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VOLUME 69, NUMBER 43

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND

October 25, 2012

Happy Halloween

See Halloween Things To Do and Safety Tips on page 2.

Pumpkin carving by Rob Hempel

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Discovering a forgotten grave; retelling an old story

By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer It happened a couple weeks before Halloween, back in the mid '90s, just as construction was beginning on building 2243, the Combined Fuel Flow Lab. “We received a call from Public Works construction management that a back hoe operator at the site had found unusual materials while digging,” said Kyle Rambo, conservation director for NAS Patuxent River.

The unusual materials turned out to be the metal side rails from a wooden coffin.

“We consulted with the Maryland HistoricalTrust,” Rambo explained, “and archival research indicated that the Cedar Point Methodist Church cemetery had once been located in that area, but records showed 100 bodies were exhumed in 1942 when the Navy acquired the property and were relocated to the Ebenezer Cemetery on Chancellors Run Road; so digging continued.”

The next items discovered were the foot and head stones of a grave marker, bearing the name Mary G. Story.

“Thatwasn’tunexpectedeither,”Rambosaid.“Itcould’vebeen possible that during the exhumation, some things were missed and not taken along to the new site; so digging continued.”

But the next discovery—a decaying leather shoe with foot bones still inside—brought digging to a standstill.

“It turns out that was all we found of Mary Story,” Rambo said. “But small quantities of the human remains from four other graves were also found. At that point, we began some research.”

Church officials were contacted regarding the grave marker found for Story but, inexplicably, they had no record of her ever being buried at Cedar Point Cemetery.

Rambo explained that the foot bone was believed to have belonged to Story because of where it was discovered, along with the coffin hardware, between her headstone and footstone.

“I believe over the years that someone dug up most of Mary and moved her somewhere; perhaps to a family plot,” Rambo said. “If there was more of her there, we surely would have found it.”

All of the remains unearthed at the site were taken to the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory at the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in Calvert County.

“These were human remains and had to be dealt with in a dignified manner,” Rambo said.

Further research on Story showed she lived for several years at Susquehanna Farm, located near what is now the Fishing Point Recreational Area.

“We decided to erect her headstone at the Susquehanna site where we knew she had once lived,” Rambo said.

The headstone had been found in two pieces and a local stone mason, Raymond Canetti, offered to set it in place. Story’s grave marker was erected once again in her memory and now stands against a peaceful wooded backdrop not far from the entrance to Fishing Point, and close to the area she once called home.

The wife of James P. Story, Mary was born on Jan. 1, 1856 and died Jan. 11, 1899, at age 43. Her headstone reads,“She was a tender mother here; And in her life the Lord did fear;We trust our loss shall be her gain; And that with Christ she’s gone to reign.”

'Don't drive like the devil' this Halloween

By George E. Revoir NAS Patuxent River Safety Office Drivers with a "devil-may-care attitude" on Halloween should consider this chilling fact: Four times as many children ages 5 to 14 are killed while walking on Halloween night compared with other evenings in the year, according to the National Safety Council. Many of those deaths are from pedestrian versus automobile accidents.

Hinged on this statistic, this year's NAS Patuxent River Safety Office Halloween Safety slogan is: "Don't drive like the devil."

"Remember, pedestrians always think they are more visible to drivers at night than they really are," said Beverly Jeffas, NAS Patuxent River Traffic safety manager. "Reduce speed and make sure windshields, headlights and mirrors are clean. Drivers who have difficulty seeing at night should avoid driving on Halloween."

Other Halloween driving safety tips include: - Drive slowly in residential areas.

- Watch for children in dark clothing walking down the road, on the shoulder of the road or on the median.

- Exit driveways and alleyways carefully, and watch for children darting between homes.

- Watch out for children darting out from behind and between parked cars.

- Have children get out of the car on the curbside away from traffic, not on the traffic side.

Parents can make driving easier for motorists by making sure their goblins and ghosts can see and be seen on Halloween night.

"Children need to be able to see clearly out of their costumes and be seen in their costumes," Jeffas said. "There are two areas of concern."

Find out more on costume safety and trick-or-treating tips in the, "Don't get tricked for the treats," article.

Homeowners and can also help ensure there are no tricks around their property by filling any holes in the yard, repairing steps and loose railings, and putting away equipment or other objects laying around the yard that might trip a child. Porch or yard lights should also be turned on.

Taking these extra safety precautions can help make Halloween 2012 a treat for all.

Halloween fun

and interact with the children. Menu: scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, breakfast potatoes, pancakes, fresh fruit, breakfast breads, beverages. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 9 and younger. Tickets are nonrefundable.

On base:

Base Chapel Fall Festival

Pumpkin Carnival at the Rassieur Youth Center

Friday, 4-6 p.m.

Enjoy carnival games, hayrides, pumpkin painting, moon bounce, trick-or-treating, a free bag of popcorn or cotton candy and more. Cost is $3 per person. Children ages 2 and younger and adults ages 65 and older are free. Open to anyone with base access.

Spooktacular at NRC Solomons

Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

Come dressed in your costume and join the fun at the Large Pavilion.There are kid's and pet costume contests, arts and crafts, hayrides. There are prizes for everyone and fun for the entire family. Cost is $4.50 per person for E1-E5 military and $5 for all others. Open to active-duty and retired military, Reservists and DOD civilians, and their guests.

Not So Scary Disney Breakfast

Saturday, first seating at 9 a.m. second at 9:30 a.m.

River's Edge Catering and Conference Center Enjoy breakfast while Disney characters visit your table

Wednesday, 5-7:30 p.m.

Religious Program Center, building 401 All children and parents are invited in this safe environment for fun and candy. For more information, contact Religious Programs Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Harrald at 301-342-3811.

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

The headstone of Mary G. Story, uncovered in the 1990s during the construction of the Combined Fuel Flow Lab, was relocated to Fishing Point Recreational Area, the original site of her former home at Susquehanna Farm.

Foil the tricks from the treats Commentary by George E. Revoir NAS Patuxent River Safety Department Halloween is a time for children, and adults who are "kids at heart," to dress up in costumes for treats and fun. But, while it's important to beware of the ghosts and goblins during this spooky time, it's more important to be wary of the hazards that they can face.

The excitement of trick or treating can cause children to become careless and parents need to be especially careful. Children can fall, be hit by cars, burn or cut themselves, or even find deadly "tricks" in

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Trick or trick on the Square

Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Leonardtown A fun-filled Fall festival for the whole family for $8. Make life-size scarecrows, trick-or-treat around the square, or watch the pet costume contest. For more information, call 301-475-9791 or 301-997-1644.

Calvert County: Halloween open mic night

St. Mary's County:

Today, 7-8:30 p.m., Calvert library, Prince Frederick Poets, musicians, comedians, dancers, ghosts and goblins canregisterfor5-10minutesonthemic.Costumesareencouraged. Register by calling 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Ghosts of Sotterley Plantation 2012

Halloween in the Garden

Today, Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.

