By Andrew RevelosStaff Writer

Members of MarineCorps Systems Command(MARCORSYSCOM) con-ducted validation testingJan. 29 of the sighting sys-tem on the Marine Corps’

newest anti-armor tech-nology at the Naval Sup-port Facility (NSF) Dahlgrenairfield. The M41A4 SaberSystem has replaced theM220A3 TOW Weapon Sys-tem in Marine Corps infan-try and tank battalions.

As a premiere military re-search, development, test-ing and evaluation (RDT&E)organization, MARCORSYS-COM serves the ever-evolv-ing needs of Marine warf-ighters. Its engineers cameto Dahlgren to test the SaberSystem’s newest sightingfeatures, for which the air-field at Dahlgren providedan “ideal spot.” Making useof the flat, specific distances

at the airfield, MARCORSYS-COM engineers worked toensure that Saber’s mil dotreticle sight remains truewhen operators make sightadjustments. It is vitally im-portant that warfighters areable to quickly adjust thesight’s zoom, magnification,day and night features withno change in the missile’spoint-of-impact.

The concept is not toofar removed from the basicprinciples of marksmanshipevery Marine learns on therifle range, though applyingthose principles to a guidedmissile system is a consid-erably more complicatedproposition. The goal, how-ever, is exactly the same: oneshot, one kill.

To accomplish that goal,MARCORSYSCOM engi-neers depend on feedbackfrom the operating forcesand many of the RDT&Eprofessionals who serve thecommand are themselves

former Marines and combatveterans.

“Our primary mission isto support the warfighterthrough the research, devel-opment, acquisition, field-ing and disposal of equip-ment that allows Marines

to do their job as a premierexpeditionary force,” saidKevin Deal, systems engi-neer for MARCORSYSCOM.“Feedback, from both theoperating forces and [the]retired Marines who arepresent within our develop-

ment teams at Marine CorpsSystems Command, pro-vides real-world insight intowhether or not equipmentwill meet the demands ofthe Marine warfighter.”

There is no question thatanti-armor guided missileswill be a fixture of combatfor the foreseeable future.The TOW Weapon System,predecessor of the SaberSystem, first saw use in theVietnam War and updatedversions were used exten-sively during the Gulf War.Soldiers famously employedTOW missiles during theIraq War to kill the sonsof Saddam Hussein, Udayand Qusay, who barricadedthemselves in a buildingduring a firefight with Amer-ican forces.

Ensuring that the SaberSystem functions properlyfor Marines in those kindsof high-stress combat zones

By Andrew RevelosStaff Writer

For the Explosive Ord-nance Disposal (EOD) techsassigned to EOD MobileUnit 12 at Naval SupportFacility (NSF) Dahlgren,a stateside shore tour is atime to relax and enjoy theirfamilies. EOD techs acrossthe Navy have shouldereda fearsome deploymentschedule since the wars inAfghanistan and Iraq be-gan. Those frequent deploy-ments almost always placeEOD techs at the very tip ofthe spear, where they matchwits with enemy fighters ona regular basis. The EODcommunity is understand-ably close-knit: few cancomprehend the incrediblechallenges faced by EODtechs on the battlefield.

The EOD techs assignedto Mobile Unit 12 certainlyenjoy their break from de-ploying with the operatingforces. Their responsibili-ties serving the Naval Sur-face Warfare Center Dahl-gren Division, however, areanything but light. Theyhelp operate the PotomacRiver Test Range (PRTR),retrieving test canisters

and safely disposing of anyordnance that washes up, aconsequence of the decades

of testing on the range. AtPumpkin Neck, another pre-miere testing site onboard

Dahlgren, the EOD techsserve in a similar capacityand help support vital re-

search, development, train-

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Capt. Jim Beene gives the okay hand signal at dive qualification at the Dahlgren Aquatics Center onJan. 30. Divers use a variety of non-verbal signals to communication while wearing diving masks.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal techs stay sharp

See EOD, Page 7

U. S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Dave Virkler, a contractor support engineer toMARCORSYSCOM Anti-Armor Systems ProgramOffice, uses the M41A4 Saber to sight in a targetas part of validation testing at the NSF Dahlgrenairfield Jan. 29.

MARCORSYSCOM engineers test Saber at Dahlgren

See Saber, Page 8

The Missile DefenseAgency (MDA) and U.S.Navy Sailors on board theguided-missile cruiser USSLake Erie (CG 70) success-fully conducted a flight testof the Aegis Ballistic MissileDefense (BMD) system lastweek, resulting in the inter-cept of a medium-range bal-listic missile target over thePacific Ocean by a StandardMissile-3 (SM-3) Block IAguided missile.

At 11:10 p.m. HST (4:10a.m. EST) on Feb. 13, a uni-tary medium-range ballisticmissile target was launchedfrom the Pacific MissileRange Facility, on Kauai, Ha-waii. The target flew north-west towards a broad oceanarea of the Pacific Ocean.

The in-orbit Space Track-ing and Surveillance Sys-tem-Demonstrators (STSS-D) detected and trackedthe target, and forwardedtrack data to USS Lake Erie.The ship, equipped with thesecond-generation AegisBMD weapon system, usedLaunch on Remote doctrineto engage the target.

The ship developed a firecontrol solution from theSTSS-D track and launchedthe SM-3 Block IA guidedmissile approximately fiveminutes after target launch.The SM-3 maneuvered to apoint in space and releasedits kinetic warhead. Thekinetic warhead acquiredthe target reentry vehicle,diverted into its path, and,using only the force of a di-rect impact, engaged anddestroyed the target.

Initial indications arethat all components per-formed as designed. Pro-gram officials will assessand evaluate system perfor-mance based upon teleme-try and other data obtainedduring the test.

The test event, desig-nated Flight Test StandardMissile-20 (FTM-20), was a

demonstration of the abil-ity of space-based assets toprovide mid-course fire con-trol quality data to an AegisBMD ship, extending the bat-tlespace, providing the abilityfor longer range interceptsand defense of larger areas.

FTM-20 is the 24th suc-cessful intercept in 30 flighttest attempts for the AegisBMD program since flighttesting began in 2002.

Across all Ballistic MissileDefense System programs,this is the 58th successfulhit-to-kill intercept in 73flight tests since 2001.

Aegis BMD is the sea-based component of theMDA’s Ballistic Missile De-fense System. The AegisBMD engagement capabilitydefeats short- to intermedi-ate-range, unitary and sepa-rating, midcourse-phase

ballistic missile threats withthe Standard Missile-3 (SM-3), as well as short-range

ballistic missiles in the ter-minal phase with the SM-2Block IV missile. The MDA

and the U.S. Navy coop-eratively manage the AegisBMD program.

Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense intercepts targetusing Space Tracking and Surveillance System

2 Friday, February 22, 2013The South Potomac Pilot

U.S. Navy photo by Naval Air Systems Command

A Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1A interceptoris launched from USS Lake Erie (CG 70) during aMissile Defense Agency and U.S. Navy test in themid-Pacific. The SM-3 Block 1A successfully inter-cepted a target missile that had been launchedfrom the Pacific Missile Range Facility, BarkingSands, Kauai, Hawaii. The LAKE ERIE’S crew de-tected and tracked the target and its weaponssystem developed a fire control solution. Thecrew then launched the SM-3, with the interceptoccurring a few minutes later. Today’s test wasthe 24th successful intercept test in 30 flight testattempts for the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defenseprogram since flight testing began in 2002.

Space-Based Sensors Starin “Stellar Eyes” Missile Defense TestBy Troy Clarke, NSWC Corona Public Affairs

USS LAKE ERIE, At Sea (NNS)—The Navy’s Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System scoredanother hit for the Missile Defense Agency on the Pacific Missile Range overnight, markingthe first live-fire intercept of a medium-range ballistic missile using space-based sensors.

Flight Test Mission-20 successfully demonstrated again the system’s capability to de-tect the target from outer space and launch a sea-based Standard Missile from an Aegis-equipped Navy ship, all based on track data from satellite sensors orbiting Earth.

“This was a great feat for our Navy and our nation as we move forward in the next stepof ballistic missile defense,” said Capt. Eric Ver Hage, commanding officer of the Naval Sur-face Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Division, a Naval Sea Systems Command field activityin Norco, Calif. “As a former ship CO, it’s awesome to see the collaborative assessment teamhere at the Joint Warfare Assessment Lab supporting ships at sea.”

With the extended sensor network from space, MDA and Sailors aboard USS Lake Erie(CG 70) executed the Launch on Remote doctrine and destroyed the target with StandardMissile-3 Block 1A (SM-3 1A) guided missile. The missile vaporized the target following adirect-hit minutes after its launch from the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauai, Hawaii,at 4:10 a.m. (EST).

For the test, NSWC Corona installed a mini-KU band antenna aboard Lake Erie to trans-mit large amounts of performance data from the cruiser’s second-generation Aegis weaponsystem to the NSWC Corona’s Joint Warfare Assessment Laboratory. There, the assessmentteam of program managers, industry and analysts from warfare center divisions at Corona,Port Hueneme and Dahlgren provided remote analysis of the flight experiment.

The small, portable antenna reduced data transmission time from days to an hour -significantly shortening feedback time to ships at sea and enabling rapid assessment andfeedback that is essential to helping MDA meet emerging threats, Ver Hage said.

According to MDA, the threat of a ballistic missile reaching either the U.S. or forwarddeployed forces - especially one armed with a weapon of mass destruction - benefits mostfrom a layered defense that utilizes both sea- and land-based interceptors and radars, aswell as space-based sensors. All branches of the Armed Forces play a role.

To counter future projected threats, the advanced capability of MDA’s space trackingsystem demonstrators extends the battlespace and provides the ability for longer rangeintercepts and defense of larger areas. The defense agency demonstrated the first success-ful use of its space-based sensors in April 2011 during FTM-15, when the STSSD satellitessuccessfully acquired the target missile and provided stereo “birth to death” tracking ofthe target.

“Integration of space-based sensors into the next-generation defense system allows fordetection and tracking of threats up close and over a much larger area than ground-basedassets alone,” said MDA spokesman Rick Lehner.

He added, that by using different space-, land-, and sea-based assets operated by mul-tiple services, the combatant commanders have the best sensor information on a threat’slocation and a more diverse and effective set of weapon options to defeat an attack. Theunified Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications system con-nects all the components, he said.

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Stan Chizuk, the newassistant chief of theNaval Support ActivitySouth Potomac PoliceDepartment.

By Andrew RevelosStaff Writer

Naval Support Activ-ity South Potomac (NSASP)welcomed a new law en-forcement leader aboardits installations at Dahlgrenand Indian Head in Janu-ary. Stan Chizuk, as the newDeputy Chief of NSASP Po-lice Department, came toNSASP after a 24-year careerwith the Greece, N.Y.

Pol ice Department,where he retired as a detec-

tive sergeant.During that career,

Chizuk completed variety ofadvanced training coursesand served in several capac-ities for the Greece PoliceDepartment. “I worked asa uniformed police officerand held various positionsin the police department,such as field training offi-cer, firearms instructor andbike patrol. I was promotedto the rank of sergeant andsupervised the road patroland was also in charge of our

commercial vehicle enforce-ment unit.”

Chizuk was later assignedthe Greece Police Depart-ment’s Criminal Investiga-tion Unit and participated inhigh-profile criminal cases.

Chizuk helped bring mem-bers of a nationwide drugconspiracy and triple homi-cide to justice and closed aninvestigation into the murderof schoolteacher StephanieKupchynsky that had goneunsolved for 21 years.

“Our predecessors had

identified a suspect,” saidChizuk. “He was in prisonand wasn’t willing to talk toanybody. I developed a rela-tionship with this guy overa three-year period of timeand before I retired, he con-fessed to the murder.”

As a Lieutenant in theNavy Reserve Naval SecurityForce (NRNSF), Chizuk hascommanded several securi-ty force detachments acrossthe Navy, including a stintcommanding Dahlgren’sown NRNSF. Chizuk also

recently completed a tourat Guantanamo Bay as Offi-cer in Charge of a detentionfacility housing suspectedterrorists. Chizuk is still amember of the reserves andwill retire in May.

Chizuk spoke about theimportance of engaging withbase residents and employ-ees. “Community policing isvaluable in an environment[like Dahlgren and IndianHead],” he said. “Folks here

NSASP Welcomes new Deputy Chief of Police

See Police, Page 8

By Andia DinesenMilitary Saves Coordinator

Military Saves Week (February 25 -March 2, 2013), part of the DoD FinancialReadiness Campaign, is a chance for ser-vicemembers and their families to assesstheir own saving status and take financialaction.

Studies show that having a savingsplan with specific goals can have benefi-cial financial effects, regardless of incomelevel. The Military Saves Week theme ‘Seta Goal. Make a Plan. Save Automatically.’encourages individuals to do just that.

This Military Saves Week join over310,000 people who have pledged to saveby taking the Military Saves Pledge. Al-ready taken the pledge?

Military Saves encourages you torecommit to your savings goal and re-pledge today.

When savers take the Military Savespledge they can receive:

* Free subscription to the monthlyMilitary Saves e-Newsletter

* Free myFICO credit score for ser-vicemembers and their spouses courtesyof FINRA Investor Education Foundation

* Quarterly e-newsletters from Amer-ica Saves

Savers can also get tips by followingMilitary Saves on Facebook and Twitterand by reading the Military Saves blog.Encourage people to go viral with theirsavings goal. Take a picture and post iton Facebook and tag @MilitarySaves.

The theme for Military Saves Week2013 is more than just a theme; it’s is theessence of a sound approach to savings,designed to help individuals take finan-cial action. Set a Goal. Make a Plan. SaveAutomatically. Knowing what you wantto save for, how to achieve it and thenautomating the savings process will allowyou to reach your savings goal.

