Pax River Once Hometo Public LibraryPage 2

NDW Commandant’sMessage for 2015Page 6

Navy AircraftDiagnostic SystemsPage 8

Vol. 72, No. 4 Celebrating 71 Years of Community Partnership January 29, 2015

TESTERNaval Air Station Patuxent River

By Donna Cipolloni

NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

Over the past few weeks, Tester hascovered employee personnel re-

porting procedures; explained Shelterin Place; relayed suggestions for deal-ing with an active shooter/hostage situ-ation; and described what a suspiciouspackage might look like.All of this information was provided

as a lead-in to Solid Curtain/CitadelShield, the annual force protection/anti-terrorism exercise designed toenhance the training and readiness ofNavy security and emergency person-nel; and with the 2015 exercise startingFeb. 2, employees and contractors atNAS Patuxent River should expect thedelays and inconveniences that accom-pany it.“The biggest impact people would

see immediately comes if there is anescalation in the force protection con-dition resulting in a back-up of trafficat our entry gates,” said Craig Buist, in-stallation program director for trainingand readiness.For instance, with Force Protection

Condition (FPCON) Charlie, not onlywould the gate sentries be dressed dif-ferently — wearing flak jackets, battlehelmets and carrying long guns — butidentification checks would go from ev-ery car to every person in the car, slow-ing things down considerably for theduration of the heightened protectionmeasure.Other delays and frustrations may

come from closed streets and parkinglots, rerouted traffic patterns, protectionof enclaved areas and air fields, or addi-tional barriers/ID checks near sensitiveareas on base.Buist said that experience has shown

what information needs to be providedto the installation’s tenant commands sothey can plan ahead and properly miti-gate what is going to happen.Solutions to problems include de-

layed reporting for employees, telework,unscheduled leave and by executingMission Essential or Critical Personnelmeasures, thereby reducing manpower

Expect delays,be prepared

See SC/CS, Page 3

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

Capt. Heidi Fleming, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer,left, andCapt. Chris Junge, NAWCADmilitary director, right, cuta ceremonial ribbon to officially open Eddie’s Sandwich Shopin Building 8009 atWebster Outlying Field. Eddie’s providessandwiches to order, pre-made salads, soups, cookies, fruitand assorted drinks.

By Shawn GrahamNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

NAS Patuxent Riverand River’s Edge

Catering and ConferenceCenter officially openedWebster Outlying Field’sfirst food café during aribbon cutting for Ed-die’s Sandwich Shop Jan.26 in Building 8009.

Eddie’s grand open-ing is meant to improveservices and products of-fered at WOLF.

“We received a lot of

requests for food ser-vices at WOLF,” saidLaura Monto, River’sEdge general manager.“These services are a di-rect response to thoserequests.”

Eddie’s is open forlunch from 10:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m. weekdays, of-fering sandwiches madeto order, pre-made sal-ads, soups, cookies, fruitand assorted drinks.

“This will appeal to

Eddie’s Sandwich Shop debuts at WOLF

See Eddie’s, Page 9

By Shawn GrahamNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

Social media, includ-ing sites like Twitterand Facebook, can

help you find a job andreconnect with peoplefrom your past. However,it works both ways. So-

cial media, when usedthe wrong way, can back-fire and jeopardize yourjob, your safety and evenyour life.It’s important to be

careful and considerwhat you shouldn’t do, aswell as what you shoulddo, when using social

media. The best practic-es listed below will helpguide you through the“Do’s and Don’ts” of so-cial media.

Facebook best practices• Only establish and

maintain connectionswith people you know

and trust. Review yourconnections often.• Assume that anyone

can see any informationabout your activities,personal life or profes-sional life that you postand share.

Social media:Do’s and Don’tsSocial media:Social media:

Do’s and Don’tsDo’s and Don’tsU.S. Navy photo illustration by Shawn Graham

See Social, Page 5

By Emily Strotman

PEO(A), Public Affairscommunication support

The H-53 Perfor-mance-Based Lo-

gistics (PBL) Team waspresented with a 2014Secretary of Defense PBLaward, Jan. 13.

The 10th annualawards ceremony, whichtook place during theSecretary of DefenseProduct Support Manag-er Workshop at DefenseAcquisition Universityin Fort Belvoir, Virginia,recognizes governmentand industry teams thathave demonstrated out-standing achievementswhile providing thewarfighter with excep-tional operational capa-bility through PBL agree-ments.

The H-53 team re-

ceived the componentcategory award for im-plementing a PBL solu-tion between Naval Sup-ply Systems Command

Weapon Systems Sup-port (NAVSUP WSS), NA-VAIR and Sikorsky that

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Department of Defense photo

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense forMateriel Readiness Lisha Adams and Assistant Sec-retary of Defense for Logistics andMateriel Readiness David Berteau, present a 2014 Secretaryof Defense Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) award to H-53 PBL teammembers Bob Leavitt,product supportmanager for the H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program (PMA261); John Jevit,the H-53E IntegratedWeapon Systems Teamco-leadNaval Supply SystemsCommandWeap-on Systems Support (NAVSUPWSS); and Peter Kroesser, NAVSUPWSS ProgramManager,Defense Systems and Support, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation; during an awards ceremony, Jan.13 in Fort Belvoir, Va.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rome M. Lazarus

ACH-53E Super Stallion hovers on the flight deck of USS SanDiego (LPD 22). The H-53 Performance-Based Logistics (PBL)Teamwas presentedwith a 2014 Secretary of Defense PBLaward, Jan. 13 for their work implementing a solution betweenNaval Supply SystemsCommandWeapon Systems Sup-port (NAVSUPWSS), NAVAIR and Sikorsky that increased thesupply availability for ten high-value, flight-critical H-53 aircraftcomponents.

NAVAIR H-53 team wins DOD logistics award

See Award, Page 4

By Donna CipolloniNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

Seven decades after be-ginning kindergarten

at Frank Knox Elemen-tary, Zora Siemasko hadno idea an old mementoshe had kept from thattime would shed light ona little known fact in St.Mary’s County Libraryhistory.

On Sept. 11, 2014,Siemasko, principal atGreat Mills High Schoolfrom 1985 through 1991,visited her former school— now the Frank KnoxBuilding, outside Gate2 at NAS Patuxent River— to tour the facility ex-actly 70 years after start-ing kindergarten there in1944.

“I was 5 years old andthe school was brandnew,” Siemasko said. “Itopened on Sept. 11.”

Siemasko not onlycame bearing old photosfrom her days as a stu-dent, but also had a copyof a special school edi-tion of the NAS PatuxentTester dated Sept. 6, 1944with a front page articletouting the opening of

the school, the only oneowned by the Bureau ofAeronautics of the Navy.

On Page 2 of that samenewspaper was the head-line, “Only free Public Li-brary in County,” abovea short article aboutwhat was then called the“Community Library”and its location insidethe air station’s new el-ementary school build-ing. The library was opento anyone in St. Mary’sCounty.

What was odd, how-ever, is that the county’sfirst library was widelybelieved to have beenopened in Leonardtown’sTudor Hall in 1948, fouryears later.

