Volume 69, Number 8
Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland
February 23, 2012
F-35B Marine Corps major test pilot of the year By Victor Chen Program Executive Office Joint Strike Fighter Public Affairs The test pilot responsible for leading the planning effort for the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter's initial sea trials in October received accolades for his leadership during a ceremony at Naval Air Station Patuxent River Feb. 16. The John H. Glenn squadron of the Marine Corps Aviation Association selected Marine Corps Maj. Richard Rusnok as Test Pilot of the Year for his role in the successful embarkation and deployment of more than 250 people and 140,000 pounds of supplies and equipment with two F-35B test aircraft on USS Wasp (LHD 1). "Major Rusnok was the focal point for an extremely complex event, and the amount of coordination, thought and planning he put into it was enormous," said Navy Capt. Erik Etz, military director of test and evaluation for F35 naval variants. "Initial sea trials were a resounding success, and his award is well deserved." "It's every naval test pilot's dream to be involved with initial ship trials," Pittston, Pa., native
Rusnok said. "It's such a rare occurrence - a once-in-a-generation opportunity - for us to take a new aircraft to sea." Rusnok, an operational test liaison, spent almost a year planning the trials. "It was an incredible opportunity for me to see the plan evolve over time," Rusnok said. "It sounds trite, but nothing I did was noteworthy. I had a lot of support and the virtually unlimited resources of a talented team." Rusnok was also one of four test pilots hand-selected to demonstrate the Marines' amphibious air power with the first short takeoffs and vertical landings on the Wasp. "It was really satisfying to see the payoff of all the hard work we did, like the Field Carrier Landing Practices with the Wasp crew," Rusnok said. "Flying at sea felt like coming home again." "I was surprised and happy to be selected," Rusnok said. "However, this award probably ruins some of my tactical street cred with the fleet," he joked. This year, Rusnok will transition to Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., where operational testing
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U.S. Navy photo
Maj. Richard Rusnok in the cockpit of an F-35B Joint Strike Fighter during initial sea trials on USS Wasp (LHD 1) in Oct. 2011.
Base activity schedule during Exercise Solid Curtain /Citadel Shield The annual Anti Terrorism Force Protection Exercise SOLID CURTAINCITADEL SHIELD (SC-CS) is scheduled for the week of March 19-24, 2012. This exercise is designed to ensure all Navy installations are prepared to execute essential functions and facilitate effective response and recovery in the event of a terrorist threat or actual terrorist event. A key element of this preparation is identifying the critical missions and associated Mission-Essential Personnel requiring installation access during heightened force protection conditions. The 2012 SC-CS Exercise Plan requires full implementation and sustainment of Force Protection Condition Charlie (FPCON Charlie) from 12 p.m. on Thursday, March 22 to 12 p.m. Saturday, March 24. During this time, all NON-Mission Essential Personnel are strongly encouraged to remain away from the installation.
BASE ACCESS:
Base access will be implemented in accordance with installation Commanding Officer's guidance. In general, the following guidance applies:
Thursday, March 22: All employees should report to duty as usual and plan to leave the base at their normal departure time. NOTE: Once FPCON CHARLIE is initiated at 12 p.m., only employees designated as Mission Essential Personnel (MEP) should re-enter the base. Non-Mission Essential Personnel (non-MEP) leaving the base after 12 p.m. should NOT plan to return to the base until after the exercise has been completed at 12 p.m. Saturday, March 24. Activities will close at their normal time, with the exception of the Center Stage Theater which will not open for its normal Thursday night movie. Pharmacy, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 23: Mission Essential Personnel (MEP) must report to work as scheduled aboard the installation, or request leave consistent with normal procedures. Non-MEP should make arrangements with their supervisors as appropriate (see guidance for Non-MEP below). The following activities are open during the listed hours: Youth Program, School Age Care, Child Development Program, Family Child Care, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Navy Recreation Center Solomons (check-in), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.;
Navy Exchange Mini-Mart, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Subway, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; McDonald’s, 6 p.m. to 6 p.m., Seawings (Building 2272), 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. with reduced staffing; Navy Gateway Inns and Suites, 24 hours with reduced staffing; Pharmacy, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The following activities are closed: Single Sailor Program – Liberty, Theater Reservations, Aquatics Fitness, Fitness Conditioning – Drill Hall, Fitness Center – Energy Zone, Auto Skills Program, ITT Program, River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center, all Eddie’s locations, Marina, Golf Program, Center Stage Theater, Fleet and Family Support Center, Lincoln Family Housing Center, Bachelor Housing, Navy Exchange Main Store and Food Court (staffing for pharmacy only), Commissary. Saturday, March 24: Activities requiring base access (MWR, Movies, Sports, Navy Exchange, Commissary, etc...) should be deferred until after 12p.m. The following activities will observe the listed schedule: Single Sailor Program – Liberty, 1 p.m. to 12 a.m.;
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News Briefs Blood Drive
The Armed Services Blood Program at WRNMMC, Bethesda, in conjunction with the Naval Health Clinic, Patuxent River, will hold a blood drive today, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Moffett Building Atrium (Bldg. 2272). Walk-in donors are welcome. All blood donations go to military personnel. For information, contact Charles L. Johnson at 301-342-2753 or Ms. Azeb Gordon, Blood Donor Recruiter at 571-231-3953.
RecruitMilitary Veteran Opportunity Expo
RecruitMilitary's special career fair hiring event for veterans and military spouses in Washington, D.C., offers a unique opportunity to network with veteran-friendly organizations with employment, entrepreneurial, and educational opportunities. Today, Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NWWashington, DC. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
African American Diversity Concert
A free, live performance by the U.S. Navy Band will be held at the United States Navy Memorial in honor of Black History Month on Feb. 27, featuring the U.S. Navy Band’s premier jazz ensemble, the Commodores http://www.navyband.navy.mil/commodores.shtml, and include a narrative lecture component by Musician Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael Bayes.
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"The advances are huge:" Capt. "Spanky" Morley speaks on F/A-18 and EA-18G program By Chris Basham Tester Editor On Feb. 8, The Patuxent Partnership sponsored Capt. Frank "Spanky" Morley, Program Manager F/A-18 & EA-18G Program, speaking on the progress and potential of the PMA-265 program. The public briefing, held at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, touched on the challenges and promise of the Hornet/Growler program. “It takes almost a generation,” Morley said, from the first indication of a gap in the warfighter’s resources, through imagining what might be a possible solution, to finding funding for a concept, hiring contractors to create it, and then continuing the effort to support an aircraft throughout the life of the program. Morley cited the Hornet’s participation in actions over Libya and during Operation Iraqi Freedom over the course of its development, saying, “The aircraft had an interesting debut for each of its first deployments. The F/A-18 inventory is the naval carrier strike force. The program has been extremely successful.” That success, Morley said, can be measured: more than 2000 aircraft have been delivered, with 1500 of them currently flying—1200 of those as part of the domestic fleet. “If we sneeze, the Navy’s gonna catch a cold,” Morley said. Morley credited “spiral development” of the program with making it possible to get the best aircraft out to the fleet as quickly as possible, with continuous improvements and upgrades along the way. “The F/A-18 program is a model for evolutionary development. In acquisition, we’ve been able to control cost, risk and schedule by taking chunks along the development route. We keep building the airplanes and then putting the toys in as they
developed and we needed them.” That development model has continued with the Super Hornet and Growler. “Again, we built the truck first and then we added the toys, taking advantage of state-of-the-art avionics from the F/A-18C on a bigger, faster, longer-lasting, refuelable truck. We fielded on time, and on cost, and meanwhile in the backyard we were developing all the toys,” Morley said. “It’s been very successful and a lot of lessons learned. The advances are huge.”
