- 1.Soundoff vol. 64 no. 38Published in the interest of the Fort
Meade community September 20, 2012 hometownheroesphoto by steve
ruarkSoldiers 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 UnitasStadium for Towson
Universitys Hometown Heroes Day. More than a dozen service members,
including Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein, participated
inthe events prior to Towsons football game versus William and
Mary. The Tigers won 20-17. For the story, see Page 14.wellnessday
of caringUPCOMING EVENTSCivilian programService memberstoday, 7-10
p.m.: Karaoke Night - The Lanesbegins six-monthvolunteer to
repairFriday, 6:30-8 a.m.: Installation Resiliency Run - McGlachlin
Parade Fieldhistoric cemeterysaturday, 8 a.m.: Football FanFare
5K/1-Mile Walk - Constitution ParkIMCOM study saturday, 8 a.m.-2
p.m.: Indoor Flea Market - The Pavilionpage 3page 6 Sept. 27, Noon:
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2. Commanders Column Soundoff!Suicide prevention: Editorial
Staff Guaranteed circulation:Garrison Commander11,285Col. Edward C.
RothsteinPost services helpGarrison CommandSgt. Maj. Thomas J.
LatterPublic Affairs OfficerChad T.
[email protected] build resiliencyChief, Command
InformationPhilip H. [email protected]
Editor & Senior WriterRona S. HirschStaff Writer Lisa R.
RhodesStaff Writer Brandon BieltzThe Army has declared September
Suicidesupport servic-Design Coordinator Timothy DavisPrevention
Awareness Month and is directing a es available toSupplemental
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through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday throughstarts with
knowing the warning signs that aeveryone canSunday, 8 a.m. to 12
p.m. service member, family member or friend may help prevent
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notice these behaviors in your friends, adistinctive faiths.
service member or a family member, please encour- Army Community
Service: The installation age them to seek
help.www.ftmeade.army.milprovides a wide range of support groups
forOur 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 makeYou can also keep track of Fort Meade on Twitter at
twitter.com/ftmeademd munity Readiness Center. They range from aa
big difference in the life of someone needingand view the Fort
Meade Live Blog at ftmeade.armylive.dodlive.mil.support group for
single parents and a group forhelp.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 cant Co n t e
n t s Both offer classes in stress and anger manage-ment, effective
communications and personalafford 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.
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3Sports................................... 14Its important that we
talk about suicide pre-Editors Note: For more information about
sui-vention and emphasize the Armys commitment cide prevention,
call the National Suicide Preven- Trouble Ticket................
4Movies.................................. 23to raise awareness and
understanding of the tion Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or
visiteffort required to successfully eliminate
suicidessuicidepreventionlifeline.org, or contact Military
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20Classified.............................. 24within the military
family and find ways to OneSource at 1-800-342-9647 or
militaryonesource.encourage individuals who need help to use
thecom. SOUNDOFF! September 20, 2012http://www.ftmeade.army.mil 3.
NewsCivilian wellness program pilot begins Oct. 1By Lisa R. Rhodes
mitted to Messick before Sept. 30. Mes-Staff Writersick 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 anstudy to determine whether a
case can honor system. As participants submitbe made to extend an
exercise program the required data, Messick will updatefor civilian
employees on an ongoingtheir progress and send a final report
tobasis.IMCOM at the end of the program. The Civilian Wellness and
CivilianCol. Bert Rice, director of Trans-Fitness Program allows
civilian employ- formation, participated in the Civilianees, with
the approval of their super-Wellness and Civilian Fitness
Programvisor, to take one hour, three days a for six months two
years ago.week away from work to engage in anI have always been
active in someexercise/fitness program. type of fitness program,
Rice said. Army Regulation 600-63, Army Physical fitness has been a
part of myHealth Promotion, which became effec- lifestyle for many,
many years.tive in May 2007, states that a civilian Rice said he
thinks the programemployee can only participate in theshould be an
ongoing. I think moreprogram once in their career for a
maxi-employees would participate if theymum of six months.knew that
the fitness program would The six-month pilot, which is
beingcontinue without interruption.implemented at installations
Armywide, file photoRice plans to apply for the pilotwill 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 aMessick said Garrison
Commanderlation to extend the programs length. six-month pilot
study, which begins on Oct. 1, for the Civilian Wellness and
CivilianCol. Edward C. Rothstein supports theThe pilot study ends
April 30. Fitness Program. installations wellness efforts and added
Wendy Messick, director of the Direc-that plans to bring a
resiliency center totorate of Human Resources, is FortFort Meade
are in line with the goalsMeades wellness program
coordinator.application includes a wellness contractto be in the
program. An approvalof 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 isthat allows the employee to commit onethe
packet. Participants must completeThis is an opportunity for us
totrying to get the statistics to supporthour, three days a week to
exercise.a required assessment of their height, ensure a healthy
lifestyle for everythe change. Participants must sign a
releaseweight, 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
wantsonal 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 doctors approval All
application packets must be sub- gram, contact your garrison
leadership.Fort Meade to host Community Drug Take Back DayBy Samson
Robinson prescription pills on Tuesday outside household trash,
pour medication intoPrevention Coordinator McGill Training Center
and Sept. 27 a sealable plastic bag. If medication isArmy 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 Communitythe
pharmacy parking lot. add water to dissolve it.Prescription-Drug
Take Back Day onThis is an opportunity for the com- Add kitty
litter, sawdust or coffeeSept. 29 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
themunity to protect the environment.grounds (or any material that
mixesExchange.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, petsappealing 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
prescribers instructions Seal the plastic bag and put it in
thetion.and use all medications as instructed.trash. The Army
Substance Abuse ProgramIf you do not use all of your prescribed
Remove and destroy all identify-staff, in conjunction with the
Fortor over-the-counter medication, two ing personal information
(prescriptionMeade Pharmacy and the Directorate steps can prevent a
huge impact on thelabel) from all medication containersof Emergency
Services, will collectenvironment:before recycling them or throwing
themunneeded, unused and expired medica- Do not flush unused
medicationsaway.tion.and do not pour them down a sink orFor more
information, call Samson In conjunction with Take Back
Day,drain.Robinson at 301-677-7983 or Latoniathe ASAP office will
accept unused To dispose unused medication inStallworth at
301-677-7982.file photohttp://www.ftmeade.army.mil September 20,
2012 SOUNDOFF! 4. N ewsDisabled can apply for Social Security
benefits onlineBy Wendy Poulsonthe process when we can. For
example,related to your disabling conditionSocial Security Manager
the Compassionate Allowances initia- Names, addresses and phoneGlen
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
employerhard for you to drive or arrange trans- abilities such as
Amyotrophic Lateral We also ask you to sign releaseportation to
your local Social Security Sclerosis. forms that give us permission
tooffice, you can complete and submitThere are 165 different types
of dis- obtain the information needed fromyour application for
Social Securityabilities that qualify for this expeditedthird
parties to make a decision ondisability 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.