“That [Tudor Hall] his-tory is part of the library’spersonnel manual,” saidAmy Ford, library branchmanager at LexingtonPark.

While a check of pastNAS Command Historyrecords confirmed the li-brary, Ford’s instinct as ameticulous librarian wasto find additional outsidesources to corrobrate theNavy’s claim.

“I thought there must

have been an article writ-ten [back then] about theCommunity Library inthe St. Mary’s Beacon orThe Enterprise,” she said,“so I asked my staff tolook for it.”

Using the recentlydigitized archive files forboth community news-papers, staffers SaraStephenson and DiannThompson got to work.

“Since we knew thedate the library opened,we started with the nextissue of the Beacon, pub-lished Sept. 15, 1944,” ex-

plained Stephenson, as-sistant branch manager.“We immediately foundan article on the frontpage titled ‘New SchoolOpens’ that includedinformation about theCommunity Library.”

Additional keywordsearches in later issues

found another blurb inthe May 11, 1945, Beacon,which mentioned the li-brary having received acurrent set of encyclope-dias and some of the verylatest books published.

According to the origi-nal 1944 Tester article,books and periodicals

were acquired throughthe cooperation of theNavy, Maryland PublicLibrary Advisory Com-mission, State Directorof Public Libraries, PaxRiver’s Welfare and Rec-reation Department and

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

Zora Siemasko, once the principal at GreatMills High, visited the Frank Knox Building— a for-mer elementary school — 70 years after starting kindergarten there. Alongwith old photos, shebrought a 1944 school edition of Tester with an article about a county community library at NASPatuxent River, even though the first county library wasn’t believed to have opened until 1948.

Pax River once home to county’s only free public library

See Library, Page 3

• Visit rewrites history, revealsSt. Mary’s true first library

Not really the“first” libraryAlthoughFrankKnoxElementary School atNASPatuxent Riverhoused the only freepublic library in St.Mary’sCounty in 1944, otherlibraries preceded it byhundreds of years.According to theSt.Mary’sCountyHistoricalSociety, there are definiteaccounts of librariesamong the Jesuits in thearea, including a flourish-ing one atNewtown in1740where bookswereloaned freely to all whocared to use them.

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to the minimum required to keepthe base functioning.

“We’ve built a solid working re-lationship with the tenant com-mands and appreciate the co-operation provided during thesemandatory events,” he said. “Weknow that disrupting the work-force’s schedule is not an easy pillto swallow and we try to minimizethe impact to the greatest degreepossible, while still meeting thefull intent of the exercise direc-tive and training our first respond-ers to be ready in the event of anemergency. We owe it to every Paxprofessional to be ready, willingand able to respond.”

During the exercise, individu-als at Pax should pay attention toand heed any updates or messagesbroadcast over the Wide Area AlertNetwork, AtHoc and Facebooknotifying them to any changes ofwhich they need to be aware.

Solid Curtain/Citadel Shieldis coming. Be informed. Be pre-pared. Be alert. But also be patient.

SC/CSContinued from 3

By Donna CipolloniNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

Solid Curtain/Citadel Shieldis looming and part of the

exercise will likely involve anincreased force protection con-dition (FPCON), but what doesthat mean and how will the em-ployees and contractors at NASPatuxent River be affected?

FPCON is a terrorist threatsystem that describes the mea-sures needed to be taken bysecurity agencies in responseto various levels of terroristthreats against military facili-ties, and reduces the risk of ter-rorist attacks and other secu-rity threats to Department ofDefense personnel, propertyand activities.

There are five progressivelevels of increasing measures,from Normal to Delta, whichincrementally raise protec-tion preparedness.

Routinely, the FPCON post-ed at the entry gates each dayfor Patuxent River is Alpha — asituation where there exists anunpredictable threat of smalland general terrorist activity.The most heightened condi-tion is Delta, a situation wherea terrorist attack has just oc-curred or is determined to beimminent. Between the twoare Bravo and Charlie.

“Force protection condi-tions are determined by thedirection of NorthCom (U.S.Northern Command) and canbe affected by local, nation-wide or worldwide activity,”said Philip Moore, anti-ter-rorism officer for Pax River.

The NAS commanding of-ficer has the authority to in-crease a force protection con-dition if necessary, based onlocal activity or threats, but isunable to reduce a conditiondetermined by NorthCom

without written consent, ex-plained Moore.

The first result of any FP-CON measure on Pax em-ployees or contractors will benoticed at the entry gates.

“Whereas employees nor-mally present their official IDto gain access,” Moore said,“during a heightened condi-tion, additional security willbe evident such as physicalbarriers controlling trafficflow, 100 percent ID check ofeveryone in a car, or randominspections of cars. As a re-sult of this, traffic flow at theentry control points may seea decrease overall.”

Once inside the installa-tion, dependent on whichFPCON is in effect, employ-ees might see the presenceof increased security; fireand emergency services per-sonnel; military police dogsconducting searches; locked

down buildings; closedstreets or parking lots; andbarriers detouring traffic todifferent routes.

“They might also be ques-tioned before entering abuilding and have theirpersonal bags or packag-es inspected,” Moore said.“Some situations may callfor a building to lock its maindoors and have people shel-ter in place.”

Whatever situation we mightencounter during Solid Cur-tain/Citadel Shield, keep inmind that it is for our own safe-ty. And while CS/SC is only anexercise, we should rememberto always remain vigilant.

“The Sleepy Hollow men-tality of ‘it will never happenhere’ can cause significantdamage,” Moore warned.“Don’t be afraid to reportanything suspicious to basesecurity.”

What do ‘force protection conditions’ mean?

the Civic Association of Lex-ington Park.

Two thousand initial volumes,loaned to the Community Li-brary, were to be returned tothe library advisory commissionfrom time to time, and replace-ments provided. Nearly 200books were also donated by theVictory Book Committee. Booksin the “Best Seller class” werepurchased and loaned to thepublic on a charge basis, withthe funds accumulated desig-nated to purchase future newbooks.

The first librarian was iden-tified as Hope Bradshaw, wifeof Aviation Machinist’s Mate1st Class Douglas Bradshaw.She was a graduate of Sim-mons College in Boston, whereshe majored in library science.

Siemasko remembers thelibrary well and how she andher family regularly borrowedbooks; her personal favoritebeing the Nancy Drew mysteryseries.

“I was issued my first card in1946 and had it for decades,”she said. “When I retired, I fi-nally had the leisure time toread again, so I went to thelibrary. The clerk told me mycard was outdated and saidshe’d issue me a new one andthen tore it up in front of mebefore I even had a chance tosay anything.”

Although that tangible pieceof history is gone, there is stillevidence proving the existenceof the 1944 Community Library,and Ford has passed on the un-

expected information to thecounty library system’s directorand deputy director.

“I think this was the first re-search question we answeredusing the library’s newly

digitzed [archives] which willhelp researchers access lo-cal history,” Ford said. “Andit seems fitting that, in doingso, we found an update to ourown St. Mary’s County library

LIBRARYContinued from 2 Frank Knox Elementary:

A Navy-owned schoolBy Donna CipolloniNAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

At the beginning of the devel-opment of NAS Patuxent Riverin 1943, the inadequacy of exist-ing educational facilities was aconcern for Naval and civilianpersonnel relocating their fami-lies to the installation and sur-rounding area.

