Volume 69, Number 23
Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland
June 7, 2012
Communicating across the gap By Andrea Hein NAWCAD Communications Support A Category 4 hurricane barrels up the East Coast, cutting off all landline and cell phone communication. The National Guard deploys, following behind the storm with communications equipment and relief supplies. On the other side of the world in the desert, U.S. ground troops use the radio in their Special Operations Humvee to communicate the location of a terrorist cell hiding nearby. Moments later, a coalition pilot flying in the vicinity receives the order to fire his missiles and takes out the threat. For the last 20 years, the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division’s Special Communications Requirements Division has been recognized throughout government as the place to go for highly specialized communications equipment. Located at NAS Patuxent River Webster Outlying Field in St Inigoes, Md., SCR designs, integrates and builds mobile communications systems for military and government workforces. SCR equips vehicles such as Family of Special Operations Vehicles, Department of State Armored Vehicles and U.S. Coast Guard Mobile Command Vehicles, and is able to offer a rapid response on the delivery of specialized communications equipment. In the event of a disaster that disables primary means of communication, the importance of technology pulls sharply into focus. Government and military officials must be able to remain in contact with one another to coordinate relief efforts. U.S. military members deployed overseas and those in combat situations rely on communications equipment to do their jobs Submitted photo effectively. Deploying these systems quickly is essential. U.S. troops in Afghanistan gather in front of their Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, outfitted “The communications systems that we work with today are
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with specialized communications equipment from the Special Communications Requirements Division of NAWCAD.
New Child Development Center under construction News Briefs
Gate 2 Pass and ID Closing Early Friday
By Gary Younger NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Working families at NAS Patuxent River rely on the Child Development Center/Annex to provide quality child care. The problem is, more children are on the wait list than in the classrooms. That will soon change with the new, $14 million CDC which is under construction and slated to open in early 2013. “We have been waiting for this for a very long time and I’m so excited,” said Phyllis Leighton, Pax River Child/Youth Program Director. “We’re going from being able to serve fewer than 200 children to more than 350, which will allow us to serve more families.” The new CDC, located next to the NEX store on Cuddihy Road, will also have 150 parking spaces as well as overflow parking at the NEX. The facility, which will be more than 38,000 square feet, will include classrooms, administrative areas, support spaces, restrooms, kitchen, food storage, laundry and reception/control areas. The exterior playgrounds will have security fencing, shade and storage structures, screened dumpster enclosures, access for emergency vehicles, and more. The paint and carpeting colors chosen are meant to be calming and pleasing to the eye. “The Navy is getting away from primary colors to earth tones that are more soothing,” Leighton said. Given there are more than 200 children waiting for CDC services, time is of the essence. Goel Services Quality Control/Safety Manager, Bob Guy, said the construction schedule is aggressive.
Bldg 2189, Gate 2 Pass and ID, will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 8, to facilitate electrical upgrades. Gate 1 will remain open during the work with additional personnel to handle the increased workload.
Podcasts help women returning from deployment A podcast series has been launched to help female veterans returning from deployment with advice from leaders and veterans. The podcasts are available for free viewing and download from http://podcast.awfdn.org. For information, visit www.awfdn.org. Submitted photo
Work is under way for the new, $14 million NAS Patuxent River Child Development Center. The project is expected to be complete in early 2013. “Three weeks ago there was nothing but footers (portions of the foundation) here,” he said. “Now we have plenty of work going on. We should have brick veneer on by late July and windows in by late August or early September.” Plenty of work actually has been ongoing at the site for months as ground preparation proved to be more timeconsuming than expected. The Tester will provide updates over the coming months.
Flag Day The Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County and the Leonardtown Commissioners will cosponsor Flag Day 2012 festivities 6 p.m. June 14, on the Governmental Center Lawn in Leonardtown. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in Leonard Hall Recreation Center, adjacent to the Governmental Center. The ceremony starts at 6:45 p.m. For information, call 301-475-4200 x1340.
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Lt. Cmdr. Tullos retires Show some gumption By Lt. Kenneth Amador NAS Patuxent River Chaplain
U.S. Navy photo by Sally Amber
Lt. Cmdr. Carin Tullos receives her shadowbox from Lt. Cmdr. Clint Downing during a ceremony May 24 at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, marking her 20 years' faithful service. The shadowbox is a tradition born of an early British naval custom where it was considered bad luck for a sailor’s shadow to hit the pier before he had departed the ship for the last time. The shadowbox contains all things reflecting the sailor’s accomplishments, the “shadow” of the sailor, carried in hand to safely go ashore once and for all. Tullos’ shadowbox contains insignia of all ranks she has held, patches from her duty assignments and the national flag, flown in her honor over eight of Tullos’ 11 duty stations.
We don’t hear much about gumption any more. I wonder why. It’s a great word and we would do well to exhibit more of it in our daily lives. Recently, I read about it in Robert Pirsig’s, “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance”: “I like the word ‘gumption’ because it’s so homely and so forlorn and so out of style it looks as if it needs a friend and isn’t likely to reject anyone who comes along. It’s an old Scottish word, once used a lot by pioneers, but . . . seems to have all but dropped out of use . . . A person filled with gumption doesn’t sit around dissipating and stewing about things. He’s at the front of the train of his own awareness, watching to see what’s up the track and meeting it when it comes.” A little later Mr. Pirsig applies it to life, hiding his interesting comments behind the word picture of repairing a motorcycle: “If you’re going to repair a motorcycle, an adequate supply of gumption is the first and most important tool. If you haven’t got that you might as well gather up all the other tools and put them away, because they won’t do you any good. “Gumption is the psychic gasoline that keeps the whole thing going. If you haven’t got it, there’s no way the motorcycle can possibly be fixed. But if you have got it and know how to keep it, there’s absolutely no way in the whole world that motorcycle can keep from getting fixed. It’s bound to happen. Therefore the thing that must be monitored at all times and preserved before anything else is gumption.” Seems a shame the old word has dropped through the cracks, especially since quitting is now more popular than finishing. Gumption enables us to save money rather than spend every dime we make. It keeps us at a hard task, like building a tedious model, completing an add-on, practicing piano or losing weight. Most people are born with a little gumption, but it’s a tool that rusts with nonuse.
