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Vol. 72, No. 32 Celebrating 72 Years of Community Partnership August 13, 2015

TESTERNaval Air Station Patuxent River

By Donna CipolloniNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

Neither sand, nor heat,nor biting insects can

prevent a dedicated groupof volunteers from theswift completion of theirappointed rounds, survey-ing the nests of Diamond-back Terrapins aboardNAS Patuxent River.

For more than twomonths, the group—com-prised of Sailors, civilians,contractors and retirees—has scoured Pax River’sbeaches looking to firstlocate terrapin nests, andnow to follow them closelythrough hatching.

“During nesting sea-son, which starts in mid-May, we’re out there onceper day usually between4 p.m. and 6 p.m. lookingfor as many nests as we

can find,” explained biolo-gist Sarah Funck, who firstled the terrapin study as astudent intern when it be-gan three years ago. “Thefemales seem to nest dur-ing the earlier part of theday, and if we give themthat time undisturbed, wecan go through later look-ing for nests and probablywon’t miss much. Dur-ing hatching season, nowthrough early October,we’ll be out there twice perday.”

Funck, who went on toearn a master’s degree andland a full-time job, con-tinues to coordinate thePax study as a volunteer.

“I do it because I love it;it’s my passion,” she noted.“In my current job, I sit infront of a computer or amin the lab. This takes care ofthat side of me that needs tobe out in the field, getting

dirty and doing the work.”

A species of concernThe terrapin project is

being conducted underthe guidance of Pax River’sNatural Resources Depart-ment.

“Chesapeake Bay terra-pin populations have beenplummeting at an alarm-ing rate for years, yet PaxRiver’s habitat seems tosupport one of the largestbreeding populations inthis part of the ChesapeakeBay,” explained Kyle Ram-bo, conservation director.“And since our populationis one of the most intenselystudied, it’s important forthe Navy to contribute tothe ongoing research of thisspecies, which is an impor-tant resource, both ecologi-cally and economically.”

Research goals includedetermining and docu-

menting breeding success,local population demo-graphics, hatchling andadult survival and mortal-ity rates, and longevity—inaddition to simply helpingto sustain healthy popula-

tions of terrapins in thisregion, Rambo said.

When volunteers find anest, they’ll cage it for pro-tection from predators andto contain the eventualnewborn turtles in order to

obtain measurements andcollect data. Afterward,they’ll remove the cage, re-leasing the hatchlings intothe wild.

Studying Pax River’sDiamondback Terrapins

Courtesy photo by Capt. Ben Shevchuk

NAS Patuxent River Diamondback Terrapin Study volunteers Lizzy Jenny, Atlantic Test RangesSustainability Office, prepares a scale for weighing eggs; Hospitalman TimothyMaxey donsgloves for safe egg handling; and biologist Sarah Funck, study coordinator, excavates the eggsfrom a turtle nest. Data collected from the ongoing study is reported to the U.S. Fish andWildlifeService. This year, volunteers documented around 110 nests.

See Terrapin, Page 4

By Shawn GrahamNAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

The Navy has released the names of theroughly 4,200 first class petty officers

Navywide who have been selected for chiefpetty officer. The announcement launchesCPO 365 Phase Two, as the CPO selects re-ceive training for their future responsibili-ties and traditions of the chief’s mess.

In the Navy, promotion to the rank ofchief requires a Sailor to take on the dualrole of technical expert and designatedleader. The title of “The Chief” carrieswith it a tradition of knowledge, team-work and the ability to take charge thatbegan when the Navy first created therank on April 1, 1893.

‘Movin’ on up’:17 selectedfor chiefpetty officer

See Movin’ on Up’, Page 3

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

Chief petty officer (CPO) selects assigned to NAS Patuxent River area commands just kicked off CPO 365 Phase Two. CPO 365 is a year-round training initiative that Chief’sMesses throughout the Navy take on to prepare first class petty officers to become chiefs. Phase Twoof CPO 365 begins whenCPOSelection Board results are released, which occurred Aug. 5 this year.