More than one way to move an F-18
Currently, 75 percent of funding for the program comes from foreign capability partners. Offering a “high-capability, low cost and low learning curve at this point is an attractive delta for foreign capability partners,” Morley said. “With the Super Hornet, we’re kind of the ‘no drama’ option,” thanks to a smoothly run program which provides support, sustainment and advancement to the fleet on a daily basis, as well as continual software-based updates.
Foreign military customers include Australia, Canada, Spain, Finland, Malaysia and Switzerland. Other potential new contracts are also in the works. Morley also credited the F/A-18A-D Service Life Extension Program, designed to keep those planes flying and functional as a lead-in to the developing Joint Strike Fighter. Planes originally expected to have a functional life of 6,000 miles are being
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Roper promoted to CWO5
US Navy photo by Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Senior Chief Petty Officer Daniel Dawson
U.S. Navy Photo by Gary Younger
The VX-23 crew tows an F-18 from its temporary quarters in a particularly muddy area at the corner of Cedar Point Road and Mandt Road, to its new hangar on Feb. 10.
Chief Warrant Officer Barron M. Roper, right, is promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 5 in a ceremony in the Moffett Building on Feb. 1. Presiding over the ceremony was Capt. Keith W. Hoskins, pictured at left. CWO5 Roper was one of 27 Navy CWO4s promoted to CWO5 in the FY-12 Active Duty Navy Chief Warrant Officer Selection.
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BAMS UAS team lead honored with Navy award By Michelle Connolly Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons Public Affairs
Stephen Chadwick’s leadership style has been called inspirational, so few were surprised when Chadwick, the integrated product team lead for the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft System program, also known as PMA-262, received the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award at an all-hands meeting at NAS Patuxent River Feb 2. “Steve’s expertise and acquisition knowledge have allowed him to superbly manage a program that will have lasting positive impacts,” said Capt. Jim Hoke, who leads the Persistent Maritime Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office, which has oversight of BAMS UAS. “It’s no small feat to keep a rather large and diverse team focused on its mission while ensuring daily program tasks are completed in the best interest of our country and our warfighters.” Chadwick’s award recognized his execution of the BAMS UAS $25 billion program, launching wideranging and long-lasting improvements. He ensured the BAMS UAS team worked with the Air Force
Global Hawk Systems program office to identify and implement common efficiencies across similar platforms. These initiatives reduced operations and support costs and helped the Navy achieve more than $4 billion in savings and prevent single-service costs to the platform. "I am surprised and humbled by this award," Chadwick said. "It is a testament to the open communication among the BAMS team, which enabled program leadership to make informed, balanced and responsible decisions. It's truly a reflection of the BAMS team's diligence and character, and I can't thank them enough for how they've executed the program." Chadwick led the BAMS UAS team’s successful completion of the initial phase of the system development and design effort, including the requirements review, schedule risk assessment, system functional review, integrated baseline review, preliminary design review and critical design review. He has been with the BAMS UAS program since 2007 and is transitioning into his new role as the integrated product team lead for future capabilities, focusing on EP-3 transition, communications relay
U.S. Navy photo by Tara Collis
Rear Adm. William Shannon, left, program executive officer for the Navy’s Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons program, presents the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award to Stephen Chadwick, integrated product team lead for the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft System program, at an all-hands meeting at Naval Air Station Patuxent River on Feb 2. and other emerging intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance advanced technology and capabilities.
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Honoring our flag and anthem By R. Mark Cummings NAS Patuxent River Command Master Chief Last week, I received an email from someone upset over the seemingly lackadaisical approach by many people on the installation, military and civilian, toward showing proper honor toward our nation's flag and anthem. Having witnessed this myself, particularly as people are driving in the vicinity of the NAS Administration building, I think it's time to remind everyone about the regulations for showing proper honors to the flag and our national anthem while onboard any Naval installation. The following information is taken from Navy Regulations, Chapter 12, and the NTP 13B, Flags, Pennants and Customs: 1. The national ensign shall be displayed from 0800 until sunset at all U.S. Naval activity headquarters. The ceremonial hoisting and lowering of the national ensign at 0800 and sunset at a naval command ashore shall be known as morning and evening colors, respectively, and shall be carried out as prescribed in this article. 2. No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America. 3. Whenever the National Anthem is played, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. AlI naval service personnel uncovered and not in formation shall stand at attention and face the national ensign. In the event that the
Beyond recognition for his BAMS UAS work, Chadwick has received other applause. In 2009, he was named PMA-262’s profession-
national ensign is not displayed, they shall face the source of the music. When covered, they shall come to the salute at the first note of the anthem, and shall remain at the salute until the Iast note of the anthem. Persons in formation are brought to order arms or called to attention as appropriate. The formation commander shall face in the direction of the ensign or, in the absence of the ensign, shall face in the direction of the music and shall render the appropriate salute for the unit. At the completion of the music, "Carry On" shall be sounded. 4. During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag or when the flag is passing in a parade or in review, all persons present except those in uniform should face the flag and stand at attention with the right hand over the heart. Those present in uniform should render the military salute. When not in uniform, men should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. 5. During colors, vehicles within sight or hearing of the ceremony shall be stopped. Persons riding in such vehicles shall remain seated at attention. (Morning colors is always held at 8 a.m. and evening colors at sunset. If you're driving on the installation at these times, you should be cognizant of stopping for colors as prescribed). We can talk about rules and regulations
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Continued from 1 on the F-35B will commence. Rusnok was among three Marines honored at the squadron's 7th Annual Acquisition Awards Banquet. As Test Pilot of the Year, he will be considered for the national Commandant of the Marine Corps' Award for Acquisition Excellence, to be announced
al of the year. He received a bronze award from the 2011 Baltimore Federal Executive Board Excellence in Federal Career Awards in the outstanding supervisor category. A contract specialist early in his career, Chadwick has been at NAS Patuxent River for the past 10 years. He previously worked as an analyst in Defense Acquisition at the Congressional Research Service on Capitol Hill, where he helped draft legislation and provided other congressional staff support on a variety of intelligence and acquisition matters. He also served on the staff of the Program Executive Officer for Satellite Communication, Teleport and Services Acquisition at the Defense Information Systems Agency. The Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award is given to U.S. naval employees for service or contributions resulting in high value or benefit to the department. The award consists of a certificate and citation signed by the activity head, medal and lapel emblem. It is the third highest Navy civilian award.
by the national MCAA organization in May. The F-35B is the Marine variant of the Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. It is capable of short takeoffs and vertical landings for use on amphibious ships or expeditionary airfields to provide air power to the Marine AirGround Task Force. Initial ship trials for the F-35B began Oct. 3 on USS Wasp (LHD 1). The F-35B is undergoing test and evaluation at NAS Patuxent River prior to delivery to the fleet.
History and Heritage note By R. Mark Cummings NAS Patuxent River Command Master Chief On Feb. 23, 1795, President George Washington appointed Tench Francis, a Philadelphia businessman, as the country's first Purveyor of Public Supplies. The newly formed Supply Corps oversaw construction, outfitting, and operational support for the Navy's six frigates. Now, 215 years later, the Navy Supply Corps remains at the forefront of America's Navy, as champions of logistics excellence. The broad responsibilities of the Supply Corps are closely related to those of many executive positions in private industry and embrace financial management, inventory control, merchandising, transportation, procurement, data processing, and personnel services. This includes paying and feeding the U. S. naval forces and operating the Navy's exchanges and commissary stores. The more than 2,700 naval officers who proudly wear the "Oak Leaf" of the Supply Corps are the business managers of the Navy, responsible for the supply support of the ships of the active fleet and hundreds of naval shore installations.
