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Boosting Security With ID Scans

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Happy Birthday U.S. Navy

Vol. 71, No. 40

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Celebrating 71 Years of Community Partnership

Don’t ‘mess’ with Pax River

October 9, 2014

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Dumping household trash illegal and costly, say officials

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

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ase officials are reminding personnel working or residing on NAS Patuxent River that the dumpsters across the installation are not for household waste.

“People cannot bring trash on to the installation and throw it into our dumpsters,” Base residents can use said Jeff Boyd, the dumpsters at the facility support Recycling Center, Building contract manager with Naval Facili604, to dispose of large ties Engineering unwanted pieces of furniCommand. “And ture, such as mattresses, residents cannot but must coordinate with toss their refuse Lincoln Housing first. or leave unwanted large pieces of furCall 240-895-3208. niture lying near the dumpsters.”

Dumpster trash removal is a contracted service with a fixed price based on the amount of tonnage collected each year at Pax, officials said.

“If we produce more tonnage than expected because people are bringing their refuse onto the base [or are illegally dumping large items], then that skews our numbers and can potentially cost the Navy more money in increased pricing when the next contract is awarded,” Boyd said.

Also, drivers do not exit their truck when emptying the dumpsters and anything left outside the containers is not their responsibility; therefore, those items are often left behind and not removed, he said.

“Mattresses are the most common offloaded item we see and we’ve had to issue service tickets and use the [Base Operating Services] contract to remove them from different areas,” said Roslyn Williams, an inspector working with Boyd, “and that’s not an efficient use of taxpayer dollars.”

Boyd went on to explain that individuals living on base have a different trash collection contractor from the company that empties the dumpsters, and they must coordinate their refuse disposal through Lincoln Housing.

10 million

Nearly 20 people per minute, or 10 million women and men per year, are victims of domestic violence by a partner.

3-10 million 75% Three to 10 million

children witness domestic violence in their homes, and research has shown children who witness domestic violence, and do not get help, are more likely to become victims or perpetrators of future abuse.

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Nearly three out of four Americans personally know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence.

One in three women and one in four men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner within his or her lifetime.

One in five women and one in seven men have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner in his or her lifetime.

This violence accounts for 15 percent of all violent crime.

Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Proclamation targets prevention with community engagement

By Ed Wright Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

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avy Installations Command (CNIC) took action Oct. 1 to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month by hosting a short ceremony for its headquarters staff.

“We need to be sensitive of the folks we work with and look for the indicators of violence,” Vice Adm. William French, Commander, Navy Installations Command, said during the event. “This is an integral part of what we do to take care of each other.”

In an effort to raise awareness,

French signed a Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation as part of the ceremony.

According to the proclamation, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is intended to inform and

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EXTINGUISHER SHOP:

Helping to douse the flames

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

Beaches, fishing areas and campgrounds Trash cans and dumpsters are located at campsites, beaches and public fishing areas for the convenience of visitors, but if the cans are full, people must carry out their trash.

“If the cans are full, please don’t leave your trash,” said Sue St. Onge, recreational administrative assistant and campsite coordinator. “Take

33% and 25% 20% and 14%

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

The dual agent flight line fire extinguisher carts each hold a canister of CO2 and a canister of PKP, or potassium bicarbonate.

There’s a building at NAS Patuxent River that supplies and services the one piece of equipment everyone hopes they never have to use — the fire extinguisher.

“There are over 10,000 fire extinguishers in buildings all across the installation,” said

John Pardoe, fire extinguisher service technician with the Naval District Washington (NDW) Fire and Emergency Services at NAS Pax River. “And there are another 182 extinguisher carts along the flight line.”

Type A is normal combustible fire, such as burning wood or paper; Type B is flammable liquid, such as gasoline; and Type C is an energized or electrical equipment fire.

Types of Extinguishers

Earlier this year, a new dual agent flight line fire

Extinguishers are used for three different classifications of fire: Type A, B and C.

In the Hangar

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Burst of Color 5K Fun Run/Walk

U.S. Navy Photo by Connie Hempel

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Andrea Bloomfield unwinds an oil boom during recertification training for the Facility Response Team (FRT) recently conducted at NAS Patuxent River. The team plays a critical role in the base’s ability to transport large quantities of jet fuel onboard via barge, supporting the overall mission as well as tenant commands’ missions.

