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By Mike WeldingNSWC IHD Public Affairs

When the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration (OSHA) pre-sented its Voluntary Protection Pro-gram (VPP) Star status certification toNaval Surface Warfare Center, IndianHead Division (NSWC IHD) during aceremony held on Sept. 7, 2012, it sig-naled the command's entry into a se-lect group of Navy activities.

NAVSEA Commander, Vice Adm.Kevin McCoy, told a group of morethan 400 Indian Head Division em-ployees that earning theVPP Star cer-tification was significant. "This is re-ally special," he said. "You have joinedan elite group. You are now one ofeight activities within NAVSEA to earnthis certification."

TheVPP Star status certification isOSHA's highest honor and is be-stowed on worksites with compre-hensive, successful safety and healthmanagement systems. Achieving thisstatus requires full commitment ofthe organization. McCoy said theNavy is a government leader in VPP,with half of all participating naval ac-tivities being in the NAVSEA enter-prise.

Earning the initial certificationtakes about three years, culminatingin a comprehensive worksite evalua-tion by OSHA that examines safetyprograms, work processes and site fa-cilities. It also involves interviews withabout 25 percent of an activity'sworkforce.The intent is to ensure thatmanagement and labor support theunderlyingVPP principles, particular-ly safety and health, trend analysesand processes such as communica-tions, qualification and certification.

"Here at Indian Head Division,safety is not seen as something im-posed from above," said NSWC IHD

commanding officer Capt. AndyBuduo. "All our personnel take an ac-tive part in ensuring we operate prop-erly and safely. That sense of team-work is an integral part of the volun-tary protection program, and is cer-tainly a big part of our achieving starstatus."

According to McCoy, who hasbeen personally involved in the VPPprogram since 2001 when he becamethe 80th Commander of thePortsmouth Naval Shipyard, VPP isabout looking out for one another,while also accepting behavioralchange.

Empowering everyoneto improve safety

"VPP is about workers caringabout each other to confront eachother about unsafe practices," McCoysaid. "That's something we aren'twired to do naturally. We tend not toconfront our friends, buddies andcoworkers, even when you know inyour heart that something isn't right.It's tough to maintain that momen-tum, but the payoff is huge."

Dennis McLaughlin, NSWC IHD'stechnical director, said thatVPP is re-ally a partnership where everyone isresponsible for and empowered totake action to improve safety.

"Managers may set goals and ex-pectations, but real improvementscome through suggestions and theactions of all employees," he said."Taking action to correct a problem,no matter how trivial it may seem, notonly helps yourself, it helps your co-workers as well."

Lynn Sinkler, vice president ofAmerican Federation of GovernmentEmployees 1923, said the benefits ofgetting involved in VPP was evidentwhen the union was initially ap-proached about the program in 2007.

"It's not often that the union andcommand can come to 100 percentagreement and sit on the same side ofthe table," she said. "This was a goodthing and obtaining Star site statusmakes this a really great thing."

NSWC IHD's safety director, Ray

NSWC Indian Head Division joins an elite group

NAVSEA Commander, Vice Adm. Kevin McCoy, told attendeesat the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star status certifi-cation ceremony that Indian Head Division's selection as VPPStar status site enhances Navy credibility as a leader in VPP.

By Andrew RevelosNSASP Staff Writer

Naval Support Facility Dahlgrenwelcomed 19 new chief petty officersduring a pinning ceremony Sept. 14at the installation's movie theater.Friends, families, mentors and fellowSailors gathered to witness the newchiefs put on their anchors and dontheir combination covers for the firsttime. That ceremony highlight cameafter the chiefs marched into the the-ater signing a rousing rendition of"Anchors Away."

Steven Collins, a retired masterchief petty officer and former SEAL,was the ceremony's guest speakerand addressed the new chiefs.

"I've had a few events in the Navythat allowed me to feel the way youfeel right now," he said. "When Ipinned on my aircrew wings in 1977,when I pinned on my SEAL trident in1981 and in 1986 when I pinned onmy chiefs' anchors."

Collins assured the audience thatnothing in his Navy career justified

any book-writing, but said his work ina joint service environment taught

him to adapt without forgetting hisSailor roots.

"I want you to understand thatSailors are different," he said. "That'sbecause we always want to make itbetter, faster, cheaper, stronger,lighter and smaller."

With many joint missions underhis belt and with many friends fromother services, Collins maintainedthat he'd choose a team junior Sailorswith a few ensigns to meet any chal-lenge.

"I feel confident that this teamwould stand the best chance over allof achieving anything that came ourway," he said. "Anytime, anywhere."

Of course, learning how to keepthe energy of Sailors focused on thejob at hand is not always an easy task."Work is good," said Collins. "YourSailors need to work. Make sure theyhave enough work to grumble about.That way, you know they are alive.

New Chief Petty Officers stand tall

Command receivesOSHA safetycertification

U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos

The chief petty officer selectees march into the Dahlgren basetheater signing "Anchors Away" at their pinning ceremonySept. 14. Nineteen new chief petty officers walked out of theceremony.

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By Chris CleaverNAMDC Public Affairs

Two Naval Support Facility(NSF) Dahlgren-based commandsare playing critical roles in theNavy's fielding of an Aegis weaponsystem scheduled for operation inDevelesu, Romania, in 2015.

Termed "Aegis Ashore" for itslocation on terra firma instead ofthe high seas, Aegis Ballistic Mis-sile Defense (BMD) and Navy Airand Missile Defense Command(NAMDC)—both based at NSFDahlgren—are working to ensurethis revolutionary program is op-erational on time.

Aegis BMD serves as the Navyelement for the Missile DefenseAgency, and in this role it supportsresearch, development, testingand acquisition of Aegis Ashore.NAMDC oversees the BMD Enter-prise, which aligns programs andrequirements to ensure opera-tions milestones are met.

Representatives from both or-ganizations recently met inMoorestown, N.J., to view the con-struction and assembly site andreceive a program update by Lock-heed Martin, lead contractor forthe Aegis weapon system.

Aegis BMD and NAMDC had afirst-hand look at the massivefoundation for the Aegis Ashoreassembly site. Some 80 truckloadsof concrete were recently pouredto ensure the four-story facility ison solid ground. And while thismulti-ton foundation portrays animage of permanence, AegisAshore is anything but.

"This system is built with mod-ularity as a core component," saidDr. Kevin Brennan, Aegis AshoreDeckhouse design lead. Aegiscomponents are assembled onlarge skids called RemovableEquipment Units. They are thenfitted together inside the facility

like one a very high-tech set of Le-gos. This allows the weapon sys-tem and its components to slideinto place. "The amount of inno-vation to build this system and beable to quickly disassemble andmove it is remarkable," he added.

The need for modularity is inpart driven by the requirement tobuild and rebuild the complex atseveral sites, and the requirementto disassemble and move from itsdeployed location if required.

"This complex, multi-facetedproject takes one of the world'smost advanced weapons systemsand makes it totally trans-portable," said Brendan R. Scan-lon, Aegis Ashore director forLockheed Martin.

