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uPCOMinG evenTSTOday 7-10 P.M.: Karaoke Night - The Lanes’ 11th Frame Loungefriday, 4-6 P.M.: Right Arm Night - The Conference CenterMOnday: Last day to register for March 9 Gaffney Indoor TriathlonMarCh 1: Army Emergency Relief campaign kicks offMarCh 9, 7 a.M.-2 P.M.: Indoor Triathlon - Gaffney Fitness Center

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Drake Smith, 4, of the Fort Meade Cougars wrestling team, shakes hands with opponent Kelly Doney after their match Sunday morning at Meade High School. The end-of-the-year tournament wrapped up Child, Youth and School Services’ inaugural wrestling season. For the story, see Page 12.

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If you missed the installation’s Black History Month observance last week at McGill Training Center, you missed a great program.

The annual event was hosted by Navy Informa-tion Operations Command Maryland. The keynote speaker was Navy Rear Adm. James Crawford, III, the deputy judge advocate general and commander of Naval Legal Service Command. Entertainment was provided by the Morgan State University Per-formance Arts Department.

You can read a complete summary of the event on Page 6 in this week’s Soundoff!

I thoroughly enjoyed the program and Team Meade’s celebration of black history.

What I will tell you is that this year’s theme for Black History Month could not be timelier. Annu-ally presented by the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History, this year’s theme is: “At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equal-ity: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington.”

The theme makes reference to two significant celebrations in African-American history as this year marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipa-tion Proclamation and the 50th anniversary of the “March on Washington.”

The Emancipation Proclamation was a wartime measure issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 that many historians conclude made clear that America’s Civil War was a struggle between the forces of slavery and emancipation.

Ironically, it would be 100 years later, in 1963, that hundreds of thousands of people of all colors and religions marched to the memorial of Abraham Lin-coln, the author of the Emancipation Proclamation, seeking equality of citizenship and self-determina-tion for black civil rights.

The highlight of the day was Martin Luther King Jr.’s delivery of his celebrated “I Have a Dream” speech.

In his 2013 White House proclamation, our com-mander in chief and President of the United States Barack Obama said:

“In America, we share a dream that lies at the heart of our founding: that no matter who you

are, no matter what you look like, no matter how modest your beginnings or the circumstances of your birth, you can make it if you try.”

The president went on to say that we need to keep yesterday’s visionaries in our rearview mirror and continue to be aware that there are still other mountaintops that we have yet to climb.

I hope that his words are something we can all relate to and that we share the same resolve to climb mountaintops that will continue to make our world a better place.

Looking forward, I want to remind you that next week Fort Meade will kick off its annual Military Saves Week campaign.

Military Saves is part of the Department of Defense’s Financial Readiness Campaign and has been a partner with DoD since 2003. Military Saves is a social marketing campaign to persuade, motivate and encourage military families to save money every month, and to convince leaders and organizations to be aggressive in promoting automatic savings.

This year’s theme is, “Set a goal. Make a plan. Save automatically.”

Unless you have had formal money management training, there are many things you can learn on managing your money without having to deal with the hard knocks of financial mistakes.

The Military Saves campaign can help you learn proper money management skills, and just as impor-tantly, show you ways to practice these skills.

More details about Military Saves Week are on Page 3 of this week’s Soundoff!

I urge all service members, their families, and civil-ian employees to take the Military Saves pledge.

Have a great week!

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Army Community Service’s Financial Readiness Program is combining efforts with the Fleet and Family Support Cen-ter to encourage the entire Fort Meade community to pledge to save money, reduce debt and build wealth over time — and win a prize in the process.

Beginning Monday, Fort Meade will conduct its annual Military Saves Cam-paign until March 2. The main goal is to encourage service members and their families to increase household savings and decrease consumer debt by sign-ing pledge cards to “Build Wealth, Not Debt.”

After completing one of the pledge cards and placing it in a designated box, participants will automatically be entered to win one of several donated prizes.

During the entire week, pledge cards and a designated box will be located at PNC Bank, the Fort Meade Commu-nity Credit Union, the Fort Meade Tax Center, the USO-Metro Center and the Community Readiness Center.

The drawing will be held March 4 at ACS. Winners will be notified.

To assist with execution of your pledge, financial counselors will con-duct “A Day of Financial Fitness” on Feb. 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave.

Topics include: Legal Rights, Finan-cial Planning, Identity Theft, Credit Counseling, Car Buying, Home Buying,

Military Saves Week starts Monday at ACS

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Army Community Service Personal Financial Readiness Specialists Gwen Galloway and Ryan Yarnell join Garrison Command Sgt. Major Thomas J. Latter as Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein signs a proclamation designating Monday through March 2 as Military Saves Week at Fort Meade.

Take the pledgeDon’t be afraid to take the pledge. No one will contact you to try to sell you anything or attempt to track your progress.You will receive motivating emails designed to help you save and eliminate debt. You can unsubscribe at any time. To sign a pledge, you must be a valid military ID cardholder and age 14 or older.Those under age 14 may ask a parent or guardian to assist.You also may take the pledge online at militarysaves.org/take-the-pledge/. However, this will not enter you into the local drawing. Select Fort Meade as the installation.

and the Thrift Savings Plan.Door prizes will be available; free

lunch will be provided.Participants must be present to win.Space is limited; pre-registration is

required.To register, call ACS or the Fleet and

Family Support Center at 301-677-5590 or 301-677-9017.

By Mark DeVaughnCommunications CoordinatorHealth Net Federal Services

February is Heart Health Month, and Health Net Federal Services wants to help all service members in the TRICARE North Region maintain a healthy heart.

Heart disease claims approximately 600,000 lives each year, according to the Centers for Disease Con-trol and Prevention. That’s one in four deaths in the United States, the most common killer of both men and women.

Saving lives involves fighting misconceptions. Here are seven common myths about heart disease:

1. All those who suffer from heart disease have obvious symptoms.

A person can be thin and in good shape yet still have high cholesterol. High blood pressure is gener-

ally silent.By the time you experience symptoms from high

cholesterol or high blood pressure, it may be difficult to reverse the damage already done to the heart.

2. Younger women aren’t at risk.Not all women who have heart disease are elderly.

Risk factors such as obesity, hypertension (high blood pressure) and Type II diabetes are showing up earlier now in women.

3. Exercise is too risky for those who have heart disease.

Exercise reduces the progression of heart disease and makes those who do exercise less likely to have a first or recurrent heart attack.

4. Those who suffer from heart disease can’t undo the damage.

Research shows that you may be able to undo the damage through lifestyle changes such as a healthy

diet and regular exercise.5. Every heart attack victim experiences chest

pain.About one out of every three people who have a

heart attack doesn’t feel chest pain.6. Men are the vast majority of heart attack vic-

tims.Women are especially vulnerable. Women also

experience subtle, less-traditional heart attack symp-toms such as fatigue and sleep disturbance more commonly than men.

