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SOUTH POTOMAC PILOT NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY
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New Advanced Energetics Research Laboratory opens doors Andrew Revelos, Staff Writer
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Scientists and engineers of Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) were already hard at work in the new Advanced Energetics Research Laboratory by the time the facility was officially opened at a Feb. 21 ribbon-cutting ceremony. The days when researchers had to stop work while rumbling trucks passed by outdated Building 600, constructed in 1945, are finally coming to an end. The ceremony marked the completion of military construction project 167 (MILCON P167), phase one of the new lab complex. Phase two, MILCON P190, will see an additional building constructed by fiscal year 2015. Officials from NSWC, the Department of the Navy and regional leaders all agreed that the project was essential to preserve the critical national capabilities undertaken onboard Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head.
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From left, Capt. Andy Buduo, commander of Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division, Maryland Congressman Steny Hoyer, and Mary Lacey, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, cut the ribbon opening Indian Head's new Advanced Energetics Research Laboratory on Feb. 21. Rank and file researchers at NSWC IHD cite several shortcomings in
Building 600, including flooding, power outages and vibrations. Work-
spaces are in the process of relocating to the Advanced Energetics Research Laboratory. "Today we're celebrating a joyous occasion," said Amy O'Donnell, deputy technical director of NSWC IHD. "Through this new Energetics Research Complex, we are renewing and looking to our future to contribute to the advanced energetic research coming from [NSWC] Indian Head Division. We celebrate the key role advanced research has in our energetics profession and role this laboratory will play in conducting future work and research, development, testing and evaluation (RDT&E) of new weapons technologies that will serve our nation's warfighters." Capt. Andy Boduo, commander of NSWC IHD, looked forward to the RDT&E capabilities the new facility makes provides. "Each laboratory is vibrationally dampened and isolated from adjoining labs and hallways," he said. "Being isolated from the sur-
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Base facilities change schedules for Security Exercise Naval Support Facilities (NSF) Dahlgren and Indian Head will be participating in Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2012 the week of March 19 - 24, and heightened security drills will cause a change of schedule for many base facilities on Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24. The week-long exercise will be conducted on naval bases and installations throughout the continental United States and is held to ensure that naval installations are ready to respond to a threat at all times. It establishes a learning environment for players to exercise functional plans and operational capabilities. Exercise SC-CS12 is an annual exercise and not a response to any specific threat. As the exercise progresses to a heightened threat condition on Friday, individuals who do not have a valid CAC card will not be permitted to enter either NSF Dahlgren or NSF Indian Head, and Pass & ID offices will not issue visitor passes. Civilian employees and contractors who have not been identified by their commands as "mission essential personnel" are being advised to avoid the bases as well on March 23. Mission essential personnel have been identified by their organizations and will be provided with new badges that they will retain and use in situations where base access has been restricted. Due to the lack of services during the exercise, military retirees, non-resident dependents and others who would normally have base access should not plan on visiting the installations during this week. Both Branch Medical Clinics will be shifting ap-
pointments to accommodate the Friday exercise. The Child Development Centers, Youth Activity Centers at both bases and Gray's Landing on the Potomac at Dahlgren will be open on Friday for normal hours to provide service to those who must come on base that day. The Fleet and Family Support Center will also be closed on Friday.
Auto Skills open 1 p.m. Cannonball Lanes open 1 p.m. Fitness Center open 1 p.m. Gear Issue open 1 p.m. Liberty Center open 1 p.m. Library open 1 p.m. Movie Theater showing feature at 7 p.m.
Dahlgren Facility Revised Schedules:
Indian Head Facility Revised Schedules:
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Commissary Navy Exchange NSWC Federal Credit Union MWR Administrative Office Aquatics Center Auto Skills Shop/Gear Issue Cannonball Lanes Liberty Center Community House Craftech ITT Library Movie Theater
Schedules for Saturday, March 24 Navy Exchange closed Dahlgren Commissary closed Community House closed
Navy Exchange Navy Federal Credit Union MWR Administrative Office Auto Skills Shop/Gear Issue Bowling Alley Mix House Fitness Center/Gym ITT Liberty Center Library
Schedules for Saturday, March 24 Navy Exchange closed Auto Skills/Gear Issue open 1 p.m. Bowling Alley open 1 p.m. Fitness Center open 1 p.m. Liberty Center open 1 p.m. Library open 1 p.m.
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Military Saves Week 2012
U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos
Military members and their families got into the act of shredding old documents as part of Military Saves Week, sponsored by the Dahlgren Fleet and Family Support Center last week at the Parade Field Pavilion. Those with base access were encouraged to bring personal documents for shredding to avoid identify theft and to decrease trash in landfills. Over 40 families brought 84 boxes of documents for shredding. Participants also received a free piggy bank to encourage their savings habits.
A Saint comes marching home
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Hometown hero and Super Bowl champion Jermon Bushrod, left tackle for the New Orleans Saints and King George High School graduate, visited NSF Dahlgren on Feb. 22 to meet with Sailors and longtime fans. Mr. Tackle signed autographs and enjoyed a smooch from his number one fan, proud mom Brenda Bushrod, a human resources technician at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.
Maryland Congressman Steny Hoyer dons a lab coat and goggles during a tour of Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division facilities Feb. 21.
