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TESTER Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Vol. 71, No. 42

Halloween safety

By Naval DistrictWashington/NAS Patuxent River Fire and Emergency Services

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alloween is a fun and spooky time of the year for kids.

It’s the time of year when even grown-ups make believe and have some good, old fashioned, scary fun. The Naval District Washington/NAS Patuxent River Fire and Emergency Services offers suggestions and tips to make this Halloween night safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Planning ahead can help make this Halloween a firesafe one. Taking simple fire safety precautions, like making sure fabrics for costumes and decorative materials are flame-resistant, can prevent fires.

Dried flowers, cornstalks and crêpe paper are highly flammable. Keep these and other decorations well away from open flame and heat sources including light bulbs and heater’s. Keep exit routes clear and free of decorations.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that decorations were the item first ignited in an estimated average of 1,000 reported home structure fires per year. Nationwide, these fires caused an estimated average of six deaths, 53 injuries and $16 million in direct property damage per year.

Bright Safety Ideas Always accompany young children on their rounds.

Parents and guardians should know where all their children will be trick-or-treating, and the routes they take.

Children should walk on the sidewalks, never in the street. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the side of the road, facing oncoming traffic.

Teach children to cross streets only at corners.

Use lightweight flashlights, not candles, to light JackO-Lanterns.

Never cover light bulbs with paper, cloth or combustible materials.

Instruct children who are attending parties at others’ homes to locate exits and plan how they would get out in an emergency.

Instruct children to stay away from open flames or other heat sources. Be sure children know how to stop, drop and roll in the event their clothing catches on fire.This means they should immediately stop what they are doing, drop to the ground, cover their face with their hands and roll over and over to extinguish flames.

Costume Safety Choose a light-colored costume or add glow-in-thedark tape to a child’s outfit so they can be easily seen.

Purchase only flame-retardant costumes.

Avoid costumes with baggy pants; loose frills or oversized shoes that children may trip over. Also avoid costumes with sharp objects attached.

Use nontoxic face paint or makeup instead of masks, wigs, or hoods to complete a child’s outfit. Masks make it difficult for children to see and breathe.

Trick-or-treat should be conducted during daylight hours; otherwise, recommend children be equipped with flashlights or glow sticks. There are also many neighborhood “trunk or treat” safe areas.

Trick-or-treat hours Southern Maryland counties do not assign specific trickor-treat hours, however, many communities start handing out sugary treats around 6 p.m. and end around 9 p.m. NAS Patuxent River mirrors the community’s hours but there is an established curfew on base for children ages 13-17.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Page 2

If You Feed Them, They Will Come Page 3

Accolades Around The Air Station Page 7

Celebrating 71 Years of Community Partnership

October 23, 2014

SECURITY Working to improve

Driver & pedestrian Safety safety

By Shawn Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

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AS Patuxent River’s Security Department is making strides to improve driver and pedestrian safety by upgrading its enforcement of illegal cell phone usage while driving, inattentive and aggressive driving, and overall unsafe driving throughout the base.

According to the Security Department, there has been an increase in speeding and talking/ texting on hand-held cellphones in the last few months. There has also been several serious incidents at the gates entering the base caused by inattention of drivers approaching entry control points.

Inattentive Drivers “Inattentive drivers are a recurring problem on base and in town,” explained John Romer, NAS Patuxent River chief of police.

“There has been an increase in the number of gate runners who drive right by our police and security at the gates simply because they aren’t paying attention.”

The Security Department is implementing assertive procedures to handle gate runners, to include the installation of rumble strips and larger-than-normal stop signs to gain the attention of those approaching the entrycontrol points. If drivers fail to stop at these designated locations, the Final Denial Barriers may be deployed to prevent unauthorized access to the installation.

Aggressive Drivers According to the Security De-

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Cody Ballinger uses a radar gun to monitor drivers’ speeds along Buse and Cedar Point roads at NAS Patuxent River, Oct. 21. The security department is upgrading its enforcement of illegal cellphone usage while driving, and inattentive and aggressive drivers in the coming weeks.

Traffic incidents for 2014 Speeding tickets 204 Total collisions 90 Cellphone violations 51 Multiple vehicle collisions 27 Hit and runs (Vehicles) 13 Collisions with injuries 10 Deer strikes 9 Single-vehicle collisions 7 Government vehicle accidents 5

partment, some drivers on base have also been observed driving aggressively toward pedestrians in the crosswalks at Tate Road between Hangar 305 and Building 1581, Buse Road adjacent to Building 469, Buse Road adjacent to Building 2272, on Cedar Point Road between Center Stage Theater and Building 409, and at a host of other areas throughout the base.

Failing to Stop Drivers have also been witnessed failing to stop at the crosswalks on Cedar Point Road in the vicinity between Building 409 and the Center Stage Theater.

Cell Phone Use Drivers in these areas have also been observed talking or texting on mobile phones while traveling at excessive speeds.

Safe Driving Tips Base leaders are asking everyone to do their part in combatting these problems. Everyone who works on the base is expected to: Obey the speed limits Only use hands-free cellphones Watch out for pedestrians, runners and bicyclists Always yield to responding emergency vehicles: police and fire.

“We need everyone to be safety focused when driving both on and off base,” said Capt. Heidi Fleming, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer. “The statistics are alarming for this year with both collisions and other violations.

“I ask pedestrians and bicyclists to stay alert and monitor vehicular traffic,” she said. “Safety is everyone’s responsibility.”

If You Break the Law Moving and parking violations carry monetary fines that vary depending on the violation and points that can be assessed to someone’s driver’s license; points range from one to three points.

This system is mandated by the state of Maryland.

“The intent is not to issue tickets, but to ensure the workforce is obeying the speed limits and driving carefully,” Fleming said.

