Fort Meade SoundOff for May 24, 2012

1. Soundoff!
vol. 64 no. 21 Published in the interest of the Fort Meade community
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May 24, 2012
united they run photo by noah scialom
Service members run through the installation to military cadences during Friday’s Fort Meade Joint Service Run. The theme for the three-mile run was resiliency, focusing
on the five dimensions of strength: physical, emotional, social, family and spiritual. For more, see Pages 14-15.
tradition on the go UPCOMING EVENTS
Asian Pacific Mobile command Today, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Safety, Health & Wellness Expo - The Pavilion
Heritage Month vehicle allows DES to today, 4-6 p.m.: Right Arm Night - Club Meade
work anywhere on post Friday, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.: Country and Top 40 Night - Club Meade
celebrates diversity
Friday-Monday: Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center CLOSED
page 6 page 3 Sunday, 1 p.m.: Fort Meade Appreciation Day - Oriole Park at Camden Yards

2. Commander’s Column
Soundoff!
A time to remember,
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Editorial Staff Guaranteed circulation:
Garrison Commander 11,285
Col. Edward C. Rothstein
a time to keep safe
Garrison Command
Sgt. Maj. Charles E. Smith
Public Affairs Officer
Chad T. Jones
Chad.T.Jones.civ@mail.mil
Chief, Command Information
Philip H. Jones Monday is Memorial Day, the first of our Band will sing
Philip.H.Jones.civ@mail.mil 2012 bookend holidays. the National
Assistant Editor & Senior Writer Memorial Day marks the beginning of sum- Anthem and
Rona S. Hirsch mer. It is a day traditionally filled with picnics “God Bless
Staff Writer Lisa R. Rhodes and barbecues and shared with family and America.”
Staff Writer Brandon Bieltz friends. Nine service
Design Coordinator Timothy Davis It is also a time to honor our fallen Sol- members from
Supple­mental photography provided diers. Fort Meade will
by Patuxent Publishing Co. This week is also the kickoff of Fort Meade’s stand with Ori-
101 Days of Summer Safety Campaign. From oles players on
Advertising Memorial Day through Labor Day, the cam- the field to be
General Inquiries 410-332-6300 paign’s goal is to remind everyone not to lose recognized for COL. Edward c.
Allison Thompson focus on safety this summer. their military Rothstein
410-332-6850 Allison.Thompson@baltsun.com Garrison Commander
Today, the Installation Safety Office will service.
Michele Griesbauer host Safety Awareness/Safety Stand-Down Day I have been invited to throw out the first
410-332-6381 Michele.Griesbauer@baltsun.com at the Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the pitch.
expo, local, state and federal agencies, as well I do enjoy events such as Sunday’s baseball
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as private vendors, will partner to offer you a game. These events celebrate the service of
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday through wide range of safety, health and wellness infor- local military members. They are opportunities
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. mation and services. for the country to show their appreciation for
As we celebrate the start of summer and the efforts our service members put forth every
Printed by offset method of reproduction as a civilian enterprise in the interest of the enjoy our favorite off-duty pastimes, let’s also day to keep our liberties strong.
personnel at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, by the Patuxent Publishing Co., a subsidiary keep in mind that summer is also the time of As we close out this weekend with our
of The Baltimore Sun Media Group, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278, every Thursday
except the last Thursday of the year in conjunction with the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office. the year when most military off-duty mishaps Memorial Day celebrations, I want to leave
Requests for publication must reach the Public Affairs Office no later than Friday before the occur. you with a thought on how you can spend a
desired publication date. Mailing address: Post Public Affairs Office, Soundoff! IMME-MEA-PA, My goal is to help you increase your knowl- moment of your time remembering those who
Bldg. 4409, Fort Meade, MD 20755-5025. Telephone: 301-677-1361; DSN: 622-1361. edge and understanding of the dangers involved gave their lives to protect our freedoms.
with recreational activities, as well as common In accordance with a 2000 congressional
Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage summer tasks. Let’s all do our part and remind resolution, on Monday at 3 p.m. across the
without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, handicap or sex of purchaser,
user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser others to pay attention to risk management nation, people will come together to pause for
will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. during off-duty activities and “think before a moment of silence to informally observe a
they start” summer recreational activities. time of remembrance and respect.
Printed by Patuxent Publishing Co., a private firm, in no way connected with the Department Speaking of summer activities, Sunday is I, along with my family, will attend a wreath
of the Army. Opinions expressed by the publisher and writers herein are their own and are Fort Meade Military Appreciation Day at Ori- laying ceremony at Arlington Cemetery to
not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. The appearance
of advertisers in the publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of
ole Park at Camden Yards. I invite you to join honor our fallen service members of all our
the Army of the products or services advertised. me for the pre-game celebration as the Orioles wars.
welcome the U.S. Army Drill Team, 3rd U.S. But you don’t have to be at Arlington Cem-
Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). etery to be a part of the remembrance. Just take
The pre-game festivities start at 1 p.m. a moment on Monday at 3 p.m. and informally
www.ftmeade.army.mil In addition to the U.S. Army Drill Team, observe, in your own way, the sacrifices made
the Armed Forces Color Guard from the and the lives lost in the name of freedom.
You can also keep track of Fort Meade on Twitter at twitter.com/ftmeademd Military District of Washington will perform, Let’s all have a safe and joyous holiday
and view the Fort Meade Live Blog at ftmeade.armylive.dodlive.mil. and Sgt. Randy Wight of the U.S. Army Field weekend.
