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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY

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By Andrew Revelos

The USO coordinator assigned toNaval Support Facility Dahlgren hasbeen getting to know the communitysince she came aboard in July. Val-erie Burstion, a Rocky Mount, N.C.native, draws on her experiences asa Navy spouse as she works to ac-complish the USO’smission: servingthose who serve and their families.

Before her husband retired, hisNavy career took the Burstion fam-ily to military installations acrossthe country and the globe. The toursingrained on Burstion the uniqueneeds of military families, as wellas the unique challenges they face.Since 1941, the USO has partneredwith the Department of Defense tohelp meet those needs and provide“a home away from home.”

“USOMetropolitanWashington-Baltimore is a private, nonprofit

organization whose mission is toserve active duty service membersand their families,” said Burstion.“As the largest charter chapter inthe world, USO-Metro has six cen-ters on military installations andfour USO lounges in the local re-gional airports.”

The Dahlgren USO, located nextto the Chapel Annex at 720 SampsonRoad, was established in 2010. “It ishere for our troops and families tostop by and watch a movie on thebig screen TV, read a book, play avideo game, use the Wi-Fi or com-puter lab,” said Burstion. “In addi-tion, this center offers snacks andrefreshments for its patrons.”

Burstion has already establishedweekly events at the Dahlgren USOlike the Little Patriots, a playgroupthat meets every Tuesday, from10 a.m. to 11 a.m., in the center’sspecial Sesame Street Room. “The

Sesame Room project is an excitingextension of SesameWorkshop’s on-going Talk, Listen, Connect programfor military families,” said Burstion.“All children under five years of ageare invited to come play, socialize,do crafts and interact with otherchildren. Snacks and drinks are pro-vided.”

The Bread Bonanza, from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, gives servicemembers the opportunity to pickup bread from the USO. “Thanks toa generous weekly donation fromWalmart, we have lots of bread,cakes, pies, cookies, muffins andmore,” said Burstion. “[The BreadBonanza is] open to all Active DutyMilitary personnel and their fami-lies, this is a great way to add to yourweekly groceries. Always different...always good!”

Dahlgren’s new USO coordinator: ‘Come on by’

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Valerie Burstion, DahlgrenUSO coordinator.See USO, Page 5

By Andrew Revelos

A workshop at Naval Support Fa-cility (NSF) Dahlgren’s JD’s Confer-ence and Training Center broughtinformation and perspective to thespouses of chief petty officer (CPO)selectees Aug. 15. While selecteeswere busy participating in their CPO365 training program, their spouseslearned about the storied history ofthe rank, as well as resources avail-able for Navy families as they entera new phase of their lives.

Several military and military-af-filiated organizations and programswere on hand to contribute to theinformation session, including theNaval Support Activity South Po-tomac (NSASP) School Liaison Of-ficer, the Navy Marine Corps ReliefSociety, the USO, the ExceptionalFamily Member Program, Com-mand Ombudsman Program, theFleet and Family Support Center,the Command Religious EnrichmentDevelopment Operation (CREDO)and health and wellness counselors.

“The purpose of the informationsession was to prepare the spousesof these new selectees for some

changes [that] will be coming,” saidElena Bonilla, a military spouse andgovernment contractor work andfamily life consultant for the Fleetand Family Support Center. “It’snot just a uniform and paycheck fortheir spouses that will change. It isalso leadership, responsibility, andthe knowledge that will be expected

of them. They need to understandthey will be an ‘extension’ of theirspouses and an ever more visiblepart of the Navy.”

The information session startedwith presentations by experiencedchiefs from NSASP-based com-mands, who began by recognizingthe selectee spouses for their own

critical role in the selectees’ lives.“Thank you,” said CTTCS Jason Till-man, assigned to the Naval SurfaceWarfare Center Dahlgren Division(NSWCDD). “He could not have got-ten here without you.”

Tillman told the selectee spouses

CPO selectee spouses attend workshop


The spouses of chief petty officer selectees at an informa-tion session Aug. 15 at JD’s Conference and Training Centeraboard Naval Support Facility Dahlgren.