Selectability.gov/compassionateallowances. Disability Starter Kits
in the left The application process involvesAnother way Social
Security speedscolumn. There, youll find importantdetermining
whether you have sufficient up decisions is with the Quick
Disabilityinformation to help you with yourwork to be eligible for
Social Security,Determinations initiative, which
usesapplication.the severity of your medical conditiontechnology to
identify applicants who If youre not able to work due toand your
ability to work. have the most severe disabilities anda disability,
apply online for Social Because Social Security carefullyallows 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 Disabilityfive months to determine whether
youDeterminations socialsecurity.gov/dis-are eligible to receive
benefits. abilityresearch/qdd.htm. The amount of time it takes to
make The more information you providea decision on an application
can vary up front, the less time it will take usdepending on a
number of factors suchas: The nature of your disabilityto obtain
the evidence we need and thefaster we can process your application.
Types of information neededCommunity How quickly Social Security
obtainsmedical evidence from your doctors,include: Medical records
or documentation Crime Watchhospitals or other medical sourcesyou
have Whether Social Security needs toWe can make copies of your
recordsCompiled by the Fort Meade Directorate of Emergency
Servicessend you for a medical examinationand return your
originals.in order to obtain evidence to support Names, addresses
and phone num- Sept. 11, Shoplifting: An investi-initiated and
units administeredyour 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 pairafter detecting an odor
of anof headphones, placed it in hisalcoholic beverage. Subject
failedpocket and exited the Exchange and refused to submit to a
chemi-without rendering payment. cal breath test. Have you noticed
an issue on postTrouble and wondered if anything is beingSept. 14,
Simple assault, failure Sept. 15, Shoplifting: Investigationto stop
after accident involving damageat 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,
concealedissues to [email protected] influence of alcohol,
driving vehicleit on her person and exited the ExchangeTicketwhile
impaired by alcohol, possessingwithout rendering payment. mil. Each
week, Soundoff! will open container in passenger area, andaddress
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 theconcealed two
boxes of cough medicinesubject began to push the victim. Whileand
exited the Exchange without ren-departing the area by vehicle, the
sub- Issue: Plan: Status:jected collided with victim twos vehicle
and fled the scene. A traffic stop was dering payment. A search
incident to arrest also revealed three packets which contained
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SOUNDOFF! 6. N ewsSoldiers help restore historical cemeteryBy Sgt.
1st Class Erica Lehmkuhling to participate in one of 17
differentMilitary District of Washington renovation projects for
the NationalSergeant Audie Murphy Club PresidentDay of Remembrance.
The question, Are you ready to Tucker, Sgt. 1st Class Mark
Sibayan,work? isnt typically met with great and Staff Sgt. Zenia
Boswell, wereenthusiasm, especially on a cloudy Sat- selected to
work as members of theurday morning before most of us havestone
raining team. This team washad our coffee. tasked with resetting
headstones that But when Olivia Hunter, Naval Dis- had settled into
the earth at odd anglestrict of Washington Regional Commu- or
fallen completely over and werenity Service Program Manager,
shouts, lying on the ground.Are you really ready to work? with It
wasnt until then that many of theher usual high level of
enthusiasm, volunteers found out that standard ser-even the
groggiest of us in the crowd vice members head stone is supposedhad
to respond with an even louderto rise 21 inches above the
ground.Yes! Sibayan said he didnt realize how President Barack
Obama proclaimedheavy and fragile headstones are untilSept. 7 to 9
as National Days ofthat day, and that it felt good to resetPrayer
and Remembrance to honor and the headstones back in their
properremember the victims of the September places.11, 2001
terrorist attacks. Volunteers Staff at the Congressional
Cemeteryfrom the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast estimated that the
volunteers saved theGuard, Defense Intelligence Agency, non-profit
cemetery over $23,000 inand Public Health Services convergedjust
four hours of work.on the Congressional Cemetery in More important
than the amount ofWashington, D.C., on Sept. 8 to com-money saved
were the lessons learnedplete renovations at the 35-acre historic
that day and the sense of pride felt byburial ground.all the
volunteers at the end of the day Sgt. 1st Class Darcela Tucker, a
when enjoyed the result of their hardSergeant Audie Murphy Club
member work while sitting down to a BBQfrom 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 outand help
others by assisting in improv-ing our communities.(Left to right)
Sgt. 1st Class Mark Sibayan, Doing this made me feel reallyStaff
Sgt. Zenie Boswell and Sgt. 1stgood, Tucket said. I love working
Class Darcela Tucker reset a gravein the community and helping out
as marker at the Congressional Cemeterymuch as possible.in
Washington, D.C on Sept. 8. The More than 250 service members
andgroup helped renovate the burial groundcivilian volunteers
arrived at the Con- for the National Days of Prayer andgressional
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2012 http://www.ftmeade.army.mil 7. N ewsSlice of historyRed oak
cross-section becomes Fort Meade Museum tree cookieBy 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 stockpilestood in the field behind the
Fort Meadearea on post. In the meantime, Taylor andMuseum and was
considered a landmarkRichard Laderoute, business manager ofon the
installation is now being preservedthe Arts and Crafts Center,
constructed afor history as a tree cookie. 5x5 wooden box to soak
the tree cookie A tree cookie is a cross section of thein a green
wood preservative.tree trunk that reveals its tree rings. AOn the
morning of Sept. 5, Carrolltree typically adds a spring and summer
Tree Service cut the cookie from the log.ring during each year of
