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March 16, 2012

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

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Mabus, Hoyer visit NSF Indian Head By Andrew Revelos, Staff Writer

Photo by Andrew Revelos

Cpl. Zachary Anaya, right, assigned to the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), discusses capabilities to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, during his tour of CBIRF facilities Mar. 12.

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Maryland Representative Steny Hoyer visited Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head on Mar. 12 to catalog some of the capabilities and needs of the installation's largest supported commands, the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) and the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF). The visit to Indian Head was Mabus' first; he was invited to the base by Hoyer for a detailed look at NSWC IHD's new Advanced Energetics Research Laboratory. "You will see some extraordinary, state-of-the-art capabilities," Hoyer told Mabus. "But what [NSWC IHD has] assembled in terms of people, is second-to-none." Several of NSWC IHD's latest innovations were on display for Mabus, such as the Bulk Homemade Explosives (HME) Detection Kit. The HME Detection Kit provides troops with a simple and reliable means to detect the presence of homemade

explosives. Dennis McLaughlin, technical director for NSWC IHD, explained his organization's expanding role in military innovation during a briefing to Mabus and Hoyer. "We are the leading energetic site in the nation," said McLaughlin, "but we also engineer a lot of warfighting solutions." The displays and briefings made an impression on Mabus. "There are just incredible capabilities at this facility," he said. "This is what gives and helps our military keep its technical edge, which is very important." Hoyer said he was happy to have the chance to show Mabus the military value and intellectual capital fostered at Indian Head. "I want to thank Secretary Mabus for accept-

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JWAC presents honorary awards to employees By Steven Moore, JWAC Public Affairs The Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC)helditsannualhonoraryawards ceremony March 1st to recognize more than 40 employees for their achievements in 2011.

Warfighter Support Award

Amy M. Colgan received the WarfighterSupportAwardforheranalytical work and customer support. A research analyst with JWAC's Operations Department,sheexceededexpectations by significantly improving communications, coordination, and collaboration between deployed employees, JWAC headquarters, and other support staff. ColganworkeddirectlywithJWAC'scustomers in Afghanistan where she developed a network of professional relationships that directly resulted in higher quality JWAC products. The impact of her work in this regard has been significant and lasting, according to her citation. Colgan is currently on her third de-

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Awards

dress, Scott A. Cogil, Elvin E. Deloach, Keith E. Dye, Jason J. Falbe,RobertA.Hayes,JeffreyP. Mason, Dennis D. Mills, Air Force Staff Sgt. Kristopher M. Morin, Michael J. Muller, Donna L. Nuckols, Wayra I. Sanchez-Rivera, Timothy D. VanHuss,KadenP.Yealy,GaryJ. Herman, William A. Huffman, and Derek E.Tracy.

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ployment to Afghanistan and, therefore, was unavailable to attend the ceremony.

Excellence in Service Individual Award

Executive Civilian of the Year

Adam S. Carlson received theIndividualAwardforExcellence in Service Award, which recognizesanemployeewhose dedication, customer service, process streamlining, and excellence in providing support made a significant contribution to JWAC during the previous calendar year. Carlson led an architecture replacement project that saved the command $750,000 by eliminating a redundant feature in that architecture.Inaddition,Carlson alsoledatechnicalprojectthat streamlined the process for sharing information. His other contributions involved revitalizingthecommand'sinformation technology (IT) community of interest, which was joined by more than 120 IT specialists. Carlson was creditedwithmakingthesemeetings interactive and informative. "Theoveralllevelofsupport that Mr. Carlson provides enables JWAC to successfully support the war-fighter and makes him deserving of this recognition," his citation read.

Excellence in Service Group Award

The Human Resources Division received the Group AwardforExcellenceinService, which recognizes a support group whose dedication, customer service, and process streamlining made a significantcontributiontoJWACduring 2011, a year that saw a 30 percent Reduction In Force (RIF)andthedisestablishment of JWAC's parent command, U.S. Joint Forces Command (JFCOM).Employeesinthisdivision were Air Force Master Sgt. Lakisha A. Adams, Sandra L. Ambrose, Amy T. Balmaz, Kathleen M. Cushman, Patrician M. Faulkner, Krissie E. Gilroy, Charlayne L. Hackett, Phyllis D. Jackson, Navy Yn2 Jeffrey S. Johnson, Steven R. Kurth,NavyYNCLorenP.Laub, T. Nicole Parker, Air Force Maj. Ted J. Rieth, Rachel A. Street, Bonnie D. Watson, and Bruce B.Webb. Among its many accomplishments, the HR division provided outstanding support in preparation for JFCOM's disestablishmentandtoensuringthattheRIFwasdonefairly and equitably. Despite the stress associated with the RIF, division employees gained a reputation of trust throughout JWAC. Some of the services they provided to fellow employees during this time included employee assistance placement briefings, stress management workshops, and sponsoring a job fair at the command that was attended by 17 federal agencies. Despite all this, the HR division still managed its normal work supporting the command'smission,includingde-

JillS.Morrissettreceivedthe Executive Civilian of the Year Award,whichrecognizesaGS14 or 15 level employee whose performance and contributions were above and beyond his or her expected job performance. Morrissett is the command's deputy program manager. She distinguished herself by representing JWAC during JFCOM's efficiency planning process. With her knowledge of the command's analytical work and products, she better explained the value of its products and the impact of potential cuts to its services. Thisallowedplannerstotranslatecomplicatedandrigidefficiency requirements into workable, real-life scenarios andsolutionsthathadtheleast impact on JWAC's war-fighter support.

