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Vol. 72, No. 15 Celebrating 72 Years of Community Partnership April 16, 2015

TESTERNaval Air Station Patuxent River

By Shawn GrahamNAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

Commuters who regularly get stuck in traf-fic during rush hour at NAS Patuxent River

will soon havea reason to re-joice.

After twoyears of limitedservice, Gate 3is finally sched-uled to expandits hours of op-erations begin-ning April 20to Pax person-nel. The gate issituated at theintersection of Hermanville Road and Route235, approximately twomiles south of Gate 2.

Those traveling into the base on weekdaysmay use the inbound and outbound entrancesfrom 5:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Gate 3 will beclosed on weekends and holidays.

“I want to assure you that any decision aboutthe use andmanning of the NAS Pax River gatesis made with consideration of many factors,including the morale of the workforce and thepossible impact to the local community,” saidNAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer Capt.Heidi Fleming.“Weappreciate the support fromour partners in the Pax River community.

“I understand the concerns our local com-munity leaders have had on the traffic impactgate changes can have on St. Mary’s County,and I appreciate their continued support,” shesaid. “I believe this change to Gate 3 operatinghours will improve the traffic backups we’veseen during lunch hours as well as will allowour workforce more lunch options with easieraccess to establishments south of the base.”

Fleming also praised NAS Patuxent River’ssecurity department for their efforts in keep-ing Gate 3 open.

“I want you to know that our civilian andmilitary police officers are working hard toprovide the most service they can,” Flemingsaid. “They vigilantly stand their duties at thegates in rain, sleet, and most recently snow.”

NAS Patuxent River Chief of Police JohnRomer, said Gate 3’s new hours would alsoalleviate traffic congestion on Gates 1 and 2during peak traffic hours.

“There is heavy traffic onThreeNotchRoad,especially early in the morning and duringlunch,” Romer explained. “This change willbenefit our base personnel and our commu-nity partners who travel near the base. It’s awin-win situation for everyone.”

Travelers without appropriate access cre-dentials will still be required to obtain ap-proved clearance from the Gate 2 Pass and IDoffice in Building 2189. It is open from 6:30a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

Expanded hourscoming for Gate 3

• Expanded hours forGate 3 commenceApril 20

•Newhours: 5:30 a.m.to 6:30 p.m.

• Travelers withoutapproved credentials arerequired to obtain onefromGate 2 Pass & IDat Building 2189

U.S. Navy graphic by Shawn Graham

By Laura LabellaNAS Patuxent River Public WorksDepartment, Natural Resourcesand Shawn GrahamNAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

Everyone knows smoking cigarettes ishazardous to their health, but studiesshow that cigarette butts can be just as

dangerous for the environment.Although overall cigarette smoking in

America has decreased, cigarette litter isemerging as a major problem in commu-nities around theworld.

One-third of cigarettes sold end up asbutts discarded into the environment.These butts are not biodegradable, andthe toxic materials are poisonous wheningested by children and other living or-ganisms.

These discarded cigarettes can also ig-nite andcausedestructive anddeadlyfires.

Fires caused by cigarette buttsAnyone who drives on Three Notch

Road orMervell Dean Road near the trac-tor supply may have seen the large patchof burned grass between those two roadsrecently. This was most likely caused by acigarette butt tossed out of a car window.It was probably an absent minded thing,asmany people do not even consider cig-arette butts as litter.

Dropped cigarette butts have been the

cause of numerous house and apartmentfires, as well as 4,500 grass and brush firesper year, and someof the largest,most de-structive forest fires.

Based on data from the U.S. Fire Ad-ministration (USFA) National Fire Inci-dent Reporting System and the NationalFire Protection Association (NFPA), in2011, U.S. fire departments respondedto an estimated 90,000 smoking-materialfires in the U.S. These fires resulted in an

estimated 540 deaths, 1,640 injuries and$621million in direct property damage.

Environmental hazardA cigarette butt or cigar tip dropped to

the ground seems insignificant, but thatbutt will be carried off by rain into stormdrains and eventually to streams and

Butt really? Environmental impact of cigarettesFacts about the toxic problems from cigarette butts:•Cigarette butts are the number one trash item foundon earth•Cigarette butts contain lead, cadmium, arsenic, formaldehyde, ac-etone, andbenzene• The nicotine trapped inside 200 cigarette butts is enough to kill anadult human. These chemicals and compoundsgetwashedout ofthe filter and into ourwaterwhen it rains•80percent of butts on the ground find their way into ourwater sys-temsanddetract from thequality of our drinkingwater• There are over 176,000,000pounds of discardedbutts in theUnitedStates each year. 4.5 trillion butts are littered yearlyworldwide•Over 100 young children per year are hospitalized after ingestingcigarette butts that are discarded on the groundor from reachableashtrays•Cigarette butts have been found in the stomachs of dead fish, seaturtles, birds, andmarinemammals• Filters andplasticwrap fromcigarette packages remain in the envi-ronment for longperiods of time. Cigarette butts are composedof cel-lulose acetate, a formof plastic, which can take asmany an estimated2 to 25 years to decompose.

See Butts, Page 5

Accolades Aroundthe Air StationPages 6 and 7

By Donna CipolloniNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

Acquired by the Navyin 1942, Bloodsworth

Island is located 18 milessoutheast of NAS PatuxentRiver and has had a longhistory as an active bomb-ing range. There have beenno inhabitants on the is-land for decades — at leastno human inhabitants.For a large colony — or

rookery — of Great BlueHeron, however, the islandis home sweet home. Andthe Navy can take somecredit for that.“The island was under

control of Little Creek Na-val Amphibious Base foryears and there was already

a heron rookery there whilethey owned it,” explainedKyle Rambo, Pax Riverconservation director. “Be-cause of our closer proxim-ity to the island, we agreedto do the natural resourcesmanagement for them,which includedmonitoringthe rookery.”Rambo explained that

herons are communal nest-ers, building as many as 30to 50 different nests in onelarge oak tree, for example.Over the years, saltwa-

ter intrusion on the erod-ing island killed off thelarge trees and there weremostly pines remaining,with a single stalk and justa few limbs sturdy enoughto hold a small number ofnests.When the Maryland De-

partment of Natural Re-

sourcesnoticed thedecline,they asked if theNavy coulddo something to help.

Pax River’s supportof the rookery

“Because they’recommunal

Pax River’s EnvironmentalDivision conducted a pre-scribed burn at Fishing PointRecreation Area, April 2. Aprescribed burn reducesexcessive amounts of brush,shrubs, and trees, encourag-ing the new growth of nativevegetation.The method also offers ben-efits that cannot be achievedby mowing alone. Prescribedburning removes the layer of thatch that builds up from mowing andgrasses being bent over during winter. If left covered by thatch, grass-es do not grow uniformly. This creates a patchy habitat where woodyvegetation and invasive plants persist.

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According to the Xerces Society for invertebrate conserva-tion, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is responding to apetition from the Center for Biological Diversity and others byconducting a one-year review on Monarch butterflies as towhether they warrant protection under the U.S. EndangeredSpecies Act.

