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www.TeamAPG.com THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016 Vol. 60, No. 20

newsbrief GARRISON TOWN HALL MAY 24

All APG Garrison employees are to attend a town hall meeting at the APG North (Aberdeen) post theater, Bldg. 3245, Tuesday, May 24 at 9:30 a.m. Directors and chiefs will ensure all available employees attend while maintaining necessary coverage to customers. According to garrison leadership, all employees are expected to attend unless otherwise directed by their chain of command. The garrison town hall is expected to last until 11 a.m. inside

Photo by Lindsey Monger, Army Test and Evaluation Command FREESTATE At a spryly 97-years-old, Vernon Foster, center, shares war stories atop an M1A2 Abrams tank, May 12, during a visit to the FCA cadets learn to Aberdeen Test Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground. A Baltimore County farmer, Foster served as an M-4 Sherman tank commander manage a budget and during World War II. put needs first during a Mad City Money exercise. Soldiers swap war stories Mad|4 World War II veteran shares tank experiences during APG visit EXCELLENCE Two APG tenant By RICK SCAVETTA a tank commander in World War II, fighting commander. During the ceremony, in which organizations recognize U.S. Army Garrison Aberdeen Proving Ground bloody battles in France and Germany. On Mack was promoted to lieutenant colonel, 40+ Federal Executive When Vernon Foster hung up his Army May 12, he visited Soldiers at APG to share Foster received standing applause. Board awardees. uniform in 1946, he figured he’d never see stories from his past and hear about cur- “He hasn’t been on a tank for more than rent tank operations, to include the research, MRICD & ATEC|8 a tank again. Seventy years later, at a spryly 70 years, until today,” Mack said. “We were 97-years-old, Foster climbed aboard a mod- development and testing done with tanks at able to bring him back and show him the ern tank, swapping stories with Soldiers cur- APG. combat power of the M1 Abrams tanks. “It’s rently serving in the U.S. Army at Aberdeen Foster also attended a promotion for Maj. such a true honor to have him here.” Proving Ground. Brian Mack, an armor officer who serves SERVICE A Baltimore County farmer, Foster was as U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center deputy See VETERAN, page 17 CECOM’s HR development branch chief recalls how 9/11 pushed her to become Event outlines retiree services an Army civilian. Why We Serve|11 Story and photos by YVONNE JOHNSON APG News TECHNOLOGY Military Appreciation Week activities kicked off with the annual Retiree Appreci- ARL works to improve ation Day at the APG North (Aberdeen) rec- ‘pilot balloon’ to reation center, May 14. increase aerial delivery Hosted by the APG Garrison and the accuracy. APG Retiree Council, the event offers area New|14 military retirees from all branches, their spouses and survivors a central location to learn about post services and facilities and meet and network with local and national Happy Armed Forces Week See RETIREES, page 18 We salute you! Paul McElroy, a military affairs representative and Navy retiree, right, looks on The APG News as a local retiree fills out an interactive salutes the men and women who proudly questionnaire at the USAA display dur- serve in the U.S. ing the Retiree Appreciation Day at the Armed Forces, and APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center, their families. May 14. Your duty, courage and sacrifice do not go unrecongnized, and it is our honor to bring you the news on and KUSAHC celebrates Nurses Week around Aberdeen Proving Ground. Story and photos by YVONNE JOHNSON APG News Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic celebrated National Nurses Week May 9-13 with a series of events geared toward appreciating the profession President Barack online Obama described as “the beating heart of our medical system.” Nurses Week is observed nationally each year May www.TeamAPG. 6 to May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. com/APGNews Lt. Col. Maria Angeles, KUSAHC chief nursing facebook.com/ officer and deputy commander for Health Readiness, APGMd said the events were intended to inspire camaraderie while observing the contributions and nurses have twitter.com/ USAGAPG See NURSE, page 18 ﬂ ickr.com/photos/ usagapg/ Staff Sgt. Heather Alwine, non-commissioned officer in charge of the KUSAHC pharmacy, tries bal- ancing a juice cup tray while speed walking during ICE system relay races in celebration of National Nurses Week, http://ice.disa.mil/ May 11. KUSAHC hosted a week full of events to Facebook, http://on.fb.me/HzQIow mark the annual observance. index By the Numb#rs | 3 Mark Your Calendar | 6 All Things Maryland | 9 MWR Events | 10 APG History | 13 Crossword | 16 Did You Know? | 19 Snapshot | 19 2 APG News • May 19, 2016 Commander’s Corner Summer is The Strength of Red, almost here. Have you White and Blue planned Since 1999, the month of May has been designated as National Military Appreciation Month to honor the current APG is extremely a vacation? and former members of the Armed Forces, including those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in Defense of this Great blessed to have Nation. My plan is to go My wife Dianne and I are constantly amazed by the dedi- the unwavering to Old Forge, cation and patriotism of the diverse and talented workforce of New York and Team APG. With more than 90 tenant units stationed here in support of our rent a cabin. It’s Aberdeen, Maryland, as well as the support we provide glob- kind of a secret ally, APG truly is on the tip of the spear in terms of providing local community for the family, to readiness to the Joint Forces. get them out of What I want to make abundantly clear is that the posture we through countless industry the house a lit- enjoy here on our installation (perhaps the best trained, best tle bit. It’s along lead we’ve ever had) stretches beyond our front gates. APG is partnerships (large and a stream in a pri- Sgt. Maj. Todd extremely blessed to have the unwavering support of our local vate little place Galindo community through countless industry partnerships (large and small business), military and and it has all the RDECOM amenities.” small business), military and veteran associations, local government councils and those who simply adore its military and veteran associations, local what it stands for. government councils and These relationships form a unique bond that strengthen “I have two APG’s ability to innovate and maintain its “competitive advan- those who simply adore its cruises planned tage” in the face of new Global Strategic Realities and a time to the Baha- of transition for our Army. military and what it stands for. mas and then APG is no stranger to change, and despite going through my best friend over a decade of continuous combat that included a major and I are going base realignment moving thousands of personnel from Fort mon thread is the utmost respect given to our Soldiers who on our annual, Monmouth, New Jersey to here, this community has nev- stand in harm’s way every day. week-long trip. er skipped a beat. In fact, APG continues to be the model of During this Military Appreciation Week at APG, and in We just started excellence with the capabilities that are deployed by this sto- keeping with this year’s theme, “The Strength of Red, White the tradition last Mayann Scott ried installation. and Blue,” Dianne and I look forward to participating and year because we Retired military As we prepare to celebrate our centennial year of existence, sharing in this time where we honor those who wear the uni- never see each what will most be remembered is not just the latest technolo- form along with those who patriotically support them. It is other.” gy that we put in Soldiers’ hands, rather it will be the people of because of all of you who day in and day out answer the call this military community who had the foresight, dedication and of duty that our flag continues to stand for freedom and justice desire to be part of something bigger than themselves, and that around the world. “We’re going includes Soldiers, civilians and family members. MAJ. GEN. BRUCE T. CRAWFORD to Ocean City, No matter where I go in this tight-knit community, a com- APG Senior Commander Maryland. We’re beach people. We’re actually a Navy family Hydrant flushing on APG North so we’ve always The annual hydrant flushing on APG North (Aberdeen) will begin May 23 and run through July 13. Flushing been near the will be completed Monday through Friday of each week, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. The schedule listed water.” below is tentative and will be followed except in an unforeseen problem. For more information, contact APG DPW representative Dennis Overbay at 443-206-8910 or City of Lisa Blevins Aberdeen representative Roger Hall at 410-272-1449. Family member Dates Area May 23 – May 31 2000, 3000 & 4000 blocks June 1 – June 10 4000, 5000 & 6000 blocks “I’m planning to June 13 – June 20 4000, 5000 & 6000 blocks go to North Car- June 21 – June 28 Plumb Point Loop, Restricted Areas olina in August to see my sister. June 29 – July 5 ARL, Restricted Areas I’ve been gone July 6 ARL, Restricted Areas so long from home; I miss a lot of my fami- Employees eligible for donations in the ly. But I’ve been Leave Donations on social media Raymond Voluntary Leave Transfer Program talking to them, Garland To participate in the Voluntary Leave Program, use forms OPM 630, Application to Become a Leave Recipient Under the and they told me Retired military to come down Voluntary Leave Transfer Program; OPF 630-A, Request to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Recipient Under the Voluntary Leave there.” Transfer Program (within agency); or OPM 630- B, Request to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Recipient Under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (outside agency). Please contact Sue Campbell at 410-306-0266 or [email protected]

Acevedo, Rachel Galloway, Dea S. Johnson, Patricia A. Ruff, Albert L. Acosta, Jeannie M. Gant, Hennither B. Kuciej, Andrea D. Ruske, Hilary P. “I’ll be PCSing, Barela, Linda M. Garrett, Mary F. Kyro, Kelly J. Russell, Melissa A. leaving Aber- Branscome, Teresa A. Ellis, Gibson, Tanya J (T’Jae) Malczewski, Stephen V. Shoaf, Meaghan L. deen to go to Ciborowski, Steven Files, Benjamin T. Manos, Gust H. Solomon, Je’Neane Fort Hood [Tex- Clark, Lyra Gilley,Christopher M. McCauley, Adrienne Soto, Robert Alan as]. As long as Coleman Jones, Nancy Glassman, Connie L. Meadowcroft, Catherine Stadtler, Alberta R. the family is Crowder, Phillip N. Gunther, Angela W. Meskill, Joseph F. Thompson, Curtis together, we Dennis, Robin N. Hampton, Devita D. Mielke, Sylvia A. Tisdale, Dorris A. don’t care where Dileonardi, Ann Mae Hamrick, Eunice G. Morrow, Anthony Vaccaro, Dominic S. we go.” Dimond, Crystal Hazel, Wanda L. Nunley, Dana Y. Villanueva, Jenny Master Sgt. Dissek, Michael J. Hornberger, Michele D. Peduzzi, Jill L. West, Abby Lee Mauvet Rawls Diveley, Roberta R. Hug, Sarah C. Pulaski, Michele L. Williams, Rodney B. Jr. 48th Chemical Donlon, Jacqueline A. Humphries, Theresa Redman, Corinne L. Brigade Gaddis, Lonnie Johnson, Douglas W. Rodriguez, Pedro

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By BETSY KOZAK-HOWARD Army Contracting Command – APG Twenty-two employees from the Army Contracting Command – Aber- deen Proving Ground took part in a ‘ran- dom act of kindness day’ in late April, volunteering at the Ronald McDon- ald House, or RMH, in Wilmington, Delaware. In three different groups, the APG personnel performed various tasks to benefit the families who stay at RMH. The kitchen team helped prepare snacks and meals in the kitchen, the activity team made “goodie bags” full of toys, trinkets and snacks for children, and the yard maintenance team spruced up the home’s exterior landscape with flowers and mulch. “The Ronald McDonald House staff and families were very appreciative of our contributions,” said Tammy Wood- ard, an ACC-APG contract specialist. “It was also a memorable experience for the ACC-APG employees and it really put a lot in perspective. “No matter how bad our day is at work, it doesn’t compare to the diffi- cult times that many families face car- ing for a sick child and dealing with the financial hardship of long-term medical care,” she added. “The house is an affordable place for families to stay in a home-like environment, while their seri- ously ill or injured children are treated at area hospitals.” The idea to volunteer at RMH came during a brainstorming session to plan team-building activities for ACC-APG employees. The group first thought Photo courtesy of the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware about having a “volunteer day” and the Members of the Edgewood Division of the Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground stand in front of the consensus of the group put RMH at the Ronald McDonald House in Delaware for a volunteer day as a team-building event in late April. The 22-member group top of the list. recently carpooled to RMH to provide kitchen help, prepare activity bags and spruced up the exterior landscape with Donning comfortable work clothes, flowers and mulch. the group gathered supplies and carpooled to Delaware, rendezvousing in Woodard said she understands first- sive care unit. At six weeks old, how- pital all day long and went to RMH at front of the RMH. The visit began with hand the benefits of RMH, since she ever, the twins stopped feeding and had night for a warm shower and bed, then I a tour of the facility and a history of the once benefitted from this home away complex medical issues requiring hospi- would start again the next day. By 2014, house. Once the work was complete, the from home. In November 2010, Wood- talization and feeding tubes. my twins had recovered but throughout employees returned to the Aberdeen area, ard’s identical twin boys were released “I was overwhelmed at the time,” this time, I was grateful for the support “emotionally drained,” Woodard said. after three weeks in the neonatal inten- Woodard recalled. “I stayed at the hos- of RMH.” Tell them you saw it in the APG News

BY THE NUMB#RS

Sally Ride Day, May 26, honors the first American woman in space.

