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'STEMposium' takes over Dahlgren School By Andrew Revelos NSASP Staff Writer Former elementary and middle school students of a certain age may be hard-pressed to remember experiments as lively and engaging as the ones taken on by students of the Dahlgren School at a May 3 "STEMposium." Parents joined students and teachers at the culmination of the week long event to see the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) experiments prepared by each class. A panel of STEM professionals with the Naval SurfaceWarfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) addressed students in the Advancement Via Individual Achievement (AVID) program just before parents arrived. Their message to students was simple: understand the process of problem-solving and apply yourself. "If you have a work schedule, time you can dedicate to homework, instead of waiting to the last second to finish everything, it will benefit you," said Stephen Dix, a system safety engineer. Dixon volunteered his time alongside NSWCDD employees LaChanda Anaganwoke, Joel Gillespie and Kelvin Medina. "We are fortunate to have great engineer role models here at Dahlgren," said Alice Herring, principal of the Dahlgren School. "We thank them for showing their enthusiasm as panel participants, guest speakers, and mentors." Herring said teachers appreciated the message of the panel. "When
NSWCDD professionals (l. to r.) LaChanda Anaganwoke, Stephen Dix, Joel Gillespie and Kelvin Medina formed a panel to talk with students in the Advancement Via Individual Achievement (AVID) program, in conjunction with Dahlgren School's STEMposium.
U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos
Charlie Brinkman, 6, is the picture of concentration as he tries to build a domino bridge at the Dahlgren School's STEMposium.
panel members mentioned team work, organization, being able to summarize their findings and communication as key components to their success, the students asked, 'Did our teachers pay you to say that?'," recounted Herring. "While they didn't pay the panel to say that, they all certainly agree." Teachers worked to not only bring home the importance of those skills, but to do so in a way that looked suspiciously like fun. Students in music class made phonographs; middle school students experimented with Lego robotics; fifth graders made Angry Birds launchers in what was the most raucous and popular experiment of the day.
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Aegis BMD security officer recognized By Andrew Revelos NSASP Staff Writer
A security officer for the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Field Activity, the Dahlgren-based arm of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), was recognized for superior performance of duties in the workplace, dependability and community service. For Pam Hall, COGAR Security Group Officer of the Year, customer service just comes naturally. For the last four years, employees at Aegis BMD have come to recognize Hall's smiling face and happy personality. The Missouri-born, Virginiaraised security officer has worked in a variety of positions onboard Naval Support facility (NSF) since she took her first job on base 28 years ago. "I started out in food service in 1984," said Hall, explaining the importance of customer service throughout her career. "I've done customer service my entire life. I'm a fast learner and I can pick up anything."
U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos
Pam Hall, security officer for the COGAR Security Group at the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense, was recognized as the COGAR Officer of the Year for her superior customer service, dependability and community service.
Like many military contractors, Hall has grown attached to her clientele, whose observations were an important part of the award calculus. "It feels great to be recognized by the people I serve," she said. "It's an honor." Hall recently moved up in her job to a cameramonitoring position and spoke about her day-today experience. "Staying focused isn't always easy," she said. "I have to make sure that if, for instance, someone falls in the parking lot, I'm watching." Hall's concern for the welfare of others is not confined to the workplace, however. When a massive tornado devastated the town of Joplin, Mo. in May of last year, Hall used her vacation to help tornado victims. "I have an 86-year old aunt who lives in Joplin," she said. "Every street around her house was wiped out; her house and a few others were the only ones in the area that were still standing."
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From Baghdad to the U.S.
Historic grill dedicated at Stump Neck By Andrew Revelos NSASP Staff Writer
Across America, grilling season has begun in earnest for friends and families. A different type of family, however, dedicated a very special grill at an Apr. 17 cookout at Naval Support Facility Indian Head's Stump Neck Annex.. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Techs from all military branches, as well as EOD civilians who served in Iraq, may recognize the behemoth custom grill: it served as a downtime focal point at the "Alamo," part of the compound that housed Joint Task Force Troy in Baghdad. There, the first-ever Combined Explosives Exploitation Cell (CEXC, pronounced 'sexy') assembled intelligence specialists and explosive experts in 2003 to combat the deadly threat posed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Members of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), the Technical Support Detachment of the Naval EOD Technology Division (NAVEODTECHDIV) at Stump Neck Annex, law enforcement and international allies combined efforts to share knowledge about IEDs and minimize the damage they cause. Volumes could be written about that effort, but reminiscing about the war's big details was not the main reason personnel associated with CEXC met on the shores of the Potomac River. They met to share memories about one of the war's few pleasures. Master Chief Logistics Specialist Sol Costin and Logistics Specialist 1st Class Jarriel Gardner received the grill from Iraq in March. The camaraderie of hanging out with likeminded friends around a fire and enjoying grilled burgers is as inviting in Maryland as it is in Baghdad, after all. EOD Techs and support personnel marveled at the grill's refurbishment, a sanding and re-
The grill that served EOD Techs at the Alamo in Baghdad was constructed from an air compressor tank, with Army markings from the 1st Infantry Division and the 2/8 Cavalry.