Since 1795, when the Supply Corps was assigned the task of supporting six wooden frigates, the duties and responsibilities of this unique organization have kept pace with the expanding needs of the modern Navy and the scope of its mission. Supplying the Navy with the many items essential to the operation of modern ships, missiles, aircraft, and facilities, and providing fuel, food, transportation, clothing, and service to the men and women of the Navy effectively, expeditiously, and economically demands the dedication and know-how of an expertly trained and highly skilled officer corps. Today's Supply Corps Officer bears slight professional resemblance to his or her predecessor of more than 200 years ago. But their major concern remains the participation in and supervision of the logistics support of the operating forces of the Navy. This week, take a moment to say Happy Birthday to our Supply and Logistics personnel. We couldn't meet the mission without their daily support. Note: Some material in this column was taken from the Naval Supply Systems Command website.
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Fleet and Family Support Center Call 301-342-4911 for reservations or to volunteer.
Hours of Operation
Monday –Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Exceptional Family Member Program
EFMP is a DoD program addressing the special needs of NAS Patuxent River military families. If you have an Exceptional Family Member with special needs (i.e. a medical or educational disability), 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. To that end, 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 contact James Lettner at james.lettner@navy.mil
Play Group at Glenn Forest Community Center
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.
Clinical Counseling Services
FFSC Clinical Counseling services can directly improve the quality of life of service members and their families by addressing the stressors facing today's military. Stress can be caused by family hardships, marital conflicts, parent/child issues, money concerns, frequent moves, health and environmental factors and other difficulties. To make an appointment with a counselor, call 202-6856019.
Veterans Benefits Assistance Appointments
Appointments are now available to meet with a Disabled AmericanVeterans Representative or a local Veterans Affairs Representa-
Thursdays; 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Influenza season is here
1-2-3-4 Parents
Feb. 23; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The final session of a program designed to meet the special challenges of parenting children in the one-to-four-year old age groups, the program focuses on developmental stages, discipline strategies, encouragement skills, building self-esteem and bonding methods.
Resume Writing
Feb. 23; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. This program offers many different trends and techniques for writing the best resume possible. Don't get passed over because your resume lacks keywords or isn't in the preferred format. Seating is limited.
Credit Management
Feb. 23; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Discuss the who, what, when, and how of personal credit rating and how to make intelligent use of that credit awareness as a consumer.
Paying for College
Feb. 24; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Have you filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Now what! Discuss the different types of financial aid avail-
able to you and your children.
Couples Communication
Feb. 28; 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Relationships don't come with instructions. When you're upset with your spouse and feeling distant, what must your spouse do or say to help put you in the mood to reconcile? Learn how to have open communication.
Amazing Newborns
March 6; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Learn infant care from hospital to home. Practice bathing, changing, and dressing your baby, and discuss feeding, health care, and safety issues. Participants will receive a complimentary book, "Your Baby's FirstYear," and audiotape, "Heartbeat Lullabies."
Suicide Prevention
March 15; 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Be aware about the issues surrounding suicide.Learntoidentifythewarningsigns,howto respond to a suicidal person and how to access localresources.Avideocombinesnarrationand scenarios to illustrate the above topics.
Return and Reunion
March 19; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Return and Reunion is designed to facilitate a smooth transition for military personnel from the combat environment to family, community and workplace. Spouses are encouraged to attend.
Shred Day starts with CO
By David Koch Director for Public Health Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Influenza season can last into the spring. It's not too late to get vaccinated to protect yourself and your family from the flu. An annual vaccination is the best way to prevent influenza and its related complications that can lead to hospitalization and even death.The flu season typically peaks in January or February and can last as late as May. Influenza is still circulating in Maryland. Influenza vaccine is recommended for everyone over the age of six months. It is especially important for individuals who are at high risk for influenza-related complications and severe disease, including: Children of 6 months to 18
tive. Call the Fleet and Family Support Center at 301-342-4911 to schedule an appointment.
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years of age Persons 50 years of age and older Pregnant women Persons of any age with chronic medical conditions Persons undergoing therapy, or with a condition, that may weaken their immune
systems. Caregivers should also be vaccinated to avoid spreading the disease.These persons include healthcare workers, household contacts of individuals at risk for complications from the flu, and daycare and school employees.
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Gregg Chavers of Shred-it, left, accepts a bag of outdated papers from NAS Patuxent River commanding officer Capt. Ted Mills, the “first shredder” at Shred Day, held Feb. 22 outside the Fleet and Family Support Center building.
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Vote in the Primaries: Register, request your ballot now Submitted by the Federal Voting Assistance Program Primary Elections to decide who will be on the Nov. 2012 ballots are underway. Submit your registration and ballot request using the Federal Post Card Application now. You can also use it to update your email or mailing address, to ensure you receive your ballot. Since many Uniformed Service members are highly mobile, you and your family members should submit a new FPCA whenever you move or are transferred, and when you deploy and return from deployment. The FPCA and instructions on how to submit it for all states are available through your unit and installation voting assistance officers and online at www.fvap.g ov/map.html. Click your state on the map and follow the instructions to register and request an absentee ballot. Some states allow submitting the FPCA by fax or email in lieu of regular mail.
Center Stage Theater Movies Thursday, Feb. 23 6:30 p.m.: The D Devil evil Inside Inside In Italy, a woman becomes involved in a series of unauthorized exorcisms during her mission to discover what happened to her mother, who allegedly murdered three people during her own exorcism. Rated: R; 1 hr. 27 min. Friday, Feb. 24 6:30 p.m.: Haywire A black ops super soldier seeks payback after she is betrayed and set up during a mission. Rated: R; 1 hr. 33 min. 9 p.m.: Contr ontraband aband To protect his brother-in-law from a drug lord, a former smuggler heads to Panama to score millions of dollars in counterfeit bills. Rated: R; 1 hr. 50 min. Saturday, Feb. 25 4 p.m.: Joyful Noise Noise G.G. Sparrow faces off with her choir's newly appointed director, Vi Rose Hill, over the group's direction as they head into a national competition. Rated: PG-13; 1 hr. 58 min. 6:30 p.m.: Contr ontraband aband Rated: R; 1 hr. 50 min. 9 p.m.: Haywire Rated: R; 1 hr. 33 min. Sunday, Feb. 26 2 p.m.: Happ appyy Feet Feet 2 Mumble's son, Erik, struggles to realize his talents in the Emperor Penguin world while Mumble and his family and friends discover a new threat their home -- one that will take everyone working together to save them. Rated: PG; 1 hr. 40 min. (FREE SHOWING) Monday and Tuesday, no movies Wednesday, Feb. 29 6:30 p.m.: Joyful Noise Noise Rated: PG-13; 1 hr. 58 min. Coming soon: Red Tails, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Underworld Awakening
Upcoming State and Presidential Preference primary elections:
February: Arizona, Michigan March: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia April: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Wisconsin May: Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oregon,
CMC Continued from 3 but respect for our flag needs to come from the heart, from a passion for being an American. Our flag serves as a symbol of those rich values and freedoms that so many men and women have died defending. In closing, I share this writing by Ruth Apperson Rous, "I am the Flag" I am the flag of the United States of America. I was born on June 14, 1777, in Philadelphia. There the Continental Congress adopted my stars and stripes as the national flag. My thirteen stripes alternating red and white, with a union of thirteen white stars in a field of blue, represented a new constellation, a new nation dedicated to the personal and religious liberty of mankind. Today fifty stars signal from my union, one for each of the fifty sovereign states in the greatest constitutional republic the world has ever known. My colors symbolize the patriotic ideals and spiritual qualities of the citizens of my country. My red stripes proclaim the fearless courage and integrity of American men and boys and the self-sacrifice and devotion of American mothers and daughters. My white stripes stand for liberty and equality for all.
