VOLUME 69, NUMBER 36 NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

100 years forDental CorpsPage 3

Scouts' workimproves PaxPage 6

Ready Navy.Are youready?Page 4

Photo and storyby Donna CipolloniTester staff writer

Two new building projects be-gan Aug. 29 with pomp and the cer-emonial breaking of ground atWeb-ster Outlying Field. Military leaders,Sen. Ben Cardin, Rep. Steny Hoyerand a group of distinguished guestsgathered to celebrate the projects:the P-140 Special CommunicationsRequirements Engineering Facilityand the Unmanned Aerial SystemsOperations Building.

P-140 Special Communica-tions RequirementsEngineering Facility

The Special CommunicationsRequirements Division is engagedin all facets of electronic and com-munications systems, subsystemsand equipment used by the Navy,Army, Air Force, Joint Special Oper-ations Forces, and other DoD andgovernment agencies.

Capt. Ted Mills, commandingofficer of NAS Patuxent River, servedas the master of ceremony for thecommunication engineering facilitygroundbreaking.

"In the hours following 9/11, wefound that many of the agenciesworking to help our nation recoverwere having trouble communicatingsecurely," Mills said. "The SCR Divi-sion is here to make sure that doesn'thappen again. Here (at WebsterField), SCR designs for critical com-munication and electronic tech-nologies will be conceived and de-

veloped which will then enable ourwar fighters in the Special Opera-tions Forces and Intelligence com-munities to be the best in the world."

The 18,000 square foot, $9.6 mil-lion facility will house a high-bayMechanical Integration Area forcommunications installation, se-

cure lab and office spaces, mechan-ical engineering and computer-aid-ed-design space. Exterior amenitieswill include site access road, staffparking, pedestrian walkways, sim-ulated C-130 loading ramp andpaved vehicular staging area. Thebuilding will also achieve a LEED

Silver rating and feature sustainableelements such as a green roof andsolar power.

Unmanned Aerial SystemsOperations Building

Maj. Gen. James A. Adkins, adju-

tant general of Maryland, later wel-comed many of the same guests tothe groundbreaking for the Mary-land Army National Guard TacticalUnmanned Aerial Systems Opera-tions Building.

Approximately 10,000 squarefeet, the $4.7 million TUAS facilitywill support A Company, Detach-ment 1, 278th Armored CavalryRegiment, which operates andmaintains the Shadow 200 aircraft,a relatively new system fielded toArmy, Army National Guard andU.S. Marine Corps forces aroundthe world.

Featured areas of the buildinginclude mission and flight opera-tions, hangar/aviation mainte-nance, simulation center, trainingsupport, classrooms, administrativeand support areas and an observa-tion platform. Supporting infra-structure will include hangaraprons, vehicle parking, site andrunway access roads, security light-ing, fencing, utilities and otheritems required to make the facilitycomplete and usable.

Both Cardin and Hoyer agreedthat the new facilities will greatlyaugment two important missions atWebster Field—communicationsand unmanned aircraft—by en-hancing intelligence capabilitiesand providing valuable resourcesfor the Maryland National Guard.

Both buildings are scheduled forcompletion by summer 2013.

Groundbreaking ceremonies mark Webster Field construction

Distinguished guests and NAS Patuxent River military leaders break ground for the new P-140 Special Communications Requirements Engineering Facility at Webster Outlying Fieldduring a ceremony Aug. 29. From left, Steve Smith, G-W Management; Todd Morgan, St.Mary's County commissioner; Vice Adm. David Archizel, commander, Naval Air SystemsCommand; Sen. Ben Cardin; Rep. Steny Hoyer; Randy Morris, director, Ship and ShoreBased Electronic Systems 4.5 at St. Inigoes; Cmdr. Jim Watts, NAS Patuxent River PublicWorks officer; John Bohanan, District 29B delegate; and Capt. Ted Mills, NAS Pax Rivercommanding officer.

Photo and story byConnie HempelNAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

It could be the next customer whowalks through the door or the coworkerwho sits beside you. While you neverknow when or where workplace violencewill occur, you should know how to re-spond ... your life depends on it.

It doesn't matter if it's a school, movietheater, church or a military installation,acts of violence can happen anywhere,anytime. Oftentimes, the offender is us-ing a weapon, hence the term activeshooter.

In the last 20 years, at least 168 peoplein the U.S. have been killed by activeshooter events throughout the country.These shootings include familiar inci-dents such as Columbine High School in1999, Virginia Tech in 2007, Northern Illi-nois University in 2008, Fort Hood, Texas,

in 2009, Tucson, Ariz., in 2011, and theAurora, Colo., shootings this past July.

If there is an active shooter event onNAS Patuxent River, alerts can be sentout by the emergency management de-partment through the giant voice systemor electronic/telephone messaging fromthe Wide Area Alert Notification system.

"It's not a matter of if it happens, butwhen it happens," said Craig Buist, NASPatuxent River operational training andreadiness director. "These situations areunpredictable with no pattern or warn-ing to their selected victims."

To prepare Pax employees, Buist,along with law enforcement, emergencymanagement and fire and emergencyservices personnel, has conducted twoexercises in the past few years. One wasat the commissary when only staff was inthe store and another at the Fleet andFamily Support Center. More are plannedfor the future. Buist said training such asthis is crucial.

"It's important for our employees andfamilies to be appropriately trained so ifit happens, no matter where they are,they know what to do. Preparing now willsave lives," Buist said.

Escape. Evade. Engage.These are the three steps Police Sgt.

James Williams, Naval District Washing-ton police officer assigned to NAS Patux-ent River, referenced during a classroomtraining last week for Building 409 em-ployees.

"If you hear gunshots and you're cer-tain you can safely escape, get out,"Williams said. "If you cannot escape,evade; find a place to hide. It could meanbarricading yourself in a room or in acloset, or hiding under a desk.

"If you can't do either, engage; fightback," he said. "If you do fight back,don't quit. Keep fighting until the threatis neutralized or law enforcement ar-

Escape. Evade. Engage. Employees learn survival skills

From left, Patrolman SidneyThompson, Master-at-Arms 2ndClass Peter Noll, Patrolman AlfonsoOrtiz, and Aviation Machinist's Mate3rd Class Orry Diaz, back, demon-strate Tuesday how they wouldclear a building during an activeshooter incident.

See Escape, Page 4

Tester2 Thursday, September 6, 2012

By Donna CipolloniTester staff writer

Master Chief Air Traffic Con-troller Leon N. Thompson Jr., NASPatuxent River operations leadingchief petty officer, was recognized bymembers of the American Legion,Kenneth B. Hawkins Post No. 61 forhis honorable military service andsacrifices during the legion's ThirdAnnual All Wars Memorial MilitaryBall Aug. 18 in Atlantic City, N.J.

Along with six other members ofthe military, Thompson received aCertificate of Appreciation and ajoint assembly commendation bythe State of New Jersey.

"Receiving an award like this cannever be less than a tremendoushonor," Thompson said. "And itwas an added surprise to also berecognized by the State of New Jer-sey."

Thompson attended elementaryschool there and still has family liv-ing in the New Jersey area. They,along with Thompson's wife, theHonorable Chief Justice Joyce Bay-lor-Thompson, attended the ball.

Dr. Davine Reed, Post 61 chap-lain and a chairperson for the event,nominated Thompson for theaward and presented it to him at the

event. Reed is related toThompsonby marriage.