U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos
LSCM Sol Costin flips burger Apr. 17 on the heavy, custommade grill that served EOD Techs at the Alamo, part of the compound that housed the Combined Explosives Exploitation Cell (CEXC) in Baghdad. painting job performed by Costin. There are Army markings on the exceptionally heavy grill, which was fabricated out of an air compressor tank. Chimneys welded onto the top of the grill look like they came from five-ton trucks. A Stump Neckbased Navy contractor said he was at the Alamo when a machine shop for armored vehicles added a thick steel smoker box. The armored pedigree shows: the grill appeared to be literally bulletproof, even if its journey into Navy possession is not exactly clear.
"Somebody put some work into it," said Cmdr. Paco Porter, officerin-charge of the Technical Support Detachment. "If it could talk, it could tell some stories." The aforementioned contractor, who asked to be called only by his first name, spent six years in Iraq. "It was great as long as the food was good," said Robert, who remembered the many holiday meals cooked on the grill. "It kept morale up. It made you feel like you were in someone's back yard." The grill was more than a spot to
A brass plaque on the grill's heavy steel door denotes its significance to the service members, civilian employees and contractors who supported the Combined Explosives Exploitation Cell (CEXC) mission in Iraq. unwind in Baghdad; it also served as the setting of informal meetings between EOD leaders and their peers and allies. Another contractor laughed when he remembered acquiring a box of steaks in anticipation of a big meeting. By the time the meeting occurred, the steaks had disappeared. As always, ownership in a war zone is a fickle thing. Master Sgt.Will Cameron, an Air Force EOD Tech, remembered the spirit of the Alamo. "We'd grab as
much food as we could and cook it," he said. "The grill is pretty neat because of its history." Costin provided the burgers for grill's first CONUS get-together and explained the grill's significance. All EOD Techs received training at the Alamo when they arrived in-country. "Every EOD Tech who served in Iraq ate off this grill," he said. "Some of them did not come back."
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Teacher JackieWorthy's 4th grade "mined" for chocolate with two different types of chocolate chip cookies in an exercise that was startlingly comprehensive. Students not only had to calculate the cost of using different tools to extract chocolate, but also had to consider the value of the leftover cookie. The more damaged the cookie, the greater the cost of environmental cleanup. Herring said the STEMposium experiments' close resemblance to the real world was by design. "The aim of the STEMposium was to kick off the use of the engineering process with students, parents and teachers to problem solve by using science, technology and math," she said. "In the future, we hope to see current Dahlgren students serving in science and math fields and seeing the application of science and math in real world solutions." Susan Gafford, educational technologist instructional support specialist for the De-
U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos
FC1 Nathan Hathway (l.) and his daughter Sidney, 7, work together to build a bridge on an interactive projector screen.
partment of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) for the New York, Virginia and Puerto Rico district, applauded the STEMposium. "This is my first visit to the Dahlgren School and I'm very impressed," she said. For Gafford, the STEMposium is a small but important piece of a bigger picture. "STEM education is a big push within the Department of Defense (DoD) because [military leaders] know they need people in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math," she said. "So they've partnered with DODEA to put STEM professionals into each of our high schools to talk about their fields and how education prepared them to take on their projects." Dahlgren, said Gafford, is uniquely qualified to undertake such a partnership. "Dahlgren is the perfect place for this because there are so many STEM professionals here," she said. "It is a community of engineers and scientists and so students here have been able to learn from people who know how important it is to focus in school."