By Donna CipolloniNAS Patuxent River

One state-endangeredbutterfly in Maryland

— the Frosted Elfin — hasfound a safe spot to callhome aboard NAS Patux-ent River, thanks to the in-stallation’s environmentaldivision.“Pollinator habitat man-

agement is something wedo here at Pax,” said JackieSmith, natural resourcesspecialist. “We currentlymanage two small sec-tions on base becausewe’ve identified Wild Indi-go growing; the host plantused by the Frosted Elfin tolay its eggs.”One of the areas is an

abandoned utility right ofway on the western sideof the air station, and an-other is a spot beneath anantenna array, not far fromGate 1.Smith noted that man-

agement of the areas in-cludes deliberate mowingrestrictions.“We’ll mow around the

areas where the plant isgrowing and in the sum-mer, when we have internsworking with us, we’ll sendthem out to do hand cut-ting,” she said. “The ideais to keep the woody veg-etation from growing upto out-compete this plant,but not to cut down theplant itself.”Since the ground be-

neath the antenna arraymust be well maintained,it is mowed at very specifictimes.“Once the butterfly lays

its eggs, when the larvareaches a certain stage inlate summer or early fall,it will drop to the ground,crawl under the leaf lit-

ter and overwinter there,only to come up again nextspring,” Smith explained.“If you go in at the wrongtime with mowing equip-ment, you’ll smash thatyear’s butterfly crop.”Smith noted the Mary-

land Department of Natu-ral Resources is interestedin what Pax River is doingto preserve the FrostedElfin’s habitat, as it is onlyone of two areas wherethe butterfly is known tooccur. The other is on theEastern Shore.

Monarch: The kingof butterfliesThe DOD has recently

entered into an under-standing with the Polli-nator Partnership to pro-mote the conservationand management of pol-linators, their habitats andassociated ecosystems onmilitary installations andranges.Focus is currently on the

Monarch butterfly, a oncecommon and well-knownspecies that has been pro-posed for inclusion on theendangered species list.Pax River has performed

past surveys document-ing the Monarch’s pres-ence here and conducts anumber of habitat man-agement activities for theirbenefit, such as prescribedburning and control of in-vasive species.“In 2004, the Endan-

gered Species Act wasmodified to say that ifDOD is already ade-quately managing a spe-cies, they won’t designatecritical habitat on our in-stallations,” Smith said.

Habitat managementhelps butterflies flutter by

U.S. Navy photos by Shawn Graham

Pax conducts prescribed burning

See Butterfly, Page 3

U.S. Navy photos by Donna Cipolloni

Navy-owned Bloodsworth Island is home to a large colonyof Great Blue Herons. Herons, which have a seven foot wing-span and can fly 20-30 miles per hour, begin breeding inearly spring.

Bloodsworth Island is for the birdsHeron rookery monitored by PaxRiver’s environmental division

See Birds, Page 3

From the Atlantic TestRanges Sustainability Office

“A sustainable future be-gins with you”. This is the

Navy’s theme for this year’sEarth Day, April 22. Oneway that you can supportthis theme is by recyclingyour inorganic office ma-terials right here on base.Recycling at NAS PatuxentRiver differs slightly fromwhat you may be used toat home.

The major differencebetween on-base recyclingand county regulated re-cycling is the lack of singlestream recycling here onbase. At single stream re-cycling facilities, assortedtypes of recyclable materi-als can be combined intoone container, but at NASPax these materials mustbe separated into separatebins.

What we recyclePax recycling uses four

primary bin types: paper,aluminum and steel cans,plastic bottles, and glass. Ifa glass bin is not availablein your area, glass bottlescan be placed in the plasticbin. To assist with the sort-ing process, please ensurethat the correct materialsgo in their correspondingbins and that the materi-als are empty and free offood waste. Other materi-als such as electronics andmachinery are currently

handled by a separatecontractor; please do notbring these items to Paxrecycling.

The base recycles over1,000 tons of materials ev-ery year. These recyclingefforts are managed by Wil-liam Stewart. He and hisstaff of eight contractedemployees coordinate therecycling efforts by pickingup, sorting, and distribut-ing over 100,000 poundsof paper, plastic, and glasseach month.

Other recyclable mate-rial such as aluminum,steel, and various heavymetals are also collectedon base, but are managedseparately by the DefenseReutilization ManagementOffice (DRMO). DRMOcombines this scrap metalwith the various unusablematerials they collect andsells off this recyclablescrap on a weekly basis de-pending on market price.

Benefits of recyclingThere are many envi-

ronmental benefits to re-cycling. Recycling helpsconserve resources, re-duce pollution, and saveenergy, but it is also prof-itable. The Navy profits byselling recycled materialsto regional recycling pro-cessing plants at marketvalue.

Shredded paper ismore compact than oth-

er types of paper andtherefore allows for morevolume per pallet, whichmeans more money inthe government’s pocket.Pax recycling does nothave an in-house shred-der. However, some of-fices have their own in-ternal shredders, and byshredding and recycling‘non-classified’ material,they enable Pax recyclingefforts to be much moreprofitable. Last month,Pax recycling shipped out44 tons of recycled paper,collecting approximately

$3,500. More important-ly, recycling one ton ofpaper saves 17 trees, sothis is 748 trees!

The recycling staff reg-ularly services bins fromover 195 different build-ings, serving not just PaxRiver but also SolomonsRecreation Center andWebster Field. In additionto their regular pick-upschedule, this small staffalso serves 93 other loca-tions on an ‘as-needed’basis with a multiple fu-ture locations on the ho-rizon.

However, even with allthese locations, recyclingas a whole has declinedon base over the past year.There is no definitive ex-planation for this short-age, but the drop may beattributed to an overall re-duction in the generationof recyclable materials, forexample; reduced print-ing practices and the con-sumption of fewer bottleddrinks.

The more you recycle,the less trash must be col-lected and exported off-base. By reducing trash,

you decrease the amountof money the governmentspends on landfill utiliza-tion fees. These costs areminor compared to theenvironmental costs thatcoincide with landfill ex-ploitation. So this EarthDay, remember, a sustain-able future begins withyou, and one sustainablestep you can take includesrecycling. For more infor-mation on recycling ef-forts please contact Wil-liam Stewart at [email protected].

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“That designation cantake an area completelyout of operational ca-pability, and we want toavoid that.”

The Monarch’s larvalhost plants are severaldifferent species of Milk-weed, so the next step islooking at the possibilityof planting those aroundthe installation wherepersonnel are alreadyconducting habitat man-agement.

“The fact that it hasbecome a focus federallymeans there will likely begrant money available todo something like that,”Smith said.

Meanwhile, each of uscan do our part by provid-ing pollinator habitat inour own backyards, andstaff from the environ-mental division will beat the April 23 Earth Day

event at the Beach House,manning booths that ed-ucate visitors about theplight of the Monarch but-terfly — and distributingpackets of Common Milk-weed seed.

“With their natural hab-itat dwindling — nativegrasslands and meadow-lands — we’ll be encour-aging people to allow atleast a small section oftheir yard to grow in wild-flowers,” Smith added.“Anywhere we can do acontrolled version of thosemeadow places will be abenefit to a number of pol-linating species.”

Through federal lawand regulations, the DODis responsible for the con-servation and manage-ment of natural and cul-tural resources, ecologicalprocesses and threatened,endangered and sensitiveor rare plant and animalspecies and their habitatson its properties.

BUTTERFLYContinued from 2

nesters, their eggs are literallyall in one basket,” Rambo not-ed. “One site with hundreds ofpairs of heron may be respon-sible for the heron populationin the entire central Chesa-peake Bay area. Herons yousee feeding in creeks here atPax are almost certainly breed-ing at Bloodsworth, 18 milesaway. There are other rooker-ies around, but this was a bigone.”

In 1983, with the help ofMaryland DNR and otherenvironmental agen-cies, the Navy erected26 wooden multi-armedartificial nesting towersand also designated thenorthern portion of theisland — where the her-ons reside —as a “no firearea” to further protectthem.

“The birds loved the tow-ers; they were an immedi-ate success,” Rambo said.

“The population rebound-ed and did so well that wewent back in the 90s andadded more.”

