S OUTH P OTOMAC P ILOT S OUTH P OTOMAC P ILOT January 24, 2014 NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY Link directly to the NSASP Facebook page on your smart phone This Week in U.S. Naval History Page 6 PRESORT STD US POSTAGE PAID SO. MD. NEWSPAPERS PERMIT #1 FREE CLASSIFIED ADS FOR MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES E-mail [email protected] or Call (540) 653-8153 By Andrew Revelos Volunteer judges from Naval Support Facility Dahl- gren were treated to some very creative science proj- ects Jan. 15 at King George Middle School, where they evaluated 62 entries in a wide variety of categories. In addition to choosing first and second places for each category, the volunteer judg- es decided which students’ projects would advance to the Piedmont Regional Science Fair scheduled for Mar. 12. King George Middle School’s best and brightest have a hard act to follow this year: of the 20 King George Middle School students who advanced to regionals last year, four took home first place ribbons. The judges represented several Dahlgren commands and activities, including the Naval Surface Warfare Cen- ter Dahlgren Division, the Aegis Training and Readi- ness Center, and the Naval Facilities Engineering Com- mand Washington. All were impressed with the students and their projects; none had an easy time deciding which should win or advance. Jessica Drinks and Tracy Conover, science teachers at King George Middle School, thanked the Dahlgren judg- es and discussed how their participation motivates stu- dents. “I think it gives valid- ity to their projects,” said Drinks. “It becomes more than just a class assignment that they had to do.” “When professionals in science, technology, en- gineering or math come out and share a little bit of wisdom and guidance, it’s encourages them,” added Conover. “They get extreme- ly excited. It makes the sci- ence fair important.” Both teachers were proud of their students’ hard work and creativity. King George Middle School students are not required to participate in the science fair or take advanced classes, though more seem to do so every year. “They are tackling more math-based subjects,” said Conover. “Most of the Dahlgren volunteers judge science fair U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos Frances, an 8th grade student at King George Middle School, shows off her science project about drag within formations of geese. Frances hopes to compete at the Piedmont Regional Science Fair in March. Lt. j.g. John Ingle, right, assigned to the Naval Fa- cilities Engineering Command Washington office in Dahlgren, talks science with Michelle, left, an 8th grade student at King George Middle School. Michelle’s science project dealt with measuring the speed of sound. See Science, Page 3 By Andrew Revelos Sailors moved well be- yond their professional “lanes” and comfort zones for a training course that taught them basic law en- forcement skills in support of Naval Support Activity South Potomac’s Auxiliary Security Force. The bulk of NSASP’s newest ASF mem- bers are assigned to the Ae- gis Training and Readiness Center; two others serve as culinary specialists as- signed to NSASP. Leaders from NSASP praised the 17 Sailors for their perfor- mance during the challeng- ing three-week course at a graduation ceremony Dec. 20. Dave Fredrickson, se- curity director for NSASP, welcomed the new ASF members into the law en- forcement fraternity. “I want to let you know that the ASF has been an ex- tremely critical asset and part of our [police] depart- ment,” he said. “When I say part of our department, you are our brothers and sisters-in-arms. I want to welcome you to our team as part of our team.” “I’d like to congratulate you on completion of the course,” added Cmdr. Elvis Mikel, executive officer of NSASP. “You are very valu- able members of this team. As recent events at the Navy Sailors learn police skills for Auxiliary Security Force U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Amanda Glover, right, swings her baton during OC pepper spray training Dec. 19. See Police, Page 2
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SOUTH POTOMAC PILOTSOUTH POTOMAC PILOTJanuary 24, 2014
NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY
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FREE CLASSIFIED ADS FOR MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES E-mail [email protected] or Call (540) 653-8153
By Andrew Revelos
Volunteer judges fromNaval Support Facility Dahl-gren were treated to somevery creative science proj-ects Jan. 15 at King GeorgeMiddle School, where theyevaluated 62 entries in awide variety of categories.In addition to choosing firstand second places for eachcategory, the volunteer judg-es decided which students’projects would advanceto the Piedmont RegionalScience Fair scheduled forMar. 12. King George Middle
School’s best and brightesthave a hard act to follow thisyear: of the 20 King GeorgeMiddle School students whoadvanced to regionals lastyear, four took home firstplace ribbons.
The judges representedseveral Dahlgren commandsand activities, including theNaval Surface Warfare Cen-ter Dahlgren Division, theAegis Training and Readi-ness Center, and the NavalFacilities Engineering Com-mand Washington. All wereimpressed with the studentsand their projects; none hadan easy time deciding which
should win or advance.Jessica Drinks and Tracy
Conover, science teachers atKing George Middle School,thanked the Dahlgren judg-es and discussed how theirparticipation motivates stu-dents. “I think it gives valid-ity to their projects,” saidDrinks. “It becomes morethan just a class assignmentthat they had to do.”
