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I am so glad to have been selected as one ofthe first bloggers for DCMilitaryLiving. I hope toreach out to as many folks as I can and engagesome followers over the coming months. Themain topic that I intend to write about is how canmilitary families save here and there and cutsomecosts,mainly on travel andday-to-day living.Whether it's toget abargain, look for specials on

everyday items or travel, tell a great story, or evenmake a few dollars, everybody loves a great deal.Let me tell you a little about myself: My name is

Lisa Allen. I am married to a retired Navy com-mander (aviation/fighter guy); have worked in thetravel industry (my vocation and ad vocation);livedandworkedoverseas in anembassy "far, far"away (hints to follow); and I love dogs—the bigger

and more "mixed," the better. I love, love, love tothrift nomatter where I go and I am pretty good atit. My latest find: a lightly used commercial-gradefood processor for $20—new retail price $499. Itneeded a small part that cost $20 and it’s workingperfectly! The D.C. metro area has some greatthrift shops, some even with a daily military dis-count. My upcoming blog will introduce some ofthose places.Let's take another example everyonehasexpe-

rienced: Have you ever wondered why your air-planeseat costs significantlymore (or less) than thefolkssittingaroundyou?(Icanhelpyouwith thatandmaysaveyousomemoney.)Are therebest times tobuy or better ways to route yourself in order tosave?Anumberofyearsago, Iplannedatrip toZim-

babwe via London and the ticket price was quitehigh, but I was determined to afford it. So instead ofbuying one ticket all the way through, I bought twoseparate tickets New York to London (ticket one)and London to Harare, Zimbabwe (ticket two) andsavedmore thana thirdof theprice.Thedrawback?I had to claimmybags in London and then recheckthemonto Zimbabwe. Simple really!To keep you guessing and engaged inmy blog,

here are my "far, far" away hints: Z land, portsgalore, is the table set?, wine anyone???, so longseparated—can anyone guess where in the worldthe military took me?Until my very first blog, God bless our troops all

over the world, keep them safe and bring themhome soon. Talk to you real soon.

Wishyoucould talk toothermilitary familymem-bers living locally who face someof the sameday-to-day challenges you do, such as where to sendyour child to school, how to increase your mar-ketability when job hunting or how to find greatshopping deals?Check out DCMilitaryLiving.com, the new, local,

online community hosted by Comprint MilitaryPublications. The website lets you chat, createforums for discussions, offer advice, give advice,post photos, find events happening locally andsimply stay in touch with other military families inthe greater Washington, D.C., area.On DCMilitaryLiving.com, you’ll find useful

events, such as job fairs, activities for the kids andoutings for the whole family, like the Naval DistrictWashington Defenders of Freedom AppreciationDay. Plus, bloggers from various walks of militarylife offer all kinds of insights and advice on relevanttopics such as myths about VA Health Care, man-aging frequent moves and how to navigate theSpace Available travel program.Four times a year, you’ll find extra information in

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I met my cute hubby on a blind date atFort Campbell in 1999. Somehow wehave remained with the 101st this entiretime. We married in 2001, had cutienumber one in 2002 and cutie numbertwo in 2005. Chaz’s Army adventureshave taken him to Kosovo, Korea, Iraq,Afghanistan and all over our greatnation, but he had never been to D.C.until last year.On Jan. 22, 2011, I had to hear the

words no Army wife wants to hear. It’samazing how I can still hear them today—“Mrs. Allen, while your husband was on adismounted patrol in the Zhari district ofAfghanistan he stepped on and detonat-ed an IED. From the battlefield report, weknow he lost both legs and one arm isseverely damaged. We do not have any

more information to add at this time. Wewill need to knowwhere youwill be for therest of the day in case we must make aformal notification.” Over a year has goneby and I can remember sitting at my deskand hearing those words so perfectly. Iam so blessed because the secondphone alerted me that he was stable andwas safely in KAF (Kandahar Airfield) andin surgery.The next few days were filled with

phone calls providing more details andfinally the answers on what was next. Onthe evening of Jan. 25, my husband Chazarrived at Walter Reed Army MedicalCenter and I joined him the next day.That’s when our D.C. journey began.When this adventure started, I spent oneweek in D.C. caring for my husband andone week in Tennessee in our home car-

ing for our girls. Chaz was too gravelyinjured and our girls needed to keep theirlives as normal as possible because weknew we would have to uproot them andbring them to D.C. soon enough. Thanksto our amazing family and friends I wasable to accomplish thismission. Chazdis-charged to outpatient status at WRAMCinMay, andwhen the school year was fin-ished, I brought the girls to live with us inD.C. and really began our journey to the“new normal.”Over thepast year, heand I have turned

our journey to the “new normal” into a funadventure for our family of four. I will blogabout our adventures as a woundedwar-rior family in the nation’s capital. I hopeyou will follow along and enjoy some ofour adventures.

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Fort Belvoir Freedom FestGrab a blanket to spread out and relax this

July 4th. Join your Fort Belvoir neighbors andfriends at Fremont Field for a traditional cele-bration of 4 July. The fun begins at 5:00 p.m.with food vendors and live music featuringLionel Ward (Elvis) and the New World Band.Fireworks are at approximately 9:15 p.m. Incase of rain, please call (703) 805-3030 foralternate fireworks date. For all the details, goto www.belvoirmwr.com.

Summer Jam 3-on-3 Basket-ball TournamentGet your squad together and come out for

the Summer Jam 3-on-3 Basketball Tourna-ment on July 21st. The tournament is at GravesFitness Center with a 9 a.m. start time. Partici-pating teams can register up to 4 players fortheir team. This event is open to all Active Duty,Reservists, and Retirees, Dependents, DoDCivilians and other DoD ID card holders overthe age of 18. Registration is just $20 per teambefore June 30th and $25 per team before July14th. There will also be a 3-point shootout dur-ing the event for registered participants.Get your registration form at Graves FitnessCenter or The Body Shop, or visitwww.belvoirmwr.com to download. For moreinformation, please call 703-805-5589.

Show and Shine Car Show andFamily PicnicRegister your old, new or antique car or

motorcycle in the Show & Shine Car/BikeShow! This year’s event is Saturday, July 28th,from 9 am-2 pm. Registration is just $10 beforeJuly 20 and $15 on event day. Bring your picnicbaskets and blankets because this year’sevent also includes a family picnic with fantas-tic games & activities for all ages. Live musicalentertainment will be performed by Army Band“Pershing’s Own.” In addition to the Show &Shine Car/Bike Show for the adults, there willalso be a Power Wheels Race for the kids (nofee to enter). For more information on Show &Shine categories and to get your registrationform, please visit www.belvoirmwr.com or call703-805-9239 or 703-805-9239.

Hawaiian Luau on thePotomacThe Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club presents a

Hawaiian Luau, Friday, August 3, 6-10 p.m. inthe Mount Vernon Ballroom. Dinner is 6 to 9p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Enjoysmooth sounds and delicious foods from theHawaiian Islands! Cost for adults is $29.95,children 6-12 - $12.95, and children under 5 eatfor free. Call 703-780-0930 for reservations.No refunds after July 26.

Tour deBelvoir August 4Looking for a new sporting event to chal-

lenge you? Well look no further! Fort BelvoirSports & Fitness changes the pace this Augustwith the Tour de Belvoir: the first Fort Belvoircommunity circuit bike race. Participants willbike through a scenic and challenging 20 or40K circuit around the Fort Belvoir Community.Race day is Saturday, August 4, with an 8 a.m.start time. Registration is $15 in advance and$20 after July 8. The Tour de Belvoir is limitedto the first 200 riders that are registered.Awards are given for kids, beginners and com-petitive riders. For more information or todownload the registration form, please visitwww.belvoirmwr.com. For weekly tips on howto prepare for a 20 or 40K bike race, “Like” theFort Belvoir DFMWR Facebook page.

