Fort Meade Soundoff March 28, 2013

1. Soundoff!
vol. 65 no. 12 Published in the interest of the Fort Meade community
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March 28, 2013
photo by staff sgt. sean k. harp
searching in the dark
“Afghans Soldiers Searching in the Dark,” by Staff Sgt. Sean K. Harp of the 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera) is one of the many award-winning
photographs from this year’s Military Photographer of the Year Competition judged at the Defense Information School. In this photo, Afghan National Army
Special Operations and Coalition forces search a compound in southern Afghanistan during a raid targeting a Taliban sub-commander in March 2012. Harp’s
photo took first-place in the Combat Operational category. To view all the winning photos from this year’s competition visit goo.gl/Q3Hyu.
quality care champions UPCOMING EVENTS
Ribbon cutting SFLC, 741st MI Today, 7-9 p.m.: Trivia Night - The Lanes
celebrates VA take post intramural Saturday, Noon: Fort Meade Easter Egg Hunt - Youth Center
basketball league titles Sunday, 7 a.m.: Postwide Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service - Chapel Center
clinic dedication
Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Technology Expo - The Conference Center
page 3 page 11 April 4, 7 a.m.: Monthly Prayer Breakfast - The Conference Center

2. Commander’s Column
Soundoff!
Editorial Staff
Garrison Commander
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Busy snow days at Meade
Col. Edward C. Rothstein
Garrison Command There’s a weather saying, “March comes in For more
Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Latter like a lion, and goes out like a lamb.” infor mation
Public Affairs Officer I’m pretty sure we’re all in agreement that this about the VA
Chad T. Jones is one of those weather sayings that has not been clinic, see the
Chad.T.Jones.civ@mail.mil based on years of careful observation. Instead it full story on
Chief, Command Information is simply something that seems to be more of a Page 3.
Philip H. Jones rhyme rather than a true weather predictor. The installa-
Philip.H.Jones.civ@mail.mil On Monday, which happened to be the last tion also com-
Assistant Editor & Senior Writer Monday in March, we were subject to another memorated
Rona S. Hirsch winter storm. It was one of those low-pressure Women’s His-
Staff Writer Lisa R. Rhodes systems that brought a mix of moderate rain tory Month
Staff Writer Brandon Bieltz and snow to our area. And once again, many of with our annual COL. Edward c.
Design Coordinator Timothy Davis you asked how the decision is made to delay the observance at Rothstein
Supple­mental photography provided Garrison Commander
installation’s opening or to close the post due to McGill Training
by The Baltimore Sun Media Group inclement weather. Center on Monday. This year’s event was hosted
As garrison commander, I have three main by the U.S. Army Field Band and featured
Advertising responsibilities — providing safety, security and Regina Hanson as our keynote speaker.
General Inquiries 410-332-6300 infrastructure — that will enable our partner And while she was reluctant to toot her own
Allison Thompson commands to complete their missions. horn, Hanson is the FBI’s first black counterin-
410-332-6850 Allison.Thompson@baltsun.com All decisions related to the operating status of telligence analyst.
Michele Griesbauer Fort Meade are done with these responsibilities Hanson’s remarks took us on a journey that
410-332-6381 Michele.Griesbauer@baltsun.com in mind. My decisions are ultimately tied to the highlighted the many wonderful women of our
garrison’s ability to deliver as many services as military. Whether it was breaking down barriers
If you would like information about receiving Soundoff! on Fort Meade or are possible during inclement weather while ensur- in the military or FBI, women’s achievements
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Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday through
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. I’ve said this consistently throughout this event was a great celebration of their contribu-
winter season: safety is always a priority and tions and achievements.
Printed by offset method of reproduction as a civilian enterprise in the interest of the if you feel unsafe driving in inclement weather, You can read more about the installation’s
personnel at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, by The Baltimore Sun Media Group, 501 N. please use your best judgment. Contact your observance on Page 4.
Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278, every Thursday except the last Thursday of the year in supervisor and request unscheduled leave. Next month we will commemorate Holocaust
conjunction with the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office. Requests for publication must reach
the Public Affairs Office no later than Friday before the desired publication date. Mailing
Hopefully, this was our last winter storm. Remembrance Day. The event, which will be held
address: Post Public Affairs Office, Soundoff! IMME-MEA-PA, Bldg. 4409, Fort Meade, MD Spring officially arrived last week and I know April 11 at McGill, will provide the installation
20755-5025. Telephone: 301-677-5602; DSN: 622-5602. we are all looking forward to sunny days and with a forum to hear firsthand from a holocaust
warm weather. survivor about the horrors and tragedies that
Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage Despite the snowy weather, Monday was the Jewish people endured during World War II.
without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, handicap or sex of purchaser, an extremely busy and exciting day at Fort The event will give all of us an opportunity to
user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser
will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. Meade. pledge as a nation that we will continue to resist
The Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care hate and persecution in all its forms so that the
Printed by The Baltimore Sun Co., LLC, a private firm, in no way connected with the System formally dedicated its new Fort Meade horrors of the past are not repeated.
