Fort Meade Soundoff Nov. 29, 2012

1. Soundoff!
vol. 64 no. 48
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Published in the interest of the Fort Meade community November 29, 2012
‘tis the
season
Come out and support Fort Meade’s yule-
tide spirit and enduring rivalries. Over the
next week, the post will host its Holiday
Tree Lighting, the U.S. Army Field Band
Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus holiday
concert, Picerne’s “December in the City,”
and the annual Army-Navy flag football
game and free tailgate party.
See Page 2 and Page 17 for more infor-
mation on event dates and times.
waterlogged crowd pleaser UPCOMING EVENTS
DHR relocates Freedom Inn’s FRIDAY, 1-5 P.M.: Children’s Holiday Party - CYSS Youth Center
some services Thanksgiving meal Sunday, 5 p.m.: “Elf Man” Movie Screening & Meet and Greet - Post Theater
a real holiday treat Dec. 10: Dump Your Plump registration begins - Gaffney Fitness Center
due to pipe burst
Dec. 15, 8 a.m.: Reindeer 5K Run/1-Mile Walk - Murphy Field House
page 3 page 12 Dec. 15, 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.: Brunch with Santa Claus - Club Meade

2. Commander’s Column
Soundoff!
Editorial Staff
Garrison Commander
Guaranteed circulation:
11,285
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Holiday season ushers
Col. Edward C. Rothstein
in celebrations on post
Garrison Command
Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Latter
Public Affairs Officer
Chad T. Jones
Chad.T.Jones.civ@mail.mil
Chief, Command Information I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. fun includes pho-
Philip H. Jones The holiday reminds me of a great Native Ameri- tos with Santa,
Philip.H.Jones.civ@mail.mil can saying: candy cane train
Assistant Editor & Senior Writer “Give thanks for unknown blessings already on rides through the
Rona S. Hirsch their way.” neighborhood
Staff Writer Lisa R. Rhodes What I love about this saying is instead of being and creating crafts
Staff Writer Brandon Bieltz thankful for what we already have, we can be thank- with the kids.
Design Coordinator Timothy Davis ful for blessings we will receive in the future — even if On Dec. 6 at
Supple­mental photography provided we’re not aware of what they might be right now. 7 p.m. at Meade
by Patuxent Publishing Co. It’s good to know there are always surprises wait- High, the U.S.
ing to show up, perhaps just at the perfect time in Army Field Band
Advertising
the future. will present its COL. Edward c.
General Inquiries 410-332-6300 Now that the holiday season has officially started, annual Concert Rothstein
Allison Thompson Garrison Commander
there are several events happening on post over the Band and Sol-
410-332-6850 Allison.Thompson@baltsun.com next week that I hope you can find time to come out diers’ Chorus Holiday Celebration. The event is free
Michele Griesbauer and support. but tickets are required. Call 301-677-6586 to reserve
410-332-6381 Michele.Griesbauer@baltsun.com Dec. 8 in Philadelphia will mark the 112th meeting your tickets now.
of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., and On Dec. 7, the installation will celebrate its annual
If you would like information about receiving Soundoff! on Fort Meade or are
experiencing distribution issues, call 877-886-1206 or e-mail TP@baltsun.com. the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis in their college Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at McGlachin Parade
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday through football rivalry game. Field near the gazebo. The event will feature the U.S.
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Army-Navy game is one of the most tradi- Army Field Band Brass Quartet, a sing-along with the
tional and enduring rivalries in college football. Fort Meade community’s Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and
Printed by offset method of reproduction as a civilian enterprise in the interest of the We have our own Army-Navy tradition at Fort Girl Scouts, a visit by Santa and refreshments.
personnel at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, by the Patuxent Publishing Co., a subsidiary Meade. It’s the installation’s version of this historic There are plenty of other holiday activities vying
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. college football rivalry. for your attention. These are just a few of our tradi-
Requests for publication must reach the Public Affairs Office no later than Friday before the Fort Meade will host the game on Wednesday tional events that I wanted to bring to your attention
desired publication date. Mailing address: Post Public Affairs Office, Soundoff! IMME-MEA-PA, beginning at 4 p.m. on Mullins Field. because I know they have become favorites at Fort
Bldg. 4409, Fort Meade, MD 20755-5025. Telephone: 301-677-5602; DSN: 622-5602. The game is a fun time for all who attend. It starts Meade.
with a tailgate party sponsored by the West County One last thought: As we start this year’s holiday
Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage Chamber of Commerce. There will be free food and season, many of us will have to make a choice - to
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 prizes. drink or not drink alcohol at a holiday parties.
will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. The annual event is a fun way to support our ser- My wish is for everyone to have a happy holiday
vice members and athletes representing Fort Meade’s season. If you plan to drink alcohol, plan ahead. It’s
Printed by Patuxent Publishing Co., a private firm, in no way connected with the Department Army and Navy units. not OK to drink and drive.
of the Army. Opinions expressed by the publisher and writers herein are their own and are On Saturday, Fort Meade residents will have an Service members, in particular, need to keep in
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
opportunity to enjoy the annual holiday celebration, mind that the No. 1 cause of off-duty deaths is traffic
the Army of the products or services advertised. “December in the City,” hosted by Picerne Military fatalities.
