South Potomac Pilot, June 29, 2012 by NSASP Public Affairs Office

June 29, 2012

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

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STEM Summer Academy kicks off at Dahlgren School By Andrew Revelos NSASP Staff Writer

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More than 100 middle school students from five local districts came to the Dahlgren School on board Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren on June 25-29 to participate in the annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Summer Academy sponsored by Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). The event is one of many Virginia Demonstration Project (VDP) STEM academies held throughout the state sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD) National Defense Education Project, which promotes science and math education as an investment in DoD's future workforce. While the goals of the week-long academy are educational, the opportunity to conduct experiments with STEM professionals and meet new friends brings smiles to students and the STEM mentors alike. Cmdr. Elvis Mikel, executive officer of Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) and the holder of a STEM degree, welcomed students and thanked school officials, mentors

"The value of a STEM academy is that you have the ability to capture kids' imaginations and sustain it." -- Jake Joseph College of William and Mary

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Teammates Hunter Sellers (l.), 13, a student at King George Middle School and Cameron Gary, 13, a student at DixonSmith Middle School in Stafford, are happy with the way their robot is performing. and everyone else who makes the STEM Summer Academy an annual success story. "Thank you for everything you've done to put this program together," he said. Even though the goal of the STEM Academy is to promote STEM subjects, Mikel encouraged students to

keep an open mind toward all school subjects. "The foundation of a good education is math and science," he said. "Those liberal arts courses round out that complete education." Communication skills will be key for student groups throughout the week as they work together to solve

engineering challenges. The groups are guided by a teacher and the mentorship of a STEM professional. Capt. Mike Smith, NSWCDD commander and a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), seconded Mikel's advice and highlighted all the technologies, some taken for granted, that have changed the world.

Technology taken for granted

"Engineering is extremely important," he said. "This microphone is

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Nelson Brothers making music since they can remember By Jeron Hayes NSASP Public Affairs Gunnar Nelson's first memory is of music. He was two years old and sitting offstage at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, Calif. watching his father entertain park goers, and he knew at that moment music was his destiny. He and his brother Matthew asked for a drum kit and a guitar and never looked back. The twin sons of the late rock and roll icon Ricky Nelson will perform live at the 2012 Naval Support Facility Dahlgren 4th of July Celebration on the Parade Field. The event will begin at 4 p.m. and Nelson will take the stage at 7:15 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. These seasoned performers have more than met their goals in the music industry. By the age of 12 they were playing the L.A. club scene.They signed their first record deal with Capitol Records at age 18 and had their first number one hit at age 20. Citing their Dad as an amazing role model, Nelson remembers, "He

always had an acoustic guitar in his hands. He was always writing." When the twins continually jumped on their father's band's instruments, he purchased instruments of their own and "sent us to play in the barn. It didn't take long for him to realize this wasn't a fad.We were serious," said Nelson.

"When we were eight or nine years old, we were playing with high schoolers," said Nelson. "Then they all left for college, and we just kept playing and doing our own thing." Nelson started out as the drummer of the group, but after an appearance on Saturday Night Live when they were 18, he began to re-think his

music standing. "I told Matt, I need to learn guitar," said Nelson. He said his brother was skeptical, "mostly because I'd never picked up a guitar in my life. I told him I'd practice for 10 hours a day every day for a year and master the guitar," said Nelson. His brother's reaction? "He said, if you can do it, go for it!" Gunnar can now match his brother lick for lick. "Except for bass," he said, "because Matt is so great at it." Their current show, "Ricky Nelson Remembered," covers many of the hits from their father's amazing rock and roll catalog. In addition to the songs, the brothers hope to tell an American story of their Dad's journey as a singer and "what was happening in the world at the time," said Nelson. "He was bringing rock and roll into people's homes and they wouldn't even call it rock and roll, it was so salacious," said Nelson. "They called it rhythm and blues." The Nelson family received hate mail