7. Cancer and AIDS are much deadlier diseases.More people die of heart disease than AIDS and

all cancers combined.Learn what you can do to keep a healthy heart by

visiting our Heart Health Awareness campaign page running throughout February at hnfs.com or follow our healthy heart posts on Facebook.

Seven deadly myths of heart disease


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Story and photos by Brandon BieltzStaff Writer

Navy Personnel Specialist 1st Class Benjamin Erdelyi had a busy start to the year.

During the second week in January, he attended a week of receptions and meetings with the master chief petty officer of the Navy and the secretary of the Navy, and toured the Capitol and Pentagon with the Navy’s top recruit-ers.

It was here that Erdelyi, who works at Fort Meade’s Baltimore Military Entrance Processing Station, was hon-ored as the best classifier in the Navy in 2012. Representing the Navy Recruit-ing District Philadelphia, Erdelyi was among the 13 Navy recruiters who were honored for being at the top of their field last year.

“It was definitely one of [the high-lights], if not the highlight of my career in the Navy,” he said. “There’s been so many great things, but this was some-thing that was for me, that I did and I won.”

While Erdelyi brought recognition to his district and MEPS, his supervi-sor Michael Gilmore also earned some personal hardware as he was named the Civilian of the Year for the Philadel-phia district. The area spans Northern Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia, as well as parts of West Vir-ginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

“It shows that what I’m doing is appreciated and recognized,” said Gilm-ore, the enlisted processing division supervisor. “It’s just a good feeling for a civilian to get something like that. It’s just like saying, ‘Thank you for doing a great job.’ It’s just a good feeling.”

Gilmore, a retired senior chief petty officer with 21 years in the Navy, has been a recruiter for 27 years including 15 as a civilian. The 61-year-old Balti-more native said he continued to serve as a civilian recruiter because he enjoys the work.

“I enjoy paying it forward,” Gilmore said. “I really get satisfaction from help-ing these young people get their lives started.”

In the second quarter of 2012, Gilm-ore was nominated and won Civilian of the Quarter. At the end of the year, he competed against three other civilians in

his district for the title of Civilian of the Year, which is determined by a board.

Ultimately, Gilmore earned the annu-al award. As his prize, he was presented with a large eagle statue, which he jokes is larger than him.

“I was honored,” he said. “I was com-pletely surprised.”

Although the statue is displayed on his fireplace at home, Gilmore said the award reflects the work of the entire Fort Meade office, which was named the best Navy Recruiting Region East (Large) MEPS of the Year and Navy Recruiting District Philadelphia MEPS Team of the Year.

“I can’t do it by myself,” Gilmore said. “I think ... the reason why I was selected as Civilian of the Year [is] because of the accumulation of awards my office won. We all contribute to all those accolades.

“It’s a good feeling. It shows all the hard work we did throughout the year paid off,” he said. “It’s good to be rec-ognized.”

Of the awards won by the members of the Fort Meade MEPS, Erdelyi earned the most prestigious personal honor as the Navy’s Classifier of the Year. Gilm-ore said that although he has had classi-fiers win command awards, he has never had one win the Navy-level award.

“He works hard,” Gilmore said of Erdelyi. “He does a super job.”

Erdelyi, 38, has worked on Fort Meade since 2009, but spent the previous por-tion of his 18-year career in human resources. With the Navy Recruiting District Philadelphia, Erdelyi assigns specialties for recruits. Last year, he met with more than 1,000 recruits.

“The best part is when you take a kid from an area that they don’t have much going for them, but they’re a smart kid and they really want to do something for themselves,” the Baltimore resident said. “I love it.”

A Severn native, Erdelyi was named Classifier of the Year for his district the past two years, but wasn’t expecting to win the larger award — “not in a million years,” he said.

Erdelyi was notified that he won the award in early November but didn’t know the extent of the honor until he started getting information about Recruiter of the Year Week, which was held in early

Fort Meade Navy recruiters earn honors

Michael Gilmore, the enlisted processing division supervisor of Fort Meade’s Baltimore Military Entrance Processing Station, was honored as the Navy Recruiting District Philadelphia’s Civilian of the Year in 2012. Gilmore’s office also was named Best Navy Recruiting Region East (Large) MEPS of the Year and Navy Recruiting District Philadelphia MEPS Team of the Year.

Navy Personnel Specialist 1st Class Benjamin Erdelyi was named the Navy’s Classifier of the Year for 2012. For his award, Erdelyi attended Recruiter of the Year Week in Washington, D.C., where he was presented with trophies, plaques, certificates and monetary prizes.

January in Washington, D.C.During that week, Erdelyi and his

father Benjamin joined 14 other top recruiters in the Navy for a packed schedule of meeting Navy leadership, attended receptions and visiting the Pentagon and Capitol.

“We had a very busy schedule; it was great,” he said. “It was really great to be with my dad, too, because he had a good time and was real proud of me.”

In addition to being awarded the

Navy Commendation Medal, Erdelyi also was honored with trophies, plaques, certificates and monetary prizes.

Much like Gilmore, Erdelyi was quick to credit the rest of the recruiting staff for his honor.

“They make my job easy because they recruit such great men and women,” he said. “It just makes my job easier. You can’t just do it on your own. If we had bad recruiters, we wouldn’t have Classi-fier of the Year.”


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By Brandon BieltzStaff Writer

This year marks milestones for two of the biggest event in the history of African-Americans.

It was 150 years ago that President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipa-tion Proclamation, freeing slaves during the Civil War. A century later, Martin Luther King Jr. led more than 200,000 people on the March on Washington political rally, which became a key moment in the civil rights struggle.

In honor of the two anniversaries, Fort Meade celebrated Black History Month with the theme of “At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipa-tion Proclamation and the March on Washington.”

The annual observance was hosted Feb. 14 by Navy Information Operations Command Maryland at McGill Training Center.

“One of the good things about history is its accessibility,” said Navy Capt. Timo-thy White, commander of NIOC. “We can always find common ground by looking through the rearview mirror.”

The 90-minute event featured guest speaker Rear Adm. James W. Crawford III, deputy judge advocate general and commander of Naval Legal Service Com-mand; a dramatic performance by the Ira Aldridge Players of Morgan State Univer-sity; photo displays; and food samplings catered by Barrett’s of Alexandria.

The NIOC Choir opened the event with an acappella performance of the National Anthem and “Lift Every Voice” — some-times referred to as the African-American National Anthem.

During his welcome, White discussed what he called the country’s “original sin” of slavery and the importance of both the Emancipation Proclamation and March on Washington.

“When confronted with this history and our nation’s current challenges, what is the answer to the question: Is this change complete and is it enough?” White asked.

In his speech, Crawford posed provoca-tive questions as well: What is the purpose of Black History Month? Why it is cel-ebrated every year?

The celebration was started in 1926 by black historian Carter G. Woodson as “Negro History Week.”

