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By RACHEL PONDER APG News The Harford Coun- ty Chamber of Commerce paid tribute to the nation’s armed forces and honored the Aberdeen Proving Ground NCO, Solider and Family of the Year during the 39th Annual Military Appreciation Luncheon at the Richlin Ballroom in Edgewood, May 19. The chamber’s Military Affairs Committee hosts the event in conjunction APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford administers the U.S. Armed with APG Armed Forc- Forces Oath of Enlistment to more than 50 local Army, Navy, Air Force and es Week activities. The Marine Corps enlistees, welcoming them into the service of the nation, during the theme of the program was APG Armed Forces Week “Our Community Salutes” program at the APG North “All Soldiers, all missions, (Aberdeen) recreation center, May 17. always ready.” In addi- Photo by Molly Blosse, APG News tion to the military winners, Gold Star Mothers and Vietnam veterans also were recognized. APG salutes newest recruits Harford County Execu- tive Barry Glassman welcomed attendees, noting that Harford County has Maryland teens take oath of enlistment during Armed Forces Week a “wonderful partnership” By YVONNE JOHNSON Corps recruiting stations were welcomed “This is your official welcome to the with APG. APG News into service by an at-capacity crowd led by most trusted profession on earth,” he told the “We pay tribute to those APG Senior Commander, Maj. Gen. Bruce enlistees. men and women that still The APG Armed Forces Week celebra- T. Crawford. “You’ll learn things like discipline and serve us today, our part- tion climaxed with a patriotic Our Commu- Recalling the reasoning behind includ- other values that your parents reinforced dur- nity Salutes ceremony at the APG North See SOLDIERS, page 18 ing enlistees in the salute, Crawford said, ing your upbringing,” he said, adding a quote (Aberdeen) recreation center, May 17, dur- “It speaks to reaching out to those coming from Gen. Dennis L. Via, commander of the ing which more than 50 young enlistees from behind us and bringing those committing to inside local Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine serve in and thanking them.” See EVENT, page 17

RESILIENCY Honoring the The APG Religious Support Office helps fallen and APG couples improve communication skills. their families Relationships|3 As part of Armed Forces Week festivities at APG, more than 300 runners and walkers partici- HEALTH pated in the Run to Honor 5-mile The DOD funds $1.7 run/5K walk at Shore Park, May million in Zika research 19. The run provided members of Team APG the opportunity to at military laboratories. run in honor of a fallen service DOD|7 member. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ronald Wright, of the 20th CBRNE Command, writes the name of the fallen service mem- VIETNAM ber he is honoring on the Run to A former APG civilian Honor sign before heading out on the run. recalls sense of camaraderie in ‘Nam. Photo by Yvonne Johnson, APG News Vet|8 ATEC hosts APG North Bike to Work Day PARTNERSHIP Story and photos by ARL enters into a LINDSEY MONGER research agreement ATEC with Drexel University. The U.S. Army Test and Army|12 Evaluation Command, or ATEC, partnered with Harford Coun- ty Government to host APG’s fourth annual Bike to Work Day, or B2WD, on APG North online (Aberdeen), May 18. In support of Clean Com- mute Month, B2WD is an event www.TeamAPG. celebrated across the United com/APGNews States each May to showcase the many benefits of bicycling; facebook.com/ APGMd to celebrate the unique pow- er of the bicycle; to encourage twitter.com/ more people to give biking a USAGAPG try; and to highlight the many reasons to ride. ﬂ ickr.com/photos/ “B2WD is all about advocat- usagapg/ ing and raising awareness for Cyclists participating in Bike to Work Day, or B2WD, on APG North (Aberdeen) pause for a photo cycling as an alternative form of ICE system before taking off on the designated post route May 18. In support of Clean Commute Month, commuting,” said Alan Doran, http://ice.disa.mil/ B2WD is an event celebrated across the United States each May to showcase the many benefits of Facebook, http://on.fb.me/HzQIow bicycling and to encourage more people to give biking a try. See BIKE, page 17 index By the Numb#rs | 3 Mark Your Calendar | 6 All Things Maryland | 9 MWR Events | 10 APG History | 14 Crossword | 16 Did You Know? | 18 Snapshot | 19 2 APG News • May 26, 2016 Celebrate responsibly

Monday, May 30 is this Memorial Day Memorial Day. What does this holiday APG Army Substance Abuse Program The APG Army Substance Abuse Program, or ASAP, would mean to you? like for members of Team APG and their families to remember that 40 percent of traffic deaths in the United States involves alcohol or drug-impaired drivers and to avoid drinking and driving over the Memorial Day holiday. It is a time to “If you plan to drink, then use a designated driver or plan pay respect to alternate means of transportation. If you plan to drive, don’t those who gave drink,” said Cindy Scott, ASAP prevention coordinator. their lives for “Drunk driving is no accident—nor is it a victimless crime. our country. I Every year we continue to see far too many people suffer used to attend debilitating injuries or the loss of their loved ones as a result a Memorial of impaired driving. There must be an urgency to remove Day ceremony every year with impaired drivers from our nation’s roads.” my family. Now Anna Field According to Scott, the human toll is only half the picture. that I am older, I Military spouse She said alcohol-related crashes not only cost the nation bil- watch the cere- lions of dollars each year, but drunk driving is a dangerous, monies on T.V. serious, crime that can be a costly crime at best. “Driving impaired is just not worth the risk,” she said. “Not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, but the trau- ma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest for impaired driv- anyone convicted of drunk driving in Maryland. This includes It is a time set ing can be significant.” “first-timers.” aside to recog- Violators often face jail time, the loss of their driver’s “Driving impaired is one of the most frequent crimes in nize our fallen America, killing someone every 39 minutes,” Scott said. comrades. On license, higher insurance rates, attorney and court fees, time “Please remember over the holiday weekend and all the time, Sunday, the vet- away from work, and dozens of other expenses. In addition, eran’s ministry on May 19, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed “Noah’s that there is no excuse for impaired driving. Alcohol, drugs and at my church [in Bill” into law. Named for Montgomery County police officer driving simply don’t mix - don’t take the chance.” Newark, Dela- Noah Leotta, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2015, the For more information contact Scott at 410-278-4013 or ware] will hold bill requires mandatory use of an ignition interlock device for email [email protected]. a special event Charles Porter to pay tribute to Retiree the fallen and the Soldiers that are currently serving our country. Army allows Soldiers to wear headphones in gym

Story and photo illustration by C. TODD LOPEZ It is a time to remember every- Soldiers jogging or lifting in the gym may now be allowed thing that the to listen to music through small headphones or ear buds, military has done according to Army Directive 2016-20, released May 6. for our country. Acting Secretary of the Army Patrick J. Murphy signed a memo that authorizes Soldiers to listen to music on a variety of devices and ear pieces while doing personal physical training inside gyms, though the memo does give final word on the new policy to installation or unit commanders. Donna Doty “Effective immediately, unless the unit or installation commander prohibits otherwise, Soldiers may use headphones, Retiree including wireless or non-wireless devices and earpieces, in uniform only while performing individual physical training in indoor gyms or fitness centers,” Murphy wrote in the memo. The headphones cannot be more than 1.5 inches in diame- A new Army Directive, released May 6, 2016, allows By celebrating ter and the memo states violators may be subject to administra- Memorial Day Soldiers to wear headphones or earbuds while in fitness tive or disciplinary action under the Uniform Code of Military centers or gyms. with ceremo- Justice. nies and events, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey said the new policy it sends a mes- To push music through “conservative and discrete” ear- is something Soldiers have told him they wanted for a while. sage to our com- pieces, Soldiers are also permitted to “wear electronic devic- munity and the es, such as music players or cell phones” on their waistband, “This change came about because Soldiers stood up at one rest of the world in accordance with AR 670-1. That regulation says the color of of my town halls and asked about it,” Dailey said. “If we can that we haven’t the carrying case for such a device must be black. make changes that improve morale and they don’t adversely forgotten about Lavonne Telsee The directive also permits Soldiers to wear a “solid black affect discipline, I’m all for it.” the Soldiers who Military spouse armband” to hold their electronic device, but only while in the The memo applies to Regular Army, Army National Guard have died while gym or fitness center. and Army Reserve Soldiers. It’s expected that the new rules serving our country. It also shows When Soldiers leave the gym or fitness center, however, regarding the wear of music devices and headphones in instal- their families that we appreciate the the arm bands, the music devices and the headphones must be lation gyms will be incorporated into the existing uniform pol- sacrifices they made. Memorial Day put away. icy, AR 670-1, by the Army’s G-1. means a lot to me.

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Story and photo by RACHEL PONDER tendency to impact their work perfor- APG News mance as their thoughts are focused on Nine APG military and civilian that relationship,” he said. “If the ser- couples focused on improving com- vice member [or civilian] is not focused munication skills and strengthening on their job, they may not be prepared relationships during a Couples Resil- to deploy or even do their day-by-day iency Training Program at the Embassy functions.” Suites in Baltimore, May 20. The training involved several activ- The APG Religious Support Office, ities designed to “break the ice” and or RSO, hosted the event, which is encourage discussion. During one activity, participants took based on the Preventive Relation- a “Primary Colors Personality Profile,” ship Enhancement Program, or PREP, and were grouped into color categories which is used Army-wide. The train- based on their answers. Red meant very ing was funded by a grant request from competitive and opinionated, whereas the Army Office of the Chief of Chap- a “green” personality type was consid- lains, or OCCH, targeting the civilian ered a peacemaker. “Orange” person- workforce. Mili- alities love being tary couples also the center of atten- attended. APG has a large tion, while “blue” “APG has a people are very large civilian civilian workforce, detail oriented and Daniel Garcia and his wife CW2 Victoria Ramage, with the 20th CBRNE workforce, and the and the same precise. Command, participate in a communication exercise during a Couples Resiliency same stressors Sol- According to Training Program hosted by the APG Religious Support Office at the Embassy diers experience stressors Soldiers vonSeggern, peo- Suites in Baltimore May 20. at home in their ple often fall in relationships are experience at home love and marry During the afternoon session, Sonya more about where your spouse is com- also ones that any someone with an Pietrogiacomo with the Aberdeen Prov- ing from, try to see it from both angles,” employee can also in their relationships opposite personal- ing Ground Federal Credit Union, talk- she said. experience,” said are also ones that ity type. Knowing ed about personal money management, “We wanted to make sure we are on Garrison Chaplain and understand- an area of stress for many couples. the right path,” he said. Lt. Col. Arleigh any employee can ing your part- Attendees were given a deck of cards Denise Thomas, with the Army Con- vonSeggern, who ner’s personality called “Money Habitudes,” and were tracting Command-APG, said that she has more than 30 also experience. can strengthen the asked to group cards based on their and her husband Donald Thomas want- years of experi- relationship and financial habits. After the cards were ed to learn different communication ence counseling Lt. Col. Arleigh vonSeggern reduce conflict, he grouped, attendees got a better idea techniques. They have been married couples. Chap- Garrison Chaplain said. about their spending habits. almost three years. lain Assistant Sgt. Couples also “It fostered some really good conver- “I think what we have learned here 1st Class Tameka Dixon and a Mili- practiced the speaker-listener tech- sation,” Pietrogiacomo said. will help us,” she said. “We plan to tary Family Life counselor, assisted nique. The person with the card “has Several couples said they found the work on the speaker listener technique vonSeggern. the floor” and speaks without interrup- training helpful. [at home].” VonSeggern said one program goal tion, while their partner listens. After CW2 Victoria Ramage, with the 20th On June 23 and 24 the Religious Sup- is to create an environment in which the speaker finishes, the listener must Chemical, Biological, Radiological, port Office will host a Faith & Family couples can feel safe and communicate explain what the speaker said. Nuclear, Explosives Command, attend- Dynamics Training for Soldiers and civil- freely. Building strong, resilient rela- VonSeggern said the speaker-listen- ed the training with her husband Dan- ians assigned to APG. Lodging, child care tionships is a readiness issue, he said. er technique is one communication tool iel Garcia. They have been married for and meals are provided. To learn more “If the Soldier or employee is having couples can use when they are discuss- six months. about this program, call 410-278-4333, or relationship problems at home, it has a ing important topics. “It kind of helps you think a little bit email [email protected].

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Blue Star Museums have offered free admission to the nation’s active- duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. 1 million+ Number of U.S. children who have had at least one parent deployed. The Blue Star Museums program was created to support military families by offering them interesting and edu- cational places to be together when many will have limited resources and time at home. 700,000+ Number of service members and their families who participated in the program in 2014. 2,000+ Number of participating Blue Star museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and American Samoa. These include children’s museums, fine art museums, history and science museums and nature centers. 99 Number of days Blue Star Museums offers free admission to its participating museums, from May 30, Memorial Day through Sept. 5, Labor Day. 43 Number of Blue Star Museums in Maryland. Participating museums include the Baltimore Museum of Art and local Havre de Grace Decoy Museum. 6 Number of years Blue Star Museums has been in operation. The program began in 2010.

