By Andrew RevelosStaff Writer

Naval Support ActivitySouth Potomac celebratedthe promotion of 10 newchief petty officers at a Sept.13 pinning ceremony at theAegis Training and Readi-ness Center. Shipmates,friends and families sawthe new chiefs make an im-pressive entrance as theymarched into the auditori-um singing “Anchors Away.”The ceremony concluded sixweeks of intensive trainingand preparation.

Dr. Harry Kantrovich, aretired master chief pettyofficer with 23 years of Navyexperience, was the guestspeaker. “It’s wonderful tobe back in Dahlgren, Vir-ginia,” he said. “This has al-ways been one of my favor-ite bases and I thank you forallowing me the opportunityand honor of addressing theNavy’s newest chief petty of-ficers.”

Kantrovich spoke aboutthe significant challengesfaced by the Navy in the lastgeneration-the Gulf War,the bombing of USS Cole,9/11 and the wars in Iraqand Afghanistan. “Manythings have changed. butthe expectation of the chiefremains a constant, the ex-pectation that the chief is aleader,” he said. “By becom-ing a chief, you are doingfar more than pinning onthe anchors and donningthe new cover. You’re ac-

cepting new responsibilitiesand privileges that only theNavy allows. In the words ofthe creed, more will be ex-pected of you, more will bedemanded of you.”

Life for the new chiefpetty officers, said Kantro-vich, would never be quitethe same. “Your entire wayof life has changed. All of usacross the Navy and acrossthe country salute yourcourage and commitmentas our Navy sails into its238th year in defense of our

nation. Today we celebrateyour membership in an eliteand select fraternity that fornearly 120 years has stoodfor leadership, experienceand loyalty. Today, we cel-ebrate the dawn of your newnaval life in the accomplish-

ment and recognition youso richly deserve. No oneknows better than you thatit won’t be easy.”

There are challenges andrewards ahead for the new

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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY

UpcomingEvent:CongressmanWittman to hostTown Hallon NSF DahlgrenCongressman Rob

Wittman will host a townhall for base employeesand contractor personnelat Naval Support FacilityDahlgren’s Base Theateron Monday, Sep. 23, at4:15 p.m.Wittman represents

the region - Virginia’s1st Congressional Dis-trict - in the U.S. Houseof Representatives. Hechairs the ReadinessSubcommittee for theHouse Armed ServicesCommittee.The congressman

will be available to talkwith the base workforce,to field any questionsabout sequestration orthe budget, and to hearemployees’ concerns orchallenges.

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Wreath laying at Navy Memorial to honor victims

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Arif Patan

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, right, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chief of Naval Opera-tions Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus, and Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., Vice Chairman ofthe Joint Chiefs of Staff render honors during a wreath laying ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. The ceremony was in honorof twelve people killed in Building 197 at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday during a workplace shooting.

U. S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos

Newly-promoted chief petty officers sing “An-chors Away” at their pinning ceremony Sept. 13at the Aegis Training and Readiness Center, Na-val Support Facility Dahlgren.

Chief petty officers receive their new covers at theAegis Training and Readiness Center on Sept. 13.

New Chiefs pin on anchors

See Chiefs, Page 4

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Speaker Series/Brown Bag LunchOct. 911:30 a.m. - Gray’s Landing - A Conversation with Helen

Gray andMargie Stevens, moderated by Ed Jones

NSASP Navy BallOct. 4Fredericksburg Hospitality House, tickets available at

www.navyball.org. Guest speaker - Ed Jones, who grewup on “the Station” at Dahlgren and is retired editor of theFredericksburg Free Lance-Star newspaper

Anniversary CelebrationsOct. 1610 a.m. - Parade Field - Dahlgren 95th Anniversary/Di-

versity Day Celebration - USNA Electric Brigade band, NDWCeremonial Guard performance, historic displays, DiversityDay displays, historic base tours (reserve by emailing jeron.hayes@navy.mil)

11 a.m. - 95th Anniversary 5K - Free to all participants.First 20 to register get commemorative t-shirt. Visit the Fit-ness Center to register

5:30 p.m. -Univ. of Mary Washington-Dahlgren Campus- Dahlgren Heritage Museum Anniversary Reception - Con-gressman Rob Wittman, Keynote Speaker; Reading of proc-lamation from Gov. McDonnell, guest speakers

Oct. 191 - 3:30 p.m. - Historic tours of NSF Dahlgren - register

online at www.dahlgrenmuseum.org

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Dahlgren School Reunion - Open to allDahlgren School Alumni. Contact Margie Stevens, Margie.stevens.ctr@navy.mil, for more info.

Dahlgren 95thAnniversary Events

Dahlgren history toursavailable to the public

Dahlgren Heritage Museum will host history toursof Naval Support Facility Dahlgren in honor of thebase’s 95th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 19. All tourswill originate at the DahlgrenMuseum at the old Gate-way Welcome Center on Rt. 301 near the Nice Bridge.Come enjoy the museum’s new exhibits and takean hour tour of the history of the Navy at Dahlgren.There is a charge of $10 per person with all proceedsbenefiting the museum. To register, visit www.dahl-grenmuseum.org, or https://www.eventbrite.com/event/7532557081.