Oil spill exercise tests NAS Pax River’s response team

By Shawn Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

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AS Patuxent River recently conducted Facility Response Team (FRT) recertification in the Patuxent River near the installation, ensuring the team is ready to protect the environment from oil spills in the water at any time.

The FRT is the first responders for all waterborne oil spills and is federally mandated by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to provide around-the-clock response to reported oil spills – Navy as well as local and regional spills, if called upon to assist.

“It’s our responsibility to keep our shorelines clean, water supplies clean and our harbor clean,” said David Wick, NAS Pax River’s port operations officer. “Our primary mission is to reduce the effects of oil spills to the environment, property and life. We will respond immediately to any emergency spill and contain it as quickly as possible, and this training will keep us prepared.”

The team plays a critical role in the base’s ability to transport large quantities of jet fuel on base via barge, supporting the base’s overall mission as well as the mission’s of each tenant command. Without the FRT, the base would not be able to use the barge as it would lose its authorization for marine transfer capability (MTC). The fuel would then have to be trucked into the station, likely causing severe logistical problems, Wick said.

“Without our MTC, we would need 100 tanker trucks for every one barge,” Wick explained. “It would also take two hours for every truck to offload, compared to 8 to 9

hours for each barge.”

Marine transfer is a vital skill for the FRT. Before fuel transfer even begins, the team surrounds the fuel barge with boom to protect the shoreline and habitat areas, ensuring the entire operating area is encapsulated during transfer, Wick said.

Once the transfer is completed, they assess the water inside and outside the boom to ensure there were no leaks.

After everything is evaluated, they retrieve their equipment.

Preparations for the team’s equipment can also be extensive.

Before, annual recertification, team members must verify the inventory and condition of every piece of gear; which consists of 12,500 feet of containment boom, 12 tow brindles, 24 anchor kits, nine small craft, all life vests, dewatering pumps, generators, communication equipment, vacuum truck and various support equipment staged throughout the port operations complex.

“They must also ensure that all the mechanical equipment is turnkey,” Wick said, “meaning it will start and run every time.”

“NAS Pax has one of the most diversified and capable FRTs in the Navy,” he said.

“Our crew goes above and beyond to make sure we are ready to meet any and every challenge.”

Wick also noted that the Pax team has received recognition from Tagerson Maritime Inc., the certifying officials, as one of the Navy’s best FRTs over the past five years and stated that success is “directly tied into the professionalism of all the Pax pros who make up the team.”

U.S. Navy Photo by Shawn Graham

More than 600 runners participated in the Burst of Color 5K Fun Run/Walk Oct. 4 at the West Basin Marina on NAS Patuxent River. Hundreds of spectators lined the street showering the runners with environmentally friendly plantbased dye throughout the race. The race is used as an outlet for team building, family time, bonding and camaraderie.

Base boosts security with continued ID scans More than 200 cards confiscated at gates this year

By Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

The Navy launched new entry control procedures this year as part of its ongoing efforts to heighten security measures at its installations worldwide.

Many experienced this new process firsthand if they’ve had their ID card scanned by the sentry upon reaching the installation’s entry control point (ECP).

The handheld scanners, part of the Navy Access Control Management System (NACMS), are used to verify if a person is authorized access onto the installation. After the card is scanned, the information is compared against numerous Navy databases aligned with NACMS, to verify the person’s credential is legit.

“By doing these scans, we’re increasing safety and security for everyone working here,” said Capt. Heidi Fleming, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer. “These scans tell us if you’re still an employee with the Navy and if your card is still valid.”

The time it takes for the sentry to scan the card and receive an access “granted” or “denied” message on the scanner takes 3-5 seconds, unless it’s the first time the card has been scanned; ini-

Credential Types

Active duty, Reservist, foreign military on temporary duty, DOD civilians: CAC ID Contractors and Vendors: NCACS Military dependents age 10 or older, and military retirees: TESLIN

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn D. Graham

A security patrolman scans a common access card before allowing a driver access to NAS Patuxent River. The system uses Sailors’ and civilians’ ID cards to provide a real-time list of who is authorized on base. tial scans can take anywhere from 8-17 seconds, said Chief Warrant Officer 3 Bernardo Escalet, a Pax River security officer.

“The initial scan takes a little longer because the card’s information is being registered into the handheld scanner’s independent database,” he said. “We do anticipate some increased wait time at the gates and we want people to understand that it’s due to this required, increased security measure mandated by [Commander, Navy Installations Command] and not the sentry.”

