National Disability Employment Awareness Month Event

1 p.m. Oct. 19

River’s Edge Catering & Conference Center

NAVAIR’s observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, with a theme of #InclusionWorks. Keynote speaker and world-class Paralympic athlete Oscar “Oz” Sanchez will discuss his motto, “Know No Limits,” and his proactive approach to life. To register, visit NAVAIR University at https://navairu.navair.navy.mil and search for course CISL-EVT-0134.

Acquisition Plan (AP) Tool Rollout

Version 2.0 of the web-based Acquisition Plan Tool will go live the week of October 17. As part of the rollout, the Acquisition Management Tools (AIR-1.7) and the Acquisition Policy and Processes (AIR-1.1) teams will host three training sessions where users will be able to preview the updated AP Tool. The sessions are:

• Lunchtime Question-and-Answer

Noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 18

Room 354.13, Bldg. 2272

• Demo and overview of the AP Tool

9 — 11 a.m. Oct. 19

Base Theater

• One-on-one demos

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 20

Bldg. 2272, 1st floor atrium

VTC will be available at both the Oct. 18 and 19 sessions. No pre-registration required. The events are open to all military, civilian and contractor employees. For questions, contact 301-757-9010 or 301-757-9022.

Navy Exchange Uniform Alteration Shop

Closed Oct. 25 — Nov. 17

The Navy Exchange Uniform Alteration Shop will be closed as the seamstress will be on vacation.

Pax River Blood Drive

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 2

Atrium of Moffett Bldg., #2272

Make your appointment online at Militarydonor.com using sponsor code: NSPR. Appointments appreciated; walk-ins welcome.

Express Scripts Pharmacy Network Changes for TRICARE Beneficiaries

Express Scripts, Inc. announced upcoming changes to the retail pharmacy network it manages on behalf of TRICARE. On Dec. 1, Walgreens pharmacy locations will join the network. CVS pharmacies, including those in Target stores, will leave the network on the same day. Read the full article at www.tricare.mil/PharmacyNetworkChange.

Presentation: Building the Balanced PM

7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 4

Southern Maryland Higher Education Center

Hosted by the Project Management Institute of Southern Maryland, a full-day of dynamic national and local speakers presenting relevant and leading-edge topics related to Project Management, including special guest speaker Leslie Taylor, SES, executive director NAWCAD / deputy assistant commander for Test and Evaluation NAVAIR, presenting a “Technical Leadership Workshop.” Cost is $65. For additional speaker details and to register go to http://www.pmisomd.org. Certified Project Management Professionals can earn 15 Professional Development Units (PDUs) or more.

IRS Scam Notice

Some Sailors have been contacted by phone by someone claiming to be from the IRS. The IRS will never call people over the phone; any official correspondence will come through the U.S. Postal Service. Sailors and GS employees should never give out their SSN or banking info to anyone. Stay vigilant when it comes to phishing scams and your PII.

Be Sure to Receive Your Absentee Voting Ballots

To ensure your absentee ballots are sent to you, it’s important to submit a new Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). Visit FVAP.gov to use the online FPCA assistant to help you complete the form, and find more information on the voting process and your states requirements and deadlines. The FPCA form is a registration and absentee ballot request form. State laws vary greatly in regard to how long your FPCA is valid. To be sure you qualify to vote in this year’s elections, it is recommended that you complete and submit a new one now.

Special events and awards photos on base

Ever wonder where to find the photos from awards ceremonies, reenlistments, and other events captured by PAO? Not only are they published monthly in Tester, but you can find them and download them at www.facebook.com/NASPaxRiver and www.flickr.com/photos/naspaxriver. Questions? Call 301-757-3343.

Where’s Gnorman?

Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Anyone spotting him can email tester@dcmilitary.com or phone 342-4163 now through 5 p.m. Monday with a brief description of his location. One name is drawn from the correct entries and wins a Center Stage Theater movie ticket. Gnorman was found last week by Tony Stelzner on Page 5 in the energy mascot visits CDC photo.