New Helo Tests Page 7
AIR 1.0 Flexes its Muscles Pages 8 and 9
Burial at Sea Flag Presented Page 10
NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND VOLUME 70, NUMBER 35
Celebrating 70 years of community partnership
September 5, 2013
Airfield Division saves money on arresting gear inspections By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer Lt. Cmdr. Clinton “Flint” Stonewall and the men and women of Air Operations Airfield Division (AFD) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River continues to make sure the airfield is safe, even in the face of budget belttightening. Each year, inspectors from Carrier Airfield Service Unit in Norfolk visit Pax River to conduct certification inspections of the arresting gear equipment and facilities; these provide vital lifesaving service in the event of an emergency landing of any tailhook aircraft. Likewise, every 15 years, inspection is required of the arresting gear energy absorbers, embedded 3 feet below the airfield surface. With planning and forethought, AFD was able to allocate costs over a threeyear period for the necessary tools and replacement parts connected to the inspections. “The total cost of all parts was $260,000, but we anticipated our needs and spread out the purchase of the parts so there’d be no
huge hit to the budget at the 15-year mark,” Stonewall explained. “And, in 2012, we did an early 15-year inspection to [two of the four gears] to not only spread out that cost, but to avoid saving [all the work] for the same time, which would’ve interrupted airfield operations.” In addition, by synchronizing the annual and 15-year inspections of the remaining gears to occur at the same time this year — July 22-29 — AFD saved an estimated $80,000. Not only were the inspectors able to repair a questionable absorber on site, which saved $60,000 on that part alone, but being DOD personnel meant furloughs prevented the inspectors from working on Mondays or Fridays. “We had to get authorization for them to work overtime on weekends,” Stonewall explained. “That plus per-diem travel expenses like hotel rooms, meals, etc., would’ve been costly for them to have to come up here again for another inspection.” AFD Sailors also rose to the occasion, preparing
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Aviation boatswain’s mate aircraft handlers from the air station’s Airfield Division attach the hoisting chain to remove one of the energy absorbers of E-28 Emergency Shore Base Arresting Gear No. 3 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in late July. for the inspectors by working multiple days, 7 a.m. to midnight, disassembling and pulling the absorbers out of the ground and completing the required depotlevel maintenance to all four engines in just one week.
In addition to removing multiple rusted bolts and plates with impact tools and needing a forklift to raise the energy absorbers, which weigh nearly 3,000 pounds, Mother Nature didn’t make the work any easier.
“This equipment was sitting in the elements for 15 years,” Stonewall said. “It was rusted, and we were breaking tools. It was also hot and humid, it rained, and we encountered a lot of black widow spiders, ticks
and even snakes in some areas.” Once the inspectors gave the work their thumbsup, all of the pieces were
See Airfield, Page 5
NAVAIR teams with NASA, FAA and Army in helicopter crash test
By Doug Abbotts Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Public Affairs
Engineers from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, collaborating with NASA, the Federal Aviation Administration, the U.S. Army and industry partners, conducted a simulated helicopter crash at NASA Langley Research Center, Va., on Aug. 28, with the hope of developing safer aircraft in the future. Using 13 dummies and two manikins simulating crew and passengers, information was collected from onboard computers with 350 channels of data and from 40 cameras located inside and outside a retired CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, once used as a medium-
lift rotorcraft for the U.S. Marine Corps. Accelerometers, instruments used to measure speed and motion, recorded the effect of the crash on the dummies. The helicopter was dropped by cable off a metal super-structure from a height of 31 feet, hitting a bed of soil on the ground at 30 mph. The combined vertical and horizontal impact simulated a realistically severe, but survivable condition for both civilian and military helicopter occupants. “While we have increased the crash standards for military helicopters, we now fly faster and crash harder as a result of higher performance aircraft design,” said Lindley Bark, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) crash safe-
ty engineer and lead NAVAIR engineer for the test. “The results of this test will be studied and applied to the Navy’s next generation of rotorcraft.” Several seat designs were tested representing standard troop benches to modern civilian aircraft passenger seats. Crash dummies were also used to test different types of restraints, from lap belts to the new pretensioning aircrew restraint systems. Engineers are particularly interested in how the seats and restraints will work with composite material helicopter designs, officials said. “I think it’s the most ambitious test we’ve done in terms of the instrumentation and in terms of the video coverage we have on board,” said Martin Annett,
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A CH-46 Sea Knight fuselage hits the ground during a 30 mph free fall at NASA Langley Research Center, Va., Aug. 28 during a joint crashworthiness test. The Naval Air Systems Command, NASA, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Army teamed up to study helicopter crash survivability. NASA-Langley’s lead engineer for the test. “The data from the instrumentation on the crash dummies re-
corded reaction before, during and after the impact.” The H-46 Sea Knight was one of two helicopters
transferred to NASA from NAVAIR’s Specialized and Proven Aircraft Program office (PMA 226) for testing.
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New commander takes reins at VX-1
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Undersecretary of Defense visits NAVAIR
Frank Kendall, Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics, spoke to nearly 600 members of the Naval Air Systems Command acquisition community during his visit to Naval Air Station Patuxent River on Sept. 3. Kendall reinforced DOD’s Better Buying 2.0 strategy with his “two bookends” that focus on affordable programs and a professionally certified acquisition workforce. He compared the board-certified program his department is developing to the medical boards doctors must pass to become licensed. “Quality of leadership is important to a program’s success,” Kendall said during a town hall. He also stressed that within current budget constraints, it is important for DOD to continue funding research and development and science and technology in order to maintain the nation’s technological superiority.
