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By Jim O’DonnellV-22 Joint Program OfficePublic Affairs

A pilot for one of the two V-22s that res-cued a downed F-15E pilot from Libya inMarch 2011 was recently recognized for heractions during an award ceremony at the AirTest and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 hangarat NAS Patuxent River.

Marine Corps Capt. Rebecca Massey, nowassigned to HX-21 as a test team pilot, re-ceived the Air Medal with ‘V’ for valor Jan. 14for her actions as a member of Marine Medi-um Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 Reinforcedsupporting the 26th Marine ExpeditionaryUnit (MEU) in spring 2011.

The 26th MEU was embarked on the Waspclass amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge(LHD 3) supporting Operation OdysseyDawn, the armed suppression of the Libyangovernment’s air defenses and ground forcesin March 2011 when an F-15E aircraft wasdowned near Benghazi, Libya. Massey waspart of the MEU Tactical Recovery of AircraftPersonnel (TRAP) recovery team on alert forthis type of event and along with another MV-22 and two CH-53 Super Stallions responded.

The F-15E has a crew of two aviators, apilot and weapons officer, both of whichejected safely from the aircraft, however, thecrewmembers became separated after eject-ing. The weapons officer was recovered by

rebel forces allied against the Libyan govern-ment, but the pilot landed in hostile territory.

Massey, the co-pilot of her aircraft, andher MV-22 wingman were in the air for therecovery within two hours of the initial reportof the crash. The TRAP team was directed tothe location of the F-15E pilot and maneu-

vered to recover the pilot. Massey’s wingmanmade the landing while Massey’s crew circledoverhead preparing for the return back toUSS Kearsarge. Upon recovery of the F-15Epilot, which took less than 90 seconds on theground, the TRAP team proceeded back toKearsarge for a total round trip of more than

300 nautical miles (345 miles) in less than 90minutes.

Massey said it was a humbling experienceto receive the Air Medal and attributed the ac-colades to her fellow TRAP teammates.

“I am very honored to have received thismedal, but the credit really should go to mycrewmates and squadron maintainers whomade it possible for me to help rescue the F-15E pilot.

Massey also credits the Osprey for makingthat mission easy to accomplish.

“I really enjoy the flexibility that this aircraftprovides, and it’s a joy to fly,” said Massey,who has flown Ospreys for nearly six years.“Although I believe this mission could havebeen accomplished by other legacy USMCTRAP assets, I don’t think any other aircraftcould have done it as quickly or efficiently.”

Massey joined HX-21 in July 2012 and ac-cording to V-22 Joint Program Office ProgramManager Marine Corps Col. Greg Masiello,her experience and professionalism are a wel-come addition to the program.

“We are grateful to have Capt. Masseyhere at Pax and as part of the larger ‘OspreyNation,’” Masiello said. “Capt. Massey ex-emplifies the professionalism we find in ourMAGTF officers serving forward and aboardships everyday in our corps. The fact that she,her flight crew and wingmates were able torespond faster than any legacy asset is testa-ment to the Marines ‘standing the watch’ andthe versatility of the V-22.”

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Marine Corps Capt. Rebecca Massey receives the Air Medal with “V” forValor from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 commanding officer,Cmdr. Wade McConvey, during an award ceremony at the HX-21 hangar onJan. 14 at NAS Patuxent River. Massey received the award for her actionsrescuing a downed U.S. Air Force F-15E pilot during Operation OdysseyDawn in March 2011. Massey was a pilot onboard one of two MV-22s thatrescued the downed Airman and is now a test team pilot assigned to HX-21.

HX-21 V-22 pilot receives Air Medal

By Connie HempelNAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

Tax season is underway and whetheryou’re anticipating a cash refund from yourreturn or expecting to pay the IRS, the legaloffice at Naval Air Station Patuxent River andits team of volunteer tax assistants is ready tohelp by providing electronic filing.

“We can save you anywhere from $15 to$125 in preparation fees when you file yourbasic taxes here,” said Chief Legalman (SW/AW) Stacey Mincey, Naval District Washing-ton Region Legal Service Office at NAS Patux-ent River.

The Navy’s Volunteer Income Tax Assis-tance/Electronic Tax Filing (VITA/ELF) pro-gram offers active-duty and retired servicemembers, their family members and someReservists free self-service electronic tax filingfor basic taxes. There is also an IRS-trainedand certified volunteer on-hand to help dur-ing the filing process.

This year, more than 10 people have vol-unteered as a VITA representative at the legaloffice here. Some are returning volunteers.

When using the VITA/ELF services, indi-viduals will be seated at one of two stationsset up for electronic self-service filing. Theindividual will complete their own tax returnsby entering information on the computerwith a VITA rep on-hand to help and answer

Pax opens self-serviceelectronic tax filing

SecDef sets completiondeadline for early 2016By Connie HempelNAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

Changes continue to be made in howAmerica’s Armed Forces protect freedom,and these changes aren’t limited to technol-ogy.

On Friday, Secretary of Defense LeonPanetta strengthened America’s freedom-fighting forces as he and Joint Chiefs of StaffGen. Martin Dempsey announced their de-cision to rescind the 1994 Direct GroundCombat Definition and Assignment Rule,allowing women serving across the boardto fill combat positions previously closed tothem—237,000 positions DOD wide.

“To maintain our warfighting edge, it isessential that all of our people be diversein experience, background and idea,” saidCapt. Ted Mills, NAS Patuxent River com-manding officer. “To maintain the strongestNavy in the world, we must continue to pullfrom the largest possible talent pool.”

During a news conference Friday, Pa-

netta and Dempsey said the DOD’s goal forrescinding this exclusion is to ensure DOD’smission is met with the best-qualified andmost capable people, regardless of gender.

“Women have shown great courage andsacrifice on and off the battlefield, contrib-uted in unprecedented ways to the military’smission and proven their ability to serve inan expanding number of roles,” Panettasaid.

Nearly 16 percent of the Navy’s active forceis women—roughly 15 percent DOD-wide.With the rescission of the combat exclusion,these women may now find themselves eli-gible for the 5,500 positions Navy-wide fromwhich they were previously excluded.

This includes more than 400 Navy posi-tions in the Coastal Riverine Force and morethan 5,000 Navy positions in the MarineCorps Ground Combat Element. WomenSailors assigned to the Marine Corps GroundCombat Element billets will be required tomeet physical standards determined by theMarine Corps.

The positions affected by this rescissionare not yet open to women, but servicesmust have an implementation plan to Pa-

Combat Exclusion Rule rescissionadds 5,500 Navy jobs for women

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U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

Hospitalman Victoria Guthrie, NavalHealth Clinic Patuxent River, checksa patient’s vital signs before his visitwith a provider. The hospital corps-men rate is one of the Navy rates af-fected by the Combat Exclusion Rulerescission announced last weekwhich opens more opportunities towomen service members.