“When professionals inscience, technology, en-gineering or math comeout and share a little bit ofwisdom and guidance, it’sencourages them,” addedConover. “They get extreme-
ly excited. It makes the sci-ence fair important.”
Both teachers were proudof their students’ hard workand creativity. King GeorgeMiddle School students arenot required to participatein the science fair or take
advanced classes, thoughmore seem to do so everyyear. “They are tacklingmore math-based subjects,”said Conover. “Most of the
Dahlgren volunteersjudge science fair
U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos
Frances, an 8th grade student at King George Middle School, shows off herscience project about drag within formations of geese. Frances hopes tocompete at the Piedmont Regional Science Fair in March.
Lt. j.g. John Ingle, right, assigned to the Naval Fa-cilities Engineering Command Washington officein Dahlgren, talks science with Michelle, left, an8th grade student at King George Middle School.Michelle’s science project dealt with measuringthe speed of sound.
See Science, Page 3
By Andrew Revelos
Sailors moved well be-yond their professional“lanes” and comfort zonesfor a training course thattaught them basic law en-forcement skills in supportof Naval Support ActivitySouth Potomac’s AuxiliarySecurity Force. The bulk ofNSASP’s newest ASF mem-bers are assigned to the Ae-gis Training and ReadinessCenter; two others serve
as culinary specialists as-signed to NSASP. Leadersfrom NSASP praised the17 Sailors for their perfor-mance during the challeng-ing three-week course at agraduation ceremony Dec.20.
Dave Fredrickson, se-curity director for NSASP,welcomed the new ASFmembers into the law en-forcement fraternity. “Iwant to let you know thatthe ASF has been an ex-tremely critical asset and
part of our [police] depart-ment,” he said. “When Isay part of our department,you are our brothers andsisters-in-arms. I want towelcome you to our teamas part of our team.”
“I’d like to congratulateyou on completion of thecourse,” added Cmdr. ElvisMikel, executive officer ofNSASP. “You are very valu-able members of this team.As recent events at the Navy
Sailors learn police skillsfor Auxiliary Security Force
U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos
Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Amanda Glover,right, swings her baton during OC pepper spraytraining Dec. 19. See Police, Page 2
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Yard has shown, we’re notimmune to violence hereon CONUS bases, whetherfrom terrorists attacks orinternal attacks. You helpus ensure that this instal-lation is safe and secure.Thank you.”
Molding a diverse groupof Sailors into ASF mem-bers was a responsibilityshared by instructors at theNSASP Police Department,among them Capt. SteveMullen. Mullen gave thegroup high marks for theirdedication, perseveranceand skill. “My first impres-sion of this particular classwas that I had a very inter-ested group of Sailors andalthough some didn’t signup for the class or the duty,they were ready for the ex-
perience,” he said. “Most,if not all the students werevery actively involved dailywith questions and want-ing to know more.”
The Sailors learned avariety of law enforcementskills, including securitycheckpoint procedures andactive shooter training.
Mullen thanked mem-bers of Naval Surface War-fare Center Indian HeadExplosive Ordnance Dis-posal Technology Division(NSWCIHEODTD) for sup-porting live-fire training atFort A.P. Hill for the ASFSailors, who achieved pro-ficiency with M9 pistolsand M4 carbines despitecold temperatures.
“Some of the ASF Sailorshad never handled or shotthese weapons, so for mostof them to get their shoot-
ing ribbons was a mile-stone,” said Mullen. “Thisclass was full of the warriorspirit and the adapted wellto unforeseen schedulechanges, inclement weath-er conditions and my longclasses.”
For many Sailors in theASF course, the toughestpart was OC pepper spraytraining. While OC pepperspray is an important lawenforcement tool, it is alsosomething that membersof law enforcement maythemselves encounter.Teaching the ASF membershow they can overcomethe painful burning sensa-tion and safely do their jobwas a task that could onlybe accomplished throughpractice.
As part of the train-ing, each ASF Sailor was
sprayed with OC by in-structors. Then, the Sailorshad to “fight through” aseries of training stations,where they accomplisheddifficult law enforcementtasks such as arresting anon-compliant suspectand defending themselveswith batons.
“I was anxious aboutgetting sprayed, but onceit happened all that wentout the window,” said Fire
Controlman 3rd Class Mat-thew Elliot, moments af-ter he completed the drill.“All I was worried aboutwas finishing the exercise.It hurt, but I rememberedwhat the instructors toldus to do. You definitelyfeel like you completed thecourse when you finish it.”
Elliot said the trainingwas an interesting changeof pace for himself andhis new ASF shipmates, as
well as an excellent chanceto see a different side ofthe Navy. “It’s exciting,”he said. “FCs, we usuallywork on consoles, comput-ers and equipment. Thiscourse showed us some ac-tion. You get some physi-cal [activity] and learn newthings, like holds. It’s stuffyou can take with you afterthe Navy, too.”
