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Vol. 72, No. 44 Celebrating 72 Years of Community Partnership November 5, 2015

TESTERNaval Air Station Patuxent River

DOD’s Voluntary Education Virtual Fair8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 19

It’s never too early to start planning for your future. Going back to school now for a postsecondary degree or certifica-tion will certainly help to ensure your future success. DOD is committed to making higher education accessible for service members.

In support of that commitment, the DOD Voluntary Educa-tion Program will host its first Virtual Education Fair Nov. 19. You’ll be able to participate from anywhere in the world and get the information you need to help you reach your educa-tion goals.

Representatives from participating schools will be available via live chat from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. - to accommodate different time zones. The fair offers an informative, pressure-free expe-rience, where you can learn about the following:

• Schools having a signed agreement with the DOD to pro-vide a quality education to service members and military spouses

• Financial aid options to help defray the cost of your educa-tion

• Degree and certificate program offerings• Cost of Tuition and Fees• Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

During and after the fair, you’ll be able to access the follow-ing prerecorded sessions:

• Top High-Growth Career Fields and Degrees• Resources for Choosing a School• Bridging Education and CredentialingInformation from the participating schools will be accessi-

ble online after the event as well.Attend the fair, and begin making informed choices about

your postsecondary education and your future. Get the infor-mation you need without the pressure.

Register for the fair today at http://www.dodeducationfair.com.

By Shawn GrahamNAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

NAS Patuxent River officially launched the Naval District Washington Biggest Loser Competition on Monday. Designed to inform and educate personnel about energy consumption and efficiency, the cam-paign also hopes to encourage energy conservation and responsible usage by bringing awareness to the forefront.

In addition to the Biggest Loser Competition, there will be a poster and video competition open to anyone affiliated with the base, including family members.

Other activities include recognition of the best build-ing energy monitor. These competitions are all done in the spirit of energy action and reducing personal ener-gy footprints; the winners will be recognized by Rear Adm. Yancy Lindsey, Commandant, Naval District Washington, for their contributions.

In 2009, Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Ma-bus set five energy goals for DON: increase alterna-tive energy use Navywide, increase alternative ener-gy ashore, reduce non-tactical petroleum use, sail the “Great Green Fleet,” and improve energy efficiency, according to a 2012 DON Strategy for Renewable En-ergy report.

Pax kicks off regional energy incentive contests

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Logico

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Kerik Vargas switches his lights to high-effiency light bulbs as part of an energy conservation initiative. NAS Patuxent River and Naval District Washing-ton are partnering to spread awareness of energy conservation, leadership and behavior change.

What you need to knowPrize: Three installation winners will be awarded repair funds for facility projects

chosen by the commanding officer:

- 1st place — $70k

- 2nd place — $50k

- 3rd place — $30k

Best building energy monitor (BEM) competition (Facility BEM contributing to larg-

est reduction)

For NAS Pax River (all tenants)

Due: Nov. 23

- Installation submits to Region the two BEMs with greatest EBL contribution

- Criteria include innovation, activity, and communication Submissions are to be

electronically provided with the completed submission form (TBD)

- Prize: Recognition, one winner per installation

Poster competitionDue: Nov. 18

• Paper size: 8.5 x 11 inches (letter)

• File type: product submitted must be a high resolution PDF or JPG

• Required element: Navy Energy Security logo -or- BRITE logo

• Color: full color or gray scale

• No unauthorized use of intellectual property (copyright, trademark)

• All cast and crew must be volunteers

Video specifications• Length: minimum 15 seconds, maximum 60 seconds

• Media: Self-contained file with no proprietary codecs

• File type: Flash, MPEG, QuickTime, Windows Media Video

• Must be compatible for use on Social Media

• Live action, animation, or combination of the two

• No unauthorized use of intellectual property (copyright, trademark)

• All cast and crew must be volunteers

• Products must be created by a member(s) of the installation, tenant command, or

organization associated with the installation; Sailors, U.S. civilians, host nation Civilians,

and direct dependents.

• Age: Participants under the age of 12 must identify parent/guardian as the entrant

Fine Print

Products must be created by a member(s) of the installation, tenant command, or or-

ganization associated with the installation; Sailors, civilians and direct family members.

