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VADM Dunaway: NAVAIR to stay the course By Andrea Watters Naval Air Systems Command Corporate Communication
Naval Air Systems Command's new Commander, Vice Adm. David A. Dunaway, intends to keep NAVAIR on course developing and delivering integrated and interoperable capabilities for the warfighter, he said during the NAVAIR changeof-command ceremony Sept. 20. Dunaway relieved Vice Adm. David Architzel, who retired after more than 40 years of naval service. Historic and future naval aircraft served as the ceremony's backdrop inside the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20 hangar at NAS Patuxent River. "Architzelhassetagoodcourseand speedforyou,Dunaway,"saidChiefof Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert,whospokeattheceremony. Greenert described Dunaway as "just the kind of leader we need here. (He) has a lot of energy, he's innovative,hehasboldideas,andhe'swilling tobeaccountable."Dunawayhasalso been around aircraft test and evaluation for almost 24 years, he said. Greenert and Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, or ASN (RDA),
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Vice Adm. David Dunaway, far left, assumes command of NAVAIR as Vice Adm. David Architzel, second from right, retires after more than 40 years of Navy service during the change-of-command ceremony Sept. 20. Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition Sean J. Stackley, back left, and Rep. Steny Hoyer spoke following guest speaker, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert. Sean Stackley, along with Rep. Steny Hoyer, offered their congratulations,
praise and appreciation for Architzel's service. Gen. James F. Amos,
commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, also attended.
Greenert summarized Architzel's "unprecedented portfolio" by highlightinghisNAVAIRaccomplishments in three areas: integration and interoperability, reduction of total ownershipcostsanddevelopmentofalongterm workforce strategy. "Architzelproperlyintegratedpayloads, systems and capabilities into existing naval aviation platforms as well as integrated new platforms on old ships, such as the MQ-8B Fire Scoutonthe30-year-old(GuidedMissile Frigates (FFG)). They are out on deployment, way ahead of schedule. "NAVAIR brought the F-35B, the short take off and landing (STOVL) variant of the Joint Strike Fighter, onboard the 23-year-old USS Wasp (LHD1).Hebroughtnewpayloadsto the F/A-18A-D Hornet and F/A18E/FSuperHornetaircraft,modernizing them not only for today, but for the next couple of decades by adding jamming, search and track, and infrared capabilities," Greenert said. "Second, Dave reduced the total ownership costs, which means the entirecost,notjustthecosttobuythe aircraft. He looked at the trends, understood the long-term costs and was able to find significant savings in the MH-60S Seahawks, the F/A-18
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Navy Test Pilot School grad leads space station nSunita Williams becomes research
vessel's second woman commander By Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs A U.S. Naval Test Pilot School grad took the reins of the International Space Station on Sept. 17 to lead Expedition 33 and its crew with varying experiments aboard the orbiting research vessel. NASAAstronautNavyCapt.Sunita "Suni" Williams, who launched intospaceJuly14fortheturnover,became the second woman to command the space station and seventh TPS grad; she is also the second person in herTPS class, Class 104, which graduated in December 1993, to command the vessel. "TPS Class 104 continues to be impressive," said former classmate, Joe Mortensen, who serves as the chief of staff for Test and Evaluation Group, Naval Air Systems Command (5.0). "The class has had fleet squadron COs (com-
manding officers), test squadron COs, test wing commanders, Navy ship captains, an admiral and astronauts." The other Class 104 graduate to command the ISS was NASA Astronaut Army Col. Wheelock in 2010. "It has been a good run for TPS Class 104 at the ISS," Mortensen added. Barry Minchey, an AIR 5.1.1.9 Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division employee in Orlando, Fla., is another classmate of Williams. Keeping in contact with Williams over the years, Mortensen said she is an "outgoing, friendly, outstanding leader with a zest for life—impressive." Minchey agreed, describing Williams as "the same funny, positive, ambitious, persistent, inspirational person as before." During her June 4 preflight NASA interview, Williams said
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NASA Astronaut and Navy Cmdr. Sunita Williams works with Robonaut 2 humanoid robot in the Destiny laboratory of the International Space Station Aug. 22 while assigned as Expedition 32 flight engineer. On Sept. 17, Williams, a December 1993 U.S. Naval Test Pilot School graduate, took command of the ISS for Expedition 33. she's excited to run the space station mostly because of the team she's working with. "I've got a team that we've worked for the last two and a half