“Woodson’s objective ... was to create to a vehicle by which he could convey con-tributions of African-Americans to the

Fort Meade celebrates Black History Month

general public in an attempt to human-ize those who were being dehumanized,” Crawford said. “This one week out off 52 gave solace to the soul and encouragement to the heart for African-Americans caught up in the drama of equality.”

In 1976, the weeklong event was extended to a full month of celebration. The observance of African-American his-tory, Crawford said, is not a time to focus on historical achievements and nostalgic remembrances, but to continue to prog-ress.

“African-American history is not post-ers and plaques, it’s not a weird dress or speech, it’s not a hair style and it’s certainly not something that can be relegated to one month of the year. ...,” he said. “February

is not only a time to commemorate the past. ... It is a time to consider, what are you doing to fulfill that dream and great height that Dr. King saw for us all.”

All citizens, not just African-Americans, are beneficiaries of the courage, persever-ance and risks of those who worked to bring equality to society, Crawford said.

“We have the responsibility to continue to work,” he said. “This annual celebra-tion is not merely to hail African-Ameri-can heroes of the past or to recognize African-American achievements of those who stand among us today, but rather to have internalized that this is a time to thoughtfully recommit ourselves anew to the ideas of Carter G. Woodson.”

During the presentation by the Ira

Aldridge Players, students performed tra-ditional stories from African-American culture including Virginia Hamilton’s “The People Could Fly” and Zora Neale Hurston’s “Man and Woman Equal.”

“They were great,” Navy Cryptologi-cal Technician Collection 3rd Class Cori Brown said after the performance. “It was really exciting.”

As hundreds of audience members lined up for black-eyed peas, pork, chicken and peach cobbler, several service members discussed the event.

“I thought it was very informative,” said Navy Cryptological Technician Col-lection 2nd Class Vamdale Killebrew. “I think it was an excellent representation of past and present.”

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Rear Adm. James W. Crawford III, deputy judge advocate general and commander of Naval Legal Service Command, addresses the audience at the annual Black History Month Observance on Feb. 14 at McGill Training Center. During his speech, Crawford posed the question, “What is the purpose of Black History Month?”

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My Two Cents

Who is your inspirational figure in black history?

“Rosa Parks. What she did was pretty phenomenal. I don’t know many black women, particularly these days, who would do what she did. I admire her strength, dedica-tion and all-around good faith.”– Cryptologic Technician Reporter Tanya Sorey, Naval Information Operations Command

“Langston Hughes. For his poetry, one poem in particular, ‘A Dream Deferred.’ I admire it because we as black people have big dreams, but as life goes on, we tend to allow them to die. We stop believ-ing that we can achieve them. That poem inspires me because I used to feel that I couldn’t reach any goals. And because of that poem, I realized that anything you put your mind to, you can achieve.”– Alfred Dawkins, Meuse Forest

“Michelle Obama. She’s a very strong and independent woman. She’s not only an advocate for black rights but women’s rights as well.”– Staff Sgt. Jennifer McNair704th Military Intelligence Brigade

“Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens. I was a linebacker in high school and he inspired me. Everything he does, it’s to heart — the fullest. Everything I do, I do to the fullest.”– Spc. Shane Mansfield743rd Military Intelligence Battalion

By Joann Buckley and Douglas FisherSpecial to Soundoff!

Nearly 100 years ago, in the era of seg-regation and Jim Crow laws, 118 African-American doctors answered the country’s call during World War I and voluntarily left their practices to provide medical care to the fighting men in the all-black 92nd Infantry Division and the 93rd Infantry Division.

The medical colleges of Howard Uni-versity in Washington, D.C., and Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn., heav-ily recruited their graduates and provided more than half of these doctors - 43 from Meharry and 22 from Howard.

When asked at the time by The Wash-ington Bee newspaper why he volunteered, a black doctor from Indianapolis put it simply: “This is a history-making period, and I want to be connected with it.”

On Nov. 3, 1917, eight of these black physicians were sent to the newly estab-lished Camp Meade for further training and to provide care for the African-Ameri-can troops of the 368th Infantry Regiment and 351st Field Artillery, which were stationed there.

The doctors were Arthur L. Curtis and Thomas E. Jones, graduates of the College of Medicine at Howard University; Oscar DeVaughn, Raymond W. Jackson, John H. Williams and James Whittico, gradu-ates of Meharry Medical College; William

A. Harris, a graduate of Leonard Medical College in Raleigh, N.C.; and William J. Howard, a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine.

The physicians received specialized training in treating war injuries at Camp Meade Hospital. During their training, the hospital was made up of temporary wooden buildings and tents. It was located along what is now Rock Avenue, about one-half mile south of Kimbrough Ambu-latory Care Center.

Before arriving at Camp Meade, the doctors attended the Medical Officers Training Camp (MOTC) for black medical officers, which was a late addition to the segregated Officers Training Camp at Fort Des Moines, Iowa.

The doctors at the MOTC, who were first lieutenants, were housed in whatever spare barracks were left from the field offi-cers. More than 1,000 African-American Soldiers also reported for training as med-ics. These medics had to use lumber from an old National Guard armory to floor the stables, which lacked plumbing, heat-ing or a cooling system. The men turned the unsuitable buildings into barracks for nearly 1,000 medics.

Training at the camp began in the heat of August 1917. The doctors learned how to make camp, sanitation procedures, regimental medical-detachment adminis-tration, camp infirmary work, packing,

bearer work and field work.The physicians also were given com-

mand of five- to 10-man medical detach-ments.

Many training hours also were spent on paperwork, including writing and filing regular Army daily and weekly reports. The reports included lists with the num-bers and names of sick and injured men, as well as those who were suffering from veneral disease, tuberculosis, meningitis, cholera, pneumonia and influenza. Sanita-tion was critical to preventing epidemics.

Of the 118 doctors who were trained at the MOTC, 104 successfully completed the program. Of the 1,021 medics, 949 would continue and ultimately serve with the 92nd or 93rd Infantry Divisions.

Eight of the doctors from the MOTC went on to Camp Meade.

By May 1918, they left for France. They would all serve with the 92nd Infan-try Division. Harris, Jones, Williams and Whittico remained with the 368th Infantry Regiment. DeVaughn was assigned the 365th Field Hospital. Howard stayed with the 351st Field Artillery. Jackson and Cur-tis joined the 367th Field Hospital.

All of these doctors treated the hor-rific wounds of trench warfare largely caused by artillery (gas and shrapnel) and machine guns. Their Army reports tell of the carnage they encountered, and the lightening spread of the influenza

pandemic that would reach its height just before the great Meuse Argonne offensive in September 1918.

The 18 months of Army training and war experiences certainly equipped them well beyond anything they had learned in medical school. They were given com-mand of medical detachments, which taught them leadership, discipline and responsibility. They learned military orga-nization, planning and training, and par-ticipated in grand- and small-scale field operations.

Many of the men used the organization-al skills and medical advances that came as a result of the war to make extraordinary contributions to the field of medicine, their communities and their country.

