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By John Joyce threats, risks, and vulner- NSWC Dahlgren abilities associated with Division Corporate wearable and embed- Link directly to the Communications dable technologies. NSASP Facebook “What the private sector volunteers contrib- page on your How easy is it to hack a uted was nothing short of pacemaker? Your “FitBit” smart phone genius,” said McMullen. is designed to track your “This was agreat way to physical movements. INSIDE: engage in cutting-edge Who else can see it? technology. The govern- These are among the ment intelligence com- myriad of questions Naval munity volunteers were Surface Warfare Dahlgren equally talented, and Division (NSWCDD) engi- brought the necessary neer Brenden McMullen contexts from their re- researched for six months spective organizations.” as amember of afocus The annual initiative group sponsored by the -officially known as the Department of Homeland Intelligence Community Security (DHS)in2014. Analyst-Private Sector The questions Mc- Partnership Program - Mullen and his counter- facilitates collaborative parts analyzed had one U.S. Marine Corps photo partnerships between common denominator Brenden McMullen (closest to helicopter) jumps out of the Marine Corps members of the private Dahlgren -”wearable and embed- UH1Y over Marine Corps Base Quantico while assigned to Marine Corps sector and teams of expe- dable technology”. Systems Command as aNavy Senior Chief Special Amphibious Reconnais- rienced intelligence com- Blood Drive They examined sur- sance Corpsman in 2006. McMullen -now aNavy civilian engineer -was re- munity analysts. It pro- gically implanted items cently commended for his impact on new research to identify threats, risks, vides intelligence com- Page 2 such as pacemakers and and vulnerabilities related to wearable and embeddable technologies. As munity analysts and pri- telemetry as well as wear- the only Department of Defense civilian member of aDepartment of Home- vate sector partners with able items ranging from land Security focus group, he used his military expertise to evaluate wear- abetter understanding physical fitness bands able items like ﬁtness bands and medical telemetry -including LifeAlert and of select national security and chips to medical te- GoogleGlass -inaddition to surgically implanted items.

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PA Like McMullen, scores POST SO. See Wearable,Page 7 PERMIT of federal and private sec- theirspare time to par- Office of Intelligence and telligence -toidentify US NEWSP PRESOR Culinary specialist thrives through hard work, education, volunteering By Zack Shelby like she does now. She around an 11-month tour NSASP Public was there to chow down in the Philippines. Affairs like most of the rest of the Because of aPTS (Per- Sailors. form to Serve) quota, At that time, Glover Glover ended up switch- Everyone has heard was abuilder. ing out of the construc- of that old saying, “It’s “That was my initial tion field. not where you start, it’s job in the Navy,” Glover “I started looking into where you end up,” or said.“Idid construction getting another rate,” something of the like. -vertical and horizontal Glover said. She was Well there was nothing construction.” given three options of ca- wrong with where Culi- She did such work at reerfields to choose.The nary Specialist 2nd Class her first duty station in third option was culinary Amanda Glover, leading Gulfport, Mississippi, specialist. Glover tookon petty officer with the Na- at the Naval Construc- the challengeand thrived val Support Facility In- tion Battalion Center in her new rate. dian Head Galley, got her (NCBC) but also during “I think it’s been a start in June 2008. three deployments early good switch,” Glover U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos Rear Adm. Markham Rich, left, commandant of However, when Glover in her career, including said of her career change which came about two Naval District Washington (NDW), congratulates began her Navy career two different tours of years ago. “I actually en- CS2 Amanda Glover, right, during aceremony at back then, she didn’t go Afghanistan -one for six Naval Support Facility Indian Head on March 13. to the galley to cook, su- months and the other for Glover, assigned to the installation galley, was pervise or do inventory nine months sandwiched See Culinary,Page 4 recognized as NDW’s Sailor of the Year.

FREE CLASSIFIED ADS FORMILITARYAND GOVERNMENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES E-mail [email protected] or Call (540) 653-8153 2FThe South Potomac Pilot riday, March 20, 2015 Meals on Wheels in motion at Indian Head By Zack Shelby Although it rotates, said referring to the de- NSASP Public Affairs two staff members from liverers as “baby” and the Indian Head Gal- “darling.” “I thank you so ley staff of about five do much. You’re making me Some share their the tour together on the cry. You all be careful out thanks. Others bless scheduled dates. there. Good luck. Bless the Sailors who stop by. “We always send two your hearts.” Some just want to talk people -for safety,” Glov- Ed Rice, Indian Head about the weather or er said. For the most re- route coordinator for anything that’s on their cent delivery, Glover and Charles County Meals mind. shipmate Aviation Boat- on Wheels, said the pro- About every three swain’s Mate 2nd Class gram originally started weeks for the last for Amanda Cuyler, assigned in 1988 to provide nutri- the last few years years, to Naval Support Activity tion for seniors who are Sailors from the Naval South Potomac (NSASP), homebound and unable Support Facility (NSF) delivered stuffed cabbage to cook for themselves. Indian Head Galley de- and Salisbury steak. Oth- “In Charles County, liver meals door-to-door er times, chicken may be we formed a‘not-for- outside the gate to eager, on the menu. No matter profit’ to manage the hungry and thankful citi- what it is, the clients are routes,” Rice said. “There zens in the community. quite appreciative. are atotal of 10 routes in “Once every three Homer Bibb’s place Charles County -this (In- weeks we send two peo- was the first stop on the dian Head) being one of ple from the galley to most recent Meals on the larger ones as far as deliver meals to limited- Wheels venture on March mileage and numbers of mobility seniors,” said 17. clients served.” Culinary Specialist 2nd “It’s great, beautiful,” Rice said in 2014, the Class Amanda Glover, U.S. Navy photo by Zack Shelby Bibb exclaimed about program served an esti- who serves at the NSF In- CS2 Class Amanda Glover, Naval Support Activity South Potomac, delivers having food delivered