Fort Meade SoundOff August 2 2012

1. Soundoff!
vol. 64 no. 31 Published in the interest of the Fort Meade community
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August 2, 2012
a night out
against crime
file photos
Fort Meade will celebrate the 29th annual National Night Out on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. on McGlachlin Parade Field. The free event will feature law enforcement
demonstrations, displays, children’s activities and games. A parade of emergency vehicles will tour Fort Meade neighborhoods starting at 5 p.m.
play time finish line UPCOMING EVENTS
Fairy tale gives Meade Highsteppers friday, 7 p.m.: Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus Summer Concert - Constitution Park
go for Junior Olympic saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: USO’s Operation Back to School - Youth Center
drama camp a
Tuesday, 6-9 p.m.: National Night Out 2012 - McGlachlin Parade Field
happy ending gold at track event
Wednesday, 5-6:30 p.m.: “Meade’s Got Talent” open auditions - McGill Training Center
page 12 page 16 Aug. 11, 7 p.m.: The Jazz Ambassadors Summer Concert - Constitution Park

2. Commander’s Column
Soundoff!
Editorial Staff
Garrison Commander
Guaranteed circulation:
11,285
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Make time to enjoy a fun-
filled week of activities
Col. Edward C. Rothstein
Acting Garrison Command
Sgt. Maj. Debra McGarity
Public Affairs Officer
Chad T. Jones
Chad.T.Jones.civ@mail.mil After days of watching the Olympics on start at 6 p.m.
Chief, Command Information television, you’re probably thinking it’s time to on McGlachlin
Philip H. Jones get out of the house and enjoy a few outdoor Parade Field,
Philip.H.Jones.civ@mail.mil activities. where will we
Assistant Editor & Senior Writer Hold on to that thought. Over the next will have police
Rona S. Hirsch week, there will be several activities on post demonstra-
Staff Writer Lisa R. Rhodes that I’m sure you do not want to miss. tions, a police
Staff Writer Brandon Bieltz helicopter land-
Design Coordinator Timothy Davis Summer Concert Series ing, inflatables,
Supple­mental photography provided This weekend marks the opening of the laser tag, rock
by Patuxent Publishing Co. United States Army Field Band’s annual wall climbing,
Summer Concert Series at Constitution Park. child identifi- COL. Edward c.
Advertising Over the next four weeks, each Saturday cation services Rothstein
Garrison Commander
General Inquiries 410-332-6300 beginning at 7 p.m., a free performance will and a host of
Allison Thompson be presented. other activities designed to promote crime
410-332-6850 Allison.Thompson@baltsun.com On Saturday, The Concert Band and Sol- prevention, safety and neighborhood cama-
Michele Griesbauer diers’ Chorus will present symphonic and raderie.
410-332-6381 Michele.Griesbauer@baltsun.com choral selections. The 65-member instrumental There also will be free hot dogs, cotton
ensemble is joined by the 29-member Soldiers’ candy and funnel cakes.
If you would like information about receiving Soundoff! on Fort Meade or are Chorus and will perform Broadway show This year’s event also features a dog trick
experiencing distribution issues, call 877-886-1206 or e-mail TP@baltsun.com. tunes, opera, Americana and classical works. contest. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., contestants
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday through
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. So bring your lawn chairs or blankets and are invited to work with their dogs to perform
get ready to enjoy the musical ambassadors of their best trick or a variety of tricks.
Printed by offset method of reproduction as a civilian enterprise in the interest of the the Army. I hope to see many of you there. The Each contestant will have three minutes to
personnel at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, by the Patuxent Publishing Co., a subsidiary concerts are also open to the public, so please perform. To participate, each contestant must
of The Baltimore Sun Media Group, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278, every Thursday invite a friend. register at the Pet Care Center tent from 6 to
except the last Thursday of the year in conjunction with the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office. 6:30 p.m.
Requests for publication must reach the Public Affairs Office no later than Friday before the National Night Out A panel of three judges will score the overall
desired publication date. Mailing address: Post Public Affairs Office, Soundoff! IMME-MEA-PA,
Bldg. 4409, Fort Meade, MD 20755-5025. Telephone: 301-677-1361; DSN: 622-1361. Tuesday’s National Night Out is a great best trick and announce the winners at the
opportunity for Fort Meade to promote neigh- conclusion of the event. For more information,
Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage borhood spirit and build partnerships with the call the Pet Care Center at 301-677-4059.
without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, handicap or sex of purchaser, garrison’s Directorate of Emergency Services.
user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser
National Night Out was started in 1984 by Meade’s Got Talent!
will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source.
the National Association of Town Watch, a We’ve all heard of “American Idol,” “Amer-
Printed by Patuxent Publishing Co., a private firm, in no way connected with the Department nonprofit crime-prevention organization. ica’s Got Talent” and a number of other
of the Army. Opinions expressed by the publisher and writers herein are their own and are The original idea behind National Night reality programs that feature singers, dancers,
not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. The appearance Out was to create an event that would heighten magicians and other performers of all ages
of advertisers in the publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of awareness and strengthen community partici- competing for a top prize and the chance to
the Army of the products or services advertised.
pation in local anticrime efforts. be discovered by a major talent scout.
The first National Night Out featured 400 Next Wednesday, Fort Meade will host its
communities in 23 states, approximately 2.5 own talent show auditions from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
www.ftmeade.army.mil million Americans. And since this first event, at McGill Training Center.
