Volunteers from Fort Meade were honored at an annual awards banquet for contributing over 1,650 volunteers and an estimated $5.3 million in savings to the installation. Several top volunteers were recognized, including Audrey Rothstein who received Lifetime Volunteer of the Year and the Enlisted Spouses Club who earned Organization of the Year. Construction has also begun on a new Army and Air Force Exchange Service gas station and mini mart near the Route 32 gate that will include a Burger King and pizza restaurant.

1. appreciation
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for gifts of time,
community service
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UPCOMING EVENTS
saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Colin Powell book signing - Post Exchange
Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Military Spouse Job Fair - McGill Training Center
May 9, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Asian Pacific American Heritage Observance - McGill
May 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Mother’sDayBrunches-ConferenceCenter
May 19, 2:30 p.m.: Massing of the Colors/Memorial Day Remembrance -The Pavilion
rocket science
Boy Scouts’ STEM Day
provides youth with
hands-on experience
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Dance feverEstella Calhoun (center) of the Fort Meade SKIES Dance Team performs with other dancers at the SPIRIT Unlimited Cheer and Dance Competition on April
20 at the University of Maryland, taking first place in its category. The dancers, coached by Vimarys Caya, will compete Wednesday to Friday at Star Quest
in Upper Marlboro. The team’s final recital at Meade High School on May 18 at 1 p.m. will feature approximately 30 dances.

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We all have wished for a little more time or a
few more days to complete a project or finish an
assignment. As we begin the month of May, I find
myself wishing for a few more days of April.
Last week we celebrated the selfless service of
Team Meade volunteers, honoring them during
our annual Volunteer Awards Banquet.
And while we had a great time paying tribute
to our volunteers for the imaginative ways they
engage our community, I found myself wishing we
had more time to officially celebrate their commit-
ment to our service members and their families.
As it turned out, the last week of April is
National Volunteer Week, the seven days we set
aside each year to thank those who give their
time to make the world a better place. It’s our
opportunity to celebrate ordinary people for doing
extraordinary things to improve Fort Meade and
communities across the nation.
I can’t help but feel that one week is not enough
time to thank these volunteers for all they do. It’s
because of them that someone, somewhere, has
decent clothes or food to eat. It’s because of our
volunteers that someone will have shelter for a
night and hope for a better tomorrow.
It’s hard to put a price tag on gifts from the
heart. But when we tabulate the man-hours,
resources and support we receive from our volun-
teers, the installation saved an estimated $5.3 mil-
lion last year from these individuals who have the
strength and courage to take action and help us
solve problems and challenges in our community.
So while I may not be able to squeeze a few
more days in a month gone by, what I can do is
find ways throughout the year to thank our volun-
teers for their valued service. I’m asking that you
all join me in recognizing their dedication to make
a difference in the lives of others.
Volunteers don’t ask for anything in return for
their service, but we don’t have to let their commit-
ment and contributions go unnoticed.
And while you all can now better understand
why I wanted a few more days in April, I’m sure
there are also some who said, “Wait a minute. May
is the best month of the year.”
Without a doubt, I love the spring weather and
flowers that come with May. There is a whole
sleuth of reasons to love the month of May, be it
golf, baseball games or the season’s finale of your
favorite reality show.
But if you said, “What I really love about May
is the opportunity to celebrate National Military
Appreciation Month,” then you would be in total
synch with me.
After celebrating the fantastic work of volun-
teers, there is nothing better than thanking our
service members for the sacrifices — past and pres-
ent — and the important role that the U.S. Armed
Forces have played in the history and development
of our county.
Within the
month of May
is a very special
day to me. It’s
Military Spous-
es Appreciation
Day, which is
officially cele-
bratedtheFriday
before Mother’s
Day, which falls
on May 12 this
year.
As a member of the military and a husband, I
understand and appreciate the vital role military
spouses play in our community and in communi-
ties around the world.
We know them as our neighbors and friends,
colleagues and coaches, teachers and nurses. They
move from duty station to duty station, picking up
their families and careers whenever their country
asks.
Military spouses keep their households running
while dealing with the strain of deployment. They
support our wounded warriors, preserve the lega-
cies of our fallen, and find ways to give back to
our country day after day.
You’ve heard me say many times that the
strength and readiness of service members depends
on the well-being of our military spouses and
families. They may not wear the uniform, but
military spouses serve our country and deserve
our support.
As I run short on space in this week’s column,
I want you all to know my intent is to continue
to honor our volunteers, our military spouses
and our service members for their tremendous
service and the great sacrifices they make for our
country.
Have a great week.
Showing appreciation
COL. Edward c.
Rothstein
Garrison Commander
Commander’s Open Door
Garrison Commander Col. Edward C.
Rothstein has an open door policy.
All service members, retirees, govern-
ment employees, family members or com-
munity members age 18 or older are invited
to address issues or concerns to the com-
mander directly by visiting Rothstein’s office
on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. at garrison
headquarters in Hodges Hall, Bldg. 4551,
Llewellyn Avenue.
Visitors are seen on a first-come, first-
served basis. No appointment is necessary.
For more information, call 301-677-4844.

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News
By Brandon Bieltz
Staff Writer
Throughout this year, the number of
individuals volunteering on Fort Meade
has grown to more than 1,650 — 400
more than last year.
The volunteers and their efforts were
honored at the annual Volunteer Awards
Banquet on April 25. The ceremony,
held at Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen
Burnie, featured dinner, dancing, awards
for the top volunteers, and music by the
Chamber Brass of the U.S. Army Field
Band and violinist Autumn Sims.
“Every year I’m just more and more
enthused with the volunteers that we see
at Fort Meade,” said Marie Miles, Army
Volunteer Corps coordinator. “When I
look around our community, you have set
the bar. You are awesome.”
Anne Arundel County Councilman
Peter Smith served as the event’s key-
note speaker, discussing the importance
and significance of volunteering. Smith
lauded the police officer who volunteered
his time to help the councilman when he
was growing up.
“Every person in this room shows the
capacity to do great things,” Smith said.
“Your journey in life isn’t about the suc-
cess that you accumulate, but your desires
and willingness to dedicate your life to
allow others to have a journey.
“Because of you, somebody will have
enough to eat tonight. Because of you,
somebody will have decent clothes to
wear, someone will have shelter or will
receive medical care, someone will learn
the skills that they need to survive and
succeed. This world is a better place
because you volunteer, and we thank you
for it.”
Volunteers, Smith said, are a different
breed of citizens who are “special, inspir-
ing, giving and hardworking”and “serve a
purpose greater than themselves, and they
represent the best of our society.”
Smith, who also serves as the Anne
Arundel County coordinator for Toys
for Tots, said that while many people will
donate toys and money, volunteers who
give their time provide a greater gift.