Age: Participants under the age of 12 must identify parent/guardian as the entrant.

Please send all poster and video submissions to Shawn Graham at shawn.d.gra-

[email protected].

Happy 240th Birthday U.S. Marine Corps

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By Donna CipolloniNAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

As NAS Patuxent River prepares to once again honor the Sailors lost in the tragic USS Tulip explosion during the Civil War, it’s fit-ting to take a closer look at the ship, still sub-merged in the waters of the Potomac River over 150 years later.

The incidentThe date was Nov. 11, 1864. USS Tulip was a

Union gunboat assigned to the Potomac Flo-tilla. Its mission was to support Union com-munications, tow, transport and land Soldiers, and maintain the Union blockade of Confed-erate ports.

With a faulty starboard boiler, the vessel had been ordered to return to Washington for repairs. Not wanting to be a slow, easy target for enemy cannons during the voyage up the Potomac River, the ship’s captain ignored the faulty boiler and ordered Tulip to proceed full steam ahead.

His fateful decision that day resulted in an

explosion heard for miles. Tulip sank near Piney Point, not far from what is now Webster Outlying Field; only 10 men survived from the crew of 57, with two dying shortly afterward.

The only human remains ever recovered were eight badly burned, unidentified bodies that washed ashore and are buried near St. Inigoes Creek, where the secluded USS Tulip Monument stands, marking the smallest fed-eral cemetery in the nation.

Recovered artifactsTulip’s wreck had been discovered by Virgin-

ia sport divers in 1966 and was subject to loot-ing for 14 years, and then again for two years in the early 1990s, explained George Schwarz, underwater archaeologist with Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC).

It was in the ‘90s when the Maryland Histor-ical Trust’s Maryland Maritime Archaeology Program (MMAP) and the U.S. Navy got in-volved.

“The illicit disturbance of the wreck in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘90s resulted in the uncontrolled recovery of over 1,500 objects,” Schwarz said. “After an investigation by MMAP, the artifacts were turned over to NHHC for conservation, study, curation and display. MMAP also com-piled a report on the 1990s site assessment and artifact recovery efforts.”

The artifacts are housed in NHHC’s Archae-ology and Conservation Laboratory, which serves as the curatorial facility for the Navy’s underwater archaeological collection.

“The artifacts have been accessioned, as-sessed and placed in environments conducive to their long-term preservation,” Schwarz not-ed. “Approximately 50 percent of the artifacts have been fully conserved.”

A wide range of material culture was re-covered, from ship’s rigging and timbers to ordnance to personal effects. The collection includes medical equipment, navigational in-struments, gaming pieces, silverware, crock-ery, whisky and wine bottles, advanced shells with timed fuses, personal hygiene objects, handheld weapons and more.

Schwarz explained that Tulip’s artifacts are highly significant because they capture a spe-

cific moment in time aboard a Navy vessel during the Civil War.

“Once the ship sank, everything aboard was preserved in the Potomac mud and virtually frozen in time,” he said. “The objects give us ad-ditional information to supplement the histor-ical record, which did not typically elaborate on day-to-day routines that are now so signif-icant — such as how Sailors dined, groomed, dressed, entertained themselves and, in gen-eral, lived aboard a steam-propelled gunboat in that era. Shipboard equipment tells us about the way they recorded speed and nav-igated by the stars; small arms and ordnance allow us to reconstruct how they engaged in naval combat.”

Preservation and managementNHHC is responsible for managing, study-

ing and preserving the Navy’s sunken military craft — which includes more than 3,000 his-toric shipwrecks and 14,000 historic aircraft

wrecks worldwide — regardless of location or time of loss.

“Many of these sites, such as Tulip, contain human remains, unexploded ordnance or oth-er safety hazards and hold significant histori-cal and archaeological information,” Schwarz added. “It’s important for the Navy to know where Tulip is in order to effectively protect and manage the site, and to remember and memorialize the sacrifice [the crew] made.”

