Remembering 'Why We Serve'

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Story and photo by RACHEL PONDER APG News More than 400 Sol- diers, civilians, contractors and family members received updates from APG senior leaders and garrison directors during the quarterly installation town hall meeting at the APG South (Edgewood) recreation center, Nov. 9. The first town hall of the new fiscal year was hosted by APG Senior Command- er Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Craw- ford, APG Senior Command Sgt. Maj. William Bruns and APG Garrison Commander Col. James E. Davis. Crawford said the purpose of the town hall was Maj. Gen. Linda Singh, adjutant general of the Maryland National Guard, administers the oath to discuss issues raised dur- of service to Soldiers during the “Why We Serve” program at the Myer Auditorium, Nov. 10. ing a recent APG senior Photo by Sean Kief leadership luncheon. He said town halls are a forum for open dialogue between APG senior leaders and the community. Remembering ‘Why We Serve’ Crawford added that the Chief of Staff of the By RACHEL PONDER their contributions to the nation. He recognized the service of all Veterans Army Gen. Mark A. Mil- APG News “The thing we are doing today, paus- in the audience, asking them to stand for a ley’s number one priority is ing and reflecting who we stand for, I tru- round of applause in honor of Veterans Day readiness, which includes Nearly 700 Soldiers and civilians reaffirmed their service to the nation during ly believe that this is what really makes us on Nov. 11. addressing the needs of Sol- different,” he said. The event included remarks from guest diers, civilians, contractors the second “Why We Serve” program at the Myer Auditorium Nov. 10. He recognized special guests including speaker Maryland National Guard Maj. and family members. Gold Star family members and World War Gen. Linda Singh, the first female and Afri- “There is no bigger task The theme of the event, hosted by APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce Craw- II Veterans Milton Leigh and Francis Sparr. can American to serve as adjutant general in the area of readiness than “I thank you very much for your years of Maryland. taking care of the folks who ford, was “Ready to Win, Accountable to the Nation.” of service to this great nation and for the Singh said she tackled many obstacles either wear the cloth of the example that you set,” he said. nation as Soldiers or their Crawford asked attendees to think about See EVENT, page 17 See TOWN HALL, page 18 inside ARL hosts open campus at APG INDUSTRY Annual industry planning Open house connects brief outlines upcoming Army needs, future Army researchers, contracts. APG | 3 industry and academia

By DAN LAFONTAINE VIETNAM RDECOM The Army research community joined its counter- Aberdeen Mayor Michael parts in academia and industry to discuss better collab- Bennett reflects on a life oration techniques during a conference Nov. 3-4. of service. The U.S. Army Research Laboratory, or ARL, held Hometown | 7 its second open campus open house at the APG North (Aberdeen) Mallette Auditorium with about 680 fellow researchers from throughout the nation. ARL Director Dr. Thomas Russell led an hour-long question-and-answer panel discussion with the audi- HONOR ence. Eight ARL researchers,who manage the lab’s French-born Maryland science and technology campaigns, joined Russell. Photo by Conrad Johnson transplant to receive Army, academic and industry researchers discuss projects during an open cam- See OPEN CAMPUS, page 17 pus open house at the APG North (Aberdeen) Mallette Auditorium, Nov. 4. Medal of Honor. MD | 11 Observance honors America’s veterans TECHNOLOGY Future rucksacks By STACY SMITH may power Soldiers’ The thing that makes APG News electronic devices. Team APG service members, civilians, Vet- erans, and families gathered to honor those who Army | 14 me most proud to be an have served in the U.S. armed forces during a American is the fact that Veterans Day observance at the post theater on APG North (Aberdeen) Nov. 9. we recognize those who “The thing that makes me most proud to be an American is the fact that we recognize those who online are on our team. are on our team,” said APG Senior Command- er Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford. “We recognize www.TeamAPG. Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford our Veterans and we appreciate our Veterans,” com/APGNews APG Senior Leader he said. facebook.com/ All Veterans in attendance stood and were APGMd honored with a round of applause. As the 50th anniversary of the commencement of the Viet- twitter.com/ nam War, special homage was paid to Vietnam USAGAPG See OBSERVANCE page 18 ﬂ ickr.com/photos/ usagapg/ APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford speaks during the installation ICE system Veterans Day Observance at the post the- http://ice.disa.mil/ ater, Nov. 9. Facebook, http://on.fb.me/HzQIow Photo by Sean Kief

If you had an airplane Donor Challenge underway that could take you anywhere in the world APG drives set for November, December for an impromptu vacation, where Armed Services Blood Program “The rivalry and the foot- The 2015 Armed Services ball game are great motivators. would you go? Blood Program Army-Navy We all know how important Blood Donor Challenge is offi- blood donations are for sav- cially underway in Washington, ing lives, especially this time D.C., Maryland and Virginia. of year,” said Navy Cmdr. Les- “I would like This year, the ASBP will lie Riggs, director of the Navy to go to St. conduct 11 blood drives all Blood Program. “By donat- Thomas, Vir- across the Washington metro ing at one of the Army-Navy gin Islands. - Blood Donor Challenge blood The people area Nov. 10 to Dec. 8. All blood collected will directly drives, you are helping us save were that friend- lives and showing pride in ly, the sky was support ill or injured service your service at the same. It’s a that blue, the members, Veterans and their sand was that families worldwide, and deter- win-win situation.” white. It was just Nancy Sheetz mine which service will win The 2015 Blood Donor an unbelievable Family member bragging rights and a trophy Tuesday, Nov. 17. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Challenge kicks off Nov. 10, place.” for the most units of blood APG South (Edgewood) Recreation Center with the last blood drive Dec. donated to the ASBP. 8. There will be two blood The challenge will be capped Tuesday, Dec. 1. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. drives at Aberdeen Proving off with an on-field award pre- APG North (Aberdeen) Recreation Center Ground: sentation during the third quarter • Tuesday, Nov. 17: “Probably Aus- of the Army vs. Navy football APG South (Edgewood) — tralia. When I game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Dec. 12. Recreation Center — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. was in Vietnam “The famous Army-Navy rivalry is a great way to encour- • Tuesday, Dec. 1: APG North (Aberdeen) — Recreation that was one of age donors to roll up their sleeves and donate blood,” said Center — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. our choices we Navy Capt. Roland Fahie, ASBP director. “I’m sure that Sol- To help ensure blood is not over-collected, ASBP leader- could take for diers and Sailors alike are looking forward to the football ship is requesting the recruitment of donors be limited to 100 our R & R [but] game in December; but the exciting part for us is the amount presenting donors at each challenge drive this year. Therefore, instead of going of blood collected for the Armed Services Blood Program and donors are urged to make appointments early using the ASBP’s there I chose to how many lives can be saved because of the donations.” online scheduling system, www.militarydonor.com. bring my wife Bill Townsend This is the fifth year the ABSP has conducted the challenge. “To ensure that military blood needs are met donors must and daughter to Retired military Last year, more than 1,000 units of blood were collected over support the Armed Services Blood Program throughout the Hawaii.” the course of 13 blood drives. The Navy has a slight edge when year,” said Army Col. Michelle D. Mitchell, garrison com- it comes to previous challenge wins — they took home the tro- mander at Fort Belvoir, Va. “The 2015 Army-Navy Blood phy in 2011, 2012 and 2014. The Army won in 2013, but only Donor Challenge is a fun way for us to celebrate our rivalry, time will tell who will win this year. while supporting this important cause. This year, I am sure that “The Army is ready to take home the win!” said Army Lt. the Army will prevail. GO ARMY, BEAT NAVY!” “The Italian Riv- Col. Audra Taylor, director of the Army Blood Program. “The “Good luck to everyone.” Fahie added. “No matter which iera. I’ve always timing of this blood collection challenge is key because the service takes home the Blood Donor Challenge trophy or the heard a lot win off the football field, the real winners are the recipients of about it, how entire Armed Services Blood Program — Army, Navy and Air Force alike — is working hard to make sure we have a contin- the blood donated during this event. Remember, your donation nice it is, and it is truly lifesaving.” always seems uous supply of safe, potent blood this holiday season. Blood For more information about any of the challenge blood to be overshad- is a valuable resource for our service members at home and owed by the abroad and this challenge is a great way to encourage lifesav- drives contact Donna Onwona, ASBP blood donor recruiter, at French Riviera. ing donations.” 202-294-6674 or [email protected]. So it’s been one Leslie of the places I’d McMahon like to go to.” ECBC

“Guam. I have a brother and a sister and a bunch of cousins there. I grew up there and was Police & Fire drafted when I was 18 and have been in the states ever Jerry since.” Sanagustin Retired military BLOTTER The following statistics FIRE: 78 Active Warrants – 3 were provided by the APG Fire Alarms – 39 Citations Directorate of Emergency Mutual Aid* – 16 Services, recapping the fire, TOTAL: 261 “Hawaii. We medic and police responses, Watercraft Emergencies – 0 spent a week Warning Citations – 90 issued citations and arrests Fire Drills – 22 there after Non-Warning Citations – 171 my husband made during the month of MEDIC: 28 got back from October. Mutual Aid* – 1 Arrests Afghanistan Chest Pains – 3 TOTAL: 20 before we had Breathing Problems – 4 babies. It was *Mutual Aid often involves Traffic Related – 11 our last hurrah incidents off post in the local POLICE: 410 Warrant Arrests – 2 before we had community. Alarm Activation – 188 Domestic Related – 1 Tara Lane kids and it was a 911 Hang-ups – 16 DUI/Alcohol Related – 1 good time.” Family member Traffic Accidents – 8 Drug Related – 1 APG SEVEN DAY FORECAST Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed

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By GREG MAHALL CECOM Public Affairs The U.S Army Communications-Elec- tronic Command (CECOM) played host to APG’s annual, three-day Advanced Plan- ning Brief for Industry (APBI), Nov. 3–5. The event is designed to inform small business and large industry partners of the impending contract opportunities expected at APG in the next fiscal year. Hosted by CECOM Commanding General and APG Senior Commander U.S. Army photo Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford, the event Bryon Young, director, U.S. Army Contracting Command, left, moderates the “Future of C4ISR” panel discussion held Nov. 4 welcomed Lisha Adams, the new Exec- during the Annual Planning Brief for Industry. Panel members include, from left, Larry Muzzelo, Communications-Electronics utive Deputy to the Commanding Gener- Command Software Engineering Center (CECOM SEC); Gary Martin, Program Executive Officer – Command, Control and al of the U.S. Army Materiel Command Communications – Tactical (PEO C3T); Col. Edward Swanson, Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and (AMC). CECOM is a major subordinate Sensors (PEO IEW&S); and Robert Zanzalari, associate director, Communications-Electronics Research, Development and command to AMC. Engineering Center (CERDEC). “It is certainly a pleasure to be here and engage, on a first-hand basis, our Day Two, in a session held at CECOM’s tive Office for Command, Control and helps us to be in a better position to assist stakeholders from around AMC, CECOM Myer Auditorium and focused clearly on Communications – Tactical (PEO C3T); in finding the ultimate answer.” and APG,” Adams said during the open- the Command, Control, Communications, the PEO for Intelligence, Electronic War- The third and final day started with ing day session devoted to small business Computer and Intelligence, Surveillance fare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S); and a venue change, moving the event from opportunities. “My intent is to introduce and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Center of then CECOM. the Myer Auditorium at the APG North myself to you, giving you a name and a Excellence on APG. “These things are always good area, to the U.S. Army Chemical Materi- face, and attempt to answer your ques- “These three days should not be about because they put you in a place to hear als Activity’s Chemical Demilitarization tions in this forum.” us briefing you,” Crawford said, “rather where the PEOs are going,” said Brett Training Facility located at the APG South Adams’ opening session included a spir- it should be changed from a briefing to a Kitchens, a representative from Motor- (Edgewood) area. Here, the information ited question-and-answer exchange, where dialogue – because you are certainly our ola Solutions. “I think these are really shifted focus, from the C4ISR community she answered questions assisted as need- valued partners and we count on you to good for the non-traditional companies to Edgewood’s Chem/Bio Center of Excel- ed by Bryon Young, executive director, collaborate with us, share your expertise, – those other than the big Raytheons and lence community and the expected oppor- U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC); apply that expertise and then eventually Northrop Grumman already deep in the tunities there. Tommy Marks, director of the Office of we solve any problems our soldiers in the defense process – to allow us to get into Briefers at this portion of the event Small Business Programs (OSBP), Depart- field face as we keep them the best equip the defense business flow. These events included the Joint Project Manager ment of the Army; and Jesse Barber, AMC force in the world.” tend to be at the 100,000-foot level but (JPM) NBC Contamination Avoidance; Ombudsman, among others. After opening the second, day-long ses- to start the discussion here is good and it the Defense Threat Reduction Agen- A large audience filled the 750-seat sion, Crawford was followed by Young; allows for a connection to be built so that cy; the Joint Science and Technol- Myer Auditorium and heard presentations who was followed by Jyuji Hewitt, exec- we can all focus and work on the antici- ogy Office Science and Technology from Adams, Crawford and Marks, as utive deputy to the Commanding Gen- pated needs.” Mangers; JPM – Information Systems; well as from Jackie Robinson-Burnette, eral, U.S. Army Research, Development “I’d call it very informative,” said JPM-Guardian; JPM – Protection; associate administrator of 8(a) Business and Engineering Command (RDECOM); Lindsey Mangino, representing Rivera JPM – Medical Countermeasure Sys- Development, Headquarters, Small Busi- David Christ, Army Research Laborato- Consulting Group, Inc., near Louisville, tems; JPM – Radiological and Nuclear ness Administration; Nancy Small, direc- ry (ARL); and Robert Zanzalari, associ- Kentucky. “We (Rivera) like to hear our Defense; JPM – Elimination; The Edge- tor of AMC’s OSBP, who moderated panel ate director, Communications-Electronics customers speak. Any type of informa- wood Chemical and Biological Center; discussions on overcoming challenges in Research, Development and Engineering tion we hear about our customers, from and the U.S. Army Medical Research doing business with the government as Center (CERDEC). our customers and especially from the Institute of Chemical Defense. well as contract protests and debriefings. Afternoon sessions included a panel Army, helps us to be better informed for The APBI is an annual event and anoth- Crawford delivered the opening wel- discussion on the Future of C4ISR, and FY16 and beyond. Better information on er example of government transparency come and address at the beginning of closing briefs from the Program Execu- issues facing CECOM and others here and partnering opportunities at APG. 4 APG News • November 12, 2015 Seasonal survey protects local waterways

