This document is the September 20, 2012 edition of Soundoff, a newspaper published for the Fort Meade community. The main stories include local service members and first responders participating in a "Hometown Heroes Day" event at a football game, the start of a civilian wellness program, and service members volunteering to repair a historic cemetery. The commander's column discusses the upcoming Army suicide prevention stand-down day and emphasizes the importance of building resiliency and knowing the support services available to assist with total well-being.

1. Soundoff
vol. 64 no. 38 Published in the interest of the Fort Meade community
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September 20, 2012
hometown
heroes
photo by steve ruark
Soldiers and Airmen from the Defense Information School join local first responders and veterans to hold the National 9/11 Flag during the National Anthem at Johnny Unitas
Stadium for Towson University’s “Hometown Heroes Day.” More than a dozen service members, including Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein, participated in
the events prior to Towson’s football game versus William and Mary. The Tigers won 20-17. For the story, see Page 14.
wellness day of caring UPCOMING EVENTS
Civilian program Service members today, 7-10 p.m.: Karaoke Night - The Lanes
begins six-month volunteer to repair Friday, 6:30-8 a.m.: Installation Resiliency Run - McGlachlin Parade Field
historic cemetery saturday, 8 a.m.: Football FanFare 5K/1-Mile Walk - Constitution Park
IMCOM study
saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.: Indoor Flea Market - The Pavilion
page 3 page 6 Sept. 27, Noon: Army Field Band Hispanic Heritage concert - Argonne Hills Chapel

2. Commander’s Column
Soundoff!
Suicide prevention:
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Editorial Staff Guaranteed circulation:
Garrison Commander 11,285
Col. Edward C. Rothstein
Post services help
Garrison Command
Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Latter
Public Affairs Officer
Chad T. Jones
Chad.T.Jones.civ@mail.mil
to build resiliency
Chief, Command Information
Philip H. Jones
Philip.H.Jones.civ@mail.mil
Assistant Editor & Senior Writer
Rona S. Hirsch
Staff Writer Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer Brandon Bieltz The Army has declared September Suicide support servic-
Design Coordinator Timothy Davis Prevention Awareness Month and is directing a es available to
Supple­mental photography provided servicewide suicide stand-down on Sept. 27. assist our total
by Patuxent Publishing Co. Fort Meade will conduct its stand-down day well-being and
on Wednesday. The theme for the stand-down resiliency.
Advertising is “Shoulder to Shoulder, We Stand Up for It’s also
General Inquiries 410-332-6300 Life.” important for
Allison Thompson Like many others, I believe suicides are pre- the entire Fort
410-332-6850 Allison.Thompson@baltsun.com ventable. But combating suicides effectively will Meade com-
Michele Griesbauer require comprehensive solutions aimed at help- munity, inside
410-332-6381 Michele.Griesbauer@baltsun.com ing individuals find ways to build resiliency and and outside the
strengthen their coping skills. gates, to know COL. Edward c.
If you would like information about receiving Soundoff! on Fort Meade or are We all have a role in preventing suicides. It and believe that Rothstein
experiencing distribution issues, call 877-886-1206 or e-mail TP@baltsun.com. Garrison Commander
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday through
starts with knowing the warning signs that a everyone can
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. service member, family member or friend may help prevent suicide.
need help and ends with assisting that individual Our local communities have a strong history of
Printed by offset method of reproduction as a civilian enterprise in the interest of the to get the help needed. supporting service members and their families. We
personnel at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, by the Patuxent Publishing Co., a subsidiary I am determined to promote and build well- need to continue to work together and make sure
of The Baltimore Sun Media Group, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278, every Thursday ness and resiliency programs that meet the we are taking care of ourselves and each other.
except the last Thursday of the year in conjunction with the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office.
Requests for publication must reach the Public Affairs Office no later than Friday before the
demand of Fort Meade service members and As a community, we need to remain committed
desired publication date. Mailing address: Post Public Affairs Office, Soundoff! IMME-MEA-PA, their families. I want all service members and to the health, safety and well-being of our service
Bldg. 4409, Fort Meade, MD 20755-5025. Telephone: 301-677-1361; DSN: 622-1361. their families to know about behaviorial health members, civilian employees and our families. It’s
services and support options available on post. important we continue to review activities that help
Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage These services include: keep each of us resilient and take steps to make
without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, handicap or sex of purchaser, • Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center: The sure suicide prevention has a place in what we do
user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser
will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. Behavioral Health division provides confiden- every day.
tial, individual counseling for active-duty service We should all know how to recognize common
Printed by Patuxent Publishing Co., a private firm, in no way connected with the Department members. risk factors including chronic pain; feelings of
of the Army. Opinions expressed by the publisher and writers herein are their own and are • Religious Services Office: The installation’s guilt, anger, or shame; exposure to trauma; a sense
not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. The appearance five chaplains provide confidential counsel- of hopelessness; relationship problems; and post-
of advertisers in the publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of ing for the Fort Meade community and lead traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
the Army of the products or services advertised.
