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By Barbara WagnerStaff Writer

For the Orange CountyLocust Grove and ProspectHeights Middle School stu-dents who visited severalsites within the Naval Sur-face Warfare Center Dahl-gren Division (NSWCDD),the hands-on experiencewidened their understand-ing of the real world appli-cations of the concepts theylearn in the classroom.

The tour familiarizedstudents with some ofthe critical missions ofthe Asymmetric DefenseSystems Department, theElectromagnetic and Sen-sor Systems Department,and the Warfare SystemsDepartment.

The day before, a teamof NSWCDD professionalsvisited students at LocustGrove with a similar mes-sage: science is not onlyuseful in the real, but canalso be a lot of fun.

For parent and mid-dle school math teacherLaura Wright, the chancefor her students to seethe “aha” moment s waspriceless.

“So often now theteachers and studentsfeel constrained by thetest-directed educationand aren’t able to havethese opportunities in the

classroom,” she said. “Yetwhen they are watchingthese demos and we cansee the ‘aha’ moments,we can tell that it be-comes very real for them.

It demonstrates to themthe concepts but also thatthese are the possible ca-reer options. ‘This is whatmakes science and mathrelevant to you now. Thisis why you need to pay at-tention in class.’ We can’treplicate that experiencein the classroom.”

For many studentswithout those in-schoolopportunities, the op-tions are limited to ex-perience the hands-ondemonstrations that theywere able to take part inat NSWCDD facilities.

“Unfortunately, withtime and budget con-straints, they often haveto take the labs and ex-periments out of theclassroom and many stu-dents don’t have that op-portunity to see scienceand math in application,”Wright explained. “Op-portunities like this arecritical to the process,

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No stranger to theworld of physical fitness,Hillary Essington, NavalSupport Facility (NSF)Indian Head’s newWeight House fitness di-rector, is excited to beaboard. Coming to thebase from Naval Air Sta-tion (NAS) Patuxent Riverwhere she served as as-sistant fitness coordina-tor, Essington has beenaboard for a little morethan two weeks.

With a master’s de-gree in physical educa-tion, a minor in exercisescience and with her life-time interest in athletics,this native Marylanderhas everything it takesto successfully provideguidance at NSF IndianHead’s fitness center.

Essington’s interest insports is clearly a familytradition that goes back along way,

“I have been snowskiing since I was about18 months old - it’s justsomething my familydoes,” she said. “We takea skiing vacation everyyear - my brother is moreadept at snowboardingbut I love to ski.”

In addition to skiing,Essington is also an avidbasketball player havingspent many afternoonsshooting hoops on thecourts at NAS PatuxentRiver, where her fatherhas worked for over 20years as an engineer. Sheplayed two other sportsin high school and is anavid triathlete who justcompleted the Half IronMan triathlon.

One of the highlightsof her job is working with

the young summer in-terns that are at the fa-cility. It is evident fromconversation with Ess-ington that her passion isgiving back and servingher community,

“Athletics have alwaysbeen a huge part of mylife and I am interestedin passing on that love tothe future generations,”she said, “so to get towork with our interns issuch a pleasure.”

Essington has cer-tifications in ExercisePhysiology that she uti-lizes as a personal fitnessinstructor and MissionNutrition, along with herCommand Fitness Leaderinstructor, where she can“teach the teacher,” andher Navy Operation Fuel-ing and Fitness (NOFF)series certification. Withthese qualifications sheis able to understand the

military and more specif-ically the Navy’s guide-lines to ensure that allsailors are “fit to fight.”She believes strongly,

though, that fitness isimportant not only forthe Sailors but for the de-pendents in their lives aswell.

“Nutrition is a largepart of a healthy life-style,” she explained. “Ifwe have a Sailor here onFitness ImprovementProgram (FIP), it is im-portant that the depen-dents support their activeduty member. It’s usuallynot just the Sailor - some-one is cooking the meals,so it’s important that ev-eryone is educated. Weoffer full day courses oreven just an hour longclass.”

Although not from amilitary family, she hasclearly found a connec-tion with the mission andfeels privileged to be in a

NSF Indian Head Welcomes New Fitness Director Aboard

U.S. Navy Photo by Barbara Wagner

The NSF Indian HeadWeight House FitnessCenter welcomes Hill-ary Essington, its newfitness director.

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Meaghan, a fourth grader from Locust Grove Middle School in OrangeCounty, is awed by the flash frozen flower during a liquid nitrogen experi-ment at NSWCDD.

