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By John Joyce,NSWC DahlgrenDivision CorporateCommunications

Eighty-two individualsand 18 groups were hon-ored with 21 different Navyand Dahlgren Divisionawards as the Naval SurfaceWarfare Center DahlgrenDivision (NSWCDD) heldits annual honor awardsceremony on May 7.

“We are recognizing in-dividuals and groups whoshare a commitment to ex-cellence in executing theimportant work we do insupport of NSWC DahlgrenDivision, the Navy and our

community,” NSWCDDCommander Capt. Brian

Durant told more than 220military and civilian per-

Awardees honored for continuing NSWC Dahlgren’s heritage ofsupporting Warfighters with innovative technological solutions

See Awards, Page 5

From NSWC IHEODTD Pub-lic Affairs

Naval Surface Warfare CenterIndian Head Explosive OrdnanceDisposal Technology Division(NSWC IHEODTD) celebrated thepeople, history and achievementsof the former Naval ExplosiveOrdnance Disposal TechnologyDivision (NAVEODTECHDIV) ina ceremony at the Naval SupportFacility Indian Head, Stump NeckAnnex, on May 16.

The event recognized the merg-er of former NAVEODTECHDIV toformer NSWC Indian Head Divi-sion as NSWC IHEODTD; and rec-ognized both those who have pro-vided - and those who continue toprovide - an uninterrupted flow ofproducts, services, solutions andsupport to the EOD warfighter.

Deputy Assistant Secretary ofthe Navy (Expeditionary Programsand Logistics Management) Officeof the Assistant Secretary of theNavy (Research, Development &Acquisition), Tom Dee, served asspecial guest speaker for the cere-mony. Dee served as commandingofficer of NAVEODTECHDIV fromJuly 2003 to October 2006, beforejoining the civil service in 2007.

“It is such a pleasure for me tobe here today, and to have beenassociated with this Commandfor the past two decades and withthe EOD community for the pastthree,” said Dee. “Since 1942, youhave been at the forefront of our

nation’s efforts to confront con-temporary threats to our security.So let me congratulate each Sailor,Soldier, Marine, Airman, civilian

and family member of this Com-mand for what you’ve done overthe past 70 years, and what youwill do as we begin the next 70

years of providing the best analyti-cal and technical support to theJoint Services EOD Community.”

The event also served as a re-union of sorts, as more than 150guests - including former civilianand military members - were wel-comed.

Master of Ceremonies, Lt.Cmdr. John Laney, welcomedguests and reminded everyone ofthe occasion’s purpose. “Today werecognize the achievements of theformer NAVEODTECHDIV, andcelebrate a mission that has neverdiminished in importance, andcontinues on as part of the mergedNaval Surface Warfare Center In-dian Head Explosive OrdnanceDisposal Technology Division,”said Laney. “In fact, this mission isas critical now as ever before, andwill remain imperative as long asthere are joint EOD warfighters tosupport. It is only fitting that wepause and reflect upon the richhistory and heritage of this com-mand and its people.”

Laney recounted the history ofExplosive Ordnance Disposal, andpointed out that it was an out-growth of the United Kingdom’sexperience at the beginning ofWorld War II, during Germany’sBlitz on Britain, where tons ofmines and bombs were dropped.

“About one-tenth of the minesand bombs were purposely fused,not to detonate until from one to

Ceremony recognizes EOD people, history, achievements

Department of Defense archive photo by LCpl Bobby J. Segovia.

An explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician, among Ma-rines and soldiers attached to Combat Logistics Battalion 8,2d Marine Logistics Group, stages unexploded ammunition atCamp Fallujah. The EOD technicians were preparing the ord-nance for destruction.

See Ceremony, Page 8

Michael Pompeii (center)holds the Dahlgren Awardplaque after he was con-gratulated by Capt. BrianDurant, Naval SurfaceWarfare Center Dahl-gren Division (NSWCDD)Commander, and DennisMcLaughlin, NSWCDDTechnical Director at thecommand’s annual HonorAwards Ceremony. Pom-peii was commendedfor shaping Dahlgren’sChemical, Biological andRadiological Defensecapabilities which haveexpanded NSWCDD’s ca-pabilities to research, de-velop and field revolution-ary systems of systems tothe Sailor, Department ofDefense and the nation.

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NSASP marked Earth Day with a series ofgreen-minded events on and off Naval SupportFacilities Dahlgren and Indian Head. On April

22, NSASP executive officer Cmdr. Chris Zayatzplanted a native willow oak tree at NSF IndianHead alongside members of the installation’sEnvironmental Office. At NSF Dahlgren, theEarth Day Fair highlighted green technology

and the importance of recycling. Students fromDahlgren School constructed solar ovens andshowed off their creativity by making art from

plastic bottle caps. At Caledon State Park, a fewmiles away from NSF Dahlgren, base person-nel joined with members of the community forthe park’s annual Trash to Art Contest on April26. Volunteers from the base included servicemembers, Navy civilians, military spouses and

children; by the end of the event, volunteersremoved more than 1,100 pounds of refuse-ev-erything from bottles to crab pots to tires-from

the Potomac River shoreline. They used the col-lected trash to create some inspirational and

innovative works of art.

Earth Day Events at Naval Support Activity South Potomac

U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos

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The Naval Support Activi-ty South Potomac Big Gun ofthe Week and Rocket of theWeek awards recognize out-standing employees at NavalSupport Facilities Dahlgrenand Indian Head, respec-tively, for the hard work anddedication they display on adaily basis. Congratulationsto this week’s recipients!

Big GunandRocket ofthe Week

Rocket of the Week:Lt. Alvin Thompson

Big Gun of the Week:Cpl. Bonita Fulcher

Naval SupportActivity South

Potomac recognizedthe contributions

of volunteers inceremonies at Naval

Support FacilitiesDahlgren and Indian

Head, on April 28and 29, respectively.The annual ceremo-

nies recognize theefforts of volunteers

in giving their timeand talents through

the various Fleet andFamily Readiness

quality of lifeprograms. The volun-

teer programsprovide an opportu-

nity for individuals togain valuable, mean-

ingful volunteerexperience where

they can share theirtime and skills. Volun-

teers may berecruited, inter-

viewed, selectedand trained to

work in suchareas as reception,

tax services,or special projects.

The volunteerprogram helps

to provide optimumservice and valuable

resources to thecommand, our

military membersand their families.

