South Potomac Pilot, July 20, 2012 by NSASP Public Affairs Office

July 20, 2012

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

The march of innovation continues at NSWC Indian Head Division Link directly to the NSASP Facebook page on your smart phone

Feds Feed Families Feds Feed Families has begun at Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren and NSF Indian Head. The fourth annual federal food drive is a voluntary effort undertaken by federal employees to bring non-perishable food items to their offices for distribution to local food banks.

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By Andrew Revelos NSASP Staff Writer Shortly after the United States launched Operation Enduring Freedom to remove Al Qaeda and their Taliban allies from power in Afghanistan, enemy fighters retreated to caves burrowed into the sides of mountains in the Hindu Kush. Eliminating these enemies, without putting American lives in great peril, demanded new tactics and technologies. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), in cooperation with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Air Force, responded to the need with a fearsome new twist on an established technology, the thermobaric bomb. The collaboration team scaled up, modified, manufactured and delivered the new cave-busting thermobaric weapon within a timeframe unheard of in modern research and development cycles: 67 days. It is no secret that U.S. government-funded innovation has shaped lives and changed history ever since Eli Whitney developed practical, interchangeable parts for Army firearms. Many commentators have recognized the role of government in one of today's latest and greatest innovations, the iPhone. A 2010 case

U.S. Navy photo by Matthew Poynor

Dr. Victor Bellitto adjusts the flow of argon gas into a custom designed vacuum deposition chamber. study by the Breakthrough Institute traced the roots of five critical iPhone technologies to what the authors call the "invisible hand of government" in research and development. The government-funded development of mi-

crochip, cellular communication, touch screen, Internet and GPS technologies all pre-date the iPhone, some by many decades. With GPS, there was another government-funded scientific field of re-

search when it came to propelling global positioning satellites into space: energetics, or the study of propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics

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614th AOC Det 1 says goodbye to Maj. D'Alessio By Andrew Revelos Staff Reporter Members of the organization charged with helping track and catalog objects in earth's orbit welcomed their new commander, Capt. Roland Rainey Jr., at a July 12 change of command ceremony. The 614 Air and Space Operations Center Detachment 1 (AOC Det 1) also said goodbye to its first commander, Maj. Jason D'Alessio. Col. John Wagner, commander of the 614th Air and Space Operations Center and Director of the Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC), traveled to the ceremony from his command at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. "This is a historic occasion," Wagner told the audience. "This is the first transfer of [the 614 AOC Det 1] guidon." The 614th AOC Det 1 stood up in 2010; prior to commanding the then-

Col. John Wagner, left, commander of the 614th Air and Space Operations Center (AOC) and director of the Joint Space Operations Center, hand the 614th AOC Detachment 1 guidon to Capt. Roland Rainey Jr., right, at a July 11 change of command ceremony in Dahlgren. new organization, D'Alessio served as the operations officer for the 20th

Space Control Squadron (SCS), also located in Dahlgren.

Wagner praised D'Alessio for the work he accomplished during his tenure. "The things that you've done here were necessary building blocks [for transition]," Wagner told D'Alessio. "The training that you've established, the procedures and your continuous push for operations excellence were exactly what we needed.You have been a continuous advocate for the people here, the mission and our future." For his outstanding performance of duties while serving in Dahlgren, Wagner presented D'Alessio the Meritorious Service Medal. "First and foremost" on D'Alessio's thank you list was his family, who faced several health challenges when he began his tour in Dahlgren. "It was a great benefit to have a lot of people here who I could rely on to help me out," D'Alessio told personnel from the 614th AOC Det 1 and

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March: New breakthroughs in research and development technologies Continued from page 1

global positioning satellites into space: energetics, or the study of propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics and their application. Of course, this is also the same field of science practiced by the researchers with NSWC IHD, who developed a variety of thermobaric weapons in use today. These are the men and women whose patient, incremental work has made NSWC IHD the Navy's center of excellence for energetics. "When the military needed explosives powerful enough to destroy caves and buildings, it turned to the thermobaric enhanced blast explosive, whose contemporary applications were not foreseen when it was developed in the 1980s," said Bob Kaczmarek, NSWC IHD's strategic initiative officer. "It might be considered an overnight success that depended on 20 years of work." It was the decades-long research that allowed scientists and engineers to incorporate thermobaric technology into specialty grenades, rockets and other weapons to meet rapidly-developing threats with such a short timeframe.