By STACY SMITH adding that new construction and rede- APG News velopment has to comply with state In a continuing effort to be a leader storm water manage- in environmental stewardship and con- ment regulations. servation, the APG Garrison Directorate Anchovies Beser explained of Public Works (DPW) environmental that fish thrive in a bal- division recently concluded a statistical anced ecosystem that includes dissolved sampling of spring, summer and fall fish oxygen and food, and that “young fish populations in APG waters. need places to hide, and they usually “Basically, it’s a fish population survey do that in bay grass beds, which in turn to see what types of commercial and rec- need light. They need low sediment lev- reational fisheries are present on APG,” els in the waters, so the water has got said DPW’s Todd Beser, an environmen- to be clear and there can’t be too many tal protection specialist and the survey’s nutrients.” contracting officer representative. Other surveys Beser said the contracted survey began In addition to fish populations, sur- in spring 2015 at Spesutie Island and veys that analyze other aspects of the extended to Carroll Island in Baltimore water’s ecosystem are conducted annu- County, with survey locations along the ally and provide a better overall picture Bush and Gunpowder rivers and parts of Photo by Joe Ondek of the health of the bay. the main stem Chesapeake Bay. The waterways surrounding APG are teeming with wildlife. A recent survey by APG conducts a contracted ben- “Because we [APG] have a pretty the Directorate of Public Works looked to evaluate fish populations. thic survey in which workers collect decent-sized com- samples of the water’s mud and sedi- mercial fishery Despite the findings’ icant changes to APG commer- ment, which “can tell a lot about water and recreation- predictability, Beser cial and recreational fisheries quality by [the] types of al fishery, and we said that two elu- based upon the population organisms living have exclusive sive, endangered survey, he conced- in there,” Beser jurisdiction over fish species, the ed that “whatev- said. the waters; DNR shortnose and Atlan- er decisions Additionally, Striped Bass [the Department of Natural tic sturgeons, may live in APG DNR makes is the Virginia Insti- Resources] doesn’t sample here,” waterways. Sturgeons are one of going to affect tute of Marine Beser said. the oldest fish species in the world with [APG].” Science conducts Each season’s sampling was complet- origins dating back to prehistoric times. White Perch Population changes a photographic overflight of the ed both offshore and near land over the According to Beser, DPW will share its Beser noted that changes to fish entire bay during which they photograph course of three to four days. Surveyors statistical analysis and survey report populations are driven by annual migra- bay grass and calculate its acreage, and used a boat and trawl to sample deep- with DNR, who will incorporate tion patterns and water qual- DNR completes an annual survey of the water fish, and a seine net was used to the find- ity, which can fluctuate bay’s striped bass population. collect near-shore fish. Additionally, an ings into with natural causes such “They [DNR] have population data unexploded ordnance (UXO) technician its annu- as hurricanes and large that goes back years and years, so they used a magnetometer to detect if UXOs, al report snow melts. can see spikes and dips in that popula- leftover from the installation’s nearly card on the “But then there’s also tion, and they base a lot of the state man- 100 years of Army materiel testing, were health of Catfish the human input most- agement decisions off of that.” caught in the nets. the Chesapeake Bay. ly through storm-water management Beser noted the importance of con- The surveyed fish were counted, “DOD (Department of Defense) is or lack thereof,” Beser said. ducting multiple, annual sorted by species, and measured. Bes- part of the Chesapeake Bay Program, so “When it rains, if all the water surveys of the waterways, er said the survey data has yet to be being a good steward of the environment- hits a parking lot and just flows and sharing data reports with analyzed, but he reported that the it’s a project that we need to work on,” Atlantic Silverside right into the [water], then you’re other local and state organi- anticipated numbers and species of rec- Beser said, adding that sampling “helps going to have poor water quality and its zations that seek to protect the health of reational and commercial fish were fill in that data gap on either going to kill the fish or its going to the Chesapeake Bay. collected. Common fish existing populations drive them away.” “Out here [on the bay], everything’s found in APG water- and feeds into Although some elements of water quali- all related. The benthic and the bay ways and in the sam- larger man- grass, and the fish, they all need each pling included white ty vary, DPW works to mitigate the human agement effect on water quality by following storm other for a healthy ecosystem,” he said. and yellow perch, strategies water management best practices. For more information about fishing striped bass and cat- of fish up and “We have regular inspections on APG, or for a copy of the latest Mary- fish, along with bait Yellow Perch down the bay.” from the Maryland Department land fishing guide, visit http://www. fish such as anchovies, Atlantic sil- Although Beser of the Environment (MDE) apgmwr.com/recreation-and-sports/ versides, and mummichogs. said he doesn’t foresee any signif- Mummichog compliance inspector,” he said, fishing. Thank-filled Veterans

Donald L. Cobler, center, presents a plaque he created for fellow Korean War Veterans to fellow Veterans at the Aberdeen Veterans Center Outstation. Also a Veteran of the Vietnam War, Cobler said the plaque, which is crafted of stained glass and copper was a thera- peutic labor of love. Vet Center Counselor Tracey Waite said that when Cobler first started coming to the center she encouraged him to stay active and suggested he revisit former interests or hobbies. “This is what motivated him to do something for everyone,” she said. Cobler said he’s grateful to the Vet Center. “Until I came here, I couldn’t talk about Korea. She enables me to have that conversation. They’ve helped me out for certain,” he said. Pictured with Cobler, from left, are Vietnam Veteran Vernon Lacher of Nottingham, Maryland; William Jones of Forest Hill, a Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan; William Wright, a Vietnam Veteran from Edgewood; and Havre de Grace Veteran George Blake who served in Vietnam. The Aberdeen Outstation Center offers an array of counseling services including combat, marital and sexual trauma for veterans and family members and includes referrals for veterans seeking benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The center is located at 223 W. Bel Air Avenue in Aberdeen. Its hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. For more information, call 410-272-6771. For more information about the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs medical, claims, extended care, women’s health, military buri- Photo by Yvonne Johnson als and other services, visit http://veterans.maryland.gov. Senior Service College fellow talks opportunities

Defense Acquisition University port his long-term career goals. lifetime opportunity. ships established with other acquisition As the semi- What were your motivations for enter- How is SSCF preparing you to achieve professionals across the Army. nar chair for the ing the program? your long-term goals? Any additional thoughts? Senior Service Prior to attending the DAU-SSCF I The SSCF is providing me with the First, I would like to thank the College Fellow- was extremely busy running the day- opportunity to meet numerous senior senior leaders within my organization ship Program at to-day activities within my program leaders as well as equipping me with for making this opportunity a reali- APG, Willie Jack- management office. There was very lit- the tools that will enable me to compre- ty. I am gaining a clearer understand- son serves as the tle time to reflect on the larger or stra- hend the unique aspects of acquisition ing of the decision-making process and leader for the fel- tegic issues affecting my profession. leadership required at the strategic level. how national security decision making lows and works as DAU-SSCF has afforded me the time Additionally, the SSCF is preparing me actually occurs. a liaison between Jackson to reflect and delve deeper into strate- to be a well-rounded acquisition lead- the fellows and the gic leadership issues as well as consider who can draw from my knowledge Senior Service College Fel- Defense Acquisi- er tactical cases which have strategic to assist my organization to effectively lowship Program tion University. He also serves as the implications. Finally, DAU-SSCF has solve problems. The SSCFP is a nationally-recognized, central point of contact for the fellows, provided an opportunity to associate What do you expect to be your biggest Army-sponsored program designed to receiving information from DAU fac- with and learn as much as I can from challenge during the SSCF program? develop strong, effective senior leaders ulty and staff, and communicating with those with unique skills, backgrounds, That would be time management, bal- for the Department of Defense Acquisi- external partners on a variety of fellow- and experiences. ancing of academic workload and fami- tion community. SSCFP announcement, ship matters. What SSCF activity do you most look ly life. I know time management is one call for applications for selection/atten- Prior to his selection for the program, forward to? of those skills we all believe we have dance to attend the class of 2016-17, Jackson was the Deputy Product Direc- The activities that I look most for- under control, mainly because we really which starts on July 25, 2016, is expect- tor at Counter Radio-Controlled Impro- ward to is meeting with our custom- don’t and are not disciplined enough to ed to run from Dec. 2, 2015 through vised Explosive Devices Electronic ers (CENTCOM, SOCOM, AFRICOM, take a closer look at the things we spend March 9, 2016. Warfare (CREW) where he was respon- etc.) and industry partners to see things our time on. Program announcement information sible for research, development, fielding from their perspective. Additionally, my Describe one takeaway from the past will be posted on US Army Acquisi- and fleet modernization of the CREW-2 class and I are looking forward to learn- two months? tion Support Center website at http:// Duke counter RCIED jammers. ing more about our international part- The opportunity to work with other asc.army.mil/web/. For more informa- In this Q&A, Jackson talks about ners and participating in the Gettysburg, acquisition professionals to study, ana- tion, visit the DAU website at www. what motivated him to attend the Senior World War I, and World War II staff lyze case studies, and compare ideas dau.mil/sscf/Pages/apg.aspx or contact Service College Fellowship Program rides to broaden my awareness on strate- with other professionals of such a high James Oman at [email protected] or and how the program is helping to sup- gic operations. I see this as an once-in-a- caliber. Most importantly, the relation- 410-272-9470. November 12, 2015 • APG News 5 IMCOM welcomes new commander

By STAFF SGT. JOSHUA FORD command teams at Army installations IMCOM around the world under his command. Lt. Gen. Kenneth R. Dahl took com- “Having never served at the same mand of the U.S. Army Installation Man- place twice, I can be justly accused of agement Command, or IMCOM, from being an expert at nothing, but I will give Lt. Gen. David D. Halverson during a myself credit for knowing a lot about the change-of-command ceremony at the Army, knowing where it lives and know- Fort Sam Houston Theater, Nov. 3. ing what it does,” Dahl said. “And I’m Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. excited to be at this command for I have Milley presided over the change-of-com- an opportunity to support all our senior mand ceremony and Dahl’s promotion commanders and enabling their critical which took place prior to the ceremony. missions that they execute in their own “K.D. [Dahl] is immensely qualified commands every single day.” to be the commanding general,” Mil- Milley said that the split will allow ley said. “He’s a IMCOM to be proven combat more efficient by leader, he’s a man I am thrilled to be placing a prov- of great charac- en leader with the ter, and I have no command on Fort the commanding Sam Houston, doubt in my mind rather than have that he’s going to general of the the ASCIM lead take IMCOM to from the Penta- the next level of Installation gon remotely. excellence.” “The span of Until today, Management control was not IMCOM and as effective as if the Office of the Photo by Tim Hipps Command. I we could split it Lt. Gen. Kenneth R. Dahl receives the unit flag from Chief of Staff of the Army Assistant Chief of apart and pick a Gen. Mark A. Milley, and becomes the new commanding general for U.S. Army Staff for Instal- single [lieuten- Installation Management Command during a change of command ceremony at lation Manage- totally appreciate ant general] to the Fort Sam Houston Theater, Nov. 3, in San Antonio, Texas. ment, or ASCIM, lead IMCOM were command- how lucky I am and then have a present that he would ensure IMCOM Dahl said. “I am thrilled to be the com- ed by one three- staff officer as the star general, in a and I will not would continue to be the foundation for manding general of the Installation Man- ACSIM,” Milley Army readiness. agement Command. I totally appreciate “dual-hatted” sta- said. “Because tus. The creation squander a single “We will touch the entire Army every how lucky I am and I will not squander putting both of single day and everything that it does,” a single moment.” of a new three- moment. them together star position and is difficult and the decision to Lt. Gen. Kenneth R. Dahl doesn’t lead to make IMCOM a Commander the most efficient direct-report to U.S. Army Installation Management Command methods of using the Army chief of our leadership.” staff indicates how important the mis- In Army tradition, Halverson relin- sion is to senior Army leadership, offi- quished command by passing the unit’s cials said. colors, which symbolizes command, to IMCOM manages all the day-to-day Milley, who then passed the colors to infrastructure and support programs on Dahl, giving him the authority of com- Army installations, allowing the mis- mand and formally recognizing Dahl as sion commanders to focus on their mis- IMCOM’s commanding general. sion: to fight and win the nation’s wars. Halverson expressed his sentiments It also allows for cost avoidance and cost of leaving command and taking the savings by centralizing management and responsibility of the ACSIM. purchasing power, and enables Soldiers “This is a bittersweet day as you all to focus on preparing for the current know, but it is a great day for the Army,” and future fight because they know their Halverson said. “It’s been an honor. Thank Families at home are being cared for. you for bringing the Army’s home every- Dahl pledged that IMCOM would where and we’ll continue to do that.” continue to provide the best support for Dahl assured Halverson and those 6 APG News • November 12, 2015