By STACY SMITH, APG News Source(s): https://www.arts.gov/national/blue-star-museums#!MD Comedy4 APG News • May 26, 2016 show brings laughs during Armed Forces Week

Story and photo by YVONNE JOHNSON APG News Members of Team APG enjoyed the closing act to the APG Armed Forc- es Week celebration during the GIs of Comedy show at the APG North (Aber- deen) recreation center May 19. Led by GIs of Comedy founder and former Army Staff Sgt. Thom Tran, the traveling show of veterans and professional stand-up comedians travel the nation entertaining troops. The group also raises funds for the Special Oper- ations Warrior Foundation, a military charity that raises college scholarship monies for children and families of the fallen. The show featured Tran, a Vietnam- ese-American who, shot in the head and separated from the Army in 2005, still deals with the after effects of PTSD and traumatic brain injury. “Comedy helped me so I want to help bring laughter to [other service members] too,” Tran said. Another Iraq War vet and amputee, Joe Kashnow, of Baltimore, said he found ways to laugh about “getting blown up on a shopping trip for stuff we didn’t even need.” He joked about losing his leg and Comedian Thom Tran chats with guests while handling GIs of Comedy t-shirt sales in the recreation center lobby after the show. having it buried: “Here lies a bit of Joe, more to come,” he laughed. love song ever written, Marvin Gaye’s ment services officer Betty Willard. ans Jose Sarduy and Tom Irwin – seek The final act featured Air Force retir- 1973 recording, “Let’s Get It On.” He “They had a little something for every- to heal fellow Soldiers with comedy and ee Walter Campbell who joked about demonstrated the songs universal appeal one. I really enjoyed them.” bring laughter to all who have supported everything from being the only African by singing it in English, Spanish and According to its website, The GIs America’s armed forces. American in attendance at a NASCAR German, leaving the audience in stitches. of Comedy – the core group consist- For more information, visit www. racing event to his choice of the best “They were great,” said APG retire- ing of Tran and fellow veteran comedi- gisofcomedy.com. DPW to begin environmental sampling on APG South APG Directorate of Public Works ble from many roads, including Hoad- Starting in late May, personnel on ley, Magnolia and Wise Roads. The APG South (Edgewood) may notice results of the sampling and analysis con- small field crews taking environmen- ducted as part of the RI will be evaluat- tal samples throughout the Canal Creek ed in order to determine the nature and Area of the cantonment area. This work extent of contamination to environmen- is to complete the final phase of the tal media from historical discharges. In remedial investigation (RI) for the Canal addition, the data will be used to update Creek Study Area being conducted by any existing risk assessments to deter- contractors for the APG Environmental mine which sites will need to be further Restoration Branch. evaluated for possible remediation in The purpose of this sampling event is feasibility studies. to advance these sites through the Com- All of the RI sampling and analysis will be conducted in accordance with prehensive Environmental Response, a health and safety plan that was been Compensation, and Liability Act, or accepted by the APG Installation Safe- CERCLA, process, under the Installa- ty Office. All sampling sites will be first tion Restoration Program managed by screened by a UXO technician prior the Environmental Restoration Branch to any intrusive activities. In the event in conjunction with the U.S. Environ- of an emergency, the contractors will mental Protection Agency, or EPA, and immediately notify the Directorate of the Maryland Department of the Envi- Emergency Services. ronment, MDE. For 25 years, the APG Installation The planned work for the Canal Courtesy photo Restoration Program has been work- Creek Area includes geophysical sur- ing with the EPA, MDE and the public, veys and environmental media sampling Team APG may notice crews like the one picture above taking environmental samples on APG South (Edgewood) starting next week studying and addressing contamination (i.e., sampling of soil, sediments, surface on APG from past military activities water and groundwater). For purposes of with a goal of restoring APG lands to managing the RI investigation, the Canal usable conditions. Creek Study Area has been divided into 31 and proceed for several weeks. Areas E3100 through E3800 blocks. Sampling Any questions on these field activi- west and east sections, with the bound- to be sampled include sites adjacent to or in the west Canal Creek Area, which ties can be directed to Allison O’Brien, ary between these two sections locat- near buildings assigned to the U.S. Army will commence later in the summer, will Canal Creek Study Area program man- ed at the Weide Army Heliport airstrip. Edgewood Chemical Biological Cen- focus on Canal Creek and its marshes, ager for the Installation Restoration Pro- Sampling in the east side of the Canal ter and the U.S. Army Medical Research as well as various locations throughout gram, 410-436-3767 or allison.c.obrien. Creek Area is scheduled to begin May Institute of Chemical Defense in the the cantonment area that could be visi- [email protected].

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Building relationships

On May 20, City of Aberdeen Mayor Patrick McGrady met with Col. James Davis, APG Garrison commander, and Larry Muzzelo, CECOM deputy to the commanding general, to discuss planned community events and partnership opportunities. (Left) During a tour of the downtown area, McGrady, right, Davis, center, and Muzzelo, left, set the framework for cooperative events in 2017 to highlight the city’s 125th anniversary and the Aberdeen Proving Ground centennial. (Below) Muzzelo reads about renova- tion plans posted at the Aberdeen train station as McGrady and Davis look on during the leaders’ visit.

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SSCF program experiences Gettysburg leadership

Defense Acquisition University The 2016 Senior Service College Fel- lowship, or SSCF, cohort of 20 fellows from Aberdeen Proving Ground; Huntsville, Alabama; and Warren, Mich- igan, along with Defense Acquisition University, or DAU, program directors converged on Gettysburg, Pennsylva- nia, from May 18, through May 20, 2015 where they participated in a capstone leadership experience. The Gettysburg staff ride was led by Dr. Paul Jussel, faculty member and lead historian at the U.S. Army War Col- lege. Throughout the Gettysburg experience, presentations, thought-provoking questions, and facilitated dialog focused on leadership topics that included leading and managing change, understanding intent, vision development, decision making, succession planning, acquisition, logistical considerations, and the impact of technology on the battlefield. Jussel framed each topic and posed questions that enabled the fellows to consider the multi-faceted dimensions of leadership, each of which is applicable in today’s environment. The Gettysburg experience began Photo by Mike Roche, DAU May 18, with a strategic overview pre- Members of the 2016 SSCF Enterprise gather on “Little Round Top” near the Devil’s Den during a visit to the Gettysburg sentation delivered by Jussel at the National Military Park, May 19. DAU-APG facility.. Jussel’s presentation provided the historical context for the Confederacy’s invasion of the North ic Dobbin House, the staff ride resumed fellows learned about the events that ed upon the impact of actions and deci- and described the significance of the bat- with visits to Devil’s Den, Little Round occurred on July 3, 1863 which was the sions made by senior leaders in an earlier tle of Gettysburg. Afterwards, the fel- Top; and near the center of the Union third and final day of the battle. Near era and considered their impending roles lows re-positioned to Gettysburg. line which is marked with a monu- the center of the Confederate line on as future leaders within the acquisition On May 19, Jussel started the morn- ment to the First Regiment of the Min- Seminary Ridge, the fellows discussed workforce. ing with a stop at McPherson Ridge nesota Volunteers. The Soldiers of the flexibility and agility in decision mak- The final stop of the staff ride occurred which was where the Battle of Gettys- First Minnesota stopped the final surge ing, assessing the environment, contem- at the Gettysburg National Military burg began on July 1, 1863. Subsequent of Lt. Gen. James Longstreet’s assault plated the importance of planning, and Cemetery where Jussel recited President stops in the morning included Oak Hill, on July 2, 1863. Significantly, each of reflected upon the responsibilities of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg address Seminary Ridge, and the Peach Orchard these stops were marked by close quar- leadership. and discussed the many National Policy where the discussion focused on the role ter combat and most importantly where Afterwards, the fellows walked the outcomes associated with his comments. of leaders, their subordinates, and the crucial decisions were made by leaders, route taken by the 12,000 soldiers from a The Gettysburg staff ride represented significant actions that occurred as a often with minimal information, and that multitude of Confederate units to include the culmination of the past ten months result of key decisions made by senior led to a positive outcome for the Union those from Maj. Gen. George Pickett’s of leadership and acquisition training as leaders. forces. division. During the walk, punctuated well as provided the fellows with one After a brief lunch break at the histor- Moving over to Seminary Ridge, the by multiple stops, the fellows reflect- final opportunity to meet as a cohort. 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.” 6 APG News • May 26, 2016

