Aug. 23, 2012 Tester newspaper

Volume 69, Number 34 Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland August 23, 2012

Webster Field Pass and ID hours changeBeginning Monday, theWebster Field Pass and ID of-

fice will only be open on Wednesdays from 7 a.m. to 3p.m. Those needing Pass and ID services will need to goto either Gate 1 or Gate 2 at NAS Patuxent River.

IB Express customer appreciation dayToday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.IB Express-Pax RiverAll IB Express-Pax River Servmart customers are in-

vited to the customer appreciation day with free food anda drawing.

Hiring event for transitioning service membersSaturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Naval Support Activity BethesdaAs part of an ongoing initiative to provide jobs for

wounded warriors, transitioning service members, vet-erans and their spouses, Naval DistrictWashington Fam-ily Support Programs hosts a hiring event, in the NSABgymnasium, Bldg. 17. Attendees must show proof of mil-itary service such as a military ID card, veteran ID cardissued by theVA, or DD-214 along with a photo ID, to en-ter the base. More than 30 employers are scheduled to at-tend. For more information and to register, visitwww.100000JobsMission.com.

Free classified advertisementsHaving a yard sale? Have something sitting at Auto

Rama? Trying to get your house rented? Did you knowmilitary service members can advertise in theTester clas-sifieds for free? For more information or to have your

News briefs

See News Briefs, Page 6

By Connie HempelNAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

The Navy Exchange, or NEX, contin-ues to improve morale in more waysthan one as recent surveys show NEXsworldwide are providing the best cus-tomer satisfaction and a 23 percent sav-ings compared with stores off base. Now,financial reports show NEX contributedmore than $42 million to Navy MWRprograms last year.

The NEX makes annual contribu-tions to MWR programs through eachNavy command. The bases use themoney for local recreation programs orimprovements to MWR facilities.

"The money has not traditionallygone to a specific program or activity,"said Tami Tiell, Fleet and Family Readi-ness Program director. "It is used to off-set expenses for MWR core programs,such as fitness and sports, Single Sailorand outdoor recreation programs. Pro-grams such as these touch all our Sailorsand Marines and their family members."

NEX Patuxent River General Manag-er Cathie Reihl said shopping at the NEXis a win-win for everyone. "Shopperswho visit the Exchange in person or on-line actually help make our militarycommunity a better place to live andwork," said Reihl, who is also a militaryfamily member and has been an NEXpatron for more than 30 years.

"Our service members are our stock-holders," she said. "By shopping at theNEX and supporting this benefit, theyare also participating in funding theirquality life programs through MWR."

According to a 2012 Navy ExchangeService Command, or NEXCOM, newsrelease, NEX stores worldwide receivedan overall American Customer Satisfac-tion Index survey rating of 83; retail in-dustry average is 76.

In fact, 84 percent of Navy Exchangesworldwide scored 80 or higher and the

remaining 16 percent scored between 70and 79.

Michael Conner, NEXCOM's vicepresident of marketing insights, said theACSI survey allows NEX to see if the ar-eas being focused on, such as merchan-dise selection, are working based on in-creasing or decreasing scores.

"In contrast, it also shows us the ar-eas we still need to work on, such asproblem resolution," he said.

Navy Exchange contributes to MWR programs

See NEX, Page 9

By Allison JohnsonAtlantic Test RangesCommunications Support

A Naval Air System’s Command,or NAVAIR, employee and his wifeare preparing a puppy for a job thatwill take canine companionship tonew levels.

Dan Skelley, chief engineer forNAVAIR's Air Vehicle Modificationand Instrumentation at NAS Patux-ent River, and his wife, Diane, areraising and training a service dog forthe Canine Companions for Inde-pendence, also known as CCI, pro-gram. While the organization has along track record of providing dis-abled individuals with service dogs,CCI has a targeted effort for injuredservice members: the WoundedWarrior Initiative.

After an extensive applicationprocess, the Skelleys opened theirhome to an 8-week-old puppynamed Oxford in February 2011.Their motivation to undertake thiseffort is the increased need for serv-

ice dogs to be placed with America'swounded warriors.

Under the Skelley's care, Oxford,a Golden Retriever/Labrador mix,will undergo basic training, learningup to 20 simple commands. Hemust be able to come when called,use the restroom on command, andrecognize the difference betweenwork and play.

Additionally, Oxford must be so-cialized and be comfortable in amuch wider array of situations thana typical pet. As part of his training,Oxford is exposed to as manysounds, sights and smells as possi-ble. The Skelleys work to build Ox-ford's confidence in all environ-ments, such as the workplace,movie theaters and restaurants.

"It's hard to have a bad daywhen I get to bring Oxford to work,"

Skelley said of the days with Ox-ford in his office.

Once the Skelleys complete Ox-ford's basic training and socializa-tion, he will return to CCI for ad-vanced training in Medford, N.Y.Advanced training includes learn-

ing skills, such as turning a lightswitch on and off, opening doors,bringing in groceries, retrievingclothes, alerting the deaf to audiblecues, such as door bells and smokealarms and many other tasks a dis-abled person would not be able todo alone.

CCI sets the bar high for its serv-ice dogs. It takes a very special apti-tude and temperament to completethe advanced training and becomeone of the company’s canine com-panions. Even after the basic train-ing and socialization, many dogs donot make it through the program.

"A lot of dogs will not make itthrough the advanced training, butmy wife and I are hopeful for Ox-ford," Skelley said.

When paired with a disabledperson, a dog must be prepared toface any life situation. Service dogsneed to be free from any fears orphobias, such as loud noises,streets, crosswalks, traffic, ram-bunctious children, balloons and

NAVAIR engineerprepares dog to serve

U.S. Navy photo by Noel Hepp

Dan Skelley with Oxford, a service dog Skelley and his wife,Diane, have been training for the Canine Companions for In-dependence program.See Dog, Page 8

August is NationalEye Exam Month

NEX contributions to NAS Patuxent River MWR

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Photo and story byConnie HempelNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

They are volunteers, and a linkbetween the command and familiesproviding valuable information tokeep both groups in-the-know.They are your ombudsmen, and atNAS Patuxent River, the group re-cently named a new assembly chairand a new coordinator.

"I'm excited to get started andhelp the ombudsmen on the base,"said the new ombudsmen assemblychair, Kris Fromme. Michelle Stub-blefield has been named new om-budsman coordinator.

Ombudsmen are appointed bythe commanding officer and aretrained to disseminate informationboth up and down the chain ofcommand. They can assist familieswith locating resources and obtain-ing referrals to professionals for fi-nancial or emotional situations.They are also there for those whojust want to meet other people inthe area. Each command has anombudsman, who can be locatedby calling the Fleet and Family Sup-port Center at 301-757-1861.

"We do a better job of taking careof our Sailors when we also take careof their families," said Capt. BenShevchuk, NAS Patuxent River exec-utive officer. "We rely on our om-budsmen, who are outside the tra-ditional chain of command, and

give them direct access to leader-ship so they can advocate for bothfamilies and Commanders. Theircommunication and service aregreat benefits to us all."

Fromme has been the ombuds-man for Air Test and EvaluationSquadron (HX) 21 for almost twoyears. Being a 15-year Navy spouseand mother of two, she and her fam-ily have experienced all facets of theNavy lifestyle, from assignments inrecruiting, and shore and sea com-mands, to enduring separationscaused by deployments. Frommehas also been part of family readi-ness groups—a support network ofpersonnel from key support services

such as Fleet and Family SupportCenters, chapel and the school liai-son officer—at previous bases.

"We have done so much and I'veseen all parts of the Navy," she said.

