APG Remembers “Why We Serve”
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AAPGPublishedP in the interestG of the people of AberdeenNNEWS Proving Ground,E MarylandWS www.TeamAPG.com THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014 Vol. 58, No. 48 Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford, APG senior commander and commanding general of the U.S. Army Communications- Electronics Command, administers the oath of service to Soldiers during the Team APG “Why We Serve” program at the Myer Auditorium Nov. 25. Photo by Sean Kief APG remembers “Why We Serve” By RACHEL PONDER lished,” said Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford, APG senior munity, like suicide and sexual assault. APG News commander and commanding general of the Communi- “We have many challenges ahead,” Crawford said. cations-Electronics Command (CECOM), who served “The chief among those challenges is ridding ourselves More than 750 Soldiers and DOD civilians reaf- as host and guest speaker. of anything that threatens our very values and brings firmed their respective oaths of service to the nation The theme for the event was “Restoring our Com- discredit upon our beloved military family. during the “Why We Serve” program at the Myer mitment to the Profession.” Crawford encouraged “The oath we all took to support and defend our Auditorium Nov. 25. attendees to reflect on what it means to be a trusted mil- nation is the very essence of responsibility and account- “I consider the oath to be the very foundation on itary professional. He said that as professionals, it is which our values as trusted professionals are estab- critical to address issues that weaken the military com- See SERVICE, page 14 Hagel No business like snow business APG Garrison Public Affairs Yes, it’s that time of year again. It’s dark when you resigns as leave for work—it’s dark when you head home from work. Lethargy sets in as days get shorter. Walking to your car is sometimes a painful experience as Jack Frost stings your cheeks and numbs your fingers. defense According to the calendar, winter doesn’t officially arrive for another three weeks. However, winter weath- er is already gripping parts of the country and as Old Man Winter has shown us in the past, he is fickle. secretary As the APG Directorate of Public Works gears up for what some predict will be another winter like last year, By TECH SGT. JAKE the APG workforce should also prepare. RICHMOND Sound preparation begins with being informed about Defense Media Activity potential delays or closures affecting the installation. Praising Defense Secretary While it is important to know where to go to get the Chuck Hagel’s “class and integ- information, it is also important to understand how the rity,” President Barack Obama decision is made. announced Nov. 24 that Hagel will See WINTER, page 12 leave his post. The president said Hagel has Top of the Bay custodian William A. Johnson shovels agreed to remain in his position ice and snow while sprinkling salt on the sidewalks until a successor is nominated and walkways surrounding the restaurant after a and confirmed. For that, Obama snow storm last March. said, he is “extraordinarily lucky File photo and grateful.” “When I asked Chuck to serve as secretary of defense, we were entering a significant period of New MRMC commander visits MRICD transition,” Obama said. That tran- sition included the drawdown in By CINDY KRONMAN Afghanistan, the need to prepare MRICD our forces for future missions, and The U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical tough fiscal choices to keep our Defense welcomed Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein, commanding gen- military strong and ready. eral of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Last month, Obama said Hagel MRICD’s parent organization headquartered at Fort Detrick, came to him to discuss the final Maryland, Nov. 17. quarter of his presidency. It was This was Lein’s first visit to the institute since he assumed com- then that Hagel initially deter- mand of MRMC in September. He was accompanied by Sgt. Maj. mined that, having guided the Ervin V. Fantroy III of MRMC’s G-3. department through this transi- tion, it was an appropriate time See MRMC, page 12 for him to complete his service, Sgt. Erik Eaton shows a bone marrow extraction device to the president added. Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein, commander of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command. See HAGEL, page 14 Photo by Darrell Jesonis ONLINE INDEX IN THIS ISSUE WEATHER www.TeamAPG.com/ Pg 8......................Crossword APGNews Pg 9.....All Things Maryland Thursday facebook.com/ APGMd Pg 9............. At Your Service twitter.com/ Pg 10......Mark Your Calendar Mostly Sunny chance of rain 0% USAGAPG Pg 11........APG News History flickr.com/photos/ usagapg/ Pg 14............Did You Know? ICE system http://ice.disa.mil/ Facebook, http://on.fb.me/HzQIow More inside Chaplain assistant fulfills Future Soldiers to generate Service dogs help veterans with PTSD PAGE 4 desire to serve their own power Engineer puts muscle into after-hours hobby PAGE 6 Changes to active-duty Roth TSP contributions PAGE 7 DOD releases MyBiz+ for civilian employees PAGE 8 Page 3 Page 5 44° 33° 2 APG News • December 4, 2014 Drive safely on winter roads APG Safety Office he best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all, if you can avoid it. Don’t go out Do you have Tuntil the snow plows and sand trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination. a favorite If you must drive in snowy conditions, make sure your car is prepared and that you know how to handle road conditions. holiday song? Driving safely on icy roads Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than I like them all! The usual between you and the car in front of you. day after Thanks- Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other giving I preset the motorists. radio in my car Keep your lights and windshield clean. to a station that Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to plays nonstop hol- lock up, ease off the brake. iday music. Listen- Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills. ing to music puts Don’t use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads. me in a holiday Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequent- mood. Scott Barnes ly traveled roads, which will freeze first. Even at temperatures Retired Air Force above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges. Don’t pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you’re likely to find the road in Do not spin your wheels. This will only dig you in deeper. front of them worse than the road behind. Turn your wheels from side to side a few times to push Don’t assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. snow out of the way. Even four-wheel and front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter Use a light touch on the gas to ease your car out. “What Child is trouble on winter roads. Use a shovel to clear snow away from the wheels and the This,” because If your rear wheels skid... underside of the car. the tune and the Take your foot off the accelerator. Pour sand, kitty litter, gravel or salt in the path of the words are so love- Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go. If wheels, to help gain traction. ly. Holiday songs your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they’re sliding Try rocking the vehicle. (Check your owner’s manual remind me of first — it can damage the transmission on some vehicles.) Shift my husband that right, steer right. from forward to reverse, and back again. Each time you’re in passed away, If your rear wheels start sliding the other way as you because we used recover, ease the steering wheel toward that side. You might gear, give a light touch on the gas until the vehicle gets going. have to steer left and right a few times to get your vehicle com- If you become stranded... to listen to them Silvia Meranski together. This Civilian spouse pletely under control. Do not leave your car unless you know exactly where you is absolutely my If you have an anti-lock braking system (ABS), do not are, how far it is to possible help, and are certain that leaving favorite time of pump them. Apply steady pressure to the brakes. You will feel will improve your situation. year. the brakes pulse — this is normal. To attract attention, light two flares and place one at each If you have standard brakes, pump them gently. end of the car a safe distance away. Hang a brightly colored If your front wheels skid... cloth from your antenna. Take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral, but don’t If you are sure the car’s exhaust pipe is not blocked, run I like “Jingle Bells” try to steer immediately. the engine and heater for about 10 minutes every hour or so As the wheels skid sideways, they will slow the vehicle depending upon the amount of gas in the tank. and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed and traction will return. As it does, steer in the direction you To protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia use Reindeer.” Those want to go. Then put the transmission in “drive” or release the woolen items and blankets to keep warm.