MORE More events can be seen at www. MARK YOUR CALENDAR ONLINE TeamAPG.com p.m. ic will be closed Thursday, August 11. For July 14 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 events&town halls For more information, contact Mike Slay- more information, contact Sgt. Tracy Glover Aug. 17 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 man at 410-306-0566. at [email protected]. Sept. 15 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 Oct. 13 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 THURSDAY & FRIDAY THURSDAY JUNE 2 Nov. 17 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 JUNE 23 & 24 miscellaneous Dec. 22 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 MEN’S HEALTH INFO SESSION For more information, contact Ernie Little at 410-306-0583 or [email protected]. FAITH & FAMILY DYNAMICS The C4ISR Wellness Committee will host TUESDAY MAY 31 RETREAT a Men’s Health Informational Session at Bldg. The APG Religious Support Office will host 6000, Myer Auditorium, from 11:30 a.m. to SIGNAL CORPS SCHOLARSHIP ONGOING a “Faith and Family Dynamics” couples retreat 12:30 p.m. Guest speaker Dr. Sean P. VanZi- APPLICATION DEADLINE at Turf Valley in Ellicott City, Maryland June jl from Chesapeake Urology will provide an FIREWOOD AVAILABLE FOR 23-24. anatomy overview of the prostate, as well The Signal Corps Regimental Association, LTG Mallette Chapter, seeks to recognize Sig- SALE Lodging, child care and meals are included. as, define signs, symptoms, and treatment nal Soldiers through scholarship for their past Registration, by June 15, is required. options for an enlarged prostate (BPH), Low Firewood is available at a cost of $20 per achievements and to aid them in accomplish- level standard 8-foot pick-up truck, $15 per For more information, or to register, con- Testosterone (Low T), and Erectile Dysfunc- ing their current goals. Applicants must be cur- level standard 6-foot pick-up truck, and $5 per tact Chaplain Assistant Spc. Joseph Freeman tion (ED). rent Signal Soldiers or immediate family mem- at 410-278-4333 or joseph.c.freeman25.mil@ The session is open to all. Any contractors car trunk load. Permits to buy wood are good bers and apply by May 31, 2016. mail.mil. who participate in CECOM activities must not for ten days, or until an order is filled, which- invoice any government contracts for time For more information and an application ever comes first. Permits will be issued 8 a.m. process contact Paul Terzulli at 443-395-8405, to 3 p.m. on a first-come-first-served basis at WEDNESDAY AUGUST 3 spent at these activities. For more information, contact Tiffany [email protected], or mallette.scra@ APG South (Edgewood) in Bldg. E4630, Mon- Grimes at 443-861-7901 or tiffany.l.grimes. gmail.com. day through Thursday. For more informa- JOB FAIR & EMPLOYMENT [email protected]. tion, contact Scott English at 410-436-9804 or RESOURCE DAY ONGOING Kathy Thisse at 410-436-8789. APG Army Community Service will host a TUESDAY JUNE 7 Job Fair and Employment Resource Day open APG SOUTH 2016 WATER MAIN ONGOING to the all members of Team APG and the gen- ARMED SERVICES BLOOD DRIVE FLUSHING eral public at the APG North (Aberdeen) rec- The APG Garrison Directorate of Public RETIRING SOON? UNCLE SAM reation center, Bldg. 3326, from 11 a.m. to 2 Team APG will host an Armed Services WANTS TO THANK YOU! p.m. Blood Drive at the APG North (Aberdeen) rec- Works has announced its APG South (Edge- The fair will include employers from local, reation center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk-ins wood) 2016 water main flushing schedule. Are you an APG Soldier or civilian nearing state and federal government agencies and are always welcome, but appointments are The Edgewood DPW Waterworks Branch retirement from government service? Con- the private sector. appreciated. Make an appointment online at will perform water main flushing during the sider participating in the monthly Installation For more information, visit www.apgmwr. www.militarydonor.com and use sponsor code following times: Retirement Ceremony. com/upcoming-events. APGMD. April through June: E2000 area. The APG Garrison hosts the event the May 12-14: APG South housing area, fourth Thursday of each month –except THURSDAY JUNE 9 Austin Road. November – and the first Thursday in Decem- July through Sept.: E3000-E4000 area. ber, at the Dickson Hall (Ball Conference Cen- ter). meetings&conferences FAMILY FUN, FITNESS AND Aug. 11-13: APG South housing area, E1220-E1300 area, and child care center. Much goes into the planning for these NUTRITION INFO SESSION Oct. through Dec.: E5000 area. events. Event planners set up flag displays, THURSDAY JUNE 23 The C4ISR Wellness Committee will host Nov. 10-12: APG South housing area, write speeches, print programs, provide sound a Family Fun, Fitness and Nutrition Informa- Austin Road. equipment and photography support and EEO FOR IMCOM SUPERVISORS tional Session at Bldg. 6000, Myer Auditori- For more information, contact Robert even create photo DVDs for each retiree. um, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This session Warlick at 410-436-2196 or robert.w.warlick2. Also, awards and decorations are present- EEO will host a training for IMCOM super- will discuss how to make eating healthy and [email protected]. ed to retirees and their spouses. visors at Bldg. 3147 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. exercising fun for the whole family. You will All Soldiers and civilians are eligible to par- All supervisors attending will need to email learn tips on how to create healthy meals and ONGOING ticipate in the Installation Retirement Ceremo- and register with Charles Gilmore, EEO train- fun activities the whole family can participate ny regardless of unit or organization. ing coordinator, at charles.l.gilmore3.civ@mail. in, which will allow you to spend quality time This is a program designed to thank retir- mil. together, as well as get or stay fit. 2016 FIRE MARSHALL ing personnel for their loyalty and persever- On the day of the training, check the bulle- The session is open to all. Any contractors PROGRAM SCHEDULE ance and for the sacrifices they endured while tin board in Bldg. 3147 for the classroom loca- who participate in CECOM activities must not The APG Directorate of Emergency Ser- serving the nation. tion of the training. invoice any government contracts for time vices Fire Protection & Prevention Division will Retirees are encouraged to participate and spent at these activities. Maximum 50 people per class. host Fire Marshall classes the second Wednes- to share this day with family members and For more information, contact Tiffany day of the month, unless otherwise noted. All friends. Grimes at 443-861-7901 or tiffany.l.grimes. ONGOING classes will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and After all, Uncle Sam wants to thank you. [email protected]. attendees will receive a certificate of comple- Don’t you think you’ve earned it? BIBLE STUDY CLASS tion at the end of the class. For more information, contact Lisa M. Wal- Upcoming class dates include: don, Garrison Training Operations Officer, The Religious Services Office hosts a new TUESDAY JUNE 21 June 28 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 at 410-278-4353 or email lisa.m.waldon.civ@ Soldier and Family Christian Fellowship Bible July 14 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 mail.mil. Study Class 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., every Tues- Aug. 11 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 day at the APG North (Aberdeen) chapel. Free HEALTHY EATING FOR THE Sept. 27 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 childcare is included. The class focuses on bib- SUMMER INFO SESSION ONGOING Oct. 13 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 lical fellowship and outreach and encourage- The C4ISR Wellness Committee will host a Nov. 17 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 ment through prayer and is open to the entire Healthy Eating for the Summer Information- HARFORD COMMUNITY Dec. 15 – APG North, Bldg. 4403 APG community. For more information, call al Session in Bldg. 6001, 2nd floor, room 224 Dec. 20 – APG South, Bldg. 4403 COLLEGE CYBERSECURITY 410-278-4333. from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PROGRAM Summer brings an abundance of fresh, deli- Additional classes can be scheduled on a cious, and healthy food choices. In this ses- case-by-case basis. For more information, con- Harford Community College has announced health&resiliency sion, you will learn the secret health benefits of tact Inspector Loren Brown at 410-278-1128. a new cybersecurity program to prepare inter- some of summer’s fruits and vegetables. ested individuals – military and civilian – in an entry-level cybersecurity position. The session is open to all. NON C4ISR ONGOING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE employees must bring their CAC CARD to The Cyber Defense Certificate program offers 39 credits, and prepares students for gain access to the building. Any contractors 2016 FIRE EXTINGUISHER SMALLPOX VACCINATIONS who participate in CECOM activities must not four industry-recognized certifications that TRAINING include: Comp TIA’s Net+, Security+, Linux+, UNAVAILABLE AT KUSAHC invoice any government contracts for time spent at these activities. The APG Directorate of Emergency Ser- and Cisco’s CCENT. The program also awards Please be advised that Kirk U.S. Army For more information, contact Tiffany vices Fire Protection & Prevention Division will credit for prior learning. Health Clinic is currently unable to administer Grimes at 443-861-7901 or tiffany.l.grimes. host fire extinguisher training classes on APG Classes are held at Harford Community smallpox vaccinations due to temporary non- [email protected]. North (Aberdeen) and APG South (Edgewood) College in the evening. Veterans and spouses availability. An announcement will be made throughout 2016. are encouraged to apply. Enrollment for class- when vaccinations are to be resumed. Two classes will be held each day from 10 es in the fall is currently underway. For questions, call 410-278-5475. ONGOING a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the fol- For more information, contact Christine lowing dates and locations: Brown at HCC at [email protected] or ONGOING KUSAHC CLOSED FIRST June 23 – APG South, Bldg. E4810 443-356-0363. WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 2016 CPR & AED TRAINING CLASS SCHEDULE Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic believes the If you see it, report it key to being the premier health and readi- The APG Directorate of Emergency Ser- ness platform is a professionally-developed Aggressive driving has no place at APG vices has announced the CPR/AED class workforce, and reinvesting in employees is an schedule for 2016. Classes are open to the investment to their service to APG. call 410-306-0550 entire APG community. As such, KUSAHC will close the first All APG North (Aberdeen) classes will be Wednesday of every month for training pur- held at Bldg. 3147. All APG South (Edge- poses until further notice. wood) classes will be held at the Mary- For more information, visit http://kusahc. land Fire and Rescue Institute’s North East narmc.amedd.army.mil/SitePages/Home. Regional Training Center, located near the aspx or www.facebook.com/KUSAHC. Edgewood (Wise Road) gate. June 16 – APG South – MFRI North East Regional Training Center – 9 a.m. & 1 THURSDAY JULY 7 p.m. July 21 – APG North – Bldg. 3147, Rm EDGEWOOD DENTAL CLINIC 205 – 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. CLOSURE Aug. 18 – APG South – MFRI North The APG South (Edgewood) Dental Clin- East Regional Training Center – 9 a.m. & 1 ic will be closed Thursday, July 7. For more p.m. information, contact Sgt. Tracy Glover at Sept. 22 – APG North – Bldg. 3147, Rm [email protected]. 205 – 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. Oct. 20 – APG South – MFRI North East THURSDAY AUGUST 11 Regional Training Center – 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. Nov. 17 – APG North – Bldg. 3147, Rm EDGEWOOD DENTAL CLINIC 205 – 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. CLOSURE Dec. 15 – APG South – MFRI North East Regional Training Center – 9 a.m. & 1 The APG South (Edgewood) Dental Clin- Vanpoolers needed on APG North

There are several existing vanpools looking for riders as well as individuals looking to start APG North (Aberdeen) to: APG South (Edgewood) to: vanpools for the following listed to the right. Commuters only need to be willing to travel ◊ Baltimore, MD (Canton-area) ◊ - Baltimore, MD to the designated areas to ride the van- ◊ Baltimore County, MD (near I-70 and 695) ◊ - Delaware pool. For more information, contact the APG ◊ Elkton, MD ◊ - Philadelphia, PA Commuter Center POC, Syreeta Gross, at 410- 278-5491 or [email protected]. ◊ Philidelphia, PA May 26, 2016 • APG News 7 Fanning takes oath as new SECARMY

By GARY SHEFTICK Fanning, 47, served as chief of staff to Army News Service Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter from This is a tremendous Eric Fanning was sworn in, May 18, as March 2015 until he was appointed by the honor for me -- not just the 22nd secretary of the Army during a president as undersecretary of the Army small Pentagon ceremony. June 30. the appointment, but the Fanning was confirmed, May 17, by the Fanning served as acting secretary of U.S. Senate. He was nominated by Presi- the Air Force from June 21 to Dec. 30, opportunity to be secretary dent Barack Obama for the position, Nov. 2013. Before that he was undersecretary of the greatest Army in the 3, and served briefly as acting secretary of of the Air Force. He also served as depu- the Army until voluntarily stepping aside ty undersecretary of the Navy from 2009 history of the world. in January until the nomination process to 2013. Eric Fanning could be completed. “Over the past several years, I’ve seen Secretary of the Army “It has been a long process to get here,” firsthand why Eric Fanning is one of this Fanning said, “one that I don’t think even administration’s most trusted and capable the writers from ‘House of Cards’ could appointees and one of the Pentagon’s most have scripted if they tried.” dependable civilian leaders,” Carter said. “But it’s worth it,” he continued. “This Carter administered the oath of office to is a tremendous honor for me -- not just Fanning, May 18, in the Pentagon. the appointment, but the opportunity to be “I look forward to working with him as secretary of the greatest Army in the histo- he strengthens our Army, builds on its best ry of the world.” traditions and prepares our ground forces As secretary of the Army, Fanning has to confront a new generation of challeng- overall responsibility for organizing, train- es,” Carter said. ing and equipping Army forces. Fanning thanked everyone in the room “It’s a responsibility I take seriously,” for helping him along the way. “They say Fanning said. He defined his job as making it takes a village ... it took many villages to “sure you’re recruiting the best, that you’re get me here,” Fanning said. Photo by John Martinez, HQDA training them properly and then equipping Fanning said he is looking forward to After taking the oath as secretary of the Army, Eric Fanning thanks those them with what they need to do the job “getting back to work” with Chief of Staff assembled in the Pentagon for their assistance and said he takes seriously his right and to get them home.” of the Army Gen. Mark Milley. oversight of recruiting, training and equipping Soldiers. DOD funds additional Zika research

By CHERYL PELLERIN DOD News The Defense Department is providing $1.76 million in extra funding to military laboratories to expand Zika virus surveillance worldwide and assess the virus’s impact on deployed service members’ health and readiness, Navy Cmdr. Franca Jones said in a recent interview. Jones, who holds a doctorate, is chief of the Global Emerging Infections Sur- veillance and Response, or GEIS, section of the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch in the Defense Health Agency’s Public Health Division. The enhanced Zika virus surveillance will involve 10 projects in 18 countries and territories by four lab partners based in the United States and five located overseas. These include the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Maryland and the U.S. Army Medical Research Unit in Kenya. Jones said the labs receiving more Zika virus funds are part of the GEIS integrated worldwide emerging infectious disease surveillance network that includes core Army or Navy medical research labs in Egypt, Georgia, Kenya, Peru, Thailand, Cambodia and Singa- DOD graphic pore, and Army, Navy and Air Force labs in the United States, working in more network in different parts of the world serum repository keeps a history of a ser- populations.” than 60 countries around the world. to expand clinic-based surveillance for vice member’s serum on tap.” In the current fiscal year, she added, Febrile Illnesses Zika virus disease among DOD and She added, “When looking to under- GEIS already has provided its network Human surveillance focuses on ser- civilian populations, and expand testing stand exposure to our service mem- partners with more than $51 million to vice members and military beneficiary for Zika virus in mosquitoes. bers, the repository provides a unique support a range of emerging infectious and civilian populations who go to the resource for helping to determine if, disease surveillance programs. DOD Serum Repository hospital with febrile illnesses. The Defense Department collects a when and where there was any exposure Mosquito-Borne Zika “Most of these are efforts where we range of blood serum samples from all to a variety of pathogens.” The Zika virus spreads to people are already conducting surveillance for service members before, during and after This serum surveillance effort will through the bites of Aedes aegypti mos- other febrile pathogens,” Jones said. their military service, and maintains the examine 500 samples from service mem- quitoes. They usually show mild symp- “For example we have a study in samples in the Armed Forces Health bers stationed in Puerto Rico during toms -- fever, rash, joint pain and red Peru, where they’re already doing clin- Surveillance Branch’s Department of a time when some of the viruses were eyes -- that last several days or a week, ic-based febrile surveillance activities in Defense Serum Repository. Serum is a transmitted, and 500 from service mem- according to the CDC. But Zika virus South America. These are people in the clear fluid that’s part of a person’s blood. bers deployed to West Africa, Jones said. infection during pregnancy can cause a population who come to the clinic with a It’s used in many medical diagnostic “We’re trying to understand the base- serious birth defect called microcephaly febrile illness. Their blood will be drawn tests and in blood typing. The reposito- line risk for service members,” she and other severe fetal brain defects, the and sent to the [Naval Medical Research ry is the world’s largest of its kind, with added. CDC says. Unit No. 6 in Lima] for testing for Zika more than 60 million serial serum sam- In May 2015, the Pan American Lines of Effort virus, along with other pathogens the ples from more than 10 million service Health Organization issued an alert about Other lines of effort for surveillance scientists there have been looking for,” members. the first confirmed Zika virus infection for the labs include looking for Zika she added. For the retrospective Zika virus sur- in Brazil. Three months ago, the WHO virus in mosquitoes in the Caribbean, veillance study, military virologists -- Protecting Global Force declared Zika virus a public health emer- East Africa and Southeast Asia, Jones scientists who study viruses -- and public Jones said officials don’t know what gency of international concern. Local said, and also looking for Zika virus in health officials will check the serum they’re going to find in the GEIS-funded transmission has been reported in many service members and in military benefi- samples of service members stationed effort. “It’s very possible that the actu- other countries and territories. ciary and civilian populations who go to in the United States and in high-risk Zika virus likely will continue to medical facilities with a fever, medically al [number] of mosquitoes that are car- regions in the Caribbean and other plac- spread to new areas, CDC says. Some known as a febrile illness. rying the virus or the number of patients es overseas. The scientists will be look- 4,905 confirmed and 194,633 suspected The febrile surveillance will be done that we get is so small that the chance of ing for prior exposure to Zika, dengue cases had been reported in 33 countries in the southwestern United States -- Cal- finding something could be small,” she and chikungunya viruses, all of which and territories in the Western Hemi- ifornia, Arizona and Texas -- and in the acknowledged. But she said GEIS still are transmitted by Aedes aegypti mos- sphere, according to an April 6 Armed Caribbean, Central and South Ameri- wants to do the work, because the lack quitoes. In recent years, according to Forces Health Surveillance Branch ca, East and West Africa and Southeast of Zika virus in the samples is also valu- CDC, dengue and chikungunya cases summary. Asia, she said. able information and helps to determine have begun to appear in the United Jones said the DOD labs will use the In mosquito surveillance, scientists the risk to service members. States, most of them brought in from Zika money provided by the branch’s capture mosquitoes in traps and take “For us in GEIS, because [infectious tropical urban areas of the world. GEIS section for three kinds of surveil- them to the DOD labs to be processed diseases can emerge anywhere], it’s very lance studies. One will look retrospec- Understanding Risk to get their genetic material for testing. important to us to understand what dis- tively for Zika virus exposure among “For the service members, I can talk “By testing the genetic material, we eases are currently in what geographic DOD personnel through serum reposito- from personal experience,” Jones said. can understand where mosquitoes are locations in the world, and understand ry samples. A retrospective study looks “Our blood is drawn when we enter carrying the virus,” Jones explained. what disease may emerge and spread backward in time, in this case using active duty, prior to and following all “We won’t necessarily be able to tell rapidly,” Jones explained. “Our forc- serum samples of patients who had been deployments, and occasionally during quantitatively the percentage of mosqui- es are present globally, and we need to deployed in areas with high rates of Zika acute illness for the purpose of storing in toes carrying the virus, but in relative make sure that they are able to complete virus infection. the serum repository, allowing for [later] terms we’ll learn about the population their mission. Infectious diseases are one The other surveillance studies will analyses of a service member’s serum that’s carrying the virus, in what parts of the things that can impede their ability leverage existing work in the GEIS lab over his or her time in service. So the of the world, and the risk to DOD to do their mission.”