According to NAS Com-mand History records, to meetelementary school needs, theBureau of Aeronautics of theNavy secured the approval ofthe Secretary of the Navy for theconstruction of a school. Feb.9, 1944, ground was broken;and Sept. 11 that same year, thedoors of Frank Knox Elementarywere thrown open to welcomeits first 349 students. Enrollmentduring that initial 1944-1945school year increased to a totalof 601 pupils.

The school, named in honorofWilliam Franklin Knox — Sec-retary of the Navy from 1940 un-til his death in April 1944 — wasunique in that it was the onlypublic school in the countrybuilt and owned by the Navy.

As stated in the commandhistory, an annual contract was

entered into with the Board ofEducation of St. Mary’s Countyfor the administration and su-pervision of a program of stud-ies, building maintenance wasprovided by the air station’sPublic Works Department, andsupervision of the plant and itsnaval personnel fell under thecognizance of the station’s Edu-cational Officer.

An article in a special schooledition of the NAS Patuxent Tes-ter, dated Sept. 6, 1944, notedthe school’s modern facilitieswhich included 14 classrooms;large combination auditoriumand multi-purpose room; kin-dergarten and play area; cafete-ria; school supply store; schoollibrary; and a community li-brary, which was open to any-one in St. Mary’s County.

The school, which was turnedover to the school system in1953 and officially transferred bythe Navy in 1955 to the St. Mary’sCounty Board of Education byquit claim deed, closed its doorsJune 30, 1989. Eventually, theNavy reacquired the propertyand now uses the Frank KnoxBuilding for instructional train-ing.

U.S. Navy illustration

By Terrina WeatherspoonDefense Media Activity

When something catastrophicaffects the world, people take no-tice; donating money, food andtime to those affected. But thereis often something people don’tthink about donating; somethingthat can save a life when the cata-strophic event is more personal,sometimes affecting just one per-son — blood.

“I think the general publicimagines their blood being usedfor traumatic events like acci-dents, shootings, disasters or foroperative procedures,” said retiredChief Hospital Corpsman KarenM. Reyes Benzi, an oncology regis-tered nurse. “However, I would likepeople to know, on behalf of thefolks I care for, that blood dona-tions assist in not just saving a lifebut in providing a better quality oflife for everyday patients.”

As an oncology nurse who ad-ministers blood product transfu-sions every day, Benzi said thatblood product donations are of

the utmost importance to savingthe lives of cancer and hematologypatients, preparing them for che-motherapy, radiation and surgicalprocedures. For many of the leu-kemics who are transfused at herhospital weekly, new blood is whatis keeping them alive. There aretimes when their local blood bankdoesn’t have the products theyneed and they have to search banksfurther out. Benzi said it is impera-tive that people donate when theycan; it makes all the difference forsomeone.

“Without blood products, oursickle cell anemia patients woulddie at an earlier age ... our cancerpatients would not be able to en-dure the side effects of their dis-ease or treatments ... our patientswould be short of breath, weak,debilitated, and perhaps die pre-maturely,” said Benzi, who spent25 years as a Navy corpsman. “Ev-ery day I witness someone gettinganother day and perhaps a better

Blood donations prove useful formore than just traumatic events

See Blood, Page 5

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“Although I would prefer to be watchingsomewhere with Colts fans and cheeringfor the Colts, that didn’t work out, soI will be watching the game at home.Looking forward to next year!”TomCarpenterCommander, Fleet Readiness CentersDirector, Personnel andCorporateOperations

“I’m going to be hanging out at homewith a few friends watching the gameon my 64-inch TV.”Keith JohnsonCommander, Fleet Readiness CentersManpower and Training, Total ForceManagement

“I’m watching the Super Bowl at homewith my kids.”Air Traffic Controller 1st Class IredrianThomas, NAS Patuxent River airoperations department

What are your plans for the Super Bowl?In your words

From Chief of NavalPersonnel Public Affairs

The Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) isscheduled to speak with Sailors aroundthe world in an all-hands call broadcast-ing and streaming online live Feb. 3 at 1p.m. EST.

Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) ViceAdm. Bill Moran and Fleet Master Chieffor Manpower, Personnel, Training andEducation (MPT&E) April Beldo will up-date Sailors on the issues that affect themand their families and open the floor tolive questions from the fleet via satelliteand social media.

Sailors are encouraged to begin send-ing in questions and comments now bytweeting @USNPeople or emailing usn-people@gmail.com.

The programs and policies under theoffice of the chief of naval personnel di-

rectly impact Sailors and include the fol-lowing:

• Pay and allowances• Advancements• Uniforms• Education and training• Family support policies• Sexual Assault Prevention and Re-

sponse (SAPR)• Fitness and nutrition• Personnel programs and policesMore than just asking questions, Mo-

ran and Beldo encourage Sailors to usethis opportunity to share their feedback--what’s working in the fleet, what isn’t andwhat ideas they have tomake our existingpolicies better.

The event will be broadcast on Directto Sailor (DTS) and DODNews.

Online streaming will be available onwww.navy.mil.

CNP to hold worldwideall-hands call Tuesday increased the supply availability for

10 high-value, flight-critical H-53 air-craft components.

“Prior to the PBL, the availabilityof these components was challengedwith significant backorders. The PBLincreased availability of these compo-nents by 49 percent,” said Bob Leavitt,product support manager for the H-53Heavy Lift Helicopters Program (PMA261). “Since the PBL contract awardin 2007, the fill rate has averaged 96.1percent, with all backorders elimi-nated.”

Along with the increase in supplyavailability the team was able to re-duce operating and support costs by$20.2 million.

“This PBL contract is an exampleof the innovation gained through our

collaboration with industry and othercommands that enable us to bettersupport the warfighter,” said ToddBalazs, NAVAIR’s deputy assistantcommander for logistics and indus-trial operations. “I am proud of thesignificant process improvements andincreased logistic response times thatthis team has been able to accomplishto address long-term reliability andaffordability in the H-53 program.”

U.S. Marine Corps Col. HankVanderborght, program manager forPMA-261, said it was an honor for theH-53 PBL team to win.

“This team has truly made signifi-cant improvements that have led toincreased H-53 mission readiness,”Vanderborght said. “This means thatwe are better able to support the fleet,which is really what it’s all about.”

Emily Strotman provides contractcommunication support as an em-ployee of Bowhead Professional Solu-tions, LLC.

AWARDContinued from 2

“I”m watching at the #DCHawksNestin Washington, D.C., with my fellowSeahawkers, or ‘12s’.”Yeoman 1st Class Rollis Talalemotu,NAS Patuxent River administrative office

By Lieutenant Teng K. OoiU.S. Naval AcademyNAVAIR Reserve Program

Applications for the 2015Naval Academy Science,Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM) Sum-mer Program are now avail-able online atwww.usna.edu/admissions/STEM.

This annual summer pro-gram is designed to exposeyoung people to STEM con-cepts and technologies and toencourage ninth-11th gradersto pursue a course of study inengineering and technologythroughout high school, col-lege and beyond.

