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Welcome Aboard to the Newest Pax Pros
NAS Patuxent River Welcomed its newest”Pax Pros” to the command Nov.21 during an all hands. NAS Patuxent River Executive Officer Capt. Mark Zematis presented the following Sailors with their command ballcaps and patches to formally welcome them aboard:
• AC1 Philip Gibson
• QM3 Michael Henry
• MASA Colen Brabham
• MASR Brian Solomon
• MASN Braden Smith
• AC3 Jaime Gutierrezbetancourt
Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Staff
assist St. Mary’s County Health
Department
with Potassium Iodide tablet distribution
Patuxent River, MD – St. Mary’s County Health Department hosted a drive-through Routine Potassium Iodide (KI) Distribution Event and it was supported by 10 corpsmen from Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River as they assisted and prepared for a similar command distribution event scheduled for early 2025. The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) routinely distributes KI tablets to county residents living or working within the 10-mile emergency protection zone (EPZ) of the Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center for general community preparedness.
Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Hosted Annual Flu Shot Event
Patuxent River, MD – Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River (NHCPR) recently hosted a successful FluShotex campaign at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Drill Hall and various tenant commands. The clinic team administered over 1,500 influenza vaccinations to active-duty personnel and beneficiaries aged 18-64. By prioritizing influenza vaccinations, NHCPR aims to promote the health and well-being of the entire Naval Air Station Patuxent River community.
As we move into flu season, influenza vaccinations for beneficiaries of all ages are available on a walk-in basis at the Immunizations Clinic at NHCPR. The clinic offers convenient hours to accommodate the needs of service members and their families and is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and Friday from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM. For any questions or concerns regarding vaccinations, individuals are encouraged to contact the NHCPR Immunizations Clinic directly at (301) 757-2142.
Pax River Marks Arbor Day with Tree Planting
Command Celebrates 35th Consecutive Year as a ‘Tree City’
Pax River leadership and Environmental personnel gathered Nov. 18 for the Tree City USA tree planting and Arbor Day proclamation signing.
Naval Air Station Patuxent River was named a 2024 “Tree City USA” by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of the installation’s commitment to effective forest management. The award marks the 35th consecutive year NAS Patuxent River has earned the title of a Tree City USA.
NAS Patuxent River is one of more than 3,577 Tree City USAs, with 47 percent of the U.S. population living in a recognized Tree City. The Tree City USA Program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. The installation received the recognition by meeting the Tree City programs four requirements of having a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and an Arbor Day observance.
Arbor Day was first proposed in 1872 by J. Sterling
Morton to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture as a specialized day set aside for the planting of trees and was observed by the planting of more than 1 million trees in that state.
“Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and world,” said Capt. Douglas Burfield, NAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer during the proclamation signing. “Trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, lower our heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife.”
This year’s observance was moved to November to not interfere with Earth Day activities on base, which coincided with a peak planting timeframe for the type of tree chosen to mark the occasion, a Willow Oak. The Willow Oak is native to Maryland and a high-value tree species to for birds, mammals, and various local insects.
To learn more about the Tree City USA program, visit https://www.arborday.org/our-work/tree-city-usa .
Next Generation Jammer lead test engineer named Tester of the Year
From PMA-234 Public Affairs
The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) has selected Jacob Kiehlmeier as the civilian Tester of the Year for 2023. Kiehlmeier served as the lead test engineer for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) Integrated Test Team (ITT) supporting the Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Program Office (PMA-234).
Kiehlmeier led a national integrated team and provided oversight during comprehensive testing of the Navy’s NGJ-MB electronic warfare pod. NGJ-MB was developed to augment and ultimately replace the ALQ99 Tactical Jamming System on the EA-18G Growler.
Kiehlmeier masterfully planned and executed the Operational Test Readiness Review (OTRR), despite scheduling, weather and aircraft maintenance issues. The OTRR was conducted flawlessly and included hundreds of flight test hours and thousands of chamber test hours.
When preparing for OTRR, the ITT faced instrumentation issues and a maintenance depot period in the middle of the test program that would have delayed the program by nearly a year. PMA-234 Program Manager Capt. David Rueter credits Kiehlmeier for saving the U.S. Navy $60 million and months of delays.
“Mr. Kiehlmeier’s innovative guidance inspired his team to think outside-of-the-box by coordinating a plan to troubleshoot and replace large portions of the system, instead of continuing to handle individual issues as they arose. By doing this, he brought the program back on schedule and even allowed for early completion in several areas,” Rueter explained.
The national ITT was comprised of developmental and operational test squadrons, multiple prime contractors, test chambers and test ranges and over a dozen
test aircraft. Under Kiehlmeier’s leadership, the team adapted and pivoted the flight test schedules and testing strategies to gather test data while issues were being resolved.