Several artifacts are on display in cases at NHHC’s Underwater Archaeology Branch of-fices and the Archaeology and Conservation Laboratory at the Washington Navy Yard.

“Tulip artifacts have been placed on loan to qualifying institutions and are available for dis-play through NHHC’s loan program,” Schwarz said. “Public tours of the lab and artifacts are available, and the collection is also accessible to scholars interested in studying [them]. At least two archaeology student theses have fo-cused on material from Tulip.”

Remembering the Civil War’s USS Tulip

U.S. Navy photos

One of the recovered artifacts includ-ed a sextant, used primarily to de-termine the angle between an astro-nomical object and the horizon for the purposes of celestial navigation.

Recovered button from a Union Navy uniform.

Recovered Schenkl shell, a stream-lined artillery projectile used by Union forces in the Civil War.

Renewed investigations of the USS Tulip site and analysis of conserved artifacts have been initiated by Naval History and Heritage Command. This high-resolution sonar image, taken in September 2015, with assistance from Naval Surface Warfare Division, shows the outline of Tulip, with its frames pro-truding from the silty bottom of the Potomac River.

9th Annual USS Tulip Memorial Service9 a.m. Nov. 6USS Tulip MonumentCross Manor Road, St. InigoesGuest speaker: NAS Patuxent River Executive Officer, Capt. Scott Starkey

Recovered artifacts under care of U.S. Navy

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CMDCM Jeffrey OwejanCommand Master Chief

Connie Hempel Public Affairs Officer

Shawn Graham Public Affairs Specialist

and Tester EditorDonna Cipolloni

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10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 12Building 1489 lobby

Total Force Strategy and Management Department is sponsoring the fair, where representatives from several benefits carriers will be available to answer your ques-tions. The federal employees’ health benefits open sea-son runs Nov. 9 to Dec. 14. For more information, contact Karen Brandon at 301-342-6860 or [email protected]. To request reasonable accommodations, contact Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator Brittani Mur-phy at 301-342-6909 or [email protected]. For sign language interpreting services, email [email protected].

Federal open season health benefits fair

By Rear Adm. Yancy Lindsey89th Naval District Washington Comman-dant

Autumn has definitely arrived here in the National Capital Region with all its beauty, color and cool breezes. Transition to a new season signals a transition in our lifestyles and activities...both at work and at home. Be-fore you venture into winter duties/respon-sibilities, driving, sports activities, household chores, etc., please take a minute to ensure your equipment is in good operating condi-tion and you are physically and mentally pre-pared. Think through the “what ifs”, identify and evaluate the risks, and take necessary pre-cautions to ensure your safety and that of your shipmates, friends and family.

Congratulations to Joint Base Anacos-tia-Bolling (large) and Naval Support Activity Annapolis (small) for earning the FY15 NDW Installation Excellence Award in their catego-ry. They will represent us well at the Navy In-stallations Command level.

Thank you for your efforts during Energy Action Month. However, we must continue to be aware of our energy usage and constantly look for opportunities to reduce our energy footprint. On Oct. 15, we announced an En-ergy Biggest Loser competition that will run through Nov. 30. The competition will reward

the top three NDW installations who do the best job of conserving energy during the month of November as compared to Novem-

ber 2014. Winning installations will be award-ed with funding for base energy improvement projects.

November is Warrior Care Month where we publicly recognize our wounded warrior he-roes. Warrior Care Month was established to increase awareness of programs and resourc-es available to wounded, ill and injured ser-vice members, their families, and those who care for them. In addition to raising awareness, there are several events scheduled within the Region to observe Warrior Care Month and highlight the extraordinary resilience of our recovering service members. Take some time this month to learn more about wounded warrior programs and thank our wounded warriors and their families for their service and sacrifice. For more information on the Navy Wounded Warrior — Safe Harbor pro-gram and events this month visit Safeharbor.navylive.dodlive.mil.

A lot of you will be traveling during the hol-iday season to spend time with family and friends. We all certainly have much to be grate-ful for during this Thanksgiving. I’m grateful for your dedication and the outstanding work you do each and every day to support our Fleet, fighters, families, and nation. From my family to yours, please enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiv-ing holiday. If you are able to travel during the holiday weekend, please allow plenty of time for the journey so you are able to return home safe and rested. You are our Navy’s most valu-able resource. Happy Thanksgiving.

