Volume 69, Number 30
Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland
July 26, 2012
Unmanned aviation and strike weapons gets new PEO By Jamie Cosgrove Program Executive Office Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons Public Affairs Office
Pledging to build on his predecessor's legacy of delivering proven warfighter capabilities, a new admiral took the reins of leadership for the Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons, known as PEO(U&W ) during a change-of-command ceremony July 20 at NAS Patuxent River. Former commander of the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division base in China Lake/Point Mugu, Calif., Rear Adm. Mathias Winter replaced Rear Adm. Bill Shannon as the new program executive officer for PEO(U&W ) during the ceremony. Winter said he was inheriting the organization during daunting times, but had a vision for success, which focused on keeping the warfighter first and "bridging the 'technical' to the 'tactical.'" "Still at war, our nation faces daunting challenges across the political, military, economic, social, informational, infrastructure domains," Winter said. "But we have a plan to tackle these challenges. This year, during this tour, my focus for PEO(U&W ) builds upon that bridging and my strategic framework of people, organization and programs." For Shannon, who had overseen the program office for four years, the ceremony was also a platform to mark his retirement from the Navy after 37 years of service. He was responsible for supporting 100 percent of the total unmanned naval aviation inventory, as well as all airlaunched naval precision and strike weapons. Under his leadership, PEO(U&W ) programs delivered more than 1,800 new unmanned aircraft into the DoD inventory
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As Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition Sean Stackley watches, Rear Adm. Mathias Winter, left, replaces Rear Adm. William Shannon as the new program executive officer for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons during a change-of-command ceremony July 20 at NAS Patuxent River. The ceremony also marked Shannon's retirement after 37 years of Navy service.
and more than 134,000 air-delivered weapons. "Admiral Shannon and his team have maintained a razor-sharp focus on what the fleet needed, and they have worked tirelessly to deliver it-with sound judgment, uncompromising technical conscience, and a unique talent for understanding the acquisition environment and leveraging it to get things done for our warfighters, operating forward so that they could be ready," said Vice Adm. David Architzel, NAVAIR commander, who was the guest speaker at the ceremony. Architzel also recognized Winter for his accomplishments and added, "You have worked diligently throughout your career, and I cannot think of a more qualified person to assume command. As Admiral Shannon can attest, the sky is the limit in U&W, and I wish you great success in every endeavor." Winter's previous tours at NAVAIR include deputy program manager for the Tactical Tomahawk All-UpRound development program; chief of staff for PEO Tactical Aircraft (T); and Precision Strike Weapons, or PMA-201, program manager. "As a former standout PM of one of the largest program offices within this PEO, the NAVAIR Weapons Center commander and the test lead for NAVAIR, Mat is uniquely qualified for this job," Shannon said. "He not only brings a wealth of experience but also a high level of energy and enthusiasm for this portfolio." In his new role, Winter will manage a total obligation authority of more than $46 billion and lead a workforce of more than 3,800 people. "I'm committed to providing sound, effective and proactive leadership that will ensure expeditious, effective decisions are made to keep our programs mov-
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Emergency services learn second language News Briefs
Clinic closes at noon Friday
By Doug Miller Tester Staff Writer It's not unusual for fire and emergency medical services personnel to get training in a second language, because knowing even a few foreign words and phrases can help a lot when they're trying to help people through a crisis. "You often see people get training in generic Spanish, maybe Korean if you're on the West Coast," said Fire Chief Chris Connelly, Naval District Washington/NAS Patuxent River District Fire Chief. Here at Pax River, 40 emergency services personnel received second language training in American Sign Language, a class led by the Interpreting Services Office, a component of Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division Equal Employment Opportunity. The Interpreting Services Office's Lora Cheah, Lisette Madalena, Kara Russell and Candace Strayer provided the one-hour instruction to each firehouse shift July 16 and 17. While the class taught the emergency personnel a few basic signs for
The Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River and Pharmacy closes at noon Friday for a command function. The Clinic and Pharmacy will resume normal operations Monday. For questions or concerns call 301-995-3681.
September advancement exam worksheets
U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel
From left, Firefighter Scott Strandberg, Fire Capt. Rich Wilson, Firefighter Steve Stockwell and Fire Lt. Shirley Millette practice signing "medicine," one of the words emergency services personnel learned during a sign language class instructed by NAWCAD Equal Employment Opportunity Interpreting Services Office. words such as "help," "hurt" and "medicine," Cheah said, the trainees also asked the trainers to teach them words they use often at emergency scenes, such as "allergic." However, the focus wasn't to turn emergency personnel into sign-lan-
guage interpreters, Cheah said. Rather, the sessions emphasized recognizing when someone encountered in an emergency situation is deaf or hard of hearing, and what the most
See Language, Page 5
Mondays-Thursdays, 7:30-11 a.m. and noon-4 p.m. Personnel Support Detachment Educational Services Office September advancement exam candidates for cycle 216 can now verify and sign their worksheet. All candidates must verify and sign their worksheet to participate in the advancement exam. Deadlines are: petty officer first class, Aug. 6, 4 p.m.; petty officer second class, Aug. 13, 4 p.m.; and petty officer third class, Aug. 20, 4 p.m. Candidates who have not signed their worksheet by the established deadline date will not be eligible for participation in the advancement exam.
NAS Pax River blood drive
Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Moffett Building, Bldg. 2272, atrium The Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River is sponsoring a blood drive. All blood donations go to military personnel. To schedule an appointment in advance go to www.militaryblood.dod.mil or www.militarylifeforce .com. Walk-in donors are also welcome. For more information, contact Charles Johnson at 301342-2753 or Catheryn Adens at 301-295-1560.
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Architzel presents NAVAIR senior, junior Sailor of third quarter
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NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm. David Architzel, left, recognizes third quarter NAVAIR Junior Sailor of the Quarter Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Christian Yambao and third quarter Senior Sailor of the Quarter Yeoman 1st Class Sonya Davis during a ceremony in the Moffett Building atrium Tuesday.
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Testing the waters: Pax tap makes the grade Story and photo by Shannon Slaughter and Rachel Lytle NAVAIR Communication Support interns When you're thirsty, nothing quenches like a good drink of water. Those who are drinking water on the installation can be assured the water coming from the water fountains is safe. This is the essence of the annual NAS Patuxent River 2011 Consumer's Confidence Report on drinking water quality. Released June 25, the report summarizes the results of water testing throughout the 2011 calendar year as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency under a 1996 amendment to the Safe Drinking Water Act. Available to the public both as a hard copy and online, the "constantly evolving" report sometimes needs context to make sense, said Denis Gonda, program manager for safe drinking water at NAS Patuxent River. Each CCR has a narrative section to address special topics and areas of concern. These include the source of the water, special precautions, water assessment and availability, drinking water and contaminants, and additional information on substances which are found in drinking water. According to Gonda, the presence of arsenic, a chemical element frequently found in most drinking water, is a common concern. Although it sounds threatening, arsenic is also found in small amounts in other beverages, such as apple juice, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Fur-
The K-MAX is the Marines’ first unmanned helicopter designed for resupplying troops in remote locations. Aviation history was made when Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 operated a K-MAX during its 90minute flight Dec. 17. Today, the KMAX remains deployed in Afghanistan, flying missions operated by Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2.
