.”

Now, Haddad’s hopes of giving back have grown even bigger. He and OFAS’ leadership are discussing the idea of expanding the organization to Maryland.

“OFAS is a group of patriotic and dedicated people who are on a mission to honor and empower wounded service members and their families. I am truly grateful to have the opportunity to participate in their events. My hope is to contribute in the same manner, one day, to the wounded warriors in Maryland.”

For more information about OFAS, visit their website at http://floatasoldier.org.

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

Courtesy photo

Mario Haddad, a logistics management specialist in NAVAIR’s Logistics and Industrial Operations’ (AIR 6.0) Naval Acquisition Development Program (NADP), has spent the past two years supporting wounded warriors by volunteering with the Texas-based nonprofit organization, Operation Float a Soldier, a program he hopes to bring to Maryland.

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From dust to dynamite

How NAVAIR breathes new life into a dying Blue Angel

Ombudsman Corner

Courtesy photo

Katalina–Marie Kruszewski Aviation Survival Training Center (ASTC) Patuxent River

U.S. Navy photo

With support from NAVAIR’s F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265), NAVAIR’s Manned Flight Simulator (MFS) staff rescued a Blue Angels’ cockpit from the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG), commonly called the Airplane Boneyard, located in the Mojave Desert, CA. The mothballed aircraft was shipped to NAS Patuxent River on a tractor trailer and drew a great deal of attention along the way. After maintenance and fabrication, MFS will utilize the cockpit as a new F-18 simulator, designed to assist operators with test and evaluation on the ground prior to flight test. MFS Simulators are used for flying qualities and performance evaluations, avionics integration testing, mission scenario rehearsal, accident investigations, prototype evaluations, installed systems testing, and prototype simulator design.

Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. How many years as a Navy Spouse?

About three years How many years as an Ombudsman?

Seven months Why she volunteered to become an Ombudsman: Since I am still fairly new to the Navy, I became an Ombudsman to help the command and learn more about the many aspects of the Navy. I knew this would be a great learning opportunity and be able to help new spouses coming into the Navy.

Find your command Ombudsman Find out who your Ombudsman is at www.ombudsman–registry.org, click on “Contact your Ombudsman and follow the prompts, or call 301–757–1861 to speak with the NAS Patuxent River Ombudsman Coordinator.

AIR 6.0 employees learn to set their leadership wheels in motion

By Emily Funderburk NAVAIR Total Force (AIR 7.3) Communications Coordinator

Kicking off their shoes, dancing and clapping their hands, 142 Logistics and Industrial Operations (AIR 6.0) employees boogied to a new “beat” Aug. 1819 as part of “Women in Motion” leadership training.

“Making new moves that are outside your comfort zone can make a big difference,” said guest speaker LeeAnn Mallorie, founder and CEO of Leading in Motion, who led employees in several interactive exercises, including dancing, small group discussions, a guided visualization, written assignments and a “gratitude circle,” where participants listed things for which they were grateful to conclude the two-day session.

The crux of the event, however, was learning to combat the three major energy links Mallorie said can lead to burnout: • Failure to move: “It takes courage to move in new ways, change your habits, do things you haven’t done,” she said. “It takes courage to dance, and it also takes courage to lead.”

• Being overcome by emotion: Mallorie listed self-sabotage, gossip and avoidance as energy leaks.

• Going “off mission”: “We are often driven to manage what

others think of us, rather than focus on our truer goals,” she said. “Being on mission can help us push through things in a way that doesn’t leave us exhausted.”

“The places we’re blocked in our movement are the same places we’re blocked in our leadership, our relationships and our lives,” Mallorie explained.

She listed a fear of failed worklife balance, worrying, stifled voice, lack of confidence and self-doubt as several of the challenges women face.

