Volume 69, Number 15
Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland
Moran joins NAVAIR’s executive service team
April 12, 2012
French CNO visits Pax
By Kelly M. Burdick AIR 6.0 Public Affairs Tracy B. Moran was selected to the Senior Executive Service and subsequently appointed as Director, Industrial and Logistics Maintenance Planning/Sustainment Department, known as AIR 6.7, on Feb. 26, 2012. In her new position, Moran is responsible for developing policies, processes and tools required for maintenance planning and sustainment of all naval aviation aircraft. She manages a geographically-dispersed team of 960 people, with an annual $83 million reimbursable budget and significant influence to approximately $3.2 billion related to the department’s product support elements. Garry Newton, the deputy assistant commander for NAVAIR’s Logistics and Industrial Operations, is pleased to have Moran on the team. “Ms. Moran brings both depth and breadth of logistics experience over her career. She has demonstrated the ability to focus and lead large teams to tackle complex problems. Her skills and experience will serve the Logistics
US Navy photo by Kelly Schindler
Moran See Moran, Page 7
During a visit to Pax River March 22, French Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Bernard Rogel met with leadership from the Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons, known as PEO U&W, to discuss the ongoing development of unmanned air systems. Rear Adm. Bill Shannon (left) shows Rogel and French Naval Attaché Capt. Yves Postec the Scan Eagle, a small UAV that provides thousands of hours of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance services in theater. He later explained the capabilities of the Navy's Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Demonstrator (pictured). BAMS-D has provided maritime ISR support in the Central Command area of responsibility since 2009.
Recognized for community service Story and photos by Chris Basham Tester Editor
Community service is built on the backs of committed volunteers. This week, Pax River again received accolades for the work some choose to do when the work day is done. On April 5, Naval District Washington Regional Community Service Program Manager Olivia Hunter attended an all hands Command Quarters at Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers to present awards in recognition of community service efforts. COMFRC received the 2011 "World of Thanks" award as NDW Regional Community Service Program of the Year winner in the Personnel Excellence Partnership category. Aviation Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer Michael Grego received the "Inspire by Example" award for his individual efforts in the community. "You are making a difference that reflects very favorably on the Navy," Hunter said to Grego upon presenting the award. Regional winners go on to compete Navy-wide. "It's never a surprise for me," said Hunter. "When anything says 'Pax River,' it's going to go on and compete Navy-wide. Thank you so much. When the command shines, our region shines."
News Briefs USNTPS Golf Tournament The United States NavyTest Pilot School Reunion Golf Tournament is April 12 at Cedar Point Golf Course, open to all hands. The entry fee of $65 includes green fees, carts, lunch, beverages, and prizes. Sign up by April 6 Limited to the first 100 players. For information about the USNTPS Alumni Association, visit http://www.usntpsalumni.com/. To register for the tournament or for information, call Cmdr. Steven Roberto at 301-757-9836 or Tom Phelan at 301-757-4340.
21st “Blessing of the Fleets” Aviation Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer Michael Grego receives the Inspire by Example award from Naval District Washington Regional Community Service Program Manager Olivia Hunter during an Awards Quarters at COMFRC April 5.
Passed down through generations of mariners and navies around the world, the annual Blessing of the Fleets tradition will be held for the 21st consecutive year at the United States Navy Memorial on April 14 at 1 p.m. Held on the outdoor plaza, the event is free and open to the public and begins immediately following the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. This event is part of the Cherry Blossom Festival. Call 202-737-2300 or visit www.navymemorial.org for information.
Purple Up! For Military Kids
Naval District Washington Regional Community Service Program Manager Olivia Hunter presents the "World of Thanks" award for NDW Regional Community Service Program of the Year in the Personnel Excellence Partnership category to COMFRC Maintenance Officer Lt. Cmdr. Kevin D. Bittle, who accepted the award on behalf of the command at a ceremony held at the COMFRC hangar April 5.
April marks the nation's "Month of the Military Child," a time to honor youth impacted by deployment. In celebration, Maryland Operation: Military Kids, part of the 4-H Youth Development program of University of Maryland Extension, invites you to join us for the 2nd annual "Purple Up! For Military Kids." Wear purple on April 13 to support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices.
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Wins beneath their wings: Green Hornet team continues ascent with SECNAV environmental award Submitted by Program Executive Office Tactical Aircraft Programs Public Affairs Building on its previous 2011 award from the chief of naval operations, the secretary of the Navy recently honored NAVAIR's Green Hornet team for balancing its operational mission while protecting the environment. Announced March 12, the F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office, known as PMA265, which manages the Green Hornet team, won the fiscal 2011 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award in the Weapon System Acquisition Team category. The SECNAV award recognizes Navy and Marine Corps individuals, teams, ships and installations for exceptional environmental stewardship. The Green Hornet team will now compete for the Secretary of Defense environmental award. This is the team's second consecutive SECNAV environmental award and sixth straight Chief of Naval Operations Environmental Award. "Winning the SECNAV award for the second consecutive time and the CNO award for the sixth time demonstrates the Green Hornet team's ongoing commitment to environmental excellence," said Capt. Frank Morley, PMA-265's program manager. "Developing and implementing these new and progressive technologies for the Hornet and Growler communities is a winwin for the environment and the fleet." The F/A-18 & EA-18G Program Office was lauded for pursuing technologies to re-
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The F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office, known as PMA-265, which manages the Green Hornet team, recently won the fiscal 2011 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award in the Weapon System Acquisition Team category. duce personnel exposure to jet-engine noise, community noise exposure from aircraft flight operations and air emissions. A leader in using alternative-fuel technologies, an F/A-18F dubbed the "Green Hornet" successfully flight-tested a 50/50 blend of camelina-based fuel and conven-
tional JP-5 jet fuel on Earth Day in April 2010. "PMA-265 has been successful in environmental programs by being proactive, looking at a potential environmental problem and coming up with solutions before it becomes a problem," said Mike Rudy, PMA-265's Environmental, Safety and Oc-
cupational Health manager. "PMA-265 has led the Navy in finding ways to make our aircraft safer for our Sailors." An awards ceremony recognizing the CNO and SECNAV winners is scheduled June 5 in the Heritage Center at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Harry Errington steps back from full-time volunteer efforts By Chris Basham Tester Editor Harry Errington has been an important part of NAS Patuxent River's historic preservation efforts since he came here as a civil servant in 1975, after retiring from the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander the previous year. Over more than 37 years as a volunteer, Errington established and monitored a Chief Petty Officer docent program at the museum, and a similar program staffed by First Class Petty Officers; he planned and orchestrated recent refurbishment efforts on the exterior of the large storage building at the museum, with the cooperation of the Chief Petty Officers Organization and the Seabees. Errington also served as a fulltime outside static display Aircraft Maintenance Officer at the museum for nearly 22 years, recruiting volunteer crews from across Pax River to assist in maintaining the static displays. Errington recently stepped down as fulltime volunteer at the museum, a position he has held almost continuously since PRNAM was just in the planning stage in 1975. "We now have a total of 20 aircraft on our flightline and another 11 on the base.," Errington said in a letter to Rear Adm. L.F. "Gus" Eggert, president of the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. "With no aircraft currently in work and all looking pretty good, its a good time to turn over my responsibilities." After more than 60 years of Tailhook Naval Aviation, Errington is reducing his volunteer schedule in order to spend more time with his wife, Gwen, and to enjoy a more traditional retirement of travel and hobbies, surrounded by his family. He won't be far from the museum, however. "My passion is still my family, our Navy, our Sailors, our aircraft and Preserving our Heritage," Errington said.
