Fort Meade SoundOff September 6 2012

1. Soundoff!
vol. 64 no. 36 Published in the interest of the Fort Meade community
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September 6, 2012
gifted and
talented
file photos
Finalists will compete in the installation’s annual entertainment variety show, “Fort Meade’s Got Talent,” on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at McGill Training Center. The two-hour
event is a chance for the community to showcase its talent as contestants compete for prizes: first prize is $250, second prize is $150 and third prize is $90. The talent show,
sponsored by the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, is free and open to the public. For more information, call 301-677-7552.
legal eagle pit stop UPCOMING EVENTS
New Staff Judge IndyCar driver Today, 4:30-6 p.m.: Fort Meade Facebook town hall - facebook.com/ftmeade
Advocate settles JR Hildebrand friday, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.: Latin Dance Night - Club Meade
visits Fort Meade saturday, 7 p.m.: ”Fort Meade’s Got Talent” competition show - McGill Training Center
in at Fort Meade
sunday, 1 p.m.: NFL Sunday Ticket - The Lanes’ 11th Frame Lounge
page 3 page 13 wednesday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Community Job Fair - Club Meade

2. Commander’s Column
Soundoff!
Editorial Staff
Garrison Commander
Guaranteed circulation:
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Saying goodbye to summer;
paying tribute on Sept. 11
Col. Edward C. Rothstein
Acting Garrison Command
Sgt. Maj. Debra McGarity
Public Affairs Officer
Chad T. Jones Where did summer go? ful efforts to
Chad.T.Jones.civ@mail.mil It seems like only a few weeks ago we kicked thank soldiers
Chief, Command Information
Philip H. Jones off summer with a Memorial Day weekend for their service
Philip.H.Jones.civ@mail.mil celebration. as they actively
Assistant Editor & Senior Writer I clearly remember writing about finding seek out ways
Rona S. Hirsch time to be with family and friends. I urged to honor and
Staff Writer Lisa R. Rhodes you all to enjoy the first holiday of summer at support mili-
Staff Writer Brandon Bieltz a picnic or backyard barbecue. It was time to tary communi-
Design Coordinator Timothy Davis enjoy our favorite off-duty pastimes. ties.
Supple­mental photography provided Labor Day weekend, however, marked the One of the
by Patuxent Publishing Co. symbolic end to summer. It’s that time of year things I’m
when we begin to refocus on other matters. most proud of COL. Edward c.
Advertising Our youths have returned to school. Work- at Fort Meade Rothstein
Garrison Commander
General Inquiries 410-332-6300 related projects that have been put on hold is the constant
Allison Thompson now require our attention. Maybe it’s time sense of respect and pride for our service mem-
410-332-6850 Allison.Thompson@baltsun.com to actually clean that closet you talked about bers and their families from our surrounding
Michele Griesbauer getting to all summer. communities.
410-332-6381 Michele.Griesbauer@baltsun.com The holiday has always been a signal for me We are fortunate to have so many local busi-
that it’s time to transition. nesses, civic and government leaders and oth-
If you would like information about receiving Soundoff! on Fort Meade or are Labor Day also signals the end of Fort ers who are patriotic friends of Fort Meade.
experiencing distribution issues, call 877-886-1206 or e-mail TP@baltsun.com. Meade’s 101 Days of Summer Safety Cam- Working together, we continue to improve
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday through paign. As you may recall, the campaign’s goal the strength and well-being of the entire Fort
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. is to remind everyone not to lose focus on Meade region by recognizing our opportuni-
Printed by offset method of reproduction as a civilian enterprise in the interest of the safety this summer. ties for partnerships and strengthening ways
personnel at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, by the Patuxent Publishing Co., a subsidiary So as we close out summer, I want to thank in which we connect our communities.
of The Baltimore Sun Media Group, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278, every Thursday you for keeping safety in mind and making a As we celebrate this year’s 9/11 anniversary,
except the last Thursday of the year in conjunction with the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office. conscious effort to avoid off-duty mishaps. I let’s honor the lives of the men and women
Requests for publication must reach the Public Affairs Office no later than Friday before the also ask that you continue to make safety — who wear their service uniforms proudly and
desired publication date. Mailing address: Post Public Affairs Office, Soundoff! IMME-MEA-PA,
Bldg. 4409, Fort Meade, MD 20755-5025. Telephone: 301-677-1361; DSN: 622-1361.
and I’ll add stress management — an impor- their commitment and selfless service to our
tant part of your daily routine. country.
Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage In between this week and next week’s issue Let’s also honor the efforts and willingness
without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, handicap or sex of purchaser, of Soundoff! we will mark another anniversary of private citizens and community leaders
user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser of Sept. 11 and our nation’s participation in to establish great partnerships between this
will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. memorial services and other events to honor installation and surrounding communities.
Printed by Patuxent Publishing Co., a private firm, in no way connected with the Department and remember the victims of those attacks. Together, we all can help make our country
of the Army. Opinions expressed by the publisher and writers herein are their own and are Over the past 11 years we have all seen many a safer place to live, work and raise families.
not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. The appearance changes to our lives. For members of the mili- Working together, we all help make the world a
of advertisers in the publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of tary, there have been multiple deployments. For safer place to foster freedom and democracy.
the Army of the products or services advertised. community members, there have been thought- Have a great week.
www.ftmeade.army.mil
You can also keep track of Fort Meade on Twitter at twitter.com/ftmeademd Commander’s Open Door
and view the Fort Meade Live Blog at ftmeade.armylive.dodlive.mil.
Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein has an open door policy.
All service members, retirees, government employees, family members
and community members age 18 or older are invited to address issues or
Co n t e n t s concerns to the commander directly by visiting Rothstein’s office on Mon-
days from 4 to 6 p.m. at garrison headquarters in Hodges Hall, Bldg. 4551,
News.............................. 3 Sports................................... 11 Llewellyn Avenue.
Visitors are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is
Trouble Ticket................ 4 Movies.................................. 15 necessary.
For more information, call 301-677-4844.
Community.................. 13 Classified.............................. 16
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3. News
New staff judge advocate focuses on educating community
Story and photo by Lisa R. Rhodes she heard about the Army Judge Advocate
Staff Writer General’s Corps and was interested.
Lt. Col. Roseanne M. Bennett’s dream “It just resonated,” said Bennett, who
of becoming a lawyer began when she was resides in Severna Park with her husband,
in seventh grade. Lt. Col. Roland Bennett of the Asym-
“I don’t know what triggered it,” said metric Warfare Group, and their 5- and
Bennett, Fort Meade’s new staff judge 2-year-sons. “It was an opportunity for
advocate. “I think someone told me I me to explore the legal field, live elsewhere
could argue very well and, therefore, I and expand my horizons.”
should be a lawyer.” After graduating in 1996, Bennett
As the garrison’s top lawyer, Bennett, joined the JAGC the following year and
who began her tenure on July 15, said the attended the Judge Advocate Basic Course
OSJA has a “great reputation across the in Charlottesville, Va.
command.” After completing the course, Bennett
Maj. Nate G. Hummel, deputy staff served as a legal assistance attorney at
judge advocate, said the Office of the Fort Carson, Colo., and later became a
Staff Judge Advocate is “extremely excit- trial defense attorney at the installation.
ed and fortunate to have a judge advocate During her military career, Bennett has
of Lieutenant Colonel Bennett’s caliber served as the chief of military justice at
leading our office.” Fort Richardson, Ala.; an administrative
With a staff of 31 service members and law attorney and chief of legal assistance
civilians, the OSJA assists Soldiers, family at Fort Hood, Texas; brigade judge advo-
members, retirees and the garrison with cate for the 1st Medical Brigade in Iraq;
legal services. chief of administrative law, lll Corps,
The office is made up of four divisions Lt. Col. Roseanne M. Bennett, who became the garrison’s new staff judge advocate Iraq; and the brigade judge advocate
- legal assistance and claims, adminis- July 15, is leading the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate in its efforts to rejuvenate for 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division
trative law and military justice - and is its outreach to the Fort Meade community. Bennett previously served as deputy SJA (Fort Drum, N.Y./Iraq).
now focusing its efforts on educating the at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Before serving as the deputy staff judge
Fort Meade community to prevent legal advocate at Fort Leavenworth, Bennett
mishaps and ease the stresses of military As the national election draws near, she briefly considered joining the Reserve served as the legal advisor at the Com-
life. the OSJA will publish an article on DoD Officers’ Training Corps while enrolled mand and General Staff College at Fort
The OSJA, Bennett said, is rejuvenat- guidelines for political activity on social at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., Leavenworth.
ing its preventive law efforts with a series media. but didn’t know enough about ROTC to Bennett said her immediate goal at Fort
of articles in Soundoff! to “help people Bennett said the law is important commit. Meade is to get to know her staff and to
understand the laws” and to stay ahead because of its “ability to affect people’s During an internship in her senior year “find ways to assist them in making it a
of legal problems. lives on the good side.” at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, little bit better.”
The OSJA recently published articles A native of Quakertown, Pa., Bennett a retired colonel suggested to Bennett that The OSJA has experienced some cut-
explaining escrow in a mortgage loan, served two years as the deputy staff judge she join the Army, but Bennett said she backs in its civilian staff. Bennett said the
how to use credit cards wisely and the advocate at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., was set on becoming a lawyer. office is currently assessing the long-term
process for filing a claim for damaged before arriving at Fort Meade. Bennett attended George Washington impact of the cutbacks to ensure the
goods during a permanent change-of- Bennett said she initially did not con- University Law School in Washington, OSJA can continue to provide superior
duty station. sider a career in the military, although D.C. During her second year, Bennett said, service to the community.
Two-step process damaged during their move. Fortunately,
there is a system in place to pay service
vide the carrier with the proper “notice
of loss” and also keep a record for future
their Military Claims Office at a later date.
If a claimant is unhappy with some or all
members for their damaged items. reference. of the settlement amounts offered by their
makes task easier Navigating this process, however, is not
as difficult as one might think.
Once proper “notice of loss” is given,
all claimants should file a claim with their
carrier for certain items, they can choose
to transfer these items to their Military
for filing claims The most common source of confusion
among claimants is that filing a claim is
carrier within nine months of delivery.
