TESTER Naval Air Station Patuxent River
Vol. 72, No. 48
Celebrating 72 Years of Community Partnership
NMCRS helps with holiday budgeting Page 2
Wounded Warrior Page 4
Commandant’s Corner Page 10
December 10, 2015
Navy puts 13-game win streak on line vs Army The rivalry continues… Navy Midshipmen vs. Army Black Knights 3 p.m. Dec. 12 Franklin Field, Philadelphia Televised on CBS Fun facts: • During the 1893 game, a rear admiral and brigadier general got into a heated argument that nearly led to a duel, resulting in the two teams not competing against each other for five years. That incident also prompted the game’s move to the neutral location of Philadelphia – centrally located between both military academies. • Two cats, a dog and a carrier pigeon enjoyed brief reigns as the Navy mascot, but goats have served without interruption since 1904.They are cared for by 16 handlers made up of five midshipmen from the first, second and third classes. Goat handlers undergo rigorous training prior to handling Bill on the field. • In this year’s game, the Midshipmen will wear all new uniforms including hand-painted helmets featuring seven of the historic ships that are part of the U.S. Navy Fleet. Specific helmets are worn based on a player’s position.
See STREAK, Page 10 U.S. Navy graphic illustration by Shawn Graham/Facts compiled by Donna Cipolloni
Blue Angels brief Pax River, prepare for 2016 air expo By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs
Two representatives from the events office of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron Blue Angels addressed a packed conference room in Administration, Building 409, Dec. 2. Blue Angel No. 7, Navy Lt. Tyler Davies, and Blue Angel No. 8, Marine Corps Capt. Corrie Mays, met personnel from across NAS Patuxent River to discuss the exacting requirements, logistics and planning necessary to stage a Blue Angels demonstration at the installation’s planned 2016 air expo, Oct. 27-30. Attending the slide show briefing conducted by Davies and Mays, were NAS Commanding Officer Capt. Heidi Fleming and Executive Officer Capt. Scott Starkey, who will have command of Pax River by the date of the air expo. Also present were representatives from air operations, air traffic control, security, fire and emergency services, medical, aviation safety, airfield division, public works and public affairs, among others. Outside organizations included the FAA and a special ops representative from the county sheriff’s office. “We’ll cover a lot of details and specifics; don’t leave here with questions unanswered,” advised Mays, who added that the Blue Angels are on the road 300 days of the
U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham
Lt. Mark Stanfield, left, and Lt. Clay Martin, both assigned to the NAS Patuxent River Air Expo Planning Committee, look over an airfield diagram with U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Corrie Mays and Navy Lt. Tyler Davies of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron Blue Angels. The 2016 NAS Patuxent River Air Expo is scheduled Oct. 27-30. year, in 35 different cities doing 70 different demos from March through mid-November. “Everywhere we go, we try to the utmost extent to keep every single thing as predictable for us as possible because, above all else, safety comes first.” Arranging the visit and briefing was NAS
Search and Rescue Officer Lt. Mark Stanfield who, serving as the Blue Angels base liaison, is responsible for any and all coordination between Pax and the demonstration squadron. “I’m honored to represent NAS Patuxent River and work closely with this famous and highly-respected flight demonstration team,”
Stanfield said. “I’ll be working almost every week to keep in contact with agencies and personnel here while relaying information to and from the Blue Angels team; but none of what I do is possible without the hard work of everyone around me.” Air show support required off the installation includes hotel rooms; transportation; convenient access to food and gym facilities; and community outreach assistance. Aboard Pax River, that support extends to a myriad of areas including hangar space; security; dedicated ground support equipment; fuels; life flight; FAA waivers; briefing rooms; air show set up; and more. Pax personnel serving on the air show committee were instructed to read the Blue Angels’ online support manual and then refer to their particular appendix for the required checklists and timelines to be met. As the briefing ended, Fleming addressed the group before they dispersed. “The Blue Angels are pros when it comes to air shows and, clearly, they’re very detail oriented and have things very well scripted,” she said. “When they ask for something by a certain time, let’s shoot ahead of that time. They fly with precision, and they act with precision and professionalism — and we will do the same.”
