Friday, April 27, 2012
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The South Potomac Pilot
NSASP holds quarterly awards ceremony By Andrew Revelos NSASP Staff Writer
CARPOOL/VANPOOL WANTED Van or Car pool desired from Fredericksburg or King George to Indian Head, Monday thru Friday with one RDO, prefer 7430, but hours can be negotiated. 703909-3380. Riders wanted to start a carpool from the Northern Neck (Lively/Lancaster), passing through Warsaw at 0605 and Montross at 0615, arriving at Dahlgren by 0700; leaving Dahlgren at 1600. Call Lea at 540-6536776 or 571-232-5412 (cell). From the Ferry Farm area to Dahlgren Bldg. 1500 area. Prefer early work hours. Call Mark, 540-653-2148. Riders wanted for van pool. Leaves from Richmond at Home Depot on Atlee-Elmont Rd. (exit # 86B off I-95) to Dahlgren. Call David at (540) 653-9203. Clinton, Md., to Dahlgren. Hours are flexible (0600 - 1700). Call Miranda at 703692-9590. Carpool/vanpool wanted from Montross area to Dahlgren. Can also take up to 3 or 4 riders from here if they would prefer me to drive. Call Doc at 252-670-6686. Early risers only.
Want to start a carpool? Need riders? “Commuter Clearinghouse� is a source for information on carpools or vanpools that already exist and need passengers, as well as a place for employees to advertise to start a carpool or vanpool. Whether you already operate a carpool or vanpool and are open to accepting new riders or need drivers, or if you are looking for a carpool or vanpool, provide us with information that might help you find or start a commuter opportunity, such as, where you will need to commute from and to, preferred schedule and contact information. You can send your information via e-mail to nsasp_pao_dlgr@navy.mil or contact our office toll free at 866-359-5540, or DSN 249-8153, or 540-653-8153.
FREDERICKSBURG RIDESHARING SERVICE GWRideConnect is a free ridesharing service that assists persons who are seeking daily transportation from Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline and King George counties to employment locations in Dahlgren among other employment sites. Go to www.gwregion.org/gwride connect.html.
Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) held an awards ceremony Apr. 11 that recognized superior performance of duties of several employees and Sailors during thefirstquarterof2012.Though not awards per se, three letters sent to NSASP by members of the local community were the highlight of the ceremony. Dr. Barbara Atkins, a counseling and advocacy services supervisor, received a letter of gratitudeforthesupportNSASP provided to the spouse of an Air Forceemployeewhounexpectedly passed away. "...Staff at the Fleet and Family Support Center quickly and expertly responded to our request for help," wrote Dr. Jacqueline Henningsen, director of Studies and Analyses, Assessments and Lessons LearnedatAirForceHeadquarters. "I would particularly like to express my deepest gratitude for the [care] provided by Dr. BarbaraAtkins,whowasableto provide immediate counseling assistance to the family." Two NSASP police officers, Lt. James Tilley and Cpl. Dexter O'Bryant, received a letter of gratitudefortheiractionsassistinganelderlygentlemaninJanuary. The man suffered from mild dementia and lost, inadvertently drove to the gate of Naval Support Facility (NSF) DahlgrenallthewayfromManassas. After contacting Prince William County Police and the man's wife, June Kilpatrick, the NSASP officers drove Mr. Kilpatrick home. "This story could have very easily had a very tragic ending," wrote Mrs. Kilpatrick, "and I am a very happy, thankful wife to have it turn out so well." Three NSASP Sailors received a touching letter from the wife of a Navy veteran who passed away. GSM1 Terence
U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos
CS2 Dat Nguyen and GSM1 Terence Rambeau (l. to r.) were recognized by Capt. Pete Nette for a letter written by a Navy widow praising the Sailors for their "professionalism" and "kindness" at her husband's funeral. Rambeau, Information Technology Specialist 2nd Class April Schluter and Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Dat Nguyen participated in the funeral honors for retired Sailor Charlie O'Rourke. "...The very respectful presentation of the flag to me is something that I will never forget," wrote Shirley O'Rourke. The Sailors "performed their dutieswithbothaprofessionalism and a kindness that made the service all that we could have hoped for and that memory will sustain us over the next few weeks while we mourn the lossofourhusbandandfather." "These are the types of things where you don't get a plaque, but these are the ones that matter," said Capt. Pete Nette, commanding officer of NSASP. "You only get one opportunity to things like this right, so thank you and well done." Susan Prien, events coordinator for NSASP, received a "World of Thanks/Inspire by Example" award in recognition
