By Emily FunderburkNaval Air SystemsCommand Total ForceCommunicationsSupport

Naval Air Systems Com-mand (NAVAIR) headquar-ters is nestled in the heartof St. Mary’s County, Md.,where 2011 Census dataindicates the Hispanicpopulation is 4 percent — achallenge to attracting andretaining these employees,NAVAIR officials say.

Using skills he developedthrough the NAVAIR Leader-ship Development Program(NLDP), José Rodriguez ison a mission to improve re-cruiting, retaining and de-veloping Hispanic employ-ees through his work withNAVAIR’s Hispanic Engage-ment Action Team (HEAT).

HEAT, established inSeptember 2009, helps iden-tify potential hiring barriers

and increases awarenessand morale through men-toring and knowledge shar-ing. Its efforts have paid off— the population rate forHispanics across NAVAIRhas continued to grow forthe past three years, andthe overall retention rate forHispanics is higher than thetotal NAVAIR workforce.

“HEAT allows me togive back to the Hispaniccommunity by fostering aninclusive working environ-ment for all,” Rodriguez, alogistics management inte-gration analyst, said. “Welook at the recruitment andretention barriers, identifyroot causes and implementsolutions.”

One retention barrierthat remains is the remotearea of St. Mary’s County.

One solution is Rodri-guez’s work with a commu-nity collaboration group,which includes representa-

tives from county govern-ment, the College of South-ern Maryland and St. Mary’sCounty’s Board of Educa-tion. The group focuses oncross-cultural communica-tion and plans to implementcountywide diversity eventsto foster a welcoming com-munity for Hispanics.

Within NAVAIR, Rodri-guez has also helped HEATsponsor national mentoringevents and a cross-culturalcommunication event cel-ebrating Hispanic HeritageMonth in 2012.

“The efforts and dedica-tion from the HEAT ensurethat all employees are equal-ly recognized and ultimatelyincrease morale, efficiencyand effectiveness to makeprogress towards creating amore diverse workforce atNAVAIR,” said Gary Kessler,HEAT champion and NAVAIRdeputy assistant commanderfor test and evaluation.

Rodriguez said his timespent in NLDP, from whichhe graduated in 2010, hashelped his work on theHEAT and outside the base.

“[NAVAIR Commander]Vice Adm. David Dunawayhas a philosophy with re-gard to leadership at all lev-els. That philosophy, as wellas the concepts of diversityand inclusion, is reinforcedin the NLDP classes, andthat has been a skill that Ihave been able to apply tothe HEAT: leading from topdown, peer-to-peer andleading up,” he said.

Rodriguez has also ap-plied the change manage-ment skills he learned inthe NLDP to his job and theHEAT.

“When we talk about di-versity, it’s crucial to havelearned those skills to incor-porate,” he said. “Changemanagement allows youto methodically create a

plan to allow you to relaythe message. It takes youthrough a series of processsteps, communicating im-provements so the work-force understands the ben-efits.”

NLDP, the command’sflagship leadership pro-gram, is designed for highperforming NAVAIR em-ployees with demonstratedleadership potential, suchas Rodriguez. The three- tofive-year program has twotracks — management andcontinuous process im-

provement — and empha-sizes mentoring, rotationalassignments, job shadowingand leadership training.

“NLDP helped me un-derstand and explore myown leadership style,” Ro-driguez said. “These coursesare built in a way to help setyou up for future success.”

Learn more about NLDPand the other training anddevelopmental programsavailable to NAVAIR em-ployees online at www.navair.navy.mil, click onCareers, Civilian, and thenBenefits, Training.

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VOLUME 70, NUMBER 28 Celebrating 70 years of community partnership July 18, 2013

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND

José Rodriguez, alogistics managementintegration analyst atNaval Air StationPatuxent River, is giv-ing back to the Hispan-ic community throughhis work with Naval AirSystems Command’sHispanic EngagementAction Team and localSt. Mary’s Countycommunity groups.

Efforts grow to develop Hispanic employees at NAVAIRCommand’s HEAT brings retention, continued growth

By Donna CipolloniTester staff writer

Naval Air Station Patux-ent River has partneredwith Big Brothers Big Sis-ters (BBBS) of the GreaterChesapeake to facilitatethe organization’s MilitaryYouth Mentoring Program,which supports children ofveterans, and retired andactive-duty military.

This newest BBBS pro-gram, open to youths ages7-16, recognizes the uniquechallenges military childrenface, including the deploy-ment of a parent, separa-tion and loss, frequent re-locations and other stressesinherent with a militarylifestyle.

“We’re all about doingwhat we can to help ourSailors and military mem-bers on base and we’ll sup-port this 100 percent,” said

NAS Command MasterChief William Lloyd-Owen.“There are roughly 2,500military at Pax with prob-ably another 10,000 retir-ees and veterans, includingWounded Warriors. We’reexcited; this is great.”

The program focuses oncarefully matching adultvolunteer mentors withyouth mentees in long-term, one-to-one friend-ships that include doingactivities together, encour-aging academic achieve-ment, and providing apositive influence, saidMary Lu Gultekin, programspecialist with BBBS of theGreater Chesapeake. BBBSruns extensive backgroundchecks on all mentors priorto accepting them into theprogram.

Michelle Stubblefield,work and family life consul-tant with Fleet and Family

Support Center, encourag-es Pax River families to givethe program a try.

“This can be a very valu-able resource for our fami-lies,” Stubblefield said.“Even if they feel they don’tneed it, they should let theirchild try it to see if the childlikes it. Because we’re asomewhat remote location,there aren’t many activities,especially for teens. A men-tor might introduce themto something their parentwouldn’t.”

There are already men-tors signed on and readyto go for the Pax River pro-gram.

“We have men and wom-en waiting to serve as men-tors,” Gultekin explained.“Now we need the kids.”

“Our military personnelgive a lot,” she said, “andwe’re pleased to give a littlein return. This program not

only offers fun for the mili-tary child, but a little relieffor the military spouse aswell.”

Anyone interested in

participating in the MilitaryYouth Mentoring Program— as either a mentor or bysigning up a child — cancall Big Brothers Big Sisters

of the Greater Chesapeakeat 301-290-3060; MichelleStubblefield at FFSC at 301-757-1861; or email michelle.stubblefield.ctr@navy.mil.

