Understanding Urgent Care Page 4 Clear the Air Page 5 Dodgeball medalist Page 7 VOLUME 70, NUMBER 42 Celebrating 70 years of community partnership November 14, 2013 NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND Yegor Bondarenko, far right, a T-45 program analyst assigned to the Naval Undergraduate Flight Training Systems Program Office (PMA-273) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, shares his story during the Wounded Warrior Experi- ence event Nov. 7 at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. Bondarenko, a Ukraine native, lost his arm and sustained other injuries in an improvised explosive device incident in 2006 while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom as an infantry squad leader. The Purple Heart recipient has been employed by Naval Air Systems Command since 2012. See Bondarenko’s story and the rest of the Wounded Warrior Experience program on The Pentagon Channel Nov. 16 at 1 a.m., 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., and Nov. 17 at 4 a.m., 1 p.m. and 10 p.m. NAVAIR employee shares wounded warrior experience U.S. Navy photo by Kelly Schindler Where to obtain base delay info By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer Don’t let the bright sunshine and blue skies of autumn fool you; winter, and the bad weather that accompanies it, is right around the corner. Be prepared by knowing how to obtain the information you’ll need on delays and alternative work scheduling at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The NAS Commanding Officer determines what course of action is taken in any emer- gency condition that results in changes to the installation’s normal operation and dissemi- nates that decision via the appropriate chain of command. Tenant leadership then ensures employee compliance within his or her own organization. “An emergency condition is any situation that reduces or prohibits base operations at Pax River, such as severe weather,” explained the air station’s Emergency Manager Jerome Ray, “but it can also include power or utility failure, environmental incident or a threat to complex security.” In the event of an emergency situation dur- ing non-working hours, information is relayed as soon as possible to various sources for dis- semination. “If there’s a mission essential or critical per- sonnel only situation, others will still be able to access the installation,” Ray said, “so it is the responsibility of each individual to know how they are directly affected by any action taken, for their own personal safety.” U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada An effective way to get any Naval Air Station Patuxent River delay notification is through AtHOC, a system enabling users to receive emergency messages directly on their home and cell phones, TTY/TTD phones, pagers, faxes and personal or work emails. Register online at www.ReadyNavy.mil. See Weather, Page 13 By Connie Hempel Naval Air Station Patuxent River Many from Naval Air Sta- tion Patuxent River started their Veterans Day weekend honoring the Sailors who per- ished aboard USS Tulip 149 years ago when it exploded along the shores of St. Inigoes Creek near Webster Outlying Field. Joining the group from Pax were four generations of USS Tulip’s pilot, James R. Jackson. “It gives us a feeling of pride,” said the pilot’s great grandson, John Jackson. “Not just because the Navy felt it deserving, but also at each of the ceremonies so far, the en- thusiasm of the naval person- nel present was impressive. I have always been proud of our military and meeting them and having the conversations that we do just reinforces that pride.” This was the seventh an- nual event hosted by the air station and each year, Jack- son, his daughter, brother and other family members travel more than two hours from Vir- ginia and around Maryland to witness the event. A few locals were also in attendance. Jackson said that as more generations of family come, he hopes they learn to appre- ciate the life that they live and how much their ancestor’s ac- tions affected the path their lives have taken. “The term ‘all gave some, some gave all’ is relevant to each individual,” he said. “Hopefully this will grow to the point that the knowledge by family members won’t die out.” The USS Tulip monument rests on a half-acre off St. Ini- goes Creek, near Villa Road, where eight of the ship’s Sail- ors washed ashore after the Nov. 11, 1864, tragedy. While burned beyond recognition, they are the only bodies of the 46 lives lost that were ever re- covered. “Those Sailors, just like the Tomb of the Unknown Sol- dier, are only known to God, but they will ever be known as shipmates lying next to each other, part of the brave crew of the USS Tulip,” said Capt. Heidi Fleming, NAS Patuxent River executive officer. “We remember their sacrifice, up- holding those tenets we hold dear in the U.S. Navy today: honor, courage, commit- ment.” USS Tulip, a Union gun- boat, was one of many small ships assigned to the Po- tomac Flotilla during the Civil War. Its mission was to support Union commu- nication, tow, transport and land Soldiers, and to main- tain the Union blockade of NAS commemorates USS Tu lip U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel Sailors from Naval Air Station Patuxent River read the inscriptions of the eight unknown graves near the USS Tulip monument in St. Inigoes after a remembrance event Nov. 8. 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VOLUME 70, NUMBER 42 Celebrating 70 years of community partnership November 14, 2013
NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND
Yegor Bondarenko, far right, a T-45 program analyst assigned to the NavalUndergraduate Flight Training Systems Program Office (PMA-273) at Naval AirStation Patuxent River, shares his story during the Wounded Warrior Experi-ence event Nov. 7 at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C.Bondarenko, a Ukraine native, lost his arm and sustained other injuries inan improvised explosive device incident in 2006 while supporting OperationIraqi Freedom as an infantry squad leader. The Purple Heart recipient hasbeen employed by Naval Air Systems Command since 2012.See Bondarenko’s story and the rest of the Wounded Warrior Experienceprogram on The Pentagon Channel Nov. 16 at 1 a.m., 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., andNov. 17 at 4 a.m., 1 p.m. and 10 p.m.
NAVAIR employee shareswounded warrior experience
U.S. Navy photo by Kelly Schindler
Where to obtainbase delay infoBy Donna CipolloniTester staff writer
Don’t let the bright sunshine and blueskies of autumn fool you; winter, and the badweather that accompanies it, is right aroundthe corner. Be prepared by knowing how toobtain the information you’ll need on delaysand alternative work scheduling at Naval AirStation Patuxent River.
The NAS Commanding Officer determineswhat course of action is taken in any emer-gency condition that results in changes to theinstallation’s normal operation and dissemi-nates that decision via the appropriate chainof command. Tenant leadership then ensures
employee compliance within his or her ownorganization.
“An emergency condition is any situationthat reducesorprohibitsbaseoperationsatPaxRiver, such as severe weather,” explained theair station’s Emergency Manager Jerome Ray,“but it can also include power or utility failure,environmental incident or a threat to complexsecurity.”
In the event of an emergency situation dur-ing non-working hours, information is relayedas soon as possible to various sources for dis-semination.
“If there’s a mission essential or critical per-sonnel only situation, others will still be able toaccess the installation,” Ray said, “so it is theresponsibility of each individual to know howthey are directly affected by any action taken,for their own personal safety.”
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada
An effective way to get any Naval Air Station Patuxent River delay notificationis through AtHOC, a system enabling users to receive emergency messagesdirectly on their home and cell phones, TTY/TTD phones, pagers, faxes andpersonal or work emails. Register online at www.ReadyNavy.mil.
See Weather, Page 13
By Connie HempelNaval Air StationPatuxent River
Many from Naval Air Sta-tion Patuxent River startedtheir Veterans Day weekendhonoring the Sailors who per-ished aboard USS Tulip 149years ago when it explodedalong the shores of St. InigoesCreek near Webster OutlyingField.
Joining the group from Paxwere four generations of USSTulip’s pilot, JamesR. Jackson.
“It gives us a feeling ofpride,” said the pilot’s greatgrandson, John Jackson. “Notjust because the Navy felt itdeserving, but also at each ofthe ceremonies so far, the en-thusiasm of the naval person-nel present was impressive. Ihave alwaysbeenproudof ourmilitary and meeting themand having the conversationsthat we do just reinforces thatpride.”
This was the seventh an-nual event hosted by the airstation and each year, Jack-son, his daughter, brother andother family members travelmore than twohours fromVir-ginia and around Maryland towitness the event. A few localswere also in attendance.
