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Naval Surface WarfareCenter Indian Head ExplosiveOrdnance Disposal Technol-ogy Division (NSWC IHEOD-TD) held the annual HonoraryAwards ceremony May 20 atthe IndianHeadTownPavilionto recognize those individualsand teams who made signifi-cant contributions to fulfillingIHEODTD’s mission duringcalendar year 2013.

“Today’s ceremony is aboutrecognizing those dedicatedemployees whose very actionsepitomize commitment to ex-cellence in quality, safety, cus-tomer service,diversity, integri-ty, innovation, and teamwork,”said NSWC IHEODTD Com-mandingOfficer Capt. ThomasSmith. “In 2013 wemerged theformer Naval EOD TechnologyDivision [NAVEODTECHDIV]with the former NSWC IndianHead Division. This is the firstyear that this awards ceremonywill recognize employees from‘both sides of the Creek’ as wellasourdetachment inPicatinny,N.J. By merging together, theorganizations have increasedtheir capacity, become moreoperationally effective, andimproved our support to thewarfighter. This year we areproud to add a new award tothis prestigious employee rec-ognition program. The LanceCorporal T.J. Honeycutt AwardforForwardDeployedService isnamed for a dedicated CharlesCounty Marine who died serv-inghis country.”

Award recipientsand their achievements:

Roger M. Smith TeamAward focuses on the contribu-tions made through teamingefforts to improve the organi-zation’s performance and ef-fectiveness to meet customerneeds. Two teams were award-ed in this category. Mk 45 GunMount In-Service Engineer-ing Agent (ISEA) team ensuresthe Fleet’s five-inch Mk 45 gunmounts on cruisers, destroy-ers, and shore-based platformsare fully operational and con-figured with the latest techni-cal improvements. The teamdevelops engineering changeproposals and ordnance altera-tions (ORDALTs) to continuallyimprovein-servicegunmounts;andperformsORDALT installa-tions during ship availabilities.The team is also responsible foron-site technical assistanceandemergentresponsegunmountsrepairs whether pier side or de-ployed. The Improvised Explo-siveDevice(IED)teamprovideda unique National capability

to characterize emerging IEDthreats by engineering designs,developing computer model-ing, procuring materials, per-forming a hazard analysis, andestablishingtestprocedures inashort period of time. As a result,the primary customer receivedtimely results, subsequent cus-tomers followed quickly withadditional work to examine dif-ferent configurations and datacollection requirements. Over-all, this team was able to safelyestablish a unique National ca-pability, and show IHEODTD’sleadership and expertise incharacterizing IEDs.

Project Manager of theYear Award a project managerwho has made a significantcontribution to the planningand execution of his/her as-signed project(s) the past year.Michelle Goedert, 2.75-inchRocket Launchers ProjectManager, was recognized forher work as the project man-ager of Navy and Air Force2.75-inchrocket launchers, andfor leading her team to meet amajor milestone in providing

the fleetwith theDigital RocketLauncher (DRL). The launcherhas been developed to provideadvanced capabilities for the2.75-Inch rocket system on theMH-60Shelicopters.UnderGo-edert’s direction, the teambuiltdemonstration units, built DRLemulators for testing, passedqualification tests, conductedground launcher functional fir-ings, conducted MH-60 firingsduring Fleet Quick ReactionAssessment,andmanufacturedthe first 22 rocket launchers forfield activity use. Goedert’sleadership helped provide anewweaponsystemtotheFleetwithin schedule.

