Fort Meade Soundoff April 18, 2013

1. Soundoff!
vol. 65 no. 15
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Published in the interest of the Fort Meade community April 18, 2013
bragging
remembrance
Holocaust survivor shares
story of hope, courage,
rights
perseverance
page 3
Air Force’s
Andre Snowden
shoots during
the 2013 Meade
Inter Service All
Star Basketball Cook-off
Tournament Child, Youth & School Services
championship at teens compete in three-day
Murphy Field
House on April culinary competition
page 10
11. Army defeated
Air Force 78- UPCOMING EVENTS
71 to take home today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.:
the Joint Service Fort Meade Earth Day celebration -
Commander’s Burba Lake
Cup trophy. friday, 9 a.m.-noon:
The tournament Motorcycle Safety Awareness Day -
featured all-star Motorcycle Range
teams from the SATURDAY, 8-11 a.m.:
Army, Navy, Clean Up Fort Meade -
Air Force and Neighborhood centers
Marines. For the
Saturday, 8 a.m.:
story, see Page 11. Earth Day 5K - Burba Lake
photo by brian krista
monday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.:
Save a Life Tour - McGill Training Center

2. Commander’s Column
Soundoff!
Editorial Staff
Garrison Commander
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Take steps to stay safe
Col. Edward C. Rothstein
Garrison Command
Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Latter What started as a celebration of Patriot’s tions, personal
Public Affairs Officer Day in Massachusetts and the annual running protective-
Chad T. Jones of the Boston Marathon ended in tragedy equipment dis-
Chad.T.Jones.civ@mail.mil Monday after two explosions disrupted the plays, motorcy-
Chief, Command Information marathon, causing death and injuries, and cle exhibits and
Philip H. Jones scattering crowds near the finish line. educational
Philip.H.Jones.civ@mail.mil Words cannot begin to express my sorrow materials.
Assistant Editor & Senior Writer or truly define the sorrow expressed by so Don’t be
Rona S. Hirsch many of you this week. Our thoughts and fooled. Riding
Staff Writer Lisa R. Rhodes prayers are with the victims and their families a motorcycle
Staff Writer Brandon Bieltz affected by this horrific event. requires special
Design Coordinator Timothy Davis Unfortunately, Monday’s tragedy is a skills and con- COL. Edward c.
Supple­mental photography provided reminder that our vigilance to prevent possi- centration. Rothstein
by The Baltimore Sun Media Group Garrison Commander
ble threats to our security must remain high. Did you
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Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday through 677-6622. If the activity is observed off the For more information about Friday’s
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. installation, report the activity to local law Motorcycle Safety Awareness Day, call 301-
enforcement. 677-6241 or 301-677-4867.
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personnel at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, by The Baltimore Sun Media Group, 501 N. sage with co-workers, family members and and enjoy Fort Meade’s celebration of Earth
Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278, every Thursday except the last Thursday of the year in
conjunction with the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office. Requests for publication must reach friends. It’s important that we all continue to Day today. The event, which is free and open
the Public Affairs Office no later than Friday before the desired publication date. Mailing have a heightened sense of awareness and take to the public, will be at Burba Park from 10
address: Post Public Affairs Office, Soundoff! IMME-MEA-PA, Bldg. 4409, Fort Meade, MD appropriate steps to prevent possible threats a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be food, fun activi-
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The blessing of freedom bears an enormous door prizes.
Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage
without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, handicap or sex of purchaser,
responsibility, and we must all work together On Saturday, the annual Fort Meade Run
user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser as a community to watch over each other. We Series kicks off with the Earth Day 5K Run
will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. must always be alert and remember, “If you at Burba Park.
see something, say something.” I know there are some who may have a dif-
Printed by The Baltimore Sun Co., LLC, a private firm, in no way connected with the Speaking of safety, the weather has turned ficult time thinking about participating in a
Department of the Army. Opinions expressed by the publisher and writers herein are their favorably warmer. The clock is ticking and run this weekend, but we have to live our lives
own and are not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army.
The appearance of advertisers in the publication does not constitute an endorsement by summer will soon be here. Let’s not lose our as usual. Don’t let fear rule your life.
the Department of the Army of the products or services advertised. focus on safety as we enjoy more outdoor Have a great week!
activities while either on- or off-duty.
Let’s also keep in mind there are more
pedestrians, including our youth, walking,
www.ftmeade.army.mil cycling and playing outdoors. We all can Commander’s Open Door
be good role models and be mindful of our Garrison Commander Col. Edward C.
You can also keep track of Fort Meade on Twitter at twitter.com/ftmeademd behavior outdoors and on our roadways.
and view the Fort Meade Live Blog at ftmeade.armylive.dodlive.mil. Rothstein has an open door policy.