As the assembly chair she is re-sponsible for scheduling ombuds-men training and organizing themonthly assembly meetings, eachof which includes a guest speaker.Fromme said the guest speaker isusually selected based on concernsombudsmen hear from families.

"If one ombudsman is present-ed with an issue by one family, thenit's probably an issue that otherfamilies may experience.That's whyit's important to talk to your om-

budsman," Fromme said.Stubblefield added that com-

mand ombudsmen are essentialbecause they ensure the needs ofSailors and their families are beingmet, which in turn improves mis-sion readiness.

"They are usually the first in lineto actually witness and address thestressful and often overwhelmingchallenges the military lifestyle canpresent, and they can assist in a va-riety of ways," she said.

Because ombudsmen haveopen communication with the basecommanding officer, executive offi-cer and command master chief,leadership is made aware of issues

families aboard the installation maybe experiencing and can makechanges, and families get commandinformation that may not be readilyavailable to them.

"It is important families haveregular communication with theircommand ombudsman so they areprivy to such information and canmake suggestions that could poten-tially help themselves or other fam-ilies," Stubblefield said.

Stubblefield comes with a strongmilitary background, having grownup with a Navy dad, then joining theNavy and being a 10-year Navyspouse. She has also been an om-budsman for two commands,served on a family readiness groupboard, and has been the Presidentof VP-1's Spouse Club in WhidbeyIsland, Wash.

As the NAS Patuxent River Om-budsman Coordinator, Stubblefieldis responsible for training new com-mand ombudsmen, providing on-going advanced training and serv-ing as an adviser and consultant tothe ombudsmen.

Stubblefield said her goal is forthe command ombudsmen to berich in resources and highlyknowledgeable about NAS Patux-ent River.

"This will allow the families—and commands—to reap the bene-fits in ways that make SouthernMaryland a wonderful place to live,work and play," she said.

For more information about theombudsmen program on NASPatuxent River, contact Stubblefieldat 301-757-1861 or [email protected].

Ombudsmen assembly gets new chair, coordinator

Michelle Stubblefield, left, and Kris Fromme are volunteer ombudsman leaders who canhelp be voices and advocates for both families and their home commands.

U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger

Capt. Ben Shevchuk, NAS Patuxent River executive officer, presents ChiefEngineman (Surface Warfare) Philip J. Clawson with a Navy and MarineCorps Commendation Medal, Aug. 17. According to the award citation,Clawson earned the medal for meritorious service as NAS Patuxent RiverPort Operations Chief from July 2010 to August 2012.

Navy and Marine CorpsCommendation Medal awarded

By NAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

In accordance with ComprehensiveEnvironmental Response, Compensa-tion and Liability Act, NAS Patuxent Riv-er invites public comment on the Pro-posed Remedial Action Plan, or PRAP, atEnvironmental Restoration Program Site5 (Operable Unit 5), Disposal Site nearPine Hill Run until Sept. 20. A publicmeeting is also scheduled for 6 p.m.Wednesday at the Frank Knox Building,Bldg. 2189 Room 100, to present thePRAP for Site 5 and to answer questions.

Comments may be written andmailed with a postmark date of Sept. 20to any of the following points of contact:

NAS Public Affairs OfficerAttn: Gary Younger22268 Cedar Point Rd.Bldg. 409 Room 204Patuxent River, MD 20670-1154

U.S. EPA Region IIIAttn: S. Andrew SochanskiHazardous Site Cleanup Division 3HS131650 Arch St.Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029

Maryland Departmentof the EnvironmentAttn: Rick GrillsFederal Facilities DivisionHazardous Waste Program1800 Washington Blvd. Ste. 645Baltimore, MD 21230-1719

Remedial investigation findings andremoval action results for Site 5 indicatethere are no unacceptable risks to hu-man health or the environment; there-fore, no further action for soil and no ac-tion for sediment and surface water areproposed for Site 5.

The public is encouraged to com-ment on this PRAP. The final remedy forSite 5 will be implemented only after thepublic comment period has ended. Analternative remedy may be selected onlyafter all comments have been receivedfrom the public. Relevant environmentaldocuments for Site 5 are available for re-view at either of the NAS Patuxent RiverLibrary or St. Mary's County Public Li-brary, Lexington Park Branch.

For more information, contact thePublicAffairsOfficerat301-757-6748from8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Fri-day, excluding federal holidays.

Public comment periodfor restoration site opens

Volunteers ensureSailors, familiesneeds are met

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By Command MasterChief WilliamLloyd-OwenNAS Patuxent RiverCommand Master Chief

I will never understandthe phenomenon that turnsusually mild-mannered, law-abiding, intelligent peopleinto discourteous, impoliteand downright dangerousspeed demons when they getbehind the wheel.

Ihavedriveninsomeofthebusiest cites in the world—New York City, Chicago, LosAngeles, Seattle, Naples, SanJuan, Sydney, Seville, Cadiz,Naha and Manama—and inthe short time I have beenback in Southern Maryland Ihave been amazed that ourown area rivals any of the pre-viously mentioned major me-tropolises in terms of sheer"hurry-uped-ness."

Just this morning, I had acar speed by me on Route 235doing in excess of 60 mph. AsI pulled up to the next stop-light, wouldn't you know it,there it was at the light as well,along with another car thathad just passed me as if I weresitting still. As the lightchanged, the two raced offagain as if a green flag hadbeen dropped at Le Mans. I

watched with some amuse-ment as they were once againcaught at another red light;and once again I pulled upalongside them. For all theirrushing, they were no fartheralong in their morning com-mute than I.

While speeding is never agood idea, it is all the morehazardous here on base. Noone will deny our base infra-structure has not grown at thesame rate as our ever morehealth-conscious population.As a result we have an in-creasing number of mo-torists, bike riders, joggersand pedestrians all sharingour inundated roads; muchmore so than we do off-base.It is for this reason above allothers that we need to be ex-tra careful while driving onbase. This means following

speed limits (35 unless other-wise posted),obeying stopsigns and crosswalk signals,not changing lanes within 200feet of a gate sentry post (trustme, the concrete and steelbollards will not give way)and for goodness sake, put-ting away those cell phones!

I am sure many of you arenodding in agreement as tohow everyone else on theroad has lost their minds asyou putter home at "DrivingMiss Daisy" speeds. If this isthe case, I ask that you re-evaluate. I, for one, am notgoing to pontificate as thoughI have never been guilty oftransgressing a traffic ordi-nance—or two—myself.

It is for this reason that Inow tune my satellite radioonto the "Chill" station whenI am commuting, and why Imake a conscious decision tojust slow down, or to letsomeone into my lane aheadof me; experience—and a fewpast tickets—has taught methat constantly being in arush never gets anyone any-where anytime sooner--ex-cept for maybe an early grave.It is always better to get some-where late than to not getthere at all.

Drive safe out there matesand AVAG'DAY.

What’s the rush?Commentary

By Brian SeraileNAWCAD Communications Support

Thirteen engineers and scientists reacheda career milestone last week as they were in-ducted into the Naval Air Systems Command,or NAVAIR, Fellows program.

NAVAIR CommanderVice Adm. David Ar-chitzel delivered the keynote address and wel-comed the 13 newly selected Fellows Aug. 16during a video conference linking NAS Patux-ent River and NWS China Lake, Calif.

In his address, Architzel talked about theimportance of mentors.

"At NAVAIR, we believe that mentors makea difference," he said. "They make a differencein our organization, in our Navy and in theworld."

Architzel encouraged every member of theworkforce to participate in formal or informalmentoring programs because he said it is aproven method for developing future leaders.

