USS Tulip
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Pax kicks off regional energy incentive contests What you need to know Prize: Three installation winners will be awarded repair funds for facility projects chosen by the commanding officer: - 1st place — $70k - 2nd place — $50k - 3rd place — $30k Best building energy monitor (BEM) competition (Facility BEM contributing to largest reduction) For NAS Pax River (all tenants) Due: Nov. 23 - Installation submits to Region the two BEMs with greatest EBL contribution - Criteria include innovation, activity, and communication Submissions are to be electronically provided with the completed submission form (TBD) - Prize: Recognition, one winner per installation
Poster competition Due: Nov. 18 • Paper size: 8.5 x 11 inches (letter) • File type: product submitted must be a high resolution PDF or JPG • Required element: Navy Energy Security logo -or- BRITE logo • Color: full color or gray scale • No unauthorized use of intellectual property (copyright, trademark) U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Logico
• All cast and crew must be volunteers
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Kerik Vargas switches his lights to high-effiency light bulbs as part of an energy conservation initiative. NAS Patuxent River and Naval District Washington are partnering to spread awareness of energy conservation, leadership and behavior change.
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By Shawn Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs
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NAS Patuxent River officially launched the Naval District Washington Biggest Loser Competition on Monday. Designed to inform and educate personnel about energy consumption and efficiency, the campaign also hopes to encourage energy conservation and responsible usage by bringing awareness to the forefront. In addition to the Biggest Loser Competition, there will be a poster and video competition open to anyone affiliated with the base, including family members.
Other activities include recognition of the best building energy monitor. These competitions are all done in the spirit of energy action and reducing personal energy footprints; the winners will be recognized by Rear Adm. Yancy Lindsey, Commandant, Naval District Washington, for their contributions. In 2009, Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus set five energy goals for DON: increase alternative energy use Navywide, increase alternative energy ashore, reduce non-tactical petroleum use, sail the “Great Green Fleet,” and improve energy efficiency, according to a 2012 DON Strategy for Renewable Energy report.
• Length: minimum 15 seconds, maximum 60 seconds • Media: Self-contained file with no proprietary codecs • File type: Flash, MPEG, QuickTime, Windows Media Video • Live action, animation, or combination of the two • No unauthorized use of intellectual property (copyright, trademark) • All cast and crew must be volunteers • Products must be created by a member(s) of the installation, tenant command, or organization associated with the installation; Sailors, U.S. civilians, host nation Civilians, and direct dependents. • Age: Participants under the age of 12 must identify parent/guardian as the entrant Fine Print Products must be created by a member(s) of the installation, tenant command, or organization associated with the installation; Sailors, civilians and direct family members. Age: Participants under the age of 12 must identify parent/guardian as the entrant. Please send all poster and video submissions to Shawn Graham at shawn.d.graham1@navy.mil.
DOD’s Voluntary Education Virtual Fair 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 19
It’s never too early to start planning for your future. Going back to school now for a postsecondary degree or certification will certainly help to ensure your future success. DOD is committed to making higher education accessible for service members. In support of that commitment, the DOD Voluntary Education Program will host its first Virtual Education Fair Nov. 19. You’ll be able to participate from anywhere in the world and get the information you need to help you reach your education goals.
Representatives from participating schools will be available via live chat from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. - to accommodate different time zones. The fair offers an informative, pressure-free experience, where you can learn about the following: • Schools having a signed agreement with the DOD to provide a quality education to service members and military spouses • Financial aid options to help defray the cost of your education • Degree and certificate program offerings • Cost of Tuition and Fees • Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
During and after the fair, you’ll be able to access the following prerecorded sessions: • Top High-Growth Career Fields and Degrees • Resources for Choosing a School • Bridging Education and Credentialing Information from the participating schools will be accessible online after the event as well. Attend the fair, and begin making informed choices about your postsecondary education and your future. Get the information you need without the pressure. Register for the fair today at http://www.dodeducationfair. com.
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Remembering the Civil War’s USS Tulip Recovered artifacts under care of U.S. Navy By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs
As NAS Patuxent River prepares to once again honor the Sailors lost in the tragic USS Tulip explosion during the Civil War, it’s fitting to take a closer look at the ship, still submerged in the waters of the Potomac River over 150 years later.