Set a GoalYou can save more by having a specific

goal in mind. Visualizing what you wantto save for gives your savings a purpose.You may be tempted to spend your sav-ings if it has no purpose. But once youhave a goal in place, you know that takingmoney out of your savings is taking awayfrom that ultimate goal. So what are yousaving for? An emergency fund, a home,retirement, a car? Go viral with your sav-ings goal. Take a picture and post it onFacebook and tag @MilitarySaves. Ortweet your goals to us at @MilitarySaveswith the hashtag #MSW2013.

Make a PlanOnce you have your goal in place,

make a plan of how you are going to save.To start, cut down on your spending andreduce high-cost debt.

Next, keep track of what you spendand make a budget. Once you knowwhere your money is going each month,you can cut down on unneeded spendingand save the difference.

Don’t forget to keep your savings

safe, secure, and growing. Banks, creditunions, and even the government offer avariety of financial products that can helpyou save.

Save AutomaticallyIt can be hard to put aside money for

savings. But there is an easy way to savemoney without ever missing it. Once youknow how much you can save, make sav-ing automatic. Use an allotment or auto-matically transfer a portion of your pay-check into a savings account.

Take the Military Saves Pledge to gettips and advice year round and followMilitary Saves on Facebook and Twitter.Visit www.militarysaves.org for all theinfo you need to prepare for your bestfuture!

Friday, February 22, 2013 3The South Potomac Pilot

The Patuxent Partnership announcesits Cyber Symposium “Cyber: What is it?Where are we going?” The event featureskeynote speaker Rear Adm. MargaretDeLuca “Peg” Klein, chief of staff for U.S.Cyber Command.

The symposium will be held on Tues-day, March 5, from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.at the Southern Maryland Higher Educa-tion Center in California, MD. Registra-tion cost is $25 for TPP members and $45for non-members.

Register on line at http://w w w . p a x p a r t n e r s h i p . o r g / i n d e x .cfm?action=CL2&Entry=1008.

Registration can be paid by creditcard online or by check payable to ThePatuxent Partnership to 21789 NorthCoral Drive, Suite 2C, Lexington Park,MD 20653 by Tuesday, Feb. 26. Sorry, norefunds.

Substitutions are acceptable. Substi-tutions must be submitted in writing be-fore Thursday, Feb. 28, 5 p.m. (EDT) bythe original registrant.

Please email Kathryn Marro at kath-ryn.marro@paxpartnership.org, attach

read-receipt and call 301-866-1739 x303to confirm.

Panel Topics:Panel 1 - Cyber Defined ... Policiesand Definitions

We live in a maturing field of Cyberand the various DoD, Intel, and Federalagencies are all working feverishly toeducate their workforce, fund their cybercapabilities, and respond to the new andupcoming legislation to protect, detect,and defend networks across the govern-ment space. This panel led by senior lev-el Developmental Test and Evaluationspractitioners will discuss the ongoinglegislation requirements, how agenciescan prepare, and manage the risk.

Panel 2 - Partnering ... BecauseWe Have To

The threat is now well documentedand the time is past to stop focusing onhow bad it is and start responding pro-actively to manage the risk and ensuremission success. Our Service Level Acad-

emies are working to train up a new breedof engineers who are well versed in notonly cyber but the underlying machinelevel knowledge required to address theseissues.

This panel will discuss how to partnerwith industry, collaborate cross platform,and the power of “we are smarter as agroup then as individuals”.

Panel 3 - The Threat ... What YouNeed to Do and What the Govern-ment is Doing

As relationships mature and policyand guidance start rolling out across allplatforms and agencies there are somekey steps being taken to address thethreat. While many times the discussionis masked with classification levels thereare processes and procedures which canbe put in place to mitigate risk and en-sure mission success. This panel bringstogether industry leaders from DoD,Industry, and Academia to discuss thethreat and how to start the discussion ofsecuring the environment you supportand work in.

CYBER SYMPOSIUM‘Cyber: What is it? Where are we going?’

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For more news from other bases around the Washington, D.C. area,

visit www.dcmilitary.com.

CARPOOL/VANPOOL WANTED

Van or carpool desired from any rideshareparking area or Reston Town Center.Depart between 0600-0700, return fromIndian Head between 160-1700. Call Mo-ses, (301) 743-4180.

Van or Car pool desired from Freder-icksburg or King George to Indian Head,Monday thru Friday with one RDO, prefer7-430, but hours can be negotiated. 703-909-3380.

Riders wanted to start a carpool from theNorthern Neck (Lively/Lancaster), passingthrough Warsaw at 0605 and Montross at0615, arriving at Dahlgren by 0700; leav-ing Dahlgren at 1600. Call Lea at 540-653-6776 or 571-232-5412 (cell).

From the Ferry Farm area to DahlgrenBldg. 1500 area. Prefer early work hours.Call Mark, 540-653-2148.

Riders wanted for van pool. Leaves fromRichmond at Home Depot on Atlee-El-mont Rd. (exit # 86B off I-95) to Dahlgren.Call David at (540) 653-9203.

Clinton, Md., to Dahlgren. Hours are flex-ible (0600 - 1700). Call Miranda at 703-692-9590.

Carpool/vanpool wanted from Montrossarea to Dahlgren. Can also take up to 3 or4 riders from here if they would prefer meto drive. Call Doc at 252-670-6686. Earlyrisers only.

Want to start a carpool?

Need riders?

“Commuter Clearinghouse” is a source forinformation on carpools or vanpools thatalready exist and need passengers, aswell as a place for employees to advertiseto start a carpool or vanpool. Whether youalready operate a carpool or vanpool andare open to accepting new riders or needdrivers, or if you are looking for a carpoolor vanpool, provide us with information thatmight help you find or start a commuter op-portunity, such as, where you will need tocommute from and to, preferred scheduleand contact information. You can sendyour information via e-mail to nsasp_pao_dlgr@ navy.mil or contact our office tollfree at 866-359-5540, or DSN 249-8153, or540-653-8153.

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RIDESHARING SERVICE

GWRideConnect is a free ridesharing ser-vice that assists persons who are seekingdaily transportation from Fredericksburg,Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline and KingGeorge counties to employment locationsin Dahlgren among other employmentsites. Go to www.gwregion.org/gwrideconnect.html.

By NAVFAC Wash-ington Public Affairs

Civilian and militaryengineers at Naval Facili-ties Engineering CommandWashington, the systemscommand that delivers andmaintains buildings for itsmilitary supported com-mands, are recognized dur-ing National Engineer Week,Feb. 17-23.

Engineers at NAVFACWashington are involved inall aspects of building facili-ties, infrastructure and utili-ties systems including proj-ect management, designand construction manage-ment on projects that rangefrom smaller public workstasks to multi-million dollarmilitary construction.

