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The 2012 Dahlgren CombinedFederal Campaign begins Sept. 1,and two events have been scheduleto kickoffthis year-ly givingseason.Lunchtimeevents are scheduledfor Sept. 5 on the ParadeField and Sept. 12 at the CGate area.

Both events will offerlunch for sale from theNavy Ball Committee.The Sept. 5 event willbe a tailgate party, fea-turing a chili cook-off,karaoke competition,

and nearly 100 charities,who will have give-aways and informa-

tion on theirorganizations. Voters will donate totheir favorite chili maker to deter-

mine a champion.The Sept. 12 event will feature a

Big Bang Theory Costume Party. At-tendees are encouraged to attendthe event as if the characters on Big

Bang Theory invit-ed you to theirapartment for aparty. There will

also be a cookiecontest, with the

voters sampling en-tries and voting withdonations to choosethe champion cook-ie. Several charities

will be in attendance and willhave giveaways for all attendees.

Both events will feature the

NSWC Federal Credit Union CashGrab Booth. Attendees can sign upfor a ticket to enter the booth for achance to win up to $500. The NavyBall Committee will sell lunch atboth events as well.

A silent auction will be held atboth events for themed gift baskets.Attendees will also have the oppor-tunity to register to win one of twoflat screen televisions or a KindleFire, as well as complete their CFCpledge card for 2012. Those thatwould like to participate in any ofthe CFC competitions can contactJeron Hayes, (540) 284-0129 orjeron.hayes@navy.mil for registra-tion information. Both events arefree and open to all base employees.

CFC Kickoffs at NSF Dahlgren

NSASP establishescomprehensiveenvironmentalmanagement plan

Our environment is all around us.It is the air we breathe and the waterwe drink. Any damage we cause to ourenvironment can have serious conse-quences that last for generations. Aircan become so contaminated that it ishard to breathe. The water can be-come so dirty it is undrinkable. Naturalresources are being used so quicklythat they may not be easily replaced.

We can change or affect the envi-ronment in many ways. For example,our cars release vehicle emissions fromtail pipes. These vehicle emissions re-act with the air in the atmosphere tomake air pollution or smog.This smogcan reduce visibility and cause healthproblems such as asthma. Another ex-ample is the chemicals released fromtanks that make their way through thesoil and contaminate the drinking wa-ter supply.

Natural resources are being usedfaster than they can bereplaced. Societyhas become dependent on individualtransportation,andfuelconsumptionishigh.Howwilloursocietyfunctionwith-outfueltopowervehiclesandelectricitytoheathomes?Acontroversyexistsoverwhether we will drill for oil in the ArcticWildlife Refuge. Some people want toopen the national park to drilling whileothers want to preserve the pristine en-vironment.

In the end, a balance must bereached between preserving our envi-ronmentandusingnaturalresourcesfor

society.Weallneedtoworkto-gethertopreserveourenvi-ronment for us, our chil-dren, and our grand-children.Ifwedon't,wewill liveinaworldfilledwith polluted air, con-taminated drinkingwater, and depletednatural resources.

Itisimportanttoreduceour impact on the environ-ment as much as possible for thebenefit of generations to come.With thatgoal in mind, Naval Support ActivitySouthPotomac(NSASP)isimplementingan Environmental Management System(EMS) as a method for identifying nega-tive impacts on the environment fromcommand operations, and maintainingprocessestohelpreducethatimpact.Thebottom line: identify ways that NSASPcan protect the air we breathe, the waterwe drink and the resources we need.Serious Stewardship

NSASP has an established environ-mental policy that reflects the com-

mand's responsibility toefficiently deliver com-

mon operating supportservices to all sup-ported commandslocated within thefence lines of NavalSupport Facility

(NSF) Dahlgren andNSF Indian Head,

while balancing themissions of supported

commands with sound, re-sponsible environmental stewardship.To do this, NSASP is committed to tak-ing its leadership role in promotingpolicy and procedures to carry out asuccessful Environmental Manage-ment System program for all installa-tion personnel.

NSASP will adhere to Naval DistrictWashington's environmental policyand will incorporate EMSs implement-ed by supported commands at NSFDahlgren and NSF Indian Head withinNSASP's overarching EMS. NSASP sen-ior management will evaluate the EMSperiodically to determine its effective-

ness and to ensure established objec-tives and targets are met.

Personnel within NSASP, supportedand supporting commands, whethermilitary, civilian or contractor, regard-less of rank or grade, are responsible forperforming their duties in a mannerthat protects the environment, pre-vents pollution and conserves our nat-ural and cultural resources. The com-mand's environmental policy charac-terizes this personal responsibility in anacrostic for CARE:

Comply with RegulationsAlways ImproveReduce WasteEliminate Pollution

A process, not an eventEMS is a management approach

intended to enhance compliance, pre-vent pollution, and continually im-prove. An EMS is designed to be proac-tive by identifying those actions thatcan harm the environment. Then, theEMS puts in place procedures and op-erational controls to minimize thenegative environmental impact.

EMS is an organized approach tobe used by NSASP to meet the com-mand's environmental goals. EMS ismore than compliance; it includeseveryone and everything. It takes timeto implement an EMS. It is a process,not an event. EMS needs to be incor-porated into day-to-day tasks.

EMS is composed of five basiccomponents: environmental policy,planning, implementation, checkingand corrective action, and manage-ment review.

These components follow the Plan,Do, Check, and Act cycle, which is a

CARE for the future of our environment

DoD agencies are phasing electric vehicles into motor pools inone effort to reduce the department's consumption of fossil fu-els, as well as the amount of pollutants contributed to the air.

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The South Potomac Pilot2 Friday, August 31, 2012

On Saturday, Aug. 25, the Naval SupportFacility Indian Head Weight House FitnessCenter (WHFC) hosted a Sprint Triathlon onthe IH Base. There were 12 participants whocompleted a 400-meter swim, 8-mile bike rideand 5k run. An awards ceremony and lunchwere provided after all participants finishedthe event. All participants received a medal ofrecognition and first place winners for eachage group received a trophy.

