Fort Meade SoundOff for June 28, 2012

1. Soundoff!
vol. 64 no. 26 Published in the interest of the Fort Meade community
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June 28, 2012
Rockets’
Red Glare
Fort Meade celebrates
Independence Day
Wednesday with fireworks,
music, games, rides and
food. See Page 8 for details.
Moving on word up UPCOMING EVENTS
CSM Smith Rain forest animals Friday, 5:30-9 p.m.: Texas Barbecue - Club Meade
prepares for life help encourage kids to Friday, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.: Country/Top 40 Night - Club Meade
read during summer Monday-July 5: McGlachlin Parade Field CLOSED for Fourth of July setup
after Fort Meade
Wednesday, Noon-10 p.m.: Independence Day Celebration - Parade Field
page 6 page 9 July 12, 9 a.m.: Kimbrough Change of Command ceremony - Parade Field

2. Commander’s Column
Soundoff!
Editorial Staff
Garrison Commander
Guaranteed circulation:
11,285
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Celebrate the Fourth with
fun, festivities and gratitude
Col. Edward C. Rothstein
Garrison Command
Sgt. Maj. Charles E. Smith
Public Affairs Officer
Chad T. Jones Erma Bombeck, a humorist, journalist and estimated 20,000
Chad.T.Jones.civ@mail.mil columnist, once said: people celebrat-
Chief, Command Information
Philip H. Jones “You have to love a nation that celebrates its ed the nation’s
Philip.H.Jones.civ@mail.mil independence every July 4, not with a parade of birthday here
Assistant Editor & Senior Writer guns, tanks and Soldiers who file by the White on McGlachlin
Rona S. Hirsch House in a show of strength and muscle, but Parade Field.
Staff Writer Lisa R. Rhodes with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the This year’s
Staff Writer Brandon Bieltz potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from hap- festivities will
Design Coordinator Timothy Davis piness. You may think you have overeaten, but it begin at noon.
Supple­mental photography provided is patriotism.” There will be
by Patuxent Publishing Co. As we get ready for Fourth of July celebrations music, food
next week, I want to encourage everyone who has vendors, games, COL. Edward c.
Advertising the day off and a chance to relax with family and rides, inflatables Rothstein
Garrison Commander
General Inquiries 410-332-6300 friends to use this day of remembrance as a happy and a fabulous
Allison Thompson occasion and an opportunity to find balance in fireworks show I’m sure you don’t want to miss.
410-332-6850 Allison.Thompson@baltsun.com your life. The festivities are designed to help our com-
Michele Griesbauer I hope somewhere in between those backyard munity (inside and outside our gates) show their
410-332-6381 Michele.Griesbauer@baltsun.com barbecues and, of course, Fort Meade’s fireworks patriotism in a relaxing environment where you
celebration, we also find time to honor the ideas can find a pretty good balance between all the
If you would like information about receiving Soundoff! on Fort Meade or are that gave birth to this country. important things in life including work, family,
experiencing distribution issues, call 877-886-1206 or e-mail TP@baltsun.com. The Declaration of Independence was signed chores and other things that may keep us from
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday through on this day in 1776. Our nation’s independence, truly enjoying life.
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. however, did not come overnight. It took an army I also want to update you on youth summer
Printed by offset method of reproduction as a civilian enterprise in the interest of the of determined and patriotic men united by the volunteer opportunities at Fort Meade. One of
personnel at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, by the Patuxent Publishing Co., a subsidiary ideal of freedom that allowed them to persevere, my priorities this summer has been working
of The Baltimore Sun Media Group, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278, every Thursday defeat the British and establish rights in this coun- with Team Meade to create a Summer Volunteer
except the last Thursday of the year in conjunction with the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office. try to ensure all who live here can celebrate our Challenge. I believe volunteering is a great way to
Requests for publication must reach the Public Affairs Office no later than Friday before the democracy and freedom. show our youth that they can make a difference
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.
On this Fourth of July, let’s remember our at any age.
troops, past and present, who have fought for The Summer Volunteer Challenge officially
Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage the democracy so many of us are able to take for kicked off June 25. The program is sponsored by
without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, handicap or sex of purchaser, granted. Let’s thank our service members for the the Fort Meade Army Volunteer Corps, in part-
user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser sacrifices they make on our behalf. nership with Child, Youth and School Services, the
will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. Just as in 1776, today’s military is an all-volun- USO and Picerne Military Housing.
Printed by Patuxent Publishing Co., a private firm, in no way connected with the Department teer force. The brave men and women who make Youths ages 12 through 18 can register to volun-
of the Army. Opinions expressed by the publisher and writers herein are their own and are up our military today do so freely. They know that teer a few days a week in organizations throughout
not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. The appearance life and liberty are sometimes at risk, and they Fort Meade. The more hours you volunteer, the
of advertisers in the publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of remain willing to sacrifice their time and their lives greater the opportunity to earn prizes.
the Army of the products or services advertised. for the good of all of us. For more information or to register for vol-
This Fourth of July let’s honor their generosity unteer opportunities, call Marie Miles at Army
and courage. It is because of them that our nation Volunteer Corps at 301-677-5590 or email marie.
www.ftmeade.army.mil is able to continue to live and grow.
Like Erma said, the Fourth of July is all about
n.miles.civ@mail.mil.
It was only two weeks ago that we had a great
You can also keep track of Fort Meade on Twitter at twitter.com/ftmeademd patriotism and family picnics. Please make sure Army birthday celebration. I’m sure this year’s
and view the Fort Meade Live Blog at ftmeade.armylive.dodlive.mil. you add Fort Meade’s celebration to your list of Independence Day celebration will be just an
things to do. impressive. As always, our goal this summer is to
For the record, Fort Meade has one of the best have fun.
Fourth of July celebrations around. Last year, an Have a safe and fun Fourth of July.
Co n t e n t s
Commander’s Open Door
News.............................. 3 Sports................................... 16
Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein has an open door policy. All service members, retirees,
government employees, family members and community members age 18 or older are invited to address
Trouble Ticket................ 4 Movies.................................. 19 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 Hall, Bldg. 4551, Llewellyn Avenue. Visitors are seen on a first-come,
Community.................. 14 Classified.............................. 20 first-served basis. No appointment is necessary. For more information, call 301-677-4844.
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3. News
ASAP hosts Drug-Free
Workplace Training
By Philip H. Jones and cocaine) and alcohol, to warnings
Command Information Chief about new drugs and stimulants (legal and
When dealing with someone who has a illegal) that are now altering the country’s
substance or alcohol abuse problem, the drug scene.
best way to convince the person to seek Gimbel began his presentation talking
help is to document the problem. about alcohol abuse.
