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By Patricia OwensNAS Patuxent River Marketing

The Burst of Color 5K is thebrightest 5K to come to NASPatuxent River, showering run-

ners and walkers of all ages with safe,environmentally friendly plant-baseddye throughout the race.

TheBurst of Color 5K takes off at 10a.m. Oct. 4 at the West Basin Marina.Participants are provided a custom-made Burst of Color 5K white T-shirtand are encouraged to wear as muchwhite as possible.

“Be inspired.Youareyourowncan-vas,” said Dave Cardinale, NAS Patux-ent River Marketing director, adding

that it’s a great opportunity to runwithcolleagues, friends and family.

“Use thisasanoutlet for teambuild-

ing, family time, ladies’ day out, malebonding, sibling rivalry or whateverfloats your boat,” he said. “Just comejoin in thehealthy andhappy fun.”

Also on hand during race-day fes-tivities is the naval health clinic pro-viding free blood pressure screenings.

Foodwill be available for purchasefrom the Chief Petty Officers Associa-tion (CPOA) and the Midway Bar willbe open for beverage sales.

Those interested in participatingshould register at the Sports and Fit-ness Office in the Drill Hall by Oct. 1.

Volunteers are needed to splashthe runners and walkers with col-ored dye. Contact MWR marketing at301-342-3214.

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Honoring Gold StarMothers, FamiliesPage 5

Pax People:Daryl HinmonPage 9

Vol. 71, No. 38 Celebrating 71 Years of Community Partnership September 25, 2014

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By Donna CipolloniNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

For the second year in a row,the grounds around Matta-

pany House at NAS PatuxentRiver will be transformed intoa haunted haven of Hallow-een horror, and volunteersare needed to help pull it off.

“This year’s HauntedHouse event and area havealmost quadrupled in sizeand our primary focus rightnow is on building the site,”said Chief Naval Aircrew-man (Tactical Helicopter)Spencer Wait, one of theevent’s coordinators. “Lotsof volunteers are needed.”

Construction, which be-gan last weekend and willbe underway through mid-October, involves hammeringnails, cuttingwood and erect-ing various structures; andvolunteers are asked to bringtheir own tools labeled withtheir name.

“We have to be creativewith the resources we haveto build scary sets, and we’llneed artistic people to helpfinish decorating them,”Waitsaid. “There’s also going tobe a bamboo path throughthe woods and we need helpclearing and creating that.”

Volunteers are alsoneeded as costumed actorsduring the actual HauntedHouse event — from 6-9p.m. Oct. 23, 24 and 25— or,in a variety of other roles,such as helping to park cars,

working the kids’ activitiesarea or final cleanup.

In addition to people,supplies are needed.

“We’re looking for itemssuch as leftover paint, woodor landscaping materials tohelp us construct the dif-ferent areas,” said CulinarySpecialist 2nd Class JeremyAndersen, another eventcoordinator. “And we reallyneed gently used Hallow-een costumes, decorations,props andmasks.”

The small budget allocatedfor the event was spent onspecial effects like projec-tors, unusual lighting andfog machines. Some supplieshave alreadybeendonatedbycommunity businesses.

Andersen also noted thatcraft supplies — acrylicpaint, pipe cleaners, glitterglue, etc. — are needed foruse by kids at the pumpkindecoration station.

“Donating a gallon offog machine liquid wouldbe appreciated; or hay andcornstalks,” he added. said,adding that they are also inneed of battery-operatedlights and batteries: double-A, double-C and double-D.

Anyone interested in vol-unteering should contactAndersen, the volunteer co-ordinator, at 651-485-7419or [email protected]. For general inquiries,contactWait at 904-860-3796or [email protected] either for donationsof goods or supplies.

Volunteers needed to scare upHalloween fun at Mattapany

By Shawn GrahamNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

River’s Edge Cateringand Conference Cen-

ter staff recently an-nounced changes theyhave in store for someservices and productsoffered at NAS Patux-ent River; changes thatwill impact not only theRiver's Edge, but alsothe Bald Eagle Pub andEddie's Sandwich Shopsbeginning in October.

River's Edge generalmanager, Laura Monto,said she doesn't expectthe changes to impactthe great experiences orthe quality of customer

service River's Edge pa-trons receive.

"We think everyonewill be happy with thechanges to services andwe've already heard a lotof positive feedback, andour customers are excit-ed about it," Monto said.

Bald Eagle PubIn October, the Bald

Eagle Pub will be openone day a month, fol-lowing the second com-pressed work schedule(CWS) Thursday of eachmonth. It is current-ly open from 3-7 p.m.

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

Diners place orders during a visit to the River’s Edge Cater-ing and Conference Center at NAS Patuxent River. Changesslated for October will impact River's Edge lunch, Bald EaglePub and Eddie's Sandwich Shops.

River's Edge updates services for Pax Pros

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Before You GoRegister byOct. 1Starts andendsatWestBasinMarinaFree for childrenages5andyounger; $10, E-1 toE-6activeduty, their dependentsandallchildrenages6-12; $15, E-7andaboveactiveduty, and theirdependents; and$20, all otherauthorizedpatronsPrice includesaswagbag,Burst ofColor 5Kwhite T-shirt,dyepackand racebib.

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Chief Naval Aircrewman SpencerWait points out work to bedone to thewater feature at the end of the haunted bambootrail. Helpingwith site construction is Naval Aircrewman 2ndClassMitchell Trapasso.

By Shannon CollinsDefense Media Activity

This month is SuicidePreventionMonth, and

Defense Secretary ChuckHagel has said preventingmilitary suicides is one ofthe Defense Department’shighest priorities.“As we observe Suicide

Prevention Month,” Hagelsaid in amessage to the de-partment’s workforce, “wemust rededicate ourselvesto actively working notonly every month, but ev-ery day to fulfill our collec-tive responsibility to watchout for each other and takecare of each other.”

The Support NetworksThis is the third ar-

ticle in a four-part seriesabout a Navy petty officerwho came close to takinghis own life but did notdo so, thanks to the in-tervention of his leader-ship and the use of sup-port networks, and howhe continues to brave hisbattle with alcoholismand depression.Due to emotional and

physical abuse as a child,Navy Petty Officer 1stClass Jason Thompson, aninstructor at a joint com-mand in Maryland, grewup with suicidal ideationsand attempted suicide asearly as age 9. He joinedthe Navy in 1998 and be-came a mass communica-tion specialist. He said hebattled with his depres-

sion throughout his Navycareer.After not getting pro-

moted and having a badbreak-up in 2012, Thomp-son began showing uplate for work regularlyand missed a duty day.His supervisor and otherNavy chiefs on staff saidhe usually was a superiorperformer and they knewsomething was wrong, sothey held a professionaldevelopment board, orintervention. During thissession, Thompson brokedown and admitted hewas suicidal. He was takento Walter Reed NationalMilitary Medical Center inBethesda, Maryland.