Male 18-24 1st Place Brian McGarveyMale 25-29 1st Place Dan HaganMale 45-49 1st Place Jon Dachos; 2nd DanMinehan; 3rd Eric FeigenbaumMale 50-54 1st Place Comer Plummer; 2ndCharlie Huber; 4th Chris DudleyFemale 18-24 1st Place Courtney HartnettFemale 25-29 1st Place Abby GambrelFemale 35-39 1st Place Kerry ClarkFemale 45-49 1st Place Sue Agazzi

Sprint Triathlon a Success at NSF Indian HeadCongratulations to all of the dedicated participants!

The deadline to request an absentee ballot and registerto vote is quickly approaching. Deadlines vary by state;however, it is recommended that voters mail their complet-ed Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) by Sept. 7, 60 daysprior to the Nov. 6 General Election. Visit www.fvap.gov/vao/guide.html to view state specific requirements. Sailors,eligible dependants, and citizens overseas can completeFPCA by visiting www.fvap.gov. Completed forms need tobe printed and mailed to local election offices and ispostage paid.Voting Assistance Program provides informa-tion about registration procedures, and voter materialspertaining to scheduled elections, including dates, officesinvolved, constitutional amendment, amendments andother ballot proposals.The program encourages all eligiblevoters to participate in elections at Federal, State, and locallevel. Voters that require assistance also can receive livechat support online at www.fvap.gov/contact/index.html.

If you have any questions, contact:NSA South Potomac Voting Assistance Officer: Frank

Furtado, 540-653-2205/1839NSF DahlgrenVoting Assistance Center POC:Tina Sims,

FFSC Bldg 214, 540-653-4348NSF Indian Head -Voting Assistance Center POC: Roni

Ackley, ITT Bldg 620, 301-744-4850

Let Your VoiceBe Heard

NSF Indian Head MWR took a tripto the islands with their End of theSummer Pool Party and Luau.The event was held on Aug. 24 atAutumn Fest Park and attendedby about 250 people. Everyonewas entertained by live dancingand flame twirling, participantswere taught to hula and teamscompeted in a dance competition.Attendees enjoyed great food in-cluding a pig roast and othergames and entertainment. Thankyou to all who came out to cele-brate the end of another greatsummer season!

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The South Potomac PilotFriday, August 31, 2012 3

CARPOOL/VANPOOL WANTED

Van or Car pool desired from Fredericks-burg 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), pass-ing through Warsaw at 0605 and Mon-tross at 0615, arriving at Dahlgren by0700; leaving Dahlgren at 1600. Call Leaat 540-653-6776 or 571-232-5412 (cell).

From the Ferry Farm area to DahlgrenBldg. 1500 area. Prefer early workhours. Call Mark, 540-653-2148.

Riders wanted for van pool. Leaves fromRichmond at Home Depot on Atlee-El-mont Rd. (exit # 86B off I-95) toDahlgren. Call David at (540) 653-9203.

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

Carpool/vanpool wanted from Montrossarea to Dahlgren. Can also take up to 3or 4 riders from here if they would preferme to drive. Call Doc at 252-670-6686.Early risers only.

Want to start a carpool? Need riders?

“Commuter Clearinghouse” is a sourcefor information on carpools or vanpoolsthat already exist and need passengers,as well as a place for employees to ad-vertise to start a carpool or vanpool.Whether you already operate a carpoolor vanpool and are open to acceptingnew riders or need drivers, or if you arelooking for a carpool or vanpool, provideus with information that might help youfind or start a commuter opportunity,such as, where you will need to commutefrom and to, preferred schedule and con-tact information. You can send your infor-mation 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.

FREDERICKSBURGRIDESHARING SERVICE

GWRideConnect is a free ridesharingservice that assists persons who areseeking daily transportation from Freder-icksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Carolineand King George counties to employmentlocations in Dahlgren among other em-ployment sites. Go towww.gwregion.org/gwride connect.html.

Naval SurfaceWarfare Center DahlgrenDivision's (NSWCDD) Chief Engineer JimMoreland and Bob Garrett, Chief Engineerfor Modeling and Simulation for the U.S.Missile Defense Agency (MDA) acceptedthe award for "Best Paper for 2011" at the22nd Annual International Council onSystems Engineering (INCOSE) Sympo-sium in Rome, Italy in July 2012.

Moreland and Garrett, along withSteve Anderson, NSWCDD Strategic andWeapon Control Systems DepartmentPrincipal Scientist, and Neil T. Baron,NSWCDD Distinguished Scientist forCombat Control, collaborated on the win-ning paper, "Managing the Interstitials: ASystem of Systems Framework Suited forthe Ballistic Missile Defense System,"which was published in the Journal of Sys-tems Engineering in 2011. "This paper hasbrought tremendous recognition to NSW-CDD from the broader engineering com-munity and set some of the foundationalelements for Mission Engineering and theChief of Naval Operations' (CNO) Integra-tion and Interoperability (I&I) Activity,"said Moreland.

The CNO's I&I Activity is based on

Mission Engineering and addresses prob-lems encountered when developing amission capability involving multiple sys-

tems from different developers. In the pa-

Navy Engineers' "Interstitials" researchwins top honors at the INCOSE Symposium

Navy engineers accept the Best Paper for 2011 Award at the annualINCOSE Symposium in Rome. From left to right: Jim Moreland (NSW-CDD Chief Engineer), Bob Garrett (MDA Chief Engineer for Modeling& Simulation), and John Thomas (INCOSE President).

Sharing the road safelywith school buses

School buses are one of the safestforms of transportation on the road today.In fact, according to the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration, riding a busto school is 13 times safer than riding in apassenger vehicle and 10 times safer thanwalking to school. The reality of schoolbus safety is that more children are hurtoutside the bus than inside as passengers.Most of the children who lose their lives inbus-related crashes are pedestrians, fourto seven years old, who are hit by the busor by motorists illegally passing a stoppedschool bus. For this reason, it is necessaryto know the proper laws and proceduresfor sharing the road safely with schoolbuses:

• All 50 states have a law making it ille-gal to pass a school bus that is stopped toload or unload children.

• School buses use yellow flashinglights to alert motorists that they arepreparing to stop to load or unload chil-dren. Red flashing lights and an extendedstop sign arm signals to motorists that thebus is stopped and children are getting onor off the bus.