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Vet says ‘Nam gave a sense of purpose to his life

By YVONNE JOHNSON APG News Robert T. Smith Jr., known as “R.T. to his friends, was (Left) Robert “R.T.” Smith, second born and raised in from right, relaxes with friends in the Havre de Grace, “Tie One On” club in Tay Ninh, South Maryland. With Vietnam near the 2nd Battalion, 22nd one sister and three Infantry, (Triple Deuce) Fire Support brothers, R.T said Base in 1968. times were hard in R.T. Smith the 1950s and he (Below) Spc. Robert “R.T.” Smith of called his child- Havre de Grace, Maryland is awarded hood “rough” with “good times few and the Bronze Star Medal with V- device far between.” for pulling several Soldiers under Vietnam changed all that, he said. cover during a mortar attack during R.T. graduated from the Havre de the Battle of Fire Support Base Burt. Grace Consolidated High School and was a custodial worker at the Perry Point VA Courtesy photos Hospital when he was drafted. He enlis ted right after, changing his status from draftee, or U.S., to enlisted, or RA. “I went from US to RA,just like that,” he said. He processed into the Army at Fort under cover during a mortar attack. Holabird in Baltimore and went to Fort He was awarded the Bronze Star med- Jackson, South Carolina for basic train- al with V-device for his actions in that ing. It was 1966 and R.T. didn’t know attack. then that he would spend his military R.T. said volunteering for missions career in infantry, support, transportation and facing fire to save his comrades was and intelligence units. not heroic, just the right thing to do. He would also be called a hero. “When I was over there, I had nothing to live for,” he said. “I felt like the only Battle of FSB Burt family I had was the military.” While serving as a grenadier, first with There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do the 1/5 Mehanized Infantry at Cuchi, then for fallen comrades, he added, and noth- with the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry - ing his friends wouldn’t do for him. also known as the Triple Deuce - of the “It was tight,” he said of the sense of 25th Infantry Division, operating in Fire camaraderie. Support Base, or FSB, Burt, R.T. was on He recalled facing scary situations dur- guard duty when a sudden rocket attack ing firefights at places like Black Virgin lit up the night. It was January 1968 and Mountain inside the Iron Triangle and the Battle of FSB Burt had just begun. rolling through the Mekong Delta in his According to http://www.vietnam- tripledeuce.org/FSB_Burt.htm, on the armored personnel carrier, or APC, and night of January 1 - 2, 1968, the 2-22 laughing just about everything negative Infantry (Mechanized), 3-22 Infantry, and off with his buddies. R.T. said service in the 2-77Artillery were involved in a mas- ‘Nam gave him a thirst for living that he sive human wave attack by four battal- didn’t have when he got there. ions of North Vietnamese and Viet Cong Life after ‘Nam forces at a place called Fire Support Base From ‘Nam, R.T. went to Fort Hood, Burt in Vietnam. Throughout the night, Texas where he grabbed every opportuni- the 22nd Infantry, supported by artillery ty to “do something different.” and helicopter crewman from the 187th While in ‘Nam, he had visited Austra- and 188th Assault Helicopter Companies lia and made friendships there that still fought back against the enemy assault. exist today. By the next morning, American forces “I still have friends in places like Hong had repulsed the attack. When the firing Kong and Tokyo,” Smith said. “One day, stopped the next morning, the Americans I want to go back to Vietnam before I emerged victorious. More than 800 ene- die.” my were killed while American losses He said he went from Infantry to main- were at 23 killed and 153 wounded. tenance and then became a military police On this night, American forces escort officer working the prison system, responded with machine gun fire that escorting prisoners between the U.S. shredded the enemy front lines but the Army Corrections Facility at Mannheim enemy kept coming. R.T. said he repeat- and other federal facilities. edly dropped M79 grenade launcher R.T. earned two Meritorious Service rounds into their midst but they still kept medals for heroism and unit and presiden- advancing. tial certificates, but somehow his papers Enemy mortars and rockets were R.T. retired from the MDNG in 1990 believe in? If anything, I had a problem were lost and he never received his Pur- and went to work as a civilian at the with our Congress.” weakening their defenses, so R.T. and ple Heart Medal. two others volunteered to go outside the Edgewood motor pool. He said he enjoys sharing his life phi- In 1970, he left active duty and entered An avid outdoorsman, he became well losophy with young people. As bad a rep- perimeter to a listening post, or LP, where the Maryland National Guard. A staff ser- communication had been knocked out known throughout the state as a cham- utation that they have about manners, geant by then, he worked maintenance pion archer. Smith was named the Best they still listen, he said. and the radio handlers had been wound- in mobile aircraft command elements, or ed. When one team member was wound- Archer in Maryland 13 times and won “I tell them you have a long life in MACE, with the 1729th Field Support three state titles. He constantly was in the front of you. Stay out of trouble, experi- ed and had to return to the base, R.T. and Maintenance Company at Havre de Grace the remaining Soldier crawled forward local papers and has photo albums full of ence as much as you can, and enjoy life.” and the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade at newspaper clippings of his competitions R.T. is 100 percent disabled due to to the LP where they found two wound- Edgewood. ed comrades in the small, dug-in bunker. and awards. He said he still maintains complications from Agent Orange expo- His fondest memory took place when about $40,000 in archery equipment and sure and post-traumatic stress disorder, R.T. reestablished communications and while working recruitment and retention was treating the wounded when two ene- he sometimes mentors Boy Scout troops also known as PTSD, as well as diabe- in Havre de Grace he stood up to a lieu- on archery ranges. tes, but he still tries to get out to hunt or my soldiers approached. tenant who was mistreating a private. He Covered with blood from the wound- “I just share what I know about range go fishing every once in a while. He is a said the late Maj. Gen. Warren D. Hodg- safety and tell them to have fun,” he said. patient at the Vet Outreach Center in Aber- ed, R.T. and the others played dead. es heard about the incident and stood up The enemy soldiers departed but soon “That’s what life’s all about.” deen where he’s made even more friends for R.T. who was taking heat from his A widower, R.T.’s wife, June, was the and he’s a lifetime member of Disabled returned when they couldn’t penetrate the superiors about the incident. He said he perimeter due to 50 cal machine gun fire. former Equal Employment Opportunity American Veterans; Vietnam Veterans of was frustrated by the lack of support and manager for the APG Garrison. They both America; and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Still thinking everyone was dead, the ene- he was contemplating getting out. The my soldiers pushed back into the jungle retired in 2004. “To a certain extent, I am proud to next think he knew, his commander came the way they came. When he thinks back on ‘Nam, R.T. be an American,” R.T. says. “It’s just to him and told him Hodges said if he R.T. leaped up and activated Claymore said he’s resigned to believer it was, “a that they didn’t make it easy for us to be allowed R.T. to leave heads would roll. mines already in place, and then called for war we couldn’t win.” proud in the 60s. When I came back here, “He asked me what he could do to fire on the position. “They sent us just to flex political they weren’t happy with Soldiers. And keep me in and I told him to get me out He said he knew the gun ships hit their muscle,” he said. “They learned noth- my [second] wife was white, which was of recruiting and stay off my back,” he mark when he heard the enemy soldier’s ing from the French. I had no problem unheard of in Maryland. So it’s been a chuckled. screams. The next day, R.T. said he was with the Vietnamese. How can you blame tough love. But I do love this country and wounded in the leg while pulling Soldiers Civilian Service people for fighting for something they I’m proud of my service.”

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1. Protect fragile items before storing them or sending them in the mail. 2. Line pet cages or litter boxes to keep them tidy. 5 3. Save the counter from a gluey, glittery mess during your next craft project. 4. Clean glass or windows for a streak-free shine. 5. Make a weed barrier in a flower bed or garden before laying new topsoil. May 26, 2016 • APG News 9 ALL THINGS MARYLAND Bollman Iron Truss Bridge Historic landmark is last iron truss bridge of its kind

By STACY SMITH ary design, a combination truss and sus- APG News pension bridge, signaled the widespread When Marylanders think of icon- use of iron trusses for railroad and lat- ic state bridges, the Francis Scott Key er roadway use. More than 100 of these Bridge, commonly referred to as sim- bridges were built between 1850 and ply the Key Bridge, probably comes to 1870, mostly on the B&O, and many mind. The steel, arch-shaped structure came under frequent enemy fire during spans the Patapsco River and is the third the Civil War. longest span of any continuous truss in Though far more durable than the the world. wooden bridges they replaced, most of More than 100 years before the Key Bollman’s truss bridges have not sur- Bridge was erected, however, an obscure vived due to changes in railroad equip- Maryland truss bridge made engineer- ment, rather than structural flaws. New ing history. technologies in the late 19th century The Bollman Iron Truss Bridge locat- made inexpensive steel the more practi- ed in Savage is the world’s only surviv- cal option for railroad bridge construc- ing example of the distinctive iron truss tion. The new material allowed railroads system pioneered by self-taught engineer to carry heavier locomotives, making Wendel Bollman for the Baltimore and wrought and cast iron bridges obsolete. Ohio, or B&O, Railroad. Bollman was The Bollman Iron Truss Bridge was awarded a patent for his unique design constructed on the B&O’s main line known as the “Bollman truss” in 1852. but was moved to its present location An unusual blend of cast-iron and over the Little Patuxent River in 1887, wrought-iron bracing gives the two- when the railroad opened a spur line to span, 160-foot-long bridge a spider-web Savage to service a busy cotton mill. It look. remained in service until the mill closed Bollman, who was responsible for in 1947. Restored in 1968 and now used the maintenance of track and structures, as a pedestrian bridge in Historic Savage designed the iron bridge to replace poor- Mill, it is a National Historic Landmark. ly constructed wood and stone bridges on the B&O Railroad. Its independent structural units were an improvement The Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge in over wooden structures because they Savage, designed in 1852 by engineer lessened the possibility of structural Wendel Bollman for the B&O Railroad, failure. is the sole surviving example of the Composed of individual groups of revolutionary, ‘iron truss’ architectural iron parts arranged in the form of a tri- design. angle, Bollman truss bridges were the Courtesy photo: http://www.roads.mary- first successful all-iron railroad bridges land.gov/PictureLibrary/Images/oppe/ used in the United States. Its revolution- BridgeBook/big/bollman.jpg Swimmer asks Prince Harry to give gold medal to hospital that saved her life