NSASP recognizes FFR volunteers at appreciation ceremonies

NSF Indian Head Fleet and Family Readiness volunteers

NSF Dahlgren Fleet and Family Readiness volunteers

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DahlgrenHealth and Wellness Fair

AHealthandWellnessFairwill beheldon June4 from10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the Parade Field. Over 30 vendors willbe present, including exercise groups, yoga and martialarts programs and the base clinic doing health assess-ments. Demonstrations will be held on the main stage.NSASPNavyBallCommitteewill have lunch for sale. Thisevent is free andopen to allwith base access.

First Friday Range ToursNaval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

(NSWCDD) Range Operations Center (ROC) is pleasedto announce a revamped First Friday Range Tour opento all civilian employees, military and contractors at NSFDahlgren (noguests, please). The tourwill runon thefirstFriday of each month from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The focus ofthe tour is to provide participants awareness and insightof NSWCDD’s dynamic test and evaluation ranges andcapabilities. The tourbeginsatB.997 (RangeControl) 2ndfloorconferenceroomwithabrief introductionandvideo.PleasecontactBeverlyReedat653-7993orBeverly.a.reed.ctr@navy.mil to signup.

Support the NSASP Navy Birthday BallTheNSASPNavyBirthdayBall has several fundraisers

scheduled to benefit this year’s event. Buy Krispy Kremeon Thursday, June 15 at various locations across NSFDahlgren.Burgerburnsare scheduled for June3at JWAC,and June 4 at theHealth andWellness Fair. A golf tourna-ment is scheduled forMay29 at theGauntletGolf Club inFredericksburg. Cost is $70 and all proceeds benefit the2014NSASPNavyBirthdayBall. Emailbminiuk@jwac.milor jwelborn@jwac.mil to sign up. TheNavy Ball Commit-tee is also seeking volunteers to help support the ball. Formore information, visitwww.navyball.org.

Worship Schedule for Dahlgren ChapelRoman Catholic Mass, every Friday at 12 p.m.,

Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m.Protestant Worship, every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Indian Head“Treasures” Thrift Store Needs Donations

The Indian Head Thrift Store “Treasures” is openon Tuesdays from10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store is locatedat 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. Donations ofgently used items are currently being accepted.

T&J Barbeque truck at IH and Stump NeckEnjoy delicious T&J Barbeque at NSF Indian Head

on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from approximately11 a.m. to 1 p.m., next to the library, and at the NSFIndianHead StumpNeck Annex on Tuesday, from ap-proximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., next to Building 2195.

To publish information on your event or programunder “Base Happenings,” contact Andrew Revelos at540-653-6012 or email at arevelos@gazette.net.

Base Happenings

Aquatics Center540-653-8088

Memorial Day Weekend at the PoolMay 24-26 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eligible patrons include

all with base access. Not planning to travel for the holidayweekend? Stop by the Aquatics Center and cool off in the pool!Please note the special hours for Memorial Day weekend.

Cannonball Lanes540-653-7327

Youth Learn to BowlJune 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eligible patrons include all

children, ages 5 to 12, with base access. Cost: $7.50 per child,which includes two games and shoes. Bowling instructionwill be provided for those learning to bowl!

Craftech540-653-1730

Beginner’s Lead Glass ClassJune 5-26 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eligible patrons in-

clude all with base access. Cost $80.00, which includes allmaterials and use of equipment. This is a 4 week class,meeting once a week, which will teach you the basics of leadglass. You will create a panel using the lead glass techniqueslearned in class. Please register no later than June 2nd.

General Library540-653-7474

Storytime at the Library - FREEEvery Friday in April at 10 a.m. Eligible patrons include

all with base access. Join us at the library every Friday for astory and a craft!

One-on-One Computer Help - FREEJune 3 by appointment only. Eligible patrons include all

with base access. Need help with a certain computer pro-gram? Don’t know where to start? Sign up for a 30 minute,one-on-one session at the library, to work on whateveryou’d like. Please call on the previous Friday to make an ap-pointment for training on the upcoming Tuesday.

Liberty Center540-653-7277

Memorial Day Cookout - FREEMay 26. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/Un-

accompanied Active DutyMilitary. Celebrate Memorial Dayat Liberty. Relax, play games, watch movies and best of all– a cookout!

Domino’s Pizza Night - FREEMay 27 at 4 p.m. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6

Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Watch yourfavorite movies, relax and enjoy FREE pizza!!

Fitness Center540-653-8580

Cancer Survivor 1.5m Run/Walk - FREEJune 2 at 8 a.m. at the Dahlgren Fitness Track. Eligible

patrons include all with base access. Come out to share yoursupport for all of the cancer survivors. Walk to celebrateyour story or to share the story of a family member or friend.

540-653-7336Friday and Saturday: 7 p.m. Showings

Price of ShowsCivilians - $5; AD, Retired, Reserve, FamilyMem-bers (E7 - above) $4; AD, Reserve, FamilyMembers(E6 - below) - $2.50; Child (6-11) - $2; Child (5 andunder) - Free; Tickets for amovie shown in 3-D arean additional $1

Friday, May 23rd, 7 p.m.Rio 2 (3D)* G

Saturday, May 24th, 7 p.m.Draft Day PG-13

Friday, May 30th, 7 p.m.Oculus R

Saturday, May 31st, 7 p.m.Transcendence PG-13

MovieTheater

MWR Highlights

See MWR, Page 11

sonnel at the University of MaryWashington Dahlgren campus.“What you are going to hear inthe sound bites reflects a lot ofhard work and accomplishmentsover the past year. This is why Iam honored to be the command-er of NSWC Dahlgren Division.”

Dr. James E. Colvard - Techni-cal Director of the Naval Weap-ons Laboratory from 1973 to 1974and the Naval Surface WeaponsCenter from 1974 to 1980 - re-counted the command’s historyduring his keynote speech.

NSWCDD evolved to become“the intellectual heart blood ofthe surface navy” since it firedthe first shot over the PotomacRiver Test Range to test a 7-inch,45-caliber tractor-mounted artil-lery gun in 1918, he said.

In attendance were scientistsand engineers who develop andtest guns - including the electro-magnetic railgun and laser weap-on systems - over the same testrange 96 years later.

“It’s important to recognizethe institutional history you area part of,” Colvard told the au-dience. “Your accomplishmentshave added to the heritage hereat Dahlgren - a long and distin-guished heritage. You should beproud of being part of the orga-nization and this special recogni-tion.”

Families and co-workerswatched as awardees were hon-ored at the morning individualawards and afternoon groupawards sessions.

“It is also important to recog-nize our awardees’ families andco-workers, who are partnersin the career successes we cele-brated today,” said Durant in theprogram provided to all in atten-dance. “To the spouses, children,parents, and friends - thank youfor your patience and under-standing when long hours andextended travel were necessary.”