GMCM Jason Gurley, as-signed to the Center for Sur-face Combat Systems, pres-ents the spouses of chief pet-ty officer selectees with someof the history of the rank andthe new responsibilities theselectees will soon take on.

See Workshop, Page 7

NSWC Dahlgren will conduct testing Friday, August 22 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Monday, August 25 through Friday, August 29 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Testing has potential to produce loud noise between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and moderate noise from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Access to the Potomac River will be re-stricted down range to the J buoy on the Virginia side and the K buoy on the Maryland side each day from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For additional information onNSWC Dahlgren’s range schedule, visit the Potomac River Test Range website: http://www.navsea.navy.mil/nswc/dahlgren/RANGE/rangeschedule.aspx or call the NSWCDD Range and Weapons Testing Hotline: 877-845-5656 (toll free).

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Pump-N-Run brings smiles, energy-saving tips to Dahlgren

Sailors and civilians at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren participated in MWR’s Pump-N-Run 1.5-milerrace Aug. 20. BRITE, the official mascot of the Navy’s shore energy program, was on hand to encour-age runners and educate the Dahlgren personnel about the importance of energy conservation. Thechief petty officer selectees brought a motivating presence to the event as they ran the course in for-mation, accompanied by BRITE for the home stretch. At the Parade Field, representatives from NavalFacilities Engineering Command Washington and Dominion Virginia presented information about thelatest energy-saving technologies and tips.For more information about BRITE, visit www.facebook.com/navybrite.

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By Margie StevensNSWCDD Public Affairs

A Navy civilian radar datacollection expert has beenselected to receive the Blacksin Government MeritoriousService Award, Naval Sur-face Warfare Center Dahl-gren Division (NSWCDD),announced July 29.

Willie McCallister, anengineer supporting theNSWCDD Electromagneticand Sensor Systems Depart-ment, was cited for excel-lence in leading responsesto urgent technical supportrequests from deployed na-val forces.

“I am honored to receivethe Blacks in GovernmentAward,” said McCallister.“During my tenure at Dahl-gren, my focus has been tohelp our nation refine itssystem engineering processto rapidly transition capabil-ity to the warfighters.”

The Blacks in Govern-ment Meritorious ServiceAward honors individualswho have demonstratedsupport for the full integra-tion and promotion of Afri-can Americans within thearmed forces or federal civil-ian workforce. Their selec-tion is based on exceptionalsupport of the Departmentof Defense (DoD) missionand representation of thequalities and core values ofthe DoD. Specific criteria in-clude demonstrated supportof expanding opportunitiesfor historically black collegesand universities to partici-pate in federal programs andsuccessful efforts in increas-ing African-American par-ticipation in DoD programs.

McCallister developedand sustained productiveteam environments whilementoring and coaching per-sonnel responsible for tech-

nical data collection, accord-ing to the award citation.

“We must remain dili-gent and steadfast in ourefforts to break through thetechnology barriers thatlimits our nation’s ability toproject forward,” said Mc-Callister, who served morethan 28 years in the ArmyReserve as a personnel man-ager, communications staffofficer and cyber warrior.“Through continued educa-tion and sharing of knowl-edge, we can achieve theimpossible and help protectour forces globally.”

Moreover, he was rec-ognized for promotingNSWCDD and its science,technology, engineeringand mathematics (STEM)outreach.

“Mr. McCallister takesevery opportunity to men-tor our junior scientists andengineers,” according tothe citation. “He promotesemployee participation inscience, technology, engi-neering, and mathematicaleducational programs. Heroutinely assists our junioremployees with their tech-nical studies and providesadditional training to ensureemployees have the neces-sary background to com-plete their technical tasking.He is patient and kind, andhis employees love to workwith him.”

In his nomination letter,Capt.BrianDurant,NSWCDDcommander, praised McCal-lister for “his dedication toour work, our personnel andthe warfighter.”