Co n t e n t s
Commander’s Open Door
Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein has an open door policy.
All service members, retirees, government employees, family members and community
News.............................. 3 Classified.............................. 24 members age 18 or older are invited to address issues or concerns to the commander directly
by visiting Rothstein’s office on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. at garrison headquarters in Hodges
Trouble Ticket................ 4 Sports................................... 16 Hall, Bldg. 4551, Llewellyn Avenue.
Visitors are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary.
Community.................. 20 Movies.................................. 23 For more information, call 301-677-4844.
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3. News
New mobile command post allows DES to operate on the move
Story and photos by Brandon Bieltz Col. J. Darrell Sides, director of DES.
Staff Writer The DES picked up the approximately
Parked behind the Directorate of $300,000 unit in February after nearly
Emergency Services’ headquarters is a six years of preparation.
white truck resembling a small tractor- Plans for the unit began in 2006
trailer. when the initial designs were drawn. But
With the flick of a few switches, budget shortfalls prevented DES from
the vehicle becomes a fully functioning acquiring the vehicle until the organiza-
operations station complete with camer- tion received the truck’s chassis at no
as, satellites, computers and radios that charge through Army channels.
allows DES officers to work effectively The chassis, which is valued at more
from anywhere. than $100,000, contained the engine,
Nicknamed “The Beast,” the new seats and frame of the mobile unit. After
mobile command post is another tool acquiring the skeleton of the machine,
for the DES, providing a self-containing the vehicle was outfitted with the trailer
communications center that can be set and all the communications equipment
up at any location on the installation for about $200,000.
within 30 minutes. The self-generating law enforcement
“Fort Meade now has a new capability communications center provides officers
that will greatly assist the first respond- with telephone and computer capabili-
ers and garrison leaders in protecting the ties from any location. On the exterior
people that live and work here,” said Lt. of the vehicle are two satellites and a
200-times zoom camera perched on a
30-foot mast.
Satellites allow officers in the vehicle
‘We can operate under all to receive news feeds, which Deputy
Nicknamed “The Beast,” the Directorate of Emergency Services’ new mobile
command post is a self-contained communications center with cameras, satellites,
circumstances. If it’s 100 Chief of Police Byron Frank said can computers and radios.
be helpful because sometimes, news
degrees outside we can helicopters can get better angles of a Gov. Martin O’Malley. from the FBI or the trunk of a supervi-
scene than DES can. The camera allows “The police supervisor was using sor’s vehicle. With the unit, officers can
operate, if it’s 20 below we operators to assess the situation from the 30-foot camera mast to keep an now operate at the scene without having
can operate.’ inside the vehicle with a joystick system
that controls the camera.
overarching view of the entire area to to cope with weather.
include parking lots and observing the “It’s going to give us the capabilities
Byron Frank The camera was useful when the governor’s motorcade,” Sides said. “Had for long-term incidents that we don’t
Deputy Chief of Police mobile command post was set up out- there been any suspicious activity, this have to work in the elements,” Frank
side the Pavilion for the Massing of the eye-in-the-sky would have allowed that said. “We can operate under all circum-
Colors ceremony on May 6 featuring supervisor to guide the patrol officers stances. If it’s 100 degrees outside we can
on the ground to the threat.” operate, if it’s 20 below we can operate.
A spacious interior includes two work It’s just like working in a building.”
stations with telephones, computers and DES plans on using the unit when
radios; a separated conference room; incidents exceed two hours, such as
televisions; heating and air conditioning hostage situations or HAZMAT spills.
systems; and a bathroom. It can also be used as a back-up 911
Since the unit is self-containing and call center.
self-powering, the vehicle can be parked “Should our 911 Dispatch Center be
anywhere and be fully functional with knocked offline, like in a tornado or
the help of its generators. bomb threat, this vehicle would quickly
“As long as we have fuel in the main become our new mobile 911 center,”
fuel tanks, it’ll run,” Frank said. Sides said. “That is a huge capability
Prior to obtaining the unit, officers that we hope we never need, but will
used a converted Federal Emergency potentially save lives should we have to
Management Agency trailer on loan employ the vehicle in that capacity.”
The inside of the mobile command unit
features two work stations complete
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4. N ews
Social Security benefits for AER campaign
wounded warriors, survivors surpasses
$80,000 goal
By Wendy Poulson
Social Security manager, Glen Burnie The Fort Meade Army Emergency
It’s an American tradition to pay tribute to the men and
women of the U.S. Armed Forces each Memorial Day, Relief campaign has collected
especially honoring those who have made the ultimate $100,023 as of Monday, 125
sacrifice while serving our country. percent of its $80,000 goal.
If you are a service member who was wounded and
needs to apply for disability benefits, it’s important to
know that you will receive expedited processing.
Social Security’s Wounded Warriors Initiative is for
service members who become disabled while on active
duty on or after Oct. 1, 2001, regardless of where the Chaplain’s Word
disability occurs.
Depending on the situation, some family members of ECHOES
military personnel, including dependent children and,
in some cases, spouses, may be able to receive benefits.
Learn more about it at www.socialsecurity.gov/wounded- “Kind words can be short and easy to speak,
warriors. but their echoes are truly endless.”
May is National Military Appreciation Month.