National Night Out has continued to grow in The event, which is sponsored by the Direc-
You can also keep track of Fort Meade on Twitter at twitter.com/ftmeademd popularity across the country. torate of Family and Morale, Welfare and
and view the Fort Meade Live Blog at ftmeade.armylive.dodlive.mil. Event organizers expect more than 15,000 Recreation, is an opportunity to showcase the
communities across the country and more talents of the Fort Meade community.
than 37 million people to take part in block In addition to the tryouts, open auditions
parties, cookouts, parades, safety fairs, visits also will be held Aug. 13 and 15 from 12:30 to
Co n t e n t s from police and fire officials, and rallies and
meetings.
2 p.m. The event is open to all ages. Finalists
will compete in a show in September.
The Fort Meade National Night Out is Fort Meade’s Got Talent is a great way
News.............................. 3 Sports................................... 16 hosted by the DES and Picerne Military to showcase the tremendous talent we have
Housing. within our post community. I’m look forward
Trouble Ticket................ 4 Movies.................................. 19 Beginning at 5 p.m., I will participate in to the fall show.
an hourlong parade of emergency vehicles Let’s continue to make good decisions this
Community.................. 14 Classified.............................. 20 throughout residential neighborhoods. summer. Stay focused on safety.
Rain or shine, our National Night Out will Have a great week!
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3. News
Resiliency promoted through services, support
By Lisa R. Rhodes Behavioral Health and Occupational Health the most knowledgeable experts on resiliency duty service members. Family members are
Staff Writer divisions; the Army Substance Abuse Pro- training in the country. referred to mental health professionals in the
The Army defines resiliency as the ability to gram; Army Community Service; the Office Casey’s directive was issued in response to civilian sector.
grow and thrive in the face of challenges and of the Staff Judge Advocate; the Religious the Army’s concerns about the rising suicides, Service members diagnosed with post-trau-
bounce back from adversity. Services Office; the Installation Safety Office; alcohol and drug abuse, and mental health matic stress disorder can participate in a PTSD
To help service members and their families the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office; and the problems among Soldiers. therapeutic group every Tuesday from 9 to
gain the knowledge and skills to be resilient, Fort Meade Alliance. The result is Comprehensive Soldier Fit- 10:30 a.m. in Kimbrough’s Behavioral Health
the installation is developing a resiliency cam- The organizations are working to develop ness, a program that uses individual assess- building.
pus and center. a mission statement for the campus and will ments, tailored virtual training, classroom It is preferred that service members who par-
The project is under the direction of Fort establish parameters for its services. training and embedded resilience experts to ticipate in the group be engaged in individual
Meade’s Community Health Promotion Deon Viergutz, president of the Fort Meade build the resilience and enhance the perfor- therapy and commit to a 12-week session, using
Council with the support of Garrison Com- Alliance, said the alliance’s support of the resil- mance of every Soldier, family member and an evidence-based group therapy model.
mander Col. Edward C. Rothstein, who is iency campus and center is part of its primary Department of the Army civilian. In September, a support group for family
chair of the council. mission. CSF focuses on promoting resiliency in members of service members with PTSD will
“As we are faced with constant life changes, “The potential for a new resiliency center at five areas: physical, emotional, social, family resume.
crises and uncertainties in life, we can emerge the post is both necessary and critical to serve and spiritual. For more information, call 301-677-8895.
resilient,” said Cmdr. Marivic Fields, direc- our military community,” Viergutz said. “We Some Army installations around the coun- • Religious Services Office
tor of Behavior Health Patient Management have begun, in earnest, the efforts to develop try have developed resiliency campuses or The installation’s five chaplains provide con-
who is a licensed social worker at Kimbrough a clear understanding of the requirements centers to promote the concept and provide fidential counseling for the Fort Meade com-
Ambulatory Care Center and the council’s such a facility needs, as well as raising funds hands-on training and support to Soldiers and munity and lead religious services throughout
interim health promotion officer. “We are able for the effort.” their families. the week for nine distinctive faiths.
to adapt quickly, become flexible and thrive in In May, four members of the Resiliency Although Fort Meade’s resiliency campus Chaplaincy activities also include religious
constant change.” Working Group visited the new resiliency and center are being developed, the installation education, Bible studies and various women’s
Four working groups comprise the council: campus at Fort Carson, Colo., to learn about provides a full range of services and supports and men’s groups.
the Installation Prevention Team, Physical its operation firsthand. for military personnel and their families to The Family Life Ministry Center at Argonne
Resiliency, Family Resiliency and Spiritual The Army began a concerted effort to pro- promote resilience. They include: Hills Chapel Center provides individual, cou-
Resiliency. mote resiliency four years ago, when former • Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center ples and youth counseling by appointment.
The council’s Resiliency Working Group Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. The Behavioral Health division provides Under the direction of Chaplain (Maj.) Mark
includes representatives from Kimbrough’s directed Brig. Gen. Rhonda Cornum to find confidential, individual counseling for active- Jacobs, chaplains and chaplain interns provide
services.
Walk-ins will be accepted in September. To
schedule an appointment, call 301-677-3784.
• Army Community Service
The installation provides a wide range of
support groups for service members and their
families, ranging from a support group for sin-
gle parents and expectant fathers to a support
group for families dealing with deployment at
the Community Readiness Center.
The Fleet Family Support Center offers
classes in stress and anger management, effec-
tive communication, time management and
personal finances at the Community Readi-
ness Center as well.
For more information, call ACS at 301-
677-5590.
Fields cited studies showing that being part
of a support group fosters a sense of commu-
nity, particularly in the military.
“A sense of community is one of the keys
in preventing suicide,” she said.
Chaplain (Maj.) Boguslaw Augustyn, the
installation’s Catholic priest, said in building
resiliency, it is important for people to be
happy birthday acs! proactive, rather than just reacting to life’s
photo by wallace turner
changing circumstances.