Remember, a moment’s inattention or an All service members, retirees, govern-
unwise split-second decision can have tragic ment employees, family members or com-
consequences. munity members age 18 or older are invited
Also, as the temperatures warm, there are
Co n t e n t s more motorcycles on the road. On Friday, the
to address issues or concerns to the com-
mander directly by visiting Rothstein’s office
Installation Safety Office will host Motorcycle on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. at garrison
Safety Awareness Day from 9 a.m. to noon at headquarters in Hodges Hall, Bldg. 4551,
News.............................. 3 Sports................................... 11 the Fort Meade Motorcycle Range on Cooper Llewellyn Avenue.
and Bundy avenues. Visitors are seen on a first-come, first-
Crime Watch.................. 7 Movies.................................. 13 The event is designed to raise awareness of served basis. No appointment is necessary.
the need to manage the risks of riding motor- For more information, call 301-677-4844.
Community.................. 13 Classified.............................. 16 cycles. There will be vendors, rider demonstra-
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3. News
Holocaust survivor shares story of hope, triumph
By Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer
Today’s younger generation must commit
themselves to ensuring that injustices such
as the Holocaust will not be repeated.
Robert Behr, a Holocaust survivor,
shared this message on April 11 during
Fort Meade’s annual observance of Holo-
caust Remembrance Day/Days of Remem-
brance.
“I need you, I need you desperately. I
won’t be around much longer. Who is going
to carry the message?” implored Behr, 91,
a docent at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial
Museum since 2001. “You are the ones who
must prevent evil from happening again.”
The 90-minute event, which also featured
a Holocaust exhibit and film produced by
the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
and a catered kosher lunch, was hosted by
the Defense Information School at McGill
Training Center.
“It’s sometimes hard to hear the history.
It’s even more hard to believe. But we have to
hear it,” said DINFOS Commandant Col.
Jeremy Martin in his opening remarks. “It’s
good that you, the next generation, three
generations from the Holocaust, can hear
what happened and never, ever forget.”
During his speech, Behr recalled his
childhood in Berlin after Adolf Hitler
photo by sarah pastrana
became chancellor of Germany in 1933,
and how he and his family were deported Holocaust survivor Robert Behr, 91, recalls his childhood in Berlin under the Nazi regime and how he and his parents survived
to Theresienstadt, a ghetto-labor camp, in Theresienstadt, a ghetto-labor camp, during his speech for Holocaust Remembrance Day/Days of Remembrance on April 11 at
July 1942. McGill Training Center. The event also featured a Holocaust exhibit and film.
Behr said although both his parents were
Jewish, he grew up in a conservative Ger- At the age of 15, Behr was required to dirty, smelly.” 1947 and enlisted in the Army. He was later
man family. work at heavy labor, carrying bricks to con- When Theresienstadt became over- assigned to Berlin and helped to interrogate
“We were, first of all, in everything we struction work sites. crowded, the Nazis began deporting the former Nazi personnel. He left the Army in
did, we were German,” he said. “Second, In July 1942, he and his parents were Jewish families to Auschwitz in Poland. 1952 and joined the Air Force civil service.
we were German. Third, we were German. arrested after his mother’s mail was inter- To protect his family from deportation, He served as an intelligence officer until he
Only then came the aspect of religion in cepted and the Nazis read a postcard from a Behr volunteered to help build the new SS retired in 1988.
our lives. We were far more German than German Jewish woman who credited Behr’s headquarters at Wulkow, a satellite camp of After the presentation, Garrison Com-
we were Jewish.” mother with helping her leave Germany. Theresienstadt, in early 1944. mander Col. Edward C. Rothstein and
Behr recalled that shortly after Hitler Behr said because his father served in It was there, said Behr, that he contem- Martin presented Behr with a plaque of
came to power, his parents discussed Ger- the German military in World War I and plated death for the first time. “It was so appreciation.
many’s political future with several friends was decorated with the Iron Cross First bad, I decided I wanted to die,” he said. “It was very enlightening,” said Lorraine
in the family’s living room. Class for valor, the family was not sent But somehow, he found the strength to Kelly, garrison secretary who attended the
“Our friends said, ‘We better get out of to a death camp. They were deported to go on. “[I thought] I’m not going to give event.
Germany. With Hitler, it’s only going to Theresienstadt, located in what is now the them the satisfaction of dying. I want to Kelly said Behr and many other elders in
get worse,’ ” Behr said. “But my parents Czech Republic. live,” Behr said. society “carry the burden in order for us to
said, ‘What are your worried about? The Behr’s mother worked in the laundry Eventually, Behr and his family returned get to where we are today.”
