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CFC Campaign Continues, New Changes Allowing More Folks to Give Back FeaturesAs the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) continues during this season of gratitude and giving, longtime CFC contributors and key workers in the region are excited about new changes that rolled out this year for the program and are encouraged that the changes will lead to more local participation.
By Barbara Wagner South Potomac Pilot 4 Min Read -
Jones Point Park pier gets a face-lift by local union volunteers NewsQuang Troung casually casts his fishing line into the Potomac River from a fishing pier under the Woodrow Wilson Bridge at the historic 65-acre Jones Point Park south of Old Town Alexandria, occasionally glancing at a team of union volunteers completing much-needed repairs on an adjacent fishing pier.
By Bobby Jones Staff Photojournalist 4 Min Read -
Indian Head CDC Staff Recognized for Dedicated Service FeaturesNaval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head encompasses many difficult, dangerous and technically-complex missions. There is, however, a facility that employs about 60 workers who have a delicate and equally complex mission that will change the world forever — the NSF Indian Head Child Development Center. Their mission is to mold and shape generations of young minds and hearts that will reflect the kindness, compassion and dedication that they receive at the CDC long into the future. Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) leadership had the opportunity to acknowledge those workers Aug. 24 by recognizing the lengths of service for 21 outstanding employees whose mission it is to care for, feed and nurture the children of NSF Indian Head.
By Barbara Wagner South Potomac Pilot 2 Min Read -
African-Americans helped build Patuxent River from the ground up Regional NewsIn the beginning of the 1860s, on the eve of the Civil War, the African-American population in St. Mary’s County was greater than 50 percent; and while a chunk of that population was free, the majority was enslaved.
By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs 5 Min Read -
PGC's Festival of Lights brightens holidays, instills tradition NewsLocal residents, Marylanders and out-of-state travelers can make their holiday season a bit brighter – with more than two million Christmas lights.
By Hannah Troyer Editor 2 Min Read -
Trimming the trees LocalWorkers from the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Directorate of Public Works’ Operations and Maintenance Division trim and remove dead tree parts near Wainwright Hall on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base July 25. The removal is part of ongoing maintenance to ensure trees do not become hazardous.
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First visit LocalCenter, Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington Commanding General Maj. Gen. Bradley A. Becker meets with Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall emergency service workers June 15 during a tour of JBM-HH. Becker and JFHQ-NCR/MDW Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy A. Guden spent the afternoon meeting JBM-HH personnel, touring facilities and learning about the joint base’s mission. Becker assumed command in a Conmy Hall ceremony June 10, while Guden assumed his role last month.
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Did you know?Regional NewsThe month of May was chosen as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843. <1 Min Read -
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JBM-HH to enhance visitor access requirements LocalEditor’s note: This is the first article in a series to help explain how JBM-HH will upgrade access oversight to increase safety and security as directed by the Secretary of the Army – and how these upgrades will impact visitors and certain government contractors who seek access to all three portions of JBM-HH.
By Julia LeDoux, Pentagram Staff Writer 2 Min Read