COMFRC thanks employees Page 2

F-35C Lightning II flexes sea legs Page 5

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Vol. 72, No. 40 Celebrating 72 Years of Community Partnership October 8, 2015

TESTERNaval Air Station Patuxent River

By Sylvia Pierson F-35 Lightning II Naval Variants Public Affairs Officer

The F-35 Lightning II Naval Variants test team at the Patuxent River Integrated Test Force (Pax River ITF) added yet another ground-breaking weapons test to its

list of milestones — the first-ever external store weapons sep-aration in the history of the entire F-35 Lightning II program.

The Pax River ITF test team released four GBU-12 Laser Guided Bomb inert test assets from the F-35C external wing weapons pylons of aircraft CF-02, Sept. 23. Released individ-ually during four test runs on a single flight over the Atlantic Test Ranges (ATR), all weapons separations were successful and confirmed the accuracy of the predicted release trajecto-ry.

The quadruple weapons separation also demonstrated the team’s high margin of safety and test efficiency by accomplish-ing four flights worth of test work in a single flight. Together, engineers in the ATR control room monitored the test flight and reviewed video and telemetry from each GBU-12 separa-tion event to confirm it was safe to proceed to the next release point. The team also saved costs by clearing a range only once rather than four times to accomplish each separation.

While flight test programs often rely upon a series of week-ly individual separation flights to accommodate engineering analysis and determine if it is safe to proceed to the next test point, the F-35 Weapons Certification process utilizes exten-sive wind tunnel testing and computer analysis to predict the trajectory of weapons released from the aircraft. Additionally, the F-35 features an on-board instrumentation capability that delivers real-time analysis data to engineers in the control room.

Each weapons separation matched simulation models with a high degree of fidelity, which will expedite the clearances of future weapons and employment envelopes.

Based at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, the highly di-verse cadre of PAX ITF technicians, maintainers, engineers, support staff and test pilots have flown nearly 500 flights, logged more than 700 flight hours, and achieved almost

3,400 test points since January 2015. The team’s five F-35B Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing (STOVL) and four F-35C Carrier Variant (CV) aircraft have supported a wide array of test flights, including a very successful block of F-35B weap-ons separations, which included the first AIM-120 shots from stations 4 and 8 of the internal bomb racks, and the final inert SDD store separation test with an AIM-120 released from an F-35C, Sept.19.

The team also began multi-phase testing of the 500-pound dual mode F-35 Block 3F, U.K.-unique Paveway IV preci-sion-guided bomb June 12. Other milestones include the June

13 separation of an AMRAAM/AIM-120 instrumented mass simulation vehicle (IMSV) from station 4 during a pushover (a less than 1.0g maneuver). Additional weapons separation testing during the third week of June featured three AM-RAAM/AIM-120 separations, a GBU-12 laser-guided separa-tion and a GBU-32 JDAM separation. The team also execut-ed one of the AMRAAM/AIM-120 separations and both the GBU-12 and GBU-32 separations with the F-35B external gun pod installed. The team twice conducted multi-weapons sep-arations during one sortie and, by the last week in June, the team had conducted nine weapons separations in 15 days.

F-35 external weapons testing makes history, quadruples effectiveness and test efficiency

U.S. Navy photo

Sept. 23 marked the first time the F-35 Lightning II program conducted an external store weapons separation test. The Pax River ITF test team released four GBU-12 Laser Guided Bomb inert test assets from the F-35C external wing weapon pylons of aircraft CF-02 during flight 394. The team released the weapons individually during four test runs on a single flight over the Atlantic Test Rang-es, demonstrating their test efficiency by accomplishing four flights worth of test work in a single flight. Lockheed Martin photo by Andy Wolfe.

By Shawn GrahamNAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

NAS Patuxent River is cel-ebrating the Navy’s 240th birthday with an entire week

of activities and events, Oct. 10-17. This year’s guest speaker at the Navy Ball is Rear Adm. Michael Manazir.

Manazir currently serves as the Di-rector, Air Warfare (OPNAV N98) on the staff of the Chief of Naval Opera-

tions (CNO). In this capacity, he is re-sponsible for the development, pro-gramming, and budgeting of all U.S. Naval Aviation warfighting require-ments, resourcing and manpower.

Sailors and civilian personnel are encouraged to attend the several events to celebrate what the Navy means to the Patuxent River Area and to the world.

Scheduled events include:• Oct. 10: Navy vs. Notre Dame

fooball game 3:30 p.m., Liberty Cen-ter

• Oct. 13: Navy Birthday Cake Cut-ting Ceremony 11 a.m., River’s Edge

• Oct. 13: Navy Ball 6 p.m., River’s Edge. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact your com-mand’s Navy Ball representative• Oct. 14: CO/CMC Command Ca-

noe Challenge 9 a.m., Basin Marina• Oct. 15: Free movie matinee; Top

Gun, 6:30 p.m., Center Stage Theater

• Oct. 17: Navy Birthday Concert, Parade Field, across from Building 409. This is a free event and features Josh Turner, Parmalee and Natalie Stoval. Gates open 5 p.m.