By Carden HedeltMCSC CorporateCommunications

Marine Corps SystemsCommand and the Na-val Surface Warfare Cen-ter Dahlgren Division(NSWCDD) are teaming toupgrade one of the longest-serving and most trustedMarine Corps weaponswith improvements thatwould increase readinesslevels and make it easier toemploy.

The shoulder-launchedmult ipurpose assaul tweapon, or SMAW, was firstfielded in 1984. The SMAWthat is in the field today,the MK153 Mod 0, bears thesame design from nearly 30years ago. The new version,the MK153 Mod 2, was de-

veloped by NSWCDD andis currently undergoingdevelopmental testing atNSWCDD.

The launcher and its

family of rockets comprisea weapon system that givesan assault team the abil-ity to defeat bunkers, otherfortified positions, light ar-

mored vehicles and othertargets at ranges between50 and 500 meters.

The problem with theSMAW Mod 0 is not thelauncher itself.

“It’s a very reliable, veryrobust weapon system,”said Ryan Smith, MCSC’sSMAW project officer. “Themain focus is improving theSMAW and there are a lot ofthings that go into that.”

The primary modifica-tion on the SMAW Mod 2 isa new aiming system that ismore reliable and easier tomaintain over the existingtargeting and ranging sys-tem.

The Mod 0’s currentprimary aiming system, aspotting rifle, shoots 9mmtracer bullets that are aclose ballistic match for the

SMAW receives new modular ballistic sight

By Elliott FabrizioNaval Surface Warfare CenterDahlgren Division Public Affairs

The International Electronics Commission (IEC) rec-ognized the work of Sheldon Zimmerman, a Naval SurfaceWarfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) laser engi-neer, in a ceremony at the National Electrical Manufactur-ers Association headquarters in Rosslyn, Va. on Sept. 12.

The honor, called the 1906 Award to commemorate theIEC’s year of foundation, is presented to IEC experts aroundthe world whose recent work has advanced electro technol-ogy standardization and related technologies.

Zimmerman’s contributions to an international laserstandards document helped establish international safetystandards for laser manufacturing. The standards set safetyguidelines and define how to classify lasers by parameterssuch as wavelength, power, beam size, pulse duration andfrequency.

“It tells people what kind of eyewear they need to wearto protect themselves, how far away from a laser they wouldhave to be without eyewear to be safe and other safetyguidelines,” said Zimmerman.

Publishing these standards required gaining interna-

Dahlgren engineer receives recognition

U.S. Navy photo by Elliott Fabrizio

Sheldon Zimmerman, a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) laser engineer,demonstrates a laser typically used as an astronomy aid. It has a purple wavelength of 445 nanome-ters, and Zimmerman performed hazard analysis on the system. He recently received an internation-al award from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The honor, called the 1906 Award,commemorates the IEC’s year of foundation and is presented to IEC experts around the world withrecent work that advanced electro technology standardization and related technologies.

Photo by NSWCDD, U.S. Marine Corps, Test and Evaluation Division

A round from a Shoulder-launched MultipurposeAssault Weapon, or SMAW, hits a target at NavalSurface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. TheSMAW with the new modular ballistic sight wastest fired here in July.

See Recognition, Page 3

tional consensus. Zimmerman chairs anIEC working group which discusses mea-surements for laser safety.

“This document represented 25 yearsof work, but getting consensus had neverhappened,” said Zimmerman. “A lot ofpeople before me tried and had no suc-cess.”

When Zimmerman stepped into therole of Chairman of the IEC’s Laser Safe-ty Committee, he zapped through theareas of international disagreement toachieve consensus on the document sothat it could be published.

It’s a process Zimmerman completedfor another years-in-development lasersafety document for the American Na-tional Standards Institute (ANSI).

“A lot of people have benefitted fromhis work,” said Florence Otieno, seniormanager for the International StandardsPrograms Telecommunications IndustryAssociation. “They use his expertise todevelop standards that benefit the laserindustry.”

Internationally, there were 170 nomi-nations for the IEC Excellence Award;Zimmerman is one of only 38 selected toreceive the honor.

“What’s special about this award isthat the nomination comes through yourpeers,” said Phil Piqueira, President ofthe IEC’s U.S. National Committee.

Otieno agrees.“It’s a very prestigious award,” said

Otieno. “I know people that have beenon the committee for 20 years and neverreceived it.”

“It’s an honor, but I’m just doing whatI do,” said Zimmerman.

“I’ve known Sheldon a long time, andhe is a very humble person,” said Oti-eno. “He is also extremely hard working

and has taken on a number of leadershiproles.”

In addition to serving on several la-ser safety committees-national andinternational-Zimmerman measuresparameters of lasers used for naval com-bat systems, training and other militarypurposes for the U.S. Navy.