Groundhog DayFeb. 2

By Paula A. PaigeProgram Management (AIR-1.0)Public Affairs Office

Descending onto the runway, the orange and white HC-130H was a flight of vivid color against the fading autumnlandscape of Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

For the crew navigating the arrival of the U.S. CoastGuard aircraft from Elizabeth City, N.C., on Dec. 7, beautywasn’t just skin deep. Coast Guard aircraft 1504 (CG1504),featured a refreshed interior avionics cockpit display, re-cently updated with new hardware and software, thanksto two teams from the Naval Air Systems Command’s (NA-VAIR) Program Management organization, known as AIR-1.0.

Since 2008, a team composed of the Coast Guard, NA-VAIR’s Air Combat Electronics Office (PMA-209), theNAVAIR/U.S. Coast Guard Coordination Office and defenseindustry officials have worked together to modernize theaircraft cockpit. Called an Avionics 1 Upgrade, or A1U, themodifications included changes to the Communication,Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) systems as well as a new Automatic Flight ControlSystem.

The arrival of the airplane starts a nine-month groundand flight-test program scheduled to be performed here atPax in coordination with the Navy Air Test and EvaluationSquadron (VX) 20.

The A1U will help the Coast Guard meet its goal to havethe legacy aircraft flying until 2027 as well as support otherCoast Guard and Department of Homeland Security (DHS)objectives, said Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Randy Meador, HC-130H deputy project manager. “The Coast Guard needed to

update its legacy HC-130H aircraft, which are about 20 to 25years old, with new state-of-the-art avionics and air trafficmanagement systems.”

Additionally, A1U improves HC-130H aircrew situationalawareness, increases flight safety, addresses obsolescenceissues and concerns and increases overall mission effective-ness, Meador said. “These upgrades will provide better in-tegration and data exchange with the common operationalpicture, helping the USCG and DHS achieve maritime do-main awareness.”

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U.S. Navy photo by Kelly Schindler

A modified Coast Guard HC-130H lands at NavalAir Station Patuxent River, Dec. 7. The Air CombatElectronics Office (PMA-209) provided an avion-ics 1 upgrade, or A1U, that will help the CoastGuard keep the aircraft in operation until 2027, anofficial said.

NAVAIR teams give Coast GuardHC-130H an avionics facelift

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Countdown toSolid Curtain/Citadel Shield

19 Days

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

When faced with an active shooter, rememberthese three words: Escape, evade, engage.

By Donna CipolloniTester staff writer

It’s everyone’s nightmare. While the chances of your en-countering an active shooter may be slim, recent headlineevents prove it’s not improbable—and working on a mili-tary installation makes it more likely.

The Department of Homeland Security defines an activeshooter as an individual actively engaged in killing or at-tempting to kill people in a confined and populated area,typically through the use of firearms.

Should the situation ever occur at NAS Patuxent River,security personnel here want you to remember these threewords: Escape, evade, engage.

“Get out as soon as you can, any way you can,” said Sgt.James Williams, Naval District Washington police trainingofficer assigned to NAS Patuxent River. “Familiarize your-self with your work area and know it well. Don’t just locatedoorways, but windows, stairwells or even a loading dockthat can be used as a means of exit.”

Williams advised taking along your cell phone and grab-bing your ID card, if you can, but don’t spend a lot of timedoing so; and don’t necessarily run for the elevator.

“They’re slow and you’re in a confined space,” Williamsexplained. “You may not know when the door will open orwho will be on the other side.”

“If you’re unable to escape; hide wherever you can,” hesaid. “If you can’t hide, barricade yourself in place. Knowwhat furniture in your office you can move to block a door-way—desks, cabinets, tables. If there’s nothing like that,think outside the box and pile up chairs, tables, boxes andtrash cans—any type of debris to slow down their progress.”

Williams suggests not hiding in a conference room orlunch room, if possible, because rooms where large numbersof people gather are what an active shooter might look for.

When phoning the police, give as much detailed in-formation as possible such as the location of the shooter,number of shooters, what the shooter is wearing, numberand type of weapons being used, any distinctive physicalappearance, your own location and how many are injured,Williams said.

As an absolute last resort, it may be necessary to engagethe shooter.

“Pick up whatever you can to use as a weapon, sneak upfrom behind, if possible; but remember that you’re goinginto a gunfight with basically your bare hands,” he said.“Don’t stop until the shooter is neutralized because onceyou engage, you become their target.”

When police do arrive, ask for an ID to be slipped under adoor or phone the dispatch office to verify an officer’s namebefore opening a door to anyone. Cooperate fully and followtheir directions to the letter. Don’t grab at anyone and don’t

What to do in an activeshooter/hostage situation

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Courtesy photo by Lockheed Martin

Two F-35 Lightning II carrier variants completed an aerial refueling for the first time Jan. 18. Testpilots Navy Lt. Christopher Tabert and Dan Canin of Lockheed Martin flew CF-1 and CF-2 respec-tively, with a KC-130 from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20 at NAS Patuxent River.The F-35C carrier variant of the Lightning II is distinct from the F-35A and F-35B variants with itslarger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear to withstand catapult launches and deck land-ing impacts associated with the demanding aircraft carrier environment. Initial carrier trials forthe F-35C are scheduled for 2014. The F-35C is undergoing flight test and evaluation at Pax Riverprior to delivery to the fleet.

First dual aerial refueling for F-35C

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Air Traffic Controller 1st Class (AW) Matthew Dunn, right, commits to five moreyears of Navy service during a reenlistment ceremony Jan. 23 officiated byLt. Michael Peck. Dunn has served in the Navy for seven years, four months.

Dunn reenlists for five years

On base:NEX mini-mart hours change for Feb. 1

The Navy Exchange mini-mart is conducting its annualinventory Feb. 1 and is open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pay at thepump remains available.

Valentine’s Day Whoopie PiesOrder by Feb. 8The Naval Air Station First Class Petty Officers Association

is holding a Valentine’s Day Sale of Red Velvet Whoopie Pieswith delivery to NAS Patuxent River and Webster OutlyingField on Valentine’s Day. Cost is: One for $1; six for $5; and12 for $9. Orders deadline is noon Feb. 8. Contact Air TrafficController 1st Class Christopher Robbins at [email protected].

Lincoln Housing Fire Safety CampaignWednesday, 10 a.m.Center Stage TheaterLearn how to keep you and your family safe. Learn fire

safe habits in your home and work place. Learn how to talkto your children about the hazards of fire. Presented by theNaval District Washington Fire and Emergency Services,Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Attendance by at least oneadult member of each household in Lincoln Military Hous-ing is mandatory per the NAS Commanding Officer.

