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Vol. 72, No. 38 Celebrating 72 Years of Community Partnership September 24, 2015

TESTERNaval Air Station Patuxent River

Burst of Color 5K Fun Run/Walk set for Saturday

What you needto know

• 10 a.m. Sept. 26

• Location: At thelarge pavilion atNavy GetawaysSolomons

• Cost: $10 forE-1 to E-6 andchildren ages6-12; $15 for E-7and above; freefor children ages5 and younger

• Register at theSports & FitnessOffice in the DrillHall

Sept. 14 through Oct. 14

Road work isscheduled for TateRoad from the Cuddi-hy Road intersectionto River’s Edge untilOct. 14. The work in-cludes repaving theroad, so expect laneclosures; traffic willbe flagged.

Access to LovellCove will be limitedto one entrance/exitat times. A detour signwill be placed withinthe neighborhood tohelp occupants navi-gate to the appropri-ate entrance/exit.

All dates are pend-ing weather.

Tate Road Work

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

More than 600 runners participated in last year’s Burst of Color 5K Fun Run/Walk. Hundreds of spectators lined the street showering the runners with environ-mentally friendly plant-based dye throughout the race. The race is used as an outlet for teambuilding, family time, bonding and camaraderie.

By Donna CipolloniNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

“I feel like the Navy is partof my family,” explained ImaBlack, 94, wife of the firstNavy Master Chief Petty Of-ficer of the Navy (MCPON),following a tour of NASPatuxent River Sept. 16. “Ienjoy being around the Navymen and women. It’s part ofwho I am.”

Black did not come froma military family and neverconsidered amilitary lifestyleuntil a chance encounterwith a recruiter in Bessemer,Alabama, back in 1943, whenAmerica was in the throes ofWorld War II.

I worked as a soda jerk ina drugstore and, one day, aNavy recruiter walked inwith a WAVE,” said Black,referring to a member ofthe Navy’s Women Accept-ed for Volunteer EmergencyServices (WAVES). “She waswearing a white sharkskinuniform, gloves and cover,and the recruiter pointedhis finger at me and said‘you too can wear that uni-form.’ When he said that,sparks went off in my headand I knew that was the an-swer to my prayer.”

Making WAVES

Black had always longed

to experience the big, wideworld she knew was beyondthe boundaries of her ruralhometown and just a couplemonths later, was on a trainbound for Hunter College,New York, to begin bootcamp as an enlisted NavyWAVE.

“After training, I was sentto Anacostia Naval Base inWashington, D.C., and itwas very exciting,” she said.“When they put us on thetrain, they told us everythingwas top secret and we werenot to tell anyone where wewere going. I couldn’t seewhere a train full of WAVES

going to D.C. should be topsecret, so when I wrote tomy parents I told them Icouldn’t say where I was go-ing, but that I might get tosee the president.”

Serving four years, sheworked her way up to store-keeper first class, handlingmoney and deposits for Ship

Wife of first Navy MCPON visits Pax RiverTalks of time as WAVE andhusband’s inaugural position

U.S. Navy photos by Shawn Graham

ImaBlack,widowof the firstMasterChief PettyOfficer of theNavyDelbert Black, is ledbyChief Electronics Technician TimothyRod-gers ona tour of theNASPatuxentRiverAir TrafficControl Tower.Black toured the installation after providing the keynote addressat this year’sChief PettyOfficer PinningCeremonySept. 16.

See Chief Petty OfficerPinning ceremonyphotos on Page 2.

See MCPON, Page 3

Gold StarMother’s andFamily’s Day Sept. 27

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Pax pins 17 new chief petty officers

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate

ChiefMaster-at-Arms Brian Ferguson has his anchors pinned on by his family during the NAS Patuxent River Chief Petty Of-ficer Pinning Ceremony Sept. 16 at Building 2272


Servicemembers and civilian employees from across the airstation render honors during a Colors presentation at the Chieftime-honored ceremony. In the Navy promotion to the rank ofchief requires a Sailor to take on the dual role of technical ex-pert and designated leader.


Chief Petty Officer (CPO) selects assigned to NAS Patux-ent River area commands stand bymoments before theyare pinned to chief. The CPOPinning Ceremony officiallyconcludes CPO365 Phase Two. CPO 365 is a year-roundtraining initiative that Chief’sMesses throughout the Navytake on to prepare first class petty officers to becomechiefs. Phase Two beganwhenCPOSelection Board re-sults were released Aug. 5.


Fiscal Year 2016Chief Petty Officers prepare to greet the public for the first time following their advancement to chief. The ChiefPetty Officer Pinning Ceremony is a tradition unique to the Navy, which dates back to 1893when the chief petty officer pay-gradewas created. The ceremony signifies a new position of leadership and responsibility for the Navy.


Vice Adm. David Dunaway, center, commander, NAVAIR,and Ima Black, render honors during a Colors presenta-tion at the Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony.


Ima Black, the widow of the firstMaster Chief Petty Officerof the Navy, Master Chief Gunner’sMate Delbert D. Black,provided the keynote address during the Chief Petty OfficerPinning Ceremony.

