Fort Meade SoundOff for June 21, 2012

1. Soundoff!
vol. 64 no. 25 Published in the interest of the Fort Meade community
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June 21, 2012
icing on
the saber
photo by jen rynda
Retired Sgt. 1st Class Carlo Deporto, 91, and Pfc. Scott Cassidy, 18, are all smiles as they watch Retired Lt. Col. Alfred Shehab, 92, enjoy a “finger-licking” taste of icing from an
Army saber following a cake-cutting ceremony in celebration of the Army’s 237th birthday on June 14 at Club Meade. The Army birthday is traditionally observed with a cake-cutting
ceremony by the youngest and oldest Soldiers present, signifying the development of the Army since June 14, 1775. See Pages 10-13 for more Army Birthday coverage.
fatherhood taking charge UPCOMING EVENTS
Meade Soldier New commander friday, 9:30 a.m.: Lt. Col. Edmund Barrett HCB Change of Command - Parade Field
shares stories set to take 780th MI friday, 7-10 p.m.: Karaoke Night - The Lanes 10th Frame Lounge
Brigade to next level Tuesday, 10 a.m.: Leesburg Animal Park presents “Living Rainforest” - Post Library
with president
June 29, 5:30-9 p.m.: Texas Barbecue - Club Meade
page 8 page 3 July 4, Noon: Independence Day Celebration - McGlachlin Parade Field

2. Commander’s Column
Soundoff!
Celebrations and
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Editorial Staff Guaranteed circulation:
Garrison Commander 11,285
Col. Edward C. Rothstein
fond farewells
Garrison Command
Sgt. Maj. Charles E. Smith
Public Affairs Officer
Chad T. Jones
Chad.T.Jones.civ@mail.mil
Chief, Command Information
Philip H. Jones It’s that time of the year when the Permanent command build-
Philip.H.Jones.civ@mail.mil Change of Station system really starts to crank ing after serving
Assistant Editor & Senior Writer up. as command ser-
Rona S. Hirsch For anyone who ever donned a military uni- geant major for
Staff Writer Lisa R. Rhodes form or if you are the spouse or a family member Headquarters
Staff Writer Brandon Bieltz of a service member, then you know what I’m Command Bat-
Design Coordinator Timothy Davis talking about when I say, “One of the rituals of talion.
Supple­mental photography provided military life is the PCS.” As the gar-
by Patuxent Publishing Co. This month is particularly “moving” for me as rison’s senior
I transition to life without two service members enlisted advisor,
Advertising who have a great record of superb service and Command Sgt.
General Inquiries 410-332-6300 performance at Fort Meade and who have made Maj. Smith has COL. Edward c.
my job as garrison commander much easier. done an out- Rothstein
Allison Thompson Garrison Commander
410-332-6850 Allison.Thompson@baltsun.com I’m talking about Headquarters Command standing job of
Michele Griesbauer Battalion Commander Lt. Col. (P) Edmund J. supporting the garrison and inspiring Soldiers
410-332-6381 Michele.Griesbauer@baltsun.com Barrett, who will be promoted to colonel Friday, and civilians not to just settle for the status quo.
and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Charles E. He personally took on the responsibility of mak-
If you would like information about receiving Soundoff! on Fort Meade or are Smith. Both will be leaving Fort Meade at the end ing sure post beautification efforts were a priority,
experiencing distribution issues, call 877-886-1206 or e-mail TP@baltsun.com. of the month for new assignments. despite reduced resources.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday through Barrett will soon deploy to Camp Eggers He also never missed a day reminding me (and
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
in Kabul, Afghanistan as a member of the J2 anyone else within hearing distance) that safety
Printed by offset method of reproduction as a civilian enterprise in the interest of the component of the Combined Security Transition measures work best when leaders lead by example.
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of The Baltimore Sun Media Group, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278, every Thursday Command Sgt. Maj. Smith will take on the everything he did.
except the last Thursday of the year in conjunction with the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office. responsibility as the senior enlisted advisor for Col. Barrett and Command Sgt. Maj. Smith
Requests for publication must reach the Public Affairs Office no later than Friday before the the Great Lakes Military Entrance Processing are great role models of service members, Team
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Bldg. 4409, Fort Meade, MD 20755-5025. Telephone: 301-677-1361; DSN: 622-1361. Station in Chicago. Meade and personally, for me. Working together
It was only a year ago that Col. Barrett assumed or on separate issues, they both have a firm under-
Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage command of Headquarters Command Battalion, standing of the responsibility associated with
without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, handicap or sex of purchaser, coming to Fort Meade from the Pentagon where taking care of service members, civilian workers
user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser he served in the Office of the Inspector General. and military families.
will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. As commander of Headquarters Command Bat- I thank them both for jobs well done. I’m sure
Printed by Patuxent Publishing Co., a private firm, in no way connected with the Department talion, he has overseen the support services, law you will agree with me that the Fort Meade com-
of the Army. Opinions expressed by the publisher and writers herein are their own and are enforcement, military working dog teams, force munity will miss their energy and inspiration and
not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. The appearance protection and base support operations for the their commitment to duty and service.
of advertisers in the publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of Fort Meade community. I also want to thank everyone who played a role
the Army of the products or services advertised. These duties were only part of the service he in Fort Meade’s celebration of the Army’s 237th
provided to the Fort Meade community. Shortly birthday. We had a series of wonderful events last
after I became your garrison commander, I week, starting with the Francis Scott Key Chapter
www.ftmeade.army.mil tapped Ed to serve as my primary military liaison
with school administrators for the seven schools
of the Association of the United States Army’s
annual birthday breakfast at Club Meade.
