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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY South Korean Minister of National Defense Tours Directed Energy Facilities By John Joyce, NSWC Dahlgren Division Corporate Link directly to the Communications NSASP Facebook U.S. Navy scientists and en- page on your gineers briefed a delegation smart phone of defense oicials from the Republic of Korea (ROK) on directed energy technologies at the Naval Surface Warfare INSIDE: Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), the Department of Defense announced Nov. 4. he ROK delegation — led by Minister of National Defense Han Min-koo — saw new and emerging technologies from the electromagnetic railgun to laser weapons under develop- ment at NSWCDD. Team OBL “Minister Han’s visit to U.S. NAVY BY PATRICK DUNN NSWC Dahlgren Division was Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of National Defense Han Min-koo – who led the ROK dele- wins an important opportunity to gation to see new and emerging technologies developed at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) – discusses electromagnetic railgun capabilities with his dele- Co-ed Softball see Korea, page 8 gation and NSWCDD leadership. Championship Page 9 AEGIS Training and Readiness Center’s Student of the Month for October Q & A by Kimberly M. education opportunities, and the overall Lansdale, Center for Surface experience. Combat Systems Do you have any family members in Student: Petty Oicer 3rd Class the Navy? I am the irst of my family to Dominique M. Schmelzer join the Navy. My grandfather was in the Hails from: Lancaster, Ohio Army. Joined the U.S. Navy: March 2015 What are your hobbies? I really en- Course: AEGIS Computer joy playing racquetball and watching Why Petty Oicer 3rd Class Schmel- football. I also enjoy volunteering at the zer was nominated: “I nominated Petty American Legion Post 89 in Dahlgren. I Oicer 3rd Class Schmelzer because she assist with their Bingo Night and it is a lot contributes a signiicant amount of time of fun! to community service and has a perfect What do you enjoy most about your GPA,” said AEGIS Computer Instructor course? I enjoy being able to interact Petty Oicer 1st Class Murray Wilson. with the equipment that I will utilize “We are now headed into our systems when I go to my irst ship. block and her GPA is still perfect. She is What is your current GPA? 100

the class leader of 10 other students and At ATRC, has anyone had a positive U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER RICK AVALOS, AEGIS TRAINING AND READI- her military bearing is exemplary.” impact on you? Mr. Steve Arntz, ATRC’s NESS CENTER Q and A with Petty Oicer 3rd Class Educational Services Oicer and Defense AEGIS Training and Readiness Center’s Instructor, Petty Officer 1st Class Murray Wilson,explains to Stu- Schmelzer Activity for Non-Traditional Education dent of the Month, Petty Officer 3rd Class Dominique Why did you join the Navy? I joined Schmelzer, the power on and loading process of an the Navy for the marketability, travel, see AEGIS, page 9 AN/UYK-43 computer. FREE CLASSIFIED ADS FOR MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES E-mail [email protected] or Call (540) 653-8153 2 The South Potomac Pilot Friday, November 11, 2016 Taxing Need for VITA Volunteers at FFSC

By Barbara Wagner South Potomac (NSASP) community While there is a commitment in- money saved later.” South Potomac Pilot with tax iling. VITA/ELF is designed volved, the much needed service is Anyone with base access can volun- One of the many services that the to ensure that service members and invaluable and the skill is useful for teer with the program including active Fleet and Family Services Center their dependents receive the support future endeavors as well. duty, spouses, retired military, civilian (FFSC) ofers is income tax prepara- they need to ile income taxes correct- “Volunteers learn important facts and contractor and Allison is grateful tion and to accomplish that mission ly and on time. about their own taxes that can save for a variety of volunteers to be able to one of the most critical aspects – the he program provides free tax-il- money in their pockets while at the provide the tax preparation. volunteers- are always in great de- ing assistance for active duty service slated to be held during the week of same time they learn how to help mil- “he VITA program gives you a mand. members and their dependents as Dec. 12-16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. he itary and their families coming in for chance to help yourself as you help As the New Year and income tax well as retirees and their dependents. training will be the same that other assistance with their taxes. Last year’s others. Every year people attend season looms large, volunteer train- Interested volunteers will be trained IRS-backed VITA organizations re- volunteers prepared approximately the training and comments such as ing for the Volunteer Income Tax As- by IRS approved professionals and ceive, but will have several more mod- 800 federal and state tax returns, Al- ‘I wish I had known this before’ are sistance/Electronic Filing or VITA/ testing will be conducted before the ules to relect the addition of military lison said. “he preparation fees that heard multiple times,” Allison said. ELF program is gearing up and FFSC’s volunteers are allowed to start assist- tax information modules. Volunteers these returns would have cost are im- Anyone interested in volunteering Carol Allison is hoping to have new ing clients. All volunteers are required who were trained previously must still mediate savings and the knowledge for VITA or desiring more information volunteers trained and prepared to commit to a certain number of take the test annually to qualify to pre- that our volunteers can share [with is asked to call the FFSC at 540-653- to assist the Naval Support Activity hours of assistance. he training is pare taxes. those they assist] results in additional 1839. Dahlgren School Recognizes Outstanding Performance at Awards Ceremony By Barbara Wagner South Potomac Pilot