Mental HealthTwo of the chiefs from

the intervention gaveThompson a ride toWalterReed, and he said he filledout his own check-in formfor inpatientmental healthcare on the seventh floor.“At that point, I was re-

lieved, because there wasno reason to lie to myselfor anybody else anymore,”Thompson said.After he checked in, he

was searched, receivedhis hospital pajamas andmet with his nurse-and-physician team to discussthe problem that broughthim in.Each patient is ad-

dressed individually andreceives his or her owntreatment plan, and some-

times medication, saidArmy Lt. Col. (Dr.) BryanBacon, chief of inpatientpsychiatry at Walter ReedNational Military MedicalCenter.The treatment plans in-

clude group and one-on-one therapy. Thompsonsaid when he sat downin his first group therapysession, he wasn’t readyto listen to other people’sstories.“I was still hurting and

wanted to focus on me.They’re not the ones livingmy life,” he said. “But whatI took away from that was

not the individual storiesof those who had also triedand failed to kill themselves.What I took away from thatwas that there’s a measureof honesty above and be-yond that, once reached,breaks down all manner ofbarriers, that sort of emo-tional fearlessness.”

One-on-One TherapyHe said his next stepwas

one-on-one therapy ses-sions tailor-made for him.“They were agonizing,

punishing, stab-ripping,”he said. “After the secondone, I spent the next day in

my room crying the wholeday. The dam had finallybroken. My therapist wait-ed two days before we metagain, but then it just goteasier and easier to discusswith unabashed honestywhat was really buggingme, why I do the things I doand what happened tome.“I haven’t had a suicidal

ideation in almost twoyears, and it doesn’t occurto me anymore,” Thomp-son continued with a smilethat lit up his face.

Impact to His CareerThompson said asking

for help and admittinghis suicidal ideationsdidn’t negatively affecthis career.“When I admitted help,

I wasn’t thinking aboutmy career. I just wantedto live,” he said. “But therehave been no negative ef-fects on my military careerat all. I volunteered fortreatment, self-referred,and I got all the help Ineeded. I haven’t seen anadverse note on any evalu-ation since then.”When he came back

to work, Thompson’ssupervisor, Chief PettyOfficer Misty Hubbard,said he wanted to hit theground running, but shemade him start with babysteps. She said she didn’tknow what she wouldhave done if he had takenhis life.Thompson now is “a

million times better,” shesaid.“He’s got to go to his

counseling and his meet-ings regularly, but he’s get-ting better,” she added.“He’s not fixed. He’s notcured. You’re not goingto undo 30-plus years ofemotional and psychologi-cal trauma in two months.You’re just not. But he’sbetter than he was. Andhe’s alive, so I’m happywith that.”

(This is the third articlein a four-part series. Nextweek: The Battle Contin-ues.)

Part 3: Navy petty officer recalls battle with suicide2 Thursday, September 25, 2014Tester

Commentary by Linda SchmidNAS Patuxent River Fleet and Family Support Center

If asked for words to describe RobinWilliams beforelast month you might have said: “gifted performer”or "theatrical genius” and thought about his movies“Dead Poets Society” and “Good Will Hunting.” Or,perhaps you might have said: “comedic legend” andthought about “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “GoodMorning, Viet-nam,” and the countless times you laughed out loudwhile listening to his stand-up routine or a late nighttalk show host interview.

Suicide would probably not have come to yourmind. Not unless you were familiar with his strugglewith depression.

Depression is a mental illness that affects one in 10people. Many people that suffer from depression areable to hide what they feel inside, their true feelingsare invisible to everyone, even those close. Williamsdid this well.

Perhaps, even those he loved thought he was in agood place. For sure, his death by suicide was a com-plete shock to millions of people. Let’s turn this trag-edy into an opportunity to learn more about this treat-able, misunderstood illness.

Individuals suffering from depression may demon-strate some of these symptoms:

No apparent pleasure in response to praise or re-wards;

Negative outlook about the future, negativethoughts of the past;

Expressed feelings of inadequacy, worthlessnessor low self esteem;

Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, evenover small matters;

Loss of pleasure in once-pleasurable activities;Difficulty concentrating or remembering, indeci-

siveness;Episodes of tearfulness or pervasive appearance

of sadness.Anyone of these symptomsmay resonate with some

of us at some time in our life, maybe even more thanone. This may explain why we may miss identifyingsomeone who is depressed.

The social stigma that is still attached to seekinghelp for depression is another challenge. Many thinkseeking help for depression is a sign of weakness.We must all recognize that seeking help is a sign ofstrength.

But still, many people suffer in silence. We have tostop the silence!

Depression is treatable. There are resources avail-able to help individuals identify what is the best pathto take for treatment.

Let’s use Williams’ suicide as a teaching opportu-nity. As Dr. Nancy Snyderman shared on the “Today”show, “If in the days after Williams’ death, we talkabout mental illness in a different way, then perhapsthe TV andmovie star’s lasting legacy won’t be just thememorable roles he played.”

Were you surprised when Robin Williams took his life by suicide?

U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Rose Forest

Sailors throughout the fleet are encouraged to work together as commands, units, installationsor other groups to recognize suicidal tendencies and behavior and act to prevent it.

Where to turn for helpPax River Behavioral Health Clinic 301-342-7628Chaplain:Lt. Cmdr. Jeff Augustin 301-757-1809

cell: 301-247-8058Fleet and Family Support Center 301-342-4911St Mary’s County Hospital Emergency Room

301-475-6110Bethesda Naval Hospital Emergency Room

301-295-4810Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255)Military One Source 800-342-9647

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On Base

Free Lunch and Benefits Info11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. FridayNAS Patuxent River libraryparking lotThe Southern Maryland

Chapter of the Military Of-ficers Association of America(MOAA) invites all militarypersonnel, veterans and retir-ees to come by for a free lunchand benefits information. Onhand are representatives fromFleet and Family Support Cen-ter, the Maryland Veterans Af-fairs, MOAA and others whowill provide information aboutbenefits while on active dutyand afterward. For more in-formation, email the MOAASouthern Maryland Chapter [email protected].

