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Dahlgren hosts 'Bring Your Child to Work Day' By Andrew Revelos NSASP Staff Writer Children made their boisterous presence felt acrossNavalSupportFacility(NSF)Dahlgrenascommands across the base hosted Bring Your Child to Work Day events April 26. More than 400 employees and dependents participated in the program, which featured 19 separate demonstrations, tours and hands-onprojectssponsoredbyfivesupportedcommandsandtenantactivitiesontheinstallation.While thechildrenwerethecenterofattention,thekids'enthusiasm was nearly matched by their service member or Navy employee parents. From scientific experiments, to interactive and competitive events, parents relished the chance to show kids a little bit about what mom or dad does at work. "I think there's a lot of mystique about where we go off to every day," said Michael Burkholder, a scientist with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) who brought his 10year-old daughter Emily to work. "[Children] see the base, but there's a fence around it and they don't know what goes on.This gives them the ideal opportunity to spend the day on the base and actually see our offices. [Emily] has been looking forward to it for quite some time." EmilycheckedoutthedisplaysatNSWCDD'sZDepartment with her friend Tamara, 11, whose parents, Donna and EricWheater, also work for NSWCDD. "It's a fantastic opportunity for their own education and to expand what they think about science," said Donna, an engineer. "This opens up the world of what we do and how we apply science." At the Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Defense branch, parents and their children marveled at NSWCDD scientist Max Lupton's everpopular liquid nitrogen demonstration. "I think that BringYour Child toWork Day is really important because the kids don't know what we do," said Diane Cox, a security officer and mother of two, who observed, "The science, technology and math applications they have [in Dahlgren] are important, especiallyforyounggirls.Today'sexperimentsarereally exciting. There are good role models here." Coxnotedhowseeingclassroomsubjectsapplied in real life makes her job as academic cheerleader a bit easier. "I remember thinking in high school when am I ever going to use math or geometry again," she said. "So this is a really cool way for the kids to see how education translates into a job. "The briefs the employees are giving have been greatbecausethey'respeakingtothekids'level.Anything [the children] are interested in, they can do in Dahlgren, which is amazing." Cox's son Montgomery, 6, certainly had the necessarycuriositytoonedaybecomeascientist."Myfavorite [subject] is math," he said, zeroing in on the reporter's smallvoicerecorder."That'sareallysmallphone." Overlooking the action was Mike Purello, head of CBR Defense Division, who seemed surprisingly at ease with the young people overrunning his conference room. "One of the things that I think makes our country -andNavy-greatistechnology,especiallyintheareas of math, science and engineering," he said. "A lot of the technology and quality of life products that we takeforgrantedtodaycanbeattributedbacktoascientist or engineer." PurellothoughtBringYourChildtoWorkDaywas not only a fun event, but one which might help Navy maintain a pool of talented employees in the future.
U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos
NSWCDD employee Anthony Nicoletti with his sons Ethan, 4, and Mason, 6, get a better look at an experiment during Dahlgren's Bring Your Child to Work Day on April 26. "We owe it to young students to try and get them interested in those fields, and they are tough fields," he said. "They require a lot of academic discipline and although I think there are a lot of kids interested, they don't always get exposed to these fields. "Thiskindofeventletsthekidsseewhattheirparentsdoandexperiencedifferenttechnologiestopeak their interest. It is fun and the kids see that. If several of the kids in this room decide they want to be a scientist or engineer based on what they saw today, I think we've accomplished something." Purellopraisedtheextra-curriculareffortshisemployees put forward to make the day's CBR events possible. "Obviously a lot of time and effort goes into the preparation," he said. "Our folks love what they do and this is reflected in the demonstrations." Over at the System Safety Engineering Division, no amount of preparation could ready adults for the creativeresponsesgivenbychildrenaspartofasafety
exercise. A group of kids were shown photos depicting obviously unsafe behavior, such as a car driving with an extension ladder sticking out the window. Then, the kiddy focus group was asked what could go wrong. "If you stopped the guy could go flying through the air and he would say weee!" noted Autumn, 7. "He could fall off and get run over and die," suggested Emma, who maintained the worst-case-scenario track for the duration of the presentation. Young Matthew took Emma's thought to its logical conclusion and mused about what could happen if a fire truck arrived and there were nails in the road. Moreimpressivethantheyoungpeoples'imaginations, however, was presenter and engineer Brandy Jackson'sabilitytomaintainhercomposure."Ifyousee anythinglikethis,"saidagrinningJackson,"runaway!"