As a lead systems en-gineer, McCallister man-ages programs designedto provide the warfighterwith real time analysis ofradar performance data. Heleads programmatic effortsthat include managing a

multi-million dollar budgetportfolio, contract require-ments, customer outreachand risk mitigation plan-ning activities.

McCallister also fa-cilitates and promotes theNSWCDD “Lunch and LearnSeries” and numerous tech-nical seminars.

“This stems from theability to motivate and pro-mote teamwork across abroad spectrum of civilianand military personnel toachieve our strategic objec-tives to defend this greatnation in the present andfuture,” he said.

The decorated Army re-servist is a member of theNational Society of BlackEngineers (NSBE) PotomacRiver Professionals, one of

270 NSBE chapters promot-ing professional develop-ment as well as outreach touniversity, high school andjunior high students.

McCallister earned abachelor’s degree in engi-neering physics from Mor-gan State University. He re-ceived a master’s degree insystems engineering fromJohns Hopkins University.McCallister holds DefenseAcquisition University cer-tifications in four commoncore areas to champion theNavy’s technical data col-lection software develop-ment effort in support of theProgram Executive Office forIntegrated Warfare Systems.

For more news fromNSWC Dahlgren, visit www.navy.mil/local/NSWCDD/.

Navy Radar Engineer Receives Blacks inGovernment Meritorious Service Award

Willie McCallister, engineer for NSWCDD.

By John JoyceNSWCDD Public Affairs

A new development inelectromagnetic technologypatented in May of this yearwill impact future militarycapabilities, Navy officialsannounced Aug. 13.

The superconductingstator patent describes a dis-covery that enables a mag-netic flux compression gen-erator to produce an electro-magnetic pulse (EMP).

“Most conventionalmagnetic flux compres-sion generators are explo-

sively driven, dangerousto handle, and limited toone-time use,” said AlbertCorda, a Naval Surface War-fare Center Dahlgren Divi-sion (NSWCDD) physicist.“The novel architecture ofthe generator described inthis patent, however, is notexplosive in nature. It’s in-herently safer to handle andpotentially reusable.”

An EMP is characterizedas a broad band signal witha frequency-power distri-bution ranging from a fewhundred kilohertz to a fewgigahertz. The magnetic fluxcompression generator is

designed to generate a highvoltage pulse output thatcan be incorporated into anEMP generator.

The patent - jointly filedby scientists from NSWCDDin Virginia and NSWC Card-erock Division in Maryland- began as they collaboratedat the Chief of Naval Op-erations Strategic StudiesGroup in 2008.

“The idea originated froma side-bar discussion thatcentered on the utility ofhigh temperature supercon-ducting materials,” said Dr.Jack Price, NSWC Carderockscientist. “These materials -

composed of particular cop-per oxides called cupratesand typically layered on topof a nickel substrate - havevery low resistance at liq-uid nitrogen temperatures.Someone posed a ‘what if’question. We earnestly dis-cussed all the possibilitiesand technical difficultiesand the concept was born.”

The concept resulted in adevice designed to producea short duration, highly lo-calized electromagneticpulse controlled by a super-

NSWC Scientists Patent Innovative ElectromagneticTechnology to Impact Future Navy

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540-653-7336Friday and Saturday: 7 p.m. Showings

Price of ShowsCivilians - $5; AD, Retired, Reserve, FamilyMembers (E7 - above) $4; AD, Reserve, FamilyMembers (E6 - below) - $2.50; Child (6-11) - $2;Child (5 and under) - Free; Tickets for amovieshown in 3-D are an additional $1

Friday, August 22nd, 7 p.m.Planes: Fire and Rescue (3D)*, PG

Saturday, August 23rd, 4 p.m.The Purge - FREE!!, R

Saturday, August 23rd, 7 p.m.The Purge: Anarchy, R

Friday, August 29th, 7 p.m.Lucy, R

Saturday, August 30th, 7 p.m.Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, PG-13

Movie Theater

Dahlgren Special EventsAre you ready for some football?

