Fort Meade SoundOff for March 22, 2012

Soundoff!
vol. 64 no. 12 Published in the interest of the Fort Meade community
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March 22, 2012

race to
1st place

Defense Information
School names winners of
visual arts competition
Photo by Lance Cpl. Sharon D. Kyle

SPORTS 2ND PLACE: Marine Lance Cpl. Reagan Lodge, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, conducts water running exercises during a
physical training session on Sept. 14, 2011 in Ramer Hall, The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.
Some of the military’s best photographers, videographers and graphic artists were named during the Defense Information School’s 49th annual Visual Information Awards
program held March 12-15. For more, see Pages 14-15.

PX update olympic gold UPCOMING EVENTS
Construction on Manor View students today, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Women’s History Month Observance - McGill
new facility to join first lady at Saturday, 9 a.m.: Ice Breaker Golf Tournament - The Courses
change parking mini-Olympics event friday-saturday: NAF property sale - The Pavilion (details on Page 13)
wednesday, 11:30 a.m.: Fort Meade National Prayer Luncheon - Club Meade
page 5 page 18

Commander’s Column
Soundoff!
Editorial Staff
Garrison Commander
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Rendering honors to the flag
Col. Edward C. Rothstein Enforcer of the Standards. When in a
Garrison Command That is one of the most important jobs I have formation or
Sgt. Maj. Charles E. Smith as Fort Meade’s garrison command sergeant a group, the
Public Affairs Officer major. Some of the standards I enforce include senior service
Chad T. Jones the proper wear of the uniform, maintenance of member pres-
Chad.T.Jones.civ@mail.mil
Chief, Command Information our barracks and safety during PT. ent will call the
Philip H. Jones If I see something wrong, it is my job to fix it. group to “Atten-
Philip.H.Jones.civ@mail.mil That’s why I’m writing today. tion” and then
Assistant Editor & Senior Writer Recently, I have witnessed numerous customs “Parade, Rest.”
Rona S. Hirsch and courtesies violations throughout the Fort At the first note
Staff Writer Lisa R. Rhodes Meade community, particularly in regard to of “Retreat,”
Staff Writer Brandon Bieltz saluting the flag. the senior ser- Charles E. Smith
Design Coordinator Timothy Davis I know the subject has been discussed before. vice member Garrison Command
Sergeant Major
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will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. not visible) and render a proper hand salute at that everyone is fully aware of military customs
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Co n t e n t s during Retreat
at McGlachlin
Parade Field on
March 20.
News.............................. 3 Religion................................. 21

Trouble Ticket................ 4 Sports................................... 18 Photo by Jason Kelly

Community.................. 16 Movies.................................. 22

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News
Drive with caution
DES, Picerne crack down on speeders
By Brandon Bieltz
Staff Writer
Speeding on the installation has been a hot
topic on the Fort Meade Facebook page and
during Garrison Commander Col. Edward C.
Rothstein’s town halls.
With a few more tools in their arsenal,
the Directorate of Emergency Services and
Picerne Military Housing are prepared to
combat speeders on installation roads.
Although there are less speeding problems
on post than outside the fence line, DES has
equipped more patrol cars with effective radar
instruments while Picerne is operating a pilot
program with eight speed humps throughout
Meuse Forest.
“Our speeding problem on the installation
is lower than anywhere in Anne Arundel
County,” said Maj. J. Darrell Sides, operations
officer at DES. “We’ll never prevent speeding;
we can only reduce it.”
To curtail speeding, the DES obtained
eight mobile radar units from Fort Campbell,
Ky. The devices are in addition to the sev-
eral already installed in traffic enforcement
vehicles.
The mobile radar instruments allow driv-
ing police officers to check the speed of a
vehicle. The passive system remains on at all
times. And with the push of a button, the
officer can track the speed of a vehicle he
believes is speeding.
While traffic enforcement officers have had
mobile radar in their patrol cars for several
years, regular patrol officers have still been map courtesy picerne military housing
using hand-held radars, which require the offi-
cer to be parked to get an accurate reading. “When a person’s radar detector goes off, Another tool that Manning uses is a small by the end of April. The speed humps will
With the addition of the eight instruments, all that’s telling them is that their speed has device with two hoses that lay across the street. be strategically placed on straight, downhill
DES can put the equipment in several, regular just been registered by the police car,” Sides The device registers and tracks the speed of streets — roads conducive to speeding, said
patrol cars to allow officers to track speeders said. “It’s too late. The radar detector just lets drivers. Using this information, Manning can Jessie Hyder, a Picerne community builder.
while handling other tasks. them know when they’ve been busted.” determine where the most speeders are. “[The placements are] a combination of
In addition to allowing moving police To further deter speeders, DES is also using In addition to these tools, DES determines our team knowing the streets, and some were
officers to obtain an accurate reading, some radar trailers; empty, marked patrol cars; and where to focus its efforts based on complaints geared from residents,” Hyder said.
patrol cars will have dual mounted systems speed tracking devices. from the community. Most complaints, Man- Unlike narrow speed bumps, which are
with radar in the front and back of the vehicle. Fort Meade Police Lt. George Manning, ning said, come from school zones and the against Army regulations, the speed humps
With this technology, officers can track a car DES’ traffic supervisor, sets up two to four residential neighborhoods. will not slow down emergency vehicles. Tire
that drove past them. radar trailers at all times that prominently “We increase area presence when we get gaps on the humps will allow larger emer-
“Somebody slows down when they see the display a vehicle’s speed. certain complaints in certain areas,” he said. gency vehicles to straddle the hump, instead
cop car, but they have the tendency to speed “Most people are generally law-abiding “That’s one way we use the public’s comments of driving directly over it.
back up after they pass the police officer,” citizens but get a little excessive with their right and concerns as a way to try to deter speeding While Picerne is waiting to see how the
Sides said. “We’ll continue to track the vehicle foot,” Sides said. “When they’re reminded of problems.” speed humps work in Meuse Forest before
until it is out of sight.” their speed, a fair amount do slow down.” Following suggestions by residents, Picerne installing them in other neighborhoods, the
Unlike active radar, the mobile radar’s Empty patrol cars are also parked around has taken its own steps to help deter speeding Directorate of Public Works has received rec-
passive system can’t be picked up by a radar the installation to create the illusion that more in its housing areas. ommendations about installing speed humps
detector, which is illegal on the installation. officers are patrolling the streets, then later As part of a larger roadwork program, beyond the housing areas.
The motorist will only get a reading after he replaced with police officers conducting radar eight speed humps, also known as speed “It will deter a majority of the popula-
has been tracked. enforcement. cushions, will be installed in Meuse Forest tion,” Sides said. “We will see a reduction.”