religious services throughout the week for nine If you notice these behaviors in your friends, a
distinctive faiths. service member or a family member, please encour-
• Army Community Service: The installation age them to seek help.
www.ftmeade.army.mil provides a wide range of support groups for Our goal should be to not let service members,
service members and their families at the Com- families or a friend struggle alone. We can all make
You can also keep track of Fort Meade on Twitter at twitter.com/ftmeademd munity Readiness Center. They range from a a big difference in the life of someone needing
and view the Fort Meade Live Blog at ftmeade.armylive.dodlive.mil. support group for single parents and a group for help.
expectant fathers to support groups for families Preventing suicides requires courage and, often,
dealing with deployment. personal sacrifice as the intervention process may
• ACS and the Fleet & Family Support Center: require a lot of time. The bottom line is, we can’t
Co n t e n t s Both offer classes in stress and anger manage-
ment, effective communications and personal
afford to lose one life to suicide.
Working together, I know we can make a differ-
finances at the Community Readiness Center. ence to help prevent suicides.
News.............................. 3 Sports................................... 14 It’s important that we talk about suicide pre- Editor’s Note: For more information about sui-
vention and emphasize the Army’s commitment cide prevention, call the National Suicide Preven-
Trouble Ticket................ 4 Movies.................................. 23 to raise awareness and understanding of the tion Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or visit
effort required to successfully eliminate suicides suicidepreventionlifeline.org, or contact Military
Community.................. 20 Classified.............................. 24 within the military family and find ways to OneSource at 1-800-342-9647 or militaryonesource.
encourage individuals who need help to use the com.
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3. News
Civilian wellness program pilot begins Oct. 1
By Lisa R. Rhodes mitted to Messick before Sept. 30. Mes-
Staff Writer sick will then approve employees who
On Oct. 1, Installation Management can participate in the pilot study.
Command will begin a six-month pilot The pilot program will operate on an
study to determine whether a case can honor system. As participants submit
be made to extend an exercise program the required data, Messick will update
for civilian employees on an ongoing their progress and send a final report to
basis. IMCOM at the end of the program.
The Civilian Wellness and Civilian Col. Bert Rice, director of Trans-
Fitness Program allows civilian employ- formation, participated in the Civilian
ees, with the approval of their super- Wellness and Civilian Fitness Program
visor, to take one hour, three days a for six months two years ago.
week away from work to engage in an “I have always been active in some
exercise/fitness program. type of fitness program,” Rice said.
Army Regulation 600-63, Army “Physical fitness has been a part of my
Health Promotion, which became effec- lifestyle for many, many years.”
tive in May 2007, states that a civilian Rice said he thinks the program
employee can only participate in the should be an ongoing. “I think more
program once in their career for a maxi- employees would participate if they
mum of six months. knew that the fitness program would
The six-month pilot, which is being continue without interruption.”
implemented at installations Armywide, file photo Rice plans to apply for the pilot
will gather data to support a business Francis Alvarado of Fort Meade has fun working up a sweat during a Zumba class program.
case proposal to change the Army regu- at Gaffney Fitness Center. Civilian employees are encouraged to participate in a Messick said Garrison Commander
lation to extend the program’s length. six-month pilot study, which begins on Oct. 1, for the Civilian Wellness and Civilian Col. Edward C. Rothstein supports the
The pilot study ends April 30. Fitness Program. installation’s wellness efforts and added
Wendy Messick, director of the Direc- that plans to bring a resiliency center to
torate of Human Resources, is Fort Fort Meade are in line with the goals
Meade’s wellness program coordinator. application includes a wellness contract to be in the program. An approval of the Civilian Wellness and Civilian
“Fitness and wellness is a lifelong between the employee and supervisor form for a physician also is included in Fitness Program.
process,” Messick said. “IMCOM is that allows the employee to commit one the packet. Participants must complete “This is an opportunity for us to
trying to get the statistics to support hour, three days a week to exercise. a required assessment of their height, ensure a healthy lifestyle for every
the change.” Participants must sign a release weight, blood pressure and resting heart employee,” Messick said.
Garrison directors have application waiver of liability and complete a per- rate at the start of the program and at For more information about the Civil-
packets for civilian employees who want sonal readiness assessment to determine the 90- and 180-day mark. ian Wellness and Civilian Fitness Pro-
to participate in the pilot program. The whether they need a doctor’s approval All application packets must be sub- gram, contact your garrison leadership.
Fort Meade to host Community Drug Take Back Day
By Samson Robinson prescription pills on Tuesday outside household trash, pour medication into
Prevention Coordinator McGill Training Center and Sept. 27 a sealable plastic bag. If medication is
Army Substance Abuse Program from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. outside a solid such as a pill or liquid capsule,
Fort Meade will host a Community the pharmacy parking lot. add water to dissolve it.