"I felt he was worthy to obtainthis award because of the rank hehas achieved and for his years ofmilitary service," she said. "Ameri-cans should honor their veteransand remember that we are livingfree because of the sacrifices theymake for us."

Post 61 members are World WarII, the KoreanWar andVietnam vet-erans.

"I almost felt guilty receiving theaward after coming in contact withsome of their members who servedfor years during very difficult wartimes,"Thompson said. "WhateverI've done pales in comparison towhat some of them have livedthrough."

For most of 2007, Thompsonserved under the U.S. Army Com-mand at Camp Bucca, Iraq, with theNavy Provisional Detainee Battalion3, where he led a battalion of morethan 400 Sailors. From 2008through 2010, he was the firstAfrican-American Master Chief AirTraffic Controller selected to serveas the Senior Enlisted Leader for allNavy Air Traffic Control Schools.

With 28 years of service,Thomp-son has completed four tours-of-

duty aboard Navy aircraft carriers inaddition to tours of duty here and atNAS San Diego.

"Before I came to Pax in June2010, I had served in every state butMaryland," he said.

Thompson requested and wasgranted his final assignment hereand plans to retire in 2014 with 30years of continuous active dutyservice.

Master chief honored by American Legion Post

Courtesy photo

Dr. Davine Reed, American Legion, Kenneth B. HawkinsPost No. 61 chaplain, presents Master Chief Air Traffic Con-troller Leon N. Thompson Jr., NAS Patuxent River opera-tions leading chief petty officer, with a Certificate of Appre-ciation and a joint assembly commendation by the State ofNew Jersey during the Third Annual All Wars Memorial Mili-tary Ball Aug. 18 in Atlantic City, N.J.

Master ChiefAir Traffic Controller

Leon N. Thompson Jr.

Thursday, Sept. 66:30 p.m., Seeking a Friend

for the End of the WorldA 70-mile-wide asteroid is

en route to Earth and the lastbest attempt to counter it hasfailed. Also failing is the mar-riage of soft-spoken insur-ance salesman Dodge; thebreaking news that the worldwill end in an estimated 21days cues his wife to leavehim on the spot. When a riotbreaks out around theirapartment building, Dodgerealizes he must seek his wifeout before it's too late. Rated:R (1 hr, 41 min)

Friday, Sept. 76:30 p.m., Dark Knight Rises

After years of strugglingwith his new status as a want-ed vigilante, Batman mustcontend with newcomersCatwoman and Bane. Rated:PG13 (2 hr, 45 min)

9:30 p.m.,Madea's Witness Protection

For years, George Needle-man, the gentle chief finan-

cial officer of a Wall Street in-vestment bank, has been liv-ing with his head in theclouds. His frustrated secondwife has reached her limittaking care of his senilemother. His teenage daugh-ter is spoiled beyond hopeand his 7-year-old son wisheshis father were around more.But George is finally forced towake up when he learns thathis firm has been operating amob-backed Ponzi scheme.Rated: PG13 (1 hr, 54 min)

Saturday, Sept. 84 p.m., Ice Age:

Continental Drift (3D)Manny, Diego, and Sid

embark upon their greatestadventure after cataclysm setsan entire continent adrift.Separated from the rest of theherd, they use an iceberg as amakeshiftship,whichlaunch-es them on an epic seafaringquest. Manny and the gangare challenged like never be-fore to become heroes and do

the impossible, as they en-counter exotic sea creatures,explore a brave new world,and battle ruthless pirates.Scrat's reunion with hisbeloved but cursed acorn cat-apults him to places no pre-historic squirrel has gone be-fore. Rated: PG (1 hr, 34 min)

6:30 p.m., Dark Knight Rises

9:30 p.m., Magic MikeMike is a man of many

talents with loads of charm,

he spends his days pursu-ing the American Dreamfrom as many angles as hecan handle. But at nighthe's just magic. The hotheadliner in an all-male re-vue, he has been rockingthe stage at Club Xquisitefor years with his originalstyle and over-the-topdance moves. Seeing poten-tial in a guy he calls the Kid,Mike takes the 19-year-oldunder his wing and schoolshim in the fine arts of danc-

ing, partying, picking upwomen and making easymoney. Rated: R (1 hr, 50min)

Sunday, Sept. 92 p.m., Ice Age: Continental

Drift (3D)

Monday and TuesdayNo Movies

Wednesday, Sept. 126:30 p.m., Dark Knight Rises

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On base:Fourth Annual Interfaith Prayer Breakfast

Tuesday, 7-8 a.m., Building 401 Social HallAll are invited to attend the base chapel's fourth annual

prayer breakfast, "Remembering September 11." This eventis an inclusive, non-denominational prayer time for our na-tion. A free breakfast is provided. For more information,contact Religious Programs Specialist 2nd Class ThomasHarrald at 301-342-3811.

Webster Field Pass and ID hours changeThe Webster Field Pass and ID office is only open 7 a.m.

to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. Those needing Pass and ID servicesmust go to Gate 1 or Gate 2 at NAS Patuxent River.

NAVAIR Journal for Scientists and EngineersThe new Naval Air Systems Command Journal for Scien-

tists and Engineers at https://mynavair.navair.navy.mil/navairjournal is seeking abstracts for the second issue.To submit an article for the winter 2012/2013 edition of thejournal, email an abstract to navair_journal@navy.mil bySept. 24. For more information, contact Sheila Holzberger atSheila.Holzberger@navy.mil or 301-342-5361.

Lunch at Building 2185Tuesdays until Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Naval AirWarfare Center Aircraft Division, Building 2185

LobbyHot dog or hamburger meal, $5; hamburger, $3; hot dog,

$1.50; drinks and chips, $1. Meals include chips and a drink.Proceeds go to Annual NAS Patuxent River Holiday Party.

Free classified advertisementsHaving a yard sale? Have something sitting at Auto Rama?

Trying to get your house rented? Did you know military serv-ice members can advertise in the Tester classifieds for free?

For more information or to have your announcement ad-vertised, call Comprint Inc. at 301-670-2503. Tell them youwant it in the Tester.

Off base:Household hazardous waste days

Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., St. Andrews landfillSt. Mary's County residents, which include on- and off-

base housing, can drop off their residential hazardous wastes.The St. Andrews landfill is located on St. Andrew's ChurchRoad, a quarter-mile west of the Route 4 and Route 5 intersec-tion. Hazardous wastes will not be picked up at any residence.

Child and adolescent anxiety disordersSept. 20, 7-9 p.m.Hanko Building at Beckett Field, New Carrollton, Md.Presented by Dr. Erin D. Berman, clinical psychologist at

the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, includescommon signs and symptoms of youth anxiety, what parentscan do to help, understanding treatment options and currentresearch studies at the National Institute of Mental Health inpediatric anxiety. For more information, call 301-429-0970.

St. Mary's County Public Schools' Shoe FundThe St. Mary's County Public Schools' Shoe Fund pro-

vides shoes to school-age children in the public schools whoare in need of shoes, but have limited financial resources.Requests for shoes are highest at the beginning of the schoolyear, but continue to be requested and provided throughoutthe remainder of the school year. For more information orto contribute, call the Department of Student Services of St.Mary's County Public Schools at 301-475-5511, ext. 150.Contributions can be mailed to St. Mary's County PublicSchools' Shoe Fund, 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown,MD 20650. Checks should be payable to St. Mary's CountyPublic Schools' Shoe Fund.