of her "exemplary" volunteer service to the Naval District Washingtonlocalmilitarycommunities. "Your display of caring and selflessness towards others stands out as a driving force to encourage others to volunteer," the citation read. "Your inspiring acts have a direct impact on the success of our community projects, which reflects favorablyontheNavalDistrictWashington community service program and the United States Navy." Kay Knott, senior security specialist at NSF Indian Head, was recognized as Civilian of the Quarter, first quarter, 2012. Knott was praised not only for her everyday competency, but also for guiding the installation through the Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2012 security exercise. Knott "developed and implemented the command's mission essential personnel (MEP) plan, reducing tenant activities' MEP numbers by roughly 70 percent," according
to the citation. She "then took the lead in badging all employees identified by host and tenant activities as MEP." Ira Seth, fitness director at NSF Dahlgren, was chosen CivilianSupervisoroftheQuarter, first quarter, 2012. Seth was recognized for his multiple certifications, work toward a new Command Fitness Center and, mostofall,hisenthusiasticpromotion on intramural sports onboard NSASP. Seth also stepped up to the plate for the Child and Youth Program by volunteering to be the approving official for credit card holders. "Mr. Seth's leadership ability and dedication to his work andfacilityisadmirable,"thecitation read. Three NSASP police officers received certificates for their lengths of federal service. Cpl. KristopherSavoyreceivedacertificate for five years, Sgt. Rhonda Hunt received a certificate for 10 years and Lt. James Tilley received a certificate for 15 years.
The Professional Development Council Seeks Applicants for 40th Term By Elizabeth Lechner NSWC Indian Head Division The 39th term Professional Development Council (PDC) is seeking applicants for the 40th term. The PDC is a self-governed group of Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHDIV) employees that seek to increase their professional and personal capabilities. Membership allows employees to develop leadership skills by applying participative management techniques and creative problem solving to the terms corporate project, presentations, and formal training. The PDC has scheduled a series of recruiting sessions in order to foster the continued learning about the PDC and to encourage increased involvement in the organization. The first of four events was held during the terms mid-term teambuilding event during the week of March 12-15 located at Picatinny Arsenal and was attended by the Systems Integration Department (G). "I'm excited about the interest we received at Picatinny," said
Andrea Bloomer of E26. "Having a PDC member from Picatinny this term has worked out well, and the team is better off because of her involvement. We hope to continue that success next term with increased representation." The second recruiting event was held at NSWC IHD on April 11 in Building 3137. This event was also a success with attendance by members of one of the newest groups at NSWC IHD, Process Technology Yorktown Detachment (T3). "The recruitment interaction has focused on informing the audience of the PDC, its structure, roles and responsibilities, term duration and number of members to include the benefits such as, professional development, community involvement, and contributing to mission and continued success of NSWC IHD in delivering products and services," said Ryan Barrow of E26. "It was great to see a good turnout at our first recruiting session at the Indian Head site," said Bloomer. "There are several new faces around station due to the recent BRAC, and the PDC can provide a great opportunity for people of technical
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and non-technical backgrounds to get involved." The PDC will be holding two more recruiting sessions: April 26, 9 - 10 a.m., Building D-69, Breakout Room # 1 on the first level; and May 8, 9 - 10 a.m., Building 301, First floor conference room. Inquiries about recruiting can be directed to Travis Thom, (301) 744-2366. The application for membership can be found at the bottom of the homepage: https://navsea.portal.navy.mil/wc/surinhd/td/private/pdc/SitePages/Home.aspx . The PDC looks forward to seeing you soon!