mated 30,000 meals in dian Head Galley. Glover ameal to Homer Bibb just outside the Naval Support Facility Indian Head to his residence. “The gate on March 17. “It’s great, beautiful,” Bibb exclaimed about having food Charles County. said the previous regime food’s fantastic. Ilove it. delivered to his residence. “The food’s fantastic. Ilove it. The service is “A lot of us have elderly at the Indian Head Galley The service is good. The good. The people are good.” relatives in the area,” Rice got involved with Meals people are good.” said. “This keeps them on Wheels about two rey Glenn, Indian Head “It makes their day,” alot of times, they are Helen Newman also from having to go to a years ago and the current food service officer, has Glover said. “Sometimes happy, not just about the showed her appreciation. group, headed by Chief continued to support the you may be the only visi- food,but that they hada “I think it’s absolutely Culinary Specialist Co- program. tor they see all day so visitor for the day.” wonderful,” Newman See Meals,Page 4 Navy scientists and engineers mentor students at FIRST Tech Challenge Virginia State Championship By John Joyce Techie Tornaodes, The Block- an understanding of engi- NSWCDD Corporate heads, The Bionic Tigers, neering fundamentals,” said Communications Vertigo, Nerd Herd, and Evil Gray. “It is immensely gratify- Purple Sox -also qualified for ing to witness the team spirit the Super-Regional Champi- and see the smiles on all of the TheNavy-mentored “Hor- onship. team members.” nets” and “RoboJackets” “This is asuperb effort for Rear Adm. Lorin Selby, joined 50 robotics teams -all this team and what they rep- Naval Surface Warfare Center with intriguing names -to resent,” said Simon Gray, As- (NSWC) Commander, joined compete at the FIRST Tech sistant Program Manager for about 1,500 spectators at the Challenge Virginia State Mission Systems in the NAV- event, inspiring students - Championship here Feb. 28. SEA Electric Ships Office and ranging from sixth graders to The Orange County High Hornet team mentor. “Com- high school seniors -inhis School Hornets and James ing from arural location, the openingremarks andashe Monroe High School Robo- team overcame significant engaged them in conversa- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Commander Rear Adm. Lorin Selby, jackets team members were challenges to access engi- tion. among 500 students cheered NSWC Dahlgren Division computer scientist Marin Kobin (left), and mem- neering resources. Thanks to “The admiral said he had bers of the James Monroe High School RoboJackets are pictured at the on by parents, teachers, and agroup of mentors with agra- ablast,” reported MarinKo- coaches at St. Christopher’s 2015 FIRST Tech Challenge Virginia State Championship. Student teams cious professional mindset, bin, NSWC Dahlgren Divi- designed, built and programmed their own robots prior to competing School. our team has become an in- sion computer scientist who All student teams de- against other teams at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Sci- spiration to others and knows is the RoboJackets lead Navy ence and Technology) event. signed, built and pro- no bounds to their potential.” mentor. “The students and grammed their own robots The Naval Sea Systems spectators loved meeting and prior to competing against Command (NAVSEA) and the talking to Admiral Selby, and other teams at the FIRST (For National Defense Education he clearly enjoyed getting to Inspiration and Recognition Program (NDEP) sponsored know the program, the teams, of Science and Technology) teams advanced to the state and the robots.” event. championship by winning Kobin exudes enthusiasm The Hornets scored high awards and robot perfor- as she talks about mentor- enough to win one of 12 plac- mance categories at qualify- ing students participating es at the FIRST Tech Chal- ing tournaments across Vir- in FIRST as away to build lenge East Super-Regional ginia throughout the compe- students’ science, engineer- Championship to be held in tition season. ing and technology skill -to Scranton, Penn., March 19- “Not only have NAVSEA inspire innovation and foster 21. guidance and the NDEP grant well-rounded lifecapabilities Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Commander Rear Adm. Lorin Selby Virginia student teams - increased our team’s aware- that include self-confidence, and members of the Orange County High School Hornets are pictured at ED Too, Geeks in Just their ness of Navy engineering, but the 2015 FIRST Tech Challenge Virginia State Championship. The Hornets Underpants, Tuxedo Pandas, the personal interaction with scored high enough to win aspot at the FIRST Super-Regional Champion- Heptahelix, Team Aperture, Navy civilians has promoted See FIRST,Page 7 ship to be held in Scranton, Penn., March 19-21. Friday, March 20, 2015 The South Potomac Pilot 3 NSF Dahlgren Easter This Week in Navy History Services Schedule March 20 CATHOLIC SERVICES 1833 -Cmdr. Geisinger of • Holy Thursday, April 2, Evening Mass at Peacock negotiates the first 1900 commercial treaty with King • Good Friday, April 3, Stations of the Cross of Siam. at 1200 1922 -USS Jupiter (AC- 3) recommissioned as USS • Good Friday, April 3, Liturgical Service at Langley (CV-1), Navy’s first 1900 aircraft carrier. • Holy Saturday, April 4, Easter Vigil at 2000 1939 -Naval Research • Easter Sunday, April 5, Resurrection Ser- Lab recommends financing vice 0900 research program to obtain power from uranium. 2003 -U.S. began Op- PROTESTANT SERVICES eration Iraqi Freedom by • Easter Sunday, April 5, Sunrise Service launching cruise missiles 0635, across form Bldg. 101 from Navy ships in the Red • Easter Sunday, April 5, Protestant Service Sea and Persian Gulf. 1030 March 21 1917 -Loretta Walsh becomes first female petty officer in theU.S.Navywhen she is sworn in as aChief DOSC scholarship, Yeoman. 1919 -Navy installs and community organizations tests Sperry gyrocompass in the first test of aaircraft gy- Photo courtesy of Naval History and Heritage Command applications due dates rocompass. Halftone reproduction of an artwork by Carlton T. Chapman, depicting 1945 -Bureau of Aero- the capture of HMS Penguin by USS Hornet off Tristan da Cunha, in the approaching nautics initiates rocket- South Atlantic. powered surface-to-air By Zack Shelby guided missile development March 23 altitude of 224 km. Recovery cation of Samuel Langley’s by awarding contract to was by helicopters from USS NSASP Public Affairs 1815 -USS Hornet cap- flying machine, beginning Fairchild. Intrepid (CVS-11). tures HMS Penguin in battle naval aviation. The Dahlgren Officers’ Spouses’ Club March 22 lasting 22 minutes. 