West Virginia June: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia July: North Carolina, Georgia August: Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming September: Delaware, Guam, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Virgin Islands Primary election dates are subject to change! To find out if your State's primary election date has changed use the FVAP election dates calendar found at http://www.fvap.gov/vao/calendar.html. If you've submitted an absentee ballot request, but still have not received that ballot at least 30 days before the election, go to
FVAP.gov's online back-up ballot system to find out your federal candidates, fill out the back-up ballot, and get complete submission instructions. You can access this online back-up ballot system at www.fvap.gov/map.html, and then select, "Get My Ballot Now." FVAP's call center is available at 1-800438-8683, DSN 425-1584, or at vote@fvap.gov. Toll-free phone numbers from 67 countries are listed at: www.fvap.gov/contact/tollfreephone.html. Your installation voting assistance officers can help. More information is available at FVAP.gov and don't forget to "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DoDFVAP and follow @FVAP on Twitter. Help spread the word - pass this on to spouses, voting age dependents, other military voters, and overseas voters. Sign up for State-specific election information at http://www.fvap.gov/contact/subscription.html.
My blue is the blue of heaven, loyalty, and faith. I represent these eternal principles: liberty, justice, and humanity. I embody American freedom: freedom of speech, religion, assembly, the press, and the sanctity of the home. I typify that indomitable spirit of determination brought to my land by Christopher Columbus and by all my forefathers - the Pilgrims, Puritans, settlers at Jamestown and Plymouth. I am as old as my nation. I am a living symbol of my nation's law: the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights. I voice Abraham Lincoln's philosophy: "A government of the people, by the people, for the people." I stand guard over my nation's schools, the seedbed of good citizenship and true patriotism. I am displayed in every schoolroom throughout my nation; every schoolyard has a flag pole for my display. Daily thousands upon thousands of boys and girls pledge their allegiance to me and my country. I have my own law-Public Law 829, "The Flag Code" - which definitely states my correct use and display for all occasions and situations. I have my special day, Flag Day. June 14 is set aside to honor my birth. Americans, I am the sacred emblem of
your country. I symbolize your birthright, your heritage of liberty purchased with blood and sorrow. I am your title deed of freedom, which is yours to enjoy and hold in trust for posterity. If you fail to keep this sacred trust inviolate, if I am nullified and destroyed, you and your children will become slaves to dictators and despots. Eternal vigilance is your price of freedom. As you see me silhouetted against the peaceful skies of my country, remind yourself that I am the flag of your country, that I stand for what you are - no more, no less. Guard me well, lest your freedom perish from the earth. Dedicate your lives to those principles for which I stand: "One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." I was created in freedom. I made my first appearance in a battle for human liberty. God grant that I may spend eternity in my "land of the free and the home of the brave" and that I shall ever be known as "Old Glory," the flag of the United States of America. NOTE: Healthy discovery update. In early January I resolved to retire at the weight I enlisted at. I began Jan. 3 at 222 pounds and this weekend I weighed in at 195. My target is 185 or lower, so I am well on my way to the goal. Many thanks to all who have supported me in this effort. If you want to lose weight yourself and would like me to share my plan with you, email me at robert.m.cummings@navy.mil.
Liberty Programs The Liberty program sponsors free or reduced-price events for Pax River active duty E1-E6. Liberty is a component of the Single Sailor Program. Civilian guests are not allowed to participate unless otherwise stated. For information, call 301-342-4208. Pax River's Liberty program's manager, Mindy Mackey, can be reached at 301-342-3565 or at mindy.mackey@navy.mil.
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Cornhole Feb. 27 All tournaments are free and begin at
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Game Night at 6 p.m. Come to the Liberty Center every Wednesday night to play board games, pool, ping pong, lawn games, video games, or card games. We play a different game every week.
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Pizza and Movie Night Pizza arrives at approximately 5:55 p.m.; movie starts shortly after. Barrack residents enjoy pizza, soft drinks and a movie. Majority vote decides the movie selection. Cost is FREE. This event is sponsored by Papa John's Pizza.*
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STARBASE 2.0 students design slot cars
Chef Doug Mackey wins Manager of the Year
U.S. Navy photo by Julie Guy
Mentor Chris Rogers helps teammates and sisters, Mykia and Mylika Hill, assemble pieces of their slot car in preparation for the Scalextric Challenge scheduled for May 2012. Students at Spring Ridge Middle School on 15 Feb. assembled chassis for Scalextric slot cars. Each team designed a generic car body which has been manufactured for them and will be attached to a team chassis for testing on the track, as well as virtual testing
on the computer. Once testing is complete, they will submit a redesigned car body based on the testing, which will be manufactured for each team member to keep. The redesigned car body will be the one that they race for the challenge. The complete challenge calls for a poster advertising their design, along with a PowerPoint presentation that includes their testing results and final design decisions.
U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger
Chef Doug Mackey of the River's Edge Catering and Conference Center recently received the 2011 Commander, Naval Installations Command Morale, Welfare and Recreation Manager of the Year Award for Naval District Washington for his efforts. Chef Doug is pictured with NAS Patuxent River Fleet and Family Programs Director Tami Tiell. In-Line Hockey Organizational Meeting: March 6, 1 p.m. at the Bowling Center Golf Organizational Meeting: March 21 at 1 p.m. at the Golf Course Club House Intramural programs are open to Active duty, reserve and retired military and Fitness and Sports members. Call 301-757-1194 for information.
Informal Lacrosse Club Meeting
March 7, 1 p.m. in the Drill Hall Bowling Center. All those interested in participating in pick-up games during lunch or after work are asked to attend. The Fitness and Sports office is trying to find out the level of interest. Call 301-301-757-1194 for information.
Military Saves Week is Feb. 19-26 Resume Writing
Feb. 23; 1 - 4 p.m. Learn trends and techniques for writing the best resume possible. Don’t get passed over because your resume lacks keywords or isn’t in the preferred format. Seating is limited.
Credit Management
Feb. 23; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. In this single session, we discuss the who, what, when, and how of personal credit rating and how to make intelligent use of that credit awareness as a consumer.
Paying for College
Feb. 24; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Have you filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid? Learn about other types of financial aid available to you and your children.
Arts and Crafts Spring Fling Registration
Crafters and Vendors interested in participating in NAS Patuxent River’s Spring Fling
Philadelphia Flower Show Trip Crafts Fair, to be held on April 28, may register at Customized Creations. The cost per space will be $60. Tables and chairs are available to rent. For information call Dhyana Mackenzie at 301-342-3569.
Bombers Varsity Softball Tryouts
Try out for the Bombers Varsity Softball Team March 5-15, 5 - 7 p.m. at Campos Field. All active duty, retired and reserve military, DoD civilians and members of the Fitness and Sports Program at the Drill Hall are eligible. Call 301-757-1194 for information.
Earth Day Poster Contest
March 1-3 Open to anyone ages 5-12. Submit poster to theYouth Center using no more than three colors on 8.5 x 11 paper or posterboard. The winner will become the t-shirt logo for the installation for Earth Day 2012. Submit to the Rassieur Youth Center by March 3. Call 301342-6297 for information.
Intramural Spring Sports
Softball Organizational Meeting: March 5, 1 p.m. at the Bowling Center
March 8 From towering waterfalls and waves of orchids, to glowing volcanoes and serene sunsets, the 2012 Flower Show is an immersion in the dramatic landscapes and tranquil spirit of Hawaii. Be carried away to a floral hula fest, romantic beach wedding, tropical ranch house, surfers' retreat, and a rocky garden of the gods.Tickets, available at the ITT office for $75, include transportation, admission tickets and your "welcome aboard" package of goodies.. Call 301-342-3648 for information.