You can also keep track of Fort Meade on Twitter at twitter.com/ftmeademd on post. The celebration ended Friday evening with the
and view the Fort Meade Live Blog at ftmeade.armylive.dodlive.mil. He has also done an exceptional job of ensur- Bowie Baysox hosting a celebration that included
ing every Soldier associated with Headquarters an enlistment swearing-in ceremony for a group
Command Battalion was well trained for his or of local men and women who will become future
her duty and in taking on additional respon- Soldiers.
Co n t e n t s sibilities to support me in my role as garrison
commander.
I also participated in a first-time, cake-cutting
ceremony at The Mall in Columbia with Howard
Over the past year you have rarely seen me at a County Executive Ken Ulman.
News.............................. 3 Classified.............................. 20 garrison or off-post event without Command Sgt. In two weeks we’ll celebrate the post’s annual
Maj. Smith. That’s because I’ve always believed Fourth of July observance with fireworks and a
Trouble Ticket................ 4 Sports................................... 16 that the commander and the command sergeant host of festivities on the parade field. You can
major should be connected at the hip. find more information about our celebration on
Community.................. 14 Movies.................................. 19 Command Sgt. Maj. Smith assumed his duties Page 14.
a year ago this past May, moving to the garrison Have a great week!
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3. News
780th MI welcomes new commander
Story and photo by Brandon Bieltz
Staff Writer
For the first time in the unit’s short
history, the 780th Military Intelligence
Brigade welcomed a new commander.
Col. Jennifer G. Buckner took com-
mand of the unit from Col. Jonathan
E. Sweet during a change of command
ceremony Friday at McGlachlin Parade
Field.
Sweet was the first commander of the
780th MI following its activation last
December. He has been assigned as chief
of the Intelligence Engagement Division
at U.S. Europe Command headquarters
in Stuttgart, Germany.
The ceremony’s host was Maj. Gen.
Stephen Fogarty, commander of U.S.
Army Intelligence and Security Com-
mand.
“Leaders will change, but the mission
continues,” Fogarty said in his speech.
“This is the strength of our Army, that
our loyalty is ultimately to the nation
and to the mission and not to a single
individual.”
The 780th MI activated with the mis-
sion of conducting signals intelligence and
computer network operations and enabling
Dynamic Computer Network operations
of Army and defense networks.
“Your innovative work in cyberspace
is vital to the defense of the United
States and its allies,” Fogarty said to the
Soldiers. “You set the standard every day
as you conduct extremely complex opera-
tions as part of a joint intergovernmen- (Right to left:) Command Sgt. Maj. Lawrence Hoke of the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade; Col. Jennifer Buckner, incoming
tal, interagency and multinational team. commander of the 780th MI; Col. Jonathan Sweet, outgoing commander of the 780th MI; and Maj. Gen. Stephen Fogarty,
“I’m extremely proud of the fact that commander of U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, participate in the passing of the colors during the 780th MI change
this brigade is making significant contri- of command ceremony Friday at McGlachlin Parade Field.
butions every day in support of Army
and national requirements.” surrounded by some of the best non- ing combat operations.” the 206th MI Battalion. She then served
Sweet was handpicked to lead the commissioned officers, officers, Soldiers, Buckner, who graduated in 1990 from as the executive assistant to the Army
780th MI seven months ago when it was contractors and Department of Army the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, deputy chief of staff for Intelligence at
activated as the Army’s first cyber opera- of civilians who simply will not let this N.Y., is a career intelligence officer who the Pentagon from 2004 to 2005.
tions brigade. brigade fail,” he said. “I leave today has served various roles during her more Buckner also has served in several joint
“It was clear that Jon Sweet was the confident in their ability to conduct their than two decades of service. assignments at U.S. Cyber Command;
right man for this challenging assign- mission.” Her assignments took her to the 82nd the National Security Agency-Georgia;
ment,” Fogarty said. “Under his leader- At the end of his remarks, Sweet said Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.; Joint Interagency Task Force West, Iraq;
ship this brigade has continued to evolve he believed Buckner was the best officer 159th Combat Aviation Group in the and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
their doctrine while daily executing oper- to take command of the unit and that 18th Aviation Brigade (Airborne), Fort Buckner comes to the 780th after
ations that support the Army combative she would take the 780th MI to the “next Bragg, N.C.; 501st MI Brigade, Yongsan, recently completing the U.S. Army War
commands, the Army Cyber Command level.” South Korea; U.S. Army South, Puerto College Cyber Fellowships at the NSA.
and the U.S. Cyber Command. ... Job “The incoming commander is excep- Rico; 206th MI Battalion, Fort Gordon, During her brief remarks, Buckner
well done Jon.” tionally well qualified to command this Ga.; and the 303rd MI Battalion, 504th said she was excited to join the 780th and
During his remarks, Sweet thanked brigade,” Fogarty said. “Colonel Jennifer Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, Fort looked forward to continuing the growth
members of the 780th MI for their work Buckner has a long record of superb Hood, Texas, and Iraq. of the unit and its capabilities.
in helping to startup the new unit. service and performance in a variety of From 2003 to 2004, Buckner served “I am indeed honored to join your
“I have been incredibly blessed to be tough, tactical and technical jobs includ- as training and operations officer of ranks,” she said.
