March 22, 2012 Tester

Volume 69, Number 12

Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland

March 22, 2012

New commander takes flight at U.S. Naval Test Pilot School

By Paula A. Paige NAWCAD Public Affairs With one leader pledging to ensure the continuation of the organizational mission and the other reflecting on its legacy, the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School hosted a change of command ceremony March 16.

TPS staff and family gathered in Hangar Bay 110 to welcome Cmdr. Brandt Moslener as he took the reins from Cmdr. Andrew Lynch, who will march into a new role supporting NAVAIR’s H-60 Helicopters program.

“We are the stewards of one of the finest organizations in the world and we must continue to look forward while preserving the rich heritage of the past,” Moslener told the audience gathered for the afternoon ceremony.

“Your most significant contribution is not necessarily your technical expertise or your years of experience. It’s your passion for what you do that makes the school greater than the sum of its parts.”

TPS provides instruction to experienced pilots, flight officers and engineers in the processes and techniques of aircraft and systems test and evaluation. The school investigates and develops new flight-test techniques, publishes manuals for the aviation-test community for standardization of flight-test techniques and project reporting and conducts special projects.

U.S. Navy photo by Liz Wolter

Cmdr. Brandt A. Moslener, left, and Cmdr. Andrew C. Lynch shake hands during the March 16 change of command at the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School. Moslener relieved Lynch, who is reporting to the Naval Air Systems Command to support the H-60 Helicopters program.

Outgoing commander Lynch noted in his remarks that Cmdr. Sid Sherby, the first TPS commander, was tasked with solving a problem, not with establishing a school.

“His ingenuity backed by technical rigor and education … still lives in all of us at the Test Pilot School,” Lynch said.“It is that special

brand of critical thinking that enables our graduates to pilot … air and space vehicles; create aerospace textbooks and even steer high, and sometimes cumbersome, organizations toward a great goal.”

The former executive officer for TPS, Moslener’s operational tours include Patrol

Navy commander takes reins as new (VX) 23 leader

By Doug Abbotts NAWCAD Public Affairs Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23, or (VX) 23, welcomed its new leader in a change of command ceremony March 23 at Hangar 201.

Navy Cmdr. Thomas "Lou" Tennant, the former Chief Test Pilot for VX- 23 since September 2010, replaced Marine Col. Charles Gray, who will become program manager for the AV-8 Harrier.

"We have accomplished much over the last year and a half; we have shown tremendous leadership, discipline and teamwork. We will continue to need those qualities going forward, because the hard work has just begun," Tennant told the group of more than 600 people gathered for the afternoon event.

With more than 470 personnel, VX-23 supports the research, development, test and evaluation of fixed wing tactical aircraft by providing aircraft and pilot assets, maintenance service, safety oversight and facility support. VX- 23 supports the squadron's F/A-18A-F, EA-6B, EA18G, and T-45A/C aircraft. The squadron conducts operations from a facility that includes three large

Squadron Eight, known as VP-8, NAS Jacksonville, Fla., as ordnance branch officer and pilot Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization officer; and Patrol Squadron 26, known as VP-26, NAS Brunswick, Maine, as safety/NATOPS officer and maintenance officer.

His deployments include Sigonella, Sicily, supporting various operations over the former republic of Yugoslavia as well as Operation Enduring Freedom; and Keflavik, Iceland, in support of Commander Fleet Air Keflavik initiatives.

Moslener’s shore tours include TPS, both as a student of Class 120 and as a staff instructor pilot; AirTest and Evaluation Squadron 20, known as VX-20, as operations officer and as a project officer; and the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program Office, known as PMA-290, where he served as P-3 Class Desk, P-3 Acoustics Integrated Product Team lead and P-8 IPT lead.

A native of Pennington, N.J., Moslener holds a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from Auburn University and a master’s in the same discipline from the University of Alabama. He was commissioned in December 1992 and upon completion of flight training, was designated a naval aviator in December 1995.

-- GaryYounger contributed to this report

News Briefs Meet Miss America

Laura Kaeppeler, Miss America 2012, is at NAS Patuxent River today, 11 a.m. - noon. Meet her (and get your picture taken, to prove it) at the Library parking lot at the corner of Cedar Point and Tate Roads. First 500 military in uniform get a hot dog, too. Brought to you by the USO.

Women's History Month Banquet

"Women's Education -Women's Empowerment" is the theme of this year's St. Mary's County Commission for Women annual dinner banquet, set for March 22 at 6 p.m., at the Dr. James Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown.

SMHEC Open House

Cmdr. Thomas "Lou" Tennant accepts command of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23 from Marine Col. Charles Gray in ceremonies last week at NAS Patuxent River, Md. hangars, and also operates and maintains a TC-7 catapult and MK-7 arresting gear facility.

Raised in Tulsa, Okla., Tennant was commissioned through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program at the University of Notre Dame in 1990, where he earned a bachelor's degree in me-

chanical engineering. A naval aviator since 1993, Tennant attended Naval Postgraduate School, Naval Test Pilot School and received his master's degree in aeronautical engineering.

His previous assignments include a deployment to the Mediter-

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The public is invited to the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center Open House, March 22, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

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

I.A. Homecoming

Come support our troops and their families on March 29. Parade begins at 4:35 p.m.; ceremony begins at 5 p.m.; at the Moffett Building Atrium.

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U.S. and allies benefit from spike in air-to-air missile sales

By Jamie Cosgrove Program Executive Office Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons Public Affairs Reflecting a recent report on international arms transfers, one of the Navy’s oldest, affordable and most successful air-to-air missiles has seen heightened interest in foreign military sales.

The AIM-9 Sidewinder short-range, air-to-air missile, carried primarily by tactical aircraft, entered service with the Navy in the mid-1950s; variants and upgrades remain in active service worldwide.

The volume of worldwide arms transfers in 20072011 was 24 percent higher than in 2002-2006 and the five largest arms importers in 2007-2011 were all Asian states, according to new data on international arms transfers published March 19 by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Asia and Oceania accounted for 44 percent of global arms imports, followed

by Europe (19 percent), the Middle East (17 percent), the Americas (11 percent) and Africa (9 percent), the report said.

India was the world's largest recipient of arms, accounting for 10 percent of global arms imports, SPRI reported. The four next largest recipients of arms in 20072011 were South Korea (6 percent of arms transfers), Pakistan (5 percent), China (5 percent) and Singapore (4 percent).

“The future is bright for the AIM-9X program as robust international sales lower the procurement costs for all purchasers, including the U.S. government,” said Rick Cooley, deputy program manager for international programs for the Navy’s Air-to-Air Missile program office, known as PMA-259. PMA-259 manages all AIM-9X FMS under U.S. Navy agreements or as part of munition procurements under U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft FMS agreements.

In recent years, international sales for the joint Navy and Air Force AIM-9X Sidewinder program have comprised almost half of the program’s production. The Sidewinder is the most widely used air-to-air missile, employed by more than 40 nations.

In late December 2011, Saudi Arabia and South Ko-

U.S. Air Force photo

An Air Force F-15 pilot checks an AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder missile on a preflight inspection. rea became the first international purchasers of the latest generation of the Sidewinder family, the infraredguided AIM-9X-2 Block II missile system, for employment on their unique F-15 aircraft. Both countries are introducing Block II missiles into their existing AIM-9X missile inventory, promising to greatly improve the capability to counter advanced air-to-air threats.

