Fort Meade SoundOff August 16, 2012

1. Soundoff!
vol. 64 no. 33 Published in the interest of the Fort Meade community
´
August 16, 2012
saturday in the park
file photo
The Volunteers, the U.S. Army Field Band’s premier touring rock/pop band, will perform Saturday at 7 p.m. at Constitution Park as part of the Army Field Band’s annual
Summer Concert Series at Fort Meade. The Volunteers have been telling the Army story through music - rock, pop, country, R&B and patriotic tunes - since 1981. The series
finale, a combined concert featuring all four performing components and the “1812 Overture,” will be presented Aug. 25. For more information or up-to-date inclement
weather information, visit ArmyFieldBand.com.
bonding it’s academic UPCOMING EVENTS
First Army Soldiers Meade High begins today, 7-10 p.m.: Karaoke Night - The Lanes’ 11th Frame Lounge
use weekend retreat 2012 school year friday, 7 p.m.-Midnight: Chicago Steppin’ dancing - Club Meade
with new principal saturday, 7 p.m.: The Volunteers Summer Concert - Constitution Park
to strengthen families
Aug. 23, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Women’s Equality Day Observance - McGill
page 10 page 6 Aug. 25, 7 p.m.: U.S. Army Field Band “1812 Overture” Concert - Constitution Park

2. Commander’s Column
Soundoff!
Editorial Staff
Garrison Commander
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Working together we can keep
Col. Edward C. Rothstein
Acting Garrison Command
Sgt. Maj. Debra McGarity
Public Affairs Officer
Fort Meade safe from terrorism
Chad T. Jones The Department of the Army has pro- becoming a vic-
Chad.T.Jones.civ@mail.mil claimed August as the Army’s Antiterrorism tim of terror-
Chief, Command Information Awareness Month. ism. It begins
Philip H. Jones Fort Meade’s ultimate goal in preventing a with each of us
Philip.H.Jones.civ@mail.mil terrorist attack involves every organization, taking a proac-
Assistant Editor & Senior Writer every unit and every person in our efforts to tive mind-set
Rona S. Hirsch promote heightened awareness and vigilance about the secu-
Staff Writer Lisa R. Rhodes against terrorism. rity environ-
Staff Writer Brandon Bieltz Antiterrorism Awareness Month focuses ment where we
Design Coordinator Timothy Davis on four major themes: antiterrorism training; live, work, go
Supple­mental photography provided education and awareness; suspicious-activity to school and
by Patuxent Publishing Co. reporting; antiterrorism roles and responsi- travel. COL. Edward c.
bilities for leaders and staff; and enhancing General Rothstein
Advertising antiterrorism preparedness through emergency awareness tips Garrison Commander
General Inquiries 410-332-6300 response planning. include:
Allison Thompson Throughout the month, we should all strive • Maintain situational awareness of your sur-
410-332-6850 Allison.Thompson@baltsun.com to enhance our understanding of the nature of roundings at all times.
Michele Griesbauer terrorism and the potential for terrorist attacks Pay particular attention to activities around
410-332-6381 Michele.Griesbauer@baltsun.com on our installations and in our surrounding you in order to identify anything unusual. If
communities. necessary, leave the area and report suspicious
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We all play a role in helping to keep our
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We can all take steps to reduce the risk of make vigilance an everyday focus.
Co n t e n t s Commander’s Open Door
Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein has an open door policy.
All service members, retirees, government employees, family members and community
News.............................. 3 Sports................................... 14 members age 18 or older are invited to address issues or concerns to the commander directly
by visiting Rothstein’s office on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. at garrison headquarters in Hodges
Trouble Ticket................ 4 Movies.................................. 19 Hall, Bldg. 4551, Llewellyn Avenue.
Visitors are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary.
Community.................. 17 Classified.............................. 20 For more information, call 301-677-4844.
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3. News
Cyber Guard exercise focuses on defensive cyberspace operations
By Col. Rivers Johnson guys), the Opposing Forces (OPFOR assigned to Joint Forces Headquarters- authorities and partnerships it has with
U.S. Cyber Command - the threat), and the Controllers (who Missouri (National Guard), was one of the NSA.
Public Affairs Office provided oversight and guidance, ensur- the players for Cyber Guard. A com- “One of the key takeaways for those
Cyber defense of the homeland is a ing the exercise ran smoothly). puter network defense analyst, Cham- who participated in Cyber Guard, espe-
critical mission and relies on a whole The Blue players exercised fully coor- bers said the exercise provided him and cially for the National Guardsman, is
of government approach. Key players dinated defensive-response actions and the Missouri team he supported with going to be the personal networking
for the defense of the homeland include mitigation measures in support of a a better understanding of the various they developed while here,” said Charles
governmental agencies and academic homeland security scenario. The exercise stages required to execute their mission Berlin, director of the NSA’s National
institutions, as well as the Department was conducted in a tactical, virtual in defense of the homeland. Security Operations Center. “Those per-
of Defense. environment on a closed cyber “I am excited to participate in sonal networks will pay dividends down
Cyber defense requires a number range. Cyber Guard 12-1,” Cham- the road.”
of skill sets and capabilities as well Cyber Guard pro- bers said. “I’m participat- Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, adjutant gen-
as detailed coordination for a quick vided the command ing in the first full-spec- eral for the state of Wisconsin who has
response. Cyber threats against our criti- with an opportunity trum discussion of how helped lead the Governor’s Homeland
cal infrastructure are increasing every to put into practice the National Guard, Security Advisory Council efforts, also
day. and institutionalize Cyber Command and praised Cyber Guard.
