Breakthrough Innovator Award
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NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND Celebrating 70 years of community partnership
VOLUME 70, NUMBER 39
October 17, 2013
Patching chipped concrete on runway 6-24 By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer
If loose debris in the road is bothersome when driving a car, imagine the havoc it can wreak when trying to maneuver an aircraft — which is exactly why repairs are currently underway on the airfield at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. “The purpose of the job is to extend the life cycle of the airfield and reduce the risk for a [foreign object debris] incident,” said Joe Dyson, engineering technician with Naval Facilities Engineering Command. Design began in January 2013 after NAVFAC received a work order requesting replacement of joint sealant and spall repairs for runway 6-24. Inspection of the runway revealed some low to high severity joint spalling, which is the flaking and chipping of material broken off from a larger concrete portion, Dyson explained. “Spalling can be caused by snowplows clearing snow or just through typical wear and tear,” he said. “Over time, conventional portland cement concrete pavements may experience rapid deterioration if exposed to excessive heat from aircraft
exhaust, and the [VTOL Joint Strike Fighter] program reported ingesting FOD into their engines which, obviously, is detrimental to their mission.” Dyson explained that the primary landing surface for runway 6-24 is approximately 195 feet wide, made up of separate 12.5x15 ft. concrete blocks. Partial depth spall repairs are being done within the first 1,370 feet of the runway and all of the joint sealant between the blocks will be replaced. “Once a section is marked for repair, the spalled concrete will be saw cut and excavated at least two inches deep,” he said. “The excavation will then be cleaned to prepare the surface for bonding to the new material. Once the newly poured concrete has properly cured, the contractor will replace the joint sealant.” Work is expected to be completed in November; meanwhile, airfield management is dealing with the temporary inconvenience. “We don’t want to hamper flight operations; we must look after flight testing,” said Pax River’s airfield manager, Jim Fletcher. “We had to give notice to Naval Test Wing Atlantic and other users on station to let them know about
U.S. Navy photos by Donna Cipolloni
An F/A-18 flies over Naval Air Station Patuxent River’s runway 6-24. The runway is currently undergoing isolated repairs to patch chipping concrete and replace joint sealant. Repairs are expected to be complete in November. the construction so they can plan around it, since the contractors are out there all day
making repairs.” With runway 6-24 shut down from 7 a.m. to 3:30
p.m., runway 14-32 is the only one in use during the day. From 3:30 p.m. to dusk,
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Cake Cutting kicks off Navy’s 238th Birthday celebration
Photos courtesy of Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Pharaoh McMillian
Naval Air Station Patuxent River and the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River celebrated the Navy’s 238th birthday on Oct. 11 with the traditional birthday cake cutting by the oldest and youngest Sailors. Left photo: Oldest and youngest in attendance at the Navy Ball. Right photo: Oldest and youngest at the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River.
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Pax River’s 238th Navy Birthday Ball Celebrating 70 years of community partnership
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Happy birthday, Gnorman! By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer It all started a year ago as a prank that involved a goofy gnome statue, someone we wanted to poke fun at, Photoshop and a few minutes to kill. Suddenly, Gnorman was born at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Of course, he wasn’t really “Gnorman” yet. He was just a silly image, bearing someone else’s face, hanging up as a joke in the naval air station public affairs office. But we couldn’t let it stop there, and neither could you if your job was to fill the Tester newspaper each week and encourage people across the installation to read it. We began to brainstorm ideas on how we might put the gnome to work. First and foremost was giving him a name. “Gnorman” was an easy choice; he practically named himself. We toyed with the idea of taking photos of him in various locations, running the photos in the newspaper and having people call in to identify where he was in order to win a prize. But driving him around base and taking all those photos required too much effort on our part. We’re not lazy, we’re just busy enough with all that in-
terviewing and writing and those pesky weekly deadlines — hey, that’s our story and we’re sticking to it. Instead, we came up with hiding Gnorman somewhere in the pages of Tester and having our readers locate him. That basically took the onus off us and put it entirely on Breton Helsel, our newspaper layout designer in Gaithersburg, Md., but it’s okay; she enjoys hiding him. “I was skeptical at first,” Helsel said, “but once I determined I was not going to be fired for placing a garden gnome in the newspaper each week, I had a lot of fun trying to find the perfect hiding spot for him.” Helsel keeps Gnorman versatile. Throughout the year she has varied his size; had him appear in both color and black and white; and, just last week, turned Gnorman pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “I thought it’d be great to have Gnorman show his support,” she said. “Who knows, you may see him branching out and supporting other causes in the near future. If that goes over well, he may also try to work in some holiday celebrations.”