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Operation Specialist 2nd Class Travon Cuffee, a volunteer with Big BrothersBig Sisters, meets with his little brother to talk, play games, eat lunch, helpwith schoolwork and be a friendly role model. Cuffee, with two young daugh-ters of his own, said he enjoys being involved with young children and wantedto do something positive in the community.

Pax River partners with Big Brothers Big SistersMentors ready, kids needed

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Team NDW, as I assumeduties as the 88th comman-dant of Naval District Wash-ington I want to say thankyou for the warm welcomeyou have given me and myfamily. I am truly lookingforward to a memorableand productive assignmentand I am looking forward tomeeting you and seeing thewonderful work you do ev-ery day.

I had an opportunity tosee some of the region dur-ing my first few weeks ascommandant, and in thecoming weeks I will be visit-ing each of the installations,talking with your leadershipand talking with you abouthow we can continue to im-prove the way we do busi-ness. Do not be afraid to sayhello and tell me what youthink.

It was a tremendoushonor being selected to bethe 88th commandant ofa region steeped in histo-ry. From Naval Air StationPatuxent River which hasbeen on the forefront of na-val aviation research, devel-opment, test and evaluationsince 1937, to NSF Dahlgrenwhich is named after JohnDahlgren, the “Father ofAmerican naval ordnance,”to the Washington NavyYard which is the Navy’soldest shore installationand a favorite destination ofPresident Lincoln during therigors of his presidency, thisregion has been a witnessto the growth of the world’sfinest Navy from its early be-ginnings.

Today, the tradition ofexcellence continues at NSAAnnapolis where the U.S.Naval academy trains andeducates 4,000 midshipmento be the Navy’s future lead-ers, and at NSA Bethesdawhich is home to the mili-tary’s newest world-classmedical treatment facility.It is the work that each ofyou do every day that hasearned NDW such an excep-tional reputation through-out the CNIC enterprise.

As I take the helm, weare embarking on a jour-ney full of uncertainty, but

with that uncertainty comesgreat opportunity. WinstonChurchill once said, “A pes-simist sees difficulty in ev-ery opportunity, an optimistsees opportunity in everydifficulty.”

I am optimistic about thefuture of NDW and what wecan make it. So, let’s seizethis moment, and use ourcollective imaginations todrive and shape our future. Iam counting on each of you.

I am very much awarethat Reduction in Force andfurloughs and other impactsof reduced fundingare very real concerns foryou. I will make every ef-fort to keep you up to dateand ensure you have all ofthe latest information andtools available to assist youthrough this challengingtime. I will be addressingthose and other relevant is-sues in the future.

Finally, I urge you to takeprecautions and stay safethis summer. Your safetyand well-being are my toppriority. Every single one ofyou plays a vital role in car-rying out our mission andwe need to ensure that youtake every precaution totake care of yourselves andyour families this vacationseason. Let’s enjoy the sum-mer safely and take care ofour workforce, Sailors, andNavy families to help makethis summer and hurricaneseason mishap free.

Again, thank you for thewarm welcome. I look for-ward to meeting each andevery one of you. Stay safeand keep charging.

Rear Adm.Markham K. Rich

From the NDW commandant

By Jim O’DonnellV-22 Joint ProgramOffice (PMA-275)Public Affairs

TheDepartment of theNa-vy’s V-22 Joint ProgramOffice(PMA-275) atNavalAir StationPatuxent River welcomed itsnew program manager July 9during a change of commandceremony.

More than 300 guests gath-ered in the atrium of the RearAdm.WilliamA.MoffettBuild-ing to witness Marine Corps

Col. Dan “Smokey” Robinsonbecome PMA-275’s 11th pro-gram manager, taking overleadership responsibilitiesfromCol. GregMasiello.

This is a return to the V-22program for Robinson, whopreviously served in the pro-gramoffice as theMV-22 Inte-grated Production Team lead.He has spent the past threeyears at the Pentagon, work-ingon the Joint Staff, andmostrecently asmilitary assistant toSean Stackley, assistant secre-tary of the Navy for Research,DevelopmentandAcquisition.

“I’m looking forward tomy time here,” Robinson said.“Mas[iello], has left some bigshoes to fill, but I know I amwalking into a organization ofprofessionals dedicated to thecontinuing success of theV-22program.”

The ceremony was high-lighted by keynote speakersMarine Corps Lt. Gen. RobertSchmidle, deputy comman-dant for Aviation, and RearAdm. Paul Grosklags, the pro-gram executive officer for AirAnti-Submarine Warfare, As-sault and SpecialMission Pro-

grams (PEO(A)), which man-ages PMA-275.

Robinson is a U.S. NavalAcademy graduate, where heearned a bachelor’s degreein systems engineering. Aftergraduation from the academy,he was designated a NavalFlight Officer and assignedto El Toro, Calif., for F/A-18training. Additional assign-ments include Beaufort, S.C.,as a squadron Weapons andSensors Officer; Naval Post-graduate School in Monterey,Calif., where he earned amas-ter’s degree in aeronautical

engineering; NAS Pax River,where he completed the U.S.Naval Test Pilot School andwas assigned to Aircraft TestandEvaluationSquadron (VX)23; the F/A-18 and EA-18GProgram Office (PMA-265);and PMA-275.

“Mas has been responsiblefor many noteworthy accom-plishments as the leader ofthis program,” Robinson said.“I see this as a great oppor-tunity to build on these suc-cesses and ensure the V-22 isthe aircraft of choice well intothe 21st century.

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Marine Corps Col. Dan“Smokey” Robinson,the new V-22 Joint Pro-gram Office (PMA-275)program manager.

V-22 program welcomes new program manager

See Manager, Page 5

Pax River Pros,I’ve heard from many of you about the problems with

afternoon traffic via the Interactive Customer Evaluation(ICE) system, by email, and from concerned leaders acrossthebase, and Iwant tobrieflyexplain thecircumstancesandmy decision to reduce services at Gate 3.

The entireDepartment ofDefense (DOD) is nowoperat-ing under the furlough of civilians and it is important thatwe acknowledge the hardship created by the loss of pay andproductivehours. These are verydifficult timeswithbudgetcuts, an operational tempo and requirements that remainhigh, and now the mandatory furlough Fridays for most ofour civilianworkforce.