The incident The date was Nov. 11, 1864. USS Tulip was a Union gunboat assigned to the Potomac Flotilla. Its mission was to support Union communications, tow, transport and land Soldiers, and maintain the Union blockade of Confederate ports. With a faulty starboard boiler, the vessel had been ordered to return to Washington for repairs. Not wanting to be a slow, easy target for enemy cannons during the voyage up the Potomac River, the ship’s captain ignored the faulty boiler and ordered Tulip to proceed full steam ahead. His fateful decision that day resulted in an
Recovered button from a Union Navy uniform.
explosion heard for miles. Tulip sank near Piney Point, not far from what is now Webster Outlying Field; only 10 men survived from the crew of 57, with two dying shortly afterward. The only human remains ever recovered were eight badly burned, unidentified bodies that washed ashore and are buried near St. Inigoes Creek, where the secluded USS Tulip Monument stands, marking the smallest federal cemetery in the nation.
Recovered artifacts Tulip’s wreck had been discovered by Virginia sport divers in 1966 and was subject to looting for 14 years, and then again for two years in the early 1990s, explained George Schwarz, underwater archaeologist with Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC). It was in the ‘90s when the Maryland Historical Trust’s Maryland Maritime Archaeology Program (MMAP) and the U.S. Navy got involved. “The illicit disturbance of the wreck in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘90s resulted in the uncontrolled recovery of over 1,500 objects,” Schwarz said. “After an investigation by MMAP, the artifacts were turned over to NHHC for conservation, study, curation and display. MMAP also compiled a report on the 1990s site assessment and artifact recovery efforts.” The artifacts are housed in NHHC’s Archaeology and Conservation Laboratory, which serves as the curatorial facility for the Navy’s underwater archaeological collection. “The artifacts have been accessioned, assessed and placed in environments conducive to their long-term preservation,” Schwarz noted. “Approximately 50 percent of the artifacts have been fully conserved.” A wide range of material culture was recovered, from ship’s rigging and timbers to ordnance to personal effects. The collection includes medical equipment, navigational instruments, gaming pieces, silverware, crockery, whisky and wine bottles, advanced shells with timed fuses, personal hygiene objects, handheld weapons and more. Schwarz explained that Tulip’s artifacts are highly significant because they capture a spe-
Renewed investigations of the USS Tulip site and analysis of conserved artifacts have been initiated by Naval History and Heritage Command. This high-resolution sonar image, taken in September 2015, with assistance from Naval Surface Warfare Division, shows the outline of Tulip, with its frames protruding from the silty bottom of the Potomac River. cific moment in time aboard a Navy vessel during the Civil War. “Once the ship sank, everything aboard was preserved in the Potomac mud and virtually frozen in time,” he said. “The objects give us additional information to supplement the historical record, which did not typically elaborate on day-to-day routines that are now so significant — such as how Sailors dined, groomed, dressed, entertained themselves and, in general, lived aboard a steam-propelled gunboat in that era. Shipboard equipment tells us about the way they recorded speed and navigated by the stars; small arms and ordnance allow us to reconstruct how they engaged in naval combat.”
Preservation and management NHHC is responsible for managing, studying and preserving the Navy’s sunken military craft — which includes more than 3,000 historic shipwrecks and 14,000 historic aircraft
wrecks worldwide — regardless of location or time of loss. “Many of these sites, such as Tulip, contain human remains, unexploded ordnance or other safety hazards and hold significant historical and archaeological information,” Schwarz added. “It’s important for the Navy to know where Tulip is in order to effectively protect and manage the site, and to remember and memorialize the sacrifice [the crew] made.” Several artifacts are on display in cases at NHHC’s Underwater Archaeology Branch offices and the Archaeology and Conservation Laboratory at the Washington Navy Yard. “Tulip artifacts have been placed on loan to qualifying institutions and are available for display through NHHC’s loan program,” Schwarz said. “Public tours of the lab and artifacts are available, and the collection is also accessible to scholars interested in studying [them]. At least two archaeology student theses have focused on material from Tulip.”
9th Annual USS Tulip Memorial Service U.S. Navy photos
Recovered Schenkl shell, a streamlined artillery projectile used by Union forces in the Civil War.
One of the recovered artifacts included a sextant, used primarily to determine the angle between an astronomical object and the horizon for the purposes of celestial navigation.