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Have you noticed an issue on post Community
Trouble
and wondered if anything is being
done to fix it? Email concerns and
issues to chad.t.jones.civ@mail.
Crime Watch
Ticket mil. Each week, Soundoff! will Compiled by the Fort Meade Directorate of Emergency Services
address issues identified on post
March 12, Larceny of pri- in the head and right eye.
and describe what is being done to vate property: An unknown
solve them. person(s) removed an unse- March 15, Larceny of pri-
cured, unattended bicycle vate property: The victim
from the side of the victim’s stated that unknown persons
quarters. removed his cell phone char-
ger from his room.
March 13, Traffic violations -
driving in wrong direction on one-way March 15, Assault - consummated
road, driving on suspended license: A by a battery: The Directorate of
unit observed a vehicle traveling in Emergency Services was notified of
the wrong direction on a one-way a fist fight at Murphy Field House.
road. A traffic stop was initiated. An investigation revealed that the
A check with the National Crime subject struck the victim in the face
Information Center revealed that the and pushed him onto the floor.
driver’s license was suspended.

March 17, Wrongful damage of pri-
March 14, Larceny of private prop- vate property: Unknown persons by
erty: The Directorate of Emergency unknown means broke the rear win-
Services was notified of a theft of dow of a vehicle while it was legally
private property at Murphy Field parked and secured.
House. An investigation revealed that
the victim placed his hooded jacket in
his locker while he was in the gym. March 17, Shoplifting, possession of
When he returned from the gym, he marijuana: AAFES security at the
found the locker had been opened Post Exchange observed the subject
and the jacket was gone. remove a computer game from its
original package, conceal it on him-
self and exit the store without render-
March 14, Assault - consummated ing proper payment. A search of the
by a battery: The Directorate of subject revealed what appeared to be
Emergency Services was notified of a a rolled marijuana cigarette. A test
domestic disturbance in progress. An was conducted using a narcotics test
investigation revealed that the subject kit, with positive results for Tetrahy-
assaulted her mother by striking her drocannabinol, or THC.
file photo

Play equipment near the Boundless Playground is currently undergoing repairs.

AER update
Issue: Plan: Status: The Fort Meade Army Emergency
Relief campaign has collected
The Installation Safety Office Repair the play equipment Repairs are under way $7,002 as of Monday.
has deemed and marked so that it is functional The goal is to collect $80,000
some play equipment at by May 15. Each unit should
Burba Lake as unsafe have an AER representative.
For more information, call
Community members Maintain a minimum of Golf operations will Wallace Turner, AER officer, at
have concerns about golf 18 holes at current site; continue through 301-677-5768.
course service availability in restoring golf operations May 1; The Clubhouse will
light of Base Closure and on a site south of the remain open for catering
Realignment installation is also proposed and conferences
Find Fort Meade on
Youth Services Sports Renovate the Youth Services Actual use of fields is
Complex is in need of Sports Complex expected to be this fall Facebook at
renovations to allow grass to mature Facebook.com/ftmeade


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Construction of new PX scheduled for summer
Post, AAFES current Exchange.”
The new 167,000-square-foot PX will
provide more services than the current
the current PX will be demolished and
a parking lot will be paved there.
During a March 8 meeting about
tion of the PXtra, which would provide
an additional 100 spaces. The employee
parking lot, which was initially desig-
plan to mitigate 130,000-square-foot facility, including
a larger food court with six food ven-
the new PX, parking options were
discussed.
nated as a construction staging area,
could also provide another 116 parking
parking issues dors and a pharmacy.
“We’re going to be able to provide
better service to our customers,” Bright
“Parking is a significant issue,” said
Bert Rice, Fort Meade’s director of
transformation. “For the customer, you
spaces.
With these possible solutions to
the parking shortage during construc-
By Brandon Bieltz said. “Everyone is very excited about have to think about having that reason- tion, 342 spaces would be created for
Staff Writer the project.” ably available to the current store dur- customers. Officials are working on
When construction of the new Army Construction plans for the $38 mil- ing the entire construction phase.” a sketch of the proposed temporary
and Air Force Exchange begins in July, lion project aim for the new PX, with The PX averages about 1,850 trans- parking plan for review.
the current PX will remain open. But a new parking lot, to be completed in actions per day, with customers filling “None of this has been firmed up
what is now a parking lot will be trans- two years. Once the facility is complete, half of the 600-space parking lot daily. yet,” Rice said. “It’s a work in prog-
formed into a construction zone. Based on these numbers, officials deter- ress.”
The new facility will be built on mined that at least 300 to 350 spots are Bright said he will communicate with
top of the current parking lot, leaving required to accommodate customers customers throughout the construc-
Exchange and garrison officials search- ‘We’re going to be able to during the construction. tion process, including updates on the
ing for an alternative parking plan for
customers. The PX will lose close to
provide a better service to One plan includes turning the grassy
area near PNC Bank at the corner of
changing parking situation.
A solution for the parking lot is
600 parking spaces while the new facil- our customers.’ Reece and MacArthur roads into a expected to be determined and set up
ity is constructed. temporary gravel parking lot to create prior to the groundbreaking in July.
“We have some ideas on parking,” Jonathan Bright 100 spaces. More spaces could be cre- “When we start the process in July
said Jonathan Bright, general manager Fort Meade AAFES general manager ated by using the median at the access we hope to have all parking issues
of the Fort Meade AAFES. “We are drive on MacArthur Road. resolved,” Bright said. “That’s our
identifying areas that are close to the Officials also considered the demoli- goal.”