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Army Old Guard holds helocast exercise at Pax River

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Office

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embers of U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Regiment jumped from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter into the chilly waters offshore from NAS Patuxent River during a training exercise, Oct. 17.

Perhaps better known by its nickname — The Old Guard — the regiment is a major unit of the Military District of Washington and serves as the Army’s official ceremonial unit and escort to the president. It also provides security for Washington, D.C., in time of national emergency or civil disturbance.

Army Capt. Adam Stenberg explained that the helocast exercise, typically used by Special Operations personnel as an insertion technique, is not required training for The Old Guard; however, “this training allows the regiment to broaden and increase our Soldiers’ tactical skills and knowledge while working in cooperation with other agencies in the National Capital Region,” he said.

As the Blackhawk hovered 10 feet above the water and kicked up a haze of rotor wash, the Soldiers pushed off, tucking themselves into

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Twenty-six Soldiers from U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Regiment, better known by their nickname — The Old Guard — jumped from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter during a helocast exercise offshore from NAS Patuxent River, Oct. 17. a tight L-shaped body position before plunging into the Patuxent River below and making the approximate

50-yard swim back to shore to complete the exercise.

“All participants have already

passed a combat water survival test which includes a 50-meter swim, 15-meter sub-surface swim and five

minutes of treading water,” Stenberg said. “They’ve also completed at least two practice jumps from the side of the pool and from a 3-meter platform.”

Pax River was recommended as a site for the exercise by Navy personnel who conduct similar water rescue missions.

“We tried other locations along the Potomac River, but debris posed a risk,” Stenberg said. “NAS Pax River has a good location and we appreciate the support we received from the Navy and personnel here.”

According to their website, The Old Guard participates in more than 6,000 ceremonies per year, or an average of 16 per day. They maintain a 24-hour vigil at the Tomb of the Unknowns and provide military funeral escorts at Arlington National Cemetery.

“The same soldiers who did funerals and ceremonies last week are out here today taking part [in this exercise] because we’re an active infantry unit and must keep up our combat skills,” Stenberg said. “It’s a tough job, but we appreciate the trust placed in us to do it and will continue to accomplish the mission for the American people, at whatever cost.”

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Provided by Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River

This October, Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About one in eight women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point.

The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early.

If you are a woman between ages 40 to 49, talk with your doctor about when to start getting mammograms and how often to get them.

If you are a woman between ages 50 to 74, be sure to get a mammogram every two years. You may also choose to get them more often.

Talk to your provider about your risk for breast cancer, especially if a close family member of yours had breast or ovarian cancer. Your provider can help you decide when and how often to get mammograms.

You may also use the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool (BCRAT). BCRAT is an interactive tool designed by scientists at the National Cancer Institute and the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project to estimate a woman’s risk of developing invasive breast cancer. This tool can be found at: http://www.cancer.gov/bcrisktool/

Men Get Breast Cancer, Too Breast cancer in men is rare; about one percent of all breast cancer cases in the United States are men. A breast cancer screening is only recommended for men who are at higher risk.

Men with higher risk of breast cancer include those with a: BRCA2 or BRCA1 (Breast Cancer genes 1 and 2) mutation, or a first-degree relative with a mutation.

Strong family history of breast cancer, such as mother or sister diagnosed at age 40 or younger.

Breast cancer screening recommendations for men at higher risk are different from recommendations for women.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommends that men at higher risk for breast cancer.

Screening Saves Lives Have a clinical breast exam every six to 12 months, starting at age 35 Consider having a mammogram at age 40; depending on the findings from this first mammogram and the amount of breast tissue, yearly mammograms may be recommended.

Breast Cancer Statistics About one in eight U.S. women (about 12 percent)

will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.

In 2014, an estimated 232,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 62,570 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer.

About 40,000 women in the U.S. were expected to die in 2014 from breast cancer, though death rates have been decreasing since 1989 — with larger decreases in women under 50.

The most significant risk factors for breast cancer are gender (being a woman) and age (growing older).

In 2014, there were more than 2.8 million women with a history of breast cancer in the U.S. This includes women currently being treated and women who have finished treatment.

Being diagnosed with breast cancer is an undeniably terrifying moment for anyone. However, with swift diagnosis and proper treatment, the prognosis is quite good and advancements in medicine and surgical technique are increasingly tailored to treat each case individually.

“The cure rate for Stage 1 is in the upper 90 percent range,” said Dr. Brian Biggers, a breast cancer surgery specialist. “That’s what most of the patients I see are: Stage 1 disease. The vast majority of people are curable. They just don’t know it and I think if they know that, it makes a difference.”

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If you feed them, they will come Volunteers hold weekly FOD walk-downs

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

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he Sailors of Air Operations are quite familiar with FOD [foreign object damage] walkdowns on the runways at NAS Patuxent River, but enticing other volunteers to join in — both Sailors and civilians — took a little creative effort.

“FOD walk-downs are necessary to protect aircraft and personnel here at Pax River, the same as on [carriers] at sea,” explained Lt. j.g. Brian Coughlin, Air Ops airfield facilities division officer. “For about one mile, you have to keep your head down, stay focused and there’s no talking.”

It wasn’t until Culinary Spe-

NEWS BRIEFS On Base: PEO(U&W) Change of Command

10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 30 Building 2816, Triton Hangar Rear Adm. Mark Darrah relieves Rear Adm. Mat Winter as the Program Executive Officer for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO(U&W)).

Federal Aid Impact Survey for St. Mary’s/Calvert Public 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 students. Impact Aid forms help schools capture and report accurate data on their application for federal funding.

