The E-2 Hawkeye has served as the Navy'spremier purpose-built all-weather, car-rier-based airborne early warning, com-

mand and control aircraft since 1964. After ahalf century as the "eyes of the fleet," the E-2continues tobringnewcapabilities to itsmis-sion. The latest variant has undergone testand evaluation at NAS Patuxent River sinceMay 30, 2009, when the first "E-2 Delta" ar-rived on station. The E-2D AdvancedHawk-eye will reach Initial Operational Capabilityand be rolled out for fleet use this fall, bring-ing sharper vision and more effective com-munication to the carrier strike group overland, at sea and in the littoral environment.

The E-2 is theNavy’s first specifically de-signed all-weather, carrier-based, airborneearly warning, command and control air-craft.

The first E-2A Hawkeye was deliveredto NAS North Island, California Jan. 19, 1964— just as The Beatles’ “I Wanna Hold YourHand” was nearing No. 1 on the Billboardcharts.

The E-2 Hawkeye has participated inmajor combat operations, including Viet-nam, Libya (1986-87) and operations DesertStorm,DesertFox, SouthernWatch, JointEn-deavour, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Free-dom.

The Hawkeye can support search andrescue and drug interdiction efforts, andhas participated in humanitarian reliefmissions after the Indian Ocean earth-quake and tsunami in 2004, HurricaneKatrina in 2005, the Haitian earthquakein 2010, the Japanese tsunami in 2011and Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines in

2013 and other natural disasters.As of May 31, 2014, the E-2C has accu-

mulated 1,794,604.5 flight hours.Three naval flight officers operate work-

stations that display tactical data in theheartofeveryE-2.TheE-2D’snew,all-glasscockpitturns the co-pilot into a “tactical fourth op-erator,” allowing the five-person crew moreflexibility in fulfilling diversemissions.

The rotodome atop the E-2 is 24 feetwide.

VAW-125, the first E-2D fleet squadron,completed its transition from E-2C and wasdesignated,“safe for flight,” Jan. 3, 2014.

The first E-2DAdvancedHawkeye (AA1)arrived at NAS Patuxent River for test andevaluationMay 30, 2009.

Egypt, France, Japan andTaiwan also flytheE-2.

By Julie LemmonF/A-18 and EA-18GCommunications Support

DeputyAssistant Secretaryof the Navy for the Environ-ment, Donald Schregardus,presented the 2013 Secretaryof the Navy EnvironmentalExcellence Award to the F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Of-fice’s (PMA-265) Green Hor-net team July 9 during a cer-emony at the Rear Adm. Wil-liam A.Moffett Building here.

The team was recognizedin the category of “Environ-mental Excellence inWeaponSystem Acquisition, LargeProgram, Individual or Team”for the successful implemen-tation of key environmentalprotection and awarenessinitiatives, including the con-tinued development of bio-

fuel, noise reduction efforts,hazardousmaterialsmanage-ment and pollution preven-tion.

“The Secretary of the NavyEnvironmental Awards Pro-gram recognizes Navy andMarine Corps ships, installa-tions andpeople for outstand-ing performance in promot-ing environmental steward-ship,” Schregardus said. “Thismorning,we recognize a teamthat has demonstrated a sus-tained effort and consistentcommitment to incorporatingenvironmental requirementsinto weapons acquisition. Ina nutshell, the Green HornetTeam knowswhat it means tobe ‘green’ in the best conno-tations of the term.”

OnEarthDay 2010, the Su-per Hornet became the first

Navy aircraft to demonstratealternative fuel capability us-ing a 50/50 blend of camelinabiofuel and the Navy’s pri-mary jet fuel, jet propellant(JP)-5. Biofuel is one of several

environmental projects man-aged by theNaval Air SystemsCommand (NAVAIR) Propul-sion and Power team and

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Supply Corps presents$5,000 to Cancer Society

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

Lt. Cmdr. KevinMcNulty, left, and Lt.Michael Dausen, pres-ent a $5,000 check from theNavy Supply Corps Foundation-Patuxent River (NSCF-Pax River) chapter to Keith Brady,Relay for Life of St. Mary’s County chairman, on behalf of theAmericanCancer Society, June 20. TheNSCF-Pax Riverchapter raised the funds from their 14th annual golf tourna-ment inmemory of Capt. EdMorgan, a Supply Corps con-tracting officer stationed at NAVAIR, who passed away fromcancer in 2001.