Lt. Kenneth Amador Here’s some sandpaper to help us sharpen our tool of gumption: Gumption begins with a firm commitment. Make a commitment and fulfill it! If we want gumption to continue to the end, we need to start strong. Gumption means being disciplined one day at a time. Rather than focusing on the whole thing, take it in bite-size chunks. Gumption includes being alert to subtle temptations. People who achieve their goals stay alert. Gumption stabs us awake, keeping us wide-eyed and ready. Gumption requires the encouragement of accountability. People, especially close friends, keep our tanks pumped full of enthusiasm. We need each other. Gumption comes easier when we remember that finishing has its own unique rewards. Those who start projects and don’t finish them do not know the satisfaction that comes from saying that beautiful fourletter word, “Done!” Do you desire more gumption in your life today? Make the commitment to take it one day at a time. Do the right thing in your relationships. Make the right choices in your life, day after day. Remember the encouraging words found in the Bible, “. . . let us not get tired of doing what is right, for after a while we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t get discouraged and quit "(Galatians 6:9).
Counselor’s Corner: Voluntary Sea Duty Program By Chief Navy Counselor (SW) David J. C. Waters NAS Patuxent River Command Career Counselor I get a lot of questions regarding the Voluntary Sea Duty Program announced in NAVADMIN 043/12. Designed to fill critical billets at sea, the program allows Sailors to extend their enlistment in their current sea duty billet beyond their prescribed sea tour, to terminate shore duty early and accept new orders to a sea duty billet, or to accept back-to-back sea duty orders beyond normal sea/shore flow limits. Sailors accepted into the VSDP can defer their Perform to Serve window to the minimum OBLISERV for the orders negotiated (typically at least two years). The program is open to all ratings and paygrades, subject to eligibility requirements, and requests will be accepted until September 30, 2012. Sea duty assignments may be onboard ships, squadrons and other type 2/3/4 activities. Volunteers are assigned to commands within the same geographic location as the current shore duty command, if available and requested. Out-of-area
moves will be considered if the Sailor holds a critical NEC or requests a particular location. Keep in mind the stated goal of the program, to “provide geographic stability” for Sailors, and the budgetary constraints of today’s economic environment if you’re considering applying; your choices of assignment may be affected by those considerations. Selected Sailors will be contacted by their detailers and will negotiate for an assignment using the current month’s requisitions. If no agreement can be reached within two requisition cycles, the VSDP request will be returned disapproved. In all cases where requiring PCS orders, orders will be written for the prescribed sea tour and a short-term extension on the current enlistment will be used to complete the minimum activity tour. This STE will not require a PTS quota (hence the “deferment” of your PTS window mentioned earlier). Sailors terminating shore duty early to go to sea may extend for 12 to 36 months provided they exactly match the minimum OBLISERV required for the orders accepted: 12 months unaccompanied for Type 3 duty OCONUS, 24 months for CONUS or
Chief Navy Counselor (SW) David J. C. Waters unaccompanied OCONUS, or 36 months accompanied OCONUS. Shore duty Sailors should have complet-
ed a 24-month tour at the present command prior to execution of orders, and requests will be reviewed to ensure early transfers will not significantly impact the Sailor’s current command. While the VSDP emphasizes the need for Sailors at sea, there are also important career milestones to be achieved on shore duty. As you consider whether to apply for the program, think carefully about the goals that you have for your shore tour. Have you embarked on a plan to further your education? Have you gotten involved in the community and brought your skills to bear on the challenges that exist “outside the fence lines?" Have you availed yourself of the myriad opportunities for professional growth on Navy COOL? How will an early return to sea affect your family and relationships? These are important questions to consider—whether you’re applying for the VSDP or not. We rightly emphasize sustained, superior performance at sea, but if you’re not taking advantage of the opportunities for personal and professional growth on shore duty, you’re not setting yourself up for success—no matter how much sea time you’ve got under your belt.
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Rear Adm. Tim Heely and NAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer Capt. Ted Mills stand with a ship's wheel presented to the installation by residents of the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. The ship's wheel will be on display at quarterdecks around the installation in honor of the decisive Battle of Midway's 70th anniversary.
Pax, vets commemorate Battle of Midway at 70 Story and photo by Chris Basham Tester Editor In 1942, the U.S. Navy boasted just three aircraft carriers along theWest Coast. Underfunded after the conclusion of the firstWorldWar, and not expecting to become involved in other worldwide conflicts, the U.S. military relied on torpedo bombers and other obsolete weaponry. But, as the world remained focused on Europe, Japan began to focus on expanding its borders with a series of islandtaking efforts. “It was easy for Japan. China was no threat. Russia was no threat," said Rear Adm. Tim Heely during a Moffett Bldg. ceremony June 4 which commemorated the 70th anniversary of the decisive battle and the lasting legacy of the Battle of Midway. "They knew we had a hollow force, as if there was no defense whatsoever." Just months after the Pearl Harbor attack and weeks after the Battle of the Coral Sea, the U.S. learned that Japan hoped to lure American aircraft carriers somewhere and destroy the fleet, enabling Japan to establish an air base on Midway.
U.S. codebreakers following Japanese communications traffic detected indications that Midway Atoll was Japan's main target and pinpointed the expected time of the attack. Under the command of Adm. Chester W. Nimitz, the three aircraft carriers stationed on the West Coast, including the hastily repaired USS Yorktown, arrived at Midway before Japanese forces, and engaged in four days of battle which were crucial to the outcome of the war. "The significance of the Battle of Midway can be summed up in three words: honor, courage and commitment — the words we all know," said Heely. "Cooler heads knew Japan would never attack the United States, but we could not stand for Japan's aggression elsewhere. The commitment, you see throughout the battle, and even in the workers in the shipyards who got the Yorktown ready in less than 48 hours, I see that commitment here at NAVAIR, to something that defends the honor of the U.S. and our way of life. It's a legacy few would share and most would envy." NAS Patuxent River concludes its commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway at 2 p.m. today, with the dedication of The Midway, the new Tiki Bar at West Basin Marina.