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University of Mary Washington NSWCDD Academic Fair CARPOOL/VANPOOL WANTED Van or Car pool desired from Fredericksburg or King George to Indian Head, Monday thru Friday with one RDO, prefer 7-430, but hours can be negotiated. 703-909-3380. Riders wanted to start a carpool from the Northern Neck (Lively/Lancaster), passing through Warsaw at 0605 and Montross at 0615, arriving at Dahlgren by 0700; leaving Dahlgren at 1600. Call Lea at 540-653-6776 or 571-232-5412 (cell). From the Ferry Farm area to Dahlgren Bldg. 1500 area. Prefer early work hours. Call Mark, 540-653-2148. Riders wanted for van pool. Leaves from Richmond at Home Depot on Atlee-Elmont Rd. (exit # 86B off I-95) to Dahlgren. Call David at (540) 653-9203. Clinton, Md., to Dahlgren. Hours are flexible (0600 - 1700). Call Miranda at 703692-9590. Carpool/vanpool wanted from Montross area to Dahlgren. Can also take up to 3 or 4 riders from here if they would prefer me to drive. Call Doc at 252-670-6686. Early risers only.
Want to start a carpool? Need riders? “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 540653-8153.
FREDERICKSBURG RIDESHARING SERVICE GWRideConnect is a free ridesharing service that assists persons who are seeking daily transportation from Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline and King George counties to employment locations in Dahlgren among other employment sites. Go to www.gwregion.org/gwride connect.html.
The 2012 Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Academic Fair - scheduled for Tuesday, May 15 from 12p.m.-3:00p.m. at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus - features an open-house format enabling employees to visit the annual event as their schedules permit. "We look forward to hosting this event and reminding members of our workforce of all of the tremendous academic opportunities that they have available to them here at NSWC Dahlgren," said NSWCDD Academic Programs Manager Debbie Bardine. This year, academic participants include: Common-
wealth Graduate Engineering Program Schools - George Mason University, Old Dominion University, University of Virginia,Virginia Commonwealth University, and Virginia Tech; University of Mary Washington; Naval Postgraduate School; and Rappahannock Community College and Germanna Community College. In addition to NSWCDD employees, active military, employees of other Naval Support Facility Dahlgren tenant commands and government contractors are welcome to attend. "Members of theWorkforce Development and Training team will be on-hand to answer questions related to basic
academic benefits, policies and procedures here at NSWC Dahlgren," said Bardine. Effective January of 2012, academic classes that were previously hosted on-base at JDs Training and Conference Center were relocated to the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus, site of this year's Academic Fair. "We hope attendees will take advantage of the opportunity to take a look around the state-of-the-art training and educational facility the day of the event," said Bardine. "Our last Academic Fair was held in the Fall of 2010. Since that time, NSWC Dahlgren has hired over 300 new employees."
Although new NSWCDD employees are introduced to academic opportunities via the Employee Familiarization Program, the Academic Fair will provide a unique opportunity for employees to ask policy and procedure questions of NSWCDDWorkforce Development Training Branch representatives as well as program specific questions of the various school representatives. For information on current events and academic opportunities at NSWC Dahlgren Division, please visit the following website: https://wwwdd. nmci.navy.mil/program/Work force_Development_Branch/ Academic.html
Dahlgren Training Center promotes Sexual Assault Awareness The Aegis Training and Readiness Center's (ATRC) Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) observed Sexual Assault Awareness Month by having an art competition for Sailors to promote sexual awareness through the expression of art. The winners were announced at the ATRC's awards ceremony in the Arleigh Burke Auditorium April 27. Teams of Sailors, not to exceed three, or individual Sailors were highly encouraged to partake in the art contest. The art could be in whatever form the Sailor or Sailors found value in but in good taste. Submissions consisted of drawings, posters, and even poetry. Fire Controlman 3rd Class Erica Placeres and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Samantha Wolfe, SPY students, won 1st
place with their poster that conveyed the inability of victims to speak out due to the stigma associated with sexual assault. "The only way to have victims feel comfortable in stepping forward is to raise awareness of the support that the Navy offers to those who are in need," explained Placeres. "The photos are of Sailors from this command to highlight that anyone can be a victim and that it is all of our duties to face this issue head on." Fire Controlman 3rd Class Meagan Hicks, also a SPY student, won second place with her drawing titled 'Raise Your Voice' that emphasized the importance of being an active bystander. "I attended a sexual assault presentation at Central Michigan University entitled 'No Zebras, No Excuses' when I was
stationed at Great Lakes," Hicks said. "When a zebra is attacked by a lion, the other zebras will watch and not intervene. My interpretation was that we cannot be zebras. We need to intervene and raise our voice not just in April, but throughout the year." ATRC's tactical maintenance staff member, Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jonathan Walters, won third place with his creativeness. Walters wrote a poem titled "Silently Waiting" that expressed the silence of a victim and how that impacts the life of the victim. "I wrote this poem to bring awareness on how sexual assault affects the victim," explained Walters. "The victim has to live with this for the rest of his or her life...they will never forget." Fire Controlman 1st Class Earl Ashley, a work center su-
pervisor for ATRC's training support directorate and currently ATRC's Support Person of the Quarter, was the contest coordinator. "ATRC's CSADD wanted to provide Sailors an opportunity to express their thoughts about sexual assault through a creative outlet rather than the standard power point presentation," Ashley said. "Our winning submissions clearly illustrate how sexual assault impacts all." ATRC's CSADD was established in March 2011 and one of the main goals of this organization is prevention. They desire to prevent destructive behavior from occurring and one way is through awareness. For additional support and information about sexual assault prevention, visit www. sapr.navy.mil.