Department of the Army. Opinions expressed by the publisher and writers herein are their VA Outpatient Clinic with a ribbon-cutting Lastly, you may have heard that Pentagon
own and are not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. ceremony Monday morning. The new $4.7 mil- officials have pushed back sending out furlough
The appearance of advertisers in the publication does not constitute an endorsement by lion, 13,300-square-foot clinic will serve 80,000 notices to civilian employees for a couple of
the Department of the Army of the products or services advertised.
veterans who live in Anne Arundel and Howard weeks until they have had a change to analyze
counties. It is the sixth community-based outpa- how a continuing resolution, which will fund the
tient clinic throughout the state that is operated federal government for the rest of the fiscal year,
www.ftmeade.army.mil by the VA Maryland Health Care System. will affect the DoD.
In his welcoming remarks, Dennis H. Smith, Right now, the good news is there is an
You can also keep track of Fort Meade on Twitter at twitter.com/ftmeademd the director of the VA Maryland Health Care amendment in the resolution that would reallo-
and view the Fort Meade Live Blog at ftmeade.armylive.dodlive.mil. System, said the new clinic is evidence of the cate funding so that the Army, Navy, Air Force,
VA’s commitment to making health care more Marine Corps and Coast Guard can continue
accessible to Maryland veterans where they live their tuition assistance programs for active-duty
and work. troops.
Co n t e n t s I know there are many civilian employees
at Fort Meade who are veterans and there are
The bad news is we still have some difficult
budget decisions to make with regards to other
many more veterans who either live in our sur- services and programs at Fort Meade.
News.............................. 3 Sports................................... 11 rounding counties or service members who will I know we have some difficult days ahead of
retire and make this area their home. Having a us. But by working together, I’m convinced we
Religion........................ 15
. Movies.................................. 14 state-of-the-art facility to provide the highest will find a way to meet financial challenges and
care for our veterans is greatly appreciated and remain resilient. Thank you for what you do
Community.................. 12 Classified.............................. 16 another way our country can thank our veterans every day for Fort Meade and our country.
for their service. Have a great week!
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3. News
New Fort Meade VA Outpatient Clinic dedicated
By Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer Sen. Barbara A.
The Veterans Affairs Maryland Mikulski helps cut
Health Care System formally dedicat- the ribbon for the
ed its new Fort Meade VA Outpatient new Fort Meade
Clinic in an hourlong ribbon-cutting VA Outpatient
ceremony on Monday morning. Clinic on Monday
Despite several inches of snow and and is joined by
brisk temperatures, Dennis H. Smith, Rep. C.A. Dutch
director of the VA Maryland Health Ruppersberger
Care System and Garrison Command- (left) and The
er Col. Edward C. Rothstein were Veterans Affairs
joined by Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski, Maryland Health
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin, Rep. C.A. Care System
Dutch Ruppersberger and Rep. John Director Dennis
Sarbanes at the ceremony. Smith (right).
The event was held in a tent adja- The ribbon-cutting
cent to the new Fort Meade VA Out- ceremony was
patient Clinic, which is located at part of the formal
2479 5th Street, near the Kimbrough dedication of the
Ambulatory Care Center. new outpatient
The $4.6 million outpatient clinic, clinic, which will
which opened in January, will serve serve more than
more than 80,000 veterans who live in 80,000 veterans in
Anne Arundel and Howard counties. Anne Arundel and
It is one of six strategically located Howard counties.
community-based outpatient clinics
that are operated by the VA Maryland photo by noah scialom
Health Care System throughout the
state. able throughout the VA Maryland er of the U.S. Army Medical Depart- and leave the service will receive VA
The senators and congressmen laud- Health Care System. Patients also can ment Activity and Kimbrough Ambu- behavioral health services.
ed the creation of the outpatient clinic receive help with compensation and latory Care Center, outlined the new Jaghab said the partnership between
and expressed their continuing support pension benefits and VA benefits. partnership between Kimbrough and the two medical facilities will also
of quality health care for veterans. At 13,300-square-feet, the outpa- the VA Maryland Health Care System provide the opportunity to share Kim-
In his welcoming remarks, Smith tient clinic features state-of-the-art in sharing resources to enhance the brough’s new state-of-the art same-day
said the facility’s dedication “is evi- design by the Nutec Group, a com- experience of patients at the new out- surgery operating rooms and its new
dence of our [the VA Maryland Health prehensive planning, design and con- patient clinic and their access to care. Multi-Service Clinic.
