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NAS ceremony on Sept. 27, 7:20 a.m. At the NAS ﬂag pole NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND Celebrating 70 years of community partnership

VOLUME 70, NUMBER 37

September 26, 2013

Navy continues ‘Thrive in Your Community’ during suicide prevention month

By Patrick Gordon Naval District Washington Waterline writer

September marks Suicide Prevention Month across the U.S. armed forces and Naval District Washington (NDW) is using this month to emphasize how we can all help those who may be at risk. NDW has adopted the Navy’s theme of “Thrive in Your Community.” Sailors, personnel and family members are encouraged to work together at the individual, installation and command levels to help their shipmates if something is wrong. “Using this month to bring suicide awareness to the forefront allows us to remind our coworkers, family members and friends that there are resources on hand to include both written and in person consultations if

More than 200 people from across the air station participated in Naval Air Station Patuxent River’s annual Laps for Life relay at the track Sept. 18, which raises awareness of Suicide Prevention Month in September.

KNOW THE SIGNS

Out-of-character behavior, anxiety, hopelessness, anger, mood changes, feeling trapped and recklessness.

needed,” said Linda Schmid, a Life Skills Educator at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Fleet and Family Support Center. “Part of our duty is to stay connected with each other, and at times ask simple questions — ‘How is your family? Is there anything I can help you with? Are you OK?’ These questions can make a big difference to someone who may be having thoughts of suicide.” While responsibilities, such as family and work obligations contribute to the stress of everyday lives, active-duty service members and their families face

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further demands of deployments, transitions, loss of comrades, battle injuries

and post-traumatic stress disorder, which can all be triggers for suicide.

Knowing the triggers and warning signs of suicide can help people better

help those in their community who may be suffering, sometimes silently. “If you suspect that someone you know is suicidal look for signs of stressful events with feelings of loss,” said Chaplain (Lt.) Jonathan Craig, NDW Regional Chaplains Ofﬁce at Arlington National Cemetery. “Actions, such as giving away possessions, withdrawal from family, friends, school, or work; thoughts like ‘I can’t do anything right,’ or ‘I just can’t take it anymore;’ feelings of

See Laps, Page 6

At 70, Pax River is a-maze-ing By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer It’s ﬁtting that Patuxent River is a naval air station because the sky is where you need to be to fully appreciate the large corn maze pattern celebrating Pax River’s 70 years of community partnership in becoming the center of excellence for naval aviation. This year, Bowles Farms’ A’Maze’N Place, just 20 miles northwest of the air station in Clements, Md., chose to feature the anniversary of NAS Patuxent River for its 15-acre corn maze design, now in its 13th season. “Each year, as a family, we discuss ideas for designs and the designs have to be [based] around events or milestones in Maryland,” said Nancy Wallace, a Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) employee, who, along with her husband Ricky, assists in managing the farm owned by her parents, Tommy and Tina Bowles. Wallace, with the NAVAIR Acquisition Workforce Development and Training Ofﬁce (AIR 1.5), said the idea was suggested by her mother,

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who had read an article in a local newspaper about the installation’s anniversary celebration. “We all know that this county is what it is today because of the base,” Wallace said, “so selecting this as our design was an easy choice.” Maze planning begins early in the year, but the corn is planted as late as possible in order to keep it green and tall, which makes for a more challenging maze. “There really isn’t a desired height we’re trying to reach,” Wallace said. “As most farmers will tell you, your crop is only as good as Mother Nature will allow, but we did install underground irrigation a few years ago to keep the corn maze going in dry weather conditions. That was very helpful last year when we all suffered through a drought.” The Bowles’ family works with a Utah company which

translates their design into a maze layout and then physically cuts out the maze each year when the corn is about a foot tall. “The layout is done on a grid system,” Wallace said. “They mark the trails with mini flags and then they cut the corn with lawnmowers in one day.” After that, Wallace’s uncle, Bill Gainey, maintains the trails as the corn grows. A series of twists and turns, the maze is broken into two phases with one more difficult than the other. “This year, both phases are pretty challenging,” Wallace said, “and for the [young] kids who want to have the maze experience without the overwhelming size of the big maze, we’ve created a small kids maze in the corn.” Each guest or group is given a flag when they enter. There are Corn Cops who patrol the maze and a lookout

