By Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Witnessed by family, colleagues and community partners, Capt. Ben Shev- chuk became the 37th NAS Patuxent River command- ing officer during a ceremo- ny on April 4 at Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23’s hangar. Shevchuk, who had been the installation’s execu- tive officer since November 2011, said he looks forward to ensuring Pax River’s world-class workforce has an environment know they’re doing good work, and feel like they have “work worth doing.” “Putting your best ef- fort forward shows you’re interested in the outcome and your customers,” the Skipper said. “And when we commit to doing our best with integrity — doing what’s right even when no one is looking — that’s when we can succeed in the mis- sion.” Stepping in amid the current fiscal constraints, Shevchuk said he looks to teamwork throughout the installation to find solutions that will overcome challeng- es while being candid about the associated risks. “We’re going to have to be creative, but we must also be responsible,” Shevchuk said. “We have to get ahead of potential mishaps which means being brutally hon- est with the risks. I expect our staff to make it clear to the chain of command what issues we face.” Managing a 70-year-old installation that’s nearly 14,500 square miles, in three Southern Maryland loca- tions, he knows how easy it is for demands to keep pil- ing on. Staying connected to family is key to a work-life balance. “My wife calls and says she’s ‘the voice of reason’ and she’s right,” he said. “You have to take the time to be connected with family and friends. I don’t want to let that slip away.” Being a man of faith, the Skipper also said he looks to prayer and the Bible to guide him through not only his time as the commanding By Gary Younger Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers Public Affairs Officer If Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Rullo looks like he hadn’t slept much the night before, it’s because he might have been on an overnight mission to help save lives. Rullo, in addition to his military duties as an aviation electrician’s mate at the Fleet Readiness Center Mid-At- lantic-Patuxent River (FRCMA-Pax River), is also a Bay District Volunteer Fire Department volunteer and a Sea Cadet mentor. Since July 2011, his efforts and the efforts of his FR- CMA-Pax River co-workers have racked up more than 3,700 volunteer hours benefitting more than 90,000 people, helping the command earn the 2012 Naval District of Washington Personal Excellence Partnership Flagship award. The Commander, Navy Installation Command spon- sored award recognizes exemplary voluntary service to promote youth education, physical fitness and citizen- ship. FRCMA-Pax River competed in the Small Shore category for commands with fewer than 200 personnel; they received the award March 11. Volunteers like Rullo say the recognition is nice, but the future return on his investment is what really drives him to give so much of his time. When not putting out fires, Rullo can be found in Norfolk, Va., sparking young imaginations as a volunteer with the Sea Cadets pro- gram there. “I started as a Sea Cadet when I was 13 and had a strong desire to be a Sailor,” said Rullo, who estimates he’s probably invested almost 2,000 hours in the pro- gram. “I’ve had a successful career so far in the Navy and I want to give back. It’s great to have some of the kids join the Navy and look you up to tell you thanks. “Some of these kids may be working for me VOLUME 70, NUMBER 14 NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND APRIL 11, 2013 Month of the Military Child Page 4 Air Show Canceled Page 12 Pax People Page 3 U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger Lt. Cmdr. Michael Windom, maintenance of- ficer for Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Site Patuxent River, left, accepts a Personal Excellence Partnership Award on behalf of the Command from Capt. Michael Zarkows- ki on March 11. Zarkowski is the FRCMA commander. FRCMA Pax River takes Personal Excellence Partnership Award See Award, Page 4 U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River’s Trapnell Airfield commemo- rates one of naval aviation’s most influential test pilots, Vice Adm. Frederick Mackay Trapnell (1902- 1975). Trapnell was instrumental in establishing the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School and is credited with developing the way the Navy conducts tests and evaluations on carrier-based aircraft. See more on Trapnell and his influence on the making of Pax nearly 70 years ago on pages 13-16. Celebrating Pax’s 70 Years Pax River welcomes new leaders Courtesy photo by Dick Myers/The Bay Net Capt. Ben Shevchuk, right, assumes command of the naval air station from Capt. Ted Mills, left, dur- ing a change-of-command ceremony on April 4. Shevchuk becomes 37th CO See Shevchuk, Page 16 By Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Two new leaders took the reins of NAS Patuxent River after a change-of-command ceremony April 4 with Capt. Ben Shevchuk fleeting up to commanding officer and Capt. Heidi Fleming coming onboard as the executive of- ficer. Fleming, who once called Pax River home, said it’s an honor to be back. “It’s a one-of-a-kind in- stallation,” she said. “This is really the birthplace of naval aviation. When you talk about airframes and what the fleet is using, from infancy to the actual platform, everything comes through Pax River.” Having served here from 2006-2008 as the Scientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1 executive officer and then commanding officer, Fleming said she knows first- hand the pressures the ten- ants are under. And with that experience, she feels better equipped to support them as the installation’s XO. “I think understanding the mission and the challenges of the tenants is critical,” she said. “This base doesn’t exist without those who are mak- ing the mission happen every day.” Perceptive to how the ac- tions of one can affect others, Fleming said she understands the importance of communi- cation and with her open- door policy, she expects peo- ple to come to her with both good and bad news. “Communication is al- ways a challenge because we get busy, but we can collec- tively put our heads together to fix it, make it right and come to a solution,” she said. One of the immediate challenges Fleming faces as she comes on board is having limited resources. She said an important step to overcom- ing that is to help leadership at the region and Command- er, Naval Installations Com- mand levels understand that Pax is different from most in- Capt. Heidi Fleming NAS Patuxent River executive officer Fleming comes back as air station’s XO See Fleming, Page 16
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By Connie HempelNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs
Witnessed by family,colleagues and communitypartners, Capt. Ben Shev-chuk became the 37th NASPatuxent River command-ing officer during a ceremo-ny on April 4 at Air Test andEvaluation Squadron (VX)23’s hangar.
Shevchuk, who had beenthe installation’s execu-tive officer since November2011, said he looks forwardto ensuring Pax River’sworld-class workforce hasan environment knowthey’re doing good work,and feel like they have “workworth doing.”
“Putting your best ef-fort forward shows you’reinterested in the outcomeand your customers,” theSkipper said. “And when
we commit to doing ourbest with integrity — doingwhat’s right even when noone is looking— that’s whenwe can succeed in the mis-sion.”
Stepping in amid thecurrent fiscal constraints,Shevchuk said he looks toteamwork throughout theinstallation to find solutionsthat will overcome challeng-es while being candid aboutthe associated risks.
“We’re going to have tobe creative, but wemust alsobe responsible,” Shevchuksaid. “We have to get aheadof potential mishaps whichmeans being brutally hon-est with the risks. I expectour staff to make it clear tothe chain of command whatissues we face.”
Managing a 70-year-oldinstallation that’s nearly14,500 square miles, in threeSouthern Maryland loca-
tions, he knows how easy itis for demands to keep pil-ing on. Staying connectedto family is key to a work-lifebalance.
“My wife calls and saysshe’s ‘the voice of reason’and she’s right,” he said.“You have to take the timeto be connected with family
and friends. I don’t want tolet that slip away.”
Being a man of faith, theSkipper also said he looksto prayer and the Bible toguide him through not onlyhis time as the commanding By Gary Younger
If Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Rullo looks likehe hadn’t slept much the night before, it’s because hemight have been on an overnight mission to help savelives.
Rullo, in addition to hismilitary duties as an aviationelectrician’smate at the Fleet Readiness CenterMid-At-lantic-Patuxent River (FRCMA-Pax River), is also a BayDistrict Volunteer Fire Department volunteer and a SeaCadetmentor.
Since July 2011, his efforts and the efforts of his FR-CMA-Pax River co-workers have racked up more than3,700 volunteer hours benefitting more than 90,000people, helping the command earn the 2012 NavalDistrict ofWashingtonPersonal Excellence PartnershipFlagship award.
TheCommander,Navy InstallationCommandspon-sored award recognizes exemplary voluntary service topromote youth education, physical fitness and citizen-ship. FRCMA-Pax River competed in the Small Shorecategory for commands with fewer than 200 personnel;they received the awardMarch 11.
Volunteers like Rullo say the recognition is nice, butthe future return on his investment is what really driveshim to give so much of his time. When not putting outfires, Rullo can be found inNorfolk, Va., sparking youngimaginations as a volunteer with the Sea Cadets pro-gram there.
“I started as a Sea Cadet when I was 13 and had astrong desire to be a Sailor,” said Rullo, who estimateshe’s probably invested almost 2,000 hours in the pro-gram. “I’vehada successful career so far in theNavyandI want to give back. It’s great to have some of the kidsjoin the Navy and look you up to tell you thanks.
“Some of these kids may be working for me
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U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger
Lt. Cmdr. Michael Windom, maintenance of-ficer for Fleet Readiness Center Mid-AtlanticSite Patuxent River, left, accepts a PersonalExcellence Partnership Award on behalf ofthe Command from Capt. Michael Zarkows-ki on March 11. Zarkowski is the FRCMAcommander.
FRCMA Pax River takesPersonal ExcellencePartnership Award
See Award, Page 4
U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel
NAS Patuxent River’s Trapnell Airfield commemo-rates one of naval aviation’s most influential testpilots, Vice Adm. Frederick Mackay Trapnell (1902-1975). Trapnell was instrumental in establishingthe U.S. Naval Test Pilot School and is creditedwith developing the way the Navy conducts testsand evaluations on carrier-based aircraft. Seemore on Trapnell and his influence on the makingof Pax nearly 70 years ago on pages 13-16.
Celebrating Pax’s70 Years
Pax River welcomes new leaders
Courtesy photo by Dick Myers/The Bay Net
Capt. Ben Shevchuk, right, assumes command ofthe naval air station from Capt. Ted Mills, left, dur-ing a change-of-command ceremony on April 4.
Shevchuk becomes 37th CO
See Shevchuk, Page 16
By Connie HempelNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs
Two new leaders took thereins of NAS Patuxent Riverafter a change-of-commandceremony April 4 with Capt.Ben Shevchuk fleeting upto commanding officer andCapt. Heidi Fleming comingonboard as the executive of-ficer.
