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NEWS AND INFORMATION FORTHE NAVALSUPPORT ACTIVITYSOUTH POTOMACDEFENSE COMMUNITY Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield tests NSASP security forces By Zack Shelby Patuga said NAMDC has NSASP Public Affairs been agreat partner and provided NSASP outstand- ing support in meeting their Solid Curtain/Citadel requirements. Shield 2015 began Feb. 2 “By investing valuable across the Navy, including time and resources, NAM- at Naval Support Facilities DC was able to test its emer- Link directly to the Dahlgren and Indian Head gency plan and at the same NSASP Facebook and officially wraps up today. time provide its workforce page on your “Solid Curtain/Citadel and building occupants with Shield is U.S. Fleet Forces’ guidance on how to prepare smart phone directed exercise and an- for and respond to active nual capstone antiterrorism shooter crisis situations,” event designed to evaluate Patuga said. Navy antiterrorism plans,” NSA South Potomac’s INSIDE: said Ed Patuga, NSASP command staff and mission training officer. The annual areas, includingpolice, fire- exercise was highlighted by fighters, emergency medi- an active shooter scenario cal personnel, public affairs Wednesday at Bldg. 1700. office, and fleet and family Culinary Specialist 3rd readiness worked together Class Jessica Maffett of Na- to bring to bear the instal- val Support Activity South lation’s full capability and Potomac (NSASP) portrayed resources to save lives and the active shooter, roaming protect property, according about Bldg. 1700 looking for U.S. Navy photo by Zack Shelby to Patuga. potential victims while first Cpl. Andre Roy, apolice officer at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, ad- “King George, Colonial SCSC Earns responders such as NSASP vances toward arole-playing active shooter during Exercise Solid Curtain/ Beach, and Charles Coun- police, firefighters, and Citadel Shield on Feb. 11. In the background, Navy training evaluators ob- ties’fire/emergency medi- Excellence emergency services person- serve the police officers’ response. Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield is annual cal personnel participation nel worked to apprehend Navy exercise intended to enhance force protection; the exercise is not in provided the opportunity to Awards her, tend to victims and sub- response to any specific threat. exercise mutual aid agree- due the situation. ments with our neighboring Page 2 “The purpose of the ac- masscasualty exercise is from such an event,” Patuga sile Defense Command’s tive shooter/IED (Impro- to evaluate NSASP’s ability said. “It is also designed to (NAMDC) emergency action vised Explosive Devices)/ to respond to and recover evaluate Navy Air and Mis- and response plan.” See Security,Page 2 Willow Oaks Wetland complete, maintenance resumes at Dahlgren

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POST some losses from the ear- the way that had to be dealt SO. Construction to the Wil- PERMIT lier planting,” said Thomas with and overcome. US NEWSP PRESOR low Oaks Constructed Storm Wray, Dahlgren’s natural re- “Weather has been the Water Wetland at Naval source manager. biggest (factor),” Legg said. Support Facility Dahlgren, With Willow Oaks con- He also cited acombination which started in August, struction now complete, not of the highest water table was completed in January much can be done until win- and the thick clay which un- to complement the already- ter goes away. derlies the site. completed Upper Ma- “Now we’re just wait- “Those are the major chodoc Constructed Storm ing for warmer weather and ones,” he said. “The clay Water Wetland on the oppo- the growing season,” Wray layer was anightmare to site side of Sampson Road. said. “They planted quite a work with. It really slowed Its completion brings few plugs in the wet areas. the crews down because it’s NSF Dahlgren into compli- There have been alot of saturated gush. If you ever ance with the Environmen- those planted. The big thing walk on the clay that piles tal Protection Agency’s new will be to see how the water up on the bottom of your maximum daily load rules. comes and goes.” U.S. Navy photo by Zack Shelby shoes, it’s sort of like that. The rules, which limit the The overall project for Workers put the finishing touches on the Willow You can’t do anything with amount of pollutants that the two wetlands has been Oak Constructed Storm Water Wetland under a it.” enter the Chesapeake Bay going on for about two years gray winter sky. Despite weather-related chal- Wray emphasized not to in storm water, came into according to Walt Legg, lenges, the wetland will soon fill in with native walk on it until the area is effect in 2012 and become Dahlgren’s environmen- plants that help filter pollutants from storm water stabilized. progressively stricter until tal manager. Legg credited runoff before it reaches Upper Machodoc Creek. “They should just be 2028. Dahlgren’s storm wa- Wray and former storm wa- looking at it from the road ter wetlands willput it very ter program manager Bren- Legg reiterated that the work after the project’s comple- for the time being,” Wray close to meeting the 2028 na Whitefor themanifesta- is basically done. Now it’s tion so we’ll come back with said of the community re- requirement. tion of the project. just time to read and react. the contractor late in the