Lance Cpl. T.J. HoneycuttAward recognizes a civilianemployee who within the pastyear has voluntarily deployedto a war zone or other forwarddeployed providing direct sup-port to the warfighter for anextended time in support ofIHEODTD’s mission. Two in-dividuals were awarded in thiscategory. Brad Borgelt, Techni-cal Specialist, was recognizedfor servingas theDefense Intel-

ligenceAgency leadresponsiblefor collection, coordination,management, and assessmentofcapturedenemyconvention-al ordnance. During Borgelt’sthree-monthmission,heassist-ed EOD support and ordnancerecovery. All foreign materialand ordnance returned to EODand DIA community exploita-tion centers as a result of thisdeployment contribute directlytoproductionofweapons tech-nical intelligence and counter-measuresdevelopment.Borgeltalso participated in the crashinvestigation of a downed OH-58 Kiowa helicopter. Dr. JamesLightstone, Scientist, was rec-ognized for his participationona Counter Improvised Explo-sive (C-IED) team. As part ofthe team, Lightstone traveledto Afghanistan on three sepa-rate occasions. His work wasaimed to disrupt HomemadeExplosive (HME) productionactivities. As part of his efforts,Lightstone finalized the imple-

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Story by KimberlyM. LansdaleCenter for SurfaceCombat Systems

Center for Surface Com-bat Systems (CSCS) held achange of command andretirement ceremony onboard Naval Support FacilityDahlgren, Va. May 23.

Capt. Bill McKinley be-came the fifth commandingofficer of CSCS when he re-lieved Capt. Don Schmieley.Schmieley had been CSCS’commanding officer sinceApril 2012 and retired after30 years of active service.

McKinley assumed re-sponsibility of CSCS, includ-ing 14 learning sites, unitsand detachments, which

train Sailors to conductprompt and sustained com-bat operations.

Rear Adm. Mike White,commander, Naval Edu-cation and Training Com-mand (NETC), was the guestspeaker at the event.

“The motto of Naval Ed-ucation and Training Com-mand is, ‘Fleet ReadinessStarts Here’ - the outstand-ing training developed anddelivered throughout theCSCS domain exemplifiesthat motto,” White said.“Working closely with FleetForces Command and TypeCommand representatives,the CSCS team reviewedfleet requirements against

Center for Surface Combat Systems Change of Command ceremony

Rear Adm. Mike White,right, commander,Naval Education andTraining Command,congratulates Capt.Don Schmieley, left,former commandingofficer of the Centerfor Surface CombatSystems, during the or-ganization’s change ofcommand ceremonyMay 23 at Naval Sup-port Facility Dahlgren.Schmieley had beenCSCS’ commandingofficer since April 2012and retired after 30years of active service.

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Students, parents and teachers met May 22 forsome science, technology, engineering and math(STEM) fun during Dahlgren School’s STEMpo-sium, where the educational activities were as di-verse as the STEM career fields. Justin, fifth grad-er, showed off an impressive Paul Revere-themedcartoon he created, complete with battle scenes.First graders constructed some very elaboratepaper airplanes and performed a STEM-themedsong for observers. Older students showed theirparents robots they constructed and DahlgrenSchool’s two nationally-ranked SeaPerch under-water remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) teams puton demonstrations. These photos represent justa few of the many STEM activities.

Dahlgren School STEMposium Highlights!

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The Naval SupportActivity South PotomacCommunity Relations(COMREL) Council metMay 13 in Colonial Beach,where military and com-munity leaders discussedveterans affairs in Virgin-ia, a regional partnershipfor enhanced unmannedaerial systems (UAS) test-ing, the Dahlgren HeritageMuseum and the commu-nity planning.

Capt. Pete Nette, com-

manding officer of NSASP,greeted attendees andthanked Colonial BeachMayor Mike Ham and thestaff of High Tides Restau-rant for hosting the meet-ing. The meeting was Net-te’s final COMREL; he hasorders for Norfolk in July.

“This outreach andpartnership with the com-munity has been very im-portant,” he said. “Therelationships that we’veestablished before andduring my tour have beenvery beneficial. I think out

of all the commanding of-ficers in my region, I prob-ably have the most funand part of that is com-munity that surroundsour installations. I want tothank you for the ability toengage with you on a per-sonel level.”