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iday giving with credit cards. This presenta- vation, and encouragement from nutrition and room 224 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The events&town halls tion provides more than 15 tips and ideas for fitness professionals. Participants will also be session will discuss the five pillars of health and avoiding debt and establishing a logical gift offered mid-month check-ins in the CECOM how they can provide immunity to stay healthy giving budget to avoid the regret of post-hol- Wellness Room by the APG Wellness Center, and happy. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12 iday debt. as well as lunch and learn classes based on the All non-C4ISR employees must register by The session is open to government civilians, Five Pillars of Health to assist them with their Dec. 9. C4ISR Slim Down Challenge partici- AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK contactors, and military. Non-C4ISR employees new healthy lifestyle journey. pants, must bring their Wellness Activity Ros- OPEN HOUSE must register with a Visitor Request Form by One new addition to this year’s challenge ters for attendance to be credited. Nov. 11. Please do not put your social security will be 10-15 minute power packed empower- VTC will be available for groups of employ- Interested in pursuing or completing your number on the form. Registered visitors should ment interviews of wellness celebrities at each ees who are not stationed at APG. For a VTC degree? The APG Army Education Center will be in the lobby of Bldg. 6001 at 11:15am to mandatory monthly weigh-in. dial in number and code, contact the G1 POC. host an open house in observance of American be escorted to the training room. Contractors The C4ISR Slim Down Challenge is open For sign language interpreters and other dis- Education Week, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the first must not invoice government contracts for time only to C4ISR civilians, contractors and military ability-related accommodations, contact the floor lobby of Bldg. 4305. spent at these activities. personnel. The initial weigh-in will take place 11 CECOM EEO Office at 443-861-4355 By Dec. 1. Representatives and information will be For more information, contact Tiffa- a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1 in Bldg. 6001, For more information, or to request a regis- available from: University of Maryland Univer- ny Grimes, CECOM G1, at 443-861-7901 or seond floor, room 224. tration packet, contact Tiffany Grimes, G1 POC, sity College; Harford County Community Col- [email protected]. Contact Tiffany Grimes, CECOM G1, at 443- at 443-861-7901,[email protected]. lege, Central Michigan University, and Florida 861-7901 or [email protected] for the Institute of Technology. MOAA SUSQUEHANNA registration and participation documents. ONGOING For more information, contact Tressie Stout CHAPTER PROFESSIONAL at 410-306-2042 or [email protected]. DEVELOPMENT MEETING THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19 KUSAHC CLOSED FIRST The Military Officers of America Associa- WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH TUESDAY DECEMBER 8 tion (MOAA) Susquehanna chapter will host TURKEY TROT RUN & ‘HIGHWAY Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic believes the key a professional development meeting at 510 TO HEALTH’ WELLNESS EXPO to being the premier health and readiness plat- APG SHARP POETRY SLAM Johnny’s restaurant at 510 Market Place Drive AMSAA will host a Turkey Trot run around form is a professionally-developed workforce, in Bel Air starting at 6:30 p.m. Team APG will host its first Sexual Harass- Plump Point Loop, starting at Bldg. 328. The and reinvesting in employees is an investment The meeting will include a buffet dinner, ment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) run will begin promptly after the morning Rev- to their service to APG. starting at 7 p.m. Capt. Kenneth Tarr, USMC, Poetry Slam at the APG North (Aberdeen) recre- eille bugle call, at 6:31 a.m. Assemble time is As such, KUSAHC will close the first Wednes- will serve as guest speaker. He will discuss ation center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 6:15 a.m. The run is open to all members of day of every month for training purposes until leadership theory and the many applications, The SHARP Poetry Slam is a competition at Team APG. further notice, starting Wednesday, Oct. 7. based on his experience as a USNA instruc- which poets read or recite original work. These That same day, AMSAA will host a Highway For more information, visit http://kusahc. tor, participant in humanitarian relief efforts performances are then judged on a numer- to Health wellness expo at Bldg 330, from 11 narmc.amedd.army.mil/SitePages/Home. ic scale by previously selected members of in Japan, and service with the French Foreign a.m. to 1 p.m. On-post participants include: the aspx or www.facebook.com/KUSAHC. Legion, among others. the audience. Participants will present SHARP- APG Army Wellness Center; SHARP Resource Dinner is $30 per person, for members and themed poems focusing on such topics as pre- Center; Chaplain Corps; GNC; and APG Fed- spouses; $35 for all other guests. To register, vention, culture change, intervention, aware- eral Credit Union. Other vendors include: Blue THROUGH 2015 contact TJ Staffieri by email at tjs3tjs3@gmail. ness, and more. Cross/Blue Shield; Natural Essential Oils; Health com, or visit the MOAA Susquehanna Chapter Attendees are encouraged to bring their Department; Rideshare; Upper Chesapeake 2015 CPR, AED webpage at www.susquehannamoaa.org. The lunch and enjoy the performances. All attend- Health Van; and more. MOAA is open to all commissioned officers of CLASS SCHEDULE ees will receive credit for the 2016 SHARP – For more information, contact Lori Wohr at all the uniformed services. All are welcome to The APG Directorate of Emergency Servic- PART TWO TRAINING and will not need to [email protected]. take the online training. Certificates will be attend the Professional Development dinner es has announced the CPR/AED class schedule issued at the end of the Poetry Slam. and see what MOAA is all about. for 2015. Classes are open to the entire APG For more information, contact Jody Jack- THURSDAY DECEMBER 3 community. son at 443-861-9258 or Michcell Shoultz at 410- ONGOING Nov. 18 – APG North (Aberdeen) chapel, 278-0137. SOCIAL HEALTH & WELLNESS Bldg. 2485 – 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. SESSION Dec 16 – APG South (Edgewood) Confer- BIBLE STUDY CLASS ence Center, Bldg. E4810 – 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. THURSDAY JANUARY 28 The C4ISR Wellness Committee invites The Religious Services Office hosts a new For more information, contact Mike Slay- Team APG to attend a Social Health and Well- Soldier and Family Christian Fellowship Bible man at 410-306-0566. ness Informational Session at the Myer Audito- TEAM APG 2016 WINTER BALL Study Class 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., every Tuesday rium, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The pleasure of your company is requested at the APG North (Aberdeen) chapel. Free As the holidays approach, we need to real- at the Team APG 2016 Winter Ball, to be held at childcare is included. The class focuses on bib- ize there are many choices we can enjoy while family&children Top of the Bay. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m., lical fellowship and outreach and encourage- staying the course with healthy eating plans. followed by dinner and dancing. ment through prayer and is open to the entire APG community. For more information, call The session covers how to make healthy choic- Tickets cost $55 for all civilians; $55 for ser- es for popular holiday foods and drinks during 410-278-4333. SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21 geant, E5 and above; and $50 specialist and the holiday season. below. Service member dress code is the Army C4ISR Slim Down Participants must bring Service Uniform or equivalent military uniform; their Wellness Activity Rosters so attendance FREE ADMISSION TO “ICE suit or formal dress for civilians. health&resiliency can be credited. Any contractors who partici- WORLD” SKATING RINK For more information, contact Garrison pate in CECOM activities must not invoice any The APG Civilian Welfare Fund is sponsor- HHC Commander Capt. Robert “Danny” Allen government contracts for time spent at these at 410-278-3000. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12 ing free admission to Ice World skating rink activities. in Abingdon from 7 to 9 p.m. Participants can Tickets can be purchased at the follow- VTC will be available for groups of employ- bring their own skates, or rent skates for $3. ing link: https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/ DIABETES & LUNG CANCER ees who are not stationed at APG. Contact apgrectract.html. Ice World is located at 1300 Governor Ct., INFO SESSION the CECOM G-1 for a VTC dial in number Abingdon, MD 21009. The C4ISR Wellness Committee will host a and code. For sign language interpreters and In order to receive free admission, partici- meetings&conferences Diabetes and Lung Cancer Info Session 11:30 other disability-related accommodations, con- pants must pre-register with the CWF Office by a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Myer Auditorium, tact the CECOM EEO Office at 443-861-4355 calling 410-436-4467. Bldg. 6000. Representatives from the Ameri- by Nov. 18. For more information, contact Patti Har- The G1 POC is Tiffany Grimes, at 443-861- TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17 can Diabetes Association and Medstar Franklin kins at [email protected] or 410- Square Breast Center in Bel Air will give presen- 7901 or [email protected]. 436-4467. tations on the signs, causes, treatments, and HOT TOPIC TRAINING FORUM preventive measures, as well as healthy lifestyle, TUESDAY DECEMBER 8 DAU will host the Hot Topic Training Forum, diet and exercise tips. miscellaneous “Additive Manufacturing: What it is and how it The session is open to government civilians, EDGEWOOD DENTAL CLINIC impacts aerospace, medical and defense indus- contactors, and military. Contractors must not CLOSED tries,” 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the APG DAU invoice government contracts for time spent at ONGOING facility, 6175 Guardian Gateway on Aberdeen these activities. The APG South (Edgewood) Dental Clinic will be closed due to a senior leadership con- Proving Ground. For more information, contact Tiffa- FIREWOOD AVAILABLE FOR The forum will seek to define additive man- ny Grimes, CECOM G1, at 443-861-7901 or ference. ufacturing and types of additive manufacturing [email protected]. SALE processes. It will explore the state of additive WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9 Firewood is available at a cost of $20 per manufacturing technology and discuss what APG SOUTH (EDGEWOOD) level standard 8-foot pick-up truck, $15 per it has to offer us in the future. Attendees can DENTAL CLINIC CLOSED APG IRON EAGLE COMPETITION level standard 6-foot pick-up truck, and $5 expect to discover the strengths and limitations per car trunk load. Permits to buy wood are of additive manufacturing and current happen- The APG South (Edgewood) Dental Clinic The APG Army Performance Triad initiative good for ten days, or until an order is filled, ings in the field today. will be closed Thursday, Nov. 12. will host the second APG Iron Eagle 6 a.m. at whichever comes first. Permits will be issued The presenter will be Mark Vitale, specialist Questions should be directed to Spc. Tracy the APG South (Edgewood) Hoyle Gym. The 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a first-come-first-served leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP. Vitale has over Glover at [email protected] or 410- event will consist of pushups, sit-ups, pull-ups, basis at APG South (Edgewood) in Bldg. 25 years of consulting and industry experience 278-5843. dips and a running event. E4630, Monday through Thursday. For more assisting commercial sector and federal govern- For more information, contact Capt. Joan- information, contact Scott English at 410- ment clients across a wide range of initiatives ONGOING na Moore, Performance Triad Action Officer, at 436-9804 or Kathy Thisse at 410-436-8789. including: operations strategy, additive manu- (410) 278-1773 or [email protected]. facturing, maintenance operations, demand/ WEAR BLUE: RUN TO ONGOING supply planning, inventory management, dis- REMEMBER HARFORD COUNTY/ THURSDAY DECEMBER 10 tribution/logistics, sourcing/procurement, and performance based logistics. APG RETIRING SOON? UNCLE SAM C4ISR SLIM DOWN CHALLENGE: Attendees can bring lunch to consume dur- A Harford County/APG-based Wear Blue: WANTS TO THANK YOU! Run to Remember community has been estab- JUMP START SESSION ing the presentation. Are you an APG Soldier or civilian nearing lished, with ongoing meets the second Satur- C4ISR Slim Down Challenge participants are This training forum provides 1.5 Continuous retirement from government service? Con- day of every month 8:30 a.m. at the Maryland invited to the jump start session “Weight Loss, Learning Points. To register, contact Ben Met- sider participating in the monthly Installation calfe at [email protected] or 410- and Pennsylvania Heritage Trail in Fallston. Nutrition and Exercise Guidelines” at Bldg. Retirement Ceremony. 272-9471 before Tuesday, Nov. 17. Wear Blue: Run to Remember communities 6001, fourth floor, room 120 from 11:30 a.m. run, jog and walk in honor of the nation’s fallen, to 12:30 p.m. The APG Garrison hosts the event the fourth Thursday of each month –except WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18 fighting and families. Learn how to eat well and move your Those interested in participating in the run body for optimal health presented by Tony November – and the first Thursday in should meet at the Annie’s Playground – Pavil- De Cesare, certified personal trainer, owner December, at the Dickson Hall (Ball Confer- SMOKE OUT CYCLE EVENT ion at 864 Smith Lane, Fallston, Maryland. Pets of Metabolix Nutrition, and Towson University ence Center). Much goes into the planning for these The APG Army Performance Triad initiative are allowed, but park rules do not allow retract- rugby coach. will host a Great American Smoke-out cycling able leashes. To request sign language interpreters and events. Event planners set up flag displays, event starting at noon at the APG North (Aber- All ability levels are welcome. Participants other disability-related accommodations, con- write speeches, print programs, provide deen) Exchange parking lot. Cyclists are asked are strongly encouraged to wear blue. tact the CECOM EEO Office at 443-861-4355 sound equipment and photography sup- to bring a small backpack and arrive 15 minutes Upcoming dates include: by Nov. 24. port and even create photo DVDs for each early. Tobacco cessation information will be Nov. 14 For more information, contact Tiffany retiree. provided to riders, to distribute to designated Dec. 12 Grimes at 443-861-7901 or tiffany.l.grimes.civ@ Also, awards and decorations are pre- smoke areas throughout the installation as part For more information, contact Robin Bruns mail.mil. sented to retirees and their spouses. of the route. at 910-987-6764 or [email protected]. All Soldiers and civilians are eligible to For more information, contact Capt. Joan- EDGEWOOD DENTAL CLINIC participate in the Installation Retirement na Moore, Performance Triad Action Officer, at CLOSED Ceremony regardless of unit or organization. (410) 278-1773 or [email protected]. TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17 This is a program designed to thank retir- The APG South (Edgewood) Dental Clinic ing personnel for their loyalty and perse- will be closed due to a senior leadership con- C4ISR SLIM DOWN CHALLENGE verance and for the sacrifices they endured THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19 ference. REGISTRATION DEADLINE while serving the nation. HOLIDAY SPENDING INFO The C4ISR Wellness Committee will host the Retirees are encouraged to participate 2015-2016 APG C4ISR Slim Down Challenge TUESDAY DECEMBER 15 and to share this day with family members SESSION beginning Dec. 1. Registration is open through and friends. The C4ISR Wellness Committee will host a Nov. 17. FIVE PILLARS OF HEALTH INFO After all, Uncle Sam wants to thank you. Holiday Spending Info Session 11:30 a.m. to This three-month Slim Down Challenge will SESSION Don’t you think you’ve earned it? 12:30 p.m. in Bldg. 6001, second floor, room be conducted in conjunction with the APG The C4ISR Wellness Committee invites For more information, contact Lisa M. 224. Celebrating the Holidays doesn’t have to Installation Slim Down Challenge. During this Team APG to the Five Pillars of Health Informa- Waldon, Garrison Training Operations Offi- mean going into debt. Recent surveys show challenge, participants will be taught healthy tional Session, held at Bldg. 6001, second floor, cer, at 410-278-4353 or email lisa.m.waldon. that 37 percent of Americans finance their hol- habits and receive nutritional tips, guides, moti- [email protected]. November 12, 2015 • APG News 7 MEMORIES OF ‘NAM Hometown Veteran lives to serve Story and photo by League of Cities. According to its website YVONNE JOHNSON at www.nlc.org, the council addresses APG News “transportation and infrastructure con- When he was playing in the woods cerns that come with having a base in behind Cross Roads Elementary School town or nearby; strategies for collabo- as a young child, Michael Bennett never rating with the local military leadership; envisioned himself as a future veteran of ways and means to assist in the process of an unpopular war or as a popular mayor retention of missions and attract addition- of his home town. al mission sets to supported installations; Bennett, who soon ends his run as and ideas and programs designed to suc- the mayor of Aberdeen, said his life will cessfully integrate veterans, participants continue to be guided by public service. in the Department of Defense Wounded Before he graduated from Aberdeen Warrior Program, families of deployed Senior High School, Bennett worked the service members of the Total Force, and midnight to 8 a.m. shift as a volunteer troops into the fabric of the community.” radio dispatcher at the former police sta- He said he enjoyed the challeng- tion location on Parke Street. es of ensuring the military community A lifetime member of the city’s fire has a voice in the league and working department, he recalled how Aberdeen to change the structure to be more pro- was “in those days.” active, solve issue and advocating to a “[APG] had a lot more trainees then larger audience to present issues to Con- and there was a lot more things here gress. The office took him to Capitol to attract young men. Weekends were Hill to meet with Senator John McCain sometimes like the wild west,” he said. As he prepares to leave office after eight years of leadership, Aberdeen Mayor and mayors from around the country, “Because I worked the night shift I Michael Bennett remembers ‘Nam as an important part of his lifetime of service. and he recently returned from a con- got to see a lot of young Soldiers and ference with the Tennessee representa- military police on weekends. tive on the Armed Services Committee He had changed to a dispatching posi- He said home changed a bit during nications systems for the state. When he in Nashville. tion with a local truck company when his absence. retired after 31 years in 2001 he started “We advocate for the military to he was drafted in 1968. Bennett report- “It was different. You really didn’t his civilian career in the same position ensure they have the right voices talking ed to Fort Holabird in Baltimore and talk about where you’d been. If I want- two days later. for them,” he said. soon after attended basic training at ed to talk, I talked to my dad. He was a He stayed there nine years. During He added that the mayor’s role Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He attend- World War II veteran and we had a lot in the final two years, and after a lifetime includes maintaining an “open conver- ed Advanced Individual Training for common.” of public service, he turned to politics. sation” with APG leadership and he fixed/rotary wing aircraft repair at Fort He later learned that after his depar- “There was a lot of stuff going on feels confident he accomplished that Rucker, Alabama. He said this was dur- ture from Cam Ranh, his unit was over- and I was thinking about running for with APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. ing “the height of ‘Nam” and there was run and several friends were killed. city council, but supporters asked me Bruce T. Crawford and his predecessor, “an overabundance of people in flight He recalled one friend in particular, a to go for mayor,” he said. “I ran on a then Maj. Gen. Robert Ferrell, who is school.” Bennett was included in a group young infantryman. platform of integrity and that resonat- now a lieutenant general and the Army that was pulled out for Air Traffic Con- “We were friends growing up,” Ben- ed with the people. I think I’ve done a Chief Information Officer/G-6. trol training, at Keesler Air Force Base nett said. “We always brought snacks good job. I took a city that was going In retrospect, Bennett said he hopes in Biloxi, Mississippi. at the PX; it’s what we existed on. One under that’s thriving now and well- he made a positive impact for the city. “It was a long, hot summer,” he said. day I ran into him and invited him to my respected in the state.” “I’d like to be remembered as some- “We had to wear Class A uniforms to hooch; we had a fridge and cold beer. I He said he retired after 40 years with one fair who did what was good for the class. But we knew 85 percent of us were found out he was KIA [killed in action] the state to devote full attention to the city and its citizens and was morally cor- going to Vietnam so there wasn’t a lot of a week later.” complaining.” office and spent the first six months rees- rect,” he said. “Every day, I was honored He said that years later he visited the tablishing relationships that had been to do this job. I’m proud of this town He returned home in November 1968 Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Wash- and after 30-days neglected; especially with the proving and this community and I would not live ington, D.C., and ground. anywhere else. This is my home town. leave reported to found his friend’s Fort Dix, New Bennett spent the past year as chair And I believe that most of the time we name inscribed of the Military Council of the National got things right.” Jersey for the first It [Vietnam] there. leg of his jour- “I wasn’t sure ney to ‘Nam. He taught you how I was ready to arrived in Bien do that,” he said, Hoa Air Base, BY THE NUMB#RS adding, “You by way of Alaska to take care of really didn’t talk and Japan. about it with any- “It was night yourself and body. People real- time and we were ly didn’t care.” all scared,” he others. I’m proud He said the recalled. Bennett was to have served. experience pre- assigned to the pared him for life. 125th ATC Com- Michael Bennett “It taught you Vietnam Veteran pany in Cam how to take care Ranh Air Base. of yourself and “There was a others,” he said. Nov. 15 is America Recycles Day, an educational lot of insurgency going on,” Bennett “I’m proud to have served. Really, I campaign that promotes and celebrates recycling. said, due to the buildup of the area for wouldn’t do it again but I’m glad for the key resupply and refueling activities. He experience.” added that refugee movement through He recalled flying back to the states 28 billion the area and mortar attacks were com- on Flying Tiger Airlines. After land- Number of glass bottles and jars that end up in U.S. mon place. ing in Oakland, he changed out of his landfills every year. His first night was memorable, he Class A uniform and picked up his tick- said. He spent the night on a cot in a bun- ets for home. ker across from a refueling point for 1st “I was never harassed beyond a few 100,000 Cavalry helicopters. comments at the airport but I just ignored Number of aluminum cans that are recycled each min- “I had a machine gun for a compan- them. My family was there to meet me ute in the U.S. Used aluminum cans are recycled and ion and I was feeling pretty secure,” he and that was all that mattered,” he said. back on the shelf as new cans in as few as 60 days. said. “About 3 a.m. we started hear- After ‘Nam, Bennett returned to his ing flares and then two M108 howitzers old job for about a year, then, when he opened fire. That really wakes you up in heard the Maryland State Police lowered 87 their height requirement from 6 feet tall the middle of the night.” Percentage of Americans who have access to curbside to 5 feet, 11 inches, he applied and was “We took a lot of rounds but we or drop-off paper recycling programs. were very well armed and prepared to accepted. respond,” he said, adding that “every “I slept on a wood floor two nights morning we had to check the runway for to stand taller,” he chuckled. “I was the booby traps.” shortest one in the barracks; they called 45 He worked the airstrip about five me “mini trooper.” Percentage of Americans who do not consistently recy- months and then, being one of the few He spent 20 years as a Maryland State cle their personal care products. Soldiers in the area who was able to Trooper in Prince George’s and Harford type, he took over for the company clerk counties including six years in the Edge- who was leaving. wood-Joppa area. 4.4 The assignment took him to Ban Me “It’s funny,” he recalled, “most of the Pounds of trash that the average person generates Thuot in the central highlands near the recruits in my class were Vietnam vet- each day. Cambodian border where they tracked erans and we all had handled weapons.” Army assets from point to point. Bennett married in 1972. He and his “We stayed on an Army/Air Force wife had one child and this year they cel- 1 ton compound then and from time to time I ebrated the birth of their first grandchild, Amount of recycled cardboard that saves 46 gallons of worked radar. I stayed there until I rede- named Otis after Otis Redding. oil. ployed in November 1969.” “My son-in-law is a musician,” he With less than six months left to his explained. By RACHEL PONDER APG News enlistment, Bennett was able to take an He retired as a lieutenant command- Source(s): http://www.kab.org; https://www.dosomething.org/; http://recycleacrossamerica.org/ early out and was on Individual Ready er in the electronics systems division recycling-facts Reserve status for six years. where he was responsible for commu- Want to make a difference in how sserviceservices aarere rendered at APG? Tell us how we are ddoing.i VVisiti it http://ice.disa.mil. Click on “ARMY” then “Aberdeen Proving Ground.” 8 APG News • November 12, 2015 Burials at APG cemeteries are rare By YVONNE JOHNSON ing every headstone and reconciling APG News that information with written files, the The Oct. 23 burial at the APG ceme- process included transferring informa- tery on APG North may have raised eye- tion from the paper file documents – on brows for those who never witnessed 5x8 index cards - and copying it into a burial on the proving ground, but the system. according to the garrison’s directorates “The database is loaded now,” he of Plans, Training, Mobilization and said, “and documented in the server at Security, and Public Works, APG ceme- Arlington.” teries are closed. Phase II of the operation, Zaengle Henry C. “Clint” Zaengle, DPTMS added, was establishing operation stan- Plans and Operations Division chief, dards and training additional CROs. said that officially, the cemeteries are He said the transformation has been considered “closed,” which means no amazing. new burials. “Right now Arlington has a website “However we do have subsequent where you can type in the name and get burials from family members who a photo and coordinates of the grave. It’s already have a family member in plot,” all iPhone and app capable.” he said. He noted that almost all Army instal- The Oct. 23 burial was a case in point lation have at least one cemetery and in which 93-year-old retired Col. Fran- some are still operational. cis Meredith Jr. who was twice stationed Requests for burial at APG, however, at APG, was interred next to his infant are “few and far between.” daughter who was born and died at APG “We had two this year but that was an in 1953. anomaly. Prior to that the last one was in Zaengle said when a request for buri- 2011,” he said. al is received the first thing that has to Photo by Molly Blosse In August, Capt. William Slemmer, occur is an investigation. Retired APG civilian and Command Sgt. Maj. Fred Posadas places an American born Dec. 1944 and died June 2015, who “Record keeping 40 and 50 years ago flag at the grave of a soldier in the APG Cemetery during the APG Veterans Day served six years and nine months at APG wasn’t the best,” he said, adding that observance, Nov. 9. While the installation’s cemeteries are considered closed, was buried here next to a family mem- corroborating claims with current files is service members may be interred at APG if their family member was buried at ber. Zaengle said Fort Meade casualty a careful, meticulous process that could the installation. assistance coordinated the event for the become more frequent, given the num- family which came from Colorado. ber of infants interred in the Aberdeen date,” he said. Arlington National Cemetery and man- “Each one is different,” he said, add- and Edgewood areas. Zaengle is one of only two Ceme- aged Phase I of the GPS documentation ing that fulfilling CRO obligations is “With family members outnumber- tery Responsible Officers (CRO) on the of gravesites that occurred in American considered an additional duty. ing Soldiers in post cemeteries, we don’t installation. The other is John Fink, chief military cemeteries worldwide after the “It is an additional duty for John [Fink] know how many more like Col. Mere- of the Directorate of Public Works Oper- 2010 National Cemetery mismanage- and I but it’s our pleasure to be able to dith we may possibly have to accommo- ations and Maintenance Division. ment controversy. provide that service,” he said, “especially Both have been school trained at Zaengle said beyond photograph- for those who served our country.” APG coaches teach football, Army philosophy