“The most precious gift that anyone
can give you is their time,” Smith said.
“Time cannot be given back or earned.
The value is immeasurable and it creates
a ripple effect that literally changes the
Selfless Service
Volunteers honored for time, commitment
direction of someone’s life.”
Garrison Commander Col. Edward
C. Rothstein shared a similar message,
thanking the volunteers for their work
and providing support for the command.
Rothstein was awarded a poster check
representing the estimated $5.3 million
that Fort Meade volunteers saved the
installation through their work.
“The selfless service that you provide is
remarkable. ... You do make a difference,”
he said. “I just want to thank you so much
from the bottom of my heart.”
At the end of the ceremony, the year’s
top volunteers were honored with a cer-
tificate as well as a personalized brick at
Centennial Park.
Audrey Rothstein, wife of the garrison
commander, was awarded the Lifetime
Volunteer of the Year for helping to cre-
ate a healthy and thriving military com-
munity.
Harriet Swindon was named Civil-
ian of the Year for her work at the Fort
Meade Joint Installation Tax Center.
Swindon served more than 50 clients, sav-
ing them $14,000 in tax preparation fees
while finding $428,000 in tax refunds.
For their work with various organiza-
tions such as the USO Food Pantry and
providing scholarships and grants to high
school seniors and for volunteering, the
Enlisted Spouses Club earned the coveted
Organization of the Year.
Navy Cryptological Technician Col-
lection 3rd Class Danielle Roberts was
awarded Active Duty of the Year for
coordinating more than 4,000 hours of
volunteer work and overseeing nine proj-
ect managers while organizing 789 mili-
tary and civilian volunteers for a project
with Habitat for Humanity, which pro-
vides affordable housing for low-income
families.
After serving on the Youth Summer
Planning Board and contributing 300
Photo by brandon bieltz
Victoria Smalling is congratulated by
Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas J.
Latter during the annual Volunteer Awards
Banquet held April 25 at Michael’s Eighth
Avenue in Glen Burnie. Victoria was
honored as Youth of the Year for her 300
hours of volunteer work.
file photo
Olivia and Bruce Hunter pose with Fort Meade Highsteppers Track and Field athletes
in 2009. The Hunters were named Family of the Year at the Volunteer Awards Banquet
on April 25 for their two decades of volunteering.
service hours in her school, church and
community, Victoria Smalling was named
Youth of the Year.
Family of the Year went to Bruce and
Olivia Hunter who have been volunteer-
ing with the Highsteppers Track and
Field Club for 20 years.
Several of the winners said they felt
gratified after receiving the awards. Bruce
Hunter said he never considered winning
an award for his work as a coach.
“We volunteer because we like it — we
like doing what we do,” he said. “We get
a great deal of enjoyment, a great sense of
accomplishment, a great deal of satisfac-
tion. If we remained anonymous, it’d be
fine us — as long as we could do what
we’re doing right now, which is volunteer-
ing, coaching, mentoring those kids.”

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News
By Brandon Bieltz
Staff Writer
Last week, a crew from the Hanover-
based Commercial Construction began
clearing land for the construction of the
new Army and Air Force Exchange Ser-
vice gas station and mini mart.
The Express, which will feature six
gas pumps, a Burger King and pizza
restaurant, is currently being built on the
former softball field on Mapes Road near
the Route 32 gate. Construction of the
8,420-square-foot site is expected to be
completed by the end of the year.
Mike Aiello, site supervisor with Com-
mercial Construction, said crews are work-
ing on clearing the land, which includes
removing trees surrounding the area. Once
the company has cleared the land and fin-
ished environmental work, they will begin
the building process .
“We should be heading to a building
pad by mid-May,” Aiello said. “You won’t
see any vertical construction; everything
is pretty much in ground right now until
late May.”
Aiello said a main concern in the early
phase of the construction is the safety
of those accessing the marked-off site.
Although the running trail near the site has
been closed for a year, the crew has seen
runners in the active work zone.
The area has been marked off limits by
the Directorate of Emergency Services.
With crews still clearing land, falling trees
cause a hazard for unknown runners.
“It is dangerous,” Aiello said.
While the Express on MacArthur Road
will remain open as a 24-hour store, the
new site will mirror the hours of the
nearby gate and will provide service for the
other side of the installation.
“With the community growing, there’s
a demand for it,” said Jonathan Bright,
Fort Meade Exchange general manager.
“This Express over here will help the com-
munity.”
The Trading Post store across from the
Defense Information School, however, will
be closed once construction is completed.
The new Express will offer a similar mini
mart in the 4,985-square-foot store.
With the location near the school and
its barracks, Bright said, the $5.6 million
Express will offer more services including
a Burger King with a drive-through and
an unnamed, name-brand pizza restaurant
with delivery.
“That will help the young Soldiers,”
Bright said.
Construction of Express shop begins
DOWN
WITH
THE OLD
photos by Staff Sgt. Sean K. Harp
(Inset) Don Seward, a heavy equipment operator with Berg Demolition, helps Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein maneuver an excavator
as crews demolish the former Bachelor Officer Quarters off Cooper Avenue on April 24. The demolition makes way for the construction of Corvias
Military Living’s Reece Crossings, a garden-style apartment complex for junior-enlisted single service members. The $72 million project will include
a 14-building complex featuring 432 one- and two-bedroom apartments for more than 800 service members, ranks E-1 to E-5. The first building is
scheduled to be completed by December.

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News
Story and photo by
Staff Sgt. Taikeila Chancey
704th Military Intelligence Brigade
Public Affairs
The 704th Military Intelligence Bri-
gade recognized National Denim Day
on April 24 in conjunction with Sexual
Assault Awareness Month.
Soldiers and civilians wore denim
jeans as their duty uniform in support
of survivors of sexual assault.
“Today we pause for a few minutes
as a unit to raise awareness and to
acknowledge this issue in our society,”
said Col. Anthony R. Hale, commander,
704th MI.
The brigade also raised nearly $400
to contribute to the Maryland Coalition
Against Sexual Assault.
Denim Day came about as a result of
a rape in Italy. An 18-year-old woman
hired a driving instructor, who drove her
to an isolated area in the country and
attacked her.
He wrestled with her until he got one
of her legs out of her jeans, raped her,
then forced the woman to drive back
to town.
The case made it to Italy’s Supreme
Court where the judge concluded that
because the victim had on tight jeans,
she must have helped the perpetrator
take her pants off and, therefore, it was
not rape; it was consensual sex.
The case was thrown out of court.
“Sexual assault awareness is perti-
nent to our mission” said Sgt. 1st Class
Shawn Hill, 704th MI victim advocate.
“It is important for our Soldiers to
know that if an issue arises, the 704th
MI Sexual Assault Prevention Team is
available 24 hours a day, seven days a
week to assist.”