Marines find first deployed cargo UAS 'reliable' By Andrea Watters NAVAIR Corporate Communication
Bottled water doesn't have to meet tap water requirements and doesn't have the same regulations imposed upon it. thermore, the 2011 CCR shows levels found in the station's drinking water are well below the state-mandated limit of 0.010 micrograms per liter. The process of meticulous water testing and data assessment that goes into creating the CCR each year is what has kept the installation water system in good shape for more than 12 years, without a single drinking-water associated disease outbreak or illness. During his 26 years of service, Gonda frequently has had to address questions about installation water quality.
The long weekend
Question uestion: Sometimes after a long weekend, the first drink out of a water fountain can taste a little off.Why is that? Gonda: The change in taste, if there Gonda is any, may be from the absence of movement of water throughout the
pipes, which is perfectly safe. Let the water run for a few moments.What may look like metal shavings [in the water] is actually light reflecting off of oxygen bubbles, which is completely safe. The bubbles accumulate due to the water's sedentary period."
Tap water is better for you
Question uestion:Which is better, bottled or tap water? Gonda: The tap water the governGonda ment provides for its employees meets all state and federal requirements.Water from different places and sources has different tastes; this has nothing to do with quality. In fact, bottled water does not have the same regulations imposed upon it and doesn't have to meet tap water requirements. You're better off with tap water.
It takes the right elements to create a life-saving capability for the combat zone, as discovered after the first cargo resupply unmanned aerial system, or CRUAS, deployment made aviation history. Naval Air Systems Command, the Marine Corps and industry partners found the right mix when they integrated a video game controller, rugged laptop and a KMAX K-2000 commercial, heavy-lift helicopter converted to a UAS, with a fast-track contracting and technical strategy. They then deployed a Marine detachment with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 1 to test it in Afghanistan from December 2011 through May 2012. The result was a capability that exposes fewer warfighters to the risk of roadside improvised explosive devices, called IEDs, and hostile fire. "This is a great example of integration while fulfilling the urgent needs of the warfighter," said NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm. David Architzel as he opened the seventh Meet the Fleet post-deployment debrief here July 10. "Every time you can eliminate even a portion of a convoy, you eliminate the possibility of someone losing their life from an IED on the roads." Hosted by the Navy and Marine Corps Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Air Systems program office (PMA266), the Marine detachment shared their challenges and recommendations with about 350 NAVAIR employees. "We accomplished our mission, collected test data and proved that Cargo UAS is a viable capability," said Maj. Kyle O'Connor, officer in charge, VMU-1 Cargo Detachment. Its two-fold mission was to gather data and deliver cargo via an external sling load.
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Staying ahead with severe storm warnings By Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs With the severe storms rolling through Southern Maryland recently leaving behind debris and property damages, and last year's hurricane and earthquake, it goes without saying: Marylanders are no strangers to severe weather, and they know the importance of being prepared. But just as important as being prepared is knowing when something's headed our way. NAS Pax River Emergency Management Director Jerome Ray said that tuning in to local radio and television stations is the best way to keep current on the approach of severe weather. "The local news sources are the best sources to utilize in the area," he said. He said some people monitor Southern Maryland-focused www.thebaynet.com. During duty hours, Pax River personnel can turn the AtHoc alerting notification system on their workstations, email—work or personal—and even text messages. Ray said it all depends on how they set up their AtHoc. AtHoc is a contractor that provides network-based mass notifications of security and safety issues for the Department of Defense. With the AtHoc system, people can select up to three avenues to be notified: email, text or phone message. AtHoc notifications will be sent only during duty hours and when something that affects the installation is coming. On weekends and after duty hours, Ray said, people should tune to their local stations or check the National Weather Service website at www.weather.gov. "Usually, when we send a message out, it triggers them to monitor the weather themselves so they can plan what their course of action will be; 'Should I leave early,
go home and batten down the hatches,'" he said. Another notification system Emergency Management could use is Giant Voice, a system of loudspeakers located around Pax River and at Webster Outlying Field that can relay pre-recorded and live messages. "You can hear the Giant Voice anywhere from one to two miles away from the speaker on a clear day," Ray said. Even some areas outside of the Pax River and Webster fence lines can hear it too. Both the Giant Voice and AtHoc system relay severe weather warnings as soon as the Emergency Management Department receives notification from either the meteorologists on base, the Fleet Weather Center in Norfolk or the Regional Operations Center at the Washington Navy Yard. Warning and watch messages offer information on what type of weather to expect and the timeframe. A warning indicates the event will happen. A watch means conditions are favorable for the event to happen. The NAS Pax River Public Affairs office also posts weather warnings on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NASPaxRiver, and on the Pax River website at http://cnic.navy .mil/Patuxent/. The Fleet and Family Support Center offers free Operation Prepare kits filled with information from both the Navy and the St. Mary's Department of Public Safety on man-made and natural disaster preparedness at their location, Bldg. 2090 on Bundy Road. Ready.gov also offers information on preparedness. Personnel wanting to update their AtHoc notifications should contact Ray at Jerome.Ray@Navy.mil or Chief Damage Controlman Eric Wolf at Eric.Wolf@ Navy.mil.
Chaplain's Corner:
I Know What You Did Last Summer By Lt. Ken Amador NAS Patuxent River Chaplain Sometimes we get stuck in a rut. Because we are creatures of habit, we can easily find ourselves doing now what we did yesterday, last week, last month and even last year. It is said that the only difference between who you are now and who you will be in 10 years is the books you read and the people you meet. I believe there's a lot of truth in this. What are your plans for the rest of the summer? Are you planning activities that will provoke you mentally, emotionally and spiritually? If we're not careful we may find that life is living us, instead of our fully living life. There are some incredible things available to us that can shake up the status quo. The trick is thinking outside of the box. To figure out what you need to do for the balance of this summer, you need to determine what your passion is. What activities provoke you to be your best? All too often in the hustle and bustle our lives, our hobbies and activities fall by the wayside. Some people like cycling, scuba diving, skydiving, hiking, sightseeing, nature walks .. The list is as endless and exciting as our imagination. Are you reading any books that challenge your mind? There are many books at the public libraries that can cause you to think about things you've never considered. We often exercise our bodies but forget to stretch and challenge our minds. Find a book that's outside of your comfort zone and take a month to finish it. You just might find a lifelong passion in reading. I like what the Bible has to say about
Lt. Ken Amador our attitude toward life. In the book of Colossians, it states: "And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men." The word "heartily” is a wonderful word. It means, "thoroughly, completely, with zest or enthusiasm, with great appetite or enjoyment." Do these words describe your attitude toward life? God wants us to be fully engaged in our activities challenging our minds and bodies, and, yes, even during the summer months we can accomplish this lofty goal. When we do this, we honor God with our lives. The challenge for this summer is to make it one to remember. Don't get stuck doing what you did last summer. Set your goals now and work hard to fulfill them. When we are living our lives in this manner, we will be healthier and happier people. And when someone asks you this fall what you did this summer, you can respond heartily, "I had a great time and I grew as a person!"