Orange County Middle School StudentsFind Science Made Real at NSWCDD

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By John Joyce,NSWCDDCorporateCommunications

Naval Surface WarfareCenter Dahlgren Divi-sion (NSWCDD) SystemsSafety Engineering Divi-sion personnel - knownas the “Mud Crazy G70Team” - ran a challengingfour mile-long obstaclecourse, raising funds forlocal children, familiesand residents June 27.

The ten mud runners- comprised of scientists,engineers, and admin-istrative professionals -were among 120 compet-itors, ranging in age from4 to 67 who overcame amyriad of obstacles in thethird annual Dirty LionFour-Mile and One-MileLeo Mud Run.

“Our goal was to run asa team, supporting eachother through variousobstacles and victorious-ly complete the courseas a team,” said SteveBoscovitch, NSWCDDsystems safety engineer.“We put personal accom-plishments aside and putteam esprit de corps first.Our next goal is to growthe team and family par-ticipation in support ofthe Dirty Lion Mud Runand the Dahlgren LionsClub.”

What’s more, the team- Samantha Alty, SusanBerry, Rebecca Funk-houser, Nancy Hanrahan,Robert Heflin, Tammy

Indseth, Tiffany Johnson,Melissa Lederer, NickScarabello and Bosco-vitch - asserts that theirteam building and groupcohesion skills were en-hanced at the event.

As competitors, theyran, climbed and crawledtheir way through at least15 obstacles - featuringfarm gates, muddy creekcrossings, trenches, re-taining walls, a tire run,a tire climb, and twomud pits filled with icecold water - on a ruggedmotocross trail throughwooded terrain. Theyalso ran through a wet-land with their feet andankles sinking into the

marsh. Eventually, thecompetitors jumped intothe Potomac River beforedashing toward the finishline.

“It was the most re-freshing and reward-ing way possible toraise funds in supportof scholarships for localchildren and emergencyassistance for local fami-lies,” said Boscovitch.“The money raised alsoprovides vision tests andeye glasses in addition tohearing tests and hearingaids for those in need inour community.”

In all, the NSWCDDSystems Safety Engi-neering Division team

won four event medals,including second placeoverall, second place forwomen ages 50-59, thirdplace for women ages 50-59, and third place forwomen ages 40-49.

While on the job sup-porting the Fleet, theteam works to protect

U.S. Navy personnel byensuring safety require-ments are integrated intocombat systems on war-ships. The team’s systemsafety scientists and en-gineers make certain thatnaval guns, ammunition,and gun barrels headedfor the Fleet are safe and

effective. Moreover, theyoversee the safe devel-opment and testing ofnew weapons from theelectromagnetic railgunto the laser weaponssystem, and the testingof new types of ammu-nition, such as reactivematerials.

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U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Tim D. Godbee

An MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter assigned to Helicopter MaritimeStrike Squadron (HSM) 35 takes off from the littoral combat ship USS Free-dom (LCS 1) during visit, board, search and seizure training off the coastof southern California. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division(NSWCDD) Systems Safety Engineering Division personnel dedicated toreducing operational risk for Sailors aboard ships - including the Freedom- ran a challenging four mile-long obstacle course, raising funds for localchildren, families and residents in King George, Va., June 27. As mud runcompetitors, they ran, climbed and crawled their way through at least 15obstacles - featuring farm gates, muddy creek crossings, trenches, retain-ing walls, a tire run, a tire climb, and two mud pits filled with ice cold water- on a rugged motocross trail through wooded terrain. While on the job sup-porting the Fleet, the team works to protect U.S. Navy personnel by ensur-ing safety requirements are integrated into combat systems on warships.

Nine of 10 Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Sys-tems Safety Engineering Division members are pictured while celebratingafter running a challenging four mile-long obstacle course, raising funds forlocal children, families and residents in King George, Va., June 27.

Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division(NSWCDD) Systems Safety Engineering Divi-sion members crawl through obstacles in a mudpit during a challenging four mile-long obstaclecourse, raising funds for local children, familiesand residents in King George, Va., June 27.

As mud run competitors, they ran, climbed and crawled their way throughat least 15 obstacles - featuring farm gates, muddy creek crossings, trench-es, retaining walls, a tire run, a tire climb, and two mud pits filled with icecold water - on a rugged motocross trail through wooded terrain. While onthe job supporting the Fleet, the team works to protect U.S. Navy person-nel by ensuring safety requirements are integrated into combat systems onwarships.

