Fort Meade SoundOff August 9 2012

1. Soundoff!
vol. 64 no. 32 Published in the interest of the Fort Meade community
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August 9, 2012
fired up
photo by nate pesce
A convoy of emergency vehicles makes a grand entrance to Fort Meade’s 29th annual National Night Out on Tuesday. The free event at McGlachlin Parade Field featured
law enforcement demonstrations, games, children’s attractions, food and music. For more, see Pages 12-13.
faithful gratitude UPCOMING EVENTS
Post welcomes Baltimore Ravens Saturday, 7 p.m.: The Jazz Ambassadors Summer Concert - Constitution Park
new garrison show appreciation to SATURDAY: National Bowling Day - Free games at The Lanes
area service members Monday & Wednesday, 12:30-2 p.m.: “Meade’s Got Talent” auditions - McGill
chaplain
Aug. 16, 7-10 p.m.: Karaoke Night - The Lanes
page 11 page 14 Aug. 18, 7 p.m.: The Volunteers Summer Concert - Constitution Park

2. Commander’s Column
Soundoff!
Editorial Staff
Garrison Commander
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Summer events slowly give
way to back-to-school plans
Col. Edward C. Rothstein
Acting Garrison Command
Sgt. Maj. Debra McGarity
Public Affairs Officer
Chad T. Jones The past week has been a great one for Team tions. The con-
Chad.T.Jones.civ@mail.mil Meade. certs, which are
Chief, Command Information Saturday started in a fantastic way as the USO held every Satur-
Philip H. Jones Metro hosted its annual “Operation Back to day this month,
Philip.H.Jones.civ@mail.mil School” at the Youth Center. The event, held in are free and open
Assistant Editor & Senior Writer partnership with Google, DynCorp International, to the public. I
Rona S. Hirsch
Staff Writer Lisa R. Rhodes BAE Systems and PH/AMD, is designed to help hope to see many
Staff Writer Brandon Bieltz kids get excited about the new school year as they of you at one of
Design Coordinator Timothy Davis enjoyed a couple of hours together playing and these wonder-
Supple­mental photography provided enjoying fun activities that included core academic ful and patriotic
by Patuxent Publishing Co. subjects such as reading, math, science, history concerts.
and art. On Tuesday, COL. Edward c.
Rothstein
Advertising Afterward, children of our service members received the Fort Meade Garrison Commander
backpacks filled with school supplies. The backpacks Directorate of
General Inquiries 410-332-6300
and school supplies are greatly appreciated. Emergency Services and Picerne Military Housing
Allison Thompson
410-332-6850 Allison.Thompson@baltsun.com This USO-sponsored program helps reduce the hosted the 29th annual National Night Out for the
Michele Griesbauer
financial strain that some military families face post community on McGlachlin Parade Field.
410-332-6381 Michele.Griesbauer@baltsun.com at the beginning of a new school year, especially The evening started with a convoy of emergency
when they have more than one child returning to vehicles parading through Fort Meade neighbor-
If you would like information about receiving Soundoff! on Fort Meade or are school. hoods. I joined McGruff the Crime Dog, post fire-
experiencing distribution issues, call 877-886-1206 or e-mail TP@baltsun.com. Later that day, I attended the Baltimore Ravens fighters, as well as a few service members, atop an
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday through Military Appreciation Day at M&T Bank Stadium. emergency vehicle as it toured the neighborhoods.
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Ravens set aside nearly 3,500 seats for service We greeted residents and helped create a festive
members, veterans and their immediate families to atmosphere that I hope will continue to strengthen
Printed by offset method of reproduction as a civilian enterprise in the interest of the
personnel at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, by the Patuxent Publishing Co., a subsidiary watch the team’s open training camp practice. neighborhood spirit and generate support for
of The Baltimore Sun Media Group, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278, every Thursday Service members and their families received local anticrime programs and police-community
except the last Thursday of the year in conjunction with the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office. complimentary T-shirts, patriotic gifts and photo partnerships.
Requests for publication must reach the Public Affairs Office no later than Friday before the and autograph opportunities with some of their The festivities continued at McGlachlin Parade
desired publication date. Mailing address: Post Public Affairs Office, Soundoff! IMME-MEA-PA, favorite players. Field where there were police demonstrations, a
Bldg. 4409, Fort Meade, MD 20755-5025. Telephone: 301-677-1361; DSN: 622-1361. Coach John Harbaugh is known for being a Howard County Police Department helicopter
Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage big supporter of the military community since landing, inflatables, laser tag, rock wall climbing,
without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, handicap or sex of purchaser, becoming the team’s head coach in 2008. In 2011, child identification services and a host of other
user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser Harbaugh was selected as a finalist for the inaugu- activities designed to promote crime prevention,
will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. ral NFL “Salute to Service” award for exceptional safety and neighborhood camaraderie.
efforts to honor and support the military commu- National Night Out is a great annual event and
Printed by Patuxent Publishing Co., a private firm, in no way connected with the Department
of the Army. Opinions expressed by the publisher and writers herein are their own and are
nity. This past spring, Army Chief of Staff Gen. allows us all to be part of a nationwide effort to
not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. The appearance Raymond T. Odierno presented Harbaugh with the send a message to criminals that crime has no place
of advertisers in the publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Award. on our streets or in our communities.
the Army of the products or services advertised. Saturday marked the fifth year that the Ravens It seems like summer is flying by, which means
have hosted a Military Appreciation Day. From we’ll just have to squeeze in as much fun as pos-
the conversations I had with service members, their sible out of August. Those who know me know
families, the players and Ravens coaches, this was I talk a lot about making sure we have balance in
www.ftmeade.army.mil a tremendous event for everyone involved. It was a our lives.
