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TESTERNaval Air Station Patuxent River

ByDonnaCipolloniNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

The Mobile Aircraft Fire-fighting Training Device

(MAFTD) is a steel mockupenabling firefighters fromNaval District Washington/NAS Patuxent River Fire andEmergency Services to realisti-cally simulate an aircraft fire fortrainingpurposes.

“The MAFTD is built tomimicanumberofdifferentair-craft in one efficient package,”said Pax River firefighter, Capt.John Trossbach, lead instruc-tor for the training device in theNDW region. “For engine fires,there’s a low-wing side simulat-ing fighter jets and smaller air-craft, and a high-wing side forlarger aircraft such asC-130s.”

Other simulated exteriorfires include the fuselage, aux-

iliary power unit, wheel/brake,fuel spills or a tail engine fire —even though there aren’t manyaircraft at Pax River that havetail engines.

“Since we run mutual aid toSt. Mary’s County in the eventof a plane crash, we need totrain for everything,” Trossbachadded.

Fire Capt. Joseph Miedzin-ski participated in the trainingand even with 32 years of ex-perience, still finds the exercisebeneficial.

“Being as we do not havemany aircraft fire incidents, theMAFTD training allows us tomaintainourfirefighting skills,”he said. “It lets us [experience]real fire scenarios in a con-trolled environment.”

During a recent trainingeventusing theMAFTD,Miedz-inski and his training partner

fought outside aircraft fuse-lage and engine fires, and thenmoved on to interior cockpit,galley, cabin and cargofires.

“We also gain training in at-tack hose line deployment andnozzle operation, as well aspumper and water supply op-erations,” henoted.

All fire scenarios are trig-gered and monitored from the“command box,” located in-side a large semi-truck cab thatalso hauls the portable devicethroughout the region for train-ing at other bases.

“The command box housesthe main control panel andswitches, and the fires are fu-eled by two large 250-gallonpropanetanksonboard,”Tross-bach said. “There are cameras,so we canwatch the live action;video recording, so we can playit back later for evaluation; and

anitrogen-fedsmoke line, sowecan add smoke in a search andrescue scenario.”

Trossbach explained that twooperators are required duringtraining — one in the commandbox, and one outside next to thefirecrews.Forsafetypurposes,ei-ther operator can shut down theprop at any time. The MAFTD isalso equipped with three emer-gency stops so the crews them-selves can shut it down, as wellas gas and heat detectors thatprompt an automatic shutdownif unsafe levels are detected.

“In addition to fire depart-ment apparatus, an ambulancemust be on standby as well,”Trossbach said. “That’s the stan-dard for live-fire training,andthisis considered live-fire training.”

Nine fire department mem-bers are certified tooperate andmaintain theMAFTDandevery

three years, recertification is re-quired. Much of the upkeep tothedevice is done in-house.

“It’s an electronic and me-chanical device with a lot ofmoving parts behind metalpanels,”Trossbachsaid. “We’vebeenable toavoiddowntimebyhaving guys trained to handle alot of the repairs.”

Pax River’s firefighters par-ticipate in required MAFTD

live-fire training at least twiceper year.

“Aircraft fires are a serioussituation because of an aircraft’smoving parts, special metals,composite materials — and thefuels burn hotter,” Trossbachsaid. “They canhurt youquickerthanabuildingfirecan.We traintogether andwork together so inthe event something happens,we’re ready to go.”

Mobile training device simulates aircraft fires

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Firefighters fromNaval DistrictWashington/NAS PatuxentRiver Fire and Emergency Services battle a simulated aircraftfire using theMobile Aircraft Firefighting Training Device, a self-contained, portable device that realistically simulates both exte-rior and interior aircraft fires.

Nov. 15-16 Buse Road willhave rolling lane closure

Road work will be conductedon Buse Road fromGate 1 to theintersection of Tate Road. Workincludes crack sealing the road.This will cause the road to belimited toone lanewhereBuse isonly two laneswide.

Nov. 15-16 Cuddihy Roadwill be down to one lane

Roadworkwill be conductedon Cuddihy Road between theintersections of Buse and Tateroads.Work includes crack seal-ing the road, which involves arolling lane closure that will en-compass one lane at a time.

