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August 3, 2012

SOUTH POTOMAC PILOT NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY

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By Jamal Wilson Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity The safe execution of the mission is, and always has been, paramount in American military and civilian operations, whether it's here at home or at forward-deployed locations throughout the world. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) and U.S. Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A) have been working collaboratively to ensure this safety for America's warfighters supporting the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan. This joint effort was recognized in a ceremony held July 11 as these organizations were awarded the 2012 Secretary of the Navy Safety Excellence Award as an Emerging Safety Center of Excellence.The ceremony was held at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Safety Excellence Award was established by the Honorable Gordon R. England, who twice served as Sec-

U.S.Navy photo by Jamal Wilson

Capt. Jason Gilbert and Karen Burrows (center with award), along with representatives from U.S. Forces Afghanistan, are pictured with (from left) Lt. Gen. Frank Panter, Deputy Commandant Installations and Logistics; Undersecretary of the Navy Robert Work; Vice Adm. Philip Cullom, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics; Vice Adm. Kevin McCoy, Commander Naval Sea Systems Command; and Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Safety Paul Hanley. retary of the Navy, to recognize Navy and Marine Corps commands that demonstrate "extraordinary excellence by sustained mission success

with simultaneous exemplary safety performance." From its advent in 2002, the award has become the Department of the Navy's premier ven-

ue to recognize commands, teams and programs that promote the safety of Sailors, Marines and civilians, and protect aircraft, ships and facilities from mishap. The award's objectives are to promote excellence in mission readiness by mishap and hazard reduction through the implementation of effective safety programs, to fully integrate operational risk management principles throughout the Navy and Marine Corps, and to establish a sound safety culture. "I believe the pertinence of this award is the visibility it brings to this new and crucial system safety engineering presence in a forward-deployed combat command," said NOSSA systems safety engineer Michael H. Demmick, an integral part of the winning team, speaking about what this recognition means from a systems safety perspective. Recognizing the gap that currently exists between formal acquisition and field-based use of some military

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Dahlgren women honored with inaugural museum exhibit By Andrew Revelos Staff Writer The inaugural exhibit of the Dahlgren Heritage Museum was unveiled to a large crowd at a July 25 ceremony and panel discussion at the University of Mary Washington's (UMW's) Dahlgren Campus. The exhibit, "Women in Science and Technology at Dahlgren," wowed attendees with informational photo displays and an originalWomen Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) uniform from theWorldWar II era. The panel discussion featured four professional women who have left their mark on Dahlgren, three of whom remain actively employed onboard the installation. Ed Jones, president of the Dahlgren Heritage Board, kicked off the ceremony by describing his connection with the base. "Like many of you, I have personal connections to Dahlgren," he said. "My father, Arthur Jones, worked in Dahlgren for 30 years, from 1942 to 1972. My father worked with people like Charles Cohen, William Kemper, David Brown, Ralph Niemann, Russell Lyddane, Bernard Smith, Jim Colvard: these are iconic names from Dahlgren history."

Dahlgren Heritage Museum posts first exhibit

U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos

The panelists at the Dahlgren Heritage Museum exhibit opening at the UMW Dahlgren Campus on July 25, from left to right, Dawn Murphy, program manager at NSWCDD, Cynthia Holland, lead instrumentation engineer for the Naval Electromagnetic Railgun, Gladys West, a retired Dahlgren employee who worked in satellite data analysis, and Ann Swope, chief of staff for NSWCDD. The crowd buzzed with recognition and at least one of those big names, Jim Colvard, a former technical director of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) who serves on the Dahlgren

Heritage Board, was in attendance. The ceremony served as Dahlgren reunion of sorts - many of the current and former Dahlgren employees who attended found themselves not only depicted in the exhibit, but among

The Dahlgren Heritage Museum ceremony at University of Mary Washington (UMW) Dahlgren Campus marked a milestone in the two-year collaboration between the Dahlgren Heritage Board, UMW, the Navy and local leaders and museum supporters to celebrate the story of Dahlgren. The exhibit, which will stay at the UMW Dahlgren Campus as part of an agreement with the Dahlgren Heritage Board, is the first official exhibit of the Dahlgren Heritage Museum. "We're very proud of it," said Mark Safferstone, executive director of the UMW Dahlgren Campus. "We think that it really demonstrates the university's engagement and commitment to this region and it also provides the museum with a venue for permanent displays."

old friends and former co-workers. Pat Smith worked in Dahlgren from 1956-1993 and attended the exhibit opening. She recognized her old boss in a 1950s photo depicting him with the Naval Ordnance Relay Calculator (NORC), one of the world's first supercomputers. As a retired woman professional, Smith certainly

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NJROTC cadets tour Indian Head commands By Gary Wagner

They tried out a Navy aircraft ejection seat, used a control terminal to direct a robot to retrieve a package, and marched to the sharp cadence of a U.S. Marine drill sergeant. It was all part of a day-long visit to Naval Support Facility Indian Head by students in the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) program at Westlake High School inWaldorf.Twenty students, ranging from in-coming freshmen to rising seniors, participated in the field trip on June 26, accompanied by their unit commander Lt. Cmdr. James Pierce, as part of a week-long orientation training camp. "We run the day camp to introduce new cadets to some of the basics of the NJROTC program," explains Pierce, who will be in his fifth year in command of the Westlake unit, which will involve 120 students at the start of the coming school year. "I like to arrange trips for the cadets to give them a chance to experience different aspects of military life and work," says Pierce. Three commands at NSF Indian Head supported the cadets' visit to the base by providing briefings, tours and demonstrations. Capt. Andy Buduo, commander for Naval SurfaceWarfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), was the first to welcome the group and give them an overview of his command's mission. The cadets next learned about the X22 ejection seat model for the Joint Strike Fighter program as Travis Tom with NSWC IHD's CAD/PAD Division described how aircraft ejection seats work in an emergency. Explaining the forces exerted on a pilot when the ejection seat is activated,Tom pointed out, "You'll experience up to three G's on the most intense roller coaster," while the force of the ejection on a pilot exerts 12 to 14 Gs on the head and neck, he said. "The spine will compress up to an inch temporarily," Tom said, adding, "It's a violent event." Marines with the Marine Corps Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) provided the cadets with a broad sample of military life during their portion of the NJROTC tour, starting with a physical training demonstration at the command's obstacle course by Sgt. Charles Leonard and Sgt. Jesse Terard. A weapons display featuring the M4A1 rifle, M203 grenade launcher, M249 Squad Automatic Weapon, MK19 grenade launcher, Enhanced Marksmanship Rifle and M1014 Benalli shotgun was next on the agenda. Marines who enthusiastically described the operation and use of each type of weapon included Sgt. Calvin Adams, Cpl. Jacob Mederen and Cpl. Rory Ready, who recently returned to the U.S. following his second tour in Afghanistan. A brief tutorial on robotic vehicles used by Marines was provided by Staff Sgt. Robert Seymour and Sgt. Sean Hrncir, which was fol-

