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Vol. 72, No. 46
Celebrating 72 Years of Community Partnership
Parade photos Page 2
Thanksgiving for Sailors Page 3
PMA-259 Page 8
November 19, 2015
Quit tobacco for better health Courtesy of Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River
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Tobacco use--both smoking and smokeless--can lead to dependence and serious health problems. Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
The Great American Smokeout is an annual event on the third Thursday of November organized by the American Cancer Society. The event challenges people to stop smoking cigarettes for 24 hours, hoping their decision not to smoke will last forever. Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the US, yet about 42 million Americans still smoke cigarettes (a bit under one in every five adults). As of 2012, there were also 13.4 million cigar smokers in the US, and 2.3 million who smoke tobacco in pipes. Per SECNAVINST 5100.13E, a user of tobacco products is not the Navy’s vision of a fit war-fighter. When Smokers Quit — What Are The Benefits Over Time?
• 20 minutes after quitting: Your heart rate and blood pressure drop. • 12 hours after quitting: The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. • 2 weeks to 3 months after quitting: Your circulation improves and your lung function increases. • 1 to 9 months after quitting: Coughing and shortness of breath decrease; cilia (tiny hair-like structures that move mucus out of the lungs) start to regain normal function in the lungs, increasing the ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce the risk of infection. • 1 year after quitting: The excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a continuing smoker’s. • 5 years after quitting: Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and bladder are cut in half. Cervical
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Marines channel their seasonal inner-Santa Toys for Tots campaign in full swing By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs
‘Tis the season for the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program and, once again, NAS Patuxent River’s Marine Aviation Detachment (MAD) has mustered to help. Partnering with the local Marine Corps League — a civilian organization comprised of Marine veterans — Pax River Marines will be distributing and manning collection boxes; picking up and counting toys; and providing assistance for warehouse operations and distribution days. There are already 165 collection boxes, sporting the familiar Toys for Tots red train logo, set up throughout St. Mary’s County and in buildings across the installation, waiting to be filled with new, unwrapped toys. “It’s important for less fortunate kids to experience Christmas joy and this is a way for me to help make that happen,” explained Gunnery Sgt. Scott Atwood who, along with Gunnery Sgt. Gerald Kean, are co-coordinat-
ing this year’s MAD efforts. “Sending a message of hope through new toys, while helping to unite the members of our community in a common cause, is a great honor and privilege for me.” Kean reiterated that all donations stay local. “It’s a fact that all donations collected here stay right here in St. Mary’s County,” he stated. The group works with county social services agencies to identify local families in need. “Last year, we collected approximately 14,000 toys and purchased an additional 1,000 with cash donations received,” said Chuck Jones, retired Marine and this year’s Toys for Tots county coordinator. “They went to 1,693 children in St. Mary’s County.” Dec. 16 is the final pickup before the toys are counted, sorted and displayed at the distribution center for parents to come pick out what they want for their children. “How much they can take depends on what the estimated need will be and the number of toys collected,” Jones said. “This year, we’re also hoping to give each child at least one book.” Since the beginning of the Toys for Tots Program in 1947, Marines have distributed over
470 million toys to more than 270 million less fortunate children. Local campaigns are conducted annually in over 700 communities covering all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Important information • Spirit Night 5-7 p.m. Nov. 23 Chick-fil-A, Three Notch Road A portion of money from purchases within those hours will benefit the St. Mary’s County Toys for Tots program • Major collection days 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 27 and 28; Dec. 5 and 12 Dress Barn and WalMart stores, Three Notch Road • Final collection box pickup Dec. 16 Visit www.stmarys-md.toysfortots.org to learn other ways you can help
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St. Mary’s County Toys for Tots Coordinator Chuck Jones and NAS Patuxent River’s Marine Aviation Detachment Co-Coordinator Gy. Sgt. Scott Atwood stand at an already full toy collection box in the lobby of the Rear Adm. William A. Moffett Building. Boxes are set up in buildings across Pax River, including the NEX, South Engineering, and the Child Development Center.
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Pax River and St. Mary’s honor past, future veterans By Shawn Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs
NAS Patuxent River celebrated Veterans Day with the people of St. Mary’s County at the 40th Annual Leonardtown Veterans Day Parade. The parade is the largest Veterans Day Parade in Maryland, and featured nearly 3,000 participants. The parade started on Fenwick Street and included veterans, dignitaries, elected officials, local high school marching bands, military units, color guards, classic and antique cars, boy and girl scouts, cheerleaders, motorcycles, and horses, as well as fire, police and emergency personnel and equipment. Immediately following
the parade, spectators remained in the town square for a Veterans Memorial Ceremony which included patriotic music, laying of wreaths, and words of remembrance. Spectators also had an opportunity to view a restored MiG-21 cockpit on display, and talk to representatives from Vacations for Vets, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Marine Corps League, Young Marines, Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, and CSM’s Heroes Campaign. All of these organizations were set up to provide information on programs for veterans and active-duty military, including ways that the general public can help our local military families.