In the near future, walls will

spring up on the foundation andthe deckhouse will begin to takeshape. After testing in New Jersey,the equipment will be disassem-bled and shipped to the PacificMissile Range in Hawaii for furthertesting.

At nearly the same time anoth-er Aegis Weapon System will be as-sembled and tested in New Jerseydeckhouse. After this system com-pletes testing, it will be moved toRomania. The operational date isset for 2015.

Aegis Ashore is part of the Pres-ident's European Phased AdaptiveApproach for ballistic missile de-fense. This approach deploysproven capabilities to protect ourNATO partners, allies and theUnited States.

Dahlgren commands have pivotal role with Aegis Ashore

Capt. Jeff Weston, Aegis Ashore program manager, ex-plains the Aegis Ashore site layout at the Lockheed Martinfacility in Moorestown, N.J. Members from Aegis BMD andNAMDC recently received a program update and toured theconstruction site.

The foundation is prepared for the Aegis Ashore facility under construction in Moorestown, N.J.

WASHINGTON - Are you readyto be notified in the event of anemergency or base closure? A quickand easy sign up to the Wide AreaAlert Notification (WAAN) systemcould save you in more ways thanyou can imagine.

DeployedbytheNavyin2008,theWAAN system provides Navy instal-lations worldwide with an effectiveandreliablemassnotificationsystemthat can be used during a crisis towarn and direct affected personnel.

"As a civilian employee, Ithought that my home phone or cellphone numbers were none of mycommand's business. And certainlythey didn't need to know my kids'personal information," saysMarcher Castell at Navy InstallationCommand headquarters.

"Of course, that meant that theycouldn't call me to tell me to evacu-ate, or include my children in theevacuation count. They couldn't

even call me to tell me somethingsimple like the power being out inmy building and not to drive all theway in to the office."

All military (active duty and Re-serve), civil service and contractor

personnel with an NMCI or One Netuser account are required to registertheir office email address andphone number, at a minimum, in

the WAAN. Registering personalemergency contact informationalso is strongly encouraged.

As Marcher discovered, the Navy

can't alert you if it cannot find you.Registration is not automatic, but byproviding your personal contact in-formation, you take advantage ofthe following benefits:

- Registration enhances yoursafety and empowers you to react intimes of crisis.

- Registration ensures that real-time alerts provide information toyou and your family on what to doand where to go in an emergency.

- Registration allows you to findout about base closures due toweather or an emergency, beforeyou show up.

- Registration permits you to benotified when it is clear/safe to re-turn to the installation. All personalinformation is safeguarded.How to Register1. NMCI/One Net users right-click onthe Purple Globe icon (bottom right

I am. Are You ...... Ready to receive notifications in an emergency?

The annual hurricane season, which extends into Novem-ber, can present severe weather impacts in which personalawareness of emergency situations is critical.

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Family DisasterPreparedness GuideAvailable Online

Naval Support Activity SouthPotomac has prepared this refer-ence tool in case emergenciesarise at any of our installations.The goal of the Disaster FamilyPreparedness Guide is to arm youwith resources and informationyou may need should a South Po-tomac installation encounter anatural or man-made threat.Find the publication at http://is-suu.com/garyr.wagner/docs/family_disaster_preparedness_guide.

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CARPOOL/VANPOOL WANTED

Van or Car pool desired from Fredericks-burg or King George to Indian Head,Monday thru Friday with one RDO, prefer7-430, but hours can be negotiated.703-909-3380.

Riders wanted to start a carpool from theNorthern Neck (Lively/Lancaster), pass-ing through Warsaw at 0605 and Mon-tross at 0615, arriving at Dahlgren by0700; leaving Dahlgren at 1600. Call Leaat 540-653-6776 or 571-232-5412 (cell).

From the Ferry Farm area to DahlgrenBldg. 1500 area. Prefer early workhours. Call Mark, 540-653-2148.

Riders wanted for van pool. Leaves fromRichmond at Home Depot on Atlee-El-mont Rd. (exit # 86B off I-95) toDahlgren. Call David at (540) 653-9203.

Clinton, Md., to Dahlgren. Hours are flex-ible (0600 - 1700). Call Miranda at 703-692-9590.

Carpool/vanpool wanted from Montrossarea to Dahlgren. Can also take up to 3or 4 riders from here if they would preferme to drive. Call Doc at 252-670-6686.Early risers only.

Want to start a carpool? Need riders?

“Commuter Clearinghouse” is a sourcefor information on carpools or vanpoolsthat already exist and need passengers,as well as a place for employees to ad-vertise to start a carpool or vanpool.Whether you already operate a carpoolor vanpool and are open to acceptingnew riders or need drivers, or if you arelooking for a carpool or vanpool, provideus with information that might help youfind or start a commuter opportunity,such as, where you will need to commutefrom and to, preferred schedule and con-tact information. You can send your infor-mation via e-mail to nsasp_pao_dlgr@navy.mil or contact our office toll free at866-359-5540, or DSN 249-8153, or 540-653-8153.

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GWRideConnect is a free ridesharingservice that assists persons who areseeking daily transportation from Freder-icksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Carolineand King George counties to employmentlocations in Dahlgren among other em-ployment sites. Go towww.gwregion.org/gwride connect.html.

Geckle, said that command-wide involve-ment has already benefited the commandby involving employees at every level inthe command.

"We have continuously improved thesafety and health in our operations as awhole," he said. "Our implementation ofVPP principles has resulted in lower occu-pational injuries and mishaps."

According to McCoy, the benefits ofobtaining Star status extend beyondNSWC IHD's workforce. It also demon-strates to the local community that thecommand is world-class safe activity.

"This allows us to do the complex andpotentially hazardous work that the na-tion needs," he said. "The fundamentalunderpinning is that the local communityhas the confidence that this place is beingrun in a safe manner."

While obtaining VPP Star status signi-fies the establishment of a sound founda-tion for ongoing safety improvement, it isreally just one step in a longer journey. Inabout three years, OSHA representativeswill return to Indian Head Division to con-

duct a recertification evaluation. Follow-on evaluations are held every three to fiveyears, with site injury and illness rates ex-amined annually.

"Today's event is by no means the end

of our journey," Buduo said. "Obtainingand maintaining VPP star status isn't asprint to the finish line, rather, it's morelike a very long and continuous relayrace."

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U.S. Navy photos by Matthew Poynor

Capt. Andy Buduo, NSWC Indian Head Division's commanding offi-cer, accepts the VPP Star Site certification plaque from Teresa Penn,the regional manager for the Occupational Safety and Health Admin-istration's Voluntary Protection Program.

By Andrew RevelosNSASP Staff Writer

Cmdr. Elvis Mikel, executive officer forNaval Support Activity South Potomac(NSASP), delighted local senior citizensSept. 11 when he visited the Morning SideHouse in Waldorf, Md., to talk about hiscareer in the military.

The group of senior citizens includedseveral veterans representing every serv-ice branch and nearly every conflict sinceWorld War II. For other senior citizenswho attended, Mikel's presentationevoked memories of time spent as a mili-tary spouse.