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An aerial view of Bowles Farms’ A’Maze’N Place celebrates the 70th anniversary of Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The 15-acre corn maze, featuring a challenging series of twists and turns, opens Sept. 28 and is located at the intersection of Route 234 and Pincushion Road in Clements, Md. tower that ensures constant oversight of everything taking place within the maze. Wallace also explained that guests are given a map to consult, if needed, and there are questions inside the maze that can help when people arrive at a turn they’re not

sure about. “All a guest has to do is raise their ﬂag and one of our Corn Cops will assist them,” she said. “It usually takes between 30 to 45 minutes per phase, but that depends on how good you are and if you’re using the map or not.

But getting lost is part of the fun.” The first corn maze opened in 2001 after Tommy Bowles read an article in a farming publication about a

See Maze, Page 14

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Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus

Mabus orders Security Clearance reviews From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pedro A. Rodriguez

President Barack Obama delivers remarks during a memorial service at the Marine Barracks Washington for the victims of the Washington Navy Yard shootings.

Washington Navy Yard victims honored at memorial service By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jennifer Lebron Defense Media Activity - Navy

Honoring service and sacrifice Michael Arnold, 59, of Lorton, Va.

WASHINGTON (NNS) — Family, friends and co-workers of the 12 people killed in the Sept. 16 shooting at the Washington Navy Yard (WNY) gathered for a memorial ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington on Sept. 22. President Barack Obama joined Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel onstage to speak and reflect on the tragedy that unfolded nearly a week earlier. “You and your family, this Navy family, are still in the early hour of your grief,” said Obama. “And, I am here today to say that there is nothing routine about this tragedy, nothing routine about your loss. Your loved ones will not be forgotten. They will endure in the hearts of the American people and the hearts of the Navy that they helped to keep strong, and the hearts of their co-workers and friends and their neighbors.” Vice Adm. William Hilarides, commander of Naval Sea Systems Command, gave the opening remarks at the ceremony. “It has been an honor for all of us to serve with the 12 great Americans we mourn here today. They loved their country. They loved their Navy. They loved the fleet — the fleet they helped build and sustain” said Hilarides. “These patriots designed and built our ships. They sustained and set the standards for our ships. They connected us to each other and to the fleet. And, they protected and sustained our headquarters. For that service, we honor them. For that service, we will never forget them.” In his remarks, Mabus noted the strong sense of family he has seen as he met with the victims and their families. “We are a family, uniformed and civilian, we work together, serve together, overcome together. As a family, we

Martin Bodrog, 54, of Annandale, Va. Arthur Daniels, 51, of Southeast, Washington, D.C. Sylvia Frasier, 53, Waldorf, Md. Kathy Gaarde, 62, of Woodbridge, Va. John Roger Johnson, 73, of Derwood, Md. Mary Francis Knight, 51, of Reston, Va.

WASHINGTON (NNS) — Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced Sept. 18 three new reviews to better understand the circumstances under which security clearances are granted and renewed. The reviews come in the wake of the tragic Sept. 16 Monday at the Washington Navy Yard. These three rapid reviews will be supplemented by a broader, indepth investigation. Mabus tasked Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Juan Garcia and Navy General Counsel Paul Oostburg Sanz to conduct reviews of: The service record and performance of former Sailor Aaron Alexis. This review is designed to determine the degree to which his conduct on and off duty in the Navy did or did not meet the threshold for the sustainment of his security clearance and fitness for duty. The requirements and processes in place that do or do not require contracting companies to inform the Navy in the event those companies choose to review an employee’s security clearance. In keeping with Secretary Hagel’s order, the entire process and procedures under which security clearances are granted, validated and renewed in the Navy. Mabus wants particular attention paid to the threshold at which conduct issues demand a review of one’s clearance privileges. “I want a complete and comprehensive look at how we grant security clearances, as well as how we decide to renew them,” said Mabus. “We entrust our people with our nation’s secrets and with access to our facilities. We owe them and their families nothing less than the assurance that everyone else who enjoys such a clearance deserves it.” The rapid reviews are due to Mabus on Oct. 1.