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Working with some "very nice" missionaries, Hall worked to ensure victims received clothes. "I volunteered with my niece and her three little boys," she said. "We sorted through thousands of boxes of clothes and separated them by sizes. As [tornado victims] came to pick them up, we made sure they were on the list." Because the three boys relished the work so much, Hall declined an opportunity to rotate to another volunteer task, one which would have kept her out of the elements. "We spent three days sorting out clothes in 100-degree weather," said Hall, who grinned at the memory. Hall's volunteer effort came as no surprise to COGAR's senior supervisor at
Aegis BMD. "That's just the way she is," said Terry Lanham. Lanham had high praise for Hall's qualities on-the-job, too. "Pam sets the standard," she said. "Her customer service skills set her apart from the rest. Customers and visitors love her. She's always got that smile. It's what she brings to work with her every day. It's the first thing our customers see when they come in morning and the last thing they see when they leave in the evening." Lanham was very happy Hall was recognized for all she contributes. "Pam definitely deserves to be the Officer of the Year," said Lanham. "She goes above and beyond and is 100-percent dedicated to [COGAR] and [MDA]. You can't turn her off."
Photo courtesy of Pam Hall
Pam Hall (r.), along with her great nephews Xavier, Ethan and Zach, and niece Rebecca Dobson, in Joplin, Mo. after a tornado devastated that town last year. Hall and her family volunteered at a church that provided clothes to tornado victims.
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Base Happenings Dahlgren Dahlgren Commissary Caselot Sale
The Dahlgren Commissary will hold its spring caselot sale May 17 - 19 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Stock up on your favorite items at low, low prices!
Memorial Day Remembrances
A Memorial Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony will be held at NSF Dahlgren on Wed., May 30 at 8 a.m. at the Bldg. 101 flagpole. Attendees are requested to arrive at 7:45 a.m. for colors before the ceremony. A Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at the Indian Head Village Green. All hands are invited to attend both events.
Navy Ball Burger Burn Wednesday
The Naval Support Activity South Potomac Birthday Ball Committee will host a burger burn every Wednesday until October 2012 at the First Lieutenant's Bldg. #453 on the water near the flagpole on Sampson Rd. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit the NSASP Navy Ball 2012.
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 Opens "Treasures" Thrift Store
NSWC IH Division's PHS&T Center receives safety award For the third consecutive year, New Jersey's State Industrial Safety Committee recognized Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division's (NSWC IHD) Packaging, Handling, Shipping and Transportation (PHS&T) Division for maintaining an injury free workplace during 2011 at the annual Governor's Occupational Safety and Health Awards dinner on May 2. This year the PHS&T Division earned the State of New Jersey's Department of Labor and Workforce Development Safety Achievement Award by maintaining a workplace free from lost time for work-related injuries or illnesses for three straight years. PHS&T earned the Division of Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health Award for
2010 following its Citation of Merit Award for 2009. Located at NSWC IHD's Picatinny, N.J., Detachment, the PHS&T Division relocated to Picatinny Arsenal from the Naval Weapons Station in Earle, N.J., during the Department of Defense's 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process last year. According to Ken Zimms, PHS&T Division Director, moving from Earle to Picatinny involved new safety risks that supervisors needed to monitor. "BRAC was a very big challenge as people did take it upon themselves to move things," Zimms said. "We stopped a few people from trying to move heavy things like computer towers and boxes of books. We also hired a lot of young people who are more willing to do
things themselves and not fully assess the risks involved." Zimms also said managers and supervisors continually stress safety throughout PHS&T whether it's ensuring people always don the proper safety gear, developing good operating procedures or maintaining good housekeeping. That adherence to higher safety standards is a prominent theme throughout NSWC IHD. At the main site on Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md., the command went through the final phase of its application for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) in February 2012. Ray Geckle, NSWC IHD's Safety Director, said managers play an integral
role in safety promotion within the command. "Having organizational leaders who take the time to recognize their employees' safety accomplishments goes to the core of our VPP message," Geckle said. "This type of employee recognition engages our employees and helps align them with our safety goals, while we meet and exceed business objectives." As the largest Department of Defense full-spectrum energetics facility, NSWC Indian Head Division is one of 10 Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Center Divisions. Indian Head's mission is to research, develop, test, evaluate and produce energetics and energetic systems for fighting forces around the globe.