Housing. As we take time off to enjoy the holidays and spend
The event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the time with families and friends, we must do so safely.
Potomac Place Neighborhood Center. The holiday Have a great week!
www.ftmeade.army.mil
You can also keep track of Fort Meade on Twitter at twitter.com/ftmeademd
and view the Fort Meade Live Blog at ftmeade.armylive.dodlive.mil.
Commander’s Open Door
Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein has an open door policy.
All service members, retirees, government employees, family members
Co n t e n t s and community members age 18 or older are invited to address issues or
concerns to the commander directly by visiting Rothstein’s office on Mon-
days from 4 to 6 p.m. at garrison headquarters in Hodges Hall, Bldg. 4551,
News.............................. 3 Sports................................... 14
Llewellyn Avenue.
Trouble Ticket................ 4 Movies.................................. 18 Visitors are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is
necessary.
Community.................. 17 Classified.............................. 19 For more information, call 301-677-4844.
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3. News
DHR closed due to water damage
By Philip H. Jones
Command Information Chief
A water pipe burst Sunday at approxi-
mately 11 a.m. in Building 2234 on
Huber Avenue, forcing the closing of
most installation services provided by the
Directorate of Human Resources.
Some of those services are being relo- Fort Meade
cated to other buildings on the installa- Firefighter Ryan
tion. Gentzler clears
“Our primary goal is to get DHR out water after
personnel moved as soon as possible so a pipe burst
we can continue to take care of service Sunday on the
members and their families,” said Wendy second floor
Messick, director of DHR. ceiling at the
The Directorate of Public Works is Directorate
coordinating the building’s cleanup. The of Human
total damage to the building is still being Resources at
assessed. 2234 Huber
Services provided in Building 2234 Road. Several
include the Defense Military Pay Office, services at
the Military Personnel Division, Army DHR have been
Career and Alumni Program, Military temporarily
Reassignment and Transition Section, relocated.
and the Administrative Services Divi-
sion, which includes identification cards photo COURTESY
Directorate
and passports, services to retirees and of Emergency
family members, and transportation and Services
joint travel services.
The Defense Military Pay Office and
the ACAP are being relocated to Build-
ing 4216 on Roberts Avenue. Other ser-
vices, including the Casualty Assistance
Section, Military Personnel Automation
and Retiree Services, are being relocated off the water, Messick said the damage
to Building 219, the Resource Manage- had already been done.
ment Office on Chisholm Avenue. Part of the process to restore full
The ID Card Section and Navy Per- services to Building 2234 includes daily
sonnel Service Detachment will remain indoor air-quality checks.
in Building 2234 and are expected to “The dehumidifying process has start-
reopen as early as next week, Messick ed,” said James Brueggemeyer, an indus-
said. trial hygiene technician at Kimbrough
The damaged pipe, located on the sec- Ambulatory Care Center. “Fans, heaters,
ond floor ceiling, caused extensive dam- dehumidifiers are located throughout the
age to three of the building’s four floors. building and working. All readings were
Water damaged carpeting, ceiling tiles within standards, and no health hazards
and insulation as well as office electronic were noted.”
equipment and furniture, said Messick. Updates regarding restorations of ser-
Although the Directorate of Emergen- vices are posted daily on the Fort Meade
cy Services was alerted Sunday to shut Facebook page.
Connect with Fort Meade at
Facebook.com/ftmeade
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4. N ews
All DES patrol vehicles now
equipped with defibrillators
Story and photo by Philip H. Jones single AED unit is about $2,300, according damage or death. If the first emergency per-
Command Information Chief to the American Red Cross. sonnel on scene are equipped with an AED,
Reports from police departments across Sides said he included the patrol vehicles precious time is saved and the chances of
the nation have detailed how automated in the request because a police officer is survival are increased.
external defibrillators have saved lives. often the first responder to a 911 call, fol- DES personnel annually receive CPR
Thanks to the availability of year-end lowed by fire department personnel and training, which includes learning defibrilla-
funds, the Fort Meade Directorate of Emer- then an ambulance. tion skills, said Wray Kinsley, DES assistant
gency Service now equips each of its patrol “Having an AED on the scene increases chief of training and prevention.
vehicles with an AED, putting the DES in the potential to save a life,” Sides said. “Over the past three years, DES person-
a better position to save lives. According to the American Red Cross, nel have saved two lives because an AED
According to the American Red Cross, statistics show that more than 200,000 was on the scene,” he said.