By Donna CipolloniNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

The Fleet and Fam-ily Support Center(FFSC) offers a variety ofservices and programs tosupport the military life-style, and one of thoseprograms, the TransitionAssistance Program, isa vital resource for anyindividual transitioningfrom military service tocivilian life.“At the core of the pro-

gram is TGPS—or Tran-sition Goals, Plans, Suc-cess,” said Angela Armer,work and family life con-sultant and transitionprogram manager forFFSC at NAS PatuxentRiver. “It’s a mandatorystandardized programthat can be attended byindividuals anywhere inthe world, in any branchof the military service,and they’ll all receive thesame content.”TGPS is a five-day cur-

riculum facilitated byFFSC in partnership withthe U.S. Department ofVeterans Affairs (VA) andthe Department of La-bor, Armer explained.

One week of informationOn the first day of the

program, FFSC managersdiscuss military opera-tional codes crosswalk,which involves taking aservice member’s militaryskills and jobs and cross-ing them over into civil-ian equivalent careers;and an important part ofthat is gap analysis.“Gap analysis identi-

fies gaps between themilitary and civilian sec-tor,” Armer explained.“For example, if some-one was a program man-ager in the military andwants to do that in theprivate sector, the mili-tary doesn’t require cer-tification or licensure,but the private sectorwill. We’re able to iden-tify that gap and give theservice member the timeneeded to obtain [whatthey’re missing] in orderto be successful whenlooking for that civilianoccupation.”Also included is a re-

siliency brief discuss-

ing what may be on aservice member’s mindand what they can do tocombat their concernsduring transition. Thefinancial brief deals withfactors that can have anegative impact, suchas not having enoughmoney in savings, beingprepared for a job thatdoesn’t pay as much asexpected or needed, andbeing prepared to paytaxes.“Tax implications af-

ter transitioning can bea factor,” Armer noted.“Not all states tax mili-tary retirement pay butsome, like Maryland,do.”The next three days of

the week belong to theDepartment of Labor and

cover such fundamentalsas as interviewing skills,job applications, résu-més, networking and theuse of social media.Representatives from

the VA take over the fi-nal day’s workshop andprovide information onveterans’ benefits andservices, and how toconnect with VA staff forfurther assistance.

Supplemental instructionThere are three differ-

ent supplemental tracks,each comprising a two-dayclass, that complement themandatory TGPS training:entrepreneur, career tech-nical training, and access-ing higher education.“We recognize that not

everyone is going to im-

mediately look for thatsecond job,” Armer said.“We know some peoplewill opt to go to school,seek vocational trainingor maybe will want tostart their own business,and those tracks are of-fered quarterly here onbase.”Additional optional

courses are also offeredfree through FFSC, suchas “10 Steps to FederalJobs,” which talks aboutnavigating the federaljob system.

Personal experienceWhether Armer is

working with a retiree orsomeone separating af-ter just a few years of ser-vice, she can speak frompersonal experience.Not only did she herselfserve four years as a me-chanic in the Navy, sheis a Navy spouse marriedto a retired Sailor.“The program works,”

she stated. “I always tellpeople that this is theonly job you’ll ever havewhere your employer[will help you whenyou’re ready to] look foryour next job.”

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Transition Goals, Plans, SuccessFleet and Family Support Center eases service members into civilian life

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Transition ProgramManager, Angela Armer, instructs servicemembers preparing to transi-tion to civilian life during an information workshop at the NAS Patuxent River Fleet and FamilySupport Center, Aug. 10. According to Armer, the bulk of individuals who come through the PaxRiver Transitional Assistance Programare retirees with at least 20 years of service.