Care System’s] ongoing commitment struction company based in York, Jaghab noted that many employees Rothstein introduced the senators
to making VA health care more acces- Pa., in collaboration with the DoD. who work at Fort Meade are veterans and congressmen and called the dedi-
sible to Maryland veterans where they The clinic includes 21 spacious exam and that many of the service members cation ceremony “an absolutely great
live and where they work.” rooms, one audiology booth, the most who receive care at Kimbrough will Team Meade day.”
Smith said veterans can expect updated medical technology and spa- leave the service and become eligible Mikulski praised the new facility’s
“exceptional health care services that cious patient waiting areas. for health care from the VA. emphasis on preventive care and wom-
are coordinated by experienced and It is the first VA outpatient clinic in Jaghab said Kimbrough and lead- en’s health.
compassionate primary care provid- the country to be Leadership In Ener- ers of the VA Capital Health Care Cardin said the facility is proof that
ers and support staff who specialize gy and Environmental Design Certi- Network VISN5 have several sharing “we are living by our words, doing the
in delivering personalized attention to fied by utilizing sustainable building agreements for patient care. deeds that we need to, to honor our
meet their individual needs.” design to meet federal green policy The agreements include sharing the veterans the way that we should.”
The outpatient clinic’s services will requirements. sleep laboratory at the Walter Reed Ruppersberger called the dedica-
be coordinated by primary care pro- Fernando Rivera, network direc- National Medical Center and support tion a “very positive” step in making
viders who will offer general outpa- tor of the VA Capitol Health Care staff at the Veterans Administration; a “big difference” in health care for
tient medical care, preventive health Network VISN5, which includes VA transferring patient-centered medical veterans.
and education services, optometry, Maryland Health Care System medi- home care for active-duty, Reserve “We’re firm believers in these sorts
including diabetic eye screenings, vari- cal centers in Maryland, Washing- and National Guard patients who of facilities,” Sarbanes said. “We’re
ous medical screenings, TeleHealth ton, D.C., and portions of Virginia, are currently seen at Kimbrough and very excited about what is represented
and TeleMental Health services. West Virginia and Pennsylvania, said leaving the service to a VA-centered here today.”
Physicians also will offer women’s the organization continues to “honor home care model; and creating a team After the ribbon-cutting ceremony,
health services, social work services American veterans as heroes by provid- of Army and VA physicians to ensure the event ended with a catered recep-
and referrals to specialized programs ing the highest quality health care.” that military personnel who receive tion inside the tent and tours of the
and inpatient services that are avail- Col. Danny B.N. Jaghab, command- behavior health services at Kimbrough new outpatient clinic.
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4. N ews
Fort Meade celebrates women’s history
By Brandon Bieltz
Staff Writer
The first woman to join the Army
enlisted in 1782 as Richard Shurtliff
Sampson.
Over the centuries since Deborah Samp-
son was forced to hide her gender in order
to fight in the Revolutionary War, women
have broken down barriers in the military
and in turn created new opportunities for
later generations.
Making history and helping other
women make history was the topic of
FBI intelligence analyst Regina Hanson’s
presentation during the Women’s His-
tory Month Observance held Monday at
McGill Training Center.
“Maybe you will be the one to make
history,” she said. “If you can’t do it,
maybe do what you can do to help some-
body else make history by building into
somebody else.”
The 90-minute event, hosted by the U.S.
Army Field Band, featured music, food
and guest speaker Hanson, the FBI’s first
black counterintelligence analyst.
Women’s History Month began as
Women’s History Week in 1978 in Cali-
fornia and became a national celebration
in 1981. The week was expanded to a full
month of celebrating women’s achieve-
ments six years later.
“The achievements, leadership, cour-
age, strength and love of the women who
built America was as vital as that of the
men of whose names we know so well,”
photo by noah scialom
said Master Sgt. Laura Lesche, senior
equal opportunity leader with the Army Regina Hanson, an intelligence analyst with the FBI, speaks during the annual Women’s History Observance on Monday at McGill
Field Band. Training Center. The U.S. Army Field Band hosted the free event that featured music, food and Hanson as the guest speaker.