its growth. TheseHouchins conducted a preliminary counttree rings
reveal the age of the tree and the of the trees rings and made an
estimateextent 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
ofin 1917.2010, the red oak was determined to have We were hoping
it was older [dating tobeen 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 thatfor the
Melwood Horticultural Trainingold 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
Works Operations and Maintenance then used a forklift to transport
the treeInternational Society of Aboriculture cookie from the
landfill to the Arts andCertified Arborist for Melwood, and
JohnCrafts Center to place it in the preserva-Houchins, Natural
Resources Program tive.manager for the Environmental Division After
the tree cookie is soaked for 10at the Directorate of Public Works,
eachto 14 days, it will be loosely wrapped andinspected the tree in
March for its general moved to the museum storage facilityhealth
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 slowlyhad died sometime last winter, it was for a year.approved
for removal in March. HouchinsTaylor said that after a year, the
treedecided to make a tree cookie from thecookie will be sanded and
a formal andred oak, he said, because the tree was anfinal tree
ring count will be made to deter-institution at Fort Meade. mine
the trees actual age. The cookies I thought it would be a good idea
torings will then be marked for importantpreserve a piece of the
tree for the future historical dates after the Civil War suchand
correlate its growth with the growthas World War I and the
establishmentof Fort Meade, Houchins said.of Camp Meade, World War
II and the Taft and Houchins worked togetherVietnam War.to ensure
that the contract to remove theThe tree cookie will then be
finishedtree included saving a portion to make aand put on display
at the museum.cookie suitable for use by the Fort MeadeWe, at the
museum, were very, veryMuseum. 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 ofMuseum exhibits specialist. Camp and Fort Meade,
and that trees But when it was determined that tree rings also tell
a story of Marylandswas a potential hazard, the museum
staffhistory. 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. TheFollow Fort Meadebox would later be
filled with a green wood preservative and the cookie dried so itat
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. SOUNDOFF! September 20, 2012
http://www.ftmeade.army.mil 8. N ewsArmy Field Band brings music to
schoolsStory and photo by Jonathan E. AgeeU.S. Army Field Band
Soldiers from the United States ArmyField Band provided
instrumental dem-onstrations for students in 25 schoolsthroughout
Maryland from Aug. 29through Sept. 13. The demonstrations were for
elemen-tary school students who were gettingtheir first glimpse
into the world ofmusic education. By having members ofthe U.S. Army
Field Band demonstratethe instruments, students had the chanceto
see and hear professional musiciansperform on instruments the
studentscould learn to play during the schoolyear. Staff Sgt.
Katayoon Hodjati, flutist,who performed demonstrations in sev-eral
schools this year, said it is a passionfor her to inspire students
with music. By bringing excellence into theschools, we inspire the
kids to join theband program with the ultimate goal ofpromoting
excellence through music,she said. For many band directors, having
pre-mier musicians demonstrate the instru-ments motivates students
to sign up forthe band program. I heard that the United States
ArmyField Band had a partnership with How-ard County, and I really
want to getrecruitment up this year for elementaryband at
Triadelphia Ridge, said Bran-don Henley, band director at
TriadelphiaRidge Elementary School in Ellicott City.I think its
wonderful for the students tosee professionals play their
instruments,and thats something they can aspire tobe as they get
older. The demonstrations typically runabout 30 minutes, allowing
the Soldiersenough time to reach other students indifferent
schools. For the Army FieldBand, educational outreach at an
earlyage is paramount. Educational outreach is part of theUnited
States Army Field Bands mis-sion, said Sgt. 1st Class Jason
Stephens,educational outreach coordinator. Weare Soldiers
representing Soldiers andare tasked with taking the Armys mes-
Master Sgt. Aaron Kadrmas, trombone section leader for the U.S.
Army Field Bands Concert Band, answers questions fromsage to the
American people. Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School students on
Sept. 4. The bands 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 thatattend our concerts. What better way tolevel
and how fun music can be? They see strations, the Army Field Band
also a wealth of free educational materialsrepresent the Army than
to get out intous 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
throughoutFor more information, visit www.Army-fessional the Army
Field Band is, howtalent and the Army.the year. FieldBand.com and
click the Educationdisciplined you have to be to get to that In
addition to instrumental demon-The Army Field Band also offers
tab.10 SOUNDOFF! September 20, 2012 http://www.ftmeade.army.mil 9.
N ewsArmy medical facilities to become tobacco freeKimbrough
Ambulatory Care Centerdelivery 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
systemsmoke exposure and on average,The days of waiting for good
healtheral 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 badmand, recently published her strategic One of the
first directives by the sur- nonsmokers. health practices are
unrealistic, saidvision for the Army Medical Depart- geon general
in embracing a system of Once the policy is in effect,
tobaccoJaghab. We are proactively engagingment 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 becomeless tobacco, will be prohibited
within munity to embrace the opportunities to The mission of the
AMEDD includestobacco free.Kimbrough facilities or on
Kimbroughmaximize their wellness and to improveinfluencing health
to improve readinessCol. Danny Jaghab, commander of grounds. This
will be an AMEDD-wide their health by setting the example.and
advance wellness in support of theKimbrough Ambulatory Care
Center,Force, Military Families, and all those stated that the
policy directly supports Flu shots offeredentrusted to AMEDD care.