To examine just such a scenario, U.S. processes and proce- federal agencies can “Cyber Guard was a great exer-
Cyber Command recently conducted on dures while provid- come together and cise,” Dunbar said. “It allowed existing
Fort Meade its first exercise in collabo- ing a framework for apply their collective National Guard cyber units to gain valu-
ration with cyber subject-matter experts future operational cyber expertise to sup- able training in a complex emergency
from across the National Security Agen- imperatives. port critical infrastruc- exercise facing substantive cyber events,
cy, National Guard, Department of “A superb, world- ture service providers. which challenged all of our systems -
Homeland Security and FBI. class event,” said Lt. Gen. “The exercise explores civilian and military.
The tactical-level exercise called Cyber Jon Davis, deputy command- the various avenues of how “The National Guard provides key
Guard focused on national defensive er for U.S. Cyber Command. “I the National Guard is able to con- surge capacity to the governor and the
cyberspace operations and command saw a complete cadre of cyber warriors tinue its existing mission of supporting nation for cyber operations. Including
and control with mission integration so energized about fighting an extremely and defending the homefront into the the National Guard can only improve
between USCYBERCOM/NSA and the complex, realistic cyber threat scenario. next frontier.” our nation’s capacity to respond. And
National Guard in a dynamic joint- The ‘cyber culture’ is beginning to take U.S. Cyber Command is responsible in the cyber realm, we must act with
cyber training environment. shape, and we shouldn’t underestimate for operating and defending DoD net- urgency to develop these relationships
The primary objective was to estab- the value of creating this kind of culture works. Its establishment was directed in and continue to test them.”
lish long-lasting DoD/NSA relation- at the tactical levels.” June 2009 by then-Secretary of Defense Cybersecurity continues to be a prior-
ships with the National Guard in order Cyber Guard provided an environ- Robert Gates. Gen. Keith B. Alexander ity across government. The Cyber Guard
to increase cyberspace capability and ment where multiple cyber incidents assumed command in May 2010. exercise was just one of the training
situational awareness to better support could affect a variety of targeted loca- As a sub-unified command, U.S. opportunities to ensure DoD’s cyberse-
the DHS and FBI in the defense of the tions and facilities. The National Guard Cyber Command relies upon the assets, curity needs are met.
nation. would play a critical role in the cyber
The weeklong exercise included about defense of the nation, so Guard units
500 participants, of which approximately from 12 states were on hand. They
100 came from National Guard units. responded to a variety of scenarios
The exercise provided realistic training including cyber attacks against critical
opportunities for the command, agencies infrastructure such as water treatment Connect with Fort Meade at
involved and National Guard units. facilities, a gas pipeline and the electri- Facebook.com/ftmeade
Like most exercises, participants were cal grids.
part of either the Blue Forces (the good Staff Sgt. Dennis Chambers, who is
Vaccines protect family pets from wildlife, rabies risk
By Maj. William Wilkins Facility has treated multiple dogs who scratch from a rabid animal can transmit ated with these “playdates.”
Fort Meade Veterinary Service were seriously injured by groundhogs. the virus. Unfortunately, rabies disease A confirmed current rabies vacci-
As many of you may have noticed, In addition to the obvious trauma suf- is nearly always fatal. A potentially nation reduces the requirements. For
there seems to be no end to the abun- fered, the groundhog can transmit fatal exposed pet or person must be evaluated these reasons, we strongly recommend
dance of wildlife on the installation, rabies illness to pets or working dogs as rapidly as possible by the appropriate you keep your animals current on their
particularly the groundhogs. during their encounter. medical facility. rabies vaccines and always maintain a
While these chubby little furballs may Rabies is an ever-present threat any- While we have made significant safe distance between you or your pet
appear sweet and harmless, they are time people and/or pets are involved with advances in the field of rabies treat- and wildlife.
formidable opponents when matched wildlife. Any warm, furry animal can ments, there are still extensive quarantine For more information, call your vet-
against the beloved pets of our Soldiers. potentially carry rabies. requirements and even tougher post- erinarian or the Fort Meade Veterinary
The Fort Meade Veterinary Treatment Even something as trivial as a small exposure shot regiments that are associ- Treatment Facility at 301-677-1318.