The recognition of victims of sexual
assault didn’t stop with just wearing
denim jeans. The brigade held a forma-
tion at McGlachlin Parade Field to fur-
ther stress the significance of preventing
sexual assault.
Following Hale’s opening remarks,
Soldiers and civilians walked one lap
around the parade field to symbolize
walking a mile in the shoes of a victim
of sexual assault.
The theme for this year’s Denim Day
was: “Let’s talk about it.”
After completing the one-mile walk
around the parade field, that’s exactly
what the 704th MI did. In a horseshoe
formation, Hale anonymously recog-
nized 12 Soldiers who were victims of
sexual assault at Fort Meade this year.
The Soldiers were symbolized by a
pair of combat boots placed on the
“survivor table” in the center of the
formation.
The ceremony concluded with the
brigade forming a human ribbon to
symbolize “We’re all in this together.”
704th MI walks a mile for National Denim Day
Col. Anthony Hale, commander of the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade, addresses his Soldiers while standing as part of a
human ribbon to symbolize “We’re all in this together.” The brigade observed National Denim Day on April 24 in support of sexual
assault awareness.
April 21, Shoplifting: The
subject was observed at the
Exchange,viavideosurveillance,
removing a box of cosmetics
and exiting the store without
rendering proper payment.
April 26, Housebreaking, theft
of private property: Unknown
person(s) entered two residences unlawfully and
removed items. Further investigation revealed three
juvenile suspects, who were located and transport-
ed to the Directorate of Emergency Services for
questioning. The juveniles rendered written sworn
statements and were charged with housebreaking
and theft of private property.
April 28, Shoplifting: AAFES security personnel at
the Exchange stated that the subject was observed,
via surveillance camera, concealing merchandise
then proceeding beyond the point of sale and
exiting the store.
April 29, Simple assault consummated by a battery:
The victim stated her husband struck her with a
small wooden chair and proceeded to strike her
about the face, causing discoloration around the
left eye and bruising about her upper back.
CommunityCommunity
Crime Watch
Compiled by the Fort Meade
Directorate of Emergency Services
Providing single service members
a forum to address quality-of-life
issues is just one of many opportu-
nities provided by Better Opportu-
nities for Single Soldiers. For more
information, call the garrison BOSS
representative, Sgt. Chatonna Pow-
ell, at 301-677-6868 or visit the
BOSS office, located in the USO
Center at 8612 6th Armored Cavalry
Road, on weekdays from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m.

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News
Story and photo by Tina Miles
780th Military Intelligence Brigade
Public Affairs
According to the American Cancer Society,
“The journey to end cancer starts with a single
step.”
Every year, for the past 27 years, the Ameri-
can Cancer Society has invited supporters to
take that step with them by joining the global
Relay for Life movement.
The worldwide relay is the American Cancer
Society’s largest fundraiser, which promotes
celebration of the lives of everyday cancer
survivors and remembrance of loved ones lost,
and raises awareness about what can be done
individually to fight cancer.
For the second consecutive year, members
of the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade
accepted that invitation as they participated
in the 2013 Relay for Life event, held April 12
at Howard University’s Burr Gymnasium in
Washington, D.C.
The brigade’s team, Team Midnight Force,
led by team captain Sgt. Curtis CooperHolmes,
781st MI Battalion, came in fourth place as one
of the top fundraisers out of 81 participating
teams.
The team raised $744 from three fundrais-
ing efforts.
Sponsored this year by Two Sister Creation’s
Bakery and their donations of baked goods,
Team Midnight Force raised more than $388
from a bake sale.
A Heart-4-You campaign, in which paper
hearts were sold in dedication to loved ones
and friends who have survived, are battling or
have lost the fight to cancer, and individually
collected donations helped make up of the rest
of the funds.
Team T-shirts also were created and donated
byteammemberSpc.HeatherDamron,human
resources specialist for the 781st MI Battalion,
and co-owner of Two Sister Creation’s Bakery.
CooperHolmes, who participated in three
Relay for Life walks — twice as team captain
—hasbeenmotivatedtoheadalocaleventnext
year in the manner to which he was introduced
while previously stationed at Goodfellow Air
Force Base, San Angelo, Texas.
“I have already personally spoken with the
American Cancer Society, as well as Meade
High School, to coordinate a Relay for Life
event that will bring the essence and awareness
this cause truly deserves,” CooperHolmes said.
“It is currently in the raw stages. But both sides
have addressed the willingness to participate,
and we are currently working on the event dates
for year 2014.”
Many walk in the relay because cancer has
‘A single step’
Members of 780th MI participate in cancer fundraiser
Team Midnight Force, the team of the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade, assembles
at the opening ceremony of the American Cancer Society’s 2013 Relay for Life held
April 12 at Howard University’s Burr Gymnasium in Washington, D.C. The team came
in fourth place as one of the top fundraisers out of 81 participating teams in the
worldwide relay.
touched their lives.
“I have lost many loved ones to cancer and I
appreciate all that the organization does to raise
awareness and help for those in need,”said first-
year participant Spc. Toyelle Rickson, human
resources specialist, 780th MI. “Those who are
unaware are the ones who suffer most.”
Rickson’s participation in the event was
unexpectedly and extremely emotional for her.
“I felt such an energizing and uplifting
feeling to be in the presence of so many other
people who care that I pledge to participate in
at least one event a year until my time is up,”she
said. “Fight back! One love, one fight!”
Second-year team member Sgt. 1st Class
Wendoly Portillo, logistics and supply, 780th
MI, walked with her son this year.
“I like to get involved to set an example for
mysonandtoshowhimaworthycause,hoping
he’ll appreciate the life we live,” she said.
Other members of Team Midnight Force
included Spc. Darius Eatmon, C Company,
781st MI, and his spouse, Aarika; Eric Hayes,
intelligencespecialist,780thMI,andhisspouse,
Lauren.
Otherscontributingtothefundraisingefforts
were Spc. Orlando Alvarado and Spc. David
Reed Harris, C Company, 781st MI, who
assisted with the bake sale.
Members of Team Midnight Force, the team of the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade,
Spc. Heather Damron, human resources specialist, 781st Military Intelligence
Battalion, and Spc. Toyelle Rickson, human resources specialist, 780th MI, walk at
the 2013 Relay for Life event on April 12 at Howard University’s Burr Gymnasium in
Washington, D.C.

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News
Story and photo by Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer
Character development is a lifelong com-
mitment.
Retired Lt. Gen. Robert F. Foley, a recipi-
ent of the Medal of Honor, shared this mes-
sage with students in Meade High School’s
Homeland Security Signature Program on
April 22.
“Character development is a journey. It is a
way of life,” said Foley in a 45-minute lecture
presented in Meade High’s auditorium.