Doris Tyler (center), director of Army Community Service, and ACS youth volunteers Voya Coleman (left) and “You must think about how you can help
Victoria Smalling (right), join ACS staff as they cut the cake to celebrate the organization’s 47th birthday on yourself,” Augustyn said. “If we don’t, we’re
July 25 at the Lanes. ACS staff and members of the Fort Meade community enjoyed free bowling and refresh- really not grasping the concept of resiliency. ...
ments during the party. We must teach people to be ready to overcome
issues and problems.”
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Public Notice Community
The U.S. Army has prepared an Environmental Assessment that considers the
proposed implementation of the Privatization of Army Lodging program at Fort
Crime Watch
Meade. Compiled by the Fort Meade Directorate of Emergency Services
The proposed action would convey existing government-owned lodging facilities,
July 23, Larceny of private tended, were taken from the
one of which is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and lease an property: Units were dispatched lounge.
undeveloped 15.5-acre parcel for the construction of a new 275-room hotel to a in reference to a larceny of
private-sector development company. prescription medication. The July 28, Larceny of nonappro-
victim stated that person(s) priated funds: AAFES security
Implementation of the proposed action is not expected to result in significant unknown removed a bottle of observed two employees cir-
environmental impacts. Therefore, preparation of an environmental impact state- Oxycontin containing 12 pills cumventing sales at the flower
from a rack in the kitchen of
ment is not required in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. a residence.
shop, and putting the funds into
their pockets instead of properly plac-
In accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, ing and accounting for the funds in
this 30-day comment period also will serve as the public’s opportunity to review July 27, Larceny of government prop- the cash register.
erty: The Directorate of Emergen-
and comment on any effects this undertaking may have on Fort Meade historic cy Services was notified of a theft July 30, Larceny of government prop-
properties that are on, or considered to be, eligible for the National Register of of property at the construction site erty: Unknown person(s) by unknown
at Zimborski Avenue and the golf
Historic Places. course. An investigation revealed two
means removed an infrared thermom-
eter from a U.S. Army Dental Activity
Copies of the EA and draft Finding of No Significant Impact are available for metal gray gate poles, 11 feet long by 8 clinic.
review and comment online at ftmeade.army.mil and at Fort Meade’s Medal of inches in diameter, were removed.
Honor Memorial Library and West County Area Library in Odenton. July 27, Larceny of government prop-
July 30, Larceny of private property:
Comments on the EA and draft FNSI should be submitted to Suzanne Teague, Unknown person(s) by unknown
erty: The Directorate of Emergency means removed four Xbox 360 games
Directorate of Public Works, Environmental Division, 2212 Chisholm Ave., Suite Services was notified of a theft at and two controllers from a barracks
the Lanes. An investigation revealed
5115, Fort Meade, MD 20755, or by email to suzanne.m.teague.civ@mail.mil. two 47-inch Samsung LED televi-
room, which was secured and unat-
tended.
Comments must be received within 30 days. sions, which were unsecured and unat-
Subject to review and consideration of comments submitted by individuals,
On the lookout for theft
organizations or agencies during the comment period, the Army plans to issue
the final FNSI at the conclusion of the comment period and to proceed with the
proposed action.
The Directorate of Emergency Services is actively working to
keep neighborhoods safe.
Families residing on post should remember to ensure that
windows and doors to homes, cars and garages are locked at
Have you noticed an issue on post all times, regardless of time of day.
Trouble
and wondered if anything is being Although the crime rate in military housing is lower than off
done to fix it? Email concerns and post, it is important to remember that Fort Meade is not immune
to crime. To protect your family and belongings, remember to
issues to chad.t.jones.civ@mail. take an active role in deterring crime.
Ticket mil. Each week, Soundoff! will
address issues identified on post
and describe what is being done to
Remain aware of your surroundings and immediately report
any suspicious activity to the Fort Meade Police at 301-677-
6622 or 6623.
solve them.
Issue: Plan: Status:
Chaplain’s Word:
Youth Services Sports Renovate the Youth Services Actual use of fields is
Complex needs renovations Sports Complex expected to be Spring 2013 NO EXPLANATION NECESSARY
“To one who has faith, no explanation is
Demolition and installation
are now being performed;
necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is
McGill Training Center Install a new HVAC
HVAC is inoperative From Aug. 16 to Oct. 1 possible.” — Thomas Aquinas
(except in the ballroom) (estimated), classrooms 1-5
closed during A/C installation
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5. N ews
Happily ever
after … hopefully
Workshop arms couples with tools
that foster long-term relationships
Story and photo by Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer
According to a poll conducted in 2004 ‘Marriage doesn’t come with
by Marriage Partnership Magazine, 23
percent of American couples spend less
an instruction manual. You
than one hour per day together. have to learn as you go.’
Of that one hour, only three minutes
are spent on meaningful conversation. Trisha Fox
If both spouses are working, they Certified marriage counselor
spend less than 12 minutes per day talk-
ing to each other.