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4. N ews
Immunizations provide best protection against disease
By Kirk Frady rates, resulting in a recommendation from severe and may cause life-threatening • People with a history of Guillain-
Army Medicine the Centers for Disease Control that complications. Barré syndrome
The month of August has been desig- everyone receive one lifetime booster dose However, certain groups should not • Children younger than 6 months old
nated as National Immunization Influ- of a pertussis-containing vaccine. receive the vaccination. For instance, per- • People acutely ill with a fever
enza Vaccination Awareness Month. Other vaccine-preventable diseases sons with altered immune competence are For people at a higher risk for flu com-
It is critically important that every Sol- include polio, mumps, rubella, chicken at high risk for influenza infections and plications and vaccination, it is especially
dier, family member, Department of Army pox, meningococcal disease, pneumonia, should be vaccinated with trivalent inac- important to decrease their risk of severe
civilian and health beneficiary receive all tetanus, diphtheria, human papillomavi- tivated influenza virus vaccine. Live virus illness. They include:
required immunizations and obtain their rus, shingles, and Haemophilus influenza vaccines are contraindicated and should • Pregnant women
influenza vaccinations to ensure the Army B. be postponed until after chemotherapy • Children younger than age 5, espe-
is a healthy and mission-ready force. “Immunization is the very best pro- or long-term, high-dose steroid therapy cially children under 2 years old
Immunizations are really the best pro- tection against disease and related com- has ended. • People age 65 and older
tection against disease and have saved plications,” Looney said. “Vaccines are Similarly, if a person has had a severe • Native Americans and Native Alas-
more lives than any other medical mea- safe and effective, and have saved more allergic reaction to a vaccine, another kans
sure in history. lives than any other medical measure in dose is not recommended. However, a • People of any age with certain chronic
“Immunizations have prevented approx- history.” person with a mild common illness such medical conditions
imately 42,000 deaths and 20 million cases The dominant strain of influenza dur- as a cold with a low-grade fever does not • People who are morbidly obese
of disease over the past decade,” said Col. ing the upcoming flu season is still expect- have to wait to be vaccinated. • People who live in nursing homes
Richard Looney, director of the Army’s ed to be the H1N1 strain from the 2009 Some people should not be vaccinated Flu vaccinations are also available at no
Military Vaccination Program. “Those pandemic. against the flu without first consulting a cost to beneficiaries from any TRICARE-
preventive efforts have also saved billions “H1N1 is still circulating,” Looney physician. They include: authorized provider or at participating
of dollars in related health care costs said, “but due to outstanding efforts and • People with severe allergies to chicken pharmacies.
and total societal costs. Morbidity from immunization campaigns of the past few eggs To locate a participating pharmacy, call
vaccine-preventable diseases has fallen 90 years, people are more aware and likely to • People who have previously had a 1-877-363-1303 or visit express-scripts.
percent or more for most diseases since be adequately protected during the height severe reaction to influenza vaccination com/TRICARE/pharmacy/.
the 20th century.” of flu season. Influenza immunization
A majority of disease outbreaks in rates have gone up every year, and there’s
the U.S. occur in unvaccinated or inad- no reason to expect they won’t go up
equately vaccinated populations. again during the 2012-13 season.” Chaplain’s Word: REWARDING WORK
Measles made a comeback in the U.S. A common misconception is that vac-
partly because unvaccinated people trav- cinations are just for children. Everyone “The secret to joy in work is contained in one word —
eled to Europe, contracted the disease older than 6 months of age should receive
and returned home. Incidence of pertussis a seasonal flu shot every year. excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.”
(whooping cough) have increased largely Infection from influenza viruses can
due to declining vaccination coverage result in illness ranging from mild to
— Pearl S. Buck
Have you noticed an issue on post
Community
Trouble
and wondered if anything is being
done to fix it? Email concerns and
issues to chad.t.jones.civ@mail.
Crime Watch
Ticket mil. Each week, Soundoff! will
address issues identified on post
and describe what is being done to
Compiled by the Fort Meade Directorate of Emergency Services
Aug. 1, Theft: The Directorate Aug. 11, Spousal abuse: The
solve them. of Emergency Services was civilian victim stated that her
notified of a theft outside the husband assaulted her at their
Eagle Fitness Center at the on-post residence. She further
Issue: Plan: Status: National Security Agency. An
investigation revealed that an
stated that she and her hus-
band had been arguing and
unknown person, by unknown the incident turned physical
Youth Services Sports Renovate the Youth Services Actual use of fields is means, gained access to the when a struggle ensued over
Complex needs renovations Sports Complex expected to be Spring 2013 victim’s vehicle and removed $12 in the iPad and the subject grabbed her
cash, a wedding ring set, watch, Naval around the neck. A few minutes later,
Academy class ring, necklace and the subject pinned her to the couch
earring set, and a small bag of miscel- and choked her and choked her again
Demolition and installation laneous jewelry. a few minutes after that while she was
McGill Training Center Install a new HVAC are now being performed, in the kitchen.