Meet Gnorman
Gnorman made his debut
Special Birthday Edition and Prizes To celebrate Gnorman’s birthday, we’ve hidden him not once, but three times throughout this issue of Tester. If you find all three Gnormans, call 301-342-4163 or email tester@ dcmilitary.com with the details, including a brief description of where he appears. We’ll accept emails and calls now through 4:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Then, we’ll take the names of everyone who responded with the correct answers and draw a winner. Prizes this week include a pair of Center Stage Theater movie tickets and a complimentary oil change from Midas, 21544 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park.
in the Oct. 18, 2012, Tester in a rather understated way — on page 14, beneath a reenlistment photo and next to a dermatology ad. His image and contest rules were featured with the headline “Introducing Gnorman the Gnavy Gnome.” That was the one and only time we referred to him as the Gnavy Gnome, since it occurred to us afterward that a branch of the military services may not relish being associated with a diminutive guy in a red pointed hat with butterflies on the soles of his shoes. Deb Whitten, a contractor with Naval Air Systems Command, was our first winner that week and we’ve had dozens of them ever since. Out of the 50 weeks Tes-
ter is published, there were only two when no one called in Gnorman’s location — Nov. 8, 2012, and again July 3, 2013. The July date is easy to understand; it was the day before Independence Day and a lot of people took off from work. As for Nov. 8, only you know what you were up to that day.
Could that be Gnorman?
There were also times when Gnorman was spotted in random photos or ads where he was not placed. That always amuses us. For a few weeks, a housing ad was running in Tester that pictured a home with a gnome sitting in its front yard. We received numerous calls phoning in that lawn ornament as Gnorman.
Courtesy graphic by Connie Hempel
Please note, the above image of Gnorman does not count as one of the three hidden images. Sorry. Gnome, yes; Gnorman, no. The contest has evolved a bit over the year. We changed the rules so that no one could call in before Friday morning, making it fairer to those working in buildings that don’t receive Tester delivery until late Thursday afternoon. Also, we used to give out two movie tickets as a prize — courtesy of MWR — but Gnorman, like the rest of
us, was affected by sequestration and, beginning last May, that prize was reduced to one ticket. We plan to continue hiding Gnorman, but we’ve decided to change the rules again after listening to some of your suggestions, so check it out under the News Briefs section and familiarize yourself. And, as you search for Gnorman, don’t forget to stop and read a few articles too.
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X-47B aircraft receives Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Innovator Award By Kelly Burdick Program Executive Office Air Assault and Special Mission Programs (PEO(A)) Public Affairs Popular Mechanics magazine named the Navy Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) Program’s X-47B aircraft as one of its 2013 Breakthrough Award recipients in an Oct. 9 announcement. According to Popular Mechanics, the X-47B is the first U.S. Navy product or program to be recognized since the awards began in 2005. Navy UCAS Program Manager Capt. Jaime Engdahl said he was thrilled to hear of the award. “Now that we’ve demonstrated we can successfully launch, maneuver and land a large, tailless, unmanned aircraft onto an aircraft carrier, we’ve proven that the technologies and concept of operations are effective,” Engdahl said. “The entire team is honored to be recognized with
this award. It’s exciting and quite unique to have an organization such as Popular Mechanics recognize our efforts and capabilities.” Part of the Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons, the UCAS-D team comprises Navy and industry partners. The X-47B and UCAS-D program made U.S. Navy history in 2013 with its first catapult launches, touch-and-goes, and arrested landings aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Popular Mechanics said it selected the X-47B because it “is the first UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) to land safely on the deck of an aircraft carrier without a human pilot. Its technology may lead to more accurate autopilot systems in private and commercial aircraft, as well as safer self-driving cars.” Headquartered at the Naval Air Systems Command, the X-47B will be featured on the magazine’s November cover, which hit newsstands Oct. 15. Ac-
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An Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration Program’s X-47B takes off from naval aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during the July 2013 carrier trials. cording to the magazine, the Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Awards “honor people and companies whose work will transform
the world in years to come.” The Navy UCAS demonstration is maturing technologies for carrier air wing integration, which future
carrier-based unmanned programs will use for the development of aircraft carrier (CV) architecture, design, installation drawings
and installation; unmanned aerial systems (UAS) CV concept of operations; and UAS CV test and certification methodologies.
News Briefs On base:
Influenza vaccinations
Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River is offering the flu vaccine based on the following schedule: active duty from 8-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Preventive Medicine Department; all other eligible beneficiaries from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays in the Immunization Department. Call 301-342-4062.
AIR 1.7 Software Town Hall
Oct. 22, 1-3 p.m. Center Stage Theater The Acquisition Management and Tools Department (AIR 1.7) shares the latest updates to its Program Management Tool software during this town hall. The management and tracking tool can monitor Naval Air Systems Command procurements from planning to contract award, standardize the procurement process and provide leadership with a multitude of reports. Call 301-757-8002.
PSD Trick or Treat
Come celebrate Halloween with the Personnel Support Activity Detachment (PSD). Candy for those in costume from 3-4:30 p.m. PSD is located off of Cedar Point Road in building 409, first floor.
Where’s Gnorman? New rules! You don’t have to be the first to call in Gnorman’s location anymore to win a movie ticket. Anyone who spots Gnorman can either email tester@dcmilitary.com or phone 301-342-4163 now through 4:30 p.m. the Friday after Tester’s publication date. Be sure to include a brief description of where he’s located. All correct answers will be entered into a drawing and one name will be chosen each Friday to win a Center Stage Theater movie ticket. We’ll continue to publish the winner’s name each week, and now we’ll also include the location where Gnorman was found. Last week’s winner, Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Ponticelli, found Gnorman on page two in the breast cancer awareness photo.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Hotline
Safe Helpline, 877-995-5247; text the Safe Helpline, at 55247; Duty Victim Advocate, 301-481-1057; Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, 301-580-8212.