"I'm fortunate that I received such men-torship over my time in the Navy from somevery inspirational leaders and mentors andreceived some critical leadership assignmentsas a result throughout my career in the Navy,"he said.

The last original Esteemed Fellow Dr.James Sheehy, who was inducted in 2000,served as the ceremony emcee agreed withArchitzel on the importance of mentoring.

"We are all about paying back, and payingback is mentoring, serving on committeesand being a technical resource for the com-mand," said Sheehy, who is now the ChiefTechnology Officer for the Naval Aviation En-terprise.

"The NAVAIR Fellows reach out and toucheverywhere throughout the command, even

though you may not know it," said LyndaGustavsen, who serves on the Fellows Admin-istrative Board. "They may not advertiseacross their chest 'Fellow,' but they are every-where."

When the program started in 2000 as theNAVAIR Research and Engineering FellowsProgram, it was a way to honor engineers andscientists for their efforts, contributions andaccomplishments that are "instrumental inmaintaining the outstanding professionalreputation for which the NAVAIR engineering

and scientific ranks are noted and sought af-ter," according to the NAVAIR Fellows Guide-book.

When the program expanded later, it wasrenamed "NAVAIR Fellows" so engineers andscientists from competencies outside of 4.0and 5.0 could compete for selection and berecognized for their areas of expertise, Sheehysaid.

Fellows are selected in even-numberedyears, and Associate Fellows are selected inodd-numbered years.

Esteemed Fellows have a continuousrecord of distinguished technical contribu-tions and accomplishments prior to becom-ing and while serving as a NAVAIR Fellow. Se-lection to this level is based on a majority voteof current NAVAIR Esteemed Fellows partici-pating in the selection meeting.

The Fellows Administration Board releasesthe announcement for candidates and theentire body of active Fellows and Esteemedfellows reviews and rates all packages.

Fellows who are active but not contribut-ing, or have moved to a management positionand are no longer doing research, are movedto an inactive list.

Naval AirWarfare Center Aircraft Division,or NAWCAD, Commander Rear Adm. RandyMahr thanked the families, co-workers andthe "supporting cast of many who havehelped us all reach this point."

"What you do every day takes care of theSailors and the Marines, the Airmen and theSoldiers and their families," he said.

The 2012 Fellows are:Systems and Engineering Department

(AIR-4.1) RicharRichard Jd Johnsonohnson and H.WH.WayneWayneWill-ill-hitehite

Propulsion and Power Engineering (Air4.4) WWilliam Rilliam Reareardondon

Avionics Department (AIR-4.5) JJohnohnAsvAsvestasestas, Linda M, Linda Mullen, Frullen, Frank Narank Narducciducci andLeon SLeon Smithmith

Weapons and Energetics Department(AIR-4.7) MMarartin Mtin Minthorninthorn and RRoberobert Pyket Pyke

Research and Intelligence Department(AIR-4.12) DDing Hing Huanguang

Integrated Systems Evaluation, Experi-mentation andTest Department (AIR-5.1) BrBrii--an Markoan Markowichwich and MMichael Marichael Martortoranoano

Range Department (AIR-5.2) DDaniel Saniel Skel-kel-leyley

NAVAIR Fellows Program inducts 13 scientists, engineers

U.S. Navy photo by Noel Hepp

Thirteen scientists and engineers were inducted into the NAVAIR FellowsProgram during a ceremony Aug. 16 at NAS Patuxent River. From left, NAW-CAD Commander Rear Adm. Randy Mahr, NAVAIR Deputy Assistant Com-mander for Research and Engineering Jesse McCurdy, and NAVAIR DeputyCommander Kal Leikach; Fellows William Reardon, Daniel Skelley, LeonSmith, Ding Huang, Brian Markowich, Kevin Birney (accepting for JohnAsvestas), Linda Mullen and Frank Narducci; and NAVAIR Commander ViceAdm. David Architzel.

By Brian SeraileNAWCAD Communications Support

When he was inducted more than adecade ago, he didn't realize he'd be the lastone standing, but during the annual NavalAir Systems Command, or NAVAIR, Fellowsinduction ceremony last week, the only orig-inal Esteemed Fellow remaining served wason stage as the ceremony emcee.

Dr. James Sheehy, Chief Technology Offi-cer for the Naval Aviation Enterprise, beganhis career as a Navy scientist in 1985 in theVi-sion Laboratory.

"I am the only remaining original Es-teemed Fellow," he said in a recent interview."Everyone else was smart enough to retire,"he added jokingly.

As one of four Esteemed Fellows inductedin 2000 when the program first began, Shee-hy and Drs. Larry Stoll and Bob Smith, andTom Lawrence were given the task of estab-lishing the architecture of the program.

After the first four Esteemed Fellows wereselected, they met every couple weeks andgradually built the program, along with theselection criteria and levels as defined in theguidebook, Sheehy said.

"We grew it in a very structured manner,and we had some strict guide rules," Sheehysaid.

Associate Fellows are not to exceed 3 per-cent of the engineering population and havea minimum of 10 years experience workingfor NAVAIR.

Last year, 42 associate Fellows were in-ducted.

The full Fellow is limited to the top .75percent of the engineering population andmust have at least 15 years of experience withinternational recognition.The Esteemed Fel-low is selected from the ranks of the full Fel-lows and is limited to the top .25 percent ofthe engineering population.

First NAVAIR Fellowwelcomes new inductees

U.S. Navy photo by Jennifer Neal

Dr. James Sheehy, Chief Technolo-gy Officer for the Naval Aviation En-terprise, is the only remaining origi-nal NAVAIR Esteemed Fellow.

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All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center,Building 2090 on Bundy Road, unless otherwise noted. Tomake reservations or to volunteer call 301-342-4911.

HHours of Oours of OperperationationMMondayonday-Thursday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..m.FrFridayiday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m..m.

Play groupThursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Outdoor kiddie poolMoms, dads and caregivers are invited to bring children for

playtime and meeting other military families. The play groupis for children ages 0 through preschool. Open to all militaryfamilies.

Résumé-writing workshopAug. 23, 1-4 p.m.This program explores many different trends and tech-

niques for writing the best résumé possible. Don't get passedover because your résumé is lacking. Seating is limited.

SAPR victim advocate trainingAug. 27-31, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.A victim advocate is a trained volunteer who provides ef-

fective and appropriate support and guidance for victims ofsexual assault. This training prepares volunteers for the initialcontact with victims and helps them through the investigative,medical and judicial processes victims opt to pursue.

Insurance needsAug. 29, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.This class takes a common-sense approach to discussing

the different types of insurance products available to help onemanage the risk of potential losses.

Suicide-prevention trainingAug. 30, 9-10 a.m.This program is designed to raise awareness about the is-

sues surrounding suicide. Learn how to identify the warningsigns, how to respond to a suicidal person and get informationon local resources.

SAPR Advocate TrainingSept. 17-20, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.A victim advocate is a trained volunteer who provides ef-

fective and appropriate support and guidance for victims ofsexual assault.This training will prepare volunteers for the ini-tial contact with victims and help them through the investiga-tive, medical and judicial processes that they opt to pursue.Open to active-duty military and DoD civilians.

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Drill Hall gymnasium floor closedSept. 4-30The Drill Hall gymnasium floor will be closed for its annual

floor refinishing project. The basketball, racquetball and vol-leyball courts, and the family-friendly fitness center will notbe open during the project.

The bowling center, indoor pool, free weight room, life cir-cuit center, total body fitness center, cardio fitness room, lock-er rooms, gear issue and administration offices within DrillHall will remain open.

