Aug. 9, 2012, Tester newspaper

Volume 69, Number 32 Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland August 9, 2012

Harrier program office change-of-commandThe AV-8B Weapons Systems Program Office (PMA-

257) change-of-command and retirement ceremony is 2p.m. Friday in Hangar 201. Col. Thomas C. Walsh Jr. willretire and be relieved by Col. Charles S. Gray. For more in-formation, call 301-757-7171.

Junior Sailor Organization pool partyFriday, 7-10 p.m.Outdoor Pool on Cuddihy RoadFree admission to the outdoor pool for Sailors E-5 and

below. Food will be available for purchase. Sailors bring-ing a non-military guest or needing more informationshould contactYeoman 3rd Class KerrickWilliams at [email protected] or 757-0636.

Naval Health Clinic stand-downClosed FridayNHC and PharmacyNaval Health Clinic Patuxent River is holding a train-

ing stand-down Friday, and both the Clinic and Pharma-cy will be closed. Normal hours resume Monday. Forquestions or concerns call 301-995-3681.

NAVAIR Fellows inductionAug. 16, 3 p.m.Moffett Building atriumThirteen engineers and scientists selected as NAVAIR

Fellows will be inducted. The Fellows induction honorsengineers and scientists for efforts, contributions and ac-complishments that are instrumental in maintaining the

News briefsPhoto and storyby Connie HempelNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

Teens at NAS Patuxent River got ahead start in the job market as theyspent their summer working at loca-tions around the station as part of theannual Work Wise program.

In its eighth year, Work Wise offersteens an opportunity to build their ré-sumés while exploring potential ca-reers and learning to be dependableemployees. This year, 64 teens are par-ticipating in the program.

"The biggest part about this pro-gram is learning character and leader-ship," said Keetje Straub, NAS Patux-ent River youth director. "It's interest-ing to actually see their progression.Some of our teens who have gonethrough the whole program are pol-ished and have done really well."

Teens can take participate in the pro-gramintwoparts:LeadershipinTraining,forages13-14,andWorkWise,forages15-18.

Leadership in Training offersyounger teens experience in variousjobs as volunteers for three to four hoursa week. This program gives participantsa taste of what it's like to go to work and

have a few tasks assigned, Straub said.For Work Wise, teens start with a

Career Launch/Job Ready Night, dur-ing which they learn how to write a ré-sumé, how to dress for success, mon-ey-management skills and where tosearch for jobs. Then, teens must ob-tain a Maryland Minor Work Permit,write a résumé and be interviewed bya board that includes the School Liai-

son Officer and staff from the YouthCenter and the Fleet and FamilyReadiness Center.

The panel critiques the teens' ré-sumés and interviews.

"I like being able to use the inter-view as a way to teach and trainthem," Straub said.

Teens build their résumés with Work Wise

Work Wise teens, from left, James Paul Jones, Alexander West-brook, Brandon Nardo and Jeffrey Gross, put together OperationPrepare signs July 30 while working with emergency management.

See Work, Page 3

By Kelly M. BurdickFleet Readiness CentersCommand/AIR 6.0Public Affairs Office

Against a backdrop of historicfirsts, the Commander, Fleet Readi-ness Centers, or COMFRC, welcomeda new admiral during a change-of-command ceremony at NAS Patux-ent River on Aug.6.

The command's only woman flagofficer, Rear Adm. CJ Jaynes, relievedRear Adm. Jeffrey "Zoil" Penfield,who will take lead as commander,Operational Test and EvaluationForce in Norfolk, Va.

Vice Adm. David Architzel,NAVAIR commander, presided overthe ceremony, where he welcomedJaynes and highlighted Penfield'scontributions to COMFRC and to thenaval aviation mission.

"Zoil's done an incredible job. TheCOMFRC team, the men and womenwho keep our forces flying -- withoutthem naval aviation comes to a com-plete standstill," Architzel said. "Everygreat success can be attributed to

these men and women and the peo-ple who lead them, like Jeff Penfield.

"CJ, I look forward to having you atthe helm of our FRCs. I value your ex-perience with AIR 6.0 (Logistics andIndustrial Operations) and the FRCsand I know you will deliver. It is goodto have you here," Architzel said.

Vice Adm. Allen Myers, com-mander, Naval Air Forces and com-mander, Naval Air Force, U.S. PacificFleet, presented Penfield with a Le-gion of Merit award.

"Under his leadership, FRC hasperformed brilliantly to ensure ouraircraft are ready for tasking," Myerssaid. "The men and women of FRC,who serve here and around theworld, play a vital role in supportingour Pacific pivot and strategic imper-ative to operate forward as a Navy."

Penfield thanked his team andNAVAIR's logistics and industrial en-gineering counterparts for their spir-it, hard work and dedication.

"I've enjoyed these last ninemonths as commanding officer,"said Penfield. "For my first tour as anadmiral, I couldn't have imagined a

better command, or group of menand women, to begin this phase ofmy career. Your work is critical — it'swhat keeps naval aviation flying, andflying safely. CJ is a fantastic leader,and with your support no doubtCOMFRC will continue their superbwork for the warfighter."

As the assistant commander forAIR 6.0, Jaynes worked closely withthe FRC during the last year while sheoversaw logistics support efforts forboth fielded and developmental avi-ation systems. She has extensivebackground as a Navy aerospacemaintenance duty officer, or AMDO,and has the distinction as the first fe-male admiral in the AMDO andNAVAIR communities.

"CJ has also spent her career fo-cused on how we keep our aircraftready for tasking," Myers added. "Iknow that she will enrich the expert-ise of COMFRC and continue theirpositive glide slope."

"It's such an honor to be selectedto lead COMFRC and the tremen-dous group of professionals who

NAVAIR's first woman admiraltakes command of COMFRC

By Kelly M. BurdickFleet Readiness Centers Command/AIR 6.0Public Affairs Office

The assistant commander for for Naval Air SystemsCommand, or NAVAIR, logistics and industrial operationsmade naval history with her promotion to flag officer dur-ing a ceremony Aug. 1 at NAS Patuxent River.

