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newsbrief SNOW SAFETY AFTER THE STORM

Safety Office While the installation has returned to normal operat- ing status, the snow and ice hazards from Winter Storm Jonas remain. Keep these safety tips in mind on and off post. Dress for the weather (e.g., shoes with low heels and good tread, layer your clothing and wear gloves, etc. Remove all snow and ice from your vehicle before driving. Take your time on roadways. Watch for icy conditions, slow down and brake early at intersections. At some intersections, you will encounter high piles of snow and visibility may be limited. Stop, inch forward, be patient and go when it is safe to do so. DPW has worked tire- Snow day! lessly to clear APG of snow, however some snow and ice may remain so follow these rules: Watch where you Courtesy photo by Angela Collins walk. Take small steps and APG children and children-at-heart sled down the hill at the Myer Auditorium on APG North (Aberdeen), Jan. 25, taking advantage keep your hands free and of a snow day after the season’s first winter storm. out of your pockets to keep The snow storm dubbed “Winter Storm Jonas” dumped more than 29 inches of snow across the installation, and drifts twice as high, your balance. If you slip, roll shutting down the installation Jan. 25 and causing a four-hour delayed opening Jan. 26. Directorate of Public Works snow removal teams with the fall. worked tirelessly to clear installation roadways, parking lots and buildings. Try to park where snow and ice have been See more snow photos on pages 19. cleared. Avoid inclines and icy or non-cleared walking sur- faces. If an area appears haz- Youth center receives reaccreditation ardous or is posted as hazard, take an alternate route. If you see a hazard, REPORT IT and keep Team Edgewood School Age APG safe! Report all hazards to your supervisor, Center accreditation to building custodian or call the DPW help desk at 410- 306-1400 to ensure the haz- last five years ard is corrected. Story and photos by RACHEL PONDER inside APG News The APG South (Edgewood) School Age Cen- NEWCOMERS ter (SAC) program has recently earned expedited reaccreditation from the Council of Accredita- Newst members of Team tion (COA). APG receive a run-down The Department of Defense requires all SAC of available on and off programs to be accredited by the COA, a non- post services. profit organization. APG South (Edgewood) Orientation| 4 facility director Jay McKinney said the reaccreditation process took about 14 months, and the accreditation lasts five years. VOTING Mckinney said the reaccreditation was expedited through the review process as a result of The DHR Voting Assis- not receiving any “ratings out of compliance From left, Gabriella Quinones, 8, Briannah Quinones, 10, Kaley McColligan, 10, tance Program seeks to and Sophia Fruchey, 7, learn sewing basics during an after school art project at increase voter registra- the APG South (Edgewood) youth center. The center’s School Age Center pro- tion and absentee voting See YOUTH, page 17 gram recently received a five-year reaccreditation. awareness. Make| 7 MENTORING MDNG assists during recent snow storm Several on-post organi- Maryland National Guard zations and commands offer valuable mentorship Approximately 500 service members of the Maryland programs as professional National Guard were activated to development for civilians. provide support to civil author- Mentorship| 9 ities during Maryland’s state of emergency before, during an after Winter Storm Jonas. ARMY NEWS “The Maryland National Two major issues raised Guard is a member of the com- during first-ever Warrant munity and the ability for us to Officer Solarium hosted respond has never been better,” by CSA. said Maj. Gen. Linda Singh, the Solarium| 17 adjutant general of Maryland. “No one agency or level of government can do it alone, we are a team effort. A fully online equipped Guard is critical in providing the essential capabilities www.TeamAPG. needed to respond to and mitigate com/APGNews emergencies.” Spc. Paul Pinder, of F Co., facebook.com/ 128th Brigade Support Battal- APGMd ion, was activated and deployed twitter.com/ with members of his unit to sup- USAGAPG port the Maryland State Police Department. Their role was to ﬂ ickr.com/photos/ assist the police during emer- usagapg/ gency calls by enabling them to reach the residents of Maryland. ICE system Maryland National Guard photo Pinder and the state police http://ice.disa.mil/ Maryland National Guard Soldiers from the 110th Information Operations Battalion, while support- Facebook, http://on.fb.me/HzQIow ing the Annapolis area, work to free an ambulance stuck in the snow Jan. 24. See MDNG, page 18 index By the Numb#rs | 3 Mark Your Calendar | 6 All Things Maryland | 8 MWR Events | 10 APG History | 13 Crossword | 16 Did You Know? | 18 Snapshot | 19 2 APG News • Januart 28, 2016 OPINION

How do you National Hobby Month prepare for a By RACHEL PONDER because it was something I wanted to do. winter storm? APG News For the past five years in UCC I’ve gained some great mem- Did you know that January is Nation- ories and even learned a few life lessons. The biggest lesson al Hobby Month? For most of us, at the I learned is that “you win a contest in rehearsal.” This means start of the new year we think about that you have to put in hard work to achieve your goals. When ways to improve our eating habits, exer- our chorus won the regional competition in Ocean City, Mary- cise more or save money. But what land in 2013, I was on cloud nine! I make sure the about improving our mental well-being? We competed in the annual Sweet Adelines Internation- heater is work- Developing a hobby is one way to al convention the in 2014, and I felt exhilarated as our cho- ing and I have improve your outlook on life. Hobbies rus performed on stage at the Baltimore Convention Center enough food at can inspire and challenge you to keep in front of thousands of people from all over the world. While home. I make learning new things, and can be much- Ponder we placed 22 out of 33 groups at the competition, what I value sure I have more than an award is our journey to make it to that stage. It enough cat food needed stress relievers after work. According to an article on www.everydayhealth.com, “a is something that I will never forget and I am grateful that my too. You can’t hobby gave me that opportunity. forget about recent Mayo Clinic study found that people who engage in and During UCC rehearsals we are encouraged to “focus on the your pets. Charlotte stick with creative and social activities in midlife may main- music.” For three hours, we escape from stressors at work or Armour tain better brain function by the time they hit their mid-eighties than those who don’t.” The article concludes that participat- problems at home. This break from “real life” is a great stress- Family member ing in artistic and social endeavors can “help keep dementia reliever. Often I will leave rehearsal with my mood lifted and at bay.” ready to tackle the rest of the workweek. To me, this finding highlights how important it is to devel- People sometimes give up their hobbies when life gets too op hobbies even when you have a hectic lifestyle. I’ve found busy. If you want to develop a new hobby I would suggest I buy toilet that slowing down, even for short periods, helps improve my carefully thinking about your interests and considering your paper, milk, outlook on life. personal goals. Think about what you want to get out of your eggs, batter- When I graduated college in 2007, I only focused on work. hobby. For me, I wanted to meet more people in my commu- ies, gas for the I was happy, but I also felt like something was missing. I need- nity and become a better singer. Joining a chorus was a per- generator and ed a creative outlet that was separate from my job. In 2010 I fect fit. gas for the car. decided to join the Upper Chesapeake Chorus, a Sweet Ade- It should only take a little research to find a hobby that fits Then we are all lines International chorus that meets in Aberdeen. your needs. Talk to people in the community, read the newspa- set. Even though I was a little intimated by the commitment per and search the web to find out what is offered at your local level (three hours of rehearsal every Monday night, plus occa- library, community center or museum. Keep an open mind and Gloria Williams sional day-long coaching sessions on the weekends) I missed take a friend or family member with you who will encourage Military spouse studying music, and I missed singing with others. I had par- you to follow through with your plans. Stick with it. And 2016 ticipated in choirs throughout school, not because I had to, just might bring you new and fulfilling adventures. Good luck!

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STEM summer camp application period opens online February 1

CERDEC campers to become excited about the experiences in small groups, while Science and popular culture can be Registration for the 2016 Math and fields in which the APG community understanding the importance of the defined simply as the union of science Science Summer Camp, hosted by the works. Campers will learn about oppor- engineering process. and issues in popular media, such as Communications-Electronics Research, tunities and careers as well as gain Aug. 1 – 5: STEM is the FUTURE cinema, music, television, games and Development and Engineering Center, insight into STEM professions. Students entering 9th and 10th grades novels. Some of the most heart-pound- for rising fifth through 10th grade stu- Camp topics include: Renewable Energy and the efforts to ing moments in movie and television dents, opens Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. eastern July 25 – 29: Flight, Rocketry and make our world “clean” are a buzzing involve technology or scientific princi- time. Space – The Sky’s the Limit topic. Campers will use critical think- ples. Campers will work in small groups The CERDEC Educational Outreach Students entering 5th and 6th grades ing, problem solving, creativity and team using science and math to explore prac- Program hosts one-week sessions at the Campers will explore the science building to solve our renewable energy tical experiences. Harford Glen Environmental Center and history of flight and air craft challenge. Join us as we learn the meth- Seats are limited and filled on a in Bel Air, Maryland, leading students design. From the first attempts to get ods and processes used by engineers and first-come, first-served basis, with pri- through hands-on Science, Technology, off the ground to adventures in out- how you too can leverage these tactics in ority given to children of active-duty Engineering and Math, also known as er space, campers will experiment your own life. service members. To learn more, and STEM, in a fun-filled camp environment. with the four forces of flight as they Aug. 8 – 12: What’s Up?! Science and to register on Feb. 1, visit http://www. Program topics generally align with gain knowledge in aviation technolo- Engineering in Popular Culture cerdec.army.mil/student_programs/ CERDEC mission areas, encouraging gy. Campers will engage in hands on Students entering 7th and 8th grades math_and_science_summer_camp/.

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Created in 2002, National Mentoring Month focuses attention on the advantages of mentorship, as well as ways that individuals and communities can work together to assure positive outcomes for America’s youth. For more information, visit www.nationalmentoringmonth.org.

4.5 million Number of at-risk youth who will have a structured mentoring relationship while growing up. 59 Percentage of mentees who receive better grades than their non- mentored peers. 53 Percentage of mentored students who credit their mentors with improving their ability to avoid drugs. 40 Percentage of female students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) - related careers who reported having mentors who encouraged them. 32 Percentage of adults with full-time jobs who reported participating in a mentorship program during a national survey in 2005. 9 Average number of months most mentoring relationships last. At least 38 percent of mentors spend 12 months or more with their mentees.

By STACY SMITH, APG News Sources: www.mentoring.org; www.millionwomenmentors.org; www.childrenunitingnations. org; http://youth.gov

How are we doing? E-mail comments and suggestions for the APG News to [email protected] 4 APG News • January 28, 2016 Orientation welcomes newcomers to APG