9 a.m. Nov. 6 USS Tulip Monument Cross Manor Road, St. Inigoes Guest speaker: NAS Patuxent River Executive Officer, Capt. Scott Starkey
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Commandant’s Corner By Rear Adm. Yancy Lindsey 89th Naval District Washington Commandant
Autumn has definitely arrived here in the National Capital Region with all its beauty, color and cool breezes. Transition to a new season signals a transition in our lifestyles and activities...both at work and at home. Before you venture into winter duties/responsibilities, driving, sports activities, household chores, etc., please take a minute to ensure your equipment is in good operating condition and you are physically and mentally prepared. Think through the “what ifs”, identify and evaluate the risks, and take necessary precautions to ensure your safety and that of your shipmates, friends and family. Congratulations to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (large) and Naval Support Activity Annapolis (small) for earning the FY15 NDW Installation Excellence Award in their category. They will represent us well at the Navy Installations Command level. Thank you for your efforts during Energy Action Month. However, we must continue to be aware of our energy usage and constantly look for opportunities to reduce our energy footprint. On Oct. 15, we announced an Energy Biggest Loser competition that will run through Nov. 30. The competition will reward
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the top three NDW installations who do the best job of conserving energy during the month of November as compared to Novem-
ber 2014. Winning installations will be awarded with funding for base energy improvement projects.
F-35 showcases strengths, capabilities at press conference
November is Warrior Care Month where we publicly recognize our wounded warrior heroes. Warrior Care Month was established to increase awareness of programs and resources available to wounded, ill and injured service members, their families, and those who care for them. In addition to raising awareness, there are several events scheduled within the Region to observe Warrior Care Month and highlight the extraordinary resilience of our recovering service members. Take some time this month to learn more about wounded warrior programs and thank our wounded warriors and their families for their service and sacrifice. For more information on the Navy Wounded Warrior — Safe Harbor program and events this month visit Safeharbor. navylive.dodlive.mil. A lot of you will be traveling during the holiday season to spend time with family and friends. We all certainly have much to be grateful for during this Thanksgiving. I’m grateful for your dedication and the outstanding work you do each and every day to support our Fleet, fighters, families, and nation. From my family to yours, please enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. If you are able to travel during the holiday weekend, please allow plenty of time for the journey so you are able to return home safe and rested. You are our Navy’s most valuable resource. Happy Thanksgiving.
Federal open season health benefits fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 12 Building 1489 lobby
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The F-35 Lightning II Program conducted a press conference Oct. 28 at NAS Patuxent River. The aircraft’s advanced airframe, stealth, and firepower will ensure the F-35 is the most lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever flown and will feature the most advanced helmet ever. The helmet will give pilots quicker access to the information they need to see and has special cameras to “see” through the bottom of the plane. The helmet makes use of six cameras embedded in the skin of the plane to give pilots a 360-degree view of the surrounding airspace, including enabling them to “look through” the floor of the plane. Plus it has advanced night-vision capabilities built in; and the heads-up-display projects directly onto the visor, putting information like altitude, speed and targets right in front of the pilots’ eyes.
Total Force Strategy and Management Department is sponsoring the fair, where representatives from several benefits carriers will be available to answer your questions. The federal employees’ health benefits open season runs Nov. 9 to Dec. 14. For more information, contact Karen Brandon at 301-342-6860 or karen.brandon@navy. mil. To request reasonable accommodations, contact Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator Brittani Murphy at 301-342-6909 or brittani.m.murphy@navy.mil. For sign language interpreting services, email interpretingservices@navy.mil.
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ACCOLADES AROUND THE AIR STATION Capt. Heidi Fleming, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer, recognized numerous NAS staff with awards and Bravo Zulus during command quarters Oct. 29 at Center Stage Theater:
U.S. Navy photos by Shawn Graham
Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Macaela Bellolampkin receives a Letter of Commendation for her selection as NAS Patuxent River’s Junior Sailor of the Quarter.
Joan Buck receives a Department of the Navy Length of Service Award for 30 years of faithful service to the Navy and the government of the United States.
Roger Burroughs receives a Department of the Navy Length of Service Award for 30 years of faithful service to the Navy and the government of the United States.
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Alexander Cuddeback receives a Letter of Commendation for exceptional performance while serving as a Security Department patrolman.
Christopher Davis receives a Bravo Zulu.
Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Shawn Dilimone receives a Letter of Commendation for his selection as NAS Patuxent River’s Bluejacket of the Quarter.
Riza Pringle receives a Bravo Zulu.