These words of advice were provided Alcohol is the single most used and
by Michael Gimbel, director of Sub- abused drug in America, according to the
stance Abuse Education for the Sheppard National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and
Pratt Health System in Baltimore. Gimbel Alcoholism. Nearly 14 million Americans
shared this advice as well as other infor- — one in every 13 adults — abuse alcohol
mation about the dangers of drugs and or are alcoholics.
alcohol during the final session of the Alcoholism not only affects the indi-
garrison’s Federal Drug-Free Workplace viduals who drink but also those who have
Training held June 21 at McGill Training to live and work in the same environment
Center. as the alcoholic, Gimbel said.
“Document the behavior so we can say, Gimbel also discussed prescription drug
‘We care about you,’ ” Gimbel said. “Use abuse, calling it the nation’s fastest-grow-
behavior as a tool because the person can’t ing drug problem.
deny behavior.” Data from the National Survey on
Gimbel, a recovering addict with nearly Drug Use and Health show that nearly
40 years of sobriety, talked about the neg- one-third of people ages 12 and older
ative impact that substance abuse can have who used drugs for the first time in 2009
on an individual’s life and the challenges began by taking a prescription drug non-
and problems often faced by the family, medically.
friends and co-workers of an alcoholic Gimbel referred to the drug Adderall
or addict. as an example of a prescription drug used
His presentation was part of the Army illegally. Adderall was developed to help
Substance Abuse Program’s annual train- youths control symptoms associated with
ing for civilian employees. In addition to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,
educating civilian employees about sub- he said.
stance abuse, the training was designed According to the Centers for Disease
to help civilian managers and supervisors Control and Prevention, an estimated
better understand their roles and responsi- one in five students has abused Adderall.
bilities in the intervention process. For youths who do not have ADHD, the
Photo by Marine pvt. coby Smith
Gimbel, who has an extensive back- drug, like other powerful amphetamines,
ground as a speaker and subject mat- causes euphoria, increasing the risk of Michael Gimbel, director of substance abuse education for the Sheppard Pratt Health
ter expert on substance abuse, provides addiction. System in Baltimore, uses a funnel as a prop to illustrate the negative impact of
substance abuse education and consulta- Gimbel also discussed concerns raised alcohol abuse during the garrison’s Federal Drug-Free Workplace Training on June
tion services to schools, universities, com- by energy drinks such as Red Bull and diet 21 at McGill Training Center.
munity organizations, businesses, faith supplements that mimic caffeine.
organizations, parents and youth groups. “The government does not regulate the products are sold in local stores and constituent of marijuana.
He also has provided NCAA-certified health food world,” he said. “You need to online as incense, Gimbel said. He warned Gimbel ended his presentation by
substance abuse education programs to be careful when you use these products. participants that these products are not reminding participants that every week,
college athletic programs throughout the This stuff can be harmful.” regulated by the Food and Drug Admin- problems with substance and alcohol
United States and is often consulted by A popular concoction among young istration. abuse increase. However, he believes every-
media outlets to provide insight on sub- people is adding Adderall to Red Bull, “People have no idea what they are one is obligated to find ways to help
stance abuse program. Gimbel said. He also expressed concerned really getting when they use this stuff,” people struggling with addiction.
“The greatest threat to the quality of about individuals who combine an alco- Gimbel said. “There is hope,” Gimbel said. “We can
life can be tied to the use of drugs and holic drink such as vodka to an energy The Army has banned Soldiers from help people who have a problem with
alcohol, “Gimbel said. “It not only affects drink. using Spice. In February, Army Secretary pain killers. We can help people who have
the individual abuser, it affects their family “The alcohol puts you to sleep and John McHugh issued a memorandum that a problem with alcohol. Education is our
and their friends and co-workers. … We all the energy drink wakes you up,” he said. established an Armywide policy prohibit- biggest weapon.”
pay for their abuse.” “There’s nothing worse than a wide-awake ing the use and possession of synthetic Editor’s note: For more information
Gimbel’s presentation ranged from pro- drunk.” cannabis and other substitutes for delta-9- about the Fort Meade’s Army Substance
viding straightforward information about Gimbel also warned about marijuana tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly referred Abuse Program, call Samson Robinson at
commonly used illegal drugs (marijuana substitutes such “Spice” or K2. These to as THC, the primary psychoactive 301-677-7983.
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Summer lunch program Community
Crime Watch
offered countywide Compiled by the Fort Meade Directorate of Emergency Services
A summer lunch program for children ages 2 to 18 will be offered through Aug. 16 at Meade
Middle School. June 20, Criminal trespassing, quarters and stole a purse.
Free lunches will be served Mondays to Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon. reckless driving, failure to stop at
flashing-red traffic signal, attempt June 24, Exceeding speed limit
No income or registration requirements are necessary. by driver to elude uniformed police
Meade Middle School needs volunteer lunchroom monitors from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. by 22 mph, driving in violation
by failing to stop vehicle: The of restricted license requirement,
each day. Volunteers must be older than 18. Directorate of Emergency Ser-
For more information, call Mrs. Daryl Sanders, principal’s administration, at 410-674- driving under the influence of alco-
vices was notified of a possible hol, driving while impaired by alco-
2555. violation of a protective order. hol: While conducting stationary
The summer lunch program is part of an initiative to serve more than 100,000 healthy meals An investigation revealed that the subject radar, a unit observed a vehicle traveling
to Anne Arundel County children this summer at seven school sites. attempted to make contact with the vic- 47 mph in a 25-mph zone. Upon contact
Anyone between the ages of 2 and 18 can visit one of the following sites and receive free tim by attempting a forced entry into her with the driver, the officer detected a
breakfast and/or lunch as part of the “Food That’s In When School Is Out” meals. home in violation of a protective order. strong odor of an alcoholic beverage
There are no income or registration requirements. The subject fled from the residence, fail- emitting from him. Standarized field
Schedule includes: ing to stop for a flashing red light and sobriety tests were conducted, which
driving in a reckless manner. Several the driver failed. He was advised of
• Brooklyn Park Middle School, through Aug. 16, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. for breakfast; 12:30 patrols engaged in a high-speed pursuit.
to 1:30 p.m. for lunch the Maryland implied consent law and
Anne Arundel County Police later trans- refused to render a breath test.
• Corkran Middle School, through Aug. 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., lunch only ported the subject to Fort Meade Police.