The aim is to integrateSTEM-focused conceptsacross the curriculum andpave the way for studentsto succeed academically inmathematics and science and

help put them on apath towards suc-cessful STEM ca-reers. An effectiveand practical wayto stimulate studentinterest in STEMis to show how mathematicsand science are applied tocreate exciting technologies.

The 2015 STEM programwill showcase the latest intechnological advances in awidevarietyof scienceanden-gineering topics to include en-ergy and light, infrastructure,transportation, cybersecurity,environmental challenges,flight and fluids, automation,simulation andmodeling, bio-metrics and robotics.

Students will participatein project-based modulesusing a hands-on, real-worldapproach to solving design

and analysis problems at theNaval Academy’s world-classlaboratory facilities. Thisunique learning environmentpromotes engineering “hab-its of mind” such as criticalthinking, optimization, inno-vation, creativity, and teamwork. It exposes students to aproblem-based environmentoutside the traditional class-room.

The 2015 Summer STEMProgram is a great start to astudent’s career in scienceand engineering.

(Retired Capt. Linda J. Bel-tra contributed to this article.)

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• Ensure that your family takessimilar precautions with theiraccounts; their privacy and shar-ing settings can expose your per-sonal data.• Avoid posting or tagging im-

ages of you or your family thatclearly show your face. Selectpictures taken at a distance, at anangle, or otherwise concealed.Never post Smartphone photosand don’t use your face as a pro-file photo, instead, use cartoonsor avatars.• Use secure browser settings

when possible and monitor yourbrowsing history to ensure thatyou recognize all access points.• Do not log in to or link third-

party sites (e.g. Twitter, Bing)using your Facebook account.“Facebook Connect” shares yourinformation, and your friends’information, with third partysites that may aggregate and

misuse personal information.Also, use as few apps as possible.Apps such as Farmville accessand share your personal data.

Twitter best practices• Avoid using hashtags (#) in

updates to avoid being indexedand associated with a topic byTwitter Search.• Tweet responsibly. Do not

provide personal details regard-ing your whereabouts and activi-ties in your post.• Do not upload links to per-

sonal photos or websites onTwitter.• Do not allow Twitter to use

your location on mobile devices.• Change your Twitter user-

name periodically to limit ac-count exposure.

You can also visit these web-sites for more information:w w w . d o n c i o . n a v y . m i l /

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day because of a transfusion. Ihave many older patients withmyelodysplasia syndrome(MDS) — news anchor RobynRoberts had this cured witha bone marrow transplant —whose day-to-day life dependson frequent (sometimes sever-al times a week) transfusions.”

Benzi said it is importantfor donors to know that theirblood will make it to the rightplace and will be appreciatedby someone who may havenever thought they’d need it.

“We had a young femaleprofessional, an officemanagerfor a law firm, type A negativeand always on the go,” saidBenzi. “She had profuse vagi-nal bleeding for months butsaid she was too busy to go toher OBGYN. When she finally

went she was told she had a fewhuge fibroid tumors causingthe bleeding. Her hemoglobin(carries oxygen on a red bloodcell) was critical at 5 (normal is12-16.) She received four unitsof packed red blood cells andspent more than two days inout outpatient clinic. She final-ly realized how crappy she hadbeen feeling because she nowhad more energy. Continuedlow hemoglobin like that couldhave killed her by depriving herheart of oxygen. The transfu-sion also prepared her for her[corrective surgery]. She is do-ing great and is a strong advo-cate for blood donations.”

For some patients, whenchemotherapy and/or ra-diation is no longer a curativeoption, or when anemia hasbecome a chronic side effect,blood products may be givenas a palliative (comfort, not cu-rative) treatment, said Benzi. It

can enhance energy, relieve fa-tigue and shortness of breath,prolong life, and even prevent aheart attack or stroke. At timesit may even be what is neededto give a hospice patient a fewmore quality days to enjoy aspecial event, such as a lovedone’s wedding.

The Armed Services BloodProgram (ASBP) provides qual-ity blood products for servicemembers, veterans and theirfamilies in both peace and war.As a joint operation among themilitary services, the ASBP hasmany components workingtogether to collect, process,store, distribute and transfuseblood worldwide.

Consider taking the time todonate lifesaving blood today.Find out when the next blooddrive at NAS Patuxent River isby visiting http://www.milita-ryblood.dod.mil/.

Photo courtesy of USNA

STEM students participate in a variety of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering andMath-ematics activities, and have the opportunity to interact with Naval Academy faculty andmidship-men, who serve as rolemodels andmentors for the students.

US Naval Academy looking for 2015 Summer STEM Program studentsSession datesRising ninth graders: June 1-6Rising 10th graders: June 8-13Rising 11th graders: June 15-19

BLOODContinued from 3

Religious Programs Specialist 2ndClass Jesse Kiepper for his work de-signing the 2014Navy Ball program.

Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Cath-erine Horutz for her work designingthe 2014Navy Ball program.

Culinary Specialist 2ndClass Jer-emyAndersen for his efforts as partof the Navy Ball 2014 cake designteam.

Capt. Heidi Fleming, NAS commanding officer, recognized numerous NAS staff with Bravo Zulus during monthly command quarters, Jan. 21, at Center Stage Theater.

ACCOLADES AROUND THE AIR STATION

Liberty CoordinatorMichelleMay-nard for her efforts with the SingleSailor programduring the holidays.

U.S. Navy photos by Connie Hempel

PamBrennan for her efforts in keep-ing Drill Hall in top shape.

6 Thursday, January 29, 2015Tester

Welcome to 2015. Overthe course of the last12 months, Naval Dis-

trict Washington contin-ued to perform up to thebottom line on our slidetemplate that is, “settingthe standard in Navy in-stallation readiness andcommon operating sup-port.” I am proud to saythat in a great many wayswe do in fact set the bar forCommander, Navy Instal-lations Command (CNIC)and I couldn’t ask for abetter team of profession-als. However, while thosewords set a high bar forperformance, it’s impor-tant to have tangible goalsto work toward and to helpbring our everyday effortsinto a sharper focus.

One outcome of thetragic events of Septem-ber 2013 was our primarygoals and objectives for2014. It was laid out for usin the form of a recoveryplan for those items iden-tified in the post-tragedyinvestigations and assess-ments. I mentioned onseveral occasions that theimplementation of secu-rity improvements and therecovery and continuingcare of those affected bythe tragedy were our pri-mary mission. Althoughthose efforts are not yetcomplete, our progress issignificant and I commendeach of you for your con-tributions toward thosegoals.

So, now it’s time to bringfocus and clarity on whereNaval District Washingtonneeds to go in 2015.

My vision for the pathahead is outlined below infive broad goals.

1. Improved staffing levels(hiring processes)

NDW is significantlyunder-staffed across theregion and across severalprograms and special in-terest codes, or SICs.

A variety of factors overthe course of the last sev-eral years have contrib-uted to the current staffingshortfall. The region stoodup Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and Naval Sup-port Activity Bethesda atthe same time as the Navywas implementing capson numbers of billets. Thismeant we took on newmissions and responsibili-ties at a time of restrictedhiring authority.

