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TESTER Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Vol. 72, No. 27

ilitary installations have specific codes of conduct as well as rules, regulations and protocol procedures many civilians don’t know about. But, while on a military installation, civilians are expected to follow these protocols just as those in uniform. At NAS Patuxent River, the U.S. flag is raised every morning at 8 and at the same time, the national anthem is played — and heard — across the installation through the loudspeaker system. And every evening at sundown, the U.S. flag is lowered with the playing of taps through the loudspeaker system. At both times, everyone on base — military and civilians — are required to stop and render the proper respect when they are outdoors.

In a vehicle: If driving a vehicle, pull the car over, stop and sit quietly until

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New Maternity Leave Policy Page 3

Fleet Readiness Center Day Page 4

Celebrating 72 Years of Community Partnership

Respect the Colors From NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Office

World Police and Fire Games Competitor

the music comes to an end. Not all motorists may be able to hear the music, but if you notice other vehicles stopping, it is disrespectful to go around them — stop and render the proper respect.

Civilians and Military not in uniform:

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‘See something, say something’ Employees prompted to safeguard CAC

Civilians and military personnel not in uniform are expected to stop, face the ﬂagpole, or music if the ﬂagpole location is unknown, place your right hand over your heart and remain in that position until the music stops. If wearing a hat, it’s customary to remove it.

Outside in uniform: Military personnel in uniform are expected to stop, face the ﬂagpole, or music if the ﬂagpole location is unknown, stand at attention and salute until the last note is played. Military and civilians aboard any military installation are expected to respect the Colors.

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

Protecting and securing your common access card, or CAC, is a duty and responsibility of every military member and government employee. By Shawn Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

id you forget to remove your common access card (CAC) at the end of the work day? Maybe you left it hanging on your rearview mirror in your vehicle?

Little things like these might seem harmless, but they can give unauthorized personnel the opportunity they need to access the installation undetected. “Leaving your CAC allows it to be easily stolen, duplicated or modified,” said Philip Moore, NAS

Patuxent River antiterrorism officer and physical security specialist. “The CAC can be modified in such a way that could open the door to a potential of different scenarios.

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Pax Clinic enrollment now open to retirees and their family

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs or the first time in more than 10 years, enrollment at Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River (NHCPR) is open to retirees and their family members for primary care with their Medical Home Port Teams. “Medical Home Port (MHP) is accessible, comprehensive, coordinated, compassionate and effective family-centered care,” said Cmdr. Jessica Bain, director for healthcare business. “It’s a partnership between the patient and their team, with an assigned primary care provider.” Bain explained that

Enrollment details

If you are a retiree or retiree family member interested in receiving your primary care at Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River, please contact the Health Beneﬁts Advisor, Bill Jones, at 301-342-4061 for further assistance and enrollment details. NHCPR recently added staff in order to meet the needs of their patient population. “We’re ensuring that provider billets are not gapped and that we have the correct ratio of patients to providers in order to meet our access-to-care standards and continue to provide exceptional health care,” she said. “We’re also careful to ensure we have the right types of

providers to meet our patient needs.” Currently, NHCPR has two MHP teams with four providers each. “Each team has two physicians and one physician assistant,” Bain noted. “One team has an Independent Duty Corpsman, and the other has a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.” In addition to the beneﬁt

of an MHP, retiree beneﬁciaries will not have a co-pay for care received at NHCPR, or for specialty care if they go to the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic and Surgery Center at Joint Base Andrews, or Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda. “We currently have [nearly 8,000] enrolled to MHP with approximately 2,000 appointments a month available,” Bain added. NHCPR specializes in family practice, specifically the MHP model, providing routine and acute medical care with the ancillary support of pharmacy, laboratory, immunizations and radiology. It is accredited by the National

Technology and patient care Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River facilitates patient care by using the following up-to-date technology: • Relay Health Secure email system allowing patients to coordinate their needs and communicate directly with their provider and medical team • TRICARE Online Make appointments, ﬁll prescriptions and access test results at www.tricareonline.com • NHCPR Telephone App Available for your smart phone providing easy access to phone numbers, customer service and important web-based links. The clinic can also send notiﬁcations in the case of weather-related closures via the application. Committee for Quality Assurance as a Level III patientcentered medical home port

and recently earned accreditation by The Joint Commission.