• Germantown Elementary School, through Aug. 9, from 12:30 to 1 p.m., lunch only
• Maryland City Elementary School, through Aug. 2, from noon to 1 p.m., lunch only June 24, Exceeding speed limit by 13
June 20, Spousal abuse of civilian female: mph, driving under the influence of alco-
• Old Mill Middle School South, Monday to Aug. 2, from 8 to 9 a.m., breakfast; noon to Units were dispatched for a verbal alter- hol, driving while impaired by alcohol:
1 p.m., lunch cation. The victim stated that her hus- While conducting stationary radar, a
• Tyler Heights Elementary School, through July 26, from noon to 1 p.m., lunch only band was being very loud, disorderly and unit observed a vehicle traveling 38 mph
Using federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service was cursing toward her in front of the in a 25-mph zone. Upon contact with
Program, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also serves meals at various summer school children, so she called the police. While the driver, the officer detected a strong
and summer camp sites and works with various organizations and agencies to help feed their attempting to make the call, the subject odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting
young participants. placed his hands on her and removed the from the driver. The officer administered
For the first time, a mobile meals service will bring meals to certain communities in West phone from her hands, causing her to be standarized field sobriety tests, which the
scratched on the neck. driver failed. He rendered a breathalyzer
County, including Sarah’s House. Applicable neighborhoods will receive notice of when the
mobile meals will be available. test with a result of .09 percent blood
June 23, Larceny of private property: alcohol content.
Unknown person(s) entered unsecured
Have you noticed an issue on post
On the lookout for theft
Trouble
and wondered if anything is being
done to fix it? Email concerns and The Directorate of Emergency Services is actively working to
issues to chad.t.jones.civ@mail. keep neighborhoods safe.
Ticket mil. Each week, Soundoff! will
address issues identified on post
and describe what is being done to
Families residing on post should remember to ensure that
windows and doors to homes, cars and garages are locked at
all times, regardless of time of day.
Although the crime rate in military housing is lower than off
solve them. post, it is important to remember that Fort Meade is not immune
to crime. To protect your family and belongings, remember to
take an active role in deterring crime.
Issue: Plan: Status: Remain aware of your surroundings and immediately report
any suspicious activity to the Fort Meade Police at 301-677-
Youth Services Sports Renovate the Youth Services Actual use of fields is 6622 or 6623.
Complex needs renovations Sports Complex expected to be this fall
after the grass matures
Chaplain’s Word: CHANGING
McGill Training Center Install a new HVAC Survey work has begun; full
HVAC is inoperative install set for completion “When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.”
(except in the ballroom) September 2012; portable A/C — Ben Franklin
units being used in classrooms
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Manor View
dump site update
By Denise Tegtmeyer and Paul Fluck
Environmental Division
The excavation of methane-generating Cleanup timeline
buried trash at the Manor View dump
site continues. • February to March: Site preparation
To date, approximately 19,000 tons of
buried trash have been safely removed (complete)
and transported off post to an approved • March to early July: Trash
landfill. excavation, off-post disposal and
When the trash removal is complete,
the site will be backfilled, leveled and backfilling (in progress)
seeded with grass, leaving an open flat • July: Site restoration (two weeks)
field.
The project schedule has been extended Throughout the work: air monitoring,
into mid-July, primarily due to inclement methane monitoring, traffic
weather — a common problem with out- control, dust control, odor control,
door construction projects. noise control and public outreach
For more information, call the Envi- activities
ronmental Office at 301-677-9854.
DINFOS hosts annual DoD
Military Photography Workshop
By Public Affairs Office “I get so much out of the workshop
Defense Information School and have actually become a better story-
Military photographers participated in teller and photographer just by soaking
the 20th Annual Department of Defense up all of the inspiration and teachings
Worldwide Military Photography Work- of faculty, mentors and students,” said
shop last month at the Defense Informa- mentor Mary Calvert, a freelance pho-
tion School. tographer.
To participate, military and DoD The workshop was created in 1992 by
civilian photographers submitted photo then-Maj. Mike Edrington at the photog-
portfolios that demonstrated their visual raphy training school at Lowery Air Force
variety and storytelling abilities. The top Base in Denver, Colo.
25 portfolios were then selected for the In 2009, the workshop began a mul-
photo workshop. timedia wing. This year, 12 participants
The workshop, held June 3 to 9, fea- out of 71 applicants were selected for the
tured representatives from across the pho- multimedia wing based on experience,
tography industry mentor the military portfolios and command recommenda-
photographers. Mentors have included tions.
both well-known military photographers For more information, visit www.dinfos.
and civilian photojournalists. dma.mil or email Lt. Megan Isaac at
Many mentors have won awards in megan.isaac@dinfos.dma.mil.
photojournalism including the Robert
F. Kennedy Journalist Award in Interna-
tional Photography and the World Press
Photo Award, among others. Connect with BALTIMORE WASHINGTON PARKWAY TO ROUTE 100 EAST, EXIT 10
Additionally, most mentors are also Fort Meade at 410.540.5100
members of the National Press Photog- Facebook.com
raphers Association and the White House
News Photographers Association. /ftmeade
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Going forward
Command sergeant major prepares to end his role at Fort Meade
By Philip H. Jones
Command Information Chief
Calling it a great opportunity to serve
and one of the most rewarding jobs in the
military, Command Sgt. Maj. Charles E.
Smith prepares for life after Fort Meade as he
completes his final week as garrison command
sergeant major.
Smith will officially relinquish his garrison
responsibilities today as he takes on new duties
as the senior enlisted advisor for the Eastern
Sector Great Lakes Military Entrance Process-
ing Station in Chicago.
Smith will be replaced by Command Sgt.
Maj. Thomas J. Latter, who is scheduled to
assume the duties as the garrison’s senior
enlisted advisor in September.
During the interim period, Sgt. Maj. Debra
L. McGarity of the Directorate of Family and
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation will serve as
the acting garrison command sergeant major.
For the past year, Smith has been a fixture
at Fort Meade garrison events, serving first
as the garrison’s senior enlisted advisor for
former Garrison Commander Col. Daniel L.
Thomas and continuing that role for Garrison
Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein.
“Command Sergeant Major Smith is a
wise NCO and a superb Soldier,” Rothstein
said “The garrison command sergeant major
is another set of eyes and ears for the garrison
commander. Command Sergeant Major Smith
has done an outstanding job of supporting me
in my duties as garrison commander and in
supporting and inspiring Soldiers and their
photo by noah scialom
families.”
