Tester March 1, 2012 by NAS Patuxent River

Volume 69, Number 9

Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland

March 1, 2012

Tuskegee Airman visits Last flight NAS Patuxent River for Kenney By Chris Basham Tester Editor

U.S. Air Force Col. (Ret) Charles McGee, a Tuskegee Airman who fought and flew in World War II, the Korean War and in Vietnam, spoke on his experience as a Tuskegee Airman for a Black History Month presentation held Feb. 27 at the River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center. McGee holds the record for the highest three-war total of fighter combat missions of any pilot in U.S. Air Force history, despite longstanding roadblocks of prejudice and discrimination. He went on to earn the Legion of Merit with Cluster, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Bronze Star and the Air Medal—twenty-five times. In his introduction, Jesse McCurdy, Deputy Assistant Commander for Research and Engineering, NAVAIR, called McGee “a living legend,” whose stellar wartime accomplishments helped persuade President Harry S. Truman to integrate U.S. forces after World War ll. McGee spoke of the history of African American military aviation, his flight training and experiences in war and peace flying fighter missions and earning leadership and command positions, and his service with the national organization Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. after retiring from the military. “We human beings are one small aspect in a might grand universe,” McGee said. “In the U.S., we enjoy freedoms that easily can be eroded. We need to be vigilant.”

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Col. Charles McGee, in red jacket, signs autographs after his presentation in honor of Black History Month at the River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center, Feb. 27. After an illustrious thirty-year career in the U.S. Air Force, McGee has continued to serve his country as a leader of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. McGee was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest civilian award, in 2007. McGee spoke of the inspirations which enabled him to pursue his career as an airman, from a family which encouraged him to “go to high school, go to college,” to his readings of the Bible, his involvement in Boy Scouting, and his determination to maintain a positive attitude, even when he returned from victory in war to a nation

which still saw him as unworthy of equal treatment among his fellow citizens. “Talent doesn’t come with happenstance of birth or color of skin,” McGee said. “One of these days, if we can educate every youth that comes through the school door, hopefully one day we’ll just all be Americans.”

VX-1 Change of Command this Friday Capt. Jeff Davila relieves Capt. Kevin Kenney as Commanding Officer of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One, also known as VX-1, during a ceremony scheduled for Friday. The ceremony takes place at 10 a.m. in Hanger 305. Kenney has led the VX-1 Pioneers since July 2010. The squadron's accomplishments during that period include the acceptance and the commencement of Initial OperationalTest & Evaluation of the Navy's first P-8A Poseidon and E-2D Advanced Hawkeye as well as various programs involving MH-60R/S, MQ-8B Firescout, P-3C Orion, and E-6B Mercury. Davila is the VX-1 executive officer and has a long history in the S-3BViking community. He currently flies the E2C/D Hawkeye. His previous assignments includeVS-24,VS-30, Commanding Officer of VS-31 and VX-20.

From left, Kristen Kenney, 14; Susan Kenney; and Kaitlyn Kenney, 16, greet Capt. Kevin Kenney at the VX-1 hangar after his final flight on Feb. 28. Capt. Jeff Davila will relieve Kenney as Commanding Officer of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One, also known as VX-1, during a ceremony scheduled for Friday.

News Briefs NMCRS Active Duty Fund Drive Kick-Off

The 2012 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Active Duty Fund Drive kicks off at 8 a.m. March 5 in Building 401, the Religious Programs Center, with remarks by Vice Adm. David Architzel. All Command leadership and their selected Fund Drive Representatives should attend this informational meeting. NMCRS Patuxent River provided more than $236,000 in interest-free loans and grants in 2011.The fund drive obtains funds necessary to continue assistance to those in need and to increase awareness among Sailors and Marines (active duty and retired) and their families about the availability of assistance from the Society. For information contact Maureen Farrell at 301342-4739 or maureen.farrell@navy.mil.

Change for Catholic Mass

Since Feb. 26, there is only one Sunday Mass for Catholics. Mass is now held at 9 a.m. and CCD at 10:30 a.m., each Sunday.

JSO Soup du Jour II

Kenney

Davila

Kenney's new assignment will be the commanding officer of Naval Reserve

Officers Training Course at the University of Florida in Tampa, Fla.

NAS Junior Sailor Organization will bring back the Soup du Jour on March 8, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Religious Program Center, Bldg. 401. Popular favorites are returning, including Zuppa Toscana and lobster & crab bisque, alongside new entries such as southern style gumbo, tortilla, Jamaican red peas and more. Prices are as follows: Single Bowl of Soup- $2, 4 Soup Bowl Sampler$3, Soup/Salad/Bread/Drink-$5, *Salad- $1.50, *Drink$1. For information on the menu and the event itself, contact Yeoman Seaman Kerrick Williams at 7-0636 or kerrick.williams@navy.mil.

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NEX honors employees By Chris Basham Tester Editor The NAS Patuxent River Navy Exchange honored employees at its 4th quarter award ceremony held in the main store mall area of the NEX before normal business hours on Feb. 24. The ceremony included peer-nominated Associates’ Choice Awards for customer service, professionalism and team spiritedness, as well as awards for those employees who sold the most “Keep It New” plans, accrued large amounts of unused sick leave hours, or received letters of appreciation from customers. Twenty-one year NEX employee Adela Ocasio, the installation’s in-house tailor, received the Associate of the 4th Quarter Award as well as the Associate of the Year Award for 2011. Ocasio was recognized in no small measure because of her efforts during a crisis period, when dry cleaning services tem-

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PAX FEW chapter briefed on Hatch Act compliance

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porarily halted due to a contracting issue. “Adela came in late, early, on days off,” said NEX General Manager Cathie Riehl, as she presented the award. Ocasio also received an NAS Patuxent River command coin from executive officer Capt. Ben Shevchuk, who not only attended the ceremony to represent NAS Patuxent River, but who directly observed Ocasio’s dedication to customers, when his own

uniform needed dry cleaning services during the contracting dispute. “When I was caught in the middle of the incident with the dry cleaners, there was someone listening in the back. Adela is a fantastic tailor in her primary duties and in other areas, too,” Shevchuk said. “Over 21 years, she has served all services, from Army—and they have a lot of gadgetry—to Navy uniforms, astronauts and housewives.”

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On Feb. 28, Michelle Crockett, Federally Employed Women’s National Vice President for Compliance, briefed members of the NAS Patuxent River chapter of FEW on the rights and responsibilities employees have when they believe they have been discriminated against in violation of the Hatch Act. Her discussion, “Compliance 101,” included guidelines for documenting possible discrimination, discussing concerns with management, and starting the process of filing an official complaint. Crockett also encouraged all employees to know their rights, learn about Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity efforts, to get involved with peer affinity and mentoring relationships both within and beyond their chain of command, and to participate in legislative advocacy efforts. Crockett, left, is pictured with FEW NAS Patuxent River Chapter President Sharmella Riggs and NAS Patuxent River Chapter Compliance Chair Maria Thorpe.

PBBE forum hits hot topics

U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Gilberto P. Penserga

From left, Capt. Gary Powe, Rear Adm. Mark Heinrich, Leading Seaman Stores Naval Lorenzo Baggett, Capt. Michael Ropiak, Michael Stabile, Lt. JG Chase Vizzier and Cmdr Chad Ridder cut the cake for the 217th birthday of the Supply Corps.