Volunteer opportunities:

War of 1812 ReenactmentJefferson Patterson Park and MuseumWar of 1812 Reen-

actment needs help with general set up Sept. 21, directingvisitors and handing out programs Sept. 22 and tent andtable take down Sept. 24. Contact Erin Atkinson at eatkin-son@mdp.state.md.us or 410-586-8512.

NAS Color GuardAll active-duty military can try out for the NAS Color

Guard. Contact NAS Patuxent River Command MasterWilliam Lloyd-Owen at William.Lloyd-Owen@nayv.mil,Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate Paul Lutgen at Paul.Lut-gen@navy.mil, or Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st ClassRichard Fenters at Richard.Fenters@navy.mil.

Basketball officialsHigh school basketball officials needed for southern

Maryland and in the metro area, and for adult and youthrecreation games in the metro area. Classes to become a bas-ketball official are slated for late September. Contact ChrisSole at jcsole@msn.com or 301-899-7346.

Future Leaders of the World mentorsMentors work directly with students helping with home-

work and assisting in planned projects.Green Holly Elementary School meetings are 4-5:30 p.m.

Thursdays starting Oct. 4 and ending in May. Contact LynneBaker at lbbaker@smcps.org or 301-863-4064.

George Washington Carver Elementary meetings are 3-4:30 p.m. Mondays starting Oct. 15. Contact Lisa McCoy atlrmccoy@smcps.org.

News briefs

By Capt. John GrzesikNaval Health ClinicPatuxent River

The Navy Dental Corps celebrated its100th birthday Aug. 22 and its manyachievements throughout the years.

Some of these include stationing thefirst dental officer aboard a ship in 1917and a year later, two dental officers receiv-ing the Medal of Honor. The U.S. NavalDental School was established in 1923 andthe first female Dental Corps officer wascommissioned in 1944. In 1945, the firstself-contained mobile dental treatmentunit debuted while the 1950s saw a myriadof improvements: the dental air turbinehand piece and ultrasonic vibrating in-struments.

Dental Corps officers have been activein every engagement since World War Iwhen dentists experienced their first de-ployment with Marine Corps units. WorldWar II saw the Navy Dental Corps swellingto its highest levels ever; ultimately reach-ing 7,000 dental officers and 11,000 dentaltechnicians by war's end.

The Korean War saw new approachesto frontline dental care using Mobile Den-tal Units.

In the Vietnam War, Dental Companiesdeployed in support of Marine Ground andAir Combat Units. In addition to caring forMarines, dental personnel participated inmany civic action programs rendering hu-manitarian aid to Vietnamese civilians.

In the aftermath of the Beirut Barracksbombing in 1983, two dental officersashore took initiative in setting up triageand providing support for blast survivors.

During the Gulf War, dental personnelserved aboard two hospital ships, threefleet hospitals and 21 dental clinics inthree countries.

Sept. 11, 2001, Tri-service Branch Den-tal Clinic personnel at the Pentagon wereamong the first responders to the carnage.Without regard for personal safety, fivemembers ran into the burning building tosave life and limb, while others began ini-tial triage and treatment of the injured.

Today, the Dental Corps continues totrain for all contingencies and maintainshigh operational readiness for operationsin Afghanistan and worldwide.

Navy dentists deploy routinely withMarine Expeditionary Units and aboard120 ships, where they go beyond theirdental duties assuming roles in triage andsurgical support at Marine Battalion AidStations and Battle Dressing Stations.

Dental personnel continue to play asignificant role in peace keeping and na-tion building through humanitarian assis-tance and disaster relief missions in ThirdWorld countries.

As impressive as its past is, a bright fu-ture is ahead. Proud in uniform, outstand-ing in performance, the Navy DentalCorps is always dedicated to providing thebest for our Sailors and Marines.

Navy Dental Corpscelebrates 100 years

NAVAIR Commander throwsfirst pitch at Nationals Park

Courtesy photo by Violet Kampf

Vice Adm. David Architzel, commander, Naval Air Systems Command,kicked off Labor Day weekend at Nationals Park by delivering the game ballAug. 31. The Nats shut out the St. Louis Cardinals 10-0.

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All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center,Building 2090 on Bundy Road, unless otherwise noted. Tomake reservations or to volunteer call 301-342-4911.

Hours of OperationMonday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Play groupsThursdays, 10-11 a.m., Glen Forrest Community CenterMoms, dads and caregivers are invited to bring their chil-

dren for playtime and activities, and to meet other militaryfamilies. Playgroup is for children ages 0 through preschool.Open to all military families.

1-2-3-4 ParentsThursdays, 4-6 p.m.A three-session program designed to meet the special chal-

lenges of parenting children ages 1-4.The program focuses on:developmental stages, disciplining strategies, encouragementskills, building self-esteem and bonding methods.

Stress ManagementMonday, 2:30-4 p.m.Manage stress by learning what it is, what causes it and how

to get a handle on it.

SAPR Advocate TrainingSept. 17-20, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.A victim advocate is a trained volunteer who provides ef-

fective and appropriate support and guidance for victims ofsexual assault. This training prepares volunteers for the initialcontact with victims and how to help them through the inves-tigative, medical and judicial processes that they opt to pursue.Open to active-duty military and DoD civilians.

Welcome to PaxSept. 19, 1-3 p.m.Take a windshield tour of the NAS Patuxent River complex

and attend a class for information about the base and surround-ing communities. Local information packets are provided.

Transition Assistance ProgramSept. 24-27, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.Thisprogramisforseparatingandretiringmilitarymembers.

Topicsincludeskillassessment,resumewriting, jobsearchmeth-ods, and veterans' benefits. See a Career Counselor to register.

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By George E. RevoirNAS Patuxent River Safety Department

The 2012 Atlantic hurricane season is in full swing andHurricane Isaac already made landfall in the Gulf Coast re-gion. With that in mind, and with the September launch ofReady Navy, there's no better time to be ready.

The following are general safety precautions to takewhen hurricane warnings happen in our area:

Police your propertyWalk around looking for anything that can be blown

around and cause injury or property damage. Some itemsthat should be stowed include:

• Barbecue grills• Pool toys, accessories and equipment, including the

plastic kiddie pools• Bicycles, skate boards, wagons and other toys easily

overlooked• Lawn furniture—especially umbrellas which can take

flight in minimal wind gusts—and lawn ornaments• Glass top furniture should be taped in a cross-

hatched fashion so if it is shattered, the glass is contained.If possible, remove glass tops and store.

• Temporary basketball goals, soccer goals and impro-vised skate board ramps

• Temporary fabric sunshades and gazebos.

Be informedKeep a battery-powered radio tuned to a local radio sta-

tion: WTOP 103.5 FM or WKIK 102.9 FM, to listen for emer-gency information. Have spare batteries dedicated for thisradio. WTOP is also available for listening on any phone bycalling 202-380-9977.

The Internet and social networking sites are handy forkeeping informed. NAS Patuxent River has a Facebookpage, www.facebook.com/ NASPax River, where adverseweather warnings are posted. Another site is the Pax Riverwebsite, www.cnic.navy.mil/ Patuxent.

Common Access Card holders, military and civilian,should verify their contact information in the Wide AreaAlert Notification system. This system can notify person-nel by phone, text and email. Navy/Marine Corps Intranetand One Net users can login to their work station, rightclick on the purple globe at the bottom right of the desk-top, select "Access Self Service," update their informationand select what methods to send notifications. For thosehaving difficulty updating their information this way,email Eric.Wolf@navy.mil or Jerome.Ray@navy.mil withthe information.