As the garrison’s command sergeant major, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Charles E. Smith shares a laugh with Sgt. 1st Class Milliasent Jacobs and Sgt. 1st Class Carlos
Smith has had a wide variety of duties. In Alvedo at Right Arm Night on May 24. After serving for a year, Smith is relinquishing his position at Fort Meade today to become
addition to serving as the garrison’s senior the senior enlisted advisor at the Eastern Sector Great Lakes Military Entrance Processing Station in Chicago.
enlisted advisor, Smith performed ceremonial
functions and kept the commander advised of Tours of duty have included stops at Fort all activities that affect Fort Meade [inside and programs that develop service members and
potential situations, procedures and practices Carson, Colo.; U.S. Army Okinawa, Japan; outside the gate] has been a great honor.” support their families. A big part of my job
affecting the welfare, morale, job satisfaction 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort His takeaways, or accomplishments at Fort has been making sure I share this information
and use of garrison enlisted service members. Campbell, Ky., Fort Jackson, S.C., Baghdad; Meade, will revolve around the friendships, with others.”
Smith also served as an advocate for enlist- Fort Hood, Texas; and U.S. Army, Korea. partnerships and people Smith has helped Smith credits “everything I stand for and
ed Soldiers in the garrison. Since August 2009, Smith has been assigned while serving as garrison command sergeant my actions” to his wife, Audrey.
“The most important part of my job has to Fort Meade, serving as the command major. “She is the wind under my wings; without
been taking care of people — that, and always sergeant major for Headquarters Command “I care about people - Soldiers, civilians, her there is no me,” he said. “She is my sound-
trying to find ways to help people have balance Battalion prior to assuming his current assign- and family members,” he said. “It’s not about ing board.”
in their lives,” he said. ment. me. I’m successful when everyone around me As he reflects on his past service, Smith said
A native of Benton Harbor, Mich., Smith One of the things Smith said he will miss is successful.” he is looking forward to his next assignment.
has served in the Army for 27 years. He most is the variety of activities he has had on Smith is also proud of the partnerships “I’m always the optimist,” he said. “While
attended basic training at Fort Knox, Ky., and off post, noting that no two days were he has established with tenant units at Fort I was here it was about what can we do here
and completed advanced individual training ever the same. Meade. to make things better at Fort Meade. Now, it’s
at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind., where he “This is a diverse population, and there are “There are so many opportunities to bond time for me to go forward and do the best I
was awarded the Military Occupational Spe- so many different activities at Fort Meade,” and build partnerships with NCOs, Soldiers can. Just be Smith.”
cialty - Personnel Administration Specialist he said. “There are traditions and a heritage and their families,” he said. “I had the oppor- Editor’s note: See more photos of CSM
(MOS-75B). here. Having an opportunity to be involved in tunity to attend and be a part of a lot of Smith on the Fort Meade Facebook page.
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Independence Day
celebration
The installation will celebrate the Fourth of
July on Wednesday from noon to 10 p.m.
at McGlachlin Parade Field. The annual
celebration is open to the public.
The event will feature music, food vendors,
games, rides, inflatables and fireworks.
Children’s rides are free beginning at noon.
A DJ will perform from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
The band “New Monopoly” will perform from
5:30 to 9 p.m. Food and beverages will be
available for purchase by a variety of vendors.
The Fort Meade Public Affairs Office will man
an information booth at the gazebo and take
photos to be used on free personalized Soundoff! covers.
Fireworks will take place at approximately 9:30 p.m.
In inclement weather, fireworks only will be held July 5 at approximately
9:30 p.m. Pets, grills and glass containers are forbidden.
For more information and updates, visit ftmeademwr.com.
Social media users are encouraged to share their photos on the garrison’s
Facebook page as well as Tweeting them with the hashtag #FtMeade4th.
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Library program teaches children about rain forest animals
By Lisa R. Rhodes about them at the library.” Charlie, a green iguana, is a “very
Staff Writer Upcoming events at Burba Cottage quiet and peaceful kind of guy,” Seeley
When Leslie Eicher, a manager at a include “Books, The Magic is Real,” said. Reptiles like him have long claws
Virginia animal park, held in her arms featuring magician Joe Romano on so they can climb trees to get heat from
Amelia, a South American raccoon, the July 17 at 10 a.m., and Mad Science of the sun.
children at Burba Lake Cottage were Central Maryland on Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. “Charlie’s favorite foods are crickets,
fascinated. All events are free. Registration is not worms and fruits and vegetables,” Seeley
“It was cool,” said Olivia Clark, 7, required. said.
daughter of Capt. Tobias Clark and Karen Hayward, director of the Eicher and Seeley also showed the
Ashley Clark. “Her nose could bend and library, said the goal of the summer children a red-footed tortoise and a
go up and down.” reading program is to encourage children Madagascar hissing cockroach.
Olivia was one of the about 159 to continue reading throughout the sum- But when Eicher held a 6-foot, red-
children and parents to attend the first mer. This year’s program ends Aug. 25. tailed boa constrictor named Sliky on
performance of the Medal of Honor Participants receive a reading log and stage, with the help of Pfc. Alex Pool,
Memorial Library’s annual summer a goodie bag. After seven days, they can the children and parents in the audience
reading program, “Reading Is So Deli- bring their reading log to the library for were amazed.
cious,” on Tuesday. additional prizes. Seeley said snakes like Sliky eat their
The free event featured animals from During Tuesday’s presentation, Jeanne prey whole and can take up to two weeks
the Leesburg Animal Park in Leesburg, Seeley, a day manager at the animal to digest a meal. Sliky weighs 75 pounds
Va. The animals were examples of the park, introduced the children to several and can lay up to 100 eggs.
wildlife and reptiles that can be found in different animals and shared interesting “I was kind of nervous,” said Pool,
the South American rain forest. facts about their habits. a member of the Marine Detachment
“We hope [the children] will be inspired For example, Amelia’s favorite snack at the Defense Information School. “I
to learn more,” said Kathy Stikes, a are bugs. South American raccoons like never handled a snake like that before.
librarian technician who organized this her have long claws to help them climb It was big.”
year’s summer reading program activi- the tall trees in the rain forest and dig Editor’s note: For more information
ties. “Hopefully, the kids will want to deep in the ground for vegetables and about the library’s summer reading pro-
help preserve the animals and learn more insects. gram, call 301-677-5522.
Photos by brain krista
Leslie Eicher (right), a manager at the Leesburg Animal Park in Leesburg, Va., holds
Charlie, a green iguana, as Jeanne Seeley, a day manager at the park, talks about
Nearly 160 children and parents attend the first presentation of the post library’s Charlie’s favorite foods during the “Reading Is Delicious” annual summer reading
summer reading program, which focused on animals of the rain forest. The audience program sponsored by the Medal of Honor Memorial Library on Tuesday at Burba
learned about a South American raccoon and a Madagascar hissing cockroach. Lake Cottage. Upcoming events include a magician in July and “mad science”
TOP: April Beckler of Fort Meade and her son Zaki, 5, learn about the rain forest during program in August.
the “Reading is Delicious” summer reading program.