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For the last ten years, the Southern Maryland Mustang Association has provided a Lone Sailor statuette for the NAWCAD Sailor of the Year awards. This year, for the first time, the SMMA presented the NAVAIR Sailor of the Year award to Operations Specialist Petty Officer 1st Class Aisha Jenkins. The ceremony was held February 2. From left, Vice Admiral David Architzel, Commander, Naval Air Systems Command and Lt. Randall Lavern, SMMA Flag Secretary look on as Jenkins receives the award from Harry Errington, longtime Patuxent River Naval Air Museum volunteer.
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Every child counts By R. Mark Cummings NAS Patuxent River Command Master Chief Few things bring a smile to my face quicker than a little baby. Whether they are engaged in a peaceful, deep sleep or looking at me with precious, wideopen eyes, a sense of joy comes upon me. Maybe the same happens to you. Few things in creation are as beautiful or innocent as a newborn child, each a miraculous blessing from God. This is why child abuse and neglect are so horrific. Just hearing or reading about these incidents causes my stomach to turn and my anger to rise as I try to reason why anyone could physically or mentally harm a child who is so ingenuous and defenseless. I’m always left at a loss for explanation. You can’t rationalize something so irrational. None of us should rest until we live in a society where children, the future of our nation, are fully valued and cared for as they deserve to be: a society free of child abuse and neglect. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, stresses six protective factors for families and communities to use in order to increase the health and well-being of families. These conditions and attributes serve as buffers, helping parents who might otherwise be at risk of abusing their children to find resources, support, or coping strategies to parent effectively, even under stress: Nurtur turing ing and Attachment. Attachment. A child’s early experience of being nurtured and developing a bond with a caring adult affects all aspects of behavior and development. When parents and children have strong, warm feelings for one another, children develop trust that their parents will provide what they need to thrive, including love, acceptance, positive guidance, and protection. Bonding is a twoway street. As children grow and develop the ability to socialize, relate, and communicate, it is easier for parents to respond positively to them. When a child does not show a positive response to the parent (due to age, a disability, or other factors), the parent may need additional support. Knowledge Kno wledge of Parenting Parenting and Child Development. Dev elopment. Discipline is both more effective and more nurturing when parents know how to set and enforce limits and encourage appropriate behaviors based on the child’s age and level of development. Parents who understand how children grow and develop can provide an environment where children can live up to their potential. Child abuse and neglect are often associated with a lack of understanding of basic child development or an inability to put that knowledge into action. Timely mentoring, coaching, advice, and practice may be more useful to parents than information alone.
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Parental Resilience. Resilience. Resilience is the ability to handle everyday stressors and recover from occasional crises. Parents who are emotionally resilient have a positive attitude, creatively solve problems, effectively address challenges, and are less likely to direct anger and frustration at their children. In addition, these parents are aware of their own challenges—for example, those arising from inappropriate parenting they received as children—and accept help and/or counseling when needed. Social Connections. Connections. Evidence links social isolation and perceived lack of support to child maltreatment. Trusted and caring family and friends provide emotional support to parents by offering encouragement and assistance in facing the daily challenges of raising a family. Supportive adults in the family and the community can model alternative parenting styles and serve as resources for parents when they need help. Concr oncrete ete Suppor Supportt for Parents. Parents. Many factors beyond the parent-child relationship affect a family’s ability to care for their children. Parents need basic resources such as food, clothing, housing, transportation, and access to essential services that address family-specific needs (such as child care and health care) to ensure the health and well-being of their children. Some families may also need support connecting to social services such as alcohol and drug treatment, domestic violence counseling, or public benefits. Providing or connecting families to the concrete supports that families need is critical. These combined efforts help families cope with stress and prevent situations where maltreatment could occur. Social and Emotional Competence Competence of Children. Childr en. Just like learning to walk, talk, or read, children must also learn to identify and express emotions effectively. When a child has the right tools for healthy emotional expression, parents are better able to respond to his or her needs, which strengthens the parentchild relationship. When a child's age, disability, or other factors affect his or her needs and the child is incapable of expressing those needs, it can cause parental stress and frustration. Developing emotional self-regulation is important for children's relationships with family, peers, and others. This year’s Child Abuse Prevention Month theme is “Every Child Counts” and indeed, we must value our children to this extent if we’re ever going to totally eliminate child abuse and neglect from our society. If you witness child abuse or neglect, report it via the chain of command or through the National Hotline for Child Abuse and Neglect at 1-800-4ACHILD (1-800-422-4453). For parents, our installation’s exceptional Fleet and Family Support Center stand ready to help you become the best parent you can be. They are just a call away.
Boat debris closes Cedar Point Beach to swimmers
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The public beach near Cedar Point and the golf course is closed until further notice. A recent open water boat accident near the beach has caused debris to wash up on shore, to include sharp objects that could potentially cause injury. We are continuing to clean and monitor the area and changing tides and winds can uncover buried debris. If you notice any debris on the beach, please contact the duty desk at 301-342-1096.
History and Heritage note By R. Mark Cummings NAS Patuxent River Command Master Chief
Who was Robert E. Peary?
You have to go back to the Navy of the early 1900’s to find out. There was great interest in the northern and southern Polar Regions, mostly because they remained some of the last unexplored areas on Earth. Looking for the Northwest Passage to Asia and later the North Pole, sailors from many countries journeyed towards the Arctic regions at the top of the world. Antarctica, the southernmost part of the world, was regarded with equal enthusiasm. The discovery by U.S. Navy Lieutenant Charles Wilkes that Antarctica was a continent, not several ice islands, increased the world's interest in exploring the coldest place on Earth. The United States Navy had played an active role in exploring the Arctic and Antarctic regions since the late 1800’s with the list of renowned naval polar explorers including Admirals Robert E. Peary and Richard E. Byrd. Their remarkable endeavors opened doors to the North and South Poles. Peary made five expeditions to the Arctic, starting in 1891. He set off on his final assault on the elusive North Pole on July 6,1908, leaving New York City on the Roosevelt with 23 men. The Roosevelt sailed to Ellesmere Island, Canada, where the crew stayed at the base camp for a long time, preparing for the expedition and acclimatizing to the conditions.