NAVAIR announces new Acquisition deputy assistant commander By Paula A. Paige Acquisition, AIR-1.0 Public Affairs Office A longtime NAVAIR professional with deep roots in the logistician community was recently named as the new deputy assistant commander for Acquisition, or AIR-1.0. Anthony Manich, who joined AIR-1.0 June 5, was previously assigned as the principal deputy program manager for the Precision Strike Weapons Program Office, or PMA-201, where he helped incorporate the first network-enabled weapons technology into the joint standoff weapon, Harpoon and small-diameter bomb weapons. "With his background in three program management offices, foreign military sales and logistics communities, Tony is a perfect fit for AIR-1.0," said Keith Sanders, assistant commander for Acquisition leads AIR-1.0 for NAVAIR. "He brings a broad range of first-hand experience to the challenges of building NAVAIR's program management capabilities." The Acquisition organization manages six programs: Communi-
cations, PMW/A-170; Aircrew Systems, PMA-202; Naval Aviation Training Systems, PMA-205; Air Combat Electronics, PMA-209; Specialized and Proven Aircraft, PMA-226; and Aviation Support Equipment, PMA-260. Additionally, AIR-1.0 leads the command-wide NAVAIR Acquisition/Program Management Competency, overseeing approximately 1,200 civilian and military personnel. Those competencies, or professional communities, include Acquisition Policy and Process; Aviation/Ship Integration; Program Management Personnel and Support, AIR-1.3; International Programs; Acquisition Force Management; and Environmental Programs. In addition to directly supporting Sanders, Manich has primary oversight of AIR-1.3, the organizational home for many of NAVAIR's program managers. "I am excited about this new opportunity to continue serving the Patuxent River community as well as the Sailors and Marines around the globe," Manich said. A native of East Chicago, Manich is a graduate of Embry-
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Anthony Manich was previously assigned as the principal deputy program manager for the Precision Strike Weapons Program Office. Riddle Aeronautical University and holds a bachelor of science degree in aeronautical engineering and a master of science in management from the Florida Institute of Technology. Additionally, he is a graduate of the NAVAIR Senior Executive Management Development Program and the Defense Systems Manage-
ment College's Advanced and Executive Program Managers' courses. Manich began government service in 1984 at the Naval Aviation Depot in Jacksonville, Fla., in the NAVAIR Logistics intern program. He provided engineering support to the A-7 depot modification and component overhaul facility. He attended the Aircraft Maintenance Officer's course and returned to the P-3 Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department in Jacksonville. After completing this rotation, Manich transferred to the Naval Aviation Logistics Center. He subsequently moved to NAVAIR headquarters at its previous location in Crystal City, Va., in 1986 and began a three-year association with the Electronic Warfare program office as a logistician. His career at NAVAIR continued, and in 1988, Manich transitioned to the F/A-18 Program Office as the Foreign Military Sales lead logistician for new business and later became the F/A-18 Finland Logistics Program lead. He was selected as the F/A-18 Finland program manager four years later. Subsequently, Manich was as-
signed to the Program Executive Officer, or PEO, Tactical Aircraft Programs, where he supported the PEO in implementing the multifunctional information distribution system Link-16 into the F/A-18. He was assigned as principal deputy program manager of the EA-6B "Prowler" program in 2001. During this time, he provided crucial support to the U.S. Army and the joint staff in their efforts to counter the force protection issues affecting U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Manich also completed the development and deployment in the Prowler of the ALQ-218 sensor and electronic attack suite, which is the baseline EA suite used in the FA-18G. Manich has received numerous performance awards, including the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award in 2009 and 2011; the 2006 Association of Old Crows Management Award; and a Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award in 2001. In March 1997, he was the first person of non-Finnish background to be co-awarded the Finnish Officer TechnicalWings in the 75-year history of the Finnish air force.
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Smokehouse Buffet at the River's Edge
The Liberty is a component of the Single Sailor Program and sponsors free and reduced-price events for Pax River E1-E6 active-duty military. Civilian guests are not allowed to participate unless otherwise stated. For more information call 301-3424208. Some of the trips being planned are:
Dive-In Pool Party
Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Navy Recreation Center Solomons Come for a movie, snacks and some competition at the pool. This is a free event.The Liberty Center is running a shuttle from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and again after the movie is over. Must register by calling 301-342-3565 or emailing mindy.mackey@navy.mil.
Virginia Beach Trip
Register by Wednesday Aug. 4, 7 a.m. Walk on the boardwalk, play games, rent a surfboard or spend the day lying out on the sand. Cost is $5 and covers transportation to and fromVirginia Beach. Register at MWR ITT Office, Bldg. 2655 on Cedar Point Road.
Bowling with Liberty
Aug. 13, 6-9 p.m. Drill Hall Come to the Bowling Center for three free hours of bowling, and free pizza and soda until 7:30 p.m., or until supplies run out. Can bring one guest age 18 or older. For more information call 301-342-3565.
Paintball
Register by Aug. 22 Aug. 25, 8 a.m. This trip is for single or unaccompanied active-duty E1E5 only. Cost is $25 and covers admission, paintball gun, mask, harness, air and 1,000 paintballs. Register at MWR ITT Office, Bldg. 2655 on Cedar Point Road. For more information call 301-342-3565.
End of Summer Barracks Bash
Aug. 30, 5-8 p.m. Liberty single or unaccompanied active-duty E1-E5 are invited to come and enjoy free food, music and fun in your own back yard. For more information call 301-342-3565.
Whitewater rafting
Register by Sept. 7 Sept. 14-16 West Virginia Cost is $115 and covers camping, five meals, whitewater rafting and transportation. Trip departs Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m. and returns the evening of Sept. 16. Pre-trip meeting is Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m. Register at MWR ITT Office, Bldg. 2655 on Cedar Point Road. For more information call 301-342-3565.
Aug. 8, 5:30-7 p.m. River's Edge Catering and Conference Center The buffet features crab soup, barbecued pork, blackened fish, Cajun grilled chicken, roasted potatoes, corn on the cob, smoky baked beans, corn bread, salad bar and dessert. Cost is $13.95 for members, $16.95 for nonmembers, $6.95 for children ages 6-11, $1.95 for children ages 5 and younger. Reservations recommended by calling 301342-3656.
Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler NDW Defenders of Freedom Appreciation Day
Tickets available now Sept. 22; rain date, Sept. 29 Six Flags, Largo, Md. Naval DistrictWashington Defenders of Freedom Appreciation Day offers military members and DoD civilians a chance to enjoy a day at Six Flags amusement park for $18. The first 5,000 tickets sold are also good for admission to a Lynyrd Skynyrd concert. Ticket price increases to $20 after Aug. 16. Tickets are non-refundable. For more information call 301-342-3648.
Registration due Sept. 11 Sept. 16, 7:30 a.m. Washington Monument, D.C. The Navy 5-Miler is now the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5-Miler. The race uses Chrono-Track timing and is open to all military and civilian runners. Wheelchair racers and Wounded Warriors start the race at 7:20 a.m.Thirteen age-group-category awards go to the top three male and female runners in five-year age groups. For more information and to register, visit www.navyairforcehalfmarathon.com.
Missoula Children's Theater: 'Cinderella'
Blind holes golf tournament
Friday, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Center Stage Theater Everyone is invited to come see "Cinderella" performed by NAS Patuxent River youths. Tickets are $4 for each show. For more information or to purchase a ticket, email sarah.hagensick@navy.mil.