Editor’s note: Joann Buckley and Doug-las Fisher are members of the World War One Association and The Great War Soci-ety.

Fisher’s grandfather Maj. John N. Doug-las served with 1st Lt. Jonathan N. Rucker, a black doctor, in France from 1918 to 1919.

Buckley’s grandfather was a sergeant in New York’s 7th Infantry Division, and her grandmother was a registered nurse who worked with wounded Soldiers.

They are now researching and writing a book on the 104 black doctors who com-pleted medical officer basic training at Fort Des Moines, Iowa.

Black doctors train at Camp Meade during WWI


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The portrait of Master Sgt. John R. Wilson, which hangs in the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade headquarters building, was initially in Wilson Hall at the former Fort Holabird in Baltimore. The dedication of the building on May 16, 1952 was attended by Brig. Gen. Philip E. Gallagher, commanding general of Fort Holabird; Wilson’s father, Joseph R. Wilson; and Col. Henry C. Newton. Wilson, who was killed by a sniper during the Korean War, was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for his gallantry under fire while serving with the 25th Counterintelligence Corps Detachment.

By Tina Miles780th Military Intelligence BrigadePublic Affairs

In the first issue of the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade’s newsletter published in June 2012, a challenge was made to identify an original oil painting found in the brigade headquarters building.

The painting was a head-and-shoulders portrait of a Soldier who had no identifi-able marks. There was no accompanying plaque or any information other than the ribbons on his uniform that showed he was a World War II veteran and a Silver Star and Purple Heart recipient.

There were no clues to the artist; the only marking was his or her last name, Young, and a date, 1952. Nor were there any clues as to why the painting was in the building.

Did the subject of the painting once work or live on Fort Meade?

The other units that occupy the building complex, such as the 902nd MI Group and the 310th MI Battalion, were asked about the painting. Inquiries also were made at the Fort Meade Museum.

But there was no luck in identifying the Soldier in the portrait. No one could correctly answer the challenge that was proposed last summer — until now.

Mike Bigelow, command historian for the Intelligence and Security Command, asked for a copy of the 780th MI Brigade’s newsletter for the command’s historical records. (The 780th is a subordinate unit of INSCOM.)

After receiving the issue and flipping through the pages, he noticed the portrait and recognized it to be that of a painting that had been lost for years.

Bigelow identified the portrait to be of Master Sgt. John R. Wilson, who, dur-ing the Korean War, was a member of the 25th Counterintelligence Corps (CIC) Detachment, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division.

According to the book “In the Shadow of the Sphinx, a History of Army Counter-intelligence,” Wilson “was among the CIC cadre deployed in the early days of the war. A veteran of World War II in the Pacific, Wilson had risen to the rank of major, but following the Army’s downsizing, had enlisted with the CIC.”

When Wilson was alerted early in the morning of Oct. 13, 1950 that the enemy was moving to capture the village of

Pangso-ri during the Korean War, he led a patrol of 30 Korean police and interpret-ers to surprise the enemy guerilla force before it reached the village.

Wilson, who stood at 6 feet, 6 inches, took four Koreans with him and pro-ceeded to dislodge

the enemy, who had made a stand in one of the houses.

In the subsequent firefight, Wilson led a successful attack on the hostile position. He was killed by a sniper, but his patrol eliminated the enemy force and his actions facilitated the capture of 21 opponents.

For his gallantry under fire, Wilson was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.

On May 16, 1952, the CIC Center at the former Fort Holabird in Baltimore dedi-cated three buildings to honor three men of valor. The buildings were named after Sgt. Woodrow G. Hunter, killed on May 18, 1944, in the Insoemaar Islands; 1st Lt. Eldon L. Allen, killed in action in Germany during the airborne crossing of the Rhine, March 24, 1945; and Wilson.

Each building had a similar oil painting of the subject of its dedication — thus the Wilson portrait.

But these facts did not answer the ques-tion of why and how the Wilson painting came to hang in the 780th MI headquarters building. Bigelow, who taught history at the Intelligence Center 22 years ago, has a theory.

“Since Allen Hall was an academic build-ing, that painting and plaque got moved to Fort Huachuca in Arizona when the schoolhouse moved there,” Bigelow said. “But Wilson Hall was connected more with the operational side and moved from the CIC Center to its successor organizations.”

Bigelow believes each painting stayed with a different military channel.

“From the CIC Center, the Wilson paint-ing went first to the U.S. Army Intelligence Command, then probably to the U.S. Army Intelligence Agency, which moved to Fort Meade in 1974,” he said. “Two years later, USAINTA used the painting to memorial-ize its command suite after Wilson.

“And after USAINTA merged with

Mystery of unknown 780th portrait solved

INSCOM in 1977, the 902nd MI Group took over the building and presumably the painting.”

The 902nd MI once occupied the build-ing complex where the 780th MI is now headquartered and where the portrait was left.

“Apparently, the intelligence center has been looking for the Wilson painting for years,” Bigelow said. “And we found it.”

Currently, the painting of Allen is the property of the Military Intelligence Muse-

um at Fort Huachuca. Wilson was inducted into the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame in 1990. Fort Huachuca approved the Wil-son barracks on April 6, 1992.

Bigelow took custody of Wilson’s por-trait from the 780th MI earlier this month and will ensure that it joins its partner, the Allen portrait, at the MI Museum.

With two of the three paintings accounted for, Bigelow is now in search of the Hunter painting. But that’s anoth-er story.

Master Sgt. John R. Wilson

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By Michael W. DavisOffice of the Staff Judge Advocate

To support Fort Meade’s incredible mission and its growing population base, construction already has, or will soon begin, on a number of large infrastructure projects for the benefit of the community.

Some of the most notable projects include a new AAFES Exchange, AAFES Mini-Mall Shoppette, Reece Crossings (garden apartments for unaccompanied junior enlisted service members), and a number of road infrastructure and facility expansion projects.

All of these projects are great for Team Meade and the service members, families and civilians who live and work on post. The increased construction is not only an indicator of Fort Meade’s growth, but also demonstrates a commitment to providing valuable services and accommodations for our community.

With construction and increased traf-fic coming to Fort Meade from off post, we must remain vigilant to ensure per-sonal safety and protect against accidents to the greatest extent possible. However, accidents do occur and there still may be instances when personal property is either damaged or destroyed.

The Fort Meade Office of the Staff Judge Advocate’s Claims Division is one of the resources you may elect to contact in the event of personal property damage caused by a federal employee.

The OSJA Claims Division may facili-tate payment for personal property dam-age but only when the damage is caused by a federal government employee who is both negligent and actually working when the damage is done.

For example, if a service member on official government business runs a stop sign while driving a government-owned vehicle and strikes your vehicle, you may be able to recover for damages through the Army. On the other hand, if an off-duty civilian employee driving on post runs a stop sign and strikes your vehicle, the law would not allow for the Army to compen-sate you for your loss.

