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November 29, 2012

Navy Reservists complete aircraft rescue firefighter training

By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer Eight U.S. Naval Reservists and one local firefighter from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department recently earned their aircraft rescue firefighter certification following a five-day training program offered at NAS Patuxent River by Naval District Washington Fire and Emergency Services.

Thetrainingfulfilledthe40-hourrequirementbytheNationalFireProtection Association for NFPA 1003, the standard which identifies the minimum job performance requirements for firefighters responsible for aircraft rescue and firefighting.

“In addition to classroom instruction, participants also took part in a practical exercise simulating an aircraft fire and had to pass a final written test,” explained District Fire Chief Chris Connelly, NDW/NAS Patuxent River.

Among the many topics covered in the comprehensive program were: aircraft construction and identification; extinguishing agents; how to navigate runways and taxiways; the different tools, equipment and apparatus used when fighting aircraft fires; and aircraft communi-

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Seeking their aircraft rescue firefighter certification, three program participants battle a simulated aircraft fire at NAS Patuxent River. Eight Navy reservists and one local firefighter from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department took part in the five-day training program that included comprehensive classroom instruction, a hands-on practical exercise and a final written exam. cation systems.

“It’s important to know each aircraft,” Connelly said.

This includes knowing the flammable limits of the composites and materials used to construct the air-

craft, where the canopies and doors are to egress pilots and passengers, how much fuel the aircraft holds, where the fuel and oil shut down levers are and where to direct a water stream to shut down an engine.

Even the trucks used in aircraft firefighting are different from those used in fighting structural fires.

“In addition to foam, airport crash trucks carry their own 3,000 gallon water supply,” Connelly said.

“Theycanroll;they’renotstationery.”

While aircraft fires are generally dealt with using crash trucks, the course had the trainees using highpressure hoses and physically-demanding teamwork to battle the realistic aircraft fire during their practical exercise.

“It teaches them hose control,” Connelly said. “There are teams of three. The first person aims the hose, the second helps to guide and maneuver, and the third feeds the hose forward and avoids kinks.”

Herbert Chavez, a Reservist from Ft. Worth, Texas, felt confident and safe during the practical.

“Between the classroom lecture and the walk-through before, I knew whattoexpect,”hesaid. “Iwasready.”

Airport communication is also an importanttoolfornewcomerstolearn.

“Learning proper communications signals is huge,” Connelly said.

“Speaking the same jargon the pilots use with the control tower guarantees clear communication.”

While this was only the second training session offered for Reservists, Pax River firefighters must meet ongoing annual requirements.

“We offer monthly sessions for our Pax people,” Connelly said. “It keeps everyone sharp.”

NAWCAD thanks top performers New NAWCAD commander

By Marcia T. Hart Program Executive Office for Tactical Aircraft Public Affairs

By Doug Abbotts Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Public Affairs

The 12th Annual Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division’s Commander’s and Innovation Award Ceremony celebrated the best and brightest the organization has to offer by recognizing 22 teams and two individuals for blazing new trails in technology, business and leadership.

The ceremony, held Nov. 20 at NAS Patuxent River, acknowledged military, civilians and contractors at NAS Patuxent River; Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.; and Orlando, Fla., for team/individual efforts and excellence that positively impact the NAWCAD mission.

“The selection process for these awards is always difficult,” said Rear Adm. Randy Mahr, NAWCAD commander. “The selection team is challenged to review the many highly-qualified and deserving nominations we received, reflecting the superior work that is being performed across the entire NAWCAD team.”

Awards received by individuals and teams recognized personal achievements, team achievements, innovation and patents.

For more about the awards and a list of all the winners, see pages 12 and 13.

Brian Seriale, Naval AirWarfare Center Aircraft Division Communications Support, contributed to this article.

The former F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Weapon System Program Manager took on a new dual leadership role Nov. 21 as commander of the Naval AirWarfare Center Aircraft Division and assistant commander for Research and Engineering, Naval Air Systems Command.

Kansas native Rear Adm. Mark Darrah succeeds Rear Adm. Randy Mahr, who left NAWCAD to become deputy program executive officer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office.

NAWCAD is the Navy’s principal research, development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support activity for naval aircraft, engines, avionics, aircraft support systems, and ship/shore/air operations.

“Along with our fleet customers, I have personally benefited from the world class capability that resides in

U.S. Navy photo by Jennifer Neal

Members of the Naval Air Warfare Command Aircraft Division Command Cyber Readiness Inspection and NAWCTSD Cyber Security Inspection Teams pose with Gary Kessler (left), NAWCAD Deputy Assistant for Test and Evaluation (left) and Rear Adm. Randy Mahr (far right), NAWCAD commander, after receiving their NAWCAD Commander’s Award during a ceremony Nov. 20 at NAS Patuxent River.

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As of Nov. 21, Rear Adm. Mark Darrah has taken on the dual leadership role as commander of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and assistant commander for Research and Engineering, Naval Air Systems Command.

NAWCAD and NAVAIR Engineering, both as a fleet operator and then as a program manager,” said Darrah in

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By NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Office

More than 100 Sailors at NAS Patuxent River were among the 26,000 active-duty and 600 Full-Time Support Sailors selected for advancement to E4, E5 and E6 with the release of the fall Petty Officer advancement list Nov. 20.

Advancementto petty officer third class

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lorenzo J. Burleson

U.S. Navy Sailors assist with the onload of the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The air vehicle arrived by barge from Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. Truman is the first aircraft carrier to host test operations for an unmanned aircraft. The Navy plans to conduct X-47B carrier deck handling tests aboard the ship.

Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Brett Anderson, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1; Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Miguel Barajas, Naval Health Clinic; AE3 Michael Beard,VX-1; AirTraffic Controller 3rd Class James I. Burgess, Naval Air Station; Aviation ElectronicsTechnician (Intermediate) 3rd Class Zachary Conner, Fleet Readiness Centers Command; ATI3 Caitlin Destefani, FRC; Master-at-Arms 3rd Class John Flansburg, NAS; HM3 Corina Fluker, NHC; AC3 Shelby D. Gentry, NAS; ATI3 Varela Gonzalez, FRC; MA3 Bruce C. Green NAS; ATI3 Kevin Gross, FRC; MA3Warren J. Hurdle, Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 4; Aviation Maintenance 3rd Class Fred Kernisky, FRC; AZ3 Jude Leigh,VX-1; AC3 Michael A. Lopez, NAS; MA3 Erica L. Love, VQ-4; Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Nicholas Maddox, VX-1; Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handling 3rd Class Amanda M. Mank, NAS; MA3 Michael A. Mcclelland, VQ-4; ATI3 Chelsea Miller, FRC; ABH3 Lakia A. Myers, NAS; HM3 Jarrett Neie, NHC; AZ3 Alysha C. Proctor, VQ-4; MA3 Nathan J. Reid,VQ-4; ElectronicsTechnician 3rd Class Shaun W. Robert, NAS; AC3 Samuel Rocco II, NAS; ATI3 William Rodriguez, FRC; Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Moises Shoman, VX-1; AE3 Charles Smith, FRC; MA3 Dustin D. Stephens, VQ-4; HM3 Jared Stoffer, NHC; AC3 Noah B. Trumble, NAS;; and AE3 Crystal Ybarra, FRC.

