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By AMANDA ROMINIECKI APG News Once again, that time of year arrives: the sun is rising later in the morning and it is increasingly darker as you head home from work. The struggle to adjust to the end of day- light saving time settles in, and there frost covers your windshield in the morning. While fall has been rel- atively mild thus far and winter won’t official- ly arrive for another four weeks, Old Man Winter is fickle and freezing temperatures can arrive without a APG Theater Group members Richard Delbrook, a volunteer actor, and Army veteran and Ruggles Golf Course volunteer Joe moment’s notice. Phoebus give an animated lip-sync performance of Bruce Springsteen’s “Glory Days.” Before the first measur- able snow storm hits, Team APG is urged to take precautions now to prepare for the snowy winters com- Red, Hot & Blue talent mon to the region, including knowing where to go for information about post closures and delayed open- Variety show delights Perry Point patients ings due to snow. Story and photos by YVONNE JOHNSON of musical presentations arranged by the eras combined efforts from several groups and Where to go for info APG News of World War II, Vietnam and present day. individuals who included the Garrison’s Bet- Updates about a change Team APG and the Perry Point VA Medi- Participants included members of the ter Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) to the installation’s normal cal Center presented a Veterans Day program Rhema Praise singers and the APG The- program; the APG Spouses Club; and Sher- operating status are dis- to remember for hospitalized patients and their ater Group. maine Johnson, Perry Point VAMC supervi- seminated several ways. families during the “Red, Hot and Blues!” vari- Guests included APG Senior Command- sor of Recreation Therapy. The first and most direct ety show in the medical center theater Nov. 11. er Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford; Garrison “Along with our APG Soldiers, they all way APG leaders will send Led by APG Theater Group Director Tri- Commander Col. James E. Davis; and Senior weather alerts to the com- stepped up to the plate to be a part of this cia Devine, the show featured APG Soldiers, Command Sgt. Maj. William G. Bruns. civilians, veterans and volunteers in a series Devine said the show was the result of See SHOW, page 17 See WINTER, page 17 inside APG Soldiers, civilians visit D.C. COOKING Story and photos by STACY SMITH Prevent cross-contam- APG News ination and foodborne More than 30 APG personnel remembered illnesses this holiday America’s past and present military heroes season. during a visit to Washington D.C. for the 6th annual Spirit of Thanks tour, Nov. 12. Practice | 7 The interactive excursion, which included sightseeing at war memorials, monuments and Arlington National Cemetery, was hosted by the Chesapeake FAMILIES Science and Security Corridor (CSSC). November serves as time Twenty-three of the trip’s attendees were to honor military families active-duty Soldiers. and their sacrifices. Month | 8 See TOUR, page 18

Flowers adorn the gravesite of Maj. Gen. Harold J. Greene, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2014, at Arlington National TECHNOLOGY Cemetery, Nov. 12. APG Soldiers visited One day, EEGs may mon- the gravesite during the 6th annual Spirit of Thanks tour hosted by the Chesapeake itor Soldiers for mental Science and Security Corridor. fatigue in real-time. Boosting | 12 Crawford HOLIDAY honors vets Track what on-post facilities are open or during local closed Thanksgiving weekend. Veterans Day Thanksgiving |14 ceremony

Officer of the Day Robert Hanson online escorts APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford as he places a wreath to honor the nation’s veterans www.TeamAPG. during a Veterans Day ceremony at com/APGNews Memorial Park in Aberdeen Nov. 11. facebook.com/ The annual ceremony was hosted by APGMd the American Legion Post 128, Aberdeen Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars twitter.com/ Post 10028 and Korean War Veterans USAGAPG Chapter 271. Wreaths were placed at the memorial ﬂ ickr.com/photos/ honoring Gold Star Mothers, departed usagapg/ comrades, living veterans, and veterans of homeland defense. ICE system http://ice.disa.mil/ Photo by Stacy Smith Facebook, http://on.fb.me/HzQIow

An Airman quickly backs away from a grease fire during a turkey fryer fire dem- onstration. In less than five seconds, flames completely engulfed November is Military the pot and the sup- porting structure, Family Month. How representing the sever- can the community ity of what can happen when someone support military attempts to fry a turkey that has not been families? properly unthawed. Photo by Senior Airman Marissa Tucker

I think they should have a Be a safe cook this holiday season food bank or clothing swap on APG. Maryland By FIRE INSPECTOR T.C. GLASSMAN will be released at some point during the cooking process. The use is an expensive Directorate of Emergency Services of turkey fryers can lead to devastating burns and other injuries, as place to live; well as property damage. lower ranking Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, which means families Consumers who prefer a fried turkey are urged to look for gro- Soldiers espe- will spend the day (or two) cooking up a large meal. But chefs cially need help. Linda Heikkila beware, cooking is the number one cause of home fires and home cery stores, specialty food retailers and restaurants that sell deep- fried turkeys, or to purchase a new type of “oil-less” turkey fryer. CYSS fire injuries. Dangers of deep-frying Stay in the kitchen An estimated 46 million turkeys will be cooked and eaten on Stay in the kitchen if you are frying, grilling or broiling food. Have more activ- Thanksgiving in the U.S. Many families prefer the crisp skin of a If you leave the kitchen – even for a short period of time – turn ities for military deep-fried turkey, but before dunking that bird into the fryer, the off the stove. spouses, they National Fire Protection Association recommends keeping these When cooking with oil, it is important to remember that smoke need a break things in mind: is the first sign of danger. If you see wisps of smoke or the oil too. Host relax- Hot oil may splash or spill during cooking. Contact between smells, immediately turn off the burner and remove the pan from ing activities hot oil and skin could result in serious injury. the burner. like open mic Turkey fryers can easily tip over, spilling hot cooking oil Always keep a pan lid easily accessible while frying or sauté- nights or book over a large area. ing. If the oil or food ignites, sliding a lid over the pan and turn- club meetings. In deep-frying, oil is heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and ing off the burner is safest option. Never throw water on a grease Serve as a men- Michael above. Cooking oil is combustible, and if it is heated above its or oil fire. Do not remove the lid – let the pan cool for quite some tor or coach for Mitchell time before removing the lid to avoid letting the fire start again. Child, Youth and cooking temperature its vapors can ignite. Retired military Propane-fired turkey fryers must be used outdoors. Many More than half of home cooking fire injuries occur when vic- School Services tims tried to fight the fire themselves. programs. parts of the country have rain or snow around Thanksgiving. If rain or snow hits the hot cooking oil, the oil may splatter or turn If the fire doesn’t go out or you don’t feel comfortable slid- to steam, leading to burns. ing a lid over the pan, get everyone out of the house and call 911 An overfilled fryer will cause hot oil to spill over the sides from outside. We can support when the turkey is put in. Be a safe cook MWR (Morale, A partially frozen turkey will cause hot oil to splatter and While cooking, it’s important to keep yourself from being the Welfare and Rec- cause serious burns. fire hazard. Wear short sleeves or roll up long sleeves. Pull back reation) pro- Even a small amount of spilled cooking oil on a hot burner long hair. Avoid loose or flowing clothing that could fall near the grams like can cause a large fire. burner. Outdoor Rec- reation and the The sides of the cooking pot, lid and handles can get dan- Stay awake and alert while cooking. Alcohol and many pre- APG Bowling gerously hot. scription drugs can impact your judgment and make you sleepy. Center. Directors The NFPA has a longstanding belief that turkey fryers that use An inattentive cook is a dangerous cook. and commanders CW2 Jovanny cooking oil, as currently designed, are not suitable for safe use by Keep the cooking area safe by ensuring children and pets are can encourage Suarez even the most well-informed and careful consumer. Underwrit- at least three feet from a hot stove. Turn pot handles toward the ers Laboratory, the leading independent safety organization in the back of the stove to avoid bumping into them or knocking them the support of AMCLC-APG these programs country (well known for its UL logo on most electronic devices) off the stove. Always keep flammable items like dish towels far by hosting team building events at does not endorse any oil turkey fryer. from the stove. MWR facilities. At-home turkey fryers use a large amount of cooking oil and For more fire safety information, visit www.nfpa.org or www. high temperatures, and they pose a significant danger that hot oil usfa.fema.gov.

You can write your elected officials, encour- Criminal Investigation Command seeks applicants age them to U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command Police College. support the mil- “Wanted.” The word placed in bold let- “Wanted” Soldiers must be U.S. citi- itary and their ters across a poster with the U.S. Army zens at least 21-years-old and a maximum families. You can rank of sergeant (non-promotable). Pro- also volunteer Criminal Investigation Command badge motable sergeants and staff sergeants with in the communi- incites fear in criminals around the world. ty. For example, Jeffery Shields The latest “Wanted” poster released one year or less time-in-grade may apply with a waiver. All applicants must have I read to children CECOM by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation during story time Command, however, is seeking assistance at least two years - but not more than 10 at the Bayside Community Center. of a different kind. Commonly known as years- time-in-service, have an ST score CID, it is seeking applications from qual- of 107 or higher (110 or higher if tested ified Solders to train and serve as sworn prior to Jan. 2, 2002), have at least 60 col- federal law enforcement agents. lege credit hours (waiver of up to half of CID and its agents support the Army this prerequisite may be considered), and Retailers can in peace and war, by investigating felony- have normal color vision and no record of acknowledge level crime that has an Army nexus. From mental or emotional disorders. our service by Additionally, they must be able to speak and write clear- giving military homicide to contracting fraud, CID’s reach covers the globe ly, attain and maintain a Top Secret-Single Scope Back- discounts to Sol- and helps keep the Army community safe with one of the diers, veterans highest crime solve rates in modern law enforcement. ground Investigation security clearance, no record of and their fami- CID Special Agents are on the cutting edge with the lat- unsatisfactory credit, and no felony or court-martial con- lies. It makes us est in criminal investigative tactics and techniques and victions. Lastly, they must be able to complete 36 months feel appreciat- receive some of the best training available in law enforce- of service obligation upon completion of the CID Special Agent Course. ed, it makes a Robin ment today. Agents are supported by a world-renowned difference. criminal forensic laboratory and have the opportunity to Soldiers with a passion for real detective work and the Sypniewski pursue education at the FBI National Academy, Metropol- above qualifications are “Wanted” by CID and can start the Retired Air Force itan Policy Academy at Scotland Yard, and the Canadian application process at www.cid.army.mil. APG SEVEN DAY FORECAST Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed

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“Everything is mobile now,” Slayman Training classes added, “So if it’s hard for them to come to us, we take it to them and because of that, our numbers are up.” put Team APG The breakdown says it all. (See info. Box) in position In addition, more than 500 AEDs are available for use on APG in the event of to save lives cardiac emergencies. Since the program’s inception, three lives have been saved by the general public using these devices. ByYVONNE JOHNSON The combination of extensive training APG News of personnel and availability of AEDs The Directorate of Emergency Ser- has resulted in a Return of Spontane- vices, Fire & Emergency Services Divi- ous Circulation (ROSC) rate of 75 per- sion exceeded community education cent for the last 12 cardiac arrests – the goals during the past year, putting Team national average is 10.7 percent. APG in a better position to react during “The goal is to be proactive instead of a medical or fire emergency. reactive,” Slayman added. “We need to Assistant Chiefs John E. Roush and get the information out to the public so Michael P. Slayman, representing the the people on the ground can be a force fire prevention and emergency medi- multiplier for us.” cal services (EMS) branches respec- Slayman also emphasized that train- tively, reported that more than 8,100 ing personnel with life-saving knowl- service members, civilians, contrac- edge is especially crucial for those tors, family members and visitors were working “behind the fence” where it can reached through the department’s train- take some time before medical assis- ing programs. tance arrives. “We revamped the way we do busi- “The system is working, “Roush ness,” Roush said. “The best way to get said, “Our completion numbers are high the word out is through technology and from taking a proactive approach and our large civilian population is techni- members of Team APG are reaping the cally savvy.” benefits.”

EMS Training Individuals Trained CPR/AED classes 1,333 First Aid 563 CPR/First Aid Combo 207 Safety briefings 754 Fire Prevention Training Individuals Trained Fire Extinguisher Class 800 Fire Drill 4,412 Photo by Rachel Ponder Juli Igartha, 13, practices performing CPR on a mannequin torso during the 4-H/ Fire Marshal Class 47 Army Child, Youth and School Services Babysitting Course held in July. Igartha Total Personnel Trained 2015 8,116 was just one of more than 1,300 individuals who received CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) trainings at APG in 2015.

