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VOLUME 70, NUMBER 22 Celebrating 70 years of community partnership June 6, 2013

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND

By Donna CipolloniTester staff writer

The Naval Air StationPatuxent River Port Opera-tions recently accepted de-livery of its new all-alumi-num, 30-foot rapid responseoil skimmer, replacing itsformer 20-year-old model.“Technology changes a

lot in 20 years and you get abetter product,” explainedAviation Machinist MateChief Thomas Glasl. “That’swhat we have now.”Unlike the old one-en-

gine boat, the new skimmer,which arrived May 22, has

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Engineman 1st ClassWalter Williams, left, andBoatswain’sMate 2nd Class Andrea Bloomfield havebeen training on the new 30-foot rapid response oilskimmer, getting used to its handling and hydraulics.

Port Ops gets response skimmer

By Andrea HeinNaval Air Warfare CenterAircraft DivisionCommunications Support

It can strike without warning,robbing a pilot of the ability tothink clearly or react as he or sheflies through the air at supersonicspeeds.“I was gasping for air and got

a little light headed,” said Lt. PatBookey, a pilot assigned to Air Testand Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23.“It was pretty eye-opening be-cause my symptoms don’t reallypresent themselves gradually andmy blood oxygen level gets prettylow before I actually know it ishappening. The symptoms hit mepretty hard.”The culprit was hypoxia, more

commonly known as oxygen de-privation, and symptom recogni-tion is key to combating its disas-trous effects, which can include adecrease in mental performance,delayed response time, dimin-ished basic motor skills and lossof consciousness.Bookey was one of several F/A-

18 pilots who participated in atraining event April 16 that com-bined Naval Air Systems Com-mand’s Manned Flight Simulator(MFS) with a Reduced Oxygen

Breathing Device (ROBD) simula-tor. The purpose was to show pi-lots what hypoxia really feels likein the cockpit during task-heavyexercises and to emphasize whatlife-saving steps they should takeif it strikes — accessing the emer-gency oxygen supply and landingthe aircraft.“When a pilot’s workload is

very high, the ability to identifyhypoxia symptoms is reduced,”said Marine Corps Maj. Tobias vanEsselstyn, VX-23 director of safetyand standardization. “We com-bined the ROBD with a high fidel-ity [realistic] simulator, put F/A-18pilots in their own environment,gave them a task that is very hardto do and got them hypoxic at thesame time.”With traditional hypoxia train-

ing, a pilot uses an ROBD whileflying a simulator at a computer.While informative, this approachdoes not require the same work-load experienced during flightand results in a higher awarenessof symptoms such as light-head-edness or reduced motor control.The new combined training de-mands much more of the pilot’sattention and delays the aware-ness of hypoxia symptoms, creat-ing a more realistic environment.Lt. Cmdr. Corey Little, an aero-

medical safety officer for NavalTest Wing Atlantic, oversaw thetraining and recorded each pilot’sspecific symptoms.“It is good to see based on body

type, physical makeup and physi-

cal fitness levels how each indi-vidual responds to a decrementin oxygen,” Little said. “By doingthe hypoxia training in conjunc-tion with a very labor-intensive ortask-intensive flight simulation, it

allows them to get further into thehypoxia training and really feel thefull effects of that lack of oxygen.”

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Marine Corps Maj. Kevin Ryan undergoes oxygen deprivation training while operatingNaval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division’s Manned Flight Simulator at Naval Air StationPatuxent River.

NAVAIR pilots learn to take a breathSimulator training mimics oxygendeprivation for aviators

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Courtesy of AirTest and EvaluationSquadron (VX) 1

Cadets and senior mem-bers from the St. Mary’sCounty composite Civil AirPatrol (CAP) Squadron tooka trip back in time, revisit-ing its historical linkage withAnti-Submarine Warfare,during a stop at Air Test andEvaluation Squadron (VX) 1on May 11.

Met by VX-1 ExecutiveOfficer Capt. Wade Turvold,Col. Larry Trick, command-er of St. Mary’s CompositeSquadron, and his group ofcadets and senior memberstoured the P-8A PoseidonMulti-Mission Aircraft, theNavy’s replacement for theP-3C Orion submarine hunt-er and Intelligence, Surveil-lance and Reconnaissanceaircraft.

“Seeing these young CivilAir Patrol cadets is seeingour future,” Turvold saidabout the visit. “This superbprogram is enriching ournation’s rich aviation heri-tage, investing in the nextgeneration of leaders, andbuilding good citizens. I wasimpressed at how knowl-edgeable these young menand women were of what wedo at VX-1 and how involvedthey are in the SouthernMaryland and NAS PatuxentRiver communities.”

The visit was facilitated

by Royal Air Force MasterAircrew Ken Young, who isa member of CAP and VX-1.

Young ensured the cadetsand senior members weregiven the VIP treatment witha near one-on-one guidedtutorial of the aircraft by afull mission crew.

“Our Royal Air Force per-sonnel add an importantinternational dimensionto the discussion,” Turvoldsaid. “This was a great visitfor all involved and we lookforward to the next one.”

CAP continues its “longand meritorious history” as-sociated with World War IIand Anti-Submarine War-fare in particular, Youngsaid.

Formed one week priorto the Japanese attack onPearl Harbor, thousands ofvolunteer members wenton to perform critical war-time missions. The Civil AirPatrol logged more than500,000 flying hours, sunktwo enemy submarines andsaved hundreds of crash vic-tims during World War II.

“CAP continues to pro-vide valuable services toboth local and nationalagencies incorporatingthree primary mission areas:aerospace education, cadetprograms and emergencyservices,” Young said. “Withthis in mind, it seemedcompletely appropriate toorganize a visit between twoorganizations that share a

commonalty in history, mu-tual application of advancedaerospace technologies andpersonal development of itspeople.”

With power on the air-craft, the visitors were ableto view the advanced glass

cockpit multi-function dis-plays and get a real feel forthe pilots job on the flightdeck.

An exploration of thecabin area demonstratedthe ergonomics of the mis-sion systems, visual look out

stations, galley, additionalseating and sonobuoy ord-nance areas.

With the sun shining, awalk around the exterior ofthe Poseidon enabled thevisitors to acknowledge thechange from the P-3’s four

turboprops to the P-8’s twoturbofan engines and sleekdesign.

The group was also privyto a bonus view of VX-1’shelicopters, MH-60R andMH-60S, and its resident P-3aircraft.

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Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 hosts St. Mary’s County Civil Air Patrol cadets and seniormembers May 11, giving the group an inside look at the advanced aerospace technologies used intoday’s aircraft.

St. Mary’s CAP revisits anti-submarine warfare ties

By Jamie CosgroveProgram ExecutiveOffice UnmannedAviation and StrikeWeapons Public

PALMDALE, Calif. — TheNavy’s newest unmannedIntelligence, Surveillanceand Reconnaissance (ISR)aircraft platform, theMQ-4CTriton Unmanned AircraftSystem (UAS), completedits first flight from Palmdale,Calif., May 22, marking thestart of tests that will vali-date the Northrop Grum-man-built system for futurefleet operations.

During the 80-minuteflight in restricted airspace,the MQ-4C Triton un-manned aircraft, controlledby ground-based Navy andNorthrop Grumman per-sonnel, reached 20,000 feetaltitude.

“This flight representsa significant milestone forthe Triton team,” said RearAdm. Mat Winter, who leadsthe Program Executive Of-fice for Unmanned Aviationand Strike Weapons at Na-val Air Systems Command

in Naval Air Station Patux-ent River. “The work theyhave done and will continueto do is critical to the futureof naval aviation, particu-larly to our maritime patroland reconnaissance com-munity.”

The MQ-4C Triton pro-vides the fleet with a game-changing persistent mari-time and littoral ISR datacollection and dissemina-tion capability, said Winter.It will be a key componentof the Navy’s Maritime Pa-trol and ReconnaissanceForce family of systems.

As an adjunct to themanned P-8A Poseidon,the MQ-4C Triton will be amajor part of the military’ssurveillance strategy for theAsia and Pacific regions.The Triton will fly missions

for 24 hours at altitudesgreater than 10 miles, al-lowing the system to moni-tor 2,000 nautical miles ofocean and littoral areas ata time.

The P-8A Poseidon is theNavy’s new multi-missionmaritime aircraft being builtto replace the P-3C Orionlong-range anti-submarinewarfare aircraft.

“When operational, theMQ-4C will complementour manned P-8 becauseit can fly for long periods,transmit its information inreal-time to units in the airand on ground, as well asuse less resources than pre-vious surveillance aircraft,”said Rear Adm. Sean Buck,Patrol and ReconnaissanceGroup commander, whoalso witnessed the May 22

flight. “Triton will bring anunprecedented ISR capabil-ity to the warfighter.”

