Fort Meade Soundoff March 14,2013

1. Soundoff!
vol. 65 no. 10 Published in the interest of the Fort Meade community
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March 14, 2013
duty calls
1st Lt. Joanna Sampson, of 48th Combat
Support Hospital, plays with her 2-year-old
daughter Zoe, who trades her pink headband
for her mother’s Army headgear, at the unit’s
deployment farewell luncheon Saturday at McGill
Training Center. The 48th CSH is deploying to
Kuwait for a nine-month assignment in support
of Operation Enduring Freedom.
See the story on Page 10.
photo by sarah pastrana
WWII Hero in stride UPCOMING EVENTS
Retired veteran NIOC Seahawks fly by today, 7-9 p.m.: Trivia Night - The Lanes (Registration at 6:30 p.m.)
awarded French 29th IS Black Knights friday, 7-10 p.m.: St. Patrick’s Day Party - The Lanes
with 69-50 playoff win Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m.: Model Passover Seder - Argonne Hills Chapel Center
Legion of Honor
March 21, 3-6 p.m.: Youth Job Fair - McGill Training Center
page 3 page 8 March 23, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Brunch with Easter Bunny - The Conference Center

2. Commander’s Column
Soundoff!
Finding the positives
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Editorial Staff Guaranteed circulation:
Garrison Commander 11,285
Col. Edward C. Rothstein
Garrison Command
Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Latter “When one door of happiness closes, resource. AEC
Public Affairs Officer another opens; but often we look so long support includes
Chad T. Jones at the closed door that we do not see the education and
Chad.T.Jones.civ@mail.mil one which has been opened for us.” vocational coun-
Chief, Command Information seling, academic
Philip H. Jones Helen Keller (1880-1968) testing, cre-
Philip.H.Jones.civ@mail.mil dentialing and
Assistant Editor & Senior Writer transcripts of a
Rona S. Hirsch As we continue to celebrate the many contribu- Soldier’s training
Staff Writer Lisa R. Rhodes tions of women in our society during Women’s and experience.
Staff Writer Brandon Bieltz History Month, I share with you this quote from Contact the
Design Coordinator Timothy Davis Helen Keller that illustrates a spirit of optimism Fort Meade COL. Edward c.
Supple­mental photography provided even in the face of unpleasant or bad news. AEC to learn Rothstein
by The Baltimore Sun Media Group The Helen Keller story is an American story more about ways Garrison Commander
about the remarkable achievements of a woman to continue and achieve your higher education
Advertising who found a way to deal with adversity. Rendered goals.
General Inquiries 410-332-6300 deaf, blind and mute at 19 months old by illness On another note, I want to publicly congratulate
Allison Thompson — perhaps scarlet fever or meningitis — she Gen. John F. Campbell who was sworn in as the
410-332-6850 Allison.Thompson@baltsun.com learned to read in several languages and to speak, Army’s 34th vice chief of staff on Friday by Sec-
Michele Griesbauer and eventually graduated from Radcliffe College retary of the Army John McHugh.
410-332-6381 Michele.Griesbauer@baltsun.com in 1904. Gen. Campbell becomes vice chief of staff at
I’m focusing on Helen Keller’s optimism as a a particularly difficult time. Like his predecessor,
If you would like information about receiving Soundoff! on Fort Meade or are way to find a positive in another negative situation.
experiencing distribution issues, call 877-886-1206 or e-mail TP@baltsun.com.
Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, one of Gen. Campbell’s
Last week, the Army and the Marines announced priorities is to focus on programs and policies that
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday through
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. that funding for service members to receive tuition maintain, and where possible, improve care for
assistance will no longer be available. The Air Force Soldiers, Army civilians and Army families.
Printed by offset method of reproduction as a civilian enterprise in the interest of the announced earlier this week that it is also suspend- The announcement about the Army’s suspen-
personnel at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, by The Baltimore Sun Media Group, 501 N. ing its tuition assistance program. sion of its tuition assistance program makes Gen.
Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278, every Thursday except the last Thursday of the year in As we all know, these announcements are
conjunction with the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office. Requests for publication must reach
Campbell’s job, like the missions of so many other
related to sequestration budget cuts. They may be military leaders, a little bit harder.
the Public Affairs Office no later than Friday before the desired publication date. Mailing
address: Post Public Affairs Office, Soundoff! IMME-MEA-PA, Bldg. 4409, Fort Meade, MD painful but they are not showstoppers. Like Helen Keller, Gen. Campbell also sees the
20755-5025. Telephone: 301-677-5602; DSN: 622-5602. Certainly, the tuition assistance program suspen- positives. In his open letter to the force this week,
sions will force some service members to re-think he acknowledged that 12 years of war has chal-
Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage how they go about financing their higher educa- lenged Soldiers, families, and civilian workers.
without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, handicap or sex of purchaser, tion. However, I urge service members to continue
user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser He also commented on how the force — and
will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source.