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Carter opens all military occupations, positions to women By Cheryl Pellerin, DOD News, Defense Media Activity
Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced today that beginning in January 2016, all military occupations and positions will be open to women, without exception. For the first time in U.S. military history, as long as they qualify and meet specific standards, the secretary said women will be able to contribute to the Defense Department mission with no barriers at all in their way. “They’ll be allowed to drive tanks, fire mortars and lead infantry soldiers into combat,” Carter added. “They’ll be able to serve as Army Rangers and Green Berets, Navy SEALs, Marine Corps infantry, Air Force parajumpers, and everything else that was previously open only to men.” Harnessing Women’s Skills, Perspectives Even more importantly, he said, the military services will be better able to harness the skills and perspectives that talented women have to offer. Though more than 111,000 positions had opened to women in uniform since 2013 until today’s announcement, Carter said, about 10 percent of military positions — nearly 220,000 — had remained closed to women. These included infantry, armor, reconnaissance, and some special operations units, the secretary said. Over the past three years, he added, senior civilian and military leaders across the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Special Operations Command have studied the integration of women into these positions. “Last month I received their recommendations [and] the data, studies and surveys on which they were based regarding whether any of those remaining positions warrant a continued exemption from being opened to women,” Carter said, noting that the Army, Navy, Air
U.S. Navy photo by Chief Hospital Corpsman Josh Ives
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Megan Garcia provides security during a key leader engagement with the director of women’s affairs in Farah city of the Farah province of Afghanistan, Jan. 29. Force and Socom said none of the positions warranted exemptions. The Marine Corps asked for a partial exemption in areas that included infantry, machine gunner, fire support reconnaissance and others, he added, “[but] we are a joint force and I have decided to make a decision which applies to the entire force.” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. was the Marine Corps commandant at the time, and Carter said that he and Dunford have discussed the issue many times. “I just met with him and the other chiefs and service secretaries today, and he will be a full part of implementation,” Carter added, noting that he believes the issues raised by the Marine Corps can and will be addressed in implementation.
Departmental Memorandum In a memorandum to the secretaries of all military departments and others, Carter directed the military services to open all military occupational specialties to women 30 days from today — a waiting period required by law — and by that date to provide updated implementation plans for integrating women into the positions now open to them. Carter said Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Paul Selva will oversee the decision’s short-term implementation, ensure there are no unintended consequences to the joint force, and periodically update Carter and Dunford. Women will be fully integrated into combat roles deliberately and methodically, the secretary said, using seven guidelines.
Seven Guidelines 1. Implementation will be pursued with the objective of improved force effectiveness. 2. Leaders must assign tasks and jobs throughout the force based on ability, not gender. 3. Equal opportunity likely will not mean equal participation by men and women in all specialties, and there will be no quotas. 4. Studies conducted by the services and Socom indicate that on average there are physical and other differences between men and women, and implementation will take this into account. 5. The department will address the fact that some surveys suggest that some service members, men and women, will perceive that integration could damage combat effectiveness. 6. Particularly in the specialties that are newly open to women, survey data and the judgment of service leaders indicate that the performance of small teams is important. 7. The United States and some of its closest friends and allies are committed to having militaries that include men and women, but not all nations share this perspective. Integrating Women in all Military Jobs Implementation won’t happen overnight, Carter said. “Fully integrating women into all military positions will make the U.S. armed forces better and stronger but there will be problems to fix and challenges to overcome,” he said. “We shouldn’t diminish that.” The military has long prided itself on being a meritocracy, where those who serve are judged only on what they have to offer to help defend the country, Carter said. “That’s why we have the finest fighting force the world has ever known,” he added, “and it’s one other way we will strive to ensure that the force of the future remains so, long into the future.”
NMCRS can help with holiday budgeting By Sarah Aaron Communications lead, NMCRS
NAS Patuxent River Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society volunteers have been preparing to assist clients with holiday budgeting. Service members and retirees are invited to stop by the NMCRS offices in Building 401 to get a jump on financial planning before problems arise. NMCRS case workers are available 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Appointments are suggested, but not required, and can be made by phoning 301-342-4739.
U.S. Navy photo by Maureen Farrell
Office volunteers with Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society attend training recently at NAS Patuxent River. The group is gearing up to help NMCRS clients create a sensible holiday budget.
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Health clinic phone app provides convenient access By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs
Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River (NHCPR). There’s an app for that. Clinic patients now have access to important information — quite literally, at their fingertips — via a mobile smartphone application tool designed to provide convenient “one-stop shopping” for their health care needs. “NHCPR prides itself on customer service and patient satisfaction,” said Lt. David Burr, command public affairs office. “When [an individual] or their family is in need of medical services, this mobile application should be their go-to resource.” Launched in late spring, Burr explained how the app provides easy access to the information users require, not only for Pax Riv-
er’s clinic, but also for Branch Health Clinic (BHC) Dahlgren, BHC Indian Head and Joint Base Andrews. “If you need an appointment, just click on the Appointment Line button and your phone will dial the number; click on Location to pull up a map and get an address; if you want to contact your provider, click the RelayHealth button and you’ll be taken to the sign-in portal on that website,” he said. “And you’re literally a click of a button away from access to TriCare Online, the NHCPR Facebook page and prescription refill services.” To download the app, available in both the Apple and Android app stores, simply search “NHCPR.” “It’s free and at only 84MB in size, it takes up very little storage space on your phone,” Burr noted.