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. These funds help pay district operating expenses, such as salaries, maintenance, transportation and supplies. All information must be filled out. Incomplete forms will not be submitted and will cause the school system to receive less money.

For questions about the Impact Aid form, call the principal of your child’s school, the Department of Student Services or Dawn Simpson, Pax River school liaison officer at 301-757-1871.

Mandatory Counterintelligence Awareness Briefs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday Eagle’s Nest Conference Room Building 2109 These NCIS briefs are mandatory annual training for all Department of Navy military and civilian personnel.

Each brief is 50 minutes in duration and begins every hour on the hour.

cialist 2nd Class Jeremy Andersen suggested selling a hot breakfast afterward that the task became a little less tedious and a little more rewarding for participants.

Early every Friday morning, while the line of FOD volunteers visually sweeps that week’s designated runway, Andersen stays behind at Air Ops cooking breakfast and brewing fresh coffee. He’s often helped

by Chief Culinary Specialist Michael Halavin who, like Andersen, is an award-winning chef.

“I bring over my portable burners and cook on-site and I’ll even wear my chef’s coat to have a little fun with it all,” An-

NAVAIR Book Club Discussion 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday Building 4010, Conference room 244 A&B NAVAIR’s Book Club will host a free discussion of Peter M. Senge’s book, “The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook: Strategies and Tools for Building a Learning Organization.” The discussion will be moderated by Women’s Advisory Group champion Jerry Short, NAVAIR comptroller. Register online at http:// nbc3.eventsbot.com by Oct. 27. For more information, contact Mini Balachandran at 301-342-8266 or mini.balachandran@navy.mil.

Speed Mentoring Event 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday Building 401, Conference Room 1 Civilian GS-12/13/14s currently, or aspiring to be, in the Program Management (PM) career field are invited to attend a speed mentoring event sponsored by the Acquisition Workforce Development and Training (AIR 1.5) team. Attendees will network with PM leaders and gain insight into career path planning. For more information, contact Leslie Fazio at 301757-6606 or leslie.fazio@navy.mil; or Anna Rovito at 301-757-6622 or anna. rovito@navy.mil.

U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Darwin Flores

Air Operations Sailors and other volunteers, conducting a weekly Friday morning FOD walk-down of a designated runway at NAS Patuxent River, can take advantage afterward of a $2 hot breakfast prepared on-site at Air Operations by a culinary specialist. dersen said. “I’ll serve a breakfast burrito or a bacon, egg and cheese French toast sandwich; donuts; coffee, orange juice and soda. And it only costs $2.”

During the FOD walkdowns, participants stroll side

by side, about an arm’s length apart, and pick up any loose debris that might result in damage to an aircraft.

“A little thing like a rock can FOD-out an engine,” Coughlin said. “And if an engine is dam-

aged, it not only costs money to repair but also downs the aircraft, which puts the program behind and wastes even more money.”

Besides debris, the walk-

Group will be at the commissary collecting food for local area food pantries. They hope to have a bus on location to stuff with food donations.

dcmilitary.com or phone 301-3424163 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 Pat Cocimano who found Gnorman on Page 2, in the CO/ CMC Canoe Challenge photo, wearing his required life jacket.

ect. There is no formal presentation at this meeting.

Open Season Health Benefits Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 Building 1489 lobby The Health Benefits Open Season begins Nov. 10 and ends Dec. 8. Representatives from several benefits carriers will be available to answer your questions. Have your CAC card available to show the guard at the front desk. Sponsored by Total Force Strategy and Management Department. For more information contact Cristina Rodriguez at 301-342-4032 or cristina.rodriguez@navy.mil.

NAWCAD Weapons 101 Schedule

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

Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division China Lake training center The four-day Weapons 101 class offers an overview to weapons development and an opportunity to meet the experts from each subject area. The class is offered at no cost to participants in the Engineer and Scientist Development Program and recently hired journeymen scientists and engineers. This class is also open, by invitation, to employees of other NAVAIR and NAVSEA sites. The schedule for fiscal year 2015 is: Nov. 17-20, Jan. 26-29, April 27-30, and Aug. 3-6. Contact Joleigh Rafalski at 760-939-3588 or joleigh.rafalski@ navy.mil.

Stuff the Bus Food Drive

Where’s Gnorman?

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 1 Commissary The St. Nicholas Chapel Youth

Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Anyone spotting Gnorman can email tester@

FallFest

Off Base: National Make a Difference Day 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Washington D.C. Volunteers are winterizing the park by digging up plants and placing them in the greenhouse.

To volunteer, visit www.cnic. navy.mil/regions/ndw/about/ community_services/community_service_sign_up_form.html.

For more information, phone 202-433-6854 (Navy) or 202-4330016 or 703-614-7190 (Marines).

Public Meeting: MD 5 Improvement Project 6-7:30 p.m. Monday Ridge Volunteer Fire Department The Maryland State Highway Administration is designing improvements to MD 5, Point Lookout Road, from south of Camp Brown Road to the causeway inside Point Lookout State Park in St. Mary’s County.

The planned improvements include roadway resurfacing and widening with 11-foot-wide lanes and 8-footwide shoulders along most of the corridor. The public is invited to this informational meeting to view project displays and to speak with project team members about the proj-

See FOD, Page 11

National Alliance on Mental Illness Recovery Support Group 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, Building 1, Room 100 A peer recovery support group offering support, understanding and empathy because of shared experiences. This is not a therapy group and there is no one expert.

The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Attendance is free.

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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UPDATE:

Don’t ‘mess’ with Pax River

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

In an article about dumpster dumping in the Oct. 9 issue of Tester, outdated information was given on how Lincoln Housing residents can dispose of large, bulk trash items such as mattresses and furniture. Residents are not able to arrange for their disposal through Lincoln Housing.

