VOLUME 69, NUMBER 40 NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND October 4, 2012

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Fueling thefuturePage 3

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By Donna CipolloniTester staff writer

Beneath clear blue skies and abillowing American flag, the NASPatuxent River Morale,Welfare andRecreation Deputy Director AliciaLawrence made history Sept. 26with her promotion to chief war-rant officer 5 at a Parade Field cer-emony officiated by NAS PatuxentRiver Base Commanding OfficerTed Mills.

Surrounded by friends, fellowSailors and coworkers, Lawrencebecame the first woman chief war-rant officer 5 assigned to serve onboard Pax River, as well as the firstchief warrant officer 5 woman in hercareer field, foodservice officer withthe supply department. She wasone of 18 selected from a total of 205candidates to be promoted to therank.

"You must already be in the top30 percent of the American popu-lation just to walk in the door of theNavy," Mills said. "To climb all theway to (chief warrant officer 5)means you are truly part of an elitegroup. This is the first time I'm see-ing it in my career."

Chief Warrant Officer 5 BryanBuckalew, the senior chief warrantofficer at Pax, described chief war-rant officers as a special group pro-

viding a bridge between the enlist-ed Sailor and the commissionedofficer; trainers, advisers, leadersand specialists with years of tech-nical experience who possess ex-traordinary qualities.

"With over 300,000 members ofthe Navy, you are being recognizedas one exceptional individual,"Buckalew said to Lawrence duringthe ceremony. "You have shownthe drive and desire to step out.This is a major accomplishmentand from the warrant officer ranks,we are thankful to have you."

Lawrence, who considered a ca-reer in the military after being in-spired by the crisp uniforms of therecruiters who visited her highschool nearly 30 years ago, exudeda quiet confidence as she ad-dressed the crowd and spoke emo-tionally of how she finally came torealize God's plan and purpose forher life.

"I am in awe that I have finallyreached the pinnacle of my mili-tary career, a milestone that wasnot easy to come by; nor do I takethis promotion lightly," she said. "Itis because of God's grace and mer-cy that he allowed this day to be.We all have a purpose and we allare destined for greatness. Do notallow anyone to deter you fromyour goals. Remain steadfast. Be-lieve and trust in God."

Lawrence's shoulder boardswere then ceremoniously changedto reflect her new rank by Mills andRev. RoderickW. McClanahan, pas-tor of the First Baptist MissionaryChurch where Lawrence is a mem-ber while away from her home

church in Suffolk, Va.Lawrence, who arrived at Pax a

little more than a year ago, wasborn in Trinidad and Tobago, WestIndies, before migrating to the U.S.with her family in 1976.

In 1987, at the age of 21, she

joined the Navy from Newark, N.J.,and was assigned to 12 variouscommands as an enlisted Sailorbefore being selected for a com-mission while assigned to Recruit-ing Station Middletown, Conn., be-tween Dec 1996 and April 1999.

Lawrence makes Pax River's first woman chief warrant officer 5

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

First Baptist Missionary Church Pastor, Rev. Roderick W. McClanahan, left, places newshoulder boards on Chief Warrant Officer 5 Alicia Lawrence, NAS Patuxent River Morale,Welfare and Recreation deputy director, with the help of Capt. Ted Mills, NAS Pax Rivercommanding officer, during a promotion ceremony Sept. 26. Lawrence is the first womanchief warrant officer 5 on the installation and in her career field, foodservice officer.

By Connie HempelNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

Over the past two decades, useof the Internet has exploded. In fact,households, businesses and gov-ernments now rely on it for theirday-to-day activities. But as connec-tivity grows in our homes and work-places , so do the vulnerabilities andrisks of cyber attacks.

"No business or individual is im-mune," said Pam Kobus, NASPatuxent River Information andTechnology Installation Program di-rector. "There are many reasons acyber criminal might target some-one or someplace and how you re-spond to that threat could make thedifference of being safe or beingbreached."

According to the Department ofHomeland Security, because of theincreased risk of crime, cybersecu-rity is one of the country's most im-portant national security priorities.

To help combat risks, October is

designated as National Cybersecu-rity Awareness Month; this year'stheme, "Our Shared Responsibility."In its ninth year running, the monthis geared to educate Americans onhow they can protect themselves,and at the same time, increase thenation's cybersecurity.

"The best thing is to be educat-ed," Kobus said. "These guys aren'tchoosey.Their targets are those withpoor defenses—a lack of securityskills and vulnerable end-users."

In the Navy, Kobus said annualinformation assurance training ismandatory for anyone who access-es its networks. She said there areusually additional cybersecuritytraining programs sent to Navyusers throughout the year too.

Kobus said 10 of the most seri-ous, but ignored cyber threats in-clude: bank account takeovers,website takeovers, employee-gener-ated data leaks, sneak attacksthrough service providers whenhackers takeover and imitate a serv-

Cybersecurity:An all-hands affair

Chiefs' Build provides affordable home

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Mary King, center, cuts the ribbon to her new Lexington Park home on World Habitat Day,Oct. 1. The home was built in partnership with NAS Patuxent River Chief Petty Officersand Habitat for Humanity. Since April, more than 300 volunteers contributed more than2,000 hours to the project. Pictured on the stairs with King are her family members.Standing in front of the home are, from left, Senior Chief Aircraft Structural Mechanic RichKlein, Scientific Development Squadron (VX) 1; Chief Aviation Electronics Technician (AirWarfare/Surface Warfare) Joseph Aguilar, NAVAIR; St. Mary's Board of County Commis-sioners President Jack Russell and member Cindy Jones; Habitat for Humanity MarylandExecutive Director Susan Devlin; NAS Patuxent River Command Master Chief WilliamLloyd-Owen; and Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Board President Don Parsons. See Cyber, Page 2

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By Carla SimpsonPrecision Strike WeaponsProgram Office (PMA-201)Communications Support

Each year, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, theUnited States celebrates the culture, heritageand contributions of Hispanic-American cit-izens.

Juan Ortiz, chief engineer for the Preci-sion Strike Weapons Program Office (PMA201) at NAS Patuxent River has made pro-fessional contributions to this country formore than 20 years, while investing in thenext generation of engineers.

