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Vol. 72, No. 25 Celebrating 72 Years of Community Partnership June 25, 2015

TESTERNaval Air Station Patuxent River

By Shawn GrahamNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

The Catholic con-gregation at the

St. Nicholas Chapelcelebrated their lastMass at the churchJune 14. Although theNAS Patuxent Rivercongregation will dis-solve, the chapel willremain open for Prot-estant services.Parish membership

had dwindled overrecent years withoutthe services of a full-time Catholic priest,said the air station’sCommand Chaplain,Lt. Cmdr. Jeff Augus-tin. The Archdioceseof Military Services(AMS) and NAS PaxRiver collaborated ef-forts for more than ayear to hire a priest.

After an exhaustiveeffort that yielded nointerest in either part-time and full-time con-

tract positions, as well asan attempt to employ agovernment service po-sition, AMS concluded

that it was time for theCatholic congregation toassimilate into their localparishes.

“A Catholic priestis the central figureof the parish and hispresence is para-

mount to its success,”Augustin said. “Priests

St. Nicholas Chapel holds final Mass after nearly 100 years

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

St. Nicholas Chapel is unique amongDOD chapels. It becameamilitary chapel in April 1943; however, its roots go back to aJesuit missionmore than 350 years ago. The church is alsolisted as aMaryland State Historic Landmark.

U.S. Navy photo

In 1945, Felix deWeldon, America’s premiermonument sculptor, created the altar’s3,000-pound Vermontmarble crucifix. DeWeldon later sculpted the Iwo JimaMemorial, accom-plishing both works of art while stationed at NAS Patuxent River as a Sailor duringWorldWar II.

See Church, Page 4

By Shawn GrahamNAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

It only takes a few seconds of typing onyour cell phone or listening to music to be-come distracted. That’s why the installation’ssafety department is urging everyone to putdown their devices when jogging or crossingthe street.Kordeen Kor, NAS Patuxent River safety

officer, said pedestrians must be attentivewhile they’re jogging or walking and limitdistractions while in areas exposed to streetor parking lot traffic.“Personnel can be seriously injured or be

the cause of an accident by not following therules,” Kor said. “Rules are in place for theprotection of the personnel on the installa-tion and have been written as a result of pastexperiences. Inattention can have serious,even deadly consequences.”Preoccupied pedestrians, especially those

listening to loud music, risk more than hear-ing impairment. Their inattentiveness cancreate a loss of “situation awareness” similarto that of distracted drivers.According to Distraction.gov, there were

116 reported cases of death or injury to pe-destrians in the U.S. between 2004 and

Distracted pedestriansDistracted pedestriansDistracted pedestrians

Caution: Jogging and electronics, a deadly mix See Distracted, Page 4


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During Fortier’stenure as com-manding officer, theschool incorporatednew elements intoits curriculum in-cluding unmanned,system-of-systemsand live, virtual,constructive (LVC)training. USNTPSalso conducted itsfirst LVC capstoneevent in May 2015as part of the gradu-ation requirementsfor Class 147.

About Lt. Col.Timothy DavisPrevious assignments:Before reporting

to USNTPS, Davisserved served as the EA-6B aircraft Integrated Product Team Lead at PMA-234managing logistics, upgrades and test for a fleet of 120 aircraft. Davis has ac-cumulatedmore than 2,200 flight hours in 35 aircraft models and holds a Ph.D.in Systems Engineering from GeorgeWashington University.

Davis takes lead of USNTPS


Army Lt. Col. Gregory Fortier, left, stands with Marine CorpsLt. Col. Timothy Davis during a change of command cer-emony at NAS Patuxent River, June 18. Davis relieved For-tier as commanding officer of U.S. Naval Test Pilot School(USNTPS) after having served as USNTPS executive officersince October 2013.

By Donna CipolloniNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

Want to learn aboutnature at NAS

Patuxent River? There’s abuilding for that.The Environmental Ed-

ucation Center, Building1410, is brimming with allsorts of specimens foundaboard the air station —both flora and fauna.“The first step in doing

any kind of managementis to be familiar with yourinventory,” stated KyleRambo, Pax River conser-vation director.It is Rambo and his

team of natural resourcesspecialists — along withother members of theenvironmental divisionand a host of volunteers— who are tasked withmanaging the installa-tion’s natural resourceswhile, at the same time,ensuring the safety of PaxRiver’s mission.

The collectionsThe education center,

located in an unassum-ing building at the inter-section of Johnson andCedar Point roads, haswalls dotted with antlers;glass cases crammed withskulls and bones; samplesof eggs and nests; shelvesstacked with shells; bub-bling freshwater tanksholding turtles and fishes;

saltwater tanks with oys-ters and crabs; and twolive copperheads, South-ern Maryland’s only ven-omous snake.Its more serious collec-

tions include lifelike taxi-dermy mounts of variousowls and raptors, a blueheron, beaver, ground-hog, otter, fox, opossum,raccoon and even an al-bino squirrel, who was awell-known resident atWebster Field before be-ing killed by a car whilecrossing the road.“All of our taxidermy

mounts were collected atPax and we use them aseducational tools,” Ram-

bo said. “Many were pre-pared for free by amateurtaxidermists who workedin our office but the rarerspecimens, like the al-bino squirrel, we’ll pay aprofessional to mount.”In addition, the cen-