Want to make a difference in how sserviceservices aarere rendered at APG? Tell us how we are didoing. VVisitiit http://ice.disa.mil. Click on “ARMY” then “Aberdeen Proving Ground.” 4 APG News • November 19, 2015 Session provides info on lung cancer, diabetes

By RACHEL PONDER family, per year. Today, the average per- APG News son consumes about 183 pounds of sug- In honor of November being both LUNG DISEASE EFFECTS 35 MILLION ar per year. Lung Cancer Awareness Month and AMERICANS EVERY YEAR The average American diet is also National Diabetes Month, the C4ISR high in “bad” fat like hydrogenated and Wellness Committee hosted an informa- Signs and symptoms of lung cancer include: partially hydrogenated oils, tion session for the APG community at trans fats and canola, vegetable and Chronic coughing the Myer Auditorium Nov. 12. corn oils. Coughing up blood She recommends eating organic Lung cancer awareness Frequent chest pain “good fats” like raw nuts, extra virgin Ruth Doerfler-Evans, a nurse navi- Hoarseness or wheezing olive oil, avocados, free-range eggs and gator from the Angelos Center of Lung Loss of appetite or weight loss grass-fed meat. Diseases at MedStar Franklin Square Fatigue “Eating healthy is an investment in Medical Center, led the presentation on Frequent problems with bronchitis your family’s health,” she said. lung disease. or pneumonia Christman also recommends taking “The lungs allow oxygen to pass into short activity breaks throughout the day the bloodstream and carbon dioxide to to get the body moving. Research has move out,” she said. “And acts as a giant Frequent chest pain ier choices to prevent diabetes and oth- shown that siting all day can cause harm filter.” Hoarseness or wheezing er illnesses. to the body. Even taking a 10 minute walk Doerfler-Evans said more than 35 Frequent problems with bronchitis “Are we setting our lives up to live a day can have a positive effect on your million Americans are affected by lung or pneumonia at a high level of health, or are we head- disease. The top three lung diseases are Loss of appetite or weight loss ed down the path of sickness, illness and health and overall wellbeing, she said. asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary Fatigue disease and we don’t even realize it?” After the presentation John Thiel, a disease (COPD) and lung cancer. She said the most important thing she asked attendees. contractor, said he attended the event Key causes of lung disease include patients can do to reduce their risk of Christman said diabetes is a condition because he was interested in both topics. smoking, age, family history and envi- lung cancer is to quit smoking and avoid of having abnormally elevated blood “I am getting more information ronmental exposure to asbestos, chemi- second hand smoke. According to the sugar. With Type 1 diabetes, the body because I am now looking at making cal fumes and pollutants. Centers for Disease Control and Preven- doesn’t produce enough insulin. With changes to improve my health,” he said. “If you are having difficulty breath- tion, about 90 percent of lung cancers Type 2 diabetes, the body does not use Neeta Jonchhe, with the Communi- ing, go see a lung specialist,” Doerfler- are linked with cigarette smoking. insulin properly. cations-Electronics Research, Develop- Evans said. “Smoking is the number one con- According to the CDC, 29.1 million ment and Engineering Center, said she She said lung cancer screening is rec- tributor to lung cancer,” Doerfler-Evans people, or 9.3 percent of the U.S. pop- appreciates the holistic health approach ommended for high risk patients. said. ulation has diabetes. Type 2 diabetes advocated by Christman. Jonchhe add- According to the American Cancer She advises smokers who want to accounts for 90 to 95 percent of all dia- ed that she wants to serve healthier food Society, lung cancer accounts for 27 per- quit should join a tobacco cessation pro- betes cases. at home. cent of all cancer deaths. gram for support. Smokers who work Christman said exercising, eating “My mom has Type 2 diabetes, so it “Each year, more people die of lung with coaches have a higher success rate, healthy, managing weight and work- does run in the family,” she said. “Not cancer than of colon, breast and prostate she said. ing with a health professional can help only did we learn about diabetes, but we learned about holistic health in general. I cancers combined,” she said. The Harford County Health Depart- prevent or delay diabetes. She recom- liked that she talked about being the best Doerfler-Evans said lung cancer often ment also offers tobacco cessation class- mends setting aside time during the person you can be.” takes many years to develop and is dif- es at no cost to tobacco users. For further week to exercise and carefully plan For information on future C4ISR ficult to detect at an early stage. When information call 410-612-1781. healthy meals. symptoms occur, the disease has usually “You value what you put time into,” Wellness Committee events read the reached an advanced stage. Diabetes awareness she said. “Value yourself. When you do APG News and check the APG Facebook Signs and symptoms of lung cancer Michelle Christman, a chiropractor that amazing things occur.” page, www.facebook.com/APGMd/, or include: assistant and host of the radio show, Christman said the average American contact Tiffany Grimes, CECOM G1, at Chronic coughing “Wake up to Wellness with Michelle diet is high in sugar. In 1904, less than 443-861-7901 or tiffany.l.grimes.civ@ Coughing up blood Christman,” talked about making health- 6 pounds of sugar was consumed per mail.mil.

Risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes: Being Overweight Having a Family History Having Diabetes while Pregnant (Gestational Diabetes) BODY DOES NOT BODY CANNOT USE TYPE MAKE ENOUGH INSULIN TYPE INSULIN PROPERLY Can develop at any age Can develop at any age 1 No known way to prevent it 2 Most cases can be prevented

You can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes People who have diabetes are at higher risk of serious health complications:

You can manage diabetes

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Source: www.cdc.gov Infographic by Molly Blosse November is National Diabetes Awareness Month By ANGELA LANG how often you should check your own Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic blood sugar. Perhaps your mom was diagnosed You should also know which range is when she was 50. Maybe you recall your acceptable for your individual situation. Healthy Living Don’t rely on a friend or family mem- grandmother talking about her “sugar.” ber’s acceptable range to know what is It may be that you have no family his- best for you. Some patients may need to tory what so ever, and yet you were just check their blood sugar numerous times told, “You have diabetes.” Healthy Living is a recurring feature in the APG News. It addresses health topics that matter most to our readers. To view more health topics a day while others may be best managed A million thoughts run through your with checks once or twice a week. and the Community Health Promotion Council calendar of events, visit mind: “The doctor must be wrong.” “It While it isn’t always pleasant to per- probably isn’t that bad.” “Now I have to the APG homepage www.TeamAPG.com To suggest health-related top- form, your daily blood glucose checks stop eating all of the foods I love!” “Will ics for the Health Living series, email [email protected] can help you and your doctor make deci- I lose a foot?” sions about your care. November is National Diabetes What is Hemoglobin A1c and pharmacy and take it.” Where can I go for more help? Awareness Month, and it is observed to Patients who are engaged in their bring attention to the millions of Amer- why is it important? Active-duty Soldiers, retirees and Hemoglobin A1c is a blood test that own healthcare know the name and dos- family members can schedule an appoint- icans who have already been or will be age of their medication as well as when diagnosed with diabetes. You are not shows the average level of blood sug- ment with a Certified Diabetes Educa- they should take it. In addition, patients tor at Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic at alone. One in 11 Americans have diabe- ar over the last three months. The result is reported as a percentage and can be who know how the medication works 410-278-5475. Civilians should contact tes and 86 million Americans are at high used to estimate your average blood sug- are more likely to be compliant with the their primary care manager and ask for a risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. ar level over that time period. The A1c medication dosing and have a higher referral to a diabetes educator. If you have diabetes, you are your is then to gauge how well you’re man- success with managing their condition. For more information, visit one of best advocate. Become educated about aging your diabetes. You should always If you are unsure about any of these, these websites: your condition and understand what is be able to answer the question, “What is speak to your doctor or pharmacist. “I have Diabetes” by the Nation- going on inside of your body. Ask ques- your A1c?” al Diabetes Education Program – http:// tions of your doctor if you don’t under- Do I really need to check my ndep.nih.gov/i-have-diabetes/index. stand. By taking control of diabetes you Which diabetes medications blood sugar at home? aspx can prevent its complications from tak- are you on? Checking your blood sugar at home is Will Diabetes Be Part of Your Sto- ing control of you. When patients are asked which dia- the best way to learn about how your dis- ry? by the Centers for Disease Control There are several things you should betes medications they are taking, it ease is being managed. It is hard to tell and Prevention – http://www.cdc.gov/ know about your individual situation is common to hear things like: “It is a from one individual reading how medi- features/livingwithdiabetes/ that can help you avoid long term com- white pill,” “It starts with a P or a G,” or cations are working and how your diabe- American Diabetes Association – plications from diabetes. “I don’t really know, I pick it up at the tes is being controlled. Ask your doctor http://www.diabetes.org/ November 19, 2015 • APG News 5 Robo-Raven may one day fly for Soldiers

By DAVID VERGUN For one thing, it has two motors that Army News Service independently control each wing. There In the future, it’s possible that some are commercial flappy-bird designs that unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, might work more efficiently using just one motor sport wings that flap like a bird or a to control both wings. For example, “you butterfly. wouldn’t drive a car with a different motor The Army Research Lab, or ARL, is on each wheel. You’d be carrying unneces- testing that concept at the Spesutie Island sary extra weight,” he said. Robotics Research Facility on the Chesa- But from a scientific standpoint, this peake Bay. approach lets one learn a lot more about John W. Gerdes III, mechanical engi- the platform and explore interesting spaces neer at the Vehicle Technology Director- of the design, which wouldn’t be possible ate, has been testing such a UAV, known with a traditional flapping wing single- as Robo-Raven. He designed the vehi- motor design, he said. With a single motor, cle in collaboration with the University of one can only speed the wings up and slow Maryland. them down, which doesn’t do much to During an open house Nov. 3, Gerdes inform learning of the system. took Robo-Raven for three test flights. He So, the goal is not to build the best flap- held it aloft in his hand, sort of like a fal- ping wing possible. “It’s our goal to build coner might do. With the other hand, he the most amount of knowledge about flap- switched on the transmitter - the sort found ping-wing air vehicles as possible.” in hobby shops for drones and toy vehicles. Robo-Raven’s wings were designed with the help of ARL’s 3-D printer. Gerdes The wings started flapping immedi- John W. Gerdes III, mechanical ately as soon as he threw it aloft. Up and programmed a commercial-off-the-shelf engineer at the Vehicle Technology Arduino micro-controller, which controls away it went, flapping around in a light Directorate, prepares to fly Robo- breeze more like a butterfly than a bird. the flapping motion. Raven at APG’s Spesutie Island A hobby shop transmitter and receiver A gust blew it backward, but Robo-Raven Robotics Research Facility on the made course corrections on its own so that is used to send and receive commands to Chesapeake Bay, Nov. 3. Robo-Raven. It can fly for 10 to 15 min- Gerdes continued to maintain nearly full Photo by Todd Lopez control of its flight. utes before the motors overheat. After a minute or two, a curious rap- Why design a ﬂ appy bird? figure their wings and orient themselves to Looking ahead tor, possibly a hawk, circled Robo-Raven “Ultimately, what we’re trying to go take advantage of the airflow. “All these Inside Gerdes’ lab is a breadboard with from above. At this point, Gerdes decided after is a vehicle which, at least in part, different details we’re trying to learn about wires connected to sensors. In about a to land his mechanical bird. He raised his duplicates some of the great things animals here.” month, he said he hopes to have a more arm, and Robo-Raven obediently landed can do,” he said. “The benefit of the flap- Animals that fly are able to do so robust Robo-Raven that can carry this full on his outstretched hand. ping air vehicle is obvious when you look because of an enormous number of mus- suite of sensors, which will measure alti- Raptors, if given the chance, will destroy at nature.” cles and nerves that control their flexible tude, air speed, wing position, flapping Robo-Raven, he said. Once in the past, he Flying creatures are so good at what wing and body, he said. The slightest alter- speed, power draw, battery charge, acceler- said he flew his bird up to about 300 feet they do because of how well in harmony ation of a wing can send a bird soaring ation, roll and so on. and a falcon dive bombed it, destroying its all their subsystems work, he said. “Every- hundreds of feet into the air on an updraft. These sensors will provide a huge body gossamer wings. thing is perfectly matched to itself so they “It’s extraordinarily difficult to unrav- of data, he said, to begin to get at the “dia- Once the falcon disappeared, Gerdes are able to perform at the highest pos- el all of the pieces of that problem,” where bolically hard problem to solve” of flight launched a second flight. This time, a flock similar to birds. sible level, given their size and weight. there are flexible wings, sensors and con- of seagulls circled it. Gerdes noted that Down the road, he said ARL might come We’re curious to discover the tricks they’re trols distributed everywhere, he said. “It’s non-birds of prey will come over to inves- up with an innovative flexible material that using.” just too difficult to engineer at this point. tigate, but will not attack Robo-Raven - at would boost the chance of bird-like flight. The challenge is to engineer a sys- But, we can approach that solution at least not yet. least.” He said the various labs across the Army Unfortunately, Gerdes’ landing didn’t tem, which can duplicate that behavior, he collaborate very well on projects like this added. On the other hand, Robo-Raven has go as smoothly as the first and it crashed some advantages over real birds. and others are aware of what he’s doing. into the grass nearby. Fortunately, his half- Gerdes provided another illustration. Ultimately in the future, Gerdes said he A quad-copter is great for flying at slow For instance, Robo-Raven doesn’t need pound bird sustained no damage. Observ- to eat or reproduce. “Animals make sac- wants Soldiers to have a single platform ers wore hard hats and goggles, just to be speeds, hovering, maneuvering and avoid- that’s safer, quieter, stealthier, more versa- ing obstacles, he said. On the other hand, rifices that are different that don’t make safe. sense from a robotics standpoint, so it gives tile, that can do a wide range of missions. Had his Robo-Raven been destroyed an airplane is great at flying high, far and “It’s an exciting project, full of possi- fast. me hope that one day we can do better than in a crash or by a raptor, Gerdes had two an animal,” he said. bilities, but unfortunately right now, it’s backups, each of which looked similar, but “When you take either of those plat- not the finished product we’re after,” he were slightly different in shape and size forms out of their intended mission space Raven’s design said. That will be years from now. At that for testing. they do very poorly,” he said. “Animals, on Robo-Raven’s design is a terrible point, the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile The third flight went well and landed the other hand, can do all these things quite approach from an efficiency standpoint, Research, Development and Engineering back in Gerdes’ hand. well.” The reason why is they can recon- Gerdes said. Center might work on it. 6 APG News • November 19, 2015

