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TESTER Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Vol. 72, No. 29

Pax’s Four-legged Security Force Page 2

Farewell to PMA-265 Program Manager Page 3

Naval Air Trafﬁc Management System Page 6

Celebrating 72 Years of Community Partnership

July 23, 2015

Pax kicks it into high gear

Motorcycle safety course helps protect riders Required Gear

• Eye Protection

Protective eye devices designed for motorcycle operaA helmet meeting Department tors (impact or shatter resisof Transportation, Snell Memo- tant safety glasses, goggles, rial Foundation Certiﬁcation or wrap around glasses sealing the eye, or face shield properly host nation certiﬁcation shall attached to the helmet) shall be worn and properly fasbe properly worn. A windtened under the chin. Fake or novelty helmets are prohibited shield or standard sunglasses or standard eye wear alone are not proper eye protection

• Head Protection

• Foot Protection Sturdy over the ankle footwear that affords protection for the feet and ankles shall be worn • Protective Clothing Riders and passengers shall wear long-sleeved shirt or jacket, long trousers, and fullﬁngered gloves or mittens designed for use on a motorcycle. Personnel attending training courses on base may wear appropriate civilian attire. U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

NAS Patuxent River hosted a motorcycle safety course July 21. Motorcycle safety courses are provided to help protect motorcycle riders by raising their awareness of their bikes and their surroundings. Courses include: Basic Rider Courses 1 and 2, the Advanced Rider Course, and Motorcycle Sport bike Rider Course. According to the National Highway Trafﬁc Safety Administration, 4,957 motorcyclists were killed in motor vehicle trafﬁc crashes in 2012-an increase of 7 percent from the 4,630 motorcyclists killed in 2011. For online course registration, please visit http://www.navymotorcyclerider.com/ or https://esams.cnic.navy.mil/esams_gen_2/loginesams.aspx.

River’s Edge set to launch ChowNow application By Shawn Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs atrons of River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center (RECCC) will soon have access to an updated mobile phone application for ordering food for pickup. “We are close to launching the ChowNow application,” said Douglas Arnett, RECCC general manager. “It will be available for both Apple and Android products. We are excited for this new program. It gives RECCC the opportunity to offer the same food from our ala cart menu and is a creative way to expand our brand to people who may not be familiar with our products. The staff is very receptive and enthusiastic as we move this project forward.”

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

Douglas Arnett, River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center (RECCC) general manager, explains the uses of the ChowNow website and mobile applications. ChowNow will enable patrons of RECCC to order food for pickup exclusively through the application.

Once the application is set up on the phone it will simplify the process. The menu and pricing will streamline our services.

Arnett, who recently arrived from NAS Corpus Christi, expects the application will be well received by current patrons as well as potentially new customers. “When you look around you see many people on their phones,” Arnett said. “It’s become the preferred tool of communication for the younger generation. Once the application is set up on the phone it will simplify the process. The menu and pricing will streamline our services.”

“Once food is ordered, the application will send a message to an iPad we have here at RECCC,” Arnett explained. “The order will ring like a phone telling the cashier that we have an order. The order will then be sent to the kitchen and when the patron comes to pick up their food, it’s already been paid for, so there is no monetary transaction between the customer and our team. “It will be very quick,

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MWDs: Pax River’s four-legged security force

Program Management Community Leadership Book Club

By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

U.S Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Kegan Dolde stands with his canine partner Theo, NAS Patuxent River’s newest Military Working Dog. Theo, a Dutch Shepherd, is two years old and reported for duty in early July. Dolde, who has been at Pax River a little more than one year, is Theo’s handler and caretaker.

NAS Patuxent River currently has five Military Working Dogs (MWDs) and three handlers. Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio is the MWD program manager and provides dogs to all branches of the armed services. As a new team, it’s important for the handler and MWD to bond through play and daily workouts at Pax River’s training/obedience obstacle course. Handlers, such as MA2 Kegan Dolde, pictured, must undergo three months of certification training and know how to control and care for their canine partner, learn basic obedience commands and the proper procedures for patrolling and searching an area. Training for handlers and their MWDs is ongoing, with the pair having to meet stringent weekly requirements. Pax River MWDs are used not only to sniff out contraband or locate and attack a perpetrator; they also provide a psychological deterrent to potential wrong-doers. On average, MWDs serve about eight years and, following retirement, are allowed to be adopted by former handlers or other qualified civilians. Shepherds and Belgian Malinois are breeds most often used as MWDs because of their high energy, intelligence, athleticism and loyalty. Dogs have aided the U.S. military as far back as World War I, from supporting troops with service as simple as killing rats in trenches to today’s sophisticated detection canines.