ter houses a herbariumcontaining a pressedand mounted specimenof every species of plantknown to occur at Pax,including its seeds. Theentomology cabinet hasdrawers full of pinnedbeetles, butterflies andlots more; and the orni-thology cabinets hold en-tire stuffed birds as wellas skin mounts and sam-

ples of wings, talons andfeathers.Rambo explained that

the two most impor-tant uses of the collectedspecimens are as voucherspecimens supportingtheir inventory work andallowing study by others;and using the bird skinsand parts for forensicidentification of bird/air-craft strike remains.“These are valuable

working collections; we’renot just hoarders, Rambosaid, jokingly.There are also pickled

specimens on display,preserved in either form-aldehyde or alcohol.

“They’re the soft-bod-ied organisms that don’tlend themselves well totaxidermy, study skins orpinning and mounting— things like salaman-ders, amphibians, fishesor larval insects,” Ramboexplained. “And thereare a few deer fetuses re-covered from deer/autostrikes.”The center also in-

cludes displays of cul-tural artifacts foundaround the installation,from prehistoric to NativeAmerican to early Ameri-can; and, for kids, there’sa “please touch” sectionwith tanned hides, furs,shells and snakeskins.

Education and safetyMuch about the center

is focused on safety, edu-cating people about thehazards in nature — ven-omous snakes, tick- andmosquito-borne diseases,poisonous plants — whatthey look like, and wherethey occur.“We don’t need to be

fearful but we need tobe respectful [of thesethings],” Rambo noted.“We have a good slideshow about preventionand treatment. We wantto enhance the safety ofour workforce so they canfeel comfortable workingand recreating here.”Hunting safety classes

are also offered through-out the year and some ofthe collection is used aseducational tools. Water-fowl specimens, for ex-ample, can help huntersrecognize the differencebetween a protected spe-cies and one available forrecreational hunting.As often as possible,

the “show” is taken on theroad by trained volun-teers to schools, festivalsand community outreachevents.“Over the years, we’ve

accumulated an amaz-ing local collection andit’s available to be seen byanyone interested,” Ram-bo said. “We enjoy shar-ing the job we do.”

Pax River’s natural environment, up close and personal

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Kyle Rambo, conservation director at NAS Patuxent River, holds up one of many skin mountscataloged in the ornithology cabinets at the Environmental Education Center, Building 1410.

Open to the publicThe Environmental Education Center, Building 1410, has asmall classroom area for formal presentations by trainedvolunteers to groups such as students, scout troops andcivic organizations. To schedule a visit, call 301-757-0001.Although the building is a working field office and staff is notalways available, anytime its doors are unlocked, individu-als are welcome to stop in for self-guided tours.

If you think youknow where Gnormanis visiting, [email protected] call 301-342-4163,with an accuratedescription of hislocation. If you’recorrect, you will beentered in a randomdrawing to win a freemovie ticket toCenter Stage Theater.

Where’s Gnorman?

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

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NAWCAD, Morgan State sign Educational Partnership Agreement

U.S. Navy photo by Steven Kays

Morgan State University President Dr. David Wilson and NAWCAD Commander Rear Adm. Dean Peters sign an educational partnership agreement (EPA) along with Navy and universityrepresentatives at the school’s Patuxent Environmental and Aquatic Research Laboratory June 12. EPAs between NAWCAD and educational institutions support collaborative researchefforts on technology and other topics of mutual interest, promote student interest in science and technology career fields, and facilitate shared access to research facilities and technicalexperts.

By Emily FunderburkNAVAIR Total Force (AIR 7.3)Communications

Logistics and IndustrialOperations (AIR-6.0) em-

ployees took their first stepstoward becoming futureNAVAIR leaders at a paneldiscussion at NAS PatuxentRiver June 10.

The discussion, hosted byNAVAIR’s College of Logis-tics and Industrial Opera-tions, was intended to helppotential applicants andtheir supervisors learn moreabout NAVAIR’s Leader-ship Development Program(NLDP). The discussion cov-ered tips on how to apply,common mistakes made inthe application package andpersonal stories from seniorAIR-6.0 leaders on the ben-efits they experienced as aresult of participating in theprogram.

“NLDP provides a struc-ture for you to pursue your

passion and accelerate it,”Todd Balazs, NAVAIR’s dep-uty assistant commander forlogistics and industrial oper-ations, told the nationwideaudience of 112.

NLDP includes myriadactivities to develop andhone participants’ leader-ship skills over a period ofthree to five years, including:

• Leadership classes anddiversity events

• Developmental assign-ments

• Continuous process im-provement classes and proj-ects

• Mentoring• Emergent technologies

such as virtual worlds andmassive open online classes

• Individual developmentplans

• Professional networkingThe panelists, some of

whom graduated from theSenior Executive Manage-ment Development Program

(SEMDP), the precursor toNLDP, said the networkingopportunities are invaluable.

Tracy Moran, director, In-

dustrial and Logistics Main-tenance Planning/Sustain-ment Department, said therelationships she gained in

SEMDP were priceless.“Even today, I still reach

back to my classmates fortheir different perspectives,”

she said.Capt. Eric Schoch agreed.