Since 1972, each Chief of Naval Operations has encouraged a Na-vywide birthday celebration to en-hance a greater appreciation of our Navy heritage, and to provide a posi-tive influence toward pride and pro-fessionalism in the service.

Pax River celebrates Navy’s 240th birthday

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

Capt. Heidi Fleming, NAS Patux-ent River commanding officer presents a first place trophy to Lt. Col. John Neville, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 commanding officer following the first ever CO/CMC Canoe Chal-lenge Oct. 8, 2014.

Happy Birthday U.S. Navy

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By Marcia Hart COMFRC Public Affairs

Four members from NAVAIR’s Logistics and Industrial Operations (AIR 6.0) who success-fully completed the Naval Acquisition Devel-opment Program (NADP) celebrated with a ceremony Sept. 17 in Building 446 at NAS Patuxent River.

The graduates — David Regan, John Aus-terman, Curtis Brooks and Robert Anderson — will now take their places as permanent NAVAIR/NAWCAD employees.

“These four should be proud to sit in the graduation seats,” said Roy Harris, Aviation Readiness and Resource Analysis Depart-ment (AIR 6.8) director, who presided over the ceremony. “The program is not easy. It’s challenging. You had to lean on senior people to help you get through the program, learn about the command and do your jobs. Now, because of all the things you have learned, you are the experts and the asset for others to tap into. You should be very proud of your accom-plishments.”

The NADP participants said the program was indeed challenging but that having the right mentors at each one of their rotations made going through the program a great ex-perience.

“Being at NAVAIR has become more of a family and not a job,” Anderson said. “Every-one is willing to mentor you, and everyone is willing to work with you.”

Created to promote the growth of entry-level professionals in finance, contracting, logistics, science and engineering, the NADP entry-lev-

el program is comprised of AIR 6.0 employees with no more than three years of experience in the Department of the Navy.

“The goal of the program is to provide a struc-tured, systematic career development process that equips highly qualified and talented entry level employees with opportunities for rapid ad-vancement, regular promotions, systematic de-velopment and career broadening assignments,”

said Stephanie Souders, Naval Acquisition De-velopment Program (AIR-6.0C) functional man-ager.

Currently, the NADP has 69 participants at Pax River and 142 nationally. Anderson, Austerman and Brooks have each accepted positions at Pax River. Regan will continue his NAVAIR career at Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, with the Joint Strike Fighter Program.

NADP does a lot of great things for the com-mand, Harris said. “It allows us to pull people in from various backgrounds, and that is invaluable to the future of competency and this command. It gives us the ability to tap into college grads and also people with prior military service — like to-day’s graduates.”

For more information about the NADP, con-tact Stephanie Souders at 301-757-8416.

Naval Acquisition Development Program participants cross finish line

U.S. Navy photo by Marcia hart

Naval Acquisition Development Program graduates David Regan, John Austerman, Curtis Brooks and Robert are flanked on the left by Stephanie Souders, Naval Acquisition Development Program (AIR-6.0C) functional manager; and on the right by Toni L. Meier Logistics Management Integration (AIR 6.6) director; Roy Harris, Aviation Readiness and Resource Analysis Department (AIR 6.8) director; and Tracy Moran, Industrial and Logistics Maintenance Planning/Sustainment Department (AIR 6.7) director.

By Emily Strotman COMFRC Public Affairs support

Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) employ-ees took a break from their daily routines to enjoy food and camaraderie, Sept. 24.

The command’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) committee coordinated the annual employee picnic, which was held at Naval Recreation Center Solomons. The event gives employees a chance to “relax and have fun,” said Rear Adm. Paul Sohl, COMFRC.

MWR committee members grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and brought games — such as cornhole and ladder golf — for attendees to enjoy on what many described as a day with “perfect weather.”

“We’ve got to keep this place fun because there is a lot of im-

portant work that we do. Our employees work extremely hard supporting the fleet, and this is a way for us to thank them for all they do,” Sohl said.

Sohl also noted that the recent command climate survey, which measures equal opportunity and organizational effec-

tiveness, revealed that COMFRC ranks above the Navy av-erage across the board. He said he would continue to make COMFRC a place that people want to work.

“I’m proud of you all,” he said. “I wish I could tell you every day that I appreciate how much you do.”

COMFRC thanks employees’ for their service at picnic

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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness MonthCourtesy of NAS Patuxent River Fleet and Family Service Center

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. You may be asking yourself, “What is domestic violence? And, why do I need to be concerned with it?” Domestic Violence is abuse that occurs within intimate relation-ships and often in family situa-tions; hence the “domestic” con-text to the abuse. Anyone can be a victim. Any gender, any age, any pay grade. Anyone.

The Family Advocacy Program wants all military service mem-bers, their spouses and their fami-ly members to know what Domes-tic Violence is and how everyone can help. According to the Nation-al Coalition Against domestic vio-lence, most domestic violence vic-tims in military communities are women and account for over 60 percent of victims. There is often prior history of domestic violence in their families and the majority have witnessed domestic violence in their families prior to enlistment.