Tracy Moran, director, Industrial and Logistics Maintenance Planning/Sustainment Department, shared with the group a story about how she overcame her own self-doubt. She said her U.S. Navy photo by Jennifer Zhu managers wanted her to apply to LeeAnn Mallorie, founder and CEO of Leading in Motion, leads Logistics and Industrial Operations (AIR 6.0) employees in a missions systems job for which an interactive movement exercise as part of her “Women in Motion” leadership training at NAS Patuxent River Aug. 18. she did not feel qualified. They insisted she had the right skills, “I learned that many of the VAIR’s Logistics Management was hosted by NAVAIR Univereven telling her she “seemed concerns I have about my own Integration Department, is one sity’s College of Logistics and comfortable being uncomfort- ability to effectively lead are of the members of NAVAIR’s Se- Industrial Operations. NAVAIR able,” which she took as a com- concerns shared by countless nior Executive Service. Meier University was founded in 2013 pliment. After missing the first others, male or female, senior or shared her story of how, starting application deadline, she ap- entry level,” Janna Roberts, one as a GS-1 shipment clerk work- to provide cross-training and plied in the second round for the of the event participants and a ing at Wright-Patterson Air Force hands-on learning for NAVAIR job and got it. member of NAVAIR’s Wounded Base in 1973, she took a circu- employees. Mallorie previously “If you aspire to big things, Warrior Program, said. itous path to leadership, taking spoke at NAVAIR as part of a you can do it,” she said. “You just At NAVAIR, entry-level po- time off to raise her children Women’s History Month event in have to sometimes be a little un- sitions consist of 33 percent along the way.

March 2015. comfortable.” women, compared to 24 percent “A leader is someone who Emily Funderburk provides Participants said the training at the executive level. Women takes people through difficult contract communication suphelped them look inward to as- comprise 25 percent of the total situations, has drive and inport as an employee of Bowhead sess their own strengths, weak- command. tegrity, and gives off a sense of Toni Meier, director of NA- calm,” she advised. The event Professional Solutions, LLC. nesses and fears as leaders.

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Air–to–air missile reaches production milestone Throwback

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By Cindy Mattingly Air-to-Air Missile Systems Program Office (PMA-259) communications

Featuring a “lock on after launch” capability and other advances, the joint Navy and Air Force air-intercept missile (AIM)-9X Sidewinder Block II reached the full rate production milestone Aug. 17.

Sean Stackley, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, signed the Acquisition Decision Memorandum allowing the Air-to-Air Missile Systems Program Office (PMA-259), located at NAS Patuxent River, and industry partner, Raytheon Missile Systems, to move forward with mass production of the missile.

“With our adversaries constantly advancing technologies within their aircraft and weaponry, we must continue to advance our capabilities to stay ahead of future threats,” said Capt. James Stoneman, PMA-259 program manager. “AIM-9X FRP is the end product of much engineering and testing to ensure our warfighters are equipped and ready to respond to any scenario.”

Approximately 6,000 AIM-9X Blk II missiles will be procured through 2026.

Upgraded from the Block (Blk) I series, the AIM-9X Blk II missile incorporates new software, an upgraded guidance control unit and a longer battery life. The new technology improves probability of kill, increases launch range and enhances the target detector functionality. A key characteristic is its rapid response capability in air combat scenarios.

The most significant change incorporated into the Blk II series is the “lock on after launch” capability. Rather than requiring the warfighter to actually see the target to lock the missile on, the warfighter can launch at the target without knowing its exact position.

Once the missile is launched from the aircraft, the seeker - a sensor inside the missile - locates the target either via infrared emissions or via datalink and proceeds to execute its mission.

Female pilot passes carrier qualifications

By NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

Editor’s note: Each month, Tester will revisit the people, places and events of NAS Patuxent River as reported in the installation’s newspaper throughout the years.

This article and photo were originally published Feb. 25, 1994.

U.S. Navy Lt. Shannon Workman has become the first female combat pilot in history to successfully pass Fleet Carrier Qualifications.

Workman established the Naval aviation milestone this week while embarked U.S. Navy photo

An AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder, a within and beyond visual range air-intercept missile, is loaded on an Air Force F-15 Eagle shortly before take-off from Eglin Air Force Base, Valparaiso, Florida, during a developmental test event. The Sidewinder reached the full rate production milestone Aug. 17.