Germans are too smart. In six months, we’ll while his father, a physician, worked in the to Theresienstadt and remained there until Staff Sgt. Allaina Parton of the 55th
have an election. Hitler will be history, he’ll hospital. Behr was given the task of trans- it was liberated by the Soviet army on May Signal Company (Combat Camera) said
be gone.’ ” porting bodies for burial. 5, 1945. she was moved by Behr’s story and that it
Life in Berlin for German Jews changed More than 50,000 Jewish families lived in “When you live under those conditions, reminded her of a visit to Auschwitz years
completely under the Nazi regime. In 1935, Theresienstadt. There was no running water what keeps you going is hope,” Behr said. before.
Jews were stripped of their citizenship and and no beds. “Once you lose your hope, your ability to “It’s unbelievable to think that we could
made to carry identity papers with new Jew- “You stumbled over people. You heard look forward and say ‘This has to end,’ you be taken away because of our nationality or
ish middle names. Jewish children were no miserable cries,” Behr said. “They wanted are lost.” religion,” Parton said. “It’s unreal to think
longer allowed to attend public schools. to dehumanize us. We were bad, ugly, filthy, Behr immigrated to the United States in that something like this really happened.”
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Wing lieutenant to perform with Tops in Blue
Story and photo by Airman 1st Class
Samuel Daub
70th Intelligence, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs
An Airman with the 70th Intelligence,
Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing was
recently selected for the Air Force’s premier
entertainment touring group, Tops in Blue.
2nd Lt. Amanda Bills, of the 707th Force
Support Squadron, left March 28 on per-
missive temporary duty assignment to begin
her yearlong tour with Tops, performing as
a vocalist.
While serving with Tops, Bills will be a
part of a select 30-member group. She and
her new team will spend the year touring to
locations across the globe, entertaining the
masses of Airmen and their families at each
stop, and sharing with them an Air Force
tradition now 60 years old.
“Airmen serving Airmen” summarizes
the heart of the Tops in Blue mission. Tops
has an intensive focus on visiting Airmen
who are stationed to remote or deployed
locations and are most likely feeling the
greatest amount of job stress. The service
Tops provides is in entertainment and pre-
serving the ideals of the United States and
Air Force by serving as cultural ambas-
sadors.
Even though performing in the military
will be a new experience for Bills, enter-
taining large audiences is not. Before her
selection to Tops, Bills was a member of
Purduettes, a varsity-level female glee club
at Purdue University.
During her childhood, Bills was involved
in school musical productions and church
performances and credits her love of musi-
cal performance to growing up in a singing Second Lt. Amanda Bills, of the 707th Force Support Squadron, spends her last day in her office at the Eagle Fitness Center before
family. leaving March 28 to perform for one year as a vocalist with Tops in Blue, the Air Force touring performance ensemble.
“My mom has always been extremely
supportive of me and taught me to strive from one of her instructors. represent the Air Force. with local vocal instructor Kay Krekow
for excellence in everything I do,” Bills said. “Ever since I heard about Tops in Blue Soon after entering active duty, Bills of the Arcadia Vocal Academy. Krekow
“When I told her I made it, she almost in college, I knew it was something I would started the audition and application pro- trained her for the stress of daily perfor-
started crying. I grew up listening to my love to do,” Bills said. “I went in (the Air cess. She sent in an audition tape and was mances and was able to gauge her vocal
mom singing country music, and I remem- Force) not really caring what my job was, accepted to participate in the Worldwide range and capabilities.
ber hours and hours of harmonizing with I just knew I wanted to be an officer and I Talent Contest. “I would say, without getting too techni-
her to any and every song on the radio. wanted to be in Tops in Blue. I have always “The jam-packed 10 days helped me to cal, I helped her become aware of what she
“My older brother [now 1st Lt. Jacob had a love for music and performing. When see my insecurities and how they affected my is capable of and prepared her for what she
Bills at Kirtland Air Force Base in New I learned I had the opportunity to do that delivery,” Bills said. “I was very impressed will be doing,” Krekow said. “She is gifted
Mexico], used to get mad at me when I’d for a year representing the Air Force, there by my fellow teammates and their consid- with what I call a natural voice and I feel
sing too much,” Bills said. “One time I was was no convincing me otherwise. All I could eration for others. she especially is very well equipped for this
singing in the car when he started to tell me ask was, ‘Where do I sign up?’ ” “It made me proud to see Airmen com- level of performance. I know anyone would
to be quiet. Before my tender feelings could Each year, active-duty Airmen begin the ing back multiple years working to convey love to see her perform — delightful girl,
be hurt, my mom scolded him because she audition process at base level. Those deter- the message that it takes determination, beautiful voice.”
was singing too.” mined to be the most talented by a panel kindheartedness and sacrifice to make it The 2013 Tops in Blue touring schedule
Bills’ drive to be in Tops started before of Tops judges are selected to participate in in Tops in Blue, and ultimately in the Air is currently being decided.
she joined the Air Force. While in Reserve the Air Force Worldwide Talent Contest at Force.” For more information on Tops in Blue or
Officers’ Training Corps at Purdue Univer- Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. In preparation for her departure to Tops, the application process and requirements,
sity, Bills learned about the opportunity From these contestants, 30 are selected to Bills had been making regular visits to train visit topsinblue.com or call 210-623-0509.