Whether you’re waiting to watch an always goodmatchup like USC-Stanford or can’t wait for the first evermeeting of Virginia Tech-Ohio State, we’ve got you covered!Join us in the multipurpose room, located inside of Can-nonball Lanes Bowling Center, to watch your favorite col-lege football and NFL teams battle it out on the gridiron.With the NFL Sunday Ticket package, all regular NFL andcollege football season games will be available. For moreinformation, contact Cannonball Lanes at 540-653-7327.

BINGO is coming to NSF Dahlgren this fall!!Be on the lookout for more information. NSF Dahl-

gren plans to host a bingo night once a week starting in thefall. This will be the perfect after work, fun release of energywith your co-workers and friends! Food and beverage (non-alcoholic and adult beverage) will be available for purchase.There will be plenty of cash prizes available to win. Moreinformation is coming soon!

Dahlgren Cannonball Lanes540-653-7327

Youth Learn to BowlSeptember 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eligible patrons

include all children, ages 5 to 12, with base access. Bowl-ing instruction will be provided for those learning to bowl!Please register at Cannonball Lanes. Cost: $7.50 per child,which includes two games and shoes.

Dahlgren Craftech540-653-1730

Beginner’s Lead Stained Glass ClassSeptember 2 - 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. In this four-

night, evening workshop, learn the basics of lead glass andmake your own stained class creation. Cost: $80.00 whichincludes all materials. Please register by August 27th .

Tiffany Stained Glass ClassSeptember 4 - 25 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. In this four-

night, evening workshop, learn the basics of tiffany glasswhich uses a foil technique. Cost: $75.00 which includes allmaterials. Please register by August 29th.

Dahlgren Fitness Center540-653-8580

Dance ClassesSeptember 4 - October 30. Ballet and tap classes for

children ages 6 to 9 will be offered onMonday and Thursdayevenings from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jazz and tap classes for

MWR Highlights

DahlgrenSecond Tour Thrift Store

Second Tour Thrift Store will be closed until Sept. 11and will re-open for regular hours on Sept. 18. Free uni-forms (gently used) for active duty military members areavailable every day on the front porch. The store is locatedat 722 Sampson Rd. and is open on Thursdays from 12:30- 3 p.m. Store profits are donated back to the communityin the form of scholarships for military families who haveserved at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren and support forlocal charities serving King George County.

First Friday Range ToursNaval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

(NSWCDD) Range Operations Center (ROC) is pleasedto announce a revamped First Friday Range Tour opento all civilian employees, military and contractors at NSFDahlgren (no guests, please). The tour will run on the firstFriday of each month from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The focus ofthe tour is to provide participants awareness and insight

of NSWCDD’s dynamic test and evaluation ranges and ca-pabilities. The tour begins at B.997 (Range Control) 2ndfloor conference roomwith a brief introduction and video.Please contact Beverly Reed at 653-7993 or [email protected] to sign up.

NSASP Navy Birthday Ball Benefit Golf TournamentAugust 27 at the Swan Point Yacht and Country Club.

Shotgun start at 9 a.m.; range opens at 8 a.m. Cost: $75.00/per person (includes green fees, prizes, snacks, and lunch).Format: 4 member team,

Captain’s Choice. All proceeds benefit the 2014 NSASPNavy Ball. To register, email [email protected] or [email protected].

NSASP Navy Birthday Ball Tickets now on saleTickets are now available for the 2014 NSASP Navy Ball!

Childcare provided at the Dahlgren CDC 653-4994. Dis-counted rooms available at the Hospitality House: $85/room (includes two free breakfast vouchers). The NavyBall Committee is also seeking volunteers to help supportthe ball. For more information, visit www.navyball.org.Dahlgren School News

Thefirst day of school for students is Tuesday, August 26th(Pre-Kindergarten starts Tuesday, September 2nd) Dahlgren

School Back-to-School night will be Wednesday, September3rd at 5 p.m. As school begins, please be mindful of schoolchildren walking to and from school-- honor all speed limits,be aware at crosswalks and drive on base with care!