239th Navy Birthday Ball6-11 p.m. Oct. 9; tickets on saleRiver’s EdgeFor more information or to

purchase tickets, contact yourcommand Navy Ball represen-tative, or phone Personnel Spe-

cialist 1st Class Tramika Carrat 301-342-9473. Childcarefor Navy Ball attendees is pro-vided by a Child DevelopmentHome provider for $25 perchild; must register for a slot bySept. 26. Contact Courtney Ma-gee at 301-690-5064 or AnnetteAdames at 301-862-6847.

Uniform ShiftOct. 6Date of uniform shift for Na-

val District Washington.

Free/NFAAS ApplicationSailors and Department of

Navy (DON) civilian employ-ees can download the free NavyFamily Accountability andAssessment System (NFAAS)application available for theiPhone, Android, and Blackber-ry which includes informationon disaster resources, weatherand customized emergencykits based on a person’s loca-tion and family composition.The application also links tothe NFAAS mobile website. Themobile website is a minimized

version of NFAAS, making thesystem much easier to viewand navigate during an emer-gency while using a handheldmobile device. When affectedby an event, the mobile websiteallows users to login using theirNFAAS user name, which is thesponsor’s .mil e-mail address,and password, which includesthe sponsor’s date of birth andthe last four digits of their socialsecurity number. After loggingin, Sailors and DON civilianscan use the mobile website toquickly account for themselvesand their family members, aswell as update contact infor-mation and complete a needsassessment survey if necessary.

Where’s Gnorman?Somewhere in this is-

sue we’ve hidden Gnormanthe gnome. Anyone spottingGnorman can email [email protected] or phone 301-342-4163 now through 5 p.m.Friday, and include a brief de-scription of where he’s located.All correct answers are enteredinto a drawing and one name

is chosen to win a Center StageTheater movie ticket. The sameperson cannot win more thanonce per month. Last week’swinner was Kaylynn Trayn-ham who found Gnorman onPage 4, in the deer photo.

Off Base239th Marine Corps Birthday Ball6-11 p.m. Nov. 15HollywoodVolunteer FireDepartmentThis year’s Marine Corps

Birthday Ball celebration isopen to all. Tickets are on saleat the Marine Aviation Detach-ment (MAD), Building 102.Cost: $20, E-5 and below; $40,E-6 to E-9, and dates of MADMarines and Marine CorpsLeague members; $45 officers,warrant officers and MarineCorps League members; and$50, retirees, other militaryand additional guests. ContactCapt. Daniel Hagarty at 301-342-7776 or [email protected], or Gunnery Sgt. GaryBliss at 301-342-1427 or [email protected].

NEWS BRIEFS

St. Nicholas ChapelService ScheduleCatholic ServicesMass5p.m.Sundays throughSeptember.Continuing Catholic Development (CCD)Postponeduntil further notice.

Protestant ServicesWorship11a.m.SundayMen’s DiscipleshipBeginsSunday, Sept. 28;6-7:30p.m. at theReligiousProgrammingCenterWomen’s Study6-7:30p.m. Tuesdayand10-11:30a.m. Thursdayat theReligiousProgrammingCenter

By Megan ThumPersistent Maritime UnmannedAircraft Systems Program Office(PMA 262) CommunicationsSupport

The MQ-4C Triton UnmannedAircraft System (UAS) arrived

at NAS Patuxent River on Sept.18 after completing its inauguralcross-country ferry flight, bringingthe Navy closer to delivering thisnew capability to the fleet.

The flight marked the transitionfrom initial flight test, which estab-lished basic safety of flight, to test-ing that will demonstrate Triton’scapability to perform operationalmissions in the maritime domain.

“Today we brought Tritonhome to the center of research,development, test and evaluationfor naval aviation,” said Rear Adm.Mat Winter said Sept. 18 followingTriton's landings. Winter overseesthe Program Executive Office forUnmanned Aviation and StrikeWeapons (PEO (U&W)) at NAVAIR.

“The testing performed hereover the next few years is criticalto delivering a capability that willprovide our warfighter an unpar-alleled awareness of the maritimeenvironment in locations acrossthe globe," he said.

Winter, along with the flightcrew and members from the Tri-ton’s Persistent Maritime Un-manned Systems Program Office

(PMA 262), witnessed the his-toric landing at 7:53 a.m. Dur-ing the approximately 11-hour3,290-nautical-mile flight origi-nating from Northrop Grumman’sPalmdale, California, facility onSept. 17, the Triton flew along thesouthern U.S. border, the Gulf ofMexico and across Florida via anapproved instrument route. Op-erators navigated the aircraft upthe Atlantic Coast and ChesapeakeBay at altitudes in excess of 50,000feet to ensure there were no con-

flicts with civilian air traffic.“The coordination to bring the

Navy’s largest unmanned assetacross the country was signifi-cant and involved many organiza-tions,” said Capt. Jim Hoke, PMA262’s program manager. “Thisphenomenal team executed thesystem’s longest flight to date ex-actly as planned.”

Hoke said this perfect execu-tion was no surprise to him sincethe system has exceeded per-formance standards during the

course of the last year. Triton hascompleted 15 test flights prior totoday’s ferry flight, demonstrat-ing its ability to operate at variousspeeds and altitudes.

PMA 262 has scheduled Tritonoperations to start at Pax Riverwithin the next several weeks.The Triton integrated test teamwill conduct further envelope ex-pansion, sensor, communicationsand interoperability testing.

These are just a few of themanyrobust tests we will conduct over

the next three years, said MikeMcDaniel, lead flight test director.Three Triton test vehicles will flyapproximately 2,000 hours beforeachieving initial operational capa-bility in 2017.

To watch video of the land-ing, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch? f ea tu re=p laye r_embedded&v=1Y5Y48c3PsQ.Megan Thum is a contract ser-

vice support employee of SAIC pro-viding communications support toPMA 262.

U.S. Navy photo by Kelly Schindler

The unmannedMQ-4C Triton approaches the runway at NAS Patuxent River on Sept. 18 after completing its inaugural cross-country flight fromCalifornia.TheNavywill conduct Triton flight tests at Pax River in preparation for an operational deployment in 2017.

Triton lands at PaxNavy’s new unmanned aircraft completes first cross-country flight

All classes are held at theFleet and Family Support Cen-ter in Building 2090 off BundyRoad unless otherwise noted.Classes are open to active-duty and retired military andReservists. Reservations arenecessary and can be madeat FFSC or by calling 301-342-4911.