Navy Supply Corps Chief visits Pax River Lt. Jonathan Richmond Naval Air Systems Command recently welcomed Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command and 46th Chief of Supply Corps Rear Adm. Mark Heinrich to NAS Patuxent River. Heinrich met with local leadership including senior Supply Officers, AIR 6.0 Deputy Gary Newton, and NAVAIR Vice Commander Rear Adm. Steven R. Eastburg

to discuss current logistics and supply related topics. "The Chief" also visited the Navy Exchange, where he presented NEX employee of 21 years and NAS Pax River's only tailor, Adela Ocasio, with a commemorative battle coin. The Chief was the guest speaker at a luncheon celebrating the 217th birthday of the Supply Corps. The event was attended by local Supply Officers, both active duty and retired, and several members of the NAS Pax

enlisted supply community. He fielded questions and discussed his 2012 Strategic Guidance and the future of the Supply Corps as a force. Navy Supply Corps Foundation Patuxent River Chapter President Capt. Gary Powe said, "Having the Chief of the Supply Corps as our special guest is a testament of how critical our Supply Officers and Enlisted personnel are to the Naval Aviation Enterprise."

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DAU Mid-Atlantic Region partnered with the DAU Defense Systems Management College to support a “What’s new the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution Process” Hot Topic Forum on Feb. 9. The event, held at the Center Stage Theater, featured Roberta Tomasini, a professor of Business, Cost Estimating and Financial Management assigned to the Defense Systems Management College. Tomasini discussed PPBE Changes, DoD efficiency initiatives, Office of Secretary of Defense Budget Review Process as well as the Defense Topline Budget. Approximately 580 NAVAIR Acquisition Technology & Logistics workforce members attended. The two sessions were also video/audio teleconferenced to eight other sites at Cherry Point, Lakehurst, Orlando, Jacksonville, and North Island. The annual Hot Topic Forum is part of an ongoing partnership between DAU Mid-Atlantic and Naval Air Systems Command to provide knowledge sharing and education to the local AT&L civilian, military and industry workforce. The event was co-sponsored by some of DAU’s strategic partners, including Webster University, Capella University, Becker College, Regent University and National Contract Management Agency.

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Mentoring minute By Lonnie Snead Naval Air Systems Command MentoringExternally Directed Team

Mentors and mentees typically enter their relationships with expectations. Some experience disappointment because expectations aren't met or even discussed. A mentoring relationship is a partnership, with both people showing respect and support for each other. Here are some reasonable expectations for mentors and mentees:

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• Meet as often as your schedules permit. • Help by answering questions. Be a sounding board for issues relating to

ship at various points.

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your mentee's career goals and development. Talk about skills your mentee could acquire to add value. • Provide suggestions and advice on goals and activities that might lead to rewarding employment opportunities. • Be a catalyst for your mentee to develop his or her own network. • Keep commitments. • Keep confidences with your mentee. • Work out minor concerns about your relationship. • Evaluate your relation-

• Meet as often as your schedules permit. • Take initiative to drive the relationship and be responsible for your career development and planning. Ask questions. • Ask for suggestions and advice early in the relationship; listen to your mentor, apply at least some of their ideas, and let him or her know the results. • Elicit your mentor's advice on developing other informal mentoring relationships. • Keep commitments. • Keep confidences with your mentor. • Work out minor concerns about your relationship.

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CMC Corner Springing into opportunities By R. Mark Cummings NAS Patuxent River Command Master Chief It’s the first of March and just 22 days away from the first day of spring, also known as the spring equinox, as the sun sits directly over the equator in its journey toward the northern hemisphere. Usually at this time of year, we are in the throes of winter and yearning for the warmer temperatures that spring brings but we have been blessed with a very mild winter. Still, spring is coming and with it a lot of opportunities on and off the installation. I wanted to highlight some specific events available for your participation: On March 17th, a local Boy Scout, Aaron Mortensen, is coordinating a volunteer opportunity to refurbish Challenger Grove on the installation. The Grove is located on Cedar Point Road, just before you reach the Beach House.Work will include general labor to help clear brush and dead tree branches and more skilled help in operating chain saws.The project involves setting a path down to the water through the woods. To help this young scout and his troop as they work to complete his Eagle Scout project, contact me at robert.m.cummings@navy.mil or Aaron at aaron.mortensen@me.com. April is the official Month of the Military Child but we will kick it off early this year with the Eggstravaganza at NRC Solomons on March 24 and the Spring Carnival on March 31 on the grounds of the historic Mattapany home. The active duty and retired Chief Petty Officers will once again build a house in the community through Habitat for Humanity.

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The home site is right next to the home built last year on Milton Lane in Lexington Park. The groundbreaking is set for April 3 and the opening Blitz Build is tentatively set for April 13 and 14. The build will continue on every Saturday thereafter and is open for any interested volunteers. If you want to help, contact this year’s build coordinators, Aviation Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer Joseph Aguilar at joseph.a guilar@navy.mil or Machine Accountant Chief Petty Officer Chris Hammett at christopher.hammett@navy.mil. Christmas in April takes place this year on April 28. This massive home improvement effort, benefitting people in need, always has lots of base volunteer involvement. To help this year on any of the twenty home projects, email Mary Ann Chasen at mary.chasen@christmasinaprilsmc.org or Darene Klinesorgen at barnaby@md.metrocast.net . They are specifically looking for roofers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, flooring, and siding volunteers but there is always a need for general help on site. Special Olympics of St. Mary’s County’s Spring Games at Leonardtown High School are on May 3. A host of volunteers are needed to man the events and handle administrative matters. To get involved, contact this year’s volunteer coordinator, InformationTechnician Chief Petty Officer Steven Proulx at steven.proulx@navy.mil. Spring is almost here and so are numerous opportunities to continue to get out and carry on our strong tradition of community support, which has earned NAS Patuxent River Navy recognition for its stellar efforts. As I know of more opportunities in the future, I’ll keep you posted.

Be safe on your bike By Teresa S. Boucher Naval District Washington Deputy to Regional Safety Program Director Traffic Safety Program Manager

It is motorcycle season again. Use the right protective gear and take the courses you need to stay safe while you have fun.