Nette briefed the coun-cil on several events atNaval Support Facili-ties Dahlgren and IndianHead, including a hur-ricane preparation exer-cise, mutual aid betweenthe installations and the

community, traffic chang-es around the main gateat Dahlgren, the annualBring Your Child to WorkDay event and the ongoingconstruction of a Domin-ion Virginia Power trans-mission line. Nette alsotold the COMREL aboutconstructed wetland proj-ects at Dahlgren that,when completed later thisyear, will prevent stormwater runoff from enteringlocal waters.

COMREL meets in Colonial Beach

Charlie Armstrong, left, vice president of opera-tions for NSWC Federal Credit Union, receivesthe Naval Support Activity South Potomac Ameri-can Patriot Award from Capt. Pete Nette, right,commanding officer of NSASP, during the NSASPCommunity Relations Council meeting May 14 inColonial Beach.

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mentationof trainingandvalidation sites for thegreaterC-IEDcommunity toprovidecontinuoussupport and training to allied forces deployed toAfghanistan.

Internal Customer Service Award recog-nizes those individuals, organizational units,or teams who provided excellent service tothe internal customers. Two individuals wereawarded in this category. Ainsley Cowherd, Fi-nancial Management Analyst, was recognizedfor her support during the commandmerger ofNAVEODTECHDIV andNSWC IndianHeadDi-vision. Cowherdensuredemployeedatawas re-ceivedandcorrectlyconvertedresulting innoin-terruptionsof pay. She constantly looks forwaystostreamline thepayrollprocess tomake it asef-ficient as possible. Pamela Speake, Science andTechnology Customer Advocate Program Ana-lyst, was recognized for her work as a customeradvocate. Speake actively participated in all fac-etsoffinancialmanagement. Sheworkedcloselywithscientistsandengineers tobuildprojects, toset up a financial work breakdown structure formanaging the technical effort while complyingwith established business rules. Speake has anintricate understanding of Enterprise ResourcePlanning, and uses her knowledge of the systemtoprovide customers and explanation and solu-tion.

EqualEmploymentOpportunityandDiver-sity Award recognizes the achievements of anindividual or group excelling in the extension ofequal opportunity to those seeking Federal em-ployment or by assisting Federal employees toachieve their highest potential and productivity.Ariel Garcia, Underwater Systems BranchMan-ager, was recognized for his work as the Divi-sion’s Individual with Disabilities (IWD) Cham-pion. In this collateral-duty role, Garcia identi-fied barriers for Individuals with Disabilities atIHEODTD, researched accommodations solu-tions, and conducted training on the technolo-gies available. Garcia educatedhiringmanagerson implementation of the capabilities. Workingclosely with the Human Resources Division,Garcia also held workshops on hiring policies,accommodations, and information resources toassisthiringmanagers inmatchingtheir require-mentswith qualified candidates.

Dr. Horst Adolph Award for OutstandingPatent recognizes an individual or group of in-ventors for the most significant and beneficialpatent to the Navy and the country. StephenStiles, Scientist; and JohnLuense, Scientist;wererecognized for their patent, “Methods of Mak-ing Double-Base Casting Power.” The patentimproves the prior art for making double-basecasting powder, and other double-base propel-lant, with high nitrocellulose content, and cast-ing multiple-base rocket propellant. The inven-tion is unique in that the solvent, diethyl ether,maybeused in far smaller quantities thanprevi-ous conventional processes. This invention alsosignificantly reduces environmental impact andproduction cost of thepropellant.

Continuous Process Improvement Awardrecognizes individual or group efforts that resultin significant administrative, business, or tech-nical improvementsaccomplishedthroughLeanand/or Six Sigmaprocesses that yieldbenefits incost, schedule, quality, and/or risk mitigation.

Seat Movement Detection Lasers Team wasrecognized for removing expired laser cells fromreturned Seat Motion Detection Laser (SMDL)units, and replacing them with new laser cellsremoved from external canopy fracture laser(ECL) and internal canopy fracture laser (ICL)units. The SMDL, ICL, and ECL independentlyprovide energy to initiate the canopy fracturesystem of the T-6 aircraft during an emergencyegress or ejection. Laser cell configurations areidentical in all three systems. Recent service-lifeextensions had been granted for all installedECLs and ICLs, resulting in the opportunity touse re-use salvaged laser cells and eliminate theneedpurchase spares.