• All 50 states require that traffic in bothdirections stop on undivided roadwayswhen students are entering or exiting aschool bus.

• While state laws vary on what is re-quired on a divided roadway, in all cases,traffic behind the school bus (traveling inthe same direction) must stop.

• The area 10 feet around a school busis where children are in the most dangerof being hit. Stop your car far enough fromthe bus to allow children the necessaryspace to safely enter and exit the bus.

• Be alert. Children are unpredictable.Children walking to or from their bus areusually very comfortable with their sur-roundings. This makes them more likelyto take risks, ignore hazards or fail to lookboth ways when crossing the street.

Back to School Safety - Share the Road!

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The South Potomac Pilot4 Friday, August 31, 2012

DahlgrenCFC Kickoff Events

Join us Sept. 5 on the Parade Field and Sept. 12 at CGate area for Combined Federal Campaign Kickoff eventsfrom 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Sept. 5 event will include a chilicook-off, karaoke contest and nearly 100 charities withlots of giveaways. The Sept. 12 event at C Gate will in-clude a Big Bang Theory costume party, a cookie bake-off and over 50 charities with giveaways. The NSWC FCUcash grab booth will be open at booth events with atten-dees getting the chance to win up to $500. The Navy BallCommittee will sell lunch at both events.

ASBP Blood Drive Sept. 21Armed Services Blood Program will hold a blood

drive on Friday, Sept. 21 at the Bldg. 1470 ConferenceRoom from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All blood collected goes tomilitary members and their families at home, overseas,in harm's way and recovering from injuries. Donors whowould like to schedule an appointment can visithttp://www.militaryblood.dod.mil/.

Base-Wide Yard Sale Sept. 29A base-wide yard sale will be held Sat., Sept. 29 from

8 a.m. - Noon on the corner of Hall Rd. behind the basechapel. Come out and find some new treasures!

NSASP Navy Birthday Ball 2012Tickets to this year's NSASP Navy Ball are now avail-

able! NSASP will celebrate the Navy's birthday on Oct.12 at Fredericksburg Square. Purchase tickets and getmore information about the event by visitinghttp://www.nsaspnavyball.org/ today! The Navy BallCommittee continues everyWednesday at the First Lieu-tenant's Bldg. #453 on the water near the flagpole onSampson Rd. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefitthe NSASP Navy Ball 2012.

Dahlgren Commissary Caselot SaleThe Dahlgren Commissary will hold their fall caselot

sale September 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sep-tember 15 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Be sure to stop by andstock up on your favorite items!

Indian HeadIH Spouses' Club "Treasures" Thrift StoreNeeds Your Donations!

Plan today to visit the Treasures Thrift Store, locatedat 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. The store is openeveryTuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations of gentlyused items are currently being accepted.Want to earn upto $5 in free items from the thrift store every month?Vol-unteer! Stop by the thrift store during operating hours oremail 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

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Editorial content is edited, prepared, and provided by the PublicAffairs Office, NSA South Potomac. News copy should be submittedby noon on Friday to be considered for the following week’s edition. Allmaterial is edited for accuracy, brevity, clarity, and conformity to regu-lations. To inquire about news copy, call 540-653-8153 or fax The SouthPotomac Pilot at 540-653-4269. Commercial advertising may be placedwith the publisher by calling 301-645-9480.

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The Southern Maryland Civil WarRoundtable's inaugural meeting willfeature acclaimed Civil War historianKevin Knapp as Thaddeus Lowe, chiefaeronaut of the Army of the Potomac'sBalloon Corps at 7 p.m. on Sept. 11 atthe College of Southern Maryland's LaPlata Campus, Center for Businessand Industry (BI) Building, ChaneyEnterprises Conference Room (Room113), 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata.

Knapp, a retired Army officer, is aprofessional balloon pilot serving onthe Balloon Federation of AmericaBoard and is a Civil War Balloon Corpsenthusiast. He has owned and operat-ed the modern army balloon since1993. In 2006, Knapp was the co-pilotfor the winning team of the America'sChallenge Gas Balloon Race flyingfrom Albuquerque, N.M. to Citra, Fla.,

a distance of 1,478 miles, with a timeof 60 hours and 45 minutes.

Portraying Thaddeus Lowe, Knapphas been featured at the Smithson-ian's National Air and Space Museum,as well as at various National ParkService venues. He was also a contrib-utor to The History Channel's "Man,Moment and Machines" segment onCivil War ballooning called "Lincoln'sFlying Spy Machine."

Balloons were used for surveillanceand reconnaissance during the CivilWar by the Union Army from 1861through 1863 and by the ConfederateArmy in 1862. The North made morethan 3,000 ascensions with seven bal-loons and the South made less than 10ascensions with two balloons. South-ern Maryland played a major role inCivil War ballooning as Lowe made his

first ascension in Charles County in1861 when he made reconnaissanceof the Confederate positions along thePotomac River in Virginia.

The program is open to the public.For additional information, contactSouthern Maryland Roundtable Pres-ident Dr. Brad Gottfried at bgot-tfried@csmd.edu or 301-934-7625.

The roundtable will host monthlymeetings, the second Tuesday of everymonth from September through May,and will feature a guest speaker, usu-ally an author or historian, who willpresent an aspect of the Civil War fol-lowed by group discussion. Attendeeswith an interest in the Civil War will beasked to join the Roundtable for anannual fee of $30 to defray the cost ofspeakers, newsletters and field trips.

College of Southern Marylandhosts Civil War Roundtable Sept. 11

By Allison JohnsonAtlantic Test Ranges Communications Support

A Naval Air Systems Command, or NAVAIR, employee andhis wife are preparing a puppy for a job that will take caninecompanionship to new levels.

Dan Skelley, chief engineer for NAVAIR's Air Vehicle Modi-fication and Instrumentation at NAS Patuxent River, and hiswife, Diane, are raising and training a service dog for the CanineCompanions for Independence, also known as CCI, program.While the organization has a long track record of providing dis-abled individuals with service dogs, CCI has a targeted effort forinjured service members: theWoundedWarrior Initiative.