U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni
By searching “NHCPR” in their Apple or Android app stores, Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River patients can download a free application to their smartphones, making it easier to manage their health care needs.
Clinic on Facebook “Like” Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River on Facebook to receive daily information regarding appointment availability, no-shows and any changes or updates to clinic services. Go to www.facebook.com/NHCPaxRiver.
Updates to NAVAIR University portal Recently, some updates were made to the NAVAIR University website at https://navairu.navair.navy.mil/ to benefit the end user. These include the ability to subscribe to classes, additional resources in the help and release notes sections, and class scheduling improvements to better target the eligible audience. In the near future, the course catalog and class cancellation workflow process will also be automated. “Introduction to Cyber Warfare” is now available to all NAVAIR employees, both acquisition and non-acquisition. This course will challenge employees to become more cyber aware to help NAVAIR protect its assets and contribute to the cyber warfare mission. January 2016 classes are now available for registration; search for “CISLCYB-100.”
MQ-8C Fire Scout completes operational assessment Courtesy of NAVAIR
The MQ-8C Fire Scout completed a three week operational assessment period Nov. 20 at Naval Base Ventura County at Point Mugu, California.The OA included 11 flights totaling 83.4 flight hours where Fire Scout was tested against maritime and surveyed land targets to assess system performance, endurance and reliability of the unmanned helicopter.” MQ-8C is meeting or exceeding its performance objectives and will deliver greater warfighting capabilities to the fleet in the future,” said Capt. Jeff Dodge, Fire Scout’s program manager for Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems. The MQ-8C will provide twice the endurance and three times the payload as the existing MQ-8B. It has a range of 150 nautical miles and a payload capacity of more than 700 pounds which provides unique situ-
ational awareness and precision target support for the Navy on land and at-sea with its multiple intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.The smaller MQ8B, currently deployed on the USS Fort Worth (LCS-3), has flown more than 16,000 hours and demonstrated the ability to operate alongside the MH-60 manned helicopter during ship-based operations. ”The C model will greatly impact how we monitor, understand and control the sea and air space around small surface combatants,” Dodge said. The MQ-8C Fire Scout completed a three week operational assessment period Nov. 20 at Naval Base Ventura County at Point Mugu, California. The OA included 11 flights totaling 83.4 flight hours where Fire Scout was tested against maritime and surveyed land targets to assess system performance, endurance
and reliability of the unmanned helicopter. “MQ-8C is meeting or exceeding its performance objectives and will deliver greater warfighting capabilities to the fleet in the future,” said Capt. Jeff Dodge, Fire Scout’s program manager for Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems. The MQ-8C will provide twice the endurance and three times the payload as the existing MQ-8B. It has a range of 150 nautical miles and a payload capacity of more than 700 pounds which provides unique situational awareness and precision target support for the Navy on land and at-sea with its multiple intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The smaller MQ-8B, currently deployed on the USS Fort Worth (LCS-3), has flown more than 16,000 hours and demonstrated the ability to operate alongside the MH60 manned helicopter during ship-
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The MQ-8C Fire Scout completes a test flight Nov. 19 at the Point Mugu Sea Range in California. This flight was one of 11 operational assessment events to validate the system’s performance, endurance and reliability. based operations. “The C model will greatly impact how we monitor, understand and control the sea and air space around small surface combatants,” Dodge said. The MQ-8C has logged 427 flights and more than 730 flight hours to
date. Initial ship-based testing is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2017. The MQ-8C has logged 427 flights and more than 730 flight hours to date. Initial ship-based testing is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2017.