Mikel began with a description ofsome of the many military activities host-ed at Naval Support Facility (NSF)Dahlgren and NSF Indian Head. "We'rethe host activity, so we're kind of like themayor of Navy town," he said. "We're incharge of fire, security, emergency man-agement, environmental compliance, oc-cupational health and safety. We also doutilities."

Mikel also described how militaryequipment has evolved since past wars."In the past, they'd put a gun on the deckand have a Sailor shoot it," he said. "Now,we have systems of systems. You have agun, you have a radar, you have a fire con-trol system. It's all tied together in a com-puter network."

The seniors were clearly impressedwith the day-to-day activities hosted byNSASP. "Do you ever sleep?" asked onewoman.

"I try to sleep," said a smiling Mikel. "Iwork that into when I eat, when I study,when I do my job and when I see my kids.So, two to three hours a day."

After describing the command dutiesof NSASP and other commands atDahlgren and Indian Head, Mikel told the

group about his life in the Navy. Membersof the audience, which included severalNavy veterans, peppered him with ques-tions and compared military life today tothe military life of yesteryear.

Many members of the group pro-fessed fond memories of Hawaii, whereMikel once served. One elderly gentle-man, who was very obviously a young-at-heart Sailor, reminisced about "hula girls"during his time in Hawaii and treated theaudience to a quick rendition of the huladance from his chair.

The questions put forward to Mikel bythe seniors were various: How long has heserved? Where is he from? How did hemeet his wife? Does he like living in theCharles County?

"We're very happy to be here," saidMikel. "My wife loves living in the area. Mykids love it. We really enjoy being part ofthe community."

Mikel thanked the many veterans inthe audience for their own service andcredited enlisted leaders for making himthe officer he is today.The former enlistedmen in the group seemed to appreciatethe compliment and sat up a littlestraighter. For more than an hour, Mikelentertained the seniors and answered a

lively string of questions.Regina Cunninham, director of life en-

richment at Morningside House, appreci-ated the effect the visit had on residents.

"The residents really enjoyed it," shesaid. "This is the first time we've doneanything like this and they were excited allweek for this."

Mikel's presentation came after anearlier presentation by an Airman. Morn-ingside House requested the attendanceof military personnel as a way to honorboth service members and their residentson Sept. 11.

"They are truly overwhelmed," saidCunningham of her residents. "It was aone-on-one thing; instead of seeingsomething on TV, they had someone totalk to them in-person.

"To hear about things going on in theworld directly from someone who is serv-ing, they are really, really excited. It is aspecial thing for their hearts."

Cunningham thanked Mikel for stop-ping by and sharing his life with residents."Commander Mikel did an awesomejob," she said. "Many residents can relateto what he's done and that's what madeit exciting for them."

Morning Side residents enjoy military speakers

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Cmdr. Elvis Mikel (l.) meets with Bill Young and his wife, Jeanette, atMorningside House. Young, a former Sailor who once worked onNaval Support Facility Indian Head, celebrated his birthday withMikel as part of the event.

NSASP ExecutiveOfficer featuredin 9/11 program

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DahlgrenSecond Tour Thrift Store NeedsYour Donations

Are you cleaning house for the schoolyear/change of season? Are you moving?Please donate your gently used clothing& household items to the Second TourThrift Boutique next to the USO atDahlgren! All proceeds are donated tocharities in the Dahlgren/King Georgeand surrounding communities, and pro-vide scholarship funds to dependents ofmilitary personnel - past and present -stationed on Dahlgren. Please do not do-nate used personal items (under clothes,socks, etc.). We are open every Thursdayfrom 9:30am-noon. Our Fall/Winter andHalloween stock will be available as ofSeptember 20. Come see us onThursday!

Base-Wide Yard Sale Sept. 29A base-wide yard sale will be held Sat.,

Sept. 29 from 8 a.m. - Noon on the cornerof Hall Rd. behind the base chapel. Comeout and find some new treasures!

NSASP Navy Birthday Ball 2012Tickets to this year's NSASP Navy Ball

arenowavailable! NSASPwillcelebratetheNavy's birthday on Oct. 12 at Fredericks-burgSquare. Purchaseticketsandgetmoreinformation about the event by visitinghttp://www.nsaspnavyball.org/today! TheNavy Ball Committee continues everyWednesday at the First Lieutenant's Bldg.#453 on the water near the flagpole onSampsonRd.from11a.m.to1p.m.Allpro-ceeds benefit the NSASP Navy Ball 2012.

Indian HeadIH Spouses' Club "Treasures"Thrift Store Needs Donations!

Plan today to visit the Treasures ThriftStore, located at 12 Strauss Ave. next doorto the USO. The store is open every Tues-day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations ofgently used items are currently being ac-cepted.Want to earn up to $5 in free itemsfrom the thrift store every month? Volun-teer! Stop by the thrift store during operat-inghoursoremail ihspouseclub@live.comfor information.

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"You know what they say about idle hands?Well, idle Sailor hands are the same thingtimes five. So make sure they don't get introuble; work them hard. They'll sleep betterat night and maybe, one day, they'll be stand-ing where you're standing right now."

The next bit of advice concerned the chal-lenge of maintaining a good family life whileserving. "Sometimes us chiefs have a little toomuch passion for our work," said Collins. "Younew chiefs did not get selected because youdon't work, but if you have a family outside ofyour fellow Sailors, you must find some levelof balance and find ways to delegate."

Including one's spouse in decision-mak-ing is a sure way help the work-life balance ofbusy chief petty officers, said Collins. "Yourspouse may be working harder, even as youwork harder. You both might need a break."

"To the families and the new chiefs, myhat is off to you; my prayers go out to you. Myadvice is to maintain a high level of commu-nication and understanding between you.

"A chief is dedicated to our country, as arethe families, [to] his or her work and to thefamily. I don't need to tell you the difficulties;you live it every day. But I can tell you this:you are not alone and that many have comebefore and the strongest do survive and nev-

er ring the bell to quit."Once Collins left the stage, each new chief

pettyofficerwascalledfrontandcenter.Mem-bersoftheirfamilies, friendsandmentorstookto the stage to pin anchors on their new khakiuniforms. Another chief petty officer, chosenby the selectee, then placed the combination

cover on the head of each new chief.To the flash of cameras, each new chief

petty officer was piped ashore. After the cer-emony, some very tired new chief petty offi-cers relaxed with friends and family and rev-eled in their newfound membership to a veryexclusive fraternity.

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Hooyah! Chief petty officer selectees sound off for the guest speaker oftheir pinning ceremony, retired Master Chief Petty Officer and SEALSteven Collins.

Heroes ScholarshipCampaign Continuesthrough Nov. 11

With more than 870 students using veter-ans' benefits to pursue their degree at theCollege of Southern Maryland (CSM) sincelast fall, the CSM Foundation has launchedits second annual "CSM Heroes Campaign"in honor of those who served our country aswell as first responders who risk their livesdaily for the safety of others.

Currently one out of every 19 students isusing veteran benefits to pursue an associ-ate's degree at CSM. Last year and through-out the summer, CSM served 879 studentsusing veterans' benefits, with the majority at-tending from Charles County at 42 percentand 37 percent from St. Mary's County.