When the ID scan process was being phased in from mid-March to May, individu-

als with IDs that resulted in an access “denied” message were advised to have their ID card corrected by the CAC/ Pass and ID office before the actual program launched, Escalet said. And, beginning in June when the program went into effect, those with an ID that resulted in a “denied” message had their ID confiscated and were not allowed on base.

“Since June, we’ve had to confiscate more than 200 IDs for various reasons, and have denied access to most of those. Many of those confiscations could have been prevented if the employees and dependents had ensured their card was valid,” Escalet

Some Causes for Access Denial Expired Damaged or mutilated Previously reported as lost or stolen Defective barcode Retiree cards that show an expiration date, retiree cards should show an indefinite expiration date said. “If someone is directed to surrender their ID by the sentry at the ECP, we encourage [him or her] to comply with the sentry and follow the sentry’s directions on how to obtain a new ID.” Individuals who have been denied access and those who believe their card will result in access being denied must make an appointment with

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TRASH

Continued from 1 it with you to prevent it from being torn open and scattered by animals.”

In June, volunteers from across Pax participated in Clean the Bay Day, picking up 300 pounds of trash and 300 pounds of recyclable material along three miles of shoreline at Cedar Point, Hog Point and Fishing Point. Just three months later, in August, staff from the environmental division collected another 42 bags of trash at the same locations.

“It included plastics, cans, diapers, food waste and more,” said Lance McDaniel, environmental division director.

Officials offered this advice: Be considerate; be responsible. Refuse and fish waste not properly disposed of or left lying on beaches and in bushes will attract vermin, including gulls and vultures, creating a potential Bird Air Strike Hazard, or BASH, problem for the installation’s aircraft, McDaniel said.

Anyone observing unauthorized dumping is asked to contact base security at 301342-3208.

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extinguisher cart made its debut here and is now used in hangars across the base. The carts contain one 20-pound canister of CO2 and one 50-pound canister of PKP — or Purple K Powder — which replaced Halon gas, an environmentally unfriendly chemical known to contribute to ozone layer depletion.

“The extinguisher carts are for use by anyone — military or civilian — working in or around a hangar,” Pardoe said, “and since the end of last year, we’ve trained over 2,000 individuals on their proper use.”

The dual agent extinguisher cart on the flight line, where a fuel or electrical fire is more likely, is for Type B and C classified fires.

“People are trained to use the cart’s CO2 canister first because PKP, while effective, is ‘dirty’ and will leave a purple residue behind,” said Chris Schaefer, fire protection inspector, adding that the PKP is also highly corrosive.

In an Office Building The fire extinguishers encountered by most people, however, are the ubiquitous red 10-pound, Type ABC cylinders that hang on the walls of every office building across the installation. “[National Fire Protection Association] regulation states there must be a fire extinguisher every 75 feet,” Schaefer said, “and each one lasts about 30 to 45 seconds — enough time to put

out a small wastebasket fire, for example.”

While the Extinguisher Shop issues, services and tracks every single fire extinguisher on the air station, they can’t possibly maintain all of them, Schaefer said, so they train and rely on building facility managers and hangar personnel to conduct equipment inspections.

“As fire protection inspectors, we’ll check on them to make sure they’re doing their monthly recordkeeping,” he said. “They need to check each cylinder in their building for rust damage or corrosion, make sure nothing is blocking the hose, that the seal is intact and that the bottle is ready to go; and then note the inspection date on a tag on the extinguisher.”

The Extinguisher Shop The Extinguisher Shop, housed behind Public Works in an 1880s dairy barn left over from the farmland the Navy acquired before building the base, conducts a more detailed maintenance.

Every five years, the CO2 extinguishers are torn apart, tested and hydrated; the same process applies to the Type ABC extinguishers, but on a 12-year cycle. The Extinguisher Shop is a repository of testing equipment, heavy machinery, cylinder storage, replacement parts and detailed recordkeeping.

“For every bottle that comes in, we record the cylinder number, its age and size, what’s inside, what pressure we tested it at, what date and year it was tested. Then we affix certain iden-

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Learn to use a fire extinguisher

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

There may be a red fire extinguisher hanging right outside your office, but would you know how to use it if you had to put out a fire?

The Naval District Washington (NDW) Fire and Emergency Services at NAS Patuxent River offers all personnel free fire extinguisher training, and they’re willing to come to your command or office building to teach it.