fall garding the Willow Oaks Although construction “They are the two leads “It’s just amatter of the and take stock of what needs wetland. is complete, the project re- for the project,” Legg said. vegetation growing,” Legg to be in place. Ayear from mains in progress. “It’s been their baby from said. “All of the vegeta- now we’ll be out there re- “The one on the south inception to completion.” tion is warranted for ayear planting alittle bit. Outside See Wetlands,Page 7 FREE CLASSIFIED ADS FORMILITARYAND GOVERNMENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES E-mail [email protected] or Call (540) 653-8153 2FThe South Potomac Pilot riday, February 13, 2015 Security: Exercising all aspects of emergency response Continued from page 1 communities,” Patuga said. “The EOD (Explosive Or- dinance Disposal) Detach- mentprovided the techni- cal expertise in responding to the simulated IED threat. NCIS (Naval Criminal Inves- tigative Service) provided information and awareness of what could be expected should such an event occur within the NSA South Po- tomac fence lines. Branch Medical Clinic Dahlgren and the casualties’ role players enhanced the real- ism and training experi- ence of exercise partici- pants through application of moulage simulations for injuries.” Although the exercise was designed to provide invaluable scenario-based training,ATexercises are also crafted carefully to de- ter the possibility of serious injury. Navy firefighters and paramedics at Naval Sup- “Safety is paramount port Facility Dahlgren, evacuate asimulated and has always been an in- shooting victim down astairwell during Exercise tegral part of planning and Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2015 on Feb. 11. Fa- conducting an integrated cilitators of the annual, Navy-wide exercise place exercise at NSA South Po- apremium on realism to test the response capa- tomac,” said Patuga. “The bility of the Navy’s security forces. drill package and scenario events list were safely vet- ted using the operational risk management (ORM) matrix.” Numerous public an- nouncements were made to ensure awareness of the ex- ercise’s possible impact to normal base operations and neighboring Virginia and Maryland communities. “Mitigations were put in place to reduce the risk of unintended consequenc- es to building occupants U.S. Navy photos by Zack Shelby such as trauma caused by Abomb disposal robot from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 12 (Post-Traumatic Stress Dahlgren Detachment approaches asuspicious package Feb. 11 during Ex- Disorder) PTSD reaction, ercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2015 at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. other health conditions, Navy firefighters and paramedics work with and sensitivity to such an scene during the exercise.” stallation, NSASP had more the security force response members of King George Fire and Rescue to treat event,” said Patuga. “The Patuga also said the ex- requirements to meet than procedures. arole player with simulated gunshot wounds Feb. event was also well coordi- ercise was Naval District the other installations “Conducting the exer- 11 during Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield nated at the regional level. Washington’s capstone within NDW,” Patuga said. cise was agreat opportunity 2015 at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. The base The training team was fully event and one of the cap- He added that the NCIS as always to train for and has mutual aid agreements with communities aware that safety was ev- stone events across five Security Training and As- continuously improve to near the base; first responders from King George erybody’s responsibility. Navy regions. sessment Team (STAAT) provide the best response County, Colonial Beach and Charles County, Md. Safety officers were at the “Being the capstone in- were onboard to evaluate possible,” Patuga said. participated in the exercise. Surface combat systems command earns excellence awards By Kimberly M. top-quality Sailors who are and Training Support tems training to achieve Lansdale mission ready and meet the Management (Bronze “T”) surface warfare superiority. Center forSurface needs of the Fleet. awards. CSCS headquarters’ staff Combat Systems The award is composed “CSCS continues to excel oversees 14 learning sites of three categories: The in making combat systems and provides almost 70,000 Learning Center Training training better for Sailors Center for Surface Com- hours of curriculum for bat Systems (CSCS) was Excellence “T” Award, the and the Fleet,” said CSCS close to 700 courses ayear named arecipient of five Training Support Center Commanding Officer Capt. to more than 40,000 Sailors. Training Support Excel- Bill McKinley. “These train- 2014 Naval Education and The training center uses lence “TS” Award, and ing awards illustrate the Training Command (NETC) amix of blended learning Training Excellence Awards the Functional Excellence perseverance, strong work Awards. CSCS received ethic, and enthusiasm of the comprised of instructor for superior accomplish- led classes, hands-on labs, mentsupportingNETC’s the Business Administra- CSCS staff throughout our simulation and computer- training vision Feb. 2. tion and Support (Yellow headquarters and 14 learn- The annual award recog- “T”), Total Force Manage- ing sites.” based training. U.S. photo by Commander, Naval Surface Forces U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs nizes commands that dem- ment (Red “T”), Curricu- The Center for Surface For information on the ASailor utilizes atraining console at the LCS onstrate the highest stan- lum Management (Black Combat Systems mission Center for Surface Combat Training Facility operated by the Center for Sur- dards of training excellence “T”), Training Production is to develop and deliver System, visit https://www. face Combat Systems Fleet Anti-Submarine War- and produce highly trained, Management (Green “T”), surface ship combat sys- netc.navy.mil/centers/cscs/ fare Training Center. Friday, February 13, 2015 The South Potomac Pilot 3 This Week in NavalHistory

