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EMPLOYMENT Army Community Service helps military spouse new to APG find employment. ACS | A3

SERVICE An Air Force veteran and Army civilian explains why he continues to serve. Why We Serve | A4

SAFETY FEMA urges early preparation for flooding before storm waters surge. Preparation | A6

newsbrief Photos by Molly Blosse, APG News (Clockwise from left) Maj. Gen. Kirk Vollmecke, program executive officer, Information, Electronics, Warfare and Sensors, or PEO IRP IEW&S, winds up for the first pitch from the mound at Ripken Stadium during the Aberdeen IronBird’s Military Appreciation Night HIGHLIGHTS June 23; Aberdeen IronBirds Manager Luis Pujols, #55, and game umpires greet Hometown Hero Navy Petty Officer 2 Heather Gavis, a city of Aberdeen native who recently returned from a one-year deployment to South Africa; During a pre-game ceremony, ON-POST JOB 1st Lt. Laura Ruiz of A Battery 3rd Air Defense Artillery (JLENS), left, administers the Oath of Enlistment to Spc. Dominic Lopez as fellow Soldiers hold the colors aloft near home plate. OPPORTUNITIES

Garrison Directorate of Human Resources Military Appreciation Night An important venue for civilian career oppor- tunities is the APG IronBirds host annual tribute to service members, veterans Installation Reassignment By YVONNE JOHNSON Pre-game activities and observances cen- Chemical Biological Center sang the nation- Program, or IRP. The APG News tered on APG Soldiers. Maj. Gen. Kirk al anthem; and members of the APG Chapter IRP is a non-competitive Vollmecke, program executive officer, Infor- of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club posted program established Aberdeen Proving Ground and the Aber- to assist Department of deen IronBirds paid tribute to current service mation, Electronics, Warfare and Sensors, the colors in center field. A group of APG Army employees with job members and local veterans during Military or PEO IEW&S, threw out the first pitch; Soldiers led by Staff Sgt. Brandon Matheu, opportunities at APG, Appreciation Night festivities at Ripken Sta- Michelle Goddard, a mechanical engineer across commands. dium June 23. and associate director of the Edgewood See MILITARY, page A7 APG-IRP is open to current, permanent, Department of the Army employees with a duty station of APG North Contracting teams inactivate (Aberdeen) or APG South (Edgewood) only. It Story and photos by allows for non-competi- BETSY KOZAK-HOWARD tive movement only, such ACC-APG as reassignments or vol- Members of the Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen untary changes to a lower Proving Ground recently gathered to witness the inactivation grade. of three contracting teams assigned to the 926th Contracting Current openings can Battalion, as military contracting teams are realigned across be viewed at the APG-IRP the force. Installation Reassignment ACC-APG Executive Director Bryon J. Young officiated the Program milBook site ceremony to inactivate the 712th, 722nd and 725th contracting (CAC-required): https:// www.milsuite.mil/book/ See CONTRACTING, page A7 groups/aberdeen-prov- ing-group-apg-employ- Lt. Col. Andrew Carter, commander of the 926th Contracting Battalion, provides remarks during the inactivation cer- ment-opportunities/over- emony for the 712th, 722nd and 725th Contracting Teams view. recently held at APG. Details on how to apply can be found within the site’s FAQ section (CAC required): https://www. milsuite.mil/book/serv- let/JiveServlet/down- ATEC gains new spiritual leadership load/35166-4-174517/ APG IRP FAQs.pdf By SANDY GIBSON For more information ATEC about the APG-IRP, con- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, or ATEC, wel- tact your unit or com- comed a new command chaplain during a Change of Stole Ceremony, mand’s human resources June 2, at ATEC headquarters on APG North (Aberdeen). office or the APG CPAC. Outgoing Chaplain Lt. Col. Rajmund “Ray” Kopec relinquished his stole and the responsibility for spiritual and pastoral leadership of ATEC, as well as his duties as the APG Catholic priest, to incoming ATEC Command Chaplain Lt. Col. Krzysztof “Kris” Kopec. In addition to being chaplains and sharing the same last name, Ray online Kopec and Kris Kopec have many other things in common. Both are Roman Catholic priests who were born in 1965 and raised in the same www.TeamAPG. small town of Nisko, Poland. Both immigrated to the United States in com/APGNews 1988 and are graduates of the same Catholic Seminary School, Seton facebook.com/ APGMd See ATEC, page A7 twitter.com/ Photo by Courtney Gilbert-White, ATEC USAGAPG The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command Commanding General Maj. Gen. Daniel L. Karbler places the stole on incoming Command fl ickr.com/photos/ Chaplain Lt. Col. Krzysztof “Kris” Kopec during a change of stole usagapg/ ceremony at ATEC Headquarters on APG North (Aberdeen), June 2. Outgoing Command Chaplain Lt. Col. Rajmund “Ray” Kopec, right, ICE system relinquished his stole and the responsibility for spiritual and pas- http://ice.disa.mil/ toral leadership of ATEC, as well as his duties as the APG Catholic Facebook, http://on.fb.me/HzQIow priest to the incoming Chaplain Lt. Col. “Kris” Kopec.

index Street Talk | A2 All Things Maryland | A5Mark Your Calendar | A8 MWR Events | A8 A2 APG News • June 30, 2016 Commander’s Corner

What is your Celebrating 240 years favorite of service and sacrifice summer treat? Our Founding Fathers came together 240 years ago to pro- claim a common ideal: that all Americans are created equal and they have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of hap- Citizens by birth or piness. These first citizens risked treason and death to gain the freedom we enjoy today. Since then, our Nation has continu- choice of a common ally called on its citizens to uphold the legacy of service and sacrifice, and our Soldiers, civilians and families answer that country, that country has Barbecue or any- call today. thing that can be a right to concentrate cooked on the As we observe our Nation’s 240th birthday, we ask that you grill. remember the service and sacrifice that previous generations gave to safeguard this Nation. Their extraordinary courage your affections. The and commitment for the cause of freedom is a debt we repay through our service today. name of American, On behalf of a grateful Nation, we thank each one of you – the Soldiers, civilians and families of our Total Army team which belongs to you, in Larry Tyson – for your bravery and patriotism defending this great Nation APG Garrison and the ideals, traditions, and liberties that we all enjoy. your national capacity, Army Strong! Signed, must always exalt the SGT. MAJ. DANIEL A. DAILEY, Sergeant Major of the Army just pride of Patriotism. GEN. MARK A. MILLEY, U.S. Army Chief of Staff Strawberry ice ERIC K. FANNING, Secretary of the Army George Washington cream. I like it because it’s real- ly, really sweet. Happy 4th of July

Local communities celebrate Independence Day Michael Benise Staff report  Scheduled appearance by Subway The communities surrounding APG have Public Health Center/Kirk U.S. Independence Day activities scheduled for the Army Health Clinic entire weekend. Celebrate the nation’s 240th For more information, visit www.edgewoodjop- birthday and show off your patriotism at one of patowneparade.org. these local events. Watermelon. I Havre de Grace North East always have it Independence Day Celebration  Parade – July 4 in the house. I  Carnival – June 29 – July 3  Fireworks – July 4 like the coolness For more information, visit http://northeast- and it’s low on  Parade – July 3 at 2 p.m. chamber.org#sthash.zgzMCaC9.dpuf calories.  Fireworks – July 3 at approx. 9:30 p.m. Kingsville  Scheduled appearance by ATEC  Parade – July 4 at 10 a.m. Laang Kinslow For more information, visit www.havredegrace-  Scheduled appearance by the Express july4.org. Maryland National Guard Bel Air For more information, visit www.kingsvillepa- Independence Day Celebration July 4 rade.org.  Parade – 6 p.m. Middle River  Fireworks – approx. 9:30 p.m.  Fireworks – July 2 at approx. Vanilla ice cream.  Scheduled appearance by 20th It just cools me 9:30 p.m. off. CBRNE Command For more information, visit middleriverfireworks. For more information, visit www.belairjuly4.org. com. To discover other area Independence Day Edgewood/Joppatowne celebrations, visit www.visitmaryland.org/  Parade – July 3 at 6 p.m. article/4th-of-july-celebrations.

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Workers Compensation Fact Check Federal Workers Compensation Office Employees should know the following information if they experience an injury or illness they believe to be caused while in the course of duty. Cookies and  Employees have the right to, and should obtain medical treatment and file a claim as soon as the injury occurs. It is recommended to get an evaluation cream ice cream by the clinic or an outside medical facility at least one time if a claim is going to be filed for compensation benefits. Delay of medical treatment can because I like mean a worsening of condition, longer recovery and possible permanent physical damage.  Legally, the agency cannot force an employee to seek medical attention or file a FECA claim but it is wise to see a doctor or visit the clinic at least once Oreos. to rule out any serious health issues. The agency should always document every incident and actions taken to correct the exposure.  Supervisors, employee and anyone working at APG should NEVER transport or allow a co-worker to transport an employee to any medical facility. Call 911 to help the employee. If the employee refuses to go to the medical facility, they will be required to sign a release for the EMT and then they can either drive themselves or call a family member to transport them to wherever they choose for treatment.  There is a 3 year statute of limitations to file a traumatic claim.  OWCP requires proof of “on-duty” status when injury or illness occurred. The employee holds 100 percent of the burden of proof when filing a claim. Whitney For the claim to be accepted, the incident must have occurred during duty hours or caused by the government agency or the property of agency.  Medical opinion stating the diagnosed condition and verifying the relationship between the injury and the duty of the employee is essential for obtain- Hynson ing an acceptance from OWCP. CYSS For more information about the worker’s compensation program, contact the CPAC at 410-306-1091.