Station golf championships
Saturday and Sunday, tee times vary Cedar Point Golf Course Open only to Pax River orWebster Field active-duty military with a valid USGA handicap. Entry fee is $50 and includes greens fees. There are assigned tee times and pairings; requests will not be accepted. This is a 36-hole stroke play, two-day competition. Flights are by handicap. For more information call 301-342-3597.
School Age Care registration
Monday: Current SAC members Tuesday-Wednesday: Military families Aug 2: DoD civilian families Aug 3: Contractor families The Rassieur Youth Center is an accredited facility that runs before- and after-school programs for children ages 512. The SAC program incorporates Boys and Girls Club and 4H programs in the curriculum. Torch and Keystone clubs are service organizations through which children help the community by collecting food and visiting the senior and veterans' homes. Registration forms can be found at http://cnic.navy.mil/patuxent/Fleetandfamilyprograms/su pportservices. Click the link to the Rassieur Youth Center. For more information call 301-342-1694.
Intramural Flag Football League meeting
Aug. 8, 1 p.m. Drill Hall Bowling Center. This is an organizational meeting. Intramural programs are open to active-duty and retired military, fitness and sports members, and family members. For more information call 301-757-3943.
Aug. 18, tee times 7-11 a.m. Cedar Point Golf Course In this tournament, six blind-drawn holes are deducted from players scores. Gross and net prizes are awarded using 75 percent handicap. Cost is $10 paid on Aug. 18 before teeing off. USGA handicap required to compete. Players are asked to reserve their own tee times. For more information call 301-342-3597.
Surf and Turf Dinner
Aug. 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. River's Edge Catering and Conference Center Freshly carved flank steak to order, fried shrimp, lemonbasil tilapia, chicken vinaigrette and more. Cost is $13.95 for members, $16.95 for non-members, $6.95 for children ages 6-11, and $1.95 for children ages 5 and younger. Reservations recommended by calling 301-342-3656.
Junior Club Championship
Aug. 25-26 Cedar Point Golf Course This tournament is for authorized family members ages 6-17. Cost is $30 for 18-hole players, $25 for nine-hole players, and $20 for five- and six-hole players. Division placement is based on ability. Divisions consist of: 18-hole, ninehole, six-hole and five-hole. Register Aug. 1-19 by calling 301-342-3597. No entries after Aug. 19.
10 pounds in 10 weeks
Register by Sept. 11 This 10-week program begins Sept. 12 and will challenge you to lose 10 pounds. It includes free workout Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Drill Hall, and weekly weigh-ins. Open to military and DoD civilians and their family members, and members of the Sports and Fitness program. Free for activeduty military, $10 for all others. Organizational meeting is Sept. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the Drill Hall Bowling Center. For information call 301-342-5449.
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All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. 2090 on Bundy Road, unless otherwise noted. The FFSC is always looking for volunteers. If interested please give us a call. To make reservations or to volunteer call 301-342-4911.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Operation Prepare
For a free information packet on how to prepare for hurricane season and other emergencies, stop by the Fleet and Family Support Center.
Renting versus buying a home
Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Renting is a good option for the military lifestyle. This workshop offers a look at flexibilities that home ownership does not provide. We will also discuss roommates, leases and insurance needs.
Welcome to Pax
Wednesday, 9-11 a.m. Take a windshield tour of the NAS Patuxent River complex and get information about the base and surrounding communities.
Art of money management
Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This single-session workshop offers skills in developing realistic spending plans, helping attendees pay bills on time and achieve short- and long-term financial goals.
Play group
Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Outdoor Kiddie Pool Moms, dads and caregivers are invited to bring their children, ages 0 through preschool, for playtime, activities and to meet other military families. Open to all military families.
How to Work a Job Fair
Aug. 2, 10-11:30 a.m. Learnhowtonavigateandmaximizethejob fair experience, create a "30-second commercial,"learnthedo'sanddon'tsandhowtomake a lasting impression to stay ahead of the game.
Mentoring offers way to give back By Veronica Miskowski NAVAIR's Mentoring Program Management Analyst Bill Fleming, CH-53K production integrated product team co-lead, became a mentor for many reasons. "I look back on my career and realize I have benefitted from some great mentoring," he said. "I know coming in cold to NAVAIR from a life of deployments can be a daunting and confusing experience. It is a great way of giving back." Fleming grew up on the south side of Chicago and served 27 years in the Marine Corps, ending his career as the director of the Marine Corps' Navigation School. He said he has benefited from several mentors during his time in the Marine Corps and in his 10 years working at Patuxent River. He has also served as a mentor himself. "I had mentors throughout most of my life; some by default, some who took a genuine interest in me and some who were unaware they were mentoring me," Fleming said. He said his greatest mentors set an example, always remained positive and had a willingness to take the time, go the extra step and be there when it was not necessarily convenient. Fleming's most gratifying mentoring experience came when he tried to help a young Marine who he believed had potential but ran into some serious misconduct problems. "I believed in the young man, and in direct opposition to many senior Marines, I fought for his career and made it a personal challenge to give him some direction through the Marine Corps, as well as life," he said. Thanks to their relationship, the young Marine subsequently departed the Corps with an honorable discharge. Five years later, Fleming received an "appreciative, moving" letter from him, thanking Fleming for his leadership and inviting him to his commissioning as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force as a C-130 pilot. For Fleming, good mentors are compassionate, engaging, generous, fair, honest, in-
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Amazing Newborns
Aug. 2, 6-8 p.m. Learn infant care from hospital to home. Practice bathing, changing and dressing a baby, and discuss feeding, health care and safety issues. Participants receive a complimentary "Your Baby's First Year" book and a ''Heartbeat Lullabies" CD.
IA Indoctrination
Register by Aug. 3. Aug. 6-10, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Individuals selected for Individual Augmentee deployments are encouraged to report to the Fleet and Family Support Center on temporary duty orders for this week-long process. This one-stop shop offers various presenters to take care of IA needs. Spouses are encouraged to attend Aug. 8, 12:30-4:30 p.m., to hear recently returned IAs' experiences and information for family support issues. All members must pre-register.
Sponsor training
Aug. 6, 9-10 a.m. This training is for active-duty military who have been assigned to sponsor another active-duty member arriving to NAS Pax River.
The Wild Side of Pax
Aug. 7, 8-10 a.m. Come see the best-kept secrets on Pax Riv-
CARGO Continued from 2 In the commercial world, the KMAX is used for firefighting, construction and lumbering. Built as a fully operational helicopter, it requires a start-up and shut-down unlike other unmanned aerial systems, said Capt. Caleb Joiner, CRUAS mission commander.
Watchword: 'reliability'
Bill Fleming spiring, loyal, optimistic, accessible, articulate and respectful. "A mentor needs to value the mentee as a person, develop mutual trust and respect, maintain confidentiality, listen both to what is being said, and perhaps more importantly, how it is being said," Fleming said. "Help the mentee solve his or her own problem rather than give direction, and focus on the mentee's development without attempting to produce a 'Mini Me'." Fleming believes NAVAIR's Mentoring Program can be of particular help to newer teammates who may need career guidance and advice. "NAVAIR's Mentoring Program is a rewarding, exceedingly worthwhile endeavor that we owe our younger folks," he said. "They are our future and deserve the benefits of any time and experience we can provide them. It is our duty." Take a minute to consider how you can help pass on your knowledge. 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 mentoring success story to share, contact Veronica Miskowski at 301-757-8391 or Lonnie Snead at 301-757-8252.