While Elliot respectedmembers of law enforce-ment before the course,completing it gave him anewfound appreciationfor the challenging natureof the job. “I know not tomess with law enforcementnow,” he said, laughing ashe recovered from the ef-fects of pepper spray. “If Isee that OC I’m giving up.”
Police: Training gives newfound appreciation for the challenges of law enforcementContinued from page 1
U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos
The newest members of Naval Support Activity South Potomac’s Auxiliary Security Force and members of the NSASP Police Department.
Fire Controlman 3rd Class James Slaughter reacts seconds after he wassprayed with OC pepper spray Dec. 19 as Master at Arms 1st Class JamesRuffin, right, checks Slaughter’s ability to see. The exercise was designedto teach the new Auxiliary Security Force members how to safely do theirjob despite the effects of the pepper spray; Slaughter soon overcame thepain and passed the drill with aplomb.
Master at Arms 1st Class James Ruffin, left, observes as Fire ControlmanSeaman Russell Houck “arrests” a role player while enduring the effects ofOC pepper spray during training Dec. 19.
“This class was full of the warrior spiritand they adapted well to unforeseenschedule changes, inclement weather
conditions and my long classes.”
- Capt. Steve Mullen
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students here are in advanced math,accelerated history. About 20 of thesestudents are taking 10th grade biologyin 8th grade. They are definitely driven.Every year we see more and more origi-nality at the science fair.”
The most important aspect of a goodscience fair project, however, was a solidunderstanding of the scientific method.“We always tell them, it can be the sim-plest project ever,” said Drinks. “You justhave to do it well.”
“[Students’] data needs to be quan-tifiable and it needs to be repeatable,which is something done at Dahlgrenevery day,” said Conover. “The informa-tion needs to be accurate.”
The wide range of topics undertakenby students wowed both teachers andjudges. Some students even took onnon-traditional, tricky categories likesocial science. “We get such an amazingrange of topics,” said Drinks. “We havestudents coming up with flight plans,projectiles and whether sugar affectsthe rate of a baking object. The ideas arehuge. They’ve gotten so much better attackling [social science] subjects too,figuring out factors that can influencean outcome.”
The fascinating subjects made thejudges’ job a difficult one. “I was veryimpressed with the ideas these youngpeople decided to test,” said Fire Con-trolman 1st Class Nathan Andrews, aninstructor assigned to the Aegis Train-ing and Readiness Center. “Some of theprojects were definitely more compli-cated than anything I would have donewhen I was that age. Some of the propswere very elaborate and I was impressedwith students’ knowledge of the scientif-ic method, and the sound mathematicsand data analysis they presented. Therewas no easy way to come up with a clearwinner. Several [projects] were just out-standing.”
Jack Vo, a system engineer assignedto the Naval Surface Warfare Center,zeroed in on one student’s project forspecial praise. Frances, an 8th grade stu-dent, created an experiment that testedthe drag and lift experienced by pink-footed geese in different locations withinthe familiar “V” formation.
“Her project was really good,” saidVo. “She put a lot of effort into it andwas very thorough with her materials.She could be a great engineer.”
Frances found inspiration for herproject at the website sciencebuddies.org and from her own observations ofbutterflies. Her favorite thing about sci-ence projects is “figuring out and solv-ing the problem and then learning thenew things that come with solving theproblem,” she said. “I love math and sci-ence.”
To measure the drag and lift experi-enced by geese within the “V” formation,Frances constructed Lego models andarranged them on a v-shaped grid. Us-ing a fan and scale, she then measuredthe drag each model experienced andfound that the energy geese expend asthey fly in formation varies according toposition of the individual goose. Francesalso learned that geese change positionsas they fly. “They do switch off, whichis really cool,” she said. “There are twopossible reasons. One is energetic, whichI measured. The other is the social, forprotection or mating.”
Frances wants to be a doctor or an en-gineer when she grows up. She encour-aged younger students to participate in
the science fair. “Get a project that chal-lenges you or something that challengesyou,” she said. “And work hard at it. Askquestions and stay determined and evenif it doesn’t work out, you can still learnfrom it.”
Last year, Frances conducted a sci-ence project to measure the mass andlength of hotdogs as they aged. Her hotdog “mummies” helped her advance tothe Piedmont Regional Science Fair andshe hopes to return. “It feels good know-ing what to expect since I went therelast year,” she said. “There were a lot ofpeople there-high school [students]-itwas fun to look at all the other projects.Some of them were really intense be-cause there were billboards of informa-tion, math and formulas.”
Frances’ impressive project wasjust one of many at the science fair.Patrick, another 8th grader, came upwith a project that tested the strengthof concrete. Specifically, he wanted tofind out whether adding material toconcrete-newspaper, nails, or fiberglasstape- made it stronger. To test his idea,Patrick dropped weights on each type ofconcrete several times to see how manyblows each variation could withstand.