There are a lot of myths about domestic vio-lence. The truth is many victims are not even aware that they are being abused. Domestic violence is more than physical harm such as slapping, kicking, pushing, throwing things, sexual assault or threatening with a weapon. In fact, domestic violence also involves a pat-tern of emotional and verbal abuse.

The most common underlying feeling that results in domestic violence is one’s need to feel powerful and in control of another per-son’s behavior and actions. They may hurt

their victims and maintain control over them by using insults, putdowns, public humilia-tion, name-calling, verbal threats or social and economic isolation. All of these tactics are meant to silence victims so that they are too afraid to seek help or call the police.

Regulations are in place to break the silence. Military and DOD officials are required to re-port any suspicion of family violence to Family Advocacy, no matter how small. These regu-lations apply to commanders, senior enlisted leaders, supervisors, medical personnel and

military police. When the victim is an adult military dependent or an active duty service member, regulations allow two different types of tracks and two different kinds of reporting. Reporting domestic violence

Victims refrain from making formal reports for many different reasons. They often fear negative career consequences for their spouse and how this will impact their family. These concerns led to the ability of victims to use Restricted Reporting. The victim can receive

medical treatment, counseling and victim services while he or she considers options. Victims are limited as to whom they report via the Restricted re-porting avenue and may only report to Victim Advocate or Victim Advocate Supervisor, Healthcare Provider or Chap-lain.

Unrestricted reports open up official investigations and those wishing to make an unrestrict-ed report should notify their Chain of Command, Family Advocacy Program or Law En-forcement. Family Advocacy is an identification, intervention and treatment program, not a punitive system. When domes-tic violence is reported to Fam-ily Advocacy, a case manager is assigned who will assess the victim’s safety, develop a safety plan and complete a thorough assessment by interviewing the alleged offender and victim. If the abuse is substantiated, ef-fective intervention is a team effort involving Command,

Family Advocacy, medical and other communi-ty agencies.

Consider participating in one of two upcom-ing events to support Domestic Violence Aware-ness: Key Personnel Brief for Leadership Per-sonnel (Oct. 14, 1 to 3 p.m.) and Walk a Peaceful Mile (Oct. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the base track). To register for the Key Personnel Brief or the Walk a Peaceful Mile, or for more information on how you can help raise awareness for Domestic Violence prevention, please call Fleet and Family Services Center at 301-342-4911.

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By Donna CipolloniNAS Public Affairs Office

A recent incident where an in-dividual was bitten aboard NAS Patuxent River by a feral cat ex-hibiting possibly rabid behavior has called attention to the Navy’s policy on feral cat and dog popu-lations, which prohibits releasing animals or feeding feral animals on naval installations.

“Feral cat colonies exist at both Webster Field and Pax River,” said Lance McDaniel, environmental division director. “Over the years, we’ve had a population of civil-ians who lay out food at specific buildings and wood line locations to feed these feral colonies and that food attracts not only cats, but raccoons and foxes as well.”

As a result, wildlife is becom-ing less distrustful of humans and animals are coming closer to hangars and buildings — even during the day — posing a safety problem and possible health risk for personnel.

Pax Conservation Director Kyle Rambo noted that feral cats are the most dangerous link between rabies and wildlife in humans.

“Feral cats are fighting with wild animals over these food sourc-es and are contracting rabies,” Rambo explained. “Most people wouldn’t consider handling a fox or raccoon, but are much less wary of feral domestic cats — and this scenario is the most likely transmission link between wild-life and humans.”

McDaniel said that organized

feral cat rescue groups that trap, sterilize and then relocate the cats back into the wild have a strong presence in Southern Maryland, and added, “There are concerns that some of these cats may be being relocated here on Pax and at Webster, and with recent rabies reports of feral cats in Calvert County, that is even more troublesome.”

Disciplinary action is possibleStation personnel are warned

to never release stray cats or oth-er animals on station, not to feed feral cats or other wild animals, and not to interfere with live traps or other control measures imple-mented aboard Pax.

“Anyone caught releasing or feed-ing feral cats or wildlife will face dis-

ciplinary actions administered by their command or the installation,” Rambo stated. “Fines and other criminal penalties can be levied for tampering with or destroying traps and other control devices. “

Personnel are also encouraged to report all sightings of feral cats and any observation of illegal feeding or releasing of cats or wildlife.

“It is the policy of DOD, the Navy and this installation to remove all feral cats from military lands, and to prevent or prosecute the re-lease of additional animals onto our lands,” said NAS Patuxent Riv-er Executive Officer Capt. Scott Starkey. “The health and safety of our workforce always comes first. I urge everyone’s full cooperation with all efforts to curb this prob-lem.”

Feral cats pose health, safety riskViolators of Navy policy will be disciplined

Anyone observing feral cats or peo-ple feeding cats aboard Pax River may call the Command Duty Office anonymously at 301-342-1095.

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By Donna CipolloniNAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

Francis Douglas’s apartment is filled with plastic bottle caps. They’re in bags and boxes, and cover his kitchen table.

“I have thousands of them and most come from people who use the gym,” said Douglas, a recreational aide and familiar face at NAS Patuxent River’s Drill Hall since 1983. “I encourage people to stay hydrated while they use the facilities, and they give me their caps in return. I’ll take caps of all types and sizes.”

