Volume 69, Number 20
Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland
May 17, 2012
X-47B gears up for summer milestones By Jamie Cosgrove Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons Public Affairs In recent months, Pax River personnel may have noticed a new, uniquely shaped, tailless aircraft on the runway: the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator. “This summer will be full of activity as the team braces for X-47B’s first flight here and arrival of the second X-47B air vehicle from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.,” said Matt Funk, UCAS-D lead test engineer. “In the coming months, you can expect to see the X-47B flying over the base and surrounding area along the Chesapeake Bay.” The X-47B is the first unmanned vehicle designed to take off from and land on an aircraft carrier. As part of the program’s demonstration, the X47B will perform arrested landings and catapult launches at Pax to validate its ability to conduct precision approaches to the carrier.The base is one of only a few sites in the world wheretheNavycanrunperformance testsonaircraftcarriercatapultoperations at a land-based facility with flight test and engineering support resources not available on a ship. "Testing at Pax River is a critical component of this demonstration
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The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator performs a taxi test in spring 2012 to validate the overall reliability of the system in preparation for its initial flight at Patuxent River this summer. program as we break new ground with the development of a carrierbased unmanned air system,” said Capt. Jaime Engdahl, Navy UCAS program manager. “The integrated test team, under leadership of AIR5.0 [Test and Evaluation] and VX-23 [Air Test and Evaluation Squadron
23], are critical members of the Navy UCAS program team that will make this program a success.” Since the arrival of the first X-47B in late 2011, the UCAS-D ITT has been preparing the aircraft for its initial flight at Pax River. Recently, the X47B performed taxi testing to vali-
date the overall reliability of the system. The team also conducted tests to determine the aircraft's ability to catch an arresting wire on an aircraft carrier. Like manned aircraft, the air vehicle is scheduled to begin six weeks of electronic vulnerability testing at
Pax Pros support Special Olympics
the Naval Electromagnetic Radio Facility. This test verifies there are no electrical disturbance, signal, or emission issues that cause an undesired response or malfunction of a subsystem or component. After completing standard ground tests and system check-outs, the program anticipates several major milestones here, beginning with first flight. “We are all excited to have a new, groundbreaking aircraft here as part of our test program, but as always the Navy puts safety first,” Engdahl said. Funk added that while the shape and design of the X-47B are unique and eye-catching, it is critical that spectators follow base policy and keep a safe distance from the flight line during all X-47B taxi and flight operations. Engdahl is optimistic about the program’s planned flight test program, including F/A-18 and King Air surrogate aircraft and X-47B testing this fall. “The program is progressing well in preparation for shore-based catapult launch testing and arrested landings, leading ultimately to our final carrier demonstration in 2013,” Engdahl said. Katie Coughlan contributed to this article.
News Briefs Weekend work at Gate 2 Weather dependent, the parking lot for the Pass and ID office at Gate 2 will be repaved Saturday, May 19. The parking area will be closed starting Friday evening around 6:30 p.m. and will reopen by noon on May 20. The contractor will close one inbound lane starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday while the work is ongoing and will have traffic control set up. Gate 2 will remain open to traffic at all times during the project. For information call Christian D. Fernandez at 301-757-4933.
Noise Advisory Residents of communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that a noise-generating event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 22, between 10 a.m. and noon within the installation airfield boundaries. This event will produce a single, loud booming noise that may be heard by nearby residents. As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes precautions to lessen the impact of testing and training activities on the community. For information call 1-866-819-9028.
Lumpia and pancit sale U.S. Navy photo by Chris Basham
Master-at-Arms Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas G. Culver honors each medalist in the St. Mary's County 2012 Special Olympics Spring Games 100-meter races. More than 190 volunteers from NAS Patuxent River and Webster Outlying Field volunteered at this year's Games, held May 4 at Leonardtown High School. Volunteers escorted athletes to their events, tracked statistics for each heat of each competition, cooked and distributed lunches, and cheered every competitor. For more photos, visit www.facebook.com/NASPaxRiver.
Support your junior Sailors and enjoy some awesome lumpia 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Bldg. 401. $6 will get you four lumpia, a plate of pancit, a bowl of steamed rice and a drink. For information, contact Yeoman Seaman Williams at 301-757-0636 or Kerrick.williams@navy.mil.
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Clinic CBRN team conducts decontamination training By Lt. Cmdr. Sonny Tizon Naval Health Clinic Public Affairs Thirteen Sailors from Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Decontamination Team completed the“First Receiver Operations Training” exercise May 1-3. Led by the clinic’s emergency manager, Chief Hospital Corpsman Jeremy Raymond, the FROT exercise was conducted on clinic grounds, simulating the arrival of “contaminated” casualties seeking medical attention. The FROT exercise is designed to educate U.S. Navy Medical First Receivers on lifesaving skills required to triage, initiate field treatment, decontaminate and save victims from CBRN or hazardous materials. “All 13 Sailors were introduced to potential contaminants terrorists may use, ways to identify contaminants using basic detection equipment, signs/symptoms of agents, triage of victims, decontaminants necessary to remove contaminants, and most importantly how to decontaminate patients,” said Raymond. A Bureau of Medicine contract team from DECON, LLC led by Thomas Bocek, provided hands-on training to the Clinic’s CBRN team.
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The Pax River Naval Health Clinic Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Decontamination team transports a simulated "contaminated" patient into the Decontamination Station. Bocek explained that, “The training involved one day of equipment setup, inventory, and functions check;
a second day of didactic lecture; and a third day of hands-on, timed teamwork training where the CBRN
Employees with disabilities find success at NAVAIR By Emily Funderburk Total Force Communications All Jon Fish ever wanted to do was serve his country. Growing up, Fish dreamed of joining the military, following the example of his father’s 20 years of service in the Air Force, but a disability stood in the way. In high school, Fish was self-conscious about his disability. “Through the help of friends and sports, I realized that those people closest to me and those whom I worked with day in and day out, really did not care about my physical appearance,” he said. “I learned that my behavior, attitude and performance were the true measuring sticks for who I was and what people saw, not my physical appearance.” Fish didn’t give up on his goal. “When it became clear that I could not follow my dad’s footsteps in the military because of my disability, I looked for other ways to serve,” he said.“I decided that working for the Department of Defense as a civilian was the best route.” Fish, now a NAVAIR logistics management specialist,
team decontaminated mock casualties from a terrorist attack using a weapon of mass destruction.”
The CBRN team wore protective equipment that was hot and uncomfortable, while performing physically rigorous medical warmzone operations. During the third day of handson, timed training, the clinic’s CBRN team was able to don their personal protective equipment and set up the Decontamination Station and associated equipment within 15 minutes. The maximum allowable time to accomplish this task in a real-life scenario is 20 minutes. In addition, the team was able to successfully receive, triage, and fully decontaminate a simulated “contaminated” litter patient within six minutes. The standard for completing this task is 15 minutes. “The clinic’s CBRN team has proven that they are trained and more than ready to effectively respond to any terrorist event involving WMDs,” said Bocek. After the exercise, Bocek congratulated the team for performing superbly under the most arduous conditions, while continuing to provide critical medical operations. “I am extremely proud and confident, knowing that Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River is ready when called upon to respond to a CBRN response as part of our vital health care mission,” said Capt. Lisa Raimondo, the Clinic’s Commanding Officer.