1,000 Number of applicants Sally Ride beat for a spot in the Nation- al Aeronautical and Space Administration, or NASA, astronaut program in 1978. 33 Years since Ride became the first American woman in space as a crew member on space shuttle Challenger for the STS-7 mission. She remains the youngest American astronaut to have traveled to space, the first woman to use a robot arm in space and the first to use the arm to retrieve a satellite. 15 Years since she co-founded Sally Ride Science. The company creates entertaining science programs and publications for elementary and middle school students, particularly girls. 13 Years since Ride was inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame. 2 Number of Ride’s Challenger trips to space. Her third trip, was cancelled after the 1986 Challenger accident.

By RACHEL PONDER, APG News Source(s): www.nasa.gov https://en.wikipedia.org/ www.biography.com

How are we doing? E-mail comments and suggestions for the APG News to [email protected] ‘Mad4 APG News • May 19,City 2016 Money’ teaches budgeting

Story and photos by RACHEL PONDER APG News Cadets in the Maryland National Guard’s Freestate ChalleNGe Academy Freestate Class #46 were shown how to budget for ChalleNGe expenses and emergency situations dur- Academy case ing “Mad City Money,” a personal finan- manager Marlene cial management simulation event at the Heyman, serving APG South (Edgewood) recreation cen- as a merchant, te, May 12 and 13. left, tells cadet The FCA and the Aberdeen Prov- Latoka Boone, 17, ing Ground Federal Credit Union hosted about various child the teaching event that involved realis- care options and tic scenarios designed to sharpen bud- expenses during geting skills. “Mad City Money,” In each situation, cadets were giv- a financial man- en a career, a paycheck and a family to agement teaching support, and told to visit merchants to event at the APG purchase necessities like transportation, South (Edgewood) food, clothing and child care. The cadets recreation center quickly realized that sticking to a budget May, 12. required careful planning. FCA and APGFCU staff members helped cadets record their purchases in a checkbook register. In addition to budgeting for necessary expenses, they had to track their “checks” and “debit “They will have a better understand- cards” and were fined by the “mayor” ing of what they will do with their mon- of Mad City Money if they lost these ey [after they graduate],” he said. “The items. cadets get quite a bit out of this.” “We are helping them create good Cadet Maiya Easton, 17, said she financial habits,” said Nancy Hill, a learned about prioritizing her needs from financial counselor with APGFCU. her wants. According to Hill, the most common “I learned how to manage my mon- mistake teens make during the simu- ey and get things that I need instead of lation is spending too much money on wasting my time on things that I don’t luxury cars and not saving enough for a need,” she said. house or an apartment. Cadet Charles Watkins, 16, praised “Mad City Money allows teens to the educational activity. make mistakes and suffer the conse- “I think it is the best thing [to happen quences in a realistic, but safe, environ- to me] at Freestate,” he said. “[What I ment,” she said. learned] is going to help me when I am She added that it is important to older.” teach children and teens financial litera- Freestate ChalleNGe Academy pro- cy to avoid costly mistakes in the future. vides Maryland teens who have with- APGFCU offers the program to local drawn from high school a second chance schools and youth centers. at an education. It is endorsed by the FCA director Charles Rose said every State of Maryland and is in a coop- class participates in “Mad City Money” erative agreement between the Mary- before graduating from the program. He land National Guard and the National From lefT, Freestate ChalleNGe Academy case manager Kiauna Makel talks said the simulation is a culmination of Guard Bureau. For more information about setting aside “fun” money with cadet Orlando Nicholson, 17, during a the math and life skills they have been visit http://freestatemil.maryland.gov/ “Mad City Money,” financial management session at the APG South (Edgewood) taught in the classroom. or call 410-436-3331. recreation center May 12.

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Nearly 150 people participated in the annual Armed Forces Week Golf Tournament at Ruggles Golf Course, May 16. APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford welcomed attendees during the opening ceremony, and asked them to keep in mind “why we do what we do.” “Leading is actually a privilege, it is not an entitlement,” he said. During the event, teams of four competed for various prizes provided by Morale, Welfare and Recreation sponsorships. The event concluded with lunch and an awards ceremony (Left) Chaplain Maj. Chad Davis, APG chapel resource manager, takes a swing during the AFW Golf Tournament. (Below) Master Sgt. Dameon Walker, with the 20th CBRNE Command, putts as Lt. Col. Dante Nethery and Capt. Alex Madden, also with the 20th CBRNE Command, look on during the AFW Golf Tournament. View more photos on the APG Flickr site www.flickr.com/photos/usagapg. Photos by Rachel Ponder, APG News 6 APG News • May 19, 2016

MORE More events can be seen at www. MARK YOUR CALENDAR ONLINE TeamAPG.com p.m. ic will be closed Thursday, August 11. For Nov. 17 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 events&town halls For more information, contact Mike Slay- more information, contact Sgt. Tracy Glover Dec. 15 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 man at 410-306-0566. at [email protected]. Dec. 20 – APG South, Bldg. 4403 Additional classes can be scheduled on a TUESDAY MAY 24 THURSDAY JUNE 2 case-by-case basis. For more information, con- family&children tact Inspector Loren Brown at 410-278-1128. SENIOR SERVICE COLLEGE MEN’S HEALTH INFO SESSION FELLOWSHIP GRADUATION The C4ISR Wellness Committee will host THURSDAY MAY 26 ONGOING The Defense Acquisition University - Senior a Men’s Health Informational Session at Bldg. Service College Fellowship Program will host 6000, Myer Auditorium, from 11:30 a.m. to FIREFIGHTER STORY TIME 2016 FIRE EXTINGUISHER a graduation ceremony for its current 2015- 12:30 p.m. Guest speaker Dr. Sean P. VanZi- TRAINING 2016 class at 11 a.m. at the Myer Auditorium, jl from Chesapeake Urology will provide an “Patches” the remote-controlled fire The APG Directorate of Emergency Ser- Bldg. 6000. anatomy overview of the prostate, as well engine, an electronic fire extinguisher game vices Fire Protection & Prevention Division will The graduation ceremony marks the cul- as, define signs, symptoms, and treatment and emergency vehicles will be on hand for a host fire extinguisher training classes on APG mination of ten months of full-time, rigorous options for an enlarged prostate (BPH), Low special Story Time 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the North (Aberdeen) and APG South (Edgewood) study focused on developing acquisition and Testosterone (Low T), and Erectile Dysfunc- Bayside Community Center. Fire Protection throughout 2016. leadership attributes. A short reception will tion (ED). Inspector John Frank will read a story and then Two classes will be held each day from 10 follow. Please RSVP by May 19 to Ben Met- The session is open to all. Any contractors children can enjoy the games and equipment. a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the fol- calfe at [email protected] or 410- who participate in CECOM activities must not For further information, contact the APG lowing dates and locations: 272-9471. invoice any government contracts for time Library at 410-278-3417 or usarmy.APG. June 23 spent at these activities. [email protected] – APG South, Bldg. E4810 For more information, contact Tiffany July 14 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 &conferences Grimes at 443-861-7901 or tiffany.l.grimes. Aug. 17 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 meetings [email protected]. miscellaneous Sept. 15 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 Oct. 13 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 FRIDAY & SATURDAY TUESDAY JUNE 7 TUESDAY MAY 31 Nov. 17 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 MAY 20-21 Dec. 22 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 For more information, contact Ernie Little ARMED SERVICES BLOOD DRIVE SIGNAL CORPS SCHOLARSHIP PILLARS OF A GODLY MAN at 410-306-0583 or [email protected]. CONFERENCE Team APG will host an Armed Services APPLICATION DEADLINE Blood Drive at the APG North (Aberdeen) rec- The Signal Corps Regimental Association, The APG Gospel Service Men’s Ministry will ONGOING reation center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk-ins LTG Mallette Chapter, seeks to recognize Sig- host Pillars of a Godly Man Conference at the are always welcome, but appointments are nal Soldiers through scholarship for their past APG North (Aberdeen) main post chapel, 7 to appreciated. Make an appointment online at achievements and to aid them in accomplish- FIREWOOD AVAILABLE FOR 9 p.m. Friday, May 20 and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. www.militarydonor.com and use sponsor code ing their current goals. Applicants must be cur- SALE Saturday, May 21. APGMD. rent Signal Soldiers or immediate family mem- The free event will include various quest Firewood is available at a cost of $20 per bers and apply by May 31, 2016. speakers. Breakfast and lunch will be served level standard 8-foot pick-up truck, $15 per For more information and an application May 20. It is open to all men in the community. THURSDAY JUNE 9 level standard 6-foot pick-up truck, and $5 per process contact Paul Terzulli at 443-395-8405, For more information, call 443-422-8970 or car trunk load. Permits to buy wood are good [email protected], or mallette.scra@ 443-403-9466. FAMILY FUN, FITNESS AND for ten days, or until an order is filled, which- NUTRITION INFO SESSION gmail.com. ever comes first. Permits will be issued 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a first-come-first-served basis at THURSDAY JUNE 23 The C4ISR Wellness Committee will host ONGOING APG South (Edgewood) in Bldg. E4630, Mon- a Family Fun, Fitness and Nutrition Informa- day through Thursday. For more informational Session at Bldg. 6000, Myer Auditori- EEO FOR IMCOM SUPERVISORS APG SOUTH 2016 WATER MAIN tion, contact Scott English at 410-436-9804 or um, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This session Kathy Thisse at 410-436-8789. EEO will host a training for IMCOM super- will discuss how to make eating healthy and FLUSHING visors at Bldg. 3147 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. exercising fun for the whole family. You will The APG Garrison Directorate of Public All supervisors attending will need to email learn tips on how to create healthy meals and Works has announced its APG South (Edge- ONGOING and register with Charles Gilmore, EEO train- fun activities the whole family can participate wood) 2016 water main flushing schedule. ing coordinator, at charles.l.gilmore3.civ@mail. in, which will allow you to spend quality time RETIRING SOON? UNCLE SAM mil. The Edgewood DPW Waterworks Branch together, as well as get or stay fit. will perform water main flushing during the WANTS TO THANK YOU! On the day of the training, check the bulle- The session is open to all. Any contractors following times: Are you an APG Soldier or civilian nearing tin board in Bldg. 3147 for the classroom loca- who participate in CECOM activities must not April through June: E2000 area. retirement from government service? Con- tion of the training. invoice any government contracts for time May 12-14: APG South housing area, sider participating in the monthly Installation Maximum 50 people per class. spent at these activities. Austin Road. Retirement Ceremony. For more information, contact Tiffany July through Sept.: E3000-E4000 area. The APG Garrison hosts the event the Grimes at 443-861-7901 or tiffany.l.grimes. ONGOING Aug. 11-13: APG South housing area, fourth Thursday of each month –except [email protected]. E1220-E1300 area, and child care center. November – and the first Thursday in Decem- BIBLE STUDY CLASS Oct. through Dec.: E5000 area. ber, at the Dickson Hall (Ball Conference Cen- The Religious Services Office hosts a new Nov. 10-12: APG South housing area, ter). Soldier and Family Christian Fellowship Bible TUESDAY JUNE 21 Austin Road. Much goes into the planning for these Study Class 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., every Tues- For more information, contact Robert events. Event planners set up flag displays, day at the APG North (Aberdeen) chapel. Free HEALTHY EATING FOR THE Warlick at 410-436-2196 or robert.w.warlick2. write speeches, print programs, provide sound childcare is included. The class focuses on bib- SUMMER INFO SESSION [email protected]. equipment and photography support and even create photo DVDs for each retiree. lical fellowship and outreach and encourage- The C4ISR Wellness Committee will host a Also, awards and decorations are present- ment through prayer and is open to the entire Healthy Eating for the Summer Information- ONGOING ed to retirees and their spouses. APG community. For more information, call al Session in Bldg. 6001, 2nd floor, room 224 410-278-4333. from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All Soldiers and civilians are eligible to par- 2016 FIRE MARSHALL ticipate in the Installation Retirement Ceremo- Summer brings an abundance of fresh, deli- PROGRAM SCHEDULE cious, and healthy food choices. In this ses- ny regardless of unit or organization. health&resiliency sion, you will learn the secret health benefits of The APG Directorate of Emergency Ser- This is a program designed to thank retir- some of summer’s fruits and vegetables. vices Fire Protection & Prevention Division will ing personnel for their loyalty and persever- host Fire Marshall classes the second Wednes- The session is open to all. NON C4ISR ance and for the sacrifices they endured while day of the month, unless otherwise noted. All UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE employees must bring their CAC CARD to serving the nation. classes will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and gain access to the building. Any contractors Retirees are encouraged to participate and attendees will receive a certificate of comple- who participate in CECOM activities must not to share this day with family members and SMALLPOX VACCINATIONS tion at the end of the class. UNAVAILABLE AT KUSAHC invoice any government contracts for time friends. spent at these activities. Upcoming class dates include: After all, Uncle Sam wants to thank you. Please be advised that Kirk U.S. Army For more information, contact Tiffany June 28 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 Don’t you think you’ve earned it? Health Clinic is currently unable to administer Grimes at 443-861-7901 or tiffany.l.grimes. July 14 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 For more information, contact Lisa M. Wal- smallpox vaccinations due to temporary non- [email protected]. Aug. 11 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 don, Garrison Training Operations Officer, availability. An announcement will be made Sept. 27 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 at 410-278-4353 or email lisa.m.waldon.civ@ when vaccinations are to be resumed. Oct. 13 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 mail.mil. For questions, call 410-278-5475. ONGOING