Future logistics leaders learn to pursue passions

See Logistics, Page 7

U.S. Navy photo by Adam Skoczylas

Mike Overs, Logistics and Industrial Operations (AIR-6.0), introduces AIR-6.0 employees to NAVAIR’s Leadership DevelopmentProgram at a panel discussion, June 10.


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By Shawn GrahamNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

Middle school studentsat four Calvert County

schools will have personalguides and potential friendswaiting to help them adjustto their new surroundingsthanks to Junior Student 2Student (JS2S) program.

JS2S is the brainchild ofthe Military Child EducationCoalition (MCEC) and waslaunched in high schoolsworldwide before the JS2Sprogram took shape.

Through training offeredby MCEC, students and ad-visers learn how to train otherstudents on methods to sup-port students who are tran-sitioning to or from anotherschool.

The focus is student-cen-tered and is student-led, withclose supervision. The MCECtraining is based on three re-search modules and focuses

on meeting very real transi-tioning student needs withimmediate peer credibility,positive peer relationshipsand valued information.

Dawn Simpson, NASPatuxent River school liaison,said the program is aimed atmaking newmilitary studentsfeel welcomed and accepted.

“The curriculum is basedon three areas of need for

new students: Academics,Relationships, and FindingtheWay,” Simpson said. “Stu-dents are taught ways to as-sist their peers as they transi-tion in and out of school; newstudents want to fit in sociallyand academically.”

JS2S members includemilitary andnon-military stu-dents; training teams consistof six students and two adult

advisors from each school.Once trained, they return totheir school to help developtheir program.

Simpson said studentslearn how to incorporateplanning, technology, re-sources, goal setting, supportsystem and elements of tran-sitioning in and out of cam-puses in each of themodules.

“Some aspects of schoolmake a new student feeloverwhelmed,” she said. “Ilove the activities and thetraining. Our students canbranch out, and reach a lotof students.”

Schools that have train-ing are Plum Point, CalvertMiddle, SouthernMiddle, andNorthernMiddle; with WindyHill andMill CreekMiddle be-ing trained during the 2011-2012 school year.

For more information,please contact Simpsonat 301-757-1871 [email protected].

Peer mentoring program helps military kids adjust

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are involved with the day-to-day lives of the parishmembers and play a crucialrole in their spiritual andeducational growth.”

According to Vatican sta-tistics, between 1975 and2008 the world’s Catholicsincreased by 64 percent,growing from 709.6 millionto 1.166 billion, but the num-ber of priests increased byonly 1 percent from 404,783to 409,166.“There is a strong Catho-

lic footprint in this countyand state,” Augustin said.“That’s a large part of thestruggle. It’s a historicchange for some of themembers and their fami-lies. This change is verypersonal and deep.

“St. Nicholas is about 100years old,” Augustin noted.“The history of staying in thesame chapel is very impor-

tant. This has become a homefor many of the members.”

The cornerstone of thepresent structure was laid onDec. 15, 1915. It was finishedduring 1916 as the first con-crete building in St. Mary’sCounty. Interior work wascompleted in 1922.In 1942 the U.S. Navy

purchased 32 farms forwhat became NAS Patux-ent River. The 6,384 acresincluded two churches: St.Nicholas and Cedar PointMethodist Church, whichwas torn down when therunway was built.Augustin said he was

confident that all the for-mer members would find aparish in the local area.“St. Mary’s County has 17

parishes, five of them beingfairly large,” Augustin said.“Those parishes have beennotified and are ready, witharms wide open. The par-ishes out in town will helpour parishioners blend inand feel welcome.”

Donna Waldron, a teach-er at Park Hall ElementarySchool, said she was sad-dened when she found outabout the parish’s closing.“We’ve been attending

mass here for 18 years,”Waldron said. “Our daugh-ters received first commu-nion and one was even bap-tized here, so witnessingthe church’s closing washard for my entire family.”

Waldron said no longerhaving Mass at St. NicholasChapel was an end of an erabut also the beginning of anew one for her family andother congregation members.“The community has

really supported us,” shenoted. “St. Mary’s Catholiccommunity has embracedus. People make up the fab-ric of the church and ourpeople are strong.“We are still contemplat-

ing where to go,” Waldronexplained. “Our minds aren’tmade up yet, but we will re-cover and find a new parish.”

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2011. Of those injured, 68percent were male, 67 per-cent were under the age of30, 89 percent occurred inurban areas and 55 percentof these incidents involveda train. Incredibly, in almostone third of all accidents, ahorn or siren was soundedbefore the collision.

Pax pedestrian guidelinesBelow are the guidelines

when jogging or walking atPax:• Personnel are not au-

thorized to run, jog or walkin the roadway on base dur-ing high traffic density andpeak traffic periods• When on the roadside,

wearing portable head-phones, earphones, cellularhands-free devices, iPodsor other listening devicesisn’t allowed• Use crosswalks, paths,

or sidewalks along road-ways

• Wear light-coloredclothing. During periods ofreduced visibility and be-tween sunset and sunrise,wear reflective clothing• Pedestrians must keep

near the left edge, clear andfacing oncoming traffic• When jogging or walk-

ing, travel in a single-fileline• Street crossings are per-

mitted at intersections andmarked cross-walks• When participating in a

command function, all per-sonnel must wear fluores-cent or reflective vests pro-vided by their command.This applies to everyoneexposed to traffic hazards,not just the lead and fol-lowing individuals.So the next time you

go to use that potentiallydistracting electronic de-vice, think again. Be safe,be careful, be alert and beaware of your surround-ings.If you have any ques-

tions, call the NAS SafetyDepartment at 301-342-5160.