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STEM: Building students interest in STEM subjects before they reach high school Continued from page 1

taking the sound of my voice vibrating a diaphragm inside here. Attached to that diaphragm is a magnet. The magnet creates a current in the wiring to a bunch of different circuits. It goes up into the speakers where there is another diaphragm up there and it has another diaphragm that vibrates... and that's what your hearing. All of that needed to be designed by engineers." Smith presented students with some videos of the STEM efforts at NSWCDD, including the Scan Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), unmanned boats, gun testing for the Littoral Combat Ship, the software for the Tomahawk cruise missile and the electromagnetic rail gun. An excited gasp came over the students when they were shown highspeed footage of what the latter weapon did to one very unfortunate watermelon. It was a promising start toward the academy's goal of building students' interest in STEM subjects before they reach high school age. Many teachers maintain that this is a critical juncture in young people's educational lives, one which determines their future success in school and beyond. If a student is interested in STEM subjects by high school, they can take the necessary classes to pursue a STEM career. If, by high school, students are uninterested or unable to take classes like algebra, geometry and pre-calculus, they stand little chance of ever making in into a STEM career. For Jordan Watson, a soon-to-be freshman at Stafford High School, attending last year's STEM Summer Academy in Dahlgren has inspired him to stay involved in his classes. "I liked all the different

Jessica Salinas, 14, a student at Rodney E. Thompson Middle School in Stafford County, uses a microscope to zero in on germs.

Lawrence Johnson, 13, a middle school student in Spotsylvania County, programs his robot under the tutelage of Katy Owens, a mathematician with NSWCDD.

U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos

Adrian Fredrick, a teacher in Stafford County, talks to students about how technology is used to fight infectious diseases. stuff we did with the water rockets and robots," he said. "Before I went to the camp, I was wondering when I would ever use this stuff in real life." What didWatson like most about last year's academy? "Building our own creations and making them work." This year,Watson is assisting his younger peers by being one of the academy's junior mentors, who help teachers and mentors administer the academy while pursuing their own research projects. Watson hopes to help students get through any nerv-

ousness they might experience as they meet and work with new friends. "I can help tell them what to expect. I was nervous when I first came."

Capturing imaginations

The week of STEM activity is the product of a year of work for the team of Jane Bachman, director of Dahlgren's STEM Academy and an engineer at NSWCDD. "I'm hoping students see the applications of math and science outside the classroom," she said. "They learn about these things in school,

Jordan Watson, 13, an incoming freshman at Stafford High School, sorts robotic parts in preparation for the STEM Summer Academy activities. Watson attended last year's academy; this year, he serves as a junior mentor. but I'm really hoping they see how they apply in real life." Bachman thanked the base

officialswhoseassistancemakes theacademyinDahlgrenpossible. "I get so much help and

supportonbase. The Naval Surface Warfare Center and [Naval Support Activity] South Potomac are very, very helpful." Bachman was assisted by Dena Kota and Kit Burns, both assigned to NSWCDD, Jake Joseph, assistant director of the STEM Education Alliance at the College of William and Mary School of Education, and Kimberly McGee, a math specialist from Stafford County Schools. For Burns, a chemist, the payoffforallthehardworkand preparation are the students. "It's very rewarding, very exciting," she said. "Especially when you begin to see [students'] brains click on... you see the light bulb." Like many of the mentors, Burns thought her own career path may have had more sure footing if such STEM outreaches existed when she was in school. "I really wish that I had this kind of opportunity years ago," she said. "I had to pick and find my way. My children are in college. If this opportunity had been as developed when they went through [middle and high school], they would have many more opportunities to define themselves. I wish my children had this kind of focused opportunity." Of course, advancing down a STEM career path is hard work, the kind that does not come easily without a passion for the disciplines. "ThevalueofaSTEMacademy is thatyou have the ability to capture kids' imaginations and sustain it," said Joseph. "The road to becoming a scientist or engineer is very long and it's difficult. The dream associated with being able to design the things we use every day has got to be sustained by things like this. The kids need to be able to see the importance of applying the knowledge they've learned in school."

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Weather experiments lead to ‘cloud formation’ discovery 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.

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.