11 a.m. - noon Aug. 19 Bldg. 2272 Room 354.13

The PM community leadership has launched a new book club. The meeting will discuss “Good to Great” by Jim Collins, which describes how companies transition from being average to great and how they may fail to make the transition. For more information, contact Kate Ighian at pmcommunity@navy.mil.

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Continued from 1 clean and efficient for the customer, particularly for the customer who doesn’t have a lot of time,” he said. Arnett said ChowNow has some interesting possibilities for deliveries as well. “Although deliveries won’t be included with the application’s initial launch, we are still planning on conducting them [deliveries],” Arnett said. “We have a lot of housing and office buildings that present a lot of possibili-

ties and potential customers. “We are also looking to expand the application even farther by linking it to your Facebook profile,” Arnett explained. “ChowNow will be a corner stone for many of RECCC’s future projects. “MWR is always looking for ways to better accommodate our customers,” Arnett added. Dineonthegopaxriver. com is the landing page for ChowNow and isn’t linked to the application yet. For questions about RECCC or the ChowNow application, contact Arnett at 301-342-3241.

NAVAIR hosts celebration honoring 25th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act Emily A. Funderburk NAVAIR Total Force (AIR 7.3) Communications Coordinator

ooking past mental and physical disabilities will build a stronger team, guest speakers said at the “Americans with Disabilities Act: Moving Forward Celebration” held here July 7. “It is about the dignity of mankind and all humans. When we’re inclusive, we’re doing just that,” said retired Col. Gregory D. Gadson. “That’s how we begin to build an inclusive team. Our hearts and minds are open.” Ejected into the Baghdad darkness after a roadside bomb attack in Iraq in May 2007, Gadson’s unconscious body was tossed approximately 100 meters from his vehicle. A newly trained medic and private from his unit, the 2nd Battalion, 32nd Field Artillery,

strapped tourniquets onto Gadson’s legs, saving his life. Once at the intensive care unit at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he began to bleed to death. Down to just one limb, Gadson curled up into a ball for 48 hours, saying he wanted life to pass him by. “I thank God that I wasn’t a quitter, because that wasn’t who I was,” he reflected. “I realized I couldn’t quit, because I didn’t know how to quit. I rededicated my life to just living and staying in the moment, making the most of everything in front of me. Living every moment like it was my last.” Despite losing both his legs above the knees - and normal use of his right arm and hand - he went on to continue active duty assignments in the Army, appear

in the film “Battleship” and mentor the then-struggling New York Giants and other sports teams and organizations with his message of teamwork, perseverance and determination. Gadson does not see his story as any more different or valuable than anyone else’s, however, and he encouraged employees to give voice to the voiceless. “Every single one of you has a story and has overcome something in your life,” he said. “These are stories that can make us better, if they just have the opportunity to be heard.” One such story is that of Michael Fields of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, who has battled alcoholism and clinical depression with a suicidal ideation for years. “When things go bad for me, death just seems like

the answer,” he said. “The suffering is unbelievable; it’s the darkest, blackest hole you can imagine being in.” Like Gadson, Fields has learned to accept his disability, using honesty, humility, meditation, prayer and peer support to aid in his recovery. Now, he wakes up each morning with anticipation, not dread. “Mental and physical disabilities are far more alike than they are different,” he said, “and a disability can happen to anybody at any time.” Because of this, both Fields and Gadson urged employees to be inclusive. “Don’t shortchange your team by bypassing some of your best talent,” Fields advised. Gadson said, “You have an opportunity to build your team. We have to change