an AED is a device about the size of a Americans die of sudden cardiac arrest Police officers are expected to be able
laptop computer that analyzes the heart’s every year. Up to 50,000 of these deaths to respond to a variety of situations that
rhythm for any abnormalities and, if neces- could have been prevented if someone had may arise while they are on duty, Sides
sary, directs the rescuer to deliver an electri- initiated the Cardiac Chain of Survival and said. Training that allows police officers to
cal shock to the victim. if an AED had been available for immediate perform basic first aid and CPR are part
This shock, called defibrillation, may help use at the time of the emergency. of the job. Traffic Chief Lt. George Manning of
the heart re-establish an effective rhythm of Sudden cardiac arrest cases are usu- “A police officer is more likely to per- the Directorate of Emergency Services
its own. ally due to abnormal heart rhythms called form CPR than fire his weapon during his inspects an automated external
Lt. Col. J. Darrell Sides, Fort Meade arrhythmias, the vast majority of which are career,” Sides said. defibrillator stored in the trunk of a
Provost Marshal and director of the DES, ventricular fibrillation. Ventricular fibrilla- patrol vehicle.
said Garrison Commander Col. Edward tion is a condition in which the heart’s elec- What is the cardiac chain
C. Rothstein originally tasked the DES to trical impulses suddenly become chaotic,
put the AEDs in all government buildings causing the heart to cease pumping blood of survival? • Step three: Early defibrillation
• Step four: Early advanced cardiac life
on post. effectively. The cardiac chain of survival is a series support, as needed
However, in the request for funding, Victims of sudden cardiac arrest collapse of four critical steps. All four steps of The third step, delivering an electrical
Sides included adding an AED for each and quickly lose consciousness, often with- the chain must be present to help ensure shock to the heart, which is known as
patrol vehicle in the DES fleet. out warning. survival from sudden cardiac arrest. defibrillation, is recognized as the most
The request for AEDs totaled more than Automated external defibrillation must • Step one: Early access to care (calling critical step in restoring cardiac rhythm
$100,000, he said. be started within minutes of the onset of the 911 or another emergency number) and resuscitating a victim of SCA.
While the cost of an AED varies by man- sudden cardiac arrest because every minute • Step two: Early cardiopulmonary Information provided by the American
ufacturer and model, the average price for a that passes increases the likelihood of brain resuscitation, or CPR Red Cross.
DES continues to crack down on speeders on post
By Brandon Bieltz and tend to sit there until [the officers] settled struction area increases substantially. tem, the regulation takes note of repeated
Staff Writer the problem that day and come back the next Tickets in one of these areas begin at offenders, which can result in revoking driving
A heavy foot on the gas pedal can trans- day to do the same thing,” said Fort Meade $290. privileges on post.
late into a lighter wallet or even the need to Police Lt. George Manning, DES traffic chief. “People tend to not want to follow that For example, a speeding ticket issued for no
find alternate ways of getting around Fort “They sit there and write tickets until they speed limit because it’s so slow,” Manning more than 10 mph over the posted speed limit
Meade. settle the problem down.” said. “It’s 15 mph for a reason. There’s school- is three points. Six points in six months result
From the residential areas to security gates, Speeding hotspots also are identified age pedestrians that are walking in the area.” in a letter to the offender’s command.
police officers from the Directorate of Emer- through complaints from the community. Manning said speed limits are strictly According to the regulation, more than 12
gency Services are tracking down drivers “We’ll send somebody out there and do a enforced at the gates where people speed in points in 12 consecutive months or 18 points
speeding on Fort Meade roads and issuing little more enforcement in that area,” Man- and out of the installation. While most of the in 24 consecutive months can result in the sus-
citations that begin at $110. ning said. “Most of speeding complaints enforcement is done before vehicles exit the pension or revocation of driving privileges.
Adding to the risks of speeding, Army are coming from residents. Unfortunately, actual gates, officers can chase down speeders To track down speeders, all patrol cars have
regulations can ban frequent speeders from it’s more or less somebody who lives in that after they’ve passed through the gates. a mobile radar unit that can catch speeders at
driving on post. residential area that’s speeding.” “We do have a pretty large zone where the press of a button.
Through residential complaints and offi- Some of the top speeding locations are in you’re still on federal property,” Manning Lasers and radar guns are also used by the
cers observing speeding trends, DES has Normandy Bluffs on Reece Road and at secu- said. “We can still pull you over and issue a more than 30 officers who have been trained
identified hotshots on post while officers rity gates and near schools where the speed citation.” to use the high-tech equipment.
continually patrol the areas in an effort to limit drops to 15 mph. DES follows Maryland motor vehicle laws “Folks need to just abide by the speed limit
manage speeders. While speeding tickets begin at $110, the for citations but also incorporates Army or they’re going to get a ticket,” Manning said.
“They’ll find the people that are speeding lowest fine for speeding in a school or con- Regulation 190-5. Using a point-based sys- “That’s the bottom line.”
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5. N ews
Post USO-Metro moves into new center
Story and photo by Lisa R. Rhodes command.
Staff Writer The facility will open following an inspec-
As the holiday season draws near, Queen tion by the Directorate of Emergency Ser-
Waddell, Fort Meade’s USO-Metro coordi- vices.
nator, is grateful for the organization’s new The Fort Meade USO-Metro serves all
building. active-duty service members and their family
“I’m really excited,” Waddell said at the new members within the community.
center. “We can continue all our good work in Horton and Waddell said they are excited
the community.” to be located near the Defense Information
The Fort Meade USO-Metro is scheduled School student barracks and the barracks for
to open its new facility, located at 8612 6th single Soldiers to reach out to a new clientele.