to see the positives of off-duty education programs that includes military families — have handled
and keep in mind that achieving higher education sacrifices and demonstrated selfless service and
Printed by The Baltimore Sun Co., LLC, a private firm, in no way connected with the goals are a part of their professional and personal teamwork to accomplish missions at home and
Department of the Army. Opinions expressed by the publisher and writers herein are their self-development. abroad.
own and are not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. Let me remind you that the TA program was Gen. Campbell and I are both convinced that
The appearance of advertisers in the publication does not constitute an endorsement by not the only source of financial assistance for vol-
the Department of the Army of the products or services advertised. despite the challenges and the fiscal constraints for
untary off-duty education programs. the foreseeable future, our military family will con-
Soldiers can continue to access their Veter- tinue to find opportunities that will help prepare
ans Affairs education benefits, which include the and sustain us for the future.
www.ftmeade.army.mil Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty or Selected
Reserve, or use other funding sources such as the
I know these are tough times. I thank you for
what you have done and what you do every day
You can also keep track of Fort Meade on Twitter at twitter.com/ftmeademd Post-9/11 GI Bill, federal grants and federal finan- and what you will continue to do for Fort Meade
and view the Fort Meade Live Blog at ftmeade.armylive.dodlive.mil. cial aid, scholarships or state tuition assistance for and our nation tomorrow.
Army National Guard Soldiers. Have a great week!
I also want to remind service members that the Editor’s note: See Page 4 for information about
Fort Meade Army Education Center is a valuable other sources of financial assistance.
Co n t e n t s
News.............................. 3 Sports..................................... 8
Connect with Fort Meade at
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Community.................. 12 Classified.............................. 16
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3. News
War and remembrance
Odenton veteran awarded
French Legion of Honor
By Brandon Bieltz After training at Fort Knox, Ky., Shehab Retired Lt. Col.
Staff Writer was commissioned as a cavalry officer. He Alfred Shehab
As a 25-year-old second lieutenant serving later joined the 38th Cavalry Reconnaissance poses after being
in the forests of Germany, Alfred Shehab Squadron in Europe and led a platoon in “B” awarded the
didn’t realize the scale of the World War II Troop. The main mission of the 30-member French Legion
battle raging around him. platoon was to scope out enemy troops and of Honor at the
“As a platoon leader, I didn’t have any report back. French Embassy
idea of the scope of the attack,” Shehab said. One of the memories Shehab recalled of his in Washington,
“All I was concerned about was my 1,600 to time with the 38th was listening to American D.C., on Feb. 13.
1,300 yards.” jazz on the radio of an armored car at night. The 93-year-old
He also didn’t know that nearly seven “You’re standing in the middle of the Odenton resident
decades later, his efforts in the infamous Battle woods surrounded by Germans and you’re was awarded
of the Bulge would lead to a display case of listening to the songs you listened to when the medal — the
medals — awarded by both the United States you were dancing on the piers of Cape May,” highest honor in
and foreign countries. he said. France — for his
In February, the 93-year-old retired lieu- On Dec. 15, 1944, Shehab’s role in the Bat- role in liberating
tenant colonel and Odenton resident who is tle of the Bulge began as his platoon was set France during
a familiar face on Fort Meade added to his up in a hunting lodge near the Siegfried Line. World War II.
collection of medals. The French Embassy That night, enemy paratroopers were dropped Submitted photo
in Washington, D.C., awarded Shehab the on his location. Shehab said he sat in a chair
French Legion of Honor (Chevalier). shooting down the paratroopers as his men
“The people of France wanted to be sure then went to pick them up. Turns out, he said,
that those in the American Army that fought each paratrooper carried a bottle of rum.
for the liberation of France were recognized,” “I didn’t have any problem getting volun-
Shehab said. teers to go out and find these fellas,” Shehab
The medal — the highest honor in France joked.
— has been awarded to World War II vet- The next morning is considered the official
erans whose wartime service records show start of the battle, which continued until Jan
they played a direct role in the liberation of 25, 1945. The major German offensive near
France. the end of the war was to split the Allied line
“We are proud to reward the ones that of American and British troops. there was a man plowing with a tractor. That ‘thank you.’ ”
freed us,” Col. Jacques Aragonès, deputy “We held, but everything below us caved was the difference between the two. ... It was Although the medal rests in a display case
military attaché for the French army, said at in,” Shehab said proudly. two completely different ways of life.” in his den, Shehab said the recognition from
the ceremony. “They left a part of their youth According to an article in the Cape May Shehab’s 21-year military career also was the people of Belgium towns and villages
in France.” Star and Wave published May 24, 1945, highlighted with a stint in Lebanon as a special means more than an award.
