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By Barbara WagnerStaff Writer

In response to increasingdevelopment and traffic con-gestion in the vicinity of BGate at Naval Support Facility(NSF) Dahlgren, the VirginiaDepartment of Transporta-tion (VDOT) recently installednew signage warning driversalong Route 301 to slow downduring the rushhour. Thenewsigns may be found immedi-ately past the intersection ofRt. 301 and Commerce Drive(the first northbound en-trance to Walmart) and nextto the entrance to the plazawhere Pancho Villa restaurantis located.

The change was the re-sult of collaboration betweenNaval Support Activity SouthPotomac (NSASP), VDOT andKing George County officials.The hope is that the new signswill help to ensure the safetyof the NSF Dahlgren work-force and other commuterswho utilize the corridor. Thesigns advisedrivers of stoppedor slow traffic in the area be-tween the hours of 7 and 10a.m. and that the suggestedspeed limit for that area is 45mph.

Capt.Mary Feinberg, com-mandingofficer ofNSASP, ini-tiated talkswithVDOTand the

community and sought to en-sure that all possiblemeasureswere being taken to safeguarddrivers entering and exitingthe base, as well as those whotravel along that stretch ofroad.

“NSA South Potomac has

an inherent responsibility towork with local and state of-ficials regarding the safety ofthe roads in the vicinity of thebases to ensure the safest con-ditions possible exist outsidethe base’s fence line,” saidFeinberg. Feinberg’s original

request was for a legal speedlimit reduction, however afterVDOT conducted a review ofthe traffic study results theydetermined a change was notwarranted.

\ “The speed shown onthe new sign is an advisory

speed,” said Tina Bundy,VDOT spokesperson. “Legalspeed limit signs areblack andwhite and that establishedspeed limit is based on the re-sults of a speed study.”

The original speed studyfor that area was conductedin May of 2012, with the mostrecent study this past March.As a result of the 2015 survey,the determined appropriatelegal speed limit is 55mph forthat area. “There are no pro-posed changes at this time tothe current speed limit,” Bun-dy added. “However, VDOT isworking on a project to createa continuous right turn lanefrom Commerce Drive to theB-Gate entrance. The con-tinuous right turn lane willminimize traffic back-ups inthe through travel lanes andreduce rear-end crashes. Cur-rently however, the project isnot funded at this time.”

Additional changesplanned for the area includea change to the traffic signalcycling at Owens Drive andB-Gate that will improve theflow of traffic entering thegate.

“The existing traffic speedwas found to be 58 mph andthe crash experience wasdetermined not significant

New VDOT Signs on 301 and CommerceDrive to Reduce Traffic Incidents

U.S. Navy Photo by Barbara Wagner

New traffic signs have been placed at the intersections of state Route 301and Commerce Drive across from the Walmart Shopping Center entrance,and at state Route 301 and Market Drive - the intersection in front of Pan-cho Villa Mexican restaurant-to alert drivers of merging traffic and slowerspeed through the area. The new signs are the result of a collaborationbetween the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Naval SupportActivity South Potomac (NSASP) and King George County officials.

See Traffic, Page 7


Cmdr. William Win-dus recently joined NavalSupport Activity South Po-tomac (NSASP) as the newpublic works officer.

A native of New Jersey,Windus comes to NSASPfollowing a three-year tourwith Naval Facilities En-gineering Command Eu-rope Africa Southwest Asia(NAVFAC EURAFSWA) inNaples, Italy. Commis-sioned in 1998,Windus hasan expansive portfolio ofprojects under his belt butagrees that the wide rangeof missions onboard Na-

val Support Facility (NSF)Dahlgren and NSF IndianHead is going to be quitean undertaking.

“The diversity of mis-sion at [Dahlgren and Indi-anHead] is impressive,” hesaid. “Balancing the priori-ties of the different com-mands that all have vitalmissions presents a chal-lenge. The most importantchallenge though, is to en-sure the mission successof our customers whilecontinuing to protect andmaintain good steward-ship of the environment,alongwith the safety of ourpublic works employeesand base personnel.”

A 2012 recipient of theNaval Facilities Engineer-ing Service Center (NAV-FACESC)Military Engineerof the Year award, Windusis recognized for his inno-vation and efficiency andwith such an importantthree-fold mission, his tal-ents will be tried in his roleas public works officer atNSA South Potomac.

Windus will overseepublic works projects onDahlgren and Indian Headwhich encompass a myr-iad of complex missionsand challenges. There areseveral projects currentlyin the works at each instal-lation, including the new

addition at the Aegis Train-ing and Readiness Center(ATRC), an infrastructureproject involving upgradesto the water towers on NSFDahlgren and completingthe deconstruction of theold fitness center there, aswell as the new, decentral-izing steam and power sys-tem at Indian Head.