Nov. 13-16 Villa Road willhave one lane closed at atime between Building 8141and Building 8300

Some work will be conduct-ed in the vicinity of the maingate at Webster Outyling Field.Work includes milling and pav-ing the road, which involvesclosing one lane at a time dur-ing construction.

All work is pending goodweather.

Roadworkcontinues atPax, Webster

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

Congratulations toNASPatuxent River2014 Sailors of the YearFrom left:Bluejacket of the YearAir Traffic Controller 3rdClass RosalindoOrioSenior Sailor of the YearAir Traffic Controller 1stClass JesseSchenemannJunior Sailor of the YearCulinary Specialist 2ndClass JeremyAndersen

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Accolades around the air station

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Syring reenlistsU.S.Marine Corps Col. Robert Pridgen, Presidential HelicoptersProgram (PMA-274) programmanager, left, reenlists ArmyStaff Sgt. George Syring, Oct. 29. Syring has served in the U.S.Army for 15 years, the last eight years in the ArmyReserve.

U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger

Lee marks five yearsMartha Lee, left, receives a five-year service certificate fromTracyMoran during an employee appreciation luncheonOct.29. Lee is a logisticsmanagement specialist in the Industrialand Logistics Planning/Sustainment Department (AIR 6.7) andMoran is the director of AIR 6.7.

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

BZ for Fire and Emergency ServicesNearly two dozenNaval DistrictWashington/NAS Pax River Fire and Emergency Services received recognition for their actionsand efforts on Aug. 7, when they extinguished a fire at a warehouse in a weapons area, which saved the Navy over $257million.TheNAS Pax River CommandingOfficer andNDWRegion Chiefs presented the awardsOct. 29.

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

BZ for Fire Prevention OfficeNAS Patuxent River CommandingOfficer Capt. Heidi Fleming, left, presented Bravo Zulu awards tomembers of the Fire Preven-tionOffice, Naval DistrictWashington/NAS Patuxent River Fire and Emergency Services, Oct. 29, for their outreach and educationefforts during Fire PreventionMonth in October. By participating in nearly 30 events andwith numerous Tester articles and othervenues, the office reachedmore than 100,000 people with fire-preventionmessages and training.

By Shawn GrahamNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

Kay Watson, Veterans Af-fairs (VA) vocational rehabili-tation counselor (VRC) at NASPatuxent River is encouragingservice members who aretransitioning out of the mili-tary to contact the base’s VAoffice.

“There are a lot of servicemembers who get lost withinthe system,” Watson said. “Alot of the people I meet aren’taware of how the systemworks, particularly in the areaof Chapter 31.”

The Vocational Rehabilita-tion and Employment (VR&E)Program, sometimes referredto as Chapter 31, helps veter-ans with service-connecteddisabilities and employmenthandicaps prepare for, findand keep suitable jobs.

“I’m here from the begin-

ning to the end,” explainedWatson. “We ensure our dis-abled veterans are enrolledin training which ensures aneasier transition into civilianlife.

“We are in constant con-tact with our Sailors, Ma-rines, Soldiers and Airmenonce they begin vocationalrehabilitation training or col-lege programs to ensure theirgoals are being met. It’s im-perative that we listen to ourtransitioning personnel, sowe can provide them with arehabilitation plan that ben-efits them, both personallyand professionally.”

Rehabilitation plans spec-ify an employment or inde-pendent living goal; identifyintermediate goals; and out-line services and resourcesneeded to achieve a veteran’sgoals. Veterans and counsel-ors work together to imple-

ment the plan to achieve asuccessful rehabilitation.

Watson said there aremany things to consider whensomeone has a service con-nected disability.

“Our rehabilitation plansalso take physical limitationsinto account,” Watson said.

“The veteran requesting assis-tance may not be able to suc-cessfully perform the job oroccupational skill they had inthe military, so we must plantheir training to meet exactspecifications.”

“We’re providing our dis-abled veterans with knowl-

edge and skills that will helpthem succeed in today’s workforce.”

If you have any questions

about vocational rehabilita-tion services, or to schedulean appointment, contactWatson at 301-342-3254.