NSWC Dahlgren Systems Safety Team Competes in Mud Run,Raising Funds for Local Children, Families, and Residents in Need

especially for the morekinesthetic learners thatare just not picking it upwith worksheets and oth-er materials.”

Wright, who took partin the visit with her twoninth grade childrenMary and Macklin aswell as her fourth gradedaughter Meaghan, wasgrateful for the chanceto tie theories she taughtin the classroom with ex-periments that NSWCDDstaff demonstrated at theschool the day before.

“I was able to pointout concepts to one ofmy pre-algebra studentsfrom this year through aspaghetti constructiondemonstration that Max(Lupton) and his teamshared at Locust Grove,”said Wright. “I was able topoint out the strength inthe angle and I could seethe light in his eyes whenthat clicked for him.”

Along with the fun ap-plications of real worldscience, Kevin Cogley,a branch head withinthe Asymmetric DefenseSystems Department,concluded their demon-stration with a few tipsto encourage the futurescientists and engineersto keep them moving for-ward.

“Be creative when try-ing to solve problems -sometimes you have tothink outside the box tofind your answer,” he ad-vised. “Teamwork is vitalto everything you do - weare able to do what we dobecause we are able towork together as a teamand learn from one an-other. Finally, never beafraid to fail.”

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Laura Maple, an engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Cen-ter Dahlgren Division, demonstrates the reaction of a su-perconductor and liquid hydrogen for students from OrangeCounty middle schools Locust Grove and Prospect Heights.

Students, teachers and parents from Orange County’s Lo-cust Grove and Prospect Heights Middle Schools are allsmiles during their science-themed tour of Naval SurfaceWarfare Center Dahlgren Division on July 15.

U.S. Navy Photos by Barbara Wagner

Max Lupton, a lead engineer at the Na-val Surface Warfare Center DahlgrenDivision, explains the super conductormaterial he is preparing to submerge inliquid nitrogen.

Milton (left) a rising seventh grader,participated in both days of the STEMacademy event held at Locust GroveMiddle School and the Naval SurfaceWarfare Center Dahlgren Division. Herehe and a fellow sixth grade student ob-serve the results of the expanding andcontracting oxygen in balloons aftersubmersion in liquid nitrogen.

Science: Working together, learning fun applications of real world scienceContinued from page 1

From the Office of theChief of Information

Secretary Ray Mabustriples maternity leave: 18weeks for women in the NavyandMarine Corps.

July 2, Secretary of theNavy Ray Mabus announcedthat effective immediately,womenwho serve in the Navyand Marine Corps will have18 weeks of maternity leaveavailable to use during thefirst year of her child’s life.

“In the Navy and the Ma-rine Corps, we are continual-ly looking for ways to recruitand retain the best people,”Mabus said. “We have in-credibly talented women

who want to serve, and theyalso want to be mothers andhave the time to fulfill thatimportant role the right way.We can do that for them.Meaningful maternity leavewhen it matters most is oneof the best ways that we cansupport the women whoserve our county. This flex-ibility is an investment in ourpeople and our Services, anda safeguard against losingskilled service members.”

Department of DefenseInstruction 1327.06, Leaveand Liberty Procedures forthe Department, chargesSecretaries of the MilitaryDepartments with publish-ing departmental guidancein accordance with the DoD

instruction. Under the sec-tion that delegates to the Sec-retary the ability to designatethe level of control for con-valescent leave that exceeds30 days, SecretaryMabus hasdirected that commandingofficers grant additional con-valescent leave up to 84 daysbeyond the currently autho-rized 42 days of convalescentleave following the birth of achild.

For families, increasedtime following the birth of herchild has tangible benefits forthe physical and psychologi-cal health of bothmother andchild. For the Navy and Ma-rine Corps, there is the likeli-hood that women will returnto and stay in her career,

yielding higher readiness andretention for the services.

“When the women in ourNavy and Marine Corps an-swer the call to serve, they aremaking the difficult choice tobe away from their children- sometimes for prolongedperiods of time - so that theycan do the demanding jobsthat we ask them to do.” Ma-bus said. “With increasedmaternity leave, we can dem-onstrate the commitment ofthe Navy and Marine Corpsto the women who are com-mitted to serve.”

The policy, which is ef-fective immediately, will alsoapply retroactively to anywoman who has been au-thorized convalescent leave

following the birth of a childsince Jan. 1, 2015. Under thenew policy, commanding of-ficers are required to grantto a woman up to a total of18 weeks, using a combina-tion of maternity leave andconvalescent leave beyond30 days. A mother does notneed to take all of her leave

at once; however, she is onlyentitled to the use of this typeof leave within one year ofher child’s birth.