U.S. Navy photo by Matthew Poynor

Dr. Chad Stoltz weighs aluminum powder for an energetics project in his research laboratory.

Increasing lethality of energetics

The pattern of intensive, basiclevel research is repeating itself in another program, one which may potentially revolutionize energetics. Dr. Victor Bellitto, a physicist in NSWC IHD's Research Department, has shown that a layer of metal encapsulating an energetic particle can both increase an explosive's performance and decrease its sensitivity. "For the first time, this development has enabled the production of a wide variety of novel and tailorable energetic materials that had not been previously investigated," he said. "If you can get more of the energetic material to detonate or combust, you can use less of it for a given application, thereby reducing weight or extending range." In 2011, Bellitto was named Scientist of the Year for his research and development by NSWC IHD's parent command, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). Increasing the lethality of energetics is only one facet of Navy energetic research. NSWC IHD capabilities are often used to reduce the sensitivity of energetic materials. Matt Sanford, an engineer in NSWC IHD's Systems Engineering Department, developed a propellant system for high-pressure, military rocket motors that reduced dangerous back blast and noise. Veteran service members who have experience with rocket launchers often reinforce this point to new recruits: standing behind a rocket launcher is nearly as dangerous as standing in front of one. In the confined environment of urban combat, the threat of back blast becomes even more menacing. Sanford's solution is as ingenious as it is simple: by adding dense, non-toxic tungsten powder to the propellant at just the right particle size, more mass is ejected to the rear

U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Jorge A. Ortiz

Research and development work that led to the thermobaric bomb led to other applications such as the Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon Novel Explosive warhead. of the gunner, thereby reducing back blast. The innovation had the added benefit of reducing the amount of total propellant needed, since the propellant with added tungsten powder releases the stored energy more efficiently. For his efforts, Sanford received the Dr. George W. Patterson Award for Outstanding Accomplishment. Another recipient of the Patterson Award, Chad Stoltz, who is also a Research Department scientist with NSWC IHD, led a study that examined the effects of tiny irregularities, called defects, in energetic material particles. "These crystal defects have the undesired effect of making explosives more sensitive by acting as 'hot spots' where initiation can occur more easily," Stoltz said. "Our research is aimed at understanding how these crystal defects in explosive particles correlate to sensitivity." By developing advanced techniques to detect and re-crystallize the offending particles in one common type of explosive, RDX, Stoltz's team hopes to eventually provide service members with more stable, less sensitive munitions. "The benefits include not only a better understanding of the interplay between crystal microstructures and explosive sensitivity, but we've also found a way to re-crystallize RDX explosive into a less shocksensitive variant than what is currently available domestically," said Stoltz.

Exploiting breakthroughs in R&D technologies

Beyond the new and novel energetic materials, the scientists and engineers of NSWC IHD often discover breakthroughs in the technology used to conduct research and development. Fred Prater, another NSWC IHD scientist, needed a way to better understand the release of rocket motors during launch. So he participated with a team that took the capture of high-speed scientific imagery to the next level. "The high-speed, real-time radiography (hsRTR) moniker is used whenever the video frame rate exceeds 30 frames per second," Prater said. "Indian Head Division and others have used video frame rates from 100 to 300 frames per second in the past and called their work high-speed real-time radiography because of higher than typical video frame rates. "We at Indian Head have now pushed the envelope of current technology to achieve an order of magnitude higher frame rate of up to 2000 frames per second in our hsRTR work." This allows scientists to observe the internal performance of rockets during firing, but may also aid insensitive munitions testing and failure investigations. While the discoveries of these specific examples of a wide range of NSWC IHD innovations can be summed up in a few paragraphs, each one was the result of many years and decades of research and development that the private sector

