Fort Meade Soundoff June 20, 2013

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Today, 7 p.m.: Jazz Ambassadors “Son Tropical” Concert - Constitution Park
Monday, 9 a.m.-Noon & 1-4 p.m.: Drug-Free Workplace Training - Post Theater
Monday, Noon-1 p.m.: LiveArmy Green - Meuse Forest Neighborhood Center
June 27, 7 p.m.: Soldiers’ Chorus“From Stage to Screen”Concert - Constitution Park
July 3, 4-10 p.m.: Red,White and Blue Celebration - McGlachlin Parade Field
resiliency
Joint service run
salutes Army birthday,
importance of wellness
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vol. 65 no. 24 Published in the interest of the Fort Meade community June 20, 2013
photo by steve ruark
happy 238th Army birthday!Staff Sgt. Randy Wight of the U.S. Army Field Band sings “God Bless America” during the Baltimore Orioles’ Military Appreciation Day on Friday. The event, hosted on the
Army’s 238th birthday, featured Fort Meade Soldiers — active-duty and retired — who were recognized during the game against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden
Yards. The Orioles beat the Red Sox 2-0. For the story, see Page 12.

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Commander’s Column
Contents
News.............................. 3 Sports...................................14
Classified......................21 Movies..................................19
Community..................17 Places of Worship...............20
Editorial Staff
Garrison Commander
Col. Edward C. Rothstein
Garrison Command
Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Latter
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Philip H. Jones
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Last week, we had our first severe weather of the
summer. High winds, thunderstorms and heavy rain
poured down in parts of Baltimore, and Anne Arun-
del and Prince George’s counties.
The storm brought down trees and power lines.
National Weather Service meteorologists are still
determining if a tornado touched down in Laurel.
Last week’s weather is a reminder that this is the
start of our 101 Critical Days of Summer, which runs
through Labor Day weekend.
While taking precautionary measures during severe
weather is something we all need to keep in mind,
there are a number of other things — some quite easy
— that we can do to enjoy the summer months while
continuing to make safety a priority.
My wish is for everyone to have an opportunity to
get out of the house, take time off from work, and
enjoy warm weather activities like swimming, boating
and camping or some of the events here such as the
Summer Concert Series and the Red, White and Blue
Celebration.
But keep in mind that many of these activities have
potential danger tied to them. For example, off-duty
vehicle accidents are the leading cause of fatal mis-
haps, while water sports and drowning have the second
highest number of fatalities.
It’s important to take the time to assess the risks
involved in whatever we do, whether on- or off-duty.
Here are some safety tips we should all be mindful
of to increase our opportunities for a safer summer:
• Vehicle/motorcycle operations
Avoid summer accidents by never drinking and
driving.
Always wear your seat belt when driving a vehicle
and a helmet when riding a motorcycle. Obey the
speed limit.
Do not use a cellular phone while driving. Keep
summer road trips to a reasonable length; take rest
breaks.
• Water safety (swimming, boating)
Don’t drink when you’re swimming or boating;
good judgment and balance are adversely affected.
Drownings most often occur during off-duty rec-
reational swimming in unauthorized swimming areas,
after dark, and are frequently related to alcohol use.
• Sun protection
Limit sun exposure by seeking shade between 10
a.m. and 4 p.m.
Wear protective
clothing (hat to
shade your face,
ears and neck;
sunglasses to pro-
tect your eyes).
Apply sun-
screen with a sun
protection factor
(SPF) of 30 or
higher.
• Grilling safety
Learn how to
operate your barbecue before you begin.
Keep a fire extinguisher handy and put the bar-
becue in a safe place, at least 10 feet from a house or
building. Check the equipment frequently.
Never leave a grill unattended.
• Food safety
Food poisoning increases during the summer
because bacteria and other organisms grow faster in
the warm summer months.
Keep everything clean. Separate the raw meat and
poultry from the vegetables and use a meat thermom-
eter to make sure meats reach the correct internal
temperatures.
Don’t let food sit out for more than two hours.
• Camping
Always prepare for the unexpected. Before you
leave, check the weather report, learn about security
at your camp location, and tell family and friends
your plans.
Be sure to bring a supply kit that includes a first aid
kit, compass or GPS, map, flashlight, blankets, batter-
ies, food, water, clothes and medications.
• Lawn-mowing
Be sure to remove rocks and sticks from the yard
before mowing. Use personal protective equipment
(eye, hearing, foot).
Turn off the motor before removing debris from the
blades. Don’t let a child sit on your lap when you’re
operating a riding lawn mower.
• Insect awareness
Avoid areas where insects nest or congregate, such
as stagnant pools of water, uncovered foods and gar-
dens where flowers are in bloom.
Avoid using scented soaps, perfumes or hair sprays.
Apply insect repellent to exposed skin.
Remember, it’s important to think safety when
you’re having summer fun. You don’t want to have
an avoidable accident happen to you or anyone
in your family.
Have a great week!
Think safety during
summertime fun
COL. Edward c.
Rothstein
Garrison Commander
CORRECTION
In last week’s Soundoff! Commander’s Column,
it was incorrectly stated that the Army Wellness
Center had recently open. The center is scheduled
to open later this summer.

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By Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer
Retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth
O. Preston spoke about the importance of
the Association of the United States Army
in his presentation for the Francis Scott Key
Chapter of AUSA.
He called AUSA “the linchpin of our
organizations.”
Preston spoke June 13 as part of the
chapter’s commemoration of the Army’s
238th birthday and Flag Day, which was held
at the recently renovated Club Meade.
The sergeant major is the director of
NCO Soldier Programs for AUSA. The
nonprofit educational organization supports
the Army — active duty, National Guard,
Reserve, wounded warriors, veterans, civil-
ian employees, retirees and family members
— and represents the Army on Capital Hill
and in local communities, according to its
website.
Retired Sgt. Maj. Jim Gilbert, president of
the Francis Scott Key Chapter, welcomed the
audience of 100 people.
“We’re going to have a good party this
morning,” he said.
The two-hour event began when the
Defense Information School color guard
posted the colors. Staff Sgt. Randy Wight, a
vocalistwithTheVolunteersof theU.S.Army
Field Band, sang the National Anthem.
Chaplain (Maj.) Scott Thompson, the
garrison chaplain resource manager, gave
the invocation.
In his remarks, Garrison Commander
Col. Edward C. Rothstein said the strength
of the nation extends from the service mem-
bers who defend the country to the families
and communities that support them.
Gilbert presented Rothstein, who is retir-
ing later this year, with a 15-star, 15-stripe
“Star-Spangled Banner Flag” encased in
glass. The flag was flown over Fort McHenry
in Baltimore in Rothstein’s honor.
Preston, who served as sergeant major
of the Army from 2004 to 2011, began his
presentation by highlighting the history of
the founding of AUSA in 1950.