Fleming, who once calledPax River home, said it’s anhonor to be back.
“It’s a one-of-a-kind in-stallation,” she said. “This isreally the birthplace of naval
aviation.When you talk aboutairframes and what the fleetis using, from infancy to theactual platform, everythingcomes through Pax River.”
Having served here from2006-2008 as the ScientificDevelopment Squadron(VXS) 1 executive officer andthen commanding officer,Fleming said she knows first-hand the pressures the ten-ants are under. And with thatexperience, she feels betterequipped to support them asthe installation’s XO.
“I think understanding themission and the challenges ofthe tenants is critical,” shesaid. “This base doesn’t exist
without those who are mak-ing themission happen everyday.”
Perceptive to how the ac-tions of one can affect others,Fleming said she understandsthe importance of communi-cation and with her open-door policy, she expects peo-ple to come to her with bothgood and bad news.
“Communication is al-ways a challenge because weget busy, but we can collec-tively put our heads togetherto fix it, make it right andcome to a solution,” she said.
One of the immediatechallenges Fleming faces asshe comes on board is having
limited resources. She said animportant step to overcom-ing that is to help leadershipat the region and Command-er, Naval Installations Com-mand levels understand thatPax is different frommost in-
Capt. Heidi FlemingNAS Patuxent River
executive officer
Fleming comes back as air station’s XO
See Fleming, Page 16
By Andrea HeinNaval Air Warfare Center Aircraft DivisionCommunications Support
Twelve Naval Air Systems Command civilians receivedtheir master’s degrees in systems engineering during agraduation ceremony at NAS Patuxent River on March 28.
The employees were part of the seventh group to earnsystems engineering degrees through a rigorous NavalPostgraduate School two-year program, all while workingfull time.
“This is a very important program within Naval Air Sys-tems Command, especially within the engineering com-munity,” said Jesse McCurdy, retired deputy assistantcommander for research and engineering, during his key-note speech. “It is elemental and of significant value to theprofessional development of our future NAVAIR programchief engineers.”
In addition to diplomas, three graduates received spe-cial recognition for their outstanding academic achieve-ments. One was Kevin Broadnax, an operations and sup-port cost team lead for the Naval Air Warfare Center Air-craft Division.
“What drove me to pursue this degree was to gain a newskill set, to be a sponge and soak up everything one wouldneed in this profession to excel,” Broadnax said. “The pro-gram management experience, the system manager experi-ence, are things we do and things that I apply every day.”
Quinn Daniels, a reliability and maintainability engi-neer for the P-8A Poseidon Program, also received an out-standing academic achievement award.
“I’ve been applying a lot of the mathematics and inte-gration lessons we learned to a lot of different projects,”he said. “Some of them have been cross-competency. It’sbeen phenomenal for my job, and a lot of that was very ap-plicable to what I do.”
The 29 graduates completed a feasibility and affordabil-ity study on Hawaii algal biofuel for their required capstoneproject.
“The capstone project was the most challenging aspect,but also the most rewarding,” Broadnax said. “The lesson I
learned wasn’t technical feasibility; it was communication.It’s how do you lead a group, how do you bring that groupto achieve one common goal?”
In addition to the capstone project, the degree programrequires students to complete 16 classes and maintain aminimum 3.0 grade point average. NAVAIR and the Naval
Postgraduate School created the program in 2008.“You have to go in knowing that you’re going to have
to put forth a lot of effort on all of your group projects andreally take the effort to motivate your group to get started,”Daniels said. “This team did that. We got a good start, andwe had good people who brought us through to the end.”
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Naval Air Systems Command civilians assemble with their professors after receiving their master’s de-grees in systems engineering during a graduation ceremony at NAS Patuxent River on March 28. Stand-ing from left in the back row are Professors Dick Millar and Ron Carlson; Quinn Daniels, Don Bridges,Gabe Affandy, Todd Janer, Jordan Schmalz, Juan Rodriguez and Professors Gene Paulo and Rama Geh-ris. In the front row are Kevin Broadnax, Jeffrey Johnson, Drew Janicek and Jonathan McGovern.
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Julie O’Brien wears a blue beach-glass necklaceand earrings accented with natural turquoisebeads. O’Brien handcrafts her own jewelry usingbeach glass she collects along the shores ofthe Potomac River. She will be showcasing heroriginal designs at the NAS Pax River Spring FlingArts and Crafts Show on April 20.
By Donna CipolloniTester staff writer
Many of us enjoy stroll-ing along the shoreline,picking up the occasionalshard of beach glass or in-teresting pebble, but it takestalent like Julie O’Brien’sto turn those simple founditems into a beautiful pieceof wearable art.
“It started about six yearsago when I took a silver-smithing class at the Tor-pedo Factory in Old TownAlexandria,” explainedO’Brien, logistics analyst,Commander, Fleet Readi-ness Centers ContinuousProcess Improvement Op-erations. “Around that time,a friend of mine moved tobeachfront property andstarted collecting beachglass. She askedme if I couldmake her a necklace usinga piece of it. Someone elsesaw it and wanted one —and so on and so on.”
O’Brien’s hobby took amore serious turn when sheherself moved close to the
water and began collectingher own glass on the beachbehind her home. She’llgo looking for glass at leastonce every two weeks, andsometimes will take outa boat and stop to searchother beaches along the Po-tomac River.
All of the beach glass usedin her handcrafted jewelryhas been found by either heror her husband, Larry, righthere in St. Mary’s County.
“Each piece is unique,”she said. “The glass I use isthe glass I pick up. I don’tpolish or tumble anything.”
According to the NorthAmerican Sea Glass Associa-tion, beach glass is createdby the actions of the naturalenvironment on man-madelitter and it takes at least 30years of high water pH andwave action to pit the sur-faces and smooth the edges.Properly “cooked” beachglass has a frosted appear-ance, hence the name ofO’Brien’s jewelry business— Frosted Trash.
O’Brien separates herbeach glass first by deter-
mining whether it is jewelrygrade or non-jewelry grade;then by color; and then,within each color, by sizeand shape.
“Bracelets take the lon-gest amount of time tomake,” she said, “but ear-rings are the most difficultbecause I have to find twopieces of glass that are notonly the same color, butsimilar in size and shape tomake a pair.”
When crafting her neck-laces, earrings, pins andbracelets, O’Brien uses onlysterling silver or 14K goldfilled metal; and may alsocreate pieces using foundbeach pebbles. She’ll oftenembellish her designs withSwarovski crystals, fresh-water pearls and natural orsemi-precious beads.
“I always use qualitymaterials and I don’t copyanyone,” she said. “I makewhat I like and would wantto wear. “
O’Brien’s jewelry is soldin the gift shop at the Cal-vert Marine Museum andat Keepin’ It Local in Mor-
ganza, Md. She also showsher jewelry at arts and craftsevents throughout the year,and will have a booth at theupcoming NAS PatuxentRiver Second Annual SpringFling Arts and Crafts Show,10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 20, inthe Drill Hall.
“I enjoy doing shows,”she said. “I like talking withpeople and hearing theirstories about collecting theirown beach glass — wherethey were, or who they werewith. A lot of people havefond memories connectedto beach glass.”
Besides jewelry, O’Brienalso fashions beach glassinto wine stoppers, candlerings and wreaths, and willtake special requests. To seeher designs, visit her websiteat www.frostedtrash.com; orto contact her, send an emailto [email protected].
To learn more aboutbeach glass, also known assea glass, visit the websiteof the North American SeaGlass Association at www.seaglassassociation.org.
Pax People: Julie O’BrienTurning a day at the beach into jewelry
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To kick off April’s Month of the Military Child celebration, military kids were invited to join the sta-tion’s Month of the Military Child Field Day on April 1. The Field Day boasted activities, such as thisparachute game, a bounce house, dizzy bat and more. All month long, MWR is offering various dis-counts and events for military youths, see Page 6 for details.
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someday, so it behooves meto get involved,” Rullo said.
Giving back to the com-munity through volunteerismis a theme followed by an-other FRCMA-Pax River vol-unteer.
Aviation Electrician’sMate 3rd Class Crystal Ybarrais a member of NAS PatuxentRiver Honor Guard, whichis called upon to perform atretirement, change of com-mand and commissioningceremonies, as well as civicevents and funerals.
“It’s an honor to pay ourrespects to a fallen Sailor whohas gone before us,” Ybarra,a native of San Francisco,said. “It’s more than just fluff.We’re carrying on the tradi-tionsof theNavy and showingNavy pride.”
The Honor Guard alsomentors Junior Reserve Offi-cer Training Corps cadets atGreatMills High School.
“It feels good to have thatprivilege of being a part oftheir lives for a short time,”Ybarra said.
Coordinating the volun-teer activities is Chief Logis-tics Specialist Aneta Fusilero.She spreads the word aboutvolunteer opportunities andhelps Sailors track their hours.Fusilero said that while shetracks only the Sailor’s volun-teer hours,many civilians andcontractors at FRCMA-PaxRiver help in the community.
“There are some Sailorshere who are doing volunteerhours so they can get promo-tion points and that’s OK,”she said. “But there are alsoplenty here who put in farmore [time] because they re-ally believe in what they arevolunteering with.”
Fusilero said becominginvolved is important to herand she often remembers thewords of a formermentor.
“She said, ‘To the worldyou may be one person’,”Fusilero said. “But to one per-son, youmay be the world.”
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By Pat HickeyCommander,Fleet ReadinessCenters InformationTechnology Team
An Information Technol-ogy officer at NAS PatuxentRiver’s Fleet Readiness Cen-ters has been recognized bythe Navy for IT excellence.
Jack Mills, the commandinformation officer for Com-mander, Fleet ReadinessCenters, received the 2012Navy Information Manage-ment/Information Technol-ogy Excellence Award forhis leadership on a five-yearproject estimated to save theNavy more than $78 millionover the next several years.The award was presentedApril 1.
“This really should bea team award,” said Mills,
crediting the cooperationand contributions of his ITcolleagues at FRCs in Flori-da, California, North Caro-lina and here.