Mike and Trisha Fox, certified mar-
riage counselors, shared these statistics “A healthy marriage is when a spouse
with 40 people during a “Learning gives 100 percent to meet the other’s
How To Love Marriage And Relation- needs,” Mike Fox said. Ken Hyland ties a piece of yarn around the wrist of his wife, Shannon Hyland, a
ship Enrichment Workshop” on Friday When spouses satisfy mutual needs, DoD civilian, during the “Learn How To Love: Marriage and Relationship Enrichment
at the Community Readiness Center. there is little danger of either one seek- Workshop,” sponsored by the Family Advocacy Program at Army Community Service
The four-hour workshop was spon- ing to fulfill those needs outside of on Friday. The Hylands and more than 35 other people participated in an interactive
sored by the Family Advocacy Program their marriage, he said. exercise that used yarn to demonstrate how fragile a couple’s marriage can be if it
at Army Community Service and is one A key to understanding a spouse’s is strained by pressures outside of the relationship.
of several ACS programs that foster needs, the Foxes said, is understanding
resilience in military families. the different needs that women and home],” he said. to make a marriage work so we can go
“These type of workshops arm our men have in relationships and how Even so, said Mike Fox, couples can down the right path,” Jessica DeBooy
Soldiers and families with the tools that these differences are not good or bad set aside time together with a date night said.
they need to live vibrant, lifelong rela- — they just are. — time they do not compromise. Ryan DeBooy said the workshop
tionships,” said Celena Flowers, Family In general, a man’s sense of self is But date night should not be a movie, helped him to be more objective in
Advocacy Program manager at ACS. defined through his ability to achieve spending time with the children, going regard to his marriage. He also learned
“Marriage enrichment is something results through success and accom- to church or paying the bills together. how important it is to listen to his
every marriage needs to stay healthy. plishment, said the Foxes. A woman, “If your focus is on the event, it is wife.
All marriages can have the tendency however, defines her identity through not on your spouse,” Mike Fox said. The couple said that although they
to get stale. This course helps mar- her feelings and the quality of her Instead, a date night activity should work together, they don’t spend much
riages flourish, which helps promote relationships. She feels fulfilled through be interactive and fun such as holding quality time together and plan to set
resiliency.” sharing and relating. hands and going for a walk after din- aside time for a date night.
The marriage counselors, who have If spouses can accept and understand ner or on the weekend, or playing a Sgt. Caitlin Icart and Sgt. Nathan
appeared on Fox News and Anderson each other’s innate needs, it is easier to board game. Icart of the Marine Cryptologic Sup-
Cooper’s talk show, used humor and try to fulfill those needs without anger Couples who engage in fun activities port Battalion, Company B, have been
interactive exercises to help couples or resentment, said Mike Fox. together bicker less and are happier, married for two years. The couple has
and singles gain the knowledge and Over time, there is a danger in mar- said Mike Fox. a 1-year-old daughter and is expecting
skills to make a happy and healthy riage for the spouses to co-exist, ful- “If all you do is one night a month, a second child in October.
marriage. filling separate goals and living sepa- do whatever it takes,” he said. “You’re Caitlin Icart said she learned how to
“Marriage doesn’t come with an rate lives. The Foxes said the biggest still dating your spouse.” communicate more effectively and to
instruction manual. You have to learn destroyer of closeness in a marriage is Among the participants were Spc. avoid making your spouse feel he is a
as you go,” said Trisha Fox of Smyrna, “busyness.” Jessica Reyna DeBooy and Spc. Ryan problem that needs to be solved.
Del. “Sometimes we come into mar- Mike Fox cited studies showing that DeBooy, photographers with 55th Sig- Her husband said he learned the
riage with high expectations, but then in a healthy marriage, couples spend a nal Company (Combat Camera) who importance of listening to what your
reality sets in. It’s what happens after minimum of 15 hours per week togeth- have been married for a little more spouse has to say, rather than what you
the wedding.” er interacting with each other through than a month. The newlyweds decided want to hear.
The Foxes said that a successful mar- conversation, recreational companion- to participate in the workshop because “The workshop was very well put
riage takes learning as well as loving ship and sexual intimacy. they did not undergo any marriage together,” he said. “We plan on doing
and that each spouse must be willing “But this doesn’t work in our mod- counseling before they tied the knot. as much as possible to make a healthy
to give fully to the relationship. ern era [with commitments outside the “We wanted to get insight into how marriage.”
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U.S. Army Cyber Command aids national security
By William Garbe “We’re focused on providing a professional tested environment,” Hernandez wrote in ity under the operational control of Army
Army News Service team of elite, trusted, precise, disciplined his submitted testimony. “Everyone must be Cyber Command today, we leverage them
The Army’s top cyberspace warrior told cyber warriors who defend our networks, aware of the cyberspace threats and remain routinely,” Hernandez said. “They bring
Congress that the work of the Army Cyber provide dominant effects in and through vigilant against them.” unbelievable skills to all the mission sets.”
Command adds to national security. cyberspace, enable mission command and The general recognized another mile- With regard to personnel readiness, Her-
Lt. Gen. Rhett Hernandez, command- ensure a decisive global advantage.” stone for ARCYBER: the activation of a nandez said the Army must recruit, develop
ing general of U.S. Army Cyber Com- Hernandez told the subcommittee that dedicated cyber brigade. and retain active-duty and Reserve Soldiers,
mand, 2nd Army, testified before the House the cyber threats to the Army are “real, The 780th Military Intelligence Brigade civilians and contractors in order to meet
Armed Services Committee Subcommittee growing, sophisticated, and evolving,” with stood up on Dec. 1, 2011 at Fort Meade, threats.
on Emerging Threats and Capabilities on threats varying from individuals and hacker and supports the U.S. Cyber Command and “We must continue to recruit, develop
July 25. groups to violent extremist organizations combatant command cyber operations. and retain a skilled professional workforce,”
Hernandez recalled for lawmakers the and nation-states. Looking to the future, Hernandez said he said. “While there’s still plenty to do in
accomplishments of Army Cyber Com- “All pose a danger of increasing their ARCYBER “will integrate cyberspace this new domain, Army Cyber Command
mand, noting that since ARCYBER stood ability to disrupt the networks or [the] criti- operations into 13 joint and Army exer- has made great progress and it remains
up in October 2010, the command “has cal infrastructure we count on to operate cises” this fiscal year, with plans to double focused on providing trained and ready
blocked more than 400,000 attempts by and conduct missions, and advancing their the number in the next year. forces able to conduct cyberspace opera-
individual Internet protocol addresses to techniques to exploit our people and infor- He also said ARCYBER is working to tions.”