The Naval Air Station staff is also subject to these fiscalfactors and our Security Department has been forced tofurlough DOD Police Officers daily. They represent a largepercentage of our guards and patrols.

I want you to know that our civilian and military policeofficers are working hard to provide the most service theycan. However, the 20 percent loss in available civilianman-power imposedby the furloughhasaffectedbaseaccess andouronbase traffic, as everyonehasexperienced. The reduc-tion inentry controlpoints (ECP) servicesbeingexperiencedis a regrettable impact of the furlough.

Also, there are other reasons for the traffic problems weface at the end of the day.

Enforcement of core hours by our major tenants due toDOD direction has required that employees depart at spe-cific times. While ourworkforce has always had a schedule,there is a heightened sensitivity to account for every hour.Personnel have been directed to leave their workplace ontime. That, alongside the need for all of Gate 3’s traffic toproceedviaGate2, burdensour roads inways thatwe’venotexperienced before.

Wehave testdriven the route fromStrike/VX-23, throughGate 2, and south toHermanville Road onRoute 235 during

the afternoon commute.It appears the loss of Gate3 access has added morethan10minutes to thedrivetime. In these early daysof a new traffic pattern, Ihave heard reports of 20-30minutes longer for a com-mute (and I imagine it feltMUCH longer) but as ourstaffs grow accustomed tothe change, the entire pro-cess will get more efficient.Of course, any accidentswill further snarl traffic, soplease drive carefully andcourteously.

Leadership at the Office of the Secretary of Defense hasclearly articulated that wemay not replace services lost be-cause of the civilian furlough withmilitarymanpower. Thesamerestrictionsoncompensating for the furloughwith ser-vicemembers’ efforts have been expressed by CNIC and atthe regional level. Imust complywith the Secretary’s intentand DOD’s commitment to protect the viability of the All-Volunteer Force.

Ultimately, I havemade this decision to sustain internalsecurity missions, which many don’t see, while making ac-ceptable changes to services focused on external security atour gates. We have accepted appropriate risks in themorn-ing rush hour to assist employees with getting to their placeof work. We’re disappointed that the furlough has requiredus to cut afternoon hours at Gate 3, but I will not reduce pa-trolsorperformanceof supervisory responsibilities through-out the day in order to shorten the homeward commute.

I look forward to the resolution required to relieve us ofthese cutbacks and allow our security staff to return all de-sired services.

From the CO: Reduced Gate 3 services

Capt. Ben Shevchuk

Fleet and Family Support Center work force; presented June 13 by Capt. Ben Shevchuk, NavalAir Station Patuxent River commanding officer.Bravo Zulu awards are presented to naval air station employees who receive positive feedback andcomments through the Interactive Customer Evaluation system for going above their normal duty.

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Bravo Zulu FFSC

By Michael SmolekNaval Air StationPatuxent RiverCultural ResourcesManager; NavalFacilities EngineeringCommandWashing-ton RegionalArchaeologist

Various catapult systemshave been utilized through-out the years to harness andcontrol the power necessaryto launch aircraft, and NavalAir Station Patuxent Riverhas been home to all the ma-jor catapult systems includ-ing steam, hydraulic andeven experimental electric.

A Mysterious CatapultEarly 1942 concept draw-

ings for Pax River show acatapult barge was anchoredin the Patuxent River and,while this barge-mountedcatapult may have neverbeen used, there is evidenceon an early facility map thata Sea Plane catapult wasconstructed at the east en-trance to the East Seaplane

Basin, near the U.S. NavalTest Pilot School. Whilenothing is known of thiscatapult, it may have usedgunpowder to launch theseaplanes.

In addition to the instal-lation’s current TC-7 steamcatapult facility, there are

also three abandoned cata-pult facilities here, all lo-cated in underground build-ings below the airfield. Thefour surviving catapults herehave been determined eligi-ble for the National Registerof Historic Places.

The AbandonedCatapults

Built between 1944 and1953 and totaling some35,000 sq. ft., a visit to thesedark, dank concrete cavernsis not soon forgotten.

One enters throughhuge trap doors in the air-field concrete and proceedsdown narrow stairs intoblackness. Flashlight beamsare able to illuminate onlysmall portions of the mas-

sive equipment — once alivewith movement and sound— now rusting in eerie si-lence. The shafts of light, re-flecting off pools of standing

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The large radial aircraft engine used to power thegenerator that produced the electricity for the1946 “Electropult,” along with the rest of the cat-apult machinery, is completely intact under theairfield, but ground and rainwater intrusion hassubmerged it for decades.

A history of Pax River catapults

These large hydraulic pumps, which were used to power the earliest cata-pult at NAS Patuxent River, are now abandoned in underground chambersin the airfield infield.

See Catapult, Page 10

On base:Services Change in Hours during Furlough

The following services are altered beginning July 8 andrunning through Sept. 30, unless otherwise noted.

Commissary: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.Drill Hall Indoor Pool: Closed when Outdoor Pool is

open. Indoor Pool reopens Sept. 3.Gate 1 Pass Office: Closed until further notice.HAZMAT: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays.Gate3: Open 5:30-8:30 a.m. for inbound and outbound traf-

fic weekdays. Closed in the afternoon, weekends and holidays.Personal Property, building 588 1st floor: 8 a.m. to 3

p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Wednesdays; closed on Fridays.

Personnel Support Activity services: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.weekdays; CAC/ID card service hours will not change.

Supply Warehouse shipping and receiving, building665: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

Furlough impact to Clinic, PharmacyUntil the end of the furlough, Sept. 30 the naval heath

clinic and pharmacy will strive to maintain full operationalfunctionality in all or most portions of the facility. Clinicand pharmacy staff appreciate your patience during thisdifficult fiscal situation.

Building 2272 Furlough Friday AccessOn Fridays, front entrance of building 2272 is only acces-

sible to individuals with the proper swipe card validation.Additionally, the side lot is closed on Fridays to centralizeparking in the garage and reduce the number of individualsattempting to access the front door who do not have swipeaccess. The basement level entrance from the parking ga-rage remains under a normal schedule, 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.