Commandant’s Corner

U.S. Navy photo

The F-35 Lightning II Program conducted a press conference Oct. 28 at NAS Patuxent River. The aircraft’s advanced airframe, stealth, and firepower will ensure the F-35 is the most lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever flown and will feature the most advanced helmet ever. The helmet will give pilots quicker access to the information they need to see and has special cameras to “see” through the bottom of the plane.

The helmet makes use of six cameras embedded in the skin of the plane to give pilots a 360-degree view of the sur-rounding airspace, including enabling them to “look through” the floor of the plane. Plus it has advanced night-vision capabilities built in; and the heads-up-display projects directly onto the visor, putting information like altitude, speed and targets right in front of the pilots’ eyes.

F-35 showcases strengths, capabilities at press conference

U.S. Navy photos by Shawn Graham

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

visit www.dcmilitary.com.


Capt. Heidi Fleming, NAS Patux-ent River commanding officer, rec-ognized numerous NAS staff with awards and Bravo Zulus during com-mand quarters Oct. 29 at Center Stage Theater:

ACCOLADES AROUND THE AIR STATION


Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Macae-la Bellolampkin receives a Letter of Commendation for her selection as NAS Patuxent River’s Junior Sailor of the Quarter.

Joan Buck receives a Department of the Navy Length of Service Award for 30 years of faithful service to the Navy and the government of the United States.

Roger Burroughs receives a Depart-ment of the Navy Length of Service Award for 30 years of faithful service to the Navy and the government of the United States.

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Alexan-der Cuddeback receives a Letter of Commendation for exceptional per-formance while serving as a Security Department patrolman.

Christopher Davis receives a Bravo Zulu.

Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Shawn Dilimone receives a Letter of Com-mendation for his selection as NAS Patuxent River’s Bluejacket of the Quarter.

Kevin Donovan receives a Depart-ment of the Navy Length of Service Award for 30 years of faithful service to the Navy and the government of the United States.

Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Mat-thew Eubanks receives a Letter of Commendation for outstanding performance as a Radar Air Traffic Control Facility Controller and Flight Planning Supervisor.

Daniel Hammett receives a Depart-ment of the Navy Length of Service Award for 30 years of faithful service to the Navy and the government of the United States.

Mark Harper receives a Department of the Navy Length of Service Award for 35 years of faithful service to the Navy and the government of the Unit-ed States.

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Andrew Jilcott receives a Letter of Commendation for his selec-tion as NAS Patuxent River’s Senior Sailor of the Quarter.

Chief Culinary Specialist Andrae Keith receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for superior perfor-mance of his duties while serving as a food service leading chief petty officer onboard USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43).

Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Efrain Lopez receives a Letter of Commen-dation for exceptional performance while serving as a Security Depart-ment patrolman.

Julie Lowthert receives a Bravo Zulu. Xavier Maddox receives a Depart-ment of the Navy Length of Service Award for 30 years of faithful service to the Navy and the government of the United States.

Riza Pringle receives a Bravo Zulu.

Allen Shubrooks receives a Depart-ment of the Navy Length of Service Award for 30 years of faithful service to the Navy and the government of the United States.

Anthony Thomas receives a Depart-ment of the Navy Length of Service Award for 35 years of faithful service to the Navy and the government of the United States

Naval Aircrewman Tanner Williams receives a Letter of Commenda-tion for superior service as the NAS Patuxent River Search and Rescue training petty officer.


Marines assigned to the U.S. Marine Expedi-tionary Warfare School (EWS) toured the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School Oct. 29. The Marines also toured the Manned Flight Simulator, F-35 Lightning II Program and the NAS Patuxent River Operations Tower. EWS is a 40-week resident school that provides career-level, pro-fessional military education and training to company-grade Marine officers and selected officers from other services and countries.

