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SOUTH POTOMAC PILOT NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY
Riverview Housing Vehicle Access Gate to close June 30 The Riverview Housing Vehicle Access Gate to Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head base housing on Dr. Andrews Way off Indian Head Highway/Rt. 210 will be closed effective June 30. The gate closure will require patrons of the Child Development Center and the Youth Center to enter through main gate. School buses and postal delivery will also be required to enter through main gate. All personnel who require access to the installation to pick up and drop off their children will require the proper government identification for themselves and any passengers as well as ensure that their vehicles are properly registered aboard a military installation. Access pass forms (NSASP 5512/17G) can be picked up at the
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NSWCDD engineers support 2nd annual event at Quantico
STEM education, Marine Corps-style By Andrew Revelos NSASP Staff Writer
Students at Quantico MiddleHigh School participated in a weeklong summer Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academy on Jun. 11-15 that featured educational demonstrations, experiments and, of course, hands-on experience with STEM professionals. The academy made possible by the National Defense Educational Program (NDEP), the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), the College ofWilliam and Mary, and the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA). Joe Plaia and Sara Wallace, engineers assigned to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Engagement Systems Department, helped guide the Quantico STEM Academy through its second ever outreach. "Dahlgren has had a STEM Academy for years," said Plaia, who along withWallace set up the STEM Academy's experiments. "We've reached out to middle schools in the surrounding counties and starting last year, we wanted to make an outreach to DODEA schools to work with the children of service members. So we came to Quantico and partnered with MARCORSYSCOM." Forty-four students with service member parents enjoyed an educational experience unlike anything they encountered during the school year. The list of activities was impressive: LEGO robotics, spaghetti and marshmallow towers, and water rockets. Many of the demonstrations were Quantico and Marine Corps-themed, with an FBI forensics exercise, Marine Corps augmented reality gear and Mine Protected, Ambush Resistant (MRAP) vehicle display. The students were placed into groups of four, which partnered with one teacher and one STEM professional for the week's experiments and competitive events.
Arlene Wilkerson (l.) helps student Avery build a spaghetti tower at Quantico's Summer STEM Academy.
Problem-solving, teamwork
Many of the STEM professionals who spoke to the students pointed out that problem-solving and teamwork apply to many different career areas. "I don't care if you're a lawyer," said Dr. John Burrow, executive director of MARCORSYSCOM. "I don't care if you're a scientist or an engineer. I don't care if you're working in business, in accounting or if you're a
U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos
Joe Plaia with NSWCDD greets students at Quantico's Summer STEM Academy on June 11. doctor: the thinking that you're going to use this week applies across the board.
"So learn how to think in a structured, logical, engineering, technical sense and I don't care what [profes-
sion] you are, it's going to pay off." Burrow talked to students about learning from failure and encouraged them to be open-minded to new ideas. "Just because it's different than yours, doesn't mean it's going to be wrong," he said. Brig. Gen Frank Kelley, commander of MARCORSYSCOM and holder of a degree in aeronautical engineering from Notre Dame, addressed the students and thanked the teachers, STEM mentors and school administrators for making the Quantico STEM Academy possible. Kelley recounted his own introduction to the STEM disciplines, which developed out of his interest in all things aviation. "To me, it was magic and I didn't know how it worked," he said. "Then I went to high school and I was exposed to science and math." A key moment of inspiration came for Kelley when he was nine years old. "I get chills just thinking about it right now," he said. "We put a man on the moon. Nobody has done it since. To me, I wanted to be a part of that." Teachers and administrators at Quantico Middle-High School hoped students would find the same kind of inspiration. Josh Thom, teacher at Quantico Middle-High School, noticed the difference when an experiment from last year's STEM Academy changed his students' attitude.
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We're Hell When We're Well and We're Never Sick: Growing Up in Youngstown, Ohio
Dahlgren Officer publishes first book By Steven Moore, Navy Public Affairs
Artwork courtesy of Emma Headley, age 11, Potomac Elementary School - 2012 4th of July Theme and Logo Contest winner
2012 Dahlgren 4th of July Celebration Ricky Nelson’s sons to perform live at this year's event!
Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, sons of the late Ricky Nelson, will perform live at the 2012 NSF Dahlgren 4th of July Celebration. The brothers, who have sold four million albums worldwide with hits that include "After the Rain," "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection," and "More Than Ever," will also play many of the charttopping hits of their father. Reunited with their father's Stone Canyon Band, the brothers will perform many of the hits their father made famous, including "Travelin' Man," "Poor Little Fool," "Hello Mary Lou," "I'm Walkin'" and "Garden Party," among many others. The band will perform at 7 p.m., following a performance by local favorites Glass Onion Band. The event will also include kids' games and crafts, a zipline, car show, food vendors and lots of fun! Event is free and open to the public.
4th of July Car Show Needs Your Classic Car
Enjoy the Dahlgren 4th of July Celebration and enter your classic car in the 4th of July car show! Trophies will be awarded. Space is limited and you must register in advance by calling (540) 653-8785. Get a great seat for the event and show off your pride and joy!
4th of July Volunteers Needed
The Dahlgren 4th of July Planning Committee needs volunteers to help things run smoothly! Volunteers are needed at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3 for set-up and Thursday, July 5 for tear down, as well as during the event. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact FC1 Tim Worstell, NSF Dahlgren July 4th Volunteer Coordinator, at (540) 653-4333 or email timothy.k.worstell@navy.mil. Thanks for your consideration.