200th flight for F-35B test aircraft BF-3
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Jon Fish and Wanda Donald joined NAVAIR after attending meet-and-greet events held at Patuxent River. NAVAIR’s meet-and-greets give qualifying individuals with disabilities an opportunity to interview with NAVAIR hiring managers. first learned of NAVAIR as a student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He attended a meet-andgreet session in May 2011, where he met NAVAIR recruiters, learned more about the Command and interviewed for an acquisition internship. “The day of the meet-andgreet was fantastic,” he said. “The facilities were great, the people were awesome, and it was evident that a lot of hard work went into the event.” Attending the meet-andgreet convinced Fish that he
wanted to work for NAVAIR. “What I really took away from the whole experience was that NAVAIR really cares about and wants to meet new people, especially civilians with disabilities and wounded warriors, which is not always true in other organizations,” Fish said. Wanda Donald attended a similar meet-and-greet session for individuals with disabilities in November 2011. “I had seen the [NAVAIR] website and I saw pictures of
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U.S. Navy photo Michael Jackson, courtesy of Lockheed Martin
U.S. Marine Corps test pilot Lt. Col. Matthew Kelly flies F-35B test aircraft BF-3 within the AtlanticTest Range May 3. The 200th test flight for BF-3 measured stresses on the aircraft during supersonic maneuvers. The F-35B is the variant of the Joint Strike Fighter for the U.S. Marine Corps, capable of short take-offs and vertical landings for use on amphibious ships or expeditionary airfields to provide air power to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. The F-35B is undergoing test and evaluation at NAS Patuxent River prior to delivery to the fleet.
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Get vaccinated, Local crew mixes NAVAIR and get tested for play at biennial boat race viral hepatitis By Lori Malady, RN BSN Infection Prevention Nurse Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River The Centers for Disease Control and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene have announced that May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. Treatment can improve and prolong life — getting tested is the first step.Testing is critical to successfully treating hepatitis. Awareness and prevention are the keys to stopping its spread.Vaccines exist, and DHMH urges Marylanders to talk with their health care providers about being vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B1. Viral hepatitis is a silent epidemic in the United States and more than 4 million Americans are living with chronic hepatitis B (HBV) or chronic hepatitis C (HCV). Every year, approximately 15,000 Americans die from liver cancer or chronic liver disease associated with viral hepatitis. Despite these statistics, viral hepatitis is not well known. In fact, as many as 75 percent people with chronic viral hepatitis do not know that they are infected; these individuals cannot receive lifesaving care and treatment. Hepatitis is a group of viral infections that damage the liver and can cause liver cancer. Hepatitis A, B and C are the most common types of the disease. There are an estimated 3.5 to 5.3 million people living with viral hepatitis in the United States, and millions more are at risk for infection. Hepatitis A, or HAV, is spread mainly through contact with contaminated food and water; hepatitis B (HBV) is spread mainly by sexual contact; hepatitis C or HCV is spread through sexual contact and injection drug use. Viral hepatitis is the leading cause of liver transplantation in the United States. In the absence of treatment, 15 - 40 percent of persons living with viral hepatitis will develop liver cirrhosis or experience other conditions that affect the liver, including liver cancer. Rates of liver cancer have tripled over the last several decades, with at least half of these cases attributable to HCV. In the decade to come, more than 150,000 Americans are expected to die from viral hepatitis-associated liver cancer or end-stage liver disease. Liver cancer and other liver diseases caused by viral hepatitis, such as cirrhosis, affect some U.S.populations more than others, resulting in substantial health disparities. Persons with certain risk behaviors, including men who have sex with men and injection drug users, have high rates of viral hepatitis. Also at risk are baby boomers. Compared with other age groups, a greater proportion (about 1 in 33) of persons aged 46–64 years is infected with HCV. African-Americans are twice as likely to be infected with HCV when compared with the general U.S. population, and approximately 1 in 12 Asian/Pacific Islanders are living with hepatitis B. These health disparities are reflected in viral hepatitis–associated morbidity and mortality; for example, liver cancer incidence is highest among Asian-Pacific Islanders and is increasing among African Americans, persons aged 46–64 years, and men. Persons with HIV also are disproportionately affected by viral hepatitis and related adverse health conditions. Because HIV, HBV, and HCV share common modes of transmission, one third of HIV infected persons are co-infected with HBV or HCV. The progression of viral hepatitis is accelerated among persons with HIV; therefore, persons who are co-infected experience greater liver-related health problems than non-HIV infected persons. Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River offers blood tests for hepatitis A, B and C as well as vaccinations for hepatitis A and B. All health care workers should be vaccinated against hepatitis B; anyone who has potential for contact with sewage should discuss with their physician the need for the hepatitis A vaccine. The hepatitis B vaccine is a 3-dose schedule: you receive your first vaccine, another at 4 weeks after the initial dose, and the last at 5 weeks after the second dose. Hepatitis A vaccine is a 2-dose schedule: the second dose is given 6 months after the first. Vaccination is highly recommended if you plan a trip to a country where hepatitis A is prevalent. Contact Preventative Medicine for travel advisories and information. For information contact your primary care physician, visit the CDC web site http://www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis or join the conversation about KnowMoreHepatitis on Twitter using the hashtag #KMH.
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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. ScottWard has raced boats on the national and international level since he was a teenager, growing up in Southern California. Next month, Ward and a crew of fellow NAVAIR employees will compete in the biennial Bermuda Ocean Race between Annapolis, Md. and St. George's, Bermuda aboard Ward's 2011 Beneteau First 40.7, the Crocodile. "We have a pretty good track record in the Governor's Cup with different boats,"Ward said of his crew: watch captains Art Kuenne, Jim Young and Marc Briere; trimmer James Denham; navigator Shane Morast and bow/trimmer Kristin Pedersen.Ward's son, Taylor, will be crewing on the Crocodile for this race, as well--at 14, he is finally old enough to serve as mastman in an open ocean race. The Bermuda Ocean Race, sponsored by the Eastport Yacht Club in Maryland and St. George's Dinghy and Sports Club in Bermuda, started as a seven-vessel race in 1979. Since 1980, the biennial race has grown to include up to 50 cruising and racing boats. This year's race includes 35 entries, sailing from Annapolis Harbor to Bermuda. The course includes 125 nautical miles on the Chesapeake Bay and 628 nautical miles on the open ocean. Over the course of the race, the boats will spend most of their time approximately 100 miles offshore. "It's more about nature than the boats around you," said Ward. "You're
Above: From left, Taylor Ward, mastman; Lt. Col. Scott Ward, skipper; Marc Briere, watch captain; Shane Morast, navigator; Kristin Pedersen, bow/trimmer; James Denham, trimmer and Jim Young, watch captain relax after a day at work at NAVAIR, just a few weeks before the Bermuda Ocean Race.
Left: The original, stuffed crocodile takes a moment at the helm, waiting for the crew to assemble.
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Patrolman First Class Marc Villaruel honored as Officer of the Year Each year, the Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary's County, the Department of Aging and Human Services, and Triad/SALT,an organization devoted to protecting senior citizens and retired residents, host Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, in tribute to officers who gave their lives in the line of duty in the previous year and to honor local officers who display a high level of dedication and excellence. Patrolman First Class Marc Villaruel was honored as 2011 Officer of theYear for Patuxent River Police Department at a ceremony held May 15 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. The following remarks by Col. John Romer, NAS Patuxent River Chief of Police, highlight why Villaruel was selected.