Personal Protective Gear:

Helmets The most important protective gear you can wear is a helmet manufactured to meet Department of Transportation standards. A study led by Professor Harry Hurt at the University of Southern California, officially titled Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors and Identification of Countermeasures but known as "The Hurt Report" since its release in 1981, essentially documented the use of helmets and protective gear in 900 motorcycle crashes.This report established that helmets save lives by reducing the occurrence of head injuries. It also documented that wearing a helmet did not reduce essential vision or hearing, an argument of many motorcyclists who do not like wearing a helmet.Wear one. No excuses. Face Protection "The Hurt Report" found that riders who wore helmets with shields covering their faces suffered fewer facial injuries than those without. Helmets with full-face coverage with strong chin pieces and energy-absorbing liners were also especially effective in reducing facial injuries. Windshields, eyeglasses and goggles simply did not offer as much face protection as a full-face helmet. Footwear Sturdy, over-the-ankle boots can protect you from a variety of riding hazards, including burns from hot exhaust pipes and flying road debris. Gloves Gloves that fit properly improve your grip on the handlebars. Wear full-fingered motorcycle gloves to protect hands from blisters, sun, wind and cold. Motorcycle gloves are available in many styles, weights and thicknesses. Jackets, Pants

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"The Hurt Report" found that covering the body with leather or an abrasion-resistant fabric provides a high level of injury protection. Other types of materials in this category were Cordura®, Kevlar or ballistic nylon. Protective apparel designed specifically for motorcycling affords the best combination of comfort and protection. For more information on how to stay safe as a motorcycle rider, visit the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at www.msf-usa.org

Classes fill early; register NOW and be sure to attend your scheduled class since classes will be full. NOTE: If you happen to end up on a 'standby list', plan on attending that class. Over the past two years, only one 'stand-by' person has been turned away because the class was actually full on the training date. To sign up for motorcycle operator safety training classes log onto http://navymotorcyclerider.com/Onceonthissite,selecttheregion "Naval District Washington," then follow the step-by-step instructions using the associated program "pull downs" for answer selections. Then select the motorcycle course type and date which meets your available training time. Did you know that over half of all fatal motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle and most of the time, the motorist, not the motorcyclist, is at fault? Because of its small size, a motorcycle can be easily hidden in a car's blind spot. For more information, visit www.navymotorcyclerider.com

History and Heritage Note By R. Mark Cummings NAS Patuxent River Command Master Chief On March 3, 1915, the post of Chief of Naval Operations was established by an Act of Congress. The CNO is the Navy's senior flag officer and takes precedence over all other officers in the Naval service. He is also the Navy’s representative on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and keeps the Secretary of the Navy informed on all JCS activities and decisions. He is also responsible to the Secretary for the overall management of the Navy. The first CNO was AdmiralWilliam S. Benson. He was followed by such notable leaders as Admiral Ernest J. King, who held the dual titles of CNO and Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet, during World War II; Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, wartime commander of the Pacific Fleet; and Admiral Arleigh Burke, who served an unprecedented three two-year terms as CNO between 1955 and 1961. Currently, our Chief of Naval Operations, the thirtieth in our history, is Admiral Jonathan Greenert. His biography, as found on Navy.mil is as follows: Admiral Greenert is a native of Butler, Pa. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in

1975 and completed studies in nuclear power for service as a submarine officer. His career as a submariner includes assignments aboard USS Flying Fish (SSN 673), USS Tautog (SSN 639), Submarine NR-1 and USS Michigan (SSBN 727 - Gold Crew), culminating in command of USS Honolulu (SSN 718) from March 1991 to July 1993. Subsequent fleet command assignments include Commander, Submarine Squadron 11; Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Marianas; Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet (Aug. 2004 to Sept. 2006); and, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (Sept. 2007 to July 2009). Admiral Greenert has served in various fleet support and financial management positions, including deputy chief of Naval Operations for Integration of Capabilities and Resources (N8); deputy commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; chief of staff, U.S. 7th Fleet; head, Navy Programming Branch and director, Operations Division Navy Comptroller. Most recently he served as 36th vice chief of naval operations (Aug. 2009 to Aug. 2011). He is a recipient of various personal and campaign awards including the Distinguished Service Medal (6 awards), Defense Superior Service Medal and Legion of Merit (4 awards). In 1992 he was awarded theVice Admiral Stockdale Award for inspirational leadership.

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Fleet and Family Support Center Call 301-342-4911 for reservations or to volunteer.

Meet with a Disabled American Veterans Representative or a localVeterans Affairs Representative. Call 301-342-4911 to schedule an appointment.

Hours of Operation

Ten Steps to a Federal Job

Monday –Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Exceptional Family Member Program

EFMP is a DoD program addressing the special needs of NAS Pax River military families. Sailors with an Exceptional Family Member with a medical or educational disability must enroll in the EFMP so the Navy can do its part in caring for any EFM needs through appropriate assignments and by providing helpful information and referral resources. NAS Patuxent River would like to learn more about the needs of the local EFMP population through a short, voluntary and anonymous survey at http://www.surveymonkey. com/s/QGD75R5 Look at the MWR E-News

Veterans Benefits Assistance Appointments

for future EFMP topics and events. For EFMP information contact James Lettner at james.lettner@navy.mil

Clinical Counseling Services FFSC Clinical Counseling services can directlyimprovethequalityoflifeofservicemembers and families by addressing stressors facing today's military caused by family hardships, marital conflicts, parent/child issues, money concerns, frequent moves, health and environmentalfactors,andotherdifficulties.Foranappointment with a counselor, call 202-685-6019.

March 2; noon - 3 p.m. Learn to navigate the federal job system.

Art of Money Management

March 7; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Get control of your financial life in a single-session workshop that can help you develop a realistic spending plan, pay your bills on time and achieve your short- and long-term financial goals.

Amazing Newborns

March 6; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Learn infant care from hospital to home. Practice bathing, changing, and dressing your baby; discuss feeding, health care, and safety issues. Participants receive a complimentary

book, "Your Baby's FirstYear" and CD "Heartbeat Lullabies."

IA/Spouse Brief

March 7; 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hear recently returned IA's experiences and important information for family support issues.

CARIT Brief

March 14; 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. The Atlantic Fleet Career Information Team from Anacostia conducts a mandatory CARIT brief to all honorably separating military members to receive the necessary page 13 required for separation outprocessing.

Suicide Prevention

March 15; 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Learn the issues surrounding suicide: the warning signs, how to respond to a suicidal person and how to access local resources. A video combines narration and scenarios to illustrate the above topics.

Civilians can apply now for voluntary retirement

Small Arms Training Centers renew ahead of Solid Curtain

By Mary Foley DoN Benefits Officer

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiona Miller NDW Public Affairs

The Civilian Benefits Center has developed handouts for employees interested in voluntary retirement. The information for Civil Service Retirement System is available at http://w ww.public.navy.mil/donhr/Benefits/resource s/Documents/CBC%2012830-93%20How% 20To%20Apply%20For%20CSRS%20Voluntary%20Retirement.pdf and the information for Federal Employees Retirement System is available at http://www.public.navy.mil/do nhr/Benefits/resources/Documents/CBC%2 01283094%20How%20To%20Apply%20For% 20FERS%20Voluntary%20Retirement.pdf. As part of the retirement process the activity will generate an electronic Request for Personnel Action in the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System and route it to the Civilian Benefits Center inbox NV_R_Retire_Death. Employees must sign a paper copy of the request and attach it to their retirement application. Employees who have questions about retirement should call the Benefits Line at 888320-2917 and select menu option #4 to speak with a Customer Service Representative. CSRs are available from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except on federal holidays. The TTY number for the hearing impaired is 866-359-5277. A Retirement Counselor will

return the employee's call within two business days. Employees may also email questions to navybenefits@navy.mil. The email must include full name, pay plan, grade, contact telephone number and the best time to call. Do not include Privacy Act Information such as date of birth or social security number.

