By Kimberly M.LansdaleCenter for SurfaceCombat Systemsand Lt. Carl DensingFleet Anti-SubmarineWarfare TrainingCenter

The Republic of KoreaNavy’s (ROKN), head of Na-val Education and TrainingCenter toured Center forSurface Combat Systems(CSCS) learning facilitiesJune 10-12.

Vice Adm. Koo Ok Hyoe,came on a fact finding mis-sion, and to observe ROKNservice members’ training.

In San Diego Koo vis-ited Fleet Anti-SubmarineWarfare Training Center(FLEASWTRACEN), the Lit-toral Combat Ship (LCS)Shore-Based Training Facil-ity (LTF) and CSCS Detach-ment West.

Capt. Scott Dugan, FLEA-SWTRACEN’s commandingofficer took Koo and his staffon a tour of the training cen-ter, explaining how FLEAS-WTRACEN uses a blended

learning solution of instruc-tor-led classrooms, simula-tion and hands-on traininglabs to efficiently train Sail-ors who enter the servicewith little or no experienceto become anti-submarineand surface combat weap-ons systems operators andtechnicians.

“It was a pleasure tohost Vice Adm. Koo and hisstaff,” Dugan said. “We havegreatly enjoyed the benefitsgained from the cooperativetraining environment thatexists between our two na-vies. As a testament to thiscooperative spirit, severalROK students will attendour Air Intercept Controller(AIC) course later this year,and we anxiously look for-ward to their arrival.”

While at the LittoralCombat Ship (LCS) Shore-Based Training Facility(LTF), Koo was briefed onthe LTF being the first sur-face warfare training facilityto provide integrated bridgeand combat systems tacticalscenario training for Sailorsserving on board an LCS. Itis comprised of three com-

ponents which can be usedindependently or in concertwith the others to providemore complex training sce-narios. Each section of thetrainer replicates the basiclayout and design of the LCScommand and control, pro-pulsion control systems and

a bridge that includes videoscreens that can reproduceevery one of the U.S. Navy’shomeports, in addition toalmost every routine port ofcall around the world.

Koo ended his trip to SanDiego with a visit to CSCSDetachment West.

“Vice Adm. Koo observeda Close-In Weapons Sys-tem (CIWS) trainer beinginspected,” said Lt. KevinIrons, CSCS Det West’sWeapon Officer. “The ROKNavy anticipates trainingrequirements for Close InWeapons Systems (CIWS)onboard their new frigateswhich are under construc-tion.”

Capt. Don Schmieley,CSCS’ commanding of-ficer, and Capt. Ian Hall,commanding officer, Ae-gis Training and ReadinessCenter (ATRC) at Naval Sup-port Facility Dahlgren, Va.met with Koo to exchangeideas and share informa-tion about curriculum andtraining methods, and giveKoo a better understandingof the center’s combat sys-tems training capabilitiesand how it prepares Sailorsfor the fleet.

“Vice Adm. Koo’s dedica-tion to his training missionwas obvious as he explainedhow crucial it was for hisSailors to develop the skills

Naval Surface WarfareCenter Indian Head Ex-plosive Ordnance DisposalTechnology Division (NSWCIHEODTD) marked the offi-cial ground breaking for thenew Agile Chemical Facilityon June 17. Construction isscheduled for completion inOctober 2014.

The new state-of-the-artfacility being constructedon Naval Support FacilityIndian Head will modernizemanufacturing procedures,reduce maintenance costs,improve production flexibil-ity, provide safer operationsand significantly reduce thecommand’s environmentalfootprint. It will replace theMoser Plant, which was builtin 1948 and the Biazzi Nitra-tion Plant, which was builtin 1954.

“The hazards that ourpersonnel are exposed towill significantly decrease,”

said Dennis McLaughlin,NSWC IHEODTD Techni-cal Director. “The facilitywill increase the safety ofoperating personnel by re-moving them from the exist-ing attended operation andplacing them in a remotely-located control room to op-erate the process.”

Naval Facilities Engi-neering Command Wash-ington will construct six newbuildings and renovate four,providing improved manu-facturing facilities for pro-ducing Otto Fuel II, whichis used in most of the Navy’smajor torpedoes.

Developed and patentedby former NSWC IHEODTDscientist, Dr. Otto Reitliner,Otto Fuel II increased torpe-do speed and range, and isstill considered the premiertorpedo propellant.

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Participants in the ground breaking event were (l. to r.) Cmdr. Jeffrey Bran-cheau, public works officer, NSASP Public Works Department; EugeneJohnson, integrated logistics support engineering manager for the Pro-gram Executive Officer, Submarines, Undersea Weapons Program Office;John Treseler, executive vice president for John C. Grimberg Company,Inc.; Peter Grimberg, president of John C. Grimberg Company, Inc.; Den-nis McLaughlin, NSWC IHEODTD technical director; Capt. Thomas Smith,NSWC IHEODTD commander; Darrin Krivitsky, head of NSWC IHEODTD’sEnergetics Manufacturing Department; and Capt. Alex Stites, operations of-ficer for Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington.

Work starts on new Agile Chemical Facility

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Capt. Ian Hall (left), commanding officer, AegisTraining and Readiness Center (ATRC) discusseswith Vice Adm. Koo Ok Hyoe (middle), Republic ofKorea Navy’s (ROKN), head of Naval Educationand Training, how the training center efficientlytrains Sailors who enter the service with little orno experience to become surface combat sys-tems operators and technicians.

Seeing CSCS systems training up close

Ground Breaking celebratesstart of construction

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See CSCS, Page 9

By Andrew RevelosStaff Writer

Science, technology, en-gineering and math (STEM)professionals from Dahl-gren lent their expertise tothe Quantico STEM Sum-mer Academy at QuanticoMiddle-High School onJune 17-21. The third an-nual event brought Quan-tico middle school studentsand educators together withscientists and engineersfrom Naval Support Facility(NSF) Dahlgren and MarineCorps Systems Command.The goal: build students’STEM skills and show themhow they can lead to a ful-filling career.

Events at the academycentered on the engineer-ing design process and in-cluded electromagnetic railgun and remotely-operatedvehicle (ROV) activities withDahlgren engineers, as wellas STEM demonstrations,the LEGO Green City Chal-lenge, robot building and amock crime scene exercisewith FBI agents.

The Quantico STEMSummer Academy is a col-laborative effort with theNational Defense Educa-tion Program (NDEP), Na-val Sea Systems Command(NAVSEA), Marine CorpsSystems Command (MAR-CORSYSCOM), the Collegeof William and Mary, andthe Department of DefenseEducation Activity (DO-DEA).