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Food safety tips Courtesy NAS Patuxent River Safety Department
Before Thanksgiving: • Store turkey in freezer if bought early in the month • Keep turkey in refrigerator if cooking within 24-48 hours • Keep turkey in its package in a pan to keep juices from getting into fresh produce or food stored below in the refrigerator • Refrigerate store-bought pumpkin pie Preparation: • Keep working areas, utensils and plates clean; avoid wiping hands that have touched raw food with reusable dish towels • Use separate cutting boards for meat and fruits/veggies; cut fruits/veggies first, then cut raw meat. Keep raw food away from veggies and side dishes that will not be cooked Serving: • Keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot. Keep any cold dessert in the refrigerator set at 40 degrees Fahrenheit Storing leftovers: • Store leftover food within two hours after serving, including pumpkin pie • Use several shallow containers if eating leftover food within 3 days • Keep in freezer for longer storage time; label and date Recommended leftover storage: • soups and stews, 3-4 days • gravy and meat broth, 1-2 days • cooked turkey, meat and meat dishes, 3-4 days • cooked poultry dishes, 3-4 days • luncheon meats, 3-5 days • pasta and potato salads, 2-3 days Refrigerator temperature: • Keep your refrigerator at 40 degrees or below. One out of four home refrigerators is too warm. Do not over pack the refrigerator; cool air must circulate to keep food safe.
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Sailors invited for Thanksgiving dinner By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs
Not everyone can make it home for the holidays, and that is especially true for members of the military. Helping to soften the blow, the Liberty Center — a program within Morale, Welfare and Recreation — is inviting all single and unaccompanied E-1 to E-6 Sailors at NAS Patuxent River to join them for a traditional dinner with all the trimmings. “The buffet style meal, which is provided at no charge, will be ready for them to indulge at noon on Thanksgiving Day,” explained Michelle Maynard, Liberty Center coordinator. “All of the cooking will be done at River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center that morning and then the food will be brought over to Liberty.” The menu includes turkey and ham, gravy, mashed or cheesy potatoes, green beans, corn, biscuits, cranberry relish, corn bread and an
assortment of pies including pumpkin, apple and pecan. Maynard added that the Pax River Officers’ Spouses Club graciously provides an array of additional desserts for the dinner, which is manned by the on-site Liberty staff. “We’ve also had Chief Petty Officer Association volunteers help serve food during our last two Thanksgiving events,” she said. For Sailors in attendance, there will be door prizes given away throughout the day, in addition to other activities taking place. “But they’ll have to be there to find out what’s in store,” Maynard teased. While the dinner is limited to E-6 personnel and below, it is not limited to those living in the barracks; the event is also open for those Sailors living out in town. “Thanksgiving and Christmas are the biggest holidays of the year and these young men and women are here unaccompanied, without fam-
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Each year, as many as 70 NAS Patuxent River Sailors enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal at the Liberty Center. ily to spend time with,” Maynard said. “The Liberty Program is here to create that social family setting that they’d otherwise be missing out on. This time of year should be spent celebrating and having fun — and that’s what Liberty Center is here to provide.”
Liberty Center Thanksgiving 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 26 Dinner served at noon. Open to all E-1 through E-6 single and unaccompanied Sailors.
Fun facts about the holiday • In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims — early settlers of Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts — held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest. This event is regarded by many as the nation’s first Thanksgiving. The Wampanoag Indians in attendance played a key role, as they had been essential to the survival of the colonists during the newcomers’ first year. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2012, there were 6,500 members of the Wampanoag American Indian tribal grouping, with approximately half still residing in Massachusetts. • Sarah Josepha Hale, a ladies magazine editor, waged a tireless campaign to make Thanksgiving a national holiday in the mid-19th century. The author of the classic nursery rhyme, “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” she has been nicknamed the Mother of Thanksgiving. • Several presidents, including George Washington in 1789, made one-time Thanksgiving proclamations, but President Abraham Lincoln finally made it an annual national holiday with his proclamation
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on Oct. 3, 1863. • In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill into law officially making the fourth Thursday in November the national Thanksgiving Day holiday. • Originally known as the Macy’s Christmas Day Parade, the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took place in New York City in 1924 and featured animals from the Central Park Zoo. Today, approximately 3
million people attend the annual parade and another 44 million watch it on TV. Snoopy has appeared as a giant balloon more times than any other character. • The first time the Detroit Lions played football on Thanksgiving was 1934, hosting the Chicago Bears in front of 24,000 people. The NBC radio network broadcast the game on 94 stations across the country — the first national Thanksgiving football
broadcast. Since then, the Lions have played on every Thanksgiving, except between 1939 and 1944. Fans watched the game on television for the first time in 1956. • Benjamin Franklin had wanted the turkey designated as the country’s national bird, not the bald eagle. • In 2014, according to the U.S. D.A, 242 million turkeys were raised in the U.S., along with 856 million pounds of cranberries and 2.4 billion pounds of sweet potatoes grown. Ninety-one percent of Americans will eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day. • Fifty percent of Americans put stuffing on the inside of their turkey. Regional differences affect the ingredients in stuffing and may include cornbread, oysters, apples, chestnuts, raisins, vegetables and sausage. • The average adult American consumes approximately 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving Day between appetizers, snacks, the main meal, dessert and alcoholic beverages. • AAA reports that more than 46 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles on Thanksgiving.