Off base:
‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ Open Auditions
Nov. 5, four sessions The naval air station pre-holiday safety stand-down is being held in three sessions: 8-9:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 12:30-2 p.m. and 2:30-4 p.m. Topics include TRiPS Travel Planning System, Long Distance Driving, and DWI Consequences. Attendance of one session is mandatory for all Navy District Washington personnel. All others are encouraged to attend.
Oct. 21 and 23, 7 p.m. Three Notch Theatre, Lexington Park. The Newtowne Players is holding open auditions for the upcoming comedy, “Arsenic and Old Lace.” The show runs Feb. 14 to March 2. There are roles for 11 men and three women. Auditions consist of cold readings from the script, which are available at 6:30 p.m. each audition night. Individuals who cannot make these audition dates but wish to work onstage or backstage should contact Bill Scarafia at 301-737-5447. Visit www.newtowneplayers.org or www. facebook.com/newtowneplayers.
Retiree Weekend Estate Planning
Cover Art Contest
NAS Pre-Holiday Safety Stand-Down
Nov. 16-17 The Legal Assistance office is offering weekend estate planning (wills) for retirees. Individuals taking advantage of this opportunity, will have their documents prepared and executed in one visit. Contact Legalman 1st Class Tanika McFadden at 301-342-7510 or tanika.s.mcfadden@navy. mil. Note: Appointments are subject to cancellation due to furlough.
Deadline: Oct. 25, 4 p.m. Graphic artists, technical artists and illustrators are invited to submit designs to be considered for the cover of the 2014 edition of the Technology Handbook for St. Mary’s County. Winner receives a cash award. Artists must reside or be employed in St. Mary’s County. Visit www.stmarysmd. com/decd, or contact Laura Boonchaisri at laura.boonchaisri@stmarysmd.com or 301-475-4200 ext.1408.
Guiding Good Choices
Thursdays through Nov. 7, 6-8 p.m. 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown Parents and caregivers in St. Mary’s County are invited to participate in a series of free interactive workshops which explore the challenges and skills needed to guide adolescents through the critical “drug-free” years. Guiding Good Choices encourages participants to work together, with a certified facilitator, to identify opportunities to reduce family conflict, build family bonds, establish clear and consistent guidelines and teach children skills to resist peer influence. The program is ideal for parents and caregivers of children ages 9-14. Parents and caregivers are asked not to bring children with them. Call 301-475-4200 ext. 1681 or email matt.reisdorph@ stmarysmd.com.
Art Contest for Children, Teens
The Newtowne Players commemorates its 10th anniversary with an arts poster contest to encourage young people in Southern Maryland to express their visions of the performing arts and specifically community theatre. The theme of the contest is, “What Community Theatre Means to Me.” Southern Maryland students in grades kindergarten through 12 who attend are eligible. Rules and entry form are available online at www.newtowneplayers.org, click on the 10th Anniversary tab.
FEMA to Issue New Flood Insurance Rate Map
Oct. 23, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown Two public information meetings have been scheduled to present general information on the National Flood Insurance Program, the State and County’s floodplain management programs and to provide answers to questions regarding proposed floodplain map revisions. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) to update the flood hazard determinations for coastal properties in St. Mary’s County. The proposed changes include addition or modification of Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations and changes to Base Flood Elevations. Citizens can find out more about the proposed changes and how they may be impacted by online at http:// maps.riskmap3.com/MD/StMarys, or contact Kelly Palmer at 301-475-4200 ext. 1528 and ask for a Floodplain Map Update Inquiry.
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Mentoring program seeks to find the potential in each student By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer Students requiring a little extra support in St. Mary’s County Public Schools are getting the help they need, and some of it is coming from volunteers at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The Future Leaders of the World (FLOW) mentoring program, now in its sixth year, was developed after school district leaders determined that some students could benefit from having another caring adult in their lives. Sarah Tyson, FLOW coordinator, explained that the program’s mission is to foster positive mentoring relationships between students and members of the community, providing a safe, supported and inspiring environment in which the mentor/mentee match cultivates the potential of each youth. “This is not a tutoring program,” she said. “While there is a small window of opportunity to provide some homework help, our mentors are there primarily to work with our students to find that spark in each child and feed it.” FLOW mentoring is open to students from 4th grade through high school and comprises an eclectic group of kids who may be struggling somewhat due to issues as varied as academic performance, family dynamics, minor behavioral problems, underdeveloped social skills, peer relations or low self-esteem. And the mentors are just as varied as the students.