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ONGOING [email protected]. events&town halls family&children BIBLE STUDY CLASS THURSDAY DECEMBER 10 TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24 The Religious Services Office hosts a new Soldier and Family Christian Fellowship Bible C4ISR SLIM DOWN SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21 NATIVE AMERICAN Study Class 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., every Tuesday CHALLENGE: JUMP START INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH at the APG North (Aberdeen) chapel. Free SESSION FREE ADMISSION TO “ICE childcare is included. The class focuses on C4ISR Slim Down Challenge participants WORLD” SKATING RINK OBSERVANCE biblical fellowship and outreach and encour- are invited to the jump start session “Weight Team APG and the Communications-Elec- agement through prayer and is open to the The APG Civilian Welfare Fund is sponsor- entire APG community. For more informa- Loss, Nutrition and Exercise Guidelines” ing free admission to Ice World skating rink tronics Command will host the installation’s at Bldg. 6001, fourth floor, room 120 from tion, call 410-278-4333. in Abingdon from 7 to 9 p.m. Participants can Native American Indian Heritage Month 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Observance themed “Growing Native Lead- bring their own skates, or rent skates for $3. Learn how to eat well and move your ers: Enhancing Our Seven Generations” at Ice World is located at 1300 Governor Ct., THROUGH DECEMBER body for optimal health presented by Tony the Myer Auditorium, Bldg. 6000, at 10 a.m. Abingdon, MD 21009. De Cesare, certified personal trainer, owner Kerry Hawk Lessard (Shawnee), execu- In order to receive free admission, partici- SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS of Metabolix Nutrition, and Towson Univer- tive director of Native American Lifelines, pants must pre-register with the CWF Office by sity rugby coach. will serve as guest speaker. The event will An American Sign Language (ASL) class calling 410-436-4467. To request sign language interpreters include traditional dance, food tasting and will be held each Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to For more information, contact Patti Har- and other disability-related accommoda- exhibits. 12:30 p.m. through Dec. 15 in Bldg. E4301 kins at [email protected] or 410- tions, contact the CECOM EEO Office at For more information, contact Andrew Otto Road (past Hoyle Gym) conference 436-4467. 443-861-4355 by Nov. 24. Kosc, CECOM G8, 443-861-6797 or room at APG South (Edgewood). For more information, contact Tiffany [email protected]; for disability This free class offers basic to advanced accommodations, please call 443-861-4381 instruction. The required text book, “ABC, Grimes at 443-861-7901 or tiffany.l.grimes. miscellaneous A Basic Course in American Sign Language,” [email protected]. DECEMBER 8 can be found on www.amazon.com. Stu- TUESDAY dents can bring their own lunch. EDGEWOOD DENTAL CLINIC ONGOING To register, for directions or for more CLOSED APG SHARP POETRY SLAM information, contact Randy Weber at 410- The APG South (Edgewood) Dental Clin- FIREWOOD AVAILABLE FOR 436-8546 or [email protected]. Team APG will host its first Sexual Harass- ic will be closed due to a senior leadership SALE ment/Assault Response and Prevention conference. (SHARP) Poetry Slam at the APG North Firewood is available at a cost of $20 per (Aberdeen) recreation center from 11:30 health&resiliency level standard 8-foot pick-up truck, $15 per a.m. to 1 p.m. ONGOING level standard 6-foot pick-up truck, and $5 The SHARP Poetry Slam is a competition per car trunk load. Permits to buy wood are at which poets read or recite original work. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19 WEAR BLUE: RUN TO good for ten days, or until an order is filled, These performances are then judged on a REMEMBER HARFORD whichever comes first. Permits will be issued numeric scale by previously selected mem- TURKEY TROT RUN & COUNTY/APG 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a first-come-first-served bers of the audience. Participants will pres- basis at APG South (Edgewood) in Bldg. ‘HIGHWAY TO HEALTH’ A Harford County/APG-based Wear Blue: ent SHARP-themed poems focusing on such WELLNESS EXPO E4630, Monday through Thursday. For more topics as prevention, culture change, inter- Run to Remember community has been information, contact Scott English at 410- vention, awareness, and more. AMSAA will host a Turkey Trot run around established, with ongoing meets the second 436-9804 or Kathy Thisse at 410-436-8789. Attendees are encouraged to bring Plump Point Loop, starting at Bldg. 328. The Saturday of every month 8:30 a.m. at the their lunch and enjoy the performances. All run will begin promptly after the morning Maryland and Pennsylvania Heritage Trail in ONGOING attendees will receive credit for the 2016 Reveille bugle call, at 6:31 a.m. Assemble Fallston. SHARP – PART TWO TRAINING and will not time is 6:15 a.m. The run is open to all mem- Wear Blue: Run to Remember communi- need to take the online training. Certificates ties run, jog and walk in honor of the nation’s RETIRING SOON? UNCLE SAM bers of Team APG. WANTS TO THANK YOU! will be issued at the end of the Poetry Slam. That same day, AMSAA will host a High- fallen, fighting and families. For more information, contact Jody Jack- way to Health wellness expo at Bldg 330, Those interested in participating in the Are you an APG Soldier or civilian nearing son at 443-861-9258 or Michcell Shoultz at from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On-post participants run should meet at the Annie’s Playground retirement from government service? Con- 410-278-0137. include: the APG Army Wellness Center; – Pavilion at 864 Smith Lane, Fallston, Mary- sider participating in the monthly Installation SHARP Resource Center; Chaplain Corps; land. Pets are allowed, but park rules do not Retirement Ceremony. allow retractable leashes. THURSDAY JANUARY 28 GNC; and APG Federal Credit Union. Other The APG Garrison hosts the event the All ability levels are welcome. Participants vendors include: Blue Cross/Blue Shield; fourth Thursday of each month –except are strongly encouraged to wear blue. TEAM APG 2016 WINTER BALL Natural Essential Oils; Health Department; November – and the first Thursday in Upcoming dates include: Rideshare; Upper Chesapeake Health Van; December, at the Dickson Hall (Ball Confer- The pleasure of your company is request- and more. Dec. 12 ence Center). ed at the Team APG 2016 Winter Ball, to be For more information, contact Lori Wohr For more information, contact Robin Much goes into the planning for these held at Top of the Bay. Social hour will begin at [email protected]. Bruns at 910-987-6764 or brunsrd@yahoo. at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing. events. Event planners set up flag displays, com. Tickets cost $55 for all civilians; $55 for NOVEMBER 26-27 write speeches, print programs, provide sergeant, E5 and above; and $50 specialist sound equipment and photography sup- and below. Service member dress code is TUESDAY DECEMBER 15 port and even create photo DVDs for each the Army Service Uniform or equivalent mili- KIRK U.S. ARMY HEALTH retiree. tary uniform; suit or formal dress for civilians. CLINIC CLOSED FIVE PILLARS OF HEALTH INFO Also, awards and decorations are presented to retirees and their spouses. For more information, contact Garrison Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic will be closed SESSION HHC Commander Capt. Robert “Danny” All Soldiers and civilians are eligible to Nov. 26-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The C4ISR Wellness Committee invites Allen at 410-278-3000. participate in the Installation Retirement It will resume normal operations Monday, Team APG to the Five Pillars of Health Infor- Tickets can be purchased at the following Ceremony regardless of unit or organization. Nov. 30. mational Session, held at Bldg. 6001, second link: https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/ This is a program designed to thank retir- floor, room 224 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 apgrectract.html. ing personnel for their loyalty and perse- p.m. The session will discuss the five pillars verance and for the sacrifices they endured DECEMBER 2 of health and how they can provide immuni- while serving the nation. ty to stay healthy and happy. &conferences Retirees are encouraged to participate meetings All non-C4ISR employees must register KIRK U.S. ARMY HEALTH and to share this day with family members CLINIC CLOSED by Dec. 9. C4ISR Slim Down Challenge par- NOVEMBER 19 ticipants, must bring their Wellness Activity and friends. THURSDAY Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic will be closed Rosters for attendance to be credited. After all, Uncle Sam wants to thank you. Wednesday, Dec. 2 for its monthly first- VTC will be available for groups of Don’t you think you’ve earned it? HOLIDAY SPENDING INFO Wednesday training holiday. employees who are not stationed at APG. For more information, contact Lisa M. SESSION For a VTC dial in number and code, contact Waldon, Garrison Training Operations Offi- DECEMBER 3 the G1 POC. For sign language interpret- cer, at 410-278-4353 or email lisa.m.waldon. The C4ISR Wellness Committee will host THURSDAY ers and other disability-related accommo- [email protected]. a Holiday Spending Info Session 11:30 a.m. dations, contact the CECOM EEO Office at to 12:30 p.m. in Bldg. 6001, second floor, SOCIAL HEALTH & WELLNESS 443-861-4355 By Dec. 1. ONGOING room 224. Celebrating the Holidays doesn’t SESSION For more information, or to request a have to mean going into debt. Recent sur- The C4ISR Wellness Committee invites registration packet, contact Tiffany Grimes, veys show that 37 percent of Americans NEW HOURS FOR WEEKDAY Team APG to attend a Social Health and G1 POC, at 443-861-7901,tiffany.l.grimes. finance their holiday giving with credit cards. MASS Wellness Informational Session at the Myer [email protected]. This presentation provides more than 15 tips Auditorium, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The hours of weekday Mass have and ideas for avoiding debt and establish- As the holidays approach, we need to changed to the following: ing a logical gift giving budget to avoid the DECEMBER 24-25 realize there are many choices we can enjoy At the APG North (Aberdeen) chapel, regret of post-holiday debt. while staying the course with healthy eat- Mass is celebrated 11:45 Monday, Tuesday The session is open to government civil- KIRK U.S. ARMY HEALTH ing plans. The session covers how to make and Friday in the main sanctuary; Thursday ians, contactors, and military. Non-C4ISR CLINIC CLOSED healthy choices for popular holiday foods in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. employees must register with a Visitor and drinks during the holiday season. Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic will be closed On first Fridays at the APG North (Aber- Request Form by Nov. 11. Please do not C4ISR Slim Down Participants must bring Dec. 24-25 for the Christmas holiday. It will deen) chapel, Mass begins 11 a.m. with Holy put your social security number on the form. their Wellness Activity Rosters so atten- resume normal operations Monday, Dec. 28. Hour with exposition of the blessed sacra- Registered visitors should be in the lobby dance can be credited. Any contractors who ment, meditation and confessions prior to of Bldg. 6001 at 11:15am to be escorted participate in CECOM activities must not ONGOING the 11:45 a.m. Mass. to the training room. Contractors must not invoice any government contracts for time At the APG South (Edgewood) chapel, invoice government contracts for time spent spent at these activities. Wednesday Mass will be celebrated at noon at these activities. VTC will be available for groups of KUSAHC CLOSED FIRST followed by confession. For more information, contact Tiffany employees who are not stationed at APG. WEDNESDAY OF EVERY Grimes, CECOM G1, at 443-861-7901 or Contact the CECOM G-1 for a VTC dial in MONTH For more information, contact the Reli- [email protected]. number and code. For sign language inter- gious Support Administrative Office at 410- Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic believes the preters and other disability-related accom- 278-4333. key to being the premier health and readi- modations, contact the CECOM EEO Office MOAA SUSQUEHANNA ness platform is a professionally-developed at 443-861-4355 by Nov. 18. CHAPTER PROFESSIONAL workforce, and reinvesting in employees is The G1 POC is Tiffany Grimes, at 443- DEVELOPMENT MEETING an investment to their service to APG. 861-7901 or [email protected]. The Military Officers of America Asso- As such, KUSAHC will close the first ciation (MOAA) Susquehanna chapter will DECEMBER 8 Wednesday of every month for training pur- host a professional development meeting at TUESDAY poses until further notice, starting Wednes- If you see it, 510 Johnny’s restaurant at 510 Market Place day, Oct. 7. http://kusahc. Drive in Bel Air starting at 6:30 p.m. EDGEWOOD DENTAL CLINIC For more information, visit report it! narmc.amedd.army.mil/SitePages/Home. The meeting will include a buffet dinner, CLOSED aspx or www.facebook.com/KUSAHC. starting at 7 p.m. Capt. Kenneth Tarr, USMC, The APG South (Edgewood) Dental Clin- Aggressive driving has will serve as guest speaker. He will discuss ic will be closed due to a senior leadership no place at APG! leadership theory and the many applica- conference. THROUGH 2015 tions, based on his experience as a USNA Call 410-306-0550 instructor, participant in humanitarian relief WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9 2015 CPR, AED efforts in Japan, and service with the French CLASS SCHEDULE Foreign Legion, among others. APG IRON EAGLE Dinner is $30 per person, for mem- The APG Directorate of Emergency Ser- bers and spouses; $35 for all other guests. COMPETITION vices has announced the CPR/AED class To register, contact TJ Staffieri by email The APG Army Performance Triad initia- schedule for 2015. Classes are open to the at [email protected], or visit the MOAA tive will host the second APG Iron Eagle 6 entire APG community. Susquehanna Chapter webpage at www. a.m. at the APG South (Edgewood) Hoyle Nov. 18 – APG North (Aberdeen) chapel, susquehannamoaa.org. The MOAA is open Gym. The event will consist of pushups, sit- Bldg. 2485 – 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to all commissioned officers of all the uni- ups, pull-ups, dips and a running event. Dec 16 – APG South (Edgewood) Confer- formed services. All are welcome to attend For more information, contact Capt. ence Center, Bldg. E4810 – 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. the Professional Development dinner and Joanna Moore, Performance Triad For more information, contact Mike Slay- see what MOAA is all about. Action Officer, at (410) 278-1773 or man at 410-306-0566. November 19, 2015 • APG News 7 Practice food prep safety this holiday season