“This past year’s successful OTRR is a culmination of the hard work and dedication of Mr. Kiehlmeier and the ITT,” Rueter said. “He seamlessly intertwined interdependences from multiple organizations and ensured testing was continuously optimized for the best results. His vision and diligence kept the test team, and the program focused on what mattered most—the fleet.”
Kiehlmeier’s constant communication with the ITT resulted in the OTRR being held on schedule and the Program Executive Office for Tactical Aircraft Programs certified the system as ready for operational testing.
Jacob Kiehlmeier
Pax River Promotes Newest Petty Officers
NAS Patuxent River’s newly-promoted petty officers were frocked to their new ranks by shipmates and mentors at the NAS Patuxent River Beach House Dec. 3.
The term “frocking” dates back to the age of sail, when communications between ship and shore could take months. The Department of the Navy’s (DoN) news of a Sailor’s promotion would often come with orders to report to a new ship or station, thus that ship’s captain would send that Sailor along with a recommendation to the DoN for promotion of one of the remaining crew members to replace the departing Sailor. Before departing, the newly promoted Sailor would pass his old frock coat to the Sailor now filling the position he had vacated as a symbol of rank.
In the intervening time, the Sailor recommended for promotion would be accorded the privileges and authorities of their new rank, but would not receive the pay for it, since it was not yet official. And because it was not yet official, the Sailor was still wearing the old frock coat of the recently departed and officially promoted Sailor. The Sailor recommended for promotion was thus considered “frocked.”
Today, the Navy is still the only armed forces service branch to use this term and NAS Patuxent River is extremely proud to frock a group of new petty officers.
CWO5 Mike Neck - Pax River’s Resident Unicorn
From NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs
The rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5 denotes a master-level technician in the armed forces, and is so rare, those who hold it are known as “unicorns” because you’re almost as likely to cross paths with that mythical creature than be face-to-face with a CWO5.
But for those of NAS Patuxent River’s Airfield Services Division, they’re quite familiar with Pax River’s own unicorn, CWO5 Michael E. Neck, Jr. Neck was promoted to the rank of CWO5 this fall, and has brought his expertise to everyday operations at Pax River’s airfield.
Neck’s Responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, divisional daily operations; the program management material readiness, maintenance, and operation of the emergency arresting gear (E-28); the safe movement of transient aircraft; and airfield custodial assignments.
His position at Pax is just the latest in a long career of technical expertise and deck plate leadership, and his new rank gives Neck pause for reflection. Neck served most of his career as an enlisted Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) at various commands throughout the Navy, including at sea aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68), USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), USS Nassau (LHA 4), USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), and USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).
“Reaching the pinnacle of the Warrant Officer ranks was humbling,” said Neck. “I feel a mix of gratitude, achievement, and a great sense of pride. I joined the Navy in 1996 as an undesignated Airman E-1. I started from the very bottom with no job and I found my passion and pathway to success due to determination, dedication, hard work and always being engaged.”
According to My Navy HR, Navy CWOs have provided invaluable leadership since the Navy’s
more than two hundred years ago. On December 13, 1775, the continental Congress created warrant officer grades for surgeons, chaplains, boatswains, carpenters and other specialists to serve in tasks vital to establishing and maintaining a naval fleet. Today, as commissioned officers of the line or staff, Navy CWOs possess the authority and are qualified by extensive experience and knowledge to direct the most difficult and exacting operations within a given occupational specialty. Although intended primarily as technical specialists, CWOs may also serve as division officers, department heads, OICs, XO and CO, ashore or afloat. Navy CWOs must be serving on active duty as a chief petty officer (E-7 through E-9) or CPO selectee at time of application, and
CWO5 Michael E. Neck, Jr.
completed at least 14 but not more than 20 years of active naval service as of 1 October of the year application is made.
“Being a Warrant Officer is a different breed,” said Neck. “We have all had the honor and privilege to be a part of the Chief’s Mess and lead sailors. Most Warrant Officers I know never forget where they came from and can relate to so many junior sailors. Not only are we aggressive but engaged in everything we do. But most important, we offer a wealth of knowledge to share. We are technical Subject Matter Experts in our line of work. We must make on-site decisions and give immediate guidance to our superiors when asked. Our technical background ensures the trust of our junior sailors and Superiors alike.”
Neck is currently one of only four CWO5s in his community in the entire Navy, and the only CWO5 Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels). But even though his position is rare, Neck never forgets his purpose as a Navy leader.
“I know I have impacted most sailors here already just because my rank is so rare they cannot believe they are working along side a CWO5, you just don’t see that,” said Neck. “Most CWO5’s are in a program office job and away out of site. I am here on the deck plates and interacting with our sailors just as
I did when I was a first class, Chief, and a young CWO2. Nothing has changed but my rank. I hope to further leave a lasting impact with the Aviation Boatswains Mate community fleetwide and foster a culture of excellence with my fellow CWO/LDO’s to make sure the work we do around the fleet better and build stronger communication channels withing our organization.”