Valued at $29.4 billion, Saudi Arabia’s 154 AIM-9X Block II missile procurement is part of a long-anticipated F-15SA FMS case with the U.S. Air Force. The FMS agreement with Saudi Arabia provides for production of 84 new Boeing F-15SA fighter aircraft, modernization of

70 existing aircraft, as well as munitions and other defense articles. South Korea accepted a U.S. Navy FMS case valued at $22.5 million that provides for 19 AIM-9X Block II missiles.

The U.S. Navy intends to award Raytheon Co. a contract to manufacture the missiles in March 2012 and deliver missiles to both countries in 2014.

“International purchasers who procure AIM-9X Block II, such as Saudi Arabia and South Korea, not only enjoy reduced unit costs from combined U.S. government/FMS buys, but field transformational warfighting capability,” Cooley said.

Fauxtesters test security for Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield Story and photos

By Chris Basham Tester Editor As part of this week's Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield exercise, a group of Pax River volunteers staged protest demonstrations at Gate 2 on Monday morning, and at Gate 1 on Tuesday morning. While waving signs and shouting antiwar and antigovernment sentiments, the imitation protesters fielded a few impassioned counter-protests from drivers traveling northbound on Route 235.

"We're here to help with Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield so that Security will, in the event of a real protest, will be able to act swiftly and know whose jurisdiction is where," said Stephanie Lance. "STOP THE WAR! STOP THE KILLING!" Beverly Jeffas of the NAS Patuxent River Safety Department was on hand to observe the protesters, "to make sure where they are is safe, so they don't get too close to the road or step into a chuckhole in the grass, and hopefully not to administer CPR or anything," Jeffas explained. "Have you looked at the faces of the people driving by? They

Laicy Kusmuch, left, Debbie Starr and Stephanie Lance stage a "protest" outside Gate 1 on March 20 at about 10 a.m. to test local and Navy law enforcement's response to incidents just outside the fenceline as part of Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield. are not happy."

Pax River has seen genuine protesters outside Gate 1 in the past, Jeffas said, generally in response to contracting disputes.

"It's a high-visibility area, so one company didn't get a contract and thought it was not fair and

protested at Gate 1, but never a political protest," Jeffas said. "That was a long time ago."

Within 18 minutes of the protest launch, Naval District Washington Police and St. Mary's County Sheriff's deputies were on the scene to ensure that the protesters did not

NDW Police Officer Sidney Thompson, left, explains that protesters are allowed to state their case on federal property, so long as they do not disrupt traffic or create a public safety risk. With him is NDW Police Officer Andrew Demory and NAS Patuxent River Safety Officer Beverly Jeffas, center. Protesters Stephanie Lance, Debbie Starr and Laicy Kusmuch listen while NAS Patuxent River program director for Training and Readiness Craig Buist calls in an assessment of the developing situation. disrupt traffic. Law enforcement jurisdiction at the gates requires cooperation between Navy and County offices, because the grassy areas adjacent to the gates are federal property while the roads are not.

The protesters asserted their right to free speech, and continued their

demonstration while officers observed.

"As long as you're not disrupting traffic and it's peaceful, like you are now, sure," said NDW Police Officer Andrew Demory, when confronted by a protester. "Go ahead; protest."

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6 reasons why Green Hornet team is racking up environmental awards

By Trista Macauley PMA-265 communications support No wonder they’re dubbed the “Green Hornets.”

For the sixth consecutive year, the F/A18 and EA-18G Program Office, known as PMA-265, has earned a Chief of Naval Operations Environmental Award for its commitment and leadership support of pollution reduction and safety readiness.

Navy officials announced PMA 265’s win in the Environmental Excellence in Weapon System Acquisition, Large Program, Individual or Team category Feb. 22. In addition to achieving six CNO Environmental Awards, the organization won Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award level honors in 2003 and 2009.

PMA-265, which manages the variants and subsystems of the F/A-18A-D Hornet, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft for the Navy’s Tactical Aircraft Programs, known as PEO (T), balances environmental, safety and occupational health concerns with operational needs.

The program’s Green Hornet team manages all environmental, safety, and occupational health aspects for the F/A and EA-18G with its systems engineering and decision-making processes.

As the primary tactical aircraft of the Navy, the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is the fo-

cal point of various energy and environmental initiatives. Michael Rudy, the organization’s ESOH program manager, shared six examples of how PMA-265 has cut its carbon footprint and improved safety while earning salutes from naval leaders: PROACTIVE: PMA-265 has been successful in its environmental programs by proactively seeking to mitigate any potential environmental problem in the initial design stage, Rudy said. For example, the final configuration of the Super Hornet contains 40 percent fewer parts and 50 percent fewer cadmium-plated fasteners, Rudy said.

(Cadmium is toxic and can have a negative impact on the environment). PMA-265 also designed halon, an ozone-depleting substance, out of the engine fire-suppression system in compliance with international standards.

LEADERSHIP SUPPORT: “The F/A-18 and EA-18G’s leadership has consistently supported ESOH programs and led the Navy in finding ways to make our aircraft safer for its personnel,” Rudy said. This included Retired Vice Adm. Joe Dyer, PMA265’s program manager from 1994-1997, who invested in initiatives to remove chromium, a potentially harmful element, from the primer on our aircraft; and Captains Mark Darrah and Frank Morley, who led jet-noise reduction initiatives.”

ENERGY SECURITY: The Super Hornet is the first Navy aircraft to demonstrate al-

CMC Corner Your contribution could make a big difference

By R. Mark Cummings NAS Patuxent River Command Master Chief We're in the third week of the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society Fund Drive.

Last week, I wrote about all the great things that NMCRS does for the Sailors and Marines they serve.

This week, I promised to share how the NMCRS impacted me as a young Sailor in a very special way.

In 1985, I reported to Naval Communications Station, Stockton, Calif., as a brand new Electronics Technician Third Class fresh out of "A" and "C" school. During that tour, I received an American Red Cross message with bad news. My grandmother back in Pennsylvania had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and she only had five to seven days to live. I hadn't near enough money to afford a round trip plane ticket for my wife, my baby daughter, and myself so I was really distraught that I would not be able to get home to see my grandmother before she passed.

Enter my chain of command and the NMCRS.

My command leadership, knowing my situation and what could be done to help me, contacted NMCRS and they in turn did two things: 1. They contacted the airlines and negotiated a special rate of a little over 400 dollars for the flights.

2. They gave me a 10-month, interestfree loan to pay for these special tickets.

With this quick assistance, my family and I were able to fly home and see my grandmother the night before she died. Family members told me that they thought she held on long enough to get to hold my daughter, her first greatgrandchild, one last time.

Someone's contribution to NMCRS made this all possible for me and I am eternally grateful for the help I received. Maybe you can make this kind of difference this year. You never know what good your contribution might do for the life of a service man or woman.

NOTE: I am retiring from Naval service on April 27. To attend my ceremony at the VX-1 hangar at 10 a.m., please RSVP at https://einvitations.afit.edu/Cummings87 2/anim.cfm.

U.S. Navy file photo by Kelly Schindler

For the sixth consecutive year, the F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office’s (PMA-265) Green Hornet team has snagged a CNO Environmental Excellence Award for its focus on energy efficiency, pollution reduction and safety. PMA-265 manages the variants and subsystems of the F/A-18A-D Hornet, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, pictured, and EA-18G Growler aircraft for the Navy’s Tactical Aircraft Programs PEO (T). ternative fuel capability using a 50/50 blend of camelina biofuel and the Navy's primary jet fuel, jet propellant-5. The Green Hornet, an F/A-18F Super Hornet, successfully flight-tested a 50/50 blend of camelinabased fuel and conventional petroleumbased JP-5 jet fuel on April 22, 2010: Earth Day. The Green Hornet was also used as a backdrop for President Obama’s major policy announcement on energy security that year. The Green Hornet team also leads biofuel testing with other Navy aircraft. The Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron successfully demonstrated the camelina-JP5 biofuel blend at the Sept. 2011 NAS Patuxent River Air Expo. Green Hornet testing continues, with a carrier trial slated for summer 2012.