By WARRANT OFFICER be cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit. DAVID KLOBERDANZ Re-heat “Fully cooked” ham to 140 Army Public Health Center Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures degrees Fahrenheit. As the holiday season quickly Fresh ham, pork and egg dish- approaches, many of us are looking Food Temperature Rest Time es should be cooked to 160 degrees to spend some quality time with fami- (degrees Fahrenheit) Fahrenheit. ly and friends. Nothing draws us closer Ground beef, pork, veal or lamb 160 None Cook plant foods to 135 degrees together than enjoying a delicious home- Ground turkey or chicken 165 None Fahrenheit. cooked meal with the ones we love, but Maintain a minimum internal food Fresh beef, veal or lamb – steaks, 145 3 minutes things can take a turn for the worse if temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit roasts or chops food safety is not kept in mind. while serving to guests. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control Turkey or chicken – whole, breasts 165 None or thighs Cool down cooked foods and Prevention estimates that approxi- properly. mately 48 million people get sick from Duck and goose 165 None Cool all cooked foods down to 70 foodborne illness each year. Of those that Fresh pork or ham 145 3 minutes degrees Fahrenheit within two hours contract a foodborne illness, 128,000 are and then down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit hospitalized and 3,000 die. Pre-cooked ham (to re-heat) 140 None within an additional four hours if not Foods most commonly associated Eggs Until yolk and white None using immediately. with foodborne illnesses are raw foods are firm Divide large portions into smaller of animal origin; that is raw meat and Egg dishes 160 None containers before placing into the refrig- poultry, raw eggs, unpasteurized milk erator, use ice as an ingredient or by stir and raw shellfish. Adequate cooking Leftovers 165 None the food in a container placed in an ice will kill most bacteria and their toxins. Casseroles 165 None water bath. Fruits and vegetables consumed raw are Finned fish 145, or until flesh is None Keep cold foods cold. Maintain also a particular concern. Washing can opaque and flakes with internal food temperatures below 41 decrease but not eliminate contamina- a fork degrees Fahrenheit when serving to tion, so cooking to proper time and tem- Shrimp, lobster and crabs Until flesh is pearly None guests and storing. perature is vital. Also, unpasteurized and opaque fruit juices can be contaminated if there Do not thaw foods at room temper- are pathogens in or on the fruit that is Clams, oysters and mussels Until shells open dur- None ature and never rush the thawing pro- used to make it. The best bet is to only ing cooking cess. Instead, thaw foods in a refrigerator drink pasteurized juices. Scallops Until flesh is milky white None that maintains an internal temperature of One of the biggest pitfalls many make or opaque and firm 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, or you can thaw foods as a part of the cooking when cooking for the holidays is they Source: foodsafety.gov do not plan ahead. Make a list of all the process. foods that you will need to prepare your ately clean up spilled foods. Bandage any cuts on your hands. Avoid cross contamination. meals and know which foods need to be When serving foods, always use a Do your best to keep hair out of Separate food by product when pur- refrigerated or kept warm. Keep in mind clean plate and separate serving utensils foods by wearing hats or tying up long chasing, storing, preparing and serving. which foods have short shelf lives to for each food item. hair. Separate stored raw foods from ensure you are using them before spoil- Keep fingernails neatly trimmed cooked foods and ready to eat foods. age occurs. Know how long each food Practice good personal hy- and clean. Use separate utensils, cutting takes to thaw, prepare and cook to avoid giene. boards, pots and pans for each food item Cook foods to the proper in- time or temperature abuse. Wash your hands with soap and you are preparing and serving. Do not combine shopping for your water before handling food and when ternal temperature. As hard as it might be, keep guests foods with holiday gift shopping. If you switching foods during preparation. Always use a calibrated metal stem out of the kitchen to avoid the tempta- must combine meal shopping with holi- Wash your hands after smoking, thermometer to check temperatures and tion of tasting foods as they are being day shopping, bring along a cooler and eating, touching any part of the body, measure at the thickest part of the food. prepared. ice to keep foods cold as you check off taking out the trash, playing with pets or Ground meat should look brownish Provide a serving utensil for all items on your gift lists. taking breaks. when cooked to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. foods served to prevent germs on hands Here are a few more food safety tips Wash your hands after every chance Poultry can appear light or dark and from spreading. to keep you, your families and your of contamination. should be cooked to an internal tempera- Enjoy the holiday season. friends healthy during the holidays: It is especially important to wash ture of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. The holiday season is a very special your hands after using the bathroom, Fish should look milky and flake Sanitize food contact sur- time to spend with family and friends. assisting children in the bathroom or easily with a fork when cooked to an faces. internal temperature of 145 degrees There will be lots of preparation for big changing diapers. Use water as hot as Wash counters, cutting boards, Fahrenheit. meals and shared bounty, so following you can comfortably tolerate and sing utensils and any other surface that will Cook turkey, stuffing, casseroles these food safety precautions can assure the Happy Birthday song to yourself come in contact with food. Ensure you and leftovers to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. wonderful gatherings and memories in in your head while washing. This will are using warm soapy water. Beef, veal and lamb roasts should your home. After washing, wipe or spray with ensure you are washing long enough a bleach solution and allow to air dry. To - 20 seconds. It is best to use dispos- get the proper concentration of bleach, able paper towels to dry your hands and add 1/2 tablespoon bleach to one gallon throw them away after each use. of water. Sneeze/cough into the crook of Always allow food contact surfaces your arm and always away from food or to air dry instead of wiping dry. Immedi- other people. BY THE NUMB#RS

November is National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness of this ever-growing disease. 86 million Number of Americans who have pre-diabetes and are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. People can delay and possibly prevent the disease by eating healthier and losing five to seven percent of their total body weight through 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week. 8+ million Number of Americans who have diabetes and don’t know it. Anyone aged 45 years or older should consider getting tested for diabetes, especially if overweight. People younger than 45 who are overweight and have additional risk factors should also consider getting tested. 250 Triglyceride level of abnormal cholesterol that is a risk factor for developing Type 2 diabetes. Other risk factors include being overweight, physically inactive, and having a parent or sibling with the disease. 25+ Percentage of Americans age 65 and older who have diabetes. 16 Number of Americans newly diagnosed with diabetes every five minutes. 10 Percentage of U.S. health care dollars spent treating diabetes and its complications. People with diabetes are more likely to develop hypertension, heart disease and stroke.

By STACY SMITH APG News Source(s): http://www.diabetes.org, www.cdc.gov, 8 APG News • November 19, 2015 Army Education Center hosts open house

Barbara Jenkins, a program adminis- trator from Central Michigan University, gives Reginald Brooks, from the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command’s Logistics and Readiness Center, a brochure during the APG Army Education Center open house held in honor of American Education Week Nov. 12. The education center, located on the second floor of Bldg. 4305, provides coun- seling and information on financial aid and enrollment in selected programs for active duty military, reserve component military, retirees, Department of the Army civilians and their adult family members. For more information, visit https://www.apg.army. mil/apghome/sites/HumanResources/ apged/index.html, or call 410-306-2042.

Photo by Rachel Ponder Month honors military families

By AMANDA ROMINIECKI Military OneSource APG News The online information portal known Established 12 years ago, Novem- as Military OneSource (www.military- ber marks Military Family Month as a onesource.mil) serves as a go-to loca- time to honor the families of U.S. ser- tion for any and all information related vice members and recognize the sacri- to military life. Service members and fices they make. their families from every branch of the “The United States is stronger and U.S. armed forces can find an array safer thanks to the millions of mil- of information related to deployments, itary family members who, in sacri- reintegration, moves, parenthood and ficing cherished moments with their retirement all in one place. loved ones, selflessly afford us precious The sit boasts it has the answers to all time with ours,” said President Barack the “military life questions you didn’t Obama in a presidential proclamation even know to ask.” Military OneSource topics include: marked Oct. 29. “During Military Family Month, we Confidential help Family & Relationships pay tribute to and thank our military families for their service to our coun- Financial & Legal Health & Wellness try, and we recognize the extraordinary Youth and School Services programs. Financial Readiness Program Education & Employment ways in which they give of themselves Military and Family Life Counsel- Army Community Service On & Off Base Living for us all.” ing Program Deployment & Transition Team APG will host a Military Fami- ACS helps Army families deal with Mobilization and Deployment/Sta- ly Month movie night at the APG North the unique challenges of military life, bility and Support Operations Readiness Helpful sites for military fami- (Aberdeen) recreation center Friday, like multiple moves and deployments, Program lies: Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m., featuring the ani- giving Army families a place to turn to Relocation Readiness Program Army Families – www.army.mil/ mated Disney Pixar film “Inside Out.” for information and support. Survivor Outreach Services families Admission is free, and food and drink Services offered by APG ACS For more information about APG Army MWR – www.armymwr.com will be available for purchase. include: ACS and upcoming classes, visit www. Military OneSource – www.mili- The Army offers a host of Morale, Army Family Action Plan apgmwr.com. APG ACS is located taryonesource.mil Welfare and Recreation-based programs Employment Readiness Program in Bldg. 2503. Hours are 8 a.m. to Army OneSource – www.myarmyo- to provide support to both service mem- Exceptional Family Member 5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 to 4:30 nesource.com bers and their families – many part of Program p.m. Friday. For more information call National Military Family Association the Army Community Service and Child Family Advocacy Program 410-278-7572/4372. – www.militaryfamily.org CECOM announces leadership shifts

CECOM Public Affairs tions-Tactical in June. Muz- also depart CECOM. She has Robert R. Fleck, who served as acting The U.S. Army Communications- zelo moves over from his been selected as director for chief counsel during Esparraguera’s Act- Electronics Command (CECOM) position as the Director, Civilian Personnel Labor ing DCG tenure, will once again serve in announced that Mr. Larry M. Muzzelo CECOM Software Engi- and Employment Law at that position upon Esparraguera’s depar- has been selected to serve in the posi- neering Center (SEC). the Department of the ture for the Pentagon. tion of Deputy to the Commanding Gen- Medhat A. Abuhantash, Army in the Pentagon In another related personnel shift, Liz eral (DCG). Deputy Director of the for the Judge Advocate Miranda has been named to serve on an Muzzelo replaced Maria D. Espar- SEC, will serve as acting General. She will transi- interim detail to the position of Director, raguera, effective Nov. 16. director of the SEC. tion out of her role as the Logistics and Readiness Center (LRC) Esparraguera served as acting DCG Esparraguera, a long Army Materiel Command at CECOM. Miranda fills the vacancy since former deputy Gary Martin took time CECOM employ- – Aberdeen Proving Ground created when Lane Collie, former LRC over as the Program Executive Officer, ee, is not only leaving her Chief Counsel, and her effec- Director, left CECOM for private indus- Command, Control and Communica- role as acting DCG, but she will tive departure date is Nov. 28. try in October. Retirement Services marks 60th anniversary