Junior Sailors’ Sweetheart DanceFeb. 8, 7-10 p.m.Lincoln Military Conference CenterSailors E-5 and below are invited to this free red and

white ball-themed dance. Music is provided by DJ in A Box,sponsored by the MWR Liberty Program. Photo taking, fin-ger foods, punch bowl and a chocolate fountain are alsoavailable. Prizes for best dressed couple and best dressedsingle male and female. Child care provided from 6-10:30p.m. at the Religious Program Center, building 401. To reg-ister for child care, contact Aviation Machinists Mate 2ndClass (AW) Christian Yambao at [email protected] or 301-757-6290.

Pilot Ground SchoolThrough May 20, 5-8 p.m.Building 336 off of Cedar Point RoadA Patuxent River Navy Flying Club Private Pilot Ground

School course meets Mondays. The course prepares stu-dents for the FAA knowledge test, a pilot certificate prereq-uisite. The course is also accepted by Naval Air SystemsCommand in partial fulfillment of the required biennial 80hours of professional training. Visit the Patuxent River Navy

Flying Club or contact Joe Dziewit at 301-862-1110 or Al Pi-ranian at 301-342-8555.

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

gnome. Be the first to call in his location and receive twofree Center Stage Theater movie tickets; good for any CenterStage movie. Contest calls are not taken after 4:30 p.m. Fri-day. The same person cannot win more than once a month.Congratulations to last week’s winner, Aimee Superior. Callthe Tester staff at 301-342-4163.

Off base:St. Mary’s County education budget

Tuesday, 6 p.m.Central Administration Building23160 Moakley Street, LeonardtownThe St. Mary’s County Board of Education seeks public

input for 2013-2014 operating budget. SMCPS employeesand community members are invited to participate in thisBudget Forum. Speakers are encouraged to provide com-ments in writing to allow the Board to give consideration toall inputs. For more information, call 301-475-5511, ext. 177.

St. Mary’s Common Scholarship ApplicationsSubmission deadline: March 15This year’s St. Mary’s Common Scholarship application

is now available for download at smcbeca.org. The CommonScholarship Application features 39 different scholarshipsoffered by local businesses, organizations and individuals.Last year, more than 100 local scholarships worth approxi-mately $250,000 were awarded through the Common Schol-arship Application. The Seventh Annual Scholarship AwardsEvent is 4-5 p.m. May 17 at the Dr. James A. Forrest Careerand Technology Center.

Free tutoring for military familiesFamily members of National Guard, Reserve and ac-

tive-duty military in grades kindergarten through 12 areeligible to receive one-to-one academic support 24/7. Helpis available in 16 subjects, including algebra, physics, his-tory, grammar and essay writing, plus advanced placementclasses and test preparations. Students can get step-by-stephomework help or ask a tutor to just proofread their work.For more information or to connect with a tutor, visit www.Tutor.com/military.

Scholarships for Military ChildrenApplications for the 2013 Scholarships for Military Chil-

dren Program are now available at the NAS Patuxent RiverCommissary and online at www.MilitaryScholar.org. Applica-

tions are due by close of business Feb. 22 to any commissary.Wings over America scholarships

These college scholarships are for family members ofSailors in the U.S. Navy’s Aviation community: officer andenlisted, active duty, retired, honorably discharged or de-ceased. Eligible applicants must be a high school senior oralready enrolled in college. Prequalification forms are nowavailable at www.WingsOverAmerica.us.

St. Mary’s County Weather NoticesSt. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services

and Technology has created an application for residents toreceive watches, warnings and advisories as issued from theNational Weather Service. Residents can register at www.co.saint-marys.md.us, clicking on the E-Notices link andfollowing the Weather Notices instructions.

Volunteer opportunities:STARBASE-Atlantis Mentors

Become a mentor for the STARBASE 2.0 After-SchoolMentoring Program at Spring Ridge Middle School. Sessionsare 2:15-4:15 p.m. Thursdays until March 21. Mentors arepaired up with two to three students to assist them withgroup projects using LEGO MINDStorms Robots and NXTprogramming. An in-house competition is also planned.Call 301-342-2789.

Expanding Your Horizons Southern MarylandInterested in helping the next generation girls get excited

about math and science? For the first time, an ExpandingYour Horizons chapter is being brought to Southern Mary-land on March 2 at the Southern Maryland Higher Educa-tion Center. This one-day event dedicated to promotes in-terest in science, technology, engineering and mathematicsfor middle school girls. Email [email protected] or visitwww.etouches.com/ehome/52690/EYHSoMD.

Calvert County schools robotics coachesThe following Calvert County public schools are in need

of robotics coaches: Appeal Elementary, 4-6 p.m. Thurs-days; Southern Middle, 3:40-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays.A mock competition is March 9.

Science ExpoHuntingtown High needs judges and at least two techni-

cal demonstrations or exhibits for its Science Expo on Feb.23. Supervisory permission is required prior to signing up.A charge number to cover labor during these programs isavailable with the outreach office. Contact the Navy’s Cal-vert County education coordinator, Julie Lemmon, at julie.

News briefs

First snowfall provides educationalopportunity on reporting proceduresBy NAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs Office

Last week’s snowfall provided employeesan opportunity to familiarize themselves withthe installation’s new Employee Reporting Pro-cedures instruction and prepare for situationsthat may cause a change to the base status.

NAS Patuxent River Instruction 12610.7G,which outlines the base status messages, em-ployee expectations and how to get base sta-tus updates, was updated at the start of theyear and is available on the MyNAVAIR web-site under Instructions and Notices. Employ-ees without access to MyNAVAIR should getassistance from their supervisor.

Calling 301-342-BASE (2273) offers the of-

ficial base status, 24/7. This line is updated assoon as leadership determines a change to thebase status is necessary. At the same time, thisstatus change is relayed to local media and isposted on www.Facebook.com/NASPaxRiver.

Employees can also get up-to-date emer-gency notifications affecting the installation onnumerous devices—home/cell phone, person-al email, pager—by registering with AtHOC.

To register, log in to an NMCI computer andgo to www.ready.navy.mil, hover over Stay In-formed and click on Wide Area Alert Notifica-tion. Follow the instructions for the NDW Re-gion. Those without access to an NMCI com-puter or are having difficulty registering shouldemail their contact information to the installa-tion’s emergency management department [email protected] or [email protected].


Snow removal crews at NAS Patuxent River found themselves busy aroundthe installation last week as the first snow of the season fell in SouthernMaryland, dumping 4-6 inches.

Hours of OperationMonday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.All classes and seminars are held at the Fleet and Family

Support Center, 21993 Bundy Road, building 2090, unlessotherwise noted. Workshops and seminars are open andfree for active-duty and retired military, and their family

members. Reservations are necessary and can be made atFFSC or by calling 301-342-4911. The FFSC is always lookingfor a few good volunteers, too. Call for details.

Paying for Those Holiday BillsWednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Looking for ways to deal with holiday spending? Focus-

ing on paying off those bills is a good idea for getting theNew Year off to a good start. This workshop explores tips tohelp get on the right start to easing holiday debt-load.