HVAC is inoperative classrooms 1-5 closed during
(except in the ballroom) A/C installation
(until Oct. 1, estimated)
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5. N ews
Days of Yore
Meade High welcomes new principal
Story and photo by Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer
In all his years as an educator, John ‘We certainly want to see
Yore said he has never met a student successful completion
who doesn’t want to feel valued and
respected. of all courses, as well as
As the new principal of Meade High
School, Yore said fostering an environ- strong scores on AP and IB
ment where every interaction is respectful
is one of his top priorities.
exams.’
“I want everything we do to represent John Yore
class and character,” he said, “whether it’s
Meade High School principal
in the classroom, hallway, athletic field or
on the stage.”
Yore replaces Yolanda Leonard-Clark,
who served as acting principal for six
improvement in creating access for all
months and is now principal of Arundel
students to engage in advanced course
Middle School in Odenton.
work. We certainly want to see successful
Before arriving at Meade High, Yore
completion of all courses, as well as strong
served for one year as assistant principal at
scores on AP and IB exams.”
Old Mill Middle North in Millersville.
Meade High offers more than 25 AP
“It’s very exciting to be here at Meade,”
courses and a complete course sequence
he said. “It’s a very unique and special
in the IB Programme in English, social
school.”
studies, math, and world and classical lan-
Yore plans to build on the success of the
guages. Yore said freshmen are encouraged
high school’s International Baccalaureate
to maintain excellent study habits and to
Programme, Homeland Security Signa-
enroll in honors, AP and IB classes.
ture Program, Project Lead The Way and
Although the high school did not meet
Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. John Yore, the new principal at Meade High School, said he wants to build on the
the state’s Adequately Yearly Progress tar-
“We want to continue the good work success of the high school’s International Baccalaureate Programme, Homeland
gets under the No Child Left Behind Act
that’s being done academically and even Security Signature Program, Project Lead The Way and Junior Reserve Officers’
for limited proficient students and special
enhance that further,” he said. “We want Training Corps.
education students in the 2010-2011 school
a strong instructional focus and make sure
year, Yore said he and the staff will “work
we’re reaching every student.” Yore began his graduate studies at at Sherwood. He later served as principal
strategically to develop strong interven-
Meade High’s High School Challenge the University of Maryland, studying of Cape Henlopen High School in Sus-
tions in every classroom” to “continue to
Index, which takes into account the num- motor development, but later transferred sex County, Del., where he oversaw the
eradicate any achievement gaps.”
ber of advanced placement, Internation- to Bowie State University for a master’s school’s $79 million construction.
Yore and his wife, Susan, a school coun-
al Baccalaureate and other college-level degree in counseling. In 2010, Yore served as principal at
selor in the Montgomery County Public
exams given at a school divided by the During this time, he worked in special Our Lady of Good Counsel, a Catholic
Schools, have two children, Gabrielle, 16,
number of graduates for the year, has education at Buck Lodge Middle School high school in Olney. The following year,
and John Patrick, 10.
increased. in Adelphi and on weekends as a con- he was assistant principal of Old Mill
A native of Washington, D.C., Yore
The nationally recognized index, for- sultant in a child development center Middle North.
was born at the former Walter Reed Army
merly called the Challenge Index and program for children with special needs. Yore, who recently had breakfast with
Medical Center. His father worked briefly
published by The Washington Post, ranks The center was a partnership between Garrison Commander Col. Edward C.
at the National Security Agency in the
schools and school systems across the the University of Maryland and Prince Rothstein, said he looks forward to “main-
early 1960s.
country. George’s Community College. taining strong ties with the community
Yore attended Catholic grade schools
During the 2006-2007 school year, After completing his course work in and the base.”
in Prince George’s County and attended
Meade High’s Challenge Index was .770, counseling, Yore earned a master’s degree Yore also has met with students and
Largo High School. He began studying
indicating less than one college-level exam in school administration at John Hopkins some parents and is enthusiastic about
biology at Gettysburg College in Gettys-
per student per year. In 2011, the index University in 2002. creating a climate of mutual respect.
burg, Pa., but transferred to the University
rose to 2.049, indicating more than two While pursuing his master’s degree, he “Integrity and values are very impor-
of Maryland, College Park due to a family
exams per student per year. worked as a special education, science tant to me,” he said, noting that a climate
crisis.