ClassesTen Steps to a Federal Job: 1-4p.m. Oct. 1SAPR Refresher Training: 1-3p.m. Oct.Effective Communication:2-3:30 Oct. 61-2-3 Magic: noon to 2 p.m.Oct. 7, 14 and 21

Myers Briggs: 8 a.m. to Oct. 8

Ready NavyHurricane season is here

and hazardous weather con-

ditions are possible any time.Get a free information packeton how to prepare for hur-ricanes, severe weather andother potential emergencies atthe Fleet and Family SupportCenter.

Exceptional Family MemberProgram (EFMP)

EFMP is a DOD program thataddresses the special needs ofmilitary families. Sailors withan exceptional family mem-ber — a family member withspecial needs such as a medi-cal or educational disability —are encouraged to enroll in the

EFMP so the Navy can do itspart in caring for EFM needs.Email James Lettner at [email protected].

Clinical Counseling ServicesClinical Counseling services

can directly improve the qual-ity of life of service membersand their family by addressingthe stressors facing today’smilitary. To make an appoint-ment with a counselor, call301-342-4911 or 202-685-6019.

Financial Counseling ServicesThe Personal Financial

Educator can help individualsand families in managing theirfinances, resolving financialproblems and to reach long-term goals. Take control of yourfinances and make an appoint-ment with a counselor by calling301-342-5442.

Find Your Command OmbudsmanFind out who your Ombuds-

man is by visiting the registryat www.ombudsmanregistry.org, click on “Contact YourOmbudsman” and follow theprompts. You can also call 301-757-1861 to speak with theNAS Patuxent River Ombuds-man Coordinator.

FFSC

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Rear Adm.MarkhamRich, commandant, Naval DistrictWashington, left, welcomesCapt. Heidi Fleming as thenew commanding officer (CO) of NAS Patuxent River after a change of command ceremony Sept. 18 in Han-gar 110. Fleming has served as the NAS executive officer since April 2013 and takes the helm as the 37th CO.

Fleming assumes command of NAS

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From Ready Navy

Throughout National Pre-paredness Month in September,the Navy community has beenmaking emergency preparations,becoming informed, making aplan and building kits. But, arewe prepared to put our plan intoaction?

That’s the question Vice Admi-ral William D. French, Command-er, Navy Installations Command,poses to us all.

“At various times of the year,our regions and installations par-ticipate in and/or conduct ex-ercises like HURREX, Solid Cur-tain-Citadel Shield and CitadelRumble to put into practice thoseactions that need to be takenwhen an incident occurs aboardan installation, but it’s equallyimportant that individuals areprepared to act at home,” Frenchsaid. “Does every member of ourNavy — families, single Sailorsand civilian personnel — knowwhat to do in an emergency?Have they conducted an evacu-ation drill to ensure everyone

knows where to meet or put theiremergency communication plansto the test?”

Sept. 30 is designated as a Na-tional Day of Action, and ReadyNavy encourages individuals andfamilies to use the day to practiceemergency drills — fire, earth-quake, active shooter. The ReadyNavy website offers information onvarious drills individuals can prac-tice along with their personal plans.

“I want to see the National Dayof Action, September 30th, be-come a Navy Day of Action whereevery member of the Navy is ableto say ‘yes’ to those questions,”French said.

For tips and forms to makeand practice your emergencyand communications plan goto http://www.ready.navy.mil/make_a_plan.html.

You can find more informationon National Preparedness Month,potential hazards, and variousdrills to prepare at www.Ready.Navy.mil, or contact Ready Navyby email at [email protected] 202-433-9348.

Ready Navy encourages preparednesswith National Day of Action challenge

By Shawn MillerNaval District WashingtonPublic Affairs

On Sunday, NAS Patuxent Riverand other installations across Na-val District Washington (NDW)will join the nation in commemo-rating the sacrifices of Gold Starmothers and family members —those who have lost a loved onein service to the country — duringGold Star Mother’s and Family’sDay.

The “Gold Star” name derivesfrom service flags displayed byfamilies with deployed loved ones,with a gold star replacing the bluestar amid the white field to repre-sent and honor those family mem-bers who have died while serving.In 1936, Congress designated thelast Sunday every September as aday to honor Gold Star mothersand families, and each year thepresident issues a proclamationrecognizing the event.

“On this day, we rememberour commitment to the Gold Starmothers and families who carryon with pride and resolve despiteunthinkable loss,” PresidentBarack Obama said in last year’sproclamation. “We recall our sa-cred obligation to those who gavetheir lives so we could live ours.As a grateful nation, we declarethat we will never forget their sac-

rifice, and we renew our promiseto build a future worthy of theirdevotion.”

In addition to commemoratingGold Star Mother’s and Family’sDay Sunday, the Navy is prepar-ing to launch the Navy Gold Star(NGS) program, Oct. 1, with a goalof developing a comprehensivesurvivor assistance program forfamilies of fallen service members.

“The Navy Gold Star programwill strive to ensure that all GoldStar family members receive theassistance and support neededwhile fulfilling the Navy’s promiseof lasting support,” said PamelaValliere, NGS regional coordina-tor for NDW.

The mission of the program,ran by Commander, Navy Instal-lations Command, is to providelong-term care and support toensure Gold Star members are notforgotten and can remain a part ofthe Navy and Marine Corps fam-ily as long as they wish, Valliereadded.

Individuals eligible to join theprogram include parents, widowsor widowers, and next-of-kin in-cluding children, siblings, half-siblings, half- and stepchildren,and children through adoption.NGS coordinators, spread acrossthe continental United States andHawaii, will help connect Gold

Star family members with coun-seling and support groups, em-ployment and education services,chaplain’s care, and a variety ofother assistance efforts.

“Most importantly, NGS co-ordinators will provide survivorswith safe and compassionate sup-port through a very difficult time,”Valliere said. “In addition to coor-dinators, the NGS program will

connect survivors with personalfinancial counselors that can pro-vide education on budgeting andinvesting. Financial counselorsare committed to assisting survi-vors in creating a solid foundationfor financial success.”