10 Gig Team

Civilian of the Year Adams

Ambrose

Balmaz

Cardoza

Carlson

Colgan

Dunfee

Hanan

Morrissett

Moss

Reed

Weisbeck

veloping a records managementandinstructionandpublication process with JWAC's new parent command, U.S. Strategic Command; developing manpower planning models and analysis; and providing world-class military personnel services and equal employment opportunities.

nity. A division head who has worked at JWAC in 1997,Weisbeck has earned a reputation for his motivation, can-do attitude,anddesiretosetapositive example for others. He is known for providing quality support in whatever task he is asked to do and for mentoring co-workers. In the community, Weisbeck has volunteered with organizations such as Big Brothers and the Boy Scouts of America for more than 30 years, exemplifying JWAC's corevaluesbothatworkandin his personal life.

Award of Merit for Group Achievement

new network switches and routers and designing a fivestep staging of the project. "The team designed and implemented a high-performancecampuscore,creatinga highly scalable, unified serveraccess platform across a range ofconnectivity,"readtheircitation. "They simplified data center access and operations and provided improved availability, scalability, and campus diversity." Team members include: Stephen W. Bennett, Bryan E. Browe, Robert D. Cannon, Adam S. Carlson, Jon M. Chil-

Spirit of JWAC Award

Robert A. Weisbeck received the Spirit of JWAC Award, having been chosen by hisco-workersfordemonstratingintegrity,courage,andserviceatworkandinthecommu-

JWAC's "10 Gig Team" received the Award of Merit for Group Achievement, which recognizesagroupeffortofsignificant value or benefit to JWAC'scharter,mission,strategic goals, and objectives. That group effort, the 10 gig project, as it was called, was originally scheduled to last three years, but was finished in less than twoyearsatasavingsof$2million to the command. Among the team's accomplishments was the installation of 34,000 feet of cable with hundreds of

Two employees received CivilianoftheYearAward,SandraL.AmbroseandAmyT.Balmaz, both of JWAC's Human ResourcesDivision.Theaward recognizes employees at the GS-5/13 level whose performanceandcontributionsduring the year were above and beyond their expected job performance. Ambrose led the Civilian Workforce Management Branch. In this capacity, she distinguished herself by providingoutstandingsupport to the planning for the disestablishment of JFCOM. Also, her expert knowledge of regulations allowed command leadershiptosteerthroughthe uncharted waters of the RIF. Moreover, she displayed outstandingcommunicationskills throughout a very stressful process. All of these accomplishments revealed her ingenuity,professionalism,anddetermination to "get the job done," according to her citation. Balmazledthecommand's Human Capital Management Branch.Shealsoprovidedoutstanding support in preparationforthedisestablishmentof JFCOM.Herexpertknowledge ofhumancapitalplanningand herunderstandingofthecommand's analytic capabilities provided senior leaders and outside agencies with a better understanding of how the RIF would affect not only personnel,butJWAC'smissionaswell. Throughoutitall,herattention to detail, knowledge of regulations, and ability to communicate with employees displayed the utmost professionalism.

Military Members of the Year

[JUMP]Navy IS3 James A.

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One in 25 Million: CBIRF Marine wins big in Vegas By Sgt. Frances L. Goch, CBIRF PAO

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 540653-8153.

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

There are many rare, but very exciting events that happen in a lifetime. For sports enthusiasts, it may be having the opportunity to see their pitcher throw a perfect game, which has only happened 20 times in the history of professional baseball, or seeing their football team go undefeated for an entire season and win the Super Bowl, as the 1972 Miami Dolphins did. For others it may be getting a phone call saying they can save someone's life. In 2008, Cpl. Alexander Degenhardt, a Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) defense specialist in Identification and Detection Platoon, Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), volunteered to have a DNA swab done and have his information put into a database as a bone marrow donor. The chance of being identified as a potential match is 1 in 10,000. In early February, while waiting in an airport to fly out to Nevada for training, Degenhardt got the call that he was a match for a 56-year-old man with leukemia. "They explained the whole procedure," said the 26-yearold York, Pa., native. "They said it would be pretty painful and I would have to stay in the hospital for a little while to recover and asked me if I still wanted to go through

U.S. Navy photo by Melanie Watrous

Cpl. Alexander Degenhardt, a Marine stationed at CBIRF, shows off the check he received representing a winning Las Vegas jackpot. with [the procedure]." Degenhardt did not waver and he attributes the extraordinary events that followed to karma. After the week-long training evolution in Nevada, the Marines and sailors of Initial Response Force (IRF) "A" got some time to relax and have some fun in Las Vegas before their flight home to Washington, D.C. Degenhardt and some of his fellow Marines decided to hit the strip. "We were killing time at the Bellagio, waiting for the rest of our group to meet up with us," Degenhardt recalled. "I decided to burn time playing slots." Degenhardt had given himself a $100 limit to gamble with in Vegas. Little did he know, when the ATM gave him a $100 bill instead of the five $20 bills he was expecting, fate was on his side. "I figured I'd just go lose $100 real quick," said Degen-

hardt. Being a thrift store enthusiast, he went on the hunt for a penny slot machine and sat down at a random machine because he saw the 'count up' on it. Degenhardt had chosen a Bally Technologies' Money Vault video slot machine. The odds of hitting the jackpot on that machine are 1 in 25 million, according to Bally. For 10 minutes after inserting the $100 bill, Degenhardt's total seesawed from $70 and back up to $180. He played another couple minutes, hit a bonus round, and watched the wheel stop on the dollar sign. "My eyes got real big and I looked at my friend and said, 'What does that mean?' and he looked back at me and yelled 'Dude! You won!' "I was in complete disbelief," said Degenhardt. "We all just started cheering and yelling." Degenhardt had beaten the