“While we try to do everything we can for our residents, unfortunately, we do not have the manpower required or the trucks necessary to pick up such large items and it is the responsibility of the resident to dispose of those items by taking them to the St. Mary’s [County] Landfill,” explained Kelly Marks, housing manager and regional marketing associate for Lincoln Housing.

The disposal issue came to the forefront after the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Public Works Department reported a number of large items have been dumped in areas around NAS

Patuxent River or left lying next to dumpsters, resulting in additional costs to the Navy to remove them.

It should be noted that offloading unwanted items into installation dumpsters is not permitted and randomly dumping the items elsewhere is illegal.

As for recyclable materials, while residents are supplied the appropriate containers, anyone having an excess amount of recyclable refuse can contact Lincoln Housing and arrange for removal.

“If someone just moved into housing, for example, and they have a pile of boxes for disposal, we can certainly help with that,” Marks said.

“If we have the means to do something for our residents, we will.”

The number to contact with any questions about proper refuse disposal related to Lincoln Military Housing is 240-895-0380. For a list of landfill locations and hours, visit www.stmarysmd.com/ dpw/Facilitylocations.asp.

CORRECTION NOTICE In the Oct. 9 issue of Tester, the “Base boosts security with continued ID scans” article contained misleading information in a list that identified some CAC/ID card issues that could cause base access denial. The list noted that retiree ID cards showing an expiration date would be a cause for access denial because retiree ID cards should show an indefinite expiration date. This information may be misleading because retiree ID cards do show an expiration date on

the back of the card for TRICARE purposes. Military retiree ID cards issued before 2012 have INDEF on the front of the card and an expiration date on the back. The date shown on the back of the card is the last day before the member is eligible to enroll in TRICARE for Life; usually close to the member’s 65th birthday.

Once the member is enrolled in TRICARE for Life, a new ID card is issued that reflects INDEF expiration on both the front and the back.

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FFSC All classes are conducted 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 301-3424911.

Résumé Writing: 1-4 p.m.

Oct. 28 Budgeting for Baby at Bldg.

401: 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 29 Stress Management: 2:30-4 p.m. Oct. 30 Holiday Stress: 9 -10:30 a.m.

Nov. 5 Welcome to Pax: 1-3 p.m.

Nov. 5 Smooth Move — Home or Abroad: 9-10 a.m. Nov. 6 Paying for College: 6-8 p.m.

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Ready Navy www.ready.navy.mil Hazardous weather conditions are possible any time. If you would like a free informationpacket on how to prepare for hurricanes, severe weather,

and other potential emergencies, stop by 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.

See more FFSC classes on Facebook.

families in managing their finances, resolving financial problems and to reach longterm goals. Take control of your finances and make an appointment with a counselor by calling 301-342-5442.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) EFMP is a DOD program that addresses the special needs of military families. Sailors with an exceptional family member — a family member with special needs such as a medical or educational disability — are encouraged to enroll in the EFMP so the Navy can do its part in caring for EFM needs.

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

Find Your Command Ombudsman Find out who your Ombudsman is. Visit www.ombudsmanregistry.org, click on “Contact Your Ombudsman” and follow the prompts, or call 301-757-1861 to speak with the NAS Patuxent River Ombudsman Coordinator.

Financial Counseling Services The Personal Financial Educator can help individuals and

SCOREBOARD As of Oct. 17 Intramural flag football league Monday/Wednesday division Grenades 6-0 Bad Medicine 5-1 Run ‘n Gun 3-3 Furloughed Plays 2-6 VQ-4 Underdogs 0-6 Tuesday/Thursday division A/O 10-0 VX-1 7-3 Aviators 5-5 Turn down for hut 5-5 Lost Puppies 2-8 FRC Phoenix 1-9

Intramural Fall Softball League Moe’s Tavern Sliders Dirty Dogs Chiefs Boozin’ Ballers NASFD SOS It’s not cricket

7-1 4-2 4-2 5-3 4-4 3-5 3-5 0-8

Intramural Bowling League WSI High-n-Low Gutter Clutter Goat Locker Sky Cops Big Ten

15-5 12-8 11-9 11-9 11-9 10-10

Ten Pin Mafia Rollin’ Thunder Spare Time On a Whim Hang ‘em High Gutter Trash

10-10 9-11 9-11 8-12 8-12 6-14

Intramural Fall Volleyball League STK Victorious Secret Sloppy Sets Old School SRR A/O GBOF Need for Speed

9-3 9-6 9-6 6-6 6-6 5-7 4-8 3-9

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CLINIC CORNER

National Case Management Week

By Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River

Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River (NHCPR) celebrated National Case Management Week, Oct. 12-18, recognizing the significant contributions its case managers make in coordinating quality healthcare for its patients and their families.

NHCPR has two case managers: Heather Henderson, a social work case manager at NAS Pax River, and Terry MacKenzie, a nurse case manager for branch health clinics located at Indian Head, Dahlgren and Andrews.

Escalating health care costs, an aging population, and the complex needs of Wounded Warriors and other groups, such as children with autism, make case management services more important than ever.

Case management is a collaborative process managed by the health care team, with the patient and their primary care

manager (PCM) at the center.

The team assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates options and services to meet an individual’s health needs in order to promote quality cost-effective outcomes.

Generally, patients with complex problems and high medical expenses receive case management support. Problems may be one or a combination of medical, social, financial, or mental health issues.

The case manager helps develop a plan to assist the patient and family to navigate through the maze of medical services. Case managers advocate for the needs of patients.

For more information about Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Case Management services, visit www.med.navy.mil/sites/paxriver/ Pages/cm.html.