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The days are longer, and there is much to do!Fort Meade features all services and inviteseveryone from the community and our comradesfrom other installations to join our many excitingofferings. Fromour traditional IndependenceDayCelebration to one of the Fun Run Series; there isalways something to do on Fort Meade. Visit ourwebsite; www.ftmeademwr.com, to see every-thing available. Here are just some of the project-ed summer highlights.

FFaatthheerr’’ss DDaayy BBrruunncchh will be offered at ClubMeade from 10:30 to 2 p.m. at Club Meade. Opento everyone to enjoy a special meal on this specialday. Always check the website for updates anddetailed information. Reservationsmaybemadebyphoning 301-677-6969.

IInnddeeppeennddeennccee DDaayy CCeelleebbrraattiioonn will be accentedby the squeals of exuberant children, the aroma ofgrilling, music filling the air, and colorful aerial spec-tacles bursting over head. There is nothing moretraditionally American than this annual gathering offamilies and friends to not only honor the birth oftheir nation, but to celebrate freedom! Mostmunic-ipalities across the nation will be hosting festivitiesand Fort George G. Meade is no exception. TheDirectorate of Family andMorale, Welfare & Recre-ation’s (FMWR)annual IndependenceDayCelebra-tionwill be held July 4th on the Parade Field. Festiv-ities will begin at noon and admission is free. Thecelebration is open to theentire community and thegeneral public to attend.

KKaarraaookkee NNiigghhtt is offered every third Thusday atTheLanes - FortMeade from7 to11p.m. and thereis a $5. cover charge. Open to everyone; all servic-es, all ranks,military and civilian. Call 301-677-5541.

JJaazzzz CClluubb NNiigghhtt will be offered on 7 June at ClubMeade from 6 to 11 p.m. and there is a $5. covercharge. Open to everyone; all services, all ranks,military and civilian and club membership is notrequired. Call 301-677-6969.

LLaattiinnCClluubbNNiigghhttwill beofferedon15JuneatClubMeade from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. and no cover charge.Open toeveryone;all services,all ranks,militaryandcivilian and club membership is not required. Call301-677-6969.

CCoouunnttrryy--TToopp4400ssNNiigghhtt will be offered on 29 Juneat Club Meade from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. and no covercharge. Open to everyone; all services, all ranks,military and civilian and club membership is notrequired. Call 301-677-6969.

DDeecckkPPaarrttiieessareanewfeatureatTheLanes -FortMeade and will be offered on 22 June, 27 July, and3 August. Open to everyone; all services, all ranks,military and civilian. Check our website for upcom-ing details, or call 301-677-5541.

IInntteerrnnaattiioonnaall DDiinnnneerrss will be offered at ClubMeade, so leave your passports at home, but getready to “tour the world” and sample some unique

cuisines! Informative and decorative placematsawait your plate of each lavish menu planned tohighlight your “journey” to theseunusual locales. Allof the International dinners are held on Fridayevenings from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.. Save the followingdates andmake your reservations to enjoy the cui-sine of these nations: Japan – 15 June, Italy – 20July, Thailand – 17 August, and Germany – 21 Sep-tember! All dinners are open to the general publicand advanced reservations are highly encouraged.Always check thewebsite; www.ftmeademwr.com,for updates and detailed information. Reservationsmay bemade by phoning 301-677-6969.

22001122 RRuunn SSeerriieess’ Runs each feature a theme, aone-mile walk, and various age categories. Openall services,DoDcivilians,other runninggroups,andtoallmembersofneighboringcommunities. Regis-tration and paymentmay be completed on the FortMeade website at www.ftmeademwr.com or atGaffneyFitnessCenter. The runsall beginat 8a.m.and include: Summer Sizzler 5K – 16 June at RockPool, Football FanFare 5K – 22 September at Con-stitution Park, Ghost, Ghouls & Goblin 5K -27 Octo-ber at Meade Pavilion, Turkey Trot 5K – 17 Novem-ber, andReindeer Run 5K – 15December; final twoboth at Murphy Field House. All event details aresubject to change, sopleasecheck the FortMeadeFMWR website for current information. For moreinformation on theRunner’s Series, please call 301-677-7916 or go to the FMWRwebsite.

MMeeaaddeePPaavviilliioonn:: FMWR’sSpecialEventshassev-eral wonderful events planned for the spring at theFort Meade Pavilion. There will be an Indoor Flea

Market on 8 September from8 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Ven-dormay register and set up begins at 7 a.m. on theday of the event. There will be other special eventsin the coming months. Always check the websitefor exciting fun and mark your calendars for ourupcoming SummerConcert Series.

JJoobb FFaaiirrss:: Club Meade hosts four very popularjob fairs throughout the year that draw hugecrowds, largely due to the high caliber of the overeighty companies being represented. There arealso other specialty job fairs also held at other loca-tions on Fort Meade. All job seekers should marktheircalendars for theseremaining job fairs:19Sep-tember –WoundedWarrior Job Fair / McGill Train-ingCenter from10a.m. to2p.m., and14November– Veterans’ Job Fair / Club Meade from 9 a.m. to 2p.m. that isopen tobothVeteransandnon-veterans;as well as the general public. Check the FMWRwebsite for info.

TTeexxaass HHoolldd’’eemm TToouurrnnaammeenntt:: Put on your best“poker face” and join us in the Clubhouse on TheLanes – Fort Meade everyMonday evening from 7to9p.m.. Participantsmay joinatany timeand thereare no “buy-ins” for this event. Win great prizes andjust have funplayingyour favoritecardgame. Opento everyone; all services, all ranks, military and civil-ian. Membership is not required to participate andthe event is offered free of charge.

These are just a few of the many activities slatedfor the summer, but always check the Fort MeadeFMWR website; www.ftmeademwr.com, for newevents, updates, andmore information.

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offers out of town trips to such venues asNew York City, Atlantic City, and LongwoodGardens. Come along with your friends orcolleagues for a great time aboard theMCCS mini-bus. Let us do the driving whileyou relax and enjoy the trip. We also offerfishing trips, with the next boat departingDeltaville, Virginia, on June 23 at 7 AM. Bustransportation from Henderson Hall leavesat 3:45 AM.ITT offers discount tickets to local and

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Group Exercise ClassesYes, they are still free!Weoffer a variety of

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Semper Fit RunsCheck the Oohrah Run Series webpage at

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Outdoor RecGet out and enjoy the trails that grace our

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Golf Tournaments“Golf With Us,” Semper Fit’s roaming tour-

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Feeling your skin being gently warSplish!Splash! The Pools are open!Feeling your skin being gently warmed by the

sun…smelling a slight hint of chlorine as it rides thearomawaveof coconut infused sunscreen… yourmp3 player serving up your most favorite tunes…what could be better? In the summer, notmuch!As of May 31, the pools at the Joint BaseMyer-

Henderson Hall Officers’ (specifically on FortMyer, VA) have been open and full of people andsummer activity! People of all ages have beencoming to the club to enjoy the crystal blue cool-ness offered in one of our three pools.“It’s like people have beenwaiting all year to get

back in the water!” said Christina Darensbourg,Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation BusinessOperations and Community Recreation Officer.“We’re enjoying a great season so far and it’s onlygoing to get better!”Darensbourg is no doubt referring to the pools

long list of water aerobics, swim stroke classes,and pool themed special events. And this year,with the Community Club pool being closed, theOfficers’ Club pool will be busier than ever toaccommodate thoseswimmers looking for apool.The pool is now also open to all Federal govern-

ment employees. The Fort Myer Officers’ Clubswas established as military membership clubs foractive and retired commissioned officers of theU.S. Armed Forces and DoD civilians of a corre-sponding pay grade (GS-7 and above, or equiva-lent). However, through an exception to policy, allarea Federal Employees can now enjoy the bene-fits and services our Clubs previously authorizedforonlyDoD IDcardholders. Theexception topol-icy does not apply to Army Community Service,our Fitness Centers or Child Care Centers.

