Graham Assumes Leadership of ATEC's ATC As Holt Retires
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www.apgnews.apg.army.milYolandaPublished in the interest of the people of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland August 23, 2012 Vol. 56, No. 34 Adams concert Internationally renowned, award winning artist offers ‘Afternoon of Praise’ By RACHEL PONDER APG News Grammy and Dove Award winning gospel singer Yolanda Adams sang to a sold out audience during “An Afternoon of Musical Praise,” a gospel concert at the post theater Aug. 18. The event was hosted by the Ames United Method- ist Church from Bel Air and paid tribute to local Wound- ed Warriors. Adams, who has sold more than 6 million albums, sang a number of her well-known hits like “Rejoice,” “Victory” and “Someone Watching Over You,” and shared inspirational stories from her personal life and See ADAMS, page 11 Grammy and Dove Award-winning gospel artist Yolanda Adams sings an inspirational song during a gospel concert at the post theater Aug. 18. Photo by Claudette Murray Graham assumes leadership Main Exchange offers variety of ATEC’s ATC as Holt retires of benefits, seeking By YVONNE JOHNSON mander Col. Jeffrey P. Holt, who is retir- tour at APG as one filled with challenge, APG News ing, to Graham. triumph and stories of courage. feedback Col. Jeffrey Holt turned over the Holt thanked Dellarocco for his sup- Notably, he recalled the May 2009 leadership of the U.S. Army Test and port and credited his division chiefs with tank accident that took the lives of two By RACHEL PONDER Evaluation Command’s Aberdeen Test teaching him “the business.” He said the ATC workers while critically injuring APG News Center to incoming commander Col. organization was one solely focused on the lone survivor. He then acknowl- This is the first in a four- Gordon Graham during a change of taking care of Soldiers and ensuring that edged the presence of the two widows in part series on AAFES servic- command ceremony at the post theater everything that went downrange met the attendance. es at APG. Aug. 14. standards. Holt said the collective ATC team sets The Main Exchange, com- ATEC Commander Maj. Gen. Genaro He expressed his thanks to the more the standard for the world in testing. monly called the PX, is part “This one single powerful team is ded- J. Dellarocco presided over the ceremony, than 2,000 men and women who serve of Army and passing the guidon from Outgoing Com- ATC and he said he would remember his See GRAHAM, page 11 Air Force Exchange Ser- FOR vice, which offers a num- YOUR ber of benefits INFO APG celebrates UFood Grill grand opening including tax- free shopping, If you have Story and photo by suggestions RACHEL PONDER price match- ing, online for topics in APG News shopping an upcom- The Aberdeen Proving Ground and on-post ing AAFES community celebrated the grand convenience. article, email opening of UFood Grill Aug. Due to its rachel. 16. UFood Grill, located in the tax free status, e.ponder2. APG North (Aberdeen) Main AAFES fol- ctr@mail. Exchange, provides nutritious lows specif- mil or post on-the-go favorites like sal- ic laws as to them on ads, paninis, wraps, soups, lean who can shop the APG burgers, breakfast sandwiches, at their facili- Facebook smoothies, and more. UFood ties. Accord- page. Grill offers vegetarian, reduced ing to Army sodium and fat, gluten free, Regulation low calorie and low carbohy- 215-8, active duty service mem- drate options to health conscious bers, Reservists, retirees, 100 customers. percent disabled veterans and The grand opening featured their immediate eligible Family remarks from Army and Air members can shop in the Main Force Exchange Service General Exchange with a valid ID card. From left) Commander of APG and the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command Manager Jonathan Bright, UFood Department of Defense civil- Maj. Gen. Robert S. Ferrell places his order while UFood Grill Vice President of Franchise Grill President Charles Cocotas Operations Walter Pomerleau helps UFood Grill employees Grant Morrison and Sara Roberts ring it up after the grill’s grand opening in the Main Exchange Aug. 16. See EATERY, page 11 See POST, page 11 WEATHER INDEX ONLINE Pg 2 ................ Street Talk www.apg.army.mil apgnews.apg. Thurs. Pg 4 .......... 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Brenda Linnington - Director BBB Military Line like to see a The ins and outs of getting and stay- ing in good financial shape can feel like better variety the military division of the Consumer their hands,” Linnington said “They can a full-time job. From buying a house to of meat in the Master Sgt. Financial Protection Bureau. Both have have it with them wherever they go.” researching tax breaks to asking about meat depart- Jelani Edwards worked to ease personal finance for ser- The website and app can help families lower interest rates on credit cards or ment – better vice members and their families. through the financial shift of deployments Senior Military auto insurance, getting smart about “We don’t want it be laborious kind of and how to ease the burden when combat cuts of meat. I Instructor, Johns finances takes effort. Hopkins University thing,” Linnington said of the website and and hazard pay go away, she noted. would also like That endeavor can be made easier, app. “They can just plug in their numbers, “That reunion period, as wonder- to see the commissary opened on however, with a free website and app so they have their personal financial situ- ful as it is, especially during the hon- a Monday, even if the hours are created especially for military mem- ation in palm of their hands.” eymoon period, also is full of a lot of shorter. When it is closed on a bers by the Better Business Bureau and The digital aids came about after stressors,” she said. “Add in the chang- McGraw Hill Companies. The consum- Monday it forces us to go off post. the bureau and McGraw Hill separate- es to your financial situation — now er advocacy group’s military division ly pledged to help “Joining Forces,” the you have less income, your children teamed up with the global financial campaign First Lady Michelle Obama are getting older, and becoming more information company to create military- and Second Lady Jill Biden created last expensive — that can cause more stress andmoney.com and its smartphone app, The prices year to support military families, Lin- on an already stressful situation.” which is available for the iPhone and on some things nington said. The campaign fostered the The website and app are tailored to iPad. An Android version will be avail- are better than partnership, merging the bureau’s mili- enlisted members at the E6 level and able soon, Brenda Linnington, director on the outside. tary financial acumen with McGraw below, Linnington said, because that of the BBB Military Line, told me. Meats and ice Hill’s global financial reach. is who the bureau found needs it most. Linnington, wife of Army Gen. Mike The web site and app provide “basic Most complaints of financial problems cream are bet- Linnington, who commands the Mili- training” in personal finance with vid- from service members come from the ter priced [here tary District of Washington, creates cur- eo instructions on budgeting and man- E5 and E6 level, she said. Unlike junior at the commis- riculum for the Military Line’s personal aging credit. They also offer an “action service members, they – most in their sary]. There Jeanette finance workshops, which are given at center” with a calculator for entering mid-20s – are beginning to develop could be more Bittner military bases around the country as part your own financial information to help credit and make enough money to pay Military Spouse of the Defense Department and servic- competitive with building savings — you can set off debt and save. And they are start- es’ financial readiness outreach. BBB’s pricing on meat a reminder for regular installments — ing families. Military Line also is a partner in the Kip- [and] more coupon savings. You and reducing debt. “They have more money than they plinger/BBB Financial Field Manual. have to buy two items to get $.50 “The great thing about the app is it’s had before, but they also have more Linnington replaced Holly Petrae- off. At my last post, they had very user-friendly, and it puts that per- expenses and they’re getting into larger us last year as MilitaryLine’s director son’s financial situation in the palm of purchases,” she said. coupons for clearance items so when Petraeus was appointed to head that made for huge savings. HEALTH The com- missary is less expensive than other stores Sports injuries in the Army: Don’t get sidelined and very con- venient.