1.Soundoff vol. 64 no. 38Published in the interest of the Fort Meade community September 20, 2012 hometownheroesphoto by steve ruarkSoldiers and Airmen from the Defense Information School join local first responders and veterans to hold the National 9/11 Flag during the National Anthem at Johnny UnitasStadium for Towson Universitys Hometown Heroes Day. More than a dozen service members, including Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein, participated inthe events prior to Towsons football game versus William and Mary. The Tigers won 20-17. For the story, see Page 14.wellnessday of caringUPCOMING EVENTSCivilian programService memberstoday, 7-10 p.m.: Karaoke Night - The Lanesbegins six-monthvolunteer to repairFriday, 6:30-8 a.m.: Installation Resiliency Run - McGlachlin Parade Fieldhistoric cemeterysaturday, 8 a.m.: Football FanFare 5K/1-Mile Walk - Constitution ParkIMCOM study saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.: Indoor Flea Market - The Pavilionpage 3page 6 Sept. 27, Noon: Army Field Band Hispanic Heritage concert - Argonne Hills Chapel

2. Commanders Column Soundoff!Suicide prevention: Editorial Staff Guaranteed circulation:Garrison Commander11,285Col. Edward C. RothsteinPost services helpGarrison CommandSgt. Maj. Thomas J. LatterPublic Affairs OfficerChad T. JonesChad.T.Jones.civ@mail.milto build resiliencyChief, Command InformationPhilip H. JonesPhilip.H.Jones.civ@mail.milAssistant Editor & Senior WriterRona S. HirschStaff Writer Lisa R. RhodesStaff Writer Brandon BieltzThe Army has declared September Suicidesupport servic-Design Coordinator Timothy DavisPrevention Awareness Month and is directing a es available toSupplemental photography providedservicewide suicide stand-down on Sept. 27. assist our totalby Patuxent Publishing Co. Fort Meade will conduct its stand-down day well-being andon Wednesday. The theme for the stand-downresiliency. 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Garrison CommanderOffice hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday throughstarts with knowing the warning signs that aeveryone canSunday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. service member, family member or friend may help prevent suicide.need help and ends with assisting that individualOur local communities have a strong history ofPrinted by offset method of reproduction as a civilian enterprise in the interest of theto get the help needed. supporting service members and their families. Wepersonnel at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, by the Patuxent Publishing Co., a subsidiaryI am determined to promote and build well- need to continue to work together and make sureof The Baltimore Sun Media Group, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278, every Thursday ness and resiliency programs that meet thewe are taking care of ourselves and each other.except the last Thursday of the year in conjunction with the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office.Requests for publication must reach the Public Affairs Office no later than Friday before thedemand of Fort Meade service members and As a community, we need to remain committeddesired publication date. Mailing address: Post Public Affairs Office, Soundoff! IMME-MEA-PA, their families. I want all service members andto the health, safety and well-being of our serviceBldg. 4409, Fort Meade, MD 20755-5025. Telephone: 301-677-1361; DSN: 622-1361.their families to know about behaviorial health members, civilian employees and our families. Itsservices and support options available on post. important we continue to review activities that helpEverything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronageThese services include:keep each of us resilient and take steps to makewithout regard to race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, handicap or sex of purchaser, Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center: Thesure suicide prevention has a place in what we douser or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiserwill result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. Behavioral Health division provides confiden- every day.tial, individual counseling for active-duty serviceWe should all know how to recognize commonPrinted by Patuxent Publishing Co., a private firm, in no way connected with the Department members.risk factors including chronic pain; feelings ofof the Army. Opinions expressed by the publisher and writers herein are their own and are Religious Services Office: The installationsguilt, anger, or shame; exposure to trauma; a sensenot to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. The appearance five chaplains provide confidential counsel-of hopelessness; relationship problems; and post-of advertisers in the publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of ing for the Fort Meade community and lead traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.the Army of the products or services advertised.religious services throughout the week for nineIf you notice these behaviors in your friends, adistinctive faiths. service member or a family member, please encour- Army Community Service: The installation age them to seek help.www.ftmeade.army.milprovides a wide range of support groups forOur goal should be to not let service members,service members and their families at the Com-families or a friend struggle alone. We can all makeYou can also keep track of Fort Meade on Twitter at twitter.com/ftmeademd munity Readiness Center. They range from aa big difference in the life of someone needingand view the Fort Meade Live Blog at ftmeade.armylive.dodlive.mil.support group for single parents and a group forhelp.expectant fathers to support groups for families Preventing suicides requires courage and, often,dealing with deployment.personal sacrifice as the intervention process may ACS and the Fleet & Family Support Center: require a lot of time. The bottom line is, we cant Co n t e n t s Both offer classes in stress and anger manage-ment, effective communications and personalafford to lose one life to suicide. Working together, I know we can make a differ-finances at the Community Readiness Center. ence to help prevent suicides. News.............................. 3Sports................................... 14Its important that we talk about suicide pre-Editors Note: For more information about sui-vention and emphasize the Armys commitment cide prevention, call the National Suicide Preven- Trouble Ticket................ 4Movies.................................. 23to raise awareness and understanding of the tion Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or visiteffort required to successfully eliminate suicidessuicidepreventionlifeline.org, or contact Military Community.................. 20Classified.............................. 24within the military family and find ways to OneSource at 1-800-342-9647 or militaryonesource.encourage individuals who need help to use thecom. SOUNDOFF! September 20, 2012http://www.ftmeade.army.mil 3. NewsCivilian wellness program pilot begins Oct. 1By Lisa R. Rhodes mitted to Messick before Sept. 30. Mes-Staff Writersick will then approve employees who On Oct. 1, Installation Management can participate in the pilot study.Command will begin a six-month pilot The pilot program will operate on anstudy to determine whether a case can honor system. As participants submitbe made to extend an exercise program the required data, Messick will updatefor civilian employees on an ongoingtheir progress and send a final report tobasis.IMCOM at the end of the program. The Civilian Wellness and CivilianCol. Bert Rice, director of Trans-Fitness Program allows civilian employ- formation, participated in the Civilianees, with the approval of their super-Wellness and Civilian Fitness Programvisor, to take one hour, three days a for six months two years ago.week away from work to engage in anI have always been active in someexercise/fitness program. type of fitness program, Rice said. Army Regulation 600-63, Army Physical fitness has been a part of myHealth Promotion, which became effec- lifestyle for many, many years.tive in May 2007, states that a civilian Rice said he thinks the programemployee can only participate in theshould be an