Feb 12 Feb 17 1935 -USS Macon (ZRS-5) crashes into 1864 -While at anchor off Charleston, the sea off Point Sur, Calif., after encounter- S.C., the Steam Sloop of War USS Housa- ing astorm that tears off her upper fin, ef- tonic is attacked by the Confederate subma- fectively ending the Navys trouble-plagued rine H.L. Hunley using aspar torpedo. USS rigid-airship program. Only two of her crew Housatonic is recorded as the first warship are rescued. to be sunk by asubmarine. 1945 -USS Hawkbill (SS 366) sinks the 1942 -The first Construction Battalion small Japanese cargo vessel Kisaragi Maru (Seabees) arrives in the Pacific during World and the two large boats she is towing, at War II at Bora Bora, Society Islands. Lombok Strait, N.E.I. 1944 -USS Nicholas (DD 449) sinks the 1947 -The first launch of aguided mis- Japanese submarine I-11 in the Marshall sile, the Loon, takes place on board USS Islands. Cusk (SS 348). 1944 -During Operation Hailstone, air- 1994 -Coastal Patrol Ship USS Typhoon craft from the nine aircraft carriers of Task (PC 5) is commissioned. Force 58 attack the Japanese fleet at Truk. During the 2-day strike, 33 Japanese vessels Feb 13 are destroyed and nine more damaged. 1913 -The Naval Radio Station, Arling- 1945 -While wounded and gravely weak- ton Va., begins operations. The station is a ened, Medal of Honor Recipient Lt Rufus G. pioneer in communications, most notably Herring takes the helm of the Landing Craft with ether wave experiments with the Eiffel Infantry Gunboat (LCI(G)-449), which was Tower in France. heavily hit by Japanese counter-fire, rallies 1917 -Marine Capt. Francis T. Evans his men, and keeps the ship in action pro- performs the first loop with aseaplane in tecting UDT swimmers. an N-9 float plane at 3,000 feet, then forces it into aspin and successfully recovers. For this contribution to the science of aviation, Feb 18 he is laterawarded the DistinguishedFlying 1846 -Secretary of the Navy George Ban- Cross. croft issues the General Order to change 1943 -Women Marines were reestab- Larboard to Port for identification of the left lished as Marine Corps Womens Reserve. side of asailing vessel. Col. Ruth Cheney Streeter, the first Director 1865 -Inorder for CSS Charleston, CSS of the United States Marine Corps Women’s Chicora, andCSS Palmetto Statenot to be Reserve, serves until Dec. 7, 1945. captured by Rear Adm. John A. Dahlgren’s 1945 -USS Sennet (SS 408) is damaged squadron during the evacuation of Charles- by gunfire of Japanese gunboat (No.8 Ko- ton, S.C., Confederate Capt. John R. Tucker, toshiro Maru or No.3 Showa Maru), east of orders the ships be set afire and blown up. Tanega Shima, but then Sennettsinks No.8 1942 -USS Truxtun (DD 229) and USS Kotoshiro Maru after it had been shelledby Pollux (AKS-2) sink during aheavy storm in USS Lagarto(SS 371) and USS Haddock(SS 231). Haddock then sinks No.3 Showa Maru, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, with the loss which had already been shelled by Lagarto of 204 lives. and Sennett. 1944 -The amphibious force under Rear Adm. Harry W. Hill lands troops on Engebi Feb 16 Island, Eniwetok, securing the island before the end of the day. 1804 -Lt. Stephen Decatur, with volun- teers from frigate Constitution and schoo- 1945 -U.S. Navy destroyers engage Japa- ner Enterprise, enters Tripoli harbor by nese vessels off Iwo and Chichi Jima. USS night in the ketch Intrepid to burn the cap- Waldron (DD 699) is damaged after inten- tured frigate Philadelphia. tionally ramming agunboat; USS Dortch 1815 -The frigate Constitution captures (DD 670) sinks auxiliary submarine chaser British ship Susannah, despite the War of Women Marines were reestablished as Marine Corps Women’s Reserve. Ayukawa Maru north-northwest of Iwo 1812 being over six weeks earlier. Word is Col. Ruth Cheney Streeter, the first Director of the United States Marine Jima; USS Barton (DD 722), USS Ingraham slow getting to the fleet. Corps Women’s Reserve, serves until Dec. 7, 1945. (DD 694), and USS Moale (DD 693) operat- 1944 -USS Skate (SS 305) sinks the Japa- ing near Chichi Jima, sink Japanese guard- nese light cruiser Agano as she deploys from Cape St. Jacques, French Indochina. Wonsan, Korea, with destructive interdic- boats No.35 Nanshin Maru, No. 3Kyowa Truk, Caroline Islands. 1952 -USS Gregory (DD 802), USS Twin- tion fire. Maru, and No.5 Kukuichi Maru. 1945 -PB4Y-1 Liberators from (VPB 117) ing (DD 540), and USS Rowan (DD 782) 1996 -Fast Attack Submarine USS Green- 1994 -Mine Countermeasures Ship USS sink Japanese army cargo ship Ida Maru at greet the first anniversary of the siege of eville (SSN 772) is commissioned. Ardent (MCM 12) is commissioned.