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By Donna CipolloniNAs Patuxent River Public Affairs

The NAS Patuxent River Search and Res-cue (SAR) aviation swimmers demonstratedtheir skill and mettle as they swam againstboth the river current and outgoing tidal cur-rent to traverse a 1.7 mile expanse across thePatuxent River Sept. 18.

Following amandatory safety briefing andaccompanied by support boats from PortOperations, the swimmers started from thebeach at West BasinMarina and ended at theChesapeake Biological Laboratory researchpier on the Solomons Island side.

“Essentially, the swim is a combinationmorale-booster and endurance capabilitiesdemonstration,” explained Lt. Clayton Mar-tin, SAR pilot and and Port Operations divi-sion officer. “Primary participants are navalaircrewmen from ‘SAR Dogs’ with additionalparticipants from the Aviation Survival Train-ing Center onboard Pax River.”

As the 13 swimmers cut through the 77degree water, the support boats kept track ofthem, alerted approaching recreational boatsto their presence and carried rescue and

medical personnel, in case of emergency.The fastest time of the day was logged by

Naval Aircrewman 3rd Class Erick Smith, fin-ishing in approximately 55minutes, while thelast participant to reach the opposite side didso in less than two hours.

Pax River’s Executive Officer Capt. ScottStarkey was also among the group in the wa-ter. A former lifeguard and decent swimmer,Starkey said attempting to keep up with therescue swimmers was “humbling.””

“They dusted me,” Starkey admitted. “Iwas exhausted but happy to have been ableto finish.”

The annual SAR swim event is a traditionat Pax River and offers the Sailors an opportu-nity to enhance camaraderie as well as honetheir open-water swimming skills. With du-ties that might include jumping from a he-licopter into extreme conditions to rescuedowned pilots, rigorous training that teststhe swimmers, both physically and mentally,is paramount.

“And,” Martin added, “it shows how ourrescue swimmers stand ready to support theNavy SARmotto: So others may live.”

SAR Dogs attack the Patuxent River

U.S. Navy photos by Donna Cipolloni

Stores, now known as theNavy Exchange. In 1947,she left the Navy at age 25,but continued to hold theposition as a civilian.

“One night I went to abasketball game with mygirlfriends — all ex-WAVES— and I whispered to themthat I liked number 13; I likedhis legs,” she said. “A ship-mate of his told him what Isaid and he came over; that’show we got acquainted. Wegot married about a year

later andweremarried for 50years.”

MCPON’s first years

Her husband, Delbert D.Black, would go on to havea distinguished naval careerand be named the first Mas-ter Chief Petty Officer of theNavy in 1967. The title thenwas Senior Enlisted Advisor.

“There had never beenanyone who held the posi-ton before, so there was noblueprint to follow,” Blacksaid. “They took him to aroom with a desk, a chairand an empty filing cabi-net and said ‘this is yours.’

That’s how he started and itwas very difficult.”

Black described herhusband as a smart, deter-mined man who knew whathad to be done and how hewanted to do it, but he en-countered a fair amount ofresentment.

“Some didn’t feel therewas a need for the office,”she said. “Senior officersdidn’t help and weren’t co-operative. They didn’t thinkan enlisted man shouldhave that power.”

But her husband per-severed, earning the back-ing of L. Mendel Rivers,a member of the House

Armed Services Commit-tee, well-known for being astrong supporter of themili-tary and of enlisted servicemembers in particular.

“That was the biggestbreak he had — someonepowerful who could helphim,” Black noted.

After that, MCPON start-ed traveling with the Sec-retary of the Navy and theChief of Naval Operations.

“This was before thecomputer age and all hehad on his desk was a tele-phone, not even an answer-ing machine,” she added.“The way he got the wordout that there was such an

office, was through travel —and he did a lot of traveling.And wrote a lot of letters.”

By his retirement in 1971,Black says her husband wassatisfied the office he leftbehind was well establishedand already effective. Hepassed away in 2000.

A good life

Throughout the years,Black has accepted invita-tions to ceremonial events inD.C., and continues attend-ing one Chiefs Pinning Cer-emony at a different installa-tion each year.

Following the recent Pax

River frocking, she toured theair station, even making it tothe top of the Air Traffic Con-trol Tower. And, honoringherlate husband, she ate lunch atthe Goat Locker.

“It was loud,” she said,smiling. “And that’s how I’lldescribe that.”

TheNavyhelpedher fulfillher dreamof seeing theworldand she wouldn’t change aminute of her military life-style.

“We lived in Japan, Ha-waii and France; not bad fora gunner’s mate,” she said.“My husband never felt likehe retired, and I guess I feelthat way too.”

MCPONContinued from 1


Elan Bresslour-RashapAir Test and Evaluation

Squadron (HX) 21

Hometown: Randolph,NJHow many years as aNavy/Marine CorpsSpouse?

I’ve been a Navyspouse for 5 years.How many years as anOmbudsman?

August 2015 was myfirst full month as an Om-budsman.Why you volunteered to become an Ombudsman?