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

By John J. Joyce NSWC Dahlgren Division Corporate Communications A newly discovered radar capability to detect individual cloud hydrometers in the free atmosphere can impact future performance of combat systems and military decision making, Navy scientists announced today. The technical details of the capability - made possible with a very high-resolution Doppler radar - are expounded in a paper entitled "Radar Observations of Individual Rain Drops in the Free Atmosphere" published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal May 28. "This series of experiments demonstrate classic science," said Dr. Mark Anderson, a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) principal systems scientist who co-authored the paper. "The Navy's ultimate hope in understanding these cloud formations is to improve the description and forecasting of severe weather which in-turn would help the Navy and DoD (Department of Defense) in evaluating systems performance and in day-to-day decision making." The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) multi-agency study revealed the unexpected and is improving scientists' understanding of the dynamics and structure of cloud systems. "The signal processing of the radar returns revealed that these cloud details led to the unanticipated observations of individual rain drops - a first ever observation through remote sensing means," explained Anderson. A team of specialists spanning an area of expertise from cloud physics and dynamics to radar theory, design, and applications - coordinated the series of weather experiments with the Naval Ordinance Test Unit, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Facility, and NASA between 2008 and 2010. Atmospheric remote sens-

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Jeffrey Richardson

Aerographer's Mate Airman Mathew T. Chesko, right, and Aerographer's Mate 3rd Class Josh C. Nelson launch a weather balloon from the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility on its first operational deployment conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. ing has played a pivotal role in the increasingly sophisticated representation of clouds in the numerical models used to assess global and regional climate change. This modeling is successful because the bulk cloud properties are based on statistical analysis of the returned microwave signals scattered by diverse particles comprised of numerous, perhaps billions, of cloud hydrometeors illuminated within a given radar pulse volume. "The study has shown that it is now possible to combine bulk measurements with nearly simultaneous measurements of the individual cloud particles themselves," said the NRL study's lead author, Dr. Jerome Schmidt. Schmidt and his team of scientists hope that such coupling with a single instrument will lead to new understanding of the dynamics and structure of the cloud systems that exert a strong control on our everyday weather and longterm climate. They expect their research to motivate the design of new weather research radars which will help unlock remaining secrets of cloud and precipita-

tion formation such as the development and movement of large hail stones which lead to over a billion dollars in damage annually to crops and property in the United States alone. "The original intent of the study was to establish methods that accurately measure NRL's ability to predict various forms of stormy weather and cloud liquid and ice water content," said Anderson. "As the experiments progressed, the team began to realize that they were observing cloud structures with a radar at the unprecedented range resolution of 0.5 meters - a world's best." In addition to studying the properties of various cloud systems, the experiments evaluated the ability of the U.S. Navy's Mid-Course Radar to retrieve information on the internal cloud flow and precipitation structure. The team used an instrumented research aircraft to conduct field projects during the height of the Florida summer convective season to collect radar data, launch weather balloons and collect "in situ" (in position) cloud data. The scientists documented

other features of the local cloud systems using a variety of complimentary surfacebased sensors and cameras which continually monitor the sky conditions and guide the placement of the aircraft and the high-resolution radar beam. The result of one study captured the structure of a deep convective cloud system as it passed over the vertically pointed radar and revealed both the bulk radar reflectivity structure and the nature of individual rain drops which appear as linear streaks while traversing the narrow radar beam on their way to the surface. The multi-agency effort included scientists from NRL's Marine Meteorology Division, NSWCDD Strategic and Weapon Control Systems Department, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, L-3 Interstate Electronics Corp., Radar Technology Specialists Corp., Weather Modification, Inc., and students from universities as far away as the Institute of Geophysics located at the University of Warsaw, Poland.

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 be-

ing offered to Defenders of Freedom for $18 per ticket. The day of fun will include a free concert ticket for the 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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Base Happenings Dahlgren

Secretary for Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs visits Dahlgren

ASBP Blood Drive Schedule Next Drive July 10!

Armed Services Blood Program will hold a blood drive on Tues., Fri., July 10 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Bldg. 1470 Conference Room. 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!

Dahlgren Commissary News

Dahlgren Commissary hours of operation for Independence Day, July 4 will be 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The commissary will hold a Seafood Road Show and Farmers Market on July 19 - 21 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Dahlgren to Host 4th of July Event

NSF Dahlgren will host a base open house on July 4th. 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 more 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.