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The NAWCAD Commander’s Awards were established to recognize outstanding teams and individuals within NAWCAD that support the organizations goals and objectives through technical, business or leadership excellence.

Nineteen teams and two individuals were selected as this year’s recipients.

Individual Awards:

Rober obertt Sweeney Sweeney, Air Combat Electronics Program ffice, or PMA-209, led a team of industry and academia engineers in the development of the Future Airborne Capability Environment, an open technical standard and software architecture that enables software capabilities to be re-used across DOD aircraft.

Richard Richar d Adams Adams, Naval AirWarfare Center Aircraft Division Research and Engineering Competency, or AIR 4.0, was recognized for his expertise and excellence in the area of Unmanned Air Systems, which had a direct and positive impact on the command’s ability to field UAS capabilities.

Team Awards:

In response to a 2011 DOD/DON hiring reform milestone, the Total Force Force Strategy Strategy and Management Management Depar Department tment Business Business

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Tester Case Analysis Team, Team, AIR-4.0, AIR-4.0, undertook undertook numerous smart, innovative and streamlined methods to reduce the command's average civilian hiring cycle time to 70 days, from 86; this exceeded the Navy’s revised threshold of 80 days.

The T-45 Virtual Virtual Mission Mission Training Training System System Test Test Team, Team, Air Test and Evaluation Evaluation Squadr Squadron on (VX) ( VX) 23, 23 efforts enabled identification and implementation of system software fixes in successive software builds to deliver critical capability within program cost and time constraints. Leveraging systems engineering and development tools from previous test efforts on other platforms, the team developed and implemented innovative information technology enterprise architecture.

The F/A-18 Super Super Hornet Hornet Air Vehicle Vehicle Loads and Dynamics Dynamics Team, Air Test Test and Evaluation Evaluation Squadr Squadron on (VX) ( VX) 23, efficiently executed two full envelope flight-test programs in support of F/A18 Super Hornet final operational test and evaluation in 2012. The noselanding gear costreduction initiative and the trailingedge flap buffet programs’ timely U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Colin Crawford execution was critical to support an An F/A-18E Super Hornet asaircraft production signed to the Dambusters of decision to incor- Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195.

porate the new landing gear doors and flaps in 2013.

The NA NAW WCAD Airwor Airworthiness thiness and Flight Flight Clearance Clearance Inter Internanational Joint Joint Recipr Reciprocity ocity Team, Team, 4.0, 4.0 undertook a two-plus year effort to forge recognition agreements with the United Kingdom and Italy to expedite, streamline and reduce costs of operating and certifying multi-nation aircraft across the DOD and international partners. The initial application was with the U.K. F-35B aircraft operating at Eglin Air Force Base, Calif., and was recognized as a huge success.

The Atlantic Test Test Ranges Ranges Joint Joint Strike Strike Fighter Fighter Cooper ooperativ ativee Avionics Avionics Test Test Bed Bed Support Support Team, Team, AIR-5.2 AIR -5.2 NAVAIR NAVAIR Range Range Depar Department, tment, Atlantic Atlantic Test Ranges Ranges,, Aircr Aircraft aft Signatur Signaturee & Avionics Avionics Measure easurements ments Branch Branch, Patuxent River, created a new, mobile capability to enable testing of electronic attack and electronic warfare mission systems on the F-35 Cooperative ATB. The team developed a portable tracking antenna in three days and fielded it more than 1,000 miles away in less than five days.

The MH-60R SSea ea Hawk Hawk Automatic Automatic Radar Radar Periscope Per iscope Detection Detection and Discr Discrimination imination InteIntegrated gr ated Test Test Team, Team, Air Test Test and Evaluation Evaluation Squadr quadron on (HX) 21 successfully planned and executed a software intensive and technically complex test on schedule and 16 percent un-

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der budget. The team worked in a seamlessly integrated fashion to identify, analyze and correct deficiencies as they were discovered. This resulted in no Part I deficiencies on the system at integrated test completion.

The NA NAW WCAD MV-22 MV-22 Ospr Osprey ey Ship Ship Suitability Suitability Test Test Team Team, Patuxent River, successfully orchestrated the consecutive mobilization of two shipboard test deployments aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) and USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77). Testing executed during these events greatly expanded shipboard operating envelopes and supported the employment of improved flight control software, bringing increased operational flexibility and safety to operational commanders and aircrew.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd ClassTim D. Godbee

MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron.

The P-8A Poseidon Poseidon Integr Integrated ated Test Test Team Team, comprising representatives from Air Test and Evaluation quadron (VX) 20 and VX-1 at Patuxent River and Boeing Test and Evaluation, demonstrated technical, business and leadership excellence through a series of initiatives and practices founded in crossfunctional/cross-organizational teaming and other program lessons learned. Accomplishments included a redefined strategy for managing and reporting test point completion, continued development on future P-8A increments and the execution of integrated tests in several international exercises.

Rewarding Excellence

NAWCAD recognizes outstanding achievements The E-2D Integr Integrated ated Test Test Team’s VX-20 dev developmental elopmental ground and flight testing of the E-2D will result in a nextgeneration weapon system for the warfighter that will accomplish carrier and expeditionary airborne command and control of joint and combined forces in a vastly more effective way.

next-generation material, providing the potential for increased mechanical performance, longer service life and reduced total ownership costs.

NAVAIR began risk managing the T45C fleet in response to several instances of in-flight failure of low pressure turbine blades that cascaded into catastrophic events. Under extreme schedule pressure due to the dwindling stockpile of existing LPT blades, the The Unmanned Carr Carrier ier F405-RR-401 F405-RR -401 Acceler Accelerated ated Simulated Simulated Launched Airborne Airborne SurveilSurveilMission Endur Endurance ance Testing Testing Team, Team, lance and Strike Strike System System Propulsion Pr opulsion and Power Power Engineering Engineering DeAnalysis of Alternativ Alternatives es Team, Team, U.S. Navy photo by Kelly Schindler partment par tment at Patuxent River, completed Warfar Warf aree Analysis and Integr Integraa- An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye ready to launch. the first-ever uninstalled run of the F405 tion Depar Department tment deliver delivered ed a Turbofan Engine in the Patuxent River proven process for analyzing and formulating the required sys- hush house within six weeks of project initiation. tem attributes, cost and mission-effectiveness characteristics for a next generation Navy carrier-based unmanned aircraft.