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Facelift for Fort Meade’s Facebook page
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By Fort Meade Public Affairs Office
Beginning this morning, visitors to the
installation’s Facebook page, facebook.
com/ftmeade, will experience a new design
and features.
The update is part of Facebook’s new
timeline format for pages.
The Army’s Facebook page, facebook.
com/usarmy, was one of approximately
30 organizations that introduced the new
format on Feb. 29. The social network has
required all pages to transition to the format
by March 30.
“As soon as we learned about the require-

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ment, we started to plan for it,” said Jason
Kelly, Fort Meade’s emerging media man-
ager. “It is more than just a new look. It is a
refined way for our community to connect.”
The update adds another way for com-
munity members to provide feedback about
Fort Meade’s services and organizations.
“We’ve always answered questions posted
on our Facebook page, but sometimes we
need additional information that may not be
appropriate for posting on the page such as a
telephone number or address,” Kelly said.
Users can now send private messages

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through the page to the Public Affairs
Office and receive a response without leav-
ing Facebook.
Other changes include milestones and
a timeline, which extend far beyond Fort
Meade’s first post on May 14, 2009.
“Fort Meade has a very rich history dat-
ing back to training Soldiers here for World
War I,” Kelly said. “Now, we’re able to share
our history to better tell our story.”
Users can now explore significant mile-
stones and historical photos by scrolling
down the page.
The design is similar to the timeline that
Facebook introduced for profiles last Sep-
tember. New features on the installation’s
page include a cover photo, highlighted
Guide to new features on Fort Meade’s Facebook page
posts and larger stories.
The update allows the Public Affairs 1) The concept behind the new design is the timeline. Visitors can now click on the timeline to read past
Office to keep information at the top of the posts and learn about milestones in Fort Meade’s history. Users can also scroll down the page to view
page, Kelly said. recent posts.
“Now, we can showcase what’s impor-
tant, regardless if it is a text-based post, 2) The message button is a new tool. Users who like Fort Meade’s Facebook page can now send the
photo album or a video,” he said.
It may take some time to adjust to the
Public Affairs Office a private message and receive a response. The feature is similar to sending a
new design, Kelly said. message to a friend. It is not a real-time chat.
“Social media is constantly evolving,” he
said. “Sometimes, those changes are beyond 3) There are now four ways to view and organize content on the page: highlights, friend activity, posts
our control. It’s one of the reasons why we by (Fort Meade) and posts by others. Highlights, which is shown above, displays Fort Meade’s posts,
didn’t rush to transition to the new design. the user’s friends who also like the page, and recent posts that are not from PAO. Friend activity shows
We wanted to make sure we got it right.” posts on the page by a user’s friends. Posts by Fort Meade displays only content from PAO. “Posts by
For more information, call Jason Kelly
at 301-677-1109 or email jason.s.kelly. others” display all posts that are not from PAO. Visitors can switch between the views by selecting the
civ@mail.mil. drop-down menu next to the No. 3 shown above.

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out on top in the 21st Signal Brigade’s NCO specialist, from 55th Combat Camera; Pfc.
and Soldier of the Year competition. Carl Singleton III, an automated logistics
The competition was held Feb. 28 to specialist from 525th Signal Company, 56th
March 2 at Camp Dawson in West Vir- Signal Battalion, in Miami; and Cpl. Shaun
ginia. J. Lawson Jr., an information technology
Sgt. Amber L. Lengele, a combat pro- specialist from Headquarters and Head-
duction/documentation specialist from 55th quarters Detachment, 56th Signal Battal-
Signal Company (Combat Camera), 114th ion, at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Signal Battalion at Fort Meade, was named The winners of the NCO and Soldier of
NCO of the Year. the Year competition were chosen based
Spc. Christopher A. Ludeking, a satellite on their overall performance in events that
communication systems operator/maintain- included the Army Physical Fitness Test, an
Discounted Classes For Seniors, Teens er from the 327th Signal Company, 302nd administrative board appearance in service
Signal Battalion at Fort Meade, was named dress uniform before a panel of brigade
Active Military Personnel Their Spouses. Soldier of the Year. senior NCOs, a written examination, a
The Yoga Center Of Columbia They will represent the 21st Signal Bri- written essay on the topic of retention, three
8950 Route 108, Suite 109, Columbia, MD 21045 gade at the 7th Signal Command (Theater) randomly selected Army Warrior Tasks, a
410.720.4340 www.columbiayoga.com NCO and Soldier of the Year competition daytime land-navigation course, a weapons
at Fort Gordon, Ga., at the end of April. Photo By Spc. Justin Young challenge using the EST 2000 simulator and
The 21st Signal Brigade is charged to a map reading event.
provide and defend global information Sgt. Amber L. Lengele is named NCO The competition culminated with an