With people taking advantage of the newexception to policy, “We’re happy to say our pop-ularity has increased,” saidDarensbourg. “Peoplewho have always wanted to use the pool butcouldn’t because of membership restrictions arevisiting us for the first time and really enjoyingthemselves. It’s great to see!”For the health and fitness minded, the Officers’

Club pool offers Deep Water and Shallow Waterwater aerobics. Both water aerobics classes arelow impact (which is great for your joints!) andpro-vides a total bodyworkout using dumb-bells, noo-dles, kickboards, floatation device and waterresistance. Both classes are great for all fitnesslevels. Darensbourg advocates water aerobicsclasses because participants can enjoy the coolwater while they workout. “…the best of bothworlds,” Darensbourg said. Water aerobics class-es start June 18 and cost $3 per class.For the serious swimmer to-be, the club offers a

kids’ stroke and turn clinic. The clinics focus onelements of competitive swimming and aredesigned for the summer season competitiveswimmer who wishes to improve their skills. Drilland skill work is emphasized during the hour longsession. Each session will focus on the techniqueand refinement of skills for one stroke to help par-ticipants achieve their goals. Participants must beable to swim one length of the pool to qualify forthis class. Session 1 begins on June 26 and Ses-sion II begins on July 10. The cost is $75 for twoweekclinic and$20 for aonehourdrop in session.The club also offer private swim lessons for the

novice swimmer in 30minute increments and canbe scheduled to fit anyone’s busy schedule. Thecost for private swim lessons is $100 for 4-30minute lessons. AQUAbabies is a parent and totswim class also held in 30 minute increments.

Session I for AQUAbabies starts July 3 and Ses-sion II starts July 31. Saturday classes begin July7. AQUAbabies is $75 for 8-30 minute classes.For more information on swim classes or water

aerobics visit us online at www.jbmhhMWR.com.If you have questions or want to register for aclass, please call 703.522.5935.What would you say if someone told you that

you could combine two of your favorite past timesinto one activity? Well, we have at the Ft.MyerOffi-cers’ Club pool. One of our most popular events,Dive and a Movie is back with a great line up offamilymoviesscheduled toplayat apoolnear you!Join us for an evening of floating in the pool on a

raft, inner tube (or just onyourback)watchinga funfamily movie! All “Dive and AMovie” nights will beheld at the Fort Myer Officers’ Club 50 Yard Pool.Audience members must provide own floatationso bring your own lounge rafts and inner tubes.We’re showing “Puss in Boots” on Saturday,

June 16; “TheMuppets” on Saturday, July 28 and;“Alvin & The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” on Satur-day, August 18. Here’s thebest part…admission isfree! Gatesopenat 8pmandshowsstart prompt-ly at 9 pm. Themovies are subject to changewith-out notice and in the event of inclement weather,the showing will be cancelled. For more informa-

tion about Dive and aMovie call 703.939.1045.Releaseyour innersailorat the thirdannualCard-

board Regatta, August 4. Boat builders of all agesare challenged to design, build, and navigate theirboat made entirely of corrugated cardboardaround a race course at the Ft. Myer Officers’ Clubpool. Trophies are awarded for 1st through 3rdplaces in each age and group category. Cate-gories include the Vogue Award, Pride of Regatta,TeamSpirit and theTitanicAward. Getall thedetailsat www.jbmhhMWR.comor call 703.939.1045.“…and these are just the thing we already have

planned, “said ToddHopkins, FamilyMorale,Wel-fare and Recreation Specialist. “We are alwayslooking for new and unusual events to bring tothe community.”Other pool activities include an end of season

Doggie Dip on September 8 and a pool closingparty (on September 8) – which is always a blast!“We don’t like to talk about those events so earlyon,” Hopkins said. “It’s a reminder to us that sum-mer will eventually end andwe’re just not ready tothink about that.”Be sure to check the FMWR website at

www.jbmhhMWR.com for the most updatedevent information or “Like” us on Facebook bysearching JBMHHMWR.

Army Community Services (ACS) .(703) 696-3510Auto Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 696-3387Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 607-6008

Bowling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 528-4766Child Development Center (CDC) (703) 524-7000Clubs & Catering:Fort McNair Officers Club . . . . . .(703) 484-5800Fort Myer Officers’ Club . . . . . . . .(703) 524-0200Spates Community Club . . . . . . . .(703)527-1302Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 696-3555

Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 696-3419Pools: (Open Memorial – Labor Day weekends)Fort Myer Officers’ Club Pool . . . .(703) 524-7000Fort Myer Community Pool . . . . .(703) 696-3226Recreation Center/Leisure Travel Services . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 696-3470

Fitness Centers:Fort Myer . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 696-7867/7868Fort McNair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 685-3117Tennis (Seasonal Hours):Fort Myer Officers’ Club Courts . .(703) 243-3113Youth Services . . . . . . . . .(703) 696-3728/3712

Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall FMWR Directory

Henderson HallAdministration...........................................703-979-8420 ext. 323Athletics..................................................................703-697-2706Barber Shop ...........................................................703-271-8177Career Resource Management ...............................703-614-6828Contracting ...............................................703-979-8420 ext. 130Counseling Services ...............................................703-614-72048th & I Marine Mart................................................202-433-2848Education Office .....................................................703-614-9104Exceptional Family Member.....................................703-693-5353Family Child Care....................................................703-614-7332Financial Management............................................703-614-6950Gear Issue..............................................................703-693-4730Gym........................................................................703-614-7214Human Resources................................703-979-8420 ext. 306/7Information & Referral.............................................703-614-7202ITT....................................................703-979-8420 ext. 116/378Java Café................................................................571-483-1962Lifelong Learning.....................................................703-614-9104Marine & Family Services .................................703-614-7200/01Marine Club ............................................................703-614-2125Marine Corps Exchange ..........................................703-979-8420Marine Corps Family Team Building.........................703-693-4840Marketing/Sponsorship ..........................................703-693-5351Military Clothing Sales......................703-979-8420 ext. 104/131New Parent Support ...............................................703-614-7204Pool........................................................................703-693-7351Relocation...............................................................703-614-7202Retail Administration.................................703-979-8420 ext. 354Retired Activities .....................................................703-693-9197Single Marine..........................................................703-614-4947School Liaison ........................................................703-693-8378Semper Fit Administration.......................................703-695-1591The Vineyard.............................................703-979-8420 ext. 105Wellness.................................................................703-614-5959

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Splish! Splash! Pools are open!

Fifth Annual Daddy-Daughter DanceJune 16th, 1 to 3pm, Community Center inside Bolling ClubGrab your dancing shoes and freshen up your smooth moves

and join us for “The 5th Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance! You seeyour little princess growing up so fast, join us in this event as thememories are sure to last. Dance the afternoon away to Disneytunes, pop, rock-n-roll, oldies and all your favorite songs! SAC andYouth Program information will be available during this event.Please call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Sounds of Summer Seriesat the Slip Inn Bar &Grill:Let’s celebrate the summerwith greatmusic and delicious food!Classic Rock/Elvis Summer BBQ - June 22ndReggaefest - July 13thJazzfest - August 17thPlease call 202-767-1371 for more information.