Dahlgren School recog- nized outstanding students at their first quarter awards ceremony Nov. 2. Ten stu- dents received the Tiger Award, Dahlgren School’s highest honor. Each awardee is selected by their teacher based on categories includ- ing Outstanding Citizenship, Outstanding Leadership, Personal Growth, World Am- bassadorship, Dedication to Excellence and Embodiment of the Learning Spirit. “It’s really an award for a student that goes above and beyond in a category outside of academics and that speaks a lot about these individuals,” Lead Administrator Tracey Fairfax said. “Their teacher saw that special something in them and we want to recog- nize that.” Five students received the distinguished honor roll award indicating that the stu- dent received an “A” in all of their classes for the quarter. Twelve students received rec- ognition for the “A/B” honor U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY BARBARA WAGNER roll. Fifteen students received Dahlgren Students who received the Tiger award for the first quarter are: (front row l-r) Dylan, Zane, Peyton, Alana certificates of outstanding and Rozlynn, (back row l-r) William, Kelsi and Trevor, (not pictured: Teghan). Congratulations to the first quarter Tiger achievement for being an Award Winners! outstanding reader and re- ceiving the highest number of “Our volleyball team had is a travel ball team. A lot of received the “Book-a-neer reading center points for their an awesome season,” Mrs. folks really stepped up their Bucko” award for their partici- For more pictures from the class. Hankins said. “We started the game and what’s awesome pation during the recent book awards ceremony please visit Members of the Dahlgren season as always just work- about sports here at Dahlgren fair at the school. Congratu- Volleyball team were also rec- ing to get the ball over the net is that everyone gets to play.” lations to all those students dcmilitary.com/ ognized for their outstanding and in the end we beat King The final awards of the honored for their academic south_potomac_pilot/ performance. George Middle School, which day went to 11 students who and civic achievements! Friday, November 11, 2016 The South Potomac Pilot 3 2016 Army-Navy Blood Donor Captain’s Corner Challenge Saves Lives in Veterans Day is Every Day By Capt. Mary Feinberg, Commanding Officer, Naval DC, MD and VA Support Activity South Potomac Donors from all over the Wash- ington metro area will save lives Each year on Nov. 11 at the 11th hour during the sixth annual Armed and the 11th minute, as a nation, we Services Blood Program Ar- pause to recognize the enormous debt my-Navy Blood Donor Challenge of gratitude that we owe to, and the which will run Nov. 3 through immense sacriice that is the hallmark Dec. 6. This year, the ASBP of the American Veteran. On that day will conduct 12 blood drives in and every day we must relect on the Washington D.C., Maryland and privilege of liberty and the cost that has Virginia over the course of the been paid by nearly every family in this challenge. All blood collected great nation. will directly support ill or injured On Veteran’s Day, we are made mind- service members and their fami- ful of the words of President Abraham lies worldwide. Lincoln’s second inaugural address, The challenge will be capped ““With malice toward none, with char- off with an on-field award pre- ity for all, with irmness in the right sentation during the Army vs. as God gives us to see the right, let us Navy football Dec. 10 at M&T strive on to inish the work we are in, Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. to bind up the nation’s wounds, to care “The long-standing Army-Navy for him who shall have borne the battle rivalry is what makes this chal- and for his widow, and his orphan, to lenge special. ‘Sleeves Up and do all which may achieve and cherish a Game On,’” said Navy Capt. Ro- just and lasting peace among ourselves land Fahie, ASBP director. “It’s a and with all nations.” great way to encourage donors To care for those who have borne to roll up their sleeves and do- the battle is our continued and sacred nate blood. Every year, Soldiers charge from a president who saw irst- and Sailors look forward to this hand the horrors of war and knew what to casual observation. football game; but the best part our veterans would face, then and now. Today, we see our Soldiers, Sailors, for us is the number of lives that We must ensure all veterans know the Marines, Airmen and Coast Guards- are saved because of the blood nation remains grateful, we recognize men standing the watch in nearly every donations that happen over the their sacriices and we are here to pro- corner of the world, ofering protection course of this challenge.” vide the support that they so valiantly to those who cannot protect them- This is the sixth year the ASBP donated blood. Blood donations and civilians who can access earned. selves. Our guardians of freedom put has conducted the Army-Navy are important year-round, but the blood drive location, unless hose who have chosen the path of their all on the line to ensure that bells Blood Donor Challenge. Accord- they are especially critical this otherwise noted. Proper identi- American warrior, forgoing precious of freedom ring loudly in every nation ing to Donna Onwona, ASBP time of the year. The Army, Navy fication is required to access all moments with family and personal that has ever raised the call. To the blood donor recruiter in the and Air Force continues to work drives. ambitions to serve their nation during world, the United States represents the Washington metro area, said ser- hard to make sure we have a con- Thursday, Nov. 3: Aberdeen times of peace or through the ongo- ideals of liberty and it is the American vice members from all three ser- tinuous supply of safe blood over Proving Ground, Aberdeen, Md. ing times of tribulation and combat, veteran that has made that possible, se- vices and civilians are able to do- the holidays, and this challenge — Recreation Center — 9 a.m. to know what it means to stand the watch. curing freedom both here and abroad. nate blood during the challenge. is a great way to ensure that that 2 p.m. hey’ve seen the horrors and inhu- As a second generation Sailor, I un- At each of the challenge blood happens.” Monday, Nov. 14: Defense In- manity of combat thousands of miles derstand what it means to hear the call drives, donors vote for either the “By donating blood during formation School, Ft. Meade, Md. from home. hey endure it all not for to serve my nation and I’m humbled Army or Navy. The service with this challenge, you are saving — Room 115 — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the fortune or fanfare, but for love of every day to work with the inest Sail- the most votes wins. Last year, lives and casting a vote for your Tuesday, Nov. 15: U.S. Naval country and for the freedoms we cher- ors in our Navy. I also recognize too, the more than 600 units of blood service,” said Navy Cmdr. Jona- Academy, Annapolis, Md. — ish. As recently as the Vietnam War, our tremendous sacriices that are asked were collected over the course than Hoiles, director of the Navy Mitscher Hall — 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. country did not recognize our veterans of and freely given from the spous- of 11 blood drives and the Navy Blood Program. “What could be Thursday, Nov. 17: Raven Rock- or their struggles as they returned to es and family members of all service took home the challenge trophy better than that? It’s a win-win Camp David, Camp David, Md. a “new normal.” hankfully the nation members. I consider it a privilege