Claimants will receive more money by filing
Claims Office within two years of the date
of delivery.
actually a two-step process. directly with their carrier, as they should For more information, visit the recently
By Capt. Cody Cheek Within 75 days of delivery, claimants receive full replacement value for their dam- revamped Fort Meade Claims Division
Claims Judge Advocate must provide a proper “notice of loss” to aged items. website at ftmeade.army.mil/pages/sja/sja_
By Michael W. Davis their carrier. Missing this first step can limit While all claimants also have the option claims.html.
Chief, Claims Division or preclude recovery for damaged items. of filing a claim through their Military The website features a one-page flow-
Summer is PCS season for service mem- The form for providing “notice of loss” to Claims Office within two years of delivery, chart that explains the claims process, infor-
bers and their families. The process of re- the carrier is very specific and is typically they are only entitled to receive depreciated mation papers on specific topics and a step-
establishing a home and orienting oneself noted on the forms given by the carrier. value. by-step guide for filing a claim.
to a new duty assignment can be stressful. Claimants can bring their forms to the Another reason that claimants should For more information or to schedule an
But while unpacking, service members Fort Meade Claim Division within 70 days generally go through the carrier first is that appointment, call the Claims Division at
find that some of their property has been of delivery. The Claims Division will pro- they retain the right to transfer items over to 301-677-9898 or 301-677-9960.
http://www.ftmeade.army.mil September 6, 2012 SOUNDOFF!

4. N ews
Roadway work zones Picerne launches e-newsletter
By Angela Marcum
require alert drivers
Picerne Military Housing
Beginning Oct. 1, Picerne Military Housing will launch a free, monthly
digital newsletter to Fort Meade residents.
Picerne’s newsletter is going digital as a result of on-post resident feed-
back. It is also part of compa-
By Jenelle L. Ferguson ity as a regulatory sign.
ny-wide efforts to minimize its
Installation Safety Office • Stay alert and minimize distractions.
use of natural resources such
With increasing construction on Fort Meade road- Dedicate your full attention to the roadway and
as paper and ink.
ways, it is important to be safety cautious while operat- avoid changing radio stations or using cell phones while
“Not only will the environ-
ing motor vehicles in these work zones. driving in a work zone.
ment benefit from this, but so
Excessive speed and the failure to remain alert while • Be patient and stay calm.
will our residents,” said Jodi
driving are top contributors for crashes. It is important Work zones aren’t there to inconvenience you.
Collins, community manage-
for motorists to obey the speed limits posted in a con- Remember, crew members are working to improve the
ment director at Picerne on
struction zone. road and make your future drive better.
Fort Meade. “Our newsletter
Keep the following tips in mind when driving • Don’t pass on the shoulder or drive across the
will now be readily accessible
through work zones: median.
on the Internet, whether our
• Expect the unexpected. This creates a very dangerous situation for you,
residents are on the go or at
Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes construction workers and other motorists.
home.”
may be changed and people may be working on or • Follow posted speed limits within construction
In preparation for the switch to a digital newsletter, Picerne distributed
near the road. zones.
a Resident Communication Survey to all on-post residents.
• Slow down. • Leave room.
Feedback collected from this survey will be incorporated into the new
You will be in the work zone quicker than you Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and traffic
e-newsletter, in addition to neighborhood event details and seasonal
think. barriers, trucks, construction equipment and workers.
reminders.
• Don’t tailgate. • Keep your cool, calm down and don’t rush.
Previously, each residence received only one hard copy of the monthly
Keep a safe distance between you and the car ahead Remember, the temporary inconvenience of a con-
newsletter. With the switch to digital, residents can now choose to have
of you. The most common crash in a highway work struction zone will pay off with greatly improved
the newsletter emailed to more than one person in the household.
zone is the rear-end collision, so leave two car lengths roads.
Picerne will continue to supply hard copies of the newsletter, which
between you and the car in front of you. • Don’t assume that work is completed if you see
will be available for pick-up at all neighborhood offices. Each newsletter
• Pay attention to the signs. no workers immediately upon entering a posted work
also will be posted on the Picerne website.
Warning signs are there to help you and other drivers zone.
For more information about the e-newsletter and to ensure the email
move safely through the work zone. Observe the posted Some work zones such as line painting, road patch-
address associated with their account is accurate, on-post residents
signs until you see the one that states you have left the ing and mowing are mobile, moving down the road as
should contact their neighborhood office.
work zone. the work in an area is finished.
• Obey road crew flaggers. Implementing work-zone safety and awareness is a
The flagger knows what is best for moving traffic must for drivers and the construction crew that work on
safely in the work zone. A flagger has the same author- our highways. Good driving is about being prepared.
Community
Have you noticed an issue on post Crime Watch
Trouble
and wondered if anything is being
done to fix it? Email concerns and Compiled by the Fort Meade Directorate of Emergency Services
issues to chad.t.jones.civ@mail. Aug. 28, Larceny of government
Ticket mil. Each week, Soundoff! will
address issues identified on post
and describe what is being done to
property: Unknown person(s)
removed an unsecured and unat-
tended desktop computer from
an office located on Chisholm
Sept. 1, Shoplifting: AAFES
loss prevention personnel at the
Exchange said she observed the
subject switch a price tag on a
solve them. Avenue. high-value item with a low-value
item and proceed to the checkout
Aug. 28, Larceny of private prop- line. The subject failed to render
Issue: Plan: Status: erty: Unknown person(s) removed an
unsecured and unattended bicycle from
any payment for the items in the transac-
tion and left the store.
the front porch of a residence.
