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THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 2015 |67th Ye ar Number 37 PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF THE FORT MEADE COMMUNITY FTMEADE.ARMY.MIL

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President Barack Obama (center) greets service members from Fort Meade before his "Worldwide Troop Talk" on Friday. Obama visited the post to conduct a live, televised troop talk with service members on the 14th anniversary of 9/11 from the Defense Media Activity studios. For the story, see Page 3.

PHOTO BY MARVIN LYNCHARD

HIGH HOLIDAYS UPCOMING EVENTSBOOTS TO BUSINESS SUITS Rabbi serves Meade Saturday, 8 a.m.: Football Fanfare 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk - Constitution Park Program aims to Saturday, 8 a.m.-1p.m.: Fall Yo uth Fishing Rodeo - Burba Lake Area #5 Jewish community Sept. 24, 11:30 a.m.: Hispanic Heritage Month Observance - McGill dress vets for success PAGE 6 Sept. 26, 7 a.m.-1p.m.: Prescription Drug Take-Back Day - PX & Commissary PAGE 4 2 NEWS THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 2015 |SOUNDOFF! ! COMMANDER’S COLUMN !"#&$"%%´ Standing strong together EDITORIAL STAFF Greetings, Team Meade. would also like to recognize the Garrison Commander Iwant to first say thank you many spouses and family mem- Col. Brian P. Foley for all of the untiring support bers who serve behind the provided by our service mem- scenes. They continue to pro- Garrison Command bers and families to accomplish vide the love and support that Sgt. Maj. Rodwell L. Forbes the Fort Meade mission. affords us the opportunity to Public Affairs Officer On Friday, the garrison hosted focus on the mission at hand. Chad T. Jones 301-677-1301 the 9/11 Installation Remem- Garrison You are the true warriors in [email protected] brance Run. We had more than Command every regard and you are appre- Editor 2,400 participants from all Sgt. Maj. ciated. Dijon Rolle 301-677-6806 branches of service, along with Rodwell L. This year, to help mark the [email protected] retirees and family members. Forbes 14th anniversary of the 9/11 Assistant Editor & Senior Writer The atmosphere was certainly attacks, President Barack Obama Rona S. Hirsch 301-677-1438 charged with motivation and visited Fort Meade. The presi- [email protected] esprit de corps. dent greeted service members www.ftmeade.army.mil Garrison Commander Col. Brian P. and participated in the Defense Media Staff Writer or ftmeadesoundoff.com Foley addressed the crowd of runners and Activity’s “Worldwide Troop Talk.” Lisa R. Rhodes 301-677-1432 discussed the events of 9/11. He spoke of Thanks to all who supported the [email protected] Like Fort Meade on Facebook the importance of remembering our fallen program and to all who worked diligently Staff Writer at facebook.com/ftmeade comrades, remaining vigilant and resilient to ensure his visit was a success. If you did Alan H. Feiler 301-677-5159 in the days ahead, and caring for those not have an opportunity to see the [email protected] Follow Fort Meade on Twitter who are still serving. “Worldwide Troop Talk,” go to de- at twitter.com/ftmeademd Design Coordinator Iremember the day of the 9/11 attacks. I fense.gov to view the program. 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By Amaani Lyle DoD News, Defense Media Activity

On the 14th anniversary of 9/11, Presi- dent Barack Obama, in gratitude for military members who’ve served after the nation’s darkest day, hosted a global, multimedia “Worldwide Troop Talk,” live from Defense Media Activity studios. The first sitting president in history to conduct a troop talk of this scope, Obama told service members who attended the event and those who asked questions via Facebook, Twitter, Skype and satellite that 9/11 was “particularly appropriate” to address them directly. “When I look out in this audience and when I think about all the members of the armed services all around the world who serve — this represents America,” Obama said. “You’ve got people of every race, religion, faith, every region of the country. “But what we share is a common creed, acommon commitment to freedom, a common belief that America is an indis- pensable force for good around the world.” The president described the military as a“linchpin” in the nation’s ability to project its values, diplomatic efforts and relations, and thanked service members who he said have kept the United States safe and free since 9/11. When a Twitter user asked the president about his personal experiences on Sept. 11, 2001, Obama spoke candidly of his memories that day. The president recalled that 9/11 was his eldest daughter Malia’s PHOTO BY MARVIN LYNCHARD first day of kindergarten and his younger President Barack Obama shares a light moment with service members during his “Worldwide Troop Talk” as Air Force Tech. daughter Sasha was only a few months old. Sgt. Nathan Parry, the event’s moderator, looks on from the studios at the Defense Media Activity on Friday. While Michelle, Sasha in tow, had gone to drop Malia off at school, Obama, then a state senator, was en route to downtown “Every single day, I see The event, he said, forever changed his first or a Texan first or Californian first, Chicago for a hearing. perspective and inspired him and many you’re an American,” he said. “What binds “I remember driving on Lakeshore the extraordinary work others to remember how precious the us together is much more important than Drive and hearing the reports of a plane nation is and to defend it at any cost. anything that divides us.” crashing into the buildings,” he said. “At that you do and I benefit “It gave you a sense, for the first time in Obama made special mention of mil- first, the reports were unclear, so you my lifetime, that our homeland could be itary members, many who are away from thought it was a Cessna or some accident from it as well.” vulnerable in that way,” the president said family, serving overseas and who he said that happened.” somberly. “We hadn’t seen an attack like exemplify the shared set of commitments It wasn’t until he arrived downtown that President Barack Obama that since Pearl Harbor.” in defending the nation. he realized the event was of a more serious While Obama acknowledged differenc- “I don’t have a greater honor than and sinister nature, but he said he could es in the previous administration’s military serving as your commander in chief,” he not be certain if the attack was ongoing or Obama said it wasn’t until people saw strategy in response to 9/11, he credited said. “Every single day, I see the extraordi- not. grave images of the planes’ fiery collisions then-President George W. Bush for his nary work that you do and I benefit from it “The building was evacuated and I with the towers and their imminent presence. as well.” remember standing with thousands of collapse that reality set in. “I remember and give great credit to After leaving DMA, the president visited other people,” he said. “There were a lot of “That evening, I have very vivid memo- President Bush for being at the site, service members and civilians at U.S. targets, obviously, for possible action ries of giving Sasha a bottle and rocking her throwing out the first pitch at Yankee Cyber Command. including at the time what was called the to sleep while we were watching the Stadium, and everyone remembering that Editor’s note: Visit defense.gov to view the Sears Tower.” aftermath of those attacks.” you’re not a Democrat first or a Republican president’s Sept. 11 “Worldwide Troop Talk.” 4 NEWS THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 2015 |SOUNDOFF! Suiting Warriors prepares vets for workforce