The MQ-4C Triton UASwill be based at five loca-tions around the globe.Triton operators will dis-seminate data in real-timeto fleet units to support sur-face warfare, intelligence

operations, strike warfareand search and rescue

“Our goal is to maturethe Triton UAS before sup-porting the Navy’s maritimeISR mission,” said Capt. JimHoke, program manager forthe Persistent Maritime UASoffice (PMA-262), whichoversees the Triton pro-

gram. “The data we collectthe next few years is essen-tial to certify the system foroperational use.”

Flight tests will continuein California for the nextseveral months before theteam transitions the aircraftto Patuxent River in the fall.

Navy Triton Unmanned Aircraft System completes first flight

Courtesy photo by Northrop Grumman

The U.S. Navy’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned air vehicle takes to the skies for itsinitial flight from Northrop Grumman’s facility in Palmdale, Calif., on May 22.

See theMQ-4C Triton unmanned air vehiclein its initial flight from Palmdale, Calif., onthe Naval Air Station Command’s YouTubechannel at http://youtu.be/FMyH9UkHz2I

By Annalise KenneyNaval Air StationPatuxent RiverPublic Affairs Intern

Lt. Joey Ann Lonjers be-came the first Staff JudgeAdvocate for Naval Air Sta-tion Patuxent River in nearly10 years when she checkedonboard in April.

Lonjers has also steppedinto the role of legal as-sistance attorney, offeringlegal assistance to militarymembers, a role previouslyhandled by a Reservist oractive-duty judge advocatefrom the Navy Yard in Wash-ington, D.C.

“There is definitely aneed for a member of the[Judge Advocate General’sCorps] on the installation,”Lonjers said. “I’ve been verybusy since I reported. Thereis never a dull moment.”

Because a member ofthe JAGC has not been sta-tioned at Pax River for a de-cade before Lonjers’ arrival,she said she intends to provethe necessity of having read-ily available legal assistance

on station.She said she wants to en-

sure the needs of those re-quiring legal assistance arebeing met and that she isavailable to do so.

“I try to be as approach-able as possible as a SJA andas a legal assistance attor-ney,” she said. “I want peo-ple to know that I’m here tohelp, to do legal assistanceappointments.”

Lonjers will be offeringlegal assistance appoint-ments once a week for ac-tive-duty and retired servicemembers and their depen-dents. Legal assistance ser-vices are also available forsome Reservists.

Lonjers’ staff judge advo-cate position also falls underthe “JAG Corps umbrella,”which includes military at-torneys and paralegals in theU.S Navy serving in a varietyof capacities. As SJA, Lon-jers provides legal advice tothe NAS command, but sheworks with the entire instal-lation on day-to-day work.

“Anyone working on aproject that may have a red-flag legal issue can come to

me and we can run throughall the potential legal is-sues,” Lonjers said.

Legal issues Lonjers en-counters vary from seem-ingly mundane ethics issuesto more severe matters ofmilitary justice. For exam-ple, Lonjers said she may beasked about the legal impli-cations of a charity event be-ing held on the installationor she may have to advisethe commander on execut-ing non-judicial punish-ment.

“This is my first tour serv-ing in the role of staff judgeadvocate. This job is teach-ing me a lot of the funda-mentals that I need to be asuccessful staff judge ad-vocate long-term,” Lonjerssaid.

Lonjers’ first military as-signment was in the NavalLegal Service Office South-west in San Diego, servingas a legal assistance attor-ney, assistant departmenthead and eventually depart-ment head. Lonjers was rec-ognized as the Naval LegalService Command’s LegalAssistance Attorney of the

Year in 2012.Lonjers attended the

University of California,Hastings College of the Law.She had always wanted toenter government work, sowhen JAGC recruiters visitedcampus in her third year oflaw school, she jumped atthe chance to enter the JAGCorps. She was commis-sioned in March 2010 andgraduated Officer Develop-ment School and Naval Jus-tice School in 2010 and 2011,respectively.

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U.S. Navy photo by Annalise Kenney

Lt. Joey Ann Lonjers

NAS gets first Staff Judge Advocate,Legal Assistance Attorney in 10 years

By Capt. Ben ShevchukNAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer

Is your morning commute difficult? Do you feel stressedeven before you’ve made it to the office in the morning?

Some people assume that driving to work faster thanthe speed limit can improve things by shortening the trip.However, speeding exposes everyone to unnecessary riskand can make your drive much tougher than it has to be.

Here are a few recommendations I picked up from LeoBabauta, a simplicity blogger and author who writes (ZenHabits,) a Top 25 blog.

While there are many ways to simplify your morningroutine, I encourage you to consider these top five reasonsbefore speeding on NAS Pax River or anywhere.

1. Save gas. While driving less or using a fuel-efficientvehicle are the best ways to save gas, avoiding excessiveidling, gradually accelerating and decelerating, and driv-ing slower also tops the list. Driving unnecessarily fast isexpense because it wastes gas. Visit www.edmunds.com/fuel-economy/we-test-the-tips.html.

2. Protect lives. Driving fast can kill people, includingthe driver.

The naval air station has several 25 mph zones where pe-destrians regularly cross the road. Faster driving gives youless time to respond to something in your path, and even afraction of a second can mean the difference between lifeand death. There are neighborhoods on base and we don’twant to suffer this statistic: traffic is the biggest single killer

From the CO:

Ways to drivedown stress

On base:Gate 1 Pass Office Closure

Beginning July 8 the Pass Office located at Gate 1 willbe closed due to manning constraints caused by the hiringfreeze and furlough. It is unknown at this time when theGate 1 Pass Office will be reopened.

Did you know: Flight Suits and Flight JacketsService members are not authorized to wear a flight suit

inside the National Capital Beltway unless he or she is in aflight status or engaged in duties in direct support of flightoperations. The Navy’s standard uniform policy regarding thewear of flight suits applies to areas outside of the beltway.

The brown leather flight jacket is the only authorizedflight jacket to be worn outside of flight line areas whendressed in a flight suit.

Navy 311 At Your ServiceGot a question? Get an answer. NAVY 311 is a single point

of entry to access help desk support across the Navy — andno topic is off limits. Ask NAVY 311 about systems, equip-ment, training, facilities, career, information technology,medical, logistics and more. Whether you’re at sea, in port,on duty or liberty, NAVY 311 is available 24/7. Call 855-NAVY-311 (1-855-628-9311), visit www.Navy311.navy.milor email [email protected].

Don’t Be Blown Away This Hurricane SeasonThe Atlantic Hurricane Season runs through Nov. 30. As

part of the Navy community, you have a role in planning foremergencies — preparedness empowers you. It saves lives,property and time. Ready Navy is an emergency prepared-ness program created for you, the Navy community, to in-crease the ability of every person and family on or near Navyinstallations to meet today’s challenges head on and planand prepare for all types of hazards and natural disasters.Be Ready by visiting www.Ready.Navy.mil.

Construction Impacts Buse Road TrafficBeginning Monday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.As early as Monday, contractor work near Buse Rd in

vicinity of the Naval Health Facility and building 2272 willimpact one lane of north bound traffic daily. Traffic flowin both directions will remain open throughout the projectand signboards, traffic cones and signal flags will be em-ployed as necessary. Follow all posted signs and warnings,and transit the construction area with caution. Schedulecompletion date is Aug. 2. For more information, contactthe Construction Project Manager, Lt. John Casilio, at 301-757-4855.

Kids’ Fishing DerbySaturday, 9 a.m. to noonLOX Farm Pond at the corner of Tate and Buse roadsThe NAS Pax River Kids’ Fishing derby is a free catch and

release event for youths ages 15 and younger whose parent/guardian has base access. Youths must be accompanied byan adult. Limited to 45 children, so register early. Forms areavailable at the front porch of the Mattapany Rod and GunClub Lodge across the street from the Skeet range. This is aMaryland “Free Fishing” day, so no fishing license or basepermit is required. Prizes are awarded at the event for larg-est fish in age groups 13-15, 9-11, and 8 and younger, andfor youngest child to catch a fish. Hotdogs, chips, and drinksavailable for all participants. Contact Van Marks at 240-925-2188 or Chris Tyson at 301-247-5044.

Cedar Point Ladies Golf Association InvitationalJune 18, 9 a.m. shotgun startCedar Point Golf CourseThis four-lady Captain’s Choice scramble. A continental

breakfast starts at 8 a.m. Entry fee is $65 which includes acart and greens fees for 18-holes of golf. Make checks pay-able to CPLGA. Mulligans are four for $20, and a 6-footputting string is $10. Lunch and prizes available. Proceedsbenefit the Fisher House Foundation. For more informationand for an entry form, call the CPLGA Chairman at 301-481-9655, [email protected] or visit the CPLGA Facebookpage.