Meet South Potomac’s new Community Planning and Liaison Officer By Zack Shelby when Igraduated from the Univer- Plannerfor theLittleRockAir Force My primaryresponsibilitiesin- sity of Central Arkansas with the Ar- Base, where Iworked before coming clude managing/monitoring en- kansas Highway Department doing to South Potomac. Iserved three years croachment inside and outside the Editor’s note: The following is an transportation planning. Iwanted to as aparatrooper in the 82nd Airborne fence line in order to sustain and interviewwithEmery Nauden,Com- plan at ahigher level so Iwent to the as a92Romeo (Parachute Rigger). protect current and future mission munity Planning and Liaison Officer Florida State University to get aMas- operations at all of South Potomac’s ters in Urban &Regional Planning, How do you plan to support installations. This is achieved by What is your official job title but ended up also getting aMasters of the commands and activities building and maintaining relation- and organization? Public Administration with afocus in ships with the communities sur- aboard Dahlgren and Indian rounding our facilities and the ten- Community Planning Liaison localgovernment. Outofgradschool Iwas hired as aprincipal planner at a Head? ants within, and by acting as the Officer (CPLO). Ireport directly to Readiness and Environmental Pro- private planning firm in Jacksonville As the SOPO CPLO my job is re- U.S. Navy photo by Zack Shelby the NSASP CO and Public Works ally about building and maintaining tection Integration Representative Officer. Ikeep an office at both NSF Fla. Ilater migrated to the City of Jack- Emery Nauden, Com- relationships on-base and off to pro- (REPI) for South Potomac. In this munity Planning and Li- Dahlgren and NSF Indian Head. sonville’s Planning and Development capacity Iamcharged with locating Department where Ifirst did zoning mote and protect the Navy’s inter- aison Officer for Naval ests and Ilove my job. parcels of land that are within the Support Activity South and land use planning before becom- Navy’s Areasofconcern fordevel- How long have you been ing the City’s Brownfield Coordinator. Potomac and Naval working at your profession? In 2012 Ientered the federal work- What are your goals in your Facilities Engineering Over 10 years. Istarted planning force as the Installation Community position? See Officer,Page 7 Command Washington. 4FThe South Potomac Pilot riday, February 13, 2015 Commandant’s Corner Base By Rear.Adm. with executives from theWashing- with educators who work with Markham Rich, tonNationals. military families to discuss unique Happenings Commandant Meetings with the Washington educational requirements of NCR NavalDistrict Washington D.C.Chief of Police and her staff military families. This comes after have led to an increased level of meetings with several state and information sharing and coop- county school officials. In aprevious Commandant’s Dahlgren eration between the Metro Police These are all good news stories Corners’ Idiscussed my focus Department (MPD) and Naval that resulted from establishing areas, one of which is commu- Ash Wednesday Services Support Activity (NSA) Washing- or fostering strong relationships. nity. No installation or region ton; enabling MPD to be better Throughout the region you will Ash Wednesday services will be held at can reach its potential without prepared to respond to emergen- find many success stories like the Dahlgren Chapel on Wed, Feb 18 at noon and being engaged in and with its lo- cies on installations within the re- he ones just mentioned that stem 5p.m. cal community. You will recall gion, and NDW installations better from active engagement with local the guiding principles Vice Adm. prepared to cooperatively respond leaders and communities. At NDW Black History Observance Smith outlined upon assumption with MPD. Icontinue to support and promote To be held Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. of command of Navy Installations For the past five years, Joint an active and aggressive commu- at the Base Theater at NSF Dahlgren. Guest Command -inthem you will find Base Anacostia-Bolling has part- nity relations program; we reach speaker will be Col. Traci E. Crawford, com- adiscussion of the value &impor- nered with Project Giveback, a out to local communities and try mander, Moncrief Army Community Hospital, tance of representing the Navy in Washington-based charity, to en- to reinforce the Navy’s ethical and Fort Jackson, S.C. All are invited to attend. the surrounding communities. In the Secretary of Navy priorities sure needy military families are responsible stewardship of the Second Tour Thrift Store you will find partnerships and how able to enjoy the Thanksgiving financial, natural and human re- holiday week. Volunteers from the sources that have been placed in Second