The Department of theNavy’s increase in maternityleave is the latest in a seriesof personnel initiatives an-nounced by the Secretary ofthe Navy.

SECNAV Announces New Maternity Leave Policy


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position that she feels she can giveback to those who serve.

“It’s a great honor for me per-sonally to be able be a part of thisteam,” she said. “I have definitelyfallen in love with the military andtheir spirit. Helping people is onething, but being able to help thosewho are protecting our nation justmeans so much more.”

NAS Patuxent River has a largecivilian population and a smallerNavy presence, so the chance towork with the Marines of the NSFIndian Head-based Chemical Bi-ological Incident Response Force(CBIRF) is a change for Essington.

“I am definitely getting toknow a different side of the mili-tary,” she said. “These guys arein here all the time training hardand really pushing. From what I

have seen so far, I can learn a lotfrom them. It is definitely differ-ent from anything I have experi-enced before.”

It is obvious from the “welcomeaboard” poster, the frequent visi-tors and calls, coupled with theenthusiasm of both staff and pa-trons, that Essington has fun butpressing challenges ahead. Shehas some thoughts on addingnew programming to encouragethe civilian population on NSF In-dian Head to be more involved inthe activities provided. Still, sheis impressed with the establishedcore of programming and events.

“From what I can see, they al-ready have a 5k run most monthsand for such a small facility that isfantastic,” she noted. “Last weekthey had a run and we had over 25participants. They seem to have

a good flow going and they knowwhat works here.”

Speaking of the new programsshe would like to see put into mo-tion, Essington spoke of offeringmore group exercise programs fo-cusing on family fitness. “We canalways explore options to see whatworks,” she said, “and if we find itdoesn’t we move on and try some-thing else. I enjoy a challenge so Iam looking forward to it.”

The fitness center itself will beundergoing a few renovations inthe coming months. The basket-ball courts will have a new roofinstalled, as well as refinishing thegroup exercise flooring. For moreinformation about the programsoffered at NFS Indian Head Fit-ness Center located at 4355 Se-curity Drive Bldg. 1660, call (301)744-4661.

Director: Exploring options for new programsContinued from page 1

DahlgrenTrace Adkins Concert at NSF Dahlgren

Free general admission tickets are availablefor the Trace Adkins concert schedule for Oct.10 on the NSF Dahlgren Parade Field. Ticketscan be obtained by visiting www.freedomliv-endw.com. There is a limit of six free ticketsper person. All persons attending the concertmust have a ticket. At least one person in eachvehicle entering the basemust have a DoD ID.All attendees 16 and over must present a validID. For more info, call (540) 653-8785.

Chick-Fil-A Lunch SalesThe NSASP Navy Ball Committee will hold

Chick-Fil-A Lunch Sales on July 17 and July 31 from11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Parade Field Pavilion. Allproceeds benefit the NSASP Navy Ball Committee.

Daily Bread Moves to Chapel AnnexThe Daily Bread Giveaway Program previously

held at the USO building has moved to the Cha-pel Annex every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.in the foyer. A variety of breads, rolls, cakes, piesand cookies are available for free to those in need.Formore information on the program contact RP2Harrelson in the Chapel offices at 653-8297.

Second Tour Thrift StoreSecond Tour Thrift Store, a Dahlgren Of-

ficers’ Spouses Club volunteer-run organi-zation, offers free uniforms (gently used) foractive dutymilitarymembers are always avail-able on the porch. Store profits are donatedback to the community in the form of scholar-ships for military families who have served atNaval Support Facility Dahlgren and supportfor local charities serving King George County.The store is located at 722 Sampson Rd. and isopen on Thursdays from 12:30 - 3 p.m.

Indian Head“Treasures” Thrift Store Donations

“Treasures” is open on Tuesdays from 10a.m. to 1 p.m. The store is located at 12 StraussAve. next door to theUSO. Donations of gentlyused items are currently being accepted.

Barbeque truck at IH, Stump NeckEnjoy delicious T&J Barbeque at NSF In-

dian Head on Wednesdays and Thursdays,from approximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., next tothe library, and at the NSF Indian Head StumpNeck Annex on Tuesday, from approximately11 a.m. to 1 p.m., next to Building 2195.