“Facility engineers andarchitects are who we are,”said Tom Cox, NAVFACWashington chief engineer.“We provide all physical in-frastructure that exists onthese installations. Frombuildings to roads to utili-ties, at some time we’vebeen tasked to get them inplace.”

At Naval Support Activ-ity South Potomac (NSASP),this means current projectssuch as the Agile ChemicalFacility at Naval SupportFacility (NSF) Indian Head.The project supports the ex-isting mission to manufac-ture nitrate esters, includ-ing torpedo fuel. The projectconsists of constructing sev-eral new facilities and reno-vating existing facilities.

Engineers are also work-ing on upgrades to NSF In-dian Head’s steam distribu-tion system, to replace theGoddard Power Plant. Theproject will reduce energyconsumption, decrease util-ity costs, and improve steamdistribution.

“The South Potomac

Public Works Departmentprovides facilities and en-gineering services to mul-tiple tenant commands insupport of their missionsand the joint warfighter,”said Cmdr. Jeffrey Bran-cheau, NSASP public worksofficer. “Our personnel in-terface with a wide array ofclients and strive to providecost-effective and efficientservice including construc-tion project support, facili-ties maintenance, facilitiesservice, and environmentalsupport.

“The collective effort ofthe public works team ul-timately supports nationaldefense by delivering andmaintaining quality fa-cilities essential to the re-search, development andtechnology provided by ourtenants to support the jointwarfighter,” adds Bran-cheau.

Engineers at NAVFACWashington bring com-petencies in several focusareas. These include proj-ect management, civil, me-chanical, electrical, struc-tural, fire protection, engi-neering and architecture,and construction manage-ment.

“In my career with NAV-FAC, I’ve been challengedwith each new job assign-ment,” said Liann Lofton,electrical design engineer.“I take great pride in mywork in helping to achieveour mission, since I get tosee a direct effect on how itaffects the morale of NavySailors and their families.”

The Civil EngineerCorps, which employs ap-proximately 2.5 percent ofall Navy officers, is a uniqueorganization with no exactcounterpart in any otherservice or any other Navy in

the world. The majority ofthese officers work in con-tract management, publicworks or with the Seabees.

“The Civil EngineerCorps presents a uniqueopportunity for engineer-ing professionals,” saidCmdr. Kevin Bartoe, assis-tant regional engineer. “Weare credentialed engineers,contracting acquisitionspecialists and Navy lead-ers. The CEC supports con-struction and maintenanceof over $200 billion in plantproperty across the world,while also being ready torespond to natural disastersand contingency conflictsthroughout the world.”

Currently two NAVFACWashington CEC officersare on Individual Augmen-tee assignments supportingOperation Enduring Free-dom in Afghanistan.

Public Works Department South Potomac engineers (l. to r.) Dan McCreeryand James Kjelland, and architect Ron Castillo review plans for an activeproject.

CEC Officers, NAVFAC Civilians recognizedduring National Engineer Week

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Base HappeningsDahlgren

NSF Dahlgren Black History MonthA A Black History Month Observance will be held on

Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the UMW DahlgrenCampus off Rt. 301 in King George. Guest speaker willbe Rev. Lawrence Davies, former Mayor of Fredericks-burg, Va. All are invited to attend.

DOSC Charitable Distribution AnnouncementThe Dahlgren Officers’ Spouses Club is currently ac-

cepting written request from non-profit organizationsfor their annual charity distribution. DOSC returnsprofits from their Second Tour Thrift Store in the formof donations to local charities. Submit a written requestto DOSC explaining how your organization benefits thecommunity and/or the local military population andhow a DOSC donation would benefit your organization.All requests must be in writing and submitted via USPSby April 15. Include organization name and purpose,desired amount and how funds will be utilized and POCwith telephone and email address. Mail to DahlgrenOfficers’ Spouses Club, attn: Charities Committee, 722Sampson Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448. For more info, call(540) 413-1079.

DMV2Go at NSF DahlgrenThe DMV2Go van will be at NSF Dahlgren on March

21 and May 20 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Parade FieldPavilion. The Navy Ball committee will be sellinglunch from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. With the latest technology,the DMV2Go offers multiple services including stateID applications and renewals, driver’s license applica-tions and renewals, vehicle titles, license plates, decals,transcripts, copies of driving records, applications fordisabled parking placards, and many more! Stop inand take care of your DMV needs quickly and easily!

Second Tour Thrift Store Not Taking DonationsSecond Tour Thrift Store is not taking any more dona-

tions at this time. We appreciate your support and willpost announcements when donations will again be ac-cepted. Proceeds from Second Tour are donated to char-ities in the Dahlgren/King George and surrounding com-munities, and provide scholarship funds to dependentsof military personnel - past and present - stationed onDahlgren. Open every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - noon.

Indian Head“Treasures” Thrift Store Needs Donations!

Plan today to visit the Treasures Thrift Store, locatedat 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. The store is openevery Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations of gen-tly used items are currently being accepted. Want to earnup to $5 in free items from the thrift store every month?Volunteer! Stop by the thrift store during operatinghours or email ihspouseclub@live.com for information.

To publish information on your event or programunder “Base Happenings,” contact NSASP Public Affairsat 540-653-8153 or email jeron.hayes@navy.mil.

Friday, February 22, 2013 5The South Potomac Pilot

Dahlgren

Bowling Center540-653-7327

9-Pin Bowling TournamentFebruary 23, 6 p.m.The cost is $15 per person, which includes shoes and

game. Prizes will be awarded. Eligible patrons include allwith base access. For more information, contact Cannon-ball Lanes at 540-653-7327.

Movie Theater540-653-7336

Saturday Movie Sneak Peek -“Jack the Giant Slayer”

February 23, 2 p.m. FREEEligible patrons include all with base access.We will be playing a FREE sneak peek of “Jack the Giant

Slayer” rated PG-13. For more information please contactthe Dahlgren Movie Theater at 540-653-7336.

Saturday Movie MatineeMarch 2, 2 p.m. FREEEligible patrons include all with base access.We will be playing the animated movie Dr Seuss’ “The

Lorax,” rated PG.For more information please contact the Dahlgren Mov-

ie Theater at 540-653-7336.

Fitness Center540-653-8580

March Madness BasketballEvery Tuesday in March from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. FREE

Eligible patrons include all with base access.T-shirts will be given to those who complete ALL four

events. March 5, 3-Point; March 12, Skills Challenge; March19, Free Throw and March 26, Hot Shot. Awards will be giv-en to overall and individual event winners in male/femalecategories. For more information, please contact DaphneCarroll, Sports Coordinator at 540-653-7259.

General Library540-653-7474

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday PartyMarch 2, 1 p.m. FREEEligible patrons include all with base access.Celebrate one of the greatest known children’s authors

of all time, Dr.Seuss, with a crafty creative birthday party. Hear a story

written by Dr. Seuss, make a special Dr. Seuss craft andhave some delicious birthday cake. While you’re at the li-brary, why not check out one of the many Dr. Seuss bookson hand! Join us after the party at 2 p.m. for a FREE show-ing of the animated movie, Dr Seuss’ “The Lorax,” rated PG.For more information, please contact the Dahlgren GeneralLibrary at 540-653-7474.