You can also keep track of Fort Meade on Twitter at twitter.com/ftmeademd great way to spend the afternoon. I’m sure every- I believe we all need to find balance between
and view the Fort Meade Live Blog at ftmeade.armylive.dodlive.mil. body had a lot of fun. work, family and personal time to lead happy and
I ended Saturday evening at Constitution Park, fulfilled lives. I hope you agree with me that balance
where we enjoyed the first free concert of the in life is important, and you’ll join me in making it
U.S. Army Field Band’s annual Summer Concert an important part of your life.
Co n t e n t s Series. The Concert Band’s 65-member instrumen-
tal ensemble and 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus per-
Thinking about the end of summer reminds me
that it will not be long before we all need to return
formed show tunes, opera, Americana and classical to our “back-to-school” mind-set and start think-
News.............................. 3 Sports................................... 14 works. The Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus put ing about ways to make the first days of school safe
on an incredible show! ones for our children.
This weekend at Constitution Park, the Army Let’s stay alert and be patient as back-to-school
Trouble Ticket................ 4 Movies.................................. 19
Field Band’s Jazz Ambassadors will perform a mix traffic hits our roadways, and please drive cau-
of big-band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary tiously through posted school zones.
Community.................. 17 Classified.............................. 20 jazz, jazz standards, Dixieland and patriotic selec- Have a great week!
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3. News
Leader development a critical part of cyberspace mission
By Mike Milord “We are developing an Army Cyber planning.” focused to leaders, staff and individuals,”
Army News Service Warrior outreach program nested with Similarly, said Kagel, the training he said. “This will enhance knowledge,
Leader development, training and edu- a full range of initiatives to recruit and aspect must develop the U.S. Army cyber skills and abilities required for cyberspace
cation are critical to the Army cyberspace retain the required workforce,” said workforce training strategy to identify professionals nested with the USCC joint
warfighting mission, said Lucas Kagel, Kagel. “We have developed initial cyber current training efforts, what training cyberspace certification and training stan-
chief of Concepts and Doctrine for U.S. specific intern, scholar and fellowship needs to be modified to meet emerg- dards.”
Army Cyber Command. opportunities.” ing requirements. Then, it must develop The long-range education venue for
“Cyber operations will be executed Looking ahead, Kagel said it is impor- new training solutions and incorporate cyberspace operations is the foundation
from various cyberspace warfighting plat- tant to stay focused on the future also. cyberspace training requirements within for leader development and training.
forms that people will build, operate “In the way of leader development, we Army Training and Doctrine Command’s “The best way to do this is to organize
and defend to support friendly mission want to incorporate cyberspace leader “Revolution in Training and Learning cyber within Army e-Learning Program,
command, and to exploit, attack, and development at all levels of professional Initiative” (home station and integrated within Army continuing education and to
influence adversary mission command,” military and civilian education,” he said. training environment), Kagel said. support one standard virtual educational
Kagel said. “This will ensure the Army has sufficient “We must plan to incorporate cyber institute tied to the technical careers,
“Army Cyber Command must provide planners and leaders with knowledge specific training through the Mission which connects all organizations involved
Army leaders, staffs and Soldiers an to integrate cyber capabilities into the Command Training Center and provide with training and educating the work-
increased understanding of cyberspace combatant commanders’ operations and cyberspace ‘digital awareness’ training force,” Kagel said.
threats and capabilities, specifically those
capabilities that are critical to enabling
mission command, to achieve desired
effects in support of the commander’s
objectives and intent.”
Kagel said Army Cyber Command is
working to identify what leaders need to
know with regard to cyber threats to pro-
tect the force and maintain the freedom
to operate and increase cyber awareness
among senior leaders.
In addition, he said, Cyber Command
is working to provide a cyber warrior
training and leader development strat-
egythat addresses the active-duty and
Reserve forces and civilians with associ-
ated cost analysis in a fiscally constrained
environment.
“The training ladder must include cre-
ation of cyber programs of instruction
in schoolhouses at all levels of individ-
ual training,” Kagel said. “That means
we need to identify and manage the
knowledge, skills and ability standards
for current and future cyber professionals,
nested with the U.S. Cyber Command,
joint cyberspace training and certification
standards.”
Establishing and continuing to improve
a world-class cyber opposing force to
provide combat training center-quality,
highly-realistic information warfare and
cyberspace threat replication is essential,
he said.
