Thursday, September 20, 2012
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DOD, AbilityOne recognize NAVAIR support of people with disabilities By Stephanie Lesko U.S. AbilityOne Commission Members of Naval Air Systems Command's contracts team aboard NAS Patuxent River and the Aircrew Systems Program Office recently received "Commitment in Action" certificates for their work supporting an AbilityOne速 Program, the nation's largest source of employment for people who are blind or have significant disabilities. In 2011, the Naval Air Systems Command, or NAVAIR, 2.0 Contracting Team used its ongoing relationship with the AbilityOne速 Program to procure a new aircrew endurance vest for Navy and Marine Corps aircrews to wear while flying. Peckham Inc., a nonprofit agency employing people with significant disabilities in Lansing, Mich., designed and prototyped the new vest ensemble. The vest, an improved replacement for the PRU-70 vest, provides a means of carrying flight and survival equipment and body armor. By working with Peckham, NAVAIR sustained approximately 20 jobs for peo-
Courtesy photo by AbilityOne
Members of NAVAIR's contracts team and the Aircrew Systems Program Office recently received "Commitment in Action" certificates for their work supporting an AbilityOne速 Program. From left, Jim Meade, Janice Woehrer, Dan Ratcliff, Kimberly Zeich, Capt. John T. Palmer, Sheila Milburn, Greg Szczyglowski and Tara Capecci. ple with significant disabilities who previously made the PRU-70 vest. AbilityOne employees also support NAVAIR in other areas. An AbilityOne nonprofit agency, Rappahannock Goodwill Industries Inc., has performed laundry services and linen rental at
Patuxent River Naval Air Station Medical Laundry for Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River since September 2006. On May 2, 2012, Industries for the Blind, Milwaukee, another AbilityOne nonprofit, opened its IB Express Servmart in building
4024 here to be a one-stop on base office supply vendor. U.S. AbilityOne Commission Deputy Executive Director Kimberly Zeich copresented the certificates with Capt. John Palmer, NAVAIR deputy assistant commander for contracts, to
Tara Capecci, Michael Denny, Lori Frame, Capt. Roger Ligon, James Meade, Dan Ratcliff, retired Lt. Cmdr. Martin Rios, Greg Szczyglowski and Janice Woehrer. The AbilityOne (JavitsWagner-O'Day Act) SetAside Program uses the purchasing power of the federal
government to buy products and services from participating, community-based nonprofit agencies nationwide dedicated to training and employing individuals with disabilities. For more information, visit www.AbilityOne.gov.
News Briefs On base: NAVAIR change-of-command ceremony
Today, 10 a.m. AirTestandEvaluationSquadron(VX)20Hangar,building306 All with base access are invited to the Naval Air Systems Command change-of-command ceremony. Rear Adm. David Dunaway will assume command asVice Adm. David Architzel retires after more than 40 years of Navy service.
PMA-273 change-of-command ceremony
Friday, 1 p.m. AirTestandEvaluationSquadron(VX)20Hangar,building306 The Naval Undergraduate FlightTraining Systems Program Office (PMA-273) is scheduled to hold a change-of-command and retirement ceremony. Capt. Leon Bacon will assume command as Capt. Andrew Hartigan retires. For more information, call 301-757-7171.
Clinic, Pharmacy Columbus Day schedule
The Naval Health Clinic and Pharmacy is open 7 a.m. to noon Oct. 5 and closed Oct. 8 in observance of Columbus Day. Normal Clinic and Pharmacy hours resume Oct. 9. For more information, contact Nicole Quinn at 301-995-4980.
237th Navy Birthday Ball
Oct. 12, 6-11 p.m. River's Edge Catering and Conference Center Seating is limited. Register by emailing contact information to: PaxRiverNavyBall2011@yahoo.com. Ticket prices are: $15 for E1-E3 and GS1-3; $25 for E4-E5 and GS4-5 $25; $30 for E6 $30; $40 for E7-E8, O1-O3, CWO2CWO3 and GS6-12; $45 for E9, O4-O5, CWO4-CWO5 and GS13-14; $50 for 06, GS15 and above, and contractors. Tickets go on sale today. See your command representative.
Pax River Navy Flying Club
The Pax River Navy Flying Club is offering Private Pilot Ground School.This training meets the requirements for DoD
Continuous Learning credit. Register in the Flying Club's office or by calling Al Piranian at 301-342-8555.
Influenza vaccinations
Active-duty military can get their flu vaccine from 8-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Naval Health Clinic Preventive Medicine Department. The vaccine is also available for active-duty military at Center Stage Theater from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 1-3. Eligible beneficiaries can get their vaccine from 7:30 a.m. to noon, or from 1-4 p.m., in the immunization clinic.TRICARE beneficiaries can also receive the vaccine from aTRICARE retail network pharmacy at no cost.To find a participating pharmacy, call 877-363-1303. For more information, call the clinic's influenza phone line at 301-342-7894.
Off base: Child and adolescent anxiety disorders
ilies affected by cancer. Cost is $35 and includes a dinner buffet, beverage and dessert. Performance by Jennalyn Yon and John Luskey. Register at www.amessageofhopecf.org. For more information, call 301-752-4015 or email lwillmhcf@md.metrocast.net.
St. Mary's transit system survey
In an effort to update the localTransportation Development Plan, the St. Mary's CountyTransit System, in conjunction with the Maryland Transit Administration, is conducting a survey with citizens to develop a plan aimed at improving public transportation service in St. Mary's County. To participate in the survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/StMarysTransit.
St. Mary's County Public Schools' Shoe Fund
The St. Mary's County Public Schools' Shoe Fund provides shoes to school-age children in public schools who are in need of shoes, but have limited financial resources. For more informationortocontribute,callthe DepartmentofStudentServices of St. Mary's County Public Schools at 301-475-5511, ext. 150. Contributions can be mailed to St. Mary's County Public Schools' Shoe Fund, 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Checks should be payable to St. Mary's County Public Schools' Shoe Fund.
Today, 7-9 p.m. Hanko Building at Beckett Field, New Carrollton, Md. Presented by Dr. Erin D. Berman, clinical psychologist at the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, includes common signs and symptoms of youth anxiety, what parents can do to help, understanding treatment options and current research studies at the National Institute of Mental Health in pediatric anxiety. For more information, call 301-429-0970.
Volunteer opportunities:
Unused prescription drug drop off
War of 1812 Reenactment
Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Headquarters Medication improperly disposed of pollutes water supplies and can cause harm to children, pets and others. Rid the house of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications during this anonymous and free event.
Fourth annual Faces of Hope Benefit
Oct. 6, 5 p.m. Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Tickets are now on sale for a benefit to raise money for fam-
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum War of 1812 Reenactment needs help with general set up Friday, directing visitors and handing out programs Saturday and tent and table take down Monday. Contact Erin Atkinson at eatkinson@mdp.state.md.us or 410-586-8512.
Friday Physical Education
Participate in physical education classes with George Washington Carver Elementary students 9:15-11:30a.m. or 12:15-2:30 p.m. Fridays starting Sept. 28. Volunteers do not need to register, but must check in at the school's front office.