Standing up the newpower plant onNSF IndianHead, slated to go online inthe fall, will also present atremendous challenge forWindus and the publicworks team. The old, coal-fired plant will have to un-

NSASP Welcomes New Public Works Officer

U.S. Navy photo by Daryl Roy

Cmdr. William Windus,Naval Support ActivitySouth Potomac PublicWorks Officer.See Officer, Page 7

By Andrew Revelos

Naval Support ActivitySouth Potomac’s new pub-lic works officer, Cmdr. BillWindus, recognized long-serving Naval Facilities andEngineering Command(NAVFAC) Washington em-ployees at a July 8 awardsceremony at Naval SupportFacility (NSF) Dahlgren.The ceremony also encom-passed NAVFACWashingtonemployees at nearby NSFIndian Head.

Of the employees presentat the ceremony, ThomasBill, maintenance supervi-sor, led the way with an in-credible 40 years of federalservice.

Two employees, StephenFoster, power production,and Thomas Wray, naturalresources manager, wereeach recognized for 35 yearsof loyal federal service.

Lloyd Lee, mobile equip-ment servicer, and MaryGeil, cultural resourcesmanager, received Length ofService awards for their 30years of service to the fed-eral government.

Cecil Simons Jr., boilermechanic, was recognized

for 15 years of federal ser-vice. Curtis Marshall Jr., highvoltage leader, rounded outthe group with his award for

10 years of federal service.Bravo Zulu to all who

were recognizedwith Lengthof Service awards!

Bill Foster Geil

Lee Marshall

Simons Wray

Public Works Honorsits Longtime Employees

U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos

Rear Adm. YancyLindsey, com-mandant of NavalDistrict Washing-ton (NDW), andhis wife, Stacey,visited opera-tional and qualityof life programsat Naval SupportFacility Dahlgrenand NSF IndianHead on July 16.The Lindseysbegan the tourat Dahlgren andlater enjoyedlunch with Sail-ors at the NSF In-dian Head Galley;Mrs. Lindsey con-cluded the daywith an ice creamsocial at NSF In-dian Head’s newCommunity Rec-reation Center.

NDW Commandant ToursDahlgren, Indian Head

U.S. Navy photo by Barbara Wagner

DMV2Go was on NavalSupport Facility (NSF) Dahl-gren on the 16th to provide afull service DMV experiencefor the Dahlgren installation.Having serviced 10 custom-ers by one o’clock, the wire-less office on wheels had arelatively slow morning, butthe customer service was topnotch. Customer Mariellenwas very pleased with her ex-perience at the DMV2Go.

“I was surprised at allof the things you could dohere,” she said. “I was ableto get my driving record formy job and my son was ableto get his license at the DM-

V2Go. Everyone was reallyfriendly and helpful. It’s agreat service.” The DMV2Gowireless office on wheels willbe back on NSF Dahlgren onSeptember 10th to providethe community with a fullservice location of outstand-ing Department of Motor Ve-hicle (DMV) services includ-ing license renewal and ap-plication, license plates, ve-hicle titles, decals, disabledparking placards and plates,address update and changingvoter registration informa-tion and organ donor statusas well as assistance in set-ting up a myDMV account.

DMV2Go visitsNSF Dahlgren

2 Friday, July 24, 2015The South Potomac Pilot


The idea of segregation inthe military is a foreign con-cept to today’s Sailor but itwas the reality until July 26,1948, when President HarryS. Truman issued ExecutiveOrder 9981. The order estab-lished equality of treatmentand opportunity in the U.S.military regardless of race;prior to the order, segrega-tion was the norm withinthe military. This was thefirst time that a presidenthad ever implemented anexecutive order in pursuit ofcivil rights.

Despite the presidentialorder however, full imple-mentation was often a slowprocess throughout all theservice branches and wouldnot be completed until theend of the Korean Conflictin 1953.

A step ahead of the curve,the Navy had already issuedtheir own Circular Letter 48-46 in February of 1946 thatprohibited all segregation inassignments, ratings, ranks,ships, facilities and housing.While the Navy was in manyways the most segregated ofthe service branches priorto World War II, it was alsothe first to integrate and to

initiate the steps necessaryto enact such a move afterthe war.

President Truman’s stepsto create equality amongservice members was notwithout a struggle and hewas an unlikely championfor the cause; Missouri bornand bred to a slave holdingfamily, Truman’s own per-sonal conviction of equalityfor all was a driving factor inthis quest.

Following a racially-charged incident involvingan African-American Soldierin South Carolina in 1946,Truman resolved to form thePresident’s Committee onEquality of Treatment andOpportunity, also knownas the Fahy Committee;this was the first civil rightscommission in the nation’shistory. Truman establishedthe committee in Decem-ber of 1946 to begin inves-tigating desegregation notonly for the military, but forfederal service as well. Thecommission was chaired byCharles Fahy, a noted navalaviator and attorney.