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Few clues to burial of infants on post six decades ago
By Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer
There is a 60-year-old mystery associated
with the Post Cemetery on Rock Avenue.
More than 100 infants, ages newborn to a
few weeks, are buried there, despite the fact
that the cemetery is only open to deceased
active-duty service members.
The infants were buried between 1950
and 1955, and no one knows why they were
interned there.
“It is one of the most frequently asked
questions at the museum,” said Robert John-
son, director of the Fort Meade Museum.
“Everybody who goes to the cemetery sees
them.”
Johnson, who began working at the muse-
um in 1989, said he has researched possible
reasons for the mystery and has come up with
no conclusions.
Early on, Johnson looked through old area
newspapers from the 1950s in the Baltimore
public library system and found no reports
of an epidemic or other cause for the infants’
deaths at Fort Meade.
No military spouses or military dependents
are allowed to be buried in the Post Cemetery,
so Johnson said perhaps a kind garrison com-
mander allowed one infant to be buried there
and somehow, the others followed.
During the early 1950s, there were several photos by staff sgt. kyle richardson
armed cavalry regiments at Fort Meade and More than 100 infants, who died between
the National Security Agency was being 1950 and 1955, are buried in the Post
established, but no extraordinary or odd Cemetery. Robert Johnson, director of
events happened on post, Johnson said the Fort Meade Museum, said the infants’
Thirty-three German and Italian prisoners death and burials remain a mystery.
of war from World War II are also buried in
the cemetery. Many of them did not die at
Fort Meade but were buried here because it LEFT: The daughter of 1st Lt. S.I. Karesky
was a convenient military burial site, Johnson is one of the few Jewish infants buried in
said. It is possible, he said, that the infants the Post Cemetery on Rock Avenue.
actually died elsewhere and were buried here
for the same reason.
Johnson said the museum welcomes any-
one, preferably a museum volunteer docent,
who would like to do further research to
solve the mystery of the infants buried on
Fort Meade.
To contact the Fort Meade Museum, call
301-677-7054.
‘It is one of the most
frequently asked questions
at the museum.’ Follow Fort
Robert Johnson
Meade at
Fort Meade Museum director Twitter.com/
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Spouse support group focuses on handling transitions
By Lisa R. Rhodes who are transitioning out of the military “It does take a lot of flexibility to be a should know what to look for.”
Staff Writer or their jobs, network for new employment spouse,” Gordon-Battle said. “Somehow, After working as an elementary school
The process of finding a new job or opportunities in a safe and professional you manage your family, your career, in teacher’s assistant, Smith is now attending
changing careers can mark a major transi- environment,” said James, who started the order to achieve your goals and the goals Anne Arundel Community College to pur-
tion in any person’s life. support group in November 2011. for your family.” sue an associate’s degree in business manage-
But for military spouses, who must deal During the presentation, Battle said tran- Gordon-Battle said the best way to han- ment. She said she wants a new career that
with their spouse’s frequent new assign- sitions are an inevitable part of life, but they dle a transition is for the spouse to have a is portable — that will earn an income no
ments, the transition can be especially dif- can become a source of stress when people plan for his or her next step and to prioritize matter where her husband is reassigned in
ficult. try to resist change. goals. the future.
Belinda Gordon-Battle, the installation’s “Your life maybe changed in your transi- She said if a military spouse is looking for Smith said Gordon-Battle and the sup-
Adult and Military Family Life consultant tion, but it does not mean you are defeated,” a new job or to change careers during a per- port group have helped her realize that
at Army Community Service, gave a pre- Gordon-Battle said. “You must think ‘I’m manent change of station, the spouse should there are many options available to mili-
sentation on managing life’s transitions to a going to find a way to grow from this expe- contact the Employment Readiness Program tary spouses who are transitioning in their
small gathering of military spouses on June rience.’ ” at the couple’s next military base and start careers. For example, she learned about
20 at Potomac Place Neighborhood Center. Gordon-Battle said life transitions hap- the process for finding employment. MilitaryOneSource, a website designed for
The hourlong seminar was hosted by the pen more often for military spouses who are “What resources are available to make service members and their families.
Fort Meade Military Spouse Employ- often responsible for finding new housing, your transition?” Gordon-Battle asked. “It is Before ending her presentation, Gordon-
ment Support Group, which is part of the new schools and new medical providers for a matter of having the confidence and self- Battle said it is important to make one’s
Employment Readiness Program at ACS. their families when their service-member assurance to make a smooth transition.” faith or spiritual beliefs a priority during a
The support group’s co-facilitators are spouse is reassigned to a new military base Support group member Monica Smith, life transition and to keep the lines of com-
Vikki Torrence, Employment Readiness or position. wife of Spc. Dametry Smith who is assigned munication open with one’s spouse.
Program manger, and Jamesinaez James, Many military spouses also must find to the Pentagon, said she and her spouse “Don’t lose sight of your personal mis-
Employment Readiness specialist. new jobs or change careers. Gordon-Battle have experienced many transitions during sion,” she advised. “It’s all a work in prog-
“The purpose of the support group is said some military spouses decide to put their 13-year marriage. ress.”
to help military spouses, military personnel their careers on hold while their mate is on “We’re at the midpoint in his career,” she Editor’s note: For more information, call
and DoD civilians and their dependents, active duty. said. “We’re getting to that time when we Army Community Service at 301-677-5590.
USDA serves up four steps to food safety
By Marine Pvt. Coby Smith • Use a bowl of ice to chill anything that cannot
Marine Detachment Fort Meade stay at room temperature or higher for excess periods
Summer marks a time of fun in the sun, cookouts of time.
and get-togethers with friends and family and an To demonstrate these steps, Grill Sergeants Edmund
enjoyable escape from everyday life. Perez, a staff sergeant, and Sgt. 1st Class Guy Winks
With June 20 marking the official start the season, fired up the grill.
the U.S. Department of Agriculture and “The Grill Winks has been a Grill Sergeant for three years. His
Sergeants” from the Pentagon Channel’s “Grill it experience includes hosting a culinary show at Fort
Safe” remind everyone of the importance of food Lee, Va., as well as cooking for the Australian and
safety during their summer fun. British armies’ chief of staff.