Rising Star Singing Competition
Let your talent show at NSF Dahlgren's 4th of July Celebration on the Dahlgren Parade Field. Select your song from our MC's collection or bring your own CD. Sign up at the Dahlgren General Library no later than Thursday, June 28. The competition is open to Active Duty, National Guard, Reservists and their dependents. For more information, call the ITT Office at (540)653-7474.
On an innocent Sunday outing to the church picnic area called Cedar Lake, Nazih reveals that he is being picked on by the neighborhood bully, Binki Smalls. Nazih's father, who was famous in his own right for being the town 'Strong Man' in his village in Lebanon, takes it upon himself to teach his son not only how to rout his foe, but how to be a true man in a treacherous and unforgiving world. The Bannas battled life in the streets, the classroom, and on the gridiron at Youngstown State University in order to improve their lot. The Banna brothers are the last bastions and shining examples of real men who lived life to the fullest and feared no one. Barroom brawls, backyard football, boxing, women, car bombings, mob violence, Youngstown State Football (YSU) team camp, and spring break to Florida were the norm for this rambunctious and wild trio. Ricky, the youngest of four siblings, sums up their cockiness with what became their
A collage of photos chronicles the history of Lt. Thomas D. Banna's family growing up in Youngstown, Ohio. Banna, who is stationed at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, penned the book to preserve the many family stories of his father and uncles. unofficial motto: "We're Hell When We're Well and We're Never Sick." So starts a story of action, adventure, and romance by a Dahlgren naval officer, Lt. Thomas D. Banna, who has just recently published a book about his LebaneseAmerican family and their experiences growing up on the rough streets of Youngstown, Ohio.
Entitled Ford Avenue Legends for the street on which they lived, the book is based on actual events in Youngstown between 19591976 and highlights Banna's family's exciting, adventurous, and rich cultural history, according to its author. For instance, the Banna Brothers - Lt. Banna's father and two uncles - were close friends or acquaintances with a verita-
ble who's who of sports and entertainment celebrities over the years, includingYSU head coach Dwight 'Dike' Beede, perhaps best remembered as the father of the penalty flag; former Notre Dame Football coach and ESPN commentator Robert E. "Bob" Davie, Jr.; football [JUMP]greats Bob Dove, Ron
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"The students used Pythagorean theorem and they said 'whoa... this is actually for something that I would want to do,'" he said. "What that does is it takes the science and the math... it creates a shadow of a doubt that math and science might actually be useful. They can't say they're never going to use this again." Thom added that reaching students by middle school-age was critical. "If a kid writes off engineering and science by the time they're reach eighth grade, they're lost," he said. Dr. Richard Tom, math department chair at Quantico Middle-High School, agreed. "By introducing a STEM program at the middle school level, we can get the kids interested in science, math and technology where they are. And the kids have a blast."
Recruiting the Next Generation
Tom noted how effective one of last year's STEM competitions, in which students designed underwater robots, was at fostering STEM interest.The Sea Perch competition also received an endorsement from Meghan, a Quantico sophomore who had so much fun last year, she decided to return as a junior mentor. "I had a great time last year," she said. Meghan took her new responsibility seriously and hoped to make an impact on the middle school students. "Since we're directly involved in the school, we know the students. We can help them by seeing things from a student point-of-view, instead of seeing things as an adult."
US Navy photo by Andrew Revelos
Lisa Ference (l.), supervisory special agent for the FBI, and Mike Palian, special agent with the FBI, helped students at Quantico's Summer STEM Academy don suits used by forensic teams when gathering evidence. NSWCDD engineer Wallace maintains she benefitted from similar STEMthemed events when she was in school. While living in Philadelphia, she helped create the Sea Perch experiment in collaboration with Drexel University. "As I see it, it is my duty as an engineer to help recruit the next generation," she said. Wallace praised the effort to bring diverse demonstrations and activities to the military dependents in Quantico and hoped to expand that collaboration next year. "We hope to get everyone more involved." The diversity of the MARCORSYSCOM mentors and the teachers who assisted them contributed to the cross-curricular atmosphere. Some of the subjects Plaia hoped to foster spanned across academic subjects. "The teams need to learn how to work together," he said. "They need to
be able to communicate well.The events that they are going to do really involve physics, math and a whole variety of education areas." Daniel Mulhern, acting principal of Quantico Middle-High School, saw immense value in the Quantico's Summer STEM Academy. The retired Marine Corps major wrapped up his uniformed career at MARCORSYSCOM. "I think STEM is the direction we're headed in the future," he said. "We embrace it completely." For Plaia, seeing the STEM Academy in action was worth the effort. "It's a lot of fun," he said. "The time leading up [to the academy] is a lot of work, but coming here and working with the teachers has been great, because they love doing this. Seeing the students get into it, get competitive and seeing their smiles... I enjoy it."
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Student 2 Student volunteers honored at KG High School CARPOOL/VANPOOL WANTED Van or Car pool desired from Fredericksburg or King George to Indian Head, Monday thru Friday with one RDO, prefer 7430, 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 540653-6776 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.