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Dahlgren personnel pitch in for beach cleanup By Andrew Revelos, NSASP Staff Writer Sailors and Navy employees from across Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren joined community organizations for a river cleanup April 21 at the Caledon Natural Area in observance of Earth Day. More than 150 volunteers roamed miles of Potomac River shoreline armed with gloves and trash bags to give the otherwise pristine beach a facelift. Back at the parking area, Dahlgren's Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA) manned a grill to provide volunteers with food and drinks after they returned from the two-hour litter patrol. The Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts held a trash-toart contest after lunch, where the volunteers turned the beach refuse into sculpture. Carol Sparbel, assigned to Dahlgren's Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) and one of Caledon's core of regular volunteers, praised the event's high turnout. "One of
the reasons I'm glad so many people came is that I feel [Caledon Natural Area] is an underutilized facility," she said. "It's a marvelous asset to use for walking, the nature, stewardship of the earth and just for plain old fun. There's so much to do." The volunteers' journey began with a hayride down a beautiful woodland trail that led to the beach. There, all manner of trash was found in weeds and brush. Because the Caledon Natural Area sits on a bend in the river, it accumulates a surprising amount of trash. Shoes, balls, nets, crab pots, fishing tackle and bottles were only a few of the items collected. Some of the trash fit into the unmentionable category. Several in the contingent of Navy volunteers hailed from the Aegis Training and Readiness Center (ATRC). Fire Controlman 3rd Class Bush Savonsay, assigned to ATRC, is a frequent community volunteer, but the Caledon event was his first-ever river cleanup.
Members of Dahlgren's CPOA who manned the grill and fed hungry cleanup volunteers. U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos
Mike Callahan (l.), park interpreter for the Caledon Natural Area, gives volunteers a safety brief before turning them loose to clean up litter along the Potomac River shoreline. "I try to do a lot of volunteer stuff, just to help the environment," he said. "I feel like there are a lot of places that are dirty and need cleaning up." Savonsay was a "hero" to the Daises ofTroop 5075, one of the many Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts troops who combed the shoreline for litter. He carried some of the heavier trash bags for the five
Dahlgren Employees Attend Sea-Air-Space
U.S. Navy photo by Laura Lakeway
NAVSEA Commander Vice Adm. Kevin McCoy signs a program for Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Defense personnel Angela Stambaugh and Andrea Harvey at the 2012 Sea-Air-Space Exposition, held at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort and Convention Center. During the three-day event which concluded April 18, Navy leadership and industry leaders spoke about topics ranging from the current and future Navy vessels to the future of Navy capabilities. More than 10,000 attendees had the opportunity to browse more than 180 booths from industry leaders and naval commands. The Navy League's Sea-Air-Space Exposition is three days of seminars and demonstrations highlighting the latest maritime-related technologies and solutions. The symposium provides an excellent opportunity for Navy policy and operational leadership to interact with industry representatives to discuss and debate common interests and concerns.
first graders and their troop leader, Information Technology Specialist 1st Class Maureen Hassler. "This is our second ever meeting," said Hassler, a reservist. "We hope [the girls] learn not to litter and that community service can make the world a better place. And teamwork!" The youthful enthusiasm made the day of Mike Calla-
han, park interpreter for the Caledon Natural Area. "It's so great to see kids and students out here learning to be good stewards of the earth," he said. "We have so many organizations represented and I can't thank the volunteers who helped put this together enough." Park staff estimated the volunteers saved them 300 hours of cleanup. "Things come floating down the river from DC and north and get deposited on the shore here," said Callahan. "This definitely helps keep the park clean."