The NA NAW WCAD F414 Integr Integrated ated Product Product Team Team over overcame came critThe AoA leveraged a mainly NAWCAD team of experts in ac- ical engine readiness issues in the F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G quisition, engineering, test, logistics and cost to ensure relevant communities. Gaps between engine demand and production insights and constraints were applied in defining a preferred emerged in 2011 that drove increased engine cannibalization and executable system concept. and constrained the fleet’s ability to manage engines. By December 2011, PMA-265 organized a broad stakeholder readiWith help from the F-35B Engineer Engineering ing and Sustainment Sustainment ness action team to address the degrading readiness trend. The Team, Systems Systems Engineering Engineering Depar Department tment in Arlington, Va., and F414 IPT was a fundamental component of this larger team, Patuxent River, the first operational F-35B squadron began providing forecasting, analysis, engineering and logistic supflight operations at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., in May. Due to the port and improvement initiatives that formed the basis of the high-level concurrency of the program, these fleet operations recovery plan. began when the system development and demonstration program had completed less than 1,000 flight hours of its testing The NA NAW WCAD Target Target Level Level of Safety Safety Team Team, developed the program. This necessitated intense engineering effort to ensure first of its kind in DOD, standardized method to assess the risk sufficient system qualification for safe operation and an adequate flight envelope to permit training operations and sup- to uninvolved third parties on the ground resulting from the portability efforts to provide maintenance data, spares, train- crash of an Unmanned Air System. One of the critical requirements for expanding the UAS operational area is to understand ing, support equipment and configuration management. the risk to uninvolved third parties on the ground posed by the The T-45 Hook Hook Shank Shank Production Production Restart Restart Team, Team, Structur Structures es crash of a UAS. The risk assessment tool provides two signifiDivision Di vision at Patuxent River, successfully performed rapid, cost cant benefits: information for operators on the risk of operating effective engineering development of a replacement arresting a UAS and means to quantify the cost/benefit of design modihook shank forging die, avoiding a T-45 fleet supply shortfall. fications to improve safety.

The team addressed the T-45 program’s critical issue of producThe Futur uturee Airborne Airborne Capability Capability Environment Environment Team Team from the ing and certifying the forging die within an extremely short timeframe to meet fleet readiness demands. The team also op- Air Combat Electronics Program Office, or PMA-209, worked timized the hook shank design with a stronger, more durable, with Navy, Army, academia and industry partners, with a limit-

ed budget and aggressive timeline, to develop the FACE technical standard that details how to achieve high degrees of software reuse and reduce the cost of software development through a modular, product-line approach. The open architecture will enable Navy and DOD aircraft to implement portable and reusable software components in software intensive systems.

The Naval AirWarfar AirWarfaree Center Center training training Systems Systems Division Division and NAWCAD Aviation NAWCAD Aviation Distr Distributed ibuted Virtual Virtual Training Training Environment Environment Integr ntegrated ated Product Product Team, Team, Naval Naval Aviation Aviation Training Training Systems Systems and Ranges Progr Program am Office, Office, or PMA-205, at Patuxent River, successfully developed and launched state-of-the art local and widearea networks capable of classified operations at continental U.S. Marine Corps air stations. The IPT successfully implemented a technical solution that linked the AV-8B simulator with the supporting arms virtual trainer, demonstrating tactically relevant forward air control. Additionally, the team developed and launched a software solution that will link Marine Corps training devices, of varying configuration, while ensuring interoperability.

This summer, the NAW NAWCAD Command Command Cyber Cyber Readiness Readiness Inspection and NAWCTSD NAWCTSD Cyber Cyber Secur Security ity Inspection Inspection Teams, Teams, located at Patuxent River and Orlando, Fla., in cooperation with the RDT&E labs in 4.0 and 5.0, received “outstanding” scores of 91.3 percent at NAWCAD Patuxent River for the cyber command readiness inspection and 97.6 percent at NAWCTSD Orlando for the cyber security inspection conducted by Fleet Cyber Command. To date, this is the highest score given to any unit in the entire Navy.

The NAW NAWCAD Aircr Aircraft aft Launch and Recovery Recovery Equipment Equipment Science and Technology Technology Transition Transition Team Team, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., developed and institutionalized a strategic plan that provides a clear overarching path to manage technology development and transition while addressing program capability gaps, affordability needs, emerging technologies, and program budgets. To accomplish these requirements, the team has built a robust S&T process (flight planning) that supports the smooth transition of research out of the laboratory and into the customer’s hands.

Innovation Awards:

The NAWCAD Innovation Awards provide motivation and incentives for individuals or teams who achieve the NAWCAD

corporate goals. The program also emphasizes the value that NAWCAD places on innovation.

The NA NAW WCAD Persistent Persistent Ground Ground Surveillance Surveillance Systems Systems SupSupport Team port Team at Patuxent River is the acquisition winner. Through teamwork and innovation, PGSST has continued to be rapidly configured, tested and deployed to Afghanistan, to be operated and sustained at forward operating bases. The team was able to improve products in development for the warfighter, increase capabilities and lower ownership costs.

The Futur uturee Airborne Airborne Capability Capability Environment Environment Team Team, PMA209, spearheaded a tri-service initiative to standardize an open software environment that supports portable, reusable applications. The team addressed the technical framework and business practices needed to reduce the cost and time to field new capabilities and encourage competition and innovation.

As a result, the Navy and other services will gain the ability to adapt to changing requirements, threats and technology at a faster rate and continue to provide the warfighter with affordable, best-in-class capabilities.

The Defense Messaging Messaging System System Center Center of Excellence Excellence ManManagement Team, Team, AD 7.2 at Patuxent River, created significant cost avoidance through the implementation of technical and business process innovations developed utilizing continuous process improvement methodologies. The team’s collective efforts reduced the DMS shared-service budget to $700,000 in fiscal year 2013, from $2.1 million in fiscal 2009, $1.4 million in annual savings. The latest effort implemented automated outbound message processing and after-hours system performance monitoring, reducing round-the-clock manpower requirements, saving four work years and $300,000 in labor.

Patent of the Year:

The NAWCAD Patent of the Year Award was established to recognize the cutting-edge technology being performed throughout NAWCAD. The winner of this year’s award is Patent No. No. 8,056,196, titled “Quick “Quick Release Release Fitting.”

Fitting.” This invention provides protection against inadvertent release and aircrew injury by more evenly distributing the loads applied by integrating into the aircrew endurance vest. The quick-release fittings are attached to a shoulder harness that is integrated into the aircrew endurance survival vest. This invention, proven via testing, is a major improvement over the existing gunner's belt. It is planned to be fielded with the aircrew endurance vest April 2013.

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MV-22 Ship Suitability Test Team works to give platform sea legs

By Jim O’Donnell V-22 Joint Program Office Public Affairs The Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 MV-22 Ship Suitability Team at NAS Patuxent River was recognized by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Commander in November for its efforts during a hightempo testing period this spring.

On Nov. 20, Rear Adm. Randy Mahr, then NAWCAD commander, presented the team a NAWCAD Commander Award for successfully conducting back-to-back complex interface testing evaluations on two different ship classes with three different aircraft efforts earlier this year.

In March, the team was scheduled to complete a series of ship interoperability tests with USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). The LPD 19 testing expandedV-22 launch and recovery envelopes for this class of ship and ensured new flight control software didn’t affect the handling qualities of the aircraft when conducting shipboard operations, according to Mike Caram, PMA 275 V-22 Test Team Lead.

Shortly after the plans for the operations with Mesa Verde were finalized, the team received an opportunity for additional flight testing on the aircraft carrier, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

Within weeks, the team created and executed a test plan to develop the flight envelope for V-22s on aircraft carriers, including vertical launch and recovery, short take offs and minimum roll on landing.