“The effectiveness, coupled with increased reliability of the AIM-9X, exceeds our original expectations,” said Lt. Cmdr. Betts, AIM9X Block II military integrated product team lead. He said the effort advanced as scheduled after the Navy reached its initial operational capability milestone in March.

The air-intercept missile is 119 inches in length, weighs 186.2 pounds and is capable of being launched from the Navy’s F/A-18

Hornet and Super Hornet, the Air Force’s F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon and various international partner aircraft equivalents. Its purpose is to detect, acquire, intercept and destroy a wide range of high-performance airborne and surface threats.

PMA-259 is responsible for the acquisition, life-cycle management and sustainment of air-to-air missile systems for AIM-7, RIM-7, AIM-9 and AIM-120 programs.

onboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), while the ship is on routine training operations off the coast of Virginia.

Workman is assigned to Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 180 based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., which flies the EA-6B Prowler. She will be one of four female aviators to deploy with Eisenhower in October.

Meet a hero and his service dog at the Lexington Park library

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

Decorated war veteran and author, retired Army Capt.

Luis Carlos Montalvan, is visiting the Lexington Park library with Tuesday, his service dog, for two free programs Sept. 13 and 14.

“We are very excited to welcome Luis and Tuesday to St. Mary’s County for these two very special programs,” said Mary Anne Bowman, deputy director for St. Mary’s County libraries. “We hope to educate and inspire our

community by offering this opportunity to honor veterans by learning to better understand the benefits of service animals and the challenges veterans and their families face.”

From 2–4 p.m. Sunday, Montalvan and Tuesday, his best friend and golden retriever, will present their children’s book “Tuesday Tucks Me In” and talk about their special bond. The book, told from Tuesday’s point of view, tackles post–traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and living with disabilities. This program is

for all ages and a demonstration will follow of the types of tasks Tuesday performs to help Montalvan every day.

The second day, the duo returns at 6 p.m. for a program about their New York Times bestselling book “Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him.” A celebration of the human–canine bond, the book tells their story of two wounded warriors who found salvation in each other. This program is for anyone age 13 and older.

A book signing follows each program.

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Fishermen net Skyraider artifact in waters near base

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

Approximately one year ago, fishermen in the Chesapeake Bay snagged something when pulling up their anchor offshore of NAS Patuxent River – the landing gear from an A-1 Skyraider.

“At first, they didn’t know exactly what they had found but by the time I was contacted, the landing gear had been identified by others as belonging to a Skyraider,” said Mike Smolek, NAS Pax River’s cultural resources manager.

In its 70-plus years of existence, a number of aircraft have gone down at Pax River.

“Aircraft testing can be a dangerous business and this was particularly true in the 1940s and 50s when the loss of planes was a more common occurrence,” Smolek explained. “Some of these aircraft ended up ditching in the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and it’s not always clear from the records, which are pretty sparse on details, whether some of them were recovered. Truth is we really don’t know how many are still out there.”

At this point, the origin of the landing gear is not yet certain. Historical references to downed Skyraiders in the vicinity of Pax River don’t quite match up, although the area where the artifact was found corresponds to the location of a submerged aircraft – believed to be a Skyraider – captured in sonar images in 2013 by the Institute of Maritime History and, again, by a team from Naval History and Heritage Command surveying offshore Aug. 25.

Currently, the landing gear is submerged in water undergoing a desalination process as part of conservation efforts at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab at Jefferson Patterson Park Museum (JPPM), a state-of-the-art facility that does work for the Navy and other agencies worldwide. Its particular area of expertise is underwater artifacts.

“Because metal absorbs salts, you have to remove the salt for it to be stable and not deteriorate,” said Smolek, who before coming to Pax five years ago, oversaw the lab’s operation as executive director of JPPM. “They’ll keep checking the salinity in the water to see how much salt is still in it, but it could take months.”

As a submerged Navy artifact, the Skyraider’s landing gear is the property of Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), who will add it to their collections and determine its final destination.

Efforts are ongoing to learn more about its exact history and any serial or bureau numbers that may be recovered by the lab during conservation will assist in identifying its origins.

