Military Appreciation Night at Ripken Stadium Aug

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newsbrief AUGUST IS ANTI- TERRORISM AWARENESS MONTH

“See Something…Say Something.” It’s a simple phrase that we’ve all heard many times, but do we really know what it means? What exactly are we looking for? And do we really know what do to if we see it? To help us better under- stand the importance of Photo by Molly Blosse identifying suspicious activity and the proper way to report it, the Army developed the anti-terrorism awareness program called “iWATCH”. The types of activities and behaviors everone should watch for include (but are not limited to): strangers asking questions about security or building security proce- dures; briefcases, bags, or packages left unat- tended; cars or trucks left in no-parking zones in front of important build- Photo by Molly Blosse Photo by Yvonne Johnson ings; or chemical smells or fumes. (Clockwise, from left) APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford throws out the first pitch for the Aberdeen IronBirds Members of Team APG Military Appreciation Night at Ripken Stadium Aug. 6; Staff Sgt. William Ely wears an explosive ordnance disposal suit, and should report any suspi- Spc. Patrick McElhinney assists as they demonstrate a remote control vehicle to a local family; CECOM Chief of Staff Col. Paul cious activity to the APG E. Harris III, right, chats with Vietnam-era veteran Carol Baker, commander of American Legion Department of Maryland, while police by calling 410-306- visiting the seating area reserved for veterans and Gold Star family members. 2222; From off post in Maryland, call 1-800-492- TIPS. In an emergency, dial 911. Military Appreciation Night Turn to page 5 and cut out the installation watch card to keep in your wal- Aberdeen IronBirds thank Soldiers, families, local veterans let. By YVONNE JOHNSON tests during between-inning breaks. Along was joined by CECOM Chief of Staff Col. APG News with several other APG organizations, they Colonel Charles E. Harris III; APG Garrison The Aberdeen IronBirds baseball hosted also hosted informational displays in the sta- Commander Col. James E. Davis and Garri- inside its annual salute to APG and the U.S. armed dium passageway. son Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey O. Adams. forces during Military Appreciation Night APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. In addition, more than 20 Soldiers unfurled HEALTH festivities at Ripken Stadium Aug. 6. Bruce T. Crawford led the APG crew and an American flag in the stadium outfield as threw out the game’s first pitch to Iron- The Army celebrates the APG Soldiers took part in pre-game pro- ceedings and performed entertaining con- Birds infielder Alexander Lee. Crawford See IRONBIRDS, page 18 Performance Triad and healthy living this month. August|5 Job Expo draws more than 400

Story and photos by STACY SMITH SMOKING APG News The DOD, Army and More than 400 job seekers attend- Harford County offer ed the Employment Resources Day tools to help kick & Expo at the APG North (Aber- tobacco habit. deen) recreation center Aug. 5. The three-hour event, hosted I quit|8 by the Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program, was open to the public and featured EMAIL more than 65 vendors from local All Enterprise Email users and national employers. The pur- must be below inbox size pose of the event was to connect job limits by Oct. 1. seekers with potential employers. Email|12 See EXPO, page 17 More than 400 community members attended the Army Community Service Employment Resources Day & Expo at the APG North (Aberdeen) NAT’L GUARD recreation center Aug. 5. Balitmore City youth explored benefits of a Marine recruits take career in the Maryland National Guard. fitness test at APG MDNG|14

Marine recruit Daniel Jeong, 18, from Bel Air, Maryland, musters all his strength to complete a series of pull-ups during a fitness test at the APG North (Aberdeen) recre- online ation center Aug. 8. Approximately 30 recruits completed the three-part fitness test led by Staff Sgt. Phillip J. Barnes of the Bel Air www.TeamAPG. com/APGNews Marine Corps Recruiting Station. The recruits completed timed pull-ups, crunches, and a mile and one-half run. facebook.com/ 1st Sgt. Jermaine Allen, Headquarters and APGMd Headquarters Company, APG Garrison, facilitated the event. He said he was impressed with the efficiency of the twitter.com/ portable pull-up bar system the Marine recruiters brought USAGAPG with them so the training could be completed outside. ﬂ ickr.com/photos/ “That’s something different,” he said. “I’ve never seen usagapg/ that before.” The recruits who passed the fitness test will report to USMC Recruit Training at Parris Island, South Carolina ICE system later this year. http://ice.disa.mil/ Facebook, http://on.fb.me/HzQIow Photo by Stacy Smith

Which famous person – living or Police & Fire deceased – would you like to meet? BLOTTER “German Chan- The following statistics Calls for Service Traffic Accidents – 15 cellor Angela were provided by the APG Merkel because I Active Warrants – 10 Directorate of Emergency FIRE: 127 would like to ask Fire Alarms – 75 her some ques- Services, recapping the fire, Citations medic and police responses, Mutual Aid* – 20 tions. I think it TOTAL: 420 would be inter- issued citations and arrests Watercraft Emergencies – 1 Warning Citations – 251 esting, because I made during the month of July. MEDIC: 76 Citations – 169 was born in Ger- Mutual Aid* – 1 many, and her Heidi Solinsky Arrests politics is pret- Chest Pains – 3 Family member ty much aligned *Mutual Aid often involves Breathing Problems – 3 TOTAL: 14 incidents off post in the local with mine.” POLICE: 602 Traffic Related – 4 community. Warrant Arrests – 3 Alarm Activation – 280 911 Hang-ups – 24 Domestic Related – 2 “Donald Trump, because he’s got a fantastic mind. He doesn’t let anything get him down and CYSS child care openings he leads a lot of people. He started out with Child, Youth & School Services Programs are offered in nothing, lost a Emory Child, Youth and School the areas of leisure, recre- lot of his real O’Donnell Services (CYSS) at Aber- ation, the arts; sports and estate, but then Exchange deen Proving Ground fitness; life skills, citizen- he bounced offers active duty mil- ship and leadership; and back. I just admire him.” itary and DOD civilians mentoring and support ser- and contractors a compre- vices. Lego League, Cook- hensive set of programs to ing Club, Gardening Club, assist with before and after Photography Club, Fine “Marilyn Mon- school, and full-day child Arts and much more. roe. I’d want to care needs. Pre-school age ask her how it Before and after openings feels to be so school openings The APG South Child beautiful and The APG North (Aber- Development Center has wanted by so deen) and APG South immediate full-time child many people.” (Edgewood) programs care openings at their currently have immedi- facility for children ages Elvia Pomerat ate before and after school 3 and 4 years old in need Family member care openings for the 2015- of full-time care. 2016 school year at their school age and youth services Through Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum and facilities. TS Gold, activities are offered in the areas of oral language, Harford County Public Schools will transport students social/emotional, physical, cognitive, literacy, mathematics, Roy from Roye Williams and Edgewood Elementary schools science and technology, social studies, arts and English lan- “Barack Obama. as well as Aberdeen and Edgewood Middle schools from and guage acquisition. I find he’s the to the APG youth services facilities. Eligible patrons attend- Participants for before and after school care and full-day most amaz- ing other schools must provide their own transportation. child care must be registered with the Parent Central Office. ing man that we ever had Through partnerships with National 4-H, Character Counts Fees are based on the Total Family Income. Fees are waived as president. I and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the installation helps for all middle school students’ afternoon care. For more know he’s the youth work with their strengths, interests, and each other, to information contact the Parent Central Office at 410-278- most educat- feel good about themselves, and to grow as individuals. 7479 or 410-278-7571 ed, and the fact that he’s been able to do what Johnny Lee he’s doing, with Davis, Sr. Leave Donations Employees eligible for donations in the so many people Retired military Voluntary Leave Transfer Program against him in Congress, amazes me.” To participate in the Voluntary Adair, Jennifer Gilley, Christopher M Perkins, Olga C. Leave Program, use forms OPM 630, Application to Become a Alba, Audrey Hancock, Kimberly M. Royston, James A. Leave Recipient Under the Vol- Ault, Ashley Ingram, Debra Solomon, Je’Neane “Jesus would be untary Leave Transfer Program; the one for me. OPF 630-A, Request to Donate Avato, Jennifer B. Johnson, Douglas W. Tezak-Reid, Theresa M. Annual Leave to Leave Recipi- He forgave all Boone, Nancy D. Leonforte, John L. Tomlinson, Rachel L. my sins, and he ent Under the Voluntary Leave loves me uncon- Transfer Program (within agen- Budzinski, David Kladitis, Johnathan cy); or OPM 630- B, Request to ditionally and Donate Annual Leave to Leave Clark, Lyra Kuciej, Andrea D. shows me mercy Recipient Under the Voluntary Dissek, Michael J. Mason, Jeremy L. and grace. And Leave Transfer Program (outside he answers most agency). Please contact Sue Gaddis, Lonnie McCauley, Adrienne of my prayers. Campbell at 410-306-0266 or He’s just awe- Diane Blagdon [email protected] Gardner, DeShawna Morrow, Patricia D. some to me.” Contractor APG SEVEN DAY FORECAST Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed

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By COURTNEY GILBERT ATEC Mirroring the nationally recognized Federal Nursing Mother’s Program, the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Com- mand issued a Nursing Mother’s Poli- cy earlier this year, permitting nursing mothers time and a private area to express breast milk while at work. World Breast Feeding Week was recognized globally Aug. 1-7, with the theme “Breastfeeding and Work: Let’s Make it Work.” The new ATEC policy was drafted after the Office of Personnel Management issued its Guide for Establishing a Feder- al Nursing Mother’s Program in response to an amendment to the Fair Labor Stan- dards Act initiated by the Affordable Care Act in March 2010. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 70 percent of mothers with children younger than 3-years-old are working full-time. The amendment grants nursing mothers a flexible schedule and a reasonable amount of time to express milk for up to 12 months after their child’s birth, and a private space, other than a restroom, in which to do it. Though ATEC headquarters already has a lactation room in place, it issued its Nursing Mother’s Policy April 14 to outline the workplace accommodations being provided for the organization’s nursing mothers returning to work after maternity leave. Photo by Andricka Thomas “Not having a calm, clean place to Mirroring the nationally recognized Federal Nursing Mother’s Program, the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command pump really hinders milk productivity issued a Nursing Mother’s Policy April 14 permitting nursing mothers time and a private area to express breast milk while and made it harder to get a good milk at work. supply,” said Natalie Dennison, a recruit analyst at ATEC. “In the past, my only nursing mothers tend to return to their with mission accomplishment. previous children. options for places where I could pump pre-pregnancy weight faster and have less The ATEC designated lactation room The OPM guide notes that estab- milk were either the bathroom stalls or postpartum bleeding. offers nursing moms two separate and lishing workplace accommodations for the supply closets.” The OPM guide encourages agencies private lactation stations with access to nursing mothers allows them to better The CDC recommends that mothers to support the Nursing Mother’s Program electricity for breast pumps, explained integrate their work and family needs breastfeed for at least the first six months to the fullest extent possible and notes Gale Sauer, ATEC health and wellness and makes for a smoother transition after after giving birth in order for the infant when agencies permit nursing mothers to coordinator. they return to work. It states that as a to reap the immediate and long-term express their breast milk while at work, it “The setup of the lactation room is also result, employers will see a decrease in benefits of breastfeeding. The American reduces their time away from work and great,” Dennison said. “The tables allow turnover rates, absenteeism, and enjoy Academy of Pediatrics reports that a sig- lessens the need to take leave without pay. the moms to bring laptops so we can actu- higher morale and productivity from nificant benefit of breastfeeding is that it According to the ATEC policy, nurs- ally keep working while we are pumping, working mothers. minimizes the chance of contracting cer- ing mothers are responsible for noti- which helps us remain productive.” For more information on the nursing tain short-term and chronic illnesses as fying their chain of command of their Dennison added that being able to mother’s policy, or about how to utilize well as reducing the severity of illnesses. need and intent to utilize the workplace use the lactation room allowed her to the lactation room within ATEC head- Breastfeeding benefits mothers as accommodation and to work coopera- pump milk for a longer period of time quarters, contact the ATEC Safety Office well, as it reduces the risk of develop- tively with their supervisors to schedule with her third child compared to the at 443-861-9664, or the ATEC Health and ing ovarian and breast cancer. In addition, convenient breaks to minimize conflicts length of time she was able to with her Wellness Coordinator at 443-861-9260. 4 APG News • August 13, 2015 Blood Drives Save lives

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he APG News followed Mary Arthur, of the difference. My dad got me into [giving blood] long (Bottom row, from left) Petty Officer 3rd Class U.S. Army Research Laboratory, through ago, and I just keep trying to give back.” Matthew Gunther conducts a confidential screen- Teach step of the blood donation process (Top row, from left) Arthur fills out a registra- ing with Arthur; Senior Airman Lamvien Nguyen during the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) tion questionnaire to ensure she meets the basic adjusts the tubing on Arthur’s arm during the blood drive at the APG North (Aberdeen) recre- requirements to donate blood; Navy Hospitalman drawing; Arthur and Nguyen chat as the drawing ation center Aug. 6. Justin Cornwall directs Arthur to the physical assess- proceeds. “I regularly give blood,” Arthur said. “It’s some- ment station; Hospitalman Matthew Brown checks For more information about donating blood at thing very easy [to do] to save a life and make a Arthur’s vital signs and tests her blood’s iron count. APG visit www.militaryblood.dod.mil. August 13, 2015 • APG News 5 August is Performance Triad Month