gain unauthorized access to Army net- mation,” he said. “Collectively, these threats achieve a Joint Information Environment, Hernandez told the subcommittee that
works.” create a dynamic and dangerous cyberspace a cloud-like computing platform. Army Cyber Command Soldiers appreciate
The general also said that on average, environment.” ARCYBER is also utilizing the resources being cyber warriors.
the command blocks 64 million Internet Hernandez said end-users are the most of the Reserve and Guard components. “They’re excited about the opportunity,”
protocol addresses daily. vulnerable link, and called for an increase Hernandez said ARCYBER works closely he said. “They’re excited about what they’re
“Army Cyber Command has made great in basic cyber awareness. with Army National Guard director Lt. a part of, and our charge is to continue to
progress and will continue to remain trained “Every time Army Soldiers and civilians Gen. William Ingram and Army Reserve develop them and continue to keep that
and ready to ensure our forces maintain enter the network, regardless of where they commander Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Talley. excitement because we can’t do it without
our freedom to operate,” Hernandez said. are, they must recognize they’re in a con- “All those units that have cyber capabil- them.”
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Summer Concert
Series begins Saturday
The U.S. Army Field Band • Aug. 18: The Volunteers
Concert Band and Soldiers’ will perform a blend of popular
Chorus will perform Saturday American music, including rock
at 7 p.m. at Constitution Park. ‘n’ roll, pop and country.
The Concert Band’s 65- • Aug. 25: Finale: “1812
member instrumental ensemble Overture,” combined concert
and 29-member Soldiers’ featuring all four performing
Chorus will perform show components
tunes, opera, Americana and In the event of inclement
classical works. weather, the first three concerts
The free concert is the first will be canceled and not
in this year’s annual Summer rescheduled. The final concert
Concert Series presented by the will be performed at McGill
U.S. Army Field Band. Training Center and will feature
• Aug. 11: Jazz Ambassadors a variety of selections from The
will perform a mix of big Volunteers.
file photo
band swing, bebop, Latin, For more information
The U.S. Army Field Band Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus will kick off the 2012 contemporary jazz, jazz or up-to-date inclement
Summer Concert Series on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Constitution Park. The series will
feature three more concerts including the Jazz Ambassadors, The Volunteers and a
standards, Dixieland and weather information, visit
combined performance. patriotic selections. ArmyFieldBand.com
New ‘no parking’ policy near Kimbrough
Kimbrough Public Affairs
In an effort to increase the safety of Soldiers, patients, and staff, the Kim-
brough Ambulatory Care Center leadership has worked closely with Fort Meade
garrison leadership to develop a safe solution to the parking issues around the
clinic.
Parking will no longer be permitted along Llewellyn Avenue and Ernie Pyle
Street in the vicinity of Kimbrough.
“No Parking” signs will be posted, and personnel who continue to park in
these areas will receive a warning for the first two weeks after the posting of
the signs.
Following this initial warning period, tickets will be issued to motorists who
continue to park in these areas.
There are several alternative areas in which to park including along Y Street,
in between the two ball fields on Llewellyn Avenue and on 5th Street near the
corner of Ernie Pyle and 5th streets.
Additional parking will become available in the coming weeks and months
as construction around Kimbrough is completed and parking spaces are once
again accessible.
Public parking on Llewellyn Avenue and Ernie Pyle Street near Kimbrough
Ambulatory Care Center is no longer allowed. Temporary “No Parking” signs
have been installed in the area. Fort Meade Police will issue parking tickets,
enforcing the policy, beginning Aug. 20. photo by marine pvt. coby smith
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8. N ews KID-FRIENDLY
DENTISTRY
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PEDIATRIC
DENTISTRY
smart cents
• Infant Dental
Screening
• Emergency
Appointments
Neale S. Godfrey, chair and CEO • Accepts Tri-Care
of the Children’s Financial Net-
work, Inc., a financial literacy
company in Chester, N.J., speaks
July 18 at School Age Services,
where she presented “Green-
Streets: UnLease The Loot,” a
video gaming application for the
iPod that her organization pro-
duced. The app teaches financial
and environmental conservation
while incorporating science, math,
technology and engineering. God- Near
Fort
frey also spoke about her travels Meade!
around the world and some of the
endangered animals she encoun- Dr. Edwin Zaghi
tered. - Board Certified Pediatric Dentistry;
- American Board Pediatric Dentist;
- Fellow American Academy of
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First Army battalion welcomes new commander
By Capt. Antonia Greene
174th Infantry Brigade
Soldiers of First Army Division
East’s training support unit gathered
to bid farewell to the battalion com-
mander and welcome a new leader
during a change of command cer-
emony held July 17 on McGlachlin
Parade Field.
Lt. Col. Fish assumed command of
3rd Battalion, 3-312th Regiment from
Lt. Col. Mark Towne. The Reserve
training unit is headquartered at Fort
Meade and subordinate to 174th
Infantry Brigade, First Army Divi-
sion East.
“Lieutenant Colonel Towne and
Lieutenant Colonel Fish transition as
3-312th Soldiers are training, certify-
ing, and re-certifying for their wartime
mission,” said Col. Craig Osborne,
commander, 174th Infantry Brigade, at
the ceremony. “Continuing the profes-
sionalization and development of our
trainer mentors is our top priority.”
Fish, the former training and execu-
tive officer of Basic Combat Training,
expressed an appreciation to continue
the Army’s vital training mission.