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1-3:30 p.m. July 7River’s Edge Cateringand Conference Center

NAVAIR’s Individuals with Dis-abilities Advisory Team celebrates the25th anniversary of the signing of theAmericans with Disabilities Act duringa special event featuring guest speakersretired Col. Greg Gadson and MichaelFields of the National Alliance on Men-tal Illness. There is also a networking/meet-and-greet session from 3:30-5p.m. To register, visit https://navairu.navair.navy.mil/ and search for “CISL-EVT-0107.”

Americans withDisabilities Act ‘MovingForward Celebration’


U.S. Navy photos by Shawn Graham

Master-at-Arms 2ndClass Cody BallingerIntelligence Specialist 3rd Class EmilyBergman

Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Austin Boettcher Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Amanda Bruno

Electronics Technician 2ndClass Erik Burns Aviation Boatswain’sMate 2ndClass JermainCompton

Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class AnthonyGryzb Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Stephen Lorincz

Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class RaineirivanMatias

Air Traffic Controller 2ndClass Brandon Reyes Air Traffic Controller 2ndClass HunterWhitmarsh

ACCOLADES AROUND THE AIR STATIONCapt. Heidi Fleming, NAS commanding officer, frocked 12 Sailors during command quartersMay 28 at Center Stage Theater:

U.S. Navy photo

Bravo Zulu - CommandMaster ChiefWilliam Lloyd-Owen (right), Com-mander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC), presents Jack Bradfordwith the COMFRCFleet Facilitator of theWeek award June 10. Bradfordis the COMFRCAircraft Production coordinator. Hemonitors aircraftproduction performance, depot workload, and analyzes production forschedule, cost and turnaround timemetrics. He also compiles organicdepot completion and induction data for briefs to leadership. This is donein an effort to ensure that Naval aircraft maintenance requirements areidentified and executed in a timely, efficient and cost wisemanner.


Senior Chief Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) SpencerWait is pinned by his wife andmother during a frocking cer-emony outside the Search and Rescue Shack June 2, at NASPatuxent River.

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Daniel Mercado


ByDonnaCipolloniNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

In just the past six months atNAS Patuxent River, a Sailorvolunteering with a local firedepartment saved a life in thecommunity;aNAWCADCorps-man earned a Purple Heart forhis Afghanistan injuries; a Ma-rine received the DepartmentofNavy LeadTester Award; anda Department of Navy civilianwon the Chief of Naval Opera-tions Environmental Award.

Inadditiontothose fewindi-viduals,many others have beenrecognizedwith servicemedals,letters of commendation andappreciation, and Bravo Zulus.Therehavebeenvariousawardsreceived, numerous reenlist-ments, changes of command,promotions and graduations—andeachof thoseaccoladesandachievements is worth pass-ing on to family, friends andneighbors back home throughthe Fleet Home Town News(FHTN)program.

“[FHTN] provides the op-

portunity for military and ci-vilian personnel to share theiraccomplishments with theirhometown communities and,in doing so, can also foster pub-lic support and understandingof theNavy,” saidConnieHem-pel, NAS Pax River’s public af-fairs officer.

The goal of FHTN is to gen-erate national awareness of theaccomplishments and activi-ties of Navy, Marine Corps andCoastGuardpersonnel throughstories and photos distrib-uted to their hometown newsmedia, which might includenewspapers, radio and televi-

sion stations, as well as college/university alumni publications,according to theNavyOutreachwebsite.

Any FHTN release can besimultaneously sent to six orseven different communitiesthat the individual indicates onhis or her form, such as where

his or her parents now live,where their spouse hails from,or where their children or otherrelatives are located.

“It’s a quick and easy pro-cess to begin,” Hempel said.“Simply go to the website, fillout the information requestedon the formand submit it to theNASpublic affairs office.”

Fromthere,amemberof thePAO staff may contact the indi-viduals to discuss any other in-formationneeded,or toarrangefor a photo, if necessary.

“News releases submittedwith a photo get picked up 80percent more often by news-paper, TV or radio outlets, andincluded on their websites,”Hempel noted.

Afterward, public affairs will

forward the information to theFHTN Center in Norfolk, Vir-ginia, where staffers will gatherall the information sent, screenand edit content, and distrib-ute it to the appropriate mediaoutlets.

Hempelexplainedthatcom-munity and public outreach,like participation in FHTN, isa crucial activity that educatesthe public about the capability,importanceandvalueof today’sNavy.

“Thisprogramis intendedtocelebrate a person’s newswor-thy accomplishments as well assharenewsabout aperson’s ca-reer and adventures with thosewho care the most about them—those fromtheirhometown,”Hempel said.

Share your career with the folks back homeFleet Home Town News helps spread word of accomplishments

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Eachmonth at CommandQuarters, numerous NAS Patuxent River personnel are recognizedby the installation’s commanding officer with various awards, letters of appreciation and BravoZulus. Accolades such as these are perfect to share with others through the Fleet Home TownNews program.