It was not until the 1948Democratic National Con-vention presented the callfor a move that would de-segregate the armed forcesthat Truman issued Ex-

ecutive Order No. 9981 inJuly of that year. The orderstated that, “It is hereby de-clared to be the policy of thePresident that there shall beequality of treatment andopportunity for all personsin the armed services with-out regard to race, color,religion, or national origin.”The order also establishedthe President’s Committeeon Equality of Treatmentand Opportunity in theArmed Services.

While there was initiallyresistance from staff officersto the order from within allbranches of the military, theFahy Committee worked toensure that all military or-ganizations instituted fullintegration in recruitmentas well as unit composition.While Truman had alreadydisbanded the committee in1950 as he felt that the goalhad been attained; it was notuntil actual on-the-groundoperations that the goal ofintegrationwas realized. Dueto the heavy casualties duringthe Korean War, many unitson the ground-both blackand white-closed ranks to-gether into integrated units,thus creating out of necessitythe desegregated units Tru-man originally envisioned.

Looking back more than

60 years later on this mo-mentous decision, it is evi-dent that today’s Navy isone of the most diverse andrespected in the world. Theesprit de corps envisionedby President Truman andthe Fahy Commission weremanifested in the blood,sweat and tears of those sail-ors and marines who foundcommon ground throughthe brotherhood of militaryservice in the trenches and

foxholes of the battlefield.As we examine the myr-

iad of obstacles that we asa nation have overcome toachieve the goal of integra-tion for all, may we be evermindful of the challengesthat lie ahead as we moveforward and strengthen thebonds that unite all of theSoldiers, Sailors, Airmen,Marines and Coast Guards-men who volunteered toserve on behalf of a grateful

nation.

The Navy in Black and White - 67 Years LaterPhoto by Alexander Lieberman,

1943 National Archives

During World War II, ra-cial restriction and seg-regation were facts oflife in the U.S. military.Nevertheless, an over-whelming majority ofAfrican Americans par-ticipated wholeheart-edly in the fight againstthe Axis powers. Theydid so, however, withan eye toward endingracial discriminationin American society.This objective was ex-pressed in the call, initi-ated in the black pressfor the “Double V”-victo-ry over fascism abroadand over racism athome. The Governmentwas well aware of thedemoralizing effectsof racial prejudice onthe American popula-tion and its impact onthe war effort. Conse-quently, it promotedposters, pamphlets,and films highlightingthe participation andachievement of AfricanAmericans in militaryand civilian life. Thisnew appreciation forinclusiveness persistedafter the war and led toPresident Harry S. Tru-man’s issuing of Execu-tive Order 9981 in 1948.

July 20th1960

In first launch of Polarismissile, USS George Wash-ington (SSBN 598) successful-ly fires 2 operational Polarismissiles while submerged offFlorida.

1964Four Navy divers enter Project

SEALAB I capsule moored 192feet on the ocean floor off Ber-muda for 11 day experiment.

1969Former Navy pilot Neil Arm-

strong is first man to set foot on

the moon. While taking the firststep, he said, “That’s one smallstep for man, one giant leap formankind.” Armstrong was Com-mander of Apollo 11 which dur-ing its 8 day mission landed onthe Sea of Tranquility. Recoverywas by HS-4 helicopters fromUSS Hornet (CVS-12).

July 21 1946In first U.S. test of adaptabil-

ity of jet aircraft to shipboard op-erations, XFD-1 Phantom makeslandings and takeoffs withoutcatapults from Franklin D. Roo-sevelt.

July 23 1947First Navy all jet squadron

(VF-17A) receives its first aircraft(FH)

July 25 1941Bureau of Ordnance issues

first Navy “E” certificates (for ex-cellence) for industry.

July 26 1948President Harry S. Truman or-

ders desegregation of the ArmedServices.

This Week in Navy History

Remembering Executive Order 9981 - Equality ofTreatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services

Friday, July 24, 2015 3The South Potomac Pilot


The South Potomac Pilot Newspaperis published weekly by Southern Mary-land Newspapers and Printing, 7 IndustrialPark Drive, Waldorf, Md. 20602, a privatecompany in no way connected with theU.S. Navy, under exclusive written con-tract with Naval District Washington.

This commercial enterprise newspa-per is an authorized publication for mem-

bers of the military services. Contents ofThe South Potomac Pilot are not neces-sarily the official views of, nor endorsed bythe U.S. Government, the Department ofDefense, or the Department of the Navy.The appearance of advertising in this pub-lication, including inserts or supplements,does not constitute endorsement by theDepartment of Defense or Southern Mary-

land Newspapers and Printing of the prod-ucts or services advertised.