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

The Honorable Terrie Suit, Secretary of Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs for the Commonwealth of Virginia, met with Capt. Pete Nette, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) on June 13. Suit and members of her staff visited Naval Support Facility Dahlgren to learn more about the installation's role in the nation's defense and the economic impact of the installation in the surrounding region.

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and death threats. "It was very intense. He was accused of playing the devil's music," said Nelson. While the brothers now love presenting the show, the initial request by a commanding officer at a naval base in Yokosuka, Japan several years ago to play a Thanksgiving show for Sailors was met with some resistance. "He said he wanted us to come and entertain his Sailors, but he loved our Dad and wanted us to

play his music." He now says they play the show with "ferocity. Rockabilly should be played passionately and that's what we do," said Nelson. Above all, the Nelson brothers have followed their father's guidance given early on in their careers. "If I filled out a job application today, I would list myself as a songwriter," said Nelson. He recalls many acts over the years that met with success but their songs "sucked. They never focused on songwriting," said Nelson. "Dad impressed on us, everyone needs hit songs. Publishing companies won't give you the best

material, they save it for their biggest artists. You've got to right your hits yourself. Be songwriters first and foremost," said Nelson. Their visit to Dahlgren for July 4th will give them a chance to salute military members, a cause that hits close to home. From their grandfather Tom Harmon, who flew P-38 Lightnings inWorld War II to cousins who currently serve in the Marine Corps and Navy, the Nelson brothers are proud to be able to entertain the troops. "We should do more of it," said Nelson. He cited their performance at a 9/11 Tribute in 2002 as one of their proudest moments.

He said they feel a kinship with military members. "There is a camaraderie, whether you have a gun or a guitar in hand. You're out there, away from family and loved ones. You have to make friends quickly. You have to adapt and be flexible. We're all making the best of a bad situation, understanding separation and what you're missing as life goes on around you." He called the similarities a "spiritual brotherhood. We have so much respect for the military and all they do. We can't wait to get to Dahlgren and play for you."

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MWR Highlights 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. Call 301-744-4616 and the pool staff will be able to assist you.

Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons are offered by MWR for all skill levels and at a variety of times to suit your needs. All classes are supervised by Red Cross Water Safety instructors. Military $30 per child, all other eligible patrons $40 per child. Call 301-744-4616 for more information or to register your child.

Library 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 contin-

uing through August 13. Stop by the Library for more information.

Dahlgren Liberty Center Liberty Fourth of July BBQ

July 4, 2012 at 11:00a.m. Cost: Free / Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Celebrate the Fourth of July with a Liberty cookout. For more information contact the Liberty Center at 540-653-7277.

Special Events Fourth of July Fireworks at NSF Dahlgren

July 4, 2012 gates open to the public at 4:00 pm Join us for live music, a singing competition, a car show, inflatables, zip line, kid's games and food and beverages available for purchase. Fireworks will start at 9:15 pm. For more information please contact the ITT office at 540-653-8785.

Auto Skills Center Clean Tips Class

July 9, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Learn how to keep not only the inside of your car clean but your engine as well. Keep your wheels shining too. For more information contact 540-653-4900.

Cannonball Lanes Bowling Center

Dahlgren Movie Theater

Cosmic Bowling

Every Friday and Saturday in July from 7 p.m. - midnight Enjoy music and lights while bowling. Eligible patrons include all with base access. For more information contact Cannonball Lanes at 540-653-7327.

Family Fun Bowling

Every Wednesday in July $30.00 for one lane for an hour, one pitcher of soda, and one large single topping pizza. Bowling shoes are extra. Eligible patrons include all with base access. For more information contact Cannonball Lanes at 540-653-7327.

All-U-Can Bowl

Fridays in July from 7 p.m. - Midnight Come out on Friday Nights and enjoy 2 hours of All-U-Can Bowl fun. Military is $5.95 per person and civilian is $6.95 per person. Shoes are not included in price. Eligible patrons include all with base access. For more information contact Cannonball Lanes 540-653-7327.