The main reason Douglas invests his time collecting, gluing and creating shapes with bottle caps is his desire to reach out to members of a communi-ty often in need of a little compassion and friendship —individuals recov-ering from drug and alcohol abuse at the Beacon of Hope Recovery and

Wellness Center of Walden.“Francis has created some won-

derful ‘12 Step’ sculptures with bottle caps and he’ll give them to guests of Beacon,” said Laura Webb, recovery support director. “They’re great re-minders of what those working a 12-step program as part of their recovery are working toward. It also lets them know Francis is in their corner, cheer-ing them on.”

Webb described Douglas as an “ambassador of recovery,” someone who takes the time to learn about and actively support those working on re-covery.

“Francis lets people he encounters in the community know about Bea-con,” she said. “He also participates in many support groups as a supportive listener. He listens to what people in the meetings have to say and offers individual support whenever he can.”

Douglas believes in giving back to his community and he believes in what Beacon is doing.

“This is a lifetime thing for me, trying to free people from illegal substances,” he said. “Beacon took my heart. It’s powerful and it’s helping people and I’ll do what I can to assist that.”

Douglas explained that his ‘12 Step’ sculpture, which features 12 rows of ascending caps that form a triangular pattern, is symbolic of stepping up a stairway to victory.

“Then once at the top, you can go down again, free from drugs and alcohol,” he added.

Other sculptures he’s made from caps, and given away, include wall decorations in team colors, or special shapes by request. He’s cur-rently brainstorming a design for a lighthouse — in honor of Beacon.

Douglas plans to continue volun-teering at the recovery center — he’s there nearly every day — and will keep making his sculptures.

“I like the fact that he’s re-purposing

the caps,” Webb said. “It’s a good re-minder to people who have often felt very low in life, that we can all redis-cover a purpose and there is no such thing as a throw-away person.”

Pax People: Francis Douglas

As of Oct. 1, a new law requires all TRI-CARE beneficiaries, except active duty service members, to get select brand name maintenance drugs through either TRI-CARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or from a military pharmacy. Beneficiaries who keep using a retail pharmacy for these drugs will have to pay the full cost.

Maintenance drugs are drugs you take regularly for a long time, such as to control blood pressure or cholesterol. The law does

not apply to drugs you take for a short time, like antibiotics, or generic drugs. If you live overseas, or have other prescription drug coverage, you are not affected.

The TRICARE pharmacy contractor, Express Scripts, sent a letter to affected beneficiaries in September explaining their options. Beneficia-ries can contact Express Scripts at 1-877-363-1303 if they have any questions.

Now, beneficiaries who fill an affected drug at a retail pharmacy will get another letter from Express Scripts. After that, bene-ficiaries have one final “courtesy” fill at a re-

tail pharmacy. If they fill at a retail pharmacy again, they have to pay 100 percent of the cost of their medication.

TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery is a safe, convenient and low cost option to get maintenance drugs. You’ll save up to $176 a year for each brand name drug you switch from retail to Home Delivery. If you want to use a military pharmacy, make sure to check first to see if they carry your prescrip-tion. For more about this change to TRI-CARE’s pharmacy benefit, visit www.tricare.mil/RxNewRules.

TRICARE drug benefit changes Oct. 1

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Inspiring recovering addicts with kindness and art

Capt. Heidi Fleming, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer, cuts a cer-emonial ribbon to officially launch the River’s Edge’s implementation of its ChowNow application Oct.6. ChowN-ow will enable patrons to order for pickup exclusively through the appli-cation. Download and order through the application by texting PAXRIVER to 33733.

River’s Edge launches ChowNow application

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

U.S. Navy photo by DoNNa CIpoLLoNI

Francis Douglas, left, recreational aide at the NAS Patuxent River Drill Hall, accepts bagsful of plastic caps from Mike Mauck, depu-ty for special projects, Tactical Aircraft Programs PEO(T). Mauck’s cousin in Rhode Island had the caps left over from a school proj-ect and mailed them here for Douglas to use when making the art he gifts to others.

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By Sylvia PiersonF-35 Lightning II Naval Variants Public Affairs Officer

Two F-35C Lightning II carrier variants conducted their first arrested landings aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) off the coast of the eastern United States, Oct. 2.

Navy test pilots Cmdr. Tony “Brick” Wilson and LT Chris “TJ” Karapostoles landed F-35C test aircraft CF-03 and CF-05, respectively, aboard USS Eisenhower’s flight deck. The arrested landing is part of the F-35’s two week at-sea Devel-opmental Testing (DT-II) phase.

DT-II is the second of three at-sea test phases planned for the F-35C. Naval aircraft undergo DT-I, -II and -III test phases in order to ensure the development of aircraft that meet specifications and to identify mission critical issues sufficiently early in the test phase to deliver fully capable aircraft in time for their scheduled initial operating capa-bility (IOC).