Preston said the buildup of Army troops
and equipment for World War II left a “huge
debt” for the nation when the Army experi-
enced an immediate downsizing of troops
after the war in 1945.
“The thought was that after World War II,
we would go into Germany and into Japan
and we would recoup those losses from those
countries,” Preston said. “So we realized
really quickly that if we were going to stand
thosecountriesrightupagainandmakethem
AUSA chapter celebrates Army birthday
self-sustaining and a partner, we couldn’t just
go in there and strip all the money out. So we
didn’t. We suffered the loss.”
Military leaders from the infantry and
field artillery branches of the Army appealed
to Congress to preserve the Army’s fighting
power.
“This was a hit-and-miss approach,”Pres-
ton said. “They realized we needed to come
together as one voice.”
It was at that point that AUSA was
established. The organization was initially
a merger between the Infantry Association
and the Field Artillery Association, Preston
said.
Gen. Wade Haislip, then the vice chief of
staff of the Army, served as the organization’s
first president, along with Lt. Gen. Raymond
McLain, then comptroller for the Army who
served as vice president.
Preston said AUSA was led by a uni-
formed service member until 1956, when the
organization’s leaders realized that “when
a uniformed service member is speaking to
elected officials, we work for the government;
the Congress is our boss” and could not
engage in debate.
It was then that the Council of Trust-
ees of AUSA amended the bylaws to pro-
hibit active-duty personnel from holding
policy-making positions in the association,
according to the AUSA communications
department.
Preston said this decision “gave the Army
great strength.”
Afterthespeech,GilbertpresentedPreston
with a “Star-Spangled Banner Flag” flown
over Fort McHenry in Preston’s honor.
FortMeade’stwooldestSoldiers—retired
Lt. Col. Alfred Shehab, 93, a member of the
chapter’s executive committee, and retired
Sgt. 1st Class Carlo De Porto, 92, a mem-
ber of AUSA — cut the Army birthday
cake along with retired Sgt. Maj. Raymond
Moran, vice president of Retiree Affairs for
the chapter, and Spc. Dylan Royer, 23, of
U.S. Cyber Command.
The Volunteers performed a medley of
patriotic songs. Cassie Sandacz, a guest of
Shehab, sang “God Bless America.”
AUSA member retired Lt. Col. Ruth
Hamilton, vice commander-in-chief of the
Military Order of the World Wars and
senior vice commander of the Gen. George
G. Meade chapter of the Military Order of
the World Wars, later presented Gilbert and
the Francis Scott Key chapter’s executive
committee with a plaque of appreciation for
community service.
After the event, Sgt. John Hall of U.S.
Cyber Command said he was impressed by
Preston’s speech.
“It reminds us of where we came from and
where we are going,” he said.
Giancarob Van Wright, a Meade High
School graduate who completed the school’s
Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, said
he attended the event last year and was glad
to be back.
“You get to meet many dignitaries,” the
19-year-old said, “... and remember the
meaning of the Army’s birthday.”
photo by nate pesce
Retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston (far right) looks on as retired Lt. Col. Alfred Shehab, 93, (second from left)
and retired Sgt. 1st Class Carlo De Porto, 92, cut the Army birthday cake along with retired Sgt. Maj. Raymond Moran (far left)
and Spc. Dylan Royer, 23, on June 13 at Club Meade. Preston was the guest speaker at the Army’s 238th birthday and Flag Day
celebration hosted by the Francis Scott Key Chapter of the Association of the United States Army.

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Col. Tracy Smith, chief of staff of First Army Division East, renders a final salute to a
flag that was retired during the Boy Scout Troop 755 Flag Day ceremony on June 14
in Gambrills. Smith was the guest speaker.
Story and photo by
Staff Sgt. Stephen Crofoot
First Army Division East Public Affairs
When American flags become unser-
viceable, Boy Scouts step in to ensure
a proper retirement for the most visible
symbol of America’s honor, courage
and strength.
On Flag Day, First Army Division
East Chief of Staff Col. Tracy Smith
joined Boy Scouts from Troop 755 for
a flag retirement ceremony June 14 in
Gambrills.
“We have been presented with flags of
our country, which have been inspected
and condemned as unserviceable,” said
Bruce McPherson, VFW Post 5172
trustee. “They have reached their pres-
ent state in a proper service of tribute,
memory and love.”
McPherson, a retired lieutenant col-
onel, said it is important to understand
why Flag Day is so important to the
Army’s birthday.
“A flag may be a flimsy bit of printed
gauze, or a beautiful banner of finest
silk,” he said. “Its intrinsic value may
be trifling or great. But its real value is
beyond price, for it is a precious symbol
of all that we and our comrades have
worked for and lived for and died for
— a free nation of free men, true to the
faith of the past, devoted to the ideals
and practice of justice, freedom and
democracy.”
During the ceremony, the Boy Scouts
recited the “Pledge of Allegiance,” and
guest speakers talked about the history
and significance of the Army birthday
and Flag Day. Both fall on June 14.
“I began this day participating in
an Army birthday ceremony, and I am
ending it participating in a Flag Day
ceremony,” Smith said in his guest
speech. “I have spent all day among
people who are proud of our nation,
who want to make it a better place and
who proudly wear our flag on their
shoulders.”
Inspired by decades of state and
local celebrations, Flag Day — the
anniversary of the Flag Resolution of
1777 — was officially established by the
proclamation of President Woodrow
Wilson on May 30, 1916.
While Flag Day was celebrated in
various communities for years after
Wilson’s proclamation, it was not until
Aug. 3, 1949 that President Harry Tru-
man signed legislation designating June
14 as National Flag Day.
Duringtheceremony,Smithexplained
what the American flag means to him.
“When I joined the Army, I stood in
front of the flag and I raised my right
hand, and the flag went from being
a piece of cloth to being the symbol
of my nation … the nation I was now
charged with supporting and defend-
ing,” Smith said.
“It became the symbol of freedom
and liberty. It became a symbol of
everything I hold dear. When I see the
flag, I can’t help but stand taller, walk
prouder and hold my head up knowing
that I personally have supported and
defended my nation and way of life.”
Boy Scouts prepared the flag for a
proper retirement. They cut the blue
field of stars from the red and white
stripes, then cut the stripes apart.
Scouts then handed the pieces to Smith
and other guests to place in the fire.
As each stripe was placed in the
fire, those assembled rendered salutes
and showed respect with a moment of
silence.
“Tear each of [the] 13 stripes and lay
them on the fire, one at a time,” said
Michael Brown, senior patrol leader,
Troop 755. “As you do this, think
about the 13 original colonies and the
pioneers who carved a nation out of a
wilderness. They risked everything to
fight for the independence, which we
enjoy today.”
At the ceremony’s end, the Scouts
handed out portions of the flags to
audience members to participate in
the retirement of the tattered flags.