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Kenneth Abbate Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 The Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 change-of-command ceremony on Aug. 29 marked the end of an era for a fellow aviator. Capt. Jeffrey Davila, who has served with the squadron since 2010, first as the executive officer and then as the commanding officer, retired from the Navy with more than 27 years of service, transferring the reigns of command to Capt. Wade Turvold. Turvold has served as the squadron’s executive officer since 2012. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve with such great Sailors and officers,” said Davila. “I have asked a lot from them and hands down it has been the best command experience I could ever wish for. My hat’s off to the maintenance division because I don’t know how we actually got everything accomplished with the amount of work asked upon them. It’s just a tribute to the kind of Sailors we have here and I really want to thank them for their work.” Turvold, a native of Aiea, Hawaii, attended the U.S. Naval Academy where he graduated with merit in 1989 and was designated a Naval Flight Officer in August 1990. His assignments included Patrol Squadron (VP) 4, Patrol Squadron (VP) 6, Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 and Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, all located in Hawaii; Patrol Squadron (VP) 30 at Jacksonville, Fla.; U.S. 6th Fleet and USS LaSalle (AGF 3); Patrol and Reconnaissance Force 5th and 7th Fleets
U.S. Navy photo by Kelly Schindler
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate
Newly retired Capt. Jeffrey Davila and family depart sideboys during the Pioneers of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 change-of-command ceremony on Aug. 29. Capt. Wade Turvold relieved Davila as commanding officer. (CTF-57/72) in Japan; and the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom. His deployments include Alaska, Japan, the Arabian Gulf region, Diego Garcia, Oman, and the Mediterranean and Black seas. He commenced postgraduate education in 1999 at the United States Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, graduating with distinction in 2000. “I’m really looking forward to taking a step back and watching Wade [Turvold], do great things with this command and its Sailors,” Davila said. “I could not have been more blessed than to have such a great mentor in Davila,” said Turvold. “We were not just taking part in
FEW celebrates Women’s Equality Day
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Capt. Wade Turvold a change-of-command but bidding farewell to a great aviator after 27 years of service. I look forward to the challenges that lie ahead.” Turvold is now the squadron’s 39th commanding officer.
The Federally Employed Women (FEW) Patuxent River Chapter #307 celebrated the 93rd anniversary of the 19th amendment of the women’s suffrage during its Women’s Equality Day luncheon Aug. 27 at the River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center. Themed “Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics,” the event brought in dozens of attendees, including people from Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Senior Executive Service members, FEW DC Metro Regional Representatives, members of the NAVAIR Executive Diversity Council, representatives from Maryland Senators’ offices, St. Mary’s County Board of Education and the Society of Women Engineers of Southern Maryland. For more information, visit www.few.org.
Furlough, what furlough? Preparing for the unexpected
Commentary by Jim Walsh Personal Financial Manager Fleet and Family Support Center
In response to readers’
questions, this week’s topic is: Preparing for the next “if/ when” furlough pay cut. Both as a society and individuals, past lessons learned are often quickly forgotten. In early August, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced reducing civilian
furlough days from 11 to six. Good news for many, and I hope most were prepared and made it through just fine. However, based on numerous conversations these past few months, the pressure to cover a 20 percent gap in lost income was very real.
Jim Walsh You may have notions on “if/when” the government will use this option again, but I am confident the budget
analysts are keeping this one on the shelf with other cost balancing measures. If the 20 percent income loss during the last six weeks squeezed enough that you needed to increase debt to cover the gap, now is the time to start planning for the next “if/when.” In my opinion, the key that distinguishes those under financial stress from those who are not is a budget. The budget is basically a list of incoming monies and expenses, and provides a guide for where your money must go monthly, that’s it.
Here are a few pointers to get started. Gather bank/card statements for the last 30 days; best is an average of the last three months. Review each line item meticulously; then, categorize each one — auto insurance, entertainment, groceries, clothing, etc. This represents where your money actually went, no guessing or swags. These numbers are the foundation of your first budget. Prior to populating a
See Furlough, Page 7
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Sunrise sweat for CPO selects
U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Pharaoh McMillian
Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Weisenborn, an air traffic controller with Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1, left, leads Naval Air Station Patuxent River’s chief petty officer (CPO) selects in morning PT. The CPO pinning ceremony is slated for 10 a.m. Sept. 13 in the Rear Adm. William A. Moffett Building atrium.
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Suicide Prevention Month inspires year-long efforts By Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs Suicide prevention goes beyond training people to recognize risk factors, warning signs or what to do in a crisis. You may not realize it, but suicide prevention happens every day when you do something kind for someone who didn’t expect it, or just take the time to actually listen to someone when you ask how they’re doing. It’s hard to quantify exactly how many lives you’re impacting or how you’re impacting them, but the one fact you can count on is that the little things you do mean something big to someone else. Often when we realize that we’ve helped others, we have a renewed sense of purpose and contribution even when we’re experiencing our own challenges and setbacks. Each September, the Armed Forces recognize
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September puts the focus on building resilience and unit cohesion, navigating stress, and promoting a culture supportive of seeking help as a sign of strength. It takes honor, courage, and commitment to prevent suicide and simple acts of kindness make a difference. Seeking help is a sign of strength and by helping others we help ourselves. Suicide Prevention Month to encourage ongoing proactive conversations about stress so service members and their families feel more comfortable seeking help. The Navy’s theme for Suicide Prevention Month this year is, “Thrive in Your Community.”