The CSM Heroes Campaign, which con-tinues through Nov. 11, raises funds to sup-port students studying to become first re-sponders, specifically in emergency medicalservices, criminal justice, fire science technol-ogy or homeland security programs, or stu-dents using veteran benefits as part of theU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs YellowRibbon Program.

"The college is privileged to serve morethan 800 of our veterans every year.These in-dividuals deserve our financial support sothat they can achieve their goals," said CSMPresident Dr. Brad Gottfried.

The CSM Foundation marked Sept. 11with the launch of its second annual CSMHeroes Campaign with the help of membersof the La Plata Campus Student Association(SA) who offered commemorative yellow rib-bons and patriotic pins as part of its 9/11 Re-sponders Recognition. SA treasurer AlexisCrawford, a second-year student in account-ing, asked those assembled outside theLearning Resource Center to pause for a mo-ment of silence to honor veterans and in sup-port of our local heroes.

Afterward, Crawford added yellow rib-bons to the lapels of several local heroes, in-cluding Larry Abell, president of the Mary-land Veterans Memorial Museum at CharlesCounty (MVMM) and a student at the collegein 1960 before serving in the U.S. Navy duringthe Vietnam War. He was joined by fellowMVMM directors, Norm Saunders, a 1968alumnus prior to serving in the U.S. Army inVietnam; and Marie and Don Halter, both ofwhom served in the U.S. Navy during WorldWar II.

1 of every 19 CSM students using veterans' benefits

CSM’s Heroes Campaign continuesto raise scholarship funds to sup-port students studying to becomefirst responders or students usingveteran benefits as part of the U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs Yel-low Ribbon Program. With currentstudent and volunteer firefighterElizabeth Varesko are (from left)Maryland Veterans Memorial Muse-um Directors and veterans MarieHalter, Don Halter and Larry Abell,and far left Norm Saunders, joinedby Professor William "Ed" Moroney,who coordinates the college'sHomeland Security Program.

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Dahlgren

Bowling CenterFamily Fun Bowling

Every Wednesday in SeptemberLocation: Dahlgren Bowling Center (Cannonball Lanes)

$30.00 for one lane for an hour, one pitcher of soda, and onelarge single topping pizza. Bowling shoes are extra. Eligible pa-trons include all with base access. For more information con-tact Cannonball Lanes 540-653-7327.

Cosmic BowlingEvery Friday and Saturday in September from 7 p.m. - mid-

night at Dahlgren Bowling Center (Cannonball Lanes) Enjoymusic and lights while bowling. Eligible Patrons: All with BaseAccess. For more information contact Cannonball Lanes 540-653-7327.

All-U-Can BowlFridays in September from 7 p.m. - MidnightLocation: Dahlgren Bowling Center (Cannonball Lanes)

Come out on Friday Nights and enjoy 2 hours of All-U-CanBowl fun.

Military is $5.95 per person and civilian is $6.95 per person.Shoes are not included in price. Eligible patrons include allwith base access for more information contact CannonballLanes 540-653-7327.

Special EventNaval District Washington Defenders of Freedom Ap-

preciation Day Saturday, September 22, 2012 Location: SixFlags of America (Rain Date Saturday, September 29, 2012)The NDW region would like to show it's appreciation forthe men and women who daily support and defend thisgreat country. They are inviting Dod and Military personnelto a day at Six Flags at a drastically reduced rate. In addi-tion, the first 5,000 people to purchase the tickets will beeligible to receive a limited seating ticket to our legendaryperformer: Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Tickets can be purchased at any NDW ticket office. Tick-ets Prices will

be: $20 - After August 17, 2012. Tickets are non refund-able. Call the ITT Office for more information: NSFDahlgren (540) 653-8785.

Fitness CenterSuicide Prevention and Awareness 5K

September 26, 2012 at 1100Location: Dahlgren Fitness Track - near the CPOA Club

House (old golf course pro shop).Eligible Patrons: All with base access. Cost: FREE Join us

to show your support! Lunch available for purchase fromthe Navy Ball Committee. For more information, contactthe Fleet and Family Support Center 540-653-1839.

MWR Highlights

540-653-7336Friday: 7 p.m. Showing

Saturday: 7 p.m. Showing

Price of Shows$5 Civilian, $4 Active Duty, Retired & Reserve Mil E7

& above & their family members with ID$2.50 E1-E6 and below

and their family members with ID$2 Child (6-11)

Free - Child (5 and under).Movie shown in 3D will cost

an additional $1 to ticket price.

Sep 21st/ FRIDAY - Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog DaysRated PG - 94 min

Sep 22nd/ SATURDAY - SavagesRated R - 131 min

Sep 28th/ FRIDAY - The Watch - Rated R120 min Sep

29th/ SATURDAY - Total RecallRated PG-13 - 121 min

DahlgrenMovie Theater

"We're here to serve veterans.We want to preserve their historyand honor the deep sacrifices that so many people have made,"said Abell, who is also a life member of the 10th DistrictVolun-teer Fire Department in Charles County.

"Our museum's motto is remembering and honoringMaryland's veterans. Also serving our veterans is part of thatas well, and I applaud the College of Southern Maryland forwhat you are doing to support our veterans through thesescholarships."

Crawford also pinned a yellow ribbon onto the firefighteruniform of current student Elizabeth Varesko, who is a mem-ber of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and hasjust joined the LeonardtownVolunteer Rescue Squad.Varesko,who is pursuing associate degrees in Emergency Medical Serv-ices and in Fire Science Technology, ultimately wants to be-come a flight medic with the state police and work as a paidfirefighter for a base such as Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

"I love it," she said of firefighting, despite the tough crashscenes she may work or donning the 60-plus pounds of gearthat includes bunker pants, a fire coat, boots, air tanks, maskand helmet, plus tools while she works a fire scene for severalhours.

"It can be exhausting, but it is well worth the time. It's justamazing, being a volunteer firefighter.The emergency field haschanged so many people's lives; it has made me a better per-son, no doubt. It kicks you into shape, and you deal with a lotof emotion, but there are always other firefighters there to helpyou through it.You can join a department and you don't haveto know anything going in, but they can provide you with thetraining and they are there to help you get started. I don't knowwhere I'd be without it. I love it. It's my passion, it's my life. Idon't consider myself a hero; I just do it because it's what I loveto do."

During the CSM Heroes Campaign, donation boxes will beavailable at locations throughout Calvert, Charles and St.Mary's counties. Additionally, donations may be made onlineat http://www.csmd.edu/Foundation/heroes/.

Participating area Papa John's are also partnering withCSM Sept. 11 through Nov. 12 to donate a portion of its pizzasales when customers mention "CSM Heroes" or a derivativeof the Heroes Campaign with any order.

Additionally, on Monday nights which coincide with Mon-day Night Football, the participating Papa John's will offer aspecial, with $1 of every order going to CSM Heroes.

For information on "CSM Heroes Campaign," contact Mar-tina Arnold at 301-934-7649 or martina.arnold@csmd.edu, orvisit www.csmd.edu/Foundation.