This spooky outdoor walking tour starts at 7 p.m. and runs every 10 minutes. Event may not be suitable for young children. Tickets are $15 per person. Advanced reservation is required and can be made at www.Sotterley.org or call 301373-2280.

Hauntingly Happy Halloween

Saturday, 10 a.m., Charlotte Hall Library Children ages 5 and under can enjoy not-so-scary stories, activities and trick-or-treat through the library. Free event.

Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center Bring the kids in their costumes for this Halloween tradition that offers children, and adults, a no-scare, daytime trick-or-treating parade. Cost is $1 per guest. Parking is free.

Going out to trick-or-treat?

Remember the curfew hours for both on and off base: * 8 p.m. for children ages 9-12; 10 p.m. for youths ages 1316 ; Midnight for youths age 17.

Curfew does not apply to youths accompanied by an adult.

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Dunaway touts NAVAIR energy strategy at forum

By Andrea Watters Naval Air Systems Command Corporate Communication Naval Air Systems Command is taking an evolutionary approach toward engine design to reduce fuel consumption, NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm. David Dunaway said at the Naval Energy Forum on Oct. 17 in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Navy's Energy and Environmental Readiness Division, this year's forum highlighted the use of energy to improve combat capability and focused on the progress achieved while working toward Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus' energy goals.

Dunaway introduced NAVAIR's Energy Strategy, which is built on partnerships and collaboration in acquisition policy, mission capabilities, and facilities and infrastructure. He also shared his focus on policy, technology and changing both the operational and workforce culture "to make energy a force enabler."

From an operational perspective, the Navy recognizes energy as a vulnerability, Dunaway said. "With aviation accounting for nearly 40 percent of all energy used by the Navy, NAVAIR is focused on the affordability of our warfighting machine."

"Energy is one of the areas where I think the use of less is more," he said.

"Our long-term view incorporates the variable cycle advanced technology, or VCAT, engine for future tactical aircraft," Dunaway said. "With this two-mode engine, we may enjoy 20-25 percent reduction in fuel burn, but it's not something we're going to produce tomorrow."

NAVAIR is partnering with the Office of Naval Research, DoN's Task Force Energy and the Naval Aviation Enterprise to identify and mature variable/adaptive cycle turbine engine technologies for future carrier-based

Funded by the Navy's Task Force Energy, the F135 Engine Fuel Burn Reduction Demonstration builds on a 2011 study “With aviation that identified at least four potential ways accounting for nearly to reduce fuel consumption for the F-35, said Jennings Bryant, NAVAIR's lead 40 percent of all energy Propulsion and Power engineer on the project. used by the Navy, NAVAIR The FBR program leverages ongoing technology development efforts sponis focused on the affordability sored by ONR, the Air Force Research Laboratory and internal Pratt & Whitney adof our warfighting machine.” vanced concepts, and is another in — Vice Adm. David Dunaway NAVAIR's energy portfolio aimed at enNaval Air Systems Command hancing warfighter capability through increased efficiency. commander Additionally, NAVAIR is collaborating with the fleet and NAE on an Aircraft Energy Conservation Program that will identify, validate and create incentives for energy conservation practices within the tactical aircraft and intelligence, surveillance and re- naval aviation community. The goal is to reduce naval connaissance platforms, according to an ONR release. aviation operational fuel consumption by 4 percent by Similar to changing gears in a car, changing an air- 2020 without impacting the mission. craft engine's bypass ratio allows the engine to be op"If we get these efficiencies in these airplanes, we're timized for high thrust when needed for takeoff, while going to have to change the way we think as operators maintaining the efficiency of a high bypass engine in and use [energy efficiency] as a tool when we plan our cruise conditions. Commercial airlines currently use missions," Dunaway said. high bypass engines.

In the short term, Dunaway noted NAVAIR's use of In the mid-term, NAVAIR is taking a more conven- more simulator training for P-8A pilots and the Mational approach to engine fuel efficiency with the Oct. rine's K-MAX unmanned cargo helicopter that reduces 19 award of an $82 million contract to Pratt & Whitney the number of convoys, associated fuel consumption to show an estimated 5 percent reduction in fuel burn and risk needed to resupply forward operating bases.

"What it comes down to is you've got to have the in an F135 demonstration engine. The F135 is the enpolicies and the technology in place, and you're going gine in the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.

"The F-35 is going to be around for a long time, and to have to change the culture of the people conducting everything we can get out of that engine is going to help our business," Dunaway said. "Otherwise, you're not going to enjoy the benefits of the technology." us," Dunaway said.

News briefs On base: CFC begins today featuring Employee Express

Today, 9 a.m., Frank Knox Building room 120 A new "Employee Express" feature allows employees to make donations online without having to use forms or visiting a personnel or payroll office. It is not mandatory for CFC pledges. More information on Employee Express will be given during the CFC kick off and will be available on the St. Mary's County CFC website, www.StMarysCountyCFC.org.

For more information, contact Doreen Talbott at Doreen.Talbott@navy.mil or 301-995-3810.

Clinic and Pharmacy hours change

Starting Monday, the Clinic and Pharmacy hours are: Clinic open from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.Wednesdays; and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays; Pharmacy open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For more information, contact Nicole Quinn at 301-995-4980.

New legal assistance hours

The legal office is open from 8-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and closed on Fridays.The legal office is located in building 409 on the second floor. While there is not a permanent JAG on station, appointments are available via phone.

For more information or legal assistance, contact Legalman 1st Class Tanika McFadden at 301-342-1934/7510. The Naval District Washington and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling offices are available for face-to-face support. For more information, call NDW at 202-685-5569 or JBAB at 202-767-7588/7599.

Navy League Annual Wine and Cheese Social

Register by Friday; social, Nov. 4, 2-5 p.m.

Mattapany Quarters A Anyone with base access is invited to this annual event.

Cost is $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Dress is coat and tie. For more information, contact John Petz at 301-

904-4567.

Open Season Health Benefits Fair

Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., building 1489 lobby Representatives from several benefits carriers will answer questions prior to the Health Benefits Open Season, which runs Nov. 12 through Dec. 10. For more information, contact Cristina Rodriguez at Cristina.Rodriguez@navy.mil or 301-342-4032.

Building 409 parking lot closed

Nov. 5-12 Due to a repaving project, the parking lot between buildings 409 and 2184, corner of Tate and Cedar Point roads, will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians.

Holiday Safety Standdown

Nov. 6 and 7, 8-11 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Center Stage Theater An American Sign Language Interpreter is at the Nov. 7 morning session. Event is mandatory for all Naval District Washington personnel. All base personnel are highly encouraged to attend. Featuring: Holiday fire safety, winter driving and car preparation, using the Travel Risk Planning System, driving while intoxicated and driving under the influence, distracted driving, financial planning, and stress and suicide awareness.

Pax River Navy Flying Club

The Pax River Navy Flying Club offers Private Pilot Ground School. Training meets DOD Continuous Learning credit requirements. Register at the Flying Club or contact Al Piranian at 301-342-8555.