"The reliability of the KMAX was impressive," O'Connor said. "It was fully mission capable 90 percent of the time." Inclement weather accounted for 5 percent of the downtime and maintenance and scheduling accounted for the other 5 percent, he said. The KMAX required less than two hours of maintenance per flight hour, which equates to a low cost, he said. "Since it was an unmanned system, we were able to conduct flights during inclement weather when other helicopters couldn't fly," O'Connor said. "We flew during the night, in the rain, dust and some wind . handling up to 4,500 lbs. of cargo per mission."
Deployment summary
Flying only during the night, two KMAX systems flew 485 sorties, or combat mission flights, for a total of 525 flight hours, Joiner said. Most missions lasted about one hour
LANGUAGE Continued from 1 efficient possible means of communication would be. Cheah said that often means simply having paper and pen handy. The firefighters learned that while some people with hearing loss might speak to them, it doesn't necessarily mean those people understand what the emergency responders are saying in return. It's impor-
er. Meet at the Fleet and Family Support Center and caravan to the Natural Resource Center to see and hear about the base wildlife from the experts.
Ombudsman Assembly
Aug. 7, 6-7:30 p.m. Fleet and Family Support Center The Ombudsman Assembly allows Ombudsmen to stay in touch with each other and share personal lessons they have learned from past experiences.The Assembly exists to support the local, appointed command ombudsmen. All command ombudsmen should attend to represent their commands and their families' interests.
Personal Communication
Aug. 8, 12:30-1:30 p.m. This one-session workshop can help improve communication skills by teaching different styles, conflict resolution and ways to develop more effective speaking and listening skills.
Marriage is a Work of Heart
Aug. 8; 2:30-4 p.m. This class offers couples new ideas and tools to help them continue to build the marriage they envisioned together. The class offers speaker-listener techniques to enhance communication for even the toughest issues. and included a 20-minute turnaround time. By the end of the deployment, turnaround times with cargo hook-ups took six or seven minutes to complete, Joiner said. "The KMAX was very responsive, especially when compared to a convoy, a C-130 [Hercules] or an H-53 mission," said Joiner. "Going from towing the KMAX out of the hangar to wheels-up could take as little as 15 minutes." The graphic user interface, or GUI, was designed for an untrained Marine to pick up and use, he said. "The challenge was that we had a simplified system with highly trained operators who could have handled a lot more control of the UAS," O'Connor said. "However, we chose to stick with the simplified system because we wanted to validate the concept as written." Other challenges included the size and weight of the UAS system containers, noisy generators that produced fumes and lack of a remote "kill switch" to turn the helicopter off, he said. The detachment offered several recommendations as well. Developing a standardized platform with modular components for several types of missions would capitalize on the KMAX's reliability, O'Connor said. For example, a camera could be for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions; a hook and long line added for cargo pickup; missiles or rockets for strike missions; or fuel pods for a long-range missions. tant not to turn away while you're speaking to him or her because he or she may be reading lips, Cheah added. According to Cheah, NAVAIR currently employs 21 deaf or hard-of-hearing people, but that number fluctuates. She said there may be more employed as contractors on base and there are deaf family members. While the odds that firefighters could encounter one of them during the performance of their duties is slim, Connelly said, "we have to be prepared. It adds to our tool box."
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Fair Winds and Following Seas Don't pet that cat: Rabies awareness, prevention By Shannon Slaughter NAWCAD Public Affairs Intern
U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel
Cmdr. William McConvey, Commanding Officer, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21, presents Maryland-native Chief Warrant Officer 3 Edward Rickett with a Maryland Governor's Citation for his retirement during a ceremony July 20. Rickett was the HX 21 Material Control Officer and retired after 24 years of Navy service.
Workers at NAS Patuxent River raised questions about the potential presence of rabies on base after a rabid skunk approached a restaurant, followed fleeing patrons inside and bit a woman unprovoked in nearby California June 14. The incident, while reaffirming the presence of the disease in the area's wildlife, also cast light on the importance of rabies awareness and being able to identify the signs of the disease. Although the word "rabies" tends to conjure up the image of a snarling dog foaming at the mouth and is most commonly associated with dog bites, more than 90 percent of rabid animals reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are wildlife. The main animals affected by rabies are foxes, raccoons, skunks and bats. Pax River and the Southern Maryland area are home to all of these animals. "Rabies is prevalent, and there have been confirmed cases from the base and the surrounding county from the mid to late 1980s," said Kyle Rambo, conservation director for the Public Works Environmental Division. "We know it's here." Rabies is a viral disease that can be dangerous to all warm-blooded animals and is transmitted to humans through saliva. The transmission of the disease isn't limited to hostile encounters; anyone can contract it when handling an animal with rabies. All pets should be vaccinated against rabies for their protection and the protection of their owners. Remember, don't leave pet
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Immediately report all stray cats and dogs on the station to NAS Police at (301) 342-3208, or for emergencies at (301) 342-3911. food outside overnight because it can attract wild animals and set up the transmission link from wildlife to pets to humans. To prevent injury and the spread of diseases such as rabies on Navy installations, the Navy prohibits the release of domesticated animals into the wild as well as feeding and maintaining feral cats. "Most people won't try to get close to a wild animal," Rambo said. "You're at the greatest risk from feral domestic animals or unvaccinated pets. People won't think twice about bending down to pet a stray cat."
Is it rabid?
Animal behavior is the best way of identifying whether an animal is rabid. "There are two stages of rabies that we call the stupor stage and the furious stage," Rambo said. "In the stupor stage, animals blunder around and appear drunk and oblivious. In the furious stage, they are dangerous and want to attack anything that
moves with no provocation." According to Rambo, it is a common misconception that a normally nocturnal animal seen in daylight must be rabid. Nocturnal animals can be very active during daylight hours in the summer as they are feeding and raising their young.
See an animal acting oddly?
Despite efforts to remove them, some feral domestic animals still inhabit the installation and should therefore be avoided. Immediately report all stray cats and dogs to the NAS Police and don't allow co-workers to feed strays or wild animals. If you observe a wild animal staggering, stumbling or acting oblivious to the presence of humans or human activity, report that behavior as well. Do not attempt to capture the animal on your own. The NAS Police can be contacted at (301) 342-3208, or at (301) 342-3911 for emergencies.
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The wild side of Pax
U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel
Morgan Kerr, an Environmental Division Conservation Branch intern, labels an Io moth, classification: Automeris io, Monday while categorizing the moth collection at the environmental office in Bldg. 1401 off of Johnson Road. The environmental office houses thousands of wildlife, to include bugs, birds and reptiles, found throughout the station and Southern Maryland. It is open to anyone with base access during duty hours. For more information call 301-757-0001.