Just as we were comingto grips with these chal-

lenges, the Navy enteredone of the most challeng-ing fiscal environments wehave seen.

First, we had to man-age a significant mid-yearcut to both Base Operat-ing Support Services (BOS)andFacilitiesMaintenanceaccounts, and monthslater, the implementa-tion of sequestration. Allof these factors on top ofone another led us to anear-inability to hire evenreplacement staff for a sig-nificant period of time.

Finally, during the sametime period, we saw an un-precedented reduction inhuman resources capac-ity across the Navy. To usthat means that althoughhiring restrictions havebeen significantly eased,we simply have not hadthe capacity to hire andbring people on board fastenough.

We must be innovativeand rigorous in our effortsto improve our hiring pro-

cesses in order to get staff-ing levels up to where theyneed to be.

2. Implement formal work-force development program

An invested workforce isa high-performing work-force. I know from resultsof our recent NDW head-quarters command cli-mate survey that manypeople in the region arelooking for more profes-sional development op-portunities. We are in theearly stages of implement-ing several initiatives thatwill begin addressing thoseconcerns and I want to un-derscore my commitmentto this program.

3. NDW governance modelAcross the CNIC enter-

prise, regions differ in thedegree to which programsand missions are region-alized. Some are highlyregionalized while othersremain more installationcentric. This is under-standable since CNIC wasonly stood up as an enter-prise a little more than 10years ago.

More than 70 bases allover the world, with manydistinctly different majorclaimants, not to mentionjoint bases, means thatvirtually every installationstarted out with a differentoperating environment.

We have come a longway in the decade since,

with significant improve-ments in standardizationof programs, services andprocesses, but much workremains.

One of the challengesI see in NDW is the need,due to budgetary pres-sures on several programs,to increase the degree towhich we are regionalized.This does not andmust notchange the fundamentalfacts of our business model— that our programs areexecuted at the installationlevel and that our custom-ers’ interfaces are largely atour installations. However,we aren’t resourced to alevel that affords our instal-lations to have the in-housecapability to perform all oftheir missions without re-gional support.

So, our challenge is toenhance efficiency of theregion’s support to our in-

stallations in order that ourinstallations can executetheir programs with greatereffectiveness. The way inwhich we are going to ac-complish this is with an en-hanced NDW governancemodel. Our N5, N8 and N1are teaming together nowto develop the processesthatwill enable us to imple-ment the new governance.

4. Institutionalize improvedsecurity processes

We learned a great dealabout shortcomings andbest practices in our secu-rity programs in the after-math of the tragic eventsof September 16, 2013. Wehave investigated, assessed,and implemented correc-tive actions and improve-ments to our region and

Commandant talks about Naval District Washington 2015 Vision

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From Naval Air ForcesPublic Affairs

Commander, NavalAir Forces (CNAF) held achange of command cer-emony aboard the aircraftcarrier USS John C. Stennis(CVN 74) at NAS North Is-land Jan. 22.

During the ceremony,Vice Adm. Mike Shoemakerrelieved Vice Adm. David H.Buss as CNAF.

While serving as the Na-vy’s “Air Boss” since Octo-ber 2012, Buss ensured thematerial readiness, admin-istration, and training for allNaval Aviation commandsand provided operationallyready squadrons and air-craft carriers to the fleet. Healso led the Naval AviationEnterprise, a partnershipbetween Navy and MarineCorps aviation organiza-tions that work closely toimprove processes for moreefficient and effective NavalAviation forces.

During his tenure, Bussoversaw the fleet accep-tance of the E-2D AdvancedHawkeye; led the develop-

mental testing of the F-35CLightning II and the X-47Bunmanned aerial systemaboard the aircraft carrier;ensured the readiness ofUSS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)and USS George H.W. Bush(CVN 77) prior to their de-ployments in support ofOperation Inherent Resolve;and prepared the first op-erational deployment ofthe P-8A Poseidon and theNavy’s inaugural manned-unmanned expeditionarysquadron aboard a littoralcombat ship.

Retired Adm. JosephW. Prueher was the guestspeaker. Commander, U.S.Pacific Fleet, Adm. Harry B.Harris Jr., presented Busswith the Distinguished Ser-vice Medal on behalf of thepresident for displayingextraordinary strategic vi-sion, analytical insight andinspirational leadership asCNAF.

Buss thanked all thosewho supported himthroughout his career andcommended Shoemaker onhis superb leadership.

“I turn over an aviationforce today of which I am,and you should be, very,very proud,” said Buss. “Notonly do we continue to ex-cel in combat and have socontinuously for the past 13

plus years, but we continueto set the conditions on astrategic playing field fordecades of future success asa warfighting force for un-precedented transition intonew and ever-increasingly

capable aircraft, mannedand unmanned alike, andour next generation aircraftcarrier — the USS Gerald R.Ford.

“When coupled withnew operating concepts,

new technology, and bright,sharp forward-thinkingminds in Naval Aviation to-day, our strategic relevanceand our importance to thisnation tomorrow shouldnever be —and must neverbe— in question,” said Buss.

Donna Buss, Vice Adm.Buss’ wife, was also rec-ognized for her time anddedication to support Navyfamilies and was presentedwith the Department of theNavy Superior Public Ser-vice Award.

Immediately followingthe change of command,Buss retired after 36 years ofnaval service.

Shoemaker addressedthe men and women ofCNAF for the first time as theNavy’s seventh “Air Boss”and described the value ofNaval Aviation.

“I am incredibly honoredand humbled by the oppor-tunity to ‘fleet up’ and takeover as your new Air Boss,”said Shoemaker. “Those inuniformknowall toowell the

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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Omar A. Dominquez

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, conduct a fly over during theCommander, Naval Air Forces change of command and retirement ceremony aboard theaircraft carrier USS JohnC. Stennis (CVN 74) at Naval Air Station North Island. Vice Adm.MikeShoemaker relieved Vice Adm. David H. Buss as commander of Naval Air Forces .

Shoemaker takes over as Navy’s new ‘Air Boss’

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By Emily StrotmanProgram Management(AIR 1.0) CommunicationsSupport

A test system designed todiagnose and repair complexnaval avionics weapons sys-tems was recently approvedby the Navy for Low Rate Ini-tial Production Lot 3 (LRIP3), providing an additional29 stations in support of fleetsites.

The LRIP 3 decision forthe electronic ConsolidatedAutomated Support Sys-tems (eCASS), which wasmade Dec. 4, complementsthe LRIP 1 and 2 deliveries,bringing the total number ofstations procured to 67.

This order includes thefirst Electro-Optics (EO) andHigh Power (HP) capablestations, which will help theNavy begin full-rate produc-tion and its initial operatingcapability — signifying thatusers have the ability to em-ploy and maintain a systemor product before proceedingto full operational capability.

Currently, Fleet Readiness

Center Mid-Atlantic at NASOceana, Virginia, is slated toreceive two EO stations infiscal 2017 and USS Theo-dore Roosevelt (CVN 71) willbe the first carrier to receiveeCASS in fiscal 2018. The car-rier will receive six stationsthrough its initial round ofinstallations to support thetransition from legacy CASSto eCASS — two HPs, threeEOs and one Radio Frequen-cy (RF).