Foley was awarded the Medal of Honor
— the country’s highest award for valor in
action against an enemy force — by President
Lyndon B. Johnson on May 1, 1968 for his
gallantry on Nov. 5, 1966 while serving as a
captain with the U.S. Army Company A, 2nd
Battalion, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Divi-
sion in Vietnam.
Students from MacArthur Middle School
also attended the event, in addition to school
personnel and parents.
“I think it’s important to hear the story of
someone who selflessly gave his life for the
benefit of others and the safety of others,”
said John Yore, principal of Meade High, in
his introduction of Foley. “It’s not often that
one gets to hear a Medal of Honor recipient
speak.”
Foley’s speech was part of an effort spear-
headed by the Congressional Medal of Honor
Foundation to work with high schools to cre-
ate a character development curriculum.
James Hopper, HSSP facilitator, organized
the effort to invite Foley as a guest speaker.
“I hope that [the students] learn that char-
acter, acting morally and making the right
decisions betters the community and betters
their lives because they are part of the com-
munity,” Hopper said.
Foley, who retired in 2000 after 37 years
of active service, began his lecture by asking
students to define character.
“Doing the right thing ... and knowing
what is the right course of action,” Foley
explained. “You are faced every day with
moral and ethical dilemmas. You are faced
with issues and situations, [and] you may not
know exactly how to proceed.”
Foley recalled a time when his character
was tested and how he decided to do what
was right.
After graduating from the U.S. Military
Academy at West Point as a second lieuten-
ant, Foley was assigned as a platoon leader
and training officer for the 25th Infantry
Division. He had only been assigned for a few
weeks when the unit was chosen to undergo
an inspection.
Foley said he was working to ensure that all
the required documentation for the inspection
was complete when he received a set of orders
that listed him and several other Soldiers as
qualified experts on the rifle range.
“I looked at that. I’ve only been here a
couple of weeks. I haven’t even been to the
rifle range. How could these orders be sent to
me?”Foley recalled. “It’s a false document, so
I’m going to get it fixed.”
Foley went to the battalion headquarters
that day to report the inaccuracy.
Foley said that when he arrived at head-
quarters, he was told not to worry about it and
that after the inspection, “everything would be
taken care of.”
“Well, that didn’t sound right to me,”Foley
said. “I still had a document that was false,
and this was my integrity and my professional
ethics that was in this document.”
Foley said he finally reported the inac-
curacy to a major who was the battalion’s
executive officer.
The major thanked Foley for pointing out
the discrepancy. He then checked to see how
many officers and noncommissioned officers
had not qualified on the rifle range and
ordered them to spend two weeks at the range
to earn their qualification.
Foley said he was later harassed verbally by
his peers for coming forward and was called
“stupid” for issuing the complaint.
“It was a bit tough for me,” Foley said,
explaining that he was new to the unit. “It
hurt me a little bit. But you know what? I
wouldn’t have done anything any different
from what I did. It was the right thing to do.
... We’re an infantry unit. We’re supposed to
know how to use our individual weapons.”
Six months later, the unit deployed to
Vietnam.
Foley said he knew what to do because of
the values instilled in him by his parents and
by the military leaders at West Point.
Foley said that as a West Point cadet, “I
was immersed in a moral and ethical climate
for four years” and that the mission of the
military academy is to “develop leaders of
character for our nation.”
Cadets are required to abide by the acade-
my’s honor and respect codes.
“It is not only important when you are at
the academy, but also when you leave,” he
said.
After the lecture, Ladrell Hill, a junior
enrolled in HSSP, said he was inspired by
Foley’s speech.
“It helped me to think of myself and what
I do as an individual,” the 16-year-old said,
“how I can better my life.”
Medal of Honor recipient speaks at Meade High
Retired Lt. Gen. Robert Foley speaks to
students enrolled in Meade High School’s
Homeland Signature Security Program
about the importance of character
development. Foley, a recipient of the
Medal of Honor, spoke April 22 as
part of an effort by the Congressional
Medal of Honor Foundation to create a
character development curriculum for
high schools.
By Capt. Adam Petty
Legal Assistance Attorney
This is the second of two articles on dispute
resolution and the Small Claims Court in the
state of Maryland.
Part I focused on the $600 in repair costs
to fix the fence damaged by your neighbor’s
dog Spike.
Hopefully, settlement or mediation with
your neighbor worked. But if it didn’t, you
should consider whether or not you are likely
to win in your lawsuit.
As the plaintiff (the person filing the law-
suit), you carry the burden of proof. You will
need to arrange testimony from witnesses,
collect written evidence such as contracts, let-
ters and canceled checks, and perhaps create
useful exhibits for the court.
Your ability to meet the burden of proof,
thereby winning your lawsuit, will greatly
depend on the evidence you can provide.
Second, you should consider whether it is
worth your time to file suit. Filing a lawsuit
costs money, can be extremely stressful, and
may require a lot of time and effort on your
part.
All of these factors could possibly
outweigh your desire to recover the $600
you spent on fixing the fence that Spike
destroyed.
Third, even if you are successful in your
suit, how likely is it that you’ll be able to col-
lect the $600 from your neighbor?
Perhaps your neighbor is bankrupt and
does not have the money to pay. You never
know. You should be honest with yourself
and reflect on these points when deciding to
file a lawsuit in Small Claims Court.
Finally, if you do decide to file a lawsuit
against your neighbor, there are four basic
steps in the small claims process.
First, the plaintiff must file a complaint
with the court. The complaint tells the court
that you are filing suit, who you are filing
against, why you are filing the suit and how
much money you are seeking.
Generally, your lawsuit should be filed in
the county where the defendant lives, carries
on regular business or is employed.
Second, you need to pay the associated
filing fee. The District Court of Maryland
maintainsacostscheduleforitsfeesatcourts.
state.md.us/district/forms/acct/dca109.pdf.
Third, the trial cannot be held until the
defendant has been served with a summons
to appear in court and a copy of your com-
plaint. The summons and complaint should
be sent to the defendant by certified mail,
restricted delivery, return receipt requested.
Otherwise, for a fee, you can ask the sher-
iff’s office to serve (deliver) the papers or you
may hire your own private process server.
Finally, proof must be submitted to the
court that the defendant has been served
or notified of the lawsuit. Proof of service
can come in a number of forms including
an “Affidavit of Service,” or you may send
a cover letter and the receipt of delivery to
the court.
The steps for filing a complaint in the
Small Claims Division of Maryland’s Dis-
trict Court can be quite complicated.
If you have questions about the small
claims process, contact Maryland’s “District
Court Self Help Center” at 410-260-1392
or visit mdcourts.gov/district/selfhelpcenter/
home.html.
For more information, schedule an appoint-
ment with a Fort Meade Legal Assistance
attorney at 301-677-9504 or 301-677-9536.