Mills led a project calledOneNDMS that standard-ized the NAVAIR De-pot Maintenance System(NDMS) at FRC East in Cher-ry Point, N.C., FRC South-east in Jacksonville, Fla. andFRC Southwest in NorthIsland, Calif. The systemaligned the FRC’s workloadplanning and productionsystems into a single com-prehensive system and mi-grated three local FRC datacenters to a single data cen-ter managed by the DefenseInformation System Agency.
Prior to OneNDMS, eachFRC had a uniquely con-figured NDMS consideredcumbersome tomanage andexpensive to maintain, said
Mills. This decentralizedenvironment resulted in theadoption of non-standardprocesses and applicationsand imposed redundanthardware and operationalsupport requirements.
“OneNDMS is a para-digm shift for how we de-liver information technol-ogy to our 10,000 users, achange that our end usersmay never know occurred,”said Mills. “Today, not onlyare the planning and pro-duction systems used acrossthe three FRCs the same,but they are more secure,capable, and affordable tomaintain. We estimate thatOneNDMS will save theNavy as much as $78.6 mil-lion (through Fiscal Year2015).”
“In the years to come,I think our enduring ben-efit from this effort is that
we have created teams thatwork together for the enter-prise,” said Mills.
“I’d like to congratulateJack for his vision in leadingand managing OneNDMS,”said Rear Adm. CJ Jaynes,COMFRC commander andNAVAIR assistant com-mander for Logistics and In-dustrial Operations.
“He and his team havecreated a system that allowsCOMFRC to provide bettermanagement of the FRCs,and the FRCs can react tocustomer needs more effi-ciently and effectively thanbefore,” Jaynes said.
COMFRC delivers as-sured and affordable avia-tion maintenance, repairand overhaul products andservices to the Navy, MarineCorps and joint forces.
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JackMills, the command information officer forCommander, Fleet Readiness Centers, received the2012 Navy Information Management/InformationTechnology Excellence Award on April 1. Mills leda project called OneNDMS that standardized theNAVAIR Depot Maintenance System at all threeNAVAIR FRC data centers to one data center.
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Basic Copper Etching ClassApril 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Learn to etch copper to use for jewelry and mixed media
pieces. Class is $30 with a $15 materials fee. All supplies areprovided. Instructor: Tammy Vitale. There must be at leastfive participants for this class to proceed.
Second Annual Arts and Crafts Spring FlingApril 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Drill HallFree admission and open to the public. Those without
base access can ride the shuttle to and from the Frank Knoxparking lot located south of Gate Two. The shuttle runs from10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 301-342-3569.
Advanced Bracelet MakingApril 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Learn to make an asymmetrical bracelet with single and
multiple strands. Class requires previous experiencemakingjewelry using crimps. Class is $30 with a $20materials fee. Allsupplies are provided. Instructor: Tammy Vitale. Theremustbe at least five participants for this class to proceed.
Cedar Point Golf CourseFor more information, call 301-342-3597.Free Active Duty Golf ClinicsThursdays until April 25, 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.Two one-hour clinics are offered for three weeks. No reg-
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Opening Day ScrambleSaturdayThis is a four-person scramble with no handicap restric-
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all authorized patrons and their guests.
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or call 301-342-3656.Spring Brunch at the River’s EdgeSunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Enjoy a special Sunday Brunch at the River’s Edge and
welcome in the spring. The menu consists of sautéedchicken breast with mango, fresh green beans, roasted redskinned potatoes, French toast, frittata with ham and spin-ach, bacon, sausage, fresh fruits, Caesar salad and pastries.Cost is: $12.95 for adults, $9.95 for youths ages 6-16, $3 forchildren ages 3-5, and free for children ages 2 and younger.Coupons are redeemable.
Comics on DutyTickets on sale nowApril 18, buffet at 5:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m.Join us for an evening of laughs and good times as Com-
ics on Duty returns for another show. You are in for a treatwith each of these four highly entertaining comics. Tick-ets are $15 in advance, or $20 at the door. Price includesthe appetizer buffet. Tickets on sale at the River’s Edge theMWR ITT Office.
Midway Bar and Grill Season Openingand Volleyball TournamentRegister by April 30May 23The Midway Bar celebrates its 2013 season opening
with a volleyball tournament. The tournament is open toall base personnel and registration deadline is April 30. Thewinning team receives free Sunday Brunch Tickets. Teamsof six should register at the River’s Edge or call 301-342-3241. Schedules will be posted once brackets have beencompleted.
Drill HallRegister for a class and get more information at the Fit-
ness and Sports Office or call 301-757-1194.Swim Lesson RegistrationRegistration for summer Group Swim Lessons is now
open. Classes are limited to 10 participants per instructorand are available for individuals ages 6 months to 99 years.Instruction is held at the Outdoor Pool next to the RassieurYouth Center and at the Indoor Pool inside Drill Hall.
Available classes include groups lessons with up to 10people, private lessons with one instructor and one stu-dent, and semi-private lessons with one instructor andtwo students. Group lessons are $50 for eight 45-minuteclasses held Monday through Thursday for two weeks. Pri-vate lessons are $90 for six 30-minutes classes held MondaythroughWednesday for two weeks. Semi-private lessons are$140 held Monday through Wednesday for two weeks. For
more information or to register, call the Fitness and SportsOffice at 301-757-3943.
Free Bowling for Military KidsApril 27, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Drill Hall Bowling Center
NAS Pax River Earth Day Celebration Run/Walkin support of SAPRApril 18Beach HouseCheck in, 10 a.m.; 5K run, 11 a.m.; 3K walk, 11:15 a.m.Free event and open to all station employees and their
family. Bring work groups, offices and facilities to this greatcause. The Environmental Division is on handwith displays,booths and equipment. Run/walk registrations at Drill Hall.
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The second annual Arts and Craft SpringFling is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 20, atthe Drill Hall. This event is free and open tothe public. People without base access canride the shuttle to and from the Frank Knoxparking lot located south of Gate Two. Theshuttle runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For infor-mation on the show and vendor spaces, call301-342-3569.
Arts and Crafts Spring Fling
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Thursday, April 116:30 p.m.,
Jack the Giant Slayer (3D)An ancient war is reignit-
ed when a young farmhandunwittingly opens a gatewaybetween our world and afearsome race of giants. Thegiants strive to reclaim theland they once lost, forcing,Jack, into the battle of his lifeto stop them. Fighting fora kingdom, its people, andthe love of a brave princess,he comes face to face withthe unstoppable warriorshe thought only existed inlegend-and gets the chanceto become a legend himself.Rated: PG-13 (1 hr, 55 min)
Friday, April 126:30 p.m., Snitch
Dwayne Johnson stars asa father whose teenage sonis wrongly accused of a drugdistribution crime and islooking at a mandatory min-imum prison sentence of 10years. Desperate and deter-
mined to rescue his son at allcosts, he makes a deal withthe U.S. attorney to work asan undercover informantand infiltrate a drug cartel ona dangerousmission - riskingeverything. Rated: PG-13 (1hr, 52 min)
9 p.m.,Jack the Giant Slayer (3D)
Saturday, April 13
4 p.m., Oz the Greatand Powerful (3D)
A mischievous magiciangains the wisdom to becomea powerful ruler after be-ing swept away to a land ofmagic and mystery. Shadyillusionist Oscar Diggs en-chants curious audiences ata Kansas circus. When he isinexplicably transported tothewondrous world of Oz, he
encounters witches namedTheodora, Evanora and Glin-da, who challenge him to rootout a ruinous force of evilthat threatens to destroy theentire kingdom, and becomethe great leader that the pop-ulation has been waiting for.Rated: PG (2 hr, 11 min)
7 p.m., Jack the Giant Slayer(not in 3D)
9:30 p.m., 21 & OverStraight-A college stu-
dent Jeff Chang snaps anddecides to do everything hewants to do. What was sup-posed to be a quick beerbecomes a night of humilia-tion, over indulgence and ut-ter debauchery in this outra-geous comedy about a rite ofpassage gone so very wrong.Rated: R (1 hr, 33 min)
Sunday, April 142 p.m., Oz the Great and
Powerful (3D)
No MoviesMonday and Tuesday
Wednesday, April 176:30 p.m., Oz the Great and
Powerful (3D)
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By Tara N. StricklandTactical Airlift, Adversary and SupportAircraft Communications (PMA-207)
Like “Rudy” Ruettiger of the 1975 Notre Dame foot-ball team, the Marine Corps UC-12W aircraft is respectedamong large tactical aircraft in current theaters of war, de-spite its smaller than average stature.
Forward-deployed in support of the Marine Air-GroundTask Force (MAGTF), the UC-12W Huron provides time-sensitive airlift of high-priority passengers and cargo.
“The UC-12W has proven to be extremely beneficial insatisfying fixed-wing assault support requirements,” saidU.S. Navy Capt. Michelle Guidry, program manager for theTactical Airlift, Adversary and Support Aircraft Program Of-fice (PMA-207) at NAS Patuxent River. “The UC-12 utilizescommercial off-the-shelf designs that are cost effective andcan efficiently support distributed operations in theaters ofwar and in support of forward-deployed Marines.”
The UC-12W, a modified version of Beechcraft Corp.’sKing Air 350, is equipped with a cargo door, military re-quired equipment, and is a modern and improved variantof the Navy’s current UC-12 Beechcraft King Air 200.
A slightly larger aircraft than its predecessor, the UC-12W has 23.5 percent more engine power, improved speedand rate of climb, added aircraft survivability equipment,enhanced avionics suite and allows more load-carrying ca-pacity than the legacy UC-12B/F/M variants, according toBeechcraft Corporation data.
With the initial “proof of concept” deployment of theUC-12W in 2011, tactical assets in Afghanistan, such as theKC-130J Hercules, MV-22 Osprey, and CH-53 Sea Stallion,began resuming their traditional assault support missionsinstead of intra-theater light lift operations.