Interviewing TechniquesWednesday, 1-4 p.m.Prepare for that upcoming job interview by practicing

personal presentation skills such as answering common in-terview questions, writing follow-up and thank-you letters,and negotiating job offers.

Smooth Move—Home or AbroadFeb. 7, 9-10 a.m.

This class is designed for those moving anywhere inthe U.S. or overseas. Receive expert information about thetravel and pay, household goods shipments, stress manage-ment, budgeting for your move, housing concerns, movingwith kids, cultural adaptation, plus specific overseas infor-mation.

Marriage is a Work of HeartFeb. 7, 3:30-5 p.m.The goal of this class is to provide couples with new ideas

and tools to help them continue to build together the mar-riage they envisioned. Join us and practice Speaker ListenerTechnique to enhance communication even on the tough-est issues.

Playgroup at Glen Forrest Community CenterThursdays, 10-11 a.m.Moms, dads and caregivers are invited to bring their chil-

dren for playtime at the Glen Forrest Community Center.


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Rear Adm. CJ Jaynes, commander, Fleet Readi-ness Centers, left, presents Capt. Jim Parish witha Meritorious Service Medal with a Gold Star inlieu of Fifth Award on Jan. 23 for his service asCOMFRC chief of staff and director of businessoperations from June 2011 to January 2013. Par-ish recently transferred to the Office of the NavyInspector General at the Navy Yard..

By Mindy AshtonNaval Health Clinic Patuxent RiverWellness Clinic

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women—mothers, sis-ters, daughters, friends—and is more deadly than all forms ofcancer combined. In fact, look at these startling statistics fromthe American Heart Association:

Heart disease causes one in three women’s deaths eachyear, killing approximately one woman every minute;

An estimated 43 million women in the U.S. are affectedby heart disease;

Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factorsfor developing heart disease;

Since 1984, more women than men have died each yearfrom heart disease and the gap between men and women’ssurvival continues to widen; and

While one in 31 American women dies from breast cancereach year, heart disease causes one in three deaths each year.

Heart disease in women requires more attention, more re-search and swifter action.

Although heart disease is recognized as the No. 1 killer ofwomen, the American Heart Association notes only one in fiveAmerican women believe heart disease is her greatest health

threat and only 24 percent of those getting heart-related stud-ies are women. And, guess who’s less likely to call 911 whenthey’re experiencing symptoms of a heart attack—women. Infact, women are more likely to call 911 for someone else thanthemselves.

Aimed at increasing awareness, the American Heart Asso-ciation started a Go Red for Women movement 10 years ago,and it’s been impacting the health of women.

During the last 10 years, the American Heart Associationattributes this awareness campaign with saving more than627,000 women from heart disease and preventing 330 wom-en from dying per day.

Women who Go Red are more likely to make healthy choic-es, according to the heart association, as statistics show thatin the past 10 years, nearly 90 percent have made at least onehealthy behavior change, more than one-third have lost weight,and more than 50 percent have increased their exercise.

The American Heart Association has also recorded six outof 10 women having changed their diets in the past 10 years,more than 40 percent check their cholesterol levels, and one-third of the American woman population has talked with theirdoctors about developing heart health plans.

Find out more about the Go Red campaign at www.GoRe-dForWomen.org/WearRedDay.

Go Red celebrates 10 yearsAmerican Red Cross raises awareness with National Wear Red Day Friday

netta by May. Once they are in place, assignments will bemade through the normal personnel assignment process.All of the positions affected must be open by January 2016.

Senior women Sailors are expected to be assigned tounits before junior women Sailors to provide leadership,mentorship and support.

This rescission does not open all of the closed positions.Where the assignment of women to specific position or oc-cupational specialties is in conflict with the DOD’s guidingprinciples of integration, exceptions to this policy will be

considered by the Secretary of Defense.As for special operations openings, services were tasked

by the Chairman to proceed in a deliberate, measured andresponsible way to assign women to currently closed po-sitions as physical standards and operational assessmentsare completed and as it becomes possible to introduce cad-res as described above. All services and the U.S. Special Op-erations Command must complete all studies in this areaby the first quarter of fiscal year 2016.

The Navy also continues to assign women Sailors toafloat units based on the following conditions: As reason-able privacy and appropriate berthing arrangements arecompleted; as female officer and enlisted leadership assign-ments can be implemented; and as ships’ schedules permit.

Currently, privacy, berthing and leadership require-ments restrict 19,000 Navy positions to women, mostly inenlisted ranks, onboard submarines, Frigates, Patrol Coast-al Craft and Mine Countermeasure Ships.

About a year ago, DOD rescinded its co-location policywhich excluded nearly 14,500 positions from women ser-vice members. After an extensive review by the Joint Chiefsof Staff on the effects of that rescission, the Joint Chiefs ofStaff unanimously concluded that now is the time to end allunnecessary gender-based barriers to service.

“Assignment of women to currently closed positions en-hances our ability to fight and win today, while building onthe ability to win tomorrow,” Mills said.

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By Donna CipolloniTester staff writer

U.S. Naval Test PilotSchool Executive OfficerArmy Lt. Col. Gregory Forti-er is a black belt, but martialarts training wasn’t required.

Fortier is a practitioner ofLean Six Sigma, a businessmethodology used by theArmy to streamline businessprocesses that help savetime and money.

After four weeks of in-tensive training, Fortierearned his black belt—anadvanced level of LSS certi-fication aimed at developingteam leaders who are able tolead project improvement,and have the experienceand skill set to mentor andcoach other project teammembers.

It all started for Fortierback at Redstone Army Air-field and the Redstone TestCenter (RTC), where he wasthe commander of the Avia-tion Flight Test Directorate.

“It was really fortuitoustiming,” Fortier said, notingthat Army Test and Evalua-tion commander, Maj. Gen.Genaro Dellarocco, hadmandated all of his subordi-nate commanders be blackbelt certified.

While a Base Realignmentand Closure had the organi-zation reestablishing itselfin Redstone Arsenal nearMadison County, Ala., morethan 200 miles away fromtheir previous location at Ft.Rucker in Dale County, Ala.,the group took the opportu-nity to search for “efficien-cies and ways to conduct acleaner Flight Test opera-tion,” Fortier explained.

Working with his spon-sor, RTC Commander Col.Steve Kihara, Fortier identi-fied his project—the AviatorTraining Hour Reductionprocess improvement initia-tive—and concentrated hisefforts on becoming moreefficient in the schedulingand execution process to re-duce the number of redun-dant pilot training hours.

“The cost to train avia-tors is inherent,” Fortiersaid, “but we streamlined

the mission and found a wayto use our personnel andairframes more efficiently.”

Utilizing the steps helearned in LSS, Fortier de-fined his problem; targetedwhat he wanted to reduce;determined what metric—orexisting data—he wanted tomeasure; improved the cur-rent process; and then rana pilot program to see if theimprovement was working.

The result, a 61 percent

reduction in quarterly train-ing flight hours and a savingof $13 million through fiscalyear 2018.