A graduate of the University of PuertoRico, Ortiz often travels back to his almamater to recruit graduating engineers to en-sure they are well informed as they weighcareer choices in the private and public sec-tors.

"I'm excited to share the opportunitiesmy career has afforded me," he said. "I tellthem it is technically challenging and stim-ulating, since you're working at the edge oftechnology, and in many cases, developingbrand-new technology to meet the increas-ing requirements that military efforts de-mand."

Ortiz said one of his greatest accom-plishments is mentoring and shaping up-coming engineers by teaching them how tofind solutions to different systems andtechnical challenges, while helping themnavigate their way through career progres-sion.

"As an enthusiastic leader with an un-canny ability to recognize up-and-comingtalent, Juan's contribution to the warfightergoes beyond his role as the chief engineerhere," said Capt. Carl Chebi, PMA-201's pro-gram manager. "His personal investment inhis people and his passion for delivering ca-pability to the warfighter make him a greatasset to the Navy."

The son of two educators, Ortiz's knackfor teaching seems almost genetic. He cur-rently mentors 12 engineers throughoutNaval Air Systems Command and has beena role model for more than 20 throughouthis career.

"Juan's been a great mentor and hastaught me about upholding technical disci-

pline while at the same time tailoring theengineering requirements for every situa-tion," said Greg Hein, International Pro-grams class desk for PMA-201. "He is un-compromising in his requirement for qual-ity, but is always available to provide guid-ance and help you get to where you need togo."

At PMA-201, Ortiz directs the efforts ofmore than 500 engineering work-hoursacross 25 geographically diverse govern-ment support activities and 26 industrypartners. He also provides engineeringoversight and guidance to an engineeringstaff supporting more than $7 billion acrossthe fiscal year defense plan.

"The weapon systems and componentsunder my direction include critical safetyitems installed on every Navy, Army, CoastGuard and Air Force aircraft in use," he said.

A native of Puerto Rico, he grew up likemany children, wanting to be a police offi-cer or teacher, however, he decided to studyengineering after a high school adviseridentified his excellent math and scienceskills along with a grade-point average wor-thy of the career field.

"In high school, I was really good inmath and science, so I naturally gravitatedtoward engineering," he said. "Around thatsame time, a cousin of mine was in schoolstudying computer engineering and was

Honoring Hispanic-Americansaround the nation, at Pax

U.S. Navy photo by Carla Simpson

During a brainstorming session,PMA-201 Chief Engineer and 20-yearNAVAIR employee Juan Ortiz en-courages Dan Nonnemacher, JointDirect Attack Munition and LaserJoint Direct Attack Munition leadsystems engineer, to explore solu-tions to a challenging situation. Overthe past 10 years, Ortiz has been ac-tively mentoring junior, mid-level andsenior-grade Navy professionals.

nOrtiz invests in nextgeneration of Hispanic,American engineers

Weeks retires after 20

U.S. Navy photo by Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Jheyson Giraldo

Capt. Michael Vernere, Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River commanding offi-cer, left, presents Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) 1st Class ElbertWeeks with his Fleet Reserve certificate during a retirement ceremonySept. 21 at the Clinic. Weeks was the leading petty officer of the Clinic's fa-cilities department and USNH Comfort detachment. He retired after 20years of Navy Service.

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By Connie HempelNAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

If you've ever paid an electricity bill,you're probably conscientious when itcomes to turning out the lights around thehouse to save money. But how energy con-scious are you at work?

"Would you leave your lights or elec-tronics on at your own house and incur thecosts," asked Karl Bryan, NAS Patuxent Riv-er Installation Energy Manager. "When thefederal government has to pay for some-thing, it's your money. You're the taxpayerso you're paying for it."

What better time to put electricity con-sumption into check than during NationalEnergy Awareness Month? Each October,the Department of Energy's Federal EnergyManagement Program, in conjunction withthe Department of the Navy and other fed-eral agencies, join forces in promotingsmart energy choices while protecting theenvironment and increasing energy inde-pendence. The FEMP motto for this year is,"Think Globally and lead locally."

Bryan said by looking at energy conser-vation from a personal perspective, peoplecan make a difference.

"Be responsible for your workspace andyour facility," he said. "Look around yourbuilding; if you notice the lights are on out-side during the daytime, tell the facility co-ordinator to put in a maintenance request."

While it might be a matter of someoneforgetting to turn the light off, it could alsobe a faulty lighting circuit.

In fact, ensuring general maintenance isdone regularly on the two biggest electricityconsuming systems—lighting and me-chanical systems such as the heating, ven-tilation and air conditioning systems—is a

money-saver, too."If you notice your office is hot or cold,

it could mean the system's not operatingproperly and you should tell the Facility Co-ordinator," he said. "The same goes if youhear excessive noise coming from the ventabove your head. HVAC vents, called dif-fusers, make some air movement noise, butthey shouldn't be howling or whistling."

Maintenance of lights goes beyondchanging the bulbs.

Commercial lighting systems actuallylose most of their efficiency drasticallywithin a five-year period, according toBryan, and the actual lighting fixturesshould be retrofitted or replaced every 8-10years in commercial facilities to help main-tain proper lighting levels.

"Lights can be operating at as low as 20percent efficiency and you would thinkyou're lighting is fine," he said.

An employee can tell if a light isn't func-tioning properly "if you find yourself strug-gling to see or read, or you're using tasklighting," Bryan explained.

Other energy-saving tips include turningout lights not being used and those that arenot necessarily required, and turning offequipment that isn't needed. At the end ofthe week, consider shutting down the deskby the power strip, printers and computers.

"Our main focus is to get people con-scious of energy and not leaving things on,"Bryan said.

Personal responsibility and changingbehaviors are only part of the energy pro-gram at NAS Patuxent River.

See next week's Tester for informationabout the other NAS Patuxent River EnergyProgram concentrations, including systemsand equipment efficiencies, changing theway business is done and venturing outinto newer technologies.

Energy Awareness Monthlaunches in October

ice provider, targeted attacks,unpatched software or soft-ware that doesn't receive reg-ular updates, websites serv-ing as malware hubs orplaces hiding malicious soft-ware, forgotten systems suchas Voice over Internet Proto-col and video conferencingsystems, mobile and wirelessdevices, and reputationdamage.