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Thursday, November 19, 2015
38th annual Arts and Crafts Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 5 Drill Hall
Federal benefits open season Each year we encourage all employees and retirees to review their benefits and make sure that they have plans that work best for them and their families. From today through December 14, employees and retirees can review and update their health, dental, and vision choices. Eligible employees who are not currently enrolled can also select plans for the first time. Retirees not currently enrolled in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Program can also select dental and vision plans for the first time during open season.
• All with base access are invited to find a few of their favorite things as over 150 vendors will be on hand offering an assortment of handmade crafts, including jewelry, hand-painted wares, flower arrangements, holiday decorations, wooden items and home-baked goodies, to name just a few. • Kids will enjoy the craft table where they can write out their Christmas list, decorate a freshly baked gingerbread cookie and have their picture taken with Santa. • The Customized Creations table will be selling the official 2015 White House Christmas ornament. This free event is presented by MWR/ Customized Creations. Snow date Dec. 12.•
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It’s time to get serious about diabetes education
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World Diabetes Day is acknowledged annually on November 14. It is an international campaign launched to respond to the continued spread of diabetes. This year, learn how you can decrease the risks of diabetes for you and your family. Diabetes is a condition where your body does not properly process food for use as energy. Your body turns most of the food you eat into glucose, or sugar, to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ near the stomach, makes a hormone called insulin to help glucose get into our cells. When a person has diabetes, the
body cannot make enough insulin, or does not effectively use the insulin it does make. This causes sugar to build up in your blood. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), diabetes can cause serious health complications including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and lower-extremity amputations. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. CDC estimates that approximately 29 million people are living with diabetes in the United States. As a result of better treatments, people with diabetes are now living longer and enjoying a better quality of life than in the past. Research studies have found that moderate
weight loss and exercise can actually prevent or delay type 2 diabetes in adults considered to be at high-risk for developing diabetes. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization created World Diabetes Day in 1991 because of the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. The IDF estimates that by 2040, over 640 million people may be living with diabetes. People who think they might have diabetes must visit a physician for diagnosis. Common diabetes symptoms include: . Frequent urination . Excessive thirst . Unexplained weight loss
. Extreme hunger . Sudden vision changes . Tingling or numbness in hands or feet Keep in mind, some people may have no symptoms at all. For a complete list of symptoms and information on the types of diabetes, visit the CDC’s Basics About Diabetes web page. TRICARE covers diabetic supplies through the pharmacy and medical benefits. Your doctor can do screenings, answer your questions, explain what a diagnosis means and provide details about the best treatment for you. Visit the TRICARE website to learn more about TRICARE’s diabetic coverage.
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Pax volunteers clean up Hollywood NAS Patuxent River Sailors volunteered for a beautification project at Hollywood Elementary School Nov. 17. They trimmed hedges, pulled weeds and cleaned up the school campus. Pax River has won both the 2015 Naval District Washington regional Personal Excellence Program and Project Good Neighbor flagship awards, recognizing volunteer service within our area’s public schools and throughout the Southern Maryland community.
SMOKEOUT Continued from 1 cancer risk falls to that of a non-smoker. Stroke risk can fall to that of a non-smoker after 2-5 years. • 10 years after quitting: The risk of dying from lung cancer is about half that of a person who is still smoking. The risk of cancer of the larynx (voice box) and pancreas decreases. • 15 years after quitting: The risk of coronary heart disease is that of a non-smoker’s. Quitting Smokeless Tobacco Quitting smokeless tobacco is a lot like quitting smoking. The greatest hurdle to overcome is the nicotine, and nicotine addiction is the same in smokeless tobacco or cigarettes. Some urges are unique to chewing tobacco, such as having something in your mouth to take the place of the tobacco. Some quitters find that sugar-free hard candies or gum, cinnamon sticks, mints, beef jerky, or sunflower seeds are great substitutes. Make sure to bring your substitute along wherever you go. Don’t let that urge to chew
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strike without being ready to defend yourself. Smokeless tobacco quitters can also benefit from using the “Reduction Method.” Instead of using the usual amount of tobacco, dip, or chew, use just a little bit less each time and keep it in your mouth for less time. The trick is to resist the temptation to dip more times per day. Then, either weekly or every few days, reduce the amount a little bit more. Add counseling to get the most out of your attempt to quit New tobacco cessation guidelines emphasize that that the most effective way to quit smoking is through a combination of counseling and medication. Individual, and/or group counseling are great ways to keep you on the right track. Why go it alone when you can be part of a winning team? Cessation counselors are built in supporters and cheerleaders who are available to be a part of your successful quitting equation. This applies to smoking and smokeless tobacco users alike. Visit the NHCPR Please stop by the clinic on Nov. 19 between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to meet our
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Tobacco Cessation mascot, PAT (Professionals Against Tobacco) and also to view pictures drawn by the children at the Rassieur Youth Center on reasons why they do not want to become smokers when they grow up. If you are interested in quitting your use of tobacco, please contact your health care provider. If you are a Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River beneficiary, please call 301-7579469.