Most of the upcoming construction work on Fort Meade will be done by civilian contractors who are not federal employees. Most of any damage done as a result of this construction will similarly be caused by civilian contractors.

The Army simply cannot pay for dam-age caused by a civilian contractor. How-ever, should a civilian contractor cause damage to your property, there are several important steps you can take to success-fully file a claim against the company’s insurance carrier.

First and foremost, whenever there is an accident on post, you are strongly encour-aged to contact local law enforcement. A police officer will, at minimum, memorial-ize that the accident occurred.

You also must make sure to obtain the following information from the party that caused your damage:

• Name and phone number of the per-son that caused your damage (as well as his/her supervisor, if possible)

• Name of the civilian contractor the person works for

• Name, policy number and phone num-ber of the civilian contractor’s insurance company

• Name and phone number of witnesses that saw how your property was damaged

All of this information will allow you to file a claim against the civilian contractor’s insurance company. You also should con-tact your own insurance company.

If your insurance carrier pays for the damages, this same information will assist your insurance company when it pursues the civilian contractor on your behalf.

For information about filing a claim through the Army, contact a claims repre-sentative at the Fort Meade Office of the Staff Judge Advocate Claims Division at 301-677-9098.

For legal advice about the filing of a claim against the civilian contractor or his insurance company, and you are an active-duty service member, retiree or a spouse, schedule an appointment to speak with an attorney at the Legal Assistance Division at 301-677-9504 or 301-677-9536.

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The Olympics may have dropped wres-tling from its future Summer Games, but the sport is alive and growing at Fort Meade.

Beginning in December, Child, Youth and School Services’ new youth wres-tling program introduced more than 30 youngsters to the combative sport of grappling. The team wrapped up its inaugural season Sunday with an end-of-the-year tournament at Meade High School.

CYSS Youth Sports director Matthew

Sagartz added wrestling to the winter sports lineup this year after introducing the sport at a variety of installations over the years.

“Everywhere I’ve gone I started a wrestling program,” he said. “Military communities support wrestling just as much as any other sport. It’s always been a huge success.”

When registration began for the sea-son, openings on the wrestling team filled up so quickly that organizers had to limit the team to roughly 30 spots. The Cougars consists of wrestlers ages 3 to 13, but the majority of the group

Wrestling program takes hold in Youth Sports

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The Fort Meade Cougars wrestling team poses for a group photo with Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein before Sunday’s meet at Meade High.

Six-year-old Isaac Perry (top) wrestles Chesapeake Bay’s Owen Russell in the opening bout of Sunday’s end-of-the-year tournament. Youngsters competed in three, one-minute periods.


are 4 to 6 years old, said head coach D.J. Reedy.

Wrestler Chris Fonseca joined the team as a training regiment in the foot-ball offseason.

“I heard it helps with football,” the 13-year-old said. “It helps for push-ing people around and getting off the line.”

As with his teammates, this was Chris’ first attempt at competitive wrestling. He adapted to the new sport quickly, earn-ing first-place finishes in three meets.

For coaches, the season has been about teaching the fundamentals of the sport and putting in place the corner-stones for a growing program.

“We’re working on the very basics, just the positions — neutral, top and bottom — a few pinning combinations, takedowns, escapes and reversals,” Reedy said. “We have the ability to maintain a very good, growing program.”

Despite bringing new competitors to the large meets that featured wrestlers from throughout the county, Reedy said his team has competed strongly. Throughout the season, half the athletes finished meets in the top two.

“They’re been doing very well,” he said. “All of our kids seem to have a good time. We haven’t had any com-plaints.”

Chris said he plans on extending his wrestling career into high school next year at Glen Burnie High School.

Fort Meade’s new sport provides a feeder program into the area high school wrestling teams by preparing the young-sters before ninth grade.

“They learn the basic skills and atti-tude to go on to more competitive wres-

Drake Smith pins Kelly Doney during a bout at Sunday’s competition.

Athletes from various teams warm up before the daylong tournament. More than 500 area wrestlers competed in the meet at Meade High School.

LEFT: Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein leads a team cheer before Sunday’s wrestling tournament at Meade High School. The Fort Meade wrestling team featured more than 30 youngsters between the ages of 3 and 13.

tling,” Sagartz said.Wrestling also introduces a new style

of athletics to the Youth Sports pro-gram, said Sagartz, and has a lot to offer to youngsters.

“Wrestling is unique,” he said. “It’s an individual sport, and you learn life lessons at an early age.”


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So I walked into a meeting at the Van Fleet Conference Room a few weeks ago.

The whole gang was there: Fran from CYSS, Ryan from security and his boss Mary, too. Shoot, even Cous-in Jeff from the SJA made an appear-ance.

Oh, yeah, Ms. Marcia Eastland was there. For those of you who do not know Marcia, she’s one of the saintly members of the chaplain’s staff and longtime member of Jabber Nation.

The first time I ever met Ms. Marcia was in the checkout line at the local grocery store where she did some part-time work.

A lover of the entire checkout pro-cess, I started our first discussion with a cheery, “Hello. How are you?”

Marcia responded with something nice and a welcoming smile, which quickly turned cold when she recog-nized me.

“You write that Jib Jab, don’t you?”

“Yes I do,” I proudly replied.“You’re messed up,” Marcia

responded in a tone that made it clear she thought I was more than a little crazy.

From then on, every time I saw Marcia, she had some helpful critique she felt obliged to share.

“Chad, why don’t you write about women?”

“Why did you write that, Mr. Jib Jab? You’re wrong in the head.”

“Chad, UCONN’s women went undefeated two years in a row, and you haven’t said a thing. You’re sex-ist.”

Our meeting in Van Fleet was no different. You see, about a month ago I wrote a column entitled “Under the Hoodie” where I basically called out New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick for not winning a Super Bowl since he was caught cheating.

One thing I forgot to tell you about Marcia is that she loves her Patriots. And by love, I’m talking Robert De Niro in “The Fan” type of love. you-tube.com/watch?v=-e5Yac9KC30

“Hey Marcia, long time, no see,” I said. “How in the heck are you?”

“Why can’t you leave Belich-ick alone?”

“What are you talking about?”

“My boy, Belichick. That was 10 years ago and you still gotta bring it up.”

“Well, because it’s true.”“Whatever. You’re just hating.”“But ...,” I mumbled.“And you still don’t write about

women.”Funny thing is, after about three

minutes, she realized she was at the wrong meeting, so she politely got up and said goodbye to everyone, except me, of course. She just stared me down with a look that said two things:

1) You better not let me catch you slipping.

2) Until next timeI sure do love that Marcia.Speaking of love, I would be remiss

if I didn’t give some birthday wishes to the baddest man on the planet, Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander, who turned 30 on Wednesday.

Yeah, he may still be getting over the breakup with Kate Upton. But I’m sure it’s harder on her than him. you-tube.com/watch?v=GLWYeMzWqhg

Speaking of baseball, Jesse Miller, can you please get me some informa-tion so I can coach the next JV during spring baseball?