Nine King George High School (KGHS) seniors were honored at the 2012 Senior Awards Ceremony on June 6 for their participation in the Student 2 Student (S2S) peer transition program. The students were recognized for their hard work in helping transitioning students at KGHS to feel comfortable, have good peer relationships and have a positive experience in the school and the community. Certificates of recognition were presented by Tom Kubalewski, Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) Director of Fleet and Family Readiness Programs, and Lolita Gunter, NSASP School Liaison Officer. KGHS S2S participants honored for the 2011-2012 school year were Destiny Levere, Tahir Ahmad, Christina Washington, Carrisa Jeffers, Cole Pates-Clift, Vickie Ho, Ray Celeste Tanner, William Antosz II, and Quoc Duong, KGHS Class of 2012 valedictorian and recipient of an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. In addition to certificates, participating students received purple cords to wear with their graduation robes on June 16. The color of the
US Navy photo by Jeron Hayes
King George High School seniors who participated in the Student 2 Student Peer Transition program were honored at the KGHS Senior Awards Ceremony on June 6. Pictured from left, Tom Kubalewski, NSASP Director of Fleet and Family Readiness Programs; Tahir Ahmad, William Antosz II, Quoc Dong, Vicki Ho, Destine LeVere, Cole Pates-Clift, Christina Washington, Ray Celeste Tanner and Lolita Gunter, NSASP School Liaison Officer. cords symbolizes the efforts and important goals set and met by KGHS S2S volunteers to help students who are coming and going at KGHS; to help students feel comfortable with their transition; to give fellow students good peer and adult relationships; and to give transitioning students a positive look at the King George community.
Student 2 Student is a student-led, school-managed program that confronts the challenges of transitioning. The S2S club is a way for new students to become familiar with their new community through guidance from their peers. The program is available to all new students and provides them with assistance with guidance, acceptance,
peer relationships and relevant information on the community. The KGHS S2S program vowed to "work with all new students to establish a great working relationship. No one will be left out! 100% acceptance!" Ms. Maggie Journigan of the KGHS guidance department oversees the S2S program at KGHS.
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. U.S. Navy photo by Carol Allison
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.
CONSEP First Term Graduates at NSF Dahlgren
The newest class of Career Options and Navy Skills Evaluation Program (CONSEP) for First Termers graduated in late May at the Fleet and Family Support Center. Graduates include Aegis Training and Readiness Center Fire Controlmen Lisa Hodel, David Heaton, Jonathan Walters, Tiffany Pence, Johann Dinoso, Patrick Werner, Jessi Staley, Elise Dixon, Joshua Craven, and Creighton Depriest. The 32-hour workshop provides enlisted sailors with comprehensive military and civilian career information enabling students to make informed decisions concerning their career path. It also offers personalized "career coaching" services free of charge to service members and families as part of the benefits of serving in the U.S. Navy. CONSEP focuses on achieving personal excellence, career and professional development, career planning and personal financial management. It provides snapshot comparisons of related civilian skills or qualifications as well as education and career development assistance through a network of civilian industry professionals who assist Sailors in exploring career options, and personal and financial planning strategies. The program provides a continuum of career development techniques throughout the military lifecycle. The First-Term CONSEP Workshop is designed for enlisted Sailors on their first term of active duty with 12-24 months remaining on their current contract.
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Dahlgren Division employees receive Peer Recognition Awards
Base Happenings Dahlgren See "Courageous" on June 16 and 17
What an opportunity to do something fun and special for Dad on Father's Day? Bring him out to one of two free matinee showings of the movie "Courageous" on Saturday, 16 June or Sunday, 17 June at 3 p.m. at the Dahlgren Base Theater. Open to all with base access and admission is free!
Next ASBP Blood Drive June 19!
Armed Services Blood Program will hold a blood drive onTues., June 19 from 7 a.m. - Noon at ATRC, Bldg. 1520. 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!
NSF Dahlgren Safety Awareness Day
Come to NSF Dahlgren Safety Awareness Day on June 20 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Parade Field. Interactive demonstrations and displays to help you make safe choices at home and at work. Construction, Fitness, Ergonomics, Recreation, Wellness, Fire Extinguishers, and Explosive Ordnance. Lunch for sale from the Dahlgren Navy Ball Committee. Shuttle service from C Gate area, bldg. 1450T parking lot. Pick-ups at 1030, 1100, 1130, and 1200. For more event info, 540-653-5887.
New Barber Shop Hours at NEX
The Barber Shop at the Dahlgren NEX will have new hours starting June 25. New hours are listed below: Monday 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
NEX Now Sells Tires
The Dahlgren Navy Exchange will be selling tires! We have partnered with Sullivan Tires of La Plata to offer you an average saving of 22% to 26% off each tire when bought through the Exchange. Visit www.sullivanstireonline.com to find the tires that are right for you. Come to us and we will take care of the rest! If you have any questions, please feel free to call the store at (540) 653-5312 or just stop by and ask.
Dahlgren to Host 4th of July Event
NSF Dahlgren will host a base open house for July 4th. Gates open at 3 p.m., event begins at 4 p.m. Live performances by Glass Onion Band and Nelson, the sons of the late Ricky Nelson. Event will include games and crafts for kids, a car show, Operation Rising Star military singing competition, food for sale and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Indian Head IH Spouses' Club "Treasures" Thrift Store Needs Your 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 540-653-8153 or email jeron.hayes@navy.mil.