Story and photos by STACY SMITH APG News Approximately 40 Soldiers, civilians and family members received a run- down of APG organizations and off-post service providers during the Newcom- er’s Orientation at the APG North (Aber- deen) recreation center Jan. 20. During the event, attendees chatted with vendors and heard presentations from installation service organizations. Hosted by Army Community Ser- vice (ACS), the quarterly event, which is mandatory for active-duty service members, provides newcomers the chance to meet face-to-face with service providers from the installation and local community. Organizers said they welcome the opportunity to increase awareness of the services available at APG. “We always like to make sure people realize that we cover a gamut of resources,” said Cindy Scott, Army Substance Abuse Program prevention coordinator. ACS Chief Jennifer Eichner said the event highlighted the importance of emergency management and disas- ter planning. Eichner thanked all participants and volunteers for coming out to Pedro Rodriguez, of the Garrison’s Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security, explains how listeners can welcome the newcomers. prepare for emergencies and the unexpected during the quarterly installation Newcomer’s Orientation at the APG North “I don’t know if it was fate that this (Aberdeen) recreation center Jan. 20. big storm is looming as we had it [the event], but we want to help people be Resource Program (SHARP) resource prepared through the winter months,” center, discussed ways the program con- Eichner said. nects victims to resources. Pedro Rodriguez, of the Directorate of “If you do find yourself in a situa- Plans, Training, Mobilization and Secu- tion where you need assistance for sex- rity, briefed the audience about emergen- ual harassment or sexual assault, or you cy preparedness. He cautioned them to know someone, or one of your depen- prepare for emergencies– natural, acci- dents needs assistance, don’t hesitate to dent or acts of terror, and he explained call us,” Shoultz said. the importance of making a plan and Shoultz encouraged listeners to locate building an emergency “go kit” that con- the SHARP representative within their tains essential supplies, documents and organization, but stressed that victims medications. can choose the representative they feel “During Hurricane Katrina, every- most comfortable with. thing got completely wiped out,” Rodri- “If you are a woman, you’d prefer to guez said. “A lot of people that had some have a woman, if you’re a Soldier and really bad medical conditions were suf- you’d rather talk to a green-suiter, if fering and they had no medicine and you’re a man and you feel much more nothing to help them.” comfortable coming to a man, we have Rodriguez also encouraged listeners lots of different victim advocates on to fully register on AtHoc, the installa- post, and you can pick,” she said. Army Community Service Chief Jennifer Eichner describes the services offered tion advance warning and notification For help or more information, vis- to Soldiers, families and civilians during the quarterly installation Newcomer’s system, via computer so they can stay it the SHARP resource center in Bldg. Orientation at the APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center Jan. 20. abreast of the latest emergency informa- 4305, second floor, room 225, or call the tion via email, phone and text. For more APG Sharp Hotline at 410-322-7154. ly arrived from Fort Jackson, South Car- services and summer camp, and spread information about emergency prepared- Other presentations included the ness, visit http://www.ready.gov. Army Substance Abuse Program; olina, Ginder said he and his family the word about on-post children’s activ- Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jef- Morale Welfare and Recreation; Kirk already feel like a part of the installation. ities. Womack said the Missoula Chil- frey Adams presented an overview of U.S. Army Health Clinic; Main Post “I liked the statement Sgt. Maj. dren’s Theater is coming to APG. the major commands and tenant orga- Chapel; the Office of the Staff Judge [Adams] made, and it’s accurate through- “We’re holding open auditions on nizations at APG and encouraged new- Advocate Client Services Division; out the offices, that it’s ‘Team APG’, all March 28, then we’ll do a performance comers to support on-post food vendors, Child, Youth and School Services; and working together and supporting each on April 1,” she said, adding that inter- while keeping in mind that many places Corvias Military Housing. other,” Ginder said. ested parents should call 410-278-4589 may close or modify their hours of oper- Attendees said the vendors and pre- At the CYSS table, School Liaison for more information. ation in the future. senters taught them a lot about what to Officer Stacie Umbarger engaged visitors Those who were unable to attend “The Army is downsizing, funding is expect at APG. in conversation along with Instruction- the orientation can stop by ACS in downsizing,” Adams said. “Everybody seems pretty happy to al Program Specialist Shirelle Womack Bldg. 2503, first floor, for a welcome Michcell Shoultz, a victim advocate be here,” said newly appointed Deputy of Morale Welfare and Recreation. They packet. For more information, call with the Sexual Harassment/Assault Chaplain Capt. Jonathan Ginder. Recent- answered inquiries concerning childcare 410-278-7572.

Saying thanks to the ‘unsung heroes’

As Maryland prepared for the first winter storm of the season, APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford, stopped by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Jan. 22 to thank the unsung heroes of the Team APG community: the DPW professionals and snow removal crews. “They deserve every accolade we can give them,” Crawford said. “They serve this community every day with quiet dedication and will once again be working vigorously this weekend to clear roads and ensure APG’s infrastructure services are operational. They are truly a part of what keeps APG Strong!”

Photo by Lauren Brennan, CECOM

Vanpoolers needed at APG!

APG Commuter Center There are several existing vanpools looking for riders as well as individuals looking to start vanpools for the following locations: Commuters only need to be willing to travel to the designated areas to ride the vanpool. For more information, contact the APG Commuter Center POC, Syreeta Gross, at 410-278-5491 or [email protected]. APG North (Aberdeen) to: APG South (Edgewood) to: ◊ Baltimore, MD (Canton-area) ◊ - Baltimore, MD ◊ Baltimore County, MD (near I-70 and 695) ◊ - Delaware ◊ Elkton, MD ◊ - Philadelphia, PA ◊ Philidelphia, PA January 28, 2016 • APG News 5 Cyber certificate open to APG scientists

Story and photo by KELLY WHITE degree in cyber through Johns Hopkins CERDEC University. In a continuing effort to better train Like the UMBC cohort, the Univer- U.S. Army engineers in all things cyber, sity of Delaware program will be a live the Army is offering a graduate-level cohort at the University Center, formally certificate in the Fundamentals of Cyber- the Northeastern Maryland Higher Edu- security starting Feb. 10. cation Applied Technology Center. The certificate is open to all APG CERDEC used the Educational Part- engineers and scientists in the cyber nership Agreement between the APG field, including contractors and military command group and the University Cen- personnel. The University of Delaware ter in soliciting and acquiring an appro- at the University priate provider. Center in Aber- Carrozzo deen, Maryland, hopes the live will offer the Our goal is to APG solicitation classes. promote cross- will provide the This is the cohort the abili- third initiative fertilization and ty for students to from the U.S. learn together and Army Commu- networking within share with others nications-Elec- in the APG cyber tronics Research, the APG cyber community. University of Delaware Professor Chase Cotton discusses coursework during the Development community as well as “Our goal is Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Information session. and Engineering to promote cross- security policies and methods to pro- environment. Center (CER- the technical aspect fertilization and vide confidentiality, integrity and avail- Advanced Cybersecurity (CY- DEC), in an networking with- ability as well as cryptography, auditing BER II) effort to define of learning. in the APG cyber and user security. Topics are reinforced This seminar course explores areas the cyber profes- community as with hands-on exercises run in a virtual in advanced computer and network secu- sional at APG. Victor Carrozzo well as the tech- machine environment. rity not covered in introductory cyber- CERDEC CERDEC Human Capital Cell specialist nical aspect of implemented the learning,” he said. System Hardening and Protec- security classes. The course provides program after The Funda- tion insight into realistic complex defensive identifying a workforce development mentals of Cybersecurity Certificate Practical treatment of the defen- and offensive cybersecurity topics such gap through an installation-wide needs provides advanced training through a sive techniques used to harden comput- as Denial-of-Service attacks, Domain survey, said Victor Carrozzo, CERDEC three-course sequence. er systems to make them less vulnerable Name System security, email spam, on- Human Capital Cell specialist. to cyber-attacks. Defect management, line authentication, phishing, cloud secu- Previous efforts include an under- Introduction to Cybersecurity configuration/hardening, account con- rity, malware and web security. graduate-level cyber certificate through (CYBER I) trol, logs/auditing, and risk assessment Contact CERDEC for more informa- the University of Maryland, Baltimore Introduction to computer and net- are covered and reinforced with hands- tion about CERDEC cyber education County and the promotion of a master’s work security covers the foundation on exercises run in a virtual machine initiatives. Winter is here Do you know where to go for winter weather updates? Like APG on Facebook: www.facebook.com/APGMd 6 APG News • January 28, 2016