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rounding environment is critical in processes that have incredibly small tolerances such as some of the cutting edge later research the scientists in R Department are conducting." Buduo foreshadowed the future success he hopes the lab complex will facilitate with a rundown of recent NSWC IHD achievements. In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, scientists from NSWC IHD developed and fielded a thermobaric, cave-busting capability in only six months. The technology was adapted and incorporated into the Marines' Shoulder-launched, Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW). Scientists also developed High-density Reactive Materials (HDRM), a "revolutionary" product that can replace structural steel in munitions with reactive material, producing an enhanced explosive effect. A product for which NSWC IHD scientists seem particularly proud, the Homemade Explosive (HME) Detection Kit, was recently adopted by the Army. "The HME test kit is so good, the Army recently decided to end its own program and adopt the fielded kit," said Buduo. "Today, I have no doubt that our nation's warfighters out on patrol in Afghanistan are safer because of our HME team developed this critical tool." Buduo said the Advanced Energetics Research Complex is a critical element of NSWC IHD's infrastructure modernization process. "This is truly an exciting time to be at Indian Head Division." Capt. Pete Nette, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP), cited the new lab complex as a manifestation of the desire of the Navy and the community around Indian Head to increase the overall military value of the base. "I don't believe the significance of today's event can be overstated," he said. "This first phase of the Advanced Energetics Research Complex is critically important to the mission of Indian Head Division and to this installation as a whole." "On behalf of the scientists and engineers who will call the Advanced Energetics Research Complex home, I want to extend a special thank you to our elected public officials, the Navy, and Indian Head Division for the support to energetic research. We view this facility as a promise to achieve even greater things for all of our warfighters' future needs."
Mary Lacey, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development,Testing and Evaluation and a former technical director for NSWC ID, told the audience how critical NSWC IHD work is to the overall national defense. "The Indian Head team, and in particular the researchers here, have done us proud," she said. "Every time we turn around, you're breaking barriers on some new formulation, some new product, some new thing to help the warfighter and ensure that warfighters don't go into harm's way without overwhelming power." Lacey, who knew the shortcomings of Building 600 first-hand experience at Indian Head Division, told NSWC IHD personnel how happy she was to see them in a more capable setting. "It's nice to finally see a facility that actually meets your needs, to enable you to continue to conduct the world-class research that you're known for," she said. For NSWC IHD Technical Director Dennis McLaughlin, energetics research is a vital, if often overlooked, facet of military RDT&E. "Energetics is absolutely essential to the Navy," he said. "Without energetics, the Navy would be little more than a unique cruise line." McLaughlin said there was more to a research complex than capability alone, highlighting the benefits of greater safety and increased operational efficiency. "The new labs are configured to promote operational efficiencies by reducing the amount of time and effort that goes into the development and testing of energetic materials while also factoring in safety in the building's overall design." The ceremony's guest speaker, no stranger to Indian Head, also had a hand in finding the funds for the lab complex despite the ongoing budget battles in Washington. Maryland Congressman Steny Hoyer, House MinorityWhip, spoke about the importance of investing in future technology. Like all of the speakers at the ceremony, however, Hoyer acknowledged the commemoration of a much more significant investment. "This investment would not be worthwhile if it weren't for the people inside this building," he said. "The bricks and mortar are not the investment; the investment is in the people. The bricks and mortar is simply a house for all of you extraordinary people, who are brilliant in intellect and so passionate for your country."
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PDC attends Southern Maryland Legislative reception By Elizabeth Lechner, NSWC IHD
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). Vanpool wanted from the Ferry Farm to Main gate/B gate entrance area. Preferably leave by 0700 and leave from base around 1530-1630 latest. Contact Richard @ richard.t.simpson@navy.mil From the Ferry Farm area to Dahlgren Bldg. 1500 area. Prefer early work hours. Call Mark, 540653-2148. 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) 6539203. Clinton, Md., to Dahlgren. Hours are flexible (0600 - 1700). Call Miranda at 703-692-9590. 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. Riders wanted for vanpool from Home Depot on Rt. 3 near Central Park, Fredericksburg, stops at main gate and B gate. Departs 0640, return 4 p.m. M-Th and 3 p.m. Fridays. If interested, call Mike at 540-903-4225 or e-mail to mcdonald7204@gmail.com
RIDERS WANTED Rt 234 & US 1 Dumfries Commuter Lot to Dahlgren. Depart at 0630. Stops at the Target parking lot off exit 133 (Warrenton). Leave Dahlgren at 1620. Call Lin at 540-653-1266. Claiborne Run at Chatham (Next to Steamers and CVS and across from Wawa on Butler Rd.) to Dahlgren. M-Th 0640 departure from Fredericksburg, leave Dahlgren at 1600; Fridays from 0640 to 1530. Call Maria, 540-653-3094. Fredericksburg Rt. 208 commuter lot and Ferry Farm Wal-Mart to Dahlgren; accepting riders or drivers; call Gina at 540-653-2281.
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/gwrideconnect.html.
The 39th term of the Professional Development Council (PDC) continued its commitment to support Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) by attending the Southern Maryland Legislative reception on February 23 at the Loews Annapolis Hotel. The purpose of the reception is for business owners and government officials from Southern Maryland to meet face to face and to develop business relationships. This highlights the capabilities of Southern Maryland and gives Senators and Delegates the opportunity to network with other lawmakers and constituents in the southern counties. NSWC IHD showcased its capabilities of supporting the warfighter while attending this event. The PDC had the privilege of being invited to the reception for the fourth year in a row. Four members of the council attended the Reception - 39th term Chair Andrew Jaffke, Andrea Bloomer, Elizabeth Lechner, and Rob Zilnicki. While there, they helped promote Indian Head's capabilities to companies, elected officials, cabinet secretaries and agency heads from throughout the state of Maryland. "The PDC was again honored to be asked to support the
U.S. Navy photo by Paul McCafferty
PDC members (from left to right) Andrea Bloomer, Andrew Jaffke, Elizabeth Lechner, Dennis McLaughlin, Rob Zilnicki, & Al Stern recently attended the Southern Maryland Legislative Reception in Annapolis. Command at the Southern Maryland Legislative Reception," said Jaffke. "This year, half of the team was able to attend the event. The Reception afforded the PDC the chance to gain a better understanding of how NSWC IHD interacts with others in the defense industry, as well as our elected officials. The team members who attended provided a diverse background of experience to share, and were offered a very unique opportunity to develop their professional skills," said Jaffke.
Over the last month, the PDC has continued their mission of supporting the local community by volunteering for science fairs. The group has also continued with a program of Lunch & Learn events in which department heads have joined members for an open discussion about topics ranging from challenges facing NSWC IHD to individual career paths and advice. To date,T Department Head Darrin Krivitsky and E Department Head Mike Adams have taken time out of their sched-
ules to participate, with more department heads scheduled for the coming month. In addition, the team has had the privilege to attend the regularly scheduled Monday Afternoon Meetings (MAM) and they have also visited the National Harbor. The PDC has a full-slate of additional upcoming activities, including a midterm teambuilding event in Picatinny, N.J., and meetings with SES-level personnel at the Pentagon and theWashington Navy Yard.