Indian Head

“Treasures” Thrift Store Needs Donations!The Indian Head Thrift Store “Treasures” is open on

Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store is located at12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. Donations of gentlyused items are currently being accepted.

T&J Barbeque truck at IH and Stump NeckEnjoy delicious T&J Barbeque at NSF Indian Head on

Wednesdays and Thursdays, from approximately 11 a.m.to 1 p.m., next to the library, and at the NSF Indian HeadStump Neck Annex on Tuesday, from approximately 11a.m. to 1 p.m., next to Building 2195.

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

Base Happenings

youth ages 10 to 18 will be offered onMonday and Thursdayevenings from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Cost: Military, $50;Civilians, $60. Please register by September 2nd.

More Matters - Fruit & Veggie Fear FactorSeptember 2014. Join the Dahlgren MWR Fitness De-

partment every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.for Fruit & Vegetable Fear Factor! The individual who cor-rectly identifies the most fruits or vegetables will win aprize! The Fitness Department will be at the following lo-cations on these dates:

September 3rd, Fitness Center; September 10th, MissileDefense Agency Bldg. 1705 (MDA employees only); Septem-ber 17th, Fitness Center; September 25th, Commissary.

Dahlgren General Library540-653-7474

Storytime at the LibraryEvery Friday at 10 a.m. Join us at the library every

Friday for a story and a craft!

One-on-One Computer HelpSeptember 12 by appointment only. 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 call on the previousFriday to make an appointment for training on the upcom-ing Tuesday.

Dahlgren Liberty Center540-653-7277

Domino’s Pizza NightAugust 26 at 4 p.m. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1-

E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active DutyMilitary. Watch yourfavoritemovies, relax and enjoy FREE pizza!! Formore infor-mation, please contact the Liberty Center at 540-653-7277.

Dahlgren Theater540-653-7336

Movie Sneak Peek - ‘Dolphin Tale 2’September 7 at 2 p.m. The team of people who saved

Winter’s life reassemble in the wake of her surrogate moth-

er’s passing in order to find her a companion so she canremain at the Clearwater Marine Hospital. Be the first tosee this FREE movie sneak peek!

Aquatics Center301-744-4616

Summer Pool Hours Now through Labor DaySummer is not over yet! Enjoy the summer pool hours

while you can. The pool will officially close for the seasonon September 2nd.

Lap Swim (Monday - Friday) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Open Swim (all week) 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Bowling Center301-744-4761

Lunchtime BowlingEvery Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beat the sum-

mer heat and cool off inside with bowling fun on your lunchbreak!

Cosmic BowlingEvery 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 5 p.m.

to 10 p.m. What glows in the dark and is too much fun tomiss? Cosmic bowling at Stars & Strikes Bowling Center!Cost: Military, $2/game and $1 shoe rental; Civilians, $3/game and $1 shoe rental.

Fitness Center301-744-4661

Labor Day 5kSeptember 3 at 11 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to 1st

and 2nd place, male and female finishers. Walkers will starton the original route in reverse. Please register in advanceor before 11 a.m. the morning of the 5k. Participants mustbe at least 10 years of age with parental signature if under 18years of age. Cost: Free for Military, all others, $5.

General Library301-744-4623

One-on-One Computer Help1st Monday of Every Month, by appointment only.

Need help with a certain computer program? Don’t knowwhere to start? Sign up for a 30 minute, one-on-one sessionat the library, to work on whatever you’d like. Please call onthe previous Friday to make an appointment for training onthe upcoming Monday.

Paws for Reading2nd Monday of Every Month from 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sign up for your 15minute appointment to read to and pet afurry friend. Please register at the library, the Friday before,to make your appointment.

Storytime at the Library2nd and 4th Tuesday of Every Month at 10 a.m. Join

us at the library every other Tuesday for a story and a craft!

Liberty Center301-744-4524

3-on-3 Basketball TournamentAugust 27 at 4 p.m. Show off your skills and have fun!

Prizes will be given to the winning team. Please register byAugust 25th.