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5. N ews
Taking your case to Cybersecurity
Small Claims Court Information Session
By Capt. Adam Petty The letter should be sent by certified
Legal Assistance Attorney mail, with return receipt requested.
(This is the first of two articles on dispute Unfortunately, your neighbor may still
resolution and the Small Claims Court in the remain uncooperative. Maybe he thinks a
state of Maryland.) good dog like Spike would never do such
We’ve all seen the sometimes comical, a thing.
and always entertaining, television court- Consider taking advantage of the Mary-
room shows: Judge Joseph Wapner’s “The land District Court’s Alternative Dispute
People’s Court,” Judge Joe Brown, Judge Resolution Program. Mediation is still less
Judy Sheindlin, and the list goes on and of a headache than going to court and can
on. usually resolve most issues.
These shows present “cases” for our The District Court’s Alternative Dis-
viewing pleasure, but what you might not pute Resolution office can be reached at
realize is that everyday folks have real dis- 410-260-1676 or 1-866-940-1729 for more
putes, in real courts, all the time. In real life, information.
most states have a level within their court If mediation fails, you still have the
system that adjudicates the types of cases option of filing your lawsuit in Small
we watch on television. Claims Court.
In Maryland, the Small Claims Court is a If necessary, file your case as soon as it
division of the District Court of Maryland. is reasonably possible. If you wait too long,
The Small Claims Court handles disputes your neighbor (now called the “defendant”)
between two parties involving no more than may be able to defeat your claim by raising
$5,000, and does so with less formality than the statute of limitations, a law that requires
other Maryland courts. suits be brought within a certain period of
The court’s rules of procedure and evi- time. Join us for the Cybersecurity Info Session
dence are relaxed to make it easier for peo- For more information, visit the District
ple to represent themselves, if they choose, Court of Maryland’s website at courts.state. Attend a free information session to learn more about
without having to hire an attorney. The md.us/district/forms/civil/dccv001br.html or two new exciting new programs, Cybersecurity
cases are decided by a judge, not a jury. schedule an appointment with a Fort Meade Engineering and the Graduate Certicate of Professional
A lawsuit may be filed in Small Claims Legal Assistance attorney at 301-677-9504
Court if the suit is for money only, is for or 301-677-9536. Studies in Cybersecurity Leadership.
no more than $5,000, and the person filing
suit (called the “plaintiff”) is at least 18
years old.
So let’s say your neighbor’s dog Spike
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chewed a gigantic hole in your fence and
you had to pay $600 to have the fence Crime Watch 2700 Hercules Rd., Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
repaired. You could very likely sue your
neighbor in Small Claims Court for the Compiled by the Fort Meade
$600 you had to pay out of pocket for Directorate of Emergency Services Register:
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But before filing suit, you should make property: The victim stated
every effort to resolve the matter outside that his son’s Novara Tractor 855-309-8379
of court. bicycle, which was unsecured
Many cases go to trial needlessly because and unattended, was stolen.
the parties have not attempted to com-
municate with each other. Settling outside April 2, Domestic assault: The
of court will save you time, money and victim stated the couple was
emotional stress. Consider talking to your involved in a verbal altercation
neighbor first and figuring out the best way about a vacuum cleaner, which turned physi-
to handle the issue. cal when her husband pushed her against a wall
If talks with your neighbor fail and you inside the residence, causing minor scrapes and
contusions to her chest and left wrist.
sense that Small Claims Court may be in
your future, it is advisable to send a letter
to your neighbor warning him that you will April 4, Simple assault consummated by a battery:
sue unless your claim is satisfied within a The victim and his spouse entered into a verbal
altercation that turned physical when the subject
stated period of time. bit him on his left upper arm.
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Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Everett of First Army Division East sweeps
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installation by weeding, raking, and policing the grounds around their
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Top Chef
Teens compete in three-day cooking competition
By Brandon Bieltz
Staff Writer
Tucked away in the back corner of Fort
Meade’s Teen Center, four young chefs franti-
cally worked to prepare breakfast in a crammed
— and sometimes smoky — kitchen.
In teams of two, the teens worked in
the tight space for 45 minutes on Monday
before displaying their culinary creations for
the judges who would determine the best
breakfast.
Monday’s meal was a preliminary round in
the Teen Center’s inaugural “Teen Top Chef,”
a three-day competition that pitted four teams
of area teens against each other in head-to-
head cook-offs.
“The whole competition is fun,” said Troy
Brown, a competing chef. “You get to see dif-
ferent people cooking different things.”
Charles Burrell, a program assistant at the
Teen Center, said the teens were excited to
compete in the contest and were eager to try
something new.