Prescription-Drug Take Back Day on This is an opportunity for the com- Add kitty litter, sawdust or coffee
Sept. 29 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the munity to protect the environment. grounds (or any material that mixes
Exchange. Unused portions must be disposed of with the medication and makes it less
The event is in support of National properly to avoid harm to wildlife, pets appealing for pets and children to eat)
Drug Take Back Day and sponsored and people. in the plastic bag.
by the Drug Enforcement Administra- Follow your prescriber’s instructions Seal the plastic bag and put it in the
tion. and use all medications as instructed. trash.
The Army Substance Abuse Program If you do not use all of your prescribed Remove and destroy all identify-
staff, in conjunction with the Fort or over-the-counter medication, two ing personal information (prescription
Meade Pharmacy and the Directorate steps can prevent a huge impact on the label) from all medication containers
of Emergency Services, will collect environment: before recycling them or throwing them
unneeded, unused and expired medica- • Do not flush unused medications away.
tion. and do not pour them down a sink or For more information, call Samson
In conjunction with Take Back Day, drain. Robinson at 301-677-7983 or Latonia
the ASAP office will accept unused • To dispose unused medication in Stallworth at 301-677-7982. file photo
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4. N ews
Disabled can apply for Social Security benefits online
By Wendy Poulson the process when we can. For example, related to your disabling condition
Social Security Manager the Compassionate Allowances initia- • Names, addresses and phone
Glen Burnie tive allows us to fast-track certain cases numbers for recent employers and the
If your disabling condition makes it of individuals with very severe dis- dates worked for each employer
hard for you to drive or arrange trans- abilities such as Amyotrophic Lateral We also ask you to sign release
portation to your local Social Security Sclerosis. forms that give us permission to
office, you can complete and submit There are 165 different types of dis- obtain the information needed from
your application for Social Security abilities that qualify for this expedited third parties to make a decision on
disability benefits from your home com- decision, and that list continues to your claim.
puter. expand. Learn more about Compas- The best place to start is online
Get started at socialsecurity.gov/dis- sionate Allowances at socialsecurity. at socialsecurity.gov/disability. Select
ability. gov/compassionateallowances. “Disability Starter Kits” in the left
The application process involves Another way Social Security speeds column. There, you’ll find important
determining whether you have sufficient up decisions is with the Quick Disability information to help you with your
work to be eligible for Social Security, Determinations initiative, which uses application.
the severity of your medical condition technology to identify applicants who If you’re not able to work due to
and your ability to work. have the most severe disabilities and a disability, apply online for Social
Because Social Security carefully allows us to expedite our decisions on Security disability benefits at socialse-
reviews so many cases - more than three those cases. curity.gov/disability.
million each year - it can take three to Read more about Quick Disability
five months to determine whether you Determinations socialsecurity.gov/dis-
are eligible to receive benefits. abilityresearch/qdd.htm.
The amount of time it takes to make The more information you provide
a decision on an application can vary up front, the less time it will take us
depending on a number of factors such
as:
• The nature of your disability
to obtain the evidence we need and the
faster we can process your application.
Types of information needed
Community
• How quickly Social Security obtains
medical evidence from your doctors,
include:
• Medical records or documentation Crime Watch
hospitals or other medical sources you have
• Whether Social Security needs to We can make copies of your records Compiled by the Fort Meade Directorate of Emergency Services
send you for a medical examination and return your originals.
in order to obtain evidence to support • Names, addresses and phone num- Sept. 11, Shoplifting: An investi- initiated and units administered
your claim. bers for doctors, hospitals, medical gation at the Exchange revealed standardized field sobriety test
We do a number of things to speed up facilities, treatment centers or providers that the subject selected a pair after detecting an odor of an
of headphones, placed it in his alcoholic beverage. Subject failed
pocket and exited the Exchange and refused to submit to a chemi-
without rendering payment. cal breath test.
Have you noticed an issue on post
Trouble
and wondered if anything is being Sept. 14, Simple assault, failure Sept. 15, Shoplifting: Investigation
to stop after accident involving damage at the Exchange revealed that the subject
done to fix it? Email concerns and to attended vehicle, driving vehicle under picked up a bottle of perfume, concealed
issues to chad.t.jones.civ@mail. the influence of alcohol, driving vehicle it on her person and exited the Exchange
Ticket
while impaired by alcohol, possessing without rendering payment.
mil. Each week, Soundoff! will open container in passenger area, and
address issues identified on post driving vehicle on suspended license and Sept. 16, Shoplifting, possession of contra-
privilege: Investigation revealed that the
and describe what is being done to subject and victim entered into a verbal
band (synthetic marijuana): Investigation
revealed, the subject, a military member
solve them. altercation that turned physical when the concealed two boxes of cough medicine
subject began to push the victim. While and exited the Exchange without ren-
departing the area by vehicle, the sub-
Issue: Plan: Status: jected collided with victim two’s vehicle
and fled the scene. A traffic stop was
dering payment. A search incident to
arrest also revealed three packets which
contained synthetic marijuana.
