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TICKS The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention warns about invasive Asian longhorned tick. USACRC|A2

MADDIE & TAE Country duo Maddie & Tae bringing “Women Rock the Forts” tour to APG in August. MWR|A2

CREDENTIALING Sergeant Major of the Army links academic credentialing program to retention goals. ARNEWS|A3 Marching Fourth

Photo by Yvonne Johnson, APG News newsbriefs The APG banner precedes the APG color guard, led by CECOM Command Sgt. Maj. Frank Gutierrez and the rest of the APG contingent, including APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Mitchell Kilgo and his family; Garrison Commander Col. Timothy Druell; and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jonathan Uribe-Huitron down Hanson Road during the Edgewood/Joppatowne Independence KUSAHC CLOSURE Day parade in Edgewood, July 6, 2019. Emergency Crash Vehicle 1281 from the APG fire department and Re-peat, the APG JULY 10 Recycling program mascot, also participated. Kirk U.S. Army Health By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News Clinic will be closed to Cecil County Veterans at the North East Com- mander Col. Tim Druell and CECOM Com- Wednesday, July 10, in sup- ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- munity Park. mand Sgt. Maj. Frank Gutierrez. port of change of command APG once again connected with surrounding The event was the first speaking engagement Welcomed by Gene Daley, commander of activities. For more infor- communities to help mark the nation’s birthday, for Maj. Gen. Mitchell Kilgo, the new APG the North East Veterans of Foreign Wars Post mation, call 410-278-5475. adding personnel and vehicles to area parades installation senior commander and commander 6027, Kilgo received a warm welcome from the of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics ACC-APG and ceremonies over the Fourth of July holiday. audience as he made his way to the podium in Events kicked off July 3 in North East, Mary- Command, who took command just two weeks SYMPOSIUM ago. Kilgo was joined by APG Garrison Com- See FOURTH, page A5 JULY 10 land as the town hosted the 28th annual Salute The Army Contract- ing Command-APG Source Selection Support Center of Excellence will host its FY Warmer weather brings Air Quality Action Days 19 Q-4 symposium, “Low- est Price Technically Accept- By RACHEL PONDER, APG News Air Quality Index able vs. Trade-Off,” 9 to 11 The Air Quality Index, available at www. a.m. at the Mallette Training ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. Facility, Building 6008 Jay- -- Ground-level ozone, the most wide-spread airnow.gov, releases daily information about hawk Drive, APG MD 21005. pollutant in the U.S., can cause air quality to clean or polluted outdoor air within a region and Doors open 8:15 a.m. The decrease. Since ozone formation is influenced identifies health issues that may be affected. symposium includes a com- by heat and sunlight, it is possible to predict The AQI runs from 0 to 500, and according to bined Industry and Gov- high ozone pollution days, which are called “Air EPA, values below 100 are generally considered ernment panel, is open to Quality Action Days.” satisfactory. When AQI values are above 100, government and industry, APG Air Quality Program Manager Dr. air quality is considered to be unhealthy. and is not program specific. Hazoor Khan, with the APG Directorate of Pub- AQADs, previously called “Ozone Action RSVP to the S3CoE email Days,” are designated when the AQI gets into at usarmy.apg.acc.mbx.acc- lic Works’ Environmental Division, said individ- unhealthy ranges. “Orange” levels, range from [email protected]. uals, especially children, the elderly and anyone For more information, suffering from lung disease or health problems 101-150, and especially affect sensitive groups. contact Monique Fields should limit their time spent outdoors during “Red” levels, which range from 151-200, at 410-278-5203 or email AQADs. affect everyone, according to the EPA. [email protected]. Khan said that “purple” levels, which range Signs of ozone exposure from 201-300, and “maroon” levels, which FREE MOVIE AT According to the U.S. Environmental Pro- range from 301-500, are rare in Maryland. POST THEATER tection Agency, scientists don’t yet know why, “They are extreme,” he said. “They rarely JULY 13 but some healthy people are more sensitive to happen.” “Dumbo,” rated PG, 4 ground-level ozone than others. These people p.m. showing stars Dan- may experience more health effects from ozone Air Quality Action Days at APG ny DeVito, Michael Keaton exposure than the average person. Symptoms As a public service, the DPW Environmental Courtesy photo and Eva Green. Circus own- can include: Division displays AQADs flags near the APG er Max Medici (Danny DeVi- • Coughing North (Aberdeen) and APG South (Edgewood) Timothy Hall, an environmental protec- to) hires Holt to take care • Throat irritation entrance gates, when the AQI reaches “orange” tion specialist with the APG Directorate of Dumbo, a newborn ele- levels and higher. of Public Works’ Environmental Division, phant with oversized ears. • An uncomfortable sensation in the chest, especially when taking a deep breath “The flag raises awareness,” said Timothy displays a “Code Red” Air Quality Action Holt’s children discover that Hall, an environmental protection specialist with Dumbo can fly, and several • Difficulty breathing as deeply as normal Day flag. AQADs happen when ground- characters swoop in to make These symptoms can last for a few hours the DPW Environmental Division. “People can level ozone concentrations trigger the little elephant a star. after ozone exposure and may even become unhealthy air quality as measured by the See AIR, page A5 regional Air Quality Index. BLOOD DRIVE painful. JULY 16 Be the lifeline for the Front Line. Donate blood 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the Armed Ser- vices Blood Program blood drive at the APG North (Aber- Why do deen) recreation center. Reg- ister online at militarydonor. geese cross com; use sponsor code APG- MD. For more information, visit militaryblood.dod.mil. the road?

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index By The Numbers | A4 All Things Maryland | A4 Mark Your Calendar | A6 MWR Events | A6 A2 APG News • July 11, 2019 The Tick Threat: The Asian Longhorned Tick U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center ed areas, weeds and tall grasses. The Depart- Native ticks and the burgeoning bacte- ment of Defense offers a free tick identification ria, viruses and parasites they spread through and testing service for military health clin- their bites have been a growing problem in the ics and healthcare providers called the Human United States. Now, an invasive tick is adding Tick Test Kit Program. The HTTKP is provid- to the alarm. ed by the Tick-borne Disease Laboratory at the According to the Department of Defense Army Public Health Center located at Aber- Armed Forces Pest Management Board, the deen Proving Ground, Maryland. The HTTKP invader, known as the East Asian tick, was helps combat the threat of tick-borne diseas- first identified in 2017 and has been thriv- es to DOD personnel and serves as a “first ing in several states. Also known as the Asian alert” for tick-bite patients and their healthcare longhorned tick, of special concern is its abil- providers. ity to mass reproduce. The HTTKP serves all DOD personnel, A Centers for Disease Control and Pre- including Soldiers and other active-duty per- vention article titled “Asian Longhorned Tick sonnel from all services, as well as DOD civil- Spreading Widely in U.S.,” states that “a sin- ians, Reservists, retirees and the families of all gle female can reproduce offspring [1-2,000 of the above. If you are a member of any of the eggs at a time] without mating. As a result, aforementioned groups and are bitten by a tick, hundreds to thousands of ticks can be found on CDC photo you are entitled to send the tick to the HTTKP a single animal, person or in an environment.” The above is a top view of a nymph and an adult female Asian longhorned tick, via a military clinic for free identification and The pest management board has recom- a thriving species first identified in 2017 and is concerning due to its ability to testing. The HTTKP only tests ticks removed mended that Army installations where ticks mass reproduce. from humans and only accepts tick specimens and tick-borne diseases are prevalent con- from the continental US. At APG, simply place duct tick surveillance programs to locate ticks veillance] did record the first Gulf Coast tick the area might carry. the tick in a zip lock sandwich bag and take it and discover if they’re spreading diseases. in the area, but we have yet to record the Asian Knowing the diseases that ticks can trans- to Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic. Fort Knox, Bluegrass Army Depot and Crane longhorned tick. We have no evidence of that mit allows residents to avoid them, repel them For additional information, or to request tick Naval Support Activity, for example, began tick being here.” or safely get rid of them. tick surveillance programs in 2018, where Dickson said he is still concerned and that “Any tick bite could spread disease. If you kits or services, contact the Tick-borne Disease they monitored ticks found on the game that he sees the biggest threat to animals, which or your pet are bitten by a tick, carefully col- Laboratory by phone at 410-436-5421 or by hunters killed during hunting season. are largely defenseless against ticks. lect it and submit it [dead or alive for testing].” email at usarmy.apg.medcom-aphc.mbx.tick- Andrew Dickson, an anthropologist with “It would have the greatest effect on our When outdoors in grassy areas or woods, [email protected]. Additional information about the Bluegrass Army Depot’s Environmental animals. A tick that could mass produce would wear light colored clothing that ticks can be ticks and tick-borne illnesses can be found on and Land Management office, said the first absolutely be something we’d be concerned easily seen on with pants tucked into boots. the APHC website at https://phc.amedd.army. survey found that different ticks are coming about — especially if they carried diseases. Check your body and clothing for ticks upon mil/topics/envirohealth/epm/Pages/Human- to Kentucky, but that the Asian variety has not We have a good concentration of deer and tur- return from tick-infested areas, and show- TickTestKitProgram.aspx and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at yet been found. key here, and we have cattle on the installation er as soon as possible to wash off any unat- https://www.cdc.gov/media/dpk/diseases-and- “We did a tick and blood collection from as well. That could hurt our populations if this tached ticks. our deer harvest, and we sent the ticks to a were to become a problem.” conditions/lyme-disease/index.html. lab to find out what kind they were — to see While the surveillance didn’t reveal the Army Public Health Center For more information, visit the U.S. Army if they were male or female and to check for Asian longhorned tick, the information col- Ticks are found on Army installations Combat Readiness Center website at https:// invasive species,” Dickson said. “[The sur- lected could determine what diseases ticks in throughout the United States, mainly in wood- safety.army.mil/. Country artists Maddie & Tae Coming to APG By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News the country charts, respectively. ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. Hailing from Texas and Oklahoma, the -- Maddie & Tae’s “Women Rock the Forts” pair swept the 2016 Radio Disney Music tour featuring special guests Ruthie Collins Awards, winning both Favorite Country Art- and Natalie Stoval with opener, Lakin, are ist and Favorite Country Song for GOLD- coming to APG thanks to Army Entertainment certified “Fly.” and APG MWR. Set for 7-10 p.m. Thursday, The duo are an opening act on Carrie Aug. 8 at the post theater. Tickets cost $25 in Underwood’s Cry Pretty Tour 360 which advance and $30 day of concert and go on sale began on May 1, 2019. Now they’re bring- July 11 at APG North and South recreation ing their latest single, “Die From a Broken centers and on eventbrite.com. Heart,” and their extended play, “One Heart The female country music duo, Maddie & to Another,” which was released on April 26, Tae, features singer-songwriters and guitar- 2019 to APG. ists Madison Marlow and Taylor Dye, who For more information, visit https:// have shared success in the country music aberdeen.armymwr.com/; call 410-278- industry since their debut album, “Start 4011/4907; or visit the MWR ticket office at Here,” was released Aug. 28, 2015. It includ- the APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center, ed the singles “Girl in a Country Song,” and Bldg. 3326 or the APG South (Edgewood) “Fly,” which peaked at No. 3 and No. 9 on recreation center, Building E4140.