Navy Meritorious CivilianService Award

Eleven NSWCDD employeeswere presented with the NavyMeritorious Civilian ServiceAward.

Tara Roane - honored for pro-moting equal employment op-portunity (EEO) and diversityprograms as NSWCDD deputyEEO officer - led the organizationin its core strategic objectivesand efforts to value and leveragediversity and inclusion.

Kenneth Clements and JamesWills were both recognized for in-novation and diligence in develop-ing and implementing new missilesystem integration approaches forthe benefit of the Navy.

David Jennings was honoredfor his technical contributions tothe Strategic and Weapon Con-trol Systems Department and tothe Submarine Launched Ballis-

tic Missile Program.Tammye Thornton was rec-

ognized for leadership that willresult in significant improve-ments to the Navy’s ability toconsistently develop and deliversecure and high quality softwaresystems on schedule and withinbudget.

Theresa Gennaro was citedfor her leadership in the design,development, integration anddeployment of the Navy LaserWeapon System.

Robert Headley’s leadershipenabled many critical develop-ments and significant growth inthe next generation of surfaceelectronic warfare systems, im-proving the Navy’s operationaleffectiveness today and in thefuture.

Gair Brown’s was honored forhis technical and leadership con-tributions to the Zumwalt ClassDestroyer program.

Jamie Patteson directly con-tributed to critical Aegis BallisticMissile Defense program suc-cesses, including the certificationof two major capability upgradedevelopments, the conduct offive successful Aegis BMD flighttests, and the successful stand-up and integration of the Aegisashore facility in Hawaii.

Matthew Hornbaker’s leader-ship, management, and mentor-ing skills shaped the command’scapability to effectively developand field solutions for the Navy’sfuture needs in the areas of com-bat systems, human systems per-formance, and chemical, biologi-cal and radiological defense.

Kathrina Urann’s dedicationand work ethic positively affect-ed NSWCDD’s ability to acquiregoods and services, specificallyacquisition requirements acrossthe Asymmetric Systems Depart-ment.

John AdolphusDahlgren Award

Durant presented the JohnAdolphus Dahlgren Award, thecommand’s highest award, toJack Bernardes and MichaelPompeii.

The Dahlgren Award is namedfor Rear Adm. John A. Dahlgren -who is considered the “Father ofModern Naval Ordnance” - andhonors individuals with signifi-cant achievement in science, en-gineering or management.

Bernardes - honored for hisleadership and technical worksupporting the Navy’s RailgunProgram - led the efforts to es-tablish a world-class electromag-netic launch laboratory capableof firing projectiles at muzzleenergies exceeding 32 megajoules. Pompeii was recognizedfor shaping Dahlgren’s Chemi-cal, Biological and RadiologicalDefense capabilities which haveexpanded NSWCDD’s enduringcapabilities to research, develop

and field revolutionary systemsof systems to the Sailor, Depart-ment of Defense and the nation.

C.J. Rorie AwardInformation Systems Techni-

cian First Class Daniel Heidbre-der and Operations SpecialistMaster Chief John Appleton re-ceived the C.J. Rorie Award, es-tablished to recognize militarypersonnel assigned to NSWCDDwhose excellence in the perfor-mance of their duties contributedsignificantly to the effectivenessof the Division’s military opera-tion.

Heidbreder - cited for his lead-ership as the command’s militarytraining officer - increased sys-tems’ efficiencies, cost savings,and military readiness. Apple-ton’s technical expertise in sup-porting the battle managementorganization-human machineinterface working group for dualband radar development andimplementation aboard the USSGerald R. Ford (CVN-78), resultedin improved coordination, visualinteraction and responsivenessby the Sailor.

Bernard Smith AwardTwo Dahlgren employees

were recognized with the Ber-nard Smith Award, established torecognize individuals with excep-tional, significant and technicalcontributions in engineering orscience, especially those made inthe face of unusual odds or sig-nificant opposition.

Craig Phillips was honored forhis dedication to NSWC DahlgrenDivision’s leadership in missileand guided munition engineer-ing and integration. HowardWoodard’s technical and pro-grammatic leadership relatingto Aegis combat system capabil-ity upgrades will enable the gov-ernment to introduce designs toincrease commonality that willreduce lifecycle costs over time.Dr. James E. Colvard Award

Three employees - Patricia

Fetter, Alan Tolley and RobertBand - received an award namedin honor of the guest speaker.The Dr. James E. Colvard Awardrecognizes individuals who,through their leadership, havemade substantial contributionsto the development of NSWCDDas a technical institution.

Fetter’s contributions in mis-sion planning, targeting and de-velopment of software intensivesystems enhanced NSWC’s lead-ership and technical excellenceof strategic weapons systems andserved to strengthen the overallintegrity and standing of the war-fare center.

Tolley was honored for hissystems engineering leadershipin the development of criticalradar systems including the dualband radar and the air missile de-fense radar.

Robert Band’s multi-yearleadership and vision in supportof the Hydra Hunter Program en-abled NSWCDD to rapidly devel-op multiple unique electro-me-chanical designs and field thou-sands of systems. The team hedeveloped and led provided ca-pabilities that resulted in count-less American and coalition livessaved and enabled U.S. forces todeny and degrade the warfight-ing capabilities of terrorists andinsurgents in multiple theaters.

Dr. Charles J. CohenScience and TechnologyExcellence Award

Five employees received theDr. Charles J. Cohen Science andTechnology Excellence Award forfundamentally impacting scienceor technology with work that alsomeasurably impacted capability.

William Roberts was honoredfor his efforts in leading the Spec-tral Mitigation Project to evaluateand improve the abilities of na-val materials (paints, pigments,weapons and uniforms) to pro-vide effective camouflage acrossthe optical spectrum.

Dr. Kevin Adams was recog-

nized for his work in the area ofsecured workstation framework.With the increasing concern ofcyber threats, Dr. Adams identi-fied, developed and configuredhardware, firmware and soft-ware mechanisms allowing forthe establishment, isolation, andseparation of multiple partitionswithin a system.

Dr. Kevin Boulais - cited forhis contribution in developingnext generation electromagneticmaterials geared toward Navyapplications - led numerous ini-tiatives to progress optically con-trolled, broadly tunable electro-magnetic components.

Dr. Michael Hamilton’s in-novative contributions advancedthe state of the art in human-de-vice interaction principles for thewarfighter. His research helpedpave the way for delivering new,more effective interaction mo-dalities to the warfighter, withthe potential to greatly increasethe combat effectiveness of cur-rent and future naval warfaresystems.