Navy-Air Force HalfMarathonandNavy 5MilerSeptember 16th, Washington DC, National MallThe Navy 5-Miler is expanding into the Navy-Air Force Half-

Marathon and Navy 5-Miler in 2012. The inaugural half-marathonand 9th Annual 5-Miler will take place at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 16,2012 on the grounds of theWashingtonMonument inWashington,D.C. Additional activities race weekendwill include an Expo in con-junction with Packet Pick-up and a Pasta Party meal available from11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All pre-race activities will be hosted at the

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Club Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. Therace is open to military and civilian runners, and participants andvolunteers can find more information and register at www.joint-basehalfmarathon.com.The mission of JBAB Morale, Welfare and Recreation is to pro-

vide quality support and recreational services that contribute tothe retention, readiness, mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of our active duty personnel and Department of Defenseemployees. All proceeds will go to supporting these programsand services that improve the quality of life for the United Statesactive dutymilitary and their families. Please call 202-767-1371 formore information.

Golf TournamentAugust 24th, Shotgun start: 8am, South Course of Joint Base

Andrews Golf CourseGet ready for JBAB’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament! Prizes will be

rewarded to the one male and female with the longest drive andclosest to the pin. Please call 202-767-5895 for more information.

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR)Administrative Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-7707Military & Family Support Center (MFSC)WFS, Bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-433-6151WFS, Bldg. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-0450Aerobic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-8821Arts and Crafts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-4422Auto Hobby Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-4571Bolling Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-563-3800Capital Cove Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-9136Fitness Center I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-5895Fitness Center II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-433-2962Furnari Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-433-2574ITT (Tickets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-404-6576Liberty Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-685-1802Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-5578Outdoor Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-9136Potomac Lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-563-1702Slip Inn Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-5840Child & Youth Programs (CYP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Child Care Placement Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-433-3055Child Development Center I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-2890Child Development Center II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-404-8071Child Development Center III… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-433-0771Child Development Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-404-1454School Bus Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-8138Youth Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-4003Gateway Inns & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-404-7050Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blanchard Barracks Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-4456Enterprise Hall Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-433-0960Furnari Hall Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-433-2667Honor Guard Barracks Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-767-4418Housing Office I, Bldg. 414 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-433-0346Housing Office II, Bldg. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-404-6828

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SSuummmmeerr CCaammppss"Let's Fit Together" is the 2012 theme for Summer Camp at the

Billy the Kid Youth Center. Programming includes 4-H, Boys andGirls Club of America, iREAD and Navy Fit Factor activities. Regis-tration is at the Youth Center (M-F, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) as long asspaces are available. Camp starts June 4 and ends August 24 with12 fun-filled weeks of learning new things, being fit, staying healthyand coming together in friendship.Teen Camp Registration is in progress. Teen camp starts July 9

and runs throughAugust 10,M-F from9a.m. to 4 p.m. and theYouthCenter is open 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to accommodate working par-ents. There will be weekly field trips, swimming, fine arts, sports,guest speakers and loads of fun! Spaces are limited and eligibilityincludes dependents, ages 12-17 of active duty, DoD civilian Con-tractors or Naval Academy Athletic Association personnel.Fees for both summer camp and teen camp are based on total

family income. Please bring LES with you when registering. Formore information, call 410-293-9396.

SSwwiimmmmiinngg PPoooollssMWRAnnapolis operates twooutdoor pools,NorthSevernPool (on

NSA Annapolis) and South Severn Pool (across from Gate 8 at theNavalAcademy) throughLaborDay,Sept. 3. Swimming lessonswill begiven in two-weeksessions (June18-28andJuly 9-19). Lapswimmingis free for military and DoD civilians at either pool on weekdays. DoDcontractors must have a pool membership or pay daily guest fees forlap swimming. Membership passes are sold at the MWR RecreationServicesBldg. #89. Bothpools canbe rented for privateparties from7to9p.m. (weekendsatSouthPoolandSun-SatatNorthPool). For infor-mation call 410-293-9200.

CCaarrrr CCrreeeekk MMaarriinnaa BBooaatt RReennttaallss,, SSaaiilliinngg aannddKKaayyaakkiinngg LLeessssoonnssThe Marina offers sailing lessons May18 to September 2 Suc-

cessful completion of sailing lessons earns a "B" qualification card.Lessonscost $220/personandmust bebookedby reservation. Thecost includes course materials. Because of their popularity, a wait-ing list is maintained throughout the year. This course is available toauthorized MWR customers, ages 16 or older. Sailing lesson appli-cations can be downloaded at: www.usna.edu/MWR/MWRSailing-LessonsForm.htmFrom May to September, the Marina also rents power and sail-

boats, canoes and kayaks. TheMarina will also offer Kayak Instruc-

tions and Tours with certified American Canoe Association Instruc-tors. Lessons are scheduled as demand dictates. Instructions varyfroma1-hour orientation to a 4-hour Touring class, including sunriseand sunset tours. Visit the MWR Annapolis webpage athttp://www.usna.edu/MWR and click on the Marina links for moreinformation or call 410-293-3731 or 2058.

SSppeeeedd CCaammpp ffoorr YYoouutthhMWR Fitness will host a Speed Camp for youth ages 12-17 on

June 16. Youth will learn the basic skills of improving their athleticability (sprinting, agility, reaction and quickness). Eligibilty includesactive duty, DoD civilian employees, DoD contractors, USNA Alum-ni. Schedule on June 16 is: 8 a.m. – Athletic Testing (optional); 9:30to 11:30 a.m. – Speed Camp; 11:30 a.m. to Noon – Q&A. Registra-tion deadline is June 13 and is open to the first 50 customers. Costis $30 for active duty dependents and $40 for all others. For infor-mation, call 410-293-9211. To register, call 410-293-9200.

IInnddeeppeennddeennccee 55KK RRuunnMWRFitnesswill host a 5KRunon June 30 at theBayRoom,NSA

Annapolis. The race starts at 9 a.m. with registration in advance atthe Rec Bldg. #89 or day of event starting at 8 a.m. FREE for activeduty and $10 for all others. For information, call 410-293-9200.

PPooooll PPaarrttiieessMWRwill host a series of three pool parties during summer 2012

- affordable evenings of food, fun and games for thewhole family atthe North Severn Swimming Pool, NSA Annapolis including an All-American cookout provided by the MWR Blue Jacket Café. Cost is$5.50 person; FREE for RIK; $3.50 Kids 11& under. Here’s the datesto mark on your calendar:June 15 – End of School Year Pool Party (4:30 to 7 p.m.)July 4 – Freedom Fest Pool Party (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.)August 17 – Pool Member Appreciation Pool Party (4:30 to 7 p.m.

– FREE for pool members)For more information or to sign up, call 410-293-9200.

IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn,, TTiicckkeettss aanndd TTrraavveellThe Information, Tickets andTravelOffice atNSAAnnapolis offers

special events, bookings and a variety of discounted tickets to areathemeparks in Pennsylvania,Maryland, NewJersey, andVirginia aswell as exotic attractions in Florida and California.Discounted tickets are available to allMWReligible customers includ-

ing: Active Duty, Retired Military, Reservists, National Guard, Active and

Retired DoD civilians, Alumni Association personnel, NAAA personneland full timeContractors assigned toUSNAcomplex.For acomplete list of tickets, visit http://cnic .navy.mil/Annapolis/Flee-

tAndFamilyReadiness/ ThingsToDo/TicketsTravelAndTours/index.htmor sign up to receive the Fleet & Family Readiness E-newsletter athttps://app.e2ma.net/app/view :Join/signupId:22556 .To purchase tickets ormake reservations, visit the Customer Ser-

vice Desk in theMWRRecreation Services Bldg. #89,M-F, 5:30 a.m.to 8p.m., call 410-293-9200 to chargebyphoneor call ErinReardon,ITT Coordinator, at 410-293-9207 for complete ITT services.