I know I could just call 301-677-1149/1156 like the average Joe, but you know I’m big time, so hook a brother up.

And lastly, in a piece of personal news, Cousin Claw sent out the draft order for this year’s fantasy baseball draft. And in somewhat of an upset, Claw didn’t wrangle himself the first pick. In fact, he’s picking eighth.

I’m No. 5.If you have any suggestions on

whom I should take or ... If you have comments on this or any-

thing to do with sports, contact me at [email protected].

My Girl Marcia

Chad T. Jones, Public Affairs

Officer

Jibber Jabber - OpiniOnSports ShortsIndoor triathlon

Gaffney Fitness Center will host an indoor triathlon on March 9 inside the facility.

Wave start times will be between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Cost is $15 per person, which includes a T-shirt and goodie bag.

Participants must be at least 18 years old.

Registration is required by Monday. There will be no onsite registration.

The competition will consist of a 10-minute swim, 30-minutes on bike and a 20-minute run. Performance will be measured by the total distance covered in the three legs.

To register, go to ftmeademwr.com. For more information, call 301-677-3318.

Old Joe Golf Tournament The Fort Meade Officers’ Spouses Club is sponsoring the 8th Annual Old

Joe Golf Tournament on April 12 at Eisenhower Golf Course, 1576 Generals Highway, Crownsville.

Shotgun start will be at 8:30 a.m.Cost is $70 for active-duty service members, retirees and family members,

and $75 for everyone else.Registration and payment are due by March 29.Registration includes green fees and cart, putting contest, continental

breakfast, barbecue lunch, two beverage tickets, door prizes, snacks and player goodie bags.

Proceeds benefit the Fort Meade OSC Scholarships and Welfare Programs.For more information, email Lorin Neslony at [email protected]

or visit fortmeadeosc.org.

EFMP bowlingThe Exceptional Family Member program is sponsoring its monthly bowling

event on March 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lanes.Exceptional family members will receive a free game and shoe rental. Other

family members will receive discounted games and shoe rental.To register, call 301-677-4473 or email [email protected].

Spring sports registrationRegistration for spring sports is under way at Parent Central Services, 1900

Reece Road.Spring sports include soccer, T-ball, baseball, softball, track, indoor football

and basketball.For more information, call 301-677-1149 or 1156.

Texas Hold ‘emTexas 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 DaysThe 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.For more information, call 301-677-5541.


Community news & notes

The deadline for Soundoff! community “News and Notes” is Friday at noon. All submissions are posted at the editor’s discretion and may be edited for space and grammar. Look for additional community events on the Fort Meade website at www.ftmeade.army.mil and the Fort Meade Facebook page at facebook.com/ftmeade.

For more information or to submit an announcement, email Philip Jones at [email protected] or call 301-677-5602.

RAPIDS ID new office hours

The Fort Meade RAPIDS ID Card Section at 2234 Huber Road will extend its hours of operation beginning March 4.

The office will be open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The office will close the Iast Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m.

Beginning April 6, customers will be seen on the first Saturday of the month by appointment only. Customers can now start scheduling their appointments.

For more information, call the Identification Section at the Directorate of Human Resources at 301-677-9586.

Karaoke NightThe next Karaoke Night will be today

from 7 to 10 p.m. in the 11th Frame Lounge at the Lanes.

The event is held the third Thursday of the month.

For more information, call 301-677-5541 or visit ftmeademwr.com.

Right Arm NightBring your right arm Soldier or co-

worker to the next Right Arm Night on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Conference Center for a fun evening of free food, music, dancing and camaraderie.

The free event is open to all ranks and services and DoD civilians.

To reserve unit tables or for more information, call 301-677-4333.

Latin NightEnjoy a night of Latin dancing at the

next Latin Night on March 8 at 7 p.m. at the Conference Center.

The event is free.For more information, visit

ftmeademwr.com.

ESC scholarshipsThe Enlisted Spouses’ Club is hosting

its annual Enlisted Spouses’ Club Military Dependent Youth Scholarships for the 2013-2014 school year.

The ESC scholarship award, valued at $1,500, is open to qualifying graduating high school seniors as well as continuing education students.

Numerous scholarships will be awarded.

The Evelyn Silva Scholarship Award of Excellence is offered to qualifying high school seniors only and is valued at $2,000. There will be only one recipient.

The complete application package is available on the ESC website at ftmeadeesc.org.

For more information, email Trish Baker at [email protected].

OSC scholarshipsThe Fort Meade Officers’ Spouses’

Club has posted its 2013 scholarship applications on its website.

College-bound, high school seniors and dependent children currently enrolled in college can apply for the Merit Scholarship.

High school seniors with an outstanding academic record also will be considered for the Etta Baker Memorial Scholarship.

The Fort Meade OSC also will award a JROTC Scholarship as well as a Military Spouse Scholarship.

Application forms with eligibility requirements are available at fortmeadeosc.org. Completed applications must be postmarked by April 1 to be considered.

For more information, email Heather Thomas at [email protected].

CMU graduate schoolCentral Michigan University’s

Graduate School on Fort Meade offers a Master of Science in Administration degree program.

The program is designed for the working adult; courses are offered in an accelerated weekend format.

Military and DoD discounted tuition rates are available.

Registration for the Spring II and III terms is in progress.

For more information, call Linda Zedan at 301-621-9796 or visit cmich.edu/globalcampus.

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Paying TribuTeMeade High School seniors Leah Banks (left) and Tykeyria Green will receive the A Tribute to Women of Color Future Leader Award and schol-arship from the A Tribute to Women of Color organization in an awards luncheon on March 2 at La Fontaine Bleue in Glen Burnie. The awards are designed to encourage and inspire minority high school students who show potential to continue their roles as student leaders.

Employment Readiness classes

The Employment Readiness Program is offering the following free programs on Feb. 27:

• Military & Spouse Employment Support Job Club Meeting: 11:30 a.m., Potomac Place Neighborhood Center

• Part 1: “From Resolution to Reality: How to stick to your career goals and mean it”: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Part 2: Bonus webinar: Federal resume training - Tips to understanding the government hiring process: 1 to 2 p.m.

Learn the difference between appropriated positions, nonappropriated status, and how to qualify. Learn to read and understand the position you are applying for.

To register online, visit eventbrite.com/edit?eid=5478682888.

For more information, call 301-677-5590.

Mob/Dep programsThe Mobilization/Deployment

Program will offer the following programs at the Community Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave.

Registration is required.• Pre-deployment Brief: March 1 and

March 15, 9:30 to 11 a.m.• Family Readiness Group

Roundtable: March 20, 9 to 11 a.m.• CARE Team Training: March 25, 9

a.m. to 3 p.m.For more information, email Pia

Morales, Mobilization/Deployment Program manager, at [email protected] or call 301-677-4110.

Financial Readiness classesArmy Community Service is offering

the following Financial Readiness classes at the Community Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave.

Classes are open to DoD identification cardholders, including active-duty service members, retirees and their family members, DoD civilian employees and contractors.