After receiving a fleet request for improved cargo han-dling capabilities, PMA-207 teamed with industry partnersto design and manufacture a lightweight cargo decking sys-tem for the UC-12W. The first set of cargo decking deliveredto Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, provided Marines with the
ability to remove passenger seats and quickly install cargodecking — further increasing the mission flexibility of theUC-12W through multiple seating and cargo configurations.
“Since 2011, the amount of cargo and passengers airlift-ed has more than doubled,” Guidry said. “Due to the suc-cess of the proof of concept deployment, UC-12W forwarddeployed missions will continue.”
To date, Camp Bastion-based UC-12W’s have flown1,677 sorties and 1,822.8 flight hours, moved 4,221 Marinesand 132.7 tons of cargo.
“They [Operational support airlift] did a great job forus and I only wish they could have been out here more,”said Marine Lt. Col. Richard Coates, commanding officer,Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Black SeaRotational Force. “They filled the gap where KC-130s wouldhave been overkill and commercial flights were expensiveand/or inconvenient.”
The UC-12W’s success is not limited to Marines in Af-ghanistan. Marines operating in the Asia-Pacific region
have been utilizing the UC-12W’s improved cargo capacityand extended range fuel tanks, which increased operation-al range from 800 nautical miles to 1,500 nautical miles atmaximum payload to support MAGTF operations across theexpansive Pacific Ocean.
“The performance of the C-12W in the Western Pacifichas been nothing short of spectacular,” said Marine Lt. Col.Michael Coletta, commanding officer for the headquartersand headquarters squadrons at Marine Corps Air StationIwakuni, Japan. “Whether servicing day to day frags [frag-mentary order] in support of the Marines and Sailors inWestpac, participating in theater level exercises, or execut-ing real world missions, the C-12W has definitely earned itskeep. Based on the parameters of passengers/cargo capac-ity, fuel burn, and range the C-12W is uniquely suited tohandle the long, overwater flights that are a routine occur-rence in the Western Pacific.”
Operational support airlift squadrons have been provid-ing light-lift support in the Marine Corps Forces Central
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Marine Corps UC-12W aircraft support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force by providing time-sensitiveairlift of high-priority passengers and cargo in current theaters of war.
Light lift, heavy load:Small aircraft pull their weight
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By Health NetFederal Services
April is the Month of theMilitary Child and to cel-ebrate the 1.8 million chil-dren of U.S. military familiesaround the world, the NorthRegion TRICARE contractor,Health Net Federal Services,LLC (Health Net), looks tohelpmilitary youths managethe challenges being a mili-tary child can present.
Military youths move sixto nine times between kin-dergarten and the twelfthgrade, according to the non-profit Military Child Educa-tion Coalition, and morethan 900,000 of them havehad a parent deploy mul-tiple times.
Additionally, MCEC sta-tistics show there are nearly45,000 children who are liv-ing with a parent’s wound,injury, illness or death.
Here are some resourcesand organizations dedicatedto the well-being of militaryyouths, their family and thechallenges they face.
In an effort to support thenation’s military children,these journals have beencreated to help kids navigatethe challenges military fami-lies face — deployment, fre-quent moves, loss of a lovedone who served. These areavailable to review and printat no cost.
Health Net’s MilitaryChildren, Deploymentand Behavioral HealthCare Page: www.hnfs.com/content/hnfs/home/tn/prov/bh/children_deploy-mentandbehavioralhealth-care.html
This resource helpsmilitary parents who see abehavioral change in theirchildren.
Military Child EducationCoalition: www.military-child.org
This group is a supportcenter for military youthsand their family affected bymobility, family separationand transition.
Militarykidsconnect.orgA safe online community
formilitary youths ages 6-17.This site provides access toage-appropriate resources
to support military youthsfrom pre-deployment to re-union.
Tragedy Assistance Pro-gram for Survivors: taps.org
This group offers region-al and national Good GriefCamps to military youths.Camps provide a safe andsupportive atmosphere tolearn coping skills, establishand identify support sys-tems, and connect with oth-ers who’ve lost a loved one.
Books forMilitary YouthsLove, Lizzie: Letters to a
Military Mom by Lisa TuckerMcElroy
Lizzie’s mom is deployedoverseas. The story is toldthrough a series of lettersLizzie writes her mom fromthe time she deploys un-til she returns home. Forgrades kindergarten-thirdgrade.
My Story: Blogs by FourMilitary Teens by MichelleSherman
With raw emotion, fic-titious teens describe thestress of coping with a par-ent away at war and the ev-eryday challenges of school
dances, sports and reportcards. For ages 13-17.The Kissing Hand by Au-
drey PennChester Raccoon doesn’t
want to be separated fromhis mom, but his mom’sspecial ritual of kissing thepalm of his hand keeps herclose to him while they’reseparated.
Books forMilitary ParentsDeployment - Strategies
for Working with Kids inMilitary Families by KarenPetty, PhD
This comprehensive
handbook is for civiliansand military personnel whowork with or care for chil-dren who experience sepa-ration through deployment,death or divorce.
Heroes at Home: Help &Hope for America’s MilitaryFamilies by Ellie Kay
Written by the wife of anAir Force pilot in encour-aging language and from aspiritual perspective, thisbook offers helpful ideasfor saving money, survivingfrequent moves, keeping intouch during deployment,and other aspects of mili-
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News BriefsOn base:
Correction Notice:In the April 4 Tester, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dorian Fair
was incorrectly identified as holding the Air Warfare/Sur-face Warfare designation in his commissioning photo onpage 11.
Buse Road ConstructionSaturdayThe section of Buse Road by the Energy Zone, east of Ke-
ane Road and west of Priester Road, will be closed for sewerline repair. Keane Road and Mattapany Day Camp will beaccessible from Buse Road. Priester Road will be accessiblefrom Buse Road entering from Tate Road.
Pax Tree Removal PlanThere are 13 areas around the installation where trees
are being removed for safety reasons. These trees are im-peding the line of site between the air traffic control towerand the runways. For more information on the areas af-fected, visit http://cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent and click on the“Tree Removal Map” link listed under Popular Links.
Autism Awareness Month EventSaturday, noon to 5 p.m.The Olde Town PubIn an effort to raise Autism awareness, there will be a si-
lent auction with proceeds going to local community groupsto benefit children and adults including Learning Disabili-ties Association and Camp Inspire.
Mattapany Spring FestivalApril 20, 1-4 p.m.Historic Mattapany at Pax RiverBring the whole family and enjoy games, crafts, exhibits,
activities and a chili cook off at the Spring Festival . Thisevent is free and open to anyone with base access. Enteryour best pot of chili into the cook off. Chili will be sold toguests at the festival and their votes, along with a few special
judges, will decide the winner. No entry fee. Prizes will beawarded. For more information, contact Air Traffic Control-ler 1st Class Megan Donnell at [email protected] or301-342-3837.
Women’s Advisory Group MeetingApril 24, noon to 1 p.m.Frank Knox, Building 2189, room 120Civilian, military and contractor employees at Patuxent
River and St. Inigoes are invited to the Women’s Network-ing Forum brown bag luncheon with guest speaker, DonnaNestor, the president and CEO of Calvert Systems Engi-neering Inc. Nestor will emphasize how to lead by example,convey a sense of ownership, foster direct accessibility asa leader, invite numerous viewpoints and recognize teammembers for their contributions. Questions or comments,contact Andie VanLanen at 301-757-6031 or Mark Easterat 301-342-3984. Register at www.eventsbot.com/events/eb774607884.
Where’s Gnorman?Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the
gnome. Be the first to call in his location and receive twofree Center Stage Theater movie tickets; good for any CenterStage movie. The same person cannot winmore than once amonth. Last week’s winner was Tammy Corwell. Please donot call after 4:30 p.m. Friday as most winners have calledby 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Call the Tester staff at 301-342-4163.
Off base:
National Parks Offer Free EntryActive-duty military and their family can enter any na-
tional park free of charge. Visit www.nps.gov for more in-formation and for a list of parks.
Blessing of the BikesSunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department
Riders, rider educators, insurance companies, riderclubs, organizations and other advocates host this freeMotorcycle Safety Rally with various events, outreach ef-forts and interactive booths. The event is open to all andprovides an opportunity for riders to receive informationon licensing, pre-ride mechanical checks, and learn aboutadvanced riding skills. There is also a practice course forlicensed riders ages 18 and older wearing proper safetyequipment. Rain date: April 28
Charity Cornhole TourneyMay 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.NRC Solomons, medium pavilionCost for this tournament and cook out is: competitors,
$10; spectators, $5. Proceeds benefit Military CommunityYouth Ministries. Competitors must register by contactingKevin or Kelley Burgess at [email protected] or 703-217-9830.
NAS Air Expo 2013 canceledThe Naval Air Station Patuxent River Air Expo has
highlighted the partnership between our Navy team andthe community, a partnership that has thrived here inSouthern Maryland for the past 70 years. It is with regretthat we must cancel the 2013 air show and celebration,scheduled for Aug. 31-Sept. 1, due to continuing budgetchallenges.
This decision was made after the commander of Na-val Air Forces announced today that the remaining BlueAngels’ 2013 performances have been cancelled becauseof fiscal cuts. The elite Blue Angels were scheduled to ap-pear as the Pax River air show’s headliner.
We value the continued support of our communityand its patriotism, but in light of the current budget chal-lenges we must make difficult decisions to make best useof limited resources.
Although the 2013 Air Expo will not take place, we willcontinue looking for ways to produce an exciting showin the future. We are also working with our communitypartners to celebrate Pax River’s 70 years by participatingin events throughout Southern Maryland this summer.
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By Andrea WattersNAVAIR CorporateCommunication
Trapnell Airfield at NavalAir Station Patuxent River,Md., commemorates one ofnaval aviation’s most influ-ential test pilots, who wasinstrumental in formallyestablishing the U.S. NavalTest Pilot School here.
Vice Adm. FrederickMackay Trapnell (1902-1975) is also credited withdeveloping the comprehen-sive approach the Navy stilluses today when testing andevaluating carrier-based air-craft.
