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Celebrating Diversity See OKTOBERFEST, Page 18 Observance Highlights Hispanic-American Heritage AAPGPublishedP in the interestG of the people of AberdeenNNEWS Proving Ground,E MarylandWS www.TeamAPG.com THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2015 Vol. 59, No. 40 Community invited to Oktoberfest Oct. 23 & 24 By AMBURR REESE USAG APG From brats and beer to oompah and polka, come celebrate Aberdeen Proving Ground’s 2015 Oktoberfest at the APG North (Aberdeen) rec- reation center grounds, Oct. 23-24. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 with an opening ceremony, during which the instal- lation commander will make brief remarks and tap the ceremonial keg. “For many families, APG’s Oktoberfest has become a great way to celebrate the fall season,” said APG FMWR Chief Mike Lupacchino. “The festival provides some- thing for everyone in the family from children’s activities, delicious Ger- Photo by Stacy Smith man-style food and bev- erages, polka and oompah Third PrepareAthon draws APG families music to craft vendors.” The celebration will 1st Lt. Miguel Arvelo, 20th CBRNE Command, points to “mommy” for his 2-year-old son, Matthew, during the installation’s third and final continue 11 a.m., Satur- National Preparedness Month PrepareAthon held at the Corvias Bayside Community Center on APG North (Aberdeen), Sept. 30. Arvelo’s day, Oct. 24 beginning wife (off camera) poked her head out of a vehicle turret to surprise their son. See more photos from the PrepareAthon on page 19. with a Volksmarch run/ walk and wraps up at 9 p.m. with a sure-to-wow fireworks display. “This year the Wash- ingtonia Dancers will be performing,” said fest Celebrating diversity See OKTOBERFEST, page 18 Observance highlights Hispanic-American heritage inside By STACY SMITH APG News Team APG paid tribute to Hispanic-Ameri- CYBER can cultures during an annual observance at the The U.S. Army Cyber Myer Auditorium on APG North (Aberdeen), Command marks Sept. 30, which coincided with National Hispan- ic Heritage Month. Cybersecurity Awareness The U.S. Army Research Development and Month. Engineering Command hosted the observance Users|4 and Jyuii Hewitt, executive deputy to the REDE- COM commander, greeted the audience in Eng- lish and Spanish. Audience members included VIETNAM local students from Joppatowne and Aberdeen Marine vet struggled to high schools. adjust to life post-’Nam, In keeping with the 2015 theme, “His- rejoined military as Army See HERITAGE, page 18 drill sergeant. Vet|11 Guest speaker David Jimenez, executive tech- nical director and deputy to the commander, U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, talks TECHNOLOGY about how changing demographics energize diversity in military and government leader- Two aerial recon aircraft ship during the National Hispanic Heritage achieved a major Month observance at the Myer Auditorium on operational milestone. APG North (Aberdeen), Sept. 30. ISR|14 Photo by Stacy Smith APG Army Ten Miler team opens new track APG Senior Command Sgt. Maj. William Bruns, right, and Capt. Tarik Jones, left, days until officially open the new Fanshaw Field run- 15 ning track as members of the APG Army Ten Oktoberfest Miler team look on during a ribbon cutting Oct. 23 & 24 ceremony, Oct. 5. The team ran a ceremonial first lap around see page 10 for details the recently-constructed track before com- pleting physical training. Sgt. Alan Tobin, online APG North (Aberdeen) team captain, said the team has been training weekly in prepa- ration for the 31st Army Ten Miler race in www.TeamAPG. Washington D.C., Oct. 11. com/APGNews “We meet every morning, Monday through Friday, to train and get ready for the facebook.com/ race,” Tobin said, adding that teams from APGMd installations around the world will participate in the annual race. twitter.com/ USAGAPG The Army Ten Miler is the second largest ten-mile race in the U.S. Its mission is to pro- fl ickr.com/photos/ mote the Army, build Espirt de corps, support usagapg/ Army fitness goals, and enhance community relations. For more information, visit www. armytenmiler.com. ICE system http://ice.disa.mil/ Facebook, http://on.fb.me/HzQIow Photo by Stacy Smith index Mark Your Calendar | 6 By the Numb#rs | 7 All Things Maryland | 9 At Your Service | 9 MWR Events | 10 APG History | 13 Crossword | 16 Did You Know? | 18 2 APG News • October 8, 2015 Volunteers needed for Veterans Day variety show What would you learn how to do if By STACY SMITH you had the time? APG News Calling all singers, dancers, actors, comedians and talented members of the Team APG community! Volunteers are need- ed for a special Veterans Day “Red, Hot and Blues” Variety Show