Kevin Donovan receives a Department of the Navy Length of Service Award for 30 years of faithful service to the Navy and the government of the United States.
Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Matthew Eubanks receives a Letter of Commendation for outstanding performance as a Radar Air Traffic Control Facility Controller and Flight Planning Supervisor.
Daniel Hammett receives a Department of the Navy Length of Service Award for 30 years of faithful service to the Navy and the government of the United States.
Allen Shubrooks receives a Department of the Navy Length of Service Award for 30 years of faithful service to the Navy and the government of the United States.
Mark Harper receives a Department of the Navy Length of Service Award for 35 years of faithful service to the Navy and the government of the United States.
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Andrew Jilcott receives a Letter of Commendation for his selection as NAS Patuxent River’s Senior Sailor of the Quarter.
Chief Culinary Specialist Andrae Keith receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for superior performance of his duties while serving as a food service leading chief petty officer onboard USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43).
Anthony Thomas receives a Department of the Navy Length of Service Award for 35 years of faithful service to the Navy and the government of the United States
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Efrain Lopez receives a Letter of Commendation for exceptional performance while serving as a Security Department patrolman.
Julie Lowthert receives a Bravo Zulu.
Xavier Maddox receives a Department of the Navy Length of Service Award for 30 years of faithful service to the Navy and the government of the United States.
Naval Aircrewman Tanner Williams receives a Letter of Commendation for superior service as the NAS Patuxent River Search and Rescue training petty officer.
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Pax hosts expeditionary students, touts aviation mission Marines assigned to the U.S. Marine Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS) toured the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School Oct. 29. The Marines also toured the Manned Flight Simulator, F-35 Lightning II Program and the NAS Patuxent River Operations Tower. EWS is a 40-week resident school that provides career-level, professional military education and training to company-grade Marine officers and selected officers from other services and countries.
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Leavitt honored with Meritorious Civilian Service Award Courtesy of COMFRC and AIR 6.0 Public Affairs
Toni L. Meier, director of Logistics Management Integration (AIR 6.6) at NAVAIR, presented Robert N. Leavitt, the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service award during a ceremony at the Logistics and Industrial Complex (LIC), Oct. 20. Leavitt is the product support manager (PSM) for NAVAIR’s H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopter Program Office (PMA-261). Col. Hank E. Vanderborght, PMA-261 program manager, praised Leavitt for his leadership. “Bob is in my eyes the premier PSM at the Naval Air Systems Command,” Vanderborght said. “He is an outstanding leader and true visionary. He is leading naval aviation when it comes down to supporting and sustaining aircraft in the field. He has developed the FCOE (Fleet Common Operating Environment) for the H-53 and H-1. The FCOE is leading naval aviation to condition based maintenance (CBM+), which is a subset of sustainment analytics. Sustainment analytics allows the program to make the right business decisions on time, which is critical when dollars are extremely scarce. Bob’s vision and efforts will revolutionize the way we support aircraft in the field, and pay large dividends to naval aviation for decades to come.” He facilitated the development of a tool for CBM+ — the Integrated Logistics and Support Management System (ILSMS), which is a data mining tool that aggregates 10 years’ worth of historical data from 19 different databases to point leadership and analysts to the problem
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Toni L. Meier, director of Logistics Management Integration (AIR 6.6) at NAVAIR, right, presented product support manager (PSM) for PMA-261, Robert N. Leavitt, center, the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service award at the Logistics and Industrial Complex (LIC) Oct. 20. Col. Hank E. Vanderborght, left, program manager for the H-53 heavy lift helicopter (PMA-261) NAVAIR, praised Leavitt for his leadership and vision as a PSM. areas today and to proactively target these problem areas in the future. Leavitt has developed a reputation for actively attacking readiness and affordability issues in the MH/CH-53E fleet. He has been praised for creating an environment to effec-
tively and systematically apply analytical techniques to keep costs down and performance high throughout CH-53K development and continuing fleet operations. He was the first product support manager for PMA-261 and strongly advocated for the
use of Performance Based Logistics (PBL) to solve availability issues with ten high-value, flight-critical H-53 aircraft components. Using PBL, the team was able to increase the availability of these components by 49 percent and to reduce operating and support costs by $20.2 million. Leavitt began his 29-year career in the Marine Corps as a CH-53 pilot. He transitioned to civilian work and has been at Pax for the past 12 years as a contractor and a civilian, serving in various capacities including department head for design interface and maintenance planning (AIR 3.2), director of Sikorsky Repair and Overhaul and chief operating officer at Sierra Management and Technologies. “I am most proud of bringing innovation to the H-53 Program and to NAVAIR, the growth of ILSMS from a program office tool to an enterprise tool is very rewarding,” Leavitt said. “The introduction of advanced analytics through the FCOE, different approaches to delivering product support packages for the CH53K and collaborating with such a dynamic and talented team have given me a great sense of accomplishment.” The successful work of Leavitt and the team at PMA-261 led to several awards including the 2014 Secretary of Defense PBL award in the component category and a 2011 NAVAIR Commander’s National Award for Logistics and Industrial Operations. Leavitt said he is committed to passing along institutional knowledge to the next generation and actively seeks out interns for PMA-261, especially wounded warriors.