Dahlgren's CPOA had the satisfaction of not only supporting Earth Day, but also collecting donations for the many other causes the association supports. "It was enjoyable for us," said Chief Quartermaster John Schools from the Center for Surface Combat Systems. "The great thing was that we had more people show up than were expected. So we gave our time and covered our cost and everything worked out very well. There were a lot of Sailors out here supporting us."
Navy Air and Missile Defense Command recognizes Employee of the Quarter
Rear Admiral M. Stewart O'Bryan, NAMDC commander, honored Eddie J. Williams Jr., as "NAMDC Employee of the Quarter." The newly implemented program recognizes outstanding performance within the command. Navy Air and Missile Defense Command (NAMDC) recognized one of its top performers during a recent ceremony here. Eddie J. Williams Jr., an administrative officer with the command, was recognized for outstanding performance and was honored as NAMDC Employee of the Quarter. "Eddie is both a team player and a strong leader," said Rear Admiral M. Stewart O'Bryan, NAMDC commander. "He is respected by his peers and valued by the leadership." Williams joined the Navy in 1989. He served aboard USS DAVID R. RAY (DD 971)
and USS COWPENS (CG 63), both in the Pacific theater. Ashore, he served as Security Manager, Fleet Air, Keflavik, Iceland; N8 staff, Chief of Naval Operations; and Administrative Chief, National Military Command Center. Williams retired from the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer in 2010. Later that year, he joined Navy Air and Missile Defense Command.The command's mission is to serve as Navy's lead organization for Naval, Joint and Combined Integrated Air Missile initiatives. Williams resides in Stafford, Va., with his wife and two daughters.
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JWAC members recognized at quarterly ceremony By Steven Moore JWAC Public Affairs
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. 703909-3380. Riders wanted to start a carpool from the Northern Neck (Lively/Lancaster), passing through Warsaw at 0605 and Montross at 0615, arriving at Dahlgren by 0700; leaving Dahlgren at 1600. Call Lea at 540-653-6776 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 866-3595540, or DSN 249-8153, or 540-6538153.
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 Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC) held its quarterly awards ceremony April 19, honoring more than 20 employees for achievements made during both the first and second quarter of FY 2012 as well as during all of 2011. Included were both quarterly and annual awards. Kevin W. Graham and Amy M. Colgan both received the Joint Civilian Service Commendation Award for their direct analytical support to a joint task force in Afghanistan. Graham deployed in theater from April to August 2011 and Colgan from September 2010 to January 2011. For his part, Graham's outstanding analytical ability directly contributed to the success of combat operations he helped support. Colgan, too, supported both task force and strike force senior leaders, ensuring each received timely and critical intelligence to ensure the success of military operations. Colgan was also presented with the Warfighter Support Award, an annual honorary awarded presented by JWAC that recognizes an individual whose dedication and excellence in support of the warfighter made a significant contribution to the command's operational goals and objectives, improved its support to the Global War on Terror, and upheld its charter mission. A research analyst with JWAC's Operations Department, Colgan significantly improved communications, coordination and collaboration between deployed employees, JWAC headquarters, and other support staff. She worked directly with JWAC's customers in Afghanistan where she developed a network of professional relationships that directly resulted in higher quality JWAC products. Air Force Master Sgt. Lakisha Adams was chosen JWAC's annual Military Member of the Year, Senior-Tier, for 2011. Assigned to JWAC's Military Personnel Branch in its Human Resources Division, she completed a difficult reconciliation of the command's military manpower documents and led the validation of personnel moves as a result of the command realignment ensuring 100 percent of the positions were advertised and filled. In addition, Adams coordinated with service components on billet management issues concerning the com-
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mand's organizational structure. As a result of her efforts, JWAC retained 100 percent of overage personnel despite billet cuts, thus lessening the impact of manning reduction while at the same time strengthening the command's ability to support war-time operations. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven L. Hanan was chosen the Military Member of the Year, MidTier, for 2011. He prepared and presented several intelligence briefings that highlighted many engagement options and courses of action to senior leaders and fellow employees. He also created more than 400 intelligence products and supported many other intelligence analysis and related projects, which directly helped the warfighter. Navy Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class James Cardoza was selected the Military Member of the Year, Junior-Tier, for 2011. Among his accomplishments, he provided support and course of action development that allowed for many engagement options for sever-
al combatant command projects, thereby giving them more contingency options for planning. Navy Chief Intelligence Specialist Matthew Spears received his sixth Good Conduct Medal for faithful, zealous and obedient naval service. Natalie Ernst received the GlobalWar on Terrorism Civilian Service Award, which recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of Department of Defense civilians who directly support the Armed Forces in a combat theater. Ernst deployed to Afghanistan for nearly four months beginning last November and returning in March. Altogether, she spent 117 days in theater. Earlier in the week, Navy Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Matthew Reed received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. Reed was cited for meritorious achievement as an analyst at JWAC from October 2010 to September 2011, which led to his selection as the Sailor of theYear for U.S. Strategic Command. Among his accomplishments,