Caram credits accomplishing such a rapid transition from one test period to another to the talents and dedication of the test team, especially the Lead Ship Suitability Engineer Virginia “Jennie” Mitchell.

"Either one of these tests would be a significant feat onto itself, but the fact that Jennie was given very short notice to plan and execute the CVN testing and did so while overcoming numerous challenges, is a testament to her leadership and technical expertise,” Caram said.

Mitchell appreciates and is humbled by Caram’s praises, but attributes the successful completion of the testing

U.S. Navy photo

An MV-22 from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 prepares to land on USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during flight envelope testing on the aircraft carrier off the coast of Virginia March 20. HX-21, the MV-22 Ship Suitability Team, was recently recognized by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Commander for its efforts during a high-tempo testing period this spring. to her V-22 Ship Suitability Team members.

“The hard work and technical expertise of every team member directly contributed to the success of these tests,” Mitchell said. “Although it was challenging to cover many diverse test objectives aboard two completely different ships, all within a condensed timeframe, the team really came together and executed flawlessly."

V-22 Joint Program Office program manager, Marine Col. Greg Masiello, said, “I am very proud of our folks in the ship suitability team.The work being done by the team is paramount to the successful integration of theV-22 onto these platforms. Because of the team’s continued hard work, theV-22 is certified for operations on three of the 10 aircraft carriers in the fleet today with two more carriers scheduled in 2013.”

Putting their best FACE forward

By Paula A. Paige Air 1.0 Program Management Public Affairs It's been a good year for NAVAIR's Future Airborne Capability Environment, or FACE, team.

In January, the team worked with industry and other DOD partners in the FACE Consortium to publish the first version of its Technical Standard, an open-architecture standard that will lower costs and speed delivery of new capabilities for military aircraft by creating DoD’s first military app store.

To help gain exposure and explain its mission, in May and July, the team helped organize two FACE expos— one in Huntsville, Ala., and the other just outside NAS Patuxent River—to demonstrate FACE to collectively more than 600 attendees. These efforts laid the groundwork for adoption by industry and government.

In October, the government-industry partnership crossed the 50-member threshold, up from 13 members when the consortium formed in June 2010.

The most recent FACE achievement, winning three honors in the 2012 Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Awards on Nov. 20, was the latest capstone on a year of significant growth and exposure for the initiative launched under the Air Combat Electronics Program Office, PMA-209.

"Winning this award validated not only the success of our team, but also that higher-level leadership recognizes and sees the benefits of the open architecture FACE initiative," said Robert Sweeney, who received an Individual award for leading a team of industry and academia engineers in the development of FACE. "FACE will enable the integration of interoperable software component-based capabilities more efficiently and affordably."

U.S. Navy photo by Jennifer Neal

Members of the Future Airborne Capability Environment team display their three awards at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Awards ceremony held Nov. 20 at NAS Patuxent River.

In addition to Sweeney's recognition, the FACE team earned an Innovation award in the Technical category and a Team NAWCAD award.

"The desire to innovate, to create new and better solutions, drives the FACE team," said Robert Matthews, Mission Systems Deputy Capability Lead for FACE, as he accepted the team's awards. "I hope other PMAs are encouraged to participate and help to improve FACE and join us in creating even better solutions for the warfighter."

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In his new position, Darrah leads a NAWCAD contingent of almost 20,000 military, civilian and contractor team members in Maryland, New Jersey and Florida. As assistant commander for NAVAIR Engineering he oversees and additional 11,000 employees conducting research and development on all Navy and Marine Corps aircraft.

Darrah’s operational fleet tours were with Electronic Attack Squadrons (VAQ) 137, 140, 136, Carrier Air Wing Five Strike Operations, and as the commanding officer of VAQ142. Under his leadership, VAQ-142 completed successful combat deployments to Southwest Asia supporting operations Northern and Southern Watch and was awarded the Chief of Naval Operations Annual Safety "S" for 2001.

During these tours, he accumulated more than 3,200 flight hours and 603 carrier landings. He also served as commanding officer, Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai; and was the F/A-18 and EA-18G program manager here at NAS Patuxent River from July 2007 to July 2011.

“Moving into the future, it is imperative that we build close working relationships with our customers and partners while being accountable for our products and services,” Darrah said. “We will also use the full capability of our diverse workforce to generate and implement emerging technologies rapidly through targeted fleet modification projects.”

Darrah returns to Pax River after serving at the F-35 Joint Program Office inWashington, D.C. Born in Shawnee Mission, Kan., Darrah graduated from Ottawa University in 1981 and George Mason University in 1994. He received his commission through the Aviation Officer Candidate Program and was designated a Naval Flight Officer in 1983.

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Urgent Care What, when, where and how

By Lt. Cmdr. Alison Faith Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Healthcare business director

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Possible changes in flight patterns and increased noise levels in the evening may be noticed by area residents in the upcoming winter months as pilots at NAS Patuxent River test and train for realistic night flight scenarios.

Winter noise expectations

Pax evening operations will increase with longer nights Courtesy of Naval Air Systems Command Sustainability Office As fall carries on and winter approaches, residents surrounding NAS Patuxent River may notice increased evening operations and a change in flight patterns.

Operating flight hours at Pax River are normally 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; however, flight tests outside of this time frame may be necessary.

In the upcoming months pilots at Pax will be testing and training for realistic night flight scenarios. These events will include, but are not limited to, night vision goggle training, night precision approach and landing qualifications and low-visibility operational testing.

Night testing and training is essential for the precision and safety of our

military men and women and the success of their mission.

Evening operations are scheduled to take place with increasing regularity throughout the longer nights of the fall and winter months. Changes in flight patterns may also be noticed as changing weather conditions and wind patterns play a significant role in which runways aircraft can take-off and land on.

Due to testing requirements and winter weather conditions, these operations may also lead to increased noise levels experienced by the surrounding communities in Southern St. Mary’s and Calvert counties.

As with all operations, the installation takes precautions to lessen the impact of testing on the community. For more information, call the Noise Hotline at 1-866819-9028 or email PaxNoise@navy.mil.

Urgent care services can happen to anyone at any time. Here are some tips TRICARE beneficiaries should be aware of before the need for urgent care arises.

Urgent care services are medically necessary services for an illness or injury that wouldn’t result in further disability or death if not treated immediately. However, urgent care illnesses and injuries do require professional attention within 24 hours because they have the potential to develop into a disability or death if delayed longer than 24 hours.

During Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River hours, patients should call the Clinic at 301342-1506 to speak to a nurse who will evaluate the patient’s symptoms. If same-day care is needed, the patient will be offered an appointment at the Clinic. If there is not an appointment available at the Clinic, the patient may receive a referral to a local urgent care center.

After normal Clinic hours, patients needing medical care can seek urgent care in the civilian network after consulting with the

Naval Health Clinic on-call provider.

First, call the Clinic information desk at 301-342-1506 and have the answering service contact the on-duty medical provider. The patient can expect a return call from the medical provider within 30 minutes .