Joe Plaia, a lead engineerat the Naval Surface WarfareCenter Dahlgren Division(NSWC DD), is the direc-tor for the Quantico STEMAcademy. “The goal of thewhole week is to foster thekids’ interest in STEM,” hesaid. “We’re trying to showthe link between what theylearn in school and this ishow it might apply in thereal world and these are thejobs you might in a [STEMprofession].”

Reaching young peopleat the right age is critical,said Plaia. “Middle schoolis when you really want toengage the kids, becausethat’s when they start mak-ing decisions about whatthey think is interesting andwhat classes they want totake in the future.”

Sara Wallace, an engi-neer for NSWC DD, helpedorganize this year’s events.“We coordinate with MAR-CORSYSCOM, [the Collegeof] William andMary, Quan-tico Middle-High School,

with the principal and withDODEA,” she said. “We fig-ure out what their needsare at the school and thinkabout what new activitieswe can do, because a lot ofthese kids have come [to theacademy] for three years ina row. We also look at re-sources; this year we got themoney seven weeks beforethe camp, so we really hadto take inventory of what wehad, what was readily avail-able and what we could takein quickly.”

Those efforts not onlyserve to boost individualstudents, but will also paylong-term dividends to or-ganizations that dependon highly-skilled, STEM-literate employees, said Dr.Richard Tom, math depart-ment chair at QuanticoMid-dle-High School. “Researchhas shown us that if you givekids hands-on activities andmake it practical for them,they retain the information,the skill-sets a lot more.”

While the main focus of

the academy is STEM, allschool subjects are incorpo-rated into the curriculum.

“Not only do we emphasizethe math and science por-tion, but we can tie in all the

other disciplines like socialstudies [and] music, so thekids can see the totality of

the disciplines instead ofseparate cases,” said Tom.“We can teach kids ratiosand proportions, how tofind the circumference ofa circle, but does it reallymean anything until theysit down and start measur-ing the circumference of awheel to make it move?”

Tom said the cross-cur-ricular approach to learningat the academy has valuableapplications in the class-room. “For example, shopclass,” he said. “There is alot that goes into making abird house, let’s say. There’sthe math and science in-volved, but also biology. Allof that can be taught in thisparticular project.”

“We require a writingpiece,” added Warren Kim-merly, eight grade robot-ics teacher at QuanticoMiddle-High School. “[Stu-dents] have to keep a jour-nal of what went right andwhat went wrong, and why

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U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos

Joe Plaia, left, a lead engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahl-gren Division (NSWCDD) and the director for the Quantico STEM SummerAcademy, observes students working on the LEGO Green City Challengeon June 19.

Ania, left, 11, and Dr. Richard Tom, right, math de-partment chair at Quantico Middle-High School,put a robot together at the Quantico STEM Sum-mer Academy on June 19.

Ron Colbow, left, program manager at the NavalSurface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, helpsAlexa, 10, operate a Dragon Runner remotely-op-erated vehicle (ROV) at the Quantico STEM Sum-mer Academy on June 19.

Joseph, 11, checks out the Dragon Runner remotely-operated vehicle (ROV)at the Quantico STEM Summer Academy on June 19.

Dahlgren professionals pitch infor Quantico STEM Academy

See STEM, Page 7

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CARPOOL/VANPOOL WANTED

Employee moving to either Fredericksburg,Va. or Maryland is in need of commute toNSF Dahlgren. Ideal commuting arrange-ment would be transportation that couldpick-up and drop-off at or close to place ofresidence. Please call for more informa-tion, Sheila 214-529-3690.

Starting a Van Pool, A+ quality 7-passengervan, departs NLT 0635 from Fieldhouse/Courthouse Rd. commuter lot to Dahlgren,Mon-Thurs work hours (0715-1545) exceptFri (0715-1515). Call Cheng at 540-653-5909. A-Gate commuter wanted only.

Van or carpool desired from any rideshareparking area or Reston Town Center. De-part between 0600-0700, return from IndianHead between 160-1700. Call Moses, (301)743-4180.

Van or Car pool desired from Fredericksburgor King George to Indian Head, Mondaythru Friday with one RDO, prefer 7-430, buthours can be negotiated. 703-909-3380.

Riders wanted to start a carpool from theNorthern Neck (Lively/Lancaster), passingthrough Warsaw at 0605 and Montross at0615, arriving at Dahlgren by 0700; leavingDahlgren at 1600. Call Lea at 540-653-6776or 571-232-5412 (cell).

From the Ferry Farm area to Dahlgren Bldg.1500 area. Prefer early work hours. CallMark, 540-653-2148.

Riders wanted for van pool. Leaves fromRichmond at Home Depot on Atlee-ElmontRd. (exit # 86B off I-95) to Dahlgren. CallDavid at (540) 653-9203.

Clinton, Md., to Dahlgren. Hours are flexible(0600 - 1700). Call Miranda at 703-692-9590.

Want to start a carpool? Need riders?

“Commuter Clearinghouse” is a source forinformation on carpools or vanpools that al-ready exist and need passengers, as well asa place for employees to advertise to starta carpool or vanpool. Whether you alreadyoperate a carpool or vanpool and are open toaccepting new riders or need drivers, or if youare looking for a carpool or vanpool, provideus with information that might help you findor start a commuter opportunity, such as,where you will need to commute from and to,preferred schedule and contact information.You can send your information via e-mail tonsasp_pao_dlgr@ navy.mil or contact ouroffice toll free at 866-359-5540, or DSN 249-8153, or 540-653-8153.

FREDERICKSBURG RIDESHARING

GWRideConnect is a free ridesharing servicethat assists persons who are seeking dailytransportation from Fredericksburg, Stafford,Spotsylvania, Caroline and King Georgecounties to employment locations in Dahlgrenamong other employment sites. www.gwre-gion.org/gwride connect.html.

James H. Stacey was recognized byNavy Air and Missile Defense Commandas employee of the quarter for first threemonths of 2013.

Stacey is a federal civilian employeeassigned to the training and assessmentsdepartment within the command. He isresponsible for assessing crews on Aegisships and overseeing the curriculum ofthe Air and Missile Defense Command-er’s Course. Stacey helped establish theclass, which provides the latest informa-tion on air and missile defense capabili-ties.

“Jim is a motivated, dedicated pro-fessional who makes a tremendous dif-ference here at Navy Air and MissileDefense Command,” said Capt. Frank

Olmo, chief of staff. “His efforts estab-lishing the new class were phenomenal.We are very fortunate to have him on ourteam.”

During the awards ceremony Sta-cey was recognized for “superior perfor-mance of his duties and superb leader-ship, for developing course standardsand implementing the course.”

Stacey enlisted in the Navy in 1985.He served on numerous ships and wascommissioned in 2000. He retired in2005 and held subsequent contract andfederal civilian positions.