Naval District Washington willhost Gold Star Mother’s and Fam-ily’s Day events throughout theregion, Sept. 28, including special

prayers during Sunday servicesat installation chapels. NAS PaxRiver’s MWR has multiple specialoffers slated for Sunday availableonly to Gold Star Families:

Cedar Point Golf Course: Re-served tee times, and a discountof $15 for nine holes, $30 for 18holes. Reservation required. Callthe Pro Shop at 301-342-3597;

West Basin Marina: Free ca-noe/kayak rentals; must be re-served by 4:30 p.m. Friday by call-ing 301-342-3187;

Navy Recreation Center Sol-omons: Free mini golf games from11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

River’s Edge is also recognizingGold Star Families by displayingtable tents for the remainder ofthis week.

Elsewhere in the National Cap-ital Region, the national AmericanGold Star Mothers organization isparticipating in a Sunday serviceat the National Cathedral, and willlay a wreath at the Tomb of theUnknown at Arlington NationalCemetery after the service.

To learn more about the up-coming Navy Gold Star program orto find a coordinator near you, visitwww.navygoldstar.com, or www.facebook.com/NavyGoldStar.

Connie Hempel, NAS PatuxentRiver Public Affairs, contributed tothis article.

For all MWR news, visitwww.cnic .navy.mi l/Patux-ent and click on the Fleet andFamily Readiness tab.

Phone directoryInformation,Tickets andTravelOffice - 301-342-3648River’s Edge - 301-342-3656NRCSolomons - 410-326-2840DrillHall - 301-757-3943EnergyZone - 301-342-5449CustomizedCreations

- 301-342-6293CedarPointGolf Course

- 301-342-3597

Navy Flying ClubPilot Ground School

The Patuxent River NavyFlying Club offers Private Pi-lot and Instrument GroundSchools. For more informa-tion, visit the Navy Flying ClubOffice in Building 336 from1:15-2:30 p.m. weekdays, orcall 301-862-1110.

Customized CreationsFestival Vendor Registration

Registration is accepted basedon the following schedule: Oct.6, military and retired military;

Oct. 14, past crafters; and Oct.20, DOD civilians and contrac-tors. All registration forms mustbe submitted in person at Cus-tomized Creations located inBuilding 589 off Millstone Road.This year’s festival is 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Dec. 6 in Drill Hall; rain dateis Dec. 13.

River’s Edge

Open for lunch11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays

Comics on DutyOct. 16Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; showstarts at 7 p.m.

Tickets on sale at River’sEdge and ITT Office.

NRC Solomons

Pumpkin Carving Contest3-8 p.m. Oct. 11Campfire pit next to the logcabins

Cost: $8 per person. Join usfor a spooky afternoon withthe family that includes acampfire, hayride, DJ, marsh-mallows to roast and more. Besure to arrive early; pumpkincarving contest is open to thefirst 50 patrons.

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ter promo code: 114 at check-out. Whether you’re new to thearea or have lived here yourwhole life, Ruddy Duck Adven-tures has just what you’re look-ing for.

Great Wolf Lodge AdventureOct. 17-18Cost: $468

Join the fun at this indoorentertainment area with itsown gigantic water park. Pack-age includes a suite that sleepssix, six passes to the water parkand $8 in arcade tokens. Reg-ister at the ITT office. Open toall NAS Patuxent River-eligiblepatrons.

Drill Hall

Courts ReopenDrill Hall’s annual floor re-

finishing project is completeand all courts are open.

10K Fall Classic9 a.m. Oct. 18

Preregistration is $20, andfree for active duty withoutrace T-shirt. Register at theSports and Fitness Office inthe Drill Hall.

Energy Zone

Rooms ReopenEnergy Zone’s annual floor

refinishing project is completeand all rooms open.

Krav Maga5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays,beginning Sept. 30Cost: $154.80

Must register for the entiresix-week session; pro-rating isnot available. To register, call301-757-3943 or stop by theFitness and Sports Office inthe Drill Hall.

Cedar Point Golf Course

Admiral’s OpenOct. 4-5Cost: $100 per player

Registration is open to thefirst 50 paid entrants with avalid USGA handicap. Priceincludes the post-tournamentawards luncheon. Register atthe Cedar Point Golf CourseClub House. This golf eventis hosted by Rear Adm. MarkDarrah, NAWCAD commander.

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In support of familymembers who have lost a loved one in service to thecountry, the Navy is preparing to launch the NavyGold Star program, Oct. 1.The program is designed to provide long-term assistance through counsel-ing and support groups, as well as employment and education services, andkeep thoseGold Starmembers within the Navy family.

Navy to honor Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, launch support program

Thursday, September 256:30 p.m., When the GameStands Tall

(Rated: PG, 1 hr. 55mins.)Inspired by a true story,“When the Game StandsTall” brings to life the win-ning streak of the De LaSalle High School footballteam: 151 straight victoriesover 12 years. All along theway, as Coach Bob Ladou-ceur builds his seeminglyinvincible national power-house, he has emphasizedpurpose and significancerather than streaks andtitles. But when real-lifeadversity leaves the teamreeling, the Spartans mustdecide if the sacrifice, com-mitment and teamworkthey have always trusted incan rebuildwhat is nowdis-integrating around them.

Friday, September 266:30 p.m., As Above, SoBelow

(Rated: R, 1 hr. 39mins.) Miles of twistingcatacombs lie beneath thestreets of Paris, the eternalhome to countless souls.When a team of explorersventure into the unchartedmaze of bones, they un-cover the dark secret thatlies with this city of thedead. A journey into mad-ness and terror.

9 p.m., The November Man(Rated: R, 1 hr. 48 mins.)

Code named “The Novem-ber Man,” Peter Devereauxis a lethal andhighly trainedex-CIA agent who has been

enjoying a quiet life in Swit-zerland.When Devereaux islured out of retirement forone last mission, he mustprotect valuable witness,Alice Fournier. He soonuncovers this assignmentmarkshimatargetofhis for-mer friend and CIA protégéDavidMason.With growingsuspicions of a mole in theagency, there is no one De-vereaux can trust, no rulesand no holds barred.

Saturday, September 274 p.m., If I Stay

(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 47mins.) Mia Hall thoughtthe hardest decision shewould ever face would bewhether to pursue hermu-

sical dreams at Juilliard orfollow a different path tobe with the love of her life,Adam. But what shouldhave been a carefree fam-ily drive changes every-thing in an instant; now,her own life hangs in thebalance. Caught betweenlife and death for one re-vealing day, Mia has onlyone decision left, whichwill not only decide her fu-ture but her ultimate fate.