By SHANNON COLLINS had three hip surgeries, and due to DOD News decreased mobility in her legs, she is After Britain’s Prince Harry present- Paralympic-eligible. ed Army Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Marks with Since London, Marks broke her the four gold medals she had earned in own American record in the 200-meter swimming at the 2016 Invictus Games, breaststroke and won four gold med- May 11, Marks asked him to present als and two silver medals at the Califor- one to the Papworth Hospital in London, nia Classic meet. In addition to setting where the staff saved her life two years the world record in the 50-meter breast- ago while she was there to compete in stroke in January, she also broke the the inaugural games. American and Pan American records in “It was my chance to thank every- the 200-meter breaststroke with a time body. They ultimately saved my life,” of 3:17.89. She broke Jessica Long’s said Marks, who earned gold medals SB7 world record in the 50-meter breast- in the 50-meter backstroke, 50-meter stroke with a time of 41.21 seconds. breaststroke, 50-meter freestyle and She was also the first swimmer and 100-meter freestyle. first woman in the Army’s World Class During the closing ceremony for the Athlete Program. She encourages others Invictus Games, Prince Harry said he to join the program. was inspired by athletes like Marks who “Now that we have a route, I want showed courage to make it to the starting more people to come down to it with me. Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie It’s life-saving, life-changing and it’s line and give it their all. Prince Harry presents a gold medal to U.S. Army Sgt. Elizabeth Marks at the beautiful. I want to share it,” she said. “The competition has been fierce, 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla., May 11. Marks won the gold medal with with performances at the highest inter- a time of 42:67 seconds. The Invictus Games is an international Paralympic-style In September, Marks said, she hopes national standard across a number of multi-sport event created by Prince Harry for wounded, injured or sick armed to represent the Army and her country at events, but what inspired me was the services personnel and their associated veterans. the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de courage to make it to the starting line, Janeiro, which has been her goal since to take to the field or to dive into that the very start of her Paralympic swim- pool, motivated by the goal of giving Marks said she was so grateful for We hope you’re OK,’ and that’s meant ming career. your all, medal or no medal,” he said to the care she received that she wanted the the world to me.” “I have the trials at the end of June, hospital to have one of her gold medals. the athletes. “You showed your families, Family support and I’m very nervous,” she said. “Hope- “It’s the only way I could really your friends and yourselves just how far Marks’ sister, Maggie Cook, said it fully, I’ll be able to earn a slot. I’ve been thank them for saving my life,” she said. you’ve come regardless of the results. I was a treat to see her sister compete pro- training very hard and trying very hard “These gold medals are a direct reflec- know by your nature you all want to win, fessionally for the first time. “It was to get to Rio. Hopefully along that path, but these games are so much more than tion of all the love and support I’ve had. I’ll be able to encourage more Soldiers It’s not so much that I’ve earned them, indescribable,” she said. that. Invictus is so much more than that. “It’s a huge treat, and with the Invic- to get into the pool because everyone’s “What is the force that drives Eliz- but that the Invictus team has earned welcome.” them as a whole.” tus spirit in the air, she’s just really abeth Marks to return to these games incredible.” Marks said she encourages all dis- after nearly dying two years ago to com- Invictus, Take 2 Cook said she’s proud of how far abled service members and veterans to pete now at the highest level in a sport Marks said getting to compete in Marks has come since London. give adaptive sports a try. She said she that renders her blind and faint, Invic- Invictus this time was a chance for her to “She’s really pushed hard and done a continues to swim as a way to thank her tus,” he continued. “You are all Invictus. thank her friends and family for the love good job.” fellow service members for their service. You are all now ambassadors of the spir- and support they’ve shown her through- Marks said she was happy to have her “There’s not a second I get into that it of these games. Never stop fighting, out her recovery. family in the stands, cheering her on. pool or under the block that you guys and do everything you can to lift every- “When I was on life support, they “At the last Invictus Games, my broth- aren’t on my mind,” she said. “Every one around you.” took the time to send me pictures and to er had to watch me in [the intensive care time I swim, it’s quite painful, but the When Marks landed in London for send me love,” she said. “When I woke unit] on life support, so this was nice for pain is nothing compared to the sacrifice the 2014 inaugural Invictus Games, she up off life support and out of my coma, him to get to see that I’m OK,” she said. that my brothers and sisters make every went into respiratory failure and had to it meant everything to me, and I cried “And it’s wonderful because my sister is day, so it’s my way to carry them with be put on life support. She was placed like a baby. It felt like I wasn’t absent pregnant, so my beautiful baby niece got me. You guys push me and drive me and on a machine known as ECMO -- extra- from it. It felt like a part of me was there, to come and see her aunt swim. It’s real- make me believe in what I’m doing. It’s corporeal membrane oxygenation, which because I was there with my friends and ly nice I got to share what I actually do not for a medal or a time. It’s for a lot works as an external lung -- for 10 days the people I love. I consider them my for a living now.” more than that.” in an induced coma. family. It means everything to me to be Jacob Marks said he’s proud of his Marks said she thanks everyone who Her older brother, Jacob Marks, was able to do that again.” baby sister, and that sometimes it feels has supported her and continues to sup- by her side. Marks said athletes from many nations like she’s the older sister. port her on her journey. “It was terrifying,” he said. “I felt have supported her on her journey. “I look up to her like she’s my old- “I’d just like to thank Prince Harry very lucky to be there, though, to be “Athletes from every country have er sister -- she’s a great mentor,” he said. for the Invictus Games,” she said. “I’d like to thank the U.S. Army for standing there by her side. I will be forever grate- supported me. The French have been “She’s always working so hard and stays ful. There was a huge team around her, behind every second of every recovery I super supportive, the Netherlands, the positive. It makes me want to be a bet- and she received great care at Papworth. put you through, and for all of the veter- [United Kingdom], they’ve all reached ter person.” I don’t know anywhere else where she out and shared love with me on my ans who maybe haven’t come out yet. I would’ve gotten that kind of care. I feel whole athletic journey and my journey Road to Rio want to thank you for your service, for very lucky she was where she was and through recovery,” she said. “There’s Marks originally injured her hips dur- your dedication, for your country. I love got the care she got. She may not have no country or service branch barrier. It’s ing a deployment to Iraq in 2010, while you and care about you, and I hope you made it in a lot of other places.” just, ‘You’re a Soldier, and we love you. serving as a medical assistant. She’s can come join me.” 10 APG News • May 26, 2016 MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION

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SAVE THE DATE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT ARMY COMMUNITY KAYAK CLASSES SWIMMING POOLS JUNE 24 SERVICE JUNE 9 & 10 6 p.m. JULY 13 & 14 OPEN ON WEEKENDS REUNION/ STARTING MAY 28 APG South (Edgewood) AUGUST 11 & 12 recreation center REINTEGRATION The Olympic Pool on APG North 6 - 8:30 p.m. (Aberdeen) and Bayside Pool on APG This family move night will feature TRAINING Spesutie Island Marina South (Edgewood) will open on Sat- “Kung Fu Panda 3” at the APG South JUNE 9 recreation center starting at 6 p.m. The Cost is $60 per person. Open to urdays and Sundays starting May 28. 1:30- 4:30 P.M. all eligible MWR patrons. Registration Hours of operation will be 11:30 a.m. free event will include a craft, give- Aberdeen Main Post Chapel, Bldg required, deadline is three days before to 7 p.m. aways, snacks and refreshments. 2485 class. 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By SHANNON COLLINS derie at the Invictus Games. As she was DMA leaving the medal podium from track While the competition throughout the and field with competitor 1st Maj. Cpl. week was fierce at the 2016 Invictus Pellegrina Caputo of the Italian army, Games held at the ESPN Wide World of Caputo asked her if they could switch Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, the jerseys. athletes said the camaraderie was stronger. Caputo, who earned a gold medal in Many of them said they created life- shot put in her disability category, said long friendships with athletes from oth- she wanted to do it because “America is er countries during the May 8-12 games. like a big family to Italians, and I want- Army reservist Staff Sgt. Zed Pitts, for ed to keep this bond of friendship.” example, said he gained friends and This was Caputo’s first Invictus coaches in cycling and running. Games, and she beat her own record. “Today’s not just about the medal, but Making Friends about beating my own previous record,” Pitts met British army sergeant she said. “I’m very happy. I cried.” and cyclist Andrew Perrin at the 2015 Caputo said she enjoyed the cama- Department of Defense Warrior Games raderie throughout the week. “I’m very and raced against and with him at this moved, and have bonded with athletes year’s Invictus Games. from all over the world. I’ve loved the “I met him at the 2015 Warrior Games. atmosphere in the village and in the He scored a gold [medal] in his catego- field,” she said. ry, and I was in one category under him. Southall said the camaraderie was Hes kind of been guiding me,” Pitts said. just like it was in London during her “I look up to him as a superior cyclist. first Invictus Games in 2014. “They He’s like a semipro back home. He’s just carried it over here to Orlando,” she received train- said. “Everybody’s ing from like pro- been so friendly fessionals, so it’s and so nice -- just pretty cool that he I love that I can get like in London. I looked at me as a love that I can get along with people Photo by Roger Wollenberg cyclist with a lot of along with peo- potential. He gives Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sarah Rudder, U.S. Special Forces Army Staff Sgt. who are from other ple who are from Lauren Montoya, France’s Marion Blot, medically retired Army Sgt. Anna me a lot of guid- nations who may other nations who Manciaz, Italy’s Monica Contrafatto, and Air Force Capt. Christy Wise congratu- ance and training may have the same late each other after running the women’s 100-meter dash during the track and tips. He reminds issues as me. We’re field competition at the 2016 Invictus Games. me over and over have the same issues just one big family again that I must as me. We’re just one here.” enjoy the sport if I Helping Hand an extra pair to give her. tips and athletic training tips,” he said. want to go far.” big family here. “I give her all the credit in the “It’s just like something that never goes Pitts said Perrin During the women’s wheel- world,” Elmlinger said. “That was the away. This group of people is always was encouraging Monica Mo Southall first time she had gotten in a wheel- going to be connected now. The cama- him throughout the chair races, Ulfat Invictus competitor Zwiri, a govern- chair. She didn’t have racing gloves, raderie is pretty strong.” time trial and cri- and for her to put herself out there to Air Force Master Sgt. Israel “DT” terium competitions here May 9, even ment employee from Jordan, had trouble with her start and to finish, it doesn’t matter Del Toro said he has a blast hanging though they were racing each other. her time. It’s amazing for her to make out with athletes from different nations. When Pitts crashed, Perrin went back to wheelchair. But as she finished, athletes from other countries came back to this journey and for her to put herself “I’ve known a lot of them from either check on him. encourage her and finish with her. Her out there like that. That takes a strong the Warrior Games or the previous “Me and Zed, we get along really father was proud of her. individual.” Invictus Games, and to see them again well,” said Perrin, who earned a gold “I’m very happy she managed Elmlinger said she enjoys the com- is great. I love joking with them,” he medal in the time trial and criterium at to finish the race with high morale said. the Invictus Games. “We make good petition and the camaraderie. “With and confidence. The Invictus Games Medically retired Marine Corps Cpl. friends. We communicate all the time.” military adaptive individuals, we have have changed her completely,” Yas- Anthony McDaniel said he enjoys how Pitts has also made friends with 1st this underlying bond that’s just unspo- een Ahmad Salem Alzwiri said of his everyone gets along. Sgt. Naef Adebahr of the German army, ken,” she said. “It makes it very easy to daughter. “She’s very positive. It’s “Whether we’re on the court or on who earned the the 200-meter bronze hate you in the moment of competition, changed her remarkably. These games the field, it’s all competition, but it’s medal in track and field. but when you’re done, you’re hugging are a wonderful vehicle for raising good competition. When we’re off, it’s “The camaraderie is unbelievable and high-fiving.” the morale of soldiers and for creating all love,” he said. “Everybody’s getting here,” Adebahr said. “Everyone here bonds of friendship between all the dif- Lifelong Friendships along. Everybody’s networking, com- helps the others, and that’s very good. ferent nations.” Team USA captain medically retired municating and just supporting each Zed is a beautiful person. He inspired Army Capt. Kelly Elmlinger said she Army Capt. Will Reynolds said most of other – regardless of whether you fin- me. We help each other out.” was impressed with Zwiri and felt bad the athletes make lifelong friends with ished first, finished last or whether Jersey Swap that when she noticed Zwiri didn’t have their competitors at the Invictus Games. you’ve never done this sport before. It’s Medically retired Army Sgt. Monica a pair of racing gloves, she didn’t have You have this network of individu- all about the love of the sport, and the Mo Southall said she loves the camara- als who you can rely on for recovery love of the people who are here.”