Liberty Center540-653-7277

Liberty Movie and Pizza NightFebruary 26, 5 p.m. FREECost: Free / Liberty Center patrons only: E1- E6 Single/

Unaccompanied Active Duty Military.Have dinner with Liberty and enjoy the newest movies.

For more information, please contact the Liberty Center at

540-653-7277. Pizza is sponsored by Domino’s Pizza.

Liberty Paintball TripMarch 3, 11 a.m.Cost: $10. Liberty Center patrons only: E1- E6 Single/

Unaccompanied Active Duty Military.Come with Liberty to a paintball trip to Southern Mary-

land Paintball.Cost includes 3.5 hours of play, equipment and 500

paintballs. Van leaves at 11 a.m.. For more information,please contact the Liberty Center at 540-653-7277.

Indian Head

Special Events

Easter EggstravaganzaMarch 23, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Mix House. Egg hunt

begins at 11:30 a.m.Join us for an egg hunt, games, crafts, pictures with the

Easter Bunny and an exciting afternoon of family fun! Thisevent is free and open to all eligible patrons. For more in-formation contact corey.mccabe@navy.mil.

General Library

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday PartyFebruary 28, 10:30 a.m. at the General Library.Celebrate one of the greatest known children’s authors

of all time, Dr. Seuss, with a crafty creative birthday party.Hear a story written by Dr. Seuss, make a special Dr. Seusscraft, watch the movie “The Lorax” and have some deli-cious birthday cake. While you’re at the Library, why notcheck out one of the many Dr. Seuss books we have? FREEand open to all eligible patrons. For more information con-tact the General Library at 301-744-4747.

Easter Break Fun DayApril 1, 1 - 3 p.m.Celebrate the beginning of Spring with a day of fun at

the Library.Make crafts, visit the petting zoo, take a pony ride and

more! This event is FREE and open to all eligible patrons.

Weight House Fitness Center

Group Exercise March MadnessMarch 1 - March 29One month challenge to complete at least 20 group ex-

ercise classes!Must take at least 8 strength training classes, 4 yoga, 2

spin and 1 zumba. $30 to participate, FREE for yearly mem-bers. Register at the WHFC front desk. For more informa-tion contact megan.eicholtz@navy.mil.

College Basketball Bracket ChallengeMarch 1It’s March madness time! Fill out a bracket for fun and

have a chance to win a prize! Prize will be given to the per-son with the most correct picks. $1 per person to partici-pate. Brackets are due before the start of the NCAA tour-nament. Register at the WHFC front desk or email megan.eicholtz@navy.mil.

10 lb. Challenge Part 2March 11 - May 17,Ten weeks to lose 10 lbs. or more! Weekly challenges

and newsletters will be provided to help you stay on track.$10 each to participate, money will be distributed to allthose who lose ten or more pounds and keep it off to the

end of the challenge. Register at the WHFC front desk. Formore information contact megan.eicholtz@navy.mil.

St Patrick’s Day 5kMarch 14 (Rain date March 15)Race starts at 11 a.m. Use the luck of the Irish to predict

your time. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd placemale and female with the closest predicted time and to the1st place male and female with the fastest time. Register atthe WHFC before the start of the race. $5 for civilians andFREE for Military. For more information contact megan.eicholtz@navy.mil.

Liberty Center

Liberty Poker Tournament SeriesMarch 6, 6 p.m.The Liberty Center will be hosting poker tournaments

on the first Wednesday of every month. Prizes will be givenat each tournament and snacks and drinks will be available.This event is FREE and open to all Liberty eligible patrons.

Auto Hobby Shop

Self Help ClassesMarch 11 - Engine Diagnostics ChecksInformation and demonstration classes will be held

from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the second Monday of each month.These classes are FREE and open to all eligible patrons. Formore information contact larry.shanks@navy.mil.

Stars and Strikes Bowling Center

Bunny BowlMarch 16Join us from Noon - 2 p.m. for an afternoon of family

bowling with the Easter Bunny. $6 per person includesbowling and shoe rental. For more information contactjuan.gray@navy.mil.

MWR Highlights

540-653-7336Hours of OperationFriday and Saturday: 7 p.m. Showings

Price of ShowsCivilians - $5AD, Retired, Reserve, Family Members (E7 - above) $4AD, Reserve, Family Members (E6 - below) - $2.50Child (6-11) - $2Child (5 and under) - FreeTickets for a movie shown in 3-D are an additional $1

Friday, February 22, 7 p.m.:Silver Linings Playbook (R)

*Saturday, February 23, 2 p.m.:Jack the Giant Slayer in 3-D (PG-13)

Saturday, February 23, 7 p.m.:Les Miserables (PG-13)

Friday, March 1, 7 p.m.:Texas Chainsaw 3-D (R)

Saturday, March 2, 7 p.m.:Zero Dark Thirty (R)

DahlgrenMovie Theater

5K and 10K Run for AutismDr. Richard Cottrell is sponsoring a 5K

and 10K Run for Autism on Saturday, Feb.23. Registrations are being accepted forindividuals and teams. The 5k is at 9 a.m.,the 10k is at 9:30 a.m. The race starts at Dr.Cottrell’s office using part of Rt. 3 then sideroads then back to Rt. 3 and the office.

Individual entry fee is $20 (10 and under,$15) until Jan. 23. Fees increase after Jan. 23to $35 per person (10 and under, $20). Teamentry fee (team of 5) is $100 until Jan. 23. Af-terward, the team entry fee is $135.

Register on line at www.racetimingunlim-ited.org. For more information call (540) 775-7671 or email hwhite@cottrellsmilesva.com.

Free Tax Prep AssistanceTax season is here and Rappahannock

United Way and the Financial StabilityCoalition are offering free tax assistance.Working individuals and families in the areawho earned $51,000 or less in 2012 are eligi-ble for assistance. IRS-certified, trained vol-unteers will be on-hand at 13 sites through-out the area to help those who qualify. Allservices are provided by IRS-certified staffand volunteers. Last year, volunteers filed1,066 tax returns in Planning District 16, re-funding over $1.5 million and saving thosetaxpayers $223,000 in preparation fees - onaverage saving each filer $209 in fees.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance(VITA) program is one of the largest anti-poverty programs in the country. Providingthis service helps achieve our goal at Rap-pahannock United Way, which is “morehouseholds emerge from poverty andachieve greater financial stability.” Empow-ering individuals and families with toolsand resources, such as providing free taxpreparation, can help them achieve finan-cial stability. It saves these hard-workingindividuals and families the out-of-pocketcost of paying someone to prepare theirtaxes, and the volunteers are trained to helpthem get the maximum refund.