Fit to win!
The recently established Indian Head Spouses' Club announces the opening of their "TreasuresThrift Store," located at 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO.The store is open everyTuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations to the Thrift Store are accepted on Mondays and Tuesdays, but other donation appointments can be arranged. 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.
ASBP Blood Drive June 12!
Mark your calendars for 2012 Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drives at NSF Indian Head in 2012. Donors can give on Aug. 8 at Naval Sea Logistics Command and June 12 and Oct. 3 at the Mix House. 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!
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U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos
NSASP participated in the Spring into Fitness Walk 2012 on May 3 with a few laps around Dahlgren's low-impact track, constructed last year out of recycled rubber. A zumba dance demonstration and a mini health fair that featured information on how all Navy personnel can maintain a healthy lifestyle were part of the event.
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MWR Highlights Dahlgren Aquatics Center Mother's Day at the Pool
May 12, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Not sure what to get Mom for Mother's Day? How about a visit to the pool! Moms get in free! Open to all with base access. For more info, contact the Aquatics Center at 540-6538088 or Liz Kwasniak, 540-653-6213.
Youth Activities Center Youth Dance and Karaoke at the Youth Activities Center
May 18, 6 p.m. School is almost out for summer! Dance and sing karaoke with your friends. Must wear tennis shoes. Snacks provided. For children ages 9 - 14. Cost: $4 per child. Register at the Youth Activities Center by May 16. For information, contact The Youth Activities Center (YAC) at (540) 653-8009.
Special Events Military Spouse Appreciation Garden Tea
May 15, 10 a.m. - Noon Located between Chapel Annex and Dahlgren School. We will provide light fare, games, and of course, tea. Be sure to wear your favorite hat. Prizes will be given for the prettiest, the ugliest and the most creative hat. For more information and to register, please contact 540-653-1839.
NSF Dahlgren Education Fair
May 16, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. On the Dahlgren Parade Field - FREE!! Learn about the post 9/11 GI Bill, MyCAA (military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts), and more. For more information contact 540-6531839 or 540-653-2205.
ITT Office Dahlgren 2011 Vacation Expo May 16, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Free to all with Base Access Location: Dahlgren Parade Field Patrons can visit with vendors who provide tickets, vacation packages, hotel rooms, and general information about their services. Patrons can also find out what is available at your local ITT Office. Patrons can win prizes throughout the event. For more information and to register, contact the Dahlgren ITT Office, 540-653-8785. Lunch will be available for purchase from the NSASP Navy Ball Committee on the Parade Field. For information, contact Dahlgren ITT at (540) 653- 8785. Sponsored by NSWC Federal Credit Union.
ITT has amusement park tickets!
Dahlgren Movie Theater 540-653-7336 Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Showings Price of Shows $5 Civilian, $4 Active Duty, Retired and Reserve Mil E7 and above and their family members with ID, $2.50 E1-E6 and below and their family members with ID, $2 Child (6-11), Free - Child (5 and under). Movies show in 3-D will cost an additional $1 to ticket price. May 11 - Wrath of the Titans (3-D) Rated PG-13 - 99 min
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King’s Dominion Opens 4/6 Ages 2 and under are free One Day Passes Season Passes Gold Ages 3+ Hershey Park Opens 5/4 Ages 9-54 Ages 3-8/55-69 Busch Gardens Opens 3/24 Use By 9/3 All Ages 3+ One Year Annual Pass Special Busch Gardens with Water Country Free for One year. Must Purchase by May 31, 2012 Busch Gardens Fun Card Busch Gardens Discovery Pass Six Flags Opens 3/31 Season Pass Parking Sesame Place Opens 4/28 One Day One Price Ages 2+ Water Country USA Opens 5/19 Ages 3+
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May 18 - The Hunger Games Rated PG-13 - 142 min May 19 - American Reunion Rated R - 113 min Military Spouse Appreciation Night at the Movie Theater May 18 at 7 p.m. MWR thanks you for supporting your military spouse. To show our appreciation, we invite you to join us for a movie night. All military spouses receive FREE admission to the Dahlgren Theater for a movie. You must show a valid dependent ID at the Theater. For more information contact 540-653-7327.