Pax recognizes the contributions of Native Americans Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Kegan Dolde, NAS Patuxent River security department, provides opening remarks for the Native American Heritage Month observance Nov. 17 at the Religious Programs Center. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations, under variants on the name (including “Native American Heritage Month” and “National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month”) have been issued each year since 1994.
U.S. Navy photos by Chief Culinary Specialist Andrae Keith
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Notice The Department of the Navy is notifying the public on the explanation of significant differences for site 39 — waste perchloroethylene storage area under the Environmental Restoration Program Naval Air Station, Maryland. In accordance with the requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), NAS Patuxent River is notifying the public on the Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) at Environmental Restoration (ER) Program Site 39, Waste Perchloroethylene Storage Area. The objective of the ESD for Site 39 is to add to the selected remedy an additional institutional control to prohibit residential use at Site 39. The Navy has prepared an ESD as required by CERCLA since the Record of Decision (ROD) for Site 39 was based on
a remedial investigation that did not contain a vapor intrusion (VI) evaluation. Since the ROD was issued, a VI evaluation was conducted and identified contaminants in soil gas beneath Building 503 at concentrations that could pose a risk to future residents. Therefore, an institutional control is needed to prevent residential use of Building 503 until contaminants in soil gas decrease to levels that do not present an unacceptable human health risk. The ESD and all other relevant environmental documents for Sites 39 are available for review at either of the following repositories: NAS Patuxent River Library 22269 Cedar Point Road, Building 407 Patuxent River, MD 20629 (301) 342-1927
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday St. Mary’s County Public Library Lexington Park Branch 21677 FDR Boulevard Lexington Park, MD 20653 (301) 863-8188 Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 — 5 p.m. For further information, contact the public affairs officer at 301-757-3343 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
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Thursday, November 19, 2015
Fall 2015 petty officer advancement results schedule announced From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs Office
The approved quotas for the fall active duty, full time support (FTS) and Selective Reserve (SELRES) Petty
Officer advancements will be posted on Navy.mil at 11 a.m. EST, Nov. 19. Results for command triad only are scheduled to be posted to commands’ BUPERS Online (BOL) account, Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. EST, providing commanding officers
the opportunity to notify Sailors of their results prior to public release. Individual results are expected to be released via BOL and the full list of those advanced posted to Navy. mil, Nov. 25 at 11 a.m. EST.
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Wu recognized as Junior Sailor of the Quarter
Honoring those who served
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Aviation Administrationman 2nd Class Rui M. Wu (left), an engine analyst with NAVAIR Industrial and Logistics Maintenance Planning and Sustainment department (AIR 6.7), received the NAVAIR Junior Sailor of the Quarter award for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015 from Capt. Eric Washington, NAVAIR Military Personnel Directorate/Operational Support Officer. During a ceremony Nov. 6 at the Rear Adm. William A. Moffett building on Pax River, Wu was recognized for his professional and personal accomplishments, especially his community service to local organizations.
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Several NAVAIR Naval Acquisition Development Program (NADP) employees volunteered at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Charlotte Hall, Maryland, on Veteran’s Day. The employees escorted the veterans to the ceremony and to lunch and, along the way, shared many stories and reminiscences. Volunteers are current NADP participants: Joshua Butler, Cristobal Ceron, Wilberto Flores, Charrelle Johnson and Dwight Laushaw.
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Thousands in Southern Maryland pay for dentistry they never get done! BY: JEFF TOMCSIK Research Reporter
Statistically about 50% of the local population have dental insurance. Of that percentage only 50% of them properly use the dental benefits they are paying for. Most of them have no idea what benefits they have and how easy it is to lose them. To make the most of their dental benefits the consumer needs to understand how dental insurance works. Dental insurance plans can be confusing. There are several components to a dental insurance plan. First there is the monthly premium that must be paid by the consumer, or in some cases their employer. There is the discount that is applied to all the dental codes that the insurance company negotiates with the dental offices. These discounts only effect “in-network” dentists and usually average about 30% off the usual and customary rate that a person without insurance would pay. Then there is the annual maximum. This is the amount that the insurance company is willing to pay on the insured’s behalf per year. This typically ranges between $1000 and $3000 depending on the plan and how much the premium is per month. While it certainly is a benefit to the consumer to have the lower fees that are negotiated on their behalf between the insurance company and the dental practices that are in-network, this discount doesn’t make the cost of the annual fees worth the
value. Those who have a healthy smile, would likely never use the restorative benefit or at least not much of it. In other words, a 30% discount on something not being used or purchased doesn’t hold any value. Most of the insurance plans pick up the entire or at least most of the insured consumers’ preventative maintenance. This is usually the procedures that are recommended to be done twice per year by your hygienist. This may include cleanings, x-rays, fluoride, exam, and the like. The insurance company would have you believe they are the hero for paying for these visits, but in fact, the consumer paid for them. They just allowed the consumer to spread the payments out throughout the year in monthly payments or weekly deductions from their payroll. Insured individuals that don’t take advantage of their preventative visits by seeing their hygienist twice a year are literally throwing their money away. It would be the equivalent of paying for two nights in an upscale hotel in DC but never showing up for the stay! Who would do that? These dental visits are of equivalent value; but yet 25% of the insured public throws these visits they paid for away. Regular preventative maintenance visits drastically reduce the likelihood of major restorative procedures in the future. It is a known fact that preventative dental care not only saves the integrity of the smile but it truly saves the patient from high cost restorative care in the future.