Once all pieces were burned, the Scouts
raised a new flag and led a prayer.
“This was a huge honor being
here today,” Smith said. “As I looked
through the crowd, I saw many more
people who have the same pride in the
flag that represents our great country.
“I also saw the future of our world
out there, and the future is extremely
bright.”
‘Symbol of Pride’
Boy Scouts honor retired flags
at National Flag Day ceremony

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photo by Sgt. Walter reeves
Approximately 45 members of the Maryland Army National Guard’s 29th Military Police Company partnered with the 241st
Military Police Detachment and the Directorate of Emergency Services from June 2 through Friday to supplement security for
the installation during the beginning of the court-martial of Pfc. Bradley Manning.
By 2nd Lt. Jessica C. Donnelly
29th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Due to the need for heightened secu-
rity, military police with the Maryland
National Guard conducted its annual
training at Fort Meade from June 2
through Friday to provide support to
its active-duty counterparts.
Approximately 45 members of the
Maryland National Guard’s 29th Mili-
tary Police Company partnered with the
241st Military Police Detachment and
the Directorate of Emergency Services
to supplement security for the installa-
tion during the beginning of the court-
martial of Pfc. Bradley Manning.
“We have been performing law and
order operations including entry-point
security, trial security and patrol duties,”
said 2nd Lt. Christopher Larkin, 29th
MP Company platoon leader.
He explained that the unit’s respon-
sibilities included crowd control during
demonstrations at the gates, ensuring
that demonstrators did not attempt
to access unauthorized areas, as well
as conducting security inspections of
randomly selected vehicles.
Due to the trial, there was a large
increase of personnel traveling on and
off post. While individuals were allowed
to attend the trial, camera equipment
and political signs were not permitted.
Once the trial was under way, the
duties expanded to more law enforce-
ment tasks including assisting post
MPs in identifying and ticketing driv-
ers using cell phones while operating a
vehicle, seat belt enforcement, respond-
ing to domestic violence and sexual
assault incidents, directing traffic dur-
ing an installation run and assisting
when a vehicle rolled over, said Capt.
Toriono Davis, 29th MP Company
commander.
The unit was originally scheduled to
perform its annual training at Bethany
Beach, Del., conducting U.S. Army
Military Police School requirements
for military police training, but instead
took the opportunity for a real-world
mission.
“You can’t fully mimic this experi-
ence and exposure just through train-
ing,” Davis said. “They are learning
how 24-hour operations work. … It
gives them a better idea of what it’s like
to work in law enforcement.”
He added that working at Fort Meade
gave the Soldiers the opportunity to
work in a joint environment - inter-
acting with military members from
other services, military dependents and
civilians. It also gave them the chance
to build relationships with their active-
duty counterparts and learn from each
other.
“During this era of downsizing, we
have to work together,” Davis said. “We
have to work to expand the National
Guard presence.”
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29th MPs provide additional post support
Exchange
credit card
fees impact
community
Army Air Force Exchange Service
Public Affairs
DALLAS — Military shoppers
patronizing their local Exchange
probably don’t give a second thought
as to which credit card to use at
checkout. What they may not be
aware of, however, is that the use of
bank-issued cards at the Exchange
ultimately costs the military commu-
nity millions annually.
Last year alone, bank-issued card
processing expenses at Army Air
Force Exchange Service facilities
sapped more than $86 million from
the Exchange and, in turn, critical
funds that could be used for Family
and Morale, Welfare and Recreation
programs.
One way military families can help
reduce costs and strengthen their
Exchange benefit is to take advantage
of the Exchange’s exclusive MILI-
TARY STARR Card.
Unlike bank cards, profits gener-
ated from the MILITARY STARR
Card are shared with military com-
munities through contributions to
the military service’s quality-of-life
funds.
“Using the MILITARY STARR
Card is one of the easiest ways
for troops to directly impact their
Exchange and [FMWR} benefits,”
said the Exchange’s Senior Enlisted
Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Tony Pear-
son.
“Reducing these unnecessary
expenses can go a long way in maxi-
mizing the dividend the Exchange
annually returns to the military com-
munity.”
The MILITARY STARR Card is
accepted at all Army and Air Force,
Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard
Exchange activities, as well as the
Exchange catalog and the Exchange
online store at shopmyexchange.com.
To learn more about the MILITARY
STARR Card, visit shopmyexchange.
com and click “Credit Services.”

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Photo by Sgt. Amy Christopherson
SHOW OF APPRECIATIONAlexis Moiseyenkov, daughter of Staff Sgt. Aleksey Moiseyenkov, a linguist with Charlie Company, 741st Military
Intelligence Battalion, 704th MI Brigade, receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Capt. Benjamin Hopper,
commander of Charlie Company, on June 7 at Murray Hill Middle School in Laurel. Alexis organized a team of
volunteers at her school to raise money and send care packages to deployed Soldiers from the brigade.
perform well and is as crucial to mission
readiness as fuel, food and fire power.
Fortunately, there are some actions you
can take to minimize the effects of lack of
sleep from jet lag and its impact on per-
forming your duties.
Tips for travelers from the National Sleep
Foundation:
• Choose flights that allow early evening
arrival. Stay up until 10 p.m. local time.
• Prepare for time zone changes. Wake up
and go to bed earlier several days prior to
an eastward trip, or wake up and go to bed
later for a westward trip.
• Limit daytime naps. If you must nap
during the day, limit the nap to less than
two hours in the early afternoon.
• Change your watch to the destination
time zone upon boarding the plane.
• Bring earplugs and blindfolds to block
out unwanted noise and sound while sleep-
ing.
• Avoid alcohol or caffeine three to four
hours before bedtime. Both act as stimu-
lants that interfere with sleep.
• Avoid heavy meals upon arrival at
destination.
• Avoid vigorous exercise close to bed-
time.
• Get some sun. Daylight is a power-
ful stimulant for regulating the biological
clock. Staying indoors worsens jet lag.
• Talk to you doctor about sleep aids.
There are several over-the-counter and pre-
scription sleep aids that can be taken short-
term to minimize jet lag’s effects.
For more resources on dealing with jet lag
or other sleep disorders, visit the National
Sleep Foundation website at sleepfounda-
tion.org/article/sleep-topics/jet-lag-and-sleep
or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention at cdc.gov/sleep.
By Laura Vasquez
Program Evaluator
U.S. Army Public Health Command
Do you ever find yourself struggling to
fall asleep at night, yet falling asleep during
briefings after a day of traveling?
You are probably experiencing jet lag.
Jet lag is a common sleep disorder that
occurs when crossing time zones and dis-
rupts the body’s natural biological clock
that tells you when to sleep and when to
stay awake.
Jet lag is a significant concern for Sol-
diers, civilians and retirees who travel often
for temporary duty assignments, deploy-
ments or permanent change of station
moves.