Frank Kohler, 50, of Tall Timbers, Md. Kenneth Bernard Proctor, 46, of Waldorf, Md. Vishnu Bhalchandra Pandit, 61, of North Potomac, Md. Gerald L. Read, 58, of Alexandria, Va. Richard Michael Ridgell, 52, of Westminster, Md. grieve together. Together we will assure that they, like those that have gone before them, will be remembered and honored as heroes,” Mabus said. “Because that is what they are, heroes. Ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. An ordinary Monday became a day of extraordinary horror, but also extraordinary heroism.” Those sentiments were echoed by Greenert who said the Navy lost parts of its family. The Navy lost shipmates. “These shipmates dedicated their careers to building and maintaining the finest Navy in the world. They worked alongside one another for a purpose greater than themselves,” Greenert said. “The nature of our Navy family is that we serve together and we depend on each other in times of need. We celebrate each other’s successes and triumphs. And, we grieve together in times of sorrow.” In the wake of the shooting, the Navy responded with support for those affected by the shooting — military, ci-

vilians, contractors and their families — by establishing Emergency Family Assistance Centers (EFAC). The EFACs continue to provide services at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) and WNY. They are located at WNY Building 111, Commander, Navy Installations Command Headquarters (5th floor), and JBAB Building 72, Enteprise Hall. Those needing information about the services offered by the EFACs should call 855-677-1755 for more information. There has been an abundance of support for the Navy and those affected by the shooting. The support is noted and appreciated by the men and women of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), which released the following statement Sept. 20: “The employees and families of NAVSEA are grateful for the outpouring of help and support in recent days. We’ve received many inquiries from those wishing to offer support by making donations. Due to federal regulations, the Navy and NAVSEA cannot solicit or officially endorse nonfederal organizations. Information on organizations offering support may be found at www.ourmilitary.mil.”

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Leaders honor missing, captured service members, families By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department will never stop working to bring captured and missing service members home, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, pledged at a Pentagon ceremony on POW/MIA Recognition Day, Sept. 20. DOD’s commitment to

leave no service member behind extends to the more than 80,000 Americans who remain missing in action, the secretary said. Hagel noted this year marked the 40th anniversary of Operation Homecoming, when hundreds of American prisoners of war returned to freedom from captivity in Vietnam. Retired Navy Rear Adm. Robert H. Shumaker, in the audience for today’s ceremony, was one of those prisoners, the secretary said. “He, along with hundreds of other service members and civilians, endured unspeakable cruelty, attempts at political exploitation, and years of conﬁnement,” Hagel said. “But through courage, resilience, and determination, they survived to return home to a grateful nation.” The secretary said he admires the inner strength that enabled prisoners of war to survive harsh physical and

DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel greets former prisoners of war after a ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept. 20, to remember POWs and service members missing in action. mental abuse at the hands of their captors. “Americans in uniform

today are inspired by the ﬁerce resolve of generations of American POWs,” Hagel

See Hagel, Page 10

News briefs On base:

Online IG Survey Available

A Naval Inspector General survey regarding job satisfaction, health and safety, and overall quality of life aboard the naval air station is available online until Oct. 11 at http://www.ig.navy.mil/NDW-AreaVisit.htm. The survey takes 30-45 minutes to complete and is open to both tenant and NAS employees as well as active-duty military spouses. Responses remain anonymous and are kept confidential.

Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System

The semi-annual NFASS update and verification is due for all active-duty military, Reserve and dependents by the close of business Sept. 30.

‘Te Conozco Bacalao: Communicating Across Cultures’

Oct. 9, 1-3 p.m. River’s Edge Conference Center The Naval Air Systems Command Hispanic/Latino Engagement Action Team and the Equal Employment Opportunity Office are hosting this Hispanic Heritage Month presentation, which features keynote speaker William Cruz, a charismatic lecturer on the diversity that various cultures bring to the corporate environment and strategies for dealing with differences. He focuses on the differences in nonverbal and verbal communications styles across cultures and how these differences can cause misperceptions, misinterpretations and misunderstandings. To register, visit www.eventsbot.com/events/eb684932781/.