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Morale, Welfare and Recreation launches new website

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

he new Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) website is up and running, and visitors will find it all-inclusive, informative and user-friendly. Besides the detailed information listed under individual categories such as Child and Youth, Fitness and Sports, Recreation, NRC Solomons, Events, and Support Services at NAS Patuxent River, website users can easily click on other installations in the Naval District Washington Region — under the Welcome Aboard tab — to see what’s going on there as well. “All of the websites across the NDW Region are linked together, so you can go from Pax to any other installation,” explained Dave Cardinale, Pax River’s marketing director. “It’s a way to keep people informed so if they wanted to find out what’s going on in Annapolis for the weekend,

www.NavyMWRPaxRiver.com • One-stop site for all Morale, Welfare and Recreation activities and events • Hyperlinks to event-speciﬁc pages throughout the NDW Region • Hours of operation, contact information for all MWR facilities • Sign-up for weekly eNews • Direct link to Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) for immediate feedback. for example, they could easily do that.” In addition to the new dot-com site loading faster than the former CNIC site, a big plus on the events page is the direct hyperlinks for every scheduled upcoming event. “Just click on the event name and it’ll take you to the event-speciﬁc page with all the details you need to know,” Cardinale said. The new site is also interactive. Whether you’re visiting the pages of Center Stage Theater, River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center, West Basin Marina, or the Navy Exchange

— to name just a few — users have the option to input their email address to receive MWR’s weekly eNews. “Also included on each webpage is a ‘rate us’ link that takes you directly to ICE (Interactive Customer Evaluation) where customers can provide immediate feedback,” Cardinale said. “Pages also note addresses, phone numbers and hours of operation; there’s even a link for directions.” But the customer service doesn’t stop there. “We’re currently testing a mobile phone app that we hope to have available soon,” Cardi-

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

NAS Patuxent River MWR recently premiered a new all-inclusive website featuring faster loading time and an events page with direct hyperlinks to pertinent details for every scheduled event. nale noted. “And, eventually, we’re hoping the site will allow e-commerce, so if someone goes to the ITT

page and sees tickets for King’s Dominion, they’ll be able to purchase them directly from the website

— but that’s in the works for the future.” The new website officially kicked-off June 22.

Never back down

Pax ﬁreﬁghter competes in World Police and Fire Games By Shawn Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

irefighter Thomas Green, assigned to NAS Patuxent River Fire and Emergency Services (Naval District Washington Fire and Emergency Services Division) competed in the triathlon portion of the World Police and Fire Games (WPAFG) July 3. WPAFG is an athletic competition for police officers, firefighters and other first responders that takes place every two years. The competitors compete in Olympic-style events with some tailored more toward first responders’ duties. The games, conducted primarily in Fairfax County, Virginia, brought more than 12,000 first responders and 30,000 visitors from around

the world into the region for the competition. Green, who completed his first triathlon last year onboard NAS Pax River, placed sixth overall out of 11 in the heavyweight category, finishing with an official time of three hours, one minute, 44 seconds. “Once I saw how close the competition was, I knew I had to enter,” Green said. “I was excited and nervous. You experience a lot of emotions all at once. I was happy to compete, despite pre-race jitters. “There were a lot of elite athletes at the games but I wasn’t backing down,” he said. “I was ready to go head-to-head with my fellow first responders, so when everything started, I came out and did the best job that I could.

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

Thomas Green, NAS Patuxent River Fire and Emergency services, was among more than 12,000 ﬁrst responders competing in the annual World Police and Fire Games, July 3. “It wasn’t just about winning,” Green said. “It’s also about the camaraderie

and friendships you form with people from across the globe.”

Green said while the triathlon was tough, training for the race was tougher.

“Preparing for a triathlon is hard work,” Green noted. “Most training days, I’m up and training by 6 a.m. I train on my days off and sometimes at night. I swim anywhere from 2,200 to 2,500 meters three days a week, ride 25 miles three days a week and run four days a week. Sometimes, I combine two different disciplines into one workout.” Green also lauded the support he’s received from fellow first responders. “My co-workers and supervisors are world class and their support has been fantastic,” Green said. “Since I signed up for the games, three other firefighters have approached me about competing in 2017 in Montreal, Canada.”