odds and won more than $2.8 million. The news of Degenhardt's big win spread like wildfire, reaching friends, family, and co-workers across the country within the hour. "I was happy to hear he had won," said Sgt. Michael Gorball, Mobile Lab squad leader for IDP, IRF A, React Company, CBIRF and Degenhardt's noncommissioned-officer in charge. "It couldn't have happened to a better guy. He is what you expect from every good Marine; hard working, responsible, dependable and an all around good guy." Degenhardt is not letting the money go to his head. He intends to fulfill his contract with the Marine Corps after reenlisting last October. He plans to use some of his winnings to help family pay off bills. He also plans to continue shopping at thrift stores and is keeping his promise to donate his bone marrow. "Just because I won this money doesn't change anything," said Degenhardt. "It's luck winning money, whatever, it can happen to anyone, but if you actually choose to help someone out and choose to be selfless it feels a lot better." It will take six months of rigorous testing before he will know for sure if he can donate, but Degenhardt is dedicated. "What's a little pain if it will save someone's life?"

Dahlgren's bachelor housing recognized By Andrew Revelos, Staff Writer If news of Naval Support Activity South Potomac’s (NSASP’s) bachelor housing in Dahlgren winning awards sounds like déjà-vu, it’s only because satisfied customers have become the norm onboard the installation. This year, the men and women responsible for managing the Potomac Inn Complex won National Real Estate Customer Satisfaction awards for the fifth year in a row at the A List level, and for a third year in a row at the Crystal level. The former recognizes excellence in customer satisfaction for managers of single properties; the latter recognizes excellence for managers of multiple properties. The annual awards, presented by the real estate firm CEL & Associates Inc., are earned by real estate organiza-

U.S. Navy photo

Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) N9 Tom Kubalewski (far left), Director of Fleet & Family Readiness Programs, is pictured with Potomac Inn employees Raymond Fields, Unaccompanied Housing Building Manager; Parithia McDowney, Unaccompanied Housing Custodial Staff; Shanel Byrd, Unaccompanied Housing Front Desk Supervisor; Vanessa DeLeon, Unaccompanied Housing Front Desk Clerk; Kenneth Berry, Unaccompanied Housing Maintenance Staff; and Joyce Tate, Housing Director, NSA South Potomac tions that “truly provide a superior level of service,” according to the company’s website.

“These are really prestigious awards,” said Tom Kubalewski, Fleet and Family

Readiness program director for NSASP. “They are best-inindustry awards.” Joyce Tate, director of Dahlgren’s Navy Housing Branch, described how customer satisfaction is the key component to her organization’s success. “Recipients of the awards are recognized for their ability to perform at a higher standard in providing quality customer service,” she said. “Dahlgren’s Potomac Inn received a score of 88.1 with a response rate of 64.2% from the resident satisfaction survey conducted in November.” The surveys measure resident satisfaction, the performance of property management, the quality and level of services being rendered, and the condition and appearance of housing facilities. Tate received the awards on behalf of Dahlgren’s Housing Branch last month. “I was

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Base Happenings Dahlgren Dahlgren Commissary News

The Dahlgren Commissary will be open Monday, March 16 from 9 a/m. - 6 p.m. They will also hold a Seafood Road Show, April 5-7 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. each day. Come early and purchase your favorite seafood!

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, by appointment only. Call 540-653-1839 or toll free 800-500-4947 to make your appointment.

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.

Indian Head Indian Head 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 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.

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Charles County Food Bank in dire need of donations Charles County Citizens urged to respond to Food Bank shortages

Due to a severe shortage in food donations, Southern Maryland Food Bank in Hughesville has closed their doors temporarily. Charles County citizens are urged to make food donations as soon as possible to help the food bank to re-open and continue its mission of easing the pain of hunger in Southern Maryland. Southern Maryland Food Bank is planning to reopen on Monday, March 19, provided they are able to secure the minimum amount of food donations needed. In order to re-open, and to continue operations from week to week, Southern Maryland Food Bank needs to

receive at least 15,000-18,000 lbs. of food per week. According to Brenda DiCarlo of the Southern Maryland Food Bank, although monetary donations are accepted and appreciated, the most urgent need is for food donations at this time.

Citizens can drop off food donations at the following locations:

Southern Maryland Food Bank or Angel's Watch Shelter 8395 Old Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637 301-274-0695 or 202-345-6671

Dahlgren Heritage Museum presents: A Conversation with Jim Colvard and Dahlgren Commanding Officers Date: Wednesday, March 28th Time: 5 - 6 p.m. (preceded by a 4 p.m. reception for charter members) Location: University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus RSVP: info@dahlgrenmuseum.org Are you interested in a unique, entertaining view of Dahlgren and all the important work that has marked the base's history and is shaping its future? Join the Dahlgren Heritage Foundation for a special Charter Member Event, as we hear the stories of legendary former Technical Director Jim Colvard and as we meet two of Dahlgren's commanders. Can you name all the commands on base? They're a diverse assortment that ranges across multiple military branches. Here's your chance to meet two of the best and brightest: CAPT Pete Nette of the Naval Support Activity South Potomac (the base command) and CAPT Ian Hall of the Aegis Training and Readiness Center, the largest schoolhouse in the Navy. The event is open to the public.We invite our Charter Members to join us at a special reception that will precede the pro-

gram. If you aren't already a member of the museum, visit our website to learn more about membership benefits and the great opportunity to be part of the grassroots support of Dahlgren and King George history, www.dahlgrenmuseum.org.