Several other tertiarybenefits were realized by theorganization.

“As we marched throughthe project, we developedand implemented our owninternal master database,”Fortier said. “We called it FI-MAST—Flight Information

Management SchedulingTool—where every pilot andengineer in the organizationhad an icon on the comput-er that they could click onand input a scheduled flightevent that would roll up realtime into the central data-base for both the operationsand maintenance officers.”

Fortier said they wouldreview the database everyhour, prioritize pilots andaircraft, and ultimately leanout redundant flights.

“It was the first time inthe organization’s 50-yearhistory where it truly had adigital flight scheduling toolwith 100 percent accuracyand a unique data miningcapability,” Fortier said.

In January 2013, Fortierreceived the Non-EnterpriseBlack Belt Project TeamAward at the Army’s LeanSix Sigma Excellence AwardsProgram at the Pentagon forhis work at RTC.

Since arriving at NASPatuxent River in Febru-ary, Fortier has already in-tegrated himself with AirSpeed, the Navy’s version ofLSS, and is working closelywith Mike Duncan, a masterblack belt at Naval Air Sys-tems Command, to explorecost savings and cost avoid-ance initiatives within theU.S. Naval Test Pilot School.


U.S. Navy photo by Logistics Specialist Seaman John Tran

Capt. Clifford Scott, Naval District Washington Naval Supply Systems Com-mand’s Supply Management Department director, left, presents LogisticsSpecialist 2nd Class Robert Rankin with his Fleet Reserve Certificate aftercompleting 20 years of Navy service.

Rankin retires after 20

Courtesy photo

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal,Ph.D., left, and Lt. Gen. William Grisoli, director,Army Office of Business Transformation, right,present Army Lt. Col. Gregory Fortier, U.S. NavalTest Pilot School executive officer, with the Non-Enterprise Level Black Belt Project Team Awardat the Army’s Lean Six Sigma Excellence AwardsProgram, held Jan. 10 at the Pentagon.

Test Pilot School XO earnsArmy Lean Six Sigma award

interfere.“When we enter a situ-

ation like that,” Williamsexplained, “we don’t knowwhat’s going on and every-one is considered a threatuntil we can sort it out. Youmay be asked to get downon the ground or even be

handcuffed. Cooperate foreveryone’s safety.”

In the event a hostagesituation occurs, attempt toremain calm and do what-ever you can to survive at allcost, advised Williams.

“A hostage situation canlast from minutes to days,”he said, “but know that helpis on the way. Think of it asbeing a POW. Self-preserva-

tion is the key to survival.Don’t give up hope.”

There have been two ex-ercises conducted at Pax inthe past few years to prepareemployees, law enforce-ment, and fire and emergen-cy personnel for an activeshooter scenario. Maybethis year’s Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield will be num-ber three. Will you be ready?

SOLIDContinued from 2

The Coast Guard is acomponent of DHS. Elevenoperational and one non-operational prototype HC-130H aircraft are scheduledfor the upgrades.

Beyond maritime au-thority, the upgrades willallow the Coast Guard tosafely fly the HC-130H forthe next 10 to 15 years, saidPMA-209 Program Man-ager, Capt. Tracy Barkhim-er. “It will allow the CoastGuard to fly the airplaneinto areas with the moststringent air traffic manage-ment requirements, there-by increasing the reachand support of the CoastGuard.”

The upgrades include aone-of-a-kind instrumentpanel with six multifunc-tional displays, explainedCoast Guard Cmdr. DouglasWilliams, the Long RangeSurveillance EmergingTechnology RequirementsOfficer for the service’s Of-fice of Aviation Forces basein Clearwater, Fla.

“The Rockwell-Collinsdisplays, in addition to thepreviously installed engineinstrument display system,are the cornerstone of theavionics upgrade,” Williamssaid, adding that the newdigital displays incorporateall the information of thelegacy analog instruments,from altimeters to artificialhorizons, to weather radarand more.

For Navy Capt. TomPopp, the NAVAIR/CoastGuard liaison officer, the

planes’ landing at Pax marksthe start of the newest phaseof the program.

“It is rewarding to see theaircraft now fully modifiedand undergoing rigorous

testing at Pax River,” Poppsaid. “This is the result ofhard work and cooperationby the Coast Guard’s avia-tion acquisition team, NA-VAIR and industry.”

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U.S. Navy photo by Kelly Schindler

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Robert Hurst, left, andU.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Doug Williams discussthe Coast Guard HC-130H’s avionics 1 upgradewith a visitor after it landed at NAS PatuxentRiver, Dec. 7. The Air Combat Electronics Office(PMA-209) provided an A1U, which includes Com-munication, Navigation, Surveillance/Air TrafficManagement upgrades and a new AutomaticFlight Control System, to the prototype aircraft.

About NAVAIR’s U.S. CoastGuard Coordination Office

Mission: The NAVAIR/U.S. Coast Guard Coordina-tion Office coordinates support to the majority of CoastGuard efforts at NAS Patuxent River

Leaders: Capt. Tom Popp, NAVAIR/U.S. Coast Guardliaison officer; Thomas Esposito, program manager

How long they’ve existed: Approximately 12 yearsHow NAVAIR supports the Coast Guard: A sea-go-

ing service, the U.S. Coast Guard shares common chal-lenges with the Navy and Marine Corps of operatingand managing aviation assets both at sea and on land.The office and the NAVAIR/USCG liaison officer are theconduit through which the Navy/Marine Corps supportCoast Guard aviation. This support spans aircraft testand evaluation, project support, decision support, pro-totyping and systems integration.

“The cost to trainaviators is inherent,but we streamlined

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For all MWR news, visit http://cnic.navy.mil/Patuxentand click on Fleet and Family Readiness, or visit www.face-book.com/NASPaxRiver.

Free Home-Buyers’ SeminarTuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Frank Knox Building, building 2189, room 154 The Vir-

ginia Housing Development Authority leads this free first-time homebuyer class. Learn about the entire home-buyingprocess including: Personal finances, credit and credit scor-ing, qualifying and applying for a loan, choosing the righthome and what happens at closing. Register by calling 301-342-3846.

Mattapany Day Camp RegistrationMDC registration begins Feb. 25. Mondays through

Wednesdays are registration days, and Thursdays and Fri-days are for payment appointments. Registration scheduleis: Current school-age children program patrons, Feb. 25through March 1; active-duty military, March 4-8; DOD ci-vilians, March 11-15; and contractors, March 18-22.

Registration forms and packets are available after Feb. 1at the Rassieur Youth Center and online at http://cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent, click on Fleet and Family Readiness, SupportServices and then Mattapany Day Camp. Camp runs June10 through Aug. 16.

NRC SolomonsNRC Solomons facilities are open to active-duty and re-

tired military, and DOD civilians. To make reservations, call410-296-7301.