CBIRF Marines demonstrate hand-to-hand combat training from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to Navy Junior ROTC cadets during their recent visit to Naval Support Facility Indian Head.

Travis Tom with NSWC Indian Head Division explains operation of the X22 ejection seat model for the Joint Strike Fighter program before giving visiting students from Westlake High School's NJROTC program an opportunity to have their photos taken in the ejection seat.

U.S. Navy photos by Gary Wagner

Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Gordon Lewis with NAVEODTECHDIV assists freshman Phillip Wright with Westlake High School's NJROTC unit in donning a bomb suit worn to provide protection for a bomb disposal technician or EOD operator.

CBIRF's Sgt. Calvin Adams describes the operation and capability of the MK19 grenade launcher to NJROTC students as part of a weapons briefing during their day-long tour of commands at NSF Indian Head. lowed by a demonstration of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) narrated by Sgt. Matthew Dickey. Marines representing various levels of expertise in the training program demonstrated techniques that Marines are taught to master, from self-defense takedown moves to more aggressive hand-to-hand

combat. After enjoying lunch with their CBIRF hosts at the Indian Head Galley, the cadets next visited the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division at NSF Indian Head's Stump Neck Annex. There, the students toured the deployable Combined Explosives Exploitation

Cell (CEXC) developed by the command to provide on-scene technical assistance in analyzing and defeating explosive threats encountered in a military operational area. Senior Chief Mass Communications Specialist Anthony Casullo and Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Levi Scheibel explained how CEXC crew members handle explosive materials brought into the lab, while Robert Lee demonstrated how wireless devices can be used to trigger explosives. The cadets also had opportunity to try on a bomb suit worn to provide protection for a bomb disposal

technician or EOD operator, to crawl through a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) military vehicle, and try their skill in guiding a robot to retrieve a "suspicious" package several yards away. The day concluded at the Dive Locker at Stump Neck Annex, where Chief Navy Diver Soren Brown guided the cadets on a tour to show them both large and small boats used by EOD divers to support training for underwater explosivesrelated missions, as well as the facility's dive chamber and decompression chamber used for training and recovery operations.

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'Watch Box' to return to Navy Yard Oldest building at Indian Head to be restored CARPOOL/VANPOOL WANTED Van or Car pool desired from Fredericksburg or King George to Indian Head, Monday thru Friday with one RDO, prefer 7-430, but hours can be negotiated. 703-909-3380. Riders wanted to start a carpool from the Northern Neck (Lively/Lancaster), passing through Warsaw at 0605 and Montross at 0615, arriving at Dahlgren by 0700; leaving Dahlgren at 1600. Call Lea at 540-653-6776 or 571-232-5412 (cell). From the Ferry Farm area to Dahlgren Bldg. 1500 area. Prefer early work hours. Call Mark, 540-653-2148. Riders wanted for van pool. Leaves from Richmond at Home Depot on Atlee-Elmont Rd. (exit # 86B off I-95) to Dahlgren. Call David at (540) 653-9203. Clinton, Md., to Dahlgren. Hours are flexible (0600 - 1700). Call Miranda at 703692-9590. Carpool/vanpool wanted from Montross area to Dahlgren. Can also take up to 3 or 4 riders from here if they would prefer me to drive. Call Doc at 252-670-6686. Early risers only.

Want to start a carpool? Need riders? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Commuter Clearinghouseâ&#x20AC;? is a source for information on carpools or vanpools that already exist and need passengers, as well as a place for employees to advertise to start a carpool or vanpool. Whether you already operate a carpool or vanpool and are open to accepting new riders or need drivers, or if you are looking for a carpool or vanpool, provide us with information that might help you find or start a commuter opportunity, such as, where you will need to commute from and to, preferred schedule and contact information. You can send your information via e-mail to nsasp_pao_dlgr@ navy.mil or contact our office toll free at 866-359-5540, or DSN 249-8153, or 540653-8153.

FREDERICKSBURG RIDESHARING SERVICE GWRideConnect is a free ridesharing service that assists persons who are seeking daily transportation from Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline and King George counties to employment locations in Dahlgren among other employment sites. Go to www.gwregion.org/gwride connect.html.

By Thomas Wright Cultural Resource Manager Can you name the oldest building on Naval Support Facility Indian Head? Odds are you can't, and the reason is that the oldest building is not original to Indian Head, but was shipped from theWashington Navy Yard (WNY). Built in 1854, Building 185 (B-185) was the Navy Yard's original "watch box." Watch box is an old Navy term for guard shack. B-185 is considered historic not only to the Navy, but also to the nation. The fire station at the Washington Navy Yard currently occupies the space previously occupied by B-185. The building was located there until 1912 when it was relocated from WNY to Indian Head to serve as a foreman's office. It was associated with the original Power Plant until 1915 when it was moved to the corner of Strauss Avenue and Ward Road, where it served as the "telephone central." In 1942, B-185 was assigned as a grounds store house. While at the Navy Yard, the watch box was passed by every visitor, including such notables as President Abraham Lincoln. President Lincoln was a regular visitor to the Navy Yard, often going there to take Potomac River cruises, review troops, receive foreign visitors and inspect new weapon enhancements with then Capt. John A. Dahlgren, commandant of the Navy Yard. Capt. Dahlgren took command of WNY after the previous commandant defected to the Confederacy. Dahlgren biographer Robert J. Schneller wrote that "Lincoln drove down to watch a new invention being tested, but more often he came for just coffee, cigars and chat with his favorite naval officer (Dahlgren)." During his frequent visits toWNY, Lincoln passed by the watch box and was recorded as he both entered and left the

U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos

The oldest structure on NSF Indian Head is slated to return to its original home at the Washington Navy Yard where it will be restored as an educational display.