With modernized andadvanced features, the neweCASS will replace aging leg-acy CASS technology, whichwas designed in the 1980sand introduced to the fleetin 1994. Three of the LRIP 3stations will be RF-capableeCASS stations that will sup-port the E-2D program fordepot maintenance, the firstuse of eCASS by an emergingaircraft platform. Measur-ing just over 6 feet wide, thesystem is small enough todeploy on aircraft carriers,allowing mechanics to trou-bleshoot and repair aircraftat sea or ashore.

“eCASS will be faster,more reliable and easier tomaintain, improving uponlegacy CASS performance,”

said Capt. Brian Jacobs, wholeads the Common AviationSupport Equipment Pro-gram Office (PMA-260) at

NAS Patuxent River. “It willalso significantly reduce thetotal ownership cost of theNavy’s automatic test equip-

ment over the next 20 years.”PMA-260 manages the pro-curement, development andfielding of automatic testequipment for the Navy andMarine Corps.

eCASS has the ability toperform maintenance on anumber of aircraft systems,including the F/A-18 radar,EA-6B and EA-18G airborneintegrated jamming system,and the H-60’s forward-look-ing infrared system (FLIR).Eventually, all avionics sup-ported on the legacy CASS aswell as many of the emerg-ing systems will be tested oneCASS.

“eCASS’ test results andits analysis of system perfor-mance and reliability are thebest I have seen for a systemat this stage of maturity,”said Chris Giggey, NAVAIR’sdeputy program managerfor automatic test systems inPMA-260.

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Navy gears up to order production of 29 aircraft diagnostic systems

Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin

Petty Officers 3rd Class Ira Schwartz assigned to Fleet Readiness Center Southeast at NASJacksonville, Fla., left, and Devin Riley from Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic at NAS Oceana,Va., both aviation electronics technicians, perform diagnostic tests on the U.S. Navy’s electronicConsolidated Automated Support System (eCASS) at Lockheed Martin’s Mission Systems andTraining site in Orlando, Fla. The Navy, which recently approved eCASS to enter Low Rate InitialProduction Lot 3, has ordered 29 stations, six of which will deploy on USS Theodore Roosevelt(CVN 71) in fiscal 2018.

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installation security pro-grams and improved ourrelationships with securitypartner organizations out-side of our fence lines.How-ever, that work is not yetcomplete, and wemust alsoinstitutionalize the correc-tive measures and relation-ships such that wemaintaincontinuous awareness ofour security environmentand a continuous improve-ment process.

5. Continuous improvementin Environmental andEnergy programs

We saw significant im-provements in our energyefficiency during 2014 andhave undertaken manynew energy initiatives. Wehave the enterprise modelfor the future Shore Opera-tions Center right here atNDW. The SHOC has andis developing capabilitiesthat will allow us to drivegreater efficiencies in ev-ery aspect of shore op-erations, from security tofacility maintenance. Wehave more installationseligible for energy and en-vironmental recognition

programs and competingat higher levels than everbefore. This is just the start,and our task as CNIC’sleaders in energy and envi-ronmental performance isto carry that forward acrossthe CNIC enterprise. Wehave both significant chal-lenges and great opportu-nities to achieve this goal.Our installations haveunique challenges fromthe perspective of expand-ing our culture of energyconservation. We have sig-nificant limitations to whatwe can do in much of ourinfrastructure. But, we arestill early in our learningcurve of energy initiatives— we still have low hang-ing fruit from the energyconservation perspectiveand similar opportunity fordevelopment of alternativeenergy projects.

The vision I have out-lined above now requiresthat we take it to the nextlevel. Our next step is toestablish defined, measur-able objectives so that wecan evaluate our progressand adjust course as nec-essary over the year. Muchmore to follow and I lookforward to working withall of you on these impor-tant initiatives.

Thanks Team 88.

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constant demand for NavalForces, Naval Aviation inparticular, that we contin-ue to see. Our combatantcommanders clearly valuethe strategic options andflexibility that carrier strikegroups and our expedition-ary aviation forces bring totheir areas of responsibil-

ity. The challenge that liesahead of us is how we con-tinue to sustain the capac-ity to generate those forces,and ensure they are goingforward with the right ca-pabilities to operate whereneeded ... all in a fiscal en-vironment characterizedby ever-increasing uncer-tainty.”

Shoemaker is a 1982graduate of the U.S. Na-

val Academy and nativeof St. Petersburg, Florida.As a flag officer, he servedas assistant commander,Navy Personnel Commandfor Career Management(PERS-4) and Naval AirForce Atlantic. His com-mand tours include StrikeFighter Squadron (VFA)105, VFA-106, Carrier AirWing 17, Carrier StrikeGroup (CSG) 9 and CSG 3.

CNAF, headquarteredat Naval Air StationNorth Island, effectivelymans, trains and equips10 combat-ready air-craft carriers, 10 carrierair wings, 170 squadronsand more than 100,000personnel.

For more news fromCommander, Naval AirForces, visit www.navy.mil/local/airpac/.

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many people acrossthe base,” Monto said.“We’ve heard a lotof positive feedbacksince the grand open-ing was announced,and our customers areexcited.”

Renaldo John, spe-cial project manager atWOLF, said the serviceswere long overdue.

“People have waitedyears for this,” Johnsaid. “Eddie’s will savepeople a lot of time andmoney by providing a

convenient place to buynutritious and reason-ably priced food. It’swonderful that we final-ly have a place to buylunch without having toleave the airfield.”

Located 12 milessouthwest of NASPatuxent River, WOLFis home to NAWCAD 4.5and NAWCAD 5.1.11,Coast Guard Station St.Inigoes and a compo-nent of the MarylandArmy National Guard.

For questions aboutany of these changes,contact Monto at 301-342-3241.

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Special EventsMardi Gras Masquerade6-10 p.m. Feb. 7 at the River’sEdgeTickets available at River’s Edgeand ITT Office.What is the Mardi Gras Mas-

querade? A party decked out in dé-cor with Southern Maryland-basedcover band “The Piranhas,” NewOrleans-style buffet dinner, freewine tasting and hors d’oeuvresduring cocktail hour. Best dressedare crowned king and queen andreceive prizes. Daycare is availablefrom 6-10 p.m. at the CDC for $4 perhour.VIPs also receive a room at

NGIS, shuttle service to and fromNGIS, daycare service, VIP seat-ing, signature drink in a souvenirglass, and a sit-down three coursemeal with beverages. General ad-mission: $20, active duty E-1 to E-6and their family, $25, active duty E-7and above and their family; $30, allothers. VIP: $150, price is for twopatrons.

River’s EdgeValentine’s Day Dinner5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 12Bring your Valentine to the Riv-

er’s Edge for a special dinner withan extensive buffet menu, soothingmusic, candlelight, as well as a spe-cially chosen wine selection. Menuincludes: seafood bisque, roastedprime rib of beef, imperial flounderroulades, grilled chicken breast withsundried tomato vinaigrette, garlicmashed potatoes, sautéed freshvegetables, salad bar and rolls withhoney whipped butter, and assorteddesserts. Cost: $18.95, members;$21.95, nonmembers. Reservationsrequired.