Command Award for Safety Excellencerecognizes employees who have made a sig-nificant effort to enhance safe work practices intheir area. ABL 2434 Plant Start-Up Team wasrecognized for getting theMoserNitrationFacil-ity and Trident Plant online safely and reliably.More than 70 facilities make up the Moser andTrident complexes used to manufacture ABL2434. The controls systems for remote operat-ing equipmentwere completely redone, and theexplosiveprocessingequipmentwascompletelyoverhauled.Detailedhazardsanalyseswerecon-ducted in support of four safety process reviewboards, three safety review committees, threeproduction readiness reviews, and 21 standardoperating procedures documents. The team’stotal effort encompassed afive-year period.

Capt. H.E. Lackey Community ServiceAward recognizes an individual or team whoprovided significant contributions to the com-munity. Rae Azorandia, Engineer; Kevin Gen-son, Engineer; and Jon Kilikewich, Engineer;wererecognizedfor theirmentorshipofstudentsfromCharlesCountyPublicHighSchoolsaspartof the FIRST Robotics Challenge. The mentorseach committed many hours of personal timeto advise students as they designed, built, andtested a working robot during the competitionseason. During the off-season, these mentorsset up team challenges and facilitated engineer-ing design, tool use, and mechanics lessons forthe students.

A.J.PerkOutstandingOperator/Technicianof the Year Award recognizes model employ-ees who serve as an example to others. Threeindividuals were awarded in this category. BillDavis, Technical Specialist, was recognized forproviding customers with high-quality prod-ucts and services; and developing collaborativeefforts with other IHEODTD branches. Daviswas instrumental in planning, coordinatingand executing Flash X-Ray test support to Landand Expeditionary Systems Branch. With lim-ited test assets, Davis successfully worked withIHEODTD personnel and the customer to exe-cuteprojectsontimeandwithinbudget. Healsoassisted the command Radiation Safety Officerswritingof thenewPulseX-RayInstructionfor the

command. Ronald Carroll, Explosives OperatorLeader, was recognized as the senior explosiveoperator leader for the Division’s Cartridge-Actuated Device and Propellant-Actuated De-vice (CAD/PAD)Manufacturing Branch. Carrollhas been in the CAD/PAD area for 40 years. Hetrains operators in identifying program manu-facturing traits, and ensures safety protocolsand procedures are followed. He is sought outfor his guidance and expertise on device assem-bly/disassembly operations, equipment setup,and explosivemanufacturing operations. KevinGibson,EngineeringTechnician,wasrecognizedfor his observations of slow cook-off reactionstrends. Gibson’s curiosity andengagementwithresearchers led to a cascading series of researchprograms, fundedbyseveralsponsors, from2006to present, that explore the role and effects ofbinders on the cook-off sensitivity of explosivesand gun propellants. He also participates in thedevelopmentofnewmaterialsandformulations.Beyond these contributions to research and testprograms, Gibson also mentors many new em-ployees, sharing his knowledge and experienceswith thosewhowill carry on futurework.

Adm.HaroldR. StarkAward for Innovationrecognizes an individual or group who made asignificant, state-of-the-art achievement in theirfield of endeavor. Magdy Bichay, Cartridge-Actuated Device / Propellant-Actuated Device(CAD/PAD) Technology Development BranchManager; and Travis Thom, Engineer; were rec-ognized for their work on NSWC IHEODTD’sGreen Primary Explosives Team. Bichay andThom developed and tested an environmen-tally-benign, drop-in replacement for the pri-mary explosive lead azide. The manufacture,use, demilitarization, and disposal of lead azidehave been impacted by recent environmental,health, and safety regulations onmaterials con-taining lead which is a toxic heavy metal. Theteam’s achievements and accomplishments indeveloping the replacement, DBX-1, will helpthe Department of Defense (DoD) and industrypartners in reducing the amount of hazardousmaterial used in detonators and fuzes. DBX-1supports requirements and directives issued toreduceandeliminateprocurementofhazardoussubstances and chemicals by federal entities; aswell as those aimed at encouraging new tech-nologiesandenvironmentally-friendlyproducts.TheGreenPrimaryExplosive team’s effort helpsensure future availability, andmultiple sources,of primaryexplosive supplieswhile reducing thelife cycle costs.