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Timothy Davis Contract support for editorial content preparation is provided by NextGen Federal Systems, a private firm in no way connected Website...... www.APGNews.com July 11, 2019 • APG News A3 Reception Day Marks Beginning of Journey for USMA Class of 2023 BY BRANDON O’CONNOR U.S. Military Academy at West Point WEST POINT, N.Y. – “Step up to my line. Not on my line. Not over my line,” echoes the yell of the cadet in the red sash through- out central area. Nail the about-face, recite the correct lines and don’t forget to salute when introducing yourself, all while the cadet with the red sash stands inches away from your face. Mess up any part and you’ll have to turn back around and start the process over. Within hours of arriving at the U.S. Mil- itary Academy for Reception Day, the mem- bers of the Class of 2023 received a crash course in what life is like for a Plebe at the academy. Head straight, eyes forward. Those hands better be cupped and don’t even think about speaking without first being spoken to. After going through in-processing where they take a pull-up test, sign the oath and receive their first uniforms, the new cadets are taught the basics of saluting, standing at atten- tion and marching. Then, after passing the cadet in the red sash’s test, the new cadets in the Class of 2023 are ready to join their com- panies for Cadet Basic Training. The Class of 2023 includes 1,211 new cadets who began their 47-month West Point experience on R-Day. Their transition from Photo by Matthew Moeller civilian life to the military started early Mon- A U.S. Military Academy at West Point senior teaches new cadets how to march during Reception Day July 1, 2019. The day morning and will continue through CBT more than 1,200 members of the Class of 2023 is composed of 285 women, 400 minorities, 17 combat veterans and 16 until they officially become a West Point international students. cadet on Acceptance Day. “I wanted to be a part of something bigger mand from a senior cadet. from throughout the country and includes 16 ing] a lot,” New Cadet Zenon Stepien said. “I than myself and I knew West Point is the best “When she was little, she either want- foreign cadets. For New Cadet Mackenzie Arns, think it is going to be fun. Hopefully I’m right. leadership academy you can possibly go to,” ed to be an elf or a sniper. How do you par- the inspiration to serve and attend West Point People keep telling me that I’m not right, but New Cadet Michael Dwerlkotte said. “The ent that?” USMA Class of 1986 graduate Terri came not from family members in the military, hopefully I am.” combination of those two factors led me to Boylan Bell said of her daughter, New Cadet but from time spent reenacting historic battles. USMA West Point Mary Bell. “This isn’t totally unexpected. She’s “I’m a Civil War re-enactor so a lot of peo- choose West Point.” The U.S. Military Academy at West Point’s always been a protector by nature, so this is a ple I have met through that have been in the After their initial introduction to the acad- mission is “to educate, train, and inspire the very natural thing for her ... I am so proud that military themselves,” Arns said. “It inspired me emy, new cadets were given a minute to say Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a com- she has chosen to serve. That is where I think I to follow the same path they did. I also want to goodbye to their families who they won’t see missioned leader of character committed to get the most emotional. I am so proud of her.” be a chemical engineer, and this is an excellent again until Acceptance Day in August. They the values of Duty, Honor, Country and pre- The new cadets in the Class of 2023 come engineering school.” then filed off after receiving their first com- pared for a career of professional excellence Throughout the summer, the new cadets and service to the Nation as an officer in the will learn the basics of being in the military United States Army.” including marksmanship and teamwork, all For more information, visit https://west- with plenty of rucking and running in the mix. point.edu/. “I’m actually looking forward to the [train-

Photo by Matthew Moeller One of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point’s most time-honored traditions, new cadets are required to report to the senior cadets during Reception Day to demonstrate fundamental military skills under pressure. The more than 1,200 Photo by Brandon O’Connor cadets reporting on July 1, 2019, will be tested on physical fitness and learn A U.S. Military Academy at West Point cadet teaches new cadets how to salute military fundamentals ahead of six weeks of Cadet Basic Training. during Reception Day July 1, 2019.

Academic Credentialing Program Could Boost Soldier Retention BY JOE LACDAN become productive members of the work Army News Service force after leaving the Army. WASHINGTON -- The Army could add “There is a great opportunity for many to its record retention numbers by providing of our Soldiers to fulfill the ranks of those skilled labor requirements in our home- more incentive for Soldiers to stay on duty, towns of America, and they have the tan- according to its top enlisted leader. gible skills,” Dailey said. “We just need to The Army has been testing a pilot pro- make it official. gram for academic credentialing at Fort “We saw the opportunity to be able to Hood, Texas, and plans to extend the pro- capitalize on the great skills our Soldiers gram to several major installations by the have now and translate those to civilian-sec- end of 2019, said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Dan- tor skills which we had not done.” iel Dailey. Plans are to spread the program to Last year, with the help of Congress and all installations in fiscal year 2020. the Army Continuing Education System, the In June, the Army provided 110 bach- Army created the credentialing assistance elor’s degrees to senior noncommissioned fund which gave the service the authority to officers who attended the Sergeant Major finance credentialing assistance for Soldiers. Academy at Fort Bliss, Texas. Dailey said The program gives Soldiers the opportuni- the Army will be providing Soldiers with ty to earn professional civilian licenses and some college credit or professional creden- technical credentials. tialing for each level of NCO training. Dailey said the Army has already exceed- “The expectation is we give something ed its retention goals for 2019 and could back for that service,’ Dailey said at an Asso- come close to its record numbers of last year. ciation of the Army breakfast in Washing- Additionally, he said the Army remains on ton. “Not just be able to say that you served track to meet its fiscal 2019 recruiting goal Photo by Luc Dunn, AUSA and sacrificed, but [getting] tangible results. of 68,000 active-duty Soldiers, along with That’s what we owe to the American people; 15,600 for the Reserve and 39,000 for the Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey speaks about retention and academic cre- is a better product, to be more productive in National Guard. dentialing during the AUSA Institute of Land Warfare breakfast in Arlington, their hometowns.” Dailey said the retention and recruiting Virginia, June 26, 2019. Dailey said the Army has been working successes can be credited to the Soldier for we found is the critical key to retaining our would have to examine each Soldier’s career out the finer points of the program to ensure Life program, which the Army will contin- higher quality training for service members ue to support. Surveys of junior Soldiers good Soldiers.” model and their professional development. and decide how agencies will receive pay- have shown a higher trust in Army leader- Finally, the Integrated Personnel and Pay The service recently announced plans to ment. The program will also be available to ship, and Soldiers have cited greater career System-Army will integrate Soldier pay and extend overseas duty assignments in Japan National Guard and Army Reserve members. advancement opportunities as reasons for personnel management into one system to and Europe by a year for unaccompanied Dailey said the Army is working with re-enlisting. help better manage Soldiers” careers, he Soldiers, to increase readiness. each of the military centers of excellence to The recently updated promotion board added. “Our goal is to try to suppress some of the provide technical skill training equitable to system will also help retain Soldiers, Dai- The Pennsylvania National Guard has movement that we have around the Army,” academic skills. ley said. For decades, Soldiers earned pro- been testing the system, and Vice Chief of Dailey said. “We thought we need to build on that motions based more on time in rank and Staff of the Army Gen. James McConville He said much of the movement in the more, because 60% of the Army is combat length of service. The changes focus promo- met with Guard leadership to discuss field- Army is driven by requirements to strength- arms, so what tangible technical skills do tions strictly on merit, potential and individ- ing it. The system will eventually be fielded en the force in Korea, add more drill ser- they leave with?” he said. ual achievement. throughout the Army. geants to train increasing numbers of new Dailey cited that 80% of American jobs “Most importantly, there’s opportunity Dailey said the service has plans to keep Soldiers and to add recruiters to meet the require skilled labor, and that Soldiers can for upward mobility,” Dailey said, “which NCOs at the same duty location longer, but Army’s recruiting goals. A4 APG News • July 11, 2019