By Donna Cipolloni

NAS Public Affairs Office

Master Chief Navy Counselor Michael Sekeetor another Navy Counselor, is the first person aseparating or retiring Sailor will see before begin-ning the federallymandated Transition AssistanceProgram (TAP), designed to help servicememberssuccessfully exit military life.Asbotha career counselor andacommand tran-

sition officer at NAS Patuxent River for NAVAIR, Se-keet is responsible for not only guiding Sailors dur-ing their career, but at the end of it as well.“The entire transition process [to civilian life]

starts 12 months out for separation or 24 monthsout for retirement,” Sekeet said, “and it beginswith what is called pre-separation counseling.”First, Sekeet identifies those individuals who

require transition assistance then feeds them intothe pipeline of necessary paperwork and compul-sory classroom instruction.“Pre-separation counseling helps them pre-

pare for the five-day Transition, Goals, Plans, Suc-cess (TGPS) course offered at the Fleet and FamilySupport Center,” he explained. “We talk about thepaperwork they’ll have to download for that class,like their verification of military experience andtraining, educational transcripts, copy of leaveand earnings statement, etc.”There’s also form DD2648 to tackle—a multi-

page pre-separation checklist covering a variety oftopics such as permissive TDY, leave limits, mov-ing requirements, medical coverage, life insur-ance, legal services, commissary/exchange privi-leges, the GI Bill and education benefits, amongothers.“We’ll go line by line and address everything,”

Sekeet explained. “And it’s one of the few instanc-es where we handle both officer and enlisted inour jobs, because it doesn’tmatter what pay gradeyou are when you’re going out the door; the samebasic needs exist for everyone.”In theNavy for 28 years, Sekeet has been teach-

ing other counselors and conducting pre-sepcounseling for 16 years. Worldwide, he’s respon-sible for about 25 counselors within Commander,Fleet Readiness Centers, Naval AirWarfare CenterWeapons Division, and Naval Air Warfare CenterAircraft Division. And he knows firsthand of whathe speaks.“A few years back, I was sitting at home two

months and 28 days from retiring from the Navywhen I found out I mademaster chief,” he said. “Icame back to Pax River in October 2013.”Personally seeing about 20 Sailors amonth, Se-

keet has come to realize that most of us live in themoment and don’t do a lot of ‘end of anything’planning, so he recommends approaching thetransition process seriously.“Take care of yourself and your family while

you’re going out the door,” he stated. “It pays off.”

Navy counselors assistwith pre-separation

MyNextMove.orgWhat type of job is right for you?Under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of La-bor, MyNextMove is an interactive online tool forveterans to identify civilian careers similar to theirmilitary jobs, and also away for job seekers andstudents to learnmore about their career options.Users can find careers through keyword search;by browsing industries; or through Interest Profiler,a tool that offers career suggestions based on in-terests and level of work experience.

Thursday, August 13, 2015 3Tester

This month’s photo is mydog, Sassy’s first visit to the

NDWheadquarters building.First and foremost, I’m hap-

pytoannouncethatI’veselectedCommandMaster Chief (CMC)Dee Allen as the next NDW Re-gion Command Master Chief.Command Master Chief Allenhad been temporarily filling inat the Region and doing an out-standing job. I’m glad she waswilling to apply for the RegionCMC position and look forwardtocontinuing toworkwithher.

My second month in com-mand has been as interestingand encouraging as the first. Icontinue to be impressed withthe enthusiasm and dedicationwith which our NDW familysupportsourmyriadof custom-ers. From complex warfarecenters and highly visible cere-monial events to educating thenext generationofnaval leadersandoperatingthefinestmilitarymedical center in the world, wefacilitate and support our ten-ants’ vitally important work

24/7/365. Again, thank you forwhat you do for our Navy andournation.

I’ve now had the chance tovisit two of our installations,Naval Air Station PatuxentRiver and Naval Support Activ-ity (NSA) South Potomac. Bothwere great visits and providedme a valuable perspective onthese installations’ mission andsome of the challenges theyand their tenants face. CaptainFleming and Captain Feinbergand their staffs aredoinga greatjob supporting their tenants,leading/protecting their instal-lations and maintaining aninformative, collaborative en-gagement with their respectivelocal communities.