"There's so much to talkabout on each one of these,it's overwhelming," Kobussaid. "Everyone should edu-cate themselves on all 10 ofthese vulnerabilities."

According to DHS, Ameri-cansaremostvulnerabletocy-ber attacks such as: corporatesecuritybreaches—hackersex-ploiting employees throughsocial engineering and scams;spearphishing—hackersusingemailsthatappeartobefromacolleague; and social mediafraud—cyber criminals steal-ing someone's identity and

persuading others to down-load malicious codes or revealpasswords.

"How you can keep yourdata and your network secureis to make sure employees areeducated on a routine basesabout cybersecurity," Kobussaid. "There are many securi-ty websites out there rightnow that can train end userson cybersecurity vulnerabili-ties."

For more information oncybersecurity and ways tocombat cyber attacks, visitwww.StaySafeOn line.org.

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Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-partseries following Capt. Frank Morley and hisjourney to become a major program managerin the naval aviation acquisition community.

By Paula A. PaigeAir 1.0 Program ManagementPublic Affairs

After steadily building a résumé as an ac-complished naval aviator, Capt. Frank Morleyreached the “what’s next?” point common tomost post-command naval officers.

Then 42 years old, Morley had served theNavy for more than 20 years. He completedtours in theWestern Pacific, Arabian Gulf andMediterranean Sea, was on the forefront ofseveral wartime missions, leading strikes onIraq during Operation SouthernWatch, flyingmissions over New York City immediately af-ter the 9/11 terrorist attacks and supportingtroops on the ground in Afghanistan and Iraqduring operations Enduring Freedom andIraqi Freedom.

Ashore, Morley did stints at NAS PatuxentRiver, where he graduated from the Navy’sTest Pilot School, and was later selected to beone of the three original pilots for the begin-ning of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Engi-neering and Manufacturing Developmentflight test program. He would later execute thefirst Super Hornet shipboard landing in Janu-ary 1997 as part of initial sea trials.

Along the way, Morley earned a Master ofScience degree in aviation systems, graduatedfrom the Air Command and Staff College andJoint Forces Staff College as well as served atour as a squadron commander. Brought backto NAS Patuxent River in 2007 to support theEA-18G Growler development program, hewas drawn to the myriad challenges, disci-plines and leadership opportunities withinthe Navy’s development and acquisition com-munity.

Morley’s challenge, and that of many otheracquisition-experienced fleet commandingofficers, was determining the path that would

lead to selection as a major program manager,those professionals overseeing military acqui-sition programs with annual procurementbudgets of more than $4 billion in some cases.That professional path was not clear, given thesignificant operational, yet limited acquisi-tion-career experiences he had gained.

To be eligible for the major program man-ager selection board, applicants are requiredto have a minimum of 96 months of acquisi-tion experience with 24 months working in anaval-aviation program office, have complet-ed specific education and military schools aswell as attained Defense Acquisition Work-force Improvement Act, or DAWIA, certifica-tions. The DAWIA certification ensures anemployee meets the education, training andexperience standards required for careers inacquisition, technology and logistics.

Behind the Power CurveMorley was behind the curve, but his

plight was common among the community

of Unrestricted Line, or URL, officers qualifiedto become major program managers in naval-aviation acquisition. Authorized to commandships and aviation squadrons, URL officersprimarily include personnel from the SurfaceWarfare, Submarine Warfare and Aviationcommunities. Compared with their brethrenin the restricted line officer ranks, URL officersoverseeing major acquisition programs havebeen historically outnumbered, particularlyby those in the Aerospace Engineering DutyOfficer billets, Navy officials said.

Naval aviation acquisition program man-agers are typically drawn from three distinctcommunities: Aerospace Engineering DutyOfficers, or AEDOs; Aerospace MaintenanceDuty Officers, or AMDOs; and Aviation Acqui-sition Corps URLs.

There are currently 320 AEDOs in theNavy, with 22 filling major program managerroles, said Lt. Cmdr. Holly Shoger, the AEDOcommunity manager. In the Aviation Acqui-sition Corps URL officer world, there are 245professionals, with seven in major programmanager slots. Unlike URL officers, restrictedline communities have developed a strong ac-quisition-career path, which has yielded high-ly experienced and qualified acquisition pro-fessionals, Navy documents show.

So, three years ago, senior Navy leaders ac-knowledged the disproportionate number ofaviation URL officers who held positions as

major program managers in the naval avia-tion acquisition community and launched aninitiative in May 2009 to improve their oppor-tunities. Known as the Aviation AcquisitionCorps Unrestricted Line Officer Major Pro-gram Manager CareerTrack, the initiative’s se-lection board picks three to four URL officersfrom about 20 applicants twice a year. Thedeadline for the next application is Oct. 9.

In July 2011, Morley became the first URLofficer from the program selected as a majorprogram manager, overseeing the F/A-18 andEA-18G Program (PMA-265) at NAS PatuxentRiver.This command screen selection provid-ed Morley with a four-year major commandtour and the opportunity to continue to serveand fill a critical leadership role within navalaviation. As of Sept. 1, three more URL officershave been selected for Major AcquisitionCommand (0-6/captain).

Organized under the Program ExecutiveOffice forTactical Aircraft, or PEO(T), based atNAS Patuxent River, PMA-265 is responsiblefor the acquisition and total life-cycle supportof more than 1,500 F/A-18 Hornet, F/A-18 Su-per Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft. Theorganization is supported by an annual budg-et of approximately $4.5 billion and manages33 projects of varying size and complexitywith nearly 3,000 government, military and

Flight Plan

U.S. Navy photo by Kelly Schindler

Capt. Frank “Spanky” MorleyProgram manager, F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265)BIO: Born in Miami, raised in Kansas, Missouri and Arizona; married, no childrenWords of wisdom for aspiring major program managers: “Most of us come into fly, then discover we have to lead. Great leadership support is important. Mypredecessor in the (F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office) was Rear Adm. (Mark)Darrah. He took an interest in me and answered my stupid questions. It doesn’tmatter how you got here; it matters how you do.”

nProgram improves opportunities forunrestricted line officers to gain key leadershiproles in naval Acquisition community

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News briefs

Preparing forthe selection board

The next selection board for the Avi-ation Acquisition Corps UnrestrictedLine Major Program Manager CareerTrack meets Nov. 8. Signed applicationsmust be submitted to the board no laterthan Tuesday. Neither endorsementsnor recommendations will be accepted.