By DAVID VERGUN ensure she has access to continued care, providing retirement benefits, informa- They served too Army News Service or assisting a 23-year-old wounded war- tion and referral and program counsel- Allyn gave a special call out to guests Today’s veterans who’ve served rior translate military skills to a civilian ing to more than a million Soldiers of all Ann Smith, wife of the late Lt. Col. Gary throughout the last 14 years of continu- job application. components, as well as 948,296 retired F. Smith and Michelle Beilke, daughter ous war, “are the finest team of Soldiers Army Retirement Services has a tall Soldiers and 249,160 surviving spous- of the late Master Sgt. Max J. Beilke. The yet assembled on the face of this planet,” order to fill, Allyn said, noting that since es, he said. two retired combat veterans were work- Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Daniel B. 9/11, more than 350,000 Soldiers have “People are the Army. It is emblem- ing in Army RSO at the Pentagon when Allyn said. retired and today there are nearly a mil- atic of the Army ethos and our collec- terrorists flew a plane into the building “These Soldiers for life - who like lion retired Soldiers from World War II tive responsibilities as leaders to those during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Both all generations of Soldiers before them through Korea and Vietnam to Desert who wear and have worn the cloth of our were killed. - answered this nation’s call to duty,” Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq. nation,” Radke said. “Gary Smith and Max Beilke were he said. “They’re experienced leaders, Although these veterans are techni- “Our job is to do all we can do to pre- committed to empowering our veterans who are accustomed to building and cally retired, Allyn noted that they are pare them as they get ready to retire to and their Families and they embodied the leading diverse teams to solve complex still serving and leading in communities understand their entitlements and earned best of what Army Retirement Servic- problems for the nation, and, they are throughout the nation. benefits as they retire, and, to never, ever es has done for the past 60 years,” Allyn resilient. Army Retirement Services “works break faith with them after they’ve retired said, describing them and others as the quietly in communities across the nation “Our Army’s and our nation’s com- and continue to serve our nation. This is “countless men and women, working out- and across the world, assisting [them] mitment to these brave men and women our sacred obligation.” side the spotlight with no fanfare, dedi- and their Families with opportunities for cannot stop when they take the uniform Retired Lt. Gen. James J. Lovelace, co- cated to ensuring our retired Soldiers and employment, education and health care, off. We must all help ensure our vet- chair, chief of staff of the Army Retired their Families continue to thrive.” erans strengthen the prosperity of our and most importantly, [they help] main- Soldier Council, also delivered remarks. nation through rewarding and meaning- tain the bond that connects our Army to Lovelace said he and many oth- ful civilian careers and service in our the nation.” er retirees miss being on “that super Retirees Corner communities. This is exactly what Army Expanded mission bowl team.” Being on that team was Retirement Services does,” he said. Retired Col. John W. Radke, chief about camaraderie and living the war- Allyn was the keynote speaker during of Army Retirement Services Office, or rior ethos. Like many others, he said he Retirees Corner is a new, recurring fea- the 60th anniversary of Army Retirement RSO, delivered opening remarks. He not- can’t wait for that call to serve, should it ture in the APG News. It addresses the ever come again. topics that matter most to the retirees in Services, held in the Pentagon’s Hall of ed that in 1955, RSO’s original mis- our community. For more information about Heroes, Nov. 16. sion was to provide a point of contact for He then thanked the men and women retiree services, visit www.soldierforlife. Army Retirement Services is there 79,000 Army retirees. working for Army Retirement Services army.mil. To suggest retiree-related top- when needed, he said, whether it’s help- Today, Army RSO’s mission has for all they do, and thanked those in uni- ics for the Retirees Corner series, email ing an 85-year-old surviving spouse expanded to 116 RSO offices worldwide, form at the celebration for their service. [email protected]. November 19, 2015 • APG News 9 ALL THINGS MARYLAND The Maryland Christmas Show Holiday bazaar in Frederick offers seasonal goods

By STACY SMITH APG News Although it’s not yet Black Friday, some holiday shoppers may already be weary from perusing crowded malls looking for that one special stocking stuffer or seasonal gift. And online shopping is a practical alternative for some, but doesn’t provide the festive feeling that is unique to this time of year. Maryland shoppers caught in this quandary can visit Frederick County’s 32nd annual Maryland Christmas Show, a two-weekend shopping extravaganza featuring artisan crafts and handmade goods. The personal touch to holiday items is what event director Frances Lynch believes keeps customers returning to the show year after year. “I think that is one of the joys of the Christmas Show,” Lynch said. “Many people tell us it starts their holiday.” Exhibitors display and sell their items inside seven buildings and a big top tent. Items offered include fine art, pottery, fur- niture, jewelry, clothing, wreaths and gar- lands, toys and Christmas ornaments. A food pavilion offers home baked goods, including fresh breads and cookies, and hard-to-find, specialty items like cheeses, nuts, wines, candies, sauces, spices and jams. The show is open every Novem- ber for two weekends, and each weekend offers patrons something new. “Up until this year, we still had one remaining exhibitor from our first show,” Lynch said. “We have a lot of the same exhibitors come back year after year.” Additionally, children can visit with the ‘real’ Santa Claus and have their pic- ture taken. Lynch said the man inside the jolly red suit has been playing the role for nearly the show’s entirety. “People will stand in line for a whole hour and not complain,” Lynch said. “He is a wonderful man who takes his time with each child.” Lynch has organized the Maryland Courtesy photos Christmas Show since its inception and (Clockwise, from top) Holiday shoppers browse artisan crafts and handmade goods at the Maryland Christmas Show in said she drew inspiration from her years Frederick, Maryland. The annual bazaar is open Nov. 20 to 22 and 27 to 29 at Frederick fairgrounds; Exhibitors display a Maryland-themed Christmas tree featuring crafted Natty Boh, Baltimore Orioles and Ravens football ornaments; Santa’s working in the antique textiles business. elf gives a cheeky grin as he takes a bite of Christmas cookie. “I am very familiar with the arts and crafts industry and I just thought having a show like this in Frederick would be a The Maryland Christmas show is runs Nov. 20 to 22 and Nov. 27 to 29 from For more information, call 301-845- good idea. I get a lot of pleasure from it. located on Frederick County’s Fair- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $8 for 0003, or visit http://marylandchrist- It’s a nice family show,” Lynch said. grounds in historic Frederick City and adults and $4 for children. masshow.com. You hear the bugle call, now what?

NO YES Are you a Are you in Soldier? a car? YES

Are you in NO *If you are in a car: formation? pull over, come to a complete stop and put your car in park. Then exit the vehicle. NO NO Are you in uniform? YES YES

During Reveille, exe- Face the flag, if you can Face the flag, if you can During all bugle calls, cute “Present Arms” at the see it, or face the direction of see it, or face the direction of pull over, come to a complete command of officer or NCO the music. the music. stop and put your car in park. in charge. Execute “Order Remain quiet and respectful Arms” at the command of During Reveille, render During Reveille, stand at until the music ceases. officer or NCO in charge. hand salute until the last note attention and place your right of music. hand over your heart until the During Retreat and To music stops. If you’re wearing the Color, execute “Parade During Retreat, stand at a hat, remove it and hold it Rest” at the command of the attention. When To the Color over your left shoulder, as your officer or NCO in charge. starts, render hand salute. right hand is over your heart. Remain at Parade Rest until Hold attention and hand salute given “Attention” by officer until the last note of music. During Retreat, stand at or NCO in charge. attention. If you’re wearing a hat, take it off with your right hand. When To the Color starts, place your right hand over your heart. If you have a hat, hold it over your left HINT: Reveille is heard in the morning, at 6:30 shoulder, as your right hand is a.m. Retreat and To the Color are heard in the over your heart. early evening, at 5 p.m. APG News graphic 10 APG News • November 19, 2015 MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION

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The first session, open to first- In celebration of Military Family Appre- to a completely new location is sometimes and second-graders, will be held 10 to Celebrate the holiday season at Ruggles ciation Month, MWR will host a family scary, exciting, but always new and differ- with festive holiday music, seasonal decora- 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to stay ent. It always helps when you have some- movie night showing the animated feature for the presentation. The second session, tions and a fire in one of our two fireplac- one that can show you around and tell you “Inside Out” at the APG North (Aberdeen) open to third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders es. The Sutherland Grille is booking special about your school or program, the commu- recreation center starting at 6:30 p.m. will be held 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The events for the December holiday season. nity, places to see and shop, and introduce The movie night will feature free admis- third session, open to sixth-, seventh- and Dates are available for weekday luncheons, sion and giveaways. Food and drink will be eighth-graders will be held 1 to 2:30 p.m. you to new friends. The Youth Sponsorship after work functions, or weekend parties, available for purchase. The class is free, but does require prior Program can help your transition to a new between the hours of 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. For more information, call 410-278- registration. For more information, or to place easier. For more information and the special 4011/4907. register, contact Stacie Umbarger at 410- Why become a Youth Sponsor? 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By JD LEIPOLD Army News Service Medically-retired Capt. Florent A. Groberg became the 10th living service member to receive the Medal of Honor Nov. 12, for selfless actions on the bat- President Barack tlefield in Iraq or Afghanistan. Obama pins the President Barack Obama draped the Medal of Honor nation’s highest military award for con- around the neck spicuous gallantry around the 32-year- of medically- old’s neck in the East Room of the White retired U.S. Army House in front of the Soldiers who were Capt. Florent part of the personal security detachment Groberg during a he was leading in Kunar province, Aug. ceremony at the 8, 2012. White House in Washington D.C., Obama told Groberg’s story of how Nov. 12. the French-born former Soldier came to America and became a naturalized citi- Photo by Eboni L. zen in 2001, the same year he graduated EversonMyart high school in Maryland. He next attended the University of Maryland, compet- ing in track and cross-country before graduating and receiving his commis- sion in the Army in 2008. “Training, guts, teamwork,” Obama said. “What made Flo a great runner also clothing. found time for Flo and any other Sol- of CrossFit - I would not challenge him made him a great Soldier. In the Army, “And at that moment, Flo did some- dier who wanted to talk - Command Sgt. to CrossFit,” Obama joked. “He’s put- Flo again took his training seriously - thing extraordinary - he grabbed the Maj. Kevin Griffin; a West Pointer, who ting some hurt on some rowing machines hitting the books… paying attention to bomber by his vest and kept pushing loved hockey and became a role model and some stair climbers… I think it is every detail in field exercises, because him away,” the president said. “In those to cadets and troops because he always fair to say he is fit. he knew that he had to be prepared for few seconds, he had the instincts and the cared more about other people than him- “Today, Flo is medically retired, but any scenario.” courage to do what was needed. One of self - Maj. Tom Kennedy; a popular Air like so many of his fellow veterans of our His greatest test of his training hap- Flo’s comrades, Sgt. Andrew Mahoney, Force leader known for smiling with 9/11 generation, Flo continues to serve,” pened on his second deployment to had joined in too, and together they his whole face, someone who always Obama continued. “They are incredibly Afghanistan where he was hand-picked shoved the bomber again and again… seemed to run into a friend wherever he highly-skilled, dynamic leaders always to head up a security detail. On that day pushing him so hard he fell to the ground went - Maj. David Gray; and, finally, a looking to write that next chapter of ser- in 2012, he was leading his security onto his chest… ball bearings, debris, USAID [U.S. Agency for Internation- vice to America. For Flo, that means detail by foot in a diamond-shape forma- dust exploded everywhere.” al Development] foreign service officer a civilian job with the Department of tion tasked with protecting two brigade The blast threw Groberg 15 to 20 feet who had just volunteered for a second Defense to help take care of our troops commanders, two battalion command- and knocked him unconscious. When he tour in Afghanistan, a man who moved and keep our military strong. ers, two sergeants major and an Afghani- awoke he found himself in the middle of to the United States from Egypt and rev- “And, every day that he is serving, he stan National Army brigade commander. the road in shock, an eardrum blown out eled in everything American, whether it will be wearing a bracelet on his wrist - As the formation approached the pro- and his left leg broken with most of his was Disneyland or chain restaurants or as he is today - a bracelet that bears the vincial governor’s compound, Groberg calf muscle torn away and bleeding badly. roadside pie - Ragaei Abdelfatah. names of his brothers-in-arms who gave noticed off to his left a man dressed in What Groberg didn’t know was at the “These four men believed in Ameri- their lives that day,” Obama added. “The dark clothing, walking backward, some time the suicide bomber blew up, a sec- ca… they dedicated their lives to our coun- truth is, Flo says that day was the worst 10 feet away. The man spun around and ond suicide bomber released his bomb try… they died serving it,” Obama said. day of his life. And that is the stark reali- turned toward the captain who simulta- killing four others outside the perimeter. The president added that Groberg suf- ty behind these Medal of Honor ceremo- neously sprinted toward him and began “That blast by the bridge claimed fered significant nerve damage and has nies - that for all the valor we celebrate, pushing him backward and farther from four heroes Flo wants us to remember endured more than 33 surgeries to keep and all the courage that inspires us, these his detail. As he pushed him away, Gro- today,” Obama said. “One of his men- his leg. actions were demanded amid some of berg noticed a bomb under the man’s tors, a 24-year Army vet who always “He’s not running, but he’s doing a lot the most dreadful moments of war.” Army authorizes black socks for PT uniform