NOISE CONTROL: PEO (T) and PMA265 have partnered with several organizations on noise-reduction technologies.

PMA-265’s F414 engine-noise reduction program continues to support research and development of mechanical chevrons,

which mix the jet plume faster to reduce noise. A seven-decibel reduction was demonstrated in the range identified as the most hazardous for personnel noise exposure. This will be the first installation of jet noise reduction technology on any DoD high-performance tactical aircraft, Rudy said.

RECYCLING: PMA-265 promotes increased recycling and reuse of Hornet parts when the aircraft enters demilitarization and disposal, often going beyond recycling and reuse of parts identified by the Naval Supply Systems Command “save” list.

PROMISE: PMA-265 sponsors promising technology initiatives for reducing emission levels associated with high-power engines used in the Hornet aircraft, Rudy said. Air emission and fuel consumption reductions are the goal of the Trapped Vortex Combustor project, where partially combusted air from the cavities mixes with the main airflow, reducing the carbon footprint without compromising the engine’s performance.

History and Heritage note

By R. Mark Cummings NAS Patuxent River Command Master Chief Have you heard of the Admiral of the Navy?

It was established as the most senior position in the Navy on March 24,1903. Only one Officer held the position: Admiral of the Navy George Dewey.

How did the position come to be? It goes back to the Spanish-American War. On April 26, 1898, Commodore Dewey, commander of the Navy’s Asiatic Station, received the following orders: "War has commenced between the United States and Spain. Proceed at once to Philippine Islands. Commence operations at once, particularly against the Spanish fleet.

You must capture vessels or destroy. Use utmost endeavors.”

On April 27, 1898, Commodore Dewey sailed from China to encounter the Spanish at Manila Bay in the Philippines. He stopped at the mouth of the bay late on the night of April 30, and the following morning gave the

order to attack at first light, by saying the now famous words: "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley."

Within six hours on May 1, he had sunk or captured the entire Spanish Pacific fleet under Admiral Patricio Montojo y Pasarón, silencing the shore batteries at Manila with the loss of only one life on the American side.

News of the victory in the Battle of Manila Bay made Commodore Dewey a great hero in the United States; he was promoted to Rear Admiral. With the McKinley administration’s decision to place the Philippines under American control, Dewey helped General Wesley Merritt in taking formal possession of Manila on Aug. 13, 1898.

Rear Adm. Dewey returned to America to a hero's welcome, and by act of Congress was made Admiral of the Navy in 1899. A special military decoration, the Dewey Medal, was also named in his honor.

As a special tribute after he passed retirement age, Admiral Dewey officially remained on active duty and served as President of the Navy Board until his death in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 16, 1917.

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

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

Hours of Operation

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

Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Exceptional Family Member Program

EFMP is a DoD program addressing the special needs of NAS Pax River military families. Sailors who have a family member with a medical or educational disability must enroll in the EFMP so the Navy can do its part in caring for any EFM needs through appropriate assignments and by providing helpful information and referral resources.

NAS Patuxent River EFMP Survey

NAS Patuxent River would like to learn more about the needs of the local EFMP population through a short, voluntary and anonymous survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QGD75R5. Look at the MWR E-News for future EFMP topics and events. For more EFMP information please contact James Lettner at james.lettner@navy.mil.

Clinical Counseling Services

FFSC Clinical Counseling can improve the quality of life of service members and their families by addressing stressors caused by family hardships, marital conflicts, parent/child issues, money concerns, frequent moves, health and environmental factors and other difficulties. For an appointment with a counselor, call 202-685-6019.

Play Group at Glenn Forest Community Center

Thursdays; 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Moms, dads and caregivers may bring their children for playtime, activities and to meet other military families. Ages 0 through preschool. Open to all military families.

Veterans Benefits Assistance Appointments

Meet with a Disabled American Veterans Representative or a local Veterans Affairs Representative. Call the Fleet and Family Support Center at 301-342-4911 to schedule an appointment.

Roth TSP option: is it for you?

March 28; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

The federal Thrift Saving Plan will add a new Roth option in the spring of 2012. In this workshop, explore what the Roth is, and if you could benefit; eligible to both uniformed services and active federal employees.

SAPR Advocate Training

March 26-29, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

A victim advocate is a trained volunteer who provides effective and appropriate

support and guidance for victims of sexual assault. This training will prepare volunteers for the initial contact with victims and helps them through the investigative, medical, and judicial processes that they opt to pursue. Current advocates may earn refresher hours. SAPR Liaisons, call for information.

Budgeting for Baby at Bldg. 401

March 28, 10 a.m. - noon The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society will illustrate the hidden costs of a growing family. All Navy and Marine Corps service members who attend will receive a new layette worth more than $100.

Ombudsman Basic Training

March 29-30, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Are you a newly appointed Command Ombudsman? Join us for this 2-day, required training at the Fleet and Family Support Center. Learn all that you will need to be a successful Ombudsman.

IA Indoctrination

make a lasting impression to stay ahead of the game.

Ombudsman Assembly

April 3; 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Fleet and Family Support Center Bldg 2090 The Ombudsman Assembly is an important component of the Ombudsman Program. The assembly allows Ombudsmen to stay in touch with each other and to 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.

IA/Spouse Brief

April 4; 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Spouses are encouraged to attend to hear recently returned IA's experiences and important information for family support issues.

April 2-6; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Individuals selected for Individual Augmentee are strongly encouraged to report to Fleet and Family Support Center on TAD orders for this weeklong process. Presenters will take care of all of your IA needs through this one-stop shop. All members must preregister no later than March 30.

Planning for Retirement

How to Work a Job Fair

Personal Communication

April 3; 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Intimidated by the cattle call we all know as the job fair? Learn how to navigate and maximize the job fair experience. Create your own "30 second commercial." Learn about the "do's and don'ts" and how to

April 4; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

An interactive program introduces the basic concepts of retirement planning, including the military retirement pay plans, Thrift Savings Plan and Individual Retirement Accounts.

April 10; 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Improve your personal communication skills at a one-session workshop. Learn about different communication styles, conflict resolution, and ways to develop more effective speaking and listening skills.

NAWCAD announces demonstration of germanium laser technology

By Doug Abbotts Naval Air Warfare Center-Aircraft Division Public Affairs A recent demonstration that uses particles of light instead of electricity to transfer and process information is being praised for its ability to significantly reduce power usage while providing more electronic capabilities.

The process involves placing a Highly Integrated Photonics network on a chip made from germanium, a lustrous, hard, grayish-white metalloid in the carbon group, chemically similar to tin and silicon.

The isolated element is a semiconductor, with an appearance similar to elemental silicon.

The germanium laser technology was achieved under a Naval Air Warfare CenterAircraft Division contract led by project manager Chuck Caposell, who initiated the effort and managed the research.

"The scientific community has been working toward a demonstration like this - photons performing many of the functions that electrons have performed on computer chips -- providing a significant reduction in power consumption for decades," said Caposell.