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COMMANDANT’S CORNER Team NDW, As I assume my duties as the 89th Commandant of Naval District Washington, I want to thank you for the warm welcome you’ve extended to me and my family. It’s an honor and a privilege to serve with Rear Adm. Yancy Lindsey 89th Naval District you in this hisWashington Commandant toric and storied place. In my short time on board, your dedication, professionalism and teamwork is evident in the folks I’ve met and the places I’ve visited. I look forward to working with you to execute our vitally important mission and support our men and women in uniform and their families. I also look forward to getting around the region soon to meet you, see your duties and responsibilities, understand your challenges and hear your ideas for improvement/change. NDW continues to excel every day at supporting the Navy’s primary warfighting mission. From renewable energy and conservation programs, to world-class wounded warrior care, to a center of excellence for naval aviation, to a flagship educational institution where the Navy is developing tomorrow’s leaders, and many places in between, you are providing sustainable facilities and meaningful quality of life programs to allow our more than 200 mission-oriented tenant commands to focus on their operational missions. In closing, I wish for you and your family and friends an enjoyable and safe summer season. Thank you again for the warm welcome, and for your commitment and dedication. What you do each and every day makes a difference for our Navy and our nation.

AIR 6.0 Hot Topics Forum: Supporting the Fleet 12:30-4 p.m. July 14 Center Stage Theater NAVAIR Logistics and Industrial Operations (AIR 6.0) invites the NAVAIR community to its Hot Topics Forum, “Supporting the Fleet,” July 14. Featured speakers include Marine Corps Col. William Dunn, presenting warfighter perspective from real-world operational experience; and Capt. Timothy Pfannenstein, commanding ofﬁcer of Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, discussing the importance of depot planning and operations. Members of NAVAIR’s geographically separated sites may participate via video teleconference. For more information, contact Mike Overs at michael.overs@navy.mil or 301-757-9710.

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Coast Guard evaluates unmanned aircraft

U.S. Navy photo by Emily Strotman

Nate Clutch, an AeroVironment employee gets ready to hand-launch a small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) into the air during a demonstration of the company’s technology at Webster Outlying Field June 11. The event, which is part of the Robotic Aircraft for Maritime Public Safety project, allowed the U.S. Coast Guard and other organizations to evaluate small UAS capabilities for missions such as search and rescue and surveillance. Five vendors were chosen to showcase their UAS’ potential in a series of demonstrations. NAVAIR’s Coast Guard Coordination Ofﬁce, which coordinates support for a majority of the Coast Guard’s aviation initiatives, took part in the event.

Interested in attending the U.S. Naval Academy?

Servicemembers between the ages of 17 and 23 years are invited to attend a brieﬁng:

9-10:30 a.m. July 10 Building 2189, Frank Knox Building; Room 152 Basic requirements for eligibility:

• Must be a United States citizen by induction day • Good moral character; leadership abilities • At least 17 years, but no older than 23 on July 1 of the year entering the Academy • Unmarried • Not pregnant • No dependents

• High school GPA of 2.8 or better • SAT or ACT scores no older than two years • College courses recommended: math, chemistry, English Candidates may bring transcripts and test scores for screening by ﬂeet coordinator. Deadline to apply for the Class of 2020 is Dec. 31, 2015. Deadline for all completed applications and recommendations is Feb. 1, 2016. NAS Patuxent River point of contact is Navy Counselor 1st Class Kristy Horne, at kristy.horne@navy. mil. U.S. Naval Academy point-of-contact is Fleet Coordinator, Chief Logistics Specialist Regino, at regino@usna.edu.

SECNAV announces new maternity leave policy From the Office of the Chief of Information

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced that effective immediately, women who serve in the Navy and Marine Corps will have 18 weeks of maternity leave available to use during the ﬁrst year of her child’s life. “In the Navy and the Marine Corps, we are continually looking for ways to recruit and retain the best people,” Mabus said. “We have incredibly talented women who want to serve, and they also want to be mothers and have the time to fulﬁll that important role the right way. We can do that for them. Meaningful maternity leave when it matters most is one of the best ways that we can support the women who serve our country. This flexibility is an investment in our people and our Services, and a safe-