I wanted to help where I could and be part of the sup-port system for military families. Prior to living in Mary-land, we were stationed in San Diego, but I was employedin Orange County. We didn’t live near the base where myhusband worked, and as a result I didn’t learn about mostof the resources that were available to us.

At this duty station, we’re able to live within the Patux-ent River community, and it has been a great experienceto play a more active role in the military and local com-munities.

Now that I’mwell trained on themany resources avail-able to military families, I’m excited to share informationwithmy families,whether they’re inneeddue to anunfore-seen circumstance, or if they just want to explore the localarea with a new fun activity.

Ombudsman Corner

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By Donna CipolloniNAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

The Interactive Customer Evalu-ation (ICE) System is a web-basedprogram that allows DOD customersto provide feedback on products andservices provided by DOD officesand facilities worldwide, includingthose right here at NAS PatuxentRiver.

With the click of a mouse, ICEsends your comments, suggestions,complaints or compliments directlyto the appropriate service providermanager for action. Comments canbe submitted anonymously or, byproviding a phone number or emailaddress, a manager will respond di-rectly.

“When a comment comes in, it isdirected to the correct person andif contact information is given, theywill generally respond within fivedays,” explained Connie Clausen,ICE system liaison at Pax River. “Notonly does the manager see the com-ment, but the [NAS Pax River] com-manding officer and executive offi-cer see it also.”

Types of comments at Pax mightinclude suggestions for reducingthe temperature in the men’s lockerroom at the Drill Hall or expanding

offerings at Eddie’s Cafes around theinstallation; notification of a downedtree or a pothole; calling attentionto incorrect hours of operation ona website or sign; and a variety ofcomplaints covering just about ev-erything.

“Some complaints, such as re-duced speed limits in constructionareas, cannot always be resolved,”Clausen noted. “But the system is in-tended to help the installation makeimprovements and every comment isconsidered.”

ICE can also be used for kudos,such as the recent anonymous com-ment thanking an employee in thePass and ID office for the excellentand timely service she provided aforeign liaison officer and his family.

“When [Commanding OfficerCapt. Heidi Fleming] sees kudos,

she’s very good at recognizing thosepeople,” Clausen added.

As the ICE liaison, Clausen is ableto track comments and follow up,whenever necessary.

“I track to make sure the peopleresponsible for responding are react-ing and if they aren’t, I’ll follow-upfor an update,” she said. “Sometimes,a comment will be directed to thewrong department and I make sure toforward it to the right person.”

Customer feedback online

Find Pax River’s ICEcomment card at:

Visit www.cnic.navy.mil/Patux-ent/index.htm and look underPopular Links in the right-handcolumn.

Noon to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 6Center Stage Theater

NAVAIR’s Hispanic Engagement Action Team is hosting an event featuring a His-panic cuisine tasting in the parking lot and remarks from Army veteran, author, moti-vational speaker and educator Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch on the theme of “Hispanic-Americans: Energizing our Nation’s Diversity.”

To register, visit https://navairu.navair.navy.mil and search for “CISL-EVT-0109.”

Hispanic Heritage Month event


From Chief of NavalOperations Public Affairs

Adm. John Richardson re-lieved Adm. Jonathan Green-ert as the Chief of Naval Oper-ations (CNO) in a ceremony,Sept. 18, at the U.S. NavalAcademy in Annapolis, Md.

Richardson became the31st CNO, the Navy’s mostsenior officer and, as a mem-ber of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,a principle advisor to the Sec-retary of the Navy, Secretaryof the Defense and the Presi-dent.

The Secretary of the Navy,Ray Mabus, spoke to mark thesignificance of the event.

“We are here today tomark the change of com-mand in one of the moststoried, most historic andiconic posts in our militaryor any military-the Chief ofNaval Operations,” said Ma-bus. “This job has been heldby Leahy and King and Nim-itz and Burke and Zumwalt-the very title implies action.

It’s the Chief of Naval Opera-tions.”

Mabus added, “It is fittingthat this ceremony takesplacehere at the Naval Academy,where the Navy legacy andlegend for both our outgoingand incoming CNO began.”

Secretary of Defense Ash-ton Carter, the senior Pen-tagon official in attendance,presided over the event. Cart-

er spoke of the Navy’s manyaccomplishments duringGreenert’s tenure.

“With Adm. Greenertstanding the watch, Amer-ica’s Sailors and Marineshave been where it matters,when it matters - rebalanc-ing to the Asia-Pacific, wheremuch of America’s future willbe written; reinforcing ourlongstanding NATO allies;

supporting our forces ashorein the turbulent Middle East;and providing humanitarianassistance and disaster reliefthe world over, in a way thatonly America can and doesdo,” said Carter.

Before concluding, Cart-er’s remarks turned to the fu-ture, adding “Continuing andbuilding on all this work willbe critical going forward, andAdm. John Richardson was aclear choice to carry it out.”

During the ceremony,Richardson took the podiumto thank Greenert and his wifeDarleen.