Armored Calvary Road on the corner of “We can tap into a new population,” Wad-
Mapes Road, on Wednesday. dell said. “Everyone can get a piece of the
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held in USO in a greater capacity.”
January. Horton said the new building will serve
The 2,200-square-foot building is expected as a “community center and drop-in center”
to be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to where students and single Soldiers can come
9 p.m. to “hang out and relax.”
USO-Metro, which will share the facility In preparation for the USO-Metro, the
with Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, building was gutted and rebuilt by Harkins
moved from 7007A Baker St. in Midway Builders, based in Marriottsville, as a pro
Commons. bono project. DINFOS students and Soldiers
“It was a small townhouse and wasn’t set up painted the exterior.
for the type of activities we run,” said Pamela The interior features freshly painted walls, Queen Waddell, the Fort Meade USO-Metro coordinator, chats with Anthony Perry,
Horton, Warrior and Family Center manager two new bathrooms, a new heating system, a a USO volunteer, on Monday as the organization restocks the food pantry at its new
for USO-Metro. nine-seat theater room, two offices, wireless center on 6th Armored Calvary Road. The 2,200-square-foot building includes a nine-
Although the former center was donated computer space, a snack bar and a stoveless seat theater room, snack bar, wireless computer space and an outdoor patio.
four years ago by Picerne Military Housing, kitchen.
Horton said there was no parking for USO- The building is furnished with leather activities. “I just wanted to see the new [center] and
Metro’s clientele nor was it located on a bus couches and wooden tables and chairs. Several sponsors, including Computer Sci- see how I could help out,” said Perry, who has
route. There is also ample room for the orga- ences Corporation, Northrop Grumman and volunteered with the organization for a year.
“It was hard to get to,” Horton said. nization’s food pantry. In the back of the SAIC, donated funds to cover the cost of the “It looks really good.”
Two years ago the organization started building, there is space for patio furniture and furniture, two televisions and two gaming USO-Metro is recruiting volunteers to help
looking for an alternative space on post. The umbrellas. monitors. the organization operate during its new eve-
larger facility, which was previously occupied Waddell and the organization’s 45 volun- Anthony Perry, a former Army sergeant ning and weekend hours.
by the Defense Information Systems Agency, teers will use the outdoor space to hold its and USO volunteer, visited the facility on Editor’s note: To volunteer or for more
was donated by the installation and garrison annual barbecue in the spring and for other Monday. information, call 410-305-0660.
Project USO Elf brings families holiday cheer
By Lisa R. Rhodes limited.” USO,” Tyler said. “They can do it big- were given a minimum spending limit
Staff Writer Doris Tyler, division chief for ACS, ger and better for our families.” of $50 for at least two gifts.
Fort Meade’s USO-Metro will spon- said the USO and ACS discussed the Tyler said that ACS Financial Readi- Queen Waddell, the Fort Meade
sor its fourth annual Project USO Elf prospect of combining Project USO Elf ness counselors were the primary coor- USO-Metro coordinator, said people
from Dec. 10 to 13 at McGill Training and the Angel Tree since February. dinators of the Angel Tree project. can drop their gifts off at McGill Train-
Center. “ACS has transferred our holiday With the transfer of the program to ing Center from Dec. 10 to 12. Volun-
The three-day event is designed to assistance program this year to the USO-Metro, ACS has saved 600 man teers will sort and tag the gifts.
help military families facing economic hours that Financial Readiness coun- Military parents who registered with
hardships provide toys for their children selors can now dedicate toward helping the program and have their confirma-
during the holidays. economically distressed military fami- tion letter can stop by Dec. 13 from 4 to
This year, USO-Metro has absorbed lies improve their situation. 7 p.m. to pick up their gifts. Volunteers
the Angel Tree project that has been a For Project USO Elf, garrison senior will be available to wrap gifts. A hot
long-time tradition for Army Commu- enlisted advisors identified families who beverage station will be available.
nity Service. needed assistance and referred them to Waddell said Project USO Elf “real-
“We’ve been given the opportunity the USO-Metro website to register for ly does alleviate some financial stress
to expand our services,” said Pamela the program. around the holidays. We’re happy to
Horton, Warrior and Family Center Members of the Fort Meade com- serve those who serve others.”
manager for USO-Metro. “We realize munity who wanted to donate a gift also Editor’s note: Registration for Project
that for many families, resources are registered at the website. Individuals USO Elf has closed.