For more information on the Navy’s CWO program, visit www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/ Community-Management/Officer/Active-OCM/ LDO-CWO/ .
LCDR Patrick Baker named as the 2024 Recipient of the Admiral Merlin O’Neill Award
By Maria Scott
Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Public Affairs
Military leaders who enter service with the primary goal of improving behavioral healthcare are a rare find. Dedicating oneself to improving the mental wellbeing of fellow service members is an extraordinary undertaking and precisely the challenge Lieutenant Commander Patrick Baker has accepted. Baker is not just a leader; he is a pioneer, breaking down barriers and creating a culture of care within the military while pursuing an evolving and innovative delivery of mental health care.
Baker currently serves as the Department Head of Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program at Navy Medicine Readiness
and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River. In addition, he concurrently serves as the Installation Director of Psychological Health for Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River and shoulders the responsibility for the psychological health of 52 tenant commands; and as the Deputy Medical Service Line Lead for Behavioral Health, National Capital Region.
Baker was recently awarded and celebrated as the 2024 recipient of the Southern Maryland Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Admiral Merlin O’Neill award. The Southern Maryland Chapter of MOAA established the Admiral Merlin O’Neill award in 1981 to recognize exemplary junior officers assigned to duties at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. This award is named in honor of
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Baker presenting to the NAWCAD WOLF All Hands at the Lexington Square Theaters. Photo courtesy of NAWCAD WOLF Public Affairs
Admiral Merlin O’Neill, Commandant of the Coast Guard from 1950 to 1954, who was a southern Maryland resident in his later years. U.S Army Colonel (Ret) Neil Johnson presented Baker with the Admiral Merlin O’Neill Award at the November NAS Patuxent River All-Hands recognition event for his exemplary service to the NAS Patuxent River community.
A native of Long Island, NY, Baker’s journey began once he graduated from Providence College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He completed his master’s in social work and was selected for the Health Services Collegiate Program for Clinical Social Work. Baker completed his clinical training requirement at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, where he served primarily in the Department of Oncology, providing counseling and medical advice for acutely ill patients and their families.
Deciding to embark on a career in the navy was a result of a transformative experience during Baker’s graduate studies while working with veterans at Northport VA Medical Center, in Northport, NY. Baker remarked, “I was inspired by the sacrifices and resilience of the Veteran population and felt the need to do something more proactive to help them heal.” Recognizing opportunities to provide solutions tailored to the unique mental health needs of the military community, Baker was compelled to promote catalytic change, for good. It was after his clinical training that Baker accepted a commission to the United States Navy.
Baker’s decision to pursue a naval career has been a measurable and significant success. He served as part of the Operational Stress Control and Readiness (OSCAR) Team at 1st Marine Division where he was the principle Mental Health Staff Officer responsible for the psychological resiliency of approximately 3,500 marines and sailors.
As the mental health advisor to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Surgeon, and Commanding General, Baker established embedded mental health capability for the 3rd MEF Information Group in Okinawa, Japan. During his tenure, he also served as the lead medical planner for the cooperative health engagement under the Humanitarian Civic Assistance component of Exercise Balikatan 2017. He completed the Plans, Operations, and Medical Intelligence (POMI) course and was subsequently the first Licensed Clinical Social Worker awarded the POMI sub-specialty.
Baker was then assigned to the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) and served as the Deputy Chief of the Naval Center for Combat and Operational Stress Control (NCCOSC). At NCCOSC, he worked to optimize the psychological readiness of sailors and marines through the development, aggregation, and dissemination of best practices and innovations in preventing psychological injuries. Baker fully developed Navy Medicine’s first comprehensive One Navy Medicine Mental Health Strategy which received unanimous concurrence from the Surgeon General and Navy Medicine Executive Staff.
The following awards and honors offer an additional glimpse of Baker’s distinguished service to date:
• 2024 Admiral Merlin O’Neill Award
• Navy Clinical Social Worker of the Year in 2019
• Meritorious Service Medal
• Two Navy Achievement Medals
• Two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals
U.S Army Colonel (Ret) Neil Johnson presented Baker with the Admiral Merlin O’Neill Award at the November NAS Patuxent River All-Hands recognition event. U.S. Navy photo by Patrick Gordon
• Armed Forces Service Medal
• Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
• Global War on Terrorism National Defense Medal
• Navy Marksmanship Ribbon (Sharpshooter)
• Navy Marksmanship Rifle (Expert) Medal
In his short time at NAS Patuxent River, Baker continues to advance and advocate for progressive behavioral health care and administer quality services in his role as a provider. As service members face chronic stress, operational fatigue, sleeplessness, and the challenges of adapting to rapidly changing technologies and mission requirements, it is important for them to know there is a path to mental wellness. Education and communication are key to spreading the message of prioritizing mental health and Baker has presented to multiple commands and executive leadership groups on the topic. One of Baker’s most significant discourses concerns the art of “Embracing Stress” as he speaks to discovering opportunities for growth, self-reflection, and balance in recognizing and leaning into perceived stressful situations. Stress has grown into a word with significant negative connotation and Baker is determined to flip the script and promote a positive and impactful relationship with stress. As Baker explains, “Stress can be a positive force that increases focus, builds resilience by overcoming challenges, and strengthens one’s ability to cope with stressors which leads to personal growth.”