he displayed keen leadership and teamwork, verified the creation of 1,500 imagery products, helped develop solutions for forward deployed commanders and combat forces engaged in operations, and provided quality control for eight other analysts by reviewing more than 2,000 products.
People of the Quarter
Navy Lt.Cmdr. Mark Monahan was chosen the Field Grade Officer of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2012 for his outstanding support as the command liaison officer to a regional command headquarters as well as a combatant command. In this capacity, he effectively collaborated in the development of task requirements, prioritization and the release of many analytical products and developed the framework in support of crisis action planning. Navy Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Nathaniel Wilson Jr. was chosen the Military Mem-
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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!
Dahlgren Navy Ball Burger Burn Wednesday
The Naval Support Activity South Potomac Birthday Ball Committee will host a burger burn everyWednesday 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.
ASBP Blood Drive May 10
Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) will hold a blood drive at Bldg. 1470 Conference Room on May 10 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 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!
Indian Head IH Spouses' Club Opens "Treasures" Thrift Store
The recently established Indian Head Spouses' Club announces the opening of their "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 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 Schedule Next 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!
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.
Deputy Assistant SECNAV briefed on NSWC Dahlgren Division programs Brian Detter, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for expeditionary programs and logistics management, visited with Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) last month for briefings on a number of the command's research and development programs. Detter toured the electromagnetic rail gun facility and was briefed on NSWCDD's directed energy initiatives, the Distributed Tactical Communication System (DTCS), and the Gunslinger Package for Advanced Convoy Security (GunPACS). The EM railgun launcher's initial testing at Dahlgren on Feb. 28 kicked off a two-month long test series by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) sponsor to evaluate the first of two industry-built launchers. The tests will bring the Navy closer to a new naval gun system capable of extended ranges against surface, air and ground targets. "This is the next step toward a future tactical system that will be placed on board a ship some day," said Roger Ellis, ONR EM Railgun Program Manager (pictured to the left of DASN Detter), in a February ONR news release. "This industry prototype represents a step beyond our previous successful demonstrations of the laboratory launcher." The EM Railgun launcher is a long-range weapon that fires projectiles using electricity instead of chemical propellants. Magnetic fields created by high electrical currents accelerate a sliding metal conductor, or armature, between two rails to launch projectiles at 4,500 mph to 5,600 mph. With its increased velocity and extended range, the EM Railgun will give Sailors a multi-mission capability, allowing them to conduct
U.S. Navy photo by Kimberly Brandts
NSWC Dahlgren Electromagnetic Railgun Office Program Manager Charles Garnett (right) briefs Brian Detter (middle), Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Expeditionary Programs and Logistics Management, on the Navy's first industry-built electromagnetic railgun prototype launcher. precise naval surface fire support, or land strikes; cruise missile and ballistic missile defense; and surface warfare to deter enemy vessels. Navy planners are targeting a 50 to 100-nautical mile initial capability with expansion up to 220 nautical miles. * NSWCDD technologists have been making a difference in directed energy research and development throughout the decades. Their understanding - and discoveries - led to the methodologies behind the electromagnetic launch of projectiles using stored electrical energy. These methodologies are critical to the evolution of the Railgun Program. The
ONR, Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate, and Surface Navy Directed Energy and Electric Weapons Program Office sponsor the variety of directed energy work performed at the NSWCDD Naval Directed Energy Center. * The Distributed Tactical Communication System is the result of collaborative work between scientists and engineers from NSWC Dahlgren and the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory. The system was developed by taking commercial off-the-shelf parts by applying science, technology and systems integration to support satellites and multiple platforms that can be carried as handsets into the
field. DTCS handsets provide on-the-move, over-thehorizon, beyond line-ofsight voice and position location information without the need for ground infrastructure. * NSWC Dahlgren engineers' rapid systems integration of GunPACS prototype Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements with GunPACS technology provides warfighters with enhanced situational awareness, immediate threat detection, and cooperative engagement capabilities for ground and combat logistics elements. Utilizing networked data fusion, such cooperative engagement enables more accurate and effective fire.
