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Military and community leaders met Aug. 1 at the Village Green and Pavilion in the town of Indian Head, where they discussed the consolidation of two Navy commands, the Indian Head Defense Alliance, the upgrades to Naval Support Facility Indian Head’s steam distribution system and ongoing effort to extend a natural gas line to the installation. The Maryland Transportation Authority also announced major developments in the project to improve the Harry Nice Bridge (see sidebar). The gathering was the third quarterly meeting of the Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) Community Relations (COMREL) Council this year. Capt. Pete Nette, commanding officer of NSASP, welcomed speakers and guests and announced several ongoing projects at Naval Support Facilities (NSFs) Dahlgren and Indian Head, including the ground breaking for phase two of Military Construction (MILCON) Project 162 on June 17 at NSF Indian Head. The Agile Chemical Facility project will replace the Biazzi and Moser Plant facilities and demolish 30 older, existing structures. The new, consolidated facilities will manufacture nitrate esters and be completed in October 2014. “This will increase the capability and flexibility in the manufacture processes of explosives and enhance safety-taking it from a tended operation to a remotelyoperated operation,” said Nette. King George County is sponsoring a Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) in cooperation with the Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA). The purpose of JLUS studies is to coordinate planning efforts of the communities surrounding military installations, mitigating encroachment to the installations and maintaining those communities’
Amy O’Donnell, deputy technical director for Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos Division, reports on the Marines assigned to the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force parade merger of NSWC IHD the colors at the South Potomac Community Relations Council meeting at the and the NAVEODTECHVillage Green Pavilion in Indian Head. DIV during the Community Relations Council missions remain,” she said, quality of life. “The Joint same day. speakers’ program. Land Use Study is all about getting the community engaged with the installation and the Navy to articulate compatible land use,” said Nette. OEA approved the grant application for the NSF Dahlgren JLUS in April; King George County established a policy committee and is in the process of selecting a consultant to manage the study. A JLUS study is also underway for NSF Indian Head. That study is led by Charles County; the grant application was submitted to OEA in July. Nette encouraged members of the community to support the 95th anniversary of Dahlgren celebrations set for October. The celebration will feature a speaker series at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus Sept. 11 through Oct. 9, as well as an on-base celebration Oct. 16. The Dahlgren Heritage Museum opens Oct. 18 and the base will offer tours to the public on Oct. 19. A Dahlgren School reunion will reunite former classmates the
Nette also asked members of the public to participate in the NSF Indian Head Environmental Restoration Program community survey. The online survey closes Aug. 31 and is accessible at: http://fluidsurveys.com/ nsf-indian-head-community-relations-plan-survey/
Consolidation of NSWC IHD and NAVEODTECHDIV
Amy O’Donnell, deputy technical director of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD), discussed the consolidation of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) and the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NAVEODTECHDIV). “I believe this merger is positive,” she told the COMREL. “They are one command now, not two.” There are no personnel losses as a result of the merger, said O’Donnell, but there will be “shaping” in the command’s future. “The
describing how the merger affects the operations of NAVEODTECHDIV at the NSF Indian Head Stump Neck Annex. “There is no diversification of the technical service we’re providing the warfighter. They’ll become a technical department; that’s how we [organize] ourselves at the Warfare Center.” The consolidation will be “fully operational” with the start of the new fiscal year in October. The two organizations began “acting as one” on June 1, said O’Donnell. The decision to consolidate was made by Naval Sea Systems Command in an effort to better serve warfighters, streamline business operations and more efficiently leverage the talents of employees. The combined effect of those changes and the ongoing furlough has made for a challenging year at NSWC IHEODTD, but employees are focused on providing support for the operating forces. “We remain very dedicated to what we do,” said O’Donnell. “People are actually stressing more about not being able to
perform their duties for the warfighter right now. I’ve seen a lot of stress because they feel like they’re failing the warfighters. They’re that passionate.” The upcoming dedication of the new Explosives Department Facility Administration Building and Change House at NSF Indian Head is providing a source of inspiration, said O’Donnell. On Aug. 7, the facility will be named in honor of Lance Cpl. Terry E. Honeycutt Jr., a local Marine killed in 2010 in Afghanistan.