U.S. Navy photo by Jennifer Zhu

“I’m here today because my team saved my life,” retired Col. Gregory D. Gadson told 529 NAVAIR employees at an event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act at Patuxent River, Md., July 7. Gadson lost both his legs above the knees in Iraq in 2007. our hearts and minds, embrace the idea of being inclusive. Until we do that, we really won’t make progress.” As of July 2015, NAVAIR has on board 3,513 employees with disabilities nationally. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, as of June 2015, the unemployment rate for people

with disabilities is 9.3 percent, versus 5.3 percent for people without disabilities. Senior leaders challenged event attendees to overcome any inherent biases during hiring. NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm. David Dunaway

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PMA-265 bids farewell to program manager By Cindy Mattingly F/A-18 & EA-18G Program Office communications support ilitary members, civilians and program alumni of the F/A18 & EA-18G Program Office (PMA265), gathered for their Change of Command ceremony Thursday, July 16, in the hangar of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX-23) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Capt. David Kindley relieved Capt. Frank Morley, who was recently selected to the rank of rear admiral lower half, as PMA-265’s 13th program manager. Rear Adm. Donald Gaddis, Program Executive Officer for Tactical Aircraft Programs (PEO(T)), served as the ceremony’s keynote speaker. During the ceremony, Morley reiterated his core values and PMA265’s primary mission to sustain, support and advance the fleet for mission success and highlighted the accomplishments and continued impact of the U.S. Navy’s longest running tactical aircraft program. Morley successfully facilitated the sustainment of 1,645 domestic and international aircraft all while managing an annual portfolio of $4.1 billion. Additionally, he led a multi-disciplined, international organization of more than 3,200 military, civilian and industry personnel in support of the F/A-18 and EA-18G program.

Photo by Marcy Huber, PMA-265 Communications

Rear Adm. (Sel) Frank Morley speaks to the Hornet and Growler community at PMA-265’s Change of Command ceremony on NAS Patuxent River. Morley has commanded PMA265 since July 2011. “Our goal has always been ‘ﬂeet first’, and as Capt. Kindley takes charge, I can assure you that sole objective will stay the course,” said Morley. “It’s an honor to turn over to such a knowledgeable and enthusiastic leader whose technical acumen and illustrative career only

enhance the program’s dedication to the warﬁghter.” Kindley graduated from the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School and has a Master of Science National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College. He served as PMA-265’s F/A-18 Mission Systems Deputy Program Manager from 2011 until 2013 when

he reported as the Air Warfare Mission Area - From the Air (PMA-298) Deputy Program Manager where he led the Naval Integrated Fire Control - Counter Air, or NIFC-CA, integrated product teams in the development and delivery of System of Systems capabilities. Prior to assignment as PMA-265’s program manager, Kindley’s most recent ap-

pointment was as the Executive Assistant to the Commander, Naval Air Systems Command. PMA-265 is responsible for acquiring, delivering and sustaining the F/A-18A-D Hornet, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, and EA-18G Growler aircraft, providing naval aviators with capabilities that enable mission success.

Now streaming: NAVAIR demonstrates new video-feed capabilities during Trident Warrior By Jamie Cosgrove Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons Public Affairs Officer

team from NAVAIR participated in the Navy’s Trident Warrior sea trial experiment June 24 to July 7 aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) to demonstrate a capability that will enhance the carrier strike group’s battlespace awareness in the future. Paul Weinstein, Common Standards and Interoperability deputy program manager, and his team supported the exercise in the Western Paciﬁc, and tested a technology that allows commanders to receive multiple feeds of real-time video, and exchange data with intelligence centers ashore. “We understood the need to for operational commanders to have greater situational awareness in the vast, complex maritime environment,” said Weinstein. “This event

allowed us to prove a new capability that will help decision makers at-sea assess vulnerability and risks during ISR [Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance] missions.” Today, ships do not have a centralized process for handling multiple video and data feeds, Weinstein said. There is limited bandwidth to collect large quantities of information. As a result, carrier strike groups have limited access to battlespace Full-Motion Video (FMV) and moving target indication data. Weinstein’s team modified an existing Unified Video Portal (UVP) currently located at multiple intelligence agencies and integrated the system aboard the ship. A UVP is a Unified Video Dissemination System (UVDS) node which provides the DoD and intelligence community with a solution for both dissemination of ISR data and real-time viewing of FMV streams and