The initial Fully Laser Integrated Photonics effort consisted of demonstrating a germanium laser as its main goal but also included other aspects of the design and development of the next generation of multi-core processor chips optically interconnected.

The team that conducted this research and development for the Navy included APIC Corporation as the prime contractor with MIT and Stanford University as subcontractors.

Creating a silicon-compatible light source such as germanium on the semiconductor has been a key missing piece for economical mass manufacturing of photonic semiconductor chips. Photonic chips use particles of light instead of electricity to transfer and process information, consuming much less power while producing much more capability compared to electronics. Because silicon is the base material for the worldwide semiconductor industry, if the light source is not silicon-compatible, the chip cannot be manufactured economically in mass production. Germanium is

compatible with silicon and is an element commonly used in semiconductors.

While there is much work to do, the computer industry could feel the first effects of this opportunity. The explosion in bandwidth requirements and data centers worldwide has resulted in enormous amounts of energy needed to satisfy the demand of power-hungry electronic processors. Photonic chips use a fraction of the power currently needed because photons do not generate heat. Much of the cooling needed in computers and data centers also would be unnecessary, cascading the savings effect on the energy needed. Along with the energy savings, optical data communications networks provide massive increases in processor speed and computational capabilities.

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

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Fire Scouts take steps to arm unmanned helicopter

By Jamie Cosgrove Program Executive Office Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons Public Affairs A team at Webster Field Annex is working briskly to support an urgent Navy request to weaponize the MQ-8B Fire Scout, marking the first time the Navy will arm an unmanned aircraft.

The Fire Scout team and NAVAIR’s structures rotary-wing division personnel conducted the first of a series of tests March 7 on the newly installed hardware, which will gauge how the system will operate in the shipboard environment.

“This is the very first weaponization program on this aircraft,” said Jeremy Moore, Fire Scout weapons system integration lead. Part of the Rapid Deployment Capability acquisition process, “it was identified by the fleet as an urgent need for joint forces, so we are pressing forward as hard as we can to get it out there.”

The Navy plans to arm the MQ-8B Fire Scout with a laser-guided rocket, the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, in just 18 months. Typically, this type of development would take two to three years at a minimum, Moore said. Arming the Fire Scout with a guided rocket will enable the fleet to engage hostile threats with the Fire Scout independent of air support from carrier or shore-based aircraft. This capability

Center Stage Theater Movies Thursday and Friday: no movies due to Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield exercise Saturday, March 24 4 p.m.: Jour ourney ney 2: The Myster Mysterious ious Island Island Rated: PG; 1 hr. 38 min.

Sean Anderson partners with his mom's husband on a mission to find his grandfather, thought to be on a strange island.

6:30 p.m.: Big Miracle Miracle Rated: PG; 1 hr. 47 min.

In small-town Alaska, a reporter recruits his ex-girlfriend -a Greenpeace volunteer- on a campaign to save a family of gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle.

9 p.m.: Safe House House Rated: R; 1 hr. 55 min.

A young CIA agent is tasked with looking after a fugitive in a safe house. But when the safe house is attacked, he finds himself on the run with his charge.

Sunday, March 25 2 p.m.: Jour ourney ney 2: The Myster Mysterious ious Island Island Rated: PG; 1 hr. 38 min.

Monday and Tuesday: no movies Wednesday, March 28 6:30 p.m.: Safe House House Rated: R; 1 hr. 55 min.

Movies coming soon: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance This Means War Sunday, April 15 2 p.m. Free Sneak Sneak of The Lucky Lucky One

will keep the warfighter out of harm’s way, Moore said.

Bill McCartney, Fire Scout’s Air Vehicle flight test lead, said the weaponization of any aircraft is an intricate process, particularly it in this case since it is the first time the Navy will arm an unmanned aircraft.

“We had a very tight timeline to conduct trade studies and complete design reviews,” McCartney said. “Now, we are starting to execute tests, and there is little time in the schedule for repeats.”

The team planned this test event to get an early look at the new hardware design installed on the aircraft, allowing them to identify any issues before beginning ground and flight tests later this year.

Ground and flight tests will be conducted

by Naval Air Warfare Center’s Aircraft Division and Weapons Division personnel at Webster Field and China Lake, Calif., with support from NAVAIR, Naval Sea Systems Command and industry partners.

“This is the first stepping stone,” Moore said. “We are trying to build in the capability to add on additional weapons in the future.”

US Navy photo by Kelly Schindler

A team at Webster Field Annex inspects the MQ-8B Fire Scout's new hardware design March 7 in support of an effort to weaponize the unmanned helicopter.

NAVAIR gets gold award for green efforts CNO award honors three programs for environmental stewardship

By Paula A. Paige Program Executive Office Tactical Aircraft Programs, Public Affairs Three NAVAIR programs were recently saluted for balancing their naval aviation missions while ensuring environmental safety.

The Chief of Naval Operations fiscal 2011 Environmental Awards, announced Feb. 22, honored the F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office, known as PMA-265, Green Hornet team; the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Air-

craft Program Office, known as PMA-290; and FleetReadinessCenterEast,CherryPoint,N.C. The awards recognize Navy ships, installations and people for outstanding performance in promoting environmental stewardship. For 2011, the CNO environmental awards team received 68 nominations from commands around the world in 10 categories.

"Striving for technological and environmental leadership takes commitment and dedication from the entire NAVAIR team," said Vice Adm. David Architzel, commander of the Naval Air Systems Command. "I could

not be prouder of our award winners, and I challenge the command to continue to exceed their accomplishments as good stewards of the environment."

Eight-time environmental award winner FRC East received its nod in the Sustainability, Industrial Installation category for running a model hazardous materials program, an FRC East official said.

“Service to the fleet requires the use of hazardous material,” said FRC East’s

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Liberty programs The Liberty program sponsors free or reduced-price events for Pax River activeduty E1-E6 as a component of the Single Sailor Program. For information call 301342-4208. Pax River's Liberty program's manager, Mindy Mackey, can be reached at 301-342-3565 or at mindy.mackey@ navy.mil.

Go Kart Grand Prix Dulles, Va.

March 31 Register at the ITT Office by March 27.

Cost: $50 E1-E6 Single or unaccompanied active duty only. For information call 301-3423565.

Liberty Paintball trip

April 7; Depart at 8 p.m.

Cost: $25 for admission, paintball gun, mask, harness, air and 1,000 paintballs. For E1-E6 single or unaccompanied active duty military only. Register at the ITT Office by April 4. For information call 301-342-3565.

New York City weekend

Bowling with Liberty

Monday, April 9; 6 - 9 p.m.

Bowl for 3 hours as we cover the cost.

Free pizza and soda until 7:30 p.m. or until supplies run out. Open to E1-E6 single or unaccompanied active duty and one guest 18 or older.

Capitol Tour Washington, DC

April 14 Tour of our Nations Capitol. Cost of $5 includes transportation departing from the Liberty Center at 7 a.m. Register at MWR ITT Office by April 10. E1-E6 single or unaccompanied active duty military only.

April 27-29; Depart 6:30 p.m.; Cost: $64 Spend a weekend in the BIG APPLE. We will arrive Friday night and leave Sunday.

Price includes transportation and two nights' lodging. Spots are limited; sign up early. For E1-E6 single or unaccompanied active duty military only. Register at the MWR ITT Office by April 24. For information call 301-342-3565.

Text 2 Connect Program

***Be the first to hear about free tickets, trips and events. E1-E6 single or unaccompanied sailors may receive news and updates directly to their cell phones. Join by texting "PAXLIBERTY" to 30364.