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Community Notes Dahlgren Westmoreland County Relay For Life Fundraiser
Ephesus Christian Church, 364 Horner Mill Rd, Foneswood, Va. is having a Spaghetti Dinner to raise funds for theWestmoreland County Relay for Life on May 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Donations will be taken at the door and benefit the American Cancer Society.
KGARL Benefit Yard Sale May 19
King George Animal Rescue League will hold a benefit yard sale on Sat., May 19 at Hanover Parish Hall on Rt. 3 next to St. John's Episcopal Church from 8 a.m. Noon. All proceeds help provide care for local animals in need. Donations for sale may dropped off on Friday night, May 18 from 6 - 8 p.m.
King George High School Theater Presents "Anything Goes"
KGHS proudly presents the musical "Anything Goes", May 16-19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door (6 and under free). When the SS American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love, proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from the crew of singing sailors, and exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail! Dinner Cruise menu served beginning at 5:30 p.m. $7 for Salisbury Steak in a burgundy sauce and creamy mashed potatoes; $10 for Cornish Hen stuffed with pineapple and creamy mashed potatoes; $12 for broiled tilapia with mango salsa and parsley potatoes; &14.50 for rosemary roast beef and parsley potatoes. Each dinner is served with steamed vegetables, roll, assorted, desserts, iced tea coffee, and water. The KGHS Theater Department's chari-
ty this year is theVirginiaWoundedWarrior Program. Donations will be accepted to benefit this great program.
Jermon Bushrod Visualize and Rize Golf Tournament
Hit the links and join King George native and New Orleans Saints player Jermon Bushrod for his 2nd Annual Visualize and Rize Charity Golf Tournament at Cameron Hills Golf Links on June 1. Join Bushrod and NFL friends for a day of golf that will include a second afternoon flight to the tournament. All money raised will fund scholarships for students in need in King George and surrounding counties. In addition to Bushrod, scheduled to attend are New Orleans Saints Jahri Evans, Mark Ingram, Johnny Patrick, Zach Strief, Nate Bussey, Roman Harper, the Baltimore Ravens' Torrey Smith and the Washington Redskins' Leigh Torrence. Sign up today at www.jermonbushrod.com.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for an event at the PetSmart at Central Park in Fredericksburg June 7 - 10. Last Chance Animal Rescue is sponsoring a mega adoption event and they would like to extend this partnership to the military. Their goal is to place more than 600 dogs in one weekend! They are expecting some 20,000 people to come and will have live radio/media coverage. This will be an outdoor event that will include giveaways, face painting, live radio broadcasts each day, cheerleaders, flash mobs, lots of social media coverage! The group anticipates needing over 100 volunteers for the following duties: dog walkers, dog holders, gate keepers, overnight security, safety patrols, people with laptops to check references, people with cell phones to do vet checks, people to monitor the exits and all around helpers. VolunteersshouldcontactCindySharpley,
Last Chance Animal Rescue, 301-848-1956. Email lastchancehumane@yahoo.com.
Indian Head Ward Virts Free Concert Series Presents Pianist Thomas Pandolfi
The College of Southern Maryland welcomes pianist Thomas Pandolfi to perform at the Ward Virts Concert Series at 3 p.m., May 13 at the Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119. The performance is the final of six in the concert series, which is held at CSM's Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Admission is free and seating is open but limited. Contact 443-550-6011, rfleming@csmd.edu or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Offers Money Smart Workshop
College of Southern Maryland is offering a free Money Smart Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to noon, May 19, at the Leonardtown Campus, Building C, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. A one-day educational workshop with expo and financial seminars at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. Seminars by industry experts will address timely topics regarding common-sense answers about taxes, insurance and investments, real estate and mortgage, and personal banking topics including budgeting/saving, managing credit and identity theft. All sessions are presented by professionals in their field with adequate time for questions. The day is free. Partnering organizations with CSM are the Lexington Park Rotary Club and Southern Maryland Association of REALTORSR (SMAR). For information and a list of session topics, visit www.csmd.edu/MoneySmart.