(Above left) A customer at the APG South (Edgewood) Express picks up a flyer about a training program, hosted by the APG Army Substance Abuse Program to focus on substance abuse issues in the local area, geared toward APG supervisors. (Above right) Members of the Harford County Task Force and guest speakers at the Army Substance Abuse Program’s supervisor training event, May 19, pose for a photo. The guests shared stories and answered questions during the training which aimed to inform Team APG supervisors about substance abuse disorder problems in the Harford County area. ASAP hosts training geared toward civilian supervisors

APG Army Substance Abuse Program mission to raise awareness of the tragic More than 60 Team APG supervi- Ms. Hardy found the courage to speak consequences caused by heroin use and sors attended a program on APG South publicly about her personal tragedy after impaired drivers,” Allen said. (Edgewood), May 19, about substance The event was promoted with assis- abuse problems impacting the area realizing that if nothing is done, tance fom APG South (Edgewood) community. Express Manager Jannelle Santiago, The event was hosted by the APG nothing will change. Allen said. A table was placed at the Army Substance Abuse Program, or Wayne Allen APG South Express announcing the ASAP. event and inviting civilian supervisors “This was an opportunity to gain addi- APG ASAP to attend. tional understanding of the substance the fight against impaired driving after to offenders in Maryland’s Positive Also in attendance at the event were abuse disorder problems in the Harford a car accident involving a drunk driver Alternatives to Dangerous and Destruc- members of the Harford County Task County area,” said Wayne Allen, APG killed her daughter Janet Marie Hardy in tive Decisions program. Force, including Sgt. Kevin E. Taylor, ASAP. “I also used this opportunity to 2003, a week before her 14th birthday. The other keynote speaker was Harford County Sheriff’s Office; Lt. promote [the ASAP] program and the “Ms. Hardy found the courage to Denise Hanna, of Harford County. Han- H.J. Dougherty, Harford County Sher- upcoming trainings.” speak publicly about her personal trage- na’s youngest son, Joshua Hanna, was iff’s Office; Lt. Fred Budnick, Aber- The event featured two keynote dy after realizing that if nothing is done, killed in a car accident at the age of 21 deen Police Department; Havre de Grace speakers who have been impacted by nothing will change,” Allen said. when an impaired driver under the influ- Police Department; Detective Chris Par- substance abuse disorders in Maryland. Hardy currently presents for Mothers ence of heroin crossed the center line rish, Harford County Sheriff’s Office; According to Allen, the first keynote Against Drunk Driving victim impact and struck Hanna’s vehicle. and Joe Ryan, Office of Drug Control speaker, Debbie Hardy, became active in panels throughout Maryland and speaks “Ms. Hanna has made it her life’s Policy. 12 APG News • May 26, 2016 Army enters research co-op with Drexel Univ.

U.S. Army Research Laboratory ties, equipment or other resources. The U.S. Army is partnering with “While many other projects will be Drexel University in a joint research spawned by this agreement, the ini- agreement to spur scientific research in tial project addresses our Sciences for areas of mutual interest. Maneuver Campaign goals,” said Dy D. The Army will work closely with Le, chief of ARL-Vehicle Technology Drexel under a Cooperative Research Directorate’s Mechanics Division. “This and Development Agreement, or CRA- research explores capabilities for ear- DA, initially to identify damage on Army ly detection of material damage precur- aircraft due to met- sors, how fast they al fatigue and stress evolve, and at what and to formally The partnership point in time it can address modeling be mitigated to approaches to the [between ARL and prevent catastroph- severity of damage Drexel] creates new ic failure of struc- precursors in avia- tures. Finding out tion structures. where and when experiential learning faults may occur in “This oppor- aviation structures tunity to collab- opportunities is critical.” orate in a formal For the last six partnership pro- for students months, Drexel vides Drexel’s fac- and connects University, through ulty and students, its leadership team, Photo illustration by Joe Stephens, Chris Boston & Conrad Johnson, RDECOM from numerous them to career has expressed disciplines, with The U.S. Army Research Laboratory is partnering with Drexel University in a opportunities within interest in moving joint research agreement to spur scientific research in areas of mutual interest. the ability to con- forward with this duct collaborative the Department of critical collabora- fundamental and tion, he said. el creates a dynamic, cooperative sci- Laboratory Center and APG to host vis- applied research Defense. “The Army will ence and technology ecosystem that iting scientists and engineers, including with experts from links government assets with the glob- foreign nationals,” he said. “We envi- Dy D. Le work closely with the Army Research Drexel’s team led al research community,” said Thomas sion future construction of new facili- Laboratory,” said ARL-Vehicle Technology Directorate’s by Professor Anto- Mulkern, chief of the ARL Technology ties to host partners with laboratory and Aleister Saunders, Mechanics Division Chief nios Kontsos,” Transfer Office. “Collaboration is cen- office space to serve academia and small PhD, Senior Vice Le said. “The partnership creates new tered on mutual scientific interest and businesses and to incubate entrepreneur- Provost for Research at Drexel Univer- experiential learning opportunities for investment by all partners.” ial startups.” sity. “The agreement instantly expands students and connects them to career Open Campus partners work side- ARL has about 180 active CRADA our research capabilities and provides opportunities within the Department of by-side with ARL research scientists projects with industry and academia. a defined administrative framework for Defense.” and engineers to share ARL’s special- CRADAs are authorized by 15 U.S.C. our involvement in mission-oriented Located in Philadelphia, Drexel is ized research facilities and bring ARL 3710a and implemented by Executive research and development.” a “comprehensive global research uni- researchers to their institutions to com- Order 12591. The governing Army reg- A CRADA is a formal agreement versity ranked among the top 100 in the municate a perspective on research ulation is AR 70-57, Military-Civilian between one or more federal laborato- nation,” according to its website. With conducted in federal laboratories, and Technology Transfer. ries and one or more non-federal parties about 26,000 students, it is one of Amer- become part of the broader DOD net- The laboratory and Drexel Universi- under which the government, through its ica’s 15 largest private universities. work, Mulkern said. ty hope to conduct a formal signing cer- laboratories, provides personnel, facili- “ARL’s Open Campus business mod- “ARL is opening areas of its Adelphi emony later next month. ECBC partners with Japan for explosive destruction

Edgewood Chemical Biological Center A team employees from ECBC’s Chemical Biological Application and Risk Reduction, or CBARR, business unit, along with members of ECBC’s environmental and safety teams, are participating in the testing of the DAVINCHLITE. DAVINCH stands for Detonation of Ammunition in a Vacuum Integrated Chamber, while LITE refers to a refinement to the original system. The developmental testing is funded by the Chemical Materials Activity, or CMA, and executed under a Joint Pro- gram Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense, or JPEO-CBD, contract with Kobe Steel. Kobe Steel was awarded the contract by JPEO-CBD to meet CMA’s requirement, and subse- quently partnered with CBARR under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement. Representatives from Kobe Steel arrived at ECBC on APG South (Edge- wood) in mid-February and will be onsite for the duration of the project, which is slated to be completed in July. They are providing technical support, troubleshooting and process electrical engineering. Testing is being conducted at ECBC to ensure that the system meets U.S. envi- U.S. Army photo ronmental and safety standards, accord- CBARR operators place a simulated munition into the DAVINCHLITE as part of simulation exercises at ECBC. The new ing to Ray DiBerardo, CBARR project explosive detonation technology is being tested in an enclosure at the Prototype Detonation Test and Destruction Facility manager. No previous tests on the sys- ON APG South (Edgewood). tem have been conducted in the U.S. DAVINCHLITE and DAVINCH, its older, bigger sibling, have been used Defense Explosives Safety Board, which checked off its first task, completing tles. This testing progression uses a safe, overseas for almost 10 years. Current- regulates EDTs for military uses. the set-up of the equipment in 20 days, deliberate crawl (explosive), walk (sur- ly, the DAVINCH series of transportable The system uses implosion energy, again a first for the system in any coun- rogate), run (mustard) approach, DiBe- EDT products is being used in seven which destroys from outside to inside. try. Comparatively, the DV 60 normally rardo said. projects worldwide, including China, Donor charges are placed outside the takes two to three months to be com- Preoperational survey exercises Belgium and France. munition. The detonation of these donor pletely installed. included performing normal operations The original DAVINCH model is explosives shatters the container or Testing began the last week of April such as wrapping a munition and placing referred to as DV 60, referring to its munition, and the shock and heat of the and is expected to continue for 40 days. it in the chamber, as well as preparations maximum rating based on the num- explosion destroys the chemical agent Initial tests will use explosives only, for upset conditions such as contamina- ber of kilograms of explosives it holds. and any energetics. to gauge the ability of the chamber to tion, a medical emergency or both. DAVINCHLITE, rated at DV 24, has “If testing is successful, withstand the blast. The next testing “If the system performs well, addi- less than half the explosive handling DAVINCHLITE will be another tool in phase will use simulated test 75mm and tional testing may be requested and the capacity of the original DAVINCH. The the toolbox, as far as EDTs go,” said 155mm projectiles. The final testing system will stay here a while longer,” slimmed-down version still meets the DiBerardo. phase will use mustard agent contained DiBerardo said. “In the end, the technol- requirements of the U.S. Department of CBARR has already successfully in Department of Transportation bot- ogy has to prove itself.”

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By C. TODD LOPEZ Army News Service The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is working now to develop a backup system to be used by service members in the event that access to the Global Positioning System, or GPS, is denied to them by adversaries. Lin Haas, with DARPA’s Strategic Technology Office, discussed the effort, May 11, during “DARPA Demo Day” in the Pentagon courtyard. “Our main goal is a backup position navigation and timing system when GPS is not available. We’re focusing on naval surface and aviation ... and it’s very applicable to Army helicopters,” Haas said, adding that DARPA is working closely with the Army’s Communica- tions Electronics Research Development and Engineering Command in the effort. The “Spatial, Temporal and Orienta- tion Information in Contested Environ- ments” project, or STOIC, is meant to provide position navigation and timing in situations where GPS is denied to U.S. forces, he said. “Right now we don’t have a backup PNT system that provides global coverage,” he said. “That’s what STO- IC is researching -- can we provide a backup?” Photo by Sgt. Ryan Hallock The STOIC system makes use of very Spc. Carl Arenberg, horizontal construction engineer, 779th Engineer Company, prepares his Defense Advanced GPS low frequency, or VLF signals already Receiver (DAGR) for the night orienteering course during the 2014 U.S. Army Central Solider/NCO of the Year competi- being generated by the Navy for use in tion at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, May 19, 2014. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is working to develop communicating with submarines. The technology that will allow military personal in aircraft and maritime vessels to navigate even when GPS is denied to them VLF stations are located around the by the enemy. With further development, the technology will be useful for ground navigation as well. globe in fixed locations. In part, STOIC uses those signals to triangulate a user’s from a previously-known point. The Haas said. “No months of optimization.” Haas said an important aspect of position on the globe, in much the same inertial navigation system was accurate Haas said one of the reasons the green using VLF to provide PNT for use in way a GPS receiver is used. for a while, then sharply diverged away line danced around the screen was due place of GPS is to measure how vari- Haas had a video display at the Penta- from the actual route, never to return. to magnetic interference from things in ous terrain affects the VLF signal, and to gon that demonstrated how some of their Inertial navigation systems, because they the vicinity that affect the VLF signals. incorporate that information into the sys- work might be applied. On the screen don’t use any external reference, com- There was no mitigation for that kind of tems that will use VLF for navigation. was an overview of a vehicle traveling pound on their own errors. interference in their initial field tests, he “We’ve got a lot of hard work to do along a route. Three lines on the screen Finally, a green line showed naviga- said. But they will work on that to cor- there,” he said. “After that, that is when traced the route of the vehicle’s position. tion traced by a combination of inertial rect it. Additionally, he said, such inter- we want to focus on ground applications, A yellow line was produced by GPS, navigation plus use of a VLF signal. The ference isn’t a problem in the air or on and using the signals indoors. VLF can and was extremely accurate in following green line danced erratically around the the sea -- so that’s where they are focus- pick up indoors.” the vehicle along the road it traveled. A actual route, but never wandered too far ing their efforts now. Haas said they are shooting to dem- red line traced the vehicle’s route using from the vehicle. “Once we get that foundation for that onstrate real-time positioning with their inertial navigation -- which uses things “We took one day to plug the VLF system in place, there is a lot of work we system by fiscal year 2018 or 2019. like a gyroscope and inertial sensors to receiver into the navigation system, and need to do in terms of developing VLF There will also be an at-sea demo this measure a vehicle’s movement away this is the result we got when driving,” measurement models,” he said. summer. Community college hosts Maryland STEM event