In 2001, Little Creekturned over ownershipof Bloodsworth Island toAtlantic Test Range, andRambo’s team, per an en-vironmental mitigationrequirement, still visits theisland each year to monitorthe health and condition ofthe rookery.

Today, with water con-tinuing to inundate theisland, not even the pinesare surviving, except for theskinny red cedar, which cansupport only a nest or two.Even the artificial towersare dwindling.

“It’s a harsh environ-ment and the highest pointon the island is only 5 feetabove sea level,” Rambonoted. “Hurricanes takeout the towers, local hunt-ers have cut some downand used the wood to buildduck blinds, and othershave just fallen over. What-

ever we can raise, we’ll putback up.”

There goesthe neighborhood

While there are still a fairnumber of towers on the is-land, their usage has fallenoff for another reason.

“Two pairs of nestingbald eagles are living outthere now and they willeat young herons,” Rambosaid. “Where they havetaken up residence, theherons have moved furtheraway and none of the tow-ers within a certain radiusof the eagles’ nests are be-ing used.”

The displaced herons aregoing elsewhere, findinganother spot to call home.

“In nature, heron rook-eries tend to move aroundeventually because they endup killing the trees they nestin by spreading [droppings]over the leaves until theycan no longer photosyn-thesize, and the tree dies,”

Rambo said. “They don’tstay in one place forever.

Current populationGreat Blue Herons domi-

nate the species in the is-land’s rookery, but otherspecies have also beenidentified there, includingLittle Green Heron, Tri-color Heron, Great Egret,Snowy Egret and CattleEgret. Other species of co-lonial nesting waterbirds,such as Brown Pelican,Double-crested Cormorantand Glossy Ibis, also nest atthe island complex, whichincludes Adam and PoneIslands.

“We got them over thehump and boosted thepopulation,” Rambo said.“There are still many birdsthere, but they’re in declinedue to the eagle nests nowand that won’t change.We’re not going to elimi-nate the eagles becausethey have the right to bethere too.”

BIRDSContinued from 2

A sustainable future begins with you

U.S. Navy graphic

By Donna Cipolloni

NAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

Chief Naval Aircrew-man (Mechanical)Sam Holcomb, with

Test and Evaluation Squad-ron (VX) 20, remembers hisdaughter Kayla always beinginterested in water and thecreatures that inhabit it.“She has loved the water

— particularly the ocean —since she could walk,” Hol-comb said. “We visited Sea-World when she was a babyand she loved the whales,dolphins and every other seacreature; she didn’t want toleave. When the Navy tookus to Hawaii for 10 years, herlove for the ocean and ap-preciation for the environ-ment continued to grow.”Now a senior at Great

Mills High School, Kaylais enrolled in the two-yearNatural Resources Man-agement (NRM) Programat the Forrest TechnologyCenter. Under the guidanceof mentor Mario Maningas,with NAVFAC Public WorksEnvironmental Departmentat NAS Patuxent River, she iscurrently finalizing the lastfew weeks of her capstonesenior project.“I wanted to know if the

Patuxent and Potomac riv-

ers were different in anyway,” she said, “so I decidedto compare the water qualitybetween the two.”Maningas, a physical

scientist by profession, hasmentored college interns inthe past, but this is his firsttime working with a highschool student.“I always enjoy [the stu-

dents’] enthusiasm and will-ingness to learn,” Maningassaid. “The stakes are a littledifferent this time becauseKayla needs to complete thisproject in order to graduate.She’s a hard working youngwoman and there’s no doubtshe’s doing well.”Every week since Febru-

ary, Kayla has collected anoffshore and shoreline wa-ter sample from each river,which is then analyzedin the lab to measure pH,temperature, conductivity,salinity, total dissolved andsuspended solids, and totalnitrogen.In addition to water qual-

ity comparison, the projectincorporates seasonal andhistorical analyses to see ifthe results are consistentwithin each river.“In the winter months,

I’ve noticed that the waterquality seems better than inthe spring,” Kayla said. “I’m

also looking at past historicalwater quality resources fromboth rivers to see how theymatch up to what I’ve col-lected.”The purpose of the NRM

senior project is to give stu-dents the opportunity to en-gage inauthenticprojects thatmay actually be undertakenby natural resources profes-sionals.“It’s more about the pro-

cess and application of tech-niques learned in the pro-gram than about the results,”said John Spinicchia, NRMprogram instructor. “It’s achance for students to collectenvironmental information,problem solve, organize, ex-

plain and communicate theirfindings. And it lets themexperience the issues, prob-lems and successes they mayencounter as a future profes-sional.”Kayla, who is interested

in pursuing a science careerin college, will present her fi-nal project findings to class-mates, mentors and selectadministrators at the techcenter inMay.“I truly want her project

to shine and for her to behappy with the work she ac-complished,”Maningas said.“And I hope I’ve been able toencourage and foster her loveof science, specifically envi-ronmental science.”


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In the NAS Patuxent River Environmental Lab, Kayla Hol-comb, a student at Great Mills High, prepares to test watersamples she collected for her Natural Resources Programsenior project. Holcomb is beingmentored by a NAVFACphysical scientist.

Patuxent vs. PotomacPax scientist mentors student during water quality project

Pax River Clean-up Day8 a.m. to noon April 22Rain date May 1

All military and civilian person-nel employed aboard NAS PatuxentRiver are requested to participate in athorough clean-up including, but notlimited to, areas around buildings,walkways, sidewalks, adjacent park-ing areas, roadways, ditches and treelines. Trash bags and latex gloves areavailable from the NAS CommandDuty Office in Building 409. Clean-upwill focus on removal of all litter to in-clude cigarette butts. Litter is not onlyhazardous to drainage systems andour environment, but it is also an eye-sore and unlawful. Each participating

command, department and civilianorganization must designate a teamleader to organize and coordinate theevent for their respective area of re-sponsibility. Use of protective glovesis strongly recommended.

7th Annual Calvert Green Expo10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 2Annmarie Sculpture Gardenand Arts Center

At Southern Maryland’s leadingsustainability event, learn how tomake your life and community health-ier — environmentally. Explore morethan 100 booths and talk with leadersand educators in green living, see therecent developments in renewable en-ergy and green technology, learn howto lower home energy costs, harnesssolar power, build a green home, planta healthier garden, compost wasteand so much more.

Volunteers Needed for StationDiamondback Terrapin Survey6 p.m. May 7, trainingBuilding 1410

Volunteer to assist with DiamondbackTerrapin nesting surveys aboard PaxRiver. Volunteers receive training on howto conduct nest surveys; collect morpho-metric data from nesting females, hatch-lings, and eggs; mark turtles; and protectnests from predators. Project runs May15 through early fall. For information andsign up, contact Sarah Funck at 717-383-1269 or at [email protected].

Bike to Work DayMay 15

Join the experienced cyclists fromPax Velo as they lead a convoy towardNAS Patuxent River from both the Cal-laway and Wildewood Shopping Cen-ters, departing at 6:30 a.m. For infoand questions, visit www.paxvelo.com.