U.S. Navy photo/Adam Skoczylas

Mike Rudy, center, F/A-18 and EA-18G ProgramOffice’s(PMA-265) Green Hornet team lead, andCapt. FrankMorley,right, PMA-265 programmanager, were presentedwith theSecretary of the Navy Environmental Excellence Award byDeputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for the Environment,Donald Schregardus, left, during a ceremony July 9 at theRear Adm.WilliamA.Moffett Building.

Green Hornet team soars to top, wins SECNAV award

See SECNAV, Page 10

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

Airman Armando Braddy, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1, signals for the start-up of an E-2DHawkeye outside thehangar at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Hawkeye soars toward InitialOperational Capability

Hawkeye specsOverall Length: 57 feet, 8.75inches

Wing Area: 80 feet, 7 inchesWeight (empty): 40,484 poundsSpeed: 300-plus knotsCeiling: 37,000 feetPower Plant:TwoRolls-RoyceT56-A-427 Turboprop en-gines (5100 shp each)

Sensors:APY-9 radar, APX-122 Identification Friend orFoe interrogator system,and ALQ-217 ElectronicSupportMeasures

Crew: Five— two pilots, threemission systems operatorswith the option for the copilotto act as fourthmission sys-tems operator.

Prime Contractor:NorthropGrumman

Projected Inventory: 75 aircraftthrough 2026

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On base:

Mandatory CounterintelligenceAwareness Briefs9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 30Building 2109,Eagle’sNest ConferenceRoom

These NCIS briefs are mandatoryannual training for all Department ofNavymilitary and civilian personnel.Each brief is 50 minutes in durationandbegins every hour on thehour.

School of Modeling and SimulationRibbon Cutting Ceremony8:30 a.m., July 21SouthernMarylandEducationCenter

Ms. Amy Markowich, DONM&S Executive, will officiallyopen the NAVAIR University Col-lege of Test and Evaluation Schoolof Modeling & Simulation (M&S).The School of M&S will identifyM&S education and training gapsand offer courses that will providean overall understanding of M&Sas well as the value of using M&Sthroughout a program’s lifecycle.To learn how you can attend thesecourses or for any further infor-mation on the School of M&S,

please contact Dennis Reed atdennis.reed@navy.mil.

Sharpen Your MentoringAug. 5; register nowFrank Knox, Building 2189,Room 154

The Acquisition WorkforceDevelopment and Training De-partment (AIR 1.5) is hosting twomentoring opportunities for theNAVAIR program management(PM) community: Introduction toMentoring, 8 -11:30 a.m. and Ad-vanced Mentoring, 12:30-4 p.m.Target audience is NAVAIR civil-ians and military personnel cur-rently, or aspiring to be, in the PMcareer field . Contractor personnelare not eligible for these events.Students must have taken Intro-duction to Mentoring, or havementoring experience. Registerfor either event via the CAC-en-abled eDACM website at https://www.atrrs.army.mil/channels/navyedacm/Public/DODCon-sentForm.htm.Registration is lim-ited to the first 25 applicants. Par-ticipants receive four continuouslearning points through eDACMafter attending both events. Moreinformation: 301-757-6606.

Ceremony Compliance Guidelinesin Naval District Washington

Any command holding chang-es of command and retirementceremonies in NDW must ensuretheir ceremonies comply withNDWINST 5060.1. If you haveany questions, contact StuartMcLean at 202-433-4690 or stuart.mclean@navy.mil.

For the new instruction: ND-WINST 5060.1. Go to: https://g2.cnic.navy.mil/CNRNDW/Pages/Default.aspx.

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

hidden Gnorman the gnome.Anyone spotting Gnorman canemail tester@dcmilitary.com orphone 301-342-4163 now through5 p.m. Friday, and include a briefdescription of where he’s located.All correct answers are enteredinto a drawing and one name ischosen to win a Center Stage The-ater movie ticket. The same per-son cannot win more than onceper month. The July 3 winnerwas Lisa Reithmeyer, who foundGnorman on Page 2 in the PuttingSafety First photo; and the July 10

winner was Jeremy Smith, whospotted Gnorman on Page 7 help-ing to paint the aircraft.

Text the NEX for SavingsText the word NEXJOIN to 88769

for weekly sales and exclusive offersdelivered directly to your inbox. Youwill be added immediately to theNEX-email mailing list and will be-gin receiving information and dealsfrom theNavyExchange.