Adding fiberglass tape resulted in thestrongest concrete. However, Patrickalso found that readily available news-paper made a concrete that was almostas strong. “Fiberglass was the best and Idetermined it was the best because of itsuniformity,” he explained. “Uniformityhelps make strength. Concrete with nailswas also strong, but it had the most fluc-tuation. Fiberglass had a higher average.Newspaper wasn’t the strongest, but theaverage was high.”
Patrick offered a remarkable expla-nation of how his new-found knowledgecould be used. “This could be used inreal life in two situations,” he said. “It’scommon knowledge that rebar can beused to reinforce concrete, but it isn’tpractical for homeowner use, like whenyou’re setting fence posts. But you coulduse fiber tape, newspaper or nails to helpsupport it. It can also be used in less-wealthy areas for concrete in founda-tions, since all these supplies are moreabundant than rebar and also cheaper.Newspaper can strengthen concretemore than just plain concrete, so thatcan help build stronger structures inthose less-wealthy areas.”
Patrick’s love for “hands-on projects”helped him realize that he wants to be anorthopedic surgeon when he grows up.Both Frances and Patrick credited theirteachers and, especially, their parentsfor helping inspire their scientific curi-osities.
That kind of enthusiasm for sciencewas an inspiration for judges and teach-ers alike. “We want to thank the commu-nity for its support,” said Conover. “Weappreciate the judges, who do STEMjobs every day. We appreciate the par-ents support, too. It’s a big deal.”
While both Conover and Drinks putforth a lot of hard work to bring the sci-ence fair together every year, both find itto be one of the most rewarding aspectsof their job.
“We do it with a smile on our facebecause we know the outcome,” saidDrinks. “Seeing how well the studentsdo has got to put a smile on your face.You always hear the bad and the nega-tive on the news. This makes me feelgood about where we’re going to be in20 or 30 years.”
Science: Most rewarding aspects of their jobsContinued from page 1
Patrick, an 8th grade studentat King George Middle School,displays a piece of concrete heused in his science project. Pat-rick found that several cheap andreadily available additions to con-crete increased its strength.
Sharon Brem, right, system engineer at the Naval Surface WarfareCenter Dahlgren Division, chats with Kyle, left, an 8th grade student atKing George Middle School, about his science project Jan. 15. Bremwas one of several volunteer judges from Naval Support Facility Dahl-gren who evaluated students’ science fair projects.
CARPOOL/VANPOOL WANTED
Riders Needed for Vanpool from commuterlot at the corner of Houser Dr. and Rt. 208 inSpotsylvania. Depart 6 a.m., arrive on base7 a.m. Depart base at 4 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.,3 p.m. on Fri. Drops at both sides of thebase. Contact Nick Sunshine, 540-653-3816.
Rider wanted for 7-passenger vanpool.Departs F’burg/Gordon Rd Commuter lotat 7AM. Departs NSWCDD/Dahlgren at4:30PM. Transportation Incentive ProgramSystem (TIPS) qualified van. Contact Anto-nio at (540) 653-1512
Rider seeks rideshare from La Plata to In-dian Head. Call Louie, 276-971-9837
Employee moving to either Fredericksburg,Va. or Maryland is in need of commute toNSF Dahlgren. Ideal commuting arrange-ment would be transportation that couldpick-up and drop-off at or close to place ofresidence. Please call for more information,Sheila 214-529-3690.
Starting a Van Pool, 7-passenger van,departs NLT at 6:35 a.m. from Fieldhouse/Courthouse Rd. commuter lot to Dahlgren,Mon-Thurs 7:15 a.m. to 3:45p.m.; Friday7:15 a.m. to 3:15p.m. Call Cheng at 540-653-5909. A-Gate commuter wanted only.
Van/carpool desired from any rideshareparking area or Reston Town Center. De-part between 6 to 7a.m., return from IndianHead between 4 to 5 p.m. Call Moses, 301-743-4180.
Van or Car pool desired from Fredericks-burg or King George to Indian Head, Mon-day thru Friday with one RDO, prefer 7a.m.to 4:30p.m., but hours can be negotiated.703-909-3380.
Want to start a carpool? Need riders?
“Commuter Clearinghouse” is a source forinformation on carpools or vanpools thatalready exist and need passengers, as wellas a place for employees to advertise to starta carpool or vanpool. Whether you alreadyoperate a carpool or vanpool and are opento accepting new riders or need drivers, orif you are looking for a carpool or vanpool,provide us with information that might helpyou find or start a commuter opportunity,such as, where you will need to commutefrom and to, preferred schedule and contactinformation. You can send your informationvia e-mail to nsasp_pao_dlgr@ navy.mil orcontact our office toll free at 866-359-5540,or DSN 249-8153, or 540-653-8153.
FREDERICKSBURG RIDESHARING
GWRideConnect is a free ridesharing ser-vice that assists persons who are seekingdaily transportation from Fredericksburg,Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline and KingGeorge counties to employment locationsin Dahlgren among other employment sites.www.gwregion.org/gwride connect.html.