It can take several days to several weeks
to adjust for jet lag’s effects, leaving the trav-
eler feeling fatigued and prone to accidents
related to insufficient sleep.
Sufficient, healthy sleep — six to eight
hours a night — is one of the Army sur-
geon general’s top priorities for building
and sustaining good Soldier- and family
member health through the “Performance
Triad.”Sleep, along with a focus on healthy
activity and nutrition, is one of the three
legs of the triad.
Lack of sleep impedes mission readiness.
Incidents of friendly fire and navigational
errors have occurred as a result of a lack of
sleep. Insufficient sleep also contributes to
motor vehicle and machinery-related acci-
dents or deaths in the military and general
population.
Sleepiness impairs the ability to think
clearly, perform complex mental tasks, form
memories and solve problems. Going 24
hours without sleep is comparable to being
legally drunk in all 50 states.
Sleep is a restorative process necessary
for muscle repair, memory consolidation,
appetite control, and hormonal growth
and regulation, and is a part of a healthy
immune system.
Adequate quality and quantity of sleep
allows you to wake up feeling refreshed
and alert for the day. Sleep is a necessity to
Jet lag
can affect
sleep for
travelers
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By Capt. Adam Petty
Legal Assistance Division
You probably heard of a “last will
and testament,” often referred to simply
as a “will.” You’ve probably been told
that you need to have a will.
But you may have asked yourself,
“What exactly is a will? What’s the big
deal?”
A will is a written legal document
prepared for one person, called the
“testator,” which sets forth what is to
happen to his or her property (referred
to as the “estate”) upon the testator’s
death.
The will also designates who is to
be named as guardian to care for any
minor children and appoints a person
called the “personal representative” or
“executor,” who carries out the instruc-
tions in the will.
A person receiving a gift from the tes-
tator’s estate is called a “beneficiary.”
Having a will is important because
if you die without leaving a valid will,
much, if not all, of your estate will be
divided and distributed according to
the “intestate succession” laws of the
state.
These laws divide all property between
a few close relatives according to a set
formula, and generally exclude more
distant relatives, friends and charities.
Intestate succession laws may not
properly reflect your wishes. If you are
married and have no children, Mary-
land law requires your spouse to share
your property with your parents.
There is even less protection for
unmarried couples. At the time of writ-
ing this article, I have not been able to
find any state in the United States that
gives an unmarried partner any prop-
erty under intestate succession.
In addition, intestate succession laws
do not deal with the question of who
will take care of minor children if both
parents die or if the surviving parent
is unavailable, forcing the courts and
social service agencies to appoint a
guardian.
Stating your preference in the will is
the only way to evidence who you want
to raise and educate your children after
your death.
In general, a will becomes effective
only when it is signed by you and wit-
nessed with certain formalities. Mary-
land law requires the will be in writing,
signed by the testator, and witnessed by
at least two individuals in the testator’s
presence.
The witnesses should not be benefi-
ciaries under your will. This is called
“executing a will.”
Every adult should have an up-to-
date will. If you are married, you and
your spouse each will need a will.
You should update your will every
five to seven years or if your marital/
family status changes, the assets in your
estate change significantly, or anyone
mentioned in the will passes away.
Also, update your will if you change
your mind about any of the provisions
in your will. Otherwise, your will is
valid until it is revoked. You can revoke
a will by destroying it (and any copies
you may have made), or by making a
new will.
A will does not dispose of property,
which would pass to another by con-
tract or by operation of law, such as cer-
tain jointly owned property, investment
accounts and life insurance policies.
For more information or to have a will
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677-9536.
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News
By Health Net Federal Services
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. —
More than 3,500 people die from drown-
ing each year; one in five of those are
children ages 14 and younger, according
to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
Whether you’re at the pool, ocean,
river, lake or pond, play it safe this sum-
mer by using common sense and paying
attention. It could save your life or the
life of someone you love.
Health Net Federal Services, the
managed care support contractor for
the TRICARE North Region, offers the
following water safety tips.
At the pool:
• Enroll your child in swimming class-
es taught by a certified instructor.
• Stay within an arm’s reach of chil-
dren and watch them at all times.
• Take your children with you if you
need to leave the pool area or make sure
another adult is available to watch them.
• Don’t eat food or chew gum while
swimming.
• Enclose pools with a 5-foot-high
fence to prevent access when unattend-
ed. Make sure gates self-close and self-
latch, and install latches high enough to
be out of reach from your child.
• Remove any toys or inflatable items
in the pool when not in use so they don’t
tempt a child.
• Don’t run around the pool; always
walk to avoid slipping.
• Avoid drinking alcohol before swim-
ming or when you’re watching chil-
dren.
• Keep radios, televisions and elec-
trical appliances away from the pool.
Don’t operate them when you’re wet.
• Make sure nonswimmers wear life
jackets and only use pool toys in the
shallow end of the pool.
At the beach:
• Stay within designated swim-
ming areas, preferably where there’s a
lifeguard, and don’t go too far from
shore.
• Pay attention to all posted warning
signs.
• Be aware of currents and tides. If
you get caught in a current, swim par-
allel to the shore until you feel the cur-
rent relax, then start swimming toward
shore.
• Avoid jumping off of bridges, cliffs
or rocks. The water may be shallow or
you may hurt yourself when you hit
the water.
• Find a spot that has good visibility
and is safe for swimming. Murky water,
hidden underwater objects, unexpected
drop-offs and aquatic plant life are all
hazards.
• Never swim alone. Children should
always have a buddy.
• When boating or kayaking, always
wear a life jacket.
For more information and wellness
tips, visit hnfs.com Beneficiary
Wellness.
Water safety prevents drownings
file photo

9. http://www.ftmeade.army.mil12 SOUNDOFF! June 20, 2013
Cover Story
Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas
J. Latter (far right) shakes hands with
retired Col. Douglas Dillard before Military
Appreciation Day on Friday at Oriole Park
at Camden Yards.
photos by steve ruark
Retired Col. Bert Rice, acting director
of the Directorate of Public Works,
salutes before throwing the first pitch
at a Baltimore Orioles game on Friday.
Rice was among 13 Fort Meade Soldiers
— retired and active-duty — who were
recognized during the game.
National Anthem.
“It was like meeting a giant,” Portillo
said of the 6-foot-3 player. “It was kind of
intimidating. ... He’s a lot taller in person.”
Portillo was among the group of Fort
Meade Soldiers — 10 active duty and three
retired — recognized during the Orioles
game against the Boston Red Sox at Ori-
ole Park. Soldiers participated in various
Military Appreciation Day events, including
throwing four first pitches, a swearing-in cer-
emony for recruits and leading the National
Anthem.
“It was like a dream,” Portillo said. “It’s
memorable to be a part of baseball. It’s a
dream.”