Pax hosts expeditionary students, touts aviation mission


Courtesy of COMFRC and AIR 6.0 Public Affairs

Toni L. Meier, director of Logistics Manage-ment Integration (AIR 6.6) at NAVAIR, present-ed Robert N. Leavitt, the Navy Meritorious Ci-vilian Service award during a ceremony at the Logistics and Industrial Complex (LIC), Oct. 20.

Leavitt is the product support manager (PSM) for NAVAIR’s H-53 Heavy Lift Helicop-ter Program Office (PMA-261). Col. Hank E. Vanderborght, PMA-261 program manager, praised Leavitt for his leadership.

“Bob is in my eyes the premier PSM at the Naval Air Systems Command,” Vanderborght said. “He is an outstanding leader and true vi-sionary. He is leading naval aviation when it comes down to supporting and sustaining air-craft in the field. He has developed the FCOE (Fleet Common Operating Environment) for the H-53 and H-1. The FCOE is leading na-val aviation to condition based maintenance (CBM+), which is a subset of sustainment analytics. Sustainment analytics allows the program to make the right business decisions on time, which is critical when dollars are ex-tremely scarce. Bob’s vision and efforts will revolutionize the way we support aircraft in the field, and pay large dividends to naval avia-tion for decades to come.”

He facilitated the development of a tool for CBM+ — the Integrated Logistics and Support Management System (ILSMS), which is a data mining tool that aggregates 10 years’ worth of historical data from 19 different databases to point leadership and analysts to the problem

areas today and to proactively target these problem areas in the future.

Leavitt has developed a reputation for ac-tively attacking readiness and affordability issues in the MH/CH-53E fleet. He has been praised for creating an environment to effec-

tively and systematically apply analytical tech-niques to keep costs down and performance high throughout CH-53K development and continuing fleet operations.

He was the first product support manager for PMA-261 and strongly advocated for the

use of Performance Based Logistics (PBL) to solve availability issues with ten high-value, flight-critical H-53 aircraft components. Using PBL, the team was able to increase the avail-ability of these components by 49 percent and to reduce operating and support costs by $20.2 million.

Leavitt began his 29-year career in the Ma-rine Corps as a CH-53 pilot. He transitioned to civilian work and has been at Pax for the past 12 years as a contractor and a civilian, serving in various capacities including department head for design interface and maintenance planning (AIR 3.2), director of Sikorsky Repair and Overhaul and chief operating officer at Si-erra Management and Technologies.

“I am most proud of bringing innovation to the H-53 Program and to NAVAIR, the growth of ILSMS from a program office tool to an enterprise tool is very rewarding,” Leavitt said. “The introduction of advanced analytics through the FCOE, different approaches to de-livering product support packages for the CH-53K and collaborating with such a dynamic and talented team have given me a great sense of accomplishment.”

The successful work of Leavitt and the team at PMA-261 led to several awards including the 2014 Secretary of Defense PBL award in the component category and a 2011 NAVAIR Commander’s National Award for Logistics and Industrial Operations.

Leavitt said he is committed to passing along institutional knowledge to the next generation and actively seeks out interns for PMA-261, es-pecially wounded warriors.

Leavitt honored with Meritorious Civilian Service Award

U.S. Navy photo

Toni L. Meier, director of Logistics Management Integration (AIR 6.6) at NAVAIR, right, presented product support manager (PSM) for PMA-261, Robert N. Leavitt, center, the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service award at the Logistics and Industrial Complex (LIC) Oct. 20. Col. Hank E. Vanderborght, left, program manager for the H-53 heavy lift helicopter (PMA-261) NAVAIR, praised Leavitt for his leadership and vision as a PSM.


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Meet the Airplane: C-2 GreyhoundNoon to 4 p.m. Nov. 7Patuxent River Naval Air MusesumA baby whale, special operations forces, Sailors and

love letters: The C-2 has transported them all. Hear about the C-2 and its carrier onboard delivery mission supporting the warfighter. Canned food donations will buy time in the flight simulators. Panel discussion at 2 p.m.