Peary and his party left Ellesmere Island on March 1, 1909. Over the next month, smaller groups within the expedition left to return to base camp. They were there as support personnel to carry the supplies and set up the supply dumps. The last of the support groups turned back on April 1,1909, leaving only six men to reach the Pole: Admiral Peary; Matthew Henson, an African-American arctic explorer and four Inuits: Ooqueah, Seegloo, Ootah, and Egigingwah. In Admiral Peary’s diary of April 7, 1909, he recorded that the North Pole had been reached by man writing the famous lines, “The Pole at last!!! The prize of three centuries, my dream, and ambition for twentythree years, Mine at last.”
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Fleet and Family Support Center
op your children's pride, inner strength, and sense of responsibility. Video and discussion format.
Call 301-342-4911 for reservations or to volunteer.
Anger Management (Sessions 1-3 of 6)
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 would like to learn more about the needs of the local EFMP population through a short, voluntary and anonymous survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QGD75R5. Look at the MWR E-News for future EFMP topics and events. For more EFMP information please contact James Lettner at james. lettner@navy.mil.
Clinical Counseling Services
FFSC Clinical Counseling services can directly improve the quality of life of service members and their family members by addressing the stressors facing today's military caused by family hardships, marital conflicts, parent/child issues, money concerns, fre-
quent 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.
Active Parenting Ages 5-12 (3 Sessions)
April 12, 19, 26; 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Eliminate power struggles with discipline skills that really work, while you devel-
April 12, 19, 26, and May 10, 17, 24; 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Understand anger and how to manage it with an emphasis on recognizing sources of anger and modifying behavior.
Banking and Financial Services
a mid-career success workshop. Participants will perform a personal career assessment in order to make decisions about future goals. The program will be led by the Command Career Counselors, the Transition Assistance Manager and the Personal Finance Manager.
Budgeting for Baby @ Bldg. 401
April 25; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society will illustrate the hidden costs associated with a growing family.
April 17; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Upon completion of this 60-minute, interactive class, learners should be able to: select a financial institution and/or accounts to meet their needs, reconcile a financial statement and identify the main consequences of poor account management.
Paying for College
Stress Management
April 27; 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Let's face it, relationships don't come with instructions. When you're upset with your spouse and feeling distant, what must your spouse do or say to help put you in the mood to reconcile? Come join us to learn how to have open communication.
April 17; 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Manage your stress by learning what it is, what causes it and how to help yourself get a handle on it.
Job Zone Job Fair
April 17; 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. At the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
Career Options and Navy Skills
Evaluation Program 2nd-Term Sailor April 18-19; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. CONSEP is designed for the Sailor in his/her second term of enlistment. It is a lifecycle approach to transition education;
April 25; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Have you filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid? Now what? Discuss the different types of financial aid available to you and your children.
Couples Communication
Myers Briggs
April 30; 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a widely used instrument designed to help you have increased insight into yourself and others. MBTI is useful for self awareness, career interest, relationships and leadership. This workshop will also help you re-evaluate how you behave and interact with others.
Prepare for Davis Spur Road parking construction Starting April 23, construction will take place along Davis Spur Road to provide designated parallel parking spaces. During this time shoulders along Davis Spur Road will be closed. Construction will take approximately 10 days, depending on weather conditions. Once the work is completed, the two inbound lanes will merge into a single, eastbound lane and parking spaces will be provided on both sides of the street. Please be cautious when driving through this area both during construction and once the work is complete.
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Center Stage Theater Movies
Thursday, April 12 6:30 p.m.: Tyler Perry's Good Deeds (Rated: PG-13 for sexual content, language, some violence and thematic material; 1 hr. 51 min.) Businessman Wesley Deeds is jolted out of his scripted life when he meets Lindsey, a single mother who works on the cleaning crew in his office building. Friday, April 13 6:30 p.m.: Gone (Rated: PG-13 for violence and terror, some sexual material, brief language and drug references; 1 hr. 35 min.) When her sister disappears, Jill is convinced the serial killer who kidnapped her two years ago has returned, and she sets out to once again face her abductor. 9:00 p.m.: Act ofValor (Rated: R for strong violence including some torture, and for language; 1 hr. 41 min.) An elite team of Navy SEALs embark on a covert mission to recover a kidnapped CIA agent. Saturday, April 14 4:00 p.m.: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax (Rated: PG for mild brief language; 1 hr. 36 min.) A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. 6:30 p.m.: Gone (Rated: PG-13 for violence & terror, some sexual material, brief language & drug references; 1 hr. 35 min.) 9:00 p.m.: Act ofValor (Rated: R for strong violence including some torture, and for language; 1 hr. 41 min.) Sunday, April 15 2:00 p.m.: The Lucky One (Free Sneak Preview - No cell phones with cameras, cameras, or camcorders) A Marine travels to North Carolina after serving three tours in Iraq and searches for the unknown woman he believes was his good luck charm during the war. Monday and Tuesday, no movies Wednesday, April 18 6:30 p.m.: Act ofValor (Rated: R for strong violence including some torture, and language; 1 hr. 41 min.)
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Navy test pilot knows his ABCs By Victor Chen Program Executive Office (Joint Strike Fighter) Public Affairs In the alphabet soup of military acronyms and abbreviations, it can be difficult to keep the ABCs straight. Despite the alphabetical hurdles, one Navy test pilot used his ABC knowledge to write a new chapter in flight test history. On March 23, Lt. Christopher Tabert completed the government acceptance flight for AF-14, a production-level F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter for the U.S. Air Force. In doing so, he became the only military test pilot to fly the A, B and C versions of the F-35, said Marine Corps Col. Art Tomassetti, vice commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing, Air Education and Training Command at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. “I didn’t really have time to reflect on that,” Tabert said of the distinction. “We were busy trying to get the test completed. I was just lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time and was glad to help out the team.”
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Navy Lt. Christopher Tabert on March 23 completed the government acceptance flight for AF-14, a productionlevel F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter for the U.S. Air Force. In doing so, a Marine Corps official said he became the only military test pilot to fly the A, B and C versions of the F-35: the U.S. Air Force F-35A, the U.S. Marine Corps F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing model, and the U.S. Navy F-35C carrier variant. The three versions of the F35 include the U.S. Air Force F35A, the U.S. Marine Corps F-
35B short takeoff and verticallanding model, and the U.S. Navy F-35C carrier variant.