“For example, 1st Information Opera- photo by marine pvt. coby smith
tions Command offers three cyberspace
training courses for leaders and planners:
the Basic Computer Network Operations CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE CALL
Rep. John Sarbanes, of Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District, and his father, retired Sen. Paul S. Sarbanes,
Planners Course, the Executive CNO
Planners Seminar and the Senior Leader discuss the Fort Meade community with Garrison Commander Col. Edward Rothstein and his wife, Audrey, dur-
CNO Awareness Seminar,” Kagel said. ing a congressional office call Monday at garrison headquarters. The elder Sarbanes, who served from 1977 to
Underlying leader development and 2007, was the longest-serving senator in Maryland history. Both Sarbanes also were given a windshield tour of
training efforts, education is fundamental, the installation during their two-hour visit.
he said.
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4. N ews
Public Notice
Army invites comment on plan for former pesticide shop
The U.S. Army at Fort Meade invites the site disposal with land use controls with gram, Program Sites and Pesticide Shop) and included within the Administrative
public to comment on a proposed plan that long-term monitoring For a paper copy, visit the Fort Meade Record.
evaluates proposed, remedial-action alter- Environmental Division Office at 239
natives to address risk posed by pesticides, Preferred response action Chisholm Ave. or call 301-677-9854. Public meeting
metals and chlorinated, volatile organic Alternative 3 is the preferred response The office is open Monday to Friday The Army invites the public to attend a
compounds at the former pesticide shop site action for the former pesticide shop. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the
at Fort Meade. This alternative provides an optimum Copies also are avialable at the Anne Capt. John Smathers Army Reserve Center
The former shop is located in the south- balance between the selection criteria and Arundel County Library, West County on Route 175 (Annapolis Road, between
central portion of Fort Meade. is protective of human health and the Area Branch at 1325 Annapolis Road in 20th and 21st streets in Odenton) to discuss
The site was used as a pesticide shop environment. Odenton. the proposed plan and the Army’s plan to
from 1958 through 1978. The preferred response action may be The library is open Monday to Thursday remediate the site.
During its operation as a pesticide shop, modified or a new alternative may be devel- from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday Community members are also invited to
the building also housed a maintenance oped based on public input. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 attend the Fort Meade Restoration Advisory
facility for landscaping equipment. The site The final response action selected will be to 5 p.m. For more information, call 410- Board meetings held bimonthly at the Capt.
is presently a fenced-in vacant lot used for documented in a Record of Decision that 222-6277. John Smathers Army Reserve Center.
equipment storage. summarizes the decision-making process. The public may submit written com- The next RAB meeting is scheduled for
The Army will summarize and respond to ments during the 30-day comment period, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.
Alternatives evaluated comments received during the comment through Sept. 7. For additional project information, visit
The proposed plan evaluates the follow- period as part of the Record of Decision. Comments must be postmarked by Sept. Fort Meade’s Environmental Management
ing remedial action alternatives: 7 and sent to Mary Doyle, U.S. Army Gar- System website at ftmeade.army.mil/envi-
• Alternative 1: No further action Public comment period rison Public Affairs Office, 4409 Llewellyn ronment (click the links for Cleanup Pro-
• Alternative 2: Land use controls with Copies of the proposed plan will be avail- Ave. Fort Meade, MD, 20755-7058. gram, Program Sites and Pesticide Shop)
long-term monitoring able for review at fortmeade-ems.org (click Following the 30-day public comment or call the Fort Meade Public Affairs
• Alternative 3: Soil excavation with off- the links for Environmental Cleanup Pro- period, written responses will be prepared Office at 301-677-5592.
Connect with Fort Meade at
On the lookout for theft
Facebook.com/ftmeade The Directorate of Emergency Services
is actively working to keep neighborhoods
safe.
Families residing on post should remember
to ensure that windows and doors to homes,
Have you noticed an issue on post cars and garages are locked at all times,
Trouble
and wondered if anything is being regardless of time of day.
done to fix it? Email concerns and Although the crime rate in military housing
issues to chad.t.jones.civ@mail. is lower than off post, it is important to remember that Fort
Ticket mil. Each week, Soundoff! will
address issues identified on post
and describe what is being done to
Meade is not immune to crime. To protect your family and
belongings, remember to take an active role in deterring
crime.
solve them. Remain aware of your surroundings and immediately
report any suspicious activity to the Fort Meade Police at
301-677-6622 or 6623.
Issue: Plan: Status:
Youth Services Sports
Complex needs renovations
Renovate the Youth Services
Sports Complex
Actual use of fields is
expected to be Spring 2013
Chaplain’s Word:
FREELY SHARE
Demolition and installation “You can’t live a perfect day without doing
McGill Training Center Install a new HVAC are now being performedfrom
Aug. 16 to Oct. 1 (estimated), something for someone who will never be able to
HVAC is inoperative
classrooms 1-5 closed during
(except in the ballroom) repay you.” — John Wooden
A/C installation
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5. N ews
photo courtesy u.s. army field band
The Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus perform the first concert in the U.S. Army
Field Band’s annual Summer Concert Series on Saturday evening. All the concerts
are held every Saturday in August at 7 p.m. in Constitution Park.
Summer Concert
Series every Saturday
The Jazz Ambassadors will • Aug. 25: Finale: “1812
perform Saturday at 7 p.m. Overture,” combined concert
at Constitution Park during featuring all four performing
the U.S. Army Field Band’s components
annual Summer Concert In the event of inclement
Series. weather, the first three
The free concert will feature concerts will be canceled and
a mix of big-band swing, not rescheduled. The Aug.