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Wounded warrior finds new hope at NAVAIR By Emily A. Funderburk NAVAIR Total Force (AIR 7.3) Communications Coordinator
As Cpl. Jessie Blanton fought his way through the flames of a raging fire in Afghanistan, a tank explosion sent him flying backward with a concussion and burns. Soon he was back to work as part of the Marine Corps search and rescue team where, removing the doors of a truck, the door flew off its hinges from the pressure and struck him in the face. As a result, he sustained multiple traumatic brain injuries, hearing loss, nerve damage and a vestibular disorder. After he left the Marine Corps in 2012, Blanton had to learn to walk and talk again through rehabilitation and cognitive therapy. He initially believed he didn’t have anything to offer an employer, but after meeting NAVAIR’s Wounded Warrior Outreach Program Coordinator Sonny Fann at a job fair, he joined NAVAIR in January 2015 as part of the Naval Acquisition Development Program for Wounded Warriors, a four-year developmental program with rotational assignments and mentoring. Today, he works for the H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopter Program (PMA-261), where he supports the Design Interface Maintenance Planning Team and, specifically, reviews data rights and assertions to help analyze potential impacts to the helicopter once it’s fielded. He also helps the team develop and review logistics management information data, which they will use to create product support packages for the H-53. November was Warrior Care Month, dedicated to honoring the courage, resilience and accomplishments of wounded, ill and injured
service members like Blanton. This year’s Warrior Care Month theme was “Show of Strength.” “A lot of people said I couldn’t do some things, so that drove me to try even more,” he said. “Being able to continue to serve [at NAVAIR] is one of the greatest honors in the world.” Wounded warriors often face barriers to civilian employment, such as the stigma of mental health or a lack of education or self-confidence, according to information from the nonprofit Wounded Warrior Project. Blanton listed leadership, integrity, loyalty and commitment as some of the traits wounded warriors can bring to civilian employers. He urged hiring managers to let go of stereotypes, particularly when it comes to post-traumatic stress disorder. “They [wounded warriors] deserve a fair shot. They just want to be treated like everyone else,” he said. As of Oct. 31, 2015, NAVAIR has hired 1,533 wounded warriors and, in fiscal 2015, hired 514 veterans with a 30 percent or greater service-connected disability. “NAVAIR recruits veterans and wounded warriors because we value their service to our nation and their superlative accomplishments under the most austere, challenging and dangerous conditions imaginable,” Fann said. “They provide exceptional technical expertise, leadership ability and critical thinking skills, and they bring life experiences that cannot be replicated anywhere else. This translates to a highly motivated and professional employee who only wants to continue to serve and protect our nation from harm by contributing to the NAVAIR mission.”
U.S. Navy photo by Steven Kays
Jessie Blanton, a wounded warrior, transitioned from a search and rescue career in the Marine Corps to a civil service job with NAVAIR in 2015. While Blanton said he initially believed he did not have much to offer, he began to cultivate a positive attitude. “It’s not about what you can’t do,” he explained. “It’s about what you can do.”
Turnover on teams: How fungible are we? Commentary by Al Kaniss
When I first started working, I joined a carpool. Many of the carpoolers took delight in reminding me that they had more years working for the government than I had on earth. I asked one of them “just how old is this carpool?” He chuckled and told me this parable. “A man saw a farmer with a very old ax. The man asked the farmer ‘just how old is that ax’? The farmer answered ‘oh, well over 50 years old. It’s only had 7 new heads and 8 new handles’.” I think you get the point. Any given team — whether a carpool, or an IPT, or simply a group of people who work together to perform a function — may have been around for a long time, but typically, over that time, team members depart and new ones take their place. Some would argue that it’s the same team, others would say that every time a team member changes, it’s a new team and there may again be a period of “norming and storming” before the team operates smoothly again and
hopefully continues to “gel”. This is especially true when a team gets a new team leader. The team may have to get used to a much different style of leadership than that of the previous team leader. I hope you’d agree, every person comes to a team with a unique personality, and combination of knowledge, skills, abilities and experience. The assumption that you can remove a person from a team and replace her or him with another person with similar skills with no effect on the team is called “fungibility”. With things like light bulbs, whereby you can replace an incandescent bulb with a CFL or LED bulb, that’s true. That is rarely if ever the case with people. Turnover of personnel (also called “churn”) can have a negative impact on a team. It can take many months for a new team member to get fully up to speed, and it usually takes the time of the people on the team with more longevity to mentor the new team member to get him/her to the point where they can contribute and
be truly productive. Simply learning all the acronyms and “dialect” of that team to understand what people are talking about can be imposing. You may have heard of a book called “The Mythical Man-Month” by Frederick Brooks which covers this phenomenon. The book — now a classic — is based on the author’s observation that adding people to a late project usually causes it to be even later. Since new people can’t contribute right away, they can actually slow down the existing productive workers and thus the progress of the team while they are being brought up to speed. I realize that there are many reasons why there is turnover on teams, including promotion opportunities, the need to re-allocate people to fill critical vacancies, rotational opportunities, and of course retirements. Hopefully, team leaders and project managers are doing their best to minimize turnover by effectively leading and fostering an excellent working environment for their team, including co-location whenever
possible. They should also be measuring turnover and analyzing metrics to judge when it becomes excessive. My personal rule of thumb is that people should stay with a team for at least three years, to allow time to get up to speed, form a strong relationship with other team members, and contribute significantly to
the team’s work. Of course, no one is irreplaceable, and teams must continue to function whenever a team member must be replaced. We need to keep in mind, though, that volatility has an impact on team performance, and that team members are just not as fungible as light bulbs.