Eight employees of theWarfare Systems Department for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) received Peer Recognition Awards for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 (October December 2011). James R. Hall (W22) was named Employee of the Quarter. As the warfare system engineering manager for PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) class aircraft carriers since 2004, Hall is vital to the ship integration and design team, demonstrating exceptional knowledge about and understanding of ship construction and delivery. During recent funding challenges, on Hall's recommendation and without sacrificing ship deployment capabilities, the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) 10.0 Ship Integration Program Manager deferred over $20 million. Hall was acknowledged by PEO Aircraft Carriers CVN 21 Future Aircraft Carrier Program Manager (PMS 378), Naval Sea Systems Command 05V, Systems Engineering for Aircraft Carrier Design, PEO IWS 10.0, and the Warfare Systems Engineering Technical Team (WSETT) as a dedicated peer who demonstrates superb leadership and mentoring skills while considering the warfighter and organizational benefits. Hall interacts with Naval Air Systems Command and PEO Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence to ensuretheCVN78warfaresystemis integrated not only into the ship but is interoperable across System Commands. His ship integration experience is unmatched and his counsel is sought out by WSETT and program office personnel alike, earning him the moniker, "Professor" Hall.
Dedication and Perseverance
Two employees garnered W Department's Dedication and Perseverance award. Alan Faulkner (W41) supports Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) Independent
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Verification and Validation (IV&V) team efforts and performs a critical role supporting all test activities required for CEC certifications. As a relatively new W41 employee, he has proven to be self motivated and extremely driven. In early November 2011, Faulkner fell while playing basketball and tore his Achilles tendon. He was encouraged take the time necessary to properly heal this injury before attempting to face the rigors of walking around the workplace. Faulkner, however, returned to work shortly after his accident. He continued to provide the expected level of support required, conducting and completing his assigned tasks, and performed his duties without complaint. His swift return is attributed to his unwavering dedication to NSWCDD, his department, and his team. Gerry ("Glen") Hobbs (W51) is W51's senior enterprise systems developer supporting the sites planning agent and the Next-Generation Switch Controller (NGSC) technical lead and head developer. His knowledge of Aegis sys-
tems and development practices and methods has been instrumental in deploying systems to replace obsolete and unsupportable equipment across Aegis land-basedsites.Tominimizeoperational impacts, deployments arescheduledoverweekendsand holidays, requiring Hobbs' availability during off hours. This has created hardship; however, withoutcomplaint,hemetalldelivery milestones providing additional equipment types, security enhancements, and user interface improvements, resulting in lower life cycle support cost. The Aegis Training and Readiness Center (ATRC) transitioned to the NGSC over its Christmas stand-down. While many of his coworkers took time off for the holidays, Hobbs worked long hours to meet the needs of the ATRC, the Sailors, and the Fleet. His dedication and perseverance resulted in a quality product delivered on time without disruption to ATRC training schedules.
Employee Development
Jeremy Kelly (W15) received
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MWR Highlights Dahlgren Special Events Craig Karges Event
June 22 - Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. NSF Dahlgren Community House Tables float, minds are read, metal bends and your imagination is challenged because you won't believe your eyes. FREE!! Pick up your tickets at ITT. For more information, call 540-653-8785.
Library/ Resource Center Summer Reading Program
June 18, 10 a.m. Join us for a summer full of reading fun. Kickoff party will be June 18 at 10 a.m. All participants will receive a t-shirt and a bag of goodies. Activities throughout the summer. Prizes will be awarded throughout the summer for reaching reading goals. Midway party will be July 20 and end of summer party 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.
Aquatics Center Dive In Movie at the Pool
June 23, 8:30 p.m. Movie: Zookeeper (Rated PG) Cost: $3 includes admission and drink OR candy. Open to all with base access. Preregistration is required, deadline to register is June 20. For more information, contact the Aquatics Center at 540-653-8088.
Liberty Center Liberty Paragon Movie Trip
June 22, Van leaves at 6 p.m. Have a night out at the movies with Liberty. Liberty Center patrons only. E1- E6 single/unaccompanied active duty Military. For more information, contact 540653-7277.
Indian Head Aquatic Center
Dive In to Summer Fun!
The pool is now open for the 2012 summer season. The Aquatic Center offers open swim hours, lap swim, water aerobics, private party rentals and more! Stop by the Fitness Center between now and Memorial Day for more information or to purchase your pool passes. After Memorial Day call 301-744-4616 and the pool staff will be able to assist you.
Dive-In Movie
June 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 G rated. Open to all eligible patrons. FREE.
Library Doughnuts with Dad
June 15 at the Library Stop by any time throughout the day and enjoy doughnuts, coffee and juice and make a craft for Father's Day. This event is FREE and open to all eligible patrons.
Summer Reading Program at the General Library
"Reading is so Delicious" Join us for a summer full of reading fun! Kick-off party will be June 27. All participants will receive a t-shirt and a bag of goodies. Program will be held on Mondays from 4 - 5 p.m. beginning July 2 and continuing through August 13. Stop by the Library for more information.
Outdoor Movie Liberty Movie on the Court
June 15 on the basketball court. Military members can come out and watch a movie while enjoying popcorn and drinks. Movie starts at dusk, this event is FREE.