“We’re trying to find different ways to
engage their passions,” he said.
Troy, who said he doesn’t normally cook
at home, signed up because he “just wanted
to have fun.” The competition did, however,
included experienced cooks such as 17-year-
old Natalie Ruiz, a regular in the Teen Center
kitchen.
“I love to cook,” Natalie said. “I’m always
cooking at home.”
The competition began Monday and Tues-
day with preliminary rounds in which contes-
tants had 45 minutes to complete a breakfast
meal. Much like cooking competition shows
on television, teams were given the same photo by noah scialom
ingredients and had to determine what to
cook based on what was given to them. Charles Burrell, a program assistant at the Fort Meade Teen Center, directs young chefs Tionne Green, 16, and Natalie Ruiz, 17,
“They can make whatever they want,” while they prepare their meal for the Teen Top Chef competition Monday at the Teen Center. The three-day competition pitted
Burrell said. eight teens against each other in the kitchen for the title of best chef.
Competitors said determining what to
make wasn’t too difficult and stuck with and School Services staff members with the
recipes they knew. top team advancing to the finals on Wednes-
“I knew how to make everything they had day.
up there,” said Troy, who cooked grits, eggs In the finals, the time limit was extended
and sausage, and mixed in strawberries to his to an hour as the top two teams prepared a
final product. dinner with such ingredients as chicken, rice
While familiar recipes allowed contestants and pasta.
to quickly decide what to make, they still had Burrell said the competition provides more
to adapt to working in the tight kitchen and than just an opportunity to learn how to
within the time limit. cook. Help Fort Meade’s Follow Fort
“It was a little stressful,” Natalie said. “It “This will teach them the ability to adapt,
was like, ‘We have to do this, we have to do not be to afraid of losing and to be able to do Facebook page reach Meade at
that.’ It was a race.” something else,” he said.
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9. S ports
Army takes Joint Service
Commander’s Cup trophy
By Brandon Bieltz team would continue to focus on what
Staff Writer made it a dominant force during the
Throughout the intramural basket- intramural season — defense.
ball season, the 741st Military Intel- “No matter how many points we
ligence Battalion had a strong hold on score, our team is known for its defense
the competition, with the unit being — and that’s what has won us champi-
represented in both the Division I and onships,” he said.
Division II championships. While Army wanted to continue to
The two 741st teams continued their use its successful plan, Andre Snowden
winnings ways last week when they of Air Force said his team would use
combined to represent the Army in the insight gained from the previous day’s
2013 Meade Inter Service All Star Bas- matchup against the Army to tweak its
ketball Tournament. game plan for the championship.
Army swept through the tournament, “We had to make an adjustment to
which featured teams from the Air their big man; we made a late adjust-
Force, Marines and Navy, to take home ment,” he said. “I think we’ll be OK
the Joint Service Commander’s Cup today.”
Trophy on April 11. The start of the championship game
Army defeated the Air Force 78-71 was an up-and-down battle with teams
in the championship game, with Deion exchanging points and remaining within
McClenton’s 20-point performance and one point of each other throughout the
Marques Barrett’s 16 points leading the first 10 minutes. With 12 lead changes
team to the come-from-behind victory. in the half, neither team was able to pull
“I’m glad we won,” McClenton said. away, but William Tillman’s late-half
“I’m just glad we came back at the score gave the Air Force a 30-29 lead
end.” at halftime.
On the first day of the two-day tour- Tillman’s 14-point half propelled the
nament, which was held at Murphy team to the lead, while three Army play-
Field House, Air Force defeated Navy; ers — Barrett, McClenton and Dararius
and Army defeated the Marines. Evans — had seven points in the half.
The Marines and Navy were sent At the start of the second half, Air
to the loser’s bracket, while Army and Force created distance and held a 10-
Air Force competed for a spot in the point advantage. Midway through the
finals. half, however, Army cut into the deficit
Army player James Caldwell said his and a Caldwell jump shot gave Army a
team came out strong in the semifinal 58-56 lead. Army held on to the lead by
game and aimed to quickly put away the switching to a man-defense.
Air Force team. “That’s when everything went our
“We know how dangerous they are if way,” McClenton said of the defensive
we keep it close,” he said. “We wanted to switch.
come out and make a statement.” Snowden led the Air Force with 20
Army’s victory over the Air Force in points, but couldn’t lead his team past
the semifinal game set up a matchup Army’s offense.
between the Marines and Air Force on Following the win, Army players
Friday for a final shot at the champion- said they were excited to continue their
ship. With a dominating second half, the dominance on the court.
Air Force defeated the Marines 70-54 “We won the [intramural] champion-
earning a spot in the finals. ship, we won this,” McClenton said.
Caldwell said that in the final, his “We’re pretty happy about this.”