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7. N ews
Soldier shares her breast cancer scare
By Amanda Glenn plans, it would be real. I didn’t want it to be went from being a word to being something October was Breast Cancer Awarneness
First Army Division East real.” that could potentially kill me.” Month. According to the Centers for Disease
Public Affairs Green drove to her new duty station the Green’s husband insisted she go to the Control and Prevention, breast cancer is
In May 2008, Sgt. 1st Class Samantha next day. She forced herself not to think doctor the next day. The lump was still there. second only to non-melanoma skin cancer as
Green was busy. A geographical bachelorette about the lump, focusing instead on finally Next stop: her first mammogram. Green was the most common cancer among women in
with a 3-year old child, Green had her hands reuniting with her husband, finding a house, 35 years old. the United States and is also one of the lead-
full preparing for a change-of-duty station. finding a school for her child, and visiting “It was surreal,” Green said. “I was so ing causes of cancer death among women of
She forgot about her annual women’s exam family she hadn’t seen in a while. happy my husband was there even if he had all races.
until the day before she was driving away. She “I thought about everything I could to to stay in the waiting room. He had held my According to the American Cancer Soci-
would have liked to have canceled it, but the keep it off my mind,” Green said. “I decided hand the whole time up until that point. I ety, breast cancer will kill one in 36 women.
exam was required before she could sign out that as long as I didn’t think about it, I didn’t had to walk down the hall to the exam room More than 2.9 million breast cancer survivors
of her unit. Green fully expected it to be the have to do anything about it. I didn’t want by myself, though. That was hard. I just kept reside in the U.S.
same old-same old exam she always received. my husband to worry, so I didn’t tell him. I thinking I was too young for all this. And the “Over 90 percent of cancers are found in
She didn’t have time for anything else. didn’t want my family to worry, so I didn’t room was so cold. ... To this day, that’s what I the early stages, either localized or involving a
Unfortunately, the first words the doctor tell them either. remember the most — how cold I was, inside regional lymph node,” Doyle said. “Up to 98
said was, “How long has this lump been “When I arrived at my new unit, I didn’t and out.” percent of women survive when detected at
here?” want them to think I was a slacker, so I didn’t When it was over, Green and her husband, the earliest stage, and 84 percent survive if it
“I didn’t want to hear a word she said,” tell them. I pretty much made it go away for still holding hands, left the doctor’s office. has only spread to a regional lymph node.”
said Green, who now works at First Army about three months.” Two weeks later, she was back for the results, Women should conduct a monthly breast
Division East. “I was driving away the next Waiting is not good, said Lt. Col. Andrew her husband at her side. exam and report any changes to their doc-
day and I didn’t have time to deal with a Doyle, First Army Division East surgeon. “I almost cried when they told me it wasn’t tor, according to the National Breast Cancer
lump. I didn’t want to deal with a lump. I “First, it may not be cancer and knowing cancer,” Green said. “Then the doctor read Foundation website.
went into full denial mode immediately.” sooner is a huge relief for everybody,” he said. me the riot act for waiting months to come “Early detection is the most important
The only thing Green said she remem- “But if it is cancer, the earlier it is evaluated get checked out. I can’t believe I did that. I step to fighting breast cancer, and the best
bered about the rest of the visit was her and treated before it grows or spreads, the was so lucky that it wasn’t something more detection starts with monthly self-exams,”
insistence that she’d have to take care of the better the outcome. serious. Doyle said. “Each woman knows their body
lump when she arrived at her new duty sta- “Most cancers are now found before they “I was so lucky,” Green said. “I did every- the best and they will be the first ones to
tion. She refused any literature because there spread, and in these cases, 98.4 percent of thing exactly wrong. I know what could notice as soon as something is not normal,
wasn’t room in the car. She didn’t even want patients survive. If the cancer is not detected have happened. I’ve lost friends and family such as a lump or other symptom.
the doctor to make a referral. until it has spread to other parts of the body, members to breast cancer. If I could have any “In general, living a healthy lifestyle will
“I told her that since I was headed to a survival drops to as low as 23.8 percent.” wish, it would be that my daughter would help prevent breast, and all types, of cancer.
new area, I didn’t know the doctors or who Green finally realized she had to tell her never have to live with the fear of hearing a Don’t smoke, get regular exercise and have
my primary care physician would be,” Green husband. doctor say the word ‘lump.’ It’s such a little a healthy diet. Do your monthly self-exams
said. “The truth was, I just didn’t want to “That was when it became real,” she word, but it can bring your world crashing and, if older than 40, get your regular
think about it. If it thought about it or made remembered. “That was the minute ‘lump’ down.” mammograms.”
NEC staffer retires after 42 years of federal service
By John Prizer Gov. Martin O’Malley; year, she accepted a position with the then-U.S. Army
Chief, Business Plans Division a Certificate of Retire- Information Systems Command, Fort Meade.
Network Enterprise Center ment from Col. Maria Although the organization changed many times,
The hallways of the Network Enterprise Center A. Biank, commander of and saw its good eras and bad, Henson remained
seem a bit quieter theses days now that Lovie Hen- the 93rd Signal Brigade; a constant, loyal team member, always projecting a
son’s shuffling footsteps and cheery good mornings a commander’s coin from smile and a kind word for her co-workers.
are no longer heard. Garrison Commander Henson has always strived to help the less fortu-
Last month, Henson retired as an information Col. Edward C. Roth- nate. For many years she volunteered at the Civilian
systems specialist at NEC — formerly the Directorate stein; and a retirement Welfare Organization on post. She also has been
of Information Management. plaque from the Fort known to open her home to entire families in need
A retirement luncheon for Henson was held Nov. Meade Civilian Welfare of shelter, food or medical assistance.