During DT-I in 2014, the F-35 Lightning II made avi-ation history when it conducted its inaugural arrested landings and catapult launches aboard an aircraft carrier. The first-ever carrier-based flight operations of the F-35C occurred Nov. 3 aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). F-35C test pilots and engineers from the F-35 Lightning II Pax Riv-er Integrated Test Force (ITF) based at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Patuxent River, Maryland, tested the suit-ability and integration of the aircraft with carrier air and deck operations in an at-sea environment Nov. 3-14. The F-35C demonstrated exceptional performance both in the air and on the flight deck, accelerating the team’s progress through the DT-I schedule, achieving 100 percent of the threshold test points three days early and conducting night ops during DT-I — an unheard of feat since the Navy’s F-4 era. Test pilots and engineers credited the F-35C’s Delta Flight Path (DFP) technology with significantly reducing pilot workload during the approach to the carrier, increas-ing safety margins during carrier approaches and reducing touchdown dispersion.

“The follow-on sea trials of the F-35C are possible through the cooperation and teamwork of the USS Eisenhower,” said Andrew Maack, Chief Test Engineer and Government Site Di-rector of the Naval Variants ITF. “The men and women of the Eisenhower have partnered with the Pax River ITF test team in pursuit of a common goal — testing the F-35C in the at-sea environment. Together, their expertise and full measure of hard work and dedication will equip us with the data neces-sary to determine the path ahead for the F-35C.”

The F-35C will perform a variety of operational maneuvers during DT-II — including catapult takeoffs and arrested land-ings — while simulating maintenance operations and conduct-ing general maintenance and fit tests for the aircraft and sup-port equipment. Following the analysis of DT-II test data, the team will conduct a thorough assessment of the F-35C’s perfor-mance in the shipboard environment before advising the Navy on any adjustments necessary to ensure that the fifth-genera-tion fighter is ready to meet its scheduled IOC in 2018.

“These sea trials will further expand the F-35C’s flight enve-lope,” said Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan, F-35 Program Executive Of-ficer. “Over the next few weeks we’ll learn more about what it takes to integrate next generation fighters aboard aircraft carri-ers. The testing we’re doing today will prepare us for next year’s final at-sea developmental test and keep us on track to support the Navy’s 2018 initial operational capability date.”

The F-35C — the Navy’s and Marine Corps’ carrier-suitable variant (CV) — combines unprecedented at-sea stealth with fighter speed and agility, fused targeting, cutting-edge avion-ics, advanced jamming, network-enabled operations and ad-vanced sustainment. With a broad wingspan, reinforced land-ing gear, ruggedized structures and durable coatings, the F-35C will stand up to harsh shipboard conditions while avionics equip the pilot with real-time, spherical access to battlespace information and commanders at sea, in the air and on the

ground with an instantaneous, high-fidelity single picture view of ongoing operations.

By 2025, the Navy’s aircraft carrier-based air wings will consist of a mix of F-35C, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers electronic attack aircraft, E-2D Hawkeye battle man-agement and control aircraft, MH-60R/S helicopters and Carri-

er Onboard Delivery logistics aircraft. The continued success of F-35 Lightning II shipboard operations aid the development of the Navy’s next generation fighter and reinforce Navy-industry partnership goals to deliver the operational aircraft to the fleet in 2018. Lockheed Martin is the aircraft contractor and Pratt & Whitney is the engine contractor.

F-35C Lightning II flexes sea legs, boards USS Eisenhower for second phase of developmental test

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jameson E. Lynch

An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 taxis out of the landing area following an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The F-35C Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force is currently conducting fol-low-on sea trials aboard the Eisenhower.

Courtesy Lockheed Martin photo by andy Wolfe

An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Joint Strike Fighter from the Pax River Integrated Test Force conducts its first arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Two F-35Cs from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 are conducting follow-on developmental test (DT-II) sea trials aboard the Eisenhower. Cmdr. Tony Wilson flew aircraft 73/CF-03 and Lt. Chris Karapostoles flew aircraft 75/CF-05.

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Commandant’s CornerBy Rear Adm. Yancy Lindsey89th Naval District Washington Commandant

September was another busy month with lots of fun and mean-ingful events. We welcomed a new Chief of Naval Operations, ADM John Richardson; celebrated Naval Support Facility Indian Head’s 125th anniversary; pinned the Navy’s new-est Chief Petty Officers; honored our Ombudsman and Key Spouses; and supported the Pope’s visit.

We also closed our Fiscal Year 2015 in grand style. A special thanks to all who played a role in balancing our books and executing our fund-ing on target and on time. Great job!

October is National Energy Ac-tion Month. The Department of the Navy’s theme this year is “Pow-er-Presence” and we are called upon as Americans to work together, “to achieve greater energy security, a more robust economy, and a health-ier environment for our children.”