Tour Thrift Store is offering free our global partner hips are critical books and stuffed animals and $2 winter coats to the future success of the Navy. military and the District of Colum- our trust. We collaborate on issues for the month of February! The store is run by You can see the common theme bia’s Ward 8, team up each year to that impact the long-term sustain- Dahlgren Officers’ Spouses Club volunteer and here. Community involvement, make this event asuccess. ability of our installations and seek offers free uniforms (gently used) for active whatever you happen to define as Active engagement with the to be involved in the discussions duty military membersare always available “community,” matters. staffs of Senators Cardin and Mi- leading up to decisions that im- on the porch. Store profits are donatedback In practical terms, this means kulski and Congressman Van Hol- pact our mission and people. to the community in the form of scholarships engaging externally; leadership len, and participation in Mont- For the annual Solid Curtain/ for military families who have served at Naval building relationships with stake- gomery County Citizen Action Citadel Shield exercise NSA An- Support Facility Dahlgren and support for local holders and key influencers. It Transportation Committee meet- napolis works closely with com- charities serving King George County. The store means looking for opportunities ings hasresultedinaninvitation munity partners including the city is located at 722 Sampson Rd. and is open on to engage and telling our story for NSA Bethesda to be part of an of Annapolis’ police and fire de- Thursdays from 12:30 -3p.m. around the region. As the Regional action committee for the Rapid partments and the Anne Arundel Commander, over the past year Transit System. Medical Center. The exercise pro- Ihavemet withstate and local In January, the Tri-County vides exceptional training not only Indian Head elected officials, state and federal Council for Southern Maryland fi- for NSA Annapolis security forces agency officials, civic organiza- nalized the 18-month long Naval but also provides these local com- ‘Treasures’ Thrift Store Needs tions, community and neighbor- Air Station Patuxent River Joint munity organizations needed skills Donations hood groups, and many more. Land Use Study, acollaborative and training. Additionally, their The Indian Head Thrift Store “Treasures” is The venues change, but each land use planning effort conduct- community outreach was criti- open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. The engagement presents the opportu- ed as ajoint venture between the cal during the construction of the store is located at 12 Strauss Ave. next door to nity to meet with some of our big- Navy (locally NAS Patuxent River), new commissary/ Navy Exchange the USO. Donations of gently used items are gest supporters, or those who can surrounding jurisdictions, state complexand mitigated noise and currently being accepted. impact how we or our tenant com- and federal agencies, and other af- disruption complaints. mands operate. These are invalu- fected stakeholders. Community engagement can Barbeque truck at IH, Stump Neck able opportunitiestoestablish or At Naval Support Activity South take many forms and covers a Potomac, the Commanding Officer broad range of activities, but how- Enjoy delicious T&J Barbeque at NSF Indian grow meaningful relationships and Head on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from achance to communicate regional chairs a450-member Community ever you look at it, engagement is approximately 11 a.m. to 1p.m., next to the li- and installation objectives and Relations Council (COMREL) that akey contributor to our mission brary, and at the NSF Indian Head Stump Neck perhaps build those relationships meets quarterly. The COMREL success. It’s not just something Annex on Tuesday, from approximately 11 a.m. into partnerships. For example: council provides an opportunity we do, but rather, it is integral to to 1p.m., next to Building 2195. On opening day for the 2014 for critical information sharing how we work. Moving forward, we baseball season the Washington and allows her to work directly will continue to refine our model To publish information on your event or Nationals dedicated amemorial to with her four local communities, for community engagement that program under “Base Happenings,” contact An- the victims of the 2013 Washing- elected officials and business and will strengthen region/installa- drew Revelos at 540-653-6012 or email andrew. ton Navy Yard shooting. The initial community leaders. tion- community partnerships and [email protected]. discussion of the memorial event The region is about to host the become an enterprise model for took place during ameeting Ihad first regional education forum community engagement.