1882 -Secretary of the March 24 March 26 (DOSC) Rosemarie Blades Honorary Scholar- 1820 -CommodoreSte- Navy William H. Hunt is- 1903 -George Dewey ship and community organizations applica- phen Decatur dies after duel 1942 -Adm. Ernest King tions are due by April 15. sues General Order No. 292 commissioned Admiral of becomes both Chief of Naval with Capt. James Barron. the Navy with the date of DOSC Advisor and past Charities Commit- 1915 -“Naval Aviator” creating Office of Naval In- Operations and Command- tee Chair Connie Hall said more information rank, March 2, 1899. He was replaces former “Navy Air telligence. er, U.S. Fleet. on howtosubmitapplicationsisavailable at the only person to hold this Pilot” for officers qualified 1945 -Carriers begin pre- http://dahlgrenosc.webs.com/. Once on the rank. 1943 -Battle of Koman- as aviators. assault strikes on Okinawa, web site, click on the “Scholarships and Chari- dorski Islands, prevents Jap- 1929 -Navy ships protect kamikaze attacks follow. ties” tab. anese reinforcements from Americans and their property 1958 -First launching of March 25 Alist of past recipients and the scholarship reaching Attu. during Mexican revolution. simulated Polaris missile 1813 -USS Essex takes requirements along with an application should 1966 -Operation Jack- 1946 -USS Missouri (BB- from submerged tactical Neryeda, the first vessel also pop up. stay begins in Navy’s first 63) departs U.S. to return launcher facility off Califor- capture by the U.S. Navy in “There’s also alittle blurb about the awards body of deceased Turkish nia. Pacific. amphibious assault in Viet- banquet,” Hall said of the web site. The awards ambassador to the U.S. back 1965 -Lt. Cmdr. John W. 1898 -Assist. Secretary nam’s inland waters. banquet will be May 16. Eligible applicants may to Turkey for burial. Mis- Young, pilot of Gemini 3, of the Navy Theodore Roo- 1968 -Operation Bold put their submissions in through the DOSC web souri arrived in Istanbul on completedthree orbits in sevelt proposes the Navy Dragon III begins in Mekong site up until the April 15 deadline. April 5. four hours, 53 minutes at an investigate military appli- Delta. “[Eligible applicants include] anybody who has afamily contact at Dahlgren; it could be a parent or spouse who was an officer at Dahl- gren,” Hall said. “They might have been an officer on the base 10 years ago, but their children or spouses can still apply for ascholarship Navy Gold Star recognizes Gold Star Spouses here.” Hall said for the charity, local community On April 5, 2015, we pay honors those spouses and also move away from where Gold Star staff reaches out to charity organizations will submit applications. our respects to Gold Star the immense sacrifices they they were stationed in order Survivors in hopes of bring- More information about charity requirements Military Spouses on Gold have made. to be closer to other family ing them together to gain is available by clicking on “Charity Distribution Star Wives Day. Gold Star Gold Star Spouses have members or to seek employ- the support they may have Flyer” at the bottom of the page after having Wives Day was first celebrat- unique challenges. Many ment. This takes them away missed. By connecting with clicked on the “Scholarships and Charities” tab. ed Dec. 18, 2010, as aresult times the deceased Service from the support of the mili- other Survivors, the Navy The flyer reads in part, “The Dahlgren Offi- of aSenate resolution with Member was the primary tary unit their Service Mem- Gold Star Program believes cers’ Spouses Club (DOSC) is currently accept- support from the Gold Star breadwinner of the family. ber was apart of. This can that asense of well-being ing written requests from non-profit organi- Wives of America, Inc. Al- With their death, the sur- be isolating and difficult for and resiliency can prevail. zations to receive charitable funds to support though the official name is viving spouse needs to find many spouses. Surviving spouses will nev- their organization. DOSC operates “the Second Gold Star Wives Day, we rec- away to supplement that Those spouses that have er forget or “get over” their Tour” thrift store on NSASP Dahlgren. Money ognize all surviving spouses, loss of regularand steady children may have addi- loss. With support of the received is given back to the local community male and female. income. If the surviving tional challenges. They may Gold Star staff and other and Naval Support Facility Dahlgren through The sacrifices of aGold spouse is the primary bread- become mother and father Survivors, our Gold Star charitable contributions.” Star spouse are more than winner, their career plans to those children. They “What they do is tell us alittle about who losing the person they may need to be altered to ac- also have the important and Spouses can augment their they are, what they want to use the money for, called their life partner; it commodate their different critical job of preserving the future with new friends, how much money they think they’ll need and is the loss of afuture with responsibilities without the memories of that deceased goals and expectations. then agroup of people get together and sort that person. The Survivors support from their deceased parent for their children. Naval District Washing- throughthe applications and determine who goals and expectations can spouse. Although the death The Navy Gold Star Pro- ton Gold Star Program may they consider to be thebestselections,”Hall change drastically with that gratuity and insurance may gram works to connect sur- be reached by contacting said. “We try to give alittle bit to everybody on loss. They may feel that they be substantial, smartfinan- viving spouses with the mili- the Regional Navy Gold most years.” are no longer part of the cial planning is crucial to the tary so they can continue to Star Coordinator at 202- For more information, email dahlgrenosc@ military and for many their sustainability of the house- gain support and honor their 433-3171 or the Installation yahoo.com. sense of identity can also be hold. loved ones. Through events Navy Gold Star Coordinator lost. Gold Star Wives Day Many Gold Star spouses and direct contact, the Navy at 202-433-3055. 4FThe South Potomac Pilot riday, March 20, 2015 Culinary: Balancing career, education, volunteering