Holiday gate hours NAS Patuxent River Gate 3 and Webster Field Back Gate will be closed Dec. 15 — Jan. 10 during the holiday period. • Gate 1 will maintain normal hours of operation, 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the holiday period • Gate 2 will maintain normal hours of operation (5: 30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.) during the holiday period • Gate 3 will be closed from Dec. 15 — Jan. 10. Normal operations resume Jan. 11 • Webster Field main gate will be open and manned as normal through the holiday period. The Back Gate will remain closed from Dec. 15 — Jan. 10 and will open for normal operations Jan. 11 • Solomon’s NRC will remain open and manned as normal during the holiday period • All gates will resume normal operations Jan. 11.
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AIR 1.7 to launch PMT v5.0 with streamlined navigation By J. Raynel Koch, Program Management (AIR 1.0) Public Affairs
The Acquisition Management Systems and Tools team is set to launch the latest update to the Procurement Management Tool (PMT), known as v.5.0, on Dec 21. PMT users can expect the site to be temporally disabled at 8 p.m., Dec. 17. Version 5.0 was redesigned with the user in mind, explained Tom Spidel, director for AIR 1.7. “From the first version of PMT to today, the intention of the tool has always been to improve and standardized procurement management processes for IPT leads, contract specialist and leadership personnel across NAVAIR,” Spidel said. “Our customers will be pleased to learn that v.5.0 has features that reduce risk and forecast future workloads more accurately.” In November, v.5.0 was previewed at Patuxent River, Maryland; Lakehurst, New Jersey and Orlando, Florida to enable users to become familiar with some of its new features. “As the PID Manager for NAWCTSD, I have a different perspective regarding the usage of the Procurement Management Tool,” said Lori Evans-Lancaster. “With that being said, I love the overall look. It is a much more muted and inviting. For example, the color scheme (black, blue-gray, and gold) is very visually appealing.”
U.S. Navy photo illustration by J. Raynel Koch
The Acquisition Management Systems and Tools team is set to launch the latest update to the Procurement Management Tool (PMT), known as v.5.0, on Dec 21. PMT users can expect the site to be temporally disabled at 8 p.m., Dec. 17 For Evans-Lancaster, a refreshing change to the tool is the elimination of the P1-P7 categories. This feature was replaced with questions to categorize the Procurement Initiation Document’s workflow into four categories. These categories include: - Releasing RFP
- Not Releasing RFP - Simplified Acquisition - External Action (This would include Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests, commonly known as MIPRs.) “This is a wonderful change, she said. “There was so much confusion about which category a specific PID
Orio reenlists for six years
was. Additionally, having the default milestones match the procurement is a huge feature. The simplification of having four categories is brilliant. We did not have this option before. Now new data elements are required at the on-set of the PID creation, but this will prevent of heart burn later on in the process.”
Another example of how v.5.0 was designed with PMT users in mind is the ability to open the Permission Management and Manage Milestone pages from the navigation bar. The Milestone Summary Page has been improved by eliminating timeouts, added a smart calendar, which tracks your last date entry as well as the ability to enter a duration to auto populate a start or end date. “I believe everyone is going to be thrilled with the calendar duration capability,” Evans-Lancaster said. Additionally, Revise Milestone will provide the ability to adjust multiple milestones and notifies appropriate users that milestones have been changed. According to Ms. Evans-Lancaster “This will convert all the milestones if there is indeed a slip, or if the milestones are ahead of schedule — even in the active status.” She explained this feature has the potential to save staff and supervisors many hours in adjusting and creating records to either add or delete an additional milestone. In addition to PMT, the Acquisition Management Systems and Tools (AIR 1.7) team designs and maintain software to support NAVAIR programs and competencies with naval aviation procurements: the Common Spend Plan Tool (CSPT), the Contract Deliverables Requirements List (CDRL) tool; and the Acquisition Plan (AP) tool.
Congratulations AC2 Eubanks
U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham
Lt. Cmdr. Susan Beckman reenlists Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Rosalinda Orio at the NAS Patuxent River Air Traffic Control Tower Dec. 4. Orio reenlisted for six years.