6:30 p.m., The NovemberMan

(Rated: R, 1 hr. 48 mins.)9 p.m., As Above, So Below

(Rated: R, 1 hr. 39 mins.)

Sunday, September 28

2 p.m., How to Train YourDragon 2

(Rated: PG, 1 hr. 45mins.)It’s been five years sinceHiccup and Toothless suc-cessfully united dragonsandVikings on the island ofBerk. While Astrid, Snout-lout and the rest of the gangare challenging each otherto dragon races — the is-land’s new favorite contactsport — the now insepara-ble pair journey through theskies, charting unmappedterritories and exploringnew worlds. When one oftheir adventures leads tothe discovery of a secret icecave that is home to hun-dreds of new wild dragonsand the mysterious DragonRider, the two friends find

themselves at the center ofabattle toprotect thepeace.

Monday, September 29 andTuesday, September 30

Theater is not open

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By Donna CipolloniNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

Offshore at Solomons Is-land last weekend, glidingsilently past the crowds at-tending twoarea arts festivals,were 23 kayaks hosted by He-roes on theWater (HOW).

Founded in 2007, HOWhas grown into a nationwidecommunity of volunteersand donors who serve ournation’s warriors by provid-ing healing and rehabilitatingkayak fishing outings that areboth physically and mentallytherapeutic.

“Our Maryland chapteris fairly new and we sold T-shirts and asked for donationsfrom businesses to be able tobuy kayaks and fishing gearto get started,” explained JimCooper, co-lead coordina-tor and retired Army veteranwith 21 years of service. “Thisis thefirst year it’s fully up andrunning with an event eachmonth from spring throughNovember.”

Cooper and fellow co-leadcoordinator, Keith Umberger,were told by the more estab-

lished chapters in other statesnot to set their sights too highat first; that it would takesome time to catch on.

“They told us if we get oneor two vets at each event,we’dbe doing well; but at our firstevent, we almost didn’t haveenoughkayaks,” he said. “Andeach event has gottenbigger.”

HOW welcomes woundedwarriors from any branch ofservice, retired or active-duty,who has sought or is gettingtreatment; and they are wel-come to participate as often astheywould like.

“We want to show themthey can do a lot more thanthey might think,” Coopersaid. “We even have two tan-dem kayaks to accommodatethe vets with guide dogs,whichmust be with them.”

The group launched frombeneath the Governor Thom-as Johnson Bridge where theyreceived some quick lessonsand a safety briefing beforeheading out, accompanied byvolunteer fishing guides andbuddies.

“We’ll give each veteranas much help as they want,”

Cooper said. “And if there arekayaks available, their familycan join them.”

Afteradaycatchingfish, theparty moved to Naval Recre-ation Center Solomons wherethe group and their familiesenjoyed a donated barbecuelunch and more camaraderiedownby themarina.

“Spending a day on thewater and coming back in toshoot the bull with people in alike situation is truly therapy,especially for [post traumaticstress disorder] injuries,”

Cooper said. “We’ve had vetstell us it’s the best day they’vehad — and that’s worth itsweight in gold.”

When Solomons DirectorCarrie Rose heard about theorganization’s program andmission, she gave it her fullendorsement.

“We’re always in supportof our service members,” shesaid, “especially those re-turning with injuries. While[HOW] was here, they andtheir families were welcometo utilize the entire facility.”

The day before kayak-ing, some veterans and fam-ily members also toured NASPatuxent River, visiting AirTest and Evaluation Squad-ron (VX) 1; the X-47B hangarfrom the Carrier UnmannedAviationProgramOffice (PMA268); the F-35 Lightning IIJoint Strike Fighter IntegratedTest Force; and the air trafficcontrol tower.

The HOW MarylandChapter hopes to double itsavailable equipment by nextyear and plans to continue

reaching out to woundedwarriors to participate.

“When they come back inwith a big grin on their face,youknowyou’veaccomplishedyourmission,”Cooper noted.

For more information onHOW, visit the national web-site at heroesonthewater.org. For more information onthe Maryland chapter, for anevent schedule, or to registeras a participant or volunteer,visit www.facebook.com/HeroesOnTheWaterMarylandChapter.


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Twenty-three people, a combination of woundedwarriors and volunteers fromHeroes on theWater, launched kayaks for a day offishing before returning to NRCSolomons for a barbecue lunch, Sept. 22.

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Capt. Michael Vernere, left, relinquishes command of Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River, to Capt.Elizabeth Myhre, right, during a change of command ceremony Sept. 5 at the River’s Edge. Capt.Matthew Pommer, second from left, Navy Medicine East chief of staff, and Rear Adm. Bruce Gill-ingham, second from right, Navy Medicine West commander, were among the attendees.

Myhre leads naval health clinic


Meet Tamica BarnumPosition: Ombudsman Coordinator, Individual Augmentee (IA) Readiness Coor-dinator, Volunteer Program Coordinator and Family Employment ReadinessCoordinatorTime with Fleet and Family Services: Four yearsEducation: Associate’s degree, currently working toward a bachelor’s degree inbusiness administration from Virginia CollegeHometown: Chester, PennsylvaniaHobbies: Reading, and watching the Philadelphia EaglesQuote: “Being challenged motivates me.”

New OmbudsmanCoordinator checks in

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By Frederick C. FairNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs Volunteer

Boxing, known as the“Sweet Science,” is con-sidered by many a brutalsport with multiple short-comings and little rewards.

Daryl Hinmon, a con-tract senior program ana-lyst/financial managerwith NAVAIR’s MaritimePatrol and Reconnais-sance Aircraft Program Of-fice (PMA 290), is a “mythbuster” when it comes tothis pugilistic sport.

He’s been at NAS Patux-ent River for 17 years, and inhis spare time, he operatesthe Knowledge Boxing Cen-ter in St.Mary’s County.

According to Hinmon,a Philadelphia native, hisboxing pedigree spansmore than 30 years.

“If you ask anybody inthe boxing community,you’re born with boxing inyour blood. That’s the gen-esis of it for me,” Hinmonsaid. He saw how the sportof boxing saved the lives ofmany neighborhood youngmen and women by keep-ing them off the streets andaway frompotential trouble.

Established in 2013, Hin-mon opened the center toprovide a community ser-vice to area at-risk youthor people in their early 20s.He initially started by train-ing others at theDrill Hall atPax. As a result, the demandwas there for him to open atraining center.

Hinmon said he is truly“scientific” in his approachto his young protégés byquestioning them on their

grades in mathematics,physics or geometry.