Shehab’s name was submitted for the award Shehab’s troops defended a “front of 9,000 assistant because his cousin Gen. Fouad She- Several years ago, veterans of the Battle
by retired Lt. Col. Ruth Hamilton, Shehab’s yards and standing alone between a full-scale hab commanded the Lebanese army. Fouad of the Bulge returned to Belgium and found
significant other. German attack and vital road nets leading to would eventually become president of Leba- monuments to the American Army in nearly
“I thought he was deserving of getting the Eupen and Leige, [Belgium], this thinly spread non. every town they visited, said Shehab.
award,” she said. “The documentation sup- force held its ground in the face of five attacks “On the way up to his office he said, ‘I’m “That really helped us understand the
ported it, and why not go for it?” ranging in strength from reinforced battalions delighted to see you. How is your family? And American participation in World War II,”
Shehab, who grew up in Cape May, N.J., to combined elements of two infantry regi- why the hell did you bring your whole Army he said.
in the summers and in Brooklyn, N.Y., the ments.” with you?” Shehab recalled. To this day, Shehab still receives letters
remainder of the year, was desperate to join Although the Allies won the Battle of the He later served with the Second Army at from young Belgians asking about the Battle
the war in Europe, first attempting to fight Bulge, there were nearly 90,000 American Fort Meade, where he retired. Shehab has lived of the Bulge.
for the Finnish army and then for France. casualties — including 19,000 dead. in Odenton ever since. Shehab said he is glad people continue to
After both attempts were halted by his father, After the war, Shehab remained in the mili- On Feb. 13, Shehab was joined by several remember the battle and World War II. By
Shehab joined the U.S. Army in 1942 at the tary until 1963. He said his best years in the other World War II veterans who had trav- bringing the war to the public’s attention, he
age of 22. Army were with the 14th Cavalry Regiment eled from across the country to the French hopes it educates those not in uniform on the
“There was a fellow in Japan and another when the unit controlled the border between Embassy for the presentation of the presti- harshness of war.
one in Germany,” he said as his reason for East and West Germany. gious French Legion of Honor. “We want the country to understand the
enlisting. “They wanted to change my life and “There was a 10-meter strip between East “I felt a sense of recognition,” Shehab said. cost of war and, more importantly, the cost
I didn’t agree with them, and the only way we and West Germany,” Shehab said. “To look “This medal represents the appreciation of of our liberty and freedom,” Shehab said.
could do anything about it was to fight. So I over at the East side, there’s a man plowing France for the people of the United States “That’s what the uniform means — freedom
joined the Army.” with a horse and a plow. To the West side, in helping to liberate France. What I see is, and liberty.”
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4. N ews
Ed Center helps find funds for schools
Army News Service yearlong, continuing resolution and 8601 Zimborski Ave., provides adult Soldiers also can pursue their edu-
On March 8, funding for tuition sequestration,” according to a state- continuing education programs and cational goals with Veterans Affairs
assistance was curtailed and Soldiers ment from the G-1 Public Affairs services for active-duty and Reserve education benefits, which include the
cannot submit new requests for tuition Office. service members assigned to or living Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty,
assistance, said Lt. Gen. Howard B. The suspension “will remain in effect near Fort Meade. Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve,
Bromberg, deputy chief of staff, G-1. until the fiscal situation matures,” Adult family members, retirees and Reserve Education Assistance Pro-
Secretary of the Army John McHugh Bromberg said in the statement. “The other government civilians are eligible gram and the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
approved the tuition assistance stop- Army understands the impacts of this for the division’s services. For more information, Soldiers can
page. It affects Soldiers from both the action and will re-evaluate should the “Soldiers should continue to come go the GI Bill funding website at gibill.
active and Reserve components. budgetary situation improve.” to us to discuss degree programs, test- va.gov/benefits/index.html.
The Air Force and the Marines also John Anderson, education services ing facilities and general counseling,” Anderson suggested that Soldiers
have joined the Army in dropping specialist at the Fort Meade Army Anderson said. consider applying for federal student
tuition assistance due to sweeping, Education Services Division, said the Any future changes to the TA fund- aid at the U.S. Department of Educa-
federal budget cuts. Army leadership is aware that the TA ing will be posted on goarmyed.com. tion website, fafsa.ed.gov., and taking
Soldiers currently enrolled in cours- program is important to Soldiers. TA funding, which comes from the the College Level Education Program
es approved for TA are not impacted “While TA assistance is in suspen- Army’s budget, is the only education tests at the Army Education Center.
and will be allowed to complete their sion, we recommend that Soldiers funding affected at this time. Soldiers National Guard Soldiers also may
funded course work. continue to update their GoArmyEd can continue their education through be eligible for state tuition assistance
This suspension in funding “is portal so that when TA is restored, alternative programs. benefits.
necessary, given the significant bud- they can begin enrolling in courses Anderson said Soldiers with more Editor’s note: Soundoff! reporter
get execution challenges caused by immediately,” Anderson said. than two years of service can use their Lisa R. Rhodes contributed to this
the combined effects of a possible Army Education Services, located at GI Bill while they are on active duty. story.