guard against For families, losing skilled increased s e r v i c e time followmembers.” ing the birth Departof her child ment of has tangible Defense benefits for Instructhe physical tion 1327.06, and psychoLeave and Liblogical health erty Procedures for U.S. Navy graphic of both mother the Department, charges and child. For the Navy Secretaries of the Mili- and Marine Corps, there tary Departments with is the likelihood that publishing departmental women will return to and guidance in accordance stay in her career, yieldwith the DoD instruc- ing higher readiness and tion. Under the section retention for the services. that delegates to the Sec“When the women retary the ability to des- in our Navy and Marine ignate the level of control Corps answer the call for convalescent leave to serve, they are makthat exceeds 30 days, ing the difficult choice Secretary Mabus has di- to be away from their rected that commanding children -—sometimes ofﬁcers grant additional for prolonged periods of convalescent leave up to time — so that they can 84 days beyond the cur- do the demanding jobs rently authorized 42 days that we ask them to do.” of convalescent leave Mabus said. “With infollowing the birth of a creased maternity leave, child. we can demonstrate the

commitment of the Navy and Marine Corps to the women who are committed to serve.” The policy will also apply retroactively to any woman who has been authorized convalescent leave following the birth of a child since Jan. 1, 2015. Under the new policy, commanding officers are required to grant to a woman up to a total of 18 weeks, using a combination of maternity leave and convalescent leave beyond 30 days. A mother does not need to take all of her leave at once; however, she is only entitled to the use of this type of leave within one year of her child’s birth. The Department of the Navy’s increase in maternity leave is the latest in a series of personnel initiatives announced by the Secretary of the Navy.

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Fleet Readiness Center Day gives NAVAIR employees new insight By Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jessica Bryant Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs

eaders from the F/A-18 community at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia, along with Naval Acquisition Development Program (NADP) employees, got a chance to see how important they are to Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (FRCMA), during the center’s FRC Day, June 2. The event, hosted by FRCMA and its commanding officer, Capt. Joseph Rodriguez, gave attendees the opportunity to get a clear understanding of the maintenance actions taking place at the center and to hear how they can better support the timely repair of aircraft for the fleet. The NADP employees, all of whom support NAVAIR Logistics and Industrial Operations (AIR 6.0), were able to see NAVAIR’s assets — such as components, engines and airframe composites — as they undergo their respective depot maintenance. The event was also an opportunity to discuss challenges and maintenance trends the command needs to be aware of. “While working in logis-

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Continued from 1 “All of which have the potential to cause damage to our national security in some way,” Moore explained. According to a Naval District Washington all hands message sent in June, non-traditional threats have become a real concern within the military protection community within the National Capital Region. The mes-

U.S. Navy photo by Jessica Bryant

Master Chief Aircraft Maintenanceman Ronald Taylor, from the Power Plants Division at Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Oceana, Va., explains the maintenance and repair process of jet engines to Fleet Readiness Center Day attendees, June 2. Leaders from the F/A-18 community at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana and NAVAIR’s Naval Acquisition Development Program (NADP) employees went to FRC Day to gain a better understanding of the work taking place at the facility.

procedures. For instance, aircraft or gear in need of repair that is marked Beyond Capability of Maintenance (BCM), requires it to be sent to FRCMA because it is either too expensive to repair on-site, or there are parts that cannot be ordered. Learning this helped attendees understand why some items take more time to repair than others. “My intent was to become more familiar with the intermediate support,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jae Smith, Maintenance Material Control Officer at Fighter Squadron Composite (VFC) 12. “Being stationed prior at an FRC, I recognized a lot of the processes. However, using Beyond Capable Maintenance was brand new to me,” he said. In all, participants valued the opportunity to see the people that they support. “Creating a partnership is necessary,” said Marine Corps Lt. Col. Greg Hoffman, commanding officer of Marine Aviation Training Support Group (MTSG) 33. “The key is becoming familiar with the processes and procedures that are handled by each individual and getting to know the faces behind the scenes.”

tics, we hear about maintenance and sustainment from an overarching perspective,” said Joshua Butler, an NADP member and computer scientist at NAS Patuxent River. Being at the FRCMA facility allowed us to envision the topics and activities from a firsthand perspective, making our

work experience more valuable and rewarding.” Participants toured the facilities to see where the work happens and to get insight into the importance of each individual’s role. Many were enlightened on details and functionalities they didn’t know existed prior to the tour.

“We were able to see the repair capabilities available at FRCMA so that we know where a specific capability lies and can utilize that information in the future,” said Tiffany Smith, an NADP member and chemical engineer for NAVAIR. “The most interesting part was going to the ordnance

part of the facility and seeing that weapons were getting repaired. I hadn’t realized that that was even possible.” The F/A-18 leaders in attendance were able to see how FRCMA provides maintenance to their aircraft and gear, and gave them insight into some of the

sage also noted that the surveillance by criminal elements of military installations has increased greatly in the past few months. “Security is the responsibility of every individual,” Moore said. “Suspicious behavior should be reported immediately to the security department by anyone who witnesses it.” In the era of identity theft and terrorism, protecting and securing a military identiﬁcation card is paramount. According to CAC.mil there are many

reasons to safeguard your CAC.