Recent NavyTHRIVE communications have included discussions on the importance of taking actions to help individuals grow in the face of stressors. The ability to thrive is the next step in building resilience
See Suicide, Page 6
News Briefs On base:
Tate Road Closure
Sept. 7 Tate Road will be closed for repairs from Cedar Point Road up to Hangar 305. Tenants who require weekend access to Hangar 305 or 306 may park either at building 2865 or building 2185.
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.
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 301-757-3671.
Pax River Officer’s Spouse’s Club social
Sept. 12th, 7 p.m. Mattapany House (Quarters A) This Patuxent River Officer’s Spouse’s Club (PROSC) annual kick-off social is open to spouses of active-duty, reserve, retired and international military officers. PROSC is a social group that features a wide variety of activities. It serves as a support network for spouses of military officers and a charitable organization within the community. Visit www.paxosc.org and Like the Pax River Officer’s Spouse’s Club at www.facebook.com/PaxRiverOSC to get the lat-
est information on upcoming events and announcements. Those interested in joining PROSC should send an email to paxspouses@paxosc.org.
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 Wendy Bollinger.
Health Care Consumers’ Council Meeting
Off base:
Sept. 17, 10-11 a.m. Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Command Conference Room. All TRICARE beneficiaries are encouraged to attend. In addition to receiving information, this open forum is for questions and answers regarding health care. Previous meeting minutes are available online at www.med.navy. mil/sites/paxriver/Pages/index.html. Contact Nicole Quinn at 301-995-4980.
Women’s Network Forum (brown bag)
Sept. 19, noon to 2 p.m. Video teleconferencing: building 304, room 110; building 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 VTC. Topics: 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. Contact Mark Easter at 301-342-3984.
Laps for Life
Sept. 19, 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Running track behind building 1489 Event held in recognition of Suicide Awareness Month.
Evergreen School Child Care Openings
The Child Development Homes program has openings for before- and after-school care in the Challenger Estates and Columbia Colony military housing areas. Evergreen Elementary School, which services these housing areas, does not provide bus service to the base youth center, and the youth center does not transport to Evergreen. Call 301-3423960.
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
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 events allow residents to properly discard potentially toxic 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.
Pax Partnership Panel
Sept. 11, 5-7 p.m. Patuxent River Naval Air Museum The Patuxent Partnership and the Association of Naval Aviation, Patuxent River Squadron are hosting a panel presentation, “Naval Aviation: The Future is Bright! T&E Collaboration and Processes” with keynote speaker Rear Adm. Jeffrey Penfield, Operational Test and Evaluation Force commander from Norfolk. Recommended attire is business casual/flight suits. Cost: $10 for pre-registration; $15 at the door. To register or for more information, visit www. paxpartnership.org.
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. Limit of one trip per vehicle. Tires accepted include: passenger, light truck, heavy truck and agricultural, both on-rim and off-rim. Commercial vehicles and businesses are prohibited from participating. Contact Nicholas Zurkan at 301-863-8400 ext. 3550 or visit the department’s website at www.stmarysmd.com.
Calvert County Household Hazardous Waste Days
Sept. 14, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mt. Hope Community Center, Sunderland This event gives Calvert County residents the opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous substances free of charge. Call the Calvert County Department of Public Works at 410326-0210 or visit www.co.cal.md.us/hazardouswaste for a full listing of materials accepted.
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Clinic gets patients ready for flu season
By Lori Malady Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River
Wake up feeling feverish and sneezing? Do your muscles ache? How do you know if it’s the cold or the flu? Flu season is fast approaching and Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River is helping its patients remain healthy with tips on what to look for this season. Know the difference between a common cold and the flu.
A cold is a milder respiratory illness than the flu. While one feels bad for a few days with a cold, flu symptoms can make him or her ill for a few days and maybe even weeks. The flu can also result in a serious illness such as pneumonia which can require hospitalization. Both the cold and the flu are caused by viruses so it’s important to understand that antibiotics won’t make anyone feel better. Those with a persistent fever, a persistent cough
and congestion with headaches or pain when swallowing should seek emergency medical care.
Prevention is key Flu season generally runs from the end of November through early March. The flu virus is transmitted from person to person by droplets that are expelled when someone coughs or sneezes. The droplets inhaled by another person, the host, where it attaches to and penetrates the lining of the trachea and lungs.
The virus “sheds” from the day before symptoms occur to about five days after symptoms begin. Therefore, when the person touches objects, such as doorknobs, phones or desktops, and then touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth, it can result in an indirect transmission of the virus. Remember, frequent hand washing and surface cleaning are critical in preventing the spread of the flu, and get vaccinated.
Playgroup at Glenn Forest Community Center
Starting Sept. 12 Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Moms, dads, and caregivers are invited to bring their children for playtime at the Glenn Forest Community Center.
All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center unless otherwise noted. Classes and programs are open to active duty, retired military and Reservist. Reservations are necessary and can be made at FFSC or by calling 301-342-4911.
FFSC is closed Sept. 2 and 24
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, job search methods, interview techniques, and a review of veterans’ benefits. Seating is limited; see your Career Counselor to sign up.