The Douglas A-1 Skyraider was an American single-engine attack aircraft that saw service between the late 1940s and early 1980s. According to the National Naval Aviation Museum website, the plane that became the AD Skyraider – redesignated A-1 in 1962 – evolved from a 1943 Navy decision to combine dive-bombing and torpedo missions in one aircraft.

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

In the pre-treatment area of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab, NAS Patuxent River Cultural Resources Manager Mike Smolek explains that the first steps in the conservation process of the recovered A-1 Skyraider landing gear are cleaning, desalination and coating.

Finders doesn’t mean keepers

If you locate an artifact on land or underwater, you might think you can keep it – but you can’t.

“Whatever you find belongs to the landowner,” explained NAS Patuxent River’s Cultural Resources Manager Mike Smolek, an archaeologist by profession. “Anything discovered at Pax River belongs to the Navy. But that also includes finding something in a park [out in the community]. Whether it’s county, state or federal land, the artifact belongs to them.”

If an artifact is discovered in the water, the same rules apply.

“If it’s underwater Navy, it’s under the control of Naval History and Heritage Command,” Smolek noted. “If it’s not Navy, each branch of service has its own cultural resources program. If it’s not military at all, it’s under the control of the Maryland Historical Trust.”

Anyone finding anything, small or large, can contact Smolek at michael.a.smolek@ navy.mil or 301–757–4774 for information on what to do next.

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Using side–scan sonar – which sends sound waves down and bounces them back up – the team set up a measured survey block around the area where an aircraft is presumed to be located. Then, slowly towing the sonar device back and forth in a rectangular grid pattern within that block, they mapped the seafloor to get a clear indication of what was on the bottom.

The first day out, their 25-foot boat encountered waves 2– to 4–feet tall on the bay.

“It was rough, but we still collected a good deal of data we need to process,” Schwarz explained. “We didn’t see anything immediately apparent while surveying the area but, often, you don’t find targets until you process and interpret the data later because we may be looking for more of a debris field than an intact airplane.”

The second day resulted in noticeable evidence.

“We found the tail section of another aircraft we knew existed, possibly a Skyraider, but difficult to say for certain at this point,” Schwarz noted. “We also surveyed for another aircraft wreck, cover-

ing a search box approximately 400 x 800 meters. Again, we didn’t see anything immediately apparent in the streaming data while running the lines, but we’ll be processing and reviewing the information to see if there are possible contacts worth revisiting there.”

Knowing the location of sunken craft helps NHHC’s Underwater Archaeology Branch manage the sites.

“Sometimes, these aircraft have hazardous materials, unexploded ordnance or even human remains and that’s why we map, preserve and manage them,” he said. “We keep them in place most of the time unless they’re threatened in some way. By knowing where they are, we can avoid them. These waters [off Pax River] are shallow enough for divers to reach them, so we could also go down and study them here.”

This trip was a preliminary survey for NHHC and they plan to return to Pax River next summer to continue searching for sunken Navy aircraft.

“This will also give us time to return to the archives and identify more losses from the 1950s and 1960s to add to our search plan,” Schwarz said.

Following their stint at the installation, the team was on its way up the Patuxent River to look for a War of 1812–era flotilla that had been scuttled, or deliberately sunk.

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Program Management marks first Life is worth living 100 days, award top performers Gary Kurtz, center, assistant commander for Acquisition (AIR 1.0), scoops ice cream for his teammates at the Program Management ice cream social Aug. 13. The event marked Kurtz’s first 100 days at AIR 1.0 and it allowed him to show his appreciation to his team. He said his first 100 days gave him the opportunity to reaffirm his views about the importance of Program Management to NAVAIR, the fleet and the warfighter. The time also allowed him to assess his goals for AIR 1.0. “At the heart of our logo is ‘Acquisition Excellence,’” he said. “We must continue to maintain that excellence and we must focus on how we can raise that expectation in our programs, products and services.”

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate Anil Ramdeen, NAVAIR Military Suicide Prevention Coordinator, recites “Come On, Get Happy” during the Light of Day event Aug. 26, 2015, at NAS Pax River.