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 & 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 show in 3-D will cost an additional $1 to ticket price. June 15 - The Avengers (2-D) Rated PG-13 - 142 min June 16 - Dark Shadows Rated PG-13 - 120 min June 22 - The Avengers (3-D) Rated PG-13 - 142 min June 23 - Battleship Rated PG-13 - 131 min
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Community Notes Dahlgren Colonial Beach Rock & Blues on the Beach
The Colonial Beach Blues Society and High Tides on the Potomac present Colonial Beach Rock & Blues on the Beach on June 2324 at the Black Pearl Tiki Bar featuring Johnny Winter, Bill Kirchen, Derailers and many others. All proceeds support Autism Research. For tickets, visit hightidez.com/blues.
New Rotary Club Planned for Dahlgren-King George
An effort is underway to establish a Rotary Club for Dahlgren and King George, and all are invited to learn more about the group and its mission. Rotary International is a network of 1.2 million business and professional people in more than 200 countries. We get together to exchange professional ideas, grow our businesses, make new friends and volunteer in our communities and even around the world. Join us for a "meet & greet" at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren campus, 12 noon-1 p.m. (lunch provided). Choose a convenient date: June 14 or 20, 2012. Please RSVP to Don Mohr dandnmohr@cox.net or Sandy Duckworth pdg7610@gmail.com.
Boater's Safety Class June 30
AVirginia DGIF BoatVirginia course is being held on Saturday, June 30, in Colonial Beach, Va. Successful completion of this course will provide you with the needed certificate, which is good for life, to meet theVirginia regulation. The class will be from 8:30
a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 202 Dennison St., Colonial Beach. Registration is FREE. To register or for more information, go to the following link: www.dgif.virginia.gov/boating/, click on the "Class Locator" box, and then click on "VDGIF Boat Virginia Course." On July 1, 2012 in Virginia, the ages when one will be required to have a boating safety course will be raised! Then all PWC operators, regardless of age, and boat operators ages 30 and younger must have taken a boating safety course. You can check out this requirement at the link above.
Indian Head Sunset Concert Festival at O'Donnell Lake Restaurant Park in St. Charles
St. Charles Companies presents Free Friday Night Concerts through August 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 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: June 15 - The Lynn Hollyfield Band - Original Contemporary & Folk June 22 - The Steve Cavanaugh Band Original, Rock, Fusion & Jam June 29 - US Navy Cruisers - Rock July 6 - John O'Loughlin and the Blarney Stones Band - Irish Traditional
July 4th Fun at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf
Father's Day Special at Sotterley Plantation
Sotterley Plantation is pleased to announce a special gift for all fathers on Father's Day, Sunday, June 17. From Noon ~ 4 p.m., fathers will receive the guided tour of the 1703 Plantation House for half price. We welcome you and your father to stroll the exquisite blooming gardens, walk the plantation grounds and nature trails, see the historic outbuildings including our original 1830's Slave Cabin, or picnic out on the lawn while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Patuxent River. Top off the day with buying a memorable gift at the Museum Shop, located in ourVisitor Center. It will be a day he will never forget! For more information on upcoming Sotterley Plantation events, visit our website at www.sotterley.org.
EMS for Children Day to Feature Teddy Bear Clinic
The 2012 EMS for Children Day event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 20, at 6 p.m., at Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf. During this fun-filled event, the Charles County Department of Emergency Services will host its popular Teddy Bear Clinic. Children are invited to bring their sick or injured teddy bears to meet real Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team members. The team will help children fix up their favorite friend with extra special care! In addition to the Teddy Bear Clinic, the Charles County Sheriff's Office will be on hand with summer safety tips, there will be discussions on injury prevention, and there will be ambulance tours and plenty of giveaways! For more information on this event or others offered by Charles County Government, visit our website at www.charlescountymd.gov Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
Charles County Tourism and Recreation Expo
Charles County will hold a Tourism and Recreation Expo and Symposium on Saturday, June 23, from Noon-6 p.m. at Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf. The Symposium celebrity guest speaker is Charles Mann, former Redskin and entrepreneur, and philanthropist. The Expo will feature exciting displays and information booths from local businesses in the tourism and recreation industries. Come experience
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great demonstrations, receive freebies, and win door prizes, all while learning about the amazing opportunities in Charles County. For more information about sponsorship opportunities or exhibiting in the event, contact Catherine Carroll at 301-396-5819 or CarrollC@CharlesCounty.org.
On Wednesday, July 4, from 4:30 - 9:30 p.m., Celebrate Charles: A Fun-Filled Fourth will be held at Regency Furniture Stadium. Come and sample the "Taste of Charles County." Local restaurants and caterers in the area will provide tasting-size portions to sample. Live music will be provided by John Luskey, Three Sixty, and Scott's New Band. A family fun zone will be available with amusements, face painting, caricatures, and more. A cornhole tournament, car show, and spectacular fireworks will be a part of the festivities. To register for the cornhole tournament, visit www.midatlanticcorn hole.com/cornhole-tournaments/charles -county-tournament/. For more information on participating as a Taste of Charles County vendor or volunteer, contact Rachel Reynolds at 301645-0601 or ReynoldsR@CharlesCounty.org.