ITTArmed Forces Vacation Club$299 Sale. Book your seven-

night Space-A stay before Jan. 30for $299 at www.AFVClub.com/sale.

Tickets availableWashington Capitals

Chicago at the NationalTheater2 p.m. Feb. 14Tickets: $96

Great Wolf Lodge SpecialApril 18; register by March 18Cost: $206 for one-night stay in

a family suite that sleeps six. Priceincludes six waterpark passes and$8 in arcade tokens.

Drill HallIntramural Table TennisSingle Competition10 a.m. Feb. 3Open to active-duty and retired

military, Reservists, and membersof the Fitness and Sports Program.

Couch to 5K TrainingStarting Feb. 10Thinking about running your first

5K? Haven’t run in a while? Look-ing to improve your short distance

pace? This program is for everyone.Meet as a group on Tuesdays andThursdays at 11:30 a.m. and begintraining just in time to prepare for theEarth Day 5K.

NRC SolomonsValentine’s Special at NRCSolomonsFeb. 13-15Enjoy a weekend with your

sweetheart at NRC Solomons NavyGetaways. Guests may choose anyof our one- to four-bedroom lodgingunits, excluding the waterfront cot-tages. Cost: $200 for the two-nights;includes a Valentine’s gift bag. Ad-ditional nights are charged at thenormal nightly rate. Guests must bestaying both nights to be eligible forValentine’s weekend package. In-quire at the Lodging office front deskfor additional information.

Rassieur Youth CenterCareer Launch6-9 p.m. Feb. 17Teens interested in the Career

Launch Summer Employment Pro-gram will gain insight on job oppor-tunities at NAS Patuxent River foryouths ages 13-18. Résumé build-ing, interview process and job train-ing information are also provided.Parent attendance is encouragedand welcomed. This event is man-datory for any teen with base accessinterested in the Summer Employ-ment Program.

Navy Flying ClubPrivate Pilot Ground School5-8 p.m. MondaysBuilding 2189 auditoriumThe Patuxent River Navy Fly-

ing Club offers Private Pilot GroundSchool until May. The course meetsthe requirements for the FAA knowl-edge test and for Navy Continu-ous Learning credits. Contact JoeDziewit at 301-862-1110, or come tothe Club office located behind andnext to the Post Office on base.

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Phone directory• Information, Tickets and Travel Of-fice: 301-342-3648• Drill Hall: 301-757-3943• River’s Edge Catering and Confer-ence Center:301-342-3656

• NRC Solomons: 410-326-2840• Rassieur Youth Center: 301-342-1694• Energy Zone: 301-342-4559• Fleet and Family Support Center:301-342-4911• Center Stage Theater: 301-342-5033• Special Events: 410-326-6830/301-342-3214

Center Stage Theater

• Movie Line: 301-342-5033• Reservations: 301-342-3648• Ticket Prices: E-1 to E-5 cat-egory: adults, $3.50 and youthsages 6-11, $2.50. All others: adults,$4.50; youths ages 6-11, $3.50.• 3-D glasses: $1• Authorized ID required foradmission

Thursday, Jan. 296:30 p.m., Exodus: Godsand Kings(Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 30

mins.)Moses rises up against the

Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, set-ting 600,000 slaves on a monu-mental journey of escape fromEgypt and its terrifying cycle ofdeadly plagues.

Friday, Jan. 306:30 p.m., Wild(Rated: R, 1 hr. 55 mins.)After years of reckless be-

havior, a heroin addiction andthe destruction of her marriage,Cheryl Strayed makes a rash de-cision. Haunted by memories ofher mother and with absolutelyno experience, she sets out tohike more than a thousand mileson the Pacific Crest Trail all onher own. This film powerfully re-veals her terrors and pleasures-- as she forges ahead on a jour-ney that maddens, strengthensand ultimately heals her.

9 p.m., The Gambler(Rated: R, 1 hr. 42 mins.)Jim Bennett is a risk taker.

Both an English professor anda high-stakes gambler, Ben-nett bets it all when he borrowsfrom a gangster and offers hisown life as collateral. Always

one step ahead, Bennett pits hiscreditor against the operator ofa gambling ring and leaves hisdysfunctional relationship withhis wealthy mother in his wake.He plays both sides, immersinghimself in an illicit, undergroundworld while garnering the atten-tion of Frank, a loan shark witha paternal interest in Bennett’sfuture.

Saturday, Jan. 314 p.m., Night at theMuseum: Secret ofthe Tomb(Rated: PG, 1 hr. 37 mins.)Get ready for the wildest and

most adventure-filled Night atthe Museum ever as Larry leavesNew York City for London, unit-ing favorite and new characterswhile embarking on an epicquest to save the magic before itis gone forever.

6:30 p.m., The Womanin Black 2: Angel of Death(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 38 mins.)When a group of orphaned

children are forced to move fromtheir home in London, caretak-ers Eve and Jean bring everyoneto the desolate and eerie Britishcountryside. Four decades afterArthur Kipps left, this supernatu-ral horror film introduces this newgroup to the now abandoned Eel

Marsh House; an odd but seem-ingly safe location. It isn’t longbefore Eve starts to sense thatthis house is not what it appearsto be as the children in her carebegin to disappear.

9 p.m., The Gambler(Rated: R, 1 hr. 42 mins.)

Sunday, Feb. 12 p.m., Into the Woods(Rated: PG, 2 hrs. 04 mins.)This modern twist on the be-

loved Brothers Grimm fairy talesintertwines the plots of a fewchoice stories and explores theconsequences of the characters’wishes and quests. The humor-ous and heartfelt musical followsthe classic tales of Cinderella,Little Red Riding Hood, Jack andthe Beanstalk, and Rapunzel --all tied together by an originalstory involving a baker and hiswife, their wish to begin a fam-ily and their interaction with thewitch who has put a curse onthem.

Monday and Tuesday,Feb. 2 and 3Theater is not open

Wednesday, Feb. 46:30 p.m., The Gambler(Rated: R, 1 hr. 42 mins.)

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On BaseProgram Management PanelDiscussion1-3 p.m. Feb. 3; register by Jan. 29Building 2272, Room 150, VICConference RoomCivilian in grades GS-12 to GS-14

14 currently or aspiring to be in theProgram Management (PM) careerfield are invited to attend a panel dis-cussion, “Getting To Know Your Pro-gram Management Leadership.” HearPM leaders discuss their professionalbackgrounds, relationship buildingand networking, followed by a briefQ&A session. Email pmcommunity@navy.mil, or contact Anna Rovito at301-757-6622 or anna.rovito@navy.mil.

SBIR 16.1 Topic CallThrough March 6The NAVAIR Small BusinessInnovation Research (SBIR) 16.1Topic Call is currently open.Submit innovative research and

R&D topics that can be solved by smallbusinesses to the T3 site, http://navair.t3sbir.com/login. Email navair.sbir@navy.mil or visit https://myteam.navair.navy.mil/air/40/40t/MySBIR.