Charles County to Host 11th Annual Heritage Bike Ride
Don't miss out on a great day of biking
through beautiful Western Charles County! Riders age 16 and older are invited to join us on Saturday, May 19, 7:30 a.m. -3 p.m., for a scenic ride beginning at Nanjemoy Community Center.The Center is located at 4375 Port Tobacco Road in Nanjemoy. Resident Fee: $25; Non-Resident: $27; add $5 if registering on the day of the event. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Lunch will be provided. We'll start the day at the "end of the road" in scenic Nanjemoy, and enjoy a ride with stops at local points of interest. The western section of Charles County will delight you with its sense of serenity and history. Each route for the Heritage Bike Ride begins and ends at the Nanjemoy Community Center. Three recreational routes to choose from: 100K, 50K, or 25K. Charles County believes safety is a top priority; helmets are required for all riders. Online registration is available at www.CharlesCountyParks.com
Friday Night Summer Concert Series
Join us for the Friday night Summer Concert Series at the La Plata Town Hall. 25th Hour Band kicks off the concert series on Friday, May 25 at 7 p.m.! The weekly concerts take place on the lawn at La Plata Town Hall at 305 Queen Anne Street. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for sitting. Coolers are allowed, but no alcohol, please. Concessions are available from theTown's food trailer located near the back of the parking lot, an ice cream truck is also stationed there for your enjoyment. A play area for children, the Kids' Zone, allows parents to enjoy the concert while keeping an eye on the little ones. For more information, contact La Plata Town Hall at 301-934-8421, or check the full concert schedule at www.townofla plata.org.
For more news from other bases around the Washington, D.C. area,
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Buy emergency supplies tax free, save money
Buy emergency supplies, save money during Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Virginians can save money and get ready for hurricane/flooding season during the Commonwealth's tax-free shopping week set for May 25-31. No sales tax is charged on the purchase of many items that can be used to prepare homes and businesses and to fill emergency supply kits during Virginia's Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. All retailers participate, according to Virginia law.
Among the items that will be exempt from sales tax are: * Batteries, including cell phone batteries * Battery-powered light sources, such as flashlights and lanterns * Bottled water of all types and sizes, including flavored, carbonated and vitamin waters * Battery-powered and/or hand-crank radios, including those with electrical power option * Weather band radios and NOAA Weather Radios * First aid kits * Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors * Fire extinguishers * Tarps, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths, duct tape
Tiki Bar Opens at NSF Indian Head
The Tiki Bar opened for the 2012 season on Friday, May 4 with live music by Hate the Toy. The weather on the Tiki Deck was beautiful and everyone enjoyed a great time!
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* Water storage containers, including coolers, buckets, barrels, canteens * Storm shutter devices * Portable generators
Hurricane season starts June 1. Additional information about preparing for hurricane and flooding season is available at www.ReadyVirginia.gov. For a complete list, go to www.tax.virginia.gov/site.cfm?alias=STHoliday. "Last year proved that Virginia is not immune from hurricanes and tropical sys-
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tems," said Michael Cline, state coordinator for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. "Five Virginians died as a result of Hurricane Irene in late August, which caused the second-highest number of power outages in Virginia history. Then we were hit by the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee in September that took the lives of five citizens and displaced hundreds more. Nearly the entire state was affected to some extent, and we were left with millions of dollars in property damage. Everyone should take steps to prepare for this hurricane season." Hurricane season starts June 1. Additional information about preparing for hurricane and flooding season is available at www.ReadyVirginia.gov.
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CSCS selects financial technician as Civilian of the Quarter By Kimberly Lansdale, Center for Surface Combat Systems
Mike Poreda, Navy Air and Missile Defense Command "Contractor of the Quarter," receives a citation from Rear Admiral M. Stewart O'Bryan during a recent awards ceremony. Poreda was recognized for defining capabilities to address fleet interoperability issues.