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Gary Kurtz, left, assistant commander for Acquisition (AIR 1.0), presents a 25-year length-of-service award to Michael Sears, assistant program executive officer for International Programs, during a ceremony at NAS Patuxent River Aug. 13.

Gary Kurtz, left, assistant commander for Acquisition (AIR 1.0), presents the July 2015 Acquisition Excellence Team Spotlight Award to Donna Stewart, program analyst for International Programs, during a ceremony at NAS Patuxent River Aug. 13. Stewart’s contributions to the Defense Security Assistance Management System Center of Excellence Team proved instrumental in two Foreign Military Sales Letters of Offer and Acceptance to Japan and Saudi Arabia.

Several times this year, personnel from the Natural Resources department have had to clean up large stumps, bushes, grass clippings and even an old wooden privacy fence from the space at Hunter Check Station, Building 2497, that has been set aside only for the deposit of live Christmas trees after they’ve been taken down.

The site is for Christmas trees only; no other dumping of any sort is permitted.

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ACCOLADES AROUND THE AIR STATION Capt. Heidi Fleming, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer, recognized numerous NAS staff with awards and Bravo Zulus at Center Stage Theater Aug. 27:

Lt. Cmdr. Earl Drey receives the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (sixth award), for meritorious achievement while serving as air traffic control officer onboard NAS Patuxent River from June 2013 to August 2015.

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Robert Magee receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for performance of his duties while serving as airfield facilities division section leader onboard NAS Patuxent River from November 2012 to August 2015.

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Mario Osman receives a Letter of Commendation for exceptional achievement in the performance of his duties while serving as Assistant Physical Security Specialist onboard NAS Patuxent River from November 2014 to April 2015.

Peter Rutkowski receives a Letter of Appreciation for outstanding support and efforts while assigned as essential personnel for the Air Traffic Control Division during the winter of 2014-2015.

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U.S. Navy photos by Donna Cipolloni

Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Curtis Bradley receives a Letter of Commendation for commendable service as boat gunner’s mate on board USS Comstock (LSD 45) on Aug. 8, 2014.

Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Efrain Lopez receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties as patrolman onboard NAS Patuxent River Security Department on July 1, 2015.

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Daniel Mercado was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Acheivement Medal(third award) for professional acheivement while serving as watch commander for Naval Security Forces onboard NAS Patuxent River Aug. 1, 2015.

Damien Howard receives a Letter of Appreciation for his outstanding support and efforts while being assigned as essential personnel for the Air Traffic Control Division during the winter seasons of 2013-2015.

Cassandra Glover receives a Letter of Commendation for exceptional achievement in the superior performance of her duties as a team leader at the Pass and ID Office onboard NAS Patuxent River from March to June 2015.

Kathy Younger receives a NAS Patuxent River Bravo Zulu for outstanding support of the 2015 Mattapany Summer Camp.

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What’s Happening With MWR For all MWR news, events and programs visit the MWR Pax River website at www.NavyMWRPaxRiver.com.

NRC Solomons Concert at Light House Park 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5 Featuring: Wildgood

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

ITT Tickets available Washington Nationals Baltimore Orioles Navy Football Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Bowie Baysox

Special Events Burst of Color 5K Fun Run/Walk Register by Sept. 18 10 a.m. Sept. 26 Large Pavilion at Navy Getaways Solomons Cost: $10, E-1 to E-6; $15, E-7 and above; $20, all others; $10, youths ages 6-12; free, children ages 5 and younger. Register at the Sports and Fitness Office in the Drill Hall.

Live Concert Josh Turner featuring Parmalee and Natalie Stovall and the Drive 5 p.m. Oct. 17 NAS Patuxent River Parade Field Free concert across from Building 409 off Cedar Point Road. No tickets necessary. First come, first served.

Event is open to all with base access.

Contractors cannot sponsor guests.

River’s Edge Open for lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays ‘We Proudly Serve’ Starbucks 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays Now available in the River’s Edge, and Eddie’s Cafés in buildings 2185 and 2187.

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

Drill Hall Summer Hours: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and holidays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Beach Workouts 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays 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.