For information on CSM services available to student vet-erans, visit http://www.csmd.edu/Current/Veterans/. For in-formation on the MarylandVeterans Memorial Museum, visithttp://www.mdvets.cc/.

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The South Potomac Pilot6 Friday, September 21, 20126 Friday, September 21, 2012

Fredericksburg Area Leadership Prayer BreakfastThe Christian Business Men's Connection in Fredericks-

burg, Va., is hosting a prayer breakfast on Thursday, Oct. 4, at7-8:30 a.m. at the Fredericksburg Expo Center.The event is de-signed to support the leadership in the community withprayer. Members of all faiths are invited to participate to jointogether to pray for our leaders.

Guest speaker for the event is Clebe McClary. His messageof courage, determination and dedication compels others toreach beyond their limitations.

While completing his 19th reconnaissance mission inViet-nam in October of 1968, Marine Lt. Clebe McClary was criti-cally wounded during an enemy ambush on Hill #146. Clebe'sbravery and leadership under fire resulted in his being pre-sented with the Silver Star and the Bronze Star. Although Clebesuffered the traumatic loss of an eye and arm, and was latertold he would never walk again, he didn't lose the will to over-come his circumstances.

Cost to attend the breakfast is $20 per person. Reservationsare required, and must be made by Sept. 27. Single seats willbe sold at the door as available. To make a reservation, call(540) 373-2262.

Career Fair for Military Veterans and SpousesA career fair exclusively for military veterans and their

spouses will be held at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. onSept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Recruit Military,the fair will be held on the second day of the three-day "Mod-ern Day Marine" Expo which runs September 25-27.

The career fair will provide career and networking oppor-tunities to transitioning Marines and other military veteranswho previously have made the transition. Businesses, publicinstitutions, non-profit organizations and federal, state andlocal government agencies from throughout the United Stateswill be in attendance offering a variety of opportunities.

For details, go to https://events.recruitmilitary.com/events/modern-day-marine-veteran-career-fair-september-26-2012.

King George Job FairA job fair, sponsored by JobZone, will be held at the King

George Citizens Center, 8076 Kings Hwy., on Sept. 28 from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (434) 263-5102 or (540) 226-1473 for moreinformation on this or future job fairs.Visit www.JobZoneOn-line.com to pre-register. Pre-registration will save you lots oftime when arriving at the job fairs.

JobZone sponsors numerous local career fairs throughoutthe year in Dahlgren/King George, Fredericksburg, Springfieldand Patuxent River.

The job fairs are focused on job seekers in the surroundingcounties and are heavily marketed to military bases of allbranches of service.

Companies attending will be looking for entry to advancedskill levels. Some companies will be seeking security clear-ances with a military background. Highlights of job opportu-nities include software/systems engineers, security, acquisi-tion, logistics, financial, intelligence, IT, electronics, opera-tions, and management and much more.

Dahlgren Heritage Museum Family Fun DayJoin the Dahlgren Heritage Museum for a Family Fun Day

on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Dahlgren HeritageMuseum, in the former Gateway Center on Rt. 301 near theNice Bridge. Enjoy several fun hands-on science challenges.Make and race balloon cars, regatta boats, and awesome air-planes. Make your own Angry Bird catapult! Constructbridges out of dominoes and lots of other fun family chal-lenges! This event is free and hosted by Girl ScoutTroop 3071.

OFB Club Charity Golf TournamentThe OFB Club will hold a charity golf tournament at

Cameron Hills Golf Links on Saturday, Oct. 6. Registration be-gins at 8:30 a.m. tee-off at 10 a.m. Cost is $80 per person or$300 per team and includes entry into all events, 18 holes ofgolf, golf cart, lunch and chance to win various prizes!

To register, contact any OFB member or go to www.ofb-club.org, e-mail ofbclubgolf@gmail.com or call (540) 903-7999.Golf attire is required, collared shirts and slacks. All proceedsbenefit Ladies Auxiliary VFW Cancer Aid & Research Fund.

Roundtable on IT Support to the Joint ForceThe Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce's Military Af-

fairs Council is hosting a roundtable featuring Martin West-phal, vice director for the Joint Staff J6. He will speak on "In-formation Technology Support to the Joint Force." Westphalwill cover new initiatives in DoD and the Joint Staff regarding

command, control, communications, computers and the cy-ber domain.

The roundtable will be held onWednesday, Oct. 17, from 8a.m. to 9:30 a.m. atThe Lodge at Stevenson Ridge www.steven-sonridge.com.

Pre-registration is $15 for MAC members, $20 for all others.An additional $2 charge applies at the door. To register on linego to http://members/fredericksburgchamber.org/Event/de-tails/mac-roundtable-2202 or call (540) 373-9400.

County Commissionersto Host POW/MIA Flag Ceremony

The Charles County Board of Commissioners and theCharles County Sheriff's Office will join states and countiesacross the nation in recognizing the sacrifices and services ofour military servicemen and women who were prisoners ofwar (POW) or are missing in action (MIA) on Tuesday, Sept.25, at 11 a.m. at the Charles County Government Building, 200Baltimore Street, La Plata.

Charles County will be the first county in Maryland to offi-cially fly the POW/MIA at local government buildings and wel-come citizens to be a part of this special event.

The POW/MIA flag will fly yearlong at the Charles CountyGovernment Building and at the Charles County Sheriff's Of-fice headquarters in La Plata in memory of Frances DesalesWills, a Charles County resident who remains MIA, and inhonor of all those were imprisoned while serving in conflicts.

The 2012 national POW/MIA Recognition Day theme,"UntilThey Are Home," especially recognizes family membersof POW/MIAs, many of whom continue to wait for the returnof their loved ones. We have extended an invitation to familymembers of Charles County POW/MIAs, and we look forwardto having them be present to witness this special ceremony.

Limited seating will be available starting at 10:30 a.m. Spe-cial seating requirements will be accommodated as space per-mits. For more information, contact Kim Simonson at (301)645-0576 or SimonsoK@CharlesCounty.org. Citizens withspecial needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711,or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

Black Box presents Brothers Joseph & Dave NorrisThe Indian Head Black Box Theater has recently reopened

after closing for renovations on the second floor of the buildingwhich provide space for workshops, rehearsal halls, classesand exhibit areas thus increasing the cultural arts offerings forthe greater community.

The theater has resumed its popular "Sunday AfternoonConcert Series," which features local performing artists frommany musical genres. Brothers Joseph and Dave Norris will beperforming at the Black Box Theatre on Sept. 23 at 3 p.m. as apart of this series. Joseph and Dave don't often perform to-gether, so their appearance at the Black Box will be a rare treatfor fans to see the duo play.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children/youth ages 5-17 years old. Seating is limited, so reservations are recom-mended. Reservations can be made by calling (301) 743-3040or by email at info.ihca@gmail.com. Any remaining tickets willbe available for purchase at the door.The theater accepts pay-ments of cash or check only at this time.

Foreclosure Prevention Workshop Scheduledfor Sept. 22

The Charles County Commissioners are pleased to an-nounce an upcoming foreclosure prevention workshop. TheMaryland Department of Housing and Community Develop-ment will be hosting a Foreclosure Prevention Workshop onSaturday, Sept. 22, at 9 a.m. at the College of Southern Mary-land (8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata) in the Center for Business& Industry (BI) building.