Off base:

St. Mary’s Century Cycling EventSept. 13; register nowBenefitting the Semper Fi Fund

Choose a 104-mile, 68-mile, 50-mile or 25-mile course. Cyclists re-ceive a wicking, technical t-shirt.Rides start and finish at DennisPointMarina inDrayden.At theend,riderscanenjoyashower,picnicandlive music at the marina. Cost perindividual: $55. For more informa-tion, email stmaryscentury@pax-velo.comorcontactMikeDaughertyat (301) 997-8487 or Fred Parker at(757) 395-9305. Visit http://paxvelo.com/st.marys-century/ for a link toonline registration.

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St. Nicholas ChapelService ScheduleCatholic ServicesMass: Sundays at 9 a.m. and5 p.m. Weekdays at 11:35 a.m.Continuing Catholic Development (CCD):Sundays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Protestant ServicesWorship: Sundays at 11 a.m.Men’s Discipleship: Sunday,6-7:30 p.m. at the ReligiousProgramming CenterWomen’s Study: Tuesday,6:30-8 p.m. and Thursday,10-11:30 a.m. at the ReligiousProgramming Center

ByFrederickC. FairNAS Patuxent RiverPublic AffairsVolunteer

Have you ever thought aboutwhat it would be like to pilot an air-craft incombatorwalkamongnavalaircraft fromyesteryear?

If you have but always thoughtit was out of reach, just stop bythe Patuxent River Naval Air Mu-seum (PRNAM) outside Gate Oneon Three Notch Road; not onlywill you be able to try your handin a Mach combat flight simula-tor, you will see full-scale aircraftfrom the oldest model Curtiss A-1to the latest X-32 concept planes.The museum flagship Curtiss A-1aircraft is an exact replica of theNavy’s first aircraft and was builtby the SouthernMaryland Experi-mental Aircraft Association.

Museum OperationsThe Patuxent River Naval AirMu-

seum Association is the operationaland fundraising arm of the facility.Because themuseum is anon-profitorganization, it depends on grants,donations, corporate sponsorshipsand memberships to keep the facil-ity operational.

The aircraft on display are themuseum’s biggest attraction. In fact,both X-32 prototypes for the F-35competition were showcased in the2003 PBS documentary “Battle oftheX-Planes.”

“All aircraft on the flight line havea story to tell to help preserve thehistory of naval aviation,” said PeteButt, association vice president.“The crown jewel of the flight lineis the Boeing version of the X-32B ofthe Joint StrikeFighterF-35concept.It is the only museum in the worldthat has bothprototypes.”

The VolunteersButt and Ed Sierra, association

president, both agree they could notoperate this venture without its vol-unteers andmembers.

There are currently about 200members of the association, andmembership incomehelps fund the

day to day costs of running themu-seum, Sierra said.

The site has a limited number ofpaid staff to keep the building op-erational, but without additionalsupport in the form ofmembershipdues and donations, the museumwouldoperate at a deficit, Butt said.

After 41 years of civilian serviceat NAS Pax River, Butt continues togive back to the Pax River commu-nitybyvolunteeringat themuseum.

Overcoming ChallengesBy using the correct mix of dis-

plays, Sierra said, themuseum con-tinues to look for ways to appeal toa vast audience consisting of adults,children and retirees.

The most important goal for Si-erra and Butt is to figure out how toget people from the base to becomemore involved.

For starters, Butt suggests peoplevisit the facilityduring lunchtime,offdutyhoursorevenasa“cheapdate.”“Once there, you’ll be hooked,” hesaid.

Get InvolvedThe museum welcomes anyone

interested in volunteering to assistwith museum curation whetherthey have naval aviation experienceor not. Themuseum is a great placeforhighschoolstudents toearntheircommunity service hours by volun-teering.

Preserving the past for the futurePax River Naval Air Museum

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesday through Saturdayand noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.Closed Mondays and holidays.Cost: Modest admission feeon the honor system.Mach Combat Flight Simulators:The simulators are currently op-erational on weekends, 10 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and noonto 4:30 p.m. Sunday, or for spe-cial events on weekdays. Thesimulator features four cockpitsnetworked together. Fly or havean aerial dogfight with friendsin life-like cockpits. Cost: $10for 30 minutes. Each sessionincludes instructions.