Jackson said that as moregenerations of family come,he hopes they learn to appre-ciate the life that they live andhow much their ancestor’s ac-tions affected the path theirlives have taken.
“The term ‘all gave some,some gave all’ is relevant toeach individual,” he said.“Hopefully this will grow tothe point that the knowledgeby family members won’t dieout.”
The USS Tulip monumentrests on a half-acre off St. Ini-goes Creek, near Villa Road,where eight of the ship’s Sail-ors washed ashore after theNov. 11, 1864, tragedy. While
burned beyond recognition,they are the only bodies of the46 lives lost that were ever re-covered.
“Those Sailors, just like theTomb of the Unknown Sol-dier, are only known to God,but they will ever be known asshipmates lying next to eachother, part of the brave crewof the USS Tulip,” said Capt.Heidi Fleming, NAS PatuxentRiver executive officer. “Weremember their sacrifice, up-holding those tenets we holddear in the U.S. Navy today:honor, courage, commit-ment.”
USS Tulip, a Union gun-boat, was one of many smallships assigned to the Po-tomac Flotilla during theCivil War. Its mission wasto support Union commu-nication, tow, transport andland Soldiers, and to main-tain the Union blockade of
NAS commemorates USS Tulip
U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel
Sailors from Naval Air Station Patuxent River read the inscriptions of theeight unknown graves near the USS Tulip monument in St. Inigoes after aremembrance event Nov. 8.See Tulip, Page 12
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By Emily FunderburkNaval Air Systems CommandTotal Force Communications
At first, Mike Hackert wasn’t quite sure what job shadow-ing meant.
He knew it was a requirement to complete the Naval AirSystems Command (NAVAIR) Leadership DevelopmentProgram (NLDP), which he joined in 2009. He knew hewould be traveling to Washington, D.C. But the rest was, asthey say, “all in shadow.”
Job shadowing, a key component of NLDP, helps em-ployees experience “a day in the life” of a senior leaderthrough on-the-job learning. Through shadowing, employ-ees can receive advice on strategies to pursue a particularjob or career path and make connections or get referrals forpotential jobs, mentors or more job shadowing.
Hackert, a NAVAIR electrical engineer at Naval Air Sta-tion Patuxent River, has shadowed three senior leaderssince 2009, which he described as a combination of obser-vational learning, mentoring and informational interviews.
Hemost recently spent a day with a Senior Executive Ser-vice member in developing technology at the Office of Na-val Research. There, he said he gained a unique perspectivefrom the top about “doing the right thing” and balancingthat against the realities of politics.
In all three of his shadowing assignments, Hackert saidhe learned how to translate his technical abilities into lead-ership and decision-making skills.
“I want to thank the program for breaking me out of mycomfort zone to do shadowing,” he said. “I found it incred-ibly refreshing and beneficial.”
While a requirement for NLDP participants, NAVAIR’sCareer Development Office also encourages all other em-ployees to experience job shadowing.
“Job shadowing is important because it helps both par-ties to learn and exchange ideas,” said Kim Tennyson, NA-
VAIR’s required training and Developmental AssignmentRegistry program manager.
Hackert advises people interested in job shadowing tocreate an objective and agenda, clarify expectations upfront and have fun.
“Remember, shadowing can be a two-way learning ex-perience, so be on your best behavior and have an elevatorspeech ready with your message,” he said.
NAVAIR is in good company when it comes to job shad-owing. According to theMarch 2002 issue of TrainingMaga-
zine, 66 percent of their “Top 100 Training Companies” usejob shadowing for employee development.
As the command’s flagship leadership program, NLDP isdesigned for high performing NAVAIR employees with dem-onstrated leadership potential, such as Hackert. In additionto job shadowing, the three- to five-year program includesmentoring, rotational assignments and classroom-basedleadership training.
“It wasn’t until I really got into it that I really realized thevalue proposition,” Hackert said. “It [NLDP] helped get myhead out of the sand to gain a greater perspective on leader-ship and management.”
Learn more about NLDP and the other training and de-velopmental programs available to NAVAIR employees atwww.navair.navy.mil/jobs/training.html. Program appli-cations are accepted again in early 2014.
Job shadowing sheds light on new knowledge, points of view
U.S. Navy photo
Mike Hackert, a Naval Air Systems CommandLeadership Development Program participant atNaval Air Station Patuxent River, has enjoyed jobshadowing three senior leaders since 2009.
Preparing for job shadowingResearch your field of interest and decide who
would be a good fit for your shadowing assignment.Consider the same career field but a different position.
Be ready to answer questions about yourself thatrelate to your experiences, skills, interests and goals.
Think through several areas you’d like to knowmore about and, in advance, generate specific ques-tions you may want to ask during your shadowing ex-perience. Examples: How did you first enter this job/career? How would you recommend someone breakinto this field?
Bring a copy of your résumé — your résumé willhelp the person you are shadowing get to know you alittle better, and you may have the opportunity to askfor his or her feedback.
Source: NAVAIR job shadowing tips and etiquetteguide.
From USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs
The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air SystemDemonstrator(UCAS-D) conducted flight operations aboard aircraft car-rier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Nov. 10.
The event, the most-recent in a series of carrier-basedtests, demonstrated the integration of the latest in navalaviation technology with the most advanced and capablecarrier.
The weekend’s tests demonstrated the X-47B’s abil-ity to integrate with the carrier environment. The aircraftperformed precise touch and go maneuvers on the ship togenerate data that characterizes the environment in closeproximity of the carrier flight deck. In addition, the aircrafttook part in flight deck handling drills, completed arrestedlandings and catapult launches. Mission operators moni-tored the aircraft’s autonomous flight from a portable com-mand and control unit from Theodore Roosevelt’s flightdeck during each of its 45-minute flights.
“It is a tremendous opportunity for the ‘Big Stick’ to bea part of the development and testing of the future of NavalAviation,” said Capt. Daniel Grieco, Theodore Roosevelt’scommanding officer. The UCAS is an impressive system thatgives us all a glimpse into the support and strike capabilitieswe can expect to join the fleet in the years to come. The tac-tical and support possibilities for such platforms are end-less, and I know the crew of TR are proud to be able to be apart of that development.”
A major objective for the UCAS-D program is to dem-onstrate a digitized carrier controlled environment to al-low for robust communications between the aircraft and allcarrier personnel involved with launching, recovering andcontrolling the aircraft. A digitized carrier environment willultimately increase flexibility and improve safety.
In early July, an X-47 left Naval Air Station Patuxent Riverbound for history as the first tailless, unmanned autono-mous aircraft to land on amodern aircraft carrier. After suc-cessfully completing arrested landing on the flight deck ofthe aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), the UASreturned to Naval Air Station Patuxent River in August be-fore deploying to USS Theodore Roosevelt.
“This weekend’s resumption of carrier-based flights forthe X-47 continues our efforts to mature critical unmanned
enabling technologies and reduce the technical risk for thefollow-on Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveil-lance and Strike (UCLASS) system,” said Capt. Beau Duarte,the program manager for Unmanned Carrier Aviation.
Current and future test events will continue to matureunmanned technologies and refine concept of operationsto further inform unmanned carrier requirements. Theseprogram successes represent significant advancements innaval aviation technology and provide a glimpse into the fu-ture integration of manned and unmanned aircraft aboardthe carrier fleet.
“Today, we took another significant step toward integra-tion of unmanned capabilities into our carrier airwings and
aircraft carrier environments,” said Rear Adm. Mat Winter.“The Navy remains steadfast in its commitment to matur-ing today’s technologies which have established a realisticpath to tomorrow’s affordable, flexible unmanned carrieraviation capabilities for our warfighters.”
Two of the Navy’s X-47B air vehicles have resided at Na-val Air Station Patuxent River since 2012 as the Navy UCASprogram assessed potential opportunities for test opera-tions at Pax River and at-sea.