NAMDC is the Navy’s primary au-thority and lead organization for NavalJoint and Coalition Integrated Air andMissile Defense matters.

NAMDC Recognizes Employee of the Quarter

James H. Stacey was named Em-ployee of the Quarter for the firstthree quarters of 2013 by Navy Airand Missile Defense Command.

By Andrew RevelosStaff Writer

Alice Herring, principal at the Dahl-gren School since 2008, retired after a30-year career that saw her serve stu-dents and parents at military installationsacross the globe. Capt. Pete Nette, com-manding officer of Naval Support ActivitySouth Potomac (NSASP), thanked Her-ring for her service at this year’s gradu-ation ceremony at the Dahlgren School.

“We were very fortunate to have yourguidance and leadership while you werehere,” Nette told Herring, presenting herwith a NSASP command coin. “From theschool, from the community and from[the command]: we appreciate all of yourefforts, thank you.”

After the ceremony, Herring reflectedon her long career and how she stayedpassionate about her calling through theyears. “I arrived at Dahlgren School Au-gust 1st, 2008, after 25 years in Europe,”she said. “I spent 4 years at [SupremeHeadquarters Allied Powers Europe], inBelgium, 6 years in Vicenza, Italy and14 years in The Netherlands. I taughtHome Economics for a total of 4 years inDoDDS-Europe and then served as Assis-tant Principal and Principal for 26 years.”

Like many education professionals,helping young people acquire knowledgeand watching them grow proved reward-ing for Herring. “Seeing students light upwhen they learn new skills or informa-tion and recognize that they can learnhas helped me continue to stay passion-ate about my education career,” she said.“Finding a way to support struggling stu-dents and challenge other students. andI have enjoyed working with dedicatedteachers who ‘do whatever it takes’ to

ensure that students learn.”That process, of challenging students

and working together with parents andlike-minded professionals, was all themore intimate in a tight-knit communitylike Dahlgren. “We are fortunate here atDahlgren School to work together withparents and community members tohelp students reach their potential,” saidHerring. “The unique size of DahlgrenSchool is special in that I could learn notonly all students’ names, but a bit abouteach child and their families. It has beenclear to me that it is easier to teach some-

one when a positive relationship is estab-lished.”

Herring praised the Dahlgren commu-nity for helping make Dahlgren Schoolso successful. “The community supporthere at Dahlgren is incredible, whether itbe as guest speakers, assistance with lift-ing, coaching, awards, mentoring, cheer-ing on a ballgame, helping provide for asafe environment or many other ways,”she said. “’Friends of Dahlgren,’ theDahlgren School alumni association, hasbeen very supportive, as well as NSWCCredit Union, and LincolnMilitary Hous-ing. Our partners, NSASP has workedwith us to provide quarterly awards tostudents or whatever needed to be done.The [Science, Technology, Engineeringand Math] support was continuous atDahlgren, from engineers, scientists andmathematicians.”

As for her own critical role in help-ing students achieve success at Dahl-gren School, Herring was humble. “It hasbeenmy pleasure and I am proud to haveserved the children of military servicemembers, who have given so much forour country.”

Herring plans to enjoy a relaxing butactive retired life. “I look forward to livingwith my husband in the North Carolinamountains, where I plan to garden, read,exercise and volunteer,” she said. “I stillhave a bucket list of travel destinationsincluding China, Africa and the NortheastUS and Canada.”

Herring also left open the possibil-ity that she may return to Dahlgren fora visit. “It is amazing how once folks arefrom Dahlgren, they always come back,”she said. “Once a Dahlgren Tiger, alwaysa Dahlgren Tiger!”

Principal Alice Herring retires

Alice Herring, principal at theDahlgren School since 2008, re-tired after a long career of servingmilitary children and their familes.Naval Support Activity SouthPotomac, current and former stu-dents, and staff wish Herring fairwinds and following seas as sheembarks on her next voyage.

June 29 - Stars and StripesSpectacular, Spotsylvania, Va.

Spotsylvania Courthouse, 3 p.m. - WilGravatt Band and Southern Special Bandplus other live music, Reptiles Alive, ponyrides, food and business vendors, chil-dren’s activities, historical tours, fireworksand more. Visit www.spotsylvania.va.usand click on special events for more info.

July 3 - Chesapeake Beach Fire-works, Chesapeake Beach, Md.

Join us along the waterfront to watch

the annual patriotic fireworks displayover the Chesapeake Bay. This event isfree to the public. Arrive early for easyparking. Enjoy our own ChesapeakeBeach Water Park (fee), our beaches (fee)and our local restaurants and cafes. Townof Chesapeake Beach Web site: www.chesapeake-beach.md.us.

July 4 - Heritage Festival,Fredericksburg, Va.

Celebrate America’s Birthday with avariety of family friendly activities! 7:45 -Heritage Festival Fun Run, 9:30 - Parade,

Downtown Fredericksburg, 10 a.m. - 4p.m. Festival of the Streets - Craft Show,Classic Car Display, Live Music. Trolleyruns from downtown to George Washing-ton’s BoyhoodHome 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. PrattPark (120 River Road) opens with specialgames and children’s activities at 4:30p.m. The Quantico Marine Corps Bandat 5:30 p.m. The UMW Philharmonic willperform until fireworks begin at 9:15. Ar-rive early at Pratt Park for great seats.

July 4th celebrations

See Celebrations, Page 9

By Patrick GordonNaval District Wash-ington Public Affairs

NavalDistrictWashington(NDW) held a change of com-mand ceremony in AdmiralLeutze Park at the Washing-ton Navy Yard June 21.

Rear Adm. MarkhamRich relieved Rear Adm.Patrick J. Lorge as comman-dant.

Lorge, a native of Turner-sville, N.J., graduated fromthe U.S. Naval Academy in1981. He became a NavalAviator, earning his wingsin 1983, and has flown F-14,F-16, A-4 and F-5 aircraft.His commands includetours with VF-43, VF-14,VF-101 and VFA-25 as wellas Naval Air Station Oceana,Va. Lorge has also servedat a variety of installationsincluding the Joint Opera-tions Directorate, CentralCommand Branch, JointStaff, Washington; the JointChiefs of Staff; and U.S.Naval Forces Central Com-mand.