Navy Ball Tickets On Sale

Event: Oct. 11 Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center Tickets for the 238th Navy Ball at Naval Air Station Patuxent River are on sale now. This year’s theme highlights the air station’s 70 years of community partnership. The event is open to all station personnel and their guests. Prices vary according to rank and grade. Dress: full dress blues or better for military and formal attire for non-military. Join your shipmates in celebrating this time-honored tradition. Tickets and pricing, email PaxRiverNavyBall@ gmail.com.

Influenza vaccinations

Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River is offering the flu vaccine based on the following schedule: active duty from 8-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Preventive Medicine Department; all other eligible beneficiaries from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays in the Immunization Department. For questions or concerns, call 301-342-4062.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Hotline

this concert hosted by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert. This year’s concert, themed “Defending America with Pride,” honors America’s wounded warriors and their caregivers, and highlights the Navy’s contribution to American efforts in space. Free tickets are available from the Strathmore ticket office at www.strathmore.org/eventstickets and by calling 301-581-5100.

Vanpool Openings: Charles County to Pax River

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Riders needed for current Waldorf to Naval Air Station Patuxent River vanpool. The vanpool leaves from the Park N Ride at 3165 Mattawoman Beantown Road in Waldorf at 6:30 a.m. and travels to the Rear Adm. William A. Moffett Building atrium, building 2272, with a 7:30 a.m. arrival time. The vanpool leaves building 2272 5 p.m. and returns to the Mattawoman Park N Ride by 6 p.m. For pricing and information, contact Jessica Collert at 301-212-6490 or George Clark at 240-216-5571. Find a car/vanpool to other locations at www.commuterconnections.org.

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Guiding Good Choices

Safe Helpline, 877-995-5247; text the Safe Helpline, at 55247; Duty Victim Advocate, 301-481-1057; Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, 301-580-8212

NDW shifts to winter uniform effective Oct. 7. There is no transition period. Uniform of the day: officers/chief petty officers: service dress blue, service khaki or Navy working uniform; E1 to E6: service dress blue, service uniform or Navy working uniform. Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Be the first to call in his location and receive one Center Stage Theater movie ticket; good for any Center Stage movie. The same person cannot win more than once a month. Calls are only accepted between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Call the Tester staff at 301-342-4163. Last week’s winner was AWF2 John Fowler.

Off base:

Public Joint Land Use Study Meeting

Sept. 30, 7-9 p.m. Bay District Volunteer Fire Department The public is invited to learn more about the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) planning process and to provide input on the issues relevant to the JLUS. The JLUS will assess 24 compatibility factors, both man-made and natural factors, such as: noise, aircraft safety zones, frequency interference, alternative energy development, vertical obstructions, interagency coordination, water quality/quantity and roadway capacity. Visit www.paxjlus.com.

Free Navy Band Birthday Concert

Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. The Music Center at Strathmore, Bethesda, Md. The U.S. Navy commemorates its 238th birthday with

Thursdays, Oct. 10 through Nov. 7, 6-8 p.m. 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, Potomac Building Room 14 Leonardtown Parents and caregivers in St. Mary’s County are invited to participate in a series of free interactive workshops which explore the challenges and skills needed to guide adolescents through the critical “drug-free” years. Guiding Good Choices encourages participants to work together, with a certified facilitator, to identify opportunities to reduce family conflict, build family bonds, establish clear and consistent guidelines and teach children skills to resist peer influence. The program is ideal for parents and caregivers of children ages 9-14. Parents and caregivers are asked not to bring children with them. For more information or to register, call 301-475-4200 ext. 1681 or email Matt.Reisdorph@stmarysmd.com.

Volunteer opportunities: Basketball Officials

The Maryland Basketball Officials’ Association is recruiting potential officials for high school games in Southern Maryland and metro area. Classes begin in late September. Contact Chris Sole at 301-899-7346 or jcsole@msn.com.

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A token of thanks...