I also visited the ceremonialguard. What a sharp, enthusi-astic, and motivated group ofprofessionals. I am honored toservewith themandamlookingfor opportunities to get themmore involved in the Navy’scommunity outreach and re-cruiting efforts.

This past month, I had theprivilege of hosting a full hon-ors arrival for Admiral Toma-hisa Takei, Chief of Staff, JapanMaritime Self-Defense Force,in Leutze Park on theWashing-ton Navy Yard. It was a greatand fitting ceremony for suchan important military leaderand friend of the U.S. military.If you’ve never attended a fullhonors arrival, I recommendyou joinus for one in the future.I thinkyou’ll find theminterest-ing andpatriotic.

Looking ahead, in August I’ll

visit NSA Annapolis, NSAWash-ington, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling andNSABethesda. Thatleaves justNaval Support FacilityThurmont remaining. I’m look-ingforwardtoseeingtheseinstal-lationsthroughthecommandingofficers’andstaff’seyes.

I hosted thefinalConcert ontheAvenue(COTA)onTuesday,Aug. 11. If you’ve never attend-edaCOTA, thenyoushouldputit on your TO-DO list. The cer-emonial guard and Navy bandput on a great show at the navymemorial here in WashingtonD.C. on Tuesday evenings at7:30 p.m. throughout the sum-mer. After Aug. 11 you’ll haveto wait until next summer, butI promise it will be worth thewait.

And, last but not least, theNavy’s 240th birthday is justaround the corner on Oct. 13.Hope you’re planning to joinin the celebration. I’ll provideadditional information on theevents as it comes available.

COMMANDANT’S CORNER

Rear Adm. Yancy Lindsey89th Naval District

Washington Commandant

PMA-208 getsnew leader

U.S. Navy photo by Kelly Schindler

Capt. TomCecil, right, relieves TimBarnes as the newAerial Target and Decoy Systems (PMA-208) programmanager during a ceremony July 16 at NAS PatuxentRiver. PMA-208 provides threat representative aerial tar-gets for fleet training andweapon systems test and eval-uation and realistic decoys of strike aircraft to deceiveand saturate enemy integrated air defense systems.

By Shawn GrahamNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

Vice Adm. Dixon Smith,Commander, Navy

Installations Command(CNIC), touredNAS PatuxentRiver Aug. 5 to observe bestpractices and unique ser-vices, as well as gain a betterunderstanding of challengesaffecting the base.

Smith visited facilitiesthat make a difference in theday-to-day lives of Pax Prosand their families like theDrill Hall, Liberty Center,Child Development Center,and Fleet and Family Sup-port Center. He started thevisit by meeting with Capt.Heidi Fleming, NAS Patux-ent River commanding of-ficer, and staff.

Additionally, Smith touredthe airfield andair traffic con-trol tower.

CNIC is responsible forworldwide shore installa-tion support for the UnitedStates Navy under the Chiefof Naval Operations. CNIC’smission is to support theFleet, Fighter and Family.

• Fleet encompassesthe operating forces of theNavy. CNIC ensures all in-stallation requirements nec-essary to train and operate

the Fleets (ports, airfields,training ranges, etc.) aremaintained and ready.

• Fighter encompassesthe men and women in theoperating forces. CNIC en-sures naval installations areable to facilitate the man-ning, training and equippingof the Navy’s fighting force.

• Family encompassesthe men and women ofthe armed forces and theirfamilies. To ensure thefighting force is supportedon all fronts, CNIC’s Familyand Community Services,

Housing and Safety effortsprovide the quality of life,support and services that

allow the fighting force tofocus on mission accom-plishment.