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CFC keyworkers, volunteers honored
By Andrew Revelos
Combined Federal Cam-paign keyworkers and vol-unteers from commandsacross Naval Support Facil-ity Dahlgren were recog-nized for their hard workand dedication Jan. 16 ata luncheon in their honor.Furloughs and budget cutsmade this year a particu-larly difficult one for theCFC and though the Na-tional Capitol Area fell shortof its $425,000-goal, the re-gion’s performance was in-line with others around thecountry. Nationally, CFCstook in 70-percent of theirgoals on average. As always,CFC Keyworkers’ creativityand passion for helping oth-ers was integral to the cam-paign’s success.
Jeron Hayes, public af-fairs specialist for Naval
Support Activity South Po-tomac and CFC volunteercoordinator for Dahlgren,praised the keyworkers andvolunteers for their perfor-mance this year. “It’s niceto bring all of you togetherand tell you how much weappreciate you and all thatyou do,” she said. “Todaywe’re here to honor you andI want you to understandthe impact that you have askeyworkers and volunteersfor CFC.”
Since 1971, the CFC hasallowed federal employeesand service members to giveto a wide variety of charitiesthrough payroll deductions.Today, more than 4,400charitable organizationsparticipate in CFC in theNational Capitol Area alone.
Hayes introduced theluncheon’s guest speaker,Dana Klein, marketing and
major gifts coordinator forthe Fredericksburg AreaFood Bank. Few know bet-ter how small gifts can makea big difference in people’slives.
“I’d like to thank all ofyou for everything thatyou’re doing to make Com-bined Federal Campaigna success,” Klein told thegroup. “I know it’s difficultwork, I know it’s sometimesdifficult to find the time todo this, but we truly appre-ciate your efforts on behalfof the community.
Klein discussed howmuch CFC contributionsand other donations makean impact at the Freder-icksburg Area Food Bank.Her passion to serve hercommunity was represen-tative of all of the charitiesthat participate in CFC. “Iam here today to share with
you that hunger is real,” shesaid. “Hunger and food inse-curity affect 30,000 people inthis region every day.”
The Fredericksburg AreaFood Bank serves Stafford,Spotsylvania, Caroline andKind George counties, andthe city of Fredericksburg.
Klein discussed the com-munity’s ongoing fightagainst hunger. “I want tolet you know that the solu-tion is here,” she said. “Wecan solve hunger today. Wehave enough food. We havethe resources. We just needto be able to get the food tothe people in the right man-ner, at the right time and tonot wait.”
A big part of solving thehunger problem, Klein con-tinued, is simply not wast-ing food. “We waste almost40-percent of our food, so ifnothing else today, remem-
ber to cut down on wasteand take the non-perishablefood you’re not going toeat and donate it. There’s ahungry family tonight thatcan benefit from your dona-tion tonight.”
Klein encouraged thegroup to reconsider the so-called “best by” date foundon many packages of food.Those dates are chosen bythe food manufacturer, saidKlein, and do not neces-sarily mean that the food isspoiled after the date. “The‘best if used by’ date is notregulated by the manufac-turers with the exception ofmedication and baby food,”she said. “The manufac-turers want you to throwitems past the date away sothat you’ll purchase more.The truth is that is you goto the USDA website, you’llsee that most of your actual
‘best if used by’ dates are farpast what the manufacturersand retailers establish.”
Food items past a manu-facturers’ ‘best by’ date maybe donated to the Freder-icksburg Area Food Bank,where volunteers make sureit is still good before givingit to needy families. “Everysingle item that’s donated tothe food bank is inspected,”said Klein. “Let us determineusing the federal guidelineswhether that food is safe togo out into the community.”
Klein thanked all whosupport the FredericksburgArea Food Bank throughCFC. “Some of you havehelped the CFC and yourcommunity for severalyears,” she said. “We trulyappreciate your support forthe community. Thank you,thank you, thank you somuch.”
The 2013 Dahlgren Combined Federal Campaign Planning Committee poses for a photo at last week’s Volunteer Celebration. Despite not meeting thisyear’s fundraising goal, partially due to government furloughs , employees at Dahlgren became more involved with volunteering for the campaign anddonors embraced the use of electronic donations through MyPay and Nexus, two new options available this year.
Bowling CenterScotch Doubles Tournament
January 18 at 6 p.m.Location: Dahlgren Cannonball Lanes Bowling Center
Eligible patrons include all with base access.Cost: $20.00 per team. Teams of two will bowl three
games and the top three teams will be awarded trophies.Please register at Cannonball Lanes. For more information,please contact Cannonball Lanes at 540-653-7327.
General LibraryDigital Learning Day
February 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. FREELocation: Dahlgren General LibraryEligible patrons include all with base access.Join us at the library as we learn about computers! Com-
puter Basics will be taught from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Creating a Website and Using Analytics will be taught from11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The Creating a Website class willrequire some basic familiarity with drag and drop features.Please register by January 30th. For more information,please contact the General Library at 540-653-7474.