Have a planDo all family members know what do to after a hurri-

cane? Have a "hands on review" drill with them on howand when to turn off gas, electricity and water. Tell chil-dren how and when to call 911, the police or fire depart-ment, and which radio station to tune to for emergencyinformation.

Develop an emergency communication plan. In casefamily members are separated from one another during adisaster, have a plan for getting back together. Ask an out-

of-state relative or friend to serve as the family contact.Sometimes after a disaster it's easier to call long distancethan locally due to cells being out of service. Make sureeveryone in the family knows the name, address and phonenumber of the contact person.

If you are forced to evacuate, know where to go. Con-sider moving in with friends or to higher ground in anoth-er area. Have a primary and alternate evacuation route.Remember, local highways become clogged fast. South-ern Maryland's unique location with limited egress routesmakes expeditious evacuation extremely difficult. Radiostation 107.7 FM offers traffic alerts that are updated sev-eral times each hour.

Get a community hurricane preparedness plan fromthe county emergency management office or other disas-ter preparedness organization. This plan should includeinformation on the safest evacuation route and nearbyshelters. The Fleet and Family Support Center has emer-gency preparedness bags with much of this informationincluded.

What arrangements have you made for your pets? Per-sonal pets are not allowed in emergency shelters forhealth and space reasons. Call the local humane societyfor information on local animal shelters: St. Mary's Coun-ty, 301-997-0700; Calvert County: 410-257-4908.

The final step to Ready Navy is MMake a Kitake a Kit. See nextweek's Tester for suggested items to include in a disasterpreparedness kit.

For more information, visit www.Ready.Navy.mil.

Check it twice: Are you ready for hurricane season?

rives."When law enforcement enters the building, do

not make any quick movements. Stay calm, keephands visible at all times and follow law enforce-ment's instructions. Do not ask them questions anddon't be alarmed if they do not provide immediateassistance to those injured.

"The first priority of law enforcement during anactive shooter situation is to locate the shooter," hesaid.

Once the situation is terminated, notificationswill be made through emergency management. Atthat time, Williams said to ensure accountability istaken, look for and assist the injured, and notify lawenforcement if any suspicious devices are found asthe shooter may have planted explosives around thearea.

Both Buist and Williams agreed that along withthe hands-on training, it's important for people tobe aware of their surroundings.

"It's situational awareness and knowing possibledangers," Buist said. "Employees should alert theirsupervisor if they hear or see something that maylead to potentially violent behavior."

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The Liberty is a component of the Single Sailor Programand sponsors free and reduced-price events for NAS PatuxentRiver E1-E6 active-duty military. Civilian guests are not al-lowed to participate unless otherwise stated. For more infor-mation, call 301-342-4208.

Bowling with LibertyMonday, 6-9 p.m., Drill Hall Bowling Center

Come to the bowling center and bowl for three hours as wecover the cost! Free pizza and soda are provided until 7:30 p.m.,or until supplies run out. Open to all E1-E6 single or unaccom-panied active-duty military and one guest age 18 or older. Formore information, call 301-342-3565.

Whitewater rafting tripSept. 14-16, West VirginiaRegister by Friday. Trip leaves at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 and re-

turns Sunday evening. Cost is $115, which includes camping,five meals, whitewater rafting and transportation. Pre-tripmeeting is 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13. Register at the MWR ITT Officein Building 2655 on Cedar Point Road. For more information,call 301-342-3565.

Game nightsWednesdays, 6 p.m., Liberty CenterCome and play various board games, pool, lawn games,

video games and card games. A different game played everyweek.

Texas Hold 'em Tuesdays6:30 p.m., Liberty CenterFreeTexas Hold 'em tournament for those new to the game

or not so new. Prizes for first, second and third place winners.Register by 6:15 p.m.

Free Pizza and MovieThursdays, 6 p.m., Liberty CenterFree pizza, sodas and a movie selected by a majority vote.

Text-2-ConnectBe the first to hear about free tickets, trips and events. E1-

E6 single and unaccompanied Sailors may receive news andupdates directly to their cell phones. To join, text "PAXLIBER-TY" to 30364.

Drill Hall gymnasium floor closedUntil Sept. 30The Drill Hall gymnasium floor, including the basketball,

racquetball and volleyball courts, and the family-friendly fit-ness center, are closed for its annual floor refinishing project.The bowling center, indoor pool, free weight room, life circuitcenter, total body fitness center, cardio fitness room, lockerrooms, gear issue and administration offices within Drill Hallare open.

24th Annual Pax River Team TriathlonSaturday, 8 a.m., outdoor poolTeams of two-three people complete separate legs of a

triathlon: .5 mile swim, 13.1 mile bike and 3.1 mile run, for ateam win.The event is open to active-duty, reserve and retiredmilitary, DoD employees, and sports and fitness programmembers, their family members and accompanied guests.Cost is $30 per team. For more information or to register, callthe Fitness and Sports Office at 301-757-3943.

MWR Aloha Summer Luau and Pig RoastSaturday, 6-10 p.m., MWR Beach HouseAloha, E Komo Mai!The MWR Special Events team is trans-

forming the beaches of the Patuxent River into a tropical par-adise. Join us for food, live music, dancing and a laid back, re-laxed atmosphere only the islands can inspire featuring music

from Unity Reggae Band and a performance from AuthenticPolynesian dancers. Buffet includes roast pig, pulled pork bar-becue, teriyaki chicken skewers, vegetable fried rice, vegetar-ian spring rolls, vegetable stir fry, dessert, a tropical fruit dis-play and more. Cost is $18 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-11, and free for children ages 5 and younger. Register at theMWR ITT Office in Building 2655 on Cedar Point Road. Spon-sored by Lincoln Military Housing.

10 pounds in 10 weeksRegister by TuesdayThis 10-week program begins Wednesday and challenges

you to lose 10 pounds. It includes free workout Tuesdays at4:30 p.m. in the Drill Hall and weekly weigh-ins. Open to mil-itary and DoD civilians and their family members, and sportsand fitness program members. Free for active-duty military,$10 for all others. Organizational meeting is 11:30 a.m.Tuesdayat the Drill Hall Bowling Center. For more information, call301-342-5449.

Walk from Pax River to Orlando, Fla.Register by WednesdayThis program allows you to record and track your progress

as you walk your way to Orlando, Fla. Open to all base person-nel. Free for active-duty military and their family members,$10 for others. Cost includes Pedometer and website access.For more information, call 301-995-3869.

Mongolian barbecue nightWednesday, 5:30-7 p.m.River's Edge Catering and Conference CenterChoose from strips of beef, chicken, pork, shrimp and a

wide variety of fresh vegetables.Top this with your favorite oils,spices and garnishes to your liking. Once you have the ingre-dients, our team will stir-fry it to perfection! Egg drop soup andegg rolls too. Cost is $15.95 for members, $18.95 for nonmem-bers, $8.95 for children ages 6-11, and $2.95 for children ages5 and younger. Reservations are recommended and can bemade by calling 301-342-3656.