Garrison Commander Col. Edward C.
Rothstein said Military Appreciation Day is
an example of the installation’s “special rela-
tionship” with the Orioles and Baltimore.
“The strength of Team Meade is the
community, and what happened tonight
with the Orioles exemplified that,” he said.
“It brought together our installation and
the community as one. You can’t get more
special than that.”
Pregame events began with the swear-
ing-in of 30 young Army recruits from the
Fort Meade-based Baltimore Recruiting
Battalion.
Rothstein was then joined by three retired
Soldiers at the pitcher’s mound, where each
threw out the first pitch. The group consist-
ed of retired Col. Bert Rice, a veteran with
30 years of active-duty service and two tours
in Vietnam; retired Col. Douglas Dillard,
By Brandon Bieltz
Staff Writer
With Baltimore Orioles’ first baseman
Chris Davis’ rookie card stuffed in his
pocket, Staff Sgt. Norman Portillo took to
the field at Camden Yards on Friday night.
The Soldier from the NCO Academy
found his place in front of second base, next
to Davis. The Oriole signed his rookie card
before the two men stood together for the
Baltimore Orioles honor
Army’s 238th anniversary

10. http://www.ftmeade.army.mil June 20, 2013 SOUNDOFF! 13
who served in World War II, Korea and
Vietnam; and retired Sgt. Maj. Raymond
Moran, also known as the “Old Soldier,”
who served in Korea and Vietnam.
The four vets threw their pitches simulta-
neously. Rice called the experience a “once
in a lifetime” opportunity.
“What an exciting time,” he said. “I’ll
never forget this night.”
Nine Soldiers from various Fort Meade
units then joined the Orioles on the field for
the National Anthem, which was performed
by Staff Sgt. Randy Wight of the U.S. Army
Field Band.
Portillo said he briefly talked with Davis
out on the field.
“He was kind enough to thank me,” he
said. “He was very humble.”
Orioles fans said they enjoyed seeing the
military recognition events.
“It made me feel good that my home-
town city goes out of the way to recognize
those who serve,” said Mike Urgo of Bal-
timore County. “I have many family and
friends who served and never get the kind
of recognition that they deserve. I think it
was cool that the Orioles took the time to
do that.”
Baltimore Oriole Tommy Hunter, retired Col. Douglas Dillard, retired Col. Bert Rice, Oriole Brian Matusz, the Oriole Bird, retired Sgt.
Maj. Ray Moran, Oriole Troy Patton, Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein and Oriole T.J. McFarland pose for a photo
during Friday’s Military Appreciation Day at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Rothstein and the three retired Soldiers simultaneously
threw out the first pitch.
BELOW: Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein conducts a swearing-in ceremony before Friday’s Baltimore Orioles
game against the Red Sox. More than 30 young recruits were sworn in during the ceremony.
Members of the 3rd Infantry Regiment
color guard stand in the outfield during
the National Anthem at Friday’s Military
Appreciation Day at Oriole Park at
Camden Yards. Nine Fort Meade Soldiers
stood on the field alongside Orioles
players during the performance.
‘It made me feel good that
my hometown city goes
out of the way to recognize
those who serve.’
Mike Urgo
Baltimore County

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Sports
By Brandon Bieltz
Staff Writer
A steady rain didn’t prevent service
members representing 26 units from cel-
ebrating the Army’s 238th birthday with
a spirited run through the installation.
With an emphasis on resiliency, Fort
Meade celebrated the Army’s anniver-
sary with the Army Birthday Run for
Resiliency joint service run Friday morn-
ing at McGlachlin Parade Field.
Approximately 1,800 service members
participated in the early-morning, three-
mile run.
“It’s a good start to the day,” said Sgt.
David Dote, who is stationed in Vilseck,
Germany, and visiting family at Fort
Meade. “It’s great to come together to
celebrate the Army birthday.”
Units from all service branches, joined
by civilians, lined up on the parade field
in formation shortly after daybreak. Fol-
lowing Reveille at 6:30 a.m., the service
members marched off the soggy field
and onto English Avenue. The group
picked up pace and transitioned into a
run.
Led by a fire truck and Garrison Com-
mander Col. Edward C. Rothstein and
Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas
J. Latter, service members ran through
the installation carrying unit flags and
singing cadences.
Around 7 a.m., runners arrived back
at the parade field and returned to their
formations before crowding around the
gazebo for remarks from Rothstein, who
discussed the importance of resiliency
and wellness.
Rothstein said the new Army Wellness
Center, which is scheduled to open at the
end of July on Llewellyn Avenue, will
help improve the resiliency of the instal-
lation’s service members and families.
“I’m absolutely committed to wellness,
keeping ourselves fit mentally, physically,
emotionally, spiritually and socially,”
Rothstein said. “We are going to do that
by increasing wellness programs on the
installation for our community. We’re
going to do that by building a resiliency
center and campus that supports you,
your family and the entire community.
“I’m absolutely committed that
through strong leadership and spon-
sorship and embracing each other in
everything we do, we will be a healthy,
ready, fit service and an awesome Team
Meade.”
Rothstein also wished a happy birth-
day to the Army, which celebrated its
Joint service run highlights resiliency for Army birthday
Photos by nate pesce
Members of the Marine Cryptological Support Battalion run in formation in the rain during the joint service run at McGlachlin
Parade Field. The run celebrated the Army’s 238th birthday.
238th year of service June 14. The
colonel also thanked the military for
their service to the country and the
installation.
“The strength of our nation are our
Soldiers in uniform, our service members
in uniform,” he said. “The strength of us
is our families and our community.
“I like to share one more step, and
that is the strength of Team Meade and
this Army post. It’s all of you.”
Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas J.
Latter talks with senior leaders from the
various units that participated in Friday’s
Army Birthday Run for Resiliency joint
service run at McGlachlin Parade Field.
Approximately 1,800 service members
participated in the early-morning, three-
mile run.

12. http://www.ftmeade.army.mil June 20, 2013 SOUNDOFF! 15
Sports
photos by Sgt. Walter Reeves
SUMMER SIZZLERRunners sprint off the starting line of the Army
Birthday 5K at the Pavilion. Saturday’s compe-
tition was the fourth event in the installation’s
annual Run Series. Erik Gibbs was the first
overall finisher with a time of 17:06, while
Shannon Corona led all women with a finishing
time of 19:35.
RIGHT: Abel Keshishina, 8, high-fives Andre
Keshishina at the Army Birthday 5K on Sat-
urday morning. Abel finished the race with a
time of 34:34. The next Run Series event is the
Football Fan Fare 5K on Sept. 21.