For more news from other bases around the Washington, D.C. area,

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Hundreds of Sailors trained to operate laser technologies By John J. Joyce, NSWC Dahlgren Division Corporate Communications and Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew R. Cole, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West Det. Japan The U.S. Navy's laser safety training program - featured in a March 8 American Forces Network (AFN) newscast - is bolstering the Fleet's force protection readiness, according to Sailors protecting their ships and performing anti-terrorism missions with laser system technologies. "With the widespread use of lasers in both commercial and military applications, Sailors in Yokosuka are learning the ins and outs of safety when dealing with laser technology during an Administrative Laser Safety Officer or A-L-S-O course," reported MC2 Bryan Reckard in the AFN video broadcast. ThemobileteamtrainingSailorsinlasersafetyat13Fleetconcentrationareas-includingPearlHarbor,Hawaii,Mayport,Fla.,Bahrain andYokosuka - certifies and enables ALSOs aboard ships equipped withlaserstoestablishalaserqualificationandsafetyprogram. In all, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) engineers trained 910 Navy and Coast Guard personnel as Administrative Laser Safety Officers and more than a 1,000 deployed warfighters in the operation of the LA-9/P device since the program's inception in July 2009. The LA-9/P visual deterrent used in 5th Fleet operations is rapidly becoming an essential anti-terrorism and force protection asset on all ships. "Our force protection readiness is increasing ten-fold," said CWO2 Roderick Harris, USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group Task Force 70 Force Protection Officer, regarding the ALSO and Laser System Safety Officer (LSSO) program. "This

Events

Free Access for Military to Aircraft Electronics Association Convention

The Aircraft Electronics Association 55th Annual International Convention and Trade Show will take place April 3-6 at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort in National Harbor, Md. The AEA is offering uniformed military personnel or personnel with an active duty militaryIDcomplimentaryaccesstotheshow on Friday, April 6. Complimentary access includesthreefullhoursofexhibithalltimewith the leading avionics and instrument manufacturers, distributors and dealers plus four hours of product information training sessions. For more info, visit www.aea.net/convention or call 816-347-8400.

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Smoot Library Fundraiser

The Smoot Library will hold a Mystery Dinner Theater fundraiser, "Law and Odor, O.P.U.", performed by the Caroline CommunityTheatre group, on March 24 at the Hopyard Farms Clubhouse at 7 p.m. Cost is $40/person - dinner, show, and silent auction. All profits benefit the Smoot Library expansion - details about the expansion with architectural drawings will be shared at the dinner. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available at L.E. Smoot Memorial Library, currently located in the old King George Middle School.

4th Annual Golf for Wesley Tournament Set for Friday, April 13

The 4th Annual Golf for Wesley Tournament, a benefit for King George resident Wesley Berry, will be held Friday, April 13 at Cameron Hills Golf Links in King George. Cost is $75 per golfer ($50 for golfers 18 & under). Register before March 15th for a $10 discount. Registration deadline is April 6. Enjoy a complete program of special events, 18 holes of golf (including cart), lunch & door prizes. Proceeds benefit the ThomasWesley Berry Medical Fund. Berry is a King George teen who has battled cancer since 2007.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Paul Kelly

Gunner's Mate 1st Class Nicholas Stemper, assigned to the forward deployed Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), fires a Light Amplified Stimulated Emissions of Radiation (LASER) in dry dock two at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. training will allow us to increase our watch standers' escalation of force and awareness far better than they ever had." NSWCDD Laser safety instructors travel around the globe to train warfighters on topics ranging from laser fundamentals, operations and hazard prevention, ensuring high levels of force protection readiness for nine different class squadrons of ships. Class-specific squadrons integrate manning, training, equipping, modernizing and sustaining surface ships from a class perspective. "The (ALSO) course allows students to put together a program aboard their ship but it also talks about the safety aspects such as hazard viewing, biometrics, laser eye protection, how

to operate the range, and the medical surveillance program," Charles Chan, NSWCDD Administrative Laser System Safety MobileTrainingTeam Lead told AFN viewers. "After completing this course, the student is able to put together a training program onboard their ship, and create a pre-mishap plan." Chan's students from the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyers USS McCampbell (DDG 85) and USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) also spoke on-camera about their new capability to safely operate military grade light laser equipment. "I just completed the ALSO course, which is a Laser Safety Officer course, so that I can operate the Lasers," said Ensign Tasha Prater, McCampbell's ALSO. "It has taught me how to be an instructor, and make sure that Sailors are aware of the safety procedures to prevent possible hazards or dangers that could occur if the gear is improperly used." "In the course, I learned how to use the system and become morefamiliarwiththeequipment,"addedGunner'sMate1stClass NicholasStemper.Iwillbeabletooperatetheequipmentandmy command will be self-sufficient in the hardware maintenance." Sailors who complete the ALSO certification are designated Laser Safety Specialist Officers by their Commanding Officer. LSSOs initiate and establish an instruction for the ship's Laser Safety Program that they manage in addition to identifying who may need to be in medical surveillance. TheNSWCDDMaritimeProtectionandSecurityEngineering BranchmobiletrainingteamdevelopedtheALSOandLA-9/PVisual Deterrent Device courses in support of an urgent Fleet need on behalf of the Anti-Terrorism Afloat Program Office (PMS-480). The full AFN newscast can be viewed on the DefenseVideo & Imagery Distribution System website via this link: http://www.dvidshub.net/video/139246/laser-safety-course.

Community Notes

NCMA Holds Speaker Event

The Dahlgren Chapter of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) is pleased to host Dr. John D. Burrow, Executive Director, Marine Corps Systems Command, on April 26 at 11:30 at Northrup Grumman, DHL Woodrow Wilson Room, 16501 Commerce Dr. in King George. Check-in /lunch will be held from 11:30 a.m. - Noon, followed by guest speaker's presentation and Q&A session. Cost is $7 for NCMA members (lunch included), $12 for non-members (lunch included). Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first serves basis. Please RSVP to James.Platner@Navy.mil by 16 April.