DAV Assistance on baseThursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,Fleet and Family Support CenterEach Thursday, members of the Disabled American Veter-

ans St. Mary’s Chapter #26 are at the Fleet and Family Support

Center to assist active-duty military and veterans in complet-ing Veterans Administration forms for obtain VA benefits. Callthe FFSC at 301-342-4911 to schedule an appointment.

Where’s Gnorman?Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the

gnome. Be the first to call in his location and receive oneCenter Stage Theater movie ticket; good for any CenterStage movie. The same person cannot win more than oncea month. Last week’s winner was Brittany Teig. Calls areonly accepted between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Callthe Tester staff at 301-342-4163.

Off base:Air and Sea Silent Art Auction

Thursday, 5-8 p.m.Patuxent River Naval Air MuseumArtists of all ages, including donations from famous lo-

cal artists, have donated their work to help build a strongerPatuxent River Naval Air Museum by participating in thefirst Air and Sea Silent Art Auction. The theme of this auc-tion is to create a visual message of anything related to theroles that air and sea play in the life of St. Mary’s County.All art purchases are tax-deductible. For more information,contact Barbara Ives at 240-925-4416.

Youth Aviation Ground SchoolJune 19-July 2Volunteer pilots will teach participants the information

they need to know to pass the sport pilot written exam for apilot’s license. This class is for youths ages 15 and older andschool teachers. Cost is $75. Register and get more informa-tion at www.aviation.cc.

St. Mary’s County Summer CampsSpace remains available for St. Mary’s County’s 2013

Summer Camps. St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parksoffers a variety of full and half-day summer camps forchildren and youths ages 3½-12 at locations around thecounty. Parents can register their children online at www.stmarysmd.com and click Recreate, in person at the Rec-reation and Parks office in Leonardtown or by mail to P.O.Box 653 Leonardtown, MD 20650. For more information call301-475-4200 ext. 1800 or 1801.

News briefsSee CO, Page 14

Classes are open to active-duty and retired military, andReservists. All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Sup-

port Center unless otherwise noted. To register for any classand for more information, call 301-342-4911.

Financial Counseling ServicesThe Personal Financial Educator at FFSC can help you

and your family work towards managing your finances, re-solve financial problems and reach long-term goals — get-ting an education, buying a home, retirement. FinancialEducator services are available to active-duty and retiredmilitary and family members. To make an appointmentwith a Financial Counselor, call 301-342-5442.

New Spouse OrientationToday, noon to 3 p.m.New and not so new military spouses can learn how to

make their military time more successful and enjoyable.Topics covered include: understanding military languageand customs, benefits and entitlements and culture of themilitary family.

Playgroup at Glenn Forest Community CenterThursdays, 10-11 a.m.Moms, dads and caregivers are invited to bring their

children for free playtime at the Glenn Forest CommunityCenter.

Anger Management (three, two-hour sessions)June 16, 23, 30, 2-4 p.m.Anger is a basic emotion. Join this three session work-

shop to gain a better understanding of anger and how toskillfully express and manage anger in an effective way.

Taking the Mystery Out of Retirement PlanningJune 19, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Retirement planning isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach.

Each individual requires a different retirement planningstrategy. This workshop offers retirement planning tips tohelp during various stages of anyone’s life.


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Commentary by Janet MoodyEmployee Assistance Program counselor

It can be a sizable challenge to keep your professionalduties on track while also dealing with personal responsi-bilities and concerns. And it’s during times such as thesewhen it’s important to have access to resources that canprovide you support and sound guidance, just what theEmployee Assistance Program is here to do.

The EAP offers free short-term counseling for federalcivilian employees at Naval Air Systems Command Patux-ent River. There is no cost to the employee or their familyfor using EAP services; it is a free benefit paid for by theiremployer.

What services does the EAP provide?Counseling

A primary service the EAP provides is counseling.EAPcounselors are available to help employees and their fami-lies with various issues or concerns. Some of the most fre-quently talked about problems include marital conflict,relationship issues, parenting concerns, depression, grief,anxiety, alcohol abuse, job stress and conflict with co-work-ers or supervisors.Consultation to Supervisors and Managers

Another main service of the EAP is consultation. Manysupervisors and managers call an EAP counselor becausethey have concerns about an employee and want to knowhow to better assist that employee. Employees may be deal-ing with personal or work-related issues that are creating alot of stress for them. Some employees may be dealing withpersonal issues that are affecting their job attendance, pro-ductivity, and morale. As a mental health professional, theEAP counselor is qualified to address the personal and emo-tional issues which may be affecting an employee’s perfor-mance or conduct at work. The EAP is a voluntary programand information is kept strictly confidential within programguidelines.

EAP OrientationsNew DOD civilians receive information about the ser-

vices offered through the EAP as part of their welcomepacket provided by the Total Force Strategy and Manage-ment Department, formerly the Human Resource Office.Occasionally, managers also call an EAP counselor and askthe counselor come to an office staff meeting and talk aboutEAP services.Supervisory EAP Orientation

An EAP orientation for supervisors and team leaders isprovided as part of the Introduction to Personnel Manage-ment Class through the Total Force Department. This ori-entation can also be provided to supervisors or managerswho want to knowmore about how EAP can help to supportthem and their employees.Health and Wellness Presentations

Some managers call an EAP counselor because theywould like to have a presentation on a specific health andwellness topic. The EAP provides a variety of presentationson topics such as stress management, suicide awareness,dealing with conflict, angermanagement and effective com-munication.Crisis and Grief Management

Sometimes a tragedy occurs or an employee dies andothers are grieving the death of an employee. The EAP canbe called upon to provide individual or group grief consul-tations as needed for co-workers.

EAP Financial and Legal ServicesDOD civilians can call 800-222-0364 to speak with a fi-

nancial consultant and discuss various concerns such asdebt reduction, money management, investment strategiesand retirement planning.

Calling this 800 number can also put the employee intouch with a licensed attorney to discuss concerns such asidentify theft, living wills, health care power of attorney,divorce, child custody and real estate matters. Discountedrates for additional services and office visits with a partici-pating attorney are available.

Additionally, www.FOH4You.com, the FOH/EAP web-site, offers online EAP orientations to employees and su-pervisors, webinars, and it holds a vast library of articles ontopics such asmoneymanagement, stress management andconflict resolution.

Who can use the EAP?All DOD civilians at NAS Patuxent River and their family

members are eligible to use the program.Are the counseling sessions confidential?

Yes, the EAP is confidential in accordance with both stateand federal laws. All information shared by the employee iskept strictly confidential. Only in circumstances where thesafety and security of an individual or others is in danger,would the appropriate authorities need to be notified.How many counseling sessions can one have?

Employees and their family members can have up to sixcounseling sessions, per problem, per year. If six sessionsdoes not seem sufficient to deal with a particular problem,the EAP counselor may recommend seeking further coun-seling in the community. For example, depending upon aperson’s situation, it may be recommended that a personmeet with a psychiatrist for medication management, asubstance abuse counselor for substance abuse treatment,or a mental health therapist for mental health treatment.

Where is the EAP office?Naval Air Systems Command employees:

The EAP office is located in the Frank Knox Building,building 2189. Contact Janet Moody at 301-757-1868 week-days.Naval District Washington employees:

The EAP office is located at the Navy Yard inWashington,D.C. Contact Kathy Castelo at 202-685-9629 or by email atkatherine.castelo.ctr(at)navy.mil.

For after-hours assistance, call the National Service Cen-ter at 800-222-0364 (1-888-262-7848 TTY) to speak with anEAP counselor 24/7.

Employee Assistance Program: HelpingDOD civilians through furlough troubles

By Paula A. PaigeProgram Management(AIR 1.0) Public Affairs

Naval Air Systems Command’sspeed mentoring events aren’t somuch about finding your vocation-al soul mate; they’re more aboutfinding your professional soul.

Launched nearly a year ago bythe command’s National Mentor-ing Team, the activity was inspiredby “speed dating,” the popularmatchmaking rage where singlesare introduced in a series of shortmeetings. The “date” ends whenthe organizer rings a bell after aset amount of time and the par-ticipants move to the next person.

The latest speed mentoring ac-tivity was hosted by the PrincipalDeputy and Program Manager Fo-rumMay 22 in Building 1489 at Na-val Air Station Patuxent River. Theexperience offered more than 20attendees 9-minute sessions with12 mentors who focused on help-ing them solve a pressing problem.

Organizers said the intent ofspeed mentoring isn’t to “click” in9 minutes, but to whet the work-force’s appetite for what a goodmentor-mentee relationship cando for one’s career.