The index remained the same for this and physical education teacher at Tilden of mutual respect doesn’t “happen in
At the University of Maryland, Yore
year. Middle School in Rockville, and as an isolation with single individuals.”
majored in kinesiological sciences — the
“In terms of advanced placement, we assistant principal at Redland Middle “It’s a collective response from the
study of human movement — with an
have been seeing more students involved School in Rockville and Sherwood High school community. ... We’re much stronger
interest in a career in special education
in the courses and taking more assess- School in Sandy Spring. together than we are individually,” Yore
and physical education. He earned a bach-
ments in the spring,” Yore said. “From By 2004, Yore had become the principal said.
elor’s degree in 1983.
my perspective, I love to see continuous
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6. N ews
Team Meade briefs MDW commander
Story and photo by Brandon Bieltz
best of the six installations he oversees:
Staff Writer
Fort Myer, Va., Fort Belvoir, Va., Fort
In a Club Meade ballroom crowded
AP Hill, Va., Fort McNair, Washington,
with installation employees, the com-
D.C., and Fort Hamilton, N.Y.
manding general of the Joint Force
“Fort Meade is a great place,” Linning-
Headquarters National Capital Region/
ton said at the lunch. “Frankly, I would
Military District of Washington joined
love to be assigned down here. No. 1, it
in to welcome several new staffers while
would get me out of the Beltway. But
bidding farewell to another.
No. 2, I sense a real enthusiasm for life,
The buffet-style “Garrison Hail and
for working, for playing at Fort Meade.
Farewell” lunch was among the handful
... Thank you for what you bring to the
of stops during Maj. Gen. Michael S.
table every day.”
Linnington’s biannual visit to the instal-
After driving throughout the installa-
lation on Aug. 9 “just to see how things
tion, Linnington joined Garrison Com-
are,” he said.
mander Col. Edward C. Rothstein, Deputy
The general also took a brief wind-
Garrison Commander John Moeller and
shield tour of Fort Meade before meet-
other leaders from Team Meade at the
ing with garrison leaders to discuss sev-
Medal of Honor Memorial Library con-
eral topics affecting service members and
ference room to discuss resiliency, schools,
their families.
drugs and senior leader training.
Linnington’s first stop was at Club
“Ed is probably my most aggressive
Meade, where he briefly spoke to gar-
and my most imaginative commander,”
rison employees. During his remarks, he
Linnington said. “Whenever I need a
acknowledged the Fort Meade Depart- Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, commanding general of the Joint Force Headquarters good idea, I call Ed and he gives me three
ment of Fire and Emergency Services National Capital Region/Military District of Washington, attends a meeting with Garrison good ideas.”
for being named the DoD’s Small Fire Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein on Aug. 9 at the Medal of Honor Memorial Library During his visit, Linnington urged
Department of the Year. conference room to discuss issues affecting the installation. Linnington’s biannual visit installation employees to continue to
Linnington also recognized the work to Fort Meade also included a windshield tour and Hail and Farewell luncheon. reach out to constituents and clients to
performed by the Fort Meade Sexual
provide the best service possible.
Assault Prevention and Response Pro- Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Pardue, Fort The “summer of transitions” also was “Keep pushing the envelope and keep
gram, or SHARP. Meade’s SHARP program manager, discussed as several commands within the asking the questions,” he said. “Keep
“Fort Meade, in my opinion, sets the said he is “both honored and humbled” JFHNCP/MDW changed leaders over fighting for resources and we’ll continue
standard for all DoD in how to go about by Linnington’s recognition of the pro- the summer. to make this a great place to live, work
SHARP training,” he said at the lunch. gram. Fort Meade, Linnington said, is the and play.”
CHEss
MATES
(Right) Adrian
McCree,13, makes
his move against
Alexander Rodgers,
12, during the Fort
Meade Teen Center/
Youth Services Chess
Tournament on Aug.
2 at the Youth Cen-
ter. Fourteen-year-old
Jacob Ralston finished
the tournament in first
place.
photo by william morris
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relationships, where the Soldier and their bers intertwine many times, but Strong
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“I think the best thing about this pro- rates. People know how to deal with the
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DINFOS Marines lead fast-paced life
By Coby Smith
Special to Soundoff!
All is quiet in the halls of the Marine
Detachment on Fort Meade until about
4 a.m. when alarms start to blare, doors
crack open and slam shut, and the sounds
of shuffling can be heard down the stairs
as the Devil Dogs head to morning forma-
tion.
With a daily schedule of formations,
physical training, class, and for some, mar-
tial arts training, the lives of the MarDet
Marines can be fast-paced and always
regimented.
“It can get pretty stressful because by
the time you go to class, you’re already
exhausted from PT, but you still have to
make sure that you are alert and focused
in class,” said Pvt. Gerardo Meza. “Then
once you come back at the end of the day,
all your free time is devoted to homework
— if you really want to be successful.”
Marines assigned to the Marine Detach-
ment for schooling attend the Defense
Information School, where they learn a
range of Military Occupational Special-
ties in media from Combat Correspondent
(Public Affairs) to Combat Camera and
Combat Camera Repro/Graphics.
“The schooling is tough,” said Pfc.