Youth Services Sports Renovate the Youth Services Actual use of fields is
Complex needs renovations Sports Complex expected to be Spring 2013
Chaplain’s Word:
Demolition and installation SINCERITY
McGill Training Center Install a new HVAC are now being performed,
classrooms 1-5 closed during “Sincerity means that the appearance and the
HVAC is inoperative
A/C installation
(except in the ballroom)
(until Oct. 1, estimated)
reality are exactly the same.” — Oswald Chambers
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6. N ews
Soldiers help restore historical cemetery
By Sgt. 1st Class Erica Lehmkuhl ing to participate in one of 17 different
Military District of Washington renovation projects for the National
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club President Day of Remembrance.
The question, “Are you ready to Tucker, Sgt. 1st Class Mark Sibayan,
work?” isn’t typically met with great and Staff Sgt. Zenia Boswell, were
enthusiasm, especially on a cloudy Sat- selected to work as members of the
urday morning before most of us have stone raining team. This team was
had our coffee. tasked with resetting headstones that
But when Olivia Hunter, Naval Dis- had settled into the earth at odd angles
trict of Washington Regional Commu- or fallen completely over and were
nity Service Program Manager, shouts, lying on the ground.
“Are you really ready to work?” with It wasn’t until then that many of the
her usual high level of enthusiasm, volunteers found out that standard ser-
even the groggiest of us in the crowd vice members’ head stone is supposed
had to respond with an even louder to rise 21 inches above the ground.
“Yes!” Sibayan said he “didn’t realize how
President Barack Obama proclaimed heavy and fragile headstones are” until
Sept. 7 to 9 as National Days of that day, and that it felt good to reset
Prayer and Remembrance to honor and the headstones back in their proper
remember the victims of the September places.
11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Volunteers Staff at the Congressional Cemetery
from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast estimated that the volunteers saved the
Guard, Defense Intelligence Agency, non-profit cemetery over $23,000 in
and Public Health Services converged just four hours of work.
on the Congressional Cemetery in More important than the amount of
Washington, D.C., on Sept. 8 to com- money saved were the lessons learned
plete renovations at the 35-acre historic that day and the sense of pride felt by
burial ground. all the volunteers at the end of the day
Sgt. 1st Class Darcela Tucker, a when enjoyed the result of their hard
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club member work while sitting down to a BBQ
from Walter Reed Bethesda, felt com- lunch together, with an over 200-year-
pelled to volunteer for this renovation old piece of American history.
for the same reason she sought mem-
bership in the SAMC — to reach out
and help others by assisting in improv-
ing our communities. (Left to right) Sgt. 1st Class Mark Sibayan,
“Doing this made me feel really Staff Sgt. Zenie Boswell and Sgt. 1st
good,” Tucket said. “I love working Class Darcela Tucker reset a grave
in the community and helping out as marker at the Congressional Cemetery
much as possible.” in Washington, D.C on Sept. 8. The
More than 250 service members and group helped renovate the burial ground
civilian volunteers arrived at the Con- for the National Days of Prayer and
gressional Cemetery early in the morn- Remembrance. submitted photo
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7. N ews
Slice of history
Red oak cross-section becomes Fort Meade Museum tree cookie
By Lisa R. Rhodes understood that it had to come down.
Staff Writer After the tree was cut down, a log was
A 5-foot thick historical red oak that taken from the museum to a stockpile
stood in the field behind the Fort Meade area on post. In the meantime, Taylor and
Museum and was considered a landmark Richard Laderoute, business manager of
on the installation is now being preserved the Arts and Crafts Center, constructed a
for history as a “tree cookie.” 5x5 wooden box to soak the tree cookie
A tree cookie is a cross section of the in a green wood preservative.
tree trunk that reveals its “tree rings.” A On the morning of Sept. 5, Carroll
tree typically adds a spring and summer Tree Service cut the cookie from the log.
ring during each year of its growth. These Houchins conducted a preliminary count
tree rings reveal the age of the tree and the of the tree’s rings and made an estimate
extent to which the tree has grown each that the tree dates back to the 1870s, pre-
year through history. dating the establishment of Camp Meade
Inspected several times since the fall of in 1917.
2010, the red oak was determined to have “We were hoping it was older [dating to
been in decline for several years. On Aug. the American Revolution],” Taylor said.
20, Carroll Tree Service, a subcontractor “The tree looked big enough to be that
for the Melwood Horticultural Training old of a tree.”
Center on post, cut down the tree. Skookum Contracting Services, a con-
Dawn Taft, the Directorate of Pub- tractor for the Directorate of Logistics,
lic Work’s Operations and Maintenance then used a forklift to transport the tree
International Society of Aboriculture cookie from the landfill to the Arts and
Certified Arborist for Melwood, and John Crafts Center to place it in the preserva-
Houchins, Natural Resources Program tive.
manager for the Environmental Division After the tree cookie is soaked for 10
at the Directorate of Public Works, each to 14 days, it will be loosely wrapped and
inspected the tree in March for its general moved to the museum storage facility
health and structural soundness. on Clark Avenue, where it will be stood
When it was determined that the tree upright in a wooden cradle to dry slowly
had died sometime last winter, it was for a year.