We met mentor Todd Balazs,deputy assistant commander forLogistics and Industrial Operations(AIR 6.0A), and mentee Bruce Jack-son, from the Maritime Patrol andReconnaissance Aircraft ProgramOffice (PMA-290). Jackson is the P-3principal deputy aircraft programmanager for Logistics. The twoagreed to share their experience.

PAIGE: Why did you sign up forthis speed mentoring event?BALAZS: I look forward to these

events. They provide me with anopportunity to meet many of thetalented members of the work-force and offer advice to supporttheir career path and goals. Theseevents also give me strong insightinto what’s on the mind of ourworkforce and how I can do a bet-ter job as a leader in NAVAIR to

eliminate barriers to speed to thefleet and improve affordability andquality of life.JACKSON: I signed up to gain

more knowledge and discover ca-reer growth, promotion and per-sonal development opportunities,as well as to share the value ofspeed mentoring with my fellowemployees and subordinates.

PAIGE: Did you come to thisevent with preconceived notionsabout speed mentoring?BALAZS: Since I have done

several speed mentoring events,I knew what to expect, but eachtime, I learn something new fromthe workforce.JACKSON: I had some precon-

ceived notions, but I wanted toexperience the process for myself.

PAIGE: What was your initial re-action uponmeeting your mentor?

JACKSON: Although they weresenior-level managers, they wereextremely pleasant, easily ap-proachable and willing to provideassistance and obtainable goals.

PAIGE: Each employee wasasked to come prepared with atleast threementoring topics to dis-cuss with the mentors. What wereyour topics?JACKSON: My topics were:

What leadership developmenttraining/programs would yourecommend for career develop-ment? What impact would stayingin a program office for more thanseven years have on one’s careerdevelopment? If you are certifiedin a particular discipline, shouldyou look to pursue another disci-pline to increase your promotionopportunities?PAIGE: Were you able to ad-

dress the mentee’s major con-cerns/topics?BALAZS: Each mentee has

something different on his or hermind. I encouraged them to usethis forum as a means to gain dif-ferent perspectives on the sametopic.

PAIGE: Was this a valuable ex-perience for you professionally?Do you think nine minutes wassufficient time to receive profes-sional feedback? Would you try itagain?JACKSON: It was most benefi-

cial! Nine minutes was not ampletime. Perhaps if the number ofmentor stations was reduced toeight to 10, from 12, it would haveallowed more time to be spentwith each mentor.

PAIGE: Did the mentee seemopen to your advice?BALAZS: Yes. Each mentee was

really open to listening to my ad-vice — on training programs, dif-ferent positions and selecting a

mentor.

PAIGE: How would you ratethis speed mentoring session ona scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being veryinformative and successful?BALAZS: I would clearly rate it

a 5. This was an outstanding event.JACKSON: I would rate it a 4.

PAIGE: Do you think you madea professional connection thatcould extend beyond this “speed”event?JACKSON: Definitely!

For more information aboutupcoming speed mentoringevents, contact Donna Belcher,NAVAIR Mentorship Programmanager, at [email protected]. Visit the online iMentor tool athttps://mynavair.navair.navy.mil/mentoring.

Naval Air Warfare Center Air-craft Division Public Affairs internShannon Slaughter contributed tothis report.

Outdoor Pool OpensJune 15The Outdoor Pool opens for the summer season and the

Indoor Pool closes until Sept.3. The Outdoor Pool closesSept. 2.Outdoor Pool hours:Fitness Swim: 6-9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdaysRecreational and Fitness Swim:Noon to 6 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and holidays

NRC SolomonsCall 410-286-8047 for more information.Movie in the Park at NRC SolomonsSaturday, 9 p.m.Bring a lawn chair and movie snacks to Lighthouse Park,

next to the swimming pools, for an evening of family enter-tainment. All movies are Rated G, PG or PG-13.

Just Dance at NRC SolomonsJune 22, 8-10 p.m.Lighthouse ParkBring the whole family for dancing under the stars.

Dive-in TheaterJune 16, 7:30 p.m.Take a dip in the pool from 7:30-9 p.m. followed by Ice

Age-Continental Drift starting at 9 p.m.; “floating only” dur-ing the film.

Outdoor Film Fest at NRC SolomonsJune 17-20, 9 p.m.Lighthouse ParkFour nights of “Pixar’s Greatest Hits:” Cars, Finding

Nemo, Monsters Inc., and Up shown at the outdoor screenat Lighthouse Park. Each series features a different theme.

River’s Edge Catering and Conference CenterCall 301-342-3656 for more informationRum Tasting at the Midway BarJune 13, 4-7 p.m.Sample three varieties of rum, savoring their exotic Ca-

ribbean flavor and maybe even learn a thing or two. Costis $5. The Midway Bar is located at the West Basin Marina.

Father’s Day Brunch at the River’s EdgeJune 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Bring dad to enjoy carved barbecue beef brisket, fried

potato wedges, pancakes, bacon, eggs, sausage, fresh fruits,salads and desserts. Cost is $14.95 for adults; $9.95 foryouths ages 6-16; and $3 for children ages 3-5.

Liberty ProgramsFor more information, call 301-342-3565.Bowling with LibertyJune 10, 6-9 p.m.Join Liberty at the Bowling Center and three hours of all-

you-can-bowl cosmic bowling for $4; price includes shoes.Open to all E1-E6 single and unaccompanied active-dutymilitary and one guest age 18 or older.


U.S. Navy photos by Paula A. Paige

Mentee Bruce Jackson, left, with mentor Todd Balazs ata NAVAIR speed mentoring event held May 22 in Building1489. Balazs is the deputy assistant commander for Logis-tics and Industrial Operations (AIR 6.0A); Jackson is the P-3principal deputy aircraft program manager for Logistics andis assigned to the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Air-craft Program Office (PMA-290).

Todd Balazs, deputy assistant commander for Logistics andIndustrial Operations (AIR 6.0A), offers advice to two NavalAir Systems Command employees during a speed mentor-ing event held May 22 in building 1489. Launched nearlya year ago by the command’s National Mentoring Team,speed mentoring was inspired by “speed dating,” where sin-gles are introduced in a series of short meetings. The speedmentoring event offered more than 20 attendees nine-min-ute sessions with 12 mentors who focused on helping themsolve a pressing problem.

Speed Mentoring opens door for relationship,but this mentee wants to take it slow

Thursday, June 66:30 p.m., The BigWedding

This romantic comedy fol-lows a modern family tryingto survive a weekend wed-ding celebration that has thepotential to become a fam-ily fiasco. To the amusementof their adult children andfriends, long divorced coupleDon and Ellie Griffin are onceagain forced toplay thehappycouple for the sake of their ad-opted son’s wedding after hisultra conservative biologicalmother unexpectedly decidesto flyhalfway across theworldto attend. With all of the wed-ding guests looking on, theGriffins are hilariously forcedto confront their past, presentand future. Rated: R (1 hr, 30min)

Friday, June 76:30 p.m., IronMan 3 (3D)Marvel’s “Iron Man 3”

pits brash-but-brilliant in-dustrialist Tony Stark/IronMan against an enemy whose

reach knows no bounds.When Stark finds his per-sonal world destroyed at hisenemy’s hands, he embarkson a harrowing quest to findthose responsible. This jour-ney, at every turn, will test hismettle. With his back againstthewall, Stark is left to surviveby his own devices, relying onhis ingenuity and instincts toprotect those closest to him.As he fights his way back,Stark discovers the answer tothe question that has secretlyhaunted him: does the manmake the suit or does the suitmake the man? Rated: PG-13(2 hr, 10 min)

9 p.m.,MudThis film is an adventure

about two boys, Ellis and hisfriend Neckbone, who find aman named Mud hiding outon an island in the Missis-sippi.Muddescribes fantasticscenarios-he killed a man inTexas and vengeful bountyhunters are coming to get

him. He says he is planningto meet and escape with thelove of his life, Juniper, whois waiting for him in town.Skeptical but intrigued, Ellisand Neckbone agree to helphim. It isn’t long until Mud’svisions come true and theirsmall town is besieged by abeautiful girl with a line ofbounty hunters in tow. Rated:PG-13 (2 hr, 10 min)

Saturday, June 84 p.m., The Croods(free showing)

The world’s first familyembarks on a journey of a life-time when the cave that hasalways shielded them fromdanger is destroyed. Travel-ing across a spectacular land-scape, the Croods discover anincredible new world filled

with fantastic creatures —and their outlook is changedforever. Rated: PG (1 hr, 38min)

6:30 p.m.,Mud

9:30 p.m., IronMan 3 (3D)

Sunday, June 92 p.m.,Man of Steel (3D)FREE Sneak Preview

Monday and TuesdayNoMovies

Wednesday, June 126:30 p.m., IronMan 3 (3D)No camera phones or other

recording devices permittedinto the theater. First come,first served. Admittance be-gins at 1 p.m. There will be a$1 charge for 3D glasses or youcan bring your own glasses toavoid the charge.