Lorge became the 87thcommandant of NDW, theoldest continuously oper-ated Navy installation in thecountry, and the Joint Forc-es Headquarters NationalCapital Region deputy com-mander in July of 2008. Inhis time as commandant ofNDW, Lorge lead a work-force of more than 3,500military and civilian per-sonnel at six Navy and jointinstallations. Additionally,he hosted the Naval Atta-che Corps and personallyoversaw all ceremonies fea-turing foreign dignitaries atthe Washington Navy Yard,known as the “quarterdeckof the Navy,” on behalf ofthe chief of naval opera-

tions.Lorge was a driving force

behind the region’s firstintegrated cyber-secure in-frastructure, the merger ofBolling Air Force Base andNaval Support Facility Ana-costia to create Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling and thestandup of Walter Reed Na-tional Military Medical Cen-ter at Naval Support ActivityBethesda.

During the ceremony,Lorge thanked those he hasworked with throughout hiscareer, and reflected on histime at NDW.

“NDW is a team of amaz-ingly powerful success,”said Lorge. “They are theteam that lends support to

our warfighters and caresfor their families backhome. They are the teamthat buried Neil Armstrong.They hold the widows ofour fallen shipmates at Do-ver. They are team 87. I willmiss them, I will miss theirdedication, their belief inaccomplishing the impos-sible and the joy they showon a daily basis. I could nev-er have dreamed a betterdream than being the com-mandant of Naval DistrictWashington.”

Vice Adm. Will iamFrench, commander, NavyInstallations Command,presented Lorge with theLegion of Merit for his ableand dedicated leadership of

NDW from July 2008 to June2013.

Prior to coming to NDW,Rich commanded Naval AirStation Oceana and servedin VF-101 both as an F-14instructor and as executiveofficer. He also served onthe Office of the Chief ofNaval Operations staff asdeputy, Strike Aircraft Plansand Requirements and atU.S. Space Command, Pol-icy and Plans Directorate.Rich was a 2004-2005 Sec-retary of Defense CorporateFellow with Honeywell, In-ternational.

“I couldn’t be more im-pressed with what I’ve seenhere during the turnover ofteam 87,” said Rich. “It is aprofessional, capable andtalented team. I’m excitedby what I’ve seen, and I’mexcited to get started. I lookforward to harnessing thoseincredible abilities of theNDW team and to take onnew challenges of our broadand diverse missions.”

NDW encompasses morethan 4,000 square miles,including the District ofColumbia, the Marylandcounties of Anne Arundel,Calvert, Charles, Freder-ick, Montgomery, PrinceGeorge’s, and St. Mary’s,and northern Virginia coun-ties of Loudoun, Fauquier,Fairfax, Prince William,Stafford King George, West-moreland, Arlington andthe cities within their outerboundaries. The region in-cludes such installations asNaval Air Station PatuxentRiver, Naval Support Ac-tivity Annapolis, and TheWashington Navy Yard.

For more news from Na-val District Washington,visit www.navy.mil/local/ndw/.

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ments, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense orSouthern Maryland Newspapers and Printing of the products or servicesadvertised.

Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available forpurchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, orany other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron. If a violation orrejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, thepublisher shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation

is corrected.Editorial content is edited, prepared, and provided by the Public Affairs

Office, NSA South Potomac. News copy should be submitted by noon onFriday to be considered for the following week’s edition. All material is ed-ited for accuracy, brevity, clarity, and conformity to regulations. To inquireabout news copy, call 540-653-8153 or fax The South Potomac Pilot at540-653-4269. Commercial advertising may be placed with the publisherby calling 301-645-9480.

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Managing Editor

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Rear Adm. Markham Rich

Naval District Washington HoldsChange of Command Ceremony

For more area news visit www.dcmilitary.com

DahlgrenDMV2Go at Parade Field

The Virginia DMV2Go Van will be at the ParadeField Pavilion parking lot on Monday and Tuesday,July 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bring your formsand take care of DMV transactions quickly and con-veniently!

ASBP Blood Drive July 10The Armed Services Blood Program will hold a

blood drive on Wed., July 10 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. atthe Bldg. 1470 Conference Room. All blood collectedbenefits military members and their families at home,overseas, in harm’s way and recovering from injuries.Give our troops the best gift of all, the gift of life - giveblood! Make your appointment online at militarydo-nor.com using sponsor code NSF. We love walk ins aswell!

Legal Services at FFSCThe Fleet and Family Support Center offers legal

appointments on July 23. Appointments are for ac-tive duty military, reservists, retirees and their familymembers. Do you have your power of attorney andwillsquared away? Call 540-653-1839 to make an appoint-ment.

Navy Ball Lunch Fundraiser at ATRCThe Dahlgren Navy Ball Committee is selling

lunch daily (weather permitting) from 11 a.m. - 1p.m. at the ATRC gazebo. Please come out for lunchand support the Dahlgren Navy Ball Committee.

Second Tour Thrift Store Has ExpandedHours

Second Tour Thrift Store is now open every Thurs-day from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Second Tour also needsyour donations! Please bring your gently used itemsto our location on Sampson Road. All proceeds fromsales at Second Tour are donated to charities in theDahlgren/King George and surrounding communi-ties, and provide scholarship funds to dependentsof military personnel that are or were stationed onDahlgren.

Indian HeadT&J BBQ at Stump Neck Annex

The T&J BBQ Lunch Truck is rolling into NSF In-dian Head/Stump Neck Annex! They will be onsitenear the firehouse Tuesday - Thursday from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Come out for a yummy lunch today! KravingKabobs will be Mainside every Tuesday from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. near the Navy Exchange.

To publish information on your event or programunder “Base Happenings,” contact NSASP Public Af-fairs at 540-653-8153 or email jeron.hayes@navy.mil.

Base Happenings

Fitness Center540-653-8580

Beat the HeatFitness Center Exercise IncentiveJuly 1 - August 23This event is free and open to eligible patrons that in-

clude all with base access.Exercise three times a week and receive a back pack or a

water bottle,four4 times a week and receive a sweat towel ora t-shirt. For more registration information, please contact540-653-2016.

Bujinkan Budo TaijutsuNext Session Starts on July 2Eligible patrons include all with base access, age 16 and

up.Cost: $75 or ($50 for active duty) for a three month ses-

sion.Instructed by Shidoshi Calvin Price (5th Degree Black

Belt), on Tuesdays from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.For more information, please contact 540-653-2016.

Indoor Rowing CompetitionEvery Wednesday in July starting July 3Free and open to all eligible patronsAthletes will row a 2000m sprint at damper setting 4-7.

Categories/Prizes: Male/Female and Active Duty.Time to compete: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information,

please call 540-653-8580, or stop by the NSF Dahlgren Fit-ness Center.

Isshinryu KarateNew Session Starts in JulyEligible patrons include all with base access.Cost: $100 ($75 for each additional family member)Come out on Mondays and Thursdays and learn the art

of Karate. A beginner’s class will be held from 5 - 6 p.m.,and an advanced class will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. For moreinformation and to register, please contact the Fitness Cen-ter at 540-653-8580.