ongoing. I think moreprogram once in their career for a maxi-employees would participate if theymum of six months.knew that the fitness program would The six-month pilot, which is beingcontinue without interruption.implemented at installations Armywide, file photoRice plans to apply for the pilotwill gather data to support a business Francis Alvarado of Fort Meade has fun working up a sweat during a Zumba class program.case proposal to change the Army regu- at Gaffney Fitness Center. Civilian employees are encouraged to participate in aMessick said Garrison Commanderlation to extend the programs length. six-month pilot study, which begins on Oct. 1, for the Civilian Wellness and CivilianCol. Edward C. Rothstein supports theThe pilot study ends April 30. Fitness Program. installations wellness efforts and added Wendy Messick, director of the Direc-that plans to bring a resiliency center totorate of Human Resources, is FortFort Meade are in line with the goalsMeades wellness program coordinator.application includes a wellness contractto be in the program. An approvalof the Civilian Wellness and Civilian Fitness and wellness is a lifelong between the employee and supervisor form for a physician also is included in Fitness Program.process, Messick said. IMCOM isthat allows the employee to commit onethe packet. Participants must completeThis is an opportunity for us totrying to get the statistics to supporthour, three days a week to exercise.a required assessment of their height, ensure a healthy lifestyle for everythe change. Participants must sign a releaseweight, blood pressure and resting heart employee, Messick said. Garrison directors have application waiver of liability and complete a per- rate at the start of the program and at For more information about the Civil-packets for civilian employees who wantsonal readiness assessment to determine the 90- and 180-day mark.ian Wellness and Civilian Fitness Pro-to participate in the pilot program. The whether they need a doctors approval All application packets must be sub- gram, contact your garrison leadership.Fort Meade to host Community Drug Take Back DayBy Samson Robinson prescription pills on Tuesday outside household trash, pour medication intoPrevention Coordinator McGill Training Center and Sept. 27 a sealable plastic bag. If medication isArmy Substance Abuse Program from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. outside a solid such as a pill or liquid capsule, Fort Meade will host a Communitythe pharmacy parking lot. add water to dissolve it.Prescription-Drug Take Back Day onThis is an opportunity for the com- Add kitty litter, sawdust or coffeeSept. 29 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at themunity to protect the environment.grounds (or any material that mixesExchange.Unused portions must be disposed of with the medication and makes it less The event is in support of National properly to avoid harm to wildlife, petsappealing for pets and children to eat)Drug Take Back Day and sponsored and people. in the plastic bag.by the Drug Enforcement Administra- Follow your prescribers instructions Seal the plastic bag and put it in thetion.and use all medications as instructed.trash. The Army Substance Abuse ProgramIf you do not use all of your prescribed Remove and destroy all identify-staff, in conjunction with the Fortor over-the-counter medication, two ing personal information (prescriptionMeade Pharmacy and the Directorate steps can prevent a huge impact on thelabel) from all medication containersof Emergency Services, will collectenvironment:before recycling them or throwing themunneeded, unused and expired medica- Do not flush unused medicationsaway.tion.and do not pour them down a sink orFor more information, call Samson In conjunction with Take Back Day,drain.Robinson at 301-677-7983 or Latoniathe ASAP office will accept unused To dispose unused medication inStallworth at 301-677-7982.file photohttp://www.ftmeade.army.mil September 20, 2012 SOUNDOFF! 4. N ewsDisabled can apply for Social Security benefits onlineBy Wendy Poulsonthe process when we can. For example,related to your disabling conditionSocial Security Manager the Compassionate Allowances initia- Names, addresses and phoneGlen Burnie tive allows us to fast-track certain cases numbers for recent employers and the If your disabling condition makes it of individuals with very severe dis- dates worked for each employerhard for you to drive or arrange trans- abilities such as Amyotrophic Lateral We also ask you to sign releaseportation to your local Social Security Sclerosis. forms that give us permission tooffice, you can complete and submitThere are 165 different types of dis- obtain the information needed fromyour application for Social Securityabilities that qualify for this expeditedthird parties to make a decision ondisability benefits from your home com- decision, and that list continues to your claim.puter.expand. Learn more about Compas-The best place to start is online Get started at socialsecurity.gov/dis- sionate Allowances at socialsecurity.at socialsecurity.gov/disability. Selectability.gov/compassionateallowances. Disability Starter Kits in the left The application process involvesAnother way Social Security speedscolumn. There, youll find importantdetermining whether you have sufficient up decisions is with the Quick Disabilityinformation to help you with yourwork to be eligible for Social Security,Determinations initiative, which usesapplication.the severity of your medical conditiontechnology to identify applicants who If youre not able to work due toand your ability to work. have the most severe disabilities anda disability, apply online for Social Because Social Security carefullyallows us to expedite our decisions on Security disability benefits at socialse-reviews so many cases - more than three those cases. curity.gov/disability.million each year - it can take three to Read more about Quick Disabilityfive months to determine whether youDeterminations socialsecurity.gov/dis-are eligible to receive benefits. abilityresearch/qdd.htm. The amount of time it takes to make The more information you providea decision on an application can vary up front, the less time it will take usdepending on a number of factors suchas: The nature of your disabilityto obtain the evidence we need and thefaster we can process your application. Types of information neededCommunity How quickly Social Security obtainsmedical evidence from your doctors,include: Medical records or documentation Crime Watchhospitals or other medical sourcesyou have Whether Social Security needs toWe can make copies of your recordsCompiled by the Fort Meade Directorate of Emergency Servicessend you for a medical examinationand return your originals.in order to obtain evidence to support Names, addresses and phone num- Sept. 11, Shoplifting: An investi-initiated and units administeredyour claim. bers for doctors, hospitals, medical gation at the Exchange revealed standardized field sobriety test We do a number of things to speed up facilities, treatment centers or providers that the subject selected a pairafter detecting an odor of anof headphones, placed it in hisalcoholic beverage. Subject failedpocket and exited the Exchange and refused to submit to a chemi-without rendering payment. cal breath test. Have you noticed an issue on postTrouble and wondered if anything is beingSept. 14, Simple assault, failure Sept. 15, Shoplifting: Investigationto stop after accident involving damageat the Exchange revealed that the subject done to fix it? Email concerns and to attended vehicle, driving vehicle under picked up a bottle of perfume, concealedissues to chad.t.jones.civ@mail.the influence of alcohol, driving vehicleit on her person and exited the ExchangeTicketwhile impaired by alcohol, possessingwithout rendering payment. mil. Each week, Soundoff! will open container in passenger area, andaddress issues identified on post driving vehicle on suspended license and Sept. 16, Shoplifting, possession of contra-privilege: Investigation revealed that the and describe what is being done to subject and victim entered into a verbal band (synthetic marijuana): Investigation revealed, the subject, a military member solve them.altercation that turned physical when theconcealed two boxes of cough medicinesubject began to push the victim. Whileand exited the Exchange without ren-departing the area by vehicle, the sub- Issue: Plan: Status:jected collided with victim twos vehicle and fled the scene. A traffic stop was dering payment. A search incident to arrest also revealed three packets which contained synthetic marijuana. 