Patients who receive urgent care before getting approval should contact their primary care manager the next business day by calling 301-342-1506.

Keep in mind, patients who do not obtain a referral from their PCM within three business days of being seen will incur the costs.

Patients who require urgent care while traveling must coordinate the care with their PCM or the TRICARE North Region contractor, HealthNet, before receiving care.

Patients who cannot reach their PCM should call 877-TRICARE (874-2273) to notify them of their need for urgent care.

For quick access to important phone numbers when traveling, TRICARE beneficiaries should carry a TRICARE pocket card or theTraveling with Prime information sheet at www.TRICARE.mil.

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Patuxent Sail Club completes 500 mile off-shore journey

By Todd A. Porter Navy Patuxent Sail Club After a 500 nautical mile journey at sea from New London, Conn., to NAS Patuxent River, 23 tired yet eager Sailors greeted friends and family waiting dockside at the West Patuxent Basin on Nov. 10.

The Sailors, members of the Navy Patuxent Sail Club, transported four U.S. Coast Guard Academy sailboats—44-foot Luders Yawls—which the club obtained by DOD government transfer with the Coast Guard and Morale, Welfare, Recreation.

Although they spent more than 77 hours on water, often in wind chill temperatures well below freezing, the intrepid crew said they would do it all over again.

“DodgingWinter Storm Athena while sailing offshore in 30 knot wind gusts is a oncein-a-lifetime adventure for many of us,” said Tim Holland, Navy Patuxent Sail Club commodore. “The transit is important for Navy Patuxent Sail Club and the base.”

The boats, rigged for off-shore, come complete with GPS, RADAR, Chart Plotters, life rafts and recently overhauled equipment. Expecting to keep the Luders Yawls itself, the Coast Guard Academy completely

refurbished the sail training crafts which are used for cadet seamanship summer training programs.

However, when the USCGA alumni association procured eight new Freedom 44's (Leadership Class) sailboats, the USCGA offered the Luders to DOD; the Navy Patuxent Sail Club was the first to step up and request them.

Their arrival brings NAS Patuxent MWR’s inventory of boats to 14.

“These boats give NPSC greater access for sailing training and opportunity to sail throughout the Chesapeake,” Holland said.

“Now more than ever is a great opportunity to come and out and get involved.”

NPSC is a non-profit private organization operating aboard Pax River in support of the base's Navy Recreation Sailing Program. It operates the majority of MWR sailboats, offers ASA certified sail training and is affiliated with the U.S. Naval Sailing Association.

Membership in the NPSC is open to active-duty and retired military, Reservists, military family members, DOD employees and contractors who support government agencies and organizations at Pax. Club Meetings start at 10 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month. For more information, visit www.NavyPaxSail.com.

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Sailors with the Navy Patuxent Sail Club return to Pax Nov. 10 aboard four 44-foot Luders Yawls the club obtained through DOD government transfer with the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and MWR.

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JPALS team wins DOD award

By Rob Koon Program Executive Office for Tactical Aircraft Public Affairs The Naval Air Systems Command Joint Precision Approach and Landing Systems team at NAS Patuxent River was recognized as one of the Defense Department’s top five systems engineering teams during a ceremony Oct. 25 in San Diego.

The team, part of Naval Air Traffic Management Systems Program Office, or PMA213, was presented the award by the National Defense Industrial Association during the ceremony. The award represents the recognition of significant achievement in Systems Engineering by teams of industry and government personnel.

“Each year, we recognize excellence in the application of systems engineering discipline and implementation of systems engineering best practice that result in highly successful Department of Defense programs,” said Steve Henry, National Defense Industrial Association Systems Engineering Division chairman.

“The selection of the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) Increment 1A Ship System program reflects highly on the collaboration and engineering efforts of the JPALS government and contractor team.”

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“One of the best practices that won the team this award is that the JPALS program required the use of Modeling and Simulation where requirements validation via test and demonstration was impossible,” said Michael Primm, JPALS guidance quality lead, PMA213. “Given the importance of the M&S program to JPALS, extensive verification, validation and accreditation was completed upfront and early to ensure a robust and accurate M&S environment was available.”

“I could not be prouder of our JPALS team,” said Capt. Darrell Lack, PMA-213’s program manager. “This first time award validates the dedicated work of PMA-213 and our industry partners.”

JPALS is a critical technology for the Navy that will allow ship and land based aircraft to safely land in all weather conditions and in conditions where enemy forces may try to jam GPS signals, Lack added.

“This award represents the outstanding teaming relationship that has existed since the JPALS 1A contract was awarded in 2008,” said LeeWellons, JPALS government chief engineer.

The government JPALS 1A team, with our industry partners Raytheon and Rockwell Collins, not only utilized the solid systems engineering practices but also demonstrated ex-

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From left: Steve Davies, JPALS chief engineer; Capt. Darrell Lack, Naval Air Traffic Management Systems program manager; Brian Hickey, Raytheon Corporation Strategic Transportation Systems director; Melissa Losson, JPALS program manager; Stephen Henry, Northrop Grumman Information Systems director of engineering; Stephen Welby, NDIA Systems Engineering Division chairman and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Systems Engineering), Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Research and Engineering); and Ricardo Cabrera, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Technology and Engineering. ceptional organizational alignment and communication processes, Wellons said.

The next milestone for the JPALS team is

reaching Milestone C in the fall of 2013. Milestone C is the decision to authorize full production and fielding of the JPALS system.

News briefs On base: Gate Two ID section closed

Today The ID section at the Gate Two Pass and ID office is closed for a RAPIDS Windows 7 Software Installation. Also, only one machine is operational Friday.

Drill Hall courts, fitness rooms closed

Friday, 1 p.m. through Saturday, 5 p.m.

The Drill Hall basketball and volleyball courts are closed from 1 p.m. Friday until 5 p.m. Saturday for the 35th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival. The Drill Hall courts and fitness rooms are not open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.The indoor pool and weight room remain open. The Bowling Center lanes are closed until 5 p.m. Saturday. Food services at the Bowling Center are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Eggs and Legs Breakfast

Dec. 7, 7:30-9 a.m.; register by Wednesday River's Edge Catering and Conferencing Center All Navy and Army football fans are invited to the Annual Army-Navy Game "Eggs and Legs Breakfast" to show their support as the Navy prepares to beat the Army—again. Cost is $15 per person. Register at www.NavyAlumni.org. For information, contact Lt. j.g. Arnold Luminarias at Arnold.Luminarias@navy.mil or Lt. Elliot Riley at Elliot.Riley@navy.mil.

Angel Tree

The AngelTree is now on display at the Navy Exchange decorated with names of military children of E6 and below service members. The program helps ensure these children receive gifts during the holiday season. To nominate an E6 or below family to be included in the Angel Tree or to receive holiday gift baskets, contact Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Harrald at 301-342-3811.

Where's Gnorman?

Somewhere in this issue we've hidden Gnorman the gnome. Be the first to call in his location and receive two free Center Stage Theater tickets; good for any Center Stage movie.