General Library540-653-7474

Thank You Cards to the TroopsJuly 1 - 5 - All DayThis event is free and open to all eligible patrons include

all with base access.Make a thank you card to send to the troops. Come in

all week to write or design a thank you card to send to ourdeployed service men and women. Bring your best ideasto help brighten their days away from home. For more in-formation please contact the Dahlgren General Library at540-653-7474.

Liberty Center540-653-7277

July 4th Liberty BBQJuly 4, 1 p.m.Event is free and open to Liberty Center patrons only:

E1- E6 single/unaccompanied active duty military.Celebrate the Fourth of July with a Liberty cookout. For

more information contact the Liberty Center at 540-653-7277.

Cornhole Tournament Tuesdays

Every Tuesday in the month of July starting at 5 p.m.Free and open to Liberty Center patrons only.Join Liberty every Tuesday for some competitive games

of cornhole.For more information, please contact the Liberty Center

at 540-653-7277.

Aquatics CenterDive In to Summer Fun

The NSF Indian Head swimming pool is open for the2013 summer season. Hours of operation through LaborDay will be 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for lap swim, 1 - 7 p.m. for openswim and 7:30 - 10 p.m. for pool rentals. Swim lessons areoffered byMWR for all skill levels and at a variety of times tosuit your needs. Water aerobics classes are offered through-out the season. Contact the pool staff at 301-744-4616 formore information.

Dive In Movies - July 3, 17, 31 and Aug 14Come in and swim at 7:30 p.m., movie starts at dusk.

Bring a float and watch a movie in the pool. All movies arerated G. This program is FREE and open to all eligible pa-trons.

Weight House Fitness CenterIndependence Day 5K

July 2 - free for military, $5 for all other eligible patrons.For more information contact the WHFC Front Desk at 301-744-4661.

3-on-3 Volleyball TournamentJuly 8 at the Sand Volleyball Complex. Four players per

team, one sub. Games schedule TBD. Free for military, $5for all others. Register at the WHFC by June 28.

Sprint TriathlonAugust 16 - $15 for military, $25 for all others. Register

at the WHFC by Friday, August 9. Pre-race summer train-ing sessions are available for $3 per session. Email megan.eicholtz@navy.mil for more information.

Youth CenterSummer Teen Camp

Looking for something for your teen to do this summer?Teen Camp will run Tuesday - Thursday of the followingweeks: July 9-11, July 16-18, July 23-25, July 30-Aug 1 andAug 6-8. Teen Camp is $84 per teen each week. The over-night camping trip occurs the last week (August 6-8). Thetrip will be $140 per teen, including food, fun activities, andlodging. For more information contact the Youth Center at301-743-5456.

Driving RangeClosest to the Pin Competition

July 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free for military, $5 for all others.Open to all eligible patrons. Register at the Fitness Centerany time prior to the day of event.

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540-653-7336Hours of OperationFriday 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, June 287 p.m. - The Hangover Part III, R

Saturday, June 297 p.m. - Fast & Furious 6, PG-13

Friday, July 57 p.m. - Now You See Me, PG-13

Saturday, July 67 p.m. - After Earth, PG-13

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MWR Highlights

Dahlgren1 Fed Resume Writing Intro 9 - 11:30 a.m.

1 Fed Resume Writing Adv 12:30 -4 p.m.

3 Job Fair Networking 9 - Noon

8 & 9 Small Business Brief 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

9 Reading Your Credit Report 1 - 2 p.m.

10 SAPR Refresher 1 - 3 p.m.

11- 12 Million Dollar Sailor 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

15-16 CAPSTONE Education 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

16 Ombudsman 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

17 CRC 1 - 2:30 p.m.

18 Deployment Discussion Noon - 1 p.m.

18 Telephone Family Support 2 - 3 p.m.

22-23 CAPSTONE Technical 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

25 Smooth Move 9 - 10:30 a.m.

25 1,2,3 Magic Part 1 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

26 1,2,3 magic Part 2 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

28 IA Family Event 4 - 6 p.m.

29 Preparing for Baby 9 a.m. - Noon

30 CAPSTONE 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

30 Babysitting Money 3 - 4 p.m.

31 Healthy Relationships 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Indian Head3 Reading Your Credit Report 1 - 2 p.m.

10 Anger Mgmt Part 1 1 - 3 p.m.

10 Resume Writing Intro 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

17 Smooth Move 1 - 2 p.m.

17 Deployment Discussion Noon - 1 p.m.

24 Resume Writing Adv 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

24 Anger Mgmt Part 2 1 - 3 p.m.

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By John JoyceNSWCDD CorporateCommunications

As U.S. Navy divers me-thodically placed obstaclesunderwater to deter re-motely operated vehicles(ROVs) built by middle andhigh school students at theregion’s first SeaPerch Com-petition one day in June, anew saga began.

Could Navy divers stopthe students and their ROVsat the University of MaryWashington pool?

Onlookers watched forthe outcome as Navy explo-sive ordnance disposal div-ers’ tactics proved no matchfor the tech-savvy studentsvying for victory in the com-petition.

In spite of the underwa-ter challenges, the studentscreatively used their ROVsto outsmart the divers andquickly achieve their goals.

The student teams -from Colonial Beach HighSchool, King George MiddleSchool, and middle schoolsfrom Orange County, LocustGrove and Prospect Heights- competed with innovationand navigation for the fast-est time.

Meanwhile, Naval Sur-face Warfare Center Dahl-gren Division (NSWCDD)military and civilian volun-teers mentored the 20 stu-dents who navigated theirvehicles through obstaclesand underwater hoops.

The SeaPerch mentorsalso challenged studentsto use their ROVs to move

small hoops from a frame toan underwater storage areain the deep-water end of thepool.

“Winners were deter-mined by the most hoopsmoved in the shortest time,”said John Wright, a seniorNSWCDD engineer andmentor to SeaPerch stu-dents. “The students werefocused on the task at handand it was my privilege toenable them to have the ex-perience. I watched a newgeneration of scientists andengineers emerge as theydrove their ROVs throughthe challenges.”

SeaPerch is an innovativeunderwater robotics pro-gram adopted by the NavalSea Systems Command asan inquiry based learningtool that trains teachers toteach their students how tobuild an underwater ROVin an in-school or out-of-school setting.

“The Sea Perch programprovides an outstandingopportunity for the futuretechnical leaders of ourcountry to be exposed toreal-world problems andthe diverse group of realpeople who work to solvethem,” said Lt. Cmdr. JasonFox, NSWCDD Aegis Ballis-tic Missile Defense DeputyWeapon Systems Engineer-ing Lead. “The genuine ex-citement I see from thesestudents motivates me evenmore to work harder to-wards handing down thiscountry’s tremendous lega-cy of innovation.”