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N ewsSoldiers help restore historical cemeteryBy Sgt. 1st Class Erica Lehmkuhling to participate in one of 17 differentMilitary District of Washington renovation projects for the NationalSergeant Audie Murphy Club PresidentDay of Remembrance. The question, Are you ready to Tucker, Sgt. 1st Class Mark Sibayan,work? isnt typically met with great and Staff Sgt. Zenia Boswell, wereenthusiasm, especially on a cloudy Sat- selected to work as members of theurday morning before most of us havestone raining team. This team washad our coffee. tasked with resetting headstones that But when Olivia Hunter, Naval Dis- had settled into the earth at odd anglestrict of Washington Regional Commu- or fallen completely over and werenity Service Program Manager, shouts, lying on the ground.Are you really ready to work? with It wasnt until then that many of theher usual high level of enthusiasm, volunteers found out that standard ser-even the groggiest of us in the crowd vice members head stone is supposedhad to respond with an even louderto rise 21 inches above the ground.Yes! Sibayan said he didnt realize how President Barack Obama proclaimedheavy and fragile headstones are untilSept. 7 to 9 as National Days ofthat day, and that it felt good to resetPrayer and Remembrance to honor and the headstones back in their properremember the victims of the September places.11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Volunteers Staff at the Congressional Cemeteryfrom the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast estimated that the volunteers saved theGuard, Defense Intelligence Agency, non-profit cemetery over $23,000 inand Public Health Services convergedjust four hours of work.on the Congressional Cemetery in More important than the amount ofWashington, D.C., on Sept. 8 to com-money saved were the lessons learnedplete renovations at the 35-acre historic that day and the sense of pride felt byburial ground.all the volunteers at the end of the day Sgt. 1st Class Darcela Tucker, a when enjoyed the result of their hardSergeant Audie Murphy Club member work while sitting down to a BBQfrom Walter Reed Bethesda, felt com-lunch together, with an over 200-year-pelled to volunteer for this renovation old piece of American history.for the same reason she sought mem-bership in the SAMC to reach outand help others by assisting in improv-ing our communities.(Left to right) Sgt. 1st Class Mark Sibayan, Doing this made me feel reallyStaff Sgt. Zenie Boswell and Sgt. 1stgood, Tucket said. I love working Class Darcela Tucker reset a gravein the community and helping out as marker at the Congressional Cemeterymuch as possible.in Washington, D.C on Sept. 8. The More than 250 service members andgroup helped renovate the burial groundcivilian volunteers arrived at the Con- for the National Days of Prayer andgressional Cemetery early in the morn-Remembrance. submitted photo REMODELED TO FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE home+livingChesapeake ChesapeakeHomeandLiving.com To advertise or subscribe 410.332.6517 A BALTIMORE SUN MEDIA GROUP PUBLICATION SOUNDOFF! September 20, 2012 http://www.ftmeade.army.mil 7. N ewsSlice of historyRed oak cross-section becomes Fort Meade Museum tree cookieBy Lisa R. Rhodes understood that it had to come down.Staff Writer After the tree was cut down, a log was A 5-foot thick historical red oak that taken from the museum to a stockpilestood in the field behind the Fort Meadearea on post. In the meantime, Taylor andMuseum and was considered a landmarkRichard Laderoute, business manager ofon the installation is now being preservedthe Arts and Crafts Center, constructed afor history as a tree cookie. 5x5 wooden box to soak the tree cookie A tree cookie is a cross section of thein a green wood preservative.tree trunk that reveals its tree rings. AOn the morning of Sept. 5, Carrolltree typically adds a spring and summer Tree Service cut the cookie from the log.ring during each year of its growth. TheseHouchins conducted a preliminary counttree rings reveal the age of the tree and the of the trees rings and made an estimateextent to which the tree has grown each that the tree dates back to the 1870s, pre-year through history. dating the establishment of Camp Meade Inspected several times since the fall ofin 1917.2010, the red oak was determined to have We were hoping it was older [dating tobeen in decline for several years. On Aug.the American Revolution], Taylor said.20, Carroll Tree Service, a subcontractor The tree looked big enough to be thatfor the Melwood Horticultural Trainingold of a tree.Center on post, cut down the tree. Skookum Contracting Services, a con- Dawn Taft, the Directorate of Pub- tractor for the Directorate of Logistics,lic Works Operations and Maintenance then used a forklift to transport the treeInternational Society of Aboriculture cookie from the landfill to the Arts andCertified Arborist for Melwood, and JohnCrafts Center to place it in the preserva-Houchins, Natural Resources Program tive.manager for the Environmental Division After the tree cookie is soaked for 10at the Directorate of Public Works, eachto 14 days, it will be loosely wrapped andinspected the tree in March for its general moved to the museum storage facilityhealth and structural soundness.on Clark Avenue, where it will be stood When it was determined that the tree upright in a wooden cradle to dry slowlyhad died sometime last winter, it was for a year.approved for removal in March. HouchinsTaylor said that after a year, the treedecided to make a tree cookie from thecookie will be sanded and a formal andred oak, he said, because the tree was anfinal tree ring count will be made to deter-institution at Fort Meade. mine the trees actual age. The cookies I thought it would be a good idea torings will then be marked for importantpreserve a piece of the tree for the future historical dates after the Civil War suchand correlate its growth with the growthas World War I and the establishmentof Fort Meade, Houchins said.of Camp Meade, World War II and the Taft and Houchins worked togetherVietnam War.to ensure that the contract to remove theThe tree cookie will then be finishedtree included saving a portion to make aand put on display at the museum.cookie suitable for use by the Fort MeadeWe, at the museum, were very, veryMuseum. sad to lose that tree. We decided to make The museum did not want to lose our a cookie because that tree was our tree,tree, said Barbara Taylor, Fort Meade Taylor said. We tell the history ofMuseum exhibits specialist. Camp and Fort Meade, and that trees But when it was determined that tree rings also tell a story of Marylandswas a potential hazard, the museum staffhistory. It was a witness. photo by barbara taylor Richard Drake, an employee from Skookum Contract Services, directs a forklift to place a tree cookie into a wooden box at the Arts and Crafts Center on Sept. 5. TheFollow Fort Meadebox would later be filled with a green wood preservative and the cookie dried so itat Twitter.com/ftmeademd could be displayed at the Fort Meade Museum sometime next year. The tree cookie was taken from a 5-foot thick red oak that stood in the field behind the museum, but had died in the past six months. SOUNDOFF! September 20, 2012 http://www.ftmeade.army.mil 8. N ewsArmy Field Band brings music to schoolsStory and photo by Jonathan E. AgeeU.S. Army Field Band Soldiers from the United States ArmyField Band provided instrumental dem-onstrations for students in 25 schoolsthroughout Maryland from Aug. 29through Sept. 13. The demonstrations were for elemen-tary school students who were gettingtheir first glimpse into the world ofmusic education. By having members ofthe U.S. Army Field Band demonstratethe instruments, students had the chanceto see and hear professional musiciansperform on instruments the studentscould learn to play during the schoolyear. Staff Sgt. Katayoon