ID/CAC card appointment

Save time by making an appointment for ID card services and DEERS updates at https://rapids-appointments.dmdc .osd.mil. Separate appointments should be made for each person receiving an ID/CAC Card. A five-minute grace period for

appointments is in place. If more than five minutes late, customerwillbeservicedasawalk-in. Ifunabletokeepanappointment, cancel the appointment as early as possible.

Wings Over America scholarships

Family members of Navy service members in Naval Aviation—officer and enlisted, active duty, retired, honorably dischargedordeceased—canapplyforaWingsOverAmericascholarship. For more information visit www.WingsOverAmerica.us.

Burger Burn at building 2185

Tuesdays until Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NavalAirWarfareCenterAircraftDivisionbuilding2185lobby 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 the annual NAS Patuxent River Holiday Party.

Off base: St. Mary's School Improvement Teams

Quarterly, call for times Each St. Mary's County public school has a School Improvement Team of staff, parents and occasionally students, who meet quarterly to address school-related concerns. Parents interested in participating should check their child's school website or contact the school's principal.

Volunteer opportunities: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla

The Auxiliary is recruiting additional members to sustain their current Coastal and Harbor patrol schedules and to expand their support to the Coast Guard. No maximum age or

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Airman completes initiation, earns Navy Chief anchors nMorris

offers ‘mess’ a different point of view

By Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs It was just over a year ago when Air Force Master Sgt. Jarrod Morris came to NAS Patuxent River, and he still remembers the bewildered looks his new co-workers gave him. They were not used to working with Airmen.

Today, he proudly walks among a select group of Sailors, and instead of getting what he called "weird looks," he's now getting the respect of a Navy chief.

This summer, Morris, part of the Navy Unmanned Combat Air System, or N-UCAS, program team with Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, completed an initiation unlike any other in America's armed forces. Standing side-by-side with more than two dozen of the Navy's future enlisted leaders throughout the six-week Chief Petty Officer Select induction, Morris earned a set of Chief's anchors which were pinned on his Air Force uniform at the September pinning ceremony.

"It's one of the proudest moments of my 20-year military career," he said. "Being able to go through it and accomplish it. Now, chiefs from around the base shake my hand and call me 'brother.'"

Morris' interest in the age-old Navy ritual was piqued during his 2002-2006 tour as an Electrical and Environmental Systems instructor at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, by a fellow instructor and retired Navy master chief.

"He always talked about Sailors going through a Chiefs' initiation and how it was nothing like what the Air Force did," Morris said. "I was curious to see what it was."

But when he arrived on station at Pax River, he didn't consider the possibility of being initiated until his coworker, Senior Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Thomas Haas, nominated him for the process.

"I felt he would be a perfect candidate because of his respect for our traditions and his interest in supporting them," Haas said. "Since he's checked on board, he's shown a tremendous interest in the way we do business in the Navy, just as I was interested in how they do business in the Air Force. The best way to help him understand why we do things a certain way was by sending him

U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger

Air Force Master Sgt. Jarrod Morris, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, gets pinned with his Navy Chief Petty Officer anchors by, from left, his wife, Becky, daughter, Reagan, and Senior Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Thomas Haas during the September Chief's Pinning Ceremony. through initiation."

After discussions within the mess and a brief interview with the station's command master chief, Command Master Chief William Lloyd-Owen, Morris was given the green light for the induction.

"There were some days I thought, 'I don't really need to go through this,'" he said about the leadership training.

"It was tough, but it was a pride thing."

The best part for Morris was "seeing everybody come together, pull through and become chiefs."

Morris, a Mingo Junction, Ohio, native has been in the Air Force for 20 years and an E-7 for the past five, the same

To make a reservation or to volunteer, call 301-342-4911.

For more information on FFSC classes, visit http://cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent, click on Fleet and Family Readiness and the Support Services.

Anger Management

Today and Nov. 1 and 8, 2-4 p.m.

Nov. 1, 9-10 a.m.

Budgeting for Baby at building 401 Holiday Finances

Wednesday and Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Playgroup at Glen Forrest Community Center All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center, building 2090 on Bundy Road, unless otherwise noted.

Smooth Move Workshop

Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon

Hours of Oper Operation ation Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.

pay grade of a Navy chief.

"He has great experience from the Air Force and his leadership abilities are different from ours," Haas said. "I really think his point of view as a leader and bringing his experiences to us will benefit the mess and vice versa."

Lloyd-Owen, who's been in the Navy for 28 years, said this was the first time he's seen an Air Force member go through the initiation.

"I'm proud of him for accomplishing it," Lloyd-Owen said.

Morris' next career milestone: "Getting the X-47 to the ship and watching it take off and land from an aircraft carrier next year," he said.

Sponsor Training Nov, 5; 9-10 a.m.

Interviewing Techniques Nov. 6, 1-4 p.m.

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Chaplain's Corner:

Liberty Halloween Party

'Grateful is Full of Great'

By Gwendolyn Amador Guest contributor

"All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast."

—Proverbs —Prov erbs 15:15 Way back in the 1990s, my husband and I were blessed to be the leaders of a vibrant college and career ministry. It was the fun-loving young adults of that group who introduced us to Bob and Larry and the rest Gwendolyn Amador of theVeggieTales gang, and I must say that I have gleaned a boatload of wisdom from those nutritious notables. One in particular, offered a great truth perspective that seems uniquely relevant at this time.

Though she shopped 'til she nearly dropped at the StuffMart, Madame Blueberry could not find real happiness or feast on her blessings until she grasped the incomparable truth that: "A thankful (grateful) heart is a happy heart."

When we make the conscious decision to be grateful, a world of wonderful reality opens up to us! For example: Staring at a mountain of laundry that somehow appeared from the recesses of the upstairs rooms in our militarized housing unit, I felt something like dismay. I had such a busy day ahead!When was I supposed to get all of that laundry done?

Then I looked up. There before my eyes were my washer and dryer—one of those cool sets that matches and everything, the accomplishment of two deployments ago. I love that duo!

Then my gaze panned the room. This is so cool: In this particular house we have a large mudroom sink in the washroom! And for that matter, the house has carpet, and a second level, and a cute little balcony outside the front bedroom. Across the hall are the bedrooms of my two precious children, the ones who generate the majority of all that laundry! My, my, my, what a lovely thing is a pile of laundry. So, what is your continual feast today?

Courtesy photo

Critical Incident Stress Management class participants.

NAS firefighters host first Critical Incident Stress Management class

By Naval District Washington/NAS Patuxent River Fire and Emergency Services Public safety providers respond to dangerous and traumatic situations routinely to help our community, and sometimes these scenes stay with them, reducing their ability to deal with the next situation. To help first responders better cope with their feelings of stress, Naval District Washington/NAS Patuxent River Fire and Emergency Services led its first Critical Incident Stress Management Debriefing course this month with public safety providers from the installation and around the community.

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Mount Vernon trip Nov. 3

Spy Museum trip Nov. 10

Texas Hold 'em 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 more information, visit http://cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent, click on Fleet and Family Readiness, Things To Do and then Liberty Programs or call 301-342-4208.