As our nation and Navy becomes more and more reliant on an unin-terrupted supply of energy/electric-ity to execute even the most basic warfighting and administrative tasks, energy reliability and energy

resilience have moved to the fore-front of Navy acquisition and plan-ning efforts. Continued overreliance on oil to meet our energy needs presents an unmitigated vulnerabil-

ity to our warfighting superiority, as well as to our economy and environment. Therefore, at the cor-porate level, the Navy has been focusing on and fielding alterna-tive and renewable energy, both ashore and afloat, for several years. Nuclear power, biofuels for use in air-craft and ships, elec-trification of non-tac-tical vehicle fleets, and increased use of renewable forms of energy (e.g., photo-voltaics, hydro and wind) are just some examples. These ef-forts work to ensure we will have the en-ergy we need, when and where we need it; that is, reliable en-

ergy. They also work to ensure that our sources of energy can withstand direct attack, natural disasters, and worldwide supply chain interrup-tions; that is, energy resiliency.

So what does that mean for us? Al-though many are involved in some of the efforts I mention above, there are things we can do at the individu-al level to assist with energy reliance and resiliency that, when combined with the efforts of all, have a signif-icant impact on our warfighting ef-ficiency and effectiveness. Ashore, every bit of energy/electricity we save frees up valuable resources that can be used elsewhere. Even actions that may appear insignificant, like turning off lights, eliminating small/individual refrigerators, and shutting down your computer before leaving for the day, can have a tremendous impact when multiplied across the Navy.

Here are some examples of things you can do during Energy Action Month (and beyond) to support the Navy’s Energy Program:

1) Use the Energy Star power management settings on your com-puter and monitor so they go into power save mode when not in use.

2) Use a power strip as a central “turn off” point for attached equip-ment.

3) Unplug electronics, such as cell phones and laptops, once they’re

charged. Adapters plugged into out-lets use energy even after the equip-ment is fully charged.

4) Replace the light bulb in your desk lamp with an Energy Star qual-ified bulb. It’ll last up to 10 times longer and use approximately 75 percent less energy.

5) Turn off the lights when you leave a space, especially at the end of the day.

6) Keep air vents clear of paper, files, and office supplies. It takes as much as 25 percent more energy to pump air into a workspace if the vents are blocked.

7) Use only E85/ethanol in flex fuel vehicles.

8) Be aware of energy/electric-ity usage in your spaces and in the spaces and buildings around you. If you notice wasteful practices or con-servation opportunities, inform your building manager or Naval Facilities Engineering Command personnel.

During this Energy Action Month, you will see events and activities at your installation designed to boost energy awareness. Please partici-pate and learn about energy use and conservation. I appreciate your sup-port of the Navy’s Energy Program.

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Special Events240th Navy Birthday Concert

Featuring: Josh Turner, Parmalee and Natalie Stovall and the Drive

5 p.m. Oct.17NAS Pax River Parade FieldFree concert open to all with base ac-

cess, no tickets necessary. First come, first served.

Navy Birthday Week Celebrations

3:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Navy vs. Notre Dame viewing party at the Liberty Center

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 13, Ceremonial Cake Cutting at the River’s Edge

9-10 a.m. Oct. 14, CO/CMC Canoe Race Challenge at the West Basin Marina

6:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Free Showing of “Top Gun” at the Center Stage Theater

5 p.m. Oct.17, Free Concert featuring: Josh Turner, Parmalee and Natalie Stovall and the Drive

River’s EdgeNot So Scary Halloween Brunch9 and 10 a.m. Oct. 31River’s EdgeCome dressed in your Halloween cos-

tume. Enjoy breakfast while strolling char-acters visit your table and interact with the children. Cameras and autograph books welcome. $15 adults; $10 children ages 3-10; free ages 2 and under. Purchase your tickets at the River’s Edge before Fri-day, Oct. 30.

Open for lunch11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays“We Proudly Serve” Starbucks now avail-

able in the River’s Edge, Eddie’s Cafés in Buildings 2185 and 2187.

Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday — Friday

Customized CreationsPaint N’ Party4:30-8 p.m. Oct. 29Bald Eagle PubWe will be painting a fall scene of owls

sitting on a branch in the moonlight.! Bring along a friend and have some fun painting something you can take home. All materi-als included in the price. Cost is $35 per person. Register at Customized Creations.

Rassieur Youth CenterPumpkin Carnival4-6 p.m. Oct. 23Youth CenterCome by and enjoy these great activities:

pick and paint your own pumpkin, tattoos, trick or treating, carnival games with priz-es, face painting, special challenges, Moon Bounce, and popcorn or cotton candy. Ad-

ditional popcorn and cotton candy tickets can be purchased for $1 each. Admission is: $4 per person; $20 max per family. Ages 2 and under and 65 and over are free.

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Ruddy Duck AdventuresMWR now offers a discount on adven-

ture packages. They offer kayaking, na-ture exhibits, stand up paddle-boarding, sculpture gardens, boat rides and more in the Southern Maryland area. Offered with all-inclusive packages to help get the most out of your adventure. Visit http://www.ruddyduckadventures.com/ and use cou-pon code: 114. Available for all Pax River patrons.

Drill HallSummer Hours:

5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and holidays9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays24th Annual 10K Fall Classic9 a.m. Oct. 17 at the Drill HallPre-registration is $20 for entries re-

ceived prior to the event at the Fitness and Sports Office. Free to active-duty military without official 10K shirt. Registration is $22 the day of the race from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Drill Hall. Open to active-duty, reservist and retired military, DOD civilians, family members and accompanied guests.