Story and photos by YVONNE JOHNSON APG News A group of Aberdeen Proving Ground Soldiers and civilians serving as youth football coaches with the Havre de Grace Recreation Committee sports program taught football “Army style” during the 2015 season that ended Oct. 31. Maj. Jay Coats, a test and evaluation officer, with the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, lead the Warriors team of 7-year-olds who played home games at Havre de Grace high school’s James R. Harris Stadium. Coats has been involved with the team the past four years, two as assistant coach and two as head coach. He said he and assistant coaches agreed on a military-grounded method of inspir- ing performance at the start of the season, and players and parents responded. The Army “Warrior Ethos” are the foundation to my coaching philosophy,” Coats said, adding that the objective is to foster a safe and fun environment for kids to be physically active and chal- lenged to learn and work as a team. The team’s final game held special meaning, Coats said. Players wore tape on their helmets displaying flags along with pink tape honoring breast cancer Head Coach Maj. Jay Coats, with the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, second from right, congratulates players awareness month and at halftime, they on the Havre de Grace Recreation Committee Warriors 7-year-old football team after their final game at James R. Harris made a special presentation to a local Stadium Oct. 31. With Coats are assistant coaches, from left, Reval Pena, a contractor with the Program Executive Office, woman who is currently battling breast Command, Control and Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T); construction worker Flo Fernando; Maj. Jeremy Rogers, with cancer. the Program Executive Office, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S); and Jim Ringsaker, a former Coats and Assistant Coach Maj. Jer- Army “brat” whose father was stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground. emy Rogers, an assistant program manager with the Program Executive Office, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and I’ve watched them grow and it’s been a “I believe they are really enjoying up in the Army he knows about the need Sensors (PEO IEW&S), wore ACU trou- lot of fun.” them,” she said. They’re teaching more to be flexible and make constant adjust- sers and hats to honor the upcoming Vet- Along with Rogers, assistant coaches than just football.” ments. Involved with the team for three erans Day holiday. Coats said the final include Reval Pena, a help desk techni- Team Mom Brenda Ringsaker add- years, he said he and Coats see eye-to- game was actually a make-up for the cian contractor with the Program Exec- ed that all the coaches were “great eye on leadership. homecoming game that was cancelled utive Office, Command, Control and coaches.” “We’re raising the next generation due to weather. He added that he and his Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T); They know how to get them ready for of leaders right here on this field,” he coaches have “made it more than just Jim Ringsaker of Havre de Grace, a for- the day,” she said. “By the time the game said. “From day one we taught them that football.” mer Army “brat” whose father was sta- starts they’re psyched up and ready to we’re here to win a championship; and “From drills, to practice, to the game, tioned at APG. Also assisting are Robert play.” every single day we build on that.” everything we do has Army symbol- Way, a lieutenant with the Baltimore Way is a first-year assistant coach Ringsaker is a civilian with the Social ism,” he said. “And we have total parent City Fire Department and Flo Fernando. with one son, Carson, on the team. Security Administration in Baltimore. involvement. We couldn’t do it with- “We’re kind of doing things the mil- “I loved it,” he said when asked about The team enjoyed a come-from- out that.” itary way,” Pena said, noting that this the season. behind victory and received season-end- In his second year as assistant coach, was his first official year as an assis- “They really came together. I watched ing medallions during an impromptu Rogers, whose son Logan is on the team, tant coach. He said he enjoys “get- them fall down and pick each other ceremony on the sidelines after the game. has been involved with the team for ting the kids ready and teaching them up. They learned the true meaning of Coats said he inserts Army values into three years. discipline.” teamwork.” his pep talks in ways the 7-year-old can “They understand we are military “We want them to have team pride. “And coach Coats is phenomenal,” he understand. and that we bring a different perspec- Even my son Richard gets it,” he said. added, “a wonderful motivator.” “We talk about leadership,” he said, tive to the community,” he said. “We Pena’s wife, Lakeah who volunteers Throughout the game, the only voice “And we emphasized going into the basically just want them to love foot- on the team cheerleading squad, said the louder than Coats’ was assistant coach fourth quarter that they needed to dig ball and become athletic and physical- coaches “really know how to communi- Jim Ringsaker. The Havre de Grace High deeper; to never accept defeat. And they ly fit while gaining a sense of teamwork. cate with the kids.” School alumnus said because he grew rose to the occasion.” Winter is coming Do you know where to go for winter weather updates?