February Special: Book three, get one free There is onlysource of happiness in life, to love and be loved. Come fallin love with NRC. Book three nights or more between Feb.11 and 18 and receive one night free; excludes waterfrontcottages. Guests staying at NRC Solomons on Valentine’sDay receive a Mylar balloon and a rose.

Shred Day at FFSCFeb. 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Keep personal documents out of the hands of identity

thieves by bringing them to the Fleet and Family SupportCenter, 21993 Bundy Road, building 2090, for the profes-sional shred event. Not sure what to keep and what not tokeep, call the FFSC Financial Educator at 301-342-5442.

Customized Creations registrationsRegister at Customized Creations or call 301-342-3569.Arts and Crafts Spring FlingVendor registrations for the second annual Spring Fling

begins in February. Registrations are open to military, DODcivilians and contractors, and sponsored guests based on thefollowing schedule: Feb. 7, active-duty and retired military;Feb. 11, past crafters; Feb. 19, DOD civilians and contractors.Craft spaces are $60. Tables and chairs are also available forrent. The event is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20 at Drill Hall.

Drill HallRegister at the Fitness and Sports Officeor call 301-757-1194.Intramural Table Tennis TournamentTuesday, 10 a.m.Active-duty, Reserve and retired military and members

of the Fitness and Sports Program are invited to participatein the Annual Table Tennis Tournament at the Drill Hall. Apre-tournament meeting is before the tournament beginswith play starting immediately after.

Points to Fitness ProgramRegister by TuesdayBegins Feb. 12, runs 10 weeksEarn as many points possible by logging food intake,

working out daily, weighing in weekly, losing pounds andmaking your goal weight. A grand prize is awarded to theperson with the most points. A free workout starts at 4:30

p.m. Tuesdays at Drill Hall. Cost is $10 for active-duty mili-tary and $20 for all others. Pre-registration is required. Orga-nizational meeting is 11:30 a.m. Feb. 5 in the Bowling Center.

Intramural Dodgeball TournamentWednesday, 10 a.m.Open to active-duty, Reservists and retired military, their

family members, and members of the Civilian Fitness andSports Program. Teams wanting to compete in the tourna-ment should be represented at the Organizational Meeting.

Mission NutritionFeb. 7Mission Nutrition is a free one-day class for active-duty

military only; spouses are welcome. Nutrition topics include:Weight control, mindless and emotional eating, planningmeals and more. There is also a group exercise class duringlunch hours once a month. To register, call 301-342-5449.


The Liberty Program sponsors free or reduced-price events for NAS Patuxent River active-duty E1-E6. Liberty is a component of the Single Sailor Pro-gram. Civilian guests are not allowed to participateunless otherwise stated. For more information aboutLiberty programs, call 301-342-4208 or visit http://cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent, click on Fleet and FamilyReadiness, Things to Do and then Liberty Programs.

Future trips planned are:• Feb. 2: Snowboard/Ski Trip• Feb. 3: Superbowl Party• Feb. 14: Cupids Revenge• Feb. 23: Snowboard/Ski Trip• Texas Hold ‘em: Tuesdays• Game Night: Wednesdays• Movie and Munchie Night: Thursdays

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The adventure followsthe journey of title characterBilbo Baggins, who is sweptinto an epic quest to reclaimthe lost Dwarf Kingdom ofErebor from the fearsomedragon Smaug. Approachedout of the blue by the wiz-ard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbofinds himself joining a com-pany of thirteen dwarves ledby the legendary warrior,Thorin Oakenshield. Theirjourney will take them intothe Wild; through treach-erous lands. Bilbo Bagginsnot only discovers depthsof guile and courage thatsurprise even him; he alsogains possession of Gol-lum’s “precious” ring thatholds unexpected and use-ful qualities. A simple, goldring that is tied to the fateof all Middle-earth in waysBilbo cannot begin to know.Rated: PG-13 (2 hr, 50 min)

Thursday, Jan. 316:30 p.m., Cirque Du Soleil:

Worlds Away (3D)Two young people jour-

ney through the astonish-ing and dreamlike worlds ofCirque du Soleil to find eachother as audiences experi-ence the immersive 3D tech-

nology that allows them toleap, soar, swim and dancewith the performers. Rated:PG (1 hr, 31 min)

Friday, Feb. 16:30 p.m., Guilt Trip

Andy Brewster is aboutto embark on the road tripof a lifetime, and who betterto accompany him than hisoverbearing mother Joyce.After deciding to start hisadventure with a quick visitat Mom’s, Andy is guiltedinto bringing her along forthe ride. Across 3,000 milesof ever-changing landscape,he is constantly aggravatedby her antics, but over timehe comes to realize thattheir lives have more incommon than he originallythought. His mother’s ad-vice might end up being ex-

actly what he needs. Rated:PG-13 (1 hr, 36 min)

9 p.m., This is 40Writer/director/produc-

er Judd Apatow brings audi-ences “This Is 40,” an origi-nal comedy that expandsupon the story of Pete andDebbie from “Knocked Up”as we see first-hand howthey are dealing with theircurrent state of life. Rated:R (2 hr, 14 min)

Saturday, Feb. 24 p.m., Parental Guidance

Old school grandfatherArtie, who is accustomedto calling the shots, meetshis match when he and hiseager-to-please wife Dianeagree to babysit their threegrandkids when their type-Ahelicopter parents go away

for work. But when 21st cen-tury problems collide withArtie and Diane’s old schoolmethods of tough rules, lotsof love and old-fashionedgames, it’s learning tobend—and not holding yourground—that binds a familytogether. Rated: PG (1 hr,

45 min)

6:30 p.m., Guilt Trip

9 p.m., This is 40

Sunday, Feb. 32 p.m., The Hobbit (3D)

Monday and TuesdayNo Movies

Wednesday, Feb. 66:30 p.m., Guilt Trip


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PMA-264 procures air deployed, electro-mechanicalacoustic sensors designed to relay underwater signalsassociated with ships and submarines to remote sen-sors, which provide the capability to detect, localizeand track submarines.

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U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kyle Niemi

PMA-274 provides helicopter transportation to the pres-ident and vice president of the United States, membersof the president’s Cabinet and foreign dignitaries as di-rected by director, White House Military Office.

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PMA-275 procures, fields and supports effective, suit-able and affordable V-22 systems for the Marine Corpsand U.S. Special Operations Command, ensuring as-sault, infiltration, exfiltration and resupply missions aremet.

U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Chandler Hasemeyer

PMA-290’s P-8A Poseidon from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 of Naval Air Station Patux-ent River, Md., basks in the morning sunset at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The aircraft ispreparing to participate in exercise Valiant Shield 2012. The P-8A is the U.S. Navy’s newest AntiSubmarine Warfare platform, replacing the P-3C.

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PMA-299’s MH-60R is replacing the aging SH-60B andSH-60F; and the MH-60S has replaced the H-46D, HH-1N and H-3. This MH-60S Seahawk is shown deliveringammunition to USS George H.W. Bush in the AtlanticOcean on Jan. 16, 2013.