Tuesdays

Game night

Wednesdays

Movie and Munchies Night Thursdays

of combat stress or post traumatic stress disorder. Six free drop-in sessions available for active-duty and retired military. No previous yoga experience is necessary.

To register, call 301-995-3869.

Art Journaling Class

For a complete list of upcoming MWR activities and more information on events, visit http://cnic. navy.mil/Patuxent, click on Fleet and Family Readiness and then Things To Do.

Arts and Crafts Festival registrations

Customized Creations, building 652 Vendor registrations for the Dec. 1 Arts and Crafts Festival are now available. Cost is $70. To register, visit Customized Creations or call 301-342-6293.

River's Edge Thanksgiving Dinner packages

River's Edge is not open on Thanksgiving Day; however, they are offering Thanksgiving Dinner packages.

Special member pricing and discounts are available. For more information, call 301-342-3656/9246/3241.

Beginners' Jewelry Making

Register today; class: Nov. 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Customized Creations, building 652 Learn how to make a simple strung bracelet with toggle clasp and pierced or clip dangle earrings. Cost is $30 which includes tools. Participants must bring: a strand of beads, beading wire, toggle clasp, ear wires, 2-head pins and 20-gauge wire, or order a Material Kit for an additional $15. Adults and youths ages 13 and older must register by today. To register, visit Customized Creations or call 301-342-6293.

Annual Pax River Canine Walk/Run

Nov. 3, 1 p.m.

Drill Hall Join the 12th Annual Canine Walk, a family event for all base personnel and their canine pets. The course is a 1.5 mile loop starting at Drill Hall. Registration is $5 per family. Same day registration begins at noon at Drill Hall. Canine competitors are eligible for random prizes and treats at post event social. There are no trophies, awards or T-shirts for the canine owners. Rain date is Nov. 10. For more information, call 301-757-1194.

Holiday Basketball Shootout meeting

Nov. 5, 1 p.m., Drill Hall Bowling Center This annual basketball tournament starts the week of Nov. 26 and runs through December. For more information, call 301-757-1194.

Yoga Warriors at the Energy Zone

Tuesdays in November, 4:15-5:15 p.m.

This class is based on a program developed by Yoga Warriors International to prevent or alleviate symptoms

Nov. 8, 5:30-8 p.m.

Customized Creations, building 652 Learn basic skills for creating an art journal. Class is for adults and youths ages 13 and older, Cost is $32 plus $15 for materials. Participants should bring a sketchbook that is at least 8 1/2-by-11-inches. All other materials are supplied. To register, visit Customized Creations or call 301-342-6293.

Holiday Weight Maintenance

Register by Nov. 14 Fitness and Sports Office A nine-week weight loss/maintenance program starts just in time for the gluttonous holidays. From Nov. 14 to Jan. 9, participants are weighed weekly to see whose maintained or lost weight. Prizes are awarded weekly. Free for active-duty military and $5 for all others. Preregistration at the Fitness and Sports Office in Drill Hall is required.

Fall Dinner Wednesday at River's Edge

Nov. 14, 5:30-7 p.m.

An early celebration with the traditional Thanksgiving favorites: Roast turkey, ham, herbed stuffing, candied sweet potatoes, whipped potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls, assorted salads and desserts, including a selection of pies. Cost is $13.95 for members, $16.95 for nonmembers, $6.95 for youths ages 6-11 and $1.95 for children ages 5 and younger. Reservations can be made at 301-342-3656.

Create a Vision Board

Nov. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Customized Creations, building 652 This two-hour class teaches adults and youths ages 14 and older learn how to create a simple Vision Board to keep their goals in sight. Cost is $30 plus $5 for materials. Additionally, participants should bring magazines to tear apart, one sheet of poster board and a glue stick. All other materials are supplied. To register, visit Customized Creations or call 301-342-6293.

New York City trip

Nov. 17 Seats are still available for the deluxe motor coach trip to New York City. A day in the Big Apple is $60 per person.

For more information, call MWR ITT at 301-342-3648.

Create a Dream Mandala

Nov. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Customized Creations, building 652 Participants learn how to make a Dream Mandala as a reminder of where they've been and where they're going. Cost is $32 plus $5 for materials. Additionally, participants should bring magazines with photos of things they like, one sheet of poster board, a glue stick and embellishments such as ribbon, lace, rocks or charms. All other materials are supplied. To register, visit Customized Creations or call 301-342-6293.

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pectedly taken far from his ocean home and dumped into a fish tank in a dentist's office. Buoyed by the companionship of Dory, a friendly-but-forgetful Pacific regal blue tang, Marlin embarks on a dangerous trek and finds himself the unlikely hero of an epic effort to rescue his son. Rated: G (1 hr, 47 min)

Thursday, October 25 6:30 p.m., Hit and Run A young couple risks it all when they leave their small town life to embark on a road trip that may lead them towards the opportunity of a lifetime. Their fastpaced road trip grows awkwardly complicated and hilarious when they are chased by a friend from the past, a federal marshal and a band of misfits. Rated: R (1 hr, 40 min) Friday, October 26 6:30 p.m., The Possession Clyde and Stephanie Brenek see little cause for alarm when their youngest daughter Em becomes oddly obsessed with an antique wooden box she purchased at a yard sale. But as Em's behavior becomes increasingly erratic, the

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couple fears the presence of a malevolent force in their midst, only to discover that the box was built to contain a dibbuk, a dislocated spirit that inhabits and ultimately devours its human host. Rated: PG-13 (1 hr, 31 min)

9 p.m., Lawless The true story of the freewheelin' Bondurants brothers; bootlegging siblings who take the law into their own hands. This is the story of the rural hard-men that created the big city gangsters. Brazen and fearless, these young rebel

brothers helped build the American Dream in this exuberant tale of what was to become crime's first major gold rush. As the Bondurants' legend grows, so too does the danger, and it's not long before the brothers must face the consequences of their transgressions, or rewrite the myth and the law themselves.

Rated: R (1 hr, 55 min)

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9 p.m., Lawless Sunday, October 28 2 p.m., Finding Nemo (3D) Monday and Tuesday No Movies Wednesday, October 31 6:30 p.m., The Possession

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Naval Health Clinic Commanding Officer Capt. Michael Vernere, left, awards Lt. Cmdr. Jada Hamilton with a Navy Commendation Medal during a retirement ceremony Sept. 28 at the Clinic. Hamilton, who is a Medical Corps officer and board-certified Family Medicine physician, was assigned to the Medical Home Port and Military Medicine Departments and retired after 20 years of Navy service.

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Eighty runners take off during the 21st Annual 10K Fall Classic Oct. 20 aboard NAS Patuxent River.