The dental insurance company wins when the patient waits to go to the dentist. Those who pay for dental insurance every year but never go to the dentist are writing a free check to the insurance company. The insurance companies are keeping the money they’ve earmarked for preventative care as well as the entire annual maximum for those patients. Putting off dentistry until it hurts could easily escalate to $5000 worth of treatment or much more in one year. The dental insurance company will only contribute $1500 because that is the average maximum on any given plan which leaves the out-of-pocket due at $3500 for the insured individual in this example. Whereas, had they gone to the dentist every year and had the work done as needed over the course of four years, their out-of-pocket may have been zero, as the $1500 per year ($1500 x 4 years = $6000) would have covered $6000 over the four year period. But the insurance companies do not let annual maximums roll over. They have a strict use it or you lose it policy. One would think that the insured consumer would be able to accrue his or her benefits since they literally paid for them and did not use them. Not the case; leftover benefits become pure profit for the insurance companies. The insurance companies are in business to make money, not to save smiles. Dental providers see patients every day who put off dentistry and then struggle to pay for the work
they need to have done. It is very sad for both the dental provider who wants to help the patient and for the patient who is in pain or embarrassed by the condition of their smile. Dental providers want their patients to see them as recommended but can’t force anyone to do anything. This is why they try to educate them about the benefits that they have with their insurance company, so that when they need work, they understand how to best take advantage of their insurance. Most dental plans end at the end of a calendar years. The average plan allows for a $1500 annual maximum. Someone treatment planned today to have $3000 in restorative treatment done, can start the procedures in November or December and finish them in January. This will allow them to take maximum advantage of the dental insurance they’ve paid for. Call your dental office. Ask them if they are innetwork with your insurance. If they are, schedule an appointment for a cleaning and a checkup. See if you have any dental work that needs to be done. Then ask your dental office what your annual limit is and how much remains. If you have work that needs to be done, use your annual benefit before the end of the year. Remember, if you don’t use it, you lose it. This article is curtesy of Tidewater Dental with locations is St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties. Visit them on the web at www.TidewaterDental.com
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Air-to-Air international program talks target AIM-9X missile By Cindy Mattingly, Air-to-Air Missile Systems Program Office (PMA-259) communications
Members of the AIM-9X International Missile Sustainment working group (IMSWG) wrapped up a week-long event Oct. 30 in Leesburg, VA. More than 20 representatives from 11 nations, and subject matter experts from the Air-to-Air Missile Program Office (PMA-259) and Raytheon Missile Systems, came together to discuss AIM-9X missile sustainment issues
and introduction of the Block II missile into each nation’s inventory. The group participated in docent led tours at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, Va. on Oct. 27. The annual AIM-9X IMSWG event provides the PMA-259 International Programs team an expanded platform to address foreign military sustainment matters with allies. PMA-259 is responsible for the acquisition, life-cycle management and sustainment of air-to-air missile systems for AIM-7, RIM-7, AIM-9 and AIM-120 programs.
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Timog awarded O’Neill Award
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Lt. Cmdr. Jericho Timog, Fleet Readiness Center, Maintenance Activity NAS Patuxent River maintenance officer, received the 2015 Adm. Merlin O’Neill Officer of the Year Award for outstanding leadership and community service at a Nov. 14 luncheon. The award is sponsored by the Southern Maryland Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America. Pictured above are the event’s guest speaker, Capt. Heidi Fleming, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer, left, Cmdr. Philip Campbell, (MOAA) Chapter president, Timog and his wife, Lovelyn.
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Keep what you’ve earned, don’t drink and drive Commentary by Shawn Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs
Some statistics show that the number of fatalities as a result of drunk driving during Thanksgiving is second highest, with only New Year’s Eve topping it. Thanksgiving Eve is even referred to as “Black Out Wednesday,” as it is usually one of the busiest nights of the year for bars. That’s why there are stricter highway patrols for controlling, testing and sanctioning drivers, with numerous sobriety checkpoints across the state and country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 728 people will be injured or killed each day between Thanksgiving and
New Year’s Day in drunken driving accidents, a rate two to three times higher than the rest of the year. Don’t be one of these statistics during this holiday. As a reminder to everyone during this holiday weekend, always follow these tips for a safe Thanksgiving Day celebration: • Whenever you plan on drinking alcohol, designate your sober driver before going out and give that person your keys • If you’re impaired, call a taxi, use mass transit or call a sober friend or family member to get home safely • Service members may call the base dispatcher at 301-342-3208, the command duty office at 301-342-1095, or their command for
a ride home • Promptly report drunk drivers to law enforcement, on and off base • Wearing your safety belt or using protective gear on your motorcycle is your best defense against an impaired driver • While traveling to and from celebrations on your motorcycle, remember to make yourself visible by riding where you can be seen to avoid a crash. Never drink and drive. If you do, you could kill or injure yourself, a family member or an innocent bystander. You can also face substantial jail or prison time and can significantly damage your career.