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UMW opens Dahlgren campus
Base Happenings
By Andrew Revelos, Staff Writer
Dahlgren Free Tax Return Assistance
NSASP's Fleet and Family Support Center will help prepare tax returns for active-duty and retired military personnel at no cost beginning 17 January, by appointment only. Call 540-653-1839 or toll free 800-500-4947 to make your appointment. FSSC will also offer single Sailor tax preparation assistance at no cost at NSF Dahlgren's Liberty Center on 28 January from 1100-1700, 11 February from 1100-1700, and 25 February 1100-1700. No appointment necessary.
DOSC Accepting Scholarship Apps and Charity Grant Applications
The Dahlgren Officers' Spouses Club (DOSC) is currently accepting scholarship applications and written requests from non-profit organizations to receive charitable funds to support their organization. All requests must be in writing and submitted via the United States Postal Service, postmarked no later than April 16. For more info, visit www.dahlgrenosc.webs.com.
Scholarships for Military Children
Applications for the 2012 Scholarships for Military Children Program will be available starting Dec. 1 at commissaries worldwide as well as online through a link on http://www.commissaries.com and directly at http://www.militaryscholar.org. The program awards at least one $1,500 scholarship to a student at each commissary. To be eligible for a scholarship, the student must be a dependent, unmarried child, no older than 21 - or 23 if enrolled as a full-time student at a college or university - of a service member on active duty, reservist, guardsman, retiree or survivor of a military member who died while on active duty or survivor of a retiree. Eligibility is determined using the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System database. Applicants must submit an essay on a topic which will be available Dec. 1 on http://www.militaryscholar.org. Applications must be turned in to a commissary by close of business Feb. 24, 2012.
Indian Head IH Spouses' Club Opens "Treasures" Thrift Store
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 more information.
ASBP Blood Drive Schedule
Mark your calendars for 2012 Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drives at NSF Indian Head in 2012. Donors can give on April 11 and 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.
Service members and employees onboard Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren can now pursue professional education opportunities at the University of MaryWashington's (UMW's) long-anticipated Dahlgren Center for Education and Research. Regional leaders joined UWM officials and Dahlgren officers for a Feb. 17 ribbon-cutting ceremony highlighting how the campus will shape both the Navy and the local economy going forward. "Just 17 months ago, to the day, we celebrated the Dahlgren Campus groundbreaking," said Mark Safferstone, executive director of the Dahlgren Campus. "Today's dedication of UMW's third campus is yet another notable occasion. I thank all of you who have been involved in this project and who have contributed to our success." The Dahlgren Center for Education and Research hosts classes from several institutions of higher learning: George Mason University, the Naval Post Graduate School, the Naval War College, Old Dominion University,Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech, Rappahannock Community College and Germanna Community College. The new campus will participate in Virginia's Commonwealth Engineering Graduate Program (CEGP), designed to enhance post-graduate education opportunities for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professionals. The project also mitigates a lack of advanced science and technology education opportunities in the region surrounding NSF Dahlgren, a shortcoming noted by the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission. The campus solidifies a longstanding relationship between Dahlgren and the UMW that has seen many graduates find employment on the naval installation through the years. UMW's computer science department was established by Dahlgren-based scientists in the late 1970s. Safferstone credited former naval officer and scientist for proposing a satellite campus in Dahlgren nearly 25 years ago and noted that King George County is home to hundreds of UMW alumni. Though the UMW Dahlgren
U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos
Congressman Rob Wittman, representative for Virginia's 1st District, speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the University of Mary Washington's Dahlgren Center for Education and Research on Feb. 17. Campus is focused on serving the education needs of NSF Dahlgren, the campus will serve the region as a whole. "Since construction started last July, the university has conducted studies to understand educational needs and identify potential research initiatives," he said. "We've led many hard hat tours and we've spoken with representatives from base commands, defense contractors, local businesses, federal, state and local government officials and educational institutions." Bill Howell, speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, praised the Dahlgren Campus's for its potential to add more STEM professionals in the Commonwealth. "This facility is going to contribute to the future vitality of the region," he said. Congressman Rob Wittman thought the Dahlgren Campus would help ensure the region has "the researchers and scientists to do the work of the nation," while also encouraging economic growth. "We talk about jobs and the economy today. This is the basis of jobs and the economy: a robust education system," he said. The commander of the Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), one of the Dahlgren commands whose workforce stands to benefit from greater access to post-graduate education, praised the effort behind establishing the Dahlgren Campus. "This is truly a landmark day for Dahlgren and the greater region," said Capt. Gary Shoman. "The University of Mary Washington Center for Education and Research is a superb example of our
community pulling together: academia, business, local and state governments, Department of Defense, all cooperating to ensure the national security bodies of work in our region are of the highest quality and meet the military objectives of today and into the future." Local community leaders around Dahlgren saw the Dahlgren Campus as an investment in the future. "It [benefits] more than King George County," said Joe Grzeika, chairman of the King George County . "It benefits our entire region. [Dahlgren] is critical to the defense of the nation and to the region's economy. I see the Dahlgren Campus as a catalyst, not only for academics, but also for research, which I think is critical.That's where we're going to really see a jump start for the economy in this area." With Department of Defense (DoD) leadership and Congress considering curbs to the growth of military spending, the potential for another BRAC was on the mind of retired Rear Adm. Robert Fountain, chairman of the board of directors for theVirginia National Defense Industrial Authority. "I think having the Dahlgren Campus is going to have a major role in cementing Dahlgren's place in this part of Virginia," he said. ForUMWPresidentRichardHurley, the Dahlgren Campus is a "living symbol" of the university's commitment to bring together diverse partners and institutions to serve the public. "It's clear we all have a stake in the future success, growth and expansion of this campus."