Registration is required for each class.• Credit Clinic meets every Wednesday

from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Use the new online appointment

system to schedule for the Credit Clinic and regular appointments with a financial counselor at fortmeadeacs.checkappointments.com.

• Money Management: Today, 1 to 3 p.m.

• First Term Financial Readiness (online class): Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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• Military Saves Day of Financial Fitness: Feb. 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Numerous speakers will address various financial topics throughout the day. Enjoy a free lunch and a chance to win door prizes. Space is limited.

To register or for more information, call 301-677-5590. To schedule an appointment, visit fortmeadeacs.checkappointments.com.

Career, financial classesThe Fleet and Family Support Center

offers the following free classes at the Community Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave.:

• Pre-deployment: Today, 9:30 to 11 a.m.

• Money Management: Today, 1 to 3 p.m.

• Job Search Strategies: Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon

Learn techniques to help you succeed in your job search as well as the tools for networking and negotiating job offers.

• Day of Financial Fitness: Feb. 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration is required for all programs. For more information, call 301-677-9014, 301-677-9017 or 301-677-9018.

UMUC info sessionLearn all about University of

Maryland University College at an information session on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Army Education Center, 8601 Zimborski Ave.

Advisors will be available to discuss transfer credit and help you put together a degree plan. Bring transcripts.

The $50 application fee will be waived if you apply at the event. (The $100 application fee for Doctor of Management is not.)


Story TimeThe Potomac Place Reading Room

offers pre-kindergarten Story Time on Thursdays from 9:30 to 10 a.m. or 10:30 to 11 a.m.

• Today: “Pets Galore” - Celebrate “Responsible Pet Owners Month” with stories, songs and finger plays about pets.

• Feb. 28: “Smile! Dental Health Month” - Special guest demonstrates

dental care.For more information, call 301-677-5522

or visit ftmeademwr.com.

Career prep classesTeen Career Job Fair Prep Classes:

Got Questions, We Have Answers will be offered Wednesdays through March 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Fort Meade Teen Center.

The Fort Meade Youth Job Fair will be held March 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. at McGill Training Center.

Prep class topics:• Wednesday: Resume Preparation

(What do I write and is it right?)• March 6: Mock Interview & Dress

for Success Session (How do I look?)• March 13: Get Your Resume

Reviewed/Feedback (Is my resume good enough?)

Reservations are not required.For more information, contact Vikki

A. Torrence, Employment Readiness Program manager, at [email protected] or call 301-677-5590, or contact James E. Dey, CYSS workforce preparation specialist, at james.e.dey3.naf.mail.mil or call 301-677-1749.

Grilling & ChillingChild, Youth and School Services is

offering Grilling & Chilling for grades six to eight on Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Youth Center:

Cost is $5.Dinner includes grilled potatoes,

vegetables, turkey burgers and a drink. Participants choose activities after dinner.


Romp ‘n StompRomp ‘n Stomp playgroup for parents

and their children up to age 5 meets Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., when school is in session, at the Youth Center gym.

For more information, call Kimberly McKay, Parent Support coordinator, at 301-677-7823.

Out & About• Monster Jam will be at the 1st Mariner

Arena on March 2 and 3. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for children. Tickets are available at Leisure Travel Services

and come with a pit pass. For more information, call 301-677-7354.

• The Progressive Baltimore Boat Show will be held Feb. 28 to March 3 at the Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St., Baltimore.

Hours are: Feb. 28 and March 1, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; March 2 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and March 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $12. Youngsters ages 15 and younger are admitted at no cost with a paid adult admission.

The center will be packed with boats and exhibits and will feature educational seminars and child-friendly activities. Events include a power-boat docking challenge, the Swampmaster Gator Show and an interactive learning center covering boat and motor maintenance, repair and upgrades.

Group discounts are available. Contact Mary Steen at 617-472-1442 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit baltimoreboatshow.com.

• The Maryland House and Garden Show will be held March 2 to 3 and March 8 to 10 at the Maryland Sate Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium.

Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors age 62 and older, and $3 for children ages 6 to 12. Free admission for active-duty service members, and police and fire employees with identification.

For more information, visit mdhomeandgarden.com/spring.

• The Bowie Baysox will host live auditions on March 16 at Prince George’s Stadium to sing the National Anthem before a Baysox home game. Stadium gates open for registration at 9 a.m. Auditions begin at 9:30 a.m.

The team presents a live performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before all 71 home games.

Auditions are conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. No word sheets are allowed. All auditions must be performed in person. CDs, cassettes or videos will not be accepted for review. Instrumentalists are permitted.

Large church or school groups interested in performing the National Anthem at a game should call the Baysox at 301-464-4880.

• The Meade Area Garden Club is sponsoring a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on March 4 from 8:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “Brilliant,” showcasing the culture and plants of Great Britain.

Cost, which includes bus fee and admis-sion, is $60 for members and $65 for non-members.

Reservations are required; payment must

accompany the reservation. There are no refunds of the bus fee after Wednesday.

Make your reservation with Beverly Dura-na at 7676 Ridge Chapel Road, Hanover, MD 21076, or call her at 410-551-2263.

• The Laurel Museum is featuring the exhibit, “Stationed in Laurel: Our Civil War Story,” until Dec. 22. Hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. at 817 Main St. in Laurel.

For more information visit laurelhistori-calsociety.org or contact the Laurel Museum at [email protected] or 301-725-7975.

• Society of Military Widows meets for brunch the fourth Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Lanes. The next meeting is Sunday. For more information, call Betty Jones at 410-730-0127

• Marriage Enrichment Group, spon-sored by Army Community Service, meets the second and fourth Monday of every month from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Community Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave. The next meeting is Monday. For more infor-mation, call Celena Flowers or Jessica Hobgood at 301-677-5590.

• Single Parent Support Group meets the second and fourth Monday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. at School Age Services, 1900 Reece Road. The next meeting is Monday. Free child care will be provided on site.

For more information, call Rikki Ford, Parent Support coordinator, at 301-677-3617 or email [email protected].

• Air Force Sergeants Association Chap-ter 254 meets the fourth Wednesday of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Roost, 9827 Love Road. The next meeting is Wednesday. For more information, call 443-534-5170 or visit afsa254.org.

• Families Dealing with Deployment meets the first and third Monday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Meuse Forest Neighborhood Center. The next meeting is March 4. For more informa-tion, call Rikki Ford, Parent Support coordinator, at 301-677-3617 or email [email protected].

• Retired Officers’ Wives’ Club will meet March 5 at 11 a.m. at the Conference Cen-ter. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music and dance performed by Ballet Mobile, an educational performing organization. Selections from Beethoven will be includ-ed in this classical ballet presentation.

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MEETINGS

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The movie schedule is subject to change. For a recorded announcement of showings, call 301-677-5324. Further listings are available on the Army and Air Force Exchange Service website at www.aafes.com.