Top men
finishers
1. Erik Gibbs, 17:06
2. Luis Navarro, 17:50
3. Samuel Graves, 18:27
Top women
finishers
1. Shannon Corona, 19:35
2. Emma Mellamphy, 21:46
3. Deborah Howe, 22:19

13. http://www.ftmeade.army.mil16 SOUNDOFF! June 20, 2013
Sports
A few weeks ago, a certain wannabe
columnist put it out to the world that San
Antonio would take down the Heat in six
games.
And, if Manu Ginobli or Kahwi Leon-
ard would have made one extra free throw,
that columnist, aka me, would have been
right.
Right as when I say that people who
celebrate eighth-grade graduations like
some sort of grand accomplishment — I’m
looking at you Phil Mickelson — are only
adding to the demise of our society. Just
like those yahoos I heard on the news a
few days back claiming that sibling rivalry
needs to be dealt with like bullying.
But unlike middle school grads and
over-sensitive counselors, I’m not angry
about the Spurs choking away Game 6. In
fact, after a few hours of sleep, I’m pretty
happy about it.
For one, if the Spurs would have won,
we never would have been able to see
Miami’s true colors. bit.ly/1asAKaP
Second, we get a Game 7.
There are few adjectives that properly
put Game 7s into context. They combine
the winner-take-all, one-and-done mental-
ity of the Super Bowl with the tension that
can only be generated when two teams
spend hundreds of minutes competing
against each other with nothing to show
for it.
Game 7 does not prove who the best
team is or which team is the luckiest. That’s
because both teams proved their skill and
had plenty of luck while making it through
the first six games.
Instead, Game 7 proves which team
wants it most. And when you’ve got that
many world-class athletes giving every-
thing they’ve got, you know you are in for
something special.
So whether you are a fan of either the
Spurs or Miami, and regardless if you like
basketball or not, if you are a sports fan,
your place of duty tonight is in front of a
television — snacks in hand, kids in bed
and your significant other on mute, or at
least in Canada like mine is.
In fact, any “fan” who misses tonight’s
game needs to turn in their fandom card
and stop reading this column immediately
because you are not worthy.
And in case you think I’m kidding, here
is a rundown of
some of the great
Game 7s of all
time:
• Atlanta
Braves vs. Minne-
sota Twins: Oct.
27, 1991
Future Hall
of Fame pitcher
John Smoltz was great, however, should-be
HoFer Jack Morris was even better, pitch-
ing 10 shutout innings to help the Twins
win one of the greatest World Series ever
bit.ly/190grTS. Or, if you are a true fan,
bit.ly/15jAaqn.
• New York Yankees vs. Pittsburgh
Pirates: Oct. 13, 1960
Bill Mazeroski’s walk-off home run.
Enough said, especially after I was just
talking to retired Sgt. Maj. Ray “Old Sol-
dier” Moran about this last Friday at the
Orioles game. bit.ly/102CKST
• Detroit Pistons vs. L.A. Lakers: June
21, 1988
Magic versus Isiah, Showtime versus the
Bad Boys, A.C. Green’s Jerry Curl, and the
sweet repeat. bit.ly/12JZwS4 Watch this
clip and you can’t help but wonder how
these teams would whip today’s competi-
tion.
• Boston Celtics vs. L.A. Lakers: May
5, 1969
All you really need to say is that Bill
Russell and Wilt Chamberlain took the
opening tip — that and those shorts would
be illegal nowadays. bit.ly/12JZwS4
• St. Louis Blues vs. Detroit Red Wings:
May 16, 1996
I know this game didn’t win the cup
for the Wings, but how could I pass up an
opportunity to show the greatest sports
moment I witnessed on TV?
Stevie Y, Tennessee side-sipping and my
boy Jake Pschigoda chilling in the base-
ment. bit.ly/1asNONA
I guess since I’m on hockey, I might as
well include this clip featuring the Top-10
Game 7s in Stanley Cup finals history. bit.
ly/12K2OEX
Enjoy tonight’s game.
If you have comments on this or any-
thing to do with sports, contact me at chad.
t.jones.civ@mail.mil or at Chad Jones on
Facebook.
Game 7
Chad T. Jones,
Public Affairs
Officer
Jibber Jabber - Opinion
Sports Shorts
Premier soccer
The Arundel Soccer Association Premier 99’s Rising Girls U14 Division I
team is looking for a goalkeeper and field players born between Aug. 1, 1999
and July 31, 2000.
Interested players should call 443-956-3828 or email coachthomas20@
verizon.net
Gaffney pool
The swimming pool at Gaffney Fitness Center is closed for maintenance.
EFMP bowling
The Exceptional Family Member program is sponsoring its monthly
bowling event on July 17 from 1 to 2:30 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 301-677-7836 or email theresa.r.strawhecker.civ@mail.mil.
EFMP walking program
The new Exceptional Family Member Walking Group will meet at Arundel
Mills Mall on July 11 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
The group will gather at 8:15 a.m. in front of Best Buy, inside the mall.
Registration is required.
For more information or to register, call 301-677-4473 or email latoya.
travis@us.mail.mil.
Dollar Days
Summer hours for Dollar Days at the Lanes is every Thursday from 10 a.m.
to 11 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.
Texas Hold ‘em
Texas Hold ‘em no buy-in games are played Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Lanes.
Games are free and open to the public.
For more information, call 301-677-5541.
Highsteppers to compete in National Qualifer
The Fort Meade
Highsteppers Track and
Field Club is sending 38
athletes to the Amateur
Athletic Union’s National
Qualifier at South
Hagerstown High School
from Friday to Sunday.
Athletes who qualify will
compete in the AAU Junior
Olympics from July 28 to
Aug. 3 at Eastern Michigan
University in Ypsilanti,
Mich.

14. http://www.ftmeade.army.mil June 20, 2013 SOUNDOFF! 17
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.
Corvias informational
session
Corvias Military Living will conduct its
next informational meeting for residents
on Live Army Green on Monday from
noon to 1 p.m. at the Meuse Forest
Neighborhood Center.
The meeting will be held in
coordination with a planned visit from
Minol, the third-party billing management
company for Live Army Green.
Minol also will be available to meet
with residents individually until 5 p.m.
To attend the session or schedule an
individual appointment with Minol,
RSVP at 410-672-4033.
Residents with specific concerns,
or those who would like to have an
energy assessment completed or want to
speak with a Corvias team member in
advance of the session should call their
neighborhood office.
For general information on the
program, visit http://meadepicerne.com/
residents/live-army-green-program.
Budweiser Red, White, and
Blue Grilling Competition
Active-duty service members are
invited to compete in the Budweiser
Red, White, and Blue Grilling
Competition at Fort Meade on July 3.
Entry forms are available at the Fort
Meade AAFES Class VI store and must
be dropped off at the Weber Grill at the
Class VI store by June 27.
The Directorate of Family and
Morale, Welfare and Recreation will
select 10 entries to compete at the
celebration.