Everything advertised in this publica-tion shall be made available for purchase,use, or patronage without regard to race,color, religion, sex, national origin, age,marital status, physical handicap, politicalaffiliation, or any other non-merit factor ofthe purchaser, user, or patron. If a viola-

tion or rejection of this equal opportunitypolicy by an advertiser is confirmed, thepublisher shall refuse to print advertisingfrom that source until the violation is cor-rected.

Editorial content is edited, prepared,and provided by the Public Affairs Office,NSA South Potomac. News copy shouldbe submitted by noon on Friday to be

considered for the following week’s edi-tion. All material is edited for accuracy,brevity, clarity, and conformity to regula-tions. To inquire about news copy, call540-653-8153 or fax The South PotomacPilot at 540-653-4269. Commercial ad-vertising may be placed with the pub-lisher by calling 301-645-9480.

Capt. Mary FeinbergCommanding Officer,NSA South Potomac

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Andrew RevelosEditor

Barbara WagnerStaff writer

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With all of the enjoyment ofsummer pursuits-boating, biking,and swimming among other out-door warm weather activities-it isimportant to remember some keysafety factors so that visits to the ERand lifelong scars aren’t a part ofyour summer memories.

As the temperatures soar and thedays grow longer, we tend to spendmore time in outdoor pursuits toenjoy the local beauty of life alongthe river. It is important however,to remain alert to surroundings toprevent careless accidents.

One modern temptation thatmany experience is the lure of thecell phone or other electronic de-vices when biking, jogging or walk-ing. In fact, according to a recentOhio State University study, cellphone usage is responsible for morethan 69% of overall injuries whilewalking and that is just when utiliz-ing the phone for conversation. Anadditional 9% of injuries were textrelated. These numbers have dou-bled since 2005 and are continuingto rise. Ensure that you don’t be-come a statistic by focusing on thephysical task at hand and leave thecell phones in your pocket.

Another concern when pursuingoutdoor activities is to be aware ofthe weather conditions. One impor-tant service that is provided by Na-val Support Activity South Potomac(NSASP) staff at both the NSF Indi-an Head and NSF Dahlgren FitnessCenters is the wet bulb globe tem-perature (WBGT) monitoring that isconducted hourly between 9 a.m. to5 p.m.

The WBGT is a measurementthat factors in the effects of tem-perature, humidity, wind speed,and sunlight, providing an estimateof what you actually feel when out-side in the sun. The quality of thetemperature is noted by the coloredflag system located outside the localfitness centers with colors rangingfrom green to black.

A green flag is indicative thatheavy exercise for acclimated per-sonnel is unrestricted but unaccli-matized individuals (those with lessthan two weeks in location) shouldproceed with caution. It is recom-mended that people in the outdoorsdrink a quart of cool water per hourand use the 75% and 25% modelfor work and rest, i.e. 45 minutes of

work and 15 minutes of rest.The next level is the yellow flag,

which indicates that strenuousexercise must be curtained or re-duced for new personnel duringthe first two weeks of heat expo-sure. It is important to increasewater consumption to one or twoquarts an hour and make sure youare employing the “buddy system”to monitor each other’s condition.

The third level of the WBGT flagwarning system is red. Like most redwarning sign, the red flag is indica-tive of dangerous conditions andthe recommendation is that anypersonnel with less than 12 weeksof acclimation of training in thecurrent weather conditions shouldcurtail their strenuous exercise.

When temperatures are at thislevel, the risk of heat stroke risesconsiderably. Ensure that you aregetting a minimum of two quartsof water per hour of strenuous ex-ercise. It is important to note how-ever, that drinking too much water

can deplete the body of electrolytesand cause grave health complica-tions.

“Make sure that you are includ-ing a sports beverage that includeselectrolytes when you are partici-pating in strenuous activities re-gardless of the weather,” said Hill-ary Essington, NSF Indian Headfitness center director. “It is vital toreplace the sodium and other nutri-ents lost during vigorous exercise orrisk causing serious injuries.”

Finally, when you see the blackflag flying at your local health orfitness center, it does not indicatethe presence of pirates, but dangernone-the-less for those who areinvolved in any outdoor activities.When you see the black flag, this in-dicates that all non-mission essen-tial physical training and strenuousexercise must be suspended for allpersonnel. Outdoor work should belimited to critical missions only.

“The black flag essentially meansa no-go,” Essington emphasized.“Weather conditions are just notconducive to a healthy workout.Also, if you’re not feeling well - takeit easy. There is a fine balance be-tween too much and not enough.If you don’t feel good, it’s better tobe safe than sorry, especially in thiskind of weather.”