Patrolman First Class Marc Villaruel has been a dependable and dedicated member of the Patuxent River Police Department since December 2008. He always conducts himself in a professional, caring manner when providing for the community, no matter what the cause. His decisions are clear and judgment sound, always reliable and in the mindset that his performance is vitally important for the safety and support of the
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Patrolman First Class Marc Villaruel community. With his straightforward and professional personality he has been able to break down the communication barrier often encountered between Law Enforcement and the public.
His attitude has earned the respect of the community as well as his supervisors and subordinates. He has completely embraced the concept of community policing, as he has conducted over 300 foot patrols of the three residential housing communities and various businesses on the installation. Last year he conducted 87 traffic stops, issuing 42 Federal citations, 28 Warning citations and 27 Safety Equipment Repair Orders to include 26 criminal arrests. As a Field Training Officer, using his motivational skills, training, experience and knowledge, he successfully trained three new officers this past year. His unequaled dedication, tireless initiative and expertise are key factors in providing Law Enforcement and Force Protection for a workforce of approximately 26,000 personnel on a daily basis. His sustained performance, impeccable uniform appearance, unquestioned integrity and loyalty to the agency and the Patuxent River community are some of the many reasons why Patrolman First Class Marc J.Villaruel has been chosen as Patuxent River's 2011 Officer of the Year.
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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.
Clinical Counseling Services
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.
FFSC Clinical Counseling services can directly improve the quality of life of service members and their family members by addressing the stressors facing today's military caused by family hardships, marital conflicts, parent/child issues, money concerns, frequent moves, health and environmental factors and other difficulties. For an appointment with a counselor, call 202-685-6019.
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
such as closing costs, appraisals, home inspections and discount points.
Meet with a Disabled American Veterans Representative or a localVeterans Affairs Representative.CalltheFleetandFamilySupportCenterat301-342-4911toscheduleanappointment.
Suicide Awareness
Ten Steps to a Federal Job May 21, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Learn how to navigate the federal job system. 137-page training guide provided.
Return and Reunion May 22; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Make a smooth transition for military personnel from the combat environment to family, community and workplace. Spouses are encouraged to attend.
Budgeting for Baby @ Bldg. 401 May 23; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society will illustrate the hidden costs of a growing family.
Home Buying May 23; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. If you are thinking of buying a home now or in the near future, learn important aspects of the purchase process: selecting the right Realtor and lender and understanding jargon
May 23; 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. A video combines narration and scenarios to teach the issues surrounding suicide: identifying warning signs, responding to a suicidal person and accessing local resources.
Stress Management
May 24; 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Manage your stress by learning what it is, what causes it and how to help yourself get a handle on it.
Interviewing Techniques
May 24; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Prepare for your upcoming job interview by practicing personal presentation skills such as answering common interview questions, writing follow-up and thank-you letters, and negotiating job offers.
Art of Money Management
May 30; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Get control of your financial life with a single-session workshop to develop a realistic spending plan. Be on your way to paying your bills on time and achieving your short- and long-term financial goals.
Ask the Lawyer: May my bumper sticker poke fun at the president? By Mathew B. Tully Generally, service members are permitted to brandish on their personal vehicles bumper stickers that espouse a political viewpoint. However, they could end up driving down the wrong road if the bumper sticker insults the president. Service members will want to keep this in mind with this year being a major election year. Under Department of Defense Directive 1344.10, service members are permitted to display political bumper stickers on their personal vehicles, though displays of large political signs, banners and posters are prohibited. This DoD regulation does not afford service members the same level of freedom of expression enjoyed by civilians. For instance, Article 88 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice prohibits commissioned officers from using “contemptuous words” against the president, vice president, secretary of defense and other state and national leaders. Just because Article 88 applies to commissioned officers does not mean other enlisted members are free to drive around
with crude messages affixed to their bumpers. There could be local orders against bumper stickers that use obscene or offensive language. That means service members who drive on base with such stickers on their bumper could be charged with failure to obey a lawful order in violation of Article 92. In Ethredge v. Hail (1992), the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed a complaint about a commander’s order prohibiting bumper stickers that “embarrass or disparage” the president on vehicles at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. The court found this order to be lawful, even when applied to a civilian employee. Although this case involved a civilian employee who was not subject to the UCMJ, it does illustrate the types of bumper stickers that are and are not allowed on military bases with such local orders. Examples of the bumper stickers that got the civilian employee in trouble read “READ MY LIPS HELL WITH GEO BUSH” during George H.W. Bush’s presidency, and another that read, “HELL WITH CLINTON AND RUSSIAN AID” during Bill Clinton’s
“disparaging or embarrassing comments about the Commander in Chief of the United States of America” and had a “negative impact on the good order and discipline of the service members stationed at Robins AFB.” The 11th Circuit noted that bumper stickers that read “Defeat Clinton in '96” and “Bill Clinton has what it takes to take what you have” were permitted on base. Service members who want to place a political bumper sticker on their vehicle should familiarize themselves with any local orders that may address the topic. If they are facing charges because of their political activities then they should consult with a military law attorney. Depending on the circumstances, a lawyer could help show that the service member was lawfully expressing a political opinion.
presidency, according to the court. Base officials ordered the employee to remove the bumper stickers because they contained
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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Center Stage Theater Movies Thursday, May 17 Closed for Digital/3D conversion
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. Civilian guests are not allowed to participate unless otherwise stated. For information call 301-342-4208 or contact Pax River's Liberty Programs manager, Mindy Mackey, at 301-342-3565 or mindy.mackey@navy.mil.
Kayaking Trip
May 19 Enjoy some time on the Potomac River. No experience necessary.We will depart Pax at 8 a.m. Register at the ITT Office by May 16. Cost: $20; open to E1-E6 single or unaccompanied active duty military only.
White Water Rafting Trip
May 25, 26 & 27 Come along toWestVirginia on a whitewater rafting and camping trip. Cost of $95 includes camping, four meals, whitewater rafting and transportation. Pre-trip meeting
Friday, May 18 6:30 p.m.: The Hunger Games (Rated: PG-13 for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images -all involving teens; 2 hrs. 22 mins.) 9:30 p.m.: American Reunion (Rated: R for crude and sexual content throughout, nudity, language, brief drug use and teen drinking; 1 hr. 53 mins.)
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single or unaccompanied active duty military only.
Ocean City Beach Trip
will be held 6:30 p.m. May 24 before the trip. Register at the ITT Office by May 18. Open to E1-E6 single or unaccompanied active duty military only.
Kings Dominion
June 9 Enjoy one of the greatest amusement parks in the Northeast. Register at the ITT Office by June 6. Cost is $20 per person. Open to E1-E6 single or unaccompanied active duty military only.
Barracks Bash
June 14; 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Enjoy food, music and games for free, in the Barracks Courtyard. Open to E1-E6
June 30 Spend the day at one of the most popular beaches in the mid-Atlantic. Play mini golf, volleyball or Frisbee, or just relax on the beach. Cost of $5 covers transportation. Register at the ITT Office by June 27. Open to E1-E6 single or unaccompanied active duty military only.