Dr. Derrell McPherson es-tablished new lines of researchin spore physiology and biol-ogy. These lines have generateda unique national capability atNSWCDD, promoting greaterfidelity in evaluating candidatebiological detection technologiesby providing more relevant chal-lenges to the systems under test.

Helen Springer AwardKathy Clark, Michael Simul-

cik and Tia Ward received theHelen Springer Award, newlyestablished to recognize indi-viduals who have made a notableand significant impact to busi-ness operations at NSWCDD.The award was named in hon-or of Helen Springer, a formerNSWCDD Deputy Human Re-sources Director who was instru-mental in transforming businessoperations at Dahlgren from apaper-based system to an elec-tronic environment.

Walter T. LewisAcquisition Award

James Sherman, acquisitioncoordination lead for Engage-ment Systems Department, re-ceived the newly establishedWalter T. Lewis AcquisitionAward. The award recognizes anindividual who has demonstratedthe key tenets of teamwork, in-tegrity and accountability in theachievement of acquisition excel-lence in support of the NSWCDDMission. This award is namedin honor of Walter T. Lewis whowas the command’s first civiliancontracting officer with unlimit-ed contracting officer authority,the first small business special-ist, the first competition advo-

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U.S. Navy photos by John Joyce

Eunice Mercado-Rodriquez (center) holds the DistinguishedCommunity Service Award plaque after she was presentedthe award and congratulated by Capt. Brian Durant, NavalSurface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Com-mander, and Dennis McLaughlin, NSWCDD Technical Direc-tor at the command’s annual Honor Awards Ceremony.

Awards: Recognizing accomplishments that enrich the Dahlgren heritageContinued from page 1

See Awards, Page 6

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cate, and the first deputy forprocurement serving as theNSWCDD acquisition expert.

Award of Excellencefor Analysis

The NSWCDD Award of Excel-lence for Analysis is newly estab-lished to recognize individualswho have made a notable andsignificant impact to NSWCDDthrough their outstanding per-formance in analysis - warfare,design, engineering, modelingand simulation.

Five employees - Dr. CarlSisemore, Jeff Hughes, GregoryPilson, David Clawson and LarryGround - received this award forperformance or achievementsthat are exceptional in natureand have resulted in a significantorganizational contribution.

Award of Excellencefor Software Engineeringand Integration

The NSWCDD Award of Excel-lence for Software Engineeringand Integration was establishedto recognize individuals whohave made a notable and signifi-cant impact to NSWCDD throughtheir outstanding performance inSoftware Engineering & Integra-tion.

Roger Brown, Ashton Engle-dow, Kimberly Gudyka, DavidMorad, Scott Ruff and Mike Wise-man received this award, whichtargets individuals with perfor-mance or achievements that areexceptional in nature and haveresulted in a significant organi-zational contribution.

Award of Excellencefor Systems Engineeringand Integration

The Award of Excellence forSystems Engineering and Inte-gration was established to recog-nize individuals who have madea notable and significant impactto NSWCDD through their out-standing performance in systemsengineering and integration. Thisaward targets individuals whoseperformance or achievementsare exceptional in nature andhave resulted in a significant or-ganizational contribution. BrianEaddy, Ashby Hall, Anthony Har-ris, Annette Helm and Ryan Meadwere this year’s recipients.

Award of Excellencefor Test and Evaluation

The NSWCDD Award of Ex-cellence for Test & Evaluationwas established to recognizeindividuals who have made anotable and significant impactto NSWCDD through their out-standing performance in Testand Evaluation, the collection,analysis, and assessment of data

to characterize and/or measurethe performance of a component,system, platform, or mission.

Six employees-Lee Addler,Mark Giewont, William Hutchins,Jon Posch, Jeff Riggleman andLindsay Sobota-received thisaward.

Technology tothe Warfighter Award

The Technology to the Warf-ighter Award recognizes indi-viduals or groups who have hada notable and significant impacton the warfighter by developingneeded capability and transition-ing it into operations. James Ch-isholm, Jennifer Dowell and Wil-liam Fones received this award,which recognizes direct contri-butions to the warfighter andtheir operational impact.

Independent AppliedResearch Projectof the Year

Dr. Chris Weiland received theIndependent Applied ResearchProject of the Year Award. An in-dividual or group whose researchresults exhibit outstanding tech-nical or scientific merit relevantto the mission and thrusts ofNSWCDD - and will have a posi-tive effect on other command ef-forts - are eligible for the award.

In-house LaboratoryIndependent ResearchExcellence Award

Dr. Michael Lowry receivedthe In-house Laboratory Inde-pendent Research ExcellenceAward, which is granted to an in-dividual or group whose researchresults exhibit outstanding tech-

nical or scientific merit - relevantto the mission and thrusts ofNSWCDD.

Leadership AwardFive employees-Richard

Hodge, Andy Knott, Jerome Scott,Matthew McQuage and DennisWhite-were honored with theLeadership Award, established torecognize individuals who havemade a notable and significantimpact to NSWCDD throughtheir outstanding performance inproject leadership, line manage-ment or both.

Paul J. Martini AwardEleven employees received

the Paul J. Martini Award - es-tablished to recognize individu-als who demonstrated excellencein an administrative or othersupport function. The award isnamed in honor of Paul J. Mar-tini, who was head of the Engi-neering Support Directorate ofthe Naval Ordnance Laboratoryfrom November 1951 to Decem-ber 1973.

Kimberly Beswick, SusanBroad, Catherine Corbin , Kev-in Deal, Christina Good, RobertHodge, Robert Kinter, WalterMarlow, Kelley Martin, JessicaTolson and Diana M. Weigal re-ceived this award.

EmployeeDevelopment Award

The Employee DevelopmentAward was established to rec-ognize those individuals who- through their leadership andcommitment - have made exem-plary contributions to the devel-opment of others. William Cole-man, Billie Jo Hynson, Carol Leeand William Coleman were thisyear’s recipients.

DistinguishedCommunity Service Award

The Distinguished Commu-nity Service Award was estab-lished to recognize individualsand groups who have made asignificant contribution to theircommunities through volunteerservice.

Tiffany Owens, Donald Jen-nings, Eunice Mercado-Ro-driquez and Thomas O’Neillwere each recognized for theiroutstanding contributions to thecommunities.

Commander’s Diversityand Inclusion Award

The Commander’s Diversityand Inclusion Award recognizesthe continuing contributions ofNSWCDD employees in manage-ment and leadership positionswho demonstrated commit-ment to policies and programsthat promote equality, diver-sity and inclusion in the federalworkplace. Jessica Delgado andDwayne Nelson received thisaward.