After an extensive application process, the Skelleys openedtheir home to an 8-week-old puppy named Oxford in February2011. Their motivation to undertake this effort is the increasedneed for service dogs to be placed with America's woundedwarriors.

Under the Skelley's care, Oxford, a Golden Retriever/Labrador mix, will undergo basic training, learning up to 20simple commands. He must be able to come when called, usethe restroom on command, and recognize the difference be-tween work and play.

Additionally, Oxford must be socialized and be comfortablein a much wider array of situations than a typical pet. As partof his training, Oxford is exposed to as many sounds, sights andsmells as possible. The Skelleys work to build Oxford's confi-dence in all environments, such as the workplace, movie the-aters and restaurants.

"It's hard to have a bad day when I get to bring Oxford towork," Skelley said of the days with Oxford in his office.

Once the Skelleys complete Oxford's basic training and so-

Engineer prepares dog to serve

U.S. Navy photo by Noel Hepp

Dan Skelley with Oxford, a service dog Skelleyand his wife, Diane, have been training for the Ca-nine Companions for Independence program.

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Liberty Center540-653-7277

Richmond International RacewayDay (Liberty Trip)

September 8Liberty Patrons OnlyJoin Liberty for the Federated Auto Parts

400. We will depart from Liberty at 8 a.m. forthis all-day trip to the Richmond Internation-al Raceway. For more information, pleasecontact the Liberty Center at 540-653-7277.

Fitness Center540-653-8580

Ballet / Jazz & Tap ClassesClasses begin September 10

Combination class that will focus on thebuilding technique and using the founda-tion of jazz dance. But, you can also expectto see some hip hop, funk, break dancing aswell as jazz. Classes begin September 10and will be held in the group fitness roomat the Fitness Center on Mondays andThursdays for eight weeks. Register prior tofirst day of class at the Fitness Center. Costis $50 for military and $60 for civilians. Formore information, contact 540-653-2016.

CraftechHobby Center

540-653-1730

Evening Beginner's CeramicsSeptember 11 - October 2, 4:30 p.m.In this five-week class, you will learn how

to pour, clean and paint three items. Class

size is limited to six participants. The cost is$35, plus materials. For more information,please contact Craftech at 540-653-1730.

Framing and Matting ClassSeptember 12 & 19, 4:30 p.m.In this two-day workshop, learn how to

mat and frame a piece of artwork. Mattingand framing limited to items no larger than16x20 and no oils or cross-stitch. Class sizeis limited to four participants. The cost is$35 plus materials. For more information,please contact Craftech at 540-653-1730

Auto Skills Center540-653-4900

Safety Inspection Auto ClassSeptember 10, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Eligible Patrons: All with base access.

Cost: FREELearn what to expect during an inspec-

tion - breaks, lights, etc. For more informa-tion, please contact 540-653-4900.

Indian HeadFitness Center

NSF Indian Head 2012 Race SeriesLabor Day 5k - September 5Register at 10:30 a.m., race starts at 11

a.m. at the Weight House Fitness Center. $5for civilians, FREE for military. Prizes will beawarded for 1st place male and female run-ners of each race. Prize will be awarded toparticipant who runs/walks the most races.

Mix House RentalsThe holiday season is right around the

corner! The Mix House is the perfect loca-tion for your next gathering. Stop by andcheck out the new renovations and spec-tacular views from the deck overlooking the

Potomac River! The Mix House can be rent-ed for office parties, birthday parties or anyspecial event you may have. The facilitycan be set up any way you would like foryour event. To book your date or take atour, please call 301-744-6487.

Auto Hobby ShopRecreational Gear Rentals - The MWR

Auto Hobby Shop rents an extensive selec-tion of equipment for your recreationalneeds. Available items include tents, ca-noes, tarps, picnic tents, tables, chairs,moon bounce, grills, lanterns, sportingequipment and more! Rentals are availableon a daily, weekly or weekend basis. Callthe Hobby Shop at 301-744-6314 for moreinformation or stop by and see what wehave to offer.

****NE****NEW CW Campers Avampers Available****ailable****15' Cozy Traveler Recreational Trailer

(sleeps up to 6)$55 per day$100 per weekend$245 for a weekCall 301-744-6314 for more information.

Liberty CenterMonday Night Footballat the Liberty Center

Starting September 10Liberty will be hosting multiple Monday

Night Football parties! Starting at 7:30 p.m.on Monday nights throughout Football sea-son, enjoy pizza, wings and soda during thegame. Free for all Liberty-eligible patrons.

Liberty Laser Tag TournamentSeptember 12Liberty patrons are invited to attend a

Laser Tag Tournament at the Liberty Cen-ter. Teams will be formed to determine thebest team overall. Registration will begin atNoon and play will commence shortly af-terward.

MWR HighlightsThe South Potomac PilotFriday, August 31, 2012 5

540-653-7336Hours of Operation

Friday: 7 p.m. ShowingSaturday: 7 p.m. Showing

Price of Shows$5 Civilian, $4 Active Duty, Retired and

Reserve Mil E7 and above and theirfamily members with ID, $2.50 E1-E6and below and their family members

with ID, $2 Child (6-11), Free - Child (5and under). Movies shown in 3-D willcost an additional $1 to ticket price.

Aug 31 - Seeking a Friend for the Endof the World

Rated R - 101 minSep 1 - Madea's Witness Protection

Rated PG13 - 114 min

Sep 7 - Ice Age: Continental DriftRated PG - 94 min

Sep 8 - The Dark Knight RisesRated PG13 - 165 min

Dahlgren MovieTheater

Date Program Time Place4 Anger Management 1300-1600 Dahlgren6 Help Your Child 1100-1200 Dahlgren6 CFS Refresher 0800-1600 Dahlgren10 Anger Management 1300-1600 Dahlgren12 CRC 1200-1600 Dahlgren13 Introduction to Investments 1300-1400 Dahlgren17 Anger Management 1300-1600 Dahlgren17-19 COTT Training 0800-1600 Dahlgren18 Ombudsman Meeting 1530-1630 Dahlgren19 IA Return and Reunion 1030-1130 Indian Head19 Deployment Discussion Group 1200-1300 Indian Head20 Deployment Discussion Group 1200-1300 Dahlgren21 ICC 1300-1400 Dahlgren24 Anger Management 1300-1600 Dahlgren24-28 TAP 0800-1600 Dahlgren26 Anger Management 0900-1200 Indian Head27 Resume Writing 0900-1130 Dahlgren

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Indian Head

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Sept. 1The Charles County Department of Public Works

would like to remind citizens that the next householdhazardous waste collection will be held on Saturday, Sep-tember 1. The household hazardous waste collection siteis located in the parking lot of the Department of PublicWorks building, located at 10430 Audie Lane, off of RadioStation Road in La Plata. Collection hours are 9 a.m. - 3p.m.