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.
Navy Nurse Corps celebrates 104th birthday By Lt. Cmdr. Sonny Tizon Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Capt. Sandra Hearn, Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River's Senior Nurse Executive, led the Command's observance of the Navy Nurse Corps' Birthday celebration. During the ceremony, the clinic's youngest Navy Nurse, Lt. Danette Hinely, and the most "seasoned" Navy Nurse, Capt. Lisa Raimondo, who is also the Commanding Officer, cut the ceremonial birthday cake to commemorate the Navy Nurse Corp's 104th birthday on May 11. Since its founding May 13, 1908, the men and women of the Navy Nurse Corps have honorably served in times of peace and war, at home, abroad and on the front lines. Selflessly deploying around the world and serving in harm's way, Navy nurses continue to provide compassionate health care that sets the world's standards. "Nurse Corps officers fly with wounded warriors from battle-torn areas, work in the fleet and hospital ships, establish clinics and small hospitals in remote areas around the world conduct life saving research, practice, teach, supervise, and administer or command Navy medical treatment facilities around the world. They are integral to our Force Health Protection mission, ensuring warrior readiness and wellness," Capt. Hearn said.
Saturday, May 19 4:00 p.m.: Jack and Jill (Free Showing) (Rated: PG for crude and sexual humor, language, comic violence and brief smoking; 1 hr. 31 mins.) 6:30 p.m.: The Hunger Games (Rated: PG-13 for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images -all involving teens; 2 hrs. 22 mins.) 9:30 p.m.: American Reunion (Rated: R for crude and sexual content throughout, nudity, language, brief drug use and teen drinking; 1 hr. 53 mins.) Sunday, May 20 2:00 p.m.: The Hunger Games (Rated: PG-13 for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images -all involving teens; 2 hrs. 22 mins.) Monday and Tuesday No Movies Wednesday, May 23 6:30 p.m.: American Reunion (Rated: R for crude and sexual content throughout, nudity, language, brief drug use and teen drinking; 1 hr. 53 mins.)
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Capt. Lisa Raimondo, NC, USN and Lt. Danette Hinely, NC, USN, cut the Navy Nurse Corps birthday cake.
Visiting dignitaries view V-22 during Embassy Day By V-22 Joint Program Office Public Affairs More than 70 dignitaries from 16 countries learned about the capabilities of the tiltrotor aircraft during the May 9 V-22 Osprey Embassy Day, held at NAS Patuxent River. "This event gives our allies first-hand insight into the unique qualities and capabilities of the V-22," said Marine Col. Greg Masiello, program manager, V-22 Joint program office, "It is an honor and privilege to showcase this
incredible machine. To highlight the extensive mission capabilities through flight demonstrations, orientation and indoctrination flights, and simulator flights are always a crowd pleaser - essentially, the aircraft speaks for itself." The intent of the V-22 Embassy Day is to spur interest in foreign military sales. Embassy Day guests also enjoyed a V-22 fuselage demonstrator and static displays depicting medevac, fast rope, VIP transport, cargo transport and handling, fuel-
ing, ramp and belly gun, and tactical vehicle transport capabilities. The V-22 Osprey is a joint service, multirole combat aircraft that uses tiltrotor technology to combine the vertical performance of a helicopter with the speed and range of a fixed-wing aircraft. With its nacelles and rotors in vertical position, it can take off, land and hover like a helicopter. Once airborne, the nacelles rotate to transition the aircraft to a turboprop airplane capable of highspeed, high-altitude flight.
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Mark your calendars! NRC Solomons will begin summertime activities on May 25. Pools open Memorial Day weekend, May 26 - 28. Cardboard Boat Race at NRC Solomons
Tennis Camps and Soccer Camps
Register for our annual soccer and tennis camps. Camp dates will be: June 18-22, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. June 25-29, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. July 2-3, 5-7, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost to attend is $95 per week, per youth ($85 for July 2-6 week.) Tennis camp will be held at the Tennis Courts near the Center Stage Theater; Soccer Camp will be held at the Beach House. Call 301-342-1694 for information.
Teen Camp 2012
Register your teen age 13-17 at the Rassieur Youth Center for one of our five Teen Camp weeks. Teen Camp runs from 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. July 10-12, July 17-19, July 24-26, July 31-Aug 2, Aug 7-9. Cost of the camp is $80 per teen, per session ($130 for final session Aug 7-9 as it includes an overnight). Call 301-342-1694 for more information.
Beginners' Decorative Painting Class
Beginning May 17; Thursdays 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. This 6-week decorative painting class will teach you the basics to start you on your way to painting beautiful and fun projects. Cost is $125. All supplies are included. Intermediate and advanced classes will follow. To register call 301-342-3214.
Dinner and Dancing at the River's Edge
May 23; Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. and class 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Come to the River's Edge for a special Surf and Turf Menu and then polish your moves with dance instructors. If you don't want to dance, come for the Surf and Turf and enjoy watching everyone else. Instructors will teach the Fox Trot, Waltz, and Rumba. Members $14.95, non-members $17.95, children 6-11 $6.95, 5 & under $1.95. Reservations recommended.
Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families
May 26; NAS Pax River Drill Hall Shows at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Seating is first come, first served. Sesame Street and the USO are bringing the furry, fuzzy and friendly Muppets to NAS Patuxent River. Meet Katie, a military kid on Sesame Street who is moving to a new place. Mini-show and giveaways. Free and open to all with base access.
Summer Concerts at NRC Solomons
May 26; 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Open the summer at Solomons May 26 with free, live music performed by WildGooD and end the summer with a second concert September 1. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Riverside Refreshments will sell
May 27; 6 p.m. - Riverside Beach Register at The Adventure Zone Bring your imagination; build and paddle your very own cardboard boat. Basic supplies will be provided (cardboard, plastic and duct tape only). Supplies will be available for pick-up 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. May 27 at the Adventure Zone. Join us at the Riverside Beach at 6 p.m. for the big race. PFD's will be provided for participants in the boat. Children under ten must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $7 per team. Active duty, reservist and retired military, DoD and their family members are eligible. For information contact The Adventure Zone at 410-2868047/jennifer.marchant@navy.mil.
Memorial Day Stroke Play Tournament
May 28 Relax at the Cedar Point Golf Course. Get your own tee time by noon and register for the tournament before you play. Cost of the 18-hole, stroke play tournament is $10. Gross and net prizes using full handicap will be awarded. Open to all authorized patrons with a valid USGA handicap. Call 301-3423597 for information.
IronMan Triathlon Summer Challenge
June 1 - August 31 Complete an IronMan triathlon (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run) on your own time. Start logging your workouts on June 1 and complete the entire triathlon by August 31 to earn a completion shirt. Workout logs must be turned in the Fitness & Sports Office in the Drill Hall by September 7. Shirts will be ordered at end of the program. Call 301-995-3869 for information.
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Stableford Golf Tournament June 2; Cedar Point Golf Course Open to all authorized patrons and guests with a valid USGA handicap. Players reserve their own tee times between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. Tournament will have a $10 entry fee. Each player is given a point quota based on their handicap. Points are scored by making eagles, birdies, pars and bogies. Register on June 2 before teeing off. Call 301342-3597 for more information.