Contest calls are not taken after 4:30 p.m. Friday.The same person cannot win more than once a month. Congratulations to the last "Where's Gnorman?" winner, Gary Banzak. Call the NAS Public Affairs Office at 301-757-3343.

NEX holiday hours

The Navy Exchange is open Dec. 24 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is closed Dec. 25.

Pax River Toastmasters

Dec. 6, noon to 1 p.m.; register by today Building 2109 Enhance communication skills and learn how the fundamentals developed inToastmasters can be applied to daily life.

Meeting is in the Sand Piper meeting room on the second floor.

To register, contact Johnny Sipes at Johnny.Sipes@rbcinc.com.

Military Child of the Year nominations

Deadline: Dec. 15 Operation Homefront is accepting nominations for Military Child of the Year. This award recognizes military children who demonstrate resilience, leadership and achievement.

One child from each branch of service is selected for the award and receives $5,000 and a laptop. Nominations may be made by parents, family members, teachers, counselors, coaches, community and church leaders, neighbors and others. For more information or to nominate a child, visit http://MilitaryChildoftheYear.org.

FEW open house

Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Building 1489 rooms 101 and 102 The Federally EmployedWomen Pax River chapter is holding a Holiday Open House. For more information, contact Emily Stump at StumpTheSquirrels@gmail.com or 301-904-2984.

Pax River blood drive

Dec. 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Rear Adm. William A. Moffett Building Atrium Appointments can be made online at www.MilitaryDonor.com with sponsor code: NSPR. Walk-ins are also welcome. For more information, contact Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Arlequin at 301-342-2752.

No Tester issue Dec. 19 or Dec. 26

Due to the holidays, the Tester is not published Dec. 19 or Dec. 26.

Toys-for-Tots Marksmanship Competition canceled

The annual Charity Marksmanship Competition, slated for Dec. 13 and Dec. 14 at the Indoor Pistol range is canceled. To find out more on how to help Toys-for-Tots, visit http://ToysForTots.org.

Wings Over America scholarships

Family members of Navy service members in Naval Aviation—officer and enlisted, active duty, retired, honorably dis-

Holiday Gate Manning The holidays are fast approaching. To ensure as many Sailors and Pax Pros are afforded the opportunity to take leave and enjoy the holidays, the gates for Pax will be operating based on the following schedule:

Gate One

• Open and augmented to expedite traffic: Dec. 13-14, Dec. 17-21, Jan. 2-4 and Jan. 7-10.

• Open with no augmentation: Dec. 24, Dec. 26-28 and Dec. 31.

• Closed weekends, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

• Normal hours resume Jan. 11: 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays.

Gate Two

• Normal operations with limited augmentation.

Gate Three

• Open 5:30-8:30 a.m. for inbound and outbound traffic.

• Open 3:30-5 p.m. for outbound traffic only.

• Closed weekends, Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1.

Webster Field

• Only the main gate is open through the holiday period.

• Back gate is closed.

NRC Solomons

• Open through the holiday period.

charged or deceased—can now apply for aWings Over America scholarship. For more information and to apply, visit www.WingsOverAmerica.us.

ID/CAC card appointment

Save time by making an appointment for ID card services and DEERS updates at https://rapids-appointments .dmdc.osd.mil.Separateappointmentsshouldbemadeforeach person receiving an ID/CAC Card. A five-minute grace period is inplace. Ifmorethanfiveminuteslate,customerwillbeserviced as a walk-in. If unable to keep an appointment, cancel as early as possible.

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Meet the Fleet and Family Support Center professionals

By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer For the next few issues, the Tester will highlight the instructors, facilitators and counselors from the Fleet and Family Support Center.

FFSC offers a variety of classes and seminars free to active-duty and retired military and their families and if space allows, to DOD employees, their spouses and contract employees.

For a full class schedule, or to be added to an email list to receive the Beacon newsletter, which includes class schedules, contact FFSC at 301-342-4911.

This week, meet Jim Lettner, Michelle Stubblefield and LolitaTyler-Lockett.

Jim Lettner Work and Family Life Consultant

Stubblefield oversees Family Employment Readiness, Deployment Program Manager and Ombudsman Coordinator. She also responds as the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System case manager when emergen-

cies or disasters occur in our area.

“My role at FFSC is to assist military families in a multitude of areas and prepare Sailors for Individual Augmentee, or IA, deployment. I’m very familiar with these aspects of the military lifestyle as I am prior active-duty Navy, a child of an active-duty Navy member as well as a spouse of an active-duty Navy member. I am a prior Ombudsman for two commands and hold a bachelor's degree in psychology.

I’ve had firsthand experience with moving every three years and the problems that are associated with frequent displacement: searching for jobs, integrating into a new school system, the emotional cycle of deployment, and so many other aspects that go along with the military lifestyle.”

Time at Pax Pax River?

River? My family and I relocated here from Hawaii

Lettner is the Relocation Assistance Program Manager and the Exceptional Family Member Program Liaison.

Duringhis26-yearmilitarycareer, Lettner moved 13 times including four times overseas. He also has 10 years experience in the relocation field plus multiple classes, webinars and training tours of duty.

Time at Pax Pax River?

River? Seven years this month.

Classestaught?Anythingrelatedto Classestaught? relocation, but mostly Sponsorship Training,SmoothMoveWorkshopand Welcome to Pax.

Skills participants participants learn learn from from classes: How to be a great sponsor; and all of the entitlements, benefits and resources available to a member moving from one duty station to another.

Next class? SponsorshipTraining on Dec. 10 at 9 a.m.

Lettner's expert expert advice: Don’t be a hoarder. If you haven’t looked at it or used it in the last year, get rid of it.

You only have so many pounds of household goods authorization.

The latest cost estimate for excess household goods being shipped is $2.25 per pound.

Michelle Stubblefield Work and Family Life Consultant

in June of 2010.

Classes taught? Employmentrelated classes such as résumé writing, navigating the federal job system and classes that hone interviewing skills. For Deployments, I facilitate IA Indoc, Return and Reunion for service members and their families I also hold a training course that certifies Navy Command Ombudsmen aboard NAS Patuxent River.

Skills participants participants learn learn from from classes: Participants will learn how to navigate the workforce and deployment depending on which classes they attend. Under the employment scope, it’s an art form to sell yourself to potential employers, gather all the information that shows your qualifications and puts your best foot forward. For the Deployment aspect, learning that the emotional, physical and mental demands of being deployed are

Lolita-Tyler-Lockett (Not pictured) New Parent Support Tyler-Lockett, is a registered nurse and maternal/child obstetric specialist teaching Nurturing Families Curriculum, Amazing Newborns, and Nurturing Touch Infant Massage. She also facilitates the Parents and Baby/toddler Play Group and provides personal instruction on breastfeeding; prenatal, labor/delivery experience; and individualized parenting.

Skills participants participants learn learn from from classes: Upon completion or

while participating in NPS programs, parents learn positive and effective nurturing parenting skills and initiatives to formulate nurturing healthy home environments.

In addition, parents learn skills that are important for promoting healthy prenatal, postpartum and neonatal care. Parents learn how to build healthy bonds with their children from birth and maintain close bonding children grow older.