Items accepted free of charge include: pesticides, her-bicides, fertilizer, gasoline, oil-based paint, cleaning sup-plies, pool chemicals, batteries, expired prescriptiondrugs, fluorescent lights, mercury thermometers, andother poisons found in the home. Please remember tomark any container that does not have a readable, origi-nal 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.

Household hazardous waste collection will occur onthe first Saturday of each month through December. Up-coming 2012 collection dates are: October 6, November3, and December 1.

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. Citizens with spe-cial needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711,or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

Chili Cook-Off!Register Today Before Time Runs Out!

The Town of Indian Head will hold a chili cook-off onSaturday, Sept. 8 from Noon - 3 p.m. at Town Hall. Haveyou been told before that your chili is the BEST? Well youcould be the next Chili Champ! Sign up to participate -details and rules are on the registration form. Applicationdeadline is Friday, August 31 or until all spaces are filled(there are 24 spaces max). Visit www.townoflaplata.organd click on Events.

Clothing Swap at Bethel Baptist ChurchA free clothing swap will be held Friday, Sept. 21 from

12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, September 22 from 9a.m. - 2 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, 6705 Boots Laneoff Ripley Rd. in La Plata. For more information, call the

church at (301) 743-2363 or Dana Weaver at (301) 743-7225.

12th Annual Nanjemoy Heritage Day EventSet for Sept. 22

Join us on Saturday, September 22, to celebrate theamazing heritage of Nanjemoy at the 12th Annual Nanje-moy Heritage Day event. The event will be held at theNanjemoy Community Center (4375 Port Tobacco Road)from noon until 3 p.m.

The day will begin with a lively parade. Events will in-clude: live music, crafts for the kids, face painting, areaartists, local heritage displays, classic cars, games, andmuch more. Refreshments and souvenir t-shirts will beavailable. Mark your calendar to attend this fun-filled day!

The Department of Community Services is seekingvendors, exhibitors, and individuals who want to displaytheir classic vehicles or antique farm equipments. TheDepartment is also looking for families with deep roots inthe Nanjemoy area and old family photos or artifacts fromthe area to showcase. For more information, call 301-246-9612.

For more information, contact the Nanjemoy Commu-nity Center Coordinator at 301-246-9612. Citizens withspecial needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

7th Annual Indian Head Breast CancerAwareness Fitness Walk to be Held Oct. 13

The Charles County Department of Community Serv-ices is pleased to announce that on Saturday, October 13,the 7th Annual Indian Head Breast Cancer Awareness Fit-ness Walk will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the IndianHead Village Green (100 Walter Thomas Road, IndianHead). The three-mile walk takes place on the IndianHead Rail Trail. The walk is sponsored by the Indian HeadSenior Center Council & Town of Indian Head.

Don't miss out on a great day benefitting the fightagainst breast cancer! Raffled items will be available, andthe first 100 paid participants receive a FREE T-Shirt!

This event is open to the entire community. The fes-tivities will take place around the Indian Head VillageGreen. Enjoy live music, exercise warm up, vendors,lunch, door prizes, and raffles! Registration cost is $25 perperson. Proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen of Maryland.

Event will be held rain or shine. For registration detailsor directions, call the Indian Head Senior Center at (301)743-2125.

Chesapeake Choral Arts Society AnnouncesAuditions for 2012-2013 Season

Do you like to sing? The Chesapeake Choral Arts Soci-ety, under the direction of Michael K. Santana, will beconducting auditions on Monday, September 10th, begin-ning at 6:30 p.m. by appointment. Alternate dates may bearranged. Audition location to be determined. Auditionswill consist of vocal warm-ups, pitch matching and vocalexercises to determine the singer's vocal range. No pre-pared piece is necessary! High School age singers and old-er are welcome. The choir meets regularly from Septem-ber - June, rehearsing Monday evenings from 7 - 9 p.m.,and produces three different concerts throughout theseason. Next season's concerts include "Gloria" by Fran-cis Poulenc and a performance of Great Opera Choruses.

For more information please visit www.chesapeake-choral.com, or call Carol at 301-642-0594.

Dahlgren

MOAA Paddle Boat Cruise and DinnerThe Potomac Chapter of the Military Officers Associa-

tion of America is having a Paddle Boat cruise and Dinneron Thursday, September 20. The boat departs at 5:30 p.m.Buffet dinner includes hors d'oeuvres and dessert. This isa Bring Your Own Beverage (BYOB) event. MOAA will pro-vide cups, mixers, water and ice. The cost is $30 per per-son; children (6-18) are $10. We request no children un-der 6. Contact John Huber at huberjr@earthlink.net formore information. Deadline for reservations is Septem-ber 16th.

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continuous, circular process that be-gins with planning how to imple-ment environmental policies. Thenext step is implementing those poli-cies and then checking to see howthe policies are working. Finally, thepolicies are modified to continuallyimprove the EMS, and then the cyclestarts over again. Continual improve-ment is at the center of the cycle.

The EMS identifies how a facilityimpacts the environment. Then, theEMS works to control and reduce theeffect of negative environmental im-pacts while enhancing the positiveimpacts. One of the main goals ofEMS is to improve environmentalperformance on a continuous basis.

There are many ways to imple-ment EMS. One of the most widelyrecognized ways is to follow the In-ternational Organization for Stan-dardization (ISO) 14001. ISO 14001identifies the necessary require-ments to implement and maintain afully functioning environmentalmanagement system. NSASP is im-plementing an EMS based on ISO14001.

