South Potomac Pilot, Jan 11, 2013

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January 11, 2013

SOUTH POTOMAC PILOT NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY

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Despite fears of a looming “fiscal cliff” and sequestration, the Dahlgren/Ft. A.P. Hill Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) not only met but exceeded its 2012 goal, netting $446,619 in donations to thousands of charities. The goal for the combined bases was $425,000. The campaign, which began September 1, was extended past its traditional, OPM-mandated deadline of Dec. 15 to Dec. 31 in an effort to increase donations. While the extended deadline undoubtedly helped with fundraising, the base goal had already been met before the extension was announced. “There’s no way we could’ve accomplished such a monumental feat without the help of so many great volunteers,” said Jeron Hayes, 2012 Dahlgren CFC Chair. “Throughout the commands at Dahlgren and Ft. A.P. Hill, we have a large group of active, vital volunteers that work so hard to get the word out about CFC. Their efforts have been rewarded with the extraordinary amount raised this year.” CFC volunteers gathered on Dec. 11 to honor their

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Laurie Buchanan and Gary Norris of Navy Air and Missile Defense Command display certificates received in appreciation of the volunteer service as keyworkers in the 2012 Dahlgren Combined Federal Campaign. NAMDC also received the award for highest level of participation for a small command. The overall campaign surpassed its fundraising goal, despite economic uncertainty for federal employees. own, participating in a Volunteer Celebration that recognized all Dahlgren and Ft. A.P. Hill planning committee members and keyworkers, as well as recipients of CFC Hero Awards. Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP)

Command Master Chief James Honea welcomed the group and thanked them for their service. “Part of my job is to support young military members as they navigate their way through the U.S. Navy. I know there are many programs in CFC that

provide support for them as well as their family members, and military members around the world. Because you take the time to inform our work force about these organizations, our military members receive what they need to help them be the

best Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen and Marines they can be,” said CMC Honea. Meghann Cotter, a representative from Micah Ecumenical Ministries, addressed the group as well. Micah, based in Fredericksburg, Va., is a participating agency in the Potomac CFC campaign that benefits directly from donations designated by Dahlgren employees. She told how their program to help the homeless has grown from offering a meal on weekends to securing homes for the homeless, securing jobs and providing the necessities to be able to care for themselves. Volunteers were commended for their creative ideas for fundraising, including decorating paper snowmen fitted with photos of department heads, chili cook-offs, “jersey days”, bake sales and numerous “Penny Wars” events. “You’re going to receive a piece of paper today, something you can keep as a reminder of your service,” Hayes told the group of volunteers. “Little is printed on it, but if it could, it would tell

See CFC, Page 2

NSASP recognizes Sailors and employees

Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) recognized Sailors and civilian employees Dec. 14. for outstanding performance of duties during the fourth quarter and throughout the year. There ceremony was held at the Mix House, onboard Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. CS1 James Jennings received Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, gold star in lieu of fourth award, for “professional achievements and superior performance of duties” while serving as first lieutenant” for NSASP between April 2009 to April 2012, according to the citation. Jennings recently returned from an individual augmentee (IA) deployment to the Middle East and received a hearty “welcome home” from his shipmates.

CS1 Bryant Anderson received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, gold star in lieu of sixth award for superior performance of duties while “serving as the Naval Support Activity South Potomac military support division lead petty officer from February 2010 to February 2013,” according to the citation. Anderson received praise for his leadership abilities that helped 13 Sailors provide vital services on two separate installations. CS1 Bernell Browley received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, gold star in lieu of third award, for “superior” performance of duties while serving as “first lieutenant leading petty officer” from Nov. 2010 to Dec. 2012. Browley supported three change of command ceremonies, 10

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retirements and more than 50 funeral honors details. CS2 Stephen Amoah was received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, gold star in lieu of second award, for “professional achievement and superior performance of duties while serving as [NSASP] assistant

first lieutenant” from Nov. 2010 to Feb. 2013. Amoah was also recognized with a Outstanding Voluntary Service Medal for giving more than 560 hours of community service to King George County, Va. and Charles County, Md. For two years, Amoah has mentored and

coached youth soccer teams in those counties. CS2 Johanna Abreu, MA3 Markye Branton, CS1 Bernell Browley, RP1 Nodeen Collingwood, ABH2 Charlie Kirkpatrick, YNC Hershal LeMaster and CS2 Krishina McCray were all recognized for advancing in rank. Heather LeMaster, administrative support technician for NSASP, was recognized as Civilian of the Quarter, Fourth Quarter, 2012, for her professional and volunteer accomplishments. LeMaster is “always willing to take on extra duties and completes assignments quickly and accurately,” according to the citation. “Heather assumed duties at the front office and maintains the front office in a professional and proficient

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