“To have the chance towork with Adm. Greenert —tohaveheandDarleenas friendsand mentors, is like being animmediate family member.”

The new CNO briefly dis-cussed his worldview and theoptimism he has for the fu-ture.

“I think that deep in ourguts we sense a shift in theworld, and we sense that once

again it will be vitally impor-tant to protect our interestson the seas,” said Richardson.“As an American and as yourCNO, I amveryoptimistic. Be-cause this is exactly the envi-ronment in which Americansthrive, and we will thrive.”

In his farewell speech,Greenert, after four years asCNO and 40 years of honor-able service as a Naval officer,thanked those who servedwith him during his tenure,his friends, family and themen and women serving inthe U.S. Navy.

“People are this country’sasymmetric advantage,”

said Greenert. “We talk a lotabout the Sailors, but it’salso the civilians-It’s also thefamilies. It’s great Americanwilling to do the job. Theyare our advantage.”

Greenert also praised hissuccessor.

“Challenges remain, butwe have the right team,” saidGreenert. “Adm. Richardsonhas all that it takes, but healso has what it takes, and thatis Dana [his wife], and theyare ready to meet those chal-lenges.”

Richardson’s full biogra-phy can be viewed on navy.mil.

Richardson relieves Greenert as CNO

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Laird

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. JonathanGreenert is relievedby Adm. John Richardson at a change of office ceremony heldat the U.S. Naval Academy.

Pax triathlon teams compete, take home honors at 27th event

U.S. Navy photos by Jiezl Cruz

NAS Patuxent River hosted the 27th Annual TeamTriathlon Sept. 12. The competition was run inheats with start times every 10 seconds. The race beganwith a half-mile swim at the outdoor pool,then participants transferred to their bikes for a scenic 13.1-mile race aroundNAS Patuxent River,and the last leg of the event consisted of a 3.1-mile run. The overall teamwinners were Shut Up Legswith a time of one hour, oneminute, 37 seconds.

The Office of the Chief of Naval Operations has estab-lished the following social media accounts for Sailors andcitizens to communicate with and get information fromthe new CNO:

Facebook - www.facebook.com/CNORichardsonTwitter - twitter.com/CNORichardsonFlickr - flickr.com/CNORichardsonInstagram - instagram.com/CNORichardson

Cyclist FarahMughal from teamVictorious Secret passes the flag on to runner Emily Imhofduring the second leg of the triathlon. TeamVictorious Secret took first in the Female Divi-sion with 1 hour, 16minutes, 47 seconds.Bottom photo: Twenty six teams competedthis year in one of four divisions: Male, Female, Coed and Family. TheMale Division winnerwas teamSplash, Crash &Dashwith 1 hour, 4minutes, 36 seconds. The Coed Division win-ner was team TinMenwith 1 hour, 11minutes, 6 seconds. The Family Division winner wasteamUntouchables with 1 hour, 12minutes, 12 seconds.


Courtesy of TRICARE

Prostate cancer is themost com-mon cancer among American men.Most prostate cancers grow slowlybut once the cancer is discovered,other tests must be done to deter-mine if it has spread. This ProstateCancer Awareness Week, take timeto decide if you should be tested ortreated for prostate cancer.

There are three risk factors thatincrease a man’s chance of devel-oping prostate cancer; age, raceand family history. The Centers forDisease Control and Preventionreport that men who are 50 yearsof age or older; are African-Amer-ican and whose father, brother, orson had prostate cancer are morelikely to develop the disease.

If you have any of these riskfactors, it is especially importantto get screened. You should alsotalk to your healthcare providerif you are experiencing any of thefollowing symptoms associatedwith prostate cancer. These symp-toms are:

• Difficulty starting urination• Weak or interrupted flow of

urine• Frequent urination, especial-

ly at night• Difficulty emptying the blad-

der completely• Pain or burning during urina-

tion• Blood in the urine or semen

pain in the back, hips, or pelvisthat doesn’t go away

• Painful ejaculationSome prostate cancers don’t

cause any health problems in menwho have them. Different peoplehave different symptoms for pros-tate cancer and some men do nothave symptoms at all. If you do nothave any risk factors, it is still im-portant to get annual preventivecare to discuss potential problemswith your provider.

Two tests are commonly usedto screen for prostate cancer, thedigital rectal exam and prostatespecific antigen test. TRICAREcovers annual exams and screen-ings for men with certain criteria.For more information, visit theProstate Cancer Exams page onthe TRICARE website.

Prostate cancer: Be informed and get care

Courtesy photo

Prostate cancer occurs mainly in older men. About six cases in 10 are diag-nosed in men ages 65 or older, and is rare before age 40. The average ageat the time of diagnosis is about 66.

Base Supply Center celebrates 20th anniversary at Pax

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

AbilityOne’s Base Supply Center (BSC) Program celebrated 20 years of service to NAS Patuxent River, with a ceremony and awards ceremony Sept.16. Providing employment opportunities to over 40,000 people, the AbilityOne Program is the largest single source of employment for people who areblind or have other severe disabilities in the U.S. Over the years, the BSC program has succeeded in providing thousands of jobs for people who areblind and severely disabled. Many of these are local residents who would otherwise have few opportunities for employment. The BSCs also employmany of our retired members of the military and their dependents.