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NSWC IHD selects RDT&E Department Head Elizabeth Lechner, NSWC IHD PDC Naval SurfaceWarfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) recently announced the selection of Dr. Ruth Doherty as its new Research, Development,Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Department Head. Dr. Doherty, an internationally recognized expert in energetics, has more than 25 years of experience with the U.S. Navy in the area of researchanddevelopmentofenergetic materials. She recently served as the chiefscientistfortheExplosivesDivision, Science and Technology Directorate at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. During her tenure with the Navy, Dr. Doherty worked in the development of advanced high bubble energy explosives for underwater ap-
plications, and managed the explosives thrust of the Navy Explosives and Undersea Weapons Block program. She served as the director of the Detonation Physics Division at NSWC IHD and then became the technical advisor to the head of the Research Department at NSWC. Following that, Dr. Doherty was detailed to theWeapons Systems DivisionoftheOfficeoftheDeputyUnder Secretary of Defense for Science andTechnologytodevelopanational program in advanced energetic materials. "Dr. Doherty has a distinguished history of achievement and leadership with the Navy and Department of Homeland Security," Dennis McLaughlin, comments NSWC IHD's technical director. "She will bring added expertise to the division's workforce and we are thrilled to welcome her back to NSWC IHD
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Right: Rob Beagley, manager of detonation technology, and Dr. Ruth Doherty, NSWC IHD's new Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Department Head, tour one of the command's state-of-the-art detonation science facilities. to enhance our RDT&E efforts." The RDT&E Department provides research, development, test and evaluation of energetic materials and of technologies to evaluate energetic materials and ordnance in support of the warfighter. In addition, the department also provides the scientific foundation needed to determine the behavior and suitability of energetic materials for ordnance applications.
Community Notes Dahlgren Boating Regulations in Virginia Require Safe Boating Course
A safe boating class, sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, will be held on Saturday, March 3, in Colonial Beach, VA. Successful completion of this course will provide you with the needed certificate, which is good for your life, to meet the new Virginia regulation. Class will be from 8:45 AM to 6 PM at the Espresso Station coffee shop, 215 Washington Ave, Colonial Beach. Early registration is $30 (paid by Feb 28) or $45 (after Feb 28). To register or for more information, call Kyle at (804) 2247230 or June at 804-761-0952 or email jandjgaines@verizon.net. In Virginia, jet ski operators aged 50 years or younger and motor boat operators aged 20 years or younger are required to have taken a NASBLA approved safe boating course. On July 1, 2012 the ages will be raised! You can check out this requirement via the following link: www.dgif.virginia .gov/boating/education/requirement/.
Caledon Art Show
Caledon Natural Area in King George will host an art event on Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This "Trash to Art" free event will invite all artists and interested persons/groups to participate in a beach trash pickup, followed by a trash-to-sculpture contest at the park pavilion. Transportation will be provided to the beach and all participants will be provided with trash bags for collecting litter (no flora or fauna). More info will be available soon. For more information, contact Carrol Morgan at xmorgan@hotmail.com, 540-760-6928.
Rappahannock Raiders Swim Team Swim Clinic Features Olympians
The Rappahannock Raiders will hold a Mutual of Omaha BREAKout! Swim Clinic at the King George YMCA on Apr. 28 from 1-5 p.m. The clinic will have two Olympic swimming medalists - Ian Crocker, 4-time Olympic Gold Medalist and 8-time World Championship Gold Medalist, and Kristy Kowal, Olympic Silver Medalist and 2-time World Championship Gold Medalist. They will be providing hands-on training and inspirational training lectures in this four-hour clinic. To register and for more information, go to rappraiders.com.
Thurman Brisben Center Benefit Dinner
The Thurman Brisben Center will hold its first annual Benefit Roast and Toast in honor of Dr. Roberto Canizares on Saturday, June 30 at Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conference
Center. The event will include a reception/silent auction that begins at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Dr. Roberto Canizares, a physician practicing medicine for 40 years in the greater Fredericksburg area, has been affiliated with the Thurman Brisben Center since the 1980's, where he provides medical care for the medically underserved population. All proceeds benefit the Thurman Brisben Center, a shelter that provides services for the homeless for six local counties. It's the goal of the event organizers to sell 200 tickets in King George and Dahlgren to honor Dr. Canizares. To donate or to purchase tickets, call 540-295-0001.
Second Friday Art Walk in Colonial Beach
Colonial Beach will hold its Second Friday Art Walk on Fri., March 9 from 6 - 9 p.m. Numerous galleries will open to display works by local artists. This event is free and open to everyone.
Indian Head Sotterley Plantation Presents "Women of Sotterley"
Sotterley Plantation presents their 2nd Saturday Series - "Women of Sotterley". In honor of Women's History Month, Sotterley Plantation is pleased to offer the third of four presentations of the 2nd Saturday Series entitled, "Women of Sotterley." These specialty tours will run on Saturday, March 10 at 1 and 3 p.m. Discover the women of Sotterley - whether it was the mistress of the house, the farm manager's wife, the heiress, or the enslaved servants, the women of Sotterley were fascinating people who lived extraordinary lives. Hear their stories in this presentation that is a testament to strength, courage and endurance. Advance reservations only. $15 per person. Limited to 20 people per session. Ages 13 and up. Walking required. Purchase tickets online: www.sotterley.org.
CSM Spring Connections
College of Southern Maryland will open its Spring Connections with author Randy Fertel on March 2. The New Orleans author will read from his memoir "The Gorilla Man and the Empress of Steak" beginning at 7:30 p.m. at CSM's Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium. The memoir weaves the stories of his iconic New Orleanian parents, one famous - Ruth, founder of Ruth's Chris Steak House - and one infamous - Rodney, known as "The Gorilla Man" for his quixotic 1969 run for mayor and promise to get a gorilla for the zoo. It is a bittersweet story of one of New Orleans' most legendary families, and the famous steak house that bears their mother's name.
For information on Connections, study guides and author links visit www.csmd.edu/connections. Books featured are available at any CSM College Store or online at www.csmd.edu/CollegeStore.