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PMA-207 is responsible for the C-12 Huron, F-5 Tiger II,F-16 Fighting Falcon, C-26 Metroliner, UC-35 Citation,C-20 Gulfstream, C-9 Skytrain, C-37 Gulfstream, C-40Clipper and the K/C-130 Hercules/Super Hercules andHarvest HAWK (above).

CH-53K to replace CH-53EDeployed on ships and ashore, PMA-261’s H-53 helicop-

ters prove their heavy-lift mission is essential in combatand humanitarian relief operations worldwide.• The CH-53K Ground Test Vehicle, above, was mounted toits pedestal on Jan. 16 to begin ground-based flight checks.• The CH-53K will be the most capable, heavy-lift marinizedhelicopter ever produced.• The CH-53K will reach Initial Operational Capability in fis-cal 2018.• The CH-53K will be the only shipboard-compatible aircraftthat can fulfill 100 percent of current and future U.S. MarineCorps heavy-lift requirements, and remains the sole activedevelopmental manned rotorcraft program within DOD.

After 50 years of service, U.S. Navy P-3 Orion squad-rons are starting to transition to the P-8A Poseidon.

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ThePEO(A)PortfolioIncluding PMA-261, PMA-276and PMA-290, thePEO(A) portfoliocomprises the fol-lowing:

1956 20211956First H-1,affectionatelyknown as the Huey,enters service forU.S. Army

1968USMC procuresAH-1G Cobra

1972ParentorganizationPMA-276established

2008UH-1Yapprovedfor full rateproduction

2013100th UH-1Yenters serviceJan. 16

2021Last AH-1Wexpectedto be retired

1964UH-1Especiallydesigned forUSMC begindeliveries

1986USMC beginsoperatingAH-1W

2010AH-1Zapprovedfor full rateproduction

2015Last UH-1Nexpectedto be retired

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Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Outback SteakhouseBuffet includes: Chicken, steak, rice, Caesar salad, bread

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Family History: Where do I start?Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Charlotte Hall libraryAdults learn how to start a genealogy search: Using

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Poetry Open Mic NightWednesday, 6:30 p.m.

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US Naval Academy Alumni DinnerRegister by ThursdayEvent: Friday, 7:30 p.m.Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training, Piney PointThe Greater Southern Maryland Chapter of the USNA

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Calvert County events:What Happens at the Library After Hours?

Through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Calvert library, Prince Frederick

Register and drop off a stuffed animal at Teddy BearCamp to find out what goes on at the library after hours.Return Feb. 9 from noon to 2 p.m., bring a picnic lunch andwatch the overnight exploits of the Teddy Bear “campers”on a big screen, read stories, play games and make s’mores.For more information, contact Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or visit http://calvert.lib.md.us.

Writers by the BayToday, 7-8:30 p.m.Calvert library, Prince FrederickLooking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be

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First Free FridayFriday, 5-8 p.m.Calvert Marine MuseumFree admission to the museum the first Friday of every

month. Meet the Calvert County Watermen who will sharetheir experiences in the maritime gallery from 5:30-6:30p.m. Hear the Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition in the audito-rium starting at 6:30 p.m.

Around town

As of Jan. 25Intramural BowlingBig Ten 48-16WSI 45-19Goat Locker 37.5-26.5Hang ‘em High 35-29JMWS 34-30Rollin’ Thunder 30.5-33.5Wafwots 27-37Spare Time 23.5-40.5High-n-Low 21.5-42.5Lucky Strikes 18-46

Intramural GraybeardBasketballLunch Crew 4-0The Crew 4-1W.W.D. 4-1Phenoms 4-1Loggies 3-2VX-23 3-2Paxsca 1-3HX-21 1-4VX-1 0-5Old but New 0-5

Intramural VolleyballMonday/WednesdayGrateful Digs 3-0Notorious D.I.G. 3-0Shaw Road Redemption 0-3Need For Speed 0-3Tuesday/ThursdayBrew Crew 3-0Servin’ It Up 2-1Great Balls of Fire 0-0Set to Kill 1-2A/O 0-3

Intramural BasketballMonday/WednesdayGrind Time 1-0VQ-4 1-0P&P Rangers 1-0Osprey 0-1Tigers 0-1VX-23/TC-7 0-1Tuesday/ThursdayBomb Squad 1-0Ballsohard U 1-0Mag-49 0-0VX-1 0-0A/O 0-1Top Notch 0-1

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“Individuals with morecomplex taxes should seekfiling assistance through theIRS or in the private sector,”Mincey said.

Those qualified to use theVITA/ELF services at the legaloffice must bring with them avalid photo ID, W-2 forms forall jobs held by family mem-

bers, correct social securitynumbers and dates of birthfor all family members, em-ployer ID numbers for childcare providers, bank androuting numbers, child careand education expense state-ments, a copy of last year’sreturn and any other taxforms received such as mort-gage and bank interest state-ments. A completed VITA in-take form is also required andis available at the legal office,building 409, room 219.

This is an appointment-only service. Appointmentsare available from 8 a.m. to12:30 p.m. and from 1-3 p.m.weekdays, beginning Mondayand running through April 15.To make an appointment, callthe legal office at 301-342-7643.

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By Keetje StraubNAS Patuxent River Youthdirector

In honor of Flight Month in January, twoguest speakers addressed a crowd of 65 ea-ger youths at the Rassieur Youth Center andcame bearing props that helped them betterexplain their presentations.

Among the guest speakers was the NavalAir Station Patuxent River Command MasterChief William Lloyd-Owen who discussedthe topic of flight from the perspective of anair vehicle handler aboard an aircraft car-rier. He explained how that shipmate basi-cally guides the plane to its parking place onthe carrier, hopefully without being blownoverboard and having to put his “float coat”to work.

During his presentation, Lloyd-Owenwore a “cranial” helmet which is worn toprotect a person’s brain and ears. Addingto the full visual effect, he also donned verydark goggles for the crowd.

The CMC also explained what job theblue shirts perform: putting chains on theplanes to secure them to the deck, andshowed a model of the EA60 Prowler, an air-craft that lands on a carrier. This promptedmany questions from the young audience.

“I really enjoyed seeing the kids’ animat-ed faces and their eyes lighting up wheneverI showed them something,” Lloyd-Owensaid. “When you explain things to them, youcan see their minds taking it all in.”

The second guest speaker, Mike Warner,is a youth center parent and is assigned toNaval Air Systems Command H-60 helicop-ters (PMA-299).

Warner talked about his passion forplanes and explained how the love you havefor model airplanes, and experiments deal-ing with planes and flight, can become alifelong career.

Starting out making model airplanes as ayouth, Warner went on to earn an aeronau-tics degree, then became a student at theU.S. Naval Test Pilot School where he flewplanes, and now he’s an engineer creatingsoftware for simulators.