Scientists and engineers with NSWC Indian Head Division are working on less sensitive and more powerful energetic materials that will make handling weapons safer for service members while also enhancing effectiveness. had little incentive to pursue. NSWC IHD, like the Navy's other warfare centers, does work industry avoids or can't do. "We don't compete with industry, rather, we do research and development work industry doesn't do because of there isn't a profit motive in it, or because potential American adversaries have similar government directed programs," Kaczmarek said. Additionally, there are some things industry can't do because the Navy hasn't released the intellectual rights to it, and there are some activities that need government oversight. Yet, the long-term science and technology efforts by the Navy's warfare centers are necessary for the next generation of weapons systems. "That has given us a historical edge over our adversaries and will do so in the future as well," Kacz-

marek said. Quick, successful research and development cycles, such as the one that refined thermobaric technology in the wake of 9/11, are only possible through continual research in over long periods of time. Once a warfare center develops such a system, the Navy engages with industry to jointly take the technology and improve upon it. As the largest Department of Defense full-spectrum energetics facility, NSWC Indian Head Division, headquartered at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md., is one of 10 Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Center Divisions. NSWC Indian Head Division's mission is to research, develop, test, evaluate and produce energetics and energetic systems for fighting forces around the globe.

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Fall UMW Dahlgren Campus Professional Development Offerings 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.

The University of Mary Washington (UMW) is pleased to announce our fall lineup of professional development courses. We've added two new and unique UMW programs, a PE Exam Prep course in partnership with ODU's Business Gateway Professional Development Center, and will again offer the Project Management Professional (PMP) Examination Certification Prep course in three locations. Please share this information with your colleagues or your professional network. The INCOSE Systems Engineering Certification Tutorial, which will be conducted at the UMW Dahlgren Campus and UMW Quantico Campus, is designed to improve participants' knowledge and understanding of

Systems Engineering (SE) fundamentals as well as prepare participants for the INCOSE SE Certification exam. The three-day course will be taught at the UMW Dahlgren Campus on September 19 21 and at the UMW Quantico Campus on September 26 - 29. For more information or to register, go to http://dahlgren.umw.edu/p rofessional-developmentprograms/incose-systemsengineering-professionalcertification-tutorial/. In partnership with ODU's Business Gateway Professional Development Center, UMW's Dahlgren Campus is hosting the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Preparation Course, which is available as a live video teleconference course at the Dahlgren Campus or

as a live, video streamed course to your computer. Registration links will be available shortly and for more information, go to http://dahlgren.umw.edu/p rofessional-developmentprograms/fundamentals-ofengineering-exam-prepcourse/.

PMP Certification Exam Preparation Course

Ray Gill, PMP, will again anchor our three PMP Certification Exam Prep courses to be held, starting in early September in Dahlgren, Quantico and Stafford. For more information or to register, go to http://dahlgren.umw.edu/p rofessional-developmentprograms/project-management-professional-certifica-

tion-examination-preparation-course/

Dahlgren Heritage Museum Exhibit Opening and Forum

UMW Dahlgren Campus is proud to host the Dahlgren Heritage Museum exhibit opening and forum on Wednesday, July 25, starting at 4 p.m. There's no cost to attend, but please go to http://dahlgren.umw.edu to register. For additional information or questions, contact Mark Safferstone at msaffers@umw.edu and bookmark our Professional Development Programs and Services page http://dahlgren.umw.edu/p rofessional-developmentprograms/.