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CARPOOL/VANPOOL WANTED

Rider wanted for 7-passenger vanpool.Departs F’burg/Gordon Rd Commuter lot@ 7AM. Departs NSWCDD/Dahlgren @4:30PM. Transportation Incentive Pro-gram System (TIPS) qualified van. Con-tact Antonio at (540) 653-1512

Rider seeks rideshare from La Plata to In-dian Head. Call Louie, 276-971-9837

Employee moving to either Fredericks-burg, Va. or Maryland is in need of com-mute to NSF Dahlgren. Ideal commutingarrangement would be transportation thatcould pick-up and drop-off at or close toplace of residence. Please call for moreinformation, Sheila 214-529-3690.

Starting a Van Pool, A+ quality 7-pas-senger van, departs NLT 0635 from Field-house/Courthouse Rd. commuter lot toDahlgren, Mon-Thurs work hours (0715-1545) except Fri (0715-1515). Call Chengat 540-653-5909. A-Gate commuterwanted only.

Van or carpool desired from any rideshareparking area or Reston Town Center.Depart between 0600-0700, return fromIndian Head between 160-1700. Call Mo-ses, (301) 743-4180.

Van or Car pool desired from Freder-icksburg or King George to Indian Head,Monday thru Friday with one RDO, prefer7-430, but hours can be negotiated. 703-909-3380.

Riders wanted to start a carpool from theNorthern Neck (Lively/Lancaster), passingthrough Warsaw at 0605 and Montrossat 0615, arriving at Dahlgren by 0700;leaving Dahlgren at 1600. Call Lea at 540-653-6776 or 571-232-5412 (cell).

Want to start a carpool? Need riders?

“Commuter Clearinghouse” is a source forinformation on carpools or vanpools thatalready exist and need passengers, aswell as a place for employees to advertiseto start a carpool or vanpool. Whether youalready operate a carpool or vanpool andare open to accepting new riders or needdrivers, or if you are looking for a carpoolor vanpool, provide us with information thatmight help you find or start a commuter op-portunity, such as, where you will need tocommute from and to, preferred scheduleand contact information. You can send yourinformation via e-mail to nsasp_pao_dlgr@navy.mil or contact our office toll free at866-359-5540, or DSN 249-8153, or 540-653-8153.

FREDERICKSBURG RIDESHARING

GWRideConnect is a free ridesharing ser-vice that assists persons who are seekingdaily transportation from Fredericksburg,Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline and KingGeorge counties to employment locationsin Dahlgren among other employment sites.www.gwregion.org/gwride connect.html.

Ombudsman appreciation

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Navy leaders from across Naval Support Facility Dahlgren honored ombudsmen with an appreciationluncheon Sept. 17. From left to right, Alysia Schools, Carol Sparbel, Shawnaree Smith, Amy Parker, AprilCrocker, Michelle Abdala and Evelyn Honea. The Navy Ombudsman serves as a liaison between Navy fami-lies and their command. They receive training and identify resources that can assist Navy families.

U.S. Navy photo by Elliott Fabrizio

Sheldon Zimmerman (center), a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahl-gren Division (NSWCDD) laser engineer stands with President of theU.S. National Committee of the International Electrotechnical Commis-sion (IEC) Phil Piqueira (left) and Jim Matthews, Vice President IEC Cen-tral Office, during an award ceremony at the National Electrical Manu-facturers Association. Zimmerman received the IEC’s 1906 Award forhis contributions to an international laser standards document helpingestablish international safety standards for laser manufacturing.

Recognition:Continued from page 2

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chief petty officers. “Every new Sailor, officer and enlistedalike, will know the three words that will help them mostin their Navy career: ask the chief,” said Kantrovich. “It is adaunting responsibility to be the fount of wisdom, but whatan incredible responsibility to guide and direct a youngSailor who’s thirsting for your knowledge. Your answers,solicited or not, will motivate, mentor, counsel and advise.Your answers will make a profound and lasting differencein so many lives. Take courage and power from that. In theend, your answers will configure the traditions, values andsuccesses of your Navy in the decades ahead.”

Chief petty officers are “more than ready” to meet thosechallenges, said Kantrovich. “You would not be here todayif you weren’t. You are here today because you have al-ready demonstrated your honor, courage and commitment.You are here today because you have already perseveredthrough long deployments, tough assignments and difficult

family situations. You are here today because you have al-ready combined hard work with leadership to rise throughthe ranks. You are here today because you have stood thewatch.”

Kantrovich told the new chiefs to remember those whohelped them achieve success in the Navy and in life. “You’realso here today because of your coworkers, your shipmates,mentors and most importantly, your family members whohelped you along the way. As we excelled in the Navy, ourfamily members have the burden to care for life at home. Isalute all the family members here today for their support ofour new chiefs and the Navy. Our milestone wouldn’t havebeen achieved if it were not for your encouragement, yourdevotion.”