This year’s national theme for Women’s
History Month was “Women Inspiring famous. I’m going to so something that’s Elizabeth Hoisington in 1970 to Ann E. tory and work hard to make sure they’re
Innovation Through Imagination,” cel- historic,’ ” she said. “They don’t do that. Dunwoody, who became the first woman building into future generations.
ebrating women in science, technology, What they did was they worked hard. And four-star general in 2008. “All these people I talked about today,
engineering, and mathematics, or STEM. because they worked hard maybe they “These women worked hard,” she said. there was somebody there helping them,”
For Fort Meade’s observance, the presen- became famous.” While women were paving their way in she said.
tation focused on women in the govern- While women have served in the mili- the military, they were also breaking barri- Second Lt. Antonette Tom of the
ment, military and music. tary disguised as men through several ers in the FBI as Alaska Davidson became 323nd Military Intelligence Battalion said
Members of the Soldiers’ Chorus began early wars in American history, the first to the first woman Special Agent in 1922. she enjoyed learning the history of women
the presentation by performing songs writ- officially join the military as women were “They said that her work was very moving up the ranks in the military.
ten by women. The chorus sang “Give Me members of the Army Nursing Corps. refined and she could work on every “I like the fact that she highlighted all
Your Tired, Your Poor,” which was based The first woman to serve in the military investigation where a woman could be the women who made headway,” she said.
on a sonnet written by Emma Lazarus, in a role other than a nurse was Loretta used,” Hanson said. “Understand ‘where “I’m thankful that they did this for us.”
and Diedre Robinson’s “Steady Soldier.” Perfectus Walsh who joined the Navy in a women could be used.’ She still wasn’t The Field Band concluded the obser-
In Hanson’s speech, she discussed 1917. seen as an equal.” vance with a tribute to the Andrews
women trailblazers in the military and “Even though they had bars on their Eventually women moved up through Sisters, who performed swing and boogie-
FBI, starting with Sampson who was the shoulders, they didn’t receive the pay as the ranks to become senior leaders, includ- woogie music from the 1920s to 1950s. The
first woman to join the military but joined men until about 1920,” Hanson said. ing Kathleen McChesney who was the band performed the trio’s “I’ll Be Seeing
as a man. Hanson also discussed the achieve- first women to be an executive assistant You,” “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,”
“When you’re talking about people in ments of the women who reached the director of the FBI. and “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.”
the military and in the government, they ranks of general from the first women Hanson ended her presentation by “I enjoyed it,” Tom said. “They did an
never woke up and said, ‘I think I’ll be brigadier generals Anna Mae Hays and encouraging women to strive to make his- excellent job.”
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5. N ews
Technology Expo comes to Fort Meade
By National Conference Services Switches, LCD Consoles, Media Convert- cations Division has been a Fort Meade employees on travel to attend events such
The Fort Meade community will have ers, Online Learning, Ruggedized Portable tenant since 1973. TAD serves Fort Meade as this one will be limited,” Mirabella said.
the opportunity to network and engage Computers, Seating Solutions, Security through equipment testing/evaluation, “What better way is there to overcome this
with its industry counterparts at the Fort Surveillance Products, Switches, Test market research and training/consultation limitation than to attend the [expo], which
Meade Technology Expo on Tuesday from Measurement, Thin Client Solutions, and among many other services. requires no travel or cost to attend?”
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort Meade Confer- Video Encoding/Decoding, Virtualization. “The Fort Meade Technology Expo will NSA employees are also invited to par-
ence Center, 6800 Taylor Ave. “The community here at Fort Meade has provide an excellent opportunity to meet ticipate. A courtesy shuttle will be available
Hosted by U.S. Army Intelligence and shown a lot of interest in this highly antici- with vendors who represent a host of differ- throughout the day running from the NSA
Security Command, the expo will feature pated, first-time event,” said event organizer ent types of technology to discuss and view campus directly to the Conference Cen-
more than 30 exhibits showcasing live, Jennifer Mason of National Conference their latest products” said the division chief ter. The shuttle will run every 30 minutes
hands-on demonstrations of the newest Services Inc. “The Technology Expo will Anthony Mirabella. beginning at 9:45 a.m. picking up from the
technologies and capabilities available to the benefit all personnel, not just IT staff. The expo provides a training and con- flagpole entrance (OPS 2A).
military and intelligence community. There is something for everyone and we are tinuing education opportunity to all staff in Complimentary refreshments and give-
The expo is free and open for all person- expecting a great turnout.” a fun and interactive atmosphere. This one- aways will be available while supplies last.
nel to participate. Various demos will be The event also brings to the spotlight day event offers an alternative to attending For more information, call Jennifer
available. They include: internal resources that personnel may a conference. Mason at 443-561-2392 or email Mason@
Blade PC Workstations, Cloud Comput- not have been aware of at Fort Meade. “Given sequestration and funding lim- ncsi.com. To pre-register, visit FederalEv-
ing, Cyber Security, Fiber Optics, KVM Within INSCOM, the Technology Appli- its, an organization’s ability to send their ents.com and click on “Fort Meade.”