years together and I think ... that's where you really foster that leadership-followership thing ... beforehand," she said. "When you get up on the space station, you know
what to do, so I'm not nervous about it all. I'm psyched." Williams was commissioned in the Navy following graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy in May 1987 with a bachelor's in physical science. Shortly after, she earned her Basic Diving Officer designation before seeking a career in naval aviation. She was designated as a Naval Aviator in July 1989 flying rotary wing aircraft. Since then, Williams has logged more than 3,000 flight hours in more than 30 different aircraft. She even served as a Naval Test Pilot School instructor in the RotaryWing Department in 1995. Williams, a Needham, Mass., native, was selected for Astronaut Candidate Training in June 1998 while she was serving aboard USS Saipan (LHA-2) and reported three months later. She said she never thought about being an astronaut growing up. In fact, it wasn't until she was a student at Test Pilot School when she began to consider the possibilities. During a TPS class trip to tour
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Honoring National POW/MIA Recognition Day
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H-60 Program Office (PMA-299) staff, Joe Barton, left, Dawn Stauffer and U.S. Navy photo by Yeoman 2nd Class Nathan Sheddy Canadian Royal Air Force Maj. Andy Haddow, pause and pay tribute to prisNaval Health Clinic Patuxent River Sailors and staff gather to honor National oners of war and those missing in action, and their families at the Fallen SolPOW/MIA Recognition Day on Sept. 21 as Personnel Specialist 2nd Class dier table displayed in the PMA-299 office in the Rear Adm. W. A. Moffett Jheyson Giraldo plays taps during a ceremony in front of the Clinic. Building, building 2272, on Sept. 21.
PEO(A) bolsters program strength through mentoring Photo and story by Kelly M. Burdick Program Executive Office Air Assault and Special Mission Programs Public Affairs Twenty-four members from the Naval Air Systems Command H-53 heavy lift helicopters program (PMA-261) at NAS Patuxent River participated in a speed mentoring event Sept. 18 at Exploration III in Lexington Park. Why speed mentoring for this crew of “heavy lifters”? Based on the popular speed dating concept, speed mentoring is a relatively new idea that’s quickly gaining momentum at NAVAIR, especially within Program Executive Office Air Assault and Special Mission Programs, or PEO(A). Deputy PEO(A) Todd Balazs participated in the Tactical Airlift, Adversary and Support Aircraft program speed mentoring event held in July and was so impressed with the results that he is encouraging each of the PEO(A) programs to conduct their own speed mentoring event. Especially in times when personnel are forced to do “more with less,” Balazs said mentoring can help further develop NAVAIR’s already-skilled workforce. “We need to continue developing the best equipped, the best trained workforce,” Balazs said. “Throughout our careers, we have so many development opportunities.When you have a mentor, together you talk about these opportunities, strategize for your future, and talk about tackling challenges and balancing priorities.” Marine Col. Bert Pridgen, PMA-261 program manager, and his deputy, Jay Stratakes, stepped up to the challenge to host the first PEO(A) event. Pridgen encouraged his team to take advantage of the participating mentors’ experience. “As you all know, developing our folks is a top priority, for both their career and program team success.We always need to do our jobs better tomorrow than we do today,” Pridgen said. “Mentoring can help us do this, so while you’re here, ask important questions of the leadership who took time to be with us today.” Director of Propulsion and Power Department, Tony Cifone, addressed the group and
Prospective mentees Mike Felps, left, and Tony Meath, center, listen as mentor Sharon Gellerson answers questions and gives career advice during one of the five 10-minute rotations at PMA-261’s speed mentoring event Sept. 18. also participated as a mentor. "My mentor offered me new and different perspectives, which I think were very beneficial to my career,” Cifone said. “When you're working long hours, day to day, focused on your job, a mentor outside of your program or competency structure will provide you a different perspective that could open up other options you've never even considered.” Focusing on rapid information exchanges, time-efficient interactions and a systematic structure, speed mentoring helps a prospective protégé—a mentee—to better target a potential mentor based on their face-
to-face meetings. Heather Glockner, CH-53K program planning and control lead, participated as a prospective mentee and said she is now seeking a formal mentor. “This was a wonderful chance to ask questions and obtain guidance from some of NAVAIR’s leadership team,” Glockner said. “I was somewhat intimidated going into the event, but once we started, the setup encouraged open two-way communication. I would love to participate in similar events in the future and highly recommend co-workers to participate.”