NDW Defenders of Freedom Appreciation DaySept. 22; rain date, Sept. 29Six Flags in Largo, Md.Exclusive use of the park for Naval District Washington

ticket holders. A Lynyrd Skynyrd concert and a day at Six Flagsfor $20. The event is open to all DoD civilians and militarypersonnel. The first 5,000 tickets sold are eligible for amuse-ment park entrance and concert. After 5,000, tickets will onlybe for the amusement park.

The NDW region would like to show its appreciation forthe people who support and defend this country. Tickets canbe purchased at the ITT ticket office. For more information,call 301-342-3648.

Youth bowling league registrationSaturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Drill Hall Bowling CenterAges 4-20 can now register for the Pax River USBC Youth

program at the bowling center. A parent meeting for partici-pants ages 17 and younger is Aug. 25. Base access is required.For more information, contact Kelly Davis at 301-904-2990 orDoug Cissell at 301-481-5211.

Abbey Road on the RiverAug. 30 to Sept. 3, National HarborDiscover your inner Beatle. Get tickets now for the world's

largest Beatles-inspired music festival at http://arotrdc.eventbrite.com. Use promo code: 114PAX at checkout and re-ceive 40 percent off ticket prices and a special military rate of$109 per night at the Gaylord National Resort and ConventionCenter in National Harbor, Md.

Junior club championshipAug. 25-26, Cedar Point Golf CourseThis tournament is for authorized family members ages

6-17. Cost is $30 for 18-hole players, $25 for nine-hole players,and $20 for five- and six-hole players. Division placement isbased on ability. Divisions consist of: 18-hole, nine hole, six-hole and five-hole.

Light of DayAug. 30, 6:15-7 a.m.River's Edge Catering and Conference Center

Come join us for a sunrise event at the River's Edge. Thiswill be an inspirational kick-off event for Suicide PreventionMonth. Listen to a personal story of survival as proof that lifeis worth living. For more information, contact Twila Kopani-asz at 301-342-4370.

MWR Aloha Summer Luau and Pig RoastRegister by Aug. 31Sept. 8, 6-10 p.m., MWR Beach HouseAloha, E Komo Mai! The MWR Special Events team is

transforming the beaches of the Patuxent River into a tropicalparadise. Join us for food, live music, dancing and a laid back,relaxed atmosphere only the islands can inspire featuringmusic from Unity Reggae Band and a performance from Au-thentic Polynesian dancers. Buffet includes roast pig, pulledpork barbecue, teriyaki chicken skewers, vegetable fried rice,vegetarian spring rolls, vegetable stir fry, dessert, a tropicalfruit display and more. Cost is $18 for adults, $10 for childrenages 6-11, and free for children ages 5 and younger. Registerat the MWR ITT Office in Building 2655 on Cedar Point Roadby Aug. 31. Sponsored by Lincoln Military Housing.

Intramural fall sports meetingsSept. 4-6 and 10, 1 p.m.Drill Hall Bowling CenterOrganizational meetings for fall intramural sports team

representatives are on the following dates: bowling leagues,Sept. 4; softball, Sept. 5; volleyball, Sept. 6; and in-line hockey,Sept. 10.

Intramural programs are open to active-duty, reserve andretired military and family, and fitness and sports membersand family. To participate, call the Fitness and Sports Officeat 301-757-3943.

Drill Hall gymnasium floor closedSept. 4-30The Drill Hall gymnasium floor will be closed for its annual

floor refinishing project. The basketball, racquetball and vol-leyball courts, and the family-friendly fitness center will notbe open during the project. The bowling center, indoor pool,free weight room, life circuit center, total body fitness center,cardio fitness room, locker rooms, gear issue and administra-tion offices within Drill Hall will remain open.

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The Liberty is a component of the Single Sailor Program andsponsors free and reduced-price events for NAS Patuxent RiverE1-E6 active-duty military. Civilian guests are not allowed toparticipate unless otherwise stated. For more information call301-342-4208.

End of Summer Barracks BashAug. 30, 5-8 p.m.Single or unaccompanied active-duty E1-E5 are invited to

come and enjoy free food, music and fun in your own back yard.For more information, call 301-342-3565.

Bowling with LibertySept. 10, 6-9 p.m., Drill Hall Bowling CenterCome to the bowling center and bowl for three hours as we

cover the cost! Free pizza and soda are provided until 7:30 p.m.,or until supplies run out. Open to all E1-E6 single or unaccom-panied active-duty military and one guest age 18 or older. Formore information, call 301-342-3565.

Whitewater rafting tripRegister by Sept. 7Sept. 14-16, West VirginiaTrip leaves at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 and returns Sunday evening.

Cost is $115, which includes camping, five meals, whitewaterrafting and transportation. Pre-trip meeting is 6:30 p.m. Sept.13. Register at the MWR ITT Office in Building 2655 on CedarPoint Road. For more information, call 301-342-3565.

By George E. RevoirNAS Patuxent River Safety Department

For 23 million students nationwide, the school day beginsand ends with a trip on a school bus; a trend many St. Mary’sand Calvert County public school students started this week asthe 2012-2013 school year kicked off.

With that in mind, now is the time for motorists to onceagain keep an eye out for buses and bus stops as students areboarding and exiting busses, and to be wary of school zones.

Under Maryland law, motorists approaching a school buswith its red lights flashing and stop arm extended must stop atleast 10 feet from the bus; this means all motorists approachingfrom all directions, except when the bus is stopping on a dividedhighway. Drivers who encounter a school bus stopping on theopposite side of a divided highway are not required to stop.Lanes of a divided highway are clearly separated by a divider,such as concrete barriers or grass medians. Motorists convictedof violating Maryland’s school bus stopping law face a $250 fine,a loss of five points on the driver’s record and a 60-day licensesuspension.

Motorist must also be mindful of the school-zone speed lim-it of 15 miles per hour. Failure to follow the speed limit in aschool zone carries variable monetary fines and a loss of threepoints on the driver’s record.

Remember, it’s not uncommon for a child to forget there istraffic and then dart out into the middle of the street. Schoolchildren, parents and crossing guards depend on all citizens tobe vigilant and drive cautiously.

For more information on school safety, visit the School BusSafety link under theTraffic Safety Information Center on Mary-land’s MVA highway safety website at www.co.saint-marys.md.us/dpw/nonpublicschools.asp.

Back-to-schooltraffic keepsdrivers vigilant

Photos and story byShannon SlaughterNAWCAD Public Affairs Intern

Nestled along Molls Cove of the St.Mary's River, in a corner of theWebsterOutlying Field Annex of NAS PatuxentRiver, sits a simple complex of build-ings that make up U. S. Coast GuardStation St. Inigoes.

Dedicated in 1976, the station isone of six under the control of CoastGuard Sector Baltimore, which is re-sponsible for all operations in the Po-tomac River, middle and upper Chesa-peake Bay and the Delaware Canal.

The 41 active-duty military mem-bers and 18 reservists of Station St. Ini-goes exhibit bravery, determinationand enthusiasm when conductingtheir multi-mission responsibilitywhich include search and rescue;ports, waterways and coastal security;enforcement of laws and treaties; ma-rine environmental protection, andrecreational boating safety.

Other missions include search andrescue support to NAS Patuxent Riverand its tenant test and evaluation facil-ities, presidential security operations,and liquid natural gas tanker protec-tion.

"For these efforts and others, Sta-tion St. Inigoes has twice been theproud recipient of the Sumner KimballReadiness Award," said Senior ChiefBoatswains Mate Philip M. Robinson,Coast Guard Station St. Inigoes officerin charge.

Coast Guard units earn the KimballAward by demonstrating an extraordi-nary state of readiness in administra-tion, operations, maintenance andtraining during a rigorous inspection.