Get the insider’s capabilities to enable joint and combined of the Year and Spc. Christopher A. Army combatives tournament.
battle command across the full spectrum Ludeking is named Soldier of the Year in The combined challenges allowed partic-
of operations from the president of the the 21st Signal Brigade competition held ipants to show their proficiencies and skills
advantage United States to the war fighter and other Feb. 28 to March 2 at Camp Dawson, W. as “Best Warrior” by being well-rounded
federal agencies. Va. They will represent their brigade at in all training events — not just a subject
The brigade is geographically dispersed the 7th Signal Command (Theater) NCO/ matter expert in one category.
across the United States at eight instal- Soldier of the Year competition in April at Lengele, a native of Olympia, Wash.,
Join the conversation on lations, stationed in Central and South Fort Gordon, Ga. entered the Army in August 2007. She
Fort Meade’s social media America, deployed to Southwest Asia, and NCO and Soldier of the Quarter boards. has deployed to Afghanistan and recently
platform for the latest com- supports national, strategic and tactical The NCO quarterly winners included made cutoff score to be promoted to staff
missions worldwide. Staff Sgt. Carla A. Philpot, a chaplain assis- sergeant.
munity news. The challenging, three-day competition tant from Headquarters and Headquarters Ludeking, who was born in Sioux City,
Connect with more than included five other competitors who rep- Company, 21st Signal Brigade, at Fort Det- Iowa, joined the Army in March 2010.
resented subordinate units within the 21st rick and Sgt. Kedrick T. Nelson, a senior Both Lengele and Ludeking received the
8,000 post community mem- Signal Brigade. All who competed were the satellite communication systems operator/ Army Commendation Medal for winning
bers on the installation’s best from the first, second, third and fourth maintainer from 298th Signal Company, the competition.

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committee may choose to study and report on educational
issues of concern to the county.
the latest episode of Meade for cluster schools The representative for the Fort Meade cluster elementary
schools will serve for three years.
Week’s video blog. Visit the Those interested in filling the vacancy must complete an
The executive committee of the Anne Arundel County
installation’s website at www. Public Schools Citizen Advisory Committee is seeking a rep- application and forward it by March 30 to Teresa Tudor,
resentative for the Fort Meade cluster elementary schools. senior manager for School and Family Partnership, at ttu-
ftmeade.army.mil and visit dor@aacps.org.
The Citizen Advisory Committee’s executive committee is
the links to add your voice to appointed by the Board of Education and provides advice Applications are available on the CAC page on the
to the board on specific issues that impact education policy, AACPS website at www.aacps.org. Go to “Community”
the conversation. on the AACPS website and click “Citizen Advisory Com-
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Army’s ‘global scouts’ commemorate six years
By Maj. Sonise Lumbaca
Asymmetric Warfare Group
Public Affairs Office
March 8 marked six years since the
Asymmetric Warfare Group first unfurled
it colors during an activation ceremony on
Fort Meade.
Activated originally to mitigate and/or
defeat asymmetric threats faced by U.S.
forces in both Iraq and Afghanistan, the
AWG continues to demonstrate its unique
mission as a global, enduring Army capa-
bility.
The AWG provides operational advisory
support to Army and joint force com-
manders globally to enhance Soldier sur-
vivability, combat effectiveness, and enable
the defeat of current and emerging threats
in support of Unified Land Operations.
The unit includes about 350 Soldiers,
Department of the Army civilians and
contractors who are seasoned war fight-
ers and functional area experts who fill
the ranks of four squadrons; two opera-
tional squadrons; a training, recruiting and
assessment squadron; and a concepts and
integration squadron.
Since its inception six years ago, AWG
has provided firsthand observation of
enemy tactics, techniques and procedures,
and friendly capability gaps with the goal
of developing solutions to exploit enemy
capability gaps and to mitigate friendly
vulnerabilities. Photo courtesy U.S. Army

The unit is able to do this through its An Asymmetric Warfare Group Soldier provides security from an observation post overlooking the Kholbesat bazaar in Khwost
hand-selected operational advisors and province, Afghanistan, on March 13, 2011.
through three key attributes:
• Proximity - its firsthand observations is ever-changing in its methods. ground is using to thwart enemy tactics adaptability in Soldiers and teams while
in combat and operational areas Many units that are focused on the fight that another unit 30 miles away may not promoting innovative training and criti-
• Duration - maintaining an enduring are challenged with the opportunity to step be aware of. cal thinking to prepare future leaders for
global presence back and observe the “big picture” of the All of the observations made are non- decisive action.
• Experience - recent and relevant com- battlefield. Or they may be headed to a attributable and do not interfere with the These examples demonstrate how, over
bat and operations experience with the location they are unfamiliar with. unit operations, but rather complement it. the past six years, AWG has affected imme-
ability to rapidly blend capabilities across Operational advisors are able to make In partnering with other Army organi- diate change of behavior at the tactical
the Army these observations for deploying and zations such as the Rapid Equipping Force, level, which is critical to help reduce the
Enabling the defeat of current and deployed units, ultimately resulting in Sol- the Army Capabilities Integration Center learning curve of current OEF rotational
emerging threats begins with AWG’s dier survivability and unit combat effec- and with industry, the AWG has been able, forces.
operational advisors - the Army’s “global tiveness. in some cases, to pull commercial off-the- To complement this dissemination
scouts.” Operational advisors deploy glob- In making these observations, the AWG shelf items and rapidly get it in the hands effort, AWG also uses current observa-
ally and embed with units. is able to gather information and rapidly of Soldiers on the ground. tions to inform the more deliberate Army
AWG operational advisors are able to develop solutions through a reach-back In other cases, the AWG and its internal capabilities’ development processes and the
provide units with current enemy TTPs, capability to a robust variety of prob- team of experts have developed possible associated Doctrine, Organization, Train-
along with best practices, to mitigate lem-solvers and solution-developers. These capabilities that are first tested internally, ing, Materiel, Leadership and Education,
threats and overall atmospherics of any solutions are developed in the form of and then offered to the Army. An example Personnel and Facilities changes.
given region because they have firsthand nonmaterial solutions, methodologies or of this is the Asymmetric Warfare Adap- Moreover, this deliberate dissemination
experience in the region. processes that units can use to mitigate a tive Leader Program. In keeping pace with informs senior leader decisions on policy
The combination of experience and cur- threat; or material solutions, which can an adaptable enemy, the AWALP places and resourcing that assists Army Transfor-
rent understanding of the operational envi- include adapting equipment for units to Soldiers in scenarios that are ambigu- mation to Army 2020.
ronment gives the AWG advisory mission a operate better within their environment. ous, with environments that have limited For more information on joining the
unique capability to help build an adaptive The solution can even be the dissemina- resources. Asymmetric Warfare Group, call AWG
force that is confronted with an enemy that tion of a best practice that one unit on the The program is designed to enhance recruiters at 301-833-5366.
10 SOUNDOFF! March 22, 2012 http://www.ftmeade.army.mil