A close up of ornamental detail on B-185 characteristic of Victorian Italianate architectural styling. site. In the spring of 1865, it was obvious that the American Civil War was coming to an end.With the greatest challenge any American President has had to face, President Lincoln and his wife Mary went for a carriage ride without their security detail. The date was April 14, 1865. They went to the WNY to visit the U.S.S. Montauk and the Sailors aboard who had been injured during the conflict. Dr. George H. Todd, surgeon aboard the U.S.S. Montauk, wrote, "Both seemed very happy, and so expressed themselves, glad that this war was over, or near its end, and then drove back to theWhite House."

As President Lincoln and his wife left, their exit was recorded as they passed by the watch box. Later that night, President Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. The next day, Marine guards had stated in the watch box log book that it was a "sad day." Today, B-185 is part of the Naval Proving Ground Historic District. Descriptions praising its architectural features have stated that B-185 displays "the most ornamentation embellished by German novelty siding, scrolled brackets, and a finial," also known as a Victorian era Italianate style. While currently intact, B-185 is aged and is now in need of repair and conservation. In 2012, NDW, the District of Columbia State Historic Preservation Officer and the Maryland State Historic Preservation Officer signed a memorandum of agreement allowing the Navy to move B185 from NSF Indian Head back to the Washington Navy Yard as part of mitigation efforts for the demolition of a historic structure at the WNY. As a result, B-185 will be located once again near its original location. It will be restored to its original condition where it will be incorporated as a historic and educational display.

Virginia, Maryland Tax holidays coming up Virginia and Maryland will offer school shoppers some much-needed relief as annual sales tax holidays are scheduled this month. In Virginia, shoppers will experience tax free shopping starting at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 3 until midnight on Sunday, Aug. 5. This year, Shop Maryland Week is August 12-18. In Virginia, qualifying school supplies selling for $20 or less per item and qualifying clothing and footwear for $100 or less per article are exempt from sales tax. Buyers should remember that qualifying items do not need to be used in school, or in connection with a school activity.This gives Virginia consumers a chance to boost up seasonal clothing for a toddler or parent as well as fill in the gaps of

the family's office supplies. Computer supplies do not qualify. Qualifying clothing items must be under $100 per article and appropriate for everyday wear. This does not include sporting equipment or footwear primarily used for athletic activity or clothing for protective use. School supply items available tax free in Virginia this weekend include binder pockets and binders; binders; blackboard chalk; book bags; calculators; cellophane tape; compasses; composition books; crayons; dictionaries and thesauruses; dividers; erasers (including dry erase marker erasers and dry erase marker cleaning solutions); expandable, pocket, plastic, and manila folders; glue, paste, and glue sticks; high-

lighters; index cards; index card boxes; legal pads; lunch boxes; markers (including dry erase markers and dry erase marker kits); musical instruments, musical instrument accessories, and replacement items for musical instruments; notebooks; paints (acrylic, tempera, and oil); loose leaf ruled notebook paper, copy paper, graph paper, tracing paper, manila paper, colored paper, poster board and construction paper; pencil boxes and other school supply boxes; pencil sharpeners; pencils; pens; protractors; reference books; reference maps and globes; rulers; scissors; sheet music; sketch and drawing pads; textbooks; workbooks and writing tablets. While school supplies are

not included, Maryland residents will find qualifying apparel and footwear that cost $100 or less are exempt from the Maryland 6% sales tax. Accessory items are not included in Shop Maryland week. Items that will be tax free for the week include Clothing under $100, including school uniforms, coats, bathing suits, pajamas, costumes, belts, shirts, sweaters, jeans, and slacks, misc. tuxedos, prom dresses, bridal gowns, hand muffs, graduation caps and gowns, baby clothes, disposable and cloth baby diapers, winter gloves and hats, sports uniforms and ski suits and vests. For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Taxation, www.tax.virginia.gov and www.marylandtaxes.com.

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Base Happenings Dahlgren Dahlgren Navy Ball Fundraiser Every Wednesday

The Naval Support Activity South Potomac Birthday Ball Committee is firing up the grill and is making lunch for you! Come to the First Lieutenant's Bldg. #453 on the water near the flagpole on Sampson Rd. (across from Bldg. 101) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday. All proceeds benefit the NSASP Navy Ball 2012. Have you checked out the NSASP Navy Ball website? Get the most up-to-date information on fundraisers, this year's Navy Birthday Ball celebration on Oct. 12 and more! Visit www.nsaspnavyball.org.

Indian Head Treasures Thrift Store "Back-to-School" Clothing Sale

TreasuresThrift Store on Strauss Avenue will hold a back-to-school clothing sale on Aug. 4 from 8 a.m. - Noon. All clothes will be out and all items are only $1. Items include jeans, pants, dresses, shirts, shorts, jackets, etc. Both children's and adult's sizes will be available.

ASBP Blood Drive Aug. 8

Armed Services Blood Program will hold a blood drive at NSLC, bldg. 1581 on Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All blood collected benefits military members and their families at home, overseas, in harm's way and recovering from injuries. Give our troops the most precious gift of all, the gift of life - give blood!

IH Spouses' Club "Treasures" Thrift Store Needs Your Donations!

