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Fort Meade service members and other volunteers unfurl a stadium-sized American flag at the University of Maryland’s Military Appreciation Day on Saturday at College Park. The halftime show celebrated the 200th anniversary of Francis Scott Key’s writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”For the story, see Page 8.

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Greetings Team Meade! Thanks for your untiring support of our ser-

vice members, families and civilians who enable us to accomplish the Fort Meade mission.

Looking back over the past few days, we had a great week.

On Friday, the garrison hosted the annual Installation Wellness and Remembrance Run. There were more than 2,500 participants repre-senting all branches of military, along with civil-ian workers, retirees, family members and special guest Rep. Donna F. Edwards.

The atmosphere was charged with motivation and esprit de corps.

At our installation’s 9/11 remembrance cer-emony, held at the Directorate of Emergency Services, Deputy Installation Commander John Moeller reminded everyone present that we must continue to remain vigilant and resilient and care for those serving in our armed forces.

Most people remember where they were on Sept. 11, 2001. As I recall the tragedy of Sept. 11, I remember that I was stationed in Ansbach, Germany, and had just re-enlisted indefinitely. I vividly remember watching television and the news reports about the World Trade Center being struck by American airplanes.

It didn’t seem real and I thought the television reports were a prank. But to my dismay, the event was real. We were on lockdown, and security was heightened. Life as I knew it changed.

All of the services came together that day with a unified mission to protect and defend our great nation. The bonds that were established between the different services became paramount and provided a stronger U.S. military to defeat the enemy.

In light of the sacrifices made since Sept. 11, I want to thank our military spouses and family members for their untiring service behind the scenes. You provide love and support for our ser-vice members. This unwavering support affords us the opportunity to focus on our mission — to protect and serve our nation. You are true war-riors in every regard, and I thank you for your service to our nation.

During the past several weeks I’ve received some emails and ICE comments pertaining to the Mass Notification System, also known as the “Big Voice.” Apparently, there have been some issues related to the playing of recorded military music for retreat, reveille and taps.

We are working to fix this problem. As we address this issue, please note that emergency notification announcements are operational and we are able to activate, via the Big Voice, to make emergency announcements, if needed.

Most importantly, I want you to know your concerns are being heard, and we will continue to

work to provide quality service to our service members, retir-ees, families and civilians at Fort Meade.

I also want to thank the personnel repre-senting the U.S. Air Force for the invitation I received to attend the service’s 67th Birthday Ball this past weekend at the Convention Center in Baltimore. It was truly a first-class event.

After Saturday’s ceremony, a fireworks display was launched from six barges stretching three miles from the Inner Harbor to Fort McHenry, celebrating the 200th anniversary of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Viewers enjoyed the largest fireworks and light display since 1814!

The 20-minute fireworks program was cho-reographed to an incredible musical score. Each arrangement was powerful and patriotic, featur-ing the artistry of John Williams and James Ingram, Jennifer Hudson and Faith Hill, Daniel Rodriguez and Whitney Houston, and more.

As you have probably noticed, our summer weather has started to change to fall. The weather is getting cooler, and we’re losing a little more daylight each day. Let’s remember to continue to stay safe and be vigilant. Let’s watch out for our children as they go to and from school, and slow down our vehicles as we pass runners on our installation roadways.

Lastly, I encourage you to get up, get out and do something to make each day more meaningful. There is so much rich history in our surrounding neighborhoods. Take advantage of the time you are here.

Have a great week, Team Meade.

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By Shari RosenStaff Writer

New Staff Judge Advocate Lt. Col. Jonathan E. Cheney certainly commands respect and attention.

Towering over colleagues at approxi-mately 6’5’’, Cheney can easily be spotted throughout the office visiting with indi-vidual staff members.

“I want to create and maintain an envi-ronment that is professional and fun,” the Albuquerque, N.M., native said. “I have the benefit of having great professionals who really want to do their job and who do their job well.”

Before coming to Fort Meade in July, Cheney served in a variety of legal posi-tions ranging from deputy staff judge advocate at Fort Sam Houston in Texas to brigade judge advocate in Afghanistan in 2008.

“We had myself and two attorneys as well as responsibility over seven enlisted personnel,” he said about the deployment. “We had six Afghan attorneys that were with us, too. We had to advise the entire brigade combat team [about] the full range of legal issues that they would face.”

After graduating from Adams State University in Colorado with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics, Cheney decided to explore career opportunities by teaching high school in El Paso for four years, working at a Christian family camp and doing contract work for AT&T.

Cheney did not consider law as a poten-

tial career path until his mother mentioned the idea to him.

“It wasn’t until I was in my 30s that I thought going to law school would be of interest,” said the soft-spoken father of four who resides in Potomac Place with

his wife, Karri. “My mom had recently finished law school herself and thought that I might be good at it and I might enjoy it.”

Cheney heeded his mother’s advice and graduated from Baylor Law School in

Texas in 1997, the same year he entered the military. He later earned a Master of Laws degree in military law from the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School in Charlottesville, Va.

For the past 17 years, Cheney has served as a judge advocate. He plans to utilize these prior experiences in his new position on Fort Meade.

In addition to criminal law, Cheney oversees four departments: military jus-tice; procurement and administrative law; claims; and legal assistance.

He expects to lead 30 employees once the office is fully staffed.

“My goal at this stage of my career, which has kind of been my goal always, is to serve well,” Cheney said. “Specifi-cally for Fort Meade, I want to advise the command and staff well so they are as well informed in the decisions they make, providing good, sound legal, ethical and moral advice.”