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Tax Center adds
more appointments
By Capt. Michael Madsen preparation stations, allowing for new
Legal Assistance Attorney appointment slots.
Fort Meade Tax Center These appointment slots are avail-
The Joint Installation Tax Center able immediately, but they are filling
has been busy — so busy that the center up fast.
has been booked solid one month in While the Fort Meade Tax Center
advance. strives to serve as many people as pos-
The center, located in the Legal Assis- sible, the services offered do have some
tance Office of the Fort Meade Office limitations. The center can only serve
of the Staff Judge Advocate, has had active-duty personnel, military retirees
a hard time just keeping up with the and their dependents.
phone calls. In addition, taxes cannot be prepared
Several installations in the Washing- for anyone with income from a private
ton, D.C., region have had to curtail business, two or more rental properties,
their tax center operations this year. For or more than 10 stock transactions in
example, Fort Belvoir, Va., has made its 2011.
tax center available only to active-duty Every tax preparer at the Fort Meade
enlisted Soldiers below the rank of E-5. Tax Center has been trained and certi-
Consequently, retirees, senior enlisted fied by the IRS. The center also has a
Soldiers and even general officers sta- number of civilian employees and vol-
tioned at other posts have been flocking unteers who assist in ensuring that each
to the Fort Meade Tax Center. return is as complete as possible.
To accommodate the crowds, the cen- To schedule an appointment, call the
ter has recruited additional manpow- Fort Meade Tax Center at 301-677-
er and has opened up additional tax 9086.

Retirees receive erroneous
letter regarding 2008 taxes
By Capt. Michael Madsen been adjusted to eliminate or reduce the
Legal Assistance Attorney pension exclusion. The adjustment to
Fort Meade Tax Center your account resulted in a balance due
Several military retirees have come as follows ... “
to the Fort Meade Tax Center seeking According to one representative at
assistance after receiving a letter from the Comptroller’s Office, many of these
the Comptroller of Maryland. letters were sent to retirees who had, in
The letter states that the taxpayers fact, properly reported their retirement
have improperly taken a retirement exclu- income on their 2008 Maryland Income
sion on their 2008 taxes. The letter also Tax Return.
reports a balance due, which is usually The representative encourages every-
several thousand dollars. one who has received such a letter to
If you receive such a letter, call the call the Comptroller’s Office to have
Comptroller of Maryland before you their case reviewed before submitting
submit payment to verify whether or not payment.
you improperly reported your retirement If you have received such a letter, call
income in 2008. the Comptroller of Maryland at 1-800-
The letter reads: 648-9638 to contest your liability.
“According to our records, you either For further assistance, call the Fort
overstated the allowable pension exclu- Meade Legal Assistance Office and
sion amount, or claimed a pension exclu- Fort Meade Tax Center at 301-677-
sion that you were not entitled to, pursu- 9536/9762.
ant to Maryland law. As a result, your Do not submit payment until someone
total subtraction modifications have has reviewed your case.
http://www.ftmeade.army.mil March 22, 2012 SOUNDOFF! 11