H-53 In-Service Sustainment Integrated Product Team Lead Cmdr. Bill Mellen found the event worthwhile. “I almost passed up the opportunity to participate because of competing priorities in my schedule, but I'm glad I made time to attend. I greatly profited from the wealth and diversity of experience that the mentors brought and the candid answers they provided,” Mellen said. NAVAIR’s Mentoring-Externally Directed Team helped coordinate the event. For information on hosting a mentoring event, contact Veronica Miskowski at 301-757-8391.
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Glass and fiancée win wedding of their dreams By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Jonathan Marshall Glass had never won anything in his life. When his fiancée, Meghan Weekley, called to tell him they were chosen as the winning couple in an all-expenses-paid wedding contest back in their home state of Georgia, he couldn’t believe it. “We had been notified a week earlier that we were one of three finalists,” said Glass, who is assigned to AirTest and Evaluation (HX) 21. “I figured that was as close as we’d get.” The contest, A Salute to Love, was open to all active-duty couples between ranks E1–E5 who were planning to start their lives together. Entry required submitting either a short video via YouTube or a one-page essay explaining why they would be the ideal couple to win. Glass wrote his draft of the essay but turned it over to his fiancée for fine tuning.Weekley, a high school English teacher at Hutchings Career Center in Macon, Ga., combined their thoughts and eloquently described their journey together from the time they first met in high school to the day of Glass’s proposal on Dec. 17, 2011.Weekley and Glass were notified of their win this summer. “I think what stood out about their winning essay was the fact that they spent most of their dating years apart,” explained Cindy Gardner, proprietor of Plantation Farms, where the wedding will take place. WhileWeekley finished her education in Georgia, Glass was stationed in Illinois, California and spent four years in Japan before arriving at NAS Patuxent River last October. “For six of the nine years they were together, they weren’t able to see each other much or share the normal things most
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Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Jonathan Marshall Glass and his fiancée, Meghan Weekley, won the A Salute to Love contest, an all-expenses-paid wedding contest, and will wed Dec. 29 in their home state of Georgia. couples share,” Gardner said. The prize package, worth $40,000, includes a rehearsal party; reception catering for up to 100 guests; bridal dress, hair and makeup; custom wedding cake; floral arrangements; pho-
tography and videography; sound support and disc jockey; and guest favors. The ceremony will be outdoors in the chapel pavilion at Plantation Farms, a scenic venue overlooking a working horse farm in Byron, Ga.The reception will be held amid the warmth and beauty of a large wooden newly renovated former horse stable decorated and lighted for the occasion. “I never expected to have a wedding like this,”Weekley said. “I knew our big day would be beautiful, but this has been a little more than a miracle. I am so thankful to have this opportunity to begin my life with my soul mate. We are truly blessed.” Weekleyhaspickedoutherweddingdressbutasidefromsaying it’s elegant and beautiful, refuses to give anything else away. Glass will be married in his Navy Dinner Dress Blue uniform. As per contest rules, the wedding must take place on Dec. 29. That date, which is nearly one year earlier than the couple had planned to be married, leaves no time afterward for a honeymoon. “Yes, we’ll have to wait for a honeymoon” Weekley said, “but we will not have to wait to start our lives together, and I think that is way more important.” Glass’ top priority will be getting Weekley relocated to the Southern Maryland area. “She has an aunt and uncle living in St. Mary’s City,” he said, “so that should help ease her into the transition.” In addition to stories in local print media and a local television interview, the couple will be featured on the 2013 cover of the annual spring issue of Wedding Belles of Georgia magazine.
News Briefs On base:
Influenza vaccinations
Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River is providing the flu vaccine to all active-duty military and eligible beneficiaries. Active-duty military can receive the vaccine from 8-11:30 a.m. and from 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Preventive Medicine Department, or from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at the Center Stage Theatre. Eligible beneficiaries can receive the vaccine from 7:30 a.m. to noon and from 1-4 p.m. at the Immunization Clinic. TRICARE beneficiaries can also receive a free vaccine from a TRICARE retail network pharmacy without a Primary Care Manager referral. For a list of participating pharmacies, visit http://expressscripts.com/TRICARE/pharmacy/ or call 1-877363-1303.
Gate Three hours change
Beginning Monday, Gate Three is only open weekdays from 5:30-8:30 a.m. for inbound and outbound traffic, and from 3:30-5 p.m. for outbound traffic.
Blood Drive
Oct. 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. RearAdm.W.A.MoffettBuildingAtrium, building2272 Schedule an appointment in advance at www.MilitaryBlood.dod.mil or www.MilitaryLifeForce.com.Walk-in donors are also welcome. All blood donations go to military personnel. For more information, contact Charles Johnson at 301-342-2753 orVictoria Fernette at 301-295-2109.