MORE More events can be seen at www. MARK YOUR CALENDAR ONLINE TeamAPG.com For more information, or to register, Nov. 17 – APG North – Bldg. 3147, Rm ONGOING events&town halls contact Tiffany Grimes at 443-861-7901 or 205 – 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. [email protected]. Dec. 15 – APG South – MFRI North 2016 FIRE MARSHALL East Regional Training Center – 9 a.m. & 1 PROGRAM SCHEDULE SATURDAY JANUARY 30 THROUGH MAY p.m. For more information, contact Mike Slay- The APG Directorate of Emergency Ser- APG MWR JOB FAIR man at 410-306-0566. vices Fire Protection & Prevention Division will AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE host Fire Marshall classes the second Wednes- The APG Family and Morale, Welfare and CLASS TUESDAY APRIL 19 day of the month, unless otherwise noted. All Recreation will host a job fair at Ruggles Golf An American Sign Language Class will be classes will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and Course from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Through the held 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Tuesday, attendees will receive a certificate of comple- job fair, MWR hopes to fill both summer sea- Feb. 9 through May 3, in the conference room DENTAL CLINICS CLOSED tion at the end of the class. sonal and permanent positions. at Bldg. E4301 in APG South (Edgewood). The APG North (Aberdeen) and APG Upcoming class dates include: These positions include, but are not lim- The class is free and consists of basic to South (Edgewood) dental clinics will be Feb. 18 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 ited to: child & youth program assistants, advanced level sign language. The textbook, closed, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 29 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 recreation assistants, lifeguards, cooks, food “ABC, A Basic Course in American Sign Lan- For more information, contact Sgt. April 14 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 service workers, operations assistants, and guage,” is required and can be purchased on Tracy Glover at 410-804-6805 or email May 19 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 others. http://www.amazon.com. [email protected]. June 28 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 Interested applications may apply online To register, for directions, or more infor- July 14 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 by visiting usajobs.gov and using keyword: mation, contact instructors Randy Weber at Aug. 11 NAF, location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, THURSDAY APRIL 21 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 410-436-8546, [email protected] or Sept. 27 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 Maryland; at the APG NAF HR Office, or at Matt Rappaport at 410-436-4096, matthew. Oct. 13 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 the job fair. [email protected]. DENTAL CLINICS CLOSED Nov. 17 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 For more information and to pre-reg- The APG North (Aberdeen) and APG Dec. 15 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 ister for the job fair, email usarmy.apg. South (Edgewood) dental clinics will be THROUGH MID-2016 Dec. 20 – APG South, Bldg. 4403 [email protected] or call 410-279- closed, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Additional classes can be scheduled on a 0133/5126/5127. For more information, contact Sgt. case-by-case basis. For more information, con- ARMY WELLNESS CENTER Tracy Glover at 410-804-6805 or email RELOCATED tact Inspector Loren Brown at 410-278-1128. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11 [email protected]. As a result of ongoing renovations to BLACK HISTORY MONTH Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic, the APG Army ONGOING ONGOING OBSERVANCE Wellness Center has relocated to the trailers directly across from the main KUSAHC build- KUSAHC CLOSED FIRST 2016 FIRE EXTINGUISHER The 20th CBRNE Command invites Team ing, near the Veterinary Treatment Facility. TRAINING APG to participate in the installation’s Black For more information, contact the well- WEDNESDAY OF EVERY History Month Observance at the APG ness center at 410-306-1024. MONTH The APG Directorate of Emergency Ser- South (Edgewood) recreation center from vices Fire Protection & Prevention Division will Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic believes the 10:30 a.m. to noon. host fire extinguisher training classes on APG key to being the premier health and readi- THROUGH MID-2016 North (Aberdeen) and APG South (Edgewood) This year’s theme is “Hallowed Grounds: ness platform is a professionally-developed throughout 2016. Sites of African American Memory.” workforce, and reinvesting in employees is KUSAHC OCCUPATIONAL Two classes will be held each day from 10 an investment to their service to APG. HEALTH RELOCATED a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the fol- As such, KUSAHC will close the first THURSDAY MARCH 17 lowing dates and locations: As a result of ongoing renovations to Kirk Wednesday of every month for training pur- Feb. 25 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 U.S. Army Health Clinic, occupational health poses until further notice. ARMED SERVICES BLOOD March 17 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 services have relocated to the trailers direct- For more information, visit http://kusahc. PROGRAM BLOOD DRIVE April 14 ly across from the main KUSAHC building, narmc.amedd.army.mil/SitePages/Home. – APG South, Bldg. E4810 Donors – jack into the blood grid and near the Veterinary Treatment Facility. aspx or www.facebook.com/KUSAHC. May 19 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 infuse life. The Armed Services Blood Pro- For more information, contact occupa- June 23 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 gram will host a blood drive at the APG tional services at 410-278-1912/1913. July 14 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 North (Aberdeen) recreation center 9 a.m. to Aug. 17 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 1 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but donors are ONGOING Sept. 15 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 encouraged to make appointments online at &children Oct. 13 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 www.militarydonor.com. Use the sponsor family WEAR BLUE: RUN TO Nov. 17 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 code APGMD. Dec. 22 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 For more info, visit militaryblood.dod.mil. REMEMBER HARFORD COUNTY/APG SUNDAY JANUARY 31 For more information, contact Ernie Little at 410-306-0583 or [email protected]. A Harford County/APG-based Wear Blue: CORVIAS/NATIONAL MILITARY meetings&conferences Run to Remember community has been established, with ongoing meets the second FAMILY ASSOCIATION SPOUSE THROUGH MARCH 23 Saturday of every month 8:30 a.m. at the SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION THURSDAY JANUARY 28 Maryland and Pennsylvania Heritage Trail in DEADLINE 2016-2017 SENIOR SERVICE Fallston. Corvias Foundation, a private, charitable COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP RESTORATION ADVISORY Wear Blue: Run to Remember communi- foundation and the charitable arm of Corvias PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING ties run, jog and walk in honor of the nation’s Group, and Corvias Military Living have part- APPLICATIONS BOARD MEETING fallen, fighting and families. nered with the National Military Family Asso- The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Cen- The next Restoration Advisory Board Those interested in participating in the ciation to support scholarships in excess of ter is currently accepting applications for the meeting will be held at the Ramada Confer- run should meet at the Annie’s Playground $20,000 for military spouses seeking profes- 2016-17 SSCF program through March 23. ence Center in Edgewood starting at 7 p.m. – Pavilion at 864 Smith Lane, Fallston, Mary- sional funds including licensure and certifica- The SSCF Program is a 10-month education- For more information, contact Karen Jobes land. Pets are allowed, but park rules do not tion. al opportunity conducted under the auspices at 410-436-4429 or email karen.w.jobes.civ@ allow retractable leashes. Due to frequent moves, the spouse schol- of the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) mail.mil. All ability levels are welcome. Participants arships are intended to support licensing or at Huntsville, Alabama, Warren, Michigan and are strongly encouraged to wear blue. registration in a new state or the ability to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. ONGOING Upcoming dates include: progress in a career with an additional techni- The SSCF program prepares government Feb. 13 cal certification. civilians at the GS-14/15 levels or equivalent To confirm eligibility and apply for a schol- BIBLE STUDY CLASS For more information, contact Robin for senior leadership roles by provides train- Bruns at 910-987-6764 or brunsrd@yahoo. arship, visit www.militaryfamily.org/spouses- ing in leadership and acquisition. Program The Religious Services Office hosts a new com. scholarships/professional-funds-partners.html. components include completion of DAU’s Pro- Soldier and Family Christian Fellowship Bible Applications are due by Jan. 31. gram Management Course (PMT 401), cours- Study Class 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., every ONGOING es in leadership, applications of acquisition to Tuesday at the APG North (Aberdeen) chapel. national defense issues, research in acquisition Free childcare is included. The class focus- miscellaneous topics, mentoring, and a distinguished speak- es on biblical fellowship and outreach and VETERINARY TREATMENT er program. encouragement through prayer and is open FACILITY NEW HOURS For complete program information and to the entire APG community. For more infor- Based on customer demand, the APG ONGOING application requirements, please visit: http:// mation, call 410-278-4333. Veterinary Treatment facility will have new asc.army.mil/web/career-development/pro- hours starting in January. FREE INCOME TAX PREP grams/defense-acquisition-university-senior- The VTF will be open and accept appoint- service-college/ health&resiliency ments Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, For APG specific program information, p.m. Client Services Division offers free income please visit: http://www.dau.mil/sscf/Pages/ Should demand increase, the clinic will tax preparation for eligible patrons, includ- apg.aspx. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18 reevaluate days and hours of operation. ing active-duty service members, retirees and For more information about the program, The clinic is open to all service members, their family members. please contact Jim Oman at james.oman@dau. HEALTHY HEART INFO SESSION retirees, and their families. The OSJA, CSD is located in Bldg. 4305, mil or 410-272-9470. The C4ISR Wellness Committee will host To schedule an appointment, call 410- Room 317. Its hours of operation are Monday a Healthy Heart Informational Session from 278-4604. – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ONGOING 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Myer Audito- For more information, or to schedule an rium on APG North (Aberdeen). During the ONGOING appointment, call 410-278-1583. FIREWOOD AVAILABLE FOR session, the speaker will discuss how choos- SALE ing the right foods, activities, and lifestyles 2016 CPR & AED TRAINING ONGOING can keep your heart and the rest of your Firewood is available at a cost of $20 per body healthy. There will also be a 10-15 min- CLASS SCHEDULE level standard 8-foot pick-up truck, $15 per ute Zumba class. The APG Directorate of Emergency Ser- ROAD CLOSURE ON APG level standard 6-foot pick-up truck, and $5 per The session is open to civilians, contrac- vices has announced the CPR/AED class NORTH FOR MORNING PT car trunk load. Permits to buy wood are good for ten days, or until an order is filled, which- tors, and service members. schedule for 2016. Classes are open to the Bel Air Street, at the intersections of ever comes first. Permits will be issued 8 a.m. VTC will be available for employees who entire APG community. Susquehanna Avenue and Raritan Avenue, will to 3 p.m. on a first-come-first-served basis at are not stationed at APG. If your organiza- All APG North (Aberdeen) classes will be close 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, APG South (Edgewood) in Bldg. E4630, Mon- tion will need a VTC dial in number and code, held at Bldg. 3147. All APG South (Edge- for physical fitness training. Barriers will be day through Thursday. For more informa- please contact the G1. For sign language wood) classes will be held at the Mary- placed at these intersections approximately interpreters and other disability-related land Fire and Rescue Institute’s North East tion, contact Scott English at 410-436-9804 or 5:50 a.m. and removed 8 a.m. by military per- Kathy Thisse at 410-436-8789. accommodations, please contact the CECOM Regional Training Center, located near the sonnel. This small road closure is to support Edgewood (Wise Road) gate. EEO Office at 443-861-4355 by Feb. 11. military personnel who conduct physical train- Feb. 18 For more information, contact Tiffany – APG South – MFRI North ing along the outside trail on Fanshaw Field. Grimes at 443-861-7901 or tiffany.l.grimes. East Regional Training Center – 9 a.m. & 1 For more information, contact APG Gar- [email protected]. p.m. rison HHC 1st Sgt. Jermaine A. Allen at 410- March 17 – APG North – Bldg. 3147, 278-9819. Rm 205 – 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 25 April 21– APG South – MFRI North If you see East Regional Training Center – 9 a.m. & 1 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2 p.m. PREGNANCY INFO SESSION May 19 – APG North – Bldg. 3147, Rm ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE it, report it The C4ISR Wellness Committee will host 205 – 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. SURVEY Aggressive driving has no place a Pregnancy Informational Session in Bldg. June 16 – APG South – MFRI North at APG call 410-306-0550 6002, 3rd floor, room 114 (CERDEC Confer- East Regional Training Center – 9 a.m. & 1 Dear Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) ence Room) from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. p.m. Community Member, You are a valued mem- The session will be an overview of preg- July 21 – APG North – Bldg. 3147, Rm ber of the Army Family, supporting an impor- nancy, giving information and tips on differ- 205 – 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. tant mission at APG. ent stages, actual child birth, breast feeding, Aug. 18 – APG South – MFRI North The Family and Morale, Welfare & Recre- and post-partum depression. Any mothers East Regional Training Center – 9 a.m. & 1 ation Directorate’s (FMWR) Army Community wishing to sign up for the CECOM Headquar- p.m. Service (ACS) is evaluating how well we sup- ters Nursing Mothers’ Room should contact Sept. 22 – APG North – Bldg. 3147, port your quality of life through programs and the G1 POC for more information. Rm 205 – 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. services. The session is open to civilians, contrac- Oct. 20 – APG South – MFRI North Contact 410-278-2500/7572 for assistance. tors and service members. All non-C4ISR East Regional Training Center – 9 a.m. & 1 To take the survey, visit www.armymwr. employees must register by Feb. 18. p.m. com/ACS-survey. Making your vote count inJanuary 28,2016 2016 • APG News 7

DHR Voting Assistance Program seeks to increase absentee voting awareness, voter registration

By RACHEL PONDER APG News Primary elections are fast approach- ing and the APG Voting Assistance Office is here to help. provides PDF-fillable forms and online Installation Voting Assistance Offi- assistants that guide users through com- cer Larry Tyson, with the Directorate of pleting the form. Tyson said by law, states are required Human Resources, said the Federal Vot- to send an absentee ballot 45 days ing Assistance Program (FVAP) ensures before an election to Soldiers, fami- that Soldiers, their eligible family mem- ly members and goverment civilians bers and government civilians work- working overseas who are registered ing overseas have the resources to vote and have requested a ballot. Primary from anywhere in the world. elections dates vary by state. For more Tyson said the office will provide information, visit www.fvap.gov. assistance to anyone who comes into “The Soldier must request the ballot the office. within enough time to get it processed,” “One of our phrases is, ‘send your he said. “Now would be the opportune vote home,’” he said. “Wee know that time for them to put in their absentee the average Soldier is not stationed ballot request or their Federal Post Card where they live, so they can’t walk to Application.” the polls. So we are trying to make sure Tyson said he hopes more eligi- that the Soldier’s vote is not forgotten.” ble voters exercise their right to vote. Tyson said that those who visit the This year the APG Voting Assistance Courtesy graphics. office will receive a Federal Post Card Office aims to increase voting registra- Application (FPCA), postage paid form tion, awareness and improve communi- The Hatch Act advanced based on merit and not politi- which allows eligible U.S. citizens to cation with election officials at voting Tyson said the APG community cal affiliation.” apply to register to vote, request an precincts. should remember the Hatch Act, which Under the Hatch Act, Soldiers are absentee ballot or update their con- “The Army is trying to dispel this restricts the political activity of some not allowed to participate in campaign tact information with their local elec- rumor to Soldiers that ‘my vote don’t government employees. Under this activities in uniform. tion office. FPCA forms are also found count,’” he said. “If they take the time act, Tyson said, government workplac- “They can participate as a private online at www.fvap.gov. to look and read the facts they will real- civilian,” he said. “But they can’t go out es should remain “politically neutral.” According to the FVAP website, Sol- ize their vote does count.” and participate in uniform because that “Individuals are not to have cam- diers are encouraged to submit a new In addition to the Voting Assistance gives the indication that the U.S. Army FPCA to their local election office Office, each unit has Voting Assistance paign signs in the office,” he said. is supporting a particular candidate.” every year and each time they move. Officers (VAOs), who ensure that all According to the Office of Spe- The APG Voting Assistance Office The Federal Write-In Absentee Bal- absentee voting materials are ordered cial Council the purpose of the Hatch is located in Bldg. 4305, room 151. lot (FWAB) serves as a back-up ballot if from their unit from the Army Pub- Act is to “ensure that federal programs Appointments are preferred, but walk- the voter doesn’t receive the requested lishing Directorate. The APG Voting are administered in a nonpartisan fash- ins are welcome. For more informa- absentee ballot in time. The FWAB can Assistance Office provides training for ion, to protect federal employees from tion, visit the office; call 410-3062302, be requested at the APG Voting Assis- all unit VAOs. Mandatory training for political coercion in the workplace, and or email usarmy.apg.imcom.mbx.vote- tance Office or at www.fvap.gov, which these individuals is Feb. 17. to ensure that federal employees are [email protected]. New Year brings increase in commuter benefits By SYREETA GROSS an option for commuters traveling to APG Commuter Center APG North (Aberdeen), when used in On Jan. 1, the maximum mass trans- conjunction with an existing connect- portation commuter benefit increased ing vanpool. from $130 to $255 per month. Com- The Commuter Center also has muters are eligible for the pre-tax ben- MTBP information as well as Guar- efit if they commute to work using a account. If the benefit is not offered, anteed Ride Home information, a free vanpool, train, or bus (at least 50 per- then contractors can request it through program which helps people not using cent of the time) and are active-duty their company’s human resources single-occupancy commuting get home military or Department of Army civil- department. if they have an emergency or have to ians, including non-appropriated funds In 2013, APG welcomed the APG work late. (NAF) employees. Commuter Center to assist employees The Commuter Center is located in Commuter benefits are processed with finding alternative transportation building 3326, the APG North Rec- through the Army Mass Transporta- anticipated method of travel and asso- to work. APG currently has approxi- reation Center and is staffed Tuesday tion Benefit program (MTBP). To ciated cost). If offered, federal con- mately 30 vanpools commuting from through Thursday, 11am to 1pm. For enroll in the program, interested par- tractors can receive the benefit through as far north as New Jersey to as far additional assistance outside of staffed ticipants must complete an application their employer, similar to a medical south as northern Virginia. hours, call 410-278-5491 or email at describing his or her commute (i.e. or dependent care flexible spending The MARC commuter train is also [email protected]. Harford County uses snow plow tracker during storms Plow Tracker works on a computer, Residents can smartphone, or tablet device, showing where on the county map the plows track location of have been, and more importantly, where they are now. The color-cod- county snow plows ed map updates information every 15 minutes. via computer, To access the service, go to the Harford County government website smartphone or tablet www.harfordcountymd.gov. If the service is active, the blue and green Harford County snow plow icon with the motto “Work- When snow and ice hit hard, Har- ing Till the Plows Come Home!” with ford County plows hit back, clear- falling snow will appear on the county’s website. It can also be found by ing county roads to help our citizens Courtesy graphics get rolling. Now, the public can track clicking “Snow Plow Tracker” under The Harford County Snow Plow Tracker works on a computer, smartphone or plows in major storms with the snow the site’s “Useful Links” bar. tablet. Visit www.harfordcountymd.gov and look for the icon on the upper right plow tracking service developed by The Harford County Snow Plow corner. When the service is activated before, during or after a winter storm, the Harford County government. Tracker was developed in-house icon will feature falling snow, like the image on the right. “I am pleased to offer this ser- based on GPS technology used to vice for folks to see where our coun- track county trucks. The service does the service map and a tutorial video, Stay safe in winter weather. Access ty plows are hard at work,” said Barry not track plows on state or municipal or go directly to the Website http:// more information about snow removal Glassman, Harford County executive. roadways, which are not maintained apps.harfordcountymd.gov/Snow- and snow events on the county website Activated only during major weath- by county plows. PlowTracker and be prepared for the http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/ er events, the Harford County Snow Click the icon anytime to access next big storm. alerts/SnowRemoval.cfm.