Ask the CO: No-go for Bluetooth use Q: Even though I see it all the time, I know you aren’t supposed to use cell phones to talk or text while driving on base. Bluetooth earpieces are OK to use, right? A:Thanks for the question.You are right; cell phones should not be used while driving here at NAS Patuxent River. Just ask those who have appeared in traffic court. Distracted driving is dangerous driving and it’s causing thousands of people across this great nation to be injured or killed each year in traffic accidents, and that’s a tragedy. Use of these devices impairs driving and masks or prevents recognition of emergency signals, alarms, announcements, the approach of vehicles and human speech. Here at Pax River, OPNAVINST 11200.5D and Pax RiverTraffic Safety Instruction 5100.12C state: “vehicle operators on a DoD installation and operators of government-owned vehicles will not use cell phones unless the vehicle is safely parked or unless they are using a hands-free device. The wearing of any other portable headphones, earphones, or other listening devices while operating a motor vehicle is prohibited.” Use of a Bluetooth earpiece onboard NAS Patuxent River is specifically prohibited. However, the use of a mobile device that is synchronized or integrated with a car stereo or when
Capt. Ted Mills the vehicle is safely parked is authorized. This policy does not apply to fire and emergency services personnel, emergency medical services personnel, or law enforcement/security personnel while engaged in the performance of regular duties. The policy does not prohibit the use of radios, phones, or headphones that are connected to official radio or vehicle mounted intercom systems in the emergency services vehicles of the aforementioned personnel. In short, if you must use your cell phone, pull off to the side of the road and stop your vehicle. Let’s be safe.
History and Heritage note By R. Mark Cummings Guest contributor The news in early February was amazing. The USS Bataan, USS Mesa Verde, and USS Whidbey Island had just returned from a 322-day deployment, the longest such deployment for Navy ships in almost 40 years. I marveled over the perseverance of the crews and their families to endure such a lengthy time apart. Then I read a note from our Navy’s history and heritage and was even more amazed at deployments made by a Navy warship and their crew some 182 years ago. The ship was the sloop of war USS Vincennes, and all information is from the Naval History and Heritage Command website. Built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York City and commissioned in August 1826, the 703-ton Boston class sloop of war sailed to the Pacific by way of Cape Horn and cruised extensively in that ocean until 1830. Her return voyage was made by way of China, the Philippines, the Indian Ocean and the Cape of Good Hope, with arrival back in New York in June 1830. The USS Vincennes had circumnavigated the Earth over nearly four years, becoming the first U.S. Navy ship to do so. Did you read the length of that deployment? Four years! But the Vincennes and her crew weren’t done. One four-year circumnavigation of the globe wasn’t enough. And so following repairs in 1831-32, the USS Vincennes got under way in 1833 for a second Pacific deployment, again sailing around the globe before returning to the East Coast of the United States in June 1836. Was a duo of four-year deployments around the world enough for this mighty Navy warship? The answer is no. They had one more left in them. The sloop of war was refitted with a light spar deck for service as flagship of the United States Exploring Expedition before leaving Hampton Roads, Va., on an expedition in August 1938 under the command of Lieutenant Charles Wilkes. The Vincennes passed around Cape Horn early in 1839 before conducting survey operations and other scientific work along the west coast of South America and in the South Pacific. In late 1839, the ship arrived at Sydney, Australia, which would serve as her base for a pioneering cruise to Antarctica beginning in mid-January of 1840, concluding in mid-February 1840. After operating along the icy coast of the world’s southernmost continent, the Vincennes spent the remainder of her deployment visiting the islands of the South Pacific, Hawaii, the Columbia River area, California, Wake Island, the Philippines and South Africa before ending its third world-wide voyage at New York in June of 1842. Next time you think today’s fleet deployments are hard, remember the Sailors of the USS Vincennes and their achievements. By today’s standards, they would be remarkable. They did all this in the 1800s, before many of today’s creature comforts for quality of life aboard ships were around. It only makes me respect them more.
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Fleet and Family Support Center Call 301-342-4911 for reservations or to volunteer.
Hours of Operation
Monday –Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
IA Indoctrination
June 11-15; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Individuals selected for Individual Augmentee should report to Fleet and Family Support Center on TAD orders for this weeklong, one-stop shop. Spouses should attend Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. to hear recently returned IA's experiences and important information for family support issues. All members must pre-register no later than Friday.
Personal Communication
June 11; 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Improve your personal communication skills; learn about different communication styles, conflict resolution, and ways to develop more effective speaking and listening skills.
Military Pay Issues
June 13; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Get familiar with the military compensation system so you can verify information on your Leave and Earning Statement and correct common pay problems.
Ombudsman Assembly
June 12; 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Location: Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. 2090.
SAPR Victim Advocate Training
June 18-22; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Become a trained volunteer who provides effective and appropriate support and guidance for victims of sexual assault. This training prepares volunteers for the initial contact with victims and the investigative, medical and judicial processes that they opt to pursue.
SAPR Refresher Training
June 20; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Role playing SAPR scenarios offers advocates practice time, builds confidence and skill and earns refresher hours.
Welcome to Pax
June 20; 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Take a windshield tour of the NAS Patuxent River complex, and get information about the installation and surrounding communities.
Stress Management
June 20; 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Manage your stress by learning what it is, what causes it and how to help yourself get a handle on it.
Resume Writing
June 26; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Explore trends and techniques for writing the best resume possible. Don't get passed over because your resume lacks keywords or isn't in the preferred format. Seating is limited.
Budgeting for Baby, Bldg. 401
June 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society will illustrate the hidden costs of a growing family. All Navy and Marine Corps service members who attend will receive a new layette worth more than $100.
Consumer Awareness
June 27; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Every day someone becomes a victim of a financial threat like predatory lending, identity theft and other scams. Learn how to identify and defend yourself against these threats.
Play Group at Glenn Forest Community Center
Thursdays; 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Moms, dads, and caregivers may bring their children for playtime, activities and to meet other military families. Ages 0 through preschool. Open to all military families.
Veterans Benefits Assistance Appointments
To meet with a Disabled American Veterans representative, call 301-3424911 to schedule an appointment. For an appointment with a local Veterans Affairs Representative in the Subway Building off of Buse Road, call Newell Quinton at 301-757-2250.
Exceptional Family Member Program
EFMP is a DoD program addressing the special needs of NAS Pax River military families. Sailors who have a family member with a medical or educational disability must enroll in the EFMP so the Navy can provide appropriate assignments and 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 for future EFMP topics and events. For more EFMP information please contact James Lettner at james.lettner@navy.mil.
Clinical Counseling Services
FFSC Clinical Counseling services can directly improve the quality of life of service members and their family members by addressing the stressors facing today's military caused by family hardships, marital conflicts, parent/child issues, money concerns, frequent moves, health and environmental factors and other difficulties. For an appointment with a counselor, call 202-685-6019.