ONGOING KUSAHC CLOSED FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 2016 CPR & AED TRAINING If you see it, report it CLASS SCHEDULE Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic believes the key to being the premier health and readi- Aggressive driving has no place at APG The APG Directorate of Emergency Ser- ness platform is a professionally-developed vices has announced the CPR/AED class workforce, and reinvesting in employees is an schedule for 2016. Classes are open to the investment to their service to APG. call 410-306-0550 entire APG community. As such, KUSAHC will close the first All APG North (Aberdeen) classes will be Wednesday of every month for training pur- held at Bldg. 3147. All APG South (Edge- poses until further notice. wood) classes will be held at the Mary- For more information, visit http://kusahc. land Fire and Rescue Institute’s North East narmc.amedd.army.mil/SitePages/Home. Regional Training Center, located near the aspx or www.facebook.com/KUSAHC. Edgewood (Wise Road) gate. June 16 – APG South – MFRI North East Regional Training Center – 9 a.m. & 1 THURSDAY JULY 7 p.m. July 21 – APG North – Bldg. 3147, Rm EDGEWOOD DENTAL CLINIC 205 – 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. CLOSURE Aug. 18 – APG South – MFRI North The APG South (Edgewood) Dental Clin- East Regional Training Center – 9 a.m. & 1 ic will be closed Thursday, July 7. For more p.m. information, contact Sgt. Tracy Glover at Sept. 22 – APG North – Bldg. 3147, Rm [email protected]. 205 – 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. Oct. 20 – APG South – MFRI North East THURSDAY AUGUST 11 Regional Training Center – 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. Nov. 17 – APG North – Bldg. 3147, Rm EDGEWOOD DENTAL CLINIC 205 – 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. CLOSURE Dec. 15 – APG South – MFRI North East Regional Training Center – 9 a.m. & 1 The APG South (Edgewood) Dental Clin- Missing the paper? Contact us

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By CINDY KRONMAN U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense Spec. Victor J. Galvez, a 68K medical laboratory specialist at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense, was named Soldier of the Year in the U.S. Army Medical Command’s 2016 Best Warrior competition. Galvez will go on to represent MED- COM in the Army Best Warrior competition in the early fall. Galvez won the honor to compete by being named Soldier of the Year for MRICD and then for its parent command, the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command. MEDCOM held the competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, May 2-5. Six Sol- diers and six non-commissioned officers completed an Army Physical Fitness Test, rifle marksmanship qualification, day and night land navigation, Army warrior tasks and battle drills, a written exam and essay, a 12-mile rucksack march, an oral board, and a mystery challenge that consisted of five physically demanding events. “The competition was great,” Galvez said. “All of the competitors were prepared for the competition so it was close throughout all the events. The preparation showed when the 12-mile ruck march came around. It was the last physical event, so we were all worn out by Photo by Erin Perez, MEDCOM that time. Spec. Victor J. Galvez, a 68K medical laboratory specialist at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical “The perseverance that all the compet- Defense, tackles the monkey bars as part of the obstacle course challenge during the U.S. Army Medical Command’s itors showed was outstanding,” Galvez 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Camp Bullis, Texax, May 2-5. continued. “We were competing against each other, but at the same time we were mand happy. This was a group effort, so I tives are to reduce the injury that expo- “Our lab is working on differentiating rooting for each other to do well, because just wanted to do my part.” sure to the chemical agent sulfur mustard mesenchymal stem cells [MSCs] from at the end of the day we are still a big At the MRICD, Galvez works in the causes to the eyes, specifically to combat CECs so that we could use the patient’s MEDCOM family. I was just glad that I Research Division in the laboratory of the resulting accelerated death of corneal MSCs to replace the CECs that have could make my unit and my senior com- Dr. Timothy Varney, where study objec- endothelial cells, CECs. died,” Galvez explained.

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U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of school and pre-kindergarten children, Chemical Defense taking the lead in developing a hands-on The U.S. Army Medical Research talk and display for over 300 elementary Institute of Chemical Defense congrat- school children, and helping to mentor ulates its 2016 Baltimore Federal Exec- and coach children in the Parks and Rec- utive Board awardees. Employees from reation program. Additionally, she sin- the institute were recognized with one gle-handedly founded the Science Club gold, four silver, and six bronze awards at the Aberdeen Proving Ground’s Child, at the 49th Annual Excellence in Federal Youth & School Services for children in Career Awards Luncheon, May 6. kindergarten through fifth grades. MRICD’s Bioscavenger Team won In 2015, the Community Outreach the gold award in the category Outstand- Team undertook several projects, focus- ing Para-Professional (Non-Superviso- ing on the Edgewood Elementary ry) Technical, Scientific and Program School. The team filled backpacks with Support – Team. The team consists of school supplies, participated in an all- six civilian principal investigators (Drs. encompassing clean-up of the school’s Doug Cerasoli, Nageswararao Chilu- grounds, and sponsored an Angel Tree kuri, Tamara Otto, Shane Kasten, Irwin during the holidays. Their most ambi- Koplovitz, and Todd Myers), four civil- tious project was renovating the school’s ian technicians (Takwen Kajih, Deborah reading room with a Dr. Seuss theme. Doctor, Sandra Debus, and Stephen Kir- Perkins was recognized for his dedi- by), one Soldier (Spec. Shasta Gutier- cation and hard work as a research physi- rez), and seven Oak Ridge Institute for Photo by Stephanie Froberg, MRICD MRICD’s Bioscavenger Team took home the gold in the category Outstanding cal scientist. His achievements have been Science and Education (ORISE) interns Para-Professional (Non-Supervisory) Technical, Scientific and Program Support – essential to the toxicological studies of (Dr. Bryan McCranor, Dr. Liliya Silaye- Team. Team members present at the annual luncheon were, from left to right, his research team, which have provided va, Cetera Watson, Melanie Kirkpatrick, front row, Bryan McCranor, Douglas Cerasoli, Stephen Kirby; second row, Thuy potential solutions to protecting the warf- Michael Boeri, Christina Cadieux, and Dao, Spec. Gutierrez, Cetara Watson, Todd Myers, and Deborah Doctor; third ighter and civilian sector. His nomination Conor Jennings). row, Melissa Olert, Liliya Silayeva, Sandra DeBus and Shane Kasten; last row, described him as “an asset and role-mod- The nomination for the team empha- Christine Cadieux, Tamara Otto, and Melanie Kirkpatrick. el for future emerging scientists in the sized not only its scientific achievements chem-bio defense program.” but also the atmosphere of collaboration and mentorship that it fosters. issues that cause setbacks within the pro- ry 6, EEO – Diversity and Inclusion; MRICD bronze awardees The team’s research efforts are direct- gram; many of the civilian technicians Dr. Heidi Hoard-Fruchey, Category 8a, Recognized with a bronze award were ed toward developing an enzyme that and ORISE interns work across multiple Volunteer Service – Individual Award; Tracey Hamilton, Category 1b, Out- can neutralize nerve agents within the laboratories within the team; and princi- MRICD’s Community Outreach Group, standing Supervisor – GS-12 and below; bloodstream and have addressed: (1) the pal investigators enthusiastically share Category 8b, Volunteer Service – Group Dr. Benjamin Wong, Category 2a, Out- discovery of a novel antidote to nerve techniques and knowledge. or Team Award; and Dr. Michael Per- standing Professional (Non-Superviso- agents; (2) how these antidotes will be Strongly committed to mentoring and kins, Category 10b, Rookie Employee of ry) Technical, Scientific and Program produced in the body for extended peri- fostering future scientific leaders, the the Year – Technical, Scientific and Pro- Support; Jennifer Devorak, Category 2b, ods of time; (3) the protective efficacy, team principal investigators last year gram Support. Outstanding Professional (Non-Super- time course and safety of administer- mentored six ORISE undergraduate or Porch-Sylvester serves as the unit’s visory) Administrative, Management ing variants of the novel antidotes; and post-undergraduate interns, two high sexual harassment assault response and & Specialist; Robin Deckert, Catego- (4) the efficacy of combining traditional school Science and Engineering Appren- prevention victim advocate and equal ry 3a, Outstanding Para-Professional and novel treatments. The success of the ticeship Program participants, two civil- opportunity leader. Under her leadership (Non-Supervisory) Technical, Scientific team’s research efforts is evident in their ian technicians, and four post-doctoral the unit’s Equal Opportunity Program and Program Support; MRICD’s Safe- strong funding support. associates. exceeded Army Medical Command stan- ty Team, Category 4b, Administrative Collaboration is encouraged in dards, demonstrating her commitment to Assistant/Management Assistant – Work numerous ways: the entire team meets MRICD silver awardees excellence. Group or Team; and Dr. Gregory Garcia, weekly to share scientific results, pres- Silver award winners were Staff Hoard-Fruchey’s volunteer efforts Category 9, Distinguished Public Ser- ent relevant journal articles, and discuss Sgt. Trenise Porch-Sylvester, Catego- included teaching Sunday school for pre- vice Career. ATEC employees bring home 34 FEB awards

Story and photo by SANDY GIBSON gram, U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Army Test and Evaluation Command Systems Team, AEC Employees from the U.S. Army Test Category 3C – Outstanding and Evaluation Command, or ATEC, Administrative Management received 34 awards in 15 categories Analyst, GS-8 and Above for their extraordinary contributions to Bronze: Kristen M. Gatch, ATC; Doris federal service during the 49th Annual Hoppers, AEC; Gillian Roman, HQ Excellence in Federal Career Awards’, ATEC or EIFCA, ceremony hosted by the Bal- timore Federal Executive Board, or FEB, Category 4A – Outstanding May 6, at Martin’s West in Baltimore. Administrative Assistant, Of 293 total award nominations, Management Assistant or employees from ATEC Headquarters Administrative Work Group or and two of its subordinate organiza- Team tions, the U.S. Army Evaluation Center, Bronze: Danielle Enders, HQ ATEC; or AEC, and the U.S. Army Aberdeen Ginger Hayes-Powers, ATC; Command, Test Center, or ATC, brought home 17 Control, Communications, Computers, bronze, 15 silver, and two gold awards. Intelligence, Surveillance, and Recon- Maj. Gen. Daniel L. Karbler, ATEC’s naissance Administrative Team, AEC commanding general, congratulated all of the winners and thanked them for Category 4B – Outstanding making ATEC the world class organiza- Administrative Work Group or tion it is. Team “To the ATEC team: you are dedi- Silver: Aberdeen Test Center Universi- cated, smart, hardworking profession- ty Creative Team, ATC als who are tremendously valuable to the entire ATEC family,” Karbler said. Category 5 – Outstanding “Thank you for all you do.” The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, or ATEC, employees, Michael Trade and Crafts (Non- Karen Taylor, chief of staff for ATEC, Layman, right, of the U.S. Army Evaluation Center’s Soldier and Support Supervisory) praised the FEB award winners for their Evaluation Directorate, and Jeffery Hatch, Chief Counsel for ATEC Headquarters, Silver: Kevin Pelletier, ATC each hold the Gold awards they received during the 2016 Federal Executive exemplary service to the U.S. Army, to Board’s 49th Annual Excellence in Federal Career Awards’ program May 6 at Category 6 – Workforce ATEC and to the American people. Martin’s West in Baltimore, Md. Layman won Gold in Category 8A - Volunteer Diversity Equal Employment “There are so many brilliant and tal- Service Award (Individual) and Hatch won his Gold award in Category 1A - Opportunity Service ented personnel within ATEC,” said Tay- Outstanding Supervisor, GS-13 and Above. lor. “This year’s winners exemplify that Bronze: Sylvia Core, HQ ATEC talent.” Category 8A – Volunteer The purpose of the EIFCA program for making their organization such a Bronze: Daniel Kogut, ATC Service Award (Individual) is to honor outstanding federal employ- great place to work. Gold: Michael Layman, AEC Category 2B – Outstanding ees who have performed exceptional and “I am so proud to be a member of Silver: Debra Norcross, HQ ATEC: meritorious work with high standards of this great organization and to work with Professional Administrative Leslie Zeigler, ATC performance in the federal government so many amazing and dedicated team- Management Specialist during the past year. Category 8A – Volunteer mates,” said Taylor. Bronze: Deana Boyd, ATC; Krystal G. The EIFCA is held the first Friday in Service Award (Group or For more information about the Bal- Landgraf, AEC; Danielle M. Terrin, HQ May during Public Service Recognition Team) timore Federal Executive Board Excel- ATEC Week – a week set aside to recognize Silver: Major Jay Coats and Captain lence in Federal Career Awards, visit the the hard work and dedication of Ameri- Category 3A – Outstanding Michael Lee, HQ ATEC Baltimore FEB website at http://www. ca’s public servants. The EIFCA is host- Para-Professional (Non- baltimorefeb.us/ Category 9 – Distinguished ed by the Baltimore FEB to honor the Supervisory) – Technical, The HQ ATEC, AEC, and ATC win- Public Service Career best in public service professionals in the Scientifi c and Program ners of the 2016 Excellence in Federal Silver: William Connon III, ATC; Cin- Baltimore area. Supervisors from feder- Support (Individual) Career Awards: dy Sheppard, HQ ATEC al agencies around the Baltimore region Silver: Cheryl (Renee) Bitner, HQ submit nominations weeks in advance Category 1A – Outstanding ATEC Category 10A – Rookie and a Blue Ribbon Panel of judges deter- Supervisor, GS-13 and Above Bronze: Richard Dolly, ATC; William Administrative/Management mine if the nominee’s actions warrant Gold: Jeffery Hatch, HQ ATEC Stover, AEC Analyst bronze, silver or gold awards. Bronze: Nancy Dunn, AEC; Michael Category 3B – Outstanding Silver: Richard Beeghley, ATC; “The FEB allows myself and other G. Kovall, ATC Michael Hoban, HQ ATEC ATEC senior leaders to recognize team- Para-Professional (Non- mates for their valuable achievements Category 2A – Outstanding Supervisory) – Technical, Category 10B – Rookie and contributions made during the year Professional, Technical, Scientifi c and Program Technical, Scientifi c and to accomplish ATEC’s important mis- Scientifi c and Program Support (Team) Program Support sion in developmental and operational Support Silver: Human Resource Supervisory Silver: Donzell Dunston, AEC; Jaimi testing and evaluation,” Taylor said. Silver: Christina Bryant, HQ ATEC; Training Team, HQ ATEC Yowell, ATC Taylor also thanked the ATEC team Robert McCown, AEC Bronze: Logistics Modernization Pro- Bronze: Michael J. Smith, HQ ATEC