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4. N ews
Community
Crime Watch
Compiled by the Fort Meade Directorate of Emergency Services
June 12, Larceny of private June 17, Larceny of private
property: The victim stated she property: The victim stated
returned to her residence from that her bike is missing and
a vacation and found her home that it was last seen in the
had been broken into. An inves- backyard, unsecured and
tigation revealed that person(s) unattended.
unknown entered the residence
through a rear bedroom window June 17, Larceny of private prop-
that was left unsecured. Items missing are erty: The victim stated his son’s bicycle
a 32-inch flat screen TV, PlayStation 3 was left on the front porch unsecured
game console, digital camera and laptop and was stolen.
computer.
photo by Marine pvt. Coby Smith June 15, Larceny of private property: The
June 12, Larceny of private property: The Directorate of Emergency Services was
hands on
Soldiers of the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade enjoy a day away from their
victim stated that unknown person(s)
removed her iPhone 4 from the commis-
sary break room, where the unsecured
notified of a larceny of private property
at the commissary. The victim reported
that his smartphone was stolen from his
and unattended iPhone was charging.
normal battle rhythm at the brigade’s annual Organization Day on June 8 at Burba unsecured and unattended office.
Lake. Events included horseshoes, volleyball, softball and a leaders relay. Children
enjoyed a bounce house, water slide, rock wall, face painting and tours of a police
car and fire truck.
On the lookout for theft
Have you noticed an issue on post The Directorate of Emergency Services is actively working to
keep neighborhoods safe.
Trouble
and wondered if anything is being Families residing on post should remember to ensure that
done to fix it? Email concerns and windows and doors to homes, cars and garages are locked at
issues to chad.t.jones.civ@mail. all times, regardless of time of day.
Ticket
Although the crime rate in military housing is lower than off
mil. Each week, Soundoff! will post, it is important to remember that Fort Meade is not immune
address issues identified on post to crime. To protect your family and belongings, remember to
and describe what is being done to take an active role in deterring crime.
Remain aware of your surroundings and immediately report
solve them. any suspicious activity to the Fort Meade Police at 301-677-
6622 or 6623.
Issue: Plan: Status:
Youth Services Sports Renovate the Youth Services Actual use of fields is
Complex needs renovations Sports Complex expected to be this fall
after the grass matures Chaplain’s Word: CONTENTMENT
“Content makes poor men rich;”
McGill Training Center Install a new HVAC Survey work has begun; full
HVAC is inoperative install set for completion “Discontent makes rich men poor.”
(except in the ballroom) September 2012; portable A/C — Ben Franklin
units being used in classrooms
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5. N ews
Blaze of (Old) Glory
LEFT: Boy Scout John Johnston, 17, places a flag into the fire during a
flag retirement ceremony conducted June 14 by Fort Meade Boy Scout
Troop 377. The troop retired 15 flags in a fire pit at Camp Meade RV
Park.
BOTTOM LEFT: Boy Scout Riley Wharton, 12, carries a flag to be placed
into the flames. Scouts honored the flag with a reading and salutes
before placing the old and worn flags into the fire pit.
BELOW: Boy Scout Gustavo Giron,
14, displays the American flag dur-
ing the opening ceremony of the
flag retirement ceremony. Members
of Cub Scout and Girl Scout troops
also participated.
photos by nate pesce
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6. N ews
Youths urged to join new
Summer Volunteer Challenge Water Works
The Fort Meade Army Volunteer
Corps, in partnership with Child,
• Community service hours
• On-the-job experience Local swimming pool options
Youth and School Services, the USO
and Picerne Military Housing, invite
you to become part of the garrison
• End of the summer barbecue
Orientation will be held June 25
from 9 a.m. to noon at Potomac Place
for service members and families
commander’s vision of a “Youth Neighborhood Center, 4998 2nd Corps With the closure of the Rock Avenue
Summer Volunteer Leadership Blvd. Outdoor Pool, the indoor pool at Gaffney
Challenge.” To register, call CYSS at 301-677- Fitness Center will continue to operate
Youth ages 12 through 18 can 1156 or visit ftmeademwr.com/cyss. its recreational swim Saturdays and
register to volunteer a few days a Organizations are requested to Sundays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
week in organizations throughout Fort provide a hands-on educational through Aug. 17.
Meade. summer volunteer experience for Fort The Columbia Association is offering
They may take part in professional Meade’s youth by registering vacant special military and DoD rates at five of
training such as resume building, volunteer positions. its pools. Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for
dressing for success, financial planning Inspire the next generation children per visit. A valid military or DoD
for the future, disaster preparedness of responsible youth to become
identification card is required. file photo
and more. productive and positive leaders in the
The Challenge will run from June 25 community. • Talbott Spring, 9660 Basket Ring, Columbia. For information, call 410-730-5421.
through Aug. 10. For more information or to register • Faulkner Ridge, 15018 Marble Fawn Court, Columbia. For information, call 410-730-
The more hours you earn, the your volunteer opportunity, call 5292.
greater the opportunity to earn prizes. Marie Miles, Army Volunteer Corps • Jeffers Hill, 6030 Tamar Drive, Columbia. For information, call 410-730-1220.
Volunteers also will have the coordinator, at 301-677-5590 or email • McGills Common, 10025 Shaker Drive, Columbia. For information, call 410-730-
opportunity to receive: marie.n.miles.civ@mail.mil. 5995.
• Free training • Running Brook, 5730 Columbia Road, Columbia. For information, call 410-730-5293.
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7. N ews
Meade Soldier, Obama talk fatherhood
By Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer
Capt. Joubert Paulino ate a pork sandwich
while President Barack Obama dined on a
plate of barbecue ribs as the two men dis-
cussed the rewards of fatherhood at Kenny’s
BBQ Smokehouse in Washington, D.C.
The unannounced luncheon on June 13
kicked off the Fatherhood Buzz Barber-
shop Tour, a collaboration between Obama’s
National Fatherhood Initiative and the
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearing-
house, a national and international resource
for fathers, researchers and policy makers.
The tour, which took place June 16 in eight
cities nationwide, was designed to increase
awareness through local barbershops about
responsible fatherhood and parenting.