“They are all ages and come from all fields,” Tyson said. “They’re active duty, DOD contractors, retired citizens, professionals and tradesmen. They’re fabulous.” Each mentor/mentee meets after school for one and a half hours per week. Depending on the age of the mentee, they’ll meet either one on one or in a small group. New mentor, Aviation Electronics Technician Petty Officer 2nd Class Benjamin Klepper, got involved with the program during the last school year, after a fellow Sailor mentioned it to him and it seemed like something he would enjoy doing. Klepper’s mentee is in fifth grade and he meets with him every Monday from 3 to 4:30 p.m., trying to help him understand the things that give him difficulty in class, but also working on group projects, which have included planting a garden and harvesting what they grew. When there’s time, the pair will go to the gym and play basketball. “I think the mentees get the extra motivation to finish their schoolwork when they have encouragement from someone they look up to,” Klepper said. “They feel accountable to get good grades and be positive in the learning environment because of the mentorship.” Senior Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationman David C. Wolfe has been a mentor with the program since the 2009 school year. He said he joined because the opportunity to interact with children is a priceless experience and, while he knows
the mentees benefit from the relationships they’re able to build, he believes the mentors also reap rewards. “We’re just as excited to see [them] each week as they are to see us,” Wolfe said, “and I know it charges them up to be in such a positive situation. Having been at the same school for a few years, I’ve been able to see these children develop self-esteem and communication skills, and there just isn’t anything better than being part of that.” Ashlee Forehand, a contractor, became a mentor after looking for a way to get involved with education, and has been mentoring the same student for the entire five years she’s been involved with FLOW. She said she loves “hanging out with my buddy every week and watching him grow.” “Sometimes, [kids] need someone to talk to, who will listen with no bias or judgment, and that’s what we do,” Forehand said. “And who doesn’t [strut] a little cooler or hold their head a little higher when they feel good?” Mentors - who go through an application, screening and training process - are always needed; but Tyson wants to reiterate that mentor dependability is an extremely important element. “We take the pairing seriously and the kids look forward to it,” she said. “We know people travel for work occasionally and there’s some flexibility, but the program requires a deep commitment to being there each week, whenever possible.”
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: family hardships, marital conflicts, parent/child issues, money concerns, frequent moves, health and environmental factors, and other difficulties. To make an appointment with a counselor, call 301-342-4911 or 202-685-6019.
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
EFMP is a DOD program that addresses the special needs of military families. It’s important for Sailors with an exceptional family member, a family member with special needs such as a medical or educational disability, 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.
See more FFSC classes and programs on Facebook.
Ready Navy
Hurricane season is in full swing. Get a free information packet on how to prepare for hurricane season and other emergencies, man-made or natural, at the Fleet and Family Support Center.
Financial Counseling Services
The Personal Financial Educator can help people towards managing their finances, resolve financial problems and reach long-term goals such as getting an education, buying a home and planning for retirement. With the help of the FFSC Financial Educator, you can take control of your finances, reduce money-related stress and overcome the financial challenges of military life. To make an appointment with a counselor, call 301-342-5442.
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Future Leadership of the World mentor Senior Chief David C. Wolfe accompanies a student mentee from the St. Mary’s County Public Schools as she suits up at the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School during a FLOW field trip to Naval Air Station Patuxent River. To learn more about becoming a FLOW mentor, contact Sarah Tyson at srtyson@ smcps.org or phone 301-475-0242, extension 28128; or visit www.smcps.org/mentor. “It’s not too late for this year,” she said. “We’ll be placing mentors into January. It’s a rolling process. We’ll continue to bring them in until we fill up our programs.”
Classes
All classes held at the Fleet and Family Support Center, 21993 Bundy Road in building 2090 unless otherwise noted. Classes are open to active-duty and retired military and Reservist. Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling 301-342-4911.
Free Playgroup
Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Glenn Forest Community Center Moms, dads and caregivers are invited to bring their children for playtime.
1-2-3 Magic
Oct. 22, noon to 2 p.m. 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 is an evidence-based, easy-to-learn method that promotes effective parenting that engages mom and dad. Learn to break down parenting into three straightforward jobs: controlling behavior, encouraging good behavior and strengthening your relationship between you and your children.
Infant Massage
Oct. 17, 9-9:45 a.m. Glenn Forest Community Center Learn the benefits of touching and massaging your baby.
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Navy Hercs join the club
Upgrades reveal secret handshake of the skies By Tara N. Strickland Tactical Airlift, Adversary and Support Aircraft (PMA 207) Communications Support Like the secret handshake of an elite club, coordination between air traffic control and airborne aircraft involves precise, sometimes complex series of movements. After scheduled avionics upgrades, Navy C-130Ts will know the handshake and be part of the club. To preserve preferred routing in the evolving Air Traffic Control environment, mitigate obsolescence, improve safety and simplify integration of future systems, the U.S. Navy established the Avionics Obsolescence Upgrade program, also known as AOU, to modernize its aging fleet of 20 C-130T Hercules during the next few years. The AOU is part of the Naval Air
Systems Command and is assigned to Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Currently, C-130Ts perform worldwide missions providing rapid logistics support to Navy operating forces and transportation of personnel or cargo for delivery. “As these aircraft have aged, the reliability of avionics, such as flight instruments, has significantly decreased,” said Stephen Madden, AOU integrated product team lead, Tactical Airlift, Adversary and Support Aircraft program (PMA 207), which manages the AOU program. “To complicate things further, there are more aircraft flying in today’s skies than ever before, which makes avionics upgrades for our Navy Hercs critical to the continued mission of our aircraft.” Due to high traffic congestion of the airways, the air traffic control environment has changed both domestically and internationally, making it necessary
for aircraft to comply with current and future Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management mandates. The AOU program will address obsolescence issues and provide navigation safety enhancements by replacing the aircraft’s Tactical Air Navigation System, incorporating a Terrain Avoidance Warning and Traffic Collision Avoidance System, updating five communications radios and adding Electronic Situation Indicators and Electronic Flight Instruments, to name a few. “AOU is changing how we address obsolescence challenges in aging aircraft,” said Capt. Michelle Guidry, program manager for PMA-207. “This program not only provides the most cost- and operationally effective solutions to keeping our aircraft flying worldwide by updating antiquated hardware and software systems, it also incorporates an integrated open-system approach to all modifications allowing for easy incorporation of future requirements.”
