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By YVONNE JOHNSON APG News In response to a recent survey querying driver preference, the senior installation commander has directed that a test of gate operating hours be conducted at the APG North (Aberdeen) entry points. Starting Oct. 30, and running through Nov. 30, the Maryland Boule- vard (MD Rt. 715) gate will open 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday – Friday and close weekends and the Harford Boulevard (MD Rt. 22) gate will open 24 hours-a-day. New APG North gate APG Garrison Commander Col. James E. Davis, right; Scott Kotwas, Corvias Military Living business director, center; and Keisha schedule: Brown, Corvias program development analyst, watch workers install solar panels on a Bayside Village home, Oct. 7. APG is MD 715: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., the first Corvias installation to receive cost-saving solar panels through the Department of Defense Privatized Housing Solar Monday thru Friday Challenge initiative. MD 22: 24 hours-a day According to Director of Emergency Services Chris APG first Corvias installation to receive solar panels Ferris, the survey results from post residents and Story and photos by power on 210 home in the APG Bayside term and do something good for the environ- YVONNE JOHNSON members of the communi- community. The panels are expected to gen- ment by reducing annual carbon emissions,” APG News ty were overwhelmingly in erate 1,487 megawatt hours of solar power said Scott Kotwas, business director for Cor- favor of the change. In support of the Department of Defense each year, or 73 percent of residential pow- vias Military Living. “It’s also to facilitate Privatized Housing Solar Challenge initia- er use. Kotwas said Corvias portfolio-based solar local shopping in the Aber- tive, Aberdeen Proving Ground became the Estimates are that the effort will provide programs across 12 military installations deen area,” Ferris said. first Corvias installation to receive solar pan- rate stabilization for military housing proj- will enhance DOD goals to reduce emissions Also affected by els on its residential housing units. ects resulting in reinvestment of utility sav- by 26 percent by 2025; increase the use of the change will be visi- The move is part of a portfolio-wide ini- ings and increased energy security while renewable energy to the level of 20 percent tor control center opera- tiative to install solar power at partner mil- eliminating approximately 92,000 tons of by 2030; install 300 megawatts of renewable tion. During the test of gate itary installations across the U.S. at no cost carbon emissions each year. energy across federally subsidized hous- to the military. “Installing solar panels as a clean ener- ing by 2020; and double energy productiv- See GATE, page 18 Contractor Onyx Renewable Partners, gy source allows us the opportunity to bet- LLC is installing 1.14487 kilowatts of solar ter manage utility expenditures over the long See SOLAR, page 17 inside LEADERSHIP EAP places focus on moving forward Army launches ‘Not in My Squad’ online By YVONNE JOHNSON affect their job performance and well-being, “Whatever life throws at you, EAP can assessment resource. APG News to assist management in addressing produc- help you handle it,” Stoke said. “You have Not|7 Concerned about an attachment to alcohol tivity issues, and to promote installation the power to choose not to abuse. And you or drugs that is negatively impacting your work, life and wellness programs. can have a great life without abusing alco- work performance or family life? Are stress- EAP provides free, confidential services hol or drugs.” that include screening to identify problems, ful issues in the work- Help is available HONOR short-term counseling and, when appropri- place jeopardizing your Along with substance abuse, challenges ate, referrals to off-post facilities or services. USS Cole crew honors overall wellbeing? The addressed by EAP include: Robins Stokes is the Aberdeen Proving Sailors who died in 2000 Army Employee Assis- • Work/live balance Ground EAP manager. Located in the Army terrorist attack. tance Program (EAP) is • Workplace and home stress Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) Bldg. here to help. • Anxiety USS|11 2477 on APG North (Aberdeen), the office The EAP provides • Basic budgeting serves government civilians and their fam- services for govern- • Anger management ilies, military family members, and military ment employees for • Grief retirees and their families. Participation in substance abuse-relat- • Relationship issues the EAP is voluntary and, ultimately, it is the RIVALRY ed and other challenges. Stokes • Workplace conflicts client’s decision to participate. The 116th Army vs. Navy The purpose of the job- Stokes said she wants to get the message based program is to help employees identi- Stokes said that while client issues vary, game kicksoff Dec. 12. fy and resolve personal problems that may many EAP cases involve drug and alcohol Army|14 abuse. See EAP, page 17 Open houses promote fire prevention

By RACHEL PONDER & STACY SMITH days until 8 APG News Oktoberfest The Directorate of Emergency Servic- Oct. 23 & 24 es marked Fire Prevention Week with two open houses; one on the C4ISR Center of see page 10 for details Excellence campus, Oct. 7, and a second, larger event at the APG North (Aberdeen) fire station, Oct. 9. online DES Assistant Chief of Prevention John Roush said the events focused on www.TeamAPG. promoting attention toward fire safety com/APGNews and prevention, adding that this year DES aimed to reach a wider audience. facebook.com/ APGMd “We’re taking different strategies this year,” Roush said. “Everything is mobile, twitter.com/ USAGAPG See FIRE, page 18 ﬂ ickr.com/photos/ Two APG Firefighters put out a fire in usagapg/ a helicopter training vehicle at the Fire Prevention Week Open house, held a the APG North fire station, Oct. 9. ICE system http://ice.disa.mil/ Photo by Molly Blosse Facebook, http://on.fb.me/HzQIow

It’s National Bullying spiraling heroin epidemic Prevention Month. By YVONNE JOHNSON word out about overdose warning signs addiction, available treatment options How do you stand APG News and increase prevention education. and ongoing efforts to eradicate heroin With statewide concerns over the “The numbers have really spiked, from the community. up to a bully? spiraling heroin epidemic in Maryland regarding heroin use and heroin over- Future sessions are set for 6:30 p.m.: – including in surrounding communi- doses, and health officials have had to • Thursday, Oct. 22 at North Har- ties – Aberdeen become proactive to save lives,” she ford Middle School Proving Ground said. “An educated public means being • Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Edge- If I saw someone is joining the aware and paying attention to behav- wood Middle School being rude to a fight to combat iors, moods, skin tones and other indi- • Thursday, Nov. 5 at Southamp- friend at school the accompany- cators out of the norm. Hopefully, this ton Middle School or the youth ing rise in over- event will provide the guidance needed According to a letter from Harf- center I would dose deaths. when dealing with an opiate overdose.” ord County Government, heroin can tell a teacher According to Hampton said Naloxone training and be snorted or injected, is readily avail- or a counselor, Devita Hamp- certification for APG first responders is able for as little as $8, and studies show especially if the ton, social servic- set for noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. that most children will be introduced to fight is physical. es assistant with Hampton 28 at the Garrison Training Facility, drugs and alcohol in middle school by a I would stick up Rodney the APG Army Bldg. 3147. Attendees will be certified friend or family member. for the person Williams Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), to administer Narcan for opioid over- Heroin is not confined by zip codes, being bullied. Age 12 the problem does not stop at the APG dose. They’ll also receive two hours of the letter warns. entrance gates. Therefore, ASAP, in the mandatory Substance Abuse Train- “This action places the community partnership with the Maryland Over- ing for FY16. on the front lines,” Hampton said. “This dose Response Team from the Harford “This is a community problem that’s means if overdoses are still happening, County Health Department, will present become an epidemic,” she added. “And then we haven’t reached the right audi- I would go to Naloxone certification training to APG the state has come up with an excellent ence. It’s gotten to the point that we not the friend and first responders. intervention plan to combat overdos- only need to educate but also provide ask them if they Also known as Narcan, Naloxone is es. We’re very fortunate to be able to the tools to enable them to intervene.” are okay, and I bring these professionals in to provide She said training will cover all opi- would tell the an opioid antagonist used to reverse the opioid effects of overdose. this training.” oids as addictions to prescriptions pain bully to back killers remains a problem. Hampton explained that opiates are Harford County efforts off. I try to fol- For more information, contact compounds naturally found in the opi- Harford County is conducting hour- low the Gold- Hampton at 410-278-1716 or email en Rule, which is um poppy plant while opioids, such as long sessions at area middle schools [email protected]; or the treat others the Tiarah Vickers heroin and prescription pain killers like to inform parents and students about Harford County Office of Drug Con- same way you Age 11 oxycodone and hydrocodone, are made, the crisis, Hampton noted. Parents trol Policy at 410-638-3333 or www. want them to rather than found naturally. are urged to attend the sessions which harfordcountymd.gov/services/ treat you. She said top priorities are to get the address illegal drugs, the symptoms of drugcontrol.

I would look for a teacher Recognizing LGBT History Month and ask the bully why they are acting that way. By NICOLE DECAMPLI amount. Usually when a Social Security District, Abingdon Social Security is working closely with the Department person acts like October is National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans- of Justice to develop and implement policy and processing a bully [it’s] for gender (LGBT) Month. This month is intended to encourage instructions to implement the June 26, 2015 Supreme Court a reason, like honesty and openness about being LGBT. First celebrated in decision. Social Security will update its website and issue they are hav- Lauryn Carr 1994 to coincide with National Coming Out Day, the month instructions to our staff as additional information becomes ing a problem at Age 11 has evolved to include a more diverse range of people iden- available. home. If some- tifying as LGBT. Get more information for same-sex couples at www. one tries to bully On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court issued a decision socialsecurity.gov/people/same-sexcouples. me, it doesn’t bother me. in Obergefell v. Hodges, holding that same-sex cou- Meanwhile, spouses, divorced spouses, or surviv- ples have a constitutional right to marry in ing spouses of same-sex marriages or non-mar- all states. As a result, more same-sex ital legal same-sex relationships, should couples will be recognized as apply for benefits. Applying now married for purposes of will preserve the filing I have been bul- date, which protects lied, so I would determining enti- against the loss of tell a teacher if tlement to Social I saw someone Security benefits or potential benefits. else being bul- eligibility for Sup- For more infor- lied, because plemental Secu- mation, or to apply bullying is not rity Income (SSI) for benefits, call nice. payments. toll-free 1-800-772- Since a previous 1213 (TTY) 1-800- 325-0778. We can Kina Brady Supreme Court decision in 2013, Social answer specif- Age 6 Security has been ic questions from able to recognize 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., some same-sex mar- Monday through riages and non-mar- Friday. General- ital legal same-sex ly, you’ll have a I would tell the relationships for shorter wait time if teacher or the purposes of deter- you call during the principal. I would mining entitlement week after Tuesday. try to talk it out to or eligibility for We treat all calls or just get my benefits. We also confidentially. friend to walk Visit www. away. consider same-sex marriage when pro- socialsecurity.gov/ cessing claims for people/same-sex- SSI. Marriage may couples to learn Kiyen affect your SSI eli- more. Alexander gibility or payment Age 7 APG SEVEN DAY FORECAST Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed

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By JAMES OMAN. DAU Fellows from the Defense Acquisi- tion University - Senior Service College Fellowship Program (SSCFP), Class of 2016 participated in the first staff ride of the academic year with a visit to the Antietam National Battlefield in western Maryland, Oct. 6. The excursion provided a study on leadership and decision-making as well as afforded the fellows with the opportunity to “walk the ground” where more than 23,000 casualties occurred earning the distinction of the “bloodiest single day in American history.” National Park Service Ranger Bri- an Baracz accompanied the group and deftly shared his perspectives and insights throughout the staff ride. Baracz explained the tactical, operational, and strategic decisions made by key Union and Confederate Army leaders, and described how those decisions determined the immediate and long- lasting outcomes of the war. Through experiences such as this, SSCFP fellows gain a deeper appreciation of critical thinking, making leadership choices, and the need to consider the effects of second and third orders. In the spring of 2016 the SSCFP will travel to Europe to visit significant Courtesy Photo World War I and World War II battle- APG Defense Acquisition University Senior Service College fellows, from left, Willie Jackson, Wing Young, Ben Pryor, fields. Visits to the North Atlantic Trea- Shauna Dover, Nick Saacks, Melanie Loncarich, Dan Schwartz, and Patrick Morse learned about the significance of the ty Organization (NATO), the Supreme Battle of Antietam and the many tough choices made by leaders from National Park Service Ranger Brian Baracz, kneel- Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, ing, during an Oct. 6 staff ride to Antietam National Battlefield. (SHAPE), the U. S. European Com- mand (EUCOM), U.S. Africa Com- organization. ment calling for applications for the class tion Support Center website at http://asc. mand (AFRICOM), and the U.S. Army The SSCFP is a nationally-recognized, of 2016-17, which starts July 25, 2016 army.mil/web/. For more information, in Europe (USAREUR). At each com- Army-sponsored program designed to is expected to run from Dec. 2, 2015 visit the DAU website at www.dau.mil/ mand the fellows will meet with mul- develop strong, effective senior leaders through March 9, 2016. sscf/Pages/apg.aspx or contact James tiple senior leaders and learn about the for the Department of Defense Acquisi- Program announcement information Oman at 410-272-9470 or james.oman@ roles and missions associated with each tion community. An SSCFP announce- will be posted on the U.S. Army Acquisi- dau.mil.