Save the date:Earth-friendly events

U.S. Navy photo

From the ChesapeakeConservancy

The Chesapeake Con-servancy recently rec-ognized the designationof the Nanticoke River andits surrounding areas as aSentinel Landscape by theDepartments of Agricul-ture,Defense, and the Inte-rior. Partnering with eachagency, the ChesapeakeConservancy anticipatesthe designation to result insignificant land conserva-tion along the NanticokeRiver, the primary flightpath for aircraft out of NASPatuxent River.The Sentinel Land-

scapes Partnership waslaunched to preserve agri-cultural lands, assist withmilitary readiness, and re-store and protect wildlifehabitat. Sentinel Land-scapes are primarily work-ing or natural lands wherepreserving the workingand rural character of keylandscapes strengthensthe economies of farms,ranches, and forests; con-serves habitat and naturalresources; and protectsvital test and training mis-sions conducted by adja-cent military installations.“The Sentinel Land-

scapes program providesan important way to en-gage partners in proactiveconservation while help-ing ensure the preserva-tion of working landscapesand our military readi-ness,” said Interior Secre-tary Sally Jewell. “Militarylands are often home tosome of our nation’s bestremaining habitat forwildlife, and provide anexcellent opportunity toconserve species that arethreatened or endangered.We congratulate Fort Hua-chuca and NAS Patuxent

River and look forward tofurther collaborative ef-forts like these across thecountry.”Over the past several

years, the ChesapeakeConservancy has part-nered with NAS PatuxentRiver, the U.S. Fish andWildlife Service, the Natu-ral Resources Conserva-tion Service, The Conser-vation Fund, The NatureConservancy, and privatefoundations such as theMt. Cuba Center, to workwith landowners inter-ested in conserving theirlands. The Sentinel Land-scapes Partnership willstrengthen these efforts.“This partnership is a

great example of coordi-nation and collaborationacross the federal govern-ment and with privatepartners, demonstratingthat we can have an im-pact well beyond what asingle partner or agencycan accomplish on itsown,” said AgricultureSecretary Tom Vilsack. “Byconnecting local citizensand organizations with ourshared resources that bestaddress their priorities, weare able to protect workinglands, improve our mili-tary readiness and propelrural economic growth.”“What excites me the

most about this announce-ment,” said John Conger,performing the duties ofAssistant Secretary of De-fense for Energy, Installa-tions and Environment, “ishow this partnership willprotect the test missionsat Pax River and Fort Hua-chuca. The Sentinel Land-scapes will be a magnetfor conservation activities,but the real motivation at

Atlantic Test Ranges selected asdesignated Sentinel Landscape

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By Shawn D. GrahamNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

Navy leaders recently an-nounced the DOD 2015SAAPM theme of “Elimi-nate Sexual Assault: Knowyour part. Do your part.”The effort will focus onraising awareness andhighlighting preventionof sexual violence with anemphasis on bystander in-tervention.“The Program continues

to evolve with new policiesand higher standards,”said Gloria Arteaga, NASPatuxent River Sexual As-sault Response Coordina-tor. “Wemust demand andemphasize to respect ourcore values. We should al-ways respect one another,a simple concept really.”The goal of the Navy’s

Sexual Assault Preventionand Response Program isto prevent and respond tosexual assault, eliminatingit from our ranks througha balance of focused edu-cation, comprehensiveresponse, compassionateadvocacy, and just adjudi-cation in order to promoteprofessionalism, respect,

and trust, while preservingNavy mission readiness.At every level of service,

Sailors must feel comfort-able demonstrating therespect and professional-ism to treat everyone as afellow Sailor, on or off duty,and to intervene if eventsare likely to generate dam-aging or potentially cata-strophic outcomes.“One thing for sure, the

battle against sexual as-sault in themilitary cannotbe fought alone,” Arteaga

said. “Our program de-pends heavily on Sailors tospread the word and helpour affected Sailors andMarines when they needus… if they need us. Aprilis an opportunity to buildon existing momentumto eliminate the crime ofsexual assault and ensureall service members arecommitted to creatingcommand climates of pro-fessionalism, dignity andrespect.”Sailors and commands

can find additional infor-mation, references and re-sources at www.sapr.navy.mil. The website containsturn-key information onorganizing and executingSAAPM events. The web-site also includes resourc-es for victims of sexualassault who want to reachout for information andsupport.Learn more at: www.

sapr.navy.mil, https://www.safehelpline.org/or http://www.navy.mil/sapr/.


rivers. It adds up to a bigimpact on inhabited areas.In fact, 32 percent of litterat storm drains is tobaccoproductsCigarette butts also im-

pact water quality. With ef-

forts to clean up the Chesa-peakeBay and its tributariesamajor focus, it is importantto understand that the littlefilter that gets tossed on theground can be a major con-tributor to water pollution.Cigarette butt litter can alsopose a hazard to animalsand marine life when theymistake filters for food.

BUTTSContinued from 1

By Donna CipolloniNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

Expanding use of renewableenergy and alternativefuels represents one of thefive energy pillars identifiedin the 2013 Naval DistrictWashington (NDW) EnergyPolicy Statement, and aretwo of the key factors to-ward building a sustainablefuture.As technology advances

and these utilities becomemore financially accessible,NDW and Naval FacilitiesEngineering Command(NAVFAC) will further de-velop and implement vari-ous projects at installationsthroughout the region.

Evaluating solar powerNAS Patuxent River and

Joint Base Anacostia Bollinghave both been identified byNational Renewable EnergyLabs as having a potentialfor 17 megawatts of solarphotovoltaic power arrays tobe located on the two instal-lations, noted Karl Bryan,Pax River’s installation en-ergymanager.“The Public Works De-

partment is heading up ateam that includes assetmanagement, environ-mental, energy and tenantcommand representativesto evaluate the potential forapplication of solar powerand to avoid potential im-pact to mission operations,”Bryan explained. “Pres-ently, an environmental as-sessment is being finalizedand we’re moving closer todeciding what can be pro-posed for a solar installationat Pax.”

Targeted energyobjectives/technologiesLaid out in recent White

House Executive Order13693—Planning for Feder-al Sustainability in the NextDecade — all governmentinstallations are to achievethe goal of 25 percent energyreduction and 20 percentwater reduction by the year2025.

The continuing or futureuse of the following technol-ogies will contribute to thatreduction across the Navy,throughout the NDW regionand here aboard Pax River:• Focus on hybrid and

electric vehicles and how tobest leverage their use. Thisincludes hybrid gas/electricvehicles as possible all-pur-pose vehicles (APV) withinthe GSA fleet. NAVFAC isalso exploring procurementoptions outside of the GSAas a fast, cheaper approachto the leased APV fleet• Solar hot water is pres-

ently designed into all Lead-ership in Energy and Envi-ronmental Design (LEED)Silver buildings to accountfor 30 percent of the build-ing’s hot water requirement• Geothermal systems

take advantage of stableground temperature and thenew systems — like thoseimplemented with the En-ergy Savings PerformanceContract at Webster Outly-ing Field — are using simul-taneous heating and coolingground source heat pumps• Solar pre-heated air is

being considered in ventila-tion of buildings that requirelarge amounts of fresh airper hour as a means to re-duce conditioned air losses• Biomass — organic

matter used as fuel — is be-ing investigated, and actionwill be taken to open discus-sions with St. Mary’s Countyauthorities about the po-tential to reduce waste con-tribution to landfills whilegenerating electricity andreducing greenhouse gasesvia reduced waste transpor-tation• Gas absorption chillers

and heat recovery systemswill be looked at in the fu-ture as part of the combinedheating and cooling assem-blies planned to be investi-gated as ameansof reducinggreenhouse gas emissionswhile also increasing avail-able on-site power genera-tion for the base

Exploring renewable energyand alternative fuels

U.S. Navy photo illustration by MC1 Daniel Barker

To report a sexual assault contact your local Sexual Assault Re-sponseCoordinator, your local SAPRVictimAdvocate or call,text, or click www.safehelpline.org/.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention Month