Cheney replaces Lt. Col. Roseanne Ben-nett, who now works for the Regional Defense Counsel at Fort Meade.

He credits Bennett for leading a strong team and plans to encourage his staff to improve themselves, both as people and as professionals.

“It’s been enjoyable so far to work with the great professional staff that we have at the garrison,” he said. “They are great people to work with, and I look forward to spending a couple of years [here] serv-ing.”

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Lt. Col. Jonathan E. Cheney joins Fort Meade’s legal team as the new staff judge advocate. Cheney, who arrived in July, plans to help his employees improve themselves, both personally and professionally.

The Fort Meade Office of Soldiers’ Medical Evaluation Board Counsel is available to help Soldiers throughout the various stages of the Medical Evalu-ation Board and Physical Evaluation Board processes.

The office is located at 2475 Llewellyn Ave. Hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office is closed weekends and federal holidays.

The SMEBC office is a division of Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center.

Soldiers’ Counsel advises and repre-sents Soldiers — not commanders or members of the MEB/PEB — about their legal rights as they progress through the Integrated Disability Evalu-ation System.

The SMEBC office presents a gen-eral overview briefing on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the weekly IDES/MEB briefing. Soldiers also can meet individually with an attorney.

Soldiers’ Counsel provides the follow-ing services:

Upon receiving a P3 Profile or enter-ing the MEB process, the counsel pro-vides general information about the process and the Soldier’s rights.

Upon receiving a DA Form 3947 (Report of Medical Board) and prior to signing, Soldiers’ Counsel:

• Reviews the Soldier’s MEB findings and provides case-specific advice and advocacy

• Ensures the Soldier understands his/

her options to concur to such requests as additional medical treatment or eval-uation, or to challenge MEB findings, and whether to request to continue to serve in the Army

• Helps the Soldier begin to develop a strategy to achieve the desired outcome

Upon receiving the informal PEB decision, Soldiers’ Counsel:

• Reviews the results with the Soldier and explains the legal framework for the PEB’s decision

• Advises the Soldier of his/her right to dispute the findings, request a formal hearing or request counsel, and assists the Soldier in making an informed elec-tion

• Creates and implements a plan to

maximize the Soldier’s desired outcome (fit for duty, higher disability rating, service connection or combat-related designation) at the PEB

If the Soldier elects a formal hearing with representation by Soldiers’ Coun-sel, the office will provide candid advice regarding likely and possible outcomes, help identify and obtain supporting evidence, and zealously advocate before the PEB on the Soldier’s behalf.

In addition, Soldiers’ Counsel can help determine whether an appeal would be effective and assist the Soldier in gathering evidence and writing the appeal.

For more information, call 301-677-8438 or 301-677-8569.

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By Lisa R. RhodesStaff Writer

Three stained-glass panels designed to pay tribute to the firefighters and police officers who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks were presented to the Fort Meade Directorate of Emergency Ser-vices in a ceremony on Sept. 11.

The reflective ceremony, held in the parking lot of the DES headquarters, was part of the garrison’s annual 9/11 commemoration.

The stained-glass panels were unveiled before an audience of 100 people.

“I think it’s great that people stepped up to make a great display,” said Fort Meade Fire Chief E.J. Rouvet after the ceremony. “As long as it keeps people remembering, that’s all we care about.”

The left panel features the design of a firefighter helmet, while the right panel features the design of a police badge. The center panel features three firefight-ers and a piece of metal from one of the World Trade Center’s twin towers.

The stained-glass panels will be perma-nently displayed at the entrance of DES headquarters.

Ray and Marge Nichols, two stained-glass designers and retired Baltimore County police officers, constructed the panels. Martha Hanson and Janet Parker, stained-glass designer artists from Paned Expressions Studios in Edgewood, cre-ated the design.

The project took two years to com-plete.

John Gorman, a retired police sergeant with the New York City/New Jersey Port Authority, presented the metal piece from the WTC to DES three years ago during the garrison’s 10th commemoration of 9/11.

Chief Ray Kinsley, Fort Meade’s fire prevention and training chief, kept the piece of metal on behalf of DES.

Two years ago, Kinsley and his wife, Susie, brought the metal with them to a barbecue hosted by Ray and Marge Nichols, who also are family friends. The Nichols decided to incorporate the metal in a stained-glass design to pay homage to the emergency responders killed on 9/11.

The couple later began working with Hanson and Parker to create and design the panels.

‘Never forget’DES commemorates 9/11 with tribute to first responders

“As a police officer, I realize what most of you go through and sacrifice,” Ray Nichols said during the presentation. “It was an honor to do this.”

Deputy Installation Commander John Moeller, the guest speaker for the event, recalled the sacrifices made in the wake of the attacks.

“It’s been 13 years since terrorists turned hijacked jets into weapons of mass destruction, smashing into the World Trade Center and Pentagon — 13 years since New York City, New Jersey and

D.C.-area emergency responders became the stuff of legend as firefighters, police officers and paramedic-emergency medi-cal technicians followed the call of duty into the pages of history,” Moeller said.

Rouvet said it is the duty of today’s generation of firefighters, police officers, emergency responders and the American public to remember.