“We have a portable laser fire extinguisher training system that allows us to train personnel safely, in their own offices,” said Chris Schaefer, a fire protection inspector with NDW Fire and Emergency Services at NAS Pax River.

The system uses a laser to replicate the extinguisher discharge, which is directed at a screen with a simulated fire. The system can sense if the trainee is aiming and using the extinguisher correctly, and if they are standing an effective distance from the base of the fire.

“We always use the acronym PASS,” Schaefer said. “Pull pin, aim,

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Fire protection inspector Chris Schaefer demonstrates the laser-driven fire extinguisher training program. squeeze and sweep. And our simulated system can train people to be properly prepared in case of a real fire emergency.”

To schedule fire extinguisher training, contact Schaefer at christopher.schaefer@navy, 301-7574685, or John Caulder at john.caulder@navy.mil, 301-757-4681.

tification labels in their exact required position,” Pardoe said.

All ongoing training classes, testing and repair fall under Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Ad-

ministration certification, and every five years, the shop, its records and methods are inspected and personnel recertified.

The shop earned its current recertification on Jan. 15.

one spotting Gnorman can email tester@dcmilitary.com or phone 301-342-4163 now through 5 p.m.

Friday, and include a brief description of where he’s located. All correct answers are entered into a drawing and one name is chosen to win a Center Stage Theater movie ticket. The same person cannot win more than once per month. Last week’s winner was Amanda Marge who found Gnorman on Page 6, in the Chef movie poster.

cial practices begin in November.

For more information, contact Dan Smith at 831-524-5888 or daniel.b.smith1973@gmail.com, or Steve Appell at 240-577-4811 or appellsf@gmail.com.

NEWS BRIEFS On Base: Cedar Point Road Work 7 a.m. Saturday through 5 a.m. Monday Crack sealing work will take place on Cedar Point Road from Gate 2 to Taxiway Alpha. Only one lane will be closed at a time, leaving one lane available for vehicular traffic in each direction. Road work is dependent upon good weather.

Flu shots Active-duty military: 8-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in preventive medicine; Eligible beneficiaries and DOD civilians: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. immunization clinic TRICARE beneficiaries enrolled off base can receive influenza vaccination from their Primary Care Manager (PCM). TRICARE beneficiaries can also receive the seasonal Influenza vaccine from a TRICARE retail network pharmacy at no cost; no PCM referral required. Find a participating pharmacy online at http://expressscripts.com/TRICARE/pharmacy/, or call 877-363-1303. Active-duty military who receive the vaccination from a provider other than their supporting Medical Treatment Facility

(MTF) must supply proof of vaccination to their (MTF) and their command within 24 hours of receiving the vaccination.

HX-21 Change of Command 2 p.m. Oct. 23 Hangar 111 Cmdr. Timothy Burke relieves Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Neville as commanding officer of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21.

Federal Aid Impact Survey for Southern Maryland Schools Military families can have a major positive impact on funding for area public schools by completing and returning the Federal Impact Aid form being sent home with all St. Mary’s and Calvert County students. The forms help schools report accurate data on their application for federal funding, which help pay district operating expenses. The amount of aid provided is based on the number of students with parents/guardians who are active-duty military, or reside or work on federal property. Incomplete forms will cause the school system to receive less money. For questions about the Federal Impact Aid form, call the principal of your child’s school, the Department of Student Ser-

vices or the NAS Patuxent River School Liaison Officer at 301-7571871.

FallFest 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31 Religious Programming Center, Building 401 Alternative trick-or-treating for all children. Games, candy, food and costume contest.

239th Marine Corps Birthday Ball 6-11 p.m. Nov. 15 Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department This year’s Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration is open to all.

Tickets are on sale at the Marine Aviation Detachment (MAD), Building 102. Cost: $20, E-5 and below; $40, E-6 to E-9, and dates of MAD Marines and Marine Corps League members; $45 officers, warrant officers and Marine Corps League members; and $50, retirees, other military and additional guests. Contact Capt.

Daniel Hagarty at 301-342-7776 or daniel.hagarty@navy.mil, or Gunnery Sgt. Gary Bliss at 301-3421427 or gary.bliss@navy.mil.

Where’s Gnorman?

Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Any-

Off Base Youth Wrestling Coaches Needed The St. Mary’s Wrestling Club is looking for motivated individuals with college or high school wrestling experience who are interested in returning to the sport and teaching St. Mary’s County youths ages 4-18. Group meets at Leonardtown High School. Contact Dan Smith at 831-524-5888 or daniel.b.smith1973@gmail.com, or Steve Appell at 240-577-4811 or appellsf@gmail.com.

Youth Wrestling The St. Mary’s Wrestling Club has opened registration for the 2014-15 season. Open Mat has begun at Leonardtown High School from 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and offi-

St. Nicholas Chapel Service Schedule Catholic Services Mass 5 p.m. Sundays through October Continuing Catholic Development (CCD) Postponed until further notice

Protestant Services Worship 11 a.m. Sunday Men’s Discipleship 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday Religious Programming Center Women’s Study 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday and 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday Religious Programming Center

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Funding college: Understanding financial aid Many students and parents do not apply for financial aid because their families mistakenly think that their income is too high or they can’t afford college whatsoever. For many families, however, financial aid is the major source of money for college.

Financial aid can come from the federal government, state government, private companies/organizations or from the college itself.

There are several types of financial aid available, such as grants and scholarships, which you don’t have to repay; loans, which you do have to repay; and work study, which helps you pay for college out of your earnings.

According to a study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the nation’s total outstanding student loan balance reached

FFSC

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.

1-2-3 Magic: noon to 2 p.m.

Oct. 14 and 21 Infant Massage at Glenn Forest Community Center: 9-9:45 a.m. Oct. 9 and 16 Couples Communication: 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 9

Paying for College Seminar

Jim Walsh NAS Patuxent River Fleet and Family Support Center $1.2 trillion in 2013, a figure that is greater than Americans’ collective credit card debt. The typical borrower left campus last year with a diploma in one hand and a $29,400 bill in the other.

Colleges base financial aid eligibility on a calculation of what a family should be able to pay toward college costs, called the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The difference between the EFC and actual college costs, as determined by the college, is the family’s financial need.

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 301-342-4911 or 202-685-6019.

Ready Navy

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

www.ready.navy.mil Hazardous weather is possible any time. Get a free

EFMP is a DOD program that addresses the special needs of military families.

6-8 pm. Oct. 15 and Nov. 6 Topics include: What is financial aid; FAFSA; grants, loans and work study; tax credit; scholarships; Post 9/11 G.I. Bill and more.

Families of middle school and high school students are encouraged to attend. Free to participate, but space is limited to 35.

Register by calling 301-342-4911.

Colleges try to cover this need with financial aid, either through government aid or their own institutional aid. If the family does not get enough financial aid to match its financial need, the difference is called “unmet need.” For many families, even their EFC may be difficult to afford.

To learn more about financial aid and how to pay for college, plan to attend one of the Paying for College presentations offered at the Fleet and Family Sup-

port Center. These sessions are presented by me and Dawn Simpson, NAS Patuxent River’s School Liaison Officer.

Topics covered include the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), various other funding sources, and tips on applying for and winning scholarships.

A college education is one of the biggest consumer purchases you may ever make; it certainly pays to explore all your financial options.

Financial Counseling Services

See more FFSC classes on Facebook.

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. Email James Lettner at james.lettner@navy.mil.

The Personal Financial Educator can help individuals and families in managing their finances, resolving financial problems and to reach long-term goals. Take control of your finances and make an appointment with a counselor by calling 301342-5442.

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 301-7571861 to speak with the NAS Patuxent River Ombudsman Coordinator.

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Capt. Stephen Tedford, the new program manager for the Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Program Office (PMA-251), provides comments Sept. 18 during his change of command ceremony as outgoing program manager, Capt. James “Jim” Donnelly, looks on. As the program manager, Tedford will lead a team of more than 700 people, jointly located at NAS Patuxent River and Lakehurst, N.J.

About Capt. Stephen Tedford

Previous assignments: Before reporting to PMA-251 in April 2012, Tedford served as the P-3 sustainment integrated product team lead and was responsible for the complete structural sustainment of 172 P-3 aircraft and the execution of a $1.5 billion budget.

During his operational tours and as a naval aviator, Tedford accumulated more than 3,100 flight hours in 40 different aircraft. He also served as commanding officer of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 30, where he executed a $25 million annual budget and earned the 2009 Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award.