Plan today to visit theTreasuresThrift Store, located at 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. The store is open everyTuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations of gently used items are currently being accepted. Want to earn up to $5 in free items from the thrift store every month? Volunteer! Stop by the thrift store during operating hours or email ihspouseclub@live.com for information.

To publish information on your event or program under "Base Happenings," contact NSASP Public Affairs at 540-653-8153 or email jeron.hayes@navy.mil.

Safety: Seamless integration of system safety Continued from page 1

weapons systems, Demmick immediately coordinated with Dr. Thomas English, USFOR-A Ground Safety Officer, and conceptualized the role for a field system safety expert embedded into the combatant command structure. Soon after the development of this new position description, Demmick was nominated and selected to fill the role based on his extensive systems safety experience. Upon arrival in Afghanistan, Demmick worked to improve the characterization and assessment of new or additional causal factors relevant to safety designrelated mishaps. "Safety is readiness; therefore, integrating system safety into the combatant command structure in-theater is bridging the gap between acquisition design and post milestone CFielded use, to improve the readiness of the operational units," said Demmick. These improved, hyper-accurate system safety assessments are then promulgated to the appropriate design engineering representatives so a solution can be pursued. Prior to Demmick's arrival, the operational community in Afghanistan did not maintain a capability for analyzing and assessing engineering system design shortfalls. As a result, mishap reports developed intheater normally failed to properly outline design shortfalls in a manner conducive to acquisition engineering informational needs. "The warfighters in the field who are using the systems and have the most insight as to the pros and cons of the system are often burdened with their dayto-day jobs such that they do not have the time to clearly articulate the design issues," said Demmick. "What is needed is both engineering and joint operational insight that can provide the necessary design detail to make an operationally-based decision regarding a proposed design or design change," he adds. "This is best accomplished by accessing systems

NOSSA proudly displays the Emerging Safety Center of Excellence flag at its NSF Indian Head headquarters. NOSSA will fly the flag for one year after winning the Secretary of the Navy 2012 Safety Excellence Award. safety engineering experts who have an understanding of the joint operational environment and are witnessing, first hand, the use of the systems in their operational environment under real-time operational extremes." USFOR-A and NOSSA, through seamless integration of system safety onto the battlefield, have helped provide a crucial capability to conduct real-time engineering assessments of undesired safety-related issues and make substantial contributions to the appropriate program office concerning design and engineering. Through the dedicated efforts of Demmick and English, hazard mitigation has been realized with a notable reduction in Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) roll-overs, interior vehicle ammunition storage improvements, as well as ongoing analysis into inadvertent

or negligent weapons discharges of new remote weapons systems. Capt. Jason A. Gilbert, NOSSA commanding officer, spoke highly of the collective effort involved in winning such a prestigious award. "Providing a systems safety expert and collaborating with USFOR-A was a great opportunity for NOSSA and it made sense. NOSSA supported the warfighter with a needed capability, and USFOR-A was able to harness Mr. Demmick's expertise and energy to make a real difference. It has been a winning combination for our deployed fighting forces," said Gilbert. This sentiment was echoed by Karen Burrows, NOSSA's executive director. "Taking the knowledge and practice of system safety engineering to the field fills a critical combatant command need. The breadth and depth of practical experi-

ence and lessons learned by both Mr. Demmick and Dr. English will strengthen and influence the Navy's ordnance safety program for years to come.You just can't learn these lessons anywhere else but in the operational environment in which they worked," said Burrows. The response of men and women in the field who directly benefit from the improved designs of the weapons systems currently in use has been overwhelmingly positive. "Comments I personally receive, routinely, from Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen and Marines in the Combined Joint Operations Area-Afghanistan (CJOAA) are very positive and encouraging," Demmick noted. "These professionals understand the importance of this system safety role. "They can perceive the long-term benefits of this systems safety position on the USFOR-A staff, and on future deployed staffs," he adds. "I suppose this is because they are the direct user of these systems and know what impact the longer term design changes will mean to them the next time they are called upon to use the system." In addition to the citation and plaque awarded to Secretary of the Navy Safety Excellence Award winners, recipients also received the Secretary's distinctive Safety Excellence Flag.Winners are entitled to fly the flag for one year from date of presentation. The Naval Sea Systems Command established the Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) on Oct. 1, 1999 to manage and administer all aspects of Navy and Marine Corps explosive safety as the Chief of Naval Operations technical agent for explosives safety. NOSSA exists to support the Fleet and its supporting shore establishment in all ordnance surety areas. From concept and development, through production and transportation, to demilitarization and disposal of arms, ammunition and explosives (AA&E), NOSSA is tasked with reducing ordnance risk.

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MWR Highlights Dahlgren Liberty Center Liberty Tug of War Game

August 10, 5 p.m. Come out and play tug of war against your fellow sailors. Cotton candy will be provided to give you that sugar rush you need to win. For more information please contact the Liberty Center at 540-653-7277.

Liberty Virginia Beach Blast

August 18 - van leaves at 8 a.m. from the Liberty Center Join us for a day of fun in the sun. Enjoy Virginia Beach and the boardwalk all day long. Cost(s)/Price(s): FREE. Eligible Patrons: E1-E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Register at the Liberty Center. For more information contact 540-653-7277.

Aquatics Center

Cardboard Boat Regatta

August 11, 5 - 7 p.m. Come out and try to build a seaworthy vessel using only the approved materials, cardboard, duct tape , and plastic sheeting. The event will encompass four divisions; all military, family (at least one adult), chief selectees and kids. Each team is required to complete 2 laps in the pool. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall. Cost is free. Eligible patrons include all with base access. For more information please contact 540-6538088.

Library/ Resource Center Summer Reading Program End of Summer Party

August 10, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the pool Have you enjoyed a summer full of reading fun? Come to the end of summer party

that will be held on August 10. Cost is free and eligible patrons include all with base access. For more information contact the Dahlgren General Library at 540-653-7474.

Cannonball Lanes Bowling Center 80's Bowling Night

August 11, 6 p.m. Retro music. Appropriate 80's attire is welcomed! Show us your best "Flock of Seagulls" hairdo! All patrons with base access are eligible. Standard Rates. Register at Cannonball Lanes. For more information contact 540-653-7327.