Securing your CAC

tering, damaging, lending, counterfeiting or using these cards in any unauthorized manner is subject to ﬁne or imprisonment or both. Protecting and securing your military identiﬁcation card, or your common access card, is a duty and responsibility of every military member and government employee.

ments. More importantly,

Privacy

or to report a stolen or lost

Information stored on a CAC CACs contain selected, abbreviated data relating to your work functions or benefits and privileges provided as a military servicemember, DOD civilian, or DOD contractor. Sensitive data such as passwords or highly personal medical information are not contained on your CAC. Eligible beneficiaries also have a DOD Benefits Number printed on their ID card.

To protect the information on your CAC, you should never tell anyone your personal identiﬁcation number (PIN) or write it down where it can be easily found. Your PIN should be kept secure at all times, just like your social security number. Even if you enter the incorrect PIN three times consecutively, the card is designed to lock you out, so you cannot access your information. Any person willfully al-

The CAC meets or exceeds applicable privacy laws and Geneva Convention require-

the data it stores can only be accessed through secure CAC applications. In fact, the information stored on a CAC cannot be accessed without: • A PIN • System access to the secure CAC applications required to interpret the data For more information CAC, call the NAS Security Department at 301-7576748.

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Congratulations Ensign Jared Chieco

Guerrero set to take charge of Navy Lodge Hawaii

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

NAS Patuxent River held a commissioning ceremony for Ensign Jared Chieco at St. Nicholas Chapel July 1. While assigned to Pax River, he served as the NAS Pax River Security Department leading petty officer and was selected as NAS Patuxent River Junior Sailor of the Quarter twice, Naval District Washington (NDW) Junior Sailor of the Year, NAS Patuxent River Senior Sailor of the Quarter, NDW Sailor of the Quarter, NAS Senior Sailor of the Year and NDW Senior Sailor of the Year. While commissioned, Chieco will serve as a limited duty officer (LDO) in the security officer career field. LDOs are technical experts selected from the enlisted ranks. Both LDO and chief warrant officer (CWO) programs provide outstanding senior enlisted personnel the opportunity to compete for a commission without the requirement of a college degree. Combined, these two communities make up 11 percent of the officer corps.

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U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

Rachel Guerrero, NAS Patuxent River Navy Lodge general manager, receives a command coin from Capt. Heidi Fleming, NAS Patuxent River commanding ofﬁcer June 8. Guerrero, who was recently promoted to Navy Lodge Hawaii general manager, will depart Pax at the end of the month.

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Center Stage Theater

News Briefs ON BASE

• Movie Line: 301-342-5033

OPM Breach Updates As the federal investigation of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) data breach continues, an OPM Breach Frequently Asked Questions document will continue to be updated with the latest information and is available on the OPM website, www.opm.gov.

• Reservations: 301-342-3648 • Ticket Prices: E-1 to E-5 category: adults, $3.50 and youths ages 6-11, $2.50. All others: adults, $4.50; youths ages 6-11, $3.50. • 3-D glasses: $1 • Authorized ID required for admission Thursday, July 9 6:30 p.m., Entourage (Rated: R, 2 hrs.) Movie star Vincent Chase, together with his boys, Eric, Turtle and Johnny, are back- and back in business with super agent-turnedstudio head Ari Gold. Some of their ambitions have changed, but the bond between them remains strong as they navigate the capricious and often cutthroat world of Hollywood. Friday, July 10 6:30 p.m., Jurassic World (3D) (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 4 mins.) The story unfolds 22 years after the events of “Jurassic Park,” in a fully functional resort on Isla Nublar that sees more than 20,000 visitors a day. Guests arrive by boat from Costa Rica, and the new park includes a biological preserve, a safari, a zoo, and a theme park type setting. The island also contains a luxury resort with hotels, restaurants, nightlife, and golf. And, of course, unprecedented up-close access to real, living dinosaurs — the full execution of John Hammond’s dream. But humanity’s continuing efforts to dominate nature generate unexpected, and dangerous, results. 9:30 p.m., Insidious Chapter 3 (Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 38 mins.) This chilling prequel, set before the haunting of the Lambert