Kantrovich wished the new chiefs the best as they starta new chapter in their lives. “Today’s pinning ceremonyrepresents not the end of a journey, but the beginning,”he said. “As chief petty officers your life and career havechanged. If it hasn’t sunk in yet, let me say that now, today,you have reached a pinnacle that most only dream of. Youare a chief petty officer in the United States Navy.”

Chiefs:Continued from page 1

DahlgrenNSASP Navy Ball Tickets on sale

Plan to attend this year’s NSASP Navy Ball on Friday,Oct. 4 at the Fredericksburg Hospitality House. Ticketsare available now at www.navyball.org/tickets.

VA Rep at FFSCA Veterans Affairs Claims Agent will be available for

one-hour appointments on Sept. 19 at the NSF Dahl-gren Fleet and Family Support Center. To make an ap-pointment, call 800-500-4947 or 540-653-1839.

ASBP Blood DriveThe Armed Services Blood Program will hold a blood

drive on Thurs., Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Bldg.1470 Conference Room. All blood collected benefits mili-tary members and their families at home, overseas, inharm’s way and recovering from injuries. Give our troopsthe best gift of all, the gift of life - give blood! Make anappointment online at militarydonor.com using sponsorcode NSF. We love walk-ins as well!

Legal Services at FFSCTheFleet andFamily Support Center has legal appoint-

ments available October 1. Appointments are for activeduty military, reservists, retirees and their family mem-bers. Do you have your power of attorney andwill squaredaway? Call 540-653-1839 tomake an appointment today!

Second Tour Thrift Store OpenThe Second Tour thrift store is open! Second Tour

is open every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and iscurrently accepting donations. Please bring your gentlyused items to our location on Sampson Road. All pro-ceeds from sales at Second Tour are donated to charitiesin the Dahlgren/King George and surrounding commu-nities, and provide scholarship funds to dependents ofmilitary personnel that are or were stationed on Dahl-gren. Uniforms on the porch are free and available 24/7!

Indian HeadT&J BBQ Selling Lunch

Starting nextweek, T and J BBQwill bemainside atNSFIndianHead onWednesday andThursday from11 a.m. - 1p.m. in the parking lot behind the library. They will be atStumpNeck Annex on Tuesday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

“Treasures” Thrift Store Needs Donations!The Indian Head Thrift Store “Treasures” is now

open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open to ev-eryone - military and civilian! The store is located at 12Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. Donations of gentlyused items are currently being accepted. Want to earnup to $5 in free items from the thrift store every month?Volunteer! Stop by the thrift store during operatinghours or email ihspouseclub@live.com for information.

To publish information on your event or program un-der “Base Happenings,” contact NSASP Public Affairs at540-653-8153 or email jeron.hayes@navy.mil.

Base Happenings

By Andrew RevelosStaff Writer

Service members andfederal employees at NavalSupport Facilities Dahlgrenand Indian Head donatedtens of thousands of poundsof food in support of the fifthannual Feds Feed Familiescampaign. The donationspiled up across multipledepartments of the federalgovernment, in spite of thebudget cuts that person-ally affected so many federalemployees in 2013.

The Feds Feed Familiescampaign was establishedby the USDA in 2009. Sinceits inception, the programhas collected 15.2 millionpounds of food and otheritems for food banks acrossthe country. Donations fromDoD and the Navy are a sig-nificant part of the overallprogram. Last year alone,the program collected 7.3million pounds of food, 2.1million pounds of whichcame from DoD entities.

“In the National CapitalRegion, food will be donat-ed to the Capital Area FoodBanks which serves morethan 700 food pantries, soupkitchens and other service

organizations in the Dis-trict of Columbia, Virginiaand Maryland,” DeputySecretary of Defense Ash-ton Carter wrote in a memo

about the program. “Weonce again will expand theDoD effort to a nation-widecampaign, donating to foodbanks across the country.”

People from every com-mand hosted by Naval Sup-port Activity South Potomachelpedmake the campaign asuccess this year. “The finalweight that was collected byNSASP at Dahlgren and In-dian Head for the 2013 FedsFeed Families Campaignis 33,705 pounds,” said Lt.Michael Geoghegan, NSASPchaplain. “This has beengenerously donated by ac-tive duty service membersand their families, as well asDoD civilians and contrac-tors within NSASP and ourtenant commands.”

Capt. Pete Nette, com-manding officer of NSASP,thanked all who contributedto the campaign. “I want tothank everyone who pro-vided donations this yearto Feds Feeds Families,” hesaid. “The ongoing budgetuncertainty has affectedmany of our service mem-bers and our civilian work-force; for them to step upand help feed the hungryspeaks to their generosityand their community spiritand their character.”

Dahlgren and Indian Head supportFeds Feeds Families 2013

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Lt. Michael Geoghegan, chaplain of Naval Sup-port Activity South Potomac, shows off some ofthe donations collected at Naval Support Facili-ties Dahlgren and Indian Head as part of thisyear’s Feds Feed Families Campaign.