DOD is creating the bufferwe need to protect thesecritical missions.”The Sentinel Land-

scapes designation fur-ther enhances the Chesa-peake Conservancy’s goalof creating a conservedand connected corridor oflands along the Nanticokethat support the region’sincredible biodiversity,working lands culture, andintegrity of the CaptainJohn Smith ChesapeakeNational Historic Trail, thenation’s first historic watertrail.“The Nanticoke is a key

component of the Cap-tain John Smith Chesa-peake National HistoricTrail, and one of the fewregions that Captain JohnSmith could still recog-nize today. We’re veryproud that the Nanticokewas selected as one of thevery first Sentinel Land-scapes in the country. TheConservancy applaudsthe Administration fortheir leadership in de-veloping collaborativeprograms to address theneeds of large landscapeconservation,” Joel Dunn,executive director of the

Chesapeake Conservan-cy, said. “Defending thecountry and defendingthe environment go handin hand.”As part of the new des-

ignation, the SentinelLandscapes Partnershipagencies will supportthe NAS Patuxent RiverSentinel Landscape withongoing technical as-sistance and funding foragricultural easements,buffer lands throughDOD’s Readiness and En-vironmental ProtectionIntegration (REPI) Pro-gram, wetlands enhance-ment and restoration, andtreatment of invasive spe-cies.“This is a win-win for

both the Atlantic TestRanges at NAS PatuxentRiver and the surround-ing environment,” saidCapt. Heidi Fleming, com-manding officer of NavalAir Station Patuxent River.“Designating the Nanti-coke Corridor as a Senti-nel Landscape maintainsour unique flight test andevaluation capabilities atthe Atlantic Test Rangeswhile protecting impor-tant habitats for imperiledwildlife species and pre-serving agricultural landin the area.”“The partnership we’ve

developed between fed-eral and state agencies,nonprofits and localcitizens, has made greatstrides towards protectingthis incredible landscape.The recent designationwill greatly enhance theseefforts by helping us con-nect previously protectedareas and conserve thismosaic of farms and for-ests,” Joanna Ogburn, di-rector of programs for theChesapeake Conservancy,said.The Nanticoke has

long been regarded asone of the most pristineand ecologically signifi-cant watersheds in themid-Atlantic region. Withecosystems ranging fromupland forest to the rareAtlantic white cedar wet-land, the landscape pro-vides habitat for a diversecommunity of plantsand animals. The area ishome to 180 state or glob-ally rare plant speciesand more than 70 animalspecies considered rareor uncommon. It has itsown Nanticoke ImportantBird Area designated byAudubon, and is a largecomponent of the in-ternationally importantChesapeake Bay Estua-rine Ramsar Site, servinglarge concentrations of

migratory waterfowl andNeotropical migratorybirds. The importanceof the area is further evi-denced by the location ofthe U.S. Fish and Wild-life Service’s BlackwaterNational Wildlife Refuge,which recently expandedits boundaries to createthe Nanticoke Unit.The Nanticoke also

forms one of the primarybranches of the CaptainJohn Smith ChesapeakeNational Historic Trail, thenation’s first historic watertrail, and remains cultur-ally significant to threeAmerican Indian tribes.This Sentinel Land-

scape designation com-pliments other recent de-velopments involving theChesapeake ConservancyIn 2008, on the heels of

the establishment of theCaptain John Smith Ches-apeake National HistoricTrail, the U.S. Departmentof the Interior, states ofDelaware and Maryland,and the Chesapeake Con-servancy signed an agree-ment to work togetherto protect the NanticokeRiver. The USFWS, andseveral other conserva-tion organizations subse-quently joined this effort.

Of noteEarth Day 5KRace insupport of SAPR is April23 at the Beach HouseThe annual Sexual As-sault Prevention andResponse (SAPR)Proclamation signing atNAS Patuxent River takeplace, prior to the race.The SAPR Team is alsooffering NAS PAXRiverTenants the opportunityto schedule the SAPRTable Top Exercise atyour command.

ATRContinued from 4


U.S. Navy photos by Shawn Graham

Valerie Conner a Bravo Zulu for her profes-sionalism to Drill Hall patrons.

Natasha Graves a Bravo Zulu for her rapid re-sponse to a driver who was in distress outsidethe base.

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

Laura Monto receives a Letter of Apprecia-tion from Capt. Heidi Fleming superior per-formance as the food and beverage directorat NAS Pax River from October 2011 to April2015.

U.S. Navy photo

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Reynolds, left,pins the new rank onto Maj. Kyle Hollis’ uniformduring Hollis’ April 1 promotion ceremony atNAS Patuxent River. Hollis is the Safety Capa-bility manager and Avionics Component Im-provement Program (AvCIP) integrated prod-uct team lead for the Air Combat ElectronicsProgram Office (PMA-209).

U.S. Navy photo by Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd ClassJustin Frialde

Cmdr. Timothy Burke, left, Air Test and Evalu-ation Squadron (HX) 21 commanding officer,places an officer’s combination cover atop thehead of Ensign Mobolaji Popoola. Popoola,also assigned to HX-21 was commissionedApril 1 at Rivers Edge Catering and Confer-ence Center.

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

BJ Waldron receives a Letter of Apprecia-tion from Capt. Heidi Fleming superior per-formance as the Child Development CenterDirector and Child and Youth Program Installa-tion Director at NAS Pax River from November2012 to April 2015.

ACCOLADES AROUND THE AIR STATION

Capt. Heidi Fleming, NAS commanding officer, recognized numerous NAS staff withawards and Bravo Zulus during command quarters March 27 at Center Stage Theater:

Mark, a military working dog(MWD), along with his partnerMaster at Arms 2nd Class JohnMelendez, conducted a sweepof Building 409, March 29. Asa partner in everyday militarywork, MWDs have proven ver-satile and loyal. Dogs chasesuspects, track them if theyare hidden, and guard themwhen they are caught. They aretrained to respond viciously iftheir handler is attacked, andotherwise not to react at all un-less they are commanded to doso by their handler. Some dogsare also trained in drug and ex-plosive detection as well.

Pax welcomes new military working dog

SECNAVdirected that brighter, longer-lasting andmore energy-efficientlighting be installed on U.S. Navy ships under construction as part of astrategy designed to help increase these ships’ time on-station, decreasetime spent onmaintenance, and prevent shipboad injuries.

SECNAV directs Navyto expand use of LEDs

By Emily FunderburkNAVAIRTotal Force(AIR 7.3) CommunicationsSupport

Mentors can lend a hand upalong the way as you climbthe career ladder.That’s what 24 developing

NAVAIR leaders learned froma panel of NAVAIR seniorleaders March 23-27 as partof a NAVAIR Leadership De-velopment Program (NLDP)Washington Arena Seminarclass, the second in a series offive classes NLDP memberstake over a period of three tofive years.Mentoring is a develop-

mental relationship thatpairs an experienced person(mentor) with a less expe-rienced person (mentee).NAVAIR Commander ViceAdm. David Dunaway wrotein his “2014 Commander’sGuidance” that a top priorityis to “prepare people for thefuture,” which includes men-toring.“Mentoring is a key princi-

ple thatwe integrated into ev-ery part of NLDP,” said JennyRussell, NLDP director. “Wefeel that having NLDP par-ticipants hear directly fromNAVAIR and the Departmentof the Navy senior leaders onhowmentoring affected theircareer is paramount to thesuccess of their journey.”One such lesson is that you

do not have to be limited tojust onementor.“Most of our guest briefers

expressed their use of morethan one mentor, whether itbe formally or informally,”saidNLDPparticipant Roder-ick Dailey. “Because themen-toring relationship focuseson developing the menteeprofessionally and personal-ly, you can require more thanone mentor throughout yourprofessional career.”For Dailey, a mentor is “a

more seasoned person lead-ing someone less experi-enced in much the same wayteachers facilitate learning,”he explained.Cmdr. Martin Rumrill, an

NLDP participant, said theexperience you learn frommentors is perhaps the mostimportant step to becominga leader.