13 at a local restaurant, with many co-workers and Fund. An avid piano player, Henson has played on Sun-
friends attending. As a parting gift, co- days for church services and taught at the Odenton
Terry Isbell, the director of NEC, presented Hen- Lovie Henson workers presented Hen- Christian School for 18 years. She had even made a
son with many accolades for her service and a Cer- son with a Kindle Fire valiant attempt to teach a number of her co-workers
tificate of Appreciation. HD and gift card. at the NEC.
Henson also received the White House Certificate Henson’s 42-year career began in March 1971 when Henson’s future plans include spending more time
of Appreciation signed by President Barack Obama; she was employed as a GS-4 key punch operator with visiting with her daughter Camille, an attorney, and
a Maryland Certificate of Appreciation signed by the First Army headquarters at Fort Meade. Within a son Delroy, a finance analyst.
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200th MPCOM cook with pride for battle assembly weekend
Story and photo by The gatekeeper to the weekend’s meal
Spc. Jacquelyn R. Slaughter was Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Kinderknecht,
200th Military Police Command a human resources NCO for the 200th
“I live, breathe and eat it.” MPCOM.
That’s how Spc. Zachary McDavid While checking identification and col-
describes his passion for cooking. lecting a small payment for the meal,
McDavid and his fellow Army Reserve Kinderknecht said serving good, hot meals
cooks assigned to the 200th Military Police builds morale, saves money and allows Sol-
Command take their passion from the menu diers to sit down and catch up without the
to the more than 100 Soldiers working dur- distractions of work.
ing the weekend battle assembly on Nov. 3 As one Soldier straggled in at the last
at the Army Reserve Center on Annapolis minute, cooks were busy cleaning the tables,
Road. washing dishes and returning the makeshift
The sweet aroma of homemade lemon restaurant to an Army training facility.
bars drifted from the small kitchen tucked in Unknown to most, when the cooks have
the corner of one of three buildings through down time, they participate in a bit of
the compound under the command of Maj. friendly competition. Each cook prepares
Gen. Sanford Holman, Command Sgt. Maj. a dish, which is judged by their peers. It’s a
Kurtis Timmer and a large staff in charge of way of having fun and it also exercises their
more than 14,000 Soldiers in 42 states. cooking skills, said Hurlston.
“We are a small community during battle “The competitions are fun; I like them,”
assembly weekend,” said Timmer, the senior McDavid said. “It’s a little bit of something
enlisted Soldier of the 200th MPCOM. “The different for us to do.”
cooks here do a phenomenal job. They pro- Spc. Zachary McDavid, a cook assigned to the 200th Military Police Command at Fort McDavid recently competed in the Marine
vide a great service, and I look forward each Meade, prepares a pastry. The Baltimore native helped to prepare lunch for the 200th barracks food service competition and won a
month to visiting with our cooks wherever MPCOM Soldiers during battle assembly weekend on Nov. 3. first-place medal.
my travels take me.” With the kitchen closed for the weekend,
Holman and Timmer waited until the of our troops,” Holman said. “We may be Led by Sgt. Toni Hurlston of Suitland, the cooks discussed the busiest day of the
line was vacated and all the troops were fed a military police command, but our forma- Soldiers ensured the kitchen was sanitized year — the command’s holiday party. The
before grabbing an empty tray and plastic tions are filled with Soldiers of all skill sets, before any work began. Hurlston said nutri- December feast is the highlight for many
utensils. With their plates filled with food and our cooks are an important member of tion is important for the health and welfare Reserve units across the formations.
and a quick stop at the salad bar, the senior the Champion team.” of the formations. “It means a lot for Soldiers and their fami-
leadership grabbed an empty spot at a After an early morning formation, the “I think people are happier when they lies,” Hurlston said about the holiday event.
nearby table with the Soldiers. small team of seven Soldiers went right to have good, nutritional food,” she said. Timmer said cooks are the backbone of
“They definitely help build the morale work. Using the U.S. Army Reserve Command’s a unit.
21-meal plan, the cooks select from an “Sometimes they may think their efforts
assortment of meal options and are kept go unnoticed, but they don’t,” he said. “I
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Pilgrims’ story illustrates spiritual resiliency
By Amanda Glenn Prayer breakfasts are one of the ways
First Army Division East the Army emphasizes spiritual resil-
At the First Army Division East ience. Attendance is typically voluntary
prayer breakfast held Nov. 20, Chap- and can be nondenominational.
lain (Lt. Col.) Harry Huey used the Unit commanders and chaplains
story of the Pilgrims and the first together determine the theme for prayer
Thanksgiving to illustrate the power of breakfasts; chaplains determine the
spiritual resilience. content.
“The Pilgrims are a vivid picture of “I think it’s important to have spiri-
spiritual resiliency in the face of long- tual resilience events for a couple of
term adversity,” he said. “Their story reasons,” Huey said. “First, they raise
is a critical aspect of the founding of awareness of the spiritual dimension of
America.” Soldier Fitness. My observation is that
During his presentation, Huey this is the least addressed of the five
encouraged everyone to look closely dimensions of Comprehensive Soldier
within themselves during the Thanks- Fitness.
giving holiday and think about resil- “Second, they serve as opportunities
ience overall and what role spiritual for the audience to do an internal inven-
resilience plays. tory regarding their spiritual fitness.”