Personal Communication
Sept. 23, 8-9:30 a.m. This class provides information on different communication styles and ways to develop more effective speaking and listening skills. Participants practice insightful, productive and rewarding ways to interact with people.
Budgeting for Baby @ Bldg. 401
Free Ready Navy packets
Summer is here and hurricane season is in full swing. If you would like an information packet on how to prepare for hurricane season and other emergencies, stop by the Fleet and Family Support Center to get a free bag packed with information.
Résumé Writing
Sept. 10, 1-4 p.m. This program offers many different trends and techniques for writing the best résumé possible. Don’t get passed over because your résumé lacks keywords or isn’t in the preferred format. Seating is limited.
Sept. 25, 1-4 p.m. Learn how to navigate the federal job system. A 137-page training guide is provided.
Stress Management
Transition GPS (Separatee)
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Ten Steps to a Federal Job
Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to noon The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) illustrates the hidden costs associated with a growing family. All Navy and Marine Corps service members who attend receive a new layette worth more than $100.
Consumer Awareness and I.D. Theft
Sept. 25, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Identity theft is a serious crime. It can disrupt one’s finances, credit history and reputation, and it takes time, money and patience to resolve. The rigors of military life can compound the problems that identity theft creates. This workshop offers steps to take to prevent it and what to do if it happens.
Sept. 26, 1-2:30 p.m. Stress is a part of life. In this class you will understand how your beliefs and thought process has an impact on how you deal with stress. Participants will walk away with specific actions to manage stress that they can incorporate into their life immediately.
Transition GPS (Retiree) Sept. 30 through Oct. 7 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. ETAP is for the retiring E8/E9 and O5 and above. It is a joint venture by the FFSC and the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs, it is a must-attend workshop where topics include skills assessment, résumé writing, interview techniques, salary negotiations, financial considerations and an overview of veterans benefits. Seating is limited; see your Career Counselor to register.
IA Indoctrination
Register by Sept. 27 Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individuals who have been selected for Individual Augmentee (IA) are encouraged to report to Fleet and Family Support Center on temporary duty orders for this week-long process. This one-stop shop takes care of all of IA needs. Spouses are encouraged to attend from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Aug. 28 to hear recently returned IA’s experiences and important information for family support issues.
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Enlisted Speciality: Aviation boatswain’s mate-handling
Continued from 1 meticulously put back in place, dropped back into the ground and tested to make sure they functioned properly. “It usually takes one week per engine but we did all four engines in one week,” Stonewall said. “The inspectors were surprised.” Armed with training by Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Keith Henry, and with Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Andrew Simmons and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Troy Green ensuring all the necessary people were in place, Stonewall said the AFD team was prepared for inspection and removal. “We practice all year long for this; this was our Super Bowl,” he said. “It’s a once in a 15-year opportunity, and we can say we did it.” Once the gear installation was complete and certification was received, Stonewall said the AFD Sailors spread a little bit of their pride outside by painting their building, building 1355, with gray paint leftover from another project. “Our building is a direct reflection of who we are and we knew we couldn’t get a contractor to do it,” Stonewall said. “I’m not defined by a budget. If we have to take a lawnmower and cut the grass around the airfield so we can have flight operations, then let’s do that. If we have to paint a building or lines on runways so we can perform our mission, then let’s do that. That’s the amazing service we provide. Our attitude and how we operate must change with the times. That’s why we wear this uniform.”
What are the general responsibilities of an aviation boatswain’s mate handling (ABH)? In general, our responsibility is ensuring the safety of the people and multimillion dollar equipment associated with naval aircraft and ships. This includes firefighting, directing and moving equipment, including aircraft, and rescuing pilots who crash on the flight deck. Although there are three divisions within the ABH rate, all ABHs can do all the work. Everybody can fight fires, for example. Where do you work at Pax? I work with N32 Air Operations, located next to the fire station near the base control tower. The duties and responsibilities of an ABH at NAS Pax are different from being underway aboard a ship. On the flight deck of an aircraft carrier I’m a “red shirt,” which means
ABH2 Nathan Atwal that I’m on the crash and salvage crew. Our job is to rescue pilots who crash on the flight deck. At Pax, I’m responsible for airfield operations, directing and parking aircraft and the E28 arresting gear, the emergency landing gear for tail hook aircraft. We maintain the arresting gear and are on hand if anything goes wrong. How long have you served? How long at Pax? I have served eight and a half years, three of which
Trophies awarded. Register at the Fitness and Sports Office. *Proudly supported by Exelis.
Rassieur Youth Center Parent’s Night Out: Tacos and Limbo Night
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Shaun Canon and Friends
Tickets go on sale Sept. 13 at the Information, Tickets and Tours Office. Show date: Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Naval Air Station Patuxent River Drill Hall American Idol Season 7 finalist Shaun Canon brings his high energy concert along with Ryan and Ashleigh DiLello, finalists on “So You Think You Can Dance,” to NAS Pax River. Cost: $10 per person, includes a coupon for a free ChickFil-A sandwich. Active-duty military and their dependents receive free tickets on a first-come, first-served basis at the ITT Office. Email Market.MWR-PAXR.fcm@navy.mil for more information. *Please thank our sponsors: Northrop Grumman, Exelis and Chick-Fil-A.
Drill Hall 25th Annual Team Triathlon
Sept. 7, 8 a.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, Drill Hall Fitness and Sports members, family members and accompanied guests. Cost: $30 per team; participants receive a T-shirt.