CSM Open Summer's Twilight Performances
The College of Southern Maryland's (CSM) Twilight Performance Series returns this summer with a new line-up to include history, music and theater. The free, familyfriendly, outdoor performance series will feature artists performing a variety of entertainment from jazz, rock, pop, classic rock and alternative music to kid-friendly and historical theatrical performances at campuses in La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick. This year CSM will host Chautauqua at the La Plata Campus July 10, 11 and 12. Twilight performances will continue at the Leonardtown Campus on Tuesdays, July 17, 24 and 31; at the La Plata Campus on Wednesdays, July 18, 25 and Aug. 1; and at the Prince Frederick Campus on Thursdays, July 19, 26 and Aug. 2. All performances will begin at 6:45 p.m. The series will take place outdoors on the La Plata Campus Fine Arts Building Lawn, the Leonardtown Campus Great Lawn, and on the Prince Frederick Patio. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic, or purchase food on site. No alcoholic beverages are permitted. In the event of inclement weather, performances will move indoors. On the La Plata Campus performances will move to the Fine Arts Center, on the Leonardtown Campus to Building A, Auditorium, and on the Prince Frederick Campus to Room 119. For a full schedule of performers and for more information on the Twilight Performance Series, call 301-934-7828 or 301-870-2309, 240-7255499, or 443-550-6169, Ext. 7828 or visit www.csmd.edu/Arts.
cals should visit Pass and ID as soon as possible to eliminate any access issues after gate closure on June 30. For those children who utilize the School Aged Care Program, Security will open the walk-through access gate
in order for the Youth Center Staff to escort the children to and from Indian Head Elementary School. For information on obtaining proper access to the base, contact the NSFIH Security office at 301-744-4849.
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greats Bob Dove, Ron Jaworski, Joe Namath, Roger Staubach, and Cliff Stoudt; actors Sean Connery, Jimmy Cumming (the voice of Winnie-the-Pooh and Tigger), Gary Friedkin, Ed O' Neill (who play Al Bundy on Married With Children); and Alex Thomas Hayek aka theWorld's Strongest Man. "The book is action packed, adventurous, and showcases three love stories against the backdrop of Youngstown's most glorious years," Banna said. "At the book's core are values like devotion and sacrifice, the ultimate form of true love. In our modern day there are those who are blind to this truth, have forgotten, or never knew that love is not an emotion, love is a verb, love is in action. Hopefully, this story will serve as a quiet reminder so that eyes will open, and all will remember." The inspiration for the book came one evening when Banna was returning from a movie with his cousin Ricky Banna. "We were thoroughly disappointed in a movie we had just seen at the theatre," Banna said. "We discussed how Hollywood no longer produces movies with good story lines, well developed characters, or exciting stories. My cousin suggested that a movie about our family, growing up in the Youngstown area, would be a hit since we had such an interesting family background." "For many years, we had listened to many strangers and friends of our family tell us the craziest and most exciting stories about our aunts and uncles," Banna continued. "Additionally, when I talk with people who have never been to Youngstown and I inform them about the town's rich history, they often look at me in disbelief. So, at that point I decided that there were too many great stories, about our town and my family, to potentially lose them to the ages." One story in the book involves NFL greats Ron Jaworski, whom Banna's dad and uncle accompanied to Florida on spring break in 1973 and New York Jets quarterback, Joe Namath. Jaworski, who had only just been drafted to play for the Los Angeles Rams, took the opportunity to introduce Banna's father to Namath, an all-pro who had led the NewYork Jets to victory in Super Bowl III four year before. "Upon meeting Joe Namath, my dad punched him in the stomach when they were in Joe Namath's bar called the Bachelor's III in Fort Lauderdale," Banna said. "The gist of the story is that my dad just felt like giving Joe Namath a 'gut check' for no particular reason at all. Joe Namath's body guard tried to step in and restrain my dad, but Joe Namath told the bodyguard to back off and basically, just smiled and said that he should have expected such a thing from a guy from Youngstown, Ohio." Born inYoungstown, Banna grew up in Canfield, Ohio, about ten miles from Youngstown. He joined the Navy in 2006 and began writing the book soon thereafter while on a midshipmen exchange cruise with the Turkish Navy in the Aegean Sea. He continued his work through two other deployments to the Persian Gulf on the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. "I wrote in my spare time, often burning the midnight oil well into the next day after normal working hours on ship," Banna said. "I used every free moment I had and I carried a notebook on me at all times. Most of the writing took place in the wardroom (chow hall on
ship) generally from 11 p.m. at night to 2 or 3 a.m." Banna spent a total of eight months and one week writing while on board ship and another five years when he returned home. He did it all by hand using 8x10 notebooks, which took a year to type and another year to edit, self publish and oversee the manufacturing process. After seven years of conducting research, writing, and then publishing, the book Banna describes as an epic novel is finally finished. It is classified as historical fiction, because despite checking all the facts, Banna said he was unable to verify everything as being true. In addition to the usual research, he also conducted more than 20 interviews. He decided to print it himself, because he did not have time to coordinate it with an agent and a publisher. "Also, I simply could not stand to wait any longer," Banna said, "I wanted people to finally read an exciting novel about (Youngstown) and I didn't want anyone to change what I had written because the story involves my relatives and extended family, so I decided that it was time to take the book to print myself." As for his family's reaction to their newfound celebrity status, Banna said, "I am not sure they believed that I would actually finish the book, but
they were happy when it was finally completed." Ford Avenue Legends is available locally at Smryna restaurant in Fredericksburg,Va. for $24.99 and at approximately 22 local restaurants and businesses in Youngstown, which received a total of 400 copies. Banna credited these businesses for the project's success by allowing him to sell the book from their establishments. In addition, an e-book version may be purchased online for $9.99 at Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and Lulu.com. The book is 632 pages, with eight pages of pictures. Half of the profits from sales will be donated to a shipmate, Navy Lt. Brad Snyder, an explosive ordnance officer who was blinded in Afghanistan in September 2011, Banna said. With his first book now successfully concluded, Banna said he is willing to try writing another book if time permits. "If I had time, I would like to write another book," Banna said, "But, the latest book took up so much of my time, I would really have to feel strongly about the subject matter to be able to dedicate as much time as I did to Ford Avenue Legends." For more information, go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh6Feebx3Z8 or www.tonybanna.webs.com.