“I want to make the case that spiri- The Pilgrims, Huey said, didn’t just
tual resiliency is absolutely critical to inventory their spiritual fitness; they
our overall resiliency as human beings,” incorporated their spirituality into
Huey said. “As we look around us and every element of their lives, drawing on
see people struggling with different it to overcome hardships and dangers.
types of issues from moral failures to Their success led not only to the first
tragic losses and sickness, I think that Thanksgiving but laid the foundation
Photos by Staff Sgt. Stephen Crofoot
spiritual resilience is one of the key for the American character today.
components that enables us as human Members of First Army Division East make their way through the breakfast line during Huey listed six key points of their
beings to not only cope with life, but to a prayer breakfast held Nov. 20 at Fort Meade. During his presentation, Chaplain (Lt. spiritual resilience that allowed them to
live life in a way that is good for us.” Col.) Harry Huey discussed the strength of Pilgrims who used a robust and dynamic continue to persevere:
Huey chose the Pilgrims as an exam- religious faith to survive their first year in America. They had a strong religious faith that
ple because they are foundational to was both coherent and personal. They
our history as Americans and are the in the face of extreme adversity,” he soil, suffering financial setbacks … regularly practiced their faith both
originators of Thanksgiving. said. “When you think about their living through storms at sea while individually and as a group. They had
“In my mind, individually and col- odyssey — migrating twice within a crammed below deck in a small ship, a strong sense of community. They had
lectively, they stand the test of time as 15-year period, a near 50 percent death malnutrition, starvation, exposure to a very strong sense of mission. They
examples of rugged spiritual resiliency rate for their first year on American cold, violent winters, and isolation accepted that faith included adver-
— and then think about how intact sity. They had a strong sense of God’s
they remained as individuals and as a providence.
group, you have to ask, ‘How did they Huey also read from the memoirs of
do it?’ ” Plymouth Gov. William Bradford, “Of
But they did, said Huey, through a Plymouth Plantation.”
robust, specific, coherent and dynamic “It was answered that all great and
religious faith and practice — attributes honorable actions are accompanied with
that remain relevant today, he said. great difficulties, and must be enter-
“The Army’s Comprehensive Sol- prised and overcome with answerable
dier Fitness program identifies spiritual courage.”
resiliency as one of five dimensions of At the conclusion of the prayer
resilience,” Huey said. “CSF defines breakfast, Huey encouraged those in
it as this: one’s purpose, core values, attendance to be like the Pilgrims with
beliefs identity and life vision. CSF says a spiritual resilience that would carry
that spirit resiliency draws upon other them through the ups and downs in
things, religious teachings that form the their lives.
basis of their character.” “I think the prayer breakfast was a
huge success,” said Master Sgt. Billie
J. Suttles of First Army Division East.
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Harry Huey speaks “It was a great turnout, and the history
to members of First Army Division East lesson connected Christians from the
during a prayer breakfast held Nov. 20 at 1600s to Christians today. Chaplain
Fort Meade. His presentation focused on Huey prepared his lesson well, and I
the importance of spiritual resilience. truly enjoyed listening to it.”
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PHOTOS BY NOAH SCIALOM
Retired Col. Bert Rice, who served side dishes, hugs kitchen staffer Maryann Johnson
in appreciation of her hard work.
RIGHT: Members of the Center for Service Support Navy Detachment at the Defense
Information School chat over Thanksgiving dinner. The menu featured turkey, roast
beef and pork, ham, Cornish hens, stuffing, side dishes, cheesecake, pies and
beverages.
Thanksgiving celebrated
lavishly at Freedom Inn
By Rona S. Hirsch sharing their meal with young active-duty
Staff Writer service members is wonderful. I’m glad I’m
They stood behind the counter in their able to do this. It’s a privilege.” this year.” calorie cards. We’re required to do it every
tall white chef hats and dress blues, entic- Freedom Inn provided a formal Thanks- In anticipation of the large crowds, the day, except Thanksgiving.”
ing hungry diners with roast beef and roast giving meal with all the fixings from 11 a.m. menu featured 360 pounds of turkey, 140 Sgt. Christian Palermo of 55th Signal Com-
pork, turkey and Cornish hen, side dishes to 2 p.m. and leftovers from 3 to 4:30 p.m. pounds of roast beef, 120 pounds of ham, pany (Combat Camera), who was deployed in
and wine. “I’m surprised how it transformed from a 80 pounds of Cornish hens, 120 pounds of Afghanistan for the last two years, said he was
“Any suckling pig for you today, sir? chow hall to almost like a fancy restaurant,” shrimp, 30 pounds of bread for stuffing and surprised at the variety. “I wasn’t expecting
There’s never too much food on Thanksgiv- said Staff Sgt. Sean Harp of 55th Signal 30 pounds of corn bread for stuffing, 40 it to be like this,” said Palermo of Redlands,
ing,” beckoned Garrison Command Sgt. Company (Combat Camera). “And it’s nice pounds of macaroni and cheese, 30 pounds of Calif. “I was just expecting turkey and stuff-
Maj. Thomas Latter as he waved a plate of to see senior leadership behind the serving green beans, 30 pounds of corn, 140 pounds ing and that’s it. It’s been great.”