Mentoring Minute (aka Mentoring 101):
Mentors help you transition from Navy blue to corporate gray By Naval Air Systems Command Mentoring-Externally Directed Team Everyone needs a mentor, whether in military or civilian life. Selecting and building a solid relationship with a mentor can tilt the scales in your favor and help you find a successful second career when the time comes. A good mentor is a teacher, someone who can challenge you, inspire you and encourage you to do your best. Mentors can help build your confidence and lead you to job opportunities you didn’t realize were available. They are familiar with a range of professional opportunities and are guides who foster the growth of new professionals.
The best mentors help you develop the insight and self-awareness necessary to integrate your professional and military life, personal concerns and core values. Finding a good mentor isn't always easy for a transitioning service member. Pick someone in the civilian world who you want to emulate, someone who excites you and gets you going and with whom you feel comfortable. Mentors are people with whom you can share triumphs, defeats and new ideas, receiving, in turn, guidance, a nonjudgmental audience and constructive criticism. Take the initiative and set up an “icebreaker” meeting with someone you think would make a great mentor. Look for mentors in competencies relevant to your sec-
ond-career goals. • Is he or she encouraging and respectful of your goals? • Do you receive regular feedback? • Does your mentor facilitate your partic-
ipation in professional organizations? • Can your mentor provide you with professional networks? • Can you communicate easily with your mentor? • Do you respect him or her? 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 301757-8391 or Lonnie Snead at 301-757-8252; we’d love to hear from you.
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Center Stage Theater Thursday, June 7 6:30 p.m.: The Lucky One A U.S. Marine Sgt. returns from his third tour in Iraq, with the thing he credits with keeping him alive - a photograph of a woman he doesn't even know. Learning her name and where she lives, he shows up at her door, and takes a job at her family-run kennel. Despite her initial mistrust and the complications in her life, a romance develops; could she be more than his good luck charm? Rated: PG-13 for some sexuality and violence. 1 hr. 41 min. Friday, June 8 6:30 p.m.: The Lucky One Rated: PG-13 1 hr. 41 min. 9 p.m.: The Five-Year Engagement One year after meeting,Tom proposes toViolet; events keep delaying a walk down the aisle. Rated: R for sexual content, and language throughout. 2 hrs. 4 min. Saturday, June 9 4 p.m.: The Pirates! Band of Misfits (3D) With a rag-tag crew at his side, the Captain has one dream: the Pirate Of The Year Award. They battle a diabolical queen and team up with a hapless young scientist but never lose sight of what a pirate loves best: adventure! Rated: PG for mild action, rude humor and some language. 1 hr. 28 min. 6:30 p.m.: The Three Stooges Left on a nun's doorstep, Larry, Curly and Moe grow up finger-poking, nyuk-nyuking and
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woo-woo-wooing their way to knuckleheaded misadventure. Out to save their childhood home,The Three Stooges become embroiled in an oddball murder plot and stumble into starring in a reality show. Rated: PG for slapstick action violence, some rude and suggestive humor including language. 1 hr. 32 min. 9 p.m.: The Five-Year Engagement Rated: R 2 hrs. 4 min. Sunday, June 10 2 p.m.: The Pirates! Band of Misfits (3D) Rated: PG 1 hr. 28 min. Monday and Tuesday, no movies Wednesday, June 13 4 p.m.: Alvin and the Chipmunks:Chipwrecked The Chipmunks and The Chipettes go on a cruise with Dave Seville, turn the ship into their personal playground. Their chaotic behavior gets them shipwrecked and lost on the Isles of Scilly. As Dave looks for the lost chipmunks, the six find a castaway who turns out to be more than their match. Rated: G 1 hr. 30 min. FREE! 6:30 p.m.: The Five-Year Engagement Rated: R 2 hrs. 4 min.
Liberty Programs Paintball Trip
June 23; departs 8 a.m. $25 includes admission, paintball gun, mask, harness, air and 1,000 paintballs. Register at the ITT Office by June 20.
The Liberty program sponsors free or reduced-price events for Pax River active-duty E1-E6 as a component of the Single Sailor Program. Civilian guests are not allowed to participate unless otherwise stated. For information call 301-342-4208 or contact Program Manager Mindy Mackey at 301-342-3565 or mindy .mackey@navy.mil.
Kings Dominion
June 9 Enjoy one of the greatest amusement parks in the Northeast. Register at the ITT Office. Cost is $20 per person.
Barracks Bash
June 14; 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Enjoy food, music and games for free, in the Barracks Courtyard.
Ocean City Beach Trip
June 30 Spend the day at one of the most popular beaches in the mid-Atlantic. Play mini golf, volleyball or Frisbee, or just relax on the beach. Cost of $5 covers transportation. Register at the ITT Office by June 27.
Text 2 Connect Program
***Be the first to hear about free tickets, trips and events. E1-E6 single or unaccompanied Sailors may receive news and updates directly to their cell phones. Join by texting "PAXLIBERTY" to 30364.
Come for Texas Hold 'Em Tuesdays, Game Night Wednesdays and Free Pizza and Movie Night Thursdays.
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Father's Day Scramble
June 17 Bring Dad out for a day of fun at the Cedar Point Golf Course. Obtain your own tee-time between 7 a.m. and noon on Father's Day. Register for the tournament before teeing off. Fee is $15 per team. Gross and net prizes using 50 percent of combined handicaps. Two-person scramble format team consisting of Dad and a family member. Open to all authorized patrons and their guests with a valid USGA handicap. Call 301-342-3597 for information.
Tennis Camps Soccer Camps
Register for our annual soccer and tennis camps, to be held: June 18-22, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. June 25-29, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. July 2-3, 5-7, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call 301-342-1694 for information.
Teen Camp 2012
Register your teen age 13-17 at the Rassieur Youth Center for one of our five Teen Camp weeks. Teen Camp runs 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. July 10-12, July 17-19, July 24-26, July 31-Aug 2, Aug 7-9. Call 301-342-1694 for information.
IronMan Triathlon Summer Challenge
Through August 31 Log your workouts and complete an IronMan triathlon (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run) on your own time by August 31 to earn a completion shirt. Call 301-995-3869 for information.
NAS Pax River commemorates 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway
June 7; 2 p.m. - West Basin Marina Come to the dedication of MWR's new Tiki Bar, "The Midway."
Lifeguard Certification Course
June 12-18 NRC Solomons offers lifeguard certification training to help keep people safe in, on, and around the water. Class costs $225. Participants must be at least 15 years of age by completion of course. Register at the Riverside Aquatics Complex or by calling 410-286-8365.