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Mike Smolek (blue shirt), Naval Air Station Patuxent River cultural resources manager and Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington archae-ologist, consults with representatives from the Louis Berger Group as they excavate archaeological test units in search of artifacts and subsurface fea-tures at Webster Outlying Field, May 28.The location being excavated was once the site of an early Jesuit settlement, and was discovered in the early 1980s during a survey being done prior toan antenna installation. Tests will help determine if the site is eligible to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places.Among the artifacts found were shards of Native American and European pottery, window glass, nails, tobacco pipe stems and bowl fragments, andpieces of animal bone. The artifacts, indicating the site was occupied in the late 1600s, will be cleaned and analyzed and then curated at the Maryland Ar-chaeological Conservation Laboratory in Calvert County.Before the Navy acquired the property in 1942, it was known as St. Inigoes and was owned by the Jesuits for 300 years. In the early years of the Marylandcolony, it served as the Jesuit mission headquarters and home plantation and, throughout the years, was the site of at least three different manor hous-es, numerous tenant farmsteads, slave quarters and many other buildings.

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By Chief NavyCounselor (SW)David J. C. WatersNAS Patuxent RiverCommand CareerCounselor

Have you been thinkingthat it’s been a while sinceyou’ve seen a new NAVAD-MIN from Navy PersonnelCommand? They were sav-ing up for a big one: replac-ing Perform to Serve (PTS)with the Career NavigatorProgram (CNAV), whichtook effect Monday.

Under CNAV, all enlistedactive-duty and Reserve ca-reer management policies,processes and informationtechnology systems are or-ganized into one overarch-ing program. In short, thereis one portal for all careerevents: reenlisting, chang-ing ratings, choosing orders,and transitioning betweenactive duty and Reserve andback again.

The biggest changes af-fect reenlistment policies.

Starting now, all eligibleand command-approved

E-6 Sailors will be approvedfor reenlistment on theirfirst request. While they stillneed to inform their CareerCounselor of their inten-tions to reenlist or separate,first classes who want to re-enlist and have commandapproval will be given reen-listment approval on theirfirst application.

And in the near future,early fall 2013, first classesand their commands willreceive confirmation im-mediately upon applicationsubmission, resulting in nowait period.

For eligible and com-mand-approved E-5 andbelow Sailors, categories ofskill sets have been createdto expedite reenlistment re-quest processing.

Open Reenlistment: Sail-ors in undermanned skillsets.

Sailors in open skill setswill receive approval to re-enlist on their first appli-cation. By the end of fiscal2013, these Sailors shouldreceive confirmation im-mediately upon submittal,

resulting in no wait period.Balanced Reenlistment:

Sailors in skill sets that arefully manned.

Sailors in fully-mannedskill sets will be processedbased on the manning intheir Year Group. Sailors inundermanned Year Groupswill be approved on theirfirst application. All Sailorswill know at least 10 monthsfrom the end of their con-tract if they’ll be able to


Chief NavyCounselor (SW)

David J. C. Waters

Counselor’s Corner:

Shaping Sailors’ careers withCareer Navigator Program

See Careers, Page 18

Mackenzie Karn, right, a flight vehicle performance lead in E-2/C-2 AirborneTactical Data System Program Office (PMA-231), receives the Joey MillerEngineering Excellence Award from Capt. John Lemmon, PMA-231 programmanager, during a ceremony May 13 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.Karn received the award for her work with fleet operators and for leading aNaval Air Systems Command team in the revising E-2C and E-2D Naval AirTraining and Operating Procedures Standardization Performance Charts.Karn was also an integral part of the Tow Link Working Group, leading a re-view to substantiate catapult minimum end airspeeds parameters for E-2Cand E-2D aircraft.The Joey Miller Engineering Excellence Award recognizes those who bestembody the technical excellence, superior leadership and dedication towarfighters that Lieutenant Commander Joey Miller demonstrated as partof the NAVAIR team.

PMA-231 engineer receivesJoey Miller Award

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U. S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Henry commits to four moreChief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate(AW/SW) Keith Henry repeats theoath of enlistment after reenlistingofficer Lt. Cmdr. Clinton Stonewall,signing on for four more years dur-ing a ceremony May 30.

U. S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Donnell signs on for four moreLt. Michael Peck presents Air TrafficController 1st Class Megan Donnellwith her discharge certificate priorto her reenlistment. Donnell, whocurrently has eight years of Navyservice, reenlisted for four moreyears during a ceremony May 31.

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

Cameron retires after 40 yearsFrom left, Charles Cameron is pre-sented with his retirement certifi-cate after 40 years of civil serviceby Capt. Ben Shevchuk, Naval AirStation commanding officer, duringNAS quarters May 23.


Ickes retires after 35 yearsJames Ickes, right, is presented withhis retirement certificate after 35years of civil service by Capt. BenShevchuk, Naval Air Station com-manding officer, during NAS quar-ters May 23.

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Baker becomes senior chiefChief Aviation Structural MechanicEquipment Ronald Baker wasfrocked to Senior Chief by MarineCorps Col. Roger Cordell, Naval TestWing Atlantic commander, May 20.Baker is a Navy Reservist who iscurrently active and works at Web-ster Outlying Field.

U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger

Yambao makes PO1Aviation Machinist’s Mate ChristianYambao, right, is congratulated byRear Adm. CJ Jaynes for his frock-ing to petty officer first class May 24.Yambao works in AIR-6.8.

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VXS-1 frocks two, awards medalAviation Electronic Technician 1stClass David Colangecco, left, re-ceived a Navy Achievement Medal,Naval Aircrewman Avionics 2ndClass Phillip Weisner, middle, wasfrocked to petty officer first class,and Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rdClass Joshua Harrell, right, wasfrocked to petty officer second class.


McHugh earns MSMCapt. Ben Shevchuk pins a Meri-torious Service Medal onto Cmdr.Christopher McHugh during NASquarters May 23.


Peck gets CommendationLt. Mike Peck, right, is presented witha Navy Marine Corps CommendationMedal by Capt. Ben Shevchuk, NavalAir Station commanding officer, dur-ing NAS quarters May 23.


McCracken earnsAchievement MedalNaval Aircrewman 1st Class (AW)John McCracken, right, is awardeda Navy Marine Corps AchievementMedal by Capt. Ben Shevchuk, Na-val Air Station commanding officer,during NAS quarters May 23.

Commands celebrate awards, reenlistments, retirements

U.S. Navy photo by Casey Susany

Davis receives Achievement MedalHospital Corpsman 2nd ClassMathew Davis is awarded the NavyAchievement Medal by Capt. SandraHearn during a clinic ceremonyMay 30.


Conant earns Achievement MedalNaval Aircrewman 2nd Class (AW)John Conant, right, is awarded aNavy Marine Corps AchievementMedal by Capt. Ben Shevchuk, Na-val Air Station commanding officer,during NAS quarters May 23.

Sailor of the Week,May 20-24Pax Pro of the Week Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jonathan Delairfrom security operations

Courtesy photos

Civilian of the Week,May 20-24Nancy Drill from air operations

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Civilian of the Week,May 20-24Michelle Williams with MWR atNavy Recreation Center Solomons

Sailor of the Week,May 20-24Air Traffic Controller 3rd ClassNoah Trumble, right, from airoperations.

Pax Pro of the Week nominees are submitted to and selected by the naval air stationCommand Master Chief William Lloyd-Owen.

Pax Pros of the Week

By Annalise KenneyNaval Air Station Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs Intern

Lawnmowers rumbled past campersand cabins last week as Navy RecreationCenter Solomons complex employeesprepared the grounds for another action-packed summer.

Since its establishment as a recreation-al installation in 1971, NRC Solomons hasprovided a getaway destination for mili-tary and DOD employees and their fami-lies. This summer, NRC Solomons offers abounty of activities and events for every-one to enjoy.

“The events we host are intended to getpeople outside having fun,” said NRC In-stallation Director Carrie Jay-Rose. “Thegreatest joy is truly in the simple things.”

The complex, located on a scenic pen-insula bounded by the Patuxent River andthe Chesapeake Bay, is at 100 percent ca-pacity, reaching nearly 4,000 guests dailyfrom Memorial Day to Labor Day, guestswho are either vacationing or simplyspending the day.

NRC Solomons is also a popular loca-tion in the off-season with nearly 12,000guests from Columbus Day to Easter.