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CENTER STAGE MOVIES l l

Movie Line: 301-342-5033 Reservations: 301-342-3648

l Ticket Prices: E-1 to E-5 category: adults, $3.50 and youths ages 6-11, $2.50. All others: adults, $4.50; youths ages 6-11, $3.50. l 3-D glasses: $1 l Authorized ID required for admission

Thursday, October 9 6:30 p.m., The Identical

(Rated: PG, 1 hr. 47 mins.)

Identical twin brothers are separated at birth during the Great Depression. Their parents cannot afford to give them both a life beyond poverty, so one is adopted by loving family. Despite their different upbringings, the boys’ shared passion for music causes their lives to unknowingly intersect. One of the boys becomes the famous rock n’ roll legend, Drexel Hemsley, while the other, Ryan Wade, struggles to find balance between his love for music and trying to please his evangelist father and his devoted mother who have very different plans for his life in the ministry.

Friday, October 10 6:30 p.m., No Good Deed

(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 24 mins.)

Terri, a devoted wife and mother of two, lives an ideal life that takes a dramatic turn when her home and children are threatened by Colin, a charming stranger who smooth-talks his way into her house, claiming car trouble. The unexpected invitation leaves her and her family terrorized and fighting for survival.

Free showing 9 p.m. Lone Survivor

(Rated: R, 2 hrs. 1 min.) This movie tells the story of four Navy SEALs on an ill-fated

VIOLENCE

Continued from 1 engage the community regarding preventing domestic violence throughout the Navy. Domestic violence occurs when people find themselves in stressful situations without community resources and unaware of how to cope.

“The right voice at the right time to the right person can open somebody up and you can find out things that you didn’t know,” French said. “But in many cases you find out things and can help them from there.”

Navy Installations Command has a wide variety of resources to support Sailors and their families and wants everyone to know about those services that may be of help. Support services are for family members and not exclusively for someone who is in trouble.

Many times an individual may know of someone who needs help and can provide a tremendous amount of support by knowing where and how to get them in touch with the right person or program.

“Navy Family Advocacy supports the prevention of domestic violence through clinical counseling, new parent support programs and workshops that support family resiliency in dealing with the stress of naval service,” said Matt Straughan, CNIC family support program director.

Installation Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSCs) located across the Navy, have licensed clinical counselors who can provide services and support to help couples build their relationship skills and work through common relationship problems, for example, parenting challenges through every stage of a child’s life.

When domestic violence occurs, the Family Advocacy Program supports victims and also provides treatment for offenders.

For more information about where to go for assistance, individuals may call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www. thehotline.org.

covert mission to neutralize a high-level Taliban operative who are ambushed by enemy forces in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan; based on The NewYork Times bestseller.

Saturday, October 11 Free showing 4 p.m., Midway

(Rated: PG, 2 hrs. 12 mins.)

See the factual account of America’s aerial and naval assault against the Japanese for control of the strategic Pacific island.

7 p.m., Dolphin Tale 2

(Rated: PG, 2 hrs.) It has been several years since young

Sawyer Nelson and the dedicated team at the Clearwater Marine Hospital, headed by Dr. Clay Haskett, rescued a Dolphin named Winter. With the help of Dr. Cameron McCarthy, who developed a unique prosthetic tail for the injured dolphin, they were able to save her life. Yet their fight is not over.Winter’s surrogate mother has passed away, leaving Winter without the only poolmate she has ever known. However, the loss of Panama may have even greater repercussions for Winter, who, according to USDA regulations, cannot be housed alone, as dolphins’ social behavior requires them to be paired with other dolphins.

9:30 p.m., No Good Deed

See more Center Stage movie information online.

(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 24 mins.)

Sunday, October 12 Free sneak preview 2 p.m., Fury

(Rated: R, 2 hrs.) April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European theater, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts

to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.

Admittance begins a 1 p.m. on a first come, first served basis. No cameras, camera phones or other recording devices are permitted.

Monday, October 13 and Tuesday, October 14 Theater is not open

Wednesday, October 15 6:30 p.m., Dolphin Tale 2 (Rated: PG, 2 hrs.)

MWR For all MWR news, visit www.cnic. navy.mil/Patuxent and click on the Fleet and Family Readiness tab.