Horohos the mission to promote and supportthree main strategic
initiatives encom- the health and wellness of all staff andpass how
the AMEDD will createpatients who work or receive
treatmentcapacity, improve stamina and enhance at AMEDD
facilities.diplomacy. By creating capacity through optimi-zation,
innovation and organizationallearning, health is maintained,
restored As the Mahatma Gandhi stated,you must be the change you
wishto see in the world. This is the firstchange that will promote
a healthy through Octoberand improved. Improving organiza-
environment for all. Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center is providing
walk-in flu vaccinations attional 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 Trainingance. Enhancing medical diplomacy
about one in five deaths annually in the Center, retirees onlywill
shape the dialogue of health careUnited 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 employeesState of Oct. 15-17: 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
Insurance. Insurance.eemployees 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-
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S toryphotos by steve ruarkMaster Sgt. Marva Lewis of the U.S. Army
Field Band performs the National Anthemfor the crowd of 8,309
football fans at Saturdays 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 the50-yard line of Johnny Unitas Stadium in
Towson for the National Anthem. TowsonUniversitys Hometown Heroes
Day honored active-duty service members, veteransand first
responders.Service membershonored at TowsonsHometown Heroes DayBy
Brandon Bieltz Unitas Stadium.Staff Writer Its a great opportunity,
Roth-Saturday afternoon, the Towsonstein said. It is spectacular
for theseUniversity Tigers honored local first service
members.responders, veterans and active-duty Shortly before the
Division I Colo-service members with the Hometownnial Athletic
Association matchupHeroes Day.between Towson and the William
andAmong the military members fea- Mary Tribe, more than a dozen
Forttured 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
thefighters, police officers and veteransDefense Information School
practice holding the National 9/11 Flag prior to the Defense
Information School. from surrounding areas to carry theNational
Anthem. The 30-foot American flag was found tattered in the
wreckage of theGarrison Commander Col. EdwardNational 9/11 Flag
onto the field forTwin Towers following the Sept. 11 terrorists
attacks and patched up state-by-state.C. Rothstein also helped kick
off the National Anthem.Towsons home opener by perform- Eleven
years ago, the 30-foot Amer-ing the coin toss midfield at
Johnnyican flag was found tattered in the14 SOUNDOFF! September 20,
2012 http://www.ftmeade.army.mil 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 colleges Hometown Heroes Day on
Saturday. The pregame events held before thewreckage 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 Grantyears, the flag
made its way aroundEnders, Joe McCargo and Doug Shaw. Rothstein
participated in the coin toss as part of the universitys Hometown
Heroes Daythe country for a two-year tour to all on Saturday.50
states. Throughout the tour, theflag 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 Towsontory
connected to the flag, Airmanvictory. Rothstein said the event
was1st Class Jenna Sarvinski said. Itsa good chance for the young
servicepretty 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 antiger emblem at midfield, Master.opportunity for him to
meet with theSgt. Marva Lewis of the U.S. Armymilitarys 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 aball 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 suchat a Towson game last year, he was as
Saturdays is a good way for servicefully prepared for the
challenge.members to interact with people out- Its all about
keeping the thumb side Fort Meade.strong, he said. If there is good
bal-Its great to have the opportunityance in the coin, the thumb is
strongto be part of the community, she said. let it fly. Its nice
to get involved in events like After all the pregame events,
ser-this. Its a great experience.http://www.ftmeade.army.mil
September 20, 2012 SOUNDOFF! 15 12. S portsRookie debutMeade Airman
competes in duathlon World Championship By Brandon Bieltz first run
consisted of two 5K laps: The Staff Writercourse is demanding one
half is onDespite overcoming mechanical prob-asphalt streets and
the other half on paths lems and logging nearly 118 miles onthrough
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 worlds best course through the hilly town. Athletes
duathlon competitors. then complete one final run on a 30KPerez
finished the International Tri-hilly running course, according to
the athlon Unions Long Course Duathlon website. World
Championships, held Sept. 2, inA few days before the event, Perez
flew 10:44:48 for 113th overall and 11th in histo Switzerland to
acclimate to the climate age group.and altitude, as well as train
with TeamThe 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 throughatmosphere 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 worldstare, 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
inminutes and then transitioned to his only his second dualthlon,
was part of thebike, when his troubles began. During the 19-member
Team USA. 150K ride, the bike had two flat tires andThe experience
was unlike anything Ithe 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
theiryou, its negative time, Perez said. Over- top endurance
athletes representing their coming something like that isnt easy.
Its perspective flags. a matter of mentally being tough andPerez
qualified for Team USA after fin-staying focused and in the game.
ishing Marylands Blackwater DuathlonAfter 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 Unions Long Course DuathlonThis course is
considered the toughesting 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 herun, followed by a 150K bicycle ride and concluded with a
30K run. It is considered the toughest for severalis pleased with
the results and looks different factors: high altitude, inclines,
forward to earning a spot on next years 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 withmy 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 myAccording to the
events website, therookie 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
TriathlonFort Meade at Unions Long Course Duathlon World
Championships. Perez competed asFacebook.com a member of Team USA
and finished /ftmeade at 113th out of 1,224 with a time of
10:44:48.16 SOUNDOFF! September 20, 2012
http://www.ftmeade.army.mil 13. S portsInstallation Resiliency Run
routeFort Meade will host anInstallation Resiliency Run
onBarricades DuringFriday from 6:30 to 8 a.m. at Garrison
RunMcGlachlin Parade Field. 0630-0730Partner organizations, Run
Routecivilians and guests are welcometo participate in the
three-Soldier TCPmile run or come out to cheerSaw HorseVariable
Message boardrunners along the route.Sections of Mapes, Reece
andMacArthur roads will be closedfor the run. Road barriersand
personnel will be usedto control traffic during thetemporary
closures.For more information, call301-677-4719 or 301-677-5229.