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News
By Brandon Bieltz
Staff Writer
With a countdown from 5 and a flick
of a switch, Nick Ruiloun sent his rocket
soaring into the sky above Burba Lake as
his fellow Boy Scouts tracked the rocket
until it crashed back into the ground.
“It was really fun,”the 12-year-old said.
“The rockets were really fun to make. It
took a lot time to dry but it finally came
through. Flying it was the best part.”
Nick’s recent venture into space explo-
ration was part of the Baltimore Area
Council of the Boy Scouts’ annual STEM
Merit Badge Day held at Fort Meade.
Saturday’s event introduced the more
than 200 Scouts to the sciences, technolo-
gy, engineering and mathematics through
hands-on work.
“It gives kids some real-life practi-
cal understanding of some skill sets in
the sciences, technology, engineering and
math,” said Ethan Draddy, Scout execu-
tive and CEO of the council. “It hooked
up lots of young kids with STEM experts
— not necessarily in a classroom environ-
ment, but a hands-on environment.”
The program, which was open to
Scouts ages 11 to 17, was spread across
the installation with classes conducted
at such sites as the Defense Information
School, Burba Lake and the Conference
Center.
This was the second year the installa-
tion hosted Merit Badge Day, combining
resources for the large-scale event. Drad-
dy said the council was excited to return
to the installation a second time.
“Last year was awesome,” he said. “We
had to come back.”
The daylong event kicked off with
a brief ceremony at Murphy Field
House where Garrison Commander Col.
Edward C. Rothstein welcomed the group
of Scouts and their parents. Rothstein
applauded the youngsters for spending
their Saturday learning new skills.
“This is a good day, this is a fun day,”
he said. “Enjoy today, enjoy what you’re
about to learn.”
Following the ceremony, the hundreds
of Scouts were sent to the sites for their
courses, which focused on chemistry,
composite materials, computers, elec-
tricity, electronics, robotics, engineering,
space exploration, energy and weather.
The classes, taught by experts in their
respective fields, all consisted of hands-on
work — from wiring an electrical outlet
to building a functioning robot.
Scout Louis Ochon from Troop 1434
Boy Scouts earn badges during STEM Day
in Arlington, Va., was among the several
youngsters in the robotics class that cov-
ered safety procedures, competitions and
construction.
“I wanted to learn about robots and I
like building stuff,” the 14-year-old said.
With a group of other Scouts, Louis
built a robot with tank-like treads to
move and a catapulting arm. The con-
struction, he said, took the group only
30 minutes.
“This is really cool,” Louis said.
Another popular class, space explora-
tion, featured Scouts creating their own
rockets and shooting them off. For 11-
year old Brendan Coles, the launches
were only part of the fun.
“[I liked] seeing where they land and
seeing if they were intact,” said the Scout
from Baltimore’s Troop 246.
Nick said he enjoyed the program and
picked up some new skills in the process
of shooting off his rocket.
“I’ve always been interested in space,”
he said. “This just teaches me more about
it. It’s nice.”
Hunter Gardner, 14, reads a book about space exploration during Saturday’s STEM
Merit Badge Day. The event featured classes on chemistry, composite materials,
computers, electricity, electronics, robotics, engineering, space exploration, energy
and weather.
Neil Hrdlick,
11, unscrews
an electrical
outlet during
the Boy
Scouts’
annual STEM
Merit Badge
Day held
Saturday at
Fort Meade.
More than
200 Scouts
from the area
attended
classes
focusing on
the sciences,
technology,
engineering
and
mathematics.
Photos by
Nicole Martyn

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News
By Jonathan Agee
U.S. Army Field Band
The U.S. Army Field Band’s Jazz
Ambassadors performed for a packed
house at Blues Alley jazz club in historic
Georgetown on April 16.
The performance was part of the “Big
Band Jam!” two-week event in which
local jazz bands perform in celebration
of Jazz Appreciation Month.
Now in its ninth year, the Big Band
Jam! educates students and community
members about the capital’s jazz heritage
and current jazz scene, according to the
Blues Alley Jazz Society.
It was a unique experience for the
Jazz Ambassadors, who are normally
traveling the nation in April as part of its
spring tour. This year, however, seques-
tration and restricted travel have forced
America’s Big Band to refocus efforts
within a 100-mile radius of its home base
on Fort Meade.
“The Jazz Ambassadors had an awe-
some night, coming out of the gates with
the hard-driving swinger ‘Basie Power’
and finishing up the 90-minute set with
‘America the Beautiful,’ featuring Marva
Lewis on vocals — an emotional ride
from start to finish,” said Sgt. 1st Class
John Altman, Jazz Ambassadors trum-
pet player.
“I am just so thankful to serve my
country in this capacity and to feel the
emotion involved with the intersection of
service, music and history.”
Twenty-seven years earlier, Altman’s
father, Hank, was a technical supervisor
for the CBS Records team that docu-
mented Wynton Marsalis’ “Live at Blues
Alley.” The album went on to be the best
selling CD recorded at Blues Alley, said
Harry Schnipper, executive director of
Blues Alley.
“Growing up as a young trumpeter
and hearing this performance on record
was an awesome experience, and to then
return to the same venue that many years
later as a professional, was an even big-
ger thrill,” Altman said.
“I was in contact with both my dad
and Wynton before the performance,
which heightened the experience all the
more. … Wynton thanked me for the
kind words related to his 1986 quartet
performance, and to say hi to Hank.”
Following its 90-minute concert, the
All That Jazz
Jazz Ambassadors take part in ‘Big Band Jam!’
Photo by Master Sgt. Robert McIver
Members of the Jazz Ambassadors perform for “Big Band Jam!” on April 16 at the Blues Alley jazz club in historic Georgetown.
During the annual two-week event, local jazz bands perform in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month to educate students and
community members about the capital’s jazz heritage and current jazz scene.
Jazz Ambassadors performed three
encores.
“We could have played all night if
it were physically possible,” said Chief
Warrant Officer 4 William McCulloch,
director of the Jazz Ambassadors.
“I was proud to represent the Army in
such a prestigious venue,” said Sgt. Maj.
Michael Buckley, Jazz Ambassadors ele-
ment leader. “Blues Alley’s configuration
creates a unique and intimate connection
between the performers and the audi-
ence. We were overwhelmed with their
positive response to our show.”
For the Jazz Ambassadors’ updated
scheduling information, visit ArmyField-
Band.com.
Chaplain’s Word: WINNING ATTITUDES
“You get the best out of others when
you give the best of yourself.”
— Zig Zigar, Motivational Speaker
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Sports
By Brandon Bieltz
Staff Writer
After dropping its first match of the
season two weeks ago, the 94th Intel-
ligence Squadron intramural volleyball
team has put itself back on track, string-
ing together a series of wins.