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 3D will cost an additional $1 to ticket price. June 29 - The Dictator Rated R - 83 min. June 30 - What To Expect When You're Expecting Rated PG-13 - 110 min.

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Community Notes Dahlgren 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 29 - US Navy Cruisers - Rock July 6 - John O'Loughlin and the Blarney Stones Band - Irish Traditional July 13 - Jennifer Cutting and OCEAN Celtic Band - Contemporary Celtic July 20 - Higher Hands - Contemporary Hip-Hop & Funk July 27 - The Kajun Kelley Band - Rock & Alternative

Hunt Ford 42nd Anniversary Celebration Car Show

Come to the Hunt Ford 42nd Anniversary Celebration Car Show at 6825 Crain Highway, La Plata, on Saturday, June 30 (rain date is July 7). Registration begins at 9 a.m., show begins at 10 a.m. Awards presentation is at 3 p.m. Registration is $20 per vehicle entered plus a donation of two non-perishable food items for the Southern Maryland Food Bank. Entries must be a Ford Motor Company powered and bodied vehicle. Trophies will be given to the top 10 vehicles by participant vote. Special awards are to be given by Chick-fil-A of La Plata and Hometown Car and Food and beverages will be available for sale at the show. Music will be provided.

Sotterley Colonial Farm Summer Mini Camps at Sotterley Plantation

Spaces are available for this year's Summer Mini Camps - "Sotterley Colonial Farm." Camps will be held July 9 - 11, grades 3 - 5; July 16 - 18, grades 6 - 8; and July 23 - 25, Grades 3 - 5. Students will have the opportunity to learn about Sotterley's history as a farming

community in creative and fantastically fun ways! They will work on team projects, hike in the morning, visit animals, experience nature, learn and experience foodways of the colonial period, learn about tools, planting, eco-system, and animal husbandry and learn how the river and the tidewater was and is still unique. Groups are limited to 25 students. Tuition: $95. Tuition for children of Sotterley Members: $85. Registration is now open. Print registration form directly from our website: www.sotterley.org.

National Night Out Event to be Held in Nanjemoy

The NanjemoyVolunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and the Nanjemoy Community Center are partnering to bring you the "National Night Out" crime and drug prevention event onTuesday, August 7 from 6 - 8 p.m.You and your family will enjoy an evening filled with entertainment, FREE FOOD, games, activities, door prizes, and much more! There will also be a "School Supply Give Away" for school-aged children. The "29th Annual National Night Out", is a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Join your community at the Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary for this wonderful event! For more information, contact the Nanjemoy Community Center Coordinator at 301-246-9612 Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Night of the Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sunset Fundraiser The PortTobacco River Conservancy presents its 5th Annual "Night on the River" Sunset Fundraiser on Thursday, Aug. 9, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Port Tobacco Restaurant, 7536 Shirley Boulevard, Port Tobacco, Md. The event will include a silent auction, 50/50 Raffle, hors d'oeuvres and deserts, and cash bar. Tickets are $35 per person. Phone Heather at 301-751-3872 or email ptrcmd1@gmail.com for tickets. Check out the website www.porttobaccoriver.org.

County Seeks Images for "Photo of the Week" Program CharlesCountyGovernmentnowfeaturesa "Photo of theWeek" section on its new and improved website www.CharlesCountyMD.gov. Citizens are encouraged to help us celebrate CharlesCountybyshowingoffallthebeautyour hometown has to offer. Each week, a random image will be selected from among all submitted entries. The selected photo will be posted on the homepage of the website, and also placed on the Charles County Government Facebook page and online photo gallery. For a chance to have your photo featured as the "Photo of theWeek," e-mail MediaPromotions@CharlesCounty.org. Entries must include the full name of the individual submitting the photo, location, and brief photo description. The "Photo of the Week" program is not a contest. Photos are randomly selected, and must be high resolution. All entries must adhere to program rules. Complete "Photo of the Week" program rules are available at www.CharlesCountyMD.gov.

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Dahlgren gives the gift of life

Corpsmen and health staff who helped Dahlgren personnel give blood June 19 went out of their way to ensure donors received stylish bandages.