Farm Fairs Return for Summer Season By JON BLEIWEIS, APG News technology and fine arts. ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. The fair features a concert by Riley Green -- Summertime in Maryland evokes the on Aug. 1. Tickets for the concert cost $20. smell of funnel cakes, the taste of pit beef For more information and a complete and the sights of ferris wheels, as counties, schedule, visit carrollcountyfair.com. local fire stations and even the state host Aug. 2-3: Hereford Jr. Farm Fair summer fairs. The 74th annual Hereford Jr. Farm Fair Many of the fairs highlight agriculture, kicks off Friday, Aug. 2, giving Baltimore and feature community organization presen- County youth a chance to show off their tations, live animals and artisan vendors with skills in food, photography, gardening, arts homemade items for purchase or display. and more. A pet show will be held on open- ing night, while various exhibits and demon- July 22-27: Harford County strations take place on Saturday. Farm Fair The fair, located at the Baltimore County The 32nd annual Harford County Farm Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Fair takes place July 22-27 in Bel Air. Park in Cockeyesville, has free admission The fair’s mission is to promote the coun- and free parking. ty’s agricultural heritage and promote youth For more information and a complete involvement in agricultural activities. schedule, visit herefordjrfarmfair.com. Amy McClaskey, HCFF co-chair, said the Aug. 3-10: Howard County fair is the longest running event in the county Fair and has a broad appeal. The 74th annual Howard County Fair “We try and have something for every- Photo courtesy of Mitch Lebovic one in the family,” she said. “From [ages] returns to the Howard County Fairgrounds The Lucas Oil Truck and Tractor Pull, a popular event during the Harford County 1 to 100, you can find something to do and in West Friendship in early August. The fair Farm Fair, will be held Saturday, July 27 enjoy.” provides a family-friendly event with exhib- While inclement weather canceled sever- its, animals, agricultural displays, contests, al events last year, McClaskey and her fel- Admission for military with identification the end of Saturday’s festivities. entertainment, amusement rides and food. low organizers hope Mother Nature will hold is $5. For more information and a complete Admission costs $7 per person on week- off and allow them to take place this year. No parking is allowed on the fairgrounds schedule, visit baltimorecounty4hfair.com. ends, $5 per person before 5 p.m. on week- Planned events include a concert by country without a permit. Free shuttle parking will be July 19-27: Cecil County Fair days and $7 per person after 5 p.m.on provided in several locations. weekdays. The fair is free for children 10 artist Dean Crawford and the Dunn’s Riv- The Fair Hill Fairgrounds will host the er Band, set for Friday, July 26. The popular For more information and a complete and under, when accompanied by an adult. schedule, visit FarmFair.org. Cecil County Fair, as it has every year since Those ages 62 and older can attend for $3. Lucas Oil Truck and Tractor Pull takes place 1954. What started as a one-day fair that Saturday, July 27. Other nearby fairs are listed below in Military personnel will be recognized on chronological order. first year has turned into a 9-day event with the fair’s Armed Forces Day — Saturday, A variety of contests will also occur dur- 75,000 people expected to attend over the ing the duration of the fair, including a pie July 11-13: Baltimore County Aug. 3. A valid military ID will admit each duration. Entertainment highlights include service member, spouse and their children eating contest, a literary spelling bee and a 4-H Fair Inc. the popular demolition derby, a professional- under 18 for free. watermelon contest. For many of the con- First held in Baltimore County in 1964, ly-sanctioned rodeo, tractor and truck pulls, tests, people can sign up the day of the con- For more information and a complete this annual fair was started as a way for chil- and 4-H competitions for youth and county schedule, visit howardcountyfairmd.com test, McClaskey said. dren involved in local 4-H groups to show- residents to show their skills. “You can show off how talented you are case their work and livestock exhibits. The Admission at the gate for most days costs Aug. 23 - Sept. 2: Maryland at the farm fair,” she said. “It’s a way for following year, it was moved to the Mary- $6 for ages 13-59, $3 for ages 6-12 and over State Fair people to participate.” land State Fairgrounds, where it remains 60, and free for children under 6. Prices are The Maryland State Fair will be held for Admission costs $6 per person Monday- each year. A variety of events are scheduled, slightly cheaper on the fair’s opening night, the 138th time later in the summer at the Thursday and $8 per person Friday and Sat- including livestock shows, rabbit hopping, July 19. state’s fairgrounds in Lutherville-Timonium. urday. For children, admission is $2 each an ice cream contest and a pedal tractor con- For more information and a complete Details have yet to be announced, as of press day for children ages 6-12 and free for chil- test, culminating with a livestock auction at schedule, visit cecilcountyfair.org. time, but there is sure to be livestock, carni- dren ages 5 and under, with a paying adult. July 27-Aug. 2: Carroll County val rides and games, a variety of demonstra- 4-H and FFA Fair tions and exhibits. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors The Carroll County Fair 4-H and FFA fair, 62 and over, $5 for children ages 6-11 and a tradition in the making since 1897, returns free for children ages 5 and under. The fair this summer to the Carroll County Agricul- offers free admission for active military and by the numb#rs ture Center. The Fair is a showcase of Carroll first responders with identification. Rides are County 4-H and Future Farmers of Ameri- priced separately. ca members exhibiting from 62 project areas For more information and a complete ranging from livestock, crafts, gardening, WORLD SNAKE schedule, marylandstatefair.com. DAY July 16 is World Snake Day. Learn more about Mother Nature’s slithery-est creatures with these fun facts.

3,000+ Number of species of snakes in the world. Snakes are found every- where except in Antarctica, Iceland, Ireland, Greenland and New Zealand.

70 Approximate number of species of snakes that live in the Indian and Pacific oceans. Most species of snakes live on land. Photo courtesy of Mitch Lebovic A child plays with bubbles at the Harford County Farm Fair. This year’s fair takes place July 22-27. 25 feet, 2 inches The length of the longest snake ever in captivity, a reticulated python named Medusa. This snake is owned by Full Moon Productions Inc., in Kansas City, Missouri.

12 Approximate times a year a snake sheds its skin. This process, called ecdysis, makes room for growth and gets rid of parasites.

2 Number of venomous snake species in Maryland: the copperhead and the timber rattlesnake. There are 27 different species of snakes in Maryland.

By RACHEL PONDER, APG News Source(s): https://www.nationalgeographic.com https://www.midatlanticwildlifecontrol.com https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com https://www.floridamuseum https://www.wikipedia.org July 11, 2019 • APG News A5

Photo by Yvonne Johnson, APG News Scouts and leaders from Boy Scouts of America Troop 131 chat with APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Mitchell Kilgo before raising the flag over the Community Park during the 28th annual Salute to Cecil County Veterans, July 3, 2019. in 1956 before moving on in his Air Force career. He served 30 years and eventual- FOURTH ly became “very good friends” with former APG Commander Maj. Gen. John Doesburg. Continued from Page A1 “He made the comment that the Salute to Cecil County Veterans was the finest Inde- the center of the park and drew even loud- pendence Day celebration he ever attend- er applause when he noted that the event was ed, because it pays tribute to veterans,” his first opportunity as commander to “inter- Cassi said of Doesburg. “That was very act with the people of Cecil County.” significant.” Noting that citizens can serve the nation A ceremony included remarks by Cecil in or out of uniform, he thanked the coun- County Executive Alan McCarthy and North ty for its support of its veterans and of APG. East Mayor Robert McKnight. “Thousands of our employees live here ‘Heroes on Parade’ and enjoy the benefits of this welcoming, supportive community,” he said. “Thank you Kilgo led the APG contingent in the Edgewood/Joppatowne Independence Day for all you do to empower our mission of cre- parade event titled “Heroes on Parade,” held ating, testing, and sustaining critical technol- in Edgewood, July 6. His family members, ogies to protect our Soldiers. We could not including his spouse, LaTonya Kilgo and do it without you.” sons Matthew, 13, and Aaron, 9, walked the He added that veterans swore an oath to parade route with him behind the APG color support and defend the Constitution, creat- guard led by CECOM Command Sgt. Maj. ing a bond that endures beyond the uniform. Frank Gutierrez. Also accompanying Kil- “In the Army, we consider them “Soldiers go was Garrison Commander Col. Timo- for life,” he said. “They’re our friends, neigh- thy Druell and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. bors, co-workers, brothers, sisters, fathers, Jonathan Uribe-Huitron. and mothers. All of us — civilians and those Parade host Dianna Guthrie, presented the currently serving — stand on the shoulders contingent a thank-you letter from the Edge- of these giants. We owe a debt to them and wood/Joppatowne parade committee and Photo courtesy of 20th CBRNE Command their families that we can never repay, but we expressed their appreciation of APG partic- can commit to always honor and remember ipation in the event. 20th CBRNE marches in Bel Air their selfless service.” “It means a lot to the children and every- “Thank you all for your service and will- one in this community who don’t always get Representing Aberdeen Proving Ground, Brig. Gen. James Bonner, commander ingness to put the good of the nation before to see what APG is all about,” she said. of the 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives Command, yourself.” Added committee member Paula Muller, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Henney Hodgkins, right, lead the organization color Kilgo also recognized Retired Col. Henry “It’s all about community.” guard and vehicles through the streets of Bel Air during the city’s Independence “Hank” Cassi, whose first assignment was at “We’re one community and APG is so Day parade, July 4, 2019. APG’s Phillips Army Airfield. An Air Force much a part of us, it’s just wonderful to see veteran, he flew B-26 aircraft for 10 months the whole community come together.”

