NEX Uniform Alteration Shop Temporary Closure

Oct. 25 — Nov. 17

The seamstress will be on vacation.

Health Clinic Temporary Closure

Noon Oct. 28

Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River, including pharmacy and physical therapy, will be closing for a change of command ceremony. Branch health clinics NAF, Indian Head, and Dahlgren will be closing at 11 a.m.

FluMist Not Available at DoD Facilities

The FluMist will not be available at DoD facilities or covered by TRICARE during the 2016-17 flu season. The CDC recommended against using FluMist this year, due to several studies showing it is not effective in preventing flu among certain age groups. This season, the DoD’s entire supply of flu vaccine will be injectable. It is recommended for everyone, ages six months and older.

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.

Upcoming Ruehlin Seminars

Jan. 9-13; Feb. 27-March 3

Ruehlin Associates have professional career transition consultants who specialize in training Senior Military Personnel on how to transition to a private sector career. This seminar, sponsored by NAVAIR, offers intensive professional career management and transition counseling that specifically addresses the unique needs of senior officers and senior enlisted sailors who are retiring from active military service within twelve to eighteen months.

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 Nathan Meddaugh on Page 1 in the energy mascot visits Pax River photo.