27th Annual Team Triathlon 8 a.m. Sept. 12 Outdoor Pool Teams of three people or less compete to finish a 0.5-mile swim, 13.1-mile bike ride and a 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.

Closed for Labor Day: Sept. 7 Playgroup at Glenn Forest Community Center: 10-11 a.m. Thursdays Amazing Newborns: 4-6 p.m. Sept. 8 Suicide Awareness/Prevention: 9-10 a.m. Sept. 9 Effective Communication: 12-1:30 p.m. Sept. 9 Exceptional Family Member Program Workshop: 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 10 Military Spouse 101: 12-4 p.m. Sept. 15 Awareness and Identity Theft: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 16 Résumé Writing: 1-4 p.m. Sept. 17 Ready Navywww.ready.navy.mil Summer is here and hazardous weather conditions are too. Get a free information packet on how to prepare for hurricanes, severe weather, and other potential emergencies at the Fleet and Family Support Center.

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 301-3424911 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, 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 longterm 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.

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Center Stage Theater Thursday, Sept. 3 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.

Friday, Sept. 4 6:30 p.m., Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 11 mins.)

Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an international rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF. 9:30 p.m., The Gift (Rated: R, 1 hr. 48 mins.)

Can you really go through life having never wronged anyone?

Even if you are unaware of how, or when, and even who you may have wronged, chances are there is someone out there who won’t ever forget it -or you. Simon and Robyn are a young married couple whose life is going just as planned until a chance encounter with an acquaintance from Simon’s high school sends their world into a harrowing tailspin. Simon doesn’t recognize Gordo at first, but after a series of uninvited encounters and mysterious gifts prove troubling, a horrifying secret from the past is uncovered after more than 20 years. As Robyn learns the unsettling truth about what happened between Simon and

Gordo, she starts to question: how well do we really know the people closest to us, and are past bygones ever really bygones?

Saturday, Sept. 5 4 p.m., Fantastic Four (Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 45 mins.)

“The Fantastic Four,” a contemporary re-imagining of Marvels original and longest-running superhero team, centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.

6:30 p.m., Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 11 mins.)

9:30 p.m., The Gift (Rated: R, 1 hr. 48 mins.)

Sunday, Sept. 6 2 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.

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News Briefs ON BASE: St. Nicholas Chapel Protestant Services • 11 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. Sundays in the Religious Program Center located next to the Chapel Catholic Services • Catholic Rosary prayer service 11:35 a.m. weekdays in the Chapel • Bible Studies All Bible studies have been suspended for the summer 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 Holly Soares who found Gnorman on Page 4 on Jim Walsh’s shoulder under Money Talks.

OFF BASE: America’s Boating Course 7 p.m. Sept. 8 Trinity Lutheran Church, 46707 Shangri–La Drive, Lexington Park The Patuxent River Sail and

Power Squadron offers this six– week course which communicates the ABCs of safe boating. Cost is $25 with additional family members paying $10. Pre–registration is recommended by calling Hal Willard at 301–904–7265. For more information on the squadron and its activities, visit www.usps.org/localusps/ patuxent.

Maryland Safe Boating Course 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 12 and 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 13 Calvert Marine Museum The Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron offers this course, approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. Students must attend the two classroom sessions. Cost is $25 with additional family members paying $10. Pre–registration is recommended by calling Hal Willard at 301–904–7265. For more information on the squadron and its activities, visit www.usps.org/localusps/ patuxent.

Breaking Barriers: 46th Society of Flight Test Engineers International Symposium Sept. 14–17 Lancaster, California Presented by the Antelope Valley Chapter of the Edwards AFB– sanctioned SFTE. Innovators have been breaking barriers in the Antelope Valley for over 7 decades: supersonic flight, hypersonic flight, advanced flight controls, around– the–world flight, stealth, UAVs and commercial spaceflight. Join flight test professionals from around the

world to discuss the latest innovations in testing aerospace systems.

For more information, visit www. sfte2015symposium.com or contact av.sfte@gmail.com.