Second Annual St. Charles Running Festival Set for April 14th
The Charles County Commissioners are pleased to announce that the second annual St. Charles Running Festival, presented by Lennar Homes, will take place on Saturday, April 14. The festival will consist of three different distances (10 miles, 5k and a kids' fun run), and proceeds from the event will benefit local charities, including Special Olympics. The 5k course starts and finishes at Regency Furniture Stadium, and is a basic up-and-back loop on Piney Church Rd. The Chick-fil-A Kids Fun Run will be contained within the parking lots of the stadium. The day's events coincide with the annual Fan Fest celebration hosted by the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Entry fees for the three races are $55 for the 10-Miler, $20 for the 5K and $10 for the Kids Fun Run prior to March 1. After that the 10-Miler fees increase to $65 and the 5K increases to $30. For more information or to register, visit www.StCharlesRunFest.com or call 410-6059381.
Charles County Hosts Second Annual Southern Maryland Inspiring Caregiver Awards Event
The Second Annual Southern Maryland Inspiring Caregiver Awards event will be held in Charles County on Friday, April 20, at 6 p.m. at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center located at 3090 Crain Highway. Nominations for the second annual Southern Maryland Inspiring Caregiver Awards are now being accepted. Nominees must be family, volunteer, or professional caregivers who currently work or previously have worked directly with Alzheimer's or dementia patients in Charles, Calvert, Prince George's, and/or St. Mary's Counties. Nominations must be postmarked by no later than Friday, March 16. Nomination forms can be found online at www.alz.org/nca. Tickets are available for purchase and event sponsorship opportunities are available. The proceeds will go toward support, training, education, information and care for family caregivers. For more information, contact, Linda Gottfried, Director, Southern Maryland Area, at 301-934-5856 or by e-mail at Linda.Gottfried@alz.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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MWR Highlights Dahlgren Liberty Center
Fitness Center
St. Patrick's Day 5K Poker Run
Liberty Paintball Trip
March 3, van leaves at 11 a.m. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Cost is $10 per person for 3 1/2 hours and 500 paintballs. For more information contact the Liberty Center at 540-653-7277.
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Beginner's Ceramics
March 5 - 26, 4:30 p.m. In this 4-week Monday evening class you will learn how to pour, clean and paint 3 ceramic items. Open to all with base access. Maximum class size is 10, minimum class size 6. Cost is $35 plus materials. For more information, please contact 540-653-1730.
Polymer Clay Lunch Bunch
March 13, 11 a.m. In this Tuesday lunchtime class create a tea cup of roses. Open to all with base access. Maximum class size is 10, minimum class size 8. Cost is $15, includes all materials. For more information, please contact 540-653-1730.
Framing and Matting
March 14 & 21, 4:30 p.m. In this 2-day Wednesday workshop, learn how to mat and frame a piece of artwork no larger than 16x20, no oils or cross stitch. Cost $35 plus materials. Open to all with base access. Maximum class size is 10, minimum class size 4. For more information, please contact 540-653-1730.
Auto Skills Center
Oil Change Auto Class
March 12, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Dahlgren Auto Skills Center Open to all with base access. Cost: FREE Learn the basics of changing the oil in your car. For more information, please contact 540-653-4900.
March 14, 11 a.m. Registration is due by March 13 at the Dahlgren Fitness Center. Cost: $5. Open to all with base access. T-shirts to the first 25 who register. Awards for overall male and female finishers and best poker hand. For more information contact the Fitness Center at 540-653-8580. Sponsored by Carroll's Automotive and NSWC Federal Credit Union.
Youth Activities Center
Family Fun Night Bingo
March 14, 26:30 p.m. Open to all with base access. B-I-N-G-O is everyone's favorite game-O! Fun and prizes for the whole family! For details contact the Youth Activities Center at 540-653-8009. Sponsored by NSWC Federal Credit Union.
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Program Time Place Career Exploration 9 - 11 a.m. Dahlgren Market Yourself for a Second Career 11 a.m. - Noon Dahlgren Anger Management 9 a.m. - Noon Dahlgren CRC Noon - 4 p.m. Dahlgren Anger Management 9 a.m. - Noon Dahlgren Car Buying 2 - 3 p.m. Dahlgren ICC 1 - 2 p.m. Dahlgren Parenting the Special Needs Child 11 a.m. - Noon Dahlgren Ombudsman Meeting 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Dahlgren SAPR Refresher 1 - 3 p.m. Dahlgren Moving with Children 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Indian Head
National Security lectures University of Mary Washington Learning Center King George Campus The Military Affairs Council is supporting the Joint Warfare Analysis Center and UMW Political Science and International Affairs Department with a 5-part lecture series on national security. All attendees must pre-register online via website link listed below. Lecture series is free to all attendees. Registration is limited to 180 attendees.
Series Topics & Presentation Dates:
3/7: Dr. Jason Davidson-America's Allies and War 4/4: Dr. Jack Kramer- The Strategic Environment of the Twenty First Century 5/2: Dr. Jack Kramer-The Baltic States 6/6: Dr. Elizabeth Larus- Strategic Challenges in Northeast Asia 6/20: Dr. Ranjit Singh-The Arab Spring Lectures are scheduled from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Please RSVP by following the link below to the registration sign-up sheet: https://docs.google.com/ spreadsheet/ccc key=0AgEhJt4AIcLYdHNYUzB0RUZ SVFZqQ25NOV9JYllPVUE
Clinic seeks continued accreditation The Joint Commission and the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Inspector General will be conducting a combined accreditation survey of the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River and its Branch Health Clinics (Dahlgren, Indian Head, and NAF Andrews) the week of March 5-8. The survey will evaluate the clinics' compliance with nationally established Joint
Commission and United States Navy standards to determine if the accreditation should be continued. Patients and staff members of Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River and its outlying branch clinics may contact a Joint Commission surveyor during the aforementioned dates and request a public information interview by calling the Naval Health
Clinic Patuxent River at 301342-1462. Concerns may also be brought to the attention of the Medical Inspector General (MEDINSGEN) by calling the MEDINSGEN Hotline at 1-800-637-6175 (not available OCONUS), DSN 295-9019 or via e-mail at: NavyMEDIG Hotline@med.navy.mil. For more information contact Mr. Ivan Sherard at 301-342-1420.