Carrier-based tests of the X-47B began in December 2012with flight deck operations aboard USS Harry S. Truman(CVN 75). In May 2013, carrier testing resumed aboard USSGeorge H.W. Bush (CVN 77).
X-47B operates aboard Theodore Roosevelt
US Navy photo By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony N. Hilkowski
The experimental X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator (UCAS-D) conducts an arrestedlanding aboard aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is the third carrierto test the tailless, unmanned autonomous air craft’s ability to integrate with carrier environment.
On base:Influenza vaccinations
NavalHealthClinic Patuxent River is offering the flu vaccinebased on the following schedule: active duty from 8-11:30 a.m.and 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the PreventiveMedicine Department; all other eligible beneficiaries from 7:30a.m. to 4 p.m.weekdays in the ImmunizationDepartment. Call301-342-4062.
Naval Inspector General Focus GroupsThroughNov. 26A team from the Office of the Naval Inspector General is
visiting Naval Air Station Patuxent River and part of their visitincludes gainingmore insight, fromapersonnel viewpoint, intothe readiness and quality of life in Naval District Washington.This is done through focusgroupmeetings anddiscussionswithSailors and Navy civilian employees. Each focus group is com-posed of a cross-section of personnel consisting of 25 people ina specific military rank/rate or government civilian employeepay band in the Department of the Navy. Selection of partici-pants randomandparticipants are notifiedof their selectionbytheir chain of command.
Personnel who feel they have a significant issue that war-rants the attentionof theNavy IGbut arenot included ina focusgroup shouldfirst attempt to resolve the issueusing the chainofcommand. Typically, most matters can be resolved at the locallevel. However, personnelwith specific issues inwhich they areunable to resolve through their chain or personnel who needhelp in determining the right avenue of redress should visit theIGwebsite atwww.ig.navy.mil for informationon theFour-StepHotline Complaint process.
If after reviewing the information on the IG website you be-lieve the matter is appropriate for the IG, submit a complaintusing the [email protected] email address or call tollfree, (800) 522-3451. An investigatorwill evaluate the complaintand acknowledge receipt to inform the employee if the matterwarrants further investigation or falls outside Navy IG purview.
fromagents reporting tobemembers of anHP/NMCIWindows7 support team. The agents typically state that problems suchas event viewer errors have been detected on the user’s NMCIworkstation thatwill cause it to crash. The caller thendirects theuser to awebsite askinghimorher to allow remote access to hisor her computer in order to fix the problems.Userswho receiveany unsolicited calls similar this should not go to the websiteor allow remote access to their NMCI seat. Users should hang
up the phone and report the incident to his or her InformationAssuranceManager.
Retiree Weekend Estate PlanningNov. 16 and 17The Legal Assistance office is offering weekend Estate Plan-
ning (Wills) for retirees. Individuals taking advantage of this op-portunity will have their documents prepared and executed inone visit. Contact Legalman 1st Class TanikaMcFadden at 301-342-7510 or [email protected].
Pax River Blood DriveNov. 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Rear Adm.WilliamA.Moffett Building AtriumSchedule anappointmentonline atwww.militaryblood.dod.
mil or www.militarylifeforce.com.Walk-in donors are also wel-come. All blood goes tomilitary personnel.
Navy College Office ClosureTheNavy College Office is closedNov. 28 andNov. 29.
Voting Assistance OfficeThe Voting Assistance Office has beenmoved from the Pass
and ID office outside of Gate 1 to Building 588, Rm 109. Thevoting assistance teamcanbe contacted at [email protected] or 301-757-0025/0041.
Where’s Gnorman?Somewhere in this issuewe’vehiddenGnorman the gnome.
Anyone spotting Gnorman can either email [email protected] or phone 301-342-4163 now through 4:30 p.m. Friday. Besure to include abrief description ofwhere he’s located. All cor-rect answersare entered into adrawing andonename is chosento win a Center Stage Theater movie ticket. The same personcannot win more than once per month. Last week’s winner,Don Small, found Gnorman on page 3, in the National IndianHeritageMonth graphic.
Off base:Pathways Silent Auction, Dinner, Dance
Nov. 16, 6-11:30 p.m.Holiday Inn, Solomons IslandPathways Inc. is anon-profitorganizationdedicated tomen-
tal health rehabilitation. This event aims to raise awareness andfunds. Tickets: $35 in advance; $40 at the gate. Call Gerry Mc-Gloin at 301-373-3065 ext. 203.Website: www.pathwaysinc.org.
US Naval Academy Seeks InstructorsDeadline: Dec. 15The U.S. Naval Academy needs qualified Navy Reserve offi-
cers with at least amaster’s degree in an appropriate academicdiscipline to instruct in designated academic departments forFall 2014 and to serve as outstanding military role models andmentors for midshipmen. Recall opportunities are consideredfor select areas. Contact the Cmdr. John Schedel at 410-293-6513 or email [email protected].
Tuition Assistance Payments ResumeFollowing passage of Continuing Resolution Authority, De-
partment of the Navy is in the process of resuming funding ofvoluntary educationprograms, including tuition assistance. Ef-fective immediately, all military tuition assistance applicationsfor courses starting on or after Oct. 17may be submitted.
DON Sexual Assault SurveyThere is no place for any form of Sexual Assault in the De-
partment of the Navy (DON). The Secretary of the Navy hasdirected the Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Preven-tion and Response Office to conduct a voluntary, anonymous,department-wide Sexual Assault Survey to explore the truefrequency of sexual assault involving Sailors and Marines, thecircumstances surrounding those assaults, and factors affectingtheir reporting. The survey is for military members. The 2013DON-Wide Sexual Assault is available from any web-enabledcomputer, tablet or Smartphone at www.donsapro.navy.mil/donsas.html and is available through Jan. 6. Refer to the Plan oftheWeek for the survey password.
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Catholic ServicesMass: Sundays at 9 a.m. and5 p.m. Weekdays at 11:35 a.m.Continuing CatholicDevelopment (CCD):Sundays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Protestant ServicesWorship: Sundays at 11 a.m.Men’s Discipleship: Sunday, 6-7:30 p.m. at the ReligiousProgramming CenterWomen’s Study: Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. and Thursday,10-11:30 a.m. at the Religious Programming Center
St. Nicholas Chapel Service Schedule
News Briefs
By Sallie CauthersDefense Commissary Agency marketingand mass communication specialist
Military families facing the annual ritual of planningtheir holiday menus need look no further than the commis-sary for quality and savings.
“Commissaries have the most affordable, high-quality,name-brand ingredients for the perfect holiday meal,” saidDebbie House, Naval Air Station Patuxent River commissarymanger. “[From] roast turkey and potatoes to a vegetarianmeal with organic fruits and vegetables, you can find ev-erything you need at here at the commissary to prepare amemorable holiday feast.”
This year, the commissary’s industry partners — ven-dors, suppliers and brokers — are offering greater savingsthan ever before through high-value coupon booklets, saidRandy Chandler, the Defense Commissary Agency’s salesdirector, with some promotions that include a free turkeyopportunity.
“And there’s a promotion benefitting wounded war-riors,” Chandler said.
Throughout November, promotions at the commissaryoffering discounts beyond everyday savings include:
The Third Annual “Get All the Fixin’s – Save Big on YourBird.
This worldwide promotion revolves around a 16-pagerecipe booklet with coupons valued at more than $43. Thecoupons provide commissary shoppers with greater thannormal savings or free turkeys when purchasing their holi-day meal essentials. Recipe booklets are available now atthe commissary, with coupons good through Nov. 28. Terms
and conditions are on the coupons.
Make Your Home Extra Special for the Holidays.This contest awards a grand prize of $6,000 and 147 run-
ners-up prizes of $25 commissary gift cards. Look for entryforms and boxes adjacent to Nestlé’s Good Food, Good Lifename-brand products. Look for this promotion coming thismonth.
