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NSWC IHDIV mission, educational partnerships profiled for Brown
Maryland’s Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown paid his first visit to Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head earlier this week to learn about the mission and activities of the Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (IHDIV, NSWC).

Seabee becomes a citizen
The path to U.S. citizenship has often been the focus of current events, so much so that it might be the most contentious issue in the on-going presidential primary debates presently taking place across the country.

DoD civilians can use Navy Exchanges to buy food
Forget to bring lunch?

Newly established Navy organization located at Indian Head
You may have heard of a recently established organization located within the walls of the Naval Support Facility Indian Head and very closely tied to the Naval Surface Warfare Center - the Naval Sea Systems Command’s Warfare Center Executive - Aviation Systems (WCEAS), also known as the NAVSEA Warfare Center Naval Aviation Enterprise.

NSASP due for face lifts under plan
Job seekers know that first impression appearance is everything. Apparently the same thing is true of military installations.

JWAC Quarterly Awards recognizes military, civilians
The Joint Warfare Analysis Center held its awards ceremony for the fourth quarter of 2007 on Jan. 22.

Base Happenings
DAHLGREN

SAIC awarded task order to support NSWC-Dahlgren
SAN DIEGO and MCLEAN, Va.-- Science Applications International Corporation announced today it won a task order from the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren, Va., to provide a wide range of support to the Surface Ship Undersea Warfare (USW) office.

COMMUNITY NOTES
Dahlgren

Dahlgren Highlights
Cupid Raids

Dahlgren Movie Theater
Enjoy free summer matinees at the Dahlgren Movie Theater.

More than 150 Sailors meritoriously advance
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – With the continuing need for Sailors to serve Individual Augmentee (IA) and war on terrorism support assignments, the Navy recognizes the importance of rewarding these Sailors for their heroism. One of the rewards for these Sailors is meritorious advancement.

Military Saves Campaign Week
Military Saves Week will kick off Feb. 24 and run through March 2. The event focuses on savings for military personnel and their families and is partnered by the Consumer Federation of America.

Audio books program a great benefit for military families
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Military spouses and families are encouraged to take advantage of their access to free audio books, movies and music now available through the Navy’s Audio Books program.

Military absentee voting ‘primary’ concern for FVAP
WASHINGTON – For the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), getting deployed troops and their families engaged in the current election season is a primary goal.

Fans don’t let fans drive drunk
  • Super Bowl Sunday is one of the year’s most dangerous days on the nation’s roadways due to impaired driving.

    Hot dog! It’s Super Bowl time
    FORT LEE, Va. – Hot dogs are as American as apple pie. And even though they're closely tied to baseball, there is no reason they can't take center stage when you and fellow football fans gather to cheer your team in the Super Bowl. As a matter of fact, they're the perfect choice, if you want to keep the food offerings carefree.

    Sailor credited in life-saving effort
    PORT GENTILE, Gabon – A Sailor stationed on board the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry was recognized Jan. 17 for helping save the life of a local Gabonese woman.

    Raytheon to provide AESA capabilities to 135 F⁄A-18s
    EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The U.S. Navy is retrofitting 135 Super Hornets with Raytheon Company's APG-79 active electronically scanned array radar.

    America Supports You:
    WASHINGTON – Many service members who have experienced combat, and their families, are familiar with the term “combat stress.“ The effects of combat, however, aren't limited to those directly connected to the experience.

    Engineer of Year honor goes to Navy employee
    PORT HUENEME, Calif. – Naval Facilities Engineering Command's Engineering Service Center (NAVFAC ESC) has selected its 2007 Engineer of the Year.

    Some states’ regulations don’t protect children in home care settings
    RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia is among those states ranked zero because family child care regulations do not apply to home providers caring for five or fewer children. Virginia's regulations state that child care home providers must seek licensure if they plan to care for more than five children, and the provider's own children are exempt from the licensing count. This study refused to score Virginia based solely upon these policies and issued a ranking of zero. In total, 15 states received zero points because regulations either fail to regulate small family homes or they do not require home inspections prior to issuing a license.

    Long-term care insurance leader offers advice on preventing dementia
    VIENNA, Va. – “A failing mind, not body, is the biggest reason people need long-term care today,“ said Penny Gilbert, Vienna-based partner of LTC Financial Partners, the nation's most experienced long term care insurance agency. “That shouldn't be, so we're going to give our clients information to help stay mentally fit.“ To that end, the company is offering a free guidebook and Web links to helpful resources.

    Navy christens guided missile destroyer Dewey
    PASCAGOULA, Miss. – The Navy christened the newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, Dewey, Jan. 26, during a 10 a.m. CST ceremony at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Pascagoula, Miss.

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