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If you are one of the millions of Americans who struggle to get a decent night’s sleep, our newly renovated Sleep Lab at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is a dream come true. Designed to feel like a luxury hotel, the lab is equipped with the latest technological advances and highly-trained staff who are trained to figure out what’s keeping you awake. With detailed personalized follow ups, you’ll get the answers you need to get the sleep you want.
Spend the night with us, and get wired up for a good night’s sleep. Call 301-475-6399 for scheduling or visit MedStarStMarys.org for more information.
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Between 1998 and 2008 there was an average of 572 deaths annually on U.S. highways during the Thanksgiving holiday, making it the most deadly four-day holiday period on American roads.
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A new application for mobile devices to allow Sailors to calculate their final multiple score (FMS) is available as of Nov. 6. The FMS application calculates the advancement formula, giving Sailors a total score based on the input of each FMS element. The FMS app will help Sailors prepare themselves better for advancement. The app is designed to provide Sailors with quick, easy access to both resources about advancement and FMS elements, as a tool to aid in the advancement process. “As we continue to create more mobile applications for our Sailors, our goal is that the information and training that is readily available to them will allow greater flexibility and increased opportunities,”
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said Rear Adm. Mike White, commander, Naval Education and Training Command. “We want our Sailors of the future to be well prepared and have the tools needed to succeed.” The app is targeted primarily at active duty and reserve enlisted service members. The app is also a key tool for career counselors, educational service officers, chief petty officers, and officers who mentor and lead Sailors. Included in the app are links to specific policy and guidance manuals, such
as the Naval Advancement Manual and the current naval administrative message on advancement. The FMS App is a bringyour-own-device tool designed to work on personal devices outside of the NMCI domain. Users can download the FMS app from the App Store and Google Play Store at no cost. To find the free Navy FMS app, search “Final Multiple Score Calculator” or “FMS” in app stores or in your Web browser.
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Center Stage Theater Thursday, Nov. 19 6:30 p.m., The Martian (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 ingenuity, 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. Friday, Nov. 20 6:30 p.m., The Last Witch Hunter (Rated: PG-13; 1 hr. 46 mins.) Armies of witch hunters have battled the unnatural enemy across the globe for centuries, including Kaulder, a valiant warrior who managed to slay the all-powerful Queen Witch, decimating her followers in the process. In the moments right before her death, the Queen curses Kaulder with her own immortality, forever separating him from his beloved wife and daughter in the afterlife. Today Kaulder is the only one of his kind remaining, and has spent centuries hunting down rogue witches, all the while yearning for his long-lost loved ones. However, unbeknownst to Kaulder, the Queen Witch is resurrected and seeks revenge on her killer causing an epic
battle that will determine the survival of the human race. 9 p.m., Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (Rated: R, 1 hr. 36 mins.) Still reeling from the death of their young daughter, Ryan and Emily move their remaining daughter and their Uncle Mike from New York City to Palo Alto, California, where Ryan has a new job designing video games. As the family settles into their new home, they soon realize that something isn’t quite right, and that someone or something intends to use their grief for sinister purposes. Saturday, Nov. 21 4 p.m., Goosebumps (Rated: PG; 1 hr. 43 mins.) Upset about moving from a big city to a small town, teenager Zach Cooper finds a silver lining when he meets the beautiful girl, Hannah, living right next door, and makes a quick friend in Champ. But every silver lining has a cloud, and Zach’s comes when he learns that Hannah’s mysterious dad is in fact R.L. Stine, the author of the bestselling Goosebumps series. As Zach starts learning about the strange family next door, he soon discovers that Stine holds a dangerous secret: the creatures that his stories made famous are real, and Stine protects his readers by keeping them locked up in their books. When Stine’s creations are unintentionally released from their manuscripts, Zach’s life takes a turn for the weird. 6:30 p.m., The Martian (3D) (Rated: PG-13; 2 hrs. 21 mins.) 9:40 p.m., The Last Witch Hunter
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Around Town (Rated: PG-13; 1 hr. 46 mins.) Sunday, Nov. 22 2 p.m., Creed (Free Sneak Preview) (Rated: PG-13; 2 hrs. 12 mins.) Adonis Johnson never knew his famous father, world heavy weight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was born. Still, there’s no denying that boxing is in his blood, so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed’s legendary match with a tough upstart named Rocky Balboa. Rocky sees in Adonis the strength and determination he had known in Apollo — the fierce rival who became his closest friend. First come first served. Admission will begin at 1 p.m. No camera phones, camcorders or any other recording devices will be permitted in the theater. This includes tablets and hand held gaming systems that have a camera. Please leave them at home or in the car. Monday, Nov. 23 and Tuesday, Nov. 24 Theater is not open Wednesday, Nov. 25 6:30 p.m., Love the Coopers (Rated: PG-13; 1 hr. 46 mins.) Love The Coopers follows the Cooper clan as four generations of extended family come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration. As the evening unfolds, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holidays.