Believe in Heroes!Thousands of flier filled with high-value coupons. Nu-
merous participating brands provide donations to theWounded Warrior Project foundation.
“We offer all the items you need for your holiday meals,”House said. “So come to stock up now.”
Commissary offers more savings for the holidays
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Save on shopping for groceries this season withthe commissary’s holiday promotions.
How to stay connected to your benefitsCOMMISSARIES.COM: Visit www.commissaries.
com to learn more about the Defense CommissaryAgency: check out the latest news, find a store nearyou, see what’s on sale, create a shopping list, learnof food and product recalls, scan employment oppor-tunities, read frequently asked questions, submit acustomer comment form online through DeCA’s YourAction Line and more.
COMMISSARY CONNECTION: Stay connected withthe latest news about your most valued benefit, HotLinks to additional savings, shopping sprees, contests,commissary promotions, events andmore, go to www.commissaries.com/subscribe.cfm and subscribe to theCommissary Connection newsletter.
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MILPAGES: To see news about DeCA on this forumfor members of the U.S. military, their families andsupporters, visit www.milpages.com/pages/defense-commissary-agency.
For information on any class or pro-gram, call 301-342-4911.
Clinical Counseling ServicesClinical Counseling services can di-
rectly improve the quality of life of servicemembers and their family by addressing the stressors facingtoday’s military: family hardships, marital conflicts, parent/child issues, money concerns, frequent moves, health andenvironmental factors, and many other difficulties. Make anappointmentwith a counselor by calling 301-342-4911 or 202-685-6019.
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)EFMP is a DOD program that addresses the special needs
of military families. Sailors with an exceptional family mem-ber, a familymember with special needs such as amedical oreducational disability, are encouraged to enroll in the EFMPso the Navy can do its part in caring for EFM needs. EmailJames Lettner at [email protected].
Financial Counseling ServicesThe Personal Financial Educator can help you and your
family in managing your finances, resolving financial prob-lems and to reach long-term goals, such as getting an edu-cation, buying a home and planning for retirement. Withthe help of the FFSC Financial Educator, you can take con-trol of your finances. Make an appointment with a coun-selor by calling 301-342-5442.
ClassesAll classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Cen-
ter in building 2090 off Bundy Road unless otherwise noted.Classes are open to active duty, retired and reserve military.Reservations are necessary and can be made at FFSC or bycalling 301-342-4911.
Playgroup at Glenn ForrestNov. 14 and 21, 10-11 a.m.Moms, dads and caregivers are invited to bring their chil-
dren for playtime at the Glenn Forrest Community Center.
1-2-3-4 ParentsNov. 19, 4-6 p.m.This program helps parents to meet the special chal-
lenges of parenting children ages 1-4 years. The program
focuses on: developmental stages, disciplining strategies,encouragement skills, building self-esteem and bondingmethods.
Return and ReunionNov. 14, 1-4 p.m.This program is designed to help service members make
a smooth transition from a combat environment to family,community and workplace. Spouses are encouraged to at-tend.
Sponsor TrainingNov. 18, 9-10 a.m.For the active-duty service members who have been as-
signed to “sponsor” another active-duty service memberscheduled to arrive at NAS Pax River. Registration required.
Stress ManagementNov. 19, 1-2:30 p.m.Stress is a part of life and this class helps participants un-
derstand how beliefs and thought processes have an impacton dealing with stress. Participants walk away with specificactions tomanage stress that they can incorporate into theirlife immediately.
Budgeting for Baby at Bldg. 401Nov. 20, 10 a.m. to noonThe NavyMarine Corps Relief Society illustrates the hid-
den costs associated with a growing family. All Navy andMarine Corps service members who attend receive a newlayette worth more than $100.
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Do you knowwhen to use an urgent care clinic, emer-gency room or the naval health clinic? Health Net Fed-eral Services, LLC, the managed care contractor for theTRICARE North Region, offers the following tips to helpTRICARE beneficiaries take charge of their health byselecting the appropriate health care facility when theyneed care.
Urgent care services are medically necessary servicesfor an illness or injury that would not result in furtherdisability or death if not treated immediately, but the ill-ness or injury does require professional attention has thepotential to develop such a threat if treatment is delayedlonger than 24 hours.
During Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River’s clinichours, call the clinic directly at 301-342-1506 to speakto a nurse. The nurse will evaluate the symptoms, and ifsame-day care is needed, the patient is offered an acuteappointment at the clinic. If there are no appointmentsavailable, the patient may be authorized a referral to alocal urgent care center.
After hours and on weekends, patients requiringmedical care are authorized to seek urgent care in thecivilian network after consulting with the naval health
clinic’s on-call provider. Patients must first call the clinicand request the answering service to have the on-dutymedical provider to contact him or her; the call is re-turned within 30 minutes.
Patients who obtain urgent care before getting anapproval should call the naval health clinic on the nextbusiness day, if possible, to request a referral for thatvisit. Patients who do not obtain a referral from theirprimary care manager (PCM) within three business daysare charged for the visit.
Patients in need of urgent care while traveling mustcoordinate the care with their PCM. Patients who are un-able to reach their PCM should call the TRICARE NorthRegion contractor at 877-TRICARE (874-2273) before re-ceiving care to notify them of their need for urgent care.
TRICARE beneficiaries should carry a TRICARE pock-et card or the Traveling with Prime info sheet, both avail-able at the TRICARE service center in the clinic and atTRICARE.mil, with them when traveling. These itemsprovide beneficiaries quick access to important phonenumbers when the need for care arises.
For more information about urgent care, contact Lt.Cmdr. Alison Faith, the naval health clinic’s director forHealthcare Business, at 301-995-3681.
Know before you goUnderstanding ‘urgent care’ and TRICARE Local Urgent Care Centers
For TRICARE beneficiariesBreton Medical Center Urgent CarePhone: 301-737-050022590 Shady Court in California8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and SundaysSt. Mary’s Express CarePhone: 301-290-591037767 Market Drive, in Charlotte HallHours: 4-10 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Solomons Urgent Care CenterPhone: 410-394-280014090 Solomons Island Road, in SolomonsHours: 6-10 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon to10 p.m. Saturdays and SundaysDunkirk Urgent CarePhone: 410-286-791110845 Towne Center Road, Suite 108, in DunkirkHours: 6-10 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon to10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
For all MWR news, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent and click on theFleet and Family Readiness tab.
Phone directoryCustomized Creations 301-342-3569Drill Hall (recreation, fitness and sports) 301-757-3943Energy Zone 301-995-3869Liberty 301-342-3565Information, Travel and Tours Office 301-342-3648River’s EdgeCatering andConferenceCenter 301-342-3656
Drill HallHoliday Weight Maintenance
Register by Nov. 18November-DecemberThe Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Holiday Weight
Maintenance Program is an eight-week challenge for par-
ticipants to lose or maintain body weight during those glut-ton holidays. Participants are given information packets toget started. Preregistration required and can be done at theFitness and Sports Office in Drill Hall. Weigh-ins are Mon-days, Nov. 18 through Jan. 6, 2014.
Energy ZoneTurkey Burn
Nov. 29, 11:30 a.m.Free class to help burn off that Thanksgiving Dinner.
River’s EdgeThanksgiving Dinner Prepared To Go
Orders can be placed until Nov. 21 by calling 301-342-3656. Orders are ready for pick-up Nov. 25-27. Payment isdue at the time that the order is placed; no refunds. Heatinginstructions are included.
Breakfast with SantaDec. 7, 8:30 a.m.Enjoy a hot buffet while Santa and Mrs. Claus visit your
table and interact with the children. Cost: $15, adults; $10youths ages 3-10; free for children ages 2 and younger.