With her new rank, CJ Jaynes became the Navy's 79thwoman promoted to rear admiral, as well as the first

Promotion makesNAVAIR history

U.S. Navy photo by Steve Kays

NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm. David Architzel,right, and Rear Adm. CJ Jaynes' daughter at-tach shoulder boards to Jaynes' uniform duringher promotion ceremony Aug. 1. Jaynes is thefirst woman admiral in the command and the79th in the U.S. Navy.

See Promotion, Page 3See Admiral, Page 3

See News Briefs, Page 4

U.S. Navy photo by Jennifer Neal

Capt. Jim Hoke, program manager forthe Persistent Maritime UnmannedAircraft Systems Program Office(PMA-262), answers questions fromthe media. Sitting behind Hoke is theBroad Area Maritime Surveillance-Demonstrator, called BAMS-D, un-manned aircraft system, built byNorthrop Grumman. BAMS-D isspecifically tailored for maritimeand shoreline intelligence, sur-veillance and reconnaissancemissions.


Media had an opportunity to view thecontrol display unit for the Northrop

Grumman-built X-47B UnmannedCombat Air-System Demonstrator,which is used to guide the aircraft

during aircraft carrier taxiing.

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Pax River media day features unmanned aircraft

U.S. Navy photo by David Sckrabulis

Several print, trade and broadcast media attend the Unmanned Air Systems, or UAS, Media Dayon July 31 at NAS Patuxent River, hosted by the Program Executive Office of Unmanned Aviationand Strike Weapons, or PEO (U&W).The event gave the media an opportunity to meet Rear Adm. Mat Winter, the new program execu-tive officer of PEO (U&W), and to speak with other key leaders within the program. Attendeesalso got a first-hand look at several unmanned air systems, such as the X-47B UnmannedCombat Air System-Demonstrator, called UCAS-D, Broad Area Maritime Surveillance-Demonstrator, called BAMS-D, the MQ-8B Fire Scout and the RQ-21 Integrator.


Capt. Patrick Smith, program manager of theMulti-Mission Tactical UAS program office (PMA-266), addresses the media at Webster OutlyingField in St. Inigoes, Md. Behind Smith is aNorthrop Grumman-built MQ-8B Fire Scout, a ver-tical take-off and landing tactical unmanned aeri-al vehicle system. Smith announced that USSKlakring (FFG 42), which recently began a six-month deployment to Africa, has four Fire Scoutsaboard to assist with search-and-seizure mis-sions on pirate ships.


Media had an opportunity to see and learn about theRQ-21A Integrator, a small tactical unmanned airsystem, at Webster Outlying Field in St. Inigoes, Md.The RQ-21A is 16 feet long and can provide intelli-gence coverage, surveillance, reconnaissance andcommunications relay to the warfighter for up to 15hours per day continuously with a short surge capa-bility for 24 hours a day. Industry partner Insitu con-ducted the maiden flight of the RQ-21A on July 28 at itsfacility in Bingen, Wash.

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As a supervisor who interviews many potential employees,Straub said she sees how the program can polish the teens'skills and set them apart.

"I am impressed every time some of our teens interviewbecause they do better than some of the people who comein off the street," she said.

After the interviews, participants go through the sameprocesses and orientation as new employees do before be-ing assigned to a job site: complete employment packages,attend human-resources indoctrination and completeequal-opportunity and sexual-harassment training. Teenswere also offered first-aid and CPR certification.

When Straub started the program in 2004, most of theteens worked in Morale, Welfare and Recreation positions.Other areas added since then include the Naval HealthClinic, Dental Clinic, environmental and emergency man-agement.

"I really look for someone who's actually going to givethem experience and take the time to train them and putthem through the processes," Straub said.

And having different work centers available to the pro-gram provides the teens an opportunity to rotate and seenow what careers may interest them.

Taking advantage of the rotation, 17-year-old NelsonGorrizk decided to try something different this year afterworking as a recreation aid at Drill Hall for the last twoyears. Now, Gorrizk works with emergency management.

"I wanted to add to my experience and broaden my ré-sumé," he said.

The teens perform office jobs and other tasks at theirlocations for six and a half paid hours each week, but mostof them put in more hours as volunteers, Straub said.

"Some are putting in an extra three days worth of vol-unteer hours," she said.

First-timer Caitlyn Findley, 15, who also works withemergency management, said she had fun summer and agreat first job, and plans to come back next year.

"It's good experience, which is good for my résumé, andit gets me out of the house," Caitlyn said.

For the past eight years, grants from Commander, Naval In-stallation Command have sustained the program.With interest

in it growing, Straub said, she hopes the grants will keep coming.Straub said she started the program during an era when

employment was high and employers were left with barelyany applicants. Being a supervisor, she too was faced withhaving a small pool of people interested in positions shewas hiring for.

"I knew there had to be some way to draw employees,"she said.

With the teen program, her hope was to have the teenseventually become employees.

"There's obviously a niche that needs to be filled whenit comes to teenagers and training," she said. "I think thegood old-fashioned working next to somebody and havingan apprenticeship is invaluable."

By the time many of the teens finish the program, theyhave two to three years of employment history, a résuméthat's ready to roll and interview experience.

"Having a résumé with actual work experience on itkind gives you a little edge over someone who's 18 and hashad nothing," she said. "And if they continue to college,then they have their college experience and work experi-ence. All of that combined really helps round them out alittle more in order to succeed."

The eight-week program ends for the year this week. Man-agers interested in havingWorkWise teens in their work areas,and teens interested in participating next year, should contactStraub at [email protected] or call 301-342-4498.