Each contestant will be provided
with a Weber Charcoal Grill, Kingsford
charcoal, ribs, Johnsonville Brats and a
$100 cash card for all the ingredients for
their winning recipes.
FILE PHOTO
RED, White and blue celebrationThe Fort Meade Red, White and Blue Celebration will be held July 3 from 4 to 10 p.m. at McGlachlin Parade
Field. The free event is open to the public.
The celebration will feature fireworks, a Budweiser Clydesdales procession, two country music bands, a
barbecue cook-off, children’s inflatables, two NASCAR simulators, corn hole games, and food vendors.
The U.S. Army Field Band’s Jazz Ambassasdors will perform at 5:15 p.m.
For more information, visit ftmeadefmwr.com.
70th ISRW change of
command
Col. Mary F. O’Brien, commander of
the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance Wing, will relinquish
command to Col. Kevin D. Dixon on July
10 at 9 a.m. at McGlachlin Parade Field.
The Fort Meade community is welcome
to attend. Dress for service members is
duty uniform. Civilian dress is casual.
For more information, call Master Sgt.
LaSanda M. Seymore-Frazier at 301-677-
0366.
2014 Fort Meade
Welcome Guide
The Fort Meade Public Affairs
Office is compiling information for the
2014 Fort Meade Welcome Guide and
Telephone Directory.
Fort Meade garrison organizations,
partner commands, installation clubs
and service organizations are requested
to submit a brief summary about their
organizations before July 5.
Include information regarding the
organization’s mission, date of the
activation and unique attributes as part
of the brief descriptive paragraphs.
Also include the organization’s
address, main telephone and important
secondary phone numbers, and
organizational email address.
Limit submission to one or two
paragraphs. Organization photos are
welcome.
Email submissions to Command
Information Chief Philip Jones at philip.
h.jones.civ@mail.mil.
For more information, call 301-677-
5602.
Radiology appointments
To schedule appointments for the
Radiology Department at Kimbrough
Ambulatory Care Center, call
Kimbrough’s main telephone number at
301-677-8800, option 7.
Farmers’ market
Baltimore Washington Medical
Center and Healthy Markets, Benefit
LLC are teaming up to offer a farmers’
market, rain or shine, every Saturday
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from June to
October at the BWMC/Executive
Center, 300 Hospital Drive, Glen Burnie.
NEWS EVENTS
CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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Community News Notes
BWMC and Healthy Markets are
committed to promoting heathy living
by supporting local farmers and artisans
through offering healthy, locally grown
and produced food to the community.
Items will include seasonal fruits,
vegetables, baked goods and prepared
foods. EBT/SNAP benefits, WIC fruit
and vegetable checks, and Farmers’
Market Nutrition Program checks will
be accepted.
For more information, contact
BWMC’s Community Outreach
Department at 410-787-4367 or visit
healthymarketsmd.wordpress.com.
Military Unit Trivia
Contest
The Lounge at The Lanes offers
military unit competitions during Team
Trivia Night on Tuesdays from 7 to 9
p.m.
The free event is open to all ranks and
services. Teams must have a minimum of
two players and a maximum of 10.
Food and beverages are available for
purchase.
For more information, call 301-677-
5541 or visit ftmeademwr.com/lanes.php.
Jummah prayers
Individuals interested in praying
Jummah prayers on Fort Meade should
call 301-677-1301.
Fort Meade has a room available
at Argonne Hills Chapel Center, 7100
Rockenbach Road.
The community also is seeking
individuals who would like to pray a
morning prayer on Fridays.
Karaoke Night
The next Karaoke Night is today
from 7 to 10 p.m. in the 11th Frame
Lounge at the Lanes.
The event is held the third Thursday
of the month.
For more information, call 301-677-
5541 or visit ftmeademwr.com.
Drug-free workplace
training
The Army Substance Abuse Program
is sponsoring the Annual Drug Free
Workplace Training.
The training is mandatory for all DoD
civilian employees, in accordance with AR
600-85. Employees are required to attend
only one session.
The first training, for managers and
supervisors, will be Monday from 9
a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. in the Post
Theater.
The second training day, for all
employees, will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. to
noon and 1 to 4 p.m. in the Post Theater.
For more information, call Samson
Robinson at 301-677-7983.
Story Time
The Medal of Honor Memorial
Library offers pre-kindergarten Story
Time on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30
a.m.
• Today: “Summer Story Time
Spectacular
• June 27: “Turtle Tales and Amphibian
Anecdotes,” frog and turtle themes
For more information, call 301-677-
5522.
Out About
• The BO Railroad Museum 901
W. Pratt St., Baltimore is hosting the
Chesapeake Region of the Antique
Automobile Club of America on
Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. See rare,
classic and vintage automobiles.
Admission is $16 for adults; $14
for seniors age 60 and older; and $10
for children ages 2 to 12. For more
information, visit borail.org or call 410-
752-2490.
• The Bowie Baysox will host “Star
Wars Night” on Saturday when the
Baysox play the Altoona Curve at 6:35
p.m. at Prince George’s Stadium, 4101
Crain Highway.
The event will feature characters
in movie-quality replica costumes,
lightsaber battles between innings,
postgame performances, and a fireworks
extravaganza after the Jedi Knights and
Sith Lords have a final showdown.
Fans can take part in the Death Star
putt-putt game outside the stadium and
on the main stadium concourse. The
event also will feature a memorabilia
display from the Star Wars Museum.
Tickets are available at baysox.com or
by calling the Baysox box office at 301-
464-4865.
• The Columbia Association’s
Lakefront Summer Festival will be held
through Aug. 18 at the Columbia Town
Center Lakefront, 10275 Wincopin
Circle.
Admission and parking are free.
Sunday concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. All
other concerts begin at 8 p.m.
Free dance instruction with music will
be offered Fridays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
under the People Tree. Movies begin at
dusk, about 8:30 p.m.
No glass containers or alcoholic
beverages are permitted. In inclement
weather, call 410-715-3127. For more
information, visit lakefrontfestival.com.
• The 2013 Columbia Festival
of the Arts offers free and ticketed
events through June 29. The 16-day,
multidisciplinary arts festival features
performances, exhibitions, concerts,
family activities, master classes,
workshops and film.
For a complete schedule and tickets,
visit columbiafestival.com or call 410-
715-3044.
• Society of Military Widows meets for
brunch the fourth Sunday of the month at 1
p.m. at the Lanes. The next meeting is Sunday.
For more information, call Betty Jones at 410-
730-0127.
• Marriage Enrichment Group, sponsored
by Army Community Service, meets the sec-
ond and fourth Monday of every month
from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Community Readiness
Center, 830 Chisholm Ave. The next meeting
is Monday. For more information, call Celena
Flowers or Jessica Hobgood at 301-677-5590.