Naval District Washington's Small Arms Training Centers are getting a major overhaul. Thetrainingenhancementsarejustintimefor the nationwide Navy exercise Solid Curtain /Citadel Shield 2012. The upgrades include improvedtargetretrievalsystems,whichallow RangeSafetyOfficerstoconductmoreefficient and in-depth training for those in need of a smallarmsqualification.Thesystemisusedto train military and civilian police officers and any personnel who are required to carry a firearm as part of their daily responsibility. "At Patuxent River we have approximately 20 agencies that use the facility," said Gregory Mclane, Range Master for NAS Patuxent River Small Arms Training Center. "When other facilities are down, we all assist in ensuring that personnel who need to maintain their qualifications have a facility and instructors to safely carry out the mission." Naval Support Facility Dahlgren and NAS Patuxent River are the first to receive the new modifications. Under the old system, trainers wentthroughthecumbersometaskofmanually setting target distances via an electronic pulleysystem,whichwasconstantlydamaged by stray bullets. The new system eliminates those issues by running on a wireless system. "BeforeTargetWorx,therangeswouldhave downed lanes due to substandard parts or

longlayoverofrepair.Thiswouldreflectdirectlyonthebudgetingconstraintsandreducethe capacity of each range," said Master-at-Arms Senior ChiefChristopherM.Mertz,SouthPotomac Police Department. "The three ranges intheSmallArmsTrainingCentersareapproximately 45 minutes to an hour from each other.Thepersonnelneedingtoqualifywouldoften need overtime to make the trip. While at the range, the lanes not working would only causetheofficertowait,thuslyincurringmore overtime." The systems also add features which enhance training .The RSO can program several unique commands from a portable, remote devicethatremovestheshooterfromaroutine trainingenvironmentandcreatesalifelikeexperience with hostile and friendly targets. "WealsoprovidetheDeadlyForceTraining that gives the personnel who are armed the knowledge of what type of force, how much force, and when to use the force to protect life, property,andotherassets,"saidMclane."This goes all the way from a simple command to usingdeadlyforce.Thistrainingcarriesalotof responsibilityforboththetrainersandthepersonnelthatreceiveit.Itcouldultimatelymean the taking of someone's life." The training that security personnel receivefromtheregion’sSATCswillplayamajor role in Solid Curtain Citadel Shield as installations begin force protection scenarios and Force Protection Conditions advance to Charlie.

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NDW Beefs Up Force Protection By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiona Miller

Naval District Washington will participate in the Navy's biggest anti-terrorism force protection exercise, Solid Curtain Citadel Shield, March 19-24 to practice emergency procedures during a potential threat to security. The event will include the execution of force protection measures. The Department of Defense uses a graduated series of Force Protection Conditions as an alert system of suspicious activity, a terrorist threat or an event that could increase security risks. "Those are progressive security postures that DoD implements in anticipation or in response to a threat of a terrorist attack,' said Rob

Shaffer, regional security officer. "Our focus with FPCON is to protect not only DoD installations but DoD families, civilians, and DoD in general. It's not totally a military measure; it's to protect everything involved with DoD." FPCON progresses through Normal, Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta as the highest level. Although Alpha is described as a minimal threat on a global scale, Shaffer stated it is the "new normal" and is set during normal base operations. As a threat increases and becomes more predictable, additional security measures are used and the threat level is increased to Bravo. If an incident occurs or intelligence indicates a threat is imminent the installation will move to FPCON Charlie. Signs that an installation is at Charlie include reduced access points with barriers to control direc-

Center Stage Theater Movies Thursday, March 1 6:30 p.m., Contr ontraband aband Rated: R, 1 hr. 50 min. To protect his brother-in-law from a drug lord, a former smuggler heads to Panama to score millions of dollars in counterfeit bills. Friday, March 2 6:30 p.m., Extr xtremely emely Loud and Incr Incrediedibly Close, Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 9 min. A nine-year-old amateur inventor, Francophile, and pacifist searches New York City for the lock that matches a mysterious key left behind by his father, who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. 9:30 p.m., Under nderworld: world: Awakening Awakening Rated: R, 1 hr. 29 min. When human forces discover the existence of the Vampire and Lycan clans, a war to eradicate both species commences. Vampire warrioress Selene leads the battle against humankind. Saturday, March 3 4 p.m., Extr xtremely emely Loud and Incr Incredibly edibly Close, Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 9 min. 6:30 p.m., Red Tails Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 5 min. A crew of African-American pilots in the Tuskegee training program, having faced segregation while kept mostly on the ground during World War II, are called into duty under the guidance of Col. A.J. Bullard. 9 p.m., Under nderworld: world: Awakening Awakening Rated: R, 1 hr. 29 min. Sunday, March 4 2 p.m., Red Tails Tails Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 5 min. Monday and Tuesday, no movies Wednesday, March 6 6:30 p.m., Underworld: Awakening Rated: R, 1 hr. 29 min. Movies coming soon: Man on a Ledge, One for the Money, The Grey

tion of traffic flow, as well as increased vehicle inspection and personal belongings of anyone entering the base. Delta usually occurs in localized areas and for short periods of time, and is implemented if an actual incident has occurred or if action is expected. "The purpose is to standardize security measures across DoD so that as the threat conditions change installation security postures will change incrementally with the threat," said Shaffer. "So it doesn't matter if we are Army, Navy, Air Force or Marines we all understand what the requirements are for the different FPCONs. When DoD says increase to this level, we all implement measures which are commensurate with that level." According to Shaffer, personnel should expect to see several changes during the week of the ex-

ercise as FPCON levels increase. He compared the experience to that of an airport, and advised everyone to prepare for longer lines and delays at entry points. "What they can expect to see when we increase those FPCONs is a heightened state of readiness throughout the installation," he said. "You can expect to see an increased security presence at the installation. You can expect to see things that look different than they do on a normal basis." NAS Patuxent River will attempt to minimize the impact, but will begin to curtail operations as the exercise gets more dynamic.To help operations on and off base run smoothly, exercise leaders coordinate with local law enforcement to increase awareness of possible backups, and with tenant commands to implement telework poli-

cies and offsite work capabilities. "We try and let them know well out in front of the exercise and let them know what is going to happen," said Shaffer. "We give them a time frame and encourage them to exercise those options during our training period so it minimizes the impact on their operation." Shaffer went on to thank personnel in advance for their patience and remind everyone that the exercise is an opportunity for the region to practice protection capabilities which will benefit even those not intimately involved in the exercise. "We can exercise a capability that if we had to implement for real, it would ultimately save a lot of people's lives," he said. "We recognize its inconvenience, we understand it, but we appreciate everyone's tolerance and patience because it helps train our forces."

Create a healthier living space this spring Submitted by the Federal Consumer Information Center With winter coming to an end, it's time to open your windows, air out the house and start on some spring cleaning. While most people dread cleaning their house and getting rid of things, it's a great time to take inventory of what you truly need and can live without. Cleaning out your home can also help improve your health when you get rid of dust piles and clutter. Check out these tips from USA.gov to help you get started: * Mold can grow easily in places you use every day, such as the sink, bathtub, heater or AC unit. It's important to stay on top of cleaning these areas as soon as you notice the mold. Left untreated, mold can cause thousands of dollars in damage to

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Liberty Programs The Liberty program sponsors free or reduced-price events for Pax River activeduty E1-E6. Liberty is a component of the Single Sailor Program. Civilian guests are not allowed to participate unless otherwise stated. For information call 301-342-4208. Pax River's Liberty program's manager, Mindy Mackey, can be reached at 301-3423565 or at mindy.mackey@navy.mil.