Young blood: Matthew Robison, an intern assigned to Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense, gives blood during Dahlgren's blood drive June 19.

The Armed Services Blood Program held a blood drive at the ATRC Auditorium on Tuesday. Nearly 30 donors took the time to visit and make a donation that benefits military members and their families worldwide, including wounded warriors recovering from injuries at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda. Civilian employee Matthew Robison, an intern at Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense, heard about the blood drive through an all hands email and donated for the third time here at Dahlgren. He said he was happy to "help people" and would be a return donor. The next blood drive will be held July 13 at the Bldg. 1470 Conference Room from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For those that would like to make an appointment, visit http://www.militaryblood.dod.mil/wrnmmc/appts.aspx. Scroll down towards the bottom of the page to find NSF Dahlgren. For more information, call (540) 284-0129.

Virginia Launches V3 Initiative to Increase Veteran Employment RICHMOND, Va. -- The Department of Veterans Services (DVS) recently announced the "VirginiaValuesVeterans (V3) initiative that will help successfully recruit and retain military veterans. Representing companies ranging in size from 20 employees up to corporations such as Anthem, Dominion Resources and Amazon.com, hiring managers and senior executives attending a conference held earlier this month to announce the initiative all had two essential qualifications in common: they are all hiring inVirginia and are committed to hiring military veterans. The V3 initiative will work to develop a state-wide approach to reducing veteran unemployment. By some estimates, the unemployment rate for veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq is close to 30 percent. V3, at its core, is an economic investment initiative to recapitalize Virginia's workforce. "It is our duty to serve the men and women of America's armed forces who have served their country so bravely around the world and are coming home to Virginia," said Governor Bob McDonnell. "The Commonwealth is home to many of our countries greatest military units and their families, and our active duty, reserve and retired military members deserve to return to good paying jobs that use their skills learned in the military to serve their fellow citizens back home. I applaud DVS and the companies involved in this effort for doing their part to put these veterans back to work, and to help makeVirginia the most veteran-friendly state in the nation." In his keynote address for the V3 event, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling said, "Uncle Sam has already selected a cadre of well-trained and disciplined potential employees for Virginia businesses. We don't want our veterans to have to look for a job. We want a job looking for them when they come out of the military." V3 offers customized workforce assessment and training to companies committed to hiring and retaining veterans as part of their workforce. Participating companies will embark on a certification process that includes developing a pipeline

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Safety Fair highlights Naval Support Activity South Potomac hosted a safety fair June 20 at Naval Support Facility Dahl[ gren's parade field. Personnel from across Dahlgren and Indian Head saw the latest and greatest in safety gear and tools. Participants were also treated to demonstrations from the Southern Mary-

land Electric Cooperative (SMECO) and NSASP Safety Office. The latter demo showed participants the danger airbags pose to children. Craig Pratt, safety and occupational health specialist for NSASP, thanked Lew's Auto Service and Salvage for donating the airbags used in the demo.

Dan Moore (standing), regional lead instructor for the NDW Traffic Safety Program, shows a participant at the NSASP Safety Fair how to take a virtual spin on the Honda Smart Trainer, a motorcycle training simulator.

Tracy Fisher, an electrician for NAVFACWASH who works onboard NSF Indian Head, wears "beer goggles" as she takes a swerving drive in a golf cart Sgt. M. Johnson (l.), a police officer for NSASP, checks out safety gear disguided by Cpl. Joseph Walton, a police officer for NSASP. played by Nick Hart, safety compliance manager for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for the Fredericksburg area.

Bang! A demonstration by the NSASP Safety Office illustrates the danger airbags pose for small children.

Susan Thomas (r.), hazardous material program manager for NSWCDD, presents some of the latest safety technology to Stephen Eckel, command information officer for NSWCDD.