Come for Texas Hold 'Em Tuesdays, Game Night Wednesdays and Free Pizza and Movie Night Thursdays.

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Tester Training Program is for ages 13-14. For information call 301-342-1694.

Patuxent River 10-Mile Relay Race

March 30; 11:30 a.m.

Run along the beautiful Patuxent River waters. Teams will be of 2-5 runners; each runner will run between 2-8 miles, depending on team size. Each team will designate a team captain.

Awards will be given for each division (male, female, and co-ed) for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

Cost is free; $10 for a t-shirt. Registration forms are available in the Drill Hall. For information call Jill Ann Hamilton at 301-342-5449.

Second annual Show and Shine

Have a car, truck or motorcycle to show off? The 2012 Show and Shine and Concert will be held on May 5, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Registration is open to all with base access. Registration fee is $15 prior to the event, $20 the day of ($10 for E1-E6). Participants receive a commemorative car plate and a thank you bag and will be eligible for prizes awarded for Admiral’s Choice, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Car, Truck and Motorcycle and “Best work in Progress.” Register at the ITT Office. Call 301342-0912. Sponsored by Northrop Grumman, ITT Exelis and Chick Fil A.*

NRC Solomons Easter Eggstravaganza

March 24; 1 - 3 p.m.

Start with the egg hunt and then join the bubble making, arts and craft activities, picture time with Peter Rabbit, music and dancing and more, for toddlers to 12 yrs old. First 100 children will be able to dye an egg and participate in the hunt. Bring a white t-shirt to make your own spring time tie-dye. E1-E5

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$4.50, all others $5. First 100 IA's and their family members will be admitted free. Sponsored by Northrop Grumman, Lincoln Military Housing and ITT Excelis.*

Something on a Stick dinner

March 28; 5:30 - 7 p.m.

We'll have chicken kebabs, shrimp skewers, jasmine rice, Asian beef sate, veggie kebabs, chocolate fondue, crab soups, our fresh salad bar, and more. Members $12.95, non-members $15.95, children 6-11 $6.95, five and under $1. Call for reservations at 301-342-3656.

Career Launch at the Rassieur Youth Center

March 28; 6 - 9 p.m.

Summer Work Wise and Leadership in Training Program meeting will introduce job hunting and interviewing strategies and a "how to dress and give a proper handshake" workshop. Attendance is mandatory to be a part of our summer work program. Summer Work Wise is for ages 15-18; Leadership in

Spring Festival at Mattapany

March 30; 1 - 4 p.m.

Come to the historic grounds of Mattapany for a Easter Egg Roll, field games, food and the Easter Bunny. For information call 301-7573121. Sponsored by Northrop Grumman.*

Triathlon Training

The MWR Aquatics Department's special, 2-month program helps triathletes refine their swim technique and increase their stamina. Experienced staff will observe swimmers' stroke technique and make recommendations for improvement.They will also provide guidance on workouts to enhance endurance.

Saturdays; 9 a.m. -10 a.m. at the Indoor Pool.

Cost: $25 for full session, $5 for individual passes. Next Session: April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26. For information or to register, call the Fitness & Sports Office at 301-757-3943.

Baseball Season Opening Party at the River’s Edge

April 5; 3 p.m.

Catch a late lunch (or early dinner) watch-

ing MLB with other baseball fans. Pick up your favorite beverage from the Bald Eagle Pub and then continue on down into one of our conference rooms where we will show several games simultaneously on our gigantic, pull-down screens. Menu includes hot dogs, wings, coleslaw, nachos, potato salad, and dessert. Tickets: $8.50. For information call 301-342-3656. Reservations are appreciated.

Junior Golf Clinics

Saturdays April 21 through May 19; 3-4 p.m. or 4-5 p.m.

Open to all dependents of authorized patrons, ages 7 – 17. No equipment is needed; registration begins April 7 at 8 a.m. at the Cedar Point Golf Course Clubhouse. Clinics fill up quickly! For information call 301-342-3597.

Easter Brunch at the River’s Edge

April 8 Celebrate the holiday with an elegant brunch guaranteed to please everyone and create lasting memories. Choose from a variety of selections including herb-crusted lamb with pomegranate sauce, Champagne chicken, sautéed salmon with fresh basil, glazed ham, scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, a French toast station, fresh salads, pastries and desserts. Adults $21.95, children 6-11 $10.95, 5 and under $3. Gratuity not included. Reservations are required. Seatings at 11:30 a.m., noon, 2 and 2:30 p.m. (Coupons not redeemable). Call 301-342-3656 to reserve your seat. **NAS Patuxent River sincerely thanks and appreciates the sponsors of this event. However, neither the Navy nor any other part of the federal government officially endorses any company, sponsor, product or service.

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Ask the Lawyer: What if you are being punished for blowing the whistle?

By Mathew B. Tully With Congress squeezing the Department of Defense's budget, you'd think military officials would warmly embrace any service member who reports an instance of fraud or waste. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. In fact, a new Government Accountability Office report shows that 66 percent of military whistleblower reprisal cases reviewed by the government watchdog agency related disclosures about violations of a law or regulation.

Abuse of authority reports played into 44 percent of these reprisal cases in a representative sample.

While service members sometimes put their necks on the line when they expose wrongdoing, certain disclosures are protected by the Military Whistleblowers Protection Act of 1988. Under DoD Directive 7050.6, which implements this law, all members of the armed forces "shall be free to make protected communications." They likewise should be "free from reprisal," which can come in the form of poor performance reviews, disciplinary ac-

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tions, transfers, or failures to promote.

If you blew the whistle and were given a poor performance evaluation, the first important task involves determining whether your disclosure was protected. Under DoD 7050.6, any lawful communication to a DoD or service's inspector general office is protected, as are communications to a member of Congress or a person in the chain of command. These communications must relate to a violation of law or regulation, gross mismanagement, gross waste of funds or resources, an abuse of authority or a specific and substantial danger to public safety or health.

The next important consideration is whether someone with knowledge of the protected communication retaliated against the whistleblower. Twelve percent of the

military-wide whistleblower reprisal cases reviewed by GAO came from the Navy, which accounts for 17 percent of the military's manpower. Navy personnel have 60 days after learning of an adverse personnel action to report an incident of whistleblower reprisal to the DoD IG or Naval Inspector General.

Military whistleblowers who believe they have been subjected to retaliation should immediately contact a military law attorney. An attorney could help them prove to IG investigators that a disclosure was protected and that there was a link between the protected communication and the retaliatory action. By representing a whistleblower before the Board for Corrections of Naval Records, a lawyer could also help him or her clear a military personnel record if it was stained by a retaliatory action.

Mathew B. Tully is an Iraq War veteran and founding partner of the law firm Tully Rinckey PLLC. E-mail questions to askthelawyer@fedattorney.com. The information in this column is not intended as legal advice.

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Cutting-edge technology promotes Marine Corps virtual training environment

U.S. Navy photo

A U.S. Marine Corps pilot views laser designations on targets and drops laser-guided bombs in an AV-8B Harrier simulator with the aid of the Supporting Arms Virtual Trainer for the first time, at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., during a recent demonstration. The milestone accomplishment is part of an initiative that includes integration of the USMC Tactical Environment into the SAVT. The demonstration also included networked audio and video. Using data from the event, Naval Aviation Training Systems program office at Naval Air Station Patuxent River and Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, Orlando, Fla., will determine future capabilities and enhancements to the Marine Corps Aviation Distributed Virtual Training Environment. When complete, the ADVTE will provide a virtual training arena for tactical, support and unmanned aircraft as well as Marines on the ground.