Tax assistance services continue throughMonday, April 15. Visit www.RUWFreeTax-es.org for more information.

RBBBS Bowling FundraiserThe Rappahannock Big Brothers/Big

Sisters Society will hold its annual Bowl ForKids’ Sake on Saturday, March 9th at noonand 2 p.m. and Sunday March 10 at 1 p.m.at Liberty Lanes. Get together a team of fourco-workers, family or friends and solicitdonations online. If you cannot attend theevent, you can register as a virtual bowler.Each bowler should raise $100. Bowlers whoraise $200 or more will be eligible to win a$200 Best Buy gift card. RBBBS will providerefreshments, t-shirts and two games ofbowling. This signature fundraising eventraises money to help area youth. You canregister online for the event, www.rbbbs.org.

Save the Date - Potomac RiverRegional Art Show

The call for entry for the Potomac Riv-er Regional Art Show will be available inMarch. Save the date! Dates of 2013 showwill be July 12 to August 4. Entry deadline isJune 11. The first 85 entries will be accept-ed. Entries will be judged later and prizesawarded. A change for 2013 will be thatseparate cash prizes for photography and3-dimensional art plus a people’s choiceaward. Entry forms also will be available onthe Colonial Beach Artists’ Guild website,Colonialbeachartistsguild.org.

Love Thy Neighbor Food PantryNeeds Donations

The Love They Neighbor Food Pantryin King George is in need of your help! We

need food items donated for those in thecounty in need, and to supplement thenewly-opened Soup Kitchen in the county.All donations can be taken to one of thefollowing businesses: Descending Dove,Rocky Top, Unique House, Keller Williams,The Journal, KG Citizens Center, HopyardFarm, Simply Bliss, Virginia Piano Gallery,Exit Realty or American Business Card Co.Items needed include oatmeal and poptarts, breakfast bars, peanut butter and jel-ly, soup, canned tuna, salmon and chicken,canned fruits and vegetables, rice, beans,Tuna or Chicken Helper, pasta and sauceand personal items such as toilet paper,deodorant, soap and shampoo, laundry de-tergent, all purpose cleaner, diapers, andfeminine products.

Indian HeadWounded Veterans 5K

Sign up today for the Wounded Veter-ans 5K, hosted by Charles County Sheriff’sDepartment, Charles County FraternalOrder of Police and Charles County Cor-rectional Officers, to be held March 24 atLaurel Springs Park in La Plata. Event startsat 9 a.m. and will include a timed 5k raceand a family friendly 5k walk. Cost is $30for adults, $15 for ages 12-17, participantsunder age 12 are free. Register by March 10to receive commemorative t-shirt. Event in-cludes lunch, entertainment and a chanceto visit with wounded warriors and thankthem for their service. Register by visitingwww.woundedveterans5krun.eventbrite.com. All proceeds benefit the WoundedWarrior Project.

Commissioners Fund Scholarships toBenefit Charles County Students

The Charles County Commissioners arepleased to offer two scholarships to helpCharles County students with higher edu-cation expenses. Deadline is March 1 toapply for Charles County Commissioner-funded scholarships for the fall 2013 schoolyear. Applications will be accepted throughMarch 1. The Charles County TeacherEducation Assistance Grant is a $1,000 re-newable scholarship administered by theCharles County Scholarship Fund, Inc.Visit www2.ccboe.com/PDF/scholarships/CCFS_App_2013.pdf to apply.

The Charles County CommissionersNursing/Allied Health Scholarship, admin-istered by the College of Southern Maryland(CSM), is awarded to Charles County resi-dents enrolled in the clinical portion of thenursing or specific allied health programs atCSM. Visit www.csmd.edu/Financial/schol-arships/ to learn how to apply.

For more information, contact Ms. De-nise Ferguson at 301-645-0554 or Fergu-soD@CharlesCounty.org. Citizens with spe-cial needs may contact the Maryland RelayService at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.Spring Sports League RegistrationAnnounced

The Charles County Department of Pub-lic Works will hold registration for the up-coming spring adult softball league, men’ssoccer league, an “over-35” soccer league,women’s soccer league, and for the firsttime, an adult co-ed kickball league, fromMonday, Feb. 25, through Friday, March15. League play will start the week of April21 at Laurel Springs Park and White PlainsPark. Teams may register at the Departmentof Public Works (1001 Radio Station Road,La Plata) weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and4 p.m. For more information, interestedteams should call 301-932-3470 or 301-870-2778 weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4p.m. or visit www.charlescountyparks.com.

Children’s Theatre CompanyAnnounces Cast for ‘Snow WhiteGoes West’

The College of Southern Maryland’s Chil-dren’s Theatre Company presents its castfor the musical production of “Snow WhiteGoes West,” a book by Jim Eiler based on theGrimms’ Brother Tale. Performances areMarch 1 at 7 p.m. and March 2 at 2 p.m. and7 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and seniorsand $5 for youth in high school or younger.Performance is suitable for all age groups.For reservations contact bxoffc@csmd.edu,301-934-7828, or www.csmd.edu/arts.

2nd Saturday Series at SotterleyPlantation

The Sotterley Plantation Second Satur-day series presents “From The Ground Up”on Saturday, March 9 at 1 and 3 p.m. Fromthe basement to the attic of Sotterley’s 1703Plantation House there are numerous nooksand crannies rarely seen by most people.Presented by Sotterley’s Restoration Man-ager John O’Rourke, this exclusive tour willreveal how the structure was built and whatthe various spaces tell us about the over 300year history. Program is limited to 16 peopleper tour. Advance reservations only. $15per person. Open to ages 13 and up. Walk-ing required. Purchase tickets online: www.sotterley.org.

Nanjemoy Community Center to HostAnnual Bluegrass Music and DinnerEvent

Jay Armsworthy & Eastern TraditionBand will delight music lovers with their“hard-driving” bluegrass sound at the an-nual Bluegrass Concert and Spaghetti Din-ner on Saturday, March 16. The event will beat the Nanjemoy Community Center (4375Port Tobacco Rd., Port Tobacco), from 5:30- 9 p.m. A delicious spaghetti dinner willbe served before the show starts, courtesyof the Nanjemoy Community Center Coun-cil. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Dinner will beserved from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. The concert willbegin at 7 p.m. Charles County residentsmay purchase tickets for $15 in advance or$20 at the door. Tickets for non-residentscost $20 in advance and $25 at the door.For more information, contact the Nanje-moy Community Center at 301-246-9612.Citizens with special needs may contact theMaryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Ser-vice TDD: 800-735-2258.

CSM Connections Presents Poet Je-hanne Dubrow

As part of the College of Southern Mary-land’s Spring Connections Series, poet Je-hanne Dubrow will read from her new col-lection of poems “Red Army Red,” begin-ning at 7:30 p.m., March 1, at the La PlataCampus, Center for Business and Industry(BI Building), Dr. John Sine Room BI-103.