In light of the Tour de Dahl-gren challenge currently underwaythrough the new NSF Dahlgren Fit-ness Center, bicycle safety is alsoa paramount concern in the sum-mertime. According to Departmentof Defense (DoD) Policy, all DoDpersonnel must wear as AmericanNational Standards Institute (ANSI)or Snell Memorial Foundation ap-proved bicycle helmets on govern-ment property. In addition, militarydependents must also wear helmetswhile bike riding on the installa-tions. The only current exceptionsfor this rule is for individuals whooperate bicycles in industrial orflight line areas that are designat-ed as a no-hat area because of thepotential of foreign object dam-age. Also, individuals riding three-wheeled bicycles do not have towear bicycle helmets.

If roller skating or blading ismore your style, you are also re-quired to abide by these helmet reg-ulations as well as skateboarders.

All bicycles must have a func-tioning light and rear light reflec-

Summer Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility

Dahlgren

Daily Bread Movesto Chapel Annex

The Daily Bread Giveaway Programpreviously held at the USO building hasmoved to the Chapel Annex every Tues-day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the foyer.A variety of breads, rolls, cakes, pies andcookies are available for free to those inneed. For more information on the pro-gram contact RP2 Harrelson in the Cha-pel offices at 653-8297.

Second Tour Thrift StoreThe Second Tour Thrift Store is

closed for vacation. The store willreopen on Thursday, August 6 withnew operating hours, Thursdays from11:30-2:00.

Indian Head

Chick-Fil-A Lunch SaleThe NSASP Navy Ball Committee will

hold a Chick-Fil-A lunch sale on Aug. 4from 1100 - 1300 at the Community RecCenter (formerly Library/ITT Office).Sandwiches and combos with chips anddrink will be available. All proceeds ben-efit the 2015 NSASP Navy Ball.

“Treasures” Thrift StoreDonations

“Treasures” is open on Tuesdaysfrom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store islocated at 12 Strauss Ave. next doorto the USO. Donations of gently useditems are currently being accepted.

Barbeque truck at IH,Stump Neck

Enjoy delicious T&J Barbeque atNSF Indian Head on Wednesdaysand Thursdays, from approximately11 a.m. to 1 p.m., next to the library,and at the NSF Indian Head StumpNeck Annex on Tuesday, from ap-proximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., next toBuilding 2195.

To publish information on yourevent or program under “Base Hap-penings,” contact Andrew Revelos at540-653-6012 or email [email protected]

Base Happenings

U.S. Navy Photo by Barbara Wagner

Jordan Grantz, recreation as-sistance at Naval Support Fa-cility (NSF) Dahlgren, changesthe WBGT indicator flag in frontof the NSF Dahlgren FitnessCenter. The flag color indicatessafety conditions for outdooractivity. Fitness Center staffmonitors weather conditionshourly from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. dailywith the WGBT system to alertpersonnel of changing weatherconditions.

See Safety, Page 7


Aquatics Center540-653-8088

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

Cardboard Boat RegattaAugust 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. Is your boat seaworthy? Come

out and race it against other boats in your category! Prizeswill be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each division.Overall awards will be given for most artistic, most likely tobe marooned andmost durable. Divisions will include fam-ily (at least one adult), all military, chief selectees and kids(no adults). Boats are to be constructed with cardboard,plastic sheeting and duct tape only. Racers will completetwo laps (down and back) in 25 yard pool and kid’s divisionwill compete one lap. Children will be required to wear a lifevest. The Aquatics Center has a limited supply to be used.Participants must provide their own paddles. Please registerat the Aquatics Center by August 10, 2015. Cost: FREE.

Cannonball Lanes540-653-7327

Triple Threat ThursdaysEvery Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Every Thursday

you can enjoy three games and shoes for only ten dollars!

Youth Learn to BowlAug. 1 from2 to 4 p.m. Eligible patrons include all children,

ages 5 to 12, with base access. Cost: $7.50 per child, includestwo games and shoes. Bowling instructions will be providedfor those learning to bowl! Pre-registration is 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

Let Craftech customize all of your back to school items!Backpacks, lunch boxes, pencil cases, clothing, blankets,jackets… you name it, they’ll customize it!

Creative Classes at CraftechFill your home with new décor that you create yourself!

Craftech offers classes for framing and matting, stainedglass, wax and watercolor and wreath making! Craftech canalso personalize just about anything for you! They have abrand new embroidery machine.

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.

Fall Intramural SportsEligible patrons include all with base access and invit-

ed guests. Join us for fall league organizational meetings!League cost: Active Duty – FREE; Retiree/Active-Duty De-pendents - $15.00; DoD Civilians - $30.00; Contractors/Off-Base Civilians - $40.00.Wednesday, August 5 – Soccer Meeting at 11:30 a.m.Wednesday, August 12 – Softball Meeting at 11:30 a.m.Wednesday, August 19 – Flag Football Meeting at 11:30 a.m.

General Library540-653-7474

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 30 – DIY Headphones – Join us for ourSTEM event and learn about electronics and wiring whilebuilding your very own working set of headphones. Regis-tration 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 tostart? Sign up for a 30 minute, one-on-one session at thelibrary, to work on whatever you’d like. Please register byJuly 31st. Cost: FREE.