“We at the Fort Meade DES vowed then and continue to never forget the sacrifices made by our comrades who became casualties on that day,” Rouvet

said.The ceremony included the presenta-

tion and retirement of the colors by the National Security Agency Police Honor Guard, and the invocation and benediction by Deputy Installation Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David E. Cooper. The U.S. Army Field Band Brass Quintet played the National Anthem. The Montgomery County Firefighters Pipes and Drums performed “Amazing Grace.”

The ceremony ended with “Taps.”

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Ray Nichols, a stained-glass artist and designer, explains a section of the three stained-glass panels presented to Fort Meade’s Directorate of Emergency Services on Sept. 11 as part of the garrison’s annual observance of the 9/11 attacks. One of the stained-glass panels features a piece of metal from the World Trade Center.

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By Shari RosenStaff Writer

Families gathered Friday night at Consti-tution Park for the GI Film Festival’s first stop on its nationwide installation tour.

“It’s nice to have events on Fort Meade for the military families because they don’t often get to go out,” said Ivan Sepulveda, recre-ation aide at The Lanes at Fort Meade.

The GI Film Festival, which was described by former New York Mayor Michael Bloom-berg as “Sundance for the troops,” began in 2007. Now, for its eighth year, the festival — with the slogan “Reel Stories! Real Heroes!” — will travel to various military installations across the country.

Brandon Millet and Lauren Law-Millet, husband and wife and co-founders of the festival, shared their vision with audience members.

“The goal is to portray GIs in a respectful light,” Law-Millet said.

The couple explained that the GI Film Festival is a nonprofit organization that aims to “preserve veterans’ stories.”

While audience members waited for the sun to set, the inflatable screen projected trivia questions and advertisements from sponsors, including the event’s gold sponsor BAE Systems.

“One of the things we do is hire a lot of military,” said Jennifer Finder, BAE Systems Intelligence and Security community invest-ment manager. “Part of [the reason] why we’re here is to let people know that when they’re done and they’re ready to leave the military, there are places that welcome vet-erans in the workplace.”

The free event began with two trailers

highlighting the success of the GI Film Fes-tival and the integral role the military plays in BAE Systems’ progress.

Before watching the feature film, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” audience members screened two original short films. Popcorn was sold by the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

“[The films] were different, but pretty good” said Sgt. Juan Lopez, accompanied by his wife, Noel.

In the short documentary “Spitfire 944,” John S. Blythe, former Spitfire pilot, watches footage he did not know existed from his crash landing in 1944. Blythe repeatedly mutters the phrase “I’ll be damned,” shocked to watch this event on film 61 years later.

The second short, an animation called “The Jockstrap Raiders,” portrays a group of misfits who work together to prevent the Germans from building a bridge to Britain during World War I. In this cartoon, the raiders must strip down to their underwear to cut down on weight so that their planes will take flight.

For the rest of the evening, audience members, including Garrison Commander Col. Brian P. Foley, accompanied by his wife, Lee, and son Liam, munched on pop-corn while watching Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s heroic action sequences in “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.”

The audience was fixed to the screen, except for the young children who continued to run around, playing with balls and enjoy-ing the fresh air.

“The kids had fun,” said Larry Morris, whose wife, Sandra, works at the Pentagon. “I thought it was great.”

GI Film Festival’s installation tour premieres at Meade

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Michael Gilcrest, 7, plays in Constitution Park before the GI Film Festival, which aims to preserve veterans’ stories and present GIs in a positive light.

LEFT: Sgt. Juan Lopez and his 4-year-old daughter Urica curl up on blankets at Constitution Park for the GI Film Festival. The festival, presented Friday evening, featured original military shorts and the film “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.”

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Sept. 8, Shoplifting: AAFES loss prevention personnel at the Exchange stated she observed the subject select and conceal a 3-D magnet valued at $1.95 and toddler sleepwear valued at $20 in her purse. She attempted to exit the store without rendering proper pay-ment.

Sept. 12, Shoplifting: AAFES loss prevention personnel at the Exchange stated that the subject was observed, via surveillance cameras, shoplift-ing from the store. An investigation revealed the subject removing two mascaras from the display shelves and some jeans, then walking into the ladies fitting room. The subject then exited the Exchange without rendering payment for the makeup merchandise.

Sept. 14, Driving while under the influence of alco-hol, driving while impaired by alcohol, negligent driving, and driving in imprudent manner, endan-gering property, life and persons. While preparing to clear a traffic stop, police observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The driver noticed the police vehicle and slammed on the brakes and came to a stop. He then attempted to drive away.Units observed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the driver’s breath, and his speech was noticeably slurred. The driver was asked to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and performed poorly. The driver rendered a breath sample of .20 blood alcohol content.

Sept. 16, Simple assault, consummated by a battery: While exiting the bus, the victim was punched twice in the head by the subject.

CommunityCommunityCrime Watch

Compiled by the Fort Meade Directorate of Emergency Services

For week of Sept. 8-14:• Moving violations: 29• Nonmoving violations: 26• Verbal warnings for traffic stops: 13• Traffic accidents: 9• Driving on suspended license: 0• Driving on suspended registration: 1• Driving without a license: 0

By Carrie CulverIntern, Legal Assistance Division

If you decide to live off post, there are some important things to consider.

When you sign a lease, you are entering into a legally binding contract. That means if you change your mind after entering into the agreement, you may still be legally and financially obligated to complete the terms of the contract.

Therefore, make sure that you do your homework before signing or otherwise agreeing to terms of a lease and obligating your time and money.