Indian Head Aquatic Center Summer Luau August 24, 6 p.m. Join us at the Pool and Autumn Fest Park for an evening of family fun! Pig roast, music, hula dancers, flame throwers, moon bounce and more. Live entertainment starts at 7 p.m. This event is FREE and open to all with base access.

2012 Sprint Triathlon August 25 starting at 6 a.m. at the Aquatic Center. Are you up to the challenge? 400m Swim, 8-mile bike ride and 2.85 run. Awards will be given to the first male and female in each age group. $25 registration fee, open to all eligible patrons. Register by Monday, August 20 at the Fitness Center or Aquatics Center. Event is limited to the first 36 participants. For more information contact Megan Eicholtz at 301-744-4661.

Dive-In Movies August 9 Pool opens at 7:30 p.m., movie starts at

dusk. Bring a float and watch a movie in the pool. All movies are family friendly. Open to all eligible patrons. Event is free.

Liberty Center Liberty Movie on the Court August 24 at dusk Liberty Patrons are invited join us for a movie on the barracks basketball court. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Movie starts at dusk. Event is free.

Missoula Children's Theatre presents Jack and the Beanstalk The My Generation Youth Center is looking for budding actors and actresses who will be entering the 1st-8th grades to participate in a Theatre Camp and production of Jack and the Beanstalk. Camp will be held August 13-17 at the Youth Center. Auditions will be held on August 13, rehearsals and practice will be held each day starting at 10 a.m. Those selected must be available to participate every day. This event is free and open to all eligible patrons. Performances will be held on August 17 at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Babysitting Course August 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Interested in babysitting? All patrons age 13 - 18 are invited to join us for this free class on all the basics of babysitting. This class is open to all eligible patrons. Class will be held in the Conference Room in Bldg. D328 (the Gymnasium). Please register with the Youth Center by August 10.

Auto Hobby Shop Recreational Gear Rentals The MWR Auto Hobby Shop rents an extensive selection of equipment for your recreational needs. Available items include tents, canoes, tarps, picnic tents, tables, chairs, moon bounce, grills, lanterns, sporting equipment and more! Rentals are avail-

Dahlgren Movie Theater 540-653-7336 Hours of Operation Friday: 7 p.m. Showing Saturday: 7 p.m. Showing Price of Shows $5 Civilian, $4 Active Duty, Retired and Reserve Mil E7 and above and their family members with ID, $2.50 E1-E6 and below and their family members with ID, $2 Child (6-11), Free - Child (5 and under). Movies shown in 3-D will cost an additional $1 per ticket. Aug 3 - Rock of Ages Rated PG13 - 124 min Aug 4 - Brave Rated PG - 93 min Aug 10 - Ted Rated R - 106 min Aug 11 - Amazing Spider Man Rated PG13 - 136 min able on a daily, weekly or weekend basis. Call the Hobby Shop at 301-744-6314 for more information or stop by and see what we have to offer.

NEW Campers Available 15' Cozy Traveler Recreational Trailer (sleeps up to 6) $55 per day $100 per weekend $245 for a week Call 301-744-6314 for more information.

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Community Notes Special Event Navy-Air Force Half Marathon & Navy 5-Miler

This year Naval DistrictWashington and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling are expanding the annual Navy 5-Miler into the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5-Miler.The Inaugural Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and the 9th Annual Navy 5-Miler will be held at 7:30 a.m. September 16 (Sunday) on the grounds of the Washington Monument in DC. The race is open to all military and civilian runners. The fastest way to register is online at www.navyairforcehalfmarathon.com. Positions currently available for the Navy-Air Force Half-Marathon and the Navy 5-Miler. Contact Pam Handon at 202-685-0483 or email Pam at pamela.handon@navy.mil to volunteer.

genres, beginning at 7 p.m. and ending at dusk. Free parking for all attendees. Bring blankets or chairs and enjoy the lakefront setting. Coolers permitted; no alcohol or glass containers. The O'Donnell Lake Restaurant Park is located at the intersection of St. Patrick's Drive and Smallwood Drive West in St. Charles, across from the movie theater and St. Charles Towne Center. Sponsored by the St. Charles Companies. Learn more about the St. Charles Companies at stcharlesmd.com or facebook.com/stcharlesmd. For more information, contact Craig Renner at 301-843-8600 or crenner@stcharlesmd.com. Summer Concert Schedule: August 3 - Singer-Songwriter Showcase with Matt Silkworth - Local Talent Showcase August 1 - Deanna Dove - Singer-Songwriter August 17 - Anthony Swampdog Clark - Blues August 24 - Karen Collins and the Backroads Band Modern Country & Originals

roots in the Nanjemoy area and old family photos or artifacts from the area to showcase. For more information, contact the Nanjemoy Community Center Coordinator at 301-246-9612. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

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Town of La Plata Summer Concert

PTRC "Night on the River"

TheTown of La Plata Summer Concert Series presentsThe Blarney Stones this Friday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. Enjoy the band as they perform tradition Irish tunes -- vocal and instrumental - mingled with a wee bit of Irish humor and stories. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Refreshments will be for sale from Lifestyles Food Trailer and Circus Ice Cream. Coolers are allowed, but no alcohol. There is also a separate but visible play area for children.

The Port Tobacco River Conservancy presents its 5th Annual "Night on the River" Sunset Fundraiser onThursday, August 9 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Port Tobacco Restaurant, 7536 Shirley Boulevard, Port Tobacco, Md. Event will include a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, hors d'oeuvres and desserts plus cash bar. Tickets are $35. Phone Heather at 301-751-3872 or email ptrcmd1@gmail.com for tickets. For more information, visit www.porttobaccoriver.org.