By LISA YOUNG for the main routine. Cool down with U.S. Army Public Health Command slower activity for five minutes. Get up, get out and get moving. This Stretch the major muscle groups is what the World Health Organization (back, chest, hips and legs) afterwards. recommends as part of its global strategy Hold each stretch for 20 seconds. on physical health and activity. Exercise most days of the week, but Regular physical activity can reduce plan for at least three to five. To prevent the risk of hypertension, diabetes and injury, do not increase your intensity and depression, and it can improve bone your distance or time in the same week. health and cardiorespiratory and muscu- If you exercise less frequently, progress lar fitness. more slowly. As the summer season ends, do not Drink water before, during and let the changes in weather and daylight after physical activity. keep you from staying active. Commit Stay aware of your surroundings. to maintaining your health through reg- Wear bright colors or reflective ular activity during all the seasons of the tape after dark to increase your visibility year by not limiting your idea of phys- so motorists can see you. ical activity. Leisure time events, trans- A successful physical activity pro- portation, occupational tasks, household gram that lasts throughout the year takes chores, play, games, sports, and planned commitment. As motivation, purchase exercise throughout your daily, family an activity tracker to count how many and community activities all count. steps you take, the distance you go and “Your work hours and family com- how long it takes. An activity tracker U.S. Army photo mitments may challenge you, but it is all might help you go an extra lap around Young Soldiers go for a run for exercise and to stay in shape in keeping with the the neighborhood to get to 15,000 steps. about making a decision to take control Army Performance Triad. of your own life, and sticking with it,” They are able to detect body motion, said Col. David Bitterman. “It’s about Increase energy areas with several different routes for count footsteps, display calories burned, rounding up your family on the week- Tone muscles, easing back pain variety. distance walked and time elapsed. Join- ends and visiting [state parks], or walk- Reduce stress, aiding relaxation Schedule time in your daily routine ing a fitness group can also be fun, and a ing [trails], or playing soccer with your and sleep; that will be the most consistent. way to make new friends. kids instead of watching them play.” Manage body weight by burning Find a partner or group of people to Things will interrupt your plans to As a unit, a command, a Soldier or a more calories and controlling appetite; exercise witth. stay physically active. Don’t let a few family, the Performance Triad encour- Reduce risk of heart attack and type Wear athletic shoes that fit well, days off sabotage your dedication to stay ages everyone to achieve 15,000 steps a 2 diabetes; scushion your feet and absorb shock. fit and maintain good health. Keep from day, use proper resistance training tech- Manage high blood pressure and Wear clothes that will keep you dry getting discouraged by setting realistic niques and prevent injuries. diabetes; and and comfortable. goals. Include simple lifestyle chang- Doing something convenient and Slow osteoporosis bone loss. Wear a hat - a warm knit cap in the es that will increase your daily activi- enjoyable makes staying active easier. Be sure to consult a healthcare pro- winter and a baseball cap in the summer. ty, like taking the stairs, parking at the Walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, vider about health issues or physical rea- Begin with a warm-up, for five to end of the parking lot or walking the dog muscle strengthening and endurance son that would limit your exercise. seven minutes. A focused and tailored twice a day. resistance training are some of the ways The following points can ensure keep warm-up can increase performance and Even though staying active can be dif- to be physically active. safe and effective activities: decrease the risk of injury. Gradually ficult with changes in the weather or job Staying physically active can: If walking or running, choose safe increase your activity to a moderate pace schedules, keep your goals in mind.

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COUNTY/APG THROUGH 2015 Applicants must submit an application events&town halls A Harford County/APG-based Wear through their registration site prior to Fri- Blue: Run to Remember community has day, Oct. 9. The URL for each site is listed MOTORCYCLE SAFETY been established, with ongoing meets the at http://www.dau.mil/training/Pages/apply. COURSES MONDAY AUG. 24 second Saturday of every month 8:30 a.m. aspx. at the Maryland and Pennsylvania Heritage Training schedules have been set for the For more information, contact Ben Met- FORT MEADE INTERVIEW Trail in Fallston. 2015 Local Hazards Course and Intermedi- calfe 410-272-9471 or email benjamin.met- EVENT Wear Blue: Run to Remember commu- ate Driver’s Course. Training will be held [email protected]. in Bldg. 4305 Susquehanna Avenue, room Restart, Inc. will partner with Fort Meade nities run, jog and walk in honor of the 243A. Attendees must register online at Soldier for Life to provide a one-day Inter- nation’s fallen, fighting and families. AIRS through the www.TeamAPG.com web view Event for service men and women who Those interested in participating in the site at https://apps.imcom.army.mil/airs/. are transitioning as well as veterans who meetings&conferences run should meet at the Annie’s Playground are available for hire no later than Dec. 1, – Pavilion at 864 Smith Lane, Fallston, Local Hazards Course: 2015. Participants must be in possession of Maryland. Pets are allowed, but park rules This is a 30-minute course is for person- a secret clearance. This event will be held 9 WEDNESDAY AUG. 19 do not allow retractable leashes. nel who are new to APG. It is a mandatory a.m. to 2 p.m. in the McGill Training Center All ability levels are welcome. Partici- course for all APG service members, fam- ballroom, 8425 Zimborski Avenue, at Fort 31ST ANNUAL WOMENS pants are strongly encouraged to wear ily members, DOD civilians, and contractors who are licensed motorcycle drivers. Those George G. Meade. EQUALITY DAY OBSERVANCE blue. Attendees will have the opportunity to Upcoming dates include: on temporary duty (TDY) at APG for more Edgewood Chemical Biological Center meet industry-leading employers, discov- Sept. 12 than 30 day also are required to take the (ECBC) and Team APG Federal Women’s course. Additional classes will be added as er the different hiring practices and cul- Oct. 10 Program invite the community to attend ture of each respective company, network needed. the 31st annual APG celebration of Wom- For more information, contact Robin with peers and acquire beneficial tips and Course time: 7:30 to 8 a.m. and 8:15 to en’s Equality Day (WED), 9:30 a.m. at the Bruns at 910-987-6764 or brunsrd@yahoo. techniques to get the most out of their 8:45 a.m. APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center com. job search. Open positions include but are Course dates: Sept. 17; Oct. 8; Nov. 12; ballroom. not limited to, engineers, analysts, network and Dec. 10. security architects, database administrators, During the observance, APG’s Outstand- THROUGH 2015 Intermediate Driver’s Course: security officers, construction supervisors, ing Woman of the Year, Outstanding Super- This two-and-one-half hour course builds accounts payable specialists, graphic design- visor/Manger of the Year, and Activity Most 2015 CPR, AED on themes introduced during the Intro- Supportive of FWP Goals will be recog- ers, sales representatives, service techni- CLASS SCHEDULE ductory Course 1 taken during basic and cians, software engineers, inside/outside nized. Maj. Gen. Linda Singh, Maryland advanced individual training. This course sales managers, and much more. National Guard Adjutant General, will serve The APG Directorate of Emergency Ser- is mandatory for service members age 26 as guest speaker. This year’s theme is For more information, or to register, vices has announced the CPR/AED class and younger and may be used to satisfy the “Women’s Right to Vote” go to http://www.restartevents.com/fort- schedule for 2015. Classes are open to the remedial defensive driving course. Addition- For more information, contact Elizabeth meade-august-24th. entire APG community. al classes will be added as needed. Young, 410-278-1392, elizabeth.h.young. Aug. 19 – APG South Conference Cen- Course time: 9 to 11:30 a.m. [email protected]. ter, Bldg. E4810 – 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Course dates: Sept. 17; Oct. 8; Nov. 12 TUESDAY SEPT. 1 Sep. 16 – APG North Chapel, Bldg. and Dec. 10 2485 – 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information, contact H. Mike 2ND GARRISON health&resiliency Oct. 21 – APG South Conference Cen- Allen at the Installation Safety Office at 410- PROFESSIONAL ter, Bldg. E4810 – 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. 306-1081 or [email protected]. DEVELOPMENT TRAINING Nov. 18 – APG North Chapel, Bldg. SYMPOSIUM THURSDAY AUG. 27 2485 – 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. ONGOING Dec 16 – APG South Conference Cen- The APG Garrison Directorate of Human ter, Bldg. E4810 – 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Resources will host the 2nd Garrison Profes- IMMUNE SYSTEM/SLEEP For more information, contact Mike HOT WORK PERMIT sional Development Training Symposium at AWARENESS INFO SESSION Slayman at 410-306-0566. Top of the Bay from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The APG Fire and Emergency Services has a new phone number to request a Hot Open to all garrison employees, the sym- A Boost Your Immune System/Sleep Work Permit. A permit can be obtained by posium’s theme is “Reaching for the Stars: Awareness Info Session will be held 11:30 family&children calling 410-306-0001. When is a Hot Work Achieving Career Success” and will topics a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the ACC Training Permit required? covered will include: Navigating SharePoint; room at Bldg. 6001, room 224 on the A Hot Work Permit is required before Communicate like a Pro at Every Level; Earn- C4ISR Center of Excellence Campus. This AUGUST 15 ing College Credit for Prior Learning; Devel- event is open to APG military, civilians and SATUDAY performing electric and gas welding, cutting oping Yourself for Success; How to Stand contractors. Non-C4ISR attendees must or soldering operations requiring an open Out; and Get Ahead and Get Noticed. pre-register by Aug. 19. SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY flame device, and for outdoor cooking with a grill, or similar device. Registration is required, and now open To register, or for more information, Operation Homefront and the Aberdeen Please give 24 hours notice prior to the through Aug. 25. To register, visit https:// contact Tiffany Grimes, G-1, at 443-861- VFW Post 10028 ladies auxiliary will host a work or event. Leave a message if there is www.apg.army.mil/CAC/PDS. 7901, [email protected]. free Back to School Supply Giveaway to eligi- no answer. For more information, call 410- For more information, contact Jill Brod- Garrison employees can sit in on the ble recipients 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Post 10028, 306-0001. beck at 410-278-9917; Lisa Waldon at 410- class via VTC in the garrison conference 821 Old Philadelphia Road (near the Route 278-4353 or your training coordinator. room, Bldg. 305. Space is limited. For 715 gate) in Aberdeen. more information, contact Marjorie Sex- Eligible recipients include: THROUGH 2015 TUESDAY – FRIDAY SEPT. ton at 410-278-0944 or marjorie.a.sexton2. Active duty military, E-1 to E-6 22-25 [email protected]. National Guard and Reserves, E-1 to RETIRING SOON? UNCLE SAM E-6 on Title 10 or Title 32 Orders WANTS TO THANK YOU! DAU ACQUISITION FRIDAY SEPT. 4 Wounded or Retired of any rank Are you an APG Soldier or civilian ENVIRONMENT COURSE Pre-registration is required. To register, nearing retirement from government email [email protected]. A confirma- service? Consider participating in the The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) KIRK U.S. ARMY HEALTH tion email will be sent. Print the email and monthly Installation Retirement Ceremony. will host a four-day ACQ 450 – Leading in CLINIC CLOSURE bring it to the event as your receipt. the Acquisition Environment course 8 a.m. Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic will be The APG Garrison hosts the event the last For more information, contact Martha to 5 p.m. each day at the DAU Facility, 6175 closed for a training day from 7:30 a.m. to Thursday of each month –except November (Marti) King at 301-943-1132. Guardian Gateway at Aberdeen Proving 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4. – and the first Thursday in December, at the Ground. The clinic will resume normal operations Dickson Hall (Ball Conference Center). This action-based learning course pro- Monday, Sept. 7. For more information, call miscellaneous All Soldiers and civilians are eligible to vides an overview of the competencies and 410-278-1724. participate in the Installation Retirement skills needed to lead in an acquisition envi- Ceremony regardless of unit or organization. ronment. Experiential activities include role SATURDAY SEPT. 26 This is a program designed to thank retir- playing, simulation, communication, and crit- SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER ing personnel for their loyalty and perse- ical-thinking exercises; a leadership chal- verance and for the sacrifices they endured lenge; and completion of 360 degree feed- LIMITED OPTOMETRY HARFORD HABITAT FOR while serving the nation. Retirees are encour- back instrument and executive coaching to SERVICES HUMANITY – WOMEN’S HOME aged to participate and to share this day develop action plans related to the feed- BUILD with family members and friends. During the month of September and into back. For more information, contact Lisa M. October, Optometry services at Kirk U.S. Grab your hard hats, tool belts, working Participants will learn to apply strategies Waldon, Garrison Training Operations Offi- Army Health Clinic will be restricted due to boots, and join the women of the APG com- for leading up, down, and across in an acqui- cer, at 410-278-4353 or email lisa.m.waldon. limited staff. munity as they come together and volunteer sition organization. Level III certification in with Harford Habitat for Humanity in Sup- [email protected]. Full services will remain available to at least one acquisition career field and at port of a Women’s Home Build event. active duty Soldiers, however full eye exams least three years of Level III experience are Calling all women, active duty mili- will likely not be available to family members ONGOING required prerequisites for the course. Upon tary, retirees, civilians or contractors – The and retirees. completion ACQ 450 students will earn 31 Team APG Federal Women’s Program, the Active duty appointments will be opened Continuous Learning Points. Maryland Tri-County Chapter of Federal- SOUTH DAKOTA VETERANS up to family members and retirees only Applicants must submit an application ly Employed Women, and the Women in BONUS if they are not filled within a reasonable through their registration site prior to Tues- Defense, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, are seeking time period. Patients are reminded dur- South Dakota is paying a bonus to mem- day, Sept. 1. team members for: A Women’s Home Build ing this time of limited availability that full bers of the Armed Forces who were legal The URL for each site is listed at http:// event set for Saturday, Sept. 26 from 7:30 eye exams are a covered benefit under TRI- residents of the state for no less than six www.dau.mil/training/Pages/apply.aspx. a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CARE, and can be obtained at any network months immediately preceding their period For more information, contact Ben Met- Harford Habitat for Humanity is building provider without the need for referral once of active duty and who served on active duty calfe at 410-272-9471 or email benjamin. in Bel Air, Aberdeen and Havre de Grace. every calendar year. Referral Services or Tri- during one or more of the following periods: [email protected]. Location will be determined prior to the care can provide information as to which August 2, 1990 to March 3, 1991 – All September build. providers in the community are network pro- active service counts for payment. All volunteers (ages 16 and older) must WEDNESDAY- FRIDAY viders and can provide this service. March 4, 1991 to December 31, 1992 – attend a safety class before they can par- OCT. 14-16 Full services are anticipated to resume in Only service in a hostile area qualifying for ticipate. The training is online and is part of mid-October. the Southwest Asia Service Medal counts the registration process. The online regis- for payment. FORGING STAKEHOLDER tration at www.habitatsusq.org/volunteer/ RELATIONSHIPS January 1, 1993 to September 10, 2001 ONGOING construction-volunteers consists of three – Only service in a hostile area qualifying The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) parts: (1) Creating a user account; (2) Signing for any United States campaign or ser- will host a three day ACQ 452 – Forging ARMY WELLNESS CENTER AT a waiver of liability; and (3) Safety training. vice medal awarded for combat operations Stakeholder Relationships course 8 a.m. to APG SOUTH CLINIC Once all three steps are complete, users against hostile forces counts for payment. 5 p.m. each day at the DAU facility located are directed to click on the link to the con- September 11, 2001 to a date to be at 6175 Guardian Gateway, Aberdeen Prov- The Army Wellness Center is seeing cli- struction calendar where they can sign up determined – All active service counts for ing Ground. ents at the APG South (Edgewood) clinic, for specific build days. To see the calen- payment. This action-based learning course intro- Bldg. E4110. Clients can have metabo- dar in the future, log onto the website and Veterans with qualifying service from duces professionals to the methods and lism and body composition assessments select “Construction Calendar” from the Aug 2, 1990 to Dec 31, 1992 [Desert Storm] skills necessary to identify, assess, and pro- and other services without having to drive drop down menu under the Volunteer tab at may receive one bonus of up to $500.00. mote the building of stakeholder relation- to APG North (Aberdeen). Service mem- the top of the screen. Veterans with qualifying service after Jan 1, ships required for success in the acquisition bers and their family members, retirees Even if you’re undecided at this time, 1993 may receive another bonus of up to environment. and Army civilians can make an appoint- please take the safety classes, in case you $500.00. Only federal active duty is appli- Experiential activities will include a pre- ment through the APG North AWC, or be decide to participate later. Your service will cable for bonus purposes. Active Duty for course stakeholder assessment as well as referred by their unit or primary health help a family in need. Plus, you can network training is not allowed for Bonus purposes. simulation, communication, and critical- care provider at Kirk U.S. Army Health and experience team building with women Applicants living outside of South Dakota thinking activities that will facilitate the Clinic. Upcoming APG South AWC dates from all over the APG community. may obtain an application by email at john. development of tailored stakeholder action are: Some materials, like toolbelts, hard hats, [email protected]. Include your branch of plans. At the end of the course, profession- Aug. 13, 25 work gloves, safety glasses, and hand and the military and dates of service. You may als will be able to build ownership of acquisi- Sept. 10, 22 power tools will be provided but in limited request an application and instructions by tion outcomes across the enterprise. For more information, or to schedule an supply. Volunteers are encouraged to bring writing SD Veterans Bonus, 425 E. Capitol, Level III certification in at least one acqui- appointment call 410-306-1024. their own tools, if possible. Pierre, SD 57501-5070 or by calling 605- sition career field is a required prerequisite Call one of the following individuals by 773-7251. for the course. Completion of ACQ 450 - Aug. 25 for more information: Linda Patrick, Leading in the Acquisition Environment and ONGOING 410-436-1023; Tracy Marshall, 410-306-2054; at least three years of Level III experience Sheryl Coleman, 410-278-5964; Teresa Rudd, MORE More events can are recommended prerequisites. Upon com- WEAR BLUE: RUN TO 410-436-5501; Capt. Tamika Mckenzie, 410- be seen at www. ONLINE TeamAPG.com pletion, ACQ 452 students will earn 25 Con- REMEMBER HARFORD 436-1591; or Diane Siler, 443-243-7344. August 13, 2015 • APG News 7 Tech advisors, Soldiers connect