Youth Services Sports Renovate the Youth Services Actual use of fields is
Complex needs renovations Sports Complex expected to be Spring 2013
Chaplain’s Word: GET UP AND LEAD
Demolition and installation “Leadership is a combination of strategy and
McGill Training Center Install a new HVAC are now being performed,
classrooms 1-5 closed during character. If you must be without one, be without
HVAC is inoperative
A/C installation
(except in the ballroom)
(until Oct. 1, estimated)
the strategy.” — H. Norman Schwarzkopf
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5. N ews Healthy Smiles are Happy Smiles
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Feds Feed Families
(Left to right) Edith Koleoso, Zack Lieberman, Steve Lee, Marsha Guda
their family and friends.
Ximena F. Pareja, D.D.S.
and LaVern Atkinson, of the Directorate of Human Resources Adminis- Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
trative Services Division on Fort Meade, organize food products for pick
up by a local food bank. 8600 Snowden River Pkwy., #302, Columbia, MD 21045
The Fort Meade community donated 1,268 pounds of nonperishable
foods on Aug. 29 to the Maryland Food Bank as part of the annual Feds
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6. N ews
Armywide stand down to support suicide prevention
By David Vergun The last Armywide suicide prevention Although the stand down is just for one Morales said. “They know there’s help avail-
Army News Service stand down took place in 2009. During day, Morales said training and activities will able, but it’s sometimes difficult finding out
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. that event, Morales said, the Army used the be conducted throughout September, which how to access it and find the appropriate
Lloyd J. Austin III ordered an Armywide “chain teach” approach to push information is recognized in the Army as Suicide Preven- points of contact.”
suicide “stand down,” scheduled for Sept. down to Soldiers. tion Month. This year’s theme for suicide prevention
27, to empower leadership to prevent further “For example, the Army required that Efforts will likely continue into October, month is “A healthy force is a ready force.”
loss of life. specific training materials would be used and particularly for the Reserve component. The theme reflects the Army’s awareness
The stand down is meant to familiarize all specific training requirements met, although One of the main events slated for Sept. 27 that healthy people and mission go together,
members of the Army family with the health some supplemental training was allowed is the terrain walk. Morales said that during Morales said.
promotion, risk reduction, suicide preven- such as leader-led discussions,” he said. the event, Army leaders at posts, camps and “We’re not just worried about suicides,
tion, and comprehensive Soldier and family This stand down will be different, Morales stations will go on tours of their respective we’re concerned with the overall fitness and
fitness resources available in the Army. said. service support organizations and will visit well-being of our Soldiers, Army civilians
The stand down also will focus on how to “Activities and training will be less pre- the caregivers there “who are in excellent and family members,” he said. “It is espe-
improve the health and discipline of the force scriptive,” he said. “Commanders now have positions to help Soldiers and their families cially important that leaders lead the charge
and reducing the stigma associated with seek- the flexibility to assess the needs of their units who are most at risk.” in changing the Army culture, wherever
ing care for behavioral health issues. and customize the training and activities.” Providers include chaplains, clinicians, seeking help for suicide or other issues is
The stand down was issued after Austin Morales said some commanders might lawyers, social workers, financial advisors, stigmatized.”
visited installations around the Army and opt for a fun walk or run to get Soldiers, family therapists, substance abuse counselors, In addition to the terrain walk and unit
listened to Soldier feedback and suggestions, civilians and their families involved. They military life consultants and psychologists. events, other suicide awareness activities are
said Walter O. Morales, chief of the Army might follow that with an afternoon town The purpose of the terrain walks, Morales planned throughout September including
Suicide Prevention Program. hall meeting. said, is to let commanders know which health fairs and resilience training.
“He realized more work was needed to Others may conduct risk assessments to resources are available so they may let Sol- For more information, go to the Suicide
address the issue of suicides in the Army and better inform their training requirements for diers know what is available. Prevention Month web page located on the
to ensure the awareness and training momen- the training and sustainment portion of the “We have so many good programs out Army Suicide Prevention website, preventsui-
tum continues,” Morales said. stand down. there, but people often get lost in the shuffle,” cide.army.mil.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Day hosted at WRNMMC
Walter Reed National Military Medical tion of factors, said Lt. Col. Inger Rosner, PSA in the blood, a substance produced by by prostate cancer, but they are usually not
Center urologic oncologist at WRNMMC and the normal prostate. It is usually produced in due to cancer.