Veterans Affairs counselor ready to assist Pax’s vets

U.S. Navy Photo by Shawn D. Graham

KayWatson is the Veterans Affairs vocational rehabilitationcounselor for NAS Patuxent River and SouthernMaryland.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Services:Comprehensive rehabilitation evaluation to determine

abilities, skills, interests and needs

Vocational counseling and rehabilitation planning

Employment services such as job-seeking skills, resumedevelopment, and otherwork readiness assistance

Assistance finding and keeping a job, including the useof special employer incentives

On-the-job training, apprenticeships and nonpaid workexperiences

Financial assistance for post-secondary training at a col-lege, vocational, technical or business school

Supportive rehabilitation services including caseman-agement, counseling and referral

On Base:

239th Marine Corps Birthday Ball6-11 p.m.Nov. 15HollywoodVolunteer FireDepartment

This year’s Marine Corps Birth-day Ball celebration is open to all.Tickets are on sale at the MarineAviation Detachment (MAD),Building 102. Cost: $20, E-5 andbelow; $40, E-6 to E-9, and datesof MAD Marines and MarineCorps League members; $45 offi-cers, warrant officers and MarineCorps League members; and $50,retirees, other military and addi-tional guests. Contact Capt. DanielHagarty at 301-342-7776 or daniel.hagarty@navy.mil, or Gunnery Sgt.Gary Bliss at 301-342-1427 or gary.bliss@navy.mil.

Free Administrative ProfessionalsFood Sampling11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Nov. 17MWR Beach House

Administrative professionals onbase are invited to an afternoon offood andhospitality. Relax and enjoyyourselves while being introducedto a local area restaurant. No needto stay for the duration of the event.

Cyber Security Lunchtime Q&ANoon to 1 p.m.Nov. 18Building 2272, Room 354.13

Nickolas Adams, Cyber SecuritySupport Branch (NAWCAD 7.2.6.2)department head, provides insighton the transition to Risk Manage-ment Framework, Cyber Securitythroughout the Acquisition Life-cycle and Best Practices for Pro-gram Managers, and VulnerabilityRemediation Asset Manager efforts.

Open to all military, civilian andcontractor employees. Seating isavailable on a first-come, first-seat-ed basis. Approved for one continu-ous learning point. Attendees cansubmit questions before each ses-sion or ask questions at the event.Sign language interpreters and vir-tual teleconferencing are availableupon request. Contact ChristopherBukolt at 301-757-6610 for more in-formation. More details about theQ&A session are available on thePMC Web Tool at https://mynavair.navair.navy.mil/portal/server.pt/community/pmc_webtool/1664/pmc_webtool/69752?page_id=1074.

Native American Heritage Luncheon11 a.m. to noon Nov. 18Religious Programs Center,Building 401

The NAS Patuxent River Mul-ticultural/Diversity Committeepresents a Native American Heri-tage Month Luncheon. For moreinformation, contact Navy Coun-selor 1st Class Kristy Horne at 301-342-1562.

Great American SmokeoutNov. 20

Military members and theirfamilies have an opportunity togo smoke-free for 24-hours dur-ing the Great American Smokeout.By quitting smoking – just for oneday – you can commit to quit whilegiving others a chance to avoid thenegative effects of secondhandsmoke. Visit ucanquit2.org for in-formation and support.

Naval Clinic Patuxent RiverPatient SurveyDeadline Nov. 21

Naval Health Clinic PatuxentRiver seeks patient input to makeits Health Promotion andWellnessprogram most beneficial. Surveysare only for those whose medicalprovider is at Naval Health ClinicPatuxent River. Surveys expireNov. 21. Logon ID/Code is: 66098.Health Interest Questionnaire,http://go.usa.gov/GukG: AssistsNavy and Marine Corps Com-mands in assessing the healthinterests of their beneficiaries.Health Risk Assessment, http://go.usa.gov/GuBB: Assesses thelifestyle risks of individuals to sup-port the annual Periodic HealthAssessment, and Health Promo-tion and Wellness program for allbeneficiaries.

Mandatory CounterintelligenceAwareness Briefs9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Nov. 29Eagle’s Nest Conference RoomBuilding 2109

These NCIS briefs are manda-tory annual training for all Dpeart-ment of Navy military and civilianpersonnel. Each brief is 50minutesin duration and begins every houron the hour.