King George Relay For Life Sets Date

King George Relay For Life will be held on Sat., May 19 from noon - midnight at King George Middle School. Relay is a yearly event that unites community members in their fight against cancer. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. To register your team or to donate online, visit www.relayforlife.org/kinggeorge.

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 pick-up, 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.

King George Farmer's Market Pre-Selling Cookbooks

The King George Farmer's Market, set to open on Sat., April 28 for the season, is preselling its Field to Table Cookbook! Cost is $10. Books can be pre-ordered at the King

George County Extension Office, or order by email, kgfarmersmarket@gmail.com. The Farmer's Market also announced that it will again accept the SNAP EBT card. Users can swipe their card at the Farmer's Market Manager Stand and obtain tokens to purchase locally grown fresh foods. See you all on April 28!

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 theThurman 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.

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CSM Presents Annual Jazz Festival

High school jazz bands will get a chance to show off their chops when they kick off the College of Southern Maryland's 9th Annual Jazz Festival at 8 a.m., March 23, at the La Plata Campus Fine Arts Center. Greg Adams, world renowned trombonist, will rehearse and critique each band as part of the Jazz Festival. The evening of March 23 will feature Randy Runyon's Animal Zoo, with Randy Runyon Jr. on guitar, Zak Croxall on bass and Tom Hartman on drums. The festival will continue March 24 with performances by Charles County Public Schools All County Jazz Band, Solid Brass Big Band Jazz Ensemble with special guest artists Randy

Runyon's Animal Zoo and Greg Adams. For tickets or information, contact bxoffc@ csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.

Animal Shelter to Celebrate Maryland Day

Maryland Day is March 25. In celebration of Maryland Day, theTri-County Animal Shelter is reducing adoption fees for Calico cats. During the week of March 26, through March 31 adoption fees for Calico cats will be $25. TheTri-County Animal Shelter is located at 6707 Animal Shelter Road in Hughesville. Shelter staff can be reached at 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992. Adoption hours are Monday through Friday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. To view animals available for adoption, visit www.CharlesCounty.org/ES/AnimalControl to find your Maryland Day Calico.

Tri-County Job and Career Fair More than 40 Employers Registered

Tri-County Job and Career Fair. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 10. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Physical Education (PE) Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. More than 40 employers from Southern Maryland and Metro D.C. region will be available to discuss current job openings and future opportunities. CSM student and community members are encouraged to visit employer websites, apply for jobs and follow up with on-site interviews at the job fair. List of participating employers is available at www.csmd.edu/careerservices. Free to all.

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 NSF Indian Head Easter Eggstravaganza

March 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mix House Don't miss the fun with Peter Cottontail hopping to the Mix House to enjoy the day with youth and parents of all ages! The day will be filled with exciting activities including an Easter Egg Hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, crafts, face painting, snacks and more! This event is FREE and open to all eligible patrons. We will move the activities inside the Mix House in the event of rain.

NSF Indian Head Race Series

April 25 SAVI 5K May 23 Memorial Day 5k July 18 Beat the Heat 5k (registration 0630, race 0700) September 5 Labor Day 5k Register at 10:30 a.m., race starts at 11 a.m. at the Weight House Fitness Center. $5 for civilians, FREE for military. Prizes will be awarded for 1st place male and female runners of each race. Prize will be awarded to participant who runs/walks in the most races.

Friday Night Fun at the Youth Center

Spend your Friday nights at the Youth Center with your friends! Open Rec activities are Friday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. Children must be between the ages of 5 (and in kindergarten) - 12. All participants must be registered in theYouth Activities Program, registration is FREE. Contact the Youth Center for more information.

Summer Camp Registration

Summer is just around the corner, and camp registration is upon us. Mark your calendar for the upcoming 2012 Summer Camp registration dates. April 23-24 Current SAC April 25-27 Military April 30-May 2 DoD Civilians May 3-4 Contractors Registration times are 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Fees are determined by TFI (Total Family Income). Everyone must have current LES/paystubs at time of registration. A deposit in the amount of your weekly fee will be due at time of registration. Registration packets are available for pick up beginning March 1st. For more information, contact the Youth Center at 301-743-5456.

Liberty Events

Poker Tournament

to six people and six water park bands. Limited number of rooms available, dates and prices vary. Contact the ITT Office for details.

Military Travel Voucher(MTV)

First Wednesday of each month, 5 p.m. at the Liberty Center. Liberty will be hosting a series of poker tournaments. Prizes will be given at each tournament with a champion prize awarded at every championship game. Snacks and drinks will be available. Register at the Liberty Center one day prior to each tournament.

This program offers many discounts for vendors all over the country. Stop by the ITT office before any trip, we may have tickets for the event or place that you're looking for. Included in this program are hotels, theatres, small theme parks and many other attractions.

Chipotle Lunch Day

Movie Tickets

Liberty will be Hosting Chipotle lunch days at the Liberty Center on the following dates: March 20 April 17 Lunch will be delivered to the Liberty Center at 11:30 am on the day of event and will include a burrito, side of chips, sour cream, salsa and guacamole. $5.95 per person.

Information, Tickets and Travel 301-744-4850; Bldg. 620 Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Holidays - Closed

Tour IRELAND with ITT!

Dublin~Sligo~Galway~Limerick~Killarney~Waterford Your Ireland experience begins for just $3900 (per person based on couple occupancy) and includes round-trip air from L.A., Baltimore or Washington (Dulles), CruiseLand /Intra-Air transportation, motor coaches to each destination and hotel stay, 10 breakfasts and 7 dinners and Navy vs. Notre Dame tickets. Call the ITT Office at 301-744-4850 for details.