Work out at Cedar Point Beach
Through August 30; 7 a.m. Show up at 7 a.m. at Cedar Point Beach and MWR Fitness will work you out! Tuesdays are for all station personnel. Thursdays are active duty only.
Fresh Regional Menu and Cooking Class
June 20; 5 p.m. Join Chef Doug Mackey and learn great recipes using the freshest local ingredients. After class, relax over dinner. Sign up early at 301-342-3656; class size is limited. Reservations required.
Two Person Better Ball Golf Tournament
June 30 Open to all authorized patrons with a valid USGA handicap. There will be assigned tee times, $20 entry fee per team (green fees not included,) gross and net prizes. Partners' combined handicap must equal 15 or more as of June 24. Call the Pro Shop for more information at 301-342-3597. Visit www.facebook.com/NASPaxRiver for details on MWR events and other NAS Pax River information.
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Is it time to call hospice? By Brenda Laughhunn Executive Director Calvert Hospice I knew my mother was ready for hospice before any of her medical team suggested it. Mother had a great way of rallying herself for doctor visits, but I lived with her, cared for her 24/7, and was beginning to see a shift. I knew my mother had taken a turn. I knew that both of us were tired of the tests, treatments and hospital rigmarole. I knew, in essence, that she had given up the will to live. Whether your loved one has cancer, Parkinson’s, heart disease or dementia, whether they’re young or old, it’s hard to let go. Even when you know they’re suffering and you want them at peace, it’s hard. When is the right time to ask about hospice? Although end-of-life care may be difficult to discuss, it is best for loved ones and family members to share their wishes long before it becomes a concern. This can greatly reduce [JUMP]stress when the time for hospice becomes apparent. Even the medical community denies and avoids death. Accepting that the end is near, that you will begin to have to let go, to sit quietly by a loved one’s bedside, to not go into “heroics” and throw on the
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Gleisner takes final flight
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Capt. Dave Gleisner, NAWCAD vice commander, receives the traditional "wetting down" after his final flight May 30. During his 30 years in the Navy, Gleisner flew 16 different types of aircraft. At a retirement luncheon the week before, he received a flag flown over the World War II memorial, which he presented to his father-inlaw, a World War II B-24 ball gunner. The Marshfield, Wis., native and lifetime fan of the Green Bay Packers also received a team banner, a flag flown over Lambeau Field, the team's home stadium, and a football signed by the team.
HOSPICE Continued from 6 stress when the time for hospice becomes apparent. Even the medical community denies and avoids death. Accepting that the end is near, that you will begin to have to let go, to sit quietly by a loved one’s bedside, to not go into “heroics” and throw on the paddles or rush to the ER is very, very difficult. The last month of my own mother’s life was in many ways one of the most peaceful times of my life. It was also excruciating. As a society, we’re no longer taught to sit with death. We’re no longer taught to let nature take its course, to relinquish our control. Learning to do this, to hear the clock tick, to let my family come and go as I sat by my mother’s bed and wiped her brow, was a finishing of something I had begun. It was bone-deep and cathartic, and gave me time to think and process. I began to see the whole of my mother’s life. I understood that both of us needed to let go. Hospice isn’t about giving up. It’s about giving in. Three signs can tell families when it's time: • The disease has progressed to the point that there’s no cure, and you (and your loved one) have decided to manage the pain, be comfortable and not actively treat the disease. • You and your loved one choose to forego any further testing or hospitalizations–by this choice, you allow the dying process to happen naturally. Body functions and organs may begin to diminish. • You’re ready to begin to let go, say good-bye and follow the oath of hospice, to “neither hinder, nor hasten death.”
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COMMUNICATE Continued from 1 on the battlefield within a few weeks,” said James Stiefvater, SCR Division Director. “Things we make, decisions we make, are being rapidly employed.” SCR blends the latest commercial technology with recently developed security devices, creating new applications. The Internet and the cell phone industry are driving communication technology advancements at a lightning pace. As more commercial technology for aircraft and aviation becomes available, the work the division does to combine commercial and security technologies becomes even more important for NAVAIR. SCR uses experience from performing this work to minimize technical risks, allowing technology transfer into NAVAIR programs. A special focus area for the SCR is interoperability between technologies.The best communication packages available are useless unless they can share with other systems during a disaster or combat situation. This need for interoperability created the SCR. “Joe Knoefel, a former reservist supporting the Navy SEALs in the 1980s, saw SEAL Team members going to retail electronics stores to
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Tester purchase their communications equipment,” said Randy Morris, site lead, Ship and Shore Based Electronic Systems. “He realized there was a need to help them interoperate and communicate.” As a result, SCR formed and became involved with equipping Special Operations Forces. In the early 1990s, the United States Special Operations Command recognized the need to bring all U.S. Special Forces together under one communications umbrella for interoperability. Leadership felt effective communications on the battlefield was paramount for a successful mission. “Today, the USSOCOM is our largest customer,” said Stiefvater. “In fact, when customers like the National Guard needed solutions, they went to the White House communications agency and USSOCOM. Both agencies recommended us.” Because of the division’s ability to provide high quality products that meet strict cost requirements, there is never a shortage of customers. They employ robust systems engineering processes, including final equipment testing, to ensure customer satisfaction and acceptance. SCR employs a staff of 126 computer and electrical/mechanical engineers, technicians and logisticians.
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Pass Offices have new hours Gate Two Pass Office is now open 6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Gate One Pass Office is open 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Webster Outlying Field Pass Office hours is open 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Office hours are Monday through Friday.
Operation Warmth donations Drop donations of new winter clothes, hats, gloves, sweaters, socks, mittens, coats and toys in building 2187 on the third floor, cube number 3190-F1 or contact Emily.clifton@navy.mil or 301-995-7400 to arrange for pickup before June 15. Donations will be given to national Afghan orphanages and women's shelters. For information visit http://www.few.org/newscenter/hot-topics.
Register to vote The 2012 General Election is this November; register to vote now at the NAS Pax RiverVoting Assistance Office, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Gate One Pass & ID office, Bldg 2189. For information visit www.fvap.gov.
Battle of Midway commemoration Christening of the Midway is 2 p.m. June 7 at West Basin Marina. Call Frank Pace at 301-342-3573/0942 for information.
STARBASE-Atlantis Students entering 6th grade may attend a FREE summer educational community outreach. The curriculum includes chemistry, model rocketry, properties of fluids, Newton’s laws of motion, engineering and design, and the physics of flight. Students can participate 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. June 18-21, June 25-28, July 9-12 or July 16-19 in building 588, Room 102. Space is limited and slots fill quickly. For a pre-registration form, contact STARBASE-Atlantis at 301342-2789 or julie.guy@navy.mil. Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received with priority extended to dependents of retired military and DoD employees.