“It’s all about employingbody weight and angles ina sportsmanlike mannerto win,” he said. “The sportis about 80 percent mentaland 20 percent physical.”

There are currently fourfemale boxers at the cen-ter, ranging from teenagerto adult, and Hinmon saidthey’re not intimidated bytheir male counterparts.

“They bring a certainintensity to the craft that isunmatched,” he added.

He’s quite confident thatnot only can they defendthemselves well, but hecontends, “they can dishout a little bit of punish-ment too.”

And while many viewboxing as a dangeroussport, Hinmon said ama-teur boxing is a safe sport.

“Under the rules of ama-

teur boxing versus profes-sional boxing, headgear isworn, the gloves are heavi-er, you have groin protec-tors and knockouts arerare in amateur boxing,”Hinmon said. If a bout ismore favorable to a stron-ger opponent, a refereewill step in to end the boutto maintain safety precau-tions.

“You will work hard

when you come downhere; you give me sweat;as long as you’re willing todo that, everybody’s wel-come,” Hinmon said.

Find out more online atwww.knowledgeboxing-centercom and www.face-book.com/knowledge-boxingcenter1, or contactHinmon at 301-481-8947or [email protected].


U.S. Navy photo by Frederick C. Fair

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By Emily StrotmanNAWCAD Public Affairs

NAVAIR’s recruitingstaff hosted a hiring fairat the Southern MarylandHigher Education Center inCalifornia, Maryland, Aug.27 to expedite the hiringprocess for several openengineering positions atthe command.

Rear Adm. Mark Dar-rah, NAWCAD commanderand assistant NAVAIR com-mander for research andengineering, welcomedthe more than 50 men andwomen who attended,some of whom traveledmore than 400 miles.

“[For those of you whoare ultimately hired,] weare going to challenge eachand every one of you to dothings you don’t think youknow how to do,” said Dar-rah of working at the com-mand. “Take advantage andlearn from your situations.The Navy values demon-strated performance.”

The event was part of a2014 effort to recover fromsequestration-related hir-

ing restrictions and higher-than-average employee at-trition over the past year.

Thirty-two hiring man-agers interviewed can-didates throughout themorning for positions inthe command’s Research

and Engineering (AIR 4.0)and Test and Evaluation(AIR 5.0) competencies.

“I’m a contractor andmy contract gets renewedevery year,” said OscarSalazar Cespedes, a flighttest engineer at Air Test and

Evaluation Squadron (VX)23 who attended the event.“I like my job, so I’m hop-ing to get hired on by thegovernment so I have long-term job security.”



Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Frederick D. Gregory speaks toyouths at the Rassieur Youth Center on Sept. 18 about his lifeas an astronaut. Gregory, who is also a graduate of the U.S.Naval Test Pilot School, became an astronaut in 1978 and hasorbited the earth onboard space shuttles Challenger, Discov-ery and Atlantis.

Astronaut visits youth center

U.S. Navy photo by Bill Couch

Rear Adm. Mark Darrah, commander of NAWCAD and assistant commander of NAVAIR forResearch and Engineering, offers advice to more than 50 candidates during a NAVAIR hiringfair at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California, Maryland, Aug. 27. Thirty-two hiring managers interviewed candidates for various open positions in the command’s Re-search and Engineering (AIR 4.0) and Test and Evaluation (AIR 5.0) competencies.

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By Emily FunderburkNAVAIR Total ForceCommunications Support

A command-wide grad-uation ceremony held Sept.10 at NAS Patuxent Riverrecognized 92 employeesfrom the Journey Leader-ship Development Program(JLDP) and 58 from NA-VAIR’s Leadership Devel-opment Program (NLDP).

NLDP and JLDP helpprepare employees to learnand master leadership prin-ciples and philosophiesmore effectively.

“You’ve taken a greatstep, and I’m counting onyou to take this commandto the next level,” NAVAIRCommander Vice Adm.David Dunaway told thegraduates.

NAVAIR Deputy Com-mander Garry Newtonechoed these sentimentswhen he said, “Thanks foryour commitment to gov-ernment service and toyour personal and profes-sional improvement. Pay itforward; continue to pro-mote continuous learning.”

Revamped in 2013,NLDP, the command’s flag-ship leadership program,serves to develop leader-ship, management andproductivity improvementskills for mid- to senior-grade employees over a pe-riod of three to five years.This year, 72 new employ-ees were inducted into theprogram.

In the one- to two-yearJLDP, participants enhancetheir interpersonal com-munication and produc-tivity skills, gain a strongerknowledge of commandoperations and develop apersonal network throughclasses, training and devel-opmental activities. JLDPwas formally established in2010.

Graduates emphasizedthe many networking andmentoring opportunitiesavailable in both programs.

“Being enrolled in theJLDP has given me the op-portunity to meet and be-friend others in NAVAIRthat have aspirations ofbeing tomorrow’s leaders,”

said Dustin Daube, addingthat he became more ac-tively involved in NAVAIR’smentoring program afterjoining the JLDP.

Gina Caudill, an NLDPgraduate, said she was ableto increase her networkingacross the entire naval en-terprise.

“This program hasshown me that, as a leader,I need a vision with a stra-tegic plan, able to be a re-sponsible person with abili-ties, ready to respond andmove forward in this con-tinuously changing envi-ronment,” she said. “Com-munication, life balance,diversity and mentorshipare very important parts ofour daily jobs.”

NLDP graduates Camer-on Bruce and Kurt Rockwelllearned more about howNAVAIR fits into the largerNavy and Department ofDefense.

“I’d boil the value ofthe program down to twothings: perspective andpeople,” Rockwell said.“The program has given me

new perspectives that haveenabled me to understandhow I fit into the big pic-ture. The better you under-stand the way the systemworks and the things thatmake others in the organi-zation successful, the bet-ter you can develop solu-tions that are win-win forall.”

Bruce said his rotationalassignment to the Pentagonand exposure to congress-men, congressional staff-ers, former ambassadorsand senior leaders was in-valuable.

“Each of these individu-als provided their honestassessment and insightsinto their work and experi-ences,” he said. “That dia-logue placed into contextthe world of some of ournation’s senior most lead-ers, the world that NAVAIRmust do well in.”

Learn more about NA-VAIR’s employee trainingand developmental pro-grams at: http://www.na-vair.navy.mil/jobs/train-ing.html.

Emily A. Funderburk isa contract service supportemployee of Bowhead Pro-

fessional Solutions, LLC,providing public affairssupport to NAVAIR.