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From the Chaplain's Desk: One body, many members

By Al Kaniss Guest contributor The twelfth chapter of I Corinthians compares a church body to a human body. Just as each part of the human body performs a different yet important function, so do the members of any organization.

Everyone knows the function of the human brain, eyes, ears and hands. But not everyone is as familiar with the function of the esophagus or thyroid. What the tonsils, appendix and spleen do is mysterious to many people.

Too often, we only learn the function of some parts of the body when there is disease or injury (when they can't do their job). The Bible cautions us not to minimize the importance of any part of a body (be it human or organizational). All parts must work properly and in harmony to keep the body functioning well.

This is very true of our Navy organization here at Pax River.

Some functions are more visible, such as pilots, aircraft maintenance personnel, and gate sentries. Other functions are less visible, behind the scenes. It takes money, materials, labor, contracts, engineering, testing, facil-

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ities, labs, and more to get a new or improved capability out to the Fleet. Missing any component can cause the whole system to fail.

I hope no one takes for granted any of the numerous functions performed here at NAS Pax River to enable final products to be successful. To make a church run effectively, people are needed to preach, perform music, watch over money, deal with visitors and tend to office matters.

In our organization, we also need a variety of duties, both directly and indirectly related to the product. Beside the people who design, engineer and build the product, we need business people to assure receipt and expenditure of funds; a Central Travel Agency to enable employees to go on travel and receive re-

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imbursement after they return; maintenance personnel to make sure the facilities work properly; security personnel to make sure our base runs smoothly and a myriad of other functions.

Like the human body, when one member of our organization has a problem or need, or acts in a certain way, the other members need to be understanding and patient. We don't get angry at our ankle for being sprained; we let it rest, ice it, bandage it and keep it elevated. When our stomach growls, we take the time and spend the money to feed it. Similarly, we shouldn't get upset when one of the members of our organization follows a rule that seems to get in the way of getting work done, or performs a function that we don't understand or consider unnecessary.

I like the Bible's analogy: one body, many members. The malfunction of any member of the human body (heart, brain, spinal cord, etc) can result in disability or death. If any of the members of our Pax River Navy team doesn't do their job well, an essential capability for the Fleet could be delayed or never delivered. Let's all work together as one body to get the Fleet what they need and on time.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield slows traffic

US Navy photo by Chris Basham

The annual Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield exercise is underway. On Tuesday at around 7:40 a.m., increased security combined with rain to create traffic delays entering Gate 2 from Great Mills Road.

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Victims of TRICARE data theft report financial fraud

By Bob Brewin Nextgov.com Last fall, not long after someone stole computer tapes containing the health records of 4.9 million TRICARE beneficiaries, some victims discovered bogus charges on their credit card statements and unauthorized bank transactions.

The tapes were stolen in Sept. 2011 from the car of an employee with TRICARE contractor Science Applications International Corp., who was transporting them from one federal facility to another in San Antonio, Texas. The employee left the unencrypted tapes in a parking garage for most of a workday.

In Oct. 2011, the law firm Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker of Potomac, Md., filed a $4.9 billion class action lawsuit against the Defense Department. Since then, Defense or SAIC have been hit with seven additional lawsuits charging the company and the government with negligence in the care of sensitive personal and health information.

In an amended complaint to the original suit against DoD, which now includes SAIC, plaintiffs said they started to notice fraudulent activity in their financial accounts soon after the theft: -- Virginia Gaffney of Hampton, Va., a TRICARE beneficiary and military spouse, said her USAA credit card was rejected at a restaurant; she later discovered the company had canceled her card due to suspicious activity.

-- Antoinette Morelli, a disabled Air Force veteran of the Gulf War, said she and her husband, a retired Air Force colonel, discovered unauthorized charges on two credit cards and unauthorized withdrawals from two bank accounts.

-- James Biggerman, a retired Army command sergeant major who lives in Shelbyville, Ind., was notified about fraudulent charges on his credit card account shortly after the tape theft and started receiving unsolicited calls from telemarketers and scam artists.

-- Juan Diego Hernandez, a Frisco, Texas, Army veteran noticed unauthorized charges on the credit card account he holds with his wife and spent hours on the phone with the bank resolving the errors.

The new complaint alleges that the theft was targeted. The SAIC employee's car, a 2003 Honda Civic, was parked in a garage that housed many luxury cars, "yet the thief or thieves, who went to great effort to avoid security, did not break into any of the luxury cars in the garage, targeting instead the relatively inexpensive car containing the confidential data."

-- Carol Keller, the Revere, Mass., spouse of a disabled Air Force veteran, said she discovered three separate fraudulent charges against her credit or debit cards since last October.

The amended complaint said TRICARE beneficiaries had to take extensive steps to protect their financial infor-

mation.

The plaintiffs "had to cancel credit cards and close bank accounts; open new credit cards and bank accounts; stop direct deposits to those compromised accounts and re-enroll in direct deposits for new accounts; stop recurring electronic payments from compromised accounts and re-enroll in electronic payments through new accounts; and otherwise spend time and money in mitigation responding to notifications following the wrongful disclosure that certain financial accounts have been compromised," the complaint said.

Dr. Deborah Peel, founder of the Patient Privacy Rights Advocacy Group in Austin, Texas, said unwanted marketing, credit card cancellation, and identity theft are typical and expected when sensitive, richly detailed personal health data is breached. It could take years to discover the repercussions of stolen medical information, she said.

The new complaint alleges that the theft was targeted.

The SAIC employee's car, a 2003 Honda Civic, was parked in a garage that housed many luxury cars, "yet the thief or thieves, who went to great effort to avoid security, did not break into any of the luxury cars in the garage, targeting instead the relatively inexpensive car containing the confidential data."

The complaint added, "The thief or thieves stealthily broke into the employee's Honda Civic and took the unencrypted backup tapes and records, thereby gaining information worth billions of dollars. The nature of this theft supports the logical inference that the thief or thieves were specifically targeting the confidential information contained on the backup tapes and records."

There are currently five separate lawsuits over the TRICARE data theft pending in Washington, one in Texas, another in San Diego, and most recently, one in northern California.

As part of their amended complaint, filing attorneys for the plaintiffs asked to consolidate all eight cases. Arnold & Porter LLP of Washington and Reed Smith LLP, SAIC's attorneys, agreed and filed a motion for consolidation on March 9.

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Tennant has earned more than 3,200 hours of flight time in 27 models of military and civilian aircraft and has over 600 carrier landings.

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"Fourteen years ago when I said I was going to join the Navy, my dad said, 'Are you crazy?' and I said, 'I might be, but this is something I think I need to do," Poole said. "Fourteen years have passed and I'm more excited today than when I left boot camp."

Poole's parents, Lynn and Tina Poole, his wife, Alice, and baby Caleb joined his fellow Sailors in celebrating Poole's renewed commitment to the Navy.

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Soup Sale redux raises funds for JSO

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The Junior Sailors Organization traded hot soup for cold cash at the Soup du Jour "Round II" sale, held March 8.

The JSO members who participated in the sale, from left, are Yeoman Seaman 2nd Class Carlos Edwards, Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Deandre Wilson, Yeoman Seaman Second Class Katrina Ryu, Aviation Electronics Technician Petty Officer 2nd Class Arthur Hylton, Electronics Technician Petty Officer 3rd Class Amber Jernigan, Air Controlman Petty Officer 2nd Class John Elms, Air Controlman Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Cole, Religious Program Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Yanet Chavezespinoza, Builder Petty Officer 2nd class Jordan Gable and Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer 2nd Class Rolando Brooks.