By Lisa R. Rhodes Staff Writer

Justin McPherson needed a business suit. Aveteran, McPherson is a business major at the University of Baltimore and after he graduates in December, he will be looking for a job in business management. So on Sept. 9, McPherson joined more than 100 other male veterans at a Suiting Warriors event at McGill Training Cen- ter. The Suiting Warriors Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports and empowers veterans transitioning into civilian life by providing them with professional attire essential for competing in today’s job market, according to the organization’s website. Suiting Warriors was invited to Fort Meade as part of the Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program, an initiative for transitioning Soldiers that provides the education, training and counseling necessary for them to be career-ready when they leave active- duty service. “Our goal is to ensure we provide as many resources and tools to our transitioning Soldiers as possible,” said Felicia Seals-Hilliard, transition services man- ager of SFL-TAP.“We decided to partner with the Suiting Warriors Foundation PHOTOS BY STEVE ELLMORE because their mission is directly aligned Sandy Drzewicki, a volunteer with Suiting Warriors, takes measurements from Marine Cpl. Christian Phillips for a suit. with ours. The event was held to provide transitioning Soldiers with professional attire essential to compete in today’s job The organization receives new and comes in handy.” market.” gently worn clothing donations for McPherson said he plans to wear his The four-hour event was held prior to individuals, clothing stores and clothing suit in the fall at marketing events the Community Job Fair on Sept. 9 to distributors. Today, the organization is sponsored by the business department prepare veterans to meet prospective mobile and travels to veterans events at his college. employers. and job fairs between the Washington, The marketing events match students Star Lotta, founder and president of D.C., metro area and New York City. with prospective employers. Suiting Warriors, started the nonprofit At each event, Suiting Warriors offers “I hope it gives [veterans] inspiration three years ago after her cousin, a dry-cleaned suits and ties for men, sizes and a little excitement to prepare them Marine and veteran, died in his sleep of a 38 to 54 chest, and suits, skirts, blazers for the [community] job fair,” Lotta said. heart attack on June 5, 2010. and professional dresses for women Seals-Hilliard said last week’s event He was 23-years-old and diagnosed sizes 2 to 20. The organization’s volun- was so successful, Suiting Warriors will with post-traumatic stress disorder. teers measure veterans and help them visit Fort Meade again on Nov. 20 from 9 “I wanted to give back,” said Lotta, select a suit with a proper fit. a.m. to 2 p.m. at McGill Training Center. who researched veterans and the chal- Lotta said that an average of 100 “I hope each service member walked lenges they face when trying to transi- veterans are suited at each event. At the away with a wonderful suit and a feeling tion to civilian life. “I decided to use my Fort Meade event, about 18 veterans of support from a community that experience in men’s clothing and suiting were suited per hour. thanks them for their service and wishes as something I could offer to veterans.” McPherson, who resides in Baltimore them great success with their transi- Linda Sanderson, a volunteer with Lotta, who works part-time as a men’s County, selected a gray suit and red tie. tion,” Seals-Hilliard said. Suiting Warriors, sorts ties at the fashion stylist, started Suiting for Warri- “I think it was a very positive event,” Editor’s note: For more information organization’s event for transitioning ors in Wilmington, Del., where the he said. “It helps people who are about about Suiting Warriors, visit suitingwar- veterans on Sept. 9 at McGill Training nonprofit is headquartered. to go out for a job interview when a suit riors.org. Center. 6 NEWS THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 2015 |SOUNDOFF! Post rabbi gears up for new Jewish year By Alan H. Feiler Staff Writer Jewish High Last week, a few days before the start of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, Holidays 101 Rabbi Levi Finkelstein leaned back in a folding chair, rolled up his sleeves and Sunday night marked the beginning stretched his arms. of the Jewish High Holidays, Sitting in the Argonne Hills Chapel Judaism’s most sacred spiritual Center’s dining room, the 73-year-old season when Jews beseech God rabbi listened as his group of seven (and one another) for forgiveness Jewish post employees and retirees and for a year of health and happiness. It is a time for prayer, enjoyed lunch, chatted about politics and reflection and atonement. hobbies, and swapped jokes. The holidays are based on the At one point, Finkelstein picked up a Hebrew lunar calendar. This is the book to get down to the next matter of start of the Jewish year 5776. business — leading a Torah discussion. “Everybody has a commitment to God, • Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new even though we weren’t there to accept year, began Sunday at sunset and the commitment at Mount Sinai [to ended Tuesday evening. The accept the Ten Commandments],” he two-day holiday marks the start of said. “A slave’s son is also a slave because the “Ten Days of Repentance” that we’re all slaves to God. The commitment culminates on Yo m Kippur. Rosh goes through the generations.” PHOTO BY ALAN H. FEILER Hashanah is observed by synagogue Commitment is what the rabbi is