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Thursday, Oct. 86:30 p.m., No Escape (Rated: R; 1 hr. 43 mins.)Jack is a man desperate to protect his family in this intense, fast-

paced action thriller that will leave you breathless. As he relocates his family to Asia, with wife Annie and their two young girls, Jack has no idea of the terror that lies in store. Within days of their arrival, a violent political uprising has swept through the city and the family is on the run frantically searching for safety as rebels mercilessly attack, executing all foreigners. With seasoned expat Hammond as their only ally, time is against Jack and his family as they are viciously hunted down. Des-perately attempting to survive in a country under siege, their courage is put to the ultimate test.

Friday, Oct. 96:30 p.m., The Visit (Rated: PG-13; 1 hr. 34 mins.)A single mother sends her two young children to visit their grandpar-

ents on a remote Pennsylvania farm for a week-long trip, but the chil-dren discover that the elderly couple is involved in deeply disturbing activity, and the youngsters’ chances of getting back home look less and less likely with every minute that passes.

9 p.m., The Perfect Guy (Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 40 mins.)After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets

involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.

Saturday, Oct. 104p.m., Minions (Free Showing) (Rated: PG; 1 hr. 31 mins.)The story of Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled

yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters-from T. rex to Napoleon-the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression. But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he-alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob-ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. The trio embarks upon a thrilling journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill, the world’s first-ever female super-villain. They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, end-ing in mod London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind...from annihilation.

All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center in Building 2090 off Bundy Road unless otherwise noted. Classes are open to active-duty and retired military and Reservists. Reservations are necessary and can be made at FFSC or by calling 301-342-4911.

Playgroup at Glenn Forest Community Center:

10-11 a.m. Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29Couples Communication and Healthy

Relationships: 2-4 p.m. Oct. 8FFSC Closed for Columbus Day, Oct. 12Ten Steps to a Federal Job: 9 a.m. to

noon Oct. 14Paying for Holiday Bills: 11:30 a.m. to

12:30 p.m. Oct. 14Resumes That Get You Hired: 1-4 p.m.

Oct. 14

Ready Navy- www.ready.navy.milIf you would like an information packet

on how to prepare for hurricanes, severe weather, and other potential emergencies, please stop by the Fleet and Family Sup-port Center for your free information bag.

Clinical Counseling ServicesClinical Counseling services can directly

improve the quality of life of service mem-bers and their family by addressing the stressors facing today’s military. To make an appointment with a counselor, call 301-342-4911 or 202-685-6019.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

EFMP is a DOD program that addresses the special needs of military families. Sail-ors with an exceptional family member — a family member with special needs such as a

medical or educational disability — are en-couraged to enroll in the EFMP so the Navy can do its part in caring for EFM needs. For more information, please contact the EFMP coordinator at 301-757-1861.

Financial Counseling ServicesThe Personal Financial Educator can

help individuals and families in managing their finances, resolving financial problems and to reach long-term goals. Take control of your finances and make an appointment with a counselor by calling 301-342-5442.

Find Your Command OmbudsmanFind out who your Ombudsman is. Vis-

it www.ombudsmanregistry.org, click on “Contact Your Ombudsman” and follow the prompts, or call 301-757-1861 to speak with the NAS Patuxent River Ombudsman Coordinator.

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U.S. Navy photo by Marcia hart

Jeff Pronesti, Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) military director for Aircraft, Maintenance and Material (N42), was promoted to captain during a ceremony Oct. 1 at Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) Mid-At-lantic, Detachment Patuxent River. Pronesti’s son , John (right), and Capt. Trent Demoss (left), FRC Southeast executive officer, pinned the new rank on the new captain.

Attention on deck

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Mark Miller, left, receives his reenlistment cer-tificate from Chief Warrant Officer 3 Bernado Escalet, NAS Patuxent River security officer, Sept. 23. Miller reenlisted for three years.

Congratulations MA1 Mark Miller

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ON BASE:

Tate Road WorkSept. 14 through Oct. 14 Road work is scheduled for Tate Road

from the Cuddihy Road intersection to River’s Edge. The work includes repaving the road, so expect lane closures; traffic will be flagged. Access to Lovell Cove will be limited to one entrance/exit at times. A detour sign will be placed within the neigh-borhood to help occupants navigate to the appropriate entrance/exit. All dates are pending weather

Navy Birthday Ball Doors open at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center NAS Patuxent River cordially invites

you to celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 240th birthday. This year’s theme: Ready Then; Ready Now; Ready Always. Attire: Din-ner dress blue jacket/dinner dress blue or equivalent. Cost: E3 and below, $15;

E4-5 & GS4-5, $25; E6, $30; E7-8, O1-3, & GS6-12, $40; E9, O4-5 & GS13-14, $45; O6, GS15 and higher, $50. Contact HMC Alvin Cotson at alvin.r.cotson2.mil@mail.com.