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Story and photo by RACHEL PONDER APG News A military spouse who volunteered with Army Community Service, known as ACS, and sought the organization’s help while job hunting recently acquired a job through the Employment Readi- ness Program, or ERP. Newlywed Brittny Sutton, who in February married her spouse, Spc. John Sutton Jr., of the 20th CBRNE Com- mand, said she was eager to find a new job when they moved to APG in May. She discussed her education, career goals and interests with ERP Manager Marilyn Howard, who suggested sever- al websites and employment opportuni- ties in the area. Sutton said telling others about her goals helped her stay on track and made her feel more accountable. To learn about the community, she volunteered at ACS where several people offered to “keep their eye out” about job opportu- nities in the area. Though her past experience was in edu- cation, Sutton said she was open to enter- ing a different field. Eventually, she was offered a position as an operations special- ist with the Blue Canopy Group, a consult- ing and information technology firm. “With everything changing, what bet- Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program Manager Marilyn Howard, right, shows military spouse Brittny ter time to reinvent myself than now,” Sutton a Priority Placement Program brochure for military spouses. she said. “It is an opportunity to learn something new.” ents tailor them to specific job; she can es seeking jobs and connects spouses to tips, personal finance, and applying for She added that she “can’t wait” to refer them to on-and off-post resources employers who are actively recruiting. federal employment. Information for start her new job. and direct them to useful employment MSEP currently has more than 300 part- all upcoming ACS events are listed on “With [my husband] taking his job related websites. ners who have hired more than 90,000 the APG Family and Morale, Welfare so seriously, that really encourages me,” “What I do is let them know that I military spouses. For more informa- and Recreation website, under the tab she said. “We can both be doing great don’t find them jobs, but I give them the tion visit https://msepjobs.militaryo- “upcoming events.” things together.” information so that they can go forth and nesource.mil/msep/. Job Fair Spc. John Sutton Jr. said he was grate- conquer.” she said. “If they are new to Howard also refers spouses to the ful for the assistance to his family dur- On Aug. 3, ACS will host a job fair the area they need to know where the APG Civilian Personnel Advisory Cen- and employment resource expo in the ing this transition to his first duty station. resources are.” ter, which can assist them with the Pri- “ACS was a great starting point,” he APG North (Aberdeen) recreation cen- Howard added that part of her job ority Placement Program for military ter, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event said. “They help whether it’s free com- is networking within the community so spouses. puter access or [borrowing] pots, pans is open to all job seekers. More than that she is aware of local employment Howard has nearly 30 years of expe- 60 vendors from local, state and feder- and dishes [from the ACS Lending Clos- opportunities. She assists clients from rience with ACS. She said she is inspired et] … they definitely go above and al government agencies and private sec- various backgrounds including Soldiers, by the military community. beyond to help you transition from wher- tor employers will b available. For more retirees, civilians and wounded warriors. “Our family members are quite resil- ever you come from.” information, visit www.apgmwr.com/ “I don’t turn anyone away who is ient; given the right tools there’s no task upcoming-events. About the Employment seeking help,” she said. they can’t conquer.” she said. APG ACS is located in Bldg. 2503. Readiness Program According to Howard, another use- Throughout the year the ERP offers Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon- Howard said she is available to help ful tool for military spouses is the Mil- several free workshops and informa- day- Friday; 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For clients by appointment, and walk-ins are itary Spouse Employment Partnership, tion sessions on a variety of topics more information about ERP or the job also welcome. or MSEP, website, which provides com- including career advice, how to start a fair contact Howard at 410-278-9669 or She reviews resumes and can help cli- panies direct access to military spous- small business, resume and interview [email protected].

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Following the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, John Adams wrote to his wife, “I am apt to believe that it [the U.S. indepen- dence] will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anni- versary festival. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade…bon- fires and illuminations…from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore.”

285.3 million Pounds of fireworks used in the United States in 2015. More than $340 million was spent on display fireworks shows last year.

2,000 4244053-1 Degrees in Fahrenheit at which sparklers burn. Adults should AEGIS / MARKETING DEPT. always supervise children using sparklers, as they can cause severe burns. Aegis/APG News - Rip 2 x 10.14 1777 Full Color Year that fireworks were first used to celebrate America’s inde- pendence, on the fledgling nation’s first anniversary. They have been used every year since. 600-900 B.C. Time period during which historians believe Chinese alchemists mixed together the first fireworks. The volatile substances were stuffed into bamboo shoots and thrown into the fire to ward off evil spirits. The alchemists were reportedly seeking an elixir for immortality. 230 People, on average, who visit the emergency room each day with fireworks-related injuries during the month surrounding the 4th of July holiday. 50 percent of those injuries are burns.

By AMANDA ROMINIECKI, APG News Source(s): www.history.com; www.cspc.gov; www.americanpyro.com; A4 APG News • June 30, 2016 Air Force veteran serves as Army civilian

By MARY B. GRIMES credit, Soto said he continues to strive CECOM toward greater achievement and service. Whether it’s “Old Glory,” “Stars and Motivated to go above and beyond Stripes,” the “Star Spangled Banner,” or what he may be tasked to do, the Air Force “The Red, White, and Blue,” America’s veteran shows no sign of letting up on his national flag is a proud symbol of citizens commitment to make a difference. united in duty, commitment and service to “If I were to sum it up, then I would country. quote President John F. Kennedy when This level of duty is evident at the he said, ‘Ask not what your country can U.S. Army Communications-Electronics do for you; ask what you can do for your Command, known as CECOM, where country.’ I like to think that I make a dif- employees from all walks of life have ded- ference every day. When you stop caring, icated years of selfless service in support you stop trying. That’s when you no longer of DOD goals and make a difference.” the nation’s interests. Much like the The CECOM selfless service ren- G3 OCONUS Unit I just want to dered while in mil- Integration Team, or itary uniform, Soto UIT, Lead William contribute as views his current J. Soto is one such role in civil service employee. Although much as I can, for as an opportunity to now a Department give the Army his of the Army civilian, as long as I can. all. Indeed, it is a Soto is also a 24-year measure of respon- veteran of the U.S. sibility that he does Air Force. During William J. Soto not take lightly. his years in uniform, CECOM OCONUS Unit Integration Toward that end he he served as a Tele- Team Lead said, “Giving back type-Crypto Main- is an important part tenance Specialist, of service. It’s very and as a Professional Military Education important because we all stand to benefit (PME) Instructor for the Airmen Leader- when it comes to national defense.” ship School. He served at Thule Air Base Articulating his love of country on the Greenland; the Defense Mapping Agen- one hand, while expressing his commit- cy in St. Louis, Missouri; Kelly Air Force ment to job performance excellence on the Base, Texas; Spangdhalem, Air Base, Ger- other, Soto had a stirring message for those many; and Griffis Air Force Base in Rome, who are willing to roll up their sleeves New York. and get on with the business of serving— He said those tours were career stepping minus the ethical shortcuts. stones to greater growth and development. “Professional ethics has always been Now a logistics management specialist, a part of the code of conduct in the Soto ties his military background, training workplace.” and experiences to his current work ethic The UIT team lead then added, “I’d like and program demands. to take a few words from those of a great “Based on my previous military expe- speaker and lecturer, Michael Josephson rience my current career program just who once said, ‘Compliance is about what seemed like a perfect fit,” he said. “The we must do; ethics is about what we should opportunity became available and I imme- do. Ethical people often do more than the diately accepted.” law requires and less than it allows. The Asked what influenced his decision area of discretion between the legal must to serve in government, Soto respond- and the moral should tests our character. ed, “For me, it was a natural progression. Noble talk and framed ethics statements It was never going to be enough to just are no substitute for principled conduct. earn a paycheck. I wanted to be involved The test is doing the right thing.’ ” in something I believed in. Even though I Summing up how he views his charac- was not in uniform any longer, I still want- ter, and his desire to continue to serve with Photo by Greg Mahall, CECOM ed to serve.” pride and distinction, Soto added, “I just William J. Soto, a logistics management specialist, is the G3 OCONUS Unit Integration Team Lead, with the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics With years of honorable service to his want to contribute as much as I can, for as long as I can.” Command at APG.

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By AMANDA ROMINIECKI APG News As Marylanders head “down’y ocean” this summer, many will bring with them a beach read. Did you know many pop- ular authors and novels trace their roots back to the Old Line State? Fiction The renowned espionage and mil- itary writer Tom Clancy was born in Baltimore and spent much of his life in Maryland. While working for an insur- ance company in Owings, on Maryand’s Eastern Shore, he wrote his debut novel “The Hunt for Red October.” The novel takes readers on an adventure with CIA analyst Jack Ryan (a fictional Baltimore native) after the crew of a stealth Soviet submarine decides to defect to the Unit- ed States. Clancy’s later novels “Patri- ot Games,” “Clear and Present Danger,” the “Sum of All Fears,” and others fol- low Ryan’s other adventures. Baltimore native Upton Sinclair wrote more than 90 novels, plays and essays, but he is best known for “The Jungle,” which exposed the dire health conditions of the meat-packing industry in the early 20th century. The muckrak- ing novel created such public outcry that Better known for the runaway best- Edmund Steed and his family. Natalie Standiford, who was born in shortly after its release, the Pure Food seller “The Da Vinci Code,” American Non-fi ction Baltimore, writes fiction for beginning, and Drug and Meat Inspection acts of author Dan Brown penned “Digital For- For those more interested in non-fic- middle school and young adult readers. 1906 were passed by Congress. Sinclair tress.” The techno-thriller is centered on tion, consider picking up a book that She has penned works including “The is also known for his work focusing on characters from the Fort Meade-based explores the history and eccentricities of Secret Tree,” “How to Say Goodbye in “yellow journalism” in the United States National Security Agency after its code- Baltimore City, including: “Charm City: Robot,” and the Step into Reading book and the limitations of free press called breaking super computer encounters a A Walk Through Baltimore,” by Mad- “The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Sto- “The Brass Check.” code it cannot break. ison Smartt Bell; “Wicked Baltimore: ry of Balto.” While not a Maryland native, “The Pulitzer Prize winner Anne Taylor Charm City Sin and Scandal,” by Lauren Great Gatsby” writer F. Scott Fitzger- has set most of her novels in the neigh- Poetry & Short Stories R. Silberman; or “The Baltimore Row- ald is named after his famous Mary- borhood in which she now lives, Roland Those looking for poetry or short sto- house,” by Charles Belfoure and Mary lander cousin and Star Spangled Banner Park in northern Baltimore. Her 1988 ries may be quick to pick up famed on- Ellen Hayward. author, Francis Scott Key. In a compli- book “Breathing Lessons” earned her again, off-again Baltimorean Edgar Allen Maryland is rich with history dating cated series of events following Fitzger- the Pulitzer, and her other notable works Poe, who is buried in Westminster Hall back to the America’s founding. Check ald’s death in 1944, he would eventually include “Dinner and the Homesick Res- in Baltimore. Other poets with Maryland out these books exploring the history of be laid to rest in a cemetery in Rock- taurant” and “The Accidental Tourist.” ties include Ogden Nash, known for light the region: “Star-Spangled Banner: The ville. A common reading assignment in Best-selling romance novelist Nora verse and pun-like rhymes, and Stanley Unlikely Story of America’s National school, readers can revisit “Gatsby” as Roberts was born in Silver Spring. She Plumly, a professor at the University of Anthem,” by Marc Ferris; “Through the an adult, or check out Fitzgerald’s lesser has written more than 200 books, many Maryland and director of the university’s Perilous Fight” by Steve Vogel; “Tobac- known “Tender is the Night,” which he under the pseudonyms J.D. Robb, Jill creative writing program who serves as co Coast: A Maritime History of the considered to be his masterwork. March and Sarah Hardesty. In addition the state’s current poet laureate. Chesapeake Bay in the Colonial Era” by Former Baltimore Sun reporter Lau- to romance novels, she also penned the For a complete list of Maryland Arthur Pierce Middleton; or “The War ra Lippman is now a best-selling author, suspense series “In Death.” When not authors, visit msa.maryland.gov/msa/ of 1812: a Forgotten Conflict,” by Don- most known for a series set in Baltimore writing, she and her husband operate a mdmanual/01glance/html/lit.html. ald R. Hickey. following reporter-turned-private-inves- bed and breakfast in Boonsboro. Many of the above books are available tigator Tess Monaghan. Lippman lives Readers looking for a historical Juvenile, Young Adult reading in digital form from the post library. Vis- in Federal Hill and serves as professor fiction page-turner should pick up Young adults may enjoy the “Sis- it www.apgmwr.com for more infor- at Goucher College, in Towson. First- the hefty “Chesapeake” by James A. terhood of the Traveling Pants,” series, mation. Harford County Public Library time Lippman readers should pick up Michener, which explores the 400- written by Chevy Chase-native Ann cards are free for all Maryland resi- “Baltimore Blues,” the first in the Tess year history of the Chesapeake region Brashers, which follows a group of dents. Visit hcplonline.org for more Monaghan series. through the stories of the fictional young women from Bethesda. information. Security clearance investigations to include social media activity