“Experience is, by far, thebest teacher, and what betterway to learn than through theexperiences and wisdom ofothers?” he said.Karl Gutekunst, agreed,

saying, “Mentoring is an in-valuable tool for gaining can-did insight into the challeng-es of leadership and gaininga perspective otherwise notobtained in my routine du-ties.”As a young engineer just

starting out, Kathleen Don-nelly, now the director ofNAVAIR’s Support Equip-ment and Aircraft LaunchandRecovery EquipmentDe-partment, said she benefitedfrommentoring.“Mentoring is critical in

helping to develop self-con-fidence in new employeesand apprentices,” she said.“When a mentor lends aword of support and encour-agement, it can go a long waytoward shaping the directionamentee takeswithhis or hercareer.”The panel also touched on

the characteristics of success-ful leaders, including:. Self-awareness. Balance. Courage. Accountability. Values. Passion. Communication. Approachability. Being responsible

for your own inclusion. Understanding the

organizational cultureEstablished in 2007, NA-

VAIR’s mentoring programoffers speed and group men-

toring, training, a playbookand an online tool, iMentor,to help match mentors andmentees. Currently, there are5,300 NAVAIR civilians, in-cluding NLDP participants,registered in iMentor.In addition to mentoring,

the class, which was heldat the NAVAIR WashingtonLiaison Office in Arlington,Virginia, gave a practicalintroduction to the interac-tion, political influences andcommunication challengesbetweenNAVAIR, theDepart-mentof theNavyandDepart-ment of Defense. Employeesparticipated in book club dis-cussions, attended a sessionon stress management andbuilding resilience, touredthe Pentagon and learnedabout Emergenetics, a toolused to analyze individualthinking attributes.

About the NLDPThe newest NLDP group

includes 72 employees who,in addition to taking leader-ship training classes such asthis one,will partake indevel-opmental assignments, cre-ate individual developmentplans, shadow senior leaders,attend leadership and diver-sity events andbuild aprofes-sional network.Learn more about NLDP

and NAVAIR’s other traininganddevelopmental programsat www.navair.navy.mil/jobs/training.html.

Emily Funderburk providescontract communication sup-port as an employee of Bow-head Professional Solutions,LLC.

New leaders learn the value of mentoring

U.S. Navy photo by Jenny Russell

Kathleen Donnelly, director, Support Equipment and AircraftLaunch and Recovery Equipment Department, left, and NA-VAIR Leadership Development Program participant JuneBrooks practice mentoring at the Washington Arena Seminarclass March 23-27 in Arlington, Va.

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

Thursday, April 16, 2015 Tester 7

Timothy Franklin a Letter of Appreciation forimproving the quality of life of unaccompaniedhousing residents.

Navy Counselor 1st Class Kristy Horne a Let-ter of Commendation for her selection as NASPatuxent River Sailor of theQuarter, First Quar-ter, Fiscal Year 2015.

Keairria Carey a Letter of Appreciation for im-proving the quality of life of unaccompaniedhousing residents.

James Jones a Letter of Appreciation for im-proving the quality of life of unaccompaniedhousing residents.

James Franklin a Letter of Appreciation forimproving the quality of life of unaccompaniedhousing residents.

Electronics Technician2ndClassBrianCamp-bell receives aNavyandMarineCorpsAchieve-mentMedal duringNASawardsquartersMarch26, 2015, for exemplary service asmin-iature/microminiature (2M) supervisor atNASPatuxentRiver fromApril 2012 toApril 2015.

Electronics Technician 1st Class Kyle Harris aNavy andMarine Corps AchievementMedalfor exemplary service while serving as air traf-fic control communications technician at NASPatuxent River fromMay 2012 toMarch 2015.

Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jordan Vick-ers a Letter of Commendation for exemplaryservice completing 2,100 hours of electronicmaintenance and repair.

Dexter Hutcherson a Letter of Appreciation forimproving the quality of life of unaccompaniedhousing residents.

Darryl Romer a Letter of Appreciation for im-proving the quality of life of unaccompaniedhousing residents.

Culinary Specialist 2ndClass Ken Landers aLetter of Appreciation for improving the qualityof life of unaccompanied housing residents.

Brian Hayden a Letter of Appreciation for im-proving the quality of life of unaccompaniedhousing residents.

Aviation Boatswain’sMate Airman TaquonnaLittle a Letter of Commendation for her selec-tion as NAS Patuxent River Bluejacket of theQuarter, First Quarter, Fiscal Year 2015.

Air Traffic Controller 2ndClass JosephSomers a Letter of Commendation for his se-lection as NAS Patuxent River Junior Sailor oftheQuarter, First Quarter, Fiscal Year 2015.

Lt. Jonathan Zisko a Bravo Zulu for his re-sponse to a heating failure in Building 401.

Air Traffic Controller 2ndClassMatthew Eu-banks a Bravo Zulu for his response to dam-age of a fire suppression systemwatermainpipe in Building 103.

Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Ivan Sanchez aBravo Zulu for his response to damage of a firesuppression systemwatermain pipe in Build-ing 103.

Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Justin Brown aBravo Zulu for his response to damage of a firesuppression systemwatermain pipe in Build-ing 103.

Adaryll Ferguson a Letter of Appreciation forimproving the quality of life of unaccompaniedhousing residents.

ACCOLADES AROUND THE AIR STATION CONTINUED

Thursday, April 166:30 p.m.,Run All Night(Rated: R, 2 hrs.)

Brooklyn mobster and pro-lific hit man, Jimmy Conlon, onceknown as The Gravedigger, hasseen better days. Longtime bestfriend of mob boss, Shawn Ma-guire, Jimmy, now 55, is hauntedby the sins of his past-as well asa dogged police detective who’sbeen one step behind Jimmy for30 years. Lately, it seems Jimmy’sonly solace can be found at thebottom of a whiskey glass. Butwhen Jimmy’s estranged son,Mike, becomes a target, Jimmymust make a choice betweenthe crime family he chose andthe real family he abandonedlong ago. With Mike on the run,Jimmy’s only penance for his pastmistakes may be to keep his sonfrom the same fate Jimmy is cer-tain he’ll face himself at the wrongend of a gun. Now, with nowheresafe to turn, Jimmy just has onenight to figure out exactly wherehis loyalties lie and to see if hecan finally make things right.

Friday, April 176:30 p.m.,The Divergent Series: Insurgent(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 59 mins.)

This film raises the stakes forTris as she searches for allies andanswers in the ruins of a futuristicChicago. Tris and Four are now

fugitives on the run, hunted byJeanine (Winslet), the leader ofthe power-hungry Erudite elite.Racing against time, they mustfind out what Tris’s family sac-rificed their lives to protect, andwhy the Erudite leaders will doanything to stop them. Hauntedby her past choices but desperateto protect the ones she loves, Tris,with Four at her side, faces oneimpossible challenge after anoth-er as they unlock the truth aboutthe past and ultimately the futureof their world.

9:10 p.m.,Get Hard(Rated: R, 1 hr. 40 mins.)

When millionaire hedge fundmanager James is nailed for fraudand bound for a stretch in SanQuentin, the judge gives him 30days to get his affairs in order.Desperate, he turns to Darnell toprep him for a life behind bars. Butdespite James’ one-percenter as-sumptions, Darnell is a hard-work-ing small business owner who hasnever received a parking ticket,let alone been to prison. Together,the two men do whatever it takesfor James to “get hard” and, in theprocess, discover how wrong theywere about a lot of things — in-cluding each other.

Saturday, April 184 p.m., Cinderella(Rated: PG, 1 hr. 53 mins.)