Navy-Air Force Half Marathon-Navy 5 MilerSept. 16, 7:30 a.m., Washington, D.C.The Navy 5-Miler is now the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon

and Navy 5-Miler. The race uses Chrono-Track timing and isopen to all military and civilian runners.Wheelchair racers andWoundedWarriors start at 7:20 a.m. Thirteen age groups withcategory awards for the top three male and female runners infive-year age groups. For more information and to register, visitwww.NavyAirForceHalfMarathon.com.

Laps for Life Team RelaySept. 19, 10:45 a.m., outdoor trackLife is Worth Living! Get a team together and walk or run

17 times around the track. Every 17 minutes there is a life lostto suicide nationwide. Military members can register by email-ing Angelo.Laberinto@navy.mil or Noah.Bibb@navy.mil. Civil-ians can register by emailing Twila.Lopaniasz@navy.mil. Reg-istrations due Sept. 13.

Holiday party reservations at SolomonsOverlooking the water with an outside patio, Navy Recre-

ation Center Solomons Club 9 has a full kitchen and seatingfor 75. Rental rates vary based on day of the week. For pricesand more information, call the NRC Accommodations Officeat 410-286-5527.

At the Energy Zone:BBelly dancingelly dancing -Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m.No previous dance experience required. Belly dance is a

low impact way to improve muscle tone, flexibility and confi-dence. All fitness levels welcome. Cost for an 8-week sessionis: $30 for E1-E6, $60 for all others. Register by Sept. 17. Formore information, call 301-995-3869.

BBlue Angels spinninglue Angels spinning -Sept. 18, 8 a.m.Be a Blue Angels pilot for one hour and ride the skies taking

your heart rate to the limit. Spin to songs from Top Gun andmany other action box office movies. This class is free andopen to anyone with base access. Space is limited. For moreinformation, call 301-995-3869.

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By Lt. Ken AmadorNAS Patuxent River chaplain

Sometimes life can get scary. Iremember when our daughter was4 years old and she would some-times wake in the middle of thenight with nightmares. When weasked her to recount them to us, itusually involved being chased bythings—mostly over-zealous cats.I believe it was connected to ourthen 7-year-old son's video gamewhich involved an attack tabby catand a miniature robot with apropensity to break things.

Although we, as parents, had—and have—serious reservationsabout video games in general, thisgame seemed innocent enough.The problem for my daughtercame about when her young mindgot glimpses of her brother'sgame. She would see things shecouldn't quite understand or putinto a proper perspective. The endresult, she became fearful.

Sometimes as adults we canbecome fearful. There are manythings in life we cannot under-stand or put into a proper per-spective and it makes us afraid.There are things benign on the

surface, but fill our hearts withfear such as having a projected ro-tation date near and not havingorders; moving to a strange loca-tion with even stranger customs;having serious health problemsand not knowing what the futureholds; having a spouse deploy for

an unspecified length of time andbeing alone. The list of potentialculprits goes on and on.

Whatever you are facing rightnow that is filling your heart withfear can be consuming.

I like the story from the Bibleabout the Lord's attitude during aparticularly bad storm. The menin the boat with Jesus were fisher-men by vocation and probably ex-perienced some terrible stormsduring their careers as fishermen.Yet this storm was unique in its fe-rocity and they were scared todeath.

They were absolutely con-vinced they were all going to dieduring this storm. And what wasJesus doing? He was asleep! Hewas resting comfortably whilethese fishermen were panicking!The Lord was demonstrating tothese rugged men that he is incontrol even during difficult times.

The Bible gives this account,"Then he arose and rebuked thewinds and the sea, and there wasa great calm. So the men mar-veled, saying, 'Who can this be,that even the winds and the seaobey him?'"

The Lord in effect was tellingthese men: "Don't be afraid. I havethe situation well in hand and Iwill take care of you."

What difficulties are causingyou fear right now? These fisher-men were tough individuals, yetthey were genuinely afraid. Theydid a very important thing whenthey were afraid, they approachedthe Lord with their fears. Who doyou approach with your fears? Iencourage you to take your prob-lems and fears to the Lord. He notonly loves and cares for you, buthe can do something about yourpersonal storms!

Chaplain's corner:

Don’t be afraid

Lt. Kenneth Amador

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Photos and storyby Connie HempelNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

Throughout the years numerousBoy Scouts started their path to be-coming an Eagle Scout with projectsfor the NAS Patuxent River commu-nity. From tree removal and naturetrail maintenance, to building footbridges and constructing new campsites, the Boy Scouts and NAS Patux-ent River indeed have a long-stand-ing partnership.

Having worked with Boy Scouttroops on base projects for morethan 30 years, Pax River Conserva-tion Director Kyle Rambo said, "Wehave a lot of great opportunities toteach them leadership skills andmake meaningful contributions tothe public. It's partnering at its best."

One project completed thissummer was led by Phillip Scassero,a 17-year-old Leonardtown HighSchool student who is working toearn his Eagle Scout rank.

Scassero and his team of 20 otherscouts put in more than 100 hoursthroughout the past year clearingand preparing two tent areas in anabandoned section of the GooseCreek campgrounds.

Scassero said finishing the proj-ect was a mixture of relief and pride.

"Eagle Scout projects are certain-ly very stressful and time consum-ing, but I had an excellent team ofworkers who helped me createsomething great for the communi-ty," he said in an email. "I am bothproud of our accomplishment andproud of them for a job well done."

Each campsite comes completewith a private access to the water giv-ing campers an opportunity to fish orlaunch small craft such as a kayak orcanoe. The sites also have a charcoalgrill, fire ring and a picnic table.

But their time and effort weren'tall spent on site, the scouts also vol-unteered their time gathering supplies andequipment as scout projects must be completedusing donated resources.

Frank Pace, recreation manager for Pax Riv-er's Morale, Welfare and Recreation Division,said, "Thanks to Phillip and his team, campersat NAS Patuxent River will be able to experiencenature at its best."

Scassero will find out whether he attainedthe Eagle rank by the end of the year.

Other projects scouts have completed onbase include shoreline erosion control by addingplants along Harper's Creek, building footbridges and benches along the six-mile longPepperbush trails at the southern end of thebase, a handicap accessible duck hunting blindon Goose Creek, fishing enhancements atCalvert Pond and an archery qualification rangenear Shaw Road.

"Some of these projects are really big projectswhere they're using chain saws and hand sawsto remove old fallen trees, some two to three feetwide," Rambo said. "They want to help and weget talented, willing, consistent and motivatedlabor, so it's a win-win for everyone."

While many of the projects are completed byEagle Scout candidates to meet their serviceproject requirement, Rambo said the base alsogets a lot of volunteer scout labor from the Orderof Arrow Boy Scouts, or the national honor soci-ety of the Boy Scouts.

Twice a year Pax hosts this group's Ordealweekend. During the weekend, held in thespring and fall, the scouts spend an entire daycompleting volunteer service projects: Mattapa-

ny Day Camp repairs such as screen replace-ment, pruning, raking and painting; tree re-moval and trail maintenance around the base;and other outdoor recreation area enhance-ments.

"And they do this in complete silence andwith minimum rations," Rambo said about theOrdeal weekend requirements.

Scassero is no stranger to Order of Arrow ei-ther. Over the last four years he has also partici-pated in a couple of Ordeal weekend events.

He said Pax offers scouts a place to campthat's relatively close yet offers them exposure tothe natural world as if they were camping in anational park.

"Aside from the nature aspect, Pax also offersunique mentoring experiences for scouts whoare working on merit badges. Such mentoringfrom those actually working in the field can be arare find anywhere else, but at Pax River it isclose at hand, an invaluable asset that aided meas I earned my aviation merit badge," he said.