approved for removal in March. Houchins Taylor said that after a year, the tree
decided to make a tree cookie from the cookie will be sanded and a formal and
red oak, he said, because the tree was “an final tree ring count will be made to deter-
institution at Fort Meade.” mine the tree’s actual age. The cookie’s
“I thought it would be a good idea to rings will then be marked for important
preserve a piece of the tree for the future historical dates after the Civil War such
and correlate its growth with the growth as World War I and the establishment
of Fort Meade,” Houchins said. of Camp Meade, World War II and the
Taft and Houchins worked together Vietnam War.
to ensure that the contract to remove the The tree cookie will then be finished
tree included saving a portion to make a and put on display at the museum.
cookie suitable for use by the Fort Meade “We, at the museum, were very, very
Museum. sad to lose that tree. We decided to make
“The museum did not want to lose our a cookie because that tree was our tree,”
tree, “ said Barbara Taylor, Fort Meade Taylor said. “We tell the history of
Museum exhibits specialist. Camp and Fort Meade, and that tree’s
But when it was determined that tree rings also tell a story of Maryland’s
was a potential hazard, the museum staff history. It was a witness.”
photo by barbara taylor
Richard Drake, an employee from Skookum Contract Services, directs a forklift to
place a tree cookie into a wooden box at the Arts and Crafts Center on Sept. 5. The
Follow Fort Meade box would later be filled with a green wood preservative and the cookie dried so it
at Twitter.com/ftmeademd could be displayed at the Fort Meade Museum sometime next year. The tree cookie
was taken from a 5-foot thick red oak that stood in the field behind the museum, but
had died in the past six months.
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8. N ews
Army Field Band brings music to schools
Story and photo by Jonathan E. Agee
U.S. Army Field Band
Soldiers from the United States Army
Field Band provided instrumental dem-
onstrations for students in 25 schools
throughout Maryland from Aug. 29
through Sept. 13.
The demonstrations were for elemen-
tary school students who were getting
their first glimpse into the world of
music education. By having members of
the U.S. Army Field Band demonstrate
the instruments, students had the chance
to see and hear professional musicians
perform on instruments the students
could learn to play during the school
year.
Staff Sgt. Katayoon Hodjati, flutist,
who performed demonstrations in sev-
eral schools this year, said it is a passion
for her to inspire students with music.
“By bringing excellence into the
schools, we inspire the kids to join the
band program with the ultimate goal of
promoting excellence through music,”
she said.
For many band directors, having pre-
mier musicians demonstrate the instru-
ments motivates students to sign up for
the band program.
“I heard that the United States Army
Field Band had a partnership with How-
ard County, and I really want to get
recruitment up this year for elementary
band at Triadelphia Ridge,” said Bran-
don Henley, band director at Triadelphia
Ridge Elementary School in Ellicott City.
“I think it’s wonderful for the students to
see professionals play their instruments,
and that’s something they can aspire to
be as they get older.”
The demonstrations typically run
about 30 minutes, allowing the Soldiers
enough time to reach other students in
different schools. For the Army Field
Band, educational outreach at an early
age is paramount.
“Educational outreach is part of the
United States Army Field Band’s mis-
sion,” said Sgt. 1st Class Jason Stephens,
educational outreach coordinator. “We
are Soldiers representing Soldiers and
are tasked with taking the Army’s mes- Master Sgt. Aaron Kadrmas, trombone section leader for the U.S. Army Field Band’s Concert Band, answers questions from
sage to the American people. Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School students on Sept. 4. The band’s instrumental demonstration at the Ellicott City school gave
“I believe that this should be a life- students their first glimpse into the world of music education.
time message, not just for people that
attend our concerts. What better way to level and how fun music can be? They see strations, the Army Field Band also a wealth of free educational materials
represent the Army than to get out into us in uniform and make a direct connec- conducts clinics, master classes and edu- online at www.ArmyFieldBand.com.
schools and show the students how pro- tion with professionalism, extraordinary cational music assemblies throughout For more information, visit www.Army-
fessional the Army Field Band is, how talent and the Army.” the year. FieldBand.com and click the “Education”
disciplined you have to be to get to that In addition to instrumental demon- The Army Field Band also offers tab.
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9. N ews
Army medical facilities to become tobacco free
Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center delivery and individual health. deaths per year — an estimated 49,000 policy; it applies to all Army Medical
Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, the Sur- The goal is for Army medicine to be of these are the result of secondhand Treatment Facilities.
geon General and Commanding Gen- transformed from a health care system smoke exposure — and on average, “The days of waiting for good health
eral of the U.S. Army Medical Com- to a system for health. smokers die 13 to 14 years earlier than to arrive through a lifetime of bad
mand, recently published her strategic One of the first directives by the sur- nonsmokers. health practices are unrealistic,” said
vision for the Army Medical Depart- geon general in embracing a system of Once the policy is in effect, tobacco Jaghab. “We are proactively engaging
ment in the “Army Medicine Strategy health is that all Army Medical Depart- use of any kind, to include smoke- our patients, our staff and our com-
2020.” ment Treatment Facilities will become less tobacco, will be prohibited within munity to embrace the opportunities to
The mission of the AMEDD includes tobacco free. Kimbrough facilities or on Kimbrough maximize their wellness and to improve
influencing health to improve readiness Col. Danny Jaghab, commander of grounds. This will be an AMEDD-wide their health by setting the example.”
and advance wellness in support of the Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center,
Force, Military Families, and all those stated that “the policy directly supports
Flu shots offered
entrusted to AMEDD care. Horoho’s the mission to promote and support
three main strategic initiatives encom- the health and wellness of all staff and
pass how the AMEDD will create patients who work or receive treatment
capacity, improve stamina and enhance at AMEDD facilities.”
diplomacy.