Visit us online at AAPGPG NNEWSEWS www.TeamAPG.com/APGNews 8 APG News • January 28, 2016 ALL THINGS MARYLAND Baltimore Museum of Art Exploring art from 5th-century to contemporary works

Photo and Story by RACHEL PONDER APG News Explore the works of notable artists like Matisse, van Gough, Picasso and Monet at the Baltimore Museum of Art, located in Baltimore’s Charles Village neighborhood. BMA’s diverse collection of art rang- es from 5th-century Antioch mosaics to contemporary artwork, including the largest holding of works by Henri Matisse in the world. Originally founded in 1914 with a single painting, BMA is now home to 95,000 works of art. Sarah Pedroni, a BMA communications coordinator, said that more than 200,000 people visited the museum last year. “There is so much to see and new exhibitions open every few months,” she said, noting that admission to the museum is free. “With no admission fee visitors may come back again and again. No need to rush through their experience.” The Baltimore Museum According to the BMA website, the of Art is home to an inter- “crown jewel” of the museum is The nationally renowned collec- Cone Collection of modern art. Col- tion of 19th-century, modern, lected by Baltimore sisters Claribel and contemporary art. and Etta Cone from the early-to-mid “The Three Rings” by Henry Moore, created in 1996, is part of the BMA 20th century, this exhibit features work Contemporary Art collection. from Matisse, Vincent van Gogh, Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, Paul Gauguin and Paul Cézanne. Another popular exhibit, especially during warmer months, is the out- door sculpture garden which includes 34 modern and contemporary sculptures. In 2015, the museum finished a $28 million renovation project that expand- ed the African art gallery to more than three times its former size. According to the BMA website, the museum “has one of the earliest and most important collections of African art on the East Coast.” The African art gallery features more than 2,000 objects that span from ancient Egypt to contemporary Zimbabwe, and includes headdresses, jewelry, masks, figures, ceremonial weapons and pottery. The Asian art gallery has also dou- bled in size, and features more than 1,000 works from China, Japan, India, Tibet, Southeast Asia, and the Near East. Ceramics, furniture, paintings and bronze and jade are some of the objects found in this collection. Another highlight is the new “Patri- cia and Mark Joseph Education Cen- ter,” a $4.5 million, 5,500 square-foot center that “connects visitors with art, creativity and community.” The cen- (Above, left) A bust of Charles Carroll Harper, created by Thomas Crawford in 1838, is part of BMA’s American Art collec- ter includes a studio for hands-on art tion. Harper was the grandson of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a Maryland signer of the Declaration of Independence. projects, an orientation foyer, a docent room and a thematic exhibition gal- (Above, right) “Ballet Dancer Seated on a Stool,” by Henri Matisse in 1927, is part of BMA’s Cone Collection. BMA has lery, where the inaugural exhibition, the largest holding of works by Matisse in the world “Imagining Home,” features more than 30 pieces of artwork from the BMA collection, displayed in a space that hosts special events and public tours. Its Every Sunday, the museum hosts Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. explores the universal theme of home. next event, “Art After Hours,” featuring “Free Family Sundays,” free art activi- to 5 p.m.; Saturday through Sunday, The exhibit will be on display through live music, food, drinks and activities ties for the whole family. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more informa- August 2018. inspired by its collections, will be held 7 The BMA is located at 10 Art Muse- tion, visit https://artbma.org/, or call Throughout the year the museum to 10 p.m., Friday, June 15. um Drive. Hours of the operation are 443-573-1700. Soldiers test robotics on ‘battlefield’

Story and photo by their ability to evacuate a casualty out STAFF SGT. TRAMEL S GARRETT of harm’s way during a simulation. 25th Infantry Division “When you’re carrying a casualty Picture a hot summer day in Afghan- with a Skedco [plastic sled], two guys istan, and a company of 25th Infantry are out of the fight. Having a robot we Division Soldiers preparing to move will have an effective fire team in the to a new area of operation. Instead of fight,” said Sgt. Michael Murphy, 1st using their legs and backs, these Sol- Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment. diers are fortunate enough to have “This would be extremely help- a small robot to help them on the ful on the battlefield. The number one battlefield. thing would be fire superiority and not It could provide intelligence, sur- sustaining any additional casualties,” veillance and reconnaissance without Murphy added. putting Soldiers in harm’s way. Tech- Freedom of maneuver is also a goal nology like this can be the future of the of this technology. This idea involves battlefield and 25th Infantry Division equipment taken out of a rucksack and Soldiers are testing this theory. mounted on a robot with the ability to “This training event has been an move through a jungle environment. exercise to address the basis of issue “We have to give Soldier and Army for Soldier multi-use equipment trans- leadership a level of comfort when port robots in the Pacific region,” said using autonomous technology. This is Joseph Alexander, Tank Automotive the simple form of this technology. We Research, Development and Engineer are hoping to gradually increase that Center, or TARDEC, representative. capability, as Soldiers become more Working with the Tropic Light- comfortable when using robots,” said ning Soldiers first hand is how Army Drew Downing, RDECOM science research labs could extend the reach U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command personnel and advisor to U.S. Army Pacific. and capability of a platoon or company. 25th Infantry Division Soldiers test the buoyancy of a robot at the East Range Working hand-in-hand with Sol- “Robotics has a very important Training Facility in Hawaii. diers and using tactics, techniques place in the future of modern warfare. and procedures is the formula used to We want to keep the Soldiers out of understand how Soldiers will use the harm’s way, especially when it comes According to a U.S. Army Research, ble of assessing chemical, biological, technology in the future. to mundane activities, and a machine Development and Engineering Com- radiological, nuclear, explosives, or “Soldiers are very creative or inno- with intelligence or operated with a mand (RDECOM), article, U.S. Army CBRNE, threats from a safe distance. vative, and they will find ways to use it, man in the loop may keep them safe,” science and technology advisors initi- Additionally, the robots caught the but we help them find that out in a con- Alexander said. ated this project to field robots capa- eye of a group of combat medics with trolled environment,” Downing said. January 28, 2016 • APG News 9 Mentorship benefits civilian workforce

By STACY SMITH the course of your career, and that you APG News need to build your own personal “coach- January is National Mentoring Month, ing staff.” Take responsibility for the rela- an annual campaign that promotes youth tionship. mentoring in the United States. Although If you want to have a mentor, mentorship is crucial for children and be a mentor to others. Cultivate aware- young people, it can also benefit adults, ness of what you have to give back in a especially those learning a skill, entering mentoring relationship. Maintain confidentiality. a new career, or simply seeking to con- Your nect with a like-minded leader in their mentoring relationship is a personal one. chosen field. You need to establish with your mentor The Army recognizes the bene- the degree to which this advice is kept fits mentorship provides, seeing it as a confidential. Express appreciation. key component to a ready and resilient Let your workforce, so mentorship programs are mentor know when he or she has helped cropping up in command organizations you, and express appreciation for this throughout the installation. guidance. “We should be starting a garrison Changing the course of a mentoring program within the next six career months,” said Jill Brodbeck, a manage- Pesce-Rodriguez credits her relation- ment analyst in the Garrison Workforce ship with mentors for helping her plot Development Office. Photo by Courtney White, ATEC Army Test and Evaluation Command Mentor Paul Treat, left, talks with mentee the course of her career. Brodbeck said the program will be “I can name about five people who modeled after the large-scale IMCOM Tavon Hanna, right, during an ATEC speed mentoring event in 2015. ATEC is one of several organizations at APG that offers mentorship opportunities for its workforce. changed the course of my life, and one mentorship program, but will target a of them is [Dr. Brad Forch],” she said. broader range of Department of Defense “He’s my mentor. I can’t count how (DOD) civilian employees, those who allotted times. bank.org) the largest and most famous many times he’s helped me.” have roughly seven to 13 years of gov- “This is a start-up program, but I developmental bank in the world, rec- Dr. Brad Forch, ARL senior research ernment service at APG. She added that want to make it as fun and as exciting ommends the following tips for mentees scientist, has informally mentored mentors and their mentees do not neces- as possible,” she said, adding that each to keep in mind throughout a mentorship Pesce-Rodriguez and dozens of other sarily have to be in the same career pro- pair sets the priorities for their relation- program: colleagues over the span of his 30-year gram to become a mentorship pair. ship based on the mentee’s profession- 1. Take the initiative. Ask your men- career. Forch said mentoring can be as “If a manpower specialist was inter- al needs. tor a question, let him or her know your simple as meeting a few times a year ested in being mentored by somebody “When a mentee comes in[to] the pro- educational and professional interests to discuss a person’s five-year plan, or in operations, we’d say ‘Who is cur- gram, they have to set their goals, what and objectives, and ask about his/her helping someone do their job just a lit- rently in operations who’s a high-grade they want out of the program,” McKin- own experiences. tle better. employee in a leadership position that ney said. 2. Communicate your goals. Tell “If you mentor somebody, what’s the would be willing to match up with this Senior Research Scientist Rose Pesce- your mentor how he or she can be most real definition? You don’t want anything person,’” she said. Rodriguez of the U.S. Army Research helpful to you. Identify your needs and in return. You just do it because you Brodbeck added that the program is Laboratory agreed. Pesce-Rodriguez has communicate them as clearly as possible. want to,” Forch said. looking for mentors who can “provide been an informal mentor and mentee 3. Be receptive. Be willing to learn Pesce-Rodriguez said she is thankful a wealth of knowledge, not just within within the organization and she said she new things, obtain another perspective for people like Forch who volunteer their their leadership role but in how they’ve believes a mentee should take initiative and be responsive to suggestions and time and effort as mentors. progressed personally and professionally when pursuing a mentor. constructive criticism. “Sometimes you can get buried under throughout their careers.” “It really falls on the protégé; that 4. Follow through on commitments. the administration, but to know that Diversity Coordinator Rulesha McK- they should pursue the mentor and not A mentor is usually volunteering to share there’s someone out there who will inney of the U.S. Army Materiel Systems waste their time and try to make it count, their knowledge and experience. Make advise you, advocate for you, and get Analysis Activity (AMSAA) echoed this because usually the good ones (mentors) their time worth the effort. you involved in things; that kind of thing desire for qualified mentors who can bring are kind of busy,” she said. The Oregon Health and Science Uni- helps a lot,” she said. their experience and skills to the table. www.ohsu.edu Beneﬁ ts of a mentorship versity ( ) offers addition- For more information about the Gar- “An effective mentor is someone who al tips: rison mentorship program, contact Jill program is supportive and helpful to the mentee Evauluate feedback and advice. Brodbeck at 410-278-9917. To inquire without taking over his or her career,” The Office of Personnel Management You don’t need to do everything your about a mentorship program within your she said. “A mentor should be able to defines mentoring as “a formal or infor- mentor says. Act on advice that fits for own organization or command, contact explain how the organization is struc- mal relationship between two people: a you. your local human resources represen- tured [and] should be respected as an senior mentor (usually outside the pro- Have realistic expectations. Real- tative. For information about Nation- experienced and successful person in the tégé’s chain of supervision) and a junior ize that a single mentor relationship will al Mentoring Month, visit http://www. organization.” protégé.” probably not satisfy all your needs over nationalmentoringmonth.org/. McKinney is the coordinator of Mentoring can be an important influ- AMSAA’s newly-organized civilian ence in professional development in employee mentorship program which both the public and private sector. OPM kicks off Feb. 2 with a lunch time meet highlights that mentoring can increase and greet for interested employees. She employee performance, retention, com- said there was a grassroots demand for mitment to the organization, and knowl- some kind of mentorship program with- edge sharing, in the organization. OPM states that organizations and “They had a climate survey, and the agencies implement formal mentoring employees here at AMSAA decided that programs to: they wanted a mentorship program,” she Help new employees settle into the said. “I’m reaching out to employees, agency [and] talking to them about what I fore- Create a knowledge-sharing see the program being about.” environment McKinney said she sees the mentor- Develop mission-critical skills ship program including at least four for- Accelerate one’s career mal mentor-mentee sessions per year, Improve retention but stressed that pairs can meet as little Mentor & mentee tips or as much as they’d like outside of these In addition, World Bank (www.world- 10 APG News • January 28, 2016 MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION

Learn more about APG MWR activities and services by going online at www.apgmwr.com.

Upcoming Activities

SAVE THE DATE AND SPRING BAZAAR For more information, email Shirelle APG, MD. The Family and Morale, Welfare MARCH 9 Womack at [email protected]. & Recreation Directorate’s (FMWR) Army MWR JOB FAIR Commu-nity Service (ACS) is evaluating JAN. 30 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; APG North (Aberdeen) how well we support your quality of life recreation center ballroom MISSOULA CHILDREN’S The APG Family and Morale, Welfare through programs and services. All mili- The Annual Travel Fair is the perfect and Recreation will host a job fair at Rug- THEATRE: “PETER tary community members on and around forum to find out new and interesting des- the APG installation are invited to partici- gles Golf Course from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tinations to explore. There will be ven- AND WENDY” OPEN pate in the upcoming ACS Needs Assess- Through the job fair, MWR hopes to fill dor displays and give-a-ways with lots of ment Survey to gauge the needs of our both summer seasonal and permanent AUDITIONS information to gather on many travel des- MARCH 28 community. positions. tinations and attractions in the northeast 3 to 5 p.m.; APG North (Aberdeen) Visit www.armymwr.com/ACS-survey to These positions include, but are not lim- region. Take a stroll through the bazaar Youth Center complete the survey by Feb. 2. For more ited to: child & youth program assistants, area and maybe find a special gift for your- SKIESUnlimited will host a week-long information, call 410-278-2500/7572. recreation assistants, lifeguards, cooks, self or an Easter present. tour residency with the Missoula Children’s food service workers, operations assis- For more information visit MWR Leisure Theatre present”Peter and Wendy.” Give tants, and others. Travel Services at AA Recreation Center, APPLYING FOR FEDERAL your children the opportunity to shine! The Interested applications may apply BLDG 3326. For questions call 410-278- week-long camp culminates in a public per- EMPLOYMENT online by visiting usajobs.gov and using 4011/4907 or email usarmy.apg.imcom.list. formance, starring local children, complete keyword: NAF, location: Aberdeen Prov- [email protected] WORKSHOP ing Ground, Maryland; at the APG NAF HR with professionally designed scenery and FEB. 24 Office, or at the job fair. costumes. Auditions are open to youth ages kin- ACS will host an “Applying for Feder- For more information and to pre-reg- CLUE - A WHODUNIT dergarten through 12th grade and no al Employment Workshop” at Bldg. 2503 ister for the job fair, email usarmy.apg. MURDER MYSTERY & preparation is needed. Assistant directors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will learn [email protected] or call 410-279- DINNER THEATER will also be cast to assist with the technical the 10 steps to federal employment. 0133/5126/5127. APRIL 28 aspects of the production. Online registration is required, and the class is limited to 25 attendees. APG North (Aberdeen) recreation cen- The “Peter and Wendy” workshop/ LEISURE & TRAVEL camp will run March 28 to April 1, and the For more information about how to reg- ter ballroom. Admission: $10 Active Duty ister, call 410-278-9669. DISNEY ON ICE $15 Civilians (Not for children - contains children’s performance will be April 2 at adult language) 1:30 & 3 p.m. For more information, con- “TREASURE TROVE” Doors Open at 5:30 p.m., with a cash tact SKIES at 410-278-4589 HOW TO START YOUR DISCOUNT TICKETS bar. Dinner Buffet begins at 6 p.m. Show SMALL BUSINESS FEB. 5-7 Starts at 7 p.m. and will last approximately MONTH OF THE MARCH 23 two hours. To register or for more informa- Get ready for a real ice skating spectac- tion visit MWR Leisure Travel Services at MILITARY CHILD 2K Army Community Service will host a ular with a huge cast of Disney stars! Join AA Recreation Center, Bldg. 3326. free “How to Start Your Small Business” favorites like Snow White, Peter Pan, and COLOR FAMILY FUN RUN For questions call 410-278-4011/4907 APRIL 23 seminar at Bldg. 2503 from 11:30 a.m. to Aladdin and welcome new additions like or email usarmy.apg.imcom.list.apgr-usag- 1 p.m. APG MWR will host a free 2K Color Giselle from Enchanted, Tiana from The mwr-leisuretravel. The orientation program provides a Princess and the Frog, and Rapunzel from Family Fun Run starting at 10 a.m. Rain brief overview of the ways to smart-start a Tangled. date will be Saturday, April 30. More business and the skills and duties of a suc- Friday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. CHILD & YOUTH details to follow. cessful entrepreneur. The session is open Saturday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. SERVICES to Team APG personnel and the public. & 6:30 p.m. BEFORE & AFTER To reserve a seat, contact Marilyn How- FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT ard at 410-278-9669/7572. Sunday, Feb. 7 at 12 p.m. & 4 p.m. SCHOOL CHILD CARE Shows are at the Royal Farms Arena in FEATURES ‘HOTEL Baltimore. Tickets cost $20 per person. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS To purchase tickets visit MWR Leisure TRANSYLVANIA 2’ Participants must be registered with Travel Services at the AA Recreation Cen- JAN. 29 the CYSS Parent Central Office. Fees are ter, BLDG 3326. For questions call 410-278- APG MWR will host a family movie night based on total family income. Fees waived 4011/4907 or email usarmy.apg.imcom.list. and youth make-and-take night featuring for all middle school students’ afternoon [email protected]. the movie “Hotel Transylvania” at the APG care. South (Edgewood) recreation center start- For more information, contact the Par- ing at 6 p.m. Admission is free for movie ent Central Office at 410-278-7571. MONSTER JAM and activity. Attendees are welcome to DISCOUNT TICKETS bring their own food. SPORTS & FEB. 26-28 For more information, call 410-278- 4011/4907. RECREATION MWR Leisure Travel has discount tickets to Monster Jam at the Royal Farms Arena SUTHERLAND GRILLE in Baltimore. ‘LET’S COOK’ YOUTH CLOSES FOR SEASON Show dates are: COOKING CLASSES THROUGH APRIL 4, 2016 Friday, Feb. 26 at 7:30p.m. FEB. 27 The Sutherland Grille at Ruggles Golf Saturday, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m.* and 7:30 MARCH. 26 Course is closed for lunch service for the p.m. winter season and reopens April 4. Dur- Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m.* International cooking class will teach ing this time, the grille will be available for *Pit Party 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (event children different skills to prepare foods meetings and special events. ticket along with Pit Pass required for from different places around the world. For more information and the special entry.) Customer Fees: Ages 2+: $18 Pit The children will learn about sanitation and event menu, call 410-278-4794. Learn more about Pass: $10.50 kitchen safety. They will also be taught dif- APG MWR activities and ferent recipes that require little help from To purchase tickets visit MWR Leisure ARMY COMMUNITY services by Travel Services at the AA Recreation Cen- their parents. Children will learn to cook ter, Bldg 3326. For questions call 410-278- up to three dishes including a main dish SERVICE going online at 4011/4907 or email usarmy.APG.imcom. and a dessert. ACS SURVEY www.apgmwr.com [email protected]. Classes are held one Saturday each month. Registration is required along with THROUGH FEB. 2 and downloading a $17 supply fee. Children must be 7-years- You are a valued member of the Army the FMWR Directory. APG 2015 TRAVEL FAIR old or older. Family, supporting an important mission at Army Fee Assistance programJanuary 28, for 2016 • APG News 11 child care moving back to contractor

By J.D. LEIPOLD Army News Service A program that helps Soldiers with off-post child care expenses will begin transitioning from the Government Ser- vices Administration, or GSA, to a contractor, Feb. 22. The Army Fee Assistance program helps Soldiers with the cost of off- post child care when on-post care is unavailable. The transition to the contractor, Child Care Aware of America, or CCAoA, will take place over about eight months. GSA will continue to manage Army Family accounts until the transfer to the contractor is complete in October, said Stephanie Hoehne, director of the Army’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation activity, which oversees the Army Fee Assistance, or AFA, program. The program had been under the administration of CCAoA from 2004 until 2014, when it was transferred to GSA. However, under GSA, a backlog of 25,900 items accrued and multiple IT security breaches potentially exposed information from 8,000 Families. There was no indication by the Army of dissatisfaction with the services provided by CCAoA, which continues to service the fee assistance programs for the Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force. Hoehne said the Army made the decision to move the program to GSA through an interagency agreement which hoped to Photo by Kevin Stabinsky save the Army $4 million by eliminating In this file photo, children at Fort McPherson, Georgia, take part in a children’s parade. Over the next eight months, the a contract during the 2013 sequestration. Army will transition its fee assistance program for off-post child care from the Government Services Administration to The decision was a good one at the contractor Child Care Aware of America. time, Hoehne said, but the problem was in the execution and oversight of the transfer and ensuring GSA was pre- to restore AFA to an effective and effi- would be monitored and success would Hoehne said. “There will be an email pared to take on the full volume of work, cient program.” be validated before moving on to the link embedded in each communication which ultimately did not save money. She said that in October, the Army next phase. She noted the timeline could for Families to contact the Army directly Following testimony in September informed families that GSA had paid the be shortened if no problems are encoun- with any questions or concerns.” before the same committee, GSA and the backlogged provider invoices and those tered in each phase, but, “We were delib- CCAoA Executive Director Lynette Army started taking major steps in recti- families who had paid the subsidy por- erately conservative in planning because Fraga addressed the committee’s con- fying the problems faced by Army fami- tion of their child care fees to the pro- care of the families is the priority driv- cerns on the breach of Family person- lies under the GSA administration. vider upfront should expect providers to ing this effort. al information that happened at GSA These improvements included reduc- credit their accounts. Hoehne noted that “Families will receive email noti- explaining that the first steps being tak- tions of eliminations in long-term back- families were encouraged to contact the fication with full details seven to 14 en were to screen and conduct back- logs in every major category and a Army if reconciliations were not made in days before their account is processed ground checks of all staff. She said transition away from GSA administra- a timely manner. and moved to CCAoA,” she told the CCAoA would also ensure access to the tion back to the contractor. Hoehne said the transition will consist committee. data system is limited to only high-lev- “Since September, we have elimi- of seven geographically defined phas- To facilitate consistent and effective el managers. nated the backlog of unpaid invoices… es and that all families residing within communication with families, the Army, “Since initial discussion with the and made significant progress in tran- a geographic area will be transitioned to the contractor and GSA have devel- Army, CCAoA has been developing the sitioning Army Fee Assistance to Child the contractor as a group. With the for- oped a communication plan that includes required infrastructure to ensure pro- Care Aware of America,” Hoehne said. mal transition, CCAoA will begin man- scheduled communications throughout grammatic success,” Fraga said. “This “In addition, the Army also increased agement of any families new to the AFA the transition. includes a Family-centered approach, the levels of communication and sup- program regardless of their location. “These communications will consist exceptionally trained and experienced port to Army families, reiterating our The formal transition timeline has of regular emails, website updates, webi- staff and robust work flow and data man- strong commitment to work with GSA recovery periods built in and each phase nars and a designated Facebook page,” agement systems and protocols.” SMA Dailey’s Senior Enlisted Council focuses on personnel