“Trapnell insisted thatany useful Navy airplanehad to be a ‘whole’ air-plane,” wrote Frederick M.Trapnell Jr. in his father’s bi-ography. “It had to operatewell and safely over a broadrange of conditions; it wasnot enough to be outstand-ing in a few characteristics.”
Trapnell served as thesecond commanding officerof the Naval Air Test Center(NATC) at NAS PatuxentRiver, Md., from June 1946through April 1950, duringa critical time in naval avia-tion when aircraft shifted tojet propulsion from propel-ler.
His superiors consideredhim to be the greatest livingtest pilot at the time and oneof the most influential. “Hehas a sixth sense,” said Adm.ArthurW. Radford, vice chiefof naval operations (CNO).
Trapnell logged 6,276flight hours and left behind10 military flight logs dur-ing his naval career, whichspanned more than threedecades.
‘The test pilot’stest pilot’
A 1923 Naval Academygraduate, Trapnell earnedhis wings in 1927 and quick-ly “displayed a natural flyingability,” Radford said.
Within three years, hewas assigned to the FlightTest Section at Naval AirStation, Anacostia, Wash-ington, D.C., where he dem-onstrated a firm technicalgrasp of aerodynamics andflight characteristics.
When he wasn’t testingairplanes, Trapnell per-formed as a member of the“Three Flying Fish,” one ofthe Navy’s first stunt teamsconsidered to be the precur-sor to the Blue Angels.
During his tour at NASLakehurst, N.J., from 1932-1934, Trapnell was assignedto the small planes units onthe Navy’s airplane-carryingdirigibles, USS Akron (ZRS-4) and USS Macon (ZRS-5).He flew the Curtiss F9C-2“Sparrowhawk” fighters andthe small Golden Age planesmade by Fleet and Voughtthat hooked beneath theairships on the “flying tra-peze.”
He first demonstratedhis engineering acumen asa Sparrowhawk pilot withthe redesign of the gear andmethods of stabilizing theairplane once it was hookedto the airship. He receiveda commendation from RearAdm. William A. Moffett,Chief of the Bureau of Aero-nautics, for his redesign.
Trapnell also frequentlyshuttled Moffett to and fromthe Akron. The small planes
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Capt. Frederick M. Trapnell, front row fifth from left, poses with Navy test pilots outside of the Air Op-erations building at NAS Patuxent River, circa 1946-1948.
Lt. Frederick M. Trap-nell, right, is inductedinto the CaterpillarClub on Nov. 16, 1929.He is holding the intactripcord D-ring from hisparachute. He jumpedfrom a Boeing F4Bfighter that split its gastank and burst intoflames over San Diego,Calif., while he wasflight testing it.
Courtesy photo from Fritz Trapnell
Test pilot’s legacy memorializedat Pax River’s Trapnell Airfield
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An aerial view ofNAS Patuxent River,circa 1940s.
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did not fly on April 4, 1933,the day the Akron wentdown in a storm off thecoast of New Jersey, killingMoffett and 72 other men.Testing unproven air-
planes was dangerous, andtwice Trapnell was forcedto bail out of test airplanes.
The first time was in 1929when he jumped from aBoeing F4B fighter thatsplit its gas tank and burstinto flames over San Diego.Surviving that jump earnedhim membership in the ex-clusive (and trademarked)Caterpillar Club.The second was in 1932,
when he became a “sec-ond-degree member of theCaterpillar Club after hejumped with a parachute
from an experimental-typeplane which he was test-ing and landed uninjuredin Oxon Hill, Md.,” accord-ing to a Feb. 25, 1932, Navypress release.“Not a thing wrong with
those elevators until theycame off,” he told reporters,but he was more interestedin talking to them about hislost dog, Wally. The public-ity led to Wally being foundthe next day.
During the 1930s and1940s, Trapnell “tried outevery bomber, fighter,scout, transport and pa-trol plane the Navy owned.Some were good, some weredogs. He won’t admit a par-ticular fondness for any oneof them,” according to theNov. 13, 1948, Saturday Eve-ning Post feature article onTrapnell. “The faster theyare the better. All airplanesare uncomfortable,” he toldPost reporter Wesley Price.At 200 pounds and 6-feet
tall, “Trapnell didn’t climbinto that airplane; he drew iton like a pair of pants,” ac-cording to one eyewitness.
‘Get the numbers’By 1946, Trapnell’s su-
periors considered him thebest, most experienced na-val test pilot of his genera-tion. “His skill is uncannyto younger pilots,” Price re-ported. “Give Trapnell onehour in a new airplane, theysay, and he can write a com-plete analysis of its flightcharacteristics running to5,000 words.”Trapnell was responsible
for instilling discipline andscience into flight testing.He expanded Navy flighttest procedures to examine,in detail, the flying char-acteristics or stability andcontrol of new aircraft.Today, we take for grant-
ed that a test pilot is alsoan engineer, but Trapnellwas the first to recognizethat Navy test pilots neededboth superb flying skills and
the knowledge and vocabu-lary to communicate withdesign engineers. As headof flight test in 1940, hepersonally trained his testpilots to improve their fly-ing skills and engineeringknowledge.“Get the numbers” was
his motto and direction tohis test pilots.He flew all the planes
assigned to NATC, and per-sonally read and signed alltest reports. If he disagreedwith a pilot’s results, hecalled the pilot in to discusstheir differences and thenhe flew the test himself. IfTrapnell obtained the sameresults as the pilot, he ac-knowledged it. If not, heasked the pilot to fly the testagain; in most cases, the pi-lot would agree with Trap-nell’s findings.One anecdote in particu-
lar demonstrates his reputa-tion as being the best in hisfield — his solo flight test ofthe Grumman F6F Hellcat.In early 1941, Grum-
man Aircraft EngineeringCorporation launched aprogram to produce a high-performance Navy fighter,the F6F Hellcat. Duringthe early 1940s, it wouldtake the Navy six to eightmonths to test a new plane;however, with World War IIraging, the Navy was anx-ious to field another fightersuperior to the JapaneseZero. In October 1942, justafter the first flight of theHellcat production proto-type, Grumman asked the
Navy to shortcut the testingprocess by having Trapnellevaluate the airplane. Af-ter two flights in one day,Trapnell recommended mi-nor changes, and the Navyauthorized the plane forproduction. Here is the ac-count in Leroy Randle “Roy”Grumman’s own words:“He came to the factory
and flew the prototype F6F.It suited him, as I remem-ber, except for the longitu-dinal stability — he wantedmore of that. We built it in,and rushed into productionwithout a Navy certificateon themodel—we relied onTrapnell’s opinion. His testflight took less than threehours. I’m not sure that weever got an official O.K. onthe Hellcat design. I think itfinally came through afterV-J Day. By that time, Hell-cats had shot down 5,155Jap planes— and that’s overhalf of the Navy’s total bagfor the war.”His achievements gar-
nered attention from thehead of the Navy as well.In a 1943 commenda-
tion, Secretary of the NavyFrank Knox recognizedTrapnell for his work ashead of the Flight Test Sec-tion: “Under your guidance,the test section changed itsnature from that of an ac-ceptance group to deter-mine suitability for serviceto that of a semi-develop-ment group assisting in the
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A family photo shows Frederick M. Trapnell taking off from USS Lexington (CV-2) in 1928.
Courtesy photo from Fritz Trapnell
When he wasn’t testing airplanes in 1930, Lt. Frederick M. Trapnell, right,performed as a member of the “Three Flying Fish,” one of the Navy’s firststunt teams considered to be a precursor to the Blue Angels.
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“Trapnell insisted thatany useful Navy airplane
had to be a ‘whole’ airplane.It had to operate well
and safely over a broad rangeof conditions;
it was not enough to be outstandingin a few characteristics.”
Frederick M. Trapnell Jr.
Rear Adm. Frederick M. Trapnell1902 Born in Elizabeth, N.J.
1919 Appointed to the U.S. Naval Academyfrom West Virginia.
1923 Graduated from the academy and com-missioned as an ensign on June 7.
1923-1924 Assigned to USS California (BB-44),the flagship of Commander, Battle Fleet.
1926 Reported for flight training at Naval AirStation Pensacola, Fla.
1927 Designated naval aviator as a naval avia-tor on March 25.
1927 Assigned to BT Squadron ONE aboardUSS Lexington (CV-2).
1929 Inducted into the exclusive CaterpillarClub when he jumped from a fighter plane thatcaught fire over San Diego on Nov. 25.
1930 Assigned to NAS Anacostia, Washington,D.C., Flight Test Section on Jan. 5.
1930 Flew as member of the “Three Flying Fish,” an acrobatic team formed by the Bureau of Aeronautics,the precursor to NAVAIR.
1932 Attained second-degree membership in the Caterpillar Club, after parachuting from an experimentalplane he was testing at Anacostia, Washington, D.C.
1932 Assigned to the small airplane unit on USS Akron (ZRS-4), the first of the Navy’s two large, airplane-carrying dirigibles. Avoided the final voyage of Akron on April 4, 1933 because Akron didn’t carry planesthat day.
1934 Reported to Scouting Squadron 11-S onboard USS San Francisco (CA-38).
1936 Served as executive officer of Patrol Squadron 10-E based at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
1940 Assigned as head of Flight Test Section at Anacostia, a job he held through late 1943.
1942 Moved with Flight Test Section from Anacostia to the new Naval Air Test Center at NAS PatuxentRiver.
1943 Made the first jet flight by a naval aviator on April 21, 1943, after the Bell Aircraft Corporation ChiefTest Pilot and the U.S. Army Air Forces’ pilots flew the Bell XP-59A from Muroc, Calif.
1943-1945 Assigned to various fleet commands.
1946 Returned to NATC at Pax River as Test Coordinator over all divisions with assignment to develop theNavy’s jet aircraft.
1947 Served as NATC Commander from February to August.
1947-1949 Reverted to Test Coordinator.
1949-1950 Reassigned as NATC Commander.
1949 Received the Octave Chanute Award, which is named for a pioneer aeronautical engineer who ex-perimented with gliders and whose advice encouraged the Wright Brothers.