Defenders of Freedom Appreciation Day Naval District Washington to host Defenders of Freedom Appreciation Day at Six Flags of America with performance by Lynyrd Skynyrd Naval District Washington's (NDW ) Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) will be hosting an Appreciation Day for all Department of Defense personnel and their guests on Saturday, September 22 at Six Flags of America in Largo, Md. The park will be open from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. with a special performance by legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Tickets are available at all Navy Information, Tickets, and Tours (ITT) offices throughout NDW and select locations within the National Capital Region for $18. The first 5,000 eligible customers to purchase tickets will gain admission to the performance by Lynyrd Skynyrd. This unique special event will offer these military and DoD civilian personnel a wonderful opportunity for exclusive use of the Six Flags of America theme park and admittance to see one of the all time legendary bands perform that evening. Without question, this is a great opportunity for MWR to show appreciation for those who put their lives at stake for the personal freedom we all enjoy. MWR is offering this program, which has a value

of over $150 per ticket, for only $18 per ticket including free parking. This very affordable opportunity will

hopefully provide the means for up to 25,000 DoD personnel to participate in a day of apprecia-

tion for our Defenders of Freedom. Please call 202-4046576 for more information.

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Base Happenings Dahlgren Navy Ball Fundraiser Every Saturday

The Naval Support Activity South Potomac Birthday Ball Committee is firing up the grill and is making lunch for you today! 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. 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.

Commissary News

Dahlgren Commissary will hold a Seafood Road Show and Farmers Market on July 19 - 21 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Indian Head IH Spouses' Club "Treasures" Thrift Store Needs Donations!

Plan today to visit the Treasures Thrift Store, located at 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. The store is open every Tuesday 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 540653-8153 or email jeron.hayes@navy.mil.

NSASP Public Works Office Welcomes Brancheau Navy Lieutenant Commander Jeffrey Brancheau is the new Public Works Officer for Naval Support Activity South Potomac. Brancheau replaced Commander Douglas King, who transferred to Guam earlier this month. Lt. Cmdr. Brancheau is a native of Monroe, Michigan. He enlisted in the Navy in 1988 and was awarded a NROTC scholarship while enlisted. He graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering in 1996 joining the ranks of the Civil Engineer Corps in 1997. Lt. Cmdr. Brancheau's first tour was with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) One ThirtyThree, where he served as the Training Officer, Air Detachment

Officer in Charge and Charlie Company Commander. His next assignment was an exchange tour with the U.S. Army attached to the 36th Engineer Group (Construction) at Fort Benning, Ga. Lt. Cmdr. Brancheau's follow-on facilities tours were with NAS Whidbey Island as the Assistant Public Works Officer, followed by Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Midwest in Great Lakes, Ill. There he served as the Recruit Training Command's (RTC) Facilities Engineer leading the RTC Recapitalization Project. He then served as Operations Officer of NMCB Three, where he made a U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) deployment in support of the First Marine Expeditionary Force. Lt. Cmdr. Brancheau most recently served as

Lt. Cdr. Jeffrey Brancheau, Public Works Officer, NSASP the Branch Head for Enlisted Assignments at the Navy Personnel Command.

Feds: Drop box food collections Continued from page 1

At Dahlgren and Indian Head, the program will be administered by Naval Support Activity South Potomac Chaplain Michael Geoghegan, who will monitor the weight of all donations. Grocery gift cards will also be accepted. All food collected will be distributed to base food banks at NSF Dahlgren and NSF Indian Head, as well as to the King George County food pantry and Neighbors Eager to Serve (NETS), a non-profit organization that helps those in need in the Indian Head area. Drop boxes are located throughout the bases for drop-offs until Aug. 31. A drive-through food drop will be held Aug. 22 from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the Dahlgren Base Theater parking lot and Aug. 23 from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Indian Head at the corner of Farnum Rd. and Patterson Rd. near the restricted area gate. During drive-thru collections, donations of backpacks filled with school supplies will also be accepted for local students in need. Last year's drive was overwhelmingly successful. Food donations across the government totaled 5.7 million pounds - almost three times the goal of 2 million pounds of food. The Department of Defense (DoD) alone contributed over two million pounds of food, significantly exceeding its goal of 733,800 pounds. Drop boxes for non-perishable foods and grocery gift cards can be

found at various locations at both Dahlgren and Indian Head to collect food items over the course of the drive. Donations can be made at the following locations:

Indian Head -

Base Gymnasium Navy Federal Credit Union Bldg. D-323 - NOSSA

Dahlgren -

ITT Office Commissary Bldg 180 - Lobby Bldg 183 - Main Entrance/Lobby Bldg 189 - Lobby Bldg 194 - Near main entrance by stairs Bldg 218 - Wing A Foyer, next to front door Bldg 489 - Hallway by main entrance Bldg 1200 - Lobby Bldg 1400 - Lobby Bldg 1450 - Lobby Bldg 1460 - Lobby Bldg 1470 - Lobby Bldg 1480 - Lobby Bldg 1490 - Lobby Bldg 1560 - Lobby Bldg 1700 - Lobby Bldg 1705 - NAMDC

For more information on Feds Feed Families of if you'd like to set up a collection box in your building, contact Jeron Hayes at NSASP Public Affairs, (540) 284-0129.

His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (2), Army Commendation Medal and the Navy Achievement Medal, along with various unit and service awards. Lt. Cdr. Brancheau earned a Masters degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia. He is a Seabee Combat Warfare Officer, Fleet Marine Force Officer qualified, Basic Parachutist qualified and a member of the Acquisition Professional Community. Lt. Cmdr. Brancheau is married to the former Jennifer Arvay of Newport, Michigan, who is a registered nurse. They are proud parents of three children.

Fredericksburg Veteran's Resource Fair August 21

Fair offers attendees Employment Support

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries is partnering with the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Virginia WoundedWarrior Program, and Congressman RobWittman's Office to present the Veteran's Employment Resource Fair on Tuesday, August 21. This free event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of MaryWashington Stafford Campus.The campus is located on 125 University Boulevard in Fredericksburg, Virginia, off Route 17. Bill Janis, Deputy Commissioner Virginia Department of Veteran Services, will be keynote speaker. Congressman Rob Wittman will also be giving remarks to attendees. Veterans and their spouses can participate in various workshops and visit with resource support providers. Attendees are encouraged to bring a copy of their resume. Some resources available at the event are: - Opportunities to speak with employment professionals and employers - On-the-spot veteran identification cards for ten dollars through DMV's Mobile Customer Service - Resume writing workshops - One-on-one resume critiques - Mock interviews - On-site McGuire VA Medical Center Mobile Healthcare Unit - Wounded Warrior Mike Dailey's Drag Racer For additional information on theVeteran's Employment Resource Fair, please visit, http://www.FredGoodwill.org/veterans.

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MWR Highlights Dahlgren Aquatics Center

Winter Wonderland at the Pool

Friday, July 22 Bring the whole family to the Dahlgren Aquatics Center to celebrate winter in July. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool while listening to winter holiday music. Activities and games are also available. Cost is regular admission. Eligible patrons include all with base access. For information call 540-6538088.

Fitness Center

NSASP All-Star Softball Game Rescheduled

Wednesday, July 25 at 6 p.m. Location: NSF Dahlgren, Duke Field Come out and root your home base on! NSF Dahlgren vs. NSF Indian Head and a home run derby. Give-a-ways, music and fun for the entire family. Food and beverages will be available for sale. Admission is free. Eligible patrons include all with base access. For more information please contact 540-653-8580 (NSF Dahlgren) and 301744-6649 (NSF Indian Head).