Dahlgren MWRYouth Center

Back to School Youth DanceSeptember 20, 6 p.m.Location: Dahlgren Community HouseEligible patrons include all children ages 9 - 14, with base

access. Cost: $4.00 per child. The Youth Activity Center will behosting a back to school dance and Friday Teen Night Kick-offat the Dahlgren Community House. Snacks and refreshmentswill be provided. Please be sure to wear tennis shoes. For moreinformation, contact theYouthActivityCenter at 540-653-8009.

Bowling Center9-Pin Tournament

September 28, 6 p.m.Eligible patrons include all with base access.The cost is $15 per person, which includes shoes and game.

Prizeswill be awarded. Eligible patrons include allwithbase ac-cess. Formore information, please contactCannonball Lanes at540-653-7327.

Liberty CenterLiberty Sunday Night Tailgate Party

Every Sunday during the NFL Season from 1 p.m. - closeFree and open to Liberty Center patrons only: E1- E6 single/

unaccompanied active dutymilitary.Come over to the Liberty Center and watch your favorite

team battle it out on the gridiron. Food and beverages will beprovided. For more information, please contact the LibertyCenter at 540-653-7277.

Liberty Center Movie on the LawnSeptember 27, 9 p.m.Free to all Liberty Center patronsSpend your Friday evening relaxing with Liberty while you

watch amovie on the lawn! Formore information, please con-tact the Liberty Center at 540-653-7277.

Liberty Virginia Beach BlastSeptember 28, van leaves at 8:30 a.m.Cost: $5. Join us for a day of fun in the sun. Enjoy Virginia

Beach and the boardwalk all day long. Please register at the Lib-erty Center. For more information, please contact the LibertyCenter at 540-653-7277.

Fitness CenterBallet/Jazz & Tap Classes

Classes begin September 23/Registration begins Sept. 9

Eligible patrons include all with base access.Cost: $50 forMilitary, $60 for civilians. Childrenages 5-9will

learn a combination of ballet and tap technique. Children andteens, ages 10-18, will focus on building technique, using thefoundation of jazz and tap. All classes will meet on MondaysandThursdays. Class times are: ages 5-6, 1800 to 1850; ages 7-9,1900 to 1950; ages 10-18, 2000 to 2050. For more information,please contact the Fitness Center at 540-653-8580.

Tactical Athlete CompetitionSeptember 23-27Eligible patrons include all with base access.Challenge your endurance and join us for the following

events: Sled Push, Tire Flip and Loading Race. T-shirts for topcompetitors. For more information please contact the FitnessCenter at 540-653-8580 or Ira Seth at 540-653-2215.

The “Big 3” Max Weight CompetitionSeptember 23-27Eligible patrons include all with base access.Divisions are Lightweight, Middleweight, Heavyweight for

the following events: Bench,Deadlift andSquat. T-shirts for topcompetitors. For more information please contact the FitnessCenter at 540-653-8580 or Ira Seth at 540- -653-2215.

Budo TaijutsuNew session begins October 2 (3-month session)Interested in self-defense and martial arts? Bujinkan Budo

Taijutsu (combat body skills), is one of the few surviving com-plete martial arts. Budo Taijutsu is a complete martial art, in-corporating strikes, punches, kicks, throws, locks and tumblingideal for actual personal defense since it requires neither speednor strength, but relies on distance, interval and natural move-ment. Classes are open to all patrons, ages 16 and up. Pleaseregister at the Fitness Center by October 2nd. For more infor-mation, please contact theFitnessCoordinator at 540-653-2016.

Isshinryu Karate ClassNew session begins October 3 (3-month session)Isshinryu is a style of karate that originated inOkinawa. This

program runs year round. Classes are open for ages 6 and up.Please register at the Fitness Center by October 3rd. For moreinformation, contact the Fitness Coordinator at 540-653-2016.

Indian Head MWRSeason Closing of the Tiki Bar

Friday, October 18. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., party starts at 6p.m.Comeby andenjoy great views, greatmusic and lots of funas we celebrate the end of another fantastic season!

Door Decorating ContestDepartments and housing residents are all invited to com-

pete for the best Halloween-themed door during the month of

October. Prizes will be awarded in both office and housing cat-egories. Send an email to corey.mccabe@navy.mil by 10/31 toregister or for contest information.

MWR Halloween SpooktakularSaturday, October 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MIx

House. Join us for face painting, a pumpkin patch, arts & crafts,haunted house, hayride, music and more! This event is FREEand open to all eligible patrons.

Weight House Fitness CenterWHFC Personal Training

Check out our personal trainers Call the WHFC front deskat 301-744-4661 to schedule your session. $10 per session forMilitary/$15per session for all other eligiblepatrons. First 2 ses-sions are free forMilitary.

Navy Birthday Nautical MileCelebrate the upcoming navy Birthdaywith aNauticalMile!October 10 at the Ben Rand Track and Field. Register at the

Fitness Center any time before race day. Free for military, $5for all others.