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Twenty C-130T Hercules aircraft are scheduled to receive Avionics Obsolescence Upgrades (AOU) beginning in 2016. The AOU program will address obsolescence issues, provide navigation safety enhancements and simplify integration of future systems. AOU is one of the first systems to comply with the Future Airborne Capability Environment, or FACE, standard. In collaboration with the Air Combat Electronics Program Office (PMA 209), the AOU team will ensure C-130T aircraft are FACE compliance, which reduces development and integration costs
at the NRC Solomons Spooktacular.. Arts and crafts, hay rides, costume contests for the kids and for the pets, a disc jockey, carnival games and more. Prizes for everyone and fun for the entire family; open to eligible patrons: active duty, retired, Reservist, DOD civilians and guests. Cost per person, E1-E5: $4.50; all others, $5. Call 410-286-8046.
Rassieur Youth Center Pumpkin Carnival
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Phone directory:
Drill Hall (fitness and sports) River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center Liberty Information, Travel and Tours Office
301-757-3943 301-342-3656 301-342-3565 301-342-3648
Morale Welfare and Recreation Haunted House and Zombie Walk
Oct. 18 and 19, 6-10 p.m. Quarters A, located off of Millstone Road This haunted house and zombie walk is sure to be a hit; targeting families with youths ages 10 and older. Music, haunted hayrides and more are available. Cost per person: $5; cash only paid at event.
Shaun Canon and Friends Canceled
Bring your purchased tickets back to the Information, Travel and Tours office for a full refund.
Navy Recreation Center Solomons
Spooktacular Oct. 26, 1-3 p.m. Large Pavilion Come dressed in your costume and join the ghoulish fun
Oct. 25, 4-6 p.m. Building 1597 front parking lot Come in costume and enjoy hay rides, paint a small pumpkin, trick or treat down “Main Street,” play carnival games and win prizes. There is also a free movie playing throughout the event, a Moon Bounce, and either a free bag of popcorn or cotton candy, additional popcorn and cotton candy tickets can be purchased for $1 each. Cost per person: $4, $20 max per family; free for youths ages 2 and younger and adults ages 65 older). Call 301-342-1694.
Drill Hall (fitness and sports center) 10K Fall Classic Run
Oct. 19, 9 a.m. Starts at Drill Hall Preregistration for this event is $20 and can be made at the Fitness and Sports Office inside Drill Hall. Event is free to active-duty military without official 10K T-shirt. Day of registration is $22 and can be made from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Event is open to active-duty and retired military, Reservist, DOD civilians, family members and accompanied guests. Awards presented to top male and female overall finishers, and first, second and third place overall for male and female in six age groups: 19 and younger, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 5059, and 60 and older. Call 301-757-1194.
13th Annual Canine Run/Walk
Nov. 2, 1 p.m. Drill Hall Same-day registration begins at noon outside of the Drill Hall. The first 100 registrations receive a free doggie bandana. Course is a 1.5 mile loop from the Drill Hall. All canine
and shortens time to field new systems. FACE establishes a common computing architecture that supports portable, capability-specific software applications across DOD avionics systems. “[FACE] is quite possibly the most important innovation in naval aviation since computers were first in-
corporated into airplanes,” said Capt. Tracy Barkhimer, program manager for PMA 209. “This will truly pave the way for the future.” The proposed AOU system architecture is designed to allow for future capabilities, such as De-
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competitors are eligible for random prizes and treats at post event social. No trophies, awards or T-shirts to the canine owners. Cost per family: $5. Open to all base personnel and their canine pets. Call 301-757-1194. Rain date: Nov. 9.
River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center Comics on Duty
Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m. appetizers, 7 p.m. show An evening of entertainers, appetizers and a cash bar. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. This show normally sells out, so pick up your tickets early at the River’s Edge or at the Information, Travel and Tours office.
Information, Travel and Tours Nutcracker at the Warner Theater: Orchestra seats, $78.25 Nightmares Haunted House at Bowie Baysox Stadium St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival discount tickets Nutcracker Ballet at Huntingtown High School Special Promo Code available for the local Nutcracker Ballet show, presented by COSMIC Symphony with music director, Vladimir Lande, featuring The Donetsk Ballet of Ukraine, Alexander Kerchentsev, President and Executive Producer and Ballet Caliente and Sheryl-Marie Dunaway, director. Metro Cooking D.C.: Nov. 2-3, at the Washington Convention Center Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes: Nov. 23. Cost per person: $130, includes show ticket, roundtrip bus transportation, snacks and voucher for soda and popcorn during the show. MWR’s Annual New York City Shopping Trip: Dec. 7. Cost per person: $65 Great Wolf Lodge Adventure: Dec. 7. Cost: $220, includes six passes to the water park, $8 in arcade tokens, and a suite that sleeps six people. Check-in times: 2 p.m. for the water park, 4 p.m. for the room. Open to all Pax River eligible patrons. Last day to register is Nov. 26. Call 301-342-3648. “Elf: The Musical” at the Kennedy Center: 1:30 p.m. Dec. 22. Tickets: $91 for tier 1 center seating.