CAC now required
at Freedom Inn
Submitted by Freedom Inn Dining Facility headcounter, who will verify the diner
The Freedom Inn Dining Facility is against the CAC and meal card or other
now in compliance with DoD policy document if applicable, and place the
requiring that the point of sales cash sys- CAC in the card reader.
tems record government Common Access The diner must enter his or her PIN.
Cards. The POS will
and
All military
federal
lock the CAC if
the diner entered
Fort Meade will celebrate Earth Day on
civilian employ-
ees must pro-
the PIN incor-
rectly after three
April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Burba
vide their CAC
to dine at the
attempts. The
system will warn
Park. Everyone is invited. Individuals,
Freedom Inn.
DoD civilians
the headcounter
after two incor-
vendors and local businesses interested
and other fed-
eral employees
rect attempts.
The head- in managing an exhibit, demonstrating a
are only autho-
rized to dine at
counter will pro-
cess the transac- product or sponsoring an event can call or
the facility on
Mondays and
tion and return
the CAC to the email Suzanne Teague at 301-677-9185
Fridays. diner.
Subsistence- Military retir- and suzanne.m.teague.civ@mail.mil or
in-Kind (SIK) ees are required
diners must pro- to show their Linda North at 301-677-9648 and linda.
vide a valid meal retired ID card.
card or other Members of k.wrennenorth.civ@mail.mil.
document authorizing them to eat at the federal agencies on the installation who
dining facility without paying cash. do not have a CAC will be required to
The diner must hand the CAC to the show their agency’s approved ID card.
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5. N ews
Better to plan ahead for
financial uncertainties
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6. N ews
Tax Center adds Community
Community
Crime Watch
more appointments Compiled by the Fort Meade Directorate of Emergency Services
By Capt. William Biggers than 100 calls a day about appointments, so March 8, Assault - consummated by a March 10, Failure to pay just debt: The
Legal Assistance Attorney schedule one today before they fill up. battery: The victim was walking home subject hired a taxi cab but upon arrival
The Fort Meade Joint Installation Tax Second, the Tax Center will institute a from school when he was struck on at Fort Meade, he exited the taxi, retrieved
Center has been busy providing free tax new walk-in policy in order to meet the high the mouth and about the head by an the keys to his vehicle and fled the area
preparation for all active-duty service mem- demand for its services. If you qualify to file unknown juvenile assailant, causing a without rendering proper payment.
bers, their dependents, retired military mem- a 1040 EZ tax return only, then you may laceration to the inner, upper-right lip
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bers, and Reserve and National Guard mem- walk in Monday through Friday from 8 to head.
March 10, Destruction of private property:
bers on active orders for 30 days or more. 9 a.m. to get your taxes done. The victim noticed visible signs of vandal-
We’ve been so busy that our appoint- Who is eligible to file a 1040 EZ? ism and damage to his vehicle, which was parked
ments are booked until the beginning of If your filing status is single or married March 9, Theft of private property: The victim and secured in his driveway. Profane words were
arrived at the RV lot and noticed several items carved into the paint, causing extensive damage.
April. However, there are still some military filing jointly, you do not claim any depen- missing from his RV including: two hoses used
members in need of a tax appointment. dents, and your taxable income is less than for drinking fresh water, his tool kit with a socket
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7. S ports
Seahawks fly by Black Knights
Story and photo by Brandon Bieltz
Staff Writer
Heading into the playoffs, the
Seahawks from Navy Information Opera-
tions Command Maryland were hitting
their stride.
After defeating both the top-ranked
7th Intelligence Squadron on Feb. 28
and their first playoff opponents — the
29th IS Black Knights — a week later,
the Seahawks entered the playoffs with
confidence, said Reauthtie Yun.
“We’re feeling good,” he said. “We’re
just playing hard.”
The team’s confidence continued to
build as the Seahawks defeated the Black
Knights 69-50 in the opening round of
the Division II intramural basketball
playoffs Monday night at Murphy Field
House.
Yun led the Seahawks to the playoff
victory with a 17-point performance.
Monday’s game was a rematch of
a late-season matchup in which the
Seahawks defeated the Black Knights
52-36 to give the Seahawks an even 7-7
record to close the season.
The Seahawks started the season slow,
KID-FRIENDLY dropping the first four games. But the
DENTISTRY team turned the tide by winning seven of
Edwin Zaghi, DMD its last 10 games.
PEDIATRIC While the Seahawks were finding its
DENTISTRY stride, the Black Knights were losing grip
• Infant Dental of its season as the team lost five of its
Screening last six games. The skid resulted in the
• Emergency 6-3 team to drop below .500 with a final
Appointments 7-8 record.