Service members enjoy many protections not available to the public at large under terms of the Service Members Civil Relief Act. One such protection involves termina-tion of residential leases. By giving timely and proper notice (including copies of rel-evant orders), service members may be able to end their residential lease agreements early under certain special circumstances.

The SCRA provides that when an indi-vidual goes on active duty, he can break his pre-existing lease. The SCRA also provides that service members given orders for a permanent change of station, temporary duty or deployment lasting at least 90 days may be eligible to break their residential leases.

Service members should be aware that outside of these narrow exceptions, they may be held to the terms of their residential lease agreements. If it turns out the com-mute from your new apartment to work is terrible, you are still obligated to abide by the terms of the lease.

If your command does not approve of the location you have chosen, you are

still obligated to abide by the terms of the lease. If you decide for whatever reason to terminate the lease, you are still obligated to abide by the terms of the lease.

To avoid getting yourself in a situation where you need to break your contractual obligations, consider the following:

• Check in with the installation’s Hous-ing Services Office. Personnel will be able to provide information about the area and experiences of other military members.

• Talk to your fellow Soldiers and com-mand about your housing search and make sure there are no concerns with a location you are considering.

• Talk to your prospective landlord and make sure you understand his expecta-tions of you as a potential tenant. Be advised, however, that the language in the agreement that you ultimately sign may be controlling.

• Make an appointment with a Legal Assistance Division attorney to review the terms of your lease before you sign. Attorneys can help you better understand your obligations under the document and suggest some language that you may ask the landlord to include.

Remember, before signing any contract to consider the potential impacts of doing so. While special exceptions may be made for service members in some limited situa-tions, you should assume that you will be liable to complete any commitments you make.

If you require legal advice on this or other topics, schedule an appointment to speak with an attorney at the Fort Meade Legal Assistance Office at 301-677-9504 or 301-677-9536.

Know your obligations before signing a lease

Find the Fort Meadereligious schedule

atwww.ftmeade.army.mil.

Look for the “Community” tab then click on “Religious Services” for

schedules, events and contact information.

On the lookout

The Directorate of Emergency Servic-es is actively work-ing to keep neigh-borhoods safe.

Families resid-ing on post should remember to ensure that windows and doors to homes, cars and garages are locked at all times, regardless of time of day.

Although the crime rate in mili-tary housing is lower than off post, it is important to remember that Fort Meade is not immune to crime. To protect your family and belongings, remember to take an active role in deterring crime.

Remain aware of your sur-roundings and immediately report any suspicious activity to the Fort Meade Police at 301-677-6622 or 6623.

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By Shari RosenStaff Writer

Fort Meade service members and other military personnel unfurled a 100-yard American flag Saturday afternoon during University of Maryland’s Military Appre-ciation Day football halftime show.

The patriotic performance celebrated the 200th anniversary of Francis Scott Key’s writing of “The Star-Spangled Ban-ner.”

“I enjoyed it.” said Pfc. Merice Jack-son of the Maryland Freestate Challenge Academy, Class 23 in Gunpowder. “I was in the corner [holding the flag].”

Despite a steady rain, the stadium at College Park was packed.

Throughout the game, UMD honored military personnel by bringing service members on the field for the singing of the national anthem, swearing in UMD ROTC members and showing Soldiers on the stadium’s Jumbotron.

With West Virginia University leading the Terps 28-20 at halftime, members of both universities’ marching bands and color guards took the field. The celebra-tion began with a brief history lesson, explaining how Key was imprisoned on a British ship outside of Fort McHenry. During the British bombardment, Key — an attorney and poet — was inspired by the American victory on Sept. 14, 1814 to write what would become “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

“The halftime show was very good,” said Nick Damiano, the self-proclaimed proud father of a UMD Terrapin, accom-panied by his daughter and wife, Manny. “I liked it a lot. [It was] educational and interesting.”

WVU band members in white and blue uniforms and UMD band members in red uniforms created a formation to spell out “National Anthem.” As the announcer described the events of 1814 in more detail, band members played patriotic songs such as “Yankee Doodle Dandy” and “Let Freedom Ring.”

“It was very touching, very emotional,”

said UMD fan Cherie Scarvhe whose father-in-law played for UMD in the 1950s.

Both bands soon altered their forma-tion to create the boat on which Key was imprisoned and the outline of Fort McHenry.

After playing the version of the nation-al anthem that was performed on PBS, band members cleared the field.

Fort Meade service members rushed onto the field to unfurl the American flag that encompassed the entire football field. Service members shook the flag so that it appeared to be waving in the wind.

“It was actually pretty exciting,” said Pfc. Jesse Cabarratto of the Maryland Freestate Challenge Academy, Class 23. “It was the first time we ever did this in this class. It was nice.”

After thunderous applause from spec-tators, the flag was removed from the field so that UMD could have its chance at a comeback.

Tying it up 37-37 with 11:14 left in the fourth quarter, UMD was not able to hold out. With four seconds left in the quarter, WVU’s Josh Lamberg scored the winning field goal, ending the game 40-37.

Although UMD lost, fans walked away pleased with the game, particularly with the halftime celebration.

“This was my first football game and my first halftime show,” Manny Damiano said. “I thought it was terrific. It was wonderful.”

Star-Spangled CelebrationService members partake in UMD tribute to “The Star-Spangled Banner”

TOP: University of Maryland offensive lineman Andrew Zeller leads his team onto the field before Saturday’s game. UMD lost to West Virginia University 40-37.

RIGHT: Service members march onto the field for the singing of the “Star-Spangled Banner” before the University of Maryland game against West Virginia University.