OOuuttddoooorr RReeccrreeaattiioonn EEqquuiippmmeenntt RReennttaallMWR rents tables, chairs, grills, propane heater / cooker, picnic

tables with umbrellas, tents, sleeping bags, camp cots, air mats, icechests, lanterns, stoves, canopies and a 4-man Coleman YumaCamper to help you experience the great outdoors.MWR also rents mountain bikes, helmets and sports equipment.MWR rents three inflatables: Moon Bounce, Giant Slide and Bas-

ketballHoop.$75charge forMWRtodeliverandsetup the inflatables.Equipment can be checked out from the Outdoor Recreation

Equipment Rental Facility, Bldg 299 Halligan Road (same facility asAuto Skills Shop). Hours of operation are: M-Th, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fri-day, Noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Week-end rentals mean a customer picks up items on Friday and returnsthem the following Monday. Call 410-293-3859.Kayak and canoe rentals are available at the MWR Carr Creek

Marina. Call 410-293-3731 or 2058.For a copy of the Outdoor Recreation Equipment Rental

Brochure: www.usna.edu/MWR/ GEARRENT/NSAAnnapolis-MWROutdoorRecreationEquipmentRental-BROCHURE

MMWWRRCCaarrWWaasshh TTaakkeess TTookkeennssMWR’s automatedCarWashoperates 24/7 and is locatednext to

theNavy ExchangeGas Station at NSAAnnapolis. Customersmaypurchase Car Wash Tokens at the Customer Service Desk in theMWRRecreationServicesBldg. #89. Tokensare$1and$5andmaybe purchased by credit card. Prices are $8/Basic; $9/Deluxe and$10/Ultimate. For more information, call 410-293-9200.

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NSA AnnapolisNavy Night at the BaysoxThe 13th Annual “Navy Night at the Baysox” will be held on Friday,

August3at7:05p.m.whentheBowieBaysox(AAaffiliateof theBaltimoreOrioles) take on the Trenton Thunder (AA Affiliate of the New York Yan-kees) at Prince George’s Stadium, Routes 50 and 301 in Bowie, MD.Gatesopenat6:05p.m. TheU.S.NavalAcademyBandwillperformpatri-oticmusic in frontof thestadiumshortlybefore thegatesopen.Openingceremonieswill beperformedbyNavypersonnel andNavy

Federal Credit Union personnel at 6:30 p.m. There will also be apost-game fireworksdisplay that lights up the skiesover thecity ofBowie!Free ticketswill be available toDepartment of Defense-affiliated per-

sonnel starting July 9 at many of the military installations listed in thispublication. People eligible to receive free tickets are active duty andretired military from all branches of military service, active reservistsandNational Guardmembers, Department of Defense civilians (activeand retired) and family members, U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen,DoD contractors, Naval Academy Athletic Association and U.S. NavalAcademy Alumni Association personnel. Please contact your base’sMWR Information, Tickets and Travel (ITT / ITR) outlet and presentproper IDwhen picking up tickets.The MWR Information, Tickets and Travel Outlet at Naval Support

Activity Annapolis is located in the Recreation Services Bldg. #89.HoursareMonday throughFriday from5:30a.m. to 8p.m. Free ticketswill be available during these hours.

Prince George’s Stadium, is a “family friendly” stadium with acarousel and playground area. All seats, including general admissiontickets, have terrific views of the playing field, so you’re always close totheaction! Concessionstandsareconvenient to all seats andparkingis FREE! This is a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy anevening of baseball compliments of the Bowie Baysox!This annual event is made possible by a commercial sponsorship

from the Bowie Baysox with the Morale, Welfare and RecreationDepartment,NSAAnnapolis. NavyFederalCreditUnion is sponsoringtheevening for theU.S.NavalAcademyClassof2016 (Plebes)and thefireworks display.Tickets are for promotional use only - not for re-sale. (Neither the

Navy nor any other part of the federal government officially endorsesany company, sponsor or their products or services).For information, call 410-293-9206 (DSN281).

Accounting / MWR Business Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410-293-9277Administrative and NAF Personnel Office . . . . . . . . . . .410-293-9208Athletics Office / Fitness . . . . . . . . . .410-293-9211 / 410-293-9226Auto Skills Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -410-293-3859Blue Jacket Café (Galley) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-293-9120Child Development Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -410-293-9390Child Development Home Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -410-293-9395Discount Ticket Sales (ITT Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -410-293-9200FAM-CAMP (Campgrounds) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -410-293-9200Fleet & Family Support Center - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-293-2641Navy Family Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -410-293-9736Bachelor Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -410-293-9070Lincoln Military Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -410-349-8616Information, Tickets & Travel Coordinator’s Office . . . -410-293-9207Marketing / Commercial Sponsorship Office . . . . . . . -410-293-9206Liberty Zone (Single / Unaccompanied Act Duty) . . . . -410-293-9214Marina (Carr Creek Marina) - Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410-293-3731CDR John L. Dunning, Ret Pier at Mill Creek - Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410-293-3731/ 2058

MWR Director – Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410-293-9209Navy Gateway Inns & Suites - 410-293-3906 (located at USNA)Party Room Rental – Bay Room Reservations . . . . . . .410-293-9200Recreational Services Building #89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410-293-9200Outdoor Gear / Sports Equipment Checkout . . . . . . . .410-293-9200North Severn Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410-293-2082South Severn Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410-293-3033Youth Programs ("Billy the Kid" Youth Center) . . . . . . . .410-293-9396

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4th of July atNASPatuxent RiverOn July 4th we celebrate the holiday in style.

Our River’s Edge Catering and Conference Cen-ter, located on the water with the best view of theSolomons Fireworks, hosts a special 4th of JulyDinner and then outside party! There will bemusic, entertainment for the kids, beverages andmore! Call 301-342-3656 for more information.Sponsored by Lincoln Military HousingMAKE it an overnight! Military personnel can

plan on coming to Pax andmay stay at any of ourcamp grounds, RV parks or at our fantastic NavyGateway Inns and Suites. Call (301) 342-3601 or1-877-NAVYBED to book your reservations today!

CampingAt Patuxent River, the backdrop of the Chesa-

peake Bay and the Patuxent River, coupled withthe natural, wooded landscape, make picnicing afavored recreation. Grills and picnic tables, aswellas athletic and recreation equipment, are avail-able to rent. Please call the ITT Office for reserva-tions for any of the picnic sites, which include theBeach House, Paradise Grove Pavilion, CedarPoint Beach Pavilion, West Basin Marina Pavilionand the Harper's Creek Recreation Areas. Reser-vations may bemade by calling 301-342-3648.

Information, Tickets andToursOffice (ITT)The Information, Tickets and Tours Office (ITT)

is located on Cedar Point Road in front of the Drill

Cedar Point Road in front of the Drill Hall. ITT is thestation's first stop when planning vacations andgetaway weekends, and where residents andemployees may purchase tickets to major sport-ing events, concerts and other special events inthe region, and where you may peruse seatingcharts andmonthly calendars of events. ITT is thebest place to book your travel arrangements also.They offer vacation planning, cruise, fun day trips,hotels and more. Visit their website for your nexttrip. www.cnic.navy.mil/patuxent/fleetandfami-lyreadiness/thingstodo

Outdoor PoolThe NAS Patuxent River Outdoor Pool is an

Olympic-size facility located next to the RassieurYouth Center. The pool is available for fitness andrecreation swim and offers a diving board and awater slide. Thepool’s impressive amount of deckspace, makes it an ideal rental facility for privateparties and other functions. Opening June 18.Fitness Swim - Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - NoonRecreation Swim - Tues. - Fri. Noon - 7 p.m.And Sat., Sun., Holidays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Pool is not open onMonday --

Programming onlyOutdoor Pool Parties are available. Call (301)

342-4225or (301) 757-1293 tomake reservations.