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ASAP It sends the message that the Army is course designed for military personnel, Lamont Coger, family members and government civil- APG Suicide Pre- cognizant of the importance of suicide ians. The two-hour workshop focused vention Manag- on the ACE objectives: identify warning er with the Army prevention and is devoted to raising signs, risk factors and how to care for Substance Abuse awareness of the signs and symptoms of someone with suicidal ideations. Program, recently Coger said he was honored to pres- presented a train- suicidal thinking and behavior. ent the Army perspective of suicide ing session during prevention before fellow peers and the Maryland 27th Lamont Coger professionals. Annual Suicide Coger APG Suicide Prevention Manager with ASAP “It sends the message that the Prevention Con- Army is cognizant of the importance ference at Martin’s West in Baltiomre, by the Governor’s Commission on Sui- around the state. of suicide prevention and is devot- Oct. 7. cide Prevention, involved a series of Coger presented a Session III worked to raising awareness of the signs Titled, “Shining a Light on Hope and workshops with suicide prevention and shop titled “ACE: Ask, Care, Escort.” and symptoms of suicidal thinking and Recovery,” the event, which is hosted mental health care professionals from He said ACE is a suicide prevention behavior,” he said. Resilience key to overcoming depression

By IHSAN ABDUR-RAHMAN ings of irritability, isolation and with- and CAPT. DONELL BARNETT, drawal. Sam admitted to feeling those Army Public Health Center things and spending more time at work. Sam woke to gentle sunlight stream- The doctor suggested he may be suffering through the blinds and turned to see ing from depression. his wife sleeping peacefully beside him. Sam’s story is fictional, but depres- He heard their children playing nearby. sion is quite real. Individuals cope with A few months ago, he would have been depression in different ways. Some may eager to jump out of bed and get the feel overwhelmed by sadness, guilt and day started. However, in the past weeks, helplessness. Some, like Sam, may try his interest in daily routines and family to find relief from symptoms by isolat- life had diminished. ing themselves from family and friends, A year ago, Sam returned home from or overworking. a second deployment to Iraq. During One does not have to cope with his 18-month tour, his children accom- depression alone. Depression is a treat- plished great things. His son made the able and manageable medical condition. Little League team, and his daugh- Sam demonstrated resilience by seeking ter took her first steps. Sam’s fami- care and having an open conversation ly was eager for his return. At first, about his feelings with his physician. Sam seemed fine; he showed affection Soldiers’ careers carry expectations, toward his family, excelled at work, and responsibilities and stressful situations. Soldiers who demonstrate resilience played basketball with his buddies in U.S. Army photo his spare time. during times of hardship find the tools to resolve challenging situations. Hab- Soldiers who demonstrate resilience during times of hardship find the tools to However, as the days progressed, resolve challenging situations a dark feeling began to creep into its that build resilience are the same Sam’s mind, dulling other sensations. habits that may reduce the symptoms difficult situations. If you or someone you know is expe- He found himself spending more time of depression: participating in physical One program for building resil- riencing depression, help is available at work and less time on the basket- activity, adopting a healthy diet, prac- ience in Soldiers and their families is from a variety of sources. Contact your ball court and with his family. At a rou- ticing healthy sleep habits, seeking care the Comprehensive Soldier and Family local military treatment facility, TRI- tine Troop Medical Clinic visit, Sam from behavioral health professionals Fitness, or CSF2 Program. CSF2 uses CARE or a civilian community coun- revealed he had been feeling “out of the and joining support groups. Resilience a systematic process to build mental seling facility. Military OneSource norm” and having bouts of digestive can be learned, preparing Soldiers for strength, professional acumen and the at 800-342-9647 can direct you to an problems. His doctor asked about feel- lifelong success in finding solutions to Warrior Ethos. appropriate resource. October is National Depression Awareness Month

National Alliance on Mental Health also informs treatment options. According to the Centers for Dis- Symptoms Local NAMI events ease Control and Prevention (CDC), Just like with any mental health con- NAMI Homefront Education Program depression is characterized by depressed dition, people with depression or who NAMI Homefront is a free, six-week education program for family, friends or sad mood, diminished interest in are going through a depressive episode and significant others of military service members and veterans with mental activities which used to be pleasurable, (also known as major or clinical depres- health conditions. It focuses on the unique needs of military and veteran com- weight gain or loss, psychomotor agita- sion) experience symptoms differently. munities, such as post-deployment and post-discharge transitions. tion or retardation, fatigue, inappropriate But for most people, depression changes The course is designed to help family members understand and support their guilt, difficulties concentrating, as well how they function day-to-day. loved ones while maintaining their own well-being. as recurrent thoughts of death. • Changes in sleep. NAMI Homefront sessions are held 6 to 8:30 p.m. each Thursday at Bread of The CDC aligns with the National • Changes in appetite. Life Church in Aberdeen. Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) to • Lack of concentration. Registration is required. For more information, call 410-884-8691 or email observe National Depression Awareness • Loss of energy. [email protected]. Month which is highlighted by Nation- • Lack of interest. al Depression Screening Day a courtesy • Low self-esteem. how the pituitary gland and hypothala- ger than two weeks. The symptoms of a online screening offered at https://men- • Hopelessness. mus respond to hormone stimulation. major depressive episode include: talhealthscreening.org. • Changes in movement. Other medical conditions. People who Loss of interest or loss of pleasure in As an illness, depression falls with- • Physical aches and pains. have a history of sleep disturbances, all activities in the spectrum of affective disorders medical illness, chronic pain, anxiety, • Change in appetite or weight and diagnostic criteria established by the Causes and attention-deficit hyperactivity disor- • Sleep disturbances American Psychiatric Association dic- Depression does not have a single der (ADHD) are more likely to develop • Feeling agitated or feeling slowed tates that for depression to exist five or cause. It can be triggered, or it may depression. down more of the above symptoms must be occur spontaneously without being asso- Drug and alcohol abuse. Approximate- • Fatigue present for a continuous period of at ciated with a life crisis, physical illness ly 30 percent of people with substance • Feelings of low self-worth, guilt least two weeks. or other risk. Scientists believe sever- abuse problems also have depression. or shortcomings Depression poses a substantial burden al factors contribute to cause depression: • Difficulty concentrating or mak- globally – and to the individual suffering Trauma. When people experience trau- Children and teens ing decisions from this disorder. As research has found ma at an early age, it can cause long- All children experience ups and • Suicidal thoughts or intentions that interpersonal relationships are par- term changes in how their brains respond downs while growing up, but for some, Although depression can be a dev- ticularly likely to suffer when someone to fear and stress. the downs aren’t commonplace—they astating illness, it often responds to is depressed, data suggest that few fam- Genetics. Mood disorders and risk of are symptoms of depression. Children treatment. The key is to get a specific ilies or networks of friends are likely to suicide tend to run in families, but genet- and teens at higher risk for depression evaluation and a treatment plan. There remain unaffected by depression. ic inheritance is only one factor. Identi- include those who have attention deficit/ are a variety of treatment options avail- Major depression frequently goes cal twins share 100 percent of the same hyperactivity disorder, learning or anxi- able for people with depression. unrecognized and untreated and may genes, but will both develop depression ety disorders and oppositional defiance Though other accompanying illness- foster tragic consequences, such as sui- only about 30 percent of the time. People disorder. A young person who has expe- es can complicate treatment, success- cide and impaired interpersonal rela- who have a genetic tendency to devel- rienced considerable stress or trauma, fully treating depression almost always tionships at work and at home. The op depression are more likely to show faced a significant loss or has a family improves related illnesses. Successful use of medications and/or specific psy- signs at a younger age. While a person history of mood disorders is at increased treatment of PTSD, ADHD or substance chotherapeutic techniques has proven may have a genetic tendency, life fac- risk for depression. abuse usually improves the symptoms of very effective in the treatment of major tors and events seem to influence wheth- Children with depression are more depression. depression, but this disorder is still mis- er he or she will ever actually experience likely to complain of aches and pains For more information, contact your construed as a sign of weakness, rather an episode. than to say they are depressed. Teens local health care provider; visit the APG than being recognized as an illness. Life circumstances. Marital status, with depression may become aggressive, Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) Getting a comprehensive evaluation financial standing and where a person engage in risky behavior, abuse drugs or Bldg. 2477, call 410-278-7779 or email is important. Underlying medical issues lives have an effect on whether a person alcohol, do poorly in school or run away. [email protected]; Kirk U.S. that can mimic a major depressive epi- develops depression, but it can be a case When experiencing an episode, teens Army Health Clinic Behavioral Health sode, side effects of other medications of “the chicken or the egg.” have an increased risk for suicide. In at 410-278-1715; the U.S. Army Pub- or any other medical causes must first be Brain structure. Imaging studies have fact, suicide is the third-leading cause of lic Health Center website at http://phc. ruled out. Understanding life stressors shown that the frontal lobe of the brain death among children aged 15-19. amedd.army.mil/; the NAMI web- and prior responses to treatment effort becomes less active when a person is Diagnosis site at http://www.nami.org/; or the can help shape a good treatment plan. depressed. Brain patterns during sleep To be diagnosed with depression, a National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at Understanding how any co-occurring change in a characteristic way. Depres- sion is also associated with changes in person must have experienced a major 1-800-273-8255. conditions fit into the diagnostic picture depressive episode that has lasted lon- October 15, 2015 • APG News 5 Five Corvias installations achieve Top Ten ranking in Army Housing Survey

Corvias Corvias Military Living, the military housing division of Corvias Group, has announced that five of its communities – Fort Rucker, Alabama; Fort Riley, Kansas; Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Fort Bragg, North Carolina; and Aber- deen Proving Ground – placed in the top ten for resident satisfaction in the 2015 Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) Residential Communi- ties Initiative (RCI) Resident Survey. Fort Rucker received the highest score of any installation overall. “We’re extremely honored to have partnership and guide future improve- Platinum Award for a score of 96.2 al private partnerships. In the past 12 received such praise from our residents ments to the housing facilities and resi- percent and a response rate of 20 per- years, the company has raised the cap- and our installation teams deserve dential services. cent as the top neighborhood in the ital needed for the construction and credit for their hard work,” said Chuck Fort Rucker received the Crystal survey. Ten additional neighborhoods redevelopment of more than 12,000 Parker, division president of Corvias Installation Award for an overall score received the A List Award with a score acres in communities serving more Military Living. “We’re very eager of at least 85 and a response rate of at of at least 85 percent and a response than 24,000 families. Corvias is also to review the survey’s findings to see least 20 percent. Rucker was one of rate of at least 20 percent: Patriot Vil- currently responsible for implementing how we can improve the service we two installations to receive this dis- lage at Aberdeen Proving Ground; more than $11 billion in maintenance provide to service members and their tinction. Fort Riley placed fourth while Linden Oaks-Clubhouse and Norman- and infrastructure repairs, and will families, which remains our priority.” Fort Sill placed sixth. Aberdeen Prov- dy-Bastogne Gables at Fort Bragg; reinvest $4.4 billion into its current The 2015 HQDA RCI Resident ing Ground finished ninth while Fort Cypress Terrace and Palmetto Terrace public sector partnerships for contin- Survey was distributed to 43 Army Bragg rounded out the top ten. Fort at Fort Polk; Ellis Heights and Histor- uous maintenance, upgrades and rede- installations and filled out by 19,431 Polk was listed ninth in the service ic Main Post at Fort Riley; and Allen velopment during a 50-year span. residents. The feedback provides the category. Heights, Bowden Terrace and Munson For more information, visit the Cor- Army and Corvias with vital informa- At the neighborhood level, Reece Heights at Fort Rucker. vias Military Living website at http:// tion to evaluate the current state of the Crossings placed third while Randolph Corvias actively manages 13 U.S. corviasmilitaryliving.com/. Pointe was presented with the A List government partnerships and addition-