DLA Disposition
Services site to
close for training
The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition
Services Meade will close Monday through
April 12 to prepare for a systems upgrade.
It will reopen April 15 as training contin-
ues and the computer system is deployed.
The organization is replacing its legacy
computer system known as “DAISY” with
its Reutilization Business Integration, or
RBI, solution.
RBI is expected to provide real-time asset
visibility throughout the Defense Logistics
Agency supply chain. There is little or no
delay between when data is entered and when
it is available to other users.
Items available for reutilization, transfer,
donation and sales also will have increased
visibility.
Military units that use DLA Disposition
Services save their units and taxpayers mil-
lions of dollars each year. Excess property
and material turned in from the military ser-
vices is first offered for reuse within the DoD
at no cost and with free shipping.
Remaining items can be transferred to
federal agencies or donated to state and local
photo by Brandon bieltz governments and other qualified agencies or
used to aid humanitarian relief efforts.
youth job opportunities
Amber Wilson (right), 19, speaks with Towson University recruiter Gordon Davis during the Teen Job Fair on
Safe and appropriate items that remain
can be sold to the public. DLA Disposition
Services also provides disposal solutions for
March 21 at McGill Training Center. The event offered employment, internship and volunteer opportunities for hazardous waste and materials.
more than 300 teenagers in the area. Recruiters from colleges, government agencies and local businesses For more information, call Dan Frazier
attended the three-hour fair. at 301-677-3394 or go to dispositionservices.
dla.mil.
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Instead, the client can designate one es, with marital status and children
or more independent trustees to con- being critical factors that affect estate
trol the Trust(s) intended to benefit the
children, or even separate trustees for
planning.
To discuss your estate plan with a TRULY
each of the children.
HE IS RISEN!
Legal Assistance attorney, please con-
In these situations, the appointed tact the Legal Assistance Office for an
guardian will have to approach the cli- appointment at 301-677-9504/9536.
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8. N ews
Former ambassador
speaks to DINFOS
faculty, students
Story and photo by must understand the culture of their audi-
Master Sgt. Chyrece Campbell ence to build their credibility. Effective com-
Defense Information School munication takes place when leaders listen
Ambassador Ronald E. Neumann, presi- to and learn about their audience.
dent the American Academy of Diplomacy, Neumann explained the importance of
spoke to 120 faculty, staff and students senior communicators as combatant com-
on Monday at the Defense Information mand public affairs officers in conveying
School. their message to local foreigners, coalition
A combat-seasoned diplomat and a for- partners and Americans.
mer U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, Neu- With all eyes on Afghanistan, Neumann
mann spoke about the characteristics of an said it is critical that U.S. State Department
effective public affairs professional when and military leaders convey information Air Force Lt. Col. Kristi Beckman, public affairs director for the Air Force Special
working overseas. He also provided an anal- that is accurate and coincides with U.S. Operations Command and a current student at Defense Information School, asks
ysis of the current situation in Afghanistan, policy in the region. Ambassador Ronald Neumann, president of the American Academy of Diplomacy
as well as a summary of operations and “Hearing his political and cultural expe- in Washington, D.C., for his insight on shaping messages in Afghanistan. Neumann
prospects for the future of the country. rience, [I learned how it] can be applied to spoke to public affairs professionals at the school on Monday.
Neumann’s visit to was part of a lecture help leaders navigate through challenges at
series started by DINFOS Commandant the strategic level,” said Col. Jane Crichton, public affairs director for Air Force Special instructor, said Neumann’s lecture provided
Col. Jeremy Martin to expose students to a public affairs officer with U.S. Army South Operations Command and another Joint important information for entry-level pub-
key leaders and experts in the field of com- and currently a DINFOS Joint Senior Pub- Senior Public Affairs Course student, said lic affairs students.
munications. lic Affairs Course student. she understands the importance of being “I think it’s great we are able to expose
Neumann stressed that when public Crichton will be deploying to Afghani- on message. our qualification course students to this
affairs professionals are working in foreign stan this summer. She said she believes “It was incredible to hear the ambas- strategic-level leadership,” Burnham said.
countries, it is not enough to know the lan- Neumann’s thoughts and advice will be use- sador’s perspective as he spoke about his “Many of them are heading off to serve
guage. Words and key phases can get lost in ful in helping her do a good job as a public experiences,” she said. in countries that the ambassador has been
translation when communicating between affairs professional and leader. Air Force Maj. Denise Burnham, a DIN- working diplomacy efforts in for the better
dialects, he said. Public affairs professionals Air Force Lt. Col. Kristi Beckman, the FOS public affairs leadership department part of a decade or more.”