The Boy Scouts of America is one of the na-tion's largest and most prominent values-basedyouth development organizations, according tothe Boy Scouts of America website. The BoyScouts program builds character and trainsyoung people in the responsibilities of partici-pating citizenship, and develops personal fit-ness. For information on local Boy Scout troops,visit the National Capital Area Council website,www.BoyScouts-ncac.org.

Valerie Doster, NAS Patuxent River Market-ing and Sponsorship Coordinator, contributedto this article.

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Boy Scout projects throughout the years includenumerous pedestrian bridges, walkways andstairs along nature trails and wooded areasaround the base.

In 2008, Boy Scout Ryan Rambo built an elevated natureviewing platform overlooking Sewall Pond off of the Pep-perbush Trail.

Along with the tent pads Boy Scout PhillipScassero completed this summer at GooseCreek campground, the campsites include firerings, picnic tables and water access.

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By Emily FunderburkNaval Air SystemsCommand Total ForceCommunications

A six-month job rotational as-signment resulted in a new careerpath and skill set for Naval Air Sys-tems Command's Tatonya Hol-man.

Holman began her career in2008 as a business financial man-ager supporting Commander,Fleet Readiness Centers, but want-ed the chance to gain new skillsand experiences. She turned toNAVAIR's Developmental Assign-ment Registry, an online nationalinteractive database that allowsDepartment of the Navy civil serv-ice employees to post their re-sumes and search and apply forrotational assignments.

There, she found an assign-ment for a senior communitymanagement specialist withinNAVAIR's Command Strategies,Force Planning and Analysis Divi-sion, under the guidance of Com-munity Management ProgramManager Adrienne Somerville.The Community ManagementProgram offers policy and guid-ance on skill planning andmanagement for employees, aswell as a focus on career continu-ums and roadmaps.

Initially, Holman said she wasnervous about working with a newset of people but found her newwork environment to be an easyfit. She said she enjoyed learningto think strategically, using herleadership skills and working in anever-changing office.

"I like being in a fast-paced en-vironment; it motivates me andkeeps me challenged," she said.

Five months into her assign-ment, she talked to Somerville

about making a career change andeventually did so in April 2012.

Now, she has the "people first"connection she always wanted.

In her current role, Holmanhelps coordinate quarterly work-shops for various systems com-mands across the Navy and playeda key part in developing the 2012NAVAIR Career Guidebook, a self-help tool to assist employees ontheir career journeys.

Getting out of your comfortzone is important, Holmanstressed. Somerville asked her tobrief several senior leaders regard-ing her work with the guidebook.While initially nervous about pub-lic speaking, Holman said she en-joyed the chance to network andmeet new people.

"It (the rotation) gives youbreadth and depth of knowledge,something totally different fromwhat you are used to," she said.

Finding your career nicheHolman is just one of the sev-

eral job rotational success storiesto come out of NAVAIR's Com-mand Strategies, Force Planningand Analysis Department.Somerville alone has had at leastfour rotations in her office, includ-ing part-time, six-month, surgework and 90-day rotations.

Like Holman, Lainie Rodriguezembarked on a part-time, six-month rotation with Somerville'soffice that later transitioned into anew position.

Rodriguez said she applied tothe assignment to learn the spe-cialized skill set commensuratewith NAVAIR's corporate opera-tions and to eventually transitionto an area she is passionateabout—community management.

Now a senior community man-agement analyst, Rodriguez said she

has learned to look at things holisti-cally from a command perspectiveand apply different methods basedon customer expectations.

"Rotational assignments canbe flexible, accommodating andwork within the parameters ofyour current situation," she said."If you are not able to go for thelength of time described on the as-signment, try to discuss optionswith both the receiving and thecurrent supervisor to see if theyare able to adjust the assignmentto work with your circumstances.You never know unless you try."

Somerville said she postsopenings on NAVAIR's Develop-mental Assignment Registry be-cause, "I viewed the DAR as a ro-tational assignment not only toadvertise something different, butto allow someone to step out oftheir comfort zone and perhapsreturn to their traditional careerwith an additional skill set," shesaid. "It's an opportunity to capi-talize on the diverse talent withinNAVAIR."

Rotational assignments helpemployees develop unique skillsets, hone their ability to make de-

cisions and allows civilian em-ployees to mimic the military con-struct of rotating jobs every fewyears. Rotations also mean depart-ments, teams and sites can collab-orate and exchange key informa-tion, Somerville said.

Bottom line, employees say ro-tational assignments help im-prove their job performance andreach their potential.

"Take the time to researchwhere your skills really lie. It's im-portant to wake up with a passionfor your career," Holman said. "Beaccountable, bold, confident."

Job rotations help revitalize NAVAIR careers

U.S. Navy photo by Adam Skoczylas

Members of NAVAIR's Command Strategies, Force Planning and Analysis Division, fromleft, Lainie Rodriguez, Adrienne Somerville, Marcie Blevins and Tatonya Holman, are nostrangers to the benefits of job rotational assignments.

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By Gary YoungerNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs officer

Remember the reality TV show"Extreme Makeover" where host TyPennington would tell the story offamilies who deserved a betterhome than what they had? A teamof trained professionals wouldhammer, saw and paint their way tocreate a shiny new house, and thereveal of a new home followed thephrase, "Bus Driver! Move thatbus!"

Well, there's no bus here, but af-ter weeks of planning, it's time toreveal the new look of the Tester.

Today's edition brings an up-date to the look and feel of theTester.

In addition to the new frontpage design, the Tester staff recog-nizes today's reader is bombardedwith information from a myriad ofsources. Our goal is to tell the storyof NAS Patuxent River in a way thatprovides context to informationthat is timely and relevant, and sur-prises and delights you with eachedition.

Looking back more than 69years to just weeks after Adm. JohnS. McCain Sr. commissioned the

U.S. Navy's newest naval air stationon the banks of the Patuxent River,installation commander, Capt. W.T.Rassieur, commissioned a plan ofhis own. Just as McCain called NASPatuxent River the "most needed"naval air station, Rassieur's desirewas to keep the people of Pax Riverinformed.

On the morning of June 1, 1943,with no staff, equipment or budget,Pax River's first newspaper, PlaneNews, debuted. While none of thefirst copies are known to survive, itset the stage for what would todaybecome known as the Tester, theofficial newspaper for the installa-tion.

The first edition featuredRassieur and installation executiveofficer, Cmdr. T.B. Clark, on the cov-er. Reportedly, there were five edi-tions of Plane News, but only threewere circulated.

Jan. 5, 1944, saw a new begin-ning for the installation newspaperand a new name: The PatuxentTester. The name was shorted toThe Tester in September 1948 andagain in 1965, to its one-wordmoniker, Tester.

It's been said the only constantin the Navy is change and the Testeris a reflection of that constant.

Until the mid-1980s, Tester was

printed in black and white and con-tained no color photographs or ad-vertisements. The Navy covered theentire cost for staffing, printing anddistributing.

In the mid-1980s, the Depart-ment of Defense and Departmentof the Navy began encouraging in-stallations to change their publica-tions to something known as acommercial enterprise publication.The installation would continue tooversee the editorial content of theTester while a local publisher wouldcover the cost of the printing anddistributing. The publisher wouldalso be able to sell advertising.