St. Patrick's Day Dinner
March 14, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Be Irish for life, or just for dinner! Corned beef and cabbage, beer-battered cod, potato soup, shepherd's pie, Irish soda bread, salad bar and desserts. Members $13.95, nonmembers $16.95, children 6-11 $6.95, five and under $1. Reservations recommended at 301342-3656.
NRC Solomons Easter Eggstravaganza
March 24, 1 - 3 p.m. Come early for the egg hunt and then join the bubble making, arts and craft activities, picture time with Peter Rabbit, music
and dancing and more, for toddlers to 12 yrs old. First 100 children will be able to dye an egg and participate in the hunt. Bring a white t-shirt to make your own spring time tie-dye. First 100 IA's and their family members will be admitted free. Sponsored by Northrop Grumman and Lincoln Military Housing.* E1-E5 $4.50, all others $5. First 100 IA's and their family members will be admitted free. Sponsored by Northrop Grumman, Lincoln Military Housing, ITT Excelis.*
Something on a Stick Dinner
March 28, 5:30 - 7 p.m. We'll have chicken kebabs, shrimp skewers, jasmine rice, Asian beef sate, veggie kebabs, chocolate fondue, crab soups, salad bar, and more. Members $12.95, non-members $15.95, children 6-11 $6.95, five and under $1. For reservations call 301-342-3656.
Career Launch at the Rassieur Youth Center
March 28, 6 - 9 p.m. Learn about job hunting and interview strategies, and try a "how to dress and give a proper handshake" workshop. Attendance is mandatory to be in our summer work program. Summer Work Wise is for ages 15-18, Leadership in Training is for ages 13-14. For information call 301-342-1694.
The Patuxent River 10-Mile Relay Race
NEW DATE! March 30, 11:30 a.m. Run a 10-mile course along the beautiful Patuxent River waters. Teams will be of 2-5 runners; each runner will run 2-8 miles, depending on team size. Each team will designate a team captain. Awards will be given for each division (male, female, and co-ed) for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Cost is free; $10 for a t-shirt. At least 10 teams must register by March 18. Registration forms will be available in the Drill Hall. For information call Jillann Hamilton at 301-342-5449.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
From the Chaplain's Desk: It's lonely at the top By Lt. Kenneth Amador NAS Patuxent River Command Chaplain The Oval Office has to be the loneliest place in America. The only comfort the man has is that he is not unique. Every president who preceded him experienced similar struggles. A few years ago Dr. Daniel Boorstin, the Librarian of Congress, brought out a little blue box from a small closet that once held the library’s rarities. The label on the box read: CONTENTS OF THE PRESIDENT’S POCKETS ON THE NIGHT OF APRIL 14, 1865. Since that was the fateful night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, it was an interesting box, indeed. Boorstin then removed the items in the small container and displayed them. There were five things in this humble box: • A handkerchief, embroidered “A. Lincoln” • A country boy’s pen knife • A spectacles case repaired with string • A purse containing a $5 bill (Confederate money!)
• Some old and worn newspaper clippings “The clippings,” said Boorstin, “were concerned with the great deeds of Abraham Lincoln.” One of them actually reports a speech by John Bright, which says that Abraham Lincoln is “one of the greatest men of all times.” Today, that’s common knowledge, but in 1865 millions shared quite a contrary opinion. The President’s critics were fierce and many. His was a lonely agony that reflected the suffering and turmoil of his country ripped to shreds by hatred and a cruel, costly war. There is something touchingly pathetic in the idea of this great leader seeking solace and self-assurance
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from a few old newspaper clippings read by the flickering light of a candle, all alone in the Oval Office. Remember this: Loneliness stalks where the buck stops. In the final analysis, top leaders pay a high price for their position. It’s not that the leader is aloof and unaccountable, or purposely withdrawing or has something to hide; it’s just the nature of the role. In lonely solitude God delivers His best thoughts; the mind needs to be still and quiet to receive them. Much of the weight of the office simply cannot be borne by others. Those whom God appoints to places of leadership must learn to breathe comfortably in the thin air, and learn to rest in God’s love and support, where man’s opinion is overshadowed by a more important opinion: God’s. It is there, alone and apart, true leaders earn the right to be respected. Are you stressed by leadership responsibilities? Are you alone under the crushing load of accountability? I encourage you today to rest in God’s strength and His love.
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Mentoring Minute: Eight Mentoring Myths By Veronica Miskowski Naval Air Systems Command Mentoring-Externally Directed Team Myth: Mentoring is a one-way street. Truth: Both people can learn from each other’s insights and experiences. Myth: Mentoring relationships can only be face-to-face. Truth: Communicating can occur via email, phone call or video teleconference. Be creative! Myth: Mentoring is too time-consuming.
Truth: Estimate about one hour per month for discussions. Myth: Expectations are the same for everyone. Truth: The expectations for the mentoring relationship are as unique as the mentor and mentee. The important aspect is to communicate your expectations. Myth: Mentors must be older. Truth: Age is not a qualification or disqualification – choose based on your professional development needs. Myth: Developing a mentoring rela-
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British test pilot marks milestone in the Joint Combat Aircraft By Victor Chen Program Executive Office Joint Strike Fighter Public Affairs People on this side of the Atlantic Ocean tend to look twice when they see the “c” replacing the “s” in the British version of the word “defense.” Now, those on the other side of the Atlantic might look twice when they see the “C” entered into the Royal Air Force’s flight log. On Feb. 21, Royal Air Force (RAF) Squadron Leader Jim Schofield became the United Kingdom’s first military test pilot to fly the F-35C, the carrier variant of the Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft. “The F-35 has the best handling of any jet I’ve flown, which means it’s going to be easier to land on a ship than current aircraft, and pilots can devote all of their attention to the mission,” Schofield said. “Combined with the world’s best sensors, which allow the pilot to find and target anything that’s out there, and a stealthy signature, which means the enemy can’t do the same to you, this is exactly the aircraft the UK needs to provide the best protection for our soldiers, sailors and airmen for the next 35 years.”
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Royal Air Force test pilot Squadron Leader Jim Schofield after his first flight in the carrier variant of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter Feb. 21. Schofield is the first pilot from the United Kingdom to fly the F-35C. Schofield’s flight is the latest in a series of milestones for the UK’s Joint Combat Aircraft program, which included the first F-35C launch on the test electromagnetic aircraft launch system on Nov. 18, 2011, and the rollout of the first UK F-35 from the production line four days later. EMALS is the current launching system of record for the future HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier, currently under construction. “This is another major step forward for the UK’s Joint Com-
bat Aircraft program,” said Group Captain Harv Smyth, the UK’s JSF national deputy. “Squadron Leader Schofield is now test-flying both the [short takeoff and vertical landing] and carrier variants of the F-35, which affords the UK unprecedented early learning regarding this 5th-generation air system. This is a very exciting period for JCA, as not only are we now testing both the B and the C variants, but we look forward to taking delivery of our first production F-35 aircraft later
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Royal Air Force test pilot Squadron Leader Jim Schofield taxis F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft CF-2 after his first flight in the carrier variant Feb. 21. Schofield is the first pilot from the United Kingdom to fly the F-35C. this year.” As an international program, the F-35 has eight cooperative partners working with the United States; the United Kingdom was the first country to join the program in January 2001. According to the RAF’s website, the F-35 employed as the Joint Combat Aircraft in UK forces will offer many advantages over legacy platforms: low observability, supersonic flight, improved survivability, internal and external weapons carriage, in-
creased range and easier supply and maintenance. The F-35C carrier variant of JSF is distinct from the F-35A and F-35B variants, with its larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear to withstand catapult launches and deck landing impacts associated with the demanding aircraft carrier environment. The F-35C is undergoing test and evaluation at Naval Air Station Patuxent River prior to delivery to the fleet and international partners.