all Rabbi Levi Finkelstein (left), who has worked at Fort Meade since 1970 and over- attendance; the sounding of the about, say his friends and associates. sees the daily morning prayer service at Argonne Hills Chapel Center, explains a shofar, or ram’s horn, to stir Since 1970, he has worked as a teacher concept from the Torah to Gary Malamud. A retired civilian engineer who lives in repentance; and family meals. A and pastoral leader on post. Seven Oaks, Malamud has been attending Finkelstein’s weekly “Lunch with the popular custom is the eating of Finkelstein became the supervising Rabbi” gatherings at the chapel center since the mid-1990s. apple slices dipped in honey in rabbi of Fort Meade and the National hopes of a sweet new year. Security Agency after the 2002 death of Finkelstein also has played a major tractor who lives in Crofton, said he his predecessor, Rabbi Seymour L. Ess- role in strengthening Jewish life at Fort enjoys the warmth of the lunch program. • Yo m Kippur — the Day of rog. Throughout most of his life, Finkel- Meade by orchestrating such happen- “I like coming to a place where you Atonement — is the holiest day on stein worked as an educator and clergy ings as the 2013 dedication of a hand- feel welcome,” he said. “I like the the Jewish calendar. The solemn day member in the state corrections system. written Torah scroll for the installation’s camaraderie. I feel like I’m part of will be observed Tuesday at sunset “They didn’t have the gates when I Jewish congregation. He believes it is the something. It’s a very comfortable group, through the following evening. first came here,” he said. “I was just a first-ever Torah acquired new by the and the food is good. The rabbi makes On Yo m Kippur, Jews pray Sunday school teacher at first, at the old Army. great hot dogs.” intensively, fast, and refrain from chapel, teaching the children of NSA “This is more than a job to me — it’s a Occasionally, Finkelstein said, he in- bathing, wearing leather shoes, employees.” mission,” the rabbi said. “I do feel like vites non-Jews, particularly spouses of using perfume or lotions, and having Driving in from Baltimore every week- this is my way of contributing to our service members stationed overseas, to marital relations. day, Finkelstein usually arrives at the nation. his programs. chapel center before 6:30 a.m. to lead “I have people here who want me to “They really enjoy themselves and say, • Sukkot, the Feast of Ta bernacles, prayer services in the small study room teach them, and I have a lot of respect for ‘Everyone here was very nice and I had a begins Sept. 27 and ends Oct. 4. designated for Jewish worship. the Army. It’s wonderful to help these good time,’ ” he said. During this festive weeklong holiday, Finkelstein said it is the only daily people who do this kind of work and are Finkelstein said he hopes to continue Jews replicate the wanderings of Jewish service in the military, drawing very smart and have traveled the world. serving the post Jewish community for the ancient Israelites by gathering from a dozen to 20 worshippers, in- “And the leadership and commanders years to come. He said congregants say and eating in huts and reciting cluding occasional Soldiers. have been very supportive of what we they expect him to still be leading special prayers. He also leads an hourlong “Lunch do,” he said. “They tell me, ‘Rabbi, services into his 90s. with the Rabbi” study session every anything you need.’ ” With the Jewish High Holiday season • Simchat Torah, which begins at Tuesday at noon, personally cooking the Anative of Brooklyn, N.Y., who was now in full swing, the rabbi said he hopes sunset on Oct. 5 and ends the bulk of the kosher meal. ordained at Cleveland’s Telshe Yeshiva, Jews on post will find spiritual nourish- evening of Oct. 6, concludes the In addition, Finkelstein oversees Jew- Finkelstein is a part-time DoD employee. ment here and elsewhere. annual cycle of public Torah readings ish holiday programming on post. That Richard Joffe, a retired government “People should always find ways to in the synagogue and marks the includes a model Passover seder at the employee and contractor who comes to have a meaningful holiday,” Finkelstein start of a new cycle. NSA, Hanukkah parties, and the building “Lunch with the Rabbi” every week and said. “We’re here for them. We have The holiday is observed with prayer, of canvas huts behind the chapel center helps set up, praised Finkelstein for his congregants who have been coming for a Torah parade in synagogues, the for the celebration of Sukkot, the Jewish dedication to Jewish life on post. 12 or 13 years, so we must be doing distribution of candy to youngsters, Feast of Tabernacles. “This lunch is the most Jewish thing I something right.” and dancing with Torah scrolls. In addition, he coordinates a daily do all week,” the Columbia resident said. Editor’s note: For information about —A.H.F. afternoon worship service at the NSA “We talk a lot about the holidays. He tells Jewish activities at Fort Meade, call and oversees sporadic Jewish-themed me more than I want to know.” Argonne Hills Chapel Center at 301-677- lectures on post. 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FILE PHOTO/DVD COVER COURTESY UNIVERSAL PICTURES The Fort Meade USO will screen “Furious 7” on Friday at 7 p.m. in the backyard area of its building at 8612 6th Armored Cavalry Road. The free event begins at 6 p.m. with a meal prepared and served by USO volunteers. The screening is exclusively for active-duty, National Guard and Reserve service members and their dependents. Post USO gets ‘Furious’ with DVD release