New museum construction underwayIt took 11 days for

construction work-ers toput the11 steeltruss beams atopthe new PatuxentRiver Naval Air Mu-seum and Visitors’Center. A toppingoff ceremony, signi-fying placement ofthe last beam, washeld Monday at theconstruction site.

Patuxent RiverNaval Air MuseumAssociation president Ed Sierra said the state-of-the-art 22,000square-foot facility will serve as a conduit to naval aviation his-tory.

The new building is scheduled for completion in spring 2015with a grand opening tentatively scheduled for late next sum-mer. It will house a welcome center, eight modules includingtimelines, NAS Patuxent River history, interactive displays, vid-eo segments, unmanned flight and more.

NEWS BRIEFS

U.S. Navy photo/Donna Cipolloni

The last steel beam is placed onto the newPatuxent River Naval Air Museum (PRNAM)and Visitor’s Center on Monday.

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All classes are held at the Fleetand Family Support Center inBuilding 2090 off of 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.

Anger Management (six, two-hour sessions): 2-4 p.m. today,Tuesday, July 24, 29 and 31Transition GPS (TGPS/Retir-

ee): 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-July 24 and July 28-29, and 8 a.m.to 4 p.m. July 25

Customer Preference SurveyOpenMay 23 throughOctober 23

Active-duty military, reserv-ists, delayed entry, military na-tional guard, disabled veterans,retired military, military depen-dents and DOD civilians are in-vited to take the customer pref-erence survey, which takes about5-10 minutes to complete. Youranswers will inform decisionsto improve the recreational op-portunities and programming

offered at installations through-out Naval District Washington(NDW).

All answers are anonymous.No personally identifiable in-formation is collected. No at-tempt will be made to identifyany individual. Customers whocomplete the survey can enterinto a drawing for a two-nightstay at Navy Recreation Center(NRC) Solomons or two ticketsto a Freedom Live Concert. Win-ners will be announcedmonthly.For more information, contactFFRMarketing.NDW.fcm@navy.mil. Take the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FFRCustomer.

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For all MWR news, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent andclick on the Fleet and FamilyReadiness tab.

Phone directoryInformation,Tickets and Trav-el Office - 301-342-3648River’s Edge - 301-342-3656Customized Creations- 301-342-6293

NRC Solomons - 410-286-8046Cedar Point Golf Course- 301-342-3597

MWR SurveyThe Department of Defense

has launched its third military-wide MWR customer satisfac-tion survey to help improveMWR programs and servicesacross the military community.The first two, held in 2009 andagain in 2011, sought feedbackfrom selected members ontheir experience with the MWRprogram overall and with a coreset of MWR programs: fitness,libraries and recreation. Surveyresults were used to improveprogram options, service de-livery and funding priorities.This year, the survey continuesto address all previous topics,but also includes questions re-garding MWR-run sports andathletics.

Special EventsFreedom Live featuring3 Doors Down, Blues TravelerDoors open at 6 p.m., concertat 8 p.m. Aug. 16

NAS Patuxent River flightlineGeneral admission tickets:

$35. Event open to all autho-rized patrons and their guests.Government contractors withbase access can sponsor gueststo this event. There must be atleast one authorized base IDcardholder in each vehicle.Visitwww.FreedomLiveNDW.com.

Freedom Live featuringLittle Big TownDoors open at 6 p.m., concertat 8p.m. Sept. 20

Joint Base Anacostia-BollingTickets from $35 to $199.

Open to all DOD ID cardhold-ers and their guests. Visit www.FreedomLiveNDW.com.

River’s EdgeOperation BravoDinner, 5:30-7 p.m.Variety Show at 7 p.m.Aug. 7

Dinner followed by a 90-min-ute show packed with laughsand mind-bending displaysof illusion; acts include come-dian and writer Steve Mazanand comedy juggler Ivan Pecel.Tickets: Dinner and show, $30;show only, $25; dinner only,$14.95. RECCC members re-ceive $2 off admission.

Rassieur Youth Center‘Hansel and Gretel’1 and 3 p.m. FridayCenter Stage Theatre

Missoula Children’s Theatreand Rassieur Youth Center pres-ent “Hansel and Gretel,” per-formed by the youths of NASPatuxent River. Tickets: $4 each.