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

hidden Gnorman the gnome. Any-one spotting Gnorman can emailtester@dcmilitary.com or phone301-342-4163 now through 5 p.m.Friday, and include a brief descrip-tion of where he’s located. All cor-rect answers are entered into adrawing and one name is chosentowin aCenter StageTheatermov-ie ticket. The same person cannotwin more than once per month.

Last week’s winner was CynthiaLongwho foundGnormanonPage4, in the large check photo.

Drill Hall Courts ClosingDec. 5 and 6

The Drill Hall basketball andvolleyball courts will be closed at1 p.m. Dec. 5 to set up for the 37thannual Christmas Arts and CraftsFestival, and again Dec. 6 from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. for the festival itself.The indoor pool andGear Issue arenot affected and will remain openfor business. The Bowling Centerwill also be open for normal busi-ness from 10 a.m. tomidnight.

Off Base:

NAWCAD Weapons 101 ScheduleNaval AirWarfare CenterWeapons Division China Laketraining center

The four-dayWeapons 101 classoffers an overview to weapons de-velopment and an opportunity tomeet the experts fromeach subjectarea. The class is offered at no costto participants in the Engineer andScientist Development Programand recently hired journeymenscientists and engineers. This classis also open, by invitation, to em-ployees of other NAVAIR and NAV-SEA sites. The schedule for fiscalyear 2015 is: Nov. 17-20, Jan. 26-29,April 27-30, and Aug. 3-6. ContactJoleigh Rafalski at 760-939-3588 orjoleigh.rafalski@navy.mil.

US Naval Academy Seeks ReserveInstructors

The U.S. Naval Academy needsqualified Navy Reserve officers, es-pecially at the ranks of lieutenant,

lieutenant commander and com-mander, with at least a master’sdegree in an appropriate academicdiscipline to instruct in designatedacademicdepartments for fall 2015,and to serve as military role mod-els and mentors for midshipmen.Interested Navy Reservists shouldemail the following to reserve.re-call@usna.edu: a cover letter thatstates which discipline(s) he or sheis applying for and his or her quali-fications for the position; a résuméof experience; and a full-lengthkhaki photo. Formore information,call 410-293-6513.

NEWS BRIEFS

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St. Nicholas ChapelService ScheduleCatholic ServicesMass5p.m.Sundays throughOctoberContinuing Catholic Development (CCD)Postponeduntil further notice

Protestant ServicesWorship11a.m.SundayMen’s Discipleship6-7:30p.m.SundayReligiousProgrammingCenterWomen’s Study6-7:30p.m. Tuesdayand10-11:30a.m. ThursdayReligiousProgrammingCenter

Celebrating 239 years

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate

Capt. Kurt Chivers, 2014Naval Supply Corps Foundation-Patuxent River (NSCF-PAXRIVER) chapter president, left, cutsthe birthday cakewith the oldest and youngestmember in at-tendance during the 239thNavy birthday celebration, Oct. 10,held at theCharlotte Hall VeteransHome. TheNSCF-PAXRIVERchapter sponsored the birthday celebration to honor the veter-answho helped paved theway for servicemembers.

Marines celebrate birthday with community service

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Col. Andre Mercier, left, Marine Aviation De-tachment commanding officer, joined hisunit in volunteering at Hollywood ElementarySchool, Nov. 3, as part of a weeklong projectto give back to the community as they cel-ebrate the U.S. Marine Corps birthday.

Courtesy photos

More than 80Marines volunteered at elementary schools throughoutSt. Mary’s County the first week of November helpingwith literacy,gardening projects and fitness classes. Theweeklong communityservice was part of theMarine Corps’ 239th birthday celebration.

Classes are held at the Fleetand Family Support Center inBuilding 2090 off Bundy Roadunless otherwise noted. Class-es are open to active-duty andretired military and Reservists.Reservationsarenecessary andcanbemadeatFFSCorbycall-ing 301-342-4911.