The 94th continued its win streak
Monday night at Murphy Field House,
defeating the third-place 707th Commu-
nications Squadron 25-20, 25-17.
Greg Cross helped lead the 94th to
victory with a match-high six kills.
“It’s good to get another victory,” he
said. “That’s one of the better teams,
and we were able to pull out a bad game
today to come out with the victory.”
The second-place 94th opened the sea-
son with a six-game win streak, during
which the team swept the first-place 70th
Operations Support Squadron 2-0. The
94th’s victory handed the 70th two of its
only three-game losses this season.
“We’ve been pretty much neck-in-neck
with first place, and it’s probably going
to stay that way until playoffs,” team
captain Matt Arnold said.
Arnold attributed his team’s success to
the well-rounded and balanced players
who play well in any position.
“Every one is pretty solid overall
in every position,” he said. “A lot of
teams have a strong front row and not
a great defense. We have a little bit of
everything.”
Since playing the 70th on April 9,
the 707th has also bounced back to
put together a three-game win streak
heading into Monday’s matchup. Team
captain Jordan Kroell said the team is
still adjusting to a new roster, which only
includes three players from last year’s
championship team.
With a roster of inexperienced players,
Kroell said the team needs to cut back
on its mistakes and learn to communi-
cate better on the court for a successful
postseason.
“We’re getting a little better,” he said.
“We’re getting there.”
At the start of Monday’s game, the
707th’s errors helped the 94th jump out
to an early lead as several 707th players
struggled to keep their serves in bounds
early on.
But behind William Spruill’s defense
at the net and Kroell’s two kills, the
707th was able to claw its way back into
the game.
The late-game surge, however, was
not enough to defeat the 94th behind
94th IS extends win streak, defeats 707th CS
Arnold’s two kills and two aces, and
Cross’ two kills. Spruill and Kroell led
the 707th in the 20-25 loss with two kills
each.
In the second game, the 707th took a
6-2 lead, but was unable to hold on as
the 94th turned its early-game struggles
around to defeat the 707th, 25-17.
The comeback charge was led by
Cross’ four kills and ace. Cross attributed
the mid-game turnaround to a return
to fundamentals and keeping the game
simple.
With only a few weeks left before the
playoffs, Cross said his team is ready to
make a run at the championship.
“We all think we’re in a really good
place right now,” he said.
photos by phil grout
707th Communications Squadron’s Steven Hall powers his attack through two 94th Intelligence Squadron defenders during
Monday’s intramural volleyball game at Murphy Field House. The 94th continued its four-game win streak with a 25-20, 25-17
sweep.
www.quickscores.com/ftmeadesports.
• Basketball
• Football
• Softball
• Soccer
Find schedules, scores, standings
and upcoming seasons for
All-Army athletics, new sports and special events at
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Sports Shorts
Patriot Pride 5K
The installation’s annual Run Series continues with the Patriot Pride 5K on
May 18 at 8 a.m. at Murphy Field House.
The pre-registration cost for individuals is $15. Cost on the day of the run
is $25.
The pre-registration cost for groups of seven to 10 is $75.
The pre-registration cost is $45 for a family of three to six people. On the
day of the event, the cost is $60 per family.
All pre-registered runners will receive a T-shirt.
For more information, call 301-677-7916.
Gaffney pool
The swimming pool at Gaffney Fitness Center is closed for maintenance.
Dollar Days
The Lanes offers Dollar Days every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bowlers receive a game of bowling, shoe rental, a hot dog, hamburger,
small fries, pizza slice or small soda for $1 each.
For more information, call 301-677-5541.
EFMP Bowling
The Exceptional Family Member program is sponsoring its monthly
bowling event on May 15 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lanes.
Exceptional family members will receive a free game and shoe rental. Other
family members will receive discounted games and shoe rental.
To register, call 301-677-4473 or email kelly.g.burger@us.army.mil.
For more Fort Meade sports, visit quickscores.com/ftmeadesports.
By Brandon Bieltz
Staff Writer
For one final season, civilians will be
able to represent their unit for intramural
softball.
Garrison officials have decided to
reverse the decision to allow only active-
duty service members to compete in the
intramural league, which is scheduled to
begin June 3.
Angie Wanner, sports specialist for the
Directorate of Family and Morale, Wel-
fare and Recreation, said the decision to
allow the civilians to play was made due
to the lack of notice — both for units
to form teams and civilians to register
for a league.
“Civilians didn’t know they weren’t
going to be allowed play, and all of a
sudden the season is upon and teams
were scrambled for more people,” Wan-
ner said. “[Garrison Commander] Colo-
nel [Edward C.] Rothstein said he would
make an exception for one last year
to allow civilians to help units form
teams.”
Civilian participants must be helping
a military unit form a team; they cannot
form a team of all civilians.
“[Intramural sports is] for units to
compete against each for bragging rights
or esprit de corps,” Wanner said.
Editor’s note: Intramural softball let-
ters of intent are due May 10. All rosters
must be verified and signed by the bat-
talion commander to ensure players are
assigned to the unit or organization the
team is representing.
For more information, call 301-677-
3318.
Civilians authorized to
play intramural softball
A peer counseled me on Tuesday.
Apparently I’m blunt, and my frank-
ness is perceived as rude.
Now usually hearing something like
this, especially from an equal on the
org chart would lead to a double-fisted,
Stone-Cold salute.
But this particular peer possessed
such grace and style that hearing my
flaws was somewhat of a pleasure.
I didn’t even mind the insinuation
that I fail to think before I speak. I
know I certainly do not always think
before I write.
For example, the Dallas Cowboys
draft was absurd and Jerry Jones is an
imbecile.
How do you get fleeced by the 49ers
by getting only a third-round pick
for moving down 13 spots in the first
round?
How do you use that first-round pick
on center Travis Frederick — a poten-
tially fine player who could have been
drafted in the third round?
Then on Saturday, how do you call
out the quarterback you just gave
$108 million to for not working hard
enough?
Then I remember this is the guy who
let Jimmy Johnson go for Barry Swit-
zer, Bill Parcells go for Dave Campo,
and traded away the last few drafts for
wide receiver Roy Williams. What a
nincompoop!
That diatribe was completely off the
cuff. But if I take my counseling to
heart, I should realize that flying off
the handle has its place, but isn’t always
a good idea — especially If you want
to address a delicate subject like Jason
Collins coming out.
For those of you not involved in
this “national conversation” (ABC and
ESPN’s words,
not mine), Col-
lins became the
first man in U.S.
team sports to
come out about
his homosexual-
ity while techni-
cally still in the
league.
Apparently, that is a really big deal.
I mean before this, the only time an
athlete got a call from the president was
after winning the Super Bowl.
As a human being, I’m very happy
we have made it to a place in our soci-
ety where people can be who they are,
openly.