“It’s a serious public health issue in the United “Because I’ve been in food service so long, some-
States — 48 million people a year get sick from food,” times I don’t realize that a lot of the general public
said Dr. Elisibeth Hagan, the under secretary for food don’t know as much as I think they do about food
safety at the USDA. “It’s the most vulnerable among safety,” Winks said. “Clean, separate, cook and chill
us: little kids, older people, pregnant women.” — that’s what people should remember.”
file photo
Some of Hagan’s duties include the responsibility Perez has been a Grill Sergeant for three years. His
of food safety policy for the entire commercial meat, The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides four steps experience includes being the enlisted aid for a three-
poultry and processed egg supply for the United to ensure food is cooked safely: clean, separate raw star general at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio.
States. meats, cook to a proper temperature and chill anything “Not a lot of people understand the dangers
“It’s our job to make sure that food is produced as that can’t remain at room temperature. involved when they are grilling,” Perez said. “I think
safely as possible before it ever reaches the grocery the message got across loud and clear.”
store,” Hagan said. • Utensils should always be washed before they are With the weather changing and the temperature
The heat and humidity that come along with sum- used to handle any sort of food produce. rising, remember the four simple steps to ensure your
mer are what make the dangers of cooking outdoors • Raw meats should be separated from cooked meats safety when cooking outdoors this summer.
increase. as well as from the utensils used to handle them. For more information or for help with grilling, check
To combat this, the USDA provides four simple • Use tools such as meat thermometers to ensure out the app ‘Ask Karen,’ available for Blackberry,
steps to ensure food is cooked safely: clean, separate, that your meats have been cooked to the proper tem- iPhone and Android phones. Log on to foodsafety.gov
cook to a proper temperature, and chill. perature. or call 888-MPHOTLINE.
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Headquarters Command Battalion
welcomes new commander
By Brandon Bieltz McGlachlin Parade Field. “I am truly a blessed man,” Barrett
Staff Writer Barrett, who took command of the said. “It couldn’t get a whole lot bet-
Just one year after assuming com- unit last June, is preparing to deploy to ter.”
mand of Headquarters Command Bat- Afghanistan to serve with the Combined During the ceremony, various units
talion, Col. Edmund Barrett passed the Security Transition Command. He was from Fort Meade stood on the parade
unit’s colors on to a new commander. promoted to colonel by Garrison Com- field including Headquarters and Head-
Lt. Col. Marion Bakalorz took the mander Col. Edward C. Rothstein in a quarters Company, the 241st Military
reigns of HCB during a change of com- brief ceremony following the change of Police Detachment with two K-9 teams,
mand ceremony Friday morning on command. the Defense Information School, U.S.
Signal Detachment School and the
Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion.
HCB is tasked with enabling base-
operations support to the installation,
which includes nearly 95 organizations
and more than 56,000 employees and
residents.
“Leading Headquarters Battalion is
a rather distinctive command opportu-
nity,” Rothstein said during the 30-min-
ute ceremony. “The responsibilities go
beyond commanding documents.”
Rothstein began his remarks by high-
lighting Barrett’s community service,
focusing on his efforts with the schools
on Fort Meade.
“I charged Colonel Barrett and his
team to go after our schools in unprec- HCB.
edented ways,” Rothstein said. “I didn’t Bakalorz comes to Fort Meade after
just want a partnership of paper, but serving as the staff officer at the Office
bonds developed between our public of the U.S. Army Deputy Chief of Staff
schools on Fort Meade and our partners for Intelligence at the Pentagon since
on post.” 2009.
During his command of HCB, Barrett “I believe you’re going to this job
expected that everyone was cared for running and I look forward to the com-
with little oversight — a mission he suc- mitment and drive you will be bringing
cessfully completed, Rothstein said. to the command and Team Meade,”
In an emotional speech, Barrett Rothstein said to Bakalorz.
thanked Rothstein, his family and his Throughout her more than 20 years in
support team from the installation for the military, Bakalorz has served in vari-
helping him during his command. ous roles throughout the world.
“I don’t want to leave this battalion,” Bakalorz, who reached the rank of
he said. “I will miss this place.” sergeant after enlisting in 1988, gradu-
Barrett also welcomed Bakalorz to ated from Officer Candidate School
the unit. four years later. Her career as an officer
“You’re in for a wild ride,” he said to started as a platoon leader in the fir-
Bakalorz. ing battery with 6th Battalion, 43rd
Rothstein said the Army “got it right” Air Defense Artillery in Ansbach, Ger-
in the selection of Bakalorz to lead many.
In 1993 she served in southeast Asia in
(Right to left) Garrison Commander Col. support of Operation Desert Falcon as a
Edward C. Rothstein; Lt. Col. Marion tactical patrol officer and platoon leader
Bakalorz, incoming commander of with the 43rd Air Defense, and in 1996
Headquarters Command Battalion; as a security officer the 6th Battalion,
and Col. Edmund Barrett, outgoing 52nd Air Defense Artillery as the unit
commander of HCB, participate in the supported Operation Desert Vigilance.
symbolic passing of the colors during In 1997, Bakalorz served as the secu-
HCB’s change of command ceremony. rity officer for the 1st Battalion, 43rd
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Lt. Col. Marion Bakalorz speaks at the change of command ceremony on McGlachlin
Parade Field. Bakalorz, who previously served at the Office of the U.S. Army Deputy
Chief of Staff for Intelligence at the Pentagon, took command of Headquarters
Command Battalion on Friday.
LEFT: Col. Edmund Barrett, outgoing commander of Headquarters Command
Battalion, embraces his 10-year-old daughter Jenna Comer while greeting his family
before his change of command ceremony Friday morning at McGlachlin Parade Field.
Barrett, who was promoted to colonel following the ceremony, has been assigned to
the Combined Security Transition Command in Afghanistan.
Air Defense Artillery in Suwon, Korea. Lt. Col. Marion
The following year, she joined the 1st Bakalorz
Cavalry Division in Fort Hood, Texas, shakes hands
and deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina as with Garrison
intelligence chief of operations with the Commander
division. Col. Edward C.
Following her deployments, Bakalorz Rothstein as
served in various roles within the 312th Col. Edmund
Military Intelligence Battalion, 1st Cav- Barrett looks
alry Division and at the Pentagon as an on during the
executive support officer to the Office of Headquarters
the Secretary of Defense. Command
After graduating in 2005 from the Battalion
Navy War College in Newport, R.I., change of
Bakalorz was assigned to the 10th command
Mountain Division in Fort Drum, N.Y., ceremony.
and was deployed to Afghanistan as a
division planner as part of Combined
Joint Task Force-76 in support of Oper-
ation Enduring Freedom.