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SFLC, 741st crowned
basketball champions
By Brandon Bieltz Division II team. “It feels pretty good to
Staff Writer represent the unit.”
For the past two years, the Surface The Division I team entered the post-
Force Logistics Center basketball team season with a 6-8 record and was sent to
has wreaked havoc in the intramural the loser’s bracket in the first round of
league. the tournament. Despite the early loss,
The team continued its dominance the team battled back to earn a spot in
last week as it sealed another undefeated the championship.
season on its way to the team’s second SFLC, on the other hand, was rarely
consecutive championship title. challenged in the regular season as the
“We discussed it in the beginning of team racked-up wins and a 14-0 record.
the season on what we wanted to do and The team also ran through the postsea-
how we wanted to plan it out,” player son without a hitch.
Derek Bailey said. “No matter what guys In the championship game, SFLC
were on the floor, we wanted to play hard came out quickly with Gary Robinson
and get the win.” sinking a 3-pointer to give the team a
SFLC defeated the 741st Military lead that it would hold for the remaining
Intelligence Battalion in a one-sided 39 minutes.
72-53 victory in the Division I intramu- Down 22-19 with 10 minutes remain-
ral basketball championship, while the ing in the first half, the 741st stepped
Division II 741st team redeemed the unit up its offensive attack, but SFLC’s full-
by winning the division’s championship court passes made it nearly impossible
over the 32nd Intelligence Squadron, to stop the high-octane offense led by
43-36. Wallace Ruffin and Darion Bethea.
photos by noah Scialom
The championship games, held March SFLC held a 32-21 lead at halftime.
12 at Murphy Field House, wrapped up Ruffin and Bethea led SFLC with 8 Alonzo Toms of the 32nd Military Intelligence Squadron fights through 741st MI
the double-elimination tournament that points in the half, while Jonathan Buggs defenders during the Division II intramural basketball championship on March 21 at
tipped off March 11 with all teams com- tried to keep the 741st hanging on with Murphy Field House. The 741st defeated the 32nd 43-36 for the post title.
peting for the title of post champions. a 12-point half.
After a three-year absence from the With its foot still firmly on the gas, for SFLC, while three other players opportunities until William Tillman’s
post basketball championships, the 741st SFLC began to run away with the game — Bethea, Ruffin and Terry Daniels layup gave the 32nd IS the 13-12 lead
Military Intelligence Battalion was rep- in the second half. The team extended — each added 11 points. with 13 minutes remaining in the half.
resented in both divisions’ title games. its lead to 20 points by the midway point “It feels great,” Bailey said. “It was a The 741st came back to hold a 22-19
“We thought about it before the sea- of the half and continued to add points really good team win.” lead at halftime, following Derrick Han-
son started and we were like, ‘If that enroute to the 72-53 win. Having already seen a 741st team nah’s buzzer beating shot. Damien Jones
could happen, then that would be amaz- Despite the loss, Buggs scored a game- lose that night, the Division II team led the 32nd IS with 12 points, while the
ing’,” said Marques Barrett of the 741st’s high 29 points. Robinson scored 14 was determined to bring at least one 741st was led by Deion McClinton’s 10
title back to the unit, Barrett said. The points.
Gary Robinson of Division II 741st team finished the sea- Jones quickly tied the game up at the
the Surface Force son with a third-place, 11-4 record and start of the second half, but a Barrett
Logistics Center moved through the postseason bracket layup gave the 741st the lead, which the
and Jonathon undefeated. team would hold onto for the remainder
Buggs of the The 32nd IS finished the season with of the game. The 32nd IS continued to
741st Military one less win and defeated the first-place hold on, staying within seven points, but
Intelligence 7th IS earlier in the tournament. The was unable to match the 741st offense.
Battalion tip- 741st and 32nd met in the semifinals on McClinton led the 741st offense in 43-
off the Division March 18 with the 741st winning 67-48. 36 victory with 18 points. Jones scored a
I intramural Barrett said the game gave the 741st game-high 19 points in the 32nd’s loss.
basketball confidence heading into the champion- Barrett said the team’s plan early on in
championship ship game. the game was to wear out the 32nd IS’
on March 21. From the opening tip-off, the two full-court, man-on-man attack.
SFLC’s 72-53 teams battled back and forth with the “The goal was to just stick around,
victory sealed the lead changing four times before the 741st pull away if we could, “ he said. “But we
team’s second pulled away momentarily. The 32nd IS’ knew as long as we kept it close, sooner
consecutive pressure in the offensive zone was allow- or later we’d be able to pull away,” he
undefeated ing for multiple chances on each posses- said. “It feels good to have the champi-
season. sion but was unable to capitalize on the onship back with the 741st.”