Wendy's Feline Friends in Colonial Beach is in need of caregivers to help with cat work, yard work, and/or house work every day between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Volunteers of any age are welcome. Wendy is also looking for volunteers to offer special foster care to needy cats: tiny kittens who must be bottle-fed, adults recovering from major surgery, very shy or scared surrendered cats who need extra attention. The organization also accepts tax-deductible donations. Clorox bleach, paper towels, large baskets, and old bath towels come in very handy. The cats are always asking for more catnip, powdered kitten replacement milk, cat trees, and Frontline flea treatments. Wendy very much welcomes aluminum cans and cash/check/PayPal donations toward her substantial veterinary bills. If you would like to sponsor one of our specific cats or kittens or help at the shelter, call (804) 224-1079 or visit http://www.wendysfelinefriends.org/.

National Night Out at Indian Head

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Indian Head

The Town of Indian Head will host a National Night Out event on Aug. 7 at Indian Head Village Green Park from 5:308:30 p.m. Admission is free with fun for the whole family. Ticket booth open 6 - 7:45 p.m. There will be carnival games and inflatables for the kids. Enjoy the Charles County Sheriff's Office N.N.O. Coloring Contest (ages 4-12) from 6 - 8 p.m. Event will include displays, demonstrations, cookout and handouts. Food will be served from 6 - 8 p.m. Live Entertainment featuring The Bucket List Band. Take a bite out of crime - leave your porch lights on sundown to sun up and join the Town of Indian Head's town-wide Neighborhood Crime Watch Program. For more information, call (240) 375-4061.

Free Friday Night Concert Series

St. Charles Companies presents Free Friday Night Concerts through Aug. 31 at O'Donnell Lake Restaurant Park in St. Charles, Md. Each Friday offers great family fun and entertainment! Concerts feature a variety of local artists and musical

The 2012 Speaker Series at Sotterley Plantation presents Edward C. Papenfuse, Ph.D., speaking on "The War of 1812 at Sotterley and Southern Maryland" on Sunday, September 9 at 3 p.m. in the Barn. This event is free to the public. Advance reservations are required due to limited seating. Call 301-3732280 to make your reservation.

12th Annual Nanjemoy Heritage Day Event

Plan to attend the 12th Annual Nanjemoy Heritage Day on Saturday, September 22. The event will be held at the Nanjemoy Community Center (4375 PortTobacco Road) from noon until 3 p.m. The day will include a parade, live music, crafts for the kids, face painting, area artists, local heritage displays, classic cars, games, and much more. Refreshments and souvenir t-shirts will be available.The Department of Community Services is seeking vendors, exhibitors, and individuals who want to display their classic vehicles or antique farm equipments. The Department is also looking for families with deep

ATRC Holds Command Family Picnic

Nearly 250 Aegis Training and Readiness Center (ATRC) Sailors, civilians and family members came to the Parade Field on Friday for ATRC's command family picnic. In addition to food and fun on lots of inflatables, games including a tugof-war were part of the day. A tug-of-war came down to a tie breaker between ATRC Chief Petty Officers (CPOs) and Data Division for the Captains Cup. The CPOs emerged victorious. The Aegis Association provided lunch for the picnic.

"Bigs" are needed to mentor children in the Rappahannock Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. RBBBS helps children in need reach their potential through professionally supported 1-to-1 mentoring relationships with volunteers. Sailors, Navy civilians, contractors and dependents who would like to volunteer their time and energy to help local children participating in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program can learn more about Rappahannock Big Brother Big Sisters by calling 540371-7444 or visiting www.rbbbs.org.

KGARL Needs Photography Volunteers

The King George Animal Rescue League is looking for volunteers to take photos of animals at the King George County Animal Shelter. The photos help promote animals in need of rescue and are circulated weekly to promote animal adoptions. If you are interested in a job description of this volunteer position, contact Cathy Markwith, ccmarkwith@va.metrocast.net.

SAPR Leadership

Capt. Katie Maurer presents the SAPR Leadership Course to Navy leaders at the base theater in Dahlgren on July 25. Maurer led the Master Mobile Training Team that came to Dahlgren as part of the CNO Task Force on Sexual Assault Prevention and Response. Military leadership from Dahlgren and Indian Head attended the training sessions.

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NSWCDD engineer makes racing history at South Boston Speedway By Andrew Revelos Staff Writer An engineer assigned to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) made history when she roared across the finish line July 21 at the South Boston Speedway to become the first-ever female driver to win a race in the Modified Affordable Division (MAD). Race fans left the stands and crowded the green to congratulate Lauren Edgerton, who at age 22 is also the youngest driver yet to win a race in the inaugural season of MAD racing. The Chesterfield, Va. native's first taste of victory, however, came years ago, away from the cameras and fans, on a simple dirt gokart track. Polite and soft-spoken, Edgerton offers few outward hints about the fiercely competitive persona that has guided her to victories since she began racing go-karts at the age of 14. Racing stickers adorn the car Edgerton uses to make her two-hour commute to Dahlgren; a lug nut that once served the number 24 car of her favorite driver, Jeff Gordon, hangs on her necklace; a ring on her finger is engraved with the same number. The quiet demeanor quickly fades when the subject turns to Edgerton's life passion. "I just fell in love with racing," she said. Edgerton never raced in any youth divisions; from day one, her goal has been to compete at the highest level possible. That meant competing against mostly adults and mostly men, from the time she raced go-karts at an unsanctioned "outlaw" track near her home, to racing in the four-cylinder, frontwheel drive UCAR division at sanctioned regional tracks. She smiled as she summed up how the competitive emotions of her sport sometimes unfold in such environments. "Guys don't like getting beat by girls," she explained, "especially badly and repeatedly." Edgerton found success in the UCAR division in 2007, winning her first race at the age of 17. With some help from her father, Rusty, Edgerton had a promising 2008 season and was named UCAR Rookie of the Year and Track Rookie of the Year after winning four races in 2009 at East Carolina Motor Speedway. In 2010, she won the UCAR championship at Shenandoah Speedway and was voted Sportsman of the Year by officials, and Driver of the Year by fellow racers. The success, however, made her and her number 24 Chevy Cavalier a high-value target for some drivers. While the affordability of UCAR racing

