Dahlgren News

But what do we really mean by freedom? I gave that question some thought recently as I read the compelling 2001 book by Louis Menand about ideas that have shaped America--"The Metaphysical Club." It also came up in my preparations for this month's Episcopal General Convention in Anaheim, Calif., and in my speech last month to the eighth-grade class ...

Want to get rid of the extra pounds? Weight Watchers at Work will hold an open house for a new session on June 24 at the Chapel Annex.

Dahlgren chaplain's duty: to help military personnel reconcile war-fighting role with principles of faith Date published: 6/24/2009 By Ed Jones W HAT DOES a chaplain say when a Marine wants revenge after 21 of his buddies have been killed in three days in Iraq? What kind of blessing does a man of God offer when the remains of a U.S. serviceman and ...

Whether it's fighting a war, preparing for a hurricane or dealing with a terrorist attack, information is power.

Anne-Marie Garrison said she almost quit teaching her first year on the job. She grew disenchanted with students at times because she didn't think they were trying hard enough.

When the Armentrout triplets sit down to be interviewed, it's no accident that Lindsey sits in the middle.

Close your eyes and imagine it's 30 minutes until you have to arrive at work. You roll out of bed, shower, have some breakfast, double check your briefcase and get into the car.

The Navy announced plans June 3 to increase the maximum number of award points authorized when computing the final multiple on Navy-wide advancement exams for Sailors with in-theater service as outlined in NAVADMIN 167/09. "Since the earliest stages of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the performance and advancement results of Sailors have been monitored ...

Officials at the King George Family YMCA have wanted a pavilion and playground at their facility since it opened in September.

There will be fireworks in Fredericksburg this Fourth of July. Enough money has been raised to fund the show, said Roberta Gold, Heritage Festival organizer.

J.R. West spent 21 years as a pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps and now the retired lieutenant colonel is devoting his life to educating future leaders.

Fredericksburg isn't the only area in the region at risk of having to call off Fourth of July celebrations.

Adam Murrell DAHLGREN, VA -- Sailors now have the opportunity to voice their concerns regarding individual rate training and community health.

The two challengers in the race for James Monroe District supervisor in King George County say others encouraged them to seek office.

OU CAN'T COUNT the firepower at the Dahlgren Navy base by the number of shells being blasted down the Potomac.

On Dec. 7, 1941, when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, the USS Pennsylvania sat in dry dock not far from other ships in the Pacific fleet.

''Meetings such as this are critical to ensuring the vitality and viability of our military bases," Wittman told the council members.

Construction could begin early next year on a higher education center near the Dahlgren Navy base.

Talk about 21st-century learning! Ni River Middle School students were taught by an interactive robot last week.

Mrs. Carl Shifflette of Calvert County, Md., is pleased to announce the engagement of her granddaughter, Candace Marie Shifflette, to Jason Scott Wine, both of King George County.