ITTNew Hours9 a.m. to 5 p.m.weekdaysBuilding 2655, in front of theDrill Hall

Great Wolf Lodge AdventureOct. 17-18; register by Sept. 15Cost: $468

Join the fun at Great WolfLodge, an indoor entertainmentarea with its own gigantic waterpark. Price includes a suite thatsleeps six, six passes to thewaterpark, and $8 in arcade tokens.Register at the ITT office. Avail-able to all NAS Patuxent River-eligible patrons. More informa-tion: 301-342-3648.

Tickets availableWashington NationalsNavy FootballRichmond InternationalSpeedway

Garden PlotsHave you always wanted to

have your own garden but ei-ther don’t have the room orright conditions at home? Nowis your chance. Stop by the ITToffice to register for your owngarden plot at NAS PatuxentRiver.

Drill Hall

Beginners 10K Training Program11:30 a.m. Tuesdays andThursdays; beginning Aug. 26

Can you already run a coupleof miles, but want some helpbuilding up to a 10K? Whetherit’s your first 10K, 6.2miles, raceor not, join us to train for the10K Fall Classic. Free to all withbase access.

Energy Zone

Krav Maga5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Julyand August

Cost: $154.80 for the six-week session; must registerfor the entire session, no pro-rating available. More informa-tion: 301-757-3943 or stop bythe Fitness and Sports Office inDrill Hall.

Cedar Point Golf Course

Two-person Better Ball GolfTournamentSaturday

$20 per team; greens feesnot included. Tee Times will beprovided. Register at the CedarPoint Golf Course.

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Career MilestonesSimon makes captainNewly promotedCapt. Eric Simon, chief ofstaff for Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers,following his promotion ceremony July 1.U.S. Navy photo/Gary Younger

Fair Winds and Following SeasCMDCM Johnson retiresCommandMaster Chief Neal Johnson retiredafter 31 years of Navy service during aceremony June 19 in the Rear Adm.WilliamA.Moffett building.U.S. Navy photo/Gary Younger

AROUND THE BASE

Thursday, July 176:30 p.m., Jersey Boys

(Rated: R, 2 hrs. 14 mins.)The film tells the story offour young men from thewrong side of the tracks inNew Jersey who came to-gether to form the iconic1960s rock group The FourSeasons. The story of theirtrials and triumphs are ac-companiedbythesongsthatinfluenced a generation, in-cluding“Sherry,” “Walk LikeaMan” andmore.

Friday, July 186:30 p.m., How to Train

Your Dragon 2(Rated: PG, 1 hr. 45

mins.) It’s been five yearssince Hiccup and Tooth-less successfully uniteddragons andVikings on theisland of Berk. While As-trid, Snoutlout and the restof the gang are challengingeach other to dragon races— the island’s new favoritecontact sport — the nowinseparable pair journeythrough the skies, chart-ing unmapped territoriesand exploring new worlds.When one of their adven-

tures leads to the discoveryof a secret ice cave that ishome to hundreds of newwild dragons and the mys-terious Dragon Rider, thetwo friends find them-selves at the center of abattle to protect the peace.

9p.m.,ThinkLike aManToo(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 46

mins.) In the highly antici-pated sequel, which wasinspired by Steve Harvey’sbest-selling bookAct Like aLady, the couples are backfor a wedding in Las Vegas.

Plans for a romantic week-end go awry when theirmisadventures get theminto some compromisingsituations that threaten toderail the event.

Saturday, July 194 p.m., How to Train YourDragon 2 (3D)

(Rated: PG, 1 hr. 45mins.)6:30 p.m., Think Like aMan Too

(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 46mins.)

9 p.m., Jersey Boys(Rated: R, 2 hrs. 14

mins.)

Sunday, July 20Free Sneak Preview2 p.m. Hercules (3D)

(Rated: PG-13)Having endured his leg-

endary 12 labors, Hercules,the Greek demigod, hashis life as a sword-for-hiretested when the King ofThrace and his daughterseek his aid in defeating atyrannical warlord.

E-1 to E-5 active duty gethead-of-the-line privileges;this includes their fam-ily only if the active-dutymember is present. There isa $1 charge for 3-D glasses.Recording devices are notpermitted into the theater,including cell phones.

Monday, July 21and Tuesday, July 22

Theater is not open

Wednesday, July 236:30 p.m., Think Like aMan Too

(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 46mins.)