Photo by Lauren Loader
bebop, Latin, contemporary
jazz, jazz standards, Dixieland
25 concert will be performed
at McGill Training Center IN THE BAG
Malia Bennett, 9, accepts a backpack of school supplies from a USO
and patriotic selections and will feature a variety volunteer during “Operation Back to School” hosted Saturday by the
Other concerts include: of selections from The USO at the Youth Center. The annual event, held in partnership with
• Aug. 18: The Volunteers Volunteers. Google, DynCorp International, BAE Systems and PH/AMD, is designed
to help area youngsters get excited about the new school year as they
will perform a blend of For more information enjoy fun activities that includes core academic subjects such as read-
popular American music, or up-to-date inclement ing, math, science, history and art. Children of service members also
including rock ‘n’ roll, pop weather information, visit received backpacks filled with school supplies.
and country. ArmyFieldBand.com.
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6. N ews
Sky-high
summer fun
Vacation Bible School
encourages children
‘to be good people’
By Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer
Through games, interactive exercis-
es and music, more than 190 children
enrolled in Vacation Bible School are
learning how they can trust God in every-
day life.
The theme of this year’s ecumenical
Bible-study program is “Sky Vacation
Bible School.”
“[The program] teaches children about
God and teaches them to trust God,” said
Marcia Eastland, Protestant Religious
Education coordinator at Argonne Hills
who has directed Vacation Bible School
for nine years. “It teaches them about
God’s love and how to be good people.”
The program, which is being held at
Argonne Hills Chapel Center, began
Monday and ends Friday.
Vacation Bible School is sponsored photos by nate pesce
annually by the Religious Services Office Children, volunteers and instructors at Sky Vacation Bible School surround a giant colorful parachute for a game called “Skydive”
and features Bible points that are rein- at Argonne Hills Chapel Center. The Religious Services Office is hosting the weeklong Vacation Bible School for children ages 4
forced daily through Bible stories, games, years old through fifth grade.
crafts and songs.
The program is targeted to children
ages 4 through fifth grade and is led by
about 90 volunteers.
According to the website of Group
Publishing, a national publishing house
that develops each year’s theme and cur-
riculum, young people will “discover that
by trusting God, everything is possible.”
The summer’s theme is taken from the
Gospel of Mark, Chapter 10, Verse 27:
“Everything is possible with God.”
Eastland said the annual program
makes a difference in young people’s
lives.
“Vacation Bible School stays with you
through adulthood,” she said. “It’s a very
good experience.”
1st Lt. Brandon Williams of the Maryland
National Guard, a leader in this week’s Sky
Vacation Bible School, gives instructions Children eat lunch in the cafeteria area
during an outdoor activity. The program, during this week’s Sky Vacation Bible
which began Monday and ends Friday, School. More than 190 children and
features games, arts and crafts, and 90 volunteers are participating in the
music to teach youngsters about the ecumenical program that focuses on a
Bible. different theme each year.
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GOING MAD
Eric Grant, 9, enjoys the “Mad Scientist’s” fog during the “Spectacular Sci-
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LEFT: Seven-year-old Makayla Munoz tries to outguess Mr. Mike, aka the
“Mad Scientist,” during his performance at the library’s “Reading Is So
Delicious” annual summer reading program.
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9. N ews
New garrison chaplain praises
support for religious services
Story and photo by Lisa R. Rhodes organizations on post. Rau also noted Chaplain (Maj.) Bogu-
Staff Writer Rau said he has attended eight of the slaw Augustyn, the garrison’s Catholic
Chaplain (Col.) Carl Rau would rather nine worship services and is impressed. priest, and his spiritual leadership of three
not be the center of attention. “The congregations are amazing,” he vibrant Catholic congregations.
When the new garrison chaplain was said. “God is alive and well in the peo- Rau urges members of the Fort Meade
told that SoundOff! wanted to publish a ple.” community who do not have a home
profile on him to introduce him to the During the interview, Rau highlight- church to visit a worship service on post.
Fort Meade community, Rau insisted that ed the contributions of Chaplain (Maj.) “They need to experience one of the
several garrison chaplains join him in the Dean Darroux, the former director of nine worship services,” he said. “Each one
interview to talk about their respective pastoral ministries who left Fort Meade is exciting.”
ministries. on Tuesday to serve at Fort Story, near For the first 30 to 60 days of his tenure,
“I really don’t want a big, full article Virginia Beach. Rau plans to meet with garrison leaders
on me,” Rau said. “I want it on all the Darroux also led the Argonne Hills and directors of partner organizations to
religious support these gentlemen and Chapel Center Protestant Gospel Service, determine “what’s working and why and
others give.” which was named the 2011 Volunteer what needs improving and why”
Rau, who began his tenure at Fort Organization of the Year in the spring. While Rau said it is a bit too early to
Meade on July 2, previously served at “He’s done a wonderful and great job,” state his vision for his tenure, Jacobs said
the Pentagon for four years on both the Rau said. Team Meade is Rau’s focus.
Army G-1 staff and the Army Chief of Rau also mentioned the work of Chap- “He sees himself as a vital part of Team
Chaplains staff. lain (Maj. ) Mark Jacobs, director of the Meade,” Jacobs said.