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Around Town Meet the Airplane: C-2 Greyhound Noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 Patuxent River Naval Air Musesum A baby whale, special operations forces, Sailors and love letters: The C-2 has transported them all. Hear about the C-2 and its carrier onboard delivery mission supporting the warfighter. Canned food donations will buy time in the flight simulators. Panel discussion at 2 p.m. Spaceflight America Museum Open House 1-9 p.m. Nov. 7 Arthur Storer Planetarium, Prince Frederick Highlighting manned spaceflight, the museum features historic NASA and other artifacts such as various space suits, helmets and Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s military flight suit, and an International Space Station exhibit, a 2,700 cubic foot, walk-through display showcasing how astronauts on the ISS eat, sleep, work, and even go to the bathroom. Free event. For more information, visit www.spaceflightamericamuseum.org; or the museum’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ Spaceflightamericamuseum. “On Watch” Memorial Service 2 p.m. Nov. 8 Site of “On Watch” statue at end of Dowell Road, Dowell Join us to thank all of our veterans for their service. Refreshments served following the program. Military Appreciation Day 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11 Calvert Marine Museum Learn about the contributions of Maryland’s veterans through the ages as well as Solomons Island’s unique contribution to America’s Second World War efforts.
Family friendly activities will continue all day and include letter writing by children for veteran organizations and yellow ribbons for current service members. Museum admission is free for veterans, active military and their families. Book signing: Harnessing the Sky 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 14 Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Ever wonder why NAS Patuxent River’s runway complex is called Trapnell Field? PRNAM presents one of the best untold stories in 100 years of naval aviation — that of Frederick Trapnell, one of the premier test pilots of all time. Author presentation at 11:15 a.m.; book signing and lunch available following. Who Owns James Bond? 5 p.m. Nov. 14 Auerbach Auditorium, St. Mary’s Hall, St. Mary’s College A dispute over the suave British spy started in 1959, and the conflict is finally resolved. Hear a witty presentation about how the decades-long James Bond copyright dispute was settled. Fun for students planning a career in law, politics or film; or just anyone who enjoys a good Bond film. National Youth 5K Race 3 p.m. Nov. 15 Leonardtown Wharf The third annual run begins with an uphill climb from Leonardtown Wharf and snakes through historic downtown Leonardtown before heading back to the wharf for a downhill sprint to the finish line. Participants can choose a timed 5k or one-mile fun run. Learn more at www.nationalyouth5k.com or email Cynthia@nationalyouth5k.com for more information.
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Center Stage Theater Thursday, Nov. 5 6:30 p.m., Sicario (Rated: R, 2 hrs.) In Mexico, sicario means hitman. In the lawless border area stretching between the U.S. and Mexico, an idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elite government task force official to aid in the escalating war against drugs. Led by an enigmatic consultant with a questionable past, the team sets out on a clandestine journey forcing Kate to question everything that she believes in order to survive. Friday, Nov. 6 6:30 p.m., Bridge of Spies (Rated: PG-13; 2 hrs.) The story of James Donovan, a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on the near-impossible task to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot. 9:10 p.m., The Martian (3D) (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 21 mins.) During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenu-
ity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring “the Martian” home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return. Saturday, Nov. 7 4 p.m., Pan (Rated: PG; 1 hr. 51 mins.) The story of an orphan who is spirited away to the magical Neverland. There, he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny — to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan. 6:30 p.m., The Martian (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 21 mins.) 9:30 p.m., Bridge of Spies (Rated: PG-13; 2 hrs.) Sunday, Nov. 8 2 p.m., The Martian (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 21 mins.) Monday, Nov. 9 — Tuesday, Nov. 10 Theater is not open Wednesday, Nov. 11 6:30 p.m., The Martian (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 21 mins.)