To learn more about the Social Security benefits for those who have served in the military,
read the publication, Military Service and Social Security. — Mother Teresa
It is available online at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10017.html.
To request that a free copy be mailed to your home, email OPI.Net.Post@ssa.gov or call 1-
800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
Memorial Day is also a good time to remind families of fallen military heroes that we may
be able to pay Social Security survivors benefits. If the person you depended on for income Community
Crime Watch
has died, you should apply for survivors benefits. Learn more about Social Security survivors
benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/pgm/survivors.htm.
The men and women of the armed forces serve us each and every day. At Social Security,
we’re here to serve them. Compiled by the Fort Meade Directorate of Emergency Services
May 8, Shoplifting: Exchange from a cargo trailer parked in
security observed, via cameras, the RV parking lot. The bolts
Have you noticed an issue on post the subject take a watch from a and lock were cut and also
display and proceed beyond the missing.
Trouble
and wondered if anything is being point of sale without rendering
done to fix it? Email concerns and payment. May 17, Larceny of private
issues to chad.t.jones.civ@mail. property: Unknown person(s)
Ticket
May 12, Larceny of private by unknown means stole a debit
mil. Each week, Soundoff! will property: The spare tire was missing card from a barracks room.
address issues identified on post
and describe what is being done to
solve them.
On the lookout for theft
Issue: Plan: Status: The Directorate of Emergency Services is actively working to
keep neighborhoods safe.
Families residing on post should remember to ensure that
Youth Services Sports Renovate the Youth Services Actual use of fields is windows and doors to homes, cars and garages are locked at
Complex needs renovations Sports Complex expected to be this fall all times, regardless of time of day.
after the grass matures Although the crime rate in military housing is lower than off
post, it is important to remember that Fort Meade is not immune
to crime. To protect your family and belongings, remember to
The jogging trail around the Find an alternate route A redesigned trail opened take an active role in deterring crime.
golf course closed May 1 for the trail May 1; visit go.usa.gov/pxq Remain aware of your surroundings and immediately report
for the route map any suspicious activity to the Fort Meade Police at 301-677-
6622 or 6623.
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5. N ews
Asian Pacific Heritage Month celebrates diversity
By Rona S. Hirsch
Staff Writer
An oversized lion dances up the long
aisle to a steady, pounding drumbeat,
alternately rolling on the floor and stand-
ing tall as it roars silently.
A barefoot Polynesian dancer in native
costume is joined in a Haka warrior
dance by three service members instruct-
ed to squat and grunt.
The leader of an Asian American
empowerment organization discusses the
pitfalls of painting an entire people as a
“model minority.”
Not your typical morning at McGill
Training Center. But this was the instal- ‘This is a great country,
lation’s Asian Pacific American Heritage
Month observance, when provocative where we would do
speakers and dazzling cultural perfor-
mances took center stage.
whatever we can to
The annual event was hosted May 17 contribute.’
by Navy Information Operations Com-
mand Maryland. This year’s theme is PHOTOS BY Brian Krista Rosetta Lai, executive director
“Striving For Excellence in Leadership, Asian American LEAD
Members of the Wong People perform a lion dance as other group members pound
Diversity and Inclusion.”
on a drum and gong and clang cymbals during the Asian Pacific American Heritage
The keynote speaker was Rosetta Lai,
Month observance on May 17 at McGill Training Center. In addition to cultural dances,
executive director of Asian American
the annual event featured a presentation by Rosetta Lai, executive director of Asian
Leadership, Empowerment and Devel- performers in island clothing began to
American Leadership, Empowerment and Development for Youth and Families.
opment for Youth and Families, which dance.
provides services to help immigrants “We had no cotton, gold, silver,” Allen
from low-income Asian families in Wash- Americans to America and around the But “racial scapegoating,” said Lai, said. “We had to supply our resources
ington, D.C., Montgomery County and world,” said Navy Chief Petty Officer led to the death of Vincent Chen in for our clothing and our jewelry — dried
Fairfax County, Va. Kevin Tyson, senior enlisted leader for 1982 by two Detroit auto workers who strips of wood, mother-of-pearl shells,
The 90-minute event featured three the Center for Language and Area Stud- thought he was Japanese and took away feathers from sea birds, flowers and
dance troupes, cultural displays, samples ies attached to NIOC Maryland, who their jobs. coconuts.”
of Asian and Filipino foods, and the emceed. “That made me think, ‘What is my Allen said that in ancient Hawaiian
singing of the National Anthem by five At the start of her talk, Lai took the role here?’ ” Lai said. “We are painted as culture, men performed the dances —
members of the NIOC choir. mic in hand and walked toward the audi- the ‘model minority,’ a myth that could specifically for kings. “All of our history
“It was just fabulous,” said Persepho- ence. “This is a great country, where we lead to a policy of benign neglect of pro- was taught, through hands, in sign lan-
nie Powell of Severn who attended with would do whatever we can to contrib- grams and services for Asian American guage,” he said.
her husband, retired Lt. Col. Isadore ute,” said Lai, who immigrated in 1965 students who do not fit this stereotype.” After the warrior dance, women in tea-
Powell. “It was very informative and the as a student. In his remarks, Navy Capt. T. J. White, leaf skirts danced the hula as a ukulele
food was excellent. All the celebrations The former educator served as presi- commander of NIOC, spoke of the unity softly played on the loudspeaker.