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ALL THINGS MARYLAND The Preakness Stakes ‘Run for the Black-Eyed Susans’ is second leg of Triple Crown

By RACHEL PONDER APG News Baltimore’s largest sporting event, the Preakness Stakes, will be held this Saturday, May 21, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. The Preakness Stakes is a thorough- bred horse race for 3-year-old colts, geldings and fillies, held on the third Saturday in May. The iconic Mary- land race is the second leg of the Triple Crown, held two weeks after the Ken- tucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, and three weeks before the Belmont Stakes in Elmont, New York. For this reason, some people refer to the Preak- ness as the “Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown.” The purse, or prize money, for winning the Preakness Stakes is $1.5 million. According to David Joseph, vice president of communications for the Maryland Jockey Club, more than 130,000 people attend the event each year. Attendance at the Preakness Stakes ranks second in North Ameri- ca among equestrian events, only surpassed by the Kentucky Derby. “This is a good event for all ages,” he said. Photo by Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore Sun The week leading up to Preakness is American Pharoah races past the finish line during the 2015 Preakness Stakes. The champion colt later won the elusive filled with special events, and Preak- American Triple Crown, and is the 12th horse to do so. The last horse to win the Triple Crown was Affirmed, in 1978. ness Day includes a full day of horse racing featuring the world’s top thor- paint colors, to the top of a replica of oughbreds and live music performanc- the Old Clubhouse cupola. The paint- es from the infield. er applies the colors of the victorious History of the Preakness owner’s silks on the jockey and num- Former Maryland Governor Oden bers on the horse’s saddlecloth to the Bowie, a horseman and racing entre- weathervane. This painting remains preneur, was the force behind estab- until next year’s Preakness. lishing the race in Baltimore in 1873, At one and three-sixteenths of a two years before the Kentucky Derby. mile, the Preakness is the shortest of He named the then mile-and-one-half the three Triple Crown races, and its race in honor of the colt Preakness, field is limited to 14 horses. from New Jersey, who won the Dinner The winner of the Preakness is pre- Party Stakes the day Pimlico opened sented with a small silver replica of the on Oct. 25, 1870. The name “Preak- Woodlawn Vase. The original vase, ness” is said to derive from a Native first awarded to the winning owner in Americans term “Pra-qua-les,” mean- 1917, stands 34 inches tall and weighs ing “Quail Woods.” nearly 30 pounds. The Preakness has been held every For many years the trophy was kept year since 1909, and several tradi- by the winning owner until the next tions have sprung up in its wake. The Preakness. In 1953, Jeanne Vander- state song, “Maryland, My Maryland,” bilt, the wife of winning owner Alfred for example, is always played pri- Gwynne Vanderbilt II, declined to or to the race. It was first played by take possession of the trophy because a lone bugler, then by the Baltimore of its monetary and sentimental value. Colts’ Marching Band and now the Today, the Woodlawn Vase is housed U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club has at the Baltimore Museum of Art, but it is escorted to Pimlico by Maryland Army the honors. National Guard Soldiers and Air Nation- Another Preakness tradition is to al Guard Airmen for the Preakness cere- drape the winner in a blanket of flow- Photo by Jon Kral mony. The vase was produced by Tiffany ers that appear to be black-eyed Susans, Sir Barton is pictured with his rider Johnny Loftus, in 1919, at the Preakness and Company in 1860, and was assessed the official state flower. Because black- Stakes. Sir Barton swept the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and the Belmont Stakes in 1983 for $1 million. Its current val- eyed Susans do not bloom until late in 1919, the first horse to do so. He was never hailed as a Triple Crown winner ue reportedly exceeds $4 million and it is June or July, a member of the chrysan- because that term wasn’t coined until the 1930s. considered one of the most valuable tro- themum family is used. The Preakness phy in American sports. is sometimes referred to as “The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans,” although About the 141st Preakness MD 21215. On Preakness Day, gates visit www.preakness.com, or call no black-eyed Susans are ever used. Stakes open at 8 a.m., ticket prices vary, 410-542-9400. Televised coverage on Also, after a winner is announced, a Pimlico Race Course is located at depending on seat location. For more NBC starts 4:30 p.m. and the race painter climbs a ladder, with multiple 5201 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, information about Preakness events, begins around 6:45 p.m. Follow these tips on how to avoid mosquito bites

Army Public Health Center Insect Repellent System. Not all mosquitoes are the same. Dif- Stop mosquitoes from breeding by ferent mosquitoes spread different dis- eliminating the standing water where eases and bite at different times of the they lay eggs. The mosquitoes that trans- day. The mosquitoes that can spread mit Zika, dengue and chikungunya virus- Zika, dengue and chikungunya viruses es can breed in as little as a teaspoon of are aggressive daytime biters. They can water that is left standing for a week or also bite at night, indoors or around the more. outside of homes. Put away items that could hold stand- The best way to prevent Zika is to EPA, registered insect repellents. • Spray insect repellents onto your ing water, including: prevent mosquito bites. When choosing a repellent: hands and then apply to a child’s face. • Birth baths Follow these tips to protect from mos- • Apply when you are outdoors. Permethrin is an insecticide that kills • Kiddie pools quito bites: • Always follow the product label mosquitoes and other insects like ticks. • Flower pots & saucers • Minimize time outside when mos- instructions. For extra protection, wear permethrin- • Trashcans and lids quitoes are active. • When using sunscreen, put sun- treated clothing. • Grill covers • Eliminate standing water (where screen on first and insect repellent • Use permethrin to treat clothing • Watering cans mosquitoes breed) around your home second. and gear (boots, pants, socks, tents), • Tools and business. It is safe for pregnant or nursing wom- or purchase permethrin-treated clothing • Pet dishes • Wear loose long-sleeved shirts and en to use EPA-approved repellents when and gear. • Wheelbarrows long pants. Mosquitoes can bite through applied according to label instructions. • If treating items yourself, always • Tires thin or tight clothing. For families with young children: follow product label instructions. • Buckets • Stay in places with air condition- • Follow product label instructions. • Treated clothing remains protec- • Toys ing or use screens that keep mosquitoes • Do not use insect repellents on tive after multiple washings. See prod- • Pools & pool covers outside. babies younger than 2 months. uct information to find out how long the • Boat or car covers • Use DEET or picaridin insect • Dress babies or small children in protection will last. • Poorly functioning gutters repellent on exposed skin (face, hands, clothing that covers arms and legs or • Do not apply permethrin solutions For more information about the Zika wrists). cover crib, stroller and baby carrier with directly to skin. virus, symptoms and how to protect • Treat clothing and gear with perme- mosquito netting. • The permethrin factory-treated yourself, visit http://phc.amedd.army. thrin or buy permethrin-treated clothing. • Do not apply insect repellent to a Army Combat Uniform (ACU Perme- mil/topics/discond/diseases/Pages/ It’s important to remember to use child’s hands, eyes, mouth or any cuts or thrin) was introduced in October 2012 Zika.aspx, or call the Zika hotline at Environmental Protection Agency, or irritated skin. and protects Soldiers, as part of the DOD 800-984-8523. Submit letters to the editor to [email protected] 10 APG News • May 19, 2016 MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION

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SAVE THE DATE we offer. Any CYSS patron who has a YOUR SMALL BUSINESS APG South (Edgewood) Skeet & child enrolled in a full time CYSS pro- MAY 25 Trap Facility ARMY/NAVY GAME gram will receive 2 Parent Participation Cost: $5 per shot. All shooters must Points for their attendance. Patrons are 11:30 A.M. - 1 P.M. TICKETS have their guns registered prior to free to bring their own lunch if desired. DEC. 10 Bldg 2503 Highpoint Rd bringing them on post. 12 gauge shot- For additional information please, The orientation programs provides guns only (28-30’’ barrels) MWR will While supplies last, MWR Leisure contact [email protected] Travel Services has tickets to the Army a brief overview of the ways to smart provide ammunition. or call 410-278-2572. vs. Navy game on Dec. 10 at the M&T start a business, the skills and duties of RSVP to Outdoor Recreation Bldg. Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Tickets are a successful entrepreneur. All session 2184 or call 410-278-4124/278-4360 or $91 a person. PARENT & CHILD open to the public, all sessions held on email: usarmy.APG.imcom-fmwrc.list. For more information, or to purchase KAYAK EXCURSION Aberdeen Proving Ground. [email protected] tickets, call 410-278-4011/4907. To reserve your space for these JUNE 25 FREE session contact Marilyn Howard, 2 - 3:30 p.m. ACS Employment Program manager at KAYAK CLASSES INSTALLATION SOCIAL JUNE 9 & 10 Spesutie Island Marina 410-278-9669/7572. MAY 26 JULY 13 & 14 4:30 p.m. Open to all eligible MWR patrons. Parent or guardian must be at least REUNION/ AUGUST 11 & 12 Top of the Bay 18-years-old. Cost is $40. Registra- REINTEGRATION 6 - 8:30 p.m. The next Installation Social will be tion required, deadline is three days Spesutie Island Marina a Memorial Day, red white and blue before class. Five days prior to class, TRAINING themed social at Top of the Bay start- excursion must meet minimum partici- JUNE 9 Cost is $60 per person. Open to ing at 4:30 p.m. The event will include pants to take place. For more infor- 1:30- 4:30 P.M. all eligible MWR patrons. Registra- tion required, deadline is three days free light refreshments and a cash bar. mation, or to register, call 410-278- Aberdeen Main Post Chapel, 4124/5789/2134/2135 or email usarmy. before class. Five days prior to class, For more information, call 410-278- Bldg 2485 3062. APG.imcom-fmwrc.list.usag-mwr-out- excursion must meet minimum partici- [email protected]. Recently returned home from deploy- pants to take place. For more infor- ment? Learn strategies and resourc- mation, or to register, call 410-278- LEISURE & es to help navigate the reintegration 4124/5789/2134/2135 or email usarmy. RECREATION KIDZ ART SUMMER phase of deployment and make the APG.imcom-fmwrc.list.usag-mwr-out- [email protected]. TORUK CIRQUE DE WORKSHIP readjustment process go as smoothly JUNE 27-30 as possible. Family members are invited to attend. 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Why We Serve: Maria Layton, CECOM By GREGORY MAHALL said. “Our offices were a short three or CECOM Public Affairs four blocks from what was later called Editor’s Note: The reasons people ‘Ground Zero.’ As we got off the fer- turn to the military or the federal gov- ry, we all noticed the growing number ernment for employment are as infinite of sirens and police calls. We thought it as the number of persons who served was a big fire. Then we were surround- the nation since its tumultuous begin- ed by millions and millions of pieces of nings. Some don’t intend to stay for paper floating down from the sky. And long – just until something better comes they were burned around the edges. I along – and others find themselves near- picked one up and saw that the watering a decade of service when they only mark was from an office in the World planned to do one tour or “just a few Trade Center. years.” “I didn’t comprehend – my mind What makes them stay? Why does didn’t comprehend – what was going on the Soldier reenlist? Why does the civil- just yet. Just another day in the big city. I ian not move on to other employment? was focused on my morning task – I had Their reasons, while equally as infi- to teach a class at 10 that morning in the nite, will be examined in this series, North Tower. “Why We Serve.” A take-off on the ini- “[If] that plane hits an hour later than tial campaign inspired by APG Senior it did, we are not having this conversa- Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Craw- tion today.” ford in 2013, “Why We Serve” will look Layton said she arrived at the office at members of Team APG – active duty, and began getting the first foggy reports civilians, and retirees – who made the of the war zone lower Manhattan had Courtesy photo conscious decision to stick with “Uncle become. Following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Soldiers were mobilized to assist Sam.” “The first explanations were some- with the rescue, response and recovery efforts at Ground Zero in New York While introducing the original cam- thing about a commuter plane striking City. Many of those same Soldiers would go on to serve overseas in Operation paign, Crawford said the statement “Why the North Tower,” she said. “We were Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. We Serve” not only recalled personal all kind of shuttered in the office. No reasons for service, it reminded those one knew what was really going on. So I that now seemed like miles. Before Layton said. “This [9/11] had happened who might have forgotten their “respon- walked outside to the corner and looked reaching the office, she had to cross a unknowingly and we were all very sibility to honor the solemn promise up and saw the black smoke coming out small cross street between blocks. frightened. Would it, could it happen when we raised[ed] our right hand and of the first tower. Remember, we were “At the cross street, where you should again? The terror, and the threat of more swore allegiance to our nation.” told it was a commuter plane at this look both ways, right, I looked up. The terror was real.” point. So I went back to the office and The stories, while as unique as the debris cloud from the collapsing build- Seeing the light we were watching TV and then the sec- individuals telling them, may seem unre- ing was about 30 feet away and closing. What gave Layton, and likely others, ond plane hit. I felt it. markable, but the series is not about Now I really ran. I didn’t know what it the peace of mind to persevere and sur- “At this point, folks were told to start heroes. It’s about people who get up and was, but it was terrifying. I made our vive the situation? evacuating. People were coming into our go to work every day, united by their ser- building and the door man was waiting “The Soldiers. They were there,” office. [Mayor] Giuliani had moved to vice to the warfighter and the common for me. He grabbed me and pulled me Layton said. “Always and everywhere. shut the island down. At this same time, bond of national trust. in. No sooner did the door close when They were on the docks. They were on we were expect- Maria Lay- the debris cloud the ferries. They were outside my building a person for ton, Chief of the went ‘swoosh’ and ing. Everywhere. The National Guard an employment Human Resource the whole street was was there. And they were there for a interview. This I think about the Development engulfed in it.” long, long, long time. They helped clean woman came in, branch of the U.S. It was only then up Ground Zero. They helped us return who I had nev- Soldier every day. Army Commu- that the doorman to a sense of normal.” nications-Elec- er met and was When I have a bad informed her the first tronics Command hysterical. She building had fallen. Why I Serve G-1, knows exact- had come up off day, I think about Eventually the sec- After about another year on Manhat- the subway and tan, Layton said realized she didn’t want ly why she serves. Layton ond tower suffered Simply put, she walked right into the Soldier on the the same fate. The to be there anymore. She took her fond serves the Soldier. people jumping day ended, not quite observations of the Army and its conduct A nice, short, sound bite kind of answer. from the towers. front lines, doing of course as it began, in the 9/11 crisis and decided that with But the road to that sound bite is a com- “So people are what they are doing back on the ferries Forts Monmouth and Dix within her cen- plex journey, passing through normal; coming into our now shuttling peo- tral Jersey locale, she wanted to work for living through fire, brimstone and cha- building – there for us, what they ple out of the scarred the Army. os; facing fear and confusion; seeing are no work- island of Manhattan. “I realized the Army made me feel light through the haze and eventual- ing cellphones, put on the line for “We are back on safe,” Layton said. ly realizing where her service should be there is no inter- the ferry now,” Lay- After two long years, Layton was rendered. net, there is noth- us every day. My ton recalled. “The hired at Fort Monmouth, eventually ing,” Layton making the BRAC move to APG. She Normal ferries are packed, continued. “And day is not so bad, in reflects back on that decision point in her “I was living in central New Jersey people on them my family knows life, the moment she figured out who she back then,” Layton said. “I was com- don’t even know I am teaching a that context. was going to serve and why. She admits muting to Manhattan. I had been a teach- where the ferries are class in the World to flashbacks even today on her experi- er and also had a background in finance going. They didn’t Trade Center that ence at Ground Zero on that fateful day so that when my employer went through Maria Layton care. They just want- day. I couldn’t tell in 2001. a reorganization, my skills got combined CECOM Human Resource Development ed to get off Man- them anything.” “I love what I do. I feel honored and so that I ended up working down on Wall Branch Chief hattan. When we got With people privileged to do what I do and serve who Street teaching strategies and methods off at Belford, the Fort congregating and confined to the office I serve,” Layton expressed. “While the for handling securities. Monmouth fire trucks were there. And location, Layton decided to go to the missions we do here at APG are all tied “Each morning I made the drive from we were pretty dirty, walking through local Panera to get some sort of food for back to the Soldier, all the missions the home to the ferry at Belford, New Jer- the stuff we had been walking through. the folks confined within. Soldiers do today are all tied back to sey, and took the ferry across the Low- The Monmouth guys were there to give “Again, the magnitude of the situa- 9/11 in one way or another. And every- er Bay, under the Verrazano Narrows us water, hose us off. And that’s the one tion was somewhat lost on me. I placed one who works here and even though Bridge, through the Upper Bay, past the point I remembered from that particular the order and I’m waiting for the food they don’t directly deal with the Soldier, Statute of Liberty, Ellis Island and to moment of the day – the Army from Fort when I look outside,” Layton said. “And works for that Soldier. I’d like to think dock at Manhattan. Then the short walk Monmouth was there.” I am more in sync with that for having to the office.” people are starting to run. I went outside and asked someone ‘why? Why Fear and confusion been directly protected by a Soldier. Fire, brimstone and chaos: are we running?’ And the person said Layton did not return to work in Man- “I’m giving back, absolutely. I think Sept. 11, 2001 ‘I don’t know, the cops are just scream- hattan for the next two weeks. Many about the Soldier every day. When I Layton had debarked the arriving fer- ing for everyone to run.’ That was exact- know the stories of the herculean efforts have a bad day, I think about the Soldier ry shortly after the first plane hit the ly when the first tower started to fall. I that surrounded Ground Zero recovery on the front lines, doing what they are World Trade Center that fateful morning. didn’t know that, but I decided I’d bet- and restoration for the days, weeks and doing for us, what they put on the line “I didn’t know – no one knew – ter run too.” months in the aftermath. for us every day. My day is not so bad, what exactly was happening,” Layton Layton ran back the short distance “Everyone was very uncomfortable,” in that context.”

Want to make a difference in how servicesservices areare rendered at APG? Tell us how we are doing. Visit http://ice.disa.mil. Click on “ARMY” then “Aberdeen Proving Ground.” 12 APG News • May 19, 2016 Army materials scientist focuses on 2-D polymers By DAVID MCNALLY mathematics, or STEM, disciplines. U.S. Army Research Laboratory Sandoz-Rosado currently works in As famous theoretical physicist Ste- ARL’s Materials and Manufacturing Sci- phen Hawking once said, “Scientists have ences Division, where his focus is on 2-D become the bearers of the torch of discov- polymers. ery in our quest for knowledge.” “When I was a doctoral student, the field Science and the prospect of doing of 2-D materials was completely new,” impactful science that he can share with Sandoz-Rosado said. “I began looking at the scientific community is what inspires the mechanical properties of graphene, and U.S. Army Research Laboratory Postdoc- when I came to ARL, I continued examin- toral Research Fellow Dr. Emil Sandoz- ing the mechanical properties of graphene Rosado to continue his research efforts in and have since transitioned to studying support of the protection of men and wom- completely novel 2-D polymers.” en in uniform. According to A native of Mas- Sandoz-Rosa- sachusetts, Sandoz- I like that resources do, 2-D polymers Rosado attended can form cova- the Rochester Insti- are easily shared lent networks that tute of Technolo- are strong, stiff and gy in Rochester, within the lab and tough. New York, where that collaboration is “Unlike tradi- U.S. Army photo illustration he received a bach- tional 2-D mate- U.S. Army Research Laboratory Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr. Emil Sandoz- elor’s degree fostered. I have the rials like graphene Rosado works in the Materials and Manufacturing Sciences Division, where his in mechanical and molybdenum focus is on 2-D polymers. engineering. opportunity to work disulfide, which are Sandoz-Rosado on a wide range of grown through pro- stayed at RIT to earn hibitively slow pro- This research falls under ARL’s Materi- diers are unmatched and protected decades his master’s degree topics with experts cesses like chemical als Research campaign, which focuses on from now. in mechanical engi- vapor deposition -- it fundamental research to provide superior With an extensive academic history in neering, support- from disparate fields. takes hours for just a materials and devices needed to achieve STEM, Sandoz-Rosado has an abundance ed by the GEM one-atom-thick lay- lasting strategic land power dominance. of sound advice to share with members of Fellowship, which Dr. Emil Sandoz-Rosado er to be developed What Sandoz-Rosado appreciates most younger generations who are interested in seeks to enhance the ARL Postdoctoral Research Fellow -- 2-D polymers can about ARL is the collaborative environ- a STEM career. value of the nation’s be bulk processed, ment that the lab fosters in addition to the “My main advice would be to con- human capital by increasing the partici- and our knowledge of processing other resources that are made available to him. stantly challenge yourself,” Sandoz-Rosa- pation of underrepresented groups at the polymers can aid our synthesis routes,” “I like that resources are easily shared do said. “It is impossible to make leaps in master’s and doctoral levels in engineer- Sandoz-Rosado said. within the lab and that collaboration is fos- learning without taking risks and entering ing and science. Sandoz-Rosado added that 2-D poly- tered. I have the opportunity to work on a areas you don’t feel comfortable in initial- He then went on to receive his doctorate mers are infinitely tailorable, so while their wide range of topics with experts from dis- ly. Take on problems that you don’t know in mechanical engineering from Columbia stiffness, strength and toughness could parate fields,” Sandoz-Rosado said. the answer to and can’t look up -- condi- University with the support of the Nation- have great application for soft armor mate- Short term, Sandoz-Rosado would like tioning yourself to think critically means al Aeronautics and Space Administration’s rials to enhance the armor provided to to join ARL in a more permanent posi- that you will feel lost in the beginning -- Harriett Jenkins Fellowship, which seeks future Soldiers, they have a near infi- tion to continue his projects. Long term, and the largest part of STEM is asking to increase the number of graduate degrees nite range of possible functions including he has goals to build a successful team questions to which there are no readily awarded to underrepresented persons in chemical and biological agent filtration, to coordinate the sophisticated research available answers.” Outside the lab, San- the science, technology, engineering and sensing, electronics and more. he is part of that seeks to ensure our Sol- doz-Rosado enjoys Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Soldiers named to US summer Olympic team