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Arab Spring Subject of Final National Security Lectures Dr. Ranjit Singh, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and International Affairs, University of Mary Washington, will lecture on "The Security Implications of the Arab Spring" on Wednesday, June 20 from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the University of MaryWashington's (UMW) Dahlgren Center for Education and Research. The lecture will be held in the campus' University Hall, 4224 University Dr. in King George. Dr. Singh has worked and traveled extensively in the Middle East since the mid-1980s. In 1994-96, he worked closely with Palestinians and Israelis implementing the Oslo Peace Accords. He has served as an accredited international observer of elections held in numerous countries, including Palestine (1996, 2005, and 2006) and Afghanistan (2009). A continental breakfast will be provided for this event by Bowhead, a Silver Sponsor with the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Council. There is no charge to attend. However, registration is limited to 180 people.Those interested in attending may register online at http://dahlgren.umw.edu. This is the final national security lecture in a series of five being hosted by UMW in cooperation with the Joint Warfare Analysis Center at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren.
Six Flags to hold Defenders of Freedom Day Six Flags in Largo, Md., in conjunction with Naval District Washington, will hold Defenders of Freedom Appreciation Day on September 22 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. This private event, which is available to Department of Defense personnel and their guests only, is being offered to Defenders of Freedom for $18 per ticket. The day of fun will include a free concert ticket for the first 5,000 paying customers for a performance by Lynyrd Skynyrd that evening. Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT) offices throughout Naval District Washington have tickets for the Six Flags event on sale now. The rain date for this event is September 29. For more information, contact the NSF Dahlgren ITT office at (540) 653-8785 or the NSF Indian Head ITT office at (301) 744-4850.
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the Employee Development award. Since joining NSWCDD in May 2011, Kelly quickly became one of the most productive authors of new research and technology proposals. His work is of the highest caliber, going beyond mere proposal review, to researching background material and becoming intimately familiar with field standards. He contributed to the doctrine and modeling of a novel U.S. Marine Corps communications system, meeting directly with the program sponsor; facilitating productive communication across service, organizational, and technical boundaries; and exceeding expectations researching solutions to difficult computational modeling tasks. Kelly has been solicited to evaluate new technologies on behalf of the NSWCDD Chief Technology Officer, which is atypical for ND2 level personnel. The ability and confidence necessary to independently generate new proposals at Kelly's level of creativity often takes far longer to develop and underlines his efforts to educate himself about both current warfighter needs and of the requirements for funding naval research projects. His presence promotes con-
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any questions or issues. Additionally, Blunkosky expertly manages the data from all LCS configurations, working tirelessly and diligently with engineers from Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, to ensure the NSWCDD LCS analysts receive the data required to successfully and effectively carry out their responsibilities. He is truly a valuable asset to our organization. Mark Giewont (W22) has achieved a level of focus and maturity in his technical aptitude normally reserved for those with years of experience. From October through November 2010, the Littoral Combat System (LCS) project used W42 laboratory space analysis tools to review how a specific LCS module handled navigation data. As is typical of information developed within a laboratory environment, the understanding developed by analysts is often difficult
to follow and must be condensed to salient points presented in a manner allowing higher level management and decision makers to grasp the relevance of the relayed information. Giewont excels in this area, analyzing data at an exceptionally fast pace, identifying relationships that are extremely difficult to see, and effectively translating these complex observations into a form easily understood by those with a lesser knowledge base. He worked as part of a small team to develop the LCS brief and contributed significantly to its success, effectively leveraging his technical expertise while balancing by the critical requirement to clearly and concisely relay information to decision makers. Dwayne Nelson (W24) has leveraged his multiple technical degrees to create new work processes significantly improving the execution of W24's day-to-day
work. His fresh viewpoint facilitates development of innovative approaches to problem solving and producing deliverables faster and more accurately. An integrated ship check tool he developed for Littoral Combat Ships has been well received by Program Executive Office Littoral Combat Ships Program Manager 505. He also designed offshoots of this tool to increase the efficiency of amphibious-class ship checks. Nelson designed a spreadsheet to track both current and future Aegis and amphibious combat system hardware and software configurations. The spreadsheet is designed to auto-populate using reports downloaded from the Warfare Interface Systems Engineering site, significantly increasing efficiency of production updates. He has shown great skill in developing innovative tools and processes to track and monitor complicated
Technical Excellence Awards
Bob Blunkosky (W42) is an exemplary Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) data tools team lead. He is also an outstanding and dedicated member of the Aegis Data, Analysis, and Reduction (ADAR) team supporting Aegis and Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense ADAR work through the development of libraries and programs, and providing timely ADAR program updates and fixes. Blunkosky developed the USS Independence (LCS 2) data reduction tool, which is part of the ADAR environment and available through the 8-ball Graphic User Interface. He is an invaluable point of contact for all ADAR analysts regarding Aegis, Aegis BMD, and three LCS configurations, never hesitating to assist analysts with
system interfaces and upgrades and has demonstrated top technical knowledge in the field of combat systems integration. Jeff Shaffer (W71) is the technical lead for the Aegis Data Analysis and Reduction (ADAR) Data Tools group for Aegis, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense, and Littoral Combat Ships. He manages ADAR tool suite maintenance and updates; tactical data and data dictionary management; and the ADAR Graphic User Interface and its underlying tools and libraries. Shaffer led development of the ADAR Enterprise Installer, providing packaged installation of ADAR and numerous other data tools created by organizations internal and external to NSWCDD, and assists developers in integrating their tools into the ADAR environment. Shaffer ensures all testing data from Combat System Engineering Development Site, Surface Combat Systems Center, and Integrated Warfare Systems Laboratory (IWSL) is available for analysts as it is received. He works closely with the IWSL commercial systems group to ensure the environment runs smoothly and tools work properly. Shaffer is quick to respond and resolve discrepancies or interface issues, and his expertise and work on analysis tools has been vital to our success.