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14. S ports Sports ShortsJibber Jabber - OpinionFootball Fan Fare
5K Run and 1-Mile WalkThe installations annual RunSeries continues
with the FootballFan Fare 5K Run and 1-MileA man
worthrememberingWalk on Saturday at 8 a.m. atConstitution
Park.Pre-registration cost forindividuals is $15. Cost on the dayof
the run is $25.Pre-registration cost is $40 for aI never met Steve
Sabol. is the single big-family of three to six people. OnWe never
shared a drink or caught agest reason whythe day of the event, the
cost isChad T. Jones,game. I dont know if he was a good friend,a
majority of my$60 per family. Public Affairsgreat father, or even a
man of God.dreams are accom-Pre-registration cost for
groupsOfficerAnd quite frankly, it doesnt matter.panied by a
scoreof seven to 10 is $85.The only thing I need to know
aboutcreated by Sam Spence (youtube.com/All pre-registered runners
will receive a T-shirt.Sabol, who passed away on Tuesday
afterwatch?v=RDT3aewUld4) and narrated byThe next run will be the
Ghost, Ghouls and Goblins 5K Run and 1-Milebattling brain cancer,
is that he made mythe man with the greatest voice in the
historyWalk on Oct. 27 at 8 a.m. at the Pavilion.life a whole lot
better. And if you thinkof voices - John Facenda
(youtube.com/watcFor more information, call 301-677-7916 or
301-677-3867.about it, he probably made yours
betterh?v=KRA8nKxxBcYfeature=related).as well.Just the other night,
soon after my eyesYouth Fishing Rodeo You see, Sabol, 69, along
with his father, closed and REM kicked in, I found myselfThe
community is invited to the Youth Fishing Rodeo on Oct. 13 from
10Ed, created NFL Films. Now I want allrunning away from Jason
Voorhees when alla.m. to 1 p.m. at Burba Lake. of you football fans
to think about that of the sudden, Facendas voice arose
fromRegistration 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 dont know exactly what he said, but
itYouths 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 itFor more information, call Outdoor
Recreation at 301-677-3810 or 301-677-3825.to you like this: Chad
dashed and dartedWithout NFL Films, wed never have through the
treesMeade High sports the 65 Toss Power Trap (youtube.com/The camp
was roaring with thunderwatch?v=coZxFtVsBVg) or see what aAnd 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
Lanhamall was safelike (youtube.com/watch?v=zQGkq8B0-at
[email protected]. X0). Jason brought the fat man asunder.The
Dallas Cowboys would haveGirls self-defense classnever been branded
Americas Team, and To be honest, if it wasnt 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 beMich., wouldnt 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. Thered be no Hard Knocks,
or NFLFilm Presents, and even the sport-highlightSo even though I
may not cry over Sabolspackages that we are used to seeing
wouldpassing, I will take some time to pay myNFL Sundayhave 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 andwith the exception of local blackouts, on
eight, 42-inch high-definition flat-To be more direct, NFL Films
made aan ounce of gratefulness, youll take a fewscreen televisions.
Food service and full bar are available.good game theater, and in
doing so turnedmoments and do the same. For more information, call
301-677-5541. a sport into an institution. RIP Steve. Thanks for
making the worldsAs I was driving into work Wednesday great game
that much greater and filling soTexas Hold emmorning, I heard
someone describe Sabolmany 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 thatTexas 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 dont
know about you, but NFL [email protected]
DaysFor 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, visitBowlers 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.18 SOUNDOFF!
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ewsN otes The deadline for Soundoff! community The event is open to
all children ages 6News and Notes is Friday at noon. All weeks to
12 years old. All children mustsubmissions are posted at the
editors dis- be registered with CYSS to participate.cretion and may
be edited for space and Cost is $10 for the first child and $5
forgrammar. Look for additional communityeach additional
child.events on the Fort Meade website at www.For more information
or to register,ftmeade.army.mil and the Fort Meade call
301-677-1149 or 301-677-1156.Facebook page at facebook.com/ftmeade.
For more information or to submit an EFMP parent-childannouncement,
email Philip Jones at [email protected] or call
301-677-5602.therapy The Exceptional Family MemberProgram is
offering a Parent-Child NEWSEVENTSInteraction Therapy program on
Oct. 10from 6 to 8 p.m. at Army CommunityService, 830 Chisholm
Ave.Express gas unavailableTherapists from the Kennedy
KriegerInstitute in Baltimore will presentfor four hours Monday
family-based strategies for addressing Gasoline will not be
available for common childhood behaviors including:purchase at the
24-hour Exchangenoncompliance, defiance, tantrums,Express on Monday
from approximatelypower struggles, aggression and8 a.m. to noon.
inattention. The gasoline system will be The event is open to the
community,undergoing annual, state-required leak file photobut
registration is required.testing during this time.To register, call
Kelly Burger at The Express will remain open forother
purchases.retiree appreciation dayThe Retirement Services Office
will host Fort Meades 37th annual Retir-301-677-4473 or email
[email protected]. For more information, call 410-672-1183.