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Carriers prepare for X-47B unmanned aircraft arrival By Jamie Cosgrove Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons Public Affairs The Navy is one year away from landing its first unmanned jet aircraft aboard a carrier after completing the most recent round of surrogate tests aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). In early July, members from the Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrationknown as UCAS-D-carrier integration team engaged in extensive software testing aboard Truman to validate the concept of autonomous UAV operations around an aircraft carrier and prepare for the X-47B unmanned aircraft's arrival on a carrier next year. "Demonstrating our concept of operations and making sure the Carrier Segment is performing as advertised is a huge milestone for the program," said Capt. Jaime Engdahl, Navy UCAS program manager. "The crew, equipment, and program team performed exceptionally well during all planned test events and the Harry S Truman is ready for our next phase of X-47B testing." Last year, the team conducted surrogate testing aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) with a manned F/A-18 to evaluate ship systems, avionics systems and early versions of the unmanned vehicle software. The
team is now back at sea aboard Truman with the F/A-18 aircraft, testing precision landing performance with the latest X-47B software and hardware configuration. "The purpose of the UCAS-D carrier integration effort is to mature precision carrierlanding technologies for unmanned systems and digitize the communications and navigation information flow," Engdahl said. "Since the X-47B is unmanned, the aircraft operates using digital messages from the mission operator and shipboard controllers, rather than through verbal instructions. The carrier requires modification for unmanned flight operations, and the integration effort performs these in a way that minimally affects existing hardware, training and procedures." During at-sea testing, the Navy UCAS team gathered valuable feedback from fleet air-traffic controllers and air-department personnel about the usability of the new software and lessons learned about how to most effectively operate UAVs in the carrier environment. "The new software used during these tests is more comprehensive than earlier versions," said Cmdr. Jeff Dodge, Navy UCAS carrier integration team co-lead. "There have been significant changes made to the user interface and navigation systems. Data compiled during surrogate flights allows us to determine the effectiveness of the new software and how it supports the carrier environment." Throughout the remainder of 2012, the
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Air traffic controllers aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) receive training and provide fleet feedback on Navy Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration software during recent carrier sea trials. Navy UCAS program will conduct carrier suitability and system performance testing with both X-47B aircraft at Pax River. These tests will include arrested landings, catapult
launches and flight deck operations at the land-based facility, and establish the aircraft's ability to conduct precision approaches to the aircraft carrier.
Physical Therapy Clinic receives 'Bravo-Zulu'
Thursday, July 26 6:30 p.m., Snow White and the Huntsman Snow White is the only person in the land fairer than the evil queen, who is out to destroy her. But what the wicked ruler never imagined is that the young woman threatening her reign has been training in the art of war with the huntsman who was dispatched to kill her. Rated: PG13 (2 hr, 7 min) Friday, July 27 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Missoula Children's Theater presents "Cinderella." Cost is $4. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
6:30 p.m., Snow White and the Huntsman Rated: PG13 (2 hr, 7 min) 9:30 p.m., Prometheus (3D) A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race. Rated: R (2 hr, 4 min) Saturday, July 28 4 p.m., Madagascar 3 (3D) Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple and of course, King Julien, Maurice and the Penguins are all along for the comedic adventure. Their
journey takes them through Europe, where they find the perfect cover: a traveling circus, which they reinvent Madagascar style. Rated: PG (1 hr, 43 min)
Photo by Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Jheyson Giraldo
9:30 p.m., Prometheus (3D) Rated: R (2 hr, 4 min)
The Physical Therapy Clinic here received a "Bravo Zulu" from Naval Health Clinic Commanding Officer Capt. Frederick McDonald July 11 for outstanding performance during the 2012 Joint Commission survey. Pictured from left are McDonald, Dr. Chris Russell, Dr. Amanda Blair, Anna Maria Williams, William Bennett and Christopher Schumacher. The physical therapy clinic, co-located at Drill Hall, provides physical therapy services to active-duty military and their families.
Sunday, July 29 2 p.m., Madagascar 3 (3D) Rated: PG (1 hr, 43 min)
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Spotlighting efforts set station’s deer-hunt quota Photos and story by Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs For many, Sept. 7 can't come soon enough because that's opening day for deer hunting. Throughout the summer, NAS Patuxent River environmental personnel have been crunching the numbers to determine the station's deer-harvest objective for the year. While the final tally won't be complete for a few more weeks, twice-weekly deer-spotlighting efforts have so far proved to be promising. For the hunters, that is. Starting off with a radio call to the air traffic control tower, Tyler Hall, an environmental division intern, and a group of three volunteers drive out onto the station's less-beaten paths, geared only with binoculars and a 100,000-candlepower spotlight. The volunteers are strapped into the back of a pickup: one to scan the area with the spotlight and two others as extra sets of eyes for the count. Hall slowly drives down the roads, radioing the ATC tower every so often to state the group's location. It takes them about three hours to travel a predetermined 17-mile route each night, most of it in areas that not many on the station ever see. As they scan the back roads, fields, flight line and golf course,
To date, spotlight counts have averaged 46 deer each night. Spotlight count volunteers Naval Aircrewman Operator 1st Class Ryan Telenga, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1, back, and Randy Nail, a contractor at Pax, scan the area Dean Gissiner, a contractor at Pax, lights up with a 100,000candlepower spotlight. they log how many bucks and does they see. They also note other animals lurking through the night, including skunks, foxes and raccoons. They'll make this trip two to three nights a week until they have counted 26 times. Although the spotlight count doesn't give an exact number of deer on station, it does offer insight on whether the deer population increases or decreases each year, according to NAS Pax River Environmental Division Natural Resources Specialist Jim Swift. Using a statistical model devel-
oped for Pax River in collaboration with NAS Pax River Director of Conservation and Planning Kyle Rambo, the station's previous environmental division natural resources specialist and the U.S. Coast Guard, natural resources personnel enter data from each count, and at the end of the 26 counts, compare the final calculations to those of previous years. "We want to make sure our deer population isn't getting out of control for airfield safety reasons," Swift said. "We use the hunting program as our tool for controlling
the deer population here and we use our model to help us do that." Having logged 14 counts so far and an average of 46 deer each night, Swift expects this year's deer-harvest objective to be on par with those in previous years, around 110. While the limit for the number of deer that hunters can kill on station usually follows what the state's limits are, it can be changed if the numbers generated from the spotlight count indicate such a need. According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website, research throughout the past 60 years confirms deer hunting is an effective means of controlling deer population. "It's been a very effective tool," Swift said. "In fact there has only been an average of .2
deer/aircraft strikes per year, about one deer every five years. Without the hunters and putting them to work for us to achieve our goal, it would be very difficult and expensive to do." People interested in hunting or fishing on the station can purchase a station permit at http://naspaxriver.isportsman.net. This website also offers station hunting and fishing guidelines. Remember, state hunting and fishing licenses are also required to hunt or fish on Pax River. Those can be obtained at local sporting goods stores.To view Maryland hunting and fishing requirements, visit www.dnr.state.md.us. To volunteer for a spotlight count or for more information about station hunting and fishing programs, call the Natural Resources Office at 301-342-3670.