Base Continued from page 1 It came as no surprise to those cue squad. Ilove getting to ride on who know Glover when she earned the ambulance.” joy the job alot better.” Naval District Washington Sailor Glover is pursuing her Bach- She said she appreciates the Happenings of the Year honors for Fiscal Year elor’s Degree through Brandman opportunities and diversity the 2014. She was up against up three University online where she is current position has afforded her. other Sailors of the Quarter award studying business administration “You don’t do the same thing ev- Dahlgren winners. Glover cited her leader- with afocus on human resources. ery day,” Glover said. “You cook ev- ship and off-duty volunteering, ery day, but there are different parts She’s aiming to finish her degree Second Tour Thrift Store which she started in August, for in December. of the job. It’s not just cooking.” her emerging as Sailor of the Year. Some of the things Glover and As for the Navy, Glover plans on Second Tour Thrift Store, aDahlgren Officers’ “I volunteer at the Charles others at the Indian Head Galley staying in, but said that she has a Spouses Club volunteer-run organization, offers County Rescue Squad,” Glover cook include Mexican food (usual- few more years before she has to free uniforms (gently used) for active duty military said. “I ride as an aide right now. ly Tuesdays), such as tacos or faji- make that decision. members are always available on the porch. Store I’mworking on gettingmyemer- profitsare donatedbacktothe communityinthe tas, and Fridays are the “unhealthy Glover takes solace in the fact gency medical technician license.” form of scholarships for military families who have days,” where one can expect to see She said she dedicates about 10 that other Sailors can look at her served at Naval SupportFacility Dahlgren and sup- pizza, wings or spaghetti, accord- hours each week to volunteering as someone who can balance a portfor local charities servingKingGeorge County. ingtoGlover. and doesn’t plan to stop until she Navy career while finding time to The store is locatedat722 SampsonRd. and is open “The menu is kind of similar ev- has to. Glover has also been actively further her education and volun- on Thursdays from12:30 p.m.to3p.m. ery week,” she said. involved in pursuing her education. teer doing something she loves. She is also involved in inven- And with March being Women’s tory of the store rooms and ensur- In December 2013, Igot my As- Indian Head History Month, she also takes ingthe accuracy of records. At this sociate’s Degree (from Coastline Community College),” she said. comfort in the fact that she feels “Treasures” Thrift Store Needs Donations! point in her career, Glover isn’t just aworker bee. She is aleader, She studied human resources for the Navy has afforded her oppor- The Indian Head Thrift Store “Treasures” is aresponsibility she covets. the online school and has taken tunity to succeed, unaffected by open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. The store “As aleading petty officer, I classes on and off since 2009. She gender in an organization where is located at 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. have the opportunity to lead three refuses to let her accolades and males greatly outnumber females. Donations of gently used items are currently being Sailors every day,” Glover said. achievements go to her head. “I don’t think it’s affected my accepted. She said it’s challenging because “I think it’s been business as opportunities to do anything,” everyone is different, but likes usual,” Glover said. “I haven’t let it Glover said. “If anything, it’s a Barbeque truck at IH and Stump Neck the process of motivating them to get to me. I’d rather make people motivating factor to do more than Enjoy delicious T&J Barbeque at NSF Indian come to work. around me better.” She prides her- other people around you.” Head on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from approxi- “I can go off my experience of self on hard work. At home, she doesn’t have peo- mately 11 a.m. to 1p.m., next to the library, and at what I’ve seen in leaders above “I’ll stay at work until Ifeel my ple around her, but perhaps some- work’s done,” Glover said. “I don’t theNSF Indian Head StumpNeckAnnex on Tues- me,” Glover said. She tries to emu- thing better. believe in working hours. I’ll stay day, from approximately 11 a.m. to 1p.m., next to late what she has seen in leaders “I’m single, but Ihave adog at as late as Ihave to.” Building 2195. that have been effective. home,” Glover said of Chance, her “I’m still technically ajunior Her work ethic, combined with five-year-old lab mix that she’s Sailor, but I’m in that leadership her pursuit of further education To publish information on your event or program had since he was ayear old. As position where more is expected and volunteer work leave very lit- under “Base Happenings,” contactAndrew Revelosat Chance would have it, Glover also 540-653-6012 or email [email protected] of me,” Glover said. “Sometimes I tletimefor personal time. have to look back and remember “Right now, Idon’t have much has plenty of support from her that Iwas ajunior Sailor.” time for anything,” Glover said. hometown of Cleveland, where She said she didn’t always un- “I’m working on my Bachelor’s most of her family is located. Help Wanted: derstand why her leaders did cer- (Degree) and then Ihave my EMT “They’ve been really support- Editorial Reporter/Photojournalist tain things. class two nights per week and I ive,” Glover said. “My parents had to sign awaiver when Ifirst joined Comprint Military Publications has an imme- “Now Isee both sides of it,” Glov- have to find time to volunteer diate opening for afull-time reporter/photo- er said. “It’s not as easy as you think in between. My hobby is pretty because Iwas only 17. They’ve journalist in its NSF Dahlgren, Virginia office. it is when you’re ajunior Sailor.” much running calls with the res- been supportive the entire time.” News writing background, interviewing indi- viduals for stories, and AP Style knowledge, & can stay at home and enjoy their 36 drivers.” digital camera familiarity important. College degree in journalism preferred. Familiarity Meals: home life withouthavingtorelo- He also said he appreciates the with military aplus. E-mail resume, 3writing cate because of disabilities.” contributions to the program by samples that have not been edited and salary Continued from page 2 Rice said the recipients of the the military. requirements to: [email protected]. meals are very appreciative of the “The clients like to see amili- We offer acompetitive compensation and home or assisted living as soon as comprehensive benefits package includ- program. tary uniform come up to the door ing medical, dental, 401(k) and tuition reim- they would otherwise go because “We do it five days aweek,” to deliver the meals,” Rice said. bursement. EOE. we provide them with ameal. They Rice said. “I have atotal of about “They get akick out of it.”