Spaceflight America Museum Open House1-9 p.m. Nov. 7Arthur Storer Planetarium, Prince FrederickHighlighting manned spaceflight, the museum fea-

tures historic NASA and other artifacts such as various space suits, helmets and Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s military flight suit, and an International Space Station exhibit, a 2,700 cubic foot, walk-through display showcasing how astronauts on the ISS eat, sleep, work, and even go to the bathroom. Free event. For more in-formation, visit www.spaceflightamericamuseum.org; or the museum’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Spaceflightamericamuseum.

“On Watch” Memorial Service2 p.m. Nov. 8Site of “On Watch” statue at end of Dowell Road,

DowellJoin us to thank all of our veterans for their service.

Refreshments served following the program.

Military Appreciation Day10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11Calvert Marine MuseumLearn about the contributions of Maryland’s veterans

through the ages as well as Solomons Island’s unique contribution to America’s Second World War efforts.

Family friendly activities will continue all day and include letter writing by children for veteran organizations and yellow ribbons for current service members. Museum admission is free for veterans, active military and their families.

Book signing: Harnessing the Sky10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 14Patuxent River Naval Air MuseumEver wonder why NAS Patuxent River’s runway com-

plex is called Trapnell Field? PRNAM presents one of the best untold stories in 100 years of naval aviation — that of Frederick Trapnell, one of the premier test pi-lots of all time. Author presentation at 11:15 a.m.; book signing and lunch available following.

Who Owns James Bond?5 p.m. Nov. 14Auerbach Auditorium, St. Mary’s Hall, St. Mary’s Col-

legeA dispute over the suave British spy started in 1959,

and the conflict is finally resolved. Hear a witty presenta-tion about how the decades-long James Bond copyright dispute was settled. Fun for students planning a career in law, politics or film; or just anyone who enjoys a good Bond film.

National Youth 5K Race3 p.m. Nov. 15Leonardtown WharfThe third annual run begins with an uphill climb from

Leonardtown Wharf and snakes through historic down-town Leonardtown before heading back to the wharf for a downhill sprint to the finish line. Participants can choose a timed 5k or one-mile fun run. Learn more at www.nationalyouth5k.com or email [email protected] for more information.

Around Town

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

visit www.dcmilitary.com.


Thursday, Nov. 56:30 p.m., Sicario (Rated: R, 2 hrs.)In Mexico, sicario means hitman. In the lawless bor-

der area stretching between the U.S. and Mexico, an idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elite government task force official to aid in the escalating war against drugs. Led by an enigmatic consultant with a question-able past, the team sets out on a clandestine journey forcing Kate to question everything that she believes in order to survive.

Friday, Nov. 66:30 p.m., Bridge of Spies (Rated: PG-13; 2 hrs.)The story of James Donovan, a Brooklyn lawyer who

finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on the near-impossible task to nego-tiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot.

9:10 p.m., The Martian (3D) (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 21 mins.)

During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenu-

ity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring “the Martian” home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes to-gether to root for Watney’s safe return.

Saturday, Nov. 74 p.m., Pan (Rated: PG; 1 hr. 51 mins.)The story of an orphan who is spirited away to the

magical Neverland. There, he finds both fun and dan-gers, and ultimately discovers his destiny — to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.

6:30 p.m., The Martian (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 21 mins.)

9:30 p.m., Bridge of Spies (Rated: PG-13; 2 hrs.)Sunday, Nov. 82 p.m., The Martian (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 21 mins.)Monday, Nov. 9 — Tuesday, Nov. 10Theater is not openWednesday, Nov. 116:30 p.m., The Martian (Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 21

mins.)

Center Stage Theater

FFSCAll classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support

Center in Building 2090 off Bundy Road unless other-wise noted. Classes are open to active-duty and retired military and Reservists. Reservations are necessary and can be made at FFSC or by calling 301-342-4911.

• Playgroup at Glenn Forest Community Center: 10-11 a.m. Nov. 5, 12 and 19

• Paying for College: 6-8 p.m. Nov. 12Ready Navy- www.ready.navy.milIf you would like an information packet on how to pre-

pare for hurricanes, severe weather, and other potential emergencies, please stop by the Fleet and Family Sup-port Center for your free information bag.