Harford Community College Harford Community College, or HCC, joined together with other Mary- land colleges to present the 2nd annual Maryland Collegiate STEM Conference – a two-day, statewide conference about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-related topics, April 29-30. The first day was dedicated to the professional development of students, an opportunity that is unique to this conference, while the second day featured ses- sions that were focused toward STEM faculty. Six HCC faculty from the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathe- matics, or STEM, and Behavioral Stud- ies Divisions as well as 10 students from the Science Club, biotechnology class, and the Sustainable Growth Challenge Team attended the conference. The faculty and students participated in three presentations: “Passport to Harford,” “Is It Time to Make a Change?” and “DNA Barcoding of the Spotted Quill.” In addition, Harford was a conference silver sponsor, and HCC Associate Pro- fessor Tami Imbierowicz served on the planning committee. Passport to Harford, or P2H, a student-faculty collaborative project, was submitted through the Maryland Sus- tainable Growth Challenge. The Harf- ord student team presented a summary of their proposal which tied for first place in the challenge. P2H proposes to estab- Courtesy photo lish an interconnected system of bike Harford Community College recently joined together with other Maryland colleges to present the 2nd annual Maryland paths and business connections link- Collegiate STEM Conference, April 29-30. Faculty and students participated in three presentations. Pictured, from left to right: (First row): HCC students John Biondo and Christopher Hill; (second row): Tami Imbierowicz, HCC Associate ing four communities in Harford Coun- Professor of Biology, Jackie Madden, HCC Assistant Professor of Biology, HCC student Claire Vizzi, and HCC student ty. P2H was recognized for addressing Ashley Simmons; and (third row): HCC students Brad Fallon, Hannah Schantz, and Monib Fakheri. the triple bottom line of sustainability – economic opportunity, environmental protection, and social justice – and in courses including group work, lab-based barcoding was used to determine the represented at the conference includ- demonstrating the many benefits to all activities, and technology assignments sequence of the rbcL gene in the Spot- ed Coppin State University, Hood stakeholders and residents. were shared as well as a comparison of ted Squill, Ledebouria socialis ‘viola- College, Johns Hopkins University, HCC Associate Professor Supawan student performance. cea,’ a perennial from South Africa. The Mount St. Mary’s University, Towson King presented “Is It Time to Make a HCC biotechnology students were students worked with a faculty mentor University, University of Charleston, Change?.” Engaging students in the involved in the DNA presentation. DNA and presented a poster showcasing the University of Maryland at Baltimore, classroom has been shown to increase barcoding is used to identify a species findings. University of Maryland – Baltimore student retention and success. King dis- and differentiate it from other living Hosted by Frederick Communi- cussed different in-class activities she has organisms using DNA sequencing tech- ty College, the following communi- County, University of Maryland at used to engage students in better under- nology. In this experiment, DNA extrac- ty colleges were represented at the College Park, and University System standing new concepts in math classes tion, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and DNA conference: Anne Arundel, Baltimore of Maryland at Hagerstown. Oth- such as trigonometry, calculus I and II, sequencing were performed as per the City, Baltimore County, Carroll, Cecil, er partners include Cengage Learn- and differential equations. A variety of methods of the Cold Spring Harbor Lab- Chesapeake, Frederick, Harford, and ing, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, collaborative activities implemented in oratory DNA Learning Center. DNA Montgomery. Four-year institutions Ludesco and Pearson Education.

Visit us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/APGMd 14 APG News • May 26, 2016 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 2005.

By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News 2015 10 Years Ago: May 25, 2006

(Left) The Ordnance Corps NCO of the Year, Sgt. Nixon Pacheco, holds his eagle award as Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Elvis Irby, right, congratulates other post winners during the 2006 Military Appreciation Luncheon at Top of the Bay.

(Below) Garden Club members, from left, Lisa 2010 Panozzo, Tammy Wright, Corinne Sicard and Gloria DeBerry plant flowers at the entrance of Plumb Point Loop as part of the Military and Civilian Spouses Club post beautification campaign.

2000

25 Years Ago: May 29, 1991

1990

(Left) Boy Scouts Mark Grieco, on ladder, and Jamie Scythes of Troop 85 in Media, Pennsylvania, check out a Fox chemical agent detection vehicle during Armed Forces Day, 1991

(Right) A camouflaged face makes for an even brighter smile as 6-year- 1980 old Gregory Stevens show off the first- place trophy his frog Geraldine won during the Armed Forces Day frog jumping contest.

1970 50 Years Ago: May 26, 1966

1960

(Above) From left, Pfc. Kinnith Bowman, 2nd Lt. Larry Lascody and Pfc. Loren Schmidt, far right, of the Mobility Training Department, explain the operation of the M60 tank to Ann Pruitt of Edgewood and Dee Sheppard of Aberdeen during Armed Forces Day at APG.

(Right) A record 45,000 people take in the 17th annual Armed 1950 Forces Day festivities on Aberdeen Proving Ground’s main front. 16 APG News • May 26, 2016

walk was originally called “Atlantic tage that would accommodate pay- ______.” It dates back to 1902. ing guests. 24. In June 2015, this type of 15. About nine miles from shark was spotted swimming in the Ocean City is the city of ______, surf of Ocean City. which was named “America’s Cool- 27. The land on which Ocean est Small Town” by Budget Travel in City was built, and much of the sur- 2014. rounding area, was acquired from 18. This first Master Chief Petty Native Americans by this English- Officer of the Coast Guard who man. died in 2002, was born and raised 28. Ocean City is located in this in Ocean City, Maryland. Maryland county. 20. The Ocean City Life-Saving 30. During the summer months, Station Museum has exhibits that Ocean City becomes the ______portray the history of the U.S. Life- most populated town in Maryland. Saving ______. 31. Known as the “White Marlin 21. Name of the annual fall- Capital of the World,” Ocean City themed Ocean City festival held in hosts the White Marlin Open during September. this month. 22. In 2014, Ocean City was 32. Ocean City’s “______in ranked as the most ______the Park” is a free concert series place in Maryland by the real estate held each Sunday in July and brokerage Movoto, per studies of August. 2012 FBI crime statistics. 25. Director of the 2008 inde- Down pendent movie, “The Graduates” 1. Current mayor of Ocean about a high school graduates who City. go to Ocean City for Senior Week. 2. Located in the southern- 26. Ocean City has only a sin- most end of Ocean City, ______gle major north−south thorough- Park is a popular fishing spot. fare, Maryland Route 528, known as The APG Crossword 3. On Aug. 1, 2014, a 12.8 foot the______Highway. long, 1,000-pound ______shark 29. The Ocean ______Skate Ocean City, Maryland was spotted in the middle of the Park in South Ocean City, was the Isle of Wight Bay, located in Ocean first skate park to open on the City. East Coast in the United States, By RACHEL PONDER, APG News 5. The Maryland State Fire- and is the longest running munici- This summer, millions of people will beat the heat with a trip to Ocean City, men’s Parade is held every year pal skatepark in the United States Maryland. This Ocean City-themed trivia puzzle celebrates the unofficial start during this month. today. of summer. 7. In the 1986 film, “______Are Blue, starring Kevin Kline, Sissy Across 13. Number of miles of shore- Spacek and Bonnie Bedelia, two Think you solved last high school sweethearts rekindle 4. Ocean City’s public trans- line in Ocean City. week’s puzzle? their lost love while vacationing in portation system is nicknamed the 14. In 2012, part of the Ocean Ocean City. Check out the solution below “______Bus.” City Boardwalk was damaged as a 8. Trimper’s ______, one of 6. ______currents are result of this hurricane. Solution to the May 19 puzzle the oldest fixtures on the board- the cause of 80 percent of rescues 16. An inlet separates Ocean walk, has been in continuous opera- carried out by beach lifeguards. City from______Island. tion since its 1912 installation. 10. Prior to 1870, what is now 17. In 1952, with the completion 9. The 2016 OC Airshow, held Ocean City was known as “The of the Chesapeake Bay ______, in June, will feature the U.S. Air Ladies’ _____ to the Ocean.” Ocean City became easily acces- Force ______. 11. The Ocean City boardwalk sible to people in the Baltimore– 10. The Ocean City boardwalk is nearly ____ miles long. Washington metropolitan area. has two amusement parks, Trimp- 12. “Endless Summer 19. The ______Hotel, which er’s Rides and Jolly ______at The ______” is a free annual car show opened July 4, 1875, was the first Pier. held in September at the Ocean major hotel in Ocean City. 12. In 1869, this businessman City Convention Center. 23. The Ocean City board- built the city’s first beach-front cot-

WORD OF THE WEEK ACRONYM OF THE WEEK Languid USAFE-AFAFRICA Pronounced: LANG-gwid United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Part of Speech: Adjective U.S. Air Forces in Europe & Air Forces Afri- ca is an Air Force major command, or MAJCOM, and a component command of the U.S. Euro- pean Command and the U.S. Africa Command. Deﬁ nition: USAFE-AFAFRICA commands U.S. Air Force 1. Drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion: weak NATO units and maintains combat-ready wings 2. Sluggish in character or disposition: listless from Great Britain to Turkey. It plans, conducts, 3. Lacking force or quickness of movement: slow controls, coordinates and supports air and space operations in Europe, parts of Asia and all of Afri- ca with the exception of Egypt to achieve U.S. national and NATO objectives based on taskings Use: by the two combatant commanders. Despite the urgency of the situation, they proceeded at an exasperating- USAFE-AFAFRICA is headquartered at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. It is ly, languid pace. the oldest continuously active USAF major command. It was originally acti- Until the clock tower fell, there was nothing to distinguish that day from vated Feb. 1, 1942 at Langley Field, Virginia, as the Eighth Air Force, by U.S. any other typically hot and languid summer day in the Mississippi Delta. Army Air Forces. The softball team’s languid defense allowed 11 runs in one inning. Gen. Frank Gorenc commands the more than 35,000 active duty and Air Reserve Component personnel, and civilian employees of USAFE-AFAFRICA. By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News Source(s): http://www.oxforddictionaries.com; http://dictionary.reference.com Source(s): http://www.usafe.af.mil/; https://www.wikipedia.org/

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You can also cut out this completed SUBMIT-A-TIP form and mail it to: 2200 Aberdeen Blvd. APG, MD 21005 May 26, 2016 • APG News 17 Event welcomes enlistees into US Armed Forces