1950 Testified before the House Armed Services Committee, and “publicly attacked the capabilities ofthe Air Force’s controversial B-36 long-range bomber and invited a “duel’ between the bomber and high-altitude navy jet fighter planes,” according to a Feb. 1, 1950, New York Times article.
1950 Commanded the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CVA-43). There he developed a two-line takeoffsystem which reduced takeoff times.
1951 Attained rank of rear admiral.
1952 Transferred to the retired list of the U.S. Navy after suffering a heart attack.Advanced to the rank of vice admiral based on his combat awards.Boat builder and sailor
1975 Died in the U.S. Naval Hospital San Diego on Jan. 30, 1975, at age 72.
1976 Memorialized by the official naming of the airfield at NAS Pax River “Trapnell Field” on April 1, 1976,during the 33rd anniversary of NATC’s commissioning.
1986 Inducted into the Naval Aviation Hall of Fame during naval aviation’s 75th anniversary.
elimination of flight defi-ciencies in the early stagesof flight tests, finally pass-ing on the acceptance of thedelivered airplane for ser-vice use.” Trapnell providedthe foundation for the engi-neering and manufacturingdevelopment and produc-tion and deployment phas-es of today’s acquisition lifecycle management process.
After serving severalfleet commands, Trapnellreturned to NATC PatuxentRiver as test coordinatorover all the divisions in 1946with the assignment to de-velop the Navy’s jet aircraft.
According to Adm. Ar-leigh Burke, who later be-came CNO, “He was giventhis assignment because hewas [recognized] as beingsuperior in the knowledgeand skill required to de-velop new jet aircraft withunknown characteristics. Itis unusual for any man tobe universally acclaimed asthe very best in his field, butTrapnell had the distinctionof being known as the verybest engineering test pilotthere was.”
Trapnell andthe Test Pilot School
In 1948 when Trapnellserved as the commanderof NATC, he commissionedCapt. Sydney S. Sherby toorganize the NATC Test Pi-lot Training Division andserve as its first director.
Sherby credits Trapnellas the force behind theschool’s growth and estab-lishment in a 14-page nar-rative on how TPS cameinto existence. Sherby wrotethe narrative as a preface to“United States Test PilotSchool: Historical narra-tive and class data--1945 to1983,” in order to share thecomplete story.
The vision and efforts ofTrapnell, Rear Adm. ApolloSoucek and Capt. James D.Barner were responsiblefor creating the Test PilotTraining Division at NATC,Sherby wrote.
Barner and Trapnell wereimpressed with the school’sresults, Sherby said. Theysaw the knowledge the testpilots were taking back tothe fleet and witnessed thesubsequent improvement infleet operations. They alsorecognized that the schoolneeded to be permanent.
Sherby provides insightinto Trapnell’s personalityand dedication with this an-ecdote:
“I took with me a draftcopy of the new Flight TestManual, Part Two, Stabil-ity and Control, which TomConnolly and I had pre-pared. [Connolly was assis-
tant director to Flight Test,at the time.] We had triedto make the draft as finala copy as we could, and inthe preface, had includedTrap’s name as one of thepeople who had reviewedthe book. Trap agreed and Ileft the copy with him.
“About three days later,he called and asked me tocome see him. He had beenthru about the first quarterof the book. He had meticu-lously printed notes all overthe book. Then, he started inon his comments. He askedwhy this, why that, what didthis equation mean, whyis this symbol used, wheredid you get this terminol-ogy and so on. I carefullyexplained each little point.”(This went on until Trapnellfinished the book.)
“To say that I was ap-prehensive and distraughtwas the understatement ofall times. At the end of thelast session, when we hadfinished going over his lastcomments, he said to me,‘Syd, I owe you a great apol-ogy. I have made you giveme a complete course instability and control aerody-namics in the most difficultmanner. This has all beennew to me. You have had todo it by answering my com-ments without any prepara-tion. I want to thank you forthe education. I think thebook is great and I wouldnot suggest you change onething. This kind of informa-tion has been needed for along time.’ He held out hishand.”
By 1948, Trapnell’s flighttest skills were so essentialto naval aviation that ViceCNO, Adm. Arthur W. Rad-ford, discouraged him twicefrom leaving NATC for a seapost.
“If he quit flying for acouple of years, he mightnever fly again. His edgewould be dulled. Wherecould we find another testpilot like Trapnell? He hasa sixth sense,” Radford said.
When he retired in 1952,Trapnell received his sec-ond letter from the SECNAV.Dan A. Kimble, who servedas SECNAV from 1951-1953,summarized Trapnell’s na-val aviation career: “Evinc-ing an early interest in aero-nautics and earning yourwings as a heavier-than-airpilot while serving as a ju-nior officer, your capabili-ties in this field were quicklyrecognized and you soonbecame known as one of theoutstanding pilots in the na-val service and, later, as oneof the finest flight test engi-neers in the United States.”
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The Navy’s first jet pilot, Capt. Frederick M. Trap-nell, stands ready to take the FJ-1 Fury for a testflight at the Naval Air Test Center at NAS Patux-ent River in the late 1940s.
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By Rusty LowryUSNTPS TechnicalDirector
WorldWar II was well un-derway when the U.S. Navydecided to pull togethertheir various aircraft activi-ties at a single site on the tipof the Southern Marylandpeninsula: NAS PatuxentRiver.
Just as aviation was rac-ing ahead toward the newtechnologies of jet pro-pulsion, radars, advancedweapon systems and ejec-tion seats, Pax River as-sumed a leading role in air-craft flight testing.
Until this technologicalexplosion, U.S. Navy testpilots were selected basedlargely on experience andlongevity with little empha-sis on educational back-ground or specific training.That all changed in March1945 when Cmdr. SydneySherby was called upon tocreate a “test pilot trainingcourse” which formed thebasis for the U.S. Naval TestPilot School. Formalizedclassroom instruction beganin 1948.
Beginning with “Class 0”that included all of the origi-nal test pilot training courseparticipants, TPS has servedthe flight test profession formore than 75 years, graduat-ing 142 classes of pilots, na-val flight officers and flighttest engineers.
One of four major mili-tary test pilot schools in theworld, the school’s original10 week training programwas highly focused on fly-ing qualities and perfor-mance testing with a flightline filled by aircraft rangingfrom piston powered F-8FBearcats and F-4U Corsairsto the first generation jetssuch as the FJ Fury, the Na-vy’s version of the F-86 Sa-bre Jet.
Aspiring test pilots of theera would devote approxi-mately equal parts of theirday to academic study, fly-ing, and report writing asthey learned the theory be-hind why aircraft flew; prac-ticed that theory in flight togather data from which tomake conclusions; and thenwrote a convincing report
on the subject.Today, the TPS flight line
looks quite a bit differentwith helicopters and turbo-prop aircraft lined up along-side jets and the Navy’s fewremaining radial enginetail-draggers. Predictably,the course has also evolvedand expanded to encompassalmost an entire year of de-voted work. In addition tothe long-standing fixed wingairplane content, it grew toinclude rotary wing aircraftin 1961 and a specific air-borne systems curriculumin 1975.
Modern day TPS studentsstill find themselves devot-ing equal parts of their dayto academics, flying andwriting, though the subjectshave expanded tremendous-ly and now include airbornesystems testing, unmannedaviation systems, digitalflight control theory and su-personic flight. Most of theschool’s aircraft have on-board instrumentation thatcan be downloaded directlyonto student computers andused to support student ob-servations and conclusions.
Almost all of a TPS stu-dent’s work is assessedand graded throughout theentire class, with instruc-tors devoting a tremendousamount of time to care-ful coaching and lengthy
student feedback sessionsas they pass along criti-cal observations and valu-able flight test and programmanagement skills.
In addition to staff feed-back, some of the most last-ing lessons learned by to-day’s students come fromalumni visits to the school.
Many TPS graduateswent on to highly success-ful military careers, becameastronauts, served as corpo-rate test pilots or were evenelected to political office.However, their discussionswith current students almostalways focus on the tremen-dous satisfaction derivedfrom learning about flighttesting, the firm friendshipsformed with classmates, andthe way the skills they devel-oped at TPS served each ofthem well in their lifetime ofassignments and decisions.
Regardless of the era orthe technology, U.S. NavalTest Pilot School remainsone of the hardest and mostrewarding educational ex-periences available in theworld.
TPS training demandscomplete attention from thestudent, and delivers a high-ly specialized set of skillsthat prepares the graduatefor a career in flight testingand a special place in thehistory of naval aviation.
Forming the Navy’sTest Pilot School
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Test pilot training began in March 1945 withCmdr. Sydney Sherby establishing a test pilottraining course, the basis for the school, andformalized classroom instruction began in 1948.The U.S. Naval Test Pilot School at NAS PatuxentRiver is one of only four major military test pilotschools in the world.
officer, but life in general.“I know it’s a little cli-
ché, but I ask myself, ‘Whatwould Jesus do?’ That by faris my most important guid-ing principal — how doesmy life match up to what isin the scriptures,” he said.
Shevchuk will be the na-val air station’s command-ing officer for approximate-ly 18 months. After that, ex-ecutive officer, Capt. HeidiFleming, is expected to fleetup as commander. She haspreviously served at NASPatuxent River as the com-manding officer of Scientif-ic Development Squadron(VXS) 1.
About Capt. ShevchukCapt. Ben Shevchuk graduated from Oregon State
University in 1988 and was commissioned through theROTC program. Following flight training in Pensacola,Fla., and Corpus Christi and Kingsville, Texas, he wasdesignated as a naval aviator in 1991.
His fleet aircraft were the A-6E Intruder attack air-craft and the EA-6B Prowler shutting down enemyelectronics. He commanded Training Squadron SEV-EN inMississippi. His career has includes assignmentsto Japan, Germany and Italy, with deployments to theWestern Pacific, Turkey and Saudi Arabia to supportnumerous operations.
Along with being an avid runner, the Oregon nativealso likes to hike. The Skipper said he keeps a cam-era close by since arriving in picturesque SouthernMaryland nearly two years ago, to practice his favoritehobby — photography.