to be with 438 votes to the Army’s 342. situation for everyone — espe- — Fire Station — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. has changed for the better and we now counted among those ranks. When it comes to previous chal- cially for the patients in need (closed to general public) recognize the struggles associated with When I call to mind the sacriice that lenge wins, the Navy still has a worldwide. The importance of Monday, Dec. 21: Fort Belvoir, conlict as we enter into our 16th year members of the armed forces have slight edge — they won in 2011, blood donations can sometimes Va. — USO Warrior and Family of conlict. made in the name of freedom, I recog- 2012, 2014 and 2015. The Army go unnoticed, but this challenge Center — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is not enough to simply ofer the nize that no mere words can express won in 2013; but only time will and the way it is centered on this Tuesday, Nov. 22: Washington polite murmurings of thanks to our the respect and gratitude for the sufer- tell which service wins bragging famous military rivalry is a great Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. — veteran’s on this day; we must remain ing and service of those ighting men rights this year. way to bring the need for blood Sail Loft Building — 9 a.m. to 2 vigilant in ensuring that our veterans and women who have made my mo- “This is the Army’s year to to the forefront.” p.m. receive the steadfast support of a na- ment of relection possible. I ask that win,” said Army Col. Audra Tay- The 2016 Blood Donor Chal- hursday, Nov. 28: Naval Support tion, even as a new generation of vet- each of you join me on Nov. 11 and ev- lor, director of the Army Blood lenge kicks off Nov. 3 at the Ab- Facility Dahlgren, Dahlgren, Va. — erans secures our nation’s defense on ery day to not only voice your gratitude, Program. “The rivalry and foot- erdeen Proving Ground in Mary- Dahlgren Chapel Annex — 9 a.m. the battleield. When they return, many but to ofer your support to those men ball game are great motivating land. The last blood drive will to 1 p.m. (closed to general public) of these brothers- and sisters-in-arms and women who have heeded the call factors, but the most important be Dec. 6. All drives are open continue to carry the scars of the battle and continue to protect our shores and thing about this challenge is the to individuals from all services see Blood Donor, page 10 within which may not always be visible our way of life. 4 The South Potomac Pilot Friday, November 11, 2016

BASE HAPPENINGS Community Notes Dahlgren Indian Head, Md.beginning Oct. 9. Enjoy free refresh- Dahlgren King George County Veteran’s Day Observance ments and wonderful family entertainment. For more in- 6th Annual Army-Navy Blood Challenge A Veterans Day Observance will be held hursday eve- formation visit HeartCry Church at www.facebook.com/ Army-Navy Blood Challenge will be held at the Dahlgren Chapel ning, Nov 10 at 6:30 pm at UMW-Dahlgren Campus. All heartcrychurchmaryland or email heartcrychurch1@ Annex on Monday, Nov. 28. Donate blood and cast your vote. Winner are invited to attend. gmail.com will be announced at Army-Navy Football game on Dec. 10. Sign up at Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment CSM Announces 2016-17 Arts Season www.militarydonor.com (sponsor code: NSF). For more info contact: King George County Parks and Recreation is currently New his Season: Online Tickets, Recital Series, Pops [email protected] in the process of conducting a Needs Assessment. As part Concert Volunteer Tax Assistance Program Training of the process, a survey through Survey Monkey has been he College of Southern Maryland announces its 2016- Training for VITA will be held the week of Dec. 12-16, 8 a.m. — 4 p.m. set in place as an opportunity to convey your thoughts on 17 ine arts program, which includes art shows, theater Anyone with base access can volunteer. For more information contact Park and Recreation’s programs, facilities and operations. To productions for adults and children, dance performanc- Carol Allison at 540-653- 1839. participate in this survey, visit https://www.surveymonkey. es, musical concerts and recitals, and readings by nation- Our Daily Bread Giveaway com/r/GPPW7CD Survey will be available until Nov. 20. ally known authors and poets. Added to the schedule this The chapel will be providing a free bread and baked goods giveaway, King George Toastmasters Club season is the Benny C. Morgan Recital Series at the Leon- with donations from Walmart starting at the Chapel Annex on Tues- Improve your public speaking with King George Toast- ardtown Campus beginning in October and the CSM days beginning at 11 a.m. Baked goods will also be shared at the ATRC masters. Join the Toastmasters at their bi-weekly meet- Pops Concert! in April featuring the college’s Barbershop schoolhouse during shift change and taken to the barracks. For any ings the second and fourth hursdays of the month at Chorus, Latin Ensemble, and Chorale and Chamber questions contact Chaplain Lt. Joshua Okwori at 540-653-8297 6:30 p.m. at UMW-Dahlgren Campus, Room 248 For Choirs. Also new this year is the option to purchase tick- Second Tour Thrift Store more info, email [email protected], ets online. Visit http://www.csmd.edu/community/the- The Second Tour Thrift Store offers a wide assortment of quality or visit www.kinggeorge.toastmastersclubs.org or www. arts/season-tickets/. used items at incredibly low prices. The store is located at 722 Samp- meetup.com/King-George-Toastmasters. Fall at the Black Box Theater son Rd., and open Thursdays from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. for all shoppers Time Change For Combat Veterans Motorcycle he fall schedule has been announced for he Black with base access. ‘Like’ on Facebook @DahlgrenSecondTour. Association Meetings Box heater on Rte. 210/Indian Head Hwy. in Indian Southern area (King George/Dahlgren/Colonial Beach) Head, Md. he theater is a performing arts group who are Indian Head Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) bike dedicated to bringing professional entertainment and Southern Peach BBQ Food Truck night meet monthly at Roma’s Pizza in Dahlgren on culture to our community and region. he theater also The Southern Peach BBQ Food Truck will be serving NSF Indian the second Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. and at Hard Times ofers meeting space and auditorium space to rent for all Head on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. The in Fredericksburg on the fourth hursday. If interested your business and family programs. he theater needs truck will be located in the lot by the Community Recreation Center. in CVMA and the support they provide to Vets contact your support! Please come and enjoy a variety of presen- Bread Bonanza at the USO [email protected] For more