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Continued from Page A1 get sick during Air Quality Action Days.” Fuel stations closures Khan said pumping gasoline releases vol- atile organic compounds, commonly referred to as VOCs into the air. The VOCs react with other precursor pollutants, nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide, in direct sunlight to produce ground-level ozone. At APG, gov- ernment fuel stations close during the peak hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on “Orange” Action Days and higher. Reducing VOCs To reduce VOCs, Khan recommends wait- ing to pump gas after dusk on an AQAD. He also recommends deferring the use of house- hold consumer products that release fumes or evaporate easily and avoid using gasoline- powered lawn mowers during AQADs. For more information Khan suggests visiting the EnviroFlash website, http://www.enviroflash.info/, for up-to-date information about air quality. This website allows users to sign-up for daily air quality forecasts. Smartphone users can also download the free EPA AirNow application, which allows users to get location-specific reports on current air quality and air quali- ty forecasts. For more information about how ground- ozone can affect your health, visit www.epa. gov/airnow. For more information about the AQAD program at APG, contact Khan at 410-306- 2278, or email [email protected].

Want to make a difference in how services are rendered at APG? Tell us how we are doing. Visit http://ice.disa.mil. Click on “ARMY” then “Aberdeen Proving Ground.” Tell them you saw it in the APG News A6 APG News • July 11, 2019 Mark Your Calendar EVENTS & TOWN HALLS FWP NOMINATIONS June 26–July 12: ARL & restricted areas assist and provide for those needs. July 15–30: ARL & restricted areas Those who practice Buddhism or wish BLOOD DRIVE AND AWARDS to learn more about the religion are wel- JULY 16 In recognition of women winning the VOLUNTARY LEAVE come to attend. right to vote, the APG Federal Women’s Be the lifeline for the Front Line. Donate TRANSFER PROGRAM The group meets every Thursday, noon Program committee will host a Women’s The Voluntary Leave Transfer Program to 1 p.m. at the APG North (Aberdeen) blood 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the Armed Equality Day observance with a guest Services Blood Program blood drive at the (VLTP) allows an employee who has a medi- main post chapel, in Classroom 3. For speaker and awards ceremony set for Aug. cal emergency to receive transferred annu- more information, contact the APG Chapel APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center. 28. The FWP awards recognize APG civil- Register online at militarydonor.com; use al leave directly from other employees to at 410-278-4333. ian and military individuals and organiza- avoid being placed in a leave without pay sponsor code APGMD. For more informa- tions, including tenants that are exemplary ISLAMIC PRAYER tion, visit militaryblood.dod.mil. situation. This allows an employee to con- in supporting FWP goals. Nominations can tinue to receive pay while recuperating from SERVICE be submitted by an employee or manage- MISCELLANEOUS a medical emergency, whether it’s their own Prayer time is noon to 1 p.m., Monday- ment official. Nominees are not required to or a family member’s. For more informa- Friday. KUSAHC HOURS be FWP members. tion about the Voluntary Leave Transfer Pro- For more information, contact Mohamed Recognition will be given to the Out- CHANGE gram, contact VLTP Coordinator Sue Camp- Meshal at 443-861-3803. Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic has standing Woman of the Year, first place and bell at 410-306-0266/DSN 458-0266 or email realigned hours to appropriately sup- runner-up; Outstanding Supervisor/Manag- [email protected]. AROUND TOWN port access to care requirements and the er of the Year; and Activity Most Support- Anderson, Kristin L.; Bailey, Peggy C.; ABERDEEN FARMERS KUSAHC mission. KUSAHC hours of oper- ive of FWP Goals. Nomination packets are Bennett, Sarah E.; Brennan, Walter M.; ation, Monday through Friday, are as fol- due NLT July 12. An independent panel will Britt, Aaron James; Brown, Kelli B.; Cen- MARKET lows: evaluate the qualifications of each nominee. tury, Ramila; Cheek, Mary L.; Cho, Stepha- EVERY THURSDAY THRU AUG. 29 Primary Care: Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. Eligibility nie Suzanne; Damiano, Janeen L.; Dissek, The Aberdeen Farmers Market offers to 4:30 p.m. - Outstanding Woman of the Year: Michael J.; Evans, Tiffaney D.; Gaddis, Lon- fresh produce, hand-crafted products and Patient Administration Division: Mon- Female civilian and military employees nie; Gaskill, Kyra S.; Gobbett, Mary K.; Hoerr, fun theme days in a family-friendly atmo- day-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. throughout APG, including tenants. Dawn C.; Kirksey, Alexson T.; Kubat, Tracey sphere, 4 to 7 p.m. in Festival Park, 60 N. Physical Therapy: Monday –Thursday, - Outstanding Supervisor/Manager of L.; Kuciej, Andrea D.; Lacombe, Michael J.; Parke Street, Aberdeen, MD 21001. 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 6:30 a.m. to the Year: Male or female civilian or military Lamb, Roland A.; MacDonald, Kimberly A.; The Farmers Market season lasts thru 4:30 p.m. supervisors/managers throughout APG, Marshall, Jennifer L.; McElveen, Wallace; Aug. 29. For more information, visit the Radiology: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 including tenants. Morales, Gloria M.; Olkonen, Arthur E.; Aberdeen Farmers Market Facebook a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 - Activity Most Supportive of FWP Goals: O’Neill, Christine Nicole; Otto, Steven E.; page at https://www.facebook.com/Aber- p.m. All APG organizations, including tenants. Richardson, James A.; Schwertner, Darwin deenMDFarmersMarket/. Lab: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 For more information, contact Paula A.; Seymour, Rachel B.; Thompson, Kimberly ORDNANCE ASSOC. p.m. Hoak at 443-861-9601, paula.j.hoak.civ@ A.; Ulrich, William K.; Vuong, Lebinh; Walsh, Pharmacy: Monday- Friday, 7 a.m. to mail.mil; or Lori Wohr at 410-278-3352, Sharon R.; Winkler, Robert P.; Wright, Susan GOLF TOURNEY 5 p.m. [email protected]. E.; Zaroukian, Erin G. JULY 12 Army Wellness Center: Monday –Friday, HYDRANT FLUSHING CHAPEL SERVICES The Ordnance Corps Association hosts its 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. THROUGH JULY 30 23rd Annual Golf Tournament 8 a.m. at Rug- Behavioral Health: Monday-Friday, 7:30 BUDDHIST PRAYER gles Golf Course. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The City of Aberdeen’s annual hydrant flushing runs April 22-July 30. Flushing will be SERVICE Four-person, best ball, Captain’s Choice Optometry: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. conducted 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday thru Fri- The APG Chapel has started a prayer format. Entry fee of $100 includes greens to 4:30 p.m. day of each week. The following schedule is service dedicated to the Buddhist religion. fee, cart, food and prizes. Registration, 8 For more information, contact Shan- tentative and subject to change in the event The Chaplain Corps exists to support a.m., shotgun start, 9 a.m. ikqua Sharp, health experience analyst, at of unforeseen problems. For more informa- and defend the Free Exercise of Religion For more information, visit www.usao- 410-278-1724 or email Shanikqua.y.sharp. tion, contact Dennis Overbay, Directorate for all people (or for people not to prac- caweb.org; email [email protected]; [email protected]. of Public Works, at 443-206-8910 or City of tice any religion at all). Wherever the contact Joe Wurm at 410-937-3170; or con- Aberdeen representative Roger Hall, at 410- Chaplain Corps can assist people to prac- tact the Ordnance Corps Association at 804- 272-1449. tice their faith, the Corps is very happy to 733-5596.

Morale, Welfare & Recreation Learn more about APG MWR activities and services by going online at www.aberdeen.armymwr.com.

Upcoming Activities

EVENTS 2019 SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM Child and Youth Services at APG offers active duty military, DOD civilians, and DOD Contractors a comprehensive set of programs to assist with summer childcare needs. The Aberdeen and Edgewood Sum- mer Camp programs run ten weeks, July 17 to Aug. 23; 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday through Friday. The program is available to eligible children completing kindergarten through 8th grades. Tuition fees per week are based on age and total family income. The Wait List is available at MilitaryChild- Care.com. For more information, call the APG MWR CYS Parent Central Registra- tion Office at 410-278-1233 / 7571 or 7479. SWIMMING POOLS OPEN APG North (Aberdeen) and South (Edgewood) are open for the summer! Shore Park (Aberdeen) Recently renovated with Splash Park, Baby Pool Area and Vortex Fun Slide Bldg. 2031, Founders Street June 22 - Aug. 24 Monday thru Friday - 12:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 25 - Sept. 2 (Weekends/Holidays only) Friday, 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bayside Pool (Edgewood) Bldg. E4655 off of Corporal Street June 22 – Aug. 24 Monday, Thursday & Friday, 12:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 25 - Sept. 2 (Weekends/Holidays only) Friday, 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. [email protected]. JULY 16 ACS 54TH BIRTHDAY Pool operations at the pool are subject 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., ACS building 2503. JULY 18 to change at any time. ARMY COMMUNITY Bring your lunch to this free workshop to 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., ACS building 2503 For the most accurate information, con- SERVICE learn the 10 steps to federal employment. parking lot. tact the Outdoor Recreation office at 410- Seating is limited to 25. Join ACS in this free celebration of 278-4124. AUTISM CARETAKER’S 1. Registration is required: 54 years of taking care of the Total Army For more information, visit https://aber- SUPPORT GROUP 2. Go to: https://mwejobs.maryland. Family. Light lunch of hot dogs and chips deen.armymwr.com/programs/swimming- JULY 15 gov provided along with resource materials pools. This meeting is designed to share expe- 3. Create a User Account and give-aways while they last. Everyone 2019 ARMY NAVY GAME riences and resources, and allow for per- 4. Go to Events Calendar (on the left is invited. For more information, call 410- sonal networking in a relaxed and sup- hand side) Move forward to the 278-2500. TICKETS portive environment. The topic is “Family date of the class. Dec. 14, 2019 at Lincoln Financial Field, Hurdles.” Session lasts 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 5. Click on “APG How to Apply for START & REVITALIZE Philadelphia, PA at ACS Building 2503. Free and open to Federal Jobs” YOUR CAREER TODAY All tickets are upper level end zone all military and civilians in the APG com- 6. Click on “Register” AUG. 14 Navy side. munity. For more information, call 410- For assistance, call 410-996-0550. Whether starting a new career or need- Tickets cost $125 and are available at 278-2420. Only registered personnel are permitted ing a boost in your current career, this work- MWR Leisure Travel Offices in the APG APPLYING FOR to attend due to limited seating. This shop offers career strategies to get you to North (Aberdeen) or APG South (Edge- workshop is presented by the APG ACS the next level. Set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. wood) recreation centers while supplies FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT Employment Readiness Program, 410- at ACS Building 2503. For more information, last. WORKSHOP 278-9669; and Susquehanna Workforce contact Michael Farlow at 410-278-2435 or For more information call 410-278- Network, 410-996-0550. No endorsement email [email protected]. 4011/4907 or email usarmy.APG.imcom. by U.S. Army implied. www.APGNews.com THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2019 Vol. 63, No. 27