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Thursday, Oct. 17 6:30 p.m., The World’s End Twenty years after attempting an epic pub crawl, five childhood friends reunite when one of them becomes hell bent on trying the drinking marathon again. They are convinced to stage an encore by mate Gary King, a 40-year-old man trapped at the cigarette end of his teens, who drags his reluctant pals to their hometown and once again attempts to reach the fabled pub — The World’s End. As they attempt to reconcile the past and present, they realize the real struggle is for the future, not just theirs but humankind’s. Reaching The World’s End is the least of their worries. Rated: R (1 hr, 49 min). Friday, Oct. 18 6:30 p.m., Insidious Chapter 2 A terrifying sequel to the acclaimed horror film,
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See more Center Stage movie information online. Monday and Tuesday No Movies which follows the haunted Lambert family as they seek to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world. Rated: PG-13 (1 hr, 46 min). 9 p.m., The Family A mafia boss and his family are relocated to a sleepy town in France under the
witness protection program after snitching on the mob. Despite the best efforts of Agent Stansfield to keep them in line, Fred Manzoni, his wife, Maggie, and their children, Belle and Warren, can’t help but revert to old habits and blow their cover by handling their problems the “family” way, enabling their former mafia cronies
to track them down. Rated: R (1 hr, 51 min). Saturday, Oct. 19 4 p.m., Insidious Chapter 2 6:30 p.m., The Family 9 p.m., Riddick Having been betrayed and left for dead on a sunscorched planet, Riddick must fight for his survival against the deadly alien
Wednesday, Oct. 23 6:30 p.m., Insidious Chapter 2
predators that exist in this barren land. After activating an emergency beacon Riddick soon finds himself battling teams of mercenaries from around the galaxy who are determined to bring him home as their bounty. Rated: R (1 hr, 59 min).
Coming Soon: Prisoners, Rush, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, Don Jon, Parkland
Sunday, Oct. 20: Free Showing 2 p.m., Turbo (not in 3D).
Free Sneak Preview: Last Vegas, Oct. 27, 2 p.m.
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partment of the Navy Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures, updates to comply with the Next Generation Air Transportation System, Defensive Electronic Counter Measures and the Joint Tactical Radio System. Before the Navy can begin incorporating the AOU modification on fleet C130T aircraft, the first aircraft will be modified by the Air Vehicle Modification and Instrumentation branch at Pax River. Upon completion of this AOU validation installation, scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014, the system will be tested and evaluated to ensure it meets program requirements and specifications. Once approved for fielding to the fleet, planning will ensue for upgrade installation at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, concurrent with planned depot maintenance intervals. The fleet will begin receiving modified aircraft in fiscal year 2017 and should realize full operational capability in fiscal year 2021.
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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 LloydOwen. The certificates presented serve as recognition for the “hard work and dedication” the individuals display on a daily basis.
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Mustangs mark 13 years
Petty Officer 2nd Class (AW/SW) Richard Hoffmann, a naval aircrewman (helicopter) with air operations; awarded Oct. 2.
Courtesy photo by retired Cmdr. Warren Tuthill
Southern Maryland Mustang Association leaders celebrate the organization’s 13th year during an anniversary dinner Oct. 4 at the River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center. From left: Lt. Cmdr. Chuck Elliott, treasurer; Cmdr. Marilee Pike, president; honorary Mustang Capt. Ben Shevchuk, Naval Air Station Patuxent River commanding officer; retired Lt. Cmdr. Harry Errington, historian; Cmdr. Rich Simpson, vice president; and Lt. Vince Perry, secretary.
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Barbara Keferl with the child development center; presented Sept. 27.
Petty Officer 2nd Class (AW) Eric Uhden, a naval aircrewman (helicopter) with air operations; presented Sept. 27.
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In honor of Rose Emory, a civilian who lost her life when an F/A-18 landed on her truck, Oct. 1, 1992. Emory Road is located alongside Public Works, building 504.
the runway is reopened for use with a relocated threshold, which means aircraft must touch down further down the runway than usual, avoiding the area under repair. “There are actually three runways on base but one is used for helicopters and small propeller aircraft,” said Nick Goldstein, Pax River’s deputy airfield manager. A noise advisory was also put out to the community alerting certain neighborhoods that residents may notice changes in flight patterns and increased noise levels due to the runway repairs. Originally built in 1943, the runway last had isolated repairs done in 2009, Dyson said. “These repairs are meant to extend the
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life cycle of our runway,” he added. “We’re doing what we can to patch what can be patched and then schedule full replacement of these pavements down the road as the budget allows.” There is a plan in place for the future. “We currently have a project in the works for fiscal year 2016,” said Erika Jiang, the NAVFAC planner who put together the request for project approval. “It will overlay runways 14-32 and 6-24, as well as update the electrical infrastructure and improve storm water management.” If programmed, and if funds become available, the project could be awarded all at once or phased over several years, Jiang explained. “It’s a vital mission,” Dyson said. “We must plan ahead to maintain this airfield.”