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Suicide prevention is everyone's responsibility By Aviation Power Plants Mechanic Senior Chief Petty Officer (AW) Angelo Laberinto DECKPLATE Technical Directive Reporting System Manager Over the last 11 years, the Navy has lost an average of four Sailors each month to suicide. Last year, we lost 51; in January 2012 alone, we lost six more Shipmates. Suicide prevention is everyone’s responsibility. Every service member must: • Learn and practice skills for maintaining a healthy lifestyle that promotes psychological health, physical readiness, and positive stress control • Provide assistance and immediately notify the chain of command if a Shipmate is observed to be experiencing distress or difficulty in addressing problems or exhibiting behavior consistent with suicidal ideation • Seek assistance through the chain of command for support resources when experiencing distress or difficulty in addressing problems • Participate in suicide prevention training on an annual basis as a minimum. We need to keep our heads on a swivel, know the people around us at work or at home, and remember to Ask, Care, and Treat when we see somebody in distress. ACT is not just an acronym: we each must act immediately and become the first responder. Take advantage of these community and chain of command resources for Sui-
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NAVAIR earns top aviation safety awards By Andrea Watters NAVAIR Corporate Communication
Lifering on concrete
cide Prevention: Emergency 911 NAS Command Duty Office 301-342-1095 NAS Base Chaplain 303-3423811 Behavioral Health Clinic 301-342-7628 Fleet and Family Support Center 301-342-4911 Walden-Sierra Crisis Hotline 301-863-6661 St Mary’s Hospital Emergency Services 301475-6110 Calvert Memorial Hospital Emergency Services 410-535-8345 National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) www.hopeline.com / www.afsp.org Military One Source 1-800-464-8107 www.militaryonesource.mil Navy Suicide Awareness www.suicide.navy.mil Confidential lifeline text-messaging now available 24/7 by texting 838255.
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NAVAIR earned two of the Navy’s top aviation safety awards for 2011, the Naval Safety Center announced Feb. 1. The Naval Aviation Readiness Through Safety Award and the Adm. James S. Russell Naval Aviation Flight Safety Award recognize the aircraft controlling custodian that has contributed the most toward readiness and economy of operations through safety. The Russell award is presented by the Order of Daedalians, a fraternal organization of military pilots promoting leadership in air and space power. “This achievement is particularly impressive when you look at the high risk operations of flight test and evaluation conducted by NAVAIR, and the number of aircraft type, model and series we fly,” saidVice Adm. David Architzel, NAVAIR commander. To be selected for the award, the command must show continuous improvement in aviation safety for the previous year and have the best aviation safety record regarding Class A and Class B flight or flight-related mishaps. NAVAIR, responsible for the flight operations of Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft and Weapons Divisions, NAVAIR’s Fleet Readiness Centers and several aviation units including the Naval Research Laboratory’s Scientific Development Squadron (VXS)1 at Patuxent River, flew more than 30,500 hours without a chargeable Class A or B aviation flight or flight-related mishap during calendar year 2011. A Class A mishap results when the total
cost of damages to the government and other property is $2 million or more; when a DoD aircraft is destroyed or when an injury or occupational illness results in a fatality or permanent total disability. A mishap is categorized as Class B when the total cost of damages to the government and other property is $500,000 or more, but less than $2 million; when an injury or occupational illness results in permanent partial disability or when three or more personnel are hospitalized for inpatient care as a result of a single mishap. “The consistent implementation of Operational Risk Management, sound maintenance practices and superb leadership and teamwork across NAVAIR enabled the command to earn these awards,” said Cmdr. Lance Collier, NAVAIR’s aviation safety officer. One tool NAVAIR employs to reduce risk is flight simulator testing. “Simulator testing allows the test teams to explore aircraft and system responses under various circumstances, helping reduce risks.” Collier said. “A lot of risk still remains during flight tests and requires continuous efforts by every member on the team.” At NAVAIR, systematic ORM is applied to the aircraft and systems before and after every flight, he said. “Flight test plans are rigorously analyzed by all test team members who identify and assess hazards and determine how to mitigate those hazards by implementing controls,” Collier said. “The plan is then submitted to an
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Ramirez reenlists
Summary of Mishaps By Derek Nelson Head, Media Division Communications and Marketing Department Naval Safety Center Norfolk VA
US Navy photo by Gary Younger
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Aircraft Handler Petty Officer 1st Class Mariel B. Ramirez reenlists for six years in a ceremony held Feb. 1. Send your reenlistment, promotion, and other important photos to testernews@dcmilitary.com. We’d love to share your special events with Tester readers.
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Welcome to the latest edition of the Summary of Mishaps, whose soundtrack could be entirely composed of the exclamation "Oops!," one-syllable expletives and sirens. Here's how not to do a pre-op, in two easy lessons, as demonstrated by an aircrew survival equipmentman second class in San Diego: First, pick up the heat sealer you are going to preop and discover that it isn't plugged in. Second, plug it in with the on/off switch in the "on" position. Voila! an electric arc at the outlet, a shock for you, black residue on your hand, a trip to medical, a damaged cord and plug, and one heat sealer "removed from service." You don't have to worry about that one anymore. On the down side, when you get back to work, you have to get another heat sealer and do a preop on that one. A lance corporal was at home, in bed, asleep, which seems hunky-dory except for the fact that he was
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Staying Navy and heading to sea duty
MISHAPS Continued from 10 sleeping with a .40-cal. pistol under his pillow. To make matters even more iffy, it was loaded. Not sure what sort of dreams he was having, but one of them eventually featured a loud "Ker-blammo!" and a searing pain in the palm of his hand. I can't think of anything more uncomfortable than a loaded weapon under my pillow, but maybe I'm just not security-conscious enough. Even if I did have one, I'd wake up every 15 minutes to make sure that safety was on. I've seen the following sort of thing in Web Enabled Safety System reports numerous times. Here's the quote, this time describing a federal civilian in Florida: "..suffered a permanent threshold shift with no known causal events occurring." A permanent threshold shift, in case you're wondering, means that you are saying "Excuse me?" a lot and turning up the volume on the teevee. So, no known causes? Really? Did anyone actually try to find out? I mean, something caused it, didn't it? And if so, weren't some supervisors dropping the ball, and wasn't someone failing to wear their hearing protection? And if not, what was it? Old age? Natural causes? Does the government still have to pay worker's comp? Just curious. The following caught my eye as I scrolled through the usual spate of WESS reports: an E-4 in Virginia reported that she had been "shocked" by an aloe vera plant. Turned out the plant was touching some exposed wires on a neon sign. She reported to a medical center for an EKG, which revealed no problems. I know plants can make you itch or stick you with a thorn, but I never considered that they could give you a jolt, like an electric eel. Scary. Come to think about it, one of the philodendrons in my office has been giving me the stink eye. I think I forgot to water it last week. I better be careful. Until we meet again, do me a favor next time you and a buddy plan something foolhardy. Remind yourselves that, if you have enough fool, it won't matter how hardy you are.