Craftech/Hobby Center

Advanced Cake Decorating

July 29, 4:30 p.m. In this class, fondant, specialty flowers

and borders will be covered. Bring in an 8" cake. Cost $25 includes all materials. Class size 8. For information, call Craftech 540653-1730.

Youth Activities Center

School Age Registration

July 30 In Program from 0930-1730 July 31 - Aug 1 Military from 0930-1730 August 2 DoD from 0930-1730 August Contractors from 0930-1730 Registration will begin July 30 for before and after school care. Registration is for children Kindergarten through 12 years of age. Eligible patrons include Active duty Military, DOD civilians or contractors of NSF Dahlgren. Cost is based on a sliding scale. Sponsors must bring a copy of their LES for both parents and proof of eligibility. For more information, contact Youth Activities Center at 540-653-8009.

Indian Head Aquatics 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.

Dive In Movies July 26 Pool opens at 7:30 p.m., movie starts at dusk. Bring a float a watch a movie in the pool. All movies are family friendly. Open to all eligible patrons. FREE.

Special Event

Liberty Paintball Trip

July 28, 10 a.m. Liberty Patrons are invited to attend a paintball trip to Southern Maryland Paintball. $15 to rent equipment, $13 for patrons with their own equipment. Transportation will leave from the Liberty Center at 10 a.m.

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 available 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)

Dahlgren Movie Theater 540-653-7336 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). Movie shown in 3D will cost an additional $1 to ticket price. July 20 - Prometheus Rated R - 124 min July 21 - Madagascar 3 Rated PG - 103 min July 27 - That's My Boy Rated R - 116 min July 28 - The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Rated PG-13 - 124 min $550 per day $100 per weekend $245 for a week Call 301-744-6314 for more information.

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Community Notes Indian Head Sunset Concert Festival at O'Donnell Lake Restaurant Park in St. Charles

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 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 DriveWest 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 Concer Concertt Schedule: July 20 - Higher Hands - Contemporary Hip-Hop & Funk July 27 - The Kajun Kelley Band - Rock & Alternative August 3 - Singer-Songwriter Showcase with Matt Silkworth Local Talent Showcase August 10 - Deanna Dove - Singer-Songwriter August 17 - Anthony Swampdog Clark - Blues

CSM President to Discuss Lincoln's Role as Commander-in-Chief July 21

College of Southern Maryland President Dr. Brad Gottfried will lead a discussion at 11 a.m., July 21 at the Calvert Library in Prince Frederick on Lincoln's role as commander-in-chief, his strong hand and the military decisions that led to the outcome of the war. The discussion is one of the events planned as part of a traveling exhibit, "Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War." The exhibit will remain at the library through Aug. 24.

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Also as part of the ongoing exhibit, CSM History professor Chretien Guidry will host a discussion/debate from 7-8:30 p.m., Aug. 2, to compare and contrast President Lincoln's Oath of Office to that of President Obama's. This includes the political environment, Constitution-related challenges and future expectations. For information on the Lincoln exhibit and associated activities at Calvert Library, visit http://calvert.lib.md.us/lincoln.html. For information on courses offered through the Corporate Center, visit www.csmd.edu/corporatecenter.

County Vegetative Debris Removal Services Continue Through July 31

Citizens are reminded that the last day Charles County Department of PublicWorks will take calls from citizens who have vegetative debris (limbs, brush, and leaves) to be collected and removed is Tuesday, July 31. Residents are asked to place vegetative debris in piles at the curb in the public right-of-way, not on private property. Citizens choosing to have their vegetative debris picked at curbside must contact the Department of Public Works at 301-932-9038 or 301-932-3440 and give their name and address. Please leave your information during off hours. Vegetative debris should be placed alongside the road in lengths no greater than 12 feet long. As a result of the recent storm, there is no charge for curbside debris removal service. For further information, please contact the Department of Public Works at 301-932-9038/301-932-3440.