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Meadowcroft, Catherine bell at 410-306-0266 or sue.a.campbell8. [email protected] Clelland, Louis A. Kent, Nathaniel Mielke, Sylvia A. 6 APG News • October 15, 2015 MARK YOUR CALENDAR TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY a.m. to 12:30 p.m. events&town halls NOVEMBER 3 & 4 The event is open to all installation personnel and will feature guest speaker Fran family&children ARL OPEN CAMPUS OPEN Goucher, Red Cross Chesapeake Region vol- THURSDAY OCTOBER 15 unteer leader. WEEKENDS OCTOBER 16-31 HOUSE For more information, contact Gale Sauer THURSDAY SOCIAL AT TOP OF The U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) at [email protected] or 443-861-9260, will host an Open Campus Open House to or contact Tiffany Grimes at tiffany.l.grimes. VALLEY OF THE HAUNTED THE BAY provide members of the science and technol- [email protected] or 443-861-7901. The Boys & Girls Club of Harford County In a bid to bring Team APG together ogy community an opportunity to: will host a bone-chilling Valley of the Haunt- and build camaraderie, Thursday Socials have - Learn about the ARL Open Campus busi- THROUGH OCTOBER ed Halloween attraction in the woods of returned to Top of the Bay, with the next social ness model northern Harford County each weekend, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15 at 4:30 p.m. - Hear details of ARL strategic research starting Oct. 16, through Halloween. Team APG personnel are encouraged to areas LIMITED OPTOMETRY SERVICES With the assistance of the Harford Coun- stop by after work to share a few laughs with - Interface with ARL scientists and engi- During October, Optometry services at ty Office of Economic Development, Valley coworkers or battle buddies, network with neers to discover new opportunities for side- Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic will be restricted of the Haunted will crawl with flesh-hungry new acquaintances, or reconnect with old by-side collaboration due to limited staff. zombies, maniacal clowns, and more, all led friends. - Visit ARL specialized laboratory facilities Full services will remain available to active by the twisted mind of one little boy who Hosted by the APG Garrison and FMWR, - Participate in technical presentations and duty Soldiers, however full eye exams will lived on the property over 200 years ago. free light hors d’oeuvres will be served and a poster sessions likely not be available to family members and Valley of the Haunted is open to adults cash bar will be available. - Meet one-on-one with some of the Army’s retirees. and children 10-years-old and above. Chil- For more information, contact Teri Hall at leading researchers Active duty appointments will be opened dren under 12 must be accompanied by [email protected] or 410-278-3062. Registration is ongoing and closes Oct. up to family members and retirees only if they an adult. Little Haunts activities are also 19. No on-site registration will be offered. are not filled within a reasonable time period. planned for younger children, including trick For more information, visit www.arlopencam- Patients are reminded during this time of or treating, pumpkin painting, costume con- FRIDAY OCTOBER 16 pus2015.com limited availability that full eye exams are a tests and more. ARL has been a national leader in fun- covered benefit under TRICARE, and can be Valley of the Haunted is a one-mile haunt- obtained at any network provider without the ed walking trail at Camp Hidden Valley in CORVIAS PUMPKIN PATCH/ damental research for over 20 years. ARL research spans the spectrum from high strain need for referral once every calendar year. White Hall, Maryland. It is open, Oct. 16-18, DECORATING CONTEST rate mechanics and novel materials manufac- Referral Services or Tricare can provide infor- 23-25, 30 and 31, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Lit- The Annual Resident Pumpkin Patch fea- turing, to cyber defense and advanced elec- mation as to which providers in the commu- tle Haunt Sundays are planned for Oct. 18 turing Halloween costumes and prizes will be tronics, to atmospheric sciences and transla- nity are network providers and can provide and 25, 2 to 6 p.m. held 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bayside Community tional neuroscience. ARL’s Open Campus busi- this service. Center. Come dressed in your creative Hal- ness model is building an international science Full services are anticipated to resume in For more information, visit http://www. loween costumes. Prizes will be awarded by and technology ecosystem among govern- mid-October. valleyofthehaunted.com/ or contact Teri age groups. A category for most creative fam- ment, academia, small business, industry, and O’Neal at 410-836-7180 or teri@abrightide- ily costume is included. The costume parade entrepreneurs. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5 aonline.com. takes place 5:30 p.m. For more information about ARL Open This event is free and open to all on-post Campus collaboration opportunities and the HEALTH FAIR housing residents. Open Campus Open House, visit www.arl. miscellaneous For more information, contact the Com- army.mil/opencampus. The Army Test and Evaluation Command munity Office, 2727 Chesapeake Boulevard, at will host the installation 2015 Health Fair 9 410-305-1076. a.m. to noon at Bldg. 2202, ATEC headquar- TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17 ters. The event includes more than 30 county ONGOING and state health care vendors and giveaways. RESIDENT HALLOWEEN HOT TOPIC TRAINING FORUM Free flu vaccination will be available 10 a.m. to NEW HOURS FOR WEEKDAY DECORATING CONTEST DAU will host the Hot Topic Training Forum, noon. Scheduled events include a Walk/Run MASS Corvias Military Living invites all residents “Additive Manufacturing: What it is and how rally starting 6:15 a.m. and the following infor- The hours of weekday Mass have to participate in a Halloween Decorating Con- it impacts aerospace, medical and defense mation/exercise sessions: changed to the following: test. Judging will take place 5 to 6 p.m., industries,” 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the APG Transcendental meditation, 11 to 11:30 At the APG North (Aberdeen) chapel, Oct.21 and 22. Winners will receive a gift card DAU facility, 6175 Guardian Gateway on Aber- a.m. Mass is celebrated 11:45 Monday, Tuesday based on the creativity and overall impression deen Proving Ground. Improving Your Self Talk: Enhancing and Friday in the main sanctuary; Thursday of their yard. The forum will seek to define additive man- self-image & confidence, 11:30 a.m. to noon in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. For more information, contact the Com- ufacturing and types of additive manufactur- Women’s personal health specialist, On first Fridays at the APG North (Aber- munity Office, 2727 Chesapeake Boulevard, at ing processes. It will explore the state of addi- 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. deen) chapel, Mass begins 11 a.m. with Holy 410-305-1076. tive manufacturing technology and discuss Holy Yoga, noon to 1 p.m. Hour with exposition of the blessed sacra- what it has to offer us in the future. Attendees Xtend Barre, noon to 1 p.m. ment, meditation and confessions prior to SATURDAY OCTOBER 31 can expect to discover the strengths and limi- For more information, contact Gale the 11:45 a.m. Mass. tations of additive manufacturing and current Sauer, ATEC health and wellness coordinator, At the APG South (Edgewood) chapel, happenings in the field today. HALLELUJAH HARVEST at 443-861-9260 or [email protected] Wednesday Mass will be celebrated at noon The presenter will be Mark Vitale, special- followed by confession. The post chapel will host the annual Hal- ist leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP. Vitale has ONGOING For more information, contact the Reli- lelujah Harvest – a family fun night and Hal- over 25 years of consulting and industry expe- gious Support Administrative Office at 410- loween alternative filled with games, food and rience assisting commercial sector and federal 278-4333. prizes - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the APG North government clients across a wide range of ini- KUSAHC CLOSED 1ST (Aberdeen) post chapel. For more information, tiatives including: operations strategy, addi- WEDNESDAY OF EVERY contact Joyce Wood at 410-278-4333. tive manufacturing, maintenance operations, MONTH THROUGH NOV. 1 demand/supply planning, inventory manage- Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic believes the ment, distribution/logistics, sourcing/procure- key to being the premier health and readi- ARMY ACCEPTING LAW ment, and performance based logistics. ness platform is a professionally-developed SCHOOL APPLICATIONS Attendees can bring lunch to consume dur- workforce, and reinvesting in employees is an meetings&conferences ing the presentation. The Office of The Judge Advocate Gen- investment to their service to APG. eral is accepting applications for the Fund- This training forum provides 1.5 Continu- As such, KUSAHC will close the first ed Legal Education Program (FLEP). Under ous Learning Points. To register, contact Ben Wednesday of every month for training pur- FLEP, the Army anticipates sending up to TUESDAY OCTOBER 20 Metcalfe at [email protected] or poses until further notice, starting Wednes- 25 active duty commissioned officers to 410-272-9471 before Tuesday, Nov. 17. day, Oct. 7. CREDIT SCORE INFO SESSION law school at government expense. Select- For more information, visit http://kusahc. ed officers will attend law school starting in The C4ISR Wellness Committee will host narmc.amedd.army.mil/SitePages/Home. the Fall 2016 semester and remain on active a Credit Score Informational Session at Bldg. aspx or www.facebook.com/KUSAHC. duty while in school. 6002, third floor, room 114, 11:30 a.m. to health&resiliency FLEP is open to commissioned officers in 12:30 p.m. ONGOING the ranks of second lieutenant through cap- Credit cards are a great tool--as long as tain. Applicants should review Army MIL- they’re used wisely. In today’s tough economy, PER Message 15-013 and Chapter 14, AR that’s more important than ever. Evidence is THURSDAY OCTOBER 15 WEAR BLUE: RUN TO 27-1 (The Judge Advocate General’s Funded mounting that credit card holders aren’t using REMEMBER HARFORD Legal Education Program) to determine their plastic to their advantage, and there are plenty BREAST CANCER AWARENESS COUNTY/APG eligibility. Applicants must have at least two, of people living on the financial edge. INFO SESSION A Harford County/APG-based Wear Blue: but not more than six, years of total active The session is open to all installation federal service at the time legal training The C4ISR Wellness Committee will host Run to Remember community has been employees, however registration is required begins. Eligibility is governed by statute (10 a Breast Cancer Awareness Informational established, with ongoing meets the sec- for all attendees. Registration is due by Oct. U.S.C. 2OO4) and is non-waiveable. Session at the Myer Auditorium, Bldg. 6000, ond Saturday of every month 8:30 a.m. at the 13 and must include a C4ISR visitors form. All Eligible officers should immediately reg- 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Maryland and Pennsylvania Heritage Trail in visitors must meet in the lobby of Bldg. 6002 Fallston. ister for the earliest offering of the Law Dr. Atsuko Okabe, Medstar Franklin at 11:15 a.m. to be escorted to the training School Admission Test and send requests Square Breast Center at Bel Air, will provide Wear Blue: Run to Remember communi- room. through command channels, to include the the latest updates in breast health to include ties run, jog and walk in honor of the nation’s At the seminar, you’ll find out how to use officer’s branch manager at the Army Human screening, treatment, and breast cancer pre- fallen, fighting and families. credit cards to your advantage. You’ll learn the Resources Command. vention. Those interested in participating in the benefits--and costs--of credit cards, how to Send the original application to the The session is open to all APG employ- run should meet at the Annie’s Playground build a good credit history, the warning signs Office of The Judge Advocate General, ees. For more information, contact Tiffany – Pavilion at 864 Smith Lane, Fallston, Mary- of having too much debt, how to avoid credit ATTN: DAJA-PT (Attn: Yvonne Caron-Room Grimes at 443-861-7901 or tiffany.l.grimes. land. Pets are allowed, but park rules do not card fraud, and how to get and read your cred- allow retractable leashes. 2B517), 2200 Army Pentagon, Washington, [email protected]. it report and understand your credit score. All ability levels are welcome. Participants DC 20310, to be received by Nov. 1, 2015. For more information, contact Tiffany are strongly encouraged to wear blue. Applications should be submitted well in Grimes at 443-861-7901 or tiffany.l.grimes. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21 Upcoming dates include: advance of the deadline. [email protected]. Nov. 14 For more information, contact the APG BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Dec. 12 Office of the Staff Judge Advocate Bldg. THURSDAY OCTOBER 29 WALK & COMBINED FEDERAL For more information, contact Robin Bruns 6001, 3rd floor or call 443-861-5133. CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF at 910-987-6764 or [email protected]. WOA MEETING The APG Army Performance Triad initiative The U.S. Army Warrant Officer Associa- will host the third annual Breast Cancer Aware- THROUGH 2015 tion Aberdeen-Edgewood Silver Chapter will ness Walk at noon at Fanshaw Field on APG hold its quarterly meeting noon to 1 p.m. at North (Aberdeen). The event will be held in 2015 CPR, AED the APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center, conjunction with the Combined Federal Cam- If you see it, Bldg. 3326. paign Kickoff, and the route will be 3 kilome- CLASS SCHEDULE For information, contact retired CW4 Jesse ters, or 1.86 miles, in distance. Participants are The APG Directorate of Emergency Ser- report it! Fields at 410-278-9673/908-956-3368; email encouraged to wear pink. vices has announced the CPR/AED class [email protected] or visit the Silver For more information, contact Capt. Joan- schedule for 2015. Classes are open to the Chapter website at http://www.apgwoa.org. na Moore, Performance Triad Action Officer, entire APG community. Aggressive driving has at (410) 278-1773 or joanna.t.moore.mil@mail. Oct. 21 – APG South Conference Center, no place at APG! mil. RESTORATION ADVISORY Bldg. E4810 – 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 410-306-0550 BOARD MEETING Nov. 18 – APG North Chapel, Bldg. 2485 TUESDAY OCTOBER 27 – 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The next APG Restoration Advisory Board Dec 16 – APG South Conference Center, Meeting will be held at the Ramada Confer- Bldg. E4810 – 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. ence Center in Edgewood, Maryland from 7 to DISASTER PLANNING For more information, contact Mike Slay- 9 p.m. Discussion topics will include remedial TRAINING man at 410-306-0566. action and an operations update. In 2014, the Red Cross Chesapeake Region The RAB is also seeking volunteers to serve responded to more than 500 fire/storm inci- on the board. Members must be willing to dents and assisted nearly 2,800 individuals. serve a two-year term and attend six meetings Disasters can affect you and your family at throughout the year. any time of day or night. The APG Communi- MORE More events For more information, or to apply for RAB ty Health Promotion Council will host a Disas- can be seen membership, call 410-436-7313 or 800-APG ter Planning Training at the Myer Auditorium, at www. (274)-9998. Bldg. 6000, on the C4ISR campus from 11:30 ONLINE TeamAPG.com October 15, 2015 • APG News 7