To publish information on your event orprogram under “Base Happenings,” contact An-drew Revelos at 540-653-6012 or email [email protected]

Base Happenings‘The Dahlgren Band’ HighlightsBldg. 198 Independence Day BBQ

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is known for playing the sound offreedom year-round on the Potomac River Test Range, but five employees struck a different noteduring the Bldg. 198 BBQ and Independence Day celebration July 2. The Dahlgren Band, comprisedof (left to right) Ray Price (G32), George Tinsley (G32), Eric South (Z14), JT Meadows (Q23) and VinceVendetti (G81), expertly covered America’s favorite patriotic tunes during their debut performance.Good show, gents!

Aquatics Center540-653-8088

Open Recreation Swimming: Now through August 23rdSunday - Saturday, Noon to 6 p.m.

Bingo540-653-8785

Summer Specials$1,500 Jackpot and 53 numbers (Assuming no one wins

July 16th jackpot. If jackpot was won it will start back at$1,000 and 48 numbers). Thursday Evenings at the Commu-nity House. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early Bird games start at5 p.m. Buy 2 packs for $35.00 and get 1 double action and 1purple card for free. Buy 3 packs for $45.00 and get 1 doubleaction, 1 red and 1 purple card for free! Military, MilitarySpouses, RetiredMilitary and Dependents can buy 1 regularpack for $20.00 and get 1 double action, 1 purple and 1 redcard for free! Try your luck on Thursday! The jackpot nowstarts at $1,000 and 48 numbers and will increase $100 and 1number each week it is not won. Payouts for regular gamesstart at $50. Food and beverages (non-alcoholic and adultbeverages) are available for purchase. All with base accessare invited. Participants playing bingo must be 18 years ofage or older. A valid form of identification must be shownto purchase alcoholic beverages. For more information,please contact the ITT office at 540-653-8785.

Cannonball Lanes540-653-7327

All-U-Can Bowl FridaysEvery Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight. Enjoy two hours

of all you can bowl! Rates for all you can bowl are: Military$6.95/person & Civilian $7.95/person. Includes shoe rental.

9-Pin TournamentJuly 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with

base access. Join Cannonball Lanes on the third Saturday ofevery other month for a 9-pin tournament. 9 pins count asstrikes. The highest scratch wins. A prize will be awarded tothe first place finisher. Please register no later than July 15.Cost: $10.00/person.

Youth Learn to BowlAugust 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. Eligible patrons include all chil-

dren, ages 5 to 12, with base access. Cost: $7.50 per child,which includes two games and shoes. Bowling instructionswill be provided for those learning to bowl! Pre-registrationis required.

Child & YouthCDC 540-653-4994YAC 540-653-8009

Give Parents a BreakAt the Child Development Center. Eligible patrons in-

clude all children 6 weeks to 5 years of age (not in kinder-garten). The CDC is offering extended hourly care sched-uled for the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month and the 2ndSaturday of eachmonth. This care is free with a respite carereferral and $4/hour for all other eligible patrons. Pleasecall the center for more information and to register.

Craftech540-653-1730

Creative Classes at CraftechSpring has sprung! Fill your home with new décor that

you create yourself! Craftech offers classes for framing andmatting, stained glass, wax and watercolor and wreathmak-ing! Craftech can also personalize just about anything foryou! They have a brand new embroidery machine. Stop intoday and see what they can do for you!

Fitness Center540-653-8580

BodyGemPersonalize your health and fitness program by finding

out your unique metabolism, which is the number of calo-ries your body burns each day. A simple and accurate me-tabolismmeasurement can help you reach your goals fasterthan ever. Call the fitness center to set-up an appointment.Cost: Active Duty/Reservist, $15.00; Military Retirees andDependents, $25.00; All Others, $35.00.

Indoor Rowing CompetitionJuly, Every Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eligible pa-

trons include all with base access. Athletes will row a 2000msprint at damper setting 4-7. Prizes awarded to top Male/Female and Active Duty. Cost: FREE.

Tour de DahlgrenJuly, eligible patrons include all with base access. Ac-

cumulate 400 miles during the month of July by cyclingaround Dahlgren or attending an indoor spin cycle class.Record your miles with a Dahlgren Fitness Center staffmember and by the cyclist with the highest overall mileageto win a prize! Register at the Dahlgren Fitness Center byJuly 1st. Cost: FREE.

Budo Taijutsu ClassJuly - Three Month Session Every Wednesday. Eligible

patrons include all with base access. Register at the Dahl-gren Fitness Center for the Budo Taijutsu class and learn de-fensive combat body techniques. Cost: $50.00 Active Duty,$75.00 All Others.

Isshinryu KarateJuly - ThreeMonth Session Every Monday and Thursday.