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MWR Highlights
SAPR 5K Run/Walk
Runners at NSF Indian Head (above) start the 5K run/walk sponsored by NSASP to increase awareness of the Navy's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program on April 25. The SAPR 5K run/walk at NSF Dahlgren drew close to 80 participants. One component of the SAPR program is victim advocacy and intervention. Currently, NSASP has 22 victim advocates to respond to a victim of sexual assault. Advocates are trained to provide information and services to individuals including accompanying them to the hospital and navigating them through the investigative and legal process. Thirteen of our amazing advocates, including the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), participated or assisted in this event. They included FC2 Chesonis, SSGT Babauta, FC1 Rowlands, FC1 Wright, FC1 Loftin, IT1 Pastuna, YNC Cunningham, MA1 Wood, CS1 Mills, FC1 Wiggins, FCC Rosa, FC1 Scheier, FCC Dillenschneider and SARC, Gloria Arteaga. It is the Secretary of the Navy's goal to ultimately eliminate sexual assault from the force. Until that time, let's make it everyone's mission to ensure that all victims of sexual assault be treated with dignity, respect and sensitivity. A special thank you to all of you for your support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Dahlgren Voter Assistance
Registration Information
The Voting Assistance Program provides information about registration procedures, and voter materials pertaining to scheduled elections, including dates, offices involved, constitutional amendment, amendments and other ballot proposals. The program encourages all eligible voters to participate in elections at Federal, State, and local level. If you have any questions, please contact NSA South Potomac Voting Assistance Officer, Tom Kubalewski - NSF Dahlgren, Bldg. 101, Rm. 108, 540-284-4982 Voting Assistance Center POC - NSF Dahlgren, Tina Sims - NSF Dahlgren, Bldg. 214, FFSC, 540-653-4348 Voting Assistance Center POC - NSF Indian Head, Roni Ackley - NSF Indian Head, 301-744-4850
Fitness Center
Every Wednesday in May and June
6 - 8 a.m. | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | 4 - 6 p.m. May events include max weight bench press, deadlift and squat. June events include max reps pull-ups, push-ups, and situps. Cost is FREE. Prize for overall male and female winners. Participants who accumulate 500 points will receive an event t-shirt. Eligible to all with base access. Sign up anytime during May and June at the Dahlgren Fitness Center. For alternative dates and times and more information, contact Ira
Seth (540-653-2215 or ira.seth@navy.mil) or call the Dahlgren Fitness Center (540-6538580).
Bowling Center
9-Pin Bowling Tournament
May 5, 7 p.m. Come out and prove you are the best! Prizes for top three overall. Must be 18 years old to bowl in this tournament. $10 per person. Open to all with base access. For more information contact Cannonball Lanes, 540-653-7327.
Library/ Resource Center
Muffins with Mom
May 12 at 10 a.m. Join us for story time and muffins with mom on Mother's Day. Muffins, juice and coffee will be provided. Make a craft/plant a flower for mom. Register by May 10 at the Dahlgren Library. Open to all with base access. For more information, contact the Dahlgren Library/Resource Center at 540653-7474.