First place winners were: Male Overall, Greg Imhof - 39:06; Female Overall, Maryhelen Hotz - 48:13; Male under age 19, Michael Bussell - 45:24; Female under age 19, Catherine Gonzales - 51:23; Male age 20-29, Matt Noble - 39:58; Female age 20-29, Pamela Arbisi - 51:25; Male age 30-39, Donald Balcom - 39:52; Female age 30-39, Jamie Cosgrove - 49:02; Male age 40-49, David Dolezel - 44:48; Female age 40-49, Kristin Swift - 49:40; and Male age 50-59, Robert Fritz - 39:50.

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When your children go trick-or-treating this year, make sure they are safe by observing the following guidelines:

• Use flashlights so children can see and be seen. Visibility becomes poor at dusk when motorists may not yet have lights on.

• Buy flame-resistant costumes. Children can easily bump into or trail the ends of a loose costume against a lit jack-o-lantern and catch fire.

• Apply face make-up rather than buying a mask that might restrict breathing or obscure vision. If a mask is bought, make sure eye holes are large enough to see through and the mask is snug enough not to slip out of position.

• If costumes come with swords, knives or other materials, make sure these items are made of soft, flexible material.

• Have children wear shoes that fit and costumes are short enough to prevent tripping.

• Put retro-reflective tape or other materials on the front and back of every costume.

• Go with, and stay with, your children when they trick or treat. They need an adult to remind them to be careful.

• Remind children to walk on the sidewalk and not in the street.

• Check all treats before any are eaten. Discard any baked goods unless you know the cook.

Be safe this Halloween season and remember to have fun.

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Honoring leadership development graduates

By Emily Funderburk Naval Air Systems Command Total Force Communications Support Naval Air Systems Command recognized 295 employees throughout its command for completing NAVAIR leadership development programs during a graduation ceremony Oct. 16.

The NAVAIR Leadership Development Program, or NLDP, and the Journey Leadership Development Program, or JLDP, are programs designed to prepare employees to more effectively lead large and small teams toward mission success for Sailors and Marines.

"Leadership is a quality that must be cultivated and nurtured. JLDP and NLDP do just that," said keynote speaker NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm. David Dunaway. He told the graduates, "You've done a great thing for the organization and for yourself. I look forward to watching you excel in the future."

Notably, 224 of those being recognized were part of the JLDP and were the first to graduate from the program since it was formally established in 2010.

NLDP, the command's flagship leadership program, is designed for high performing NAVAIR employees with demonstrated leadership potential. The program serves to develop leadership, management and productivity improvement skills.

It also provides mid- to senior-grade employees a systematic and logical approach to clarify their career goals.

NLDP is a three- to five-year program that focuses on leadership and AIRSpeed Black Belt training.

The JLDP helps develop future NAVAIR leaders, both civilian and military, through exposure to NAVAIR leadership responsibilities.

In the one- to two-year program, participants enhance their interpersonal communication and productivity skills, gain a stronger working knowledge of command operations, and develop a more robust personal network through classes, training and developmental activities.

"Going forward, these graduates will share their leadership training and mentoring capabilities with others across the command," said Stephanie Peppler, program manager for NAVAIR leadership development programs. "These graduates will help guarantee the safety and success of tomorrow's Sailors and Marines.Their participation in these programs was not only a part of NAVAIR's vision; their technical and leadership skills also help ensure that our mission and goals are successfully executed by leadership at all levels."

Graduates from both programs said they have learned valuable lessons.

"JLDP has challenged me to reach back and mentor others in a more purposeful way," saidYolanda Jackson, an engineering technician. "To accept this challenge and really put it into

U.S Navy photo by Kelly Schindler

Seventy-one NAVAIR Leadership Development Program graduates gather in the Rear Adm. William A. Moffett Building on Patuxent River, after the national graduation ceremony Oct. 16.

NAVAIR Journey Leadership Development Program participants celebrate their graduation from the program, Oct. 16. This was the first JLDP class to graduate since it started in 2010. More than 200 people graduated. motion turns the focus outward—to the team and the entire mission at hand. The time that my mentors set aside for me was priceless. I am still learning from their example, and I believe that I will always benefit from my JLDP journey."

Another JLDP graduate, telecommunications specialistTony Masi said, "In this time of budget cuts and lean times, it is nice to see that I work for an organization that is investing in its most important piece of the puzzle: its people. I am convinced that the JLDP course of instruction has made me a better worker, a better leader, and most importantly, a better person."

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"Theprogramgavemetheopportunitytomeetandworkwith some of the best leaders across the naval aviation enterprise," he said."TheNLDPalumnihavebecomeavaluablenetworkforme."

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The right to vote: Election do's and don'ts

By Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs No doubt you’ve seen the campaign rallies and political ads ramp up as Election Day draws near. You may have even participated in some events, placed a bumper sticker on your car or “liked” a candidates’ Facebook page. But, while laws and policies allow and encourage you to take part in the political process, do you know where to draw the line?

“The right to vote is a privilege many other countries don’t have, but wish they did,” said Capt. Ted Mills, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer.“As a U.S. citizen, voting is your opportunity to have your voice heard. However, as service members we must err on the side of caution when it comes to sharing our political opinions both online and in person.”

To prevent the appearance of DoD endorsement for any candidate, campaign or cause, DoD Directive 1344.10, Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces on Active Duty, provides guidance for service members to follow, and DoD civilians can follow The Hatch Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 7321-26.

This is a presidential election year and as a U.S. citizen, the right to vote is also a civic obligation. However, when it comes to political activities, service members and DoD civilians are bound to limitations and rights.

One example is an active-duty member’s ability to join a political club and attend meetings, but not doing so in uniform.

Other prohibitions listed in DoD Directive 1344.10 include: • Using official authority or influence to interfere with an election.This includes soliciting votes for a particular candidate or issue, or soliciting for political contributions from others.

Voter Registration Drive Voter registration can be completed in a few simple steps at the NAS Pax River Voting Assistance Office at Gate 1 Pass and ID, building 2189.

Office hours: 3-4 Mondays and Wednesdays.

For more information call 301-757-0025, or visit www.cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent, click on Operations and Management and then Navy Voting Assistance Program.

• Serving in any official capacity or being listed as a sponsor of a political club.

• Speaking before any political gathering to promote a political party or candidate.

• Participating in a radio, television or other program or group discussion as an advocate for a political party or candidate.

• Displaying large political signs on a private automobile, other than a bumper sticker.

• Displaying political signage on government-owned or contracted housing, unless other housing standards do not forbid. “Get out andVote” is allowed; “Vote for Candidate X” is not allowed.

Additionally, it’s important to remember that social media outlets are not private and what’s posted on the web is perma-

nent. Service members can express their views about issues or candidates on social media platforms and blogs. Following DoD guidelines help ensure a service member’s opinion isn’t mistaken as the opinion of the Armed Forces.

• If a social media site or post identifies a person as an active-duty military member or if the person can reasonably be identified as such, then the entry must clearly and prominently state that the views expressed are those of the individual only and not those of DoD. • Remember, active-duty military cannot engage in any partisan political activity. This includes posting or making direct links to a political party, candidate, campaign, group or cause. It also includes posting or commenting on Facebook or “tweeting” the Twitter account of a political party, candidate, campaign, group or cause.