Indian Head Defense Alliance Report
Dennis Chappell, president of the Indian Head Defense Alliance, briefed the COMREL about his 1992-founded organization’s efforts to promote the military value of NSF Indian Head. Chappell also emphasized the importance of NSF Indian Head to local businesses in the town of Indian
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Youth Activities Center’s 4th Annual Missoula Children’s Theater Production of Jack and the Beanstalk
What happens when a young boy plants Wonder Beans in his own backyard? For Jack, it is the beginning of a great adventure. With a little help from P.T. Wonder and a Giant, Jack learns a valuable lesson about true happiness. After going through auditions and spending a week rehearsing, these children showcased their talent in two public performances Friday, August 2 at the Dahlgren School at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., in the Missoula Children’s Theater team production of Jack and the Beanstalk. This musi-
cal production also featured a host of other characters, including the Elegant Harp, Jill, Mother, Milky White, the Farmers, the Merchants, the Circus Performers and the Wonder Beans. There were 46 children that participated in the play this year. Melissa Sullivan volunteered her time as the accompanist on the piano. The directors for Missoula Theatre were Emily Usher and Kirsten Paisley. The children only had five days to audition, learn their lines and put on two performances.
Germanna offers engineering classes at UMW Dahlgren Campus Germanna Community College held an information session July 31 at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus about undergraduate engineering courses it will offer there in the fall. The pilot program will gauge interest for the courses, which offer students a chance to earn college credits that not only transfer to four-year Virginia public colleges, but guarantee admission into engineering programs at those institutions if the student achieves a certain GPA. The latter requirement varies depending on the four-year college student wishes to attend after graduating from Germanna. “The university and Germanna Community College have worked collaboratively for the past fifteen years,” said Mark Safferstone, executive director of the UMW Dahlgren Campus. “GCC’s decision to offer their courses at the UMW Dahlgren Campus will enhance the academic programs available to Naval Support Facility Dahlgren employees while creating new educational opportunities for the citizens of King George County.” In the era of record-high tuition and
increasing interest rates on student loans, the guaranteed admissions program is an economical way to achieve the education necessary for a high-earning engineering career. Classes begin Aug. 20. The first three classes Germanna will offer at Dahlgren are Calculus with Analytic Geometry 1, Calculus with Analytic Geometry 2 and Introduction to Engineering. “Germanna is continuously seeking new ways of responding to the educational needs of area active duty members of the armed services, veterans, and their families,” said GCC Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services Ann Woolford. “Hundreds of potential students at the various Dahlgren installations would find the UMW Dahlgren campus accessible and convenient,” Woolford said, “Germanna is exploring how it may offer these students meaningful college programs designed to meet their specific needs. To that end, we are exploring several options of program delivery, including online, hybrid, and faceto-face classes leading to a certificate or degree.”
The three classes are part of the college’s Engineering curriculum. Students who earn an Associate of Science degree in Engineering at Germanna and transfer to a four-year college or university are on a less expensive path to a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Dr. Davyda Hammond, Germanna’s Engineering Department chair said. GCC has guaranteed admissions agreements with 36 four-year Virginia colleges. Hammond added that because Germanna has guaranteed admission articulation agreements with both the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech, “If you get at least a ‘B’ in all your engineering and science and math classes at GCC and an overall GPA of 3.2, you’re guaranteed admission into the schools of engineering at U.Va. and Virginia Tech. They get so many applications at Tech
that automatically knowing you’re getting in is a real advantage.” Community colleges like Germanna hold the added benefit of experienced professors; class sizes are generally small for the 18 degree and 25 career study programs offered. “It’s a great way to separate from the herd,” said Kimberly Viarella, recruiter for GCC. “It’s a win-win.” Viarelle offered a cost comparison calculated through virginiawizard.org, an online service that provides education information to students and parents. The average fouryear college in Virginia will cost $19,938 for the first two years of tuition. At community colleges like GCC, those same credits cost $8,618, offering a savings of $11,220. GCC offers a full suite of scholarships, financial aid, counseling, tutoring, disability and veterans’ services. For more information about GCC or the engineering courses it is offering at the UMW Dahlgren Campus, visit http://www.germanna.edu/ or email recruiting(at)germanna.edu.