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Texas Hold 'Em Tuesdays bowl for 3 hours as we cover the cost. Free pizza and soda until 8 p.m. Open to ALL E1-E6 single or unaccompanied active duty Sailors and one guest 18 or older.

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U.S. Naval Academy First-class midshipmen traveled to Webster Field Annex in St. Inigoes, Md., Feb.23 to learn about the MQ-8B Fire Scout as part of a senior design project. From left, Senior Chief Steve Diets, Fire Scout fleet liaison, and Cmdr. Doug Phelan, military class desk, provide an overview of the aircraft and system requirements.

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Yeoman Seaman Kendall White donates blood in the Moffett Building Atrium on Feb. 23, as part of an Armed Services Blood Program drive. This was White's second blood donation. "For my Shipmates," White said.

shepherd's pie, Irish soda bread, salad bar and desserts. Members $13.95, non-members $16.95, children 6-11 $6.95, five and under $1. Reservations recommended at 301342-3656.

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Arts and Crafts Spring Fling Vendors Needed

Crafters and Vendors for NAS Patuxent River's Spring Fling Crafts Fair on April 28, may register at Customized Creations. Cost per space is $60. Tables and chairs are available to rent. For information call Dhyana Mackenzie at 301-342-3569.

Earth Day Poster Contest

March 1-2 Open to anyone ages 5-12. Submit a poster using no more than three colors on 8.5 x 11 paper or poster board. The winning poster will be the installation Earth Day tshirt logo for 2012. Submissions must be turned in to the Rassieur Youth Center by March 2. Call 301-342-6297 for information.

Intramural Spring Sports

Softball Organizational Meeting: March 5, 1 p.m. at the Bowling Center In-line Hockey Organizational Meeting: March 6, 1 p.m. at the Bowling Center Golf Organizational Meeting: March 21, 1 p.m. at the Golf Course Club House Intramural programs are open to Active duty, Reserve and retired Military and Fitness and Sports members. Call 301-757-1194 for information.

Informal Lacrosse Club Meeting

March 7: 1 p.m. in the Drill Hall Bowling

Center. All interested in participating in pickup games during lunch or after work are asked to attend.The Fitness and Sports Office is trying to gauge the level of interest. Call 301-301-757-1194 for information.

Bombers Varsity Softball Tryouts

Tryouts for the Bombers Varsity Softball Team will be March 5-15, 5p.m. - 7 p.m. at Campos Field. All active duty, retired and reserve military, DoD civilians and members of the Fitness and Sports Program at the Drill Hall are eligible to try out. Call 301-757-1194 for information.

Philadelphia Flower Show Trip

March 8 From towering waterfalls and waves of orchids, to glowing volcanoes and serene sunsets, the 2012 Flower Show is an immersion in the dramatic landscapes and tranquil spirit of Hawaii. Be carried away to a floral hula fest, romantic beach wedding, tropical ranch house, surfers' retreat, and a rocky garden of the gods. Tickets, available at the ITT office for $75, include transportation, admission and a "welcome aboard package" of goodies. Call 301-342-3648 for information.

St. Patrick's Day Dinner

March 14: 5:30 - 7 p.m. Be Irish for this dinner! Corned beef and cabbage, beer-battered cod, potato soup,

March 24: 1 - 3 p.m. Come early for the egg hunt and then join the bubble making, arts and craft activities, picture time with Peter Rabbit, music and dancing and more, for toddlers to 12 yrs old. First 100 children will be able to dye an egg and participate in the hunt. Bring a white tshirt to make your own springtime tie-dye. E1-E5 $4.50, all others $5. First 100 IA's and their family members will be admitted free. Sponsored by Northrop Grumman, Lincoln Military Housing and ITT Excelis.*

Something on a Stick Dinner

March 28: 5:30 - 7 p.m. Chicken kebabs, shrimp skewers, jasmine rice, Asian beef sate, veggie kebabs, chocolate fondue, crab soup, fresh salad bar, and more. Members $12.95, non-members $15.95, children 6-11 $6.95, five and under $1. For reservations, call 301-342-3656.

Career Launch

Rassieur Youth Center March 28, 6 - 9 p.m. Summer Work Wise (ages 15-18) and Leadership in Training (ages 13-14) Programs meeting will present job hunting and interviewing strategies and a "how to dress and give a proper handshake" workshop. Attendance is mandatory to be part of our summer work program. Call 301-342-1694 for information.

Patuxent River 10-Mile Relay Race

March 30: 11:30 a.m. Run a 10-mile course along the beautiful Patuxent River waters. Teams include 2-5 runners; each runner will run 2-8 miles, depending on team size. Each team will designate a team captain. Awards will be given for each division (male, female, and co-ed) for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Cost is free; $10 for a t-shirt. A minimum of 10 teams must register

by March 18. Registration forms will be available in the Drill Hall. For information call Jillann Hamilton at 301-342-5449.

Triathlon Training

The MWR Aquatics Department's special, 2-month program helps triathletes refine their swim technique and increase their stamina. Experienced staff will observe swimmers' stroke technique and make recommendations for improvement. They will also provide advice and guidance on workouts to enhance endurance. Saturdays; 9 - 10 a.m. at the Indoor Pool Cost: $25 for full session, $5 for individual passes Next Session: April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 For information or to register, call the Fitness & Sports Office at 301-757-3943.

Easter Brunch at the River's Edge

April 8 Celebrate the holiday with an extensive menu guaranteed to please everyone and create lasting memories. Choose from herbcrusted lamb with pomegranate sauce, Champagne chicken, sautĂŠed salmon with fresh basil, glazed ham, scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, a French toast station, fresh salads, pastries and desserts. Adults $21.95, children 6-11 $10.95, 5 and under $3. Gratuity not included. Reservations are required. Seatings are at 11:30 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. (Coupons not redeemable) Call 301-342-3656 for reservations.

Playgroup @ Glenn Forest Community Center

April 5, 12, 19, 26: 10 - 11 a.m. Moms, dads, and caregivers may bring their children for playtime. No reservations needed.

Month of the Military Child Field Day

April 9; 12:30 - 3 p.m; Base Track In celebration of April's Month of the Military Child, MWR Fitness invites youth for a Field Day event with lots of fun, team activities. For reservations call 301-995-3869 or email kerry.a.davis@navy.mil.