Fitness CenterBallet /Jazz & Tap Classes
Registration isgoing on now.(Classes run from February 3rd – April 17th.)Location: Dahlgren Fitness CenterEligible patrons include all with base access.Cost: $50 for Military, $60 for Civilians.Children ages 5-9 will learn a combination of ballet and
tap technique. Children and teens, ages 10-18, will focus onbuilding technique, using the foundation of jazz and tap. Allclasses will meet on Mondays and Thursdays. Class timesare: ages 5-6, 6 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.; ages 7-9, 7 p.m. to 7:50pm;ages 10-18, 8:00 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. For more information,please contact the Fitness Coordinator at 540-653-2016.
NSASP NFL Bench Press CompetitionJanuary 27-31Location: Dahlgren and Indian Head Fitness Centers-
FREE Eligible patrons include all with base access.The NFL style Bench Press Competition between Dahl-
gren and Indian Head will take place throughout the weekof January 27-31. Sign up at the front desk anytime during
normal operating hours. For more information please con-tact, the Dahlgren Fitness Center at 540-653-2215 or the IHFitness Center at 301-744-4661.
Liberty CenterShopping Trip
January 25Location: Dahlgren Liberty CenterPlease register at the Liberty CenterLiberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/Unaccompa-
nied Active Duty Military.Join Liberty as they take a trip to the Williamsburg Out-
let Mall. For more information, please contact the LibertyCenter at 540-653-7277.
General LibraryStorytime
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Enjoy a story andcraft starting at 1430. Free for all with base access.
Computer AssistanceThe first Monday of each month by appointment. Need
help with a certain computer program? Don’t know whereto start? Sign up for a 30 minute one on one session. Free forall with base access.
Information, Tickets & ToursDiscount Ski Tickets
Take advantage of the winter weather! Stop by or call formore information.
Disney on Ice - 100 Years of MagicFebruary 8 & 9 - $19.00 each at the Baltimore ArenaGreat Wolf LodgeJune 13 & 14 (2 night stay) $468All other weekends are $255 per night when purchased
Party rental hours available Saturday and Sunday.Cost (per game): Military $2/Civilian $3Shoe Rental: $1Lunchtime Bowling - Stop by Thursdays from 11 am to 1
pm for lunchtime fun!
Weight House Fitness CenterNFL Bench Press Competition
The NFL Bench Press Competition (Indian Head vs.Dahlgren) will take place during the last week of January.Sign up the 27th-31st and see how many reps you can liftof a pre-set weight. Prizes will be given to 1st place in eachweight category. Free for all participants.
Basketball TournamentTem registrations are our for the 5v5 Basketball Tourna-
ment that will be held in early March. Free for all military,$5 for all eligible patrons.
Happy Hearts Partner RaceFriday, February 14 starting at 11 am at the Fitness Cen-
ter. Register any time prior to race. Free for military, $5 forall others.
Power House MeetLifters are gearing up for the Power House Meet sched-
uled for Friday, February 28th. The meet will consist of asquat, bench and dead lift for both male and female divi-sions of varying weight classes. Free for military, $25 for allother eligible patrons.
Friday, January 24, 2014 5The South Potomac Pilot
540-653-7336Friday and Saturday: 7 p.m. Showings
Price of ShowsCivilians - $5AD, Retired, Reserve, Family Members (E7 - above)$4AD, Reserve, Family Members (E6 - below) - $2.50Child (6-11) - $2; Child (5 and under) - FreeTickets for a movie shown in 3-D are an additional $1
Friday, January 24th7 p.m. - The Hobbit:
The Desolation of Smaug, PG-13Saturday, January 25th
7 p.m. - Anchorman 2:The Legend Continues, PG-13
MovieTheater
DahlgrenVITA Tax Preparation Available
VITA volunteers are trained and ready to prepare yourtax returns! This free service is available to all active dutymilitary, their families, and retired military and theirfamilies. The official start date for preparing taxes willbe January 27; appointments are being accepted now. Toschedule an appointment, call Fleet and Family at 540-653-1839.
DMV2Go at NSF DahlgrenThe DMV2Go Van will be at NSF Dahlgren at the Pa-
rade Field Pavilion parking lot several times during 2014.This year’s scheduled dates are:
March 6 & 7May 19July 17 and 18
Sept 9Nov 20 & 21Be sure to bring all necessary documents to take care
of your DMV transactions and save yourself the time andheadache of visiting a large DMV office!
Aegis Way Road ClosureBeginning Wednesday, January 8, Aegis Way will be
closed daily from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. due to safety concerns.The closure is to accommodate work being done by Do-minion Virginia Power and will last for approximatelyfour weeks. A message will be sent when Aegis Way re-turns to normal operations.
Indian Head
IH Spouses’ Club “Treasures” Thrift StoreNeeds Your Donations!