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540-653-7336 Fitness Center 540-653-8580 Price of Shows Civilians -$5; AD, Retired, Reserve, Family Mem- Aquatics Center Combine Challenge bers (E7 -above) $4; AD, Reserve, Family Members 540-653-8088 February 16-20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Participate (E6 -below) -$2.50; Child (6-11) -$2; Child (5 and in all five events: 40y Dash, 20y Short Shuttle, Standing under) -Free; Tickets for amovie shown in 3-D are Family Float Night Board Jump, 3Cone Drill and 225 Bench Press. Awards will February 13 from 5to7p.m. Bring the family for afun, be given to the overall male/female participants. Register an additional $1 relaxing night of floating in the pool! This is one of the few at the Dahlgren Fitness Center. Cost: FREE. times inflatables will be allowed, so bring your favorite in- Friday,February13th flatableand float. Please be on time. If no one is presentby Ball and Chain Relay 6p.m. the pool will continue to close for the evening. Cost: 7p.m., The Gambler,R February 18 at 11 a.m. Location: Dahlgren Parade Field. Regularadmission. Saturday,February14th Awards will be given for the fastest male, female, co-ed and military pairs. Commemorative t-shirts will be available to 4p.m., AmericanSniper, R the first 20 registrants. Please register anytime between Saturday,February14th Bingo now and the morning of the event. Cost: $5.00 per person 7p.m., Love Actually 540-653-8785 for Military/Retiree Dep, DoD Civilian/Dep and Contrac- tors, Free for Military, Reservists and Retirees. Free Showing!, R New Games &Higher Jackpot Friday,February20th, 7p.m. Thursday Evenings at the Community House. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Early Bird games start at 5p.m. Bingo General Library The Imitation Game,PG-13 is growing and so is the excitement! The jackpot now 540-653-7474 Saturday,February21st,4p.m. starts at $1,000 and 48 numbers and will increase $100 BigEyes, PG-13 and 1number each week it is not won. Payouts for Half Day, Craft Day Saturday,February21st,7p.m. regular games start at $50. Two new games have been February 13 &27at1p.m. School’s out early! Come to AmericanSniper,R added for atotal of 11 games. Double Action is acov- thelibrary andpaint your ownversion of afamousworkof erall game. Cards are an additional $1, but offer a$75 art! Snacks will be provided. Please note that these dates payout! MWR Appreciation is acoverall game as well correspond to early dismissals at the Dahlgren School and for an additional $1. The payout is 90% of sales brought King George County Schools. Cost: FREE. in for that card. Winter specials are going on for alim- General Library ited time! Buy two packs and receive one purple and 301-744-4623 one red card for free. Buy three packs and receive one Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration purple, red and green card for free. Military mem- February 28 at 1p.m. Celebrate the wonder of Dr. Seuss One-on-One Computer Help bers and their spouses can buy one regular pack and with cupcakes, storytime and aDr. Seuss craft! After the 1st Monday of Every Month, by appointment only. Need get the early bird, purple and red cards for FREE! Food party, head to the Dahlgren Theater for afree showing of help with acomputer program? Don’t know where to start? and beverages (non-alcoholic and adult beverages) are The Lorax! Sign up for your one-on-one, 30 minute session at the li- available for purchase. All with base access are invited. brary to work on anything you’d like. Please call on the pre- Participants playing bingo must be 18 years of age or viousFridaytomakeanappointment. older. Avalid form of identification must be shown to Liberty Center purchase alcoholic beverages. For more information, Paws for Reading please contact the ITT office at 540-653-8785. 540-653-7277 2nd Monday of Every Month from 3:45 to 5p.m. Who Flicks Friday doesn’tlovedogs? Nowyou cansignupfor a15minute Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/Unaccompa- session to read to and pet afurry friend! Please register at Cannonball Lanes nied Active Duty Military.Comeout andwatch anymovie the library, the Friday before to make your appointment. 540-653-7327 from our collection. Drinks and popcorn are FREE! Storytime at the Library Sweetheart Bowling Wing Wednesday 2nd and 4th Tuesday of Every Month at 10 a.m. Join us at February 14 from 7to9p.m. Bring your best guy or girl February 18 at 4p.m. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 thelibrary everyother Tuesdayfor astory andacraft! out for anight of bowling fun! Cost: Military $15.00/couple, Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Enjoy FREE Civilian $20.00/couple. Costincludes three games and shoe hot wings while they last! Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration rental. March 1at12p.m. Celebrate the wonder of Dr. Seuss Luray Caverns Trip with cupcakes, storytime, aDr. Seuss craft and afree show- Scotch Doubles February 21. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/ ing of The Lorax! February 21 from 6to8p.m. Join Cannonball Lanes Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Please register at the on the third Saturday of every other month for Scotch Liberty Center. Doubles. Partners finish each other’s frames. Aprize Liberty Center will be awarded to the first place team. Please register at 301-744-4524 Cannonball Lanes by Wednesday, February 18th. Cost: $30.00/team. In House Movie Night February 18 at 7p.m. Come to Liberty to watch anew movie and enjoy free popcorn, snacks and sodas! You will Child &Youth feel like you are at the movies! CDC 540-653-4994 Washington Wizards Game YAC 540-653-8009 February 24 at 7p.m. Liberty is heading to the Verizon Center to watch the Wizards take on the Golden State War- Family Kite Madness riors. Please register by February 18th. Cost: $11.50. March 7from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. All youth and their fami- lies with base access are invited to make akite at the youth Fitness Center center. Supplies will be provided. Once finished making 301-744-4661 Stars &Strikes Bowling Center your kite, go out the Parade Field and see how well you can 301-744-4761 fly your kite! Please register at the youth center by March Ping Pong Tournament 2nd. Cost: FREE. February 21 from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Prizes will be award- Date Night at the Bowling Alley ed to 1st and 2nd place winners. All withbaseaccess,age February 14 from 5to10p.m. Tired of striking out on Hourly Care 10 years and older are invited. Please register by February Valentine’s Day? Bring adate to Stars &Strikes and each of Location: Child Development Center and Youth Activi- 17th. Cost: Free for military, $5 for all others. you bowl one game for free! 6FThe South Potomac Pilot riday, February 13, 2015 Community Notes

Dahlgren go to help the youth in our community the Mid-Atlantic region. Refreshments Lions Club Turkey Shoot to do the same. Find that special piece will be available along with door priz- Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 12:30p.m. that speaks to you and purchase it so es. Each year La Plata High School at 9370 Crain Highway, Bel Alton, Md. Wicked Plants at the Science that you can display it in your home, or welcomes hundreds of people into the The shoot starts at 11 and usually lasts Museum of Virginia business. This show will be judged and school to shop and enjoy the show. The about an hour and ahalf. Expect a Jan. 24 to May 17 at the Science Mu- cash prizes will be awarded. Download community looks forward to the show seum of Virginia, 2500 West Broad St., entry form at www. fredericksburg- every year and even the dealers agree friendly atmosphere and all are wel- Richmond. Step into amacabre world va.gov/parksandrec under “Special that La Plata’s show is their favorite come. where plants hold the power as you Events.” in which to participate. This event is Visit us at www.belaltonturkeyshoot. discover the biochemical, physical and the largest fundraiser of the year and com This nonprofit event supports the neurological processes between plants Job Corps Information Session all proceeds benefit the La Plata High local Lions Club. andthe humanbody. From poisonous Wednesdays from 1to2p.m. at Vir- School band and orchestra students, to carnivorous to just plain nasty, learn ginia Workforce Center, 10304 Spotsyl- in purchasing music, instruments, ac- Greenwell Camp Registration about these diabolical botanical plants vania Dr., Fredericksburg. Job Corps is cessories, uniforms and transportation. Registration opens for all Greenwell inside of adecrepit home -including afree education and training program Admission is $5.00 or $4.00 with an ad Foundation Spring Break and Summer some of the most infamous plants in that helps young people learn acareer, from the newspaper or this informa- Camps on March 1. Camps include history. Cost: $11 adults. Children ages earn ahigh school diploma or GED, and tional blurb. something for every child and are 4-12 and seniors: $10. For more in- find and keep agood job. For eligible based at Greenwell State Park in Holly- formation or to purchase tickets, visit young people at least 16 years of age Military Veterans Stand Down Event wood, Md. Camp Greenwell and Horse www.smv.org. that qualify as low income, Job Corps Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. at the Camp are offered this year during the provides the all-around skills needed to American Legion Post 82 in La Plata. Spring Break from St. Mary’s County Recreational Soccer Registration succeedinacareer and in life. To RSVP, Post 82 is holding aStand Down event Public Schools. Camp Greenwell, Horse Registration is open for the FSCI call 540-322- 5781. for U.S. Military Veterans and their Camp, Fishing Camp, Kayak Fishing Recreation Academy. The FSCI Recre- dependents. The focus of the event is Camp, Adventure Camp and Evening ation Academy is asoccer league for Shrek: The Musical at James Monroe for veterans to connect with numer- Exploration offered during nine weeks children ages 5thru 12. The league High School ous agencies and service providers, of summer. Before and after extended features weekly games in Spotsylvania Feb. 26-28 starting at 7p.m. The Veterans Affairs enrollment, assistance care available. Drop-in after care avail- County and professional coaches train James Monroe Drama Department is with writing aresume, assist those who able too! For dates, rates and reserva- all the players. Children can request to proud to present: Shrek: The Musical! are homeless or in need of assistance. tions, visitwww.greenwellfoundation. be on the same team as their friends This is afun-filled comedy, perfect for Many other services will be represented org. and can play for aspecific coach. The the whole family! Tickets are available for the veterans and their dependents. cost to participate is $75.00. The dead- at the door. Cost: $15 General Admis- CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Holly line to register is February 28. More sion, $10 with student I.D. -tickets Mechanicsville