Aquatics Center
Mother's Day at the Pool
May 12, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Not sure what to get for Mother's Day? How about some family time with a visit to
YAC Hosts Ice Cream Social
The annual spring Youth Center Month of the Military Child Ice Cream Social was held on Thursday, April 26 with 52 attendees. The Dahlgren Youth Sponsorship Program members welcomed new youth to the community and said goodbye to those youth who were leaving. Everyone viewed a Welcome to Dahlgren video, produced by the youth in the Youth Sponsorship Program and Shanon Berry, Dahlgren Safety Specialist, followed with a second video on bike safety. The youth played get to know each other games and enjoyed plenty of ice cream treats. the Pool? Moms get in free. Regular admission for all others. Open to all with base access. For more information, contact the NSF Dahlgren Aquatics Center at 540-6538088/6213.
Dahlgren Movie Theater
Auto Skills Center
540-653-7336
Vacation Maintenance CLASS
May 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Make sure your car is ready for that long road trip summer vacation. We'll teach you about checking all the fluids, air in your tires, etc. Open to all with base access. For more information, contact the NSF Dahlgren Auto Skills Center at 540-6534900.
Indian Head Youth Center
Teen Camp Registration
Looking for something for your teen to do this summer? Register them for Teen Camp where they can enjoy playing Wii, XBox, PlayStation 2, pool, air hockey, exciting field trips and so much more! Teen Camp will be held Tuesday - Thursday from July 9 through August 9 for preteens and teens ages 11 (and completed 6th grade) 18. Cost is $80 per teen per week. Teens may be registered for individual weeks or the entire season. Registration deadline is May 2. Call the Youth Center at 301-7435456 for more information.
Tiki Bar
Opening for the season on May 4 Doors open at 3:30 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m.
$5 Civilian, $4 Active Duty, Retired and Reserve Mil E7 and above and their family members with ID, $2.50 E1-E6 & below & their family members with ID, $2 Child (6-11), Free - Child (5 and under). Friday and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Friday, May 4th - 21 Jump Street Rated R - 110 min Saturday, May 5th - Silent House Rated R - 86 min Friday, May 11th - Wrath of the Titans (3D) - Rated PG13 - 99 min Saturday, May 12th - Mirror Mirror Rated PG - 106 min
Live music by Hate the Toy, free munchies, door prizes and lots of fun!
Mix House
Grand Re-Opening, MWR Open House
May 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Mix House Spring time is a great time to see what's new at MWR! Stop by and see the Mix House renovations, new RV's and other outdoor rec. items available for rent, check out ITT's discounted tickets and more! FREE lunch provided to the first 200 people who attend!
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Bring Your Child to Work Day
Dahlgren offers fun, educational activities for employees' sons and daughters
Madison Sobota, 6, left, and Ciara Graves, 7, right, were the picture of concentration as they poured reddyed water into a beaker. From left to right, Mackenzie Cox, 9, her brother Montgomery, 6, and Madison Sobota, 6, get a kick out of an experiment with yeast and food dye.
Fathers and daughters: left to right, Michael Burkholder, his daughter Emily, 10, and Eric Wheater, with his daughter Tamara, 11, check out the radiocontrolled flight simulator.
Max Lupton, a NSWC DD scientist, awed kids with his mastery of liquid nitrogen.
Gavin, 6, covers his ears as his frozen balloon reinflates while his mom Laura Maple looks on. Several of the balloons popped in this experiment, much to the delight of the children.
Erin Baker, 12, has a hard time walking with "beer" goggles at an NSASP Police event designed to educate kids and parents about the dangers of drinking and driving. Erin's dad Ed is a test engineer for NSWC DD.
Wayne Williams, an engineer technician for the System Safety Engineering Division, helps two future engineers race balloons along a string.
Patrick Graves, 11, hams it up with Cory Gudowicz, an NSWC DD engineer and a colleague of Patrick's dad. "He's smart one," said Gudowicz.