Nutcracker TeaDec. 8, 2-4 p.m.Featuring a performance from Ballet Caliente. Enjoy
light refreshments and then float on a snowflake to theMagical Land of the Sweets and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Cost:$15, adults; $10 for youths ages 11 and younger.
Liberty CenterLiberty Thanksgiving Dinner
Register by Nov. 25Nov. 28, 2 p.m.Register by calling or stopping by the Liberty Center.
Customized Creations36th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival
Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.More than 175 vendors, hand-made crafts and no admis-
sion fee. Open to the public.
Bald Eagle PubWine Tasting Wednesdays
Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m.
Information, Tickets and TravelNutcracker Ballet at Huntingtown High School. Special
Promo Code is available. Presented by COSMIC Symphonywith Vladimir Lande at music director, The Donetsk Balletof Ukraine, Alexander Kerchentsev, the president and exec-utive producer, and Ballet Caliente, Sheryl-Marie Dunaway,the director.
Roundtrip to New York City, Nov. 23. Cost per person:$65, includes bus transportation and snacks.
MWR’s Annual New York City Shopping Trip, Dec. 7.Cost per person: $65.
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From Navy Marine Corps Public Health Center
The Great American Smokeout is Nov. 21. Now is thetime to plan how you will make an impact.
Tobacco kills 4 million people each year, and 438,000deaths in the U.S. each year are attributable to tobacco use,according to the American Cancer Society.
Tobacco use and dependence is a serious problem in themilitary and the Department of the Navy. The most recentDepartment of Defense Survey found that 37 percent ofMarines and 31 percent of Sailors smoke cigarettes, and 22percent of Marines and 10 percent of Sailors regularly usesmokeless tobacco.
The initiation rates of service members beginning touse tobacco while on active duty are one in five. But thereis good news, the majority of Sailors and Marines do notuse tobacco, and most of the tobacco users report that theywant to quit.
Tobacco has a serious impact upon readiness, and Na-vy’s Surgeon General, Vice Adm. Matthew Nathan, is an ad-vocate for a tobacco-free lifestyle.
In fact, when he spoke to The House Committee On Ap-propriations about the Defense Health Program, Nathanpointed out that one of the targeted focus areas for the Navyand Marine Corps Public Health Center Health Promotionand Wellness initiative was tobacco-free living.
Smokers are more likely to sustain musculoskeletal in-juries and to perform poorly on fitness tests. Sailors andMarines who smoke have higher incidence of illnesses andmore lost work days and hospitalizations than nonsmokers.Smoking delays healing, prolongs injury recovery and hurtsnight vision.
In summary, tobacco use reduces individual and com-mand readiness and decreases force health protection.
DOD spends more than $1.6 billion a year on tobacco-related medical care.
During the Great American Smokeout, all smokers areencouraged to take the single most important health step oftheir life and put out their cigarettes for one day, and per-haps a lifetime.
According to the 2004 Surgeon General’s Report “TheHealth Consequences of Smoking”:
Within 20minutes after a person smokes, his or her bodybegins a series of changes that continue for years.
20 minutes after quitting: Heart rate drops.12 hours after quitting: The amount of Carbon monox-
ide in the blood drops to normal.Two weeks to three months after quitting: Heart attack
risk begins to drop and lungs begin to work better.One to ninemonths after quitting: Coughing and short-
ness of breath decreases.
One year after quitting: Risk of heart disease is half thatof a smoker’s.
Five years after quitting: Stroke risk is reduced to thatof a nonsmoker’s.
10 years after quitting: Lung cancer death rate is halfthat of a smoker’s, and the risk of cancers of the mouth,throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney and pancreas decreases.
15 years after quitting: Risk of heart disease is same asthose who have never smoked.
Quitting is hard, but there is help. For more information,call the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River at 301-342-4050.The American Cancer Society can also assist and can bereached at 800-ACS-2345 or online at www.ucanquit2.org.Other resources include Maryland’s Quit Line (800) QUITNOW (784-8669) and www.SmokingStopsHere.com.
Nation rallies to clear the air Nov. 21
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Great American Smokeout challenges smokersto put out their cigarettes for a day, and perhapsa lifetime.
Stop by the Navy Exchange forfree tobacco cessation information.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 1410 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21
By Donna CipolloniTester staff writer
Mission and physical readiness are two tenets of a success-ful Navy, and various programs offered byMorale, Welfare andRecreation (MWR)providenecessary assistance inbothof thoseareas, and then some.
Noting fitness and readiness as MWR’s primary responsi-bility, Tom Kubalewski, director of Fleet and Family ReadinessprogramsatNavalAir StationPatuxentRiver, saidwithout theseprograms available on base, Sailors would be extremely limitedin their choices to participate in some sort of active workout.
“Without theDrillHall, sports programsor classes, thephys-ical andmental health of our Sailors would deteriorate as someof the programs we offer are either not available off base at all,or participation in them is cost prohibitive,” Kubalewski said.
MWR’s programs fall into three categories: Category A —mission essential programs — which include fitness, sports,aquatics physical fitness and Liberty programs designed forunaccompanied E-1 to E-6 personnel; Category B are child andyouth programs and all other recreation programs such as autohobby, the crafts center and Information, Tickets and Tours;and Category C are programs designed as business opportuni-ties such as theCenter Stage Theater, River’s EdgeCatering andConference Center and the installation’s golf course.
“Category A is supposed to be funded 100 percent with ap-propriated funds, but it just doesn’t happen because there arenot enough funds to go around,” Kubalewski said, “so we’vebeen given business rules by [Commander, Naval InstallationCommand] to alleviate funding issues.”
These rulesmeanoperatingonlyoneof twoswimmingpoolsat a time, and a decrease in hours of operation at both the DrillHall andwithin the Liberty Program.
“In the past, with our single Sailors, we had the capabilityof subsidizing 50 percent of the trips that get them off base forrecreational or cultural activity, but lately they’vehad topay fullprice,” Kubalewski said. “Starting in fiscal year 2014, we’re ableto subsidize 10 percent. It’s still restrictive, but at least the trendismoving back in the right direction.”
Even though it falls under Category B, child care is missionessential andKubalewski saidCongress finds away to continuefunding those programs.
“Wecan’t forget our families,” he said. “All of our families arerequired to work, especially our military members; what otheralternatives would they have for the care of their children?”
Corporate sponsorship is another way to alleviate budgetwoes, and MWR is the only Navy organization able to solicit
MWR maintains programsdespite reduced budget
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gaged before her youngestsister’s wedding, flight at-tendant Montana Moorefinds herself with only 30days to find Mr. Right. Us-ing her airline connectionsto “accidentally” meet upwith eligible ex-boyfriendsand scour for potentialcandidates, she racks upmore than 30,000 miles andcountless comedic encoun-ters, all the while searchingfor the perfect guy. Rated:PG-13 (1 hr, 36 min)
Friday, Nov. 156:30 p.m.,
Captain PhillipsA multi-layered exami-
nation of the 2009 hijack-ing of the U.S. containership Maersk Alabama by acrew of Somali pirates. Thefilm focuses on the relation-ship between the Alabama’scommanding officer, Cap-tain Richard Phillips, and his
Somali counterpart, Muse.Set on an incontrovertiblecollision course off the coastof Somalia, both men willfind themselves paying thehuman toll for economicforces outside of their con-trol. Rated: PG-13 (2 hr, 14min)
9:30 p.m.,Machete Kills
Danny Trejo returns asex-Federale agent Machete,
who is recruited by the Pres-ident of the United States fora mission which would beimpossible for any mortalman, he must take down amadman revolutionary andan eccentric billionaire armsdealer who has hatched aplan to spread war and anar-chy across the planet. Rated:R (1 hr, 48 min)
Saturday, Nov. 164 p.m.,
Gravity (3D)Dr. Ryan Stone is a bril-
liant medical engineer onher first shuttle mission,with veteran astronaut MattKowalsky. But on a seeming-ly routine spacewalk, disas-ter strikes. The shuttle is de-stroyed, leaving Stone andKowalsky completely alone,tethered to nothing but eachother and spiraling out intothe blackness. The deafen-
ing silence tells them theyhave lost any link to Earth,and any chance for rescue.As fear turns to panic, everygulp of air eats away at whatlittle oxygen is left. But theonly way home may be to gofurther out into the terrify-ing expanse of space. Rated:PG-13 (1 hr, 31 min)
6:30 p.m.,Captain Phillips
9:30 p.m.,Machete Kills
Sunday, Nov. 17Free Sneak Preview
2 p.m.,Homefront
Monday and TuesdayNoMovies
Wednesday, Nov. 206:30 p.m.,
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By Donna CipolloniTester staff writer
When Chris Zelinsky joined the F/A-18and EA-18G program (PMA-265) at NavalAir Station Patuxent River last year as a for-eign disclosure security analyst, he neverimagined he’d be processing his own in-ternational travel forms to New Zealand toparticipate in the 2013 World Dodgeball In-vitational.