Joe L. Browning Award for Managerial Ex-cellence recognizes supervisors who demon-strate managerial excellence, practice qualityleadership principles, and demonstrate coach-ing and teaming management skills. MadgyBichaywas also recognized for hismanagementof the Division’s CAD/PAD Technology Devel-opment Branch. Bichay’s branch is responsible

for all new CAD/PAD development, productimprovement programs, second sourcing, andqualifications. He guides the technical and exe-cutionofmore than150projects, andsupervises28 employees. Bichay’s managerial excellenceempowers his employees, and allows the Divi-sion to provide the Fleet with new, improved,cost-efficientCAD/PAD items.

Dr. George W. Patterson Award for Out-standing Accomplishment recognizes an indi-vidual for his or her outstanding technical ac-complishmentswhichhaveapronouncedeffectin support of NSWC IHEODTD operations, aswell as advancement in this area of technology.JohnMacri, Chemical Engineer, was recognizedfor his 34-year career in the field of propellantand explosive development and processing.Macri developed a vacuum-casting process thatreduced manufacturing cost increased produc-tion rates for the MK 152 warhead and MK 14grenades. His technical accomplishments havesignificantly reduced the cost of munitions forthe warfighter, and increased NSWC IHEOD-TD’s ability to more rapidly meet the needs ofthe Fleet and thewarfighter.

Ens.RobertB.DashiellAwardforExcellencerecognizes the employee, who, within the pastyear, has made a significant contribution to themission, and/or operation of NSWC IHEODTD.Byron Brezina, Advanced EOD Robotic System(AEODRS) Technical Project Manager, was rec-ognized for contributions to the Advanced EODRobotic System (AEODRS) program. Brezina’smanagement, guidance, and input toward real-izingproject goals have resulted in thefirst opensystems architecture programof record for EODrobotic platforms. The implementation of thisopen-architecture model will reduce the timeli-ness and costs associatedwith the developmentandupgradeof theAEODRSplatforms.

“The people we are recognizing today repre-sent a very small percentage of our total work-force of more than 1,700 employees. While weare here to recognize the accomplishments ofour award recipients today, I want to also takea moment and acknowledge the larger IndianHead EOD Technology Division team and theircontributions to our division’s success,” saidNSWC IHEODTD Technical Director (Acting),Karen S. Burrows. “I know that each of you iscommitted to exceeding past standards and tosettingnewones.”

NSWCIHEODTD-afieldactivityof theNavalSea Systems Command and part of the Navy’sScienceandEngineeringEnterprise - is the lead-er in ordnance, energetics, and EOD solutions.TheDivision focuses on energetics research, de-velopment, testing, evaluation, in-service sup-port, and disposal; and provides warfighters so-lutions to detect, locate, access, identify, rendersafe, recover, exploit, and dispose of explosiveordnance threats.

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IED Team, Roger Smith Award.

U.S. Navy photos by Matthew Poynor

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) held the annual Honorary Awards ceremony, May 20, atthe Indian Head Town Pavilion to recognize those individuals and teams who made significant contributions to fulfilling IHEODTD’s mission during calendar year 2013.

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The Naval Support Activity South Potomac Big Gun ofthe Week and Rocket of the Week awards recognize out-standing employees at Naval Support Facilities Dahlgrenand Indian Head, respectively, for the hard work and dedi-cation they display on a daily basis. Congratulations to thisweek’s recipients!

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various training programsto streamline the trainingpipeline and improve skill-sets for Sailors.