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By STACY SMITH APG News Take a virtual trip through a human cell, encounter a family of beavers as they journey across the rugged wilder- ness, or ponder the mystery of black holes. These are just a sampling of the educational activities offered at the family-friendly Maryland Science Center. The idea of creating a science center took root within the Maryland Acade- my of Sciences, Maryland’s oldest scientific institution and one of the oldest such institutions in the entire nation. The early years of the 20th century saw an unprecedented expansion in scientific and technical knowledge; the academy responded to this by adopting the role of interpreter of science and technology to proteins are made. the public. Other noteworthy exhibits include Thus, the Maryland Science Center “Newton’s Alley,” a highly interactive was born and has been a staple attrac- area where children can learn about tion in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor since matter, energy, force and motion; “Fol- 1976. Combining education and fun, the low the Blue Crab,” which features a center features three levels of interac- large mechanical crab and spotlights tive exhibits, an observatory, planetari- the Chesapeake Bay and its health; and um and IMAX theatre. “Dinosaur Mysteries,” where the visitor The “Your Body: The Inside Sto- becomes the paleontologist, exploring ry,” exhibit takes visitors on a journey dig pits, a field lab, excavation sites, and through a day in the life of a human body other areas of discovery. - the sights, sounds, smells, and sensa- The Maryland Science Center also tions the body experiences from head to boasts many features dedicated to space toe. Visitors can stand inside the heart exploration and discovery. The center’s and lungs and feel the rhythmic beats rooftop urban observatory, with its com- and breaths, or touch the tops of differ- puter-controlled telescope, gives the ent food containers to release sounds the celestially-curious access to observable body makes after digesting everything planets and stars, along with other astro- from beans to carbonated beverages. nomical events. The observatory is free The popular exhibit also features to the public on Friday nights and to groundbreaking video technology that guests with paid admission on Saturday follows a cherry tomato as it travels when, weather permitting, a look at the Courtesy Photos from the mouth to the stomach, illustrat- sun is the focus of the day. (Top) The Maryland Science Center, a popular Baltimore attraction since 1976, ing the remarkable transformation from Visitors to the center’s planetar- lights up the Inner Harbor at night. The family-friendly, educational center fea- food to fuel. The multi-sensory exhibit ium can choose from eight different tures three levels of interactive exhibits, an observatory, planetarium, and IMAX also shows how daily activities affect the showings, then recline in their seats as theater. (Above) One of a dozen full-size model dinosaur skeletons brings to body and its health. thousands of stars and planets appear life the Maryland Science Center exhibit, “Dinosaur Mysteries.” Visitors to the exhibit can explore dig pits, a field lab and excavation sites like paleontologists. The exhibit “Cells: The Universe overhead. Star gazers can immerse them- Inside Us” zooms into the body to wit- selves in a race to return to the moon 40 ness the different cells that make up years after the historic Apollo land- three of which are three-dimension- ed at 601 Light Street in Baltimore’s human hearts, brains and bones. The ings, witness what would happen if they al. Beavers, humpback whales, Mount Inner Harbor and is open Tuesday to Fri- exhibit explains cell composition, the got too close to a black hole, or take a Everest, and natural disasters are just a day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday changing nature of cells and the promise “spaceship” on a journey past the sky’s few of the topics explored in movies that from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from of cell-based medical treatments. Vis- nightly canopy of constellations. range from documentaries to Hollywood 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, itors can fly through a virtual cell and The IMAX theatre features a five-sto- feature films. call the 24-hour information line at 410- walk through a giant maze to see how ry movie screen that shows nine movies, The Maryland Science Center is locat- 685-5225, or visit www.mdsci.org. Take necessary steps to prevent lung cancer

By COL. DARLENE HINOJOSA If a friend or loved one receives a Army Public Health Center cancer diagnosis, it is important to be November is Lung Cancer Awareness supportive. Choose positive and hope- Month. Lung cancer is the second most ful words, listen and offer hugs. Don’t common cancer in both men and women give people false hope or talk about oth- and the leading cause of cancer death in er people’s cancer outcomes. Do what- the United States. ever you can to make things easier for Each year, more people die from them, such as delivering meals, driving lung cancer than from colon, breast and them to appointments or assisting them prostate cancers combined. According with daily chores. to the U.S. Centers for Disease Con- Support a friend or family mem- trol and Prevention, nearly 90 percent of ber touched by lung cancer by wearing lung cancer cases are attributed to ciga- a white ribbon or tying a white ribbon rette smoking. Lung cancer can also be around an old oak tree or your mail- caused by breathing in dangerous, tox- box during the month of November. The ic substances (such as radon, asbestos, white ribbon is a symbol of hope--hope uranium, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, for better treatment options and out- nickel and some petroleum products) or comes for those living with lung cancer. everyday air pollution. For more information on lung cancer There are steps you can take to pre- Courtesy photo awareness, visit: vent lung cancer. Limiting exposure to Lung Cancer Alliance, http://www. smoke, radon, hazardous chemicals and Talk to your doctor if you have ever been Hoarseness lungcanceralliance.org/get-involved/ air pollution will help protect your lungs. exposed to any of these substances. Constant chest pain help-raise-awareness/lung-cancer- If you smoke, the best thing you can do Often people with lung cancer do not Shortness of breath, or wheezing awareness-month.html is to stop smoking. display symptoms until the disease is in Frequent lung infections, such as U.S. Centers for Disease Control Test your home for radon. If it is its later stages. A tumor could be in the bronchitis or pneumonia and Prevention, http://www.cdc.gov/ present, take steps to get rid of it. Wear lungs without causing pain or discomfort. Coughing up blood cancer/dcpc/resources/features/Lung- personal protective equipment like respi- When symptoms are present, they are dif- See your doctor right away, if you Cancer/index.htm rators, if you are exposed to dust or fumes ferent in each person but may include: notice any of these symptoms. If you American Lung Association, http:// at work. Help fight air pollution in your A cough that doesn’t go away and think you are at risk for lung cancer, talk www.lung.org/lung-health-and-diseases/ community. Even if you were exposed to gets worse over time to your doctor about being screened. lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer/ these substances many years ago, you are A chronic cough or “smoker’s Screening looks for cancer before a per- National Cancer Institute, http:// still at risk for developing lung cancer. cough” son has any symptoms. www.cancer.gov/types/lung

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SAVE THE DATE 4011/4907 or email usarmy.apg.imcom. CARE OPENINGS SUTHERLAND GRILLE TO list.apgr-usag-mwr-leisuretravel. Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) CLOSE FOR SEASON MOVIE NIGHT at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) offer NOV. 23 - APRIL 4 FEATURING ‘INSIDE OUT’ active duty military and DOD civilians and NOV. 20 CHILD & YOUTH contractors a comprehensive program to The Sutherland Grille at Ruggles Golf assist with full-day child care needs. Course will close for lunch service for the In celebration of Military Family Appreci- SERVICES The Aberdeen CDC has immediate full- winter season Nov. 23 and reopen April ation Month, MWR will host a family movie CYSS QUARTERLY time child care openings at their facility for 4. During this time, the grille will open for night showing the animated feature “Inside PARENT ADVISORY children ages 3 and 4 years old in need of meetings and special events. Out” at the APG North (Aberdeen) recre- full-time care and children attending Kin- For more information and the special ation center starting at 6:30 p.m. BOARD MEETING dergarten that need Before & After School holiday menu, call 410-278-4794. The movie night will feature free admis- NOV. 18 Care. sion and giveaways. Food and drink will be CYSS has established a Parent Advisory Through Teaching Strategies Creative available for purchase. HOLIDAY SEASON AT Board (PAB) that represents all CYSS pro- Curriculum and TS Gold, the program helps For more information, call 410-278- grams. Parents or guardians are encour- children work with their strengths, interests, RUGGLES 4011/4907. and each other, to feel good about them- aged to attend the next quarterly meeting, DEC. 1 - 18 selves, and to grow as individuals. Activities scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at are offered in the areas of oral language, Celebrate the holiday season at Ruggles LEISURE & TRAVEL the APG South (Edgewood) youth center, social/emotional, physical, cognitive, liter- with festive holiday music, seasonal decora- Bldg. E1902, if they have a child currently acy, mathematics, science & technology, tions and a fire in one of our two fireplac- 2015 HOLIDAY BAZAAR enrolled in any program offered by CYSS. es. The Sutherland Grille is booking special NOV. 18 social studies, arts and English language Any CYSS family who has a child enrolled acquisition. Sign up your child today! events for the December holiday season. APG MWR Leisure Travel will host a Hol- in a full-time CYSS program will receive two Participants must be registered with Par- Dates are available for weekday luncheons, iday Bazaar at the APG North (Aberdeen) parent participation points for their atten- ent Central Office. Fees are based on total after work functions, or weekend parties, recreation center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featur- dance. Patrons are free to bring their own family income. between the hours of 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. ing a variety of vendors selling everything lunch, if desired. For additional information contact Par- For more information and the special from home décor and jewelry to baked For more information, contact Myria ent Central Office at 410-278-7479 or 410- holiday menu, call 410-278-4794. goods and much more. The event will also Figueroa at [email protected] or 278-7571. feature music and door prizes. 410-278-2572. For more information, contact MWR Lei- ARMY COMMUNITY sure Travel at 410-278-4011/4907 or usarmy. YOUTH SPONSORSHIP All youth between the ages 8-18 can SERVICE apg.imcom.list.apgr-usag-mwr-leisuretravel LET’S COOK NOV. 14 request a Youth Sponsor before, during or SPECIAL NEEDS FOCUS DEC. 12 after their move to the Aberdeen Proving GROUP, SUPPORT NEW YORK CITY BUS Ground community. A Youth Sponsor can International cooking class will teach chil- TRIP provide you with information about schools, GROUP MEETING dren different skills to prepare foods from shopping and culture or maybe become NOV. 19 DEC. 5 different places around the world. The chil- your new friend! Youth Sponsorship is co- The Execeptional Family Member Pro- The Civilian Welfare Fund will sponsor a dren will learn about sanitation and kitchen ordinated by the Youth Services and will gram will host a Special Needs Focus Group holiday bus trip to New York City Saturday, safety. They will also be taught different match sponsors to new youths according to recipes that require little help from their and Support Group Meeting at the APG Dec. 5. The cost of $48 per person includes gender, age/grade, interests/hobbies, and North (Aberdeen) post chapel. The special roundtrip coach bus service to and from parents. Children will learn to cook up to 3 school attending. dishes including a main dish and a dessert. needs focus group will meet 5:30 to 6:30 the Big Apple. Explore New York on your Why request a Youth Sponsor? Moving Each class, open to children ages 7 and p.m., and the special needs support group own or see a show. The bus will leave the to a completely new location is sometimes up, will be held at the Corvias Bayside Com- will meet 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Both meetings APG North (Aberdeen) post theater at 6 scary, exciting, but always new and differ- munity Center, 2658 Chesapeake Ave., 10 are open to all members of Team APG. a.m. and the Beards Hill Plaza at 6:10 a.m. ent. It always helps when you have some- a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is a $17 supply fee, For more information, contact Nancy Return trip leaves New York at 5:45 p.m. one that can show you around and tell you per class. Goucher at [email protected] or with a scheduled arrival back at APG around about your school or program, the commu- For more information, contact Shirelle 9:30 p.m. nity, places to see and shop, and introduce 410-278-2420. Womack at [email protected] For reservations, call Patti Harkins at you to new friends. The Youth Sponsorship or call 410-278-4589. IDENTITY THEFT 410-436-4467. Program can help your transition to a new DEC. 3 place easier. ACS will host a course discussing what MARVELS UNIVERSE LIVE CYBER SAFETY Why become a Youth Sponsor? Every- NOV. 23 one is encouraged to become a Youth ID theft is, how thieves steal your ID, and DEC. 11-13 Sponsor. If you like to help and meet new what you can do to deter, detect and The Internet has drastically changed the Marvel fans, assemble! Watch your favor- friends, then being a sponsor is the right defend against identity theft, 11:30 a.m. way that children interact with the world. ite Marvel Super Heroes including Spider- thing to do. As a Youth Sponsor, you get to 12:30 p.m., at Bldg. 2503. The class will They have access to in-depth knowledge, also explain the different classifications of Man, Iron Man and Hulk and threatening vil- to identify, meet and help incoming teens tools to express their creativity, and people ID theft and how you can safeguard your lains come to life in an action-packed Royal and youth. You pro-vide them with friend- from all over the world. Yet along with offer- information. Farms Arena extravaganza. You’ll definitely ship, a warm welcome, information, and ing fascinating, new ways to connect with To reserve a seat call ACS at 410-278- feel the energy-with cutting-edge special the world, the Internet also offers new risks. possibly a tour of the community/program. effects, pyrotechnics, aerial stunts, mar- 9669/7572. APG CYSS will open a discussion to Youth Centers are always looking for new tial arts, motorcycles and more. It’s being help begin a dialogue about internet safe- teen sponsors. hailed as the most technically advanced live ty with your child(ren) at the CYSS Admin To participate, contact the School Liai- CREDIT FINESSE show ever. Join Marvel fans of all ages for Bldg. 2503. The first session, open to first- son Office (SLO) at 410-278-2857 or email DEC. 10 this once-in-a-lifetime, monumental perfor- [email protected]. and second-graders, will be held 10 to 11 ACS will host a course identifying ways mance. The fate of the universe depends a.m. Parents are encouraged to stay for the on it! to properly use and build credit, 11:30 a.m. presentation. The second session, open to to 12:30 p.m. at Bldg. 2503. 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Sale continues ways to maintain a good credit report. To purchase tickets, visit MWR Lei- 278-2857 or [email protected] while supplies last. The Pro Shop is open The course is held in partnership with ACS sure Travel Services at the APG North from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Financial Readiness Program and Aberdeen (Aberdeen) recreation center, Bldg. For more information and the special Proving Ground Federal Credit Union 3326. For more information, contact PRE-SCHOOL AND holiday menu, call 410-278-4794. To reserve a seat call ACS at 410-278- the Leisure Travel Office at 410-278- KINDERGARTEN CHILD 7572/9669. November 12, 2015 • APG News 11 MD local to receive Medal of Honor