Commands honor Ombudsmen across air station I Am an Ombudsman

I am not a crutch. But I can support you. I am not a counselor. But I know one. I am not a taxi driver. But I can steer you in the right direction. I am not a rescuer. But I can help save lives. I am not a baby sitter. But I can refer you to a caregiver. I am not a gossiper. But I am a great listener. I am not an enabler. But I can provide tools to empower you. I am not a master of anything. But I know many experts who understand your need. I am not a Recreation or Health Specialist. But I am concerned about your Morale, Welfare & Health. I am not a busybody as I’ve been called. But I am an Ofﬁcial Command Representative. I am a Navy Family Ombudsman And I am of service to You The Navy Family — Gayle Brinkley

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Ombudsmen from commands around Naval Air Station Patuxent River were honored during an Ombudsman Appreciation Luncheon on Sept. 16. Navy Family Ombudsmen are key resources for family members and a liaison between the command and families. For more information about Pax River’s Ombudsmen, contact Pamela Valliere, the NAS Ombudsman Coordinator, at 301-757-1861.

See more FFSC classes on Facebook. retired military and Reservist. Reservations are necessary and can be made at FFSC or by calling 301-342-4911.

Ready Navy/Operation Prepare

Hurricane Season is in full swing! Be Ready and get your free an information packet on how to prepare for Hurricane Season and other emergencies at the Fleet and Family Support Center.

All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center, 21993 Bundy Road, building 2090, unless otherwise noted. Classes and programs are open to active-duty and

Playgroup at Glenn Forest Community Center

Sept. 26, 10-11 a.m. Moms, dads and caregivers are invited to bring their children for playtime at the Glenn Forest Community Center.

Stress Management

Sept. 26, 1-2:30 p.m. Stress is a part of life. In this class you will understand how your beliefs and thought process has an impact on how you deal with stress. Participants will walk away with speciﬁc actions to manage stress that they can incorporate into their life immediately.

IA Indoctrination

Register by Sept. 27 Class: Sept. 30 through Oct. 4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individuals who have been selected for Individual Augmentee (IA) are encouraged to report to the Fleet and Family Support Center on temporary duty orders for this weeklong process. Take care of all of your IA needs through this one-stop shop. Spouses are encouraged to attend from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 2 to hear recently returned IA’s experiences and important information for family support issues.

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Thursday, September 26 6:30 p.m., Elysium In the year 2154, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy, who live on a man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated Earth. The people of Earth are desperate to escape the planet’s crime and poverty to get the state-ofthe-art medical care available on Elysium, but some in Elysium will stop at nothing to preserve their citizens’ lifestyle. The only man with the chance to bring equality to these worlds is Max. With his life hanging in the balance, he reluctantly takes on a dangerous mission — one that pits him against Elysium’s Secretary Delacourt and her hard-line forces. Rated: R (1 hr, 49 min) Friday, September 27 6:30 p.m., Mortal Instruments: City of Bones A seemingly ordinary teenager, Clary Fray, discovers she is the descendant of a line of Shadowhunters, a secret cadre of young halfangel warriors locked in an

battle to protect our world from demons. After the disappearance of her mother, Clary must join forces with a group of Shadowhunters, who introduce her to a dangerous alternate New York called Downworld, filled with demons, warlocks, vampires, werewolves and other deadly creatures. Based on the worldwide best-selling book series. Rated: PG-13 (2 hr, 10 min) 9:30 p.m., You’re Next A chilling warning scrawled in blood on a neighbor’s wall starts an

evening of bloody mayhem for the Davison family. A lively reunion is abruptly brought to an end when a gang of mysterious killers, disguised in animal masks, wage an all-out assault on the Davison’s secluded home. Using a series of sophisticated traps, axes, crossbows and machetes, the family are slaughtered one by one until nowhere is safe. But neither the attackers, nor their victims, have counted on Erin; an innocent girlfriend who has the killer instinct to ﬁght back. Rated: R (1 hr, 35 min)

Saturday, September 28 4 p.m., Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon, continues his epic journey to fulfill his destiny, as he teams with his demigod friends to retrieve the Golden Fleece, which has the power to save their home and training ground, Camp Half-Blood. Rated: PG (1 hr, 46 min) 6:30 p.m., Lee Daniels’ The Butler The story of a White House butler who served eight American presidents

over three decades. The ﬁlm traces the dramatic changes that swept American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man’s life and family. Rated: PG-13 (2 hr, 6 min) 9:30 p.m., Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Sunday, September 29 2 p.m., Lee Daniels’ The Butler Monday and Tuesday No Movies

Wednesday, October 2 6:30 p.m., Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Wednesday Night Special: Buy any size soda, get a small popcorn free. Wednesday and Friday Liberty Special: E1-E6 receive free admission. Thursday Night Special: Buy one ticket, get the second at half-price. Frequent Moviegoer Ticket: After 10 visits, 11th admission is free.