this year were outstanding.” dent of the Organization of Chinese among the diverse members of the mili- The final performance by the Maryland
The event was the latest cultural obser- Americans, Chicago chapter in the 1980s tary. “I look out into the audience and Bayanihan/Kaibigan featured two women
vance sponsored by the garrison and and was the national president of the I see uniformed people who have taken in Polynesian costume who danced intri-
Equal Opportunity Office. “I learn some- Organization of Chinese American an oath. ...,” he said. “The best feature cate steps over wooden poles.
thing new every time,” NIOC Petty Offi- Women from 2003 to 2008. of the Department of Defense is that we After the presentation, audience mem-
cer 1st Class Kim Hanscom said. Lai spoke about the discrimination do it together, we do it as one. That is a bers lined up alongside tables decorated
Attendees were greeted with calypso faced by Asian Americans including the great leveler and the foundation of our with colorful fans and baskets of fortune
music and a display featuring posters of forced relocation of Japanese Americans opportunities for success. ... Our chal- cookies to sample chicken satay, samosa
Thailand and the Great Wall of China, on the West Coast during World War lenge is to make our nation better today and crab meat-cheese wontons catered
Japanese umbrellas, figurines, silk cloth II. than yesterday.” by Burma Road Restaurant in Gaith-
and colorful traditional clothing. She also highlighted the achievements Entertainment was provided by the ersburg.
Asian Pacific Heritage Month cel- of Asian Americans in politics, the sci- Wong People, who performed the lion 1st Sgt. Tanisha Aiken, branch chief
ebrates the culture, traditions and history ences, medicine and the arts, citing such dance, Hawaiian Entertainment of Balti- of the NCO Academy, dined with Com-
of Asian Americans and Pacific islanders notables as cellist Yo-Yo Ma, author Amy more and the Maryland Bayanihan/Kai- mand Sgt. Maj. Tyronne Smoot, who was
of the United States. Tan, architects I.M. Pie and Maya Lin, bigan Community and Friends. visiting from Fort Gordon, Ga.
“We commemorate their struggles, cel- Olympian skater Michelle Kwan, former After greeting the audience with a “I wanted to show him how Fort
ebrate centuries of progress and reaffirm Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke, boisterous “Aloha!” Hawaiian Entertain- Meade does it,” Aiken said. “I had fun
our steadfast commitment to the achieve- California Rep. Judy Chu and Secretary ment owner Paki Allen explained the and I learned some things. It was very
ments and contributions of Asian Pacific of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki. origins of Hawaiian dress and dance as entertaining.”
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6. N ews
Officers’ Spouses’ Club presents annual scholarships
By Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer
The Officers’ Spouses’ Club awarded five
graduating high school seniors, one college
student and a military spouse a total of more
than $5,000 in scholarships at the organiza-
tion’s annual Scholarship Award Ceremony
on May 15.
The informal two-hour gathering was held
at the home of Garrison Commander Col.
Edward C. Rothstein and his wife, Audrey,
an advisor to the club.
Scholarships were presented by Col. Roth-
stein; Patricia Hagerty, chairperson of the
OSC scholarship committee; and Navy Rear
Adm. William Leigher, director of the Navy
staff’s Warfare Integration for Information
Dominance at the Pentagon.
The club awarded the Etta Baker Memori-
al Scholarship for High School Seniors; Merit
Scholarship for Continued Learning; JROTC
Scholarship for High School Seniors; and the
OSC Military Spouse Scholarship.
For at least three decades, the OSC has
awarded scholarships to high school and col-
lege students that, in addition to academics,
consider involvement in school activities and
community service.
Proceeds from OSC events such as last
month’s Old Joe Golf Tournament and the
MerryMart Craft Fair in November 2011, as
photo by brian krista
well as other fundraisers throughout the year,
provide funds for the scholarships. Navy Rear Adm. William Leigher, director of the Navy staff’s Warfare Integration for Information Dominance at the Pentagon, and
Depending on the scholarship, applicants Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein congratulate Annalisa Irby and Kinza Shah, graduating seniors at Meade High
were required to have either a minimum 2.5 or School, and Roger Isom Jr., a graduating senior at Broadneck High School in Annapolis, all winners of the Officers’ Spouses’
3.0 grade point average and submit a 500- to Club’s Etta Baker Scholarship.
600-word essay about their educational and
career goals. “It’s really great that people are helping Isom, who resides at the Naval Academy commander of the 704th MI Brigade, will
“We’re all very proud of every one of me,” said Irby, 18, who was awarded a $2,000 in Annapolis where his father, Capt. Roger use his $500 scholarship to study physics or
them,” Hagerty said of the winners. “They’re scholarship from the OSC. “It was a good Isom Sr., serves as chief diversity officer, business at Towson University.
all unique.” surprise.” received a $750 scholarship. “I’m very happy. I’m very honored to win,”
In his remarks to the students, Roth- Class valedictorian, Irby also received a He plans to study exercise science and said Chapman, 18, who resides in Crofton.
stein praised them for their hard work while $2,000 matching scholarship from the Armed Spanish at McDaniel University in West- Tyler Gness, a graduating senior at Annap-
cautioning them “not to take yourself too Forces Communications Electronics Associa- minster. olis High School enrolled in the Navy Junior
seriously” as they pursue their educational tion, an international organization dedicated “I’m excited; I can’t stop smiling,” the 18- Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, was the
goals. to supporting professionals in the fields of year-old said. “It’s a good feeling to know recipient of the $500 JROTC Scholarship.