Learn how foreclosure can be prevented, and find out howMaryland's foreclosure prevention laws affect you. Loan ser-vicers, pro bono attorneys, and housing counselors will be on-site to speak with homeowners. If you are interested in receiv-ing a FREE foreclosure legal consultation at the event, pleasecontact the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland at 1-800-396-1274 ext. 3050 to pre-register, and learn how to preparefor the legal consult.

What to BrWhat to Bring:ing:* All paperwork related to current and former mortgages,

including loan application, settlement paperwork, and lenderstatements.

* All foreclosure notices, or threats of foreclosure if any re-ceived.

* Monthly household budget and pay stubs.For program details and online registration, visit www.MD-

Hope.org. Onsite registration is available on Sept. 22.

Civista Health Foundation Wine Tasting SaturdayThe Civista Health Foundation presents its annual wine

tasting this Saturday, Sept. 14, from 6-10 p.m. at Port TobaccoCourthouse in Port Tobacco, Md. Tickets are $80, and desig-nated driver tickets are $40. To purchase tickets, visithttp://www.civista.org/foundationpgs/new/foundation_winetasting.html.

Registration Now Availablefor Adult Sports Leagues

Lace up your shoes and gather your teammates, registra-tion is now available for adult basketball and volleyballLeagues. Adult basketball leagues are available for ages 18 andup.The registration fee is $725 and the registration deadline isFriday, Oct. 19. Games are played each Sunday at various lo-cations, and this league is Countywide.

Games will begin on Sunday, Nov. 4.Adult 30+ basketball leagues are available with an eight

game regular season. The registration fee is $525 and the reg-istration deadline is Friday, October 5. Games are played onThursdays at various locations, and this league is Countywide.Games will begin on Thursday, October 18.

Adult volleyball leagues are available with a ten match (30games) season. The registration fee is $300 and the registrationdeadline is Friday, Oct. 5. Games are played on Mondaysand/or Wednesdays at various locations, and this league isCountywide. Games will begin mid-October.

Register online at www.CharlesCountyParks.com or call(301) 934-9305 or (301) 870-3388, ext. 5152.

Ghosts of Sotterley Tours 2012Sotterley Plantation presents "1918: Influenza, War, and

Restless Spirits," Ghosts of Sotterley 2012 on Oct. 19, 20, 25, 26and 27. Experiences begin at 7 p.m. and run every 10 minutes.Advance reservations are required - no walk-ins will be accept-ed. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased online:www.sotterley.org. Group rates are available by calling our of-fice (301) 373-2280. This event may not be suitable for youngchildren. Dress appropriately for this spooky outdoor walkingtour/production.

Big Apple Circus Offers Military DiscountsBig Apple Circus announces that beginning this month a

50-percent discount will be available on tickets to their spec-tacular Legendarium show at Dulles Town Center, 45630Dulles Center Blvd., on Sept. 20 through Oct. 8 for all veterans,active-duty military personnel and their families.

Veterans, service men and women, and their families areinvited to enjoy the thrill of watching the circus' fantastic per-formers in an intimate tent setting where all seats are less than50 feet from the center ring.

Tickets are on sale now for select shows at a discounted rateof $30, $24.50, $18.50 or $12.50 for active-duty military andveterans with the promotional code: Military. Tickets can bepurchased on line at https://tickets.bigapplecircus.org/On-line/default.asp.

Anyone who has purchased a discounted ticket online willbe required to show a current ID and documentation of mili-tary service to qualify to receive this special rate.Without qual-ifying proof, they won't be admitted to the show and no refundwill be issued. Tickets purchased at regular price cannot laterbe converted to the discounted price. Discounts are alsoavailable for college students with a valid student ID. Dis-counted tickets are available for all weekday shows, Monday-Friday from Sept. 20 through Oct. 8.

Evening shows begin at 7 p.m. every weekday. On selectweekdays, there are also 11 a.m. showings. Doors open onehour before show time. The performance is two hours long,including a 15-minute intermission.

Children under the age of 3 are free when they sit on anadult's lap. One child per lap.The BigTop is completely wheel-chair accessible.

Memorial Dedication in King GeorgeA memorial ceremony will be held on Sunday, Sept. 23, at

4 p.m. to honor U.S. service members whose remains werediscarded in the King George Landfill, located off Rt. 3 onBirchwood. This event is open to the public.

Guest speaker at the ceremony will be retired Army Capt.Leslie Smith.

Community Notes

The South Potomac PilotFriday, September 21, 2012 7Friday, September 21, 2012 7Friday, September 21, 2012 7

Suicide prevention in the Navy is an all hands evolution,all the time. While September is nationally recognized asSuicide Prevention Awareness Month, the effort to promoteLives Worth Living is ongoing.

Here are seven actions that individuals, families, workcenters or commands can take to prevent suicide at anytime of year.

You Make a Difference — Pass It On!Small seeds of hope or a sense of purpose and belonging

can grow to form the threads that sustain us through toughtimes. Let three people in your life (family, friends, ship-mates, coworkers) know that they make a difference to you.Be specific about how and why you appreciate who theyare and what they do to make a difference in your life. Askthat they pass it on by honoring three people in their livesthis way. To see a real life example of this process in actionsee www.blueribbonmovie.com.

Run a Fire Drill!While most of us don't expect to be in a fire, we go

through drills for emergency preparedness. If we ever needit, we know the escape routes -- even if they are hard to seebecause of smoke or darkness. Consider what you woulddo in times of personal crisis, or in assisting someone else,and run a drill to practice your plan.

Saying "I am so upset, I am thinking of hurting myself,"or asking "Are you feeling overwhelmed and unable to nav-igate through your stress?" may feel awkward during apractice drill. However, this practice helps ensure that youcan respond quickly and efficiently during a real crisis.Know when to speak up. And know when to ACT!

For individuals, practice how you'll act in a crisis with asmall group or partner. ASK if someone is thinking of sui-cide. CARE - Listen, offer hope, don't judge. TREAT - Takeaction, don't leave the person alone, get assistance.

For commands, update and test your crisis responseplan. Have someone call the duty office and have the dutysection practice going through their plan to talk, gather in-formation and access support. Practice your plan to assistsomeone onboard who is at acute risk.

Check your safety considerations. Update the recall ros-ter. The "Commanding Officer's Tool Kit for Suicide Pre-vention" is a useful resource for tailoring strategies specificto your command's needs.

Front Line Supervisor Training is also available for deck-plate leaders. This suicide prevention course is a uniqueopportunity to discuss and role-play some realistic scenar-ios while practicing your communication and interventionskills.

For emergency responders or medical commands, runa drill to practice your protocols for suicide risk, responseand de-escalation.

Do a Self-AssessmentStress affects us all and health problems like sleep diffi-

culties, depression and anxiety are extremely common. Didyou know that one in five people will experience at leastone episode of major depression in their lifetime? Wear andtear or illness can creep up on us slowly-we don't feel nor-mal, but don't understand that anything is wrong until itreally takes a toll.