The students’ enthusi-

asm builds as they constructROVs from a kit comprisedof low-cost, easily acces-sible parts, following a cur-riculum that teaches basicengineering and scienceconcepts with a marine en-gineering theme.

The competition is theend point for a hands-onScience Technology En-gineering and Mathemat-ics (STEM) program thatstudents participated inthroughout the school year.

“Interest in the SeaPerchprogram is growing, andstudents and teachers agreeit is has made a real differ-ence in STEM awareness,”said Wright. “We have plansto expand SeaPerch in thecoming year to include addi-tional schools in the region.”

The program allowsteachers to emphasize theimportance of STEM sub-jects in school and in theworking world.

Students, teachers andvolunteers spend 10 to 20hours of classroom timebuilding the ROVs andlearning about the scienceand engineering involvedin its development and use,said Wright.

Building a SeaPerch ROVteaches basic skills in shipand submarine design andencourages students to ex-plore naval architecture andmarine and ocean engineer-ing concepts through prob-lem-based learning. It alsoteaches basic science andengineering concepts, toolsafety and technical proce-dures.

NSWC Dahlgren mentors at SeaPerch competition

U.S. Navy photo by

Lt. Cmdr. Jason Fox - NSWC Dahlgren Division Aegis Ballistic Missile De-fense Deputy Weapon Systems Engineering Lead - advises students who arenavigating their remotely operated vehicles through SeaPerch underwaterobstacles. They were among 20 regional middle and high school studentstesting their underwater vehicles at the region’s first SeaPerch competitionheld at the University of Mary Washington pool in Fredericksburg June 1.

U.S. Navy photo by Gary Wagner

Bridget Stubblefield with the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) conducts a demonstration inthe command’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Lab for local and state public infor-mation officers and emergency managers during a June 19 tour of the facility at Naval Support Facil-ity Indian Head. JITC uses its test bed capabilities to evaluate the ability of a wide range of communi-cation devices - from cell phones to traffic message boards to TV and radio broadcast networks - tofunction as part of FEMA’s nationwide Integrated Public Alert and Warning System. The visitors weremembers of Public Information Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT), a networking organization for public in-formation professionals.

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US Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Jeff Brytczuk, tactical response team paramedic for Center County, Pa., provides cover for his team-mates as they move a role-playing “suspect” during training at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren onJune 20. The Counter Narcotics and Terrorism Operational Medical Support (CONTOMS) Program,run by the Department of Health and Human Services, trains medical first responders how to practicetheir craft in a tactical environment.

Tactical medics train at Dahlgren

it went right or wrong.”Kimmerly described what he wanted students to get

from the academy. “To learn how to think and how to solveproblem,” he said, “How to go from Point A to Point B withrobotics and not run into any problems; how to think out-of-the-box; how to think logically through a series of prob-lems.”

Of course, not every life-skill is a recognized academicdiscipline. Teamwork, listening, communication, perse-verance and leadership were all facets of the academy’s ac-tivities. Of equal importance was learning how to deal withfailure and disappointment. “Sometimes [the students] getfrustrated,” said Kimmerly. “You have your perfectionistsand your trial-and-error kids; you have to mold the two toa happy medium.”

Thankfully, those measured challenges take place in anenvironment that more than anything, is defined by fun.Tom praised the organizations and STEM professionalswho make the Quantico STEM Summer Academy possible.“We have an advantage because we have the Marine Corpsand the Navy working closely with us,” he said. “We haveall the technical resources, all the engineers that we couldever want. We have 15 engineers with us today who havegiven up their time to work with us this week.”

“If we get one student excited about engineering, we’vebeen successful,” Tom added.

Quite a few students were excited about engineering.Sierra, 13, was representative and would like to one-day bean engineer. “It’s been really nice,” she said. “We’re pro-

gramming and we had a lot of nice lectures. We’ve got totalk to a lot of professionals.”

It took Sierra a few moments to decide which activitywas the most interesting. “I think the rail gun demonstra-tion was my favorite.”

Sierra’s favorite subjects are math and science, but shefound those weren’t the only skills needed to be successfulat the academy. “Patience,” she said, “to try and work witheverybody, to try and match up their process of thinkingwith mine. Trying to get things right can be frustrating, butwhen you get it done it’s like a weight off your shoulders.it’s great.”

That feeling of accomplishment has been addictive forTyler, 17, an academy returnee and junior mentor. Thesoon-to-be high school senior wants to follow his father’sfootsteps and join the Marine Corps, where leadership

skills are at a premium. As a junior mentor, he worked thattalent by guiding students through experiments and chal-lenges, as well as assisting the teachers and STEM profes-sionals.

“I find it fun to help the kids and have them make robotsand see how technology works,” he said. “You can makesomething to solve a problem you have. I’ve learned a lotmore since [my first STEM event] and I’ve sharpened myskills. It’s a lot of fun.”

For the Dahlgren contingent at the Quantico STEMSummer Academy, seeing that type of inspiration take holdon young people is well worth the effort. “This is probablythe most fun thing I do during the year,” said Plaia. “It’s alot of planning and work, but getting to watch the kids runaround and enjoy themselves is just fun.”

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Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Kuande L. Hall

Marines and Sailors with the Chemical Biologi-cal Incident Response Force (CBIRF) at NavalSupport Facility Indian Head conducted a Land-ing Cushion Air Craft Exercise on June 19 at thebase’s Stump Neck Annex. The LCAC exercise af-forded the command an opportunity to transportan Initial Response Force via inland waterwaysfrom NSF Indian Head to Marine Corps BaseQuantico, Va. It has been two years since CBIRFhas conducted landing craft operations in supportof a water-born deployment. Naval Assault CraftUnit 4 and Beach Master Unit 2 assisted with thetransfer of the unit vehicles to the landing zone.

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DahlgrenHopyard Classic Golf Tourney to benefitLove Thy Neighbor

Hopyard Farms presents the Hopyard Classic Golf Tour-nament on June 29 at Cameron Hills Golf Links in KingGeorge. Cost is $60 per golfer with two nonperishable fooditems. Rate Includes 18 holes with cart, range balls,hot dog, chips, soda. Tournament is two-person teamCaptains Choice format. To register, email HFClassic@yahoo.com or call 757-771-8037 for additional informa-tion. All proceeds benefit Love Thy Neighbor to help KingGeorge residents in need.

First Annual BikefestWestmoreland Youth Association will hold its first annu-

al Bikefest on Sat., Aug. 3 from noon - 5 p.m. at Washingtonand Lee High School, Montross, Va. Come show off yourmotorcycle. First and second place trophies in five classesas well as Best in Show. Clubs welcome. Early bird registra-tion - $15, day of event $25. Call 804-450-3662 to register.Vendors welcome, $20 per spot. All proceeds benefit theWestmoreland Youth Association sports programs.