draws many to the racetrack, that affordability also makes wrecks less costly and even desirable to some aggressive or frustrated drivers. Edgerton and her longsuffering Cavalier were often on the receiving end of such aggression. During some races she found it difficult to make it through even the first few laps without being taken out by another driver; in at least one instance, Edgerton remembers the offending driver waving and smiling to her as her car was towed off the track. "You get a lot of stupid," said Edgerton of UCAR. "Some people think it's demolition derby because it's a cheaper car. Drivers would end up dumping you going into the first turn of the first lap. That actually happened to me two weeks in a row. We started running other tracks because totaling your car was getting old." Edgerton's frustration bought her hard-won and valuable experiences, including the importance of her containing her own intensity and emotions on the track. She found herself taking more risks when she drove angry and takes pride in racing cleanly. "I don't retaliate; I don't take people out," she said. "I know some people like seeing drivers taken out. I don't like that. I like to see somebody race for all their worth, race clean and earn it." For someone who doesn't hide her dislike of flying, boating and other seemingly low-risk endeavors, Edgerton seems remarkably unfazed about the high-speed wrecks that are a part of her sport. She doesn't even remember

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Lauren Edgerton, mechanical engineer for NSWCDD, holds her trophy high after taking first place July 21 at the South Boston Speedway in the inaugural season of Modified Affordable Division (MAD) racing. Edgerton is the first woman and the youngest driver to win a MAD race. exactly how many wrecks she's been a part of when asked. "A lot," she said, with a not-too-subtle frown. "Courtesy of Southside [Speedway] and Langley [Speedway]." "You have your memorable wrecks," she added, recalling a dustup at the Franklin County Speedway. She calmly described what happened to her car with her hand: the gesture suggests she was on two wheels, Dukes of Hazzard style, and not far from flipping. "I knew that one was going to leave a mark, but I can't remember every little wreck." By age 21, Edgerton had transitioned to modified stock car racing, a much faster, more powerful class. Edgerton purchased her current number 7 car and

formed Illusion Racing. With help from her crew chief, Mark Hunter, Edgerton focused on learning how to compete in a new type of car and of course, how to keep it in top mechanical shape, all while finishing her mechanical engineering degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and interning at NSWC DD. After graduation and accepting a full time job at NSWC DD, Edgerton has fallen into a routine that would challenge even the most thick-skinned commuter. After driving two hours each way to and from work, she spends a few hours every night at the shop to work on her car. Weekends are filled with race activities. Edgerton's competitive nature bore the brunt of a winless first season in 2011 as

she learned the ins and outs of running modifieds. While coworkers in Dahlgren provided encouragement during that first season, she was not always the picture of contentment on Mondays, even after achieving respectable finishes. "I'm only going to be really happy if I won," she said. That moment finally arrived with her July 21 victory. "I had to bring the trophy into work to show [co-workers] and be happy for the first time on Monday morning," she laughed. Her victory in the second of two MAD races held that evening came despite or perhaps because of unusually slick conditions on the track. Edgerton finished sixth in the first race before finding her groove in the second. Among other factors, Edgerton cred-

ited her "great" spotter, Mark Phelps, along with a good start for helping her achieve the win. "It felt awesome," she said. Edgerton's knack for judging how much she can get out of a vehicle and how much more damage and wear it can sustain, applies to her job at NSWCDD. There, she helps measure the effectiveness of various types of military ordnance, including the damage they cause to vehicles. For someone who has raced many miles in cars after sustaining, for instance, a broken tie rod or radiator, the intersection of Edgerton's work and play seems uncanny. Edgerton's mechanical abilities began when she built those her first go-karts with her dad; most recently, it came from helping out other teams. With years of experience already under her belt, she takes the lead on her current car. "Now, I pretty much do everything on the car," she said. "I do get help [sometimes] because there are things I don't remember and things I want to make sure I don't forget something. I helped build my motor, but I'd like to get to where I can re-build them myself." Already, Edgerton has her sights set on her next goal. "I would like to save up money and maybe be able to run a NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified," she said, referring to an exceptionally powerful class of car run in what may be best described as a minor league of NASCAR. Currently, Edgerton is helping out her crew chief working on such a vehicle to build her knowledge."

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does not fit into the stereotypical conception of a computer programmer. And yet, before the ideas of modern feminism reached the mainstream, before Silicon Valley transformed the way the world communicates and shares information, Smith had a hands-on role in the pioneering technology of the computer era. "I must have punched a million [programming] cards," she said. "It seemed that way when you loaded cards by hand." The rapid increase in computational power witnessed through the years at Dahlgren was driven by the needs of various programs, such as the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program. That program eventually produced the Polaris, Poseidon and Trident submarinelaunched missiles. Raymond Hughey headed the FBM Geoballistics Division in Dahlgren and was surprised to find an exhibit featuring a photo of his younger self with several coworkers, including physicist Charles Cohen. Hughey received a John Augustus Dahlgren Award for his FBM work, but reminisced about Cohen when he saw the display. "He was the greatest scientist I've ever had the fortune to work with." GladysWest, a retired mathematician and satellite data analyst who worked in Dahlgren and was one of four speakers at the ceremony's panel discussion, said the exhibit made her feel famous. "It's fantastic, magnificent and well-done," she said. "It's an honor. It makes you feel like you're somebody special." Of course, West is someone special. "The majority of my work was done analyzing satellite data, which in turn is used for the Global Positioning System (GPS)," she said. She laughs when she considers how far that technology has come. "We have a GPS in the car." Do West's grandchildren have any idea that their grandma helped develop the GPS in the car? West grinned. "I don't think they really have the whole [picture] yet." While a personal connection to Dahlgren may be helpful in understanding the role its employees played in many areas of historic technology, Jones told the audience such a connection it is not necessary to appreciate the history. "You don't have to have a personal connection [to Dahlgren], you don't have to have lived on the base for 18 years like I did, you don't have to have a dad who worked there for 30 years, to know that the story we are beginning to tell is a compelling story that is going to resonate not only with those of us who have personal connections, but all across this community, all across this region, all across this nation," said Jones. "It's a compelling story, the story of Dahlgren past, present and future. And the impact this incredible base has had on the ability of this nation to be a leader in the world, is a story we are indeed proud to tell." Jones said he was thrilled with the exhibit