CNIC visits NAS Patuxent River, touts priorities and mission

U.S. Navy photos by Shawn Graham

Congratulations:

Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1:Chief (select) Aviation Structural Mechanic (AW)

KristianWock

Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20:Chief (select) Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) (NAC/AW)

JimmyBrownChief (select) Naval Aircrewman (Avionics) (NAC/AW)

Al LombardoChief (select) Naval Aircrewman (Avionics) (NAC/AW)

MarkTesta

Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21:Chief(select)AviationElectrician’sMate(AW)EmersonTanChief (select) Aviation Structural Mechanic (AW/SW)

Santo Alicea

Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23:Chief (select) Aviation Structural Mechanic (AW)

Almekdad Alameri

Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 4:Chief(select)LogisticsSpecialist(AW/SW)KeishaPadmore

Fleet Readiness Center:Chief (select) Aviation Structural Mechanic (AW)

Clyde CryselChief (select) Aviation Machinist’s Mate (AW/SW)

CourtenayWoodChief (select) AviationElectronicsTechnician (AW/SW)

FeliciaOliver

NAS Patuxent River:Chief (select)Master-at-Arms (AW/SW)BrianFergusonChief (select)AirTrafficController (AW/SW)JoshuaMyersChief (select) Electronics Technician (SCW/EXW)

Timothy Rodgers

NAVAIR:Chief (select) Yeoman (AW/SW) Kyle Parker

U.S.Naval Test Pilot School:Chief (select) AviationMaintenance Administration-

man (AW/SW) Michael ThomasChief (select) Aviation Electronics Technician (AW)

Charleston Hughey

MOVIN’ ON UP’Continued from 1

Thursday, August 136:30 p.m., The Gallows (Rated: R,1 hr. 21 mins.)

Twenty years after an accidentcaused the death of the lead actorduring a high school play, studentsresurrect the failed stage productionin an attempt to honor the anniver-sary of the tragedy, but find out thatsome things are better left alone.

Friday, August 146:30 p.m., Ant-Man (3D) (Rated:PG-13, 1 hr. 57 mins.)

Armed with the astonishing abil-ity to shrink in scale but increase instrength, con-man Scott Lang mustembrace his inner-hero and help hismentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect thesecret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation oftowering threats.

9:30 p.m., Trainwreck (Rated: R, 2hrs. 4 mins.)

Since she was a little girl, it’sbeen drilled into Amy’s head by herdad that monogamy isn’t realistic.Now Amy lives by that credo — en-joying what she feels is an uninhib-ited life free from stifling commit-ment — but in actuality, she’s kindof in a rut. When she finds herselfstarting to fall for a charming andsuccessful sports doctor namedAaron Conners, Amy starts to won-der if other grown-ups, might be onto something.

Saturday, August 154 p.m., Minions (Rated: PG, 1 hr.31 mins.)6:30 p.m., Ant-Man (Rated: PG-13,1 hr. 57 mins.)9:30 p.m., Trainwreck (Rated: R, 2hrs. 4 mins.)

Sunday, August 162 p.m., Minions (3D) (Rated: PG, 1hr. 31 mins.)

Monday, August 17 and Tuesday,August 18Theater is not open

Wednesday, August 196:30 p.m., Ant-Man (Rated: PG-13,1 hr. 57 mins.)

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7-7:45 a.m. Aug. 26River’s Edge Catering and Conference CenterAs a kickoff to National Suicide Prevention Month inSeptember, an early sunrise event, with a theme of“Life is worth living,” will be held on the outside ter-race. The event includes personal stories of how toovercome obstacles and tips on how to survive life’ssetbacks and embrace each day with a sense of hopeand joy. For more information, contact Twila Kopaniaszat 301-342-4370 or twila.kopaniasz@navy.mil.

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ON BASE:Naval Health Clinic PatuxentRiver Limited HoursNoon to 4 p.m. Aug. 21

Due to a Command function, Na-val Health Clinic Patuxent River willonly have access for urgent medicaland dental services. Pharmacy, lab-oratory, immunizations, and radiol-ogy will close at noon. The clinic willresume normal operations Aug. 24.