By PAUL STEVENSON social media information gathered as IMCOM part of a background check will not be People who use social media are con- retained unless it is considered “rele- stantly reminded to be careful when vant” to the security status of the person posting and sharing information because in question. it’s almost impossible to know who The policy does not require securi- might be monitoring their activity. ty investigations consider social media For people who want to get or main- information. Instead, it permits the col- tain a security clearance, there is now lection of publicly available social media one more reason to exercise online dis- information if an agency head deter- cipline. The Office of the Director of mines it is an appropriate investigative National Intelligence, or ODNI, recent- tool. ly enacted a new policy under which Social media can be a place where federal agencies may consider public- people show their true character, says ly available social media information U.S. Army Garrison Italy Command in connection with an application for a Security Officer Alfred Bullard. Now, security clearance. Security Executive those who need to have a background Agent Directive Five was signed May check give investigators the green light 12, codifying federal background inves- to check into their online activity. tigative authority to incorporate publicly “All personnel who have a security available social media information in the clearance or complete a Personnel Secu- security clearance process. rity Background Investigation for a secu- According to ODNI, the new poli- rity clearance are giving authorization Courtesy photo cy allows investigators to scan an appli- to be subject to scrutiny of their social People who use social media are constantly reminded to be careful when post- cant’s history on Twitter, Facebook, media to look for character, trustworthi- ing and sharing information. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence Instagram and other similar sites. ness, reliability issues and foreign con- recently enacted a new policy under which federal agencies may consider pub- The guidelines make clear that agen- tacts,” said Bullard. licly available social media information in connection with an application for a cies can target publicly available social While the policy does focus on look- security clearance. media posts, if they deem it necessary, ing at online activity, it places important but cannot force individuals to hand over restrictions that limit the federal gov- licly available social media information. protect our nation’s secrets and ensure their passwords for private accounts, or ernment’s reach into the private lives Security clearance holders undergo the trust the American people have provide pseudonyms for any profiles. of clearance applicants and holders. intense scrutiny before obtaining--and placed in us.” “Social media has become an integral Absent a national security concern, or while maintaining – a clearance. This Bullard said that being mindful when – and very public – part of the fabric of criminal reporting requirement, infor- includes reporting interactions with for- using social media is the best way to most American’s daily lives,” said Bill mation pertaining to individuals other eign nationals, obtaining permission to avoid any additional scrutiny during the Evanina, Director of ODNI’s National than the individual being investigated travel abroad, and undergoing exten- investigative process. Counterintelligence and Security Cen- – even information collected inadver- sive background investigations and “Disparaging pictures or comments ter. “We cannot afford to ignore this tently – will not be pursued. In addition, re-investigations. could raise character or behavior issues,” important open source in our effort to investigators may not request or require This is as it should be, Evanina said. he said. “Character or behavior issues safeguard our secrets – and our nation’s individuals to provide social media pass- These requirements, along with consid- could be a deciding factor in the sus- security.” words, log into a private account or take ering an applicant’s public social media pension or revocation of a security Additionally, the policy states that any action that would disclose non-pub- presence, “are a small price to pay to clearance.”

How are we doing? E-mail comments and suggestions for the APG News to the editor at [email protected] A6 APG News • June 30, 2016 MEMORIES OF ‘NAM

‘Nam pilot to receive Medal of Honor

By ELIZABETH M. COLLINS on board in addition to his crew of Soldiers Magazine four, Kettles immediately turned his President Barack Obama will award unarmed Huey around and headed the Medal of Honor to a daring helicop- back to the landing zone. He had sur- ter pilot who displayed extraordinary prise on his side, but fire from the heroism during the Vietnam War, the ground -- mostly small arms and mor- White House announced June 21. tars -- was withering and ripped the Retired Lt. Col. Charles Kettles is windshield apart. credited with saving some 44 lives in The eight Soldiers dove into the heli- one day, May 15, 1967, while serving copter, but there was another problem: it as a helicopter commander in the 176th was now about three men or 600 pounds Aviation Company, 14th Combat Avia- too heavy. tion Battalion, Americal Division in the “I didn’t know if we were going to get vicinity of Duc Pho, in Vietnam’s cen- out of there,” Kettles remembered, but tral highlands. I was just going to give it my best try.” Early that morning, his platoon had After his copilot couldn’t manage dropped about 80 Soldiers in a river val- the takeoff, Kettles took over, repeat- ley, but the troops were ambushed and edly adjusting the revolutions per min- surrounded very quickly. Kettles and his ute until they finally lurched back to fellow pilots made several trips back and Duc Pho. forth, bringing reinforcements and evac- That’s the bottom line, said Kettles: uating the wounded, but by afternoon, those Soldiers went home to their fami- it was clear that the situation was hope- lies. Their names aren’t carved in stone less. Only 44 troops remained, facing on a wall in D.C. No medal can compare what Kettles estimates was a battalion- with that. sized force. “The rest of it is rather immaterial, Courtesy photo Although the company’s helicopters frankly,” he said, quick to give credit to Maj. Charles Kettles stands in front of a 121st Aviation Company, UH-1H heli- were so shot up that they had to call in the other 73 pilots and crew members copter, during his second tour of duty in Vietnam in 1969. During his first tour reinforcements from another unit for the who flew missions that day. with the 176th Aviation Company in May 1967, Kettles saved eight Soldiers who extraction, they managed to get the Sol- The Medal of Honor is an upgrade for had been left behind after an initial rescue mission. He then managed to pilot diers aboard and take off under heavy Kettles, who will be honored in a White the severely overloaded helicopter to safety and will be awarded the Medal of fire. House ceremony scheduled for July 18. Honor during a July 18 White House ceremony. Then, when they were airborne, Ket- He initially received the Distinguished tles learned eight men had been left Service Cross, the nation’s second high- Flying Cross for heroism the day before, during two tours in Vietnam. behind on the ground. est award for valor, for his actions. May 14, 1967 and earned 27 air med- Kettles currently resides in Ypsilanti, With one of the rescued Soldiers He also received the Distinguished als while flying more than 600 missions Michigan, with his wife Ann. Preparation best defense against flooding

By KARLA SIMON • Keep away from downed power Army Public Health Center lines and electrical wires. Here comes the rain! Most of us only • Check buildings for structural dam- suffer from wet feet and damp clothes age before entering. If you suspect dam- during rainy season. However, a torren- age to utilities (e.g., water, gas, electric, tial downpour or a slow-moving storm sewer lines) contact authorities. system can create a very dangerous sit- • When returning to your home, you uation for people in low lying areas. can also have unwanted guests, humans Heavy rain can simply overwhelm drain- and animals may seek shelter in your age systems and overflow nearby rivers, home. lakes and streams. Preparation is the best defense. Before The Federal Emergency Management a flood warning is in effect, make a flood Agency, or FEMA, reports that in the emergency plan. Be aware of flood haz- past five years, all 50 states have expe- ards no matter where you live or work. rienced flooding. Floods are among the Here’s what you need to do to prepare most common and costly natural disas- for rising water: ters in the United States. Each year • Know your flood risk. To help com- it causes more deaths than any other munities understand their risk, FEMA weather hazard. has created flood maps. Swift moving water is a powerful • Consider buying flood insurance. force and just six inches of moving • Assemble or restock your emergen- water can knock you down, and two feet Photo by Louisiana National Guard cy preparedness kit, visit www.ready. of moving water can sweep your vehi- Members of the Louisiana National Guard’s 2225th Multi-Role Bridge Company, gov for a list of items for a supply kit. 205th Engineer Battalion, help a man out of the bridge erection boat they used cle away. Even sport utility vehicles and • Consider trenching for exterior to check on residents who could not get out of their homes, in Ponchatoula, or interior foundation drains, slope the pick-ups cannot withstand its might. La., March 13, 2016. The current of the river, which had overcome its banks and yard away from the house, direct water NEVER drive through flooded road- flooded the road, was too strong for regular boat motors to battle. ways and DO NOT drive around barri- from gutter downspouts away from the cades. Roads can easily be washed out foundation, install a sump pump in the by moving water and you cannot deter- basement, seal foundation cracks and mine its depth with a casual glance. ing a flood saves lives. If you are affect- and the murky water is littered with basement walls with waterproofing com- If you come across fast moving water ed by a flood, here are things you can do debris that has sharp edges and raw pounds to keep out seepage. crossing a road, make the safe choice: to stay safe: sewage. • Familiarize yourself with the local Turn Around, Don’t Drown! • Stay tuned to your phone alerts, TV, • Don’t drive through a flooded area. government emergency plans. Know Although drowning is a major haz- or radio for weather updates, emergency A car can be carried away by just two where to go, how to get to higher ground ard during flooding, catastrophic flood- instructions, or evacuation orders. feet of water. and official evacuation routes. ing can threaten life in several other • Don’t walk through a flooded area. • If floodwaters rise around your • Most importantly, make sure you ways: falling trees and power lines, elec- Just six inches of moving water can vehicle but the water is not moving, receive weather related alerts, whether trocution, mudslides, building collaps- knock you off your feet. abandon it and move to higher ground. you’re at home, in the car or outdoors. es and drinking water contamination. • If forced to walk in flood waters, Do not leave the vehicle and enter mov- For more information, visit www. Being able to respond appropriately dur- remember the ground can be slippery ing water. ready.gov.

ATEC/AEC Night at Ripken Stadium Maj. Gen. Daniel L. Karbler, command- ing general of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, or ATEC, throws out the first pitch during the Aberdeen IronBirds baseball game, June 24, at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen. Karbler joined members of the ATEC and U.S. Army Evaluation Center work- force at Ripken Stadium for the annual ATEC/AEC Night with the IronBirds.

Photo by Kathleen Shilko June 30, 2016 • APG News A7 Military night at Ripkin honors Vietnam veterans

Continued from Page A1 of the U.S. Army Public Health Center, (Left) A delighted Fabio accompanied IronBirds players to their Rivera, 2, stands with his positions and stood with them through dad Sgt. Roberto Rivera the national anthem. of the 1st Area Medical In addition, attendees took in APG Laboratory as DES fire dog information displays from Kirk U.S. Patches approaches them Army Health Clinic, Army Communi- in a romote-controlled fire ty Service and others organizations that truck during the IronBirds lined the stadium’s main foyer. In an Military Appreciation Night aside that seemed to inspire the audi- Night at Ripken Stadium, ence, 1st Lt. Laura Ruiz of A Battery 3rd June 23. Air Defense Artillery (JLENS) admin- istered the Oath of Enlistment to Spc. (Below) Michelle Goddard, Dominic Lopez, who reenlisted for five a mechanical engineer with years, as fellow Soldiers Pfc. Justin the Edgewood Chemical Armstrong and Pfc. Landon Brown held Biological Center, sings the colors aloft behind them. Extended the national anthem dur- applause and cheers followed the ritual. ing Military Appreciation Vollmecke told listeners that the Night pre-game festivities at Ripken Stadium. installation was proud to participate in Photos by Molly Blosse, APG the event honoring American service News members. He recognized all veterans and their families in the audience who included stadium guests, Vietnam veter- ans who have been profiled in the APG News’ “Memories of ‘Nam” series and they have our support.” members of the Tragedy Assistance Pro- Stadium usher Angel M. “Sonny” gram for Survivors, or TAPS. Lozano, a Vietnam veteran, broke into Vollmecke assured the audience that tears at the sight of the Vietnam 50th the nation would remain strong as long Anniversary Commemoration display as communities support remember the erected by the APG Garrison. Loza- service members and veterans who sac- no said the display brought back strong rifice so much for freedom. memories, and said he was moved by “We must never forget,” he said. the recent APG News profile of fel- “Thank you for your continued support.” low veteran Robert “RT” Smith, who Visitors and guests said they enjoyed he had befriended years ago. When he the evening. leaned Smith was in the stadium, Loza- “We wouldn’t miss this,” said Viet- no sought him out for a “brotherly hug.” nam veteran Frederick Ryan, who stayed “Sometimes the memories get to you throughout the IronBird’s loss to the and that [display] brought it all back,” he Auburn Doubledays, an affiliate of the said. “Being with guys who lived it with Washington Nationals, who won the you and understand you because they’re game 4-0. going through it too, makes it easier.” “The best part [about Military Appre- “It just makes me proud to see APG ciation Night] is being around the Sol- on the field,” said former APG firefight- diers,” he said. “I always thank them for er Howie Travers, an avid IronBirds fan their service because they need to know who retired in 2015. “This is their day.”