By creating capacity through optimi-
zation, innovation and organizational
learning, health is maintained, restored
As the Mahatma Gandhi stated,
“you must be the change you wish
to see in the world.” This is the first
change that will promote a healthy
through October
and improved. Improving organiza- environment for all. Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center is providing walk-in flu vaccinations at
tional stamina will improve organi- According to the Center for Disease the following times and places:
zational depth, resiliency and endur- Control, tobacco use is responsible for • Sept. 28: 8 a.m. to noon, during Retiree Appreciation Day, McGill Training
ance. Enhancing medical diplomacy about one in five deaths annually in the Center, retirees only
will shape the dialogue of health care United States, which is about 443,000
• Oct. 1: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Defense Information School, staff and students only
• Oct. 2: 8 a.m. to noon, DINFOS, staff and students only
• Oct. 9-12: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., McGill Training Center, Room 6, active-
duty family members, retirees and their family members, and DoD civilian
employees
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• Oct. 19 and Oct. 22-26: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., McGill Training Center,
ballroom. Soldiers Readiness Processing and active-duty service members.
Reserve and National Guard personnel must be in a duty status to participate.
• Oct. 29-31: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., McGill Training Center, Room 6, active-
duty service members, active-duty family members, retirees and their family
members, and DoD civilian employees.
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10. C over S tory
photos by steve ruark
Master Sgt. Marva Lewis of the U.S. Army Field Band performs the National Anthem
for the crowd of 8,309 football fans at Saturday’s Towson University football game.
RIGHT: Marines Staff Sgt. Michael Fahey, Sgt. Sonny Tannan, Cpl. Okeese Smith,
and Staff Sgt. William Hoornstra of the 4th Combat Engineer Battalion march to the
50-yard line of Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson for the National Anthem. Towson
University’s “Hometown Heroes Day” honored active-duty service members, veterans
and first responders.
Service members
honored at Towson’s
‘Hometown Heroes Day’
By Brandon Bieltz Unitas Stadium.
Staff Writer “It’s a great opportunity,” Roth-
Saturday afternoon, the Towson stein said. “It is spectacular for these
University Tigers honored local first service members.”
responders, veterans and active-duty Shortly before the Division I Colo-
service members with the “Hometown nial Athletic Association matchup
Heroes Day.” between Towson and the William and
Among the military members fea- Mary Tribe, more than a dozen Fort
tured at the event were more than a Meade service members joined fire-
Pvt. Jacob Hanby, Staff Sgt. Kulani Lakanaria and Pfc. Nicholas Benjamin of the dozen Soldiers and Airmen from the fighters, police officers and veterans
Defense Information School practice holding the National 9/11 Flag prior to the Defense Information School. from surrounding areas to carry the
National Anthem. The 30-foot American flag was found tattered in the wreckage of the Garrison Commander Col. Edward National 9/11 Flag onto the field for
Twin Towers following the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks and patched up state-by-state. C. Rothstein also helped kick off the National Anthem.
Towson’s home opener by perform- Eleven years ago, the 30-foot Amer-
ing the coin toss midfield at Johnny ican flag was found tattered in the
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11. photos by steve ruark
Maj. Jim Reily, a professor of military science with the Loyola-Towson ROTC, and his son Kieran, 4, watch the Towson University
football game from the sidelines during the college’s “Hometown Heroes Day” on Saturday. The pregame events held before the
wreckage of the Twin Towers follow- Towson Tigers’ home opener honored first responders, veterans and active-duty service members.
ing the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks.
After being in storage for several BELOW: Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein walks to midfield for the coin toss with Towson University captains Grant
years, the flag made its way around Enders, Joe McCargo and Doug Shaw. Rothstein participated in the coin toss as part of the university’s “Hometown Heroes Day”
the country for a two-year tour to all on Saturday.
50 states. Throughout the tour, the
flag was patched up state-by-state. vice members returned to their front
“It was awesome to hear all the his- row seats to watch the 20-17 Towson
tory connected to the flag,” Airman victory. Rothstein said the event was
1st Class Jenna Sarvinski said. “It’s a good chance for the young service
pretty awesome to be a part of that.” members from DINFOS to become
As the flag was spread across the part of the community, as well as an
tiger emblem at midfield, Master. opportunity for him to meet with the
Sgt. Marva Lewis of the U.S. Army military’s younger generation.