By Alan H. Feiler high-octane installment of “The Fast and based in Flint, Mich., which is promoting 2015 so far, trailing behind “Jurassic Staff Writer the Furious” franchise. the film. World.” The DVD was officially released by Sabia said food will include hot dogs, Directed by James Wan, the137-minute No, Vin Diesel probably won’t be Universal Studios Home Entertainment popcorn and potato chips, as well as film co-stars the late Paul Walker, Mi- dropping by. Neither will Dwayne “The on Tuesday. The film is rated PG-13. beverages. The movie will be shown on chelle Rodriguez and Kurt Russell. Rock” Johnson, or even The screening will be held an inflatable movie screen at 7 p.m. or by Asequel is scheduled for release April Ludacris. in the backyard area of the nightfall. 14, 2017. But Shawn M. Sabia, Fort Meade USO, at 8612 6th The event also will feature giveaways Ascreening and party for the DVD Fort Meade program co- Armored Cavalry Road. The and raffle prizes, courtesy of Very Special release of “Fast & Furious 6” was held in ordinator for USO-Met- free event is exclusively for Events. late 2013 at the Fort Meade USO, noted ropolitan Washington- active-duty, National Guard “They just want to give back to the Sabia. Baltimore, promises a and Reserve service members troops and the families,” Sabia said of the An unabashed fan of Vin Diesel and good time will be had by and their dependents. All filmmakers and promoters. “It’s their The Rock, Sabia said he expects between all at the organization’s service members and their way of saying thank you [to the military].” 300 to 400 attendees at the Fort Meade presentation of the wild- families will be welcomed at Filmed in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Colora- USO’s screening Friday night. ly popular thriller-action the door. do, Abu Dhabi, Tokyo and the Dominican “It should be a great time,” he said. film “Furious 7.” The festivities will begin at Republic, “Furious 7” premiered in L.A. “These films are all full of action. I’ve seen The screening will 6p.m. with a meal prepared on April 1and has already grossed more afew of them, and I’m a big fan. It should take place Friday night and served by USO volunteers than $1.5 billion worldwide, making it the be a lot of fun.” on post at a party celebrating the and provided by Very Special Events, a highest-grossing film in the franchise. It Editor’s note: For more information, call Blu-ray/DVD release of the most recent marketing and public relations company is the second highest-earning movie of the Fort Meade USO at 410-305-0660. SOUNDOFF!|THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 2015 NEWS 11 Pep Rally encourages military kids to thrive