31st Annual Pax River Triathlon June 2; 8 a.m. at the Outdoor Pool The event will be a .5 mile swim, 13.1 mile bike and 3.1 mile run. Register at the Fitness and Sports Office. Free for active duty retired, reserve military and DoD civilians and their family members; $10 for contractors, their family members and guests. ID is required for proof of eligibility. All competitors must wear an approved safety helmet that meets SNELL and/or ANSI standards. For information call the Fitness and Sports Director at 301-757-1194.
Beach workouts at Cedar Point Beach June 5 - August 30; 7 a.m. Show up at 7 a.m. at the Cedar Point Beach and MWR Fitness will work you out! Tuesdays will be for all station personnel. Thursdays will be active duty only The workouts will consist of running, plyometrics and strength and endurance training. Call 301-342-5449 for information.
Match Play Championship June 9-10; Cedar Point Golf Course Saturday: first- and second-round matches are 9 holes; Sunday: final round matches are 18 holes. The entry fee is $45 ($30 for Punch Card holders.) Green fees are included (cart fees separate.) Assigned tee times; players are flighted by handicap. Contact the Pro Shop at 301-342-3597 to register by June 2.
From the Chaplain's Desk: Was Moses a multi-tasker? By Al Kaniss Guest contributor If you have too much to do and too little time to do it, you have a lot of company. At work, there is a continuous flood of email, an endless to-do list, a long list of mandatory training courses, and the usual “housekeeping” tasks such as filling out your timesheet and doing the self-assessment for your performance review. At home, things can be even busier, with shopping, taking care of your house and yard, child care (and sometimes elder care), pet care, car maintenance, cleaning and food preparation. Phew! How do people keep up with it? As busy as we get, consider how busy Moses was. In the 18th chapter of the book of Exodus, we are told that Moses was on duty from morning until evening answering questions and settling disputes for hundreds of thousands of people as the Israelites wandered through the wilderness. (Can you imagine the line?) His father-in-law, Jethro, warned that
to continue at that pace would cause Moses to burn out. The solution? Delegate much of the work to trusted agents, and only handle the most important issues. Moses took his father-in-law’s advice and appointed subordinate leaders over smaller groups of people. Some of us, like Moses, think we can and must do everything ourselves. Some
resort to multi-tasking to keep up. While multi-tasking seems like a great idea, there are drawbacks. The term “multi-tasking” came from the process computers use to work on several tasks simultaneously. What they are really doing is “switch-tasking," alternating between tasks many times per second. When people try to multi-task, there is a lot of overhead in switching between tasks, while the brain re-focuses. We don’t always do our best when we give only “continuous, partial attention." Why don’t we delegate like Moses did? For one thing, we think “I can do it faster (or better) myself." We may not trust anyone else to do it. Or, it’s inefficient to take the time to explain to someone else what we want done, teach them how to do it, then inspect the results. (Hmm, isn’t that what teaching and mentoring are all about?) But after a while, not delegating leads to overload (like it did to Moses). In his book “Getting the Blue Ribbon," Jones Loflin talks about limiting one’s
workload to do an excellent job on every task. This means not doing some things, either by delegating tasks to others or deciding they’re not worthwhile to do at all. The metaphor he presents is growing apples. To get the best fruit, one must prune the tree of weaker limbs and branches so the ones that are left have maximum energy to produce bigger fruit. When you don’t prune, you may get more apples, but they are much smaller. Likewise, the more tasks we try to do, the lower quality may result in each task. Did Moses try to multi-task? The Bible doesn’t say. But a lot of us do. It is tempting to do things like read and answer email during a meeting, or while talking to someone, but usually one or more of these tasks suffers from incomplete attention. Let’s follow the example of Moses, where he listened to sound advice, and shed some of his workload to avoid burnout and produce better results.
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Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month profile: from Army private to Chief Information Officer By Lt. Cmdr. Sonny Tizon Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and this year’s theme is “striving for excellence in leadership diversity and inclusion.” Asian and Pacific Americans comprise an important part of our NavyTotal Force, having served in our Navy since the early 19th century. Michael Hideo Morrow is Chief Information Officer and Information Systems Security Manager for Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River. Morrow's parents are from Yokohama, Japan, of Japanese and African-American heritage. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa. he was raised in San Diego. After graduating from high school in San Diego, Morrow joined the U.S. Army in 1995, starting out as a private in a Signals and Communications Battalion, working as a MultichannelTransmission Systems Operator. He served for two years in Germany and the rest of his tour in Fort Lewis,Wash. He attained the rank of Sergeant (E-5). Upon discharge from the Army in 1999, Morrow attended California State University at San Marcos, utilizing his GI Bill and Army College Fund to finance his education. After graduating in 2002 with a bachelor of science degree in computer science, he was accepted into the New Professional Program at the
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Michael Hideo Morrow is introduced to Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River staff as the new Chief Information Officer. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, San Diego, Calif. In 2003, Morrow transferred to SPAWAR Systems Facility, Yokosuka, Japan, where he served as project engineer for OCONUS Navy Enterprise Network infrastructure installation. In 2007, while still in Japan, he joined Computer Sciences Corporation as a contractor, serving as the Japan Regional Manager for the Defense Biometric Identification System.
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During his eight-year assignment in Japan, Morrow met his Japanese relatives, immersed himself in Japanese culture, and closely studied his parents’ country of origin. “I never dreamed that I would have the opportunity to live and experience the culture in which my parents were raised,” said Morrow. In Japan he also met his wife, Fumiko. After obtaining his master’s degree in management from Boston University in 2010, Morrow was hired as Chief Information Officer at Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River in 2011. His transfer was delayed by three months after the devastating earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear power plant disaster that hit Japan in March 2011. Finally, in June 2011, Morrow reported to Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River. An avid traveler, snowboarder and loyal Pittsburgh Steelers fan, Morrow credits his personal drive and professional success to his parents, who taught him the values of hard work, dedication, education, family and service: principles that make the United States of America the“land of opportunity,” and the greatest country in the world,“ Morrow said. You never take opportunities for granted. The United States has availed the opportunity for many Americans of Asian/Pacific Heritage to succeed and lead lives of excellence, but you must be willing to work hard and persevere, no matter the challenge.”
going 4-8 knots across the path to Bermuda, and have to prepare for any type of condition. Everybody separates after a while. It becomes rare to see another boat." The BOR comes on the heels of whatWard calls "a pretty sobering month in the yachting world, with two major accidents off of the West Coast in April." Though BOR crews are screened for experience and skill, recent accidents have increased vigilance among racers to ensure that each boat is fully equipped with all safety gear and crew members are prepared to work together safely. For watch captains Art Kuenne and JimYoung, that's no challenge. The pair have worked together on several boats over the past three decades. "We communicate by thought waves. I look at him and say, 'Want to do that?' and he says, 'Yeah, let's do that,' and neither of us has to explain a thing. We just do it. My wife and I can't do that," said Young. The youngest member of the crew, Taylor Ward, will be just 14 at the start of the race. Though this is the first year he's been old enough to compete in an offshore race,Taylor is an active member of the Southern Maryland Sailing Association and has more experience on the Crocodile than most crewmembers. "When we first got the boat, we had our stuffed crocodile with us, and we looked at it and said, 'Crocodile, yeah! Let's call it that!' Sometimes before races we pretend that it's driving the boat,"Taylor said.Though playful childhood memories will always be part of the race experience forTaylor, he's as committed and focused as any adult member of the crew. The race will begin at the head of the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis on June 8. Depending on winds, Ward and his crew expect to reach Bermuda within 4-5 days. All boats must complete the course by 8 p.m. June 15. To track the Crocodile and its competition, and for more information on the race, visit www.bermudaoceanrace.com. For more photos visit www.facebook.com/ NASPaxRiver.