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JWAC Presents Quarterly Awards By Steve Moore JWAC PAO
CARPOOL/VANPOOL WANTED Rider wanted for 7-passenger vanpool. Departs F’burg/Gordon Rd Commuter lot @ 7AM. Departs NSWCDD/Dahlgren @ 4:30PM. Transportation Incentive Program System (TIPS) qualified van. Contact Antonio at (540) 653-1512 Rider seeks rideshare from La Plata to Indian Head. Call Louie, 276-971-9837 Employee moving to either Fredericksburg, Va. or Maryland is in need of commute to NSF Dahlgren. Ideal commuting arrangement would be transportation that could pick-up and drop-off at or close to place of residence. Please call for more information, Sheila 214-529-3690. Starting a Van Pool, A+ quality 7-passenger van, departs NLT 0635 from Fieldhouse/Courthouse Rd. commuter lot to Dahlgren, Mon-Thurs work hours (07151545) except Fri (0715-1515). Call Cheng at 540-653-5909. A-Gate commuter wanted only. Van or carpool desired from any rideshare parking area or Reston Town Center. Depart between 0600-0700, return from Indian Head between 160-1700. Call Moses, (301) 743-4180. 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. 703909-3380. 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 540-6536776 or 571-232-5412 (cell).
Want to start a carpool? Need riders? “Commuter Clearinghouse” 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 540-653-8153.
The Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC) honored about twenty employees for their outstanding achievements during the second quarter of 2013 at its quarterly awards ceremony July 25th.
Medals
Marine Corps Capt. Joshua W. Janecek received the Joint Service Commendation Medal for his exception performance as acting branch head from June 2010 to August 2013. The team supervised by Janecek provided intelligence support to seven branches and developed more than 20 technical solutions to specific problems in combatant commander operation plans. Also, as an intelligence watch officer, Capt. Janecek led intelligence analysis for three major command exercises that produced 47 products in minimum time. Wendi L. Hall received the Joint Civilian Service Commendation Medal for exceptionally meritorious achievement as an analyst for a joint task force in Afghanistan from January to June 2013. During this time, her outstanding performance supporting joint operations throughout the country ensured the success of several strategic initiatives and helped in the successful development of high priority combat operations in Afghanistan. Hall also received the Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Award, which recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of Department of Defense civilians who directly support the Armed Forces in a combat zone. Hall spent 176 days in Afghanistan.
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Nathan L. Mensch received the Joint Civilian Service Commendation Award for exceptionally meritorious achievement as an analyst for a joint task force in Afghanistan from September 2012 to January 2013. Mensch’s outstanding performance allowed him to support joint operations throughout the country. Mensch also received the Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Award for having spent 171 consecutive days in Afghanistan. Alexander F. Hanisch received the Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Medal for his deployment to Afghanistan for 171 days. Hall, Mensch, and another employee, Lawrence C. Melton, all received JWAC command coins for volunteering to extend their deployments in Afghanistan to fill a gap in JWAC analytical support there.
Employees of the Quarter
and configured computers to issue Public Key Infrastructure certificates for smart tokens.