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Thrift Shop features dedicated volunteers
By Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer
The Post Thrift Shop has been a Fort
Meade institution for at least 60 years.
Kay Crawford has volunteered at the
shop for half that time.
“I like to help people,” said Crawford,
a Severn resident. “The staff became like
my family.”
For the past eight years, Crawford’s
husband, Roger, has volunteered along-
side her.
“Glad we can do it,” said Roger Craw-
ford, a former mail carrier for the Fort
Meade Post Office.
The Enlisted Spouses Club oversees
the Thrift Shop, which is located in
Building 2206 at the corner of First and
Chisholm avenues.
The shop sells new and secondhand
items at discount prices. It is open to the
general public; military identification is
not necessary to make purchases.
Consignments, however, are only
available by appointment to military ID
cardholders.
Sixty percent of the shop’s merchan-
dise is clothing for children and adults.
The stock also includes military uni-
forms, housewares, small electronics,
sporting gear, camping gear, pet supplies
and a wide variety of books.
Jennifer Scales, managing editor at
The Frontline, the military newspaper at
Fort Stewart, Ga., said she shops at the
Thrift Shop whenever she is in the area.
photo by jen rynda
“I like the style of the clothes, and
the merchandise is affordable,” Scales Kay Crawford and her husband, Roger, volunteer Tuesday at the Enlisted Spouses Club’s Post Thrift Shop. The couple, who live
said as she looked through a selection in Severn, have been volunteering at the shop for a combined 38 years.
of blouses.
Retired 1st Sgt. Jesse Diaz, and his dise for sale. ing and that working in the clearance late 1950s to 1968.
wife, Arosa, searched for housewares Other volunteers help with stocking, room “is just like housework.” Roger Crawford was a staff sergeant in
after a recent move from Arizona to pricing and consignments. Roger Crawford became a volunteer the Army Reserve when he began work-
Odenton. Trenda Quinn, president of the Thrift when he learned that the staff “needed ing as a mail carrier at the Fort Meade
“I think it’s nice,” Diaz said of the Shop Council, which oversees the shop a guy to help.” Post Office in 1960. He was recalled to
shop. “The prices are comparable to and sets its policy, said the dedication of In addition to making repairs to items active duty in 1961 and sent to Fort
other thrift stores.” the Crawfords is exceptional. and cleaning them, Crawford also trans- Eustis, Va. He returned home a year
All profits generated by sales are “They are wonderful,” Quinn said. ports unsold merchandise to Goodwill later after his unit was deactivated and
put back into the Fort Meade commu- “We can always depend on them. They and the Salvation Army. resumed working at the post office before
nity through scholarships for military take it very seriously. They’ll do anything “It’s in your heart to help somebody,” retiring in 1992.
spouses and children, welfare grants and you ask.” he said. The couple said they don’t intend to
charitable donations. This year, the Thrift Shop Coun- Both have roots at Fort Meade. stop volunteering at the Thrift Shop any
In the past year, the club has awarded cil nominated the Crawfords for Fort Roger Crawford’s grandfather, Charles time soon.
$14,000 in scholarships to military chil- Meade’s Volunteer of the Year award in Reigle, owned farm land off post that the “We’ll go as long as our health holds
dren and an additional $8,000 in schol- the family category. Army rented in 1917 for $15 a month. up,” Roger Crawford said.
arships to military spouses, according to Kay Crawford, who is not a member His grandparents, Charles and Mary Editor’s note: The Post Thrift Shop is
the ESC website. of ESC, said she started volunteering Reigle, and several aunts and uncles open Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.
The Crawfords are among the eight when her son, Roger Crawford Jr., was a are buried in Fort Meade’s Bethel Cem- to 2 p.m., with consignments from 9 a.m.
volunteers who help run the shop. Kay child and attended school. etery. to 12:30 p.m.; Wednesday from 9 a.m. to
Crawford works in the clearance room “I had the time,” she said, noting that Kay Crawford’s father, Samuel Chalf- 2 p.m., with consignments by appointment
organizing reduced-price items. Roger the family lived in Odenton at the time. ant, worked as the assistant post trans- only; and the first Saturday of the month
Crawford repairs and cleans merchan- Kay Crawford said she likes organiz- portation officer at Fort Meade from the from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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DFMWR hosts property
sale of used equipment
By Rona S. Hirsch computers, commercial-grade restaurant
Staff Writer equipment, fishing boat, Lund with trailer,
From 16-pound bowling balls and Dell single kayak, canoes, riding mower, cartop
monitors to a barbecue smoker and Sea Pro carrier, dunk tank, DJ booth, storage shelves
boat with trailer, the Fort Meade Directorate and a Coca-Cola soda system.
of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recre- Condition of equipment and furnishings
ation is hosting a sale of used equipment and varies from slightly used to nonoperational
furnishings on Friday and Saturday at the due to missing parts.
Pavilion. • All items are sold “as is” with no war-
Sale items have been culled from DFMWR ranty.
activities including Outdoor Recreation, the • Items must be paid for with cash or credit
Lanes, Club Meade and Child, Youth and card.
School Services. • Items must be moved at the time of pur-
“We have a lot of accumulation,” said chase, no holding. Moving and transporting
Bill Hicks, financial management officer for are the responsibility of the purchaser.
DFMWR. “We took a look and saw there is • No holding of tags. If an item has been
an excess of equipment.” without a tag for an extended time frame, the
Money generated from the sale will go back item will be re-tagged.
to the community. • Any remaining items will be discounted
“The sale is a good stewardship of govern- 50 percent on Saturday only, from 1 to 3 p.m.
ment funds,” Hicks said. “They will contribute The Pavilion will be cleared 10 minutes prior
to the continuation of DFMWR activities on to the discounting and items will be re-tagged.
PHOTO BY NOAH SCIALOM Fort Meade, from CYS2 to Outdoor Rec.” No previous tags will be honored; first come,
HATS OFF! The sale schedule varies:
• Today, noon to 5 p.m., viewing only
first served.
The Llewellyn Avenue gate will be open
Laura Desena, of the Officers’ Spouses’ Club on Fort Meade, sports a
stylish hat at the club’s first “Wedding March” luncheon on March 15 at • Friday, 2 to 6 p.m., for active-duty ser- Saturday for public access and pick up of
the Courses. To get in the wedding spirit, OSC members were asked to vice members and dependent ID cardholders small items. If large items require full access,
dress in white and don their best royal wedding hat. Some of the festive only staff will coordinate entrance via the Reece
hats were homemade, others borrowed or purchased. Table center- • Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the public Road gate.
pieces featured floral “cakes” on glass cake plates. Items for sale include: ellipticals, treadmills, For a full inventory, visit www.ftmeadem-
steppers, child care furniture, campers, Apple wr.com.