Phone directory Information, Tickets and Travel Office 301-342-3648 River’s Edge - 301-342-3656 NRC Solomons - 410-326-2840 Drill Hall - 301-757-3943 Energy Zone - 301-342-5449 Customized Creations - 301-342-6293

Special Events Navy Birthday Week Celebrations Birthday Cake Cutting at the River’s Edge: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 10 Movies Under the Stars featuring “Top Gun:” 7 p.m. Oct. 10 West Basin Marina Free movie showing: “Lone Survivor:” 9 a.m. Oct. 10 Center Stage Theater Free movie showing: “Midway:” 4 p.m.

Oct. 11 Center Stage Theater Navy Birthday Golf Tournament at Cedar Point Golf Course: 7 a.m. to noon Oct. 13; cost: $10 per person

Haunted House at Historic Mattapany (Quarters A) 6-9 p.m. Oct. 23-25 Cost: $5 per person Featuring a haunted barn maze, abandoned town in the Wild West, bamboo trail of horrors, kids zone and more.

Warning: This event may not be suitable for children ages 10 and younger.

Scan to see more MWR events on Facebook.

River’s Edge Comics on Duty Oct. 16 Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; show starts at 7 p.m. Limited tickets available at River’s Edge and ITT Office.

NRC Solomons Pumpkin Carving Contest 3-8 p.m. Oct. 11 Campfire pit next to the log cabins Cost: $8 per person. Pumpkin carving contest is open to the first 50 patrons.

Join us for a spooky afternoon with the family that includes a pumpkin carving contest, campfire, hayride, DJ, marshmallows to roast and more.

Customized Creations Craft Fair Vendor Registration Registration is accepted based on the following schedule: Oct. 14, past crafters; and Oct. 20, DOD civilians and con-

tractors. All registration forms must be submitted in person at Customized Creations located in Building 652 off Millstone Road. This year’s festival is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 in Drill Hall; rain date is Dec. 13.

ITT Great Wolf Lodge Adventure Oct. 17-18 Cost: $468 Join the fun at this indoor water park.

Package includes a suite that sleeps six, six passes to the water park and $8 in arcade tokens. Register at the ITT office.

Open to available to all NAS Patuxent River-eligible patrons.

Drill Hall 10K Fall Classic 9 a.m. Oct. 18 Preregistration is $20, and free for active duty without race T-shirt. Register at the Sports and Fitness Office in the Drill Hall.

Energy Zone Krav Maga 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Cost: $154.80 Must register for the entire six-week session; prorating is not available. To register, call 301-757-3943 or stop by the Fitness and Sports Office in the Drill Hall.

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Sailors urged to prepare for Continuation Boards

By Shawn Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

NAS Patuxent River is urging its senior Sailors to prepare for fiscal 2015 Senior Enlisted Continuation Board (SECB), which convenes Oct. 27 to review senior enlisted active-duty military and Reservist with more than 19 years of service.

According to NAVAIR Command Master Chief Bret Joel, the SECB helps maintain the Navy’s best and brightest.

“These selection boards are vital to maintaining the overall health of our service,” Joel said. “It keeps people hungry, and motivated. Collecting a paycheck shouldn’t be the only reason you go to work. Our country and our Navy expect a lot more from us. The entire process is meant for accountability.”

Joel, who also served as a board member in the last SECB, said the board even evaluated his record prior to assuming his duty as a records reviewer.

“The instructions to the board are very clear,” he said.

“All chiefs, senior chiefs and master chiefs will get their records reviewed if they meet the criteria. No one’s exempt.”

Who Is Considered As outlined in NAVADMIN 180/14, E-7 to E-9 Sailors who fall in one of the following categories are being considered: Active component and full time support Sailors with at least 19 years of active service computed from their active duty service date as of Feb. 28, 2014, and three-years’ time-inrate as of June 30, 2014; and Selected Reserve (SELRES) and Voluntary Training Unit (VTU) Sailors with at least 20 years qualifying service as of Feb. 28, 2014, and three-years TIR by June 30, 2014.

What’s Under Review The board will make their selections based on the content of a Sailor’s record. Board members will analyze: Documented misconduct involving either Uniform Code of Military Justice non-judicial punishment or civilian offenses.

Moral or professional dereliction, such as relief for cause or detachment for cause.

Continuity gaps in evaluation reports greater than 90 days.

The Sailor’s evaluation report during the period reviewed includes marks showing substandard or marginal perfor-

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The fiscal 2015 performance-based Senior Enlisted Continuation board (SECB) will convene Oct. 27. The SECB ensures chief petty officers meet and maintain high standards of ethics and professional conduct. mance of duty.

The complete list is available online at www.npc.navy.mil/ boards/enlistedcontinuation.