After lung cancer, prostate cancer is the associate director of the CPDR. higher levels by most prostate tumors. For men who are diagnosed with prostate
second leading cause of cancer-related McLeod and Rosner said that although All men will have some PSA in their cancer, the CPDR conducts a comprehen-
deaths among men in the United States. a healthy diet and lifestyle, which includes blood; an elevated PSA does not necessarily sive, team-focused, patient-centered Multi-
According to the American Cancer Soci- regular exercise, may be helpful in reducing mean that a man has prostate cancer. Disciplinary Prostate Cancer Clinic.
ety, the disease will claim approximately men’s chances of developing prostate cancer, “With early risk assessment and detec- This clinic is an all-day forum of educa-
28,000 lives this year. The ACS estimates awareness of their individual prostate cancer tion of prostate cancer, we are diagnosing tion and physician consultations that pro-
that in 2012, the incidence of new cases risk is very important. prostate cancer in its earlier stages,” Rosner vides men and their families information
of prostate cancer will be approximately McLeod, who has successfully treated said. about their prostate cancer. A recommended
240,000. scores of prostate cancer patients during his Prior to the use of PSA testing, 21 treatment plan is established by a panel of
One in six men over their lifetime will more than 40 years of practicing medicine, percent of men at diagnosis had prostate prostate cancer specialists.
develop prostate cancer. But most prostate said men should be aware that the medical cancer that had spread beyond the prostate Treatment for prostate cancer can take
cancers are not life-threatening. community continues to debate the exact (metastatic). a number of different forms, depending on
Due to the prevalence of prostate can- age men should begin testing or screening Today, it is approximately 4 percent, as the patient’s clinical presentation, consulta-
cer, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is for the detection of prostate cancer. the majority of men have tumors that are tion with his urologist and other specialists,
observed each September in a number of The American Urological Association confined to the prostate, and some may not and the stage of the disease. Some men may
countries around the globe. A blue ribbon strongly supports that the decision should be considered aggressive. be candidates for close observation (active
is used to promote the cause. be individualized and include a discussion In most cases, men with early prostate surveillance) only.
The Center for Prostate Disease Research with a health care provider about the risks cancer have no symptoms. This finding Rosner and McLeod said that forms of
and Urology Clinic at the Walter Reed and benefits. explains the importance of the PSA blood treatment for prostate cancer confined to
National Military Medical Center will host McLeod said it is reasonable for the test and DRE. the prostate may include active surveillance,
their annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day discussion to start at age 40 for men at an The National Cancer Institute advis- surgery or radiation.
for military beneficiaries on Sept. 22 at the increased risk of developing prostate cancer es men to consult their physician if they Other therapies may involve cryotherapy
CPDR, which is located on the third floor of such as African Americans and men with a notice: (freezing the prostate cancer) and High
the America Building at WRNMMC. family history of the disease. Otherwise, it is • A need to urinate often, especially at Intensity Focused Ultrasound. Hormone
“The exact reasons why men develop pros- recommended that testing be discussed and night therapy also may be used in conjunction
tate cancer are unknown,” said retired Col. offered beginning at age 50. • Difficulty starting or stopping urination with radiation and as a treatment option for
David McLeod, director of the CPDR. Rosner said that detection for prostate • A weak flow of urine more advanced disease found to be outside
Certain factors may increase the chances cancer is carried out by a digital rectal exam • Painful or burning urination the prostate.
for some men developing the disease such as and a blood test for PSA, or prostate specific • Blood in the urine or semen For more information, call 301-319-2900 or
genetics, diet, advancing age or a combina- antigen. The PSA test measures the level of Any of these symptoms may be caused email jane.l.hudak.ctr@health.mil.
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7. N ews
USAPHC-North welcomes new commander
By Brandon Bieltz “It’s been fun, but it’s time for me to move
Staff Writer on,” he said. “I hope that I’ve left this orga-
From an artillery man to an intelligence nization in good shape for Colonel Bell and I
officer to a command surgeon in Afghani- know that he’ll do a great job.”
stan, Col. Michael R. Bell has held a variety Keenan said that Bell is set up for success
of positions during his 27-year Army career. and will “continue to do great things” with
Bell added another credential on Aug. 28, PHC-North.
when he took the reigns of the Public Health Bell previously served as the associate
Command Region-North. Col. Bradford W. director of the Occupational and Environ-
Hildabrand, who commanded the organiza- mental Medicine residency program at Uni-
tion for a year, passed the unit’s colors to formed Services University of the Health
Bell during a change of command ceremony Sciences.
at Club Meade. During his 27 years in the military, Bell has
“Today we bid a fond farewell to Colonel served in a number of roles and positions.
Brad Hildabrand, who is an outstanding After graduating from the University of
officer and dedicated leader, and we welcome Alabama in 1985 with a degree in business
Colonel Mike Bell, a veteran of the Public administration, Bell was commissioned as
Health Command team and also an officer a second lieutenant of field artillery in the
of proven ability who will carry forward Reserve.
the critical mission of Public Health Com- After serving as the assistant logistics
mand Region North,” said Maj. Gen. Jimmie officer for the 41st Field Artillery Brigade
O. Keenan, commander of the U.S. Army and the 4th Battalion, 77th Field Artillery in
Public Health Command, who spoke at the Babenhausen, Germany, Bell transferred to
ceremony. military intelligence. He then served with the
PHC-North has the mission of providing 24th Infantry Division and as an intelligence
regionally focused preventive medicine, vet- officer with the 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry
erinary service and health promotion support Regiment during Operations Desert Shield/
for the Army in a 20-state area, from Maine Desert Storm.