An effective EMS sets the overallenvironmental policy; establishes aprocess for environmental improve-ments; develops objectives and tar-gets and operational controls to re-duce negative impacts and encour-age positive impacts to the environ-ment; implements procedures andtraining to meet environmentalgoals; requires audits, inspectionsand a corrective action process tosupport continual improvement;and ensures a regular review of allenvironmental programs.

NSASP has established theNSASP EMS Team — or NET — toimplement EMS. The team meetsregularly to identify necessary ac-tions to continually improveNSASP's Emergency ManagementSystem.

Finding solutionsto minimize risks

The benefits of implementing anEnvironmental Management System

(EMS) and why they are importantare many. To reduce operational im-pact, the Navy is committed to focus-ing not only on what activities hap-pen at naval installations, but alsowhy they happen. Over time, theidentification and correction of defi-ciencies lead to better environmentaland overall organizational perform-ance and mission sustainability.

An EMS provides an opportunityto assess how Navy organizationsmanage environmental risks and tofind better and more cost effectivesolutions to minimize these risks.The Navy's EMS program providesthe following potential benefits to in-stallations and commands:

• Improves environmentalawareness, involvement, and com-petency across the organization

• Improves long-term missionsustainability

• Decreases environmental im-pact on the mission

• Reduces environmental im-pacts and prevent pollution

• Improves overall environmentalperformance and enhance compli-ance

• Increases efficiency of opera-tions by reducing environmentally-related costs

• Uses materials and resourcesmore effectively to fulfill the mission

• Avoids costs associated withclean ups, fines, and violations

• Increases compliance with Ex-ecutive Order 13423, "StrengtheningFederal Environmental, Energy, andTransportation Management"

Environmental Aspectsand Impacts

ISO14001 is one of the world rec-ognized standards for an environ-mental management system. It re-quires an organization to determineits environmental aspects. An envi-ronmental aspect is identified as anyelement of the organization's activi-ties, products, or services that can in-teract with the environment. An as-pect can be thought of as the actualor potential cause of an environmen-tal impact. Examples of environ-mental aspects (activities, products,or services that can interact with theenvironment) include waste genera-tion, fuel handling, energy con-sumption, paper consumption, haz-ardous materials usage and stormwater management.

Significant environmental as-pects identified for NSF Dahlgrenand NSF Indian Head are potential

fuel spills and storm water dis-charges. Processes and procedureshave been developed to reduce thepotential for fuel spills and reduceimpacts from storm water dis-charges. However, when handling fu-els for example, employees need toknow how to respond if a spill occursand what measures can help preventspills. Employees at Dahlgren or In-dian Head working with materialsthat may come into contact withstorm water need to know how tomaintain their work area to preventpollutants such as oil and grease, fer-tilizers or other materials from con-taminating storm water.

Once an organization identifiesits environmental aspects, it canthen determine how it impacts theenvironment. An environmental im-pact is defined as any change to theenvironment, whether bad or good,resulting from the organization'smission or activities. Examples of en-vironmental impacts (any change re-sulting from the organization's mis-sion or activities) include soil con-tamination, water contamination, airpollution, health and safety expo-sure, use of landfill space, use of nat-ural resources, generation of non-hazardous waste and hearing im-pairment.

EMS training availableA requirement of the EMS is to

provide general awareness trainingto base personnel.The training mod-

ule at http://navfac.ecatts.com isbrief, but very informative and help-ful. Base personnel are encouragedto take a few moments to review themodule. Upon completion, save acopy of the certificate for yourself,print and give a copy to Dave Hoff-man (301-744-1616) at NSF IndianHead or Glenn Faini (540-653-3360)at NSF Dahlgren in the Environmen-tal Office. Training records are main-tained by commands for verificationduring an audit of the organization'sEMS program.

To create an account on ECATTS,perform the following steps:

1. Go to http://navfac.ecatts.com2. Click Enter3. In the NEW USER box on the

right, enter "navfac" as the registra-tion password

4. Click CREATE AN ACCOUNT5. Complete the registration formSome of the fields will only open

after you have selected the appropri-ate field. Select "Military Base or Re-lated Personnel-EnvironmentalTraining." Select "EnvironmentalManagement System: Naval SupportActivity South Potomac (NSASP).”

CAREContinued from page 1

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4th Annual BBQ & Bike RallyThe King George American Legion Riders will hold a

barbecue and bike rally on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Cost is $10 per person, $5 for first responders (po-lice, fire, rescue & active duty Military). Menu includespork BBQ, cole slaw, sides and dessert. Live bluegrass pro-vided by The Kicking Mules. There will also be a 50/50 raf-fle. Proceeds benefit Virginia Wounded Warrior Program(RACSB). The American Legion is located at 10021Dahlgren Road in King George.

Career Fair for Military Veterans and SpousesA career fair exclusively for military veterans and their

spouses will be held at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.on Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by RecruitMilitary, the fair will be held on the second day of thethree-day "Modern Day Marine" Expo which runs Sep-tember 25-27.

The career fair will provide career and networking op-portunities to transitioning Marines and other militaryveterans who previously have made the transition. Busi-nesses, public institutions, non-profit organizations and

federal, state and local government agencies fromthroughout the United States will be in attendance offer-ing a variety of opportunities.

For details, go to https://events.recruitmilitary.com/events/modern-day-marine-veteran-career-fair-septem-ber-26-2012.

KG Rabies ClinicKing George County will offer a Rabies Clinic on Sat-

urday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. - noon on the King GeorgeAnimal Control parking lot. Cost is $5 (cash only) for dogsand cats only three months old and older. Animal must beleashed or in a carrier. Written proof of prior rabies vacci-nation must be provided to receive a 3-year vaccination.

OFB Club Charity Golf TournamentThe OFB Club will hold a charity golf tournament at

Cameron Hills Golf Links on Saturday, Oct. 6. Registrationbegins at 8:30 a.m. tee-off at 10 a.m. Cost is $80 per personor $300 per team and includes entry into all events, 18holes of golf, golf cart, lunch and chance to win variousprizes!

To register, contact any OFB member or go to ofb-club.org, e-mail ofbclubgolf@gmail.com or call (540) 903-7999. Golf attire is required, collared shirts and slacks. Allproceeds benefit Ladies Auxiliary VFW Cancer Aid & Re-search Fund.