Hodjati, flutist,who performed demonstrations in sev-eral schools this year, said it is a passionfor her to inspire students with music. By bringing excellence into theschools, we inspire the kids to join theband program with the ultimate goal ofpromoting excellence through music,she said. For many band directors, having pre-mier musicians demonstrate the instru-ments motivates students to sign up forthe band program. I heard that the United States ArmyField Band had a partnership with How-ard County, and I really want to getrecruitment up this year for elementaryband at Triadelphia Ridge, said Bran-don Henley, band director at TriadelphiaRidge Elementary School in Ellicott City.I think its wonderful for the students tosee professionals play their instruments,and thats something they can aspire tobe as they get older. The demonstrations typically runabout 30 minutes, allowing the Soldiersenough time to reach other students indifferent schools. For the Army FieldBand, educational outreach at an earlyage is paramount. Educational outreach is part of theUnited States Army Field Bands mis-sion, said Sgt. 1st Class Jason Stephens,educational outreach coordinator. Weare Soldiers representing Soldiers andare tasked with taking the Armys mes- Master Sgt. Aaron Kadrmas, trombone section leader for the U.S. Army Field Bands Concert Band, answers questions fromsage to the American people. Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School students on Sept. 4. The bands instrumental demonstration at the Ellicott City school gave I believe that this should be a life-students their first glimpse into the world of music education.time message, not just for people thatattend our concerts. What better way tolevel and how fun music can be? They see strations, the Army Field Band also a wealth of free educational materialsrepresent the Army than to get out intous in uniform and make a direct connec-conducts clinics, master classes and edu- online at www.ArmyFieldBand.com.schools and show the students how pro- tion with professionalism, extraordinary cational music assemblies throughoutFor more information, visit www.Army-fessional the Army Field Band is, howtalent and the Army.the year. FieldBand.com and click the Educationdisciplined you have to be to get to that In addition to instrumental demon-The Army Field Band also offers tab.10 SOUNDOFF! September 20, 2012 http://www.ftmeade.army.mil 9. N ewsArmy medical facilities to become tobacco freeKimbrough Ambulatory Care Centerdelivery and individual health.deaths per year an estimated 49,000 policy; it applies to all Army Medical Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, the Sur-The goal is for Army medicine to be of these are the result of secondhand Treatment Facilities.geon General and Commanding Gen-transformed from a health care systemsmoke exposure and on average,The days of waiting for good healtheral of the U.S. Army Medical Com-to a system for health.smokers die 13 to 14 years earlier than to arrive through a lifetime of badmand, recently published her strategic One of the first directives by the sur- nonsmokers. health practices are unrealistic, saidvision for the Army Medical Depart- geon general in embracing a system of Once the policy is in effect, tobaccoJaghab. We are proactively engagingment in the Army Medicine Strategy health is that all Army Medical Depart-use of any kind, to include smoke-our patients, our staff and our com-2020.ment Treatment Facilities will becomeless tobacco, will be prohibited within munity to embrace the opportunities to The mission of the AMEDD includestobacco free.Kimbrough facilities or on Kimbroughmaximize their wellness and to improveinfluencing health to improve readinessCol. Danny Jaghab, commander of grounds. This will be an AMEDD-wide their health by setting the example.and advance wellness in support of theKimbrough Ambulatory Care Center,Force, Military Families, and all those stated that the policy directly supports Flu shots offeredentrusted to AMEDD care. Horohos the mission to promote and supportthree main strategic initiatives encom- the health and wellness of all staff andpass how the AMEDD will createpatients who work or receive treatmentcapacity, improve stamina and enhance at AMEDD facilities.diplomacy. By creating capacity through optimi-zation, innovation and organizationallearning, health is maintained, restored As the Mahatma Gandhi stated,you must be the change you wishto see in the world. This is the firstchange that will promote a healthy through Octoberand improved. Improving organiza- environment for all. Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center is providing walk-in flu vaccinations attional stamina will improve organi-According to the Center for Disease the following times and places:zational depth, resiliency and endur- Control, tobacco use is responsible for Sept. 28: 8 a.m. to noon, during Retiree Appreciation Day, McGill Trainingance. 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William Hoornstra of the 4th Combat Engineer Battalion march to the50-yard line of Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson for the National Anthem. TowsonUniversitys Hometown Heroes Day honored active-duty service members, veteransand first responders.Service membershonored at TowsonsHometown Heroes DayBy Brandon Bieltz Unitas Stadium.Staff Writer Its a great opportunity, Roth-Saturday afternoon, the Towsonstein said. It is spectacular for theseUniversity Tigers honored local first service members.responders, veterans and active-duty Shortly before the Division I Colo-service members with the Hometownnial Athletic Association matchupHeroes Day.between Towson and the William andAmong the military members fea- Mary Tribe, more than a dozen Forttured at the event were more than a Meade service members joined fire-Pvt. Jacob Hanby, Staff Sgt. Kulani Lakanaria and Pfc. Nicholas Benjamin of the dozen Soldiers and Airmen from thefighters, police officers and veteransDefense Information School practice holding the National 9/11 Flag prior to the Defense Information School. from surrounding areas to carry theNational Anthem. The 30-foot American flag was found tattered in the wreckage of theGarrison Commander Col. EdwardNational 9/11 Flag onto the field forTwin Towers following the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks and patched up state-by-state.C. Rothstein also helped kick off the National Anthem.Towsons home opener by perform- Eleven years ago, the 30-foot Amer-ing the coin toss midfield at Johnnyican flag was found tattered in the14 SOUNDOFF! September 20, 2012 http://www.ftmeade.army.mil 11. photos by steve ruark Maj. Jim Reily, a professor of military science with the Loyola-Towson ROTC, and his son Kieran, 4, watch the Towson University football game from the sidelines during the colleges Hometown Heroes Day on Saturday. The pregame events held before thewreckage of the Twin Towers follow-Towson Tigers home opener honored first responders, veterans and active-duty service members.ing the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks.After being in storage for several BELOW: Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein walks to midfield for the coin toss with Towson University captains Grantyears, the flag made its way aroundEnders, Joe McCargo and Doug Shaw. Rothstein participated in the coin toss as part of the universitys Hometown Heroes Daythe country for a two-year tour to all on Saturday.50 states. Throughout the tour, theflag was patched up state-by-state.vice members returned to their front It was awesome to hear all the his-row seats to watch the 20-17 Towsontory connected to the flag, Airmanvictory. Rothstein said the event was1st Class Jenna Sarvinski said. Itsa good chance for the young servicepretty awesome to be a part of that.members from DINFOS to become As the flag was spread across the part of the community, as well as antiger emblem at midfield, Master.opportunity for him to meet with theSgt. Marva Lewis of the U.S. Armymilitarys younger generation.Field Band performed the National I love letting our guard down a lit-Anthem for the crowd of 8,309 foot-tle bit and talking, he said. This is aball fans. great environment where I can do that Rothstein then headed midfield, with the young service members.where he participated in his second Sarvinski, who is in the combat cor-coin toss. Having experienced the task respondence course, said events suchat a Towson game last year, he was as Saturdays is a good way for servicefully prepared for the challenge.members to interact with people out- Its all about keeping the thumb side Fort Meade.strong, he said. If there is good bal-Its great to have the opportunityance in the coin, the thumb is strongto be part of the community, she said. let it fly. Its nice to get involved in events like After all the pregame events, ser-this. Its a great experience.http://www.ftmeade.army.mil September 20, 2012 SOUNDOFF! 