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Remembrance run pays tribute to Sept. 11, wellnessBy Navy Mass Communication Spc. 2nd Class Zach AllanFort Meade Public Affairs Office

The grass was still wet and the sun had not yet come up early Friday morning on McGlachin Parade Field when Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Rodwell L. Forbes called the vast group of service members to attention and directed them to face the flag pole.

Just then, the sun began to rise as did the American flag and reveille played over the “Big Voice.”

After salutes were rendered, Forbes called “forward march” and then it began: 20 com-mands from across Fort Meade marched to English Avenue before beginning to run the approximately 3.2-mile route.

The run lasted just less than one hour, and

afterward, the groups returned to the parade field to hear remarks from the garrison com-mand and a Maryland congresswoman.

“Before we begin, I’d like to ask you all to take a moment to reflect on the events that took place 13 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001,” said Garrison Commander Col. Brian P. Foley. “Reflect on all those who lost their lives on that fateful day and remember all those who have lost their lives since, in defense of this great nation.”

Foley reminded troops of how vital all 117 different missions performed on the post are to protect the United States.

“So as we go through the days and weeks and years ahead, reflect on the need to remain vigilant, reflect on just how impor-tant what each and every one of you do is,” Foley said.

The installation’s service members were not alone as they ran to remember the tragic events of Sept. 11. Running alongside Foley was Rep. Donna Edwards, from Maryland’s 4th District.

“Yesterday being 9/11, we are reminded of the tremendous sacrifice that is borne

A time for reflections

by those of you who wear the uniform,” Edwards said, “and of the awesome respon-sibility we have as members of Congress and as other public servants in making the kinds of decisions that honor your courage and commitment to the United States of America.”

The annual run not only commemorates the 9/11 attacks but also highlights Septem-ber as Suicide Prevention Month.

“There is strength in unity,” Forbes said, “if we can get past the color of our uniforms and the individual branch of service that we are in and come forward in a unified effort as people. Each and every member of the team counts and when we lose one, that has a huge impact that could bring our organiza-tions down.”

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can seek help at the Army Substance Abuse Pro-gram, 2466 85th Medical Battalion Ave.

For more information, call 301-677-7901 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Garrison Commander Col. Brian P. Foley, joined by Rep. Donna Edwards of Maryland’s 4th District, walks along McGlachlin Parade Field as the run commences.

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‘There is strength in unity if we can get past the color of our uniforms and the individual branch of service that we are in and come forward in a unified effort.’

Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Rodwell L. Forbes

photoS by danieL kuCin jR.

ABOVE: First Army Division East Soldiers gather for “Reveille” at McGlachlin Parade Field before the start of the 3.2-mile run.

TOP CENTER: Defense Media Activity was among the 20 commands from Fort Meade participating in the annual 9/11 Remembrance Run early Friday morning.

LEFT: Senior Airman Irving Rivera of the 7th Intelligence Squadron, 659th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group, 70th ISR Wing carries the guidon along the 3.2-mile route.

U.S. Marines take part in the 60-minute run that culminated with remarks from Garrison Commander Col. Brian P. Foley, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Rodwell L. Forbes and Rep. Donna Edwards.

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SportS

I remember the last time I was spanked like it was yesterday.

It was the spring of my fourth-grade year. I was living in my first foster home for about three months, and my foster father Harry had done his best to keep me from putting my elbows on the table while eating.

For weeks he tried everything: joking about how rude it looked, stern discussions, grounding me from watching “The Cosby Show” or playing on my Col-ecoVision bit.ly/1ASav84, and offering me rewards and praise for showing appropriate table decorum.

Finally one day, he said: “Chad, the next time you put your elbows on the table, I am going to spank you.”

A few meals later I got busted, and Harry, being a man of his word, called me into the kitchen after dinner, put me over his knee and gave me three good swats on the bum.

I’m guessing the spankings hurt a bit, but I know how much shame I felt, and I have not put my elbows on the table since. Neither have my kids, which has been useful at camp where the punishment for having your elbows on the table is standing up and saying sorry, plus skip around the dining hall.

During my childhood, it was kissing a stuffed moose head mounted on the mess hall wall.

Besides table etiquette, Harry’s spanking also taught me the benefit of a well-timed swat on the bum, which is something my three children have felt on more than a few occasions. I think the last time I put my daughter over my knee was two years ago when she was 9. My youngest gets swatted a little more than that.

Of course, the reason why Harry had to spank me in the first place is because a man (my mom’s com-mon-law husband) who was five times my age and at least six times my size used to beat me like a drum with anything he could get his hands on.

Stecker’s weapon of choice was a black belt. It was about 2 inches wide and as thick as a smartphone without its protective case. His target was my legs and back, and funny enough, I never recalled a single lesson from any of his whippings except to be afraid of fat dudes with weapons.

Thankfully, I learned a while ago to put those days as far out of my mind as possible. However, Min-nesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson’s use of corporal punishment with his 4-year-old son hit a little close to home. So I’ve spent some time thinking about the differences between Harry’s spanking and Stecker’s abuse:

1. Intention is everything. In Harry’s case, his inten-tion was to use spanking as a tool to keep my elbows off the table. Stecker’s intention was to keep me in line or more appropriately, display his dominance.

2. The thin red line between abuse and discipline

is oftentimes a welt or trickle of blood. If your handprint or belt mark, or the imprint of a wooden spoon (my mom’s weapon of choice) lasts for more than a few hours or draws blood, there is a good chance it is abuse.