For all your varsity and intramural sports schedules, photo by brian krista
scores and standings, visit William Tillman of Air Force shoots over Army’s James Caldwell during the 2013
Meade Inter Service All Star Basketball Tournament championship at Murphy Field
www.quickscores.com/ftmeadesports. House on April 11. Deion McClenton led the Army to the 78-71 victory with a 20-point
performance.
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Jibber-Less Sports Shorts
Dear Jabber Nation:
I was going to write this week about how tragic it was to see Army Ten-Miler qualifier
Kobe Bryant’s Achilles break. A qualifying run for active-duty service members interested in joining the
Fort Meade Army Ten-Miler team will be held April 26 at Murphy Field
House.
Then on Monday, some animal(s) showed us what real tragedy Fort Meade will sponsor two teams: an active-duty men’s team and an
is in Boston. active duty co-ed team. Both teams will consist of seven runners.
Making the team covers the event’s fee and uniform.
The 10K qualifying run will begin at 6:30 a.m. Runners should arrive by
So, instead of writing a column this week, I’d ask you all to 6:15 a.m.
take the five minutes you normally spend reading Jibber, and Registration is required by Wednesday.
To register, call 301-677-5822 or 301-677-3318, or email lauren.l.Williams@
say a prayer for those affected. us.army.mil.
If you are normally a slow reader, you can take that little extra Intramural softball meeting
time and contemplate how dumb and unnecessary violence of A coaches meeting for intramural softball will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at
Murphy Field House.
this nature is. For more information, call 301-677-3318.
As always, if you have any comments about Jibber Jabber or Meade High Spring 5K Run’s/Walk
anything to do with the world of sports, e-mail chad.t.jones. The Meade Athletic Boosters will hold a 5K Run/Walk to support all
civ@mail.mil. athletic teams at Meade High School on Saturday at 9 a.m.
The race will start at the Meade High track.
Online registrations will be open until Sunday at active.com/running/fort-
meade-md/meade-boosters-spring-5k-2013.
Registration also will be held on race day from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Cost on race
day is $25 for all runners.
Printable registration forms are available at http://meadeathletics.org/index.
cfm?action=main.boosters.
For more information, email meadeathletics@gmail.com or call Nate
Moyer at 410-353-8783.
Gaffney pool
The swimming pool at Gaffney Fitness Center is closed for maintenance.
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.
Dollar Days
The Lanes offers Dollar Days every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bowlers receive a game of bowling, shoe rental, a hot dog, hamburger,
small fries, pizza slice or small soda for $1 each.
file photo For more information, call 301-677-5541.
earth day 5k run
The installation’s annual Run Series kicks off Saturday with an Earth Day
Burba Lake fishing
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will stock Burba Lake for
5K Run at 8 a.m. at Burba Park. fishing beginning Friday.
Cost on the day of the run is $25 for individuals and $60 per family of All state regulations will be in effect.
three to six people. For more information, 301-677-3810.
For more information, call 301-677-7916.
For more Fort Meade sports, visit quickscores.com/ftmeadesports.
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11. M ovies C ommunity N ews N otes
The movie schedule is subject to change. For The deadline for Soundoff! community percent of its $90,000 goal. The event, designed to raise awareness
a recorded announcement of showings, call 301- “News and Notes” is Friday at noon. The campaign raises money and of the need to manage the risks of
677-5324. Further listings are available on the All submissions are posted at the editor’s awareness for the AER fund that riding motorcycles, will take place prior
Army and Air Force Exchange Service website discretion and may be edited for space and helps active-duty Soldiers, National to May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness
at www.aafes.com. grammar. Look for additional community Guardsmen, Army Reservists, Month, the start of peak motorcycle
Movies start Wednesdays to Saturdays at events on the Fort Meade website at www. retirees and their families in financial riding season.
6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. NEW PRIC- ftmeade.army.mil and the Fort Meade emergencies by providing interest-free Vendors and services include: rider
ES: Tickets are $5 for adults (12 and older) Facebook page at facebook.com/ftmeade. loans or grants. demonstrations, personal protective-
and $2.50 for children. 3D Movies: $7 adults, For more information or to submit an The AER Campaign runs through equipment displays, T-Clocks inspections,
$4.50 children. announcement, email Philip Jones at philip. May 15. motorcycle exhibits, educational
h.jones.civ@mail.mil or call 301-677-5602. For more information, call Wallace materials, coaches to provide proper
Turner, Army Emergency Relief officer techniques for riders, police and State
Today through May 5 at 301-677-5768. Highway Administration mobile
NEWS EVENTS units and booths, and a Motorcycle
Motorcycle Safety Mentorship Sign-up Station.
Guests are encouraged to ride their
Awareness Day motorcycles to the event.
Army Emergency Relief The Installation Safety Office will host For more information, call Aaron
Fund Motorcycle Safety Awareness Day on Rowell at 301-677-6241 or Jenelle
Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fort Ferguson at 301-677-4867.