AbilityOne facts• Base Supply Centers

(BSCs) are added to the Com-mission’s Procurement Listas AbilityOne service projectsin accordance with 41 CFRChapter 51, and, as such, areauthorized distribution sourc-es for AbilityOneproducts andcommercial (non-AbilityOne)products to support missionrequirements.

• Largest single source ofjobs for individuals who areblind or have significant dis-abilities in the USA.

• Employs nearly 50,000people who are blind or havesignificant disabilities, 3,000of whom areMilitary Veteransand Wounded Warriors re-turning to the work force.

• There are 152 AbilityOneBSCs currently in operationacross the country.

• These stores employ 248blind or visually impaired in-dividuals.

.• Delivers more than $2billion in quality products andservices to the Federal Gov-ernment at fair market prices.

• Provides critical supportto the US military custom-ers, both for war fighting anddisaster/ humanitarian reliefoperations.

• Operates at nearly 1,000locations representing 40 gov-ernment agencies nationally,includingmore than 155Abili-tyOne BSCs.

Clinic Corner


From the NAS PatuxentRiver Public Affairs Office

Just four years ago NASPatuxent River and theWashington, D.C., area ex-perienced two back-to-backnatural disasters when, inAugust 2011, a 5.9 magnitudeearth quake rattled the re-gion, followed by category 3Hurricane Irene.

In his DOD Participationin the September 2015 Na-tional Preparedness Monthproclamation, Secretaryof Defense Ashton Carterstressed the importance ofusing this month to raiseawareness to be ready fornatural disasters, callingpreparedness a “shared re-sponsibility of our entire na-tion.”

According to the proc-lamation: “Preparedness isimportant to the Depart-ment [of Defense] to ensurethe well-being and safety ofmembers of our workforceand their families. NationalPreparedness campaigns

provide a recurring oppor-tunity to take action beforea crisis, which contributes

to fostering a culture of pre-paredness and strengtheningour resilience.”

See how you and yourfamily can prepare for anytype of emergency withReady Navy, the Navy’sEmergency PreparednessProgram.

Ready Navy provides in-

formation, tools and resourc-es that empower the Navyfamily to more aptly preparefor, react and recover whenfaced with any emergency- with or without advancedwarning.

Ready Navy covers an ar-ray of hazards individualsmay encounter, ranging fromhurricanes and earthquakesto terrorist attacks.

Visit www.Ready.Navy.mil.

Throwback Thursday: August 2011A look from when back-to-back disasters struck Pax

U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger

Seabees clear fallen trees fromNAS Patuxent River’s Gate 2following Hurricane Irene in late August 2011.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialists 2nd Class Jason Graham

Civilians andmilitary personnel evacuate the Pentagon after a 5.9magnitude earthquake struckcentral Virginia Aug. 23, 2011, which could be felt up and down the eastern seaboard fromMas-sachusetts to Georgia.

U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger

Apleasure boat and its formermooring pylon come to rest atWest BasinMarina following Hurricane Irene.

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Thursday, Sept. 246:30 p.m., Hitman: Agent 47

(Rated: R, 1 hr. 36 mins.)The film centers on an elite as-

sassin who was genetically en-gineered from conception to bethe perfect killing machine, and isknown only by the last two digits onthe barcode tattooed on the backof his neck. He is the culminationof decades of research - and forty-six earlier Agent clones -- endowinghim with unprecedented strength,

speed, stamina and intelligence. Hislatest target is a mega-corporationthat plans to unlock the secret ofAgent 47’s past to create an army ofkillers whose powers surpass evenhis own. Teaming up with a youngwoman who may hold the secretto overcoming their powerful andclandestine enemies, 47 confrontsstunning revelations about his ownorigins and squares off in an epicbattle with his deadliest foe.

Friday, Sept. 256:30 p.m., War Room (Rated:

PG; 2 hrs.)Tony and Elizabeth Jordan have

it all-great jobs, a beautiful daughter,and their dream house. But appear-ances can be deceiving. Tony andElizabeth Jordan’s world is actuallycrumbling under the strain of a fail-ing marriage. While Tony basks inhis professional success and flirtswith temptation, Elizabeth resignsherself to increasing bitterness. But

their lives take an unexpected turnwhen Elizabeth meets her new-est client, Miss Clara, and is chal-lenged to establish a “war room”and a battle plan of prayer for herfamily. As Elizabeth tries to fight forher family, Tony’s hidden strugglescome to light. Tony must decide if hewill make amends to his family andprove Miss Clara’s wisdom that vic-tories don’t come by accident.

9:30 p.m. American Ultra (Rated:R, 1 hr. 36 mins.)A fast-paced action comedy

about Mike, a seemingly haplessand unmotivated stoner whosesmall-town life with his live-in girl-friend, Phoebe, is suddenly turnedupside down. Unbeknownst to him,Mike is actually a highly trained, le-thal sleeper agent. In the blink of aneye, as his secret past comes backto haunt him, Mike is thrust into themiddle of a deadly government op-eration and is forced to summon hisinner action-hero in order to survive.