cooridnated by Aberdeen Proving Ground volunteers at the Perry Point VA Medical Center, Nov. 11. To cook as well Similar to traditional USO shows, the celebratory perfor- as my grand- mance will provide an opportunity for Team APG to show their “Red, Hot & Blues” mother did. She appreciation of veterans of all ages through entertainment. was a French Coordinated by the APG Garrison Headquarters and Head- lady [who] met quarters Company and Variety Show Director Tricia Devine, my grandfather the show will honor veterans of every war and military during WWII. engagement since World War II. She always just Veterans Day “We want to go out to the community and lift their spirits,” kept up her Devine said, adding that the performance will include a lot of incredible cook- Lydia Moore familiar songs with modified lyrics that honor the veterans. ing. I’d really like Family member to keep that tra- APG Soldiers, family members, and civilians, and mem- dition going. bers of the off-post community who are at least 18 years old Variety Show are encouraged to volunteer, and prior theatre experience is not required. “Talent, no talent – no excuse,” Devine said. “Showing respect to our vets is what it’s all about.” Wednesday, Nov. 11 I would like to Devine is also seeking volunteers to paint props, cue per- learn how to formers and help behind the scenes. Time is flexible, but vol- Perry Point VA Medical Center fly helicopters unteers should generally be able to commit a few hours once or planes. I just a week to rehearsal this month. Two of the rehearsal dates will Volunteers Needed! like to fly and take place at the Perry Point VA Medical Center, and drivers I always want- are required to pay the $8 Hatem Bridge toll. Actors ed to. I tried Incoming Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) [to learn] but I Commander Capt. Danny Allen said people should consider Dancers couldn’t see. You Sgt. 1st Class volunteering for the variety show “to give something back to Singers have to have the people who have already given so much.” right vision. Nakia Finney “It’s important to give back to veterans to show your appre- Comedians KUSAHC ciation for all that they’ve given for the country,” he said. Devine said this will be the first time the drama club she Behind-the-Scenes spearheads has performed at the hospital, adding that veter- ans are typically bussed into Aberdeen and Havre de Grace for I’d like to learn performances. [to speak] To volunteer, call “We need to come to them for a change,” she said. French fluent- 410-278-3000! ly. I love the lan- The one-time performance is for housed veterans and staff guage. I had at Perry Point VA and is not open to the public, although APG Spanish and leadership is encouraged to attend. French in high Anyone interested in volunteering their time and talents school, but should call Capt. Allen at 410-278-3000. I don’t real- ly remember Theresa half of it. It’d be Michaux the closest way Family member of me going to Europe as possible. I’d like to learn how to play the piano. Just the attention to detail and Police & Fire the music that they make is fascinating. Staff Sgt. Willie BLOTTER Houston The following statistics Calls for Service Traffic Accidents – 10 KUSAHC were provided by the APG Active Warrants – 10 Directorate of Emergency FIRE: 84 Services, recapping the fire, Fire Alarms – 32 Citations medic and police responses, Mutual Aid* – 22 TOTAL: 326 issued citations and arrests Watercraft Emergencies – 1 Warning Citations –167 I’d like to learn made during the month of Fire Drills – 14 more about sci- September. Non-Warning Citations – 159 ence and new MEDIC: 26 advances in can- Mutual Aid* – 2 Arrests cer research. Chest Pains – 4 TOTAL: 16 I have peo- *Mutual Aid often involves Breathing Problems – 1 Traffic Related – 7 ple in my fam- incidents off post in the local ily that had POLICE: 346 Warrant Arrests – 8 community. Domestic Related – 0 cancer before, Alarm Activation – 181 and they’re in Ceciliana Cruz 911 Hang-ups – 21 DUI/Alcohol Related – 1 remission. Drug Related – 1 CECOM APG SEVEN DAY FORECAST Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed 72° 56° 78° 53° 64° 47° 67° 49° 72° 53° 72° 53° 69° 49° Editorial content is prepared, edited and approved by the APG email [email protected]. Public Affairs Office. The APG News is printed by The Baltimore Deadline for copy is Thursday at noon for the following AAPGPG NNEWSEWS Sun Media Group, a private firm in no way connected with the Thursday’s paper. The APG News, a civilian enterprise newspaper, is an au- Department of the Army, under exclusive written contract with thorized publication for members of the U.S. Army. Con- APG. 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