Group Achievement AwardsEleven groups of NSWCDD

employees received the Awardof Merit for Group Achieve-ment; seven groups received theTechnology to the WarfighterAward; and one group receivedthe Commander’s Diversity andInclusion Award for their ac-complishments during 2013.The group awards are intendedto promote the spirit of team-work among employees andrecognize group effort wherecooperation has contributed tothe success of the group.

Awards of Meritfor Group Achievement

The Operating Materials andSupplies (OM&S) Wall-to-Wall(W2W) Inventory Team - honoredfor its successful deployment ofOM&S at NSWCDD - developedend-to-end processes for newmaterial procurement and man-agement requirements.

The Combat Direction Sys-tems Activity Cyber T&E/SurfaceCombat Systems Center Teamwas recognized for innovativetechnical and engineering solu-tions that enhanced maritimecyber readiness.

The MK 60 MOD 0 Griffin Mis-sile System Installation Teamwas cited for their installation ofMK 60 MOD GMS on four PatrolCoastal ships over a five-monthperiod in Bahrain - providing thefleet with an urgently needed ca-pability.

The STANDARD Missile 3(SM-3) Safety Team was hon-ored for their significant designrecommendations to mitigatepotential safety risks. The team’sefforts culminated in the deploy-ment of the SM-3 Block IB andpositioning the SM-3 Block IIACooperative Development Proj-ect for a successful critical designreview.

The Strategic Weapon Sys-tem Employment EngineeringFocus Team was commendedfor its work to formally establishNSWCDD’s role as Navy techni-cal experts in the employmentof strategic weapon systems.Through their efforts, a formalproduct line has been created tosustain the command’s employ-ment engineering capability intothe future.

The AN/TPS-80 G/ATORTechnical Team was honored fortheir support to Program Man-agement Office-Ground BasedDefense G/ATOR that led to asuccessful milestone decision inJanuary 2014.

The Electromagnetic Environ-mental Effects (E3) Test Opera-tions Team was recognized forits test support, enabling test en-gineers to evaluate and mitigateE3 issues to various military sys-tems. The team ensures that thewarfighter can operate militarysystems safely and reliably whileexposed to tactical high-poweredradar and communication sys-tems.

The Aegis Combat System En-gineering Agent Technical Evalu-ation and Cost Team was com-mended for its contributions inselecting the next prime contrac-tor for development of the AegisCombat System. The team’s rig-orous technical analysis directlyresulted in selection of the best-qualified and best value offer todevelop the future capabilities ofsurface Navy combat systems.

The Technology Insertionfor Fiscal Year 16 (TI-16) DesignTeam was honored for their de-sign and specification of the fu-ture Aegis Weapon System com-puting hardware suite. The team

Dwayne Nelson holds the Commander’s Diversity and Inclusion Award while Dr. MichaelHamilton (pictured to Nelson’s right) holds the Dr. Charles J. Cohen Science and Technol-ogy Excellence Award after they were presented the awards and congratulated by Capt.Brian Durant, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Commander,and Dennis McLaughlin, NSWCDD Technical Director at the command’s annual HonorAwards Ceremony.

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emphasized reducing life-cyclecosts, improving maintainabil-ity, and decreasing ship spacerequirements, while reducingoverall logistics and system-levelcosts.

The Counter Narco-TerrorismProgram Office (CNTPO) Tran-sition Team was recognized fortheir successful transition of alarge and fast-paced programoffice to the U.S. Air Force. Asthe CNTPO Program Officetransitioned between services,counter-narcotics requirementsworldwide continued to be con-tractually supported in a timely,effective, and efficient mannerthroughout the process.

The NSWC Dahlgren Divi-sion’s Pentagon CBR SystemsPreventative Maintenance andRepair Team was commended forcontinuing to ensure the Penta-gon remains protected from po-tential chemical, biological, andradiological threats.

Technology tothe Warfighter Award

The Technology to the Warf-ighter Award recognizes indi-viduals or groups who have hada notable and significant impacton the warfighter by developingneeded capability and transition-ing it into operations. The intentof this award is to recognize directcontributions to the warfighterand their operational impact.

The Joint Knowledge OnlineKnowledge Services Team washonored for its contribution inmeeting White House-directedtraining requirements for tran-sitioning service members. Theteam managed the developmentand fielding of a 50-hour web-based curriculum that will saveDoD millions of dollars by elimi-nating the need for transitioningservice members to attend resi-dent training.

The Battle Management Sys-tem Baseline 3 Team was recog-nized for its system and softwareengineering in a rapid develop-ment environment to produceBMS baseline 3 for deploymenton the surrogate platforms.

The Radar Data Collection andAnalysis Group was commendedfor their support to more than20 deployed ships operating inthree major fleet concentrationareas, resulting in more than 250successful operations and vari-ous Combatant Command-sup-ported fleet and multi-nationalexercises.

The Surface Electronic War-fare Improvement Program(SEWIP) Block 2 EngineeringTeam was honored for theirtechnical leadership and ex-pertise in executing the SEWIPBlock 2 program requirements.The team helped guide the primecontractor’s design and providedsystems engineering for the de-velopment, test, integration and

evaluation of a new surface elec-tronic warfare capability.

The Naval Integrated FireControl-Counter Air (NIFC-CA)Team was recognized for its con-tribution to providing a completeNIFC-CA System-of-Systemscapability that is ready for fleetimplementation.

The Disk-Based Recovery Sys-tem Innovation Team was com-mended for its design, develop-ment, testing and fielding of theDisk-Based Recovery System forinstalling and restoring Aegis andAegis Ballistic Missile Defensecomputer programs aboard Navy

ships.The CAPE RAY Collective Pro-

tection Team was recognizedfor providing chemical protec-tion systems for the crew andall embarked personnel aboardNavy Merchant Vessel Cape Ray.This U.S. ready reserve ship willperform onboard and at-sea de-struction of Syrian chemical war-fare agents.

Commander’s Diversityand Inclusion Award

The Commander’s Diversityand Inclusion Award recognizes

the continuing contributions ofNSWCDD employees in manage-ment and leadership positionswho demonstrated commitmentto policies and programs thatpromote equality, diversity andinclusion in the federal work-place.

The Individuals With Target-ed Disabilities (IWTD) AdvocateGroup - honored for their promo-tion of equal opportunity for in-dividuals with disabilities - dou-bled the number of talented per-sonnel self-identifying with dis-abilities and allowed NSWCDDto meet its NAVSEA FY13 IWTDgoal early.