Application forms and additional se-lection board information are availableat www.navair.navy.mil; click on Careersand then Acquisition Selection Boards.

Emailed PDF submissions are pre-ferred, though standard mail and faxapplications will also be accepted.

For more information, visit the web-site or call the Aviation Corps Unrestrict-ed Line Major Program Manager EligibleSelection Board at 301-757-6203.

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On base:Blood Drive

Today, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Rear Adm. W. A. Moffett Building Atrium, building 2272Schedule an appointment at www.MilitaryBlood.dod.mil

or www.MilitaryLifeForce.com. Walk-in donors are also wel-come. All blood donations go to military personnel. For moreinformation, contact Charles Johnson at 301-342-2753 orVic-toria Fernette at 301-295-2109.

Shotgun deer hunting opens earlySaturday-Oct. 27In an effort to quickly reduce the deer population on and

around the airfield, shotgun deer hunting season on baseopens Saturday. The season will run through Oct. 27. Duringthis time, shotgun hunters are restricted to hunting areas 3-13, areas closest to the airfield. The October muzzleloaderseason is Oct. 18-27 in all firearms hunting areas. The archeryseason is open in all hunting areas and will not close Oct. 18-20 as originally planned. Sunday hunting is allowed for shot-gun and bow until Oct. 21, and on Oct. 21 for muzzleloader.For more information about the early shotgun season, baglimits and tagging procedures, visit http://naspaxriver.is-portsman.net.

Off base:Fourth annual "Faces of Hope" benefit

Saturday, 5-11 p.m., HollywoodVolunteer Fire DepartmentProceeds go to local families in need. There is a cash bar

and silent auction. Tickets are $35 which includes a dinnerbuffet, drink and dessert. For more information, visitwww.AMessageofHopeCF.org, email lwillmhcf@md.metro-cast.net or call 301-752-4015.

VX-20 Golf TournamentOct. 11, 9 a.m. shotgun start, Cedar Point Golf CourseThis is a four-person scramble tournament. Entry fees are:

$50forE-6andbelowand$55forallothers. Priceincludesgreenfee, cart and a $5 food and beverage credit. Register by TuesdaybycontactingNavalAircrewman(Operator)1stclassIanLaBouffat 301-757-9856, 904-504-2213 or Ian.Labouff@navy.mil.

Capt. Pat Hovatter Memorial Golf TournamentOct. 22, Chesapeake Hills Golf Club, LusbyCapt. Pat Hovatter was a career Navy aviator and the 2000-

2002 NAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer. Proceeds goto the Wounded Warrior Project, the Children's Hospital inWashington, D.C., and local groups benefiting sick children inSouthern Maryland. For more information, contact DaveSpigler at 410-326-2524.

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All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center,building 2090 on Bundy Road, unless otherwise noted. Tomake a reservation or to volunteer, call 301-342-4911.

For more information on FFSC classes, visit http://cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent/, click on Fleet and Family Readiness andthen Support Services.

Hours of OperationMonday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Marriage is a Work of HeartTuesday, 4-5:30 p.m.The goal of this class is to provide couples with new

ideas and tools to help them continue to build their mar-riage. Practice speaker-listener technique to enhance com-munication even on the toughest issues.

Career Options for second-term SailorsOct. 10 and 11, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This program is a mid-career success workshop. Partic-ipants perform a personal career assessment to make deci-sions about future goals.

Personal CommunicationWednesday, 8:30-10 a.m.This class provides information on communication styles

and ways to develop more effective speaking and listening skills.Participants practice productive ways to interact with people.

Transition Assistance ProgramOct. 15-19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.ThisTAPcourseisforretiringmilitarymembersandisajoint

venturebytheFFSCandtheDepartmentsofDefense,LaborandVeterans Affairs. Topics include résumé writing and interviewtechniques.Seatingislimited.Toregister,seeaCareerCounselor.

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Courtesy of Naval District WashingtonFire and Emergency Services

When fire strikes, it only takes a few minutes before thehome is engulfed in smoke and flames, reducing a family’schance of escape.

National Fire Prevention week starts Sunday and Naval Dis-trictWashington/NAS Patuxent River Fire and Emergency Serv-ices is reminding people that they are the first link when itcomes to workplace and home fire safety.

The week-long awareness campaign commemorates theGreat Chicago Fire, a blaze that killed more than 250 people, left100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures andburned more than 2,000 acres Oct. 8-9, 1871.

This year's theme,“Have 2Ways Out!” puts the focus on theimportance of fire escape planning and practicing that plan.

NDW/NAS Patuxent River Fire and Emergency Services willhave information booths; fire extinguisher training and preven-tion activities in buildings throughout the base during the week,which runs through Oct. 13.

Everyone should have and practice a home and workplacefire escape plan to prepare them and their family to think fastand get out quickly when the alarm sounds. Here are some firefacts and safety tips from NDW Fire and Emergency Services tohelp keep safe.

Home Fires• In 2011, fire departments responded to 370,000 home

structure fires nationwide.These fires caused 13,350 civilian in-juries, 2,520 civilian deaths and $6.9 billion in direct damage.• In 2011, a civilian death occurred in a home fire every 208

minutes.• According to a National Fire Protection Association report,

home fire occurred every 85 seconds nationwide in 2011.

Escape Planning• According to an NFPA survey, only one-third of Americans

have both developed and practiced a home fire escape plan.• One-third of American households estimate they would

have at least six minutes before a fire in their home would be-come life threatening, but the actual time available is often less.• Each department or division is responsible for establishing

their fire evacuation plan. Additionally, an annual evacuationdrill is required for each building according to Naval DistrictWashingtonInstruction11320.10E.TheFirePreventionDivisioncan assist with fire evacuation planning.