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Lt. Cmdr. Susan Beckman reenlists Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class David Eubanks at Building 103 Dec. 4. Eubanks reenlisted for six years.
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TRICARE benefit expands to cover new hip surgery Courtesy of TRICARE
The 2015 National Defense Authorization Act created a provisional coverage program that allows TRICARE to provide coverage for emerging treatments and technologies. The first treatment to be evaluated and approved under this new program is surgical treatment of a hip condition called Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI). FAI can occur when the bones of the hip are abnormally shaped. Because they do not fit together perfectly, the hip bones rub against each other and cause damage to the joint. Symptoms include pain in the hip or groin area which limits or hinders mobility. Provisional coverage for FAI surgery begins Jan. 01, 2016. At that time, your health care provider can give you a referral for treatment if you are diagnosed with this condition and meet certain clinical crite-
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ria. You will be able to get FAI surgery from any TRICARE authorized orthopedic surgeon who performs this procedure. Your costs will vary by plan, but will be lower if you use a
network provider. The surgery must be pre-authorized by your regional contractor. Pre-authorization lets your provider present additional information so TRICARE and our
contract partners can make an individual review of your care. There is no retroactive preauthorization or coverage prior to Jan. 01, 2016. The American Orthopedic Soci-
ety for Sports Medicine reports that some people may have FAI their entire lives, and never have any problems. However, if symptoms develop, it usually means there is damage to the cartilage and the condition is likely to get worse. “TRICARE can now review emerging health care products and services that are not currently covered under the TRICARE program but may provide a benefit to patients under a provisional coverage status.” said Dr. James Black, Medical Director, Clinical Support Division, Defense Health Agency. “We will evaluate other emerging treatments and technologies for consideration and make public announcements when additional ones are approved.” For more information about TRICARE and the provisional coverage program, visit the TRICARE website.
NAVAIR Career Guidebook mobile app By Dorothy Cavanaugh Management Analyst, Command Strategies, Force Planning and Analysis Department Community Management Division
The Command Strategies Force Planning and Analysis Department, Community Management Division and the Emerging Technologies Department are excited to announce the release of the NAVAIR Career Guidebook Mobile Application — giving users the unique experience of planning their career from the palm of their hand.
The NAVAIR Career Guidebook was initially released in 2011 as a hard copy, available only on the mynavair webpage. Today, the guidebook is also downloadable to Android, iPhone and iPad devices by using their respective app stores. The guidebook describes NAVAIR’s guiding principles, management structure and framework supporting career development and talent management. Specifically, it: • Assists competency leadership, supervisors and employees in developing Individual Development Plan, or IDPs
• Guides employees with career planning and professional and personal development • Is a self-help tool to assist NAVAIR employees on their career journey • Serves as a cornerstone for professional development and career planning, needed to achieve the future goals of NAVAIR • Provides a comprehensive overview of the NAVAIR organization to illustrate the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform mission critical requirements This resource equips NAVAIR employees with the information necessary to make in-
formed choices about their careers and serves as a tool for peers, mentors, team leads, supervisors and managers. Also, the guidebook offers required and suggested training, formal and informal developmental options, rotational assignments and learning opportunities for consideration. Google Analytics will be used to track, measure and report on NAVAIR’s Mobile Career Guidebook performance. If you have any questions, contact Dorothy Cavanagh at dorothy.cavanagh@navy.mil.
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: Traffic Detour Near Hangar 305 Dec. 11 IAP will be conducting work to set HVAC equipment on the road side of Hangar 305. The job requires the use of a crane which will block/close a portion of Tate Road. For safety reasons, traffic will be diverted through the parking lot. Signage will be provided for traffic movement. Federal Benefits Open Season
Ends Soon Last day Dec. 14 Only days remain in the Federal Benefits Open Season. This is your opportunity to enroll, make changes or terminate enrollment in health, dental or vision insurances and Flexible Spending Account. Open Season election is done by using the application for the specific program. For health insurance, use the Employee Benefits Information System (EBIS) or call the Benefits Line at 888-320-2917. Technical Library Holiday Open House 10 a.m. Dec 16 Building 407 Join the staff of the Technical Library and the Technical Communications Office for a holiday open house. Check out the FY16 titles, learn more about their products and services or provide them with feedback. Refreshments will be served; no RSVP required. 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. 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. 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. Where’s Gnorman? Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Anyone spotting him 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. Last week’s winner was Kimberly McDonald, who found Gnorman on page 5 in the Leonardtown students photo. OFF BASE: Food Basket Donations and Volunteers Needed Mike’s Bikes, 21310 Great Mills Road, Suite C Last year, 2,500 turkey baskets were given 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 301-863-0517
. 5 p.m. Dec. 19-24 The Mission on Great Mills Road For more information call 240-587-0517 Blood Drive Noon to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 22 MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown Give the gift of life this holiday season. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be parked outside the hospital’s Outpatient Pavilion. Donors register inside the pavilion lobby. To schedule a donation appointment, call 301475-6019 or go online at redcrossblood.org. For the fastest donation experience possible, donors should complete a RapidPass at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass. RapidPass is not the same as an appointment and must be completed the same day of your appointment. For more information, call the Health Connections office at 301-475-6019.