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Ready for Work Wisen CareerLaunch/JobReadyNight:Marchn Résumés, interviewsandcritiques:April/Mayn Joborientationandindoctrination:Junen Workschedule:July-August,eightweeks

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

HHours of Oours of OperperationationMonday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Operation PrepareHurricane Season is here. For a free information packet

on how to prepare for hurricane season, stop by the Fleet andFamily Support Center.

Transition Assistance ProgramAug. 13-17, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.This program is for separating and retiring military mem-

bers. Topics include skill assessment, résumé writing, job-search methods and review of veterans' benefits. See a Ca-reer Counselor to sign up.

Stress managementAug. 15, 12:30-2 p.m.Manage stress by learning what it is, what causes it and

how to get a handle on it.

CARIT briefAug. 15, 1-2:30 p.m.The Atlantic Fleet Career Information Team conducts a

mandatory Navy Career InformationTeam, or CARIT, brief toall honorably separating military members to receive the pa-perwork required for separation out-processing.

SAPR refresher trainingAug. 16, 1-3 p.m.Role-playing sexual assault prevention and response, or

SAPR, scenarios offer the advocate practice time, whichbuilds confidence and skill level. This is an opportunity forcurrent advocates to earn refresher hours.

Job Zone job fairAug. 21, 3-7 p.m., Patuxent River Naval Air MuseumThere are more than 30 employers scheduled to attend.

For a list visit www.JobZoneOnline.com.

Paying for CollegeAug. 22, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Have you filled out the Free Application for Federal Stu-

dent Aid (FAFSA)? This session covers the different types offinancial aid available to you and your children.

Budgeting for BabyAug. 22, 10-11 a.m., Bldg. 401

The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society illustrates the hid-den costs associated with a growing family. Each Navy andMarine Corps service member who attends receives a newlayette worth more than $100.

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 lacks keywords or isn't in the pre-ferred format. Seating is limited.

SAPR victim advocate trainingAug. 27-31, 8 a.m.-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 investiga-tive, medical and judicial processes victims opt to pursue.

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

the different types of insurance products available to helpone manage 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 informa-tion on local resources.

woman at NAVAIR and in the Navy's aerospace mainte-nance duty officer community to achieve flag officer status,said NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm. David Architzel.

"CJ's a motivator and a visionary, continuously devel-oping and finding innovative ways to meet every challengeput in front of her," said Architzel, who presided over thepromotion ceremony.

Hundreds of co-workers, family and friends witnessedthe promotion of the Greensburg, Pa., native, who said thehonor was not earned alone.

"I owe a great deal of thanks to my peers, mentors, thewonderful Navy family with whom I've served, and the un-failing support of my friends and family," she said. "I amvery fortunate to have such a solid support network."

As AIR 6.0, Jaynes supports all naval aviation aircraft,weapons and systems operated by Sailors and Marines. Sheis also responsible for overseeing logistics support effortsfor both fielded and developmental aviation systems.

Her Navy career includes operational tours with Aircraft

Intermediate Maintenance Departments in Mayport, Fla.,and Diego Garcia and Lemoore, Calif.; with TrainingSquadron (VT) 86 in Pensacola, Fla.; Patrol Squadron (VP)5 in Jacksonville, Fla.; and officer-in-charge Commander,Strike Fighter Wing Pacific.

Her acquisition tours include the Naval Aviation Engi-neering Service Unit in Philadelphia; the Maritime Patroland Reconnaissance Aircraft (PMA-290); F/A-18 ProgramIntegrator Defense Contract Management CommandNorthrop Grumman, El Segundo, Calif.; and with NAVAIRin Patuxent River. She's also done several tours with theF/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265); AircrewSystems Program Office (PMA-202); and Naval Air TrafficManagement Systems (PMA-213).

Jaynes received a master's degree in business adminis-tration from Norwich University in 2008. Her awards in-clude two Legions of Merit, Defense Meritorious ServiceMedal, four Meritorious Service Medals, Navy and MarineCorps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine CorpsAchievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal witha Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, andnumerous unit awards.

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pour their heart and soul into maintaining ournaval aircraft," said Jaynes, who will also continueher AIR 6.0 duties. "Leading both AIR 6.0 andCOMFRC is an opportunity of a lifetime. I neverimagined as an AMDO that one day I would havethe honor to command the entire shore-based in-termediate and depot maintenance activities."

COMFRC and its eight centers provide naval avi-ation maintenance, repair and overhaul productsand services that equip the fleet to project poweracross the globe while supporting national interestsand security objectives. FRCs produce quality air-frames, engines, components and support equip-ment, and provide services that meet the Naval Avi-ation Enterprise's aircraft ready-for-tasking goalswith improved effectiveness and efficiency.

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Midway Bar now openThe Midway Bar and outdoor recreation center at the West

BasinMarinaisnowopen4-8p.m.ThursdaysandFridays.Reser-vations for private parties can be made by calling 301-342-3573.

NDW Defenders of Freedom Appreciation DayTickets prices increase Aug. 17Sept. 22; rain date, Sept. 29Six Flags in Largo, Md.Exclusive use of the park for Naval DistrictWashington tick-

et holders. Lynyrd Skynyrd concert and a day at Six Flags for$18; ticket prices increase to $20 Aug. 17. Event open to all DoDand military personnel. The first 5,000 tickets sold are eligiblefor amusement park entrance and concert. After 5,000, ticketswill only be for the amusement park. The NDW region wouldlike to show its appreciation for the people who support anddefend this country.Tickets can be purchased at the ITT ticketoffice. For more information call 301-342-3648.

Scuba certification classesAug. 10-12 and Sept. 7-9Drill Hall indoor poolThe aquatics center offers monthly scuba certification

classes. Class consists of a Friday night orientation followed bytwo full days of hands-on training Saturday and Sunday. Costof the in-class portion is $145. Check-out dives are not includ-ed in the cost of the course and are scheduled separately. Reg-ister at the fitness and sports office in Drill Hall. For more in-formation call 301-757-3943.