“The ability for a pilot to move seamlessly across the F-35 variants really puts the ‘Joint’ in JSF,” Tomassetti said. “We’ll be able to leverage the capability in training and in future joint operations.” For Tabert, the differences between the models are slight. “The flying qualities of the A felt a lot like the B and C,” Tabert said. “You really can’t tell much of a difference between the three from the cockpit.” Even though Tabert started testing the F-35 only nine months ago, he already has a number of milestones on the aircraft under his belt: the first steam catapult launch; the first weapons pit drop for an inert 1,000 pound GBU-32 GPS-guided bomb; a supersonic flight; and the first launch from the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System. The F-35B and F-35C naval variants of the Joint Strike Fighter are undergoing test and evaluation at NAS Patuxent River prior to delivery to the fleet. The 33rd Fighter Wing will provide initial fleet training on the F-35. Watch a video about Navy test pilot Lt. Christopher Tabert at http://go.usa .gov/m0q.
SAPR/SARC message: Don’t suffer alone By Andrew Revelos South Potomac Pilot
The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator responsible for Naval Air Station Patuxent River has a message for anyone experiencing the trauma of sexual violence: don’t suffer alone. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Gloria Arteaga, who came to the region in August, 2011 is getting the word out about how the Navy protects Sailors, their families and employees. At a Jan. 18 press conference, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta said there were 3,191 sexual assaults involving service members reported across the Department of Defense in 2011, 33 more incidences than were reported in 2010. Many cases of sexual assault and unwanted sexual contact, however, go unreported; Panetta ex-
pected the real number of incidences to be closer to 19,000. Experts attribute the disparity between reported and estimated cases to fear among victims that reporting sexual assault may result in retaliation and the desire of some commanders to not “rock the boat.” In response, DoD has refined the process for reporting and responding to sexual abuse. “We want to make sure [victims] feel comfortable and safe,” said Arteaga, “but not everybody understands how the process works.” Arteaga trains Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Command Liaisons, Points of Contact, Data Collectors and a rotating watch bill of SAPR Victim Advocates to collect and respond to reports of sexual assault onboard NAS. There are two pathways for victims of unwanted sexual contact to report abuse, restricted and unrestricted.
Both options are intended to protect the rights of victims. Restricted reporting is an option for active duty service members, reservists and members of the Coast Guard; this option may be extended to include others in the near future. It allows victims to confidentially receive advocacy, medical treatment, counseling and time to consider all their options. Sexual assaults can be reported to SAPR VAs, SARCs, health care professionals (including Fleet and Family Support Center Counselors) and chaplains. If an assault is reported to any other entity, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. The upside to restricted reporting is that victims can receive treatment and learn all of their options free from the pressure of legal proceedings and command politics; the downside is that the
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Liberty programs 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.
The Liberty program sponsors free or reduced-price events for Pax River activeduty E1-E6 as a component of the Single Sailor Program. Civilian guests are not allowed to participate unless otherwise stated. For information call 301-3424208. Pax River's Liberty program's manager, Mindy Mackey, can be reached at 301-342-3565 or at mindy.mackey@na vy.mil.
MWR ITT Office. E1-E6 single or unaccompanied active duty military only.
Tour Washington, DC
New York City weekend
April 14 Tour our Nation's Capitol. Cost of $5 includes transportation departing from the Liberty Center at 7 a.m. Register at
Text 2 Connect Program
April 27-29; Depart 6:30 p.m.; Cost: $64 Spend a weekend in the BIG APPLE. Price includes transportation and two
***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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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. Day event. Lots of fun, team activities will be available! Make reservations at 301-9953869 or kerry.a.davis@navy.mil.
Register for Mattapany Day Camp 2012
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." General Motors will have a Chevrolet Volt and a Malibu ECO available for rides and drives. Register at the ITT Office. Call 301-342-0912. Sponsored by Northrop Grumman, ITT Exelis and Chick-fil-A.
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Triathlon Training
The MWR Aquatics Department's special, 2-month program helps triathletes refine their swim technique and increase their stamina. Experienced staff will observe swimmers' stroke technique and make recommendations for improvement. They will also provide advice and guidance on workouts to enhance endurance. Saturdays; 9 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.
9 a.m.-3 p.m. as follows: April 10-11 Current SAC patrons April 16-17 Active duty military April 23-24 DoD April 30- May 1 Contractors Registration requires two visits to the Rassieur Youth Center. First visit patrons must bring completed registration package, available online at http://cnic.navy.mil/Fl eetandfamilyprograms/SupportServices or in advance at the Youth Center. Time and date of second visit will be given at the first visit. Participants who register and pay for the entire 10 weeks of summer get a 50 percent discount on the last session. Payment of your last registered session is due at registration. For information call 301-342-1694.
NRC Solomons Learn to Swim Registration
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Parent Information Fair at the NEX
April 14; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Get connected with local services, activities, and opportunities on and off base to keep your kids active and entertained.
Opening Day Golf Scramble
April 14 Start the golf season off right at the Cedar Point Golf Courses' Opening Day Scramble! Format will be a four-person scramble with no handicap restrictions. Price is $45; registration begins March 25 and lasts through April 9 at the Cedar Point Golf Course Pro Shop. For information call 301-342-3597.
Free Golf Instruction for Active Duty Military
April 19 - May 17; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Learn the game of golf. All equipment will be provided. Register at Cedar Point Golf Course; for information call 301-342-3597.
Texas Cowboy Dinner at the River's Edge
April 18; 5:30 - 7 p.m. We've wrangled up some recipes from the Perini Ranch in Buffalo Gap, Texas. Members $13.95, non-members $16.95, children 6-11 $6.95, 5 & under $1.95. Reservations recommended. For information and reservations, call 301-342-3656.