to North Carolina and as far west as Wiscon- Following his deployment from Desert
sin. The region consists of approximately 500 Storm, Bell left active duty to earn a degree in
photos by phil grout
personnel who serve at three Public Health biology from Syracuse University in 1993 and
Command Districts at Fort Belvior, Va., Fort returned to the Army at the USUHS, where Col. Michael R. Bell,
Knox, Ky., and Fort Eustis, Va. he earned his doctorate in medicine in 1997. incoming commander of
Personnel provide support services across Bell has since served in academic and med- Public Health Command
public health disciplines including environ- ical roles at Fort Lewis, Wash.; Fort Myer, Region-North, receives
mental health, engineering, veterinary ser- Va.; Aberdeen Proving Ground; Kabul; and the unit’s colors from Maj.
vices, occupation health sciences, health-risk Washington, D.C. He also has a faculty Gen. Jimmie O. Keenan,
management and laboratory services. appointment as an assistant professor of pre- commander of U.S. Army
“It’s about taking care of America’s sons ventive medicine and biometrics at USUHS. Public Health Command,
and daughters,” Keenan said. During his brief remarks, Bell spoke about during a change of
Hildabrand became the first commander the history and past successes of PHC-North command ceremony on
of PHC-North in June 2011 when the unit including detecting West Nile virus in the Aug. 28 at Club Meade. Bell
was redesignated from the U.S. Army Center United States and being the first to deploy assumed command from
for Health Promotion Preventive Medi- to the Pentagon after 9/11 to assess health Col. Bradford W. Hildabrand.
cine-North to PHC-North. The redesignation concerns.
signified the combining of the USACHPPM- “This is a fantastic unit,” he said. “It’s a LEFT: Col. Bradford W.
North and the North Atlantic Regional tremendous honor for me to be selected to Hildabrand, outgoing
Veterinary Command. command this unit.” commander of Public Health
“Brad, you have truly done a phenomenal Bell said that with such future challenges as Command Region-North, is
job in the transitions that we’ve had to make,” a lack of resources during a time of transition congratulated by Garrison
Keenan said. “When you think of the posture in the Public Health Command, there will be Commander Col. Edward
that you’re leaving North Region in, it’s just a greater need for preventive medicine. C. Rothstein following
phenomenal. ... We want to thank you for all “My charge to the leadership, Soldiers and a change of command
you’ve done.” technical staff of this unit is to come into ceremony Aug. 28.
During his remarks, Hildabrand discussed work every day focused on improving the Hildabrand became the first
highlights of the unit during his command health of Soldiers and their families and the commander of PHC-North
including the creation of several new pro- readiness of the force; everything else will fall in June 2011 when the unit
grams, and thanked the members of the unit into place,” he said. was redesignated from the
for their work. “We’ll continue to do great things and lead U.S. Army Center for Health
Hildabrand’s next assignment will be at the the way for the Public Health Command. Promotion Preventive
Defense Logistics Agency at Fort Belvior. Let’s get to work.” Medicine-North.
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The Volunteers concerts rock motorcycle rally
Story and photo by Jonathan Agee
U.S. Army Field Band
STURGIS, S.D. — It started on Aug.
14, 1938 when group of nine men gath-
ered in Sturgis, S.D., and raced their
motorcycles in front of a small crowd.
More than seven decades later, the
event has grown into the largest motor-
cycle gathering in the world, attracting
hundreds of thousands of people each
year.
But behind the excitement of races,
stunts and thunderous tailpipes is a
sentiment shared among many of the
riders - patriotism.
“Bikers are a weird bunch, but they
have a lot of respect for the military,”
said Frank Moyer, entertainment direc-
tor for The Broken Spoke.
In June, Moyer and his team hosted
a motorcycle rally in Johnstown, Pa.,
where they invited The Volunteers, the
U.S. Army Field Band’s premier touring
rock band. The six-member group per-
forms rock, pop, country and patriotic
music.
Jack S., master of ceremonies at The
Broken Spoke, said The Volunteers’
performance stood out more than any
other during the rally.
“It was a different style of entertain-
ment than I’ve ever seen at a bike rally,”
he said. “For me, it is the people I get
to meet at these rallies that make ‘The
Spoke’ their home, and that’s why we
wanted to bring in the band because
they are welcomed so warmly here.” Sgt. 1st Class April Boucher, lead vocalist for The Volunteers, performs at The Broken Spoke Campground during the Sturgis
Two months later, The Volunteers Motorcycle Rally on Aug. 4. The U.S. Army Field Band’s premier touring rock band performed a series of rock classics at the
arrived in Sturgis to perform two con- South Dakota rally.
certs on Aug. 4 and 5 at The Broken
Spoke Campground. half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veter- there loved you,” said Shpak, a Vietnam a set that included the music of Van
The patriotic mood was set from the ans Memorial in Washington, D.C. vet. “The response was just unbeliev- Halen, Pink Floyd and Johnny Cash.
beginning when Sgt. 1st Class April “She did a marvelous job, one of the able.” When the performance finished, the
Boucher, lead vocalist, sang the Nation- best renditions of the National Anthem For members of The Volunteers, the audience broke into chants of “One
al Anthem at The Wall That Heals, a I think I ever heard,” said Daniel Little, rally was a chance to interact with thou- more song. One more song.”
who served in Vietnam from 1965 to sands of patriotic Americans and share The Volunteers performed an encore,
1966. “I really enjoyed it.” the Army story. then went into the crowd to spend the
Little said he makes an effort to “When we can reach out in one event evening with the community.