“Try to take the balance in all you’re doing information technology, communications and your hard work has paid off.” Son of retired Lt. Cmdr. Peter Gness, he
and enjoy it,” he said. electronics for the defense, homeland security Recipients of the Merit Scholarship were will attend Ohio State University with plans
Before the ceremony, students and parents and intelligence communities. Thomas Chapman, a graduating senior at to study Arabic.
chatted over hors d’oeuvres and later ate a Irby, whose father is Chief Warrant Officer South River High School in East Edgewa- “I’m very happy,” the 18-year-old said. “It
celebratory cake. 3 Jonathan Irby, 741th Military Intelligence ter; Emily Moesner, a graduating senior at is definitely going to help.”
“This is so exciting to have a room full of Battalion, resides in Potomac Place and will Archbishop Spaulding High School in Severn Taylor Smith, recipient of the $500 Mil-
students,” said Michele Hausman, outgoing attend Arizona State University with a major who was unable to attend the ceremony; and itary Spouse Scholarship, will pursue an
OSC president, of the event. “We’re all so in biology and animal behavior. Shah’s older sister, Sabrina, a junior at the associate degree in nursing at Anne Arundel
proud of all of you.” Shah, whose father is Sgt. 1st Class Abid University of Maryland Baltimore County. Community College.
Annalisa Irby and Kinza Shah, two Shah, 20th Support Command at Aberdeen “I feel so grateful, I’m just excited,” said Smith resides in Potomac Place with her
graduating seniors at Meade High School, Proving Ground, resides in Meuse Forest. Shah, 21, a psychology and media/com- husband, Pfc. Colton Smith, a radiology
and Roger Isom Jr., a graduating senior at “I feel really grateful,” said the 17-year-old munications major. “This is really going to specialist at Kimbrough Ambulatory Care
Broadneck High School in Annapolis, were who was awarded a $1,250 scholarship and push and motivate me to continue to study Center, and their 3-week-old son Memphis.
the recipients of the Etta Baker Memorial plans to study speech therapy at Towson in graduate school.” “I’m very honored,” she said. “It’s amaz-
Scholarship. University. Chapman, son of Col. Karen Gibson, ing.”
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7. N ews
Exchange works to
keep gas prices low
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and competitive with the local community. emergency brake on shoppers used to the
Specifically, the Express conducts daily tax-free benefit that the Exchange provides
surveys of at least five locations selling fuel, on almost everything, except gas.
deemed by the local general manager to be But the Exchange, and by extension its
the competition. Pump prices are then set customers, is required to pay federal tax
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“Because market-based pricing is not Accordingly, Exchange pump prices
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2012 Volvo XC60 3.2 FWD General Manager Jonathan Bright. “In
fact, even though the Express charges sales
applicable fees, are included in the price and
paid to the appropriate taxing authority.
tax on gasoline, the surveys can result in “Gas pricing is a very complex issue,
prices that are actually even below cost.” impacted by world markets, political and
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8. N ews
Dance to the Music
GREAT RATES SKIES Unlimited performers
For All Military Members keep step at spring recital
By Lisa R. Rhodes for the girls and the audience,” Lombardo
Staff Writer said. “There were a lot of different genera-
A tribute to the music of six decades was tions in the audience and we wanted to offer
the theme of this year’s spring recital for something the whole family could enjoy.”
Child, Youth and School Services’ SKIES The two-hour program opened with a
Unlimited program. dance routine to the children’s song “Itsy
The “Dance Through The Decades” Bitsy Spider” and led into several renditions
recital on May 19 at Meade High School of Elvis Presley hits from “Don’t Be Cruel”
featured more than 145 girls, ages 3 to 16, to “Jailhouse Rock.”
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9. N ews
Child Development Center III, has par-
ticipated in SKIES Unlimited for about a
year.
“[SKIES] is a good way to introduce
her to sports and activities at a young age,”
Zachary said. “I think she did an excellent
job. She’s doing pretty well. I’m surprised
— she’s not crying.”
The event ended with two cheerleading
routines and an all-cast dance routine to
“Last Dance,” a disco hit from the 1980s
by the late Donna Summer.
Sgt. 1st Class William Waddell, 741st
Military Intelligence Battalion, was among
the many fathers who brought a bouquet of
flowers for their daughters.
Waddell presented yellow roses to his
4-year-old daughter Madeleina and her
peers.
“I think she did really great,” the Patriot
Ridge resident said. “She practiced really
hard for this. The flowers are for her and
all the little girls.”
Young dancers perform classic ballet in
Claudia Hatch, wife of retired Sgt. 1st the annual spring recital for Child, Youth
Class Richard Hatch, applies lipstick to and School Services’ SKIES Unlimited
her daughter Bianca before the 4-year- program on May 16 at Meade High School.
old’s performance. More than 145 girls ages 3 to 16 danced
to music spanning six decades before an
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10. C over S tory
Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein speaks to the estimated 2,400 service
members, civilians and family members who participated in Friday’s Fort Meade Joint
Service Run through the installation.
RIGHT: Service members run through the installation to military cadences during
Friday’s Fort Meade Joint Service Run. The theme for the three-mile run was
resiliency, focusing on the Army’s Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program’s five
dimensions of strength.