Andrew Fildes, a DINFOS-trained combat photo by coby smith
correspondent. “A lot of focus is put into decision-making processes and situational
dealing with media and making sure that awareness. Combat Camera supports all
you represent your service in a professional elements of the Marine Air Ground Task
manner.” Force and Training Commands and Sup-
Marines in the public affairs occupa- porting Establishments with organically
tional field work so hard because they must assigned personnel, providing a full range
be trained, equipped and postured to serve of professional imagery capabilities.”
the force commanders as they execute their After a long day of class, most Marines
duties in keeping Marines and the Ameri- are ready to call it a day, but some take it
can people informed of what is happening upon themselves to train even further.
on the battlefield as well as aboard Marine The Marine Corps Martial Arts program
Corps bases, according to the Headquarters is a hand-to-hand combatives program
Marine Corps Public Affairs website. that emphasizes its slogan, “One mind, any
A Combat Camera Marine is trained weapon.” Marines spend two hours every
in accurately documenting and sourcing afternoon and four hours on Saturday
critical information that can play a role in mornings conditioning and learning new
changing Marine Corps history. techniques in order to advance to the next
“It’s a big responsibility knowing how belt level in the program.
important the work you do can be,” said “It’s exhausting,” said Pfc. Casey Scar-
Meza. “A lot of detail has to be put into pulla. “Some days you don’t want to get
your work. It’s not finished until it’s per- out there and do it, but those are the times
fect.” you have to be mentally tough and push
photo by marine pvt. ronald brink
According to Marine Corps Order yourself to continue.”
3104.1A, the mission of Marine Corps Once Friday afternoon finally arrives, the Marine Pfc. Anthony P. Rays, a broadcasting student at the Defense Information
Combat Camera is to “provide command- exhausted Marines look forward to their School, works on a computer to complete his homework assignment.
ers with photographic, video, digital layout weekend liberty.
and design production, printed products However, after a couple of days off, they TOP: Marine Pvt. Wesley Cole, of the Marine Detachment at Fort Meade, barks out a
and archival capabilities which directly sup- return Monday morning fresh and ready to drill movement to a platoon of Marines during a morning formation. Marines assigned
port Marine Corps operations, enhancing tackle the week all over again. to the detachment lead a busy life during their time at Fort Meade.
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Iftar hosted at Chapel Center
Fort Meade and the National Security Agency hosted an Iftar, the tradi-
tional evening dinner when Muslims break their fast during the Islamic
month of Ramadan.
The Iftar was held Friday at Argonne Hills Chapel Center.
There were 125 participants at the event designed to create awareness
for Ramadan.
Special guests included Denise G. Nooe, a congressional staffer for Sen.
Barbara A. Mikulski; Anne Arundel County Councilman District One Peter
Smith; Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein; and Garrison
Chaplain (Col.) Carl Rau.
LEFT: (Right) Imam Fazul Khan of the Islamic Society of the Washing-
ton Area prepares to lead the Maghrib before the fast break on Friday
night. The Maghrib is prayed just after sunset and is the fourth of five
obligatory prayers Muslims must make every day.
BELOW LEFT: Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein speaks
Friday at the Iftar meal attended by 125 people.
BELOW: Homayara Aziz (right) sits with her children Jannah, 4, (cen-
ter) and Mahir, 6, before the Iftar dinner Friday night at Argonne Hills
Chapel Center. As part of the holy month of Ramadan, the meal broke
the day’s fast.
photos by steve ruark
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First Strike A League of Their Own
Fall bowling season features • Senior League, mixed: Mondays at 9:30 a.m., beginning Aug. 27
• Scratch Men: Mondays at 5:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 10
leagues for all ages, skills, gender • MWR Doubles, mixed: Mondays at 5 p.m.
By Brandon Bieltz that bowl in the league, and we have manu- • NABI League, mixed: Mondays at 8 p.m.
Staff Writer facturer representatives that bowl in the • Bud’s Trio, sport: Mondays at 7 p.m., beginning Sept. 10
Dorine Whitman has been bowling with league,” Sinek said. “It’s the highest level.”
the Friday Night Mixed league for nearly a The season also features leagues for ladies, • CCF, mixed: Tuesdays at 5 p.m., beginning Sept. 18
decade and still looks forward to the weekly men and mixed groups. Leagues are also
gathering of bowlers every summer. available for senior bowlers on Mondays at • Tuesday Men: Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m., beginning Aug. 28
“Everybody has a good time,” the Hanover 9:30 a.m. and youngsters looking to pick up • Tuesday Mixed: Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
resident said. “We try to run a league that’s the game on Saturdays at 9 a.m.
fair to all the bowlers, whether they have a Depending on the league, bowlers will • Sleepy Head Ladies: Wednesdays at 10 a.m., beginning Sept. 5
76 average or a 200-plus average. We’re fair play three or four games every week dur-
to all.” ing the 32- to 36-week season. Fees for the • Goddard Men: Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., beginning Aug. 29
With the summer leagues at the Lanes leagues range from $15 to $25 per week. The • Wednesday Mixed: Wednesdays at 5:40 p.m., beginning Aug. 29
now in the books, teams are forming for the fees also go toward a cash prize or banquet
fall season that features 17 leagues for bowl- at the end of the season. • Wednesday Fun Mixed: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 5
ers of all ages, skill level and gender. Sinek said there are typically 20 teams in
All leagues begin the last week of August each league during the fall season. Depend- • NSA Mixed: Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 6
or early September. ing on the league, the number of team mem- • Thursday Early Birds, mixed: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., beginning Aug. 30
“We have leagues for beginning bowl- bers range from two to five. Bowlers can
ers who aren’t hypercompetitive and don’t sign up as a team or as individuals. Those • Armed Forces Mixed: Fridays at 5:15 p.m., beginning Sept. 7
want to spend a whole lot of money,” said without a team will be placed on one.