Take a moment to check-up on yourself or your com-mand. If you can recognize a concern early, there are manyresources available to address this distress before it nega-tively impacts work performance, morale, relationships orhealth.

For individuals, www.militarymentalhealth.org leads toan anonymous online self-assessment tool for stress-relat-ed issues.

For commands, go through the checklist in OPNAVINST1720.4A and see how your command is doing in imple-menting suicide prevention strategies.

Connect with the CommunitySuicide affects every state, community and demograph-

ic group. In the Navy, suicide prevention is an all handsevolution, all of the time. This includes not only our ship-mates and deckplate leaders, but members of our personalcommunities as well.

There are many organizations with outreach opportu-nities in your own community, with ideas and links to localactivities. Stay engaged through various state, communityand youth-specific activities.

American Association of Suicidology:www.suicidology.orgAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention:www.afsp.orgSuicide Prevention Resource Counsel:www.sprc.org

Engage in Fellowship, Meditation or PrayerWhile honoring your beliefs, work with your local chap-

lain, faith group or friends to hold a breakfast or lunch dis-cussing suicide awareness (warning signs, risk and protec-tive factors). Set aside time for meditation or prayer on be-half of those struggling with a personal crisis that may notfeel as though they have the ability or desire to navigatethrough those challenges. Or, hold a prayer vigil havinggroups of people agree to congregate during a specific time.

Good GriefSurveys show that upwards of half of our personnel

knew someone personally who died by suicide. The paincaused by suicide loss doesn't heal quickly; some studiesestimate that the effects of suicide on a family last for gen-erations. However, there are several resources that can helpprovide hope for survivors. If you are grieving a loss (or didnot allow yourself to grieve an earlier loss to suicide), taketime to sort things out to facilitate the healing process. It'snever too late to heal.

There are many books, DVDs and resources for workingthrough grief. Your local chaplain or Fleet and Family Sup-port Center can assist and make recommendations. Sur-vivors of any military casualty can take advantage of theTAPS-Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. TAPS is the24/7 tragedy assistance resource for anyone who has suf-fered the loss of a military loved one, regardless of the rela-tionship to the deceased or the circumstance of the death.Contact www.taps.org or 800-959-TAPS.

Share Your StoryYou are not alone. If you have overcome a personal cri-

sis, we invite you to email us your story so that you can helpprovide hope to others. Identities will remain confidentialand stories may be selected for inclusion within SuicidePrevention Program publications. Please share your expe-riences at suicideprevention@navy.mil.

Seven Ways to Promote Suicide Prevention AwarenessWASHINGTON (NNS) -- As many service members

and their families are aware, Navy Housing Service Cen-ters are a resource to help them find on and off-basehousing when they are moving to their next duty station.

HSCs offer issue resolution services to all Sailors andtheir families, whether they live on-base, in privatizedmilitary housing or out in the community. All HSC serv-ices are provided free of charge.

In a recent blog by Vice Adm. Bill French, Command-er, Navy Installations Command, he stated, "As a Navyleader - and someone who lives in Navy housing - I amcommitted to ensuring service members and their fami-lies have suitable, affordable and safe housing. Recentevents pertaining to mold in Navy barracks, and govern-ment owned and family privatized housing, indicate aneed to more clearly communicate assistance availableon all issues, but particularly when pertaining to healthor safety issues."

"This is a personal issue for me. I am determined toensure we are providing the very best housing through-out the fleet - but I also need your help. If you help me byreporting your housing issues, we can help ensure youmaintain a house or barracks room that you can feelproud to say is your home," French added.

"The HSC is prepared to serve as the Sailor's advocatewhen housing maintenance, health or safety issues arise.For families living in family privatized housing, we canalso assist as an independent facilitator to help you andyour landlord communicate when there is an issue andassist with coming to a resolution on a dispute," saidCorky Vazquez, CNIC N93 Housing Program Manager.

"Our Housing Service Center staff has professional re-lationships with both the privatization partners andmany community landlords," he said. "We want to workwith service members and their families to assist them infinding effective housing options wherever they chooseto live."

Service members and their families can contact NavyHousing and find information through CNIC's active so-cial media sites: Facebook - www.facebook.com/Navy-Housing, Twitter - www.twitter.com/NavyHousing, orYouTube - www.youtube.com/NavyHousing.

CNIC's website offers plenty of resources for issue res-olution services that may be required:www.cnic.navy.mil/housing. Customers can find a listingof HSCs contact information at www.cnic.navy.mil/hous-ingquickreference.

Navy Housing ServiceCenters offer freeissue Resolutionfor Service Members

The South Potomac Pilot8 Friday, September 21, 2012

H3N2 influenza is a non-humanstrain of the influenza virus that is nor-mally found in pigs, which has lead toits common name of "swine flu." In2012, there have been 297 reportedcases occurring in 13 states, includingMaryland (12 cases). Infections withH3N2 can sometimes cause severe dis-ease, potentially leading to complica-tions like pneumonia. In 2012, severalcases have resulted in hospitalization,but only a single case leading to death.It is important to be able to recognizethe signs and symptoms of H3N2 andensure proper prevention and treat-ment for those that might come intocontact with infected sources.

H3N2 influenza is primarily spreadto people by close contact with infectedpigs. There have been a few cases ofperson-to-person transmission, but thevirus has been unable to propagate be-yond one or two individuals. The virusis transmitted when people come intocontact with influenza-infecteddroplets following a sneeze or coughfrom a pig. There is some evidence tosuggest that people may contract H3N2influenza from touching infected sur-

faces, and then touching their ownmouth or nose. It is also possible thatdust containing the influenza virus maycontribute to the spread of disease.Eating properly handled pork or otherpork-derived products has not been as-sociated with contracting the virus.Though the H3N2 variant is primarily aswine virus, it closely resembles humanflu viruses spread through human pop-ulations since the 1990s. Thus, adultsshould have some protective immuni-ty; however, young children likely havenot been exposed to similar strains, andtherefore are more susceptible to thecomplications of H3N2 influenza. Oth-er populations at high-risk for compli-cations include people with asthma, di-abetes, heart disease, neurological andneurodevelopmental conditions, agegreater than 65 years, and women whoare pregnant.

The best method for avoiding theeffects of influenza is to prevent con-tracting the virus. Unfortunately, thisyear's seasonal influenza vaccine doesnot cover the H3N2 variant. However,there are a number of common sensemethods you can use to keep from get-

ting the disease. First, continue per-forming everyday preventive actions,like covering your mouth with a tissuewhen coughing or sneezing, washingyour hands with soap and water,avoiding close contact with sick peo-ple, and if you are sick, stay home fromschool or work until your illness has re-solved. Second, if you work regularlywith animals, you should take specialcare to minimize your contact withpigs, and if you have to work with sickpigs, wear gloves, a mask and protec-tive clothing. If you begin to experi-ence symptoms suggestive of influen-za, such as fever, cough, sore throat,runny nose, nausea, vomiting, diar-rhea and/or body aches, you should beseen by a healthcare provider immedi-ately. It is important to consult yourphysician early, as prompt administra-tion of antiviral medications worksbetter than if treatment is delayed.