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A joint team from multiple Navy commands support the annual Trident Warrior exercise aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) June 24-July 7 in the Western Paciﬁc. The team demonstrated a new video-feed capability that will enhance the carrier strike group’s battlespace awareness in the future. metadata. “During a portion of the exercise, we streamed video from a battlegroup DDG [guided missile destroyer]

back to an intelligence center ashore for 48 hours with no issues, while the GW monitored the feed with its UVP server,” said Garret Hart, Space and

Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) support engineer. The UVP minimized usage of data/communication

bandwidth and provided the ship with the capability (rephrase?) to simultaneously receive multiple video feeds and transmit and receive metadata and audio to multiple classiﬁed workstations ashore. “I was impressed with the capabilities of the system to provide streaming full motion video in near real-time from both organic strike group and non-organic sources,” said Rear Adm. John Alexander, Commander, Battle Force 7th Fleet, Task Force 70, Carrier Strike Group 5. The Navy plans to implement this capability aboard an aircraft carrier in 2016. Trident Warrior is an annual sea trial experiment that focuses on the experimentation of approximately 100 critical maritime technologies which focuses on evaluating how to use technologies and equipment more effectively and efﬁciently in order to reduce costs for the Navy.

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used a metaphor to explain “ducks like ducks” and tend to gravitate toward others like them. “If we keep thinking like ducks, we’re going to be in trouble,” he said. “It’s a natural, inherent bias we have to consciously think about and overcome. Reach out to the goose pond and grab a goose every once in a while.” The event was hosted by NAVAIR’s Individuals with Disabilities Diversity Advisory Team and the Equal Employment Opportunity/Diversity Office in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The

law prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities and transportation. The Individuals with Disabilities Diversity Advisory Team supports the recruitment, retention, professional development and advancement of individuals with disabilities at NAVAIR. For more information, call 1-800-787-9804. Emily Funderburk provides contract communication support as an employee of Bowhead Professional Solutions, LLC.

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ACCOLADES AROUND THE STATION (SEE MORE ON PAGE 5)

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Todd Balazs, deputy assistant commander for Logistics and Industrial Operations (AIR 6.0), right, presents the Meritorious Civilian Service Award to Ron Weinberger, left, during a ceremony at NAS Patuxent River, July 14. Weinberger, the director of logistics for International Programs, was recognized for spearheading an initiative that authorized international aviation ﬂeets to share common equipment, which improved operational readiness.

Rear Adm. Paul Sohl (right), Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) and NAVAIR Assistant Commander for Logistics and Industrial Operations, presents COMFRC’s Command Master Chief William Lloyd-Owen with a Meritorious Service Medal, his end of tour award, during a ceremony June 29 at the Logistic Industrial Center on NAS Patuxent River. Lloyd-Owens is leaving COMFRC to become the Force Master Chief at Commander, Naval Air Forces, U.S. Paciﬁc Fleet in San Diego, California.

NAVAIR Engineer and Scientist Development Program Employee Spotlight By J. Raynel Koch NAWCAD Public Affairs

or as long as Gregory Soneson, a native of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, can remember, he has had a passion for aviation. Soneson is a participant in the NAVAIR Engineer and Scientist Development Program (ESDP) and since September 2014 has been working as a flight test engineer in the NAVAIR Rotary Wing Aeromechanics Branch (AIR 5.1.6.4) supporting the CH-53K platform, as of September 2014. “This is my dream job to be working with stateof-the-art rotorcraft,” said Soneson. “I was really attracted to the idea of being able to work at NAVAIR where I can potentially work closely with many different aircraft

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Gregory Soneson, NAVAIR ﬂight test engineer supporting the CH-53K platform 5.1.6.4, is a participant in the engineer and scientist development program. platforms throughout my career. At NAVAIR, you can climb aboard and get up close and personal with various aircraft systems — that is very appealing as a flight test engineer.” In the ESDP, employees must complete two rotations during their

three years of training. Developmental rotations are vital for gaining the breadth of knowledge and experience necessary for an employee in the ESDP to progress into a successful journey-level member of the workforce. In April 2015, Soneson began his first fivemonth rotation working with Sikorsky, allowing him to work side-by-side with Sikorsky’s design engineers. This unique rotation offered him the opportunity to see the design process of the CH-53K, which in turn gave him an additional technical vantage point as a NAVAIR flight test engineer. “One of the most rewarding and insightful aspects of this rotation is being able to gain a broader understanding