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MOAA/NDIA announce registration for 2012 Warrior-Family Symposium The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) have announced their plans to honor wounded heroes and their families at the 2012 Warrior-Family Symposium (WFS) scheduled forThursday, September 13 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. This year's WFS event will be focused on the theme "SalutingTheir Sacrifice: A Decade of Challenges and Triumphs for Our Wounded Heroes and Their Families." This event promises to offer a unique and valuable opportunity to hear directly from our nation's wounded warriors and their families. Event co-sponsors MOAA and NDIA plan to provide a forum for expanding on the collective efforts of government and non-government organizations to improve the physical, psychological and overall well-being of wounded warriors and their families.
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This year's WFS program features: • First-hand accounts from our Nation's wounded warriors and their family members/caregivers about their experiences, challenges and triumphs. • Important and relevant transition topics such as medical-disability benefits, care coordination, family-caregiver support, and employment-transition services. • Special recognition of wounded warriors who have achieved significant milestones in their lives, and organizations that provide examples of effective public-private partnership models for assisting our heroes and families during difficult times of transition. With the focus on such topics, the WFS will offer all who attend an overall awareness of our Wounded Warriors' needs and, subsequently, lead to the further enhancement and refinement of programs and services that will benefit them and their families. Registration for this year's WFS is
open. For more information and to register, visit http://www.warriorfamilysymposium.com. About MOAA: MOAA is the nation's largest and most influential association of military officers. It is a powerful force speaking for a strong national defense and representing the interests of military officers and their families at every stage of their careers. About NDIA: The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is America's leading Defense Industry association promoting national security. NDIA provides a legal and ethical forum for the exchange of information between Industry and Government on National Security issues. NDIA members foster the development of the most innovative and superior equipment, training and support for warfighters and first responders through our divisions, local chapters, affiliated associations and events.
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Caring for and storing an Emergency Kit
Creating an emergency kit for a disaster is the first step, but what happens after that? How can you be sure you have what you need and all items stay current and useable? And are they stored where you need them? Ready.gov provides information on building your emergency kit, as well as maintaining and storing it. To find suggested emergency kit items and learn how to best plan for a disaster, visit www.ready.gov.
Maintaining Your Kit
Just as important as putting your emergency supplies together is maintaining them so they are safe to use when needed. Here are some tips to keep your supplies ready and in good condition: Keep canned food in a cool, dry place. Store boxed food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers to protect from pests and to extend its shelf life. Throw out any canned good that becomes swollen, dented or corroded. Use foods before they go bad and replace them with fresh supplies. Place new items at the back of the storage area and older ones in the front. Change stored food and water supplies every six months. Be sure to write the date you store it on all containers. Re-think your needs every year and update your kit as your family's needs change. Keep items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers, such as an unused trashcan, camping backpack or duffel bag.
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Since you do not know where you will be when an emergency occurs, prepare supplies for home, work and vehicles.
Home Your disaster supplies kit should contain essential food, water and supplies for at least three days. Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave your home quickly. Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept. Additionally, you may want to consider having supplies for sheltering for up to two weeks. Work You need to be prepared to shelter at work for at least 24 hours. Make sure you have food and water and other necessities like medicines in your kit. Also, be sure to have comfortable walking shoes at your workplace in case an evacuation requires walking long distances. Your kit should also be in one container and ready to "grab and go" in case you are evacuated from your workplace. Vehicle In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car. This kit should include: Jumper cables Flashlights and extra batteries First Aid kit and necessary medications in case you are away from home for a prolonged time Food items containing protein such as nuts and energy bars; canned fruit and a portable can opener Water for each person and pet in your car AM/FM radio for traffic reports and emergency messages Cat litter or sand for better tire traction Shovel and Ice scraper Warm clothes, gloves, hat, sturdy boots, jacket and an extra change of clothes Blankets or sleeping bags Also consider: A fully-charged cell phone and phone charger Flares or reflective triangle Baby formula and diapers if you have a small child
Be prepared for an emergency by keeping your gas tank full and if you find yourself stranded, be safe and stay in your car, put on your flashers, call for help and wait until it arrives.
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