In honor of Lt. Cmdr. Donald Jackson who lost his life in a midair accident over the eastern shore of Maryland, Oct. 6, 1955. Jackson Road is located off of Cedar Point Road between the Air Traffic Control Tower and the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School.
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A commitment to mission readiness, high-quality medical care
Clinic proves excellence with biennial laboratory inspection
By Charles Johnson Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Laboratory Department Head
The Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River laboratory is one of only 7,000 labs worldwide to earn a two-year accreditation from the College of American Pathologists following an unannounced inspection this summer. With just a 90-day window to prepare, the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River (NHCPR) lab staff impressed the College of American Pathologists, or CAP, inspection team in all areas that were looked over. “This is one of the best laboratories I’ve inspected,” said CAP inspector, Susan Donatell. The inspection process involves a review of the lab’s standard operating procedures, quality controls, testing protocols, phlebotomy techniques, safety policies and overall performance measures. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities and overall management. Cmdr. Traci Hindman, director for Clinical Support Services, said the national accreditation recognizes the excellence of the
U.S. Navy photo by Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Jheyson Giraldo
Staff at the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River laboratory earned a “gold star” accreditation recently following a College of American Pathologists inspection. From left: Charles Johnson, Hospital Corpsman Jazmaine Anderson, Hospital Corpsman Gregory Joyce, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Barry Whitfield and Hospital Corpsman Daniel Frank. services being provided. “Successful accreditation validates that we are ensuring the highest standard of care for all our laboratory patients,” she said. “Receiving accreditation from CAP, which is the gold standard in laboratory accreditation, is the result of the hard work and dedi-
cation of our laboratory team over the past two years; it represents a commitment to our mission of readiness, and our philosophy of safe, high-quality medical care.” The U.S. federal government recognizes the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program as being equalto or more-stringent than the gov-
ernment’s own inspection program. Each month the NHCPR lab receives more than 1,300 visits with more than 1,000 phlebotomy draws and more than 10,000 tests to be processed. NHCPR also regulates laboratory services at three outlying clinics: Naval Air Facility
Andrews, Md., Branch Medical Clinic Dahlgren, Va., and Branch Medical Clinic Indian Head, Md. These laboratories also received two-year CAP accreditations in December 2012. CAP accreditation which is often used to meet state and local certifications.
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Bravo Zulu awards
NAVAIR Commander talks strategy with future leaders By Amy Behrman Naval Air Systems Command Corporate Communication
U.S. Navy photo by David Sckrabulis
Vice Adm. David Dunaway, commander of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), addresses members of the NAVAIR Leadership Development Program Action Council (NAC) during a national virtual teleconference event Oct. 9 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
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Naval Air Station Patuxent River Commanding Officer Capt. Ben Shevchuk poses with members of the Drill Hall fitness and sports center team who led the way in renovations of the center’s lockers completed this summer. Members were recognized through comments received through the Interactive Customer Evaluation system.
nationwide, the NAC provides advisory and execution support for commandwide initiatives. “It’s a way for us to give back to the command for investing in our career development,” said George Starks, a NAC core team member, who works as the deputy program manager for Navigation and Safety from the Air Combat Electronics Program Office (PMA 209).
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Urging participants to “smash bureaucracy,” Vice Adm. David Dunaway, commander of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), addressed members of the NAVAIR Leadership Development Program Action Council (NAC) during its monthly meeting Oct. 9 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Dunaway discussed NAVAIR’s long-range strategy and took questions from a nation-wide audience of 120 NAC members who participated in the meeting locally and via video teleconference. The command is developing automated tools to streamline routine data collection, so employees can focus on the mission, Dunaway said, while offering reassurance about NAVAIR’s ability to deal with reduced budgets. “We have a great team ... very good leaders and a strong reputation,” he said. “We will come through this better than anyone else I guarantee. I can’t think of a better team to be on in the times we’re in.” Comprising past and present NLDP participants
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Employees earn graduate degrees through Navy program By Andrea Hein Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Communications Support Fourteen Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) employees received their Master of Science degrees in systems engineering and engineering systems during a graduation ceremony Oct. 9 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The employees were part of Cohort 8, a group of 26 students from all eight NAVAIR sites graduating from a challenging two-year Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) program. “This is a very important day,” said Rear Adm. Mark Darrah, NAWCAD commander and assistant commander for research and engineering, during his keynote address. “These folks have worked very hard over a couple of years doing something not very many people can accomplish, coupled with what they do during their normal day at work. It’s a huge sacrifice and responsibility.” Naval Air Systems Com-
mand teamed with NPS to create the two Master of Science degree programs in 2008, which provides an educational avenue for military officers and civilians wishing to gain expertise in systems engineering. “This incredible program provides us with an opportunity to support naval aviation by continuing to improve our workforce,” Darrah said. “It lets us build a cadre of people with skills that are unique to naval aviation and ensures that the folks who operate our fleet are able to do so very safely and effectively.” While in the program, students must complete 16 classes while maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA and complete a capstone project that involves performing relevant work using skills learned in the program. Graduates Meredith Almoney, Bryan Otis and Lauren White received the Wayne E. Meyer award for excellence in systems engineering for outstanding academic achievement. In addition to Almoney, White and Otis, the other graduates of Cohort 8 include Jennifer Agsten, Matthew Blazel, Ronnie
U.S. Navy photo by Adam Skocylas
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) employees assemble at the command’s headquarters at Naval Air Station Patuxent River after receiving their Master of Science diplomas from the Naval Postgraduate School. The rigorous program involves completing 16 graduate courses and a capstone project while maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA and working full time. Burnette, Jayson Cooper, Jorge Fontanez, Christopher Ironhill, Cory Kerr,
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Intramural Flag Football League
Ten Pin Mafia
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Spare Time
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Monday/Wednesday Division All Stars Tigers Grenades Twerk Team FRC
Intramural Fall Volleyball League
6-1 4-2 4-3 2-4 0-6
Tuesday/Thursday Division A/O VX-1 Lost Puppies Aviators Shaun’s Dynasty Furloughed Plays
8-0 5-2 4-4 3-5 2-5 1-7
Intramural Bowling League Big 10 Gutter Trash Warlocks Hang ‘em High Gutter Clutter Rollin’ Thunder High-n-Low Goat Locker
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Brew Crew
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Grateful Digs
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Servin’ It Up
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STK
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SRR
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Need For Speed
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Warlocks
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Great Balls of Fire
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Notorious D.I.G.