By Lisa R. Rhodes Romain, a co-founder of The Comfort Staff Writer Crew for Military Kids and a motiva- tional speaker, and Julie Frost, a profes- Josie Jackson, a fifth-grader at Per- sional singer, dancer and actress. shing Hill Elementary School, recently At the start of the event, Frost shared learned something very important about how she grew up as a military child. getting along with other children. “It can be kind of tough sometimes,” “I didn’t know that you have to be nice she told the audience. to a bully — especially when they are very But Frost encouraged the children to mean,” the 10-year-old said. think positive as she led them in the song The challenges of bullying, military and dance routine “Pump It Up.” deployments, frequent moves and mak- Afterward, a film featuring cartoon ing new friends were among the topics characters named Darryl, Jack and Sky explored in a one-hour pep rally for shared tips on how military children can military children held Sept. 8 at School make friends at school, schedule time for Age Services. About 150 children at- homework and study, and handle bullies tended the event. in the school yard. The Pump-it-Up Back-to-School Pep Romain talked to the audience about Rally, sponsored by The Comfort Crew the importance of journaling; processing for Military Kids and the USO Transition negative thoughts and feelings; exercis- 360 Alliance, is an interactive show that ing and eating healthy for increased provides strategies for military children energy and well-being; and finding trust- ages 7 to 12 on how to manage school and ed adults to confide in when times get home life. hard. “We wanted them to get excited about Romain said the purpose of the rally the new school year and educate them on was to teach children coping strategies how to build friendships and deal with that build resilience. school situations such as bullying and “We also want kids to build peer-to- peer pressure,” said Latoya Hambright, peer relationships where they can sup- director of SAS. port each other,” he said. The Comfort Crew for Military Kids is Zy’an Staples, a fifth-grader at Oden- anonprofit organization that supports ton Elementary School, said she learned military youngsters ages 6 and older PHOTO COURTESY OF SCHOOL AGE SERVICES it is OK for children to be different. through programs designed to strength- Julie Frost, a professional singer and actress with The Comfort Crew for Military “I learned that having a learning en their social and emotional resilience, Kids, embraces Jalen Brown (left), 9, and Jonah Brown, 5, after a pep rally spon- disability is not bad,” the 10-year-old said. according to a statement from the sored by the organization at School Age Services on Sept. 8. “It just makes you a super-special kid.” organization. Editor’s note: For more information The USO Transition 360 Alliance is an their families successfully transition back according to the organization. about The Comfort Crew for Military Kids, initiative to help military personnel and into civilian life after their service ends, Last week’s pep rally was led by Trevor visit www.comfortcrew.org. Prescription Drug Take-Back Day set for Sept. 26

By Samson Robinson National Take-Back Day provides a and landfills as many unwanted medica- grounds (or any material that mixes with Prevention Coordinator venue to dispose of unwanted and unused tions end up in the trash or flushed down the medication and makes it less appeal- Army Substance Abuse Program medications. Collection efforts are com- the toilet. ing for pets and children to eat) to the bined with local Army and civilian Medicines play an important role in plastic bag. Seal the plastic bag and put it Fort Meade is hosting a Prescription community drug-awareness activities. treating certain conditions and diseases. in the trash. Drug Take-Back Day for the community More than seven million Americans Follow your prescriber’s instructions and •If medication is a solid (pill, liquid on Sept. 26 from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the abuse prescription drugs. Each day, ap- use all medications as instructed. capsule), add water to dissolve it. Exchange. proximately, 2,500 teens use prescription If you do not use all of your prescribed •Remove and destroy all identifying Fort Meade’s Army Substance Abuse drugs to get high for the first time. Studies or over-the-counter medication, unused personal information (prescription label) Program staff, in conjunction with the show that a majority of abused prescrip- portions must be disposed of properly to from all medication containers before Exchange Pharmacy and the Directorate tion drugs are obtained from family and avoid harm to wildlife, pets and humans. recycling them or throwing them away. of Emergency Services, will collect un- friends, including the home medicine Below is a list of tips to properly discard To drop off unused medications in your needed, unused and expired medications. cabinet. medication: community, go online to dea.gov and put The event is in support of National The public turned in more than 121tons •Do not flush unused medications or in your local zip code to find the closest Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, which of pills on the first National DrugTake- pour them down a sink or drain. drop-off point in your area. is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Back Day on Sept 25, 2010. The initiative is •To dispose in household trash, pour Editor’s note: For more information, call Administration and held across the also good for the environment, keeping medication into a sealable plastic bag. Samson Robinson, ASAP prevention coor- United States. disposed medications out of waterways •Add kitty litter, sawdust or coffee dinator, at 301- 677-7983. 12 SPORTS THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 2015 |SOUNDOFF! 9/11 Remembrance Run focuses on resilience, suicide