Walt Disney World Military Appreciation Discount

Four theme parks in four days for ONLY $135.50! DisneyWorld is also offering 40% off accommodations at select Disney World Resort Hotels for active duty and retired military. Call for details.

Great Wolf Lodge 2012 Specials

One night/two days, includes room for up

Movie tickets are available for both AMC and Regal Theaters. The cost for AMC Gold is $8.25 and Silver is $6.50. Regal is $7.Tickets do not expire and make great gifts for those unexpected parties.

Armed Forces Vacation Club

AFVC offers all DoD civilian personnel, reservists, active-duty, retired military and their family members the opportunity to book a seven-night luxury resort vacation for only $369. Participating resorts are located around the world and throughout the United States. Accommodations are booked on a spaceavailable basis. Check the club's web site at www.afvclub.com search results and dates.To book your family vacation, call 800-724-9988, and be sure to reference Indian Head Installation #110.

Ski Weather is finally here!

Stop by the ITT to get your lift tickets today. This year ITT will be offering passes to Wintergreen, Ski Liberty, Ski Roundtop andWhitetail Resorts.

Dahlgren Craftech Hobby Center

Stoneware Class

March 20 - April 10, 4:30 p.m. In this four-week Tuesday evening class, you can learn how to make hand built stoneware. Cost $35 includes all materials. Minimum class size is three, maximum class size is six. Eligible patrons include all with base access. For more information, please contact 540-653-1730.

Fitness Center

Ballet / Jazz & Tap Classes

Classes begin March 26 New this year! JAZZ ANDTAP CLASSES for ages 10 - 18. Combination class that will focus on the building technique and using the foundation of jazz dance. But, you can also expect to see some hip hop, funk, break dancing as well as jazz. Classes begin March 26 and will be held in the group fitness room at the Fitness Center on Mondays andThursdays for eight weeks. Register prior to first day of class at the Fitness Center. Cost is $40 for military and $50 for civilians. Contact the Fitness Coordinator at 540-653-2016 or the Fitness Center at 540-653-8580.

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Liberty Movie and Pizza Night - FREE

March 27 - Free / Liberty Center patrons only, E1- E6 single/unaccompanied active duty military. Have dinner with Liberty and enjoy the newest movies. For more information, contact the Liberty Center at 540-653-7277. Pizza is sponsored by Dahlgren Domino's Pizza.

Library/ Resource Center

Family Game Night

March 28, 6 p.m. - Free. Come out for a night of family fun. Board games, pizza and soda for the whole family. Eligible patrons include all with base access. For Register at the Dahlgren General Library by March 7. For more information, contact the Dahlgren General Library, 540 653-7474.

Aquatics Center

Wet & Wild Easter Egg Pool Hunt

March 31, 1 - 3 p.m. Join us in an underwater egg hunt. Eggs will be at different pool depths for different ages. Games with prizes. Fun for the whole family. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Cost is regular admission. Register at the Aquatics Center by March 25th. For more information contact the Aquatics Center at 540-653-8088.

Cannonball Lanes Bowling Center

Scotch Doubles Tournament

March 24, 6 p.m. Bring out your friends and form a team. All are welcome! For more information, contact Cannonball Lanes at 540-653-7327.

Cosmic Bowling

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

Family Fun Bowling

Every Wednesday in March $30 for one lane for an hour, one pitcher of soda, and one large single topping pizza. Bowling shoes are extra. Eligible patrons include all with base access. For more information contact Cannonball Lanes at 540-653-7327.

Dahlgren Movie Theater 540-653-7336 Friday & Saturday: 7 p.m. Showings $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 16th - Big Miracle Rated PG - 107 min Saturday March 17th - The Grey Rated R - 117 min Friday March 23rd Closed for Training Saturday March 24th The Woman in Black Rated PG-13 - 96 min Friday March 30th Journey 2: Mysterious Island Rated PG - 98 min Saturday March 31st - Chronicle Rated PG-13 - 84 min

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Navy IS3 James A. Cardoza receivedtheJuniorMilitaryMember of the Year Award for 2011. Heprovidedmorethan80analytical products to combatant commands, thereby helping them to narrow their engagementoptions.Healsoprovided analyticalsupportforanannual military exercise. Among his many volunteer activities, Cardozaservedasvicepresidentof the JWAC Enlisted Association (EA) and was a member of the Naval Support Activity South PotomacNavyBallCommittee. Hehelpedwithmanyfundraisers for both groups, leading ninefortheEAthatraisedmore than$2,000andparticipatingin ten others that raised almost $4,000 for the Navy Ball. Despite all this, Cardoza still completed the Petty Officer Second Class Selectee Leadership and the E5-E6 Professional Military Education courses, volunteered with the local Boy Scout Troop to coordinate a canned food drive, and participated in Memorial Day activities with a local elementary school. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven L. Hanan received the MidTier Military Member of the Year Award. He provided many analytical products to combatant commanders as well as to an annual military exercise. He also prepared and presented several intelligence briefings to senior leaders and employees. In addition to his regularly assigned duties, Hanan earned an Associates of Applied Science in Intelligence Studies; completed Navy Petty Officer First Class Selectee Leadership and Air Force Specialty Code courses; mentored seven middle school students in math and reading; and organized Operation Care Package, which collected 200 pounds of food and other supplies for deployed troops. Air Force Master Sgt. Lakisha A. Adams received the Senior Military Member of the Year Award. Demonstrating valuable leadership skills, she managed the validation of personnel moves and vulnerable movers listings to include coordination with headquarters on pending and cancelled assignments. She completed many manpower documents, revised duty status reporting procedures, oversaw the professional and career development of several fellow enlisted members, and facilitated team training. Adams also acted as the Division Trusted Area Security Officer, managed the Command Drug Testing Program, and served as a member of the Quality of Life Advisory Council. She led two Navy Ball Committee fundraisers that helped earn $10,000. Navy IS1 (SW/EXW/AW) Matthew G. Reed received the JWAC Sailor of the Year Award for his sustained superior leadership, resourcefulness, and ability to accept responsibilities and perform above his rank. He worked with senior leaders, military staff, civilian engineers and scientists, and