Start spreading the newsBe proud of your accomplishments and let others knowabout them. Find the Fleet Home TownNews submissionform at www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw/installations/nas_patuxent_river/news/fleet-home-town-news--nas-pax-river.html. Find outmore about other NavyOutreachopportunities at www.navyoutreach.org.

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Pax triathlon teams compete, take home honors

U.S. Navy photo

First through third placewinners celebrate their victory at the 34th Annual Bud Light Pax River TeamTriathlon June. 8. The competition was run in heats with start times every 10 seconds.The race beganwith a half-mile swim at the outdoor pool, then participants transferred to their bikes for a scenic 13.1-mile race aroundNAS Pax River, and the last leg of the event consistedof a 3.1-mile run. The overall men andwomen championswere SimonRichardson, who finishedwith a time of one hour, 12minutes, 15 seconds andCarmel Rogers one hour, 18minutes,24 seconds.

“The networking is massive.You’ll get to know peoplethat may unjam a log jamfor you.”

Both he and Toni Meier,director of the LogisticsManagement IntegrationDepartment, added that

mentoring was the key totheir success and urged em-ployees to find a good men-tor.

Panelists also touchedon the Office of PersonnelManagement’s effectiveexecutive core qualifica-tions, which define thecompetencies needed tobuild a successful fed-

eral corporate culture andform the bulk of the NLDPapplication. Dennis West,deputy commander, FleetReadiness Centers, saidthe application is a reflec-tion of each applicant andhis/her abilities. “Don’t sellyourself short,” he said.“Talk about your accom-plishments.”

NLDP applications are ac-cepted July 13 to Aug. 30.

NLDP Applicant TipsBelow are some tips and

tricks for employees apply-ing to the NLDP:

• Visit the Office of Per-sonnel Management web-site for guidance on howto write effective executivecore qualifications (ECQs):

www.opm.gov/ses/recruit-ment/ecq.asp

•Write your ECQs as nar-rative responses to addressyour leadership experience.The format should follow:challenge, context, action,result.

• Review, read, spellcheck and ask someone elseto review your application.

• Send your supervisora draft endorsement withyour application statingwhy you are a good can-didate for NLDP. This mayhelp him/her create an en-dorsement.

Emily Funderburk providescontract communication sup-port as an employee of BowheadProfessional Solutions, LLC.

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8 Thursday, June 25, 2015Tester Thursday, June 25, 2015 Tester 9

Thursday, June 256:30 p.m. Poltergeist 2015(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 31 mins.)A family’s suburban home is

haunted by evil forces. Whenthe terrifying apparitions esca-late their attacks and hold theyoungest daughter captive, thefamily must come together torescue her before she disap-pears forever.

Friday, June 266:30 p.m. Aloha(Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs.)A down-on-his-luck military

contractor is given the oppor-tunity to return to the site ofhis greatest career triumphs inHawaii. While he goes in hopeof professional redemption, healso seeks closure with a long-ago love and must deal with un-expected feelings for his part-ner on the project, a promisingyoung Air Force pilot.

9:30 p.m. San Andreas (3-D)(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 54 mins.)After the infamous San An-

dreas Fault finally gives, trig-gering a magnitude 9 earth-quake in California, a searchand rescue helicopter pilot andhis estranged wife make theirway together from Los Angelesto San Francisco to save theironly daughter. But their treach-erous journey north is only the

beginning. And when they thinkthe worst may be over...it’s justgetting started.

Saturday, June 274 p.m. Aloha(Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs.)

7 p.m. San Andreas(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 54 mins.)

9:30 p.m. Mad Max: Fury Road(Rated: R, 2 hrs.)In a post-apocalyptic world,

in which people fight to thedeath, Max teams up with amysterious woman, Furiousa,to try and survive.

Sunday, June 282 p.m. Tomorrowland(Rated: PG, 2 hrs. 10 mins.)Bound by a shared destiny,

former boy-genius Frank, jadedby disillusionment, and Casey,a bright, optimistic teen burstingwith scientific curiosity, embarkon a danger-filled mission tounearth the secrets of an enig-

matic place somewhere in timeand space known only as “To-morrowland.” What they mustdo there changes the worldandthem - forever.

Wednesday, July 13 p.m. Home(Free Showing)(Rated: PG, 1 hr. 36 mins)When Oh, a loveable misfit

from another planet, lands onEarth and finds himself on therun from his own people, heforms an unlikely friendship withan adventurous girl named Tipwho is on a quest of her own.Through a series of comic ad-ventures with Tip, Oh comesto understand that being differ-ent and making mistakes is allpart of being human. And whilehe changes her planet and shechanges his world, they discov-er the true meaning of the wordHOME.

6:30 p.m. San Andreas(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 54 mins.)

ON BASEOPM Breach Updates

As the federal investigation of theOffice of Personnel Management (OPM)data breach continues, an OPM BreachFrequently Asked Questions documentwill continue to be updated with the lat-est information and is available on theOPM website, www.opm.gov.

Tester Newspaper SurveyThrough June 26

Your feedback is important. Tell uswhat you think about NAS PatuxentRiver’s newspaper, Tester, by completingthe 10-question survey at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XM2P8MK.