Saturday, Sept. 264 p.m., War Room (Rated: PG;

2 hrs.)

6:40 p.m. Ricki and the Flash(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 37 mins.)In a film loaded with music and

live performance, Ricki Rendazzo isa guitar heroine who made a worldof mistakes as she followed herdreams of rock-and-roll stardom.Returning home, Ricki gets a shot atredemption and a chance to makethings right as she faces the musicwith her family.

9p.m. American Ultra (Rated: R,1 hr. 36 mins.)

Sunday, Sept. 272 p.m., War Room (Rated: PG;

2 hrs.)

Monday, Sept. 28 - Tuesday,Sept. 29Theater is not open

Wednesday, Sept. 306:30 p.m. American Ultra (Rated:

R, 1 hr. 36 mins.)

Movie Posters can be foundhere:ht tp: / /navymwr.org/movies/

theater/8396ae57-435d-4c04-af25-0d5613c19bf1


Center Stage Theater

• Movie Line: 301-342-5033

• 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; youthsages 6-11, $3.50.

• 3-D glasses: $1

• Authorized ID required for admission

St. Mary’s County Fair9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 25, 26

and 27St. Mary’s County FairgroundsCelebrate St. Mary’s heritage at

this traditional county fair. Livestock,home arts, exhibits, horse pulls,carnival. Daily tickets: $5 adults; $1ages 6 to 12; free ages 5 and under.Season passes: $9 adults; $2 ages6 to 12; free ages 5 and under. Forcomplete details visit www.smcfair.somd.com.

Riverfest11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 26St. Mary’s City Visitor’s CenterLearn how to protect and enjoy

our waterways while enjoying fun forthe entire family. Music, activities,and muster demonstrations by theSt. Marie’s Citty Militia. Tall ships,kayaking, sailing, exhibits, crafts,artwork, oyster tonging, food anddrink. For details, visit smrwa.org/riverfest.html.

Bowles Farms Corn Maze andPumpkin Farm10 a.m. weekends through Oct.

31; weekdays by appointmentCorn maze, petting zoo, wagon

rides, mini straw maze, corn box,pumpkins, food and lots of familyfun. Admission. For more informa-tion, visit www.bowlesfarm.com.

125th Anniversary of IndianHead Naval FacilityNoon to 6 p.m. Sept. 26Village Green Pavilion, 100 Wal-

ter Thomas Road, Indian HeadFree family friendly event open

to the public. Live music from NavyCountry Current and Sam Growbands. Children’s games and activi-ties, Navy divers and military exhib-its, including EOD Robotics.

Résumé Basics2-4 p.m. Oct. 2Leonardtown libraryParticipants will learn the ba-

sics of writing a resume, the differ-ent types of resumes, and how touse Word 2010 to write a resume.Ability to use a mouse is required.Adult computer classes are limitedto ages 16 and up. Registration re-quired.

Introduction to Genealogy2-4 p.m. Oct. 7Leonardtown libraryThis introductory course will

cover where to look for information,filling out charts, organizing infor-mation, using the library databasesand exploring useful websites. Ba-sic computer skills and an emailaccount are required. Registrationrequired.Discover other fun, interesting

and educational things to do andplaces to go throughout the area byvisiting:

St. Mary’s County events:www.visitstmarysmd.com/events-entertainment/St. Mary’s County libraries:

www.stmlib.orgCalvert County events: www.

co.cal.md.usCalvert Marine Museum: www.

calvertmarinemuseum.comCalvert County libraries: www.

calvert.lib.md.usCharles County events: www.

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Around Town

ON BASE:New TRICARE rules forbrand name drugsStarting Oct. 1A new law requires all TRI-

CARE beneficiaries, except activeduty service members, to get selectbrand name maintenance drugsthrough either TRICARE Pharma-cy Home Delivery or from a militarypharmacy. Beneficiaries who keepusing a retail pharmacy for thesedrugs will have to pay the full cost.Read full details at www.tricare.mil/rxnewrules090115.

NDW Uniform ShiftOct. 5Naval District Washington shift

to winter uniform is Oct. 5.

New Pharmacy hoursBeginning Oct. 5The pharmacy located in the

Navy Exchange is modifying itsWednesday hours. Beginning Oct.5, the hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.all other weekdays; closed week-ends and all Federal holidays.

Six week advanced noticerequired for ceremonyservicesEffective Oct. 1NAS Patuxent River Public

Works Department received anumber of late ceremony servicesrequests this summer. PWD re-quires a minimum of six weeks no-tification for all new ceremony re-quirements, including retirements,exams and all special events dueto contract action processing re-quirements. Strict enforcementof the requirement for six weekadvance notification will remain inplace until further notice.