• Active-duty military may “friend” or “like” the Facebook page, or“follow” theTwitter account of a political party or candidate, campaign, group or cause. However, active-duty military cannot suggest that others “like,” “friend,” or “follow” the political party, candidate, campaign, group or cause.

• Service members who are not on active duty, Guard and Reservists, are not subject to the social media restrictions listed above so long as they do not act in a manner that could create the perception or appearance of official sponsorship, approval or endorsement by DoD. These tips are part of DoD’s longstanding policy regarding political campaigns and elections. Some of these also apply to DoD civilians.

This is not a complete list of do’s and don’ts. Military members should review DoD Directive 1344.10 for more information.

DoD civilians can review The Hatch Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 7321-26.

Caldwell presented French medal

By Julie Copsey Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (PMA-251) Communications Support Lt. Cmdr. Kyle Caldwell was honored for his service aboard a French aircraft carrier by the French military during a ceremony Oct. 4 at its embassy in Washington, D.C. French Air Force Brig. Gen. Bruno Caïtucoli, defense attaché, presented Caldwell with the Afghanistan Commemorative Medal for his exchange liaison officer duties while stationed aboard the French aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle (R91) from February 2009 to September 2011. During this time, he participated in a four-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Agapanthe.

“I am very excited to receive this award,” said Caldwell, who currently serves as Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment maintenance program team lead for the Naval Air Systems Command ALRE Program Office (PMA-251) at NAS Patuxent River. “My tour in France was a phenomenal experience. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”

He served many roles while on the Charles de Gaulle, to include consultant among the French navy, the U.S. Navy’s ALRE program and U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command.

Caldwell also served as an inspector, performing daily equipment evaluations, and as logistics liaison, ALRE maintenance technician and trainer, and aircraft shooter.

“The French bought their catapult and arresting gear from [the United States]," Caldwell said, “so I used my previous experiences as an ALRE maintenance officer on a U.S. carrier to monitor the systems and provide technical knowledge and corrective maintenance techniques when needed.”

During his tour, Caldwell also participated in Operation Harmattan, a 13-day aerial campaign over Libya in March 2011.

As the fifth U.S. Navy officer to be stationed on the Charles de Gaulle, Caldwell considers himself fortunate.

“It was just being at the right place at the right time,” he said. “If I was not a catapult and arresting gear specialist, I wouldn’t have been chosen for the job.”

He said learning the language was his biggest hurdle since he didn’t speak French prior to the tour.

“After being there about a year, I was able to say what I wanted to in French, but I still had challenges understanding when it was spoken,” he said. “When you’re on a French ship, it’s a melting pot of so many different dialects on one ship. So not only was I put to the task of learning a new language, but I had to learn different forms of the language.”

Photo courtesy U.S. French Embassy

French Air Force Brig. Gen. Bruno Caïtucoli, defense attaché, pins U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kyle Caldwell with the Afghanistan Commemorative Medal during the French embassy’s annual joint forces conference Oct. 4 in Washington D.C. Caldwell said learning French has benefited him greatly in his current role at PMA-251 as he’s been asked to translate during several meetings with the U.S. and French navies.

“Caldwell came to the program office with a wealth of ALRE knowledge and ship experience but we didn’t realize how much we’d utilize the skills he’d gained onboard the Charles de Gaulle,” said Cmdr. Tony Hernandez, ALRE Fleet Liaison officer at PMA-251. “His professionalism and work ethic, no doubt, left a great impression on our French teammates.”

'The Lion in Winter' open auditions The Newtowne Players announce open auditions for their upcoming production of "The Lion in Winter," by James Goldman. Auditions are 7 p.m. Nov. 15 and 10 a.m. Nov. 17 at Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park.

For more information, visit www.Newtowne Players.org.

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Construction starts for new Naval Air Museum

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

After more than a decade of planning, construction on the new Patuxent River Naval Air Museum got underway Oct. 16 following a ground breaking ceremony with state and city officials, and base leaders. Plans for the building began 15 years ago when a Maryland state delegate, a former state senator and the unofficial mayor of Lexington Park formed a partnership to search for a replacement museum since the original one was slated to be torn down in 2001 for the expansion of Route 235. In June 2012, St. Mary's County commissioners awarded a $4.6 million construction contract for the new 20,860square-foot museum, which is being built in front of its current location, outside Gate 1 on Route 235.

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NAS Patuxent River Air Traffic Control Flight Officer, Lt. Michael Peck, left, presents Air Traffic Controller 1st Class (Air Warfare/Surface Warfare) David Hodge with his Certificate of Reenlistment after a ceremony Oct. 18. Hodge, who has 18 years of Navy service, signed on for two more.

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The leaves in Southern Maryland have begun to change their colors with the arrival of fall. Changing with the leaves are the sunrise and sunset times.

Drivers should remain vigilant for bicyclists and runners who share the roadways with them.

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A generation of naval aviation

By Victor Chen Program Executive Office Joint Strike Fighter Public Affairs The future of fixed-wing naval aviation flies with Navy's oldest aircraft. Marine Corps Maj. C. R. Clift performs a short takeoff in an F-35B Lightning II assigned to the F-35 Integrated Test Facility while Jerry Gallagher and Lt. Cmdr. Jason Saglimbene wait in an NU-1B Otter from the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School on Oct. 22 at NAS Patuxent River.

The NU-1B is the only military Otter in the world and the Navy's oldest aircraft. It saw duty in Antarctica ferrying personnel and supplies to the South Pole until 1966 when transferred to the Navy's Test Pilot School. The F-35B is the variant of the Joint Strike Fighter designed for use by the U.S. Marine Corps, as well as F-35 international partners in the United Kingdom and Italy. The F-

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enable air-power projection from amphibious ships, ski-

jump aircraft carriers and expeditionary airfields. The

F-35B is undergoing flight test and evaluation at NAS

Patuxent River, prior to delivery to the fleet.

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SAFETY Continued from 5 Critical Incident Stress Management Debriefing is designed to support public safety responders deal with memories of the traumatic sights and sounds of an incident.

"It was considered part of the profession," said District Fire Chief Christopher Connelly, NDW/NAS Patuxent River.

"Today, we want to recognize the effects of these incidents and provide responders with tools to deal with them."

While critical incident stress management has many facets, there are two main concepts for public safety respon-

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Second, hold peer counseling sessions led by members within their profession who understand the magnitude of the job and the types of calls they encounter.

Included in that peer group for Southern Maryland are the Charles County Police and Emergency Services, Prince George County Fire Department, St. Mary's County Public Safety and Calvert County, each sending a representative to participate in this month's course aboard NAS Patuxent River.

"This course was an amazing opportunity for the Pax River Fire and Emergency Services team to stretch its wings and

advertise this course to our local mutual aide providers," Connelly said.

Earning qualifications to teach this course was the second part of a two-part process the Pax River team members have participated in this year to improve the wellness and fitness of the department, he added.