By GARY SHEFTICK explained. All Soldiers should now have Army News Service the blue ASU. Soldiers are now authorized to wear Other items in the recent uniform sur- either black or white socks with their vey must go before the Uniform Board Army physical fitness uniform. at Department of the Army before they Effective immediately, black socks can be implemented, Commons said. can be worn with either the gray-black The survey included questions about a PT uniform or the new gold and black wind-proof blue Eisenhower jacket, a uniform. single-style “campaign hat” for all drill Like white socks, the black socks sergeants, and a single-style ASU cap for must be plain with no logos. The socks all Soldiers. can be calf-length or ankle-length, but A majority of Soldiers voted for the must at least cover the entire ankle bone, optional wind-proof Eisenhower, or Ike, said Sgt. Maj. Eva M. Commons, Army jacket meant to be worn in the work- uniform policy sergeant major with G-1. place. A total of 11,613 Soldiers, or The new policy comes as a result of 62.5 percent of the respondents, were Soldiers requesting the change over the in favor of authorizing the Ike jacket to last several months, Commons said. be worn in addition to the current black “The senior Army leaders will go out windbreaker. to various installations and receive ques- Soldiers also voted that all drill ser- tions from the field,” Commons said. “... geants, including women, should wear One of the ones brought back was the a single-style “campaign hat,” already request to be authorized to wear black worn by male drill sergeants. A total socks.” of 11,590 Soldiers, or 62.4 percent of The Army staff then examined the respondents, wanted this headgear for all request, she said. The black sock ques- drill instructors. tion was also placed into a uniform item A majority of survey respondents survey completed in August by 18,588 Photo by Alejandro Pena wanted the Army to go to a single-style Soldiers. Almost 67 percent of respon- Black socks are now authorized for wear with both the Improved Physical Fitness service cap for all Soldiers. A total of dents, or 12,408 said that black socks Uniform (black and gold) and the traditional gray Army Physical Fitness Uniform. 12,250 Soldiers, or 65.9 percent, want- should be authorized. Both uniforms are shown here a U.S. Army Alaska formation as Soldiers par- ed the “bus driver” type cap - now worn Since the black socks will be option- ticipate in an Army Birthday Run on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, by males - to be authorized for wear by al, there was no production requirement, June 4. all Soldiers. no cost associated, and the logistical In addition, 10,313 respondents, or aspect was minimal, so this change was 55.4 percent, wanted the blue service cap approved and get it implemented so Sol- diers to wear black PT socks until DA able to go through an abbreviated board to be the required headgear with ASUs process, Commons said, but added that diers can start operating under this new Pam 670-1 is updated in a few months, for senior noncommissioned officers all of the steps of the Uniform Board guidance,” she said. Commons said. (sergeant first class and above), officers process were still completed before the The new guidance is outlined in an Another change to the new DA Pam and warrant officers, instead of the beret. change was considered by the Army Exception to Policy, or ETP, memoran- 670-1 will be the elimination of all ref- A representative sample of active- chief of staff. dum signed by Lt. Gen. James McCo- erence to the dress green Army Service duty, National Guard and Army Reserve “We were able to get through all of nville, Army G-1, Nov. 5. That memo Uniform, or ASU. Sept. 30 was the wear- troops were asked to complete the uni- the steps much more quickly and get it will serve as the authorization for Sol- out date for the green Class A jacket, she form survey.

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AAPGPG NNEWSEWS Visit us online at www.TeamAPG.com/APGNews 12 APG News • November 19, 2015 Technology to boost cognitive ability

(Left) A traditional electroencephalo- EEG may one gram, or EEG, head hookup is messy with lots of wires, sensors and gel that irritates the scalp and causes mild day aid Soldiers discomfort, as well as taking time to suffering from set up. (Below) The future envisioned device cognitive fatigue is a thin, lightweight electroencephalogram, or EEG, detector that can be worn inside a Soldier’s helmet, Story and photos by DAVID VERGUN transmitting valuable performance Army News Service data back to his commander. This is ultimately what the Army Research New and complex technology for Sol- Lab envisions. diers can tax their mental ability, since the brain has finite processing capabili- ty, said David Hairston, a neuroscientist. Hairston and his colleagues at the Army Research Lab’s Human Research and Engineering Directorate at Aber- deen Proving Ground want to someday use electroencephalogram, or EEG, to aid Soldiers in those mental tasks. He’s leading the Real-World Neuroimaging program to make that happen. The EEG, which has been in use now for more than 60 years in clinical practice, measures and records volt- age fluctuations in different parts of the brain to determine a person’s neural patterns. Those patterns provide insights into what a person is seeing, hearing, That gel and all those wires are messy, el, he said. thinking and feeling - like peering into bulky, invasive, uncomfortable and time- Using an algorithm, a computer that’s an individual’s mental and emotional consuming to connect, he said. hooked up to the EEG would then prostate, he said. Instead of using gel, ARL researchers cess that information and quickly figure For instance, if a Soldier is fatigued, invented new sensors based on spring- out that of 1,000 images, perhaps 10 are a unique EEG pattern will be produced, loaded pins. “The pins wiggle their way likely very important based on the EEG he said. That sort of information could through your hair to make contact, so pattern, he said. Those could then be re- be useful for a commander, who could you don’t need gel.” he said. presented back to the Soldier very slow- ly so they can look for the target. rotate in a more rested Soldier for a crit- Puzzle Piece #2 One problem though is that most ical mission requiring alertness. The second piece of the puzzle science, aerospace engineering and elec- EEG caps are not comfortable because Unfortunately, there’s currently no involved removing all the individual, tronics engineering.” they are designed as “one-size fits all,” way to monitor a Soldier’s neural pattern separate wires and sensors from the The material holding the sensors and so people will not wear them long. As out in the field, since EEG equipment is scalp and encasing them in a custom- the sensors themselves would need to be an alternative approach, Hairston picked bulky and it’s located in laboratories or a fitting, lightweight cap made of plastic thin enough to fit inside a Soldier’s hel- up a prototype of a custom-fit cap that medical facilities. that’s fitted over the head. met safely, and the electronics operate had been printed out by one of ARL’s Hairston’s goal is provide positive The cap could be worn, he said, by an only on locally-harvested power to alle- 3-D printers. The Soldier’s head had results to Soldiers by leveraging what image analyst sitting in front of a com- viate the need for a bulky battery. first been measured in 3-D by magnet- can be learned from an EEG. The chal- puter, looking through images from an Hairston held up an example of one ic resonance imaging, or MRI. The cap lenge, Hairston said, is that science cur- unmanned aerial vehicle, searching for a that’s being tested. It was lightweight felt lightweight, spongy and comfort- rently has very little understanding of pattern, which might be, for example, an and comfortable. “We don’t want to bur- able, and would be a perfect fit for that how the brain works outside of the lab- enemy emplacement or a tank. den Soldiers with more equipment,” he Soldier. oratory, because the brain is very rarely When the analyst is pouring over said. measured outside a clinical setting. He thousands of images, he might miss Puzzle Piece #3 The other parts of the puzzle would compared that task to putting together a something important because of the Puzzle piece number three involved be getting the sensors to transmit on giant jigsaw puzzle that’s missing many immense amount of cognitive process- completely ditching the cap and wire- ultra-low power and getting the algo- of the pieces. “We have to create the ing required. Plus, it is a very time-con- lessly transmitting EEG data via a rithms needed to assist Soldiers in a vari- pieces as we go along.” suming and tiring process. microprocessor. This is one of the most ety of tasks. Puzzle Piece #1 Wearing the cap would facilitate that challenging stages. It’s probably still years away from The first puzzle piece Hairston’s team task with EEG, since “we can pick out ARL’s material scientists are looking happening, he said. created was a simplification of how that sort of ah-ha, pop-out moment in at a number of materials to make non- But at ARL, it’s about “taking what the EEG is hooked up to a person’s your brain, which happens very quick- metallic polymer sensors that are stretch- we know from basic neuroscience head. The traditional method is attach- ly,” he said. able and pliable so they’ll be comfortable research and finding ways of turning that ing wired sensors to different parts of a In other words, the Soldier’s brain and lightweight, he said. “In order to do into useful applications for Soldier sys- person’s scalp. A gooey gel is used on subconsciously picked out the signal, this, we must work as a multi-disciplin- tems and future scientific methods and the person’s head to facilitate electrical but the brain’s internal communication ary, collaborative team, involving mem- understanding of how the brain actually conductivity. didn’t elevate it to the conscious lev- bers from other areas including material works in real, dynamic environments.” All employees must schedule “use or lose” leave by Nov. 28, 2015.

Civilian Personnel Advisory Center The deadline for scheduling excess, or “use or lose” leave is fast approaching. The current leave year ends for most APG employees on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016. All excess leave must be scheduled and approved prior to the beginning of the third pay period, prior to the end of the leave year. Employees subject to excess leave carryover should be aware that the deadline for scheduling excess leave is Saturday, Nov. 28. Excess leave restoration There is a two-step process for having excess leave restored which cannot be used due to a work exigency. Commanders/directors are responsible for approving exigencies within their organizations. In this capacity, commanders/directors should only approve exigencies for rare circumstances. This expectation applies to all employees regardless of grade. Diligence must be used to ensure that all supervisors are working with their employees to properly schedule and use their excess leave. However, if a supervisor confirms an exigency which prevents an employee from using his/her excess leave before the end of the leave year (Jan. 9, 2016), the supervisor will need to document the exigency by Nov. 28 for each employee affected. Then, after the leave year has concluded (after Jan. 11, 2016), the employee should coordinate the supervisor’s exigency confirmation documentation with the servicing Custom- er Service Representative (CSR) to get his/her excess leave restored. If management becomes aware of an exigency after the Nov. 28 deadline for scheduling excess leave, which prevents an employee from using scheduled and approved excess leave for which the supervisor and employee arranged prior to the deadline, the supervisor must document the exigency which prevented the employee from taking his/her scheduled excess leave. Then, after the leave year has concluded (Jan. 9, 2016), the employee should coordinate the supervisor’s exigency confirmation documentation and the documentation showing that the employee and supervisor had scheduled excess leave to be taken prior to the Nov. 28 deadline with their servicing (CSR) to get his/her excess leave restored. If sickness prevents an employee from taking his/her scheduled excess leave (leave that was arranged between the employee and supervisor before Nov. 28), the time is eligible to be restored. In this situation, the supervisor should document that it was planned for the employee to use his/her excess leave before the end of the leave year, but the employee could not use the excess leave as a result of sickness. Then, after the leave year has concluded (after Jan. 9, 2016), the employee should coordinate the supervisor’s documentation with their servicing CSR to get his/her excess leave restored. If employees have excess leave and do not follow the procedures mentioned in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of this notice, they risk losing their excess leave without an option to restore it. Voluntary Leave Transfer Program The Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP) offers a viable alternative for those individuals who wish to donate their excess annual leave to eligible federal employees. Federal employees who receive VLTP donations are able to remain in a pay status after they have depleted their annual leave and sick leave, while recovering from a health ailment or in working to try and get an eligible family member well. To make a donation, individuals must complete either an OPM 630-A (inside the agency) or an OPM 630-B (outside the agen- NOVEMBER SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY cy). Donations for the end 1234 567 of the year must be sub-

mitted to Sue Campbell, 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 VLTP Coordinator no later than Jan. 6, 2016. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 For more information about the Voluntary Follow us on twitter Leave Transfer Program, 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

contact Sue Campbell at 29 30 410-306-0266. https://twitter.com/USAGAPG November 19, 2015 • APG News 13 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 2000.

By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News 2015 10 Years Ago: Nov. 16, 2005

(Left) An Aberdeen Proving Ground color guard presents the colors during a Veterans Day program at the Perry Point VA Medical Center that later featured a wreath drop from a helicopter and a 2010 USO–style variety show for hospitalized veterans.

(Right) Staff Sgt. Anthony Manske marches a group of Roye-Williams teachers from the dining facility during a military familiarization exercise in partnership with the 16th Ordnance Battalion and Harford County 2000 Public Schools.

25 Years Ago: Nov. 14, 1990

1990 (Left) The proving ground’s new recycling program manager, Barry Decker, stands beside bales of cardboard ready for shipment.

(Right) Sign maker Jim Jackson of the Aberdeen Area Maintenance 1980 Division uses a heat-activated machine to bake on lettering for signs to mark camping sites.

1970 50 Years Ago: Nov. 18, 1965

(Left) Mary Brown, left, and Sharon Geipe of Development and Proof Services, help kick-off the start of the Department of Defense Zero Defects campaign that emphasizes, “Doing it right the first time.”

1960

(Right) After bowling a 297 game, Spc. 6 James R. McDermott of the U.S. Army Ordnance Center and School looks at the three remaining pins that kept him from a perfect score at the APG Bowling Alley. 1950 14 APG News • November 19, 2015 Kirk clinic recognizes civlian service

During a recent commander’s call at the APG North (Aberdeen) post chapel Nov. 4, Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic Commander Lt. Col. Wesley J. L. Anderson recognized 10 KUSAHC employees for their commitment to the U.S. government and presented them with civilian length of service awards. Cumulatively, the civilians share 170 years of civilian service. The employees are, from left to right, Ralph Ross Jr., 30 years; Carolyn Prince, 30 years; LaMesa Wade, 15 years; Paul Wolcott, 35 years; Carrie Silbernagel, 5 years; and not pictured, Dr. Carrie Dorsey, 5 years; Tammie Rush, 15 years; Mary Weaver, 15 years; Matthew Kight, 10 years; and Kimberly M. Carns-Lambert, 10 years.