This honor, combined with the skilland diligence of the staff, truly help thestation live up to its motto, "Guardiansof the Potomac."

The multi-talented men andwomen, who operate Station St. Ini-goes, dedicate each day to ensuringthe safety and security of the citizensunder their jurisdiction.

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devote their time to a diverse array oftasks including training, operations,maintenance of their boats and build-ings, search and rescue, safety inspec-tions and law enforcement.

A familiar presence on the waters ofthe Patuxent and Potomac rivers inSouthern Maryland, Coast Guard Sta-tion St. Inigoes patrols the largest andsouthernmost section of Coast GuardSector Baltimore. Also, Station St. Ini-goes ensures fishing and recreationalboats maintain a 500-yard bertharound the Liquefied Natural Gas Ter-minal and nuclear power plant inCalvert County.

"We have four boats, three 25-footsmall response boats and one 41-footutility boat," said Machinery Techni-cian 1st Class Matt Koll. "We're outthere every day."

Most patrols leave from the stationon Webster Field or from the WestBasin on NAS Patuxent River. They area familiar presence on the installation,and in and around St. Mary's County,always selflessly serving their Countrywhile upholding their core values ofHonor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty.

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announcement advertised, call ComprintInc., at 301-670-2503. Tell them you want itin the Tester.

Tri-Forces Triathlon ClinicSunday, 10 a.m. to noonNorth Beach, Md.This clinic is designed to get you more

informed and prepared for the Tri-ForcesTriathlon on Sept. 29. Learn race strategiesand approaches, gear options, bike mount-ing and dismounting, pacing, practice andreview open water strategies and skills onthe event course. Cost is $50 until Fridayand $60 thereafter. Register at www.Piran-ha-Sports.com/Race251.aspx. For more in-formation, contact Jess Manning [email protected] or 302-598-3856.

Community Emergency ResponseTeam training

Wednesday and Sept. 5, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m.

Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, Building 72The Community Emergency Response

Team training is provided free of charge by"Serve DC's" to better prepared residents torespond to emergencies in their communi-ties. When emergencies occur and 1st re-sponders cannot respond, CERT memberscan provide immediate, critical assistancefor family, neighbors or other victims, andcan help organize spontaneous volunteersat a disaster site, until help arrives. Seats arelimited. To register, call 202-767-0450.

Interfaith Prayer BreakfastSept. 11, 7-8 a.m., Building 401 social hall

All are invited to attend the base chapel'sFourth Annual prayer breakfast, "Remem-bering September 11." This event is an in-clusive, non-denominational prayer timefor our nation. A free breakfast is provided.For more information, contact ReligiousPrograms Specialist 2nd ClassThomas Har-rald at 301-342-3811.

Influenza vaccinationsStarting Aug. 27, active-duty military can

get their flu vaccine from 8-11:30 a.m. or12:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at theNaval Health Clinic Preventive MedicineDepartment. The vaccine will also be avail-able for active-duty military at Center StageTheater from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 17-18,from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 19, and from 8a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 1-3. Eligible beneficiariescan get their vaccine starting Aug. 27 from7:30 a.m. to noon or from 1-4 p.m. in the im-munization clinic. TRICARE beneficiariescan also receive the vaccine from aTRICAREretail network pharmacy at no cost. To finda participating pharmacy, call 877-363-1303.For more information, call the clinic's in-fluenza phone line at 301-342-7894.

Exceptional Family MemberProgram

This is a DoD program that addresses thespecial needs of military families. Sailorswho have an Exceptional Family Memberwith special needs, such as a medical or ed-ucational disability, should enroll in theEFMP so the Navy can do its part in caringthrough appropriate assignments and pro-viding information and referral resources.

Clinical counseling servicesFleet and Family Support Center clinical

counseling services can improve the qualityof life of service members and their family

members by addressing the stressors facingtoday's military. Stress can be caused bysuch things, as family hardships, maritalconflicts, parent and child issues, moneyconcerns, frequent moves, health and envi-ronmental factors and other difficulties. Tomake an appointment, call 202-685-6019.

Financial counseling servicesFleet and Family Services Personal Fi-

nancial Educators can help people take con-trol of their finances, reduce money-relatedstress and overcome the financial challengesof military life. To make an appointment,contact Jim Walsh at 301-342-5442.

St. Mary's County governmentoffices holiday hours

St. Mary's County government offices,Senior Activity Centers and the three St.Mary's County libraries are closed Sept. 3 inobservance of Labor Day. The St. AndrewsLandfill and six convenience centers, andthe St. Mary's Transit System will not oper-ate Sept. 3, and there will also be no MealsonWheels deliveries. Normal hours and op-erations resume Sept. 4.

We're ready. Are you?"Are what?" you're asking. Find out in

September with the launch of Ready Navy.

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By Paula A. PaigeAir 1.0 Program Man-agement Public Affairs

The Navy and industrypartner General DynamicsAdvanced Information Sys-tems marked the milestoneproduction of a key computersystem used in naval aircraftduringavisittothecompany'sBloomington, Minn., plantAug. 2.

Under the Advanced Mis-sion Computer and Displaysprogram, or AMC&D, GeneralDynamicsAdvancedInforma-tion Systems has now deliv-ered the 1,500th AMC, includ-ing the 1,000th Type 3 AMC,which are used to replace ag-ing AYK-14 systems on majorNavy aircraft platforms.

Capt. Tracy Barkhimer,program manager for the AirCombat Electronics office(PMA-209), which managesproduction of the AMC&D,hailed the importance of thesystem to the Navy.

"The General Dynamicsmissioncomputershavebeenand continue to be extremelyversatile and highly reliablesystems for our fleet users,"Barkhimersaid."Theyprovidemission computing capabili-ties for many major naval air-

craft platforms. The AYK-14missioncomputersintheF/A-18A-Ds, E-2Cs, and SH-60Bsare still in service and havebeen for more than 35 years,while AMC&D products areentering their 10th year ofservice."

The AMC&D system iscurrently used on the AV-8BHarrier, the F/A-18A-D Hor-net, the E-2D Advanced

Hawkeye, the F/A-18E/F Su-per Hornet and the EA-18GGrowler. On the F/A-18E/Fand EA-18G, the AMC&D sys-tem replaces legacy AYK-14MissionComputersandagingCRT Displays with integratedAdvanced Mission Comput-ers,networkswitchesandhighresolution displays.

The AMC&D system rep-resents a new generation in

computing capability fornaval aviation, Navy officialssaid. Where the AYK-14 sys-tems were limited to dataprocessing, the AMC&D sys-tems bring orders of magni-tude increases in processingperformance and memory,display and video processingcapability and high-speednetworks to the fleet. By inte-grating mission and imageprocessing into a single sys-tem, the AMC&D computersenable pilots and aircrew toidentify, track and designatetargets in ways that could notbe done with the older AYK-14 systems.

In addition, with the in-clusion of high-speed net-works, high-definition im-ages can be transferred be-tween systems and stored forlater evaluation. On a morebasic level, the AMC&D is anopen-architecture system ca-pable of drawing on the latestcommercial processing, net-working and software devel-opmenttechnologiesavailable(think Google and Androidplatforms), unlike the AYK-14systems that used Navyuniquearchitecturesandwerelimited by government fund-ing for advancements.

MikeTweed-Kent,GeneralDynamicsAdvancedInforma-

tion Systems vice presidentand general manager of theMission Integration Systemsdivision, said the milestoneAMC&D production high-lighted the importance of thecompany's ongoing relation-ship supporting the Navy.