Sept. 6, 6-9 p.m. Parents if you need free time for relaxation, to participate in other 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.
Energy Zone 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. Want to improve your fitness level and have fun at the same time? If so, then Belly Dancing is just what you’re looking for. 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 Drill Hall Fitness and Sports Office.
River’s Edge Wine Tasting Wednesday’s Return
Sept. 11, 4-6 p.m. Bald Eagle Pub Cost: $5, includes six tastes of wine and a special River’s Edge wine glass.
Outdoor Theater Performance
Sept. 12, 7 p.m. Bring a blanket or patio chairs and relax on the lawn at the River’s Edge with a waterside theater performance. This new one-act play is family friendly and locally-themed. A variety of fresh pre-plated meals and beverages are available for purchase. Performances are 90 minutes with intermission. Tickets: $8.50. River’s Edge members eligible for two free tickets with advanced reservation. Hillside seating begins at 5:30 p.m. No coolers, no pets. *Proudly supported by Exelis and Northrop Grumman
Dinner and Dancing at the River’s Edge
Sept. 27 An evening of food, music and dancing. Half-hour dance lessons available from 5:30-6 p.m. with advance enrollment. Serv-
have been at NAS Pax. We usually have a shore time of three years, so I’m leaving next month for Newport News, Va. There, I’ll be serving on the PCU Gerald Ford, the first ship in the new class of Ford carriers. What are your favorite parts of your job? I like the family structure of our unit. We serve long hours together and really get to know each other’s personalities and lives. Teamwork is important. I also like how you learn so
many things with the Navy; I’m also in the auxiliary security force so I’ve been trained to check personal identification and take care of the gates. Have you received special recognitions or made any important contributions while an ABH at Pax? I’m an leading petty officer [LPO] here so I’ve been recognized for my leadership and have been groomed to learn how others think. No two people are the same, so you have to understand people to be a good leader. I just received a Navy Achievement Medal for my duties as LPO. As for contributions, I’ve really dedicated my life to this AFD shop: being away from family and being on shore is tough, but this place is first. Editor’s note: Atwal and his family moved from NAS Patuxent River to Newport News, Va., in early August.
ing from 5:30-7 p.m. Menu: carved prime rib, baked potatoes, pasta station, raw oyster bar, fruit cobbler and more. Dancing until 10 p.m. Call for reservations and details. Cost: members, $16.95; non-members, $18.95. Coupons are redeemable.
Cedar Point Golf Course Admiral’s Open Golf Tournament
Oct. 5-6 Shotgun starts: Oct. 5 at noon and Oct. 6 at 9 a.m. Hosted by Rear Adm. Mark Darrah Registration starts 7:30 a.m. Sept.7 at the clubhouse. Registration open to the first 50 paid entrants with a valid U.S.G.A handicap. Patrons may enter self plus one other. Telephone and email entries are not accepted. Entry fee: $100 per person, includes all Titliest favor bag, greens fees, carts, lunch buffet at awards ceremony. Tournament is a 36-hole stroke play, top 10 gross and net prizes and eight closest to the Green prizes. Call 301-342-3597. *MWR programming proudly supported by Exelis.
Men’s and Ladies Club Championships
Registration closes Sept. 16. Sept. 21-22 Open to all eligible patrons with a valid U.S.G.A. handicap. Entry fees: $ 70 per player or $50 for Pass holders, includes greens fees and prizes. This is a 36-hole stroke play, two-day competition. Assigned tee times and pairings; requests are not accepted. Gross and net prizes awarded. Call 301-342-3597.
Liberty Bowling with Liberty
Sept. 9, 4-9 p.m. Come to the Bowling Center and bowl with Liberty for three-hours of all-you-can-bowl for $4; cost includes shoes. Open to all E1-E6 single and unaccompanied active-duty military, and one guest age 18 or older. Call 301-342-3565 for more information.
Liberty Barracks Bash
Sept. 5, 5-9 p.m. E-1 to E-6 single and unaccompanied active-duty military are invited for free food, music and fun activities at the Barracks Courtyard. Barbeque from the River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center; Justin Crenshaw Band is performing. For more information, call the Liberty Center. *Thank you to our sponsor: Exelis. *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.
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Friday, Sept. 6 6:30 p.m., The Wolverine (3D) Based on the celebrated comic book arc, this epic action-adventure takes Wolverine, the most iconic character of the X-Men
Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her. Rated: PG (1 hr, 45 min) 6:30 p.m., The Wolverine (3D) 9 p.m., 2 Guns Sunday, Sept. 8 2 p.m., The Smurfs 2 (3D) Monday and Tuesday No Movies
universe, to modern day Japan. Out of his depth in an unknown world he faces his ultimate nemesis in a life-or-death battle that will leave him forever changed. Vulnerable for the first time and pushed to his physical and emotional limits, he confronts not only lethal samurai steel but also his inner struggle against his own immortality, emerging more powerful than we have ever seen him before. Rated: PG-13 (2 hr, 9 min) 9 p.m., 2 Guns
For the past 12 months, DEA agent Bobby Trench and U.S. naval intelligence officer Marcus Stigman have been reluctantly attached at the hip. Working undercover as members of a narcotics syndicate, each man distrusts his partner as much as the criminals they have both been tasked to take down. When their attempt to infiltrate a Mexican drug cartel and recover millions goes haywire, Trench and Stigman are suddenly disavowed by their superiors. Now that
everyone wants them in jail or in the ground, the only person they can count on is the other. Unfortunately for their pursuers, when good guys spend years pretending to be bad, they pick up a few tricks along the way. Rated: R (1 hr, 49 min) Saturday, Sept. 7 4 p.m., The Smurfs 2 (not in 3D) In this sequel to The Smurfs, the evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naugh-
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Thursday, Sept. 5 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-generation weapon. The mission takes Frank and his motley crew to Paris, London and Moscow. Outgunned and outmanned, they have only their cunning wits, their old-school skills and each other to rely on as they try to save the world-and stay alive in the process. Rated: PG-13 (1 hr, 56 min)
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ties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world’s greatest sorcerer. It’s up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy and Vanity to return to our time, reunite with their human friends
Wednesday, Sept. 11 6:30 p.m., The Wolverine (not in 3D) Coming Soon: Planes (3D) We’re the Millers Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (3D)
See more Center Stage movie information online.