Youth bowling league registrationSaturday, Aug. 18 and 25, 11 a.m.-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 301-904-2990or Doug Cissell at 301-481-5211.

Blind holes golf tournamentAug. 18Cedar Point Golf CourseIn this tournament, six blind-drawn holes are deducted

from players' scores. Gross and net prizes awarded using75 percent handicap. Entry fee is $10. USGA handicap is re-quired to compete. Players are must reserve their own teetimes between 7 and 11 a.m. For more information call301-342-3597.

Surf and turf dinnerAug. 22, 5:30-7:00 p.m.River's Edge Catering and Conference CenterFresh-carved flank steak made to order, fried shrimp,

lemon-basil tilapia, chicken vinaigrette, fish chowder, rice pi-laf, vegetable medley and dessert. Cost is $13.95 for mem-bers, $16.95 for nonmembers, $6.95 for children ages 6-11,and $1.95 for children ages 5 and younger. Reservations rec-ommended and can be made by calling 301-342-3656.

Junior club championshipRegister until Aug. 19; games Aug. 25-26Cedar Point Golf CourseThis tournament is for authorized family members ages

6-17. Cost is $30 for 18-hole players, $25 for nine-hole play-ers, and $20 for five- and six-hole players. Division placementis based on ability. Divisions consist of: 18-hole, nine hole,six-hole and five-hole. No entries after Aug. 19. Register bycalling 301-342-3597.

Light of DayAug. 30, 6:15-7 a.m.River's Edge Catering and Conference CenterCome join us for a sunrise event at the River's Edge. This

will 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.

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. Those interested in participating should contactthe fitness and sports office at 301-757-3943.

Navy-Air Force Half Marathon-Navy 5 MilerSept. 16, 7:30 a.m., Washington Monument D.C.The Navy 5-Miler is now the Navy-Air Force Half

Marathon and Navy 5-Miler. The race uses Chrono-Tracktiming and is open to all military and civilian runners.Wheel-chair racers andWoundedWarriors start the race at 7:20 a.m.Thirteen age groups. Category awards go to the top threemale and female runners in five-year age groups. For moreinformation and to register, visit www.navyairforcehalf-marathon.com.

Holiday party reservations at SolomonsOverlooking the water with an outside patio, Navy

Recreation Center Solomons Club 9 has a full kitchen andseating for 75. Rental rates vary based on day of the week.For prices and more information, call the NRC accommo-dations office at 410-286-5527.

outstanding professional reputation for which the NAVAIR en-gineering and scientific ranks are noted and sought after.NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm. David Architzel will deliverthe keynote address and welcome the newly selected Fellows.

Financial counseling servicesFleet and Family Services Personal Financial Educators

can help people take control of their finances, reduce mon-ey-related stress and overcome the financial challenges ofmilitary life. To make an appointment contact Jim Walsh at301-342-5442.

St. Mary's County high school sportsSaturdayTryouts for St. Mary's County high school fall sports starts.

High School students interested in playing fall sports must bepresent to be considered for team placement.Times and doc-ument and equipment requirements are determined by eachhigh school. A "Guide for Student Athletes and Parents" is

available in the main office at the high school, as well as under"Forms" at http://www.smcps.org/tlpd/tl/athletics. Addition-al information may also be posted on the high school's web-site. For more information parents should contact their stu-dent's high school.

Safe Sitter Summer CampMonday-Aug. 16, 8:30 a.m.-noon,College of Southern Maryland, Bldg. B, Rm. B-315For youths ages 11-14, this hands-on program teaches

child-care techniques, behavior-management skills and ap-propriate responses to medical emergencies. Cost is $119.For more information call 301-934-7634, email [email protected] or visit www.csmd.edu/KidsCollege.

Back-to-School 5K/10K run, walkAug. 18, 8 a.m.Cedar Point Golf ClubRegistrations are accepted online until Aug. 14 at www.ac-

tive.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2025576 for the annualWomen in Defense-Chesapeake Bay Chapter ScholarshipFund, which is aimed at encouraging careers in national se-curity and defense industry.

Hiring eventAug. 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Naval Support Activity BethesdaAs part of an ongoing initiative to provide jobs for wounded

warriors, transitioning service members, veterans and theirspouses, Naval DistrictWashington Family Support Programswill host a second hiring event, in the NSAB gymnasium, Bldg.17. Attendees must show proof of military service such as amilitary ID card, veteran ID card issued by the VA, or DD-214along with a photo ID, to enter the base. For more informationand to register, visit www.100000JobsMission.com.

Prince George's County Police recruitingThe Prince George's County Police Department is recruit-

ing for police officers. For more information visit www.PGPo-lice.org or call 888-310-9736.

Pax River Navy Flying ClubSept. 10The Pax River Navy Flying Club is offering Private Pilot

Ground School beginning Sept. 10. The training meets the re-quirements for DoD Continuous Learning credit. Interestedpersonnel may sign up in the Flying Club's Office or call Al Pi-ranian at 342-8555.

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By Andrea WattersNAVAIR Corporate Communication

NAVAIR has a new advocate promoting the Armed ServicesBlood Program here, 12-year-old Leya Essex, of California, Md.

Essex reached her goal and registered 80 donors Aug. 2 dur-ing the quarterly blood drive at the NAVAIR Headquartersbuilding. Her interest in forensic medicine and health drew herto promote the blood drive to fulfill a community service re-quirement for her bat-mitzvah.

"It's a great cause," she said. "There are a lot of woundedsoldiers and troops out there who need blood."

After coordinating with the ASBP at Walter Reed NationalMilitary Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., and the Naval HealthClinic Patuxent River, Essex posted flyers at heavily traffickedareas on base, and had announcements placed in the Testerand on www.Facebook.com/NASPaxRiver.

Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer 2nd Class Tashia Blue,team lead for the drive, said they collected blood from 55donors in four hours. Pax blood drives average about 50 donorsper quarter, Blue said.