Where’s Gnorman?Somewhere in this issue we’ve

hidden Gnorman the gnome. Anyonespotting Gnorman can email tester@dcmilitary.com or phone 301-342-4163 now through 5 p.m. Friday, andinclude a brief description of wherehe’s located. One name is drawn fromall entries and wins a Center StageTheater movie ticket. The same per-son cannot win more than once per

month. The Jan. 15 issue winner wasDawn Gilmore, who found Gnormanon Page 8 in the chief’s exam photo.

Off baseUpdate Absentee Voter InfoRemember to keep your absen-

tee voter information up to date bycompleting the Federal Post CardApplication online at www.fvap.gov/military-voter/registration-ballots.Contact the Voting Assistance Offi-cer at vote.patuxentriver@navy.mil or301-757-0025

US Naval Academy HoldsSummer SeminarApplications for the Naval Academy

Summer 2015 Seminar are now ac-cepted online at www.usna.edu/admis-sions/NASS. This is a fast-paced, six-day experience designed to introducethe Naval Academy to rising high schoolseniors. Session dates: May 30 to June4, June 6-11 and June 13-18.

Beth Israel Synagogue ServicesFeb. 6 and 7Beth Israel Synagogue of Lexington

Park is holding regular services withRabbi Kenneth Cohen on Feb. 6 at 7:30p.m. and Feb. 7 at 9:30 a.m. See bethis-raelmd.org for sermon topics and otherevents.

Naval Academy Alumni AnnualDinnerFeb. 6Paul Hall Center for MaritimeTraining, Piney PointThe Greater Southern Maryland

Chapter of the USNA Alumni Asso-ciation will hold its annual “Dark Ages”

dinner and Academy alumni and theirguests are welcome. Make reservationsand pay for dinner online at www.navya-lumni.org. Alternately, please RSVP toRick Snyder at Richard.L.Snyder@saic.com. Cost is $37 per person.

Veterans Book Group11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 7Charlotte Hall libraryVietnam veteran, author and col-

lege professor Wayne Karlin, leadsthis veteran’s book group. The pro-gram is part of a National Endowmentfor the Humanities initiative StandingTogether: Humanities and the Experi-ence of War, created to promote un-derstanding of the military experienceand to support returning veterans.Meetings are held the first Saturdayof each month, February to June. Thisis a free event for service members ofall eras. Lunch and reading materialsare provided. Registration required.Contact Alesha Verdict at 301-884-2211 ext. 1005 or email averdict@stmalib.org.

Veterans Stand Down10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 21HuntingtownAmerican Legion Post 82 hosts a

free Veteran Stand Down event for allactive-duty military, veterans and theirfamily. The focus of the event is forveterans to connect with agencies andservice providers concerning VeteransAffairs enrollment, healthcare, burialbenefits, assistance with writing a jobrésumé, transition from military to civil-ian, and assist those who are homeless.Contact George Hawley at 240-367-6489 or ghawley83@gmail.com.

SMECO Scholarships for HighSchool SeniorsDeadline March 6High school seniors living with a par-

ent or guardian who is a SMECO cus-tomer-member can apply to receive oneof four $1,500 scholarships available forthe 2015-2016 school year. The studentmust be enrolled or plan to enroll full-time in an accredited college, universityor trade school. Visit www.smeco.coop.

Volunteer OpportunityFOD Walk-down7:15-8:30 a.m. Fridays through Feb. 20Building 1355Help make the airfield safer by join-

ing the weekly FOD -- Foreign ObjectDamage -- walk down. Volunteers vi-sually sweep sections of the runways,picking up any loose debris that mightresult in damage to an aircraft. A $2 hotbreakfast, prepared on-site, is availablefor purchase afterward. Contact Lt. j.g.Brian Coughlin at 301-342-3570 oremail brian.coughlin@nayv.mil.

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St. Nicholas ChapelServicesProtestant ServicesWorship 11a.m.SundayMen’sDiscipleship 6-7:30 p.m.SundayReligiousProgrammingCenterWomen’sStudy 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdayand10-11:30 a.m. ThursdayReligiousProgrammingCenterCatholic ServicesMass5p.m.SundaysContinuingCatholicDevelopment (CCD)Postponeduntil further notice

All classes are held at the Fleetand Family Support Center in Build-ing 2090 off Bundy Road unless oth-erwise noted. Classes are open toactive-duty and retired military andReservists. Reservations are neces-

sary and can be made at FFSC or bycalling 301-342-4911.

Playgroup at Glen Forrest Commu-nity Center: 10-11 a.m. ThursdaysAnger Management: 2-4 p.m. Feb.

3, 5, 10, 12, 17 and 19Couples Communication: 2-4 p.m.Feb. 4Paying those Holiday Bills: 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 4Smooth Move: 9-10 a.m. Feb. 5

Ready Navy- www.ready.navy.milGet a free information packet

on how to prepare for hurricanes,severe weather and other potentialemergencies at the Fleet and FamilySupport Center.

Magic Night at NavalAir Museum5 p.m. doors; 6:30 p.m. showJan. 31Patuxent River Naval AirMuseumA fantastic show for all ages

featuring comedy illusionist Reg-gie Rice. Tickets cost $8; $4 mu-seum members; free for five yearsand under. For information, call301-863-1900.

First Free Friday5-8 p.m. Feb. 6Calvert Marine MuseumThe museum is open and free

to the public with docents availablein every gallery. Back for their fifthconsecutive year is the AnnapolisBluegrass Coalition (ABC) per-forming at 6:30 p.m. in the HarmsGallery. ABC uses banjo, fiddle,

mandolin, guitar and bass fiddle tobring both traditional and contem-porary compositions, tight threepart harmonies and bluesy solosto fans.

Within These Walls: Afri-can American Surgeons andNurses During the Civil War4 p.m. Feb. 7Surratt House Museum, 9118Brandywine Road, ClintonThis presentation will explore

the service of black nurses andsurgeons who served in bothUnion and Confederate hospitalstreating civilians and soldiers onthe battlefield and in army hospi-tals. Join historian Jill L. Newmarkas she shares her knowledge onthis often neglected part of CivilWar history. Free. Arrive early.Limited seating

As of Jan. 23Intramural Bowling LeagueWSI 43-17Big Ten 38-22Goat Locker 35-25Hang em High 31-29Gutter Clutter 30-30Gutter Trash 30-30Sky Cops 29-31Rollin’ Thunder 29-31On AWhim 26-34High-n-Low 24-36Ten Pin Mafia 23-37Spare Time 22-38

Graybeard Basketball LeagueSocial Security 4-0W.W.D. 3-1River Dawgs 3-2Loggies 2-3A/O 1-2MAG-49 0-5

Intramural Basketball LeagueMonday/Wednesday DivisionBallsohardu 1-0

Maryland Elite 1-0Grind Time 0-0Tigers 0-1Team America 0-1

Tuesday/Thursday Division# Swag 1-0VX-1 1-0Health Clinic 0-1MAG-49 0-1

Intramural Volleyball LeagueMonday/Wednesday DivisionSloppy Sets 3-0Heavy Hitters 3-0SRR 0-3ASTC 0-3

Tuesday/Thursday DivisionSTK 3-0Brew Crew 3-0Victorious Secrets 3-0Kimosabi 0-0GBOF 0-3Pioneers 0-3NHC 0-3

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