Peterson’s case seems to be a combination of both. His intention seemed good - he wanted to correct his child from using bad lan-guage. However, based off the pictures of the welts and cuts left on his son’s body, Peterson blew by the line between discipline and abuse like he blows by and over defensive backs.

3. The person in charge, not the person being punished, chooses whether to discipline a child or abuse a victim.

I don’t care how mad a person gets, or what a child does to get them that angry, if a parent decides to put their hands on a child, it is the parent’s responsibility to get themselves in the proper mindset before they lift a finger.

If you grab a child when you are angry and you accidentally sprain the child’s arm, then you abused that child.

4. Being beaten as a child doesn’t give you permis-sion to beat your children. Adrian Peterson, like a lot of people who get caught doing something wrong, said he “whooped” his child with a switch because he was whooped by a switch.

That is a lame excuse normally used by people who want to rationalize their behavior instead of fixing it. Part of being an adult is reflecting on your childhood experiences and making appropriate decisions based off those lessons. It’s not always easy, but nobody said being a parent is.

With those points in mind, I will keep my judgment of Adrian to myself, but from what I know now, and based off his track record, I do hope this doesn’t ruin Adrian’s career. He is a great talent who has done a lot of good things for his community and family.

And instead of jumping to conclusions and mak-ing rash decisions based off of media reaction and sponsorship dollars, I hope the NFL reflects on what is currently happening regarding the domestic issues that have taken over the league, and let that analysis determine their decisions.

That would be a complete turnaround from what the league is doing, but it is a turn that needs to be made for the good of the league, its fans, and yes, even Adrian Peterson.

If you have comments on this or anything to do with sports, contact me at chad.t.jones.civ@mail.mil or hit me up on Twitter @CTJibber.

The thin red line

Chad T. Jones, Public Affairs

Officer

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P99JP3M.Survey closes Friday.

Run Series takes offThe Fort Meade Run Series returns Saturday with the Football

FanFare 5K/10K Run /1 Mile Walk at 8 a.m. at Constitution Park.

Other themed runs include the Ghost, Ghouls & Goblins 5K on Oct. 25 at the Fort Meade Pavilion, the Turkey Trot on Nov. 22 at Murphy Field House and the Reindeer Run 5K on Dec. 13 at Murphy Field House.

The pre-registration cost for individuals is $15. Cost on the day of the run is $25. The pre-registration cost for groups of seven to 10 is $75. The pre-registration cost is $45 for a family of three to six people. On the day of the event, the cost is $60 per family.

All pre-registered runners will receive a T-shirt.For more information, call 301-677-7916.

EFMP Walking GroupThe Exceptional Family Member Program Walking Group will

meet Sept. 25 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Gaffney Fitness Center.For more information call 301-677-5590.

Schedule school/sports physicalsAppointments for school/sports physicals are now available for

enrollees of Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center.A number of Saturday appointments also are available.To schedule an appointment, call the Appointment Line

between 6 and 6:30 a.m. at 301-677-8800 or 1-866-511-8748.

Army Ten-Miler Youth RunRegistration for the Army Ten-Miler Youth Run is now open.A total of 400 registrations are available for the 100-meter and 200-

meter noncompetitive youth runs that will be held Oct. 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the conclusion of the Army Ten-Miler race in the North Pentagon lot.

The 100-meter run is for children in kindergarten through third grade. The 200-meter run is for children in grades four to eight.

Registration is being conducted online at armytenmiler.com on a first-come, first-served basis.

Entry fee is $15. Participants will receive a Champ-the-Cheetah T-shirt, race number and medal.

Packets must be picked up at the Army Ten-Miler Expo on Oct. 10 or 11 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., at the D.C. Armory. Packets will not be mailed and they will not be available on race day.

Warm-ups and stretching for the youth run participants will begin Oct. 12 at 10:45 a.m. in the Youth Activities Zone.

Race weekend activities include the ATM Expo at the D.C. Armory, live music, youth activities, and the popular Hooah Tent Zone. The expo is open to the general public and will feature more than 85 exhibitors and 35,000 attendees.

The Hooah Tent Zone is open race day to participating runners and will feature interactive displays and exhibits by Army installations from around the world.

For more information, go to armytenmiler.com or call 202-685-4645.

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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 philip.h.jones.civ@mail.mil or call 301-677-5602.

TAPS temporarily suspended

Due to a technical issue regarding recorded military music, the Mass Notification System (the Big Voice) will temporarily suspend the playing of “Taps” at 9 p.m.

The Mass Notification System speaker tower behind Argonne Hills Chapel Center is also being temporarily suspended.

A technician is scheduled to repair the system next week.

However, emergency notification announcements are operational and will be activated, via the Mass Notification System, if needed.

National Preparedness Month

September marks the 11th annual National Preparedness Month.

With winter approaching, Garrison Emergency Manager Jeffrey McClendon encourages all Soldiers, family members, DoD civilians and contractors to be self-sufficient for 72 hours when the installation services such as water, power and government support may not be available.

A limited number of Family Emergency Preparedness Handbooks to enhance individual and family preparedness are available.

For more information, call McClendon at 301-677-6315.

Event protocolIf a private organization or military

unit on Fort Meade is planning to conduct any fundraisers (such as car wash or bake sale), a memo detailing the event must be submitted in writing to the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation:

DFMWR, NAF Support Services Division, 4216 Roberts Ave., 2nd Floor,

cubical #22.Information should include who, what,

when, where, how, purpose, POC contact information, and signature of the PO president or designee.