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DEPUTY Mark Kitz is promoted to Senior Executive Service and deputy, PEO IEW&S. PEO IEW&S|B2

ROBOTICS APG researchers delve into future autonomous robot technology. CCDC ARL|B2

IRON MIKE CECOM financial analyst Ashleigh Bickler shares the story of Fort Bragg’s Iron Mike. ROOTS|B3 U.S. Army illustration Army scientists have reached a promising milestone in the field of quantum research for enhanced capabilities in quantum simu- lation and quantum computation aimed at massive data storage and processing for tactical advantage by the Soldier. Namely, quantum entanglement has potential for massive data storage and processing, secure communications and quantum, rather than newsbrief classically limited, sensing and navigation.

JOINT CBRNE GREEN DRAGON BALL National Capital Region Quantum Leap The Inspector General, Office of the Secretary of the Army, Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith, Future Quantum Systems Aim to Improve Soldier Performance will host the Annual Nation- al Capital Region 2019 CCDC Army Research Laboratory potential for massive data storage ty of Waterloo, University of Cali- “Trapped ions are excellent Joint CBRNE Ball in hon- ADELPHI, Md. -- Army sci- and processing, secure communi- fornia, Berkeley and the Lawrence candidates for quantum simula- or of the 101st Anniversary entists have reached a promising cations and quantum, rather than Berkeley National Laboratory, are tion, computing and materials sci- of the U.S. Army Chemical milestone in the field of quantum the classically limited, sensing and the first to propose a numerical ence studies because they have Corps, Friday, July 26, at research for improved capabilities navigation. technique to achieve two-dimen- long-lived internal atomic states for The Waterford Springfield, Dr. Q. Sara Quraishi, physicist sional physics in a trapped ion sys- quantum information storage and 6715 Commerce Street, in quantum simulation and quan- at the U.S. Army Combat Capa- tem. The proposal uses a simplified the high-fidelity ion-control has Springfield, VA 22150. The tum computation that provide the keynote speaker is Dr. Rob- Soldier a tactical advantage on the bilities Development Command’s laser control technique to increase been demonstrated for us in quan- ert Kadlec, the Assistant battlefield. Army Research Laboratory, along the utility of linear 1-D ion chains Secretary for Preparedness Quantum entanglement has the with collaborators at the Universi- for quantum information studies. See QUANTUM, page B4 and Response at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Tickets cost $55 for active duty enlisted; $70 for officers and civilians. Dur- AFC Inspires Next Generation of ing this event, the Chemical Corps Regimental Associa- tion will present Order of the Dragon awards to recog- Innovators with STEM Outreach nize “Dragon Soldiers” and spouses who have demon- BY AMANDA LIGON workforce. strated the highest stan- CCDC “The global competitiveness dards of integrity and moral LEESBURG, Va. -- As Army for STEM talent is strengthening,” character, an outstand- Futures Command drives efforts explained Christina Weber, CCDC ing degree of profession- to modernize capabilities for the acting chief of STEM Education al competence, and have & Outreach, and AEOP coopera- contributed to the promo- future force, it also works to foster a pipeline of highly-skilled civilian tive agreement manager. “To be tion of the Chemical Corps prepared, we need a more diverse, in numerous ways over the engineers and scientists who will agile and resilient STEM work- course of their career. discover and develop the technolo- The Annual Nation- gies beyond 2028. force, and that’s where AEOP al Capital Region 2019 This pipeline starts with the comes in.” Joint CBRNE Ball is open Army Educational Outreach CCDC scientists, engineers, to all U.S. Army active Program. non-commissioned officers and duty, National Guard, and AFC’s Combat Capabilities support staff from the Nation- Reserve personnel; DA civil- Development Command manages al Science Teachers Association ians and contractors; family played host to 75 sixth- through members; retirees; veter- AEOP on behalf of the Army, and Photo by Amanda Ligon, CCDC works to cultivate student interest ninth-grade students compet- ans; and invited guests. ing in AEOP’s 17th annual eCY- Students explain their projects to guests during the VIP Meet For tickets and for more in science, technology, engineer- BERMISSION National Judging & Greet during eCYBERMISSION in Leesburg, Va., June 21, information about this ing and mathematics, or STEM, 2019. Led by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development event, visit the Green Drag- subjects -- and awareness of Army & Educational Event in Leesburg, Virginia, June 16-21. Command, eCYBERMISSION is a web-based competition that on Ball Web site at https:// science and technology in partic- challenges student teams from across the country to develop www.ecbc.army.mil/jointc- ular – well before they enter the See STEM, page B5 scientific solutions to problems in their local communities. brneball/ or email usarmy. APG.ecbc.mbx.green- [email protected]. Aiding Unit Task Reorganization Engineers with PM Tactical Radios recently traveled to Fort Hood, Texas, to online train the 3rd Security Forces Assistance Brigade to operate the Black Sails application. Black Sails quickly enables www.APGNews. Unit Task Reorganization by connecting com software-defined radios to Nett Warrior facebook.com/ end-user devices via a network-broadcast APGMd similar to Wi-Fi. Commanders from each unit select the discovered network from twitter.com/ the app or scan the QR code on their USAGAPG EUD to quickly configure their radios as part of UTR. flickr.com/photos/ usagapg/ The 3rd SFAB’s higher headquarters will pilot Black Sails during a future Combat Training Event at Fort Polk, ICE system Louisiana. http://ice.disa.mil/ Photo courtesy of PEO C3T Facebook, http://on.fb.me/HzQIow

index APG History | B6 Crossword | B4 Did You Know? | B5 B2 APG News • July 11, 2019 PEO IEW&S Declares New Deputy for Acquisition ‘Marathon’