During the first part of this improvement process, 18 members of the Pax River team earned an American Council on Exercise personal training certification in April.

Both courses were provided in partnership with the NDW Fire and Emergency Services International Association of Fire Fighters Union Local F121.

NEWS BRIEFS Continued from 3 physical restrictionsTraining is provided.

Contact Jim McGrath at Jr.Mcgrath@verizon.net, 301-862-5559 or 240-298-5303.

Friday Physical Education

Fridays, 9:15-11:30a.m. or 12:15-2:30 p.m.

Participate in physical education classes with George Washington Carver Elementary students. Volunteers do not need to register, but must check in at the school's front office.

Future Leaders of the World mentors Mentors work directly with students helping with homework and assisting in

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Green Holly Elementary School meetings are 4-5:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Contact Lynne Baker at LBBaker@smcps.org or 301-863-4064.

George Washington Carver Elementary meetings are 3-4:30 p.m. Mondays.

Contact Lisa McCoy at LRMccoy@smcps.org or 301-863-4076, ext. 1030.

Mobile Science Lab Monday through Nov. 2, times vary Interested in helping the students learn about science? The Maryland Mobile Science Lab will be at George Washington Carver Elementary for students to learn about and participate in science activities. Contact Lisa McCoy at LRMccoy@smcps.org or 301-8634076 ext. 1030 by Monday.

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Summary of Mishaps: Laugh or cringe?

Commentary by Derek Nelson Naval Safety Center

that are screamingly obvious in hindsight.

Here are a few more grim examples from recent years.

Because we'd all rather laugh than cringe, and because this message's stock-in-trade is comedy rather than tragedy, we rarely write about the serious mishaps, the ones that involve major surgery, wheelchairs, coroners, funerals and grieving kin.

On a normal week, we focus on comparatively minor cases of bad headwork that pave the way for events to get a little out of hand.

Once in a while, though, things get way out of hand. Accidents, both minor and major, could be prevented with simple, easy precautions

Motorcycle acrobatics

At 6:30 p.m. in North Carolina, about 15 miles from base, an E-3 was riding his motorcycle in traffic. He had taken the basic rider course nine months earlier and was making full use of his new-found experience by doing a wheelie in the left lane at 65 miles per hour.

While some of the surrounding motorists in his section of traffic may have been impressed, thinking how brave and skillful he was, that impression abruptly ended when

the E-3 slammed into the back of a truck that was stopped waiting to make a left turn. The E-3 suffered what mishap reports always refer to as "multiple traumatic injuries" to bones, nerves, muscles, tendons, ligaments, his spinal cord and brain. He spent 24 days in a hospital.

He's not too drunk

An E-5 from a carrier had been hard at work, with the ship just two days from a sixmonth deployment. Work days were what you'd expect at this high-pressure time, but "no longer than normal," the report said.

Along with a couple buddies, he went out

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drinking at night, as he'd done the previous two days.The Sailors peeled off between midnight and 1 a.m., but the E-5 told them he was going to stay and "sober up" before driving home. His friends later said he didn't appear "too drunk."

At 2:30 a.m., he left the club and drove onto an interstate. Five miles later, his car veered off the road, collided with the median barrier and came to a stop on the highway.

According to state police, it had been a minor impact, producing minimal damage to the car. However, soon after this collision, a car

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New fiber-optic support equipment looks FOCSE to fleet

By Emily Burdeshaw Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Public Affairs Intern The Navy has developed new fiber-optic support equipment that will increase the reliability of aircraft avionics systems troubleshooting. The equipment will also save the Navy money by decreasing the number of aircraft avionics systems turned in for needless repair and recertification.

The Fiber Optic Common Support Equipment, or FOCSE, which began delivery to the fleet in early September, was developed by engineers in Naval Air Systems Command Aviation Support Equipment Program Office (PMA-260) at NAS Patuxent River. FOCSE allows technicians to check fiber-optic cables, reducing unnecessary replacement of functional avionics equipment.

"Prior to FOCSE, if we had a problem with a fiber-optic connected avionic component or system, we were often led to believe that something was wrong with the avionics," said Shane Campana, aircraft wiring integrated project team leader at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. "This system provides better fault-isolation techniques that work on all platforms and for all maintainers."

Fiber-optic systems have been used for years to replace cumbersome copper wiring and cables on everything from modern military aircraft to the wiring bringing cable TV into homes, however, the lighter

and faster fiber-optic links require specialized systems to maintain them.

Creating consistency

Campana was among a team of engineers from Lakehurst and Pax River who developed the equipment from commercially available fiber-optic diagnostic components. Using modified commercial-offthe-shelf equipment, or COTS, Campana and his team made the kits more rugged, standardizing it with military labeling and implementing requirements to reduce foreign object and debris. The new kits consist of three component sets: the Fiber Optic Inspection System, the Fiber Optic Test Set, and the E-2D Fiber Optic Adapter Set. Prior to the development of FOCSE, there wasn't much consistency in inspection or repair, said FOCSE's principal design engineer, Art Michon. Sometimes maintainers used a flashlight to see if light came through, but found that technique almost useless for finding typical problems, Michon said.

"There was no way to know exactly what was going on within a fiber-optic system [before FOCSE]," the engineer said. "The infrared light signals are not visible and unaided visual inspection was woefully inadequate."

Lack of inspection procedures and needless high replacement costs for the cable and electronics box prompted the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft platform to procure three sets of COTS Fiber Optic Support Equipment test kits as part of aircraft production, while PMA-260 worked on developing the FOCSE, Campana said. FOCSE

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Art Michon, principal design engineer for the Fiber Optic Common Support Equipment, demonstrates how to use the fiber-optic inspection equipment in a wiring lab on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., in July.

Reaping benefits "Prior to FOCSE, if we had a problem with a fiber-optic connected avionic component or system, we were often led to believe that something was wrong with the avionics." — Shane Campana, Aircraft wiring integrated project project team leader

will have a significant impact on the aircraft, which has an extensive network of fiber optics.

MISHAPS Continued from 16 crashed into the E-5's passenger door. The civilian driver of that car never saw what he hit, since the interstate wasn't lighted and the stationary car's headlights were off.

The civilian driver was buckled up and suffered minor injuries to his head. The E-5, who wasn't wearing his seatbelt, was killed.

The assumption is that he had fallen asleep at the wheel and had been knocked unconscious by the initial crash. He had slept just two hours in the previous 24, and eight hours in the previous 48. His B.A.C. was minimal, but at some point fatigue overwhelms.

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An E-4 stationed in the Middle East was in his rented apartment in town one evening

Beyond the E-2D, Campana said other naval aircraft will reap the benefits of FOCSE. Emerging aircraft platforms, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, MQ-4 Triton and P-8 Poseidon, have already documented their fiber-optic maintenance requirements. Additionally, the MH-60S program recently used the PMA-260 contract to place an order for 23 additional FOIS and FOTSinspection and test kits, he said.