All fundraiser requests must be submitted six to eight weeks in advance. Plan accordingly.

The fundraisers may require co-ordination and routing through several directorates on Fort Meade including the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate and the garrison commander.

Fundraisers during the official Combined Federal Campaign are limited in number and scope to minimize competition with CFC.

For more information, call the NAF Support Services Division at 301-677-3772.

RAB meeting tonightFort Meade will conduct a

Restoration Advisory Board meeting today at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express BWI, 7481 Ridge Road, Hanover.

RAB meetings are held to keep the public informed and involved in Fort Meade’s environmental cleanup and restoration program, and to provide opportunities for public involvement.

Major topics for this meeting include a legacy BRAC update and updates on the Nevada Avenue area, closed sanitary landfill, and Manor View dump site.

Members of the public and the media are invited to attend.

Those interested in learning more about Fort Meade’s restoration program or in becoming an RAB member are encouraged to attend the meeting.

For more information, call 301-677-7999 or visit www.ftmeade.army.mil/environment/ (Click on RAB link).

Kimbrough town hall tonight

Dr. (Col.) Michael J. Zapor, deputy commander for clinical services for the Fort Meade Medical Department Activ-ity, will conduct a mini town hall today from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Kimbrough Ambu-latory Care Center lab reception area.

The purpose of this forum is to dissem-inate information, answer questions and discuss concerns regarding Kimbrough.

All beneficiaries are invited.

Kimbrough closuresThe Kimbrough Ambulatory Care

Center will be closed Oct. 10 for a train-ing/organization day and on Oct. 13 for Columbus Day.

Town hallRep. Elijah E. Cummings will

conduct a town hall meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center Recital Hall at Morgan State University.

The meeting will address concerns raised at the Women in the Military Roundtable hosted Sept. 3 by Garrison Commander Col. Brian P. Foley at the Defense Media Activity conference center.

Issues include the need for affordable child care options, the lack of women and minorities in senior positions, and changing the perceptions associated with women in the military.

The Maryland congressman plans to formulate policy initiatives based on these topics.

Gold Star Mothers DayThe Fort Meade Survivor Outreach

Services Program will observe the annual Gold Star Mothers and Families Day on Sept. 25 at Potomac Place Neighborhood Center at 4998 2nd Corps Blvd.

For more information, call Voncile Farmer at 301-677-4116 or 301-677-6930 or email voncile.c.farmer2.civ@mail.mil.

Gulf War Illness research project

The Institute for Health and Environment, University at Albany has received funding from the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs of the Department of Defense for a Gulf War Illness research project.

The project involves veterans of the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War who live in the Baltimore-Washington D.C., area.

For more information, go to www.albany.edu/ihe/49645.php.

Cooking Matters Interested in learning how to stretch

your food budget, shop smarter and make healthier choices?

Join us for a Cooking Matters tour today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort Meade Commissary.

Hands-on store tours, offered every half-hour, teach participants the skills to compare foods for cost and nutrition.

Participants will learn how to plan and budget for healthy, affordable and delicious meals for their family.

At the end of the tour, participants will be given a $10 challenge to purchase

a nutritious dinner for a family of four.The tour is open to all eligible patrons

of the commissary.To sign up for the event, go to https://

cmatscommissaryfm.eventbrite.com.

Father Daughter BallThe Father Daughter Ball will be held

Oct. 4 from 5:30-9 p.m. at Club Meade.A dinner buffet will be served from 6-

7 p.m. and includes an ice cream sundae bar.

The event will feature a magic show from 6:30-7 p.m.; dancing and a DJ from 7-9 p.m.; and craft tables from 5:30-9 p.m.

Formal attire is required: dress uniform or suit and tie, and party dress.

Tickets cost $35 per father/daughter pair and $15 for each additional daughter.

Limited tickets are available for purchase at the Youth Center (Child, Youth and School Services members only) and at Club Meade.

For more information, go to ftmeademwr.com or call 301-677-6969.

Field Exercise Battle Buddies

Corvias Military Life and USAA are sponsoring Field Exercise Battle Buddies, an event designed to empower military spouses, today from 5-9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Potomac Place Neighborhood Center, 4998 Second Corps Blvd.

The event will feature military-life survival tips, speed-meeting activities, a networking opportunity, complimentary Mexican buffet of chicken and beef, dessert, gift bags and giveaways.

Limited free child care is available through Corvias’ event sponsorship.

Child care reservations may be made by calling 410-672-4033. Ask for Camille Torres. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Online registration is required.For more information, go to AWN’s

Facebook page at Facebook.com/ArmyWifeNetwork.

To register, go to Army WifeNetwork.com and click dropdown >EVENTS then >REGISTER FOR FIELD EXERCISE.

Retiree Appreciation DayThe 39th Annual Retiree Appreciation

Day will be held Sept. 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McGill Training Center, 8452

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Zimborski Ave.Retiree Appreciation Day is conducted by

the installation Retirement Services Office to keep retired Soldiers and their families up-to-date on changes in their retirement rights, benefits and privileges, and to foster goodwill between the retired and active-duty communities.

The event will feature information booths and medical screenings from 8-11:45 a.m. Flu shots will be provided from 8 a.m. to noon.

Lunch at the Freedom Inn Dining Facil-ity will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $4.65. Shuttle service begins at 11:30 a.m.