“It felt really special to meet the president,
a man symbolized as a leader of our great
nation,” said Paulino, of the 32nd Weapons
of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team
based at Fort Meade and father of a 6-year-
old son and 4-year-old daughter. “I did not
meet with him to discuss politics or even
policies, but where we stood as fathers and
how he manages his time for the family and
country.”
The event also was Obama’s way of honor-
ing military fathers.
“When these guys are deployed sometimes,
they’re leaving the family behind. I just want photo courtesy of the white house
to make sure they get support,” said Obama, year’s Fatherhood Award from the National the Oval Office, the Situation Room and the
according to the N.Y. Daily News. Fatherhood Initiative. Edwards is stationed White House Garden. Capt. Joubert Paulino (far right), 32nd
Paulino was invited to the luncheon by at Fort Jackson, S.C., with his wife and four During the luncheon, Obama discussed Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil
the White House after he wrote a letter to children. the role of fathers in society and how children Support Team based at Fort Meade, waits
the National Fatherhood Initiative about a Nunery Mason, owner of Mason’s Bar- who grow up with a proactive father are less to be served lunch with President Barack
month ago on how to be a good father. bershop in northeast Washington, D.C., for likely to use drugs or become pregnant, said Obama at Kenny’s BBQ Smokehouse
The captain said he learned about the more than 50 years, attended with his shop’s Paulino. in Washington, D.C., on June 13. The
initiative through his son’s Cub Scout troop barber Otis Gamble. “I did have the opportunity to speak with luncheon kicked off the Fatherhood Buzz
at Fort Belvoir, Va., where Paulino lives with When not at his shop, Mason cuts hair in the president at the personal level,” Paulino Barbershop Tour, an initiative of President
his wife and children. the U.S. Capitol building and is a participant said. “We shared stories of parenting experi- Obama to encourage proactive fathers
Paulino was joined at the luncheon by in the Fatherhood Buzz campaign. ences and personal goals we intend to fulfill through local barbershops.
1st Lt. William Edwards, winner of this The two-hour event began with a tour of with our families.”
Take precautions when working outside in summer heat
By Joan Twigg, days. supervisors ensure safe summer conditions. index, the hotter the weather feels because
Occupational Health Nurse That’s why it is important to gradually Workers performing strenuous activity, sweat will not readily evaporate and cool
Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center increase the workload and allow more fre- using heavy or nonbreathable protective the skin.
Hot and humid weather conditions put quent breaks to help new staffers — as well clothing, or new to an outdoor job need On Fort Meade, call 301-677-8881 to
people working outdoors at risk of heat- as those returning to a job after time away additional precautions beyond those war- obtain the latest heat index. Information
related illness. — build up a tolerance for hot conditions. ranted by the heat index alone. Employees provided includes the last measured heat cat-
Injury is particularly likely when workers Federal law requires employers to protect and their supervisors must know the risks egory and specific recommendations regard-
are not adapted to warm weather. Employ- workers from recognized serious hazards in and signs of potential heat injury. ing fluid intake and outdoor exercise.
ees new to outdoor jobs are generally most the workplace including heat-related haz- Both air temperature and humidity affect If you suspect an individual may have an
at risk for heat-related illnesses. In most ards. The Occupational Safety and Health how hot it feels. The heat index is a sin- urgent heat-related injury, call 911 immedi-
investigated incidents, the worker involved Administration website, www.osha.gov pub- gle value that takes both temperature and ately. Kimbrough does not have the capabil-
had only been on the job for four or fewer lications tab, contains information to help humidity into account. The higher the heat ity to provide emergency services.
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8. A rmy B irthday
Fort Meade celebrates Army birthday, Flag Day
By Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer
A brief history lesson on the Battle of Balti-
more in the War of 1812, which inspired Fran-
cis Scott Key to write the National Anthem, Fort Meade’s oldest
was the highlight of the installation’s celebra- Soldiers, retired Lt.
tion of the Army’s 237th birthday and Flag Col. Alfred Shehab,
Day on June 14. 92 (second from left),
The 90-minute breakfast and lecture, held at and retired Sgt. 1st
Club Meade, was hosted by the Francis Scott Class Carlo DePorto,
Key chapter of the Association of the United 91, are joined by
States Army. About 200 people attended. the installation’s
“It is a great day to be a Solider, is it not?” youngest Soldier, 18-
said retired Sgt. Maj. Jim Gilbert, president of year-old Pfc. Scott
the AUSA chapter. “Two hundred and thirty Cassidy (right) of
seven years, that’s how old we are today. We the U.S. Army Signal
don’t look quite that old, but we’re doing a School Detachment
great job.” at the Defense
Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Information School,
Rothstein and 1st Sgt. Wayne J. Aragon and Scott Sheads,
of Headquarters Command Battalion, who a ranger/historian
stood in for Command Sgt. Maj. Charles E. at Fort McHenry,
Smith as acting garrison command sergeant during a cake-
major, attended the event. cutting ceremony to
They were joined by Fort Meade’s oldest celebrate the Army’s
Soldiers, retired Lt. Col. Alfred Shehab, age 237th birthday and
92, and retired Sgt. 1st Class Carlo DePorto, Flag Day on June 14.
age 91.
Fort Meade’s youngest Soldier, 18-year-old photos by jen rynda
Pfc. Scott Cassidy of the U.S. Army Signal
School Detachment at the Defense Informa- Credit Union sponsored the students. and Historic Shrine in Baltimore, later gave 200-pound, cast-iron exploding shells. Sheads
tion School, also attended. During his remarks, Rothstein addressed an entertaining summation of the Battle of said about 1,800 shells were launched at Fort
Students from the Junior Reserve Officers’ the significance of the event. Baltimore in the War of 1812. McHenry during the attack.