Eligible patrons include all with base access. Isshinryu is astyle of karate that originated in Okinawa. Classes are openfor ages 6 and up. Please register at the Dahlgren FitnessCenter. Cost: $75.00.

20,000 Pound ClubJuly 20-24. Eligible patrons include all with base access.

Lift a total of 20,000 pounds by performing bench press,dead lift, military press and squat. T-shirts will be given tothe participants with the highest cumulative weight lifted ineach category and overall male and female participant withthemaximumweight lifted. Register at the Dahlgren FitnessCenter. Cost: FREE.

General Library540-653-7474

Storytime at the LibraryEvery Friday at 10 a.m. Short or tall, big or small, enjoy

storytime and crafts for all! Join the General Library everyFriday to read a story and make a craft. Cost: FREE.

Summer Reading ActivityEvery Thursday in July at Noon. Join us at Dahlgren Gen-

eral Library every Thursday in July for a fun filled SummerReading Activity! July 23 - DIY Drums; July 30 - DIY Head-phones - Join us for our STEM event and learn about elec-tronics and wiring while building your very own working setof headphones. Registration required by July 30th.

One-on-One Computer HelpAugust 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. by appointment Need help with

a certain computer program? Don’t know where to start?Sign up for a 30 minute, one-on-one session at the library,to work on whatever you’d like. Please register by July 31st.Cost: FREE.

ITT540-653-8785

Washington Nationals TicketsGet your discountedWashington Nationals tickets at the

ITT office. Tickets must be special ordered and paid for inadvance. Most ticket prices include a food and beveragevoucher. Inquire today about saving on your next baseballouting!

Summer TravelITT offers great discounts on Disney park tickets, Univer-

sal Studios, Sea World andmuchmore! Staying local for thesummer? Don’t worry! ITT has discounted tickets for sev-eral Washington D.C., Baltimore and Virginia theme parks,museums, aquariums and other attractions.

Quicken Loans National Tickets - PGA TourJuly 28 - August 2. The Tiger Woods Foundation in coop-

eration with the OSD/JS Welfare and Recreation Associationwill be distributing free tickets to military personnel for theQuicken Loans National. The event will take place TuesdayJuly 28-Sunday August 2, 2015 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Clubin Prince William County, Virginia. Active Duty, Reserve, Re-tired, National Guard, Dependents and Civilians) Limit is 4tickets per member. Military tickets are good for any one dayof your choice Tuesday, July 28 - Sunday, Aug. 2.

Liberty Center540-653-7277

Liberty Shuttle ServiceJuly 18 from 7 to 11:45 p.m. Liberty Center Patrons Only:

E1- E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Libertyis providing a shuttle service in the local area. Cost: FREE.

Fire Pit FunJuly 25 at 7 p.m. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Sin-

gle/Unaccompanied Active DutyMilitary. Bring your guitaror enjoy the music. The Liberty Center will provide chairs,roasting forks, s’mores, hotdogs and drinks. Cost: FREE.

Movie & Pizza NightJuly 28 at 4 p.m. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Sin-

gle/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military.Watch your favorite movies, relax and enjoy FREE pizza!


MWR Highlights

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540-653-7336Civilians - $5; AD, Retired, Reserve, FamilyMembers(E7 - above) $4; AD, Reserve, FamilyMembers (E6 -below) - $2.50; Child (6-11) - $2; Child (5 andunder)- Free; Tickets for amovie shown in 3-Dare an ad-ditional $1

Friday, July17th, 7p.m.JurassicWorld,PG-13

Saturday, July18th, 4p.m.JurassicPark -FREEADMISSION,PG-13

Saturday, July18th, 7p.m.JurassicWorld - *3D,PG-13

Friday, July24th, 7p.m.Dope,R

Saturday, July25th, 4p.m.InsideOut,PG

Saturday, July25th, 7p.m.InsideOut - *3D,PG

DahlgrenMovie Theater

U.S. Navy photo by Barbara Wagner

The NSF Dahlgren Chapel Annex has recently taken over the weekly breadgiveaway provided by the King George Walmart. The Daily Bread Commu-nity Giveaway is held each Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Chapel An-nex foyer. Please contact RP2 Harrelson in the Chapel office at 653-8297 formore information.