In 2008, Bakalorz deployed to Iraq as
commander of Task Force Vigilant, pro-
viding security at Victory Base Complex
in Baghdad and then as division deputy
of intelligence in Baghdad and Basra.
During her brief remarks, Bakalorz
thanked Rothstein for the “honor and
opportunity” to join Team Meade.
“I am truly honored to serve with all
of you,” she said to the service members
on the parade field.
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The deadline for Soundoff! community monthly inventory.
“News and Notes” is Friday at noon. All Summer holiday closings will be on
submissions are posted at the editor’s dis- Wednesday and July 5 for Independence
cretion and may be edited for space and Day and Aug. 31-Sept. 2 for Labor Day.
grammar. Look for additional community For more information, call 301-677-
events on the Fort Meade website at www. 1300.
ftmeade.army.mil and the Fort Meade
Facebook page at facebook.com/ftmeade. EFMP focus groups
For more information or to submit an
announcement, email Philip Jones at philip. Exceptional Family Member Program
h.jones.civ@mail.mil or call 301-677-5602. focus groups will meet July 11 from 6
to 8 p.m. at the Community Readiness
Center, 830 Chisholm Ave.
NEWS EVENTS Registration is required.
For more information, email joi.
s.barnes.ctr@mail.mil or call 301-677-
4473.
Parade field closure
McGlachlin Parade Field will be Tax Center open
closed Tuesday through July 5 for the The Fort Meade Tax Center at 4217
setup and breakdown of Independence Roberts Ave. will take appointments
Day festivities. until Saturday.
Other sites available for PT include file photo
To schedule an appointment, call 301-
Mullins Field, Broadfoot Field,
summer concert series
677-9765.
Donahue Field, Rosie’s Field and the
soccer field.
For reservations, call Everette Carr, The U.S. Army Field Band will present its annual Summer Concert Series Country - Top 40 Night
Gaffney Fitness Center manager, at 301- every Saturday in August at 7 p.m. at Constitution Park. Dance to country music at Top 40
677-5950. Admission is free; no tickets required. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Night on Friday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at
Grills, glass containers, alcoholic beverages and pets are forbidden. Club Meade.
For more information, visit ftmeadewr.com.
Bagger-licensing hours No cover charge. A cash bar and food
menu are available.
Bagger-licensing renewals for the For more information, call 301-677-
Fort Meade Commissary will be issued Entrance Processing Station to Master Meade CARE (Casualty Response) 6969.
Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 Sgt. Daryl R. Hayes today at 2 p.m. at Team.
850 Chisholm Ave. In the event of a casualty, severe
p.m. at the Fort Meade Public Affairs
Office at 4409 Llewellyn Ave. injury or disaster within the community,
Texas BBQ
Those who come to the office outside Kimbrough change of the garrison commander may activate Texas barbecue will be served Friday
a CARE Team based on the affected from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Club Meade.
of this block of time will be able to leave
their information. Badges will be issued
command ceremony family’s needs and request for support. For more information, call 301-677-
as time permits. Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center Fort Meade CARE Teams consist of 6969.
will be closed July 12 until 1 p.m. for three to four responsible, knowledgeable
Notice the change of command ceremony volunteers who have been screened and Karaoke Night
of Col. Leon E. Moores at 9 a.m. at trained and have signed a confidentiality
Anyone with debts owed to or by the McGlachlin Parade Field. agreement. The 11th Frame Lounge at the Lanes
estate of Sgt. Marc G. Williams, Fort Moores will relinquish command of The CARE Team will provide up hosts free Karaoke Night on the third
Meade, Alpha Company, WTB, must the U.S. Army Medical Department to four consecutive days of service, Thursday of the month.
contact 1st Lt. Anthony Cosentino, the Activity, Fort Meade, and Kimbrough to including emotional support and The next event will be July 19 from 7
summary court officer for the Soldier. Col. Danny B.N. Jaghab. practical assistance, to a family until to 10 p.m. The public is invited.
Williams passed away on June 21. other support arrives. For more information, call 301-677-
5541.
To contact Cosentino, call 202-641-
2298.
704th MI change of To volunteer, email Pia Morales,
Mobilization/Deployment Program
command manager at Army Community Service, EDUCATION
Change of command, Col. Karen H. Gibson will relinquish at pia.s.morales.civ@mail.mil or call
responsibility ceremonies command of the 704th Military 301-677-4110.
PWOC Bible study
Intelligence Brigade to Col. Anthony R.
Lt. Col. Christopher J. Beveridge
will relinquish command of the
Hale in a change of command ceremony VTF closings Protestant Women of the Chapel
July 24 at 9 a.m. on McGlachlin Parade will be host summer Bible study on
Baltimore Military Entrance The Fort Meade Veterinary Treatment
Field Wednesdays from July 11 to 25 from
Processing Station to Lt. Col. Rod L. Facility at 2018 Annapolis Road is
In the event of inclement weather, the 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Argonne Hills
Boles on Friday at 9:30 a.m. at 850 undergoing renovations through August.
ceremony will be held at the Pavilion. Chapel Center.
Chisholm Ave. VTF’s regular hours of 8 a.m. to 3
Child care will be provided.
p.m. will be maintained through July 13.
Air Force Chief Master Sgt.
James D. Baker Jr. will relinquish his
CARE Team volunteers The clinic will close July 16-31 for
The prayer and fellowship program’s
fall kickoff is scheduled for Aug. 29
position as the senior enlisted advisor, needed the remodeling of the lobby and exam
from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more
12th Battalion and Baltimore Military room, and on Friday afternoon for
Volunteers are needed for the Fort information, visit Facebook at PWOC
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Fort Meade, or email meade@pwoc.org • “Grow Skills for Military Life,” Level For more information, call Rikki Monday. For more information, call Rikki
or call Kori Yates at 301-262-0756. 2, on Aug. 9 and 10, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ford, Parent Support coordinator, at Ford, Parent Support coordinator, at 301-677-
• Instructors Course, MFTB instructor 301-677-3617 or e-mail rikki.l.ford.ctr@ 3617 or email rikki.l.ford.ctr@us.army.mil.
Spouse and Veterans training, Sept. 9 and 10, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 us.army.mil. • Monthly Prayer Breakfast, hosted by
p.m. the garrison, is held the first Thursday of
Appreciation Day Bring a brown bag lunch. Children’s Reading Room every month at 7 a.m. at its new location,
University of Maryland University Registration is required. Limited child Club Meade, 6600 Mapes Road. The next
College will sponsor Spouse and care is available. The Potomac Place Children’s breakfast is July 5. Post employees, family
Veterans Appreciation Day on July To register or for more information, call Reading Room is open Tuesdays and members, and civilian and military personnel
10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Army 301-677-5590 or email amber.e.rustad@ Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. are invited. No cost; donations are optional.