NAS CO suggestion boxesBoxes for anonymous suggestions to the naval air sta-

tion command officer are now available around the base:air operations lobby; Drill Hall entrance lobby; Child De-velopment Center main lobby; building 409 quarter deck;barracks main lobby; River’s Edge Catering and ConferenceCenter entrance; Information, Tickets and Tours and theHousing Office.

Construction near Buse RoadContractor work near Buse Road in vicinity of the Medi-

cal Clinic and Building 2272 continues to impact one laneof north bound traffic from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Theproject is scheduled to be complete by Aug. 2.

Shelter-in-PlaceTaking temporary shelter is the preferred protective ac-

tion to avoid casualties and fatalities during emergenciesthat have limited or no warning. The goal of Shelter-in-Placed (SIP) procedures are to protect personnel within15 minutes through mass warning and notification, andprompt safeguarding action at each shelter location. SIPalso allows on-scene responders to focus on lifesaving ac-tions for people who are outside when the hazard or threatstrikes. It’s important to keep in mind that base officialsmay not be able to immediately provide information onwhat is happening and what you should do. In general, em-ployees cannot be forced to shelter, though an order for allhands to stay put may be issued. Speak with your facilitycoordinator, supervisor and coworkers in advance aboutsheltering procedures to avoid confusion and allow for co-operation in the event you need to shelter-in-place. Remaincalm and stay safe until you here the “all clear” message.

Journey Leadership Development ProgramDeadline: FridayNaval Air Systems Command military and DOD civilians

can now apply for JLDP, part of NAVAIR’s ongoing commit-ment to leadership development. JLDP enables participantsto enhance their productivity skills, develop a more robust

personal network, increase organizational knowledge andgain opportunities for professional growth and advance-ment. JLDP is open to DOD civilians GS 9-13 and WG 9-13— salary equivalent to GS-09/4 for other pay bands — andmilitary E4-E6 and O1-O3. Visit the CAC-enabled My NA-VAIR website under Career Development.

Advanced Mentoring ClassJuly 30 and Aug. 22, 8 a.m. to noonBuilding 2189, room 130The Naval Air Systems Command’s advanced mentoring

class teaches civilian and military employees how to gaina deeper understanding of the mentoring process and en-hance mentoring effectiveness. Students must have previ-ously taken “Introduction to Mentoring” or have mentoringexperience. To register for the July 30 class, contact ChristieWells at 301-757-4111 or christie.wells@navy.mil. The nom-ination deadline is July 22 for the Aug. 22 class.

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

gnome. Be the first to call in his location and receive oneCenter Stage Theater movie ticket; good for any CenterStage movie. The same person cannot win more than oncea month. Calls are only accepted between 8 a.m. and 4:30p.m. Fridays. Call the Tester staff at 301-342-4163. Lastweek’s winner was Annette Pegg.

Off base:Buy Local Challenge

July 20-28Register now to take this year’s Buy Local Challenge

at www.buy-local-challenge.com and then be sure toeat at least one thing from a local farm - local wines and

News Briefs

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Call 301-342-4911 for more information on FFSC programs.

Financial Counseling ServicesThe Personal Financial Educator at the Fleet and Family

Support Center (FFSC) can help you and your family work to-wardsmanaging your finances, resolve financial problems andreach long-termgoals: getting aneducation, buyingahomeandplanning for retirement. With the help of the FFSC FinancialEducator, you can take control of yourfinances, reducemoney-related stress and overcome the financial challenges ofmilitarylife. Open to active duty, retirees and familymembers. Tomakean appointment with a counselor, call 301-342-5442.

FFSC ClassesClasses are open to active-duty, retired and reservemilitary.

Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling 301-342-4911. All classes are held at FFSC unless otherwise noted.

Playgroup @ Glenn Forest Community CenterThursdays, 10-11 a.m.

Transition Assistance Program (TAP)Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m.

to 4 p.m.TAP is for separating and retiring military members. It

is a joint venture by the FFSC and the Departments of De-fense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs. Topics include skill as-sessment, resume writing, job search methods, interviewtechniques, and a review of veterans’ benefits. Seating islimited. See your Career Counselor to register.

Stress ManagementJuly 25, 2-2:30 p.m.Aug. 9, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Stress is a part of life. Learn how beliefs and thought

process can impact on how someone deals with stress. Par-ticipants learn specific actions to manage stress that can beimmediately incorporated into life.

Ten Steps to a Federal JobJuly 31, 1-4 p.m.Learn how to navigate the federal job system. A 137-page

training guide is provided.

Budgeting for Baby @ Bldg. 401July 31, 10 a.m. to noonThe Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) illus-

trates the hidden costs associated with a growing family.All Navy and Marine Corps service members who attendreceive a new layette worth more than $100.

Military Spouse 101 (refresher)Aug. 1, 11-11:30 a.m.This informal gathering is off site with discussions on life

as a new spouse, a spouse new to the Pax area and offersparticipants an opportunity to meet other spouses to form anetwork of support. Held every first Thursday of the month.Call 301-342-4911 for meeting location.

Sponsor TrainingAug. 5, 9-10 p.m.This training is for the active-duty military assigned to

“sponsor” another active-duty service member who is mov-ing to this duty location.

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By Annalise KenneyNaval Air StationPatuxent River PublicAffairs Intern

In his 38 years with edu-cational services, Dennis Al-lison, who most called “Mr.A,” was the first to knowwhomade the cut to become theNavy’s newest petty officersthird class through chiefpetty officers.

“The most fulfilling partof my work is seeing a Sailoradvance in rate,” said Alli-son, who was the Education-al Services Officer (ESO) forNaval Air Station PatuxentRiver. “When I see a mem-ber advance, I feel that mymission has been accom-plished.”

Allison retired June 30after 16 years of DOD civil-ian service, all of which werespent as the ESO.

Prior to becoming a DODcivilian, Allison had 22 yearsof Navy service retiring as achief personnelman. Afterwhich, he came to Pax towork as the DEERS ID CardSite Security Manager, re-ceiving the very first Com-mon Access Card (CAC) is-

sued at the air station.Allison’s primary role

as ESO was administeringNavywide advancement ex-ams, which involve a bevy ofbackground work, he said.

To administer the examsand ensure proper credit,Allison verified each Sailors’awards, performance evalu-ations and eligibility for par-ticipation in advancementexams. He was in charge ofordering all advancementexams for personnel as-signed to the naval air sta-tion, including tenant com-mands, creating worksheetsfor exam participants, andarranging the testing site,seating charts and proctors.