Pat Smith, computer programmer, worked onboard Dahlgren from 19561993. She recognized her boss in this display, which also depicts the historic Naval Ordnance Relay Calculator (NORC). and used the occasion to make a long-awaited announcement. "Today, in your presence, we have a very significant and meaningful opening to celebrate in this fantastic exhibit on Dahlgren history, and particularly on the role of women the science and technology at Dahlgren," he said. "So ladies and gentlemen, in your presence, as the president of the Dahlgren Heritage Foundation, on the 25th day of July, 2012, I declare the Dahlgren Heritage Museum open for business." The crowd reacted with enthusiastic applause and Jones thanked Safferstone, UMW and its president, Rick Hurley, for hosting the exhibit. "The greatest support we have for tonight has come from the University of Mary Washington," said Jones. "In the presence of [UMW] President Rick Hurley, may I say on behalf of someone who cares about the Dahlgren community, thank you for coming to Dahlgren. Thank you for making this facility here not only a center for education and training, but as a place where groups like ours and other groups can come together and form community again." Like many who attended the exhibit opening, Hurley expressed a personal connection to the displays. "We're delighted to be able to host the exhibit, which has a little bit of meaning to me because my mother was aWAVES," he said. "Seeing the uniform brings back a lot of memories of pictures of my mom when she met my father during World War II." Capt. Pete Nette, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP), praised the collaboration between the Dahlgren Heritage Board, UMW, local leaders and museum supporters. "Since my arrival [in Dahlgren] nine months ago, I've watched with amazement how quickly this team put such a great project together in con-

junction with the supportive community, the base and surrounding leadership," he said. Capt. Michael Smith, commander of NSWCDD, congratulated all whose work has made the dream of a Dahlgren Heritage Museum possible and said his organization was dedicated to continuing the innovative spirit for which Dahlgren is renowned. "At NSWC in Dahlgren, we believe that there is no limit to what any our civilian employees can do.We are committed to keel-building, to mentoring and to opportunities for continuing education and advancement. Our people are our greatest asset."

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The audience was treated to first-hand accounts of the historic role women have played in Dahlgren. Jones asked four current and retiredDahlgrenemployeesabouthowthingslike genderandraceaffectedtheirworkonboardthe installation.The talents of the highly-educated, accomplished group of women professionals who make up the panel had hands in several of the most famous Dahlgren programs. Jones' first question asked the panelists what attracted them to a career in science and technology. For Dawn Murphy, a program manager at NSWCDD and one of the panelists, the decision came in high school. "Idecidedtomajorincomputersciencebefore I actually saw a computer," said Murphy. "I liked the technical side of it, I liked mathematics, but I really didn't want to be a teacher." Cynthia Holland, lead instrumentation engineer for the Naval Electromagnetic Railgun, was attracted to science and technology at an even earlier age. "I've been into science since I was a toddler, literally," she said. "I was looking through a telescope when I was three years old. I was making models of dinosaurs and researching their names when I was six years old and making presentations to rooms full of adults. I didn't go to summer camp; I went to space camp. I've been a nerd my entire life and proud of it." For Ann Swope, chief of staff for NSWCDD, working in a science and technology career was a family affair. "My entire family is scientists and engineers, primarily scientists," she said, who went into environmental science because of her passion for environmental issues. While pursuing her graduate degree, Swope accepted an internship in Dahlgren, in part because it was close to her husband's home. Gladys West went into science and technology because of her knack for those subjects in school. "The advisors encouraged me to go into math and science," she said, who went on to major in mathematics at college and worked as a teacher before her desire to have a government job brought her to Dahlgren. Jones' next question was about how race and gender affected the work of the panelists. West, who is African-American and began working in Dahlgren while much of the na-

Raymond Hughey, a retired Dahlgren employee who once headed the Geoballistic Division for the Fleet Ballistic Missile program, noticed a photo of his younger self in the exhibit. He was pictured alongside renowned Dahlgren scientist Charles Cohen. tion was segregated, offered her insight. "It was a state in which a lot was not spoken," she told the audience. "Words were not said out loud, but you knew within yourself that there were limitations to where you could eat, where you could sleep and there were limitations to the way you were accepted when you would go to other places. Therefore, you sort of went along with the flow and kept it pretty safe and sound." West added that such challenges did not discourage her from continuing her work and said she noticed improvements in race and gender relations by the time she retired. For Swope, who began her career in the 1980s, working in facilities that were not designed to accommodate women presented some unique challenges. Her first assignment took her to a building with one bathroom and a sign on the door was flipped to designate the gender of the occupant. "It only took one trip to realize this is a men's restroom," she said, which roused a laugh from the audience. "So from then on I just had to cross the street to [another] building that had two restrooms." As late as the year 2000, Murphy found herself in a similar situation when she worked onboard ships that often did not have female quarters. Murphy did manage to find accommodations in the absent admiral's quarters. "I had my own head, my own room and it was a great week." All of the women agreed that professional skills matter more in Dahlgren than gender. Motherhood, however, is a factor inseparable from the female sex, though the panelists found Dahlgren to be accommodating. "Ninety percent of my challenges [at work] have nothing to do with my gender," said Holland. "That begs the question, what is the other 10 percent? I came [to Dahlgren] with a very young child. I had just given birth a few months prior." Holland was complimentary of her organization and co-workers for an environment that is accommodating to motherhood. "I found my co-workers, management and facilities all very supportive." Swope, who has had three children while in a full-time career, also found her male coworkers to be supportive. "It's been a wonderful career." ForWest, an employee's skills always mattered more than anything else in Dahlgren. "Even though I came here in 1956, so many years ago, I do think that's true and it was true during that period also. You have to stand your ground and do your work, do your thing and be part of the workforce."

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