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10. S ports C ommunity N ews N otes
The deadline for Soundoff! community Marching Competition on April 6 at 4
Sports Shorts “News and Notes” is Friday at noon.
All submissions are posted at the editor’s
discretion and may be edited for space and
p.m. at Meade High School.
The event will showcase drum lines
and dance/drill teams.
Meade High Spring 5K Run/Walk grammar. Look for additional community Tickets are available at the door. Cost
events on the Fort Meade website at www. is $8 for adults and $6 for children ages
The Meade Athletic Boosters will hold a 5K Run/Walk to support all ftmeade.army.mil and the Fort Meade 3 to 12.
athletic teams at Meade High School on April 20 at 9 a.m. Facebook page at facebook.com/ftmeade. Concession stands will be available.
The race will start at the Meade High track. For more information or to submit an Parking is available on the Annapolis
Online registrations will be open until April 14 at active.com/running/fort- announcement, email Philip Jones at philip. Road (Route 175) side of the school.
meade-md/meade-boosters-spring-5k-2013. h.jones.civ@mail.mil or call 301-677-5602. For more information, contact Carol
Registration also will be held on race day from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Whitley at carowhitley@verizon.net
Pre-registration cost is $20 for adults and $15 for students. Cost on race day or 443-562-6696 or Robbie Wyatt at
is $25 for all runners. NEWS EVENTS wyatt3@cablespeed.com or 410-302-
A race T-shirt is guaranteed with online registration before April 14. 5134.
Printable registration forms are available at http://meadeathletics.org/index.
cfm?action=main.boosters.
For more information, contact meadeathletics@gmail.com or Nate Moyer Clean Up! Fort Meade Trivia Night
at 410-353-8783. The Enlisted Spouses Club host the 5th The Lanes at Fort Meade hosts Trivia
Annual Clean Up! Fort Meade on April Night every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.,
Burba Lake fishing 20 from 8 to 11 a.m. except the third Thursday of the month.
The project will begin at the following The event is open to all.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will stock Burba Lake for Teams must have a minimum of two
fishing beginning April 19. neighborhood centers as well as the new
Picerne Military Housing Program Office: players and a maximum of 10.
All state regulations will be in effect. Weekly prizes are awarded to the top
For more information, 301-677-3810. Meuse Forest, Heritage Park, Potomac
Place and Midway Commons. three winners. Food and beverages are
available for purchase.
Gaffney pool Participants can register the morning of
the event beginning at 8 a.m. or online at For more information, call 301-677-
The swimming pool at Gaffney Fitness Center is closed for maintenance. ftmeadeesc.org/cleanupregistration.htm. 5541 or visit ftmeademwr.com/lanes.php.
When registering online, participants
Spring sports registration will receive a free raffle ticket for the EDUCATION
drawings, which are separate for children
Registration for spring sports is under way at Parent Central Services, 1900
and adults.
Reece Road.
Awards will be presented to the
Spring sports include soccer, T-ball, baseball, softball, track, indoor football
and basketball.
military/unit with the most participation VetSuccess
and any children’s organization with the
For more information, call 301-677-1149 or 1156.
most participation. Counseling Day
Two separate green-themed prized VetSuccess Counseling Day will be held
Earth Day 5K Run packages will be awarded to the top two April 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Army
The installation’s annual Run Series kicks off April 20 with an Earth Day 5K schools on post with the most collected Education Center, 8601 Zimborski Ave.
Run at 8 a.m. at Burba Park. garbage/recycling. A VetSuccess counselor will provide
The pre-registration cost for individuals is $15. Cost on the day of the run is $25. In addition, children attending one of veterans benefit counseling for veter-
The pre-registration cost for groups of seven to 10 is $75. the post schools may enter the “What ans seeking enrollment at University of
The pre-registration cost is $45 for a family of three to six people. On the day of Earth Day Means to Me” contest and Maryland University College who intend
the event, the cost is $60 per family. draw a picture about what Earth Day to use their VA education benefits, includ-
An individual can register for the entire season for $60. means to them and accompany the picture ing the Montgomery GI Bill, Vocational
All pre-registered runners will receive a T-shirt. with a follow-up sentence. Rehab and the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
For more information, call 301-677-7916. The deadline for submissions is March No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins
29 to the child’s school. The top winner are welcome.
For more Fort Meade sports, visit quickscores.com/ftmeadesports. will receive a Nook Color. One runner-up For more information, call 301-621-
from each school will be selected who will 9882.
win a prize as well.