The story follows the fortunes

of young Ella whose merchantfather remarries following thetragic death of her mother. Keento support her loving father, Ellawelcomes her new stepmotherLady Tremaine and her daugh-ters Anastasia and Drizella intothe family home. But when Ella’sfather suddenly and unexpectedlypasses away, she finds herself atthe mercy of a jealous and cruelnew family. Ella could easily be-gin to lose hope. Yet, despite thecruelty inflicted upon her, Ella isdetermined to honor her mother’sdying words and to “have courageand be kind.” And then there is thedashing stranger she meets in thewoods. Unaware that he is reallya prince, not merely an employeeat the palace, Ella finally feels shehas met a kindred soul.

6:30 p.m.,The Divergent Series: Insurgent(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 59 mins.)

9:10 p.m.,Get Hard(Rated: R, 1 hr. 40 mins.)

Sunday, April 192 p.m.,Little BoyFree Sneak Preview(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 46 mins.)

The inspirational story of a7-year-old boy who is willing todo whatever it takes to end WorldWar II so he can bring his fatherhome. The story reveals the inde-

scribable love a father has for hislittle boy and the love a son hasfor his father.

**First come first served. Ad-mission begins at 1 p.m.**

No camera phones, camcord-ers or any other recording devicesare permitted in the theater, thisincludes tablets and hand heldgaming systems that have a cam-era.

Monday, April 20 andTuesday, April 21

Theater is not open

Wednesday, April 226:30 p.m.,The Divergent Series: Insurgent(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 59 mins.)

Sunday, May 102:00 p.m.,Pitch Perfect 2Free Sneak Preview(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 55 mins.)

Collegiate a cappella groupthe Barden Bellas enter into aninternational competition that noAmerican team has ever won.

**First come first served. Ad-mission begins at 1 p.m.**

No camera phones, camcord-ers or any other recording devicesare permitted in the theater, thisincludes tablets and hand heldgaming systems that have a cam-era.


ON BASEPax River Legal Office Closure

The Patuxent River Legal Officeis closed: April 17, 23 and 24. Formore information, call 301-342-7510.

Building 409 Sidewalk WorkRoadwork, sidewalk and curb re-

pair at Building 409 has closed thefront parking lot and the side drivesbetween buildings 409 and 460. Tominimize impact, work is being donein three phases and should be com-pleted in May. Only two entrancedoors are open at a time. All workis dependent on weather and theschedule could change.

Stuff the Bus Food Drive9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 18Pax River Commissary parkinglot

St. Nicholas Chapel Youth Groupand other volunteers will be collect-ing food donations for three localpantries.

Leatherneck 5K9 a.m. May 2Old Officers Club, near the golfcourse

Route: 3.1 mile course out andback along Cedar point road from thegolf course to the fishing pier.Regis-tration: On Active.com (http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2103120 ) or in person at the Ma-rineAviation Detachment. Cost is $30and includes T-Shirt, finisher’s medaland food. Open to all ages, militaryand civilians. Individuals without baseaccess must make arrangementswith the event coordinator prior tothe event. Contact Daniel Hagartyat 301-342-7776 or [email protected].

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

hidden Gnorman the gnome. Any-one spotting Gnorman can [email protected] or phone301-342-4163 now through 5 p.m.Friday, and include a brief descrip-

tion of where he’s located. Onename is drawn from all entries andwins a Center Stage Theater movieticket. The same person cannot winmore than once per month. Unfortu-nately, our regular layout artist wenton vacation last week and, appar-ently, Gnorman went with her – ashe did not appear in the April 9 is-sue. Sorry about that.

OFF BASEHolocaust RemembranceEvent6:30 p.m. April 18thCongregation Sha’are Shalom,18 Henry Ford Circle, Waldorf

Join us to hear Irene (Fogel)Weiss, a volunteer with the U.S.Holocaust Memorial Museum, whosurvived the Munkács ghetto, theAuschwitz-Birkenau and Ravens-brück concentration camps. Des-sert reception to follow. Register byemailing [email protected].

Safe Surfing in the Digital Era2:30-4:30 p.m. April 23Engility Corp., 22290 ExplorationDrive, Lexington Park

The Patuxent Partnership in col-laboration with Air Combat Effective-ness Consulting Group (ACE) hoststhis presentation. From Sony Picturesto government, health care and finan-cial institutions – websites are vulner-able to attack. Free, but registrationis requested ; email www.paxpartner-ship.org.

St. Nicholas ChapelService ScheduleProtestant Services•Worship 11a.m.Sunday•Men’sDiscipleship 6-7:30 p.m.SundayReligiousProgrammingCenter•Women’sStudy 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdayand10-11:30 a.m. Thursday ReligiousProgrammingCenterCatholic Services•Mass5p.m.Sundays

News BriefsCenter 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

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Fleet and Family Support CenterAll classes are held at the Fleet

and Family Support Center inBuilding 2090 off Bundy Road un-less otherwise noted. Classes areopen to active-duty and retired mil-itary and Reservists. Reservationsare necessary and can be made atFFSC or by calling 301-342-4911.

ClassesPlaygroup at Glenn Forest Com-munity Center: 10-11 a.m. April16, 23 and 30Infant Massage at Glenn ForestCommunity Center: 9-9:45 a.m.April 161-2-3 Magic (three consecutiveclasses): Noon to 2 p.m. April21 and 28SAPR Refresher Training: 1-3p.m. April 28

Command FinancialSpecialist Training (CFS)8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 13-17

CFS training is designed toprovide financial education andtraining counseling and informa-tion referral at the command level.To qualify for this CFS training thecandidate must be E-6 or above,highly motivated and financiallystable. Trained individuals will rep-resent their command and provideeducation at the command level.If you have any questions aboutsigning up for the class, contactJim Walsh at the Fleet and familySupport Center at 301-342-5442.No cost. Local orders required.

Ready Navywww.ready.navy.mil

Spring has sprung, and haz-ardous weather conditions areright around the corner! If youwould like an information packeton how to prepare for hurricanes,

severe Weather, and other poten-tial emergencies, stop by the Fleetand Family Support center to get afree information bag.

Clinical Counseling ServicesClinical Counseling services

can directly improve the quality oflife of service members and theirfamily by addressing the stressorsfacing today’s military. To make anappointment with a counselor, call301-342-4911 or 202-685-6019.

Exceptional Family MemberProgram (EFMP)

EFMP is a DOD program thataddresses the special needs ofmilitary families. Sailors with anexceptional family member -- afamily member with special needssuch as a medical or educationaldisability -- are encouraged to en-roll in the EFMP so the Navy cando its part in caring for EFM needs.Email James Lettner at [email protected].

Financial Counseling ServicesThe Personal Financial Educa-

tor can help individuals and fami-lies in managing their finances,resolving financial problems and toreach long-term goals. Take con-trol of your finances and make anappointment with a counselor bycalling 301-342-5442.

Find Your CommandOmbudsman

Find out who your Ombudsmanis. Visit www.ombudsmanregistry.org, click on “Contact Your Om-budsman” and follow the prompts,or call 301-757-1861 to speak withthe NAS Patuxent River Ombuds-man Coordinator.

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

River’s EdgeMother’s Day BrunchMay 10 at the River’s EdgeSeatings available at 11:30 a.m.,12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Treat Mom and your family to adelicious and bountiful buffet at Riv-er’s Edge! Open to all with base ac-cess. Adults: $21.95, Children 6-11:$10.95, 5 and younger: $3; Membercoupons are redeemable for thisevent. Gratuity not included. Reser-vations required, call 301-342-3656.