Narconon can help Abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved
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ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. 877-413-3073 or www.drugsno.com. Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family.
Strategic Thinking "Brown Bag” The Patuxent Partnership presents Dale Moore, Director for Strategic Initiative Coordination and Execution, NAVAIR/Assistant to the NAWCAD Commander for Strategic Operations 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. June 7 atWyle Conference Center North, 22309 Exploration Dr, Lexington Park. Free. Register online in advance and bring a bagged lunch. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. Explore the concept of strategic thinking in the 21st Century environment so that we can collectively plan for the future and ensure regional excellence in support of the warfighter. Register at www.paxpartnership.org/index.cfm?action=CL2&Entry=872.
Family tree researchers needed Have you traced your ancestors back to the Mayflower--or found cousins you didn't know existed, living nearby? If you are learning about your family history, contact theTester to be included in an upcoming article. Email testernews@dcmilitary.com to schedule a quick interview.
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Forces,” said Stiefvater. “Our highly capable team provides proven systems engineering to meet unique customer requirements.”
Introduction to Mentoring This free workshop for civilians and military personnel gives new and experienced mentors and protégés tools for successful mentoring partnerships. 8 a.m. - noon June 13, in Frank Knox - Building 2189. Workshop objectives include: - Understanding the mentoring program vision and goals - Develop a working knowledge of the protégé and mentor roles and expectations - Understanding the benefits of mentoring - Answering the question, "How do I find a mentor?" Participate in "speed mentoring" exercises, designed to prepare for that initial meeting between potential mentors and protégés. To register, submit a planned training request through the Navy ERP Portal via: https://ep.erp.navy.mil.
Stress Management training The Total Force Strategy & Management Department will sponsor no-cost Stress Management training for civilian and military employees 8 a.m. - noon June 13 and 28. Evaluate yourself and learn about stressors in your life. Learn to recognize stress and practice techniques to deal with its physical and mental strain.To register, submit a planned training request through the Navy ERP Portal via https://ep.erp.navy.mil. Contractors may attend on a space-available basis. To apply, fax the Course Coordinator (301-342-4523) a completed Contractor Nomination Form found at: www.navair.navy.mil/TFSMD/training/indextraining.html.
NAVSUP Golf Tournament
Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter 10 a.m. - noon June 12. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way. If you have one started, bring it for editing on the spot. Please call to register, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Support the Navy Supply Corps Foundation-Patuxent River Chapter's 12th annual Capt. Ed Morgan, SC, USN Memorial Golf Tournament starting 9 a.m. (shotgun start) June 14 at Cedar Point Golf Course. Register at www.tournevents. com/index.cfm. For information, contact Lt. Cmdr. Josh Hill at 301-995-4059 or Lt. Jonathan Richmond at 301-995-2928.
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Dr. Karen Cooper, Research Scientist, Future Workforce Technologies and Strategies, Code 5.0G, NAWCAD; and Gary Kessler, Executive Director, NAWCAD/NAVAIR Deputy Assistant Commander for T&E (AIR-5.0A), and Leadership MD alumni will discuss how virtual worlds will be used by the DoD and civilian technology companies for prototyping, training and collaboration through an unconventional speaker, her avatar, “Memoree Lane,” 7:30 a.m. June 12 at Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, Building 2, Center Hall, 44219 Airport Road, California. Free. There is limited seating so advance registration is strongly recommended. Doors open at 7 a.m. Register at www.paxpartnership.org/index.cfm?action= CL2&Entry=936
TheYoung Professionals Initiative of St. Mary’s County will hold their Annual Meeting 6 p.m. June 14 at the offices of the St. Mary's Chamber of Commerce, 44200 Airport Road, California, with an open reception to include light fare. For information or to RSVP email programs@ypi-smc.com.
SMHEC Open House Representatives of 14 universites at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center will be at the Open House 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. June 14, at 44219 Airport Road, California. All classes for the academic programs are presented at the Center. For information call 301-737-2500 or visit www.smhec.org.
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Pax Pros join law enforcement torch run Fundraiser benefits Special Olympics Story and photo by Chris Basham Tester Editor
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Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class (Aviation Warfare/Surface Warfare) Marcus L. Perryman receives the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from Capt. James CoBell III, Commanding Officer of Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic. Perryman received the medal during a ceremony here at NAS Patuxent River May 17. Among other reasons, Perryman was cited for directing 253 personnel encompassing 54 work centers in the repair of 12,829 aircraft components.
Members of the NAS Patuxent River Color Guard joined runners and walkers for the St. Mary's County Law Enforcement Torch Run held June 1.The torch run, part of a relay held just before the annual Special Olympics Summer Games in Baltimore, Md., raises funds and awareness for Special Olympics through pledges, sponsorships and T-shirt sales, earning approximately $7-$8,000 for the charity each year. "We always hold the torch run on the CWS Friday before the summer games, even though that is earlier than most of the torch runs in the state, because we try to get more and more participation from the base every year," said St. Mary's County Sheriff's Department Law EnforcementTorch Run Representative Sgt. Brian P. Hartz. "This year there are about 125 runners registered." Lt. Mike Thompson of the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack directed his comments to Special Olympians preparing for the summer games. "Make all your medals gold, but what's really important is that you put your heart and soul into it," Thompson said to a group of athletes during his remarks before the run. Runners and walkers join the torch run to support Special Olympics, as well as to enjoy the rare opportunity to cross the Thomas Johnson Bridge on foot. Bridge traffic is restricted during a portion of the run, while
Members of the NAS Patuxent River Color Guard joined enthusiastic runners and walkers preparing for the St. Mary's County Law Enforcement Torch Run held June 1. competitors travel north across the bridge. Once it reaches the Solomons, Md. side of the bridge, the torch is then accepted by the Calvert County Law Enforcement Torch Run team, for the next leg of its journey toTowson, Md.There, it is joined by torches from northern and western Maryland and the Eastern Shore to light the Maryland Special Olympics Eternal Flame at the start of the games. "It's an incredible tradition of doing what's right, and doing your best," said Capt. Steve Hall of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office of the Special Olympics and the torch run's supporting efforts. The three-day Special Olympics Maryland Summer Games begin tomorrow, June 8, at Towson University, and feature competitions in cheerleading, aquatics, softball, bocce, and athletics. For more photos of the St. Mary's County Law Enforcement Torch Run, visit www.facebook.com/NASPaxRiver.