Road and Parking Lot SurveysThrough June

Paved road and parking lot condi-tion surveys are scheduled through-out June for NAS Pax River, NRCSolomons and Webster Outlying Field.Surveys should be non-intrusive. Sur-veyors are driving marked vehicles withspecial equipment attached the sides.The surveys will help with the devel-opment of future projects to improveroads and parking areas.

Tate Road WorkThrough July 22

Roadwork is scheduled for TateRoad from the Cuddihy Road intersec-tion (near Hangar 301) to the River’sEdge Catering and Conference Center.All work is pending good weather andwill take place during normal workinghours. Work includes repaving theroad, which involves sectional closuresof a single lane at a time. Traffic will beflagged through this area and accessto Lovell Cove neighborhood will belimited to one entrance/exit at times.A detour sign will be placed within theneighborhood to help occupants navi-gate to the appropriate entrance/exit.

TRICARE Breast Pump Poli-cy UpdateEffective July 1

TRICARE’s Breast Pump policy

was recently updated to include cover-age of breast pumps and supplies andbreastfeeding counseling. These sup-plies and services will be retroactivelycovered as of December 19, 2014.Read more at www.tricare.mil/Breast-PumpPolicyUpdate060815.

Public Comment Periodfor ER Program Site 2Through July 10

Public comments are being accept-ed for the proposed remedial actionplan for environmental restoration site2 at NAS Patuxent River. Site 2 occu-pies approximately 15 acres at the eastand south shore of Gardiner’s Pond(Pond 1) off of Tate Road. Between1942 and 1943, the site was used as adisposal area during the construction ofthe station. To make a comment, visit:http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw/installations/nas_patuxent_river/news/press-releases.html.

Where’s Gnorman?This month, Gnorman is pictured in

Tester in various locations around the in-stallation. Anyone recognizing his physi-cal whereabouts can email [email protected] or phone 301-342-4163now through 5 p.m. Monday with the de-scription of where the photo was taken.One name is drawn from all correct en-tries and wins a Center Stage Theatermovie ticket. The same person cannotwin more than once per month. MC2Kenneth Abbate identified Gnormanvisiting the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School.

OFF BASEHistoric St. Mary’s City WaivesAdmission for Military FamiliesThrough Labor Day

Active-duty military and their familiescan visit Historic St. Mary’s City free thissummer as the museum joins more than2,000 Blue Star Museums across thecounty. Historic St. Mary’s City is a mu-seum of living history and archaeologyon the site of Maryland’s first capital inbeautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland.For more information about this program

or the museum, contact the Visitor Cen-ter at 240-895-4990, 800-SMC-1634, [email protected].

Chesapeake BayhawksMilitary Appreciation7:30 p.m. July 2Navy-Marine Corps MemorialStadium, Annapolis

All military and their family are eli-gible for discounted tickets with code:bhma0702 to this lacrosse game vs.the New York Lizards. Visit www.thebayhawks.com/tickets and selectSingle Game, Online and then July 2.There is also a silent auction with pro-ceeds going to the Wounded Warriorand Warrior Events Foundations, andpost-game fireworks.

Lunch and Learn: Ready YourForces for Career Success11 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 15Joint Base Andrews Theater

University of Maryland UniversityCollege, Pearson VUE, and Joint BaseAndrews Education and Training willbe hosting a lunch and learn to discusscredentialing programs that translatemilitary training and experience intoprofessional qualifications for militarycareer advancwement and success-ful transition to high demand civilianjobs. Lunch will be provided but pleaseRSVP because space is limited: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hQdRY7qJVGFrncwwdxcXXwNV0-11YFvaaRM-7wzOEDWQ/viewform. Available to allranks and branches.


Center Stage Theater

• Movie Line: 301-342-5033

• Reservations: 301-342-3648

• Ticket Prices: E-1 to E-5 category:adults, $3.50 and youths ages 6-11,$2.50. All others: adults, $4.50; youthsages 6-11, $3.50.

• 3-D glasses: $1

• Authorized ID required for admission

News Briefs

St. Nicholas ChapelServices ScheduleCatholicRosaryPrayerService 11:35a.m. tonoonweekdays in theChapelProtestantWorshipService 11a.m. to12:10p.m.Sundays in theReligiousProgramCenterAll Bible studieshavebeensuspendedfor thesummer

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Home Grown Farm MarketHome Grown Farm Market21078 Three Notch Road • Lexington Park, MD 2065321078 Three Notch Road • Lexington Park, MD 20653301-904-7837Main | 240-309-4021 Alternate301-904-7837Main | 240-309-4021 AlternateThe Home Grown FarmMarket is a producer only market aimed at providingThe Home Grown FarmMarket is a producer only market aimed at providingfresh produce, flowers, plants, meats, cheeses and baked goods to the Southernfresh produce, flowers, plants, meats, cheeses and baked goods to the SouthernMaryland community while promoting sustainable agriculture.Maryland community while promoting sustainable agriculture.