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540-653-7336Friday and Saturday: 7 p.m. Showings

Price of ShowsCivilians - $5AD, Retired, Reserve, Family Members (E7 - above) $4AD, Reserve, Family Members (E6 - below) - $2.50Child (6-11) - $2Child (5 and under) - FreeTickets for a movie shown in 3-D are an additional $1

Friday, September 20th7 p.m. - We’re the Millers, R

Saturday, September 21st2 p.m. - Planes, PG

Saturday, September 21st7 p.m. - Percy Jackson:

Sea of Monsters (3D)*, PG

Friday, September 27th7 p.m. - Percy Jackson:

Sea of Monsters (3D)*, PGSaturday, September 28th

7 p.m. - Elysium, R

MovieTheater

MWR Highlights

By Kimberly LansdaleCenter for Surface Combat Systems

Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) gradu-ated the first group of Australian students from its In-ternational Programs’ Australian Air Warfare Destroy-er (AWD) Industrial Test Team (ITT) Overview courseduring a ceremony at Combat System EngineeringDevelopment Site (CSEDS) Sept. 6.

The 12 graduates have the mission of testing andcertifying the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) new Ho-bart class of AWDs.

The Australian Navy’s AWDs are equipped with theAegis combat system and the course was created toprovide an introduction and system overview.

The class included Capt. Shane Casboult, director,Program Management Office for Test and EvaluationAir Warfare Destroyer, engineers, and engineeringand test and activation managers.

“This course covered overviews of ship, combatsystem, Aegis Weapon System, equipment location,console operations, equipment interfaces, Aegis lo-cal area network (LAN) testing and operation, andequipment installation and testing plans,” Casboult

said. “Aegis training for Australian dockyard person-nel and ship crew will become much more frequentin coming years with training split between CSEDS inMorristown, NJ and the Aegis Training and ReadinessCenter (ATRC) in Dahlgren, Va.”

The graduating class will form the nucleus of theAWD’s Shipyard Test Team. In Jan. 2014, the firstcourse for RAN students will convene at ATRC. Sea tri-als for the first AWD, eventually to be commissionedas HMAS Hobart, will commence in the second halfof 2015.

Cmdr. Tony Miskelly, Prospective Weapon Engi-neering officer aboard HMAS Hobart’s (DDG 39) alsoattended the course.

“The Aegis weapon system is on a scale never seenbefore in RAN warships,” Miskelly said. “This genera-tion of the Aegis weapon system will require our verybest operator/maintainers to take on the challenge ofintroducing the Hobart Class DDG into service, andthis course provided them with the tools they needto succeed. With the ship’s keel section not far frombeing fully consolidated and training systems nowbeing commissioned, the rebirth of a guided missiledestroyer capability within the RAN is becoming veryreal in Adelaide, Australia.”

Lead ship Hobart will enter into the RAN’s serviceMarch 2016, Brisbane is due to commission in Sep-tember 2017, and Sydney is expected to be operation-al by June 2019.

“We share a special partnership with the RAN andCSCS International Programs is focused on facilitatingan exchange of ideas, information and training mate-rial as we progress with the AWD program,” said Dr.Darrell Tatro, director, CSCS International Programs.“While the USN has more than thirty years of Aegis ex-perience to share with the RAN, we are gaining muchthrough lessons learned from this global partner.”

The mission of CSCS International Programs is toprovide allied forces quality training to enable themto develop ready teams capable of operations thatmaintain and expertly employ surface combatants.The directorate partners with U.S. training, readiness,and policy organizations, as well as other governmentagencies and industry to support international mis-sions.

One of the key goals of the Maritime Strategy is fos-tering and sustaining cooperative relationships withinternational partners. Expanded cooperative rela-tionships with other nations contribute to the securityand stability of the maritime domain for all.

Training center grads first group of Australian AWD students

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Base employees and members of the public are invitedto attend the next meeting of the Naval Support FacilityDahlgren Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) scheduled forWednesday, Oct. 2, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the RevercombBuilding, 9483 Kings Hwy., King George, Va.

The meeting will be held in the Robert Combs BoardRoom and will include slide presentations on current en-vironmental program cleanup activities on the installation.Topics will include a five-year update on the Navy’s envi-ronmental restoration program at Dahlgren, and a report

on the Gambo Creek ash dump pilot scale study. The pro-gram’s community involvement plan will also be described.

The focus of the boardmeeting is to provide citizens withan opportunity to learn more about Navy’s environmentalcleanup program and also address questions the public mayhave regarding cleanup activities on NSF Dahlgren, or re-garding the Restoration Advisory Board.

The RAB was established in 1994 to provide a forum fordiscussion and information exchange between communitymembers and the Navy. The RAB also provides an opportu-

nity for people who might be affected by the environmen-tal cleanup at Dahlgren to provide input. The RAB is not adecision-making body, but is intended to provide diversityof perspective by including citizen participation.

RABmeetings are open to the public and are held in eas-ily accessed public locations in the evening, so people willfind it convenient to attend. Meetings are announced in lo-cal newspapers at least two weeks in advance. RAB leader-ship is provided jointly by a community co-chair and a Navyco-chair.