A Soldier looks at the Army’s new website, “Not In My Squad Assessment Resource,” a tool designed to help improve squad leaders’ professional development and make good squads even greater. ‘Not in My Squad Assessment Resource’ now online for self- improvement

Story and photo by DAVID VERGUN that Soldier’s name or other identifier, ARNEWS just the numerical results by category. The Army has launched a new web- Another feature is that once the site, “Not In My Squad Assessment assessment is completed, the Soldier Resource,” or NIMS, a tool designed to will see how well he or she scored com- help improve squad leaders’ profession- pared to everyone else who participat- al development and make good squads ed, Lempicki said. Over time, as more even greater, said Sgt. Maj. David L. data is received, even better compari- Stewart. sons should be offered. Stewart, is the sergeant major of the An important note on terminology: U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Com- Stewart said he uses the term “squad” mand’s Center for the Army Profession and “squad leader,” but in some of the and Ethic, known as CAPE, located non-combat arms branches, the term at the U.S. Military Academy, West team, “crew” or “section leader” can be Point, New York. He said that as the substituted. Army lead for the “Not In My Squad” While the assessment is designed initiative, CAPE designed this online with the squad-level in mind, higher resource as a way to help the sergeant formations like platoons or even com- major of the Army, or SMA, in that panies could use it as well, Stewart said. initiative. Senior noncommissioned officers, offi- The online assessment focuses on cers and Army civilians might also be four areas: interested in using it. • Shared identity of trusted Army Taking the test is voluntary and professionals shouldn’t take longer than 10 or 15 min- • Standards and discipline utes, Stewart said. • Professional climate “Ideally, members of the squad will • Esprit de corps take it at the same time, share their results, and then have a group discus- How it works sion on ways they can improve,” he In June, the SMA invited 32 of the added. “The squad leader may or may best squad leaders from around the not have the same perception about the Army to the Pentagon to discuss how squad that the junior Soldiers have. It junior noncommissioned officers can could be an interesting and sometimes further build and sustain a climate of eye-opening experience for them to dignity, respect, trust and inclusion, share.” Stewart said. To aid the squad in improving, the CAPE listened in on that discussion assessment links the Soldier with train- and used the squad leaders’ feedback ing and education materials, as more to design the assessment, which con- helpful and relevant resources become sists of 24 statements related to NIMS available, those will be added to the site focus areas. For example, one statement over time Stewart said. reads: “In my squad, we feel a conflict He suggests taking the assessment between loyalty to each other and doing more than once to see if there’s any what is right.” Those who participate in improvement. There is no limit to how the assessment will be asked to rate how many times the assessment can be tak- strongly they agree or disagree with that en, and it’s easy to take, since a com- statement. mon access card is not needed to log Once the evaluation is taken, results onto the site. are immediately calculated and are Stewart said when he was a squad available to the Soldier, said Timothy leader years ago, the assessment would B. Lempicki, a CAPE knowledge man- have been a welcome tool for leader agement consultant. and Soldier development. Soldiers with If the Soldier wishes, he or she can a lot of drive and initiative won’t be share a link of those results with other disappointed with its effectiveness, he squad members. The link will not give promised.

Exchange shoppers can score big in NCAA Sweeps Contest through Oct. 29

AAFES The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving military shoppers the chance to score $500 in the NCAA Sweeps contest. Exchange shoppers worldwide can enter at www.shopmyexchange.com/sweepstakes for their chance at one of 10 $500 Exchange gift cards. “With [college] football season in full swing, every fan could use an extra $500,’” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Apple- gate, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. “Whether they’re looking for a new TV to watch the games or supplies for the ultimate tailgate party, 10 lucky fans will score big at the end of this sweepstakes.” No purchase is necessary, and authorized shoppers 18 and older can enter the sweepstakes at www.shopmyexchange.com/ sweepstakes through Oct. 29. The drawing will take place on or about Nov. 5. 8 APG News • October 15, 2015 Pentagon dims lights for Energy Action Month

By LISA FERDINANDO where daylight is plentiful, Conger said. News, Defense Media Activity Energy Action Month 2015 The lights have been dimmed at the Energy.gov Pentagon for October as part of federal Lead the nation to a secure, clean, and efforts to conserve resources for Ener- prosperous energy future gy Action Month. John Conger, acting As proclaimed by President Barack assistant secretary of defense for energy, Obama, October marks Energy Action installations and environment, said light- Month. With the March announcement ing levels in common areas throughout of Executive Order 13693: “Planning the building have been scaled back this for Federal Sustainability in the Next month to the amount used on weekends. Decade,” the federal government faces The change will reduce the building’s even more challenging goals to reduce utility bill and will help to motivate peo- energy consumption. Agencies are com- ple to think about the energy they use mitted to stepping up and adopting more and ways to be more efficient, he said. sustainable operations to cut greenhouse The Pentagon, which is the Depart- gas emissions and reduce taxpayer ener- ment of Defense headquarters, has gy costs. 25,000 occupants and runs 24/7. Its Through their participation in various monthly utility bill is about $1.5 million, high-profile programs and initiatives, Conger said. including the Presidential Performance Taking action for efﬁ ciency Contracting Challenge, the Capital The move is in conjunction with Pres- Solar Challenge, and the Better Build- ident Barack Obama’s Executive Order ings Data Center Challenge, as well as 13693: “Planning for Federal Sustain- through day-to-day operations and proj- ability in the Next Decade,” in which ects, federal agencies, while working federal agencies are adopting more sus- hard year-round to meet stringent energy tainable operations to reduce taxpayer management goals, continue to lead the energy costs. nation to a secure, clean, and prosperous “We care about energy at our instal- energy future. lations and in the field, because we need During Energy Action Month and energy in order to do our jobs in order throughout the year, the Federal Energy to protect the country,” Conger said. Management Program recommends the “However, one of the dynamics that use of these resources to raise awareness feeds into that is we also need money to of energy- and water-saving possibilities do all those things.” and support your agency’s mission: In these times of tight fiscal con- • Creating an Energy Awareness straints and slashing budgets, Conger Campaign: A Handbook for said, it is especially important to be cog- 90,000 kilowatt-hours of energy. vices, which runs the Pentagon, Conger Federal Energy Managers nizant of spending, while preserving the “Because we have such a big utility said. • Facility Energy Checklist national security mission. bill, we’re continuing to look for ways to The exercise is a test of what else the • Home Energy Checklist “We’re past cutting fat and now we’re increase the efficiency of our operations, Pentagon can do to be more efficient, • Office Energy Checklist cutting muscle, and we see that through- not just in the Pentagon, but across the he explained. Washington Headquar- For more information, visit the out the department as the budget cuts enterprise,” Conger said. ters Services already is planning some Department of Energy Office of Energy come down,” he said. “If we can save He added that in his office the staff is changes, including using lower wattage Efficiency & Renewable Energy web- some money without having an impact looking at no-cost or low-cost changes of lighting in a r e a s site at http://energy.gov/eere/femp/ on mission, we should do it.” to save money, such as further reducing energy-action-month. Using a natural resource to the lighting and adjusting heating and cooling temperatures. cut bills “This isn’t going to solve the DOD Many of the areas where the lights budget problems by any stretch of the have been dimmed have natural light imagination,” he said, “but if every- that comes in, Conger said. Lighting body saves energy in little ways across also has been scaled back in a com- the enterprise, it will make a difference.” mon area of a nearby complex, the Mark Center. By taking advantage of a natural Future steps for efﬁ ciency resource and reducing the lighting, he The dimming was done in coordina- said, the building will save an estimated tion with Washington Headquarters Ser-

BY THE NUMB#RS

In 2004, President Obama designated October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month, a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources to stay safe and secure online and increase the resiliency of the nation in the event of a cyber-incident.

$781 million + Total monetary losses from cybercrimes reported to the FBI in 2013, with an average of nearly $3,000 per complaint. 17 million + Number of U.S. residents who experienced identity theft in 2014, up one million from 2012. 170 Estimated number of cyber-attacks that occur every hour in the U.S. 80 Estimated percentage of cybercrimes that go unreport- ed. To file an Internet crime complaint, visit the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Cen- ter at http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx. 47 Percentage of American adults who had their personal information exposed by hackers in 2014, primarily through data breaches at large companies. Like us on facebook 17 www.facebook.com/APGMd Percentage of global online users that have experienced digital theft. On average, a person is more likely to have their email account hacked than their home broken into. Follow us on twitter

By STACY SMITH APG News https://twitter.com/USAGAPG Source(s): www.bjs.gov, www.cbs.com, www.ic3.gov, October 15, 2015 • APG News 9 ALL THINGS MARYLAND Milburn Orchards Local farm features family-friendly activities

The corn maze is one of the most popular attractions in the Milburn Orchards Big Backyard area which also features hay rides, a farmyard playground and other family-friendly activities.

Story and photos by RACHEL PONDER including a petting zoo, a hayride, a rope Adventures,” includes a free tractor ride she said. “They get first-hand experience APG News maze, an inflatable obstacle course, a to the picking area. picking fruit. There are not a lot of farms Go apple picking, eat a fresh apple playground and a non-scary Halloween- “Guests are supplied with everything left around, so people do not have these cider donut and get lost in the corn maze themed building called a “boo barn.” they need. The produce is weighed, so opportunities as much as they used to.” at Milburn Orchards in Elkton. Found- “This is our busy season,” said Melin- you pay for what you pick,” Palmeri According to Palmeri, apples and ed in 1902, Milburn Orchards is a local da Milburn Palmeri, co-owner and said. raspberries are their most popular pro- family-owned and operated business in marketing representative of Milburn She said that picking produce is an duce. Visitors can also pick cherries, Cecil County. Orchards. “We are known for our fall educational experience that appeals to blueberries, blackberries and grapes, In celebration of the fall harvest, Mil- activities.” all ages, and school groups tour the when they are in season. burn Orchards is currently hosting fall Visitors from Maryland, Delaware, orchards throughout the year to learn Rebecca Deboda, from Middletown, festival weekends through Nov. 1. The Pennsylvania and New Jersey also about farming. Delaware, called yearly excursions to activity area, called the “BarnYard” fea- flock to Milburn Orchards to pick their “The focus is to educate young fami- Milburn Orchards a “family tradition.” tures several family-friendly attractions own fruit. This activity, called “U-Pick lies about where their food comes from,” “Our favorite activity is the hayride,” she said. “We have been coming here since my daughter was a baby.” Alicia Ricci, who recently moved to Newark, Delaware from California, brought her sons for a family outing. “The orchards are beautiful,” she said. “This is our first time visiting; we will definitely come back.” In addition to recreational and educational activities Milburn Orchards sells fresh fruits, vegetables and baked goods at its Farm Market. One of its best sell- ers is the apple cider, made fresh from apples grown on the farm. Other popular items include caramel apples, apple but- ter, jams, local cheeses, honey and syr- ups. Visitors can also enjoy a light lunch and homemade ice cream on the deck overlooking the farm. Milburn Orchards is located at 1495 Appleton Road, Elkton, Maryland. It is open from June-December, and on select weekends in the spring for Easter egg hunts. Fall festival weekends are on Sat- urday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Farm Market is open from Monday–Sat- urday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about hours of operations or upcoming events, call 410- 398-1349, visit www.milburnorchards. com/ or search “Milburn Orchards” on (Above) A picturesque pumpkin “barn” is part of the Milburn Orchards pumpkin patch. Facebook.

(Above) Locally grown Golden and Red Delicious apples are sold in the Farm Market.