“Don, you take your re-sponsibilities seriously andhave imparted that senseof importance to the CSCSstaff. Your dedication to theNavy and our Sailors is coreto the deep and abiding eth-ics which have been a partof your entire Navy career.”

Schmieley said his tourof duty at CSCS was one ofthe most rewarding assign-

ments of his Navy career.“I look back at these past

two years and I am amazedwith the professionalismand excellence this orga-nization exhibits on a dailybasis,” said Schmieley. “Iam proud to have servedwith each and every mem-ber of the CSCS communi-ty. My time with the Navymay be concluding but Iam confident that CSCS willcontinue to strive and betterour Navy.”

Schmieley was presentedhis third Legion of Merit for

many of his accomplish-ments at CSCS. Part of theaward citation lauded thecaptain as, ‘the driving forcebehind numerous combatsystems training initiatives,such as the Fire Controlmanchallenge, which providesFleet Commanders withtrained Sailors in a shortertime without sacrificingtraining quality.”

White also commentedon the future of CSCS underthe new leadership.

“As you can see fromhis biography, Capt. Bill

McKinley is exceptionallyqualified to continue thecritical work here at CSCS.What aren’t noted in thebiography are reflectionsfrom those who have servedwith Capt. McKinley aboardUSS San Jacinto (CG-56),his previous command. Hisshipmates say he is a detailoriented professional who is‘meticulous,’ ‘sincere,’ and‘patient.’ I am confident inthe continued success ofCSCS under your leader-ship Bill.”

McKinley is looking for-

ward to building on theseaccomplishments withCSCS.

“Today, we are on theleading edge of combat sys-tems training,” said McKin-ley. “CSCS will continueto prepare today’s and to-morrow’s Sailor to achieveoperational excellence fornot only CSCS, but also theUnited States Navy.”

The Center for SurfaceCombat Systems mission isto develop and deliver sur-face ship combat systemstraining to achieve surface

warfare superiority. CSCSheadquarters’ staff oversees14 learning sites and pro-vides almost 70,000 hours ofcurriculum for close to 700courses a year to more than40,000 Sailors. The trainingcenter uses amix of blendedlearning comprised of in-structor led classes, hands-on labs, simulation andcomputer-based training.

For information on theCenter for Surface CombatSystem, visit https://www.netc .navy .mi l/centers/cscs/

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Before Nette left thepodium, he presentedCharlie Armstrong, vicepresident of operationsfor NSWC Federal CreditUnion, with the NSASPAmerican Patriot Awardfor the “overwhelming”support he and his orga-nization provide to Mo-rale, Welfare and Recre-ation programs on base.Since 2005, NSWC FederalCredit Union has gener-ously provided more than$160,000, funds that havesupported service mem-bers, military familiesand events too numerousto list.

“It there’s an eventor cause out in the com-munity, Charlie is likelyto be there and he doesit because he cares,” saidNette. “We truly appreci-ate it.”

“We want to give backto our community,” saidArmstrong after the meet-ing concluded. “It’s a funpart of my job.”

Virginia Veteransand Defense Affairs

John Newby, deputysecretary of Virginia Vet-erans and Defense Af-fairs, briefed the COM-REL about changes in hisorganization since the in-auguration of Gov. TerryMcAuliffe earlier this year.The newly-named secre-tariat reflects organiza-tional changes in recentstate legislation; previ-ously, the secretariat wasVirginia Military Affairsand Homeland Security.

The purpose of thename change, said New-by, is to not only empha-size his organization’songoing commitment toveterans, but to maintainand enhance the militarypresence in the Common-wealth. “I’m really gladto have the opportunityto work with [military in-stallations] and the com-munities to keep those ac-tivities here,” he said. “Wewant to keep that strong-that is our goal and mis-sion.”

Newby told the COM-REL that the reorganiza-tion gives Veterans andDefense Affairs more flex-ibility to prepare for po-tential budget actions thatmay result from ongoingfiscal uncertainty at theDepartment of Defense.