Her father, Joe Essex, integrated program team lead for Nav-igation Systems in Air Combat Electronics Program Office(PMA-209), made initial contact with the coordinators andhandled transportation.

Youth draws donorsto NAVAIR blood drive


Twelve-year-old Leya Essex speaks with NAVAIRDeputy Commander Kal Leikach, left, and RearAdm. (sel) Kirby Miller, NAVAIR Command Re-serve program executive assistant, during anArmed Services Blood Program drive Aug. 2 thatshe helped promote at the Moffett Building.

By Connie HempelNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs Office

Itching to get away but don't knowwhere to go or how to start searching fora destination? Tasked with planningyour company outing, and still lookingfor a venue?

Well, if your plans start with theMWR Information, Tickets and Traveloffice, then you've come to the rightplace.

The hub of MWR entities, the ITT of-fice, in Bldg. 2655 on Cedar Point Road,isn't a run-of-the mill travel agency. Notonly can the staff of four help with do-mestic and overseas vacation packages,they can also help commands and con-tracting agencies on the station withplanning destinations for company

outings and conferences."Unfortunately, there's a lot of peo-

ple unaware of what we do or who canuse our services," said MWR ITT Man-ager Michele Kessler.

Anyone with base access—active-duty and retired military and their fam-ily members, and DoD civilians andcontractors—can reap the benefits ITToffers. This includes travel planning,discount tickets to numerous amuse-ment parks and sporting events and, fora nominal fee, reservations for the Cen-ter Stage Theater, the beach house, andpicnic areas and pavilions locatedthroughout the station.

The ITT staff also takes reservationsfor the station's campground sites andgarden plots, both of which require afee. The base has 25 primitive campingsites and 14 sites equipped with waterand electricity. The 30-by-75-foot gar-

den plots are assigned every March andcan be used until November. ITT evenhas tables and chairs available for rent.

"Many people don't know that we'rehere as a resource for them or if they'reauthorized to use ITT," Kessler said."ITT is a great resource and should beyour first stop."

To see pricing sheets and specialdeals, visit the ITT web page athttp://cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent, click onFleet and Family Readiness and thenThings to Do. You can also stop by theITT office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.,weekdays, or call 301-342-3648.

This is the part one of a two-part se-ries on MWR ITT. See next week'sTesterto find out about vacation packages andcurrent deals within the Naval DistrictWashington region.

ITT open to all Pax employees

The Liberty is a component of theSingle Sailor Program and sponsors freeand reduced-price events for Pax RiverE1-E6 active-duty military. Civilianguests are not allowed to participate un-less otherwise stated.

For more information call 301-342-4208.

Text-2-Connect programWant to be the first to hear about

free tickets, trips and events? E1-E6 Sin-gle or unaccompanied sailors may re-ceive news and updates directly to theircell phones. Join by texting "PAXLIBER-TY" to 30364.

Bowling with LibertyMonday, 6-9 p.m.Drill Hall Bowling CenterGet three free hours of bowling, and

free pizza and soda until 7:30 p.m., oruntil supplies run out. Can bring oneguest age 18 or older. For more informa-tion call 301-342-3565.

Game nightsWednesdays, 6 p.m.Liberty CenterCome and join the fun as we play

various board games, pool, lawn games,video games and card games.We play adifferent game every week.

Paintball tripRegister by Aug. 22Aug. 25, 8 a.m.This trip is for single or unaccompa-

nied active-duty E1-E5 only. Cost is $25and covers admission, paintball gun,

mask, harness, air and 1,000 paintballs.Register at MWR ITT Office, Bldg. 2655on Cedar Point Road. For more infor-mation call 301-342-3565.

End of Summer Barracks BashAug. 30, 5-8 p.m.Single or unaccompanied active-

duty E1-E5 are invited to come and en-joy free food, music and fun in your ownback yard. For more information call301-342-3565.

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,whitewater rafting and transportation.Pre-trip meeting is 6:30 p.m., Sept. 13.Register by Sept. 7 at the ITT Office. Formore information call 301-342-3565.

CDC construction continues

U.S. Navy photo by Doug Miller

Construction on the new Child Development Center, next tothe NEX on Cuddihy Road, progresses, and the center is slat-ed to open in early 2013. The $14 million project, which startedin spring, will boast more than 38,000 square feet for class-rooms, administrative areas, support spaces, restrooms,kitchen, food storage, laundry and reception/control areas.The exterior will have security fencing, playgrounds, storagestructures and more.

By Lt. Ken AmadorNAS Patuxent River Chaplain

What is your idea of true success?Whether we likeit or not, we all strive for something. While some aremotivated by love, others work toward money orfame.

What dominates the focus of your life? We allwant to be successful. I believe this is a normal andnatural human inclination. I want to challenge andstimulate your thoughts concerning true success.

I am moved by Ralph Waldo Emerson's reflec-tions on success.

How do you measure success?To laugh often and much;To win the respect of intelligent peopleand the affection of children;To earn the appreciation of honest criticsand endure the betrayal of false friends;To appreciate beauty;To find the best in others;To leave the world a bit betterwhether by a healthy child,a redeemed social condition,or a job well done;To know even one other life has breathedbecause you lived -this is to have succeeded.

These words impress me. I appreciate what isn'tmentioned as much as what is. Emerson doesn'tonce refer to money, status, rank or even fame. Hedoesn't say anything about power over others either;or possessions; or a super-intimidating self-image;or emphasis on size, numbers, statistics and othervisible nonessentials in light of eternity.

I encourage you to read the words again. Maybeyou missed something the first time around. Paycloser attention to the verbs this time: "to laugh," "towin," "to earn," "endure," "to appreciate," "to find,""to leave" and "to know." All the way through, themajor emphasis is outside of ourselves. This is aunique thought among today's success-oriented lit-erature.