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From the Chaplain's Desk: How's it going with you and your kids? By Lt. Kenneth Amador NAS Patuxent River Chaplain How's it going with you and your kids? Since April is the month of the military child, I think it is a relevant question to ask. How would you describe your overall relationship with your offspring: challenging, exciting, angry, threatening, impossible, strained, fun, impatient, adventurous, heartbreaking, pleasant or busy? If you want the real facts, ask your kids at the supper table tonight. Ask them to describe their feelings about you and the home. A word of caution at this point: you may not be prepared for the answer because it might be discouraging. However, it could be the first step back toward harmony and genuine love being restored under your roof. On the other hand, you may be pleasantly surprised. I find that parents are often more critical of themselves than they really should be. I believe we are way too busy for own good. It's important to stop right now and think. Maybe we should bite off a chunk of time during the next few months for a single purposeto evaluate the present condition of our homes. Use this period of time to get next to your children...to come to grips with the barriers that block the flow of your love and affection (and theirs), to evaluate how much character development is really going on, and to face the facts before the nagging sore spots lead to permanent, domestic disease. We need to guard our hearts from the terri-
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ble problem of negligence. It is true, we are busy doing good things, but are we forgetting to model and reflect our cherished values to our children? I have heard that "the home is where life makes up its mind." I believe this is true. It is there, with fellow family members, we hammer out our convictions on the anvil of relationships. It is there we cultivate the valuable things in life, like attitudes, memories, beliefs, and most of all, character. I like what the Old Testament book, Proverbs, says about our responsibilities to our children: "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from
it." This verse tells us that as parents if we do what is right for our children when they are young, when they are older they will choose to do right for themselves. This should be a huge comfort to us as parents! So, the question still stands: "how's it going with you and your kids?" Take the first step and ask them. Don't wait for them and don't be fearful of their response.We should be proactive and loving with our children. They are worth our investment. In the end, we are ultimately accountable for their well-being. We need to seek grace, strength, and wisdom from the Lord to help with the awesome job of raising our children to be healthy and balanced adults.
MORAN Continued from 1 community and Naval Aviation team well,” said Newton. Moran looks forward to her new responsibilities and challenges. “I am deeply honored to be selected to the SES, and thrilled to be part of the Navy's finest logistics team. Our emphasis is on fleet support now and in the future with an intense focus on improving maintenance and supply processes. Finding cost effective ways to improve fleet readiness and mitigate risks is challenging, but we have some of the most talented logistics practitioners in the business and we are dedicated to our mission,” said Moran. With more than 25 years of federal service, Moran spent the past two years as the director for NAVAIR’s Maintenance and Supply Integration Department, where she was responsible for developing and executing corporate processes, tools, and continuous process improvements across aircraft programs, during which time she developed a collaborative forecasting process to reduce material shortages and increase aircraft readiness. Prior to this, Moran served as the deputy program manager for sustainment on the Joint Strike Fighter program and as the F/A-18 director of logistics, where she was recognized as NAVAIR’s Logistician of the Year and won the Office of the Secretary of Defense Performance Based Logistics Team Award.
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Walter Reed commander visits Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River
Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River earns Joint Commission Certification
By Lt. Cmdr. "Sonny" Tizon Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River
By Lt. Cmdr. "Sonny" Tizon Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River
Commander of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Rear Adm. Alton L. Stocks visited Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River on March 21 and Naval Branch Health Clinics Dahlgren, Va. and Indian Head, Md. on March 22, his first visits since assuming Command of Walter Reed and Navy Medicine National Capital Area, which includes Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River and its three Branch Health Clinics. Capt. Ted Mills, commanding officer, Naval Air Station Patuxent River and Capt. Jack Pierce, acting commanding officer, Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River, welcomed Stocks during his visit. Stocks and Mills discussed health care services provided to military service members and their families and the deployment health readiness of warfighters served by the Clinic. Stocks also toured the clinic facilities and spoke with staff and patients. During an "All Hands" call at the Center Stage Theater, Stocks commended Clinic staff for a highly successful Joint Commission Inspection conducted March 6-9. The clinic earned a three-year Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation. The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit, national body that oversees the safety and quality of health care and other services
Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River successfully completed its survey by the Joint Commission on March 6-8, TJC surveyors announced during their outbrief on March 8. Inspectors from the Joint Commission, based in Chicago, Ill., completed their three-day inspection of Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River and its three Branch Health Clinics at Indian Head, Md; Dahlgren, Va., and Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Joint Commission is a US-based non-profit organization that surveys more than 19,000 health-care organizations and programs in the United States. According to its website, TJC's mission is "to continuously improve health care for the public by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value." TJC's vision is [to] always experience the safest, highest quality, best-value health care across all settings," according to the TJC website. The surveyors and NHCPR Commanding Officer Capt. Lisa H. Raimondo commended staff for the successful survey, which evaluated the clinic's quality of health care and efficiency of administrative procedures, leading to a full, 3year Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation. The inspectors followed patients through their entire encounter at the clinic. Using the tracer methodology, the inspectors verified that everyone in contact with a patient had documented competency in his or her health care specialty field and followed established pre-approved and safe policies and procedures. Raimondo stated, "Our achievements and commitment to excellence, quality, safe patient care and the success of our mission is striking and I am so very proud to serve with such outstanding shipmates."
Photo by Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Jheyson Giraldo
Rear Adm. Alton Stocks awards the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer 1st Class Wil Morales, Senior Sailor of the Year, Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River. provided in accredited organizations. "In addition to passing the Joint Commission survey, you also successfully completed the Medical Inspector General's Inspection, during which two of your programs were lauded as 'Navy Best Practices' and seven of your programs were given 'Bravo-Zulus' by the IG team," said Stocks. Stocks also awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer 1st Class Wil Morales, an Independent Duty Corpsman assigned to Branch Health Clinic, NAF Washington, for his selection
as Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River's 2011 Senior Sailor of the Year. During his out-brief, Stocks thanked the clinic staff for their professionalism and resolute commitment to keeping our warfighters healthy and ready to deploy, while continuing to provide quality health care services to their family members and other beneficiaries. "I was impressed by the clinic staff's enthusiasm and dedication to providing quality health care to all of our beneficiaries; it is truly a privilege to serve with all of them," said Stocks.
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U.S. Navy photo by Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Jheyson Giraldo
Lieutenant Junior Grade Stacey M. Trimner, MSC, USN was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant during a ceremony held at the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Flag Circle March 1. Lt. Trimner's husband, Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Ronald Trimner, participated in the ceremony. A Navy Mustang, Lt. Trimner has spent a total of 15 years on active duty Naval service, including two years as a commissioned officer. Chief Ronald Trimner salutes his wife, Lt. Stacey Trimner, immediately after her promotion. Send your retirement, re-enlistment, promotion and other important photographs to testernews@dcmilitary.com. We'd love to share your special moments with Tester readers. For more photographs, visit the NAS Patuxent River Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NASPaxRiver.
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Burly construction workers joined dapper business executives April 4 to celebrate "topping out" NAS Patuxent River's latest construction project, a new hangar for PMA-262 (Broad Area Maritime Surveillance). During the ceremony, dozens of workers signed a steel beam that was placed at the peak of the structure. Once signing was completed, the beam was hoisted and bolted into place. It will be left unpainted for all to see for years to come. The $30 million hangar should be completed in about 11 months. For more photos, visit www.facebook.com/NASPaxRiver.