“Training is about the basics, tak-
ing care of Soldiers and families and
providing quality personnel to admin-
ister the training,” the South Carolina
native said. “My biggest challenge
will be integrating active and Reserve
component leaders and functions, and
building on our lessons learned and
sharing that knowledge and experi-
ence.”
Fish’s wife, Cheri, and family and
friends attended the ceremony in sup-
port of this new command position.
Towne, a 26-year veteran of the
Army Reserve, served two years as
commander of 3rd Battalion, 312th
Regiment.
The Minnesota native credited the
Soldiers in his ranks for his success.
His biggest success, said Towne, was PHOTO COURTESY OF FIRST ARMY DIVISION EAST
developing leaders and continuing to Lt. Col. Mark Towne, outgoing commander for 3rd Battalion, 312th Regiment, passes the battalion colors to Col. Craig Osborne,
improve standards by building upon commander, 174th Infantry Brigade as Lt. Col. Calvin Fish, 3-312th incoming commander, awaits transfer of authority on July 17
Soldiers’ civilian accomplishments. on McGlachlin Parade Field.
“If you are successful in your civil-
ian career, you are more likely to Reserve component units for missions supporting training missions across The battalion is in the midst of its
be successful in your Army career; in support of overseas contingency the brigade, and it is important to annual training rotation at JBMDL.
it’s reciprocal,” he said. “Taking that operations. Many of the Soldiers empower these subordinate leaders,” By the end of annual training, 3-312th
expertise and knowledge and translat- assigned to 3-312th have served or are Towne said. “Hearing good things will have gained more certified combat
ing it into skills on the training lanes currently serving as trainer mentors at about the training our Soldiers pro- lifesavers and Combatives Level-One
is the reward.” Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, vide in the field is a reflection of the certified trainers prepared to train fel-
The battalion’s mission is to prepare N.J. caliber of men and women in this low service members for a variety of
for mobilization to train and assess “Many times, our Soldiers are out command.” missions.
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10. N ews
Farmers march
off stage during
the hourlong
production,
which was
performed twice
on Saturday
afternoon at
McGill Training
Center.
BELOW:
MiCayhla
Robinson, who
plays a fire eater
in the circus,
sits beside other
cast members
including lion
tamer Nilanie
Broadus during a
circus scene.
photos by
nate pesce
GIANT Fun the Beanstalk’
Youths present ‘Jack and
By Rona S. Hirsch Robert Smith, 13, of Odenton, by popular demand after last summer’s
Staff Writer whose father is Sgt. 1st Class Michael presentation of “Robin Hood.”
Farmers, clowns, angels and “won- Patterson, starred as Jack. “They were invited back because
der beans” all took the stage in the About 100 audience members parents wanted them back,” Lom-
Missoula Children’s Theatre produc- attended the first performance, while bardo said.
tion of “Jack and the Beanstalk” on about 150 people came to the second The large cast had just a week to
Saturday afternoon. showing. learn, build and rehearse after audi-
Presented in two performances at The show was produced by the tions on July 23.
McGill Training Center, the free hour- Missoula Children’s Theatre Interna- But there was a waiting list for those
long production featured 56 perform- tional Tour Project in collaboration who wanted to be in the show.
ers in grades one through 12. with Fort Meade’s Schools of Knowl- “There were only so many roles,”
“It went great,” said Elizabeth Lom- edge, Inspiration, Exploration Skills Lombardo said. “We had to cap it
bardo, instructional program specialist Unlimited program. out.”
for Child, Youth and School Services. Missoula provides the costumes, Two assistant directors from Mis-
“The kids did awesome.” props, makeup, and sound and lighting soula ran the Fort Meade produc-
The production featured six leading equipment for all the performances. tion.
roles for older students. The younger The Montana-based traveling the- “They’re great with kids and just do
children were cast in groups. ater company returned to Fort Meade an amazing job,” Lombardo said.
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11. Ayesha Moir (center) is all smiles while performing among a long line of “wonder
beans” during “Jack and The Beanstalk” on Saturday. The show was produced by the
Missoula Children’s Theatre International Tour Project in collaboration with SKIES.
LEFT: Cast members go wild in a scene with Rasheed Moir (center). The production
featured 56 performers in grades one through 12.
Farmer Emma Anderson gets some assistance with her costume from older cast
member Rouke Stevens backstage before the show.
LEFT: Estella Calhoun dances across stage as the Harp character. About 100 audience
members attended the first performance, while about 150 people came to the second
show.
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The deadline for Soundoff! community Day.
“News and Notes” is Friday at noon. All For more information, call 301-677-
submissions are posted at the editor’s dis- 9536.
cretion and may be edited for space and
grammar. Look for additional community EDUCATION
events on the Fort Meade website at www.
ftmeade.army.mil and the Fort Meade
Facebook page at facebook.com/ftmeade. USO back-to-school event
For more information or to submit an
The USO of Metropolitan
announcement, email Philip Jones at philip.
Washington will host the 2012
h.jones.civ@mail.mil or call 301-677-5602.
Operation Back to School event for
military children, ages 5 to 12, residing
NEWS EVENTS in the Washington-Baltimore region on
Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Youth Center, 909 Ernie Pyle St., and at
National Night Out the USO Center at Fort Belvoir, Va., at
The Fort Meade Directorate of 6099 Abbott Road, Bldg. 2115.
Emergency Services and Picerne Military The event is held in partnership with
Housing are partnering to bring the 29th Google, DynCorp International, BAE
annual National Night Out to the post Systems and HP/AMD.
community on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. file photo Military children will receive
on McGlachlin Parade Field, rain or backpacks stuffed with school supplies.
shine.
