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www.apgnews.apg.army.mil Published in the interest of the people of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland July 14, 2011 Vol. 55, No. 28 USAPHC reflagged as Public Health Command Schoomaker urges medical staff to be futuristic, visionary Public Health Command news release The U.S. Army Center for Health Keeping the entire Army Family healthy is the centerpiece Promotion and Preventive Medicine of a national strategic goal—the center of gravity of the was reflagged as the U.S. Army Public Health Command during a July 11 cer- strength of the Army and the nation as a whole. This places emony at McBride Field on Aberdeen Proving Ground South (Edgewood). the Public Health Command at the hub of all we do. The redesignation ceremony is anoth- Lt. Gen. Eric B. Schoomaker, Commander of the U.S. Army Medical Command er step in the transformation to full oper- ational capability of the USAPHC and in family, friends and USAPHC Soldiers mander, uncase the USAPHC colors. The long-term value of preventive the transformation of Army Medicine to and civilians—witnessed Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker acknowledged the sig- health measures cannot be overstat- a focus on prevention, health promotion B. Schoomaker, commander of the U.S. nificance of the USAPHC mission to the ed,” he said. “Keeping the entire Army and sound lifestyle choices. Army Medical Command, and Brig. health of the Army, calling it a “force More than 250 people—dignitaries, Gen. Timothy K. Adams, USAPHC com- multiplier.” See PHC, page 4 Dilana TICKETS ON SALE NOW to warm crowds for Skynyrd concert By YVONNE JOHNSON APG News Rock songstress Dilana, star of the 2010 rock and roll dra- ma Angel Camouflaged, will warm fans up for an evening of classic hits during the Army Concert Tour featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Doobie Broth- ers at Aberdeen Proving Ground Aug. 20. Gates open 6 p.m., the show starts 7 p.m. Tickets cost $30 in advance, $40 the day of the show. Purchase tickets in per- Photo by Adriane Foss son at the APG MWR Leisure Travel Office, Bldg. 3326, 410- Comedy crime set at post theater Aug. 6 278-4621; or online at TICK- Preparing for their debut performance of Arsenic and Old Lace, members of the newly formed APG Theater Group (from left) ETMASTER.COM. Tickets are Tami Woodruff (Aunt Abby), Charlene Perry (Aunt Martha) and Nigel Nicholson (Mortimer) rehearse their roles in the installation’s going fast and fans can look newly refurbished post theater. In its final weeks of rehearsals, Arsenic and Old Lace will open for one night only Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. forward to a memorable event, It is a macabre comedy written by American playwright Joseph Kesselring but best known for its film adaptation directed by according to Chris Lockhart Frank Capra. (Synopsis: A drama critic learns on his wedding day that his beloved maiden aunts are homicidal maniacs, and that MWR Marketing Director. insanity runs in his family.) It is listed by the American Film Institute as one of America’s Funniest Movies. To get tickets for this “Please don’t wait to pur- family-friendly performance, visit MWR Leisure Travel Services, Bldg. 3326, call 410-278-4011/4907 or email MWR-LeisureTravel@ chase your tickets for the 2011 conus.army.mil. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for active duty, $5 for children. The show is open to the public. To join the theater group or for more information, email Director Tricia Devine at [email protected]. Army Concert Tour,” Lockhart said. “This year we have several national sponsors including the Army’s G-1’s Sexual Harass- ment and Assault Response and Prevention Program, GM Mil- itary Discount, VFW and DRS Zoppi takes 203rd reins Defense Solutions.” Volunteers also are needed Story and photo by to work in concessions and in YVONNE JOHNSON other areas. To volunteer, con- APG News tact Earlene Allen at 410-278- The 203rd Military Intelligence Battalion hailed 3854 or e-mail earlene.allen. one commander and welcomed another during a [email protected]. change of command ceremony at the Ball Confer- For more information about ence Center July 10. the Army Concert Tour featur- Lt. Col. Irene M. Zoppi assumed responsibility ing Lynyrd Skynyrd and the of the unit from Lt. Col. Troy V. Heskett. Col. Lar- Doobie Brothers with special ry Cruz, commander of the 208th Regional Sup- guest Dilana, visit www.apgm- port Group, presided over the ceremony. wr.com. Cruz praised Heskett’s contributions while leading the unit in support of combat operations in Afghani- About Dilana stan and Iraq and through successful test and training For those not familiar