information visit tations this fall: The USO offers a free bread and baked goods giveaway, with dona- http://cvmavirginia27-2.org/potential-members.html Nov. PTP presents God of Carnage, 25-26, Dec 2-3 and tions from Food Lion on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pick from a UMW Scholarship Program Dec 9-10 wide selection of breads, cakes, cookies, muffins, pies and more. UMW is excited to announce a Military Scholarship Sunday Dec. 11, Heart Cry Community Movie Night “Me” Time that will provide qualiied active duty servicemembers, from 5 – 7: 00 p.m. Need a little “me” time? Come out to the USO for a “me-time” craft their spouses, or honorably discharged veterans the op- Friday Dec. 16, at 7:00 p.m. — Holiday Sing-Along event that will be held on Nov. 13 at the USO building for Active Duty portunity to receive a 25% military tuition scholarship for Saturday Dec. 17 — Comedy for a Cause members and their spouses. The craft this month is TBD. graduate degree programs: Master of Business Admin- Sunday Dec. 18, 4:00 p.m. — Children’s programming — USO Supermarket Sweeps istration, Master of Education and Master of Science in he Fisherman and his Wife and Sneetchers The USO Sponsored Supermarket Sweeps will be held on Nov. 21 Geospatial Analysis. Please contact the Oice of Gradu- Heart Cry Church — Sunday Services every Sun. from from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Produce and non-perishable goods are provided ate Admissions to receive full scholarship information at 11-1:00 p.m. through the Maryland Food Bank for all active duty service members. 540/286-8000 or email [email protected]. For more information on times, dates and ticket prices Spouses may come in place of the active duty member. Bring I.D. and KG Alert Sign up see our marquee, call 301-743-3040, or visit our website: reusable bags if you have them. Sign up for KG alert ofered by the King George County indianheadblackbox.org USO Active Duty YUM Lunch Emergency Services to notify you of important informa- Charles County Parks and Rec Trips and Tours The USO will be hosting its active duty only YUM luncheon this tion due to an emergency, disaster, road closure or in- he Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks, month on Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All active duty are invited to clement weather. To sign up for free, go to https://www. and Tourism ofers many bus trips, overnight trips, and have lunch at the USO.Contact USO location manager Barb Locke at kgalert.com/Portal.htm “Fly Away” trips in which you travel to faraway destina- 301-744-6713 for more information. tions. Indian Head Fly Away Trips: To publish information on your event or program under “Base Hap- Free Community Family Movie Night Paciic Northwest and California – eight days, 10 penings,” contact Andrew Revelos at 540-653-6012 or email Andrew. HeartCry Church will be hosting free family movie meals, April 23-30, 2017 [email protected]. nights every second Sunday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the Black Box heater located at 4185 Indian Head Highway, see Notes, page 10

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he Auto Skills Center provides you with the opportunity to perform general maintenance and repair on your own vehicle! Rental cost for one bay, which includes tool, equipment and Dahlgren luid disposal: $6.00 per hour for Active Duty Military, Dependents and Retired Military; $7.00 Movie Theater per hour for Civilians. Auto Skills is located di- rectly behind Cannonball Lanes Bowling Cen- ter. 540-653-7336 Aquatics Center New Driver Class Price of Shows 540-653-8088 Nov. 21 from 4 — 6 p.m. Civilian: $5.00. Active Duty, Retired & Reserve Mil E7 & above & their family members with ID: $4.00. *he Aquatics Center will be closed hursday, Whether you are just learning to drive or E1-E6 & below & their family members with ID: $3.00. Children (6-11): $2.00 Children (5 and under): Nov. 24 and open Friday, Nov. 25 at 5 – 8 a.m. want to know more about vehicle mainte- FREE. and Saturday, Nov. 26 at 9 – 11 a.m. for lap swim. nance and safety, join Auto Skills every third *Movies shown in 3D will cost an additional $1 to ticket price. Private Pool Parties Monday for our New Driver Course. Learn Keep summer going with private pool parties the basics of fluid checks, air pressure, chang- Friday, Nov. 11 7 p.m...... The Accountant R Saturday, Nov. 12 4 p.m...... and book your get-together at the pool! Contact ing a flat and oil changes. Know the warning ...... Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them (SNEAK PEEK) PG-13 the Aquatics Center to make a reservation. signs and gain knowledge with hands-on ex- Saturday, Nov. 12 7 p.m...... The Girl on the Train R Fall Swim Lessons perience with your own vehicle! Cost: FREE Sunday, Nov. 13 2 p.m...... Storks PG Nov. 15 – Dec. 13 Sunday, Nov. 13 4:30 p.m...... Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life PG Parent and Child, Level I, II, III and IV age Cannonball Lanes Bowling Friday, November 18 7 p.m...... Kevin Hart: What Now? R groups are available for swim lessons Tuesdays Center Saturday, November 19 4 p.m...... Jack Reacher (FREE ADMISSION) PG-13 and hursdays. Minimum enrollment of 3 par- 540-653-7327 Saturday, November 19 7 p.m...... Jack Reacher: Never Go Back PG-13 ticipants per class. Cost: E1-E5, $45.00. All Oth- *Cannonball Lanes will be closed hursday, Sunday, November 20 2 p.m...... Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween PG-13 ers, $50.00. Private swim lessons are available at Nov. 24 and open Friday, Nov. 25 from 2 p.m. — Sunday, November 20 4:30 p.m. ...Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children PG-13 an additional cost. midnight. For movie listings online, visit www.navymwrdahlgren.com and select the Dahlgren heater. Float Night Games: Military $3.00, Civilian $4.00. Hourly hanksgiving Break Movie Marathon Nov. 18 from 5 — 7 p.m. Bowling: Military $20.00, Civilian $25.00 Shoe Nov. 22 beginning at 1 p.m. Bring your inlatable and loat your way into Rental: Military $1.50, Civilian $2.50. Start your hanksgiving break with a movie marathon! the weekend. he pool will close at 6 p.m. if no Sunday Special one is present. Open to all with base access. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. — 5 p.m. Cost: Regular Admission Join us every Sunday for $2.00 games and Buy a Game, Get a Game Wednesdays Enjoy two hours of all you can bowl! Cost: Mil- $1.00 shoe rentals! Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. — 9 p.m. itary $6.95/person; Civilian $7.95/person. Both Auto Skills Center Ten Dollar Tuesdays Every Wednesday, buy one game; get a sec- rates include shoe rental. 540-653-4900 Every Tuesday from 11 a.m. — 9 p.m. ond game for FREE! *he Auto Skills Center/Outdoor Recreation Every Tuesday, get a lane for one hour of bowl- All-U-Can Bowl Fridays will be closed hursday, Nov. 24. ing for only TEN dollars! Every Friday from 7 p.m. -11 p.m. Continues on Page 6