Contracting team currently deployed to inactivate upon return

Continued from Page A1 Kuwait to assume the new contingency teams, while the fourth team, 865th CT, contract administration services mission, is currently deployed supporting ‘Oper- which transitioned from the Defense ation Inherent Resolve’ and will inacti- Contract Management Agency,” Cart- vate upon return. er explained. “During this nine-month “This is a bittersweet occasion,” mission, the battalion administered 122 Young said. “Although we are inactivat- contracts valued at over $5.5 billion sup- ing three teams, the battalion has been porting 24,000 military and contractor granted an extension to stay with us a bit personnel – a performance that earned longer. We are folding the team flags to the 926th the ‘Battalion of the Year’ mark this event, but we are not folding through the Army Acquisition Execu- the people. The Soldiers assigned are tive’s Excellence in Leadership Awards. moving on with what they’ve learned “The battalion returned to APG last here and will be taking a part of ACC- summer but then the 725th CT deployed APG with them.” to Iraq and upon their return, the 865th According to Young, these inactiva- replaced them. In total, 25 members of tions were part of an overall realignment the battalion have deployed during our of military contracting teams to support few short years here supporting the glob- combatant divisions. al force.” The 926th Contracting Battalion, Carter concluded by saying that each known as 926th CBN, was activated in 926th CBN member will leave ACC- April 2013 with an objective to optimize APG and go to their next unit well- contingency contracting and to enhance trained and ready, taking with them a the training opportunities for Soldiers piece of everyone who shaped and mold- within the contracting career field. Dur- ed them. ing its short tenure, the battalion made The ceremony was followed by an its mark on history, performing with dis- award ceremony to recognize three tinction in support of forward-deployed 926th CBN Soldiers who are moving on troops, as evidenced by the comments to new assignments. Maj. Lester S. Geb- The Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground’s Executive of Lt. Col. Andrew Carter, 926th CBN ski, Maj. Ryan P. Martin and Staff Sgt. Director, Bryon J. Young, pins a Meritorious Service Medal on Staff Sgt. Krishna commander. Krishna K. Menon all received the Mer- K. Menon from the 926th Contracting Battalion. Two other Soldiers, Maj. Lester “In 2014, the battalion participated itorious Service Medal and were recog- S. Gebski and Maj. Ryan P. Martin, were also recognized at the recent inactiva- in several exercises before deploying to nized for significant achievements. tion ceremony for three contracting teams.

ATEC incoming chaplain hails from same Polish town as predecessor

Continued from Page A1 Ground,” Karbler said. “Whether in his duties as ATEC’s command chaplain, or Hall University in South Orange, New as APG’s Catholic priest, Father Ray has Jersey. Ironically, they never met while made innumerable contributions to our growing up in Poland. Soldiers, civilians, and families.” ATEC Commanding General Maj. Ray Kopec was awarded the Meri- Gen. Daniel L. Karbler, who presid- torious Service Medal for his faithful ed over the ceremony, extended a warm devotion to ATEC Soldiers, civilians, welcome to the new command chaplain. and their families. Karbler praised him “It is great to have Father Kris with us for the key roles he played in ATEC’s at ATEC. He is a familiar face to the Kar- Ready and Resilient Campaign which bler family, as he was our priest at Fort significantly improved the command’s Sill and provided the invocation at my climate and enhanced the resiliency of 1-star promotion ceremony. Evidently, the workforce. his blessings then worked miracles up to Ray Kopec departed ATEC June 15 now,” Karbler joked. for his next assignment as Division Before coming to ATEC, Kris Kopec Chaplain in Fort Hood, Texas. served as Community Chaplain at the U.S. Army Garrison in Bavaria, Germa- ny, and provided religious support, pas- Outgoing ATEC Command Chaplain toral care, and counseling to over 27,000 Lt. Col. Rajmund “Ray” Kopec, left, Soldiers, Department of the Army civil- and incoming Command Chaplain Lt. ians, and their family members. Col. Krzysztof “Kris” Kopec, sit next After the exchange of the stoles, Kar- to each other during a change of stole bler thanked Ray Kopec for his unwav- ceremony June 2. In addition to shar- ering commitment to the ATEC family ing the same last name, both men and for working tirelessly to ensure their grew up in the same Polish town and spiritual vitality. attended the same seminary school in “Father Ray has been an incredible the United States. presence for all of Aberdeen Proving Photo by Courtney Gilbert-White, ATEC A8 APG News • June 30, 2016 MARK YOUR CALENDAR HEALTH & RESILIENCY 6008. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by C4ISR Well- information, contact Karen Jobes at kwjobes@ EVENTS & TOWN HALLS ness Committee, open to all. Event will include gmail.com, 410-436-4429; or Michelle Williams- CHILD DEVELOPMENT KIRK US ARMY HEALTH health screenings and info from various local Gibson at michelle.williams-gibson.civ@mail. health and wellness vendors. Fitness classes mil, 443-861-4613. CENTER JOB FAIR CLINIC CLOSED are: Butts & Guts, 11 to 11:30 a.m.; Cardio Kick, JULY 1 JULY 16 11:30 a.m. to noon; Zumba, 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 SPORTS PHYSICALS AT APG North (Aberdeen) youth center; 10 For more information, call 410-278-5475. p.m.; and Pilates, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. For more KUSAHC a.m. to 2 p.m. The Child Development Centers information, contact Tiffany Grimes at 443-861- KIRK US ARMY HEALTH 7901 or [email protected]. June is Sports Physical Month at the Kirk are now hiring child care workers for the three U.S. Army Health Clinic. Call 410-278-5475 to facilities at APG. Applicants must be at least CLINIC CLOSED JULY 6 EDGEWOOD DENTAL CLINIC make an appointment for have your child’s 18-years-old and possess a minimum of a high sports or camp physical. school diploma/GED. Work Schedules include For more information, call 410-278-5475. CLOSED AUG. 11 irregular shifts and may guarantee up to 20 SMALLPOX VACCINES BACK hour irregular shifts during the hours of 5:45 EDGEWOOD DENTAL CLINIC For more information, contact Sgt. Tracy AT KUSAHC a.m. to 6:30p.m. Salary range is $12.33 -$19.63 CLOSED Glover at [email protected]. Smallpox vaccines are available again at per hour. For more information, visit www. JULY 7 apgmwr.com/upcoming-events. Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic. To schedule an For more information, contact Sgt. Tracy FAMILY & CHILDREN appointment, call 410-278-5475. Glover at [email protected]. JOB FAIR & EMPLOYMENT APG VACATION BIBLE RESOURCE DAY BIBLE STUDY CLASS APG NORTH DENTAL CLINIC SCHOOL AUGUST 3 APG North (Aberdeen) chapel. 6:30 to 7:30 CLOSED JULY 18-22 p.m. Soldier and Family Christian Fellowship APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center, JULY 13 APG North (Aberdeen) main post chapel. Bible Study Class focusing on biblical fellow- Bldg. 3326, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to all Team 5:30 to 9 p.m., July 18; 6 to 9 p.m. all other For more information, contact Sgt. Jerry Willis ship and outreach and encouragement through APG and general public. Will include employ- days. Registration is now open for the free, at 410-278-1794 or [email protected]. prayer. Open to all. Free child care included. ers from local, state and federal government week-long program for pre-school to sixth For more information, call 410-278-4333. agencies and the private sector. For more grade children and youth. Volunteers are also SUMMER PREPAREDNESS information, visit www.apgmwr.com/upcom- needed. APG SOUTH 2016 WATER ing-events. INFO SESSION To register or sign up as a volunteer, contact JULY 14 John Edwards at [email protected] MAIN FLUSHING The APG South (Edgewood) 2016 water Myer Auditorium, Bldg. 6000. 11:30 a.m. or call 410-278-2516. MEETINGS & main flushing schedule is as follows: July to 12:30 p.m. Hosted by C4ISR Wellness Com- CONFERENCES mittee, open to all. Session will cover food and ANNOUNCEMENTS & through Sept.: E3000-E4000 area; Aug. 11-13: sun safety for summer, as well as tips for sum- APG South housing area, E1220-E1300 area, RESTORATION ADVISORY mer exercise and avoiding heat exhaustion. For MISC. and child care center; Oct. through Dec.: E5000 BOARD MEETING more information, contact Tiffany Grimes at area; Nov. 10-12: APG South housing area, Aus- JUNE 30 443-861-7901 or [email protected]. APG OUTSTANDING WOMEN tin Road. For more information, contact Robert NOMINATION DEADLINE Warlick at 410-436-2196 or robert.w.warlick2. Ramada Conference Center in Edgewood. JULY 8 7 p.m. For more information, contact Karen CPR & AED TRAINING [email protected]. Jobes at [email protected] or 410- CLASSES Nominations for APG’s Outstanding Woman 436-4429. JULY 21 of Year, Outstanding Supervisor of the Year and RETIRING SOON? UNCLE SAM Bldg. 3147, room 205. Classes at 9 a.m. and Activity Most Supportive of Federal Womens WANTS TO THANK YOU! FIRE MARSHALL TRAINING 1 p.m. Hosted by the APG Directorate of Emer- Program goals are now being accepted. Nomi- Are you an APG Soldier or civilian nearing nations may be submitted by an employee or JULY 14 gency Services. Classes are open to the entire retirement from government service? Consider APG community. For more information, contact management official; nominees are not required Bldg. 4403. 9 a.m. to noon. Hosted by the participating in the monthly Installation Retire- Mike Slayman at 410-306-0566. to be members of the FWP. Awards will be pre- APG Directorate of Emergency Services Fire sented during the APG Woman’s Equality Day ment Ceremony. Hosted the fourth Thursday each month by the APG Garrison, the event Protection & Prevention Division. Attendees CREATING A SOLID observance set for Aug. 24 at 10:30 a.m., at the will receive a certificate of completion at the Myer Auditorium, Bldg. 6008. An independent includes awards and decorations provided to end of the class. For more information, contact SPENDING PLAN INFO panel will evaluate the qualifications of each retirees and their spouses. Photo DVDs are Inspector Loren Brown at 410-278-1128. SESSION nominee against specified criteria. For more provided to each retiree after the ceremony. All JULY 21 information, and the nomination format, con- Soldiers and civilians are eligible to participate, FIRE EXTINGUISHER Bldg. 6001, 2nd floor, room 224. 11:30 a.m. tact Tiffany Cervantes, tiffany.n.cervantes.civ@ regardless of unit or organization. For more TRAINING to 12:30 p.m. Hosted by C4ISR Wellness Com- mail.mil and Teresa Rudd, teresa.d.rudd.civ@ information, contact Lisa M. Waldon at 410- JULY 14 mittee, open to all. Class instructor will spell mail.mil. 278-4353 or email [email protected]. out in step-by-step detail how to draw your Bldg. 4403. 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. own financial blueprint for action. Each par- FEDERALLY EMPLOYED FIREWOOD AVAILABLE FOR Hosted by the APG Directorate of Emergen- ticipant will come away with a personal action WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP SALE cy Services Fire Protection & Prevention Divi- plan, ideas for how to save money, and a bet- DEADLINE Firewood is available, on a first-come first- sion. For more information, contact Ernie Little ter understanding of how to track where your JULY 25 at 410-306-0583 or [email protected]. money goes. NON C4ISR employees must served basis, at a cost of $20 per level standard The Maryland Tri-County Chapter of Feder- bring their CAC CARD to gain access to the 8-foot pick-up truck, $15 per level standard ally Employed Women (FEW) awards the one- EEO HR FOR IMCOM building. For more information, contact Tiffa- 6-foot pick-up truck, and $5 per car trunk load. time $500 Dottie Dorman Working Woman SUPERVISORS TRAINING ny Grimes at 443-861-7901 or tiffany.l.grimes. For more information, contact Scott English at Scholarship each year to a woman who is cur- [email protected]. 410-436-9804 or Kathy Thisse at 410-436-8789. SEPTEMBER 22 rently employed in federal service and working Bldg. 3147. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration C4ISR HEALTH EXPO & in the Harford, Cecil or Baltimore County areas. is required. Maximum of 50 people per class. FITNESS CLASSES Individuals applying for the scholarship must For more information, contact Charles Gilm- be currently enrolled at a college or university MORE More events can JULY 28 be seen at www. ore at [email protected] or 410- pursuing their first undergraduate or first grad- ONLINE TeamAPG.com 278-0130. Mallette Mission Training Facility, Bldg. uate degree. For the application or additional