End of Summer Reading PartyAugust 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Aquatics Center. Cel-

ebrate all of your hard work with our end of the summerreading party!

ITT540-653-8785

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

operation with the OSD/JS Welfare and Recreation Associa-tion will once again be distributing free tickets to militarypersonnel this year for the Quicken Loans National. Thisyear’s event will take place Tuesday July 28-Sunday August2 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Prince William County,Virginia. Active Duty, Reserve, Retired, National Guard, De-pendents and Civilians) Limit is 4 tickets per member. Mili-tary tickets are good for any one day of your choice Tuesday,July 28th - Sunday, August 2nd.

Six Flags Military/DoD Appreciation Day PicnicAugust 25. Enjoy all-you-can-eat picnic from noon to 2

p.m., free parking, free dessert, dj music and a free privateMilitary/DoD water park party from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Cost: $39.95, which is a $100 value! Get your tickets at six-flags.com/America and enter promo code MILITARY0198.

Liberty Center540-653-7277

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.

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 Aquaticsand Fitness Centers. Cost: Military, $3.00. All Others, $5.00.

General Library301-744-4623

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

er 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 foran affordable 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!

Cosmic BowlingJuly 25 from 5 to 10 p.m. What glows in the dark and is

too much fun to miss? Cosmic bowling at Stars & StrikesBowling Center! Cost: Military, $2/game and $1 shoe rental;Civilian, $3/game and $1 shoe rental.

Weight House Fitness Center301-744-4661

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.

MWR Highlights

540-653-7336Civilians - $5; AD, Retired, Reserve, FamilyMem-bers (E7 - above) $4; AD, Reserve, FamilyMem-bers (E6 - below) - $2.50; Child (6-11) - $2; Child(5 andunder) - Free; Tickets for amovie shown in

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Dahlgren2014-2015 Parent Involvement Survey

Allparentsof school-agedchildrenandyouthwho receive special education services in Vir-ginia are encouraged to complete the VirginiaDepartment of Education’s annual Parent In-volvement Survey. The survey will remain openthrough September 30, 2015. If you have anyquestions concerning the survey please contactHank Millward, at 804-371-0525, or [email protected] The survey canbe locat-edonlineathttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VDOEParentInvolvementSurvey2014-2015

Some Gave All Softball TournamentThe Some Gave All Foundation, which helps

families and veterans wounded in Iraq and Af-ghanistan, is holding its first memorial softballtournament Aug. 8 at Barnesfield Park in KingGeorge County. The softball tournament will beplayed under men’s World Sports League rules,but thecompetition isopen toany teamandvari-ous skills levels, includingseniorsandco-edplay-ers. Each team is guaranteed toplay three games,and there will be prizes for the top three teams.Theentry fee is$250per team,andthedeadlinetoregister is July 25. Organizers also are looking forbusinesses or groups that want to help promoteor sponsor the event. Sponsorship ranges from$100 to $300 andmay include the business nameand logo. More information is available by con-tactingDougCantrellat540/604-4529orMichelleCantrell at 540/604-4670.

José Carreras at UMWTicket sales begin July 27Tenor JoséCarreras

will perform with the University of Mary Wash-

ington Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday,Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in theWilliamM. AndersonCenter. The concert at UMW will be Carreras’first and only U.S. performance in nearly a de-cade. Tickets go on sale Monday, July 27. Formore information, contact the Philharmonic at540/654-1324.

Caledon State Park Full Moon KayakingJuly 30 and 31 at 7:30 P.M. Come out and en-

joy a moonlight paddle on the lower PotomacRiver with a chance to view wildlife as theysearch for food along the shore.

The Ride to Conquer Cancer D.C.Registration is now open for the 2015 Ride to

Conquer Cancer benefiting John Hopkins Kim-mel Cancer Center, Sibley Memorial, Suburbanand Howard County General Hospitals. Theride is a 2 day 150mile bike ride that will be heldSept. 19-20 inWashington,D.C.. Formore infor-mation, visit http://dc15.ridetovictory.org/site/PageServer?pagename=dc15_aboutevent, or call(202)601-8689

Caledon State Park Geocaching 101Check out the sport of Geocaching, a global

scavenger hunt. With over 2 million caches hid-denworldwide you can begin an adventure thatcould take you anywhere. GPS units supplied.2:00 p.m. 8/1, 8/23 $3/person or $8/family Res-ervations required

Indian HeadEarly Childhood Day Event

Bring your children out on August 8 from 10

A.M. to 1 P.M. for the 2015 Charles County EarlyChildhood Day event at the Capital Club Houselocated at 3033WaldorfMarketplace inWaldorf.This event will connect parents, caregivers, andearly childhood professionals to resources andactivities to help children get a jump start oneducation. The rain or shine event will featuremany kid-friendly options like face-painting,balloons, music, rock-climbing, games, back-packs, door prizes, storytellers and storybookcharacters! the Charles County Sheriff’s Officewill be on hand to teach kids about safety, theMy Gym’s Children’s Center will offer physicalfitness activities, Charles County Public Librarywill have reading activities, and the Center forChildrenwill offer developmental screenings.