To coincide with the 75th an-niversary of Naval Aviation, adver-tising and color photos debuted inthe Jan. 10, 1986, issue of the Testerand have ever since.

A common theme of the installa-tion's newspaper has been to lift upthe people of NAS Patuxent River.

Capt. Robert E. Blair's pendingdetachment from the installationwas on the front page in August1952, while Audrey Woodburn (alsoknown as Miss Patuxent River of1953) was pictured on the March19, 1954, edition as an honoraryguest at the Blue Barron Dance atthe long gone O'Club.

"Working Navy Wife" was a col-

umn that appeared in the late1960s, which introduced wives ofSailors who worked outside thehome. Naval Electronic SystemsTest and Evaluation Facility at St.Inigoes celebrated 10 years withouta lost-time accident with a photo inthe Feb. 16, 1973, Tester.

Photos of Sailors and civiliansfilled the pages of the Testerthroughout the years, with storiesthat continue to be like the peopleof NAS Patuxent River, endless andwonderful.

During the next few weeks, youwill continue to see some excitingchanges. Selected stories are postedon the installation website andFacebook page: http://cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent and www.facebook.com/NASPaxRiver. Electroniccopies of the Tester are posted onFacebook as well, so you can down-load and read the paper on-the-go.

Tell us how we are doing—goodand bad. You can call the Public Af-fairs office at 301 757-6748 or 301-757-3343, or email Gary Younger,NAS Patuxent River Public Affairsofficer at gary.younger@navy.milor Connie Hempel, NAS Public Af-fairs specialist and Tester editor atconnie.hempel@navy.mil.

In the meantime, sit back, relaxand enjoy the Tester.

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Monthkicks off with sunrise event

Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Noah Bib and chief petty officer selects attendthe Suicide Prevention Awareness Month kick off event Aug. 30. More than 60 people attendedLight of Day at River's Edge Catering and Conference Center. During the sunrise event, partici-pants heard personal stories of survival as proof that life is worth living.Another Suicide Prevention Month event, Laps for Life Team Relay, is slated for 10:45 a.m. Sept.19 at the outdoor track off of Fortin Road. Teams can walk or run 17 times around the track tosignify each life that is lost to suicide nationwide every 17 minutes. Military members can regis-ter by emailing Angelo.Laberinto@navy.mil or Noah.Bibb@navy.mil. Civilians can register byemailing Twila.Lopaniasz@navy.mil. Registrations are due by Sept. 13.

Pax Sailor earnsquarterly award

U.S. Navy photo by Logistics Specialist 1st Class David Baker

Logistics Specialist 2nd Class FilomenaStamegna, NAS Patuxent River Aviation Sup-port Division, was selected as the third quarterNaval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logis-tics Center Norfolk's Sailor of the Quarter.

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St. Mary's County:Art Gallery opening reception

Today, 5-8 p.m., Lexington Park libraryMeet local artist Ruth Collins whose art-

work is on display in the library's Art Gallerythrough Sept. 30. Her artwork mainly consistsof landscapes and portraits in acrylics. Formore information, call 301-863-8188.

LEGO funToday, 6:30 p.m., Charlotte Hall and

Leonardtown librariesDrop in and have fun using the library's

LEGO pieces.

Keepin' It Real teen rallySaturday, 3-6 p.m., Great Mills High SchoolTeen rally with motivational speakers and

former Denver Broncos National FootballLeague player Steve Fitzhugh. Tickets are $5at the door or in advance at www.Southern-MarylandYouthMinistries.com.

Books, coffee and conversationMonday, 1p.m., Leonardtown libraryAdultsareinvitedtocomeforfreecoffeeand

conversation. Shareabookyouhavereadorlis-tened to. For information, call 301-475-2846.

Book discussionsMonday, 6 p.m., Lexington Park library"Unbroken: AWorldWar II Story of Survival,

Resilience and Redemption" by Laura Hillen-brand. Copies of the book are available at thelibrary. For information, call 301-863-8188.

Sept. 10, 7 p.m., Charlotte Hall library"Weird Sisters" by Eleanor Brown. Copies

of the book are available at the library. Formore information, call 301-884-2211.

Pax River Quilters GuildMonday, 6:30 p.m., Good Samaritan

Lutheran ChurchLinda J. Hahn of Frog Hollow Designs is

the guest speaker. New members andguest are welcome. Cost is $5. For more in-formation, contact Lois Andereck atgrannie98@md.metrocast.net.

Research Papers 101Sept. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lexington Park li-

braryLearn the basics of writing a college-level

research paper.The free class covers online re-search, print sources, library catalog, plagia-rism and paraphrasing, citing sources andformatting. Register by calling 301-863-8188.

Back-to-school nightSept. 13, 6 p.m., Lexington Park libraryLearn what resources and services the li-

brary offers to help with homework and proj-ects. For more information, call 301-863-8188.

Southern Maryland College FairSept. 18, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Hollywood

Volunteer Fire DepartmentApproximately 130 colleges and universi-

ties throughout Maryland and the east coast,as well as the United States military acade-mies are attending with exhibits and admis-sion officers. College and university officialsare available to answer questions from stu-dents and parents. Financial aid workshopspresented on site. Free event.

Feast in the FieldsSept. 29, 2-6 p.m., Jubilee Farm, RidgeJoin Winemaker Tucker Grube-O'Brien as

he pairs fall harvest stand-outs with Slackwines. For more information, visit www.Slack-Wine.com or call 301-872-5175.

2012 Speaker Series at Sotterley:Dr. Frank Smith

Sept. 30, 3 p.m., Sotterley PlantationAuthor of "African American CivilWar Me-

morial and Museum" speaks about his life-long dream of honoring African Americanswho fought for freedom as United States Col-ored Troops during the CivilWar. Smith is thefounder and president of the African Ameri-can Civil War Memorial and Museum inWashington, D.C.

Calvert County:The Heart of the Nation:A Musical Tribute to 9/11

Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m., Calvert Library,Prince Frederick

Free concert with GrooveSpan Duo vocal-ist Jennifer Cooper and guitarist Carl Reicheltcommemorating the resilience, camaraderieand patriotism of America, inspired by theevents of 9/11. The pair will share selectionsfrom the roots of our nation, including jazz,

blues and patriotic songs.

Friends of Calvert Library annualmeeting

Wednesday, 7 p.m., Calvert Library, PrinceFrederick

Annual Friends of Calvert Library meetingand officer elections. This year's meeting isfollowed by a tour of the library, including thebehind-the-scenes component. Additionally,the Friends is making a donation to theCalvert Library Foundation and laying a brickin one attendee's honor on the library patioof engraved bricks.

Calvert conversationsSept. 13, 10-11 a.m., Calvert Library, Twin

Beaches BranchAn informal discussion of local history

meets the secondTuesday of each month.Thefirst meeting covers "Oystering on the Bay,"with Branch Manager Joan Kilmon leading theconversation. For more information, call 410-257-2411 or visit www.calvert.lib.md.us.

Steam Coffin presentationSept. 13, 7 p.m., Calvert Marine MuseumHistorian and author John Laurence

Busch discusses his book "Steam Coffin"which presents the steamship as a watershedinvention transforming the way humans per-ceive the world. Busch argues steam-poweredvessels represent the first high technology inhuman history and were a globalizing trail-blazer.