Smoke Alarms•Working smoke alarms improves a person’s chances of sur-

viving a home fire by 50 percent.• Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each

sleeping area and on every level of the home, including thebasement. Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the homeso when one sounds, they all sound.• Test alarms monthly by pushing the test button.• Replace each alarm’s batteries once a year and the entire

smoke alarm unit every 10 years.• Smoke alarms are available for people who are deaf or hard

of hearing.•Almosttwo-thirdsofreportedhomefiredeathsresultedfrom

firesinhomeswithnosmokealarmsornoworkingsmokealarms.

Cooking•Cooking has been the leading cause of reported home fires

and home fire injuries since 1990.• Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires.

• Ranges accounted for 58 percent of the home cooking fireincidents. Ovens accounted for 16 percent.• Children age 5 and younger have a higher risk of non-fire

burns associated with cooking than being burned in a cookingfire.• In 2010, cooking caused 42 percent of reported home fires,

roughly one of every seven home fire deaths and two of everyfive home fire injuries.

Smoking Materials• Smoking materials are the leading cause of home fire

deaths.• In 2010, smoking materials started an estimated 17,500

home structure fires, resulting in 540 deaths, 1,320 injuries and$535 million in direct property damage.• For those who smoke at work, remember to follow the

NDW Smoking Policy and use the approved smoking areas only.

Electrical• Half of the home electrical fires involved electrical distri-

bution or lighting equipment. Other leading types of equipmentwere washer or dryer, fan, portable or stationary space heater,air conditioning equipment, water heater and range.• In 2010, electrical failures or malfunctions were factors in

anestimated46,500homestructurefires resultingin420deaths,1,520 injuries and $1.5 billion in property damage.• The use of extension cords for permanent wiring is pro-

hibited in as stated in Naval District Washington Instruction11320.10E.

Candles• On average, there are 35 home candle fires reported per

day. More than one-third of these started in the bedroom.• In 2010, candles caused 3 percent of home fires, 4 percent

ofhomefiredeaths,6percentofhomefire injuriesand5percentof direct property damage from home fires.• As a reminder, using candles at work is prohibited accord-

ing to Naval DistrictWashington Instruction 11320.10E.

Home Fire Sprinklers• Automatic fire sprinkler systems cut the risk of dying in a

home fire by about 83 percent.•Home fire sprinklers can contain and may even extinguish

a fire in less time than it would take the fire department to arriveon the scene.

National Fire Prevention Week starts Sunday

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Free Navy Band concertToday, 4-6 p.m.River's Edge Catering and Conference CenterBring some beach chairs for this free concert; no coolers.

Food and beverage orders available through the Bald EaglePub with a $5 "Brat Pub" special offered. For more information,call 301-342-3656.

Operation Rising StarFriday, 7 p.m., NSF Dahlgren Community HouseActive-duty military, National Guard members, Reservists

and family members interested in showcasing their singing tal-ent are eligible to compete. A video of the winner will be sentto the national competition and may be selected to compete inSan Antonio. Prizes are: first place, $500; second place, $250;and third place, $100. For more information, visit www.MWR-BrandCentral.com and click on Special Events, or call 540-653-8785.

Home-school Swim ClinicMonday, 9:15-10 a.m., Drill HallThis program prepares home-schooled students for com-

petitive swimming. Cost is $30 per child. To register, call theFitness and Sports Office at 301-757-3943.

Arts and Crafts Festival vendor registrationsTuesday, Customized CreationsTo participate in the Dec. 1 Arts and Crafts Festival at NAS

Patuxent River, vendors must register based on the followingschedule: Tuesday for past crafters and active-duty and retiredmilitary; and Oct. 15 for DOD civilian employees and contrac-tors. Cost is $70. To register, visit Customized Creations or call301-342-3569.

Navy 5-Nautical Mile Fun RunOct. 13, 9 a.m., NAS Patuxent RiverOpen to active-duty, Reserve and retired military, DOD

civilians, Fitness and Sports program members, familymembers and accompanied guests. This is a 5-nautical milecourse from the Beach House to the Fishing Pier and backto the Beach House. Pre-registration is $20. Same-day regis-trations begin at 7:30 a.m. and are $22. Registration is freefor active-duty military without an official race shirt. Formore information, contact Hal Willard at 301-757-1194 orHarlold.Willard@navy.mil.

20th Annual 10K Fall ClassicOct. 20, 9 a.m., Drill HallEnjoy the water views on board NAS Patuxent River by par-

ticipating in the annual 10K Fall Classic. Pre-registration is $20.Same-day registrations begin at 7:30 a.m. and are $22. Regis-tration is free for active-duty military without an official 10Kshirt. For more information, contact Hal Willard at 301-757-1194 or Harlold.Willard@navy.mil.

Gray Beard Basketball meetingOct. 22, 1 p.m., Drill Hall Bowling CenterThis league is for basketball players age 30 and older. Sea-

son begins Nov. 12. Don't have a team? Call the Fitness andSports Office at 301-757-1194. Intramural programs are opento active-duty, Reserve and retired military, members of theCivilian Fitness and Sports Program and their family members.

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Following the paper trail

U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni

Geoff Tisone, Program Executive Office Tactical Aircraft Programs, or PEO(T), acquisition lead, watch-es as David Eschenbrenner, Hawkeye, Advanced Hawkeye and Greyhound Program Office (PMA-231),launches his model aircraft during the PEO(T) Third Annual Paper Airplane contest Sept. 25 in RearAdm. W. A. Moffett Building Atrium. The contest was part of PEO(T)'s employee appreciation day.PMA-231 won trophies for Distance Flown and the Air-to-Air Kill Chain event. The Aircraft Launch andRecovery Equipment Program Office (PMA-251) won the Hang Time trophy.

The Liberty is a component of the Single Sailor Pro-gram and sponsors free and reduced-price events forNAS Patuxent River E1-E6 active-duty military. Civilianguests are not allowed to participate unless otherwisestated.

For more information, call 301-342-4208 or visithttp://cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent, click on Fleet and Fam-ily Readiness, Things to Do and then Liberty Programs.

Paintball tripOct. 13

Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream tripOct. 20

Halloween partyOct. 31

Mount Vernon tripNov. 3

Spy Museum tripNov. 10

Commentary by Command Master ChiefWilliam Lloyd-OwenNAS Patuxent River

As I look back at the last 100 years, I cannot help but beamazed at the progress we have made as a society.