Sign of unity
Joint Service Run focuses on resiliency, health, unity
By Brandon Bieltz emotional, social, family and spiritual. civilians stood in a horseshoe formation The installation sponsors joint service
Staff Writer “The joint service run is a great way around the gazebo where Klein, Rothstein runs twice a year to build unity among
As the sun rose Friday over Fort to demonstrate physical, social and even and Smith addressed the group. service members of all branches, families
Meade, civilians and service members family dimensions of strength during this Rothstein asked the runners to take a and civilians working at Fort Meade,
from all branches of the military stood in rousing, postwide event,” Smith said. moment for self-actualization to realize Smith said. Several of the runners said
formation, spanning most of McGlachlin Runners were in formation by 6:30 what is important to them — aspects of they enjoyed seeing the various branches
Parade Field. a.m. for Reveille and an invocation from life that keep people healthy and resil- participating together in the event.
The estimated 2,400 participants were Garrison Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Sid Taylor. ient. “I thought it brought a good unity
eager to begin the biannual Fort Meade After a brief welcome from Smith, they “What I’m going to share with you is between the post,” said Pfc. Cesar Isaza
Joint Service Run through the installa- marched off the parade field and onto you have to stay healthy and keep bal- of the 781st Military Intelligence Battal-
tion. Runners were led by Navy Rear English Avenue, picking up speed near ancing your lives and your careers,” he ion. “It was good seeing all the services
Adm. Margaret DeLuca Klein, chief of Llewelyn Avenue. said. “You are the finest that our country get together. ... You don’t see it often
staff of Cyber Command; Navy Vice The military cadences of the 30 units has. Keeping you resilient, keeping you when all the services are together like this
Adm. Michael Rogers, commander of the could be heard from a distance, as ser- healthy is what this is all about.” and everybody is motivated.”
10th Fleet and Fleet Cyber Command; vice members and civilians sped through While the three-mile run was an obvi- Air Force Tech Sgt. Gerry Volcy of the
Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. the installation behind a pace-setting fire ous sign of the physical dimension of 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Recon-
Rothstein; and Garrison Command Sgt. truck. strength, Klein said another aspect was naissance Wing agreed.
Maj. Charles E. Smith. Runners began to arrive back to evident throughout the event — social. “I think it’s great to showcase our unity,”
The theme of the three-mile run was McGlachlin Parade Field around 7:10 “There were people singing Jodies [PT he said. “Although we wear different uni-
resiliency, with the focus on the Army’s a.m., returning to their formations in cadences], there were people telling jokes,” forms, the first two letters are always US.
Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program’s front of the gazebo. Once all units com- she said. “There was more than just the … We are definitely united even though
five dimensions of strength: physical, pleted the run, service members and physical dimension.” we wear different uniforms.”
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11. photos by
noah scialom
TOP: Service members, families and civilians march off McGlachlin Parade Field to
begin the run that ended about 40 minutes later.
ABOVE: Command Sgt. Maj. Larry Lipsey of U.S. Army Medical Department bows his
head in prayer during Garrison Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Sid Taylor’s invocation at McGlachlin
Parade Field to open Friday’s early-morning run.
LEFT: Airmen from the 32nd Intelligence Squadron stand ready on McGlachlin Parade
Field before the Fort Meade Joint Service Run that included 30 units on post.
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PATRIOT PRIDE
10K AND RELAY
RESULTS
Men
• Michael Wahlgren, 38:50.7
• Mark Jones, 39:30.9
Women
• Bridget Holt, 38:52.5
• Sarah Fisher, 46:10.2
Relay winners
• 29 and under (coed)
Daniel Schott and Rachel Schott, 57:28
• 30 to 49 (male)
Erik Gibbs and Patrick Helmick, 35.13
• 30 to 49 (coed)
Michael Crockett and Michala Crockett,
56:45
• 50 to 69 (coed)
Owen Chappell and Karrie Chappell,
59.20
• 70 to 89 (male)
Keith Sharron and Martin Hoagland,
50:21
• 70 to 89 (coed)
Zouhair Makhfi and Rachel Makhfi,
46:49
• 70 to 89 (female)
Sabrina Flynn and Laura Gruber, 1:06.48 Photo by U.S. Marine Pvt. Cody Smith
Runners come down the final stretch of the Patriot Pride 10K and Relay at Murphy Field House on Saturday
Age groups were determined by the morning. Participants competed individually or on a team, with each member running one half of the course.
combined age of both runners. The third race in the annual Run Series drew 170 runners.
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Paddle sports help injured service members heal
By Brandon Bieltz
Staff Writer
Watching him in the water, the only
noticeable feature of Ryan Major’s kaya-
king is his solid stroke that sends him
propelling through the pool and colliding
into a wall.
Nearly six years ago, the medically
retired sergeant had doubts that he would
ever walk again, let alone pick up a new
sport after one misstep in Iraq cost him
both legs and multiple fingers on each
hand.
Although Major still hasn’t mastered
walking with his prosthetic legs, he’s
becoming a master of the paddle as he
pulls himself into a kayak whenever the
opportunity arises.
On May 17, Major was among the sev-
eral injured service members and veterans
who gathered at Gaffney Fitness Center
Retired Sgt. Ryan Major paddles through
to learn paddle-boating skills as members photos by brian krista the pool at Gaffney Fitness Center during
of Team River Runner. The national
Team River Runner instructor Matt Gettier works with retired Air Force Sgt. Jun Cho a Team River Runner meeting. The
organization’s Fort Meade chapter has
as they practice rolling techniques May 17 at Gaffney’s indoor pool. During two-hour nonprofit organization aims to provide
been operating since October, with the
sessions held the first and third Thursdays of every month, injured and disabled health and healing for injured veterans
goal of helping injured service members
service members learn the basic strokes and skills to paddle in open water. and service members through paddle
heal through kayaking.
sports.