“I verified every answersheet for accuracy prior tomailing them off to the ad-vancement center,” said Al-lison.

His work didn’t end af-ter the exams had beentaken. When results werepublished, Allison reviewedeach exam profile sheet toensure there were no dis-crepancies in calculation ofthe test-taker’s final score.

“Many times it is discov-ered that a member did not

receive credit for an award,education points or otheritems,” Allison said. “I willget copies of all the support-ing documents and send aletter with these support-ing documents to the NavyAdvancement Center andask the members test scorebe recomputed. This mayresult in the member beingadvanced to a higher paygrade.”

With the hiring freezein effect, some of Allison’sduties will temporarily beassumed by the PersonnelSupport Detachment (PSD)Officer in Charge Lt. KristiKipp and PSD Personnel Of-ficer Athena Rolsma as anadditional duty to their cur-rent workload, letting muchof what he did to fall back onunit ESO representatives.

With that in mind, Alli-son offers this advice for hissuccessors: “Look at whatyou’re doing as if it were youyourself taking the test foradvancement, and be thor-ough in all you do. Alwaysgo that extra mile,” he said.

All ison’s successorshave big shoes to fill in tak-ing up his responsibilities.

Advancement exams allowSailors an opportunity toadvance in rate and betterthemselves in their job, en-abling Pax River as a wholeto fulfill operational com-mitments. As such, theseexams are very important tothe naval air station’s opera-tions, he said.

In his retirement, Alli-son said he plans to spendtime with his wife, chil-dren, grandchildren and allof his family. He also plansto sell his Maryland homeand spend time family andfriends in the Philippinesand Florida.

‘Go the Extra Mile’Educational Services Officer Dennis ‘Mr. A’ Allison retires By Kelly M. Burdick

Program ExecutiveOffice AirAnti-SubmarineWarfare, Assaultand Special MissionsPublic Affairs

In a low-key ceremony,the former commander of theCommander Fleet ReadinessCenters, known as COMFRC,took the helm of the ProgramExecutive Office for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare, Assaultand Special Mission Programs(PEO(A)) on July 11 at NavalAir Station Patuxent River.

Rear Adm. CJ Jaynes be-came the ninth program ex-ecutive officer for PEO(A)when she relieved Rear Adm.Paul Grosklags at the changeof command ceremony in theRear Adm. William A. MoffettBuilding.

Jaynes said she looks for-ward to her new role leadingPEO(A), where she will man-age approximately $61.4 bil-lion, oversee about 40 percentof the naval aviation aircraftinventory and lead a team ofmore than200personnel,withextended teams totaling morethan 5,000 personnel.

“In today’s fiscal environ-

ment, our acquisition profes-sionals are facing their biggestchallenge in years,” Jaynessaid. “We are responsible andaccountable for naval avia-tion resources and ensuringour warfighters continue toreceive the finest aircraft and

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Rear Adm. Jaynes be-came the ninth programexecutive officer forProgram Executive Of-ficer for Air Anti-Subma-rine Warfare, Assaultand Special MissionPrograms following aceremony July 11.

Former head of COMFRCtakes Navy’s PEO(A) helm

Dennis Allison

See Jaynes, Page 10

For all MWR news, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/Patuxentand click on Fleet and Family Readiness.

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Card and Scrapbook ClassJuly 24 and 31, 5-7:30 p.m.Customized CreationsParticipants ages 13 and older create three cards and a

scrapbook page each week. Participants are encouraged tobring in photos for scrapbook page. July 24: Best of Butter-flies & Lacy & Lovely Cards; July 31: Sponging Techniqueclass and Easy Events Cards. At least four people are neededfor classes to proceed. Cost: $10 for one class plus a $5 ma-terial fee. Register with Customized Creations.

School-Age Care Registration for Bus ServicesJuly 18-19 at the Rassieur Youth Center

Patrons who currently utilize the Youth Center Bus Ser-vice must confirm usage for the 2013-2014 School Year. Call301-342-4498 for information.

SAC registration schedule: July 29, current SACpatrons; Aug.2 and5,military; Aug. 8,DODcivilians; andAug. 12, contractors.

Missoula Theater AuditionsJuly 22, 7:45-9:45 a.m.Center Stage TheaterYouths in grades 1-12 can audition for this year’s pro-

duction, Jack and the Beanstalk. Youths must arrive by 7:30a.m. and stay for the entire audition. There are 50-60 partsin this production, however, not all children who auditionare guaranteed a role. Call 301-342-1694 or visit the Ras-sieur Youth Center page on the NAS Patuxent River website.Proudly supported by Exelis.

Naval Air Station Patuxent River sincerely thanks and ap-preciates the sponsors of this event. However, neither theNavy nor any other part of the federal government officiallyendorses any company, sponsor or their products or ser-vices.

Cedar Point Golf Course Station ChampionshipRegistration: Until July 22July 27-28This two-day competition is limited to active-duty mili-

tary who are assigned at NAS Patuxent River or WebsterOutlying Field. Entry fee includes greens fees and prizes.Assigned tee times and pairings; requests are not accepted.A valid U.S.G.A. handicap is required to compete; flights byhandicap. Call 301-342-3597 or stop by the Proshop.

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During Masiello’s four-year tenure at PMA-275, he oversawa number of program accomplishments, including deliveryof more than 125 aircraft and the recent award of the secondmulti-year procurement contract, valued at nearly $6.5 billion,guaranteeing production of aircraft into 2017. His next assign-ment will be at the Pentagon as the senior military assistant toFrankKendall, undersecretaryofDefense forAcquisition,Tech-nology and Logistics.

“The V-22 team have been instrumental in the success ofthis aircraft for the past four years,” Masiello said. “It has beena distinct privilege and honor to have led them and been a partof this success.”

PMA-275manages the cradle-to-grave procurement, devel-

opment, support, fielding and disposal of the tiltrotor programsystems forU.S.Marine Corpsmedium-lift assault support andthe U.S. Air Force’s Special Operations Forces long-range infil-tration, exfiltration and resupply missions. The V-22 providesroughly twice the speed, nearly three times the payload and ap-proximately four times the combat radius as the ‘60s era CH-46for which it was designed to replace.