The recreation center offers accommo-dations ranging from tent camping sitesand RV camper lots, to spacious cottagesequipped with kitchen areas and televi-sions, Jay-Rose said. But the real fun hap-pens outside, where playgrounds, camp-fires, grills, nature trails and diverse fam-ily focused programs abound, she said.

Southern Maryland’s sweltering sum-mer weather drives many NRC patrons tothe waterfront, where beaches and mari-

nas allow for sunbathing, swimming andboating. Guests can rent paddle boats,kayaks and canoes at the swimmingbeach, or visit the Point Patience Marinato enjoy a relaxing day on the PatuxentRiver in a pontoon, Jay-Rose said.

Other recreational areas include amini-golf course, driving range and sportsfields while the ever-popular pool, com-plete with a diving board and waterslides,hosts 1,200 visitors per day during thebusy season.

NRC Solomons staff created a scheduleof summer activities intended to satisfyeven the most active guests.

“At least three activities are scheduledevery day,” said Jay-Rose, who sharedthat she fell in love with NRC and the as-sociated community when she first beganworking there in 1991.

“Some of these activities are classics,they’ve been part of NRC summers foryears, and some activities are brand-new,but all are family friendly,” she added.“We add new programs every year based

on our customers’ input to keep thingsfresh and fun.”

Activities and events are designed toengage all patrons, no matter what age oractivity level.

“Our amazing team is made up of avariety of talented people who come to-gether to make magic happen,” Jay-Rosesaid. “Making NRC Solomons such a greatplace is the least we can do in return forwhat those who serve our country do forus.”

Classic events include campfire hay-rides and dances on select Saturdays,tie-dye events on Wednesdays, TwilightBingo on Sundays and Wednesdays, andmonthly “dive-in theater” movie show-ings at the pool.

New events this summer include a Life-guard Olympics on July 5, where patronscompete with NRC lifeguards in a series

of contests, Ice Cream Sundae Sundaysand DIY Fridays, which lead participantsthrough creative crafts.

Events such as the “Get a Clue!” scav-enger hunt on Tuesdays and themed out-door movie nights bring the entire NRCcommunity together.

“We engage all our departments withour activities and events,” Jay-Rose said.“We want people to get all over the instal-lation and learn about the area. While do-ing the scavenger hunt, our guests have toget clues from lifeguards and recreationaides and explore the complex. One ofthe best things about NRC Solomons isthat it’s such a safe area; kids can go offon their own and participate in activities.”

NRC Solomons celebrates the Fourthof July with an array of patriotic activities.A pool party on the evening of July 3 kicksoff celebrations, which continue into the

fourth with NRC’s annual Patriotic Pa-rade. In years past, these parades havefeatured costumed dogs, bicycles andgolf carts festooned with balloons and anabundance of red, white and blue.

The Solomons Island fireworks, whichare launched from a barge the PatuxentRiver, can be seen from the complex.

See what’s happening at NRC Solo-mons at www.cnic.navy.mil/patuxent,click on Fleet and Family Readiness andthen Solomons Recreation Center.

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Courtesy photo by Anna Lise’ Riley

Solomons staffs plans activitiesand celebrations for all ages — mar-ried, single, with or without children.


Enjoy the Fourth of July fireworks.


Sunset at Navy Recreation Center Solomons.

Welcome to Solomons

Navy Recreation Centeris ready for a busy

summer season

Navy Recreation Centeris ready for a busy

summer season

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From left, Wendy Kay, senior security director for the Office of the Deputyundersecretary of the Navy for Plans, Policy, Oversight and Integration,presents Deb Bailey, E-2/C-2 Airborne Tactical Data System Program Office(PMA-231) security manager, with an honorary Security Asset ProtectionProfessional Certification (SAPPC) during a ceremony May 9 at Naval AirStation Patuxent River.The SAPPC serves as an indicator of Bailey’s ability to protect DOD assets,including information and technology. Bailey received the award becauseshe was instrumental in the creation of the certification.

PMA-231 security managerhelps validate efforts

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Open house on June 20, 2013 4pm-7pm at Southern MD Higher Education Center. Formore information our recruiter/advisor Francis Bolden, [email protected] 301-860-3201 or Dr. D. Renee Winkfield Coordinator of Nursing Graduate [email protected] 301-860-3285.

Founded in 1865, Bowie State is the oldest Historically Black College/University inMaryland and one of the ten oldest in the country. Bowie State has been a leader in theeducation and the nursing field since the 1860’s.We believe that professional nursingpractice is dynamic, complex, and integral to the health care system. Professionalnursing practice adheres to an established framework of ethical principles, legalregulations, and standards of practice in order to provide high-quality, safe, andcompetent care.

Our graduate nursing degree program offers the following atSouthern Maryland Higher Education Ctr:

Family Nurse Practitioner Nurse Educator*(*new graduate program)

Nurse EducatorThe Nurse Educator program prepares the graduate student for the role of nurse educatorin the academic or health care setting. The core and supporting courses for the programprovide the foundation for the educator role in the areas of nursing research, theory, andevidence-based practice. This is a 35 credit hour program and 180 hours of practicumexperience Learners gain insight and experience in curriculum design, course orprogram design, management, evaluation of learning, and current technologies used ineducation.

Family Nurse PractitionerThe Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares the professional nurses for advancepractice roles, and doctoral study. It helps to develop the expertise and specializedknowledge in the care of clients and populations. The FNP program is a 49 credit hourprogram and over 600 hours of practicum experience and graduates of the program areeligible to take national certification examinations for the family nurse practitioner role.

Bowie State UniversityDepartment of Nursing

Masters of Science in Nursing

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Commentary byFather Mike DolanSt. Nicolas Chapelguest contributor

Not too long ago I wrotethat God speaks to us fre-quently and unexpectedly,and if you’re not willing tolisten, his message can eas-ily be lost.

A few weeks ago I waslooking for some informa-tion on TV and came acrossan address being given onmarital love. While the ad-dress was in Spanish andsimulcast in English, itseemed to lose much of itsinsight and effectiveness intranslation; so, I moved onrather quickly.

Although the exposurewas brief, it served to focusmy mind on loving relation-ships and made me sensitiveto its expression. During themass of the day, the gospelreading was John 17:20-27.

Shortly before Jesus’ ar-rest, he asks his father toprotect his apostles, dis-ciples, and also those whowould come to believe inhim through their teaching- people like you and me -from the wiles, wickednessand snares of the world. Butbecause of my raised sensi-

tivity the wording becameinsightfully profound.

Listen to what Jesus lov-ingly prayed just before hispassion and death.

John 17:20-21: “I ask notonly on behalf of these (theapostles and disciples) butalso on behalf of those whowill believe in me throughtheir word, that they mayall be one. As you father arein me and I am in you, maythey also be in us...”

John 17:22-23, “...as weare one...that they may be-come completely one...”

John 17:23, “...so that theworld may know that youhave sent me and have lovedthem even as you have lovedme.”

John 17:24, “Father, I de-sire that those also whom

you have given me, may bewith me where I am, to seemy glory, which you havegiven me because you lovedme before the foundation ofthe world.”

If you read Jesus’ prayerwith a mind set on love, it isoverwhelming!

We are called to be onewith Jesus and his father. Weare loved by the father evenas he loved his son. We arecalled to be one with thosegiven to Jesus by the father.We are called to be eternallywith Jesus.

How can we keep fromsinging?


Father Mike Dolan

St. Nicolas ChapelOffice hours:Weekdays, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.Main Office phone: 301-342-3811Daily Mass:Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to noonSunday Services:Morning Catholic service: 9-10 a.m.Evening Catholic service: 5-6 p.m.Protestant service: 11 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.

Chaplain’s corner:A loving relationship

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As of May 31

Intramural Softball LeagueMonday/Wednesday DivisionBoozin’ Ballers 9-2Chiefs 9-2Dirty Dogs 8-2River Dawgs 8-2Moe’s Tavern 8-3PPE 6-5Drunken Clams 5-5Softballs of Steel 4-6Warlocks 3-8VQ-4 3-8VX-1 2-9Liberty 0-11

Tuesday/Thursday DivisionA/O 10-0Salty Dogs 8-1Hardwood 6-2Loaded Balls 5-3VX-20 5-4TC-7 4-4Sons of Pitches 4-5Village Idiots 3-7Scared Hitless 3-7Aviators 1-8It’s Not Cricket 1-8

Intramural Golf LeagueGoat Locker 4-1SADD 3-1-1NAVAIR 6.8 3-2VX-1 B 3-2PMA 274 2-2-1VX-1 A 2-3FRC 2-3VX-23 0-5

ScoreboardSteve Naylor, the MFS F/A-18 simulation

lead, said he was encouraged by the experi-ment’s results.