Two employees were chosen the Employees of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2013. For a second quarter in a row, Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adam A. Yankush was chosen the command’s Military Member of the Quarter - Mid-Tier. As Section Non-Commissioned Officer-inCharge, he led a team that completed several projects for two combatant commands. Their analysis and intense external collaboration provided vital information to a pivotal combatant command task while working to improve relationships with outside agencies, allowing for info sharing and invaluable feedback. Yankush also led Enlisted Association fundraisers that supported community programs and Meals on Wheels program. Ashley M. Leith was selected the Junior Employee of the Quarter. She planned, coordinated,
Letters of Appreciation
Bonnie M. Behnke, Charles W. Caldwell, Hanisch, and Devon S. Miller received Letters of Appreciation and official coins for analytical support to a task force in Afghanistan. Letters of appreciation and command coins were also presented to Natalie G. Ernst, Chad M. Hinsch, Lawrence C. Melton, Debora A. Miller, and Brian A. Seals for their analytical support to a customer in Afghanistan.
Length of Service
The following employees received Length of Service awards all for 30 years of service: Charles W. Caldwell, David Martinez, Jill S. Morrissett, and John T. Strafer.
MILCON P-222 Construction Update
FREDERICKSBURG RIDESHARING 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. www.gwregion.org/gwride connect.html.
Due to permit issues, the contractor plans to start work on Aug. 12. The first operation will be erecting construction fencing and installing erosion and sediment controls. After these operations, clearing and grubbing can begin. The contractor will start at the Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) building, Strauss and steam nodal plant (SNP) #1 sites, and then move on to the other steam nodal plant sites. The accompanying chart updates project milestones.
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Base Happenings Dahlgren ASBP Blood Drive
The Armed Services Blood Program will hold a blood drive on Mon., Aug. 12 from 7 a.m. - Noon at the Aegis Auditorium, Bldg. 1520. All blood collected benefits military members and their families at home, overseas, in harm’s way and recovering from injuries. Make your appointment online at militarydonor.com using sponsor code NSF. We love walk-ins as well!
Legal Services at FFSC
The Fleet and Family Support Center offers legal appointments on August 20 and October 1. Appointments are for active duty military, reservists, retirees and their family members. Call 540-653-1839 to make an appointment today!
Navy Ball Lunch Fundraiser at ATRC
The Dahlgren Navy Ball Committee is selling lunch daily (weather permitting) from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the ATRC gazebo. Please come out for lunch and support the Dahlgren Navy Ball Committee.
Second Tour Thrift Store Closing for Vacation
The Second Tour thrift store will be closed from Aug 15th- Sept 12th. We will not be accepting donations during the closed period. Please do not leave donations anywhere on the property.
Indian Head T&J BBQ Selling Lunch
T and J BBQ will be mainside at NSF Indian Head on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the parking lot behind the library. They will be at Stump Neck Annex on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
‘Treasures’ Thrift Store Needs Donations!
The Indian Head Thrift Store “Treasures” is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store is located at 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. Donations of gently used items are currently being accepted. 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.
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Dahlgren highlights local resources for military vets
By Elliott Fabrizio Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Public Affairs
‘Veterans Affair’ gathered local resources at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus to meet with veterans employed at Dahlgren, Tuesday. The event was sponsored by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), which brought together 20 organizations and program representatives to help veterans better understand their benefits. “At this event, veterans can create a toolbox or develop a network of the resources available to them,” said Marietto Jeffries, veterans special emphasis program manager at NSWCDD. NSWCDD, a developer of military technology and weapons systems, employs more than 560 veterans. “Dahlgren and veterans is a win-win all the way,” said Jeffries. “When you hire veterans you get insight into what’s going on currently in the fleet, how people use the equipment, how it’s maintained and how it’s stored. You’re dealing with people that were in the fleet, so they understand the systems on a deep level.” The event was in part a response to NSWCDD’s veterans not knowing the extent of their benefits, a trend reported by the human resources department. “There’s so much information out there about veterans benefits and it changes constantly,” said Jeffries. “Old information is bad information. We need veterans to be aware of what benefits are available and to take advantage of everything.”