FFSC All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center in Building 2090 off Bundy Road unless otherwise noted. Classes are open to active-duty and retired military and Reservists. Reservations are necessary and can be made at FFSC or by calling 301-342-4911. • Playgroup at Glenn Forest Community Center: 1011 a.m. Nov. 5, 12 and 19 • Paying for College: 6-8 p.m. Nov. 12 Ready Navy- www.ready.navy.mil If you would like an information packet on how to prepare for hurricanes, severe weather, and other potential emergencies, please stop by the Fleet and Family Support Center for your free information bag. 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.
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) EFMP is a DOD program that addresses the special needs of military families. Sailors with an exceptional family member — a family member with special needs such as a medical or educational disability — are encouraged to enroll in the EFMP so the Navy can do its part in caring for EFM needs. For more information, please contact the EFMP coordinator at 301-757-1861. Financial Counseling Services The Personal Financial Educator can help individuals and families in managing their finances, resolving financial problems and to reach long-term goals. Take control of your finances and make an appointment with a counselor by calling 301-342-5442. Find Your Command Ombudsman Find out who your Ombudsman is. Visit www.ombudsmanregistry.org, click on “Contact Your Ombudsman” and follow the prompts, or call 301-757-1861 to speak with the NAS Patuxent River Ombudsman Coordinator.
What’s Happening With MWR For all MWR news, events and programs visit www. NavyMWRPaxRiver.com. Phone directory Information, Tickets and Travel Office 301-342-3648 Drill Hall 301-757-3943 River’s Edge 301-342-3656 NRC Solomons 410-326-6903 Fleet & Family Support Center 301-342-4911 Center Stage Theater 301-342-5033 Customized Creations 301-342-6293 Rassieur Youth Center 301-342-1694 MWR Shuttle to Leonardtown for Veteran’s Day Parade Buses will leave from the Wildewood Shopping Center parking lot behind Cheeseburger in Paradise, promptly at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11 and drop passengers off at the Leonardtown Square. Register online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QKGJHC7. Registration closes on Monday, Nov. 9 at noon. Black Friday Shopping Spree Let MWR give you something to be thankful for this holiday season. Sign up to win one of two Navy Exchange $500 Gift Cards. Visit www.NavyMWRPaxRiver. com for details. River’s Edge Open for lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays “We Proudly Serve Starbucks” 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday — Friday River’s Edge and Eddie’s Cafes in Buildings 2185 and 2187. The Comedic Four 7 p.m. Nov. 5 River’s Edge Join us for a free comedy show featuring: Ed Blake, Danny Martinez, Olivia Arrington, and Jim Holder. There will be an appetizer buffet available starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the buffet are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and can be purchased at the River’s Edge or www. DineOnTheGoPaxRiver.com. Adult Situational comedy, ages 18+ only. Thanksgiving Dinner-to-Go Nov. 2-20
River’s Edge Order a fully cooked Thanksgiving dinner and all you’ll have to do is “heat & eat.” Orders must be picked up on Nov. 24 or 25 and payment is due at the time of ordering. Get more information at www.NavyMWRPaxRiver.com Customized Creations 38th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 Drill Hall Come shop for the holidays with over 175 vendors featuring hand-made crafts. NRC Solomons The Comedic Four 7 p.m. Nov. 6 Club 9 Free comedy show. Doors and bar pen at 6:30 p.m. Adult Situational comedy, ages 18 and up only. ITT Tickets available Navy Football Washington Capitals Ruddy Duck Adventures MWR now offers a discount on adventure packages through Ruddy Duck Adventures! They offer kayaking, nature exhibits, stand up paddle-boarding, sculpture gardens, boat rides and more in the Southern Maryland area. Offered with all-inclusive packages to help you get the most out of your adventure. Visit http://www.ruddyduckadventures.com/ and use coupon code: 114 Available for all Pax River patrons. Drill Hall 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and holidays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays 15th Annual Canine Run/Walk Drill Hall Celebrate man’s best friend during a 1.5 mile walk. All canine competitors eligible for random prizes and treats at post-event social. There will be no trophies, awards or t-shirts to the canine owners. Registration is open the day of the event at noon. Cost is $5 per family.