By J.D. LEIPOLD Army News Service (Left) Then-1st. Lt. Florent A. Groberg, officer in An American Soldier who was born in charge for personal secu- France, lived in Spain, and later moved to rity detail, 4th Brigade the United States with his family where he Combat Team, 4th Infantry became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2001, Division, enjoys the view will receive the nation’s highest military from a UH-60 Black Hawk award for his actions in Afghanistan, Aug. helicopter traveling over 8, 2012. Kunar province, July 16, Capt. Florent A. Groberg, now medical- 2012. ly retired, will receive the Medal of Honor, or MOH, from President Barack Obama, (Below) Then-1st Lt. Florent during a White House ceremony, Nov. 12. Groberg, platoon leader Born in Poissy, France, in 1983, Gro- of 4th Platoon, Company berg’s family would eventually move to D, 2nd Battalion, 12th Spain, back to France, and then finally Infantry Regiment, Task to the nation’s capital. He became a U.S. Force Lethal, patrols the citizen by his 18th birthday and graduat- city streets of Asad Abad, ed from Walter Johnson High School in Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2010. Bethesda, Maryland, in June 2001. The unit was there to per- Known as “Flo” to his friends, Groberg form a pre-meeting secu- next attended the University of Maryland, rity check of the area. where he competed in varsity track and Courtesy photos cross country. He graduated with a Bache- lor of Arts in criminology and criminal jus- his chain of command,” said Brig Gen. tice in May 2006. James J. Mingus, deputy commanding By then, Groberg said, he felt he owed general of the 4th Infantry Division and something to the country he’d sworn alle- of Fort Carson, Colorado. “Flo was and is giance to. So in July 2008, he signed up for a dynamic and powerful leader. He is all the Army, and was off to Officer Candidate about building teams and ensuring that his/ School on Fort Benning, Georgia. our team was ready for anything.” By December 2008, he was commis- In February 2012, Groberg returned to sioned as an 11A infantry officer. Being Kunar province with Task Force Mountain one to challenge himself, he also complet- Warrior. While there, in July 2012, he was ed the Infantry Officer Basic and Mecha- promoted to captain. nized Leaders Courses, and then followed Anything but routine on with Army Airborne and Ranger Schools. On the morning of Aug. 8, 2012, Grob- Groberg said he felt compelled to join erg and five other Soldiers were providing the Army and wear the uniform. a personal security detail for seven senior “The proudest thing I’ve ever done leaders, and were leading a dismount- in my life is to be able to wear this uni- ed movement of 28 coalition and Afghan form and serve this country with some of National Army, or ANA, troops to the pro- the greatest people I’ve ever met and will vincial governor’s compound in the city of always know,” he said. Asadabad. With schools behind him, he next took “The mission that day was one that we on his first role as a platoon leader with the had done on a week-to-week basis for five 4th Infantry Division on Fort Carson, Col- or six months. Maybe 20 times we’ve done orado. By December 2009, he was leading that same exact mission, so we knew what vest and Mahoney piled on to drive the “We’re going to save that leg ... you’ll his unit with Task Force Lethal through the to expect of the area,” recalled Groberg’s man into the road, Groberg knew what was be fine,” said Groberg, recalling what the Pech River Valley in Afghanistan’s Kunar radio telephone operator, Sgt. Andrew J. about to happen. From the point of identi- medic had told him, before he hobbled off province. Mahoney. “Basically, the governor of the fying the security breach to reacting took to help the next wounded Soldier. Having been trained at several of the province brings all the village elders from about 10 seconds. Groberg said he remembers being car- Army’s elite leadership schools doesn’t by around the area and coalition military lead- The man landed chest-first on the ried to an armored truck, and that he default make a second lieutenant a respect- ers together to discuss on-going projects.” ground. As he slammed onto the road, wasn’t going willingly. He said he remem- ed leader in a kinetic area like Kunar prov- As Mahoney had pointed out, the team he released a dead-man’s trigger, which bers that he had a lot of unanswered ince, Groberg remembered. had done perhaps 20 of these types of mis- he had squeezed and held before walking questions then. How’s his charge, bri- “I didn’t know anything about being sions. Mingus agreed that the nature of towards the Soldiers. The vest flashed, gade commander Col. Charles Mingus, a platoon leader or being a leader of men the job became somewhat routine. But sending thousands of lethal ball-bear- for instance? He learned the command- who had already by then, he said, ings flying. er had a slight concussion, but otherwise, been in combat for the team had plen- Mingus had watched the scene unfold. “the boss” was fine. Still, he wanted a sta- months,” Groberg I believe ty of time to get to He said that Groberg and Mahoney tus report and wanted to be the leader his said. “So when I know and under- didn’t hesitate, and that Groberg had NCOs had made him. was tasked with [Groberg] is stand how to oper- gone “all the way to subdue the attacker Finally, his Soldiers moved Groberg being a platoon ate together. ... clearly and absolutely, with no regard to the truck and loaded him in. He said for himself.” he was still trying to direct operations leader, I found out “You do begin absolutely “I have read many MOH citations, and control all that he could; he felt it his it was going to be to develop a keen a different transi- many are for multiple acts of bravery responsibility. sense of how your tion for me to earn deserving and and some for singular acts such as this,” Then, a senior NCO stared him in the respect from men team thinks and he continued. “I believe Flo is absolute- eyes and said, “Sir, I’ve got this - you’re who were already rates right up acts. On the day of ly deserving and rates right up there with done - now it’s time for you to recover,” battle-hardened Aug. 8, it was no the many incidents where Soldiers in a said Groberg, recounting the words of the Soldiers.” there with the different,” he said. split second make a life decision to jump NCO. “Then he stepped back and closed Groberg said “We knew of intel on a grenade or similar acts. This was the door.” he had a meeting many incidents that indicated a no different; he knew the mission, saw “That’s when all the pain came in. It felt with his platoon heightened aware- the threat, and with complete disregard like a blow torch was burning through my sergeant, Sgt. 1st where Soldiers ness, but there for himself, did everything to neutralize leg,” Groberg said. “Aug. 8, 2012, was not Class Korey Stal- were intel threats the threat.” a bad day; it was the worst day of my life.” ey, to discuss the in a split second of this nature that Nearly at the same moment, a second Since that day a little more than three situation. we dealt with suicide bomber set off his vest. years ago, Groberg has been through 33 “I told him make a life almost every day.” When the dust settled, five of those who surgeries to keep his leg. He wants to run I’m as green as it Mahoney said were on the mission that day had been again, just as he did in college, though he gets and I’m not decision to jump on routine visits killed. Among them were Command Sgt. knows he won’t ever run with the same over here trying to to the provincial Maj. Kevin Griffin, the brigade’s senior quickness. He still has two legs and con- make mistakes - on a grenade or governor’s com- enlisted advisor; Maj. Thomas Kennedy; tinues to push himself through the pain you have to be my pound, Groberg Maj. Walter Gray, an Air Force officer who that exists both physically and from the mentor and teach similar acts. This would go inside, helped coordinate air strikes; and Ragaei loss of comrades. and work with sit as security, and Abdel Fattah, a volunteer worker with the “Receiving the Medal of Honor is not me. He was hap- was no different. act as scribe so U.S. Agency for International Develop- about me,” he said of the honor. “It’s about py that I had come then-colonel Min- ment, Groberg said. a terrible day that translated into the loss of into the unit with Brig Gen. James J. Mingus gus wouldn’t have The first explosion threw Groberg and four brothers.” Deputy Commanding General, 4th Infantry Division that type of mind- to take notes. The Mahoney some 15 feet from the blast. Today, Groberg and Mahoney still keep set, so for the first rest of the detail While they had serious injuries, they were in touch and remain friends. week I just over-watched everything the would pull security around the building’s both alive - something Mahoney said he Mahoney’s actions on that day in unit did - how we reacted in combat situa- perimeter with ANA support. has been hard-pressed to explain. August 2012, earned him the Silver Star. tions,” Groberg recalled. But Aug. 8 wouldn’t be a routine day “If I were a religious man, I’d say by The sergeant was also recognized as the After a week or so that included being in the least. the grace of God,” Mahoney said. “But USO Soldier of the Year during an October hit by the enemy a few times, he and Stal- Groberg served as lead at the top of the since I’m not, I say by the grace of body 2014 ceremony in Washington, D.C. Gro- ey sat down to talk about the company security diamond, escorting three brigade armor. I really don’t know. I tell Soldiers berg made it a point to attend that ceremo- commander’s vision, the battalion com- commanders, three battalion command- to believe in your body armor.” ny once Mahoney told him about it. mander’s vision, and how the squad leaders, and an Afghan general. As the detail After the detonation of the explosive, “I sent a short text to him and he replied ers could help put together an overall plan. moved cautiously down the street toward Groberg struggled to regain control of simply that he’d be there for the ceremony “We were in many, many firefights the governor’s compound, an ambush the situation. and the next thing I knew he showed up,” together. Because of the leadership and started to unfold - first with two motor- “I remember waking up in shock. My Mahoney said. “He came out of the wood- trust we developed, I understood that no cycles as a diversion, which the ANA sol- helmet was loose so I threw it away. I work and there he was standing tall and officer will ever be successful without diers managed to flag down. couldn’t find my rifle, but picked up my proud to be there for me and my family ... the direct support and mentorship of a “A man came out of a building to our pistol and made sure I had a round in I hope I can do that for him.” noncommissioned officer [NCO],” Gro- left walking backwards,” Groberg said. “It the chamber,” Groberg said. “I couldn’t Mingus said he considers Groberg and berg said. “Because of that, we were was eerie and looked suspicious. I yelled remember what happened. I thought I had Mahoney to be part of his personal Fami- able to bring everyone home from the at him and he turned around immediate- stepped on an IED [improvised explosive ly. He said the retired captain has visited deployment.” ly and then started walking towards us. device]. My fibia was sticking out of my with his Family several times and they’ve Upon returning home in June 2010, He looked like a young man with a beard, left leg, my skin was melting, and there linked up during his travels to Washington. Groberg continued serving as a platoon wearing man-jams and dark clothing. He was blood everywhere. I checked myself “I consider both he and Sgt. Mahoney leader until he was promoted to first didn’t appear to be himself that day ... most for internal injuries and started to drag as permanent members of our Family,” lieutenant and reassigned as an infantry likely drugged. myself out of what was probably a kill Mingus said. “In spite of our losses that company executive officer. He held that “Sgt. Mahoney to my left moved in zone for small-arms fire.” day, our team will forever be in debt to position from October 2010 until Novem- with me and struck him, then Mahoney Help came from his platoon sergeant, their sacrifices that saved many lives ber 2011. and I threw him. I pushed him as hard as I who grabbed the captain by the han- that day. Our hearts ache for our loss- He next became the personal security could away from our patrol, because I felt dle of his plate carrier and dragged him es that day and the others during this detachment commander for the 4th Infan- he was a threat. I just wanted to make sure into a ditch. There, the group’s medic, deployment, but if not for the hero- try Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry he wouldn’t hurt anyone,” said Groberg, Spc. Daniel Balderrama, applied a tour- ic actions of Flo and Sgt. Mahoney on Division. adding that he had noticed an abnormal niquet to stop the bleeding. Balderrama Aug. 8, 2012, there is no doubt that “I hand-picked him based on personal bulge under the man’s clothing. was himself injured, suffering from torn there would have been many more loss- observations and recommendations from As Groberg grabbed the intruder by the knee ligaments. es that day.” 12 APG News • November 12, 2015 Retirement Services celebrates 60 years