Clinical Counseling ServicesClinical Counseling services can directly improve the

quality of life of service members and their family by ad-dressing the stressors facing today’s military. To make an appointment with a counselor, call 301-342-4911 or 202-685-6019.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)EFMP is a DOD program that addresses the special

needs of military families. Sailors with an exceptional family member — a family member with special needs such as a medical or educational disability — are en-couraged to enroll in the EFMP so the Navy can do its part in caring for EFM needs. For more information, please contact the EFMP coordinator at 301-757-1861.

Financial Counseling ServicesThe Personal Financial Educator can help individu-

als and families in managing their finances, resolving financial problems and to reach long-term goals. Take control of your finances and make an appointment with a counselor by calling 301-342-5442.

Find Your Command OmbudsmanFind out who your Ombudsman is. Visit www.ombuds-

manregistry.org, click on “Contact Your Ombudsman” and follow the prompts, or call 301-757-1861 to speak with the NAS Patuxent River Ombudsman Coordinator.

For all MWR news, events and programs visit www.NavyMWRPaxRiver.com.

Phone directoryInformation, Tickets and Travel Office 301-342-3648Drill Hall 301-757-3943River’s Edge 301-342-3656NRC Solomons 410-326-6903Fleet & Family Support Center 301-342-4911Center Stage Theater 301-342-5033Customized Creations 301-342-6293Rassieur Youth Center 301-342-1694MWR Shuttle to Leonardtown for Veteran’s

Day ParadeBuses will leave from the Wildewood Shopping

Center parking lot behind Cheeseburger in Paradise, promptly at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11 and drop passengers off at the Leonardtown Square. Register online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QKGJHC7. Registration closes on Monday, Nov. 9 at noon.

Black Friday Shopping SpreeLet MWR give you something to be thankful for this

holiday season. Sign up to win one of two Navy Ex-change $500 Gift Cards. Visit www.NavyMWRPaxRiver.com for details.

River’s EdgeOpen for lunch11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays“We Proudly Serve Starbucks”7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday — FridayRiver’s Edge and Eddie’s Cafes in Buildings 2185

and 2187.The Comedic Four7 p.m. Nov. 5River’s EdgeJoin us for a free comedy show featuring: Ed Blake,

Danny Martinez, Olivia Arrington, and Jim Holder. There will be an appetizer buffet available starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the buffet are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and can be purchased at the River’s Edge or www.DineOnTheGoPaxRiver.com. Adult Situational comedy, ages 18+ only.

Thanksgiving Dinner-to-GoNov. 2-20

River’s EdgeOrder a fully cooked Thanksgiving dinner and all

you’ll have to do is “heat & eat.” Orders must be picked up on Nov. 24 or 25 and payment is due at the time of ordering. Get more information at www.NavyMWRPax-River.com

Customized Creations38th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5Drill HallCome shop for the holidays with over 175 vendors

featuring hand-made crafts.NRC SolomonsThe Comedic Four7 p.m. Nov. 6Club 9Free comedy show. Doors and bar pen at 6:30 p.m.

Adult Situational comedy, ages 18 and up only.ITTTickets availableNavy FootballWashington CapitalsRuddy Duck AdventuresMWR now offers a discount on adventure packages

through Ruddy Duck Adventures! They offer kayaking, nature exhibits, stand up paddle-boarding, sculpture gardens, boat rides and more in the Southern Maryland area. Offered with all-inclusive packages to help you get the most out of your adventure. Visit http://www.ruddy-duckadventures.com/ and use coupon code: 114

Available for all Pax River patrons.Drill Hall5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and holidays9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays15th Annual Canine Run/WalkDrill HallCelebrate man’s best friend during a 1.5 mile walk. All

canine competitors eligible for random prizes and treats at post-event social. There will be no trophies, awards or t-shirts to the canine owners. Registration is open the day of the event at noon. Cost is $5 per family.

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Pilot Ground School CoursesBeginning JanuaryThe Patuxent River Navy Flying Club will be

offering Private Pilot Ground School and Instru-ment Pilot Ground School, beginning in January and ending in May. The Private Pilot course will be held Mondays, 5-8 p.m. in Building 2189 au-ditorium, and the Instrument Pilot Ground School will be held Wednesdays at the same time, same location. The courses meet the requirements for the FAA knowledge tests and for Navy Continu-ous Learning credits. For more information or to enroll, contact Joe Dziewit at 301-862-1110, or come to the Club office behind and next to the base post office.