If you are like me, you have read all the "must-read" leadership books. Again and again the focus ofattention is on one's outer self: how smart I can ap-pear, what a good impression I can make, how muchI can own, how I can control, or how fast I can be pro-moted. It never ends.

None of these books emphasize the heart, the in-ner being, the seed plot of our thoughts, motives, anddecisions. The Bible says little about success, but itdoes have a lot to say about the heart. I submit thatit is the heart where true success originates. Smallwonder that Solomon, the wisest man to ever live,challenges his readers in the book of Proverbs withthe following thought: "Above all else, guard yourheart, for it is the wellspring of life."

As military members, we all know what it meansto guard something. Solomon urges us to put a sen-tinel on duty. Watch the heart carefully. Protect it. Payattention to it. Keep it clean. Clear away the debris.

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By Kimberly Pepper-HoctorGuest contributor

'Tis the season when parentsare getting their children ready togo back to school. Just getting stu-dents registered can be a daunt-ing task. Then you get the list ofschool supplies that commands awallet-draining shopping spree.

If you start planning early andwatch circulars for good deals,you might just save not only oursanity, but some money as well.

School suppliesBelieve it or not, this is the

best time to score rock-bottompricing on items such as pens,papers, pencils, erasers andbinders. Most retailers will havenumerous sales on these items.Some will have store coupons ontheir websites that will allow youto save even more, or get itemssuch as crayons and tape for free.

Don't disregard drugstores oroffice-supply retailers either.Sometimes these outlets offersuch deals as one cent for a packof pencils or 25 cents for a col-lege-ruled notebook. If you lookfor manufacturer coupons on-line and then watch the salesfliers, you can secure even betterdeals or get items for free.

Additionally, active-duty mil-itary families can contact theUSO, Operation Homefront andother such organizations duringthe first two weeks in August asthey often hold school suppliesand backpack giveaways.

Clothing and footwearThe best time to buy back-to-

school clothing and shoes is dur-ing state tax holidays, whenshoppers can purchase clothingand shoes that are $100 or less

without having to pay the usualsales tax.The tax break applies toindividual items, not the totalbill; accessories are still subject totax. Maryland's tax holiday isslated for Aug. 12-18.

Shoponlinetoo. Mostretailersare online and offer exclusive oradditional savings online.

DiscountsA number of retailers offer dis-

counts for students, teachers andmilitary members purchasingsoftwareandlaptops. Mid-Augustis usually the best time to buy lap-tops using a student discount be-cause manufacturers not only re-duce their prices significantly, butmany of them offer gift cards thatcan be used toward printers andink.Thistimeofyearisalsoagreattime to purchase software.

Buy usedFor additional savings, look at

purchasing used computers,monitors and printers. Individu-als, as well as companies, will up-date their systems and look to off-load these used items. Make surethese items work before you buy.College students should also lookfor used textbooks online beforehittingthecampusbookstoreforasavings of 50-75 percent per book.

Under advertised dealsYou know the old adage, "It

never hurts to ask," and withback-to-school it doesn't hurt toask for a deal. Salons, doctors andsmall stores will offer discounts toteachers and students, but theyusually don't advertise them.

Kimberly Pepper-Hoctor is a 30-yearcoupon-clipping military spouse. Sheteaches classes in the area and writes a blogat www.facebook.com/thegirllovescouponsand www.thegirllovescoupons.com.

Pre-planning equalsback-to-school savings

Helping students withnew school transition

Photo and storyby Doug MillerTester staff

When you're moving, it helps tohave a list, and Dawn Simpson has alist aimed specifically at one of themost worrisome aspects of uprootinga family and planting it somewherenew: school.

Simpson is NAS Patuxent River'sSchool Liaison Officer, and whetheryou're military or DoD civilian, leav-ing Pax River or moving here, if youhave school-age children, you'll wantto get to know her.

“Many times families will contactus ahead of their move to let us knowwhere they’ll be living,” Simpson said.“Sometimes they have students withspecial needs and they want to makesure the school is prepared for that.”

Simpson helps transitioning fam-ilies navigate the puzzle of whethercourses completed in another statemeet Maryland standards. She saidparents can give the new school's au-thorities a good idea of what the stu-dent has covered by making a photo-copying the table of contents in thetextbooks the student used in theirformer system.

She can also provide parents reg-istration requirements and a checklistof documents the schools will needfor enrollment and academic place-ment.

For those transferring away fromPax, Simpson recommends parentscall their gaining installation aheadof time to obtain information on lo-cal schools to help them decidewhere to live once they get there.She can help those families connectwith their gaining installation's

school liaison officer.For new Pax River arrivals who

have already secured a new residence,call Simpson. She can provide parentsinformation about the schools theirchildren will attend.

Knowing that being the new stu-dent in school can at times be diffi-cult, Simpson also connects middleand high school students with theStudent to Student programs in St.Mary's and Calvert county public andprivate schools. In this program stu-dent volunteers act as buddies for"newbies," helping them get accli-mated to the school's layout and waysof doing things.

Perhaps most importantly, "It'ssomebody to eat lunch with that first

day," Simpson said.The school liaison officer's job,

however, goes beyond transitioningfamilies. Families with children whomay need extra help, information onlocal or state requirements or supportfor their home-school program, canturn to Simpson for assistance.

Along with connecting militaryand DoD families with external re-sources, Simpson and her counter-parts also connect educators withNavy resources that can help themhelp students with deployed lovedones.

That is a time which can be espe-cially hard for students at an installa-tion such as Pax, Simpson said, be-cause only a few people deploy fromhere, unlike other military baseswhere students would likely havefriends who are also separated fromtheir loved one due to a deployment.She added that teachers here mightnot be attuned to the stress that stu-dent is experiencing the same way ateacher near a different base would be.

"It's not like there's a big fleet hereshipping out," she said.

Simpson also helps students ofPax River families who are makingplans for after high school, steeringthem toward available scholarships,SAT and ACT prep courses and otherresources.