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Eggstravaganza brings families to NRC Solomons Story and photo by Valerie Doster Fleet and Family Support Center Marketing Director Blue skies and sunny weather prevailedonSaturdayandtheannual NRCSolomonsEggstravaganzadrew record crowds. Families who attended were thrilled with the huge egg hunts and every child was able to "find" at least 8-10 eggs filled with various surprises. Peter Rabbit arrived for photographswiththefamilieswhoalsoenjoyed carnival games, line dancing to the live DJ and even an Easter egg croquet course. "I love volunteering at the events MWR holds, especially the Eggstravaganza ...there is always so many activities" said Loyola University student Nicole Doster, who volunteered to paint faces at the event. JenniferMarchant,NRCSolomons Recreation Director, who coordinated this event said "people began arriving 45 minutes before the event started." Along with all the fun activities each registered participant also received a t-shirt to tie-dye thanks to eventsponsors Northrop Grumman, ITTExelisandLincolnMilitaryHousing. The Eggstravaganza is the first sign that NRC Solomons is gearing up for another great summer. MWR hopes to see everyone back at NRC Solomons on Saturday, May 26; 7:30 p.m. -10:30p.m.forthefree,summer concert.Bringalawnchairorblanket and enjoy a great night of music. See you there!
From left, Kori, Kara (age 3), Jack and Anna (age 4) and Thomas Wilson of Mechanicsville take a break to check out their eggs. For more photos, visit www.facebook.com/NASPaxRiver.
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Expedited security screenings for service members begin By Paul Bello Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling TheTransportation Security Administration has expanded its PreCheck program to service members flying out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, known by the airport code DCA. Anyone on active duty with a common access card is now eligible to receive expedited security screenings. The TSA initiative began March 20 and is also available for active drilling reservists, National Guardsmen and members of the Coast Guard. To participate, service members must go to the TSA PreCheck lane at the security checkpoint in the terminal and present their CAC to a TSA officer, who will scan the card to verify their status with a Department of Defense database. Once verified, members will not be required to remove their shoes, outerwear or belts. Service members can also keep laptop computers in their cases and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels in their carry-on luggage. "This initiative is part of our shift away from a one-sizefits all approach and instead toward implementing more intelligence-driven, risk-based security measures," said TSA spokesperson Kawika Riley. "Our military consists of individuals who put their lives on the line for our national security. It's only fair that we accommodate them and help them get to where they're going." Riley noted that eligible service members do not need to be in uniform to qualify for prescreening benefits and that gate passes for families are also available on a case-by-case basis. He said approximately 400 active duty members use DCA on any given day. Riley said the TSA will be looking over data and will make an assessment in the future on how to expand the pilot program to other airports around the country. The TSA PreCheck will be available at Terminal B, which is the south checkpoint in DCA for Delta Airlines flyers. For more information on the expedited screening process for active duty service members, visit www.tsa.gov.
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Beginning March 20, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport began allowing active duty service members with a common access card to go through an expedited security process. Service members can proceed straight to a checkpoint and a Transportation Security Administration officer will scan their CAC. Service members are no longer required to remove their shoes or belts or empty their pockets before proceeding to their gates.
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Think before you drink Submitted by the Federal Consumer Information Center April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This nationwide campaign is intended to raise awareness about the consequences of excessive drinking, and to encourage those with a drinking problem to get help. If you drink too much and would like to stop, locate a treatment pro-
gram in your area at http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/TreatmentLocator/faces/quickSearch.jspx. Alcohol and drug treatment programs are available on the installation and in the surrounding counties. Concerned about your use of alcohol? Take the Alcohol Use Test at www.atgetfit.net/Alcohol/TestsAlcoholUseTest.aspx. Provide honest answers to the questions in this test to help you determine if you are at risk.
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Top 12 saving and investing tips for 2012 Submitted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Below are some suggestions on how to become a smarter investor in 2012. Tip #12 Pay Pay off high-interest high-interest debt. Paying off high-interest debt may be your best investment strategy. Few investments pay off as well as, or with less risk than, eliminating high-interest debt on credit card or other loans. Tip #11 Pay Pay yourself yourself first. Regular automatic deductions from your paycheck or bank account into a savings or investment account will keep you on track toward your short and long-term financial goals. Tip #10 Boost Boost your your "rainy "rainy day" fund. Many experts recommend keeping about six months of expenses in a federally insured account to cover sudden unemployment or other emergencies. Tip #9 Help Help stop affinity fraud fraud in your your community. Affinity fraud refers to investment scams that prey upon members of identifiable groups. Learn how you can help protect yourself and your community from the potentially devastating impact of affinity fraud at http://investor .gov/sites/default/files/Affinity-Fraud.pdf. Tip #8 Don't put all your your eggs in one basket. Think twice before investing heavily in shares of your employer's stock or any individual investment. Tip #7 Take Take advantage advantage of "free "free money" (if available). available). In many employer-sponsored retirement plans, the employer will match some or all of your contributions. If your employer offers a retirement plan and you do not contribute enough to get your employer's match, you are passing up "free money" for your retirement savings. Tip #6 Bewar Bewaree of promises promises of "guaranteed "guaranteed retur returns ns." ." Promises of high returns, with little or no risk, are classic warning signs for fraud. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Tip #5 Understand Understand the fees you you pay to buy, buy, own, own, and sell your your investments. investments. Investment costs shouldn't take you by surprise. Fees and expenses vary from product to product and can take a huge bite out of your returns. Even small differences in investment costs can translate into large differences in returns over time. Tip #4 Teach Teach your your children children about good financial habits. Recent research suggests that direct teaching by parents is an important predictor of a young person's future financial success. Tip #3 Resear Research ch investments investments before before handing over over any money. Smart investors always check whether an investment is registered with the SEC by using the SEC's EDGAR database or contacting the SEC's toll-free investor assistance line at 800-732-0330 or www.investor.gov Tip #2 Check the background background of your your investment investment proprofessional. Many investors do not know that you can check the background of a broker or investment adviser. It's free and easy - and a key step for avoiding investment fraud.