Employees, public invited to environmental update

DahlgrenFall Programs at UMW-Dahlgren

The UMW Dahlgren Campus is pleased to announce an ar-ray of fall programs and events including PMP courses that startin Stafford and Quantico this week, CSEP and Certified EthicalHacker courses starting later this fall, our fourth National Secu-rity Lecture Series starting on September 26, lectures sponsoredby theMOAAand theRappahannock Institute of LifelongLearn-ing, the Women’s Leadership Colloquium at the Stafford Cam-pus on November 7 and several events highlighting Dahlgren’s95thanniversaryduring theweekof 14October. To register or formore information, please go to http://dahlgren.umw.edu.

Project Management Professional (PMP)Certification Examination Preparation Course

The University of Mary Washington, a PMI Registered Ed-ucation Provider since 2003, is offering the PMP CertificationExamination Preparation Course this fall at three convenientlocations: UMW Dahlgren Campus, Tuesday afternoons, Sept.10 - Nov. 12, 1:00 - 4:30 PM . UMW Stafford Campus, Saturdaymornings, Sept. 7 - Nov. 9, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM . UMW StaffordTechnology and Research Center, Thursday evenings, Sept. 5 -Nov. 7, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

This 35-hour, 10-session course is designed for current/practicing project management professionals who are prepar-ing for thePMPRcertification exam, aswell as those individualswanting to increase their knowledgeof theProjectManagementBodyof Knowledge (PMBOKR), projectmanagement concepts,principles, practices, and terminology. Topics include: Over-view of the PMPR and CAPMR Examinations, Project Manage-ment Framework, Integration Management, Scope Manage-ment, Time Management, Cost Management, Quality Man-agement, Human Resources Management, Risk Management,Procurement Management, Communications Managementand Professional Responsibility.

The course cost is $1,350 or $1,250 for two ormore individu-als from the same organization; this includes the two requiredtextbooks: the PMBOK Guide 5th Edition by PMI and PMPExamPrep 7th Edition by RitaMulcahy, PMP.

Instructor RaymondW. Gill, Jr., PMP is a professionally cre-dentialed, experienced, and highly respected trainer and con-sultant. His Fredericksburg-based practice, Performance Con-sultants, Ltd.,was established in 1993 andhas servednumerouslocal, regional, and national companies, including several For-tune 10 firms. His background includes electronics, computerscience, technical supervision, human resource planning, or-ganizational development, andmost recently, projectmanage-ment.Heholds several professional certifications in addition tothePMP including theSenior Professional inHumanResources(SPHR) from the Society for Human Resource Management,and has earned the Certified Manager (CM) designation fromthe International CertifiedManager Program.

ContactKristine Stoneleywithquestions and for registrationinformation at 540-658-5301 or email kstonele@umw.edu.

KGAC Rabies Clinic Needs VolunteersThenextKingGeorgeAnimalControl RabiesClinic hasbeen

set for theOctober 5. Volunteers are needed to assist the staff atKG Animal Control with the clinic. If you can help, please call540-775-2120 to sign up. The clinic is from 10 a.m. - Noon, vol-unteers should plan to arrive 30minutes early.

Service Academy Day at KGHSKing George High School will hold Service Academy Day

on Sat., Sept. 21. Congressman Rob Wittman invites guidancecounselors, students in middle and high school and their par-ents to attend.Attendeeswill receive a comprehensiveoverview

of the United States Service Academies, their admissions pro-cess and an opportunity to meet with officials from the Acad-emies. King George High School is located at 10100 FoxesWay,King George, VA 22485.

Brian Strobel Shoe Fund Golf TournamentSign up for the 2ndAnnualDoobie-DoGolf Classic onMon-

day, September 23 at Lee’sHillGolfClubat 9 a.m. tobenefitTheBrian Strobel Shoe Fund. The event is sponsored by the Frater-nal Order of Eagles in Spotsylvania with 100% of the proceedsgoing to the shoe fund. Sponsors are also needed to sponsor ahole for $100. For more info, call golf event organizer DennisDodson at 540-373-2301.

Job Fair in DahlgrenA job fair will be held at the University of Mary Washington

Dahlgren Campus, 4224 University Dr., King George, Va. 22485onThursday, Sept. 26 from3 to7p.m. This career event is spon-sored by Job Zone and is open to all job seekers, and will be fo-cused on recruitment needs for military commands at NavalSupport Facility Dahlgren, defense contractors and the profes-sional community. To register for this event, complete the regis-tration formatwww.jobzoneonline.comand return by email tojanet.giles@jobzoneonline.comor fax (434-263-5199). Formoreinformation, contact JobZone at (434) 263-5102.

King George American Legion BenefitKing George American Legion Post 89, 10021 Dahlgren Rd.

in King George will hold their Fifth Annual Wounded WarriorPig BBQ and Bike Rally at Post 89 on Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to3 p.m. Food, entertainment and bands are on the schedule forthe day. Cost is $10 per meal or $5 for active duty military andfirst responders. TheVAMedicalCenterMobileClinicwill beonhand to enroll veterans formedical services.