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Cosmic Bowling munity Rec Tickets & Travel today! players. It involves a large 4 ft. ball Liberty Players ages 8-18 years old and Every Saturday from 7 p.m. -11 p.m. Christmas shines brightest at Busch and players working together to 540-653-7277 have not yet graduated, contact the Enjoy music and lights while bowl- Gardens Christmas Town in Wil- keep it off the ground. Register for he Liberty Center and all activities Youth Center at (301) 743-5456. ing! liamsburg, Virginia. Enjoy Christmas the Tournament or stop by the Fit- are for Liberty Center Patrons Only: Players ages 18 years and older, Turkey Bowl lights, heartwarming shows, new ness Center cheer on your favorite E1-E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active contact the Sports Coordinator at Nov. 1-20 thrill rides, delicious holiday dining teams. Open to all with base access. Duty Military. (301) 744-6649. Bowl a turkey, three strikes in a row, and festive shopping! Cost: Christ- Cost: Active Duty, Free. All Others, Football Tailgating and enter your name for a drawing to mas Town, $26.00. Fun Card, $36.00. $5.00 Every Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. Indian Head Child & win a hanksgiving Turkey! Cost: Mil- Open select days Nov. 25 – Jan. 2. Turkey Trot/Great American Smoke Enjoy Sunday football at Liberty! Youth itary, $6.95. All Others, $7.95 Holiday Shopping NYC Trip Out 5K Food will be provided. CDC 301-744-4458 Dec. 3 Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. Paintball Tournament & Veteran’s CYP 301-743-5456 Child & Youth Join Community Rec for a holiday Register at the Fitness Center and Day Celebration Teen Open Recreation CDC 540-653-4994 shopping trip in New York City where race for a chance to win hanksgiving Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. Open to ages 13 — 18 from 6:30 — YAC 540-653-8009 you’ll ind just what you are looking goodies and even a turkey! here will Sign up now for paintball and stop 10:30 p.m. Contact the Youth Center Military Child Care Open Enrollment for, plus an experience you’ll never be information to learn about smok- by the Liberty Center at 3 p.m. to en- for more information. here’s a new way to request care forget! Bus departures and locations ing cessation encouraging smokers joy food provided by Grays Landing. Youth Open Recreation for School Age Care (SAC) and Sum- will be provided upon registration. to make a plan to quit. Rain Date: Fire Pit Open to ages 5 – 12 from 6:30 – 10 mer Camps! Families can now use Cost: $20.00 per person Nov. 18. Cost: Active Duty, Free. All Nov. 12 & 26 starting at 7 p.m. p.m. Contact the Youth Center for MCC to request care for SAC pro- 2016 Fire Truck White House Christ- Others, $5.00 Campire setting with all the ix- more information. grams and Summer Camps all year mas Ornament Ping Pong Tournament ings! Bring your guitar and have a fun long. he online system allows you to he 2016 White House Christmas Nov. 21 at 3:30 p.m. night around the ire. Indian Head Community search for and submit unlimited SAC Ornament honors America’s 31st Location: Basketball Court Free Movie Friday at the Theater Recreation Center and Summer Camp requests at any President Herbert Hoover inspired Paddles ready? Join us for a double Nov. 18 at 10 p.m. 301-744-4850 or 301-744-4648 time of the year without waiting for by the ire engines that responded elimination Ping Pong Tournament. Sign up at Liberty for a movie Storytime and Crafts registration to begin! To register and to the 1929 Christmas Eve ire at Open to all with base access. Cost: showing at the Movie heater after Every Tuesday from 10:30 — 11 a.m. learn more about MCC, visit Military- the White House. he ornament is Active Duty, Free. All Others, $2.00 dark. Enjoy free popcorn, drink and Join us at the Library every Tues- ChildCare.com crafted from shiny brass plated with 6 vs. 6 Indoor Volleyball Tournament candy! day for a story and a craft! Hourly Care nickel and 24-karat gold. he engine Register by Nov. 28 National Aquarium in Baltimore Cards for Troops Location: Child Development Cen- carries a Christmas tree for delivery Location: Basketball Court Nov. 19. Van departs at 9 a.m. Nov. 1-18 ALL DAY ter and Youth Activities Center to the White House. Cost: $18.50 Bump, set, spike! Fake a day at the Take a trip with Liberty to the Na- Stop by the library to write your own Eligible patrons include all chil- Holiday Gifts & Discount Tickets beach in Dec. with a 6 vs. 6 Indoor tional Aquarium in Baltimore. Cost: card for our troops overseas and help dren 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Stuck on what to get family and Volleyball Tournament on Dec. 12. $13.00 make their holidays special. Cost: FREE. Care is available on a day to day friends for Christmas? Purchase Open to all with base access. Cost: Milkshake Monday STEM: Aviation Science basis and requires advance reser- movie tickets at a discount rate with Active Duty, Free. All Others $5.00 Nov. 21 Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. vations. Hourly care reservations Regal Cinemas and Paragon Village Stop by the Liberty Center for a Explore the science behind light, as well as payments for care can and give the gift of entertainment this General Library milkshake! in an interactive presentation pre- be made online at https://myffr.na- holiday season! Cost: Regal Cinemas, 540-653-7474 Nov.Birthday Celebration sented by the College Park Aviation vyaims.com/ndwcyms.html Cost: $9.25. Paragon, $8.25 *he General Library will be closed Nov. 23 Museum. Cost: FREE. $4.00/hour hursday, Nov. 24 and open Friday, Cake for all birthdays in Nov. , while New York City Trip: Rockettes Give Parents a Break Craftech Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. supplies last! Nov. 19 DAY TRIP Location: Child Development Cen- *Craftech will be closed hursday, Storytime at the Library Happy Thanksgiving!!! Hop on board to this exciting Christ- ter Nov. 24. Every Wednesday at 4:45 p.m. and Nov. 24 mas spectacular featuring the Rock- Eligible patrons include all chil- 540-653-1730 Friday at 10 a.m. Stop by the Liberty Center at 3 p.m. ettes at Radio City Music Hall. For dren 6 weeks to 5 years of age, not Beginner Knitting Play, learn, & explore together! Join enjoy food provided by Grays Land- more information and pricing, contact yet in kindergarten. The Dahlgren Nov. 16 from 4 — 6 p.m. us at the library for songs, stories, ing. the Navy Community Recreation. CDC will offer hourly child care Learn the basics of knitting and crafts, and playtime! Wednesday eve- Midnight Bowling on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each make your own scarf. Register by ning will be STEAM storytimes with Nov. 25 at 12 a.m. Indian Head Globe & month from 7 to 11 p.m. and the Nov. 9. A material list will be supplied fun experiments geared towards pre- Come by the Bowling Center and Anchor/ Tiki Bar 2nd Saturday of each month from upon registration. Cost: $10.00 school and kindergarten children. enjoy a free night of bowling on us! 301-744-6487 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This program is Friday storytimes will include baby Ice Skating Make sure to LIKE us on Facebook free for respite care referrals and Fitness Center geared songs as well as books and Nov. 26. Van departs Liberty at 1 to see the exciting drop-in events $4.00 per hour for all other patrons. 