• Accepts Tri-Care Early on in Monday’s game it seemed
the Black Knights’ struggles were going to
continue into the playoffs as the Seahawks
jumped out to an early 17-8 lead follow-
ing a 9-0 run. The Black Knights were
unable to stop the Seahawks’ balanced
offensive attack of strong play in the Jason Rossel of the 29th Intelligence Squadron Black Knights shoots during Monday’s
paint and shooting from the perimeter. intramural basketball game at Murphy Field House. The Black Knights fell 69-50 to
But at the midpoint of the first half, the Navy Information Operations Command Maryland Seahawks in the opening round
the Black Knights defense tightened up of the playoffs.
and its offense began hitting its shots.
The Black Knights pulled within two into the game late in the half with a 9-0 remainder of the tournament. The team,
Near points with two minutes remaining in the run to cut the lead to 49-41. he said, just needed to continue to do
Fort
Meade! half, but the Seahawks closed the half on Despite the late-game push, the Black what it was doing.
an 8-0 run for the 32-22 lead. Knights were unable to overcome the “Just keep playing,” he said.
Dr. Edwin Zaghi Jason Rossel’s 10 points in the first deficit. The Seahawks won 69-50. The defeat sent the Black Knights
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- American Board Pediatric Dentist; but with two Seahawks — Yun and Kris and David Jenkins’ 15 were not enough loss ending its season. With their backs
- Fellow American Academy of to overcome the powerful attack of the against the wall, players said they can
Pediatric Dentistry
Balfour — each scoring nine points, the
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www.dredwinzaghi.com But the Black Knights pulled itself back even more confidence heading into the able to make a run at it.”
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8. S ports
Jibber Jabber - Opinion Sports Shorts
Quality time
Youth coaches needed
Coaches are needed for needed for soccer and baseball youth teams.
The Fort Meade Highsteppers Track and Field Club is seeking a pole
Guess who got to spend some quality time enjoys life when there vaulting coach.
with the wife Sunday night? is less of him around. For more information, call 301-677-1149 or 1156.
That’s right, it was me, C-H-A to the D. “I feel very good
Of course, it’s only fair to say that quality time about losing the Mixed martial arts class
isn’t what it used to be, so get your mind out of weight this year. …
Gaffney Fitness Center is offering free, mixed martial-arts classes every
the gutter. I feel much more fit
second and fourth Saturday of the month at 10 a.m.
First, some people — most notably Mrs. Jones than I ever have,” he
The next class is March 23.
— would argue that “Whoopee” in ’70s TV-icon said.
Chad T. Jones, Classes include lessons in Brazilian Jui Jitsu and Muay Thia and are
Bob Eubanks’ sense of the word bit.ly/13SX5wp Despite the success,
Public Affairs taught by certified instructors.
should not be considered quality. Nor does it take Wise, like most of us
Officer For more information, call 301-677-3867.
a lot of time. who constantly battle
Second, being a father of three kids under 10, with weight and fitness, knows it is often easier
I know the consequences of traditional quality to lose the weight than to keep it off. Spring sports registration
time. That’s why our quality time is usually spent This was Matt’s fourth year participating in the Registration for spring sports is under way at Parent Central Services,
above the sheets watching television while the competition. Most years, his starting weight was 1900 Reece Road.
kids are asleep. upward of three bills. However, after 2012, the Spring sports include soccer, T-ball, baseball, softball, track, indoor
On Sunday, it was the CNN documentary rugby player was able to keep most of his weight football and basketball.
“Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American off, which is why he started this year at 263. For more information, call 301-677-1149 or 1156.
Healthcare.” The film was well done, revealed “To keep it off, I just try to eat healthy most of
the flaws in our health care system and, more the time and work out four to five times a week Earth Day 5K Run
than anything else, got me thinking about my [mostly running and weight lifting],” Wise said.
own health. “When I was heavier and playing rugby, I was The installation’s annual Run Series kicks off April 20 with an Earth
I came to realize there is truth to the adage, “An stronger. But now, I just feel healthier. I can run Day 5K Run at 8 a.m. at Burba Park.
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” faster and farther, I can do more push-ups and The pre-registration cost for individuals is $15. Cost on the day of the
Basically, science has proven the more time you pull-ups. In general, I just feel better.” run is $25.
spend exercising, eating right and generally living Of course, I couldn’t let this interview finish The pre-registration cost for groups of seven to ten is $75.
a healthy lifestyle now, the less time you’ll spend without asking two obvious questions: How were The pre-registration cost is $40 for a family of three to six people. On
in a hospital bed recovering from a heart attack you able to succeed with a dad like Doug? And ... the day of the event, the cost is $60 per family.
or some other issue later. why do the Steelers stink? An individual can register for the entire season for $60.