Calling All Actors - Sotterley Open Auditions

Sotterley Plantation is pleased to announce open auditions for two of our annual signature events: Ghosts of Sotterley and Sotterley Holiday Candlelight. Auditions will be held at the Sotterley Warehouse on: Saturday, August 4th 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesday, August 7th 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 21st 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, August 25th 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Ghosts of Sotterley 2012 entitled, "1918: Influenza, War,

and Restless Spirits," will run on October 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27th from 7:00 - 10:30 p.m.While restoring Sotterley Plantation to its former glory, owner, Herbert Satterlee disturbs more than the bricks and mortar as the country is in the midst of a flu pandemic and the remains of the Great War. This outdoor production takes place on the Sotterley grounds. This year's Sotterley Holiday Candlelight entitled, "From This Day Forward" will run on Thursday, November 29th for Members' Night and November 30 & December 1st for the general public from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. In this living history production set within the 1703 Plantation House, visitors will encounter Sotterley's past Christmas seasons and the families who lived and worked here. Share love, laughter and sometimes bittersweet memories at home on the plantation. For more information, please contact: Linda Tucker Jones, Event Manager at events@sotterley.org or 301-3732280.

Faith & Unity Health Expo

Plan to attend the Faith & Unity Health Expo on Sat, August 11 from 9 a.m. - 12 Noon at Calvary Gospel Church, 11150 Berry Rd (Rt. 228), Waldorf, Md. This project of the partnerships for a healthier Charles County will include 30+ health agencies and will offer blood pressure checks, HIV rapid tests, Zumba for Kids, kidney risk assessments and cancer screening programs. For more info, visit www.southernmdques.org.

PTRC "Night on the River"

The Port Tobacco River Conservancy presents its 5th Annual "Night on the River" Sunset Fundraiser on Thursday, 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.

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20th SCS. "Everyone is doing fine [now] and has a clean bill of health. I was blessed to be able to support them the way you guys support me." D'Alessio thanked all the members of his staff for their support and encouraged everyone to take special care of enlisted personnel. "Please don't forget about our enlisted troops," said D'Alessio. Several staff and service members praised D'Alessio's leadership ability and his willingness to "let leaders lead." His boating trips to Lake Anna boosted unit morale during times of stress and transition. "This has truly been an honor," said D'Alessio. "This is a hard place to leave. it's definitely a family, a community." Scott Leonard, director of space operations at the 614th AOC Det 1, said the change of command represented a "mixed bag" - while everyone is sad to see D'Alessio go, he will be a key supporter of the 614th AOC Det 1 in his new position at Vandenberg AFB. "It's so exciting to see this new transition develop as he works over in Vandenberg as the head critical node to transitioning to greater operational capabilities in Dahlgren to support JSpOC," said Leonard. "He is going to be the essential point. It will be wonderful to have him there." Leonard thought that Rainey would be a great fit in Dahlgren. "I think Captain Rainey will have a great experience here." Rainey greeted members of his new command and said he looked forward to becoming part of the community. "This is a very joyous day for my family and I as we join the Dahlgren family and embark on this new adventure of ours," said Rainey. "We've been on many adventures, had many assignments in our life and we're absolutely thrilled to be here." Rainey thanked D'Alessio for laying the foundation of a successful change of command. "Five minutes after I received the email about the assignment [to Dahlgren], I received a phone call [from D'Alessio]," Rainey told the audience. "[D'Alessio's] dedication to my transition is a true testament to his commitment to the success of this detachment." Wagner said he thought Rainey's time in Dahlgren would be a successful one. "I look forward with anticipation and excitement to Captain Rainey's tenure," said Wagner. "This is a team of seasoned professionals who are experienced and savvy in this mission. He inherits a great organization and we're