Tamara Wheater, 11, left, watches Emily Burkholder, 10, light a small LED bulb using the acid of a lemon.
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Community Notes Dahlgren King George Farmer's Market Open for Business!
King George Farmer's Market is now open every Saturday at 8 a.m. at King George Elementary School, bigger and better than ever! Twenty-four vendors have assigned spaces this season - a full house! KGFM cookbooks will be available for $10 donation to the market and our popular $10 for 10 cards, too! Credit card and EBT/SNAP card service will also be available. Have you heard?Virginia Department of Agriculture has launched a statewide Spend $10 Locally Challenge! Virginia residents have the capacity to generate $1.65 billion each year into our local economies by simply spending $10 per week per household on locally grown agricultural products. Visit www.VirginiaFood.org for more information.
KGARL Benefit Yard Sale May 19
KingGeorgeAnimalRescueLeaguewillholdabenefityard sale on Sat., May 19 at Hanover Parish Hall on Rt. 3 next to St. John'sEpiscopalChurchfrom8a.m.-Noon. Allproceedshelp provide care for local animals in need. Donations for sale may dropped off on Friday night, May 18 from 6 - 8 p.m.
Bushrod Visualize and Rise 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.
Indian Head Town of La Plata Community Yard Sale Saturday
The Town of La Plata will hold a community yard sale on the grounds of La Plata Town Hall this Saturday, May 5 from
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Event will include multiple vendors! Items for sale include household décor, glassware, clothing, pictures, knick knacks, craft supplies, toys, books, shoes, sporting goods, and more! For more info, call 301-934-8421 x 142.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection on May 5
The Charles County Department of PublicWorks would like to remind citizens that the next household hazardous waste collection will be held on Saturday, May 5. The household hazardous waste collection site is located in the parking lot of the Department of Public Works building, located at 10430 Audie Lane, off of Radio Station Road in La Plata. Collection hours are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Items accepted free of charge include: pesticides, herbicides, fertilizer, gasoline, oil-based paint, cleaning supplies, pool chemicals, batteries, expired prescription drugs, fluorescent lights, mercury thermometers, and other poisons found in the home. Please remember to mark any container that does not have a readable, original label. Unacceptable materials include bio-medical waste (sharps, needles, anything with bodily fluids) and ammunition. Used motor oil, anti-freeze, propane tanks, and batteries are accepted on a regular basis at various collection sites. Latex paint is not considered hazardous waste and can be placed in your household trash as long as it is solidified. This can be accomplished by adding kitty litter, shredded paper, or sawdust to the liquid latex paint to aid in drying it out. For more information, call the Charles County Department of PublicWorks, Environmental Resources Division at 301-932-3599 or 301-870-2778, or the landfill and recycling information line at 301-932-5656. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
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 iden-
tity 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 REALTORS® (SMAR). For information and a list of session topics, visit www.csmd.edu/MoneySmart.
St. Mary’s City Museum Annual Beer Fest
The second annual Beer Festival will be held at Historic St. Mary’s City Museum on Sunday, May 20th, from noon until 6 p.m. Rock to the music of 25th Hour Band and The Piranhas while you enjoy a variety of activities, including special tours of Van Sweringen’s Ordinary (one of the first taverns of the colony); a beer making demonstration and a cider making demonstration Great fun requires great food! Visitors will have the opportunity to sample local cuisine while tasting beers from craft brewers such as Heavy Seas, Ruddy Duck, Brewers Alley and The Raven. Artisans will have select offerings for sale and fun activities for the youngsters may be found at the Kid’sTent.This event is a fundraiser to support the education and research activities of the museum. Run, walk, boat or drive to join us! Admission is $20 for tasters, $10 for designated drivers and free for children ages 12 and under. Parking is free. For more information, call Historic St Mary’s City Foundation at 240-895-4977, email support@stmaryscity.org or visit our website at www.stmaryscitybeerfest.org.