Off base: Fourth Annual Faces of Hope benefit
Clinic, Pharmacy Columbus Day schedule
Oct. 6, 5-11 p.m. Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Proceeds help local families in need pay bills. There isacashbarandsilentauction.Tickets are $35 which includesadinnerbuffet,drinkanddessert.Formoreinformation, visit www.AMessageofHopeCF.org, email lwillmhcf@md.metrocast.net or call 301-752-4015.
Oct. 5 and 8 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.
Capt. Pat Hovatter Memorial Golf Tournament
Installation heating and cooling systems Oct. 15 and Nov. 13 Air conditioning systems for facilities at NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field and Navy Recreation Center Solomons without automatic controls are scheduled to be secured starting the week of Oct. 15. Heating systems are projected to be activated the week of Nov. 13. The following areas have been identified as being waived from the mandated 30day waiting period stated in the Secretary of the Navy Energy Conservation Memorandum: buildings 469, 2030, 2199 sleeping area and 3202 paint booth; the Chapel; and sleeping quarters at the fire houses. Facility coordinators can forward command-endorsed waiver requests to Jeffery Boyd at Jeffery.Boyd1@navy.mil.
NLDP and JLDP graduation ceremony Oct. 16, noon to 2:30 p.m. Rear Adm.W. A. Moffett BuildingAtrium, building 2272 Naval Air Systems Command Leadership Development ProgramandJourneyLeadershipDevelopmentProgramgraduation.
Burger Burn at building 2185 Tuesdays until Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, building 2185 Hot dog or hamburger meal, $5; hamburger, $3; hot dog, $1.50; drinks and chips, $1. All meals include chips and a drink. Proceeds go to Annual NAS Patuxent River Holiday Party.
Oct. 22 Chesapeake Hills Golf Club, Lusby Capt.PatHovatterwasacareer Navyaviatorandthe 2000-2002 NAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer who passed away January 2012. Proceeds go to the Wounded WarriorProject,theChildren'sHospitalinWashington,D.C.,and local groups benefiting sick children in Southern Maryland. An awardsdinnerwillfollowthetournament.Formoreinformation or to make a donation, contact Dave Spigler at 410-326-2524.
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 services in St. Mary's County. To participate in the survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/StMarysTransit.
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Bird/Aircraft Strike Hazard program: Enduring winter migrations By Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Birdwatchers and birders alike might find this time of year particularly fascinating in Southern Maryland as our feathered friends make their way south. Birds are typically seen migrating to and through the area from July to November, putting NAS Patuxent River's Bird/Aircraft Strike Hazard, or BASH, program to the test. Through years of bird flight studies and collaborating with ornithologists and airport managers nationwide, Pax's BASH program continues to revolutionize and, according to NAS Patuxent River National Resources Specialist and BASH program manager Jim Swift, the base has been able to maintain its record of never having lost a pilot or an aircraft due to a bird strike. "We have had damage," he said, "but no injuries." The program takes a three-pronged approach: Habitat management, behavioral modification and flight planning. Habitat management means making the airfield environment less attractive to birds. By studying the birds and their migration patterns, Kyle Rambo, the installation's conservation director, said the installation has been able to modify the environment on base so the big flocks of birds and the larger birds, both known to cause the most damage during a bird strike, are unlikely to come around the airfield. "You can't create a biological desert on the airfield, and as soon as you make it less active to one species it becomes more attractive to something else," Rambo said. "We search for that balance."
For example, by knowing what these two groups—large flocks such as blackbirds and larger birds such as hawks and ospreys—like to feast on or roost upon, the base is able to ensure the airfield isn't inviting to them by not planting anything the birds may consider a meal or a nice place to hang out. Behavioral modification tries to alter how the birds behave and lets them know the airfield is not a place for them to be. This behavioral modification is typically done by using frightening techniques such as playing recorded distress calls or using pyrotechnics similar to firecrackers. "Things that make them not want to be out there (the airfield)," Rambo said. "We're not simply trying to eliminate the birds or reduce their numbers, but also showing them the airfield is not the best place to hang out." The flight planning portion of the BASH program focuses on working with planning to ensure flights, espe-
cially take offs and landings, are not happening when or where birds are known to be more active. Swift said 41 percent of bird strikes happen on the ground; 74 percent occur at 500 feet and below, which includes the ground percentage, and 93 percent occur at 3,500 feet and below, which includes the 500 feet and below and the ground percentages. Swift put these percentages into perspective. "Insurance companies say most accidents happen within a mile of your home; same goes for the pilots at the airfield," he said. "Once they get above 3,500 feet, their risk of a bird strike drops to 7 percent." Past studies also revealed when to anticipate the birds' arrival to the area, and a device Swift dubbed as "quickly developing technology," enables the base to issue flight warnings on areas to avoid due to increased bird activity. "We're giving them information they can use so they can reduce their risk," Rambo said. The device used to help identify these flying hazards is the eBirdRad aviation tracking radar, a modified mobile marine weather radar. While mobile marine weather radars are typically used on ships for weather tracking and vessel traffic monitoring, engineers have been able to transform the radar's software to read the birds' pattern. "The software has been modified where it's now able to pick up birds and bats," Swift said. "It gives us eyes in the dark and at distances we cannot see," Rambo added. By revamping technologies such as the eBirdRad system and partnerships with conservationists nationwide, Pax's River's Bird/Aircraft Strike Hazard program continues to be vigilant in its protecting resources.