By MARK E. OVERBERG Management Command. Unlike other Army Retirement Services military services, Army RSOs are almost In 1920, the U. S. Army’s popula- exclusively government civilian employ- tion of Retired Soldiers was only about Retirees Corner ees, contractors or Soldiers. There is an 6,000. That number had grown to more RSO on almost every Army installation, than 100,000 by 1955. Recognizing the at every state National Guard Joint Forc- strategic importance of this growing es Headquarters and at the four Army Reserve Regional Support Com- population, then Army Chief of Staff Retirees Corner is a new, recurring feature in the APG News. It address- mands. These employees are trained in Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor created the es the topics that matter most to the retirees in our community. For more their duties by three distance learning Army Retirement Services Office on information about retiree services, visit www.soldierforlife.army.mil. courses developed by the Army Retire- Nov. 14, 1955. He charged the office To suggest retiree-related topics for the Retirees Corner series, email ment Services Office and the Defense with overseeing the new retirement ser- [email protected]. Finance and Accounting Service. vices program and writing Army policy for preparing Soldiers to retire and for Program areas of responsibil- their care after retirement. ing level between wars. over 249,000 surviving ity In November, the Army Retirement And as Americans’ spouses. As the population of Retired Soldiers Services Office will host a ceremony at has grown, so too has the retirement ser- health improved Program man- the Pentagon commemorating Gen. Tay- and their longevity vices program. The Army Retirement agement lor’s creation of the retirement servic- increased, the size Services Office is the Army’s policy pro- Retirement services program. Similar ceremonies may of the Army’s retired ponent for the three military retired pay es policy and program plans, the career status bonus program, be planned at Army installations. These community con- oversight is managed the Survivor Benefit Plan, the Annuity ceremonies will celebrate Retired Sol- tinued to grow, sur- diers as true Soldiers for Life, and invite by the Army Retire- for Certain Military Surviving Spouses, passing 500,000 in the ment Services Office’s the Special Survivor Indemnity Allow- them to continue serving the nation and mid-1990s. the Army. staff of seven Department ance, the MyArmyBenefits website, the Today, the Army has of the Army civilian employ- Army Chief of Staff’s Retired Soldier Retired community continues more than 944,000 Retired ees plus one field grade liaison Council, portions of the Uniformed Ser- to grow Soldiers, including Gray Area Sol- officer each from the Army Reserve and vices Former Spouse Protection Act, Several factors have contributed to diers. These are Reserve Component the Army National Guard. the RSO training and certification pro- the exponential growth of the Army’s Soldiers who have earned retirement The program is implemented by a gram, Army Regulation 600-8-7 (Retire- retired community. With the creation benefits, but won’t receive them until worldwide network of retirement servic- ment Services Program) and strategic of the Warsaw Pact and the beginning age 60, or less if they earned a reduced es officers (RSOs) and Survivor Benefit communications about the program. The of the Cold War after World War II, the age retirement by serving in operation- Plan (SBP) counselors under the lead- Army Retirement Services Office web- U.S. Army remained large instead of al deployments starting in 2008. The ership of the Army Reserve, the Army site is http://soldierforlife.army.mil/ being reduced to its historical low staff- Army’s retired community also includes National Guard and the Installation retirement. CID warns of online extortion, blackmail scams

U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command could be hurtful to one’s personal or pro- For many, the words extortion and fessional life if revealed. Because the blackmail bring forth images of Holly- victim does not realize they are being wood movies, celebrities having illicit scammed, they see the requests or dis- affairs and corporations trying to hide a cussion as a normal part of the develop- wrongdoing. ing friendship and are willing to share In today’s world of Internet commu- the information.” nications, Internet dating and social net- To the victim’s surprise, Andrews working, extortion and blackmail can said, the scammers then threaten to happen to anyone who discusses, admits, release that information if money is not or posts a lapse in judgment or their paid. personal or financial issues over the Another instance of extortion can Internet. More alarming, extortion and occur when scammers obtain an indi- blackmail can happen to innocent individual’s personal information as part of viduals whose personal information has a data breach. Such breaches, accord- been stolen as part of a data breach. ing to the Identity Theft Resource Cen- The U.S. Army Criminal Investiga- ter, occurred 591 times in the first nine tion Command, commonly known as months of this year alone, compromising CID, warns the Army community to be more than 175 million records. aware of Internet “Following a extortion and black- If you receive a phone call data breach, these mail scams and to scammers, these Courtesy photo report any instance or email you believe to be criminals, may The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly known as CID, warns the Army community to be aware of Internet extortion and blackmail scams and where a Soldier, an extortion attempt, take try to extort money from individ- to report any instance where a Soldier, Army dependent, or Army civilian is or Army dependent, the following measures: has been faced with threats involving the payment of money or other valuables. or Army civilian is uals who have a or has been faced If the safety or wellbeing of personal, financial, with threats involv- someone is in imminent dan- or medical condi- refuses to provide details of the alleged you believe to be an extortion attempt, ing the payment ger, contact local law enforce- tion they would loan and may become abusive when take the following measures: of money or other ment immediately. not want exposed,” questioned. The FBI report further states If the safety or wellbeing of some- Andrews said. that victims are often threatened with one is in imminent danger, contact local valuables. Do not reply to the email, The FBI report legal action, arrests, and in some cases law enforcement immediately. Extortion and click on any links, or open any gave one exam- physical violence if they refuse to pay. Do not reply to the email, click on blackmail are attachments. crimes that have ple, called payday “Extortion is a touchy subject,” any links, or open any attachments. grave consequenc- Report the email to the Inter- loans, deferred- Andrews said, “because it often deals Report the email to the Internet es for its victims, net Crime Complaint Center at deposit check loans with intimate or very personal informa- Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. to include finan- www.ic3.gov. or cash advance tion. Army personnel, however, need to be File a complaint with the Feder- cial loss. The FBI’s loans, as the most upfront and report it, and they should not al Trade Commission at www.ftccom- File a complaint with the Feder- plaintassistant.gov Internet Crime www. abundant type of pay any money if they are being extorted.” . al Trade Commission at Complaint Cen- ftccomplaintassistant.gov. extortion scam CID officials said the best thing Sol- Report the email to your email and diers, civilians, and their family mem- Internet service provider. ter 2014 Internet reported. The Crime Report stat- Report the email to your email scam takes place bers can do is to try to prevent it from Move the email to your spam folder. ed that more than and Internet service provider. when an individu- ever taking place. All are encouraged to If contacted through social media, $16 million dollars Move the email to your spam al’s personal infor- be cautious with their online presence report the contact to the social media was extorted from folder. mation has been and what information they give to people provider. victims that year. If contacted through social revealed to what they have met online or via email, and be “The CID will continue to aggressive- “In many media, report the contact to may appear to be vigilant when receiving calls from indi- ly investigate and work with our global instances, the situ- the social media provider. a legitimate busi- viduals posing as legitimate businesses. partners to prosecute those who threat- ation begins when ness. The scammer Whether or not your data has been en our military forces and attempt to an unknowing vic- calls the individu- stolen, officials said, you need to be defraud them of their hard-earned mon- tim is befriended by someone on the al notifying them that a loan in his or informed and wary of spam, phishing ey,” Andrews said. Internet, often as part of an online dat- her name is delinquent and must be paid emails and promises of protection by Soldiers, Army civilians, and their ing or social media site,” said Daniel in full to avoid legal consequences. The identity theft and credit repair servic- family members, who have been threat- Andrews, director of CID’s Computer scammer has accurate information, such es from future exposure. Officials fur- ened with extortion, should contact Crime Investigative Unit. “The scam- as social security numbers, birth dates, ther warn individuals to be suspicious of their installation military police or CID mer quickly builds a friendship and trust bank account numbers, etc., and poses communications regarding data breaches office. Individuals can also email CID at with the victim, and will begin to ask as a representative of a legitimate agen- that do not come from credible sources. [email protected], or call for or discuss information or photos that cy collecting debt. The scammer often If you receive a phone call or email 1-844-ARMY-CID (844-276-9243). Have a great idea for a story? Know about any interesting upcoming events? Wish you saw more of your organization in the paper? The APG News accepts story ideas and content you think the APG community should know about.

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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 1999.

By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News 2015 10 Years Ago: Nov. 9, 2005

(Left) Spc. Rondi Edward leads a dance number during a performance of the U.S. Army Soldier Show at the post theater.

2010

(Right) Spc. Conrad Wwanyiky, a medical technician with Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic, conducts a body mass index screening on 2000 retiree Ricky Godbolt during Retiree Appreciation Day at the post recreation center.

25 Years Ago: Nov. 7, 1990

(Left) Investigator Steven Jones of the Directorate of Law 1990 Enforcement and Security invites Soldiers to step closer to smell burning marijuana and hashish during a controlled burn demonstration and instruction of identifying the illegal substances at the 523rd Military Police Company.

1980

(Right) Instructor Staff Sgt. Natalie Benson, left, looks on as civilian Mark Hoffman of the Human Engineering Laboratory drinks water from a canteen while wearing a protective mask at the APG processing center for Soldiers, civilians and contractors deploying to Operation Desert Shield.

1970 50 Years Ago: Nov. 11, 1965

(Left) Draftee Pvt. William N. Duncan, a former defensive lineman for the Los Angeles Rams, and a student with the U.S. Army Ordnance Center and School, poses with books and a football representing his past and 1960 current occupations.

(Right) Engineer David Weiss from McGill University assembles wind study projectiles named after Bel Air and other Maryland cities during a joint U.S./ Canadian research exercise hosted by the U.S. Army Ballistic Research Laboratory.

1950 14 APG News • November 12, 2015 Army rucksacks of the future About 12 feet above the floor are a One day, dozen cameras surrounding and pointed at the treadmill. Attached to each camera rucksacks may is a near-infrared light and sensor. The infrared shines harmless waves of light power Soldier’s onto the test subject who’s fitted with an array of reflectors, she said. The sensors then communicate in 3-D the exact loca- electronic devices tion of the test subject’s position, veloci- ty and acceleration to computer software. The purpose is to decipher the test sub- By DAVID VERGUN ject’s “joint kinematics,” or movement, Army News Service to determine how the load is affecting the A novel attachment to the Soldier’s Soldier’s gait. assault pack might someday reduce the The 3-D images and data are invalu- number of batteries carried to power able biomechanical indicators of poor or night-vision devices, radios and other good posture, she said. This will deter- equipment, as well as help make dis- mine if an individual’s gait is making the mounted patrols less fatiguing. subject more or less susceptible to injury. Courtney Webster, a biomedical engi- For a control test, the assault pack neer with the Army Research Laboratory, minus the Energy Harvesting Backpack or ARL, is in the middle of testing with attachment is used, with the same amount her team the prototype “Energy Harvest- of weight, she said. Test subjects spend a Pfc. Austin ing Backpack” at the Soldier Performance total of 10 minutes on the treadmill, walk- Penwell takes a and Equipment Advanced Research, or ing or running at different speeds, differ- spin on the tread- SPEAR, facility here. ent loads, different inclines, and, with the mill, wearing the How it works assault pack and with the assault pack Energy Harvesting A frame mounted to the standard-issue plus the attachment. Backpack. assault pack contains a two-spring, rack- Another device measures VO2, or and-pinion suspension system that allows maximal oxygen uptake. It’s used to cal- Photo by Todd Lopez it to gently glide up and down as the Sol- culate fatigue, she said. Put simply, the dier is walking or running, Webster said. more oxygen subjects take in, the more As the assault pack moves, the mechan- fatigued they’ll become over time. ical energy produced by the motion Finally, the charge of the battery is mea- recharges the Soldier’s battery, she said. sured to determine how effective the attach- The other thing that happens is that the ment is in generating power, she said. up-and-down motion is gradual and con- Thus far, 12 Army civilians and controlled. Without the attachment, this is not tractors have been tested, Webster said, the case, she said, providing a compar- noting that there are not that many Sol- ison to a backpack full of school books diers on Aberdeen to test, and that Soldier that “bounces and slams your shoulders testing will definitely take place, but only when running.” once the system matures past the preliminary research phase. Measuring its effectiveness Among the test subjects, there were The SPEAR facility, which resembles both males and females of varying heights ing the testing. “we’re just trying to determine the energy a warehouse about the size of a basket- and weights. On Nov. 3, ARL held an open house. output we get. We need that knowledge ball court, has the requisite capabilities On that day, two mechanics from the first before proceeding.” to measure fatigue as well as energy pro- Preliminary results motor pool of 20th Chemical, Biologi- Looking ahead duced by the device. Webster declined to give findings and cal, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives The immediate goal is to get a total In the middle of the facility’s concrete conclusions, since testing is still under- Command here tried the Energy Harvest- of 20 people tested, Webster said. At that floor is a pit, similar to the ones in auto way. She did, however, provide some ing Backpack for the first time. Both were point, all of the data will be aggregated mechanic shops, but smaller. Inside the observations. accustomed to using the assault pack. and results will be published. That should pit is an industrial treadmill that’s mount- Reception to the comfort of using the Pfc. Austin Penwell said “it felt weird happen by this coming spring. ed atop force plates. The top of the tread- Energy Harvesting Backpack varied, with at first,” but it soon became “more com- All of that data will also be fed to the mill is parallel to the floor. some saying they felt the motion of the fortable than my normal rucksack. The U.S. Army Communications-Electronics This setup “allows us to capture pack threw them off balance. “No one weight distribution is perfect. I could Research, Development and Engineer- ground-reaction forces” with sensors expressed discomfort as much as feeling wear this all day, running or walking. It ing Center, or CERDEC, the organiza- when a test subject is walking on the unstable.” She added that it’s possible that doesn’t move around as much as a regu- tion that requested ARL do the testing, treadmill or running with the rucksack, given time using the device, the test sub- lar rucksack would. It’s pretty stable. It’s she said. Webster said, explaining that ground- jects might become accustomed to using very smooth.” Incidentally, CERDEC has been in reaction forces are impact forces on the it and might change their opinions. How- Pfc. Kenneth Blandon declared it partnership with Lightning Packs, LLC body resulting from when the feet strike ever, lengthy trials were not run, as each “very comfortable. It feels good.” And, on the design of the Energy Harvesting the ground while walking or running. test was limited to 10 minutes per person. he added that his assault pack, minus the Backpack, she said. The force plates can also be lowered, Others thought the Energy Harvest- device, “goes all over the place and jumps Webster also said that ARL has, in the such that one end of the treadmill sim- ing Backpack was a lot more comfortable around” when he’s wearing it. ulates downhill walking or running. For than an assault pack without the device, past, worked with the Defense Advanced Tradeoffs uphill running, the motion of the treadmill she said. This information was gleaned Research Projects Agency, or DARPA’s can be reversed, she said. from questionnaires administered follow- Perhaps the biggest limitation of the Warrior Web Program. The Warrior Web device, Webster said, is that it weighs 15 program seeks to develop the technolo- pounds. That’s not insignificant because gies required to prevent and reduce mus- All employees must schedule “use Soldiers are already heavily loaded down. culoskeletal injuries caused by dynamic The weight offset would be fewer bat- events typically found in the warfighter’s teries to carry, and each battery is about environment. or lose” leave by Nov. 28, 2015. the size of a paperback novel - not the She said DARPA might find the testing tiny batteries found in stores. The other results quite informative as well. Civilian Personnel Advisory Center offset would be creating a lighter device. “Everything we see is fairly early on in The deadline for scheduling excess, or “use or lose” leave is fast approaching. But that would be in the future, she said. the prototype phase; hopefully it will be The current leave year ends for most APG employees on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016. All For now, testing for weight wasn’t a goal, fielded to Soldiers someday,” Webster said. excess leave must be scheduled and approved prior to the beginning of the third pay period, prior to the end of the leave year. Employees subject to excess leave carryover should be aware that the deadline for scheduling excess leave is Saturday, Nov. 28. Excess leave restoration There is a two-step process for having excess leave restored which cannot be used due to a work exigency. Commanders/directors are responsible for approving exigencies within their organizations. In this capacity, commanders/directors should only approve exigencies for rare circumstances. This expectation applies to all employees regardless of grade. Diligence must be used to ensure that all supervisors are working with their employees to properly schedule and use their excess leave. However, if a supervisor confirms an exigency which prevents an employee from using his/her excess leave before the end of the leave year (Jan. 9, 2016), the supervisor will need to document the exigency by Nov. 28 for each employee affected. Then, after the leave year has concluded (after Jan. 11, 2016), the employee should coordinate the supervisor’s exigency confirmation documentation with the servicing Custom- er Service Representative (CSR) to get his/her excess leave restored. If management becomes aware of an exigency after the Nov. 28 deadline for scheduling excess leave, which prevents an employee from using scheduled and approved excess leave for which the supervisor and employee arranged prior to the deadline, the supervisor must document the exigency which prevented the employee from taking his/her scheduled excess leave. Then, after the leave year has concluded (Jan. 9, 2016), the employee should coordinate the supervisor’s exigency confirmation documentation and the documentation showing that the employee and supervisor had scheduled excess leave to be taken prior to the Nov. 28 deadline with their servicing (CSR) to get his/her excess leave restored. If sickness prevents an employee from taking his/her scheduled excess leave (leave that was arranged between the employee and supervisor before Nov. 28), the time is eligible to be restored. In this situation, the supervisor should document that it was planned for the employee to use his/her excess leave before the end of the leave year, but the employee could not use the excess leave as a result of sickness. Then, after the leave year has concluded (after Jan. 9, 2016), the employee should coordinate the supervisor’s documentation with their servicing CSR to get his/her excess leave restored. If employees have excess leave and do not follow the procedures mentioned in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of this notice, they risk losing their excess leave without an option to restore it. Voluntary Leave Transfer Program The Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP) offers a viable alternative for those individuals who wish to donate their excess annual leave to eligible federal employees. Federal employees who receive VLTP donations are able to remain in a pay status after they have depleted their annual leave and sick leave, while recovering from a health ailment or in working to try and get an eligible family member well. To make a donation, individuals must complete either an OPM 630-A (inside the agency) or an OPM 630-B (outside the agen- NOVEMBER SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY cy). Donations for the end 1234 567 of the year must be sub-