Local Marine selected as 'Serving Abroad ... Through Their Eyes' finalist
Courtesy photo by Gunnery Sgt. James Hardy
Gunnery Sgt. James Hardy, assigned to the Common Aviation Support Equipment Program Office, or PMA-260, was notified July 16 by the U.S. Department of State of his selection as a finalist in the "Serving Abroad ... Through Their Eyes" photo competition. The project, undertaken by the office of Art in Embassies of the Department of State, in collaboration with the Department of Defense, is in honor of AIE's 50th anniversary. Images are submitted from military, foreign and civil service members telling their stories through personal images. Hardy's photo will be on display at the Pentagon this fall before moving to the exhibition's ultimate destination for permanent collection in the new U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. There were 3,200 entries and 88 finalists. An online gallery will also be available this fall at www.art.state.gov.
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Avoid injury with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training graduates ORM 'safety sense' By George E. Revoir NAS Patuxent River Safety Department Long ago, Navy Safety Center leaders noticed a phenomenon happening around the same time every year: Warm summer days brought an increase in mishaps. As barbecue grills made their way out of garages and into back yards, and more people headed outdoors for recreational activities, many shipmates were putting away their "safety sense" as soon as they left the station. For the last three years, the Navy has seen an increase in the number of fatal mishaps during the summer. In fact, across the Navy we have already exceeded last year's total fatal mishaps, and there are still six weeks left before Labor Day. While the majority of these fatalities have been due to motorcycle accidents, others came in auto crashes or accidents during recreational activities. To outlaw activities that can pose any type of risk—such as softball, swimming, rock climbing, motorcycle riding, boating or long trips in the car—would be neither practical nor desirable. Instead, we should focus on ways to reduce the potential for mishaps by approaching our activities with increased common sense, or "safety sense." In the safety world, it's called Operational Risk Management, or ORM. ORM is a six-step process: process: 1. Identify the hazards. 2. Assess the risk. 3. Analyze control measures. 4. Make control decisions. 5. Implement control measures. 6. Supervise the process. Simply put, ORM is a common-sense approach to mak-
Photo by Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Jheyson Giraldo
Nine members from Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River and other Navy medical treatment facilities graduated from Lean Six Sigma "Green Belt" training July 13 at the St. Mary's library. A Lean Six Sigma team from the Navy Medicine National Capital Area hosted the week-long training which was led by Brian McCormick, the regional master black belt. Pictured from left are NHC Pax River Executive Officer Sandra Hearn, Mike Morrow, James Forde, Darlene Jones-Dorsey, Lori Malady, Ivan Sherard, Lt. Melani Harding, Brian McCormick, Julia White, Luis Miranda, Hospital Corpsman 1st Class David Squires and NHC Pax River Command Master Chief William Glascoe. ing decisions before, during and after a task or activity. With ORM, it takes only seconds to decrease the potential for a mishap. Before participating in any summer activity, take a moment to stop and think: "What's the worst thing that could happen?" Taking any action to reduce those risks is ORM "safety sense." Here is an abbreviated version of ORM "safety sense." It's just as effective and can be accomplished in seconds:
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When implementing ORM "safety sense" think of ACT: A - Assess the environment for risk C - Consider options to limit risk T - Take appropriate action Every summer safety offices across the Navy go into high gear, emphasizing the importance of taking precautions and using ORM both on- and off-duty, because preventing mishaps before they happen is the goal. By eliminating mishaps, we safeguard our assets and maintain a mission-ready force.
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Summer Safety: More bicyclists, joggers hit the road By George Revoir NAS Patuxent River Safety Department
Navy Traffic Safety Program
With the warmer weather, many NAS Patuxent River employees and families are out riding bicycles and jogging, and the Pax River Safety Department wants everyone to take precautions to keep these trips safe. Supervisors should ensure their employees are familiar with Navy and installation bicycling and jogging regulations, and parents should teach their children proper bicycle-riding skills and habits. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recommend that motorists be extra vigilant during summer weather, especially during early morning and late afternoon when people are more likely to be out jogging or bicycling on the roadways and in bike lanes. Nearly 900 bicyclists die in collisions between bicycles and motor vehicles throughout our nation’s roadways every year, while an average of 300 bicyclists are killed in non-roadway collisions in locations such as parks, bike paths and drive-
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Every year nearly 900 bicyclists die in collisions between bicycles and motor vehicles throughout the nation, and nearly 300 are killed in non-roadway collisions in locations such as parks, bike paths and driveways. ways, and more than one million bicyclists are treated for injuries. About one-third of the deaths and two-thirds of the injuries involve children younger than 15. Three out of four deaths are due to head injury, and one-third of the injuries are to the head and face. The most severe are those causing permanent brain damage.
Many of these deaths and injuries are preventable with education and training. Parents and supervisors play a major role in educating coworkers and children in proper behavior and safe riding techniques. State law requires motorists to “share the road” with cyclists. Drivers must stay alert as the number of
The following are prohibited from use while running, jogging, walking, bicycling, skating or skateboarding in roadways or streets on Navy installations: • Any portable listening device • Radios • Portable headphones • Earphones • Cellular hands-free devices • Recording devices These items impair recognition of emergency signals, alarms, announcements and approaching emergency vehicles. Active-duty military members must wear a bicycle helmet that has been approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or Snell Memorial Foundation, both on and off a Navy installation. Any cyclist on the installation must also wear an approved helmet at all times, and brightly-colored, fluorescent or reflective clothing between sunset and sunrise. Cyclists must also must ride with the traffic in a single file and obey traffic rules while on base. Bicycles must have working brakes and reflectors. If riding between sunset and sunrise, it must also be equipped with a white light on the front that is visible from at least 500 feet away, and a red light on the rear that is visible from at least 600 feet away. The lights can be either steady or blinking.
cyclists is rising with more people recognizing the economic and health benefits of cycling to and from work.
This is part one of a two-part series. See next week’s Tester for additional bicycling and jogging safety information.
Ask the CO: Security alarms on the rise? more in a single day. I understand mistakes happen, but the vast majority of these were due to operator error. Unnecessary alarm responses adverselyimpactourmission,the airstation'soverallsecurityand everyone's safety. Please consider this: • Alarmresponsesrequirea
responsebyatleastatwosecurity personnel and normally take 15-20 minutes to execute. This is a manpower loss of approximately 30-40 minutes everytimeanalarmistriggered. • First responders treat every alarm response as a reallife violation and respond as such. Emergency responses
carrysomedegreeofriskwhen proceeding through traffic signals and at high speed to meet required response times. • Continued false alarms can lead to complacency whichisverydangerousforthe responders and the facility requiringresponseintheeventof an actual alarm.
Withincreasedattentionto detail and training, false alarm responses can be reduced drastically. Please take time to conduct and document refreshertrainingforallyourpersonnel to emphasize the impactsofunnecessaryalarmresponses. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
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Around town Teen Summer Book Blitz
Today, 7-8:30 p.m. Calvert Library, Prince Frederick Join us for refreshments, activities and discussion on "Clockwork Angel" by Cassandra Clare. This book is about 16 year old Tessa, who crosses the ocean to find her missing brother, and has no idea she will soon become immersed inVictorian London's supernatural underworld. The first 10 participants to register receive a free copy of the book. Register by calling 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
On Pins and Needles
Friday, 1-4 p.m. Calvert Library, Prince Frederick Bring quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other projects for an afternoon of conversationandsharedcreativity.Formoreinformation call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
'Annie'
Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m. Sundays, 3:30 p.m. Three Notch Theatre, Lexington Park Watch the little orphan on her quest to find her family. Show starts Friday and runs to Aug. 12. For more information call 301-737-5447.