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Around Town Christmas Village in Baltimore Through Dec. 27; closed Dec. 15 and 25 501 Light Street, Baltimore West Shore Park at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is transformed for the holidays. Over 50 international vendors are offering their unique giftware and delicious European food specialties. Come and celebrate with us at Baltimore’s authentic German Christmas Market. Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Closing 5 p.m. Christmas Eve. Weekdays and outdoor area free; visit www.baltimore-christmas. com to get more info on weekend costs, programming and vendors; or visit Facebook at www.facebook. com/christmasvillage.baltimore. Flat Iron Farm Christmas Village and Light Display 5-9 p.m. through Jan. 1; closed Christmas Flat Iron Farm, Great Mills 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. Annmarie Garden in Lights 6-9 p.m. through Jan. 2 Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center The award-winning holiday light show runs twenty-three nights, but is closed Dec. 14, 15, 24, and 25. The show features hundreds of handmade light sculptures scattered along a glittering wooded
path. Stroll the protected path and be surrounded by princesses, mythical beasts, wild animals, dinosaurs, outer space, sea creatures and more. Admission is $6; free for children 4 and under. Visit www.annmariegarden.org for the nightly entertainment schedule, information about special discount nights and to download a $1-off coupon. Breakfast with Santa 8-11 a.m. Dec. 12 Forrest Career and Tech Center, Leonardtown Enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by the center’s Culinary Arts students. Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for students and free for children 4 years and younger. Santa’s Workshop is available for children to purchase small gifts, most under $10. Forrest Center students will assist the children and the gifts they purchase will be wrapped. Photos with Santa $5. For more information, contact Chef Amanda Granados at 301-475-0242, extension 28210 or aegranados@smcps. org. Santa on the Square 12:30-2:30 p.m. Dec. 12 Leonardtown Square Bring your camera and wish list to share with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Donate a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots inside Winegardner Auto, where the event will be held if there is inclement weather. Gingerbread Lighthouse Workshops 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Dec. 13 and 20 Calvert Marine Museum
Register at the admissions desk on the day of the programs. Space is limited; $4.00 fee per child. Maritime Concert Series: EVA 7 p.m. Dec. 18 Calvert Marine Museum, Harms Gallery Celebrate the holidays with the international band EVA, performing a seamless mix of traditional and contemporary original folk music. EVA blends the sounds of the piano, guitar, percussion and harmonious vocals. Tickets are $10 in advance at www.bit.ly//MaritimeConcerts; or $15 at the door. For more information contact Sherrod Sturrock at 410-326-2042, ext. 32. Solomons TUBACHRISTMAS 4 p.m. Dec. 20 Our Lady Star of the Sea, Solomons Solomons’ 14th Annual TUBACHRISTMAS features a performance of traditional Christmas carols arranged for tuba and baritone horn players as well as opportunities for the audience to sing along. The performance is open to the public and free. All low brass players in the local area are welcome to play in the group. For details, visit www.tubachristmas.com; for more information, call Bill White at 443-975-4421. Free Military Night at Annmarie Garden in Lights 6-9 p.m. Dec. 29 Enjoy free admission with valid ID; sponsored by the College of Southern Maryland.
Center Stage Theater Thursday, Dec. 10 6:30 p.m. Burnt (Rated R; 1 hr. 40 mins.) Chef Adam Jones had it all — and lost it. A two-star Michelin rockstar with the bad habits to match, the former enfant terrible of the Paris restaurant scene did everything different every time out, and only ever cared about the thrill of creating explosions of taste. To land his own kitchen and that third elusive Michelin star though, he’ll need the best of the best on his side, including the beautiful Helene. This remarkably funny and emotional story is about the love of food, the love between two people, and the power of second chances. Friday, Dec. 11 6:30 p.m. The Peanuts Movie (3D) (Rated G; 93 minutes) Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang make their bigscreen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state of the
art 3D animation. Charlie Brown, the world’s most beloved underdog, embarks upon an epic and heroic quest, while his best pal, the lovable beagle Snoopy, takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis, the Red Baron 9 p.m. The 33 (Rated PG-13; 2 hrs. 8 mins.) The true story of the 2010 collapse of a Chilean mine and the rescue of the 33 miners who were trapped underground for 69 days. Saturday, Dec. 12 4 p.m. The Peanuts Movie (Rated G; 93 mins.) 6:30 p.m. The 33 (Rated PG-13; 2 hrs. 8 mins.) 9:30 p.m. Spectre (Rated PG-13; 2 hrs. 28 mins) A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind Spectre.