Ten Steps to a Federal Job:9-10 a.m.Nov. 13

SAPR Refresher Training:1-3 p.m.Nov. 13 and25

SponsorTraining: 9-10 a.m.Nov. 17

Return and Reunion: 1-4p.m.Nov. 18

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Ready, set, grow

U.S. Navy photo by Emily Strotman

Ralph Portnoy, a deputy programmanager in the NavalAviation Training Systems ProgramOffice (PMA-205),right, offers quick professional advice to Elizabeth Archer,left, and Dannetta Jackson during a SpeedMentoringevent for current or aspiring programmanagementprofessionals held Oct. 29 at NAS Patuxent River. Port-noy was one of 11 programmanagement leaders whoserved asmentors for the event, which was hosted by theAcquisitionWorkforce Development and Training Depart-ment (AIR 1.5). The 15 protégéswho attendedwere given12minutes to interact withmentors and gain insight intothe programmanagement career path. AIR 1.5 plans tohost four similar sessions in 2015 to support NAVAIR’sculture ofmentorship.

ByBill CouchNavalAirWarfareCenterAircraftDivisionPublicAffairs

Fifty-five NAVAIR em-ployees and officers wererecognized for completinga two-year master’s degreein systems engineering, or aone-year certificate in leadsystems integration (LSI)via the Naval PostgraduateSchool (NPS) at a graduationceremony in the north engi-neering center Oct. 9.

NAVAIR has partneredwith NPS to provide profes-sional education and devel-opment for NAVAIR militaryofficers and civilians desiringto improve their expertise insystems engineering. In ad-dition to Master of Sciencedegrees in systems engineer-ing (MSSE) or engineering sys-tems (MSES), a Lead SystemsCertificate program providesgraduate-level courses to pre-pare senior active-duty mili-tary officers and civilians forpositions as lead system inte-grators.

“Today we celebrate theamazing accomplishmentsof this graduating cohort, andwe also call on them to takethe next step and apply theirknowledge in support of ourwarfighters,” said Rear Adm.Mark Darrah, then-assistantcommander for Research andEngineering, NAVAIR. “De-mand from the fleet is goingup in these uncertain times.Our workforce is changing,and you’ll be guiding our newmembers as we go throughsomedifficult times.”

To earn MSSE or MSES de-grees under the program, stu-dents complete a challenging16-course curriculum includ-ingacapstoneprojectdesignedto resolve actual engineering

problemsconfrontingNAVAIR.To earn an LSI certificate, stu-dents must complete a four-course, one-year program.Students continue towork full-timewhile in theprogram.

“This took a lot of patienceand perseverance, but it wasvery worthwhile, “said MSSEgraduate Mark Stevens, whoworks in the NAVAIR Air Com-bat Electronics ProgramOffice(PMA-209)and isalsoaU.S.Air

Force Reservist. “Combiningthese studies along with myNavy civilian and Air Force Re-serve experiences has enabledme to establishhigher goals formyself in identifying Navy en-gineering aspirations.”

Stevenswas also one of fivestudentsandone facultymem-ber who received the WayneE. Meyer Award in recognitionof the educational excellenceand leadership they displayed

during the cohort’s course ofstudy. Other recipients werestudents Lauren McKay, EricRosenberg, GregoryWalsh andEric Williams and NPS profes-sorKristinGiammarco.

“Thank you forwhat you’vedone, and thank you to thefamilies who supported youduring your studies,” saidDarrah. “I could not be moreproud of this group, and I lookforward toworkingwith you.”

New NAVAIR NPS master’s degreegrads called to ‘Take the next step’

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Rear Adm.Mark Darrah, ProgramExecutive Office for Unmanned Aviation and StrikeWeaponsPEO (U&W), presided over the graduation of 55NAVAIR employees and officers Oct. 9. The em-ployees and officers completed a two-yearmaster’s degree in systems engineering, or a one-year certificate in lead systems integration via the Naval Postgraduate School.

(MSSE)Nicholas AlbrechtShane BrockwayJuanCabungcalJustin FoxWesley JohnstonDavid KanissKou KongSteven KrollChristopher LaingRick LeungLt. Cmdr. Dennis LloydKeithMastranLt. Jose PabonJason PowellGregory PryorNathaniel QuijanoLt. Cmdr. Jeffrey RogersGreg Sauve

Christopher SzymenderaJames TimsKimberly TomasinoJohn Tonello

(MSES)Lt. Cmdr.Christopher Canniff

Neal MarrsStephen Shellhammer

(LSI)Cmdr. Ryan AaronChristina AlleeFerguson AyersRichard CarranoCmdr. Josh DitmarJackie DvorakSilvia Faulstich

Cmdr. Anthony FortescueLissette FortunoMatt FunkLt. Cmdr. Brian HallLance HernandezEric JohnsenTracey JohnstonClifford KangasRobert KeeneyJanetMarksVinh NuyenPat RoeschJoseph SchmidtBob SteinbachCapt. Thomas TennantMichelle VaughnWilliamWrenJames YoungFFSC

Congratulations program graduates

Thursday, Nov. 136:30 p.m., Dracula Untold

(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 25mins.) Explores the origin ofDracula, vampire mythologyand the true history of PrinceVlad the Impaler, depictingDracula as a flawed hero in atragic love story set in a darkage of magic and war.