(Left) Ciro Guerriero, 2, from Avondale, Pennsylvania pets a goat during a fall festival weekend Oct. 11. 10 APG News • October 15, 2015 MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION

Upcoming Activities

LET’S COOK VETERANS DAY will be discussed. The class is in partner- OCT. 24 ship with the ACS Financial Readiness Pro- SCRAMBLE gram and Aberdeen Proving Ground Fed- NOV. 14 NOV. 11 DEC. 12 eral Credit Union. Ruggles Golf Course will host a Veterans Registration is required; to reserve a seat International cooking class will teach chil- Day 4-person scramble golf tournament. call ACS at 410-278-9669/7572. dren different skills to prepare foods from Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a different places around the world. The chil- 10 a.m. shotgun start. There will be special dren will learn about sanitation and kitchen contests for all veterans and prizes for the IDENTITY THEFT APG OKTOBERFEST safety. They will also be taught different low veteran’s teams. Cost is $60 for a regu- DEC. 3 recipes that require little help from their OCT. 23-24 lar patron, $45 for an annual patron. Lunch ACS will host a course discussing what parents. Children will learn to cook up to 3 and awards will follow the tournament. ID theft is, how thieves steal your ID, and Team APG will host the third dishes including a main dish and a dessert. For more information, or to register, call what you can do to deter, detect and annual Oktoberfest open to the Each class, open to children ages 7 and the Ruggles Pro Shop at 410-278-4794. defend against identity theft, 11:30 a.m. entire community Friday & Satur- up, will be held at the Corvias Bayside Com- to 12:30 p.m., at Bldg. 2503. The class will day Oct. 23-24. munity Center, 2658 Chesapeake Ave., 10 also explain the different classifications of The event is family-friendly and a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is a $17 supply fee, ARMY COMMUNITY ID theft and how you can safeguard your will include German food, music, per class. information. For more information, contact Shirelle SERVICE live entertainment, kids activities To reserve a seat call ACS at 410-278- Womack at [email protected] DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 9669/7572. and more! or call 410-278-4589. Activities include: HELPLINE 410-652-6048 Festhalle with live entertain- PRE-SCHOOL AND CREDIT FINESSE ment Help is available around the clock, every DEC. 10 Volksmarch KINDERGARTEN CHILD single day of the year for victims of domes- ACS will host a course identifying ways Car and bike show CARE OPENINGS tic violence. to properly use and build credit, 11:30 a.m. Fireworks Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) to 12:30 p.m. at Bldg. 2503. The course will also explain good credit practices; identify Childrens activities & amuse- at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) offer NEWCOMERS Active Duty military, DOD Civilians, and measures to protect your credit; explain ments ORIENTATION what is in a credit report; pinpoint cred- DOD Contractors a comprehensive pro- Main Street Marketplace gram to assist with full-day child care needs. OCTOBER 21 it report information used in forming your credit score; identify security measures to German food and beverages The Aberdeen CDC has immediate full- All newly assigned Soldiers and civilian protect from identity theft; and identify For more information, visit www. time child care openings at their facility for employees are required to attend the APG apgmwr.com/2015-oktoberfest. children ages 3 and 4 years old in need of ways to maintain a good credit report. Newcomer’s Orientation, with the next ori- The course is held in partnership with ACS full-time care and children attending Kin- entation scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 21 dergarten that need Before & After School Financial Readiness Program and Aberdeen from 1 to 3 p.m. at the APG North (Aber- Proving Ground Federal Credit Union Care. deen) recreation center, Bldg. 3326. Spon- Through Teaching Strategies Creative To reserve a seat call ACS at 410-278- CHILD & YOUTH sors are encouraged to bring their family 7572/9669. Curriculum and TS Gold, our installation members. More than 35 APG community helps children work with their strengths, SERVICES activities and organization representatives interests, and each other, to feel good will welcome new community members CIZE LIVE about themselves, and to grow as individu- with handouts, literature, and answer ques- TUESDAYS, OCT. 13 - NOV. 24 als. Activities are offered in the areas of oral language, social/emotional, physical, cogni- tions regarding their programs and ser- CIZE™ LIVE is professional dance for tive, literacy, mathematics, science & tech- vices. everyday people! Learn the hottest pro- nology, social studies, arts and English lan- For more information and to provide fessionally-choreographed dance routines, guage acquisition. Sign up your child today! numbers for attendance, contact Jennifer step by step. From your first class, you’ll be Participants must be registered with Par- Eichner at 410-278-2500. bustin’ out moves you can take anywhere! ent Central Office. Fees are based on total It’s so much fun, so exciting, you’ll forget family income. APPLYING FOR FEDERAL you’re actually working out! For additional information contact Par- Class will be held at the APG North ent Central Office at (410) 278-7479 or (410) EMPLOYMENT (Aberdeen) youth center, Bldg. 2522, from 278-7571. NOV. 9 6 to 7 p.m. each Tuesday, Oct. 13 through ACS will host an “Applying for Feder- Nov. 24. Open to children ages 7 and up, al Employment” workshop, exploring the the cost is $49 for the seven-week session, SPORTS & RECREATION 10 steps to federal employment. Seating or at an $8 drop-in rate for CYSS members. HOYLE GYM HOT WATER is limited to 30 individuals. Participants are To register, call 410-278-7571/7479. OUTAGE OCT. 20-21 encouraged to bring their lunch. Due to an APG South (Edgewood) steam Registration is required. Visit www.mwe- jobs.maryland.gov; create a user account; MINI INDOOR SOCCER outage, there will be no hot water at the go to events calendar on left-hand side; REGISTRATION OPENS OCT. 15 Hoyle Gym Tuesday, Oct. 20 starting at 5 move forward to appropriate date; click p.m., through Wednesday Oct. 21. Registration for the upcoming Mini on “APG How to Apply for Federal Jobs”; Indoor Soccer league will open Oct. 15 at Click register. Bldg. 2503. Registration will run through CUSTOMER Nov. 2, and space is limited to 40 children. Games will be held at the APG South APPRECIATION FALL CREDIT & DEBT (Edgewood) youth center, Bldg. E1902. GOLF OUTING MANAGEMENT Games begin Nov. 3 and will be held each OCT. 31 OCT. 29 Tuesday through Dec. 8 at 5:45 or 6:30 Ruggles Golf Course will host a Cus- ACS will host a class on the advantages Learn more about APG p.m. tomer Appreciation 4-person scramble fall and disadvantages of using credit, 11:30 MWR activities and ser- Mini Indoor Soccer is open to girls and golf outing Oct. 31. Registration will begin a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Bldg. 2503. Topics boys, ages 4-6. Children must be 4-years- at 11:30 a.m., with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. include: how to choose and apply for cred- vices by going online old by Nov. 1. The cost is $20 per child. A There will be on-course games and prizes. it cards and installment loans and how to at sports physical is required to play and ten- Cost is $50 for a regular patron, $40 for an responsibly manage these accounts will be nis shoes or indoor soccer shoes must be annual patron. Cost includes course food discussed. www.apgmwr.com worn, along with shin guards. and four beverage stations. This class will address how to establish and download For more information, contact Bill Keg- For more information, or to register, call a credit record, protect your credit history ley at [email protected] or the Ruggles Pro Shop at 410-278-4794. and correct credit report mistakes. Options the FMWR Directory. call 410-306-2297. available to manage and reduce debt also October 15, 2015 • APG News 11 USS Cole crew draws inspiration from service, sacrifice of others