Mid-Atlantic AviationPartnership (MAAP)

Nelson Mills, seniorengineer at the Naval Sur-face Warfare Center Dahl-gren Division (NSWCDD),briefed the COMREL aboutthe Federal Aviation Ad-ministration’s recent inte-gration of unmanned aerialsystems (UAS) into the Na-tional Airspace of Virginia,Maryland and New Jersey,along with five other sitesacross the nation. TheMid-Atlantic UAS Test Siteis led by Virginia Tech andRutgers University.

The FAA Modernizationand Reform Act of 2012 al-lows for increased UAS re-search and developmentin the six designated areas,announced by the FAA inApril. The FAA’s decisionwas preceded by months ofcampaigning on the part ofseveral state and academicentities. NSWCDD was asupporting agency in thatprocess, lending its experi-ence and expertise to en-sure safe, productive UAStest operations.

The MAAP itself is com-prised of diverse partners,including academia, indus-try and government. “Theidea is to develop safe, re-sponsive and economicalbusiness [in the region]with UAS,” said Mills. “It’squite an opportunity forthe area.”

Virginia Tech and theMAAP are currently assess-ing sites in several locali-ties in Virginia for poten-tial UAS runways. “We’relooking at a walk-before-you-run type of approach,”said Mills. “We want to getcommunity support andmitigate any risk there is.”

Dahlgren HeritageMuseum Update

Dr. Robert Gates, presi-dent of the Dahlgren Heri-tage Foundation, talkedto the COMREL about theprogress of his organiza-tion as it seeks to tell thestory of Dahlgren. NavyHistory and Heritage Com-mand underwent changesas the effort to establish amuseum in Dahlgren be-gan three years ago. Chiefamong the changes, saidGates, was that the Navyrestricted the amount offunding it provided its mu-seums.

The Dahlgren HeritageFoundation and its manyvolunteers overcame

those fiscal obstacles,however, officially open-ing the Dahlgren HeritageMuseum last October asthe installation celebratedits 95th anniversary.

The foundation iscurrently working withNSWCDD to include moreDahlgren artifacts in its ex-hibits. In addition to tellingDahlgren’s story, the foun-dation also participates inscience, technology, engi-neering and math (STEM)outreach. “We’ve takenthe lead with the STEM 16group with the Fredericks-burg Chamber of Com-merce,” said Gates. “We’retrying to expand STEMactivities in King GeorgeCounty.”

All of the good things theDahlgren Heritage Foun-dation does for the baseand community are madepossible by donations andgrants from its membersand local businesses. It isalso currently seeking vol-unteers. For more informa-tion about the DahlgrenHeritage Foundation, visitwww.dahlgrenmuseum.org.

EncroachmentPartnering/Buffering

William Rau, NSASPcommunity planning li-aison officer (CPLO), andSteve Duboyce, regionalCPLO, briefed the COM-REL about Readiness andEnvironmental Protec-tion Integration (REPI), acost-sharing partnershipbetween the Navy, com-munities and conservation

groups to promote envi-ronmental stewardshipwhile maintaining the abil-ity of the military bases toaccomplish missions.

An obstacle to compat-ible land use is encroach-ment, which the Navy de-fines as a non-Navy actionthat impedes its ability toconduct Navy activities.REPI is a land acquisitionauthority that can allevi-ate encroachment by pur-

chasing land adjacent tomilitary installations andestablishing buffer zones.The buffer zones not onlyallow the military to con-duct its activities unim-peded, but also preserveenvironmental habitat andlocal character. Participa-tion in the program is en-tirely voluntary.

“REPI is here to help usdeal with increasing com-petition for land, airspace

and water,” said Rau. “It’s awin-win. Some of the ben-efits of REPI are enhancedmilitary readiness andprotecting valuable habi-tat and open space. REPIalso forges partnershipswith local, state and federalagencies, local communi-ties and local conserva-tion groups.”

For more informationabout REPI, visit www.repi.mil.

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