From the Model T to the BugattiVeyron, theWright Flierto the X-47B, the telegraph to the smart phone, the evolutionof technology alone has been staggering. And while theseadvances in technology are notable, I feel it is the advancesin social equalities that have truly defined the past century,and the United States in particular as the most progressivein human history.

Just think, 100 years ago women could not vote; today,Hillary Clinton serves as secretary of state and Nancy Pelosihas served as speaker of the house.

Fifty years ago African Americans could not use the sameestablishments as whites; today, Barack Obama serves asthe president. And less than a year ago, homosexuals couldnot openly serve in the military; today, I have worked along-side gay and lesbian Sailors who serve with distinction.Yes,as a society we have come a long way.

Yet for all our advances in technology and social equali-ties, for all our higher learning and spiritual enlightenment,it seems at our core the human condition remains un-changed.

As you are reading this article, somewhere in America aspouse is being emotionally and physically abused. No, let'snot mince words, a spouse is being beaten, behind closeddoors—it may even be next door.

October is DomesticViolence Awareness month, a timewhen we as a nation attempt to raise awareness about acrime that goes largely unreported--as do most similar per-sonal violation crimes. By raising awareness we can prevent,or at least try to reduce, domestic violence.

Now I could quote statistics such as, "every nine secondsin the U.S. a spouse is assaulted or beaten" or, "85 percentof domestic violence victims are women" in an effort to raiseour readers' awareness, but facts and statistics won't pre-vent abuse from occurring.

And while raising awareness is a noble cause, it won'tmake the abuse stop. And it certainly isn't the perpetrators

Domestic violence:Don't suffer in silence

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Friday, Oct. 56:30 p.m., The Odd Life of

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Cindy and Jim Green, can'twait to start a family, butcan only dream about whattheir child would be like.When young Timothyshows up on their doorstepone stormy night, Cindyand Jim—and their small

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In ParaNorman, a smalltown comes under siegeby zombies. Who can itcall; only misunderstoodlocal boy Norman, who isable to speak with thedead. In addition to thezombies, he'll have to takeon ghosts, witches and,worst of all, moronicgrown-ups, to save histown from a centuries-oldcurse. But this youngghoul whisperer may findhis paranormal activitiespushed to their other-worldly limits. Rated: PG(1 hr, 33 min)

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Q: I've noticed thatlines to get into thePass and ID offices arelonger and traffic isbacked-up at the gates.What's going on?

A: You are correct; it isgetting harder to enter NASPatuxent River. We have hadsome budget cuts that havereduced manning in securi-ty, which affects the sentriesand the Pass and ID offices.We recognize this is creatingan adverse impact on manypeople. Rest assured we arelooking at every alternativewhile still maintaining an ac-ceptable level of manningfor emergency services.

In the meantime we canuse some help from the basepopulation. Here are waysto help reduce your waittime: First, stagger workhours as much as possible.The majority of employeesarrive on the installation be-tween 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.

Consider carpooling.Most of the cars driven atPax River are occupied by asingle individual. Every carwe can remove from thelines makes it easier oneveryone.

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leviate the time in line.If you must use the Gate

2 Pass and ID office, pleasedo so during non-peaktimes and park in thesouth parking lot of theFrank Knox Building. Thesmall lot on the north sidefills quickly and createstraffic jams.

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I am not a crutch,But I can support you.I am not a counselor,

But I know one.I am not a taxi driver,

But I can steer you in the right direction.I am not a rescuer,

But I can help save lives.I am not a babysitter,

But I can refer you to a caregiver.I am not a gossiper,

But I am a great listener.I am not an enabler,

But I can provide tools to empower you.I am not a master of anything,

But I know many expertswho understand your needs.

I am not a recreation or health specialist,But I am concerned about your morale,

welfare and health.I am not a busybody as I've been called,

But I am an Official Command Representative.I am a Navy family Ombudsman

And I am of Service to you the Navy family."You've got questions ... we have answers!"

- G- Gayle Brayle BrinkleyinkleyNote:ThisistheunofficialcreedoftheNavyOmbudsmanprogram; anaptdescriptionofanOmbudman'swork.

I am anOmbudsmanPromoting healthy, self-reliant families

Rachel JusticeFleet Readiness CentersHometown: Puyallup, Wash.Navy spouse: Three yearsOmbudsman: Six months

"I always liked being involved with my hus-band's command so I thought shore dutywould be a perfect time to volunteer if the

opportunity came about."

Jennifer CarrU.S. Coast Guard Station St. Inigoes

Hometown: Luray, Va.Navy spouse: Six years

"I volunteered so there was a voice for thespouses. I feel it is very important to havecommunication from the spouses to the

command and vice versa."

Andrea Agle, leftAir Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1

Hometown: Linden, Mich.Navy spouse: 19 yearsOmbudsman: One year

"I wanted to be in a position that would allowme to help younger military families."

Lakisha BruceAir Test and Evaluation Squadron

(VX) 20Hometown: Oklahoma City, Okla.

Navy spouse: 12 yearsOmbudsman: Two years

"I want to be helpful in any way possible tothe command as well as helpful with givingfamilies ways and ideas to get out and en-

joy the area."

Kimberly RambishNavy Munitions Command

CONUS East DivisionHometown: Nokomis, Ill.

Navy spouse: Two and a half yearsOmbudsman: One and a half years

"I want to get to know my fellow Navy(spouses) and also help assist them."

Crystal ColleyNaval Facilities Engineering Command

Washington D.C.Hometown: Houston, Texas

Navy spouse: Nine yearsOmbudsman: Two years

"I'm here because there was a need. I enjoyresearch so a position where I can find in-formation and offer referrals was a perfect

match. I am also a Navy veteran so I amable to interpret the military 'lingo' to family

members."

Krista Dawn ArtisVX-1

Hometown: Lewisville, TexasNavy spouse: 17 years

Ombudsman: Seven years"I'm passionate for my fellow Navy spouses

and their families. I love to help wade theNavy family life waters."