“From innovation solutionsfor strategic weapon systems,systems integration and busi-ness operations to expandingcommunity awareness about di-versity of cultures, our honoreeshave reached forward to discovernew technological solutions andutilized well-honed skills to cre-ate and improve products to sup-port our warfighters and the fleet,all the while persevering within aclimate of change and economicchallenges,” wrote Durant in theevent’s program. “Always moreimportant to them was their re-solve to succeed in meeting theneeds of the Navy and the nation.On behalf of the entire NSWCDahlgren team, thank you foryour efforts!”

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Jack Bernardes (center) holds the Dahlgren Award plaqueafter he was presented the award and congratulated byCapt. Brian Durant, Naval Surface Warfare Center DahlgrenDivision (NSWCDD) Commander, and Dennis McLaughlin,NSWCDD Technical Director at the command’s annualHonor Awards Ceremony. Bernardes - honored for his lead-ership and technical work supporting the Navy’s RailgunProgram - led the efforts to establish a world-class electro-magnetic launch laboratory capable of firing projectiles atmuzzle energies exceeding 32 mega joules.

By Shawn MillerNDW Public Affairs

Top-level music and comedyacts will soon be heading to instal-lations across Naval District Wash-ington (NDW) thanks to a new pro-gram being launched by Morale,Welfare and Recreation (MWR).

After bringing classic rock bandLynyrd Skynyrd to Maryland in2012 as part of the Defenders ofFreedom Day at Six Flags America,NDW MWR has transitioned suchevents into a new concert brandcalled Freedom Live.

“Freedom Live is all about val-ue, quality and entertainment,”said Lee Bell, regional programmanager for NDW MWR. “Free-dom Live is being established as anew entertainment brand here atNDW. The brand will provide cus-tomers with predominately con-certs and comedy shows that arebased on the desires of our loyalMWR fan base.”

The opening act for FreedomLive’s inaugural year is slated forAugust 16 at Naval Air Station(NAS) Patuxent River, featuringrock bands 3 Doors Down andBlues Traveler.

Although the concerts are onNavy installations and sponsoredby NDW MWR, the shows will beopen to service members from allbranches, as well as DoD contrac-tors and employees.

Bell said VIP tickets boughtby followers of the NAS Patuxent

River MWR Facebook page soldout within three days, and generaladmission tickets go on sale May1. Bell advised customers, bothmilitary and civilian contractors,to buy early, as ticket prices rise asthe concert date approaches.

“Anyone who has been to aconcert at some of the more rec-ognized venues within DC havegrown accustomed to seeing high-level entertainers such as DaveMatthews, Madonna, Toby Keith,Coldplay and Journey just to namea few,” Bell said. “The entire DODcommunity within the NationalCapital Region, including our ownhere at NDW, now has the oppor-tunity to experience the same levelof talent locally by attending aFreedom Live event.”

Freedom Live customers willhave the option to purchase VIPtickets, which will include perkssuch asmeet and greets with bands,special food and beverage choices,better parking spots, and private re-strooms. Regular ticket holders canstill expect good seats at a discount-ed price, Bell said, along with freeparking, affordable concessions,and a convenient and secure venueon their local installation.

For future shows, Freedom Liveorganizers plan to use customerpreference surveys and socialmedia outlets to determine whatshows customers want to see, andthen work to bring those acts tostages across NDW.

A second event is already

booked for September 20 at JointBase Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB).Although the headliners have notyet been publicly named, Bellsaid the performers, as well as theemerging talent in the opening act,should create excitement for coun-try music fans in the area.

“Freedom Live will provide A-List entertainers that our very bestcustomers want and deserve to seeclose to where they work and live,”said Bell. “These individual com-ponents will remain as an integralpart of the Freedom Live brandgoing forward and should help ex-

pand its lifespan for the benefit ofMWR customers.”

For tickets and event informa-tion, visit www.freedomlivendw.com.

To stay up to date with newsand events across NDW, visit www.facebook.com/NavDistWash.

Freedom Live to Bring Top Concert Acts to NDW

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiona Miller

Classic rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd performs at Six Flags America as part of Defenders ofFreedom Day sponsored by Naval District Washington (NDW) Morale, Welfare and Recre-ation (MWR) in 2012. NDW MWR this year launched a new concert brand, Freedom Live, tobring top-level performances to the area for military and contractor personnel in the area.

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eight hours later,” said Laney.“At the height of the Blitz, morethan 2,200 separate areas withinthe city of London were evacuat-ed due to unexploded bombs. Asmines were also washing ashoreon the beaches, first mine andbomb disposal squads wereformed. “

As a result of the experience,the U.S. Navy established a Na-val Mine Disposal School at thenewly established Naval GunFactory, Washington, D.C., inMay of 1941. Later that sameyear, a Naval Bomb DisposalSchool was also established.

“In June 1942, the Bureau ofOrdnance authorized and estab-lished the Explosive Investiga-tion Laboratory (EIL) at StumpNeck,” said Laney. “Once estab-lished as a viable program with-in the Navy, the Naval Mine andBomb Disposal Schools werecombined into the Naval Ord-nance Disposal Unit. The EILwas re-designated as the Ord-nance Investigation Laboratory(OIL) in 1944, and two years latermoved to the Naval Powder Fac-tory at Indian Head, Md.”

The Navy was assigned JointService EOD responsibilitiesfor both basic training and re-search and development in 1951.Two years later, the researchand development tasks weretransferred to the OIL, and re-designated the Naval ExplosiveOrdnance Technical Division lo-cated at Stump Neck, while thetraining function was renamedthe Naval Explosive OrdnanceDisposal School, and remainedat the main base of the NavalPowder Factory at Indian Head.

In 1962, the Technical Divi-sion was re-designated the Na-val Explosive Ordnance Dispos-al Facility (NAVEODFAC), andsteadily increased its contribu-tion to the growth and develop-ment Joint Service EOD Programuntil the Secretary of the Navy

assigned the Navy as the singlemanager for military explosiveordnance disposal technologyand training.

Though its name changedfrom time to time over the years,the unit’s mission was to pro-vide EOD technicians with theproper tools to keep them alivewhile performing their jobs. “Inlate 1980, NAVEODFAC was re-designated the Naval ExplosiveOrdnance Disposal Technol-ogy Center,” said Laney, “and14 years later, in 1994, it wasrenamed Naval Explosive Ord-nance Disposal Technology Di-vision (NAVEODTECHDIV).”

In October 2007, NAVEOD-TECHDIV was aligned under theNaval Sea Systems Command(NAVSEA) as a division of theNaval Surface Warfare Center(NSWC). Most recently, on Feb.

25, 2013, the NAVSEA Com-mander directed the commandto merge with NSWC IndianHead, to become NSWC IndianHead EOD Technology Division,which became official Oct. 1,2013.