“We focus on providing health and
healing through paddle sports — that’s
our mission,” said Jon Forte, the Fort not really hard. It’s fun.” much fun.” especially since it requires improving bal-
Meade chapter coordinator. Using a slightly modified kayak with The two-hour pool sessions are divided ance, which ultimately helps speed up the
Founded in 2001 in Washington, D.C., inflatable pads up front to help him bal- into two segments: instructional training recovery of muscle impairments.
the nonprofit organization has more than ance, Major now paddles with the group and football. “You’re getting a lot of balance activity
20 local chapters nationwide with the goal whenever they are in the water. During the first hour, kayakers first in here,” she said. “When you hit that bal-
of “rehabilitating people with mental ill- Some participants, however, are expe- review the basics of the sport to help ance mechanism, that’s when you’re going
ness or physical disability or whatever rienced kayakers and are looking to re- service members get comfortable in the to increase our recovery,”
problem they may have encountered dur- learn the sport. boats. After the instructional portion of the
ing their service,” Forte said. “If they lost an arm or a leg, or [the “We do a lot of stuff,” Gettier said. “We sessions, kayakers spend the final hour
Members routinely meet on the first injury is] benign, we provide them an start off with just basic paddle strokes and throwing a football around in the pool
and third Thursday of every month to outlet to get back into kayaking,” Forte getting them comfortable with the kayak, while still in their boats.
train in Gaffney’s indoor pool. They also said. then we work through a progression of Gettier said he enjoys seeing the service
take weekly outings to put their newfound While the program is focused on help- ‘what ifs.’ We teach them the motions members and veterans let loose in the
skills to the test. ing injured service members and veterans, first of what they need to know to roll the pool and have a good time.
The program is open to service mem- Forte said Team River Runner invites boat, then we put it all together.” “I can’t even describe it,” he said “The
bers and veterans who suffered an injury family members to participate as well. The instructions lead to one goal: stuff that they’ve been through and hav-
or disability during their service in the “We want it to be a family activity,” he learning to roll the boat — the ability to ing the outlook of just being able to come
military. said. “A lot of times guys get back and flip the boat without getting out. out here, joke around and goof off and
Like Major, many participants have no they’ve lost that family bond. Kayaking “Once they have the roll, it’s good to go have fun for a couple hours is just awe-
background in kayaking but pick up skills restores that.” and we can take them out to open water,” some.”
with the help of volunteer instructors. At the pool, service members are taught Gettier said. While Forte doesn’t know how or why
Major was encouraged to begin kayak- by experienced kayakers from local orga- Brenda Rutledge, a physical therapist it happens, he said he’s seen the program
ing while recovering at the former Walter nizations including the Caton Kayak Club with Fort Meade’s Warrior Transition help wounded warriors overcome what-
Reed Army Medical Center after step- and the Chesapeake Paddlers Associa- Unit who focuses on adaptive recon- ever challenges they face.
ping on an improvised explosive device in tion. ditioning, said kayaking is among five “They love it,” he said. “I have no
Ramadi, Iraq in 2006. While still hooked Matt Gettier, a board member of the sports that the WTU encourages for clinical explanation for it. But when I take
up to equipment in the hospital, members Caton Kayak Club, said members began injured service members. somebody in a wheelchair or with PTSD
of Team River Runner visited Major and volunteering with Team River Runner in Kayaking provides a full-body workout or something’s going on, they’re not
convinced him to get into the water as October when the Fort Meade chapter that helps strengthen the core, arms and social, they’re not talking. You wouldn’t
soon as he could. was founded. shoulders. approach them, they could be aggressive.
“I was expecting to have a good time,” “I’ve only missed one session since I’ve The sport, Rutledge said, can be very “I take and put them in a boat and they
he said of the first time he kayaked. “It’s starting coming,” Gettier said. “It’s so beneficial for those healing from injuries, just open right up,” he said.
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Sports Shorts Jibber Jabber - Opinion
Mullins Field closure
Mullins Field will close Monday and remain closed through June
11 to resurface the track.
How to train your ego
This isn’t quite nonfiction, but is close enough to since committing to this
hurt. race — with the realiza-
Armed Forces Kids Run So your life is going well and you need an ego tion that you can’t run a
America’s Armed Forces Kids Run will be held June 9 at 9 a.m. in the check to avoid getting mushy like an old mango or K, much less five.
parking lot behind 2234 Huber Road. turning into a flabby dad whose definition of a good This revelation is
The run, billed as the “world’s largest children’s running event,” is open workout is making three trips up the stairs to put the important because it will
to ages 5 to 13. kids to bed. give you enough time to
Cost is free; each youth participant will receive a T-shirt. Well, if you have an 8-year old daughter, you’re in prepare your mind for
Register online at americaskidsrun.org. luck, particularly if she’s a girl on the run. the run, and also lay the
For those of you who are unaware, Girls on the groundwork for potential Chad T. Jones,
For more information, call 301-677-1179. Public Affairs
Run is a national program designed to help young failure. Start limping a bit,
ladies build confidence and self-esteem through run- maybe toss in an extra Officer
First Responders Golf Classic ning and working with positive female role models. moan during a jaunt up the stairs. Make sure you start
The Directorate of Emergency Services will sponsor the First You’d be silly not to let your daughter try it out, drinking plenty of water as well because cramps stink,
Responder Golf Classic on Sept. 7 at Compass Pointe Golf Course especially if things are going well. and race day is right around the corner.
in Pasadena. For one, once she likes being a GOTR, which is When you arrive at the race, make sure you stretch
Registration begins at 7 a.m. Cost is $100 per player. usually right away, being able to participate in the your arms, your neck, your groin and your quads.