‘Get Your Plate in Shape’ focuses on healthy eating
By Lt. Col. Sandra Keelin, easy-to-understand visual cue used to options, share with a buddy or save part that are high in solid fats, added sugars
Registered Dietitian show Americans how to incorporate the of the meal for later. and salt should be used as occasional
U.S. Army Public Health Command recommendations of 2010 Dietary Guide- • Include physical activity into your treats, not everyday foods.
March is National Nutrition Month. lines into every meal. daily routine; this, too, helps you balance • Reduce salt in your diet. Use the
This annual campaign, sponsored by MyPlate uses the familiar image of a calories. Nutrition Facts label to compare sodium
the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics place setting for a meal to illustrate the five • Choose foods to eat more often. Eat in foods, and choose lower sodium ver-
(formerly the American Dietetic Associa- food groups. The plate is divided into four foods that are nutrient-rich more often, sions of foods such as soup, bread, frozen
tion), reinforces the importance of good sections — fruits, vegetables, grains and and make them the basis for meals and and other convenient foods.
nutrition and physical activity. proteins — and includes a glass represent- snacks. These foods contain health-pro- • Drink fewer sugar-sweetened bever-
The academy also helps consumers ing dairy products. moting nutrients such as potassium, cal- ages such as soda, energy drinks and sport
understand how to implement the 2010 The simple key messages of MyPlate cium, vitamin D and fiber. drinks, which are a major source of added
Dietary Guidelines for Americans. include: • Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1 per- sugar and calories in the American diet.
The theme for this year, “Get Your Plate • Balance your calories by managing cent) milk and dairy products. • Drink smaller portions and substitute
in Shape,” encourages Americans to return calories in with calories out. • Fill half your plate with a variety with water or other unsweetened bever-
to the basics of healthy eating by consum- • Enjoy your food, but eat less. of colorful fruits and veggies (to include ages.
ing the recommended amounts of food • Take the time to fully enjoy your meal beans and peas). To help you get your plate in shape,
essential for performance and health. by eating slowly. Eating fast or when dis- • Make at least half your grains whole check out the Super Tracker, an online
This year’s theme coincides with tracted may cause you to eat more calories grains by substituting whole-grain foods tool where you can get a personalized
the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s than you need. for refined. (Switch to whole wheat bread nutrition and activity plan.
MyPlate, which replaced MyPyramid in • Downsize your portion sizes by using from white bread or brown rice instead of To find the SuperTracker or for more
June 2011. MyPlate is the government’s a smaller plate, bowl or cup. white rice.) information about MyPlate, visit www.
primary food-group symbol and is an • When eating out, choose smaller-sized • Choose foods to eat less often. Foods ChooseMyPlate.gov.

C over S tory

Photo by Senior Airman Marcy Glass

NEWS 1ST PLACE:
A father salutes the casket of his son on March 31, 2011 at Buckley Air Force Base,
Colo., honoring Lance Cpl. Christopher Mies when he arrived home.

Eye-catching
DINFOS names winners of
visual arts competition
By Jason Kelly
Emerging Media Manager
Some of the military’s best photographers, videographers and graphic artists
were named during the Defense Information School’s 49th annual Visual Informa-
tion Awards program held March 12-15.
Professional photographers from local and national organizations judged more
than 3,000 entries from across the Department of Defense based on the entry’s
storytelling ability, technical quality, originality and creativity.
Winners were named in three separate competitions: Military Graphic Artist of
the Year, Military Photographer of the Year and Military Videographer of the Year.
Air Force Master Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock of the Defense Media Activity received his
sixth Military Photographer of the Year honor.
Navy Mass Communications Spc. 2nd Class Andrew A. Breese of DMA was
named the Military Videographer of the Year.
Marine Corps Sgt. Shawn Sales of DINFOS was selected as the Military Graphic
Artist of the Year.
The accompanying photos represent some of the winners in the photography
portion of the program.
Visit www.ftmeade.army.mil/soundoff/milphog to view additional winning entries.

Photo by Senior Airman Grovert Fuentes-Contreras

PORTRAIT-PERSONALITY 2ND PLACE:
Staff Sgt. Patrick Reynolds, Security Forces squad leader attached to Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul, fights racing
water while holding onto a tow strap attached to an Afghan National Army vehicle stuck in the Lurah River in Shinkai District,
Afghanistan, on Oct. 12, 2011. The ANA asked PRT Zabul for assistance because of the PRT’s vehicle recovery capabilities and
the organizations’ working relationship after frequent joint operations in the Shinkai District.
PHOTO BY SGT. SEAN HARP

COMBAT DOCUMENTATION
2ND PLACE:
Staff Sgt. Angel Alvarez, assigned to
the Warrior Training Center on Fort Lee,
Va., cocks back to throw a pyrotechnic
grenade simulator into the sky during a
night fire event for the 2011 Department
of the Army Best Warrior Competition
on Oct. 5, 2011. During the event,
warriors fired from the prone-supported
and prone-unsupported firing positions
while pyrotechnics exploded around
them.

FEATURE 1ST PLACE:
LEFT: Retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. Ken
Swigart stares into the Grand Canyon
on Dec. 13, 2011 at the location where
the Flagstaff Community Toys For Tots
organization delivers toys to the children
of the Havasupai tribe. Swigart and Photo by Tech. Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III
others join annually with U.S. Marines PICTORIAL 1ST PLACE:
to deliver toys to the Native American An Army Ranger trainee gets “turtled” while repelling and can’t gain balance due to his 80-pound rucksack during the mountain
tribe. phase of Army Ranger School at Camp Frank D. Merrill, Ga.
Photo by Sgt. A.J. Parson