Sunday, Dec. 13 2 p.m. Daddy’s Home Free sneak preview (Rated PG13; 1 hr. 36 mins.) A mild-mannered radio executive strives to become the best stepdad to his wife’s two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling and freeloading real father arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids. First come first served. Admission begins at 1 p.m. No camera phones, camcorders or any other recording devices permitted in the theater. This includes tablets and handheld gaming systems that have a camera. Monday, Dec. 14-Tuesday Dec. 15 Theater is not open. Wednesday, Dec. 16 6:30 p.m. The 33 (rated PG-13; 2 hrs. 8 mins.)
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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 Bowling Center New Year’s Eve Bowl Register by Dec. 20 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 Bowl in the New Year with MWR. Rent a lane for $150; max of six people per lane. Lane rental in-
cludes: All you can bowl; food and beverage; DJ spinning tunes; dance contests; six hours of family fun. Non-refundable deposit of $50 due at time of booking. River’s Edge Open for lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays “We Proudly Serve Starbucks” 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday — Friday River’s Edge and Eddie’s Cafes in Buildings 2185 and 2187. The River’s Edge will be closed for lunch service Dec. 23 through Jan. 3. Cedar Point Golf Course Discounted Punch Card Rates and Pro Shop Special Offer The golf course will be offering $20 off all 10-game punch cards. Also, for every $50 you spend in the Cedar Point Golf Course Pro Shop, receive a free voucher for nine holes of golf. Both specials are
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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. Dec. 10, and 17 Anger Management: 2-4 p.m. Dec. 10 Acing the Interview: 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 16 Ten Steps to a Federal Job: 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 17 FFSC Closed Dec. 25 Ready Navy- www.ready. navy.mil If you would like an information packet on how to prepare for severe weather and other potential emer-
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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.
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.
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
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By Rear Adm. Yancy Lindsey 89th Naval District Washington Commandant
Season’s Greetings and Merry Christmas Naval District Washington! From my family to yours, I extend heartfelt greetings for a joyful holiday season and thank each of you for your role in accomplishing NDW’s mission. What you do each and every day makes a difference for our Region and our Navy. As I reflect on this past year, I’m reminded of how fortunate we are to live in a
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free country that allows us to believe, worship, and live our lives in the manner we choose. Regardless of your faith or beliefs, I think we can all agree that this season, more than any other time of the year, causes us to reflect on and appreciate those peo-
ple who are most important in our lives. It’s also a time to highlight and focus on those things that bring us together, that we share in common, and that make us who we are. Differences are to be recognized and celebrated…they make us a better, more effective Navy. Thank you for who you are. Let’s never forget those Navy personnel who are operating forward, many serving in harm’s way across the globe, away from family and friends. I ask that you keep
STREAK Continued from 1 them and their families in your thoughts and prayers. Finally, please be safe this holiday season. If you plan to travel, don’t forget to consider any hazards and mitigate the risks to your safety. A few moments of forethought can ensure we all have a happy holiday break and return safely for the start of another great year. Once again, wishing you and yours a safe and joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year. God bless you and best wishes for 2016.
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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.
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• Design details: Uniform font replicates the design and font used on Navy ships. Battleship gray is featured on the cleats, base layer sleeves and jersey shoulders. The eagle, globe and anchor Marine Corps logo is highlighted on the uniform pant. “Damn the torpedoes!” is scripted on the pant and jersey hem as a reminder of the historic battle cry that rallies the U. S. Navy Fleet.
Local events sponsored by the Greater Southern Maryland Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association: • Annual Eggs ‘n Legs Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Dec. 11 River’s Edge Cost is $15 per person. Cash and personal checks payable to GSMC accepted at the door. • Game Day Party 2:30 p.m. Olde Town Pub 22785 Washington Street, Leonardtown Cost is $12.50 per person at the door. Reserve your spot by noon Dec. 11 at www.navyalumni.org.
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