"General Dynamics hasproduced this core system formore than 10 years and we'reproudtobepartneredwiththeNavy as they continue to en-

hance their situational aware-ness and combat systems ca-pabilities," Tweed-Kent said."AMC is built on a well-de-fined open systems architec-ture, allowing for rapid inser-tion of mission-specific tech-nologies at lower costs. Welook forward to many moreyears of delivering high-per-formance avionics hardwareand software to Navywarfighters."

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Navy marks milestone production of key aircraft computer system

Courtesy photo from General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems

Wearing anti-static smocks to prevent electrostat-ic discharges, from left, Vicki Nagle, deputy inte-grated project team lead for the Advanced MissionComputer and Displays program in the Air CombatElectronics Program Office (PMA-209), and Capt.Tracy Barkhimer, PMA-209 program manager, ex-amine a computer circuit card for an AdvancedMission Computer with Brian Schubloom Sr., man-ufacturing manager for General Dynamics Ad-vanced Information Systems, during a visit to thecompany's plant in Bloomington, Minn.

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By Lt. Cmdr. "Sonny" TizonNaval Health Clinic Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

The Naval Health Clinic Patuxent Rivercelebrated the 65th birthday of the NavyMedical Service Corps on Aug. 1 with themost "seasoned" former Navy MSC Officer,Capt. Frederick McDonald, NHC PatuxentRiver's commanding officer, and the Clinic'syoungest Navy MSC Officer, physician's as-sistant Lt. j.g. Amanda McMillan, cutting theceremonial birthday cake.

"It is a privilege to serve our Navy as a Med-ical Service Corps Officer and I'm honored tocarry on the proud legacy of MSC Officers,past and present," McMillan said.

McMillan is a recent graduate from theBaylor College of Medicine in Houston andwas commissioned a Medical Service CorpsOfficer in March.

Since its establishment on Aug. 4, 1947,the men and women of the Navy MSC haveserved in times of peace and war, at home,overseas and on the front lines. In the begin-ning, there were only four sections: medical

supply and administration, medical alliedsciences, Optometry and Pharmacy. TheMSC has grown from 251 plank-owners,crew members of a ship in commission, to adiverse professional corps today of nearly2,900 active-duty and Reserve naval officers,representing 31 specialties of clinicians, sci-entists and administrators.

"The Medical Service Corps has scientistsconducting world-class, operationally rele-vant health and medical research solutions,clinicians providing high-quality patient careto warfighters in the battlefield and medicaltreatment facilities around the world, and ad-ministrators leading the way in maintainingthe health and wellness of our fighting forcesand beneficiaries. Wherever MSCs are need-ed, they work globally to build medical capa-bility," said the Director of the Medical ServiceCorps, Rear Adm. Eleanor Valentin, in her65th birthday message.

Deploying around the world and serving inharm's way, Navy MSC officers provide rele-vant and critically important services toSailors, Marines, Soldiers and Airmen, as wellas coalition partners throughout the world.

Navy Medical Service Corps celebrates 65 years

U.S. Navy photo by Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Jheyson Giraldo

Physician's Assistant Lt. j.g. Amanda McMillan, right, examines HospitalCorpsmen 2nd Class Mathew Davis during a routine medical exam at theNaval Health Clinic Patuxent River military medicine clinic.

By Al KanissGuest contributor

There are a lot of reasonsto feel stressed these days: toomuch work, too little time,uncertainty about the future,other people's unreasonableexpectations of you, and ofcourse, change, change andmore change. One of the bigcauses of stress is feelingpowerless.

I'm sure we've all had ex-periences such as being lateand stuck in a traffic jam, feel-ing trapped in a job we didn'tlike, or having a sickness orinjury that kept us from per-forming our normal activities.

The thing to keep in mindabout feeling powerless is younever really are; you can al-ways choose the way you lookat a situation, that is, your at-titude. Many people in theBible went through verytough times and did just that.

The person I think of firstis Joseph. His brothers hatedhim. When they got the op-portunity—out of their fa-ther's sight—they threw himin a pit and planned to leavehim there to die. Theychanged their minds, though,and sold him into slavery,never expecting to see himagain. Even as a slave, Josephhad a good attitude andworked diligently. Then hisboss' wife falsely accused himof attacking her, for which hewas sent to prison. Josephspent years in prison untilGod set up the circumstances

for him to become primeminister. Was Josephstressed? Sure, but he justmade the best of each situa-tion and trusted in God to gethim through his difficulttimes.

Another person whochose his attitude was Job. Hewas one of the wealthiestmen in the Bible. But in a brieftime, all of his 10 childrendied, he lost all his wealth andhe lost his health. Talk aboutstress! But he chose to have agodly attitude, understandingthat we can receive bad aswell as good at the hand ofGod. Eventually, his wealthand health were restored, andhe even had 10 more chil-dren.

If anyone had a reason tobe stressed due to feelingpowerless, it was Jesus. As ayoung man in His early 30s,His father arranged for him todie the cruelest executionpossible, crucifixion, when hehadn't ever done anything

wrong. Was he scared? Yes.Could he have escaped? Ofcourse, but he chose his atti-tude by yielding to the will ofGod.

It's easy to think we haveto act a certain way becauseof circumstances. But we al-ways have a choice. We canchoose to be bitter or to for-give.We can choose to hate orto love. We can choose to bejealous and resent others whohave more than we have, orbe thankful for what we have.We can choose not to sweatthe small stuff, and considerit all small stuff. James 1:2-4tells to actually count it as joywhen we have problems,since dealing with thembuilds character.

One quote I like verymuch is from Randy Pausch,a young professor at CarnegieMelon Institute who becamefamous with his "Last Lec-ture" shortly before he died.His attitude was: "don't com-plain, just work harder."Rather than feeling power-less, like a victim, do some-thing about it. One of the bestways to stop feeling powerlessand sorry for yourself is tohelp someone less fortunatethat you. Look around, thereare many.

Hard as it is to accept,stress is self-generated. Onlyyou have the power to relieveyour stress. You can look atthe glass half empty or halffull.You always have the pow-er to choose your attitude.

Chaplain's Corner

Stress-reduction technique:Choose your attitude

Al Kaniss

unfamiliar animal life. In addition, no mat-ter what the circumstance, a service dogmust fulfill its duties 24 hours a day, sevendays a week. A service dog may remain inservice for as long as 10 years.

Skelley said, "You have to be absolutelyconfident that wherever you send him, he'llperform flawlessly."

CCI provides all of its service dogs free tothose in need.

Once a service dog passes the advancedtraining, it is paired with a partner to form acompanion team. The pairing is a special-ized process and happens over a two-weekperiod at the CCI facility on Long island.Thetrainers work to understand the personalityof each person so they can pair them with adog that matches his or her qualities, thenthey train the person on how to handle andcare for the new service dog.

One of the Skelleys' favorite anecdoteson a successful pairing comes from a May18, 2012, article in Newsday about John M.Peck, a Marine Sergeant with two combattours under his belt, who lost parts of all fourlimbs when he stepped on an explosive de-vice in Afghanistan. Peck said his new serv-ice dog Nasar was "... hyper as hell, which isfun because he has so much energy. It keepsme in good spirits. Hopefully, I can teach

him to catch a girl for me. He's the ultimateicebreaker—a chick magnet."

While the Skelleys have no input onwhom Oxford gets paired with, they thinkhis socialization at NAVAIR—being aroundaircraft, hangars and service men andwomen—might make him a particularlygood service dog for a Wounded Warrior.Like Nasar, Skelley said Oxford is a bit hyperat times.

Because of this positive experience, Skel-ley said he and his wife hope to raise anotherdog for CCI.