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By Donna Cipolloni

Tester staff writer

According to data from the U.S. Cen-ters for Disease Control, the rate of newcases of Type 2 diabetes has nearly dou-bled in this country in the past decade,with many studiesshowing obesity asa key player in itsdevelopment.

Type 2 diabetesis a lifelong dis-ease caused by thebody’s inability toproperly use insulinto transport sugar— glucose — fromthe blood to cells foruse as energy; butadding regular ex-ercise along with other lifestyle changes,can help individuals manage their condi-tion.

“Diabetes is a metabolic disorder,” ex-plained registered nurse Tina Beck, a cer-tified diabetic educator at Naval HealthClinic Patuxent River. “Unlike Type Idiabetes, where the pancreas producesno insulin whatsoever, Type 2 diabetesmeans the pancreas still works to someextent and diagnosed individuals maybe able to manage their blood sugar lev-els for a longer period of time simply bychanging their diet and adding exercise totheir normal routine.”

Whenever a clinic doctor diagnoses apatient with pre-diabetes orType 2 diabe-tes, they are referred to Beck, who teachesa group class educating participants onthe disease, its ramifications and the vari-ous criteria necessary to manage it on adaily basis.

“I work in tandem with the providers,”she said. “They’ll look more at medica-

tions, if necessary; while I’ll focus moreon lifestyle changes like dietary intakeand exercise habits.”

Beck believes in starting people offslowly — especially those new to regularexercise — with a gradually progressiveprogram that works for them personally

and is somethingthey’ll be likely tosustain. Once a pa-tient receives theirdoctor’s OK to be-gin exercising, sherecommends atleast 150 minutes ofaerobic exercise perweek.

“Every other dayis best; don’t gomore than two dayswithout exercising,”

she said. “The benefit of exercising showsup in blood sugars the next day and theeffect can last 24 hours, so not only is diethelpful in controlling blood sugars, butthe exercise is also.”

For people seeking professional exer-cise guidance, personal trainers are a vi-able option for creating an individualizedand supervised fitness program, especial-ly for beginners.

“With any client, we’ll find out howmuch experience they have or don’t havewith exercise and what they like or don’tlike doing; and then can develop a pro-gram they’ll be able to sustain,” explainedHillary Essington, assistant fitness coor-dinator at Pax River’s Drill Hall.

Dietary intake is another necessary andintegral part of controlling diabetes, andit is wise to pay particular attention whenexercising.

“Always eat before exercising,” Becksaid. “Use your glucometer [to test your

blood sugar levels] so that you don’t droptoo low during exercise, which might re-sult in your passing out. Make sure yourbody has the fuel necessary to perform.”

“For a diabetic client, it’s important toknow if their glucose levels are high or lowand we’ll monitor them closely,” Essing-ton said. “If it’s too high, they shouldn’teven be working out.”

According to America’s Health Rank-ings, diabetes prevalence continues anupward trend in Maryland and now ac-counts for 10.2 percent of adults in thestate, or nearly 470,000 people.

Common symptoms include persistentthirst, dry mouth, frequent urination,fatigue, headache and blurred vision. Asimple blood test can determine a diag-nosis.

“Diabetes is either controlledor uncon-trolled,” Beck said, “and by not managingyour dietary intake or not exercising, anindividual will go out of control and haveto deal with the disease’s complications— such as heart disease, stroke, blindnessand other problems — much earlier thanmay be necessary in their lifetime.

Regular exercise can help manage diabetes

The National Institutes of Healthreports that African Americans,Hispanics, Native Americans and

Asian American/Pacific Islanders aremore prone to Type 2 diabetes, as

are obese people, those withpre-diabetes, or anyone with

a family history of the disease.

The Medically Oriented Gym(M.O.G.), located in California, Mary-land, is currently conducting a diabeticresearch study to determine the effectsof a monitored exercise program onthe Type 2 diabetes process.

Eligibility criteria for the six-monthstudy include having been diagnosedwith Type 2 diabetes for at least oneyear and an age between 40 and 74years. Individuals need a physician’sreferral andmedical release for partici-pation in a mild to moderate intensityexercise program.

Participants must provide an A1creport, which indicates their averagelevel of blood sugar. An exercise physi-ologist will then take their medical his-tory and perform a fitness assessmentbefore they’ll receive instruction on allexercise equipment and be prescribedan individualized exercise program. Alldata acquired can be shared with thereferring physician.