The field is limited to 36 teams, so register early. Breakfast is program provides you — or any shrewd parent keen Limp some more to remind your daughter you are
provided. on making idle threats — one more carrot to hold playing hurt. Of course she’ll be too busy laughing
The shotgun start is at 9 a.m. An awards dinner banquet follows over her head when you need her to clean her room with her teammates to care, but you should enjoy her
the tournament. or do homework or pick up the socks she just threw happiness, too.
The event features a Captain’s Choice Best Ball four-player team. on the floor or stop hitting her brother or just about Cover your ears when the gun goes off and take
(Those who cannot fill all four are paired with other singles.) anything else you need done. advantage of that time when you get to blame the
Prizes will be awarded for long drive, straightest drive, closest to For two, all that stuff about self-esteem and build- cramped crowds for your slow pace because pretty
the pin (male/female) and top-placed teams. Door prizes also will be ing confidence is important. And for three, it can soon, the field will thin out. If you need some help
presented. provide you the ego check you need when things are keeping pace, think of the Army cadence: “One mile,
For more information, call Keith Willard at 301-677-7681. going too good - family is happy, sports teams are no sweat; two miles, better yet.”
winning, bosses are cooperating, etc. Pretty soon you’re more than halfway home, and
Summer cheernastics Here’s how: About two weeks after the program as you look over your shoulder, you may be pleasantly
begins, actually read the information that describes surprised at how slow some people are. In fact, your
Registration is under way for summer cheernastics. The next the three-month journey your child will partake in. self-esteem may reach an all-time high when you real-
session will be held Thursdays from June 7 to 28 at the Youth There is a nice picture on the program cover of a man ize that you are still faster than half the field in spite
Center. running with a girl. It might look odd, maybe even a of your training regimen.
Cost is $55 for ages 5 to 8 and $65 for ages 9 and older. little creepy seeing a middle-aged man on the cover of Then you’ll hear a voice call you from the front,
For more information, call 301-677-1149. a pamphlet promoting Girls on the Run. “Hurry up, Dad.”
Push past that and onto the first page where you’ll As you look forward. you’ll see that the order is
Summer sports camps see a training schedule: coming from your offspring. If you have trouble pick-
Registration for SKIES summer sports camps for ages 6 to 17 are Week 1: Learn to stretch, walk a lap and meet ing her out, just look for some floppy hair and the
underway. your team. Nike swooshes on the souls of the shoes you spent $75
Soccer camp will run June 18 to 25, football camp will be June 25 Week 2: Stretch more, run more and learn about on as they kick up one foot at a time. Before you can
to 28 and basketball camp will run June 25 to 28. things like positive self-talk and proper diet. follow the command, she’ll motivate you with some
Cost is $85 a camp. Then around Week 5 you will see the words, “Find of that positive talk she’s been learning: Don’t quit.
For more information, call 301-677-1196 a running buddy.” It may alarm you at first, but when You’re doing great. We’re almost done.
you read a little more you will see that your daughter It may come off a little patronizing, but it will
Summer Sizzler 5K Run and One-Mile Walk will need a partner to run a race with her at the end inspire you to find that one last gear to push yourself
of the season. forward. That is until you realize you don’t have one
The installation’s annual Run Series continues with the Summer At this point you have two choices. One, you can last gear. Then you’ll realize it doesn’t matter if you’re
Sizzler 5K and One-Mile Walk on June 16 at 8 a.m. at the Rock listen to common sense and find your daughter a run- ahead of 1,000 people because the fact of the mat-
Avenue Pool. ning buddy; someone who can actually run a 5K. ter is you are officially slower than your 8-year-old
The pre-registration cost for individuals is $15. Cost on the day But since you are feeling a little big for your daughter.
of the run is $25. britches, don’t just offer to help. Take option two That means from this day forth, the only thing
The pre-registration cost for groups of seven to 10 is $85. and volunteer to run with her. Make a big deal out your child will need to do to avoid punishment is
The pre-registration cost is $40 for a family of three to six people. of it, so she knows that you are there for her. Then, to start running. And there ain’t a thing you can do
On the day of the event, cost is $60 per family. think about your training plan. Think about running about it except wait for her to come home, hopefully
All pre-registered runners will receive a T-shirt. a mile a day every morning and working your way wet, probably hungry, but certainly not tired.
The next run will be the Football FanFare 5K Run and One Mile up to the required distance. Think about hitting the GOTR took care of that, and if you do what’s
Walk on Sept. 22 at Constitution Park. elliptical machine at the gym. Just keep thinking until listed above, it will square away your ego as well.
For more information, call 301-677-7916. one night about a week before the race you wake up If you have comments on this or anything to do with
in a sweat — the first sweat you’ve actually broken sports, contact me at chad.t.jones.civ@mail.mil.
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