Since 2009, theV-22 programhas seen anumber of success-ful accomplishments, including: deploymentofV-22 squadronsto Okinawa, Japan, and Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England;deliveryof thefirstV-22aircraft to theMarineHelicopter Squad-ron One in support of the president of the United States; deliv-ery of the first Block 20 aircraft to the Air Force and Block C tothe Marine Corps; and increased interest from foreign militarysales candidateswith the expectationof anagreement this year.

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Petty Officer 2nd Class (AW/SW) Deryck HenryJr., a boatswain’s mate with port operations; pre-sented June 14.

Petty Officer 2nd Class (AW/SW) Marilyn Brewer, anair traffic controller with air ops; presented June 18.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Shaun Robert, an electronicstechnician with air operations; presented July 11.

Brennan Tarleton, left, and Lorenzo Spicer fromthe Mattapany Day Camp; presented July 11.

Keairria Carey from the Navy Gateway Inns andSuites; presented June 19.

Pax Pros of theWeek are submitted to and selected by thenaval air station’s Command Master Chief William Lloyd-Owen. The certificates serve as recognition for the individ-ual’s “hard work and dedication” displayed on a daily basis.

This week’s best

Sendoff at Navy MemorialAir Traffic Controller 1st Class Pollock is present-ed with a shadow box as a token of appreciationduring his retirement ceremony June 14 at theNavy Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Celebrating service

Joann Sutliffe, left, and Mary King, right, Person-nel Support Detachment; presented June 5 byCapt. Heidi Fleming, Naval Air Station PatuxentRiver executive officer.Bravo Zulu awards are presented to naval airstation employees who receive positive feed-back and comments through the InteractiveCustomer Evaluation system for going abovetheir normal duty.

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Thursday, July 186:30 p.m.,The Purge

In a futuristic Americaplagued by crime, the gov-ernment sanctions a 12-hour period once a year inwhich all criminal activityis legal. When an intruderbreaks into the home ofJames Sandin and his fam-ily, they must try to survivethe night without compro-mising their personal moralcode. Rated: R (1 hr, 25 min)

Friday, July 196:30 p.m.,

Man of Steel (3D)A boy learns that he has

extraordinary powers and isnot of this Earth. As a man,he journeys to discoverwhere he came from andwhat he was sent here to do.But the hero in him mustemerge if he is to save theworld and become the sym-bol of hope for all mankind.Rated: PG-13 (2 hr, 23 min)

9:30 p.m.,This is the End

Follows six friendstrapped in a house after aseries of strange and cata-strophic events devastateLos Angeles. As the worldunravels outside, dwindlingsupplies and cabin feverthreaten to tear apart the

friendships inside. Eventu-ally, they are forced to leavethe house, facing their fateand the true meaning offriendship and redemption.Rated: R (1 hr, 47 min)

Saturday, July 204 p.m.,

Now You See Me

During their performanc-es, the world’s greatest illu-sionists known as “The FourHorsemen” pull off a seriesof daring heists against cor-rupt business leaders. Thesuper-team of illusionistsshower the stolen profits ontheir audiences while stay-ing one step ahead of an

elite FBI squad in a game ofcat and mouse. Rated: PG-13(1 hr, 54 min)6:30 p.m., Man of Steel (3D)9:30 p.m., This is the End

Sunday, July 212 p.m.,

Monsters University (3D)Ever since college-bound

Mike Wazowski was a littlemonster, he has dreamed ofbecoming a Scarer and heknows better than anyonethat the best Scarers comefrom Monsters University(MU). But during his first se-mester at MU, Mike’s plansare derailed when he crossespaths with hotshot James P.Sullivan, “Sulley,” a natural-born Scarer. The pair’s outof control competitive spiritgets them both kicked out ofthe University’s elite ScareProgram. To make mattersworse, they realize they willhave to work together, alongwith an odd bunch of misfitmonsters, if they ever hopeto make things right. Rated:G (1 hr, 42 min)

Monday and TuesdayNo Movies

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Rechargeable devices — cell phones, PDAs, digital cameras, cordless toolsand other personal gadgets — are a huge energy waster if they are left pluggedin. So, be sure to unplug them after your device or batteries are fully charged.

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‘Dracula’ auditionsJuly 14 and 17Three Notch TheatreThe Newtowne Players announce open

auditions for mystery-thriller “Dracula.”For more information, visit www.new-towneplayers.org.

Down and Dirty Mud RunJuly 21Bowie, Md.Down and Dirty is an obstacle-climbing,

trail-blasting race that pushes contestantsto their limits. There are two courses withmore than 20 obstacles, along with a post-race meal and expo for family and friends.Visit www.downanddirtymudrun and enterdiscount code 10MILDD2013.

Volunteer opportunities:Pax Natural Resources Division

Volunteers are needed to assist with Dia-mondback Terrapin nesting surveys on base.Volunteers receive training onhow to conductnest surveys, collect morphometric data fromnesting females and eggs, mark adult turtlesand protect nests frompredators. The projectruns through early fall. For more informationand to sign up, contact Sarah Funck at 301-757-0001 or at sarah.funck@navy.mil.

Meals on WheelsTheNavalAirStationPatuxentRiver’sMeals

onWheelsprogramisseekingmilitaryandDODcivilianvolunteers todeliver lunchtimemeals toelderlypatrons in theCalifornia,Md., areaoncea month. The route is approximately 12 milesand generally takes a little more than an hourto finish. Contact Boatswain’s Mate 2nd ClassShane Slater at 301-342-3368 or stop by PortOperations in building 312.

Jefferson Patterson Park and MuseumNumerous volunteer opportunities

available for any interest. Whether it’s work-ing with children, setting up tents, staffingthe front gate or anything in-between, JPPMcan use you. For more information, contactErin Atkinson at 410-586-8512.

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water, reveal debris-strewn corridors anddoorways flanking the huge machine roomspaces.

The Mark IVB — the first landplane cat-apult (building 108) — was completed in1944 along Echo taxiway in the middle ofthe airfield. It was a hydraulic-pneumaticsystem which used hydraulic pumps andcompressed air-powered piston equip-ment to transmit the acceleration force tothe aircraft by means of a system of cablesand pulleys. This system could launch an18,000 pound aircraft at 90 mph in 97 feetand be recharged in 33 seconds.