Henderson can be reached at 301-995-3851. MacKenzie can be reached at 301-373-0637.

Seeking out patient feedback

Interactive Customer Evaluation

By Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River

Bobbi Jo Gunn, the new customer relations officer at the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River (NHCPR) wants to hear from you.

NHCPR had a 93.7 percent satisfaction rating this past fiscal year. Your feedback is very important to us. It assists us in knowing what we are doing well and where we need to improve.

We obtain feedback from our patients through four different surveys.

Health Care Survey of DOD Beneficiaries This survey is designed to measure overall satisfaction with your health plan, not specific facilities.

TRICARE Outpatient Satisfaction Survey This survey reports on outpatient experiences at

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

Bobbi Jo Gunn is the new customer relations officer at the Naval Health Clinic. both military treatment facilities and civilian providers.

Navy Patient Satisfaction Survey This is a survey mailed by U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery after your appointment at the clinic.

The final survey is ICE. This survey is done online or by scanning a QR code located on the signs at the clinic. This survey reports on your experience at the clinic.

Questions on these surveys pertain to obtaining appointments, interaction with your provider, customer service you received by our staff and your overall satisfaction at NHCPR. Please take the time to complete the mailed surveys or go to http://www. med.navy.mil/sites/paxriver/Pages/index.html and complete the ICE survey.

Your feedback is very valuable to us.

If you have any questions, contact Gunn at 301995-4980.

Energy Awareness Message MWR From Ray Mabus Secretary of the Navy

As October, Energy Awareness Month, draws to a close, I thought it important to remind the Navy and Marine Corps that energy reform and energy conservation are more than ideas to think about only one month out of the year. Energy reform must inform and shape every decision we make during research, development, and procurement of our systems, during training operations, and during daily life aboard ship, on base, and in our homes. It requires the efforts of every Sailor and Marine from the newest seaman recruits and privates to our admirals and generals.

I recently committed the Navy and Marine Corps to meet five ambitious energy targets by 2020.

Target 1: by 2020, half of our total energy consumption, ashore and afloat, will come from alternative sources.

Target 2: by 2020, we will make half of our installations netzero energy consumers, using solar, wind, ocean, and geothermal power generated on base.

Target 3: by 2016, the Navy will sail the Great Green Fleet, a carrier strike group composed of nuclear ships, hybrid electric ships running biofuel, and aircraft flying on biofuel.

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

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Ray Mabus Target 4: by 2015, the Department of the Navy will cut in half the amount of petroleum we use in our commercial vehicle fleet through phased adoption of hybrid, electric, and flex fuel vehicles.

Target 5: effective immediately, the Navy and Marine Corps will change the way contracts are awarded. Industry will be held contractually accountable for meeting energy efficiency targets.

These are formidable goals that require adoption of new fuels and development of new systems, as well as development of new energy efficient practices and techniques.

We need your help. You, Sailors and Marines, work with our systems and equipment every day.

What good ideas do you have? How

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Information, Tickets and Travel Office - 301-342-3648 Drill Hall - 301-757-3943 Customized Creations - 301-342-6293 Rassieur Youth Center - 301-342-1694

Special Events Haunted House Off Millstone Road 6-9 p.m. Oct. 23-25 $5 per person ages 6 and up Featuring a Haunted Barn Maze, Abandoned Town in the Wild West, Bamboo Trail of Horrors, Kids Zone & much more! Afraid the Haunted House might be too scary for you and your family? We’re way ahead of you, our Spook-Meter will tell you the best time to visit our Haunted House.

Spook-Meter: 6-7 p.m. Not-So-Spooky 7-8 p.m. Heebie-Jebbies 8-9 p.m. Enter If You Dare

River’s Edge Open for lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays

Rassieur Youth Center Pumpkin Carnival 4-6 p.m. Oct. 24 $4 per person or $20 family max; free for children ages 2 and younger and for adults ages 65 and older Come in costume and enjoy a hay ride, pick and paint pumpkins, trick or treating, carnival games with prizes, special challenges, photo booth, a movie, moon bounce, and popcorn or cotton candy.

Additional popcorn and cotton candy tickets can be purchased for $1 each!

Customized Creations Craft Fair Vendor Registration Individuals with base access who are interested in being a vendor at the 37th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair can now submit a registration form. All 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.

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Drill Hall 14th Annual Canine Run/Walk 1 p.m. Nov. 1 Cost: $5 per family Registration begins at noon on the day of the event. Course will be 1.5 mile loop form the Drill Hall. All canine competitors will be eligible for random prizes and treats at post event social. There will be no trophies, awards, or t-shirts to the canine owners.

Navy Flying Club Pilot Ground School The Patuxent River Navy Flying Club offers Private Pilot and Instrument Ground Schools.

For more information, visit the Navy Flying Club Office in Building 336 from 1:15-2:30 p.m. weekdays, or call 301-8621110.

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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

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Thursday, October 23 6:30 p.m., A Walk Among the Tombstones

(Rated: R, 1 hr. 54 mins.)

Formerly a detective with the NYPD, now a recovering alcoholic haunted by regrets, Matt Scudder has a lot to make up for. When a series of kidnappings targeting the city’s worst drug criminals escalates to grisly murder, the circuit’s ruthless leader convinces Scudder to find the culprits and bring them to bloody justice. Working as an unlicensed private detective, Matt sees what the police don’t see and treads where they most fear to. Operating just outside the law to track down the monsters responsible, Scudder stops

just short of becoming one himself.

Friday, October 24 6:30 p.m., The Maze Runner

(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr.

53 mins.) When Thomas wakes up trapped in a massive maze with a group of other boys, he has no memory of the outside world other than strange dreams about a mysterious organization known as W.C.K.D. Only by piecing together fragments of his past with clues he discovers in the maze can

Thomas hope to uncover his true purpose and a way to escape.