Warner also taught the youths about liftand demonstrated what would happen to anaircraft if the air is weaker on one side thanthe other. He demonstrated further with aremote helicopter which caught everyone’s

attention and they loved being able to taketurns controlling it.

“If anyone is ever asked to make a pre-sentation like this, I’d recommend they doit,” Lloyd-Owen said. “I had more fun thanthe kids.”

Playful backdrops to the presentationsincluded the interior of a plane made fromcardboard, complete with all the bells andwhistles, and an airline ticket booth for thedramatic play center—courtesy of KathyYounger and Patricia Feliciano, programassistants in the School Age Care Program.Younger and Feliciano also decorated thecenter with donated photos of all types ofaircraft for the month-long Flight Monthcelebration.

To thank the guest speakers, 11-year-oldCory Ellis assumed the officer of ceremo-nies duties and presented Lloyd-Owen andWarner with a coin for character and leader-ship—a military tradition.


Courtesy photos by Rashanna Griffin-Walker

Mark Warner, Naval Air SystemsCommand H-60 helicopters (PMA-299), shows Madeline Lumpkins howto operate a remote control helicop-ter during the center’s Flight Monthin January.

Naval Air Station Patuxent River Command Master Chief WilliamLloyd-Owen showcases an EA60 Prowler aircraft model during his speechto the youths at the Rassieur Youth Center during Flight Month in January.

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Bonnie, a 36 year old mother of two, wasconstantly tired, “I go to bed at nine everynight but I’m still exhausted. My husbandcomplains that I snore, so I know I’msleeping. But I’m still afraid to drive in theafternoon for fear of falling asleep at thewheel.” There are many theories that try toanswer questions about why we sleep butnobody can say definitively what purpose itserves. In contrast, what we know about lackof sleep is very clear.Sleep, one of the most necessary elements ofhuman survival may also be the mostmysterious. There are many theories that tryto answer questions about why we sleep butnobody can say definitively what purpose itserves. . In contrast, what we know aboutlack of sleep is very clear.

Sleep deprivation impacts the human bodyand mind in both simple and complex ways.More serious and often long term effects caninclude high blood pressure, heart attack,stroke, obesity and diabetes. It is estimatedthat 45% of all heart attacks and strokes occurduring sleep. Milder consequences mayinclude the inability to concentrate,diminished reaction time, short term memoryloss, irritability, and confusion.

Knowing the negative side effects should begreat incentive to get a good night’s rest on aregular basis, but for people like Bonnie, thisis easier said than done. The most seriousand common cause of sleeplessness is OSA(Obstructive Sleep Apnea). Obstructive sleepapnea is characterized by recurrent episodesof upper airway collapse during sleep, causingan obstruction that partially or completelyrestricts air flow. This is sometimes confusedwith common snoring. Not everyone whosnores has OSA. On the other hand, peoplewith OSA almost always snore. In addition,they are often heard gasping for breath,snorting, and are generally restless sleepers,tossing and turning throughout the night.OSA sufferers actually stop breathing forseveral seconds multiple times throughoutthe night. REM or deep dreaming sleepeludes them. They are in imminent danger ofdeveloping the serious conditions listedabove.

OSA must first be professionally diagnosedbefore it can be successfully treated. This isdone by a sleep test that is interpreted by aphysician, board certified in sleep medicine.Traditionally, this has only been done at asleep center. The patient arrives in theevening and spends the night at the centerhooked to sensors which record breathingand brain patterns. While the sleep centerprovides excellent data and results for theperson who goes to the lab and falls asleep, itdoes require that the individual can actuallyfall asleep in an unfamiliar environment, andwithout the natural routine they aretraditionally accustomed to.Sleep centers are not convenient for patientslike Bonnie who are unable to leave theirchildren overnight while participating in asleep study. Besides the cost andinconvenience, the time needed to commit tothe center has deterred thousands of peoplefrom seeing if their snoring and fatigue arecaused by OSA and ultimately treatable.Modern advancements in medicaltechnology have provided the ability to have asmall sleep monitor worn by the individualwhile they sleep in their own bed. The take-home sleep test is much less expensive thangoing to a sleep lab, allows for a better (morefamiliar) nights rest, and can be done at thepatient’s leisure. Bonnie remarks, “If itweren’t for the availability of an at-homesleep test, I would still be suffering from OSA.”If a patient is diagnosed with obstructivesleep apnea, it is usually treated in one of twoways. The first is through the use of a CPAP(Continuous Positive Air Pressure) machine

which is about the size of a small spaceheater that is hooked up to an electricalsource. It provides positive airflow to themouth and nose through a mask that issituated over the face and connected to themain unit with hoses. This method has beenaround for decades and provides goodresults when used as prescribed. Forpatients who are unable or refuse to wear aCPAP, the second option might be a better fit.FDA approved oral sleep appliances (similarto an athletic mouth guard) position thelower jaw to eliminate or decrease snoringand OSA by opening the upper airway.These devices are usually covered by medicalinsurance if the patient is diagnosed withOSA. The CPAP is provided by the medicalprofessional, while the oral appliance mustbe provided by a dentist trained in sleepdentistry. David Cooper, a sleep dentist inLexington Park, “We work closely in apartnership with a medical doctor who isalso certified as a sleep specialist to ensure

that the patient is being treatedcomprehensively.”Bonnie, a patient of Dr. Cooper’s found outthat she had moderate OSA after getting theresults from her take-home sleep study. Shewas unable to tolerate wearing a CPAP, andwas subsequently fitted with an oralappliance. “It is unbelievable how different Ifeel! I had no idea how serious anddisruptive OSA was.”To see if you should proceed with an at-home sleep study, visit: www.sleeptest.com/take-a-sleep-test. This site will provide youwith an online Epworth test which willdetermine the likeliness of OSA or anothersleep disorder. If your score dictates, youshould have a sleep study performed athome or at a sleep center. To find a localdoctor to provide at-home sleep studies, visitwww.sleeptest.com/find-local-help andenter your zip code. SleepTest.com is a free,nationwide site that helps unite sleepdisorder sufferers with local providers of

sleep tests, sleep appliances and many otherresources to help them rest well and learnmore about their potential affliction.Dr. Cooper of Tidewater Dental is a memberof the American Academy of Dental SleepMedicine and the Academy of Clinical SleepDisorders Disciplines. When asked aboutthe new appliances that can be used for OSA,he said, “It’s a win-win situation across theboard. If the patient has mild to moderateOSA, they can frequently be treated with anoral appliance. We manufacture theappliance and the patient sleeps soundlyagain.” He continues, “Medical insurancepays the bulk of the bill and everyone ishappy. The response from patients fittedwith an oral appliance, and their spouses isso positive that they literally tell me it is lifechanging. This makes me very proud to beof service to them.” To find out if you wouldbenefit from a sleep study, you can contactDr. Cooper at his Lexington Park office at1-877-606-8304.

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