The Indian Head Thrift Store “Treasures” is now openon Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’re sure you’ll love
all the treasures you’ll find. Open to everyone - militaryand civilian! Come by and check us out. The store is lo-cated at 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. Donationsof gently used items are currently being accepted. Wantto earn up to $5 in free items from the thrift store everymonth? Volunteer! Stop by the thrift store during operat-ing hours or email [email protected] for informa-tion.
T&J Barbeque truck at Indian Headand Stump Neck
Come enjoy delicious T&J Barbeque at NSF IndianHead on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,next to the library, and at the NSF Indian Head StumpNeck Annex on Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., next to Build-ing 2195.
To publish information on your event orprogram under “Base Happenings ,” con-tact Andrew Revelos at 540-653-6012 or [email protected].
Base Happenings
MWR Highlights
January 271942 - USS Gudgeon is first US sub to sink enemy subma-
rine in action, Japanese I-173.1945 - Commissioning of USS Higbee (DD-806), first U.S.
Navy ship named after women member of U.S. Navy.1967 - Fire in CommandModule at Cape Kennedy during
simulation countdown. Lunar Module Pilot LCDR Roger B.Chaffee and two other crew members died.
1973 - Paris Peace Accords signed, ending U.S. participa-tion in the Vietnam War
January 281778 - Second New Providence Expedition raised the flag
with thirteen stripes over Fort Nassau.1960 - Navy demonstrates value of moon communica-
tion relay, used in fleet broadcasts.1962 - USS Cook (APD-130) rescues 25 survivors from
after section of Panamanian tanker, SS Stanvac Sumatra,which broke in two in the South China Sea
1986 - Space shuttle Challenger explodes killing CDRMi-chael Smith, USN, and 6 other astronauts
January 291914 - U.S.Marines land inHaiti to protect U.S. consulate1943 - Beginning of 2 day battle of Rennell Island after
which U.S. transports reached Guadalcanal
January 301862 - Launching of first turreted warship, USS Monitor1968 - Tet Offensive begins in Vietnam
January 311944 - American amphibious landing on Kwajalein, Mar-
shall Islands1961 - Lieutenant Commander Samuel Lee Gravely, Jr.
becomes first African-American to command a combatship, USS Falgout
1981 - Era of Enlisted Naval Aviators ends when last pilotretired
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Dahlgren9th Annual Restaurant Week in Fredericksburg
During the 9th annual RestaurantWeek, indulge in three-course prix fixe meals in the historic district of downtownFredericksburg, which boasts more than 30 chef-ownedrestaurants. Two-course lunches are priced at $10.14 whilethree-course dinners are priced at $20.14. Participating res-taurants include: 25 30 Espresso, Bavarian Chef – Freder-icksburg, Bistro Bethem, Brock’s Riverside Grill, Capital AleHouse, Castiglia’s, Colonial Tavern, Home of the Irish Bri-gade, Eileen’s Bakery and Café, Fizzlebottom’s Café, Foode,The Happy Clam, J. Brian’s Tap Room, Jake andMike’s Res-taurant, Kenmore Inn, Kybecca, La Petite Auberge, The Ori-on Sushi Bar and Ultra Lounge, Poppy Hill Tuscan Kitchen,Ristorante Renato, The SunkenWell Tavern, Tea Thyme andWhat Nots, and Vivify.
Support Colonial Beach SchoolsOn Sunday, January 5, the old Colonial Beach High
School building, which was currently serving as school stor-age, was destroyed in a fire. This included the destructionof all school and office supplies for the school system. Do-nations are needed to assist Colonial Beach students withsupplies for the rest of the school year. The school districtis in desperate need of any type of school supplies, officesupplies, copy paper, etc.
Anyone connected with school divisions, they are also inneed of some classroom tests or practice tests. Mr. AndrewHipple (Principal, CBHS) is the POC for all donations. Hecan be reached at email: [email protected] or phone804.224.7166 during school hours. Checks payable to Co-lonial Beach Schools can be sent to: Colonial Beach HighSchool, 100 First Street, Colonial Beach Virginia 22443. Do-nations can also be dropped at the King George Journal of-fice on Rt. 3 in King George.
UMW Spring Professional Development CoursesRegistration is open for our spring professional develop-
ment courses. Courses currently scheduled are:*Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Exam prep course*Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
PHR/SPHR Certification Exam prep course Both coursesstart in February, and run for 10 weeks. Please visit http://profdev.umw.edu for course dates, locations, and registra-tion information.
Indian HeadJanuary Arts at CSM
CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery: Dystopias
(Curated by Yikui Gu). Jan. 17-March 14, College of South-ernMaryland, Fine Arts Center, Tony HungerfordMemorialArt Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata.