540-653-8580 crafts for pre-school ages. p.m. throughout the month. Please make your reservation no *he Fitness Center will be open Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Take a ride with us to Capital Club- Turkey Bowling later than 6 p.m. on the Monday pri- Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 5 a.m. – 6 Them house for the day to go ice skating. Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. or to your desired care date. Reser- p.m. and only 24/7 access will be Nov.12 from 1 — 3 p.m. Bowl with a frozen turkey for your vations can be made in the center available hursday, Nov. 24. Step into the roaring ‘20s and cre- chance to win! Two people per team. or over the phone. Visit us online at www.NavyM- ate your own wand! Transform into First and second place teams will re- Family Spaghetti Dinner WRDahlgren.com/fitness-sportsto a fantastic beast with wings and ceive turkeys! Not interested in bowl- Nov. 17 from 5 — 7 p.m. view the Group Exercise sched- face painting! Library patrons will ing, come for the 6 NEW drink spe- Location: Youth Activities Center ule-2017 Race Series schedule and receive a special Ministry of Mag- cials, great music, and free light fare! Enjoy a family spaghetti dinner at upcoming classes and leagues! ic IDs or Magical Congress of the Open to all with base access 18 and the YAC and gain information on our Maintain Don’t Gain USA security badges for entrance older. Cost: FREE Child & Youth programs. Open to all Nov. – Jan. 2017 to special reserved seating at the families and youth with base access Don’t let the holidays increase your Dahlgren Theater’s free sneak peek Indian Head Liberty eligible for YAC services. Register at waistline! Keep those extra pounds of the showing of Fantastic Beasts Center the Youth Activities Center by Mon- of this holiday season with a three and Where To Find Them, based on Family Football Fun Day 301-744-4524 day, Nov. 14. Space is limited. month program at the Fitness Center. one of Hogwart’s finest textbooks. Nov. 19 from 8 a.m. -1 p.m. he Liberty Center and all activities Open to all with base access. Cost: Concessions at the Theater will Location: Ben Rand Field are for Liberty Center Patrons Only: Community Recreation FREE be available for purchase. Movie is Join the fun at this Turkey Bowl E1-E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Tickets & Travel Kin-Ball Tournament Rated PG-13. combine, where kids and adults can Duty Military. 540-653-8785 hursdays in Nov.2016 at 4 p.m. STEM Club showcase their skills. Busch Gardens Christmas Town Kin-Ball is a growing internation- Nov. 29 at 4 p.m. Not interested in playing football? Tickets al sport that incorporates coopera- Join us for our monthly STEM club Come for the “Prize in a Haystack,” Purchase your tickets at Com- tion, respect and accessibility to all and learn about magnets! Cost: FREE crafts, food, 3 inlatables, and more! See MWR, Page 7 Friday, November 11, 2016 The South Potomac Pilot 7 Dahlgren School ‘Turnip’ For Elections – Students Learn About the Oft’ ‘Corn’fusing Election Process!

By BARBARA WAGNER also a student, was the debate South Potomac Pilot moderator who guided the In this very contentious candidates through series of election season, it can be dif- questions. icult to ind a positive way As the candidate represen- to explain the voting process tatives gave a brief history of to children without exposing their candidate and the ben- them to the vitriolic rhetoric so eits of electing their candi- common during the heat of the date, students in the audience campaigning. Enter Dahlgren waved campaign signs to show School with their “National their support. Vegetable Debate.” More than just being an en- Over the last several weeks, tertaining and enjoyable way teacher Kathy Walseman, with to expose the students to the the assistance of Dahlgren voting process, it has allowed school alumna and volunteer them to really explore the extraordinaire Margie Stevens, process from start to inish. worked with students to ex- Students received both paper plore a unit on the American ballots and used a program election process. that allowed them to have their “he kids came up with the vote tallied via computer. Each candidates. We thought there student received a voter regis- are a national bird and a na- tration card and received an “I tional lower and now we are voted” sticker when they com- working on a national vege- pleted their ballot. table,” Stevens shared. “We Not only were the students talked about the diferent veg- exposed to the voting process, etables. hey talked about the but they were also presented ones they like, the ones that with ballot initiatives to help a lot of people like and what decide the oicial Dahlgren would make the candidate School slogan. appropriate, such as this one While the gifted students being a staple food, which one who took part in putting on the originated in the Americas, this program were provided with a one is healthy and they came much deeper understanding of up with the three candidates.” the voting process, the entire Stevens brings with her a school beneited from the ex- great deal of experience in perience. the voting process as she is “We have students that re- the Chief Election Oicer for ceive gifted services and we her district in Westmoreland wanted to come up with ways County. to supplement that education,” hree 5th graders – sisters Walseman explained. “hey U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY BARBARA WAGNER Sania and Salma, along with really got a lot more out of this Dahlgren School recently hosted a debate and election for the national vegetable. Kathy Walseman, (back left) the gifted and talented coordinator worked with Westmoreland Coun- fellow student Kelsi, represent- process; they were exposed to ty Chief Election Officer for Montross Margie Stevens (back right) to facilitate the program. ed the three candidates: “Mrs. a much more sophisticated Students Kelsi, Salma and Sania represented the candidates and Sertonious was the mod- Potato Head,” “Cornelius” and erator for the debate. Following the election it was decided that Mrs. Potato Head won the “Head O’Lettuce.” Sertonious, see Elections, page 9 election!