“The problem with hypoxia recognitionis each person reacts differently to it,” Nay-lor said. “During the training, several pilotswere surprised at what they felt in the simu-lator. At least one pilot assumed he wouldfeel the way he did when he was hypoxic 10years ago in a jet, and the way he felt thenwas not the way he felt now.”

Simulator training helps pilots learn

what their personal hypoxia symptoms areand what actions to take to avoid dangerousmishaps.

“When you fly a single piloted aircraft,you are the only one who can help yourselfout,” van Esselstyn said. “That’s why mostof the time pilots work diligently to know alltheir procedures cold. It is easy to know whatto do, but sometimes recognizing when to doit is the hardest part for us up there flying.”

of 12-16 year olds.Also, pedestrians need to look both ways for

traffic before leaving the sidewalk, press the but-ton to activate the flashing lights, if available, andthen enter the crosswalk.

3. Speeding does NOT save much time.Putting this theory to test, I drove the 6-mile

trip from Gate 2 to Atlantic Test Range on CedarPoint Road on a weekend, with no traffic, follow-ing the posted speed limits. I made a second tripdriving 10 miles over the speed limits — in a po-lice car — and the difference between the two wasonly 1½minutes. It’s not worth it, considering theother factors on this list.

4. Save your sanity. The above three reasonsare important, but the most noticeable differencewhen you choose not to speed is a lower stresslevel when behind the wheel.

Make driving a relaxing time instead of a crazyexperience. You can do this by choosing not tocare whether other drivers are going slow or thatthey may have cut you off.

5. Simplify your life. Like reason No. 4, driv-ing slower can reduce other complications — theheadache of accidents, speeding tickets, frequenttrips to the gas station, and the hectic pace of life.

Why rush through life? Slow down and enjoy itmore. Here are some of Babauta’s suggestions tohelp you drive the speed limit:

Listen to relaxing music;Ignore other drivers’ bad driving, except to

avoid an accident;Eliminate the “need” to speed by getting

ready and leaving early; try to make it a habit; andKeep to the right.

NAS Pax River is a beautiful base with an im-portant mission. Slow down and enjoy the drive.We want everyone to arrive safely.

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See this training on the Naval Air SystemsCommand YouTube channel athttp://youtu.be/uFx0D5PWGxI.

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three engines — two 90hp outboard motorsfor propulsion and steering, and a separatediesel engine under the deck for running allthe hydraulics.

“We used to fight with the old boat in be-tween trying to drive it and run the equip-ment,” Glasl said. “With the new one, wedon’t have to make that decision. We can dothe whole job without having to stop, startand reset.”

In addition to its ease of use, the newboat is wider and therefore more stable onthe water. There’s a larger deck space to ac-commodate crew more comfortably and abigger pilot house for the operator.

Glasl explained that the skimmer is usedfor petroleum spills and has a conveyor-likestructure that dips below the bow and skimsoff byproduct from the water’s surface. It hastwo separate tanks and can hold a total 1,100gallons of byproduct until it can be properly

disposed of.A benefit of the aluminum construction is

its non-corrosive nature and lighter weight.“We cover a 26-mile area — 18 miles of

shoreline plus Solomons andWebster [Outly-ing Field in St. Inigoes],” Glasl said. “The boatcan travel at 17 knots and when we’re facedwith how to transport it, it’s sometimes fasterto take it via trailer making the lightweightboat advantageous to us.”

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class AndreaBloomfield and Engineman 1st Class WalterWilliams have been training with the skim-mer since it arrived, and both agree it han-dles more easily.

“It’s smoother with more maneuveringcapability,” Williams said. “Propulsion is dif-ferent, hydraulics are better and it’s easierto drive.”

According to aMay press release from Kv-ichak Marine Industries, the company thatbuilt the skimmer, they recently delivered15 of these boats to the U.S. Navy, whichnow operates more than 85 of the skimmersworldwide.

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By Carrie MunnGuest contributor

Leadership SouthernMaryland (LSM) presentedits most prestigious awardto three individuals whoseservice has benefited notonly their respective coun-ties, but the entire SouthernMaryland region during aceremonyMay 23 at SotterlyPlantation.

The Heritage Awardsare intended to honor in-dividuals within the com-munity who embody oneof the organization’s threetenets - Leadership, Serviceand Mentoring. This year’sevent called attention tothe importance of meaning-ful and innovative service,while providing a network-ing opportunity for LSMalumni.

St. Mary’s County awardwinner was retired Capt.Glen Ives who came toSouthern Maryland as theCommanding Officer of Na-val Air Station Patuxent Riv-er, a position he held from2006-2008.

“His high regard for thepeople who worked with

him and the war-fightersthey support is his legacyat Pax and carries forwardto his current role as GroupVice President of SabreSystems,” announced LSMBoard of Directors presidentBert Johnston.

Embracing the commu-nity, Ives gives his time andleadership skills to numer-ous boards, including theSouthern Maryland NavyAlliance, The Patuxent Part-nership, Annmarie Garden’sAnn’s Circle Inc., College ofSouthern Maryland Foun-dation and the Board ofTrustees for St. Mary’s Col-lege of Maryland.

He is Honorary Chair-man of the United Way,Christmas in April and theSpecial Olympics. The retireNavy officer continues tosupport a plethora of groupswith interest in maintaininga healthy and stable Patux-ent River Complex.

“I feel kind of guilty get-ting recognized for some-thing that I completely en-joy doing,” Ives said, addinghe was honored, nonethe-less.

Ives is a graduate of

the state-wide LeadershipMaryland, Class of 2009. Hesaid he has always admiredthe level of camaraderie andshared, localized experiencean LSM alumni enjoys andpointed out the advantageto the program being “righthere at home.”

For Calvert County, thegroup commended HarrietYaffe, Executive Director ofthe ARC of Southern Mary-land. The Charles Countyrecipient, Evelyn “Evie”Hungerford, is the presidentand owner of HungerfordAssociates Consulting.

Next year’s award will fo-cus on mentoring and thenthe cycle will start again.

These acknowledge-ments often go to those whowork diligently to improvethe community withoutmuch fanfare and Leader-ship Southern Marylandcontinues to teach othershow they too can be a partof the regional collaborationthat shapes the vision of to-morrow.

For more informationabout Leadership SouthernMaryland, visit www.lead-somd.org.


Leadership SouthernMaryland HeritageAward recipients, fromleft, Charles Countyrecipient Evelyn “Evie”Hungerford; St. Mary’sCounty recipient retiredCapt. Glen Ives; andHarriet Yaffe, CalvertCounty recipient.

Former CO received local Exemplary Service Award

Courtesy photo by Carrie Munn

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St Mary’s County:JobSource Mobile Career Center

Today, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Charlotte Hall libraryThe Mobile Career Center will be parked at the library to

provide assistance with job searching using the MarylandWorkforce Exchange. Representatives will help you get reg-istered with MWE.

Learn to Sail at Sailing Center ChesapeakeBeginning Friday, 5:30 p.m.Sailing Center Chesapeake, Tall Timbers MarinaVarious weekend dates are available for adult sailing

classes at Tall Timbers Marina in St. Mary’s County. Classeswill be taught by the Sailing Center Chesapeake’s OffshoreSailing Team on their 25’ keelboat. Cost is $200. Classes arefor adults ages 18 and older. Call 240-561-0719 for reserva-tions and information.

Master Gardeners Plant ClinicWednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Leonardtown libraryStop by and get your gardening questions answered.

St. Michael’s School Yard Sale, AuctionJune 14 and 15, 7 a.m.St. Michael’s School, RidgeCome early to preview more than 300 items, register for

the auction and buy big bucks and cash bask tickets. Thereis also a silent auction, and a Knights of Columbus chickendinner from 5-8 p.m. Friday. The June 15 live auction be-gins at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit the school. Visit www.SMS-auction.org for more information.

Calvert County events:Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop

Calvert library, Prince Frederick

Today, 1-3 p.m.Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to

learn what makes a strong résumé and cover letter. If youhave one started, bring it with you so editing can happen onthe spot. Register by calling 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

First Free Friday: Calvert Dance BandFriday, 5-8 p.m.Calvert Marine MuseumCalvert Dance Band will perform on the outdoor stage

starting at 6:30 p.m. Museum open and free to the publicduring noted hours. Free 30-minute boat rides on the Wm.B. Tennison.

Garden Smarter: Native Plant Shade GardeningSaturday, 10-11:30 a.m.Calvert library, Prince FrederickLearn about native plants that are adapted to shade and

can add color and texture to your garden.

Free Honor Flight Movie ScreeningSaturday, 4 p.m.American Legion Post #274, LusbyDocumentary about Honor Flight, the nonprofit organi-

zation that brings WWII and Korean War veterans from allover the country to see their memorial at no cost.