To contact Simpson, call [email protected].

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Photo and story by Tara N. WagnerTactical Airlift, Adversaryand Support Aircraft Program(PMA-207) Lead StrategicCommunications Specialist

In the time it takes to update your statuson Facebook, 23 team members from theTactical Airlift, Adversary and Support Air-craft program (PMA-207) experienced a fullsession of speed mentoring at a NAVAIRevent this summer.

Contrary to popular belief, mentoringdoes not require a large time commitmentto receive robust, useful guidance for yourcareer. Speed mentoring is a fast-paced,time-efficient method to obtain advice andguidance from several mentors in a shortperiod of time.

"Speed mentoring allows you to test outthe process before beginning a search for aformal mentoring relationship," said KarenAnn Talbott, training and resource coordi-nator for propulsion and power engineer-ing. "It provides an opportunity for "quick-hit" information and to gain confidence be-fore attempting an ice breaker meetingwith a potential mentor."

Nine leaders, representing the NAVAIRprogram management construct—includ-ing Todd Balazs, deputy program executiveofficer, Air, ASW Assault and Special Mis-sions program—participated as mentorsproviding their unique perspectives tothose who may not interact regularly withsenior leadership.

"This is your opportunity to bump yourtoes and learn a few things," Balazs said."Take this opportunity to try new things,learn from them and network."

At the session, a bell sounded every nine

minutes, signaling the speed mentoring ro-tation, which allowed each mentee to en-gage in multiple short conversations with avariety of acquisition professionals.

Participants had an hour and a half toask mentors about career path opportuni-ties and journey, challenges and messag-ing.

Mentees revealed a strong desire to un-derstand how to find a formal mentor; rec-ommendations for training or develop-mental programs and trade secrets on how

to manage a work/life balance while tryingto excel in their careers.

"You are responsible for your careers,"said Michele DeMoss-Coward, mentoringexternally directed team lead and coordi-nator of the event. "Speed mentoring is oneexample in discovering the value of men-toring."

After the event, mentees gauged the ef-fectiveness of speed mentoring and its use-fulness in gathering different perspectivesin a short period of time. Several mentees

plan to pursue formal mentoring relation-ships in the future.

"In PMA-207 we follow seven pillars formission success which spell out theacronym PERSIST," said Doug Dawson,principal deputy program manager andmentoring champion for PMA-207. "Ourfirst pillar, P- stands for people. We contin-uously strive to develop our workforce, somentoring is among our top priorities."

Dawson added, PMA-207 encourages itsworkforce to pursue mentoring opportuni-ties as a way to better themselves and giveback to the command at the same time.

"PMA-207 is always the team to step-upand set the standard for other programs,"Balazs said. "You are an example of whatgreat things can be achieved with a small,committed team."

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Thursday, Aug. 96:30 p.m.,That's My Boy

DonnyraisedToddasasin-gle parent up until Todd's 18thbirthday. After not seeing eachother for years, Todd's worldcomes crashing down on theeveofhisweddingwhenanun-invitedDonnysuddenlyshowsup. Rated: R (1 hr, 56 min)

Friday, Aug. 106:30 p.m., Abraham Lincoln

Vampire Hunter (3D)Abraham Lincoln, the

16th President of the UnitedStates, discovers vampires areplanning to take over theUnited States. He makes it hismission to eliminate them.Rated: R (1 hr, 45 min)

9 p.m.,TedJohn Bennett is a grown

man who must deal with thecherished teddy bear whocame to life as the result of achildhood wish, and has re-fused to leave his side eversince. Rated: R (1 hr, 46 min)

Saturday, Aug. 114 p.m., Brave (3D)

Merida is a skilled archerand impetuous daughter ofKing Fergus and Queen Elinor.Determined to carve her ownpath in life, Merida defies anage-old custom sacred to theuproarious lords of the land:massive Lord MacGuffin, surlyLord Macintosh and cantan-kerousLordDingwall.Merida'sactions inadvertently unleashchaosandfuryinthekingdom,

and when she turns to an ec-centric witch for help, she isgranted an ill-fated wish. Rat-ed: PG (1 hr, 33 min)

6:30 p.m.,TedRated: R (1 hr, 46 min)

9 p.m., Abraham LincolnVampire Hunter (3D)Rated: R (1 hr, 45 min)

Sunday, Aug. 122 p.m., Brave (3D)

Rated: PG (1 hr, 33 min)

Monday and TuesdayNo Movies

Wednesday, Aug. 15Free for all

4 p.m., Diary of a WimpyKid: Roderick Rules

Greg Heffley is back withproblems, but none moreprominent than the punish-ments of his older brother Ro-drick. Rated: PG (1 hr, 40 min)

6:30 p.m.,TedRated: R (1 hr, 46 min)

Mark your calendars:Free sneak peek

Sunday, Aug. 264:30 p.m., Lawless

Set in the Depression-eraFranklinCounty,Va.,abootleg-ging gang is threatened by au-thoritieswhowantacutoftheirprofits. Rated R (1 hr, 55 min)

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NDW selects three PAX Sailors as region's best

NDW SeniorSailor of the Quarter

Air-Traffic Controller 1st Class Megan Donnellchecks over radar systems as part of her dailytasks as the Facility Watch Supervisor. Don-nell was selected as Naval District Washing-ton's Senior Sailor of the Quarter for the sec-ond quarter.

NDW JuniorSailor of the Quarter

Culinary Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Quadir Millerconducts a room inspection at the Bachelor Enlist-ed Quarters. Miller, who is a BEQ building managerand leading petty officer, was selected as NavalDistrict Washington's Junior Sailor of the Quarterfor the second quarter.

U.S. Navy photos by Connie Hempel

Blue Jacketof the Quarter

Air-Traffic Controller 3rd Class Trent Waddlewatches the skyline as part of his daily tasksas a ground controller. Waddle was selected atthe Naval District Washington's Blue Jacket ofthe Quarter for the second quarter.