"It's not work, it's a blast," he said.When asked how difficult Oxford's

farewell will be, Skelley compares the expe-rience to sending his kids off to college.

"You wouldn't want them not to go, butin a way you wish it hadn't happened sosoon ... but it's the right thing to do," he said."And when Oxford graduates and is pairedwith his new partner, we will be in the audi-ence beaming like proud parents."

As "puppy raisers," the Skelleys get lotsof help from the regional CCI office in Med-ford, and the Washington, D.C., chapter.They say being a puppy raiser for CCI is nothard, it just requires a bit of time, patienceand lots of love.

Service dogs change the lives of numer-ous disabled people every day. To learnmore about volunteering for CCI, visitwww.cci.org.

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The Coast Guard, which operates under theDepartment of Homeland Security, is thenation's leading maritime law enforcementagency and has broad, multi-faceted juris-dictional authority. The Coast Guard is amaritime, military, multi-mission service,unique among the other U.S. militarybranches because it has a maritime law en-forcement mission, with jurisdiction in bothdomestic and international waters, and afederal regulatory agency mission.

Although each Coast Guard member hasa specific job title, each performs a variety ofroles. Since the station is responsible for itsown maintenance and upkeep, each mem-ber must be able to step in and do jobs out-side their specialties.

"There's a lot of variation in the job," saidMachinery Technician 1st Class DerickThrappas. "I'm a (mechanic), but being inthe Coast Guard, it's sort of like getting a newjob every three years. I can't imagine sittingbehind a desk doing the same thing everyday."

Koll agreed, "It keeps it interesting.New location, new job; it's never boring."

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By the Mentoring - ExternallyDirected Team

A NAVAIR summer intern hadthe opportunity of a lifetime whenhe spent almost a week working onone of the U.S. Navy's premium air-craft carriers.

University of Missouri Scienceand Technology student John Sta-ples, an aerospace engineeringand mechanical engineering ma-jor, spent his summer working inNAVAIR's mission systems, andthanks to his NAVAIR mentors,Howard Beaver and MichaelHeinz, the 22-year-old fulfilled hislongtime dream of working on anaircraft carrier, USS Harry S. Tru-man (CVN 75) while at sea July 15-20.

"My first impression was awe atthe sheer scale of the ship," Staplessaid. "You're standing on the pierstaring up and up and up at thishuge, floating piece of steel. All ofwhich was closely followed by anintense sense of patriotism at see-ing four and a half acres of sover-eign U.S. territory that can go any-where in the world and put ord-nance on target."

As a temporary member ofNAVAIR's Precision Approachand Landing Systems Certifica-

tion Flight Test Team, based out ofNAS Patuxent River, Stapleshelped certify USS Truman foraircraft instrument landing oper-ations up to fully automatic con-trol to touchdown.

Under the guidance of Heinz,the lead flight test engineer, andBeaver, the senior flight test engi-neer, Staples helped support the lo-gistics of executing flight tests atsea, participated in briefs and de-briefs, logged and entered data dur-ing tests and communicated datato the test team.

Life on the ship was differentfrom life back at home, Staples said,comparing it to camp.

"Never forget shower shoes," hejoked.

His most memorable experi-ence on the ship was the carrier on-board delivery, or COD, ride off.TheCOD is the type of aircraft that canferry people, mail and high-prioritycargo, such as replacement parts,on and off a naval ship, typically anaircraft carrier.

"After waiting for what seemedlike an eternity in the cramped pas-sageways of the carrier, we get thethumbs up, saying that our gloriouschariot back to civilization has ar-rived," Staples said. "So we pilethough the hatch into the alternat-ing blasts of cool sea breeze and

sweltering jet exhaust-laden air. Allthe while, all I can think of is, 'I'mon a carrier's flight deck in the mid-dle of flight ops.' "

The group huddled behind theisland while the COD was fueledand positioned on the flight deck.They were then led, single file, tothe tail door of the COD.

Staples shuffled down the nar-row aisle to the front of the aircraftand sat in one of the backward-fac-ing seats, next to Beaver.

The engines began to spool, thedoor closed, and the aircraft beganto shake, bounce and scrape down

the flight deck, Staples said."With another bounce and a

shake, I feel the launch bar hook into the catapult, and I begin to grinlike a madman. I am about to beshot off an aircraft carrier's cata-pult," he said. "With the aircrew'swarning yell, and my sweaty deathgrip on my harness, we begin the3G acceleration of the catapultstroke. After a small, stomach-churning dip, we are airborne, andfirmly in one of the coolest mo-ments of my life."

Staples' mentors said they werehappy to help make one of hisdreams come true.

"My hope is that John was leftwith an understanding of the chal-lenges and dedication our cus-tomer, the fleet, have to completetheir mission," Beaver said. "And,it's a valuable experience to buildboth his confidence and motivationto make the significant difference tothe fleet, which he is capable of."

To learn more about NAVAIR'sMentoring Program, visit https://mentoring.navair.navy.mil or con-tact Donna Belcher, NAVAIR'smentoring program manager, at301-342-5096. If you have a men-toring success story to share, con-tact Veronica Miskowski at 301-757-8391 or Lonnie Snead at 301-757-8252.

NAVAIR mentors help summer internreach dream of working on a carrier

John StaplesNAVAIR Intern

By Marcia HartProgram Executive Office for TacticalAircraft Public Affairs

The AV-8BWeapons Systems Program Of-fice (PMA-257) at NAS Patuxent River ap-pointed a new program manager during achange-of-command and retirement cere-mony Aug.10 in the base's Hangar 201.

Former Air Test and Evaluation Squadron(VX) 23 Commander Col. Charles Gray re-lieved Col. Thomas Walsh, who retired fromthe Marine Corps after 25 years of service.

"Colonel Walsh is a fearless leader," saidRear Adm. Donald Gaddis, the program exec-utive officer for Tactical Aircraft, calledPEO(T), which oversees PMA-257. "He ishardworking, steadfast and intense."

The PMA-257 program office manages thelife cycle sustainment of the AV-8B HarrierWeapon System, for the Marine Corps and itsallied partners the United Kingdom, Spainand Italy. The program engineers, procures,fields and sustains readiness and capabilityimprovements forVertical/Short TakeOff andLanding attack capability.

Gaddis thanked Walsh for his service andpraised him for his accomplishments as thePMA-257 program manager.

"He is a Marine who simply gets thingsdone and done quickly," Gaddis said.

During the ceremony, Gaddis welcomedGray into the PEO(T) fold, encouraging himto "take the lead and shape the dialogue" forthe Harrier program office.

Gray, a native of Paramonga, Peru, accept-

ed the challenge and said he has come to ap-preciate the "elegance of the AV-8B Harrier."

"This capability is not enabled by millionsof lines of software code nor by hundreds ofman years of modeling simulation efforts"Gray said.

"It is enabled by the minds, the hands, thehearts and the sweat of Marines, and theseenablers will never be matched, will never bebeaten–in peace or in war."

Gray was commissioned in the MarineCorps in May 1989 upon graduation from theUnited States Naval Academy, where heearned a Bachelor of Science degree in aero-space engineering.

Most recently, Gray was assigned in July toVX-23 as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter govern-ment flight test director. Gray was responsiblefor execution of the Developmental Test pro-gram of both the Marine Corps ShortTake OffandVertical Landing and Navy carrier variantof the F-35 Lightning II, and oversaw mile-stones, such as the first flight of the F-35B.

Gray was subsequently assigned as chieftest pilot forVX-23 in January2009 and servedas commanding officer from September 2010until March 2012. During this period, VX-23accomplished multiple aviation milestones.

Gray has accumulated more than 2,600flight hours in multiple aircraft.