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Deployment Discussion Group Noon - 1 p.m. Indian Head Resume Writing 9 - 11:30 a.m. Dahlgren IA Return and Reunion 10 - 11:30 a.m. Dahlgren Anger Management 9 a.m. - Noon Dahlgren Deployment Discussion Group Noon - 1 p.m. Dahlgren TAP 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. JD's Career Exploration 10 a.m. - Noon Indian Head Anger Management 9 a.m. - Noon Dahlgren
Dahlgren Movie Theater 540-653-7336
Hours of Operation Friday: 7 p.m. Saturday: 7 p.m.
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).
Friday, March 2nd - Haywire Rated R - 93 min
Saturday, March 3rd - Red Tails Rated PG13 - 125 min
Friday, March 9th Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Rated PG 13 - 129 min
Saturday, March 10th Underworld: Awakening Rated R - 89 min
The 24th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup Volunteer now for the upcoming Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup will take place on April 14. Site leaders needed! Registration for 2012 cleanup sites is now open. Please follow the instructions here on how to register your site. Find a cleanup site! Registered cleanup sites are now posted, with more sites added each day. Find a site near you and volunteer!
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Wednesday February 29th at 5:30 pm in Washington, DC Saturday March 3rd at 11:00 am in Accokeek, MD Saturday March 10th at 10:30 am in Fairfax, VA Please call 202-973-8203 or email potomaccleanup@ferguson foundation.org to RSVP for Site Leader Training Workshops and to find out more information. For more information on the Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup or to advertise your cleanup on this site, email potomaccleanup@ferguson foundation.org JOIN the Trash Free Maryland Alliance or Trash Free Virginia Alliance and stay up-to-date on statewide efforts to solve litter by addressing it at its source. Go to www.trashfreemaryland.org or www.trashfreevirginia.org for more information.
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F-35B Marine Corps select major test pilot of the year By Victor Chen Program Executive Office Joint Strike Fighter Public Affairs The test pilot responsible for leading the planning effort for the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter's initial sea trials in October received accolades for his leadership during a ceremony at Naval Air Station Patuxent River Feb. 16. The John H. Glenn squadron of the Marine Corps Aviation Association selected Marine Corps Maj. Richard Rusnok as Test Pilot of the Year for his role in the successful embarkation and deployment of more than 250 people and 140,000 pounds of supplies and equipment with two F-35B test aircraft on USS Wasp (LHD 1). "Major Rusnok was the focal point for an extremely complex event, and the amount of coordination, thought and planning he put into it was enormous," said Navy Capt. Erik Etz, military director of test and evaluation for F-35 naval variants. "Initial sea trials were a resounding success, and his award is well deserved." "It's every naval test pilot's dream to be involved with initial ship trials," Pittston, Pa., native Rusnok said. "It's such a rare occurrence - a once-in-a-generation opportunity - for us to take a new aircraft to sea." Rusnok, an operational test liaison, spent almost a year planning the trials. "It was an incredible opportunity for
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Maj. Richard Rusnok in the cockpit of an F-35B Joint Strike Fighter during initial sea trials on USS Wasp (LHD 1) in Oct. 2011. me to see the plan evolve over time," Rusnok said. "It sounds trite, but nothing I
did was noteworthy. I had a lot of support and the virtually unlimited resources of a
talented team." Rusnok was also one of four test pilots hand-selected to demonstrate the Marines' amphibious air power with the first short takeoffs and vertical landings on the Wasp. "It was really satisfying to see the payoff of all the hard work we did, like the Field Carrier Landing Practices with the Wasp crew," Rusnok said. "Flying at sea felt like coming home again." "I was surprised and happy to be selected," Rusnok said. "However, this award probably ruins some of my tactical street cred with the fleet," he joked. This year, Rusnok will transition to Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., where operational testing on the F-35B will commence. Rusnok was among three Marines honored at the squadron's 7th Annual Acquisition Awards Banquet. As Test Pilot of the Year, he will be considered for the national Commandant of the Marine Corps' Award for Acquisition Excellence, to be announced by the national MCAA organization in May. The F-35B is the Marine variant of the Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. It is capable of short takeoffs and vertical landings for use on amphibious ships or expeditionary airfields to provide air power to the Marine AirGround Task Force. Initial ship trials for the F-35B began Oct. 3 on USS Wasp (LHD 1). The F-35B is undergoing test and evaluation at NAS Patuxent River prior to delivery to the fleet.