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family, reveals how gifted psychic Elise Rainier reluctantly agrees to use her ability to contact the dead in order to help a teenage girl who has been targeted by a dangerous supernatural entity. Saturday, July 11 4 p.m., Jurassic World (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 4 mins.)

ed: PG-13, 2 hrs. 4 mins.) 5 p.m., Jurassic World (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 4 mins.) Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14 Theater is not open

9:30 p.m., Spy (Rated: R, 2 hrs.) Susan Cooper is an unassuming, deskbound CIA analyst, and the unsung hero behind the Agency’s most dangerous missions. But when her partner falls off the grid and another top agent is compromised, she volunteers to go deep undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent a global disaster.

Wednesday, July 15 3 p.m., Frozen (Free Showing) (Rated: PG, 1 hr. 48 mins.) Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey-teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven-to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.

Sunday, July 12 2 p.m., Jurassic World (3D) (Rat-

6:30 p.m., Jurassic World (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 4 mins.)

7 p.m., Insidious Chapter 3 (Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 38 mins.)

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NAVAIR International Programs Community Town Hall 8-10:30 a.m. July 14 Center Stage Theater The International Programs Office (IPO) invites NAVAIR’s foreign military sales community to a town hall to hear DOD and NAVAIR subject matter experts discuss foreign disclosure, anti-tamper policies and considerations for international classified material transportation. The featured speaker is Mark E. Smith from the office of the Undersecretary of Defense for policy at the Defense Technology Security Administration. Members of NAVAIR’s geographically separated sites may participate via video teleconference. For more information, contact Saadiq Sadruddin at saadiq.sadruddin@navy.mil or 301-757-6682. If You See Something, Say Something Public safety is everyone’s responsibility. If you see suspicious activity, report it to local law enforcement or to a person of authority; this includes suspicious aerial activity. Describe specifically what you observed, including: Who or what you saw; when you saw it; where it occurred; and why it’s suspicious. Where’s Gnorman? Somewhere in this issue, we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Anyone spotting Gnorman can email

tester@dcmilitary.com or phone 301-342-4163 now through 5 p.m. Monday with a brief description of where he’s located. One name is drawn from correct entries and wins a Center Stage Theater movie ticket. The same person cannot win more than once per month. Last week’s winner was Lorraine Rardin, who found Gnorman on Page 2 in the scouting project photo. OFF BASE Historic St. Mary’s City Waives Admission for Military Families Through Labor Day Active-duty military and their families can visit Historic St. Mary’s City free this summer as the museum joins more than 2,000 Blue Star Museums across the county. Historic St. Mary’s City is a museum of living history and archaeology on the site of Maryland’s first capital in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For more information about this program or the museum, contact the Visitor Center at 240-895-4990, 800-SMC-1634 or info@DIGShistory.org. Lunch and Learn: Ready Your Forces for Career Success 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 15 Joint Base Andrews Theater University of Maryland University College, Pearson VUE, and Joint Base Andrews Education and Training will be hosting a lunch and learn to discuss credentialing programs that translate military training and experience into professional qualifications for military career advancement and successful transition to high demand civilian jobs. Lunch provided but please RSVP because space is limited: https://docs.google.com/fo

rms/d/1hQdRY7qJVGFrncwwdxcX XwNV0-11YFvaaRM7wzOEDWQ/ viewform. Available to all ranks and branches. New Children’s Chorus Hosts Free “Summer Sing” Workshops 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 16 and Aug. 6 Hollywood United Methodist Church With the launch of the Chesapeake Children’s Chorus (CCC) due in mid-August, the program’s directors will lead two free evening workshops open for youths entering grades 2-8. Participants will sing vocal warm-ups and music, play ice-breaker style games and prepare for the audition process. Students interested in joining CCC for its inaugural season should plan to audition on Thursday, August 13. For additional information contact Lori Beth Sink, 336-239-5157. Introduction to Sailing 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 20-24 and Aug. 3-7 Tall Timbers Marina Basic course in small boat (dinghy) sailing and an introduction to competitive high school sailing for ages 12 years and older. Cost $250 per student; class size limited to 12 students. Visit http:// sailingcenterchesapeake.org/summer-courses/ to sign up. St. Nicholas Chapel Services Schedule Protestant Services • 11 a.m. to 12:10 Sundays in the Religious Program Center located next to the Chapel Catholic Services • Catholic Rosary prayer service 11:35 a.m. weekdays in the Chapel • Bible Studies All Bible studies have been suspended for the summer

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What’s Happening With MWR For all MWR news, events and programs visit www.NavyMWRPaxRiver.com.

essary. There will be wine and drinks available to purchase from the bar.