By SGT. 1ST CLASS JOY DULEN the time has come to concentrate on U.S. Army Human Resources people after more than a decade of Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey focus on an Army at war. sits down with senior sergeants major “The Chief of Staff of the Army has from around the U.S. Army four times tasked me with taking a look at how a year to discuss issues that affect his we manage our enlisted force, how biggest concern - the welfare of Sol- we maximize the talents and capabili- diers. It’s called the Senior Enlisted ties of our Soldiers, and really answer Council, SEC, and the first meeting some of the questions that we’ve asked of 2016 convened for a long time,” at the U.S. Army said Dailey. Human Resourc- We’re an organization Topics dis- es Command, or cussed dur- HRC, Jan. 21. made up of people ing SECs can Since the HRC affect the force daily mission is and we’re the largest in as little as a to optimize total people organization month or they force personnel can extend into readiness, Dai- in America. Human ongoing talks ley said it was the for years. Dai- perfect setting for Resources Command ley said it just Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Joy Dulen the topic at hand. depends on the Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey, right, talks with Command Sgt. Maj. James “This time, is one of those issue. Sims, U.S. Army Material Command, left, during a Senior Enlisted Council (SEC) “We get rec- meeting at the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Jan. 20. The SEC meets what we talk- critical nodes that quarterly to discuss issues that affect the welfare of Soldiers. ed about was our ommendations and some of personnel and we have to invest we quickly made a decision,” Dailey is the welfare of Soldiers. They don’t how we’re going those start with in for the future and one individu- added. want to make decisions that could have to rearrange the Some issues are much more com- a negative impact over the long term. talent manage- al Soldier,” he make sure we get it said. He gave plex. When you’re discussing work- “This is the Army, it’s a big organi- ment and leader ing through the intricacies of military zation and it’s hard to turn back,” he development of the example of a right because they’re recent change in compensation and reform, it could take said. “Simple things like black socks – our senior non- several months to affect the force, he not a huge effect on Soldiers. But the commissioned here to take care of Army policy on the authorized said. Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation officers,” he said. “The perfect example is the Non- Report, that has a huge effect on the Dailey changed our people. And our wear of black socks with the commissioned Officer Evaluation total population of NCOs, not just now, what was once job as an Army is to Report that has just been launched,” but into the foreseeable future.” known as the Army Physi- said Dailey. “We worked on that for Dailey said the SEC will continue to Board of Direc- cal Fitness Uni- always get better. two years in the Senior Enlisted Coun- meet with a fresh new focus on people tors, or BOD, to form. A Soldier cil, previously the BOD under [for- and the Chief of Staff of the Army’s the SEC shortly stood up in a Sgt. Maj. Daniel Dailey mer Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond] number one priority: readiness. after taking over town hall meet- Sgt. Maj. of the Army Chandler, and some of these things “We’re an organization made up as the 15th Sgt. ing and asked take a lot of work because we have of people and we’re the largest peo- Maj. of the Army why black socks to call in the professionals, like those ple organization in America,” he said. in January 2015. The council meets weren’t allowed. Less than 30 days lat- people who work here at the Human “Human Resources Command is one monthly via video teleconference and er, the policy was changed. “We took that to the Senior Enlist- Resources Command, to be able to of those critical nodes that we have to in-person quarterly. Topics can range ed Council, had a unanimous vote inform us and do the analysis.” invest in for the future and make sure from military pay and compensation that it was in keeping with the fin- No matter what the issue or length we get it right because they’re here to recommendations for the future to uni- est traditions of Army service, went of time needed for discussion, Dailey take care of our people. And our job as form changes. However, Dailey said to the Chief of Staff of the Army and reiterated the SEC’s biggest concern an Army is to always get better.” 12 APG News • January 28, 2016

The Army conducts the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical Increment 3, or WIN-T Inc 3, Functional Qualification Test #3 at the contractor facility in Taunton, Mass., in December 2015, in preparation for the WIN-T Inc 3 Follow-on Operational Test this spring. Army prepares to test enhanced network operation tools at NIE 16.2

Story and photos by AMY WALKER PEO C3T To make it easier for Soldiers to manage the vast tactical communications network, the Army plans to operationally evaluate newly enhanced and simplified network operations, or NetOps, tools during Network Integration Evalu- ation, or NIE, 16.2 this spring. The NetOps tool suite enables communications officers (S6s and G6s) and staff to provide a second set of eyes on the Army’s tactical communications network, Warfighter Information Network- Tactical, or WIN-T, ensuring Soldiers and commanders remain connected, communicating and synchronized. “NetOps provides a picture of actual on-the-move network battlefield conditions at all times, so if there is any break in the communications it is known right away,” said Sgt. First Class, Jason Gourlie, satellite communications, or SATCOM, systems operator for the 101st Airborne Division, who supported recent NetOps testing. “Mission objectives can change at any given second and without proper communications, without that ability to reach back, there can be a delay in a commander’s on-the- spot battlefield decisions, which could [potentially] change the outcome of the As part of Network Integration Evaluation 16.2 this spring, the Army plans to operationally evaluate newly enhanced mission or even cost lives.” and simplified network operations tools sets that make it easier for Soldiers to manage the vast tactical communications The WIN-T network is the tacti- network that spans the battlefield. cal transport mechanism that delivers high-speed, high-capacity voice, vid- The new NetOps simplifications eo and data communications at every also improve defensive cyber visualiza- echelon throughout theater. It supports tion to help signal Soldiers more easi- Soldiers in the command post, in net- ly manage and protect the network. The worked vehicles traversing the battle- WIN-T Inc 3 FQT3 included the imple- field or even early entry paratroopers mentation of Public Key Infrastructure, seizing a remote airfield. WIN-T is the or PKI, in the tactical formation. PKI tactical network backbone to which oth- supports the distribution and identifica- er networked communication systems tion of public encryption keys, enabling and mission command applications need users and systems to securely exchange to connect to function effectively. The data over networks and verify the iden- Army’s suite of NetOps tools help Sol- tity of whom they are communicating. diers to configure, operate, monitor, It provides assured identity for person- troubleshoot and defend this immense nel and non-personnel entities, and pre- network. The new NetOps enhance- vents unauthorizedsystems and services ments simplify and increase visibility from connecting to the network. It also across the network to make these tasks reduces system complexity by reduc- easier, more efficient and effective. ing the number of passwords needed to The NetOps upgrades will be test- manage the network. ed as part of the WIN-T Increment The Army continues to listen to 3 follow-on operational test, or FOT, Soldier feedback from theater, user scheduled to be conducted during NIE juries and test events to make WIN- 16.2 this spring on Fort Bliss, Tex- T NetOps, systems and user interfac- Soldiers, from the 101st Airborne Division and 10th Mountain Division, train as, and White Sands Missile Range, es more intuitive and easier to operate. on and support the testing of the new network enhancements during the New Mexico. As part of an extensive System simplification increases equip- Warfighter Information Network-Tactical, or WIN-T, Increment 3 Functional effort to reduce risk for the FOT, the ment and network “up-time” through Qualification Test #3 at the contractor facility in Taunton, Mass., in December Army recently tested the new NetOps the reduction of human error while 2015, in preparation for Network Integration Evaluation 16.2 this spring. improvements during the WIN-T Incre- reducing task completion time and ment 3 functional qualification test #3, training requirements. Recent simplifi- or FQT3, supported by Soldiers from cation improvements include enhance- work resources, fix breaks in connec- new NetOps software enhancements are the 101st Airborne Division and 10th ments to the troubleshooting and tivity faster or even before they may also helping to pave the way for the Mountain Division, at the contractor preventative maintenance tools that happen, and improve network visibili- convergence of the NetOps tools and facility in Taunton, Massachusetts. alert operators of potential network ty to better defend the network against management for both the upper tacti- The contractor’s in-plant test bed envi- equipment problems. cyber-attacks. Going forward, the Army cal internet (WIN-T) and the lower tac- ronment mirrored an operational WIN-T “The biggest benefit [of the upgrades] will continue to make NetOps more tical internet (radio networks). The goal network environment using actual WIN- is the increased usability piece of the user-friendly, providing a consistent of NetOps convergence is to provide T Increment 2 equipment and vehicles. NetOps tools and the enhancement of look and feel across the various WIN-T one tool, or an easy to use integration The Army will perform additional risk monitoring capabilities,” said Chief configuration items to minimize training of tools, into a single seamless deliv- reduction testing at its own emulation test Warrant Officer 3 Charles Coker, impact and reduce Soldier burden. ery so that the S6 has one tool set to bed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Mary- instructor at the Army’s Cyber Center “I have used the previous NetOps more easily see and manage the entire- land, to further prepare for NIE 16.2. A of Excellence. “It provides NetOps per- before and this version has gotten more ty of the network. The S6 will be able to successful test at the NIE will support the sonnel with a robust software solution powerful,” said Sgt. 1st Class Jean Bur- see all the many facets of the network in new NetOps software technical insertion for better management of the network gosdeleon, tactical command post pla- one cohesive picture, said Lt. Col. (P) into the WIN-T network, projected for and it also allows Soldiers to probe into toon sergeant for the 101st Airborne Ward Roberts, product manager WIN-T fiscal year 2017. the network to troubleshoot connectiv- Division. “It helps with quicker setup Increment 3, which manages the WIN- “The functional qualification test ity issues. The user interface is easy to of equipment and adds more capability. T NetOps. highlights the synergy between PM circumnavigate as the tools provide you The S6 shop can monitor your network “As the Army continues to add more WIN-T, the Army Test and Evaluation step-by-step guidance towards planning, and actually inform you when some- capability to the network to ensure Sol- Command [ATEC] and industry,” said installing and managing your unit’s tac- thing goes down. When you are engaged diers at every echelon remain connected Col. Greg Coile, project manager for tical network. Now that we have that with something else, it’s like having a and engaged, all of this technology, this WIN-T. “These three entities teamed capability, planning, establishing and second set of eyes on your equipment. It unified network of capability, has to be early in the testing process to ensure sustaining a tactical communications is providing a [definite] edge.” managed,” Roberts said. “By converg- that all the proper testing procedures network for future missions is more eas- Both the at-the-halt and on-the- ing and simplifying NetOps across all and instrumentation were in place to ily attainable.” move increments of WIN-T will share those command posts, networked vehi- increase efficiencies in time and cost by WIN-T NetOps provides the big pic- a common NetOps for more seamless cles and radio networks, we gain power reducing risk for the operational test at ture of the network so communications interoperability, easy monitoring and a and a stronger foothold on the network NIE 16.2 this spring.” officers and staff can better manage net- reduction in training requirements. The and on our enemies.”

Submit letters to the editor to [email protected] January 28, 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 1966.

By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News 2015 10 Years Ago: Jan. 26, 2006

(Left) Local youth and military enthusiast Chase Lucas reveals a U.S. Navy t-shirt under his flight suit.

(Below) APG Garrison Commander Col. John T. Wright, left, presents a plaque naming Eric Ouimette Police Officer of the Year during a ceremony at the Emergency Services Building. 2010

2000

25 Years Ago: Jan. 30, 1991

(Right) Pipeline reconstruction contractors Jeff Tyler, right, and Northern Lassiter, left, get ready to circulate water through newly replaced 1990 sewage lines while upgrading APG sewers. (Below) APG Commander Maj. Gen. George H. Akin, far right, gets ready to host an over-flight of the installation for Harford County elected officials.