By DEVON HUBBARD SORLIE Naval History and Heritage Command Onboard the guided missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67), no one stands watch alone. Throughout the ship, there are small memorials to the 17 Sailors who died when terrorists attacked the ship while it was refueling in Yemen, Oct. 12, 2000. Among the fallen was Fireman Joshua Langdon Parlett, 19, from Churchville, Maryland. Langdon is buried at Harford Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen. Seaman Craig Bryan Wibberley, 19, of Williams- port, Maryland also was killed. Wibber- ley is buried in Saint Marks Episcopal Church Cemetery in Lappans, Maryland near Hagerstown. Each memorial on the ship serves as vivid reminders to the more than 200 Sailors who have inherited the legacy of those who died and those who valiantly fought to save their ship. In a passageway along the mess line, there is the “Hall of Heroes” leading to a memorial listing the names of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Sev- enteen stars are embedded in the blue- speckled deck, representing the Sailors who walked that hallway 15 years ago, the ones who died when a terrorist-driv- en small bloat exploded at 11:18 a.m. on the port side of the destroyer, ripping open a 40×60-foot hole in the ship’s hull. Another 39 Sailors were injured. For 96 hours, with temperatures well into the U.S. Navy photos 90s, the crew worked furiously to keep Seventeen Sailors were killed and 39 others were injured Oct. 12, 2000, in Aden, Yemen, when a terrorist bomb ripped the ship afloat and limit the damage, a giant hole in the port side of the destroyer USS Cole. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the bombing. while others triaged the wounded and recovered their fallen shipmates. There is no way you Commemoration To commemorate the 15th anniversa- can see the sacrifice ry, the ship was opened to tours Monday, Oct. 12 and a ceremony was held at the they made and not USS Cole (DDG 67) Memorial at Naval have it drive you to Station Norfolk. Among the memorabilia on the ship, do your best. the three flags may pack the most emotional punch. The first flag was flying Ensign Dustin Baker the day of the bombing, still tarnished USS Cole with smoke. sea after completing its current round of “That flag flew the entire time the maintenance. crew was fighting the fires,” Said Ensign It took only 14 months for Cole’s Dustin Baker. At age 30, Baker is similar return to the fleet following the bomb- in age and rank to Cole victim Lt. J.G. ing, a fitting tribute to the ship’s mot- Andrew Triplett, a fact that doesn’t go to, Determined Warrior, and the skill and unnoticed by the Tennessee native. dedication of the American shipbuild- “There is no way you can see the sac- ing industry. rifice they made and not have it drive A year after the attack on USS Cole, you to do your best,” he said. a memorial was dedicated at Naval Sta- The second flag was draped over the tion Norfolk. The three granite slabs rep- casket of commingled remains discov- resenting the tri-colored U.S. flag are ered onboard the ship when it returned surrounded by 28 black pine trees to sig- to the U.S. On Dec. 9, 2002. The remains nify the 17 Sailors and the 11 children were buried at sea with full military hon- they left behind. Steel from the ship’s ors once the ship returned to the fleet. hull was used to forge the commemo- The third flag flew on the destroy- rative plaque that highlights the crew’s er when USS Cole sailed back into the response to the bombing. Gulf of Aden in July 2006, a symbol of “Drawing upon their Navy training strength and perseverance. and discipline, the crew heroically con- Inspiration ducted more than 96 hours of sustained While the Sailors who serve on Cole damage control in conditions of extreme today understand the importance of the heat and stress. Deprived of sleep, food date of Oct. 12, and the need to remem- and shelter, they vigilantly battled to pre- ber the service and sacrifice of that day, serve a secure perimeter and restore sta- they will also tell you that they are acute- bility to engineering systems that were ly aware – every day – of the importance vital to the ship’s survival,” the plaque of their missions, the need to keep train- states. ing, and to be constantly vigilant in their Although the ship honors those who duties. The artifacts throughout the ship died while serving on the ship, it is no continue to inspire and motivate them. floating memorial or museum. Hav- “We see these tributes every day – ing deployed more than a half-dozen the three flags, the 17 stars, the Hall of times since the Oct. 12, 2000 bombing, Heroes – daily reminders of why we are USS Cole (DDG 67) remains a fighting here and protecting the United States and warship in the U.S. Navy, thanks to the each other,” Baker said. incredible efforts of those who fought to Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Lor- contain the damage from the bombing, as well as those who serve aboard the raine Farfanlopez, 25, has served on the There are 17 gold stars in the deck along the crew’s mess line onboard USS ship today with the same honor, courage ship for a year. Cole commemorating the Sailors who lost their lives in the Oct. 12, 2000 attack. “To be onboard this ship is an hon- and commitment. or, not every corpsman gets to serve on a USMC Sgt. Darrell S. Cole ship,” she said. She added that every day, This is a fitting tribute to the perse- when she sees the memorials, it is a con- verance and bravery of the ship’s name- 17 SAILORS FOREVER REMEMBERED stant reminder of the dangers faced by sake, Medal of Honor recipient Marine Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Seaman Lakiba Nicole Palmer, 22 America’s Sailors operating forward in a Sgt. Darrell S. Cole. He was rated as a dangerous world. Kenneth Eugene Clodfelter, 21 San Diego, California field musician at the beginning of World Mechanicsville, Virginia Fireman Joshua Langdon Parlett, 19 Sailors on destroyers often talk about War II, but was determined to serve how closely they all work together, and Chief Electronics Technician Churchville, Maryland in combat as a machine-gunner, not a Richard Costelow, 35 Fireman Patrick Howard Roy, 19 that’s no different for Farfanlopez. bugler. Each time he requested a rate Morrisville, Pennsylvania Cornwall on Hudson, New York “I can only imagine what those corps- change, he was denied. But that didn’t Mess Management Specialist Seaman Electronic Warfare Technician 1st Class men went through [on the day of the stop the 24-year-old Missouri native, bombing] because we all know each who filled in so often for machine-gun- Lakeina Monique Francis, 19 Kevin Shawn Rux, 30 other and there isn’t a day when we ners he earned the nickname “Fighting Woodleaf, North Carolina Portland, North Dakota don’t see someone. We help keep the Field Musician.” On his fourth request, Information Systems Technician Mess Management Specialist 3rd Class crew going physically and emotionally Cole was finally granted permission to Seaman Timothy Lee Gauna, 21 Ronchester Manangan Santiago, 22 as well,” she said. change his rating. Rice, Texas Kingsville, Texas What happened on the destroyer is an Cole was at Iwo Jima in February Signalman Seaman Cherone Louis Operations Specialist 2nd Class Timothy example of why the crew trains so hard 1945 during the Marine-led assault to Gunn, 22 Lamont Saunders, 32 at damage control, she added, because it take back the island. When his unit was Rex, Georgia Ringgold, Virginia is because of expert damage control that pinned down by two Japanese encamp- Seaman James Rodrick McDaniels, 19 Fireman Gary Graham Swenchonis Jr., USS Cole is still with the fleet. ments, he attacked them both, individu- Norfolk, Virginia 26 Returning to the ﬁ ght ally taking them out before being killed Engineman 2nd Class Marc Ian Rockport, Texas The bombing only strengthened the by an enemy grenade as he returned to Nieto, 24 Ensign Andrew Triplett, 31 resolve of the Sailors who served on his unit. Besides the Medal of Honor, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Macon, Mississippi USS Cole and across the Navy, a fit- Cole received two Purple Heart and a Electronics Warfare Technician 2nd Class Seaman Craig Bryan Wibberley, 19 ting tribute to the Arleigh Burke-class Bronze Star medals. Ronald Scott Owens, 24 Williamsport, Maryland destroyer, which will soon be back at For more information, visit http:// Vero Beach, Florida navylive.dodlive.mil/. 12 APG News • October 15, 2015 Golden Dragons run to honor historic Battle of Mogadishu By STAFF SGT. MARK A. MOORE II 2nd Brigade Combat Team When Detroit native Cory Smith joined the Army in the early 1990s, he knew his life would be different, but he could not have predicted the magnitude of how much it would change. Smith attended infantry basic combat training at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he began nurturing relationships that would develop into lifelong friend- ships. The bonds between him and fellow Soldiers were strengthened through teamwork and shared hardships as they overcame the complexities of learning advanced infantry tactics. Upon graduation, Smith and many of his classmates were assigned to Com- pany B, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (LI), at Fort Drum, New York. He described their initial experience in the Army as an oddity compared to how initial training is conducted today. “You went to basic and advanced individual training together, we trained [at our unit] together, and then we deployed together,” he explained. “It’s not like the units now where you have only one or two guys [who have stayed] together.” Smith said they saw each other as Family, as brothers, and as someone they could lean on when times became difficult. He said they would spend many weeks with each other’s Families. Photo by Staff SGT. Mark A. Moore II “We were really tight,” Smith said. Soldiers, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment “Golden Dragons,” alongside five Mogadishu veterans and “We all knew each other’s Families. family members, commemorated the anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu with a two-mile run and wreath-laying cer- There were times when my buddies emony at their battalion headquarters, Oct. 2. couldn’t go home for the holidays, and as they attempted an air insertion into This dash to safety became known as those who carry the mental and physical I’d take them back with me to Michigan the city by UH-60 Black Hawk helicop- the Mogadishu Mile. burdens of combat. so they didn’t have to be alone.” ters that subsequently resulted in the loss The heroic actions of Smith and his Slowly they reclaimed their friend- Everything the Soldiers had worked of two aircraft. This was the beginning brothers-in-arms during those tragic ships as each year Soldiers, veterans, and toward, everything they had become, of a two-day bat- events were portrayed family members from across the country was tested during their first and for tle that left 18 in books and blockbust- began to come together to support each many, their last deployment. U.S. Soldiers er movies that helped other during their time of remembrance. Mission in Mogadishu killed in action I think just cement their legacy “It’s nice to know that people are Their deployment to Mogadishu, and another 73 remembering in the pages of U.S. still thinking about you,” Smith said. “It Somalia, supported Operation Restore wounded in history. helps the other guys to know that they action. Hope, a U.S.-led, United Nations-sanc- what we went Decades after are not by themselves.” The Battle Smith said that until the 20th anni- tioned multinational force mission deployment of Mogadishu through and trying versary of the Battle of Mogadishu, he designed to establish a safe environment Twenty-two years occurred Oct. and the other veterans spent that day for conducting humanitarian operations. later, the events of 3-4, 1993. The not to lose that alone. He explained that many others Unified under the name Task Force those days play vividly Soldiers of 2-14 are prevented from attending because of Mountain, the unit was composed of togetherness we in the minds of veterans Infantry were the distance they would need to travel. Soldiers assigned to the 1st and 2nd Bri- like Smith, who fought part of the task Smith added that they reserve their trips gades, 10th Mountain Division (LI), who had back then to bring home the men force that went for key years, and he anticipates a large assumed the responsibility of securing to their left and right. supply routes used to deliver food and into the heart of is extremely turnout for the 25th anniversary. Mogadishu to During the years water to the local population. Paying tribute to family rescue the pilots important. after their deployment, Mid-deployment, Operation Gothic the Soldiers of his fam- Keeping the memory of those Sol- Serpent was given the green light, dur- of the two Black Hawk helicop- Cory Smith ily began to part ways. diers’ actions alive and paying tribute to ing which elements of the 75th Rang- Smith and many mem- their sacrifices, the Soldiers of 2nd Bat- ters that were Battle of Mogadishu survivor er Regiment, Special Forces Operational bers of his team left talion, 14th Infantry Regiment “Gold- Detachment Delta, 160th Special Oper- shot down by Somali militia. military service to pur- en Dragons” (deployed and in garrison), ations Aviation Regiment, and members sue civilian careers. alongside five Mogadishu veterans and of SEAL Team 4 conducted a mission At the end of the battle, while evacu- ating the city, the Soldiers realized there Separated by distance, they began their family members commemorated to capture high-ranking Somalian mili- to lose touch with each other. But, the 22nd Anniversary of the Battle of tant leaders responsible for regional civ- was not enough room in the vehicles for everyone. Several Soldiers had to run on each year, near the battle anniversa- Mogadishu with a two-mile run and il unrest. ry date, their thoughts slightly shift as wreath-laying ceremony at their battal- They were met with heavy resistance foot to the link-up point approximately one mile away. they remember their fallen comrades and ion headquarters, Oct. 2. The event began as nearly 60 current and former Golden Dragons ran two miles in silence, stopping periodically to read vignettes that described the events that unfolded Oct. 3-4, 1993. “I think just remembering what we went through and trying not to lose that togetherness we had back then is extremely important,” Smith said. “Just the memory of the guys we lost … it was literally like losing a brother.” Since the 20th anniversary, Smith has reconnected with his once-lost family. “We are pretty much in constant contact with each other,” he said. “We still get phone calls or text messages in the middle of the night; people just saying ‘hey, how are you doing’ or ‘I’m going through a rough time.’” Capt. Aaron Carraway, 2-14 Infantry ready force commander, described the event as surreal. “I feel taken back. It’s a totally different experience, compared to watching Hollywood movies [versus] speaking to these individuals,” he said. “Some of the stories, some of the not-so-glorious things they did over there and did day after day.” Carraway said that the most important part of the event was remembering their rich history. “What we wanted the Soldiers to take away today was to continue to honor the guys who did this 22 years ago,” he said. Courtesy photo “To remember the Soldiers, who were Capt. Dave Judson, commander, B Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, leads his company formation during killed in action that day, and to pass on the deployed battalion’s Mogadishu Mile ceremony, Oct. 3. the history so it’s never forgotten.” Tell them you saw it in the APG News October 15, 2015 • APG News 13 THIS WEEK IN APG HISTORY

Take a look back in time as the APG News explores what made the headlines around APG during this week 10, 25 and 50 years ago. This week’s APG News masthead is from 1988.

By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News 2015 10 Years Ago: Oct. 13, 2005

(Left) An APG fire crew consisting of 2010 senior garrison leaders advances a hose line for a propane gas flange fire during training at the Northeast Regional Training Center. (Above) A drill sergeant instructs Advanced Individual Training Soldiers on weapons immersion procedures, in accordance with the Global War on Terror initiative 2000 begun at Training and Doctrine Command units and installations.

25 Years Ago: Oct. 10, 1990

(Left) Sgt. Jamie Reese examines an abandoned kitten 1990 that has been put up for adoption at the APG Veterinary Services building.

1980

(Right) From left, Maj. Gen. Jerry Harrison, commander of the Laboratory Command; Maj. Gen George Akin, commander of the Test and Evaluation Command, and Gen. William Tuttle, commander of the Army Materiel Command, discuss the importance of technology to the Army and the Department of Defense.

1970 50 Years Ago: Oct. 14, 1965

(Left) The Goodyear airship, Mayflower picks up passengers at Aberdeen Proving Ground during a public relations jaunt up the East Coast with her sister blimp, Columbia.

1960

(Right) Five WACS traveling with the “Serving with Pride and Dignity” exhibit pose with a globe indicating their national tour during a stop at Aberdeen Proving Ground. 1950 14 APG News • October 15, 2015