As of Friday, Fort Meade’s annual
Army Emergency Relief fundraising Meade Motorcycle Range on Cooper
campaign has collected $60,022, or 67 and Bundy avenues. Change of command
Capt. Daniel E. McCarey,
commander of the 241st Military Police
Detachment, will relinquish command
Today Friday: “Snitch” (R). A father, whose
son is wrongfully accused of drug distribution, to Capt. Hamid C. Conteh on May 3 at
makes a deal to work as an undercover infor- 9 a.m. at the Fort Meade Museum.
mant. With Dwayne Johnson, Barry Pepper, Jon In inclement weather, the ceremony
Bernthal, Susan Sarandon. will take place at Murphy Field House.
The Fort Meade community is
Saturday: Studio Appreciation FREE screening. welcome to attend. Dress for service
Tickets available at the Exchange food court. members is duty uniform. Civilian dress
Seating open to non-ticket holders 30 minutes is casual.
prior to showtime. For more information, call Sgt.
Andrew Lavigne at 301-677-4592.
Sunday: “Oz The Great and Powerful” (PG). A
circus magician is hurled into the magical land Clean Up! Fort Meade
of Oz. With James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel
Weisz. (3D) The Enlisted Spouses Club will host
the 5th Annual Clean Up! Fort Meade on
Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday April 25, 27: “The Incredible Burt
Wonderstone” (PG-13). Feuding magicians try to The project will begin at the following
save their act. With Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, neighborhood centers as well as the new
Olivia Wilde, Jim Carrey. Picerne Military Housing Program Office:
Meuse Forest, Heritage Park, Potomac
April 26: “The Call” (R). A 911 operator takes a Place and Midway Commons.
call from a teenage girl who has been abducted, Participants can register on the morning
and she realizes she must confront a killer from of the event beginning at 8 a.m. or online
her past in order to save the girl’s life. With Halle at ftmeadeesc.org/cleanupregistration.htm.
Berry, Abigail Breslin, Morris Chestnut. When registering online, participants
will receive a free raffle ticket for the
April 28: “Dead Man Down” (R). Two strangers’ drawings, which are separate for children
mutual desire for revenge unravels in an trail of and adults.
violence. With Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Awards will be presented to the military
Terrence Howard. unit with the most participation and any
children’s organization with the most
May 1, 4, 5: “Admission” (PG-13). An admissions file photo
participation.
officer for Princeton University takes a surprising Two separate green-themed prized
detour on the road to happiness. With Tina Fey,
Paul Rudd, Michael Sheen. Take Me Fishing
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will stock Burba Lake
packages will be awarded to the top two
schools on post with the most collected
garbage/recycling.
May 2, 3: “21 Over” (R). The night before for fishing beginning Friday. All state regulations will be in effect. Fish- For more information, email Laura at
his big medical school interview, a promising ers over 16 years of age must have a fishing license. You can purchase clean.up.fort.meade.esc@gmail.com.
student celebrates his 21st birthday with his two a Maryland fishing license online by visiting: https://compass.dnr.mary-
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NEWS EVENTS
For more information, call 301-677-
1149 or 301-677-1156.
GoArmyEd portal gear, training material and field trips will
be provided by DEFY.
now available Availability is limited. Applications
Personal Project Fair The GoArmyEd portal has been will be taken until April 30.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 activated for Soldiers to request tuition To download an application, visit
The second annual Meade High School http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/
assistance for the remainder of fiscal
Massing of the Colors IB MYP Personal Project Fair will be
held Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the year 2013. support/nadap/Documents/DEFY/
Fort Meade’s Memorial Day Eligibility rules for use of tuition Youth%20Application%202010.pdf and
Meade High Media Center. forward it to the DEFY mailbox at
Remembrance and 27th Annual Massing Approximately 200 students will dis- assistance, the $250 semester-hour cap
of the Colors Ceremony will be held and the annual ceiling of $4,500 remain defyniocmd@gmail.com.
play their personal projects. For more information, email Chief
May 19 at 2:30 p.m. at the Pavilion. The Personal Project invites students unchanged.
The event will feature the Armed For more information, call Mr. Hankins at vita.hankins@navy.mil,
to independently explore a field they are CTN2 Vassell at ksvasse@nsa.gov or
Forces Color Guard and the U.S. passionate about, to reflect on their work, Anderson at the Fort Meade Army
Army’s Old Guard Fife Drum Corps. Education Center or call 301-677-6421. defyniocmd@gmail.com.