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LEISURE & FAMILY READINESS LIAISON RECREATION (FRL) TRAINING TRACE ADKINS DISCOUNT JULY 15 TICKETS ACS Bldg. 2503, 2nd floor classroom. Tickets are available for the Trace 1:30-4 p.m. Session provides informa- Adkins Sept. 23 concert at APG Federal tion about the roles and responsibilities Credit Union Arena at Harford Communi- of the FRLs, their role in relationship to ty College, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets the FRG, their function in working with cost $26.60 each and must be purchased Army community agencies and the civil- by July 14. ian community. To register, call 410-278- To purchase tickets please visit MWR 2180. Leisure Travel Services at the APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center, Bldg. 3326. For questions call 410-278-4011/4907 or SPORTS & email usarmy.apg.imcom.list.apgr-usag- RECREATION [email protected]. KAYAK CLASSES JULY 13 & 14; AUG. 11 & 12 CHILD & YOUTH Spesutie Island Marina. 6 to 8:30 p.m. SERVICES $60 per person. Open to all eligible MWR FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT patrons. Registration required, deadline JULY 8 is three days before class. Five days APG North (Aberdeen) recreation cen- prior to class, excursion must meet mini- ter. 6 p.m. “Zootopia.” Free movie, give- mum participants to take place. To reg- away, snacks, and craft activity. For more ister, call 410-278-4124/5789/2134/2135 information, call 410-278-4011. or email usarmy.APG.imcom-fmwrc.list. [email protected]. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT JULY 22 KAYAK EXCURSIONS APG South (Edgewood) recreation JULY 29; AUG. 27 center. 6 p.m. “Kung Fu Panda 3.” Free Excursions leave from Skippers Point. movie, giveaway, snacks, and craft activ- Cost is $40 per person. 8 to 11 a.m., ity. For more information, call 410-278- June 25; 6 to 8:30 p.m., July 29; 8 to 11 4011. a.m. Aug. 27. Open to all eligible MWR patrons. Registration required, deadline ACS & RESILIENCY is three days before class. Five days RESUME & INTERVIEW TIPS prior to class, excursion must meet mini- JULY 6 mum participants to take place. To reg- Bldg. 2503, Army Community Service. ister, call 410-278-4124/5789/2134/2135 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn the steps or email usarmy.APG.imcom-fmwrc.list. to create a winning resume, as well as [email protected]. helpful tips to build your interview skills. Registration is required. To register, con- Learn more about APG MWR tact Marilyn Howard, ACS Employment activities & services by going online at Readiness Program Manager at 410-278- www.apgmwr.com and downloading the 9669. FMWR Directory. iinsidenside thethe AAPGPG NNEWSEWS IINNOVATIONNNOVATION aatt AAberdeenberdeen PProvingroving GGround,round, MMarylandaryland www.TeamAPG.com THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016 Vol. 60, No. 26

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OUTREACH The AMSAA mentoring program lead explains 17-year commitment to local middle school students. Nurturing | B2

INTERNS New interns at the Army Research Laboratory explore summer research turf. Future | B3 First and second- ary responders from the Environmental ARTILLERY Protection Agency par- ticipate in site recovery RDECOM’s aviation and exercises in a simulated missile research center home at the Edgewood remanufactures rocket Chemical Biological igniters. Center on APG South Scientists | B5 (Edgewood). Courtesy photo EPA responders train at ECBC newsbrief The ECBC Chemical Biological Application and Risk Reduction business unit recently held a three-day training session with members from the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters, regions 2 and 3, Environmental Response Team, contractors, as well as repre- sentatives from Washington Headquarters Service. ARMY CIVILIAN CBARR personnel and staff from the ECBC Advanced CBRNE Training Program provided classroom instruction, as well as hands-on PROFESSION site recovery exercises. “We learned how to plan and prepare for these kinds of incidents, such as how to set up a decontamination line based on the situ- TRAINING NOW ation,” said Dee Valdes, from the Las Vegas-based western headquarters of the EPA Environmental Response Team. “We’re looking forward to setting up another session where we can bring the rest of the staff and other regions.” AVAILABLE The training program is an opportunity for CBARR to teach techniques developed through its history of worldwide operations and to highlight to these agencies the resources and experience that CBARR can bring to a real-world chemical or biological incident. “CBARR’s personnel have a level of expertise that I don’t think exists anywhere else,” said Keith Glenn, an on-scene coordinator from U.S. Army STAND-TO! EPA Region 2 in Edison, New Jersey. “It helps us to know who to call and what resources are available to us in case of an incident.” The Center for the Army Profession and Ethic, known as CAPE, at the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Bioscience event draws global crowd Command has added a training support package for the Army Civilian Corps to its collection of training MRICD hosts international meeting focused on medical chem defense products. These training products support America’s Army – Our Profession, a By CINDY KRONMAN professional development MRICD program that strengthens The U.S. Army Medical Research Insti- the Army Profession. The fiscal year 2016 tute of Chemical Defense, or MRICD, Army Profession campaign hosted its 20th Biennial Medical Defense theme is “Living the Army Bioscience Review, June 6-9, at its new Ethic: Why and How We facility on APG South (Edgewood). The Serve.” The Army Ethic is international meeting is sponsored by the the heart of the Total Army U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel and motivates the con- Command, or MRMC. duct of Soldiers and Army “Once again, this year’s Bioscience Civilians as Army profes- Review brought together the internation- sionals, bound together in al leaders in the field of medical chemical a common moral purpose defense to showcase the current advances to support and defend the constitution and the in treatments and the future concepts for American people. medical care of chemical casualties,” said CAPE recently devel- Dr. James F. Dillman III, MRICD’s direc- oped an alternative les- tor of research. son plan and TSP for Army Dillman chaired the meeting, and Dr. Civilians that can be used George Ludwig, MRMC acting princi- separately for professional pal assistant for research and technology, development or combined provided the opening remarks. Dr. Palmer with the standard, recently Taylor gave the keynote address, entitled updated TSP for combined “Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Photo by Cary D. Sisolak, MRICD audiences of Soldiers and During an evening poster session, Dr. Heidi Hoard-Fruchey, foreground, discusses the Army Civilians. data in a poster by Cherish Ardinger, one of MRICD’s Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Training support pack- See REVIEW, page B7 Education interns. ages are helpful tools for leaders to use to support increased understanding of the different aspects of the Army Profession. This PdM WIN-T renamed during change of charter initiative is designed to provide Soldiers and Army Civilians with character development and educate PdM reflagged as Tactical Cyber them about the importance of incorporating the Army and Network Operations Ethic into their daily lives. For more information, visit cape.army.mil/civil- By AMY WALKER ians.php. PEO C3T Internal program offices that manage the Army’s tactical com- online munications network known as Warfighter Information Network- Tactical, or WIN-T, continue to adapt and change as the Army modernizes its network. To better align with the program’s evolv- www.TeamAPG. ing mission and vision, the Army officially reflagged Product com/APGNews Manager (PdM) WIN-T Increment 3 to PdM Tactical Cyber and Network Operations, or TCNO, during the program’s change of facebook.com/ APGMd charter ceremony on APG North (Aberdeen), June 23. “This name change reflects the evolution in scope of this twitter.com/ office,” said Col. Ward Roberts, outgoing PdM for WIN-T’s TCNO USAGAPG office. “We are no longer focused on just supporting WIN-T sys- fl ickr.com/photos/ Photo by Lynn Harkins, PM WIN-T tems; we now support the full gambit of devices and services on usagapg/ Incoming PdM, Lt. Col. Kelvin Graves, right, accepts the Product the mission command network, from handheld radios up to SAT- Manager (PdM) Tactical Cyber and Network Operations charter COM on-the-move systems. We take a One Network approach and ICE system (formerly WIN-T Increment 3) from Col. Greg Coile, PM for WIN-T, now our name reflects that broader scope.” http://ice.disa.mil/ center, as Col. Ward Roberts, outgoing PdM, left, looks on during Facebook, http://on.fb.me/HzQIow the Change of Charter ceremony at APG, June 23. See PdM WIN-T, page B7

index APG History | B4 Crossword | B5Did You Know | B7 Classified | B6 B2 APG News • June 30, 2016 Nurturing interest in science and math