Training Corps at Meade High School were “Two-hundred and thirty-seven years ago, it Sheads began his talk by recalling how, People from Baltimore, Delaware and
joined by the program’s commander, Col. all started — rags to riches,” he said. “A bunch several years ago, a 22-year-old school teacher Pennsylvania helped to defend the city. During
Frank Preston, and Meade High Principal of farmers, peddlers, folks for all the right and her class visited Fort Henry for a tour. As the battle, Francis Scott Key, a young lawyer
Yolanda Clarke. The Fort Meade Community reasons, gathered together against incredible Sheads talked about the site’s history the young from Georgetown, watched the bombardment
odds, against annihilation. They stood up and woman asked, “When was the War of 1812?” while under British guard on an American
they made it happen.” Sheads said he was a bit baffled by her ques- truce ship.
Rothstein encouraged everyone in the audi- tion, but was really surprised when the teacher At 9 a.m. on Sept. 14, 1814, two hours after
ence to “get out into the community and told him that “The Star-Spangled Banner” was the British sailed away and the attack ended,
remind folks that it’s our birthday.” the theme song of the Baltimore Orioles. a 30-by-42 garrison flag was raised over Fort
The annual breakfast began with the post- “I still think about it a lot,” Sheads said. McHenry. Key, seeing the flag that morning,
ing of the colors by the Defense Informa- “Here’s a nice lady — impeccably dressed was inspired to write “The Star-Spangled
tion School’s color guard. Retired Sgt. Maj. — [and] somehow through her life, her educa- Banner.”
Mike Culbertson, a former member of the tion, somehow history had slipped through the “Two weeks later, Key’s song is published,”
U.S. Army Field Band, sang the National cracks for her.” Sheads said. “Within two months, every news-
Anthem. Sheads said that is why the National Park paper in the 18 states had published the
Deputy Installation Chaplain (Maj.) Bogu- Service sponsors outreach programs to the lyrics.”
slaw Augustyn gave the invocation. Retired community and why he was glad to come to Sheads’ lecture was followed by the official
Sgt. Maj. Raymond Moran, who is known as Fort Meade. cake-cutting, led by Rothstein, who joined
Fort Meade’s “Old Soldier,” led the Pledge of The Battle of Baltimore began on Sept. Shehab, DePorto and Cassidy in the brief
‘Two-hundred and thirty- Allegiance.
Gilbert then announced that Fort Meade’s
13, 1814, several weeks after the British navy
torched the nation’s capitol.
ceremony.
“As far as I’m concerned, the greatest gen-
seven years ago, it all Director of Transformation Bert Rice, a retired “Fifty miles away in Baltimore the citizens eration is the one that’s in uniform right now,”
colonel, has been named the AUSA second could see the glow of that fire,” Sheads said. Shehab said later. “I was proud to wear the
started — rags to riches.’ region’s Department of the Army Civilian of “They knew Baltimore would be next.” uniform and I still wear it.”
the Year. Rice will compete for the national At that time, Sheads said that Baltimore DePorto said although he retired from the
Garrison Commander title in October. was the richest port on the East Coast, with a Army in 1972, he remains dedicated to his
Col. Edward C. Rothstein Scott Sheads, a 30-year veteran of the population of 50,000. country.
National Park Service and a ranger/historian The battle started when five British ships “Upstairs, in my mind, I’m still in the mili-
at the Fort McHenry National Monument bombarded Fort McHenry for 25 hours, using tary,” he said.
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9. A rmy B irthday
On Deck
Bowie Baysox honors
Soldiers at Fort Meade Day
By Brandon Bieltz then marched onto the field as the Army
Staff Writer Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps per-
Before Friday’s minor league base- formed the National Anthem.
ball game against the New Hampshire Anthony was given the honor of yell-
Fisher Cats, Anthony Romar paced the ing “play ball” to officially begin the
Bowie Baysox dugout. game — his favorite part of the evening,
Despite being surrounded by pro- he said.
fessional baseball players, the 6-year- “It was great,” he said of standing on
old was more interested in their tools the minor league field.
stacked up in the corner of the dusty The Fort Meade Day events carried
dugout. into the game as Garrison Commander
“I saw the bats,” he said with excite- Col. Edward C. Rothstein stood on
ment. the visitors’ dugout and administered
Anthony was among the several play- the Oath of Enlistment to a group of
ers from the 5- and 6-year-old Fort new Soldiers during the middle of the
Meade Cougars baseball team who second inning.
visited the Baysox dugout prior to the During the seventh-inning stretch,
first pitch of Fort Meade Day. Sgt. 1st Class Erika Lehmkuhl sang
Nearly 7,000 fans filled Prince “God Bless America.”
George’s Stadium as the Orioles Dou- Pattillo said he enjoyed participating
ble-A affiliate celebrated the Army’s in the three-hour event. photos by noah Scialom
237th birthday. Fort Meade Soldiers “I’m glad they’re doing it,” he said. “I
participated in several events including appreciate it.” Pfc. Wesley Pattillo of the 741st Military Intelligence Battalion throws out the first pitch
throwing out the first pitch. at a Bowie Baysox game Friday evening.