Captain Jeremy J. Hawker is the Commanding Officer of (NMRTC) Patuxent River and serves concurrently as the Director of the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River. Hawker speaks to the significance of Baker’s impact, “LCDR Baker is a talented provider, who we cannot be more grateful for in supporting our community here at NAS Pax. His multifaceted approach in the management of behavioral health issues in the region is truly one of a kind and noted from the Flag level down to the deck plate. I have had senior level leaders tell me after listening to his briefs and engaging with him, that they sought behavioral health treatment because
of him, and they want to share the message that it is okay to seek treatment. He is truly a diamond in the rough, who provides support 24/7 for this community and we cannot appreciate him more.”
Through community education, professional engagement, and a relentless pursuit of quality treatment processes, Baker is dedicated to leaving a lasting positive impact. His commitment to fostering a culture of mental health awareness and support is inspiring, and his efforts are poised to significantly enhance the well-being of military personnel. He is a well-deserved recipient of the Admiral Melvin O’Neill Award. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “To leave the world a bit better . . . to know that even one life was breathed easier because you have lived –that is to have succeeded.” According to Emerson’s standard, Baker has, indeed, succeeded as there are many who have breathed easier for crossing his path.
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Baker presenting to the NAWCAD WOLF All Hands at the Lexington Square Theaters. Photo courtesy of NAWCAD WOLF Public Affairs
AWARDS NAS Patuxent River AWARDS
NAS Patuxent River Executive Officer Capt. Mark Zematis presents the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to BM1 Christina GibertHolmes for professional achievement in the performance of her duties while serving as Port Operations leading petty officer onboard NAS Patuxent River.
NAS Patuxent River Executive Officer Capt. Mark Zematis presents the Civilian Service Achievement Medal to Suszann Gatewood for professional achievement as MWR Theater manager January to November 2024.
NAS Patuxent River Executive Officer Capt. Mark Zematis presents the MWR Supervisor of the Year plaque to John Malinowski in appreciation of his outstanding contributions, loyal and dedicated service.
NAS Patuxent River Executive Officer Capt. Mark Zematis presents the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to ET2 Edward Pefley for professional achievement as the lead precision approach radar technician at Naval Air Station Patuxent River from March 2023 to November 2024.
NAS Patuxent River Executive Officer Capt. Mark Zematis presents an MWR supervisor of the quarter, 4th quarter FY24, to custodial worker lead Ashley Dixon for outstanding leadership of the Housekeeping Department at NRC Solomons.
NAS Patuxent River Executive Officer Capt. Mark Zematis presents an MWR certificate of appreciation to Daniel Hammett in recognition of his 36 years of outstanding service.
NAS Patuxent River Executive Officer Capt. Mark Zematis presents the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to Lt. Cmdr. Deidre Coulson-Tucker for meritorious service as operations officer for Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Eight from 2021 to 2024.
NAS Patuxent River Executive Officer Capt. Mark Zematis presents the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to AWS2 Francisco Borrero for professional achievement as the Search and Rescue petty officer during the 2024 Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic Unit SAR Evaluation at NAS Patuxent River in October 2024.
NAS Patuxent River Executive Officer Capt. Mark Zematis presents the MWR Employee of the Year plaque to Lakisha Mason in appreciation of her outstanding contributions, loyal and dedicated service.
NAS Patuxent River Executive Officer Capt. Mark Zematis presents an MWR certificate of appreciation to Paul Miller in recognition of his 20 years of outstanding service.
Santa Makes Appearance at Pax River Tree Lighting
Santa Claus, callsign “Big Red,” traded in his reindeer and sleigh for an MH-60S helicopter flown by NAS Patuxent River’s “SAR Dogs” Search and Rescue Squadron Dec. 6. The jolly elf’s visit to Pax River coincided with the Pax River MWR Tree Lighting, which featured games, food, and skating rink.
“I’m always happy to visit children of all ages to spread cheer and holiday spirit,” said Claus during his preflight check. “It just seems more fitting to do so in helicopter if I’m at Pax River, though.”
Claus noted his afinity for naval aviation, citing his thousands upon thousands of flight hours and aircrew status.
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