By DAN LAFONTAINE RDECOM As nearly 30,000 U.S. and Australian service members convened for Talisman Sabre 15, Army officials said the two-week exercise was a prime opportunity to address technological concerns. U.S. Army science and technology advisors traveled across Australia July 7-20 to discuss issues with operational units during the joint, biennial exercise. “Soldiers are happy to talk with you about their equipment,” said Lt. Col. Tom Bentzel, director of the U.S. Army Inter- national Technology Center Australia. “We got good feedback about boots, packs, vehicles, logistics supply chain, and command and control issues with communications connectivity and interoperability. “Hopefully we’ll be able to turn those into ideas that become research projects or contribute to ongoing projects and bring more relevance to them.” The ITC in Australia is part of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engi- neering Command. The ITC mission is to work cooperatively between countries on research and development projects that Photo by 1st Lt. Timothy Golden bridge gaps and achieve common goals. Bentzel, along with Capt. Scott Pegan U.S. Army paratroopers with 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, of U.S. Army Reserve Sustainment Com- assault an objective as part of Talisman Sabre 15 at Shoalwater Training Area, Australia, July 8. mand Detachment 8, were based at Camp Rocky, Queensland, during the exercise. They traveled to several exercise locations communications connectivity was the great- Assistance in Science and Technology advi- ing based on thermal loading predictions to meet with American and Australian oper- est issue for Soldiers, Bentzel said. Some sor assigned to U.S. Army Alaska, said and equipment requirements. USARIEM ational units. American systems did not interact well with three Army organizations worked togeth- also provided information on the amount They submitted 35 requests for informa- Australian ones or were not able to be con- er on the Soldier readiness issues of proper of water needed prevent dehydration during tion to RDECOM headquarters on behalf figured properly because of the complexity nutrition, heat-related injuries, dehydration flight and once on the ground. of Soldiers. The RFIs are forwarded to of the networks. and sleep cycles. Finally, Walter Reed National Military the appropriate U.S. Army research and “RDECOM is supporting each of the “With 4/25 being active and able to Medical Center sleep specialists present- development center, and six requests were Pacific Pathways exercises as part of its engage in its objectives immediately after ed the optimal sleep plan for the flight. answered during the exercise. Four RDE- commitment to being warfighter focused,” landing, it gives confidence to the Austra- The plan detailed when Soldiers should be COM centers received RFIs. Bentzel said. lian forces that the U.S. is ready and pre- sleeping (with and without the use of sleep “Commanders in the field welcomed our In addition to RDECOM’s team on the pared to execute such a mission in the aids), the difference in sleep cycling for presence,” Bentzel said. “They recognize ground in Australia, the command also future,” Margules said. Soldiers landing to refuel in Hawaii ver- they won’t see resolutions in six months, provided technical expertise to U.S. Army Scientists from RDECOM’s Natick Sol- sus those flying non-stop, and how Soldiers but it’s achieving that RDECOM objective paratroopers flying from Joint Base Elmen- dier Research, Development and Engineer- should change their sleep cycles to match of being relevant to Soldiers in operational dorf-Richardson, Alaska. ing Center gave advice on nutrition. They Australian time. units and serving their needs. About 400 Soldiers parachuted onto provided more than 800 First Strike rations “The gaps addressed by RDECOM were “Sometimes it takes a bit of imagination Kapyong Drop Zone at Williamson Air- and explained the nutritional benefits com- not technological in nature but show that to see beyond the daily common everyday field in Australia. The 4th Infantry Brigade pared with commercial alternatives. In addi- the research and engineering at RDECOM problems that Soldiers have and see how Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry tion, they explained how Soldiers could can address non-technological or ‘soft gaps’ science can influence those. Look beyond Division, jumped from seven C-17 Globe- change their eating habits before the exer- when challenged,” Margules said. acquisition to look to the science. We were masters, two of which belonged to the cise to prevent lethargy after landing in “While the soft gaps raised by 4/25 for looking for ways that we could improve Royal Australian Air Force. The 19-hour Australia. this exercise are unique to their role as the their comfort, effectiveness and efficiency journey was their longest infiltration direct The U.S. Army Research Institute of Airborne response force in the Pacific area, in the field.” flight. Environmental Medicine discussed how they can be applied to any other long dura- Mission command interoperability and Andy Margules, RDECOM’s Field to prevent heat-related injuries upon land- tion mission by U.S. forces.” 8 APG News • August 13, 2015 I quit, you can too