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News Briefs ON BASE: St. Nicholas Chapel Services Schedule Protestant Services • 11 a.m. to 12:10 Sundays in the Religious Program Center located next to the Chapel Catholic Services • Catholic Rosary prayer service 11:35 a.m. weekdays in the Chapel • Bible Studies All Bible studies have been suspended for the summer Stuff the Bus Food Drive 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 7 Commissary Adult and youth volunteers will be on hand to accept donations of staple food items to fill a bus and help the hungry in our area. All donations will be taken to the Religious Programs Center for weighing and distribution in equal amounts to three local food pantries. Pilot Ground School Courses Beginning January The Patuxent River Navy Flying Club will be offering Private Pilot Ground School and Instrument Pilot Ground School, beginning in January and ending in May. The Private Pilot course will be held Mondays, 5-8 p.m. in Building 2189 auditorium, and the Instrument Pilot Ground School will be held Wednesdays at the same time, same location. The courses meet the requirements for the FAA knowledge tests and for Navy Continuous Learning credits. For more information or to enroll, contact Joe Dziewit at 301-862-1110, or come to the Club office behind and next to the base post office. View Special Events and Awards Photos Ever wonder where to find the photos from awards ceremonies, reenlistments, and other events that were captured by PAO? Not only are they published in Tester monthly, but you can find
them and download them on Facebook and Flickr too. Visit www.flickr.com/photos/naspaxriver/; or www.facebook.com/ NASPaxRiver. Where’s Gnorman? Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Anyone spotting Gnorman can email tester@dcmilitary.com or phone 301-3424163 now through 5 p.m. Monday with a brief description of his location. One name is drawn from the correct entries and wins a Center Stage Theater movie ticket. The same person cannot win more than once per month. Last week’s winner was Melissa Harclerode who found Gnorman on Page 4, upper right photo, on top of building’s roof. OFF BASE: MWR free shuttle to Veteran’s Day Parade 9:30 a.m. Nov. 11; registration closes noon, Nov. 9 MWR is planning a free shuttle for all eligible patrons to the Leonardtown Veteran’s Day Parade. Buses will leave promptly from the Wildewood Shopping Center parking lot behind Cheeseburger in Paradise to drop passengers off at the Leonardtown Square. Buses will return to Leonardtown Square at noon to pick up passengers and return to the shopping center. Register online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QKGJHC7. Craft Fair, Bake Sale, Holiday Boutique 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 21707 Three Notch Road Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association Unit 93. Get a start on your holiday shopping ; choose unique crafted items from our many artisans. Also meet Sarah and her therapy dog, Buddy, of Operation Warrior Refuge. Learn about her program to help veterans suffering from PTSD. Salute to America: Veterans Concert Event 2 p.m. Nov. 8 DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C.
Live performances by The Grass Roots and Jefferson Starship. Free. Tickets available only at ticketmaster.com. Note: a $2 service fee per ticket will apply. “Preparing for BRAC” Presentation 8 a.m. Nov. 10 Southern Maryland Higher Education Center In an effort to get out in front of a potential BRAC, the Patuxent Partnership, the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance and the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce are hosting an hourlong presentation, covering criteria used to determine which bases will be on a BRAC list and what citizens can do ahead of time to avert a potential BRAC in their community. George Schlossberg, partner at Kutak Rock, LLP’s Washington, D.C. office, and author of “How Congress Cleared the Bases: A Legislative History of BRAC,” will be the presenter. Disabled American Veterans Information Seminar: Get Straight Answers About Your Rights and Benefits 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 14 Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, 21685 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park Disabled American Veterans (DAV) St. Marys Chapter #26 is hosting highly trained National Service Officers from the DAV’s Baltimore office to offer you the best counseling and claim filing assistance you and your family can get. Free. You need not be a DAV Member to take advantage of the DAV service. Wrestling Coaches Wanted The St. Mary’s Wrestling Club is looking for youth coaches with college or high school wrestling experience interested in teaching St. Mary’s County youth, ages 4-18, the lessons taught through wrestling. Contact Dan Smith at 831524-5888 or daniel.b.smith1973@gmail.com; Steve Appell at 240-577-4811 or appellsf@gmail. com; or Dwain Ash at 240-577-0259 or dwainash1975@gmail.com.
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