Before the game started, members of
the Cougars team walked around the
Baysox dugout, receiving autographs
from players as they took the field to Garrison
warm up. Commander
Pfc. Wesley Pattillo of the 741st Mili- Col. Edward
tary Intelligence Battalion kicked off C. Rothstein
the pregame festivities when he stood in talks to
front of the pitcher’s mound to toss out members of
the first pitch. Having played baseball the 5- and
as a child, Pattillo looked forward to 6-year old
making the throw. Fort Meade
“I always hoped I would,” he said. Cougars
“I never actually thought I’d be out baseball
here.” team in
Prior to making his pitch, Pattillo the Bowie
said he was a little worried about trying Baysox
to pitch in his uniform but still figured dugout
he could get the ball over the plate. Friday night
With a proper wind-up, Pattillo pitched at Prince
toward home plate to the cheers of the George’s
crowd. Mission accomplished. Stadium. The
The Cougars, who were still rummag- Baysox were
ing around the dugout, stood near the celebrating
first baseline, ready to run onto the field the Army’s
as the starting lineup was announced. 237th
As each Baysox player’s name was birthday with
called, that player took a few Fort Fort Meade
Meade children onto the field. Day.
Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry
Regiments (The Old Guard) color guard
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10. A rmy B irthday
Garrison Commander Col.
Edward C. Rothstein and
Howard County Executive
Ken Ulman hold the
county’s proclamation of
“U.S. Army Day” during a
cake-cutting ceremony to
celebrate the Army’s 237th
birthday at The Mall in
Columbia on June 14.
CENTER: Children
participate in the Army’s
birthday celebration at
The Mall in Columbia on
June 14. The event was
one of several off-post
activities that allowed
community members to
have an active role in the
Army’s celebration.
photos by jen rynda
Cake-cutting ceremony at Columbia
mall marks Army’s 237th birthday
By Lisa R. Rhodes we’ve been asked to play a leading role father was a Marine.
Staff Writer in our national security through the U.S. The ceremony kicked off the open-
Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Cyber Command. ... We consider our- ing of a three-day exhibit of displays at
Rothstein and Howard County Executive selves to be tremendous and important the mall by the Fort Meade Museum,
Ken Ulman celebrated the Army’s 237th partners in the work that is done at Fort First Army Division East, the Columbia
birthday in a cake-cutting ceremony at Meade.” Recruiting Company of Fort Meade’s 1st
The Mall in Columbia on June 14. The county executive also read a proc- Recruiting Brigade, Fort Meade’s Excep-
The event was one of several off-post lamation declaring “U.S. Army Day” in tional Family Member Program, the
activities that allowed community mem- Howard County. Howard County Family Support Service,
bers to have an active role in the Army Rothstein and Ulman later joined the Howard County Division of Work-
celebration. Master Sgt. John Harrington and Staff force Development and Adult Learning,
“It was very important to have How- Sgt. Chad Vega, the oldest and young- and the Maryland Coalition of Family
ard County Executive Ken Ulman be a est Soldiers respectively, in First Army for Children’s Mental Health.
part of this celebration,” Rothstein said Division East, in cutting the ceremonial “It makes perfect sense for us to be
after the ceremony. “The event at the cake. a part of this,” said Robert Johnson,
Columbia mall is a great example of After the event, Katie Essing, senior director of the Fort Meade Museum, as
how Fort Meade and our surrounding general manager of the Columbia mall, he stood in front of an exhibit about the
communities can work together. It gave spoke of the community partnership. installation’s history. “We tell the story
me the opportunity to thank the Howard “We know that Fort Meade is very and history of Fort Meade. Both are a
County community for their support to important to the Howard County com- reflection on the past as we celebrate the
Fort Meade and our military families. munity and the mall is a perfect venue for Army’s birthday.”
It also allowed the community to have Fort Meade,” she said. “It is wonderful John Grantman, who served as a ser-
an active role in the celebration of the for us to host this event.” geant in Vietnam for two years, attended
Army’s 237th birthday.” Tanika DeSouza, co-owner of Dessert the ceremony with his wife, Portia. The
In his remarks before the ceremony, Affairs, a retailer at the mall, prepared couple, who live in Columbia, had Army
Ulman thanked the military’s men and the cake and hundreds of cupcakes for dog tags made at one of the exhibits.
women “for everything you do to keep the families who attended the event. Grantman said celebrating the Army’s
us safe.” “I feel honored. This is a terrific event, birthday brought back memories of his
Ulman said the county works “very especially to be able to give back to the military service.
hard with our friends at Fort Meade, as military,” said DeSouza, whose deceased “I served very proudly,” he said.
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11. photo by jen rynda
People enjoy cupcakes prepared by Dessert Affairs, a retailer at The Mall in Columbia,
after the cake-cutting ceremony. The ceremony kicked off the opening of a three-day
exhibit of displays at the mall by various organizations and units on Fort Meade.
Federal Hill
Celebration
Gov. Martin O’Malley delivers
remarks to service members,
including Garrison Commander
Col. Edward C. Rothstein, civic
and community leaders at a
Federal Hill Retreat and Flag
Ceremony on June 14 in cel-
ebration of the Army’s 237th
birthday. On June 14, 1775, Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Matson
Congress resolved to form a
committee “to bring in a draft
of rules and regulations for the
government of the Army,” and
Happy Birthday!
Gen. George. G. Meade re-enactor Rick Hagman greets a group of chil-
voted $2,000,000 to support dren in celebration of the Army’s 237th birthday at Child Development
the forces around Boston and Center III. The children sang “Happy Birthday” songs and participated
those at New York City. in a cake-cutting ceremony.
Photo by Sgt. 1st Class JR Williams
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12. C ommunity N ews N otes
The deadline for Soundoff! community
“News and Notes” is Friday at noon. All
submissions are posted at the editor’s dis-
cretion 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.
NEWS EVENTS
VTF closings
The Fort Meade Veterinary Treatment
Facility at 2018 Annapolis Road is
undergoing renovations through August.
VTF’s regular hours of 8 a.m. to 3
p.m. will be maintained through July 13.
The clinic will close July 16 to 31 for
the remodeling of the lobby and exam
room, and on June 29 in the afternoon
for monthly inventory.