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Sid A. Taylor, who Family Life Ministry at Argonne Hills, A native of Michigan, Rau and his Chaplain (Col.) Carl Rau, who began
served as the garrison chaplain for one who supervises several pastoral interns wife, Kathy, have two children and three his tenure at Fort Meade on July 2,
year, is now the deputy garrison chaplain. from the Pastoral Counseling and Spiri- grandsons. His father, Raymond Rau, said he has never been assigned to an
“I’ve inherited a very good situation tual Care Department at Loyola Univer- was a World War II Bataan Death March installation before with such a diverse
from Chaplain Taylor,” Rau said. “The sity in Columbia. The interns, who are survivor and a prisoner of war for 36 selection of religious services.
more I learn about the installation, the pursuing either a master’s or doctoral months.
more I say kudos and congratulations to degree, volunteer as pastoral counselors in The Bataan Death March was a forcible Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort
Chaplain Taylor. ... He had a great sup- the Family Life Ministry program for nine transfer of 78,000 American and Filipino Wayne, Ind.
portive staff.” months to a year. POWs by the Japanese Imperial Army After his seminary studies, Rau minis-
In his 24 years as an Army chaplain, “It helps me grow as a supervisor in after the three-month Battle of Bataan in tered two congregations in Lexington and
Rau said he has never been assigned to guiding and assisting other young coun- the Philippines in World War II. Winchester, Ky., before entering the Army
an installation before with such a diverse selors,” Jacobs said. Rau served in the Marine Corps from chaplaincy.
selection of religious services. Rau also highlighted the worship ser- 1971 to 1974 and then re-entered military Rau said he was called by God to serve
Fort Meade’s Religious Services Office vices for Jewish service members, their service as an Army chaplain in 1988. as an Army chaplain and that his father’s
offers 22 daily and weekly worship services families and civilian employees that are led During his break in service from the faith during the war also inspired him.
that accomodate nine different faiths. A by Rabbi Levi Finkelstein. Marines, Rau pursued a bachelor’s degree The satisfaction of helping people work
staff of five chaplains, five chaplain assis- The Islamic service across the hall is in religion and psychology from Michigan through problems and overcome obstacles
tants and four staff members provide sup- led by Fort Meade Public Affairs Officer State University and a Master of Divinity is what is most rewarding about his work,
port to congregants, as well as to partner Chad Jones. degree in theology and counseling from he said.
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10. C over S tory
photos by nate pesce
National Night Out
Owen Kinney, 16, and Henry Valdes, 18, spar during a balancing jousting match at the
Fort Meade Boy Scouts’ booth. On- and off-post organizations provided informational
booths that offered games and giveaways.
celebrates community
BELOW: Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein signs the Community
National Night Out proclamation Tuesday at McGlachlin Parade Field during the
annual event attended by an estimated 5,000 people.
By Brandon Bieltz pony rides, informational booths and free
Staff Writer hot dogs, cotton candy, funnel cakes and
Kendall Farr was dressed head-to-toe in a Slurpees.
metallic suit that looked like he stepped out The National Association of Town Watch
of a sci-fi movie. sponsors the nationwide event on the first
Though prepared to join firefighters from Tuesday in August every year. Fort Meade’s
Baltimore-Washington International Thur- anticrime community event was co-hosted by
good Marshall Airport to take down a fuel fire the Directorate of Emergency Services and
on the runway, the 5-year-old from Baltimore Picerne Military Housing.
had trouble maneuvering in the gear and stood “It’s a police-community partnership
a few inches shorter than the tires of the Air- designed to heighten crime awareness and
craft Rescue and Firefighting truck. show the community the friendly face of the
“I was a real firefighter,” Kendall said. “The police department by showing them our tools
boots were hard [to walk in]. I kept falling and equipment we use to investigate crime,”
over.” said Fort Meade Police Capt. Thomas Russell,
Kendall and his mother Navy Reserve an event organizer.
Counselor 1st Class Kristi Farr were among Meagan Murray, a communications spe-
the estimated 5,000 people attending the 29th cialist at Picerne, said co-hosting the event is a
annual National Night Out held Tuesday eve- “great fit” for the privatized housing partner.
ning at McGlachlin Parade Field. “It’s centered around safety and it brings
The three-hour event featured demonstra- out the community,” she said.
tions by emergency responders, music, games, A majority of Picerne’s 120 employees at
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11. Tyler Rucker-Pickett, 6, puts out a virtual fire with the help of Fort Meade Fire Capt.
John Trottman. The simulator used a laser direction-sensing fire extinguisher to teach
children how to properly extinguish a fire.
LEFT: Youngsters climb the rock wall erected in the middle of the parade field.
Fort Meade worked the event, either grilling, parade field. Navy Chief Petty Officer Derrick
helping vendors or running inflatables. Granthum of the Defense Media Activity and
Festivities kicked off with a parade of his son Julien, circled the apparatus, checking
emergency response vehicles through the out each part. The 9-year-old declared that his
installation’s residential areas. favorite piece was the propeller.
Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Later in the evening, the APG Special
Rothstein and DES Director Lt. Col. J. Dar- Response Team demonstrated its explosive
rell Sides joined Sparky the Fire Dog and breaching tactics on a door set up near the
McGruff the Crime Dog atop a fire truck and end of the field.
used a megaphone to invite the community to “We like to demonstrate the amount of
the block party. The convoy came to a halt on training and dedication we have to our craft,”
Cooper Avenue alongside the parade field at 6 Police Lt. Joel Holdford said. “It’s gives us
p.m. to officially start the event. a chance to show the community that we’ve
This year’s National Night Out featured got them, that they’re safe and that we can
popular new attractions including a 7-Eleven protect them.”
Slurpee trailer, where Rothstein served a batch The large number of law enforcement and
to thirsty visitors, and a zip line. fire departments gathered together in one
Airman 1st Class Thomas Spaugh of the place presented an opportunity for young
22nd Intelligence Squadron was the first in line Kendall to feel comfortable with emergency
to get hooked up to the harness. “It was awe- responders, said his mother.
some,” he said after zooming down the cable. “Every since he was little, we made sure
In addition to the attractions, various dem- that he speaks to policemen, speaks to the
onstrations and informational booths from firemen,” Farr said. “We don’t want him to be
organizations on- and off-post spanned a intimidated by any emergency personnel. It’s a
majority of the parade field. fun way for [children] to interact and ask their
Fire departments from throughout the questions and feel more comfortable.”
area displayed a variety of fire-fighting tools. The former Defense Information School
Law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, instructor, who has attended National Night
Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Nation- Out for the past four years, said her family
al Security Agency, Fort Meade Police and looks forward to the gathering every year.
military police, Anne Arundel County Police, Granthum, who attended the event for a Lexi Rivera, 9, and her father Air Force Tech. Sgt. Marcelo Rivera of the 29th
Maryland State Police and Aberdeen Proving second year, said his family enjoys the annual Intelligence Squadron take a ride down the zip line, one of several new features at
Ground Special Response Team all brought activity as well. “We come out and let the this year’s free event.
equipment and showed off their skills. kids enjoy themselves and interact with the
Around 7 p.m., a helicopter from the How- other neighbors,” he said. “It’s just a pretty
ard County Police Department landed on the good time.”
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12. S ports
Ravens honor service of military members
By Brandon Bieltz
Staff Writer
As the Baltimore Ravens prepare for the
National Football League season, the team
opened its training camp to 20,324 fans
Saturday evening.
Among the energetic crowd that nearly
filled the entire lower level of MT Bank
Stadium in Baltimore, more than 3,000 seats
were reserved for service members, retirees
and family members as part of the Ravens’
fifth annual Military Appreciation Day.
The event was instituted by Ravens’ head
coach John Harbaugh during his first sea-
son with the team in 2008.
“It’s great that Coach Harbaugh reached
out to the military and is doing this [Mili-
tary] Appreciation Day for us,” said Maj.
Gen. Michael S. Linnington, commander
of Joint Forces Headquarters National
Capital Region/Military District of Wash-
ington. “We love the Ravens and the fact
that he’s paying tribute to our Soldiers,
Sailors, Airmen, Marines and deployed.”
In addition to being seated near the
endzone, service members received T-shirts,
patriotic gifts, and opportunities for auto-
graphs and photos with players and cheer-
leaders.
Prior to the practice, Harbaugh met with
service members to sign autographs and
shake hands.
“Just want to thank all the folks from the
U.S.. military who were here ... just all of
our good friends in the military for being photo by jason kelly
here,” Harbaugh said after the practice.
“Thank you for what you do. Freedom is Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed signs autographs for service members during the team’s Military Appreciation Day on Saturday.
not free, and we can’t do what we do with- The open practice was attended by 20,324 fans.
out you. Thank you very much.”
During practice, several service members Meade didn’t know that people came to
including Linnington and Garrison Com- watch preseason practices.
mander Col. Edward C. Rothstein walked While he doesn’t follow the Ravens,
around the field for a closer look at the Hodge said that as a fan of football he
drills and to meet several of the players, appreciated the team reserving seats for
including running back Ray Rice and safety service members to see the action up close.
Ed Reed. “It’s nice,” he said. “It’s good.”
Staff Sgt. Reynold Thomas of the Thomas agreed.
National Guard Bureau in Arlington, Va., “It’s well worth it,” he said of the event.
was among the fans watching the practice “I don’t know how they do it, but I appreci-
from the endzone seats. Saturday was the ate it for sure.”
closest Thomas had ever been to an NFL
field. Isaac Perry, 5, Dorrian Gooding, 6, and
“I would like to go on there,” he said. Jonathan Perry, 6, all members of the
Several service members said they Fort Meade Cougars youth football team,
enjoyed watching how the team trains for watch the Baltimore Ravens practice
the season. Saturday evening. The team reserved
“It’s great seeing how they practice,” more than 3,000 seats for service
Thomas said. “It looks kind of chaotic members and their families to attend the
out there.” training camp at MT Bank Stadium in
Staff Sgt. Clayton Hodge of the U.S. Baltimore.
Army Medical Department Activity at Fort photo by Sarah Pastrana
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13. S ports
Airman joins Team USA in duathlon championship
Story and photo by Brandon Bieltz
Staff Writer
When David Perez laced up his run-
ning shoes for the Blackwater Duathlon
in Cambridge on June 3, the Air Force
technical sergeant was aiming to finish his
first duathlon in five hours.