View Special Events and Awards Pho-tos

Ever wonder where to find the photos from awards ceremonies, reenlistments, and other events that were captured by PAO? Not only are they published in Tester monthly, but you can find

them and download them on Facebook and Flickr too. Visit www.flickr.com/photos/naspaxriver/; or www.facebook.com/ NASPaxRiver.

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

man the gnome. Anyone spotting Gnorman can email [email protected] or phone 301-342-4163 now through 5 p.m. Monday with a brief description of his location. One name is drawn from the correct entries and wins a Center Stage Theater movie ticket. The same person cannot win more than once per month. Last week’s win-ner was Melissa Harclerode who found Gnorman on Page 4, upper right photo, on top of building’s roof.

OFF BASE:MWR free shuttle to Veteran’s Day Pa-

rade9:30 a.m. Nov. 11; registration closes noon,

Nov. 9MWR is planning a free shuttle for all eligible

patrons to the Leonardtown Veteran’s Day Pa-rade. Buses will leave promptly from the Wil-dewood Shopping Center parking lot behind Cheeseburger in Paradise to drop passengers off at the Leonardtown Square. Buses will return to Leonardtown Square at noon to pick up passen-gers and return to the shopping center. Register online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QKG-JHC7.

Craft Fair, Bake Sale, Holiday Boutique10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 721707 Three Notch RoadSponsored by Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet

Reserve Association Unit 93. Get a start on your holiday shopping ; choose unique crafted items from our many artisans. Also meet Sarah and her therapy dog, Buddy, of Operation Warrior Ref-uge. Learn about her program to help veterans suffering from PTSD.

Salute to America: Veterans Concert Event

2 p.m. Nov. 8DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C.

Live performances by The Grass Roots and Jefferson Starship. Free. Tickets available only at ticketmaster.com. Note: a $2 service fee per ticket will apply.

“Preparing for BRAC” Presentation8 a.m. Nov. 10Southern Maryland Higher Education CenterIn an effort to get out in front of a potential

BRAC, the Patuxent Partnership, the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance and the St. Mary’s Coun-ty Chamber of Commerce are hosting an hour-long presentation, covering criteria used to deter-mine which bases will be on a BRAC list and what citizens can do ahead of time to avert a potential BRAC in their community. George Schlossberg, partner at Kutak Rock, LLP’s Washington, D.C. office, and author of “How Congress Cleared the Bases: A Legislative History of BRAC,” will be the presenter.

Disabled American Veterans Infor-mation Seminar: Get Straight Answers About Your Rights and Benefits

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 14Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad,

21685 FDR Blvd., Lexington ParkDisabled American Veterans (DAV) St. Marys

Chapter #26 is hosting highly trained National Service Officers from the DAV’s Baltimore office to offer you the best counseling and claim filing assistance you and your family can get. Free. You need not be a DAV Member to take advan-tage of the DAV service.

Wrestling Coaches WantedThe St. Mary’s Wrestling Club is looking for

youth coaches with college or high school wres-tling experience interested in teaching St. Mary’s County youth, ages 4-18, the lessons taught through wrestling. Contact Dan Smith at 831-524-5888 or [email protected]; Steve Appell at 240-577-4811 or [email protected]; or Dwain Ash at 240-577-0259 or [email protected].

St. Nicholas Chapel Services ScheduleProtestant Services• 11 a.m. to 12:10 Sundays in the Religious Program Center located next to the ChapelCatholic Services • Catholic Rosary prayer service11:35 a.m. weekdays in the Chapel• Bible StudiesAll Bible studies have been suspended for the summer

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Stuff the Bus Food Drive9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 7CommissaryAdult and youth volunteers will be on hand

to accept donations of staple food items to fill a bus and help the hungry in our area. All donations will be taken to the Religious Pro-grams Center for weighing and distribution in equal amounts to three local food pantries.


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