Effective Résumé Writing
Career Options for second-term Sailors
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Tuesday, 1-4 p.m. Don’t be the one to get passed over because of a résumé that lacks keywords or isn’t in the preferred format. This program offers different trends and techniques for writing the best résumé. Seating is limited.
IA/Spouse Brief
Wednesday, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Spouses are encouraged to attend the Individual Augmentee Indoctrination to hear recently returned IA’s experiences and get information on family support issues. All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center, building 2090 on Bundy Road, unless otherwise noted. To make reservations or to volunteer call 301-342-4911. Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Art of Money Management
IA Indoctrination
Playgroup at Glen Forrest Community Center
Monday through Oct. 5, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sailors selected for Individual Augmentee are encouraged to attend this week-long process which allows them to take care of all IA needs in one stop. Preregister by Friday.
Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This single-session workshop can help participants develop a realistic spending plan to help them pay bills on time and achieve their short- and long-term financial goals.
Thursdays in October, 10-11 a.m. Moms, dads and caregivers are invited to bring their children for playtime at the Glen Forrest Community Center.
Marriage is a Work of Heart
One Voice for Family Members
Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Glen Forrest Community Center In an unhealthy relationship; concerned about whether a friend, neighbor or family member is? Learn about how to help and how to get help.
Oct. 9, 4-5:30 p.m. The goal of this class is to provide couples with new ideas and tools to help them continue to build their marriage. Practice speaker-listener technique to enhance communication even on the toughest issues.
Oct. 10 and 11, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This program is a mid-career success workshop. Participants are given the opportunity to perform a personal career assessment in order to make decisions about future goals. The program is led by the Command Career Counselors, the Transition Assistance Manager and the Personal Finance Manager.
Personal Communication
Oct. 10, 8:30-10 a.m. This class provides information on communication styles and ways to develop more effective speaking and listening skills. Participants practice productive ways to interact with people.
Transition Assistance Program for retirees
Oct. 15-19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This TAP course is for retiring military members and is a joint venture by the FFSC and the Departments of Defense, Labor andVeterans Affairs.Topics include skill assessment, résumé’ writing, job search methods and interview techniques. Seating is limited. To register, see a Career Counselor.
Understanding Stress
Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Stress is a part of life. This class helps participants understand how their beliefs and thought process has an impact on how they deal with stress. Participants will walk away with specific actions to manage stress that they can incorporate into their life immediately.
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Hispanic Americans making Navy history By Tester staff There are nearly 50,000 Hispanic Sailors serving in the United States Navy today participating in every naval operations component. To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the Tester is highlighting a few of the Navy's Hispanic Sailors "firsts" and other historic moments in every issue during the month. Last week's featured Sailors were: Seaman John Ortega became the first Hispanic American to receive the Medal of Honor in 1864. Adm. David Farragut became the country's first full admiral in 1866. Alberto de Ruiz became the first Hispanic graduate at U.S. Naval Academy in 1875. Lt. j.g. Maria Rodriguez Denton became the first Puerto Rican to serve as a U.S. Naval Reserve officer in 1944. Cmdr. (later Capt.) Marion Frederic Ramirez de Arellano became the first Hispanic to command a submarine in 1944. Cmdr. Eugene A. Valencia Jr. created the "mowing machine" tactic to exploit the enemy's gunnery weakness and became the Navy's third-ranking ace of all time in 1945 with 23 victories. This week's issue highlights some accomplishments made during the 1960s-1970s.