Next class? Some classes are offered weekly, quarterly and some on an individual basis.

IA/Spouse Brief

Hours of Oper Operation ation Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, noon to 4:30 p.m.

Playgroup at Glen Forrest Community Center Thursdays: 10-11 a.m.

Art of Money Management

Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Marriage Is a Work of Heart Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

IA Indoctrination

Transition Assistance Program and E-TAP

Monday through Dec. 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center, building 2090 on Bundy Road, unless otherwise noted.To make a reservation or to volunteer, call 301-342-4911.

For more information on FFSC classes, visit the NAS Patuxent River Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/NASPaxRiver.

normal and knowing what to expect can certainly help in navigating deployments.

Next class? For Deployment: Return and Reunion, today from 9 a.m. to noon. For Family Employment: 10 Steps to a Federal Job, Jan 30 from 1-4 p.m.

Stubblefield's expert expert advice: Empower yourself and your family to handle the very stressful and very rewarding role of being a military family. You can do this by seeking out information from your Command Ombudsman, becoming a part of the community by volunteering, seeking employment assistance to obtain the best possible job and staying connected to the local military community. The better equipped a spouse and children are, the more independent they become and the happier and healthier the whole family will be.

Dec. 10-18, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Effective Résumé Writing

CARIT Brief

Tuesday, 1-4 p.m.

Dec. 12, 1-4 p.m.

Personal Communication

Stress Management

Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dec. 13, 9-10:30 a.m.

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Team keeps safety, security job number one

By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer Security and public safety at any military installation is top priority and NAS Patuxent River is no exception to that rule.

“The Public Safety Department consists of the police, physical security specialists, anti-terrorism office, the ASF (auxiliary security force), the training staff, the pass and ID offices, and the MWDs (military working dogs),” explained NAS Patuxent River Security Officer Lt. Troy Niccum.

The police department comprises DOD civilian officers and enlisted masters-at-arms responsible for force protection at entry control points, patrolling the installation perimeter and shoreline, flight line security, traffic control and responding to high security alarms for base tenants.

“There are approximately 400-plus alarms on base,” Niccum said, “and it’s a guarantee that three to five alarms go off each day due only to operator or system errors. But we must respond to every one."

The training staff provides eight weeks of law enforcement training which includes the Small Arms Training Center used for in-depth training of military and civilian officers required to carry a firearm. MAs, who have already completed training through the Law Enforcement/Master-at-Arms School at the Naval Technical Training Center on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, must still complete the required training here at Pax. “Training here is based on Maryland laws,” Niccum said.

“Officers completing the training will start at the gates, move to patrol, then to FieldTraining Officer, then toWatch Commander.”

Each year, physical security specialists conduct security inspections on every building at Pax, Webster Outlying Field and Navy Recreation Center Solomons, checking for compli-

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Richard Allison provides NAS Patuxent River its first line of defense by checking IDs of all vehicles entering Gate Two. ance with building construction and landscaping security requirements.

Theanti-terrorismofficehandlesspecificidentifiablethreats, the force protection condition and coordinates the ASF —qualified Sailors provided by the installation’s tenant commands.

“We use some ASF Sailors during the work week who strictly work the gates and the commercial vehicle inspection area at Gate One,” Niccum said.

A new addition added to the team about a year ago is Bleck, the department's military working dog. Bleck, is 4 1/2 year old German Shepherd explosive detection dog, is currently working with his handler to earn his patrol certification.

Sea Nettle ornament class

Dec. 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Customized Creations Learn how to make whimsical sea nettle ornaments with ceramic caps, colored wire, beads and charms to put on the tree or to give as a gift. Cost is $30 plus a $15 materials fee. Register at Customized Creations or call 301-342-6293.

Cookies with the Clauses

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Drill Hall Morethan175vendorsareattendingthisyear'sfestivalselling hand-made,originalitems.Thefestivalisopentothepublicwith free admission. There is free cookie decorating for the kids, and photo opportunities with Santa.Vendor spaces are still available for $70. Places are given on a first come, first served basis. For more information, call Customized Creations at 301-342-3569.

Register by Dec. 10 Dec. 14, 4:30-6 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m.

Dec. 15, 1-2:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m.

Navy Recreation Center Solomons An afternoon of winter family fun with the Clauses at the Fourth Annual Cookies with the Clauses. Events include arts and crafts with Santa's elves, making a special cookie with Mrs. Clause and a surprise visit and story time with Santa. Cost per person is $7, E1-5; $8, all others. Register by calling Jennifer Marchant at 410-286-8365.

Santa's calling

Winter Wonderland Dance

35th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Register by Dec. 11 Operators are standing by at the North Pole to put names on Santa's telephone list. Calls are planned for 6-8 p.m. Dec. 11 and Dec. 12. Registration forms can be picked up at any MWR facility. Forms must be turned in by Dec. 11 to an MWR drop box:Youth Center, Bowling Center, Movie Theater, MWR ITT Office, Child Development Center and Child Development Center annex or building 467. To volunteer or for more information, call 301-342-1694.

St. Marie's Musica Dinner at the River's Edge

Tuesday; dinner at 5:30 p.m., performance at 7 p.m.

River's Edge Catering and Conference Center Bring the family for this holiday tradition of a dinner buffet and then a performance by St. Marie's Musica dressed in Renaissance period costume singing carols. Buffet includes: Seafood chowder, roast beef au jus, rosemary-apple chicken with sage dressing, seafood linguini, salad bar and assorted desserts with a coffee station. Cost is $17.95, members; $20.95, nonmembers; $9.95, children ages 6-11; and $3.95 for children ages 5 and younger. Register at River's Edge or by calling 301-342-3656.

Can alcoholism be a legal defense?

Q. Can a service member's alcoholism be raised as a defense to criminal charges?

Dec. 7-8, 5-8 p.m.

Mattapany Day Camp An MWRWhoville celebration, this year's HolidayWHObilation includes the annual NAS Patuxent River Tree Lighting, caroling and other activities. Cost is $4 per person. Sponsored

by Northrop Grumman and Lincoln Military Housing.

Saturday, 8:30 a.m.

River's Edge Catering and Conference Center A hot buffet and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Cost is $15, adults; and $10, children. Tickets are limited with sales starting Monday. To register, call 301-342-3656.

Ask the Lawyer:

By Mathew B. Tully Guest contributor

Holiday Whobilation at MWR's Whoville

Breakfast with the Clauses

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Dec. 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

The Landing Zone Restaurant This event offers dinner, holiday performances from piano students, dancing and an appearance from Santa. Cost is $5.

Free for children ages 2 and younger and adults ages 65 and older. Register by calling 301-342-1694.

Sunday brunches at the River's Edge

Beginning 2013, the River's Edge Catering and Conference Center offers brunch on select Sundays with seating at 10 a.m. and noon. For more information, call 301-342-3656.

Winter Intramural sports meetings

Jan. 7, Basketball Jan. 8, Volleyball Jan. 9, Racquetball Meetings start at 1 p.m. at the Drill Hall Bowling Center. Intramural Sports are open to all active-duty, Reserve and retired military, their family members and patrons enrolled in the NAS Pax River Fitness and Sports Program. Membership information available at Drill Hall. For more information, call 301-757-1194.