Phone directory Information, Tickets and Travel Office 301-342-3648 Drill Hall 301-757-3943 River’s Edge 301-342-3656 NRC Solomons 410-326-6903 Fleet & Family Support Center 301-342-4911 Center Stage Theater 301-342-5033 Customized Creations 301-342-6293 Rassieur Youth Center 301-342-1694

NRC Solomons Dive-In Theater 9 p.m. July 10 Riverside Aquatics Complex Featuring: Penguins of Madagascar (PG)

River’s Edge Open for lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays Cooking Class with Chef Doug Mackey 4-8 p.m. July 22 River’s Edge Chef Mackey teaches you how to prepare these delicious recipes with the summer’s bountiful fresh ingredients: chicken breast Chesapeake, summer garden salad and berries Foster for dessert. $18.95 Nonmembers; $15.95 Members; $ 8.95 Children 6-11. Customized Creations Paint N’ Party 4:30-8 p.m. July 30 Bald Eagle Pub We will be painting a picture of Water Lilies in the Moon Light. All materials will be in included in the price of $35 per person. You will leave with a beautiful 16x20 inch canvas. The scene will be drawn out, no experience nec-

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Movie in the Park 9 p.m. July 11 Light House Park Featuring: Home (PG) Rassieur Youth Center Minute to Win it! 6:30-8 p.m. July 31 Rassieur Youth Center Challenging tasks using household items. 60 seconds on the clock. Think you can do it? You’ve got a Minute to Win It. Join the Rassieur Youth Center for an evening of activities that will prove to be more difficult than you expect. This event is open to all with base access. ITT Tickets available Washington Nationals Baltimore Orioles Navy Football Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Bowie Baysox Garden Plot Rentals Now available Plot size: 30’x75’. Cost: $30 plus a $15 refundable clean up deposit for each plot rented. Call 301-342-3508. Ruddy Duck Adventures MWR now offers a discount

on adventure packages through Ruddy Duck Adventures! They offer kayaking, nature exhibits, stand up paddle-boarding, sculpture gardens, boat rides and more in the Southern Maryland area! All offered with All-inclusive packages to help you get the most out of your adventure. Visit the website at http://www.ruddyduckadventures.com/ and use coupon code: 114 Available for all Pax River Patrons. Drill Hall Summer Hours: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and holidays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays Beach Workouts 7-8 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Cedar Point Beach Beach workouts are open to all station personnel. No reason to register, just show up and remember to wear light clothes and bring water. IronMan Triathlon Summer Challenge Through Aug. 31 Complete an IronMan Triathlon at your own pace by logging your workouts between June 1 and August 31 and receive a completion T-shirt. Energy Zone Ballroom Dancing 6-8 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 20 in Studio A. No class on Aug. 9.

Fleet and Family Support Center All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center in Building 2090 off Bundy Road unless otherwise noted. Classes are open to active-duty and retired military and Reservists. Reservations are necessary and can be made at FFSC or by calling 301-342-4911.

too! If you would like an information packet on how to prepare for Hurricanes, Severe Weather, and other potential emergencies, please stop by the Fleet and Family Support Center (21993 Bundy Rd, BLDG. 2090) to get your FREE information bag.

Classes Playgroup at Glenn Forest Community Center: 10-11 a.m. Thursdays 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children: noon to 2 p.m. July 14, 21 and 28 Ombudsman Assembly: 6-7:30 p.m. July 14 Car Buying: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 15 Résumé Writing: 1-4 p.m. July 15

Clinical Counseling Services Clinical Counseling services can directly improve the quality of life of service members and their family by addressing the stressors facing today’s military. To make an appointment with a counselor, call 301-3424911 or 202-685-6019.