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Points of Contactfor EMS orEnvironmentalQuestionsEMS ManagementRepresentative:Jeff Bossart (301) 744–4705jeffrey.bossart@navy.mil

NSASP EMS Manager:Diana Rose (301) 744-2267diana.rose@navy.mil

Assistant InstallationEnvironmental ProgramManagers:Bill Potter (301) 744–2261william.y.potter@navy.mil

Stacey Davidson (301) 744–2257stacey.davidson@navy.mil

Walt Legg (540) 653–5071walter.legg@navy.mil

The shoreline restoration project undertaken for NSF IndianHead addresses, in part, one of the significant environmen-tal aspects identified for NSASP installations -- storm waterdischarge. The incorporation of improved drainage struc-tures into the shoreline project design eliminates erosionand deposition of sediment in the Potomac River.

Recent construction of theAdvanced Energetics Re-search Laboratory Phase Iat NSF Indian Head includeda provision for a "green"parking area made fromporous paving block, as op-posed to traditional asphaltpaving, to reduce storm wa-ter runoff on the installation.

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per, Moreland and his colleagues addressed the foundationalelements and methods that must be considered when evalu-ating complex systems: Modeling & Simulation (Agent-BasedModeling), Math (Graph Theory), Enterprise Approach (Fed-eralism), Technology, System, and Integration Readiness LevelMethodologies (TRL, SRL, IRL), and Mission Engineering (Mis-sion Threads, "Effects/Kill Chains").

"The authors are pleased to have our 'Interstitials' effort rec-ognized as providing a valued technical contribution to theMission Engineering body of knowledge," Moreland said.

"This article had a tremendous impact on promoting thefounding principles of INCOSE, which was created to developand disseminate the interdisciplinary standards and practicesthat enable the realization of successful systems through theapplication of sound and effective systems engineering. Like-wise, this work drives critical aspects of the NSWCDD missionby emphasizing systems engineering and integration of com-plex systems," said Moreland.

Moreland noted that the paper provided an equal level oftechnical due-diligence to the "lines between the nodes (sys-tems/platforms). The interstitial space is where interfaces andrelationships between elements are found, and from wherehigher level behaviors originate," Moreland explained.

Over 1,000 of the world's leading systems engineers gath-ered at the event to learn of the latest developments in tools,methodologies and approaches presented at the conference.

HonorsContinued from page 3

• Never pass a school bus on the right. It is illegal and could havetragic consequences.

Sharing the road safely with child pedestriansAll drivers need to recognize the special safety needs of

pedestrians, especially those that are children. Young, elderly,disabled and intoxicated pedestrians are the most frequent vic-tims in auto-pedestrian collisions. Generally, pedestrians havethe right-of-way at all intersections; however, regardless of therules of the road or right-of-way, you as a driver are obligatedto exercise great care and extreme caution to avoid strikingpedestrians.

• Drivers should not block the crosswalk when stopped at ared light or waiting to make a turn. Do not stop with a portionof your vehicle over the crosswalk. Blocking the crosswalkforces pedestrians to go around your vehicle and puts them ina dangerous situation.

• In a school zone when a warning flasher or flashers areblinking, you must stop to yield the right-of-way to a pedestriancrossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk or at an inter-section with no marked crosswalk.

• Always stop when directed to do so by a school patrol sign,school patrol officer or designated crossing guard.

• Children are the least predictable pedestrians and the mostdifficult to see. Take extra care to look out for children not only inschoolzones,butalsoinresidentialareas,playgroundsandparks.

• Don’t honk your horn, rev your engine or do anything torush or scare a pedestrian in front of your car, even if you havethe legal right-of-way.

Take extra precautions in school zones and neighborhoodareas where children and teenagers might be riding.

Courtesy of the National Safety Council

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cialization, he will return to CCI for advanced training in Med-ford, N.Y. Advanced training includes learning skills, such asturning a light switch on and off, opening doors, bringing ingroceries, retrieving clothes, alerting the deaf to audible cues,such as door bells and smoke alarms and many other tasks adisabled person would not be able to do alone.

CCI sets the bar high for its service dogs. It takes a very spe-cial aptitude and temperament to complete the advancedtraining and become one of the company’s canine compan-ions. Even after the basic training and socialization, many dogsdo not make it through the program.

"A lot of dogs will not make it through the advanced train-ing, but my wife and I are hopeful for Oxford," Skelley said.

When paired with a disabled person, a dog must be pre-pared to face any life situation. Service dogs need to be free fromany fears or phobias, such as loud noises, streets, crosswalks,traffic, rambunctious children, balloons and unfamiliar animallife. In addition, no matter what the circumstance, a service dog

must fulfill its duties 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A servicedog may remain in service for as long as 10 years.

Skelley said, "You have to be absolutely confident thatwherever you send him, he'll perform flawlessly."

CCI provides all of its service dogs free to those in need.Once a service dog passes the advanced training, it is

paired with a partner to form a companion team. The pairingis a specialized process and happens over a two-week periodat the CCI facility on Long island. The trainers work to under-stand the personality of each person so they can pair themwith a dog that matches his or her qualities, then they train theperson on how to handle and care for the new service dog.

One of the Skelleys' favorite anecdotes on a successful pair-ing comes from a May 18, 2012, article in Newsday about JohnM. Peck, a Marine Sergeant with two combat tours under hisbelt, who lost parts of all four limbs when he stepped on anexplosive device in Afghanistan. Peck said his new service dogNasar was "... hyper as hell, which is fun because he has somuch energy. It keeps me in good spirits. Hopefully, I can teachhim to catch a girl for me. He's the ultimate icebreaker—achick magnet."

While the Skelleys have no input on whom Oxford getspaired with, they think his socialization at NAVAIR—beingaround aircraft, hangars and service men and women—mightmake him a particularly good service dog for aWoundedWar-rior. Like Nasar, Skelley said Oxford is a bit hyper at times.

Because of this positive experience, Skelley said he and hiswife hope to raise another dog for CCI.

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

compares the experience to sending his kids off to college."You wouldn't want them not to go, but in a way you wish it

hadn't happened so soon ... but it's the right thing to do," hesaid. "And when Oxford graduates and is paired with his newpartner, we will be in the audience beaming like proud parents."