Friday, Nov. 146:30 p.m., The Best of Me

(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 58mins.) Dawson and Amandafind themselves reunitedwhen they return to theirsmall town for the funeral.Their bittersweet reunion re-ignites the love they’ve neverforgotten, but soon they dis-cover the forces that drove

them apart twenty years agolive on. This story capturesthepowerof true love, and thechoices we face when con-fronted with second chances.

9:20 p.m., Fury(Rated: R, 2 hrs. 14 mins.)

April 1945. As the Alliesmake their final push in theEuropean Theatre, an armysergeant named Wardaddycommands a Sherman tankand her five-man crew on adeadly mission behind en-emy lines. Outnumbered andoutgunned, and with a rookiesoldier thrust into their pla-toon, Wardaddy and his menface overwhelming odds intheir heroic attempts to strikeat the heart of Nazi Germany.

Saturday, Nov. 154 p.m., The Book of Life

(Rated: PG, 1 hr. 25 mins.)This film is a vibrant fantasy-adventure, tells the legendof Manolo, a conflicted heroand dreamer who sets off onan epic quest through magi-cal, mythical and wondrousworlds in order to rescue hisone true love and defend hisvillage.

6:30 p.m., Alexander andthe Terrible, Horrible, NoGood Very Bad Day

(Rated: PG, 1 hr. 20 mins.)Alexander experiences themost terrible and horribledayof his lifewithone calam-ity after another. When Alex-ander tells his family abouthis day, he finds little sympa-thy and wonders if bad thingsonly happen to him. He soonlearns that he’s not alonewhenhisbrother, sister,momand dad all find themselvesliving through their own ter-rible, horrible, no good, verybad day.

9 p.m., Fury(Rated: R, 2 hrs. 14 mins.)

Sunday, Nov. 162p.m.,TheBookof Life (3D)

(Rated: PG, 1 hr. 25 mins.)

Monday, Nov. 17 andTuesday, Nov. 18

Theater is not open

Wednesday, Nov. 196:30 p.m., Fury

(Rated: R, 2 hrs. 14 mins.)

For all MWR news, visitwww.cnic.navy.mil/Patux-ent and click on the Fleetand Family Readiness tab.

River’s Edge

Thanksgiving DinnerPrepared To Go

Let the River’s Edge han-dle the cooking for yourThanksgiving feast! Pack-ages are available for fami-lies of all sizes starting at$89.99 for a dinner for four.The River’s Edge is accept-ing orders until Nov. 21 byphone at 301-342-3656;payment is due when or-der is placed. All ordersare available for pick upon Nov. 25-26 and must bepicked up by 5 p.m.

Drill Hall

Holiday Weight MaintenanceCost: $5 for active duty andReservists; $10 for all others

This eight-week programchallenges you to lose ormaintain your body weightduring those gluttonousholidays. Register at theSports and Fitness Office.First weigh-in is Nov. 17.

Lifeguard RefresherCost: $100

Students need to prepareahead of time by referring tothe training available at www.redcrossrefresher.com. Regis-ter at theFitness andSportsOf-fice or by telephone with creditcard.Session 1: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dec. 16Session 2: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dec. 18

Lifeguard CertificationJan. 12-169 a.m. to 5 p.m.weekdaysCost: $225

Customized Creations

White House OrnamentsCost: $22

The 2014 White HouseChristmas Ornament is atwo-piece set depicting theLocomotive and PullmanCar, commonly referred toas the “Presidential Special”of the 29th U.S. President,Warren G. Harding. Limitedquantities are available.