Around Town Monday Memory Tours
The public is invited to a free, guided tour of Point Farm, at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard, Mondays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; for information call 410-586-8501.
Recreation and Parks Summer Camps
A variety of summer camps are being offered, from summer day camps, including Central TREK (Teaching, Reaching, Enriching Kids) Camp for 6-10 year olds, PTO (Pre-Teen Only) Camps for 11-12 year olds, PLAY (Positive Learning Atmosphere for Youth) Camps for 3 ½ - 5 year olds, New Horizons Camp for children with disabilities, Camp Inspire for children and young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, sports camps, and new specialty camps including Fit N Swim, Unordinary Science, Explore Our Parks, Theater, Storybook, Photography and JumpBunch. Register at www.stmarysmd.com/recreate, at the Recreation & Parks office in Leonardtown or by mail to P.O. Box 653 Leonardtown, MD 20650. For information call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800 or 1801 or visit www.stmarysmd.com/docs/SummerCamp-Preview.pdf .
Oscar Film Fest
A southern society girl turns a small Mississippi town upside down when she interviews the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families. Rated PG-13. Free. 2 p.m. June 8 at Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park. Snacks are provided. For information call 301-863-8188 or visit www.stmalib.org.
Heritage Day at St. Clement’s Island State Park
Visit the St. Clement’s Island Museum 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9 and enjoy free boat rides to St. Clement’s Island State Park for a day of history, scenic waterside vistas, heritage games, music, food and fun. The museum is located at 38370 Point Breeze Road in Colton’s Point.The museum and grounds are handicap accessible but the island is not. For information call 301-769-2222 or visit www.stmarysmd. com/recreate/museums. In the event of rain or high wind boat service will be canceled and exhibitors and elements of the program will be moved inside the museum.
Poker Run for Calvert Hospice
CJ's Backroom Saloon in Lusby hosts the 7th Annual Poker Run to benefit Calvert Hospice, 10:30 a.m. June 9. For information contact Heather Scott at 410-610-8363 or Chris Bowen at 443-532-8343 or calvertpokerrun@yahoo.com.
alTheatre.org or BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com. Performance Schedule: June 12 – 14 at 7:30 p.m.; June 15 at 8 p.m.; June 16 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; June 17 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; June 19 – 21 at 7:30 p.m.; June 22 at 8 p.m.; June 23 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; June 24 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Summer Sailing Camps
On Pins & Needles
Children ages 5 and up enjoy sailing at summer day camps with the Southern Maryland Sailing Association in Solomons. Camps are available in various skill levels from beginner to advanced racing skills. Weekend classes are available for adults and families. Visit www.smsa.com or http://smsa.com/Jr/Classes.htm to view schedules and fees.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crochet, or other project for conversation and creativity 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. June 15 at Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 CostleyWay, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Oscar Film Fest
The Annual Silent Auction and Pot Luck Dinner is 6:30 p.m. June 11 at Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 20850 Langley Rd., Lexington Park. There will be fabric for sale, a raffle and silent and live auctions. New members welcome. For information, email caroljevans@erols.com.
Oliver meets the irreverent and unpredictable Anna only months after his father has passed away. This new love floods Oliver with memories of his father who, following 44 years of marriage, came out of the closet at age 75. See the film 2 p.m. June 15, at Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park. Rated R. Free. Snacks provided. 301863-8188. www.stmalib.org
Patuxent River Wade-In
Summer Dreams concert
Pax River Quilters Guild
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum will host Bernie Fowler’s 25th Annual Patuxent River Wade-In 1 p.m. June 10. Free and open to the public. Wade into the river with Fowler until losing sight of your feet to test the clarity of the water.The clearer the water, the fewer suspended materials and pollutants present. Displays and information will be available on how to improve the river. Enter the "guess the depth" contest at: http://planning.maryland.gov/OurWork/FowlerWadeIn.shtml. The event is on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/BerniesFeet. For information, call 410586-8501 or visit www.jefpat.org.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
This theatrical production comes to life June 12 - 24 at the National Theatre. Tickets begin at $39 (plus applicable service charges) through Telecharge at 800-447-7400 or at Telecharge.com or at the National Theatre Box office. For group tickets of 15 or more, call 866-276-2947. Visit Nation-
Chesapeake Orchestra 7 p.m. June 15 atWoodlawn Estate and Winery, Wynne Road, Ridge. This free concert includes Mendelssohn’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture,” Mendelssohn’s Concerto for Violin in E minor, featuring José Cueto, violin, and Stravinsky’s “Pulcinella Suite.” Bring chairs and a picnic or enjoy refreshments available for purchase.
Solomons Plein Air Festival
Enjoy a Quick Draw art competition, street fair, collectors’ preview champagne reception and An Affaire of the Arts Public Reception; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. June 16, at Solomons. For information visit http://www.solomonsmaryland.com.
Calvert Eats Local
Encourage local agriculture; eat locally and share resources, energy, and good ideas 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. June 18. Help plan Buy Local Challenge Week. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 CostleyWay, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
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Work-study program prepares students for jobs at Pax River By Kathleen Ramsey NAWCAD Public Affairs Intern Growing up in Leonardtown, Md., Christopher McDaniel set his sights on working on airplanes at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Now, a program offered to mechanical engineering undergrads at Patuxent River has brought McDaniel’s dream to reality. Southern Maryland – Mechanical Engineering is part of the Cooperative Experience Employment Education Program that provides on-the-job training for students wishing to work at Pax. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division’s SMD-ME allows mechanical engineering students to acquire work-related skills for jobs throughout the command, in addition to academics in the classroom. Started in 2009 under Dr. Paul Hoffman, the program is coordinated by Director of Engineering Education and Research Partnerships David Barrett. “The students learn scientific and mathematical methodologies that are readily applied in their professional life,” Barrett said. “At Pax, these methodologies are used in engineering design and decision-making, system evaluation and fleet management.” Co-Op students and graduates work in various NAWCAD departments including Human Systems; Integrated Battle Space Simulation and Test; Systems; Avionics; Air-Ve-
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hicle; Flight Test; Research and Intelligence; Power & Propulsion; Integrated Systems Evaluation; andWarfare Analysis. Co-Op graduate John Farnese works in the Helmet Lab at Pax as a mechanical engineer for Personal Protections Human Systems. Some of his duties include: impact testing; River Snag testing for helmets; performing demonstrations in the lab; and writing test and mishap reports. “My favorite aspect is the testing,” Farnese said. “I like hands-on work in the lab. Seeing new technology is pretty cool. I get to see it before everyone else.” Co-Op professors at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center are current and former Naval Air Systems Command employees. Farnese said they provided him with valuable insight for his career on base. “I already knew how to write test reports,” he said. “It gave me an advantage over other workers. What you do in the classroom is geared towards what you do on base. The base is a lot more structured, so it made sure that what you did could be applied to your work.” Learning the importance of networking from his professors proved useful for McDaniel in his job at NAVAIR. “Networking makes it easier to get the answers to questions faster and learn more about what goes on, allowing us to get more work done,” he said. “When dealing with fleet support work, a good portion of the
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Craig Branson demonstrates heat exchange between fluids for a Transfer Processes lab at Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California, Md. job is knowing who to ask to get questions answered to avoid running down the rabbit hole and having to go through multiple people, each referring you to someone else.” The program’s modest class size was also an asset, McDaniel and Farnese said. “The small class size was definitely a benefit to the program,” McDaniel said. “It made the classroom environment more productive. In small classes, it is easier to ask questions and have one-on-one time with the teacher because there are not as many students.”