At that moment I took my wife’s hand and we Take Matty’s reply for what it’s worth. All pre-registered runners will receive a T-shirt.
rededicated ourselves to getting fit. We even sealed “Being Doug’s son is the greatest thing ever, For more information, call 301-677-7916.
it with a kiss. Then we went to bed. even better than being a Steelers fan, if you can
Then, morning came. believe that. To have a role model like him has Old Joe Golf Tournament
And as I hit snooze for the third time, I remem- been a blessing. His intelligence, competitive The Fort Meade Officers’ Spouses Club is sponsoring the 8th Annual
bered how hard change could be and that I might tenacity, manly physique, protective and nurturing Old Joe Golf Tournament on April 12 at Eisenhower Golf Course, 1576
need some help. So I reached out to someone manner, natural leadership and humility — all Generals Highway, Crownsville.
with recent success in getting fit: Your “Dump of which are only surpassed by my brother and Shotgun start will be at 8:30 a.m.
the Plump” champion, Matt Wise. myself — make him one the greatest men in his- Cost is $70 for active-duty service members, retirees and family
Matt, known by most people as “Matty,” tory and the single-best father in history. members, and $75 for everyone else.
dumped 55.6 pounds and dropped 26.81 percent “His awe-inspiring devotion to his family, God, Registration and payment are due by March 29.
of his body fat during the eight-week annual country and Pittsburgh sport franchises have Registration includes green fees and cart, putting contest, continental
competition. given me the strength and courage to overcome breakfast, barbecue lunch, two beverage tickets, door prizes, snacks and
I wanted to know how and why he wanted to any obstacle. I doubt anything like that could be player goodie bags.
lose the weight. I assumed he had an epiphany or said of a Cowgirl or Red Wings fan.” Proceeds benefit the Fort Meade OSC Scholarships and Welfare
was motivated by a life-changing experience. Looks like someone’s helping with the mort- Programs.
Actually, it was something more basic than gage payment. For more information, email Lorin Neslony at 2ndVice@fortmeadeosc.
that. Don’t forget, March Madness is here and it’s org or visit fortmeadeosc.org.
“I wanted to lose the weight in order to win the time for the annual Fort Meade/Picerne Military
contest, and I mean that,” said Wise, who works at Housing tournament challenge.
the Youth Center for CYSS. “I am motivated by Brackets will be posted on the Facebook page
EFMP bowling
competition, and last year my team lost. So this and blog Monday morning. Turn in your submis- The Exceptional Family Member program is sponsoring its monthly
year I really wanted my team to win, and I knew sions to Bryan Spann at meadetv@gmail.com bowling event on Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lanes.
I had to lead by example.” NLT noon Thursday and see if you’ve got what Exceptional family members will receive a free game and shoe rental.
If you are thinking you’ve heard this type of it takes to win the grand prize, courtesy of our Other family members will receive discounted games and shoe rental.
bravado come from a Wise man before, you’re friends at Picerne. To register, call 301-677-4473 or email kelly.g.burger@us.army.mil.
right. Matt is the son of our friend Doug Wise I will see you in two weeks, but until then …
of the infamous DPTMS clan. If you have comments on this or anything to do For more Fort Meade sports, visit quickscores.com/ftmeadesports.
Regardless of his motivation, the fact is Matty with sports, contact me at chad.t.jones.civ@mail.mil.
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9. C over S tory
Command Sgt. Maj.
David Harrienger of the
48th Combat Support
Hospital entertains his
grandson Kane Backus
with a balloon during the
unit’s farewell luncheon
after a formal deployment
ceremony Saturday at the
Post Theater.
48th Combat Support
Hospital deploys to Kuwait
By Lisa R. Rhodes The 45-minute deployment ceremony, ment Support), which consists of all of militarily or want military operations
Staff Writer which also was attended by family mem- the Army Reserve’s deployable medical other than war, it will call on Third
Members of the 48th Combat Sup- bers and friends, included the reading assets east of the Mississippi River, Army, it will call on Army Central, and
port Hospital said goodbye to their of a farewell letter from Sen. Barbara spoke about the importance of the it can very well call on the 48th Combat
loved ones on Saturday after the unit A. Mikulski by Denise Nooe, a repre- deployment. Support Hospital,” Sienko said.
held a deployment ceremony at the Post sentative from the senator’s office, and He said that although combat opera- Although Kuwait is in a period of
Theater. remarks by senior military leaders. tions have ended in Iraq and combat peace, said Sienko, “you never know
About 180 Soldiers will deploy for The ceremony ended with the casing operations are likely to end in Afghani- when things will suddenly get hot.”
a nine-month assignment in Kuwait in of the unit’s colors and a rendition of stan next year, the U.S. “will always He reminded the Soldiers that they
support of Operation Enduring Free- the Army Song. have a need for a strategic military pres- will need to stay focused and be pre-
dom. “I want you to know I am grateful ence overseas.” pared to respond.