Dubrow is the author of four poetrycollections, including most recently, “RedArmy Red” and “Stateside.” Her first book,“The Hardship Post” won the Three Can-dles Press Open Book Award and her sec-ond collection, “From the Fever-World”won the Washington Writers’ PublishingHouse Poetry Competition. Her poetry,creative fiction and book reviews have ap-peared in journals such as Southern Re-view, The New Republic, Ploughshares, TheHudson Review, The New England Review,West Branch, Gulf Coast, Blackbird, Cop-per Nickel, Prarie Schooner, as well as Po-etry Daily and Verse Daily. Dubrow servesas the director of the Rose O’Neill LiteraryHouse and is an assistant professor in cre-ative writing and literature at WashingtonCollege and occasionally teaches classes at

the Writer’s Center in Bethesda, Md.Tickets are $3 advanced sale through the

CSM box office and $3 at the door with astudent ID. General admission at the door is$5. For information on Connections, studyguides and author links visit www.csmd.edu/Connections/readings.html. Booksfeatured are available at any CSM CollegeStore or online at www.csmd.edu/Colleg-eStore.

Artist’s Ceramics Collection at CSMJ.D. Garn’s collection of ceramic pieces

titled “To Pass Through” are on display inCSM’s Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gal-lery located in the Fine Arts Center on theLa Plata Campus through March 28. Garn’ssubject matter for the collection on view atCSM encourages viewers to think about ev-eryday items in new ways in regards to howthey translate into symbols of our culture.Pieces include life-like ceramic interpreta-tions of a fire extinguisher, pillow and shov-el to name a few. His pieces draw from threethemes including items found in daily life,home and community, and regional andAmerican culture. His primary construc-tion method is hand-built, with some ob-jects made from a mold. The gallery is open9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, 10a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday. For informationvisit www.csmd.edu/Arts.

Men’s Golf Lessons Offered at WhitePlains Golf Course

Learn the basic skills needed to become aconfident golfer. White Plains Golf Course isoffering two men’s golf clinics in April. Eachfour-day session runs from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.and costs $75. Sessions include proper golfcourse etiquette, safety, rules, grip, stance,posture, chipping, putting, irons, woods,and on-the-course instruction.

Session I - April 8, 9, 10 and 11Session II - April 15, 16, 17 and 18Pre-registration is required. Maximum

class size is eight participants. Golf clinicparticipants will receive a complimentaryround of golf. For additional information orto register, call White Plains Golf Course at301-645-1300. White Plains Golf Course islocated at 1015 St. Charles Parkway, southof DeMarr Road, in White Plains.

Bed Races at Celebrate La PlataThe Town of La Plata will come together

for a day of family fun at the annual SpringFestival, Celebrate La Plata on Saturday,April 27th. Enjoy a day of activities for chil-dren of all ages at Celebrate La Plata; facepainting, displays, entertainment, refresh-ments for sale from local favorites and everentertaining Bed Races! On your mark, getset, go! Gather three of your friends, familyor co-workers and sign up to participate inthe Bed Races. Your team will race on LaGrange Ave. as the crowd cheers you on. Wehave made it even easier this year for you tojoin in the fun - no registration fee and theTown will provide beds for the race. Teamsmay still make and decorate their own bedto use in the races. Each team must havefour participants that are 16 years or old-er. Don’t miss out on the chance to comedressed in team t-shirts or costumes to pro-mote your business or organization. Theannual bed race is a great way to do somemarketing while having a lot of fun. Prizeswill be awarded to the top teams and bestteam attire. All teams registered by April12th will be listed in two promotional news-paper ads for the event. See you at the start-ing line! For information about the Town ofLa Plata events, please contact me at cwil-son@townoflaplata.org or 301-934-8421 x142.

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Community Notes

ing and evaluation (RDT&E)programs. Of course, thereis no Environmental Pro-tection Agency in the com-bat zones they frequent, sopracticing their craft state-side presents the EOD techswith a bureaucratic learningcurve. Occasional calls forsupport from law enforce-ment in the local commu-nity provide some welcomeadrenaline.

Maintaining and grow-ing their vital skill set isalways a top priority forthe EOD techs, shore dutyor not. Those skills wereput on display when EODMobile Unit 12 facilitateddive qualification for otheroperators at the DahlgrenAquatics Center on Jan. 30.The qualification itself wasnot particularly difficultfor the veteran Sailors, butlike a pilot going througha pre-flight checklist, eachdiver methodically testedtheir dive equipment beforeentering the pool. Diversinspected tubes, regula-tors, inflators, depth andpressure gauges before sub-merging. Lt. Sam Masseyand EODC Jason Jordan, theleaders of EOD Mobile Unit12, administered the safetybrief and Jordan served asthe safety diver.

“You go through thesame tests on every dive,”Jordan explained. “TheNavy dives within the safestparameters out there.”

Those parameters areconstantly evolving as newequipment and procedurescome online. “Every diveyou do, you have to have thenewest Navy dive manuals[on-hand],” Jordan added.

Later in the afternoon,it was a member of EODMobile Unit 12 who wasin need of training. EODCDanny Ricks is no novicewhen it comes to EOD op-erations, but he wanted toput a new type of dry suitnow issued to EOD techsthrough its paces. And sothe team traveled by boat toa spot just upriver from theHarry Nice Bridge and pre-pared for a dive.

The new dry suits con-sisted of two layers. A fleeceinside layer to keep thediver warm and a neopreneouter layer to keep the diverdry. The outer layer, whichfits tightly by design, re-quires a bit of customiza-tion and adjustment to theindividual diver to obtain acomfortable fit.

After some improvisedtailoring from Jordan andEODC Brian Cummings fitthe dry suit to Ricks’ neck,it was time to dive. Massey,who had prior experiencewith the new type of drysuit, dove into the river first,followed by Ricks.

Strong waves and cur-

rents prevented the pairfrom diving beneath thesurface and Massey soonmade the call to re-boardthe small craft. After theride back to the pier at

Machodoc Creek, the EODtechs trailered their boatand headed back to theshop. A more extensive divewould have to wait untilmore favorable conditions.

Until then, the EODtechs of Mobile Unit 12 willcontinue fulfilling their re-sponsibilities and enjoyingwhat is for them a relativelyeasy tour.

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Capt. Jim Beene, assigned to Special OperationsCommand at the Pentagon, tests his depth andpressure gauges before submerging at a divequalification at the Aquatics Center at NavalSupport Facility Dahlgren on Jan. 30.

EODC Brian Cummings, left, adjusts the dry suit worn by Lt. Sam Massey,right, prior to a dive in the Potomac River on Jan. 30.

U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos

Lt. Sam Massey dives into the Potomac River on Jan. 30.

EODC Brian Cummings keeps a close eye on hisfellow EOD techs as they get used to the strongcurrent in the Potomac River on Jan. 30.