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Everett Alvarez Jr. 1964: Ever erett ett Alvar Alvarez ez Jr. was taken Prisoner of War on Aug. 5, 1964, when his A-4C Skyhawk was shot down over Han Gai harbor. He was held in a North Vietnam prison for eight and a half years, longer than any other United States aviator, before being released in February 1973. 1975: Lt. Al Cisneros Cisneros became the first Latino pilot to serve with the Navy's Blue He was on the Blue Angels team until 1977. 1979: Edwar dward d Hidalgo Hidalgo became the first Hispanic to serve as Secretary of the Navy, setting one of his top priorities to recruiting more Hispanic Americans. He served as secretary until January 1981.
COMMAND Continued from 1 HornetsandtheAIM-9Sidewindermissileprograms,"Greenert said. Greenert also praised Architzel for his workforce leadership skills. "No one understands his community and his people better than Dave Architzel," he said. "NAVAIR leads the Navy in diversity, has the best Equal Employment Opportunity Program in the Navy and has increased wounded warrior hires by 40 percent in the last year." On behalf of the president of the United States, Greenert presented Architzel with the Distinguished Service Medal (Gold Star in lieu of Third Award) for "expertly directing operations of one of the Navy's seven major claimants and deftly executing an annual budget of $40 billion, leadingmorethan33,000employees,andoverseeing vast real estate and industrial assets." During his remarks, Architzel said, "I accept this award on behalf of those who earned it here at NAVAIR. The strength of our competency aligned organization is NAVAIR's foundation for accomplishing its mission. Whether it's the commands, the integrated product teams or the competencies, collectively, you excelled on my watch." "Just look around at the capability in this hangar," Architzel said. "It represents just a small sample of the platforms, systems and weapons you have delivered over the past couple of years. In the end, it's the people who get the job done."
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On display in the hangar were a S-3B Viking bearing the markings of Architzel's Sea Control Squadron (VS) 30 "Bloodhounds," the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS), an F/A-18E Super Hornet, and the F35B Joint Strike Fighter aircraft BF-04, which conducted initial ship trials aboard Wasp. Before coming to NAVAIR, Architzel served with Stackley as the Navy's principal military deputy to the ASN (RDA). Stakley shared his admiration for his friend and colleague. "Take pride that you have laid the keel for the next half century and helped shape the future of naval aviation with the extension of the service life of our F/A-18 Hornets, the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, EA-18G Growler, the P-8A Poseidon and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter," Stackley said. "Your impact on the Navy and Marine Corps is huge and enduring, and I thank you for it." Dunaway acknowledged NAVAIR's accomplishments after relieving Architzel. "NAVAIR has a proven record of excellence; we have proven development and test facilities; we have proven sustainment facilities," Dunaway said. "We are a great organization. While no change is required, we need to execute." He summarized his plan of execution in three focus areas: increase speed to the fleet through program of record planning and execution and rapid response to urgent warfighter needs; consistently deliver integrated and interoperable warfighting capabilities; and improve affordability. To see more on the Commander's Intent, visit www.navair.navy. mil/CmdrsIntent2012.
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‘Focus, Daniel-san’ By Gwendolyn Amador Guest contributor “Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil," Proverbs 4:25-27. I'm a product of my era! I thought Daniel-san was cute—still do—and Mr. Miyagi was just scary perceptive, smart and disciplined. I have never employed the wax-on, wax-off method myself, but I can certainly see the validity and impact of that meek man's seemingly kooky approach to teaching "focus." It was only after Daniel endured the torturous waxing on and off that he could shut out the noise of life and corral the focus it took to drive a nail straight into a dense board with one solid whack. And it was that ability to focus that won him a title of honor and, frankly, saved his life. Boy, is this ever a time when we need focus! The world is screaming for our allegiance, but God is saying, "Stay focused. Look right at me." Sometimes the circumstances of our lives and the cloudy ethics of our society can cause us to stumble in making tough decisions or even in establishing our fundamental values. It may seem like a good idea to tell a little lie to save face, or to take advantage of monetary error that lands in our favor, or to participate in compromised activities in order to accomplish muchneeded networking headway.
Gwendolyn Amador Even our upcoming national election calls us to exercise a philosophical muscle. Paul was keenly aware of the strong tide of cultural values and traditions that would tug at believers in the early church when he told the Colossians, "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ," Colossians 2:8. Clearly this wisdom is fundamentally applicable to us today as well. It is vitally important that we establish and nourish a biblical worldview and values system. When Jesus taught his disciples how to pray, he told them, essentially, "First, acknowledge that God is transcendent and sovereign, and then commit yourself to conducting your life today in a manner that is compatible with the values system of heaven," Matthew 6:9-10. This is the "start here" point to our daily walk of faith and our joy of working effectively for God's kingdom—and it is a matter of choice and discipline. Stay focused!