shoes, cosmic lights and whole lot of Want a quick bite while you play? his single-elimination 4 on 4 Turkeys and pies will be awarded MWR fun! Visit us online for the menu and to tournament will be held on the to the fastest two male and female Open Bowling contact Stars and Strikes for more racquetball courts at the WHFC. runners. Cost: Military-FREE; All oth- Continued from page 6 Fridays and Saturdays from 5 — 10 information. Minimum of four teams needed ers-$5. Indian Head Stars & p.m. Cosmic Bowling to conduct tournament and prizes Indoor 3 on 3 Volleyball registration Strikes Bowling Center Bored on the weekends? Look no Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the will be awarded to the irst and sec- begins 301-744-4761 further. Stars & Strikes Bowling Cen- month from 5 — 10 p.m. ond-place teams. Register by Nov. Nov. 21 (Tournament date is Dec. Games: Military $2.00/game; Civil- ter ofers open bowling on Fridays What glows in the dark and is too 10. Cost: Active Duty- FREE; All oth- 16) ian $3.00/game; Shoe Rental $1.00 and Saturdays. much fun to miss? Cosmic bowling at ers-$5. You just got served, meet me at Party Rental Lunch is Now Served! Stars & Strikes Bowling Center! Turkey Trot 8K the net! Teams will play twice to be Rent Stars & Strikes for your next Lunchtime Bowling Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. seeded into a double-elimination celebration and let us help you throw Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. — 1 Indian Head Weight he WHFC wants to give thanks to tournament. Interested in partic- a bowling bash that your guests will p.m. House Fitness Center you for dedicating your time and en- ipating, register by Monday, Dec. rave about! Cost: 2 hour rental prices It’s time to enjoy your lunch! Take 301-744-4661 ergy to staying it! Join us for a Turkey 12. For more information call the are $60 for military and $70 for civil- a break from the office and unwind Walleyball Tournament Trot around the base. hank us at the WHFC. Cost: Military-FREE; All oth- ians. Price includes 4 private lanes, with a game or two of bowling! Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. inish line for the extra 3 kilometers! ers $5. 8 The South Potomac Pilot Friday, November 11, 2016

U.S. NAVY PHOTOS BY PATRICK DUNN Republic of Korea (ROK) Minis- ter of National Defense Han Min- koo holds an electromagnetic Republic of Korea (ROK) Brig. Gen. Park Cheol-kyun, deputy director general of the ROK Ministry of Nation- railgun projectile and inspects al Defense International Policy Bureau, holds an electromagnetic railgun projectile in front of the electro- damage caused to metal plates magnetic railgun prototype launcher at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). ROK from a previous test. Minister of National Defense Han Min-Koo is pictured to the right of Park. fense for East Asia. the Dahlgren team on the La- long-range naval weapon that 19 to support the United States Han and his delegation saw a Korea he South Korean delegation ser Weapon System’s opera- ires projectiles using electric- defense relationship with the ground based directed ener- watched and listened intently tion — reported the weapon ity instead of traditional gun Republic of Korea. gy system designed for use on Continued from page 1 as NSWCDD scientists and performed lawlessly during propellants such as explosive he electromagnetic railgun light tactical vehicles such as engineers explained the Laser testing in the Arabian Gulf, chemicals. uses magnetic ields created the Humvee and Joint Light showcase several next-genera- Weapon System they devel- including tests conducted in “he electromagnetic railgun by high electrical currents to Tactical Vehicle. tion systems and technologies oped and installed aboard the adverse weather conditions of took center stage as the focal accelerate a sliding metal con- his Ground-Based Air De- that could bolster the capabil- USS Ponce to operate seam- high winds, heat and humidity. point of the visit,” said Capt. ductor, or armature, between fense Directed Energy On-the- ities of the U.S.-ROK alliance,” lessly with its ship defense sys- he brieings on directed Brian Durant, NSWCDD com- two rails to launch projectiles Move program, commonly said Abraham Denmark, Dep- tem two years ago. energy programs, included the manding oicer, adding that at 4,500 to 5,600 miles per hour. referred to as GBAD, aims to uty Assistant Secretary of De- Ponce Sailors — trained by electromagnetic railgun – a the meetings were held Oct. “While here, the South Kore- provide an afordable alterna- an delegation learned about tive to traditional irepower to directed energy weapons keep enemy unmanned aerial covering high power radio fre- vehicles from tracking and tar- quency and high energy lasers, geting Marines on the ground. hypervelocity projectiles, and he Oice of Naval Research GET THE LIFESTYLE YOU DESERVE AT THE our USS Dahlgren testing, in- is working with NSWCDD cluding unmanned systems and industry partners on the integration,” said Durant. development of GBAD’s com- APARTMENTS OF ST. 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All within minutes testbed that enables emerging priority to counter asymmetric of Andrews, Anacostia-Bolling, Pax River, technologies such as electro- threats, including unmanned and Indian Head. magnetic railgun, solid-state and light aircraft and small at- lasers, or similar cutting edge tack boats that could be used to Give us a call at 301-850-6196 weapon systems to be evalu- deny U.S. forces access to cer- or visit StCharlesApts.com ated side-by-side with ielded tain areas. High-energy lasers naval systems. ofer an afordable and safe “Working together with our way to target these threats at allies during the science and the speed of light with extreme technology as well as RDT&E precision and an unlimited (research, development, test magazine. and evaluation) phases can Han and his delegation’s tour lead to many benefits such of Naval Support Facility Dahl- as program improvements, gren also included Aegis Bal- 15 APARTMENT COMMUNITIES cost and time savings plus listic Missile Defense (BMD) enhanced interoperability,” headquarters and the Aegis Two bedroom apartments at The Links at Gleneagles NOW starting at $1670. said Jed Ryan, NSWCDD In- Training and Readiness Center Townhomes at The Townes at Fieldside NOW starting from $2450!* ternational Partnering Office (ATRC) where they visited with lead. South Korean Sailors tempo- *Specials subject to change without notice. Restrictions may apply. Must move in by 10/31/16. 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ly basis, he illustrates that he AEGIS loves his job and therefore, is the prefect role model for us Continued from page 1 young Sailors. It is encourag- ing to see that he still enjoys Support (DANTES) Test Con- being a Sailor. trol Oicer (TCO), has had a After you graduate in De- positive impact upon me. He cember, where is your next constantly interacts with stu- tour of duty? At this time, I do dents and provides positive re- not have orders but I do hope inforcements. He is truly here to go to Hawaii or Spain. for the Sailors. Additional remarks? I want Chief Petty Oicer Jonathan to thank my parents for never Crouch’s positive attitude has doubting me and always being impacted me as well. On a dai- there for me.