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Some Gave All Softball TournamentThe Some Gave All Foundation,

which helps families and veteranswounded in Iraq and Afghanistan, isholding its first memorial softball tour-nament Aug. 8 at Barnesfield Park inKing George County. The softball tour-nament will be played under men’sWorld Sports League rules, but thecompetition is open to any team andvarious skills levels, including seniorsand co-ed players. Each team is guar-anteed to play three games, and therewill be prizes for the top three teams.The entry fee is $250 per team, and thedeadline to register is July 25. Organiz-ers also are looking for businesses orgroups that want to help promote orsponsor the event. Sponsorship rangesfrom $100 to $300 and may include thebusiness name and logo. More infor-mation is available by contacting DougCantrell at 540/604-4529 or MichelleCantrell at 540/604-4670.

Belle Grove 2015 Amazing RaceEvent

Belle Grove is hosting their 2015Great Race on Saturday July 18 from 9A.M. to 10 P.M. with a wild and wackyfun team race event. Get together agroup of two three or four and racefrom location to location to completechallenges. This is not a foot race - youwill be traveling by automobile fromsites around the area. Be prepared forlots of the unexpected! Fee is $25 perteam member and includes a com-memorative event T-shirt, the event,bragging rights and an after party. Lo-cal businesses invited to host a team ora location for the race. Have fun andsupport your local community! Formore information visit http://www.bellegroveplantation.com/the-amaz-ing-race or call Belle Grove Plantationat 540-621-7340

Caledon State Park Star PartiesGet ‘lost in space’ at Caledon State

Park July 18 about 1/2 hour beforesunset. Hosted by the RappahannockAstronomy Club, the star parties aregatherings to observe the night sky withothers, socialize, ask questions, learnnew things and see new gear. Meet atthe picnic shelter lawn.

Upcoming Blood DrivesSave a life with a blood donation on

July 24 at either of the local drives forJuly! Visit AECOM/URS at 161556 from8 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. or BAE Systems at16541 Commerce Drive from 1:15 P.M.to 4:15 P.M. Remember to hydrate thenight before and day of, eat a goodmeal at least 3 hours beforehand andget a good night rest the night before.

José Carreras at UMWTicket sales begin July 27 Tenor José

Carreras will perform with the Univer-sity of Mary Washington PhilharmonicOrchestra on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7:30p.m. in the William M. Anderson Cen-ter. The concert at UMW will be Car-reras’ first and only U.S. performancein nearly a decade. He is known for ap-pearances with Luciano Pavarotti andPlacido Domingo in the Three Tenors.

Tickets go on sale Monday, July 27.For more information, contact the Phil-harmonic at 540/654-1324.

Caledon State Park Full MoonKayaking

July 30 and 31 at 7:30 P.M. Come outand enjoy a moonlight paddle on thelower Potomac River with a chance toview wildlife as they search for foodalong the shore.

The Ride to Conquer Cancer D.C.Registration is now open for the

2015 Ride to Conquer Cancer benefit-ing John Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Cen-ter, Sibley Memorial, Suburban andHoward County General Hospitals.

The ride is a 2 day 150 mile bike ridethat will be held Sept. 19-20 in Wash-ington, D.C.. For more information,visit http://dc15.ridetovictory.org/site/PageServer?pagename=dc15_aboute-vent, or call (202)601-8689

Indian Head

Blue Sky Puppet Theatre at La PlataTown Hall

La Plata Town Hall will continue itsKid’s Summer Show with one of the fin-est children’s puppet theatres on theeast coast who will be presenting “TheThree (Not So) Little Pigs” on June 23 at10 A.M. The shows are geared towardspreschool and elementary age childrenand are approximately 45 minuteslong. The shows are free and open tothe public. Shows will be held out-doors on the West lawn where the Fri-day night concerts take place (weatherpermitting - shows will not be movedindoors). Attendees are encouraged tobring blankets and lawn chairs for sit-ting. No concessions will be available,but you are welcome to bring drinksand snacks along

Spring Coed Adult Kickball LeagueRegistration Announced

The Charles County Department ofPublic Works is holding registrationsfor the upcoming spring coed adultkickball league from Monday, July 13through Friday, July 31. Two leaguesare offered, one on Tuesday nights andthe other on Wednesday nights. Gamesare held at the White Plains RegionalPark. The franchise fee is $450 perteam. Teams may register at the De-partment of Public Works (1001 RadioStation Road, La Plata) on weekdaysbetween 7:30 A.M. and 4 P.M. For moreinformation, interested teams can call301-934-3470 or 301-870-2778 on week-days between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., orvisit our website at www.CharlesCoun-

tyParks.com. Citizens with specialneeds may contact the Maryland RelayService at 711, or Relay Service TDD:800-735-2258.