15 12. S portsRookie debutMeade Airman competes in duathlon World Championship By Brandon Bieltz first run consisted of two 5K laps: The Staff Writercourse is demanding one half is onDespite overcoming mechanical prob-asphalt streets and the other half on paths lems and logging nearly 118 miles onthrough the forest. bike and foot in less than 11 hours, David Following the run, competitors transi- Perez crossed the finish line to become tion to cycling for three laps of a 50K part of the top 9 percent of worlds best course through the hilly town. Athletes duathlon competitors. then complete one final run on a 30KPerez finished the International Tri-hilly running course, according to the athlon Unions Long Course Duathlon website. World Championships, held Sept. 2, inA few days before the event, Perez flew 10:44:48 for 113th overall and 11th in histo Switzerland to acclimate to the climate age group.and altitude, as well as train with TeamThe competition began with a 10K USA for the first time. run, followed by a 150K bicycle ride On the day of the event, he said, the and concluded with a 30K run throughatmosphere was thick as competitors the hills of Zofingen, Switzerland as the prepared for the intense event. top 1,224 endurance athletes from more Everyone was giving the 1,000-yard than 30 countries competed for the worldstare, Perez said. Everyone was focused championship title. and ready to go.Perez, a technical sergeant with U.S. Perez finished the 10K in about 47 Cyber Command who was competing inminutes and then transitioned to his only his second dualthlon, was part of thebike, when his troubles began. During the 19-member Team USA. 150K ride, the bike had two flat tires andThe experience was unlike anything Ithe chain fell off. could describe, from the opening ceremo- When it comes to these types of nies to the pre-race dinner to the actual races, it is much like a NASCAR pit crew event itself and closing ceremonies that how quick can you fix it and get it out followed, said Perez, 31. It was amaz- because every second someone passes ing to be part of 30 countries and theiryou, its negative time, Perez said. Over- top endurance athletes representing their coming something like that isnt easy. Its perspective flags. a matter of mentally being tough andPerez qualified for Team USA after fin-staying focused and in the game. ishing Marylands Blackwater DuathlonAfter finishing the ride in 6:17:51, Perez in Cambridge on June 3 in a little more rounded out the race with the final 30K. than four hours. Following the Blackwa-Ultimately, Perez crossed the finish line photos courtesy David Perez ter event, Perez began training for the at 10:44:48 to earn an 11th place finish in grueling course in Zofingen.his age group, but narrowly missed finish-David Perez, 31, competes in the International Triathlon Unions Long Course DuathlonThis course is considered the toughesting in the top 100.World Championships on Sept. 2 in Zofingen, Switzerland. The event consisted of 10K duathlon course in the world, he said.Despite the challenges, Perez said herun, followed by a 150K bicycle ride and concluded with a 30K run. It is considered the toughest for severalis pleased with the results and looks different factors: high altitude, inclines, forward to earning a spot on next years humidity and technicality. Team USA.The course through the rugged terrain I will definitely try to qualify for of the Northern Switzerland town that Team USA again next year and represent was the home of an ancient monastic our country even better than this using settlement totaled almost 118 miles withmy experiences, he said. This was my nearly 25 miles on foot and 93 miles on first competition at this level, so I was a bicycle.rookie. But I was very successful with myAccording to the events website, therookie debut. David Perez, a technical sergeant with U.S. Cyber Command, cycles through the hills of Zofingen, Switzerland on Connect with Sept. 2 during the International TriathlonFort Meade at Unions Long Course Duathlon World Championships. Perez competed asFacebook.com a member of Team USA and finished /ftmeade at 113th out of 1,224 with a time of 10:44:48.16 SOUNDOFF! September 20, 2012 http://www.ftmeade.army.mil 13. S portsInstallation Resiliency Run routeFort Meade will host anInstallation Resiliency Run onBarricades DuringFriday from 6:30 to 8 a.m. at Garrison RunMcGlachlin Parade Field. 0630-0730Partner organizations, Run Routecivilians and guests are welcometo participate in the three-Soldier TCPmile run or come out to cheerSaw HorseVariable Message boardrunners along the route.Sections of Mapes, Reece andMacArthur roads will be closedfor the run. Road barriersand personnel will be usedto control traffic during thetemporary closures.For more information, call301-677-4719 or 301-677-5229. The Washington Savings BankPurchase RewardsFind out more at twsb.com Turn Everyday Purchases into CashSaving Real MoneyJust Got Real Easy. 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Cost on the dayof the run is $25.Pre-registration cost is $40 for aI never met Steve Sabol. is the single big-family of three to six people. OnWe never shared a drink or caught agest reason whythe day of the event, the cost isChad T. Jones,game. I dont know if he was a good friend,a majority of my$60 per family. Public Affairsgreat father, or even a man of God.dreams are accom-Pre-registration cost for groupsOfficerAnd quite frankly, it doesnt matter.panied by a scoreof seven to 10 is $85.The only thing I need to know aboutcreated by Sam Spence (youtube.com/All pre-registered runners will receive a T-shirt.Sabol, who passed away on Tuesday afterwatch?v=RDT3aewUld4) and narrated byThe next run will be the Ghost, Ghouls and Goblins 5K Run and 1-Milebattling brain cancer, is that he made mythe man with the greatest voice in the historyWalk on Oct. 27 at 8 a.m. at the Pavilion.life a whole lot better. And if you thinkof voices - John Facenda (youtube.com/watcFor more information, call 301-677-7916 or 301-677-3867.about it, he probably made yours betterh?v=KRA8nKxxBcYfeature=related).as well.Just the other night, soon after my eyesYouth Fishing Rodeo You see, Sabol, 69, along with his father, closed and REM kicked in, I found myselfThe community is invited to the Youth Fishing Rodeo on Oct. 13 from 10Ed, created NFL Films. Now I want allrunning away from Jason Voorhees when alla.m. to 1 p.m. at Burba Lake. of you football fans to think about that of the sudden, Facendas voice arose fromRegistration will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Burba Lake Cottage. last sentence for a second. He created the campsite like some omnipresent deity.There is no registration fee or pre-registration. NFL Films.I dont know exactly what he said, but itYouths age 3 to 16 will be divided into three age divisions. Awards will be In case you still do not realize, or fully went something like this:presented for each age group. appreciate, what that means, let me put itFor more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 301-677-3810 or 301-677-3825.to you like this: Chad dashed and dartedWithout NFL Films, wed never have through the treesMeade High sports the 65 Toss Power Trap (youtube.com/The camp was roaring with thunderwatch?v=coZxFtVsBVg) or see what aAnd just when the prey thought Meade High School athletics is preparing for the new school year.party with Iron Mike Singletary would be To compete for the Meade Mustangs, email athletic director Dave Lanhamall was safelike (youtube.com/watch?v=zQGkq8B0-at dlanham@aacps.org. X0). Jason brought the fat man asunder.The Dallas