The 48th CSH is headquartered at for your service to our country and the The deployment to Kuwait will make “In this business, there is no second
the Capt. John Smathers Reserve Cen- sacrifice for you and your families,” the 48th CSH available to support the chance,” Sienko said. “So this will be a
ter on Route 175. The Army Reserve Nooe said on behalf of Mikulski. “... Third U.S. Army/Army Central Com- challenge. This will be a challenge for
unit consists of more than 900 Soldiers Please know that we are proud of you mand/U.S. Army Forces Central Com- the Soldiers and it will be a challenge
with the mission of providing deploy- and praying for your safety.” mand. for the family members. But this can be
able hospitalization and outpatient ser- Nooe presented Col. Thomas A. Sienko said the U.S. Army Forces a very positive experience in all of your
vices. It has the medical capability of a Johnson Jr., commander of the 48th Central Command’s areas of operations lives. You are likely to be stronger, more
248-bed hospital, providing operating CSH, with a folded American flag that include multiple nations where there resilient and forever proud of what you
rooms, emergency medical triage and was flown over the Capitol at Mikulski’s is “considerable instability” includ- have done.”
treatment facilities, intensive care units, request in honor of the unit. ing Iran, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon and In his remarks, Johnson thanked
minimal care wards and neuropsychia- Maj. Gen. Dean Sienko, commander Egypt. family members for “loaning us your
try services. of the 3rd Medical Command (Deploy- “Should our nation need to respond Soldiers for awhile.”
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10. photos by sarah pastrana
LEFT: Sgt. Brian Black spends time with his 4-month old daughter Addison during the
48th Combat Support Hospital’s deployment farewell luncheon on Saturday. Family
members and friends gathered at McGill Training Center for a catered lunch.
Lt. Mary O’Neill and Spc. Raul Lopez attend the farewell luncheon for members
of the 48th Combat Support Hospital. Neither O’Neill nor Lopez are part of the
deployment.
Johnson said it was his job to “remind comes back home.”
our Soldiers to contact you all, to write, Sgt. Duane McGill, a combat medic
to email. There’s no excuse for your Sol- and the unit’s noncommissioned officer-
dier not to contact you. There’s nothing in-charge, attended the luncheon with
better than getting a letter in the mail his fiancé Spc. Sascha Flander of the
and a few Girl Scout cookies.” 48th Alpha Company at Fort Storey,
After the ceremony, the Soldiers and Va.
their family members attended a catered “I feel good about it, I’m happy to
luncheon at McGill Training Center. go,” McGill said of the deployment.
At the event, Sgt. Brian Black, a “We have a good group of Soldiers.
physical therapy technician, held his We’re looking forward to the mission.”
4-month-old daughter Addison before Flander said the couple plans to
eating lunch with his wife, Crystal, marry when he returns.
and mother-in-law. This is Black’s first “I’m counting down the time to when
deployment with the unit. he gets back home,” she said.
“I’m a little sad, but eager to get the
mission done,” he said. “It’s kind of
hard to leave your new family.”
The couple, who live in Norfolk, Va., Spc. Creshenda Jackson (right) hugs
said extended family will be a big help Master Sgt. Renate Hylinski on Saturday.
during the deployment. About 180 Soldiers of the 48th Combat
“It’s bittersweet,” Crystal Black said. Support Hospital are deploying to Kuwait
“The sooner he goes, the sooner he for a nine-month assignment.
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11. C ommunity N ews N otes
The deadline for Soundoff! community Model seder
“News and Notes” is Friday at noon.
A Model Passover Seder will be
Company Commander/First Sergeant Course
All submissions are posted at the editor’s
discretion and may be edited for space and conducted by Rabbi Levi Finkelstein The U.S. Army Military District of Washington Company Commander/First
grammar. Look for additional community on Sunday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sergeant Course will be offered April 15 to 18 at National Defense University,
events on the Fort Meade website at www. Argonne Hills Chapel Center Fellowship Fort McNair, Washington, D.C., Lincoln Hall, Room 3305.
ftmeade.army.mil and the Fort Meade Room, 7100 Rockenbach Road. The final list of individuals recommended to participate is due to the MDW
Facebook page at facebook.com/ftmeade. There is no charge. J/G37 Office by April 5.
For more information or to submit an A model seder is a simulation of the The course introduces new and prospective company leaders to potential
announcement, email Philip Jones at philip. Passover seder, teaching children and challenges of command, avenues and resources available to assist them, and
h.jones.civ@mail.mil or call 301-677-5602. adults alike about the Passover traditions. overall concerns within the National Capitol Region.
The Passover seder is a Jewish ritual MDW Regulation 350-5, Company Commanders and First Sergeants
feast that marks the beginning of the Training, requires all JFHQ-NCR/MDW company commanders and first
NEWS EVENTS Jewish holiday of Passover. It is a sergeants to attend this training.
ritual performed by a community or Individuals interested in participating in this training should contact their
by multiple generations of a family, unit S3 or installation Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security.
involving a retelling of the story of the Course allocations will be made IAW Chapter 6, MDW Reg 350-5.
MPD closures liberation of the Israelites from slavery in For more information, call Michael Egly at 202-685-2910 or email michael.