It also saved time. “You don’t have to wait in line to use the equipment with five students,” Farnese said. “You can be hands-on with it. You’re not just watching the instructor use the equipment.” To successfully complete the SMD-ME, students must earn an Associate of Science degree: their associate degree in engineering at the College of Southern Maryland or the equivalent at any other school. For their junior year, students need to be admitted to the University of Maryland. Students work on base during
the summer and winter breaks, and execute the academic part of the program during the school year. Classes primarily take place at SMHEC, but each semester at least one class is held at UMD. Students can take courses in fluid mechanics, transfer processes, electronics, measurements, controls, fatigue, vibrations and aerodynamics. Other perks of the Co-Op include paid tuition up to $4,500 per semester, summer and holiday work at NAWCAD and a high probability of obtaining professional employment after graduation. Co-Op student Stephen Bell said he got what he bargained for. “This program has met my expectations as far as delivering on what was advertised,” he said. “I am graduating from the University of Maryland with a job at Pax and at no cost to me. Not many graduates can say they have a job and went to school with little or no expenses.” Although the Co-Op program is in the pilot stage, it is quickly expanding. The first class consisted of five students and this fall’s incoming class could include as many as 17. “If the pilot program [for mechanical engineering] is successful, then the plan is to develop an electrical engineering program,” Barrett said. For more information about NAWCAD’s Co-Op program, contact Dr. David John Barrett at 301-3429360 or David.Barrett@Navy.mil.
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Summary of Mishaps By Derek Nelson Naval Safety Center Welcome to the latest edition of the Summary of Mishaps. This week, we're going out to the backyard, a.k.a. the Not-O.K. Grill, for another seminar in how not to do it. "Foon!" connoisseurs, this one's for you. An E-8 was at home in Illinois Illinois, firing up his charcoal grill and fixing to cook dinner. He was still at the inspecting-thecharcoal stage, which unfortunately came just after the squirting-on-too-much-starter-fluid step, because the fluid hadn't caught fire yet. It flared up just as he bent over the grill. You know those kits for grills that include the oversized spatula and fork? They ought to include a fireproof apron and face shield. An E-3 in Japan Japan wanted to grill some steaks. He had the grill
and the beef, he just didn't have the utensils. Because he was an aircraft mechanic, "use the right tool" shouldhavebeensecondnaturetohim,butthebesthecoulddo in this case was his pocket knife.While he was trying to turn one of the steaks, the report explained, the knife blade "got stuck," then "came loose" and sliced him between two knuckles. The report says he was on light duty for a week, followed by not being at work at all for three more weeks. That struck me as both excessive and reversed, but there it is. In Geor Georgia, gia, an electronics electronics technician second class started out with some regular charcoal briquettes and some that already had the starter fluid soaked into them. He poured on some more starter fluid, then used what the report called a "lighter pen" to torch off the briquettes. Flames erupted, engulfing his face and head. He suffered 1st and 2nd degree burns on his face, neck and chest. Nothing funny about that one, and this next one is
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Florida Institute of Technology confers master’s degrees
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Dr. Ted Richardson, guest speaker and senior associate dean at Florida Tech, sits in front of students and faculty at the 59th graduation ceremony held locally. Standing on the right is Dr. Anene Nnolim, Site Director. Graduates pictured (not in order) are Silas Alexander, Stephen Bacher, Serge Blot, Lisa Bowen, Adam Richard Chesser, Richard Dean, Kristen Dix, Michele Estep, Delia Felps, Michael Felps, William McCready, David Shupe and Christine Wood, after the students received their master’s degrees May 12 at Hilton Garden Inn Solomons. Florida Tech has conferred master’s degrees on 39 local residents for the Summer/Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 sessions.
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even worse. A Mari Marine ne sergeant sergeant in Texas Texas was trying to grill food in his barbecue pit around noon. Apparently he was dissatisfied with the coals. Maybe they weren't catching quickly enough. He figured that gasoline was the answer. And as so many others had already discovered to their shock and pain, it wasn't. I've seen gasoline called an "accelerant" in arson reports, but I'm never sure that is the right term. We think of cars accelerating. Gas vapors go from zero to where-the-heck-aremy-eyebrows before you can flinch. In this case, the fireball scorched the Marine from his waist to his neck, including his arms, with an assortment of 2nd and 3rd degree burns. He was immediately taken to a burn center. He spent two weeks in a hospital and three months on light duty. That's all for this time, chefs. Until we meet again, beware the "Foon!"
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VINTAGE FUR-NITURE Dining room set, girl’s Alexandria Townhouse for bedroom set, queen bedroom set, piano. Email for Rent 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath,town-house with loft, cost. $200.00 USD 1 car garage, fenced rear yard, prewired for verizon, suitable for military officer, near Edison High School, $2,500 per month, call 703 229 253.0
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Dental Offices now hiring. No experience? Job Training & Placement Assistance Available 1-877-234-7706
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5th Wheel - Also avail Dodge Ram to pull camper (ask for price) Sleeps 6/-more; sep. shower, elec/-gas; storage; tvs, 5th wheel $20000 USD neg.
HONDA ACCORD 1997 M anually transmission Located at AFB $1000 Or Best Offer Call 202-716-1372
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