In September, Zelinsky joined nine otherplayers from across the country to form themen’s USA dodgeball team and competedagainst national representative teams fromaround the world. In each match, oppos-ing teams played as many games as possiblewithin an allotted 40 minutes; at the end ofthe round, the team with the most victorieswon.
“After six rounds with five different coun-tries, the U.S. men’s team fell to Canada,4-6, and took home the silver medal,” Zelin-sky said.
Zelinsky had been selected for the teamby the United States Dodgeball Organiza-tion after submitting the required docu-mentation, including a fiveminute highlightvideo showcasing his talent.
Well-known locally for his dodgeballskills, Zelinsky has competed for the pastnine years in more than 75 tournaments na-tionally with his team, Medics, as they trav-el the East Coast from their home base inSouthern Maryland. Personally, his accom-plishments include three MVP awards, four
“last man standing” awards, 45 tournamentwins and a wall full of trophies and medals.
“After the movie ‘Dodgeball’ came outin 2004, I wondered why you didn’t see [thegame] more often,” Zelinsky said. “A few ofus made up fliers advertising pickup gamesand posted them around local schools andgyms. We had nearly 150 people show upinterested in playing the first day. As timepassed, only the dedicated and talented stillwanted to play, so we formed a travelingteam to compete around the nation. What Ienjoy so much about dodgeball is the team-work.”
Teamwork is no mystery to Zelinsky.After graduation from Great Mills High in2006, he enlisted in the Navy as a catapulttechnician on an aircraft carrier.
“That job is all about teamwork,” he said.“Like dodgeball, it requires knowing yourindividual roles and responsibilities andwhere they fit on the team.”
Dodgeball has even touched Zelinsky’spersonal life.
“In my senior year of high school on thedodgeball court, I accidentally hit an op-posing player in the face with a ball — andthat’s how I met my future wife, Danielle,”he explained. “We’ve been playing dodge-ball ever since.”
In fact, Zelinsky’s wife competed in NewZealand for the women’s USA team; alsoearning a silver medal.
Through their Medics team, Zelinsky andteam captain John Hillan want to promotethe sport and eventually start a league inthe area. The team currently comprises six
men and one woman between the ages of25-27 years. Practice is held whenever andwherever they can hold it — tennis courts,racquetball courts, etc. — and anyone iswelcome to watch or participate.
“We do the monthly pickup sessions atLeonard Hall Recreation Center [in Leonar-dtown] for $5 per person and that informa-tion can be found on Facebook by searchingfor St. Mary’s pickup dodgeball,” Zelinskysaid.
Still considered a personal nightmare bysome school-age children, dodgeball con-tinues gaining popularity as an adults-only
activity, being added to many community’sparks and recreation offerings and even be-ing touted by some as a possible consider-ation for inclusion in future Olympic Games.
“Dodgeball has given me skills that carryover to other aspects of my life,” Zelinskysaid. “I’ve learned how to be a leader onthe court and it’s given me confidence else-where, including my position in PMA-265.”
The Zelinsky plans to try out in Januaryfor next year’s USA team, which will com-pete in Hong Kong — and both are deter-mined to go for gold.
Pax People: Chris Zelinsky
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Chris Zelinsky, foreign disclosure analyst with the F/A-18 and EA-18Gprogram (PMA-265) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, wears the silvermedal he earned playing for the United States men’s team at the 2013World Dodgeball Invitational held in New Zealand, Sept. 27.
Dodging balls and winning medals for the US
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Celebrating service, continued commitment
From left, Mark Schroeder receives a certificateand pin, Oct. 24, signifying 35 years of govern-ment service from Todd Balazs, deputy assistantcommander for Naval Air Systems Command Lo-gistics and Industrial Operations (AIR 6.0). Schro-eder was recognized during an AIR 6.0 EmployeeAppreciation Day luncheon at the Beach House.Balazs also spoke about plans for the futurewithin 6.0.
From left, Ricky Walton receives a MeritoriousCivilian Service Award from Toni Meier on Oct.29, which cited his “outstanding leadership andunparalleled expertise which increased the ef-fectiveness and efficiency of Maritime Patrol air-craft.” Walton is the assistant program managerlogistics in the Maritime Patrol ReconnaissanceAircraft program office (PMA-290) while Meier isthe Naval Air Systems Command Logistics Man-agement Integration (AIR 6.0) director.
From left, Capt. Gary Powe, military directorfor the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)Corporate Business Office (AIR 6.8), presents aMilitary Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal toLt. Phillip Jones on Nov. 6. Jones, an integratedlogistics support supply intern with the Navy andMarine Corps Tactical Multi-Mission UnmannedAerial Systems Program Office (PMA-266), wasrecognized for volunteering more than 400 hoursin the past three years, mostly at St. Mary’s Coun-ty and Jacksonville, Fla., schools.
Naval Air SystemsCommand (NAVAIR) Logisticsand Industrial Operations (AIR 6.0) celebrated theaccomplishments of its teamwith an Employee Ap-preciation Day, Oct. 24. During the event, the organi-zation also named its first Employee of the Quarter,Julie Kirk, director of business and financial manage-ment for logistics, second from the left. With Kirk are,from left, Rear Adm. Paul Sohl, assistant commanderof AIR 6.0; Kirk; Todd Balazs, deputy assistant com-mander for NAVAIR AIR 6.0; and DanNega, directorof Aviation Readiness and Resource Analysis.
From left, Joe Furio receives a certificate andpin, Oct. 24, celebrating 20 years of governmentservice from Todd Balazs, deputy assistant com-mander for Naval Air Systems Command (NA-VAIR) Logistics and Industrial Operations (AIR6.0). Furio is the logistics facilities manager forthe Navy’s Maritime Patrol and ReconnaissanceAircraft Program Office (PMA-290) P-8A.
U.S. Navy photos by Gary Younger
From left, Dell Butler receives a certificate andpin, Oct. 24, signifying 25 years of governmentservice from Todd Balazs, deputy assistant com-mander for Naval Air Systems Command (NA-VAIR) Logistics and Industrial Operations(AIR 6.0). Butler is the branch manager for theNAVAIR Training Product Development Branch(AIR 6.7.5.3).
Fair Winds andFollowing Seas
Courtesy photo by Brent Hearn
RADM Matthews retiresFrom left, Vice Adm. Philip Cullom, Deputy Chiefof Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness andLogistics, presents a Distinguished ServiceMedal to Rear Adm. Timothy Matthews on Nov.1 during a retirement ceremony at Naval AirSystems Command (NAVAIR) headquartersas Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Matthews,who retired after 31 years of service, was a for-mer commander of the Fleet Readiness Centersand NAVAIR assistant commander for Logisticsand Industrial Operations (AIR 6.0).