The 15th Annual Women’sEquality Day Celebration11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25River’s Edge Catering andConference Center

The Patuxent River Chapter ofFederally Employed Women (FEW)is proud to host this event featuringDr. Tuajuanda Jordan, presidentof St. Mary’s College of SouthernMaryland. This year’s theme is “Cel-ebrating Women’s Right to Vote!”and it calls attention to the 95th an-niversary of the passing of the 14thAmendment. Open to all with baseaccess. Cost is $10. For tickets/info,contact Jeannie Facemire at 342-0090 orjJeannie.facemire@navy.mil.

NAVAIR S&T InformationForumAug. 26 and 27

The NAVAIR Fellows programwill host the 2015 NAVAIR TechnicalInformation Forum showcasing theresearch and technical accomplish-ments of our scientists and engineerswithin NAVAIR’s S&T community.Open to all military, federal civilianand DOD contractors. The Forummay be attended in person at theRivers Edge Conference Center, orvirtually using the Defense Collabora-tion Services (DCS). Attendance atthe Rivers Edge is free and promisesto be both informative and engaging.

If you would like to register, re-quire additional information, orwould like to join the Technical In-formation Forum via DCS, pleasecontact Lynda Gustavsen the eventcoordinator at 301-995-2651 or viaemail at naecto@navy.mil.

Register for Private PilotGround School5-8 p.m.Mondays, Sept. 14 to Jan. 11Building 2189 auditorium

This course meets the require-

ments for the FAA knowledge testand for Navy continuous learningcredits. For more information orto enroll in the course, contact JoeDziewit at 301-862-1110, or cometo the club office (behind the basepost office) and sign-up; or emailthe club’s chief flight instructor atAlfred.piranian@navy.mil.

If You See Something,Say Something

Public safety is everyone’s re-sponsibility. If you see suspiciousactivity, report it to local law enforce-ment or to a person of authority; thisincludes suspicious aerial activity.Describe specifically what you ob-served, including: Who or what yousaw; when you saw it; where it oc-curred; and why it’s suspicious.

OPM Breach UpdatesAs the federal investigation of

the Office of Personnel Manage-ment (OPM) data breach continues,an OPM Breach Frequently AskedQuestions document will continueto be updated with the latest infor-mation and is available on the OPM

website, www.opm.gov.

Pax River Blood Drive9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 18RearAdm.WilliamA.MoffettBuilding

Walk-ins welcome or make yourappointment online at militarydonor.com using sponsor code: NSPR.

St. Mary’s County SchoolsBus Stop Locator

The 2015/2016 St. Mary’s Coun-ty Schools bus stop locator andschedule, as well as transportationplans for charter school and signa-ture academies, is now available onthe county school website at www.smcps.org/dss/transportation.

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

hidden Gnorman the gnome. Any-one spotting Gnorman can emailtester@dcmilitary.com or phone301-342-4163 now through 5 p.m.Monday with a brief description ofwhere he’s located. One name isdrawn from correct entries and winsa Center Stage Theater movie ticket.The same person cannot win more

than once per month. Last week’swinner was Tracey Avery who foundGnorman on Page 2 in the Meet theFleet photo swimming pool.

OFF BASE:JBAB Air Show9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 19

Free admission with shuttles andparking at FedEx Field and BranchAvenue Metro Station; shuttlesrun from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Openingceremonies and air demos start at11:30 a.m. Headline act is the U.S.Air Force Thunderbirds. Visit www.andrews.af.mil/library/2015jointbaseandrewsairshow.asp.

Volunteers Needed forNavy-Air Force HalfMarathon and Navy 5 MilerVarious dates in September,Washington D.C.