A. Despite the military's long-running campaign to curb alcohol abuse among service members, the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies recently reported 47 percent of active-duty service members engaged in binge drinking in 2008, compared to 35 percent a decade earlier.

During the same period, the ranks of heavy drinkers rose from 15 percent to 20.

If charged with an offense in which alcohol Mathew B. Tully played a role, service members may be able to raise an affirmative defense of voluntary or involuntary intoxication.

In the 1995 case of U.S. v. Hensler, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces ruled "[i]nvoluntary intoxication is treated like legal insanity. It is defined in terms of lack of mental responsibility."

Under Rule for Courts-Martial 916, a service member suffers from a lack of mental responsibility when, at the time the crime was committed, he or she was "unable to appreciate the nature and quality or the wrongfulness of his or her acts" due to a "severe mental disease or defect."

In other words, to qualify as involuntary intoxication, the service member's level of intoxication had to be so great he or she was unable to appreciate the wrongfulness of his or her conduct.

However, not all crimes committed while intoxicated are involuntary. The Navy Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals drove this point home in an earlier ruling for the 1994 case of U.S. v. Hensler indicating that service members can drink heavily and compulsively without their alcoholism resulting in a severe mental disease or defect.

Intoxication that falls short of this level "is considered voluntary and will not remove responsibility for a crime committed while so intoxicated," the court said.

Voluntary intoxication may be used as the basis for an affirmative defense to a specific intent crime, such as desertion—intent to remain away permanently—but not to a general-intent crime, such as rape—no specific intent necessary.

In contrast, involuntary intoxication can be raised as an

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The Liberty Program sponsors free or reduced-price events for Pax River active-duty E1-E6. Liberty is a component of the Single Sailor Program. Civilian guests are not allowed to participate unless otherwise stated. For more information, call 301-342-4208 or visit Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NASPaxRiver.

•Dec. 24, Liberty Christmas Eve Party •Dec. 25, Christmas Day at Liberty Center •Dec. 31, Liberty Up All Night •Jan. 6, BCS championship football game •Jan. 12, National Aquarium trip •Jan. 14, Bowling with Liberty •Jan. 19, Snowboard/ski trip

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But, in the midst of the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge in the home of the Canadian ambassador. Rated: R (2 hr) Friday, Nov. 30 6:30 p.m., Here Comes the Boom Former collegiate wrestler ScottVoss is a 42-year-old apathetic biology teacher in a

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9 p.m., Sinister A true crime novelist dis-

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U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

This three-quarter groove axe was made by shaping and grinding the stone. Its notch once held a hafted, or bound, handle. It was unearthed in 1981.

The shores of Pax

A Native American home

By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer Long before NAS Patuxent River existed, Native Americans were firmly ensconced in this area.

With the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries providing a natural water highway and offering an ample food supply, it is understandable why indigenous Indians once called its shores home.

During John Smith’s 1608 voyage exploring the Chesapeake and its tributaries, he recorded 14 villages of Algonquin-speaking Indians along

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni Courtesy photo

Found in the Goose Creek area in 1999, this piece of red clay pipe measures just over 2 inches long and is decorated with a diamond pattern design. the Patuxent River, and among them were the Patuxent people living here

All of the stone projectile points here were recovered at NAS Patuxent River throughout the years. Archaeologists call them “projectile points” instead of the more popular term “arrowhead” because most were not used with a bow and arrow. Instead, these points were attached to spear shafts or handles to be used as cutting tools or thrown by hand. The oldest points, with pink labels, date back to the early Archaic Period, 7500-6000 B.C. The youngest points, with pale blue labels, are from the late Woodland Period, 100-1600 A.D. along theWestern Shore.

“Patuxent is an Algonquin word meaning ‘place of the rolling water’ or ‘little rapids’,” said Archaeologist

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Mike Smolek, cultural resources manager for Pax River. “There have been Native Americans along the shores of the Chesapeake for at least

12,000 years.”

Evidence of their existence has been uncovered over the years at Pax River, as these photos indicate.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

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Hawthorn, Zebedies earn heroes award

By Maureen Farrell Director Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society NAS Patuxent River Office

Two Navy Marine Corps Relief Society combat casualty nurses from NAS Patuxent River were awarded the Civilian Group 2012 Military Officers Association of America Community Heroes Appreciation Award in October.

Sheila Hawthorn and Susan Zebedies were part of a team of five Combat Casualty Assistance Visiting Nurse Program nurses from theWashington, D.C., area recognized last month in Arlington,VA, for their work with Marine and SailorWounded Warriors and their families. The award was presented by MOAA President, retired Vice Adm. Norbert R. Ryan Jr. As part of the CCA-VN team, Hawthorn and Zebedies traveled locally and across the country providing healthcare and emotional support to service members and their families who have “borne the battle.” They are the only registered nurses in the United States who make free face-to-face, in-home visits, anywhere in the country, to Marines and Sailors who have suffered combat wounds.

“More often than not, when a wounded service member returns home, there is adaptation required in the home environment,” Zebedies explained. “It can be a stressful time for not only the injured service member but everyone in their family as well. We’re there to help with all of it.”

In addition to following-up on the service member’s medical care, the CCA-VN program assists family members by providing emotional support; identifying problems and providing

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references to appropriate departments or agencies; helping the family understand the service member’s injuries, diagnosis, treatment, medications, recovery, and rehabilitation; supplying information regarding financial assistance; and simply providing an accessible point-of-contact where a family member can voice their concerns or call when a question or need arises.

Zebedies, who has been with the program for 13 years, visits service members in eight states and is on the road two weeks out of every month.

“Being in their home, I can take my time and don’t have to hurry,” she said. “I’ll spend as much time with them as they need. I’m there to de-stress the family and to help them learn how to help themselves.”

The importance of making home visits and seeing the wounded in their daily environment is profound.

“In-home meetings allow the nurses to hear and observe what’s being said, including body language and the facial expression on family’s members’ faces,” said Ruthi Moore, director of nursing, NMCRS. “Exhaustion, pain, fear, frustration and perhaps even hopelessness all shows through.”

The nurses stay involved with the families and provide long-term follow-up, even if the Marine or Sailor is no longer in the military.

“I get calls all the time,” Zebedies said.“I’ll stay with a family as long as they need me.”

To learn more about the Combat Casualty Assistance Visiting Nurse Program or The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, visit NMCRS.org, or contact Maureen Farrell at Maureen.Farrell@nmcrs.org or 301-342-4739.

Donna Cipolloni, Tester staff writer, contributed to this article.

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Sheila Hawthorn, left, and Susan Zebedies, members of the Combat Casualty Assistance Visiting Nurse Program, were among a team of five nurses awarded with the Civilian Group 2012 Military Officers Association of America Community Heroes Appreciation Award in October for their inhome visits with wounded Marines and Sailors, and their families.

George Washington Carver Elementary Help students look for books. Contact Lisa McCoy at LrMccoy@smcps.org or 301-863-4076 ext. 1030.

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