BY JOHN HIGGINS PEO IEW&S “In baseball there is always talk of 5-tool prospects that can hit for average and pow- er, run, throw and field at the highest lev- el. Often times it is overhyped; especially if we’re talking about a Yankee.” joked Brig. Gen. Robert Collins, Program Executive Officer for Intelligence Electronic Warfare and Sensors, as he hosted the promotion of Mark Kitz to Deputy PEO. “Mark is our real-deal 5-tool player here at PEO IEW&S. He has an amazing intel- lect, superior leadership skills, [and] unique ability to think out of the box, is a tremen- dous communicator and selfless as he always ensures the team and mission comes first.” said Collins. “He has had the pulse of the organization for some time both as a the tech director for DCGS-A coordinating with many of the oth- er PMs and most recently as our Acquisi- tion & Engineering division chief, which has given him visibility and insight to the entire PEO portfolio.” Kitz gave a heartfelt speech thanking everyone from his family and friends who supported him in early life, to those who expanded that network in his profession- al career. Mark Kitz Kitz and his wife Erika were both raised Photo by John Higgins, PEO IEW&S in New Jersey by families steeped in the tra- dition of public service with parents serv- Mark Kitz, the new Deputy Program Executive Officer for Intelligence Electronic Warfare and Sensors, is sworn in as a ing as policemen and public school teachers. member of the Senior Executive Service by Brig. Gen. Robert Collins, the PEO for IEW&S, June 26, 2019. Kitz holds a bachelor’s degree from Lafay- ette College and a master’s from the New Defense Science and Technology in Edin- for Project Manager Distributed Common ensure that the executive management of the Jersey Institute of Technology. burgh, Armed Forces Overseas Australia, Ground Systems–Army. government of the United States is respon- His first major assignment for the Army where he launched collaborative research In 2015, Kitz became director for Acqui- sive to the institutional needs, policies, and was as chief engineer and project lead for between the Army and Australian laborato- sition and Engineering in PEO IEW&S goals of the nation. While there are more TROJAN, a foundation of intelligence plat- ries in the intelligence and electronic war- where he remained until his promotion not than 200,000 civilian positions in the Army forms still used today. fare domains. only within the PEO but to the Senior Exec- .2% of those positions are SES level. Just In 2008, he was as far away as Australia, Sometime after that Kitz came to the utive Service. by sheer numbers, selection is an incredible where he served as a research engineer for PEO IEW&S team as the technical director The SES was established in 1978 to accomplishment. Army Researchers Consider Future Autonomous Robots CCDC Army Research Laboratory Researchers are designing future robotic ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. teammates to not have a single point of fail- -- The Army of the future will use advanced ure. A myriad of sensors will provide future ground robotics technologies to increase robots with many options. lethality, stand-off, penetration and conver- “They need to use cameras, sensors and gence according to senior leaders in the laser-range finders,” Osteen said. “It’s one of Army Futures Command. the ‘garbage in, garbage out’ principles that “Like it or not, artificial intelligence is you need to have autonomy algorithms in coming to the battlefield,” Lt. Gen. Eric Wes- order to get the best performance.” ley, deputy commanding general for the AFC One area of focus for Osteen’s research Futures and Concepts Center, said in a recent is multi-sensor calibration, or getting all the National Defense interview. “Do we want data to provide the robot with complete situ- to wrestle with the problem now, or allow ational awareness. it to come to the battlefield delivered by our The laboratory is closely coordinating peers?” the transition of its multi-sensor calibration Researchers at the U.S. Army Com- robotics research with CCDC’s Ground Vehi- bat Capabilities Development Command’s cle Systems Center, he said. Army Research Laboratory are wrestling “They are frequently a transition partner,” with autonomy challenges now. Osteen said. “The end user of our research “I want to get intelligent robotics sys- -- at the end of the day -- is the Soldier. tems to the field as soon as possible,” said But, to get it to the Soldier, we need to sort Phil Osteen, a roboticist with the lab’s Vehi- of ‘robustify’ some of our algorithms at the cle Technology Directorate at APG. “Sol- basic research level. GVSC is often our part- diering is the most dangerous profession on ner in particular.” Earth and I think it is our responsibility to try Robotics Collaborative to make that job a little bit safer.” Osteen earned his master’s degree in Technology Alliance mechanical engineering at the University of As part of a strategy to develop and deliv- Florida in 2009 and started working at the er new robotics capabilities to future Sol- Army’s corporate research laboratory soon diers, the Army has cast a wide net. The after. service has partnered with world-renowned “The battlefield is such a chaotic environ- experts in industry and academia in what ment that future robotics systems will have to is known as the Robotics Collaborative make some decisions on their own,” Osteen Technology Alliance, or RCTA. The group said. “You don’t want to consume another formed in 2009 to bring together govern- Soldier’s attention completely by just tele- ment, industrial and academic institutions to operating a robot.” address research and development required The trick, Osteen said, is to make the to enable the deployment of future military robot make decisions on its own. unmanned ground vehicle systems ranging “Specifically I’m interested in how the in size from man-portables to ground com- robot sees and understands its environment, bat vehicles. in particular when things go south, which Partners include Carnegie Mellon Univer- they will,” he said. sity - The Robotics Institute; Massachusetts Researchers are asking hard questions Institute of Technology; Florida State Uni- Photo by David McNally, CCDC ARL about what happens when sensors malfunc- versity; the universities of Central Florida Roboticist Phil Osteen envision robots of the future with autonomous capabili- tion or if something goes wrong during a and Pennsylvania; Cal Tech/Jet Propulsion ties for the U.S. Army CCDC Army Research Laboratory at Aberdeen Proving room clearing or ambush. Lab; QinetiQ North America and General Ground, Maryland. “In order to be successful, robotics sys- Dynamics Land Systems – Robotics. tems would need to be able to make deci- “We’re trying to go from tools to team- United States is concerned, Osteen said. and technology to ensure dominant strate- sions on the fly,” Osteen said. mates so you can work side-by-side with “We need people to understand that we’re gic land power. Through collaboration across Soldiers adapt, he said. If the lights go them,” said Dr. Stuart Young, RCTA col- thinking very hard about this,” he said. the command’s core technical competencies, out, they use night vision goggles, or feel laborative alliance manager. “In order for “We’re not taking these concerns lightly.” CCDC leads in the discovery, development their way around. Future robotics systems robots to be teammates, they must operate in The CCDC Army Research Laborato- and delivery of the technology-based capa- would need to adapt as well. unstructured, complex environments.” ry is an element of the U.S. Army Combat bilities required to make Soldiers more lethal “Robots would need to use whatever sen- Regardless of the future capability of Capabilities Development Command. As the to win the nation’s wars. CCDC is a major sors they have to regain situational aware- autonomous robotics systems, there will Army’s corporate research laboratory, ARL subordinate command of the U.S. Army ness,” he said. always be a human in the loop, as far as the discovers, innovates and transitions science Futures Command.

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BY ASHLEIGH BICKLER CECOM ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- Nestled amidst a colorful array of well- tended flowers and bushes, within view of the XVIII Airborne Corps commander’s Courtesy photo office at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, stands a Iron Mike, the Airborne Trooper, created by Bel Air artist Leah Hiebert, stands in monument dedicated to the Airborne Soldier. the traffic circle in front of the XVIII Airborne Corps headquarters at Fort Bragg, While the nearly 17-foot tall statue is offi- North Carolina. cially named “The Airborne Trooper,” it is colloquially known as Iron Mike. The statue year, in Fayetteville, the Army hosts the ue reads: “Iron Mike In honor of Airborne is said to keep eternal watch on the post flag, Wear Blue: Run to Remember All American Troopers whose courage, dedication, and tra- and those who listen closely, can almost hear Marathon and the Mike to Mike Half Mar- ditions make them the world’s finest fight- it whisper the airborne moto, “All the Way!” athon. The Mike to Mike starts at the Iron ing soldiers”. That statement embodies the The moniker “Iron Mike” was common- Mike statue at the Airborne & Special Oper- strength, tenacity, and ferocity of the XVIII ly used in the early 20th century to refer to ations Museum and ends at the Iron Mike Airborne Corps and is a fitting tribute to its military statues - so much so, that the nick- statue at Fort Bragg. Participants literally run continued mission today. name has endured and actual names for many from one Iron Mike to the other Iron Mike As Fort Bragg is the “Home of the Airborne monuments are seldom used. Fort Bragg’s Courtesy photo during the aptly-named half marathon. The and Special Operations Forces,” housing the Iron Mike was completed in 1961 by artist Author Ashleigh Bickler’s mural, popular race typically draws huge crowds headquarters of the XVIII Airborne Corps and and sculptor Leah Hiebert, whose husband, commissioned by the Army & Air that cheer on the civilian and military run- the 82nd Airborne Division (Air Assault), Iron Samuel L. Hiebert, served as an Army chap- Force Exchange Service, which she ners who come from across the country to Mike is, understandably, the mascot for Fort lain during World War II. The statue depicts designed, printed, and displayed at participate. Bragg and the Airborne Soldier. a World War II-era paratrooper holding a two Exchange locations in 2016, fea- Thompson submachine gun while advanc- The stance Leah L. Hiebert tured Iron Mike, the Airborne Trooper ing. The original statue was commissioned statue. Iron Mike stands with his left foot in a Hiebert created paintings and sculptures by former XVIII Airborne Corps Command- raised position on a pile of rocks and his in the U.S., as well as in North Korea, Japan er Lt. Gen. Robert F. Sink, and was meant to ca created in 2005. The original Iron Mike, upper body leaning forward bearing his and Germany, while serving overseas with be a tribute dedicated to all paratroopers past, created with polyester strips dipped in epoxy weight on his elbow which rests on his raised her husband. According to her obituary at present, and future. and stretched over a steel frame, stood 16 left knee. This famous stance led to the Legacy.com, she had more than 60 years of Sgt. Maj. James Runyon, a veteran of feet 4 inches tall from boots to helmet, and renaming of a popular calisthenic exercise in experience lecturing, teaching, judging and World War II, Korea and Vietnam, posed weighed 3,235 pounds. It stood watch over Soldier’s physical training routine. The exer- creating and she was the first Western wom- for the statue in 1961. Known as a prolific, the southern entrance to the post, on Bragg cise, known as The Lunge was renamed The an to have a solo art exhibit in Korea in 1947, groundbreaking artist and dedicated military Boulevard, until its move to the traffic cir- Iron Mike by Fort Bragg’s airborne troops. and to have sculptures accepted in the Metro- spouse, Leah Hiebert passed away at the age cle in 1979. Today, paratroopers and Soldiers across the politan Museum of Tokyo. She is best known of 99 in 2009, at her Harford County home After its replacement with the bronze ver- force - as the name has attained ubiquity in for her creation, under the commission of in Bel Air, Maryland. sion, the original statue, which had been the Army - spend their early-morning PT ses- the Army, of the “Iron Mike” statue at Fort Not many people realize that the stat- deteriorating, was restored and refurbished sions strengthening their legs for the rigors of Bragg, North Carolina. Also an author, she ue that stands in the traffic circle in front and was placed at the Airborne & Special missions and Airborne operations, mimick- published “The Making of Iron Mike” at the of the Fort Bragg post headquarters is not Operations Museum in downtown Fayette- ing Iron Mike’s lunge-like stance. age of 96. Hiebert is buried in Shenandoah Hiebert’s original statue, but a bronze repli- ville, North Carolina on June 14, 2010. Each The inscription on the base of the stat- Memorial Park, Frederick County, Virginia.