His ideal way to spend some time off? “I enjoyearly Saturday mornings looking at the Bible and un-derstanding the history behind it and how it relates toeveryday life,” he said.
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stallations.“Wehave to ensurewe are
giving the tenants here thesupport they need to maketheir mission,” she said. “It’scritical that we communicatethat clearly to our leaders.”
As budget constraintsleave people doingmorewithless across the board, Flem-ing said it has to be donesmartly and with safety as apriority.
“We have tomitigate risksand keep our chain of com-mand informed of the riskswe face when things are cutback,” she said. “We alsohave to take care of each oth-er and look out for each otheralong the way.”
Fleming appreciates thework that’s done at Pax andrelies on the team - the Sail-ors, civilians and contractors- to continue to give theirbest every day.
“Nothing happens with-out every individual on thisbase doing their job,” shesaid. “It’s a team effort andeveryone holds a criticalpiece. Like a link in a chain, ifone link breaks, things aren’tgoing to work well.”
Fleming likes to leadby example. Every day she
works to the best of her abil-ity, a lesson she learned fromthe man she calls her great-est mentor, her dad, and it’swhat she expects from oth-ers. Fleming’s father is a re-tired Marine Corps aviator,who passed away in 1999. Healso instilled upon her theimportance of taking care ofpeople and being a straightshooter.
She credits former Chiefsand COs for teaching herleadership skills along the
way too.“You learn from every
tour you have and from everyleader you have the oppor-tunity to work for,” she said.“Many along the way havementoredme.”
Fleming is naval air sta-tion’s first woman executiveofficer and will hold that rolefor approximately 18months.After that, she is expected tofleet up as the commandingofficer, where she will againbe the first woman to do so.
About Capt. FlemingCapt.HeidiFlemingcomesof amilitary family, but calls
Mobile, Ala., home. After high school, Fleming attendedthe U.S. Naval Academy, where she lettered all four yearsin volleyball, and graduated in 1989; her position, setter.
After theacademy,Flemingwenton toflight school andbecame a designated naval flight officer.
Her tours include: Spain, Jacksonville, Fla., WhidbeyIsland, Wash., Pax River’s Scientific Development Squad-ron (VXS) 1,U.S.NavalAcademy instructor andcoach, andstaff in theAssistant SecretaryofDefense forLegislativeAf-fairs Office in the Pentagon. Fleming has also supportedsupportingoperations in theMiddleEast andAfghanistan.
Fleming said she enjoys the outdoors, hiking, biking,water activities, and has never met a sport she didn’t like.During her time as naval academy staff, Fleming was theschool’s Division IWomen’sHead Volleyball Coach.
She has also held the setter position for the All-NavyVolleyball Teamand theAll-ArmedForcesVolleyball Teamin 1990, 1994-1996, 2000, 2004 and 2005.
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Celebrating April’sMonth of the MilitaryChild, Engine 132 fromthe Naval DistrictWashington/PatuxentRiver Fire Departmentjoined Sparky in a visitto the Child Develop-ment Centers, buildings2030 and 434 on April 8and 9.
Fire Department visits military children
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By Paula A. PaigeProgram Manage-ment (AIR 1.0)Public Affairs Officer
With his smooth baldpate, Michael Doughertycould bemistaken for Super-man’s nemesis “Lex” Luthor.But Dougherty, who worksas director of the Naval AirSystems Command’s Inter-national Programs Depart-ment (AIR 1.4) at NAS Patux-ent River, is no comic bookarchenemy. Instead, he’san ally to NAVAIR’s ForeignMilitary Sales (FMS) pro-gram teams and the commu-nications conduit betweenNAVAIR and the U.S. Navy’sInternational Programs Of-fice (NIPO).
Dougherty recently at-tended the Defense Memo-randum of UnderstandingAttachés Group Orientation,a biannual FMS gatheringfor international custom-ers interested in doing busi-ness with the United States.The event held March 19-20in Washington, D.C., was aplatform for the director tobrief current and prospec-tive foreign customers andeducate them about doingbusiness with NAVAIR.
Closer to home, Dough-erty enlightened the localcommunity about FMS.From how cultural differ-ences can impact the art ofthe deal to the Navy’s biggestFMS rivals, he discussed hisdepartment’s role in shap-ing NAVAIR’s InternationalPrograms.
Q: Please share the mis-sion of your office and howit supports NAVAIR.
A. The International Pro-grams Department is theNAVAIR Systems CommandSecurity Cooperation Office.We lead NAVAIR’s Interna-tional Programs communityby supporting program ex-ecutive offices, the ProgramManagement (AIR 1.0) orga-nization and PMAs (ProgramManagement, Air) in theexecution of internationalprograms, including foreignmilitary sales and coopera-tive programs involving 43product areas with 78 coun-tries. Specifically, we helpshape the future of NAVAIR’sinternational programsthrough program advocacyand oversight while coordi-nating strategic planning ef-forts. We also optimize theeffectiveness of NAVAIR’sinternational programs per-sonnel by providing themwith policy interpretation,process adaptation, train-ing consolidation, workforceaugmentation and admin-istrative funds budgeting/allocation. Lastly, we make
sure the work gets done bymonitoring programs frominception through comple-tion and serve as the focalpoint for Navy IPO commu-nications.
Q: How is your depart-ment’s role different fromFMS in each NAVAIR PMA?
A: We serve as a voice forthe PMA teams, taking com-mon program and systemicissues up the chain of com-mand for resolution. AIR 1.4acts as a buffer for incomingrequirements, filtering themand responding as a singlevoice for our collective ef-forts. This minimizes thechurn at the PMA level andhelps them focus on theirmissions. We provide pro-gram office FMS personnelwith the training, adminis-trative funding, processesand policies they need tomeet the requirements of theinternational customers.
Q: What are some of thebiggest challenges facingthe Navy/NAVAIR when itcomes to FMS?
A: Complexity. “It de-pends” is a common phrasein Program Management.For international programmanagement, the implica-tion of “it depends” increasesexponentially. We deal withboth the Defense and Statedepartments, as all interna-tional programs are elementsof foreign policy. Wemanageforeign disclosure and tech-nology transfer requirementsto ensure viability of our na-tional interests. We interfacewith many different nationalcultures and the specific cul-tures of individual militaryservices/bureaucracies.
Q: Describe the Navy’sinternational competitionlandscape?
A: Over the past severalyears, competitions havebecome the norm in inter-national aircraft sales. Forexample, F/A-18 has facedcompetition from Grippen(Sweden), MiG 35 (Rus-sia), Typhoon (Europe),and Rafale (France). H-60,likewise, has been in com-petitions with the Panther(Europe), Wildcat (UK), andNFH-90 (Europe). Competi-tion adds layers of complex-ity far beyond a standardFMS case. Competition alsocan add additional require-ments and some countriesadd demands for transfer ofmanufacturing technologiesand co-production arrange-ments.
Q: Beyond aircraft, whatelse is the Navy/NAVAIRselling to foreign countries?
A: We provide custom-ers the total package, which
includes the aircraft, associ-ated systems and weapons,and a full range of logisticsupport, including training,training systems, supportequipment, publications,spares, etc. The commit-ment we make to supportour customers throughoutthe life cycle of their aircraftis a primary strength of ourinternational efforts.
Q: How did the Navy getinto international sales andhow does it work? Is it assimple as someone askingto buy an aircraft or parts?
A: The Arms Export Con-trol Act, enacted in 1976,directs the U.S. engage in in-ternational programs to sup-port national security inter-ests. These interests includemilitary interoperability/force multiplication; politi-cal access and influence, andeconomic benefits of shareddevelopment; economies ofscale; and a strong indus-trial base. The FMS processcan be initiated by a simplephone call, but there is a veryspecific process from thatpoint. The call may request abasic briefing or information,which in turn may result in aLetter of Request (LOR) fromthe country, which beginsthe formal FMS process. Ourprogram teams then preparea Letter of Offer and Accep-tance (LOA) containing cost,schedule, performance andlogistics elements specific tothat effort. This preparationincludesmultiple technologytransfer approval processesand may include a notice toCongress. If the country ac-cepts the LOA, the FMS caseis implemented and the ac-quisition process begins.
Q: Can you share someof the countries with whichNAVAIR is doing business,as well as some key foreignsales?
A: Over the past fiveyears, our top internationalcustomers include: Australia,Taiwan, Kuwait, Egypt andJapan. Our top FMS systemsinclude: H-60, F/A-18, P-3,Harpoon, and KC-130. No-table sales include F/A-18sto Australia, P-3s to Taiwanand H-60s to Australia andDenmark.
Q: How has the austerefiscal climate impacted youroffice?
A: In several ways: Glob-ally, financial issues have se-verely reduced the ability ofmany of our long-term cus-tomers to sustain their sys-tems at previous levels. Yet,our overall sales continueto be high because even ascountries have narrowedtheir requirements, theyselect our systems because
we offer the best value. Na-tionally, economic circum-stances have raised the vis-ibility of international sales,particularly within industry,as a way to mitigate domes-tic cuts. However, interna-tional programs are just oneelement of NAVAIR’s overallmission, and circumstancesthat affect execution of thatoverall mission impact inter-national programs.
Q: Do cultural differenc-es affect how you conductbusiness?
A: Significantly. Our peo-
ple constantly balance U. S.laws, policies and practicesagainst the culture of theircustomers. They have to bevery aware of the significantdifferences between how weconduct business in the U. S.and how it’s done essentiallyeverywhere else in the world.Most importantly, they haveto understand the communi-cation subtleties with inter-national personnel, even ourclosest allies. For example,Americans are unique in thatthey can get right to businesswithout first establishingpersonal rapport and rela-
tionships. That’s not usually
the case with our interna-
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U.S. Navy photo by Jennifer Neal
As director of Naval Air System Command’s Inter-national Programs Department, Michael Dough-erty’s office provides Foreign Military Sales per-sonnel with the training, administrative funding,processes and policies they need to meet therequirements of international customers.