Education Center, 8601 Zimborski Ave. us.army.mil or pia.s.morales.civ@mail.mil. For more information, call 301-677-5522. For more information, call 301-677-6703 or
The informal event will feature email diana.l.durner.civ@mail.mil.
information about the career-relevant YOUTH Summer reading program • Meade Rod and Gun Club meets the
undergraduate and graduate programs Children of all ages are invited to the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at
offered online and on site by University Medal of Honor Memorial Library to Perry’s Restaurant and Odie’s Pub at 1210
of Maryland University College. Grilling Chilling register for this year’s “Reading Is So Annapolis Road, Odenton. The next meeting
Advisors will be available. Delicious” summer reading program that is July 5 in the banquet hall in back of the
Child, Youth and School Services is
As an added incentive, students who ends Aug. 25. building. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. For more
offering Grilling Chilling for grades
make an application at the event will Participants will receive a reading log information, call 410-674-4000.
six to eight on Friday from 6:30 to 9
have the $50 application fee waived. and a goodie bag. • Spouse PTSD Support Group meets
p.m. at the Youth Center.
(The is not available for Doctor of The following reading program events Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the
The event will feature music and
Management applicants.) will be held at Burba Cottage: Soldier and Family Assistance Center, 2462
games after dinner.
For more information, call 301-621- • July 17, 10 a.m.: “Books, The Magic is 85th Medical Battalion Ave.
Cost is $6 for the meal.
9882. Real,” featuring magician Joe Romano The support group, sponsored by
For more information, call 301-677-
• Aug. 7, 10 a.m.: Mad Science of Behavioral Health Care Service, the Religious
1437.
Joint Financial Readiness Central Maryland Support Office and the Army Substance
Abuse Program, is for spouses whose loved
Classes PROPS Drama Camp For more information, call 301-677-5522.
ones are exhibiting symptoms of PTSD.
Joint Financial Readiness Classes are Summer SKIES is offering PROPS Learn valuable tools and resources to
being offered in July at the Community Drama Camp for grades one to 12 from
RECREATION understand PTSD and how to cope.
Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave. July 23-28 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To join or for more information, call 301-
Classes are open to active-duty and Cost is $40 and includes breakfast, Out About 677-8870.
retired service members, Reservists and snack and a T-shirt. • Single Parent Support Group meets the
members of the National Guard (on Performances will be July 28 at 3 and • Wild West Rodeo Days at Adventure second and fourth Monday of the month
duty), family members with identification 5:30 p.m. at McGill Training Center. Park USA in Frederick County will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at School Age Services, 1900
cards and DoD civilians. Admission is free and open to the public. held Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. Reece Road. The next meeting is July 9. Free
• Dollars Sense: Tuesday, 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call 301-677- to 9:30 p.m. The event will feature bull child care will be provided on site.
• Home Buying, July 5, 1 to 3 p.m. 1196. riding, Little Ranglers Rodeo, rodeo For more information, call Rikki Ford,
• Financial Services Account clowns, trick roping, barrel racing, line Parent Support coordinator, at 301-677-3617
dancing, covered wagons and cowboy
Management, July 10, 9 to 11 a.m. Sky Vacation Bible School shoot-outs. A cowboy breakfast will be
or email rikki.l.ford.ctr@us.army.mil.
• Consumer Awareness, July 12, 1 to • Enlisted Spouses Club will meet the
3 p.m. Sky Vacation Bible School will be served Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. for $5 second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at
• Investing 101, July 17, 9 to 11 a.m. held Aug. 6 to 10 from 9 a.m. to 12:45 with admission. Potomac Place Neighborhood Center due to
• Developing Your Spending Plan, p.m. at Argonne Hills Chapel Center. Tickets cost $30 for ages 8 and older renovations. The next meeting is July 9. For
July 19, 1 to 3 p.m The free program is for children ages and $18 for ages 7 and younger. Admission more information, visit ftmeadeesc.org or
• First Term Financial Readiness, July 4 years old up through fifth grade. includes all-day rides and attractions. For email membership@ftmeadeesc.org.
24, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. VBS features games, crafts, music more information, call 301-865-6800 or • Spouse Connection meets the second
For more information, call ACS at and adventures. Snacks and lunch are visit adventureparkusa.com. Tuesday of every month from 7 to 8:30
301-677-5590 or the Navy Fleet and included. • The Blue Star Museums program p.m. at Potomac Place Neighborhood,
Family Support Center at 301-677-9014. Registration is limited to the first is offering free admission for all active- 4998 Second Corps Blvd. The next meeting
200 children and will close July 23. duty, National Guard and Reserve service will be July 10. The program provides an
Registration tables will be set up until members and their dependents through
MFTB courses July 23 at Argonne Hills Chapel Center Labor Day. More than 1,800 museums
opportunity for all spouses in the Fort
Meade community and surrounding area to
Army Community Service and Army and the Main Post Chapel. are registered. For more information, meet and get connected.
Family Team Building are offering Family Volunteers are needed to sign up visit bluestarfam.org/Programs/Blue_ Child care is not available. For more
Team Building classes at Potomac Place immediately. Star_Museums or dodlive.mil/index. information, call 301-677-4110 or email
and Meuse Forest neighborhood centers. For more information, call 301-677- php/2012/06/blue-star-museums-all- amber.e.rustad@us.army.mil.
• “Navigating Military Life” on July 12 0386 or 301-677-6038. summer-long. • Bridging the Gap deployment support
and 13, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. group, sponsored by Army Community
The Level I class, for military Romp ‘n Stomp MEETINGS Service, meets the second Tuesday of the
personnel and spouses and Department month from 6 to 8 p.m. at Potomac Place
of Army civilians, provides tools to During the summer, Romp ‘n Stomp
playgroup meets Tuesdays from 9:30 to Neighborhood Center. The next meeting is
navigate the military lifestyle. Modules • Families Dealing with Deployment meets July 10. For more information, call Sharon
include Expectations of Military Life, 11:30 a.m. at the Boundless Playground. the first and third Monday of every month
The playgroup is for parents and their Collins at 301-667-4116 or email sharon.
Understanding Military Acronyms, and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Meuse Forest j.collins@us.army.mil.
Military Traditions and Customs. children up to 5 years old. Neighborhood Center. The next meeting is
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