Army Physicists Explore GPS-free Navigation with Electromagnetic Fields

CCDC Army Research Laboratory ADELPHI, Md. -- In the future, Soldiers and autonomous vehicles will use tricord- er-like sensors to measure electromagnetic fields. That might be valuable information for navigation in a GPS-denied environment, according to Army research leadership. At the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory, scientists are working on a proj- ect called Mobile Power Meter - a way to remotely measure power without exposure to harmful high voltages. “The power grid bathes everything in electromagnetic low-frequency radiation,” said research physicist Dr. Kevin Claytor, with the lab’s Sensors and Electron Devices Directorate at its Adelphi Laboratory Center. “By measuring voltage, we can help deter- mine the stability of the grid.” When you think about it, we’re all swim- ming through 60-hertz fields, Claytor said. “One of the cool experiments we did is strapping a sensor to the top of the car and driving it around town,” he said. Army researchers found stronger signals closer to power lines -- knowledge that may help with moving around power lines or for avoiding them altogether. “We realized that we can use this for oth- er applications such as navigation,” Clay- tor said. The Global Positioning System, or GPS, works by having many satellites in orbit broadcasting signals down to Earth. Those signals are very weak, Claytor said. This means they are vulnerable to jamming. “The power system is basically a ground- U.S. Army Shutterstock illustration based system that’s generating a lot of Electromagnetic low-frequency radiation from the power grid bathe everything in a sea of 60-hertz waves. This may be 60-hertz fields,” he said. “It’s very difficult a key to a denial-resistant navigation system, according to Army scientists. to avoid that signal. We can even see it from satellites.” In the meantime, Army researchers con- By leveraging this, Army researchers tinue their underpinning research discover- think they may have a denial-resistant meth- ing, innovating and hopefully transitioning od of navigation. these capabilities to future warfighters, he “This could become really important for said. the Army of the future and for society in gen- “This technology is probably more of the eral,” said CCDC ARL Director Dr. Phil Per- 15-to 20-year time frame, but we’ll prob- conti. “If someone were to take down the ably see some demonstrations of that well GPS system, or the GPS signals were denied before then.” and people were trying to navigate … it The CCDC Army Research Laborato- would be somewhat problematic.” ry is an element of the U.S. Army Combat It would be a particular challenge for the Capabilities Development Command. As the U.S. Army because the military depends on Army’s corporate research laboratory, ARL assured position, navigation and timing to discovers, innovates and transitions science accomplish its wartime missions, he said. and technology to ensure dominant strate- “There are still outstanding problems,” gic land power. Through collaboration across Claytor said. “One of the things is that you the command’s core technical competencies, need good knowledge of where your source CCDC leads in the discovery, development signals are.” and delivery of the technology-based capa- Using supercomputers to interpret field bilities required to make Soldiers more lethal measurements may be a potential solution, to win the nation’s wars. CCDC is a major Claytor said. subordinate command of the U.S. Army “In the future, that’s something that is Futures Command. going to be augmented by artificial intelli- gence and machine learning,” he said, add- ing, “I think we’re a few years away from seeing a demonstration of this. Much of what Research physicist Dr. Kevin Claytor we do at ARL is very future forward. We’re studies electromagnetic fields for focused not just on the immediate impact, the Army at the Adelphi Laboratory but on impacts 20 or 30 years out.” Center in Maryland. Photo by David McNally, CCDC ARL ‘Seinfeld’ turns 30 By Rachel Ponder, APG News The popular television show “Seinfeld” first premiered on July 5, 1989 on NBC. Described as a “show about nothing” it featured comedian Jerry Seinfeld, as a fictionalized versionB4 APG News of • himself, July 11, 2019 and the lives of his friends, Elaine Benes, Cosmo Kramer and Georgeto the pressures and 12. On “Seinfeld” Jerry is an commercialism of the Christmas avid fan of this superhero. Costanza. Test Theyour SeinfeldAPG Crosswordknowledge with thisseason. This holiday was the 13. “Seinfeld” was produced trivia puzzle. focus of the 1997 “Seinfeld” by West-Shapiro Productions 1 episode “The ______.” and Castle ______2 19. This “Seinfeld” main Entertainment and ran from 3 4 5 6 character did not appear in the 1989 to 1998. first episode. 14. The season two episode,

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easy because they all interact with each oth- computing. the Army’s interactions with our collab- er, just like the suspended magnets.” Namely, quantum entanglement has orators,” Quraishi said. “By combining QUANTUM For the case of the ions, careful appli- potential for massive data storage and pro- expertise from multiple disciplines, we cation of laser fields, as described in the cessing, secure communications and quan- were able to develop an approach to over- Continued from Page B1 group’s work titled “Dynamical Hamilto- tum, rather than classically limited, sensing come the hurdle of numerically generat- nian engineering of 2-D rectangular lattic- and navigation. ing higher-dimensional systems given an tum information,” Quraishi said. “However, es in a one-dimensional ion chain,” turns Quraishi said an important feature of this experimentally tractable 1-D ion trapping except for a handful of exotic experimental off certain ion-ion interactions so that the work is that even for increasing ion size configuration.” setups, most ions are trapped in linear 1-D result is that the ions only have interactions (more than 10 ions), the results scale favor- Quraishi said the future is bright in terms chains, limiting their utility to study high- that would only appear in a 2-D rectangu- ably with experimental resources. Howev- of the potential of this research in the quan- er dimensional 2-D or 3-D physics such as lar lattice. er, a crucial first step is to demonstrate this tum community as well as what it could quantum entanglement distribution, changes “This protocol is significant because it is protocol for at least four ions. enable for the Army of the future. in phases of matter and long or short range considerably simpler than competing meth- “ARL’s custom fabricate trap can readily The CCDC Army Research Laborato- interaction physics.” ods, which require individual qubit con- trap such a chain of ions,” Quraishi said. “In ry is an element of the U.S. Army Com- According to Quraishi, given the increas- trol,” Quraishi said. “These results allow for the future, the plan is to apply this hybrid bat Capabilities Development Command. ing size in the number of ions the research- a tractable way to study higher dimension scheme that combines local and global con- As the Army’s corporate research laborato- ers can trap, protocols for higher dimensions material science in a carefully controlled trol of the ions to engineer higher-dimen- ry, ARL discovers, innovates and transitions are appealing and timely. To meet this need, manner. Better understanding of the fun- sional physics from our linear chain of four science and technology to ensure dominant the researchers must turn off interactions damental properties of matter can help us ions.” strategic land power. Through collaboration between certain ions in the 1-D chain. engineer devices for enhanced performance This collaborative effort is overseen by across the command’s core technical com- “The ions are physically positioned in a and increased capability in applications like the Army’s International Technology Cen- petencies, CCDC leads in the discovery, 1-D chain and order themselves with rough- sensing and material resiliency.” ter, which brought together academic-based development and delivery of the technolo- ly equal spacing, very similar to a 1-D chain This research supports the Command, research and Army Mission aims in quan- gy-based capabilities required to make Sol- of magnetic balls suspended by strings,” Control, Communications, Intelligence tum science. diers more lethal to win the nation’s wars. Quraishi said. “Devising methods to turn on Cross-Functional Team, as it involves cre- “The research topic and approach were CCDC is a major subordinate command of and off interactions between the ions is not ating new avenues for communication and based on ideas jointly developed through the U.S. Army Futures Command.