SoccerCampRegistrationStop by the Rassieur Youth Center to register

your child for this summer’s Soccer Camp to be

held at the Beach house field at NAS PatuxentRiver. There will be 3 sessions June 18-22, June25-29 and July 2, 3 and 5,6. The camp is for chil-dren ages 6-14. The campwill run from 7 a.m. – 3p.m. The week long camps will run $95 per childper youth ($85 for July 2-6). Call the Youth Centerat 301-342-1694 for more information.

Tennis CampRegistrationThe Rassieur Youth Center will be taking regis-

trations for the 2010Summer TennisCamp. Therewill be 3 sessions June18-22, June25-29andJuly2,3 and 5,6. The camp is for children ages 6-14.The camp will run from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. The weeklong camps will run $95 per child per youth ($85for July 2-6). Camp will be held at the TennisCourts next to the TheaterCall theYouthCenter at301-342-1694 for more information.

TeenCampRegistrationDay Camp Sessions: Tuesdays -Thursdays;

July 10-12, 17-20, 24-26, July 31 – Aug 2 and Aug7-9 which will include an overnight) Teens ages13-17 are invited to attend Teen SummerCampatthe Rassieur Youth Center. Camp is full of funactivities, teambuilding, moneymanagement andcrafts. Campers also are eligible to take chaper-oned field trips (Transportation and team mem-bers provided, ticket purchase will be necessary)Register at the Rassieur Youth Center. Call 301-342-1694 for more information. Day Camp: $80per teen per session ($130 for Aug 7-9).

Cedar PointGolf CourseThe picturesque Cedar Point Golf Course at

NAS Pax River features 6,714 yards of golf fromthe longest tees for a par of 72. This course's keyfeatures are its narrow, tree-lined fairways, whichare located amid a fairly wooded area, and thegreens are bent grass.Monday - Noon – 8:30 p.m.Tuesday – Thursday - 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.Friday - 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.Saturday, Sunday&Holidays - 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.Call 301-342-3597 for questions.

Naval Air Station Patuxent RiverNAS Patuxent River Directory

Auto Skills Center..................(301) 342-3507Bowling Center......................(301) 342-3994Cedar Point Golf Course........(301) 342-3597Center Stage Theater (Movie Recording)......................................................(301) 342-5033Child Development Annex (Drop-In) .............................................................(301) 342-3636Child Development Center.....(301) 342-7637Customized Creations ...........(301) 342-3569Drill Hall, Fitness Room Weight Roomand Gear Issue. ....................(301) 342-3519Energy Zone..........................(301) 995-3869Information, Tickets and Tours ....................................................................(301) 342-3648Liberty E1-E6 .......................(301) 342-3565Indoor/Outdoor Pool .............(301) 342-4225Rassieur Youth Center...........(301) 342-1694River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center.............................................(301) 342-3656West Basin Marina................(301) 342-3573

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CampingNRC Solomons has 14 group tent campsites, 56 primitive tent

campsites, 146 complete hookup sites and 156 electric and wateronly sites (20-50 amp service available at sites with electrichookup).Campsites are not pull-through sites. Call the LodgingOffice at (410) 286-7301/2.

TheRiverside Aquatics ComplexThe Aquatics Complex includes four swimming pools: two 25-

meter pools (5’ depth or less), a wading pool and a diving pool witha 1.5 meter dive board and 2 water powered slides. The bathhouseis equipped with restrooms and showers.May 26 - September 3; Mondays - Closed (except holidays)Tuesday – Thursday - 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Friday - 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.Saturday, Sunday and Holidays - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.The Riverside Aquatics Complex is available for private pool par-

ties Tuesday – Sunday fromMemorial Day weekend through LaborDay and all weekends in September after normal operating hours.Call (410) 394-2845 to make your reservations.

TheAdventure ZoneThe Adventure Zone features an air-conditioned TV lounge with

arcade, an 18-hole miniature golf course, billiard tables, and a pingpong table. The Adventure Zone hosts special events includingdances, tournaments, outdoor movie nights, family events, arts andcraft projects, and carnivals. Gear Issue, located inside the Adven-ture Zone, has tennis, basketball, and softball equipment to loan outwith the purchase of a Leisure or Activity Pass. During the off-sea-son, the Lodging Office can provide limited recreation equipment toguests. The Adventure Zone can assist in birthday party celebra-tions year round. Call (410) 286-8046/8047 for more information

Basketball &TennisFour tennis courts and two basketball courts are located on Patux-

ent Drive next to the Administrative Building. Both are open for playyear-round. All courts are lit until 11 p.m. during the summermonths,except during theMovies in the Park program at Lighthouse Park.

Bicycle RentalThe Adventure Zone rents bicycles. Helmets are mandatory.

DrivingRange/ PuttingGreenThe driving range is located just behind the Adventure Zone

Recreation Center. A token-operated ball dispenser is at the range.The range has a natural tee area with posted yardage. The Adven-ture Zone has clubs in a variety of sizes.

MiniatureGolfAn 18-hole miniature golf course with a newly renovated pirate

theme is a favorite place for children and adults to play “putt-putt”.

Tent, CampingAndPicnic EquipmentRental equipment that is available includes: 6-person tent, coolers,

lanterns and cots. Basic picnic pack and a deluxe pack is also avail-able for rental.

SandVolleyball Courts&HorseshoePitsSand volleyball courts and horseshoe pits are located throughout

NRC Solomons and are included with most recreational facilityrentals.

Navy Recreation Center SolomonsPhone Directory

Adventure Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(410) 286-8046/8047

Point Patience Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . .(410) 286-8022/8023

Sunset Pier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(410) 286-7354

Riverside Aquatics Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(410) 394-2845

Lodging Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(410) 286-7416

Camping Reservations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(410) 286-7415

NRC SolomonsNDWDefenders of Freedom Appreciation DaySaturday, Sept. 22

RainDate: Saturday, Sept. 29TheNDWregionwould like to show its' appreciation for themen

andwomenwhodaily support anddefend this great country. Theyare inviting all DoD and Military personnel to a day at Six Flags ata drastically reduced rate. In addition, the first 5000 people to pur-chase the tickets will be eligible to receive a limited seating ticketto our legendaryperformer. (Performer tobeannouncedat a latertime) Tickets can be purchase at any NDW ticket office beginningApril 2, 2012.

Ticket prices will be.$18 April 2 - August 16, 2012$20 After August 17Tickets are Non Refundable.

Call your NDW ITT Office for more information: Navy Yard -(202) 433-2069; Bethesda - (301) 295-0434; JBAB - (202) 404-6576; Indian Head - (301) 744-4850; Dahlgren - (540) 653-8785;NAS Patuxent River - (301) 342-3648; Annapolis- (410) 293-9200Tickets will also be available at these ITT Offices: Pentagon

Army, Pentagon AF, Pentagon OSD, Andrews AFB, FortBelvoir, Fort Myer, Quantico, Henderson Hall, Fort Meade, DIA,ONI and CIA.For updates and information on this event visit:

http://cnic.navy.mil/ndw/fleetandfamilyreadiness/thingstodo/Sponsored by: ITT Exelis **Naval District Washington sincere-

ly thanks and appreciates the sponsors of this event. However,neither the Navy nor any other part of the federal governmentofficially endorses any company, sponsor or their products orservices.