Continued from Page 1 U.S. Army Materiel Command, or AMC, that “Leadership is a privilege, it’s not an entitlement.” “With [leadership] comes responsibility and expectation will be a lot higher,” he added. “Once you put on the uniform, the nation will hold you to a higher standard.” Noting that he has a daughter serving in the Army, the program’s guest speaker, AMC Command Sgt. Maj. James K. Sims, assured family members that “the military is one family.” He offered the enlistees keys to success that included setting personal goals; observing, listening and learning; remaining humble and professional and understanding that noncommissioned officers are the experts of expertise. “I see professional, future leaders and individuals who will have a significant impact on the future,” he told the group. “Some of you are natural born leaders. You’ll face challenges, but you should meet those challenges and build on those relationships.” Family members and members of Team APG looked on as Crawford administered the U.S. Armed Forces Oath of Enlistment. He and Sims presented each recruit with certificates and coins, and led two cake cuttings. Crawford assured Photo by Molly Blosse, APG News the enlistees that their time in the ser- From left, Navy enlistee Lisette Bullock, Marine Corps enlistee John Ahn, APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce T. vice of the nation, “would be time well Crawford, Army enlistee Dakota Crawford, AMC Command Sgt. Maj. James K. Sims and Air Force enlistee Latoya Franklin spent,” and asked every veteran in the cut into celebratory cakes during the Our Community Salutes event at the APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center, May audience to stand and be recognized. 17. In recognition of Armed Forces Week, Team APG honored approximately 50 newly enlisted Soldiers, Marines, Airmen “Those are the people on whose shoul- and Sailors from local recruiting stations.. ders you’ll stand,” he told the enlistees. “You are now a part of something that is “I just want to see the world and jump much bigger than yourself. Don’t ever out of planes,” he said. forget the people who stood up so that Air Force recruit Gavin McCay of you might serve this great nation.” Baltimore said he expects to adapt well After the ceremony, attendees visit- to the military lifestyle after two years of ed displays set up by APG organizations ROTC in high school. He enters broad- and watched a working dog K-9 dem- cast journalism training in July. His onstration led by Directorate of Emer- mother, Michelle Lambert, an Air Force gency Services police officers. Enlistees veteran, added that she enjoyed the pro- and their family members said they were gram, particularly the speaker’s remarks. impressed with APG technology as well “I thought the whole program, espe- as the remarks shared by Crawford and cially the presentation was great,” she Sims. said, adding that she could tell her son While taking in the Army Research was equally impressed. “He just might Laboratory’s “Head Health Challenge” want to do this the rest of his life,” she display of developing technologies to said. assist National Football League research Bel Air High School senior Dakota in combating concussions, Army recruits Crawford, the son of CECOM civilian Jumaanee Brown of Fells Point and and retired Staff Sgt. Curtis Crawford, Cyle Allio of Abingdon said they were leaves in August for basic training at surprised by the depth of military Fort Benning, Georgia. Dakota Craw- technology. ford said that with an older brother in “This was all better than I expected,” ROTC in college, entering the military Brown said of the ceremony. He is enter- was a no-brainer as it’s in his “family ing Field Artillery and leaves for basic lineage.” training in August. He said he has sever- He said he was inspired by the cer- al friends in the military. emony and he appreciated Maj. Gen. “This [enlistment] will be something Crawford’s comments about leadership Photo by Molly Blosse, APG News new and I’m looking forward to the chal- in particular. APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford presents a certificate of lenge,” he said. “I believe I’m a natural born leader,” appreciation, commemorative ID tags and words of wisdom to Army enlistee Allio, who also leaves in August, is he said. “He [Maj. Gen. Crawford] gave Fedeelah Silver during the Our Community Salutes event, welcoming local mili- heading to Fort Benning, Georgia for me greater motivation, drive and confi- tary enlistees into the armed forces at the APG North (Aberdeen) recreation Infantry training. He said he’s the first dence. Within the next five years, I see center May 17. in his family to enter the military since myself reenlisting as a sergeant and lead- will do “fantastic” in the Army. “I absolutely agree with his decision. He World War II and that along with his ing Soldiers.” “He’s resilient and good at improvis- even said he’d like to serve in my old duties he plans to focus on college. Curtis Crawford said he thinks his son ing and adapting to situations,” he said. unit. I support him 100 percent.” Bike event ties cycling to resiliency, fitness Continued from Page 1 rideshare coordinator for the Harford County Office of Economic Devel- opment. “When you do that, you are encouraging more people to get healthy and to save the environment at the same time by reducing the number of cars on the road plus their carbon footprints.” APG North B2WD participants had the opportunity to either bike from home to work or meet at the designated spot on postto complete a 12-mile route around the installation. Before the start of the 12-mile route, ATEC health and wellness coordinator, Gale Sauer, gave the group of cyclists a safety briefing and went over the B2WD route. She also demonstrated hand gestures for cyclists to point out obstacles in the road and signal their intent to motorists and other cyclists to either change lanes or make a turn. Vendors from Advanced Eye Care and Aesthetics, the Bike Doctor, the Maj. Gen. Daniel L. Karbler, ATEC commanding general, thanks cyclists who Bike Shop of Bel Air, and APG Com- participated in Bike to Work Day, or B2WD, on APG North (Aberdeen), muter Center cheered on and support- May 18. Before the start of the 12-mile route, cyclists were reminded of ed the cyclists before, during, and after proper hand gestures to use for indicating lane changes or upcoming turns the bike ride. The cyclists were provid- to motorists and other cyclists. ed with breakfast and beverages, courtesy of Harford Commute Smart, and a the big idea that came to you while at Doran and Sauer each gave special Over the last four years, Harford chance to win prizes donated by local work as you de-stress on your way back thanks to the team leaders, ride lead- County’s B2WD has expanded from the businesses and organizations. home.” ers, sweepers, and Department of Emer- original site in Bel Air to include Havre ATEC’s commanding general, Maj. At the conclusion of the event, Doran gency Services who assisted in bringing de Grace, APG North (Aberdeen) and Gen. Daniel L. Karbler, participated in announced that ATEC was the winner together cyclists from many commands APG South (Edgewood). the ride and welcomed the group back of the 2016 Bike to Work Team Cycle to participate safety in the annual com- According to Doran, Harford County at the end of the route, thanking the Challenge. They took home a trophy munity event. came in second in the number of regis- cyclists for their participation. noting their win. B2WD participant Mark Downes, trations for the 2016 B2WD in the Bal- “Even though this is just a one-day “The Team Cycle Challenge is where a mechanical engineer with the U.S. timore metropolitan region. event, fitness is an everyday event,” commands on APG North compete to Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activ- B2WD is just one of the many events Karbler said. “Though it is called ‘Bike field the largest team of cyclists who ity, AMSAA, won a new bicycle after held during APG’s Armed Forces Week. to Work Day,’ it is also ‘Bike Back have made the commitment to bike to being randomly selected by a B2WD For more information on B2WD, vis- Home Day,’ where you can contemplate work,” Doran said. sponsor. it www.bike2workcentralmd.com. 18 APG News • May 26, 2016 Soldiers, family to represent APG this year Continued from Page 1 ners in protecting the United States here on the mainland and across the globe,” he said. “We also remember those men and women who gave that ultimate sacrifice.” APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford thanked the chamber members and elected officials in attendance for their continued support and recognized veterans in the audience with a round of applause. He noted that it was an “honor and a privilege” to represent the military. “I simply just wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to this great community for your hard work and for your dedication and commitment to those who wear the cloth of the nation,” he said. The 2016 NCO of the Year is Sgt. Reynaldo Gonzalez Valladares test and evaluation NCO with the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command’s Aber- (Clockwise, from top left) deen Test Center. The 2016 Soldier of APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. the Year is Spc. Sean M. Willard with A Bruce T. Crawford stands with APG Battery, 3rd Air Defense Artillery, who Soldier of the Year Spc. Sean M. serves as a team leader for Surveillance Willard and 1st. Sgt. Stephanie Gibson Platoon, Squad 1. during the 39th Military Appreciation Both Soldiers were awarded the Army Luncheon hosted by the Harford Commendation Medal and presented County Chamber of Commerce at with gifts from local organizations. the Richlin Ballroom in Edgewood, The Conway family, consisting of May 19; Crawford pins the Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph S. Conway, of the Commendation Medal on APG NCO U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Com- of the Year Sgt. Reynaldo Gonzalez Valladares; From right, Sue Manning, mand, wife Melinda and son Jordan Harford County Military Affairs com- received the 6th annual Family of the mittee member, poses for a photo Year award for their support of APG and with the APG Family of the Year Sgt. the surrounding community. 1st Class Joseph S. Conway, his son NCO, Soldier and Family award win- Jordan, 16, and wife Melinda. ners represent the installation in local Photos by Molly Blosse community events during the coming year. NCO of the Year: Sgt. neer technology. His long-term goal is to Reynaldo Gonzalez Valladares learn Korean. computer science from Southeastern ed as the Family Member Volunteer of Gonzalez Valladares joined the Army Louisiana University, and he plans to the Year and the Conway family received in 2010 because he wanted to advance Soldier of the Year: Spc. Sean M. Willard pursue a Master of Business Adminis- the Family Volunteer of the Year award. his career. The best thing about serving tration with a concentration in human Jordan Conway, 16, is a junior at in the military, he said, is that it brings a Willard, who joined the Army in 2014, said serving the nation by joining resource management from Central Aberdeen High School. In addition to sense of accomplishment. Before serv- Michigan University. volunteering at ACS, his school, and his ing at APG, he was stationed at Scho- the Army has always been a fascination for him. APG is his first duty station. Family of the Year: The church, he is a trainee with the Chesa- field Barracks, Hawaii. peake Search Dogs, a non-profit orga- To prepare for the Soldier of the Year “My favorite aspect [of the Army] is Conways nization that provides trained canine boards, Gonzalez Valladares spent many all the opportunity for success,” he said. This is the second consecutive year search teams for lost or missing persons. hours studying Army regulations and “You can really go out and make some- the Conway family has been selected as He said his career aspirations include other publications. thing of yourself if you just put a little bit the APG Family of the Year. In 2015, joining the U.S. Air Force and becoming “For me, confidence comes from of effort into it.” they donated more than 2,000 hours sup- knowledge, so the more I know the Willard thanked the leaders who porting APG and their community. a game warden, also known as a wild- more confident I am,” he said. “It is hard inspired him to seize the opportunity to Sgt. 1st Class Conway, who serves as life officer. to be confident when you do not know attend the Soldier of the Year board. the APG Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, The Conway family volunteers for the information, so study as much as you “I have gotten a lot of great leader- or SAMC, treasurer, said giving back is several on and off-post organizations can. Keep a professional appearance, a ship who has kind of helped me devel- like second nature for his family. including ACS, ATEC, Aberdeen High well maintained uniform and just make op into the person I am,” he said, “just “We like doing what we do,” he said. School and Mountain Christian Church in sure you go out there and do your best.” because they let me know of opportuni- Melinda Conway said that volunteer- Joppa, Maryland. They recently agreed to Gonzalez Valladares thanked his lead- ties. All you have to do is simply take ing is a “family value,” and that it brings serve as coordinators for Wear Blue: Run ership and his family for their support, these opportunities that are presented of them joy to be able to give back to oth- to Remember, the Harford County/APG noting that he decided to challenge him- you. Understand these good things that ers. She established and organized the chapter of the non-profit organization self before the board to help conquer his have come your way, and just seek out ATEC Family Readiness Group and she that creates a support network for military fear of public speaking. and grab it.” performs administrative functions for families and honors fallen Soldiers. “I thought it was a good opportunity He thanked his family, including his the Protestant Women of the Chapel. She The annual program included the for me to get over that fear,” he said. “So fiancé Lindsey Poret and his parents. He also frequently volunteers with Army posting of colors by the Freestate what better chance [to conquer a fear of also thanked his squad, his platoon and Community Service, or ACS. ChalleNGe Academy color guard and public speaking] than to go to this high- his battery calling them a “large extend- She recently became a bingo call- remarks by guest speakers Ken Day level profile board.” ed family.” er during the new APG Morale, Wel- and Fred Shinbur, the executive pro- Gonzalez Valladares is enrolled at “Everybody who has been involved in fare and Recreation program at the ducer and the project coordinator of Harford Community College. He said my growing up in the Army, I feel, have APG Bowling Center, on Monday and the “Maryland Vietnam War Stories,” a his professional goals include gradu- all played a bit of influence in helping Wednesday evenings. three-hour documentary. ating from the U.S. Army Air Assault me develop to be the best person that I “That is my newest adventure, and I Michelle L. Goddard, with the U.S. School and Advanced Leaders Course, can be.” really enjoy it,” she said. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological then earning an associate degree in engi- Willard has a bachelor’s degree in In April, Melinda Conway was select- Center, sang the national anthem. DID YOU KNOW ?

Former U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii, destroying the emplacement. Before the enemy could retaliate, he stood up and neutralized a the first Japanese American to serve in the second machine gun nest. Although wounded by a sniper’s bullet, he continued to engage other hostile U.S. House of Representatives and in the U.S. positions at close range until an exploding grenade Senate, was also a Medal of Honor recipient. shattered his right arm. Despite the intense pain, he refused evacuation and continued to direct his Inouye enlisted in the Army in 1943. He was a member of the famed Nisei platoon until enemy resistance was broken and his 442nd Regimental Combat Team, made up of second-generation Japanese men were again deployed in defensive positions. In Americans from Hawaii and the mainland. In 1945, 2nd Lt. Inouye was severely the attack, 25 enemy soldiers were killed and eight wounded while leading an assault near San Terenzo in Tuscany, Italy and others captured. By his gallant, aggressive tactics and eventually lost his right arm. by his indomitable leadership, Second Lieutenant “Second Lieutenant Daniel K. Inouye distinguished himself by extraordinary Inouye enabled his platoon to advance through formidable resistance, and was heroism in action on 21 April 1945, in the vicinity of San Terenzo, Italy. While instrumental in the capture of the ridge. Second Lieutenant Inouye’s extraordinary attacking a defended ridge guarding an important road junction, Second heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military Lieutenant Inouye skillfully directed his platoon through a hail of automatic service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the United States Army.” weapon and small arms fire, in a swift enveloping movement that resulted in the Inouye went on to become the second longest serving U.S. Senator in history capture of an artillery and mortar post and brought his men to within 40 yards as well as the most senior U.S. Senator at the time of his death on Dec. 17, 2012 of the hostile force. Emplaced in bunkers and rock formations, the enemy halted at age of 88. He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. the advance with crossfire from three machine guns. With complete disregard By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News for his personal safety, Second Lieutenant Inouye crawled up the treacherous Source(s): www.wikipedia.org slope to within five yards of the nearest machine gun and hurled two grenades, www.achievement.org May 26, 2016 • APG News 19 APG SNAPSHOT Take a peek at the events making news in and around Aberdeen Proving Ground. For complete photo coverage, visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/usagapg/.

RUNNING TO HONOR THE FALLEN More than 300 runners and walkers participated in the Run to Honor 5-mile run/5K walk at Shore Park, May 19. Hosted by APG MWR, and Survivor Outreach Services, Run to Honor provides the opportunity to run in honor of a fallen service member or in support of surviving families. Photos by Yvonne Johnson, APG News

OUR COMMUNITY SALUTES APG Special Reaction Team police officer Jeremy Rondone, right, adjusts a bite sleeve on Marine Corps recruit Nick Cockrell, during the Our Community Salute K-9 team demonstration at the APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center May 17. In recognition of Armed Forces Week, Team APG honored approximately 50 newly enlisted Soldiers, Marines, Airmen and Sailors from local recruiting stations.

Photo by Yvonne Johnson, APG News

THE GIS OF COMEDY (Right) Comedian Joe Kashnow, an Iraq War veteran and amputee from Baltimore who said he found that “comedy truly is the best medicine,” corrals his rambunctious sons and service dog Chico for the ride home; (Below) APG Garrison retirement services officer Betty Willard, left, takes a selfie with U.S. Air Force retiree and GIs of Comedy comedian Walter Campbell in the recreation center lobby after the show. Photo by Yvonne Johnson, APG News

APPRECIATION LUNCHEON SALUTES THE MILITARY (Left) Cadet Luke Devileiss, 17, leads the Freestate ChalleNGe Academy color guard in for the posting of the colors during the 39th Annual Military Appreciation Luncheon at the Richlin Ballroom in Edgewood, May 19. (Below) Military Appreciation Luncheon attendee Kevin Murray, left, chats with Vietnam veteran Robert Jones, one of the several veterans who were honored guests of the annual event. Photos by Molly Blosse, APG News