sliced pork. counter. They take time from their families of yams, 28 pounds of cranberry sauce, 48 But it was the pair of whole 40-pound
Few could resist. to serve.” cheesecakes, 48 cherry pies, 48 pumpkin pies, pigs with apples in their mouth, marinated 24
“I’ve never had pork before,” said William This year, 527 service members, retirees, 48 sweet potato pies, 12 pecan pies and eight hours earlier and roasted for four hours, that
Chillous of Montgomery, Ala., as he sampled DoD civilians and their guests celebrated cases of assorted wines. drew smiles — and gasps.
a slice. “It’s excellent.” Thanksgiving at the dining facility. “Even on Christmas we don’t serve a menu “He was able to live his Thanksgiving
Participating in a long-standing Army “We get more civilians and family mem- like this,” Mountain said. “Not very much is destiny today,” Command Sgt. Maj. Marion
tradition, Latter took his place in a long line bers than Soldiers, lots of retirees — all for left over.” J. Travis of the 742nd Military Intelligence
of senior and noncommissioned officers who $7.50 a plate,” said Howard Mountain, proj- Unlike typical meals at the Freedom Inn, Battalion said of the piglet he carved and
served Thanksgiving dinner to junior-ranked ect manager/chef for Son’s Quality Food for Thanksgiving diners are permitted to order served.
service members at the Freedom Inn Dining the Freedom Inn. any combination of entrees and return for Garrison Commander Col. Edward C.
Facility. He had an inkling that the number of din- seconds. “We try to make sure they have as Rothstein and his wife, Audrey, offered plastic
“It’s important for a leader to serve the ers would surpass last year’s crowd of 350. much as they want,” Mountain said. glasses of wine, eggnog and sparkling cider.
Soldiers and families a holiday meal, to see “I was getting more calls than usual,” said There is also more flexibility with the Their teenage children, Emily, 16, and Sam,
them relaxing, to let them know I appreciate Mountain as he surveyed the long line of menu. “For Thanksgiving, you get to show 13, served side dishes.
what they do,” Latter said. “And then to serve diners that reached to the door. “We always your skills, to depart from the standard “We’re busy, busier than last year,” said
families — that’s great, and to see retirees prepare for 400 to 500. I prepared for 600 menu,” Mountain said. “I don’t even put out Rothstein, who manned the roast beef sta-
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11. Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein and his wife, Audrey, hand out eggnog as well as wine and sparkling cider during
the annual Thanksgiving festivities at the Freedom Inn Dining Facility. In keeping with Army tradition, senior and noncommissioned
officers serve Thanksgiving dinner to junior-ranked service members.
tion in 2011. “It’s a great facility and a great it’s awesome.”
community.” But the holiday fare isn’t the only lure for
Retired Col. Bert Rice, former director service members and retirees.
of transformation on Fort Meade, served “I came to be with the Soldiers,” said
collard greens, strings beans, corn and sweet retired Sgt. 1st Class Robert Drake, 87, who
potatoes. served during World War II with the 65th
“This is an opportunity to give back and Infantry Division. “I love to see all the officers
to recognize service members and the retirees serving. It’s all really nice.”
and their families,” he said. “I like to serve Pulling a 12-hour shift and far from his
the families and see the big smile on their Atlanta home, Maj. Jason Rogers of First
faces. And they appreciate us serving them. Army Division East found solace in the com-
... We had a nice turnout. The dining facility pany of Soldiers.
is No. 1. All the people here work hard and “I enjoy being around Soldiers,” he said.
are proud of their work.” “They’re my second family.”
A flexible vegetarian who indulges on After filling his plate, William Chillous
Thanksgiving, Harp waited on line for roast joined his wife, Starsha, their 5-year-old
beef after it was removed from the oven. daughter Shamya, and his in-laws including
“Normally, I’m a ‘flexatarian’ all year,” said retired Sgt. 1st Class Mike Harley and his
Harp of Tampa, Fla. “But it’s Thanksgiving, wife, Jessica.
so I’m going all out. It’s sure a lot better than “My wife and I come every year,” said
eating a Hot Pocket and burrito. Harley, who resides in Patriot Ridge. “There’s
“It’s better than Mom made, but not better a lot of food, a lot of Soldiers. It brings back
than Nana’s green-bean casserole and des- feelings of being around Soldiers. The food is
serts. I [just] wish all the TVs had on football. great. I could cook myself, but I like coming Spc. Caston Schneider dines with his grandfather retired Lt. Col. Louis Schneider. A
And there is no couch to crash on. Otherwise, here better. This is the spot for me.” record number of 527 patrons feasted at the dining facility.
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