Photo by Stacy Smith

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

ACTIVITY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Nov. 26 Nov. 27 Nov. 28 Nov. 29 FITNESS AA ATHLETIC CENTER * CLOSED CLOSED. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. AA Health & Fitness Ctr (302) CLOSED 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED EA HOYLE GYM/FITNESS CTR CLOSED 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICES/CHILD CARE ARMY COMMUNITY SVS CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES** CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CORVIAS Housing Office CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED RECREATION AA RECREATION CENTER CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED EA RECREATION CENTER CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BOWLING & SNACK BAR CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED RUGGLES GOLF COURSE CLOSED 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. EXTON GOLF COURSE CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED SELF SERVICE AUTO SKILLS SHOP CLOSED 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. OUTDOOR & EQUIPMENT CENTER CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED LIBRARY CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED MWR LEISURE TRAVEL CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED FOOD & BEVERAGE NORTH SIDE GRILL/1SG BBQ CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED TOP OF THE BAY CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BOWLING’S STRIKE FORCE CAFÉ CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED SUTHERLAND GRILLE CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED GROCERY Commissary CLOSED 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mon, Nov. 23 open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. MEDICAL/DENTAL Kirk Clinc CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED DENTAC CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED APG Veterinary Clinic CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED HUMAN RESOURCES SJA / LEGAL CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED MILPO/ ID CARD/ RETIREMENT CLOSED 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED SHOPPING (AAFES)/VENDOR SERVICES MAIN EXCHANGE CLOSED Black Friday: 4 a.m. - 6 p.m. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. GNC CLOSED 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. BARBER SHOP CLOSED 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. OPTICAL CLOSED 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. CLOSED Laundry/Dry Cleaners CLOSED 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. CLOSED Lunch Box CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Melvins Auto CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED APG Express (Shoppette) CLOSED 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. APG Shoppette Subway CLOSED 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tim Hortons bldg 6002 CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Tim Hortons bldg 6008 CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Subway Bldg 6008 C4ISR CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Burger King CLOSED 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED Edgewood Express (Shoppette) CLOSED 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Subway EA CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED LOGISTICS READINESS CENTER-APG LRC-ABERDEEN CLOSED OPERATIONAL CLOSED CLOSED Property Book Office CLOSED 7 am – 4:30 pm CLOSED CLOSED Property Book Warehouse CLOSED 7 am – 4:30 pm CLOSED CLOSED CIF CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Installation ASP CLOSED CLOSED (RDO) CLOSED CLOSED SSA / CRP CLOSED CLOSED (RDO) CLOSED CLOSED DOL Fuel Station CLOSED 7a.m. - 3 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED TMP CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED PPPO CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Carlson Wagonlit Travel CTO CLOSED 8 am – 4:30 pm CLOSED CLOSED Passenger Travel CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Freight Office CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Maintenance CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED GATES

AA Rt 22 / Visitor Center OPEN / CLOSED OPEN OPEN/ 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. OPEN / 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. AA Rt 715 / Vistor Center CLOSED Open/ 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED EA Wise Rd CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED EA Rt 24 / Vistor Center OPEN / CLOSED OPEN / CLOSED OPEN / CLOSED OPEN / CLOSED * Athletic Center is closed on Friday, 27 Nov for floor maintenance. The Fitness Center (building 320) will be open Nov 27.; ** CYSS Facilities are: Child Development Centers, Youth Cen- ters/School-Age Services & Family Child Care Homes; ***For support services call 913-271-4245. For Army Emergency Relief, call Red Cross at 1-877-272-7337 16 APG News • November 19, 2015

tion stated that the racial segrega- in everyday life situations. tion of public school facilities was 12. A self-taught person. inherently unequal and unconstitu- 14. The wife of the 43rd U.S. tional. President, this former teacher 16. A ______quiz is a short test worked to improve literacy during given to a class by a teacher, with- her tenure as First Lady. out prior warning. 15. The Servicemen’s 17. A memorization tech- ______Act of 1944, nique based on repetition is called known informally as the G.I. Bill, ______learning. was a law that provided a range of 19. A ______test is admin- benefits for returning World War II istered and scored in a consistent veterans. manner. 18. Reading ______is the 25. An oral presentation intend- ability to read text, process it and ed to teach people about a particu- understand its meaning. lar subject. 20. ______preschool is the 26. The Army’s pre-kinder- notion that access to preschool garten program is called Strong should be available to all families ______. similar to kindergarten. 27. This American philosopher 21. Means “children’s garden” and educational reformer said, in German. “Education is not a preparation for 22. The study of self-deter- life; education is life itself.” mined learning. 29. On Oct. 17, 1979, this U.S. 23. This famous German-born president signed the Department theoretical physicist said, “Educa- of Education Organization Act into tion is what remains after one has law. forgotten what one has learned in 30. A break from class. school.” 31. ______activities take 24. Ben Franklin said “An invest- The APG Crossword place after school and are optional. ment in knowledge pays the best 33. Another name for cursive ______.” writing. 28. The art and science of American Education Week 34. A ______card is a doc- teaching. By RACHEL PONDER, APG News ument that communicates a stu- 32. A student ______is dent’s academic performance. designed to help students pay for American Education Week, November 16-20, celebrates public education and tuition, books, and living expenses. Down individuals who make a difference ensuring that every child receives a quality Think you solved last education. Sponsored by the National Education Association, this year’s theme is 1. A unit of teaching that typi- “Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility.” Solve this puzzle about cally lasts one academic term. week’s puzzle? education, ranging from preschool to university. 2. This Austrian philosopher is Check out the solution below the founder of Waldorf education. Across 10. This South African anti- 3. Founded in 1635, Boston Solution to the November 12 puzzle 4. This educator founded the apartheid activist and politician _____ School is both the first public American Red Cross in 1881. said, “Education is the most pow- school and the oldest existing pub- 7. A term for a student that erful weapon which you can use to lic school in the United States. has intellectual ability significantly change the world.” 5. Removing a student from a higher than average. 11. He founded Tuskegee Uni- school for violating rules. 8. A mind______is a dia- versity in Alabama and was a lead- 6. A sentence ______is gram used to visually organize ing black political and educational a pictorial representation of the information. leader in the U.S. from the 1890s grammatical structure of a sen- 9. The 1896 Supreme Court until his death in 1915. tence. case of Plessy v. ______upheld 13. This teacher of Helen Keller 9. ______illiteracy the segregation of races in schools is known as the “miracle worker.” refers to the inability of an individu- as long as each race enjoyed parity 14. The 1954 Supreme Court al to use reading, speaking, writing, in quality of education. case ______v. Board of Educa- and computational skills efficiently

WORD OF THE WEEK ACRONYM OF THE WEEK Mollify USPTO Pronounced: MOL-uh-fahy U.S. Patent and Trademark Ofﬁ ce Part of Speech: Verb The United States Patent and Trademark Office Definition: (USPTO) is the federal agency for granting U.S. pat- 1. To soften in feeling or temper, as a person; pacify; appease. ents and registering trademarks. Congress created the 2. To mitigate or reduce in intensity; assuage, temper, soften U.S. Patent Office in 1836, and established the basic principles of American patent law. In the United States, Other forms any process or device may be patented if it is novel and Mollification, noun useful and if plans and a working model are supplied. Mollifier, noun The USPTO registers trademarks based on the commerce Mollifyingly, adverb clause of the U.S. Constitution (Article I, section 8, clause 3). Under this system of protec- Mollifiable, adjective tion, American industry has flourished, new products have been invented, new uses for old ones discovered, and employment opportunities have been created. Use: The USPTO advises the president of the United States, the Secretary of Commerce, and She bequeathed her diamond necklace to her oldest son and, to mollify the family, U.S. government agencies on intellectual property (IP) policy, protection, and enforcement; distributed a large, though less dazzling, assortment of jewelry among the other siblings. and promotes the stronger and more effective IP protection around the world. He was not mollified by the hefty raise; a promotion was what he wanted. In doing so, the USPTO fulfills the mandate of the Constitution that the legislative She started to drive the disappointed little leaguers home after their loss, but on a branch “promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to hunch, took an impulsive detour, and found that McDonalds is a great mollifier. Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries.” The settlers hoped to mollify the harsh wilderness environment. For more information, visit the USPTO website at http://www.uspto.gov.

By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News Source(s): www.dictionary.reference.com www.oxforddictionaries.com Source(s): http://www.encyclopedia.com https://en.wikipedia.org

APG CATCH-A-POACHER PROGRAM

A wide variety of wildlife call Aberdeen Proving Ground home. The APG Conservation Law Enforcement Branch is asking you to be a partner in protecting and preserving the natural resources here on post. If you see or have knowledge of poaching or illegal activity involving wildlife or natural resources, you can use the SUBMIT-A-TIP hotline to anonymously provide information to catch a poacher. Call the SUBMIT-A-TIP “HOTLINE” at 410-306-4673. Emergencies or violations in progress should always be reported via 911.

When reporting poaching or illegal activity involving wildlife or natural resources on APG, please take note of the information listed in the form below.