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New tool for aircraft survivability Submitted by NAWCAD Public Affairs A new capability at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division is helping engineers save warfighter lives thanks to the hard work of a team from the Atlantic Test Ranges. An imaging spectrometer, recently purchased by the Patuxent River Infrared Signature Measurements team, is now part of the engineering toolbox assisting design teams in making aircraft more survivable by providing high resolution, infrared spectral imagery data. “Infrared cameras are banded instruments and provide spatial or twodimensional images, but they don’t provide wavelength information. Spectrometers are not banded instruments and do provide data spectrally or per wavelength,” said test conductor, Mike Falco. “The new MRI imaging spectrometer will provide spectral data on every pixel of its cameras.” Recently, the PRISM team deployed to the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport in California, Md., to perform acceptance testing of the new imaging spectrometer. Enhanced features included a high dynamic range and fast frame rates. During the acceptance testing, a Baron twin-engine aircraft was outfitted with an Advanced Range Data System. ATR’s Global Positioning System team members Barbara Layman and Leilani Pearson staffed an Enhanced

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PRISM team lead Mike Falco communicates with the pilot of an approaching aircraft during acceptance testing of the new MRI imaging spectrometer. Data Link Subsystem workstation, which displayed the aircraft’s time, space and position information data in real time overlaid on a map. “As a cooperative target, the Baron’s pilot was in contact with the test team that used the display view to send instructions and flight pattern adjustments to the pilot for each run. GPS also provided post-processed data to the engineers after each test,” said Falco. Maryland State Police helicopter, Trooper 7, stationed at the St. Mary’s Airport, became a target of opportuni-

ty for the PRISM team to collect data as it flew at the airport. The team also collected infrared signature measurement data on other aircraft as they flew in the airspace over PRISM instrumentation. PRISM engineers can now break the infrared measurement data into pieces, separating the IR signatures of the sky, airframe, reflections, hot parts and plumes for every frame of the acquired test run. Jennifer Amber contributed to this story.

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Marine Corps retires CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter By Danielle Doubt Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Public Affairs Intern

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The Marine Corps retired the CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter during a "sundown ceremony" Feb. 10 at the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The Sea Stallion's last mission is currently under way with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The helicopter will be flown from Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay to its final destination at the Pacific Aviation Museum, where it will be displayed. model Sea Stallions ended in January 1972, with 124 CH53Ds built in all. "Now that the Sea Stallion has retired, the Marine Corps has begun the transition to CH-53E Super Stallions, which will soon be joined by the V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft and H-1 Huey and Cobra helicopters in Hawaii." Pridgen said. "This transition will ensure our fleet is equipped with an aviation capability that is flexible and ready today to complete missions as assigned."

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(HX) 21's 'Rapid Path to Results' Green Belt class works faster Graduates of Lean Six Sigma management principles learn how to cut organizational waste and encourage their peers to be more efficient, earning “green belt” certification. It once took weeks, perhaps months, for “Green Belts” to participate in continuous process improvements. In the Rapid Path to Results class that began Jan. 23, two teams of Green Belts from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 proved it doesn’t have to take that long. One team set out to improve the cycle time for aircraft maintenance, while another focused on improving phase inspections. Within five days, each team had significantly reduced the time it took to do their jobs by eliminating unnecessary steps within a process. “The Rapid Path to Results approach is a paradigm shift in how we train people,” said Joan Devlin, who taught the class with Mike Duncan. “By immersing students in an actual improvement endeavor, they now understand how to use the tools in their work environments, and they realize that they do have the power to effect change for the better in their workplace.” Everyone in the class praised their five-day accomplishments. “The Rapid Path to Results Green Belt workshop has given me the knowledge to improve processes within the (HX) 21 maintenance department,” (HX) 21 worker Bob Lynch wrote in an evaluation at the end of the class. “The workshop reaffirmed the importance of teamwork when trying to solve problems.” Marine Staff Sgt. Leonard Rudley said he discovered new ways to influence his leaders. “This week, I learned that with the proper tools, we can change the thinking of our leadership and convey great ideas of how our team should function.” Randy Allen, a senior staff adviser who oversees NAVAIR’s Test and Evaluation strategic initiatives and AIRSpeed projects, said he

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By Derek Nelson Head, Media Division Communications and Marketing Department Naval Safety Center Norfolk VA Welcome to the latest edition of the Summary of Mishaps, chock full of "Gee, Daddy, where'd you get that scar?" stories. I received a couple great new exhibits for the Summary of Mishaps Museum the other day. First, a jacket that wasn't being worn by an aviation machinist's mate second class while riding on an interstate in California. He had it strapped on the back seat. It came loose and tangled in the rear wheel, which locked up. He wrecked, broke a wrist and sprained an ankle. When the mishap report says, "PPE worn: Yes," and then duly lists "Yes" for helmet, eye protection, boots, jacket and gloves, it must have meant the jacket was being worn by the back seat. I didn't realize that counted. The jacket is now on display in our "Safety Gear that Caused an Accident" wing. Visitors may wear it during their visit on a first-come basis. The second acquisition is a new volume for the Museum's reference library and reading room. Technically, this item wasn't involved in a mishap, but we heard about it via the Web-Enabled Safety System, and it produced a concussion, so it fits. The concussion was suffered by a seaman apprentice, in a fight at a naval hospital school. His sparring partner hit him with "Brady Emergency Medicine." Since this injury occurred at a hospital school, they probably didn't have to open the book and look up how to treat head injuries. But they could have, which is why we wanted it for the Museum. So this lance corporal is cruising down the road in New Jersey, with a buddy at the

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wheel, when he is seized with a sudden need to spit. Been there, done that. Not in New Jersey, I mean, but needing to expectorate while riding and not having a handy spit cup. Sort of gross, but you just have to make sure that the window is down and that whatever you're trying to jettison doesn't fly back in. The Marine figured he needed to open the door; just as he did, the driver hit the brakes. The door slammed the Marine on the noggin and knocked him out. He then fell out of the car. I'm hazy on the mechanics of this event. For example, unless they had suicide doors, I'd think that putting on the brakes would make the door open, not close. Be that as it may, the Marine ended up in an I.C.U. and off work for a month. Do you really have to tell people not to open the door of a moving car? After they are about five years old, I mean? An airman was at a bar out in town. A civilian patron lost his temper because the airman wouldn't shoot pool with him. As the airman walked away, the civilian conked him on the back of the head with a pool cue. The message here isn't for the airman, who apparently did the right thing and suffered the punishment of the innocent. It's for the bar patron: Hey, pal, if people don't want to play pool with you, maybe it is because you do things like this. Take a hint. Until next time, remember that speaking up when you see someone doing something dumb is a lot easier than explaining why you just watched that person hurt himself.