Calvert eats localSept. 17, 7-8:30pm., Calvert Library, Prince

Frederick

Encourage local agriculture, discover waysto eat locally and share resources, energy andideas for food. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Cheap Trick, Blondie concertSept. 30, 6 p.m.Calvert Marine Museum's PavillionTickets on sale for the Cheap Trick and

Blondie concert, part of the Calvert MarineMuseum's Summer Concert Series. Chairsand coolers are not permitted; food and drinksavailable on site. Summer concerts proceedssupport Calvert Marine Museum's educationand preservation efforts. Tickets available atwww.ClavertMarineMuseum.com.

Oyster Wars cannon on displayThrough Sept. 30, Calvert Marine MuseumSee the original cannon used by the Mary-

land State Oyster Police Force to control theoyster harvest in the Chesapeake Bay in the1900s. For information about the history ofthe cannon and the Oyster Wars, visitwww.DNR.state.md.us/mdconservationhis-tory/Oyster_Wars_Cannon.asp.

Elsewhere:

Towson FootballHometown Heroes Night

Sept. 15, noon, University of TowsonBe part of a special on-field pre-game

recognition ceremony with the University ofTowson Tigers football. Tickets are $5. Formore information, call 855-TU-TIGER (888-4491) or visit www.TowsonTigers.com.

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Clinic NurseCorps Officergets promotedNewly promoted Lt. Cmdr. Danette Hinely, right,poses for a photo with her son, Ethan, and hus-band, Eric, following a ceremony Aug. 31 at theNaval Health Clinic Patuxent River. A native ofFort Myers, Fla., Hinely has 19 years of servicein the Navy, including nine years as an enlistedhospital corpsman. She is a Nurse Corps Offi-cer assigned to the Military and Aviation Medi-cine Clinic. Hinely is transferring to Naval Hos-pital Beaufort South Carolina in December.

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Caring is Our Business...the Choice is YoursYour Vet provides exceptional care for your Pet, but until now, they have had nolocal option to provide caring cremation service for your best friend. In mostcases, pets are picked up on a weekly basis and taken out of state with returnoften taking a week or more.

At Pawsitve Passage, we believe our pets are family members and deservehuman-quality service. We provide respectful removal on the day of your Pet’spassing, with return to you within 48 hours.

Please call us directly, or ask your Vet for the caring, quality local service that

honors the memory of your Pet... Pawsitve Passage

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26325 Pt Lookout RdLeonardtown, MD 20650

*BEVERAGES NOT INCLUDED.DISCOUNT GOOD FOR ONE ID HOLDER PER TABLE.

27130 South Sandgates Rd • Mechanicsville, MD301-373-5217

10% Off Lunch, Dinnerand Appetizers with Military ID

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Sunday NFL Specials • Wing and Beer SpecialsDirect TV NFL Ticket • 8 TVs

Tiki Bar still openLive music weekends

til end of September 2012

Tester 13Thursday, September 6, 2012

Here’s My CardGuide to Professional Service Call 301-670-7106

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H H H HTHE RÉSUMÉ EXPERT

n Federal/State/Local Gov’t/Private Sector Résumésn KSA’s n Database Input n Transitioning Military

n Outplacement Assistance

“Mobile Service”

NON-EMPLOYMENT RELATED SVCSH H H Hn Situation Specific Writing Projects

Please call Phyllis Houston at 301-574-3956

Call 301-670-7106

Today networking is so important inbuilding and sustaining business.We’ve made it easier than ever!

Extend your reach to the local militarycommunity.

Here’s My Card

Here’s My CardA way to place your business in front ofconsumers seeking products, services

and consultation.

Tester14 Thursday, September 6, 2012

LEXINGTON PARK fullyfurnished 1BR, 1BA,liviing rm, kit, utils incl 1mile from NAS $750/mo.Call 301-863-0509.

Don’t Wait... Get it Sold, Call Us Today!301-670-2503301-670-2503301-670-2503

You’ll reach over 125,000 militarypersonnel and their families!

ClassifiedsCall 301-670-2503

Dental/MedicalAssistantTrainees

Needed NowDental/Medical

Offices now hiring.No experience?

Job Training& Placement

Assistance Available1-877-234-7706

CTO SCHEV

www.DCMilitaryBuyandSell.com

Go online to placeyour web ad

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Pharmacy/Phlebotomy

Tech TraineesNeeded Now

Pharmacies/ hospi-tals now hiring.No experience?

Job Training& Placement

Assistance Available1-877-240-4524

CTO SCHEV

HOLLYWOOD-2Br, 2Bawaterfront w/ utility rmkit, din/liv rm combina-tion walk in closet pier,water front priviledges,NS/NP $1600. 301-904-0888 or 301-904-0867

LEXINGTON PARK fullyfurnished 1BR, 1BA,LIVING RM, KITCH, utilsincl, 1 MILE FROM NAS$750/mo. 301-863-0509.

WAL DOR F: SFH 4 br2.5ba seperate family,liv& Din Rms. Lg Break-fast area $2,250. Call El-len 240-416-5280.

Restaurant Associates will be acceptingapplications and interviewing for

BANQUET SERVICESSunday Sept. 9th thru

Tuesday Sept 11th10am to 8pm each day.

The Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street NWSecond Entrance (Hall of Nations) - takeelevators to Terrace Level, South Side

Metro accessible,very flexible hours,Training provided! Bring a pen and a

resume, dress business casual.

Tester 15Thursday, September 6, 2012

COME VISIT US ATTWO GREAT LOCATIONS!

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ALL AMERICAN FOOD TM

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301-375-572921591 GREAT MILLS RD

LEXINGTON PARK, MD 20653

A&W ONLY

301-994-943920815 CALLAWAY VILLAGE WAY #9

CALLAWAY, MD 20620

EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30,2012.CANNOT COMBINE COUPONS.ONE COUPON PER PERSON.

LEXINGTON PARKAND CALLAWAY LOCATIONS ONLY.

ALL AMERICAN FOOD TM

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EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30,2012.CANNOT COMBINE COUPONS.ONE COUPON PER PERSON.

LEXINGTON PARKAND CALLAWAY LOCATIONS ONLY.

ALL AMERICAN FOOD TM

®

EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30,2012.CANNOT COMBINE COUPONS.ONE COUPON PER PERSON.

LEXINGTON PARKAND CALLAWAY LOCATIONS ONLY.

ALL AMERICAN FOOD TM

®

EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30,2012.CANNOT COMBINE COUPONS.ONE COUPON PER PERSON.

LEXINGTON PARKAND CALLAWAY LOCATIONS ONLY.

ALL AMERICAN FOOD TM

®

PAPA BURGERCOMBO $4.99

MEDIUM FRENCH FRIES AND DRINK

CRISPY CHICKENCOMBO $3.99

MEDIUM FRENCH FRIES AND DRINK

GRILLED CHICKENCOMBO $3.99

MEDIUM FRENCH FRIES AND DRINK

BACON DOUBLECOMBO $2.00 OFF

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Lexington ParkLexington ParkLexington Park301-862-3488301-862-3488301-862-3488

LeonarLeonardtowndtownLeonardtown301-475-0052301-475-0052301-475-0052

WWildewoodildewoodWildewood301-737-2525301-737-2525301-737-2525

10 LOCAL LOCATIONS, 1 PRICE!

Lexington ParkLocation

OPEN 24/7

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RATESAVAILABLE!RATES

AS LOW AS

$10A MONTH!

HOME oftriple s

strength, speed& staminA

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