Youth TriathlonCome out on July 25 for the annual

youth triathlon for exercise and funat North Point High School swimmingpool (2500 Davis Road, Waldorf). Thisevent is open to all youth 14 years oldand younger. Each child will swim, bike,and run specified distances determinedby their age group. Check-in/registra-tion time is 7 A.M. The event starts at 8A.M. Registration from Tuesday, July 2through Friday, July 24 is $35. On-siteregistration will be available the dayof the event with a fee of $40. Onlineregistration is available at www.Charle-sCountyParks.com.

Summer Concert Series Continueswith Electric Brigade at La PlataTown Hall On July 17

The Summer Concert Series contin-ues at the La Plata Town Hall 7 PM to 9PM with US Naval Academy Band Elec-tric Brigade who puts on a high-energyshow of pop and rock favorites. Concertkicks off at 7 P.M. bring your own blan-ket, chairs and coolers but rememberno alcohol is permitted. Concessionsand an Ice Cream Truck will also beavailable as well as a play area for thekids allowing parents to keep an eyeon the kids while enjoying the concert.Visit http://www.townoflaplata.org fora complete summer line up. Concertseason runs through September 22.

Upcoming Blood DrivesSave a life with a blood donation on

July 27 at the American Legion Post 82located at 6330 Crain Highway in LaPlata from 1 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Remem-ber to hydrate the night before and dayof, eat a good meal at least 3 hours be-forehand and get a good night rest thenight before.

Community Notes

Daily Bread Giveawayat NSF Dahlgren Chapel Annex


A few of the “mids” or middle-school aged children from Naval Sup-port Activity South Potomac (NSASP) Youth Activity Center (YAC)enjoying craft time. Pictured left to right are: Kyle, Nathan, Lexi andDevon.

Camp ‘Mids’ fun at the YAC

Aquatics Center301-744-4616

Water Aerobics ClassesWater aerobics is a cool way to shed those extra pounds

and beat the summer heat! A standard session of wateraerobics lasts for about 30 to 45 minutes. Water aerobicsschedule and registration will be available at the Aquat-ics and Fitness Centers. Cost: Military, $3.00. All Others,$5.00.

Child & YouthCDC 301-744-4458

Give Parents a BreakAt the Child Development Center. Eligible patrons in-

clude all children 6 weeks to 5 years of age (not in kin-dergarten). The CDC is offering extended hourly care

scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month andthe 3rd Saturday of each month. This care is free witha respite care referral and $4/hour for all other eligiblepatrons. Please call the center for more information andto register.

Community Recreation Center301-744-4850

Sip and Paint EventJuly 17 from to 8 p.m. Register at the Community House

Recreation Center by July 10th for the Sip and Paint Eventwhich includes painting and two drink tickets for $20.00.There will be activities available for children ages 2 to 12years old. Open to all base-eligible patrons. Must be 21years and older to drink.

General Library301-744-4623

Storytime at the LibraryJuly 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. Join us at the library every

other Tuesday for a story and a craft.

Stars & Strikes Bowling Center301-744-4761

Open BowlingEvery Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. Bring the

family out for an exciting night of bowling! It’s perfect for anaffordable night out with friends. Cost: Military, $2/gameand $1 shoe rental; Civilian, $3/game and $1 shoe rental.

Lunchtime BowlingEvery Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy lunch

and bowling fun on your break!

Weight House Fitness Center301-744-4661

Summer Powerhouse MeetJuly 17 at 7:30 a.m. Open to all base-eligible patrons 18

years or older. Register at the Weight House Fitness Cen-ter by July 10th for the Summer Powerhouse Meet! Eventsinclude squat, bench press and deadlifts. Cost: Military,$15.00; All Others, $25.00.

Weigh Ins: 7:30 - 8 a.m.Competitor’s Meet: 8:15 - 8:30 a.m.Warm Ups: 8:30 - 8:45 a.m.Lifting Begins: 8:45 - NoonAwards: Noon - 1 p.m.

3 vs. 3 Beach Volleyball TournamentJuly 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to all with access, 15

years and older. Music, food and fun at the Sand Courts forthe 3 vs. 3 Beach Volleyball Tournament Double Elimina-tion. Prizes will be awarded to first and second place teams.Register at the Weight House Fitness Center by July 22nd.

Sprint TriathlonAugust 7 at 7 a.m. Do you have what it takes to complete

the Indian Head Sprint Triathlon? Complete a 400-meterswim, 12-mile bike ride and a 2.8-mile run. Register at theWeight House Fitness Center by July 31st. Cost: Military,$15.00; All Others, $25.00.


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