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Ask the Lawyer: Is it a crime, yet? By Mathew B. Tully Q. At what point does an attempt to do something illegal become criminal,even if you don’t pull off the crime? A. In the military, anyone who tries to commit a crime, regardless of whether he or she actually does anything else illegal, commits a crime. Service members violate Article 80 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice when they go beyond the stages of planning and preparation and overtly act with the intent of committing a UCMJ offense. Article 80 charges, referred to as“attempts,” often come into play in sexual assault, child abuse, drug distribution, and larceny cases. With Article 80, it does not matter if the accused ever completed the attempted offense. The attempt must represent “a direct movement toward commission,” according to the Manual for Courts-Martial. It does not matter if a service member attempted to commit a crime and there was no chance he or she could pull it off. Perhaps the goods a person wanted to steal had been shipped elsewhere. The task of government prosecutors is showing that substantial steps were taken to commit an offense. Meanwhile, depending on the circumstances, the military law attorney representing the accused might argue that there was no intent to commit a crime or that any steps taken did not go past the initial preparatory phase. Voluntary abandonment is another defense that could be raised, if the service member completely withdraws from an illegal act. "Intent" here is also important to the defense. The perpetrator's intent in voluntarily abandoning a crime must stem from a genuine belief that the act is wrong – not from a belief that the actor would get caught or that he or she
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would have a better chance of succeeding at another time, according to the Manual for Courts-Martial. In some cases, an attempt may constitute a lesser included offense of the same principle crime. For example, the lesser included offense of attempted larceny is wrongful appropriation, a violation of Article 121, according to the Manual for Courts-Martial. Service members should remember that those found guilty of attempts to commit crimes will in most cases be at risk for the same maximum punishment that the UCMJ allows for the committed offense. Anyone facing an Article 80 charge should immediately consult a military law attorney. Mathew B. Tully is an IraqWar veteran and founding partner of the law firmTully Rinckey PLLC. E-mail questions to askthelawyer@fedattorney.com. The information in this column is not intended as legal advice.
SAPR Continued from 5 perpetrator of the sexual assault will remain at large, Military Protective Orders and reassignments are not an option, and evidence of the crime may be lost.Victims who make a restricted report may, once they have decided on a course of action, change the report to unrestricted. Unrestricted reporting is available for service members, civilians, military retirees and dependents age 18 or older. This type of reporting can be initiated by contacting SAPR VAs, SARCs, law enforcement, health care professionals or one’s chain of command. Law enforcement will investigate the allegation and may issue MPOs; command must take measures to protect the victim’s safety and separate victims from alleged perpetrators. Unrestricted reporting facilitates a greater number of protections for victims, but legal proceedings take time and the investigation itself may feel intrusive in the wake of a traumatic sexual assault. For service member victims concerned about the making a report, Arteaga offered advice. “It’s up to victims to weigh their options,” she said. “When in doubt, call the watch bill and keep it anonymous. We are there for the best interests of the person calling and we respect their wishes. Go restricted and get help, get advocacy.” Arteaga, a native of Colombia who served onboard Naval Station Newport, RI before moving to this region, is passionate about advocating for all victims of sexual assault. Those victims do not necessarily fit into pre-conceived notions of gender.
Male-on-male rape, for instance, is an extremely sensitive topic in the military, but it can and does occur. Many [male victims] do not come forward because they feel it is degrading. It can be devastating and it can be heartbreaking and often, drugs or alcohol are involved as the weapon of choice of the alleged offender. While many instances of sexual assault are clear-cut instances of perpetrators forcing their will onto victims, others are more subtle. Unwanted “pranks” of a sexual nature also fit the bill of unwanted sexual contact and perpetrators may be punished accordingly. Oftentimes, these “pranks” involve offensive and degrading photos of victims, who may be sleeping or intoxicated. “These ‘pranks’ have no place in the military,” said Arteaga. “[Anyone] who would do this to someone else doesn’t deserve to wear the uniform.” Would-be perpetrators of such acts aren’t the only ones bearing responsibility for this type of crime; witnesses, too, must prevent, stop and report all instances of sexual abuse. “It’s everyone’s duty to stop the perpetrator of a sexual assault or unwanted sexual contact,” said Arteaga. Arteaga’s rationale, like Secretary Panetta’s, goes beyond simple decency and protecting individual rights: preventing sexual assault in the military is a matter of national security. “Service members live in a world where they must work to protect each other,” she said. “You never know when you are going to need your back covered by another service member. Do you think we are going to be able to rely on one another in an environment where we don’t respect each other?” For more information, call the SAPR VA 24-hour response hotline at 301-4811057.
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Ten tips on a tax credit for child and dependent care expenses IRS Tax Tip 2012-46 If you paid someone to care for your child, spouse, or dependent last year, you may qualify to claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit when you file your federal income tax return. Below are 10 things the IRS wants you to know about claiming the credit for child and dependent care expenses. The care must have been provided for one or more qualifying persons. A qualifying person is your dependent child age 12 or younger when the care was provided. Additionally, your spouse and certain other individuals who are physically or mentally incapable of self-care may also be qualifying persons. You must identify each qualifying person on your tax return. The care must have been provided so you - and your spouse if you are married filing jointly - could work or look for work. You - and your spouse if you file jointly - must have earned income from wages, salaries, tips, other taxable employee compensation or net earnings from self-employment. One spouse may be considered as having earned income if they were a full-time student or were physically or mentally unable to care for themselves.
The payments for care cannot be paid to your spouse, to the parent of your qualifying person, to someone you can claim as your dependent on your return, or to your child who will not be age 19 or older by the end of the year even if he or she is not your dependent. You must identify the care provider(s) on your tax return. Your filing status must be single, married filing jointly, head of household or qualifying widow(er) with a dependent child.
The qualifying person must have lived with you for more than half of 2011. There are exceptions for the birth or death of a qualifying person, or a child of divorced or separated parents. See Publication 503, Child and Dependent Care Expenses. The credit can be up to 35 percent of your qualifying expenses, depending upon your adjusted gross income. For 2011, you may use up to $3,000 of expenses paid in a year for one qualifying individual or $6,000 for two or more qualifying individuals to figure the credit. The qualifying expenses must be reduced by the amount of any dependent care benefits provided by your employer that you deduct or exclude from your income, such as a flexible spending account for day care expenses. If you pay someone to come to your home and care for your dependent or spouse, you may be a household employer and may have to withhold and pay Social Security and Medicare tax and pay federal unemployment tax. See Publication 926, Household Employer's Tax Guide. For more information on the Child and Dependent Care Credit, see Publication 503, Child and Dependent Care Expenses. You may download these free publications from www.irs.gov or order them by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800829-3676).
Scoreboard as of April 6 Intramural Softball League Monday/Wednesday Division River Dawgs 2-0 Black Flag 2-0 Dirty Dogs 1-0 VQ-4 1-1 Softballs of Steel 1-1 Chiefs 1-1 Boozin’ Ballers 1-1 Old Guys 1-1 Drunken Clams 0-1 Moe’s Tavern 0-2 PPE 0-2 Tuesday/Thursday Division Balls Deep! 2-0 One Man Short 2-0 VX-1 1-0 VXS-1 1-0 TC-7 1-1 A/O 1-1 Bad Medicine 0-2 FRC 0-2 Salty Dogs 0-2
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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.