U.S. Navy photo by Elliott Fabrizio
Joe Price, a Marine Corps vet and electronics technician at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) fills out forms authorizing the McGuire Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center to determine his eligibility for VA Healthcare at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus. Veterans Affair, an event sponsored by NSWC, brought 20 organizations and program representatives together to meet with Dahlgren veterans. He adds that spouses of veterans can get hiring preferences, attend no-cost resume workshops and can get degrees and education benefits. “It was a very informative event,” said Joe Price, a NSWCDD electronics technician and Marine Corps veteran. “Everything was made very accessible, and there was great information about what’s available in this area.” Some organizations and representatives at ‘Veterans Affair’ include the following: • Department of Virginia Veterans Services: assists veterans in determining VA benefit eligibility and applying for their benefits. • Frazier-Mason Some Gave All Foundation: organizes an annual memorial motorcycle ride that raises money and awards it to assist veterans wounded in
Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The foundation has awarded more than $150,000 to date. • McGuire Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Rural Health Initiative: checks eligibility for enrollment in VA healthcare, assists with the application process and provides health education to veterans residing in rural central Virginia communities. • Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren Morale Welfare and Recreation: has 14 base facilities veterans may use including the base pool, movie theater, library, bowling alley and tickets and tours office. • NSF Dahlgren Fleet and Family Support Center: makes classes, workshops, counseling and legal services available at no cost to veterans.
• NSWCDD Academic Programs Manager: provides assistance using VA and NSWCDD benefits to continue education. • Old Dominion University, Distance Learning: offers several undergraduate and graduate programs designed to award credit for military training and work experience. • Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Virginia: serves veterans and their families and creates a community for veterans in Virginia. • Virginia Wounded Warrior Program: provides services to veterans and their families for stress-related problems including posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries. Jeffries hopes to hold more veterans events in the future with the goal of making ‘Veterans Affair’ a semiannual event.
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MWR Highlights Aquatics Center
Cardboard Boat Regatta
August 10, 5 - 7 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Come out to race your boat against others and see if it really is sea worthy! Boats are to be constructed with ONLY cardboard, duct tape and plastic sheeting. The race will be two laps (down and back) in the pool (25 yards). Divisions for racing will be military, family (at least one adult), chief selectees and kids (no adults). Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each division and award categories will consist of most artistic, most durable and most likely to be marooned! Please register at the Aquatics Center by August 2nd. Children MUST wear a life vest (the Aquatics Center has a limited supply). Participants must also provide their own paddles. For more information, please contact the Aquatics Center at 540-653-8088.
Pump-N-Run 5K
August 21, 11 a.m. (Lifts will take place between 6 a.m. 10:45 a.m. on race day) Eligible patrons include all with base access. LOWEST TIME WINS! Total time will be calculated by subtracting 30 seconds from the 5K run time for each time a competitor lifts a percentage of his/her body weight. Percentage of body weight to chest press: (Ages 15-29) Men 100% - Women 70% ; (Ages 30-39) Men 90% - Women 60% ; (Ages 40-49) Men 80% - Women 50% ; (Ages 50 and over) Men 70% - Women 40%. Awards will be given for overall male and female finisher, most reps male and female and overall male and female active duty. Please register between July 20th and August 20th at the Fitness Center. For more information, please contact the Dahlgren Fitness Center at 540-653-8580.
Bowling Center
General Library
80’s Bowling Night
August 10, 6 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Join us for a fun night of retro music and bowling! Appropriate 80’s attire is welcomed and will earn you a free shoe rental. Standard bowling rates apply. Please register at Cannonball Lanes. For more information, please contact Cannonball Lanes at 540-653-7327.
Craftech Framing and Matting Class
August 14 & 21, 4:30 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. $35, plus materials. In this two-day, Wednesday workshop, learn how to mat and frame a piece of artwork. No larger than 16x20, no oils or cross stitch. Maximum class size is four. For more information, please contact Craftech at 540-653-1730.
Glass Etching
August 15,4:30 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. $25 which includes all materials. Create a unique piece of art with glass etching. Maximum class size is eight. For more information, please contact Craftech at 540-653-1730.