Mattapany (Quarters A) located off of Millstone Road This haunted house and zombie walk is sure to be a hit. Music, haunted hayrides and more. Event for families with youths ages 10 and older. Cost: $5 per person to be paid at event; cash only.

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Walk a Peaceful Mile

Oct. 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Historic Mattapany House Circle off Millstone Road This is a Domestic Violence Awareness Month event. Morale Welfare and Recreation and the Fleet and Family Support Center partner in this walk to stop Domestic Violence. Register in advance by calling 301-342-4911. Sameday registration begins at 10:40 a.m. Participants may begin walking at any time during the event. Open to anyone base access. Drawings held hourly.

Haunted House and Zombie Walk Oct. 18 and 19, 6-10 p.m.

Sept. 27 Join us at the River’s Edge for an exciting evening of fabulous food, music and dancing. On the menu: carved prime rib, baked potatoes, pasta station, raw oyster bar, fruit cobbler and more. Half-hour dance lessons start at 5:30 p.m. with advance enrollment. Dinner from 5:30-7 p.m. and dancing until 10 p.m. Cost: $16.95, members and $18.95, nonmembers; coupons redeemable. Call for reservations and details.

Comics on Duty

Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m. appetizers, 7 p.m. show An evening of entertainers, appetizers and cash bar. Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets are available at River’s Edge and the Information, Tickets and Tours Ofﬁce. This show normally sells out, so get your tickets early.

Cedar Point Golf Course

Senior Men’s Club Championship

Registration ends Oct. 7 Event: Oct. 12-13 This is a two-day, 36-hole tournament. Players must be at least 50 years old as of Oct. 12, 2013. Open to all eligible patrons with a valid U.S.G.A handicap. Cost: $ 60 per player, $40 for Pass holders; includes greens fees and prizes. Assigned tee times and pairings. Flights by handicap.

St. Nicolas Chapel Service Schedule Catholic Services

Mass: Sundays at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Weekdays at 11:35 a.m. Continuing Catholic Development (CCD): Sundays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Protestant Services Worship: Sundays at 11 a.m. Men’s Discipleship: Sunday, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Religious Programming Center Women’s Study: Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. and Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Religious Programming Center

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Continued from 1 desperation, anger, guilt or worthlessness.” Craig said to also look for physical signs such as a lack of interest in appearance or disturbed sleep, which may also be symptoms that an individual may be suicidal. “Ask, care and treat,” Schmid said. “If you notice out-of-character behavior you have to ask the sometimes uncomfortable questions. While we often think mentioning ‘suicide’ as taboo, we have to be able to ask, ‘Are you thinking about suicide?’” If an individual is having suicidal thoughts or displaying suicidal actions many resources are available. Base chaplains, Fleet and Family Service Centers and local medical facilities are sources where an individual can get person-to-person attention. Other resources include the Military OneSource website, www.militaryonesource. mil; The Navy Personnel Command Suicide Prevention website, www.suicide. navy.mil; and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 800-273-8255. Connie Hempel, Naval Air Station Patuxent River Public Affairs, contributed to this article.

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families are still waiting for a breakthrough. “Words and promises cannot make the lingering uncertainty and heartache go away,” he said. “But I hope it provides comfort to know that as long as members of our armed forces remain unaccounted for, the Department of Defense will do whatever we can to find them and bring them home.” Hagel said that as the black-and-white flag honoring America’s prisoners of war and missing in action is raised in communities across America today, “We pledge to live by its creed, ‘You are Not Forgotten.’ We as a country are committed to our former POWs, our missing, and their families, . just as we are committed to those who wear the uniform today.” The POW/MIA flag is a symbol and a call to action, Dempsey said. “For wherever our missing lie, wherever a prisoner waits, we will remain committed to freeing them,” he said. More families deserve closure, the chairman said. “More of those who’ve worn our nation’s cloth deserve to come home,” he added. Dempsey said the department will not rest or “call our mission complete, until our family is whole again.”