she wishes STEM-like programs existed AMSAA student when she was in school and considering what to do with a math degree. Mentors know they’re on the right mentoring track when students say they’ve learned a lot about professions in STEM fields, program in she said “AMSAA volunteers each have some- 17th year thing to offer and we realize as leaders and mentors that we are still learning. We don’t have all the answers. Learning is a By YVONNE JOHNSON process that doesn’t stop at graduation.” APG News She said future plans for the program Individuals from an Aberdeen Proving include expanding activities and intro- Ground organization who volunteer their ducing new projects that keep pace with time to nurture interests in science and evolving sciences. Students recently visit- math among local students see a bright ed the Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. future in securing home-grown talent for where they learned about “security from the installation. the defense side” and current plans are Rachel Champion leads the Mentoring to continue interactive activities geared Program for the U.S. Army Materiel Sys- toward cybersecurity and other subjects tems Analysis Activity, or AMSAA, part- Photo by Sean Kief, USAG APG that lead to STEM careers, Champion nership with Aberdeen Middle School. Rachel Champion, an operations research analyst who leads the U.S. Army said. The operations research analyst said the Materiel Systems Analysis Activity Mentoring Program with students at Additionally, the program will lever- Aberdeen Middle School, discusses the programs goals with the Aberdeen program, now in its 17th year, coordi- age some ideas from AMSAA’s Edge- Chamber of Commerce, June 14. nates with a school guidance counsel- wood High School mentoring program, or to present monthly activities and field focusing on professional development trips geared toward science, technology, on the program’s attributes. She said “The intent is to show that math and subjects such as public speaking. Cham- engineering and math, or STEM-related she hopes to brief the Harford County science are fun and more applicable than pion said many of the students are mil- subjects. Board of Education they seem,” she itary family members and very open “We lead in-school activities and facili- in September. She added. to learning and expanding their career tate fun outings that try to show ‘the why,’ noted that students Champion holds options. Many also have plans to apply or cause and effect, while sharpening crit- enter the program The intent is to show that a bachelor’s degree for the Science and Mathematics Acade- ical thinking skills,” Champion said. “It’s on “an application math and science are in math from James my at Aberdeen High School. a large payoff for a small investment,” basis.” fun and more applicable Madison Univer- Champion said she continues to learn she added, noting that AMSAA volun- “We try to work sity and a mas- from her coworkers. teers devote just a few hours each month with those who are than they seem. ter’s in Operations “I have the best of both worlds; I get to the program. interested and who Research from to learn on the job and I get to share Rachel Champion Champion, who has been with AMSAA want to be there,” the Florida Insti- relevant skills and applications of what AMSAA Operations Research Analyst six years, said she got involved with the she said. “The activ- tute of Technology. I’ve learned with the students,” Cham- program as a volunteer before taking the ities are designed to A native of Perry pion said. “I foresee a great future for lead. She reports to AMSAA senior man- be interactive; all students get involved. Hall, Maryland, she first came to APG this program. It’s all about supporting agers for direction and recently briefed They don’t just sit on the sidelines. They as a summer hire in 2010 and gained the warfighter. That’s why we do what the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce participate and learn. full time employment in 2011. She said we do.” PdM Radars welcomes new product manager

By RACHEL PONDER “He has the right experience and the APG News right job skills to execute the mission,” One incoming product manager was he said. honored while another was hailed for Legree thanked her team members for past contributions during a change of their dedicated support and for the “valu- charter ceremony at the Myer Auditori- able lessons” she learned during her ten- um on APG North (Aberdeen), June 23. ure. As a product manager of nearly 150 Incoming Product Manager Lt. Col. individuals, she said her top priority was Jason F. Tate assumed responsibilities taking care of her people. for Product Manager Radars, or PdM “Though the going has been tough Radars, from outgoing PdM Lt. Col. and challenging at times, through it all, Teresa L. Legree. there was never a challenge too great PdM Radars, is a subordinate of Pro- that we could not overcome as a team,” gram Executive Office Missiles and she said. “I will depart today with a Space, or PEO M&S, headquartered at wealth of knowledge I will always trea- Redstone Arsenal, in Huntsville, Ala- sure. Serving as product manager Radars bama with a branch at APG. PdM Radars has been a fantastic learning experience, produces counter- and I am thankful fire target acqui- for the skills I have sition radars that As your project acquired. I feel as if provide Soldiers being with you all with a 360-degree manager I promise to each day has made protection capa- me more complete bility to pinpoint give you 110 percent and a well-rounded incoming hostile person [and] I have rocket, artillery daily, and work on learned that in this and mortar fire. behalf of supporting business it is about Ceremony host, the people.” Michael J. Van the warfighter. I only Legree moves Rassen, the pro- on to the U.S. Army Combined Arms gram director of ask that I get the Support Command, the Counter-Rock- or CASCOM, at et, Artillery, Mor- same support. Fort Lee, Virgin- tar, or C-RAM, Lt. Col. Jason F. Tate ia, where she will thanked Legree for Product Manager Radars serve as the depu- leading with dis- ty director for the tinction, noting Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Photo by Sean Kief, USAG APG that under her leadership, PdM Radars Integration Office, or ALT-IO. Incoming Product Manager Radars Lt. Col. Jason F. Tate, right, accepts the char- gave the Army the most capable coun- Tate said he looks forward to the chal- ter from Michael J. Van Rassen, the program director of the Counter-Rocket, ter target acquisition radar system in the lenges ahead. Artillery, Mortar while outgoing PM Lt. Col. Teresa L. Legree looks on during a world. “As your product manager I promise change of charter ceremony at the Myer Auditorium, June 23. “Thank you for your passion, for to give you 110 percent daily, and work your leadership and for your accom- on behalf of supporting the warfighter,” plishments in your 38 months as the tant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, “I am very excited, very glad to be he said. “I only ask that I get the same product manager,” he said, adding that support.” Logistics and Technology), also known here, very humbled to be here,” he said. he was, “extremely pleased” that Tate Prior to coming to PdM Radars, Tate as ASA (ALT), at the Pentagon in Wash- “And I look forward to joining the com- was selected to lead PdM Radars. was an army staff officer for the Assis- ington, D.C. munity and being part of the team.”

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U.S. Ar my Research Laboratory wraps up its annual two-day Summer Intern Tour

By JENNA BRADY U.S. Army Research Laboratory On the heels of the Army’s birthday, a new generation of researchers toured the laboratory spaces they will call their home away from home for the summer. The U.S. Army Research Laboratory, or ARL, recently wrapped up its annu- al two-day Summer Intern Tour, which took place at the Adelphi Laboratory Center and Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, two of the lab’s major sites. The tour provided a unique experi- ence for the interns, allowing them to interact with scientists and engineers and their projects, providing a better overall picture of the work that ARL conducts in support of Soldiers, and the work that these young, eager minds have a chance working on them.” to be a part of. For information on the various student Welcoming the interns on the first and recent graduate programs offered at day, ARL Military Deputy Col. Kev- ARL, visit http://www.arl.army.mil/ in Ellison stated, “As I look across the www/default.cfm?page=2907. room today, you are the future Army sci- For updates on ARL interns through- entists and engineers. We as Warfighters out the summer, check the ARL Insta- cannot execute missions without the help gram site at https://www.instagram. of our civilian teammates. You are the com/usarmyresearchlab/. ones that will make the Army successful for the next 241 years.” Interns received an overview of areas such as 3-D flexible hybrid electronics, (Above) ARL’s Dr. Jacob Temme talks with summer interns about the proj- network science, atmospheric science, ects he is working on in the Spray spoken dialogue research for human- Combustion Lab at Aberdeen Proving robot teams, remote control improvised Ground. explosive device detector development, energetics, advanced polymer process- (Right) ARL summer interns watch as ing, neuro-inspired design, cognitive a fellow tour mate becomes part of assessment, simulation and engineering, an experiment in the Mission Impact and auditory research. through Neuro-inspired Design, “It was a great experience,” said or MIND, Laboratory at Aberdeen Spencer Whitehead, who will be intern- Proving Ground. The MIND Laboratory ing this summer in ARL’s Computation- is an all-inclusive environment for neu- al and Information Sciences Directorate. roscience research designed for study- “There were a lot of cool, interesting and ing Soldier-system interactions. meaningful projects with brilliant minds U.S. Army Research Laboratory photos Building a better metric for chemical agent resistance

ing the surface-bound liquid agent so ECBC research to that the agent that had absorbed into the material could be measured. The research team investigated a range of improve combat different techniques for removal of sur- face-bound liquid agent from materials. vehicle protective They ultimately arrived at immers- ing the surface in soapy water along coatings with water rinses. Thus they were able to remove surface-bound liquid agent before using a solvent to extract agent Edgewood Chemical Biological Center absorbed by the material. The soapy When it comes to protecting warf- water immersion process emulates the ighters from exposure to a chemi- treatment process typically used by Sol- cal agent that has contaminated combat diers in the field; and actually extracting vehicles, determining how much agent the agent from the coating, as opposed to gets absorbs into the material matters. relying on off-gassing data, accounts for That’s what researchers at the Edgewood all the agent that’s been absorbed. Chemical Biological Center, or ECBC, The soapy water rinse and solvent discovered and helped the Army fix. extraction procedure is applied to test Each year, the U.S. Army uses over samples of a vehicle coating for contam- a million gallons of coating, like paint, Courtesy graphic ination times of five minutes, 60 min- for its combat vehicles. One of the key U.S. Army combat vehicle coatings provide chemical warfare agent protection utes, and 360 minutes on three different as well as camouflage and corrosion resistance. An ECBC research team provid- jobs of a coating, in addition to provid- samples. This approximates the imme- ed the Army with a more accurate method for evaluating the protective value diate, operational, and thorough decon- ing corrosion resistance and camouflage, of coatings purchased from vendors. is protecting its occupants from chemical tamination times in a typical exposure agent exposure. event in the field. The amount of agent The key to this protection is to make of the agent actually in the coating sam- ly comes out, so we had to come up with recovered from the samples determines sure vapor and contact hazards are not ple. The remaining 57 percent was still a way to accurately measure retained the degree to which a coating can be still present after Soldiers and main- trapped in the material and would con- agent. We also had to figure out and considered agent resistant. tenance personnel believe they have tinue to come out long after the 22 hour demonstrate how to accurately measure “Put another way,” Mantooth said, decontaminated the vehicle. What the measurement window. The researchers retained agent in a robust and reliable “the less agent the coating retains, the Army needs is a coating that resists recognized this as a significant flaw and fashion for many different types of mate- more agent resistant the coating is. This chemical agent absorption in the first notified the vehicle coatings commodi- rials and agents.” translates to lower the exposure risks to place so that there is no agent left to ty area manager, John Escarsega, at the From his study of the interaction of the warfighter and less work decontami- resurface after decontamination efforts U.S. Army Research Laboratory. liquid agent droplets with surfaces in his nating the vehicle, which is the true mea- are completed. “The commodity area manager real- other, related research projects, Man- sure of agent resistance.” tooth learned that the time liquid agent ized right away that he was relying on a Better Protection for the Flaws in the Existing Method broken metric and was eager for our help is permitted to remain on the surface of Warfi ghter For decades, the method for deter- in creating an accurate method for mea- a coating is a factor in determining how mining the chemical agent resistance a suring agent resistance and retention,” much agent will permeate into the coat- “The warfighter has benefited,” Escar- coating was to place a known amount said lead researcher Dr. Brent Mantooth. ing material. Also, in order to accurate- sega said. “The enhanced quality of the of chemical agent on a coating sample “The Army was so concerned that ly measure the amount of agent in the coatings we will be getting by apply- under engineering-controlled laboratory developing a new agent resistance evalu- coating, liquid agent remaining on the ing this new method makes the vehicles conditions, wash it with isopropyl alco- ation method became one of the Defense exposed surface has to be removed in a and helicopters less contaminated, hence hol, then measure how much agent vapor Threat Reduction Agency’s top 15 pro- fashion that will not affect the measure- easier to clean. This, in turn, reduces the re-emitted from the exposed material in grams for 2015.” ment of the absorbed agent. The current decontamination burden in combat areas the air above it after 22 hours. Howev- test method caused confusion because it and saves warfighter lives.” Understanding of What a er, ECBC researchers who specialize in did not include removing the agent on Mantooth and his team are current- material decontamination learned that Coating Does the surface. ly finalizing a multi-laboratory verifica- materials like coatings can absorb an “We had to change the Army’s per- tion and validation process to prove the agent and then re-emit it slowly over a spective on chemical agent resistance Reinventing the Evaluation method’s repeatability and reproducibil- much longer period of time. from presuming that coatings do not re- Method ity. After that, the method will be codi- By carefully reviewing the Army’s emit agent to a realization that they do Armed with this perspective, Man- fied in the U.S. Military Standard, or Mil current chemical agent resistance meth- absorb agent and will re-emit agent lat- tooth and his team set a goal of revising Spec, MIL-DTL-64159, which all ven- od, they determined that the vapor col- er,” Mantooth said. the evaluation procedure using a sim- dors of coatings to the U.S. armed ser- lection accounted for only 43 percent “What goes into the coating eventual- ple and reproducible method for remov- vices will be required to follow. Visit us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/APGMd B4 APG News • June 30, 2016 THIS WEEK IN APG HISTORY