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Capt. MaryFeinberg Jeron Hayes Andrew Revelos Zack Shelby Breton Helsel and Commanding Officer, Public Affairs Officer, Editor Staff writer DeirdreParry NSASouth Potomac NSASouth Potomac Copy/layout editors Friday, March 20, 2015 The South Potomac Pilot 5 MWR Highlights Dahlgren Wax and Watercolor Painting Movie Theater April 3from 1to3:30 p.m. In this two-week, afternoon class, learn wax and watercolor technique. Maximum class size is four. More classes will be added if demand is high. Please register by March 30th. Cost $75.00, which includes all materials. 540-653-7336 Fitness Center Price of Shows 540-653-8580 Civilians -$5; AD, Retired, Reserve, Family Aquatics Center Members (E7 -above) $4; AD, Reserve, Fam- 540-653-8088 Spring Intramural Sports ily Members (E6 -below) -$2.50; Child (6-11) Wet &Wild Easter Egg Hunt March 25 at 11:30 a.m. Spring sports will be starting -$2; Child (5 and under) -Free; Tickets for a soon! Come to the Dahlgren Fitness Center for an organiza- movie shown in 3-D are an additional $1 March 28 from 1to3p.m. Oh no! The Easter Bunny tional meeting for the intramural softball league on March trippedand spilledhis basket of eggs in thepool! How 25th. All with base access age 16 and up, and invited guests many can you find? All children ages 5to12, with base ac- are welcome to attend the meetings and join the leagues. Friday,March 20th,7p.m. cess are invited to the underwater Easter egg hunt. Eggs will League costs: Active Duty, free; Retiree/Active Duty Depen- JupiterAscending, PG-13 be at different depths for different ages. Kids MUST be able dent, $15; DoD Civilian, $30; Contractor/Other, $40. to get in the water and retrieve their own eggs in order to Saturday,March 21st,4p.m. participate. Please register at the aquatics center by March The DUFF,PG-13 23rd. Cost: Regular admission. General Library Saturday,March 21st,7p.m. 540-653-7474 American Red Cross Lifeguard Training FocusR April 6-10 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All with base ac- National Library Week &Spring Celebration cess, age 15 and older are invited to take Lifeguard, First Aid March 30- April 11. Celebrate National Library Week! All Friday,March 27th, 7p.m. andCPR/AED Training.There will be apretest on April6th check out transactions or new library card sign-ups during Kingsman: The Secret Service, R from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Participants must pass this pretestto these two weeks will earn you an entry to win agift card! continue with theclass.Pleaseregisteratthe Aquatics Cen- Don’t miss the other special activities planned throughout terbyMarch 30th.Cost: $15.00 to take thepretest.$235.00 the week. to enroll in theweek-long class. March 31st -Spring Bonnets &Baskets from 4to5:30 p.m. Stop by to make your own Easter Basket, Easter Bon- net or baby headband. Bingo April 1st -Find hidden Easter eggs throughout the li- 540-653-8785 brary! with the Easter Bunny and much more! Free for all with April 3rd -Storytime and pictures with the Easter Bunny base access. Are you the next winner? at 10 a.m. Thursday Evenings at the Community House. Doors April 3rd -Half Day Craft Day Movie at the Dahlgren Summer Camp open at 4p.m. Early Bird games start at 5p.m. Bingo is Theater at 1p.m. Watch Big Hero 6for free. Kids in grades growing and so is the excitement! The jackpot now starts at pre-K through 12th will receive afree small popcorn and a At the Youth Center. Register your Kindergarten through $1,000 and 48 numbers and will increase $100 and 1number small drink! 5th grade children for Summer Camp at the Youth Center! each week it is not won. Payouts for regular games start April 7th -Patron Appreciation Day: Enjoy snacks at the ProgramrunsfromJune22toAugust 28. Contactthe Youth at $50. Two new games have been added for atotal of 11 library. Center for more details. games. Double Action is acoverall game. Cards are an ad- April 10th -Spring Celebration! Enjoy apetting zoo, ditional $1, but offer a$75 payout! MWR Appreciation is a pony rides, and crafts from 4to6pm. Camp Mids coverall game as well for an additional $1. The payout is At the Youth Center. Register your Middle School age 90% of sales brought in for that card. Food and beverages children for Camp Mids at the Youth Center! Registration (non-alcoholic andadult beverages) areavailable forpur- Liberty Center begins March 30th. Program runs from June 29 to August 7. chase. All with base access are invited. Participants play- 540-653-7277 ing bingo must be 18 years of age or older. Avalid form of Contact the Youth Center for more details. identification must be shown to purchase alcoholic bever- Liberty Shuttle Service ages. For more information, please contact the ITT office March 27 from 7to11:45 p.m. Liberty Center Patrons at 540-653-8785. General Library Only: E1- E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. 301-744-4623 Liberty is providing ashuttle service in the local area. Please call or stop in the Liberty Center to get more infor- Cannonball Lanes mation. Paws for Reading 540-653-7327 2nd Monday of Every Month from 3:45 to 5p.m. Who doesn’tlovedogs? Nowyou cansignupfor a15minute Bowling with the Easter Bunny session to read to and pet afurry friend! Please register at April 4from 12 to 2p.m. The Easter Bunny is coming to the library, the Friday before to make your appointment. Cannonball Lanes and you’re invited! Bring your camera for cosmic bowling fun and pictures with the Easter Bunny! Storytime at the Library Cost: $8.50/child, which includes two games of bowling and shoe rental. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of Every Month at 10 a.m. Join us at thelibrary everyother Tuesdayfor astory andacraft! Child &Youth CDC 540-653-4994 Liberty Center YAC 540-653-8009 Child &Youth 301-744-4524 Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza CDC 301-744-4458 Bubble Soccer March 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All children, infants to Give Parents aBreak March 24 from 4to6p.m. There’s anew game in town: youth age 17 are invited to participate in the annual Easter At the Child Development Center. Eligible patrons in- Bubble Soccer! Ablast to watch and play! Egg Hunt Extravaganza! Please be on time. Parents should clude all children 6weeks to 5years of age (not in kinder- bring abag or basket to collect the candy-filled eggs and as garten). The CDC is offering extended hourly care sched- always, monitor the candy when children open them up. uled for the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month and the 3rd Stars &Strikes Bowling Center There will be aGolden Egg for each age group, to receive a Saturday of each month. This care is free with arespite care 301-744-4761 special prize! Age groups will be: Mobile infants to age 2, 3 referral and $4/hour for all other eligible patrons. Please to 5, 6to12and 13 to17. Parents should sign up before the call the center for more information and to register. Cosmic Bowling event. Cost: FREE. Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 5to10 Easter Egg Hunt p.m. What glows in the dark and is too much fun to miss? Craftech March 21 from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. at the Youth Center. Egg Cosmic bowling at Stars &Strikes Bowling Center! Cost: 540-653-1730 Hunt Begins at 11:30 a.m. Help the Easter Bunny find all of Military, $2.00/game and $1.00 shoe rental; Civilian, $3/ his eggs! Enjoy an egg hunt, music, games, crafts, pictures game and $1 shoe rental. 6FThe South Potomac Pilot riday, March 20, 2015 Community Notes

Dahlgren tion is $10 in advance and $15 starting and under are free. Breakfast will feature Mount Aventine at Chapman State March 15th! Email OlszewskiKD@gmail. locally sourced meats, eggs, preserves and Park com to receive more information and your honey from Calvert County Farms as well Fly-Tying Marathon at the National registration packet TODAY! For more infor- as dairy and other products from Maryland April 5through October 25 between 3and Museum of the Marine Corps mation, visit https://www.facebook.com/ farms. Proceeds from the event will go to 5p.m. at 3252 Ferry Place, Indian Head. Tours March 21 from 9a.m. to 5p.m. Ariver events/405500789631296. theCalvert County Farm Bureau Scholar- of the 1750s manor house, guided nature “doesn’t” run through it, but you can bring ship Fund and young farmer leadership walks, history presentations and children’s your own supplies and tie flies or watch The Rites of Spring Wine Festival programs. For more information, visit activities. Preserved in 1998 by the State others in this fly-tying marathon to benefit www.calvertfarmbureau.com. of Maryland’s Program Open Space (POS), Readers are invited to the 6th Annual Chapman State Park stretches from the Po- Project Healing Waters. Free admission, free Rites of Spring Wine Festival on March parking. CSM Barbershop Concert tomac River to Mattawoman Creek, in west- 28 and 29, held at the Izaak Walton Park, ern Charles County. The park is adramatic re- 12400 Herndon Road, Spotsylvania, Va. March 28 from 4to5:30 p.m. at the Col- Moncure Elementary Clothing Sale minder of the great woodlands that once cra- We will be offering awide selection of Vir- lege of Southern Maryland, La Plata Cam- dled the Potomac tidewater region. For more March 21 from 7a.m. to 2p.m. at Mon- ginia’s award winning wines, unique arti- pus, Fine Arts (FA) Building. Southern Mix, information, visit http://dnr2.maryland.gov/ cure Elementary School in Stafford.Thisis sans&crafters, foodconcessionaires,live directed by Paul Douglass, will be joined by publiclands/Pages/southern/chapman.aspx. the oldest and largest secondhand clothing entertainment, and much more! This event professional ensembles for an afternoon of sale in Stafford. The Clothing Sale proceeds is open to all ages and hosts avariety of en- barbershop harmony. $5 in advance, $7 Ice Cream with the Easter Bunny go to benefit the students of Moncure El- tertainment for everyone! We invite you to day of event. For more information, email ementary School. Patrons will find Strollers, bring the whole family, your lawn chairs & [email protected], call (301) 934-7828, or April 6from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. at the La Pla- highchairs, clothes (newborn -teen), bed- blankets, and enjoy afun-filled day. Rain visit www.csmd.edu/Arts. ta Town Hall. Hop on in for ice cream with the ding, shoes (all sizes), toys (puzzles, stuffed or shine, we look forward to seeing you! For Easter Bunny! Bring the kids for ice cream, animals, games),electronics (video games, tickets please visit www.TheRitesofSpring. 8th Annual Looking for Trouble 5K crafts and visit with the Easter Bunny. DVDs, videos), books, accessories (belts, com and click the Eventbrite link at the Fundraiser hats, purses), and furniture (dressers, cribs, bottom of the page. Cost: $15 Advance/$25 La Plata Bed Races at the Gate. April 4from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at pack-n-plays). From 7to11a.m. -regular Three Notch Trail in Charlotte Hall. Join us Bed Races take place on Saturday, April sale, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.--closed. From for our 8th Annual “Looking for Trouble” 25th at 3pmaspart of the Celebrate La Plata 12:30 to 2p.m.