Ready Navy www.ready.navy.mil Summer starts on June 21, and hazardous weather conditions will

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) EFMP is a DOD program that addresses the special needs of military families. Sailors with an exceptional family member — a family member with special needs such as a medical or educational disability — are

encouraged to enroll in the EFMP so the Navy can do its part in caring for EFM needs. For more information, please contact the EFMP coordinator at 301-757-1861. Financial Counseling Services The Personal Financial Educator can help individuals and families in managing their finances, resolving financial problems and to reach long-term goals. Take control of your finances and make an appointment with a counselor by calling 301-3425442. Find Your Command Ombudsman Find out who your Ombudsman is. Visit www.ombudsmanregistry. org, click on “Contact Your Ombudsman” and follow the prompts, or call 301-757-1861 to speak with the NAS Patuxent River Ombudsman Coordinator.

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Around Town Southern Maryland Film Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 11 Leonardtown Movies will be showing at eight venues in Leonardtown. Selected showings will feature Q&A with filmmakers and you’ll have a chance to talk with filmmakers during several Meet and Greets throughout the day. All-day tickets are $20 for adult; $10 children under 12 years. Half day tickets - either 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. are also available for $12 adult/$7 child. Same day tickets are cash only and $5 more. All ticketholders are invited to St. Mary’s Ryken High School for the closing awards and appreciation event at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public are panel discussions regarding Film as Art, Film & the Community and Getting into the Film Industry, to be held at the College of Southern Maryland. For more information, visit www.smdff.org or email smdfilmfest@gmail.com. Crafternoons 1-4 p.m. Through Aug. 6 Leonardtown library, Tuesdays Lexington Park library, Wednesdays Charlotte Hall library, Thursdays Kids of all ages can drop in and complete a weekly craft project. Supplies are provided.

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Sharkfest! 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11 Calvert Marine Museum Live sharks will be featured in the Corbin Pavilion. The museum will be full of hands-on opportunities to explore the diversity of sharks and their remarkable history on planet Earth. Learn fascinating ‘sharktoids’, examine evidence of prehistoric sharks, paint a shark mural, make a shark craft, get your face painted ($5 fee), play the Shark Game Show, and take your picture in the life-size jaws of a Megalodon

shark. Rocknoceros will perform original rock music for children at 11a.m. and 2 p.m. Regular museum admission applies; CMM members are free. Full STEAM Ahead: Beautiful Butterflies 1-4 p.m. July 12 Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center Murray Arts Building Encourage your young children to explore science, technology, engineering, ART and math — and turn STEM into STEAM. Injected with creativity and fun, each session will help children explore, observe, ask questions and make predictions about the world around them as they create and play. Designed for toddlers, preschoolers and their accompanying adults. Admission is free no registration required. Teen Playwriting Workshop 9:30 a.m. to noon July 13 Calvert library, Prince Frederick Teens write and perform a reader’s theatre for a week of Calvert Library Summer Fun performances. Directed by Lori Willis of FollowSpot Productions. Registration required at 410-535-0291, 301-855-1862 or http://calvertlibrary.info. Community Blood Drive 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 13 MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital depends on generous, committed neighbors to support its life-saving services and they will be hosting a blood drive. To register, call Health Connections at 301-475-6019. Vascular Screening Fair 5-8 p.m. July 15 MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown Individuals with vascular disease may never notice the symptoms.

Anyone who is older than 50, is a smoker, has diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol is at a greater risk for vascular disease. Attend free vascular screenings and an educational presentation on vascular disease by a MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital vascular surgeon. Available at the screening will be artery scans in the neck, abdomen and ankles; blood pressure checks; and ankle-brachial index (ABI) test checks. Screenings are by appointment only. Call 410-573-9483 ext. 202 for information and appointments. Fossil Field Experience 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 18 Calvert Marine Museum Pre-registration required. Go to a local beach with a trained educator to search for fossils. Get a special tour of the fossil hall. Ages 8 and up. Cost: $20, includes museum admission. Space is limited. Call 410-3262042 ext. 41. Poker Run to Benefit Operation Warrior Refuge 9-10:30 a.m. July 18 American Legion Post 255, Ridge Kickstands up at 10 a.m.; last bike or car out by 11 a.m. $20 per poker hand. Prizes, fun, games, auction, food and music. For more information visit www.owr22.org. Preregister at http://bit.ly/1fbg41g. Rain date July 25. • Discover other things to do throughout the area by visiting: St. Mary’s County events: www.visitstmarysmd.com/ events-entertainment/ Calvert County events: www.co.cal.md.us Charles County events: www.charlescountymd.gov/ calendar-date/month

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Smith Island Cruises Let Freedom Ring

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