Name/Description/Address of the Poacher

Location/Days/Times & Type of Poaching

Vehicle/Vessel Description or Registration #

You can also cut out this completed SUBMIT-A-TIP form and mail it to: 2200 Aberdeen Blvd. APG, MD 21005 November 19, 2015 • APG News 17 Show memorializes past service members Continued from Page 1 because they understand the importance of honoring our veterans,” Devine said. Johnson added that the big plus is that veterans – particularly hospitalized veterans – appreciate any efforts on their behalf. “They always enjoy the camaraderie with active-duty Soldiers, and they’re thankful anytime someone takes the time to remember them,” she said. “It lets them know they’re not forgotten.” Tony Shumpert, a military retiree, APG civilian and leader of Rhema Praise, got things started when he strut- ted down the aisle, playing “When the Saints Go Marching In” on trombone. Then, APG Garrison 1st Sgt. Jermaine Allen, a former drill sergeant, strut- ting in campaign hat and dark glasses, barked a military welcome to put guests “at ease.” Music and dance followed with popular songs from each era. The Serendipity Dancers - Tami Woodruff of the APG CPAC, former Army “brat” Wendy Tiner and Sandy Sanders, a Navy veteran and CERDEC civilian, danced to “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” a World War II favorite; CECOM civilian Paul Catley sang Bill Wither’s “Lean On Me” in a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. during the Viet- With the “Red, Hot and Blues!” cast assembled on stage behind him, APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce T. nam era and CPAC civilian Tami Wood- Crawford, extends his thanks to Perry Point VAMC hospitalized patients for their service. ruff, dressed in ACU’s, lip-synced to “These Boots Are Made For Walking” by Nancy Sinatra, in a nod to present In addition, CECOM civilian Rene- “It is on the backs of our great veter- the past.” day. sha Robinson of Rhema Praise drew a ans that we stand today,” he said, add- “We never forget,” he said. Other standout performances includ- standing ovation after belting out Whit- ing that it is by their sacrifices that the Vietnam veteran Michael Senna said ed ATEC civilian Stephen Perno, sing- ney Houston’s “I Will Always Love nation is free. the show was “very good, especially the ing “If I Can Dream,” a song by Elvis You.” “Never forget our veterans on whose part about Vietnam.” Presley written shortly after the King For the finale, military cast mem- shoulders we stand.” “I loved it,” added former Navy assassination in 1968; Rachel Acev- bers marched from the stage and moved Jeff A. Nechanicky, associate direc- corpsman John Pollack. “I hope they edo, an RDECOM civilian and Rhe- through the audience shaking hands tor for finance for the VA Maryland come back next year.” ma Praise member who sang “Touch with veterans. Health Care System, noting that he Veteran Ralph Stepney also “enjoyed the Sky,” from the Walt Disney film, Crawford and other attendees praised is a veteran as was his father, said he it thoroughly.” “Brave,” and Bruce Springsteen’s “Glo- the Veterans Day performance and said learned the value of veterans from a for- “They did an outstanding job,” he ry Days” lip-synced by Richard Del- that ‘Thank you for your service’ can- mer first sergeant who taught him the said. “Their coming out here for us real- brook and Joe Phoebus. not be repeated too often. importance of “memorializing those of ly means a lot.” Winter updates to be posted to social media Continued from Page 1 munity is through AtHoc. As APG’s mass warning notification Where to go for winter weather updates system, AtHoc allows the installation to instantaneously send phone, email and text alerts about adverse weather to Team Aberdeen Proving Ground-Managed Sites APG. To register for AtHoc, visit www. teamapg.com. Click “APG Employee APG Facebook: www.facebook.com/APGMd Toolbox” on the left-hand navigation, APG Twitter: www.twitter.com/usagapg then click “eLearning.” Scroll down to “Security and Intelligence” and click APG Website: www.teamapg.com on “AtHoc” to open the self-registra- APG Weather Line: 410-278-7669 tion guide. The APG Facebook page, www.face- **Register for AtHoc to have notiﬁ cations sent directly to your phone and/or email.** book.com/APGmd, will also be updated as soon as a decision has been made to change the installation’s operating sta- Area TV Stations Area Radio Stations tus due to weather. Members of the community are reminded that they DO NOT Greater Baltimore Area Greater Baltimore Area Other Areas need a Facebook account to visit the site WMAR-TV Channel 2 WPOC – 93.1 FM WXCY – 103.7 FM (Havre de Grace, MD) and view posts. WBAL-TV Channel 11 WJZ-FM – 105.7 FM WROZ – 101.3 FM (Lancaster, PA) Updates will be posted to the APG WJZ-TV Channel 13 WZFT – 104.3 FM WDEL – 1150 AM (Wilmington, DE) Twitter page at www.twitter.com/ WBFF-TV Channel 45 WJZ-AM –1300 AM WSTW – 93.7 (Wilmington, DE) usagapg. Team APG can also call the WQSR – 102.7 FM snow line, 410-278-SNOW (7669), for weather updates. The installation oper- Other Areas WCAO – 600 AM ational status will also be shared with Fox 43 (York, Pennsylvania) WLIF – 101.9 FM local news TV and radio stations. Harford Cable Network (Harford County) WWMX – 106.5 FM Personnel are also reminded to refer WIYY – 97.9 FM to their chains of command and organi- WBAL – 1090 AM zational leadership during weather emergencies. Individual organizations have the authority to release personnel early, delay the start of work, or shutdown the anticipated impact on APG. This cleared), (3) hazardous conditions on ty of the workforce leaves home to com- altogether. team – made up of weather forecasters, post, (4) surrounding county conditions, mute to work. emergency responders, snow-clear- (5) school and local government clo- Leaders are cognizant of both the How is the decision made to ing personnel, and installation leaders sures, (6) installation infrastructure sta- safety of the workforce and duty to close post? from both the garrison and tenant orga- tus (power, water, sewage, etc.), and (7) the mission. The overarching goal is to The decision to close the installa- nizations – takes into account count- the condition of each installation access ensure the workforce can conduct vari- tion during inclement winter weather – less variables. control point. ous missions safely. or remain open – is not a decision made Factors included in the decision to The decision to delay or close the Editor’s Note: Check back with the lightly. alter APG’s normal operating status are: installation is made as early as possible, “APG News” for tips about how to pre- APG’s destructive weather team (1) current and forecasted weather, (2) based on available information. When pare your home and car for winter, win- meets hours, and sometimes days, the effect of DPW clearance operations possible, APG leaders work to make a ter driving safety and how to decipher before winter weather arrives to track (how much has been plowed, swept or decision by 4:30 a.m., before a majori- weather forecasts in future issues. Leave Donations Employees eligible for donations in the Tell Voluntary Leave Transfer Program Acevedo, Rachel Frankel, Ronald A. Lloyd, Wayne F. them To participate in the Voluntary Acosta, Jeannie M. Gaddis, Lonnie Mancini, Jennifer Leave Program, use forms OPM Adair, Jennifer Gibson, Tanya J. McCauley, Adrienne 630, Application to Become a Leave Recipient Under the Vol- Alba, Audrey Gresham, James F. Meadowcroft, Catherine you saw untary Leave Transfer Program; Belcher, Stacey L. Guy, Jessica Meskill, Joseph F. OPF 630-A, Request to Donate Branscome, Teresa A. Hampton, Devita D. Mielke, Sylvia A. Annual Leave to Leave Recipi- Briggs, Gregory Lynn Hazel, Wanda L. Morrison, Cassandra D. it in the ent Under the Voluntary Leave Bruner, Stephen M. Henry, Edwin R. Morrow, Patricia D. Transfer Program (within agency); or OPM 630- B, Request to Bukosky, Velorie F. Holderbaum, Larry G. Morton, Royce Donate Annual Leave to Leave Ciborowski, Steven Humphries, Theresa Moss, Jason D. Recipient Under the Voluntary Clark, Lyra Johnson, Douglas W. Park, Jessica C. Leave Transfer Program (out- Clelland, Louis A. Kent, Nathaniel Solomon, Je’Neane APG side agency). Please contact Dimond, Crystal King, Sharon M. Thompson, Curtis Sue Campbell at 410-306-0266 or sue.a.campbell8.civ@mail. Dissek, Michael J. Kladitis, Johnathan Urban, Brenda G. mil Dunn, Joanne Kubat, Tracey L. Vincelli, Louis Finegan-Bell, Antoinette Kuciej, Andrea D. Wells, David W. News Fleetwood, Phylicia R. Lilley, Gretchen E. Yoo, Alexia D. 18 APG News • November 19, 2015 Tour takes Soldiers to National Mall, Arlington Continued from Page 1 “This annual community trek is an ambassadorship of goodwill,” said Dan- iel Whipp, CSSC coordinator. CSSC is an off-shoot of the Harford County Office of Economic Development and serves to ensure a high quality of life for those who live and work in the defense community surrounding APG. “We value the Soldiers’ presence at APG and their commitment to our country. Our business community wel- comes the opportunity to interact with active military and help them feel part of the greater APG community,” Whipp said. APG Soldiers and civilians explored the 11 memorials and monuments that surround the National Mall, which include the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memo- rial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memori- al, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Wom- en’s Memorial, Franklin Delano Roo- sevelt Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Marine Corps War Memori- al and Pentagon Memorial. Ruggles golf course manager Rick (Above) More than 30 APG Soldiers and civilians visit the WWII Memorial in Washington D.C. during the 6th annual Bond said he attended the trip for “a lit- Spirit of Thanks tour, Nov. 12. The tour is a collaborative effort between APG and the local business community. (Below) Dorothy Estes places a single rose on the Texas tower at Washington D.C.’s WWII Memorial in honor of her late husband, tle bit of history,” adding that he looked Dr. Emory Estes, who served in WWII and passed away in 2013. (Bottom) Pictures, flowers and remembrances line the forward to seeing the changing of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. Nov. 12, the day after Veterans Day. guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Bond, along with other tour members, also paid their respects at the ther had done, and she was so touched gravesite of Maj. Gen. Harold Greene by the story of his heroism, that she who was killed in Afghanistan in brought his remains from Honolu- August 2014. Greene, who had served lu directly to the funeral home here in multiple positions at APG during his [D.C.].” career, was the highest-ranking service Pile was the pilot of a B-26C Maraud- member killed on foreign soil during er, with eight other crewmen onboard, a war since Rear Admiral Rembrandt which crashed after being struck by Cecil Robinson was killed during the enemy fire while on a bombing mission Vietnam War in May 1972. against enemy forces near Philippswei- Bond said he remembered Greene, ler, Germany. His remains had not been who often frequented the golf course recovered at the time of the crash. restaurant, Sutherland Grille, as a “It took 70 years, but they found humble man. him [Piles] in 2011,” Estes said. “You would never have known he To learn more about Washington was a military general,” Bond said. D.C.’s monuments and memorials or Sharing memories Arlington National Cemetery, vis- Many who visit Arlington and the it http://washington.org/washing- war memorials and monuments do ton-dc-monuments-memorials and so not only to honor the fallen, but http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/. also to share personal stories. One For more information about CSSC, such visitor to the WWII Memorial visit www.apg-cssc.com. was 88-year-old Dorothy Estes from Arlington, Texas. Estes braved a cold, November rain to place a single rose on the Texas tower at the Memorial in honor of her late husband, Dr. Emory Estes, who served in WWII and passed away in 2013. “My husband and I were here when they dedicated this [memorial],” Estes said. “He was a professor and he loved to walk around [here], and he remembered all the battles.” However, visiting the memorial was incidental to the larger reason for Estes’ trip. Two days prior, Estes was at Arlington National Cemetery to lay to rest a distant relative, Lt. William O. Pile, who served alongside her husband during WWII. What makes Estes’ story unique though is that, according to her family members, she was instrumental in placing the U.S. Army in touch with his living relatives. A former journal- ist, she used historical documents and old-fashioned research to uncover the family tree. “I wrote a note to [Pile’s] grand- daughter to tell her what her grandfa-

DID YOU KNOW? Of the 3,469 Medals of lieutenant serving as senior advisor, accompanied a 3-man Vietnamese Navy SEAL patrol on an intelligence gathering and prisoner capture operation against Honor awarded, 32 have an enemy-occupied naval river base. Launched from a Vietnamese Navy junk in a rubber boat, the patrol reached land and was continuing on foot toward its been awarded to Native objective when it suddenly came under heavy fire from a numerically superior Americans. force. The patrol called in naval gunfire support and then engaged the enemy in a fierce firefight, accounting for many enemy casualties before moving back to the waterline to prevent encirclement. Upon learning that the senior advisor The most recent recipient, Michael Edwin had been hit by enemy fire and was believed to be dead, Thornton returned Thornton, a retired Navy SEAL of Cherokee through a hail of fire to the lieutenant’s last position; quickly disposed of 2 enemy ancestry, is still living. Thornton was awarded soldiers about to overrun the position, and succeeded in removing the seriously the medal for saving the life of his senior officer, wounded and unconscious senior naval advisor to the water’s edge. He then Lt. Thomas R. Norris, who later earned the inflated the lieutenant’s lifejacket and towed him seaward for approximately Medal of Honor in an unrelated incident. 2 hours until picked up by support craft. By his extraordinary courage and Thornton was born March 23, 1949 in Greenville, perseverance, Thornton was directly responsible for saving the life of his superior South Carolina. He graduated from high school officer and enabling the safe extraction of all patrol members, thereby upholding in 1967 and enlisted in the Navy the same year. the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.” He served aboard destroyers as a gunner’s mate apprentice until November In 1980, Thornton was chosen to be a founding member of SEAL Team Six, 1968, when he began Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training. Upon the U.S. Navy’s first unit dedicated to counterterrorism. He later became a graduation, he was assigned to SEAL Team 1 and began a series of tours in commissioned officer and after participating in Operations Desert Shield/Storm, Southeast Asia which ran from January 1970, to December 1972. retired as a lieutenant in 1992. Along with the MOH, his awards include the By the last quarter of 1972, U.S. involvement in the region had waned and Silver Star, three Bonze Stars, and the Purple Heart. In retirement, he penned Thornton, by then a petty officer, was one of only a dozen SEALs remaining the book, “Honor Bound: Two Navy SEALs, the Medal of Honor, and a Story of in Vietnam. On Oct. 31 of that year, he participated in a mission to capture Extraordinary Courage.” prisoners and gather intelligence just south of the Demilitarized Zone. The group President Richard M. Nixon presented Thornton the Medal of Honor during a went in at night but in the morning realized they were too far north and were White House ceremony Oct. 15, 1973. Norris, the lieutenant Thornton saved, actually in North Vietnam. recovered and went on to earn a Medal of Honor for his April 1972 rescue of two When they were spotted by a group of 50 soldiers an intense, five-hour battle people from behind enemy lines. ensued. Thornton lives with his family in Texas. Thornton’s MOH citation reads: Yvonne Johnson, “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and APG News beyond the call of duty while participating in a daring operation against Source(s):http://www.cmohs.org/ enemy forces. Thornton, as assistant U.S. Navy advisor, along with a U.S. Navy http://www.history.army.mil https://en.wikipedia.org/ November 19, 2015 • APG News 19 APG SNAPSHOT Take a peek at the events making news in and around Aberdeen Proving Ground. For complete photo coverage, visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/usagapg/.

Photos by Yvonne Johnson Red, Hot & Blues Veterans Day Variety Show a hit

Clockwise from top left) Army retiree Tony Shumpert starts the show off musically with the jazzy “When the Saints Go Marching In” on trombone; Serendipity Dancers, from left, Tami Woodruff of the APG CPAC, former Army “brat” Wendy Tiner and Sandy Sanders, a Navy veteran and CERDEC civilian, strike a Rosie the Riveter pose. During the show, the trio danced to the “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.”; From left, APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford and BOSS president Sgt. Eric Jimenez chat with former APG public affairs officer Samuel Britten during a visit to the Perry Point VAMC nursing home after the show.; Rhema Praise member and CECOM civilian Renesha Robinson performs a passionate version of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You,” that earned her a standing ovation.

BUSTING A MOVE

(Clockwise, from above) Seven-year-olds Azaria Ballou, left, and Kymbrelle Key bust a move during a CIZE dance class at the APG North (Aberdeen) youth center Nov. 10. The choreo- graphed children’s dance classes, which combine exercise and fun, began in October and end Nov. 24; Class instructor and CERDEC civilian Sandy Sanders teaches her students a new dance step; Six-year-old Donovan Ballou follows the beat of his own rhythm.

Photos by Stacy Smith