Cowboys would haveGirls self-defense classnever been branded Americas Team, and To be honest, if it wasnt for NFL films,we would have never known that the this kid from the trailer parks of Mattawan,Beginning Oct. 1, self-defense techniques for girls ages 13 to 17 will beMich., wouldnt even have known what orches-offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Youth Center.Autumn Wind was a Raider (youtube.com/watch?v=Jroy7fHIMaI).tra music was, much less the importance of a Cost is $85 per month.good narrator. For more information, call 301-677-1156. Thered be no Hard Knocks, or NFLFilm Presents, and even the sport-highlightSo even though I may not cry over Sabolspackages that we are used to seeing wouldpassing, I will take some time to pay myNFL Sundayhave been far different. And by different, I respects. And if you football fans out there in The Lanes lounge is a showing venue for NFL games this football season, mean far less entertaining.Jabber Nation have any sense of loyalty andwith the exception of local blackouts, on eight, 42-inch high-definition flat-To be more direct, NFL Films made aan ounce of gratefulness, youll take a fewscreen televisions. Food service and full bar are available.good game theater, and in doing so turnedmoments and do the same. For more information, call 301-677-5541. a sport into an institution. RIP Steve. Thanks for making the worldsAs I was driving into work Wednesday great game that much greater and filling soTexas Hold emmorning, I heard someone describe Sabolmany hours of my life with film and football. If you have any comments on this or any-as the Steve Jobs of football. I find thatTexas Hold em no buy-in games are played Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Lanes. comparison a little disrespectful of Sabol.thing to do with sports, contact me at chad.Games are free and open to the public. For more information, call 301-677-I dont know about you, but NFL Filmst.jones.civ@mail.mil.5541.Dollar DaysFor all your varsity and intramural sports schedules,The Lanes offers Dollar Days every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.scores and standings, visitBowlers 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.www.quickscores.com/ftmeadesports.18 SOUNDOFF! September 20, 2012 http://www.ftmeade.army.mil 15. C ommunity N ewsN otes The deadline for Soundoff! community The event is open to all children ages 6News and Notes is Friday at noon. All weeks to 12 years old. All children mustsubmissions are posted at the editors dis- be registered with CYSS to participate.cretion and may be edited for space and Cost is $10 for the first child and $5 forgrammar. Look for additional communityeach additional child.events on the Fort Meade website at www.For more information or to register,ftmeade.army.mil and the Fort Meade call 301-677-1149 or 301-677-1156.Facebook page at facebook.com/ftmeade. For more information or to submit an EFMP parent-childannouncement, email Philip Jones at philip.h.jones.civ@mail.mil or call 301-677-5602.therapy The Exceptional Family MemberProgram is offering a Parent-Child NEWSEVENTSInteraction Therapy program on Oct. 10from 6 to 8 p.m. at Army CommunityService, 830 Chisholm Ave.Express gas unavailableTherapists from the Kennedy KriegerInstitute in Baltimore will presentfor four hours Monday family-based strategies for addressing Gasoline will not be available for common childhood behaviors including:purchase at the 24-hour Exchangenoncompliance, defiance, tantrums,Express on Monday from approximatelypower struggles, aggression and8 a.m. to noon. inattention. The gasoline system will be The event is open to the community,undergoing annual, state-required leak file photobut registration is required.testing during this time.To register, call Kelly Burger at The Express will remain open forother purchases.retiree appreciation dayThe Retirement Services Office will host Fort Meades 37th annual Retir-301-677-4473 or email kelly.gibson1@us.army.mil. For more information, call 410-672-1183. ee Appreciation Day on Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McGill TrainingChicago Style SteppinCenter, 8452 Zimborski Ave. Retired Navy Capt. Jim Carman, director of Dance the night away at Chicago StyleKimbrough trainingCareer Transition Services, will speak following lunch.From 8 a.m. to noon, representatives from several financial, health care,Steppin on Sept. 28 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center at Club Meade.legal, retiree and veteran organizations will be available.will be closed Friday for mandatory sui- Beginners can receive free lessons from 7In addition, medical screenings and flu shots will be offered. Tours ofcide prevention training. to 8 p.m.the Fort Meade Museum also will be provided. Lunch will be served This event is free. Food will be availablefrom noon to 1 p.m. at the Freedom Inn Dining Facility. Cost is $4.55,Aerobics room closure cash only.for purchase. A special drink menu will beavailable. The aerobics room in Gaffney Fitness Drivers without a valid DoD ID card should enter through the main gate For more information, call 301-677-6969.Center will be closed for classes and at Reece Road and Route 175. For more information or to RSVP, call theRetirement Services Office at 301-677-9600.personal use through Wednesday for theHispanic Heritage Monthinstallation of a new floor and soundObservancesystem. Spin classes and water aerobics willReserve should visit the Smathers U.S.Army Reserve Center on Route 175 Hispanic Heritage Month The Fort Meade military communitycontinue at the regular scheduled times.(Annapolis Road), outside the Reececoncertis invited to commemorate the 2012 His- For more information, call 301-677-Road gate.The U.S. Army Field Band Susan panic Heritage Month Observance on3716.Earn your retirement, get schoolM. Schultz Chamber Music Series willOct. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McGillbenefits, earn some extra cash and befeature a performance Sept. 27 at noon Training Center, 8542 Zimborski Ave.Bagger-licensing hourseligible for excellent health care.at Argonne Hills Chapel Center, 7100Admission is free and open to the For more information, call Staff Sgt. Rockenbach Road. public. The event is hosted by the 70th Bagger-licensing renewals for theMichael Kelsen at 301-833-6553 or 240-Join members of the Army FieldIntelligence, Surveillance and Reconnais-Fort Meade Commissary will be issued601-0193.Band as they perform Hispanic- sance Wing.Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. influenced music in celebration ofThe keynote speaker is Nelson A.at the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office at4409 Llewellyn Ave. Yom Kippur servicesHispanic Heritage Month. Diaz, who served as a judge for theAdmission is free and open to the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Those who come to the office outside Bnai Israel Congregation of public. No tickets required. from 1981 through 1993. Diaz was theof this block of time will be able to leave Maryland, 27 Lloyd St., Baltimore,For more information, call 301-677-6586.youngest judge elected to the court andtheir information. Badges will be issuedwill conduct Yom Kippur services on the first Latino judge in Pennsylvaniaas time permits.Tuesday at 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 10a.m. Parents Night Out history. The event will feature Latin dancersIRRS Soldiers invited toThere is no charge for serviceChild, Youth and School Services will and food sampling.members.join Army Reserve For more information, call 410- offer Parents Night Out on Friday from All Fort Meade service members and 6:30 to 10 p.m.civilians employees are encouraged toSoldiers in the Individual Ready732-5454 or 410-736-9245, or visitRegistration is required by Friday. Lim-attend with supervisory approval andReserve who wish to join the Army bnaiisraelcongregation.org.ited slots are available.without charge to annual leave. Adminis-20 SOUNDOFF! September 20, 2012http://www.ftmeade.army.mil 16. C ommunity N ewsN otestrative leave is authorized.al Defense University, Fort Lesley J. about credit reports, the mortgage process, For more information, call the FortMcNair, Washington, D.C.the appraisal process and many useful toolsRECREATIONMeade Equal