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Training, career development efforts receive awards Submitted by NAWCAD Public Affairs The Naval Aviation Test and Evaluation University received the W. Edwards Deming Award May 7 at the national Excellence in Government conference in Washington, D.C. for providing comprehensive, standardized training and career development to the NAVAIR workforce and its collaborative partners. TheW. Edwards Deming Award is presented annually to a federal government organization or a civilian or uniformed branch of the military, in recognition of an impressive workforce development and training initiative that has measurably improved the organization's performance.ThroughTotal Quality Management, a concept created byW. Edwards Deming, organizations work toward continuous improvement and increased customer satisfaction by consistently offering the highest level of training to staff. Deming pursued ideas and strategies that demonstrated best practices in workforce education; this award salutes similar efforts. “The Deming Award recognizes leadership and excellence in training that achieves measurable results, and the Naval AviationTest and Evaluation University is a worthy recipient,”
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said Jerry Ice, CEO and President of Graduate School USA, sponsor of the Deming award. “NATEU understood the importance of revitalizing their workforce by providing comprehensive, standardized training and robust career development to all members of the Naval Air Systems Command workforce and collaborative partners.” The university was developed by NAVAIR to provide training to Navy flight testers and to share such training with other Department of Defense entities and industry partners, in response to a challenge from the Chief of Naval Operations to“improve training and development opportunities for our civilian workforce, recognizing that their individual growth is an institutional gain.” As of February 2012, NATEU has trained more than 2,024 students through core and specialized curricula. In three years, the university has grown from its initial four courses of core training into a catalog that offers 57 core and specialty training classes. “This is a marked recognition well outside the nominalT&E domain which highlights the true impact, influence and value proposition the NATEU brings to the table,” said Rear Adm. Mat Winter, Assistant Commander for Test and Evaluation.
DISABILITIES Continued from 2 people that enjoyed their job. I read testimonies from people with disabilities that were making significant contributions to the fleet, and I wanted to be a part of that,” she said. In February 2012, she started working as a NAVAIR logistics management specialist. A U.S. Coast Guard veteran, Donald said one of her favorite parts of the job is working next to those in uniform, “serving our country and aiding in the cause.” Donald focuses more on the positive, especially when it comes to adversity. At a previous job, she struggled to find opportunities to move up the career ladder. Instead of dwelling on the negative, she began to network and volunteer to serve on committees, while gaining valuable leadership, teamwork, problem solving and communication skills. “I changed my outlook from looking at the problems to solving problems,” she said. “The greatest opportunities come from my place of frustration. If we will change our perspective, then opportunities will present themselves.” NAVAIR hosts two invitational meet-andgreets annually at Patuxent River for people with disabilities and at other sites nationwide, as needed. At these events, job candidates can interview with NAVAIR hiring managers, tour the station and collect and review information about Southern Maryland. From the last
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four meet-and-greet events, NAVAIR has hired approximately 40 employees. Paula Hummer, human resource specialist, said the events are less about hiring people with disabilities and more about hiring good candidates to fill a need at NAVAIR. “We know that people with disabilities are often an untapped resource,” she said. “We hire people with disabilities because it is good for NAVAIR, the Department of the Navy and the federal government.” According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities in March 2012 was 15.2 percent, while the unemployment rate for people without disabilities was 8.1 percent. While Donald and Fish admit the job search can be daunting, they both encourage other individuals with disabilities to take a chance. “I think the best advice I could give any job seeker is that you only need one ‘yes,’” Donald said. “I know after hearing so many no’s it can be discouraging, but I remember the one day someone said ‘yes’ to me, and I am working in the job of my dreams in a bad economy.” Fish advises job seekers and individuals with disabilities not to sell themselves short. “For a long time, I thought I wasn't good enough for some jobs, so I simply did not apply,” he said. “I believe you need to be confident in yourself during the job hunt, no matter what your setback may be; there is a lot that you can offer.” To learn more about NAVAIR jobs, visit http://jobs.navair.navy.mil.
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Household Goods Seven myths and truths hits peak season about VA health care By Lt. Burke Edwards Naval District Washington Supply Management Department
We have entered the peak season for Household Goods moves. Each year about 225,000 DoD and Coast Guard moves take place in the summer months. Almost 65 percent of all DoD HHG goods moves are performed between May 15 and September 30. The worst of the peak season is the end of June to the beginning of July. The large number of summer moves is due in large part to service members’ justifiable desire to move during their children's summer school break. The sheer volume of moves puts DoD and civilian transportation and contracting capabilities to the test and has proved difficult during the past several years. The U.STransportation Command owns the Defense Personal Property Program as well as the Defense Personal Property System. At Navy installations, Naval Supply Systems Command takes the lead on these matters. TRANSCOM and NAVSUP have implemented corrective actions designed to mitigate last summer’s difficulties and improve the quality of service during the upcoming peak season. However, TRANSCOM and NAVSUP rely heavily on contracted moving services. Factors outside DoD control, such as the continuing economic conditions and an increase in private sector moves, continue to negatively impact the moving industry’s capacity.
Service members anticipating a PCS move this summer are encouraged to take a number of steps to improve the overall process: • As soon as you receive your change of station orders you must begin the move process. • Visit www.move.mil and review the move planning tools available online. • Establish an account at DPS, proceed with self-counseling and immediately provide a copy of your official orders to your supporting personal property office. • Select your move dates early and ensure flexibility in packing, pick-up and delivery dates. Your moving dates are not confirmed until the moving company contacts you and confirms. • Stay in contact with the household goods moving company, now called Transportation Service Provider, throughout the move process. • Immediately notify the local personal property office if any unforeseen issues arise during the move. • Consider performing a Personally Procured Move. Eligible service members may be paid up to 95 percent of the government’s costforperformingasimilarmove. Planning, preparation, flexibility and communication are the keys to a successful household goods move. Contact the Pax River personal property office for information, training and guidance at 301-757-9666.
By Michelle Spivak Director of Public Affairs Washington DC VA Medical Center As you plan to leave active duty, think about your health care options. Consider enrolling in VA’s health care system. You’ve earned the care and you deserve it. Read on and unravel some myths you may have heard about VA health care. • Myth - A government-run health system can’t be as good as private health care. Truth - By all standards - quality care, patient safety, and low rates of infection and medication error - VA tops the pack. VA outperforms community hospitals in managing patients with diabetes, hypertension, pneumonia, and heart failure. More than twenty years ago, VA innovated electronic health records. These records, which include reminders and performance standards, transitioned VA to a world leader in health care. For more information check www.hospitalcompare.va.gov. • Myth - Electronic Health Records aren’t secure. Truth - They’re significantly more secure than the paper records. And, because paper records can be misplaced, tampered with, damaged or destroyed, Electronic Health Records are a better bet. They’re also accessible 24/7 to your health care provider and a delegated family member, if you wish. Take the example of Hurricane Katrina. Elderly veterans residing at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS were evacuated to Washington, DC immediately following the storm. Many arrived
without medications, disoriented and in weakened condition. Thanks to EHR, the DC VA Medical Center provided care and medications to all enrolled Veterans within hours. • Myth - If I’m not sick, I don’t needVA.You just offer hospital care.