‘When we can reach out in ensure that service members are treated and hit a cross section of America at a “Motorcycle clubs seem to attract
with dignity, something he did not festival like that, I think the effort will a lot of veterans,” Boucher said after
one event and hit a cross experience when returning home from pay benefits for a long time,” said Col. the rally. “Many of the clubs especially
section of America at a Vietnam. Timothy Holtan, commander of the honor POWs and MIAs as they ride all
“Hopefully, out of that whole Viet- Army Field Band. “The organizers were over the country. It was a great honor to
festival like that, I think the nam experience, if our country learned so tickled they said, ‘Any event that we meet so many of them in one place.
one thing and that is how to treat our do, you’re welcome back. We’ll make “One particular Vietnam vet thanked
effort will pay benefits for a veterans coming home today, then to me room for you.’ That really summarizes us for representing his generation and
long time.’ it was all well worth it,” he said.
Ted Shpak, president of Rolling
what The Volunteers bring in terms of
telling the Army story and living the
making it honorable to serve in the U.S.
Army,” she said. “I hugged him and
Col. Timothy Holtan Thunder in Washington, D.C., attended Army values.” expressed my gratitude for his service. It
U.S. Army Field Band commander the singing of the National Anthem and For their second concert, The Volun- was a very small attempt to compensate
a concert. teers played just before national recording those who served when it was unpopular
“It was incredible, and the people in artist Night Ranger. The group performed to do so.”
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Partners in Education
780th MI collects school supplies, backpacks for Meade Heights Elementary
Story and photo by Tina Miles students, and we look forward to a fun,
Public Affairs productive school year together.”
780th Military Intelligence Brigade Spc. Chatonna Powell, orderly room
Back to school means back to the store clerk and P.I.E. liaison, Headquarters
for backpacks and school supplies. It can and Headquarters Company, 780th MI,
also mean another financial burden to stu- obtained a student supply list for each grade
dents and faculty. level and posted a “donation challenge” to
In today’s economy, many families are the entire brigade.
experiencing hardships in purchasing their Each staff section rose to the challenge,
children’s back-to-school necessities. Bud- donating supplies to Meade Heights Ele-
get cuts in education cause teachers to rely mentary valued at more than $1,400.
on outside help to purchase basic classroom “I am ecstatic at the response and the
supplies such as tissues, hand soap, cleaning amount of donations we received,” Powell
wipes and other miscellaneous items. said. “The Soldiers, civilians and contrac-
The 780th Military Intelligence Brigade tors of the 780th really came through for
stepped up and responded to the need of our school.”
the local community. As a member of the Supplies were boxed according to prod-
Fort Meade Partners in Education Pro- uct type and delivered to Meade Heights.
gram, the 780th MI collected more than They were presented to the school faculty
400 pounds of donated school supplies for on Aug. 28.
its adopted school, Meade Heights Elemen- “Meade Heights continues to be truly
tary School. grateful for the support of the 780th,”
“We’ve expanded ‘Team Cyber’ to include Principal Susan Gallagher said. “Their
Meade Heights Elementary,” said Col. Jen- Spc. Chatonna Powell, Partners in Education liaison for the 780th Military Intelligence campaign to collect school supplies was
nifer G. Buckner, commander, 780th MI Brigade, and Pvt. Benjamin Bravo, 780th MI Brigade, load a delivery van with school obviously an enormous success.
Brigade. “P.I.E. is such a great initiative supplies for Meade Heights Elementary School. The supplies were collected and “Their efforts have made learning a little
between our units and local schools. It’s donated as part of the Fort Meade Partners in Education program between the 780th easier for hundreds of children. We couldn’t
a great honor for us to partner with these MI and Meade Heights Elementary School. ask for better Partners in Education.”
Taking back control
Speaker gives tips on scream-free parenting
By Lisa R. Rhodes funded by the U.S. Army Installation Bartuss, mother of Jonathan, 3, and Runkel said by remaining calm, set-
Staff Writer Management Command through its Fam- Natalie, 2. “I learned a lot from it.” ting boundaries for children and letting
When parents react to their children’s ily and Morale, Welfare and Recreation The Normandy Bluffs resident attended them know the consequences for negative
bad behavior by yelling and screaming, programs at Army installations through- the parenting seminar with her husband, behavior, parents earn their children’s
they give up their role as adults in the out the country. Spc. Jason Bartuss, 741st Military Intel- respect.
relationship. “It’s a great way to get the word out ligence Battalion. “We give a lot of our respect and power
“We’ve lost it with our kids. The ‘it’ about alternative ways of parenting,” “We wanted to learn to not scream at to people who keep their cool in tense
is our adulthood,” said Hal Runkel, a said Rikki Ford, Parent Support Program our kids,” she said. “They definitely push situations,” he said.
licensed marriage and family therapist. “In coordinator at Army Community Service. our buttons. We wanted to learn how to Runkel gave the example of how Sol-
the very heat of the moment, we lose what “Parenting is difficult. ... This is a dif- react better than we have been.” diers learn that in the midst of battle, it is
differentiates us from our kids and then we ferent approach [of how to] be a leader Runkel said part of the problem for their ability to stay calm that determines
wonder why they don’t respect us.” for your family and not be emotionally many parents is that when they try to their ability to lead.