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Four more years

Photo by Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Jheyson Giraldo

Cmdr. Stephanie Higgins, left, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Com-mendation Medal by Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River Commanding Offi-cer, Capt. Frederick McDonald, right, during an awards ceremony July 27.Higgins is the department head of the Medical Home Port and BehavioralHealth clinics and the Pharmacy. She is transferring to the Naval MedicalCenter in Portsmouth, Va.

Commendation medal awarded

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Jesse D. Lang, left, re-enlists for fourmore years by Lt. j.g. Troy Niccum during a ceremony July 31.

Remember, bad stuff caneasily hide out in the heart:"evil thoughts, sexual im-morality, theft, murder,adultery, greed, malice, de-ceit, lewdness, envy, slander,

arrogance and folly." (Mark7:21-22)

So the question remains:How's your heart and areyou guarding it? It aloneholds the secrets of true suc-cess. Its treasures are price-less, but they can be stolen.

Emerson's thoughts onsuccess are profound, well

worth being memorized.But this business of the heartneeds to be added. Guard-ing it is essential, not option-al. Success can easily be-come failures. All it takes isletting our guard down.Takesome time today to re-eval-uate your ideas about suc-cess in this life.

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Photo by Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Jheyson Giraldo

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Alysha Arlequin, right, "applies" a pie to the face of Chief HospitalCorpsman Lucrecia Grooms during a pie-in-the-face auction fundraiser during the Naval Health Clin-ic's annual summer picnic July 27 at the Beach House. Auction proceeds support the Clinic's annualholiday party.

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Boston concert ticketsTickets on sale now; show is Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m.Calvert Marine Museum's PNC Waterside PavilionPremium seats are $50, or $40 for reserved seats. Additional

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Summer reading programThrough Aug. 17Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's countiesSt. Mary's College of Maryland is offering summer reading

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Dream BigToday and Aug. 16, 2:30-3:30 p.m.Calvert Library, Prince FrederickLearn about the careers of musicians, inventors and vision-

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Opening reception for artistsToday, 5-8 p.m.Lexington Park Library Art GalleryMembers of the Calvert Artists Guild discuss their work on

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Parents' Every Child Ready to ReadToday, 6 p.m.Charlotte Hall LibraryThis free program shows parents activities they can do

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Tween Summer Book FestToday, 6:30-8 p.m.Calvert Library, Fairview BranchStudents entering grades 5-7 are invited to a great evening

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Mary Ann Jung as Clara BartonToday, 7-8:30 p.m.Calvert Library, Prince FrederickRepresentation of battlefield nursing during the Civil War.

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Garden Smarter: Edible landscapingSaturday, 10-11:30 a.m.Calvert Library, Prince FrederickBring beauty, fun and nourishment to your home land-

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'Lost River' screening and discussionSaturday, 12:30-4:30 p.m.Calvert Library, Prince FrederickDiscussion about Anna Ella Carroll, whose limited presence

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Positions Needed: Drafter, Instrumentation Tech with TopSecret & Instrumentation Engineer, Tech Writer

AES is a highly successful Small Business contractor. AEShas experienced phenomenal growth, doubling in each of thelast five years. AES’ core business is highly qualified staffingand engineering.

Affordable Engineering Services, LLC- Technical Excellence & Commitment to our Warfighters -Engineering Support, Logistics, Aeronautical Staff Augmentation

Tel (619) 545-0532 . Fax (619) 545-0085E-mail: [email protected] o Web: www.affordservices.com

ClassifiedsCall 301-670-2503

Go online towww.DCMilitaryBuyandSell.com toplace your web ad for FREE* or call us

at 301-670-2503 to place your ad in print.

*Free categories limited. See online for details.

Pharmacy/Phlebotomy

Tech TraineesNeeded Now

Pharmacies/ hospi-tals now hiring.No experience?

Job Training& Placement

Assistance Available1-877-240-4524

CTO SCHEV

ARLINGTON - NS 2 BRTH. Wlk to H.HallPentagon/Ft. Myer. W/D.Parking space. No pets.$1,560. 807 S. OakStreet. 919-538-2705

KENSINGTON MovingSale Fri-Sat-Sun. August10 thru 12, 8am5pm5029 White Flint Drive.20895. Antiques & midcentruy items, china,crystal, sofa, chairs, or-gan, ping-pong tbl pooltbl, hosp bed. officeequip. tools, bookcases,collectibles, stereo, art,jewelry and Much More!

SELL BY OWNER:Custom 3br 2.5ba, 2 cargarage, 2 story shed,1 acre, 7mi. from NASPAX. 240-434-9692

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UPPER MARLBORO1Furn Br Apt pvt entr ba,kit, W/D $1100 utiphone/inet/cbl inc. N/sSec Dep301-627-2153

LEXINGTON PARK:4Br2.5Bath SFH, 2car gar,walk out Bsmt, nr NAS/PAX. $1650/month CallJennifer. 301-904-7391

Dental/MedicalAssistantTrainees

Needed NowDental/Medical

Offices now hiring.No experience?

Job Training& Placement

Assistance Available1-877-234-7706

CTO SCHEV

VIENNA, VA 3BR 2BARambler fireplace finish-ed basement, W/D,fenced yard. Fully fur-nished includes 2 TV’s$2600. Avail able now.-Call 703-431-4504.

CLINTON- Male to share4BR SFH, CAC, W/D, deck.Available now. $550/month+1/3 utils. 301-856-3447or 301-503-2421

www.DCMilitaryBuyandSell.com

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place your web ad today!

WALDORF TH RENT$1400mth+u-til/dep 3Br2.5 B 301-567-8898

LAPLATA- 4 bdrm 1.5 bahardwood flrs, full unfinish-ed bsmt, sunrm, fam rm,w/gas fpl, 2 car gar, 1 acre,wooded lot $2500/mo plusdeposit. 301-643-0806

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