Courtesy photo Navy Midshipmen run onto the field at the start of the 2014 Army Navy Game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Army vs. Navy game kicks off Dec. 12 armynavygame.com In 1899, Philadelphia was chosen as fessional football careers. Quarterback shipmen), and U.S. Air Force Academy The 116th meeting of the Army Black a neutral locale to host the Army-Navy Roger Staubach (Navy, 1965) went on (Air Force Falcons). Knights and Navy Midshipmen in the Game and begin the rivalry anew. Frank- to a Hall of Fame career with the Dallas The Navy–Air Force game is tradi- 2015 Army Navy game is set for 3 p.m., lin Field was the site of this game, and Cowboys that included being named the tionally played on the first Saturday in Saturday, Dec. 12 at Lincoln Financial through the 20th and now 21st century, Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl VI. October, the Army–Air Force game on Field in Philadelphia. The game will be Municipal Stadium (later JFK Stadium), Wide receiver and kickoff/punt return- the first Saturday in November, and the broadcast on CBS. Veterans Stadium and Lincoln Financial er Phil McConkey (Navy, 1979) was a Army–Navy Game on the second Sat- The Army Navy rivalry kicked off Field have all staged Army-Navy games popular player on the New York Giants’ urday in December. In the event of a 125 years ago when Cadet Dennis Mah- in Philadelphia. Baltimore, Maryland squad that won Super Bowl XXI. Run- tie, the award is shared, but the previ- an Michie accepted a “challenge” from has also hosted the game, most recently ning back Napoleon McCallum (Navy, ous winner retains possession of the tro- the Naval Academy and the two squads last year, during the 115th playing Dec. 1985) was able to concurrently serve his phy. The trophy has been awarded to faced off on The Plain at West Point on 13, 2014. commitment to the Navy and play for the Air Force 19 times, Navy 14 times, and Nov. 29, 1890. Navy had been play- Arguably, one of the reasons this then-Los Angeles Raiders in 1986. After Army 6 times, with 4 ties. The Presi- ing organized football since 1879, and game has maintained its appeal is that satisfying his Navy commitment, he dent of the United States often awards came out on top of the newly-established the players play solely for the love of the joined the Raiders full-time. His career the trophy himself at the White House. Army squad. Ever since, the Army-Navy game. By the time their post-graduation was ended by a knee injury suffered in Air Force currently holds the trophy; rivalry has been etched into the minds of military commitments end, many play- a game against the San Francisco 49ers Navy’s last win was in 2013 and Army’s countless fans and followers. ers are simply deemed too old to even in 1994. last win was in 1996. The 2.5-foot-tall, consider playing competitively again, 170-pound trophy is topped with three All it takes is a visit to West Point or Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy much less in the professional ranks. footballs that rise above figurines of the Annapolis, where everything from the The Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy Many have other post-service ambitions mascots of the three academies. finely manicured hedges to the chant is awarded to each season’s winner of that would preclude such a career, or For more information about the 2015 following grace-before-meals proclaims the American college football triangular they simply do not want to pursue one. Army Navy Game, visit http://armyna- “Beat Navy” or “Beat Army,” to under- series among the teams of the U.S. Mil- Nevertheless, some participants in the vygame.com/. stand how deeply ingrained this rivalry itary Academy (Army Black Knights), Army–Navy Game have gone on to pro- actually is. the U.S. Naval Academy (Navy Mid- Army engineers demonstrate anti-drone tech By EDWARD LOPEZ gun alternative continued to mature as Picatinny Arsenal force-protection technologies for other Army engineers, who are seeking potential applications. to adapt ongoing research to counter During the final testing Aug. 19, at aerial systems that could threaten Sol- Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, engi- diers, successfully shot down two air- neers shot down two class 2 UASs using craft as part of their final technology command guidance and command war- demonstration. head detonation. The UAS was an out- Although the research project began law-class aircraft, a product of Griffon with the objective to counter rockets, Aerospace, and the intercept engage- artillery and mortars, the project scope ments occurred at over a kilometer range was expanded to include threats from and about 1500 meters. unmanned aerial threats, sometime The first shoot-down at the kilome- called drones, whose use has expand- ter range was a replication of the test ed rapidly. performed April 22, in which the EAPS “It’s unbelievable how much it’s technology first successfully intercept- exploded,” said Manfredi Luciano about ed a loitering UAS. Some fire-control the use of drones. improvements were made after the April “Every country has them now, wheth- 22 tests, and were validated during the er they are armed or not or what lev- Aug. 19 testing. The second shoot down U.S. Army illustration el of performance. This is a huge threat was executed at a 50 percent greater The operational concept behind the Enhanced Area Protection and Survivability has been coming up on everybody. It has range and exceeded the EAPS demon- technology is to have a 50mm course-corrected projectile intercept an incoming kind of almost sneaked up on people, stration objectives. threat. The warhead has a tantalum-tungsten alloy liner to form forward-pro- and it’s almost more important than the The EAPS ARDEC gun alternative to pelled penetrators for defeat of rockets, artillery and mortars while steel-body counter-RAM threat.” area protection envisions a 50mm can- fragments are designed to counter unmanned aerial systems. Luciano is the project officer for non to launch command guided inter- and computes the roll orientation and design for a future tactical system. the Enhanced Area Protection and Sur- ceptors. The system uses a precision time to execute thruster and warhead The EAPS fire-control radar inter- vivability, or EAPS, Army Technolo- tracking radar interferometer as a sen- detonation. The warhead has a tanta- ferometer was designed, fabricated, and gy Objective. The technology is being sor, a fire control computer, and a radio lum-tungsten alloy liner to form for- operated by Technovative Applications developed by the U.S. Army Research, frequency transmitter and receiver to ward propelled penetrators for defeat in Brea, California. Radar interferom- Development and Engineering Center, or launch the projectile into an engagement of C-RAM targets, and steel body frag- eters use multiple receive antennas to ARDEC, at Picatinny Arsenal. Funding “basket.” ments to counter unmanned aerial sys- enhance angular measurements for cen- for development and testing was provid- “In order to minimize the electron- tems. C-RAM stands for counter rockets, timeter tracking accuracy. ed by the ARDEC Technology Office. ics on board the interceptor and to make artillery and mortars. Design of the 50mm cartridge/ The challenge has increased exponen- it cheaper, all the ‘smarts’ are basical- The integrated test demonstrated a interceptor was a collaborative effort tially in the last decade as the world’s ly done on the ground station,” Luciano proof-of-principle that direct fire, com- between ARDEC engineers and Orbit- inventory of unmanned aircraft systems, said. “The computations are done on the mand guided ammunition can intercept al ATK, Armament Systems Division in or UASs, has grown from approximate- ground, and the radio frequency sends and negate aerial threats, Luciano said. Plymouth, Minnesota. Interceptors were ly 20 system types and 800 aircraft in the information up to the round.” Technologies from the EAPS gun alter- assembled by Orbital ATK and warheads 1999, to more than 200 system types and The Picatinny area-protection sys- native Army Technology Objective, or by Aerojet Rocketdyne in Sacramento, approximately 10,000 unmanned aircraft tem tracks both the incoming threat and ATO, may potentially be used for both California. The fire-control algorithm in 2010, said Nancy Elliott, a spokes- interceptor, then computes an ideal tra- Army and Navy air defense systems, he was a collaborative effort by the various woman with the U.S. Army’s Fires Cen- jectory correction for the interceptor to said. subject matter experts but led and writ- ter of Excellence on Fort Sill, Oklahoma. maximize probability of mission suc- The August testing concludes ten by Propagation Research Associates, Although a missile-based Coun- cess. A thruster on the interceptor/pro- the EAPS Gun ATO. ARDEC now Inc., in Atlanta. ter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar, or jectile is used for course correction. The awaits counter-UAS requirements. The EAPS Integrated Product Team C-RAM, defense system has been select- ground station uplinks the maneuver and Once requirements are generated and was led by ARDEC’s Munitions Sys- ed as the technical approach for the detonation commands, while receiving approved, the technologies developed tems and Technology Directorate at Indirect Fire Protection Capability Incre- downlinked assessment data. under EAPS can be configured to a new Picatinny Arsenal. ment 2 Intercept Program of Record, the The interceptor takes the commands 16 APG News • October 15, 2015

largely popularized by Marlon perspective, distorting it radical- Brando’s work in the film, “On the ly for emotional effect to stimulate Waterfront.” moods or ideas. 23. Name of caves in south- 13. In 2015, she became the western France famous for its African-American woman promoted Paleolithic paintings. to principal dancer of the American 24. Acronym for Maryland’s Ballet Theatre in its 75-year history. world-renowned art and design col- 14. Sculptor who created “The lege; artist Jeff Koons and Talking Thinker;” the image is often used to Heads front man David Byrne are represent philosophy. alums. 15. Romantic poet Lord Byron’s 26. Number of paintings Dutch most famous poem begins, “She artist Vincent Van Gogh sold during walks in ______, like the night his lifetime. / of cloudless climes and starry 27. An upright support (typi- skies.” cally a tripod) employed for holding 17. Ancient people who invent- an artist’s canvas while it is being ed writing in Mesopotamia in the painted. 4th century B.C. 28. Musical composer of the 20. Art of creating images with longest-running Broadway show, an assemblage of small pieces of “The Phantom of the Opera.” colored glass, stone, or other materials. Down 22. A founder of French Impres- 1. A very short form of Japa- sionist painting most famous for his nese poetry, often consisting of just landscapes. The APG Crossword 17 syllables 23. One of the world’s largest 2. Author of the semi-auto- museums and a historic monument National Arts & Humanities Month biographical novel, “The Bell Jar,” in Paris, France that houses Leon- who infamously committed suicide ardo da Vinci’s famous painting, the by carbon monoxide poisoning in Mona Lisa. By STACY SMITH, APG News 1963. 25. African-American choreog- 3. Arts and music educa- rapher and activist credited with tion programs are mandatory in October is National Arts and Humanities Month National Arts & Humanities Month popularizing modern dance and rev- ______, a country that consis- (NAHM) was established in 1993 to encourage Americans to explore new facets of olutionizing African-American par- tently ranks among the highest for culture in their lives, and to begin a lifelong habit of active participation in the arts ticipation in 20th-century concert math and science test scores. and humanities. Complete this puzzle to learn interesting facts about the arts. dance. 4. Long speech by one actor in a play or movie; a prolonged talk or discourse by a single speaker. Across 17. Literary genius whose com- 5. He turned the modern art Think you solved last 7. Style of music composed edy, “The Taming of the Shrew” world upside down with abstract, week’s puzzle? was first performed in 1593. splatter and drip ‘action paintings.’ approximately 1600 to 1750 which Check out the solution below includes the works of Bach and Viv- 18. Title of James Joyce’s 6. American author of contem- aldi. beloved 1922 retelling of “The porary horror, supernatural fiction, 11. This American author and Odyssey,” a book once banned in suspense, science fiction, and fan- Solution to the October 1 puzzle humorist who wrote the perennial the U.S. for its ‘obscene content.’ tasy whose books have sold more novel “The Adventures of Huckle- 19. Approximately 20 percent than 350 million copies. berry Finn,” went by the pen name of European art was looted by this 8. The 1984 Academy Award- ‘Twain.” political party in the 20th century. winning movie that tells the fiction- 12. Highly stylized, modern 20. Medieval musician that al story of Mozart, recounted by his house dance that evolved out of would sing and recite heroic lyrics peer and secret rival Antonio Salieri the Harlem ballroom scene in the to entertain the nobility. 9. The Mississippi ______1980s. 21. Icelandic experimental sing- is generally considered to be the 16. The 20th century Ameri- er whose 1993 album “Debut” is birthplace of the musical genre, the can painter and illustrator whose considered one of the first to intro- Blues. famous works tend toward idealis- duce electronic music into main- 10. Type of modern art that tic or sentimentalized portrayals of stream pop. originate in Germany and pres- American life. 22. Type of modern acting ents the world from a subjective

WORD OF THE WEEK ACRONYM OF THE WEEK Autonomy LOC Pronounced: aw-TON-uh-mee Library of Congress The Library of Congress is the nation’s oldest feder- Part of Speech: Noun al cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with Definition: millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps and 1. The right or condition of self-government manuscripts in its collections. 2. The condition of being autonomous; self-government or the right of Most of the original LOC collection was destroyed by the British in 1814 during the War of 1812. To restore its self-government: collection in 1815, the library bought from former pres- 3. A self-governing country or region ident Thomas Jefferson his entire personal collection of 4. Freedom from external control or influence; independence 6,487 books The Library’s mission is to support the Congress in Other forms: fulfilling its constitutional duties and to further the progress of knowledge and creativity for Autonomist, noun the benefit of the American people. The library offers free one-hour walking tours as well as guided tours, exhibits, concerts, Use: lectures and reading rooms. In addition it provides access to its universal collection through research and reference services. Although the Library is open to the public, only high-ranking Even a president cannot make executive decisions with full autonomy. government officials may check out books and materials. Between the First and Second World Wars, Canada gained greater autono- The LOC is located in three building: The Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street SE, my from Britain. Washington, DC; the John Adams Building on 2nd Street SE; and the James Madison Memo- rial Building between First and Second Streets SE on Independence Avenue. For visitor infor- To their last warrior, the tribe battled for autonomy from their conquerors. mation, contact the Visitor Services Office at 202-707-8000 or email [email protected]. By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News Source(s): www.dictionary.reference.com www.oxforddictionaries.com Source(s): http://www.loc.gov; https://en.wikipedia.org/ October 15, 2015 • APG News 17 Solar installation scheduled through October

Continued from Page 1 ity by 2030. He said that when the White House announced the DOD solar challenge, Corvias grabbed the opportunity to support its military partner in achieving its long term goals. “We’re excited to work with our Army partner to bring this renewable energy initiative to APG,” he said, “and we’re really excited to bring this project to the APG community first.” Ongoing installations are expected to conclude by the end of October, according to Allison Fenwick, Corvias Com- munity Manager, who said the transition should be “seamless and transparent.” She said residents will be briefed on solar usage and notified by email when teams can be expected at their home. “One house is typically completed in one day,” she said noting that two crews – ground and roof – coordinate and conclude activities one house at a time. Residents with further questions or concerns should contact Fenwick at 410- 306-1076 or allison.fenwick@corvias. com. Solar Ready Vets Corvias also supports the Department of Energy Solar Ready Vets program. In September 2014, the Energy Depart- ment’s SunShot Initiative launched the Photo by Yvonne Johnson Solar Ready Vets program to connect Corvias Military Living Business Director Scott Kotwas, left, and APG Garrison Commander James E. Davis, right, discuss the nation’s skilled veterans to the solar the Privatized Housing Solar Panel initiative while walking through rows of stacked solar panels tagged for installation energy industry, preparing them for on Bayside Village homes. careers as solar photovoltaic (PV) sys- Military personnel participating in Many may be bound for Corvias Mil- Solar energy is one of the fastest tem installers, sales representatives, sys- Solar Ready Vets learn how to size itary Living projects. growing industries in the United States tem inspectors, and other solar-related and install solar energy systems, con- “The partnership is working toward and a major source of new jobs. In 2014, occupations. nect electricity to the grid, and interpret hiring veterans to support this portfo- one out of every 78 new jobs created in Solar Ready Vets is enabled by the and comply with local building codes. lio-wide solar initiative,” said Keisha the U.S. was created by the solar indus- U.S. Department of Defense’s Skill- The intensive four to six week training Brown, program development analyst try – employing nearly 174,000 full-time Bridge initiative, which allows exiting course uses up-to-date PV equipment for Corvias Military Housing. “We’re workers today. military personnel to pursue civilian and master trainers from SunShot’s Solar excited to be a participant in interview- For more information about the job training, employment skills train- Instructor Training Network (SITN). ing graduates from the Solar Ready Vets Department of Energy Solar Ready Vets ing, apprenticeships, and internships up This training is provided at no cost to program and for the opportunity to sup- program visit http://energy.gov/eere/ to six months prior to their separation. participating service members. port transitioning service members.” sunshot/solar-ready-vets. EAP available through self or supervisor referral