Summer holiday closings will be on
July 4 and 5 for Independence Day and file photo
Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 for Labor Day.
For more information, call 301-677-
1300. independence day celebration
The installation will celebrate the Fourth of July from noon to 10:30 p.m. at McGlachlin Parade Field. The annual
celebration is open to the public. The event will feature music, food vendors, games, rides, inflatables and fire-
Parade field closure works. Children’s rides are free beginning at noon. A DJ will perform from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. The band “New
McGlachlin Parade Field will be Monopoly” will perform from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase by a variety of
closed July 2 to 5 to accommodate setup vendors. Fireworks will take place at approximately 9:30 p.m. In inclement weather, fireworks will be held July
and breakdown of the Independence 5 at approximately 9:30 p.m. Pets, grills and glass containers are forbidden.
Day festivities. For more information and updates, visit ftmeademwr.com.
Other sites available for PT include
Mullins Field, Broadfoot Field,
Donahue Field, Rosie’s Field and the Whittington at 301-677-0189 or Gloria To participate, visit surveymonkey. For more information, email jean.
soccer field. Hicks at 301-677-0189. com/s/HeartsApartSurvey. jordan@us.army.mil.
For reservations, call Everette Carr,
Gaffney Fitness Center manager, at 301- Kimbrough change of EFMP focus groups Tax Center open
677-5950. command ceremony Exceptional Family Member Program The Fort Meade Tax Center at
focus groups will meet July 11 from 6 4217 Roberts Ave. is open to take
Change of command, Col. Leon E. Moores will relinquish
command of the U.S. Army Medical to 8 p.m. at the Community Readiness appointments until June 30.
responsibility ceremonies Department Activity, Fort Meade, and Center, 830 Chisholm Ave.
Guest speakers are EFMP
If you filed an extension, have a tax
question or received a tax notice and
Lt. Col. Christopher J. Beveridge Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center to
Col. Danny B.N. Jaghab. representatives from the Army, Navy, need assistance, call 301-677-9765 to
will relinquish command of the Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. schedule an appointment.
Baltimore Military Entrance The change of command ceremony
will be held July 12 at 9 a.m. at Use this opportunity to tell us what is
Processing Station to Lt. Col. Rod L.
McGlachlin Parade Field. working and areas for improvement. Talent show auditions
Boles on June 29 at 9:30 a.m. at 850 Registration is required.
Chisholm Ave. Kimbrough will be closed July 12 Auditions will be conducted Aug. 8
until 1 p.m. For more information, email joi.
Air Force Chief Master Sgt. s.barnes.ctr@mail.mil or call 301-677- from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and Aug. 13 and 15
James D. Baker Jr. will relinquish his 4473. from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at McGill Training
position as the senior enlisted advisor, Hearts Apart survey Center for the annual “Fort Meade’s
Got Talent” show.
12th Battalion and Baltimore Military Army Community Service is conduct- Food vendors wanted Contestants must participate in
Entrance Processing Station to Master ing a survey on Hearts Apart.
Sgt. Daryl R. Hayes on June 28 at 2 The support group is geared for those The Directorate of Family and auditions to be selected for the finals.
p.m. at 850 Chisholm Ave. separated from their service member by Morale, Welfare and Recreation Special The talent show will be presented
A reception will follow each deployment, PCS or TDY for more than Events is seeking food/beverage and Sept. 8 at 7 p.m.
ceremony. 30 days. novelty vendors for Fort Meade’s To register, call 301-677-7552.
RSVP by Monday to Sgt. Independence Day celebration.
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13. C ommunity N ews N otes
EDUCATION YOUTH EFMP playgroup feature characters in costume, lightsaber
battles, droids, pregame and postgame
The Exceptional Family Member performances, and a postgame fireworks
Program is offering “Little Hands”
PWOC Bible study Summer training camp playgroup for enrolled families with
display.
Team Ghost Riders Cowboy Monkey
Protestant Women of the Chapel The Navy-sponsored Drug Education children ages 5 and younger on July 19 Rodeo, Sunday, as the Baysox takes on the
will be host summer Bible study on For Youth is accepting applications for from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Reading Phillies at 2:05 p.m. Dog-riding
Wednesdays from July 11 to 25 from the free two-week summer camp on Fort Registration is limited to the first 15 monkeys will patrol the field during the
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Argonne Hills Meade that will run from July 10 to 20. people. pregame performance. Team Ghost Riders
Chapel Center. The camp is open to DoD dependent For more information, email anita. will return for several in-game performances
Child care will be provided. youth ages 9 to 12. l.hendrix.civ@mail.mil or call 301-677- between innings.
The prayer and fellowship program’s Campers will learn the basics of drug 4779. To order tickets, visit baysox.com or call
fall kickoff is scheduled for Aug. 29 and alcohol prevention, tobacco, peer the box office at 301-464-4865.
from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more pressure and gangs. All gear, training Storytime
information, visit Facebook at PWOC material and field trips are free and will MEETINGS
The Medal of Honor Memorial Library
Fort Meade, or email meade@pwoc.org be provided by DEFY.
offers pre-kindergarten Storytime on
or call Kori Yates at 301-262-0756. Availability is limited. Applications
Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
will be accepted until June 29.
• Today: “Reading Is So Delicious,” • Retired Enlisted Association meets the
MFTB courses For an application or more
getting ready for the library’s summer third Thursday of the month from 7:30 to
information, email Chief Petty Officer 8:30 p.m. at Argonne Hills Chapel Center.