Take a look back in time as the APG News explores what made the headlines around APG during this week 10, 25 and 50 years ago. This week’s APG News masthead is from 1962.

By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News

2020 2010 2000 1990 1980 1970 1960 1950

10 Years Ago: June 29, 2006 25 Years Ago: July 3, 1991 50 Years Ago: June 30, 1966

Brig. Gen. Ronald V. Hite accepts the colors, becoming the new commanding general of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command and Aberdeen Proving From left, Col. Paul Johnson, assistant director of the Ground Army Casualty Memorial Affairs Operations Center, during a Members of the WBAL–TV program “To Promote Lt. Col. L. Scott Kilmon, incoming commander of the change of Good Will” get ready to film a panel discussion at Joint Personal Effects Depot, outgoing Commander command Aberdeen Proving Ground. The show aired weekly Lt. Col Deborah S. Skillman and Master Sgt. Elder ceremony on Channel 11. Panel members include, from left, Williams, depot sergeant major, begin the passing at Fanshaw Father James B. O’Hara, Dr. Frederick W. Helfer, of the guidon during the JPED Change of Command Field. David L. Brigham, moderator, and Rabbi Abraham ceremony at Fanshaw Field. Shusterman.

John W. Macy Jr. award goes to CECOM civilian during Pentagon ceremony

Larry Muzzelo, right, CECOM deputy to the commanding general, accepts the John W. Macy Jr. Award on behalf of CECOM recipient Carrie A. Patches, from Under Secretary of the Army and Chief Management Officer Patrick J. Murphy dur- ing an award ceremony at the Pentagon, June 23. Patches, who was unable to attend the ceremo- ny, was recognized for her exceptional support and uncompromising diligence while supporting all pro- grams in AFRICOM, Canada, and EUCOM, forging positive relationships with members of her division, foreign allies, the United States Security Assistance Command, program managers, and vendors. The John W. Macy, Jr. Award recognizes dem- onstrated excellence in the leadership of civilians by an Army military or civilian supervisor. It exem- plifies the highest traditions established by John Macy during his long and distinguished career of public service and the Army’s philosophy that lead- ers are responsible for civilian personnel manage- ment. Patches will be honored at the next CECOM awards ceremony scheduled for August 2016. U.S. Army Photo

WORD OF THE WEEK ACRONYM OF THE WEEK Doggerel HRSA Pronounced: daw-ger-uh l Health Resources and Parts of Speech: adjective, noun Services Administration Defi nition: The Health Resources and Services Administration, HRSA, is an agency of 1. Poetry that is poorly written and not meant to be taken seriously; trivi- the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. . It is the primary federal al, awkward, often comic verse characterized by a monotonous rhythm; agency for improving access to health care services for people who are unin- bad poetry sured, isolated or medically vulnerable. This includes people living with HIV/ 2. Awkwardly or poorly crafted; crude; comic or burlesque, and usually AIDS, pregnant women, mothers, and their families and those in need of high loose or irregular in measure quality primary health care. HRSA also supports the training of health profes- sionals, the distribution of providers to areas where they are needed most and Use: improvements in health care delivery. It also oversees organ, bone marrow and  He was oblivious to the fact that critics considered his song little more cord blood donations, compensates individuals harmed by vaccinations, and than a doggerel piece of poetry. maintains databases that protect against health care malpractice, waste, fraud  Thanks to his father’s advice, he gave up writing doggerel verse and and abuse. turned to prose composition. HRSA was created in 1982, when the Health Resources Administration and  His attempts at writing limericks developed into nothing more than sad the Health Services Administration were merged. It is headquartered in Rock- doggerel. ville, Maryland with a $10 billion FY2015 budget. By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News Source(s): www.hrsa.gov/about/index.html Source(s): http://www.oxforddictionaries.com; http://dictionary.reference.com www.wikipedia.org

Want to make a difference in how sserviceservices aarere rendered at APG? Tell us how we are doing. Visit http://ice.disa.mil. Click on “ARMY” then “Aberdeen Proving Ground.” Army scientists remanufactureJune 30, 2016 • APG News B5 rocket igniters, reduce costs

By NIKKI MONTGOMERY AMRDEC The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center, or AMRDEC, is working with the missile community to remanufacture used rocket igniters to provide Soldier training and practice rockets for the Army. The Guided Multiple Launch Rock- et System, or GMLRS, is the Army’s pri- mary precision strike artillery weapon. To conduct the proper training for muni- tions handling, loading and fire control systems, the Army uses a GMLRS train- ing round, the Low Cost Reduced Range Practice Rocket. The LCRRPR rounds are built by a commercial supplier, but as the Army’s training needs continue to grow, the Pre- cision Fires Rocket and Missile Systems , or PFRMS, Project Office is investigat- ing ways to increase production capacity and reduce product cost. PFRMS has partnered with AMRDEC’s Weapons Development and Integration, or WDI, Directorate, Letter- kenny Munition Center and Crane Army Ammunition Activity to remanufacture and reassemble used rocket igniters to support the production of LCRRPR prac- tice rockets. ensuring the igniter would exhibit proper WDI’s Missile Sustainment Chief Rob- timing prior to full motor functional test. ert Little said there could be a cost-effec- The testing proved remanufactured ignit- tive solution to provide additional practice ers could successfully ignite LCRRPR rounds for training in the Army. motors with no abnormalities. Pressure “The most time consuming element of and thrust were recorded for the motors manufacture for these units is the electri- cal connector and initiator assembly,” Lit- to evaluate igniter and motor performance tle said. “If we are successful in recovering against requirements. and reusing these, it would allow the Army “The Proof of Concept phase has suc- to salvage an estimated 75,000 used Mul- cessfully demonstrated feasibility for tiple Launch Rocket System M26 ignit- use,” said Justin Grissim, mechanical ers that would otherwise be demilitarized.” engineer and technical lead for the proj- During the LCRRPR Alternative ect. “The next phase of the effort is to Source Igniter Proof of Concept pro- conduct a detailed qualification program, gram, 12 igniters were remanufactured at in which the remanufactured igniters will CAAA and sent to WDI for testing. Non- be subject to rigorous environmental con- destructive tests and inspections were ditioning and functional test, meant to performed to ensure consistency of man- simulate realistic field deployment.” ufacturing to specification requirements. “This program has the potential to This included a chemical analysis of the save the government the cost and effort igniter’s pyrotechnic compound, Magne- of demilitarizing the hardware and pro- vide a reliable alternate source of supply AMRDEC photos sium Teflon Viton. (Top) In April 2016, one open air functional test of an igniter assembly and six In April, one open air functional test in training rounds for Soldiers,” added full scale motor functional tests were successfully conducted at WDI static test of an igniter assembly and six full-scale Little. facilities at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The open air test was performed as motor functional tests were successful- The program is scheduled to conduct a system check, ensuring the igniter would exhibit proper timing prior to full ly conducted at WDI static test facilities the qualification phase in late 2016. This motor functional test. (Above) The rocket ignitor assembly. at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The open will include test firing at White Sands air test was performed as a system check, Missile Range, New Mexico.