“The Navy took this actionbecause together the organiza-tions offer greater capacity andcapability to effectively meetwarfighters’ needs as a singlecommand,” said Laney. “Themerger strengthens and im-proves the Division’s technicalcapabilities and creates new op-portunities to leverage businesspractices.”

“There is no doubt that theNSWC IHEODTD organizationis much stronger today becauseof our shared commitment tosupport the warfighter,” saidNSWC IHEODTD Acting Techni-

cal Director, Karen S. Burrows.“Whenever people talk about In-dian Head EOD Technology Di-vision, they aren’t just referenc-ing one particular department orcode or location or even product- they’re talking about the com-mand as a whole, and our suc-cess is a reflection of all of us.”

NSWC IHEODTD Command-ing Officer, Capt. Tom Smith,also emphasized the magnitudeof the work done by the com-mand.

“Uncounted numbers ofAmerican and coalition Sol-diers, Sailors, Airman and Ma-rines have been spared death orinjury from improvise explosivedevices due to the courage, skill,tenacity and mission dedicationof EOD technicians who haverendered safe or eliminatedthese threats on the battlefield,”

said Smith. “Without the sup-port that you provide, rangingfrom the tactical to the strategic,we would not have anything likethe EOD capability we have to-day.”

NSWC IHEODTD - a field ac-tivity of the Naval Sea SystemsCommand and part of the Navy’sScience and Engineering Enter-prise - is the leader in ordnance,energetics, and EOD solutions.The Division focuses on ener-getics research, development,testing, evaluation, in-servicesupport, and disposal; and pro-vides warfighters solutions todetect, locate, access, identify,render safe, recover, exploit, anddispose of explosive ordnancethreats.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Micah P. Blechner

Capt. Thomas Smith, Commanding Officer Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Ex-plosive Ordnance Disposal Technical Division (NSWC IHEODTD), awards Intelligence Spe-cialist 2nd Class (EXW/IDW) Joseph Triolisilvagnoli the Meritorious Unit Commendation onbehalf of all employees, both civilian and military, of NSWC IHEODTD.

U.S. Navy photo by Monica McCoy.

Deputy Assistant Secretaryof the Navy (ExpeditionaryPrograms and LogisticsManagement) Office of theAssistant Secretary of theNavy (Research, Develop-ment & Acquisition), TomDee, served as specialguest speaker for the EODRecognition ceremony. Deeserved as commanding of-ficer of NAVEODTECHDIVfrom July 2003 to October2006, before joining the civilservice in 2007.

Ceremony: Stronger today, shared commitment to support the warfighterContinued from page 1

Summer KickOff Concert

at NSFIndian Head

Service membersand their familiesenjoyed food,beverages, gamesand music at theSummer Kick OffConcert at NavalSupport FacilityIndian Head onMay 9. No GreenJelly Beenz,pictured, entertainedattendees withlive music.

U.S. Navy photo by Amy Boyd

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DahlgrenThunder for the Cause

Join us and the All American Girls Memorial Day Weekend,May 23-25, 2014 at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds! This yearwe have partnered with the Virginia Wounded Warriors Pro-gram and will be benefiting them. 100% of the proceeds do-nated with go directly to the military men and women in needof their services. We will be featuring camping, live entertain-ment, bike show, bike rodeo, monster truck exhibit, the MissThunder Roads Bikini Contest, Best Thunder Beer Gut Contest,vendors, food concessionaires, beer, corn hole, and more! Foranyone wanting to participate in Rolling Thunder there will bea police escorted motorcade that leaves the Fairgrounds at 7:00a.m. to join up with the main ride heading to Washington, D.C.For additional details and tickets please visit www.Thunder-fortheCause.com

Fredericksburg Farmers Market TourSunday, 25 May at 8 a.m. At Hurkamp Park, 900 Prince Ed-

ward St., Fredericksburg. Take a tour of the FredericksburgFarmers Market with the Market with the Market Manager.Meet the vendors, learn how to shop for the best values, explorethe great variety of products available, and get acquainted withthe market token programs. Participants will receive a markettote bag and $10 tokens to spend as they choose. Tour beginsat the Market Manager Tent. Cost: $10.

Memorial Day Patriotic Concertin Fredericksburg

Sunday, 25 May from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Band of America’sFew is a musical organization comprised of former and retiredMarine Corps musicians. The band will perform patriotic andpopular selections in honor of military members who havepaid the full measure of devotion in defense of our country.This will be the band’s third year performing at Hurkamp Parkfor Memorial Day.

Memorial Day Service in Colonial Beach11 a.m. Memorial Day Service at The Cannon, corner of

Irving and Boundary in Colonial Beach. Enjoy music and thecolor guard.

Flag Retirement CeremonyThe flag of the United States of America is an honored sym-

bol of our nation’s unity, its hopes, its achievements, its gloryand its high resolve. When the flag is in such condition, throughwear or damage, that it is no longer a fitting emblem for dis-play, it shall be destroyed in a dignified manner befitting sucha symbol. A flag retirement ceremony is scheduled for May 24,from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Quantico National Cemetery. The cer-emony is open to the public; organizers are currently collectingold or damaged flags for the ceremony. Email dmarkletrike@gmail.com or call (540) 623-0167 for more information.

Community Forum May 28 at UMW DahlgrenThe Navy’s principal civilian deputy to the Assistant Sec-

retary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisi-tion, the Honorable James E. Thomsen, will be the featuredspeaker at a community forum sponsored by the DahlgrenHeritage Foundation on May 28 at 5 p.m. at the University ofMary Washington Dahlgren Campus. This is the museum’sfirst community forum for 2014 and all are invited to attend.Mr. Thomsen’s responsibilities include oversight and policysupport for all Navy and Marine Corps research, developmentand acquisition programs for shipbuilding, aviation, spaceand weapons systems. This responsibility includes more than$100 billion annually and hundreds of technical developmentand procurement programs for the Department of the Navy.Dahlgren Heritage Foundation President Ed Jones will serve asmoderator. This event is free and open to the public. To be-come a Dahlgren Heritage Museum member, please visit www.dahlgrenmuseum.org.

Indian HeadMemorial Day Ceremony at La Plata Town Hall

Monday May 26 at 11 a.m. The Town of La Plata hosts a cer-emony to remember and honor the men and women who diedwhile in the military service. To remember and honor thosewho have served in the armed forces, the Town will have stars

available for loved ones to write a message on. The stars will bedisplayed at the Memorial Day Ceremony on May 26th. Starswill be available in the Town Hall lobby from May 5 to May22. Town Hall is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Fri-day and there will be a box in the lobby to place the stars. Starswill also be available at the ceremony. For more informationplease contact Colleen Wilson at 301-934-8421 or cwilson@townoflaplata.org.