NAVAIR Career GuidebookMobile App10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 7Building 2272Learn how to plan your career

from the palm of your hands. Livedemonstrations of the NAVAIR Ca-reer Guidebook Mobile Application,providing information on the TalentManagement Dashboard, Knowl-edge Management System, Ca-reer Development and more. Lightrefreshments provided. ContactDorothy Cavanagh at [email protected] or 301-342-7381.

Marine Corps Birthday Ball6-11 p.m. Nov. 6Westin in Annapolis, MarylandTickets are on sale now for the

Marine Corps League and the MarineAviation Detachment (MAD) 240thannual Marine Corps Birthday Ball.This year’s birthday ball celebrationis open to all. Ticket prices: Ma-rine Corps League members: $70;dates of MAD Marines/Marine CorpsLeague members: $60; and retirees/other military/additional guests: $80.Contact Marine Corps Capt. DanielHagarty at 301-342-7776 or [email protected]. or Marine CorpsGunnery Sgt. Valdez Baker at 301-342-1427or [email protected].

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

hidden Gnorman the gnome. Any-one spotting Gnorman can [email protected] or phone301-342-4163 now through 5 p.m.Monday with a brief description ofhis location. One name is drawnfrom the correct entries and wins aCenter Stage Theater movie ticket.The same person cannot win morethan once per month. Last week’swinner was Kathy Stockton who

found Gnorman on Page 4 in theHalloween door decorating photo.

OFF BASE:Jewish Community HighHoliday ServicesThroughout SeptemberBeth Israel Synagogue in Lex-

ington ParkThe Beth Israel Synagogue in

Lexington Park is hosting its annualHigh Holiday services in Septem-ber. For the Rosh Hashanah andYom Kippur service schedule, viewthe September calendar at http://bethisraelmd.org, or email [email protected].

St Mary’s County Drug DropOff InitiativeThe St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s

Office has a prescription drug drop-off available 24/7. It’s located in thefront lobby of the St. Mary’s CountySheriff’s Office in Leonardtown andis completely anonymous. Simplyremove all identifying informationon labels and place in one of thetwo drop boxes. Individuals can alsofind safe disposal at the St. Mary’sCounty Department of Aging & Hu-man Services Health Fair, 8:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the SouthernMaryland Higher Education Centerin California.

St. Nicholas ChapelServices ScheduleProtestant Services•11a.m. to 12:10Sundays in theReligiousProgramCenter located next to theChapelCatholic Services•CatholicRosary prayer service11:35 a.m.weekdays in theChapel•BibleStudiesAll Bible studies havebeen suspended forthe summer

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For all MWR news, events andprograms visit the MWR Pax Riverwebsite at www.NavyMWRPaxRiv-er.com.

Phone directoryInformation, Tickets and TravelOffice 301-342-3648Drill Hall 301-757-3943River’s Edge 301-342-3656NRC Solomons 410-326-6903Fleet & Family Support Center

301-342-4911Center Stage Theater

301-342-5033Customized Creations

301-342-6293Rassieur Youth Center

301-342-1694

Special EventsBurst of Color 5K FunRun/Walk10 a.m. Sept. 26Large Pavilion at Navy Get-

aways Solomons$10 for E1-E6; $15 for E7 and

above; $20 for all others; $10 forchildren 6-12; free ages 5 andunder. Register at the Sports &Fitness Office in the Drill Hall bySept. 25.

240th Navy BirthdayConcertFeaturing: Josh Turner, Par-

malee and Natalie Stovall and theDrive

5 p.m. Oct. 17NAS Pax River Parade FieldFree concert open to all with

base access, no tickets neces-sary. First come, first served.

River’s EdgeNot So Scary HalloweenBrunch9 and 10 a.m. Oct. 31River’s Edge Catering and

Conference CenterCome dressed in your Hal-

loween costume! Enjoy breakfastwhile strolling characters visityour table and interact with thechildren. Cameras and autographbooks welcome. $15 for adults;$10 for children ages 3-10; freeages 2 and under. Purchase yourtickets at River’s Edge before Fri-day, Oct. 30.

Open for lunch11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays

“We Proudly Serve” StarbucksNow available at River’s Edge

and the Eddie’s Cafés in Building.2185 and 2187.Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday

- Friday

Customized CreationsPaint N’ Party4:30-8 p.m. Oct. 1Bald Eagle PubPaint a unique Halloween de-

sign of a pumpkin head scare-crow. Bring along a friend andhave some fun painting something

you can take home. It’s perfect todisplay all month long and for Hal-loween. Materials included in theprice of $35 per person. Registerat Customized Creations.

Rassieur Youth CenterPumpkin Carnival4-6 p.m. Oct. 23Youth CenterEnjoy these great activities:

Pick and paint your own pumpkin,tattoos, trick or treating, carnivalgames with prizes, face painting,special challenges, moon bounce,and popcorn or cotton candy.Additional popcorn and cotton

candy tickets can be purchased for$1 each. Admission is $4 per per-son; $20 max per family. Ages 2 andunder and 65 and over are free.