Painted on the wall is a list of 15 differ-ent 1940s and 1950s era aircraft launchedfrom this catapult along with the length ofthe cable bridles required for each type.Some of the cable bridles are still hangingon the wall.

The facility was abandoned in the1950s, but major parts of the huge catapultengine remain in the 36-by-72 foot engineroom. Lower levels of the facility are in-accessible, having been flooded for manyyears.

In the early 1950s, construction beganon a new, more powerful hydraulic-pneu-matic catapult, the Model HMark 8. Com-pleted around 1952, this is the largest un-derground catapult facility (building 159)and is located at the end of Runway 14-32,near TPS. Installed in World War II-era Es-sex class carriers, this catapult representedthe upper limit of hydro-pneumatic designand was capable of launching a 15,000 lb.plane at 120 mph or a 62,500-lb. plane at70 mph. The design posed an explosiondanger and the loss of more than 100 menin 1954 aboard USS Bennington (CVA 20),

due to a hydraulic catapult explosion,helped mark the end of hydraulic cata-pults.

Today’s CatapultBy the early 1950s, the British had de-

veloped successful catapults using steamand Pax River installed one of the U.S. Na-vy’s first in 1954 — TC-7. Steam offered asafer, more powerful alternative to hydrau-lic catapults and, with the assistance of PaxRiver test personnel, steam catapults wererecommended to be deployed to the fleetin 1955. Although TC-7 is showing its age,it is still one of the most valuable resourcesin the Pax River aircraft test arsenal and iscarefully tended by the TC-7 crew.

The ExperimentOne of the most interesting catapults at

Pax River was the experimental “Electro-pult” built by Westinghouse. Constructedin 1946, it is located between Echo Taxiwayand Runway 14-32 along what looks likea parallel taxiway but is, in fact, the longcatapult runway.

Powered by an 1,100 hp Pratt & Whit-ney radial engine, cooled with air ductedfrom the surface, this converted aircraftengine powered a DC electric generatorwhich powered a DC motor which spunup a 24 ton flywheel to 1,700 rpm. Whenthe plane was ready to be launched, theenergy stored in the spinning flywheel wasengaged to an AC electric generator whichpowered the long linear motor that was the1,400 foot long catapult track. The frontwheel of the plane was placed on a sled,which was the primary core of the motor,and a bridle was attached to the aircraftmain landing gear.

An article on page 81 in the November1946 issue of Popular Science magazinehttp://books.google.com/books?id=_CA

DAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false explains how the systemworked and there is a historic film clipof a B-25 Mitchell bomber launch, whichcan be viewed at http://www.itnsource.com/shotl ist/BHC_RTV/1946/10/24/BGU410140041/. The film and the photosin the article were probably taken at PaxRiver.

Launching a land-based bomber likethe B-25, by catapult, is not something wethink about today, but back then, JamesH. Doolittle’s daring 1942 B-25 raid on theJapanese home islands from the carrierUSS Hornet (CV 8) was probably still freshin everyone’s mind.

Only two of these electro-magnetic cat-apults were ever built — the other believedto have been at Mustin Field, formerly theNaval Aircraft Factory, in Philadelphia.Unfortunately, the underground cham-bers of Pax’s electric catapult are usuallyfilled with 6 to 10 feet of standing water.The chambers were drained in 2011 andrevealed this experimental catapult is stillcompletely intact, albeit in bad condition.

The “electropult” was not successful,probably because the technology had notcaught up with the concept. It was an ideaahead of its time.

Today’s newest Electro Magnetic Air-craft Launch System, commonly referredto as EMALS, located at Naval Air StationLakehurst, N.J., is being installed in thenew carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78),and appears to be the successful executionof an old idea which was tested at Pax Rivernearly 70 years ago.

There are plans in the works to demol-ish all three abandoned catapult facilitiesin the not too distant future. However, be-fore they’re demoed, select artifacts fromeach catapult will be removed for preser-vation.

weapon systems possible. It is an honor formeto lead this outstanding organization into thefuture.”

BeyondherroleascommanderofCOMFRC,Jaynes’ previous dual-role assignment includ-ed functioning as the assistant commander forLogistics and Industrial Operations.

Jaynes graduated from Indiana Universityof Pennsylvania in 1979with a Bachelor of Sci-ence degree in mathematics education, fol-lowed by a master’s degree in mathematics in1982. Shewascommissioned inMarch1983viathe Officer Candidate School in Newport, R.I.,and was designated an aeronautical engineer-ing (maintenance)dutyofficer in1985. Shewasdesignated an Acquisition Professional Com-munity member in 1996 and received a mas-ter’s in business administration fromNorwichUniversity in 2008.

Grosklags, who has led PEO(A) since No-vember 2011, was confirmed by the Senate forpromotion to vice admiral inMay. His next as-signment is as theprincipalmilitary deputy as-sistant secretary of the Navy (Research, Devel-opment and Acquisition), where hewill relieveVice Adm. Mark Skinner, who is scheduled toretire.

“It’s truly been my pleasure to work withthe nine programoffice teams and a great staffin PEO(A),” Grosklags said. “Across the board,they have taken on the challenge of provid-ing capability to the fleet more affordably andmore quickly - and they have been success-ful. Each program faces unique challenges ona daily basis, but it is incredible to watch thededication with which individual team mem-bers take on these challenges, while alwaysmaintaining their focus on providing and sus-taining the capabilities required by our SailorsandMarines.”

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By Chatney AugerNaval DistrictWashingtonPublic Affairs

Accountability for elec-trical consumption to eachresident of Navy Public Pri-vate Venture (PPV) housingwill soon be the responsi-bility of residents. Mockbilling for the Resident En-ergy Conservation Program(RECP) for Naval DistrictWashington began July 1.

“It’s important to notethat you and your familywill reap the benefits of themoney that is saved by thisprogram,” said Vice Adm.William French, command-er of the Navy InstallationsCommand (CNIC), in a videomessage to the fleet. “Firstwith the refund from energysavings you and your fam-ily create by staying belowthe average normal usagerate. Second, the vast major-ity of the RECP cost savingswill be reinvested back intothe local PPV community tosustain high-quality homes

and neighborhood amenitiessuch as playgrounds, facili-ties and landscaping.”