Additional information can befound through the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention's website athttp://www.cdc.gov/flu/swineflu/h3n2v-outbreak.htm or you can call theCDC at 1-800-CDC-INFO.

Avoiding Swine FluThe Navy Vot-

ing AssistanceProgram (NVAP)provides votingassistance to allDepartment ofthe Navy person-nel and their fam-ilies around theworld. The NVAPensures that allNavy personnelreceive timelyand accurate in-formation regard-ing state and fed-eral elections through all communications means available,24-hours a day.

Every Navy command has a UnitVoting Assistance Offi-cer (UVAO) and every installation has an InstallationVotingAssistance Officer (IVAO). A Navy Voting Action Officer(NVAO) is assigned to manage the NVAP on behalf of theNavy's Senior Service Voting Representative, CommanderNavy Installations Command. Each branch of the militaryhas a similarly structured Voting Assistance Program.

If you have any questions about absentee voting, voterregistration, upcoming elections or anything else relatedto voting, the best place to start is with your commandVAO or the FederalVoting Assistance Program (FVAP) web-site. FVAP's website is a one-stop-shop for all things votingrelated.

FFederederal Val Voting Assistance Proting Assistance Progrogram:am: www.fvap.gov

FrFrequently Asked Qequently Asked Questions:uestions: www.fvap.gov/faq.html

RRegisteregistering to Ving to Vote Aote Absentee:bsentee: The easiest way to registeris by using FVAP's online wizard through their website. Youcan also download the SF-76 (below), fill it out and mail itin using the prepaid envelope (below).

FFederederal Pal Post Card Aost Card Application - SF 76:pplication - SF 76:www.fvap.gov/resources/media/fpca.pdf.

PrPrepaid Envepaid Envelope:elope:www.fvap.gov/resources/media/returnenvelope.pdf.

AAdditional Rdditional Resouresourcesces- Follow 'Navy Voting' on Facebook for the latest voting

related news and updates- www.votesmart.org Provides extensive non-partisan

information on elected officials, voting records and candi-dates' positions; covers federal and state officials

- www.senate.gov Everything you want to know aboutthe U.S.

Senate- www.house.gov Everything you want to know about

the U.S. House of Representatives- www.overseasvotefoundation.org Overseas voter in-

formation

NSASP Voting Assistance Program Contacts

NSA South Potomac Voting Assistance Officer (NavalSupport Facility Dahlgren, VA & Naval Support Facility In-dian Head, MD) Frank Furtado

Phone: 540-653-1839Email: vote.southpotomac@navy.mil

Naval Support Facility DahlgrenVoting Action OfficerTina SimsPhone: (540) 653-4348 or (540) 653-1839Email: vote.southpotomac@navy.mil6027 School House Lane, Bldg. 214Dahlgren, VA 22448

Naval Support Facility Indian HeadVoting Action OfficerRoni AckleyPhone: (301) 744-4850 or (540) 653-1839Email: vote.southpotomac@navy.mil4163 North Jackson, Bldg. 620Indian Head, MD 20640

Navy VotingAssistance Program

The South Potomac PilotFriday, September 21, 2012 9Friday, September 21, 2012 9

August and September are times of year when kids enter anew school season - and many adults notice fresh-start feel-ings of their own, too. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sen-sibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, offers"ABCs" to guide you on the road to weight loss and a healthierlifestyle.

AA - A is for All the added sugar you will trim from your diet.Besides sweets, keep in mind that sugar is in many processedfoods, such as crackers, frozen pizza, and canned soups. Readfood labels.

BB - Begin your food planning at the supermarket.You can'teat what you don't buy.

CC - Chewing longer gives your stomach more time to letyour brain know it's getting full.

DD - Don't eat if you're not truly hungry.EE - Make Exercise a habit in your life by engaging in physi-

cal activities that you enjoy and won't dread doing. Considerwalking, hiking, bicycling, swimming, or dancing.

FF - Find a hobby. Busy hands are less likely to reach for food.GG - Buy yourself a small, non-food Gift when the going gets

tough and your spirits are low.HH - H is for the good Health you will enjoy as you eat sensi-

bly.

II - I is for the Information and Inspiration you will receiveas a TOPS member at your weekly chapter meeting - and forthe Inches that fall off as the pounds drop away.

JJ - Jazz up your life with something great: a new outfit,walking shoes, book, or a hairstyle.

KK - Have an appetite Killer at hand. Consider fresh fruit,crisp raw vegetables, or a glass of refreshing ice water withlemon to curb cravings.

LL - Learn healthful eating habits and familiarize yourselfwith nutrition facts.

MM - Make up your mind that you really want to lose weight.You can fool yourself, but you can't fool the scales.

NN - Nobody can lose weight for you. TOPS can open thedoor.

OO - TOPS provides the Opportunity to learn new tips aboutsensible eating.

PP - Plant your new image in your mind.QQ - Quiz yourself on your eating habits. Don't let day-to-

day problems and emotions control your diet.RR - Reward yourself with a meaningful, non-food item or

activity as you "take off pounds sensibly." Keep thinking thin.SS - Simmer a bowl of broth-based soup on the stove. It's a

filling and inexpensive way to control your appetite.TT - Top your table with attractive dishes to make nutritious

meals even more enjoyable.UU - Understand that you are what you eat. Be the person

you really want to be.VV -Wave the flag ofVictory, but keep your nose to the grind-

stone.WW - Watch out for temptation.XX - Cross your fingers - especially when eating out. Decide

in advance the foods you can order that will work best in keep-ing you on your healthy lifestyle plan.

YY - Yell, "Hooray!" When you lose weight, be proud. Whenyou gain weight, be proud that you are doing something toremedy it.

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The University of MaryWashington Department of PoliticalScience and International Affairs, in collaboration with the JointWarfare Analysis Center, is pleased to announce the continua-tion of the National Security Lecture Series held at the univer-sity's Dahlgren Campus.

Dr. Jack Kramer, who lectured last spring, will kick off theseries and focus on Russian Foreign Policy. Dr. Ranjit Singh,who also lectured last spring, will follow up his Arab Springpresentation by providing participants with additional in-sights into the Syria Crisis.

Additionally, Dr. Stephen Farnsworth, who directs the uni-versity's Center for Leadership and Media Studies, will focuson the 2012 campaign and election, paying special attention tonational security issues.

The programs start at 8 a.m. with registration, refreshmentsand networking followed by the lecture starting at 8:30 a.m. andending at 10 a.m. The lectures will include time for each speak-er's presentation along with opportunities for questions andanswers. While there is no cost to attend, we ask that you reg-ister for each lecture.

Wednesday, 10/3/12 John (Jack) M. Kramer, Ph.D., UMWDistinguished Professor Russian Foreign Policy: Strategic Chal-lenges for the United States. Registration deadline 9/28/12.

Tuesday, 10/30/12 Ranjit Singh, Ph.D., UMW Associate Pro-fessorTheSyriaCrisis:Personal,NationalandRegionalInsecurity.

To register, visit http://dahlgren.umw.edu/upcoming-events/national-security-lecture-series/.

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