Story and photo by TIM HIPPS best like I’ve always done.” U.S. Army Installation Management Schrimsher upped the ante May 7 by Command posting the best American men’s per- Five Soldiers are among the first formance in eight years on the Mod- 100 athletes named to the U.S. Olym- ern Pentathlon World Cup circuit with a pic Team scheduled to compete Aug. 5 seventh-place finish in the 2016 UIPM through 21 in the 2016 Olympic Summer World Cup season finale in Sarasota, Games in Rio de Janeiro. Florida. Rapid-fire pistol shooter Sgt. 1st Class The last time a U.S. competitor placed Keith Sanderson, race walker Staff Sgt. higher was at the 2008 World Cup final, John Nunn and Modern Pentathlete Sgt. when Air Force Capt. Eli Bremer won Nathan Schrimsher are Soldier-athletes the bronze medal and U.S. Army World in the U.S. Army Installation Manage- Class Athlete Program teammate Sgt. ment Command’s World Class Athlete Dennis Bowsher was fourth. Program at Fort Carson, Colorado. Schrimsher competed in the 2010 Shotgun shooter Sgt. 1st Class Glenn Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, Eller and rifle shooter Sgt. 1st Class Sgt. Nathan Schrimsher of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program rides where he finished 13th. In March, he Michael McPhail are Soldier-athletes in a horse named Taboo en route to a berth in the 2016 Olympic Games with a won the gold medal at the Pan Ameri- the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit at third-place finish in men’s Modern Pentathlon at the 2015 Pan American Games can and South American Championships Fort Benning, Georgia. in Toronto, Canada. in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where his Opening Ceremonies for the Rio younger brother, also an Olympic hope- Games are set for Aug. 5, with com- Indiana, who lives in Bonsall, Califor- personal record in Rio.” ful, struck bronze. petition in 306 events scheduled in 42 nia, also will be competing in his third Schrimsher, 23, a native of Roswell, “It’s amazing to be a Soldier and sports among athletes from 206 coun- Olympics. He finished 43rd in the men’s New Mexico, now stationed at Fort Car- compete for the United States,” Schrim- tries. The Olympics embody the endur- 50-kilometer race walk with a person- son, will make his Olympic debut in sher said. “It’s a big name we wear as ing resilience of our Soldier-athletes’ al-best time of 4 hours, 3 minutes and Modern Pentathlon, a five-sport event athletes and I just want to represent it as commitment to teamwork, determination 28 seconds at the 2012 London Olym- consisting of fencing, swimming, eques- best I can.” and perseverance. These five Soldier- pic Games. trian show jumping, cross-country run- Eller, 34, a native of Houston, will athletes project a positive image of the At the 2016 U.S. Olympic 50K Race ning and pistol shooting. After getting be competing in his fifth Olympics. Army and set a standard of excellence Walk Team Trials, Nunn overcame the started in the sport at age 12, he soon He won the gold medal for double trap for all Soldiers to emulate. flu to win the race and lowered his per- began dreaming of becoming an Olym- at the 2008 Beijing Games. Eller was Sanderson, 41, a three-time Olympian sonal best to 4:03.21. He also plans to pian. After three successful appearances named USA Shooting’s Athlete of the from San Antonio, is the most decorated attempt to qualify for the 20-kilometer in the Modern Pentathlon Junior World Year in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2008 and competitive pistol shooter in U.S. mili- race walk event at the 2016 U.S. Olym- Championships, Schrimsher quickly 2013. In 2012, he deployed to Afghan- tary history. He is scheduled to compete, pic Track and Field Team Trials on June climbed the ranks of the U.S. men’s istan as a marksmanship instructor Aug. 12 and 13, in the two-day 25-meter 30 in Salem, Oregon. senior division. after competing in the London Olym- rapid fire pistol event. “It would be fun to do both [the 50k In July of 2015, Schrimsher was the pics. He is scheduled to compete Aug. “First, I want to make the final,” and 20k in Rio de Janeiro], but 50K is first individual named to the 2016 U.S. 10 in Rio. Sanderson said. “Second, make it to the what I’m good at and what I’ve held the Olympic Team after he finished third at McPhail, 34, originally from Dar- medal round. Third, I want to get a gold [Olympic] standard for a couple years the Pan American Games in Toronto to lington, Wisconsin, missed making the medal. I feel like I have to get a gold. I now,” Nunn said. “If I happen to hit the earn a berth in the 2016 Rio Games. prone rifle finals by three-tenths of a want to be the best U.S. pistol shooter in 20K standard that’s great. I’ll still make “A lot of people were telling me point at the 2012 London Olympics. He history.” the 50K the priority in Rio and we’ll that I could relax because I didn’t have has won 10 medals in international com- Sanderson, a nine-time World Cup still race the 20K, but it becomes a great the pressure of qualifying anymore,” petition, including two World Cup vic- medalist, set an Olympic qualification speed workout a week before the 50K, Schrimsher recalled. “But now the pres- tories in 2015. McPhail is scheduled to record in the 2008 Beijing Games and which is fine.” sure to compete, and go win that gold, compete Aug. 12 in the men’s 50-meter finished fifth. The Olympic 20-kilometer race walk that’s on. prone rifle event. “Shooting competitively has allowed is scheduled for Aug. 12 at Fort Copaca- It’s another set of pressure, but I’m More Soldier-athletes and coaches me to excel in something to the point bana and the 50K is set for Aug. 19. ready for it. remain in contention for spots on Team where, at times, I have become the best “We’ve had some really good work- “I just want to go and compete and USA in shooting, rugby and track and in the world,” Sanderson said. “I already outs over the past few months where I’ve do the best I can,” continued Schrim- field. Those selections will be made by have the most World Cups. The only been able to just nail full through a 35K sher, who is scheduled to compete Aug. late July. Visit www.ArmyMWR.com/ thing I’m missing is that Olympic gold with a 4:30 pace per kilometer,” Nunn 18 and 20 in Rio. “I just feel like regu- Olympians to track our Soldier-Olympi- medal.” said, “which puts me right at like 3:45 lar old Nathan from New Mexico, just ans on to their road to Rio and through- Nunn, 38, a native of Evansville, for a 50K. There’s potential to set a huge doing my thing. I’m going to give it my out the Games of the XXXI Olympiad. May 19, 2016 • 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: May 18, 2006

(Right) Marine Corps Detachment privates help library technician Elnora Smothers and Librarian Mike Lacombe pack books in preparation for the move from the old library building to the post recreation center. 2010

(Left) Spc. Samuel Payne, center, unfurls the first-ever unit guidon of the Joint Personal Effects Depot of the Department of the Army Human Resource Command, as depot sergeant major, Master Sgt. Elder Williams, right, 2000 and JPED Commander Lt. Col. Deborah S. Skillman look on.

25 Years Ago: May 22, 1991

1990

(Left) Spc. Doreen Lewis places an M-18A1 Claymore mine during annual Command Task Testing for Ordnance Center and School Soldiers.

1980

(Right) Ordnance instructor Staff Sgt. Zeke Brown squats more than 700 pounds and breaks records during the Natural National Powerlifting Championships in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

1970 50 Years Ago: May 19, 1966

(Left) A Soldier watches smoke from a newly-developed signal smoke cartridge, designed for personnel engaged in counterinsurgency and limited war operations, during testing on an APG range.

1960

(Right) Maj. Gen. Leland G. Cagwin, third from left, assumes command of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command. Saluting the colors with Cagwin are TECOM deputy commander Col. Leroy Lutes Jr., left, and honor guard commander 2nd Lt. Timothy McCormack, center. 1950 14 APG News • May 19, 2016 CERDEC recognizes graduates of its Joint Leadership Program

By KELLY WHITE CERDEC The U.S. Army Materiel Command’s Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center, or CERDEC, hosted a Joint Leadership graduation ceremony at its Joint Satel- lite Engineering Center on APG North (Aberdeen), May 11. The ceremony was the culmination of a CERDEC program, launched by its Command, Power and Integration; Intelligence and Information Warfare; Space and Terrestrial Communications; and Product Realization Engineering and Quality directorates, to create an opportunity for employees to participate in two interactive courses focus- ing on leadership and innovation. The Innovation program will graduate later this month. Graduates were received by a panel of CERDEC directors during the ceremony, all of whom participated in a Q&A session that highlighted leader- U.S. Army CERDEC photo ship in the workplace. Graduates of the Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center Joint Leadership Program Panel participant John Willison, were received by a panel of CERDEC directors during the ceremony, all of whom participated in a Q&A session that CERDEC S&TCD director emphasized highlighted leadership in the workplace. the importance of employee engagement and reminded participants to recognize their peers early and often. ate of their feelings.” tems Branch chief at S&TCD. each participant was given the oppor- “The level of employee engagement The leadership course took place “Structured, but not necessarily tunity to express their takeaway from goes a long way to determine the level over a six-month period and included instructional, it enables truthful and fair the course. of morale and job satisfaction,” Willison guest speakers, discussions, leadership feedback on how well the organization Gilbert Green, senior systems engi- said. “In order to build trust and under- exercises and evaluations. is performing and offer opportunities to neer at S&TCD, reflected on leadership standing, you must first get to know your “We’re truly pleased with the outcome improve it based on personal experiences saying, “a leader must have a vision he employees and make them a priority.” of the Joint Leadership course,” said as well as takeaways from the literature lives, eats and sleeps. Essentially he is Emotional intelligence was a top- Torrye Hairston, I2WD career develop- the class reads and the subjects discussed his vision. Once that vision is ingrained, ic during the panel in which Willison ment specialist. “Our students were giv- throughout the six month duration.” the leader needs to step back and trust noted the importance of treating peers en creative freedom and the program has Throughout the course, participants that his people will do amazing things.” as humans first, and employees second. really taken off since its induction.” were provided with opportunities to The next Joint Leadership and Inno- “Everyone at every level should have “The Joint Leadership class provides network across CERDEC divisions and vation course will take place this sum- the opportunity to give open and honest an opportunity for leadership across the directorates and were also encouraged mer from June 15 - Aug. 24. CERDEC feedback to their peers,” said Willison. CERDEC organization to engage with to discuss course content and how to employees are encouraged to reach “On top of everything be professional, each other in an open environment,” apply the lessons as leaders. out to their directorates for more but listen to your team and be consider- said Wayne Schoonveld, Tactical Sys- During the graduation ceremony, information. New tech to increase aerial delivery accuracy

By JENNA BRADY U.S. Army Research Laboratory Researchers at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory have developed a new system that will enhance the capabilities of U.S. Army Pathfinders as they conduct aerial operations. In response to a Request for Infor- mation from the U.S. Army-Africa to remove what is known as the pilot balloon from the battlefield, ARL undertook a program to reduce the size, weight and power of current commercial-off-the- shelf Doppler Light Detection and Rang- ing, or LiDAR, systems. The pilot balloon is a small, helium-filled balloon that is released and tracked to measure a wind profile in support of personnel and precision airdrop operations. Partnering with two companies, Beyond Photonics and Halo Photon- ics, ARL has developed a Man-Portable U.S. Army photo Members of the Georgia National Guard during a Pathfinder aerial operation benefiting from the data provided by the Doppler, or MPDL, LiDAR system that Man-Portable Doppler LiDAR system. meets the requirements. The total system weighs less than 45 pounds, is under two cubic feet and “Brig Gen. Thomas Carden, com- operates on standard 24-volt batteries manding general of the Georgia Army with required power of less than 100 National Guard, Lt. Col. John M. Till, watts. Georgia State safety director, Chief War- This reduction in overall SWaP has rant Officer 5 Cortez Frazier, command not impacted the system’s operation- senior airdrop technician, and members al capabilities as compared to its prede- of the airborne operations communi- cessor, highly accurate Doppler LiDAR ty in attendance at the Parachute Oper- systems. ations Mishap Prevention Orientation “Pathfinders currently face chal- Course 2016 echoed their support for the lenges impacting operations and warf- LiDAR technology and the benefits it ighter safety,” said Deryck James, provides current Pathfinder operations,” meteorological technician in ARL’s James said. Atmospheric Sensing Branch and com- In addition to this training, Soldiers bat veteran. “Employing Man Portable from the Georgia National Guard will be Doppler LiDAR and other LiDAR sys- trained by ARL on the use of the Doppler tems provide the Pathfinder with capa- LiDAR system prior to their deployment bilities to enhance precision airdrops and to the Central Accord 2016 joint exercis- enhance environmental awareness for es in Gabon, Africa this summer. Army operations.” James is slated to accompany the Sol- James said that the MPDL also pro- diers on the mission. vides the Pathfinder with a capability “Objectives for the Africa mission for forward-area precision airdrop oper- include demonstration of the MPDL ations, providing for greater delivery capabilities and ways to improve LiDAR U.S. Army photo of supplies on target, reduction on sup- technology to address requirements ARL’s Deryck James on site at the Parachute Operations Mishap Prevention plies loss, enhanced drop zone possibil- impacting Pathfinder operations,” James Orientation Course 2016, where he operated the Stream Line PRO LiDAR and compared data with Pathfinder pilot balloon operations, showing the enhanced ities, improved safety for personnel and said. “It is beneficial for ARL to have a representative on this mission, as I capabilities not available with current pilot balloon operations used on the increased mission success. battlefield. The modern U.S. Army Pathfinders will be able to facilitate software/user are an elite force making up less than interface for LiDAR parameters, answer one percent of the total Army. Their pri- any questions that may arise and fur- a much needed modern capability that system significantly enhances our abil- mary mission is to infiltrate areas and ther explore opportunities to employ increases the accuracy of aerial delivery ity to achieve overmatch by more con- set up parachute drop zones and helicop- LiDAR technology to enhance airborne operations. fidently understanding atmospheric ter landing zones for airborne and air- and Army operations in total.” According to Pamela Clark, chief of impacts on airdrop operations,” Clark assault missions. If the rugged and versatile MPDL ARL’s Battlefield Environment Divi- said. “David’s and DJ’s vision and James and Dr. David Ligon, also performs as expected, it will likely be sion, the vision that James and Ligon hard work to further develop and tran- from the laboratory’s Atmospheric selected by USARAF to remove the had for this system truly came to life, sition this technology has resulted in a Sensing Branch, recently trained mem- oftentimes unreliable and inaccurate, revolutionizing military operations for deployable system capable of revolu- bers of the Georgia National Guard on helium-dependent pilot balloon from the warfighters on the battlefield. tionizing how we measure winds aloft the new system. battlefield, providing our Soldiers with “The Man-Portable Doppler LiDAR for military operations.” 16 APG News • May 19, 2016