SUICIDE
Continued from 3 and solidifying the relationship between personal responsibility and supportive communities. This year’s Suicide Prevention Month theme underscores that concept, highlighting a sense of community and purpose as protective factors during times of adversity. We’re all in this together and by helping others, you help yourself. To support “Thrive in Your Community” efforts, Sailors are encouraged to get together and make a difference to others. There is no mandatory requirement or minimum level of engagement. You can work on a service project in town as a unit, organize an awareness walk/run around your installation for your shipmates and their families, or develop a public service announcement as a Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions chapter. It’s up to you. Remember, suicide prevention is an all hands evolution. So, family and civilian involvement is encouraged. By stepping outside of yourselves and your everyday focus to make an impact and share an emotional connection, you’re not only investing time in others, but also in yourself.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, seek assistance immediately by calling the Military Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255.
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NAWCAD team helps British crew complete new helo tests By Andrea Hein Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Communications Support Royal Air Force flight crews completed testing of their new MK6 tandem rotor helicopter with the help of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River on Aug. 10. NAWCAD employees provided assistance to the Royal Air Force (RAF) under a commercial service agreement with Boeing. NAS Patuxent River offers many one-of-a-kind testing areas, such as sloped landing pads, maneuvering courses and heavy lift stations. Flying in these testing areas ensured the helicopter’s new digital automatic flight control system (AFCS) could operate successfully in a wide range of environments and scenarios, from operations in a desert theater to supply drops in the Arctic. “This is going to give us increased control in degraded visual environments, when operating in very difficult conditions such as in the dark or with dust and snow that prevent the pilot from seeing,” said RAF Flight Leader Chris Boddy. “This gives control to the aircraft so the pilot can monitor the profiles of the aircraft flying and not be overworked.” In addition to the digital AFCS, the upgraded version of Boeing’s CH-47 Chinook contains distinctive items such as the COBRA fire sup-
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The upgraded CH-47 Chinook, outfitted with bright red skis, hovers over the airfield at Naval Air Station Patuxent River as it completes checks of a new digital automatic flight control system. The system gives the aircraft better low speed capabilities, allowing for safer maneuvering and increased control. pression system, the external rescue hoist and a rotor brake. The new frame structure of the MK6 allows for lower maintenance and vibration signatures for longer life.
Several RAF teams visited NAS Patuxent River over the test period, allowing different crews to conduct tests and gain experience flying the aircraft.
“We really appreciate all the facilities we have been able to use on base and places in the local community as well,” Boddy said. “It’s been a good place to work and live.”
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budget planning sheet, divide your list of categories into two columns: non-discretionary — rent, fuel, insurance, minimum debt payments, etc. — and discretionary wants, not needs. If you share household finances, this task should be done alone and then compare it together. Hopefully the non-discretionary column aligns. Also, this is the starting place in determining the emergency account capacity you need — next “what/if” — for the number of months you’re comfortable with. The key is to endure the next unexpected interruption in cash flow without damaging your net worth. So whether you’re a DOD civilian affected by a future furlough, or taking military orders and losing special pays for that tour, being knowledgeable on your expenses and income is the first place you need to start in reducing your financial stress. Got a finance question? Submit financial questions to james.walsh1.ctr@navy. mil and include “Money Talk Question” in the subject line.
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Sailor gets flag from dad’s sea burial
By Gary Younger Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers Public Affairs
A local Sailor recently received a precious gift from the Navy; a U.S. flag that flew over the ship that buried her father at sea. Petty Officer 3rd Class Anita Newman, a calibration technician at Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (FRCMA) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River received the flag July 25. Newman is the daughter of retired Petty Officer 1st Class Julian Lee Chebahtah, who was an aviation maintenance administrationman. Chebahtah served 21 years in the Navy, retiring in 1992. He passed away Sept. 17, 2012, after a six-year battle with cancer. His remains were committed to the sea off the coast of California from USS Boxer (LHD-4) on Nov. 15, 2012. “My dad said he wanted to be buried at sea because he wanted one last ride,” Newman said. Burial at sea is a privilege granted to retirees, honorably discharged from the military. “Her father was her hero and the reason why she joined the Navy,” said Chief Logistics Specialist Aneta Fu-
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Silence is golden, or is it?