1980

1970 50 Years Ago: Jan. 27, 1966

(Left) Brig. Gen. David W. Hiester, commander of the U.S. Army Ordnance Center and School, right, cuts the ribbon officially opening the newly-completed 13th Enlisted Training Company mess hall

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(Right) Ordnance Museum curator retired. Col. George B. Jarrett, paints the Iron Cross of Germany on an A7V tank model. 1950 14 APG News • January 28, 2016 REAL ID Act implementation begins DOD installations no longer accept driver’s licenses from five states

By JIM GARAMONE Defense Media Activity Defense Department installations will no longer accept driver’s licenses from Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico and Washington as proof of identity, DOD officials said. Federal Policy The ban, which also includes licenses from American Samoa, is a conse- quence of the REAL ID Act of 2005. The REAL ID Act grew out of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks -- most of the terrorists involved had driver’s licenses from Florida and Virginia. Congress tightened up issuance processes and documentation needed to get a driver’s license. Compliant cards must have specific security features to prevent tampering, counterfeiting or duplica- tion of the document. The licenses also must present data in a common, machine-readable format. The REAL ID Act affects only access control policies where individuals are required to present an identification document for access- ing federal facilities, entering nuclear power plants or boarding federally reg- ulated commercial aircraft. The federal REAL ID Act implementation rules Service members, family members, “All federal agencies includ- cards from states deemed non-REAL allow for exceptions, officials noted. DOD employees, and federal employ- ing DOD must comply with the law ID compliant. For example, they explained, life or ees with the DOD common access regarding the use of REAL IDs for “DOD policy allows commanders to safety issues such as medical emergen- card, DOD uniformed services iden- official purposes,” an official said. waive the DOD access control require- cies, and situations in which physical tification and privileges cards, feder- “For most DOD installations, an iden- ments for special situations, circum- access is necessary to apply for bene- al personal identification verification tification card or an installation pass stances, or emergencies,” the official fits are two exceptions. cards or transportation workers’ iden- is required to facilitate access. Hence, said. “Therefore, installations may Those attempting to gain physi- tification credentials are not affected, where an ID or an installation pass is authorize other alternatives to facili- cal access to DOD installations must officials said, as these cards are autho- used for physical access, DOD instal- tate installation access, such as a grad- show an alternate form of identifica- rized in DOD policy to facilitate phys- lations are prohibited from accepting uation ceremony guest list, escorts, tion, such as a passport, officials said. ical access to installations. driver’s licenses or state identification etc.” You hear the bugle call, now what?

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

YES

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

NO Are you in YES uniform?

YES

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

Want to make a difference in how sserviceservices aarere rendered at APG? Tell us how we are doing. Visit http://ice.disa.mil. Click on “ARMY” then “Aberdeen Proving Ground.” 16 APG News • January 28, 2016 regions and thrives in colder cli- vested during winter. mates. 7. Synonym for the Abomina- 18. Winter sport in which ble Snowman, an ape-like legend- teams of two or four teammates ary creature that is said to inhab- make timed runs down narrow, it the Himalayan region of Nepal, twisting, banked, iced tracks in a Bhutan and Tibet. gravity-powered transportation 9. The red winterberry is a device. species of this plant that grows 22. Medical condition that during winter and is an important occurs when extreme exposure to food source for birds. cold causes the body’s core tem- 10. A type of skiing discipline perature to drop to, 95 degrees that involves zigzagging between Fahrenheit or lower. poles or gates. 23. Infectious disease with 12. Famous English playwright outbreaks that typically occur in and author of “The Winter’s Tale.” winter, and symptoms that can 13. Clusters of ice crystals that include a high fever, runny nose, fall from a cloud. sore throat and muscle pains. 19. Oral or written expres- 24. Cold ______is sion used to express sensations of a process by which plants become cold. acclimated to winter. 20. “The Winter of Our Dis- 25. Name of the White Witch content,” published in 1961, was who froze Narnia in the Hundred the last novel written by this Years Winter in writer C.S. Lewis’ American author. series “The Chronicles of Narnia.” 21. Indigenous midwinter fes- The APG Crossword 26. Considered the most dif- tival once celebrated by Germanic ficult type of jump a figure skater peoples and now associated with can perform due to its extra half Christmas. Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland rotation. 23. Forms when ice or snow 28. “Winter is Coming” is the melted by sunlight or some other By STACY SMITH, APG News motto of this house in the fictional heat source refreezes as it drips As temperatures drop and snow piles up, grab a hot cocoa, a warm blanket and Westeros from the hit HBO tele- off under exposed conditions. enjoy the coldest season of the year with this challenging, winter-themed puzzle. vision show “Game of Thrones,” 27. ______Frost is the person- which also became a humorous ification of freezing cold weather, Internet meme. a variant of Old Man Winter. 29. The fur on some animals, Across 11. Spanish word meaning like the arctic fox and snowshoe 1. Russian city where the “cold.” hare, changes to this color in the Think you solved last 2014 Winter Olympics was held. 14. This 1993 blizzard, dubbed winter, enabling them to hide week’s puzzle? 4. Animal that some believe the “Storm of the Century”, was from predators and prey. Check out the solution below can accurately predict how long significant because sophisticat- the rest of a given winter will last. ed storm tracking technology Down Solution to the January 21 puzzle 6. These animals don’t truly allowed governors to declare a 1. A slurry-like mixture of hibernate during the winter, but state of ______before a sin- snow and water often seen along go into what is called a torpor, gle snowflake fell. roadways and sidewalks. from which they can easily be 15. Continent with the coldest 2. Medical condition in which awoken. climate on earth. localized damage is caused to skin 8. Astronomical phenomenon 16. The famous Grimm’s and other tissues due to freezing. that marks the shortest day and Fairy Tale princess who befriend- 3. French military leader who the longest night of the year. ed seven dwarfs is said to have invaded Russia in June 1812 and 10. Lack of this electromag- lips as red as blood, hair as black led an unsuccessful campaign dur- netic radiation is believed to as ebony and skin as white as ing the country’s coldest winter cause seasonal affective disor- ______. months. der in some people during winter 17. The “snowy” variety of 5. Vegetable related to months. this bird species is native to Arctic onions and garlic that can be har-

WORD OF THE WEEK ACRONYM OF THE WEEK Quixotic ANL Pronounced: kwik-SOT-ik Argonne National Laboratory Part of Speech: Adjective Argonne is a multidisciplinary science Definition: and engineering research center where “dream teams” of world-class researchers 1. (Sometimes initial capital letter) resembling or befitting Don Quixote. work alongside experts from industry, academia and other government laboratories to 2. Extravagantly chivalrous or romantic; visionary, impractical, or unrealistic. address vital, national challenges in clean energy, environment, technology and nation- 3. Impulsive and often rashly unpredictable. al security. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC for the U.S. Department of Ener- Use: gy’s Office of Science. They tried in vain to dissuade him from his vast and perhaps quixotic Located near Lemont, Illinois, the facility features 15 research divisions, five project to somehow house all the homeless in his state. national scientific user facilities, has a workforce of 3,400 and is the largest national Others existed only as working hypotheses, unrealized plans or quixot- laboratory by size and scope in the Midwest. ic fantasies. With a budget in excess of $700 million, Argonne initiatives include Hard X Ray He’s been on that quixotic quest for three years. Sciences; Leadership Computing; Materials for Energy; Electrical Energy Storage; To call this lawsuit quixotic would be too generous. Alternative Energy and Efficiency; Nuclear Energy; Biological and Environmental Systems; and National Security. British physicist and Professor of Physics at the University of Chicago, Peter Little- By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News wood is the 13th ANL director. Source(s): http://www.oxforddictionaries.com By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News http://dictionary.reference.com Source(s): https://www.wikipedia.org/; http://www.anl.gov/