NDW presents Smart Grid to FERC officials By MC2 Kiona Miller, NDW Public Affairs Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Washington and Naval District Washington's (NDW) Information Technology Command and Control hosted Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) officials during a presentation of the Navy's Smart Grid pilot at the Region Operations Center on the Washington Navy Yard, Feb. 17. In attendance during the presentation was FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff; Senior Technical and Policy Advisor to the FERC Chairman Mary Beth Tighe; Director of Office of Energy Market Regulation Michael McLaughlin; Director of Office of Electric Reliability Joseph McClelland; Director of Office of Energy Policy and Innovation Jamie Simler; General Counsel Michael Bardee; and Deputy Director of Office of Energy Market Regulation Anna Cochrane. The Smart Grid pilot supports the region's energy reduction initiatives by developing a centralized energy monitoring capability which integrates Direct Digital Control (DDC) and supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA). By using these technologies the region can adjust energy distribution and controls to lower cost and deter energy to power critical assets during an emergency. "The (energy compliance) that drives a lot of our data is the three percent per year federal mandate on energy intensity, so we've focused a lot of effort into that," said Shore Readiness Director on the Chief of Naval Operations staff, Rear Adm. David M. Boone. "Partial to meeting those compliance requirements we want to improve energy security of our bases and lessen the vulnerability." To meet those requirements the Navy's Energy Shore Program looks at three different areas which include energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainability as well as Navy energy culture. During the presentation, the Regional Engineer for NDW and NAVFAC Washington's Commanding Officer, Capt. Kenneth Branch spoke on how the region has taken the initiative and addressed the region's objective by analyzing what systems tools like smart meters have produced. "The objectives of the region is to bring the kilowatts of consumption down and bring the renewable generation up in a smart way in terms of business engineering and other principles," said Branch. NDW has networked advanced meters that track energy consumption with existing building and utility control sys-
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Capt. Kenneth Branch, commanding officer of Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington presents the smart grid pilot to Jon Wellinghoff, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman, during a demonstration at the Washington Navy Yard. The team displayed energy conservation technology, such as the Energy Guard, a wireless sensor interface device for digital control systems and the Virtual Fence, a wireless video sensor for critical infrastructure protection. tems onto a single, secure system. Energy data is displayed with dashboard systems to allow managers to remotely and securely monitor and direct energy systems across the entire installation. The system can respond to external drivers like current energy supply challenges and weather, as well as internal demand signals such as military operations and facility maintenance. "With Smart Grid technologies, commanding officers can divert energy in an emergency to power critical assets with the push of a button," said NDW Chief Information Officer, Jeffrey Johnson. "On a more day-to-day basis, energy managers can quickly pinpoint where we are consuming
more energy than we should so we can quickly take steps to address the problem." A short video on the Smart Grid Pilot is available at the Navy's Task Force Energy Facebook page at http://www.facebook .com/NavalEnergy or on YouTube at http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=VptPiQzgSBE. To learn more about the Department of the Navy's Energy initiatives, visit the Task Force Energy website at http://greenfleet. dodli ve.mil/home. For information on NDW energy programs, visit NDW's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ NavDistWash.
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Senior historian celebrates 30 years of service By MC2 Gina Morrissette, Naval History and Heritage Command
"The satisfaction of pursuing your passion is the best motivation possible; for if you can make a living doing what you want to do, you will hardly ever have to do a day of work," said Senior Historian, Dr. Michael Crawford, who was recently honored by the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) for 30 years of dedicated service. Surrounded by nearly 100 coworkers and friends, Crawford received his 30-year service pin and certificate from Rear Adm. (ret) Jay A. DeLoach, Director of NHHC, during a ceremony held Jan. 25 at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy's Museum Educational Center. "Dr. Crawford is a key member and intellectual linchpin of the NHHC team," said DeLoach. "Over the last 30 years, he has played a vital role in the growth and
success of 'making Naval history and heritage come alive' for the Navy and the American public. His passion and intellectual insights have helped create a strong foundation of the institutional memory of the Navy that can be used for decision-making, policy development, operational planning, and educational outreach." Crawford has been described as an invaluable asset to the command by NHHC's Assistant Director of Histories and Archives Division, Greg Martin, who said he feels fortunate to have him as member of the leadership team. "Crawford's expertise contributes daily to the command's missions of telling the Navy's story," said Martin. Following a yearlong fellowship editing historical documents at the Adams Papers project at the Massachusetts Historical Society, Crawford joined the NHHC staff in 1982. In 1990 he became head of the Early History Branch, a position he held until 2008.
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"February 22, 1982, was a bitterly cold day in Washington, D.C. I remember my glasses fogging up when I entered the offices of the "Research Branch," where I began my work as a naval historian," said Crawford, who joked that since he started work for the Navy he was always open to better job offers, but in the last 30 years a better offer never came along. Throughout the course of his 30-year career with NHHC, Crawford has served as Deputy Director of the Histories and Archives Division, Head of the Reference Branch and Acting Head of the Histories Branch. In 2008, he accepted his current position as Senior Historian. Coworkers describe Crawford as calm, professional and a natural leader with a strong work ethic. "He takes every day very seriously and spends his time getting as much done as he can," said Christine Hughes, a historian at NHHC who has worked alongside Crawford for 26 years. "We all see that; we all see that he is working toward his goals, and it makes everyone else around him want to measure up." Hughes said one of the things she has enjoyed most about working with having Crawford is his creativity and the way he brings people together through history. "One of the missions of NHHC is to make history come alive for our Sailors and Marines," said Hughes. "Dr. Crawford always manages to find both witty and entertaining ways to do that." Crawford said some of his most memorable moments at the NHHC have been the occasional public performances he has done in the National Museum of the United States Navy. "Once, for instance, for an audience of school children, I did a telephone dialog with Continental Navy officers from beyond the grave to teach about the beginnings of the Navy during the American Revolution," explained Crawford. "After the presentation, one of the school children asked me, 'You weren't really on the phone with John Paul Jones, were you?'" In addition to those special moments when he brings history to life, Crawford has accomplished some very notable achievements such as editing two major awardwinning documentary series and writing/editing 14 books. Additionally, he shares credit with two co-authors for the book Interpreting Old Ironsides: An Illustrated Guide to USS Constitution. Of his many accomplishments, Crawford said one stands out from the rest - the publication of several volumes of the Naval Documents of the American Revolution series. "This project was very fulfilling," said Crawford. "But protecting this lengthy and historically valuable project from a premature end is of even greater significance. The documentation of the naval side of the War of Independence is so extensive and so scattered that the full history will be known only if and when this project is finished." In recognition of his dedication and contributions to naval history, the USS Constitution Museum named Crawford a recipient of its 2008 Samuel Eliot Morison Award, the highest recognition by the Board of a Trustees of the USS Constitution Museum Foundation of a person whose public service has enhanced the image of USS Constitution and who reflects the best of maritime historian Rear Adm. Samuel Eliot Morison: artful scholarship, patriotic pride, and eclectic interest in the sea and things maritime, and a desire to preserve the best of our past for future generations. More recently in 2011, the Navy awarded him the Meritorious Civilian Service Award and NHHC named him civilian of the year. Crawford said he is not ready for retirement just yet; he still loves what he does every day. "The most important quality for success in any career is passion for the work you are doing," he said. "I expect to continue working for some time to come, at least until my sixty-sixth birthday. After I retire, I might go fishing, but I am sure I will continue reading, researching, and writing history." For more information about the Naval History and Heritage Command, please visit www.history.navy.mil and www.ourflagwasstillthere.org.