KGARL FundraiserKing George Animal Rescue League will hold a fundraiser at

Steamers Seafood Grill and Bar in King George on October 16from 4 - 9 p.m. Enjoy great food and fun, and Steamers willdonate 20% of your total food sales to KGARL. You must takean event flyer with you to receive credit for the fundraiser. Visitwww.kgarl.org to print your flyer. Hope to see you there!

Indian HeadTown of La Plata Summer Concert series

Town of La Plata Summer Concert Series continues this Fri-day at the La Plata Town Hall with Lionel Ward and the NewWorld band on Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Concert goers are encour-aged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for sitting. Coolers areallowed, but no alcohol, please. Concessions are available fromthe Town’s food trailer located near the back of the parking lot,an ice cream truck is also stationed there for your enjoyment. Aplay area for children, the Kids’ Zone, allows parents to enjoythe concert while keeping an eye on the little ones. Upcomingsummer concerts includeUSNavy Cruisers on Sept. 27.

210 Sportsman’s BonanzaThe Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department will hold 210

Sportsman’s BonanzaonSept. 28 at theBryansRoadVFD, 3099Livingston Road, Bryans Road, Md. Over $26,000 in prizes forthe event. Tickets are $45 and include food and drinks. Mustbe 18 topurchase a ticket. All proceeds benefit theBryansRoadVFD. Formore info, visit www.brvfd.comor call (240) 427-6267.

Chris Kienke’s Latest Work on Display at CSMThe latest works of painter Chris Kienkewill be on display in

theCollegeof SouthernMaryland’sTonyHungerfordMemorialArt Gallery located in the Fine Arts Center on the La Plata Cam-pus between Sept. 6 and Oct. 4. A visit and gallery talk from theartist will take place at noonon Sept. 24. The gallery talk is opento the public. His current explorations in the studio revolvearound a hybrid practice of painting and digital imagery. He isinterested in creating images thatmake it difficult for the viewerto decipher the archeology between the painted layers and theprinted image. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday. For information,visit www.csmd.edu/Arts.

Go Back in History at the 13th Annual NanjemoyHeritage Day Event

On Saturday, Sept. 21, come celebrate Nanjemoy’s heritageat the 13th Annual Nanjemoy Heritage Day event. This eventwill be held at theNanjemoyCommunity Center (4375 Port To-bacco Road) from noon until 3 p.m. New to the event this yearis a traditional American Indian performance from NorthernWomen’s Traditional, a mother and daughter dance team. Thefestivities will begin with a lively parade. Following the parade,participants can enjoy livemusic, crafts for the kids, face paint-ing, area artists, local heritage displays, classic cars, games, andmuch more. Refreshments and souvenir t-shirts will be avail-able.

The Department of Community Services is looking for oldfamily photos or artifacts in the Nanjemoy area to showcase. Ifyou have a piece of Nanjemoy heritage to share or you wouldlike to be part of the parade with a classic vehicle or antiquefarm equipment, contact the Nanjemoy Community Centercoordinator at 301-246-9612. For more information, call 301-246-9612.Citizenswith special needsmaycontact theMarylandRelay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD at 800-735-2258.

Cycle for Food, Farms, and Fun at the Crop HopRegister today for the 2013 Crop Hop - a cycling tour of

Southern Maryland farms, to be held Sat., Oct. 19 in historicand picturesque Charles County. This event is hosted by theSouthernMarylandAgriculturalDevelopmentCommissionandthe Charles County Board of Commissioners. The Crop Hophighlights the connection between local farms, fresh food, andgood nutrition while raising money for the SouthernMarylandFood Bank. All rides begin and end at Gilbert Run Park (13140Charles Street,CharlotteHall). Riders cycle to local farmstops toexperience farm tours, interact with farmers, and enjoy locally-sourced snacks.

This year’s routes include: the Silo Century (62miles) for se-rious riders, the Harvest Hop (33 miles), the Barnstormer (15miles), the Barnstormer Lite (for those less inclined to ride thehilly terrain), and the Sprout Route (an in-park family ride).Farm stops include turkeys, cattle, horses, goats, produce, agri-tourism, and more. The Sprout Route features a three-mile in-park walk and ride with stops highlighting rabbits, goats, dogs,seed planting, and exercise.

After the ride, cyclists will enjoy a locally-sourced picniclunch at Gilbert Run Park, complete with entertainment andeducational opportunities including farm animal demonstra-tions, Cornelia and Couch Potato skits, fitness activities, andother fun, educational activities. The cost per rider ranges from$20-$60. Riders registeringbeforeMonday, Sept. 30 are guaran-teed a complementary lunch and event T-shirt.

Non-cyclists and communitymembers are welcome to jointhe festivities at Gilbert Run Park. Join us for the picnic lunchfrom 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cost for lunch is $10 per adult and $5per child (aged six and under). Profits from this event will go tothe Southern Maryland Food Bank to purchase fresh food forhungry families.

More information and registration opportunities for theevent can be found at www.CropHop.com.

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