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By DAVID VERGUN ARNEWS Two major problems impact readiness, warrant officers said at the first-ever chief of staff of the Army- sponsored Warrant Officer Solarium, at the Command and General Staff College, Jan. 15. First, the Army is too dependent on contractors to maintain front-line equipment. Second, warrants are not getting all of the technical training they need to lead in their traditional role. Contractor dependent In the last 14 years of warfare, a surge of forces and new equipment made it necessary to hire new contractors to maintain forward-based equipment, Chief Warrant Officer 3 James Morris told Lt. Gen. Robert Brown, commander of the Combined Arms Center, and other senior leaders. Furthermore, there just wasn’t the training time available, he added. “Now the time has come to reclaim our equipment,” said Morris, who provided his own example. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Fatima Nettles, second from right, tells Lt. Gen. Robert Brown, commander of the Combined “I’m an electronics-maintenance Arms Center, far left, that warrant officers are the best technical experts in the Army, albeit “mostly due to our own ini- technician,” he commented. “I work tiative and self-training.” The event was the first-ever Warrant Officer Solarium, held at the Command and General Staff on communications devices, radios, College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Jan. 15. night-vision, [and] other equipment. A lot of stuff that came out over the last nical expert on that system. One, I’m maintainer enlisted Soldiers “who equipment “so we can have that war- 10 years I’m not allowed or capable of cheaper; two, when bullets start flying, worked for me,” Morris said. rant officer making recommendations working on.” I’ll continue working on that system.” “So I inserted myself into that two- and getting their point of view.” There’s often no technical manu- Chief Warrant Officer 3 Nick Koep- week class with all the privates and spe- “Most systems look at lethality, als to repair or fix this stuff, “so that pen agreed that the Army is over-reli- cialists on my own initiative, because maneuverability and protection, but essentially turns me into a logisti- ant on contractors, particularly during I want to know everything technical maintenance is overlooked,” he said. cian,” he said. For instance, “if a bro- deployments. going on within my sections,” he said. “It’s an afterthought.” ken radio is brought to me, I have to The Army can send only so many “I don’t like it when my Soldiers know Having noted where improvements determine if it’s under warranty, who people overseas, he explained. “When something and I don’t, so I try to learn can and should be made, Chief War- fixes it, when to expect to get it back, we deploy our aviation units, we’re not everything I can. That’s an issue.” rant Officer 3 Fatima Nettles said war- and determine whether or not to order taking our maintainers and our war- Morris said he’d prefer to be trained rant officers are still the best technical a new one, things of that nature. rant officers with us. So we have con- first because chiefs are supposed to experts in the Army, albeit “mostly due “It takes my technical abilities away tractors fixing our aircraft. Then, what be the subject-matter experts on sys- to our own initiative and self-training.” and makes me more generalized as a happens when we bring them back and tems they’re responsible for. The com- The general weighs in logistician.” we’re expecting our guys [to fix them] mander should feel confident that his Having junior Soldiers learn new Many of the approximately 85 who’ve never had the training and chief warrant officer is trained up on equipment maintenance first is not the warrants agreed and had similar experience? They can’t fix it.” everything. right way, Brown said. “It needs to be experiences. Also, having that training would Warrants losing technical the other way around,” with warrant Chief Warrant Officer 3 Heath better enable the warrants to determine officers leading in that effort. They Stamm had other concerns. edge what’s needed in the maintenance pro- shouldn’t have to insert themselves “In a decisive-action fight with a Morris said that not only is the gram and in the training program, he into the training process on their own peer-level competitor, when we’re tak- Army over-reliant on contractors, war- said. initiative. ing ground and moving, when bul- rant officers themselves are not getting Then, “when the team does come to Warrant officers should be embed- lets start flying, how willing will these some of the crucial training needed for train, I can assist with the training,” ded in the process, he said. They will civilian contractors be to fix that dig- them to lead in their traditional tech- Morris said. “That builds confidence in help adapt technology to people, not ital system” as movement into harm’s nical role. the Soldiers that their leaders, the war- people to technology. way commences, he asked. Noncommissioned officers and even rant officers, have the competence to Brown said he believes that it wasn’t “We haven’t fought a frontline fight privates are getting trained up on new teach them and to train them.” intentionally done that way, just over- in a long time,” he pointed out. “Peo- equipment first and the warrant offi- The enlisted Soldiers can then say, looked. “But we can push this” change. ple say we were in Afghanistan, but cers are not being formally inserted “’My chief already knows this so I’ll The general also said he agreed that we were static. When we start moving into the process, he said. listen to him.’ Not, ‘my chief is asking warrants should be the frontline, go- and taking ground again, that’s going Morris provided a recent personal me the same questions I was going to to experts when it comes to techni- to change the dynamics. example. ask him.’ That’s a gap in training. My cal leadership, with less reliance on “Everywhere you see a contractor in The new M-1135 nuclear, biologi- team members have had similar expe- contractors. the field, you should probably look and cal, chemical, reconnaissance Stryker riences. I suspect it could be a problem Brown said this is the valuable input say ‘where’s the warrant officer that variant came to Fort Carson, Colorado, across the Army.” senior leaders need, because they don’t needs to replace him,’” he continued. and a FLMNET, or field-level main- One way to alleviate this, Morris always get the ground-level view. He Stamm summed up his feelings for tenance new equipment training team said, is to insert a chief into the pro- promised to follow up on the discus- warrants taking control: “I’m the tech- came out. Their trainees were 94F curement and acquisition phases of sions with other senior leaders. Youth center undergoes improvements Continued from Page 1 here really supported me in transform- in the fundamental practice or core ing this building,” he said. “Without standards.” the support of the garrison and the sup- “It means we are doing what we port of my chief, I wouldn’t be able to need to do, correctly,” he said. “The achieve this.” reaccreditation is a way to show your Mckinney said that there are sever- customers, the parents, that we want a al upcoming projects planned for this quality, safe program.” year including installing a new gym Child, Youth and School Services floor, repainting the gym, building a Coordinator Ruth Strauss called it an patio for middle school students and “amazing achievement.” buying a greenhouse. “It demonstrates the dedication and “We plan to make continuous attention to detail the staff have and improvements,” he said. that they deliver awesome experienc- The APG South youth center has 10 es that enhance children’s learning and staff members and provides care before understanding of the complex world and after school for about 18 children they live in,” she said. “It demonstrates per day, in kindergarten through eighth a program built on mutual respect of grade. The youth center partners with children, staff and families.” the National 4-H, Character Counts and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ameri- Accreditation process ca, to provide fun, educational activi- Mckinney said to be reaccredited Program assistant Rita Bradby reads to Parker Ambrose, 5, and May Ambrose, ties for the children. there are several standards that the cen- 6, after school at the APG South (Edgewood) youth center. The youth center’s The Council on Accreditation is an ter has to meet, which is organized into School Age Center recently received an expedited five-year reaccreditation international, independent, nonprof- three separate sections: administration, from the Council on Accreditation. it, human service accrediting organi- human resources and programing. zation founded in 1977 by the Child During the process Mckinney sub- Welfare League of America and Fam- mitted written evidence that the school mitting paperwork, the center under- “We changed the environment around, ily Service America (now the Alliance age program complied with the COA, went a series of renovations. Projects so it is more conducive to school age. for Strong Families and Communi- known as a “self-study.” included installing a brand new floor, We want to make it a fun, safe environ- ties). The mission of COA is to part- In the final phase a reviewer made a repainting the walls, and purchasing ment for kids to play.” ner with human service organizations site visit to the APG South youth cen- new furniture and supplies. The center Mckinney thanked all the staff mem- worldwide to improve service deliv- ter, Dec. 14-15, 2015, to confirm that also set up dedicated areas in the SAC bers for their dedication, calling it a ery outcomes by developing, apply- the SAC program was adhering to the room for activities, called “Amazing “team effort.” McKinney also thanked ing, and promoting accreditation evidence in the self-study. The review- Stations.” Stations include art, games, the support of Strauss and APG Garri- standards. er observed the center and interviewed reading and acting. McKinney said he son leadership, especially retired Col. For more information about APG http://www. children, staff and parents. used input from youth center parents Gregory R. McClinton, who was the CYSS programs, visit apgmwr.com/child-youth-school-ser- and children to implement the changes. garrison commander when the reac- Center improvements vices/cyss-home Mckinney said to prepare for the “We really streamlined the building creditation process began. or call Outreach Ser- reaccreditation, in addition to sub- so it looks more professional,” he said. “Col. McClinton, when I first came vices 410-278-7571. 18 APG News • January 28, 2016 MDNG Soldiers work with first responders Continued from Page 1 Maryland National Guard Facebook page by Christine Sonia von Lange. received a call about an older man who lost heat and power in his house, and request- After a Maryland State Police vehi- ed help to get him from his house to his cle became stuck in the snow in Odenton son’s house. Due to conditions impassable Jan. 23, MDNG Soldiers from the 128th by even a MDNG Humvee, Pinder trekked Brigade Support Battalion helped free the through the snow to the man’s house. vehicle, as well as respond to calls of oth- “He flagged me down with a light,” er stranded motorists. Pinder said. “I went up to him and he was In Annapolis, citizen Soldiers from the shivering, so I gave him my cap, gloves, 110th Information Operations Battalion, and jacket to stay warm.” freed an ambulance one shovelful at a The man was unable to walk through time, Jan. 24. the unplowed street. Pinder then decid- In previous snowstorms, the Maryland ed to carry the man from his house to the Guard has assisted stranded motorists, vehicle. They were trying to stay positive worked with local law enforcement and through the storm together. firefighters with transportation and evac- “We were encouraging each other the uation, distribution of supplies and search whole walk down,” Pinder said. and rescue. Pinder completed this mission by help- In 2010, during “Snowmageddon,” ing the man safely get to his son’s house. a Maryland National Guard Soldier He said it made coming out in the storm helped deliver a baby. The largest worth it to help people stay safe and better weather related activation for the Mary- the communities of Maryland. land National Guard was for Hurricane In Harford County, MDNG Soldiers Sandy in 2012 when more than 800 ser- helped get vital medication to a 93-year- vice members and 200 pieces of equip- old resident, according to a post on the ment were deployed.

(Above) Maryland National Guard service members, working with local first responders, rescue a stranded Harford County resident who was immobilized with a leg injury, Jan. 23. Maryland National Guard photo

(Left) A Maryland National Guard LMTV stands frozen from the heavy snow and wind caused by Winter Storm Jonas in Glen Bernie, Jan. 23. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Mitch Miller, 29th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

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Punxsutawney Phil will launch his 130th Condolences poured in, but the unorthodox presentation sparked criticism and mockery in Canada and abroad. prognostication on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2, 2016. Notable celebrations For those planning to make the trip to Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Crowds as large as 40,000 have gathered to celebrate the holiday in Pennsylvania to witness Phil in action, the Groundhog Day website at http:// Punxsutawney. Other celebrations of note include the Shubenacadie Wildlife www.groundhog.org contains a schedule and travel guide, maps, and lodging, Park in Nova Scotia, home of Shubenacadie Sam, and the University of Dallas in and busing and event information. Irving, Texas, which claims to be the second largest Groundhog celebration in the world despite having no groundhog or making weather predictions. Simply Groundhog Day origins called “Groundhog,” the festival culminates with a party in Groundhog Park and Falling midway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, Feb. 2 is a features live bands, food and beer. significant day in several ancient and modern traditions. The Celts, for instance, Most everywhere else an actual groundhog is involved. Here’s a list of active celebrated it as Imbolc, a pagan festival marking the beginning of spring. As groundhog prognosticators in the U.S. and Canada: Christianity spread through Europe, Imbolc evolved into Candlemas, a feast Buckeye Chuck – Marion, Ohio commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the holy temple in Jerusalem. Chattanooga Chuck – Chattanooga, Tennessee In certain parts of Europe, Christians believed that a sunny Candlemas meant Chuckles – Manchester, Connecticut another 40 days of cold and snow. Germans pronounced the day sunny only Cocalico Cal – Euphrata, Pennsylvania if badgers and other animals glimpsed their own shadows. When German Dover Doug – Dover, Pennsylvania immigrants settled Pennsylvania in the 18th and 19th centuries, they brought the custom with them, choosing the native groundhog as the annual forecaster. Dunkirk Dave – Dunkirk, New York The first official Groundhog Day celebration took place Feb. 2, 1887, in Fred – Val d’Espoir, Quebec Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The event was the brainchild of newspaper editor French Creek Freddie – French Creek, West Virginia Clymer Freas, who sold a group of businessmen and groundhog hunters— General Beauregard Lee – Lilburn, Georgia known collectively as the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club—on the idea. The Grady the Groundhog – Chimney Rock, North Carolina men trekked to Gobbler’s Knob, where the inaugural groundhog became the Holtsville Hal – Holtsville, New York bearer of bad news when he saw his shadow. Jimmy the Groundhog – Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Today, local dignitaries known as the Inner Circle preside over the Lawrenceville Lucy – Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania Punxsutawney festivals. Its members wear top hats and conduct the official Malverne Mel – Malverne, New York proceedings in the Pennsylvania Dutch dialect. Reportedly, they communicate Manitoba Merv – Winnipeg, Manitoba with Phil in “Groundhogese.” Mount Joy Minnie – Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Punxsutawney, a borough that is home to some 6,000 people, was Murray – Howell, Michigan immortalized in the 1993 film “Groundhog Day,” which was actually shot in Nibbles – Asheville, North Carolina Woodstock, Illinois. Also known as woodchucks, but no relation to hedgehogs, groundhogs Octorara Ophie – Quarryville, Pennsylvania belong to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots. They grow Oil Springs Ollie – Oil Springs, Ontario up to 25 inches long and can live for 10 years in captivity. According to legend, Poor Richard – York, Pennsylvania Punxsutawney Phil is more than 125 years old thanks to the magical punch Queen Charlotte – Charlotte, North Carolina he imbibes every summer. Groundhogs spend the winter hibernating in their Shubenacadie Sam – Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia burrows; by February, they can lose as much as half their weight. The bristly Sir Walter Wally – Raleigh, North Carolina rodents eat succulent plants, wild berries and insects—and they don’t mind Staten Island Chuck – Staten Island, New York helping themselves to garden vegetables or agricultural crops. Stormy Marmot – Aurora, Colorado Oh Canada Susquehanna Sherman – Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania Canada’s first Groundhog Day took place in Wiarton, Ontario in 1956. Uni – Myerstown, Pennsylvania It came about because a local resident wanted to throw a party for his friends Western Maryland Murray – Cumberland, Maryland and thought Groundhog Day was the perfect excuse. The tradition has evolved Winnipeg Willow - Winnipeg, Manitoba and Wiarton Willie is now Canada’s leading four-legged prognosticator. Woodstock Willie – Woodstock, Illinois Controversy erupted around Wiarton Willie in 1999 when Groundhog Day By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News organizers realized that he’d died during his winter hibernation. They presented Source(s): http://www.groundhog.org; http://www.history.com; http://cponline.thecanadi- onlookers with an open coffin containing the body of a stuffed groundhog. anpress.com; https://en.wikipedia.org

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CALM AFTER THE STORM

Not bothered by the cold, a “snow couple” enjoys the morning sunrise at Plumb Point Loop on APG North (Aberdeen), Jan. 26.

Courtesy photo by Col. Norb Fochs

Photo by Jeff King, USAG APG WINTER STORM JONAS WALLOPS APG

Winter Storm Jonas, which dumped more than two feet of snow on Aberdeen Proving Ground Jan. 22-23, required a coordinated response from the garrison’s directorates of Public Works; Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security; and Emergency Services, as well as the Emergency Operations Center, which includes individuals from key organizations and tenants across the installation, to ensure the safety and security of installation personnel.

(Above) The APG North (Aberdeen) athletic center sits surrounded by a blanket of two feet of snow Jan. 24, prior to snow removal by the installation’s snow crews.

(Right) A street lamp illuminates an American flag in Patriot Village on APG North (Aberdeen), Jan. 22. Courtesy photo by Melissa Johnson

Photo by Lauren Brennan, CECOM APG SNOW CREWS DIG US OUT

(Above) Garrison Directorate of Public Works snow removal team members Barry Devonshire and Clifton Wilmot clear and salt sidewalks at the APG Post Office Jan. 26 to ensure the safety of Team APG.

(Left) DPW employee Barry Devonshire works to clear a path along the APG North (Aberdeen) Photo by Jeff King, Bayside Child Development Center, Jan. 25. USAG APG