Season: April 2015 - December 2015Season: April 2015 - December 2015Hours: June 18, 2014 - November 1, 2015: Wednesdays, 10am to 4pm andHours: June 18, 2014 - November 1, 2015: Wednesdays, 10am to 4pm andSaturdays, 9am to 1pmSaturdays, 9am to 1pmNovember 8, 2014 - December 27, 2014: Saturdays, 9am to 1pmNovember 8, 2014 - December 27, 2014: Saturdays, 9am to 1pm

California Farmers MarketCalifornia Farmers Market22801 Three Notch Road, California, MD 2061922801 Three Notch Road, California, MD 20619301-247-1002Main301-247-1002MainFarmers market located in the BAE Systems parking lot at the corner of MDFarmers market located in the BAE Systems parking lot at the corner of MDRt. 235 and Town Creek Drive. Featuring home grown produce and freshRt. 235 and Town Creek Drive. Featuring home grown produce and freshflowers. Producer-only market.flowers. Producer-only market.

Season: April 18, 2015 - November 28, 2015Season: April 18, 2015 - November 28, 2015Hours: Saturdays: 9am – 1pmHours: Saturdays: 9am – 1pm

North St. Mary’s County Farmers MarketNorth St. Mary’s County Farmers Market37600 New Market Road • Charlotte Hall, MD 2062237600 New Market Road • Charlotte Hall, MD 20622240-309-4021240-309-4021The parking lot of the Charlotte Hall Library fills with shoppers on Monday –The parking lot of the Charlotte Hall Library fills with shoppers on Monday –Saturday at this seasonal market. It’s a great place to pick-up produce, flowers,Saturday at this seasonal market. It’s a great place to pick-up produce, flowers,and Amish baked and canned goods.and Amish baked and canned goods.

Hours: Open Weather Permitting, Closed SundaysHours: Open Weather Permitting, Closed SundaysJuly: Open Most Days: 8am – 7pmJuly: Open Most Days: 8am – 7pmAugust: Open Most Days: 8am – 7pmAugust: Open Most Days: 8am – 7pmSeptember: Open Most Days: 8am - 6pmSeptember: Open Most Days: 8am - 6pmOctober: Open Most Days: 8am - 6pmOctober: Open Most Days: 8am - 6pmNovember: Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 8am - 4pmNovember: Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 8am - 4pm

This 4th of July Share the Bountyof St. Mary’s County’s Farm

Fresh Produce, Vegetables, Flowers,Baked Goods and More

with Your Family and Friends.

Shop Local, Shop Often!

www.visitstmarysmd.com or contact theSt. Mary’s County Department of

Economic Development, Agriculture andSeafood Division at 240-309-4021 to learn more!


What’s Happening With MWR Fleet and Family Support Center

For all MWR news, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent and click onthe Fleet and Family Readiness tab.

Phone directoryInformation, Tickets and Travel Of-fice 301-342-3648Drill Hall 301-757-3943River’s Edge 301-342-3656NRC Solomons 410-326-6903Fleet & Family SupportCenter 301-342-4911Center Stage Theater 301-342-5033Customized Creations 301-342-6293Rassieur Youth Center 301-342-1694Cedar PointGolf Course 301-342-3597West Basin Marina 301-342-3573

Holiday HoursThe following are closed July 3:Child Development Centers 2813and 2030, Child DevelopmentHomes, all Eddie’s locations, En-ergy Zone, Indoor Pool, ITT, Ras-sieur Youth Center, River’s EdgeCatering and Conference Center,and the West Basin Marina.Drill Hall hours for July 3: 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.Bowling Center hours for July 3:10 a.m. to midnightOutdoor pool hours for July 3: 10a.m. to 6 p.m.

River’s EdgeFourth of July Buffet andFireworksJuly 4 at the River’s Edge (Raindate: July 5, 2015)

Light up your Fourth of July witha delicious meal, live entertain-ment and a clear view of the Solo-mons Island Fireworks. On theMenu: Pulled Mesquite RoastedPork, Catfish Nuggets, Hamburg-ers, Hot Dogs, Corn on the Cob,Baked Beans, Grilled Veggies,Salads, Red White and Blue Cakeand more! Bring your own lawnchairs or blankets to view the fire-works on our lawn.Gates open at 6 p.m. Buffet is

available from 6-8 p.m. Live enter-tainment from 7-10 p.m.Cost:$25 per Adult$10 for Children ages 10 and

youngerTickets on sale at River’s Edge

and the ITT Office. Tickets are non-refundable.Note: Contractors cannot spon-

sor guests on to the air station.Coupons are not redeemable for

this event. No coolers or pets.

NRC SolomonsPatriotic Pool Party8-10 p.m. July 3 at RiversideAquaticsTake a dip in the pool or play

games pool side and enjoy a funevening for the entire family! Jointhe recreation team as we host ourFifth Annual Patriotic Pool Partycomplete with games for both landlubbers and the fish at heart. Spe-cial activities will take place at thepool that night.

Eligible patrons: Active-duty andretired military and family, Reserv-ists and family, DOD civilians andfamily.

Patriotic Parade2 p.m. July 4 at the AdventureZoneLet your American spirit shine in

an old Americana favorite. Join theNRC team in our Fifth Annual Pa-triotic Parade. Whether you bringyour pooch dressed up as UncleSam, your little red wagon withstars and stripes, a bicycle withstreamers or a golf cart with bal-loons, the Solomons Recreationteam looks forward to you joiningthem as we show our Americanpride and celebrate the spirit of In-dependence with a family friendlywalk from the Adventure Zone tothe Riverside Pool at 2 p.m.