What’s at Stake Sailors who are not selected for continuation must transfer to the Fleet Reserve or retire by Aug. 31, 2015, unless operationally waived by the Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel. SELRES/ VTU Sailors must transfer by Sept. 1, 2015. Sailors with an approved operational waiver must transfer by Nov. 30.

NAS Pax River Command Master Chief Jeff Owejan urged Sailors to review their online records early.

“You must ensure your

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record is accurate and up to date,” Owejan explained. “Your Official Military Personnel File represents you and it’s imperative that it’s up to date and accurate.”

“The continuation board has expanded from FY13. More people are being evaluated across the Navy’s Total Force including Reserves and some communities that were exempt in previous years,” Owejan said.

The names of board eligible Sailors will be posted to the Navy Enlisted Advancement System website at https:// neasos.cnet.navy.mil, and individuals can view their board eligibility profile sheet on Navy Knowledge Online, https:// wwwa.nko.navy.mil.

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Shannon Goewey was awarded a Bravo Zulu Sept. 30 for her work as a childcare provider at the Child Development Center.

Carlene Baker was awarded a Bravo Zulu Sept. 30 for her work as an administrative assistant at the Child Development Center.

Darlena Montague was awarded a Bravo Zulu Sept.

30 for her work as a childcare provider at the Child Development Center.

Shirley Shade was awarded a Bravo Zulu to for her work as a childcare provider at the Child Development Center.

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From left, Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Andersen, Chief Culinary Specialist Mike Halavin, Chief Aviation Technician Marc Scott and Culinary Specialist 1st Class Crystal Kelly earned a silver medal at the 11th Annual Military Hospitality Alliance Culinary Competition on Sept. 27. The competition included military chefs from all over the world and attracted thousands of spectators.

The Combined Federal Campaign is Underway!

Visit DCMilitary.com/CFC for a complete preview and a full list of participating charities that need your support through donations to help those in need.

Please support their efforts and donate today!

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AROUND TOWN St. Mary’s County: www.visitstmarysmd.com/events-entertainment/

Composting — It’s Cool and Hot 10 a.m. Saturday Home Grown Farm Market, Lexington Park Join the University of Maryland Extension-St. Mary’s Gardeners for information and a brief presentation.

Meet the Airplane: F-4 Phantom Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. presentation Patuxent River Naval Air Museum F-4 Phantom panel experts offer a presentation and discussion starting at 2 p.m. If the sun is shining, there will be a real MiG cockpit to view.

Antique Tractor and Truck Parade

1 p.m. Sunday Leonardtown Square Working and restored farm vehicles from yesteryear line the streets of Leonardtown.

displays and demonstrations, and children can build their own toy boat. Check out the museum’s new aquarium exhibit, River to Bay: Reflections and Connections. Museum admission is free and complimentary parking is available.

Libraries Closed

Music Industry Day: Songwriting

Monday All St. Mary’s County libraries are closed in observance of Columbus Day.

Calvert County: www.calvertcountymd.us

Patuxent River Appreciation Days 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Calvert Marine Museum This family event offers an arts and crafts show, live entertainment and music, free cruises, canoes, river exhibits,

Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday Calvert Library, Prince Frederick Interested in songwriting? Learn about writing music and lyrics, publishing, marketing, copyrighting, licensing, performance rights, royalties, etc. with industry professionals. Register by calling 410-535-0291.

Libraries Closed Monday All Calvert County libraries are closed in observance of Columbus Day.

War of 1812: Lower Marlboro Freedom Day 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11 Lower Marlboro Hall, Lower Marlboro The Colonial port town of Lower Marlboro will bustle again with a festival celebrating the bicentennial of the War of 1812. The event will begin with exhibits on the war and life at the time on display and with performances at the Lower Marlboro United Methodist Church on Lower Marlboro Lane. Maya Davis, research historian from the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland division of the Maryland State Archives, speaks at 2 p.m. at the church. For more information, contact Kirsti Uunila at 410-535-1600, ext. 2504

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“The CAC/Pass and ID office will take appropriate measures to validate the identity of the individual and/or issue a new credential,” he said.

Appointments are encour-

agedandcanbemadeonlineat https://rapids-appointments .dmdc.osd.mil/default aspx. Customers will need to bring two forms of valid government-issued identification, one bearing a photo.

Contractors and commercial vendors should report to their company for an updated credential.

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