The afternoon session will feature a benefits symposium of speakers from the Department of Veteran Affairs, Social Secu-rity Administration and Army Community Service.

For more information, call 301-677-9434/9600/9603.

Volunteer Speed MeetJoin the corps of community

volunteers at a Volunteer Speed Meet on Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Potomac Place Neighborhood Center, 4998 2nd Corps Blvd.

Learn about volunteer opportunities and meet with volunteer agency representatives form Fort Meade and Anne Arundel and Howard counties.

For more information, email Marie Miles, volunteer coordinator, at marie.n.miles.civ@mail.mil.

Square Dance ClubThe Swinging Squares Square Dance

Club dances the first and third Saturday of the month from September to the end of May at Meade Middle School.

The first dance of the season will be Saturday from 7:30-10 p.m.

Admission is $6. Square dance attire is optional.

For fun, fellowship and exercise, try this modern, Western square dancing.

Dance classes are offered Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. at Meade Middle School beginning Sept. 25.

Each class costs $6. The first two classes are free.

For more information, call Darlene at 410-519-2536 or Carl at 410-271-8776.

Lunch and Learn!The Parent Support Program is

hosting “Lunch & Learn!” on Friday

from 11 a.m. to noon at Army Community Service, 830 Chisholm Ave.

Registration is required. Bring lunch.Join psychologists from the Kennedy

Krieger Institute in Baltimore as they introduce MFIN (Military Family Interactive Network), a web-based tool designed to provide active-duty military families with guidance on child behavior by connecting them with a behavioral health professional from the privacy of their home.

To register or for more information, call Colaina Townsend or Michelle Pineda of ACS at 301-677-5590.

Free classesThe Navy Fleet and Family Support

Center offers a variety of classes at its new facility at 2212 Chisholm Ave.

The free 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.• Pre-deployment Brief: Today, 10-11:30

a.m.• Interviewing Skills: Tuesday, 9 a.m. to

noon• How to Work a Job Fair: Sept. 30, 9

a.m. to noon• Medical Record Review: Have your

medical records reviewed by an AMVETS representative. Appointment required.

To register or for more information, call 301-677-9017 or 301-677-9018.

StorytimeThe Children’s Library offers pre-

kindergarten Storytime on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Kuhn Hall, 4415 Llewellyn Ave.

• Today: Baby Bear Sees Blue; What Do You See?” Storytime about colors

For more information, call 301-677-5522.

Out & About• The Taste of Maryland Music & Food

Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship.

General admission is $20 each day and $10 for seniors and children. Adult week-end pass is $35. Senior/child weekend pass is $15.

Five dollars from every ticket purchased will be a tax deductible donation to ben-efit the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults.

The event will feature top Maryland res-taurants, cooking demonstrations, sampling and tastings, a competitive eating challenge, beer and wine garden, artisans, vendors, rides, games, laser tag, magicians and live entertainment.

For more information, call 301-430-0030 or go to thetasteofmaryland.com.

• The Maryland Renaissance Festival runs weekends through Oct. 19 at 1821 Crowns-ville Road, Annapolis. Gates open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tickets cost $8 to $22. Admission is free for children ages 6 and younger. Multiday discounts are available. Active-duty service members with photo ID can purchase tickets at the group discount rate.

For more information, call 410-266-7304 or go to rennfest.com.

• Meade Area Garden Club will sponsor its opening Welcome Garden Party on Friday at 10 a.m. at the Jessup Community Center located at the corner of Route 175 and Wigley Avenue.

Florist Doug Bogel will present a program on flower arranging. Reservations not required.

For more information, call Jennifer Garcia, membership chair, at 443-949-8348 or Sharon Durney, club president, at 410-761-5019.

• Calling All Dads meets the second and fourth Monday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m. at Potomac Place Neighborhood Center, 4998 2nd Corps Blvd. The next meeting is Monday.

The group is for expecting fathers, and fathers with children of all ages. Children welcome. For more information, call 301-677-5590 or email colaina.townsend.ctr@mail.mil.

• Marriage Enrichment Group, sponsored 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 information, call Celena Flowers or Jessica Hobgood at 301-677-5590.

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EDUCATION

RECREATION

YOUTH

MEETINGS

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 Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

PRICES: Tickets are $5.50 for adults (12 and older) and $3 for children. 3D Movies: $7.50 adults, $5 children.

Today through Sept. 28

Friday & Sunday: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D” (PG-13). A group of mutated warriors face off against an evil kingpin who wants to take over New York. With Megan Fox, Will Arnett, William Fichtner.

Saturday: “The Hundred-Foot Journey” (PG). The Kadam family leaves India for France where they open a restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory’s Michelin-starred eatery. With Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal.

Sept. 26: “The Expendables 3” (PG-13). Barney augments his team with new blood for a personal battle: to take down Conrad Stonebanks, the Expendables co-founder and notorious arms trader who is hell bent on wiping out Barney and every single one of his associates. With Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Mel Gibson.

Sept. 27: “If I Stay” (PG-13). Life changes in an instant for young Mia Hall after a car accident puts her in a coma. During an out-of-body expe-rience, she must decide whether to wake up and live a life far different than she had imagined. With Chloë Grace Moretz, Mireille Enos, Jamie Blackley.

Sept. 28: “Let’s Be Cops” (R). Two struggling pals dress as police officers for a costume party and become neighborhood sensations. But when these newly-minted “heroes” get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line. With Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr., Rob Riggle.