37th Annual Arts and CraftsFestival10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Dec. 6

Over175 local vendorsoffer-ing hand-made crafts. No ad-mission fee. This event is opento the public, shuttles are avail-able at the Frank Knox Buildingparking lot just south of Gate 2next to the Cedar Point FederalCredit Union for all personswithout base access.

Navy Flying Club

Pilot Ground SchoolThe Patuxent River Navy

Flying Club offers Pri-vate Pilot and InstrumentGround Schools. For moreinformation, visit the NavyFlying Club Office in Build-ing 336 from 1:15-2:30 p.m.weekdays, or call 301-862-1110.

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l Movie Line: 301-342-5033l Reservations: 301-342-3648l Ticket Prices: E-1 to E-5 category:adults, $3.50 and youths ages 6-11,$2.50. All others: adults, $4.50;youths ages 6-11, $3.50.

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Learn moreat the roadshowsFrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:

• Nov. 20 - First floor atrium,Building 2272

• Dec. 3 - First floor, Building 2185

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Calvert County:

Ornament Show and Sale10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Nov. 16 through Jan. 3Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center

Juried show featuring hand-crafted orna-ments by 20 regional artists is the perfect placeto find unique and affordable gifts. The orna-ments are hung on trees displayed in the MainGallery of the Arts Building.Visitors shop off thetrees and take their purchases to the gift shop.

Free Paper Shredding Event8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Nov. 22HuntingtownHigh School

This event allows Calvert County residents todestroy unwanted paper and documents, help-ing to prevent identity theft. Rain or shine.

St. Mary’s County:

Newtowne Players Presents “NunCrackers”8 p.m.Nov. 13-15; 3 p.m. Nov. 16Three Notch Theater, Lexington Park

NunCrackers is presented as the first TV spe-

cial taped in the cable access studio built by Rev-erend Mother in the convent basement. It starsthe nuns you love, plus Father Virgil and a fewof Mount Saint Helen’s most talented students.It’s the perfect way to ensure your holiday sea-son is merry and bright.Tickets: $18, adults; $15,seniors/military/students; and $13, youths ages12 and younger.

JobSource Mobile Career Center1-4 p.m.Nov. 14Leonardtown library

Job seekers can stop by to get job counselingand resume help, search for jobs and get regis-tered with the MarylandWorkforce Exchange.

Southern Maryland Math Circle10 a.m. to noonNov. 15Lexington Park library

Fun and fascinating math activities areplanned for middle and high school studentsand their families by St. Mary’s College faculty toinspire a love of mathematical exploration to ev-eryone who comes. Free. Snacks provided.

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Charlotte Hall True Value - Just Ask Rental30314 Triangle Drive

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93 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Stock# 78132 . $3,95002 Lincoln Continental Stock# 72966 ... $4,9402003 VW Jetta Stock# 77690 ............... $4,98704 VW Golf Stock# 73022 ..................... $5,94203 Toyota Camry Stock# 77764 ............ $5,9622005 Buick LeSabre Stock# 77582 ....... $5,98809 Toyota Camry Stock# 77777 ............ $6,89701 GMC Savanah Stock# 73689 ............ $6,96006 Cadillac DTS Stock# 74236 .............. $7,6382006 Toyota Sienna Stock# 73188 ........ $7,6402006 Honda Accord Stock# 73797 ........ $7,8672006 Nissan Altima Stock# 73763 ........ $7,9202009 Hyundai Sonata Stock# 73645 ...... $7,9402004 Lincoln Town Car Stock# 73510 ... $7,96002 BMW 325i Stock# 77844 ................. $7,9882004 Infinity G35 Stock# 73223 ............ $8,8402007 Ford Mustang Stock# 73515 ........ $9,9402007 Dodge Durango Stock# 72186 ...... $9,9622001 Toyota 4 Runner Stock# 79048 ..... $9,97402 Chevy Silverado Stock# 78594 ........ $9,9882006 Acura MDX Stock# 73760 ........... $12,962

03 Toyota CamryStock# 77764$5,962

01 GMC SavanahStock# 73689$6,960

97 Mercury Grand Marquis GSStock# 79374$5,988

02 BMW 325iStock# 77844$7,988

96 GMC YukonStock# 79266$5,988

02 Chevy SilveradoStock# 78594$9,988

04 VW GolfStock# 73022$5,942

08 Ford FocusStock# 73360$6,888

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