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Two Marines earn awards for acquisition excellence By Paula A. Paige Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Public Affairs Two Marines were honored for naval acquisition excellence at a ceremony at NAS Patuxent River Feb. 16. The John Glenn squadron of the Marine Corps Aviation Association selected Lt. Col. Jason Maddocks as its 2011 Acquisition Officer of theYear and named Master Sgt. Chad Bigham as Acquisition Staff Noncommissioned Officer of theYear during the organization’s 7th annual award ceremony. The squadron hailed Maddocks for “exceptional leadership” while serving as class desk officer and military deputy for the AV-8B Harrier Program Office, also known as PMA-257, and his tenure as the MV-22 Osprey co-lead for the MV-22 Joint Program Office, known as PMA-275. Bigham was praised for his “solid managerial skills … and technical acumen,” while serving as the air traffic control management systems expeditionary fleet liaison for Naval AirTraffic Management Systems, also known as PMA 213. Rear Adm. Donald Gaddis, program executive officer forTactical Aircraft Programs, or PEO (T), which has oversight of PMA-257 and PMA213, said he was proud to join MCAA in applauding Bigham

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Rear Adm. Paul Grosklags, program executive officer for Air ASW, Assault and Special Mission Programs, congratulates Marine Lt. Col. Jason Maddocks on receiving the Michael Hough Acquisition Officer of the Year award at the 2011 MCAA John Glenn Squadron’s 7th Annual Acquisition Awards Banquet held Feb. 16 at the River's Edge Catering and Conference Center, Naval Air Station Patuxent River. and Maddocks for their service. “In the acquisition business, we are often focused on the day-to-day minutiae of getting the job done,” Gaddis said. “It is refreshing when our professionals are rewarded for their hard work. I am proud to have skilled professionals like Lieutenant Colonel Maddocks and Master Sergeant Bigham on the PEO (T) acquisition team because they epitomize the word ‘excellence.’” Born in Orange, Calif., Maddocks’ accomplish-

ments include saving the DoN $3.4 million in maintenance costs and leading the test and fielding strategy for the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile on Marine Corps Harriers, a critical requirement for aerial escort missions. Maddocks said the Acquisition Officer of the Year achievement is a “testament to the caliber of people on the teams that support the Harrier and Osprey.” “It can be frustrating trying to get things done in this environment,” Maddocks said,“but my advice to others

2011 Joyce/Leader Acquisition Staff Noncommissioned Officer of the Year winner, Master Sgt. Chad Bigham, far right, shares a moment with guests at the MCAA John Glenn Squadron’s 7th Annual Acquisition Awards Banquet held Feb. 16 at the River's Edge Catering and Conference Center, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. From left, are Tammi Leader, daughter of the award namesake; Brig. Gen. Frank Kelley, commander of Marine Corps Systems Command; Aviation Machinist's Mate Petty Officer 2nd Class Tiffani Leader, another daughter of the award namesake; and Jennifer Kuehn, former fiancée of the award namesake. is to be as knowledgeable as they can about requirements, acquisition and funding and learn to be effective within the ‘system’ [versus] trying to circumvent it.” A Garland, Texas, native, Bigham played a key role in successfully fielding three final air traffic control systems valued at about $40 million. He said he was humbled by the award, and credited “all the outstanding staff noncommissioned officers of the Marine Aviation Detachment who work hard every day in support of the Fleet Marine Forces.” “We shouldn’t take what

we do here in support of the program offices and the Marine Corps operating forces for granted,” Bigham said. “We work here as trusted agents on behalf of our brothers and sisters who are deployed in harm's way. We are ensuring the most reliable and sustainable warfighting assets are provided to the forces to ensure our nation’s liberties.” Maddocks and Bigham were among three Marines honored at the banquet. The John Glenn Squadron also selected Maj. Richard Rusnok, assigned to the F-35 Integrated Test Facility, 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). They will now compete for the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Award for Acquisition Excellence, one of 15 distinctions to be presented at the MCAA National Symposium and Reunion in May. “Our awards program identifies and recognizes the ‘best of the best’ in Marine Corps aviation acquisition,” said Mike McGinn, squadron executive officer for the John H. Glenn chapter. “Military personnel dedicate, and sometimes give, their lives in the service of defending our country; that alone makes them worthy of honor.” Naval aviation acquisition manages the nation’s investments in technologies, programs and products to support the warfighter with Department of the Navy aerial assets. Established in 1972, MCAA is a nonprofit organization that promotes and recognizes professional excellence in Marine aviation. According to MCAA, it supports the fraternal bond of its membership, preserves Marine aviation heritage and safeguards the future of Marine aviation through awards programs, events and publications.

Pressurized launcher boosts KC-130J Harvest HAWK capability Submitted By Air ASW Assault and Special Missions Programs Public Affairs Saying it will give Marines on the ground greater agility, a Navy program manager praised the modified paratroop door on the KC-130J Harvest Hercules Airborne Weapons Kit, or Harvest HAWK. In February, the fleet received its first Harvest HAWK modified with a pressurized, standoff precision-guided munitions launcher called the Derringer door. The modified KC-130J paratroop door provides the capability to load, launch and reload standoff precision-guided munitions while the aircraft remains pressurized. “Current tactics, techniques and procedures used by the fleet are severely limited by the time required for aircrew to go on oxygen, depressurize the aircraft and lower the cargo ramp prior to firing standoff precision guided munitions,” said Capt. Michelle Guidry, program manager, Tactical Airlift, Adversary and Support Aircraft program, also known as PMA-207. “The Derringer door re-

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The U.S. Marine Corps received the first KC-130J Harvest HAWK modified with a pressurized standoff, precision-guided munitions launcher this February. moves these steps from the firing process and provides the Marine Corps with greater tactical agility.” Currently deployed Harvest HAWK-equipped KC-130Js use a 10-round, common launch-tube system mounted on the cargo ramp. In this configuration, the aircraft must depressurize to employ Griffin missiles and the entire system must be removed to perform cargo operations.

“The Derringer door and storage rack do not interfere with the KC-130J cargo system and provide the fleet with greater flexibility to perform a wide range of missions,” said Chuck Gill, Harvest HAWK integrated product team lead for PMA-207. Marine Aerial Refueling Transport Squadron 352 Harvest HAWK aircraft 167110 underwent modifications and flight testing for the

Derringer door system in late 2011. Additional testing to support fleet use will take place in March 2012. The Derringer door modification included the installation of two vertically oriented, standoff precision-guided munitions tubes, a common launch-tube storage rack for 10 standoff precision-guided munitions and battle-management system upgrades. Harvest HAWK is a modular roll-on, roll-off weapons system, which also includes a fire-control console in the aircraft’s cargo compartment, where fire-control officers monitor and control the weapons and surveillance systems; an AN/AAQ-30 target sight system with infrared and electrooptic sensors mounted in the left underwing fuel tank; a launcher for four Hellfire missiles mounted in place of the left-hand air-to-air refueling pylon; and the Derringer door system for a 10-shot Griffin standoff precision-guided munitions launcher. “Like the rest of the Harvest HAWK weapon system, the fleet can very quickly install or remove the Derringer door and its weapons rack,” Gill said.

The first KC-130J Harvest HAWK kit deployed with VMGR352 in October 2010. The Marine Corps has accepted delivery of three kits and expects delivery of three additional kits in the first half of fiscal year 2013. The KC-130J platform serves the U.S. Marine Corps by providing air-to-air refueling; cargo and troop transportation and airborne delivery; medical evacuation and battlefield illumination. A KC-130J equipped with Harvest HAWK maintains the traditional KC-130 capabilities, while adding the capability to conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance and air-to-ground close air support missions. “When you’re in theater, time is everything,” Guidry said. “Our Harvest HAWK crews will now be able to provide close air support faster than ever, which gives the troops on the ground the added support they need.” Future KC-130J Harvest HAWK-designated aircraft will be able to receive modifications necessary for the Derringer door system to be used when needed. Editor’s Note: Tara N. Wagner contributed to this report.