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Operation Homefront seeks volunteers for Back-to-School Brigade SAN ANTONIO - Operation Homefront, the national non-profit that provides emergency financial and other assistance to military families and Wounded Warriors, has opened its annual Back-to-School Brigade program to collect school supplies for military kids. Operation Homefront and its organizations and volunteers across the nation are collecting donated school supplies, along with monetary donations, that they will distribute to the children of service members at the beginning of the school year in the Fall. This year marks the sixth annual campaign by Operation Homefront to give the children of military families the opportunity to start school with all the supplies they need to be successful. Operation Homefront is seeking volunteers from communities nationwide to help pick up donated supplies at local collection points, stuff backpacks and assist at distribution parties. Anyone interested in helping military kids can log on to OperationHomefront.net/backtoschoolbrigade or Facebook.com/OperationHomefront to learn more about how to volunteer or make a donation. "Military families, especially those in the lower and mid-grade enlisted ranks, can see a

real money crunch at back-to-school time," said Jim Knotts, president and CEO of Operation Homefront. "People in the community who want to say thank you to military families can make a real contribution by being part of the Back-to-School Brigade program." At a recent Operation Homefront event honoring military kids, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey said, "It's incredible to watch the young men and women of our military families grow up. We have a lot to be thankful for, and military children are probably right at the top of the list. Our kids have the unique opportunity to be whatever they want to be." National corporate sponsors for the Backto-School Brigade program include Dollar Tree, Veterans United Foundation, BAE Systems, and Office Depot Foundation. In 2011, the Back-to-School Brigade program raised over $2 million in monetary donations and school supplies nationwide for military kids. Through the generosity of individual and corporate contributors, Operation Homefront provided 30,000 backpacks to fill with school supplies for children of military service members.

Log on to OperationHomefront.net for more details on how to contribute. In the coming weeks, Operation Home-

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Transition Benefits â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Life after Sailors' selection for ERB By Patrick Foughty CNIC Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) -- When Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate(SW/AW) Anthony Hughes received news in November 2011, that he was on the Enlisted Retention Board (ERB) list he felt like his life was over. "I remember my CO (commanding officer) sitting me down and saying 'Chief, I've got some bad news,' and I immediately knew what was coming," said Hughes. His commanding officer informed him of his selection for ERB, which angered him. "I felt like I had honored my part of the bargain, and the Navy had just backed out on the deal," said Hughes. Instead of giving up or feeling sorry for himself, Hughes said he quickly accepted the news and started looking toward the future. "I literally knew exactly what I had to do at that very moment; from that day on my only mission was to get my family back home, so I could get a new job ASAP." Hughes is one of 2,946 Sailors chosen for separation by the ERB in late 2011, all of whom were from a list of approximately 16,000 records the board reviewed to help reduce manning and meet quotas in various rates across the fleet.With record high retention and low attrition among active duty Sailors, the Navy became overmanned by greater than 103 percent in 31 of 84 ratings, resulting in increased competition and reduced advancement opportunities for strong-performing Sailors to reenlist. The ERB was introduced to allow the Navy to achieve stability and fit across the force

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to recruit veterans, completing a pilot program, and ultimately setting measurable goals for hiring and retaining veterans. Currently, there are dozens of separate efforts targeted to help veterans with training in job search techniques, resume preparation, interview-

while retaining balance based on seniority, skills, and experience. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert explained in his official blog that, "ERB reduces overall manpower by reducing the number of Sailors in overmanned ratings through conversions and separations." Navy leadership realized; however, that while the ERB was fair and necessary for the needs of the Navy, it also left Sailors with questions and concerns for their future. "The ERB and follow-on transition process have my full attention," wrote Greenert, "we are putting great efforts to ensure the ERB process is being conducted professionally and fairly. More importantly, we look to ensure that the means for transition is clear, broadly applied, open and readily available." For Hughes, that message couldn't have been clearer. "I knew I couldn't mess around," he said. "With a wife and two small kids, I have mouths to feed and bills to pay. There was no way I was going to let this situation mess up my family and our way of life, and as it turned out, neither was the Navy." Soon after Hughes received the news, a representative from Challenger, Gray and Christmas (CGC), a firm contracted by the Navy to provide extensive transition services for ERB Sailors, reached out to him and began working with him on his life after active duty. "One thing that I really needed to work on was my resume, I was taking action on all other areas of my life, from my move to my out processing, but my resume needed work, and the folks at CGC really helped with it."

ing skills, and transition assistance from a military to civilian work environment in Virginia. The V3 initiative represents a new and innovative approach to veterans' employment by focusing on helping employers build veteran-employment pipelines that will attract, hire, train and retain veterans as part of their workforce. This new concept is a paradigm shift in how the employment process has historically worked.