“People must be able to commit tothree visits per week whenever thegym is open for the duration of theirsix-month study,” said Penny Bruegge-mann, M.O.G. marketing director. “Inthe middle of the study they’ll be reas-sessed and, again, at the end, when an-other A1c report will be required fromtheir doctor. The information collectedwill be input into our study database.”

M.O.G. accepts 10 new study par-ticipants each month and a good faithdeposit of $200 is required up front toencourage participants to remain withthe study in order to capture the neces-sary data.

“At the end, when all of the study re-quirements are met, the deposit slip isreturned to them,” Brueggemann ex-plained.

The study includes six months freegymandgroupclass access. Formore in-formation, or to join the study program,contact theM.O.G. at 301-866-5444.

Local fitness center conducting Type 2 diabetes study

l Movie Line: 301-342-5033l Reservations: 301-342-3648l Ticket Prices: E-1 to E-5 category:adults, $3.50 and youths ages 6-11,$2.50. All others: adults, $4.50;youths ages 6-11, $3.50.

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supported by the Green Hornet teamunder the leadership of Mike Rudy,F/A-18 and EA-18G environment,safety and occupational health (ESOH)program manager and Green Hornetteam lead.

“The Green Hornet team hasachieved great things, and it wasthrough Mike Rudy’s leadership anddedication to environmental excel-lence that we have seen such largeleaps in our efforts to produce eco- andhealth-friendly technologies for theNavy and international partners,” saidCapt. Frank Morley, PMA-265 programmanager.

This award is the team’s secondconsecutive and third overall awardfrom the Secretary of the Navy and fol-lows its seventh consecutive Chief ofNaval Operations award.

“The team’s hard work to sup-port the Navy and Marine Corps’front-line tactical fighter aircraft,the F/A-18, is truly remarkable,”Morley said.

Comprising government and indus-try partner experts, the Green Hornetteam’s mission is to ensure environ-mental excellence in systems acquisi-tion by incorporating ESOH compli-ance during the design and systemsengineering process.

“This award is a tribute to the hardwork and attention to detail of the en-tire team,” Rudy said, as he cited in-

dustry partners for their advances injet noise reduction and biofuel enginetechnology as well as for making signifi-cant strides in recycling the compositematerial used in the manufacturing ofthe aircraft. Rudy also praised the NA-VAIR Materials Division for makingprogress in the research and develop-ment of environmentally-friendly air-craft coating systems.

“Working toward the commongoal of environmental complianceand protection for our personneland ensuring that our aircraft are de-livered to - and serve - the fleet, ourteam has been recognized as achiev-ing consistently superior levels ofperformance,” Rudy said. “It’s notmy or me, but our and we.”

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St. Mary’s County:River Concert Series5 pm. gates; 7 p.m. concert FridayTownhouse Green, St. Mary’s College

Belgian pianist Patrick Dheur joins the Chesapeake Or-chestra direct from his appearance at Carnegie Hall, fora program of romantic Russian and French classics. Theprogram includes Tchaikovsky’s iconic works “Overture toRomeo and Juliet” and Symphony No. 6“Pathétique.” Free.

Chesapeake Orchestra River Concert Ensemble6:30 p.m. SaturdayLeonardtown Square

Relax to thebeautiful soundsof a classical stringquartet.Open lawn seating. Bring your own chairs and blankets.

Meet the Authors1-5 p.m., SundayPatuxent River Naval Air Museum

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum has invited authorsthat tell their stories of the Navy, naval aviation and localstories. Your visit to the Museum is free for this event. Au-thors will be signing their books for sale, and include: ErikHildebrandt, Julia Maki, Hank Caruso, Dr. Herb Gillilandand Jan Ritter. For more information, call 301-863-1900 ore-mail PRNAMAEventsComm@gmail.com.

Calvert County:Fossil Field Experience9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Saturday

Explore the fossils of Calvert Cliffs on a local beachwith a trained guide and get a guided tour of our fossilhall. Fee is $20 per person and includes museum admis-sion. Space is limited and preregistration is required.Children must be 8-years-old and accompanied by anadult. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.

Art Blooms Exhibit10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and SundayAnnmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center

Exhibit featuring the work of more than 30 floral de-signers. Designers are assigned a work of art currentlyon display and asked to create an arrangement inspiredby that work of art. Free. For more information, call410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org.

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