Beginning at 5 p.m., an hourlong meade’s got talent
Auditions will be conducted Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and Aug.
Activities will include: Math
- calculator hopscotch; history -
parade of emergency vehicles will “Jeopardy”; art - first day of school
travel through Fort Meade’s residential 13 and 15 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at McGill Training Center for the annual photo frame; gym - Interlude dance;
neighborhoods. “Fort Meade’s Got Talent” show. geography - “Map Madness”; reading
The event will feature informational The talent show will be presented Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. and craft: and science - writing with
displays, police demonstrations, a police To register, call 301-677-7552. crystals.
helicopter landing, inflatables, obstacle For more information, call the Fort
course, laser tag, rock wall climbing, face Meade USO at 410-305-0660 or the Fort
painting, raffles and child identification For more information, email theresa. For more information, call Chad Belvoir USO at 703-805-2464.
services. r.strawhecker.civ@mail.mil or call 301- Jones at 301-677-1301.
The Pet Care Center will host a dog 677-7836. Funded legal education
trick contest in honor of Tank Corps Joe’s SNCO Induction program
75th anniversary. Ramadan Iftar Ceremony
Free hot dogs, cotton candy and funnel A Fort Meade/NSA Ramadan Iftar The Office of the Judge Advocate
cakes will be provided at the event. Meade Top III will present the 2012 General is accepting applications for
will be held Aug. 10 at Argonne Hills Air Force SNCO Induction Ceremony on
Chapel Center, 7100 Rockenbach Road. the Army’s Funded Legal Education
Summer Concert Series Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Iftar
Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. at the BWI Hilton Hotel Program.
in Linthicum Heights. Under this program, the Army
The Concert Band and Soldiers’ is a meal to break the day’s fast during Tickets are $45. Child care will be
Ramadan. projects sending up to 25 active-duty
Chorus will perform Saturday at 7 p.m. at available. commissioned officers, in the rank of
Constitution Park. For more information, call Chad For more information, call Master Sgt.
Jones at 301-677-1301. second lieutenant through captain, to
The Concert Band’s 65-member Lazarus Brown at 301-677-0051 or Mas- law school at government expense.
instrumental ensemble and 29-member ter Sgt. Matthew Cook at 443-479-9983. Selected officers will attend law school
Soldiers’ Chorus will perform show tunes, Bagger-licensing hours beginning in the fall of 2013 and will
opera, Americana and classical works.
The free concert is the first in this year’s
Bagger-licensing renewals for the Car seat check remain on active duty while attending
Fort Meade Commissary will be issued The Fort Meade Fire Department and law school.
annual Summer Concert Series presented Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Interested officers should review
by the U.S. Army Field Band. State of Maryland will offer a free car seat
at the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office at check on Aug. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Chapter 14, AR 27-1, the Judge
See Page 8 for the full schedule. 4409 Llewellyn Ave. Advocate General’s Funded Legal
For more information or up-to-date Demps Visitor Control Center parking lot
Those who come to the office outside at the intersection of Route 175 and Reece Education Program, to determine their
inclement weather information, visit of this block of time will be able to leave eligibility.
ArmyFieldBand.com. Road.
their information. Badges will be issued No appointment necessary. Applicants must have two to six years
as time permits. of total active federal service at the time
EFMP presentation To ensure proper fit, bring the vehicle
that legal training begins. Eligibility is
and car seat owner’s manuals and the child
The Exceptional Family Member Islamic prayer room that will be using the seat. governed by statute (10 U.S.C. 2004)
Program will present the program For more information, call 301-677-5577. and is not waivable.
The Islamic prayer room at Argonne To apply, immediately register for
“Tricare, Other Benefits, and Autism Hills Chapel Center on Rockenbach the earliest offering of the Law School
Safety” on Wednesday from 5:30 to 8
p.m. at Army Community Service, 830
Road will be open Mondays to Fridays SJA closure Admission Test. Applicants must send
for Dhuhr prayers during the Muslim The Fort Meade Office of the Staff their request through command channels
Chisholm Ave. holy month of Ramadan.
Registration is required. The event is Judge Advocate, 4217 Roberts Ave., will including the officer’s branch manager
Prayers begin at 1:15 p.m. be closed Aug. 22 for its Organizational at AHRC, with a copy furnished to the
open to service members and civilians.
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• Dollars and Sense: Tuesday, 1 to 3 p.m. The event will feature off-leash play in the
Calling all crafters Topics include: Basic Budgeting, Financial
Goals and Priorities, Saving and Investing,
fun runs, bobbing for hot dogs, paw painting
for dogs, and beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres.
The Officers’ Spouses’ Club will host its 13th Annual Holiday Bazaar on and Managing Your Credit. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the
Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Car Buying: Aug. 9, 1 to 3 p.m. door. Only one dog per person permitted.
Applications are being accepted from regional and local crafters to • Common Sense Parenting, Aug. 10, Tickets can be purchased online at mdspca.
participate in the event. from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. kintera.org/wag. For more information,
Proceeds will go to the OSC Scholarship and Welfare Fund to benefit the • Medical records review: Have your email Tami Gosheff at tgosheff@mdspca.
Fort Meade community. medical records reviewed by Mr. Thornton org or call 410-235-8826, ext. 138, or visit
The fee for a 10-by-8 weekend booth is $75. of AMVETS. Appointment required at mdspca.org.
For more information, email Dawn at fmoschb2012@gmail.com or 301-677-9017. • The Bowie Baysox will sponsor a pregame
visit http://fmoscholidaybazaar.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/ For more information, call 301-677-9017 children’s concert featuring the Rocknoceros
FtMeadeOscHolidayBazaar. or 301-677-9018. on Saturday at 4:15 p.m. before the team takes
on the Trenton Thunder at 6:35 p.m.