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Continued from Page B1 Similar to an online science fair, eCYBER- MISSION is a web-based competition that challenges student teams from across the coun- try to develop scientific solutions to problems in their local communities. This year, the pro- gram tallied nearly 18,000 student participants. “With programs like eCYBERMIS- SION, we’re exposing the next generation of STEM talent to the Army’s most cutting-edge research and technology through its high- ly-skilled civilian scientists and engineers,” Weber said. During each competition phase, students interacted with countless Army scientists and engineers who answered questions, gave tech- nical advice, shared insight, provided feed- back, and judged project folders. eCYBERMISSION is just one of countless STEM programs offered by AEOP, represent- ing the Army’s commitment to developing a diverse, agile, highly competent STEM talent pool to strengthen the Army, DOD, and the Nation’s workforce. “It is our goal to make sure student are exposed to STEM opportunities,” said John Willison, CCDC deputy to the commanding general, “And to help students understand what you can do with a STEM education, Photo by Tom Faulkner, CCDC where you can go with a STEM career, and Students learn about flood risks and environmental protection during Army Labs Day during eCYBERMISSION in how it contributes to the Army mission.” Leesburg, Va., June 18, 2019. Led by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, eCYBERMISSION is a The eCYBERMISSION National Judg- web-based competition that challenges student teams from across the country to develop scientific solutions to problems ing & Educational Event includes a variety in their local communities. eCYBERMISSION is part of the Army Educational Outreach Program. of activities for students, who are joined by a team of CCDC scientists, engineers and non- ence their work has already made in their local Eighth grade: Team Antastic Acids, and lakes from washing machines using commissioned officers who serve as mentors communities.” Madison, Alabama common household items. during the national competition. Teams learn The top four national winners, as well as Neha Chopade, Puja Chopade, and Each member of the national finalist about the Army Values, practice public speak- the People’s Choice and Army Values teams Pranav Somu worked with Team Advisor teams received $4,000 in U.S. E.E. Savings ing and presentation skills, tour Washington, were announced at an awards banquet on June Beena Chopade and came up with an innova- Bonds (matured value), and each member of meet with members of Congress, and partic- 21. An additional five teams were recognized tive solution to non-recyclable multilayered the national winning teams received $9,000 ipate in hands-on Army STEM activities like as “STEM in Action” recipients, who will food packaging which involves separating U.S. E.E. Savings Bonds (matured value). water balloon ballistics and remote control receive funds to implement their solutions in the packaging’s individual layers so that Since the program’s inception in 2002, eCY- vehicle acceptance testing. their community. each component can be recovered in its orig- BERMISSION has awarded state, regional “I love being an Army scientist, and this “The creativity and enthusiasm that stu- inal form. and national competition winners more than is a great way for me to share that with the dents bring to the eCYBERMISSION com- Ninth grade: Team Phantastic Phage $10 million in U.S. Savings Bonds. next generation of scientists and engineers,” petition every year is truly inspiring,” Weber Phinders, West Jordan, Utah The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities said Dr. Sasha Teymorian, a chemist with said. “These students are becoming the next Kate Watson, Rachel Amedee, Abigail Development Command manages the Army the CCDC Army Research Laboratory who generation of thought leaders in science and Atkinson and Gavin Grose worked with Educational Outreach Program on behalf of served as an eCYBERMISSION mentor this technology, and it’s amazing to be a part of Team Advisor Lora Gibbons to identify iso- the Department of the Assistant Secretary year. “I was fortunate to have a number of that.” lated bacteriophages within the E. coli sam- of the Army for Research & Technology. outstanding mentors in my school years, and 2018-2019 National winning ples that could eventually be developed into eCYBERMISSION is administered by the these programs are the perfect way for me to two products that would serve either as a National Science Teachers Association under teams be thankful and give back.” method of bacteria detection, or a method of the direction of AEOP. The week culminated for students with the Sixth grade: Team H.O.T.C.A.R.S., bacteria elimination. CCDC, formerly known as the U.S. Army set-up of their project displays, and a presen- Lubbock, Texas People’s Choice: Team I-ANN Tech, Research, Development and Engineering tation to the national judging panel. This year, Alexa Tindall, Ethan Djajadi and Josiah Richland, Texas Command, has the mission to provide the student projects ranged from reducing food Morales worked with Team Advisor Laura Ivanie Leslie, Nolan Nguyen, Noel Obi research, engineering, and analytical exper- waste and water contamination, to planting Wilbanks to help combat the issue of hot car and Ayah Said worked with Team Advisor tise to deliver the capabilities that enable the reflective grasses along roadways to reduce related deaths by creating a device reminding Richard Embrick to design a compact brace- Army to deter and, when necessary, deci- vehicle-animal collision and developing an parents when their children are still in the car. let that includes various health packages for sively defeat any adversary now and into the alternative to finger pricks for diabetics. Seventh grade: Team Oh, Deer!, Lub- people of different age groups and sizes. future. CCDC collaborates across the Future “The students work hard to compete at this bock, Texas Army Values: Team Microfiber Fight- Force Modernization Enterprise and its own national event, and I love seeing them set-up Isaiah Baier, Aaron Barbee, Caleb Cole- ers, Bay Village, Ohio global network of domestic and internation- their booths and practice,” Teymorian said. Smith and Dimitrio Martinez worked with Sarah Knox, Boden McDougal and Gwyn al partners in academia, industry and other “It gives me the opportunity to hear about Team Advisor Laura Wilbanks to solve the Miller worked with Team Advisor Rich- government agencies to accomplish this mis- why they chose the challenges they did for problem of deer related automobile accidents ard Gash to find a way to reduce the plas- sion under the strategic vision of the Army the project, and to learn how big of a differ- by using flora illumination. tic microfibers being discharged into streams Futures Command.

Did You Know?

Hemochromatosis can be tricky because its early July is Hemochromatosis symptoms are similar to the symptoms for many other Screening and Awareness Month. conditions, while its later systems vary widely based on what organs are affected by the overload. The What is Hemochromatosis? American Liver Association asserts, “Many people Hemochromatosis is an inherited iron disorder in which the have no symptoms, even in advanced cases. Joint body simply loads too much iron. It is common among Caucasians, pain is the most common complaint of people with affecting approximately 1 in 400 individuals of European ancestry. hemochromatosis.” If left untreated, hemochromatosis can damage joints and organs, Despite the difficulties in nailing down a definitive and eventually be fatal. Hemochromatosis affects more than 1 list, possible symptoms of hemochromatosis, from million Americans. early to advanced, include: dizziness; abdominal pain; Hemochromatosis Screening and Awareness Month educates fatigue; general weakness; joint pain; weight loss; early the general public that patients with early hemochromatosis have menopause; impotence; elevated liver enzymes; body no symptoms, and are unaware of their condition. The disease may hair loss; unexplained weight loss; shortness of breath; then be discovered when elevated iron blood levels are noted by routine blood loss of sex drive; arthritis, high blood sugar; cirrhosis; and more. testing. In males, symptoms may not appear until 40-50 years of age. Iron deposits According to the CDC, “Although most people reach middle-age before they in the skin cause darkening of the skin. In females, symptoms may not appear until have symptoms of hemochromatosis, some people may have symptoms at a sometime after the onset of menopause. younger age.” Hemochromatosis patients are believed to absorb excessive amounts of iron While rare, the onset of symptoms can appear by the age of 30 in males. from the diet. Since the human body has limited ways of eliminating the absorbed iron, the iron accumulates over time in the liver, bone marrow, pancreas, skin, and How is Hemochromatosis Treated? testicles. This accumulation of iron in these organs causes them to function poorly. According to the American Liver Foundation, “Treatment for hemochromatosis is The awareness color for Hemochromatosis Awareness is Burgundy. simple, inexpensive, and safe.” The first thing a doctor will typically do is draw blood, a process called What Causes Hemochromatosis? phlebotomy. Starting with a pint of blood 1-2 times per week, the amount of blood A gene mutation usually causes hemochromatosis, though the simple presence drawn will depend on the severity of the iron overload. By taking blood out of the of the mutation does not necessarily mean that the disease will develop. According body, a doctor is also reducing the amount of iron in a person’s system. to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Not all people with this Once iron levels have returned to normal patients can set up maintenance gene mutation develop iron overload, and not all people with iron overload develop phlebotomy treatments every few months. Many blood donation centers offer free the signs and symptoms of hemochromatosis.” blood drawings for people with hemochromatosis. The CDC advises, “If you have Basically, people with hemochromatosis absorb more iron than their bodies hemochromatosis, you should have your serum ferritin level checked at least once a need. Since there is no way for the body to get rid of excess iron, that iron builds year. Doing so can help keep your iron level within the normal range and avoid the up in the bloodstream and organs. This buildup is called iron overload. As iron serious problems caused by too much iron.” overload persists, the body’s systems sustain lasting damage that can ultimately result in organ failure. Dietary considerations If hemochromatosis is discovered early, the treatment can reduce damage and The NIDDK asserts, “Healthy people usually absorb less than 10% of iron in the lighten the symptoms of the condition. If left undiagnosed, hemochromatosis can food they eat. People with hemochromatosis absorb up to 30% of that iron. They cause lasting issues and irreversible harm. can help prevent iron overload by eating only moderate amounts of iron-rich foods, such as red meat and organ meat, avoiding supplements that contain iron, [and] Why Get Screened? avoiding supplements that contain vitamin C, which increases iron absorption.” Since July is Hemochromatosis Screening Awareness Month, now is the time to People with hemochromatosis should take steps to prevent liver damage as well, learn about getting screened. which may mean reducing or completely avoiding alcohol consumption. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney It is estimated that as much as or more than 16 million Americans have some Diseases, “Without treatment, iron may build up in the organs and cause degree of elevated iron and are at risk for the same diseases that occur in people complications, including cirrhosis, diabetes, irregular heart rhythms or weakening with the untreated classic type. of the heart muscle, arthritis, and erectile dysfunction. If a health care provider diagnoses and treats the iron overload caused by hemochromatosis before organ damage has occurred, a person can live a normal, healthy life.” Yvonne Johnson, APG News In other words, early detection can make a serious impact on the severity of this Source(s) https://www.hemochromatosis.org/#overview; https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/ condition. condition/hereditary-hemochromatosis#diagnosis; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Talk with your doctor. The screening process for hemochromatosis is simple and Iron_overload; https://foodandhealth.com/july-hemochromatosis-month/?printPost=1; straightforward. According to the NIDDK, “Health care providers use medical and https://www.personalizedcause.com/health-awareness-cause-calendar/ family history, a physical exam, and routine blood tests to diagnose hemochromatosis or other conditions that could cause the same symptoms or complications.” pne83sjzkr5z6x36863r9hte593s6d What are the symptoms of Hemochromatosis? B6 APG News • July 11, 2019 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 1961.

By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News 2020 10 Years Ago: July 9, 2009

(Left) The U.S. Army Materiel Command Band leads the military contingent of the Havre de Grace Independence Day Parade. Participants included military vehicles from the Aberdeen Test Center and emergency vehicles from the Directorate of Emergency 2010 Services.

(Right) Retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey, of “Full Metal Jacket” fame, recites his lines as members of his production crew capture the action and sound during filming for the series “Lock n’ 2000 Load” at the Aberdeen Test Center. A 1987 Golden Globe Award nominee for Best Supporting Actor, Ermey passed away April 15, 2018. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. 25 Years Ago: July 6, 1994

(Left) Joe Osborne, a Directorate of Public Works carpenter, covers the damage to Building 310 that resulted from an early morning fire. Workers in the 1990 Military Personnel Division had just moved back into the wing after repairs were made from a roof collapse over the winter.

1980 (Right) A motorist heeds the 20 mph speed limit on Plumb Point Loop that was placed by the Aberdeen Proving Ground police to monitor traffic speeds in the area.

1970 50 Years Ago: July 9, 1969

1960

(Above) Gilbert Trego, a facility engineer with the Facilities Management Directorate, left, discusses aspects of the exterior cooling tower for the new Command Headquarters building with Paul Wirtz, chief, Engineering Services Division, FMD. The unit is part of the building’s air conditioning system..

(Left) Edgewood Arsenal announces a new $2.3 million quality assurance chemical laboratory building will be named after the late Col. Harry C. Gilbert, a leader in the development of quality assurance principles in the U.S. Army and Frederick, 1950 Maryland native.