By YVONNE JOHNSON fewer sick days, perform better and are APG News more productive.” The Department of Defense Quit She added that supporting tobacco-free Tobacco 2015 Summer Campaign pro- living benefits Soldiers and civilians by motes smoking cessation, with the motto giving them an opportunity to maintain a “I quit, you can quit too.” healthier lifestyle and decrease the health Through its award-winning website risks associated with tobacco use. ucanquit2.org, the DOD “Quit Tobac- “Additionally,” she said, “the TFL co – Make Everyone Proud” program policy significantly reduces secondhand encourages quitting tobacco, smoking and smoke exposure, which can cause cardio- dipping, and offers resources to help ser- vascular disease and lung cancer among vice members and civilians kick the hab- non-smokers.” it for good. Bruley said secondhand smoke con- Since 1980, the smoking rate in the tains more than 7,000 chemicals, and Benefits of quitting tobacco military has been cut in half; more than releases more than 70 carcinogens. And, half of all service members (51 percent) according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over smoked 35 years ago, compared to 25 per- Tobacco smoke contains a deadly mix of more than 7,000 chemicals; hun- cent today. the past 50 years 2.5 million adults dreds are harmful, and about 70 can cause cancer. Smoking increases the risk Former smokers are encouraged to who were nonsmokers died because they for serious health problems, many diseases, and death. share their success stories at ucanquit2. breathed secondhand smoke. People who stop smoking greatly reduce their risk for disease and early org as extra support and motivation to oth- “People need to know that this [living death. Although the health benefits are greater for people who stop at earlier ers who are trying to quit. tobacco-free] is the wave of the future,” ages, there are benefits at any age. You are never too old to quit. While many tobacco users struggle to said Gale Sauer, registered nurse and Well- kick the habit, it can be done, according ness Coordinator with the U.S. Army Test Quitting smoking is associated with the following health benefits: to Lt. Col. Kari Bruley, U.S. Army Public and Evaluation Command. Sauer said that Lowered risk for lung cancer and many other types of cancer. Health nursing program manager. with emerging tobacco cessation prod- Reduced risk for heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vas- Bruley helped initiate the USAPHC ucts and resources, it’s easier than ever for cular disease (narrowing of the blood vessels outside your those who truly want to quit to do so. Tobacco-Free Living Policy. heart). She said the policy was approved in She applauded the TLF initiatives at campuses like PHC and the U.S. Army Reduced heart disease risk within one to two years of quitting. January 2014 to support the momentum to Reduced respiratory symptoms, such as coughing, wheez- transform the Army culture from tobacco- Chemical Materials Activity in APG South permissive to tobacco-free. (Edgewood) and encouraged those thinking, and shortness of breath. While these symptoms may “The USAPHC Tobacco–Free Living ing about quitting to use every resource at not disappear, they do not continue to progress at the same Policy is the first comprehensive tobac- their disposal. rate among people who quit compared with those who con- co-free living (TFL) policy in the Army. “There are good medications available tinue to smoke. Components include: a positive command like lozenges, gums and nicotine patches, Reduced risk of developing some lung diseases (such as and great Internet sites like MDQuit.org climate in support of TFL; command sup- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, with resources and facts to assist users.” port for employee access to tobacco use one of the leading causes of death in the United States). cessation services; defined tobacco -free She said ATEC has its own Worksite Reduced risk for infertility in women of childbearing age. campus boundaries that extend beyond Wellness sharepoint site that addresses all the facility to adjacent roadways, includ- aspects of wellness with informative arti- Women who stop smoking during pregnancy also reduce ing parking structures and all lands con- cles and lists of local and national resourc- their risk of having a low birth weight baby. tained within; and an active working group es. The site addresses environmental and (Source: www.cdc.gov) to oversee policy implementation. mental health as well as prevention, Sau- “The policy directs USAPHC personnel er said. in all locations to avoid tobacco products “Everyone in ATEC has access to the choice,” he said. “Most of the time it’s tired of the denials and you really want during the duty day while on USAPHC site,” she said. “And the Performance Tri- about playing games in your head and to quit. Your mind has to be in the right campuses, with the intent of contributing ad and Resiliency is emphasized.” denying everything. You know it’s bad place.” for you but you tell yourself you need it, to a healthier USAPHC workforce.” One success story Seeking help to quit which you don’t. Bruley said tobacco products include Gus Manos, a mail and file tech- According to Bruley, tobacco-cessa- Manos said he knows this from per- cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobac- nician with the tion resources are plentiful in the com- sonal experience. co, and electronic nicotine-delivery prod- U.S. Army Mate- munity as well as on the Internet. “I was taking medicines that were ucts like e-cigarettes, e-pipes and e-cigars. riel Systems Anal- “People need to know that if they causing other problems in my body Bruley said military personnel and ysis Activity, who want to quit tobacco they don’t have to including something that was helping to civilians can reap benefits from a tobacco- started smok- go it alone,” Sauer said. “Resources are keep my lungs clear. I went for 40 years free lifestyle. ing when he was readily available for people to find the on that medication, smoking the whole She said the 2011 Department of 11, said he used help they need.” time. When you do something for 40 Defense Survey of Health-Related Behav- everything tool Tobacco cessation services can be years, it becomes a physical as well as a iors, released February 2013, reports that available to over- accessed by TRICARE beneficiaries mental craving.” approximately 50 percent of all service come tobacco. A through the local military treatment Manos He said he used nicotine-reduction members use nicotine and 24 percent of native of Havre de facility. Non-TRICARE beneficiary aids and Harford County smoking ces- those surveyed reported smoking ciga- Grace, Maryland, employees have access to tobacco cessa- sation counseling resources to over- rettes (compared to their civilian counter- Manos said his 15-year-old brother and tion services through their private health come his addiction. Manos said he met parts at 20.6 percent). his friends would get cigarettes at a local insurance plan as a mandatory provision the county health representative at an “Since tobacco use is both a readiness gas station. through the Affordable Care Act. AMSAA health fair and he and a friend and a health issue, it is important to pro- “The guy really liked us so it was nev- All employees should access the went to see her together. vide Soldiers with effective interventions er a problem,” he said. “Neither of my USAPHC website for additional online “I wouldn’t say I won,” he said. “I’m to become tobacco-free,” she said. “Pro- parents smoked. By 20 I was smoking TUC resources and ‘quit’ tools at http:// an addict, just like an alcoholic. But I tecting the health of those around us, to a pack a day but never more than that.” phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/healthy- have relaxed about it, and I know if I fall include children and youth, by not using With other ongoing health issues living/tfl/Pages/default.aspx. back there’s help out there for me.” tobacco products at work is one more since childhood, Manos said he knew For information about tobacco cessa- He said those trying to quit tobacco example of the Army taking care of its cigarettes were not helping. He said he tion classes on APG, contact Kirk U.S. should stay busy and not fall into “mind own. resolved to quit 15 years ago after a Army Health Clinic, at 410-278-1771. traps.” “Tobacco-Free Living benefits the friend died following experimental lung For information on tobacco cessa- “Coffee and alcohol can trigger crav- command as a whole because tobacco- surgery and he was successful for more tion classes in Harford County, vis- ings and some people say stress is a trig- free Soldiers are stronger both physically than four months but an emotional situa- it http://www.harfordcountyhealth. ger, but cigarettes really don’t really help and mentally, healthier, and better able to tion drew him back to tobacco. com/harford-county-health-depart- you relax at all. You choose to relax. perform their mission. Soldiers and civil- “Nicotine really is an addictive agent ment-services/services-for-adults/ The only way you get there is if you’re ian employees who don’t use tobacco take but smoking is also a psychological smoking-cessation/

Pragna Patel Chief of Laboratory Services

By STACY SMITH Patel supervises approximately 10 APG News laboratory workers, but said the lab is Pragna Patel has been the Kirk U.S. currently short-staffed and in the pro- Army Health Clinic Chief of Labo- cess of hiring new employees. She is ratory Services for 12 years. She is often seen at the front desk, or any- responsible for the day-to-day opera- where help is needed. tions of the laboratory, and ensuring “I fill in the gaps,” she said. “I’m a patient blood work complies with fed- jack of all trades.” eral regulations. A registered medical laboratory tech- “We do basic diagnostic tests for nologist, Patel is certified through the patients, including active duty, retirees, American Society for Clinical Pathol- and families,” Patel said. “Based on our ogy. She formerly worked as a labora- basic findings, patients can be diag- tory inspector for Clinical Laboratory nosed and treated. We are like a help- Improvement Amendments, a subsidiary ing tool for the provider side,” she said. of three federal regulations agencies. Patel said that the laboratory process Patel is originally from India, where is fairly simple: patients register at the she earned a master’s degree in micro- front desk, and then their blood is drawn, biology. She continued her studies in processed and analyzed. The patient pro- the United States where she became a vider can access the test results via a lab technician. Patel said that even in secure computer system. Patients who the nascent stages of her career she was sign release forms can have their test drawn to human service. results faxed or mailed to them. “I used to work in quality assurance She said healthcare providers are for a pharmaceutical company, but then responsible for making conclusions I noticed that you’re working for some- based on the test results – not the labo- body’s profit; I don’t like that. I like to ratory staff. deal with day-to-day patient activity.” “We [the laboratory] cannot discuss For more information, contact Patel at the results with the patient. We can only 410-278-1861, or email pragna.p.patel. recommend they talk to their provider.” [email protected]. August 13, 2015 • APG News 9 ALL THINGS MARYLAND Monster of Chesapeake Maryland’s mysterious aqua-beast dubbed “Chessie”

By STACY SMITH image as a “brownish, snakelike or eel- APG News like aquatic animal, round as a telephone The Loch Ness Monster, nicknamed pole, with humps along its back and a “Nessie,” may be the world’s most infa- football-shaped head,” the authors wrote. mous, unidentified sea creature, but Most reports point to Chessie as being Maryland might also have a mysterious similar in size and movement to the pre- aqua-beast. A series of reports detail- historic creature, basilosaurus, Latin for ing a water serpent trolling the Chesa- ‘lizard king,’ a genus of early whale. peake Bay helped propagate the story of In 1984, State Sen. George W. Del- a creature that locals have affectionately la of Baltimore drafted a resolution dur- dubbed “Chessie.” ing the Maryland state legislature to Author Mark Moran and graphic art- “encourage serious scientific inquiry by ist Mark Sceurman detail the origins the state into Chessie and other unusu- of the serpentine animal in their book al animals in the Chesapeake Bay.” “Weird Maryland.” Chessie sightings Although widely criticized for the mea- date back to 1846, when a Captain Law- sure, Della insisted that for more than 20 son reported seeing a small-headed crea- years he had been receiving letters about ture between Cape Charles and Cape Chessie from concerned citizens ranging Henry, Virginia, near the mouth of the from school children to research direc- Chesapeake Bay. In 1934, two perch tors. He decided it was time to take the fishermen said they spotted something matter seriously. coming up for air, with a head shaped Theories abound as to the creature’s like a horse and the size of a football. origin. One solid-sounding theory sug- In 1963, a helicopter pilot reported gests that Chessie descended from giant seeing the creature while flying over the South American anacondas that escaped lower Bush River area. In his letter about from ships abandoned in Baltimore. the incident to a Maryland senator, he Some say snakes were placed in the wrote, “I assure you that Chessie exists, holds of 17th and 18th century ships or my eyes were deceiving me.” to control rats. As the decommissioned Chessie was finally captured on film ships decayed, the snakes could have Memorial Day in 1982 when a Kent escaped, using the city’s water system Island couple caught site of a dark ser- pipes as shelter during winters, allowing pentine form heading toward a group of for later generations to thrive in the cold. swimmers. The man, Robert Frew, was Still, others believe that Chessie trained in wildlife management and said doesn’t exist at all, and that the sub- he didn’t recognize the species. ject of these sightings was the lost Flor- “What we saw is not a run-of-the-mill ida manatee that was captured in the animal,” Frew said. waters of the Chesapeake Bay in the fall Scientists at the Smithsonian Institu- of 1994. Scientists equipped the marine tion’s National Museum of Natural His- mammal with a satellite-monitored radio tory scrutinized the tape and described tag and shipped it back to Florida. Inter- Illustration by David Folker the creature as “animate but unidentifi- estingly enough, Chessie sightings have Chessie, the sea monster rumored to live in the Chesapeake Bay, takes a starring able,” and added that they were “basical- subsided since 1995. role in the 1986 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service coloring book “Chessie: A Chesapeake ly noncommittal but not skeptical.” For more information about Chessie, Bay Story.” The coloring book’s story aims to help children learn about the bay and Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab- visit http://www.dnr.state.md.us/irc/ the importance of protecting its resources. A printable version of the coloring book oratory enhanced the tape, clarifying the chessie/chessie.html. is available at http://www.dnr.state.md.us/irc/chessie/chesapeake.html. 50 years ago: Army executes rapid buildup in Vietnam

By DAVID VERGUN cation,” was getting short-shrift com- Army News Service pared with applications of conventional In early 1965, about 50,000 U.S. force, Jones said. Gen. William C. West- troops, mostly advisors, were in South moreland, commander of Military Assis- Vietnam. By the end of 1966, that num- tance Command, Vietnam, or MACV, ber had grown to 385,000 with the began to pay more attention to “pacifica- majority being Army and by that time, tion” efforts. MACV controlled all U.S. they were on the offensive, said Frank ground forces in Vietnam. L. Jones. Pacification or nation-building Jones, a professor at the U.S. Army involved strengthening local govern- War College, authored a pamphlet, ment, rebuilding and goodwill efforts “Buying Time: 1965-1966,” just pub- with the local populace so they’d sup- lished by the Army’s Center of Military port the efforts of South Vietnam. Today, History. as was the case then, these activities The rapid buildup was not really part would be part of an interagency effort, of the original strategy, Jones said. The Jones said. U.S. advisors, including some 1,200 One of the most underreported events Green Berets, were there to buy time of 1965 to 1966 was the massive logisti- to train up the South Vietnamese, who cal effort by the U.S. Army, Jones said. would then carry the fight to the enemy Sustaining such a large force, thou- on their own initiative. sands of miles from home, was a huge But things weren’t going well. In undertaking. 1965, President Lyndon Johnson’s Further, a massive engineering effort administration and military leaders was needed to build port facilities and became aware that South Vietnam was U.S. Army photo climate-controlled structures at various on the verge of collapse, Jones said. UH-1 aircraft of the 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion carry wounded 1st bases, he said. The U.S. Corps of Engi- Insurgents controlled about half of South Battalion, 7th Cavalry, Soldiers away during the fight for LZ X-Ray in the Ia neers was a large part of that undertaking. Vietnam, along with about a third of the Drang Valley of Vietnam. The Soldiers doing the fighting and population. supporting the logistical effort were Furthermore, South Vietnamese forc- a mixture of enlistees and conscripts, es were not showing a willingness to Notably absent, Jones said, were lery. The UH-1 Huey, a light helicopter, Jones said. fight and many were deserting. There NATO allies. They already had concerns was relied upon to do much of the troop Unlike the Korean War, the Army were even concerns that Saigon could about the Soviets to their east and were carrying and also serve as gunships. This Reserve was not called up in 1965 fall unless more U.S. troops were sent apprehensive about the new U.S. focus was a major doctrinal change for the and 1966. Johnson was concerned that in to bolster the country. The role was in Southeast Asia. Army, Jones said. should he do so, he’d lose backing for In November 1965, 1st Battalion, 7th beginning to change from advise and Early battles the war at home, as the military would Cavalry Regiment, participated in the seem to be losing control. assist to offensive action. On Feb. 7, 1965, the Viet Cong Ia Drang Valley Campaign, the most By 1965 and 1966, the protest move- Johnson, who was a senator during attacked the U.S. base at Pleiku in the well-known battle at the time. The Sol- ment had started, but it was still nowhere the Korean War, remembered how Pres- Central Highlands. This led to Johnson diers were ferried into position using near in size to the protests that would ident Harry S. Truman had been casti- authorizing the use of strategic bomb- gated by the Republicans for “losing” helicopters. erupt later in the war. ing of the North by the U.S. Air Force, China. “That stayed in his memory,” A reason there were fewer pitched A number of company- and field- an operation known as Rolling Thunder. Jones said. He didn’t want Saigon to fall battles than in previous wars is because grade officers who served in Vietnam A series of small ground battles ensued on his watch. the enemy, especially the insurgents, in 1965 and 1966 would later lead the throughout the countryside as well. Furthermore, the U.S. saw the world knew the terrain well and were elu- Army in the late 1980s and 1990s. divided into communist and non-com- Also that year, the newly-formed sive, Jones said. North Vietnamese Army Maj. H. Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. was munist countries. There were concerns 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) was troops would come in through Laos and one such officer who served in Pleiku that if South Vietnam fell to the commu- deployed to South Vietnam. While the Cambodia via the Ho Chi Minh Trail and other areas advising and assisting nist North, other countries in Southeast helicopter had seen use in the Korean network and fan out below the jungle the South Vietnamese, earning two Sil- Asia would follow. War for medevac and small troop move- canopy, hiding weapons in caches. A ver Star Medals in the process. Back home, not a lot of attention ment, the strategy of moving larger for- lot of the work done by Soldiers at this In 1991, by then, a general, he led was being paid to the rapid buildup mations by air really got its start in 1965, time was locating and destroying these coalition forces in the Persian Gulf War. of U.S. forces, sometimes called the Jones said. caches. Schwarzkopf advocated defeating the “Americanization” of South Vietnam, The concept of air mobility, or mas- The Army never officially entered enemy quickly and with overwhelming Jones said. Johnson’s “Great Society” sive movement by helicopter, came Laos and Cambodia during this period, force, which his troops did, liberating and civil rights legislation, as well as the about following the Howze Board stud- Jones said. This was a time of limited or Kuwait in a matter of days. It was unlike space program were taking much of the ies, chaired by Gen. Hamilton H. How- restrained warfare. The Johnson adminis- his experience in Vietnam, Jones said. spotlight. ze and overseen by Secretary of Defense tration didn’t want to pull the Chinese and For a look at earlier involvement in As the buildup continued, U.S. forc- Robert McNamara in 1962. Soviets directly into the fighting and risk Vietnam, see Richard Stewart’s pam- es were joined by those from Australia, Besides airlifting Soldiers, the exper- escalation into a larger conflict with the phlet: “The Deepening Involvement: New Zealand, South Korea, the Philip- iments carried out included using heli- potential for nuclear weapons being used. 1945-1965” on the CMH website. A pines and Thailand. This was known as copter gunships and using heavier By 1966, Johnson became concerned future pamphlet on the later years of the the “Many Flags” campaign. helicopters like the CH-47 to airlift artil- that counterinsurgency, called “pacifi- Vietnam War is planned. 10 APG News • August 13, 2015 MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION

Upcoming Activities

CHILD & YOUTH Featuring 35 acres of jousting knights Ruggles. Fry and golf special, including nine holes and royal delights, the faire welcomes you For more information, call the Ruggles of golf with cart and a beer-battered fish SERVICES with a cast of hundreds of costumed mer- Pro Shop at 410-278-4794. and chips dinner with fries and coleslaw. rymakers, more than 90 shows daily, mani- Cost is $25 for military personnel, $30 PARENT ADVISORY cured gardens, scores of artisans demon- for all others. The cost of dinner only is COMMITTEE MEETING strating ancient crafts and 22 royal kitch- LUNCH AND LEARN $15.95. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 ens -- truly the faire remains a marvelous TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS For more information, call Rik Bond at fantasy of bygone days and knights. 410-278-4794 or email richard.j.bond10. CYSS has estblished a Parent Advisory THROUGH SEPT. 24 Tickets are $23.25 for adults and $10 [email protected] Committee that represents all programs for children ages 5-11. Registration dead- For $15 a person, participants at the offered by CYSS. line is July 9. Ruggles Lunch and Learn will receive one Parents who have a child currently To purchase tickets, visit Leisure Trav- hour of group clinic open to golfers of all ARMY COMMUNITY enrolled in a CYSS program are encour- el Services at the recreation center, Bldg. skill levels. The clinic includes a choice of aged to attend the quarterly meeting at SERVICE 3326. For more information, call 410-278- box lunch: Italian, club, chicken caesar, Bldg. 2503 in the CYSS conference room, 4011/4907 or email usarmy.APG.imcom. chicken salad or tuna salad wrap, chips, GETTING INSURANCE #214 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Any [email protected]. cookies and a bottle of water. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 CYSS patron who has a child enrolled full- Lunch and learns are also available as ACS will host a “Getting Insurance” time in a CYSS program will receive two team building events. workshop that provides an overview of parent participation points. Attendees are MARYLAND STATE FAIR For more information, call the golf pro insurance, insurance terms and getting allowed to bring their lunch. AUGUST 28 - SEPTEMBER 7 shop at 410-278-4794. For more information, email the most for your money. It will also [email protected] or call 410- The Leisure Travel Office is offering explore questions such as, Do I have tickets to the Maryland State Fair at 278-2572. enough? What will these terms mean to 2200 York Rd., Lutherville-Timonium, MD ULTIMATE FRISBEE me? 21093. WEDNESDAYS The class is free but does require reg- Tickets are $7 for adults, $2.50 for START SMART SOCCER Ultimate Frisbee matches will be held istration. To register, call the ACS Finan- children ages 6-11, $19 for ride-all-rides cial Readiness Program Manager at 410- REGISTRATION THROUGH AUG. 27 at Shore Park on APG North (Aberdeen), passes, and $11 for food vouchers. Reg- 278-7572. Get your child ready for soccer by istration deadline is Aug. 17. To purchase Every Wednesday from 5:15 to 7 p.m. enrolling them in this parent/child pro- tickets, visit Leisure Travel Services at the Ultimate Frisbee is a limited-contact gram, and teach the basics to your child recreation center, Bldg. 3326. team field sport played with a frisbee. APPLYING FOR FEDERAL through skills stations that will progress For more information, call 410-278- each week. Points are scored by passing the disc to EMPLOYMENT 4011/4907 or email usarmy.APG.imcom. a teammate in the opposing end zone. SEPT. 22 AND NOV. 9 Practice begins Monday, Sept. 14 at [email protected]. the Aberdeen Youth Center. Practice will Other rules imply that players must not ACS will host an “Applying for Federal be held every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 take steps while holding the disc (but may Employment” workshop, exploring the 10 p.m. at the soccer field located next to AMUSEMENT PARK maintain a pivot) and interceptions and steps to federal employment. Seating is the APG North (Aberdeen) shoppette. incomplete passes are turnovers. limited to 30 individuals. Participants are Start Smart Soccer is open to children DISCOUNT TICKETS All levels of players are invited -- begin- encouraged to bring their lunch. ages 3 to 5 years and costs $20 per child. 2015 SEASON ners are welcome to come out and try a Registration is required. Visit www. Sports physicals are required to partici- The Leisure Travel Office is offering mwejobs.maryland.gov; create a user new activity! pate in all CYSS sports programs. discount tickets to the following amuse- account; go to events calendar on left- For more information, call 410-306- ment parks on the eastern seaboard. hand side; move forward to appropriate 2297 or email william.m.kegley3.naf@ Six Flags America (Maryland) FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY date; click on “APG How to Apply for mail.mil. Six Flags Great Adventure (New Jer- Federal Jobs”; Click register. sey) @ RUGGLES CYSS/HOME-SCHOOL Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (New THROUGH OCT. 30 Jersey) Ruggles will offer a Friday Night Fish PARTNERSHIP Dutch Wonderland (Pennsylvania) CYSS is currently trying to establish a Hershey Park (Pennsylvania) partnership with authorized CYSS patrons Sesame Place (Pennsylvania) who home-school their children in the Eligible MWR patrons Aberdeen and Edgewood areas. Carowinds (North Carolina) Busch Gardens (Virginia, Florida) The CYSS facilities are willing to open Army Regulation 215-1 “Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Programs” Water Country USA (Virginia) during specific days and times during outlines individuals eligible to use MWR facilities, programs and services. Kings Dominion (Virginia) the week so that children who are home- These eligible patrons include, among others: schooled can have access to our class- Prices vary and are subject to change All active-duty service members & their families rooms, computer lab and gym on a sched- without notice. For ticket prices, and All Reservists & their families uled basis. Sponors of registered home- more information, visit www.apgmwr. All National Guard service members & their families schooled children and youth are respon- com/recreation-and-sports/ticket-office sible to provide student instruction and or call 410-278-4011/410-436-2713. Retirees & their families supervision during the entire period of Department of Defense civilian employees & their families use. DOD contract personnel The CYSS facilities will not be available SPORTS & Anyone using an MWR service or facility must show proper identification on school holidays, evenings, weekends RECREATION as proof of eligibility. or federal holidays. All home-school users While family members of military personnel are automatically issued dependent must be registered with the CYSS Parent ID cards, the family members of civilian employees are not automatically issued an Central Office. DRIVE AWAY DOMESTIC Army Civilian ID Card. In order for a Department of the Army civilian dependent to For more information, contact Stacie VIOLENCE GOLF use an MWR facility or service, they must show proof of eligibility. Umbarger, APG school liaison officer at “Customer service is very important; patrons are required to present valid ID 410-278-2857 or stacie.e.umbarger.naf@ TOURNAMENT cards in order to meet equirements specified in the Army Regulation that governs mail.mil. SEPT. 23 Morale, Welfare and Recreation regarding proof of eligibility,” said MWR Director Ruggles Golf Course will host a “Drive Mike Lupacchino. LEISURE & TRAVEL Away Domestic Violence Golf Tourna- “The ID card indicates if the patron is eligible and if their eligibility has expired ment” to raise awareness of domestic based on the date issued/expiration on the card. FMWR does not automatically PA RENAISSANCE FAIRE violence prevention. The tournament will receive notification when an employee/contractor is no longer eligible and their ID THROUGH OCTOBER 25 be a 4-person scramble, captain’s choice. card becomes invalid.” APG’s Memorandum of Instruction 14-55 states that DA civilian dependents may Experience the fantasy of a marvelous Registration begins at 11 a.m. Lunch will be issued a civilian ID card (DA Form 1602) for use of MWR facilities. The form can trip back in time to the days of yore as the be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by castle gates swing wide to usher in the a shot-gun start. The tournament is open be found at https://www.apg.army.mil/InstallationSupport/CAC. The DA civilian, 35th season of the Pennsylvania Renais- to men and women and costs $45. or sponsor, then must request a civilian ID for their dependent(s) through their sance Faire. The purple ball challenge winners will assigned organization. be documented on a plaque displayed at August 13, 2015 • APG News 11 APG SUMMER SAFETY Dangerous summer heat continues By YVONNE JOHNSON cool, nonalcoholic fluids each hour. A APG News sports beverage can replace the salt and It’s August. Back-to-school, Labor minerals lost in sweat. Those on low-salt Day and fall fashion plans are forming. diets should consult their health care pro- But it’s important to remember that the vider before drinking sports beverages. heat of the summer is not over. In fact it Infants, elderly & high risk could be approaching its strongest point. Although any one at any time can suf- Now is not the time to forget summer fer from a heat-related illness, or heat safety rules regarding heat illnesses. stress, some people are at greater risk The body normally cools itself by than others. sweating. Sometimes, during high tem- Infants and children under 4 years of peratures, especially with high humidity, age are sensitive to high temperatures. sweating isn’t enough. Body temperature The body’s ability to regulate its tem- can rise to dangerous levels if precau- perature isn’t fully developed, and they tions, such as drinking water frequently rely on others to help them regulate their and resting in the shade or air condition- environment and to manage adequate ing, are not taken. fluid intake. Heat illnesses range from heat rash and Take Older adults (that is, people aged 65 heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat years and older) are more prone to heat stroke. Heat stroke requires immediate precautions stress than younger people for sever- medical attention and can result in death. al reasons. Older adults do not adjust as to prevent well as young people to sudden chang- Heat Stroke es in temperature. They are more likely Heat stroke is the most serious heat- heat related to have a medical condition that chang- related illness. It occurs when the body es normal body responses to heat, and becomes unable to control its tempera- illness. It can they are more likely to take prescription ture: the body’s temperature rises rapidly, mean the medicines that impair the body’s ability the body loses its ability to sweat, and it is unable to cool down. Body temperatures difference to regulate its temperature or that inhib- rise to 106 degrees Fahrenheit or high- it perspiration. er within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke between life Frequently check on: can cause death or permanent disability and death. On particularly warm days it is impor- if emergency treatment is not provided. tant to check on your friends, family and Signs and symptoms neighbors who may be at greater risk of Warning signs vary but may include: heat illness: infants and young children; An extremely high body tempera- people aged 65 or older; people who ture above 103 degree Fahrenheit perature drops to 101–102 F. Electric fans may provide comfort, have a mental illness; those with pre- Red, hot, and dry skin with no If emergency medical personnel but when the temperature is in the high existing medical conditions like heart sweating are delayed, call the hospital emergency 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related disease, diabetes or high blood pressure; room for further instructions. illnesses. Taking a cool shower or bath, and particularly any of the previously Rapid, strong pulse Throbbing headache Do not allow the person to consume or moving to an air-conditioned building mentioned individuals who live without Dizziness alcohol. is a much better way to cool off. air conditioning. Nausea Preventing heat illness Wear lightweight, light-colored, Visit adults at risk at least twice a loose-fitting clothing. day and watch for signs of heat exhaus- Heat Exhaustion Remember these three simple words: Water. Rest. Shade. Never leave anyone in a closed, tion or heat stroke. Heat exhaustion is a milder form of Taking the following precautions to parked vehicle. Encourage them to increase their heat-related illness that can develop after If you must be outdoors on hot days fluid intake with cool, nonalcoholic bev- several days of exposure to high tem- prevent heat related illness can mean the difference between life and death: try to limit outdoor activities to morning erages regardless of their activity level. peratures and inadequate or unbalanced Drink water every 15 minutes, even and evening hours. Take them to air-conditioned replacement of fluids. if you are not thirsty. Rest often in shady areas. locations if they have transportation Signs and symptoms Rest in the shade to cool down. Wear wide-brimmed hats and problems. Warning signs vary but may include: sunglasses Wear a hat and light-colored For more information about heat ill- Heavy sweating Use sunscreen of SPF 15 or high- clothing. ness prevention and treatment, visit the Paleness er (look for “broad spectrum” or “UVA/ Learn the signs of heat illness and Army Safety Center website at https:// Muscle Cramps UVB protection” on the label). what to do in an emergency. safety.army.mil. Tiredness or weakness Cut down on exercise. If you must Keep an eye on fellow workers. Source(s): www.cdc.gov; www.emergency. Dizziness or headache exercise, drink two to four glasses of cdc.gov; www.osha.gov Nausea or vomiting “Easy does it” on your first days of Fainting work in the heat. You need to get used to Skin may be cool and moist it (acclimate). Pulse rate may be fast and weak Indoor and outdoor activities Drink more fluids regardless of BY THE NUMB#RS Breathing may be fast and shallow your activity level. Don’t wait until First aid for heat illness you’re thirsty to drink. However, if your If you see signs of severe heat illness doctor has limited your fluid intake or or stress -heat stroke or heat exhaustion - prescribed water pills, ask your doctor you may be dealing with a life-threaten- how much you should drink when the ing emergency. Ensure someone calls for weather is hot. immediate medical assistance and do the Don’t drink liquids that contain following to begin cooling the affected alcohol or large amounts of sugar; these person immediately: actually cause you to lose more body flu- Get the person to a shady area. id. Also, avoid very cold drinks, because Cool the person rapidly, using what- they can cause stomach cramps. August is U.S. Army Performance Triad month. The three components of ever methods there are available. For Stay indoors and, if possible, in an the program – activity, nutrition and sleep – are essential for improving and example, spray the person with cool air-conditioned building. If your home maintaining the health, readiness and resiliency of the Total Army family: water from a garden hose; immerse the does not have air conditioning, go to the Soldiers, families, civilians and retirees. person in a tub of cool water; place the shopping mall or public library. A few person in a cool shower; sponge the per- hours spent in air conditioning can help son with cool water; or if the humidity is your body stay cooler when you go back low, wrap the person in a cool, wet sheet into the heat. Contact your local health 20,000 and fan him or her vigorously. department or emergency management Soldiers and family members tapped to participate in the Monitor body temperature and con- facility to find heat-relief or cooling Performance Triad program’s second trial. tinue cooling efforts until the body tem- shelters in your area. 15,000 Steps the Army recommends individuals take every day, Vanpoolers which includes exercise and daily routines. needed on 26 Weeks the performance triad challenge lasts, a time in which participants learn different sleep, activity and APG North nutrition tips designed for improved health.