Bonnie SkinnerNaval Air Systems Command

Hometown: Price, UtahNavy spouse: 27 yearsOmbudsman: 10 years

"I saw a need and opportunity to share myknowledge and skills to help other Navy

spouses and families. I have always lovedhelping people and working with com-

mands, other spouses, organizations andNavy personnel."

Andrea BrownAviation Survival Training Center

Hometown: Crisfield, Md.Navy spouse: One yearOmbudsman: One year

"As a new Navy spouse, I realized howmuch I didn't know and I wanted to help out

other families."

Raquel Beckelheimer, VX-1(Not pictured)

Erin RichardsonAir Test and Evaluation Squadron

(VX) 23Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla.

Navy spouse: 11 yearsOmbudsman: Two years

"I wanted to be involved within the command."

Kristina FrommeNaval Rotary Wing Aircraft Test

Squadron (HX) 21Hometown: Elmira, N.Y.Navy spouse: 15 years

Ombudsman: Two years"I'm an Ombudsman so I can help

and support families."

Nirvana Rambojun-DimmittNAS Patuxent RiverHometown: San Diego

Navy spouse: Four yearsOmbudsman: Five months

"I like being an Ombudsman because it is agreat way to connect and create a lifelong

friendship. It is a perfect way for me to learnmore about the military and help other mili-

tary families."

Jaclyn Marie RhodesScientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1

Hometown: ChicagoNavy spouse: Eight years

Ombudsman: Six years; this is Rhodes'second command as an Ombudsman"I volunteered to be an Ombudsman

to be sure families/spouses had a supportsystem that had been through similar

experiences and could navigateresources with them."

Welton GroomsNaval Health Clinic Patuxent River

Hometown: Killeen, TexasNavy spouse: Two years

Ombudsman: Four months"I volunteered to help out service

members' spouses."

Wendy MarlattNaval Test Wing AtlanticHometown: Rochester, N.Y.

Navy spouse: 10 yearsOmbudsman: Six months"I want to be able to assist

our command families."

By Connie HempelNAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

Leaders from around NAS Patuxent Rivershowed their gratitude and recognized volun-teer Ombudsmen from each command hereduring the annual Ombudsman AppreciationLuncheon held Sept. 21 at the River's EdgeCatering and Conference Center.

The luncheon was, "just a small token ofappreciation" for their efforts, dedication andtime spent assisting families, said MichelleStubblefield, Ombudsman coordinator.

During the event, keynote speaker, RearAdm. Steven Eastburg, Naval Air SystemsCommand vice commander, deemed each ofthem a hero.

"Heroism is about service and sacrifice," hesaid. "You are serving in impressive ways. Youoffer a service not only to families, but to theNavy and to the nation."

For the past 42 years, Ombudsmen haveserved as a vital communication link betweencommands and families, and continue to be aone-stop resource families when it mattersmost; whether they're offering other spousessupport and guidance during a deployment orwhen there's a family crisis and they're guid-

ing the family where to go for help."You are an irreplaceable gear in the Navy

family machine," Eastburg said. "You keep thehome fires burning. You offer a sense of secu-rity and safety. "

Referring to the saying, "We recruit theSailor, but retain the family," Eastburg said asthe operations tempo and associated chal-lenges increase—both realities which put ad-ditional strain on families—the need for Om-budsman services continues

Stubblefield added that Ombudsmen areessential because they improve mission readi-ness by ensuring the needs of Sailors and theirfamilies are being met.

"Continue to deliver all you can for ourfamilies," Eastburg said. "While service mem-bers are the global force for good, you are thelocal force for good."

Ombudsmen are appointed by each com-mand's commanding officer and are trainedto disseminate information both up and downthe chain of command. They can assist fami-lies with locating resources and obtaining re-ferrals to professionals for financial or emo-tional situations. They are also there for thosewho just want to meet other people in thearea.

very excited about it, so I decided to pursue it as well."While attending the University of Puerto Rico, Ortiz was

interviewed by several companies in the private sector aswell as the Naval Air Test Center. Ortiz said it was the state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge engineeringprocesses being developed and used by the U.S. militarythat was the deciding factor to pursue a government job.

"This really piqued my interest," he said. "The Navy of-fered an ever-growing technology to work with in a variedenvironment, including working with aircraft, and that ap-pealed immensely to me."

Early in his career, Ortiz got the chance to experiencewhat he'd been promised. During an assist mission to a U.S.Coast Guard unit in Kodiak, Alaska, Ortiz, traveling with asenior engineer, found himself without the harness requiredto test the GPS on a MH-60J/T Jayhawk helicopter. He wasnot to be deterred by that inconvenience.

With the window to align the GPS with the approachingsatellite narrowing down to 25 minutes, Ortiz set his mind tobuilding the harness from scratch and then testing it out tomake sure it worked. Had he not taken immediate action, itwould have been 24 hours before they had another chance.

It's not just the out-of-the-ordinary situations that keepOrtiz's job fresh and exciting, but also the many opportuni-ties NAVAIR has offered him over the years. Ortiz's careerhas spanned from supporting rotary-wing aircraft to test pi-lot school to fixed-winged aircraft to unmanned aircraft toweapons. His support and expertise has reached more than70 weapon systems and platforms combined.

"When I've changed programs, I'll tell my father, 'I'mchanging jobs from here to there,' and my dad will ask me,'So, where are you moving to?' And I'll tell him, 'Staying righthere,'" Ortiz said. "That's the advantage of working atNAVAIR, you have the opportunity to make a 180-degreeswitch (in systems) and stay in one place."

Ortiz acknowledges he could have gone into the privatesector where he would probably have been successful, butsaid "the opportunity to work first-hand on an aircraft, tosee and feel your work, to know you make a difference to thewarfighter, that makes a huge difference."

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Reed receives Daisy awardAfter receiving theDaisy Award from RearAdm. Alton Stocks,commander of WalterReed National MilitaryMedical Center inBethesda, HospitalCorpsman 3rd ClassChristine Reed, right,stands next to hermom, Delores, during aceremony Sept. 11.Reed received theDaisy Award fordemonstrating excel-lence in clinical expert-ise, extraordinary serv-ice and compassion-ate care while assigned to the Walter Reed Cardiac Care Unit. Reed trans-ferred to Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River in August and is currently as-signed to the Medical Homeport/Family Medicine Department.

of this crime who, after reading this article, aregoing to have a change of heart and stop theabuse.