Commentary by Father Mike Dolan St. Nicolas Chapel
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Petty Officer 3rd Class Anita Newman, center, holds a flag that flew over USS Boxer (LHD 4) as a memento from her father’s burial at sea. Newman’s father, retired Petty Officer 1st Class Julian Lee Chebahtah, passed away Sept. 17, 2012, after a six-year battle with cancer. His remains were committed to the sea off the coast of California from the Boxer on Nov. 15, 2012. Presenting the flag July 25 are Lt. Cdr. Michael Windom, left, and Chief Logistics Specialist Aneta Fusilero. silero, Newman’s mentor at FRCMA Patuxent River who helped get the flag from USS Boxer. “I wanted to show her that the chiefs here care about Sailors, and this is something that could make a huge impact on her career.” Fusilero contacted Master Chief Avionics Technician Armando Rodriguez, the FRCMA Pax River Maintenance Master Chief. Rodriguez was serving aboard the Boxer when Chebahtah was buried at sea who reached out to Boxer’s Chief’s Mess.
“[Burial at Sea] is a way to celebrate, commemorate and honor our shipmates,” Rodriguez said. He said that four or five burials-at-sea occurred from the Boxer that November day. Newman was presented a well-worn flag from the Boxer during a short surprise ceremony last month. “I wasn’t able to make it out to the ship for my father’s ceremony, but to have something from the burial means a lot,” Newman said.
Is silence golden? The answer is a qualified yes. Silence is golden when it prevents a lie from being told or a rumor from being started. It’s golden when it protects an innocent person or persons. It’s golden when it preserves and protects a valid or sacramental trust. At other times to say silence is golden is suspect at best, and destructive at worst. Consider Jesus’ commission for us to go forth and preach the gospel, but we remain silent. Pope Saint Gregory the Great said the shepherd’s silence will always harm his flock, but we remain silent. Saint John Chrysostom said that it’s impossible for the Christian not to influence others, but we remain silent. Archbishop Charles Chaput said that there is nothing more empty-headed in a pluralistic democracy then telling citizens to keep quiet about their beliefs, but we remain silent. Ellie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and author, said
St. Nicolas Chapel Schedule Father Mike Dolan silence can make us accomplices since it helps the oppressor and never the victim; it encourages the tormentor, never the tormented, but we remain silent. Martin Luther King Jr. said there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but one must take it because it is right, but we remain silent. Nelson Mandela, the once imprisoned champion for racial equality in South Africa and ultimately elected the first black president of South Africa, said you are a child of God born to make manifest the glory of God and you playing small doesn’t serve the world, but we remain silent. Pope Benedict XVI said God gave us a spirit of power
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to speak truth openly and frankly, but we remain silent. Shhh, don’t rock the boat. Mind your own business. But silence is more often for us and humanity dangerous and destructive. There is no need to force your morals rather speak them and live them completely.
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Pax Pros of the week Pax Pros of the Week are submitted to and selected by the naval air station’s command master chief, CMDMC William Lloyd-Owen. The certificates presented serve as recognition for the “hard work and dedication” the individuals display on a daily basis.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Roberts, right, an air traffic controller with air operations; presented Aug. 14.
Petty Officer 1st Class Tanika McFadden, legalman with the Pax River legal office; presented Aug. 27.
Adela Ocasio, a seamstress with clothing sales; presented Aug. 28.
Master-at-Arms Mark Miller, left; presented Aug. 8.
Barbara “Ms. Jeannie” Norris at the Child Development Center; presented Aug. 14.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Magee aviation boatswain’s mate (handling) with air operations; presented Aug. 20.
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Debbie Bailey from the River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center; presented Aug. 20.
Kerry Davis, right, at Drill Hall Fitness and Sports Center; presented Aug. 9.
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Celebrating service
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Fanelli earns Achievement Medal
Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Fanelli, an air operations naval aircrewman (helicopter), is pinned with a Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal during the naval air station’s August quarters, which he earned during his assignment to a previous command.
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Fair winds and following seas, Fornier
Petty Officer 1st Class John Fornier, an air traffic controller with air operations, receives a Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal during the naval air station’s August quarters as he retires from the Navy.
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Laska retires after 39 years
From left, Larry Hollingsworth, Naval Air Systems Command’s Avionics Systems Engineering Department (AIR 4.5) director, presents Joseph Laska with a Meritorious Civilian Service award during Laska’s retirement ceremony Aug. 22. Laska retired after 39 years of government service, his last position as the deputy director for the Independent Technical Review Office and AIR 4.5E.
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Balazs reaches 30
Rear Adm. Paul Sohl, Naval Air Systems Command assistant commander for Logistics and Industrial Operations (AIR 6.0), presents a certificate signifying 30 years of service to Todd Balazs on Aug. 27. Balazs is the Air6.0 deputy assistant commander.
Burnin’ down the house
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From left, Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan Telenga, Chief Petty Officer William Meyer, Lt. Cmdr. Clinton Stonewall and Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Simmons were among a group of volunteer firefighters participating in a handson exercise Aug. 24 where a large two-story frame house in Great Mills was donated to burn for training purposes.