Fort Meade Public Affairs Office

More than 2,400 service members joined Garrison Commander Col. Brian P. Foley and Command Sgt. Maj. Rodwell L. Forbes for the installation’s annual 9/1l Remembrance Run at McGlachlin Parade Field. This year marks the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The run also was held in observance of National Suicide Prevention Month. The 90-minute event began Friday at 6:30 a.m. with the raising of the flag and playing of reveille. The command staff then led the group on a 3-mile run across the installation. Staff members from Fort Meade’s Army Substance Abuse Program manned a suicide prevention display, distributed water and also participated in the run. Afterward, Foley spoke about the importance of resiliency and of service members supporting each other. He also reminded military personnel about the Army’s ACE — Ask, Care, Escort — Suicide Prevention Program and how they should live by its principles. Councilman Pete Smith, vice chairman of Anne Arundel County’s District 1, and Amy Stratton, a representative for Rep. Elijah Cummings, also attended. For more photos of the event, go to PHOTOS BY NOAH SCIALOM flickr.com/photos/ftmeade. Marines run the 3-mile trek across the installation for the 9/11 Remembrance Run. The garrison also observed National Suicide Prevention Month.

Service members take an early morning 3-mile run across Fort Meade on Friday Sarah Lascurain, pushing her two children in a double stroller, and her friend Jo- to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. seph Leah run with service members during the garrison’s 9/11 Remembrance Run. SOUNDOFF!|THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 2015 COMMUNITY 13

SPORTS SHORTS NEWS & NOTES For more information, call 703-571-3177 For more information call 301-677-4922 or email [email protected]. or 301-677-6687.

Fort Meade Run Series The deadline for Soundoff! community Sensory-friendly films BOSS Go-Kart “News and Notes” is Friday at noon. All AMC Columbia Mall 14 Theater will offer Better Opportunities for Single Service The annual Fort Meade Run Series submissions are posted at the editor’s showings of sensory-friendly films for local Members is sponsoring a Go-Kart Tourna- continues with the following events: discretion and may be edited for space and Exceptional Family Member Program fami- ment on Saturday at 6 p.m. •Football Fanfare 5K: Saturday, 8 a.m., grammar. Look for additional community lies Sept. 26 and Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. The event is open to all single service Constitution Park events on the Fort Meade website at ftmea- The theater is located at 10300 Little members of all ranks. •Ghosts, Ghouls & Goblins 5K: Oct. 24, de.army.mil and the Fort Meade Facebook Patuxent Parkway in Columbia. Cost is $25. Today is the last day to 8 a.m., The Pavilion page at facebook.com/ftmeade. For more information on prices and a register. •Turkey Trot 5K: Nov. 21, 8 a.m., Mur- listing of upcoming movies, visit https:// For more information, go to ftmea- phy Field House www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory demwr.com. •Reindeer Run 5K: Dec. 19, 8 a.m., NEWS & EVENTS friendly-films. Murphy Field House Farmers’ market extended All runs are open to the public and New way to submit EFMP health program include a 1-mile walk. The Fort Meade Farmers’ Market is Preregistration for individuals costs announcements The Exceptional Family Member Pro- extended until Oct. 14. Patrons have the opportunity to shop $15. Registration on event day costs $25. Community members can advertise gram will host a discussion on Tricare’s for fall squash, pumpkins and other sea- Preregistration costs $45 per family of their upcoming event, meeting or class on Extended Care Health Option on Friday sonal produce. three to six people and $60 on the day of the Soundoff! community announcements from 10-11 a.m. at Army Community Serv- Pick up lunch from the food truck ven- the event. Preregistration for groups of page by visiting ftmeade.army.mil and ice, 830 Chisholm Ave. dors. seven to 10 runners costs $85. clicking on the Press Center tab. The guest speaker is LaTrice Davis, a The farmers’ market is open every All preregistered runners will receive a Once you are in the Fort Meade Press case management coordinator for Health Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the T-shirt. For more information, call 301- Center, click on PA services, story or pro- Net Federal Services. Pavilion. 677-3318. motion request and electronic inquiry form. To register, call 301-677-5590. For more information, call 301-677-3579. Inquiry forms should be submitted at Veterans Day Dedication least two weeks before the date of the Swinging Squares event, meeting or class. A Veterans Day Dedication will be held For more information, call Editor Dijon Nov. 10 at 12:30 p.m. at O’Malley Senior The Swinging Squares is a family-friend- Rolle at 301-677-6806. Activity Center, 1270 Odenton Road, Oden- ly, square dance club serving Fort Meade ton. and the surrounding community. RAB meeting Garrison Commander Col. Brian P. Foley Swinging Squares dances are held the third and fifth Saturday each month from The next Fort Meade environmental is the keynote speaker. September to May (excluding school holi- Restoration Advisory Board meeting is The guest speaker is Byron Morris, im- days) from 7:30-10 p.m. at Meade Middle today at 7 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott, mediate past president of the East Coast School. 2700 Hercules Road, Annapolis Junction. Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen. Dancers of all ages are welcome. Chil- Community members are invited to The program will include a music pre- dren must have completed third grade and attend. RAB meetings are held to keep the sentation by the Bowie Senior Choraleers FILE PHOTO be at least 9 years old. public informed of Fort Meade’s environ- and a video of the “Candy Bomber Story” A free introduction to modern, western mental cleanup and restoration program featuring the Mormon Ta bernacle Choir square dancing will be offered Sept. 24 Towson Military Appreciation and to provide opportunities for public and narration by Tom Brokaw. from 7-8:30 p.m. at Meade Middle School. Towson University’s Military Apprecia- involvement and open discussion. Light refreshments will be served. Classes are held Thursday nights at 7 tion Night will be Saturday at 6 p.m. at Members of the public who would like to For more information, call 410-222-0140. p.m. Unitas Stadium when Towson plays Holy learn more about the restoration program Lanes hiring Session 1 runs from Oct. 1 to Dec. 17. Cross. or to become a RAB member are encour- Cost is $60 for 11 weeks. Each service member will receive four aged to attend. The Fort Meade Bowling Center is hiring For more information, call Darlene at For more information, call 301-677-7999 recreation aids and food service workers. tickets. To redeem tickets, call 410-704- 410-519-2536 or Carl at 410-271-8776. 4366. or visit www.ftmeade.army.mil/director- For more information, call 301-677-6660 Additional tickets cost $8. To purchase ates/dpw/environment. Click on the RAB or go to https://www.usajobs.gov. additional tickets, use promo code TU- link. EDUCATION MILITARY. Hispanic Heritage Month For more information, go to TowsonTi- ‘Butterfly Release’ Observance ASAP training gers.com or call 1-800-TU-TIGER. Survivor Outreach Services will conduct The 2015 National Hispanic Heritage a “Butterfly Release” on Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. Month Observance will be held Sept. 24 The Army Substance Abuse Program’s Interval cycling classes at Burba Lake. from 11:30-1 p.m. at McGill Training Center. substance abuse-prevention training will Gaffney Fitness Center is offering inter- Gold Star Mother’s Day will be observed The free event, hosted by U.S. Army be held Sept. 28 from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. val cycling classes on Tuesdays from Sept. 27 to “honor and remember” surviv- Cyber Command and Second Army, will at the Post Theater, and Tuesday and Sept. 8:45- 9:45 a.m. ing military mothers. feature cultural performances, arts and 17 from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. at Smallwood The program is designed to increase For more information, call the SOS crafts, food sampling and music by the U.S. Hall.. cardiovascular fitness while delivering an coordinator at 301-677-5590 or go to Army Field Band Ensemble. For more information, call 301-677-7983. incredible calorie burn. symbolsofhonor.org. Hispanic Heritage Month is observed Classes are open to all authorized user from Sept. 15 to Oct.15 each year. Sept. 15 Homeschool Group ages 18 and older. VA Resource Exhibit is the anniversary of independence for the The Fort Meade Homeschool Group Cost per class is $5. The Department of Veterans Affairs will Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El meets throughout the year for field trips For more information, call 301-677- host a Resource Exhibit at the Fort Meade Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nica- and social outings. 2349. Exchange on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ragua. See NEWS & NOTES, page 14 14 COMMUNITY THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 2015 |SOUNDOFF!