Mike Sinek, the Lanes manager. “Then we With an average of 80 to 100 bowlers in • Friday Early Birds, mixed: Fridays at 6:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 7
also have the highest level league, which is each league, Sinek said that in addition to • Youth Program: Saturdays at 9 a.m., beginning Sept. 8
a PBA [Professional Bowling Association] regular competition, leagues provide a social
level scratch league. We have everything from aspect as well.
a beginning league to a pro league.” “It’s regular bowling, it’s competition
The most relaxed league that is best for and it’s also a social event,” he said. “You’re
beginners, Sinek said, is the Wednesday Fun bowling against a different team in your
Mixed, which meets every Wednesdays at league every week, so you’re seeing different
6:30 p.m. people every week.”
“It’s not cutthroat, and the fee is low,” he Whitmann said the opportunity to social-
said. “They’re just bowling for food and a ize while competing is a draw for league
little bit of fun.” participation.
On the other end of the competition spec- “You get to meet lots of people and it’s
trum is the Bud Scratch Trios league, which fun,” she said.
meets Mondays at 7 p.m. and features some Editor’s note: Registration is under way
of the best bowlers in the area. for the fall bowling season. Sign-up is at the
“We have PBA region members that bowl Lanes. For more information, call 301-677-
in the league, former national team members 5541.
Find schedules, scores, standings
and upcoming seasons for
• Basketball • Softball
• Football • Soccer
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Sports lead way for
non-battle injuries
By Injury Prevention Program reation.
U.S. Army Public Health Command Some prevention strategies that can
Injuries are the biggest health prob- be recommended on the basis of sci-
lem in the Army and are the leading entific evidence include avoidance of
cause of non-battle injuries and medi- overtraining; wearing mouth guards
cal evacuations. and semirigid ankle braces during
About 60 percent of Soldiers are high-risk activities; wearing synthetic-
injured each year, resulting in a little blend socks to prevent blisters; and
more than 1 million medical visits wearing helmets for bicycling, skiing,
annually due to musculoskeletal inju- football, lacrosse and Army combat-
ries. ives.
Roughly half of the Soldiers expe- The use of breakaway bases for
riencing an injury were injured due to softball and baseball has been shown
participation in sports, exercise and to reduce the risk of ankle injury by
recreational activities. 98 percent.
As an indicator of the impact of Other suggested strategies, though
these injuries on Soldiers and unit not yet proven to be effective, include
readiness, 72 percent of Soldiers with banning of sliding in baseball or soft-
an injury had two or more days of lim- ball, balance training, and focusing on
ited duty, and nearly 40 percent had 15 dynamic warm-up exercises instead of
or more days of limited duty. stationary stretching.
Running causes about 50 percent of When Soldiers suffer serious injuries
all sports- and activity-related injuries. such as concussions, fractures or dislo-
A review of non-running related sports cated joints, they should seek medical
injuries demonstrates that the most treatment and inform unit leadership.
common ones result from basketball Other injuries such as sprains,
(15 percent), weight training (13 per- strains, abrasions or bruises can be
cent), football (10 percent), martial treated with rest, ice, compression and
arts (9 percent) and softball/baseball elevation (R.I.C.E.).
(3 percent). • You must rest to give the injury
The body region most frequent- time to heal. This could take several
ly injured in sports and recreational days or weeks, depending on the sever-
activities is the lower extremity, with ity of the injury.
the knee making up almost a quarter • Use ice — 20 minutes on, 20 min-
of all injuries. The ankle follows (18 utes off — for four to six hours to
percent), then back (12 percent), foot reduce swelling of the affected area
(10 percent) and shoulder (9 percent). and decrease the pain.
The most common type of sports • Compression bandages will help
injury is sprained joint, with ankle stabilize the joint.
sprains being the most frequent. • Elevating the affected area will
Strained muscles, particularly in the help reduce swelling.
back, are the second most common If pain and swelling persist, seek
injury followed by tendonitis or bursi- medical treatment.
tis of the knee, and dislocation of the Sports- and activity-related inju-
shoulder. ries are a major contributor to the
Although fractures and concussions Army injury problem. Implementing
make up only 10 percent and 1 percent the above recommendations and sug-
of sports injuries, respectively, they gested strategies should reduce your
tend to require more days of limited risk of being injured and will allow a
duty and longer rehabilitation than quicker recovery.
other injuries. Keep in mind that the best option is
Sports medicine literature offers to prevent injuries before they occur.
only a few scientifically proven, evi- Apply what you know and use com-
dence-based approaches to prevent mon sense so you don’t get sidelined
injuries from sports, exercise and rec- by a sports injury.