Maritime Performance Series: Bumper Jacksons 7 p.m. Nov. 20 Calvert Marine Museum Harms Gallery Unafraid to scrap together new sounds from forgotten 78’s, the Bumper Jacksons boldly and elegantly pay homage to the traditions while fashioning their own unique style. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; beer and wine for sale. Tickets are $10 in advance at www.bit.ly//MaritimeConcerts or $15 at the door; cash or check only. Chopticon High Choirs Madrigal Dinner and Concert Nov. 20 deadline for reservations Three-course meal, Dec. 4 and 5, at 6:30 p.m.; dinner and concert tickets $35 per person. The Dec. 5 performance at 2 p.m. is a combination of delightful music and delicious desserts; tickets $15 per person. Holiday Open House 10 a.m. Nov. 21 Maryland Antique Center, 26005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown
Christmas items available for decoration and collection, refreshments and more. Flat Iron Farm Christmas Village and Light Display 5-9 p.m. Nov. 26 through Jan. 1; closed Christmas Tune radios to 88.7 and watch the lights dance to the music. Pony rides, candy cane house, petting zoo, manger scene, train and tree display, handmade crafts, unique gifts. Pictures with Santa on Fridays and Saturdays. Hearth and Home: A Kingly Feast 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 27 and 28 St. Mary’s City Watch demonstrations in various methods of venison cooking and preservation while discovering the 17th-century versions of a refrigerator, stove and food processor. Lend a hand grinding corn, stir a pot or two and take home a free recipe booklet so your family can re-create foods Maryland’s first “royal” citizens would have enjoyed. Cost:
$10 adult; $9 senior; $6 children age 6-18; and free for 5 years and younger. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Southern Maryland Food Bank and enjoy a $1 discount. Tree Lighting on the Square 5-9 p.m. Nov. 27 Leonardtown Square Holiday festivities, music, entertainment, sleigh rides, live nativity and Santa’s arrival. Rain date: Nov. 28, tree lighting ceremony only. St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office St. Mary’s Splash 2 p.m. Dec. 12 Point Lookout State Park Registration begins at noon Take a quick dip into the Potomac River to benefit the more than 7,000 athletes who compete in Special Olympics Maryland. Minimum $75 contribution per splasher. Participants receive Splash sweatshirt, lunch and are eligible to win prizes. For full details and to pre-register, phone 410-242-1515 or visit www. stmaryssplash.com. No wet suits. Water shoes recommended.
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News Briefs St. Nicholas Chapel Temporary Services Schedule The chapel is temporarily closed while a new boiler is being installed. Religious service will be held at the following times in the Religious Programs Center, Building 401, until further notice: • Protestant Services 10-11 a.m. Sunday. Children’s church, ages 4-14, is provided • Prayer and Reflection 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday, Room 15 • Next base-wide Christian worship service Noon to 1 p.m., Nov. 18
ON BASE: 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 January and ending May. The Private Pilot course will be held Mondays, 5-8 p.m., Building 2189 auditorium; and the Instrument Pilot Ground School will he 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 301-8621110, or come to the Club office behind and nest to the base post office. Free Identity Theft Mobile App Department of the Navy Chief Information Office announced a new mobile app developed by the Identify Theft Resource Center (ITRC) to help victims and potential victims of identify fraud. ITRC is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide no cost assistance to victims of identity fraud. For more information about the app, go to: www.idtheftcenter.org/itrc-app.html. If You See Something, Say Something Public safety is everyone’s responsibility. If you see suspicious activity — including aerial activity — report it to local law enforcement or to a person of authority. Describe specifically what you observed, including: Who or what you saw; when you saw it; where it occurred; and why it’s suspicious. NAS PAX River Security Department: (301) 757-6748; NDW Regional Dispatch Center: (202) 433-3333. Make Sure Your GAL Information is Complete and Current Update information in the GAL through MilConnect. To change your contact information, please follow these instructions:
- Log into the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) MilConnect application at https://www.dmdc. osd.mil/milconnect/ - Select Update GAL Info under the Quick Links section on the right side of screen. An Update and View My Profile screen displays. For civilians, military, and contractors, your GAL information should be updated on the CIV, MIL, or CTR tab. For assistance, contact the DMDC support center at (800) 538-9552. 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 301-342-4163 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. Gnorman’s being naughty and didn’t appear in last week’s Tester. To make it up to
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FFSC you, we’re going to choose two winners this week. Good luck! OFF BASE: Turkey Basket Donations and Volunteers Needed Mike’s Bikes, 21310 Great Mills Road, Suite C Last year, Mike Schwartz gave out 2,500 turkey baskets to needy families in St. Mary’s County that included a turkey; cans of corn, green beans and cranberry sauce; and a bag of potatoes. To donate food, drop it off at Mike’s Bikes. To receive a basket, contact Human Services in Leonardtown to be placed on the list. To volunteer to deliver food baskets, come to: . 4:30 p.m. Dec. 14-18 Zion United Methodist Church For more information call 301863-0517 . 5 p.m. Dec. 19-24 The Mission on Great Mills Road For more information call 240587-0517 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 240577-4811 or appellsf@gmail.com; or Dwain Ash at 240-577-0259 or dwainash1975@gmail.com.