TPP/ANA “International Partnerships–Key to Global Maritime Security” Panel and Reception 5–7 p.m. Sept. 17 Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Join the Patuxent Partnership (TPP), the Pax River Squadron of the Association of Naval Aviation (ANA) and keynote speaker Vice Adm. Joseph Rixey at this International Programs (FMS) panel.

Confirmed panelists include Gary Kurtz, SES, assistant commander for acquisition, Naval Air Systems Command, and Capt. Craig Grubb, H–60 program manager, PMA–299.

Open to the public. Advanced registration is $10.00 and is strongly recommended at www.paxpartnership. org; or $15.00 at the door.

Joint Base Andrews 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; shuttles 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/2015jointbas eandrewsairshow.asp.

National Museum of Crime and Punishment Closing Permanently Sept. 30 If you would like to visit the mu-

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Around Town seum before it closes its doors, please purchase your tickets at the ITT Office by close of business Aug. 31. Tickets are $13.50 for ages 5 and up; free for ages 4 and under.

If you have unused tickets for the museum, please use them before Sept 30 as refunds will not be given.

Contact ITT at 202–433–2484 with questions or concerns.

First Free Friday 5–8 p.m. Sept 4 Calvert Marine Museum The museum is open and free to the public. The Navy Band Commodores will be performing on the PNC Waterside Stage starting at 5:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic. Enjoy free 30–minute cruises on the Wm. B. Tennison from 5 – 7:30 p.m.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Navy–Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler Sept. 20 Washington, DC More than 500 volunteer positions to fill on various dates for packet stuffing, shirt distribution/ exchange, expo and packet pick up, course marshals, water station support and village support to name a few. Those helping will receive a volunteer shirt, food and beverage, certificate of appreciation, and more. Volunteers can choose specific days, times, and positions during online registration. Register as a volunteer at: https://register.chronotrack.com/ reg/form?eventID=13610; for more information visit www.navyhalf. com; or email navyairforcehalfmarathon@gmail.com.

Jewish Community High Holiday Services Throughout September Beth Israel Synagogue in Lexington Park The Beth Israel Synagogue in Lexington Park is hosting its annual High Holiday services in September.

For the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur service schedule, view the September calendar at http://bethisraelmd.org, or email bethisraelmd@ gmail.com.

Solomons Island Kite Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 5 Open field across from Calvert Marine Museum Celebrate the day with Wings Over Washington Kite Club. Bring your own kite or make one at the museum for $5, cash only.

In Concert: The Clazzical Project 6 p.m. Sept. 5 Leonardtown Square What if Mozart had been born in Havana? What would it sound like if Dave Brubeck had written Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9?

Come enjoy unique versions of classical music in contemporary jazz styles. Bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Free.

Adult Self–Defense Class 7–8:30 Sept. 8 Calvert library, Prince Frederick Learn how to stay safe with a self–defense workshop. Topics include situational awareness, escape strategies, assertiveness training, and basic striking techniques. Registration is requested and participants are asked to wear

closed–toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Call 410–535–0291 or 301–855–1862.

Maritime Performance Series – John Mock 6:30 p.m. doors open, Sept. 11 Calvert Marine Museum Harms Gallery John Mock shares his love of the ocean through his captivating concert presentations which include both traditional and original instrumental compositions performed on guitar, concertina, mandolin and tin whistle. Beer and wine for sale.

Tickets are $10 in advance at www. bit.ly//MaritimeConcerts; or $15 at the door, cash or check only.

• Discover other fun, interesting and educational things to do and places to go throughout the area by visiting: St. Mary’s County events: w w w. v i s i t s t m a r y s m d . c o m / events–entertainment/ St. Mary’s County libraries: www.stmlib.org Calvert County events: www.co.cal.md.us Calvert Marine Museum: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Calvert County libraries: www.calvert.lib.md.us Charles County events: www.charlescountymd.gov/calendar–date/month

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SILVER HILL LIONS CLUB, INC. ALL PROFITS GO TO LIONS CLUB CHARITIES

$5 Discount per person for Military Personnel and family members *Must show ID

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 and SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 Gates Open at 4:30 P.M. • RACE 6:00 P.M. POTOMAC SPEEDWAY - BUDDS CREEK

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