Army Community Service and Army reading program with a Storytime about
Vita Hankins, Petty Officer 2nd Class The next meeting is tonight. For more
Family Team Building are offering Family food
Kenesha Vassell or Petty Officer 3rd information, visit trea.org or call Mary
Team Building classes at Potomac Place For more information, call 301-677-
Class Danielle Roberts at defyniocmd@ Gray, the local president, at 410-916-5385
and Meuse Forest neighborhood centers. 5522.
gmail.com. or Arthur R. Cooper, national president, at
• “Navigating Military Life” on July 12 443-336-1230.
and 13, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sky Vacation Bible School Summer reading program • Society of Military Widows meets for
The Level I class, for military Children of all ages are invited to the brunch the fourth Sunday of the month at
personnel and spouses and Department Sky Vacation Bible School will be 11 a.m. at Club Meade. The next meeting
Medal of Honor Memorial Library to
of Army civilians, provides tools to held Aug. 6 to 10 from 9 a.m. to 12:45 is Sunday. For more information, call Betty
register for this year’s “Reading Is So
navigate the military lifestyle. Modules p.m. at Argonne Hills Chapel Center. Jones at 410-730-0127.
Delicious” summer reading program that
include Expectations of Military Life, The free program is for children ages • Single Parent Support Group meets the
ends Aug. 25.
Understanding Military Acronyms, and 4 years old up to students who have second and fourth Monday of the month
Participants will receive a reading log
Military Traditions and Customs. completed fifth grade. from 6 to 8 p.m. at School Age Services,
and a goodie bag. After seven days, they
• “Grow Skills for Military Life,” Level VBS features games, crafts, music 1900 Reece Road. The next meeting is
can bring their reading log to the library
2, on Aug. 9 and 10, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and adventures. Snacks and lunch are Sunday. Free child care will be provided on
for additional prizes.
• Instructors Course, MFTB instructor included. site.
Prizes will be on display at the library.
training, Sept. 9 and 10, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 Registration is limited to the first For more information, call Rikki Ford,
For more information, call 301-677-
p.m. 200 children and will close July 23. Parent Support coordinator, at 301-677-
5522.
Bring a brown bag lunch. Registration tables will be set up from 3617 or email rikki.l.ford.ctr@us.army.mil.
Registration is required. Limited child June 25 to July 23 at Argonne Hills • Families Dealing with Deployment meets
care is available. Chapel Center and the Main Post RECREATION
the first and third Monday of every month
To register or for more information, call Chapel. from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Meuse Forest Neigh-
Volunteers are needed to sign up
301-677-5590 or email amber.e.rustad@
us.army.mil or pia.s.morales.civ@mail.mil. immediately.
Out About borhood Center. The next meeting is Monday.
For more information, call Rikki Ford, Par-
For more information, call 301-677- • The Blue Star Museums program ent Support coordinator, at 301-677-3617 or
Meade High seeking 0386 or 301-677-6038. is offering free admission for all active- email rikki.l.ford.ctr@us.army.mil.
duty, National Guard and Reserve
volunteers Romp ‘n Stomp service members and their dependents
• Air Force Sergeants Association
Chapter 254 meets the fourth Wednesday
Meade High School is seeking through Labor Day. As of today, more of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the
During the summer, Romp ‘n Stomp than 1,800 museums are registered. For
community members and parents of playgroup will meet Tuesdays from Roost, 9827 Love Road. The next meeting
students to serve in its new volunteer more information, visit bluestarfam. is Wednesday. For more information, call
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Boundless org/Programs/Blue_Star_Museums or
program, “Service Stars.” Playground. 443-534-5170 or visit afsa254.org.
Volunteers will serve two to three dodlive.mil/index.php/2012/06/blue-star- • Spouse PTSD Support Group meets
The playgroup is for parents and their museums-all-summer-long.
hours per month during the school day children up to 5 years old. Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the
in support of teachers. Tasks include • The 35th anniversary of the Columbia Soldier and Family Assistance Center, 2462
For more information, call Rikki Festival of the Arts will be held through
inventorying books, providing cooking Ford, Parent Support coordinator, at 85th Medical Battalion Ave.
demonstrations or reading support to June 30, showcasing music, dance, theater, The support group, sponsored by
301-677-3617 or e-mail rikki.l.ford.ctr@ visual arts, film and outdoor activities for
students, filing, monitoring hallways and us.army.mil. Behavioral Health Care Service, the
helping with bus duty. the entire family. For a listing of events, visit Religious Support Office and the Army
Volunteers will be given free columbiafestival.com.
admission to school events and will be Children’s Reading Room • The Bowie Baysox is sponsoring two
Substance Abuse Program, is for spouses
whose loved ones are exhibiting symptoms
honored at a year-end awards ceremony. The Potomac Place Children’s events this weekend at Prince George’s of PTSD. Learn valuable tools and resources
For more information, call Bobbi Reading Room will be open Tuesdays Stadium, 4101 Crain Highway: to understand PTSD and how to cope.
Coffman at 443-433-2416 or email and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Star Wars Night,” Saturday, as the To join or for more information, call 301-
bcoffman@aacps.org. For more information, call 301-677- team takes on the Reading Phillies in a 677-8870.
5522. doubleheader at 5:35 p.m. The event will
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14. S ports
summer running,
having a blast
Nearly 350 participants begin the Summer Sizzler 5K
Run and One-Mile Walk on Saturday morning outside
Murphy Field House. The run was the third event in the
annual Fort Meade Run Series.
photo by brian krista
Summer Sizzler 5K Run Results
Top men finishers:
1. Erik Gibbs, 17:23.7
2. Connor Lefler, 18:23
3. Michael Wahlgren, 18:41.1
Top women finishers:
1. Sarah Fisher, 21:18.5
2. Ellahe Amini, 21:23.8
3. Lynda Layson, 21:52.4
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a team
looking for?
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