North Carolina city. 4. Hailed as the world’s first 12. Threatened by Patriot can- ______attack, the submersible non trained on these Heights, the Brit- craft “Turtle” tries to attach a time bomb ish evacuate the city, ending the Siege of to the hull of the British flagship HMS Boston March 17, 1776. Eagle in New York Harbor Sept. 7. 13. Thomas Paine published his 5. The Battle of Fort Lee marked pamphlet “______Sense” arguing the successful invasion of this Northeast- for independence from the British Jan. ern Colony by British and Hessian forces 10, 1776. Nov. 20, 1776. 14. .A Glen Burnie, Maryland ele- 6. On April 12, 1776, North Caro- mentary school is named after this Vir- lina becomes the first Royal Colony to ginia statesman who proposed a three- authorize its ______Congress dele- part resolution for independence – also gates to vote for independence. named for him - that was passed July 2, 10. A British fleet led by Sir Guy a date many consider the “real” Indepen- Carleton defeated 15 American gunboats dence Day. commanded by Brig. Gen. Benedict 16. The Continental Congress rati- Arnold on this Canadian lake near Val- fied the Declaration of Independence cour Island on Oct. 11. July 4, 1776 in this Pennsylvania city. 12. Hailed as Separation Day, this 17. The Royal Colony of North Caro- state’s General Assembly votes to sus- lina reorganizes into the _____ of North pend government under the British Carolina after adopting its own constitu- crown June 15, 1776. tion, Dec. 21, 1776. 15. This English plantation owner in 19. This former Governor of the the colony of South Carolina was the first Colony of Rhode Island, state Supreme Jew killed in the Revolutionary War while Court Justice and grandfather to the fighting with state militia against Loyal- future author of the Battle Hymn of the ists (pro-British) and their Cherokee allies. Republic, who uttered the famous words: 18. This American Soldier and spy “Heaven save my country, is my first, my for the Continental Army who was offi- last, and almost my only prayer,” died cially designated the state hero for Con- March 26, less than four months before necticut in 1985, was executed in New the Declaration of Independence was York City for espionage against the Brit- realized. ish Empire Sept 22, 1776. 21. On Aug. 15, the first of these 20. This eventual Secretary of War troops landed on Staten Island, New York under George Washington famously The APG Crossword to join British forces. oversaw the hauling of 60 tons of cannon 22. During the British shelling and on ox-drawn sleds for over 300 miles to partial Patriot burning of this Virginia city end the Siege of Boston in January 1776. on Jan. 1, 1776, more than 800 buildings In the year 1776 were destroyed. Think you solved last 23. Gen. George Washington, week’s puzzle? retreated his troops from the Battle of The July 4 ratification of the Declaration of Independence kicked off the American Long Island, denying this future Com- Check out the solution below Revolution but there were a lot more fireworks in 1776. See if you can recall the mander in Chief of British Forces the vic- fateful happenings of that tumultuous year. tory in August 1776. Solution to the June 23 puzzle By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News Down 1. On June 12, 1776, this states’ Across across the Delaware on Christmas Eve to Convention of Delegates adopts its Dec- 4. Along with Thomas Jefferson, take on 1,500 Hessian Troops in the Bat- laration of Rights. tle of ______. John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and New 2. While retreating from New Jer- York statesman Robert Livingston, this 8. On June 11, 1776, a Committee sey with Washington’s troops, Thomas Connecticut representative, who would of ______is appointed to draft a Dec- Paine begins writing “The ______become the only person to sign the Con- laration of Independence. Crisis,” containing the stirring phrase, tinental Association; the Declaration of 9. British control of Georgia is lost “These are the times that try men’s Independence; the Articles of Confeder- in the Battle of the Rice Boats, March 2-3, souls.” ation; and the U.S. Constitution, were the when patriot forces successfully resist 3. On June 29, the American Con- original drafters of the declaration. the Royal Navy on this river. tinental Navy successfully challenges the 7. After Gen. George Washington 11. Southern patriots defeated Scot- British blockade off New Jersey during had the first issue of “The Crisis” read tish loyalists during the Moore’s Creek the Battle of ______Gut Inlet. to his troops he ferries all 2,600 of them Bridge battle of Feb. 27, 1776, near this June 30, 2016 • APG News B7 Review focuses on nerve agent countermeasures Continued from Page B1 Simulation Laboratory and Wide Area Mechanisms to Enhance Antidote Effica- Dr. Millard’s contributions to the field Virtual Environment, or WAVE, Room, cy Toward Organophosphate Exposure.” of medical defense, both as a scientist and about 57 attendees signed up for Taylor is the associate vice chancel- the demonstrations. Both facilities are lor for health sciences and dean at the used for practical exercises in the divi- and as a military officer, have been sion’s management of chemical casual- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Phar- ties courses. maceutical Sciences, University of Cal- enormous, and he is certainly due the According to Dillman, “With this ifornia, San Diego, La Jolla, California. year’s Bioscience Review being held Representatives from 11 countries, honor of receiving this award. at our facility, we were able to give including Australia, Canada, Croatia, Dr. James F. Dillman III MRICD Director of Research the attendees the unique opportunity of France, Germany, Israel, Norway, Sin- experiencing a small piece of the train- gapore, the Netherlands, and the United also chaired a session on INFORMED, recipient was Dr. Charles Millard, a ing that the students in our courses Kingdom, were among the 340 attend- or the Interagency Nerve Agent Forum retired Army colonel. As a biochemist in receive.” ees. Sessions were devoted to nerve agent for Medical Countermeasure Develop- the Medical Service Corps, Millard con- Also, again this year, best poster countermeasures, to include reactivators ers. The objective of INFORMED is to ducted research in support of the chem- awards were presented in several cate- and anticonvulsants and neuroprotec- “identify common strategies for moving ical and biological defense program and gories. MRICD’s Dr. John Azeke took tants; agent mitigation, which highlighted products through development pipelines” went on in his career to manage vari- the award for best poster of a Depart- bioscavenger development and decon- with a “focus on animal models, study ous aspects of product development and ment of Defense principal investigator. tamination projects; vesicants and toxic designs, and tools to facilitate Food and advancement within the program. His Best international principal investigator industrial chemicals; cyanide; respiratory Drug Administration approval/licensure.” Broomfield lecture was entitled “Protein poster honors went to Dr. Weng Keong toxicants; toxin countermeasures, focus- The forum engages subject matter experts Design of Ricin Vaccine Immunogens.” Loke of DSO National Laboratories, ing specifically on botulinum neurotox- from not only government agencies, but “Dr. Millard’s contributions to the Singapore. Dr. Hilary S. McCarren, in; analytics; and diagnostics. Ongoing also industry and academia. field of medical defense, both as a sci- MRICD, received the postdoctoral fel- efforts in these areas were presented in 97 During the biennial event, a scien- entist and as a military officer, have low poster award. Recognition for the posters and 53 talks. tist who has made significant contri- been enormous, and he is certainly due best U.S. non-Department of Defense Dr. Renae Malek, Medical Counter- butions to the chemical and biological the honor of receiving this award,” said principal investigator poster went to Dr. measure Systems – Chemical Defense defense program is honored with the Dillman. Michael A. Malfatti, Lawrence Liver- Pharmaceuticals Joint Product Man- Clarence A. Broomfield Award, named During the break for lunch each day, more National Laboratory, Livermore, agement Office, and Dr. Alison Mys- for a renowned MRICD researcher in MRICD’s Chemical Casualty Care Divi- California, and MRICD’s Diane Hilden- ka, Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s the area of nerve agent countermeasures, sion offered attendees tours and dem- berger and Jennifer Makar shared the Joint Science and Technology Office, particularly bioscavengers. This year’s onstrations of its Edward B. Vedder best technician poster award. PdM TCNO will manage, protect tactical network

Continued from Page B1 Among its many responsibilities, PdM TCNO will manage three pro- grams including Tactical Network Oper- ations Management, an integrated and standardized Network Operations tool- set that enables communications officers from tactical edge up through Corps to plan, configure, manage, monitor, con- trol and defend the network. The product office will also manage the joint forc- es radio manager known as Joint Enter- prise Network Manager, and the Defense Cyber Operations Tactical, which is used to help protect and defend the tactical unit network from cyber attacks. Along with the name change, the product office also underwent a change in leadership. Roberts passed the pro- gram’s charter to incoming PdM Lt. Col. Kelvin Graves, during the TCNO Change of Charter ceremony. Roberts served as PdM for WIN- T Increment 3 since June 2012 and is now assigned to the Army War College, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Graves most recently served as the product direc- tor for the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor, or LTAMDS, within U.S. Army photo Soldiers from 101st Airborne Division and 10th Mountain Division support the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical PEO Missile and Space, Lower Tier (WIN-T) Increment 3 Functional Qualification Testing of Network Planning and Management Software in December 2015 Project Office. LTAMDS is the Army’s air and missile defense architecture replacing the PATRIOT system’s radar. the enhancement and simplification of Management and Net Centric Waveform ditionary force, dispersed over ever- “Col. Roberts has done an outstand- NetOps, to make it easier for commu- capabilities,” Roberts said. “We were increasing distances, managing and ing job leading the WIN-T Increment nications officers to manage and defend able to bring enhanced network perfor- defending this sophisticated network 3 team during a challenging and com- the vast tactical communications net- mance, reduction in the complexity for becomes a crucial element in achieving plex time,” said Col. Greg Coile, project work. In support of this mission, follow- SATCOM planning, and more robust mission success. manager for WIN-T, who hosted the cer- ing extensive risk reduction preparations Cyber Defense capabilities. Many of Incoming PdM Graves is not new emony. “His time in WIN-T culminat- and testing, the Army conducted the these enhancements are directly attrib- to WIN-T and its capabilities. In past ed in a successful operational test that WIN-T Increment 3 Limited User Test uted to Soldier feedback from deploy- will deliver a capability to significant- assignments he served as the test offi- during Network Integration Evaluation ments and previous NIE events. We put cer for WIN-T Increment 1 and 2. He ly improve visualization and defense of 16.2 at Fort Bliss, Texas in May. Suc- a lot of focus on user experience in order also served as the Assistant PdM for the network. As we say goodbye to the cessful evaluation results will support to simplify Soldier interaction with the Roberts command team, we welcome Lt. the software technical insertion of the tools.” Joint Tactical Radio System, Handheld, Col. Graves and his family to the WIN- new enhancements into both the at-the- To help combat the continued rise in Manpack & Small Form-Fit, radios that T Team. I am confident in his leader- halt and on-the-move increments of the cyber threats, the new WIN-T enhance- utilized the JENM now included in his ship to transition the team from Inc 3 to network, which is currently projected for ments also provide better firewall tools portfolio. TCNO, and I look forward to the great fiscal year 2017. Feedback gained from and defensive cyber visualization to “It’s great to be back with the team,” things to come from the TCNO team.” the evaluation will also support future help signal Soldiers more easily man- Graves said. “I’m grateful for this oppor- In 2014, Roberts managed the network improvements. age, protect, and harden the network tunity and look forward to working with complex restructuring of the WIN- “NIE 16.2 was a capstone for our from vulnerabilities. the team, as we take TCNO to the next T Increment 3 program to focus on development and integration of Network As the Army moves to a more expe- phase.” DID YOU KNOW ?

John Adams and Thomas John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, both Jefferson both died July 4, died July 4, 1826, on the nation’s 50th 1826, in Massachusetts and Virginia, respectfully, on the 50th anniversary. anniversary of the adoption of Here is some more Independence Day trivia to tickle your patriotic fancy. the Declaration of Independence. John Hancock and Benjamin Franklin were both in London in 1761 and witnessed the The sitting president, John Quincy coronation of King George III, the same king they would later rebel against in the quest Adams, declared their deaths on for independence. the nations’ anniversary, “visible Thomas Jefferson narrowly escaped capture by the infamous Gen. Banastre Tarleton, and palpable remarks of Divine the villain that fought against Mel Gibson in the movie, The Patriot. Favor.” Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence on a “laptop,” a kind of James Monroe died July 4, 1831, becoming the third president, after Adams and wooden writing desk that sat on the lap. Jefferson, to die on Independence Day. Thomas Jefferson changed the wording of the declaration from “the pursuit of The first-ever major celebration of Independence Day occurred in Philadelphia in 1777 property” to “the pursuit of happiness.” and included a parade, a 13-shot cannon salute and fireworks. Only two men signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 – John Congress didn’t make the Fourth of July an official holiday until 1870. Hancock and Charles Thompson, secretary of the Congress. Calvin Coolidge, the nations’ 30th president, was born on the Fourth of July Jefferson’s original draft of the Declaration was lost and the one eventually signed is Americans reportedly consume about 155 million hot dogs on Independence Day the engrossed, or final, document that is kept at the National Archives. alone, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. The printed version of the Declaration was called the Dunlap Broadside – 200 were The “most patriotic” state of Pennsylvania is home to 11 places with the word “liberty” made but only 27 are accounted for. One of these was found in the back of a picture in their name and 33 with the word “union” in them. frame at a tags sale and sold at auction for $8.14 million. It now travels the country to be Due to cracking concerns, the Liberty Bell has not rung since 1846. On the Fourth of displayed to the public. July the 2,000 pound bell is tapped 13 times to signal for bells across the country to start Most signers actually signed the Declaration of Independence on Aug. 2, 1776. ringing. Edward Rutledge, a member of the South Carolina senate, and future governor of the The Philippines gained independence from the United States on the Fourth of July in state, was the youngest member to sign the Declaration of Independence. 1946. Legend has it that on July 4, 1776, John and Abigail Adams feasted on a celebratory By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News meal of turtle soup, New England poached salmon with egg sauce, green peas and boiled new potatoes in jackets with Indian pudding or Apple Pandowdy for dessert. Source(s): www.wikipedia.com; http://www.cbsnews.com; http://www.huffingtonpost. com; http://www.ibtimes.com