Opportunity Office atThe course introduces new and pro- to become a more educated consumer.301-677-6687 or the Equal Employmentspective company leaders to potential First Term Financial ReadinessOpportunity Office at 301-677-6298. challenges of command, avenues and(online): Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The OutAboutresources available to assist them, and eight-hour Foundation of Financial The Civilian Welfare Fund invites allBingo Bonanza overall concerns within the National Cap- Readiness course is required for all first- Fort Meade personnel and their familiesitol Region.term Soldiers. It is presented in an online and friends to participate in the CWF The Fort Meade Officers Spouses MDW Regulation 350-5, Companyformat at myarmyonesource.com and can beFamily Fun Day at HersheyPark inClub will sponsor its 13th Annual Bingo Commanders and First Sergeants Train- completed at your own pace. Hershey, Pa., on October 6 from 10 a.m.Bonanza on Oct. 5 at McGill Traininging, requires all JFHQ-NCR/MDW com- Medical records review: Have yourto 6 p.m.Center, 8452 Zimborski Ave. pany commanders and first sergeants tomedical records reviewed by Mr. Thornton Cost is $27 dollars per ticket; Doors open at 6 p.m. Games start atattend this training. of AMVETS. Appointment required at 301- regular admission is normally $56.95.7 p.m. To participate, contact your unit S3 or677-9017. Meal tickets are available for $13.50. The event also will feature door prizes, the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobi-For more information, call ACS at 301- No cost for parking.raffles and food. lization and Security.677-5590 or the Fleet Center at 301-677- The park will be closed to the Pre-sale tickets get an extra 20 gamesA final list of individuals recommend- 9017. general public.book. ed to participate is due to the Military To purchase tickets, call CWF at Buy your tickets online at fortmead- District of Washington J/G37 Office by301-688-7337 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30eosc.org/bingo-bonanza-2012/ or email Oct. 5.YOUTHp.m. Monday to Friday.the bingo chairperson at ortiz.luzfni- For more information, call Michael The U.S. Army Field Band andcole@gmail.com. Egly at 202-685-2910 or email michael.the University of Maryland Schoolc.egly.civ@mail.mil, or call David Stoneat 202-685-1923 or email david.g.stone.Story Timeof Music will perform an evening of EDUCATIONThe Medal of Honor Memorialmusic by Stravinsky on Monday at 8ctr@mail.mil. p.m. at the Clarice Smith PerformingLibrary offers pre-kindergarten Story Arts Center Concert Hall at theCouples evening study Time on Thursdays from 9:30 to 10 a.m.University of Maryland, College Park.Meade High preschool Protestant Women of the Chapel isor 10:30 to 11 a.m.Guest conductor Dr. Michael Votta,The program features themed storiesprogram offering to couples a free evening studyand/or activities.University of Maryland School ofMusic associate professor, will lead the Little Meade Mustangs Preschool of the book, The Marriage Youve Today: Hooray for Autumnmusicians during several pieces.Program, Meade High SchoolsAlways Wanted, on Thursday evenings Sept. 27: Cats Meow Admission is free and open to thepreschool program, has availableat 6:45 p.m. through Dec. 20 at Argonne For more information, call 301- public. No tickets required. For moreopenings for children ages 3 1/2 , 4 andHills Chapel Center.677-5522 or 301-677-4509 or visit information, call 301-677-5789 or visit5. For more information, call 301-677-ftmeademwr.com. www.ArmyFieldBand.com. The preschool will be held one to two6035 or email meade@pwoc.org. The 36th Annual Marylanddays per week for two semesters.Financial classes Books on BasesRenaissance Festival is being held The fee is $30 per semester. Saturdays and Sundays from 10 For more information, email AmandaJoin the staff of the Medal of Honor Army Community Service and the Fleet a.m. to 7 p.m. until Oct. 21 at 1821Bolt at agbolt@aacps.org. Memorial Library and Blue Star Familiesand Family Support Center offer freeCrownsville Road, Annapolis. Ticketsfor Books on Bases Story Time and guestclasses at the Community Readiness Center,are $22 for adults, $19 for seniorsreaders on Sept. 27 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.Company Commander/830 Chisholm Ave., to DoD identificationat the library, 4418 Llewellyn Ave.and $10 for children. Active militarypersonnel with appropriate photoFirst Sergeant Course cardholders, including active-duty servicemembers, retirees and their family members, For more information, call 301-677-ID can purchase tickets at the group5522 or 301-677-4509 or visit ftmeadem-The Military District of Washington DoD civilian employees and contractors. discount price. Food, beverage, gameswr.com.Company Commander /First SergeantRegistration is required for each class.Course will be offered Oct. 15 to 18 Home Buying: Today, 1 to 3 p.m. Learnin Lincoln Hall, Room 1119, Nation- CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 Find the Fort MeadeCommanders Open Door Religious ScheduleGarrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein has an open door policy. atAll service members, retirees, government employees, family www.ftmeade.army.mil. members or community members age 18 or older are invited to address issues or concerns to the commander directly by visitingLook for the Community tab thenRothsteins office on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. at garrison head- click on Religious Services for quarters in Hodges Hall, Bldg. 4551, Llewellyn Avenue. Visitors are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. No appoint-schedules, events and ment is necessary.contact information. For more information, call 301-677-4844.http://www.ftmeade.army.mil September 20, 2012 SOUNDOFF! 21 17. C ommunity N ewsN otes corner of Route 175 and Wigley Avenue. RECREATION Gene Sumi of Honestead Gardens inCalling all crafters Davidsonville will present the program Moonlight Gardening. RefreshmentsThe Officers Spouses Club will host its 13th Annual Holiday Bazaar onCONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 will be served. No reservations required. Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Membership is $20 per year. You may Applications are being accepted from regional and local crafters toand some craft vendors are cash only.attend one meeting before joining. Forparticipate in the event.For more information, call 800-296-more information, call Pat Loosarian,Proceeds will go to the OSC Scholarship and Welfare Fund to benefit the7304 or 410-266-7304 or visit rennfest.membership chairperson, at 410-519- Fort Meade community.com. 6443, or Sharon Durney, club president,The fee for a 10-by-8 weekend booth is $75. The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW at 410-761-5019. For more information, email Dawn at fmoschb2012@gmail.com orPost 160 will sponsor bingo on Sept. Society of Military Widows meets for visit http://fmoscholidaybazaar.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/30 at 1 p.m. at the Colonel Harry L. brunch the fourth Sunday of the month FtMeadeOscHolidayBazaar.Cooper Post 160, 2597 Dorsey Road, at 11 a.m. at the Lanes. The next meetingGlen Burnie. Doors open at noon. The is Sunday. For more information, call FRG fundraising opportunityevent will feature prizes and food.Betty Jones at 410-730-0127. Vendors for Fort Meade and National Security Agency family readiness Baltimore Book Festival 2012 will Single Parent Support Group meetsgroups may set up at no charge at the Officers Spouses Clubs 13th Annualbe held Sept. 28 and 29 from noon to the second and fourth Monday of the Holiday Bazaar.8 p.m. and Sept. 30 from noon to 7 month from 6 to 8 p.m. at School Age The event will be held Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 4 from 10 a.m.p.m. at Mount Vernon Place, 600 N. Services, 1900 Reece Road. The next to 2 p.m.Charles St., Baltimore, rain or shine. meeting is Monday. Free child care willThe free event, which is open to the public, will feature regional and local The free event features local and be provided on site.artisans, a visit by Santa, food, raffles and entertainment for all ages.celebrity authors, poetry readings andFor more information, call RikkiFor more information, email Dawn at fmoschb2012@gmail.com orworkshops, panel discussions, cookingFord, Parent Support coordinator, atvisit http://fmoscholidaybazaar.