Prior to the commence-ment of the live billingcycle in October, residentsthroughout Naval DistrictWashington (NDW) par-ticipating in RECP will beprovided a three-month“mock” billing period run-ning from July 1 to Sept. 30to allow residents to evalu-ate their home energy con-sumption before the pro-gram begins.

“The mock bills are in-tended to show your actualelectrical consumption andbilling costs, and how itcompares with other homesin your like-type group,”said Julie Barnes, regionalNavy Housing Programmanager for NDW. “Allbilling costs will be basedon the same electric ratecharged for a particularhousing area.”

Barnes recommends thatresidents review their mockbills, compare their monthlyusage with the normal usageband, and consider adjust-

ing their consumption hab-its as needed to minimizepersonal costs.

Additionally, the RECPwill have no impact on resi-dents’ Basic Allowance forHousing (BAH). Accordingto CNIC, an allowance fornormal utilities is a part ofthe BAH. BAH includes anallowance for utilities suchas electricity, gas or otherheating fuels, and water/sewer. The BAH includesthe cost of utilities basedon averages from residentsliving in the private sectorwho are directly responsiblefor paying for their utilities.The RECP is intended to en-courage residents to achievenormal usage and to rewardthem for conservation be-yond normal expectations.Residents who conserveand stay within the normalrange will incur no out-of-pocket utility expenses.

CNIC recommends thatthose who wish to conservemake easy changes aroundthe house. Simple adjust-ments to home thermostatsto minimize heating and

cooling, and wise use of hotwater, lighting and appli-ances can also contributesignificantly to energy sav-ings. In cases where util-ity consumption is high,residents can also requestthat their property managerperform an energy audit toidentify energy saving strat-egies specific to their home.

Residents are also re-minded to keep up with anyfees incurred through over-usage. Those with a past dueaccount will receive delin-quency notice letters and alate fee. Extreme delinquen-cies can result in a notice tovacate housing and can po-tentially affect a resident’scredit. The PPV partnershipwill workwith residents to ar-range payment plans if helpis needed making payments.

NDW residents can ex-pect mock billing to beginafter July 1 with the firstmock statement beingmailed Aug. 15. Residentswill not be financially re-sponsible for utility usageduring this period. The ac-tual billing period begins

October 1, and the first‘live’ bill will be mailed No-vember 14. Residents willbe expected to pay for theirusage above the ‘normal us-age’ band or will be eligible

to receive a rebate if theirusage is below the band.

For more informationabout the RECP program,visit www.cnic.navy.mil/RECP.

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An example of the (RECP) “mock” billing, whichbegan July 1. Prior to the commencement of thelive billing cycle in October, residents throughoutNaval District Washington (NDW) participating inRECP will be provided a three-month mock bill-ing period running from July 1 to Sept. 30 to allowresidents to evaluate their home energy con-sumption before the program begins.

Resident Energy Conservation Programmock billing begins throughout region

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St Mary’s County events:

Racin’ RoversSaturday, 10-11:30 a.m.Leonardtown libraryYouths ages 7-12 working in teams will design a

simple robot to navigate and race across a courseof varying terrain using a predefined set of parts.Free., but registration is required and can be madeby calling 301-475-2846 or www.stmalib.org.

Teen Talent ShowSaturday, 2-4 p.m.Lexington Park libraryTeens, got talent? Song, dance, magic, po-

etry, whatever you got — bring it! Sign up if per-forming, at 301-863-8188 or www.stmalib.org.

St. Mary’s County Parks and Recreationpresents ‘Hairspray’

Friday 7 p.m.; Saturday 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.;Sunday 3 p.m.

Great Mills High School auditoriumTickets are $14 for adults; $12 for seniors 60

years and older; and $6 for children 10 years andunder. Matinee tickets are $10 for adults; $8 forseniors; and $4 for youths ages 10 and young-er. Tickets can be purchased online at www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/summerstock or inperson at the Parks and Recreation main officein Leonardtown. Cash only accepted at door.Doors will open one hour before each perfor-mance. For more information, please call 301-475-4200, extension 1800.

Pirate Day at Piney Point LighthouseSaturday, July 27; two sessions beginning at

9 a.m. and 1 p.m.Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, 44720

Lighthouse Road, Piney PointScurvy pirates and scalawags are needed to

participate in this event, geared for youths ages4-9. Festivities begin with a 9 a.m. to noon morn-ing session; followed by a 1-4 p.m. afternoonsession. Participants will receive a pirate name,walk the plank, make and take activities, piratetattoos and flags and more! Kids are encouragedto dress as pirates for the costume contest! Costis $10 per child; registration is required and canbe made by calling 301-994-1471.

Calvert County events:Super MagicMan Reggie Rice

Today, 7 p.m.Calvert Marine MuseumPerformance by Reggie Rice, D.C.’s two-time

Comedy Magician of the Year. This family showis a high energy, magic production filled withfantastic illusions, dancing and comedy. Admis-sion is $4 per person; cash or check at the door.

Fossil Field ExperienceSaturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Calvert Marine MuseumGo to a local beach to search for fossils with a

trained guide. Ages 8 and up. Cost $20. Preregis-tration required at 410-326-2042, extension 41.

Art Blooms Gala ReceptionFriday, 7-10 p.m.

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center,Solomons

This event is a glorious gathering of floral ar-rangements inspired by works of art from theAnnmarie Garden galleries. Enjoy a summerevening of floral designs, hors d’oeuvres, cashbar, live music and convivial company!

Nature’s Night SoundsFriday, 8:30 p.m.Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, 2880 Grays

Road, Prince FrederickNature can make a lot of noise, even in the

quiet of the night. Discover the nighttime peeps,squeaks, whistles, hoots and shrieks of woods,wetlands and fields. Please bring a flashlight,lawn chair or blanket and bug spray. S’moresprovided.

Sunday Afternoonwith the Pattersons Tour

Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m.Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515

Mackall Road, St. LeonardPoint Farm was the country retreat of the late

Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983, Mrs.Patterson donated the property to the state inhonor of her late husband, creating JeffersonPatterson Park & Museum. A guided tour of thisbeautiful 1933 Colonial Revival brick house andgardens, designed by noted female architectsGertrude Sawyer and Rose Greely is offered. Forreservations, call 410-586-8501 or email jppm@mdp.state.md.us.

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