Field Band performed the National “I love letting our guard down a lit-
Anthem for the crowd of 8,309 foot- tle bit and talking,” he said. “This is a
ball fans. great environment where I can do that
Rothstein then headed midfield, with the young service members.”
where he participated in his second Sarvinski, who is in the combat cor-
coin toss. Having experienced the task respondence course, said events such
at a Towson game last year, he was as Saturday’s is a good way for service
fully prepared for the challenge. members to interact with people out-
“It’s all about keeping the thumb side Fort Meade.
strong,” he said. “If there is good bal- “It’s great to have the opportunity
ance in the coin, the thumb is strong to be part of the community,” she said.
— let it fly.” “It’s nice to get involved in events like
After all the pregame events, ser- this. … It’s a great experience.”
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12. S ports
‘Rookie debut’
Meade Airman competes in duathlon World Championship
By Brandon Bieltz first run consisted of two 5K laps: “The
Staff Writer course is demanding — one half is on
Despite overcoming mechanical prob- asphalt streets and the other half on paths
lems and logging nearly 118 miles on through the forest.”
bike and foot in less than 11 hours, David Following the run, competitors transi-
Perez crossed the finish line to become tion to cycling for three laps of a 50K
part of the top 9 percent of world’s best course through the hilly town. Athletes
duathlon competitors. then complete one final run on a 30K
Perez finished the International Tri- “hilly running course,” according to the
athlon Union’s Long Course Duathlon website.
World Championships, held Sept. 2, in A few days before the event, Perez flew
10:44:48 for 113th overall and 11th in his to Switzerland to acclimate to the climate
age group. and altitude, as well as train with Team
The competition began with a 10K USA for the first time.
run, followed by a 150K bicycle ride On the day of the event, he said, the
and concluded with a 30K run through atmosphere was “thick” as competitors
the hills of Zofingen, Switzerland as the prepared for the intense event.
top 1,224 endurance athletes from more “Everyone was giving the 1,000-yard
than 30 countries competed for the world stare,” Perez said. “Everyone was focused
championship title. and ready to go.”
Perez, a technical sergeant with U.S. Perez finished the 10K in about 47
Cyber Command who was competing in minutes and then transitioned to his
only his second dualthlon, was part of the bike, when his troubles began. During the
19-member Team USA. 150K ride, the bike had two flat tires and
“The experience was unlike anything I the chain fell off.
could describe, from the opening ceremo- “When it comes to these types of
nies to the pre-race dinner to the actual races, it is much like a NASCAR pit crew
event itself and closing ceremonies that — how quick can you fix it and get it out
followed,” said Perez, 31. “It was amaz- — because every second someone passes
ing to be part of 30 countries and their you, it’s negative time,” Perez said. “Over-
top endurance athletes representing their coming something like that isn’t easy. It’s
perspective flags.” a matter of mentally being tough and
Perez qualified for Team USA after fin- staying focused and in the game.”
ishing Maryland’s Blackwater Duathlon After finishing the ride in 6:17:51, Perez
in Cambridge on June 3 in a little more rounded out the race with the final 30K.
than four hours. Following the Blackwa- Ultimately, Perez crossed the finish line
photos courtesy David Perez ter event, Perez began training for the at 10:44:48 to earn an 11th place finish in
grueling course in Zofingen. his age group, but narrowly missed finish-
David Perez, 31, competes in the International Triathlon Union’s Long Course Duathlon
“This course is considered the toughest ing in the top 100.
World Championships on Sept. 2 in Zofingen, Switzerland. The event consisted of 10K
duathlon course in the world,” he said. Despite the challenges, Perez said he
run, followed by a 150K bicycle ride and concluded with a 30K run.
“It is considered the toughest for several is pleased with the results and looks
different factors: high altitude, inclines, forward to earning a spot on next year’s
humidity and technicality.” Team USA.
The course through the rugged terrain “I will definitely try to qualify for
of the Northern Switzerland town that Team USA again next year and represent
was the home of an ancient monastic our country even better than this using
settlement totaled almost 118 miles with my experiences,” he said. “This was my
nearly 25 miles on foot and 93 miles on first competition at this level, so I was a
bicycle. rookie. But I was very successful with my
According to the event’s website, the rookie debut.”
David Perez, a technical sergeant with
U.S. Cyber Command, cycles through
the hills of Zofingen, Switzerland on Connect with
Sept. 2 during the International Triathlon Fort Meade at
Union’s Long Course Duathlon World
Championships. Perez competed as Facebook.com
a member of Team USA and finished /ftmeade
at 113th out of 1,224 with a time of
10:44:48.
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Installation Resiliency Run route
Fort Meade will host an
Installation Resiliency Run on Barricades During
Friday from 6:30 to 8 a.m. at Garrison Run
McGlachlin Parade Field. 0630-0730
Partner organizations, Run Route
civilians and guests are welcome
to participate in the three-
Soldier TCP
mile run or come out to cheer Saw Horse
Variable Message board
runners along the route.