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representatives of the intelligence community to provide superior intelligence analysis on many difficult assignments. As the Departmental Leading Petty Officer, Reed led eight multi-disciplined military intelligence professionals. He volunteered with the JWAC Enlisted Association and the Honor Flight program, which takes veterans to Washington, DC to visit the World War II Memorial. He participated in seven fundraisers for the Navy Ball, helping raise more than $2,200.

Reginald Gray Technical Excellence Award

Alan A. Moss received the Reginald GrayTechnical Excellence Award for his technical leadership, creative vision, and project management that expanded JWAC's support to the war-fighter.Theprojectthatled to Moss' selection involved an idea he developed on his own initiative and tested after discussions with several Defense Departmentagencies.Thefield tests were conducted without cost to JWAC and proved the potential of his idea for future military use. He continued his work and research in this area, becoming a noted expert. Throughoutthisentireprocess, Moss displayed the technical expertise, tenacity, innovation, and dedication to the warfighter that made him deserving of this award.

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very honored to represent NSASP’s Dahlgren Bachelor Housing staff at the award ceremony on February 2nd in San Diego,” she said. “The staff is an incredibly special group of employees that work diligently to make the accommodations feel like home for our sailors that reside in the Potomac Inn.” When it came to deciding who really earned the A List and Crystal awards, Tate named names. “Raymond Fields, Kenneth Berry, Parithia McDowney, Shanel Byrd, Vanessa DeLeon, Denise Byrd, Tankia Robertson, and Marlo Conway take pride in the work they do at this facility,” said Tate. “Without the years of experience and outstanding teamwork from these employees, this could not be achieved.”

For one of those employees, Raymond Fields, the motivation to keep customers happy is rooted in a desire that focuses less on winning awards and more on simply doing right by service members. “We’re here to serve them,” said Fields, manager of Building 962. Fields has worked with Dahlgren’s Housing Branch for seven years and will retire in April.The Pittsburgh native enlisted in the Navy when he was 18 years old and later worked for General Motors for 30 years. All of that life experience, he said, has guided him during his time in Dahlgren. Fields spoke with an almost fatherly affection when describing his relationship with his biggest customer base, the students from the Aegis Training and Readiness Center (ATRC).“They’re all so

young,” said Fields. “This is their home and they need guidance. I try and help them as much as I can and make their stay here as comfortable as possible.” Fields proudly provided some of the customer surveys that were responsible for the A List and Crystal awards. One noted that the Dahlgren Housing Branch “staff is doing an outstanding job.” Another referred to Fields by name, stating he “goes out of his way” to serve customers. Like Tate, Fields gave credit to the entire staff of the Housing Branch for taking care of customers. “We’re maintaining and keeping these [customers] happy,” he said. “It’s about keeping the kids happy and making it comfortable for them. And the kids appreciate it. This is their home.”

Bob Hudson Leadership Award

Albert H. Dunfee received the Bob Hudson Leadership Award for his leadership and organizational skills that helped JWAC deliver critical products in direct support of both combat forces and to an annual military exercise. A branch head, Dunfee led a team of analysts in JWAC's response to an international crisis. The team responded to nearly two dozen requests for support from various agencies by providing more than 50 products of the highest quality, products which gave military commanders more options in ultimately determining their strategy. Dunfee's leadership was also important to the command's successful support of an annual military exercise. He plannedmanyofhisteam'sassignments for the exercise, developed a standardized product format, established record logs,andcoordinatedwithother support branches in the command to ensure the highest level of support. His efforts paid off with the team producing 33 products by the exercise'send.Throughout,Dunfee displayed inspirational leadership, dedication to the customer, and commitment to JWAC's mission of war-fighter support.

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Woman's History Month: Physician of Presidents By Benjamin Christensen, NDW Waterline writer

where she attended the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences on

If one's a doctor and the President of the United States is their patient, there's bound to be a lot of pressure. However, Adm. Eleanor "Connie" Mariano (ret.) was up to the challenge as the first woman Physician to the President from 1993 to 2001. Mariano was born in 1955 at former Naval Station Sangley Point, roughly eight miles southwest of Manila, Philippines, as a daughter of a steward in the Navy. Her family moved to the United States two years later. After graduating from high school as valedictorian in 1973, she attended Revelle College at University of California, San Diego, where she matriculated with cum laude honors. "I came to the White House by way of the kitchen," Mariano said to an audience in 2001. "I came from a family of Navy stewards." Mariano then joined the Navy in 1977

"Throughout my entire presidency, Connie was at my side making sure I stayed healthy," said former President William Jefferson Clinton. "She was with me during the happy and the sad times, as well as in the historic and private moments. I trusted her with my life and the lives of my family.â&#x20AC;? U.S. Navy official portrait

the campus of the former National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and received a medical degree in 1981. After her internship, Mariano was assigned to the USS Prairie (AD 15) and served as physician to her complement

Rear Admiral Mariano, USN (ret.) of over five-hundred Sailors. Following other appointments including as Head of Internal Medicine at the Naval Hospital in San Diego, she was nominated to the post of White House

Physician, in 1992. She served in that office for nearly a decade, longer than any other presidential physician and treated three sitting presidents. She was nominated for appointment to rear admiral (Lower Half ) in May 2000. "Throughout my entire presidency, Connie was at my side making sure I stayed healthy," said former President William Jefferson Clinton, from Mariano's website. "She was with me during the happy and the sad times, as well as in the historic and private moments. I trusted her with my life and the lives of my family.â&#x20AC;? Breaking the tradition of Navy stewards that her family before her had set, Connie Mariano is a clear addition to the proud tradition of women in the Navy. Although she now is retired and working in private practice, she doesn't forget where she came from. "Although I knew my 'place' as a steward's daughter, I also believed that the 'place' I inherited was capable of honor and dignity," said Mariano.