APG Commuter Center There are several existing vanpools looking for riders as well as individu- 10 als looking to start vanpools for the following locations: Minutes of movement the Army recommends a person APG North (Aberdeen) to: partake in every hour. ◊ Aberdeen train station shuttle ◊ Baltimore County, Maryland near I-70 6 Hours before bed that Army experts advise people stop ◊ Newark, Delaware drinking caffeine to achieve a healthy night’s sleep. ◊ Wall Township, New Jersey 0.5 Average percentage of body weight lost for every 10 dai- Commuters only need to be willing to travel to the designated areas to ride the vanpool. For more information, contact the APG Commuter Center ly tweets a triad performer posted about their diet and POC, Syreeta Gross, at 410-278-5491 or [email protected]. weight loss. Researchers found that those who use online podcasts, read daily health-related tweets, and post daily updates on their weight loss goals lose more weight.

By STACY SMITH APG News How are we doing? E-mail comments Source(s): www.army.mil, www.armymedicine.mil, www.armytimes.com and suggestions for the APG News to [email protected] 12 APG News • August 13, 2015 Scientists look to vacuum microwave drying as key to new, improved rations

By JANE BENSON NSRDEC Natick Soldier Research, Develop- ment and Engineering Center scientists are looking to vacuum microwave drying, or VMD, technology to create new, quality items for rations that may also reduce the warfighter’s carrying load. NSRDEC researchers hope to acquire the pilot scale equipment to develop items that meet the stringent requirements of military rations that must be shelf stable for years in extreme climates with no access to refrigeration. The rapid drying technology would enable the creation of lightweight, nutritious, inexpensive shelf-stable foods, including cheese, fruits, vegetables and meats. Such items could be incorporat- ed into the following rations: Meal, Cold Weather; Food Packet, Long-Range Patrol; and Meal, Ready-to-Eat. “Some of the conventional drying methods are not efficient,” said Dr. Tom Yang, a food technologist in NSR- DEC’s Combat Feeding Directorate, or CFD. “For example, sun drying takes a long time and is dependent upon Moth- er Nature. And it is not very sanitary. Another method is mechanical drying, Courtesy photo which involves using a hot oven with hot air to remove moisture. But drying foods eat on the move,” said Yang. “You don’t at a high temperature can affect quality, need to store it anywhere.” taste and texture. It is edible, but it can The Food Engineering and Analy- be hard like a rock. Drying foods can sis Team, led by Lauren Oleksyk, hopes also take away nutrients. The food can to obtain its own VMD machine for its shrink and the color can become dark. Food Innovation Lab, where it will be Not very appetizing.” used to create new foods for the warf- VMD combines vacuum and micro- ighter and improve existing offerings. wave technology, heating foods uni- “Our Soldiers deserve the best,” said formly through a quick, gentle process. Yang. “Soldiers do so many important “Since you combine vacuum technol- missions. They are under a lot of stress. ogy with microwaving to remove water, They need to be well fed. Their physi- you can do so at a lower temperature,” said cal and mental state needs to be in top Yang, who is part of CFD’s Food Engi- shape. We are hoping to get a [vacuum/ neering and Analysis Team. “You maintain microwave] unit so that we can use it as nutrients since the rapid drying process a tool to try out many ingredients and doesn’t destroy heat-sensitive nutrients. recipes that we know Soldiers would like The colors remain appetizing and the tex- to have.” ture doesn’t become hard and brittle.” Yang said he thinks it is important to In addition to producing higher-quali- create some favorite foods for Soldiers ty foods, the process takes less time than far away from home. conventional air drying or freeze drying. “I have an idea for a shelf-stable Yang explained that freeze drying, which cheeseburger with a layer of dried was pioneered at Natick years ago, is cheese, a layer of dried meat, and a lay- Photo by Dave Kamm effective and retains good food quality er of dried bread,” Yang said. “A regular (From top) Dr. Tom Yang, a food technologist at the Natick Soldier Research, but has some drawbacks. cheeseburger would be highly perish- Development and Engineering Center, wants to explore vacuum microwave dry- “VMD takes freeze drying to the next able, but this one would be shelf stable ing, or VMD, technology to create lightweight, nutritious, and delicious shelf- level,” said Yang. “It is much less expen- for three years. This is one of the con- stable cheese, fruits, vegetables and meats for Soldiers on the move. Yang is sive and uses much less energy.” cepts I want to explore. pictured here with a variety of foods created by VMD. Foods created by VMD are nutritious “I like to explore new technology and pleasing to the palate. The technol- and new products. I like to see technol- Researchers at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering ogy also fits into NSRDEC’s mission to ogies that work, save money, and pro- Center hope to acquire a vacuum microwave drying, or VMD, machine to create lighten the warfighter’s carrying load. duce great rations that get into the hands shelf-stable, nutritious, good-tasting foods that are also lightweight. The drying “It is low weight. It is very easy to of Soldiers.” technology heats foods uniformly through a quick, gentle process. Email mailbox size enforcement to begin Oct. 1

Army CIO/G6 heads-up for users, to remind them to Effective Oct. 1, the Defense Infor- clear out extra emails before their mail- mation Systems Agency, or DISA, will box size starts to impact their ability enforce existing Department of Defense to use the email system,” said How- Enterprise Email, or DEE, Service Lev- ell. “We have resources and informa- el Agreement, or SLA, mailbox size tion available to help individuals who limits, to lower costs and improve effi- aren’t sure how to get a handle on their ciency and Outlook start-up times. email’s storage issues.” Each of the Army’s more than 1.4 If an individual’s email storage million DEE accounts has a storage lim- exceeds its limit--512MB for basic it. Most users fall into the Basic class, users, and 4GB for business users-- with a maximum storage limit of 512 they will receive a second warning that account will no longer be able to send megabytes. Business class users, with an email until the extra emails are cleared operational requirement for a larger stor- out. If the email account continues to age size, have a maximum storage limit grow--beyond 700MB for basic users, of 4 gigabytes. Previously, those storage or 4.6GB for business users--the user limits have not been enforced. will receive the third and final warning Even without strict enforcement, that the account will also lose its abil- most Army users have stayed within ity to receive incoming mail. At that their maximum allowable email stor- point, anyone sending email to the out- age. As of July 31, 2015, however, Courtesy graphic sized account will receive a non-deliv- Army reports indicate that more than The Army successfully completed the bulk of its migration to DOD Enterprise ery notification. 75,000 Army personnel are storing Email in July 2013 and size limitations will soon be enforced for mailboxes. It is especially important to note that more than 4GB of email. More than users can still store everything they 7,700 user mailboxes exceed 10GB of were storing before, just not in their storage each. That level of heavy use cer Enterprise Information Systems, or if you aren’t already in the habit? All Outlook inbox. Additional email can makes for a slow, inefficient and cost- PEO EIS, product director for Enter- users at risk of exceeding their size lim- be stored in personal folders as .pst ly email system for both the individual prise Email, or PD EE. “Each user has its will receive auto-generated warnings files located on local drives or shared user and the Army as a whole. a role to play to help facilitate state- when their mailboxes exceed autho- drives in accordance with local com- “Using email effectively is one way of-the-art access to email from any rized limits. Basic users will receive mand policies. that today’s Army personnel can help location, by being mindful of the lim- that warning if their mailbox exceeds Find tips and strategies for reducing reduce costs and make communica- its already in place to reduce costs and 410 MB of storage, while business your email’s storage overload on the tions more agile, from the homefront launch times.” users will receive the warning if their Army Enterprise Service Desk’s Cus- to the tactical edge,” said John How- Clearing out old, outdated emails is mailbox exceeds 3.7 GB of storage. tomer Support website at https://esd- ell, U.S. Army Program Executive Offi- good practice for any user. But, what “The warning emails serve as a crm.csd.disa.mil/app/home/.

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.” August 13, 2015 • APG News 13 THIS WEEK IN APG HISTORY

Take a look back in time as the APG News explores what made the headlines around APG during this week 10, 25 and 50 years ago. This week’s APG News masthead is from 1966.

By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News 2015 10 Years Ago: Aug. 11, 2005

(Left) Col. Tony Francis, commander of the U.S. Army Environmental Center, carves a memorial to four Boy Scout leaders who were killed in a storm during the National Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia.

2010

2000 (Right) Caroline Aloisi bows in prayer during the Vacation Bible School opening ceremony at the main post chapel.

25 Years Ago: Aug. 8, 1990

(Left) Marilyn Howard of Army Community Service, left, ties a balloon on Sherell Fuller, right, as April Oxx, center watches it rise during the ACS 25th anniversary 1990 celebration at the Post Exchange.

(Below) Pvt. William Laycock, of Company B, 16th Ordnance Battalion disassembles brake shoes from an M532 Field Laundry Unit.

1980

1970 50 Years Ago: Aug. 12, 1965

(Right) Volunteer Monty Munroe, 15, one of 20 teen Red Cross volunteers at Kirk Army Hospital, helps patient Thomas Varney select books from the hospital library.