Happy Birthday Marines
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Brig. Gen. MatthewGlavy was the guest of honor fortheMarines of Marine Aviation Detachment at NavalAir Station Patuxent River as they celebrated the238thMarine Corps birthday, Nov. 2, in Annapolis,Md. More than 400 people, including active-dutyMa-rines, retirees, servicemembers from each branchand foreign nationals attended the celebration. Theevening included a videomessage from the com-mandant and sergeantmajor of theMarine Corps,the traditional cake-cutting ceremony, commentsfrom the Commanding Officer, Col. AndreMercier,and Glavy aswell as dinner and dancing. The officialMarine Corps Birthday is Nov. 10.
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By Andrea HeinNaval Air Warfare CenterAircraft DivisionCommunication Support
The Naval Aviation Center for RotorcraftAdvancement (NACRA) recently collabo-rated with the Marine Corps Systems Com-mand (MARCORSYSCOM) to successfullytest a new mobile communications systemat Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
Christine Liou and Tom Staley fromSpace and Naval Warfare Systems Com-mand (SPAWAR) Pacific created the Net-work on the Move (NOTM) command andcontrol system for both ground and air tacti-cal vehicles. Liou and Staley conducted theground-based testing inside a mine-resis-tant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicle atPax River.
Basil Moncrief, manager of the Extensi-bleMarine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF),said the testing had three objectives:
Validate and demonstrate the abilityto integrate a NOTM staff vehicle kit into aUH-1 using off-the-shelf components suchas standard tactical radios
Conduct late developmental testing ofa new 50-W amp for the radios
Validate automated “healing” of a bro-ken digital communications network be-
tween ground vehicles via airborne nodeThe NOTM system provides extended
capability for command and control net-working and data transfer applications innon-line-of-sight situations. The equipmentis part of a staff vehicle kit, which is loadedonto aircraft and ground vehicle platformsand integrated into a flight certified rack.
“If we lose connectivity between twoground vehicles, we can use a helicopteras a relay to heal a broken network on theground,” Moncrief said.
Marine pilot Capt. Alexis Harvey andcommunications officer Maj. Keith Kovatsconducted the test operations in-flight onthe UH-1N “T-Rex” helicopter, commu-nicating via laptop with Liou and Staley toprove connectivity capabilities. Teammem-bers from NACRA, MARCORSYSCOM andSPAWAR met all three objectives during thetwo-day testing period and tested distancelimitations.
Created in 2008, NACRA is responsiblefor short-term rapid response testing thatrelies on cross-competency collaborationrather than a program to advance rotorcraftdesign. The group supports advanced con-cepts such as NOTM and develops innova-tive logistical analysis that reduces cost andrisk for helicopter programs.
Team collaboration proves rapid response capabilities
U.S. Navy photo by David Sckrabulis
From left, test team members Basil Moncrief, Christine Liou and Tom Staleydemonstrate the capabilities of the Network on the Move command andcontrol system installed in a mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle atNaval Air Station Patuxent River. Liou and Staley created the system to im-prove battlefield communication.
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St. Mary’s County:Decompression Night @ the NavalAir Museum
Today, 4-8 p.m.Patuxent River Naval Air MuseumLand at the museum for a reception and
check out the new ejection seat exhibit. Horsd’oeuvres. Wine and beer available. Ticketsare $8 for non-members; $6 for members.For tickets and information, phone 301-863-1900.
chanicsvilleA great way to get a good deal and save a
trip to the supermarket.
Bill Plath Memorial Toys for Tots3-Gun Match
Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 23Sanner’s Lake Sportsmen’s Club, Lexing-
ton ParkCost is $15 for each course-of-fire; all
three CoFs for $40. Prizes. Pre-registra-tion required at www.eventbrite.com/event/8203578123. Benefiting the MarineCorps Toys for Tots program.
Teen Video Contest ShowcaseSaturday, 2-4 p.m.Lexington Park libraryVideo entries from the contest are shown
and winners announced. Those present willvote for the Viewer’s Choice Award.
Calvert County:“Newspapers, Mail and Communica-tions during the War of 1812”
Sunday, 3-5 p.m.College of Southern Maryland audito-
rium, Prince Frederick campusGet a unique historical perspective on
how news and information were spreadwhen the War of 1812 came to the shoresof Southern Maryland. Historian and writerMike Dixon will take you to a time whennews could only move as fast as someonecould physically carry the message.
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Confederate ports.When the ship came inneedof repairs to its
starboard boiler, the captain was faced with adifficult decision: travel slowly fromSt. Inigoesto the Washington Navy Yard with just oneboiler, and risk being an easy an easy targetfor enemy cannons and snipers; or make it aspeedy voyage and risk igniting both the portand faulty starboard boilers.
The captain’s fateful decision that day washeard 12 miles up the Potomac River as thestarboard boiler exploded and the vessel sanknear Piney Point and Ragged Point, Va.
“I’m sure a lot of the men thought it wouldbe an easy mission,” Fleming said, “but as weall know, being in the Navy is also inherently
dangerous, whether we’re working on aircraft,working on ships or being part of ship’s com-pany, at any point, our lives could be snuffed.”
And while USS Tulip may not be infamousfor anybattles, Fleming said its technologywasrevolutionary for the time.
During the Civil War-era the Tulip’s boil-ers were considered advanced technology assteam engines, and screw steam vessels suchas Tulip, were replacing sail power.
“Theywere on the cutting-edge of technol-ogy,” Fleming said. “The Tulip was doing forAmerica’s warships what Pax River does todayfor naval aviation.”
The USS Tulip memorial is the nation’ssmallest federal cemetery. It is located nearWebster’s main gate. Directions can be foundonline at www.visitstmarysmd.com, click onActivities&Attractions, Special Themes/Inter-ests, Civil War and thenUSS Tulip.
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Official sources regarding delays and alter-nativework scheduling include301-342-BASE,local radio and television stations, the installa-tion’s website at www.cnic.navy.mil/patuxentor by signing up for AtHOCnotices.
AtHOC is a highly recommended and ef-fective system whereby users can choose tohaveemergencymessages sentdirectly to theirhome, cell phones, TTY/TTD phones, pagers,faxes and personal or work emails, but regis-tration is required. To register, visit www.Rea-dyNavy.mil, click on Stay Informed and thenWide Area Alert Notification from your NMCIorOneNetnetworkedcomputer, or email yourcontact information to the air station’s emer-gency preparedness personnel at [email protected] or [email protected].
“Notices are usually posted to the NASFacebook page also, but that is not an officialsource,” said NAS Public Affairs Officer Con-nie Hempel. “Employees should really signup for AtHOC messages, turn to local TV andradio stations, the Pax River website, or theirsupervisor if they’re concerned with whether
or not they are to report towork on timedue toadverse weather or some other event.”
Additionally, PaxRiver employeesmust ad-here to announcements specifically identifiedfor PaxRiver,which includesWebsterOutlyingField.
“Sometimes employees here confuse thebase’s employee reporting status with thedismissal or closure announcements of thefederal government, Office of Personnel Man-agement and Naval District Washington; andthese do not affect Pax River,” Hempel said.
Mission essential or critical personnellikely knowwho they are, but anyone in doubtshould ask their supervisor and verify their sit-uation before an emergency condition occurs.
For details and definitions regarding emer-gency reporting and the use of administrativeleave, refer toNASPAXRIVINST 12610.7G, Em-ployee Reporting Procedures During Emer-gency Situations, which can be found on theMy NAVAIR website, https://mynavair.navair.navy.mil. Click on My Communities, Direc-tives, NASPax Instructions and scroll until youget to 12610.7G.