Indian HeadTown of La Plata Summer Concert Series

U.S. Navy Band Country Current performs this Friday,June 28 at the Town of La Plata Summer Concert at 7 p.m.Families are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairsfor sitting. Coolers are allowed, but no alcohol, please. Con-cessions are available from the Town’s food trailer locatednear the back of the parking lot, an ice cream truck is alsostationed there for your enjoyment. A play area for chil-dren, the Kids’ Zone, allows parents to enjoy the concertwhile keeping an eye on the little ones.

Sunset Concert Series has begun!The St. Charles Companies announces the return of The

Sunset Concert Series to the St. Charles and Waldorf com-munities, marking the fifth year for the highly popular freeoutdoor music festival. The 2013 season will open with thereggae sounds of Peter Humphrey and the Oasis Band. Atotal of 18 bands will play by the lake throughout the sum-mer, winding up with a funk R&B Dance Party by the bandTomorrow’s Time on August 30th. Joining the series thissummer will be returning crowd favorites along with newlocal singer/songwriter talent.

Time: Every Friday at 7 p.m.Location: O’Donnell Lake Restaurant Park, 10400

O’Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD 20601The Sunset Concert Series lineup includes:June 28 WaCaHaSen Jam BandJuly 5 Eric Scott Band Original musicJuly 12 Jennifer Cooper and Groovespan JazzJuly 19 John O’Loughlin and the Blarney Stones Irish

pop and traditionalJuly 26 Marenje Marimba Marimba

Sotterley Plantation Concert CelebrationSotterley Plantation presents an Independence Day

Concert Celebration on Sunday, June 30 from 1 - 4 p.m.Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an afternoonof music, children’s activities, silent auctions and a brownbag raffle at our beautiful Riverside Pavilion! Featuring TheChesapeake Orchestra Brass Quintet led by Maestro JeffreySilberschlag of St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Admission is $10 per car. Free for Members of Sotter-ley, active, reserve, and retired military. Bring your picniclunch or purchase from local vendors. Beer and wine alsoavailable for purchase

Household Hazardous Waste Collection July 6The Charles County Department of Public Works would

like to remind citizens that the next household hazardouswaste collection for this year will be held on Saturday, July6. The household hazardous waste collection site is locatedin the parking lot of the Department of Public Works build-ing, located at 10430 Audie Lane, off of Radio Station Roadin La Plata. Collection hours are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Itemsaccepted free of charge include: pesticides, herbicides, fer-tilizer, gasoline, oil-based paint, cleaning supplies, poolchemicals, batteries, expired prescription drugs, fluores-cent lights, mercury thermometers, and other poisonsfound in the home. Please remember to mark any containerthat does not have a readable, original label.

Unacceptable materials include bio-medical waste(sharps, needles, anything with bodily fluids) and ammu-nition. Used motor oil, anti-freeze, propane tanks, andbatteries are accepted on a regular basis at various collec-tion sites. Latex paint is not considered hazardous wasteand can be placed in your household trash as long as it issolidified. This can be accomplished by adding kitty litter,shredded paper, or sawdust to the liquid latex paint to aidin drying it out.

For more information, call the Charles County Depart-ment of Public Works, Environmental Resources Divisionat 301-932-3599 or 301-870-2778, or the landfill and recy-cling information line at 301-932-5656.

Blue Crabs Host All-You-Can-Eat Crab FeastOn Saturday, July 6, the Blue Crabs will feature an all-you-

can-eat crab feast in the Picnic Pavilion at the Regency Fur-niture Stadium in Waldorf, Md., during their game againstSugar Land Skeeters. Game starts at 6:35 p.m. and dig intime is 6-8 p.m. All Adults will receive a ticket to the gameand access to the feast for $35 and $30 for children. Reserveyour spot now by calling Justin Miller at 301-374-1129.

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Courtesy of NSA South PotomacSafety Office

Could you stop in time to avoid a collision?As you head out on the roads and highways this summer,

here are a few tips to keep in mind to keep you and yourfamily safe.

Summer brings increased traffic to our roads and high-ways. During the summer, tourists and vacationers add tothe usual amount of traffic we face on our everyday routes.The weekends are also busier than usual, with people trav-elling to cottages, golf courses or one of Virginia’s andMary-land’s great tourist attractions.

Safe Driving PracticesLike any time of year, safe driving practices are the best

way to deal with increased traffic. It can get hectic out there,so try to stay calm. Drive at a safe speed and be courteousto other drivers. Speeding, tailgating, weaving in and outof traffic and not yielding the right-of-way can lead to col-lisions.

If you’re tired at the wheel, stop at a safe rest area, or takea break and treat yourself to a coffee or an ice cream. You’llfeel rejuvenated and more alert.

Always Remember to Buckle UpAnd as always, make sure everyone in your vehicle is

buckled up, and babies and young children are in car seatsand booster seats. Proper use of seat belts and child carseats, including booster seats, is the single most effectiveway to reduce vehicle-related injuries and fatalities.

Seat belts, child car seats and booster seats can savelives.

Packing Your CarOn Friday night and Saturday mornings, the highways

are full of vehicles stuffed to the max with supplies for theweekend, as well as sporting and camping equipment. Ifyou’re heading out to the cottage, don’t let these extra itemsblock your view of the road. Make sure any loads are se-curely tied onto your vehicle, and if you are carrying a largeload, slow down.

Tie down loads and make sure you have a clear view ofthe road.

Keep on the LookoutIn addition to the number of cars on the road, cyclists

and motorcyclists come out of hibernation in the summerand can be hard to spot. There is also increased activityclose to the road. Once school is out, more children areplaying outside. There are rollerbladers, skateboarders andscooters on sidewalks and streets, and all-terrain vehiclescan appear unexpectedly by the side of the road. Watch forpedestrians and activity by the side of the road. In general,there are more people out enjoying the season, so you needto be on the lookout for pedestrians.

Don’t Drink and DriveSummer also gives us lots of opportunities to get to-

gether with family and friends. If you are going to have afew drinks at a picnic or barbeque, make sure you have adesignated driver. Summer is also prom season. If your sonor daughter is graduating this year, find out what the highschool is doing to make sure students don’t drink and driveduring or after the festivities.

Construction SeasonAnd as everyone knows, summer also brings increased

construction on our roads and highways. Keep road workerssafe by being prepared to stop or slow down in constructionzones. Be prepared to stop in construction zones.