world’s second largest living animal, gered list, the Tasmanian ______is has been protected since the late a carnivorous marsupial of the family 1970s. Dasyuridae, now found in the wild only 19. A ______monkey, or long- on the Australian island state of Tasma- nosed monkey, is an endangered ani- nia. mal native to the Southeast Asian 8. The ______Oryx, or spiral- island of Borneo. horned antelope, was hunted almost 20. The ______toad was a small to extinction for its horns. It formerly true toad that was once abundant in an inhabited all of North Africa and is list- area north of the city of Monteverde, ed as extinct in the wild. Costa Rica. Now extinct, it is common- 9. The ______turtle is the small- ly considered the “poster child” for the est turtle found in the United States, amphibian decline crisis. and extremely rare. They are consid- 21. The ______condor, the larg- ered a prized species in many animal est North American land bird, is cur- black markets. rently listed as critically endangered by IUCN. 10. Endangered Species Act is 22. When coral becomes stressed administered by two federal agen- due to high or low temperatures, harm- cies, the United States Fish and Wildlife ful chemicals or other environmen- Service and the National ______and tal factors, it will expel the algae liv- Atmospheric Administration. ing in its tissues leading to a com- 11. The______rabbit - the world’s pletely white appearance called coral second smallest rabbit, second only to ______. This occurrence is a threat the pygmy rabbit – is an endangered to the world’s coral reefs. mammal that lives in the mountains of 23. The ______, also called Mexico. owl parrot, is a species of large, flight- 13. The term given to the variety less, nocturnal, ground-dwelling parrot, of life on Earth. unique to New Zealand. As of March 15. U.S. President who signed the The APG Crossword 2014, it is classified as critically endan- Endangered Species Act of 1973 into gered. law. 24. The ______Act of 1900 17. The national and international Endangered Species Day was the first federal law that regulated trade of this material has threatened commercial animal markets. species of African and Asian elephants. 25. The near-extinction of the 22. The ______, formerly called By RACHEL PONDER, APG News bison and the disappearance of the the pygmy chimpanzee, is an endan- passenger ______helped drive the call Endangered Species Day is May 20. Complete this trivia puzzle to learn more about gered great ape. for wildlife conservation starting in the endangered animals. 1900s. 13. Franklin’s ______, is an 26. To illegally hunt or catch game Across or fish, usually by trespassing on anoth- 4. Three species of rhinoceros insect found only in the areas of North- ern California and Oregon. Climate er’s land or water, or in infringement of Think you solved last are currently listed as critically endan- change, pollution and the destruction official protection. gered. They are killed by humans for week’s puzzle? of its natural habitat have landed it on this body part, which is bought and the IUCN critically endangered list. Down Check out the solution below sold on the black market. 14. ______Island Nation- 1. The giant ____ is known for 6. This flightless bird, native to Solution to the May 12 puzzle al Wildlife Refuge, in Florida, was the the large, distinctive black patch- Mauritius and adjacent islands, was first national wildlife refuge in the U.S. es around its eyes, over the ears and hunted to extinction. Its last confirmed It was created to protect egrets and across its round body. sighting was in 1662. Some considered other birds from extinction through 2. The national animal of Paki- it to be a mythical creature. plume hunting. stan, the ______was classed by the 7. Native to the northeast of the 16. The ______frog is the larg- IUCN as endangered until 2015 when it Democratic Republic of the Congo in est living frog on Earth. Its numbers was down listed to near threatened. Central Africa, this endangered animal are dwindling due to habitat destruc- 3. The ______List of Threat- bears striped markings reminiscent of tion and because it is hunted for food ened Species, distributed by the Inter- zebras, it is most closely related to the and pet trade. national Union for Conservation of giraffe. 17. The ______fox is a small fox Nature is the best-known worldwide 12. The ______crane, the tall- that is native to six of the eight Chan- conservation status listing and ranking est North American bird, was declared nel Islands of California. As of 2013, the system. endangered in 1967. Although believed IUCN lists the entire species as near 5. The ______cat, an endan- to be naturally rare, this bird has suf- threatened, an improvement from its gered animal, is the state animal of fered major population deprivations previous status of “critically endan- West Bengal. due to habitat destruction and over- gered.” 6. Listed on the IUCN endan- hunting. 18. The ______whale, the

WORD OF THE WEEK ACRONYM OF THE WEEK Renascent FUSA Pronounced: ri-NAS-uh nt First U.S. Army Part of Speech: Adjective First Army, is the oldest and longest established field army of the United States Army. Established during Deﬁ nition: World War I FUSA serves as a mobilization, readiness 1. Coming again into being; showing renewed growth or vigor; regaining and training command. A part of the U.S. Army Forces activity or popularity Command, or FORSCOM, it is the designated coordinat- 2. Being reborn; revival of something that has been dormant; spring into ing authority for implementation of the Army Total Force being Policy, and partners with Army Reserves and National Guard leadership to advise, assist, and train formations to achieve Department of the Army directed Use: readiness requirements during pre- and post-mobilization to provide combatant After a much-needed break from performing, she returned the stage, a commanders trained and ready forces in support of worldwide requirements. fountain of renascent beauty and passion. The 2005 base realignment and closure, or BRAC, decision called for the His teetering confidence succumbed to the renascent anxiety he’d been relocation of First Army headquarters from Fort Gillem, Georgia to Rock able to control up to that point. Island Arsenal, Illinois. Today, First Army Division East, headquartered at Fort The APG Poetry Slam is a prime example of the renascence of poetry as George G. Meade, Maryland has responsibilities in all states east of the Missis- an oral art. sippi River; and First Army Division West at Fort Hood, Texas, oversees units in all states west of the Mississippi River. First United States Army was re-designated First Army Oct. 3, 2006. Lt. By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News Gen. Michael S. Tucker is the commander. Source(s): http://www.oxforddictionaries.com; http://dictionary.reference.com By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News Source(s): http://www.first.army.mil/; https://www.wikipedia.org/

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Continued from Page 1 Richardson said. Richardson, a tank master gunner Foster, his son Brian and two friends assigned to ATC, has more than two were guests of U.S. Army Garrison decades on Abrams tanks. He quickly Aberdeen Proving Ground for the day. rattled off the facts on fuel consumption, The visit was a community relations out- weight of armor, weight of the tracks reach effort coordinated by the garrison and how a governor component limits public affairs office. the tank’s speed to 40 mph. They com- Mack hosted a lunch for Foster and pared that with the M-4 Sherman that fellow ATC Soldiers during which the Foster used. past and current Soldiers swapped anec- “Can you take the governors off?” dotes about their time in service. Hear- Foster asked. “We took our governors ing Foster’s story of sacrifice during off and we’d do about 50.” World War II was an amazing experi- In the late 1930’s, Foster earned ence, Mack said. his commission through ROTC in col- Foster did what tankers call “blood lege. After the Japanese attack on Pearl and guts tanking, the real deal,” Mack Harbor in Dec. 1941, Foster went to said. “He lost many men, saved many Fort Knox, Kentucky as a maintenance and killed many.” officer, he explained. There they were For Staff Sgt. Thomas Walter, 37, of testing experimental tank designs and Dallas, meeting Foster was like “see- equipment, similar to the work now done ing a tank god,” he said. Walter, who at APG. Photo by Lindsey Monger, Army Test and Evaluation Command has served on tanks since 1998, said he “We started with tanks with radial Army Test and Evaluation Command Soldiers, from left, Staff Sgt. Thomas learned a lot from talking with the old- engines, seven cylinders and nine cyl- Walter, Lt. Col. Brian Mack and Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Richardson, listen to er tanker. inders,” Foster said. “But the fuel lines Vernon Foster, 97, who served as a platoon leader in the 714th Tank Battalion “I know that back in World War II, were made of copper so they would crack during World War II, talk about his combat experiences in France and Germany. they had a really hard time compared to and break and we would tow them in.” what we have today, with all our technol- Back then, the Army tested a vari- a Ford V-8, five-inch bore, five-inch where there are military people there, ogies,” he said. “But, the camaraderie he ety of tank engines, to include ones with stroke, 500 horsepower.” and I’m standing there observing, for had with his platoon, that’s the same. It’s Greyhound bus and Cadillac engines, Arthritis in his legs didn’t stop Foster some reason I get tears in my eyes.” still strong today.” he said. from climbing aboard the Abrams’ front For more than six decades, Foster has After lunch, Foster got to see a M1A2 Although seven decades have passed, slope and sharing stories with Maj. Gen. been a soil conservation expert. He told Abrams tank. Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Rich- Foster hasn’t forgotten a thing. When Daniel Karbler, commander of the U.S. a friend, Stephen Belkoff, that he’d like ardson explained how the crew fires the one civilian ATC employee asked him Army Test and Evaluation Command, to see a modern tank. Thanks to Team 120 mm main gun, the two M240 machine about an M-4 Sherman with five, six- Mack and the other Soldiers in atten- APG, Foster’s wish became a reality. guns and the tank commander’s M2 .50 cylinder engines strung together, Foster dance. When thanked for his service, “I always enjoy meeting with Sol- caliber machine gun - the only weapon was quick to reply. Foster responded humbly. diers, I don’t care if they are two-star that’s the same as when Foster served. “No, that was experimental. We never “I was glad that I was the one to par- generals or they are privates,” Foster “You have a lot of firepower here,” used that thing,” Foster said. “We used ticipate,” he said. “When I go places said. “I really enjoyed this.” Combat leader shares wartime experiences

By RICK SCAVETTA U.S. Army Garrison Aberdeen Proving Ground During Vernon Foster’s visit to Aberdeen Proving Ground, May 12, he shared details of his World War II experiences with Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center. By 1942, America was fighting in the Pacific. Army tank units were already fighting in North Africa. When Foster joined the 12th Armored Divi- sion for maneuvers in Tennessee and Texas, he knew combat overseas was imminent. An M-4 Sherman tank commander and platoon leader with 2nd Platoon, Company A, 714th Tank Bat- talion, Foster arrived in England on Oct. 1, 1944. The Sherman had a five-man crew, which included a tank commander, gunner, loader, driver and assistant driver, Foster said, during lunch at the Ruggles Golf Course. “We all named our tanks. I named mine for my wife,” Foster said. “It was called Dottie.” Dottie was short for Dorotha, whom he met at Fort Knox, Kentucky, before heading overseas. They were married for 64 years, he said. He recently found dozens of his letters she had saved and Photo by Rick Scavetta, that helped him remember some of the U.S. Army Garrison Aberdeen Proving Ground facts he shared during his visit to APG. move. A German cannon shell struck Foster’s platoon of tanks disem- the tank of his platoon sergeant, Staff barked in France on Nov. 20, 1944 – his Sgt. Hubert Barnes of Indiana. twenty-sixth birthday. A few weeks lat- “It went right though the turret, er, Foster’s unit was rushed to France’s cut my sergeant in half and went out Alsace Region. There, near Strasbourg, the back. The other crew had time to the Germans launched Operation Nor- get out and the tank exploded,” Fos- dwind, with several divisions attacking ter said. “They told me later, Sergeant across the Rhine River. At Herrlisheim, Barnes had been killed. A fine guy. He Foster’s unit saw heavy fighting. had been with me all the time. I just During one battle, a shell whizzed thought the world of him. Everybody past Foster’s head, glancing the turret else did too.” and impacting near the tank’s engine. According to Foster, snipers also Foster leaped out, throwing off cases took out two other tank commanders of machine gun bullets and gear that that day. Another non-commissioned caught fire. officer got a battlefield commission. “We were in a pretty desperate situ- He lost four NCOs in one day, he said. ation,” Foster said. Soldiers were wounded in nearly As he and his crew put the fire out, every battle, Foster explained. Some Foster called for artillery batteries to replacement Soldiers had just six Photo courtesy of Vernon Foster drop white phosphorus shells to screen weeks in the Army, and had never seen (Top) Memories of Vernon Foster’s service as a lieutenant in charge of a pla- them from the enemy. His badly dam- a tank when they faced combat. aged tank towed away, Foster com- toon of M-4 Sherman tanks are captured in a series of snapshots the 97-year- “I hardly ever had the same crews old Baltimore County native mailed in letters to his wife Dottie while he was mandeered another tank and returned from one battle to the next. At one to the fight. Mechanics later returned overseas. (Above) He’s pictured in his dress uniform, atop his tank and in point, of 25 men, only eight were not front of his troops, 2nd Platoon, Company A, 714th Tank Battalion. his Dottie to action. injured,” Foster said. “We were always “I got it back in a couple weeks getting somebody hit, not killed, but after,” Foster said. “You’d never know injured enough that they couldn’t fight, from an apparent suicide, he said. They ty. He eventually started a family with it had been hit.” so we were always shifting positions. believed Nazi propaganda that said his wife. The APG Soldiers, most of them Foster was also wounded. An artil- Like many World War II veterans, tankers assigned to ATC, listened U.S. troops would have treated them lery shell struck a tree limb a few he put the Army and the war behind intently as Foster passed around fad- badly, Foster said, yards above his head, sending shards him. He wanted to farm. He estab- ed snapshots of his tank platoon taken They later crossed the Danube near of shrapnel into his face. A large chunk lished a dairy farm on land along Route during lulls in the fighting. Ulm, pressing eastward to the forced grazed his left ear and struck the tur- labor camps at Landsberg. When the 83, where his family has farmed since The worst of the war ret. Medics pulled out most of the met- fighting ended in early May, they were 1730. In the 1990s, they sold the cows Foster’s voice softened as he told al and bandaged his face. A day later, at foothills of the Alps. In all, he drove and now grow soy, corn and hay. the younger tankers about his worst he was back in his tank fighting. A his tank 2,650 miles. When asked about Hollywood’s day in the war, when stiff German piece of shrapnel is still lodged behind take on tank warfare during World resistance held up his platoon outside his eye. Putting the war behind him War II, Foster remarked that the film Ludwigshafen, Germany. Foster’s platoon crossed the Rhine Discharged at Fort Meade, Mary- “Patton” was “lousy.” And “Fury,” the They faced a road block hiding a near Worms on March 28. By Easter, land, with the rank of captain, Foster recent Brad Pitt film about tankers, had large cannon, mine fields all around, they were in Wurzburg. While wait- proudly points out he was a lieutenant too many exaggerations, he said. and snipers in nearby trees and housing for engineers to bridge a river, - the rank he wore while fighting as a “You couldn’t possibly do what they es. While he met with fellow leaders, Foster recalls finding the local may- tank commander. By Christmas 1945, were doing,” Foster said. “It wasn’t another officer ordered his platoon to or and his family, dead in their beds Foster was back in Baltimore Coun- anything like what I did.” 18 APG News • May 19, 2016