Monday Night FootballJoin the Liberty Center for all of the Monday night

games! Don’t worry, hours will be extended so you won’tmiss the last quarter!


MWR Highlights continued

OnWednesdays, theDahlgrenUSOhosts a Bible study from11 a.m. to 12 p.m. led by Lt. RandyGibson,Naval Support Activ-ity South Potomac command chaplain.

The Dahlgren USO also offers some exciting monthlyevents for service members and their families. The Dineand Dash Dinner is scheduled on the first Tuesday of everymonth, from 3 to 6 p.m. “Come and join us as we offer a fullmeal to say ‘thank you’ for all you do. Pastmeals have includ-ed fried chicken, lasagna, homemade chilis, chicken stir fryand Sloppy Joe’s, to name a few. Meal is complete with sidedishes, drinks and of course, dessert. Dine and Dash Dinneris open to all active dutymilitary personnel and their families.Come and enjoy!”

Game night is on the third Thursday of every monthstarting at 6 p.m. Prizes include gift baskets and gift cards.

Several special events are also scheduled, including aFamily Game Night, with Back to School Bingo on Aug. 26starting at 6 p.m., a Back to School Brunch for parents onSept. 4 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., and a Volunteer Fair on Sept.11 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Volunteers, of course, are the foundation of the USO andall of the goods and services it provides. Burstion encouragesanyone interested in giving back to the military communityto contact her and learn how they can help.

Burstion would like to expand those activities with thehelp of new volunteers. Some ideas for new events are bookclubs, coffee and tea breaks, arts and crafts, and Pinterestprojects. “I would love to bring more people in,” she said.“Giving back to our service members is very rewarding.”

Anyone interested in learning more about USO events,creating new events or volunteering at the Dahlgren USOshould call (540) 663-2360 or email [email protected].

USO:Continued from page 1

By Andrew Revelos

This year’s Feds Feed Families campaign is well under-way and food donations are sought from Naval SupportFacilities Dahlgren and Indian Head. With less than twoweeks left in this year’s campaign, the collection numbersare sharply down compared to last year, when more than33,000 pounds were collected from the installations.

“Food collected is used to stock the base food pantry fordistribution through the Fleet Family Support Center andthe Navy Marine Corps Relief Society,” said Lt. Randy Gib-son, Naval Support Activity South Potomac command chap-lain. “Food is also distributed through the USO and given tolocal charities such as the Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantryand Community Kitchen in King George County.”

Sailors, Marines, military families and needy localcitizens have all benefit from the generous donations ofNSASP-based personnel in the past. Similar donations areneeded to keep up those good deeds.

Those wishing to contribute to the Feds Feed Familiescampaign are encouraged to drop off non-perishable fooditems to the Dahlgren Chapel foyer and office foyer from7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. At IndianHead, donations may be brought to the USO from 9 a.m. to2 p.m., Monday through Friday . The Feds Feeds Familiescampaign ends Aug. 27.

Feds Feed Familiesseeking food donations

Dahlgren Schoolstudents pack their bags

Children about the begintheir school year got ahead start from Lincoln Mili-tary Housing, which provid-ed school supplies, back-packs and perhaps mostimportantly, ice creamduring a special event atNaval Support FacilityDahlgren on Aug. 15. Thechildren begin their classesat Dahlgren School on Aug.26; Pre-Kindergarten beginsSept. 2. Thanks to LincolnMilitary Housing for spon-soring this event!

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For more information on volunteering for the local Honor Flight program,visit facebook.com/honorflightdca or honorflightcr.org

Area military families are invited to join the DCMilitary Family Life staff in honoring our World War II veterans on

Saturday, September 13.

There are 2 separate groups arriving into Reagan National Airport on September 13, and there are several ways you can participatethroughout the day:

Group 1:• Welcome 90 veterans at the US Airways, Terminal A at 10:02am to salute and cheer their arrival.• Salute these veterans as they visit the World War II Memorial on the National Mall from 2:30pm – 3:45pm.• At the end of the day, you can help bid farewell after their full day of touring as they return to Reagan National Airport at 6:30pm.