ITTTickets availableWashington NationalsBaltimore OriolesNavy FootballSouthern Maryland Blue CrabsBowie Baysox

Ruddy Duck AdventuresMWR now offers a discount

on adventure packages throughRuddy Duck Adventures. Theyoffer kayaking, nature exhibits,stand up paddle-boarding, sculp-ture gardens, boat rides and morein the Southern Maryland area. Alloffered with all-inclusive packag-es to help you get the most out ofyour adventure. Visit the website

at http://www.ruddyduckadven-tures.com/ and use coupon code:114. Available for all Pax Riverpatrons.

Drill HallSummer Hours:5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and

holidays9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays

Push-Pull ChallengeWeigh-in 7-9 a.m. Oct 3Drill HallCome out and challenge your-

self to see what kind of numbersyou can put up. Everyone, frombeginner to advanced lifter, isencouraged to participate in thispower-lifting competition.Cost is $15 for active duty, re-

tired military and reservists; $20for all others. Contact the Drill HallSports and Fitness Office for moreinformation.

24th Annual 10K Fall Classic9 a.m. Oct. 17Drill HallPre-registration is $20 for en-

tries received prior to the eventat the Fitness and Sports Office.Free for active-duty military with-out official 10K shirt. Registrationis $22 the day of the race from7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Drill Hall.Open to active-duty, reservist andretired military, DOD civilians,family members and accompaniedguests.

All classes are held at theFleet and Family Support Centerin Building 2090 off Bundy Roadunless otherwise noted. Classesare open to active-duty and re-tired military and reservists.Reservations are necessary andcan be made at FFSC or by call-ing 301-342-4911.

Playgroup at Glenn ForestCommunity Center10-11 a.m. Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8,

15, 22 and 29

Ten Steps to a Federal Job1-4 p.m. Sept. 24

Stress Management9-11 a.m. Sept. 30

Budgeting for Baby10 a.m. to noon Sept. 30Building 401

Ready Navy: www.ready.navy.milIf you would like an informa-

tion packet on how to preparefor Hurricanes, Severe Weather,and other potential emergencies,please stop by the Fleet and Fam-ily Support Center (21993 BundyRoad, Building 2090) for your freeinformation bag.

Clinical CounselingServicesClinical Counseling services

can directly improve the quality oflife of service members and their

family by addressing the stressorsfacing today’s military. To make anappointment with a counselor, call301-342-4911 or 202-685-6019.

Exceptional Family MemberProgram (EFMP)EFMP is a DOD program that

addresses the special needs ofmilitary families. Sailors with anexceptional family member -- afamily member with special needssuch as a medical or educationaldisability -- are encouraged to en-roll in the EFMP so the Navy cando its part in caring for EFM needs.For more information, please con-tact the EFMP coordinator at 301-757-1861.

Financial CounselingServicesThe Personal Financial

Educator can help individualsand families in managing theirfinances, resolving financialproblems and reaching long-term goals. Take control of yourfinances and make an appoint-ment with a counselor by calling301-342-5442.

Find Your CommandOmbudsmanFind out who your Ombudsman

is. Visit www.ombudsmanregistry.org, click on “Contact Your Om-budsman” and follow the prompts,or call 301-757-1861 to speak withthe NAS Patuxent River Ombuds-man Coordinator.

What’s Happening With MWR Fleet and Family Support Center

For more news from other bases around the Washington, D.C. area,

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 -“SCHOOL & 4-H ACTIVITIES DAY”9AM - 9PM

All elementary, middle and high school studentsare admitted FREE until 5 PM. 4-H activities includehorse and livestock shows and judging contests.Magic shows, chain saw sculptures, St. Mary’sCounty Sheriff’s Department K-9 demonstrationand pig races provide continuous entertainmentthroughout the day. Don’t miss the unique displayof scholastic exhibits from St. Mary’s Countyschools in the Education Building, the speechcontest, and a concert by a Middle School Band, aMaryland birthday cake decorating contest and thelight weight horse pull will complete the day’sevents.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 -“PARADE DAY”9AM - 9PM

The featured event is the Fair Parade. Open classlivestock show. 4-H livestock auction, pig races,chain saw sculptures, jousting tournament and linedancing will complement the everyday Fairdisplays. The heavyweight horse will provide anexciting conclusion to the day’s activities.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 -“FAMILY DAY”9AM - 6PM

Sunday is a good day to bring the whole family to the Fair. Parents will enjoy the baby contest, gospel musicconcert, and the horse show, while the kids take advantage of the carnival “ride all day” ticket offer, pig races, andmagic shows. The popular antique tractor pull is a return attraction. Sheep shearing, spinning and weavingdemonstrations in the sheep show are all afternoon.

In addition to the entertainment available, the Fair provides an opportunity to learn about our agricultural heritage,and its relevancy to our life today. Please take time to enrich your educational experience by touring the ThurstonBaxter Farm Museum. Visit all the exhibit buildings and view the educational exhibits in the Co-operative Extensionbuilding. Youwill be glad you did.

Please leave your pets at home.Gate fees: adults $5, student 6 - 12 $1, children under 6 admitted free.

Season passes, Adults $9, children $2.The fairgrounds are located on St. Route 5, two miles south of Leonardtown.

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