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/demonstrations by celebrity chefs, 301-677-3617 or email rikki.l.ford.ctr@ FtMeadeOscHolidayBazaar.childrens writers and illustrators, us.army.mil.storytellers and hands-on projects for Families Dealing with Deploymentchildren, street theater, live music and a meets the first and third Monday ofvariety of food, beer and wine.every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at at Perrys Restaurant and Odies PubFor more information, email Beth For more information, visit Meuse Forest Neighborhood Center. at 1210 Annapolis Road, Odenton. The Wright, president, at bethwright826@hot-baltimorebookfestival.com. The next meeting is Monday. For morenext meeting is Oct. 4 in the banquet hall mail.com or call 305-240-1559. Leisure Travel Services is offering information, call Rikki Ford, Parentin back of the building. Dinner is served Fort Meade Homeschool Co-op meetsa Reggae and Wine Trip on Oct. 20 to Support coordinator, at 301-677-3617 or at 6 p.m. For more information, call 410-Fridays at 9:30 a.m. at 1900 Reece Road.the Linganore Wine Festival in Mount email rikki.l.ford.ctr@us.army.mil. 674-4000.For more information, call Laura Edens atAiry. Bus departs at 9 a.m. Patient/Family Advisory Council Spouse PTSD Support Group meets 443-510-4715 or email ftmeadehomeschool- Registration is required by Sept. 29. meets the third Tuesday of each month Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the ing@verizon.net.Cost is $50. at 3 p.m. at Kimbrough Ambulatory Soldier and Family Assistance Center, Cub Scout Pack 377 invites boys in Sounds of the Caribbean will fill Care Center. The next meeting is2462 85th Medical Battalion Ave. first through fifth grades, or ages 7 to 10,the vineyard as participants enjoy the Tuesday in Kimbroughs main conference The support group, sponsored by Behav-to attend its weekly Monday meetings at 6multiple artisan stands, food vendors, room on the third floor, room 3C03. ioral Health Care Service, the Religious p.m. at Argonne Hills Chapel Center.tours and wine tastings. For more For more information or to becomeSupport Office and the Army Substance For more information, email Cubmasterinformation, call 301-677-7354.a council member, call Becky Mays Abuse Program, is for spouses whoseTom Johnston at pack377_cm@yahoo. Leisure Travel Services is offering Jenkins, coordinator of Patient and loved ones are exhibiting symptoms ofcom or Committee Chairperson Elizabethits next monthly bus trip to New YorkFamily Centered Care, at 301-677-8261.PTSD. Learn valuable tools and resources Johnston at pack377_cc@yahoo.com.City on Oct. 13, with discounts to Air Force Sergeants Associationto understand PTSD and how to cope. Boy Scout Troop 379 meets Mondaysattractions. Bus cost is $55. For more Chapter 254 meets the fourth Wednesday To join or for more information, call at 7 p.m. at Argonne Hills Chapelinformation, call 301-677-7354 or visitof the month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. 301-677-8870.Center on Rockenbach Road. The troopftmeademwr.com.in the Roost, 9827 Love Road. The Protestant Women of the Chapel meetsis actively recruiting boys age 11 to next meeting is Wednesday. For more Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 am at18. For more information, email Lisa information, call 443-534-5170 or visit Argonne Hills Chapel Center. ParticipantsYetman, at lisayetman@verizon.net MEETINGSafsa254.org.may choose from eight different Bibleor Wendall Lawrence, Scoutmaster, at Monthly Prayer Breakfast, hosted bystudies for the fall semester. lawrencewendall@juno.com. the Garrison Chaplains Office, is heldFree child care will be provided. For American Legion Post 276 is open to Retired Enlisted Association meetsthe first Thursday of every month at 7more information, email meade@pwoc.veterans and active-duty service membersthe third Thursday of the month from a.m. at Club Meade. The next prayer org or vusut ftmeadepwoc.org.at 8068 Quarterfield Road in Severn.7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Argonne Hills breakfast is Oct. 4. Military Council for Catholic Women Breakfast may be purchased beginning atChapel Center. The next meeting isAll Fort Meade employees, family is open to all women ages 18 and older 9 a.m. Lunches may be purchased fromtonight. For more information, visit members, and civilian and military- active duty, retirees and civilians - for11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Happy Hour istrea.org or call Mary Gray, the localpersonnel are invited.prayer, faith, fellowship and service at the from 4 to 6 p.m. Dinner may be purchasedpresident, at 410-916-5385 or Arthur R. There is no cost for the buffet; Main Post Chapel.at 6 p.m. on Fridays and the fourthCooper, national president, at 443-336-donations are optional. For more Mothers PrayerApologetics meets Sunday of every month.1230.information, call 301-677-6703 or email Tuesdays from 9:45 a.m. to noon whenMembership discounts are offered Meade Area Garden Clubs openingdiana.l.durner.civ@mail.mil.Anne Arundel County schools are in ses-for active-duty military. For moremeeting will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the Meade Rod and Gun Club meets the sion. Monthly programs are held Mon- information, call 410-969-8028 or visitJessup Community Center located at the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. days from 6:30 to 9 p.m. americanlegionpost276.org.22 SOUNDOFF! September 20, 2012 http://www.ftmeade.army.mil 18. M oviesGet to work on time. The movie schedule is subject to change. For Know the hoursa recorded announcement of showings, call 301-677-5324. Further listings are available on the of operation forArmy and Air Force Exchange Service websiteat www.aafes.com. Access Gates on Fort Meade Movies start Wednesdays to Saturdays at6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. NEW PRICES:Tickets are $5 for adults (12 and older) and $2.50for children. Demps Visitor Control Center,Today through Oct. 7Bldg. 902 Reece Road7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Gate 1: Mapes Road and Route 325 a.m. to 9 p.m.,7 days a weekGate 2: Mapes Road andMaryland Route 1755 a.m. to 7 p.m.,Monday through Friday; closed weekends and holidaysTodayFriday: The Bourne Legacy (PG-13).The actions of Jason Bourne have consequencesfor another man with a similar secret back-Gate 3: Rockenbach Roadground. With Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz,5 a.m. to 9 p.m.,Edward Norton, Joan Allen, Albert Finney. 7 days a weekSaturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Sept. 30Oct. 3:Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG). Manny and Gate 6: Llewellyn Avenue andfriends explore a new world when the continents Maryland Route 175split apart. With Ray Romano, John Leguizamo 6 to 8 a.m., Monday throughand Denis Leary.Friday for inbound traffic;Sept. 27-28: The Campaign (R). A multiterm 3 to 6 p.m., Monday throughcongressman (Will Ferrell) commits a public Friday for outbound trafficgaffe before an election, prompting a challengeby an inexperienced citizen. With Zach Galifi- Gate 7: Reece Road andanakis, Jason Sudeikis, Katherine La Nasa, JohnLithgow, Dan Aykroyd and Brian Cox. Maryland Route 175 (Demps Visitor ControlSept. 29: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Center gate) 24-hour access(PG). Greg (Zachary Gordon) is ready for sum-mer but all of his plans seem to go wrong. WithRobert Capron, Devon Bostick.Oct. 4: Total Recall (PG-13). In a future wherepeople escape reality by experiencing othersmemories, a factory worker tries it out and beginsto believe hes really a spy. With Colin Farrell,Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel.Oct. 5, 7: Sparkle (R). Set in the 1960s, threesisters form a girl group and soon become localsensations with major label interest, but famebecomes a challenge as the close-knit familybegins to fall apart.Oct. 6: Hit and Run (R). A young couple riskseverything when they leave their small town andembark on a road trip. With Dax Shepard, Kris-ten Bell, Bradley Cooper.http://www.ftmeade.army.milSeptember 20, 2012 SOUNDOFF! 23