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY BARBARA WAGNER Dahlgren School first-graders enthusiastically show their support for their choices of na- tional vegetable. The school recently held debates and an election to mark their choice for national vegetable from amongst their three candidates — Mrs. Potato Head, Cornelius and Dahlgren Head O’Lettuce. Following a vote, Mrs. Potato Head was selected as Dahlgren School’s choice for national vegetable. Commissary between Lincoln and Douglas and hope- Whether or not this process paves the Elections fully they will have that as a foundation for way for the potato to take their place in Veteran’s Day — 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. a debate regardless of what they may have a national forum as the nation’s favorite hanksgiving Week Continued from page 7 seen on TV.” vegetable, students at Dahlgren School OPENED Monday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. — 6 p.m. When all votes were cast and tallied, it have seen the American election pro- CLOSED hanksgiving Day, hursday, Nov. 24 and level of conversation than they might have was Mrs. Potato Head that swept the ma- cess in its purest form — the will of Friday, Nov. 25 otherwise. We are so grateful for all that jority. the people being heard and enacted. Christmas Week- Open ive days Margie does for Dahlgren School. I like “I believe the intent is now that we are Thanks to the creativity and efforts of CLOSED on Monday, Dec. 19 to say Margie Stevens makes Cinderella’s done with the election to contact Repre- the outstanding staff and volunteers CLOSED EARLY Saturday, Dec. 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fairy Godmother look like a slacker!” sentative Rob Wittman and other leaders at Dahlgren School, these students All other days are normal operating hours unless “You just can’t have kids watching the de- and let them know what we’ve done here,” will have a better understanding of the otherwise noted. bates this year, it just would not have been Walseman said. “Maybe they will take American political process and all that appropriate,” Stevens shared. “hrough what we’ve done under consideration and is involved from start to finish of an this process we discussed the irst debates we will have a national vegetable!” election.

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY DAPHNE CARROLL Team OBL Defeats Pitch Slap for the Co-ed Softball Championship The NSF Dahlgren Fitness Center announced that the 2016 Co- ed Softball Champions are the OBL (Old, Broke & Lazy) team. They last game was played on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Duke Field. OBL defeating Team Pitch-Slap with a winning score of 14-12. Congratulations to OBL on their victory! 10 The South Potomac Pilot Friday, November 11, 2016

“he Army is gearing up for a make a great team and we will Blood Donor big win during this year’s annual team again to win this year’s Army-Navy Blood Donor Chal- blood drive,” said U.S. Marine Col. Continued from page 3 lenge,” said Army Capt. Robert Todd Oneto, commanding officer Allen, Aberdeen Proving Ground of the Headquarters and Service check it out... Monday, Nov. 28: Naval Surface Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion at Marine Corps Base Warfare Center Carderock, West Company commander. “Aberdeen Quantico, Va. who in 2015 were Bethesda, Md. — Building 60 — Proving Ground is irst out of the recognized for sponsoring the 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (closed to gate hosting their blood drive ear- largest Navy blood drive during next general public) ly in the challenge and expects to the challenge. Wednesday, Nov. 30: Fort Bel- exceed last year’s donations. Does “No matter who wins the chal- issue voir, Va. — Nolan Building — 10 the Navy have what it takes this lenge or the football game, the a.m. to 2 p.m. (closed to general year? We here at APG challenge most important thing to remem- public) all Sailors to roll up their sleeves ber is that the real winners are out Thursday, Dec. 1: Edgewood and donate!” the recipients of the blood that is Arsenal, Aberdeen, Md. — Stark Due to the popularity of the Ar- donated during this event,” Fahie soon! Recreation Center — 9 a.m. to 2 my-Navy Blood Donor Challenge said. “Good luck to both services p.m. blood drives, donors who can this year!” Monday, Dec. 5: Marine Corps commit to a donation time are For more information about Base Quantico, Va. — Yale Hall/ urged to make appointments ear- any of the challenge blood drives Building 2006 — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ly using the ASBP’s online sched- contact Donna Onwona, ASBP Tuesday, Dec. 6: Joint Base My- uling system, www.militarydonor. blood donor recruiter, at 202- SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015 DCMilitary.com/magazine DC Military MAGAZINE | 1 er-Henderson Hall, Arlington, Va. com. 294-6674 or donna-lee.onwona. — Fort Myer Gym — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “The Navy and Marine Corps [email protected]. read previous issues online at

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