and to create a finished product that has a
The U.S. Army Field Band will perform purpose related to the larger community
a concert of patriotic music. and world in which they live. Financial Readiness classes RECREATION
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph For more information, email IB MYP Army Community Service offers
W. Westphal is the grand marshal and coordinator Lindsey Wolfe at lwolfe@ Financial Readiness classes at the
keynote speaker. aacps.org. Community Readiness Center, 830
This venue is a tribute to veterans Chisholm Ave. Out About
from all wars who made the ultimate Classes are open to DoD • Baltimore’s annual Flowermart will
sacrifice in their service. It combines EDUCATION identification cardholders including be held May 3 and May 4 from 11 a.m.
the colors and color guards of active active-duty service members, retirees to 8 p.m. at Mount Vernon Plaza, 699 N.
and Reserve component and National and their family members, DoD civilian Charles St. The event will feature more than
Guard military units, veterans service
organizations, and various civic and Teen college fair employees and contractors. 100 vendors, a food court, wellness services
and an array of flowers, plants, accessories,
Registration is required for each class.
patriotic organizations. The Fort Meade Teen Center will host • Smart Spenders: Today, 1 to 3 p.m. and arts and crafts. Entertainment will be
The public is invited. Refreshments a college fair for high school juniors and • Renting/Military Pay Issues: provided on two stages.
will be served following the ceremony. seniors on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, 1 to 3 p.m. On May 4, the West Park will host
Representatives from Anne Arundel • First Term Financial Readiness a children’s camp from noon to 5 p.m.
Karaoke Night Community College, Bowie State (online class): Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will be able to make origami
The next Karaoke Night is tonight University and other local colleges and • Home Buying: April 25, 1 to 3 p.m. animals, Mother’s Day cards and more. The
from 7 to 10 p.m. in the 11th Frame universities will attend. To register or for more information, Urban Pirates will offer storytime.
Lounge at the Lanes. The event is free; refreshments will be call 301-677-5590. To schedule an Make a hat or flower costume, bring your
The event is held the third Thursday served. appointment, visit fortmeadeacs. pet or enter one of four dance contests. For
of the month. For more information, call 301-677- checkappointments.com. more information, visit flowermart.org.
For more information, call 301-677- 6054. • The Third Annual Naptown Barbecue
5541 or visit ftmeademwr.com.
Francis Scott Key ACS classes Contest and Music Festival will be held
May 4 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and May 5
Army Community Service is offering
Trivia Night scholarships a Pre-deployment Brief on Friday at
from noon to 6 p.m. at the Anne Arundel
County Fairgrounds.
The Lanes at Fort Meade hosts Trivia The Francis Scott Key Chapter of AUSA 9:30 a.m. at the Community Readiness The event is sponsored by the Parole
Night every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., on Fort Meade is offering two scholarships Center, 830 Chisholm Ave. (Annapolis) Rotary Club Foundation.
except the third Thursday of the month. for academic year 2013 to 2014. The program is open to DoD Admission is $10. Children under 12 attend
The event is open to the public. Application deadline is June 30. identification cardholders, including free. Parking is free.
Teams must have a minimum of two The scholarships are in honor of retired active-duty service members, retirees Live music will be performed by
players and a maximum of 10. Brig. Gen. Jack Kaufman, who dedicated and their family members, DoD civilian more than 40 bands on three stages. The
Weekly prizes are awarded to the top more than 40 years of service to the employees and contractors. event also will feature a People’s Choice
three winners. Food and beverages are chapter. To register or for more information, barbecue tasting, Kiddie Korral, Corn Hole
available for purchase. • AUSA Member Scholarship is open call 301-677-5590. Tournament, and regional arts and crafts.
For more information, call 301-677- to all active members. Applicants must For a schedule and more information,
5541 or visit ftmeademwr.com/lanes.php. have applied to or are attending an YOUTH visit barBAYq.com.
accredited college or university for an • Leisure Travel Services is offering its
Parents Night Out undergraduate or advanced degree. next monthly bus trips to New York City
• Family Member Scholarship is open on Saturday and May 18, with discounts
The next Parents Night Out is Friday
from 6:30 to 10 p.m.
to all family members of active Francis
Scott Key members (officer, enlisted or
Summer leadership camp to attractions. Bus cost is $55. For more
information, call 301-677-7354 or visit
The fee is $10 for the first child and $5 civilian) who are high school seniors. The Navy-sponsored Drug Education ftmeademwr.com.
for each additional child ages 6 weeks to Applications are available in high school For Youth is now accepting applications
12 years old. guidance offices and at the Fort Meade for the free, two-week summer
The program is open to active-duty Credit Union offices. leadership camp for youth ages 9 to 12 MEETINGS
service members and Reservists on active- For more information, email Jacqueline from July 9 to 19 on Fort Meade.
duty status, DoD personnel, retirees and Smith at info@ftmeadeccu.org. Participants will learn the basics • Meade Area Garden Club will
Fort Meade DoD contractors. on drug use and prevention, alcohol, meet Friday at 10 a.m. at the Jessup
Register early, spaces are limited. tobacco, peer pressure and gangs. All Community Hall at the corner of Route
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