But after crossing the finish line in a Air Force Tech.
little more than four hours, Perez is now Sgt. David
preparing to head to Europe to compete in Perez poses
his second duathlon — the International with his bicycle
Triathlon Union Long Course Duathlon and Team USA
World Championship. uniform Saturday
Perez of U.S. Cyber Command will morning. Perez
join 18 other Americans representing their will join 18 other
country for the event that consists of a Americans to
10K run, 150K bike ride and another 30K compete at the
run through the hills of Zofingen, Swit- International
zerland. More than 1,500 athletes from Triathlon Union
around the world are expected to compete Long Course
in the endurance event on Sept. 2. Duathlon World
“It’s going to be awesome,” the 31-year- Championship
old Meuse Forest resident said. “I’m very on Sept. 2
excited for it. It’s a huge honor. It’s very in Zofingen,
humbling.” Switzerland.
A veteran endurance athlete with expe-
rience in marathons, ultra marathons and
century bike rides, Perez tested his skills in
his first duathlon at Blackwater.
But Perez was unaware that the event
served as the National Long Course
Championship and qualifier for the world
championships.
According to Team USA’s official web- asked Perez if he wanted to join Team While the rest of Team USA is train- “I enjoy biking, I legitimately enjoy it,”
site, the top 18 athletes in each age group USA that Perez found out he qualified. ing together in Colorado Spring, Perez is he said. “I hate running, I run because it’s
qualified for a spot on the team in Swit- He joined without hesitation, he said. training on his own at Fort Meade and in what I need to do. It’s good for me.”
zerland. The event consisted of a 10K run Then the training started. surrounding areas. Perez equates his dislike for running to
followed by a 70K bike ride, and finished The world championship is a much lon- “I am the Lone Ranger,” he said. fear and uses endurance races and long
with a 10K run, covering a total area of ger course than the Blackwater, totaling Perez trains during any spare time that periods of running as a way of facing
55.89 miles on a flat course. 118 miles through the rugged terrain of he can find. But between his duties at that fear.
Unaware of the race’s magnitude, Perez the Northern Switzerland town and home U.S. Cyber Command and his career as a “I think every individual has the ability
went into his first duathlon with aspira- of an ancient monastic settlement. professional mixed martial artist, free time to do what I do. I’m not special,” he said.
tions of just trying to hit his goal of five According to the event’s website, the is hard to come by. “I think it just comes down to heart and
hours. He said he wasn’t trying to beat first run consists of two 5K laps: “The “Training has been very difficult,” he the mental attitude. I believe in myself. If
anybody and was purposefully checking course is demanding — one half is on said. I set my mind to it, I know I have enough
his watch throughout the race to keep his asphalt streets and the other half on paths Six days a week, Perez works out with heart to get through it. ... It’s courage, hav-
tempo on track. through the forest.” Team Warfighter, a team of amateur ing the courage to face your fears.”
Perez finished at 4:09.36. Following the run, competitors will mixed martial artists, while preparing for Perez will arrive in Switzerland about
Shortly after the race, Perez left without transition to cycling for three laps of a upcoming fights in October. two days before the world championship
waiting for the awards or results to be 50K course through the hilly town. Ath- To find time, he has resorted to early to acclimate himself to the climate and
announced — still unaware the Blackwa- letes will then complete one final run on morning runs and weekend training — altitude — as well as meet his team for
ter was more than an average race. a 30K “hilly running course,” according helped by having Fridays off to work the first time.
“I don’t think it would have made to the website. out. Having worn an American flag patch
any difference, but mentally, for a lot of The hills and altitude are what Perez is “I’m the guy out here at 3:30, 4 o’clock for the past 11 years as an Airman, Perez
people, it probably would have,” Perez most focused on. in the morning running the base over and looks forward to competing with “USA”
said of not knowing the event was a world “That’s one of the biggest things I’m over and over again trying to find as many written on his uniform.
championship qualifier. “I felt good that concerned about,” he said “Normally, little hills as I can,” he said. “It’s not just about me,” he said. “It’s
day.” I would be in Colorado Springs, which On an average work day, Perez runs about everything that Team USA stands
It wasn’t until later in the week when a would simulate the high altitude and the six to eight miles. On weekends, he logs for and that flag, and representing my
team coordinator from the Olympic Train- amount of inclines I’m going to encoun- nearly 50 miles on his bike and 10 miles country with all the other countries out
ing Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., ter.” running. there. It will be amazing.”
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14. S ports
Jibber Jabber - Opinion Sports Shorts
Flag football coaches
Blatant disrespect Child, Youth and School Services’ Youth Sports is in need of four flag
football coaches for the flag football season.
Coaches will receive training and certification.
First things first. National Night Out was peers had me feel-
pretty outstanding. ing a little bit like Flag football season runs Aug. 26 to Oct. 12.
YDJ, YJ3 and my nephew, Bilal, are all a Carmelo Anthony For more information, call 301-677-1329 or email matthew.sagartz@
little tough after climbing on HMMWVs and after he took a fla- us.army.mil.
spending 20 minutes with the NSA Police. grant shot to the
Plus, my wife and I learned that nothing “man region” by Running club
breaks a fast quite like a brain freeze, courtesy some Argentinean Gaffney Fitness Center plans to form a running club that will meet once a
of a Slurpee. scrub during the week at the facility.