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NAVSUP announces lithium battery mailing prohibitions By Debbie Dortch NAVSUP Corporate Communications MECHANICSBURG, Pa.-- Naval Supply Systems Command, which oversees Navy postal operations, announced May 11 it is providing guidance to the fleet about new United States Postal Service prohibitions regarding lithium batteries. According to the USPS announcement, beginning May 16, mail to or from APOs/FPOs is prohibited from containing lithium or products containing lithium.The prohibition also applies to international mail. The prohibition is in effect pending further USPS review of investigations for safety. "Customers should understand that postal clerks at these locations have been instructed to question patrons and check customs labels for any declarations of lithium batteries or electronic equipment to determine whether lithium batteries are in the shipment," said NAVSUP Navy Postal Subject Matter Expert Tom Rittle. "Upon identification of packages containing lithium batteries, customers will have the option to remove the batteries or not mail the package." The prohibition applies regardless of quantity, size, watt-hours, and whether the cells or batteries are
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Registration opens for NAVAIR Communications Security Conference The NAVAIR Communications Security management team will host the 10th annual NAVAIR COMSEC Conference 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 5 and 6 at the Center Stage Theater. The conference will provide information to program managers and their designated representatives on COMSEC policy and crypto modernization programs. A substantial list of crypto-related topics will be briefed, to include crypto modernization program updates on: Identification Friend or Foe MODE 5; generation five of ARC-210 radio; VINSON/ANDVT Crypto Modernization, or VACM; Multifunctional Information Distribution System
HEALTH CARE Continued from 10 care for life, prevention of disease is a priority.You can get regular check-ups at clinics close to your home. The best time to useVA care is before you become ill, because we’re great at helping veterans maintain optimum health. At the Washington, DC VA Medical Center more than 80 percent of veterans enrolled have blood pressures, cholesterol and glucose levels in the normal range. • Myth -VA doesn’t offer health care to women. Truth - More than three hundred thousand women veterans receive care from VA and most health care facilities have dedicatedWomenVeterans Program Managers and clinics.Women are the fastest growing segment of veterans VA serves. • Myth-Veteransaren’tsatisfiedwithVAhealthcare.
- Joint Tactical Radio System and Multifunctional Information Distribution System - Low Volume Terminal; and Integrated Broadcast Service. Other topics include embedded COMSEC supply procedures from Naval SupplyWeapon Systems Support and crypto life cycle sustainment. The conference is open to all NAVAIR program managers, acquisition personnel, supporting contractors and fleet COMSEC users. Attendees must be U.S. citizens with a valid, government-issued ID, which is required for entrance. Attendees may preregister at the Air Combat Electronics website www.navair.navy.mil/pma 209/conferences/comsec.aspx.
Fact - Independent customer satisfaction surveys rank VA facilities among the highest in the U.S. VA makes great efforts to be responsive to veterans’ concerns and needs. We specialize in the unique needs of veterans. • Myth - VA clinicians aren’t as professional and experienced. Fact - MostVA clinicians are published, award-winning scholars, researchers and teachers. In fact, the majority of doctors in U.S. private practice have been trained at aVA hospital, supervised byVA doctors. • Myth - VA doesn’t offer state-of-the-art equipment and alternative medicine. Fact -VA hospitals have the most advanced technology and equipment. And, if you want to explore alternative offerings, VA’s holistic approach to medicine includes yoga, massage, acupuncture, equine therapy, and pet therapy. Get to know your local VA. Visit www.washingtondc.va.gov.
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Joint Force cooperation brings necessary training to EA-6B Marine pilots Submitted by Air-1.0 Public Affairs Written by Stacey Park PMA-205 Communications
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revised building plan resulted in further cost savings, Harris said. Teamwork between PMA-205, Second Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Cherry Point made the WST cockpit relocation, upgrade and housing a reality. “This is a good news story for both the Navy and Marine Corps,” Harris said. “The cooperation between NAVAIR, the Navy and the Marines is something we can all be proud of at the end of the day.”
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Pilots at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., recently celebrated the arrival of the first upgraded EA-6B Prowler training simulator, the culmination of six years of work. The EA-6B Weapon System Trainer was officially installed and declared ready for training during a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 22 at a renovated facility, after completing its homeward journey from Naval Air StationWhidbey Island, Wash. With the Navy transitioning to the EA-18G Growler as its primary tactical electronic warfare jet, the Prowler, along with all of its simulators, is being retired from naval service. “It is imperative that our Marine Corps aircrews continue to train on devices that accurately reflect the aircraft they fly,” said Capt. John Feeney, Naval Aviation Training Systems (PMA-205) program manager, whose office oversaw the effort. “Upgrading a training system to the current configuration saves flight hours, as well as wear and tear on actual planes, equating to cost savings over the lifetime of an aircraft.” The Marines plan to use this aircraft through 2019 and this is the only WST
configured to match the current aircraft, said Lt. Col. Scott Harris, PMA-205 Marine Corps training program lead. In 2006, the Marines began making plans to move and refurbish the training device to coincide with upgraded aircraft being introduced into service. They temporarily relocated the device to NAS Point Mugu, Calif., from NAS Whidbey Island,Wash., where it received modifications that improved the capability and reliability of the simulator. “By the end of 2012, this device will have the capability of operating in an integrated mode with the ICAP III backseat team tactics trainer, which was also relocated fromWhidbey Island to Cherry Point in 2009,” Harris said. Over the past six years, the training device received upgrades that mirror the improvements on the ICAP III Prowler aircraft.The simulator now emulates the capabilities of the aircraft to receive and react to radar threats. Additionally, the interface for onboard equipment control was reconfigured to look and feel like the actual aircraft. More than 2,700 miles away, at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., the facility for the upgraded device began an odyssey of its own. Construction plans for a separate building evolved into the modification of the existing facility, making room for the new trainer. The
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Welcome to our ongoing saga of situational awareness (loss of), common sense (lack of), and complacency (no lack of). A private was taking the land navigation part of the infantry rifleman course when he came across an unexploded artillery simulator. He'd been given the unexploded ordnance brief, the one that says to keep your cottonpicking fingers off of any that you find. Alas, he must not have been paying attention, because this brief apparently just whetted his appetite to find out why. He lit the flash powder in the simulator. It functioned as advertised. At least he was wearing his protective goggles, so he was able to look in a mirror and say, "Oh, so that's why you aren't supposed to play with unexploded ordnance." He had scorched his face to the tune of four lost days of work and three weeks of light duty. Y'know what would be nice? If personnel who are taking the land navigation
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course would concentrate on land navigation. If do-it-yourself fireworks were part of the curriculum, they'd issue some, along with instructions and PPE. A civilian in Virginia fell in a parking lot while walking to her car. She "believes she stumbled," the report said. "A worker nearby said he saw her fall and she appeared to stumble," the report added. Got it, she stumbled. But I still have to ask, as opposed to what? Being knocked down by an invisible force field? Time for a quiz: a chance to exercise your experience, common sense and/or cynicism. The star of this quiz, the mishap report said, "was consuming alcohol in the barracks in a third-deck room." He "leaned out the window." What do you think happened? And we thought balconies were bad enough. A WG-10 worker at a Navy training command was attending a "20-minute safety
campaign training class." Alas, his absorption of this valuable knowledge was interrupted because his back started to hurt. Like everyone, I've been to a boatload of safety training during my career. It hasn't always been particularly stimulating. Often, truth be told, I found it to be (how shall I put this,) "relaxing." But it was never physically painful. Perhaps (the report suggested) the reason for the worker's back pain was that he was wearing tennis shoes, was standing on a hard surface, and had injured his back the previous August. "Chairs were available," the report added. There's nothing quite like a casualty during safety training to brighten a safety officer's day. Until we meet again, be careful out there, and if someone asks whether you read the label, the recommended answers are either "yes," or "no, I'll read it right now." Check out our latest blog at http://www.public.navy. mil/navsafecen/pages/media/nscblog/index.aspx.