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NSA South Potomac, NSF DahlgrenSign up to get a free subscription for NSF

Dahlgren Fleet and Family Readiness weekly Elec-tronic Newsletter (e-News) at FFRPMarketing_Dahlgren@navy.mil for special events, menus,sports events, FFSC class schedules andmore!Visit Naval Support Activity South Potomac

(NSASP) on the web! Our web address iswww.cnic.navy.mil/SPotomac. Have you foundNaval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) onFacebook? www.facebook.com/pages /Naval-Sup-port-Activity-South-Potomac/481418550575

CCaannnnoonnbbaallll LLaanneess BBoowwlliinngg AAlllleeyyOpen 6 days a week, Cannonball Lanes has 10

lanes of bowling featuring AMF equipment withstate-of-the-art Bose sound system, concessionsand shoes available. Activities include open bowl-ing, special event nights, leagues, andparty rentals.

CChhiillddDDeevveellooppmmeenntt CCeenntteerr ((CCDDCC))Open 5 days a week, the CDC provides a full-

time child development program for children sixweeks to five years old. The center is open from 6a.m. - 6 p.m. The CDC is accredited by the Nation-al Association for the Education of Young Chil-dren, holds DoD certification and participates inthe USDA child and adult care food program.

CCrraafftteecchhHHoobbbbyy SShhooppOpen 5 days a week, Craftech offers classes in

stained glass, ceramics, framing and mattingalong with manymore! Craftech carries craft sup-plies and will special order parts and supplies forcustomers. Is your child into art? How about acrafting birthday party? For more informationplease stop by the Craftech Office.

DDaahhllggrreennAAqquuaattiiccss CCeenntteerrSummer Pool hours will be starting Memorial

Day. Open year round for Red Cross CPR & LifeGuardTraining, swimming lessons, lap swimming,and aqua aerobics classes and special familyevents. Please call the pool for hours of operation,prices and facility rental at 540-653-8088.

CChhiilldd DDeevveellooppmmeenntt HHoommee CCaarreeTraining available for Military & DoD spouses

who live on base to offer childcare in their ownhomes and provide the same high standard ofcare as in theChild andYouth Programs. This pro-gram is highly monitored and is a great conven-ience for civilians working on the base. If you areinterested in becoming a Child DevelopmentHome care provider contact Trische Mollner at540-653-4342 for more information.

DDaahhllggrreenn FFiittnneessss CCeenntteerrOpen 7 days a week. You can join a variety of

group fitness classes, including Cardio Boxing,Spinning, Power Yoga, Strength and Stability andKettlebells. The Fitness Center offers racquetballthroughout the year. Other sports and tourna-ments are offered, such as softball, soccer, flagfootball, dodgeball, and basketball. Karate class-es are also offered throughout the year every 3months for ages 6 through adult. Ballet and jazzclasses are offered during the school year.

IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn,,TTiicckkeettssaannddTToouurrss ((IITTTT))Open 5 days a week – The ITT office offers infor-

mation, maps and directions to local shopping,restaurants, historical sites and entertainment - Dis-

count tickets to Regal Cinemas, Cineplex OdeonTheaters,BaltimoreAquarium,MyrtleBeach,DisneyWorld, SeaWorld andmore! Ask for information onMilitary Discounts and the Armed Forces VacationClub. Also call the ITT Office at 540-653-8785 formore information onMWR facility rentals.

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((SSiinnggllee//UUnnaaccccoommppaanniieedd SSaaiilloorr ))Open 7 days a week, The Liberty program

sponsors free or reduced-price events for allactive-duty personnel. Contact the LibertyCoordi-nator at 540-653-7277 for information and sched-uled events. ID required for Liberty discounts.

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RRVV && BBooaatt SSttoorraaggee OOffffiicceeOpen 4 days a week. Located within the Auto

Skills Center, Gear Issue & Equipment Rentaloffers a selection of recreation equipment for fish-ing, camping, picnics, special events, sportingequipment andmore. Rentals can be daily, week-ly or for the weekend. Call during hours of opera-tion for details and pricing.

TThhee DDaahhllggrreennMMoovviiee TThheeaatteerrJoin us at the newly remodeledDahlgrenMovie

Theater. We have new seating with drink holders,new carpet, new paint and new curtains. Fridayand Saturday evening movies shown year-round,featuring recentmovie releases. Concessions areavailable including food and beverages. A signifi-cant savings when compared to commercialmovie theaters. Eligible patrons include all withbase access. For more information please con-tact the movie info. line at 540-653-7336.Friday and Saturday: 7 p.m. Showings$5 Civilian, $4 Active Duty, Retired & Reserve Mil

E7 & above & their family members with ID, $2.50E1-E6 and below and their family members with ID,$2Child (6-11), Free - Child (5 and under).

YYoouutthh AAccttiivviittyy CCeenntteerrOpen 5 days a week from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. The

Youth Activity Center offers a before and afterschool program and summer camp for youthgrades K-12. Our caring staff members supervisea wide range of activities from recreation to craftsto homework time.

NSA South Potomac,NSF Dahlgren Phone List

Aquatics Center ........................540-653-8088Auto Skills Center .....................540-653-4900Cannonball Lanes Bowling .......540-653-7327Child Development Center ........540-653-4994Child Development Homes .......540-653-4994Craftech Hobby Shop................540-653-1730Community House, Parade Field and Joy Park..................................................540-653-8785Fitness Center/Gymnasium ......540-653-8580General Library .........................540-653-7474Gray’s Landing on the Potomac .540-653-8277Information, Tickets & Tours .....540-653-8785Liberty Office............................540-653-7277Gear Issue & Equipment Rental / RV & BoatStorage Office ..........................540-653-4900Marketing and Corporate Sponsorship.............................................................540-653-5826MWR Admin Office ..................540-653-7777Youth Activities Center ..............540-653-8009

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QuanticoSummer Fun BeginsQuantico 50MPoolOpening 26 May, the Quantico 50M pool is the place to be this

summer for relaxation, fun, exercise, and learningopportunities. Thefacility includes an Olympic size pool and wading pool.The wading pool is a zero depth entry to make access to our

mushroom fountain and frog slide easy for our littlest swimmer.The50MPool is theperfect place to swim lapsor playgameswith

your friends and is equippedwith awindingwater slide, 3meter div-ing board, and 1 meter diving board which provide endless fun forkids and adults alike. In addition to recreational swimming, we offerwater exercise, unit PTs, swim lessons, lifeguard training, and watersafety instructor training.We also offer both private & splash parties. Make your next event

a splash and throw a pool party with us! We hope you'll spend yoursummer with us. Call us at 703-784-2973 or visit www.quantico.usmc-mccs.org/Pool

YouDeserve a TreatSoft serve ice cream is now available at “Creme,” located next to

the self-serve car wash and Barnett Field. Hours of operation: Mon-day-Sunday 1100-1900.

QuanticoMarinaLocated beyond the TownofQuantico at the east endof Potomac

Avenue in Building 25, the Marina has over 100 slips, offering day-time, overnight, and long-term berthing for boats up to 40 feet inlength, most with electric and water hookups. It has restroom andshower facilities, a pump-out station and a small resale service thatsells gas, oil, ice, and other boat supplies on site. TheQuanticoMari-na can special order almost anything marine-related for your boat.