More than 500 volunteer posi-tions need to be filled for packet stuff-ing, shirt distribution, packet pick-up,course marshals, water station sup-port and village support, among oth-ers. Volunteers are needed on Sept.12, 18, 19 and 20. Specific days,

times and positions can be selectedduring registration and everyonewill receive a shirt, food and bever-age, certificate of appreciation andmore. Register as a volunteer nowat https://register.chronotrack.com/reg/form?eventID=13610. Groupregistration also available. For moreinformation, email navyairforcehalf-marathon@gmail.com.

St. Nicholas ChapelServices ScheduleProtestant Services•11a.m. to 12:10Sundays in theReligiousProgramCenter located next to theChapelCatholic Services•CatholicRosary prayer service11:35 a.m.weekdays in theChapel•BibleStudiesAll Bible studies havebeen suspended forthe summer

News Briefs

“We’ve learned thatwith our cages to pro-tect the nest, we’re giv-ing them a little boost atbirth,” Funck noted. “Butthey’ll have many obsta-cles to overcome, such asinvasive species, habitatdestruction, coastal devel-opment, crab trap issuesand predators. It’s a guess-timate that only one to 10

percent survive to maturi-ty, which takes about eightyears.”

Welcoming habitatPax’s open white sandy

beaches, dunes and mari-time forest provide the ter-rapins an ideal habitat, andone that is becoming spars-er throughout the state.“They’re about the size

of a quarter when theyemerge as hatchlings,”Funck said. “The beaches

at Pax, especially nearthe Beach House, are sur-rounded by marsh habi-tat, which is their forag-ing area; they can hunkerdown in the marsh grassesor leaf litter; overwinter inthe river; and even nestright here. They can stayin a localized area and getpretty much what theyneed to complete theirlifecycle.”Rambo said the study

is expected to continueinto the foreseeable fu-

ture for as long as there isa dedicated champion likeFunck and a small army ofvolunteers willing to per-form the laborious workrequired.“They log long hours

and walk many miles,” headded. “All for the simplesatisfaction of knowingthey’re doing somethingmeaningful and making adifference not only at PaxRiver, but within the largerChesapeake Bay commu-nity.”

TERRAPINContinued from 1

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

For all MWR news, eventsand programs visit www.NavyM-WRPaxRiver.com.

Phone directoryInformation, Tickets and TravelOffice 301-342-3648Drill Hall 301-757-3943River’s Edge 301-342-3656NRC Solomons 410-326-6903Fleet & Family Support Center

301-342-4911Center Stage Theater

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301-342-6293Rassieur Youth Center

301-342-1694

River’s EdgeOpen for lunch11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays

“We Proudly Serve”Starbucks now availableIn the River’s Edge, Eddie’sCafé’s in Bldg. 2185 & 2187.Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays

NRC SolomonsDive-In Theater9 p.m. August 14 at the River-side Aquatics ComplexCampfire & Hayride

8-10 p.m. August 15 betweenthe Log Cabins

Bust a Move8 p.m. August 22 at LightHouse Park

Movie in the Park9 p.m. August 29 at LightHouse Park

Concerts at Light HousePark7:30 p.m. September 5Featuring: Wildgood

ITTTickets availableWashington NationalsBaltimore OriolesNavy FootballSouthern Maryland Blue CrabsBowie Baysox

Six Flags MilitaryAppreciation DayAugust 15

Enjoy discounted admission,free parking, an all you can eatpicnic, and private waterpark par-ty! Tickets must be purchased byAugust 14.

Ruddy Duck Adventures

MWR now offers a discounton adventure packages throughRuddy Duck Adventures. Theyoffer kayaking, nature exhibits,stand up paddle-boarding, sculp-ture gardens, boat rides andmore in the Southern Marylandarea! All offered with All-inclusivepackages to help you get themost out of your adventure. Visitthe website at http://www.rud-dyduckadventures.com/ and usecoupon code: 114

Available for all PaxRiver Patrons.