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Weekly events:Every Tuesday: Little Patriots Playgroup:

10 - 11 a.m.Ages 5 and under can enjoy playtime, socialization, games

and crafts at the USO center. Snack & drinks provided.

Every Tuesday:Free Bread and Baked Goods Give-away

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Come by the USO and pick up an array of breads, cakes,

donuts, muffins, etc. Wal-Mart is donating items everyMonday! Always different, always good!

Special events:Girls Game Night

Friday, March 1, 6 - 8 p.m.It’s time to giggle, play games and hang-out with the girls.

USO will serve snacks and host a fun-filled night of rowdycompetition. Prizes for the winners. RSVP and plan to joinus for this special event. RSVP to elizabeth@usometro.org

Texas Hold ‘Em Poker NightSaturday, March 2, 3 - 6 p.m.We will play rounds of Texas Hold ‘em complete with

poker table, poker chips and good, fun ribbing. We’ll seewho knows when to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em. Prizegoes to the player with the most chips at the end of thenight. RSVP as space is limited to: elizabeth@usometro.org

Dine and Dash DinnerMarch 5, 3 - 6 p.m.The USO hosts a free dinner the last Tuesday of every

month for all Military personnel and their families. Eachmonth is different and always includes a full dinner, drinksand dessert. This month - fried chicken, green beans andmacaroni and cheese and of course, dessert! Join us!

Dahlgren MarchUSO Events

By Kay Blakley,DeCA Consumer Advocate

FORT LEE, Va. - Every day we see reminders that show usjust how prevalent cardiovascular disease is. It’s the leadingcause of death in the United States. So, taking good care ofour tickers is a wise thing to do at any age. And, it’s nevertoo early to start.

It’s almost always healthier and cheaper to buy groceriesand prepare meals at home, especially when you shop thecommissary. With so many choices available, though, shop-ping can get confusing, so here are a few tips to guide you.

Focus first on the whole foods that line the perimeter ofthe store.

Fruits and vegetables are loaded with good-for-you vi-tamins, minerals and fiber and are sodium-free and fat-free, except for avocados, which contain only the good fats.Fresh, raw vegetables are an excellent low-calorie snack. Tryto make fruit, whether fresh, frozen or canned in water ornatural juice your first choice for dessert and save bakedgoods and sweets for special occasions only.

Choose lean meats and poultry (look for cuts with “loin”or “round” in the name). Work in fish such as salmon, andmeat substitutes like beans, peas, lentils and tofu on a rou-tine basis. A cooked, one-cup serving of any of these sub-stitutes equals a two-ounce serving of meat, poultry or fish.

Make the switch to low-fat or fat-free dairy and save aton of saturated fat and calories. Go for soft margarine (withno trans fat) instead of butter, and indulge in cream and icecream only on special occasions, and even then, do so spar-ingly. Limit cholesterol by using egg whites instead of eggyolks, when possible.

Whole-grain breads should be your mainstay rather thanthose made with refined flour, and doughnuts, pies, cakesand other lovelies of that sort fit in the rare occasion cat-egory.

When shopping the center aisles of the store, read labelscarefully and choose those lowest in salt and fat.

Other worthwhile swaps thatyou may not even notice include:

* Choosing mustard rather than mayonnaise on sand-wiches;

* Skip the cheese on a sandwich or wrap, or use low-fatcheese only;

* Choose two tablespoons of peanuts for a snack insteadof a medium glazed doughnut;

* Choose low-fat sour cream or plain yogurt on yourbaked potato instead of full-fat sour cream; and

* Use no-salt canned vegetables and season with herbsand spices instead.

DeCAAbout DeCA: The Defense Commissary Agency operates

a worldwide chain of commissaries providing groceries

to military personnel, retirees and their families in a safeand secure shopping environment. Authorized patronspurchase items at cost plus a 5 percent surcharge, whichcovers the costs of building new commissaries and mod-ernizing existing ones. By shopping regularly in the com-missary, patrons save an average of 30 percent or more ontheir purchases compared to commercial prices - savingsamounting to thousands of dollars annually. A core militaryfamily support element, and a valued part of military payand benefits, commissaries contribute to family readiness,enhance the quality of life for America’s military and theirfamilies, and help recruit and retain the best and brightestmen and women to serve their country.

Lower the salt andcut the fat year-round

motivates Deal and histeam. “The demonstrationof service to others that Ma-rines display in their dedi-cation to our nation is whatmotivates me to support theMarine warfighter,” he said.“I too wish to demonstratethat same dedication tocountry and I find the mostproper way to accomplishthis is through the use ofmy engineering talents insupport of our Marines.”

The attitude is a familiarone among Dahlgren’s own

professionals, who pridethemselves on not onlyserving Navy warfighters,but also the wider militaryRDT&E community. Theinstallation’s largest com-mand, the Naval SurfaceWarfare Center DahlgrenDivision (NWSC DD), col-laborates with MARCOR-SYSCOM on a regular basis.

Deal explained why shar-ing resources is so vital tomilitary RDT&E. “It is im-portant for military scien-tists and engineers to shareknowledge and resourcesbecause by so doing theyare able to accomplish more

with less through the pool-ing of talents that wouldnot otherwise be availableindividually,” he said. “Nosingle person has all the an-swers to any one problem. Itis necessary to collaboratewith and be open to team-ing with others so that wemight gain from one anoth-er’s understandings. This isespecially true in the worldof science and engineeringwhere progress is built onthe backs of previous sci-entists’ and engineers’ re-search and discoveries.”

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U. S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

The M41A4 Saber Sys-tem has replaced theM220E3 TOW WeaponSystem in the Infantryand Tank Battalions forthe Marine Corps.

need to know the police de-partment and that we havea service-oriented mindset.”

Thus far, Chizuk has beenimpressed by the NSASP Po-lice Department and its of-ficers. “My first impressionis that we have high-caliberofficers here,” he said. “Mil-itary police departmentsvary... the NSASP Police De-partment is definitely onethat is forward-thinking.Chief [Robert] Brooks be-lieves in training and usingthe latest technology.”

Chizuk praised the on-going relationship betweenthe NSASP Police Depart-ment and outside law en-forcement agencies. “We’veopened up our departmentto liaison and train withlocal police departments,which I think is really im-portant to help give our of-ficers perspective of what

they do... it helps builda good relationship withneighboring law enforce-ment agencies.”

When he is not protect-ing and serving the com-munities of Dahlgren andIndian Head, Chizuk enjoysspending time with his fam-ily, a luxury his police andNavy duties have not alwaysallowed. “I spend most ofmy time with my family,”he said. Chizuk’s profes-sional and personal respon-sibilities leave him withlittle room for “dad time,”though the husband andfather-of-three isn’t com-plaining. “There’s really nosuch thing.”

Chizuk said he looks for-ward to working with thecommunity and fellow po-lice officers. “We’re here toserve the community andmake things as easy as pos-sible on residents and peo-ple who work on the bases,as well as meeting our forceprotection and law enforce-ment needs.”

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