Fitness Center NSF Dahlgren Open Tennis Tournament August 12
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Location: Dahlgren Tennis Courts Eligible patrons include all with base access. If you have the tennis skills needed to compete, join us for our tennis tournament! Please register at the Dahlgren Fitness Center, anytime between now and August 7th. For more information, please contact the Fitness Center at 540-653-2215.
Summer Reading Completion Party
August 9, 4 p.m. Free to all eligible patrons We did it! We read all summer long and now it’s time to celebrate a great job. There will be magician from 4 - 5 p.m. There will be snacks as well as grilling hot dogs! For more information, please contact the Library at 540-653-7474.
Liberty Center Liberty Virginia Beach Blast
August 10 - van leaves at 8 a.m. Eligible Patrons: E1-E6 single/unaccompanied active duty Military. Cost: $5. Join us for a day of fun in the sun. Enjoy Virginia Beach and the boardwalk all day long. Please register at the Liberty Center. For more information, please contact the Liberty Center at 540-653-7277.
Aquatics Center End of Summer Carnival
August 23, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pool. Carnival games and entertainment will be held at the tennis courts located next to the pool. Come see the clowns, balloon artists, stilt walkers and more! This event is FREE and open to all eligible patrons.
540-653-7336 Friday and Saturday: 7 p.m. Showings Price of Shows Civilians - $5 AD, Retired, Reserve, Family Members (E7 - above) $4 AD, Reserve, Family Members (E6 - below) - $2.50 Child (6-11) - $2; Child (5 and under) - Free Tickets for a movie shown in 3-D are an additional $1 Friday, August 9th 7 p.m. - The Lone Ranger, PG-13 Saturday, August 10th 7 p.m. - Despicable Me 2 (3D), PG Friday, August 16th 7 p.m. - Grown Ups 2, PG-13 Saturday, August 17th 2 p.m. - Despicable Me 2, PG Saturday, August 17th 7 p.m. - Pacific Rim (3-D), PG-13
Dive In to Summer Fun
The NSF Indian Head swimming pool is open until Labor Day. Hours are 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for lap swim, 1 - 7 p.m. for open swim and 7:30 - 10 p.m. for pool rentals. Swim Lessons are offered by MWR for all skill levels and at a variety of times to suit your needs. Water aerobics classes are offered throughout the season. Contact the pool staff at 301-744-4616 for more information.
Dive-In Movie
Aug. 14 - Come in and swim at 7:30 p.m., movie starts at dusk. Bring a float and watch a movie in the pool. All movies are rated G. This program is free and open to all eligible patrons.
Back to School Pool Party
August 14, 7:30 p.m. - Come enjoy an evening of swimming. There will be water games and fun competitions. Float in the pool and watch a movie at dusk.
Auto Hobby Shop Self Help Class
August 12 - Driving Maintenance Tips Information and demonstration classes will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. These classes are free and open to all eligible patrons. For more information contact larry.shanks@navy.mil.
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Community Notes Dahlgren Taste of King George Aug. 10
Get your tickets today for the first annual Taste of King George on Sat., Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the King George YMCA, 10545 Kings Hwy., King George. Tickets are $15 each, $7 for kids ages 4-12, free for ages 3 and under. Family pack tickets are available. Ticket price includes admission and tastings. Event will include entertainment and lots of great food! For more info, visit www.tasteofkinggeorge.com, email tasteofkg@gmail.com or call (540) 7091005.
Boating Course in Colonial Beach
A Virginia DGIF Boat Virginia course is being held on Saturday, August 24, in Colonial Beach, Va. The USCG Auxiliary will be teaching this class at the Colonial Beach Town Center, next to the library, at 22 Washington Ave. from 8:45 to about 5:00. There is no cost to the student. Anyone who operates a PWC and anyone aged 40 and younger operating a motorboat in Virginia are required to have taken a NASBLA-approved safe boating course. Successful completion of this course will provide you with the certificate needed to meet the Virginia regulation. Register for the class at the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) web site: http:// www.dgif.virginia.gov/boating.