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Constructed in 1954, the Biazzi Nitration Facility pro-pelled NSWC IHEODTD into the jet and space age withits continuous nitration process. That capability allowedNSWC IHEODTD to make nitroglycerin, a key ingredientfor double-base propellants. Producing double-based pro-pellants helped move the command from a smokeless pow-der factory to a propellant plant where it made products foradvanced missile and space exploration rocket programs.

“In order to meet our global maritime responsibilitiesand support our partners, the Navy continues to rely on theincreased speed and endurance that Otto Fuel II providesin key systems,” said CAPT Tom Smith, NSWC IHEODTDCommanding Officer. “Our team shares a long legacy inthe innovative spirit that created it. We continue to pressforward with improvements in total system capability, reli-ability and availability that Agile Chemical represents.”

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needed to successfully support the ROK Navy Aegis plat-forms,” Schmieley said. “I enjoyed discussing training cur-riculum, experiences, and lessons learned with Vice Adm.Koo and enhancing CSCS’ relationship with the ROK Navy.”

Koo expressed keen interest in visiting ATRC becauseof the ROKN’s Aegis weapon systems capabilities on boardtheir ships, and looking for options to improve their trainingmethods. During his tour of labs and classrooms, Koo sawfirst-hand how ATRC instructors use the blended learningsolution to teach their students.

“Over the course of the week, we discussed the impor-tance of quality training that enables their Navy to developready teams capable of operations that maintain and ex-pertly employ surface combatants,” said Dr. Darrell Tatro,director of CSCS International Programs. “One of the keygoals of the Maritime Strategy is fostering and sustainingcooperative relationships with international partners andour relationship with ROK Navy is a great example of this.”

Colonial Beach 4th of July Celebration,Colonial Beach, Va.

Colonial Beach will hold their annual 4th of July Cel-ebration with fireworks beginning at 9 p.m. Paid parkingavailable near the Riverboat or park at Colonial Beach HighSchool and ride a free shuttle to see the fireworks. ColonialBeach Volunteer Fire Department will also sell concessionsand hold a Golf Cart Parade earlier in the day.

Town of La Plata Independence Day WatermelonBash, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Grounds of the La Plata Town Hall, 305 Queen AnneStreet, La Plata, Md.

Join us for hot dogs, games, wet fun, and plenty of water-melon! Event is wheelchair accessible. Town of La Plata website: www.townoflaplata.org.

Town of Indian Head 4th of July Celebrationand Fireworks

Village Green Pavilion, 100 Walter Thomas Rd., IndianHead, Md.

The day kicks off with a patriotic opening ceremony at3:30 p.m. Amusements, live entertainment- with DJ Rockin’Roger and food available for sale. No pets of any kind oralcoholic beverages permitted.Free admission. For more in-formation call 240-375-4061. Visit the Town of Indian HeadWeb site: www.townofindianhead.org

Celebrate Charles - A Fun-Filled FourthRegency Furniture Stadium,Waldorf, Md., 4:30 - 9:30 p.m.Family-friendly event with “Best of Charles County”

event. Kids of all ages can enjoy amusements in the Cele-brate Charles Family Fun Zone. Guests will enjoy live musicperformed by John Luskey and Three Sixty. A fireworks dis-play will top off the evening at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free.There are fees for food and product purchases. Family FunZone wristbands are $5. Guests will also be able to enjoythe Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball game againstthe Camden Riversharks. Game time is 6:35 p.m. and ticketscan be purchased by calling 301-638-9788 or visiting http://www.somdbluecrabs.com. Guests who purchase a ticket tothe game will receive a complimentary wristband for theCelebrate Charles Family Fun Zone. For more information,go to http://www.CharlesCountyMD.gov or ReynoldsR@CharlesCounty.org.

Solomons to Celebrate America with AnnualFireworks, July 4

Solomons Island, Md.The Solomons Business Association (SBA) will host the

annual Solomons fireworks display, beginning at dusk orapproximately 9:30 p.m., Thursday, July 4. Events during theday including a boat parade and other family-friendly ac-tivities. Fireworks can be viewed from the Riverwalk. For in-formation on the fireworks and other activities in Solomons,visit http://www.solomonsmaryland.com/solomons-4th-of-july.html.

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Circurious at Regency Furniture StadiumNot a big baseball fan? Come out to Regency Furniture

Stadium in Waldorf on July 9 for their All-Star Celebrationon July 9 when Bobby McKey’s Dueling Pianos will be fea-tured as a warm-up show for the main event: CIRCURI-OUS, featuring singing, dancing, feats of strength, acrobat-ics, trapeze artists and much more! VIP tables will be onthe infield front and center for both shows and feature anincluded happy hour and a four-course meal. For informa-tion or to book your individual spots or groups, call JustinMiller at (301) 374-1129.

CSM Summer’s Twilight Performances at La PlataCampus July 9, 10, 11

CSM Twilight Performance Series presents Chautau-quan Rachel Carson, 6:45 p.m., July 9; Chautauquan Ame-

lia Earhart, 6:45 p.m., July 10; and Chautauquan Jack Roo-sevelt “Jackie” Robinson, 6:45 p.m., July 11 at College ofSouthern Maryland, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road,La Plata. CSM’s Twilight Performance Series kicks off witha week of Chautauqua, part of the Maryland HumanitiesCouncil’s program, “Turning Points in History.” The nightbegins with musical entertainment by Steve Hickman fol-lowed by the evening’s historical performance. Each weekthe series features a different performance on each cam-pus. Bring a picnic with a lawn chair or blanket (no alco-holic beverages permitted.) Free. Call 301-934-7703, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7703 or http://www.csmd.edu/Arts/TwilightSeries/index.html.

CSM presents “HONK!”College of Southern Maryland Twilight Performance

Series presents “HONK! - A Musical Play for the EntireFamily.” At 6:45 p.m., July 16, CSM, Leonardtown Campus,22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown and 6:45 p.m. on July17 at CSM La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata .“HONK!” is a theatrical musical for the entire family about

a goose named Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks instantly in-cite prejudice from his family and neighbors. Bring a picnicwith a lawn chair or blanket (no alcoholic beverages per-mitted.) Free. 301-934-7703, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199,301-870-2309, Ext. 7703 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.

CSM Twilight Performance Series:Jackson Murphy Band

CSM Twilight Performance Series presents the JacksonMurphy Band at 6:45 p.m., July 18, College of SouthernMaryland, Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W.

Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The band JacksonMurphy, with former Fitzmaurice band members, haveopened for country music heavyweights such as Trace Ad-kins and Dierks Bentley performing everything from tradi-tional country and bluegrass to original songs written bythe band. Bring a picnic with a lawn chair or blanket (noalcoholic beverages permitted.) Free. 301-934-7703, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7703 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.

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