Seating limited to size of venue. If you know of a WWIIor Korean War veteran who will be attending, contact ChiefAviation Electronics Technician Marc Scott at [email protected] so they may be identified and given acknowledge-ment. Reserve your seats at http://americanlegion274.eventbrite.com/.

Live Art AuctionSaturday, doors open at 7 p.m.; auction begins at 8 p.m.Calvert library, Prince FrederickBenefitting the Calvert library system, this gala function

will feature original, framed works of art in a wide range ofpreferences and prices, and will include sports and enter-tainment memorabilia. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 atthe door. Free hors d’oeuvres, musical entertainment anda cash bar. Credit and debit cards, checks and cash are ac-cepted.

Rock the Dock Summer Concert SeriesSaturday, Sunday, Wednesday,Thursday and Friday, 7-9:45 p.m.Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa, Chesapeake BeachEnjoy an evening of live music at the waterfront Board-

walk Cafe. For more information, call 866-312-5596 or visitwww.chesapeakebeachresortspa.com.

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By Jamie Cosgroveand Emily BurdeshawProgram ExecutiveOffice UnmannedAviation andStrike WeaponsPublic Affairs

An engineer at NavalAir Station Patuxent Riveris leading an initiative thatwill save the Navy’s MQ-4CTriton Unmanned AircraftSystem program severalhundred thousand dollars.

Paul Weinstein, an elec-tronics engineer supportingthe Common Standards andInteroperability (CSI) pro-gram office, launched an im-age quality lab in 2012 thatwill help determine how toeffectively employ Triton’ssensors and radars and po-tentially other manned andunmanned systems.

In preparation for thefirst Triton image evalua-tion, Weinstein, a formerNational Geospatial-Intel-ligence Agency (NGA) em-ployee, worked with theagency to provide the nec-essary training, softwareand image scientists for thefirst official evaluation of theP-8A aircraft’s Electro-Opti-cal (EO) sensor. Since theP-8A and MQ-4C are partof the Maritime Patrol andReconnaissance Force fam-ily of systems, Weinstein’steam made a decision toevaluate the P-8 first andinclude test engineers fromboth programs.

“Paul did an outstandingjob getting this image qual-ity assessment capability setup and running,” said PatEllis, MQ-4C Triton’s Mis-sion Systems lead. “This will

save the Triton program sev-eral hundred thousand dol-lars, since we will not haveto submit packages for im-age ratings to NGA and theOffice of Naval Intelligence(ONI) for our imaging sys-tems.”

Without this capabil-ity at Pax River, the Navywould have to rely on NGAto perform sensor testing, ata cost of more than $150,000per evaluation. It would alsotake more than a month toreturn the analysis to theteam. By having the lab atPax, each test is virtuallyfree and it takes less thanone week to turn around thedata to the test team, Wein-stein said.

“This level of testing willenable program offices tomake smart budget deci-sions with respect to chang-es to the current networkand current integrationmeasures as well as futureintegration efforts,” Ellissaid.

Typically, image analystsperform this function, butthe evaluation proved thattest engineers can analyzeimages and make effectivemission-planning decisions.

“We are following thefly-fix-fly philosophy as wefigure out solutions that willallow lower bandwidth plat-forms to send better qual-ity video,” Weinstein added.“We need to understand if aplatform can meet its mis-sion and avoid it just flyingout and burning fuel.”

The first imagery evalu-ation for MQ-4C Triton willbe conducted after the teamhas data available fromTriton’s first flight, whichwas conducted May 22 at

Northrop Grumman’s facil-ity in Palmdale, Calif. Theimage-quality lab team willevaluate the MQ-4C’s EO/Infrared (IR) and SyntheticAperture Radar sensors.

“The ability to collectand share real-time Intelli-gence, Surveillance and Re-connaissance (ISR) quicklyand accurately is crucial toensuring battle command-ers have the enhanced situ-ational awareness requiredfor a successful mission,”said Capt. Jim Hoke, MQ-4CTriton program manager.

As an adjunct to themanned P-8 aircraft, Tritonis intended to provide per-sistent maritime and littoralISR data collection and dis-semination capability to thefleet.

U.S. Navy photo by Emily Burdeshaw

Paul Weinstein, an electronics engineer supporting the Common Standardsand Interoperability (CSI) program office at Naval Air Station PatuxentRiver, Md., views imagery transmitted from sensors aboard an aircraft. Histeam launched a government-led image quality lab in 2012 that will help de-termine how to effectively employ sensors and radars for the MQ-4C Tritonand potentially other manned and unmanned aircraft in the future.

Lab effort to cut costs for Navy’s Triton UAS program

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reenlist in their current rate.Competitive Reenlist-

ment: Sailors in skill setsthat are overmanned orhave special requirements.

Sailors in skill sets thatare overmanned or havespecial requirements, suchas the nuclear commu-nity, will follow the revisedtimeline for reenlistmentapproval prior to their Endof Active Obligated Serviceas extended (SEAOS). AllSailors in this category willknow at least 10 monthsfrom the end of their con-tract of they’ll be able toreenlist in their current rate.

Reenlistment applica-tions are now submittedusing Career Waypointsvice Performance to Serve.The reenlistment screening“algorithm” has been sim-plified to be based on rank,performance evaluationsand critical career fields inthe Navy Enlisted Classifi-cation System.

Submissions are basedon the Sailor’s ProjectedRotation Date, or his or herEnd of Active Obligated Ser-vice, whichever is sooner;however, the applicationtimeline has changed.

Now, reenlistment re-quests for SEAOS-based ap-plications begin 13 monthsprior to the end of the Sail-or’s SEAOS vice 12 months.Sailors will now receive upto eight looks to remain onactive duty, 13 to six monthsfrom the end of their activeobligated service.

The revised timeline alsoallows for in-rate approvalin time to review CareerManagement System/Inter-

active Detaining opportuni-ties and increased oppor-tunities to apply for active-duty conversion.

During months 13/12/11/10, Sailors submit ap-plications for: active-dutyin-rate, active-duty conver-sion, transition to selectedReserves, or intent to sepa-rate. Limiting in-rate appli-cations to the first four looksensures Sailors receiving in-rate approvals can utilize thefull CareerManagement Sys-tem/Interactive Detainingorder negotiating windowduring months nine to six.

Months 9/8/7/6: Sail-ors submit applications foractive-duty conversion ortransition to selected Re-serves. Active-duty in-rateapplications are not autho-rized.

Months 5/4/3: Sailorsmay submit applicationsfor transition to selectiveReserves. Active-duty con-version applications are notauthorized.

This revised timelinemeans that applications forSailors with June and July2014 SEAOS dates must besubmitted this month.

Approved reenlistmentquotas are no longer beingrescinded when previouslyexecuted extensions be-come operative. They willcontinue to be valid untilthe 13-month expirationdate.

Sailors in this situationshould work with their Ca-reer Counselor to contacttheir Enlisted CommunityManager to reset their quotamanually until Aug. 1 whenthe IT system update goesinto effect.

For AC/Full Time Sup-port (FTS) and selective Re-serve, PERS-811 approvalis no longer required for

reenlistment greater thanone year from SEAOS. Thischange applies to all Sailorsregardless of whether themember is subject to CareerWaypoint-Reenlistment ap-proval. Sailors are encour-aged to reenlist as soon aspossible.

Sailors must have ap-plied and been subsequent-ly disapproved for all avail-able active-duty applicationcycles in order to be eligiblefor Involuntary SeparationPay consideration. Thisincludes the active-dutyconversion cycles. Denialof reenlistment alone doesnot guarantee InvoluntarySeparation Pay eligibility.

CAUTION: Selective Re-enlistment Bonuses, Enlist-ed Supervisor Retention Payor Post 9/11 GI bill transferof Education Benefits couldbe affected by early reen-listment. Consult with yourCareer Counselor to discusseligibility requirements.

The Career NavigatorProgram involves changesnot only to reenlistment,but to ways Sailors navigatetheir career milestones. I’vetouched on many of thosechanges here, but pleasereview NAVADMINS 149/13and 150/13 for further guid-ance.

Talk to your CareerCounselor about your ca-reer intentions early. Oneof the touted benefits ofCNAV is that it will eventu-ally put more control of theSailor’s career in the Sailor’shands. Which means thatnow more than ever, it’sincumbent upon Sailor’s totake responsibility for theircareers and ensure thatthey’re making the best,most informed decisionspossible. Your Career Coun-selors are here to help!

Use power strips to switch off televisions, hometheater equipment, and stereos when you’re not us-ing them. Even when you think these products areoff, together, their “standby” consumption can beequivalent to that of a 75 or 100 watt light bulb run-ning continuously.

Energy Saving Tip:Unplug

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