Art Auction to benefit Dahlgren Museum
The Dahlgren Heritage Foundation will host a Fine Art Auction on held Saturday, Aug. 24 at University of Mary Washington-Dahlgren Campus. Preview of the art available will be held from 5-6 p.m. followed by the auction at 6:30 p.m. Event will include hors d’oeuvres and hourly door prizes. Checks and major credit cards will be accepted. All proceeds benefit the Dahlgren Heritage Foundation and their efforts to open the Dahlgren History museum. For more info, call 540-709-7495 or email secretary@dahlgrenmuseum.org.
Relay For Life Needs Committee Members
Planning for the 2014 King George Relay For Life will begin in September. Committee members are needed to help make our next event the best yet! If you’d like to volunteer your time and meet once a month to plan our event for next May, please contact Jessica Delgado at jeidyamidala@yahoo.com.
King George American Legion Benefit
King George American Legion Post 89, 28 September - Fifth Annual Wounded Warrior Pig BBQ and Bike Rally at Post 89. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Food, entertainment and bands. $10.00 per meal or $5.00 for active duty military and First Responders.
Indian Head Town of La Plata Summer Concert series
Town of La Plata Summer Concert Series continues this Friday at the La Plata Town Hall with the Three Sixty Band playing rock n’ roll, country, disco, funk and pop this Friday night at 7 p.m. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for sitting. Coolers are allowed, but no alcohol, please. Concessions are available from the Town’s food trailer located near the back of the parking lot, an ice cream truck is also stationed there for your enjoyment.
A play area for children, the Kids’ Zone, allows parents to enjoy the concert while keeping an eye on the little ones. Upcoming summer concerts include the N2N Band, playing Motown and rhythm and blues on Aug. 16, Southern Maryland Concert Band on Aug. 23,R&R Train on Aug. 30, US Navy Commodores on Sept. 6, Eric Scott Band Sept. 12, Lionel Ward and the New World Band on Sept. 19 and US Navy Cruisers on Sept. 27.
Free Scrap Tire Disposal Event for Charles County Citizens
Did you know that in addition to being unsightly, scrap tire piles can spark fires and are ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes? The Charles County Environmental Resources Division invites residents to get rid of those tires free of charge at the Scrap Tire Drop-off Day event on Saturday, Aug. 17. Collection times are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 5370 Piney Church Road in Waldorf. (Vacant lot across from the Regency Stadium). Charles County residents are encouraged to recycle up to 10 scrap tires from passenger, light truck, and agricultural vehicles. Commercial vehicles and business tires are not accepted. Each person dropping off tires should be prepared to show proof of residency; one visit per resident. Citizen Scrap Tire Drop-off Day is sponsored by the Maryland Department of the Environment and Maryland Environmental Service. For more information, call the Charles County Department of Public Works, Environmental Resources Division at 301-932-3599 or 301-8702778, or the landfill and recycling information line at 301-932-5656. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
Sotterley Plantation Barn Bash
Sotterley Plantation in Hollywood, Md. presents Barn Bash, a fun, family-friendly night of live music and dancing featuring local Southern Maryland band, Country Memories! Bring back all of your country memories with the traditional sounds of classic country standards by Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and many other country legends. BBQ, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Event is Aug. 24. Gates open at 5 p.m., music begins at 6 p.m. Cost is s $5 per person at the gate. Call 301-373-2280 or visit us at www.sotterley. org for more information!
Sunset Concert Series has begun!