"As emerging avionics systems demand for speed and data throughput increases, we can expect further requirements and reliance for support of these systems," Campana said. "PMA-260 has laid the groundwork for support equipment in developing common items that can be used by all platforms. All that is needed is a platform unique adapter kit to mate the inspection and/or test equipment to the aircraft's peculiar requirement."

in December. The mishap seems uncomplicated, and you can readily see the problem based on the wording of the mishap narrative: "He was sitting, or attempting to sit, on the windowsill at an open window." Simply put, he was smoking while on the window ledge.

For some reason, he fell, landing on the brick pavement 25-30 feet below.

Details are sketchy, other than he hadn't been drinking and was seriously injured. We don't know why he couldn't smoke inside, go for a stroll, or just pull a chair up to the window and lean an elbow on the sill.

These reports depress and frustrate me. I always think there are answers, but I rarely have them. Don't people know that just because they aren't too drunk, they could still be too tired? Why could an open window seem the best possible place to sit and smoke?

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Logistics Specialist Seaman Tyler Brown, Aviation Support Division, qualified for the accelerated advancement program by finishing in the top 10 percent of his class at the Logistics Specialist "A" School and was recently promoted to petty officer third class.

Be the first to call in Gnorman's location in this week's Tester and receive two free Center Stage Theater tickets, good for any Center Stage movie. Contest calls are not taken after 4:30 p.m. Thursday. The same person cannot win more than once a month. Congratulations to last week's winner, Deb Whitten. Call the NAS Public Affairs Office at 301-757-3343.

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Around town St. Mary's County events: Beautiful Beginnings Bridal Social Today, 6-8 p.m., Flora Corner Farm Meet and greet with wedding experts. One couple will win a honeymoon grand-prize giveaway.

Free for bride plus one guest if preregistered, or $5 per person at the door. Preregister at www.iDoWeddingConnection.com. For more information, call 240-718-8388.

Bowles Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Weekends in October, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Budd's Creek Road in Clements Get lost in Bowles Farm's A-Maze-ing corn maze! Explore the farm's petting zoo, kids' hay maze and pumpkin patch. Take a ride on the Corn Maze Express hayride to view the entire farm.

Forrest Hall Farm Crazy Corn Maze Weekends in October, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

39136 Avie Lane, Mechanicsville Have fun and find your way through the Crazy Corn Maze. Enjoy games and hay-bale slides; pick fresh apples in the orchard; shop for produce, country crafts, mums and more in the Forrest Hall Farm Store.

Holiday craft show Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Associates is hosting its Annual Holiday Vendor and Craft Show with

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more than 45 vendors showcasing an assortment handmade crafts, decorations, jewelry, art, handbags, accessories, soaps and more. The event is free.

Paying for College Monday, 6:30 p.m., Charlotte Hall library St. Mary's College Director of Financial Aid, Dr. Caroline Bright, presents information on paying for college, filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form and how to find scholarships.

Military Appreciation Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair Nov. 1, 4-8 p.m.

Lincoln Military Housing Community Center Many vendors are offering discounts and specials to those with military IDs or CAC cards, and some donate profits back to non-profit military-specific organizations such as the Wounded Warrior Project. For more information, email prcraftfair@gmail.com.

Calvert County events: Pre-qualifiers for National Smash Tournament Saturday, 1-4 p.m.

Calvert library, Prince Frederick Compete in the teen-rated Smash Bros. Brawl game pre-qualifier for a chance to move on to the Nov. 3 national competition. Participants ages 13 and younger must have a parent or guardian attend. Register by calling 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.

Guided Canoe Trip Saturday, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Warrior's Rest Sanctuary Join the American Chestnut Land Trust to depart from Warrior's Rest Sanctuary and enjoy a scenic fall tour of Parkers Creek under the Harvest Moon. Register by calling 410-414-3400.

Fall Guided Hike at Double Oak Farm Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

Join us for a hike on American Chestnut Land Trust North side trail to enjoy the fall foliage and autumnal views of Parkers Creek and the Chesapeake Bay. No dogs permitted on this hike. For more information, call 410-414-3400.

End Hunger with Games Finale Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.

Calvert library, Prince Frederick The library winds up the End Hunger collection with a showing of the PG-13 movie based on "Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins. Admittance is a nonperishable food contribution.

Statewide Ballot Questions Monday, 6:30-8:30pm Calvert library, Prince Frederick Calvert County Commission for Women and the League of Women Voters are hosting this event to present the facts about the upcoming ballot issues. Panelists will be League members and will present using nonpartisan League rules, procedures and information. Formal program begins at 7 p.m.

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End of summer doesn't mean end to swimming's health benefits

By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer Swimming is one of summer's most popular activities and though the hot weather wanes and outdoor pools close, there are still many opportunities to take the plunge all year long at the indoor swimming pool in the Drill Hall.

"We have a 25-yard, six-lane pool and a fitness or recreation program to suit just about every need," said Chuck Jacobs, fitness sports and aquatics coordinator. "Our first priority is the families we serve and swimming can promote well-being and a healthy lifestyle."

While regularly scheduled class times are offered for swimming lessons, aqua aerobics and scuba certification, the aquatics staff does their best to accommodate special requests such as groups who want to be in their own class, individuals who prefer one-on-one swimming instruction before or after work hours, moms and children together, homeschooled groups, or scout troops seeking their swim or water safety merit badges.

"We've even had a grandmother and granddaughter together for lessons," said Sarah Hamilton, lead water safety instructor.

Moms with preschool play groups might consider scheduling a structured swim clinic for the kids while they themselves workout nearby on the pool deck using stationary or incumbent bikes, or elliptical machines.

"There are mats for stretching and static exercises too so someone could run through their yoga program and make the best of the time their child is in the pool," Hamilton said.

Office workers can also indulge in a little lunchtime fitness by learning how to read the specific swimming workout instructions posted pool side and use pool equipment such as paddles, kickboards and pull-buoys.

Other available programs include Guard Start, a junior lifesaving program for youths ages 11-14, a lifeguarding course on Fridays for youths ages 15 and older, monthly scuba certification, and a physical readiness test prep class for activeduty members, who have free access to all workout or leisure programs.

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The indoor pool at Drill Hall offers individual and group classes as well as recreational and lap swim.

For pool hours and more information on specific classes and costs, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent, click on Fleet and Family Readiness, then Fitness and Sports.

If you just want to come and splash with the kids or swim a few laps, the pool is open for recreational swimming 6-7 p.m. weekdays, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends. Cost is $4.50 per person.

Swimming is a healthy activity that can be continued over a lifetime. Not only can it improve cardio fitness, build strength and endurance and tone muscles, but water's buoyancy lessens the impact on joints, making it good for people of all ages and fitness levels. Those recovering from injuries

can also benefit.

"We had a runner who had back surgery and couldn't run on land," Hamilton said, "but he could strap on an aqua belt and run in the water."

For pool hours and more information on specific classes and costs, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent, click on Fleet and Family Readiness, then Fitness and Sports. For information about setting up individual lessons or classes, call the Fitness and Sports office at 301-757-3943.

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