Maj. Jason D'Alessio, right, receives the Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding performance of duties while leading the 614th Air and Space Operations Center Detachment 1. Col. John Wagner, left, commander of the 614th Air and Space Operations Center (AOC) and director of the Joint Space Operations Center, flew to Dahlgren from Vandenberg Air Force Base to officiate the change of command. expecting big things." Wagner also spoke about the 614th AOC Det 1 mission. "From a mission perspective, Det 1 supports JSpOC space situational awareness by tasking more than 31 sensors located around the world to track more than 23,000 objects in space," he said. Such capabilities are crucial to a variety of military operations. "Space is critical to everything we do in the Department of Defense," said Wagner. "We must provide a clear understanding of anything that could harm our critical assets in space, whether natural or manmade ... and we must ensure we take all necessary precautions to safeguard these capabilities." Wagner emphasized the need for "even greater synergy between Dahlgren and

Vandenberg" in operations as the Air Force modernizes its space surveillance system. "I've got three priorities for the folks under my command," said Wagner. "One is continued operations excellence; that has to be our core. Two is continuing to build our foundation. Three is integrating new capabilities... we must ensure we transition to upgraded capabilities without losing our operational edge." Wagner praised the members of the 614th AOC Det 1 for providing operational focus and excellence. "It's important for us to remember the seasoned professionals in Dahlgren," he said. "Most have worked here for a decade or more and we will continue to build upon their knowledge as we move forward into the future."

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Dahlgren Summer Close Out Yard Sale

The American Legion Post 89 Auxiliary will hold a summer close out yard sale on Sat., Aug. 25 from 7 a.m. - Noon. Breakfast and lunch items will be available for sale. Tables can be rented for $10 each. To reserve your table, contact Lisa Heitmeyer, heits4@va.metrocast.net.

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Inaugural Exhibit Opening for Dahlgren Heritage Museum

You are invited to a special unveiling ceremony for an inaugural Dahlgren Heritage Museum exhibit at the University of Mary Washington's Dahlgren Center for Education and Research campus on July 25 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thanks to the hard work of the folks at the Dahlgren History Project, University of Mary Washington and EPI Colorspace, we are proud to invite you to what will be the first of a series of museum exhibit openings. The event starts at 4 p.m. with a light reception followed by a special panel discussion on theWomen in Science and Technology at Dahlgren at 5

p.m. There will also be plenty of time to stroll through the halls of the beautiful campus building to see the newly installed historic displays. Advance registration is requested. Visit http://dahlgren.umw.edu to register. You can't miss the link on the left hand side of the page.

American Legion Post 89 Community Dinner

American Legion Post 89, 10021 Dahlgren Road in King George, will host a Community Dinner on July 28 from 4 - 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per person, $5 for active duty military, fire/rescue and law enforcement. Dinner includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert and beverage.

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Navy 5-Miler and NavyAir Force Half Marathon are open to the public 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 theWashington Monument inWashington, D.C. The race is open to all military and civilian runners and will use ChronoTrack timing. The route will include East and West Potomac Park and Rock Creek Parkway and will be USATF-certified by race weekend. The fastest way to register is online at http://www.navyairforcehalfmarathon.com. Online registration closes September 11.The first 5000 runners will receive a promotion code for a free 8" x 8" photo book from Shutterfly. Wheelchair racers andWoundedWarriors will start the race at 7:20 a.m. Through August 31, fees will be $75 for military and $85 for civilians. From September 1 until online registration closes will be $85 for military and $95 for civilians. Navy 5-Miler fees begin at $30 for military and $35 for civilians through May 31; $35 for military and $40 for civilians from June 1 through August 31 and $40 for military and $45 for civilians from September 1 through the close of online registration. Teams may also register online and require a minimum of four members to score and a maximum of 8 members per team. Thirteen age group category awards will be awarded to the top three male and female runners in five-year age groups starting with 14 and under, up to 70 and over. Top three teams will be awarded the Military Challenge, Corporate Challenge and Open Challenge for both distances. There are still plenty of volunteer 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 for this great event. For more information visit: http://www.navyairforcehalfmarathon.com/.

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