The St. Charles Companies announces the return of The Sunset Concert Series to the St. Charles and Waldorf communities, marking the fifth year for the highly popular free outdoor music festival. The 2013 season will open with the reggae sounds of Peter Humphrey and the Oasis Band. A total of 18 bands will play by the lake throughout the summer, winding up with a funk R&B Dance Party by the band Tomorrow’s Time on August 30th. Joining the series this summer will be returning crowd favorites along with new local singer/songwriter talent. Time: Every Friday at 7 p.m. Location: O’Donnell Lake Restaurant Park, 10400 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD 20601. The Sunset Concert Series lineup includes: Aug 9 Immortal Soul Revue - Old School R&B, soul revue Aug 16 Deanna Dove - Local singer/songwriter Aug 23 Lynn Hollyfield Band - Original Acoustic
Student Registration Underway for Dahlgren School Registration for new in-coming students to Dahlgren School on Naval Support Facility Dahlgren is currently underway. Registration packets are available at the school office during the week, Tuesdays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The registration packet includes a checklist for required support documents that
parents will need to provide. A date for new student orientation has yet to be determined, but will be scheduled between Aug. 22-26. The first day of school for kindergarten through eighth grade is Aug. 27. The first day of school for pre-kindergarten is Sept. 3.
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Head and Charles County. While no Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) acts are on the horizon, it is important to vigilantly protect the “intellectual capital” of NSF Indian Head, said Chappell. The IHDA does that by serving as a liaison to Maryland’s elected representatives, as well as networking with businesses that serve the base. Chappell was optimistic about the region’s prospects, but cited “power, fiber and ferry” as keys to the future. The latter, the proposed Potomac River Commuter Ferry, would remove “the Potomac as a barrier to commerce,” he said. Several recent achievements have furthered the other objectives of the IHDA, such as the installation of fiber optic cables in Charles County. As part of the Navy’s upgrades to the steam distribution system at NSF Indian Head, natural gas lines are also being extended in the county. The IHDA is currently working to ensure the funding of Military Construction Project (MILCON) P190, which expands the Advanced Energetics Research Complex. The IHDA also supports the Mid Atlantic Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Coalition, an organization lobbying to establish a UAS range in Virginia, Maryland and New Jersey. The range would be one of six established across the nation. NSF Indian Head has several assets that will help it remain the Navy’s Center of Excellence for Energetics well into the future, said Chappell. “[We have] intellectual capital, military value and community support.”
Energy Upgrade for Indian Head
Cmdr. Jeff Brancheau, public works officer for NSASP, briefed the COMREL about the ongoing project to replace the NSF Indian Head’s Goddard Power Plant with a clean-burning natural gas system. Navy leaders broke ground on the $62.45 million project July 9.
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“Combined with P162, the projects provide Indian Head with nearly $100 million in construction work over the next two to three years,” said Brancheau. Though work has begun on the new steam distribution system, the Goddard Power Plant must still serve for a few more years until the new system is operative. “The primary focus of this energy upgrade is to demolish this old, worn out shipmate and replace her with something new and more energy efficient, more environmentally-friendly,” said Brancheau. “It reduces maintenance costs and really provides more efficient service at a lower cost to not only the clients on the base, but for the folks who fund our work at Indian Head.” NSWC IHEODTD is funded by working capital, meaning its customers-other military and government organizations-pay for the research and development undertaken at the center. The high operating and maintenance costs of the Goddard Power Plant are passed on to customers across the government. Seven smaller, nodal plants will be constructed to replace the Goddard Power Plant alongside a larger primary plant to generate steam, compressed air and electricity for the base. Approximately 5 miles of natural gas line will be constructed to link NSF Indian Head to the existing gas line. Jack Higgins, Maryland project manager for Washington Gas, discussed that aspect of the project. “We’ll be bringing in 28,050 feet of 8-inch, wrapped steel, high-pressure gas line from Bryans Road to the entrance of the base,” he said. Construction of the new gas line will commence this fall. “We have ordered the pipe,” said Higgins. “We’re expecting delivery in October. The bids will be going out for contract in September. We’ll be getting those back in October and awarding a bid in November, with construction starting in November. Our estimated completion is July [of 2014].” The next COMREL Council meeting will be held on Nov. 6 at High Tides restaurant in Colonial Beach.
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