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NAVAIR Continued from 5 ronmental Director Amy Morgan.”A well-run hazardous materials program means less hazardous waste, decreased air emissions, lower employee exposure, complete regulatory compliance, quality assurance and vastly reduced overall cost. We are extremely proud of our FRC East hazardous materials program, with it often being held up as a model for the rest of DoD and the greater business arena.”

From investments in noise-reduction technology to alternative fuels, PMA-265’s Green Hornet team could teach “Sesame Street’s” Kermit the Frog a few things about“bein’ green.”

The team’s sixth consecutive win in theWeapon System Acquisition, Large Program, Individual or Team category demonstrates its ongoing commitment to environmental excellence, said Capt. Frank Morley, program manager for PMA-265.

"Developing and implementing these new and progressive technologies for the Hornet and Growler communities is a win-win for the environment and the fleet," Morley said.

PMA-290 snagged a spot in theWeapon System Acquisition, Large Program, Individual or Team category for its focus on energy efficiency, recycling and hazardous material program.

“We are doing our part by being good stewards of the environment,” said Martin Ahmad, deputy program manager for PMA-290.“It truly is an honor to have the program office recognized for this award. This is a team effort. We look forward to new ways of keeping the environment safe.”

Vice Adm.William Burke, deputy chief of naval operations for fleet readiness and logistics, commended the nominees and winners in a naval memo, saying, "Your dedication to environmental stewardship is commendable, and your actions exemplify the Navy's commitment to protecting and preserving the environment.”

A ceremony honoring the winners is scheduled for June 5 at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. All CNO environmental award winners will advance to the Secretary of the Navy level of competition.

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Laser Gives Patients New Lease on Life

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Laser technology in the medical field is not new. Lasers are used for a multitude of procedures that consumers are generally aware of such as corrective eye surgery, blood vessel treatment, hair removal, microsurgeries such as joint repair, and muscle therapy. In more recent years lasers have been utilized as pain management devices and in the treatment of periodontal therapy.

The use of the laser in periodontal therapy may not only cure periodontal disease but help deter the onset of many other diseases that wouldn’t normally be associated with gum disease. Scientists have been studying the dramatic correlations between systemic health and what would logically appear to the layperson as a localized problem. There is no example more glaring than the relationship between one’s periodontal (gum) health and their overall (systemic) health.

The gums that hug the teeth have a very unique position and arguably a flaw in their human functionality.

The gums are one of the only areas that provide an access point to the cardiovascular system of the human body.

In other words, there is a gap between the gums and the tooth that leads directly into the jaw. This gap is an access point for potentially dangerous bacteria and germs.

The mouth, when not provided with consistent professional care, can become a virtual Petri dish for bacterial infections which can wreak havoc on the gums. Known as periodontal disease, this condition will cause inflammation, recession, and larger gaps between the gums and the teeth. Eventually it can lead to loss of teeth and bone degeneration in the jaw.

While these conditions seem localized, the bacterial infection that is thriving in the mouth is passing through the gaps between the gums and the teeth and it has constant access to the whole, internal body. This point of access created by periodontal disease has been linked to heart disease and strokes, diabetes, respiratory diseases, pregnancy problems, osteoporosis among other systemic conditions.

Before the introduction of a very specific type of laser into the dental field, the only treatments for periodontal disease were the more severe osseous surgery and scaling and root planing.

Osseous surgery is a procedure that involves cutting back the gum tissue around the teeth, removing the tartar build up and the granulation tissue (infected gum tissues that creeps into the craters where bone loss has taken place).

The bone is then reshaped to help reduce the gap between the healthy gums and

the tooth. A bone graft may be necessary at this point as well. After this the gums are sewn back up and the healing process takes place. Scaling and root planing, a process usually performed by a dental hygienist, requires the area of the mouth being treated (divided into quads, usually) to be numbed first. After the area is sufficiently numbed, the hygienist scrapes and cleans the gums and teeth right down to the root. Both of these procedures are not comfortable for the patient. In fact, many patients opt to not treat, or stop treatment of their disease due to fear and discomfort involved.

Thanks to modern laser technology there is now a third option.

Periodontal disease can be treated with a laser and a highly trained general dentist.

The treatment is minimally invasive.

There are no shots, no cutting, and no sewing. A laser is gently used to stimulate the gums and provide a platform for healthy gum growth, possible bone regeneration and a significant shrinking of the gap between the tooth and the gums. This therapy can restore gums to a

healthy state.

Dr. Todd Cooper, a general dentist at Tidewater Dental in Lexington Park and Prince Frederick, is one of the only dentists in the tri-county area trained in this technology. He holds the highest level of training and experience, with the Periolase laser, in the area. Since incorporating the laser into Tidewater Dental he has seen dramatic results. He explains that there is a higher compliance rate because the procedure isn’t as uncomfortable as the alternative. In most cases the procedure is also covered by the patient’s insurance as well.

Laser technology has provided a new way to cure periodontal disease, a disease that is the leading cause of tooth loss and is estimated to effect upwards of 80% of adults in the U.S. A healthy smile may literally lead to a healthier heart and body. To find out more about periodontal disease visit the National Center for Biotechnology Information website at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov or schedule a consultation with Dr. Todd Cooper at Tidewater Dental.

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By Derek Nelson Naval Safety Center Norfolk, Va. The mailbox is overflowing, creating a tripping hazard for visitors, which means it's time for another feedback issue.

A reader passed on some second-hand complaints, alleging that the Summary of Mishaps "singled out some groups in the Navy" and awarded them some comments that were "insensitive or offensive."

For starters, the two types of personnel mentioned rarely appear in this message, so one could hardly describe them as "singled out."

If I appear to pick on anyone, it would be young Sailors and Marines, and they seem to weather the sarcasm and innuendo admirably.

Regarding the aviation support equipment technician second class who set his sleeve ablaze after soaking it with charcoal starter that had leaked because his dog had chewed a hole in the squeeze bottle, a Marine wrote to say that he was surprised we didn't file the incident under "fire arm safety."

I always have mixed feelings when my readers think up funnier stuff than I do.

A civilian who works for the Navy wrote to thank us for keeping him out of the Friday Funnies. Seems he was strolling in Singapore with a buddy and pointed out a Harley. The rider noticed and invited them to a nearby rally, which led to an invite to borrow a motorcycle and go for an impromptu ride. "I realized that borrowing a strange bike, to go riding in a different country (where they ride on the

wrong side of the road), was inviting disaster," our correspondent wrote. It would be highly embarrassing in print, if he got in a wreck. So he reluctantly declined the invite.

A reader wrote to offer "some insight on how one breaks his leg on a golf course," featuring his son, who was home from college.

He tried to broad jump over a sand trap, our correspondent explained. "He almost made it." The actual result was a hyper-extended knee and torn nerves and ligaments. The son eventually recovered the use of his leg (although it took two or three years). The dad never did recover the 5-iron that his son abandoned on the course after the pain started.

A petty officer replied to our supposed implication that a Marine did the wrong thing getting his gun in order to deal with some "possible home invaders."

"I submit that retrieving the firearm is absolutely the correct action in that situation," the Sailor wrote. "His mistake was having his finger inside the trigger guard."

For the record, we implied no such thing (the fly in the ointment, as careful readers recall, was the dog).

However, we agree with his final statement.