ee Appreciation Day on Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McGill
TrainingChicago Style SteppinCenter, 8452 Zimborski Ave. Retired
Navy Capt. Jim Carman, director of Dance the night away at Chicago
StyleKimbrough trainingCareer Transition Services, will speak
following lunch.From 8 a.m. to noon, representatives from several
financial, health care,Steppin on Sept. 28 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center at Club Meade.legal, retiree and
veteran organizations will be available.will be closed Friday for
mandatory sui- Beginners can receive free lessons from 7In
addition, medical screenings and flu shots will be offered. Tours
ofcide prevention training. to 8 p.m.the Fort Meade Museum also
will be provided. Lunch will be served This event is free. Food
will be availablefrom noon to 1 p.m. at the Freedom Inn Dining
Facility. Cost is $4.55,Aerobics room closure cash only.for
purchase. A special drink menu will beavailable. The aerobics room
in Gaffney Fitness Drivers without a valid DoD ID card should enter
through the main gate For more information, call
301-677-6969.Center will be closed for classes and at Reece Road
and Route 175. For more information or to RSVP, call theRetirement
Services Office at 301-677-9600.personal use through Wednesday for
theHispanic Heritage Monthinstallation of a new floor and
soundObservancesystem. Spin classes and water aerobics willReserve
should visit the Smathers U.S.Army Reserve Center on Route 175
Hispanic Heritage Month The Fort Meade military communitycontinue
at the regular scheduled times.(Annapolis Road), outside the
Reececoncertis invited to commemorate the 2012 His- For more
information, call 301-677-Road gate.The U.S. Army Field Band Susan
panic Heritage Month Observance on3716.Earn your retirement, get
schoolM. Schultz Chamber Music Series willOct. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to
1 p.m. at McGillbenefits, earn some extra cash and befeature a
performance Sept. 27 at noon Training Center, 8542 Zimborski
Ave.Bagger-licensing hourseligible for excellent health care.at
Argonne Hills Chapel Center, 7100Admission is free and open to the
For more information, call Staff Sgt. Rockenbach Road. public. The
event is hosted by the 70th Bagger-licensing renewals for
theMichael Kelsen at 301-833-6553 or 240-Join members of the Army
FieldIntelligence, Surveillance and Reconnais-Fort Meade Commissary
will be issued601-0193.Band as they perform Hispanic- sance
Wing.Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. influenced music in
celebration ofThe keynote speaker is Nelson A.at the Fort Meade
Public Affairs Office at4409 Llewellyn Ave. Yom Kippur
servicesHispanic Heritage Month. Diaz, who served as a judge for
theAdmission is free and open to the Philadelphia Court of Common
Pleas Those who come to the office outside Bnai Israel Congregation
of public. No tickets required. from 1981 through 1993. Diaz was
theof this block of time will be able to leave Maryland, 27 Lloyd
St., Baltimore,For more information, call 301-677-6586.youngest
judge elected to the court andtheir information. Badges will be
issuedwill conduct Yom Kippur services on the first Latino judge in
Pennsylvaniaas time permits.Tuesday at 6 p.m. and Wednesday at
10a.m. Parents Night Out history. The event will feature Latin
dancersIRRS Soldiers invited toThere is no charge for serviceChild,
Youth and School Services will and food sampling.members.join Army
Reserve For more information, call 410- offer Parents Night Out on
Friday from All Fort Meade service members and 6:30 to 10
p.m.civilians employees are encouraged toSoldiers in the Individual
Ready732-5454 or 410-736-9245, or visitRegistration is required by
Friday. Lim-attend with supervisory approval andReserve who wish to
join the Army bnaiisraelcongregation.org.ited slots are
available.without charge to annual leave. Adminis-20 SOUNDOFF!
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otestrative leave is authorized.al Defense University, Fort Lesley
J. about credit reports, the mortgage process, For more
information, call the FortMcNair, Washington, D.C.the appraisal
process and many useful toolsRECREATIONMeade Equal Opportunity
Office atThe course introduces new and pro- to become a more
educated consumer.301-677-6687 or the Equal Employmentspective
company leaders to potential First Term Financial
ReadinessOpportunity Office at 301-677-6298. challenges of command,
avenues and(online): Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The
OutAboutresources available to assist them, and eight-hour
Foundation of Financial The Civilian Welfare Fund invites allBingo
Bonanza overall concerns within the National Cap- Readiness course
is required for all first- Fort Meade personnel and their
familiesitol Region.term Soldiers. It is presented in an online and
friends to participate in the CWF The Fort Meade Officers Spouses
MDW Regulation 350-5, Companyformat at myarmyonesource.com and can
beFamily Fun Day at HersheyPark inClub will sponsor its 13th Annual
Bingo Commanders and First Sergeants Train- completed at your own
pace. Hershey, Pa., on October 6 from 10 a.m.Bonanza on Oct. 5 at
McGill Traininging, requires all JFHQ-NCR/MDW com- Medical records
review: Have yourto 6 p.m.Center, 8452 Zimborski Ave. pany
commanders and first sergeants tomedical records reviewed by Mr.
Thornton Cost is $27 dollars per ticket; Doors open at 6 p.m. Games
start atattend this training. of AMVETS. Appointment required at
301- regular admission is normally $56.95.7 p.m. To participate,
contact your unit S3 or677-9017. Meal tickets are available for
$13.50. The event also will feature door prizes, the Directorate of
Plans, Training, Mobi-For more information, call ACS at 301- No
cost for parking.raffles and food. lization and Security.677-5590
or the Fleet Center at 301-677- The park will be closed to the
Pre-sale tickets get an extra 20 gamesA final list of individuals
recommend- 9017. general public.book. ed to participate is due to
the Military To purchase tickets, call CWF at Buy your tickets
online at fortmead- District of Washington J/G37 Office
by301-688-7337 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30eosc.org/bingo-bonanza-2012/
or email Oct. 5.YOUTHp.m. Monday to Friday.the bingo chairperson at
ortiz.luzfni- For more information, call Michael The U.S. Army
Field Band [email protected]. Egly at 202-685-2910 or email
michael.the University of Maryland [email protected], or
call David Stoneat 202-685-1923 or email david.g.stone.Story Timeof
Music will perform an evening of EDUCATIONThe Medal of Honor
Memorialmusic by Stravinsky on Monday at [email protected]. p.m. at the
Clarice Smith PerformingLibrary offers pre-kindergarten Story Arts
Center Concert Hall at theCouples evening study Time on Thursdays
from 9:30 to 10 a.m.University of Maryland, College Park.Meade High
preschool Protestant Women of the Chapel isor 10:30 to 11 a.m.Guest
conductor Dr. Michael Votta,The program features themed
storiesprogram offering to couples a free evening studyand/or
activities.University of Maryland School ofMusic associate
professor, will lead the Little Meade Mustangs Preschool of the
book, The Marriage Youve Today: Hooray for Autumnmusicians during
several pieces.Program, Meade High SchoolsAlways Wanted, on
Thursday evenings Sept. 27: Cats Meow Admission is free and open to
thepreschool program, has availableat 6:45 p.m. through Dec. 20 at
Argonne For more information, call 301- public. No tickets
required. For moreopenings for children ages 3 1/2 , 4 andHills
Chapel Center.677-5522 or 301-677-4509 or visit information, call
301-677-5789 or visit5. For more information, call
301-677-ftmeademwr.com. www.ArmyFieldBand.com. The preschool will
be held one to two6035 or email [email protected]. The 36th Annual
Marylanddays per week for two semesters.Financial classes Books on
BasesRenaissance Festival is being held The fee is $30 per
semester. Saturdays and Sundays from 10 For more information, email
AmandaJoin the staff of the Medal of Honor Army Community Service
and the Fleet a.m. to 7 p.m. until Oct. 21 at 1821Bolt at
[email protected]. Memorial Library and Blue Star Familiesand Family
Support Center offer freeCrownsville Road, Annapolis. Ticketsfor
Books on Bases Story Time and guestclasses at the Community
Readiness Center,are $22 for adults, $19 for seniorsreaders on
Sept. 27 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.Company Commander/830 Chisholm Ave.,
to DoD identificationat the library, 4418 Llewellyn Ave.and $10 for
children. Active militarypersonnel with appropriate photoFirst
Sergeant Course cardholders, including active-duty servicemembers,
retirees and their family members, For more information, call
301-677-ID can purchase tickets at the group5522 or 301-677-4509 or
visit ftmeadem-The Military District of Washington DoD civilian
employees and contractors. discount price. Food, beverage,
gameswr.com.Company Commander /First SergeantRegistration is
required for each class.Course will be offered Oct. 15 to 18 Home
Buying: Today, 1 to 3 p.m. Learnin Lincoln Hall, Room 1119, Nation-
CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 Find the Fort MeadeCommanders Open Door
Religious ScheduleGarrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein has
an open door policy. atAll service members, retirees, government
employees, family www.ftmeade.army.mil. members or community
members age 18 or older are invited to address issues or concerns
to the commander directly by visitingLook for the Community tab
thenRothsteins office on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. at garrison head-
click on Religious Services for quarters in Hodges Hall, Bldg.