Featuring the artwork of Yikui Gu (painter), ColleenRudolf (sculptor and installation artist) and Pete Zebley(mixed-media). Gallery talk with Colleen Rudolph to takeplace at noon, Feb. 4. The gallery is open
9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to6 p.m., Saturday. www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSMHosts Airmen of Note, USAF Jazz Ensemble. 8 p.m.,Jan. 25, College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center,8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata.
The Airmen of Note features 18 of the most talented jazzmusicians in the country and has earned an internationalreputation as one of the finest and most versatile big bandsin the world. Tickets are free, reservations encouraged,[email protected]. www.csmd.edu/Arts/
CSM Children’s Theatre, Anansi. 7 p.m., Jan. 31, Collegeof Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center,8730Mitchell Road. An original play written by CSM theatrestudents. Spend an evening with Anansi the Spider, one ofthe great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue, a mischiefmaker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larg-er foes. $7 adults/seniors, $5 youth (high school and below).For tickets, contact the box office at [email protected] orcall 301-934-7828.
Registration Available Dec. 4 for Middle SchoolBasketball Leagues
Middle school students can now register to play in thehigh school basketball preparatory league. This league isdesigned to allow middle school students who have dreamsof playing high school basketball an opportunity to playagainst their peers. There will be an eight game regularseason with playoffs. Players can only play at the middleschool community center that they currently attend. Stu-dents attending private school must play for the center intheir appropriate school zone. Practice is estimated to startthe week of March 11.
This program is open to all students in grades six througheight for the 2013-2014 school year. Divisions include thefollowing:
* Sixth grade boys* Seventh grade boys* Eighth grade boys* Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade girlsRegistration fee is $90 (or $75 if registered by Feb. 16).
The registration deadline is March 2. Save $15 if you registerby February 16. Register online at www.CharlesCountyP-arks.com. For more information, call 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388, ext 5152.
For information on other programs offered by Commu-nity Services, visit our website at www.CharlesCountyParks.
com, or call 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388. Those citizenswith special needs please contact the Maryland Relay Ser-vice at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
Snakehead Naming ContestSnakeheads are considered a good eating fish but who
wants to order snakehead for dinner? The Charles CountyCommissioners invite citizens to participate in a SnakeheadNaming Contest. Beginning at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 7, goonline to www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/snakehead-naming-contest and submit ideas for a new and improved name forthe snakehead fish. Only one submission per individualwill be accepted. Entries must be submitted no later thanThurs., Feb. 6, 2014 11:59 p.m. EST.
The snakehead is a fish from Asia that appeared in ourwaters several years ago. Snakehead fish are top-level pred-ators, eating anything that swims their way, and can “walk”on land. National Geographic nicknamed the snakehead,“Fishzilla.”
The first phase of the Snakehead Naming Contest runsfor 30 days from Tuesday, Jan. 7 through Thursday, Feb. 6.At the end of phase one, a panel of judges will select threeentries to move forward in the contest. The second phase ofthe Snakehead Naming Contest begins Tuesday, Feb. 18 andends Thursday, March 20. During this time, the public willbe able to vote online for one of the three selected entries.Prizes will be awarded to three individuals whose entriesreceive the most votes.
The final, winning name will be sent to theMaryland De-partment of Natural Resources in hopes that the state willconsider the name as the snakehead’s new, “official” name.
Winter Tea with My Doll and MeSunday February 9, 2013 from 1:00- 3:00 pm at Archbish-
op Neale School 104 Port Tobacco Road La Plata, Maryland.Please bring a special doll or stuffed animal to enjoy a
cup of tea, a few assorted finger sandwiches and a sweettreat with. We will have several American Girl Dolls on asilent Auction and Disney Park Hopper tickets for raffle tobe drawn. Tickets will be $15 for children and $20 for adults.Please contact [email protected] for a tablereservations as seating is limited. Or call 301-399-9651 formore information.
Help Wanted!Citizen Volunteers are a valuable part of the decision
making process. The Town of La Plata is looking for mem-bers of the community who are dedicated to helping formthe future of La Plata. If you are motivated to making a dif-ference in your community, you are invited to apply for aposition on one of the various Boards, Commissions andCommittees. For more information, please visit the town’swebsite at: http://www.townoflaplata.org.
Community Notes
The Naval Support Facility Indian Head StumpNeck Annex hosted the Navy’s Moon Relay, orMoon Bounce project during the 1950s and 1960s.First, engineers constructed a massive, parabola-shaped hole in the ground. Towers along the diam-eter of the site supported cables that crisscrossedthe pit, from which receivers were suspended.The original goal of the project, called the PassiveMoon Relay (PAMOR), was to intercept Soviet ra-dio transmissions that passed through the earth’sionosphere and bounced off the moon. What sci-entists later found however, was that the arrange-ment was more useful when transmitters wereadded to the receivers, allowing radio transmis-sions to be bounced off the moon and received byships as far away as the Pacific Ocean. The projectpaved the way for the age of satellite communica-tions; the site and much of its equipment remain atStump Neck, as seen in these photos.
This week in U.S. Naval History
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