Speaking of security consciousness, I recently wrote (about someone who shot himself in the hand while in bed asleep), "I can't think of anything more uncomfortable than a loaded weapon under my pillow."

An emailer said, "I think a hole in your hand from said pistol would be significantly

less comfortable. This from an ex-submarine JO who has slept in some pretty uncomfortable places."

This week’s photo shows bags of ice tied to an electrical box at a campground to prevent overheating. Someone wrote to call it "a brilliant engineering solution.

Rather than limit the electrical load to the safe limit of the wiring, fabricate a selfextinguishing breaker panel.

When the overloaded panel bursts into flames, the ice melts and helps extinguish the fire. Of course water on an electrical fire isn't the best choice, but perhaps this was merely a prototype for dry ice that would use CO2 as an extinguishing agent."

OK, back to work. See you next time. And keep your feedback coming. Pro or con, it is one of my favorite parts of the week.

Check out my new blog, "Beyond the Friday Funnies," at http://www.public.navy.mil/navsafecen/Pag es/media/nscblog/index.as px. Topic # 2: Biting Off More Than You Can Chew

Help to prevent poisoning Submitted by the Federal Consumer Information Council Every day in the U.S., nearly 87 people die as a result of unintentional poisoning. More than 90% of poisonings occur in the home from substances that include over-the-counter medicines or vitamins; prescription drugs; illegal drugs; carbon monoxide; household cleaners; pesticides; plants; and metals, such as mercury and lead.

Visit http://www.nlm.nih .gov/medlineplus/poisoning.html for information on poisoning from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

To help prevent poisonings, keep all potentially poisonous substances in locked cabinets or out of the reach of children. Visit http://www.cdc.gov/Features/MedicationStorage/ for tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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• If the person inhaled poison, get him/her fresh air right away.

• If the person has poison on the skin, take off any clothing that the poison touched and rinse skin with running water for 1520 minutes.

• Do not use activated charcoal when you think someone may have been poisoned.

• Do not wait for signs of poisoning before calling Poison Help at 1-800-2221222. Treatment for poisoning depends on the type of poison. When you call Poison Help, have the container of the product you think caused the poisoning nearby and be ready to provide information about the affected person.

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Around Town March Classes at Annmarie Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons offers a variety of classes for all ages. Advance registration is required. Call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org for details.

Music for Toddlers Annmarie Garden presents Family Music, a four-class series for ages 6 months-3 years taught by Jennifer Anderson on March 26 & April 9; 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. each day.

Parentsandtheirtoddlerssing,dance,move, listen,andplaysimpleinstruments.Develop a strong musical bond with your children through activities that bridge the natural connectionbetweenmusic,movement,and nature. Learn to play with drums, recorders, cymbals, guiro, guitars, and more. Materials fee includes a complete music kit with a CD, songbook, and toddler percussion instrument. Cost is $56 for non-members, $48 for members; advanced registration required.

Visit www.annmariegarden.org or call 410326-4640 to register.

The Laramie Project The College of Southern Maryland's Theatre Company will perform "The Laramie Project," March 22-24 on the

Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium; March 29-31 on the La Plata Campus, Black Box Theatre, Room FA-143, all showings at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5. For information contact bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-9347828, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301870-2309, Ext. 7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.

Homespun Open Mic The HomeSpun CoffeeHouse will sponsor an Open Mic at the Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD on March 23. This is a great event with many varieties of music and lots of friendship. Doors open at 7 p.m.; music starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5; performers are admitted free. Light refreshments will be provided (donations are suggested). For information, or to sign up to perform, contact Bob Augustine at augustinera@gmail.com.

Jazz Festival High school jazz bands will kick off the College of Southern Maryland's 9th Annual Jazz Festival at 8 a.m., March 23, at the La Plata Campus Fine Arts Center. Greg Adams, world renowned trombonist, will rehearse and critique each band as part of the Jazz Festival. The festival will continue

March 24 with performances by Charles County Public Schools All County Jazz Band, Solid Brass Big Band Jazz Ensemble with special guest artists Randy Runyon's Animal Zoo and Greg Adams. For tickets or information, contact bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, 240-725-5499, 443-5506199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.

Southern Maryland Meats Program Meat and poultry producers in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George's, and St. Mary's counties are invited to apply to the Southern Maryland Meats program.

Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis, and must be received by March 23 to be considered at the next meeting of the Southern Maryland Meats Steering Committee. Visit www.southernmarylandmeats.com to download application forms, and for information about quality standards and participating producers. Or, call 301-274-1922, Ext.1

Non-Profit Institute Conference Mission Possible: Promoting NonProfit Success. 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., March 23, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and In-

dustry, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The Southern Maryland Non-Profit Institute's second annual conference for employees, board members and volunteers of the region's nonprofit organizations will feature a keynote address, "Do Gooders Do Better-Together," by Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington Executive Director Chuck Bean. Following the keynote, participants will select from among 14 presentations on fundraising, social media, leadership and management issues. $55. Continental breakfast and lunch included. Information and registration online at www.csmd.edu/ NonProfitInstitute. 301-934-7602.

CSM's Connections Literary Series: Stanley Plumly 7:30 p.m., March 23, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. CSM's Connections Literary Series welcomes Maryland Poet Laureate Stanley Plumly to read from and discuss his work.Tickets are $3 advanced sale through the CSM box office and $3 at the door with a student ID. General admission at the door is $5. 301-934-7864, 240-725-5499, 443550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7864 or www.csmd.edu/connections.

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NMCRS Golf Tournament

The 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to support the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and the John Glenn Scholarship Fund will take place on April 20; shotgun starts at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at the Cedar Point Golf Course. $60 per player, $260 per team. Registration ends April 16; call 301-3424739 for information.

Women's Business Roundtable

Women in business are invited to the Women's Business Roundtable on March 23, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the College of

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Retirement Strategies

The Office on Aging along withWomen's Institute for a Secure Retirement presents A Day Late and a Dollar Short: Retirement "Catch Up" Strategies on March 22, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center. The seminar is free and for informational purposes only. You will not hear a sales

pitch. Learn ways to catch up on your savings and improve your retirement prospects. To register call Calvert County Office on Aging at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

Hazardous Waste Collection Day

The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Division of Solid Waste, is hosting a household hazardous waste collection day on March 24, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mt. Hope Community Center at 104 Pushaw Station Road in Sunderland. Calvert County residents may safely dispose of hazardous substances free of charge. During the collection day, a licensed contractor will collect household hazardous waste for proper disposal.

Proof of Calvert County residency is required. Commercial businesses are prohibited. For information, call 410-326-0210 or visit www.co.cal.md.us for a list of materials accepted.

Request Absentee Ballots for the Presidential Primary Election

The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail, fax, or email for the 2012 Presidential Primary Election is March 27.

Any registered voter in Maryland may request and vote by absentee ballot. A voter who wishes to vote by absentee ballot must request an absentee ballot in writing and sign the request. An application can be printed from the State Board of Elections' website at www.elections.state.md.us/voting/absentee.html or requested by telephone, in writing, or in person at the St. Mary's Board of Elections. To request an absentee ballot application from the St. Mary's Board of Elections, call 301-475-7844 ext. 1100 or visit the office at 41650 Tudor Hall Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Solid Curtain still in play

Exercise Solid Curtain runs through Saturday. Expect lines at entry control points to be long, so please be patient. Most base activities will be affected by the exercise. For more details, read www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=344099842295805.

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Help make the Tester a better publication for NAS Patuxant River; volunteer opportunities are available. Call us at 301-757-6748 or stop by our office in Building 409, second deck.

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