9 p.m., The Equalizer

(Rated: R, 2 hrs. 12 mins.) McCall is a former black ops commando who has faked his death to live a quiet life in Boston. When he comes out of his self-imposed retirement to rescue a young girl, Teri, he finds himself face to face with ultra-violent Russian gangsters.

As he serves vengeance against those who bru-

talize the helpless, McCall’s desire for justice is reawakened. If someone has a problem, the odds are stacked against them, and they have nowhere else to turn, McCall will help. He is The Equalizer.

Saturday, October 25 4 p.m., The Boxtrolls

(Rated: PG, 1 hr. 30 mins.) The Boxtrolls, a community of quirky, mischievous creatures, have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs in the amaz-

ing cavernous home they’ve built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge.

When the town’s villain, Archibald Snatcher, comes up with a plot to get rid of the Boxtrolls, Eggs decides to venture above ground, “into the light,” where he meets and teams up with fabulously feisty Winnifred. Together, they devise a daring plan to save Eggs’ family.

9 p.m., The Equalizer

6:30 p.m., The Maze Runner

6:30 p.m., The Maze Runner

(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 53 mins.)

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

Sunday, October 26 2 p.m., The Boxtrolls (3D)

(Rated: PG, 1 hr. 30 mins.)

Monday, October 27 and Tuesday, October 28 Theater is not open

Wednesday, October 29 (Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 53 mins.)

November 6, 4-7pm

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Accolades around the air station

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

BZ for Rebecca Hill Courtesy photo

Facilitator of the Week: Jason Worner Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Command Master Chief William Lloyd-Owen, left, presents Jason Worner with a Fleet Facilitator of the Week certificate, Oct. 16. Worner serves as a logistics management specialist for COMFRC.

Capt. Heidi Fleming, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer, left, awards a letter of appreciation to Rebecca Hill on Sept. 30 for her work as a childcare provider at the base’s Child Development Center.

Courtesy photo

Chris Matthews receives a Navy Superior Civilian Award Chris Matthews, left, assistant program manager for engineering for the Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Program Office (PMA-251), receives a Navy Superior Civilian Award from Rear Adm. Mark Darrah, commander of Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Sept. 18.

Fair Winds and Following Seas, Edward Wooten Edward Wooten, assistant program manager for Test and Evaluation, assigned to the Air Combat Electronics Program Office (PMA-209), retired from the Navy on Oct. 17 after more than 11 years of federal civil service. Wooten also served 20 years on active duty in the Navy before retiring in 1990.

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

BZ for Bonnie Shymansky

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Bonnie Shymansky, left, is awarded a letter of appreciation from Capt. Heidi Fleming, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer on Sept. 30 for her work as a childcare provider at the base’s Child Development Center.

U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger

Ken Petterson receives Navy Meritorious Civilian Award Dennis West, deputy commander for Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC), left, presents a Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award on Sept. 25 to Ken Pettersen, COMFRC director of Safety and Regulatory Compliance.

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Boots on Deck event demonstrates USS Ronald Reagan’s CPI strides

By Joelle Zarcone Naval Aviation Enterprise Communication Support

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy Schumaker

Commander Naval Air Forces Vice Adm. Dave Buss speaks in the North Island base galley during the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Boots on Deck seminar. Boots on Deck is a site visit aimed at advancing and sustaining naval aviation warfighting capabilities.

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It’s not often that a threestar admiral takes action items from a petty officer, but that’s what happened Sept. 23 during a Boots on the Ground/ Deck (BoG/D) event for USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) at NAS North Island (NASNI), Coronado.

“You have inspired me and tasked me to see how we’re doing things across the carriers,” said Vice Adm. David Buss, Commander Naval Air Forces; Commander, U.S. Naval Air Force Pacific Fleet.

BoG/D events are coordinated through the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) and are one-day visits to Navy/Marine Corps aviation sites, aircraft carriers or L-class ships by naval aviation senior leadership. These visits provide NAE leadership with the opportunity to see first-hand readiness degraders, command challenges and just as im-

portantly, how maintenance and supply improvements and/or efficiencies have been incorporated — commonly referred to as continuous process improvement (CPI) initiatives — into their work centers. The BoG/D events are well aligned and consistent with the NAE strategy to advance and sustain Naval Aviation warfighting capabilities at an affordable cost . today and in the future.

This CVN 76 BoD event highlighted numerous CPI efforts, as well as several “head hurters” for the crew.

“How we do things is not as agile as it could be,” said Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers, Rear Adm. Paul Sohl.

“We need these good ideas.

The Navy/Marine Corps team is as relevant as ever.”

Reagan Sailors briefed senior naval aviation leaders including Buss and Sohl, as well as Commander, Naval Air Systems Command, Vice Adm. David Dunaway; Com-

mander, Naval Supply-Weapon Systems Support, Rear Adm. David Pimpo; and Assistant Deputy Commandant for Marine Aviation (Sustainment), Russell Howard.

“Receiving briefs from the Sailors and Marines are great, but seeing is believing,” Sohl said. “The Naval Aviation Enterprise hosts Boots on the Ground/Deck events, so we can see not only the challenges the fleet faces but also the good things our Sailors and Marines are accomplishing.”

One particular briefer, Petty Officer 1st Class James Souder, an operations specialist aboard Reagan, discussed the ship’s recent electronic routing rapid improvement event (RIE). This RIE focused on the routing of documents through electronic means rather than the traditional paper method, using a program called Electronic Knowledge Management (EKM). EKM, a Pacific Command (PACOM)funded application, relies on

a standalone server, electronically-developed documents, and scanners for transmitting any soft copy materials.