US Navy photo by Chris Basham
Yeoman Petty Officer 2nd Class Jade J. Wheeler reenlists on Feb. 9 for two years at a ceremony held in a conference room in Building 409, where she works in the Administration office. Wheeler will leave Pax River on Feb. 29 for Naval Station Norfolk, Va., where she will serve a tour aboard the USS Leyte Gulf. Administering the oath of reenlistment is Craig Buist, NAS Patuxent River installation program director for Training and Readiness, left, while NAS Patuxent River Command Chief Navy Counselor David J.C. Waters looks on. Send photos of your reenlistment, retirement, promotion, or other important event to testernews@dcmilitary.com. We’d love to share them with Tester readers.
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"Ask the Lawyer:" Be careful when telling wrongdoers what to do By Mathew B. Tully Q. Someone I know on base has done something stupid and probably illegal.Is there any harm in telling her to speak to no one about it? A. Trying to contain a problem, particularly if it’s of a criminal nature, is like holding a firecracker in your hand: the tighter you hold it, the more damage it does when it explodes. You can get into serious trouble if you make threats to someone so he or she will act in a way against his or her will. You can also land in hot water by failing to report what you know about a military offense. Be very careful about what you tell other people to do if you have “dirt” on them. Maybe you know they stole something, or engaged in an inappropriate relationship with someone. Maybe that someone was you. If you stand to gain anything of value or any advantage, acquaintance or immunity by threatening someone with the intent of getting him or her to act in a certain way, you could be committing extortion in violation of Article 127 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The Manual for Courts-Martial clarifies that “An intent to make a person do an act against that person’s will is not, by itself, sufficient to constitute
extortion.” Thus, urging someone to do something that he or she does not want to do may not cross the line, so long as you do not stand to benefit from such activity or inactivity. But be careful. The military judicial system broadly interprets the concepts of “value” and “advantage.” For example, in the 2009 case of United States v. Brown, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces noted that that these concepts even include sexual favors. The case involved an Army sergeant who threatened a fe-
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male private first class that he would show to others a sex tape featuring the two of them and another woman unless the private continued to have sex with him. CAAF found the sergeant’s advantage from this threat being the promise of continued sexual relations with the private who wanted to end the relationship. Secondly, sailors put themselves at risk of criminal prosecution by failing to report an offense. Article 1137 of the U.S. Navy Regulation requires Navy personnel to immediately report to a superior authority any UCMJ offenses they observe. By not reporting such offenses, a Sailor could be charged with failure to obey a lawful general order or regulation in violation of Article 92. Service members accused of extortion should immediately contact a military law attorney. Depending on the circumstances an attorney could challenge claims that a threat was communicated or that the accused stood to gain anything of value or any advantage by trying to make someone act in a certain way. Mathew B. Tully is an Iraq War veteran and founding partner of the law firm Tully Rinckey PLLC. E-mail questions to askthelawyer@fedattorn ey.com. The information in this column is not intended as legal advice.
SCHEDULE Continued from 1 Aquatics Fitness, Fitness Conditioning – Drill Hall, Auto Skills Program, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Bowling, 1 p.m. to 12 a.m.; River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center, 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Golf Program, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Center Stage theater, 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. movie showings; NRC Solomons (check-in), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Navy Exchange and Mini Mart, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Subway, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; McDonald’s, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Commissary, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
MORLEY Continued from 2 torn down and rebuilt so as to last 8,000 miles or longer, with the expectation that those programmatic life spans will continue to increase; several foreign military customers are extending the product life of their F/A-18s even farther. With a maturing program, those highmileage aircraft continue to show their age and wear, sometimes in unexpected ways. Still, Morley said, the minds behind each development are still actively involved in improving, extending, and updating the aircraft as needed. That collective knowledge base helps to drive down costs in both dollar expenditures and time. “We’re good stewards of U.S. treasure. We work in a world of big numbers, where $30 million is just ‘budget dust,’ but it’s important that we remember the perspectives of others.”
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SMCM Board of Trustees meets
The St. Mary's College of Maryland Board of Trustees quarterly meeting will take place in Glendening Annex on the campus on Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. Open to the public. On Feb. 24, the Board committees will meet. See committee day schedule at http://www.smcm.edu/b oard/calendar.html.
100,000 Jobs Mission hiring event
Naval District Washington Family Support Programs is hosting a 100,000 Jobs Mission Hiring event for veterans, transitioning military service members, wounded warriors and military spouses on Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at NSA Bethesda. Meet with companies including 7-Eleven, ACADEMI, Alorica, AT&T, Avis Budget Group, Cisco, JPMorgan Chase, Lockheed Martin, ManTech International Corporation, Tyco International, and others. Syracuse University will discuss their tuitionfree, online technology certification programs for veterans. Must pre-register to attend at http://100000jobsmission.com/. For information and a copy of the flyer visit NDW's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/even ts/316193671759856/
Discount for the 37th Marine Corps Marathon
Beginning at noon on Feb. 23, all active duty and reserve military members can receive a 15 percent savings for the 37th Marine Corps Marathon to be held Oct. 28. Service members can register online during an exclusive two-week period through March 6, before the MCM opens to public registration on March 7.
Tuskegee Airman
On Feb. 27, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., at the River's Edge Conference Center, NAVAIR will host Col. Charles McGee (Ret.), one of the famed 332nd "Tuskegee Airmen," known as the "Red Tails." Col. McGee holds the record for the highest total of fighter combat missions of any pilot in U.S. Air Force history, having seen combat inWorldWar II, Korea, andVietnam.
Donate your leave
The Voluntary Leave Transfer Program recipient list can be viewed at https://webadmin.navair.navy.mil/wsadmin/leavedonor/in dex.cfm.
Job Satisfaction Workshop
The NAWCAD Equal Employment Opportunity Office is hosting a seminar on how to effectively and productively face chal-
Tester lenges in the workplace. The seminar will feature discussions on tools and techniques to increase job satisfaction, maintain or increase morale and balance work and life responsibilities. To register, call Kathy Finkbeiner or David Shaw at 301-995-4328. For special accommodations, requests may be made when registering. For sign language interpreting services call Interpreting Services at 301-342-6670 or email interpretingservices@navy.mil.
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The Mission Continues seeks vets
The Mission Continues is seeking post9/11 veterans to apply for its Fellowship Program. Mission Continues Fellows serve for 20 hours per week for six months at a local nonprofit organization addressing key educational, environmental or social issues. Each Fellow works to achieve one of three outcomes at the conclusion of the fellowship: full-time employment, pursuit of higher education or a permanent role of service. To apply for the Fellowship Program, visit www.missioncontinues.org. Apply by March 1. For more information, contact 314-306-8945.
Tired of AtHoc pop-ups?
Personnel who have not yet signed up for the AtHoc early warning system receive an alert each morning and evening from Chief Wolfe, encouraging them to sign up. If you are receiving those alerts, there is one way to make them stop: sign on for weather and other emergency information through the AtHoc system. When the pop-up prompts you to Acknowledge and Show More Information, click on it and follow the link for a quick, step-by-step process to get emergency warnings through your email or phone.
Iraq Aviation and Defense Summit
Participate in the 6th Iraq Aviation and Defense Summit on March 1-2 at Sheraton Premier at Tysons Corner in Vienna, Va. Network and have direct access to senior ranking military officers from Iraq’s Ministry of Defense, Iraqi law enforcement agencies and government’s decision makers. This summit is the only event where you can network with Iraqi officers and security ministries who are making headway on strengthening security & stability and enhancing capabilities to deter all threats against Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. One-on-one meetings with top Iraqi officials and decision makers are available on first-come, first-served basis.
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Girl Scout workshop
Girl Scout Troop 1276 is working on their Silver Award. To earn it they are holding an “In the Bay” workshop 10 a.m. noon and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the VFW in California, Md. Come learn about the bay and the creatures that live in it.