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ing my invitation to visit Naval Support Facility Indian Head to highlight the important work being done here," said Hoyer. "Today we saw firsthand the significant contributions this facility is making to protect our national security and maintain our nation's status as the premier military innovator in the world. The Fifth District is proud to be home to so many great military installations, and here at Indian Head, we have the nation's premier expertise in energetics technologies. Moving forward, I will continue working with the Administration, the Department of Defense, and my colleagues in Congress to ensure we can preserve, protect and enhance the quality work being done at Naval Support Facility Indian Head." Capt. Andrew Buduo, commander of NSWC IHD, appreciated the chance to show Mabus some of his organization's capabilities. "It's truly an honor to show Secretary Mabus the scope of our work at Indian Head Division," said Buduo. "He is a forward-looking leader with a deep understanding of current and future Navy needs. We appreciate the fact he took time in his busy schedule to gain an understanding of Indian Head Division's role in our nation's defense." Mabus' next stop was a visit with the Marines of CBIRF, whose unique mission makes their organization unlike any other in the nation. Responsible for responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and high-yield explosive events, the CBIRF Marines put much of their specialized technology and knowledge on display. Mabus signed and awarded Navy

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus eats lunch with enlisted Marines assigned to the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) during his visit to supported commands onboard Naval Support Facility Indian Head on Mar. 12. Achievement Medals to two Marines, before addressing CBIRF. "In the short amount of time I've been here, I've been impressed with the technical knowledge, education, and skill level represented here," said Mabus. "It's what gives us an edge against any adversary, against anything we come up against." Mabus thanked the Marines for their service and praised their ability to uphold one of the Corps' lesser known mottos, semper gumby, or "always flexible." "If you look at the new defense strategy that came out in January, it's going to put renewed emphasis on the things that the Navy and Marine Corps do and on the technical skills you have," Mabus told the Marines. So many of you all have served in theater, using a different set of skills. [Now you're]

coming here, changing, being able to adapt, being flexible, being able to be innovative in what you do. So, I understand in a way that I don't think many Americans do, the sacrifices you and your families make in order for you to serve, the level of dedication it takes to do what you do. On behalf of a very grateful country, thank you very much." When Mabus opened the floor to questions, a Marine asked him about his plans for life after the Navy. "They're going to have to take me out of this job," answered Mabus. "I've made no plans because I love this job so much. You haven't heard anything, have you?" "No Sir," said the smiling Marine, whose comrades laughed along with Mabus. The next Marine's question was no softball: how will the Ma-

John Wilkinson, right, senior scientist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division, demonstrates the Homemade Explosives (HME) Detection Kit to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, left, during his visit to the Advanced Energetics Research Laboratory on Mar. 12. rine Corps be able to continue to accomplish its missions at a time when personnel and budgets are being reduced? "The Marine Corps got bigger during the Iraq surge in 2006, 2007," said Mabus. "It got bigger by 27,000 Marines. The [size of the] Marine Corps is going to come down. but you'll be bigger than you were before then. The Marine Corps is going to be rebuilt from the ground up. There will be more Marines in stuff like cyber, special operators, special

operations enablers, and other high demand [missions]. Marines are going back to their nautical roots, the expeditionary force-inreadiness. The country doesn't have another force like you; you are absolutely necessary, not only for high-end combat, but for humanitarian assistance. When you put the Navy and the Marine Corps together, nobody should doubt its capabilities." (Editor's Note: Mike Welding, public affairs officer for NSWC IHD, contributed to this article)

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Exciting Opportunity for Military Spouses Do you like to write? Do you think you could offer information that would be helpful to other military spouses? DCMilitary.com is looking for several military spouses to become bloggers/writers for a new section it will be offering on its website this summer. If you think you have the personality to engage other military spouses and families in conversation on the web, send us your resume and cover letter explaining your experience and how you would approach this job. This would require at least 20 hours a week and possibly more. DCmilitary.com will offer an hourly rate and the possibility of telecommuting. Email us your cover letter and resume today to mminar@dcmilitary.com

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Sales Representative Comprint Military Publications publishes military weekly newspapers and annual base guides in MD/DC/VA and is looking for an energetic, organized sales representative to sell advertising into these products. Job requires cold calling/in person sales calls and maintaining existing advertising customers. Must be able to handle deadlines and pressures of meeting sales goals. Sales require in the field sales and newspaper territory is in Frederick, MD. Guide sales are in MD/DC/VA. Prefer someone with print advertising sales experience. Position is in Gaithersburg office and hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F. We offer a competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement. Send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: Maxine Minar at mminar@dcmilitary.com EOE.

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Friday, March 16, 2012

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Online Advertising Available on www.DCMilitary.com at very affordable rates! Sales consultants will create your ads at no charge to you and help you target the right audience for your products and services. Call your sales consultant today and they will help you get started immediately! No.VA/DC/Montgomery & Frederick, MD – (301) 921-2800 Prince George’s, MD – (301) 731-2120 Southern MD – (301) 866-6403 Calvert County, MD – (301) 764-2800

Friday, March 16, 2012

The South Potomac Pilot

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