--discount sale period. Trash to Art Contest at Caledon 5K andKidsFun Runatthe ThreeNotch event. YourteamwillraceonLaGrange Ave State Park Trail in Charlotte Hall! Wear acostume to as the crowd cheers you on. It’s easy to par- Gospel Fest 2015 April 18 from 9a.m. to 3p.m. Environ- be entered into the Mystery Drawing! All ticipate -noregistration fee and the Town has March 21 from 6to9p.m. at Fredericks- mentally- and artistically- minded volun- proceeds benefit Community Mediation of beds that can be used for the races. Get your burg Christian Upper School Gym. This is teers sought for the 4th annual Trash to Art St. Mary’s County, anon-profit organiza- creative juices flowing and make your own the sixth annual Fredericksburg Gospel Fest contest. Volunteers spend the morning col- tion dedicated to providing free mediation team bed! Each team must have four partici- Choir concert. Multi-generational, multi- lecting trash and helping to keep the shore- services to our community and surround- pants that are 16 years or older. Don’t miss denominational, cross-cultural celebration line at Caledon State Park pristine. In the ing areas. The race will follow the Three out on the chance to come dressed in team of gospel music. Under the direction of Mrs. afternoon, artist-volunteers will compete Notch Trail on aUSTAF Certified Course t-shirts or costumes to promote your busi- Elaine B. Ramos, the Gospel Fest Choir is a as they turn the trash they collected into and will begin and end at the Northern Se- ness or organization. The annual bed race is 200+ member choir which performs with a creative, whimsical works of art. Art will be nior Center. The Northern Senior Center is agreat way to do some marketing while hav- live band andorchestra.Thisisanight for judged and prizes awarded to winners in located at 29655 Charlotte Hall Road, Char- ing alot of fun. Prizes will be awarded to the the whole family! several categories. This event is apartner- lotte Hall, Md. Free parking will be avail- top teams and best team attire. Registration ship between Caledon State Park and these able at the Veterans Home just south of the deadline is April 17. For more information or Fredericksburg Spring Arts &Crafts organizations: Fredericksburg Center for the Northern Senior Center. To register, visit to register for the Bed Races, contact Colleen Faire Creative Arts (FCCA); The Alice Ferguson www.communitymediationsmc.org/lft5k- Wilson at (301) 934-8421 or cwilson@towno- Foundation; and the Dahlgren Chief Petty looking-for-trouble/. flaplata.org. March 22 from 10 a.m. to 6p.m. at the Officers Association. Participants should Fredericksburg Expo Center. Visit the 9th wear shoes appropriate for walking in areas Annual Fredericksburg Spring Arts &Crafts with broken glass and rusty nails. Prepare Faire to get all of your gift shopping done for sun exposure with hats, long sleeves, and in one place. Vendors will display their sun screen. For the creative part of the event handcrafted artwork pottery bath products participants also are asked to bring basic jewelry woodwork gourmet foods and so supplies and tools, such as lightweight wire, much more. You’ll have ablast searching string,utilityscissors, pliers or wirecutters for unique gifts but don’t forget avery im- and ahole punch or awl. Registration for portantpersononyourshoppinglist: you! the event is required. Contact the park via This event is free. phoneat(540) 663-3861 or emailiam.sim- [email protected] indicating: your The Bare Essentials of Survival name, phone number, and number of per- Workshop sons in the your party. March 28 from 9a.m. to 1p.m. at Mott Run Reservoir, Fredericksburg. Ages 11 through adult. Learn the naked truth of survival.what to do in the worst wilderness Indian Head scenario when you are wet, cold and lost. Led by survival expert, Dustin Chappell, Greenwell Camp Registration practice hands-on skills you’ll want to know Registration opens for all Greenwell (including how to use abow-drill, use of fire Foundation Spring Break and Summer igniters and flame extenders). Dress for the Camps on March 1. Camps include some- weather and bring asack lunch. Pre-regis- thing for every child and are based at Green- tration required (all ages pay). Cost: $35/$45 well State Park in Hollywood, Md. Camp (residents/non-residents). For more infor- Greenwell and Horse Camp are offered this mation or to register, call (540) 786-8989. year during the Spring Break from St. Mary’s County Public Schools. Camp Greenwell, Mac N’ Cheese Bakeoff Horse Camp, Fishing Camp, Kayak Fishing Love Macaroni and Cheese and helping Camp, Adventure Camp and Evening Explo- agood cause simultaneously? Then come ration offered during nine weeks of summer. to the Mac &Cheese Bakeoff on March 28th Before and after extended care available. at HyattPlace Fredericksburg!All proceeds Drop-in after care available too! For dates, will go to The Fire Breathing Kittens as we rates and reservations, visit www.greenwell- strive to raise money for the Avon 39 Walk foundation.org. to End Breast Cancer! Admission is by donation so you may donate as little or as much Farm to Table Breakfast as you would like! March 28 from 1to5p.m. March 21 from 7a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the at Hyatt Place at Mary Washington, Fred- Calvert County Fairgrounds. The Calvert ericksburg. Do you have adelicious recipe County Farm Bureau and Calvert County that youwanttoshare with theworld?Do Young Farmers are hosting aFarm to Table you like mystery prizes? Then register your Breakfast in celebration of National Agri- mac and cheese for the bakeoff! Registra- culture Week. Tickets are $12, children six Friday, March 20, 2015 The South Potomac Pilot 7

Wearable: Dahlgren steps up for Armed Service Blood Program Continued from page 7

U.S. Marine Corps photo ELOY, Ariz. -Brenden McMullen jumps out of acivilian ﬁxed wing aircraft while testing the next generation of Marine Corps personnel parachutes as aNavy Senior Chief assigned U.S. Navy photo by Zack Shelby to the Marine Corps Systems Command Raids FC1 Travis Theriot, instructor at Aegis Training and Readiness Center and ATRC blood drive co- and Reconnaissance Test Branch in 2006. ordinator, prepares to give blood with some assistance from Amie Koroma, phlebotomist McMullen -now aNavy civilian engineer -was with Walter Reed National Military Center, Bethesda, March 12 at Building 1470 during the ﬁrst recently commended for his impact on new Armed Services Blood Program blood drive of the year. The drive collected 41 units of blood. research to identify threats, risks, and vulner- The next ASBP Blood Drive is scheduled for June 11 at the ATRC Auditorium. abilities related to wearable and embeddable technologies.