of the methods and processes between industry and government engineering counterparts,” explained Soneson. “My involvement is with the development of CH-53K control law functions to meet program requirements in preparation for first flight,” he said. “I’m also involved with supporting flight control system software testing and analysis through piloted simulation evaluations in Sikorsky’s motion-based flight simulator and flight controls system integration lab.” Soneson’s rotation unexpectedly developed from a collaborative piloted flight simulation session between NAVAIR and Sikorsky in which engineers and test pilots were addressing the CH53K flight controls and

flying quality characteristics. “Often, such as in Greg’s case, employees are presented with a rotational opportunity they might not have expected,” said Stephanie Gleason, ESDP program manager. “Meetings can often turn into a rotational interview, so I encourage employees to always be prepared for the next professional growth opportunity and to build a strong network.” Before Soneson began his rotation he and his supervisor, Rick Funchion, Rotary Wing Aeromechanics Branch head, established a communication plan to allow him to continue to be in contact with his team about his learning experiences while on rotation. Soneson also credits his mentor, Eric Fallabel, NAVAIR

CH-53K flying qualities and flight controls test lead, for setting a good example of how to learn as much as possible, stay modest and be genuinely friendly to everyone with whom he works. “Thanks to ESDP and its encouragement of work rotations, I hope to expand my technical knowledge of the CH-53K and improve professional relationships between NAVAIR and the rotorcraft design community for a smoother flight test process,” said Soneson. “In five years I hope to still be working with NAVAIR as an engineer. The outstanding people I get to work with would make it hard to want to leave.” For more information about ESDP, please visit http://www.navair.navy. mil/jobs/resume_elevel. aspx or call 301-342-2216.

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ACCOLADES AROUND THE STATION (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4) Lt. Col. Timothy Davis, U.S. Naval Test Pilot School commanding ofﬁcer, recognized three staff members during command quarters July 10:

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Cam Donohue receives a 15-year length of service award.

Aviation Administrationman 1st Class Michael Thomas receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from his previous command Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25.

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Aviation Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Albert Anders receives a Letter of Commendation from his previous command Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41.

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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 23 6:30 p.m., Dope (Rated: R, 1 hr. 55 mins.) Malcolm is carefully surviving life in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles while juggling college applications, academic interviews, and the SAT. A chance invitation to an underground party leads him into an adventure that could allow him to go from being a geek, to being dope, to ultimately being himself. Friday, July 24 6:30 p.m., Max (Rated: PG, 1 hr. 51 mins.) Max, a military dog, serves on the front lines in Afghanistan alongside his handler, U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott. Kyle is mortally wounded and Max, traumatized by the loss of his best friend, is unable to remain in service. Stateside, the only human he seems to connect with is Kyle’s brother, Justin, who has issues of his own and isn’t interested in taking care of his brother’s dog. With the help of a tough-talking young teen, Carmen, who has a way with dogs, Justin begins to appreciate his canine companion. Justin’s growing trust in Max helps the four-legged veteran revert back to his heroic self, and as the pair race against time to unravel the mystery, they find more excitement than they bargained for. 9 p.m., Ted 2 (Rated: R, 2 hrs.) Newlywed couple Ted and TamiLynn want to have a baby, but in order

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to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he’s a person in a court of law. Saturday, July 25 4 p.m., Inside Out (Rated: PG, 1 hr. 35 mins.) Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Riley is guided by her emotions — Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness. The emotions help advise her through everyday life. As Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco, turmoil ensues. Although Joy, Riley’s main and most important emotion, tries to keep things positive, the emotions conflict on how to navigate a new city, house and school. 6:30 p.m., Max (Rated: PG, 1 hr. 51 mins.) 9 p.m., Ted 2 (Rated: R, 2 hrs.) Sunday, July 26 2 p.m., Inside Out (Rated: PG, 1 hr. 35 mins.) 5 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. The island contains a luxury resort. And, of course, unprecedented up-close access to real, living dinosaurs. But humanity’s continuing efforts to dominate nature generate unexpected, and dangerous, results. Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28 Theater is not open Wednesday, July 29 3p.m., Brave (Free Showing) (Rated: PG, 1 hr. 33 mins.) Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an ageold custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land. Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric Witch for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her skills and resources to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late, discovering the meaning of true bravery. 6:30 p.m., Ted 2 (Rated: R, 2 hrs.)

Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Limited Hours Noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 21 Due to a command function on, Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River will only have access for urgent medical and dental services. Pharmacy, laboratory, immunizations, and radiology will close at noon. The clinic will resume normal operations on Monday, Aug. 24. 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. 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 240-8954990, 800-SMC-1634 or info@ DIGShistory.org.

Grant Hall Public Open House 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1 Fort McNair Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall announces its quarterly public Open House of Grant Hall’s historic third-floor courtroom, located on the Fort McNair side of the joint base in southwest Washington, D.C. The courtroom is the site of the military tribunal, held May through June 1865, of those thought responsible for the plot to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. For more information please visit www.army. mil/article/146900.

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

Scoreboard July 17 Intramural Softball League Monday / Wednesday division Division A River dawgs 7-1 PPE 3-3 Moe’s tavern 3-4 Dirty dogs 2-4 Boozin’ ballers 2-5 Division B Chiefs Hardwood

8-0 5-3

Sons of pitches Softballs of steel

1-6 1-6

Tuesday / Thursday division Division A A/O 6-1 Salty dogs 5-2 Bad medicine 2-6 Aviators 2-6 Division B VQ-4 7-1 Sliders 5-3 Halraisers 3-2

Warlocks VX-1 It’s not cricket

1-4 1-5 0-4

Intramural Golf League PGA 10-1 Goat locker 8-3 Nighthawks 7-4 FRC 6-5-1 VX-23 6-5 VX-1 0-11-1 ** NAVAIR 0-12 ** ** Withdrawn

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Around Town Newtowne Players Presents “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” Through Aug. 2, various dates and times Three Notch Theater This fast-paced farce is one of the wittiest, irreverent and funny musicals ever written, combining situations from the 2,000 year old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the energy of classic vaudeville. For details and prices, visit www.newtowneplayers.org.

Sunrise Yoga on the Wharf 7:30 a.m. Aug. 15 Leonardtown Greet the day at Leonardtown Wharf Park with serenity and a good stretch. Bring your mat, bottle of water and canned goods to donate to local charity. Free. Coastal Arts Market 9 a.m. Aug. 15 Port of Leonardtown Park Outdoor monthly market features handmade, affordable art from local and regional artists and artisans.

Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop 1-3:30 p.m. July 23 Calvert library, Prince Frederick Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. Registration required at 410535-0291, 301-855-1862 or http:// calvertlibrary.info. • Discover other fun, interesting and educational things to do and

places to go throughout the area by visiting: St. Mary’s County events: www.visitstmarysmd.com/ events-entertainment/ St. Mary’s County libraries: www.stmlib.org Calvert County events: www.co.cal.md.us Calvert County libraries: www.calvert.lib.md.us

What’s Happening With MWR For all MWR news, events and programs visit www.NavyMWRPaxRiver.com. 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 Bust a Move 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at Light House Park

Outdoor Film Festival 9 p.m. July 28-31at Light House Park Theme: Animals Gone Wild Featuring: Rio 2, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Nut Job, & Paddington. Customized Creations Paint N’ Party 4:30-8 p.m. July 30 at the 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 necessary. There will be wine and drinks available to purchase from the bar.

Dive-In Theater 9 p.m. August 2 at the Riverside Aquatics Complex Night at the Museum 3 (PG)

ITT Tickets available Washington Nationals Baltimore Orioles Navy Football Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Bowie Baysox

Campfire & Hayride 8-10 p.m. July 25 at the campfire pit between the log cabins and group camp sites

Navy Night at the Baysox Friday, August 7 Free Tickets available at the ITT Office.

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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. Rassieur Youth Center Minute to Win it! 6:30-8 p.m. July 31 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. Back to School BINGO 2-4 p.m. August 8 Come join us for a fun after-

noon of bingo! Play to win prizes that will help prepare for going back to school! Open to all with base access. $2 per person, register at the Rassieur Youth Center by August 5. 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 June 1 - August 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.

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