The Liberty is a component of the Single Sailor Program and sponsors free and reduced-price events for NAS Patuxent River E1-E6 active-duty military. Civilian guests are not allowed to participate unless otherwise stated. For more information, call 301342-4208.
Bowling
Monday, 6-9 p.m., Drill Hall Bowling Center
Paintball trip Oct. 13
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream Trip Oct. 20, 8 a.m. Register by Oct. 19 at MWR ITT Office
Weekly tournaments
All tournaments start at 6:30 p.m. Corn hole, Oct. 8 Ladder golf, Oct. 15 Air hockey, Oct. 22 Table tennis, Oct. 29
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Arts and Crafts Festival vendor registrations
Monday, Customized Creations To participate in the Dec. 1 Arts and Crafts Festival at NAS Patuxent River, vendors must register based on the following schedule: Monday for active-duty and retired military; Oct. 9 for past crafters; and Oct. 15 for DOD civilian employees and contractors. Cost is $70. To register, visit Customized Creations or call 301-342-3569.
Ballroom dancing
Mondays 6-8 p.m. Learn the fox-trot, waltz, swing, rumba, cha-cha, tango and more. Classes run for eight weeks. Cost is $64 per person. To register, call the Fitness and Sports Office at 301-757-3943.
Home-school Swim Clinic Monday, 9:15-10 a.m., Drill Hall This program prepares home-schooled students for competitive swimming with an emphasis on stroke technique, starts and turns. Cost is $30 per child. To register, call the Fitness and Sports Office at 301-757-3943.
Free Navy Band concert
Oct. 4, 4-6 p.m. River's Edge Catering and Conference Center Bring some beach chairs for this free concert; no coolers. Food and beverage orders available through the Bald Eagle Pub with a $5 "Brat Pub" special offered. For more information, call 301-342-3656.
Navy 5-Nautical Mile Fun Run
Oct. 13, 9 a.m., NAS Patuxent River Open to active-duty, Reserve and retired military, DOD civilians, Fitness and Sports program members, family members and accompanied guests. This is a 5-nautical mile course from the Beach House to the Fishing Pier and back to the Beach House. Pre-registration is $20. Sameday registrations begin at 7:30 a.m. and are $22. Registration is free for active-duty military without official race shirt. For more information, contact Hal Willard at 301757-1194 or Harlold.Willard@navy.mil.
20th Annual 10K Fall Classic
Oct. 20, 9 a.m., Drill Hall Enjoy the water views aboard NAS Patuxent River by participating in the annual 10K Fall Classic. Pre-registration is $20. Same-day registrations begin at 7:30 a.m. and are $22. Registration is free for active-duty military without an official 10K shirt. For more information, contact Hal Willard at 301-757-1194 or Harlold.Willard@navy.mil.
Not So Scary Disney Breakfast
Oct. 27; 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. River's Edge Catering and Conference Center Come dressed in a Halloween costume for the Disney Halloween Breakfast. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 10 and younger. Tickets are nonrefundable. To register, call 301-342-3656. Sponsored by Lincoln Military Housing.
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Thursday, Sept. 27 6:30 p.m.,The Watch Four everyday suburban guys come together to form a neighborhood watch group, but only as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives, one night a week. When they accidentally discover that their town has become overrun with aliens posing as ordinary suburbanites, they have no choice but to save their neighborhood—and the world—from total extermination. Rated: R (1 hr, 42 min) sounds like the perfect vacation from his frustrating life. But when the procedure goes horribly wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man. Finding himself on the run from the police--controlled by Chancellor Cohaagen, the leader of the free world--
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likeliest possible choice but, with the help of his new benefactors' support, a cutthroat campaign manager and his family's political connections, he soon becomes a contender who gives the charismatic Cam plenty to worry about. Rated: R (1 hr, 25 min)
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SPACE Continued from 1 the Johnson Space Center, Williams had the opportunity to hear former astronaut John Young talk about landing on the moon and using "a vertical landing system to land." "That was the very first time it even dawned on me that ... this was a pathway to be an astronaut,"Williams said. "So I thought, wow, maybe I have what it takes to be an astronaut." In her preflight interview she said she didn't know much about the astronaut program, but thought it must be similar to what test pilots do. "You have a vehicle, and not only
just a physical vehicle but also experiments, biomedical experiments; it's all the same type of thing where there's a test plan, a program which has a review; you do the tests, you come back, feed results to make the programs better and better," she said. "And so it just actually seemed like it was the perfect fit after I figured it out." With more than 200 days already under her belt, Williams holds the women's record for days in orbit and space walk hours logging six walks totaling 44 hours and two minutes.Williams and her crew, Japan's Aki Hoshide and the Russian Yury Malenchenko, are scheduled to live and work aboard the ISS until January. They will be joined by NASA Astronaut Kevin Ford and Russian Cosmonauts Oleg Novitskiy and Evgeny
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Master-at-Arms Seaman Kristina Evola awards Andy Thompson the silver medal for the 1-kilometer cycling time trial event at the Special Olympics Maryland Cycling Qualifier on Sept. 22 at NAS Patuxent River. Forty-one Olympians from St. Mary's County, Montgomery County, Lower Shore, Howard County, Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County participated in the event.