NEWS & NOTES, Frompage 13 For more information, call 301-677-5677. piano, swimming, dance, tae kwon do and information, call 410-923-3400 or go to tumbling. aacountyfair.org. For information on upcoming events, Survey for teens Registration information is available at • Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention visit the “Fort Meade Homeschool Group” The Uniformed Services University of Child, Yo uth and School Services’ Parent will be held today and Friday from 10 a.m. on Facebook. Go to https://www.face- the Health Sciences, the Walter Reed Central Services office at 1900 Reece to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 book.com/groups/FortMeadeHomes- National Military Medical Center and Fort Road. p.m. at the Hunt Valley Wyndham, 245 choolGroup/ Belvoir Community Hospital are conduct- For more information, including regis- Shawan Road, Hunt Valley. Admission ing a research survey for teens. tration deadlines, call 301-677-1156/1149/ costs $15-20. The event will feature retro Financial, Employment The study is designed for military chil- 1104. merchandise, vintage collectibles and a Readiness dren ages 12-17 who are above average Patrons already enrolled with CYSS can movie room. register for classes online at ftmeademwr- TV celebrities include Lee Majors of Army Community Service offers Fi- weight or report loss of control of eating. .com. “The Big Valley” and “Six Million Dollar nancial Readiness and Employment Readi- Parents are invited to the initial meet- Man”; Lindsay Wagner of “The Bionic ness classes to all ranks and services and ings. Romp ’n Stomp Woman”; Dean Stockwell of “Quantum to DoD civilian employees at the Commu- The survey is expected to begin in Octo- Leap”; Angela Cartwright of “Make Room nity Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave. ber. Individuals who qualify to participate Romp ’n Stomp playgroup for children For Daddy,” “Lost in Space” and “The Registration is required for each class. in this study will be compensated for their ages 5 and younger and their parents Sound of Music”; Jon Provost of “Lassie”; •Retirement Transition: Monday, 9 a.m. time. meets Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at and cast of “My Three Sons” Stanley Liv- to noon Visits can be scheduled at participants’ the Yo uth Center gym at 909 Ernie Pyle St. ingston, Barry Livingston and Tina Cole. •Getting Out of Debt: Tuesday, 9-11 a.m. convenience. For more information, call 301-677-5590 For more information, call 443-286- •Money-Smart Kids: Sept. 28, 9-11 a.m. For more information, call 301-295-1598. or email [email protected]. 6821 or go to mgraml.wix.com/nostalgia- To register, call 301-677-5590 or go to convention. fortmeadeacs.checkappointments.com Back-to-School Party Weekly playgroup • Maryland RV Show will be held today The Teen Center will sponsor an Open Children ages 4 and younger are invited through Monday at the Maryland State Free classes House/Back-to-School Party on Friday at to a weekly playgroup held every Friday Fairgrounds, 2200 Yo rk Road, Timonium. 2:30 p.m. from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Family The Navy Fleet and Family Support Admission costs $8-$12. More than 85 The event is free for members and $2 Advocacy Center, 2462 85th Medical Bat- Center offers a variety of classes at its recreational vehicles will be displayed. For for nonmembers. talion Ave. facility at 2212 Chisholm Ave. more information, call 410-561-7323 or go Learn about the center’s programs and The playgroup features a variety of The free classes are open to DoD ID to mdrv.com. meet the staff. engaging activities to build strong parent- cardholders including active-duty service • Orthodox Church of St. Matthew Enjoy games, snacks and music. child relationships. members, retirees and their family mem- Multi-Cultural Festival will be held Oct. 3 For more information, call 301-677- Space is limited. Registration is required bers, DoD civilian employees and contrac- from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Oct. 4 from 11:30 6054. for each session. tors. a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at King’s Contrivance For more information, call 301-677- Registration is required for each class. Village Center in Columbia. Admission is 5590. Financial: free. •Paying for College: Sept. 29, 9-11 a.m. The annual event features entertain- Employment: ment and homemade Greek, Slavic, Ro- •Interviewing Skills: Tuesday, 9 a.m. to RECREATION manian, Ethiopian, Lebanese and American noon foods. Food platters cost $10. •Working A Job Fair: Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to Out & About The festival also features a wine and noon • The 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air beer garden, raffles and door prizes, silent Life Skills Show featuring the U.S. Air Force auction, a large area for children’s activ- •Common Sense Parenting: Sept. 21, Thunderbirds is scheduled for Saturday. ities, and church tours. 9-10 a.m. Gates open at 9 a.m. The ceremonies Live cultural entertainment includes Topic: “Preventing Misbehavior” and air acts start at 11:30 a.m. Russian, Greek, Irish and Mexican perform- Military/Retirement Free parking is available at FedEx Field ances; Chinese dance troupes; and belly •Deployment Brief: Today, 10-11:30 a.m. and Branch Avenue Metro Station with free dancers. •TGPS (Transition, Goals, Plans and FILE PHOTO shuttles to the show. For more information and festival Success) Workshop: Monday to Sept. 25, 8 Community members with base access photos, go to http://stmatthewfestival.org. a.m. to 4 p.m. Youth Fishing Rodeo parking will be allowed to park on the east • Leisure Travel Services is offering its •Medical Records Review: Appointment next monthly bus trip to New Yo rk City on The Meade Road and Gun Club and the side. required Saturday, with discounts to attractions. Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare For more information, visit www.an- To register or for more information, call Bus cost is $60. For more information, call and Recreation are sponsoring Fort drews.af.mil/library/2015jointbaseandrew- 301-677-9017 or 301-677-9018. 301-677-7354 or visit ftmeademwr.com. Meade’s annual Yo uth Fishing Rodeo on sairshow.asp. Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Burba • Maryland Renaissance Festival is YOUTH Lake. held Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. MEETINGS Registration begins at 8 a.m. at Area #5. to 7 p.m., rain or shine, through Oct. 25 at The free competition is open to ages 1821 Crownsville Road, Annapolis. Tickets • Moms of Multiples Group will meet Storytime 3-15. range from $7-$24. For more information, today at the Family Advocacy Center, 2462 The Children’s Library offers pre-kinder- For more information, go to ftmea- call 800-296-7304 or go to marylandre- 85th Medical Battalion Ave. For more garten Storytime on Thursdays at 9:30 demwr.com. naissancefestival.com. For immediate information, call 301-677-4118. a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Kuhn Hall, 4415 ticket purchasing, go to http://www.renn- • Prostate Cancer Support Group Llewellyn Ave. SKIES classes fest.com/tickets. meets at Walter Reed National Military • Anne Arundel County Fair will be •Today: “Baby Bear Sees Blue” — sto- Fall instructional classes for Schools of Medical Center in Bethesda on the third held through Sunday at the Anne Arundel ries about colors Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Thursday of every month. The next meet- County Fairgrounds, 1450 Generals High- •Sept. 24: “Hooray for Fall” — stories Skills Unlimited are open for registration. ing is today from 1-2 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 way. Admission costs $5-$7. For more about autumn Classes include driver’s education, p.m. in the America Building, River Confer- SOUNDOFF!|THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 2015 COMMUNITY 15 ence Room (next to the Prostate Center), Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave. The along-lasting relationship. For more in- MOVIES third floor. next meeting is Sept. 28. For more information, call 301-677-4118. Spouses/partners are invited. Military ID formation, call Celena Flowers or Jessica • Cub Scout Pack 377 invites boys in is required for base access. Men without a Hobgood at 301-677-5590. first through fifth grades, or ages 7 to 10, to The movie schedule is subject to change. military ID should call the Prostate Center • Retired Officers’ Wives’ Club will attend its weekly Monday meetings at 6 For a recorded announcement of showings, at 301-319-2900 at least four business hold its next luncheon meeting on Oct. 6 p.m. at Argonne Hills Chapel Center. call 301-677-5324. Further listings are days prior to the event for base access. at 11 a.m. at Club Meade. The program will For more information, email Cubmaster available on the Army and Air Force For more information, call retired Col. feature Alan DeValerio, who will relate Christopher Lassiter at pack377_cm@ya- Exchange Service website at www.aa- Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or email fascinating details of the career of enter- hoo.com or Committee Chairperson Marco fes.com. [email protected]. tainer George Burns and will perform Cilibert at [email protected]. Movies start Fridays and Saturdays at •Meade Area Garden Club is sponsor- vaudeville routines with an offstage voice • Boy Scout Troop 377 meets Mondays 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. ing its opening Welcome Garden Party on of Burns’ wife and partner, Gracie Allen. from 7-8:30 p.m. at Argonne Hills Chapel PRICES: Tickets are $6 for adults (12 and Friday at 10 a.m. at the Jessup Community Cost of luncheon is $18. Reservations Center on Rockenbach Road. The troop is older) and $3.50 for children. 3D Movies: $8 Center located at the corner of Route 175 are required by noon Sept. 30. Call your actively recruiting boys ages 11 to 18. For adults, $5.50 children. and Wigley Avenue. area representative or Betty Wade at more information, email Lisa Yetman, at Lucionne Holmberg, an artisan and 410-551-7082. [email protected]; Scoutmaster Ed Today through Sept. 26 owner of Shabana, will present “Autumn Membership dues are $25 per year. Smith at [email protected]; or Equinox” featuring a demonstration and Members may bring guests at any time to Wendall Lawrence, committee chair- program on Ikebana flower arranging. the luncheons, which are held on the first person, at [email protected]. Refreshments will be served. No reser- Tuesday of each month, except June, July, To see what the troop offers, go to vations required. August and January. www.troop377.retiredguy.net. Join the club for nine informative and For more information, call Lianne Rob- • Catholic Women of the Chapel fun programs throughout the year; trips erts, ROWC president, at 301-464-5498. meets every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. for that include the annual Philadelphia • Moms Support Group meets Thurs- prayer and Bible study in the Main Post Flower Show; activities relating to garden- days from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Potomac Chapel, 4419 Llewellyn Ave. Monthly pro- ing; and a bake sale in the fall. Place Neighborhood Center. The group is grams are held Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The Annual membership costs $20 and is for mothers of young children up to age 3. group is open to all women in the commu- extended to anyone in the community Meet other moms with young children and nity ages 18 and older — active duty, retiree interested in gardening. share tips. Children are welcome. Regis- and civilian — for prayer, faith fellowship, For more information, call Jennifer Gar- tration is required. For more information, and service. For more information, email cia, membership chair, at 443-949-8348, call 301-677-5590. Mariana Yinh at [email protected]. or Sharon Durney, club president, at 410- • Moms Walking Group, sponsored by • Women’s Empowerment Group 761-5019. Parent Support, meets Thursdays from meets Wednesdays from 2-3:30 p.m. to Friday: “Trainwreck” (R). Having • Calling All Dads, for expecting fathers 8:30-9:15 a.m. at the Family Advocacy provide a safe, confidential arena for the thought that monogamy was never pos- and fathers with children of all ages, meets Program, 2462 85th Medical Battalion Ave. support, education and empowerment of sible, a commitment-phobic career wom- the first and third Monday of every month To register, call 301-677-3617. women who have experienced past or an may have to face her fears when she from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Family Advo- • Project Healing Waters meets Thurs- present family violence. meets a good guy. With Amy Schumer, Bill cacy Program Center, 2462 85th Medical days from 6-8 p.m. at the Soldiers and Location is only disclosed to partici- Hader, LeBron James. Battalion Ave. Family Assistance Center, 2462 85th Medi- pants. To register, call Samantha Herring, The next meeting is Monday. Children cal Battalion Ave. victim advocate, at 301-677-4124 or Kath- Saturday: “Ant-Man” (PG-13). Armed are welcome. Registration is required. For The project is dedicated to the physical erine Lamourt, victim advocate, at 301- with a super-suit with the astonishing more information, call 301-677-4118. and emotional rehabilitation of wounded 677-4117. ability to shrink in scale but increase in • Families Dealing with Deployment warriors and veterans through fly fishing, • American Legion Post 276 is open to strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must meets the first and third Monday of every fly tying and outings. veterans and active-duty service members embrace his inner hero and help his month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Family For more information, call Larry Vawter, at 8068 Quarterfield Road in Severn. mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a Advocacy Program, 2462 85th Medical program leader, at 443-535-5074 or email Breakfast may be purchased beginning at heist that will save the world. With Paul Battalion Ave. Children welcome. The next [email protected]. 9a.m. Lunches may be purchased from Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly. meeting is Monday. • Dancing with the Heroes, free ball- 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Happy Hour is 4-6 The group is for families experiencing an room dance lessons for the Warrior Transi- p.m. Dinner may be purchased at 6 p.m. on Sunday: “Southpaw” (R). Boxer Billy upcoming or current deployment, or the tion Unit, meets Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Fridays and the fourth Sunday of every Hope turns to trainer Tick Willis to help service members who has recently re- Argonne Hills Chapel Center in the seminar month. him get his life back on track after losing turned from deployment. For more in- room. Membership discounts are offered for his wife in a tragic accident and his formation, call 301-677-5590 or email Participants should wear loose clothing, active-duty military. For more information, daughter to child protection services. [email protected]. comfortable shoes with leather soles. No call 410-969-8028 or visit americanlegion- With Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, • Resiliency of Men Group will meet super high heels or flip-flops. post276.org. Oona Laurence. Wednesday from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Family • Spanish Christian Service is con- • Monthly Prayer Breakfast, hosted by Advocacy Center, 2462 85th Medical Bat- ducted Sundays at 1 p.m. at the Cavalry the Garrison Chaplain’s Office, is held the Sept. 25: “Mr. Holmes” (PG). An aged, talion Ave. For more information, call 301- Chapel located at 8465 Simonds St. and first Thursday of every month at 7 a.m. at retired Sherlock Holmes looks back on his 677-4118. 6th Armored Cavalry Road. Club Meade. The next prayer breakfast is life, and grapples with an unsolved case • Society of Military Widows meets For more information, call Elias Mendez Oct. 1. There is no cost for the buffet. involving a beautiful woman. With Ian for brunch the fourth Sunday of the month at 301-677-7314 or 407-350-8749. Donations are optional. McKellen, Laura Linney, Hiroyuki Sana- at 1 p.m. at the Lanes. The next meeting is • Couples Communication meets Menu features eggs, bacon, sausage, da. Sept. 27. For more information, call Betty every Monday from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the biscuits, gravy, grits, Danish, fruit, coffee Jones at 410-992-1123. Family Advocacy Program Center, 2462 and ice water. Sept. 26: “Vacation” (R). Rusty Gris- • Marriage Enrichment Group, spon- 85th Medical Battalion Ave. All Fort Meade employees, family mem- wold takes his own family on a road trip to sored by Army Community Service, meets The session is aimed at helping couples bers, and civilian and military personnel are "Walley World" in order to spice things up the second and fourth Monday of every develop tools to enhance their relationship, invited. with his wife and reconnect with his sons. month from 3-4 p.m. at the Community gain problem-solving strategies, and create For more information, call 301-677-6703. With Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Chris Hemsworth.