Tidewater Archaeology Weekend
Local, Local, Local! Barbeque
Saturday, 5-8 p.m. Port of Leonardtown Winery Award-winning local wines and food and a local band all come together for a party. Just bring chairs for a picnic in the park. Register by calling 301-690-2192.
Downtown Tunes
Saturday, 6-9 p.m. Leonardtown Square This month features live acoustic music from Hamm-It-Ups andThe Eds. But don't let the term, or the numbers, be misleading. Even unplugged these musicians are a powerhouse of sound with a variety of musical styles. For more information call 301-475-9791.
Paul Hadfield as Spats
Monday 10 a.m., White Marsh Elementary School 12:30 p.m., Leonard Hall Recreation Center 3 p.m., Lexington Park Library Free storytelling and comedy with Paul Hadfield as Spats, recreating early 20th century vaudeville. Those attending are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the local food pantry.
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Historic St. Mary's City Getdownanddirtywiththeprosastogether theyuncoverbitsofMaryland'spastatoneofthe finest colonial archaeology sites in the nation. The weekend also includes an archaeology film fest, lab tours and St. John's Site Museum tours.
Monday Morning Movies
Meet Frederick Douglass
Open computer lab
Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon Calvert Library, Prince Frederick Meet the mind and heart of Frederick Douglass when storyteller Bill Grimmette brings the abolitionist to life on stage. For more information call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, 10-11 a.m. Calvert Library, Prince Frederick Bring the little ones for a movie and a story. For more information call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, 2-4 p.m. Leonardtown Library Trained staff are available to assist those who need to improve their computer skills. Register by calling 301-475-2846 or visiting www.stmalib.org.
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B Division Division A/O TC-7 Bad Medicine VXS-1 Short Bus Ballers
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Tuesday 10-11 a.m. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch 2-3 p.m. Calvert Library Fairview Branch Wednesday 10-11 a.m. Calvert Library Southern Branch 2-3 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick Michael Shwedick returns with his collection of large and colorful reptiles from all over the world. For children and youths ages 5 and older. For more information, call any Calvert County Public Library.
Youths learn about Lincoln
Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Calvert Library, Prince Frederick Students in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to 45 minutes of reading and crafts celebrating the life of Abraham Lincoln as part of the Lincoln: the Constitution and the Civil War exhibit. Register by calling 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Dream Big
Wednesday, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Calvert Library, Twin Beaches and Southern branches Aug. 2, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Calvert Library, Prince Frederick and Fairview branches Learn about the careers of people who
Calvert Hospice joins We Honor Veterans
Calvert Hospice has become a national partner of We Honor Veterans, a pioneering campaign developed by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. As part of the We Honor Veterans program, Calvert Hospice will implement ongoing Veteran-centered education for staff and volunteers to improve the care provided to veterans. For more information visit www.wehonorveterans.org or www.calverthospice.org, or call 410-535-0892.
Overeaters Anonymous support group
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Monday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Lexington Park Library This free hands-on class covers using the new 1940 census data as resources available through the National Archives and Family Search. Basic computer skills are required. Register by calling 301-863-8188 or visiting www.stmalib.org.
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Aug. 4, 10 a.m. Good Samaritan Lutheran Church Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-step program helping people deal with the fear, loneliness, hopelessness and embarrassment experienced by people suffering from compulsive eating. This weekly meeting has participants ranging from morbidly obese to anorexic, all with different symptoms and various difficulties with food. OA's goal is
have changed the world by dreaming big. Dream Big focuses on designers, musicians, astronauts, inventors, athletes, chefs and visionaries. The program features a related story, craft and snack each week. For students in kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information call 410-257-2411.
Parents' Every Child Ready to Read
Aug. 2, 6 p.m. Lexington Park Library Parents and caregivers learn easy activities they can do every day to help their children get ready to read. This program is free. Register by calling 301-863-8188 or visiting www.stmalib.org.
Story time, Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Aug. 2, 6 p.m. Leonardtown Library Children of all ages can bring a stuffed animal to story time and then leave it for a sleepover. Children can pick up their stuffed animals the next day and watch a slide show of their overnight adventures. This program is free. For more information call 301-475-2846.
Oyster Wars talk
Aug. 2, 7 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum Learn about the Oyster Wars and the cannon currently on display in the Calvert Marine Museum lobby for free with Department of Natural Resources historian Gregory Bartles.
Oath of office discussion, debate
Aug. 2, 7-8:30 p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick Hear discussions, debates and comparisons of former President Abraham Lincoln's and President Barack Obama's oaths of office, and their inaugurations and cabinets. For more information call 410-535-0291 or 301855-1862.
to help members abstain from compulsive eating and carry the message of recovery to those who still suffer. For more information, contact Robin Goldstein at 240-561-6899 or email goldsteinrl@yahoo.com.
Junior Sailor Organization pool party
Aug. 10, 7-10 p.m. Outdoor Pool on Cuddihy Road Free admission to the outdoor pool for Sailors E-5 and below. Food will be available for purchase. Sailors bringing a non-military guest, or needing more information, contactYeoman 3rd Class Kerrick Williams at kerrick.williams @navy.mil or 757-0636.
Alcohol PREVENT class
Tuesday-Aug. 2, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Frank Knox Building, Bldg. 2189 Rm. 100 PREVENT is a three-day course that provides strategies and skills to keep 18-25-year-old Sailors mission ready and responsible, contributing members of the Navy. PREVENT supports the command's alcohol and drug prevention efforts and the Navy's right spirit campaign.There will be two PREVENT classes each year for all commands and Sailors ages 18-25 assigned to Patuxent River or Webster Field. For more information, call the NAS Patuxent River DAPA at 301-342-3368.
Naval Health Clinic on Facebook
Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River is on Facebook. Keep up with the latest news by "liking" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NHCPaxRiver. The Facebook page contains information on services, special events and other topics affectingourbeneficiariesandcustomers. Detailed information is available on the Clinic website, www.med.navy.mil/sites/ paxriver/Pages/indexMedHm.aspx.
Vacation Bible School
The Pax River Chapel is now accepting pre-registrations for Vacation Bible School,whichisscheduledforAug.6-10, 8 a.m.-noon at the Religious Program Center.Registerearlytoensureaspot.To volunteer or for more information, contact Religious Program Specialist 2nd ClassThomasHarraldat301-342-3811or DonnaWaldron at 301-863-2480.
FEW Equality Day luncheon
Aug. 7, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. River's Edge Catering and Conference Center FederallyEmployedWomenPaxRiver Chapter hosts a Women's Equality Day luncheon with guest speaker Rear Adm. MichelleHoward,chiefofstafftothedirector for strategic plans and policy, J-5, Joint Staff.Theeventcelebratestheanniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, whichgavewomentherighttovote.Ticketsare$20each.Topurchasetickets,contact Jeanne Facemire at 301-342-0090, or Debbie Sztubinski at 301-342-0063.
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