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The Claude D. Alexander memorial golf tournament is being held at the Cedar Point Golf Course, Naval Air Station Patuxent River May 18. All proceeds benefit the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund http://www.semperfifund.org/; sponsorship and part of the golf costs are deductible.To participate as a sponsor or player callTed Harwood, 240-298-8865.
Stuff the Bus Help local food pantries re-stock their shelves. Bring nonperishable food to St. Mary’s Transit System collection points at County government sites and shopping centers 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. May 18. See the list of collection sites at www.stmarysmd.com/dpw.
Senior Housing Expo Get the information on housing for those 55 and older in the tri-county area 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. May 19 at the Northern Senior Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall. For information contact Janice Pruett at 301.475.8966 ext. 32 or jpruett@cedarlaneapts.com or Pam Chicchirichi at 301638-4100 or pam@seniornetwork.org.
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks will reopen the Great Mills Swimming Pool May 25.
Dental Program Starting May 1, 2012, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Inc. (MetLife) is the new TRICARE Dental Program contractor, providing dental benefits for more than 2 million TRICARE beneficiaries worldwide. Read more at www.tricare.mil/mediacenter/news.aspx?fid=743.
Leatherneck Race The 6th Annual Leatherneck 5k Race/Fun Run/Walk will be held 9:30 a.m. May 19. Military, civilian personnel and families are all welcome and encouraged to come out and show their support. This year's race starts and finishes on Cedar Point Road in front of the golf course. Extra shirts may be available on race day in various sizes. Registration fee is $25.
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Calvert Library Prince Frederick invites thoughtful, interested participants to talk it out 7 p.m. May 17. Dr. Richard Bilsker, Professor of Philosophy and the Social Sciences at the College of Southern Maryland, will provide a common reading containing a glossary of terms and a summary of the major theories. Participants will explore their understanding of rights, liberties and responsibilities. For information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291.
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The St. Charles Companies this week will welcome Country Current, the U.S. Navy's legendary country-bluegrass band, for a free waterfront concert 7 p.m. May 18 as part of the St. Charles' Summer Concert Series. Concert-goers will also be able to enjoy a special art event 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. along the lakeside boardwalk hosted by the Westlake High School National Art Honor Society.The St. Charles Farmers Market will be open as well 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and will feature produce, fresh flowers, desserts, baked goods, honey, hand-crafted soaps and the Maryland wines of family-owned Romano Vineyard andWinery. For more information, visit us on Facebook at Sunset Concert Series.
Leah's House Tea Party
Dr. E. Faye will be the keynote speaker; noon to 2 p.m. May 19 at Patuxent Presbyterian Church 23421 Kingston Creek Rd , California. For information call 301-9949580 or pay in advance and reserve your ticket at www.leahshousemd.org
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Find new and gently used clothing, accessories, books, housewares, furniture and jewelry 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. May 19 at Asbury Solomons Retirement Community, 11000 Asbury Circle, Solomons, in the auditorium. All proceeds benefit the Benevolent Care Fund. For information call 410-394-3483.
Asian Heritage Month in D.C.
Enjoy Fiesta Asia 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. May 19 along Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 3rd Street & 6th Street with a multicultural street fair. FREE and open to the public. For information visit www.asiaheritagefoundation.org.
Annmarie Gardens Show
The Calvert Artists' Guild will hold its Annual Awards Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19-20 in the Annmarie Garden Community Gallery. See paintings, sculpture, collage, ceramics, jewelry and more. The 2012 Student Artist Award will be presented during the Artists' Reception, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. May 19 Meet artists and take home original artwork. Contact Lonnie Harkins, 410-3267199, baronvonsmoogle@netscape.net or GerryWood, 301-863-9663, gbwood2@verizon.net.
Encore Chorale
The Southern Maryland Encore Chorale presents a spring concert 2 p.m. May 19 at the Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons. These talented singers, ages 55+, will per-
form spirituals, Civil War music, and a Gilbert and Sullivan Victorian bouquet arranged by John BarryTalley, retired director of musical activities at the United States Naval Academy. This concert is free for all ages. Krystal Rickard McCoy, conductor of Southern Maryland Encore Chorale and St. Maries Musica will conduct. For more information call 301-261-5747.
Hershey Track and Field Games
The Hershey Track and Field Youth Program will host an invitational track meet 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. May 20 at Leonardtown High School,23995PointLookoutRoad,Leonardtown. Registration starts at noon. Birth certificatesarerequiredforproofofage.Agesfor the meet are: 9 – 14 boys and girls (as of December 31, 2012.) Participants may enter at least one field event and two track events OR two field events and one track event. Spikes are not allowed. Every competitor will receive a ribbon and certificate.
Dance against cancer
Dance for Relay for Life 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. May 20 at the Moose Lodge in Mechanicsville with music provided by the Chesapeake Swing Band, a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and light refreshments. All donations taken that day will go to the American Cancer Society to fund research. For information call Alicia Moore at 240-925-8746.
Buy Local Cookout
Governor Martin O’Malley invites chefs using Maryland ingredients from Maryland sources to submit original recipes for the fifth
annual “Buy Local Cookout,” which will be held at Government House in Annapolis on July 19. Recipes must be submitted by a chef andincludeproductsfromatleastoneMarylandfarmer,waterman,orotherproducer.The cookout is the increasingly popular kick-off event for the statewide Buy Local Challenge Week (July 21-29), during which all Marylanders are encouraged to eat at least one local producteachdayoftheweek.Recipesubmissions are due May 21. Recipes should be submitted at: http://mdamarketing.wufoo. com/forms/2012-governor-omalleys-buy-local-cookoutorKaren.fedor@maryland.govor 410-841-5773. For more information visit http://buy-local-challenge.com.
Monday Memory Tours
Each Monday, the public is invited to a freeguidedtourofPointFarm,locatedonJefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard.Tours given Monday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 410-586-8501 for information.
Walk Solomons Island
Start at the Holiday Inn, 155 Holiday Drive, Solomons, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., finish by 5 p.m., May 26. Choose a 10km or 5-km trail on streets, pathways and natural surfaces. For brochure and information call 410-437-2164 before 9 p.m. or email wahasse@ix.netcom.com. The Happy Wanderers will also walk May 27 in St. Mary’s City and May 28 in Chesapeake Beach. Special hotel rates and boat cruise are available.
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