C ommunity N ews N otes
The deadline for Soundoff! community The event is sponsored by the readiness by providing employment • The JROTC Scholarship will be awarded
“News and Notes” is Friday at noon. All Garrison Chaplain’s Office. Chief of consultations/coaching, career classes and to highly motivated, community-minded
submissions are posted at the editor’s dis- Chaplains Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Donald assessments, and job search/interview- students to further their education beyond a
cretion and may be edited for space and L. Rutherford will be the guest speaker. preparation assistance. high school diploma.
grammar. Look for additional community Suggested donation is $10 for civilian Advance registration is required for the • The Military Spouse Scholarship will be
events on the Fort Meade website at www. employees and service members with a free classes. awarded for academic advancement to highly
ftmeade.army.mil and the Meade TV Blog rank of E-6 and above. • Military Spouse Employment motivated, community-minded individuals to
at http://meadetv.wordpress.com. Seating is limited to 300 people. Support Group, Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. further their education.
For more information or to submit an Tickets can be obtained through the unit to 1 p.m., Potomac Place Neighborhood Application forms with all eligibility
announcement, email Chad Jones at chad. sergeant major or noncommissioned Center requirements are available on the OSC
t.jones.civ@mail.mil or call 301-677-1301. officer in charge. • Employment Orientation, March 29, 9 website at www.fortmeadeosc.org and at high
For more information on tickets, call a.m. to noon, Army Community Service, school guidance offices.
the Garrison Chaplain’s Office at 301- 830 Chisholm Ave. Network, improve job For more information, email Pat Hagerty
NEWS EVENTS 677-6703 or 301-677-7842. skills, get tips from industry professionals. at snow29man@aol.com.
• Get Ready!, March 29, 9 a.m. to noon,
Blue ribbon event Army Community Service, 830 Chisholm Company Commander/
DHR closure The community is invited to place
Ave. Learn about job readiness resources
through the Employment Readiness First Sergeant Course
The Directorate of Human Resources a blue ribbon on a tree at Burba Park Program, Anne Arundel Workforce The Military District of Washington
and the Military Personnel Division will in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Development’s Kick Start Program and Company Commander/First Sergeant
close Friday at 11 a.m. for a retirement Month on April 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 Howard County’s Office of Workforce Course will be held April 23 to 25 at the
ceremony. p.m. at Burba Lake Cottage. Development, including websites, classes, National Defense University, Fort Lesley
Normal operations will resume The event will include free hot dogs. job listings, employment support groups J. McNair, Washington, D.C., in Lincoln
Monday at 7:30 a.m. A proclamation will also be signed. and a tour of the resource center. Hall, Room #2212.
For more information, call 301-677- • Resume Writing Class, April 3, 9 The course acquaints new and
Freedom Inn change 5590. a.m. to noon, Army Community Service, prospective company leaders with some
830 Chisholm Ave. Get tips for creating of the challenges of command, and most
All Fort Meade Department of Country dance night winning resume styles and cover letters. importantly, the avenues and resources
Defense civilians and military retirees • Federal Employment Class, April 10,
Club Meade is offering Country-Top available to assist them in solving or
can now eat lunch Mondays to Fridays 9 a.m. to noon. Army Community Service,
40 Night on Friday from 9 p.m. to 2 addressing Soldier issues and concerns
from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. at the Freedom 830 Chisholm Ave. Learn to demystify the
a.m. within the National Capital Region.
Inn Dining Facility, 8502 Simonds St. application process for federal employment.
No cover charge. A cash bar is MDW Regulation 350-5, Company
Cost is $4.55. Customers must • Career Exploration Class, April 17, 9
available. Commanders and First Sergeants
present a valid military identification or a.m. to noon, Army Community Service,
For more information, call 301-677- Training, requires all Joint Force
approved Fort Meade ID badge. 830 Chisholm Ave. Using various career/
5298. Headquarters-National Capital Region/
For more information and updated personality assessments and tools, learn to MDW company commanders and first
daily menus, visit www.ftmeade.army. achieve personal and professional success. sergeants to attend this training.
mil/freedominn. EDUCATION • BRAC 101 Employment Training To participate, individuals should
Orientation, April 11, 9:30 a.m. to noon, contact their unit S3 or the installation’s
Women’s History Month Military career advancement Soldier and Family Assistance Center, 2462 Directorate of Plans, Training,
observance and college fair 85th Medical Battalion Ave. Learn about Mobilization and Security.
new jobs coming to the Fort Meade area A final list of individuals recommended
Fort Meade’s annual Women’s History in 2012 and 2013, and how to enroll to to participate in this training is due to the
Month observance will be held today from The Fort Meade Education Center
will host a military career advancement qualify for them. MDW J/637 Office by April 4.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McGill Training • Military Spouse Employment For more information, call Michael
Center. and college fair April 5 from 11 a.m. to
3 p.m. at McGill Training Center, 8452 Support Group, April 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1 Egly at 202-685-2910 or michael.egly@
Admission is free and open to the p.m., Potomac Place Neighborhood Center jfhqner.northcom.mil, or call David Stone
public. Free food samplings will be served. Zimborski Ave.
Topics will include Army assignments To register, call 301-677-5590. For at 202-685-1923 or email david.stone@
The event is hosted by Army Cyber more information, call Vikki Torrence or jfhqner.northcom.mil.
Command/2nd Army. with the Army Medical Detachment,
the Chaplain Corps, the Criminal Jamesinaez James at 301-677-5590.
The keynote speaker will be Michele
Investigation Command and the Special Resiliency workshop
S. Jones, director of External Veteran/
Military Affairs and Community Operations Command; a career as OSC scholarships “Building Resiliency in Children and
Outreach, U.S. Office of Personnel a warrant officer; the Army’s Green The Fort Meade Officers’ Spouses’ Club Teens: A Workshop for Educators and
Management, President’s Veterans to Gold program; the Navy College will award scholarships for the 2012-2013 Caregivers” will be presented today from
Employment Initiative. Program; financial aid; and U.S. academic school year in the spring. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Meade High
For more information, call Sgt. 1st Class Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. Completed applications must be School Media Center.
Kah at 301-833-2011, Ms. Telsee at 301- Light refreshments will be served. postmarked by April 1. Registration will be from 2:15 to
833-2002 or Sgt. 1st Class Bass at 301-677- For more information, call the • The Etta Baker Memorial Scholarship 2:30 p.m. The workshop is free, but
6687. Education Center at 301-677-6421. will be awarded for academic advancement to admission is limited.
deserving college-bound high school seniors. To register, call 202-650-7634 or email
National Prayer Luncheon Employment Readiness • The Merit Scholarship for continued maisley.e.paxton@us.army.mil.
The Fort Meade National Prayer
classes learning will be awarded for academic
Luncheon will be held Wednesday at The Employment Readiness Program
advancement to graduating high school EFMP workshop
seniors and students currently enrolled in
11:30 a.m. at Club Meade. helps the military community with job college. A workshop for military parents of


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