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Jibber Jabber - Opinion Sports Shorts
Flag football coaches
NFL 2012 - Fantasy 2.0 Child, Youth and School Services’ Youth Sports is in need of flag
football coaches for the flag football season.
Well, I’ve finally made it! Top Pick: Arian Coaches will receive training and certification.
By the time you read this, I will be starting a Foster: Foster is a Flag football season runs from Aug. 26 to Oct. 12.
much-deserved, three-week hiatus filled with the beast, and Houston For more information, call 301-677-1329 or email matthew.sagartz@
highly anticipated return of lunch (Ramadan will give him the ball. us.army.mil.
ends Saturday), my first turn as a camp volunteer Where he’ll be select-
and, of course, the return of football. ed - First round Texas Hold ‘em
But before I can get to all of that awesome- Sleeper: Fred Jack-
ness, I have a few things that I need to finish son - He was great Texas Hold ‘em no buy-in games are played Mondays at 7 p.m. at the
up here. For one, I have to make it through the before he got hurt, Lanes.
Chad T. Jones, Games are free and open to the public. For more information, call 301-
Garrison Senior Leader Training - a magical and Buffalo will be
Public Affairs 677-5541.
time consisting of two days filled with ACOE better this year. He
Officer
and STRATCOM. will be selected no
Next, I have to break out the lawn mower. later than the third round. Youth fall sports
And of course, I’ve got to plop down in my Bust: Ryan Mathews: The dude can’t stay Fall sports registration is under way at Parent Central Services, 1900
ergo-friendly office chair and crank out the healthy, and San Diego likes to pass too much. Reece Road.
much-anticipated, but never duplicated, 2012 Where he’ll be selected - Rounds 1-2. Youth sports are available for ages 3 to 18 years old. Fall sports
Fantasy Football preview. (Yes, I know I have WR DDR: More passing means more wide- include cheerleading, flag football, tackle football, swim and soccer.
four compound modifiers in the first two para- outs will put up numbers. So if you don’t get one For more information or to coach, call 301-677-1156 or 301-677-1149.
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For those of you who do not remember, the or Larry Fitzgerald), you can wait.
Fantasy preview is the first of three columns Top Pick: Calvin Johnson. His nickname
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Unlike last year, however, we will not have a watch?v=nweNm43sjuk Well, Calvin is badder events are held the third Tuesday
Meade’s Finest Fantasy Football challenge. The than that. Where he’ll be selected - First round of each month at the Lanes.
logistics became too difficult, especially after Sleeper: Randy Moss - He’s still one of the The next EFMP bowling
fantasy sports were barred from GOV comput- three best deep threats in the game. He’ll grab at event will be Tuesday from 5:30
ers. Thanks a lot, DISA! least 12 touchdowns. Not bad for someone you to 7 p.m.
Anyway, enough crying over spilled milk. can grab after the 10th round. Events are open to Fort
I’m thirsty enough as it is, and as I look down Bust: Miles Austin. It hurts to write this, but Meade exceptional family
at the single-most important piece of literature I’m only doing it because Miles is already hurt. members and their family
I’ll pick up all year - the 2012 Fantasy Football Where he’ll be selected - Rounds 4-6 members and features free buffet
guide, compliments of our friend Brian Riffey TE DDR: While running backs are now a dime food and giveaways.
- it’s clear that I’ve got a fever, and the only a dozen, quality TEs are few and far between. But Exceptional family members
prescription is fantasy football. That, and more you need a good one to win a title. ages 18 and younger and their
cowbell. Top Pick: Rob Gronkowski. Gronk is big, fast siblings may register for free
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throw to. He’ll toss at least 35 TDs this year, and means more pressure from DeMarcus Ware and Dollar Days
you’ll probably be able to get him in rounds 7-9. more blitzes from Rob Ryan.
Bust: Robert Griffin III. RG III is not Cam The NFC and AFC previews will be coming The Lanes offers Dollar Days every Thursday.
Newton. Someone will pick him in the third Sept. 6 and 13. Bowlers receive a game of bowling, shoe rental, a hot dog, hamburger,
round just to put him on the bench by week Until then, enjoy the silence and guest colum- small fries, pizza slice or small soda for $1 each.
three. nist Michelle Stilipec, who will be writing to you For more information, call 301-677-5541.
RB DDR: Get your horses early. Running next week about turtles.
backs ain’t what they used to be, but you still Of course, if you have comments on this or For more Fort Meade sports, visit www.quickscores.com/ftmeadesports.
need a few to win a title. This is especially true anything to do with sports, contact me at chad.
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