But, I am also put off by the hyper-
bole concerning the importance of
Collins’ announcement, and am some-
what offended that Collins is being
compared to Jackie Robinson or touted
as a hero.
I am also struggling with the moti-
vation behind the coverage of this
announcement — both from a media/
societal standpoint.
Are we celebrating being a certain
way, or are we celebrating the fact that
individuals can be a certain way?
It may seem like a loaded question,
but it is one that needs to be asked, and
its answer(s) go well beyond sports. See
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”
That’s why I need to take a little extra
time before I respond.
So, please send me your thoughts,
and next week we’ll try and get this
thing all sorted out.
Until then ...
If you have comments on this or any-
thing to do with sports, contact me at
chad.t.jones.civ@mail.mil.
Peer to Peer
Chad T. Jones,
Public Affairs
Officer
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Community News Notes
The deadline for Soundoff! community
“News and Notes” is Friday at noon.
All submissions are posted at the editor’s
discretion and may be edited for space and
grammar. Look for additional community
events on the Fort Meade website at www.
ftmeade.army.mil and the Fort Meade
Facebook page at facebook.com/ftmeade.
For more information or to submit an
announcement, email Philip Jones at philip.
h.jones.civ@mail.mil or call 301-677-5602.
Colin Powell book signing
Former Secretary of State retired
Gen. Colin Powell will autograph his
book, “It Worked For Me: In Life and
Leadership,” on Saturday from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. at the Exchange.
Military Spouse Job Fair
Celebrate the resiliency of military
spouses at the Fort Meade Military Spouse
Job Fair and Appreciation Event on
Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McGill
Training Center, 8452 Zimborski Ave.
More than 70 exhibitors will provide
job and education opportunities.
In appreciation of military spouses,
the Fort Meade Alliance will host a
“relaxation station” where beverages and
light snacks will be served.
Information on the Pillars of Resiliency
will be available.
For more information, call 301-677-
9017, 301-677-9014 or 301-677-5590.
Asian Pacific American
Heritage Month
Observance
The garrison and 902nd Military
Intelligence Brigade will host Fort
Meade’s annual Asian Pacific American
Heritage Month Observance on May
9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McGill
Training Center, 8542 Zimborski Ave.
Admission is free.
The guest speaker is Ken
Niumatalolo, head coach for the U.S.
Naval Academy football team.
All Fort Meade service members
and civilian employees are encouraged
to attend with supervisory approval
and without charge to annual leave.
Administrative leave is authorized.
For more information, call the Fort
Meade Equal Opportunity Office at
301-677-6687 or the 902nd MI Equal
Opportunity Office at 301-677-2162.
file photo
massing of the colorsFort Meade’s Memorial Day Remembrance and 27th Annual Massing of the
Colors Ceremony will be held May 19 at 2:30 p.m. at the Pavilion.
The event is sponsored by Fort Meade and the Military Order of World Wars.
The grand marshal and keynote speaker is Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington,
commander, Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region and the Military
District of Washington.
The event will feature the Armed Forces Color Guard and the U.S. Army’s
Old Guard Fife Drum Corps. The U.S. Army Field Band will perform a
concert of patriotic music.
This venue is a tribute to veterans from all wars who made the ultimate
sacrifice in their service. It combines the colors and color guards of active
and Reserve component and National Guard military units, veterans service
organizations, and various civic and patriotic organizations.
The public is invited. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony.
Death notice
Anyone with debts owed to or by
the estate of Staff Sgt. Adam A. Arndt
must contact the Summary Court
Martial Officer for the Soldier.
Arndt died at his home on April 8.
Call Capt. (P) Tony Carodine at 301-
677-7062 or email tony.carodine.mil@
mail.mil.
Army Emergency Relief
Fund
As of Friday, Fort Meade’s annual
Army Emergency Relief fundraising
campaign has collected $76,902, or 85
percent of its $90,000 goal.
The campaign raises money and
awareness for the AER fund that
helps active-duty Soldiers, National
Guardsmen, Army Reservists,
retirees and their families in financial
emergencies by providing interest-free
loans or grants.
The AER Campaign runs through
May 15.
For more information, call Wallace
Turner, Army Emergency Relief officer
at 301-677-5768.
Bag sale
The Post Thrift Shop’s $3 bag sale
will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in
Building 2206 at the corner of 1st Street
and Chisholm Avenue.
The main store will be open.
Thrift Shop hours are Tuesdays through
Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for sales
only. Consignments on Tuesdays and
Thursdays are by appointment only.
For more information, call 410-672-
3575.
Mother’s Day Brunch
A Mother’s Day Brunch will be
offered May 12 at the Conference
Center.
Seatings are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
and from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
The brunch is open to all ranks and
services. Cost is $21.95 for members and
$25.95 for nonmembers. Reservations
are recommended.
Menu includes an omelet station,
waffle station and a hand-carved meat
station; shrimp and other seafood;
chicken and meats; assorted pasta;
casseroles; vegetables; and desserts.
For reservations or more information,
call 301-677-4333.
Financial Peace Workshop
The Installation Chaplain’s Office is
sponsoring a Financial Peace Workshop
to help service members, civilians and
their families get out of debt and save
for the future while improving mission
readiness.
A free preview will be offered Sunday
at 3 p.m. at Argonne Hills Chapel
Center, 7100 Rockenbach Road.
All class materials are free. Families
are welcome; child care will be provided.
For more information on the
workshop, go to daveramsey.com.
To register or for more information,
call Marcia Eastland at 301-677-0386 or
email marcia.j.eastland.civ@mail.mil.
MacArthur Middle PTSA
MacArthur Middle School PTSA will
meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the school
media center.
Members may visit and support
MacArthur’s Book Fair before or after
the meeting.
For more information, call Elizabeth
Lara at 570-766-1860 or email lizabeth_
lara@yahoo.com.
Dealing with picky eaters
The Exceptional Family Member
Program is offering the class, “Picky
Eaters and Expanding the Food
Repertoire,” on Wednesday from 6 to 8
p.m. at Army Community Service, 830
Chisholm Ave.
All are welcome. Registration is
required.
To register or for more information,
call 301-677-4779 or email anita.
l.hendrix.civ@mail.mil.
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Community News Notes
MICA scholarships
The Chesapeake Chapter of the
U.S. Army Military Intelligence
Corps Association seeks to recognize
outstanding college students and
graduating high school seniors from
schools in the Central Maryland area,
and first-year college students for their
achievements in leadership, academics
and community service by offering two
$2,000 scholarships for school year 2013
to 2014.
Parents or sponsors of applicants
do not have to be members of MICA,
but they must be active-duty, Reserve,
Department of the Army civilian or
retired Army military intelligence
personnel.
This application packet is due by May
17.