Gray holds a Master of Science degreefrom the University of Tennessee and is agraduate of the U.S. Army War College fromwhich he holds a Master of Strategic Studiesdegree. His personal awards include the Mer-itorious Service Medal and Navy and MarineCorps Commendation Medal.

Ceremony marks leadershipchange for Harrier program

U.S. Navy photo by Adam Skoczylas

Col. Charles Gray, left, accepts command of the AV-8B Weapons SystemsProgram Office (PMA-257) from Col. Thomas C. Walsh during a change-of-command ceremony Aug. 10 in Hangar 201 at NAS Patuxent River.

NEX shoppers can also be satisfiedknowing they're saving an averageof 23 percent over civilian retailstores, according to this year's NEX-COM market survey.

The annual survey, done by anoutside company, compares theprices of approximately 350 brand-ed items in the NEX inventory tothose charged in other outlets, in-cluding discount stores, mass mer-chants, full-line department storesand category-killer stores, across theContinental United States andHawaii.

While 23 percent is the averagesavings for items at NEXs, shoppersactually save more because theydon't have to pay sales tax at anNEX.

The NEX also accepts manufac-turers' coupons, which can be com-bined with NEX coupons orcoupons from another Military Ex-change Service. However, the com-bined amount of the two couponscannot exceed the price of theproduct.

NEXs operate as a non-appropri-ated fund business, with 70 percentof revenues generated used to sup-port MWR programs, while the re-maining30percentisusedforrecap-italization: new stores and renova-tionsandpayingsalariesandutilities.

(Navy Exchange Service Com-mand Public Affairs contributed tothis article.)

NEXContinued from 1


By Capt. Tracy BarkhimerAir Combat ElectronicsProgram Manager

Rather than whiningabout how we're going to domore with less money or thesame with less money, I'vedecided to take inspirationfrom my father, a frugalist.

Dad turned off the lightsevery time he left a room,kept our home thermostatjust above freezing and cau-tioned us not to use too muchtoilet paper.

While I have no plans tostart monitoring my staff'stoilet-paper use, I have foundways for the Air Combat Elec-tronics Program Office (PMA-209) to be better stewards ofour citizens' tax dollars. Hereis a snapshot of some of theways we're saving money inPMA-209:

Taming the paper tigerWe've reduced costs by

printing documents double-sided—including those ubiq-uitous Power Point slides—orrecycling documents. I'veeven asked my staff to print inblackandwhitesowecansaveon purchasing color toner.

Running on fumesWith travel budgets in the

crosshairs, I've started per-sonally approving and disap-proving staff travel. I advocatefor more virtual teleconfer-ences, phone conferencesand reducing the number ofpersonnel who will attendmandatory events to the bareminimum.

Friday night litesI end my week with "Fri-

day night lites," an email tomy team recapping theweek's events, sharing up-coming activities and high-lighting a wide range of items.As a tribute to my dad, my"lites" always include a re-minder that the last peopleout of their work spaces

should close the blinds andshut off the lights. When thatperson is me, I even turn offthe printers.

Anticipating volatilityRecently, while contract-

ing for hardware procure-ments for PMA-209, we haveseen several instances inwhich the quantity of itemsoriginally solicited has variedfrom the quantities specifiedin the solicitation and pro-posal. Typically, this type ofchange requires the contrac-tor to revise or re-price itsproposal, which leads to de-lays—some significant—incontract award.

This type of event willmost likely become morecommon with the possibilityof a fiscal year 2013 Continu-ing Resolution Authority, andour current budget chal-lenges across the Navy. Ac-cordingly, we now include inevery solicitation for hard-ware a requirement for thecontractor to propose to a"range" or "step ladder"quantity.

That's what we're doing tosave money in PMA-209.What are you doing? Send mean email so we can shareideas: [email protected].

Commentary

It’s not our money anyway

Capt. Tracy Barkhimer

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By Mathew B. TullyGuest contributor

Q. HowQ. How am I supposed toam I supposed torrespond if a superespond if a superior officerior officerasks me a question and theasks me a question and thetrtruthful answuthful answer would prer would prob-ob-ably get me in trably get me in trouble?ouble?

A. If a service member issuspected of committing anoffense and is questioned bya superior or law-enforce-ment officer about his or herinvolvement in it, the sus-pect should have been in-formed of his or her options.Namely, these options, as de-scribed in the military justicesystem's "Miranda/Tempiawarning," include the rightto remain silent and the rightto counsel.

Under Rule 305 of the Mil-itary Rules of Evidence, untilsuspects are advised of theirrights, military personnelcannot begin interrogating asuspect who is in custody.Also, an interrogation cannotcommence if the interrogatoris subject to the UniformCode of Military Justice and isacting in a law-enforcementcapacity. This rule defines an"interrogation" as: "any for-mal or informal questioningin which an incriminating re-sponse is sought or is a rea-sonable consequence of suchquestioning."

Under Article 31 of theUniform Code of Military Jus-tice, a service member can-not be forced to incriminatehimself or answer any ques-tion if the answer can incrim-inate him.

If service members be-lieve the answer to a ques-tion would be self-incrimi-nating, they should invoketheir right to remain silent orto counsel. Once they dothis, questioning must im-mediately stop.

This invocation, howev-er, must be clear, accordingto the Navy-Marine CorpsCourt of Criminal Appeals,or NMCCA. For example, inthe 1999 case of U.S. v.Shiloh the NMCCA said that,"no particular words or ac-tions are required to exerciseone's right to remain silent,but its invocation must beunequivocal before ques-tioning must stop."

In Shiloh, the courtfound that a Navy dentaltechnician's statement to aNavy Criminal InvestigativeService, or NCIS, agent that,"I don't have anything tosay," was equivocal, espe-cially when considering heremained seated in a room

when his interrogators gavehim the opportunity toleave. However, the dentaltechnician's assertion that,"I want to leave," and hissubsequent departure fromthe room, were unequivocal.

Sometimes interrogatorsfail to read the Miranda/Tempia warning or ignoresuch unequivocal assertionsand continue questioningthe service member. If thishappens, any statements theservice member makesshould not be admitted asevidence in court-martialproceedings. It is up to theaccused's attorney to fightprosecutors' attempts to uti-lize improperly obtained in-criminating statements.

The 1999 case of U.S. v.Mitchell involved a Navyordnanceman who wasfound guilty at generalcourt-martial of, amongother things, premeditatedmurder. However, the U.S.Court of Appeals for theArmed Forces, or CAAF, setaside the finding of guilt andordered a rehearing becauseof the erroneous admissionof pretrial statements.

In particular, CAAF tookissue with a statement theordnanceman, charged withpremeditated murder, madein response to a questionasked by his chief petty offi-cer out of personal curiosity.The petty officer asked, "Wasit worth it?" and the ord-nanceman responded, "... itwas an eye for an eye."

He made this statement

after he had been read hisArticle 31 rights and made arequest in writing for coun-sel. Considering the petty of-ficer was a command repre-sentative who was question-ing someone in jail andwhom he knew was suspect-ed of an offense and withwhom he had no personalrelationship, CAAF foundthe government violated theordnanceman's rights.

Service members ques-tioned about an offenseshould request to consultwith a military-law attorney.A lawyer could advise themof their rights and ensurethey do not volunteer anyself-incriminating state-ments. If the service mem-ber has already made state-ments, a lawyer could ex-plore whether interrogatorsviolated his or her Article 31rights.

Mathew B. Tully is an Iraqwar veteran and foundingpartner of the law firm TullyRinckey PLLC. E-mail ques-tions to [email protected]. The informationin this column is not intendedas legal advice.

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