Group 2:• Welcome 25 veterans at the AirTran Airways, Terminal C at 11:05am to salute and cheer their arrival.• Salute these veterans as they visit the World War II Memorial on the National Mall from 12:30pm – 1:30pm.• At the end of the day, you can help bid farewell after their full day of touring as they return to ReaganNational Airport at 6:30pm.

Look for a special pullout banner in the August 15th issue of DCMilitary Family Life, or visit

DCMilitary.com/honorflight to download a special welcome banner to customize and hold as you greetour veterans. Our photographers will be on hand to snap a photo of your family with your personalbanner for future publication.

Help DC Military Family Life and Comprint honor our veterans and meet other military families whileyou are volunteering. It will be the perfect way to spend a Saturday in D.C.


conducting stator that also enables multipleactivations of the flux compression generator.

“The architecture provides elements ofscalability and control not possible withconventional magnetic flux compressiongenerator designs,” said Corda.

Conventional magnetic flux compressiongenerators have been in existence since the1950s with initial work for the United Statesbeing carried out at Los Alamos, N.M. Now,much smaller generators featuring high pow-er pulseswith very fast rise times canbemade.

“The proposed superconducting statoris potentially practical and affordable giventhe commercial availability of high temper-ature superconductormaterials that operateat liquid-nitrogen temperature,” said Price.

Military and industrial applications de-pend on the output configuration but canrange from theproductionof broadband radiofrequency transmissions to the rapid accelera-

tionof physicalmechanisms tohigh velocities.“Each of the warfare center divisions has

particular mission areas of expertise,” saidBlaise Corbett, of the NSWCDD EMP Assess-ment Group. “Dahlgren has a long historyand expertise in pulsed power systems andapplications. Carderock has expertise inhigh temperature superconducting (HTS)materials and applications evidenced bytheir development of a HTS degaussing sys-tem and motor.”

The patent’s inventors included Priceand Dr. Y. Dan Agassi from NSWC Carder-ock Division in addition to Corda, Corbett,and Dr. Walter Sessions from NSWC Dahl-gren Division.

“Our leadership encourages collabora-tion between the warfare center divisionswhen synergies exist that can be effectivelyleveraged to benefit the Navy,” said Corbett.“This is only one of a number of collabora-tions between scientists at Dahlgren andCarderock. Ongoing collaborative effortscan be expected to yield other novel andinnovative concepts focused on the Navy’sneeds in the months and years ahead.”

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about the history of the rate, starting withthe first Navy use of the term “Chief” in 1776and the official establishment of the rank in1893. The spouses also learned about theCPO Guiding Principles-such as profes-sionalism, competence and integrity-andthe Navy core values of honor, courage andcommitment.

“We look back on everything we’ve donein the last 121 years,” said Tillman. “Wemeasure ourselves by the success of ourSailors.”

Other enlisted leaders expanded onimportance of CPOs to the Navy and thenation, the records of which are foundthroughout U.S. Navy history. One examplethey cited was John Finn, whose heroismduring the attack on Pearl Harbor inspiresSailors today.

Finn, then a CPO, woke up with his

wife to the sound of Japanese bombingand strafing at Naval Air Station KaneoheBay. He drove to the station and manneda machine gun for hours. Though Finn re-ceived some 21 injuries during the fight,he continued firing at Japanese aircraft.For his leadership and courage, Finn re-ceived the Medal of Honor. The selecteeswill be following in the footsteps of giantslike Finn.

“We’re the largest fellowship of brothersand sisters in the world,” said GMCM JasonGurley, assigned to the Center for SurfaceCombat Systems (CSCS). “We’re the back-bone of the Navy.”

Presenters continued discussing the newleadership roles the selectees, and by exten-sion their spouses, will soon encounter overpastries and coffee. Above all, the selecteespouses were thanked for their own servicein welcomed into their new CPO family.

“If you have any questions at all, pleasedon’t hesitate to contact us,” said Gurley.

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