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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: 10-11 a.m. Nov. 19, Dec. 3, 10, and 17 Acing the Interview: 1-4 p.m. Nov. 19 Ten Steps to a Federal Job.with a Kick: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 21 Holiday Stress: 9-10:30 a.m. Nov. 23 Budgeting for Baby: 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 25 Closed for Thanksgiving: Nov. 26 Anger Management: 2-4 p.m. Dec. 1, 3, 8 and 10 Social Media, Networking and the Job Hunt: 2-4 p.m. Dec. 2 EFMP Holiday Travel Tips: 9-11 a.m. Dec. 7 Effective Communication: 1-3 p.m. Dec. 7 Amazing Newborns: 4-6 p.m. Dec. 8 Couples Communication/Healthy Relationships: 9-11 a.m. Dec. 9 Resumes that Get you Hired: 1-4 p.m. Dec. 9 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 301-3424911 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.
Get to know the FACES OF SMECO Charles Mattingly Serviceman
In August 2009, SMECO took over the electric distribution systems at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River, the Navy Recreation Center in Solomons, and Webster Field. SMECO employees work on base to ensure superior service for our members at these military facilities. Meet Charles “Kinky” Mattingly. He has been with SMECO for 45 years and performs the role of a Serviceman, a first-responder providing construction, trouble-shooting, and maintenance assistance. SMECO and its employees remain fully committed to the cooperative’s customer-members and to supporting the mission of Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Kinky is also a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. He spent six years in the United States Marine Corps and served in the Honor Guard under President Nixon.
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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 301-3425033 Customized Creations 301-3426293 Rassieur Youth Center 301-3421694 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. Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go November 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. St. Maries Musica Dinner 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 3 River’s Edge Join us for a delicious dinner buffet and then be treated to a spec-
tacular performance by St. Maries Musica. In Renaissance period costume, St. Maries Musica will sing holiday carols from several different time periods. Seats are limited and reservations are required. Members: $19.95; non-members: $22.95; children 6-11: $9.95; five years and under: $3.95. Customized Creations 38th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 Drill Hall NRC Solomons Cookies with the Clauses 4:30-6 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 11; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 3-4:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 12; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; 1-2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 13
Enjoy an afternoon of family fun when the Clauses visit NRC. Do arts-n-crafts with Santa’s elves and make a special cookie with Mrs. Claus, including a surprise visit and story time with Santa. Register via phone by Dec. 7. Registration begins Nov. 16. Max registration of 25 per seating. Open to all Active Duty, Retired, Reservist, DOD and their guests. Cost: $7 E1-E5; $8 all others, per person. For more info or to register contact 410-326-2840 or CommunityRecreationPaxRiver@ gmail.com ITT Tickets available Navy Football Washington Capitals Ruddy Duck Adventures MWR now offers a discount on adventure packages through Ruddy Duck Adventures, offering kayak-
ing, 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 Rassieur Youth Center Winter Wonderland Dance 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 4 River’s Edge Tickets are $6 per person and includes dinner, music and a visit from Santa. Reservations required; Contact the Youth Center.
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The Military Newspapers of APG Media of Chesapeake is in search of a full time Account Executive to join our team! This position will sell and service local and regional accounts as assigned and/or located within a geographical territory. The primary sales effort will be to solicit current and new business prospects to use one or more of the publications and website in our product portfolio. Generally, the Account Executive will be focusing on several publications at any given time that are published monthly, quarterly or annually. This position will report directly to an Advertising Sales Manager as well as work with members of their team and Advertising Director and Digital Sales Director of the region. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have effective presentation skills, creativity, strategic thinker, idea generator, good oral and written comprehension, deductive reasoning, strong work ethic, high computer aptitude, effective public speaking and ability to present to senior marketing executives and business owners. Preferred primary location will be the DC Metropolitan Region area or in the nearby communities. The Military Publications of APG is part of a larger family of media holdings APG Media of Chesapeake, LLC. APG’s Maryland, Virginia and DC properties include thirty-two publications, nine websites, and five mobile apps. These products cover fifteen counties in the two states and the District of Columbia and each week nearly 1.4 million people read the content they produce.
For all interested candidates, please email resumes to hr@chespub.com APG Media of Chesapeake LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race,ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Piano Recital 6-8 p.m. Dec. 11 Rassieur Youth Center Light desserts served after performance and social. Reservations required; limited seating. To reserve your spot, contact the Youth Center.
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Santa’s Calling 6-8 p.m. Dec. 8-10 Send a special message to a child this Christmas with a call from Santa. Operators are standing by at the North Pole phone center to put your child’s name on Santa’s telephone list. Complete the information form below and leave it at one of these MWR locations: Rassieur Youth Center, bowling center, theater, ITT Office, MWR administration building, CDC 2030 and CDC 2813. Register by noon, Dec. 10. Volunteers accepted.
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