Rassieur Youth CenterBack to School CosmicBowling6-8 p.m. August 21 at the Bowl-ing Center in the Drill Hall

Come join us for free CosmicBowling hosted by the Local AreaYouth Council. Open to all activeduty, retire, Reserves, DOD, andeligible Student 2 Student youthsages 11-18. Register at the Ras-sieur Youth Center. Concessionswill be available for purchase.

Drill HallSummer Hours5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays andholidays

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays

Beach Workouts7-8 a.m. every Tuesday &Thursday at Cedar PointBeach.

Beach workouts are open toall station personnel. No registra-tion required. Just show up andremember to wear light clothesand bring water.

IronMan Triathlon SummerChallengeJune 1 - August 31

Complete an IronMan Triath-lon at your own pace by loggingyour workouts between June1 and August 31 and receive acompletion T-shirt.

27th Annual TeamTriathlon8 a.m. September 12 at theOutdoor Pool

Teams of three people orless compete to finish a 0.5 mileswim, 13.1 mile bike ride, and 3.1mile run with the fastest time.

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Around TownInspirational Talk6:45 p.m. Aug. 14Lexington Park United MethodistChurch

Author Niki Baker will share theinspiration of her latest book, “ChinUp! Through Adversity, Hope Lives.”Meet the book’s inspiration, KatieBuonviri, a local woman who livesevery day to praise the Lord in spiteof her physical challenges. Wel-come and refreshments at 6 p.m.;music and fellowship at 6:30 p.m.For more information, contact Pas-tor Don Geller at 240-434-5358 orpastor@community-umchurch.com.

Shakespeare in the City:Twelfth Night7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 and 15State House Lawn, St. Mary’s City

Grab a blanket, picnic and enjoyone of Shakespeare’s famous com-edies. Presented in partnership withthe Newtown Players. Admission fee.

Coastal Arts Market9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 15Port of Leonardtown Park

Outdoor monthly market heldthe third Saturday of every month.Features handcrafted, affordable artfrom local and regional artists andartisans. Includes painting, photog-raphy, ceramics, glass, jewelry andwood, plus handmade quilts, cloth-ing, soap, furniture and more.

Children’s Day11 a.m. Aug. 15St. Clement’s Island, 38370 PointBreeze Road, Colton’s Point

Activities for kids of all ages in-cluding games, crafts, food, free wa-ter taxi rides (weather permitting), abike raffle and free water bottles forthe first 200 children. Meet commu-nity heroes from the fire department,rescue squad, sheriff’s departmentand others.

U.S.NavyBand:TheCommodores6 p.m. Aug. 15Leonardtown Square

Enjoy big band favorites, jazzclassics and swing hits. Bring chairsor blankets to sit on. Free.

Master Gardener’s PlantClinic11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 18Lexington Park library

Bring your questions about grow-ing vegetables, soil conditions,mystery insects, invasive weeds,or heirloom plants and ask a Mas-ter Gardener at this free plant clinic.Stop by the table in the library lobbywith your plant samples and ques-tions.

Blogging for Beginners2-4 p.m. Aug. 18Lexington Park library

Participants will explore severalblogging platforms, such as Word-press, Tumblr and Twitter and learnthe basics of designing and writing ablog. Prerequisites include the abil-ity to use a mouse. Adult computerclasses are limited to ages 16 andup. Registration required at www.stmalib.org.Maryland Lighthouse

Challenge8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20

Lighthouse lovers - we invite youto take the challenge and visit 10of Maryland’s historic lighthousesin two days. Challengers receive acomplimentary souvenir at each lo-cation. Visit all 10 lighthouses andreceive a “special” souvenir. Forcomplete details and directions, goto www.cheslights.org. For otherinquiries, contact Karen Rosage at410-437-0741 or email challenge@chesligths.org.

• 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 Marine Museum:www.calvertmarinemuseum.com

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

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

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