NAMDC contractor of the quarter Navy Air and Missile Defense Command recognized its Contractor of the Quarter during an April 18 awards ceremony. Mike Poreda, HiPK, who works in the command's training and assessment division, was recognized for assisting in the development, testing and implementation of the Accelerated Mid-Term Interoperability Improvement Program (AMIIP). AMIIP addresses Fleet war
fighting capabilities that have been severely degraded by long-standing, force-wide interoperability issues. "Mike joined our team just four months ago and he has already made a positive impact on all our programs," said Rear Admiral M. Stewart O'Bryan. Since retiring from the Navy in 1996, he has been involved in Test and Evaluation of the Cooperative Engagement Capability, Composite
ID system, as well as the development of Multi Tadil Processor, and Area Air Defense Commander prototype. Poreda is also active with the American Legion and VFW. He is post commander of VFW Post 10574 in Colonial Beach. NAMDC is the Navy's primary authority and lead organization for Naval Joint and Coalition Integrated Air and Missile Defense matters.
Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) announced its Civilian of the Quarter (COQ) for the first quarter of 2012 on May 4. "I was stunned when I first received the news," said Financial Technician Kelly Boushey. "I have only been part of CSCS' resource management team for about a year, but I'm very thankful to receive such an award." Boushey joined the budget team in May 2011. She provides support to financial analysts, tracks Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIPs), makes credit card purchases as a backup purchase card holder and accepts and certifies vendor invoices. Boushey is also her department's internal control program coordinator. "I love everything about my job," Boushey said. "I enjoy my duties and coworkers."
Boushey's supervisor, Terry Dirscherl, budget officer for resource management, nominated her for the award. "Kelly is a valuable member of this department," said Dirscherl. "From the time Kelly checked onboard, she displayed a willingness and desire to learn everything there is to know about her job, from her piece of the puzzle to our stakeholders'. Her energy never ceases to amaze her coworkers and I." Officially established in September 2004, CSCS headquarters' staff oversees 14 learning sites that provide training for nine enlisted ratings: Fire Controlmen, Electronics Technicians, Interior Communications, Sonar Technicians (surface), Gunner's Mates, Minemen, Operations Specialists, Boatswain's Mates, and Quartermasters. CSCS also trains surface warfare officers in skills required to tactically operate and employ Aegis and Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) equipped vessels.
Send the South Potomac Pilot your graduation photos! High school and college graduates who are dependents of military personnel and civilian employees at Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head and NSF Dahlgren will be featured in an upcoming special edition of the South Potomac Pilot on June 22. If you have a child that is graduating from high school, trade school, military boot camp or college, you are invited to submit a photo of your grad! In addition, military and civilian personnel graduating from an academic institution in 2012 are also invited to submit photos, along with graduate's name, name of the school from which they graduated and the degree earned. Photos can be submitted electronically (preferable) or hard copy photos can be delivered to sites at Dahlgren and Indian Head. Digital images should be at a resolution of at least 300 dpi and no smaller than 2-by-3 inches, and should be emailed as stand-alone attachments
(not embedded in a Word or PowerPoint document). All submissions must include the graduate's name, school, prospective college if applicable, and type of degree if applicable. Please also include your name, command and organizational code, a contact phone number, and your relationship to the graduate. All photos that are not submitted electronically need to be picked up no later than July 13. Photos can be submitted electronically to jeron.hayes@navy.mil, or hard copy photos can be dropped off at NSF Dahlgren in the Public Affairs Office, Bldg. 101, Room 109, or at the NSF Indian Head Gymnasium, Bldg. D-328 with Charlene Marsden. The deadline for submitting photos is 2 p.m. on Monday, June 11. Please contact me with any questions at (540) 2840129 or DSN 234-0129. We look forward to recognizing your graduates and congratulating them on a job well done!
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Comprint Military Publications publishes 8 newspapers each week and the only website dedicated to the military in the DC region and 10 annual base guides. We are looking for an energetic, organized, computer savvy sales representative to sell advertising into military newspapers, base guides and online. Job requires previous in-field and telephone sales experience. Must be customer service oriented and consultative seller. Candidates must be able to create ads for customers and work well under weekly deadlines and pressures of meeting sales goals. Prefer candidates with experience. Newspaper territory is in Frederick Co. MD and guides are sold in MD/DC/VA. Must have reliable transportation for in field sales. Headquarters in Gaithersburg, MD If interested and qualified, please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to mminar@dcmilitary.com. We offer a competitive compensation, commission and incentives, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, pension, 401(k) and tuition reimbursement. EOE.
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