Continued from Page 1 visors should become familiar with the families who sacrifice so much for all holds a master’s degree in Business Edu- to employees that the choice to move EAP referral process and/or recommend of us,” she said. “People are human and cation from Colorado Technical Univer- forward is up to them. to employees that they seek help through we all have regrets at some point in our sity. With 25 years in the Army Reserve, “Any dependence or addiction not the installation EAP. lives.” Stokes serves as a sergeant first class, only affects you, it impacts your fami- Ideally, people should voice their con- She said that with the holidays information systems specialist with the ly and friends, coworkers and supervi- cerns without being asked, Stokes added. approaching, employees should look at 203rd Military Intelligence Battalion. sors and forces them to also deal with “If you’re concerned about some- their lives and consider how fortunate For more information about EAP con- your problem,” she said. “You can make one then you should say something,” they are to be in a position to positively tact Stokes at 410-278-5319 or email the choice to regain control and EAP can she said. “Let them know you care and impact so many lives. [email protected]. help you do that.” hope that they can accept the reality and “Be proud of what you do for our Red Ribbon Week She said she advises clients to ask decide for themselves to get help. You Soldiers. You are unique, one-of-a-kind, friends, coworkers or family members could save a life.” never to be duplicated. Show your integ- The EAP will promote the annual Red to honestly share what they think about The dangers of unspoken concerns rity by having a designated driver or a Ribbon Campaign, the oldest and largest their behavior. are immeasurable, she said, because con- plan before you go out to celebrate.” drug prevention program in the nation, “Ask those you can trust to be hon- tinued abuse of alcohol or drugs raises a “Most importantly, I want people to during Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23-31. est with you,” she said. “They might person’s tolerance and gives them false understand that there’s no need to get Sponsored by the National Fami- enlighten you to behaviors you thought confidence. down on themselves if things have got- ly Partnership (NFP), the Red Ribbon were hidden. Realizing what others think “Just because you’ve always gotten ten beyond their control. We are not here Campaign seeks to present a unified, vis- of your behavior is one sure way of away with drinking and driving doesn’t to judge you. The EAP is all about help- ible commitment to a drug-free lifestyle. determining if you may have a problem.” mean you always will. And the price ing you focus on moving forward.” With the 2015 theme: “Respect Your- self, Be Drug Free,” Red Ribbon will How the program works you pay if caught, could be ruinous to A native of Augusta, Georgia, Stokes you financially and professionally. That has been as a government civilian since be observed in schools across the nation For many, job performance, conduct, and students and families will be asked or attendance records can be indicators moment of pleasure when you decided to 1998. Her background in client care drink and drive, can really have a lasting includes positions as a patient services to wear the red ribbon symbol to show of adult living problems. The request their solidarity. for EAP assistance can come from the impact, especially when it involves inju- assistant with the Georgia Department ry or death.” of Veterans Affairs; an information man- Robin Stokes, EAP manager, and employee through self-referral, or from other ASAP personnel will distribute supervisor, coworkers, family mem- Stokes said she feels privileged to agement officer at Fort Carson, Colo- help those in the military community rado; a unit administrator with the U.S. Red Ribbon information and giveaways bers or friends. Anyone can call and throughout the week. Check the APG request an appointment. Confidentiali- who are in need of intervention. Army Reserve in Augusta, Georgia; and “Government civilians are in the busi- an alcohol and drug control officer at News and APG social media sites for ty is assured. dates, times and locations. Stokes said that managers and super- ness of supporting our Soldiers and their Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. She

APG CATCH-A-POACHER PROGRAM

A wide variety of wildlife call Aberdeen Proving Ground home. The APG Conservation Law Enforcement Branch is asking you to be a partner in protecting and preserving the natural resources here on post. If you see or have knowledge of poaching or illegal activity involving wildlife or natural resources, you can use the SUBMIT-A-TIP hotline to anonymously provide information to catch a poacher.

Call the SUBMIT-A-TIP “HOTLINE” at 410-306-4673. Emergencies or violations in progress should always be reported via 911.

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

Name/Description/Address of the Poacher

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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 18 APG News • October 15, 2015 Fire prevention events make safety interactive

Continued from Page 1 safe?’ ‘Is my house protected by smoke detectors?’ so we can take it over to each tenant, “I want people to think about fire each command.” safety in their homes.” C4ISR event The Fire Prevention Open House On Oct. 7, the four-hour interactive was one of several installation-wide fire event featured fire extinguisher demon- prevention and safety activities during strations, static displays, and CPR and October. Firefighters and emergency automated external defibrillator (AED) personnel also visited both child devel- training. opment centers and visits are planned to “We wanted to make the event more the post youth centers the week of Oct. accessible to the customer,” said Fire 13. Inspector Ernie Little, who organized the Four cadets from the Freestate Chal- event. “Having it in their own backyard, leNGe Academy were job shadowing folks are more likely to participate.” firefighters during the open house. Cadet Little said he hopes attendees will Jay Thompson said he was impressed by share the information with their cowork- the event and that he’s considering a ers, family and friends. career in firefighting. “This event keeps the information “I look up to the fire department; they fresh, in the front of their mind,” added do something that’s very good,” Thomp- said Fire Inspector T.C. Glassman. son said. During the event, Little told attend- Photo by Rachel Ponder Several families with young children ees about the importance of having A digital fire extinguisher training system displays how many seconds it took also attended the event. Staff Sgt. Tim carbon monoxide, or CO, detectors in Dana Chatman, with the U.S. Communications-Electronics Command Logistics Idler of the 20th CBRNE Command and their homes. He said detectors are vital and Readiness Center, to extinguish a fire during a Fire Prevention Week his wife, Michelle, said they brought because carbon monoxide is a colorless, event hosted by the Directorate of Emergency Services at the C4ISR Center of their three children to the open house to odorless and tasteless gas and that car- Excellence campus, Oct. 7. familiarize them with emergency per- bon monoxide poisoning can go unde- sonnel and the work they do. At one interactive station, attendees [email protected]. tected for long periods of time. “It’s important for them to be com- used pressurized water extinguishers to “Having a CO detector gives folks an Fire station open house fortable with them [firefighters] and put out a small fire from a propane gas extra layer of protection,” he said. Activities at the DES fire station Oct. understand they’re there to help them,” training device. Valerie Gibson, from the Little recommended testing smoke 9 included CPR, fire extinguisher and Idler said. U.S. Army Communications-Electronics alarms once a month and changing their propane gas demonstrations, a smoke As parents of two young girls, APG Command, called the fire extinguisher batteries twice a year, or purchasing simulation trailer, DES equipment and firefighter Kurt Riley and his wife Amy demonstration “very helpful.” smoke detectors with 10-year lithium vehicle displays, and a helicopter fire agreed that teaching fire safety at home “It was pretty cool that we actually batteries. simulation. The event promoted the 2015 is indispensable. got to put out a fire,” she said. “I hope “What that does, is it eliminates the theme, “Hear the beep where you sleep: “Proper parenting obviously has that will be the only fire I have to put human factor of having to change your Every bedroom needs a working smoke to incorporate fire safety,” said Kurt out.” battery,” he said. “They are a little more alarm.” Riley. He said he teaches his children Jessica Davis, of the CECOM Logis- expensive, but you cannot put a price on “We’re trying to promote smoke about matches, lighters and other house- tics and Readiness Center, attended the your life or your family’s safety.” detectors in the homes,” said Fire Inspec- hold items that can cause fires if used event with her co-workers. Davis said Assistant Chief of Emergency Med- tor and open house organizer Loren improperly. she learned how to put out a fire and ical Services Mike Slayman showed Brown. Representatives from the garrison received information about home emer- attendees how to administer CPR on Brown said that advanced technolo- DPTMS emergency management team gency kits from the Directorate of Plans, mannequins and informed listeners gy allows some smoke detectors to con- and Installation Safety Office were also Training, Mobilization and Security about free CPR and AED training avail- nect with a person’s smart phone or other on hand to distribute safety and disaster (DPTMS) Emergency Operations Cen- able to the APG workforce. Slayman devices and he recommended that par- preparedness information. ter display. said APG EMS personnel conducted ents consider buying smoke detectors National Fire Prevention Week is the “I am taking some new information CPR and AED training for more than that include a voice recorder, to record longest public health and safety obser- away,” she said. “I am more prepared.” 4,500 people last year. Several attendees a personalized voice message for their vance on record. It was established to In addition to interactive displays and called the event informative. children in the event of an emergency. commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of educational activities the fire department Johnny Schultz, with the U.S. Army “Statistically, children are not waking Oct. 8-9, 1871. In 1920, President Wood- conducted fire drills for several campus Contracting Command-APG, said that up with regular smoke detector sounds,” row Wilson issued the first National Fire buildings. when he saw the static displays in the Brown said. Prevention Day proclamation and Presi- “With these fire drills, we are able courtyard, he invited his family to attend. He added that he hopes the open dent Calvin Coolidge Jr. proclaimed the to reach thousands of people,” said Fire Schultz called the fire equipment and house will spark fire safety conversa- first National Fire Prevention Week in Inspector John Frank. vehicles “impressive.” tions among attendees that will create a 1925. For more information about free fire “I have a lot of respect for the fire lasting effect on their lives. For more information, visit the extinguisher training call 410-306-0001. department,” he said. “They have to “I want somebody to be able to National Fire Protection Association For more information about CPR and make life and death decisions very go home and think about looking at website at www.nfpa.org. AED training, email michael.p.slayman. quickly.” their house [and thinking], ‘Is this fire- Gate schedule part of 30-day trial run

According to Sam Seay, DES chief Seay said Oct. 30 was chosen to make from Friday to Sunday. Seay said pro- Continued from Page 1 of physical security, visitor lanes will the change as more resources are avail- cedures and policies already in place operating hours, the visitor control cen- be designated at the MD 22 gate which able on the weekend. regarding large weekend events are ters will operate as follows: has no standing visitor center. The same “That way people can start fresh on addressed as they occur. Visitor Control Center opera- checks will be conducted at MD 22.. Monday,” he said. At the conclusion of the 30-day test tions “Starting at 7 p.m. on weekdays and He noted that other factors impacted period, the senior commander will eval- MD 715 (Maryland Boulevard) - 6 a.m. on weekends, MD 22 will be the main by the changes include commercial vehi- uate the test to determine future or con- to 6 p.m., Monday thru Friday gate open to all traffic. During the week- cle deliveries and weekend weddings. tinued gate operations. MD 22 (Harford Boulevard) - 6 a.m. to day, MD 22 will be for ID card hold- Top of the Bay hosts at least one wed- For more information, contact Seay 6 p.m., weekends and holidays ers only and MD 715 will be open to all ding/reception every weekend and has at 410-278-4631 or samuel.e.seay.civ@ traffic.” hosted up to five post-wedding events mail.mil.

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(Clockwise from right) The APG Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department hosted various events across the installation in observance of National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-11.

Flames and spray blur DES Fire Inspector Ernie Little who looks on as 1st Lt. Miguel Arvello of the 20th CBRNE Command helps his son Matthew, 2, handle a fire extinguisher. Firefighters Jeremy May, left, and Anthony Legouri, right, demonstrate a rescue apparatus for Freestate ChalleNGe Academy cadets Nicholas Taylor, kneeling left, and Jay Thompson, kneeling right. 5-year-old Brandon Kong stomps around the back of a helicopter to the delight of his 3-year-old brother, Ethan. Jakob Shuler, 14, checks out a portable “Jaws of Life” hydraulic rescue tool. Firefighter Anthony Legouri teaches Freestate ChalleNGe Academy cadets Ernie Adkins, left, and Jay Thompson, right, how to control a fire hose. Firefighter Kurt Riley lifts his daughter, Adaline, 3, through the hatch of the Special Reaction Team armored rescue vehicle. Three-year-old Nora Idler stands out in bright pink next to a row of fire extinguishers. Tristan Henke, 3 enjoys the view behind the wheel of the SRT armored rescue vehicle.

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