with readiness exercises including a deployment to South her acting roles, Dilana may Korea to train with the Republic of Korea Army. be best known for her success “Thank you for taking care of the mission and for on the hit CBS reality show taking care of our Soldiers,” he said. “It has been a “Rock Star: Supernova” where pleasure to serve as your commander and I wish you she came in second to Canadian and your Family the very best.” vocalist Lukas Rossi. Her suc- Heskett thanked his chain of command, his (From left) Lt. Col. Irene M. Zoppi accepts the 203rd Military Intelligence cess continued beyond her first senior noncommissioned officers and his Family for Battalion colors from Col. Larry Cruz, 208th Regional Support Group Commander, during the unit’s July 10 change of command. Zoppi replaces Lt. See SKYNARD, page 4 See 203D, page 4 Col. Troy V. Heskett as the unit’s first female commander. WEATHER INDEX ONLINE www.apg.army.mil Thurs. Pg 2 .................... Opinion apgnews.apg. Pg 6 .. Community Notes army.mil apg.armylive. Pg 6 .............. Post Shorts dodlive.mil/ facebook.com/ Pg 9 ....................... FMWR APGMd Pg 13 .... Spotlight on APG twitter.com/ USAGAPG flickr.com/photos/ 85° 69° usagapg/ SPOTLIGHT ON CMA The Chemical Materials Agency enhances national Young Marines Softball security by storing and eliminating chemical warfare materiel. SEE PAGE 13 page 3 page 3 2 APG News • July 14, 2011 OPINION Sgt. Sassy: Think before you speak here is no absolute freedom cheese fries, I can’t go on Facebook and of speech. At least not in this With regard to politics, Soldiers can say say: “My president is a stupid idiot and I Tcountry. or do whatever they’d like but there are wish I could be in a room with him so I If you think I’m can shove fries down his face.” There’s wrong, nine Supreme consequences to those choices. As a result a difference between that comment and: Court Justices will some leadership chose to abstain from “Pretty angry right now. And hungry. RIP back me up. Doesn’t Chili Cheese Fries. I’ll miss you.” One matter if your mili- politics altogether. General Petraeus says is disrespectful and the other shows your tary, civilian, male, he hasn’t voted since he became a 2-star in opinion without dancing on a UCMJ line. female, at home, at There are proper channels to voice church, at school, 2002 because he wanted to be apolitical. your disagreements and advocate there are limits. change and sadly, Facebook, Twitter Some examples are, you can’t campaigns, attend rallies or even be in a for example speak out against the repeal and other social media networks aren’t divulge classified material or you can’t commercial, but only as an individual. of ‘Don’t Ask, don’t tell,’ at a rally while one of them. Surprisingly, those who yell “fire” in a crowded theater - well Sgt. Sassy has to become Ms. Sassy in uniform, he can be reprimanded.” make rules aren’t your Facebook friends you CAN physically do all these things, in order to march downtown in a parade With regard to politics, Soldiers can and aren’t following you on Twitter - but there are going to be consequences. to advocate my right to carry a hot pink say or do whatever they’d like but there crazy, I know. I’ll write to congress tell- weapon concealed in my fabulous Kate are consequences to those choices. As a The freedom of speech is addition- ing them to send a friend request. Spade clutch. result some leadership chose to abstain ally limited when you join the military. The most popular avenue of change “There are limits though,” said from politics altogether. General Petrae- Recent events have led to an outcry is to contact your member of Congress. Capt. Jeremy Haugh, 3rd Combat Avia- us says he hasn’t voted since he became amongst military members, however Try sending letters (or emails for those tion Brigade judge advocate. “Soldiers a 2-star in 2002 because he wanted to you have to watch yourself. with terrible handwriting skills). Make are subject to the UCMJ, specifical- be apolitical. phone calls. The same goes for inter- Going on Facebook and sharing your ly Article 88 (Contempt toward offi- Now before I get ill informed hate nal problems. Go to your installation’s personal disrespectful feelings and opin- cials); Article 92 (Failure to Obey Order mail about first amendment rights let me town hall or Community Action Council ions about the government, its elected or Regulation); Article 133 (Conduct say this: You are permitted to disagree to voice your concerns. Call the Office of officials, or even your chain of command unbecoming an officer and a gentleman) with a law, a policy, or an elected offi- the Inspector General. There are ways to can lead to some serious UCMJ charges.