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The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services, along with the Maryland Department of Aging, Calvert County Office on Aging, and Charles County Aging & Senior Programs, will join invited guest speaker U.S. Senator Ben Cardin to host "A Senior Medicare PatrolTown Hall Meeting to Address Scams against the Elderly In Southern Maryland" on March 2. Learn how to detect, prevent & report popular scams; understand identity theft, medical insurance, consumer and financial fraud. Representatives of the U.S. Secret Service, Federal Trade Commission and others will show seniors how to handle scams that arrive by phone, in the mail, on the Internet, or at your front door. Lunch will be provided.The Town Hall meeting takes place at the Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, 10 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

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ucation Center Open House, March 22 at SMHEC, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Step up in your career, improve your salary, achieve a new career or job, or succeed in the transition from military to civilian. Join more than 34,000 students who have enrolled in university classes at SMHEC in more than 90 academic programs including doctorate, masters, and upper-level bachelor's. For information, go to www.smhec.org or call 301-737-2500.

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The NEX and Military Star Card program have teamed

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St. Mary’s County Public Safety meeting

The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Safety will host a Community Information Meeting concerning the proposed construction of a new Public Safety radio communications tower at the Valley Lee Convenience Center on March 5 at 7 p.m. in theValley Lee Fire House, 45245 Drayden Road. All are welcome.

SoMD JobSource On-The-Job Training Hiring Event

Southern Maryland employers are cordially invited to attend the Southern Maryland Regional JobSource On-The-Job Training Hiring Event to be held March 8, 8 a.m. to noon (Jobseekers arrive at 9:00 a.m.) atWaldorf Jaycees Maryland Militia Room (3090 Crain Highway,Waldorf).This event is free.Tables and Continental Breakfast will be provided. Participating employers must have available positions and be willing to participate in the On-The-Job Training Program. Maryland’s Onthe-JobTraining grant will provide assistance to long-term unemployed residents.This funding is a training strategy that the workforce investment system can offer local employers and job seekers. OJT puts unemployed workers back to work earning a wage while receiving training. For questions and to RSVP contact Barb DeHenzel at 301-880-2810 or jobs@tccsmd.org.

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MCAA applications due

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See free, international films at 7 p.m., in the SMHEC Center Hall: March 7, featuring Sri Lanka and the final film March 14, featuringTurkey. A free reception follows the films.

Little League baseball and softball umpires are needed for the 2012 season, April 14 – June 30. Call Jerry Girdlestone at 301737-1376 to volunteer.

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center invites the public to Maker’s Market on March 3 , 9 a.m. to noon in the Annmarie parking lot. Featuring more than 50 vendors selling homegrown, homemade and handmade items from Maryland, a mix of jewelry, unique decorative items, jams and jellies, baked goods, honey, herbal teas, garden décor and flowering plants, produce, and more.

Free MAC Lab Tour

St. Mary's Ryken Open House

On March 2, enjoy a free tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. Call 410-586-8562 for details.

On March 4, noon - 2 p.m., prospective students and parents may meet students, faculty, and coaches, learn about the college preparatory curriculum and extracurricular activities and tour the campus. Information on admission, scholarships and financial aid will be available. For information, visit www.smrhs.org or call 301-373-4183.

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Free Friday at CMM Visit Calvert Marine Museum on March 2 for First Free Friday, 5 – 8 p.m. This month features Katie and Logan, a Northern Virginia-based duo featuring two acoustic guitars and dynamic vocal harmonies at 7 p.m. Catch them with the harmonica, ukulele, djembae, piano, and Irish whistle. With an extensive, cross-generational song list ranging from James Taylor to John Mayer, their harmony-driven acoustic arrangements will have all ages singing along.

Sokoku Championship The SoMD Sudoku Championship at St. John's School in Hollywood on March 3 at 9 a.m. benefits the school scholarship fund. There will be cash awards in the Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels. We are looking for both players and sponsors. Details are available at http://www.sjshol-

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St. Mary's Ryken Open House On March 4, noon - 2 p.m., prospective students and parents may meet students, faculty, and coaches; learn about the college preparatory curriculum and extracurricular activities and tour the campus. Information on admission, scholarships and financial aid will be available. For information, visit www.smrhs.org or call 301-373-4183.

USNA Band Joint Concert with UMD Wind Ensemble The Naval Academy Band will team up with the University of Maryland Wind Ensemble for a joint concert on March 5 at 8 p.m. at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in College Park. This concert is free and open to the public with no tickets required. The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is located at the intersection of Stadium Drive and University Boulevard (Rte. 193) on the University of Maryland campus. For information, visit www.usna.edu/US NABand or call 410-293-0263.

Commissioners Host Public Forum The Board of County Commissioners for

St. Mary’s County will host a Public Forum on March 6 at 6:30 p.m., in the Commissioners meeting room of the Chesapeake Building located at 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown. Attend the forum and address the commissioners.The Public Forum will be videotaped for subsequent broadcast on St. Mary’s County GovernmentTV 95 and can be viewed on the county’s website at www.stmarysmd.com. Click onVideos.

As Bees in Honey Drown The Newtowne Players announce open auditions for the lively, satiric romp, "As Bees in Honey Drown," by Douglas Carter Beane, on March 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. at Three Notch Theatre. For more information visit www.newtowneplayers.org.

March Cinema Cafe On March 7, join Calvert Library Prince Frederick for the inspiring story of a small town high school basketball team in rural Milan, Indiana that became the pride of all Hoosiers. Rated PG. Lights go down at 6 p.m.; the film will be followed by a discussion ending by 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments and coffee will be served. For information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301855-1862.

Be Aware for Safe Care By Ivette Montes de Oca Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 4-10, is a National Patient Safety Foundation-led education and awareness campaign for health care safety. Each year, health care organizations create awareness in the community and deploy NPSF educational resources to Clinic staff. This year’s theme, “Be Aware for Safe Care,” recognizes efforts to improve health care safety in the U.S. and worldwide. Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River and Branch Clinics (Indian Head, Dahlgren, and NAF Washington) hope to make patients, providers, and the public aware of the ways they can partner to improve patient safety.While efforts of the past decade have brought

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Col. T.E. Wood, Royal Canadian Air Force Hornet fleet director for Aerospace Equipment Program Management (fighters and trainers), presents Capt. Frank Morley, F/A-18 and EA-18G program manager (PMA265), with an award for outstanding support Feb. 1. Morley's Canadian IPT worked with the RCAF to integrate Joint Direct Attack Munitions in its Canadian CF188 Hornet fleet supporting Canadian Op Mobile, Canada's Libyan operations from March through September of 2011.

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MENTOR Continued from 3 • Evaluate your relationship at various points. These strategies, practiced effectively through the relationship, can help mentees build a successful and lasting relationship with their mentors.

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Take a minute to consider the professional benefits of mentoring. To learn more about NAVAIR'S Mentoring Program, visit https://mentoring.navair.navy.mil or contact Donna Belcher (NAVAIR'S Mentoring Program Manager) at 301-342-5096. If you have a personal mentoring success story to share, contact Veronica Miskowski at 301-757-8391 or Lonnie Snead at 301-757-8252.We'd love to hear from you.

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