NAVAIR graduates 150 new potential leaders from leadership development programsThursday, September 25, 2014 11Tester

U.S Navy photo by Adam Skoczylas

NAVAIR Leadership Development Program graduates from NASPatuxent River after their graduation ceremony Sept. 10. Seemore photos of the ceremony online at www.navair.navy.mil.

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overall best,owner and pet,and dog trick.

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Riverfest10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SaturdayHistoric St.Mary’s City

Discover 101 ways to protect and enjoyour waterways. Entertainment, exhibits,boats, crafts andmore. St. Maries City Militiamembers will gather for drills, mock battlesand fencing. Learn about colonial weaponry,watch amusket fire demo, practicemarchingand visitmilitia families in camp.

Bowles Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Farm10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and SundayBowles Farm, Clements

Corn maze, petting zoo, wagon rides,mini straw maze, childrens’ corn box,acres of pumpkins, food and refresh-ments on site. Admission: $10 per person;free for children ages 3 and younger.

Rockets and Racecars: STEM @ Your Library2:30-4 p.m. SaturdayLexington Park Library

Construct your own air-powered rocketsand racecars to compete against other par-ticipants. For youths ages 7 and older. Regis-tration required; phone 301-863-8188.

Calvert County:www.calvertcountymd.us

Astronomy Night7-8:30 p.m. Thursday

Calvert Library Fairview BranchInterested in what the September night

sky has to offer? Want to try out a nicetelescope? Join the Astronomy Club ofSouthern Maryland for a Family Astron-omy event in the field behind Calvert Li-brary Fairview Branch.

Garden Smarter: Bulbs for All Seasons10-11:30 a.m. SaturdayCalvert Library, Prince Frederick Branch

Enjoy flowers all year long! Learn how toplant, care for, maintain and force bulbs.Find out what bulbs grow in our climate,and each bulb’s blooming season.

Kid’s Pirate Pizza Cruise11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. SaturdayCalvert Marine Museum

Dress like a pirate and eat pizza whileon board theWm. B. Tennison. Tickets are$12 per person. Preregistration required.Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

Head Games: The Global Concussion CrisisFilm and Discussion6:30-8:30 p.m.MondayCalvert Library Prince Frederick Branch

Internationally respected medical experts,professional and amateur athletes and theirfamilies offer eye-opening insights and cut-ting edge science on head trauma that de-mand that the perception of concussionchange to guarantee the health and safety ofathletes as a top priority. The filmwill be fol-lowed by a panel discussion led by neurolo-gist, Dr. Harry Kerasidis.

AROUND TOWN

U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger

Senior Chief Aviation Electronics TechnicianMark E. Berry, left, receives a Navy andMa-rine Corps CommendationMedal fromRearAdm. Paul Sohl, Commander, Fleet Readi-ness Centers andNAVAIR Assistant Com-mand for Logistics and Industrial Operations,during a ceremony Sept. 15 for his serviceas the NAVAIR Logistics AIR 6.8 LeadChiefPetty Officer from July 2011 to August 2014.


Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers(COMFRC) CommandMaster ChiefWilliamLloyd-Owen, left, presents Tony Dicensowitha Fleet Facilitator of theWeek certificate onSept. 17. Dicenso is the COMFRCH-53/MV-22Osprey production coordinator.

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Lt. KeithMarino, left, reenlists Aviation Elec-tronics Technician 1st Class (AW/SW) SeanSpitler for six years of Navy service during aceremony Aug. 29 at the Reflecting Pool inWashington, D.C.Marino and Spitler are bothassigned to Fleet Readiness CenterMid-Atlantic Site Patuxent River.


Three-year-old Kayla Tachikawa promotesher father, Ken Tachikawa, to the rank ofcommander on Sept. 2. The elder Tachikawais the deputy department head for AviationMaintenance andMaterial at Commander,Fleet Readiness Centers.

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Others, such as EvaBrown, were looking for anew opportunity.

Brown is conductingpost-doctoral research atthe U.S. Naval Academyand wants to continueworking for the Depart-ment of the Navy using herchemical engineering ex-perience.

Robin Salanon, directorof NAWCAD’s Total ForceStrategy and Management

Department, said that oncethe interviews were com-pleted, completed. Deci-sions and tentative joboffers are currently beingmade, and Salanon said fi-nal offers would be madeafter candidates finishedtheir pre-employment pro-cess.

To find out more aboutNAVAIR jobs, visit www.na-vair.navy.mil/jobs.

Emily Strotman is a con-tract service support employeeof Bowhead Professional So-lutions, LLC, providing publicaffairs support to NAWCAD.

HIRINGContinued from 10

Wednesday through Fri-day.

With the start of thenew hours come themed'Pub Days' such as beertasting, wine tasting andhors d'oeuvres dinnerbuffet.

"This will appeal tomany people across thebase," Monto said.

The first themed 'PubDay' is Oct. 23 with beertasting and pretzels.

The Bald Eagle Pub is

also available for rentfrom 2-7 p.m. weekdaysfor special events withfees starting at $100 fortwo hours.

Frequent Diners ProgramAnother change on

the horizon is the elimi-nation of the frequentdiner program cardscurrently used at River'sEdge and at all five Ed-die's Sandwich Shops.While patrons can con-tinue to redeem theircards until Nov. 1, newcards won't be issued,Monto said.

"It was nice havingthat program for ourcustomers but with ris-ing costs we can't con-tinue it," she said.

Monto, who has beena food service profes-sional for more than 20years, said the changeshappening at River'sEdge, Bald Eagle Puband at the Eddie's Sand-wich Shops are gearedto make River's Edgeoperations event stron-ger.

"We have to thinkcarefully about all ofour programs and whatmethods are most effec-tive to keep River's Edgeoperating at peak effi-ciency," she said. "Ourteam wants to pleaseour customers and meetall their needs."

Eddie's Eateries IntroducesCoffee Shops

While it may seem like

some services are beingchanged or discontin-ued, Monto said thereare many new and ex-panded services to try,particularly in Eddie'sSandwich Shops.

Eddie's will soon offera new menu which in-cludes salads and break-fast sandwiches.

And later this fall,River's Edge is set unveilStarbucks in three of itsEddie's Sandwich Shop;with the first openingscheduled for late-fall inbuilding 2185.

Monto also plans toexpand customer ser-vice hours in the morn-ing for shop's locatedin buildings 2185 and2187.

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