Movies start Wednesdays to Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. NEW PRICES: Tickets are $5 for adults (12 and older) and $2.50 for children.

Today through March 9

Today: “Jack Reacher” (PG-13). An investigator (Tom Cruise) probes a random sniper attack. With Rosamund Pike and Robert Duvall.

Friday-Sunday: “Gangster Squad” (R). A chroni-cle of the Los Angeles Police Department’s fight to keep the East Coast mafia out of their area in the 1940s and 1950s. With Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Nick Nolte.

Wednesday & Feb. 28, March 2: “Les Misérables” (PG-13). An adaptation of the stage musical based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel. With Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway.

March 1, 3, 7: “Broken City” (R). War ignites between an ex-cop and a corrupt mayor. With Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe, Catherine Zeta-Jones.

March 8, 9: “Bullet to the Head” (R). A cop and an assassin join forces to take on a common enemy. With Sylvester Stallone, Sung Kang, Sarah Shahi.

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stronger men.”

— John F. Kennedy

Cost is $15. Reservations for you and your guests must be made by Friday by calling your area representative or Betty Wade at 410-551-7082. For more informa-tion, call Lianne Roberts, ROWC presi-dent, at 301-464-5498.

• Bully Proofing Support Group meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 1 to 2 p.m. at Potomac Place Neigh-borhood Center. The next meeting is March 5. The group is geared for parents of children ages 5 to 12. For more infor-mation, call 301-677-5590.

• Monthly Prayer Breakfast, hosted by the Garrison Chaplain’s Office, is held the first Thursday of every month at 7 a.m. at The Conference Center. The next prayer breakfast is March 7.

There is no cost for the buffet; dona-tions are optional. For more information, call 301-677-6703 or email [email protected].

• Meade Rod and Gun Club meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Perry’s Restaurant and Odie’s Pub at 1210 Annapolis Road, Odenton. The next meeting is March 7 in the banquet hall in back of the building. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. For more information, call 410-674-4000.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness of Anne Arundel County conducts a free support group for families with a loved one suffering from mental illness on the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Odenton (West County) Library, 1325 Annapolis Road. The next meeting is March 7. For more information, visit namiaac.org.

• Fort Meade E9 Association meets the second Friday of every month at 7 a.m. in the Pin Deck Cafe at the Lanes. The next meeting is March 8. The association is open to active, retired, Reserve and National Guard E9s of any uniformed service. All E9s in this area are invited to attend a breakfast and meet the membership. For more information, visit e9association.org or call 410-551-7953.

• Women’s Empowerment Group meets every Wednesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. to provide a safe, confidential arena for the support, education and empowerment of women who have experienced past or present family violence.

Location is only disclosed to participants. To register, call Tina Gauth, victim advocate, at 301-677-4117 or Samantha Herring, victim advocate, at 301-677-4124.

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Religion

By Blair AlexanderGospel Service Parish Council

Over the past five years, the Argonne Hills Chapel Center Gospel Service has supported the homeless population in Baltimore with an annual coat drive. This effort is led by the Gos-pel Service’s Protestant Men of the Chapel and supported by the Adult Usher Ministries.

The support provided this year has increased significantly as members from the Gospel Service spent time talking with our homeless brothers and sisters. These conversations have proven fruitful and allowed us to meet the spe-cific needs of those living on the streets.

The initial coat drive consisted of primar-ily providing winter coats. With a greater understanding of the needs, we returned to Baltimore in January to provide more than 100 gently used and new coats and other

winter items.Most of those receiving coats sleep on the

street and were in need of blankets. Several members of the Gospel Service took their com-forters to the cleaners, then gave them away.

After returning to Baltimore, we decided to provide “Winter Care Packages” for the homeless. We shared this idea with the con-gregation.

On Feb. 2, we went to Baltimore with more than 100 “Winter Care Packages,” which included a blanket, hat, gloves, scarf and socks.

Our homeless brothers and sisters were very thankful and appreciated the care and concern by the folks from Fort Meade.

This event is one of the many outreach and in-reach activities of the Argonne Hills Chapel Center Gospel Service.

Gospel Service coat drive aids Baltimore homeless

PHOTO BY CONNIE ROBINSON

Members of the Argonne Hills Chapel Center Gospel Service gather Feb. 2 at the chapel center to pack trucks with “Winter Care Packages,” which included a blanket, hat, gloves, scarf and socks, for the homeless in Baltimore after distributing more than 100 gently used and new coats and other winter items in January.

March 31 - Postwide Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service – 7 a.m., Chapel Center Protestant Services

March 20 – Living Last Supper (hosted by Gospel Congregation) – 7 p.m., Chapel CenterMarch 24 – Palm Sunday Episcopal Service – 8:30 a.m., Post Chapel

March 24 – Palm Sunday Traditional Protestant Service – 10:30 a.m., Post ChapelMarch 24 – Palm Sunday Contemporary Protestant Service – 10:30 a.m., Cavalry Chapel

March 24 – Palm Sunday Gospel Protestant Service – 11 a.m., Chapel CenterMarch 28 – Holy Thursday Protestant Service – 11:30 a.m., NSAMarch 29 – Good Friday Protestant Service – 11:30 a.m., NSAMarch 29 – Tenebrae Service of Shadows – 2 p.m., Post Chapel

March 31 – Easter Sunday Episcopal Service – 8:30 a.m., Post ChapelMarch 31 – Easter Sunday Traditional Protestant Service – 10:30 a.m., Post ChapelMarch 31 – Easter Sunday Contemporary Protestant – 10:30 a.m., Cavalry Chapel

March 31 – Easter Sunday Gospel Protestant Service – 11 a.m., Chapel CenterCatholic Services

Feb. 22 & March 1, 8, 15, 22 – Stations of the Cross & Lenten Supper – 6:30 p.m., Chapel Center

Feb. 24-28 – Lenten Parish Retreat & Reconciliation Service – 6-9 p.m., Post ChapelMarch 24 – Palm Sunday Masses – *Regular Sunday Mass Schedule

March 28 – Maundy Thursday Service – 11 a.m., NSAMarch 28 – Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 7 p.m., Chapel Center

March 29 – Good Friday service – 11 a.m., NSAMarch 29 – Good Friday Stations of the Cross – noon, Chapel Center

March 29 – Good Friday Celebration of the Lord’s Passion – 7 p.m., Chapel CenterMarch 30 – Easter Food Basket Blessing – noon, Chapel Center

March 30 – Holy Saturday Great Easter Vigil – 8 p.m., Chapel CenterMarch 31 – Easter Sunday Masses – *Regular Sunday Mass Schedule

*Regular Catholic Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday: 5 p.m. Cavalry Chapel; Sunday: 9 a.m. Chapel Center; 12:15 p.m. Post Chapel. There will be no 5 p.m. Mass at Cavalry Chapel on Holy Saturday, March 30. Regularly scheduled noon Mass will be held at the Post Chapel, except March 28 and 29.

Jewish ServicesMarch 28 – Passover meal – 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Chapel Center

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