Souder said much of the inefficiency (e.g., time and material) generated by the original process stemmed simply from things like tracking paperwork within the system, waiting for approvals or waiting for points of contact throughout the process to respond.

Sailors on a given carrier can go through approximately $180,000 worth of paper through the traditional system, not including the required routing folders. Using the EKM program instead, however, resulted in a 99 percent increase in efficiency for Reagan through reduced paper waste and increased use of work hours no long dependent on delayed routing of paperwork. Souder said EKM provides the ability to receive

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Breaking the sound barrier

By Emily Funderburk Total Force Communications Support

Karen Sepielli doesn’t let her disability determine her path.

A graduate of Gallaudet University, Sepielli has worked as a financial management analyst in NAVAIR’s International Programs Office since 2008 after a 15-year career at the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command working as a budget analyst.

Sepielli is one of 20 deaf or hardof-hearing employees who work here at Patuxent River. She and employees like her are recognized during National Disability Employment Awareness Month each October, which serves to raise awareness about disability employment issues and celebrate the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.

This year’s theme is “Expect. Employ. Empower.”

“There are thousands of people with disabilities, either invisible or visible, and all of them have a dream and potential to succeed in an agency or company when given the opportunity,” Sepielli wrote in an email. “The main thing is breaking through the barriers and working together for the benefit of all.”

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How to communicate with deaf co-workers Some pointers to better communicate with deaf co-workers when an interpreter is not present: Use email, instant messaging or desk-side typing devices.

Speak naturally and add gestures or point, when appropriate. Be aware that many deaf people do not read lips, so gestures can help the person see your tone and intention.

Learn American Sign Language. Ask the Interpreting Team about specialized training at interpretingservices@navy.mil.

For mechanical engineer Wes Johnston, who supports the Mechanical Design Branch within the Air Vehicle Modification and Instrumentation and Aircraft Prototype Systems Division, an opportunity at NAVAIR has meant the chance to meet his career goal of becoming an “outstanding engineer.” He also earned his Master of Science in systems engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School this month.

He believes employees with disabilities bring several traits to their jobs: problem-solving skills, dedication and above-average performance.

Russell Lall received his opportunity when he joined NAVAIR’s Aviation Readiness and Resource Analysis Department in April 2014

as a computer engineer.

“My background and experience in information technology must have attracted NAVAIR hiring managers,” he wrote. “I believe they saw past my disability and saw me as an asset to their department.”

Lall believes employers should hire based on ability, not disability.

“Employers should understand that people with disabilities are not an impediment,” he wrote. “With the right accommodation, we can adapt to any working environment, and we will get the work done as any other individual.”

Accommodations include American sign language interpreting services, which NAVAIR offers as part of its Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Department. At

U.S. Navy photo by Kelly Schindler

NAVAIR’s American Sign Language interpreters provide daily interpreting services for 20 deaf and hard-of-hearing employees at Patuxent River and St. Inigoes, Md. Front row, from left: Lisette Madalena, Russell Lall, Lora Cheah.

Back row, from left: Karen Sepielli, Candace Strayer, Wes Johnston.

Patuxent River and St. Inigoes, four interpreters are certified by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf to provide daily interpreting services for performance reviews, meetings, training, teambuilding activities, ceremonies and one-on-one discussions. They also provide remote in-

terpreting through video teleconference capabilities to all NAVAIR sites and customized sign language training for groups with a deaf or hard-ofhearing employee.

To request interpreting services, email interpretingservices@navy. mil.

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VX-1 brings Poseidon to Penn State

Tour sparks Midshipmen interest in Naval Aviation, P-8 community

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 Public Affairs

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate

Cmdr. Michael Howe gives a tour of a P-8A Poseidon assigned to the Pioneers of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 to midshipmen during a visit to Penn State University, Oct. 14.

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The “Pioneers” of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 introduced midshipmen from Penn State University to Naval Aviation, Oct. 14, with an up-close look at the P-8A Poseidon.

The Penn State Applied Research Laboratory invited VX-1 to present the P-8A’s mission and capabilities to their researchers and scientists, giving the university’s midshipmen an opportunity to learn more about the platform.

“We wanted the midshipmen to join us for the day and experience one of the Navy’s newest pieces of technology,” said Lt. Patrick Dieugenio, a P-8A pilot assigned to VX-1. “Any chance we get to interact with our next generation of pilots and flight officers is a positive experience.”

The tour gave guests a look at the interior of the aircraft including the flight station, main work stations, and sonar buoy launchers as well as the exterior and weapons bay.

“We have a very active aviation club at the university and this was a great chance for the midshipmen to tour this

aircraft,” said Lt. Cmdr. Rich Dungan, sophomore and aviation advisor for Penn State NROTC. “This event has definitely reached out to the midshipmen, which is great to see from an instructor stand point.”

For many midshipmen, touring the aircraft and facilities sparked an interest in the P-8A community; for others it furthered their passion for the Poseidon and Naval Aviation.

“I thought the aircraft was really cool,” said Midshipman 4th Class Kalee Strawbridge, who has aspirations of becoming a P-8A pilot. “Seeing everything that goes into the aircraft and how the different systems work together was a great opportunity.”

The crew of the P-8A thought this experience was a great chance to display the aircraft and answer questions for future military leaders.

“It is always a pleasure to interact and impart knowledge about our aircraft and duties with the military’s future leaders and other visiting personnel,” said Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Stacy Graves. “Hopefully our efforts may have helped some members in deciding which aviation platform they might want to strive for.”