FRG fundraising opportunity MFTB courses After the game, a fireworks show will be
Vendors for Fort Meade and National Security Agency family readiness presented. Fans also can meet former play-
Army Community Service and Army ers in the All-American Girls Professional
groups may set up at no charge at the Officers’ Spouses’ Club’s 13th Annual Family Team Building are offering Family
Holiday Bazaar. Baseball League.
Team Building classes at Potomac Place Concert tickets are $12 in advance or $14
The event will be held Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. and Meuse Forest neighborhood centers.
to 2 p.m. the day of the concert and include a general
• “Grow Skills for Military Life,” Level admission seat for the game. Tickets can be
The free event, which is open to the public, will feature regional and local 2, on Aug. 9 and 10, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
artisans, a visit by Santa, food, raffles and entertainment for all ages. ordered by calling 301-464-4865 or online at
• Instructors Course, MFTB instructor baysox.com.
For more information, email Dawn at fmoschb2012@gmail.com or training, Sept. 9 and 10, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30
visit http://fmoscholidaybazaar.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/ • Leisure Travel Services is offering
p.m. monthly bus trips to New York City on
FtMeadeOscHolidayBazaar. Bring a brown bag lunch. Aug. 18 and Sept. 15, with discounts to
Registration is required. Limited child attractions. Bus cost is $55. For more
care is available. information, call 301-677-7354 or visit
Office of the Judge Advocate General, For more information, email meade@ To register or for more information, call
ATTN: DAJA-PT (Ms. Yvonne Caron pwoc.org or visit PWOC on Facebook at ftmeademwr.com.
301-677-5590 or email amber.e.rustad@
- Rm 2B517), 2200 Army Pentagon, facebook.com/PWOCmeade. us.army.mil or pia.s.morales.civ@mail.mil.
Washington, DC 20310, to be received MEETINGS
by Nov. 1. Parenting workshop YOUTH
Submission of the application well in
advance of the deadline is advised. The Scream Free Parenting workshop, • Meade Rod and Gun Club meets the
“Five Truths Every Parent Needs to first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at
For more information, call Fort
Know,” will be held Aug. 21 from 5:30 to Summer reading program Perry’s Restaurant and Odie’s Pub at 1210
Meade Deputy Staff Judge Advocate
Maj. Nate Hummel at 301-677-9023. 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. Children are invited to the Medal of Annapolis Road, Odenton. The next meeting
at Meuse Forest Neighborhood Center. Honor Memorial Library to register for this is tonight in the banquet hall in back of
Join Hal Runkel, author of “Scream the building. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. For
Fall semester event Free Parenting,” to learn about his
year’s “Reading Is So Delicious” summer
reading program that ends Aug. 25. more information, call 410-674-4000.
The University of Maryland Univer- scream-free approach to parenting and The summer reading program • Families Dealing with Deployment
sity College is sponsoring a start-up event principles to help you stay calm and is offering the free performance, meets the first and third Monday of
for the fall semester on Tuesday from 8:30 connected with your children. “Spectacular Science,” presented by every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Army Education Free child care is provided for children Mad Science of Central Maryland Meuse Forest Neighborhood Center.
Center, 8601 Zimborski Ave. registered with Child, Youth and School on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Burba Lake The next meeting is Monday. For more
Advisors will be available to help Services. Cottage. information, call Rikki Ford, Parent
assemble a degree plan. Advance registration is required by For more information, call 301-677-5522. Support coordinator, at 301-677-3617 or
The $50 application fee will be waived calling 301-677-3617 or emailing rikki. email rikki.l.ford.ctr@us.army.mil.
for students who apply at the event. (This l.ford.ctr@us.army.mil. ‘Movie on the Court’ • Fort Meade TOP III Association meets
is not available for Doctor of Manage- the second Wednesday of each month at
ment students.) Career, financial classes Child, Youth and School Services will
sponsor “Movie on the Court,” for grades
3 p.m. at the Courses. The next meeting
For more information, call 301-621- is Wednesday. The association is open
9882. The Fleet and Family Support Center six to eight, on Aug. 10 from 6:30 to 9:30 to all Air Force active-duty and retired
offers free classes at the Community p.m. at the Youth Center basketball court. senior noncommissioned officers. For more
Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave., to
PWOC fall kick-off DoD identification cardholders, including
Lawn chairs are permitted, blankets are
not.
information, call Master Sgt. Jonathan Jacob
at 443-479-0616 or email jajacob@nsa.gov.
Protestant Women of the Chapel’s fall active-duty service members, retirees For more information, call 301-677-1437. • Meade Branch 212 of the Fleet Reserve
kick-off will be Aug. 29 from 9:30 to and their family members, DoD civilian Association meets the second Wednesday
11:30 a.m. at Argonne Chapel Center. employees and contractors. RECREATION of each month at 7 p.m. at VFW Post
This years theme is “Generation Registration is required. 160 on Route 170 in Glen Burnie. The
2 Generation.” Learn what it means • TAP (Transition Assistance Program): next meeting is Wednesday. Active-duty,
to leave a godly legacy for the next Monday through Aug. 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Out About Reserve and retired members of the U.S.
generation. • Anger Management: Tuesday, 9 to 11 Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are
Eight different Bible studies will be a.m. • Maryland SPCA will sponsor a Wine
and Wag Happy Hour on Aug. 11 from 4:30 invited. For more information, call 410-
offered for the fall semester. • Resume Writing: Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 761-7046 or 301-262-6556.
Free child care will be provided. noon to 7:30 p.m. at 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore.
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