As "puppy raisers," the Skelleys get lots of help from the re-gional CCI office in Medford, and theWashington, D.C., chap-ter.They say being a puppy raiser for CCI is not hard, it just re-quires a bit of time, patience and lots of love.

Service dogs change the lives of numerous disabled peopleevery day. To learn more about volunteering for CCI, visitwww.cci.org.

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Nestled along Molls Cove of the St. Mary's River, in acorner of the Webster Outlying Field Annex of NAS Patux-ent River, sits a simple complex of buildings that make upU. S. Coast Guard Station St. Inigoes.

Dedicated in 1976, the station is one of six under the

control of Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, which is respon-sible for all operations in the Potomac River, middle andupper Chesapeake Bay and the Delaware Canal.

The 41 active-duty military members and 18 reservistsof Station St. Inigoes exhibit bravery, determination andenthusiasm when conducting their multi-mission respon-sibility which include search and rescue; ports, waterwaysand coastal security; enforcement of laws and treaties; ma-

rine environmental protection, and recreational boatingsafety.

Other missions include search and rescue support toNAS Patuxent River and its tenant test and evaluation fa-cilities, presidential security operations, and liquid naturalgas tanker protection.

"For these efforts and others, Station St. Inigoes hastwice been the proud recipient of the Sumner KimballReadiness Award," said Senior Chief Boatswains MatePhilip M. Robinson, Coast Guard Station St. Inigoes officerin charge.

Coast Guard units earn the Kimball Award by demon-strating an extraordinary state of readiness in administra-tion, operations, maintenance and training during a rigor-ous inspection.

This honor, combined with the skill and diligence of thestaff, truly help the station live up to its motto, "Guardiansof the Potomac."

The multi-talented men and women, who operate Sta-tion St. Inigoes, dedicate each day to ensuring the safetyand security of the citizens under their jurisdiction.

The members of Station St. Inigoes devote their time toa diverse array of tasks including training, operations,maintenance of their boats and buildings, search and res-cue, safety inspections and law enforcement.

A familiar presence on the waters of the Patuxent andPotomac rivers in Southern Maryland, Coast Guard StationSt. Inigoes patrols the largest and southernmost section ofCoast Guard Sector Baltimore. Also, Station St. Inigoes en-sures fishing and recreational boats maintain a 500-yardberth around the Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal and nu-clear power plant in Calvert County.

"We have four boats, three 25-foot small response boatsand one 41-foot utility boat," said Machinery Technician1st Class Matt Koll. "We're out there every day."

Most patrols leave from the station on Webster Field orfrom the West Basin on NAS Patuxent River. They are a fa-miliar presence on the installation, and in and around St.Mary's County, always selflessly serving their Countrywhile upholding their core values of Honor, Respect, andDevotion to Duty.

The Coast Guard, which operates under the Depart-ment of Homeland Security, is the nation's leading mar-itime law enforcement agency and has broad, multi-faceted jurisdictional authority. The Coast Guard is a mar-itime, military, multi-mission service, unique among theother U.S. military branches because it has a maritime lawenforcement mission, with jurisdiction in both domesticand international waters, and a federal regulatory agencymission.

Although each Coast Guard member has a specific jobtitle, each performs a variety of roles. Since the station isresponsible for its own maintenance and upkeep, eachmember must be able to step in and do jobs outside theirspecialties.

"There's a lot of variation in the job," said MachineryTechnician 1st Class Derick Thrappas. "I'm a (mechanic),but being in the Coast Guard, it's sort of like getting a newjob every three years. I can't imagine sitting behind a deskdoing the same thing every day."

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

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Guadians of the Potomac: U.S. Coast Guard Station St. Inigoes

By Jeron Hayes

Representatives from all commands and a number of com-munity organizations met on Wednesday to begin planningfor the 95th anniversary of Naval Support Facility (NSF)Dahlgren. The anniversary, officially October of 2013, willmark 95 years since Dahlgren became the "Lower Station" ofthe Naval Powder Factory at Indian Head, Md.

Ed Jones, editor the Free Lance-Star newspaper and pres-ident of the Dahlgren Heritage Foundation, discussed oppor-tunities for the Foundation's efforts to tie into the anniversary.

"Whatwehaveforthisanniversarythatwedidn'tforthe90thistheHeritageFoundation,"saidJones."Wealreadyhaveexhibitsopenandhopetobeinourfacilityattheoldwelcomecenternearthe Nice Bridge on Route 301 by March. The building has beenrenovated for us.We are happy to help out however we can."

Jones added that the Foundation has already held several

well-attended forums at University of Mary Washington-Dahlgren Campus and they have unveiled permanent exhibitsat the college that are just the beginning of their presentationof the history of Dahlgren.

Committee members agreed that while showcasing thehistory of the base is important, current work being done atDahlgren also deserves the spotlight. Russell Coons, corporatecommunications director for Naval Surface Warfare CenterDahlgren Division remarked that developing technology putsthe base "a generation from Star Wars."

An event held in 2008 to commemorate the 90th anniver-sary of the base included a festival, base tours, exhibits show-ing past and present programs, storytelling from former baseemployees, an opportunity to capture written accounts of thebase and a Dahlgren School reunion that drew over 200 peo-ple, according to Dahlgren School alumni Jones. Some trav-eled from as far away as California. "Not bad for an elemen-

tary school," he added.All commands submitted ideas, from providing events to

reach the young Sailors on base, to highlighting some lesser-known missions such as that of 20th Space Control Squadronand 614th Air and Space Operations Center, both Air Forcecommands located at Dahlgren.

What began as a gun test facility in the waning days ofWorldWar I has since evolved and expanded into a major shore in-stallation that is responsible for numerous scientific and re-sponse force missions serving all branches of the United Statesarmed forces. In addition to its military value, today NSFDahlgren makes a significant economic contribution to the lo-cal community, and the installation's Navy commands, as awhole, serve as the largest employer in King George County.

Employees at Dahlgren are encouraged to submit ideasthey may have to celebrate not only the history of the base, butcurrent technology being developed to assist the warfighter.

95th Anniversary Committee Convenes at Dahlgren

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