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During a tour of the carrier, leadership observed firsthand the issues affecting current readiness at the deck plate level, as well as the great strides the USS Ronald Reagan team has made in improving everyday processes. Capt. Chris Bolt, USS Ronald Reagan

commanding officer, led attendees throughout the carrier and amplified the briefs presented during the visit. Sailors, like NAE BoD Site Visit Excellence Award recipient Petty Officer 1st Class Timothy Lopez, an aviation ordnance man aboard the ship, shared insight on issues ranging from an improved hazardous materials (HAZMAT) issuance/reissuance process, to innovative personal equipment packaging that has improved underway firefighting and investigation readiness capabilities.

The carrier tour ended

with a visit to the flight line.

“I take great pride in how far we’ve come and matured as a whole, and how we are improving our future by empowering junior Sailors,” Buss said. “The best ideas don’t come from the top; they come from the people on the flight line and in the work centers.”

BoG/D events occur approximately four to five times a year. The next event is scheduled for early 2015 at Commander, Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic.

For more information about the NAE visit www.nae. navy.mil.

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“The airfield managers are out there walking with us and they determine whether a problem needs immediate repair,” Coughlin said.

“If so, we’ll mark the area with neon spray paint and notify Public Works to come out and do a quick patch job.”

Anywhere from 40 to 60 individuals take part in the weekly walkdowns — which take

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about 45 minutes — and participation has been increasing.

“I’ve been doing this for about six week or so,” Andersen said.

“There were 37 people the first week and 62 last week.”

And, of course, everyone stays for breakfast.

“It’s a total Pax Team effort as we walk side by side to mitigate FOD risks, and we have representation from all our divisions on these early Friday mornings,” said NAS Commanding Officer Capt. Heidi Fleming, who along with the NAS Executive Officer and

Command Master Chief, joins in whenever she’s able. “Afterward, we have some time to spend with our dedicated Sailors over a nice breakfast prepared by our culinary specialists. As the Triad, we enjoy the out and about time being productive, while also building camaraderie.”

The walk-downs are currently beginning at 7:15 a.m. Anyone interested in volunteering their time can contact Coughlin at 301-3423570 or brian.coughlin@navy.mil.

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Stoneman takes lead of PMA-259

Courtesy photo

Capt. Jim Stoneman, the new program manager for the Air-to-Air Missiles program Office (PMA-259), right, salutes with outgoing program manager Capt. John “Snooze” Martins, left, during his change of command ceremony as incoming program manager Oct. 9.

PMA-259 is responsible for the acquisition, development and sustainment of air-to-air missile systems.

As the program manager, Stoneman will lead a team of more than 300 people, jointly located at NAS Patuxent River, China Lake, California, and Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

About Capt. Jim Stoneman Previous assignments: Before reporting to PMA-259, Stoneman, served as the chief of staff for Program Executive Officer for Tactical Aircraft Programs, and as deputy commander of Commander, Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Stoneman has accumulated more than 2,700 flight hours and 325 carrier landings and is a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School.

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AROUND TOWN St. Mary’s County events:

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Reapers in Red Coats: The Ghosts of Sotterley 1814 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday Sotterley Plantation Prepare to encounter both earthly inhabitants and those not of this earth on this historic and spooky dramatic production and walking tour around the Sotterley grounds. Preregistration required; no walk-ins. Purchase tickets online at www.sotterley.org. Experiences begin at 7 p.m. and run every 10 minutes.

Summerseat Paranormal Experience 2014 First tour at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday Summerseat Farm Patrons will view the Summerseat ghost Hunters epi-

sode entitled “Ghostly Evidence” inside the Summerseat manor house, then investigate “hot spots” featured on the show with Summerseat’s own paranormal investigator, Gina Kleinkauf, in an attempt to detect paranormal activity. No observations are guaranteed but, last year, energy entities were detected and photographed. Tour groups limited to 12 people; cameras and video allowed; tour the grounds and cemetery afterward. Tours are 90 minutes. Admission fee. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.summerseat.org.

Annual Health Fair: The Way to Wellness 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday Southern Maryland Higher Education Center An exciting day with activities, screenings and exhibits aimed at promoting health and wellness for all ages. A commercial shredder truck will be available to dispose of unwanted documents and help protect your identity. Free.

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Halloween Spooktacular 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Charlotte Hall library 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Lexington Park library Children of all ages can dress up in their favorite costume and enjoy not-so-scary stories and awesome activities, then trick-or-treat through the library. Free.

Trick or Treat on the Square 1 p.m. Saturday Historic Leonardtown Square Kids and grown-ups stroll from store to store collecting Halloween goodies. Pumpkin painting and pet costume contest in the Square.

Ghoulish Gala Family Event 5-8 p.m. Saturday Carver Recreation Center St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks presents a family spooktacular event with a DJ, games, prizes and fun. All ages, $5 per person.

Calvert County events: www.calvertcountymd.us

Free Shredding Event 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Northern High School, Owings This event allows Calvert Country residents to destroy unwanted paper and documents, helping to prevent identity theft. Rain or shine.

Halloween in the Garden 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center The 15th annual spooktacular event includes more than 70 community organizations and businesses decorating booths, wearing costumes and handing out candy or treats to all the children along the wooded path. Admission is $1 per person.

Monster Mash Cruise and Costume Contest 4:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday Calvert Marine Museum Little goblins and their families are invited to cruise aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. Cost: $8 adults; $7 ages 5-12; $5 age 4 and younger. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

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many times have you said, if only the Navy or Marine Corps did this — we would be better? If you are a Sailor or Marine with an idea on how to make a system more efficient or make a process better, tell your leadership. Senior enlisted leadership, help your people move good ideas up the chain of command.

With a consolidated Navy and Marine Corps effort, we will reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, reduce our tactical and strategic vulnerabilities, and we will make the Department of the Navy a government leader in energy reform.

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