“I wasparticularly the intelligence com- impressed with the level munity. It enables the Goodwill opens first store in of expertise and expe- intelligence community rience in the working and industry partners to groups,” said McMullen, gain insight leading to a Dahlgren/King George whose active duty posi- better understanding of tions ranged from Na- their respective areas of val Diving and Salvage expertise. Rappahannock Goodwill George is located at 16471 superior shopping experience serves the CityofFredericksburg Training Center dive in- McMullen’s military Industries (RGI) invites shop- Merchants Lane, King George, for customers. Proceeds from and a12-county region. RGI structor to Camp David experience in ground pers and donors to the Grand VA 22485. Ted Smith, RGI Vice thesaleofdonated merchan- provides work opportunities medical officer before he warfare and security, Opening celebration of its new President of Donated Goods, dise helps to support the job and job training to people with retired as aNavy Senior and underwater and avi- Dahlgren store and donation notes that the store is in afast programs offered by Rappa- barriers to employment, partic- center. The store will open growing area of King George. hannock Goodwill. Last year, ularly those with disabilities. Its Chief Special Amphibi- ation environments, in operations include acommer- on Friday, March 20 at 9:00 “The new store is in agreat lo- Goodwill was able to serve ous Reconnaissance addition to hiscurrent cial laundry, off-site custodial a.m. As part of the celebration cation for our customers and Corpsman. “Programs work as aNavy govern- over 4,000 people in our re- and administrative services, an weekend, Call of the Wildman donors. Our Dahlgren loca- like this are important ment civilian in antiter- gion. Store and donation cen- outsourcing and contract facil- to participate in, and a rorism and force protec- -Turtleman -will be at the tion will offer more options ter hours are Monday through ity, aCollege Hunks Hauling Dahlgren store signing auto- for our shoppers and agreat great way to stay abreast tion positively impacted Saturday 9a.m. -9p.m., Sun- franchise, Taskforce Staffing graphs on Saturday, March 21, selection of clothing, books, day 10 a.m. -8p.m. with new and emerging the group’s analytic re- Agency, four Job Help Centers, from 10 a.m. -4p.m. shoes, and household goods,” Rappahannock Goodwill twelve Goodwill stores, aGood- science that impacts na- search and deliverables, The new Dahlgren store says Smith. Industries (RGI) is aprivate will Outlet, and numerous At- tional security.” according to Lasley. and donation center in King The store will provide a not-for-profit organization that tended Donation Centers. Jennifer Lasley -for- “This year’s program mer Department of would not have been a Homeland Security, success without Bren- FIRST as ahigh school stu- of NAVSEA mentorswho vol- porting U.S. warfighters and Deputy Undersecretary den’s active engagement First: dent in New York. unteer in the FIRST science, America’s homeland defense for Analysis, Office of In- and partnership,” she Kobin and Gray also help technology, engineering and security personnel en- telligence and Analysis said. “We were particu- Continued from page 2 the students they mentor to and mathematics (STEM) gaged in real-world missions. -also considers the vol- larly impressed by the develop critical thinking skills program to show adiversity All FIRST Robotics Com- communication, and leader- unteers’ participation diversity of analytic de- to solve aparticular problem of pre-teens and teens that petition regionals and tour- ship. important. In aletter liverables the teams cre- or series of problems by re- math, science and engineer- naments are free and open to “By exposing students to NSWCDD expressing ated, and we will ensure searching, designing, building ing are fascinating, fun and the public. to the FIRST program, we appreciation for McMul- each team’s products and operating arobot. As men- socially relevant. For additional informa- give them the skills and the len’s contribution to the are widely disseminated tors, they guide robotics team Navy officials anticipate tion on FIRST programs and resources to pursue college members to resolve issues the students may one day use events, visit the FIRST web- program, she stressed to include posting on the degrees or certificate pro- on their own with aminimal their STEM skills at Navy war- site at www.usfirst.org or the that her DHS office and DHS Homeland Security grams,” said Kobin, who amount of adult intervention. fare center laboratories to de- Virginia FIRST website at: the Director of National Information Network, as personally benefitted from They are among hundreds sign future technologies sup- www.virginiafirst.org. Intelligence recognize well as other informa- the critical value of pub- tion sharing environ- REAL ESTATEAUCTION REAL ESTATEAUCTION lic-private sector part- ments.” nerships in contributing McMullen was the 83+/- Acres Sold to the Highest Bidder 3-Bedroom Home on 3+ Acres in Eden Estates to the national security only DoD civilian in his 8209 Daisy Lane •King George, VA 22485 8384 Cedar Lane •King George, VA 22485 Friday,March 27th at Noon Friday,March 27th •10a.m. mission. group, which included The effort seeks to private sector members •83.1 +/- acres zoned A-2 increase the depth of from Disney, Monsanto, •3BR/2BA mobile home expertise among the and St. Jude’s Medical. •Close to Rt. 206, participating analysts Intelligence community Home Tour: Friday,March 20, at 10 a.m. but is not intended as members in the focus Rt. 3and KG schools •Brick Ranch on double lot •New Roof (2012) amechanism for op- group represented the •Sunroom, basement, garage •Near 301, NSWC erational activities or Defense Intelligence formal coordination Agency, National Securi- 1034153 1034152 between industries and ty Agency, FBI, and DHS. 8FThe South Potomac Pilot riday, March 20, 2015

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