Optimist Auction and Roadfeldt, piano. details are available on the website - available at the door! Yard Sale March 1at3p.m. at the College of www.fredericksburgsoccer.org. Feb. 21 starting at 7a.m. at the Me- Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick chanicsville Fire Department Social Indian Head Hall. This is an annual auction to ben- Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Fredericksburg Art Show efit the community. Lots of great items Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Friday, February 27 -Sunday, March La Plata High School 23rd Annual to bid on. Baltimore Ravens signed Frederick. Piano soloist Holly Roadfeldt 8atthe Dorothy Hart Community Cen- Antique Show and Sale Football as well as aWashington Red- made her orchestral debut with the To- ter in Fredericksburg from 2to6p.m. The La Plata High School Music Pro- skin signed Football. Filled themed ledo Symphony Orchestra at the age of daily. Free admission -donations ac- gram announces its 23rd annual An- baskets such as Hershey, Pepperidge 13 and continues to be an active solo cepted. Explore the amazing talents of tique Show and Sale. The show will be Farm. The Yard sale begins at 7am the pianist and chamber musician per- local artists and their artistic visions held on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. Auction at 9:30am. This year our auc- forming standard and eclectic recital through paintings, drawings, photog- to 4p.m. Take astep back in time while tioneer will be Jeff Hayes of Hayes Auc- programs in the United States, Europe raphy, mixed media, sculpting and you shop and browse vintage jewelry, tion Services. For more information or and Asia. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Lim- more. This display will not only enrich toys, clothing, furniture, collectables to donate contact Terri Palmer, 301- ited seating. Free. [email protected], your imagination but funds raised will and more from over 50 dealersfrom 884-8082. 443-550-6011, www.csmd.edu/Arts. Workshop will explore tourism opportunities for King George County

The Dahlgren Heritage Founda- to discuss tourism-related oppor- The Dahlgren Heritage Founda- wealth of Virginia, and the nation. tion is sponsoring atourism work- tunities that potentially could ben- tion is chartered to establish and The Dahlgren Heritage Museum shop on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 3-5 efit both community and economic operate the Dahlgren Heritage Mu- is located in the former Virginia p.m. at the King George County Ad- development in King George, while seum and to provide the long-term Gateway Visitor Center on Hwy. ministration Building, 10459 Court- preserving the rural character of the preservation efforts and education- 301 in King George, Va., adjacent to house Dr., in the Revercomb Board county,” explains Ed Jones, president al activities associated with sharing Wayside Park on the Potomac River. Room. All interested businesses and of the Dahlgren Heritage Foundation. the stories and interpreting the U.S. The street address for the museum citizens are invited to attend. Aportion of the workshop will Navy’s physical, technical, intel- is 3540 James Madison Hwy., King “Our goal in organizing this event be facilitated by Lisa Hull with the lectual and social contributions to George,Va. 22485. Themuseumis is to provide acollaborative forum Northern Neck Tourism Council. King George County, the Common- open Saturdays from noon to 4p.m.

For morenewsfrom other bases aroundthe Washington, D.C. area, visitwww.dcmilitary.com. Friday, February 13, 2015 The South Potomac Pilot 7 Outstanding students recognized at Dahlgren School

U.S. Navy photo by Zack Shelby Students at Dahlgren School received quarterly certificates of achievement for making the Distinguished Honor Roll and A/B Honor Roll. Students also received Tiger Awards for their hard work, dedication and cooperation with school activities and duties. Awards were read by Principal Dr. Jeff Duncan and students had their picture taken with Capt. Mary Feinberg, Naval Sup- port Activity South Potomac commanding officer. Wetlands: Beneficial wildlife habitat the community BUILD YOUR Continued from page 1 CUSTOM HOME ayear until things get well “I think it’s also go- that the wetlands now pro- “The south one (Upper established,” Wray said. ing to be agreat habitat,” vide an excellent opportu- Machodoc) is fully estab- “We’ll be putting up ‘no Legg said. Wray said that nity for viewing wildlife and lished,” Legg said. “There mowing’ signs. That will be more than two acres of low the quality of the water leav- are walking trails on either going up once everything marsh, high marsh, and ing Dahlgren will be greatly side of it.” For Willow Oaks, gets established. That area deep pools now grace what improved and the Chesa- the area will still have deco- inside the ‘no mow’ area was “mowed grassland.” peake Bay will be better off rations and deterrents for a we’ll grow up. It will look “A once relatively ster- for it. while. quitedifferent than it did ile landscape has been re- “When this grows up, it’s “The colorful flags, fenc- before.” placed by beneficial wildlife going to be as different as ing, stakes, strings and all Legg said the project will habitat with emergent wet- night and day,” Wray said. that, you can expect that to benefit the community as it land vegetation, shrubs and “There’ll be all kinds of stuff probably be there for about relates to storm water. trees,” Wray said. He added out there.”

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