The ‘heart’ of the dealHow the International Programs Departmenthelps NAVAIR negotiate foreign military sales
Michael“Mike”Dougherty
Title: Director, NavalAir Systems Command In-ternational Programs
Born and raised: Phila-delphia
Biographical highlights:Graduated in 1973 fromthe U. S. Naval Academy;served on active duty in theNavy for 29 years as a P-3naval flight officer, aero-space engineering duty of-ficer, and acquisition pro-fessional.
Favorite vacation spot:“New Zealand. Wonder-ful people, rich and well-blended cultures, and abeautiful country that hassomething for everyone… from mountains to har-bors and everything in-between, affording oppor-tunities ranging from highadventure to completerelaxation. It really is [likeJ.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘Lord of theRings’] Middle-earth.”
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Courtesy photo by Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Combat Casu-alty Nurses such as Sue Waddingham, left, andTrish Goodwin, right, travel the country helpingwounded Sailors and Marines such as MarineCpl. Tony Porter, and their immediate family mem-bers. Nearly six years ago when Porter was 20years old, he and the convoy he was with struck aroadside bomb, killing much of the crew and leav-ing 35 percent of Porter’s body burned beyondrecognition. Combat Casualty Nurses not onlycheck the visual wounds, but the emotional onesimpacting the service members and their family.
By Connie HempelNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs
While the annual Navy-MarineCorps Relief Society fund drive is infull swing, many may reflect on howtheir donations provide emergencyassistance to Sailors and Marines,whether they’re active duty or retired,their families and widows of Sailorsand Marines.
However, the assistance of theNMCRS goes beyond the dollars col-lected during the six-week drive asvolunteers step up to the plate year-round. With only a staff of one, it’s thevolunteers who make the program atNAS Patuxent River run.
“The volunteers we have here arevery dedicated,” said Maureen Farrell,NMCRS director at Pax. “Whether itis the active-duty and retired militaryspouses who help out during the day,or the Chiefs who take charge afterhours, they know they’re doing worth-while things here supporting our ser-vice members.”
Not only do they take pride in beingable to help service members in a timeof need, the tasks they perform alongthe way teach them “concrete skillsthey can use to build their résumé,”Farrell said.
Adding to the volunteer aspect, an-other piece that completes the NMCRSservices is the combat casualty nurse.
The combat casualty nurse helpswounded Sailors and Marines and
their immediate family members. Thenurse is not a replacement for theNavy’s Wounded Warrior program,Farrell said, because the nurse is alsolooking out for the service member’sfamily. Pax’s combat casualty nurse isSusan Zebedies.
The NMCRS and combat casu-alty nurse also works in conjunctionwith the Naval Health Clinic PatuxentRiver to visit people at home, whetherthey’re recovering from surgery, arepregnant or even a new mom.
For more information on volunteer-ing or to reach the combat casualtynurse, call 301-342-4739 or stop by thePax River’s Navy-Marine Corps ReliefSociety in building 401. Office hoursare Monday through Thursday from 8a.m. to 2 p.m.
Looking out for each other with NMCRS
St. Nicolas ChapelCatholic ServicesMass: Sundays at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Weekdays at 11:35 a.m.Continuing Catholic Development (CCD): Sundays from10:30-11:30 a.m.
Protestant ServicesWorship: Sundays at 11 a.m.Bible studies: Men’s study, Sundays at 6 p.m. Ladies’ study,Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Chapel schedule
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STARBASE 2.0 wraps up Spring Ridge after-school mentoring
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Patuxent River STARBASE 2.0mentors and students showcasetheir team robots during their lastprogram session April 4. The After-School Mentoring Program metevery Thursday at Spring Ridge Mid-dle School from January throughMarch, building LEGO MindStormsRobots to complete specific tasksfor an In-House Competition.
Patuxent River STARBASE 2.0 stu-dents, Jazz “DJ Jazzy Jazz” Parker,left, and Blake Willard, right, receivespecial Engineering Awards fromSTARBASE director Julie Guy fortheir commitment and dedicationto the engineering design processthroughout the program’s In-HouseRobotics Competition.
St. Maries Optimist Club PresidentJohn Bimson receives a Certificateof Appreciation from STARBASE di-rector Julie Guy for sponsoring thisyear’s STARBASE 2.0 T-shirts forparticipating students and mentors,as well as for providing pizza fortheir awards ceremony April 4.
This year’s Patuxent River STAR-BASE 2.0 In-House Robotics Compe-tition first place team members Myla“Elmo” Davis, left, and Chris “Scor-pion” Rogers and their robot. Teammembers not pictured: Jose “DarkEagle” Martinez and London “Sting”Short.
Patuxent River STARBASE 2.0 stu-dents, Myla “Elmo” Davis, left, andMyles “Terminator” Davis, right,receive special awards from STAR-BASE director Julie Guy for projectcommitment and dedication duringthis year’s In-House Robotics Com-petition.
Team “Drama Squad” took secondplace in the In-House Robotics Com-petition. Team members, from left,are, Krista “Shy Snoop” Richardson,Shania “Nia” Berry, and mentorJohn “Crash” Farnese. Team mem-ber not pictured: Monesha “Moe”Briscoe.
Patuxent River STARBASE 2.0 stu-dents, Jazz “DJ Jazzy Jazz” Parker,left, and Kaylynn “OMG” Brendlinger,right, accept certificates from STAR-BASE director Julie Guy for PerfectAttendance during this year’s STAR-BASE 2.0 After-School MentoringProgram at Spring Ridge MiddleSchool.
Team “Johnny 5” mentor Jason“Bandit” Hewkin, left, and his men-tees, Dy’Quarius “Spear” Robin-son, middle, and Kaylynn “OMG”Brendlinger, right, won third place inthe 2013 Patuxent River STARBASE2.0 In-House Robotics Competitionat Spring Ridge Middle School. Theirteam also won the “Team Spirit”award for their innovative “RobotDance” program. Team member notpictured: Kyra “Reese’s” Milburn.
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St Mary’s County eventsStarting Your Own Business?
Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.Charlotte Hall librarySmall Business Administration offers in-
formation on starting and financing a busi-ness, developing a business plan, financingcredit and available tools to get started.Participants also learn about Small Busi-ness Administration programs and services.Free event.
BMX DemonstrationSaturday, 10 a.m. to noonLexington Park libraryLearn the basics of BMX biking: what it is,
how to get started and where to participate;led by Mike Schwartz of Mike’s Bikes andhis BMX Racing Team. Watch demonstra-tions and maybe even learn a trick or two.Free event.
Second Saturday Series at SotterleySaturday, 10 a.m. and noonSotterly Plantation
“A Taste of History: How African Ameri-can Foods Influenced Our Modern Cuisine”What did people eat during the 1700s? Comelearn about the foods that were transportedon slave ships during the 18th century andhow they influenced colonial dishes, as wellas our modern regional foods. Cost is $15per person. Advance registrations are re-quired and can be made at www.ticketder-by.com/event/?id=246419.
Patuxent River/JobZone Job FairTuesday, 3-7 p.m.Bay District Volunteer Fire Department
Social HallJob seekers: to register, post résumés
and see updates on companies, visit www.JobZoneOnline.com. Companies: contactJobZone to reserve space by emailing JanetGiles at [email protected] orcall 434-263-5102 or 540-226-1473.
The Way Things Are–A CandidPerspective
Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noonBay District Fire Department Social HallThe Patuxent Partnership presents Am-
bassador Richard L. Armitage, president,Armitage International, former AssistantSecretary of Defense for International Secu-rity Affairs and former Deputy Secretary ofState. Free event. Limited seating. Registerat www.paxpartnership.org.
Newcomers and Neighbors Clubof Southern Maryland
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.Ruddy DuckDr. Bruce Wilson, professor of Asian
Studies and English at St. Mary’s College ofMaryland presents a program on ikebana,the ancient art of Japanese flower arranging.Wilson has demonstrated, written aboutand exhibited ikebana internationally.
Jim Gill ConcertWednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.Lexington Park libraryEnjoy a family concert by Jim Gill, na-
tionally known award-winning children’smusician and author. The concert, gearedtoward pre-school and early elementary, isinteractive, fun and educational. Free event.
Calvert County eventsGarden Smarter: Square Footand Vertical Gardening
Today, 7-8:30 p.m.Calvert library, Prince FrederickLearn when and which vegetables to
plant in our county, techniques to growa successful garden, and how to producebountiful harvests even with limited spaceand sunlight.
Grants 101: Finding and Applyingfor Funding
Friday, 1-3 p.m.Calvert library, Prince FrederickAn introduction to the steps involved in
finding funders and preparing grant propos-als. Learn tips for effective funding researchand the key components of a proposal to a
foundation. Registration is required. Con-tact Cathey Moffatt-Bush or Robbie Mc-Gaughran at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Planet PartyFriday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.Kings Landing ParkEver wondered what our Earth and the
planet Jupiter have in common? Bring thefamily out to learn with hands-on activitiesinside Tom Wisner Hall before venturingoutside to view Jupiter’s cloud tops and itsGalilean satellites through telescopes. En-joy views of the Great Orion Nebula, laserconstellation tours and try to catch a viewof the waxing crescent moon before it sets.For more information, visit www.calvert-parks.org.
Treasures Yard SaleSaturday, 8 a.m.-NoonAll Saints’ Episcopal Church, SunderlandFind great buys and gently used items.
Free admission and parking. For more in-formation, call 301-855-7570.
Monday Memories TourMondays throughout AprilJefferson Patterson Park and MuseumThe public is invited to free Monday
Memories guided tours of Point Farm at Jef-ferson Patterson Park and Museum in St.Leonard. Point Farmwas the country retreatof the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson.The tour highlights this 1933 Colonial Re-vival brick house and gardens designed bynoted female architects Gertrude Sawyerand Rose Greely. For more information, visitwww.jefpat.org.
Newcomers and Neighbors Clubof Southern Maryland
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.Ruddy DuckDr. Bruce Wilson, professor of Asian
Studies and English at St. Mary’s College ofMaryland presents a program on ikebana,the ancient art of Japanese flower arranging.Wilson has demonstrated, written about
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