Applications may be obtained
by contacting retired Col. Kenneth
McCreedy at kmccreedy1@comcast.
net, or Jane Karapostoles at jane.
m.karapostoles.mil@mail.mil.
Applicants also must provide a
brief essay explaining their academic
interests and career goals; a certified
transcript of completed courses and
grades (GPA and class standing); two
letters of recommendation; and a copy
of a letter of acceptance from a college
or university, community college or
vocational school, where applicable.
Mail the application packet to:
Chesapeake Chapter of MICA, ATTN:
Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 309,
Fort Meade, MD 20755-0309.
Bible study
The Protestant Women of the Chapel
is offering two evening Bible study
classes at Argonne Hills Chapel Center:
• Couples marriage Bible study:
Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
• Evening women’s study of the Book
of Jonah: Thursdays at 7 p.m.
All are invited. For more information,
email ftmeadepwoc@gmail.com.
Common Ground veterans
scholarships
Common Ground on the Hill’s
Veterans Initiative provides full
scholarships for 10 veterans to
attend the Traditions Weeks summer
workshops at McDaniel College in
Westminster.
The “common ground” of the
traditional arts is celebrated as master
musicians, artists, craftsmen and creative
thinkers provide a quality learning
experience.
Traditions Weeks is from June 30 to
July 5 and from July 7 to 12.
Interested candidates must contact
Jose Flores by May 30 at jose.flores3@
us.army.mil.
For more information, visit
commongroundonthehill.org/
11reggateway.html.
Girl Scouts Camp Chica
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland is
offering a day camp from June 24 to 28
for girls in kindergarten to grade five at
Camp Woodlands in Annapolis.
Campers can canoe the creek, learn
archery, climb the rock wall, explore
science and meet nature center animals.
Cost is $25.
Transportation from Fort Meade to
Camp Woodlands as well as breakfast
and lunch each day are included.
Girls do not have to be current Scouts
to attend
To register, call Jessica Pryor at the
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland at
410-358-9711, ext. 214 or email jpryor@
gscm.org.
Out About
• Camp Corral Bingo Night, a cash
bingo fundraiser for Camp Corral, will
be held May 10 at 7 p.m. the Jessup
Community Hall, 2920 Jessup Road.
Doors open at 6 p.m.
This event is sponsored by the Golden
Corral at Arundel Mills Mall. Camps
are set up nationwide for children of
fallen, disabled or injured heroes to give
them a week of outdoor fun.
Bingo includes 20 regular games and
four specials. Cost is $15 for advanced
ticket sales and $20 at the door.
Refreshments will be on sale. Doors
prizes will be awarded. To hold tickets
or for more information, call Chairman
Dana Herbert at 410-796-7999 or email
ddherbert@maxinter.net.
• The Third Annual Naptown Barbecue
Contest and Music Festival will be held
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday,
noon to 6 p.m., at the Anne Arundel
County Fairgrounds.
Admission is $10. Children under 12
attend free. Parking is free. For a schedule
and more information, visit barBAYq.com.
• Meade Rod and Gun Club meets the
first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
at Perry’s Restaurant and Odie’s Pub at
1210 Annapolis Road, Odenton. The next
meeting is tonight in the banquet hall in
back of the building. Dinner is served at 6
p.m. For more information, call 410-674-
4000.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness
of Anne Arundel County conducts a free
support group for families with a loved
one suffering from mental illness on the
first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.
at the Odenton (West County) Library,
1325 Annapolis Road. The next meeting
is tonight. For more information, visit
namiaac.org.
• Families Dealing with Deployment
meets the first and third Monday of
every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at
Meuse Forest Neighborhood Center.
The next meeting is Monday. For more
information, call Kimberly McKay at 301-
677-5590 or email kimberly.d.mckay.ctr@
us.army.mil.
• Meade Branch 212 of the Fleet Reserve
Association meets the second Wednesday
of each month at 7 p.m. at VFW Post
160 on Route 170 in Glen Burnie. The
next meeting is Wednesday. Active-duty,
Reserve and retired members of the U.S.
Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are
invited. For more information, call 410-
761-7046 or 301-262-6556.
• Fort Meade TOP III Association
meets the second Wednesday of each
month at 3 p.m. at the Courses. The next
meeting is Wednesday. The association
is open to all Air Force active-duty and
retired senior noncommissioned officers.
For more information, call Master Sgt.
Jonathan Jacob at 443-479-0616 or email
jajacob@nsa.gov.
• Fort Meade Chapter of the Military
Officers Association of America will host
its next luncheon meeting on May 9 at
11:30 a.m. at the Conference Center.
Cost of luncheon is $16. Guest
speaker is retired Vice Adm. Norb Ryan,
MOAA president. The public is invited.
For reservations and more information,
call Rebecca Conover at 410-964-3237.
• Fort Meade E9 Association meets the
second Friday of every month at 7 a.m.
in the Pin Deck Cafe at the Lanes. The
next meeting is May 10. The association
is open to active, retired, Reserve and
National Guard E9s of any uniformed
service. All E9s in this area are invited
to attend a breakfast and meet the
membership. For more information, visit
e9association.org or call 410-551-7953.
Movies
The movie schedule is subject to change. For
a recorded announcement of showings, call 301-
677-5324. Further listings are available on the
Army and Air Force Exchange Service website
at www.aafes.com.
Movies start Wednesdays to Saturdays at
6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. NEW PRIC-
ES: Tickets are $5 for adults (12 and older)
and $2.50 for children. 3D Movies: $7 adults,
$4.50 children.
Today through May 25
Today Friday: “21 Over” (R). The night
before his big medical school interview, a promis-
ing student celebrates his 21st birthday with his
two best friends.
Saturday Sunday: “Admission” (PG-13). An
admissions officer for Princeton University takes
a surprising detour on the road to happiness.
With Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Michael Sheen.
Wednesday May 9, 10: “Olympus Has Fallen”
(R). When terrorists take over the White House,
an ex-Secret Service agent must rescue the presi-
dent. With Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Mor-
gan Freeman.
May 11, 15: “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” (PG-13).
Threats from within the government jeopardize
the G.I. Joe unit. With Dwayne Johnson, D.J.
Cotrona, Bruce Willis, Byung-hun Lee, Adrianne
Palicki. (3D)
May 12, 17: “The Host” (PG-13). When an
unseen enemy threatens mankind, a woman
risks everything to protect those she loves. With
Saoirse Ronan, Jake Abel, Max Irons, William
Hurt.
May 16, 18, 19: “The Croods” (PG). A prehistoric
family embarks on a journey into the world when
their cave is destroyed. With Nicolas Cage, Emma
Stone, Ryan Reynolds. (3D)
May 22, 25: “42” (PG-13). Story depicting
how Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers
General Manager Branch Rickey changed the
game of baseball by breaking the color barrier.
With Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole
Beharie.
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