7th District Optimist Club Dinner
Come to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Hall (28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville) 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Feb. 26. The cost is $25 for all-you-can-eat fried oysters, steamed shrimp, stuffed ham, fried chicken and vegetables. $8 for children 6 through12, and children 5 and under are free. Carry-out dinners are $23. All proceeds benefit youth programs throughout Southern Maryland.
Four Countries in Four Weeks
The annual international film festival presents free films shown at 7 p.m., in the SMHEC Center Hall: Feb. 22, featuring Japan; Feb. 29, featuring Austria; March 7
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CSM's Theatre Company Presents "Fences"
Performances are Feb. 23-25 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors, military members with ID and youth in high school or younger. Seating is limited; reserve early for best seating. For information contact bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-9347828, or www.csmd.edu/arts. The Fine Arts Center is accessible to patrons with disabilities. Audio description for the visually impaired and sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired are available with a minimum two-week advanced notice. For these services contact the Box Office.
Little Minnows
What’s for Lunch? On Feb. 23, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Children ages 3 – 5 years are invited to learn about the food chain. $4 members, $5 non-members. Preregistration suggested. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41. For information visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com
Read Across America
Carver Elementary will celebrate "Read Across America Week," Feb. 27 through March 2. To read to a classroom at Carver, and then let the students ask you questions, contact Lisa McCoy, Parent Liaison at Carver Elementary - 301-863-4076 ext. 1030 or by email at lrmccoy@smcps.org. Banneker Elementary invites local heroes/veterans to be guest readers on March 2. Read with a class and tell how reading may have helped you through a deployment. We welcome opportunities to show our support for our local military community and work together. Call Jennifer Campbell, Media Asst. 301-475-0260 ext 112.
Civil Rights Panel
The Maryland Historical Society will explore the Paul Henderson Photograph Collection (ca. 1930-1960) and the McKeldinJackson Oral History Project (1969-1977) in a Black History Month event on Feb. 23 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.There will be a panel discussion and accompanying exhibition.The panelists will discuss their personal affiliations and expertise with the civil rights struggle in Maryland in relation to the collections. The event is free and open to the public. Parking is free. For information contact Jennifer Fer-
retti, 410-685-3750; jferretti@mdhs.org.
Black History Month @ Calvert Library
Master storyteller Baba Jamal Koram presents the history, humor, music and lore of African and African-American cultures. Koramblendscontemporaryandtraditional storytelling techniques with drumming, call and response, wit and wisdom. Recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award, Baba Jamal hasbeenfeaturedattheNationalStorytelling Festival, Kennedy Center, Smithsonian museums, National Black Storytelling Festival andregionalfestivals.6:30p.m. atCalvertLibrary Prince Frederick, Feb. 23. For all ages. For information visit calvert.lib.md.us or call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Jazz Concert
The St. Mary’s College of Maryland Jazz Band and Combo present a salute to the Golden Era of the Big Band on Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. in Montgomery Hall, Room 25. The concert, titled “ThankYou, Uncle Ted,” will feature the music of Duke Ellington. The concert will also feature the vocal skills of Camilla Rangel with the big band and Leah Klump with the combo.
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NAVAIR Continued from 9 executive review board for approval. After the test, the controls and processes implemented are evaluated to determine their success in reducing the hazards.” By empowering every member of the team, NAVAIR focuses on creating a positive safety culture, he said.“If one team member says‘stop,’ the evolution is halted until their concern has been evaluated, and either mitigated, reduced or a decision has been made to accept the risk,” Collier said.The benefits to the fleet are constantly weighed against the risk. “The bottom line is that everything we do at NAVAIR is tied to the products
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Boatswain’s Mate Petty Officer 2nd Class Mintrell D. Speight, right, reenlists for three more years in the Navy on Feb. 15. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Alicia Lawrence, left, officiated at the ceremony, held at the NAS Patuxent River Boathouse. Send your reenlistment, promotion, retirement and other important photos to testernews@dcmilitary.com. We’d love to share them with Tester readers.
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andsupportwedelivertoourSailorsand Marines; and we want to provide them with the safest, most reliable and effective equipment possible,” Collier said. NAVAIR’s mission is to provide our fleet Sailors and Marines with the aircraft, weapons and systems, with proven capability and reliability so they succeed in every mission and return safely home. “I am proud that we are accomplishing our mission while leading the Navy in aviation safety,” Architzel said. “We could not have achieved this recognition without the commitment of our test wings, aviation commands, FRCs, program offices, test engineers, support staff and industry partners, all of whom directly and indirectly support our naval aviation safety program at NAVAIR.” Truth: The mentee must have specific objectives and seek out a mentor they will respect and trust to help them achieve their professional goals. Take a minute to consider the professional benefits of mentoring. To learn more about NAVAIR'S Mentoring Program, visit https://mentoring.navair.navy.mil or contact Donna Belcher (NAVAIR’S Mentoring Program Manager) at 301342-5096. If you have a personal mentoring success story to share, contact Veronica Miskowski at 301-757-8391 or Lonnie Snead at 301-757-8252. We’d love to hear from you.
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New Maryland tax credit helps businesses that hire veterans Submitted by the offices of Sens. Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin This week, U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Ben Cardin (both DMd.) announced important information for Maryland businesses looking to take advantage of the expanded Work Opportunity Tax Credit, now available to businesses and certain tax-exempt organizations that hire eligible unemployed veterans. The tax credit is included
in the bipartisan VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, and provides veterans with job training and education while encouraging businesses to hire disabled and unemployed veterans. The legislation comes as the national unemployment rate for Iraq and Afghanistan remains disproportionately high. “Our men and women in uniform who have fought for our freedom shouldn't have to fight for a job when they get home,” Senator Mikulski said. “We have a sacred trust with those who have risked
their lives so that we may live in freedom. Part of that sacred trust is making sure we provide them with the opportunity to lead successful lives. This tax credit supports veterans looking for jobs to support their families while benefiting the businesses that hire them.” “Unemployment among our veterans is higher than the national average and that’s just wrong,” said Senator Cardin. “This law will encourage employers to hire veterans, including those with service-related disabilities, and provide a greater
opportunity for members of the military to transition from military to civilian life. This incentive to businesses to hire veterans is the right thing to do because it will help ensure that veterans find the jobs they need to support their families.” The credit can be as high as $9,600 per veteran for for-profit employers or up to $6,240 for tax-exempt organizations. Employers who hire veterans with service-related disabilities may be eligible for the maximum credit.The law allows employers one tax credit per eligible
veteran hired. Other factors that affect the amount of the credit include the length of the veteran’s unemployment before hire, hours worked, and the amount of wages paid. The IRS has recently released the guidance and forms employers can use to claim the newly expanded tax credit for hiring veterans. For details, forms and filing deadlines, visit: http://www.irs.gov/businesses /small/article/0,,id=253949,00.html
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Intramural Bowling League Big Ten 60-16 WSI 49.5-26.5 Hot Sauce 48-28 Retired 45-31 Hand ‘em High 44-32 High-n-Low 36.5-39.5 Goat Locker 32-44 Spare Time 32-44 Spare Time 32-44 Rollin’ Thunder 30.5-45.5 WAFWOTS 25.5-46.5 Down Unders 26.5-49.5 Lucky Strikes 21.5-54.5
Intramural Volleyball League Monday/Wednesday Division Shaw Road Redemption 16-5 VX-23 10-8 Notorious D.I.G. 7-11 Grateful Digs 6-15
Tuesday/Thursday Division Servin’ It Up 17-1 STK 11-10 Brew Crew 9-9 Full Throttle 10-11 Set Blast Deflectors 1-17
Intramural Racquetball League In Passing Team #2 Team #3 Team #4 Team #5
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