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Caroline Brigham is crowned as the St. Mary's County Fair "Queen of Tolerance" by NAS Patuxent River Executive Officer, Capt. Ben Shevchuk, during the 66th Annual St. Mary's County Fair kickoff event Sept. 20. Queen of Tolerance pageant participants are nominated by their respective schools for exhibiting all that is good and wholesome about St. Mary's County. They are at or near the top of their class scholastically and are a credit to both their schools and the community. For more information about the pageant, visit www.smcfair.somd.com/Queen.
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Around Town St. Mary’s County events: Book discussion: ‘The Cellist of Sarajevo’
Friday, 2 p.m., Lexington Park library Monday, 7 p.m., Charlotte Hall library “The Cellist of Sarajevo” by Steven Galloway tells the story of three people trying to survive in a city rife with the extreme fear of desperate times. Copies of the book are available at the library.
outs with Slack wines. For more information, visit www.SlackWine.com or call 301-872-5175.
sports: cycling, archery/shooting and swimming. For more information, contact Christina Bishop at 301-475-4200 ext. 1802.
2012 Speaker Series at Sotterley: Dr. Frank Smith
Calvert County events:
Sunday, 3 p.m., Sotterley Plantation Author of“African American CivilWar Memorial and Museum” speaks about honoring African Americans who fought for freedom as United States Colored Troops during the CivilWar.
Evening story time
Home-schoolers’ Workshop
Friday, 2:30 p.m., Leonardtown library Students and parents learn about resources and services the library offers and how to use them.
Back-to-School Basket Bingo
Friday, 6 p.m., St. John’s School Parish Hall Events include door prizes, auction, games and a raffle; bingo starts at 7 p.m. Prizes include filled hand-crafted wood baskets; food available for purchase. Admission is $20 per person which includes one admission ticket and one pack of cards for 20 games. Additional cards are $5 per pack. Children must purchase an admission ticket and be accompanied by a paying adult. Proceeds benefit St. John’s Catholic School. Register by calling 301-373-5871 or email LindaGreer@gmail.com.
Feast in the Fields
Saturday, 2-6 p.m., Jubilee Farm, Ridge WinemakerTucker Grube-O’Brien pairs fall harvest stand-
Wednesday, 6 p.m., Lexington Park library Oct. 4, 6 p.m., Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown libraries Drop in for story time for the whole family.
Introduction to Computers
Oct. 4, 2-4 p.m., Charlotte Hall library A free class on how to use a personal computer. Register by calling 301-884-2211.
LEGO fun
Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m., Charlotte Hall library Drop in and use the library's LEGO pieces.
Paralympic Experience
Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Great Mills High School Learn about the Paralympic Sport Club Southern MD and its current and future programs, and experience the various
Flag Ponds Nature Park
Fridays and Mondays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. TheparkentrancefeeiswaivedonFridaysandMondaysuntil Dec. 31. Normal entrance fees are charged Saturdays and Sundays.The park is closed to the publicTuesday throughThursday.
On Pins and Needles
Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Calvert library, Prince Frederick Bring quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or another project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Playtime
Saturday, 10:45-11:15 a.m. Calvert libraries: Fairview and Twin Beaches branches Saturday, 11-11:30 a.m., Calvert library, Prince Frederick Engage in interactive play and connect with other caregivers. Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. For children ages 0-5 .
Kids Just Want to Have Fun
Monday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Oct. 4, 2-3 p.m. Calvert library, Prince Frederick Reading projects for students in kindergarten through third grade. Register by calling 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
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