• Single Parent Support Group meets the
second and fourth Monday of the month from
6 to 8 p.m. at School Age Services, 1900 Reece
Road. The next meeting is Monday. Free child
care will be provided on site.
For more information, call Kimberly
McKay at 301-677-5590 or email kimberly.
d.mckay.ctr@us.army.mil.
• Bully Proofing Support Group meets
the second and fourth Monday of the
month from 4 to 5 p.m. at Potomac Place
Neighborhood Center. The next meeting is
Monday. The group is geared for parents
of children ages 5 to 12. For more informa-
tion, call 301-677-5590.
• Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter
254 meets the fourth Wednesday of the month
from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the multipurpose
room of Building 9801 at the National Secu-
rity Agency. The next meeting is Wednesday.
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Community News Notes 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 PRICES: Tickets are $5.50 for adults
(12 and older) and $3 for children. 3D Movies:
$7.50 adults, $5 children.
Today through July 14
Today, Saturday Sunday: “The Great Gatsby”
(PG-13). A Midwestern war veteran finds himself
drawn to the past and lifestyle of his million-
aire neighbor. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey
Maguire, Carey Mulligan. (3D)
Friday Wednesday: “Tyler Perry’s Temptation”
(PG-13). An ambitious married woman’s tempta-
tion by a handsome billionaire leads to betrayal,
recklessness, and forever alters the course of her
life. With Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Kim Kardashian,
Vanessa Williams.
June 27, 28, 29: “Star Trek Into Darkness”
(PG-13). Capt. James Kirk and the crew of the
Enterprise hunts a one-man weapon of mass
destruction. With Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto,
Karl Urban. (3D)
June 30, July 4, 6: “Fast Furious 6” (PG-13).
A driver and his crew are offered a full pardon
if they help complete a dangerous mission. With
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson.
July 3, 5: “The Hangover Part III” (R). The Wolf-
pack hits the road in this third installment of the
comedy series. With Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms,
Zach Galifianakis.
July 7, 11, 12: “Now You See Me” (PG-13). An
elite FBI squad matches wits with a team of great
illusionists. With Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo,
Woody Harrelson.
July 10, 13, 14: “After Earth” (PG-13). A boy
traverses hostile terrain to recover a rescue
beacon. With Jaden Smith, Will Smith, Sophie
Okonedo.
For more information, call 443-534-5170 or
visit afsa254.org.
• Women’s Empowerment Group meets
every Wednesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. to
provide a safe, confidential arena for the
support, education and empowerment of
women who have experienced past or pres-
ent family violence.
Location is only disclosed to
participants. To register, call Tina Gauth,
victim advocate, at 301-677-4117 or
Samantha Herring, victim advocate, at
301-677-4124.
• Military Council for Catholic Women
is open to all women ages 18 and older
for prayer, faith, fellowship and service at
the Main Post Chapel. Mother’s Prayer
Apologetics meets Tuesdays from 9:45
a.m. to noon when Anne Arundel County
schools are in session. Monthly programs
are held Mondays from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
For more information, email Beth
Wright, president, at bethwright826@
hotmail.com or call 305-240-1559.
• Fort Meade Homeschool Co-op
meets Fridays at 9:30 a.m. at 1900
Reece Road. For more information, call
Kelli Stricker at 410-674-0297 or email
ftmeadehomeschooling@verizon.net.
• Cub Scout Pack 377 invites boys in
first through fifth grades, or ages 7 to 10,
to attend its weekly Monday meetings at 6
p.m. at Argonne Hills Chapel Center.
For more information, email
Cubmaster Tom Johnston at pack377_
cm@yahoo.com or Committee
Chairperson Elizabeth Johnston at
pack377_cc@yahoo.com.
• Boy Scout Troop 379 meets Mondays
at 7 p.m. at Argonne Hills Chapel
Center on Rockenbach Road. The troop
is actively recruiting boys age 11 to
18. For more information, email Lisa
Yetman, at lisayetman@verizon.net
or Wendall Lawrence, Scoutmaster, at
lawrencewendall@juno.com.
• American Legion Post 276 is open to
veterans and active-duty service members
at 8068 Quarterfield Road in Severn.
Breakfast may be purchased beginning at
9 a.m. Lunches may be purchased from
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Happy Hour is
from 4 to 6 p.m. Dinner may be purchased
at 6 p.m. on Fridays and the fourth
Sunday of every month.
Membership discounts are offered
for active-duty military. For more
information, call 410-969-8028 or visit
americanlegionpost276.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 Neigh-
borhood Center. The next meeting is July 1.
For more information, call Kimberly McKay
at 301-677-5590 or email kimberly.d.mckay.
ctr@us.army.mil.
• Enlisted Spouses Club meets the sec-
ond Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at
Potomac Place Neighborhood Center. The
next meeting is July 8. For more informa-
tion, visit ftmeadeesc.org or email member-
ship@ftmeadeesc.org.
• New Spouse Connection meets the
second Monday of every month from 7
to 8:30 p.m. at the Community Readi-
ness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave. The next
meeting is July 8. The program provides
an opportunity for all spouses new to the
military or to Fort Meade to meet and get
connected. For more information, contact
Pia Morales at pia.s.morales.civ@mail.mil
or 301-677-4110.
• Bridging the Gap deployment support
group, sponsored by Army Community
Service, meets the second Tuesday of the
month from 6 to 8 p.m. at Potomac Place
Neighborhood Center. The next meeting
is July 9. For more information, call
Sharon Collins at 301-667-4116 or email
sharon.j.collins@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 July 10. 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 July 10. 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 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 July 12. 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.
• Retired Enlisted Association meets the
third Tuesday of the month from 7:30 to 8:30
p.m. at Perry’s Restaurant, 1210 Annapolis
Road, Odenton. The next meeting is July 16.
For more information, visit trea.org or call
Elliott Phillips, the local president, at 443-
790-3805 or Arthur R. Cooper, past national
president, at 443-336-1230.
• Monthly Prayer Breakfast, hosted by the
Garrison Chaplain’s Office, is held the first
Thursday of every month at 7 a.m. at the
Conference Center. The next prayer breakfast
is Aug. 1.
Get to work on time.
Know the hours
of operation for
Access Gates
on Fort Meade
Gate 1: Rockenbach Road
5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday through Friday;
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
weekends and holidays
Gate 3: Reece Road and
Maryland Route 175
(Demps Visitor Control
Center gate) 24-hour access
Demps Visitor Control Center,
Bldg. 902 Reece Road
7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday
Gate 4: Mapes Road and
Maryland Route 175
5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
Monday through Friday;
closed weekends and holidays
Gate 5: Llewellyn Avenue and
Maryland Route 175
6 to 8 a.m., Monday through
Friday for inbound traffic;
3 to 6 p.m., Monday through
Friday for outbound traffic
Gate 7: Mapes Road
and Route 32
5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday through Friday;
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
weekends and holidays