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Intramural Fall Softball League Dirty Dogs
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NASFD
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Softballs of Steel
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Chiefs
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Boozin’ Ballers
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Today and Tuesday, 7:30-9 p.m. House of Dance, Hollywood A production where we teach Michael Jackson’s Thriller to everyone who wants to learn. Sponsored studios all over the world, Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. EST, will be broadcasted with live streaming. Zombie costumes are required as an added incentive; prizes are given to the top three winners. $20 donation; this year’s charity will be the Southern Maryland Modern Dance Collective. For more information call 301-373-6330, visit www.thehouseofdance.org or email admin@thehouseofdance.org.
Today, 7 p.m. Calvery library, Prince Frederick Job hunting? Contact hunting? “Techie” human resources professional, Rich Ball, will share the ins and outs of using LinkedIn for your career or job search. LinkedIn is a form of social media developed specifically for professional networking. Some use it for building sales, others use it for recruitment and many use it for researching potential contacts. For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Registration is required.
I Took These Pictures, Now What? Friday, 2-4 p.m. Charlotte Hall library Adults, learn the basics of how to get your digital photos from your camera or memory card onto your computer, uploaded to the Internet or email as well as basic editing techniques and tips for taking good photos. Free, but registration is required at 301-8842211 or stmaps@stmalib.org.
Storytelling At Its Best! Sunday, 2 p.m. Lexington Park library Professional storyteller and author Janice Curtis Greene will bring the themes of this year’s One Maryland One Book, “King Peggy,” to life through dynamic and engaging stories. Free.
Great Mills Swimming Pool’s 10th Anniversary Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Great Mills Swimming Pool, Great Mills The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks invites members of the community to an afternoon full of fun, prizes, food and entertainment. Activities planned include scuba demo/lessons, free Aqua Aerobic classes, swim races with prizes for all ages, music, food and more. Free. For more information call 301-866-6560.
Newtowne Players: Halloween Thriller Dracula Oct. 25 to Nov. 10, Thursdays through Sundays Three Notch Theatre, Lexington Park This thriller will shock the staunchest of playgoers who like thrilling plays. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances start at 8 p.m.; Sunday shows begin at 3:30 p.m. Tickets: $15, adults; $12, students, senior citizens age 65 and older, and the military. Thursday shows are $10. A special performance begins at 8 p.m. Oct. 31 with a Halloween party including a vampire costume contest, family friendly costumes only, and spooky refreshments. Tickets for the special performance are $10. Reservations are recommended and can be made online at www.newtowneplayers.org.
Dino Daze Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum Celebrate National Fossil Day by focusing on the dinosaur. Be a paleontologist for the day, dig for dinosaur bones in the Discovery Room sand box and go on a scavenger hunt filled with fun dinosaur facts that ends with you cracking a dinosaur egg. Make your own dino hat; listen to dinosaur stories; sing special dinosaur songs; and learn the dinosaur stomp dance. Free with museum admission.
All Saint’s Episcopal Church Treasures Sale Saturday, 8 a.m to noon All Saints’ Parish Hall, Sunderland Find great buys, gently used items and perhaps an antique. Free admission; free parking. For information, call 301-855-4865.
Calvert County Fall Farm Festival Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Various farms This year’s farms include Horsmon Farm, Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery and Spider Hall Farm. A family-friendly celebration of Calvert County agriculture, this event will take place rain or shine. Purchase pumpkins and other fall produce, take a hay ride, sample wines and much more. Visit www. calvertag.com for more information.
The Near-Shore War: The Naval War of 1812 on the Bays and Lakes Sunday, 3 p.m. New auditorium, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus The War of 1812 may be commemorated in Maryland, but the conflict affected many areas of the US and Canada. Join a talk by historian James Nelson, who believes that the most significant part of the war, from the American perspective, was along the Canadian border, since Canada was the only British possession the Americans could realistically attack. The campaign in the Chesapeake was largely one of terror, whereas the fighting on the Great Lakes was for real possession of territory.
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