Runkel, author of “ScreamFree Par- reactive.” make their children behave, they become “The real question is, how am I going
enting: A Revolutionary Approach to In addition to the parenting seminar, reactive. Instead, he said, parents should to react?” Runkel said.
Raising Your Kids By Keeping Your Runkel also conducted a two-day Scream- strive to become calm and stay focused on After the program, Spc. Jason Bartuss
Cool,” shared his philosophy on how to Free Leaders Training on Aug. 20 and 21 their own behavior and response. said the seminar “provided a fresh take
develop new parenting skills by remain- for garrison professionals who work with “When I make the commitment to be on things.”
ing calm under pressure to a group of families. All the programs were spon- calm, I take away any enticement for them “It opened my eyes,” he said. “I can
more than 30 parents at the Meuse Forest sored by the Family Advocacy Program [children] to behave badly,” Runkel said. control what I do as a parent. I can take
Neighborhood Center on Aug. 22. at ACS. “Getting reactive creates the outcome we control of the situation, rather than let-
The lecture was part of an initiative “I thought it was amazing,” said Nicole want to avoid.” ting the situation take control of me.”
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Pit Stop
National Guard IndyCar driver visits Fort Meade
By Brandon Bieltz Racing’s second visit to the installation.
Staff Writer Before last year’s inaugural Baltimore
Just a few days before JR Hildebrand Grand Prix, they met with the Warrior
joined some of the world’s best race car Transition Unit on post.
drivers for a fast-paced route through city Elaine Rodgers, president of the USO
streets for the Baltimore Grand Prix, the of Metropolitan Washington, said the
24-year-old driver of the National Guard team frequently spends time with service
IndyCar and his team from Panther Rac- members, including a visit to the Walter
ing stopped at Fort Meade to meet with Reed National Military Medical Center
service members on Aug. 30.
“We’re so blessed to carry the National “They go to all the military bases that
Guard colors and name and to be with we ask them to go to, not just here but
Soldiers, Airmen and Marines across around the world,” Rodgers said.
the world,” said Johns Barnes, owner of Last week’s event kicked off with a
Panther Racing. “Our job is easy; we get small ceremony and remarks from Hil-
to stand in your shadows.” debrand, Rothstein, Rodgers, Barnes and
For several hours on Aug. 29, Hil- Don Elsey, Emergent’s senior vice presi-
debrand met with fans at the Freedom dent of finance and administration, and
Inn Dining Facility and the Exchange chief financial officer.
parking lot. Hildebrand and Barnes both thanked
The USO of Metropolitan Washington the service members and said meeting
and Emergent BioSolutions sponsored with the military keeps the team humble.
the meet-and-greet. “I’m excited to be here,” Hildebrand
“Today we are completely delighted said. “It’s an honor and privilege to
that through the partnership with USO represent you guys. ... We just want to
and Emergent to bring Panther Racing thank you for everything you do with
and JR Hildebrand [to Fort Meade] and your service.”
watch him win the Baltimore Grand Prix Throughout the afternoon, Hildeb-
on Sunday,” Garrison Commander Col. rand met with service members, posing
Edward C. Rothstein said at the event. for photos and signing autographs. The
“This is a way to kick it off by meeting crowd who gathered around the event
the star of the show.” were able to jump into the National
This was Hildebrand and Panther Guard car to get a feel for Hildebrand’s
machine.
“I probably wouldn’t drive it for real,
but I’d love to see [Hildebrand] drive it,”
said Seaman Paolo Bayas, who is attend-
ing the Defense Information School to
become a mass communications special-
ist.
As a fan of race car driving, Bayas said
he enjoyed meeting Hildebrand.
“These guys are super awesome to be
able to maneuver the cars at those speeds.
They have that ‘X-factor’ not everybody
has,” he said. “It’s definitely cool meet-
ing him.”
Bayas and Sgt. Tim Koster, a basic
photos by phil grout combat correspondence course student
at DINFOS, said events such as the meet-
Timmy Ground, 1, stands in IndyCar driver JR Hildebrand’s National Guard car during and-greet with Hildebrand help students
a meet-and-greet Aug. 29 at the Freedom Inn Dining Facility. Hildebrand met with through training since there isn’t much
service members and their families at the dining center and the Exchange parking free time to go out after school.
lot. “It’s really cool having the racer come
out here,” Koster said. “It obviously
RIGHT: IndyCar driver JR Hildebrand shakes hands with Fort Meade service members shows a lot of support with racing for the
outside the Freedom Inn Dining Facility on Aug. 29, his second visit to the installation. National Guard and coming out to meet-
Hildebrand, who drives the National Guard car, finished 12th in Sunday’s Baltimore Grand ing the troops. It’s a big morale boost.”
Prix.
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