"TheV3 initiative couldn't have begun at a better time," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Terrie Suit. "With the tough economy, high unemployment rates and large number of new veterans and transitioning military personnel leaving the Armed Forces it is absolutely imperative that the Commonwealth of Virginia take every opportunity to assist where we can. V3 is a winwin situation for all parties in-

Hughes said he was very impressed with the comprehensive resume services offered by CGC. "I felt like I was talking with someone that had been through the transition process, was in a similar position in the service when they were active duty, so they knew literally all the aspects of creating a resume for me," he said. "In the end my future employer told me my resume was excellent, and a key reason I got the job." CGC is an employment placement firm that was contracted to "continue to build on the job skills, success and training acquired during Sailors' careers and succeed in the civilian job market," said Rick Trimmer, a contract manager for Commander, Navy Installations Command, who manages CGC's contract. "We (the Navy) have asked them to reach out to each ERB Sailor and offer as much assistance in their employment transition as possible, from resume writing to help finding employers that need Sailors with their specific skill sets." Hughes explained that CGC worked in a partnership with other firms and assigned him a personal coach to help with his transition. "The coach I had, Dennis, offered to take my phone calls with questions or concerns at any time, he even gave me his personal cell phone number. I knew he was doing everything he could to help me find a job," he said. Hughes reiterated that while CGC was a great help, they couldn't do all the work. "A lot of this is self motivation," he said. "Sure, they'll help you, but you need to take

volved and I'm very proud of DVS for their efforts." Joe Barto, Founder and President of TMG, noted that veterans already have the basic skills and characteristics a company looks for-strong work ethic, team orientation, resilience, flexibility, reliability and leadership skills. "No matter who you hire, you're going to have to train them to use your company's equipment and follow your company's procedures," said

initiative and work with them too. For instance they could only give me a draft for the resume; I had to fill out my information before their editors could make it presentable." CGC is also contracted to assist with actual job search help by providing employment resources to Sailors and even practice interviews and salary negotiation techniques. In the end, Hughes' setback turned out to be a road to a new a bright future, noted his wife Nikki Hughes. "The main 'stressor' with getting out of the Navy is clearly the job search," said Nikki Hughes. "But I must say, within the blink of an eye Anthony had a job offer...with the ERB resources (CGC) plus my husband's natural abilities to take charge of the situation, we are ready for the next chapter!" Hughes has a job offer with a local contracting company in his hometown of Crane, Ind., where he plans to settle his family after he leaves active duty in September 2012. The Navy's contract with CGC is extensive and tasks them to reach out to all ERB Sailors. Sailors are encouraged to contact CGC by calling 1-800-971-4288 or by e-mail at cgcusnavy@challengergray.com if they desire services and have not heard from CGC. Sailors can also contact the Help Center at Commander, Navy Personnel Command by calling 866-827-5672 for more information. For more information visit the NPC ERB Web Page at www.npc.navy.mil/boards/ERB/, contact the NPC customer service center at 1866-U-ASK-NPC (1-866-827-5672) or email cscmailbox@navy.mil.

Barto, himself a U.S. Army veteran. "The men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces come to you with the skills you really need, the ones that are not easily taught." DVS will work to identify and highlight to military veterans those Virginia companies who have made the commitment to go beyond simply being "veteran friendly," and make themselves "veteran-strong."

The June conference was the first of fiveV3 conferences that will be held by DVS. Additional V3 conferences will take place in Northern Virginia on Aug. 16, Hampton Roads in October, the Shenandoah Valley in December, and western Virginia in February 2013. The first annualV3 summit will be held in Richmond in May 2013. To learn more about VirginiaValuesVeterans,visitwww .virginiavaluesvets.com/2012.

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