Employees without access to an NMCIcomputer canobtain a copyof the informationfrom their supervisor.
WEATHERContinued from 1By Al Kaniss
Guest contributor
What is a thankless job? Twotypes of jobs seem to fitthis definition. The first
is those that need to be done, bylaw, but whose customers typicallydon’twant the service. Examples ofthis are IRS agent and drug testingcoordinator. Both do jobs that areimportant and necessary, yet theircustomers naturally don’t like hear-ing from these people.
Theother kindof thankless job is thatwhichis rarelynoticedwhenperformedorperformedwell, only when something goes wrong. Anexample of a job that fit into this category isjanitor. When public rest rooms are clean andwell-stocked, people routinely take them forgranted, but when dirty or the towels or tissuerun out, people get upset.
If you search the Internet for “thanklessjobs”, some interesting ones come up: socialworker, garbage collector, and parent. Thecommon theme seems to be that people rarelyrecognize the results of a “behind the scenes”jobwell done. I particularly liked theoneaboutparents, as they have to perform countlesstasks that are critical to a child’swell being, butfrequently the child doesn’t understand or ap-preciate their importance.
Thankless jobs are not a modern-day phe-nomenon. In Bible times, Moses, like manyleaders, had a thankless job. Itmust have beenvery tough to lead a groupofmillions of peoplearound the desert for 40 years. But his peoplerepeatedly complained that the journey wasreally a death march, about their thirst, andabout how boring the foodwas.
Another example is in Luke chapter 15. Theolder brother of the prodigal son expresses his
anger to his father about his seem-ingly thankless job. The prodigal’sbrother complains that he hasserved his father faithfully andobediently for many years, whilethe prodigal son got unfairly re-wardedwith a great celebration af-ter he returned after running awayandwasting his inheritance.
I sometimes wonder if Godfeels he has a thankless job.Thanks to God, every day we en-
joy an environment which supportsour survival — air, water, food, light, warmth.We have brains that can think, analyze, andcreate, and bodies that can walk, talk, see andhear. Weare blessedwith amazingdevices likeairplanes, automobiles, computers and cellphones thatwere unimaginable in Bible times.In fact, many people today live better than thekings in Bible times, with shelter that has bothheat and air conditioning, runningwater, elec-tricity, and with an abundance and variety offood that’s available all year long. How oftendo we thank God for the ordinary things in lifethat we take for granted?
I hope as we approach and celebrateThanksgiving,weget a renewedperspective onbeing truly thankful, to God of course, but alsoto our co-workers, leaders, and service provid-ers. This is not only right, but God-honoring.Ephesians 5:20 tells us to “always giving thanksto God the Father for everything, in the nameof our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18says to “give thanks in all circumstances, forthis is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Andfor all theworkerswho feel theyhave thanklessjobs, God has something to say to you, too, inColossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at itwith all your heart, asworking for the Lord, notformen.” Ultimately, God is our boss andhe isthe onewe should seek to please.
Chaplain’s Corner: Thankless jobs
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such sponsorships.“But only forMWR programs,” Kubalewski
said. “We’ve been successful in this area andit helps with concerts, special events like lastmonth’s haunted house, or the Admiral’sOpen Golf Tournament. These are high costevents and we couldn’t do it without substan-tial sponsorship.”Besides receiving no funding whatsoever,
Category C programs are also required to gen-erate aminimumoffivepercentprofitper yearand that’s why fees are charged for the River’sEdge, themovie theater and the golf course.“We manage those programs in the same
style as if we were outside the gate competingwith private business,” Kubalewski explained.“The disadvantagewe have compared to busi-nesses outside the gates, is that we have fewerpotential customers — only authorized basepersonnel — and that proves challenging;whichmaymean an increase in fees.”Small fee increases have already taken
place at Navy Recreation Center Solomons forthe RV Park and cabins, Kubalewsi said.
Healsonoted that otherN9programs, suchas the Fleet and Family Support programs thatassist the military lifestyle, are still funded 100percent, adding that “military personnel comefrom all over the world and new personnel atPax River expect and need family services andassistance when they arrive.”Except for a reduction in service hours here
and there, Kubalewski is pleased that MWR iscontinuing toprovide all the services, activitiesand sports programs they possibly can.“Since we have a large civilian and con-
tractor population here at Pax River, we getparticipation from them and we charge themfees,” he said. “We’re not as limited as otherinstallations with a heavy military populationwho are not charged fees. That helps us payour expenses.”Kubalewski admits that the current budget
climate makes it necessary for MWR to con-stantly find ways to limit their costs and ex-penses, and it isn’t easy.“None of our programs are going to go
away,” he said. “Can I say they never will? No.It’s day by day; fiscal year by fiscal year.”
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By Cmdr. Allison FaithNaval Health ClinicPatuxent River
As part of the Naval Health ClinicPatuxentRiver’s observingNationalMed-ical Staff Services Awareness Week, Nov.3-9, Mandy Rogers-Jasey was celebratedforherwork, dedicationandcontributionthat keep the healthcare team ready.Rogers-Jasey is the behind-the-scene
personwhoplays a critical role in the cre-dentialing and privileging process at PaxRiver. She ensures every provider, nurseandmedical personnel is credentialed tocare for patients andare correct andhavebeen verified.She is an expert in the service she pro-
vides in the diverse healthcare industry,said Capt. Michael Vernere, the clinic’scommanding officer. She monitors on-going competenceof everyphysicianandother practitioners who provide patientcare services at Pax.“She is dedicated to making certain
that all patients receive care from prac-titioners who are properly educated,licensed and trained in their specialty,”Vernere added.In March 2012, Rogers-Jasey passed
The Joint Commission and U.S. Navy
Bureau ofMedicine and SurgeryMedicalInspectorGeneral inspection at PaxRiverwith zero findings.“That alone speaks volume, dedica-
tion and hardwork,” Vernere said.In 1992, PresidentGeorgeBush issued
aproclamationdesignating thefirstweekof November as “National Medical StaffServices Awareness Week,” to acknowl-edge and thank medical services profes-sionals for playing “an important role inour nation’s healthcare system.”The American Medical Association-
OrganizedMedical Staff Section also rec-ognizes the medical services professionin a resolution that formally acknowledg-es “the importance and value of medicalservices professionals to the healthcareorganization and its physicianmembers,and recognizes their contribution anddedication in preserving quality patientcare.”When patients visit a clinic or hospi-
tal, they usually see the doctors, the nurs-es and other medical personnel. Whatpatients don’t see are the people behindthe scenes whomake certain the creden-tials of all practitionerswhoare caring forthem are correct and have been verified.MSPs are experts in provider creden-
tialing and privileging, medical staff or-ganization, accreditation and regulatory
compliance, andprovider relations in thediversehealthcare industry. They creden-tial and monitor ongoing competence ofthe physicians and other practitionerswho provide patient care services in hos-pitals, managed care organizations, andother healthcare settings.MSPs are a vital part of the communi-
ty’s healthcare team. They are dedicatedtomaking certain that all patients receivecare from practitioners who are properlyeducated, licensed, and trained in theirspecialty.For more information about MSPs
and the National Association MedicalStaff Services, visit www.namss.org.
National medical staff services awarenessweek focuses on those behind the scenes
Courtesy photo
Mandy Rogers-Jasey
Petty Officer 2nd Class (SW) Bran-don Foudray, an electronics tech-nician air operations ground elec-tronics; presented Nov. 5.
Pax Pros of the weekPax Pros of the
week are submittedto and selected bythe naval air station’scommand masterchief, CMDMC Wil-liam Lloyd-Owen. Thecertificates presentedserve as recognitionfor the “hard workand dedication” theindividuals display ona daily basis.
Courtesy photos
Terry Roach, air operations groundelectronics; presented Nov. 5.
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