Gifted and talented
Jibber-Less
For more information, email Laura at
clean.up.fort.meade.esc@gmail.com.
summer programs
Indoor Marching The 2013 Maryland Summer Centers
Public Affairs Officer Chad T. Jones, author of Jibber Jabber, is Competition program, in partnership with public and
nonpublic agencies, provides Maryland’s
out of the office. The Meade High School Instrumental diverse gifted and talented student
Music Association and Meade population with advanced, rigorous,
As always, if you have any comments about Jibber Jabber or High School Instrumental Music
Program, in conjunction with the
experiential learning opportunities
that nurture talents and abilities within
anything to do with the world of sports, e-mail chad.t.jones. Chesapeake Area Marching Programs/ unique learning environments.
civ@mail.mil. Chesapeake Percussion, will host the
2013 Chesapeake Invitational Indoor
Summer programs are offered in the
fine and performing arts, environmental
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11. C ommunity N ews N otes
science, technology, computer science, Soldier and Family Assistance Center,
space science, physics, engineering, world the Belvoir Federal Credit Union or
languages, creative writing and digital online at belvoirosc.org.
filmmaking. Applications are also distributed to
Applications must be postmarked by all high school counselors in the greater
April 15. Fine and performing arts and Washington, D.C., area. Incomplete
Chesapeake Bay watershed investigations packages will not be considered.
have earlier deadlines. Application package requirements are
For more information or for an online available at belvoirosc.org.
application, go to marylandpublicschools. Packages should be postmarked by
org/summercenters. April 12 and mailed to:
BOSC Scholarship Committee
ASIST Workshop P.O. Box 322
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
The next Applied Suicide Intervention An awards reception will be held
Skills Training Workshop will be offered May 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Fort Belvoir in
April 10 and 11 at the Cavalry Chapel, Quarters One.
8465 Simonds St. and 6th Armored For more information, contact
Cavalry Road. Jennifer Wilder, BOSC scholarship chair,
The ASIST Workshop is open to at 703-532-1383 or boscscholarship@
all military, adult family members and yahoo.com.
DoD civilian employees. Contractors are
welcome on a space-available basis.
During the two-day workshop
Financial Readiness classes
Photo by noah scialom
participants will learn specific skills to Army Community Service offers
help them identify those at risk and how Financial Readiness classes at the Three-year-olds Megan Chung and Kennedy Duarte color Easter bunnies during
to better listen to and care for those Community Readiness Center, 830 the Easter Bunny Brunch on Saturday at the Conference Center. Mr. and Mrs.
having thoughts of suicide. Chisholm Ave. Easter Bunny stopped by the brunch to meet youngsters and take photos.
For more information, email alan. Classes are open to DoD
Easter Happenings
dagg@navy.mil. identification cardholders, including
active-duty service members, retirees
BOSC scholarships and their family members, DoD civilian
employees and contractors.
The Belvoir Officers’ Spouses’ Club is Registration is required for each class.
accepting applications for its scholarship • Consumer Awareness: Today, 1 to 3
program through April 12.
The scholarship program is open to
p.m. Easter Egg Hunt
To register or for more information,
spouses and dependents of all ranks call 301-677-5590. To schedule an Fort Meade’s annual
—active duty, retired or deceased — in appointment, visit fortmeadeacs. Easter Egg Hunt will be
all branches of military service including checkappointments.com. held Saturday at noon at
Guard/Reserves with a valid military the Youth Center.
identification card. The free event will
Eligible applicants or their military
Career, relationship classes feature contests, activities,
sponsor must reside in the greater The Fleet and Family Support Center treats and door prizes.
Washington, D.C., area. All applicants, offers the following free classes at the Bring your own basket
spouses and children/dependents, must Community Readiness Center, 830 for the egg hunt.
enroll at either an accredited college/ Chisholm Ave.: For more information,
university or an accredited/licensed Registration is required for all call 301-677-1437 or visit
vocational/technical program for the programs. ftmeademwr.com.
2013-2014 academic year. • Consumer Awareness: Today, 1 to 3
Spouses also may be eligible if they p.m.
are currently in an accredited program. • Transition Goals, Plans, Success
Child/dependent applicants (up to age (TGPS): Monday to April 5, 8 a.m. to
23 with valid military ID card) must be 4 p.m.
both high school graduates and rising • Resume Writing: Tuesday, 9 a.m. to
freshmen in an accredited program for noon Text FOLLOW
the 2013-2014 academic year. • Dollars and Sense: Tuesday, 1 to 3
Those who previously received BOSC p.m. FORTMEADE
scholarships or who are pursuing
a second degree (technical, second
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Applications for the BOSC For more information, call 301-677- Fort Meade
scholarships are available on Fort 9014, 301-677-9017 or 301-677-9018. 15,000 fans! news alerts on your
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