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"The advances are huge:" Capt. "Spanky" Morley speaks on the F/A-18 and EA-18G programs
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On Feb. 8, The Patuxent Partnership sponsored Capt. Frank "Spanky" Morley, Program Manager F/A-18 & EA18G Program, speaking on the progress and potential of the PMA-265 program. The public briefing, held at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, touched on the challenges and promise of the Hornet/Growler program. “It takes almost a generation,” Morley said, from the first indication of a gap in the warfighter’s resources, through imagining what might be a possible solution, to finding funding for a concept, hiring contractors to create it, and then continuing the effort to support an aircraft throughout the life of the program. Morley cited the Hornet’s participation in actions over Libya and during Operation Iraqi Freedom over the course of its development, saying, “The aircraft had an interesting debut for each of its first deployments. The F/A18 inventory is the naval carrier strike force. The program has been extremely successful.” That success, Morley said, can be measured: more than 2000 aircraft have been delivered, with 1500 of them currently flying—1200 of those as part of the domestic fleet. “If we sneeze, the Navy’s gonna catch a cold,” Morley said. Morley credited “spiral development” of the program with making it possible to get the best aircraft out to the fleet as quickly as possible, with continuous improvements and upgrades along the way. “The F/A-18 program is a model for evolutionary development. In acquisition, we’ve been able to control cost, risk and schedule by taking chunks along the development route. We keep building the airplanes and then putting the toys in as they developed and we needed them.” That development model has continued with the Super Hornet and Growler. “Again, we built the truck first and then we added the toys, taking advantage of state-of-the-art avionics from the F/A-18C on a bigger, faster, longer-lasting, refuelable truck. We fielded on time, and on cost, and meanwhile in the backyard we were developing all the toys,” Morley said. “It’s been very successful and a lot of lessons learned. The advances are huge.”
Currently, 75 percent of funding for the program comes from foreign capability partners. Offering a “highcapability, low cost and low learning curve at this point is an attractive delta for foreign capability partners,” Morley said. “With the Super Hornet, we’re kind of the ‘no drama’ option,” thanks to a smoothly run program which provides support, sustainment and advancement to the fleet on a daily basis, as well as continual software-based updates. Foreign military customers include Australia, Canada, Spain, Finland, Malaysia and Switzerland. Other potential new contracts are also in the works. Morley also credited the F/A-18A-D Service Life Extension Program, designed to keep those planes flying and functional as a lead-in to the developing Joint Strike Fighter. Planes originally expected to have a functional
life of 6,000 miles are being torn down and rebuilt so as to last 8,000 miles or longer, with the expectation that those programmatic life spans will continue to increase; several foreign military customers are extending the product life of their F/A-18s even farther. With a maturing program, those high-mileage aircraft continue to show their age and wear, sometimes in unexpected ways. Still, Morley said, the minds behind each development are still actively involved in improving, extending, and updating the aircraft as needed. That collective knowledge base helps to drive down costs in both dollar expenditures and time. “We’re good stewards of U.S. treasure. We work in a world of big numbers, where $30 million is just ‘budget dust,’ but it’s important that we remember the perspectives of others.”
Video surveillance upgrades NDW’s security By MC2 Kiona Miller NDW Public Affairs Naval District Washington (NDW) is leveraging its surveillance capability to help protect personnel and property. Considered the baseline structure for the antiterrorism force protection program (ATFP), the Virtual Perimeter Monitoring System (VMPS) will prove its ability to provide continuous security around the region during the upcoming Solid/Curtain Citadel Shield 2012 ATFP exercise. "VPMS is installed at most of our large installations and also has the ability to view the cameras from those installations at the regional level at the Regional Operations Center (ROC)," said Jeff Johnson, chief information officer at NDW. "It is comprised of various components including video analytics for security and intelligence applications, and wireless network video management." The system is a broad set of monitoring,
communications and surveillance tools for vessels, naval installations and expeditionary forces to assist in the detection of physical intrusions, chemical and radiological attacks, and other threats to Navy personnel and bases. "We started installing and developing the system after 9/11, so around the fiscal year 2004 time frame we started piloting," said Johnson. "The ATFP program used us as the pilot program for perimeter protection, so it's been in place and building ever since 2004." The video management systems are deployed to enhance security and operational awareness throughout the installation at areas of interest, which includes all major entry access points. Because the video system has the ability to manage multiple cameras at once from a single console with Digital Video Recorder capability, wide areas can be monitored without the deployment of security forces. Other features integrated into the management system that also help dispatchers maintain real-time
situational awareness in the command center include video alarms, object detection, and classification. "VPMS's capabilities enable an operator to follow and record the movements of an intruder," said Robert Russell, with NDW's Operations Department. "Prior to VPMS, an operator would be watching a bank of monitors for hours waiting to see if something is out of place. With Object Video, computers can assist in determining if a change has occurred in the video feed and alert the operator." While the system is used by the ROC to maintain situational awareness, it's operated and maintained by the Washington Navy Yard's dispatch center. The watch standers are notified by the Object Video system via an alarm sensor if someone is detected by a "trip wire". The activity can be shown by a thermal or infrared camera. As scenarios begin to play out during the exercise and situational awareness becomes more crucial, emergency management watch standers at the ROC and the Emergency
Operation Centers will take advantage of the system to monitor perimeters and enhance situational awareness. "VPMS will remain in use during the exercise providing constant visual situational awareness to the command element," said Russell. "It should provide a picture of the overall effectiveness of the projected and perceived benefits." One of the unique capabilities that the system provides to the region is the wireless networking system. "Wireless networking allows us to deploy video cameras in a secure fashion and be able to get signals from locations that we don't have wired network connectivity," said Johnson. "The system meets or exceeds current DoD requirements for wireless and it will ensure our safety to the utmost." For more information on VPMS and Solid Curtain Citadel Shield, please visit Naval District Washington's Facebook at www.facebook .com/NavDistWash.
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