1960

(Left) Former 13th Cavalry Regiment Soldiers, from left, Lloyd C. Nelson; Lt. Col. Carl V. Clark, APG provost marshal, and Harmon W. Tusten, clasp hands during a 30th reunion at the U.S. Army 1950 Test and Evaluation Command. 14 APG News • August 13, 2015 MDNG inject youth with career ideas

Story and photos by STAFF SGT. AIMEE FUJIKAWA 29th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Baltimore City teens spent a hot summer day getting acquainted with military emergency medical training during Maryland’s Youth Works Sum- mer Internship Program at Warfield Air National Guard Base in Middle River, Maryland July 29. The interns visited with Soldiers from the 104th Area Support Medical Company during Operation Raven Care, a two-week training event, from July 25 to Aug. 7, sim- ulating emergency scenarios. They toured the 104th ASMC Tacti- cal Operations Center, which included medical treatment areas, on-site laboratory, ambulance squads, and a UH-60 Black Hawk. “We try to impress upon them how much career opportunity comes from being a member of the Maryland National Guard,” said Michael Deckard Jr., Mary- land Institute for Emergency Medical Ser- vices Systems ombudsman. “In addition to the added benefits of becoming a Guards- man, they also get to serve the State of Maryland.” A male intern said the visit opened his mind to see what he really wants to do. The soldiers explained how they got to their medical careers with the Guard and showed them what they really do. “Being able to work with MIEMSS gives the interns an opportunity to see what (Above) Maryland Army National the military is like,” said Maj. Barbara Guard medics, Spc. Travis Rambert Meadows, Maryland Medical Detachment and Pfc. Clare Hargrove, from the deputy commander for administration. 104th Area Support Medical Company “It’s a huge opportunity for them to get out, earn an income and get to see what transport a patient to an ambulance opportunities are available out there.” during the tactical field care training The program also mentors the interns part of Operation Raven at Warfield on trying new things and life skills such as Air National Guard Base in Middle being on time, learning respect, and active River, Maryland, July 29. Summer listening. YouthWorks program interns work- During their internship with MIEMSS, ing with the Maryland Institute for interns traveled to various Baltimore City Emergency Medical Services Systems firehouses and police stations. They learn spent a day with Soldiers exploring about everything from fire rescue and military medical career options. extracting patients from vehicles to 911 calls. (Left) Maj. Barbara Meadows, depu- The interns discovered that many fire- ty commander for administration in men and policemen they met had a military background. the Maryland Medical Detachment, “It was an awesome opportunity to right speaks with Baltimore City teens give these kids a five-week in-depth look about medical careers in the Maryland into emergency services,” Deckard said. tion, they were able to participate in volunteer and career paths. They gain work National Guard during their visit to “Hopefully we can recruit them into the the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of experiences with private sector, nonprofit, Warfield Air National Guard Base in volunteer realm, where there is always a Employment Development five-week and city and state government employ- Middle River, Maryland, July 29. The shortage in the state.” summer program young adults between ers. This is the first year for the Maryland interns spent time with medics and High school students interested in var- the ages of 14 - 21. National Guard and the Maryland Institute explored a UH-60 Black Hawk helicop- ious career fields submitted applications During the program, interns have the for Emergency Medical Services Systems ter that’s used to MEDEVAC patients for the summer internship. Upon selec- chance to explore various trades for both to participate in the program. to treatment facilities. U.S. Senate confirms Milley as new CSA

Story and photo by DAVID VERGUN Division in the Central Pacific seeing Army News Service combat in Kwajalein, Saipan, Tinian, The Senate confirmed Gen. Mark A. and Iwo Jima. Milley, Aug. 5, to become the 39th chief Unfortunately, both of his parents of staff of the Army. passed away, but he said he still feels He will succeed Gen. Ray Odierno their presence. in a change of responsibility ceremo- He noted he’s lucky to have been ny scheduled for Aug. 14, at 10 a.m., on married for the last 30 years to the “most Summerall Field, Joint Base Myer-Hen- dedicated and strongest woman in the derson Hall, Virginia. world,” his wife Hollyanne. “She’s a Also on Aug. 5, President Barack constant source of inspiration and love.” Obama nominated Patrick J. Murphy to She represents all the Army spous- be the next under secretary of the Army, es “for their resilience and sacrifice,” a post currently held by Acting Under he continued, having raised their two Secretary Eric Fanning. The office was children while he was away on seven assumed by Fanning, July 6, after Brad deployments and thousands of days of Carson became the acting under sec- training. retary of Defense for Personnel and Milley’s operational deployments Readiness. include Iraq, Afghanistan, Panama, Hai- No date has yet been set for Murphy’s ti and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Most of his confirmation hearing before the Senate 35-year career has been spent leading Armed Services Committee and the Sen- infantry and Special Forces Soldiers. ate is currently scheduled to be on recess Finally, Milley thanked Odierno and until Sept. 7. his wife Linda for their “selfless service.” He added that the nation and the Milley: ‘Winning fundamental’ Army have been well served by them. During his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing, July Patrick J. Murphy Gen. Mark A. Milley tells 300 ROTC and U.S. Military Academy cadets his win- 21, Milley told lawmakers, “Our funda- Murphy was the first Iraq War veteran ning philosophy. Milley, commander of U.S. Army Forces Command, spoke dur- mental task is to win, to win in the unfor- elected to the U.S. Congress, according ing the George C. Marshall Award and Leadership seminar on Fort Leavenworth, to an Aug. 5, White House press release. giving crucible” of combat. Kansas, March 31. Milley currently is commander of Murphy represented the 8th District of U.S. Forces Command, headquartered at Pennsylvania in the House of Represen- Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Military Academy Cadets at the George take on the “significant challenges” tatives from 2007 to 2011. Besides combat, there are many other C. Marshall Award and Leadership Con- it faces “in manpower, readiness and As a lawmaker, he served on the House Armed Services Committee, the tasks the Army does every day and does ference at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, modernization.” House Permanent Select Committee on very well, he said. It provides humanitar- March 31, that his childhood hero was The general also told the senators he’d Intelligence and the House Appropria- ian assistance, shapes outcomes, builds Green Bay Packers’ winning football ensure upholding Army values and eth- tions Committee. partner capacity and deters the nation’s ics would continue to be a top priority. coach, Vince Lombardi. Murphy received his law degree in adversaries. During his visit with the cadets, he When Lombardi was younger, he 1999 from Widener University School of “But our very reason for being, the exhorted them: “Playing by the rules looked up to World War II heroes like Law in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, after very core of what it means to have an involves internalizing the warrior code Gen. George Patton and Gen. Douglas earning a bachelor of arts degree from Army, it’s to win and to win decisively of ethics. It is something you have to MacArthur and tried to pattern himself Pennsylvania’s King’s College in 1996. in ground combat against the enemies of practice at 24 hours a day. Unethical after them and their leadership tech- While in college, he attended ROTC our country so that the American citizens actions not only can get you or your niques, Milley said. at nearby Scranton University and was can enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of Soldiers killed, they can also hurt the The two points Lombardi took away commissioned a second lieutenant in happiness,” he continued. Army.” from those heroes was, first, “you’re in the Army Reserve upon graduation. He “I have huge confidence in our Army it to win, so winning matters and your Heritage of service went on active duty in 2000 as a staff today,” he said, calling it “the most team matters.” The second was, “We Milley told the senators he comes judge advocate and then became a facul- skilled and combat experienced Army in don’t break the rules,” Milley said. from a family who proudly served. His ty member at West Point. the nation’s history.” Milley promised the lawmakers that mother treated wounded service mem- From 2003 to 2004, he was deployed Childhood hero if confirmed, he would work to keep bers in a military hospital near Seattle to Iraq, where he earned a Bronze Star Milley told some 300 ROTC and U.S. the Army the best in the world and and his father served in the 4th Marine Medal with the 82nd Airborne Division. 16 APG News • August 13, 2015 and expire. about 67 percent of all the canned 13. Country where some mar- seafood consumed in the U.S. tial artists eat live octopus, believ- 9. Fish sometimes referred ing it helps build strength and to as ‘the chicken of the sea’ due stamina. to its white, flaky meat and mild 14. Italian word for squid; often taste. served fried in restaurants. 10. Delicacy consisting of salt- 16. Fish that biblical scholars cured fish eggs eaten as a garnish suggest was used by Jesus to feed or spread. the crowds at the Sea of Galilee. 11. Crustacean resembling a 17. According to www.seafood- small lobster; nicknamed “craw- healthfacts.org, this is the most dad” popular seafood eaten in the U.S. 14. A fish dish extremely popu- 18. Type of fishing the antago- lar in Maryland and seasoned with nists of the 1993 film “Grumpy Old Old Bay. Men” enjoyed. 15. Southeast Asian country 19. Species of crab found in that exports swai fish to the U.S. Alaska that can live up to 20 years. 20. This name of a whole her- 22. Fish often eaten by Ash- ring or small, oily fish is also the kenazi Jews during Shabbat and name of a British cartoon dog Passover. based on a series of books for pre- 25. Stew that originated in Lou- school-age children by Mick Ink- isiana in the 18th century and con- pen. tains shellfish and meats. 21. Highly toxic metal found 26. Animal that is depicted as in elevated levels in some seafood an Ill-tempered, fast-food cashier products. in the popular cartoon, ‘Sponge- 22. Type of fish that the Envi- bob Squarepants.’ ronmental Defense Fund advis- 27. Creamy soup of French ori- es against eating due to elevated gin often made from lobster, crab mercury levels and overfishing. or shrimp. 23. Crab species important to 28. Two-shell mollusks that the Chesapeake Bay because of its obtain their food by pumping ecological, economical and histori- water through their system and fil- cal value. tering small organisms from sur- 24. Cold, smoked salmon, tra- rounding waters. ditionally served on a bagel with The APG Crossword cream cheese, capers and red Down onions. 1. Ancient people whose fishing implements are depicted in It’s a seafood extravaganza! tomb scenes, drawings and papy- rus documents. By STACY SMITH, APG News 2. Japanese food often pre- Think you solved last pared with raw fish. week’s puzzle? Seafood is a summertime favorite in Maryland. Complete this crossword puzzle to test your knowledge of these underwater delicacies. 3. Human organ that Omega- Check out the solution below 3 fatty acids found in seafood are proven to protect. Solution to the August 6 puzzle Across for it sounded too similar to the 4. Shelled mollusk whose tac- 3. A red ______is a figu- emperor’s family name, Li. iturn nature inspired the English rative expression referring to a log- 5. Fish named for its promi- expression, to ______up, mean- ical fallacy in which a clue or piece nent barbels, which resemble whis- ing to become suddenly secretive of information is or is intended to kers. or unwilling to talk. be misleading, or distracting from 7. Spanish word meaning 6. Certain proteins in this col- the actual question. shrimp or prawns. lection of marine animals can cause 4. The farming of this fish was 12. Freshwater fish that an allergic reaction in some people outlawed in China during the Tang migrates to the ocean, then returns when ingested. Dynasty because the Chinese word to streams and rivers to reproduce 8. Canned fish that represents

WORD OF THE WEEK ACRONYM OF THE WEEK Distraught ENR Pronounced: dih-strawt Bureau of Energy Resources Part of Speech: Adjective The Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) is Definition: a division of the Under Secretary of State for 1. Distracted; deeply agitated. Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment within the U.S. State Department. ENR ensures 2. Mentally deranged; crazed. that diplomatic relationships advance national Related forms interests in accessing secure, reliable, and ever- Distraughtly, adverb cleaner sources of energy. ENR has three core objectives: Overdistraught, adjective Energy Diplomacy: To manage the geopolitics of today’s energy economy through Undistraught, adjective reinvigorated energy diplomacy with major producers and consumers of energy. Energy Transformation: To stimulate the market forces that will sustain transfor- Use: mational energy policies in terms of alternative and renewable energy sources, elec- Distraught relatives are waiting for news of the missing children. tricity, development, and reconstruction. She was distraught over the death of her partner. Energy Transparency and Access: To expand good governance, increase trans- The paper says she was extremely distraught and sedated, and under a sui- parency, and improve commercially viable and environmentally sustainable access cide watch. to the 1.3 billion people without modern energy services. By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News Catherine A. Novelli was sworn in as Under Secretary of State for Economic Source(s): www.dictionary.com Growth, Energy and the Environment Feb. 18, 2014. www.merriam-webster.com By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News www.dictionary.com Source(s): Source: www.state.gov

APG CATCH-A-POACHER PROGRAM

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

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

Name/Description/Address of the Poacher

Location/Days/Times & Type of Poaching

Vehicle/Vessel Description or Registration #

You can also cut out this completed SUBMIT-A-TIP form and mail it to: 2200 Aberdeen Blvd. APG, MD 21005 August 13, 2015 • APG News 17 Expo connects employers and job seekers