Kid’s Summer Show FeaturingClass Acts Art DinoRock -Dinosaurs Forever!

La Plata Town Hall will continue its Kid’sSummer Show on July 28, with Class Acts Artpresenting DinoRock- Dinosaurs Forever! a di-nosaur musical revue featuring original music,singing and dancing at 10 A.M. The shows aregeared towards preschool and elementary agechildren and are approximately 45 minuteslong. The shows are free and open to the pub-lic. Shows will be held outdoors on the Westlawn where the Friday night concerts take place(weather permitting - shows will not be movedindoors). Attendees are encouraged to bringblankets and lawn chairs for sitting. No conces-sions will be available, but you are welcome tobring drinks and snacks along

Spring Coed Adult Kickball LeagueRegistrationAnnounced TheCharlesCounty

Department of PublicWorks is holding registra-tions for the upcoming spring coed adult kick-ball league now through Friday, July 31. Twoleagues are offered, one on Tuesday nights andthe other onWednesday nights. Games are heldat theWhite Plains Regional Park. The franchisefee is $450 per team. Teams may register at theDepartmentofPublicWorks (1001RadioStationRoad, La Plata) any weekday between 7:30 A.M.and 4 P.M. For more information, interestedteams can call 301-934-3470 or 301-870-2778 onweekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., or visitour website at www.CharlesCountyParks.com.Citizens with special needs may contact theMaryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay ServiceTDD: 800-735-2258.

Youth TriathlonCome out on July 25 for the annual youth

triathlon for exercise and fun at North PointHigh School swimming pool (2500 Davis Road,Waldorf). This event is open to all youth 14 yearsold and younger. Each childwill swim, bike, andrun specified distances determined by their agegroup. Check-in/registration time is 7 A.M. Theevent starts at 8 A.M. Registration from Tues-day, July 2 through Friday, July 24 is $35. On-siteregistrationwill be available the day of the eventwith a fee of $40. Online registration is availableat www.CharlesCountyParks.com.

Roadhouse to performat Summer Concert Series

On July 24 the Summer Concert Series con-tinues at the La Plata Town Hall 7 PM to 9 PM

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Roadhouse - a classic and contemporary rockand county band. Concert kicks off at 7 P.M.bring your own blanket, chairs and coolers butremembernoalcohol is permitted.Concessionsand an Ice Cream Truck will also be availableas well as a play area for the kids allowing par-ents to keep an eye on the kids while enjoyingthe concert. Visit http://www.townoflaplata.orgfor a complete summer line up. Concert seasonruns through September 22.

Upcoming Blood DrivesSave a life with a blood donation on July 27

at the American Legion Post 82 located at 6330Crain Highway in La Plata from 1 P.M. to 6:30P.M. Remember tohydrate thenightbefore and

day of, eat a good meal at least 3 hours before-hand and get a good night rest the night before.

The Maryland Veterans MemorialMuseum Benefit Dinner & Dance

July 25 from 6 to 10 P.M. at the Swan PointYacht & Country Club. Dinner begins at 6 P.M.with music from the Band of Gold beginningat 7 P.M. Cost is $40 per person and includesdinner and a contribution to the Maryland Vet-eransMuseumat Patriots Park. Formore infor-mation or to purchase tickets online go towww.swanspointgolf.com/upcoming-special-events.html . Tickets may also be purchased in the ad-ministrativeofficesat SwanPointduringnormalbusiness hours.

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enough to warrant change,” Bundy explained.“The most recent crash data shows five non-lethal crashes have occurred in the last threeand a half years and could be attributable tobase traffic stopped in the right lane.”

Despite thenewsigns, basepersonnelmustdo their part to prevent accidents. The goal forthe presence of the new signs is that they willalert drivers to changing traffic patterns andwill reduce the number of incidents in the re-gion. However, Feinberg stressed the impor-tance of base personnel remaining vigilant toprevent accidents.

“I want to thank the folks at VDOT for lis-tening to our concerns and for their respon-siveness on thismatter,” Feinberg said. “Whilethese changes improve the safety situation onthe Highway 301 corridor immediately sur-rounding the B gate area, the fact remains thatit is a busy stretchof road; distractedor aggres-sive driving, especially during the rush hours,can have potentially tragic consequences.Even minor fender benders just outside thegates have a negative impact on the work-force’s ability to accomplish their critical mis-sions. It’s imperative that Dahlgren commut-ers maintain their attention and situationalawareness at all times when driving.”