Friday Night Summer Concert Series
Join us for the Friday night Summer Concert Series at the La PlataTown 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. For more information, contact La Plata Town Hall at 301-934-8421, or check the full concert schedule at www.townoflaplata.org.
To publish information on your event in "Community Notes," call or email the Naval Support Activity South Potomac public affairs office at 540-653-8153 or jeron.hayes@navy.mil.
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Photo courtesy of Jackie Hoffman
Volunteers pose at Dashiell Marina, showcasing the debris removed during the 24th Annual Potomac River Cleanup. Pictured (l. to r.) are Nick Carros, Emileigh Clare, Harry Lehman, Dave Hoffman, Fred Hoffman, Arelene Dunaway and James Dunaway.
Indian Head volunteers join in Potomac River cleanup By Dave Hoffman NAVFAC Indian Head On April 14, volunteers from Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head participated in the 24th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup.Volunteers removed litter from 1,500 feet of Potomac River Shoreline near the base's Dashiell Marina. NSFIH's effort was part of a larger, multistate initiative coordinated by the Alice Ferguson Foundation in Accokeek, Md. The goal of the event is to raise awareness of improper solid waste disposal and its effects on the ecosystems of the Potomac. The Alice Ferguson Foundation was formed in 1954 as a nonprofit organization to "provide experiences that encourage connec-
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ber of the Quarter for developing and presenting several intelligence briefs to senior leaders, which provided them with insightful situational awareness. He also volunteered more than 35 hours for theYMCA and led fundraising events that raised more than $500 for poor families. Five civilian employees were chosen the civilian Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of fiscal year 2012: Bonnie Behnke, Karian Smith, Stacey Smith, Victoria Tanenbaum and Judith Thompson. An analyst, Behnke worked on both strategic and tactical tasks that oftentimes required quick turnarounds. For this reason, she arrived early, stayed late, and worked weekends to meet tight deadlines. Smith was recognized for her technical excellence and natural mentorship skills. Her outstanding ability to train and mentor junior analysts resulted in overall team improvement and frequent requests for consultation from analysts across the command. As a team lead, she balanced project management without impact to analytic requirements or production and consistently delivered high-quality products. In addition, Smith assumed additional duties in support of JWAC's registry office due to personnel losses while continuing to maintain primary responsibilities. Her positive attitude and flexibility enabled continuity of quality support during a time of major work such as inventory, transitioning to new software, and inspections. Tanenbaum demonstrated exceptional teamwork and strongly impacted the ex-
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tions between people, the natural environment, farming and the cultural heritage of the Potomac River Watershed." In 1989 the Alice Ferguson Foundation staff initiated the Potomac River Watershed Cleanup by removing trash from the Piscataway Park shoreline. Over the years, the cleanup has experienced exponential growth in volunteer participation and the total number of cleanup sites. On NSF Indian Head, 11 volunteers collected 20 bags of trash, seven tires, and 375 pounds of bulk debris such as metal pipe and scrap lumber. In total, 750 pounds of debris were removed from the installation's shoreline. On a regional scale, a total of 5,076 volunteers at 206 sites throughout the Potomac River Watershed participated in the cleanup. They removed over 94.6 tons of trash, including 1,060 tires and over 15,000 plastic bags.
pectations of a model project lead. Her leadership style, resource management, project planning and personal sacrifice were integral to the success of a challenging project in support of a high-interest customer. Her ability to overcome the difficulties of this project, to foster an innovative environment, and to engage senior management ensured successful project delivery. Thompson displayed leadership and versatility across many tasks and development efforts that were instrumental to contingency planning as well as real-world operational missions. As an acting branch head, she had significant involvement in five separate tasks across multiple combatant commands.
Professional Accreditation
Christina Byrd was recognized by the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations for earning the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification. She successfully demonstrated understanding of the concepts and principles deemed critical to protect Department of Defense assets.
Length of Service
Length of Service awards were presented to the following employees: * David Johnston, 20 years * Wendy Luttrell, 20 years * Harold Ferenz, 25 years
The South Potomac Pilot wants your graduate 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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