Continued from Page 1 Carrianne DiCarlo, senior staffing ERP Manager Marilyn Howard said supervisor for Kelly Services, said vendors were looking for skilled and she also attended the event to net- novice employees, which she said work with military personnel and vet- enticed a broader range of job seekers erans because they often make great and employers to the event. employees. “I am thrilled with the turnout,” “They’re very reliable and great at Howard said. “There was something following instructions. They have a for each job seeker, including family lot of great soft skills that are hard to members, transitioning Soldiers, vet- find,” DiCarlo said. erans and civilians contemplating a Havre de Grace resident David Ste- career change. I am looking forward to venson may be exactly the type of planning next year’s event.” employee that vendors like Bodway Participating vendors ranged from and DiCarlo were looking for. Retired private, locally-owned corporations to from the military for 10 years, Steven- government agencies, several of which son said the Army gave him experience said they were attending the career as a helicopter mechanic, journalist expo for the first time. and flight medic. He was recently laid Laura Bodway, director of Synergy off and came to the expo to see what ECP, a cyber-security company locat- kinds of jobs were available for someone like him. ed in Columbia, Maryland, said she Laura Bodway, left, director of cyber-security company Synergy ECP, discusses “I’m looking for something in logis- attended the expo to expand the compa- career opportunities with event attendee Robert Buden during the Army ny’s client base. Bodway was optimis- tics or operations support,” he said. Community Service Employment Resources Day and Expo at the APG North tic about finding the right people to fill Some vendors, like Iris Irizzary, (Aberdeen) recreation center Aug. 5. available positions with the company. said they attended the event to help “Cyber security is the hot button in attendees find the right job. Irizarry the IT world,” she said, adding that works for DePaul Industries, a staff- about a year ago. Ironically, she found today that will hopefully help me prog- she was looking for people with expe- ing agency that helps veterans and the her current position by attending a ress in my field, or pursue something rience in information assurance and disabled find temporary and permanent career expo. She recommended that in administration.” intelligence. She said the company is employment. She said the current job job seekers “keep an open mind and The Employment Resources Day & especially interested in hiring veterans market is trending upwards, but admit- have a goal for where they want to get Expo was presented by the ERP; APG and military members because of their ted it can be hard to get a foot in the to, but to be open.” Military Personnel Office/Director- background. door, which is why she believes job This is advice that job seeker Kay- ate of Human Resources; Susquehan- “They already know the environ- expos are so vital. la Swearingen has adapted. Swearin- na Workforce NetworkInc.; Maryland ment and they already know what “I think it’s still very difficult to get gen works in the legal sector, but she Department of Labor, Licensing and the government and the Department a job, but you have to get out and take said she attended the expo to see that Regulation; and local Veteran Ser- of Defense and organizations like the chances I did,” Irizarry said. else may be available to someone with vice Organizations (VSO). For more NSA are up against out there in the Irizarry said she was a stay at home her background and experience level. information about employment or field. It’s a cyber-world,” Bodway mom and military spouse when she “I came to broaden my horizons,” resources, contact Marilyn Howard at said. decided to re-enter the working world she said. “I got some good contacts 410-278-9669. 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.

Are you in NO 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 HINT: Reveille is heard in the morning, at 6:30 shoulder, as your right hand is a.m. Retreat and To the Color are heard in the over your heart. early evening, at 5 p.m. APG News graphic

Win Exchange trips to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens

Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can get their thrills on land or sea with the latest Because of You contest. Three authorized shoppers will win a trip for four to the SeaWorld or Busch Gardens park of their choice. The giveaway is part of the Exchange Because of You program, a yearlong effort to recognize and reward service members for their sacrifice and dedication. Winners can choose to visit Busch Gardens locations in Tampa, Florida or Williamsburg, Virginia, or SeaWorld locations in Orlando, Florida or San Antonio or San Diego, California with three guests. Winners will receive round-trip airfare and accommodations worth $4,450. Authorized shoppers can enter at www.shopmyexchange.com/BecauseOfYou through Aug. 31. Three entries will be chosen at random. The winners of the Because of You giveaway will be notified no later than Sept. 19. No purchase is necessary to win. For more information, visit your local Exchange or go to https://www.shopmyexchange.com/. 18 APG News • August 13, 2015

Photo by Yvonne Johnson Vietnam veterans pose with APG Garrison Commander Col. James E. Davis, far left, and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey O. Adams, far right, in front of the APG Vietnam War Commemoration display at Ripken Stadium Aug. 6. Twelve of the 14 veterans shown here have been profiled in the ongoing APG News “Remembering ‘Nam” series. Their framed stories decorate the display table. IronBirds celebrate APG and nation’s military

Continued from Page 1 Photo by Yvonne Johnson Sgt. JaVon Griffith of Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic sang the national anthem. Installation guests included Gold Star Family members and nearly 40 Vietnam War veterans who were saluted for the war’s 50th Anniversary Commemora- tion. Crawford expressed thanks to Har- ford, Baltimore and Cecil counties for “coming out to recognize your military” and he asked all veterans to stand and be recognized. “Thank you for what you’ve given to our country,” he told the families and veterans. “And thank you,” he told the audience, “for taking the opportunity to salute your veterans. We thank you for supporting our military.” APG organization displays included the Army Substance Abuse Pro- (Left) Sgt. JaVon Griffith of Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic sings the national gram, Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic and anthem. the Army Wellness Center, as well as (Above) Members of Maryland Gold Star Mothers, Inc. pose with Dianne the 20th CBRNE Command and 22nd Crawford, second from right, the wife of APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Photo by Chemical Battalion (Technical Escort). Molly Blosse Bruce T. Crawford, at Ripkin Stadium. From left, are Donna Robinson, President At the 22nd Chemical Battalion dis- Janice Chance, Crawford and Yvonne Green. play, Spc. Patrick McElhinney helped pack Sgt. William Ely into an Explo- sive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) bomb Carol Baker of Bel Air, a Vietnam-era “I got to meet a two-star general, two praised, not treated like they were. They suit and helmet to walk among the sta- veteran and commander of the Amer- full-bird colonels and a command ser- were drafted, did their time and then dium guests. ican Legion Department of Maryland, geant major,” he said. “I love how they were stepped over and mistreated. We “It draws a lot of attention. Lots of whose September 2014 story kicked off took the time to come greet all of us. I just don’t want the nation to forget that people will stop him and ask questions,” the series, called the evening wonderful. even thanked a few people for their ser- these people are heroes too. We can’t McElhinney said. “It’s a good feeling to be recognized vice. I just wish I could do more.” undo the past but we can make their and for these guys to no longer be looked Janice Chance, first vice president present better.” Remembering ‘Nam at with disdain,” she said. and chaplain of the Maryland Chapter Also honored during the ceremony A Vietnam War display coordinated Vietnam veteran Frederick Ryan of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., add- were members of the nonprofit Trag- by the garrison’s Directorate of Plans, Abingdon added that several people ed that the group’s national president edy Assistance Program for Survivors Training, Mobilization and Security and thanked him for his service. has ordered a partnering with the Bal- (TAPS), which provides care for sur- the graphic artists from the Visual Infor- “It made me feel pretty good,” he said. timore Vietnam Veterans of America vivors of the fallen. TAPS hosts the mation Services Division, featured the “It’s great that they set aside this time to (VVA) chapter during the commemora- National Military Survivor Seminar and framed stories of 15 veterans who have say thank you. The guys deserve it.” tion period. Good Grief camp and provides a nation- been featured in the APG News “Remem- James O’Neill, a Vietnam veteran “We want to honor them because of al peer support network and no-cost grief bering ‘Nam” series. Fourteen of the 15 from North East, said he was impressed what they endured,” She said. “When resources, all at no cost to surviving veterans were on hand for the game. with the military presence. you come back from war you should be families and loved ones. DID YOU KNOW? The little-known First Barbary War of 1801-1805 was a big deal. It spawned the first land battle of the U.S. Marine Corps on foreign soil, the oldest ceremonial sword in use by U.S. armed forces, and the opening lines of the Marine Corps Hymn.

In 1805, the United States government refused to continue paying Barbary Coast pirates to refrain from raiding American merchant ships. When negotiations for a treaty failed, President Thomas Jefferson assembled an expeditionary force of Marines to respond. Barbary, also called Barbary States, was the former designation for the coastal region of North Africa bounded by Egypt and comprising Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya. For centuries the name was associated with the coastal pirates who preyed upon Mediterranean shipping. The term was in use until occupation of the region by European powers in the 19th century The First Barbary War was the first of two Barbary Wars between the United States and the Barbary States. The cause was the seizure of American merchant ships and crews by Barbary pirates who demanded ransom monies as well as tributes to Courtesy photo Barbary rulers. Lieutenant Presley O’Bannon at Derna, April 1805 Algeria first began piracy against the U.S. July 25, 1785 with the capture of the schooner Maria, and the Dauphin a week later. All four Barbary Coast states demanded $660,000 each. The crews of Maria and Dauphin remained in captivity across the Libyan desert from Alexandria, Egypt — to assault and capture Tripoli and for over a decade, and soon were joined by crews of other ships captured by the free the crew of the captured USS Philadelphia. Barbary States. Marines led by O’Bannon successfully stormed the fortified city and rescued the Estimates are that more than 1.25 million people were pressed into hard labor kidnapped crew. as slaves or hostages and struggled under extremely poor conditions that exposed On June 10, 1805, Tripoli agreed to a treaty that stipulated the U.S. would pay them to vermin and disease. As word of their treatment reached the U.S., through $60,000 for the freeing of the prisoners. In agreeing to pay the $60,000, the Jefferson freed captives’ narratives and letters, Americans pushed for direct government action administration drew a distinction between paying tribute and paying ransom. At the to stop the piracy against U.S. ships. time, some argued that buying Sailors out of slavery was a fair exchange to end the On Jefferson’s inauguration as president in 1801, Yusuf Karamanli, the Pasha war. Eaton, however, remained bitter, believing that his efforts had been squandered. The Marines’ victory helped Prince Hamet Bey reclaim his rightful throne as ruler (or Bashaw) of Tripoli, demanded $225,000 from the new administration. Jefferson of Tripoli. In gratitude, he presented his Mameluke sword to O’Bannon. refused the demand. Consequently, on May 10, 1801, the Pasha declared war on the This famous sword became part of the Marine Corps officer uniform in 1825 and U.S. by cutting down the flagstaff in front of the U.S. Consulate. remains the oldest ceremonial weapon in use by U.S. Armed Forces today. Hostilities went on, mostly in the form of small firefights between Tripoli and the The Battle of Derna was the Marines’ first land battle on foreign soil and is notably U.S. Navy, which was supported by European allies and mercenary forces. recalled in the first verse of the Marines Hymn: “From the Halls of Montezuma to the The defining event of the war was the Battle of Derna, April–May 1805, when shores of Tripoli, we fight our country’s battles in the air, on land and sea.” William Eaton, the former consul to Tunis and an ex-Army captain who used the title of “general,” and Marine Corps 1st Lt. Presley O’Bannon, led a force of eight U.S. Yvonne Johnson, APG News Marines and 500 mercenaries on a multi-national expedition — a 600-mile march Source(s) http://www.marines.com; http://www.britannica.com; www.wikipedia.org August 13, 2015 • APG News 19 APG SNAPSHOT Take a peek at the events making news in and around U.S. Army Gar- rison Aberdeen Proving Ground. For complete photo coverage, visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/ usagapg/.

ABERDEEN IRONBIRDS SALUTE THE MILITARY

Aberdeen IronBirds baseball hosted its annual salute to APG and the U.S. armed forces during Military Appreciation Night festivities at Ripken Stadium Aug. 6.

(Clockwise from top left) Jackson Gobble, 3, receives an autograph from IronBirds player Austin Pfeiffer; Garrison Commander Col. James E. Davis laughs in the seating area reserved for veterans and Gold Star family members during the game; accompanied by his wife Dianne, right, and son Corey, left, APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford, center, gets ready to address the crowd during pre-game ceremonies; Vietnam veteran John Burke, right, shares a laugh with CECOM Executive Officer Col. Thomas J. Oliver; Xavier Gasadia, 9, left, listens as Staff Sgt. David Ellis, of the 203rd Military Intelligence Battalion, right, explains the different types firearms on display; APG Soldiers unfurl a large American flag in the Ripken Stadium outfield for the singing of the national anthem.

Photos by Molly Blosse

YOGA + PILATES = DE-STRESSING YOGILATES The C4ISR Center of Excellence seminar, “De-stressing with Yogilates” was held at the Myer Auditorium Aug. 4. Yogilates is a blend of yoga and pilates, created by a yoga prac- titioner and certified instructor Jonathan Urla in 1997. Certified instructor Cecelia Bellomo led the seminar, discussing triggers for stress and multiple ways to de-stress including the yogilates and demonstrating some sitting and standing exercises.

From left, Pallaui Karia, of CECOM LRC; Tiffany Grimes, of CECOM, and Ruth Flanders, from the Army Materiel Comand, are led through a Yogilate pose by Certified Instructor Cecelia Bellomo. Several poses can be done in a desk chair while at work.

For more information about upcoming CECOM Wellness Program activities, contact Tiffany Grimes, CECOM G-1, at 443-861-7901 or [email protected]. Photo illustration by Molly Blosse