I even enjoyed being taunted by our police Olympics. http:// Chad T. Jones, Those interested in joining should contact Angie Wanner at 301-677-3318
and the boss from atop a fire truck during bit.ly/QDFXmY Public Affairs or email angela.m.wanner.naf@mail.mil.
the parade. I can still hear our DES Director AND http://bit.ly/ Officer
Lt. Col. J. Darrell Sides screaming over the
sirens: “Come on out. Free for everybody,
RmOZEK
I couldn’t have been more proud of Team
Texas Hold ‘em
except PAO.” USA’s response: A 42-17 run, which turned a Texas Hold ‘em no buy-in games are played Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Lanes.
Of course, he carries a gun, has access to a close game into a 29-point blowout. Games are free and open to the public. For more information, call 301-677-
fire hose and was proceeding down Llewellyn Now since we are talking about disrespect, 5541.
Avenue three or four steps faster than I could I would like to seek your counsel on an issue
maintain. So he knew there was no chance I brought up on my Facebook page. It is Youth Fall Sports
of me mustering a retaliatory assault on his regarding what to think about U.S. gymnast
Fall sports registration is under way at Parent Central Services, 1900 Reece
motorcade. McKayla Maroney’s behavior on the medal
Road.
However, one day (obviously not this week) stand after bringing home the silver in the
Youth sports are available for ages 3 to 18 years old. Fall sports include
Fort Meade’s top cop is going to want some vault. In case you haven’t seen the image, here
cheerleading, flag football, tackle football, swim and soccer.
coverage or maybe a photo. He may even ask it is: http://bit.ly/TcZlqL.
For more information or to coach, call 301-677-1156 or 301-677-1149.
for it at a command and staff meeting. And If you watched the coverage of the vault,
when he does, then maybe, just maybe, I may an event that Maroney was the clear favorite
stand and say, “Free coverage for everyone, to win, it was clear she wasn’t happy about National Bowling Day
except DES.” coming in second. Her behavior could only The Lanes is celebrating National Bowling Day on Saturday with free
Similarly, I should give some NNO kudos be described as childish at best. It could also games.
to a certain communications director from be described as downright boorish and the Each customer’s first game will be free.
FGGM’s favorite housing partner — tech- epitome of “The Ugly American.” For more information, call 301-677-5541.
nically its only housing partner — Picerne My initial thought to her reaction and
Military Housing. the image was not favorable, and I know if EFMP bowling
This director, who shall remain nameless, McKayla was some other athlete, or at least
showed amazing integrity while serving as if she was competing against other American The Exceptional Family Member Program bowling events are held the third
the literal end of the funnel cake line Tuesday athletes, I’d be much harder on her. Tuesday of each month at the Lanes.
night. And by literal end, I mean she was kick- It is not like she was handed a lump of coal The next EFMP bowling event will be Aug. 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
ing more people out of the line than Patrick on Christmas, or her dog was just kicked. She Events are open to Fort Meade exceptional family members and their family
Swayze kicked out of the Double Deuce in just earned a silver medal, for goodness’ sake, members and features free buffet food and giveaways.
“Road House,” http://bit.ly/rLWfz. and her only reaction was to pucker her lips Exceptional family members ages 18 and younger and their siblings may
Of course her weapon of choice was a and cover the medal with her hands as if it register for free games and shoe rental at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/
smile as opposed to Swayze’s roundhouse or was the scarlet letter. meadecyms.html.
throat rip, but it proved to be just as effective But I also know I wouldn’t have been overly Adult exceptional family members may register for free games and shoe rental
despite the pleas from everyone hankering for enthused if she would have celebrated coming at the EFMP office at 301-677-4779. Discounted games and shoe rental will be
free fried dough covered in powdered sugar. in second as if she came in first. So, I ask you, offered to other adult family members.
That includes me, a man who had been fast- how should she have reacted? For more information, email Anita Hendrix at anita.l.hendrix.civ@mail.mil or
ing for 15 hours and wanted nothing more Send your thoughts on this and anything call 301-677-4779.
than some cake. Yet despite my hardships and to do with the world of sports to chad.t.jones.
threats similar to what I’m going to drop on civ@mail.mil. Dollar Days
LTC Sides one fine day, she remained firm, Barring any more disrespect on par with The Lanes offers Dollar Days every Thursday.
and I remained hungry. our American flag being improperly secured Bowlers receive a game of bowling, shoe rental, a hot dog, hamburger,
My wife, also hungry, couldn’t help but during a medal ceremony (http://bit.ly/QLx- small fries, pizza slice or small soda for $1 each.
take the opportunity to question my appar- EaT), we will have our fantasy football 2012 For more information, call 301-677-5541.
ent lack of influence on this post. But what preview next week.
good is a spouse if she can’t kick you while Columnist note: You wanna-be columnists For more Fort Meade sports, visit www.quickscores.com/ftmeadesports.
you’re down? have exactly two weeks to send in your Jibber
To be honest, my wife’s jab teamed with the Jabber submissions for possible publication on
above examples of blatant disrespect by my Aug. 23 and 30.
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