NAWCAD and NTWL Inspector General Command Inspection A NAVAIR IG representative will be available on April 24 to conduct confidential, voluntary interviews with civil service and military assigned to NAWCAD Patuxent River/Webster
Field and NTWL wanting to discuss and report suspected instances of fraud, waste, abuse or mismanagement. Allegations outside of these four categories are not appropriate for an IG interview. To schedule an appointment, contact Cheryl Ward at 301-342-1278, cheryl.ward@navy.mil, or Ginger Soroka, 301342-1275 ginger.soroka@navy.mil.
FEW presents CapWiz and You
The Patuxent River Chapter of Federally EmployedWomen will present "CapWiz and You" for our April 24 business session. Our guest speaker for this event will be Mr. Matthew Fogg, Vice President for Congressional Relations of FEW. Please join us as we discuss the benefits of CapWiz, and how this on-line tool can be used to communicate to Congressional representatives. This session will be held in Bldg 2185 (across from the NAS Pax River post office) in Room 1150 beginning at 11:30 AM. Feel free to bring your lunch and join us! For more information, contact Lola Scott at 301-757-7228.
Summary of Mishaps By Derek Nelson Naval Safety Center Welcome to the latest edition of the Summary of Mishaps: things you'll never see in a resume or on a job application, not even if any of the folks below wanted to be stuntmen. At a school in California, an E-2 student hurt his shoulder playing tackle football ("without supervision or any PPE," the report said). The E-2 said that "he realized playing tackle without PPE was not a good idea but did not think about it at the time." I believe it. He also said "he didn't like playing touch football as it was too boring." I'll be happy to provide a pile of exciting touchfootball injury reports to study during his five days of light duty. Noted Without Comment: An E-3 master-at-arms in a barracks in California received some guidance after the horse had escaped from the barn and disappeared over the far horizon. He was told, the report says, "to use the back of his hand without physically touching the hot plate to feel for heat." Second-degree burns to his left index finger and middle finger.That's the trouble with checking something to see if it's hot. It might be hot. Speaking of heat, our Rocket Scientist of the Week, an E-1 Sailor in Missouri, earned this most questionable of all distinctions when he "tried to iron his pants while the pants where still on his leg." This ploy has been tried before. It didn't work very well that time, either. FYI: irons are hot. If you doubt it, try making a grilled cheese sandwich with one. It works great. Furthermore, the material in your average pair of trousers is a terrible insulator. Note: If you're going to do some ironing after making the aforementioned grilled cheese sandwich, make sure you clean the iron. "We're Doomed, I Tell You, Doomed!" A motorcycle rider, the report said, "did everything right and still lost. He attended the required training, wore all PPE, appeared to be riding within his ability, was riding with the flow of traffic, and was not riding recklessly." Well, darn, I guess riding motorcycles is just plain dangerous. Especially (as it turned out was the case here) when you have two months of experience, go 20 mph over the speed limit, pass cars on an interstate in the dark and slam into the back of a slower vehicle. If that counts as doing everything right, I'd hate to see what doing some things wrong would be. Until we meet again, remember--there's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip, especially when you aren't holding the cup by the handle and you're trying to walk downstairs and read a book at the same time. Check out our new blog at www.public.navy.mil/navsafecen/Pages/media/nscblog/index.aspx. The latest is called "So, Who Taught You To Drive?"
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Around Town Amusement park discounts
St. Mary's County Department of Recreation and Parks offers discounted amusement park tickets for locations in Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania andVirginia.Tickets are on sale through October 26 at the Recreation & Parks Office, Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, in Leonardtown, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, on a first come, first served basis. Cash and credit cards can be used to purchase the tickets. Personal checks will not be accepted for ticket sales. For information, including prices, please visit www.stmarysmd.com/docs/AmParkTicketSales.pdf or call 301-475-4200 ext. 1842 or 1800.
Recycle for art
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center seeks clean, reusable waste for use in their new artLAB in quantities of 15 or more. Office supplies, paper goods, packaging materials, textiles, appliances, wooden materials, plastics, and more are welcome. For a list of items to donate visit www.annmariegarden.org
Screenwriting workshop
Writers by the Bay meets monthly at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Several published authors attend the sessions and
more that hope to be published soon. Will Joy,agraduateoftheNewYorkFilmInstitute, will host a workshop April 12 at 7 p.m. coveringthefundamentalsofthescreenplay.He willcoverstructure,stylisticelementsincluding plot, character, action, description and dialogueaswellastechnicalformat.Register online or by calling 410-535-0291.
Our Town
The story follows the small town of Grover’s Corners through three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Follow theWebb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theater – die. Performances are April 12-14 and April 19-21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors, military members with ID and youth in high school or younger.Reserve early for best seating selection. For information contact bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301934-7828, or www.csmd.edu/arts.
USNA Alumni Breakfast
The US Naval Academy Alumni Association, Greater Southern Maryland Chapter will hold a Spring Leadership Breakfast April 12 at the River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. The featured speaker is Rear Adm. Joseph W. Rixey, USN,
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Jane Harman to speak
The Patuxent Partnership and St. Mary’s College of Maryland announce that the Honorable Jane Harman, who served in Congress representing California’s 36th District and is now the Director, President and CEO of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, will speak to a joint TPP-Center program for the Study of Democracy program at St. Mary’s College of Maryland on April 13 at 4:30 p.m. in Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall. The public is invited to attend, and there is no cost. Advance registration to ensure seating is recommended at www.paxpartnership.org.
Maryland Poet Kendra Kopelke
As part of the College of Southern Maryland’s Spring Connections Series, poet
Kendra Kopelke will read from her latest book“Hopper’sWomen,” at 7:30 p.m., April 13, at the La Plata Campus, Learning Resource Center, Room LR-102. For information, study guides and author links visit www.csmd.edu/connections. Books featured are available at any CSM College Store or online at www.csmd.edu/CollegeStore.
Historical Myths and Archaeology
Historic St. Mary’s City staff will offer illustrated lectures to the public on April 13. Both talks will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the HSMC Visitor Center auditorium (18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary’s City). History is made up of facts, or so we think. Examine the truth behind some of our beloved historical myths. For information about the lecture and other events, visiting, or booking a tour, visit www.stmaryscity.org, e-mail info@stmaryscity.org, or call 240-895-4990 or 1-800-SMC-1634.
Musical Showcase
April 14, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown. Enjoy a family concert featuring a youth orchestra, solos, ensembles, and more performed by the students of Bella Music School. Free. 301-475-2846, www.stmalib.org.
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