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Naval Facilities Engineering Command(NAVFAC) Washington plans to hire approxi-mately 250 new employees in the comingmonths for a variety of positions throughouttheNational Capital Region.

The positions range from engineers, plan-ners and contract specialists to skilled tradessuch as electricians, plumbers, and HVACmechanics. Opportunities will be availablethroughout theD.C.MetropolitanAreaat vari-ousnaval installations to includeUnitedStatesNaval Academy (Annapolis,Md.),Walter ReedNational Military Medical Center (Bethesda,Md.), Washington Navy Yard (Washington,D.C.), Naval Support Facility, (Indian Head,Md. and Dahlgren, Va.), Naval Surface War-fare Center (Carderock, Md. site), Naval AirStation (Patuxent River, Md.), Joint Base Ana-costia Bolling (Washington, D.C.), and NavalResearch Laboratory (Washington, D.C.).

“We are excited about the opportunity tobring aboard new professionals and trades-men to a team that provides facilities supportto suchauniquesetofNavy Installations,” saidKenBooth,NAVFACWashingtonBusinessDi-rector. “They will be vital to our success andthe success in supporting the overall Navymission.”

NAVFAC Washington delivers a full rangeof facilities planning, engineering, publicworks and environmental products and ser-vices across the National Capital Region. Asan integral member of the Commander, NavyRegion Naval District Washington, NAVFACWashington provides a support role as theRegional Engineer to ensure the Region’s fa-cilities and infrastructure are managed in anefficient and cost effectivemanner.

The NAVFACWashington team consists ofmore than 1300 employees.

Positions to be filled include:Architects

Mechanical EngineersCivil EngineersElectrical EngineersEnvironmental EngineersPhysical ScientistsFire Protection EngineersContract SpecialistsInformation TechnologyRealty SpecialistsCommunity PlannersEngineering TechniciansHVACMechanicsMotor Vehicle OperatorsBoiler Plant OperatorsAutomotive and

Heavy EquipmentMechanicsLow andHigh Voltage ElectriciansPlumbers/ PipefittersCrane riggers andOperatorsAnd a variety of administrative positions

Those seeking planning, engineering, andacquisition positions may forward their re-sumes to [email protected] for immediateconsideration.

Professionals interested in these positionscan also search for them at https://www.usa-jobs.gov and search the key word “NAVFAC.”Announcements are advertised for a limitedtime, so interested applicants are encouragedto establish an account in usajobs and set upa search for jobs in NAVFAC with the “my jobsearch agents” tab. Once complete, you’ll re-ceive email alerts when new jobs at NAVFACare advertised.

In addition to rewarding work that directlysupports our country’s uniformed servicemembers, theDepartmentofNavyoffers com-petitive pay and great benefits, which includea wide selection of insurance options, com-prehensive retirement program and work/lifebalance benefits. For further information onbenefits please visit http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Benefits/Pages/Default.aspx.

NAVFAC Washington OfferingEmployment Opportunities

dergo demolition as well, so both baseswill have several major projects in theworks simultaneously.

On staff at NSASP since the beginningof June, Windus is still evaluating staff,assessing projects and structures andhas been very impressed with what hehas seen so far.

“Everyone I have met has been in-credibly professional and we have somegreat folks as a part of our public worksteam,” Windus said. “I am looking for-ward to working with them.”

As far as his return stateside and spe-cifically the east coast,Windus is pleasedto be back and to be a part of the NSASPcommand.

“It’s good to be back,” he explained.“This move puts me closer to family andI’m looking forward to seeing more ofthem along with the great opportunitiesthat the D.C. area provides.”

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tors that are visible from 300 feet dur-ing hours of low visibility. If you areriding on base, requirements state thatyou must ride on designated bike pathsor on the street riding with the flow oftraffic.

Another concern for outdoor adven-tures in our region is the presence ofinsects and ticks. These tiny nuisancescan cause more than just an annoyingwelt. Tick bites can cause several seri-ous health risks in including Lyme’sdisease, malaria, dengue fever and yel-low fever.

To prevent these pests from inter-rupting your summer fun or potentially

causing long-term illness, ensure thatyou are using an Environmental Pro-tection Agency (EPA)-approved insectrepellent that contains DEET or Picari-din. You can also find protective cloth-ing that is permethrin-treated to repelthese troublesome nuisances.

Wearing light colored clothing canalso help you spot the insects beforethey have a chance to bite. Check your-self and your dependents (includingyour pets - they can become infected aswell) thoroughly following an outing.

By taking these precautions, observ-ing the rules and regulations and re-maining vigilant when out and about,you can ensure that you and your de-pendents remain healthy and accidentfree while you enjoy these hot and hazydays of summer.

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