ITTTickets availableWashington NationalsBaltimore OriolesNavy FootballSouthern Maryland Blue CrabsBowie Baysox

Garden Plot RentalsNow availablePlot size: 30’x75’. Cost: $30 plus

a $15 refundable clean up deposit foreach plot rented. Call 301-342-3508.

Ruddy Duck AdventuresMWR now offers a discount

on adventure packages throughRuddy Duck Adventures! They offerkayaking, nature exhibits, stand uppaddle-boarding, sculpture gardens,boat rides and more in the South-ern Maryland area! All offered withall-inclusive packages to help youget the most out of your adventure.Visit the website at http://www.rud-dyduckadventures.com/ and usecoupon code: 114Available for all Pax River Pa-

trons.Drill HallSummer Hours:5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays andholidays9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays

Beach Workouts7-8 a.m. every Tuesdays andThursdays at Cedar Point Beach.Beach workouts are open to all

station personnel. No reason to reg-ister, just show up and remember towear light clothes and bring water.

IronMan Triathlon SummerChallengeJune 1 through Aug. 31Complete an IronMan Triathlon

at your own pace by logging yourworkouts between June 1 and Aug.31 and receive a completion T-shirt.

Auto Skills CenterClosed July 4

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

ClassesPlaygroup at Glenn ForestCommunity Center: 10-11 a.m.ThursdaysTen Steps to a Federal Job: 1-4p.m. July 1Closed: July 3Welcome to Pax: 9-11 a.m. July81-2-3 Magic: Effective Disci-pline for Children: Noon to 2p.m. July 14, 21 and 28Ombudsman Assembly: 6-7:30p.m. July 14Car Buying: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m. July 15Résumé Writing: 1-4 p.m. July15

Clinical CounselingServicesClinical Counseling services

can directly improve the qualityof life of service members andtheir family by addressing thestressors facing today’s military.To make an appointment with acounselor, call 301-342-4911 or202-685-6019.

Exceptional Family Mem-ber Program (EFMP)EFMP is a DOD program that

addresses the special needsof military families. Sailors withan exceptional family member-- a family member with specialneeds such as a medical or edu-cational disability -- are encour-aged to enroll in the EFMP so theNavy can do its part in caring forEFM needs. Email James Lettnerat [email protected].

Financial CounselingServicesThe Personal Financial Edu-

cator can help individuals andfamilies in managing their financ-es, resolving financial problemsand to reach long-term goals.Take control of your financesand make an appointment witha counselor by calling 301-342-5442.

Ready Navy -www.ready.navy.milSummer starts on June 21,

and hazardous weather condi-tions will too! If you would likean information packet on howto prepare for hurricanes, se-vere weather, and other potentialemergencies, stop by the Fleetand Family Support Center to getyour free information bag.

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All’s Well that Ends WellExhibit11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 28Annmarie Sculpture Garden andArt CenterIn a delightfully abstract explo-

ration of topics ranging from alienencounters to zombies, JoshuaOwen presents his most recentpaintings in the Community Gallery@ Annmarie Garden. No cost toattend this event, however shouldyou choose to access the rest ofthe facility, normal admission feesapply.

Comedy Ventriloquist TomCrowlJuly 1, various timesCalvert County librariesIf you need a laugh, don’t miss

this lightning-fast improv with audi-ence participation. Fun for everyone,but most engaging for ages 5 andup. Check your local Calvert Librarybranch for the specific time or visithttp://calvertlibrary.info.

Race to the Creek 5K Runand Walk8 a.m. July 4; registration beginsat 7 a.m.Patuxent High School, LusbyA CBRC Grand prix Series race

to support Patuxent High SchoolTrack and FieldAwards for male and female

overall and first three in each agegroup. Save money and pre-registeronline at Active.com, RunSignUp.com, in person or by mail. Earlyregistration fees: $15 students; $25adults; $20 CBRC. For more infor-mation contact Dave Walser at 410-535-7865 or [email protected]

Dance Discovery Camp9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 13-17House of Dance, HollywoodRegister now. Students ages

6-12 will learn world dance, hiphop, breaking, jazz, choreography,musical theater, hooping and more.Also includes costuming, makingprops, characterization and creat-ing unique art projects. Bring a baglunch and wear comfortable cloth-ing. Cost: $249. Adult classes alsoavailable. Visit www.thehouseof-dance.org or call 301-373-6330 formore information.

Space CampsJuly 20-23 for students enteringgrades 2 to 6July 27-30 for students enteringgrades 9 to 12

Classes held at Great Mills HighSchoolRegister now. The ninth annual

Space Camp provides science,technology, engineering and mathclasses in a fun learning environ-ment. Register online at www.smcps.org and click on the “Stu-dents/Parents” tab, then locateinformation under “Summer Activi-ties” link.

• Discover other fun, interestingand educational things to do andplaces to go throughout the areaby visiting:

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

St. Mary’s County libraries:www.stmlib.org

Calvert County events:www.co.cal.md.us

Calvert County libraries:www.calvert.lib.md.us

Charles County events:www.charlescountymd.gov/calendar-date/month

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