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From top right, Anthony Manich and Michael Glover from the Program Management Competency (AIR 1.0) share information with two attendees during the AIR 1.0 Acquisition Program Support Fair held Sept. 10 on the ﬁrst ﬂoor atrium of the Rear Adm. William A. Moffett Building 2272 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Manich, AIR 1.0’s deputy assistant commander for Acquisition, organized the fair to show how the competencies of AIR 1.0 support the NAVAIR program management workforce.

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Poker Walk in Leonardtown

Friday, 5-8 p.m. Registration table on Leonardtown Square Poker Walk with card pickups at businesses in Leonardtown to beneﬁt the Greenwell Foundation and Southern Maryland Vacations for Vets. Door prizes and rafﬂes, live music by the Bar Dogs; $20 per hand (5 card and 7 card draw). Prizes for high and low hand. Food and drink available at local restaurants. Visit www.greenwellfoundation.org or www.vac4vets.org. Rain date Sept. 28.

‘Ruby Ridge to Freedom’ Author Sara Weaver

Saturday, Oct 5, 6-9 p.m. Leonardtown Baptist Church, Leonardtown Sara was a 16-year-old girl when she watched her little brother and mother die during an 11-day siege on a mountain top in Idaho called Ruby Ridge. Her story continues with the transformation in her heart that changed the course of her life. Sara is now an author and public speaker dedicated to helping others through their own personal challenges. Free. For more information visit www. lbcmd.org.

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Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum Experience life and work in an oyster packing house. Practice with oyster tongs off the seawall and try your hand at lifting fully loaded oyster baskets. In the shucking room, shuck oysters and sing work songs wearing your apron and gloves in your shucking stall; ﬁnd out how much you could earn shucking. Learn about oyster biology from our giant oyster, Rock E. Feller. Free.

1812 Fair and Re-enactment

Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, St. Leonard In 1814, war reached the shores of Southern Maryland. At the mouth of St. Leonard Creek, on property that is now part of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, Maryland’s largest naval engagement occurred. This living history event puts you in the middle of life in Southern Maryland during the early 1800s. This event features tactical demonstrations and re-enactments, camp life, live entertainment, crafts, music and hands-on activities. After the day’s activities, experience happy hour 1812-style! Join the festivities at “Patterson’s Pint,” our version of a tavern in the 1800s. Enjoy an evening ﬁlled with live period music, games, drink, food and fun. See website for fees at www.jefpat.org.

Six more for Meyer

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From left, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Johnnie Moss from Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers headquarters, reenlists Chief Aviation Electrician’s Mate William Meyer on July 26 for six more years of Navy service. Meyer is assigned to FRC Mid-Atlantic Site Patuxent River as a division and quality assurance officer. Meyer was reenlisted at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, where he is a volunteer firefighter.

Lecture: The Rise and Fall of the Neogene Giant Sharks

Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum Dr. Bretton Kent, instructor in animal diversity and biology of extinct animals at University of Maryland College Park, will discuss the evolution and extinction of the many different species of giant sharks; a 20 millionyear story that gave rise to megalodon — one of the largest macro-predators this world has ever known. he truly lost it and it took a little convincing — but here we are in our 13th season.” A’Maze’N Place opens Sept. 28 and runs through Oct. 27. Hours of operation are Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Monday through Friday by appointment. Admission is $10. Children ages 3 and younger are free. Other activities are also available for children, and families can pick pumpkins for an additional fee. For more information, visit www.bowlesfarms.com.

Surprise for Farmer’s spouse during promotion

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Jackie Hill, left, wife of Capt. Bob Farmer, right, is presented the Military Spouse Medal on Aug. 31. She was presented the medal during Farmer’s promotion ceremony for her support throughout his career. Farmer is the executive director of Naval Air Systems Command Logistics and Industrial Operations (AIR 6.0).

Gonzalez-Restrepo re-ups for three more

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Lt. Cmdr. Kimberly Littel, right, reenlists Petty Ofﬁcer 1st Class Juan M. GonzalezRestrepo, an aircrew survival equipmentman, for three more years on Sept. 6.

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