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NAVAIR employees win Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness awards By Emily Funderburk Naval Air Systems Command Total Force Communications
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From left, Capt. Jim Litsch, Steve Cricchi, Tania Dawson, Paula Hummer, Kristin Wathen, Suzanne Perry, Sonny Fann and Dan Nega after an awards ceremony in Leonardtown, Md., July 30 to celebrate Hummer receiving the 2013 Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Notable Employer Award from the St. Mary’s County Commission for People with Disabilities. ployees with disabilities at Patuxent River as of July 2013, which includes 77 employees with a targeted disability and 370 military veterans with a 30 percent or more service-connected disability rating. Nationally, NAVAIR has hired 2,870 employees with disabilities as of July 2013. As the lead human resource specialist for NAVAIR’s Engineer and Scientist Developmental Pro-
gram, Hummer often works oneon-one with people with disabilities to help them navigate the federal government hiring process. She also coordinates and plans all NAVAIR meet-and-greet hiring events, giving people with disabilities the chance to meet with NAVAIR hiring managers, interview for jobs and tour Naval Air Station Patuxent River. In addition to recruiting, Hum-
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Two Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) employees recently won 2013 Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Awards from the St. Mary’s County Commission for People with Disabilities. Paula Hummer, a recruiter for individuals with disabilities, won a Notable Employer Award, and financial technician Chris Huseman won the Vicki Brown Award, formerly the Outstanding Person with Disability Award. The awards are part of the commission’s mission to create awareness about the disability community. “It’s especially gratifying to see Paula and Chris being recognized by the St. Mary’s County commissioners because it’s a tangible outcome of the commitment NAVAIR has made to provide opportunities and support for individuals with disabilities within the local community,” said Steve Cricchi, an executive champion of NAVAIR’s Individuals with Disabilities Advisory Team and director of NAVAIR’s Integrated Systems Evaluation, Experimentation and Test Development. Thanks in part to Hummer’s efforts, NAVAIR has hired 846 em-
the organization from this part of our community.” Huseman, who has cerebral palsy and uses a walker, was praised for enjoying all aspects of life and participating in advancing barrier-free access for all. After graduating from Leonardtown High School in 2001, he tutored students at night via the St. Mary’s County public school adult education program before coming to work at NAVAIR in 2006. Now, he spends his spare time with friends and participates in the Peers, Activities and Learning Skills and Special Friends Programs, which offer social events for persons with special needs. He also works as the scoring official for his high school’s volleyball team. “I felt very honored and excited about receiving the award,” Huseman said. “Disabled people need the opportunity to work. We have a lot to offer the workforce.” This year’s awards ceremony, held in Leonardtown, Md., coincided with the 23rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The act was the first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities, banning discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, public accommodation, public services, transportation and telecommunications.
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Around Town Calvert County events Today, 7-8:30 p.m. Calvert library, Prince Frederick Jeff Yeager transcends the earnestness of the simplicity gurus with a humorous, Dave Barry-like twist and explains how, if you’re looking for something more in life, you can find it in something less. His books will be available for sale and signing.
Warrior’s Rest Sanctuary, American Chestnut Land Trust Depart from Warrior’s Rest and enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek. Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours, frequently against wind and tides, and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek. Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 8. Reservations are required. This event is located off of Scientists’ Cliffs Road in Port Republic, Md. Call 410-5355327 or visit www.acltweb.org.
First Free Friday
Screening of The Loving Story
Frugal Living: Meet the Ultimate Cheapskate!
Friday, 5-8 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum Museum and Drum Point Lighthouse are open and free to the public. Free 30-minute cruises aboard the Wm. B. Tennison sponsored by Dennis and Jan Biennas and M&T Bank. Enjoy the Navy Cruisers on the PNC Waterside Stage starting at 7 p.m.
Garden Smarter: Fall Vegetable Gardening
Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m. Calvery library, Prince Frederick Don’t hang up your gloves just yet! Learn cold weather gardening and your salad days can continue into the wintry months.
Guided Canoe Trip
Saturday, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Monday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Calvert library, Prince Frederick The moving account of Richard and Mildred Loving, who were arrested in 1958 for violating Virginia’s ban on interracial marriage. Their struggle culminated in a landmark Supreme Court decision, Loving v. Virginia (1967) which overturned antimiscegenation laws in the United States. Screening followed by a discussion.
JobSource Mobile Career Center
Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. Calvert library, Prince Frederick Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38-foot mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio
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Yes! You Can Use a Computer!
Wednesday, 2-3 p.m. Calvert library, Southern Branch Adult beginners can learn the basics of searching the internet. Register by calling 410-326-5289.
St. Mary’s County events Art & Entertainment in Leonardtown
Friday, 5-8 p.m. Leonardtown Town Square Experience an evening of music, theater, visual arts and interactive displays as First Fridays celebrates Leonardtown as the newest Arts and Entertainment District in Maryland. Jennifer Cooper and Groovespan on stage, local artists creating new pieces en plein air (“in the open air”), horse-andcarriage rides, children’s crafts, interactive art and cupcakes! Participate in the Art Walk around Town and vote for your favorite piece. Visit http://leonardtownfirstfridays. com or call the Town Office at 301-475-9791.
Introduction to Computers Monday, 2-4 p.m. Leonardtown library
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JobSource Mobile Career Center Tuesday, 1-4 p.m. Leonardtown library The mobile career center will be parked at the library to provide assistance with job searching using the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
Elsewhere BAYCSS 8th Annual Golf Tournament Sept 13, registration at 7 a.m.; shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Compass Pointe Golf Links, Pasadena, Md. Bay Community Support Services, Inc. (BAY-CSS) will hold its 8th Annual BAYCSS Golf Tournament to support the vital programs and services it provides to people with disabilities in Maryland. Come early and enjoy complimentary breakfast provided by Starbucks and Panera Bread. To avoid long registration lines, please consider registering online at www.baycss.org/ golf.html. Contact Brandy Blackstone at 443-336-7588 or blackstoneb@baycss.org.
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