Sections of Mapes, Reece and
MacArthur roads will be closed
for the run. Road barriers
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Sports Shorts Jibber Jabber - Opinion
Football Fan Fare 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk
The installation’s annual Run
Series continues with the Football
Fan Fare 5K Run and 1-Mile
A man worth
remembering
Walk on Saturday at 8 a.m. at
Constitution Park.
Pre-registration cost for
individuals is $15. Cost on the day
of the run is $25.
Pre-registration cost is $40 for a
I never met Steve Sabol. is the single big-
family of three to six people. On
We never shared a drink or caught a gest reason why
the day of the event, the cost is Chad T. Jones,
game. I don’t know if he was a good friend, a majority of my
$60 per family. Public Affairs
great father, or even a man of God. dreams are accom-
Pre-registration cost for groups Officer
And quite frankly, it doesn’t matter. panied by a score
of seven to 10 is $85.
The only thing I need to know about created by Sam Spence (youtube.com/
All pre-registered runners will receive a T-shirt.
Sabol, who passed away on Tuesday after watch?v=RDT3aewUld4) and narrated by
The next run will be the Ghost, Ghouls and Goblins 5K Run and 1-Mile
battling brain cancer, is that he made my the man with the greatest voice in the history
Walk on Oct. 27 at 8 a.m. at the Pavilion.
life a whole lot better. And if you think of voices - John Facenda (youtube.com/watc
For more information, call 301-677-7916 or 301-677-3867.
about it, he probably made yours better h?v=KRA8nKxxBcYfeature=related).
as well. Just the other night, soon after my eyes
Youth Fishing Rodeo You see, Sabol, 69, along with his father, closed and REM kicked in, I found myself
The community is invited to the Youth Fishing Rodeo on Oct. 13 from 10 Ed, created NFL Films. Now I want all running away from Jason Voorhees when all
a.m. to 1 p.m. at Burba Lake. of you football fans to think about that of the sudden, Facenda’s voice arose from
Registration will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Burba Lake Cottage. last sentence for a second. … He created the campsite like some omnipresent deity.
There is no registration fee or pre-registration. NFL Films. I don’t know exactly what he said, but it
Youths age 3 to 16 will be divided into three age divisions. Awards will be In case you still do not realize, or fully went something like this:
presented for each age group. appreciate, what that means, let me put it
For more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 301-677-3810 or 301-677-3825. to you like this: Chad dashed and darted
Without NFL Films, we’d never have through the trees
Meade High sports the 65 Toss Power Trap (youtube.com/ The camp was roaring with thunder
watch?v=coZxFtVsBVg) or see what a And just when the prey thought
Meade High School athletics is preparing for the new school year. party with Iron Mike Singletary would be
To compete for the Meade Mustangs, email athletic director Dave Lanham all was safe
like (youtube.com/watch?v=zQGkq8B0-
at dlanham@aacps.org. X0). Jason brought the fat man asunder.
The Dallas Cowboys would have
Girls self-defense class never been branded America’s Team, and To be honest, if it wasn’t for NFL films,
we would have never known that the this kid from the trailer parks of Mattawan,
Beginning Oct. 1, self-defense techniques for girls ages 13 to 17 will be Mich., wouldn’t even have known what orches-
offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Youth Center. Autumn Wind was a Raider (youtube.
com/watch?v=Jroy7fHIMaI). tra music was, much less the importance of a
Cost is $85 per month. good narrator.
For more information, call 301-677-1156. There’d be no Hard Knocks, or NFL
Film Presents, and even the sport-highlight So even though I may not cry over Sabol’s
packages that we are used to seeing would passing, I will take some time to pay my
NFL Sunday have been far different. And by different, I respects. And if you football fans out there in
The Lanes’ lounge is a showing venue for NFL games this football season, mean far less entertaining. Jabber Nation have any sense of loyalty and
with the exception of local blackouts, on eight, 42-inch high-definition flat- To be more direct, NFL Films made a an ounce of gratefulness, you’ll take a few
screen televisions. Food service and full bar are available. good game theater, and in doing so turned moments and do the same.
For more information, call 301-677-5541. a sport into an institution. RIP Steve. Thanks for making the world’s
As I was driving into work Wednesday great game that much greater and filling so
Texas Hold ‘em morning, I heard someone describe Sabol many hours of my life with film and football.
If you have any comments on this or any-
as the Steve Jobs of football. I find that
Texas Hold ‘em no buy-in games are played Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Lanes. comparison a little disrespectful of Sabol. thing to do with sports, contact me at chad.
Games are free and open to the public. For more information, call 301-677- I don’t know about you, but NFL Films t.jones.civ@mail.mil.
5541.
Dollar Days For all your varsity and intramural sports schedules,
The Lanes offers Dollar Days every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. scores and standings, visit
Bowlers receive a game of bowling, shoe rental, a hot dog, hamburger,
small fries, pizza slice or small soda for $1 each.
For more information, call 301-677-5541. www.quickscores.com/ftmeadesports.
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