The Identification Card Section at ancient Egypt. c.egly.civ@mail.mil, or David Stone at 202-685-1923 or email david.g.stone.ctr@
2234 Huber Road will discontinue all Seder customs include drinking mail.mil.
Saturday hours of operation. four cups of wine, eating matzah, the
The ID Section will be closed partaking of symbolic foods placed
Monday and Tuesday for a systems on the seder plate, and reclining in
upgrade. celebration of freedom. BOSC scholarships
The entire Military Personnel Seating is limited to 125. EDUCATION The Belvoir Officers’ Spouses’ Club is
Division will be closed Tuesday for For reservations, call 301-677-6035. accepting applications for its scholarship
mandatory training. Lunch and Learn program through April 12.
The Administrative Support Division Free chamber concert The Safara Group will present a free
The scholarship program is open to
will be closed Tuesday from 8 a.m. to spouses and dependents of all ranks
The U.S. Army Field Band will Lunch and Learn Financial Seminar on
noon for mandatory training. Services —active duty, retired or deceased — in
present a Chamber Concert Series mixed Tuesday and March 23 from noon to
include the Mail/Distribution Center, all branches of military service including
performance on Wednesday at 7 p.m. on 2 p.m. at the Conference Center, 6800
Forms and Publications. Guard/Reserves with a valid military iden-
Fort Meade at Devers Hall, 4214 Field Taylor Ave.
For more information, call Vynette tification card.
Band Drive. Topics include: How to go from debt
Johnson, chief of ID Card Branch, at Eligible applicants or their military spon-
The free concert is open to the public. elimination to wealth creation; the VA Loan
301-677-3342 or 301-677-9601. sor must reside in the greater Washington,
No tickets are required. and Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
The repertoire covers a wide spectrum D.C., area. All applicants, spouses and chil-
Loan; TSP/401K - retirement plan alterna-
Thrift Shop of chamber music literature ranging tivess; and Good Debt vs. Bad Debt.
dren/dependents, must enroll at either an
from classical vocal works to an original accredited college/university or an accred-
The Post Thrift Shop will be open Seating is limited. RSVP by today. ited/licensed vocational/technical program
for sales only on Wednesday from 6 to jazz composition. To register, call 732-800-1477.
For more information, call 301-677- for the 2013-2014 academic year.
9 p.m. Spouses also may be eligible if they
For more information, call 410-672- 5789 or visit ArmyFieldBand.com. ASIST Workshop are currently in an accredited program.
3575. Child/dependent applicants (up to age 23
Parents Night Out The next Applied Suicide Intervention
Skills Training, or ASIST, Workshop with valid military ID card) must be both
Tech Expo The next Parents Night Out will be will be offered April 10 and 11 at the high school graduates and rising freshmen
A Technology Exposition, hosted by Friday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Cavalry Chapel at 8465 Simonds St. and in an accredited program for the 2013-2014
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security The fee is $10 for the first child and $5 6th Armored Cavalry Road. academic year.
Command, will be held April 2 from for each additional child ages 6 weeks to The ASIST Workshop is open to Those who previously received BOSC
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort Meade 12 years old. all military, adult family members and scholarships or who are pursuing a second
Conference Center. The program is open to active-duty DoD civilian employees. Contractors are degree (technical, second undergraduate or
This is an opportunity for the service members and Reservists on active- welcome on a space-available basis. graduate) are not eligible to apply.
organizations and units structured duty status, DoD personnel, retirees and During the two-day workshop, Applications for the BOSC scholarships
under the Fort Meade garrison, Defense Fort Meade DoD contractors. participants will learn specific skills to are available on Fort Belvoir at the Officers
Information Systems Agency, National Register early; spaces are limited. help them identify those at risk and how Club, Education Office, Army Commu-
Security Agency, U.S. Cyber Command For more information, call 301-677- to better listen to and care for those nity Service, Soldier and Family Assistance
and other tenant units to see the latest 1149 or 301-677-1156. having thoughts of suicide. Center, the Belvoir Federal Credit Union or
in emerging technologies, network with Participants will view powerful videos online at belvoirosc.org.
industry experts, and share ideas and Karaoke Night on suicide intervention. They will learn Applications are also distributed to all
future goals. suicide first aid and how to recognize high school counselors in the greater Wash-
The next Karaoke Night is March ington, D.C., area. Incomplete packages
The expo will feature demonstrations invitations for help; how to reach out
21 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the 11th Frame will not be considered. Application package
and presentations from a variety of and offer support; how to apply a
Lounge at the Lanes. requirements are available at belvoirosc.
companies. suicide intervention model; and how to
The event is held the third Thursday org.
For more information, visit ncsi.com/ link people with community resources.
of the month. Packages should be postmarked by April
techexpos/2013/fortmeade/. For more information, email alan.
For more information, call 301-677- 12 and mailed to:
dagg@navy.mil.
5541 or visit ftmeademwr.com.
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