No, it starts with victims of domestic vio-lence; you have to reach out and ask for help.

I know it is harder to ask for help than justsaying the words. I know the uncertaintyabout your future is a genuine fear. I also knowone indisputable truth I have learned from thenumerous domestic violence cases I havedealt with during my tours as squadron, air-craft carrier and now base command masterchief, things will NOT get better on their own!

Left without some form of intervention,matters will only get worse until you as a vic-tim suffer serious injury or worse.

We truly have come a long way in the lastcentury, for there have never been more re-sources available to not only protect you frombeing abused, but also establish you into anew and safe environment and life.

You do not have to suffer in silence; help isjust a phone call away. Be it the counselors atthe Fleet and Family Service Center at 301-342-4911, the National DomesticViolence HotLine at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or even me at240-925-6100, confidential help is standing by.

The first step starts with you. It's not yourfault, no one deserves to be abused—especial-ly by the ones they love.

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U.S. Navy photo by Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Casey Susany

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By Marcia T. HartProgram Executive Office forTactical Aircraft Public Affairs

The Naval Undergraduate Flight Train-ing Systems Program Office (PMA-273)change-of-command ceremony, held atAir Test and Evaluation Squadron Twenty(VX-20) on Sept. 21, marked the end of anera for the outgoing program manager.

Capt. Andrew Hartigan, who served asPMA-273's program manager since 2008,retired from the Navy with more than 27years of service, and transferred the reinsof command to Capt. Leon Bacon, whocomes to the PMA after serving as chief ofstaff for the Program Executive Office,Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons.

"PMA-273 is a fleet force multiplier, soit is imperative that we have the right per-son lead that program office," said Rear.Adm. Donald Gaddis, program executiveofficer for Tactical Aircraft, or PEO(T)."Capt. Andrew 'Harley' Hartigan was thatperson. Harley did an outstanding job asprogram manager. We thank him for hisfaithful service to our country and wishhim fair winds and following seas."

PMA-273 provides the required train-ing assets and contractor logistics sup-port to the Chief of Naval Air Training, orCNATRA, headquartered at NAS CorpusChristi, Texas. CNATRA produces quali-fied pilots and naval flight officers whoare ready to meet the requirements of

Fleet Replacement Squadrons."Because of the support PMA-273 pro-

vides to CNATRA, CNATRA aircraft log ap-proximately 25 percent of the total annualNavy and Marine Corps flight hours,"Gaddis said. "This figure shows the signif-icant impact the PMA has on naval avia-tion. Captain Bacon has big shoes to fill,

but I am confident in his abilities andwelcome him to the PEO(T) team."

Bacon, a native of San Jose, Calif., re-ceived his commission from Aviation Of-ficer Candidate School and in January1988 was designated a naval aviator.

Upon completion of fleet replacementtraining, he reported to Patrol SquadronForty at NAS Moffett Field, Calif., wherehe received his warfare designation as apatrol plane mission commander and in-structor pilot in the P-3C Orion. Baconparticipated in deployments to Adak,Alaska; Cubi Point, Republic of the Philip-pines; and Misawa, Japan.

After his first operational tour, heserved as a Fleet Replacement Squadronstaff instructor pilot and the operationsofficer to Patrol Squadron (VP) 31. Hisnext assignment was as assistant NavalAir Training and Operating ProceduresStandardization evaluator for Command-er, Patrol Wings U.S. Pacific Fleet sta-tioned at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii.

Bacon was deployed with USS CarlVinson (CVN 70) as an Aircraft Launchand Recovery officer in support of opera-tions Desert Storm and Southern Watch.During his tour, the crew of the Vinsonwas awarded the Battle "E" EfficiencyAward. After his tour with Vinson, Baconserved as the assistant maintenance offi-cer and operations officer with PatrolSquadron Four. He was deployed to DiegoGarcia, British Indian Ocean Territory andto the Arabian Gulf. While serving with

VP-4, he flew multiple combat missions insupport of Operation Desert Fox.

Bacon joined the Office of the Chief ofNaval Operations staff at the Pentagonwhere he worked in the Warfare Policy Di-rectorate and was subsequently chosen toserve on the Navy's 2001 Quadrennial De-fense Review team. He then reported tothe Bureau of Naval Personnel (Sea DutyComponent) in Arlington, Va., where heserved as the assistant program managerfor Training Systems. In March 2003, hereported to Patrol Squadron One at NASWhidbey Island, Wash., as executive offi-cer and assumed command of theScreaming Eagles in 2004. While in com-mand of VP-1, the Screaming Eagles com-pleted a successful 7th Fleet deploymentand directly supported Operation Endur-ing Freedom's flight operations.

Bacon reported to NAS Patuxent River,where he has served as the P-3 assistantprogram manager for logistics. In 2008, heserved with the Office for the Administra-tive Review of Enemy Combatants inGuantanamo Bay, Cuba. Returning to NASPatuxent River in October 2008, he as-sumed the position as the P-8A Poseidonintegrated product team lead, where heled the program through the initiation ofa dynamic flight test program as well as asuccessful Milestone-C decision review.In June 2011, he assumed the position ofPEO(U&W ) chief of staff.

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Captain Bacon takes command of PMA-273

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Capt. Leon Bacon comes to PMA-273 after serving as Program Exec-utive Office Unmanned Aviationand Strike Weapons chief of staff.

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St. Marys County:Leonardtown Pink Friday

Friday, 5-8 p.m.This month's Leonardtown First Friday is Pink Friday.

Wear pink and rally behind The Sisters with Bracatude, threelocal sisters who have battled breast cancer and are helpingto lead the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk Sun-day. Leonardtown businesses will join in with pink decora-tions, pink retail promotions, festive dinner menus, themedservices, special guests and other attractions throughout thetown.

Paralympic ExperienceSaturday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Great Mills High SchoolLearn about the Paralympic Sport Club-Southern Mary-

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Riverside WineFest at Sotterley PlantationSaturday and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.Celebrate Maryland’s wineries in the setting of this Na-

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