Naval Academy Alumni Founders Day Leadership Luncheon

11 a.m. Oct. 21 River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center The Greater Southern Maryland Chap-

ter of the Naval Academy Alumni Associa-tion welcomes guest Steve Waugh, USNA ‘86, Maryland state senator, whose topic will be “My Second Plebe Year in Annap-olis.” This event is open to all members of the NAVAIR Community and their guests. You can RSVP and pay for this event on-line by visiting www.navyalumni.org or pay at the door. Cost: $15 per person. For ad-ditional information, contact Rick Snyder at Richard.L.Snyder@saic.com.

Where’s Gnorman? Somewhere in this issue we’ve hid-

den Gnorman the gnome. Anyone spotting Gnorman can email tester@dcmilitary.com or phone 301-342-4163 now through 5 p.m. Monday with a brief description of his location. One name is drawn from the correct entries and wins a Center Stage Theater movie ticket. The same person cannot win more than once per month. Sorry, Gnorman was AWOL last week, so there was no winner.

OFF BASE:

Display Ship Barry Departure Ceremony

10 a.m. Oct. 17 Washington Navy YardThe public is invited to the departure

ceremony for Display Ship Barry (DD 933) at the Cold War Gallery. The event honors the ship and its past crew members in a fi-nal send-off before the ship is towed down the Anacostia River and scrapped.

Florida Tech Open House 3-7 p.m. Oct. 20 Southern Maryland Higher Education

Center, 44129 Airport Road, room 159, California Enjoy refreshments and fellow-ship, as well as information on their Mas-ters of Science in Project Management, Project Management — Information Sys-tems, Project Management — Operations Research and the upcoming Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program offerings.

Battle Color Detachment of the U.S. Marine Corps

7 p.m. Oct. 21 Chopticon High School The ceremony features the U.S. Marine

Drum & Bugle Corps, combining contem-porary songs and traditional marching music with uniquely choreographed drill movements; and the Silent Drill Platoon,

performing precision drill routines without verbal commands.

Marine Corps Birthday Ball6-11 p.m. Nov. 6 Westin in Annapolis,

MarylandTickets on sale now for the Marine

Corps League and the Marine Aviation Detachment (MAD) 240th annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball. This year’s birthday ball celebration is open to all. Ticket pric-es: Marine Corps League members: $70; dates of MAD Marines/Marine Corps League members: $60; and retirees/other military/additional guests: $80. Contact Marine Corps Capt. Daniel Hagarty at 301-342-7776 or daniel.hagarty@navy.mil. or Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Valdez Baker at 301-342-1427 or valdez.r.bak-er@navy.mil.

Entries Sought for Americanism Essay Contest

Deadline: Dec. 1 Fleet Reserve Association Branch 93

invites students in grades 7 through 12 to submit a 350-word essay about “What the U.S. Flag Stands For.” This national contest offers a grand prize of $5,000, with other recognition in each grade category. Open to all students, including home-schooled, and each entrant must be sponsored by an FRA member or branch. For all the details, contact Thomas Vatter at 240-434-5182 or tfvatter@md.metrocast.net.

St. Nicholas Chapel Services ScheduleProtestant Services• 10 a.m. to 12:10 Sundays in the Religious Program Center located next to the ChapelCatholic Services • Catholic Rosary prayer service11:35 a.m. weekdays in the Chapel• Bible StudiesAll Bible studies have been suspended for the summer

News Briefs Around Town

Newtown Players Presents “The 39 Steps”

Through Oct.18, various dates and times

Three Notch Theater, 21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park

This wonderfully inventive and gripping comedy thriller features four fearless actors playing over 100 roles in 100 min-utes of fast-paced action. Visit www.new-towneplayers.org for details and tickets.

Treasures Sale8 a.m. to noon Oct. 10All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Rtes. 2

and 4, SunderlandFind great buys, gently used items and

perhaps an antique Free admission and parking. For info, call 410-257-7694.

Patuxent River Appreciation Days10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11Calvert Marine MuseumCelebrate the Patuxent River. Demon-

strations, displays and education activities about green, products, recycling, oyster farming, native plants, wildlife, restoration efforts, live animals and more. Over 30 artists will display their crafts on both days; two music stages host live perfor-mances; children can build their own toy boats; free cruises aboard the William B. Tennison and Dee of St. Mary’s; paddle in canoes in the boat basin; local food ven-dors. Fun for the whole family. Museum

admission and parking is free. For more information about PRAD, including a complete schedule of events, visit http://www.pradinc.org or call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.

Visit with Local Authors at PRADOct. 10 and 11, various authors at var-

ious timesCalvert Marine MuseumFind your new favorite book or get the

perfect holiday gift as a number of local published authors and illustrators appear during Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) for book signings. For more in-formation on the authors attending, or to pre-order books, call the Museum Store at 410-326-2750.

Maritime Performance Series: Calico Jenny7 p.m. Oct. 16Calvert Marine Museum, Harms GalleryThis sultry trio celebrates the maritime history, characters and traditions of the Chesapeake Bay, while adding the la-dies’ point of view and setting the record straight. Their songs and stories amble from ne’er-do-well sea captains to soul-ful ballads about the people who make a living working the water. Tickets are $10 in advance at www.bit.ly//MaritimeCon-certs<http://www.bit.ly/MaritimeCon-certs> and $15 at the door (cash or check only).

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