Staff Sgt. Heather Alwine

After the National Nurses Week cookout celebration, Team APG nurses, some donning traditional white uniforms, take part in a playful relay race. Team “Wonder Woman + 1,” featuring Staff Sgts. Heather Alwine and Hippolyte Tavares and LPN Mary Weaver, won first place. Patricia H. Johnson Nurse calls her profession ‘a way of life’ Continued from Page 1 is the people you meet,” she said. “You made to the military. This is a week when we pause to have learn a lot about yourself and you gain “This is a week when we pause to skills that benefit you in everyday life. have fun, but also to remind ourselves fun, but also to remind ourselves and It’s a good feeling, serving other Sol- and others about the importance of our diers. After a while it becomes second profession and the sacrifices nurses have others about the importance of our nature. It’s something you live to do.” made in the service of our nation,” Patricia H. Johnson is a nurse serv- Angeles said. profession and the sacrifices nurses ing as a health technician in Occupation- The events included breakfasts, an have made in the service of our nation. al Health at the APG South (Edgewood) ice cream social, a cookout, relay races, clinic. The spouse of a retired Soldier, a Yoga session, and a cake cutting that Lt. Col. Maria Angeles Johnson has served at APG since 2008. was held in the KUSAHC Ortiz Training KUSAHC Chief Nursing Ofﬁ cer With nearly 20 years of experience, the Center. The center was named for for- New Jersey native said she feels good mer KUSAHC Nurse Capt. Maria Ines commissioned officer in charge at the she found the agency but the adoption about serving the installation and the Ortiz, who was killed in Iraq, becoming KUSAHC pharmacy is a native South records were lost. nation and that the Nurses Week celebra- the first U.S. Army nurse to die in com- Korean who was adopted by an Amer- “I really enjoyed the country and my tions have a special meaning. bat since the Vietnam War. ican family. Alwine grew up in York, tour in Korea,” she said. “It means celebrating doing what we Angeles said two APG nurses serve as Pennsylvania. She served in the Iraq War She added that being deployed as a love to do,” she said. “You care about a prime example of the variety of roles with the 10th Combat Hospital and also medic on the front line was the highlight people even when you’re off the job. It’s filled by Army nurses. deployed to Korea, where she attempt- of her career. a way of life and we can’t imagine doing Staff Sgt. Heather Alwine, non- ed to locate her natural family. She said “The best part of being in the Army anything else.” Retirees learn of available services in the area Continued from Page 1 Facility; Directorates of Emergency Ser- vices; Plans, Training; Mobilization and veteran service organizations, community service agencies and local vendors. Security; and Human Resources; Staff Attendees were greeted by more than Judge Advocate; Army & Air Force 30 displays and courtesy health screen- Exchange Service; and Defense Com- ings by Kirk U.S. Army Health Clin- missary Agency. ic. Aberdeen Proving Ground leaders in First-time Retiree Appreciation Day attendance included APG Senior Com- vendor and retired APG Master Sgt. mander Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford Harvey Thomas said he hoped to edu- and Garrison Commander Col. James cate veterans who fear they might face E. Davis. some level of homelessness. Headquar- The guest speaker was Antione tered in White Marsh, Maryland, Alli- Waller, director of the Baltimore Region- ance offers community service programs al Office, U.S. Department of Veter- that include veterans housing assistance, ans Affairs. Claim representatives, who Thomas said, adding that the goal is help were able to process new claims and veterans regain productive lives. research old ones, accompanied Waller “We get them back into the commu- who promised continued improvements nity,” he said. in VA services. Waller said the VA can- Navy retiree and USAA military not do its job without the support it affairs representative Paul McElroy add- receives from Veteran Service Organi- ed that his company never misses an zations, or VSOs, throughout the state. opportunity to “get out and meet retirees, Noting the more than one million claims Gitta Krysztowski, the surviving spouse of an Army retiree, joins in the recitation veterans and their families.” processed in the past six years, he apol- of the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of the Retiree Appreciation Day program “We’re just here to serve and support ogized for those that slipped through the in the APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center May 14. the retiree community,” he said. cracks and said that adding a digitiz- Women’s Army Corps veterans Con- ing process has added efficiency to VA nie Murphy, Charlotte Irby, Tamara operations. He asked that everyone listen and put lation. On behalf of the United States Petersen and Phyllis Smith said wom- “Everything that comes in is digitized questions to the representatives on the Army and the Department of Defense I en veterans are always surprised to learn so it becomes a permanent record,” he panel of Garrison services that included thank you all for your service.” they are eligible for membership in the said. “As you move, your information MWR, legal services, the Post Exchange, The program included the invocation organization. follows you. Go to any state, and we are Commissary and KUSAHC. In addition, by Chaplain vonSeggern and the nation- “Even if we don’t meet new mem- there to serve you. David Jones of the Baltimore VA briefed al anthem by Dee Jones. bers, we always meet new friends,” Mur- “We are more efficient,” he added, on the organizations’ renewed commit- Retired Lt. Col. Nelson Laughton phy said. “and we have a long way to go, but we ment to excellence and encouraged retir- hosted the program. “This [event] is important to the retir- are dedicated to continue to serve you to ees to visit with claims representatives Garrison services and vendors ee population because of the information the highest standards.” after the program. At the Kirk U.S. Army Health Clin- they put out,” added Irby, noting that In acknowledgement of the Com- “Informing you about services is of ic, or KUSAHC display, Capts. Joli Mir- much of the information they share with memoration of the 50th anniversary of primary importance,” he said. “We’re acle and Jenny Allen and Nurse Beth the rest of the chapter and their family the Vietnam War, Waller added spe- here to shed some light and illuminate Alonso provided courtesy blood pres- members. cial thanks to Vietnam veterans in atten- what those services are.” sure screenings and distributed infor- “We never miss Retiree Appreciation dance. At the end of the program, he Crawford announced planned Armed mation about glaucoma and diabetes Day,” she said. presented commemoration certificates Forces Week activities as well as upcom- and Chris Sorrels of the Army Wellness Attendees said they appreciated all and pins to Vietnam and Vietnam-era ing Morale, Welfare and Recreation Center advised visitors about body mass the event had to offer. veterans, spouses and family members. functions like the upcoming Bingo Night index, or BMI, indicators. “It was very informative and helpful,” “I’d like to personally welcome you games at the post bowling center and “We advise them what to do if their said John Haney, an Air Force retiree home and thank you for your service,” the monthly socials at Top of the Bay blood pressure is not within the normal from Joppa. “I got a lot of good infor- he said. and encouraged listeners to attend those range,” Allen said. mation and learned some things I didn’t Crawford thanked the Retiree Appre- and future activities, noting that, “Some- Miracle added that most visitors to know about TRICARE Prime.” ciation Council and planning commit- times we get so busy we forget to enjoy the display inquired about basic services. First-time attendee, Larran Frazier, a tee members and assured listeners that each other’s company.” “They basically wanted to know what retired chief warrant officer from Aber- the installation is ready to serve their “We are engaged on your behalf,” he services are offered on post at Kirk,” deen, said he liked the convenience ele- needs. Noting that he recently surpassed added. “If there’s one thing I enjoy it’s she said. ment of the event. 30 years of service, he added that there’s being a part of this community [and] as Other organization displays includ- “This has a lot of information all no place he’d rather be than APG and your commanding general there is no ed MWR; the Army Education Center; in one place; saves a lot of running thanked the listening community for greater job or responsibility than the one Installation Chaplain; Army Substance around,” he said. “I really learned a lot, their support during his tenure. I have to protect the folks on this instal- Abuse Program; Veterinary Treatment and I’ll be back next year. “

Come and follow us https://twitter.com/USAGAPG May 19, 2016 • 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/. WWII VETERAN VISITS APG TO SEE MODERN TANKS Maj. Gen. Daniel Karbler, commander of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, chats with Vernon Foster, a World War II veteran, on the front slope of an M1A2 Abrams tanks during Foster’s May 12 visit to APG.

Lt. Col. Brian Mack, deputy commander of the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center, shares a quiet moment with Vernon Foster, 97, following Mack’s promotion ceremony. Mack, an armor officer, highlighted Foster’s service on tanks in World War II during the May 12 event.

Photos by Rick Scavetta, U.S. Army Garrison Aberdeen Proving Ground

RETIREE SERVICES IN THE SPOTLIGHT

More than 150 military retirees and family members attended the Retiree Appreciation Day activities that kicked off a week of post Military Appreciation Week events, May 14.

(Clockwise from top right) APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford listens to input from the audience during the Question & Answer session. Guest Speaker Antione Waller, director of the Baltimore Regional Office, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, addresses area retirees. Nurse Beth Alonso, right advises Air Force retiree John Haney of Joppa at the KUSAHC blood pressure check station.

Photos by Yvonne Johnson, APG News

DID YOU KNOW ?

May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. with machine guns advanced forward, firing their weapons. Private Hasemoto, an automatic rifleman, Pvt. Mikio Hasemoto was a Hawaiian Army private who earned the Medal of challenged these two machine gunners. After firing Honor while repelling an attack against German forces in Italy during World War II. four magazines at the approaching enemy, his Hasemoto was born July 13, 1916 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was a Nisei, or weapon was shot and damaged. Unhesitatingly, he second-generation Japanese American, who joined the Army at Schofield ran 10 yards to the rear, secured another automatic Barracks, Hawaii in June 1941. He volunteered for the all-Nisei 100th Infantry rifle and continued to fire until his weapon jammed. Battalion which was made up of Japanese Americans from Hawaii and the At this point, Private Hasemoto and his squad leader mainland. had killed approximately 20 enemy soldiers. Again, While serving with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Private Hasemoto ran through a barrage of enemy Battalion, in Cerasuolo, Italy, Hasemoto was killed Nov. 29, 1943 while repelling machine gun fire to pick up an M-1 rifle. Continuing an attack one day after he and his squad leader killed 31 enemy after his platoon their fire, Private Hasemoto and his squad leader was attacked by numerically superior German forces. He was posthumously killed 10 more enemy soldiers. With only three awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. After further military review, the award enemy soldiers left, he and his squad leader charged courageously forward, killing was upgraded to the Medal of Honor which was presented by President Bill one, wounding one, and capturing another. The following day, Private Hasemoto Clinton June 21, 2000. Hasemoto is buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of continued to repel enemy attacks until he was killed by enemy fire. Private the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii. Hasemoto’s extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the His Medal of Honor citation reads: highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and “Private Mikio Hasemoto distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism the United States Army.” in action on 29 November 1943, in the vicinity of Cerasuolo, Italy. A force of By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News approximately 40 enemy soldiers, armed with machine guns, machine pistols, Source(s): www.fallenheroesproject.org/united-states/mikio-hasemoto/; www.wikipe- rifles, and grenades, attacked the left flank of his platoon. Two enemy soldiers dia.org; www.hawaiireporter.com