4551, Llewellyn Avenue. Visitors are seen on a first-come,
first-served basis. No appoint-schedules, events and ment is
necessary.contact information. For more information, call
301-677-4844.http://www.ftmeade.army.mil September 20, 2012
SOUNDOFF! 21 17. C ommunity N ewsN otes corner of Route 175 and
Wigley Avenue. RECREATION Gene Sumi of Honestead Gardens inCalling
all crafters Davidsonville will present the program Moonlight
Gardening. RefreshmentsThe Officers Spouses Club will host its 13th
Annual Holiday Bazaar onCONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 will be served. No
reservations required. Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 4 from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Membership is $20 per year. You may Applications
are being accepted from regional and local crafters toand some
craft vendors are cash only.attend one meeting before joining.
Forparticipate in the event.For more information, call 800-296-more
information, call Pat Loosarian,Proceeds will go to the OSC
Scholarship and Welfare Fund to benefit the7304 or 410-266-7304 or
visit rennfest.membership chairperson, at 410-519- Fort Meade
community.com. 6443, or Sharon Durney, club president,The fee for a
10-by-8 weekend booth is $75. The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW at
410-761-5019. For more information, email Dawn at
[email protected] orPost 160 will sponsor bingo on Sept.
Society of Military Widows meets for visit
http://fmoscholidaybazaar.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/30 at 1
p.m. at the Colonel Harry L. brunch the fourth Sunday of the month
FtMeadeOscHolidayBazaar.Cooper Post 160, 2597 Dorsey Road, at 11
a.m. at the Lanes. The next meetingGlen Burnie. Doors open at noon.
The is Sunday. For more information, call FRG fundraising
opportunityevent will feature prizes and food.Betty Jones at
410-730-0127. Vendors for Fort Meade and National Security Agency
family readiness Baltimore Book Festival 2012 will Single Parent
Support Group meetsgroups may set up at no charge at the Officers
Spouses Clubs 13th Annualbe held Sept. 28 and 29 from noon to the
second and fourth Monday of the Holiday Bazaar.8 p.m. and Sept. 30
from noon to 7 month from 6 to 8 p.m. at School Age The event will
be held Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 4 from 10 a.m.p.m. at
Mount Vernon Place, 600 N. Services, 1900 Reece Road. The next to 2
p.m.Charles St., Baltimore, rain or shine. meeting is Monday. Free
child care willThe free event, which is open to the public, will
feature regional and local The free event features local and be
provided on site.artisans, a visit by Santa, food, raffles and
entertainment for all ages.celebrity authors, poetry readings
andFor more information, call RikkiFor more information, email Dawn
at [email protected] orworkshops, panel discussions,
cookingFord, Parent Support coordinator, atvisit
http://fmoscholidaybazaar.com/ or
https://www.facebook.com/demonstrations by celebrity chefs,
301-677-3617 or email rikki.l.ford.ctr@
FtMeadeOscHolidayBazaar.childrens writers and illustrators,
us.army.mil.storytellers and hands-on projects for Families Dealing
with Deploymentchildren, street theater, live music and a meets the
first and third Monday ofvariety of food, beer and wine.every month
from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at at Perrys Restaurant and Odies PubFor
more information, email Beth For more information, visit Meuse
Forest Neighborhood Center. at 1210 Annapolis Road, Odenton. The
Wright, president, at [email protected].
The next meeting is Monday. For morenext meeting is Oct. 4 in the
banquet hall mail.com or call 305-240-1559. Leisure Travel Services
is offering information, call Rikki Ford, Parentin back of the
building. Dinner is served Fort Meade Homeschool Co-op meetsa
Reggae and Wine Trip on Oct. 20 to Support coordinator, at
301-677-3617 or at 6 p.m. For more information, call 410-Fridays at
9:30 a.m. at 1900 Reece Road.the Linganore Wine Festival in Mount
email [email protected]. 674-4000.For more information,
call Laura Edens atAiry. Bus departs at 9 a.m. Patient/Family
Advisory Council Spouse PTSD Support Group meets 443-510-4715 or
email ftmeadehomeschool- Registration is required by Sept. 29.
meets the third Tuesday of each month Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30
p.m. at the [email protected] is $50. at 3 p.m. at Kimbrough
Ambulatory Soldier and Family Assistance Center, Cub Scout Pack 377
invites boys in Sounds of the Caribbean will fill Care Center. The
next meeting is2462 85th Medical Battalion Ave. first through fifth
grades, or ages 7 to 10,the vineyard as participants enjoy the
Tuesday in Kimbroughs main conference The support group, sponsored
by Behav-to attend its weekly Monday meetings at 6multiple artisan
stands, food vendors, room on the third floor, room 3C03. ioral
Health Care Service, the Religious p.m. at Argonne Hills Chapel
Center.tours and wine tastings. For more For more information or to
becomeSupport Office and the Army Substance For more information,
email Cubmasterinformation, call 301-677-7354.a council member,
call Becky Mays Abuse Program, is for spouses whoseTom Johnston at
pack377_cm@yahoo. Leisure Travel Services is offering Jenkins,
coordinator of Patient and loved ones are exhibiting symptoms ofcom
or Committee Chairperson Elizabethits next monthly bus trip to New
YorkFamily Centered Care, at 301-677-8261.PTSD. Learn valuable
tools and resources Johnston at [email protected] on Oct.