Call 703-784-2359 for more information. www.quantico.usmc-mccs.org/Marina

QuanticoBowlingCenterCool off in our air-conditioned facility while having fun! Located in

the lower deck of Little Hall, 2034 Barnett Ave, the Bowling Centeroffers "Glo Bowling," which creates a club-like atmosphere with fogmachines, a light show, and the latest music.The facility has 12 lanes, a full-service pro shop, game room,

snack bar, and has wheel chair access.Summer hours are: Monday-Thursday 1100-2100, Friday 1100-

2300, Saturday 1100-2330, and Sunday 1300-1700. The BowlingCenter is alsoavailable forbirthdayparties, “wet downs,” and leaguebowling.

Individual units aboard Quantico are authorized to include bowl-ing as part of their PT regimens and have priority for lane usage onWednesday afternoons. For more information, call 703-784-2210.www.quantico.usmc-mccs.org/Bowling

Medal ofHonorGolf CourseThe "Medal of Honor" Golf Course offers eligible patrons,

including DoD contractors, a wide variety of golfing activities.Located off Fuller Road, this facility offers an 18-hole course,practice range, practice putting green, pro shop, locker rooms,club storage services, banquet-sized pavilion, and a clubhouseand restaurant, Mulligan's.Reunions, retirements, graduations, andmorale office parties are

great occasions to schedule a golf tournament or outing. Outingsare available for closedgroupsonweekdays. To schedule anoutingor tournament, call 703-784-2424. www.quantico.usmc-mccs.org/GolfHours: Golf Course: Monday-Thursday 0730-Dusk; Friday, Satur-

day, Sunday and Holidays 0700-Dusk; Pro Shop: Monday-Thursday0700-1800; Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 0630-1800; Mulli-gan’s: Monday-Friday 0900-1800, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays0630-1800

Discount TicketsRecreation, Information, Tickets andTours is locatedat theMarine

Corps Exchange, 3500 Russell Road. The staff searches out "hotspots" suitable for individual family outings and/or tours of specialinterest to their customers and offers information, brochures, anddiscount tickets tomany local attractions, including Kings Dominion,Busch Gardens, Six Flags America, Colonial Williamsburg, and theVerizon Center. Rec/ITT can be reached at 703-432-8850.www.quantico.usmc-mccs.org/Rec/ITT

For more information about Quantico MCCS activities, visit ourwebsite at www.quantico.usmc-mccs.org.

QuanticoMCCS Phone NumbersMCX .......................................................................703-432-8800REC ITT ..................................................................703-432-8850Marine Mart ...........................................................703-784-2712Golf Course ............................................................703-784-2424Package Store........................................................703-432-8152Bowling Center .......................................................703-784-2210The Clubs at Quantico ............................................703-784-4264Catering..................................................................703-432-0219Auto Hobby.............................................................703-784-2729Marina....................................................................703-784-2359Barber Physical Activity Center ................................703-432-0590Theater...................................................................703-784-2279Lunga Park .............................................................703-784-5270Child Development Center ......................................703-784-2716Youth/Teen Center..................................................703-784-2249Quantico Family Library...........................................703-784-4348The Crossroads Inn ................................................703-630-4444Human Resources..................................................703-784-3454

CoastGuardDayAugust 4th, 1790: Join Sector New York as we

celebrate 222 years of service to the country. Thecelebration will take place on August 3rd, 2012 infront of the MWR building on Fort Wadsworth.The day starts off with a series of fun challenge

events for children of all ages. As the morningcontinues the food service kicks in, the musicstarts, the afternoon games begin, the cutting ofthe birthday cake, the dunk tank, and of courseICE CREAM closes out the formal activities.The cost is just $4.00 per person. While this is a

Coast Guard MWR event, members of all theservices are highly encouraged to attend includ-ing the active, retired, reserve and their familiesand friends. We want to show everyone how theCoast Guard can throw a party.

Get toKnowYourCoastiesIf you are going to join us at their birthday party,

you should get to know us as well.The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is amil-

itary branch of the United States involved in mar-itime law,mariner assistance, and search and res-cue, among other duties of coast guards else-where. One of the seven uniformed services oftheUnited States, and the smallest armed serviceof theUnitedStates, its statedmission is toprotectthe public, the environment, and theUnited Stateseconomic and security interests in any maritimeregion in which those interests may be at risk,including international waters and America'scoasts, ports, and inland waterways.

USCG has a broad and important role in home-land security, law enforcement, search and res-cue, marine environmental pollution response,and themaintenanceof river, intra-coastal and off-shore aids to navigation (ATON). It also lays claimto being the United States' oldest continuousseagoing service. The United States Coast Guardhas about 40,150men andwomenon active duty.The Coast Guard's motto is Semper Paratus,

meaning "Always Ready"The Coast Guard's roots lie in the Revenue Cut-

ter Service, whichwas foundedonAugust 4, 1790as part of the Department of the Treasury. An actof the U.S. Congress created the Coast Guard in1915, with the merger of the Revenue Cutter Ser-vice and theUnited States Lifesaving Service. TheUnited States Lighthouse Service was mergedinto the Coast Guard in 1939. The legal basis forthe Coast Guard is Title 14 of the United States

Code, which states: "The Coast Guard as estab-lished January 28, 1915, shall be amilitary serviceand a branch of the armed forces of the UnitedStates at all times." Upon the declaration of war orwhen thePresident directs, theCoastGuardoper-ates under the authority of the Department of theNavy. TheCoastGuard latermoved to theDepart-ment of Transportation in 1967, and on February25, 2003 it became part of the Department ofHomeland Security.As members of a military service, Coast

Guardsmen on active and reserve service aresubject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice

and receive the same pay and allowances asmembers of the same pay grades in the otherfour armed services. Thanks to the Coast GuardPublic Affairs Department for this information.After Coast Guard Day Festivities or all sum-

mer long, Sector NY has tickets to the amuse-ments parks that are accessible in the New YorkCity Area. MWR has discount tickets for SixFlags Great Adventure, Dorney Park, and ofcourse, the sweetest park of all, Hershey Park.You can also check out Splish Splash orMorey’sPiers for some water fun. Bridge tolls gettingyou down? Call and purchase your tickets overthe phone and we will mail them out for a smallhandling charge.

LodgingDon’t pay New York prices. Stay at the Coast

Guard Guest Quarters for your leisure travelneeds. The former family housing units offer atwo bedroom or a three bedroom townhousecomplete with a kitchen, living room, dining roomand backyard deck. The location offers easyaccess toManhattanandall themajor tourist loca-tions in NYC while at the same time offering you,the visitor, great views of the New York Harborand the truly unique Statue of Liberty. The twobedroom unit is only $94.00 per night and thethree bedroom unit is only $99.00 per night.If our Guest Quarters are occupied, we have a

Navy Lodge co-located with the Coast Guard. Socontact Sector NY MWR at 718-354-4407 or e-mail at d01-mwrsecny@uscg.mil today!Check them out on line at www.secnymwr.com

USCG Sector NY

LT Richard Sullivan - MWR OfficerMr. Rick Davis - Rec SpecialistFSC David Dorsey - Fitness Ctr

Mrs. Christy Marler-Prisco. - Rec AssistantMs. Danaysy Rodriguez Rec Assistant

Mrs. Deirdre O’Brien - AccountantMrs. Elisa Garcia.......Guest QuartersMs. Joanna Hulitt ………………InternMs. Jamil Perwz ………………..Intern

E-mail us at D01-MWRSECNY@USCG.MILor visit www.secnymwr.com

204 Molony Drive,Fort Wadsworth,

Staten Island, NY 10305718-354-4407

USCG SECTOR NY

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