White Plains Golf Course Offers Golf ClinicsThe Charles County Department of Public Works’ Park Di-

vision is offering golf clinics, still available for youth, at WhitePlains Golf Course. Learn the basic skills needed to becomea confident golfer. Sessions include proper golf course eti-quette, safety, rules, grip, stance, posture, chipping, putting,irons, woods, and on-the-course instruction. Pre-registrationis required. Maximum class size is eight participants. Golf clinic

participants will receive a complimentary round of golf. For ad-ditional information or to register, call White Plains Golf Courseat 301-645-1300. White Plains Golf Course is located at 1015 St.Charles Parkway, south of DeMarr Road, in White Plains.

Junior Golf Clinics: Each four-day session is from 8 a.m. -9:15 a.m. Cost: $50; Sessions include instruction, contests, andprizes. Session I (Ages 8 - 12) - June 24 - 27; Session II (Ages 13- 17) - July 8 - 11.

Town of Indian Head Memorial Day Ceremonyand Luncheon

Friday, May 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Village GreenPavilion. Complimentary Luncheon served immediately fol-lowing the Ceremony. Public Welcome! Monetary donationsaccepted at the door to benefit local families in need. For moreinformation, please call 240-375-4061

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Battle of Midway5k Run/Walk - FREE

June 4, at 11 a.m. Eligiblepatrons include all withbase access. Join the fit-ness center in rememberingthe Battle of Midway. Reg-istration for the 5k is tak-ing place now through themorning of the event.

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IH Aquatic Center 2014Pool Season Opening

Not planning to travelfor the holiday weekend?Help us officially kick offthe 2014 pool season! Stopby the Aquatics Center andcool off in the pool! Thepool opens for the summerseason May 31, 2014.

Summer Pool HoursJune 2nd through Labor

DayLap Swim (Monday - Fri-

day) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Open Swim (all week) 1

p.m. to 7 p.m.Pool Rental* (available

any day of the week) 7:30p.m. to 10 p.m.

*Thepoolcanberentedouthourly and reservations mustbe made at least two weeks inadvance. All eligible patronsmust show proper ID and payappropriate fees that can befound in the Aquatics Center2014 brochure. Children ages10-15must pass a swim test tostayunsupervised. All childrenages 10 andundermust be su-pervised by an adult 16 yearsorolder, andmustpassa swimtest tobeeligible toswiminthedeep end. For more informa-tion, please contact theAquat-icsCenter at 301-744-4616.

Adult BeginnerSwim Clinic

June 14 from 8:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m.

Learn the basic funda-mentals from a certified Wa-ter Safety Instructor, or im-prove your knowledge to feelefficient during lap swim-ming. This event is free,mustbe 16 or older to participate.Register at the Aquatics Cen-ter before June 13th.

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Donuts with DadJune 18 all day! Bring

your Dad in for a donut

while you make him a Fa-ther’s Day card!

Summer ReadingKick-Off Party

June 18 at 3 p.m. Joinus at the Stars and StrikesBowling Center and signup for the summer read-ing program while have funbowling!

Storytime2nd and 4th Tuesday of

each month. Enjoy a storyand craft starting at 2:30p.m. Free for all with baseaccess.

Computer AssistanceThe first Monday of each

month by appointment.Need help with a certaincomputer program? Don’tknow where to start? Signup for a 30 minute one onone session. Free for all withbase access.

Paws for ReadingJoin us the second Mon-

day of every month to readto a therapy dog. Call orstop by to get your appoint-ment no later than the Fri-day before. Call for moreinformation.

Information,Tickets & Tours

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Great Wolf LodgeJune 13 & 14 (2 night

stay) $468; Aug 2 (1 nightstay) $234; Dec 13 (1 nightstay) $234

All other weekends are$255 per night when pur-chased through ITT.

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Open BowlingFriday - 5 p.m. to 9p.m.Saturday - 5p.m. to10p.m.Party rental hours avail-

able Saturday and Sunday.Cost (per game): Military

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Stop by Thursdays from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunchtimefun!

Cosmic BowlingEvery 2nd and 4th Sat-

urday of the month from 5p.m. to 10 p.m. What glowsin the dark and is too muchfun to miss? Cosmic bowl-ing at Stars & Strikes Bowl-ing Center.

Father’s DayBowling special

June 8 from 5 p.m. to 10p.m. Looking for somethingto get Dad for Father’s Day?Bring him to Stars & Strike’swhere he will receive onefree game of bowling!

Party Rental2 hour rental prices are

$60 for military and $70 forcivilians. Price includes 4private lanes, shoes, cosmiclights and whole lot of fun!Rent Stars & Strikes for yournext celebration and let ushelp you throw a bowlingbash that your guests willrave about!

Weight HouseFitness Center

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Memorial Day 5KMay 28 at 11 a.m. at the

Weight House Fitness Cen-ter. Challenge your best 5Krecord or run for fun! Joinus for the Memorial Day 5K.Prizes will be given to firstand second place male andfemale. For more informa-tion and to register, pleasecontact the Weight HouseFitness Center. FREE forMilitary, $5 for all others.

Spring Power HouseMeet

May 30 from 7:30 a.m. to1 p.m. at the GymnasiumBldg D-328. Free for ActiveDuty, All Others, $25. Howmuch can you lift? Join theWeight House Fitness Cen-ter for a fun weight liftingcompetition! There are dif-ferent weight classes formale and females. Orderof events is squat, benchand deadlift. Trophies andmedals will be awarded tothe winners! Please registerby May 30th. For more in-formation and to register,please contact the WeightHouse Fitness Center.

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ing upcoming events at theLiberty Center call the cen-ter or email your Liberty Co-ordinator at alice.gilliland@navy.mil for event details.

Mix HouseRentals

Stop by and check out thenew renovations and spec-tacular views! TheMixHousecan be rented for office par-

ties, birthday parties or anyspecial event you may have.The facility can be set up anyway you would like for yourevent. The Mix House offersa nice deck overlooking thePotomac River. To book yourdate or take a tour of the facil-ity please call 301-744-6487.

Auto Skills Center/Gear Issue

301-744-6314Bldg 1420Monday - ClosedTuesday - Thursday - 3

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Available items includetents, canoes, tarps, picnictents, tables, chairs, moonbounce, grills, lanterns,sporting equipment andmore! Rentals are availableon a daily, weekly or week-end basis. Call the HobbyShop at 301-744-6314 formore information or stopby and see what we have tooffer.

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