13, with discounts to Air Force Sergeants Associationto understand
PTSD and how to cope. Boy Scout Troop 379 meets Mondaysattractions.
Bus cost is $55. For more Chapter 254 meets the fourth Wednesday To
join or for more information, call at 7 p.m. at Argonne Hills
Chapelinformation, call 301-677-7354 or visitof the month from 3:30
to 4:30 p.m. 301-677-8870.Center on Rockenbach Road. The
troopftmeademwr.com.in the Roost, 9827 Love Road. The Protestant
Women of the Chapel meetsis actively recruiting boys age 11 to next
meeting is Wednesday. For more Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 am
at18. For more information, email Lisa information, call
443-534-5170 or visit Argonne Hills Chapel Center.
ParticipantsYetman, at [email protected]
MEETINGSafsa254.org.may choose from eight different Bibleor Wendall
Lawrence, Scoutmaster, at Monthly Prayer Breakfast, hosted
bystudies for the fall semester. [email protected]. the
Garrison Chaplains Office, is heldFree child care will be provided.
For American Legion Post 276 is open to Retired Enlisted
Association meetsthe first Thursday of every month at 7more
information, email [email protected] and active-duty service
membersthe third Thursday of the month from a.m. at Club Meade. The
next prayer org or vusut ftmeadepwoc.org.at 8068 Quarterfield Road
in Severn.7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Argonne Hills breakfast is Oct. 4.
Military Council for Catholic Women Breakfast may be purchased
beginning atChapel Center. The next meeting isAll Fort Meade
employees, family is open to all women ages 18 and older 9 a.m.
Lunches may be purchased fromtonight. For more information, visit
members, and civilian and military- active duty, retirees and
civilians - for11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Happy Hour istrea.org or
call Mary Gray, the localpersonnel are invited.prayer, faith,
fellowship and service at the from 4 to 6 p.m. Dinner may be
purchasedpresident, at 410-916-5385 or Arthur R. There is no cost
for the buffet; Main Post Chapel.at 6 p.m. on Fridays and the
fourthCooper, national president, at 443-336-donations are
optional. For more Mothers PrayerApologetics meets Sunday of every
month.1230.information, call 301-677-6703 or email Tuesdays from
9:45 a.m. to noon whenMembership discounts are offered Meade Area
Garden Clubs [email protected] Arundel County
schools are in ses-for active-duty military. For moremeeting will
be Friday at 10 a.m. at the Meade Rod and Gun Club meets the sion.
Monthly programs are held Mon- information, call 410-969-8028 or
visitJessup Community Center located at the first Thursday of the
month at 7 p.m. days from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
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http://www.ftmeade.army.mil 18. M oviesGet to work on time. The
movie schedule is subject to change. For Know the hoursa recorded
announcement of showings, call 301-677-5324. Further listings are
available on the of operation forArmy and Air Force Exchange
Service websiteat www.aafes.com. Access Gates on Fort Meade Movies
start Wednesdays to Saturdays at6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. NEW
PRICES:Tickets are $5 for adults (12 and older) and $2.50for
children. Demps Visitor Control Center,Today through Oct. 7Bldg.
902 Reece Road7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Gate 1:
Mapes Road and Route 325 a.m. to 9 p.m.,7 days a weekGate 2: Mapes
Road andMaryland Route 1755 a.m. to 7 p.m.,Monday through Friday;
closed weekends and holidaysTodayFriday: The Bourne Legacy
(PG-13).The actions of Jason Bourne have consequencesfor another
man with a similar secret back-Gate 3: Rockenbach Roadground. With
Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz,5 a.m. to 9 p.m.,Edward Norton, Joan
Allen, Albert Finney. 7 days a weekSaturday, Sunday, Wednesday,
Sept. 30Oct. 3:Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG). Manny and Gate 6:
Llewellyn Avenue andfriends explore a new world when the continents
Maryland Route 175split apart. With Ray Romano, John Leguizamo 6 to
8 a.m., Monday throughand Denis Leary.Friday for inbound
traffic;Sept. 27-28: The Campaign (R). A multiterm 3 to 6 p.m.,
Monday throughcongressman (Will Ferrell) commits a public Friday
for outbound trafficgaffe before an election, prompting a
challengeby an inexperienced citizen. With Zach Galifi- Gate 7:
Reece Road andanakis, Jason Sudeikis, Katherine La Nasa,
JohnLithgow, Dan Aykroyd and Brian Cox. Maryland Route 175 (Demps
Visitor ControlSept. 29: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Center
gate) 24-hour access(PG). Greg (Zachary Gordon) is ready for
sum-mer but all of his plans seem to go wrong. WithRobert Capron,
Devon Bostick.Oct. 4: Total Recall (PG-13). In a future wherepeople
escape reality by experiencing othersmemories, a factory worker
tries it out and beginsto believe hes really a spy. With Colin
Farrell,Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel.Oct. 5, 7: Sparkle (R). Set
in the 1960s, threesisters form a girl group and soon become
localsensations with major label interest, but famebecomes a
challenge as the close-knit familybegins to fall apart.Oct. 6: Hit
and Run (R). A young couple riskseverything when they leave their
small town andembark on a road trip. With Dax Shepard, Kris-ten
Bell, Bradley Cooper.http://www.ftmeade.army.milSeptember 20, 2012
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