River’s Edge Lunch BusThe River’s Edge Shuttle Bus

drives out to ATR, Buildings 2187,2185, the Clinic/Moffet Building,Frank Knox Bldg., Presidential Helo,and Test Pilot School to pick up pas-sengers looking to get out of theiroffice for a great lunch without theworry of losing their parking spot!View the shuttle schedule at www.cnic.navy.mil/riversedge/.

NRC SolomonsLearn to Swim Registration(make up and late registration)9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 18

Registration takes place at theAdventure Zone and resumes onMemorial Day Weekend at the Riv-erside Aquatics Complex during nor-mal hours of operation.

Customized CreationsPaint N’ Party5-8 p.m. May 21 at the Bald EaglePub

Cost: $35 per person. All ma-

terials are included in the price.This program is open to all withbase access ages 21 and older.We will be painting a beautifulseahorse. Wine and drinks avail-able to purchase from the bar. ThePub will open 30 minutes prior tothe class for patrons to orderfood and drinks. Register at Cus-tomized Creations by May 13. Formore information call CustomizedCreations.

ITTRichmond NASCAR SprintCup Series OfferPurchase a NASCAR Sprint CupSeries ticket and get:

•Admission to Toyota MilitaryHospitality area located in the Am-phitheater on race day — limited tofirst 1,500 participants — where youcan enjoy: Refreshments, specialappearances, complimentary Mili-tary Appreciation Pre-Race Pit Passthat is valid from 2-6:30 p.m.; timeand weather permitting.

Tickets available at www.rir.com/salute please select your base as“NAS Patuxent River”.

Garden Plot RentalsAvailable Now!

Plot size: 30’x75’; $30 plus a $15refundable clean up deposit chargedfor each plot rented. For more infor-mation, contact the ITT office.

Great Wolf Lodge SpecialJune 26 (cutoff date is May 22)

Cost: $412 for a two-night stayin a family suite that sleeps six. In-cludes six waterpark passes and $8in arcade tokens.

Drill HallSummer HoursWeekdays 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.Saturdays and holidays 9 a.m. to 5p.m.Sundays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Earth Day 5K Run/3K Walkin support of SAPR11 a.m. April 23 at the MWRBeach House

Celebrate the Earth by beingactive and getting outside! Raceis free to participate in and t-shirtsare available for $12, $14 for XXL.Register at the Sports and FitnessOffice in the Drill Hall or the day ofthe event.

Ballroom Dancing6-8 p.m. Thursdays, beginningApril 23Cost: $48 per person. Registerat the Sports and Fitness Office.

Health & Fitness Expo10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7 at theDrill Hall

Enjoy some light refreshmentswhile gathering information on lo-cal programs, receiving healthscreenings, and trying out a groupexercise class for Free! This eventis open to all with base access. Formore information, please contactthe Fitness Coordinator at 301-342-5449.

Rassieur Youth CenterCo-ed Teen Lock-In5-10 p.m. April 17

Cost: $2 per teen. During ex-tended hours, teens are invited tocome participate in fun activities,including a Nerf battle, within the

Teen Center. The theme of thislock-in is glow-in-the dark, so weencourage teens to wear neon col-ors. Teens need to bring their ownNerf gear; it will not be supplied.Food and refreshments will be pro-vided! All participating teens musthave updated 2015 Open Rec-reation Teen Center registrationpackets on file. If you are a teennot currently enrolled in the OpenRec Program, registration packetsare available at the Rassieur YouthCenter and can be filled out uponarrival by your sponsor (parent/guardian).

Family Cooking Night6:30-8 p.m. April 24Fee: $2 per person

Come enjoy making taco saladand homemade salsa as a family.This is a great opportunity to bondand spend time together! Registerat the front desk or call 301-342-1694 by the Wednesday prior.

Navy Flying ClubPrivate Pilot Ground School5-8 p.m. MondaysBuilding 2189 auditorium

The Patuxent River Navy Fly-ing Club is offering Private PilotGround School until May. Thecourse meets the requirementsfor the FAA knowledge test and forNavy Continuous Learning credits.For more information or to enroll inthe course, contact Joe Dziewit at301-862-1110, or come to the Cluboffice located behind and next tothe Post Office on base.

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Around TownMaster Gardener Clinicsat the Library

All three St. Mary’s County li-brary branches will host “ Ask aMaster Gardener” plant clinicsthrough spring and into summer:10 a.m. to noon., starting April 18,first and third Saturdays of eachmonth at Charlotte Hall branch;11 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting April 21,first and third Tuesdays at Lexing-ton Park branch; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,starting April 28, second and fourthTuesdays, Leonardtown branch.

Cosmos Gallery Talk:Life on the Space Shuttle1-2:30 p.m. April 19Annmarie Sculpture Gardenand Arts Center

Join NAVAIR flight test engi-neer, Laura Slovey, discussingher experience with the SpaceShuttle program. Learn about dailylife aboard the shuttle and whathappens when things don’t go asplanned.

Bay-CSS Run, Walk, Roll7 a.m. registration; 8 a.m. eventApril 25Old Statehouse, St Mary’s City

Please join Bay CommunitySupport Services, Inc. for the 3rdAnnual Bay-CSS Walk, Run andRoll to support the vital programsand services it provides to peoplewith disabilities in Maryland. Toavoid long registration lines andfor $5.00 off the registration fee of$25.00, participants may registeronline. Find the link at www.bayc-ss.org. Three courses to choosefrom; children 12 and under free.

Wrestling Event/Meetand Greet11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 25Patuxent River VFW Post 2632,California

Fans can meet and get auto-graphed photos of Duck Dynastycharacter, Mountain Man; formerWCW and WWE pro wrestler, BuffBagwell; Lucha Underground TVstar, Shane Strickland, and all of theTV stars of Ground Xero Wrestling.Cost: $20. Also, beginning around1:30 p.m. is the television tapingof Ground Xero Wrestling vs. a prowrestling school based out of Ridge,Md. and Richmond, Va. Ticketsbegin at $15. Bring a donation ofcanned food and receive $5 off. Pur-chase tickets at the VFW, at www.gogxw.com or phone 301-872-4356for information.

• Discover other fun, interest-ing and educational things todo and places to go through-out the area by 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

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

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Valid at Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall locations on April 18, 2015, only. Discount applies to regularpriced items, excludes sale and coupon items, power tools, licenses, gift cards and Weber© brandedproducts. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit 1 per customer, while supplies last. Otherrestrictions apply; see store for details.

Valid at Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall locations on April 19, 2015, only. Discount only applies to regularpriced and in-stock merchandise. Not valid on online, sale or clearance priced merchandise, Weber©branded products, power equipment, in-store services, or previously purchased merchandise. Otherrestrictions apply; see store for details. Maximum discount is $15. Limit one per customer.

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Just Reduced - RidgeGreat starter home, 2 bd. 1 ba, Shows like anew home. Includes: shed, fireplace, reardeck and lots of extras.MLS# SM8535288 $159,900

Just Listed - Valley LeeHuge 5 bd, 3 ba, Handicapped accessibleIncludes: Zoned RCL, another home can beplaced on the property 3.18 acres, deck onrear. Great Lot with commercial potential.MLS# SM8565786 $249,900

Just Reduced - HollywoodSplit Foyer, 4 bd, 3 ba, 6 acres, family room,huge deck on rear, wood floors, recentlyremodeled.MLS# SM8319935 $275,000

Lexington Park - SpanishVilla3 car garage, 5 bd, 5 ba, 14+ acres, woodfloors throughout, Pool, decks, Granite,unfinished basement, shows like new.MLS# SM8434863 $690,000

Hollywood, WaterfrontJust Reduced5 bd, 4 ba, nice pier, deck, gormet kitchen,fire place, cathederal ceilings, finishedbasement, Short Sale, sold as is.MLS# SM8571309 $550,000

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