mitted to Sue Campbell, 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 VLTP Coordinator no later than Jan. 6, 2016. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 For more information about the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program, 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

contact Sue Campbell at 29 30 410-306-0266. 16 APG News • November 12, 2015 25. She was the first woman to ally involving five or more cars in qualify and compete in both the NASCAR and Automobile Racing Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona Club of America (ARCA) stock car 500. racing. 26. A person who specializes 14. Dover International Speed- in creating the sheet metal body way is nicknamed “The_____ of a stock car. Mile.” 29. In 2007, NASCAR adopted 15. In 2011, he became the the use of ______fuel in all three youngest driver to win the Dayto- of its top series. na 500. 30. The ______Speedway 17. His aggressive driving style is the shortest track in the NAS- earned him the nickname “The CAR Sprint Cup Series. Intimidator.” 31. A measurement of 18. Star of the 2006 NAS- mechanical or engine power. CAR-themed comedy, “Tallade- 32. Former NASCAR driver ga Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Richard Lee Petty, who won 200 Bobby.” races during his career, is nick- 19. Retired NASCAR driver named “The ______.” Bill Elliott, from Georgia, is also 33. In 2013, she became the known as “Awesome Bill from first female NASCAR driver to win ______.” a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series pole, 20. Number of months in a qualifying for the Daytona 500. NASCAR season. 22. Slang term for tire traction. Down 23. Slang term for the best 1. NASCAR was founded in route around the racetrack. 1947 and incorporated it in 1948 24. A racetrack straightaway. by this amateur stock car driver 27. The 2014 NASCAR Sprint and gas station owner. The APG Crossword Cup Series champion. 3. The only driver to win five 28. This three-time NASCAR consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Sprint Cup Series champion (1981, NASCAR: Tune into racing Series championships (2006-2010). 1982 and 1985) is a NASCAR ana- 4. The resistance a car expe- By RACHEL PONDER, APG News lyst for Fox Sports. riences when passing through air The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) serves as the at high speeds. sanctioning body for stock car racing, one of the most popular spectator sports 6. This color universally Think you solved last in the US. On Nov. 22, millions will tune in to watch the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup requires drivers to slow down due Series’ championship finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Complete this trivia to a hazard on the track, typically week’s puzzle? puzzle to learn more about NASCAR. an accident, a stopped car, debris Check out the solution below or light rain. Solution to the November 5 puzzle Across and 35 days, he became the 8. Darlington Raceway is nick- 2. The area where pit crews youngest winner in Sprint Cup named “The Lady in ______.” Series history when he won the service the cars is called pit 9. The Drive for ______Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New ______. program is a developmental sys- Hampshire Motor Speedway. 5. Tom Cruise starred as tem implemented by NASCAR to NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in the 16. Slang term for race car attract more minority and female 1990 movie “Days of ______.” brakes. individuals to the sport. 7. Mainly used in automobile 18. The Daytona 500, the first 10. In the mid-2000s, NASCAR racing, a restrictor ______is a race of the NASCAR season, is redesigned the racing car with device installed at the intake of an held during this month. safety improvements, calling it the engine to limit its power. 21. This South Carolina city “Car of ______.” 11. The sloping of a racetrack. is home to the NASCAR Hall of 13. The Big ______” is a 12. In 2009, at age 19 years Fame. phrase describing any crash usu-

WORD OF THE WEEK ACRONYM OF THE WEEK Desultory ACC Pronounced: des-UH L-tawr-ee Army Corrections Command Part of speech: Adjective The United States Army Corrections Command (ACC) exercises command and control and operational oversight Definition: for Army Corrections System (ACS) facilities worldwide. 1. Lacking a plan, purpose, enthusiasm, consistency, constancy, or visible order; dis- On order, ACC coordinates the execution of condemned connected; fitful military prisoners. Prior to its establishment in 2007, prisons operated 2. (Conversation or speech) Digressing from or unconnected with the main subject; under the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, U.S. Army Forces Command, U.S. random; unfocused; half-hearted Army Europe, and U.S. Forces Korea. 3. Occurring randomly or occasionally The ACC was established as a Field Operating Agency (FOA) under the Operation- Other forms: al Control of the U.S. Army Provost Marshal General Oct. 2, 2007. It is headquartered in Desultorily - Adverb Arlington, Virginia. Desultoriness -Noun As of 2007, it managed 1,700 civilian and military personnel, 2,300 military prisoners in military and Federal Bureau of Prisons facilities or on mandatory supervised release Use: or parole. Correctional facilities are located at: United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort His desultory attendance to required sessions revealed him as dismissive and total- Leavenworth, Kansas; Northwest Joint Regional Correctional Facility at Fort Lewis, Wash- ly lacking in enthusiasm for the project. ington; Midwest Joint Regional Correctional Facility at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Unit- Her curious and desultory responses during cross examination exasperated the ed States Army Corrections Facility-Europe at Sembach Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany; attorneys who had prepared her for this moment. and United States Army Corrections Facility-Korea at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. Critics said the play struggled through an intermittent and desultory plot to a dread- The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASA) (M&RA) fully cliché ending. exercises Army Secretary oversight for Army Corrections, parole and clemency functions. By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News Source(s): www.dictionary.reference.com www.oxforddictionaries.com Source(s): xyxyxy

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

Location/Days/Times & Type of Poaching

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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 November 12, 2015 • APG News 17 Event reaffirms service, duty to nation as a teenager and a young adult, including homelessness. Joining the military, she said, gave her a sense of belonging. “This uniform gave me something to hold onto when I had nothing else,” she said. Singh said military leadership believed in her and encouraged her to become an officer. “I am standing here today because someone in uniform, time and time again, gave me the opportunity to be more than I [thought] I could be at that given moment,” she said, adding that she continues to share her experience with others. “I get to make a difference every single day,” she said. After Singh’s remarks, Soldiers reaffirmed their oaths of enlistment and officer and civilians reaffirmed their oaths of office. Crawford also administered the oath of enlistment to eight Army and Marine Corps recruits from the Bel Air Recruit- ing Station. Program highlights included the presentation of colors by Sergeant Aud- ie Murphy Club members and patriotic music by the Rhema Praise Band, a group of Team APG civilians and volunteers. Renesha Robinson of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Com- Photo by Sean Kief mand sang the National Anthem and Sam Washington Jr., commander of the District 5 Maryland Veterans of Foreign Wars, and other Veterans, stand to be U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Com- recognized for their service during the “Why We Serve” program at the Myer Auditorium Nov. 10. mand civilian Courtney Gilbert sang “God Bless America.” During the program, Maria Espar- “I think it is important for civilians to camp in a week. said. “We really do need one another raguera, a member of the Senior Exec- recognize and reflect on why we serve,” “I love it; I grew up wanting to join and no one role is bigger than the next. utive Service and acting deputy to the she said. “I consider it such an honor.” the military,” he said. “I am ready.” We actually need each other.” CECOM commander, administered the After the ceremony, Marine Corps Military retiree Tee Shumpert, said View more photos from the Why We oath of office to civilian employees. Recruit Michael Ryan Jr., said the mili- the program was powerful. Serve program on the APG Flickr site at She called the event “inspirational.” tary is “his calling.” He leaves for boot “It renews a feeling of unity,” she www.flickr.com/photos/usagapg. Open campus puts focus on collaboration

Continued from Page 1 The dialogue focused on improving shared research interests to support U.S. national security priorities. “Any partnership that is successful is going to be based on mutual trust. Engage as early as possible to develop a true relationship,” Russell said. ARL launched its open campus model during the summer of 2014 and held the first open house in December 2014 at its headquarters in Adelphi, Maryland. ARL is one of seven centers that make up the U.S. Army Research, Develop- ment and Engineering Command. Fifty percent of the conference attendees came from academia, and much of the discussion centered on increasing opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to work with government scientists and engineers. The panel fielded questions about increasing engagement for international and minority students. Russell acknowledged that minor- ities, especially Hispanics, are under- represented in ARL’s workforce, and efforts are continuing to improve diversity. ARL had about 50 international college students as 2015 summer interns from countries including Iran, Pakistan, China, Israel and Aus- tralia, he said. With respect to educational outreach efforts, Russell said the goal is to sup- Photo by Conrad Johnson port the nation, not simply ARL. Dr. Thomas Russell, right, director of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, speaks during an open campus open house at “We don’t care if they come to work the APG North (Aberdeen) Mallette Auditorium, Nov. 4. for ARL. We care if they come into the ecosystem somewhere [in national security]. Even if we support someone in about 20,000 hits, and about 300 people Missile Range, New Mexico; the Sim- al collaboration. Where we’re headed, graduate school and they choose not to streamed the conference live Nov. 3. ulation and Training Technology Center you’re going to see even more. We’re come to ARL, that’s OK,” he said. “If Collaborative opportunities with in Orlando, Florida; and the Universi- taking big leaps in recognizing that we they go to work for the Air Force or a ARL exist in the areas of computation- ty of Southern California’s Institute of have to be able to work across the coun- company, that’s great. al sciences, materials research, scienc- Creative Technologies in Los Angeles. try and world,” Baker said. “We’re trying to populate the ecosys- es for maneuver, information sciences, Audience members expressed inter- Cindy Bedell, leader of the Informa- tem, not just ARL. We all need to think human sciences, sciences for lethali- est in virtual collaboration between col- tion Sciences S&T Campaign, empha- that way.” ty and protection, and assessment and lege students and ARL employees to sized the importance of long-term In addition to academia, 40 percent analysis. bridge obstacles presented by geograph- investment for government, academic of the registrants came from industry/ ARL is building the open campus ical distances. and industry researchers. small business and 10 percent from oth- model at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Dr. Pat Baker, who leads ARL’s “For some of the research we’re er government agencies. Participants where it houses significant research in Assessment and Analysis S&T Cam- starting today, we don’t expect to har- represented 40 states, and about 110 areas such as weapons and materials, paign, said new collaboration ideas are vest until 2050. For the students who international researchers attended from advanced computing and Soldier perfor- needed because scientific expertise is really want the challenging problems, 19 countries. mance. The lab is also investing in the widespread in today’s world. we’re looking at those. We’d love to ARL’s Open Campus website received open campus concept at White Sands “We’re huge supporters of virtu- talk with you.”

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Continued from Page 1 Veterans in attendance. “Service before self: three words that define every person here today who has worn the uniform of our great nation,” said U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command Maj. Gen. Daniel Karbler. Karbler introduced Vietnam Veteran and guest speaker, Charlie McCoy who also spoke of the need to honor Veterans for the sacrifices they made for the nation. “As warriors, they deserve our admi- ration,” McCoy said. “Some were brave, some were volunteers; for some it was yesterday, for some it has been years. In the jungles or the desert, in the air, land or the sea, they did whatever was assigned to produce a victory.” McCoy served in the Army in Vietnam from December 1967 to December 1968 with the 271st Aviation Battalion as a crew chief. He has been the CEO of McCoy Builders since 1972. Having served his community for years, he was honored as Cecil County, Maryland’s Citizen of the Year in 2011. McCoy read a brief history about Vet- erans Day and 20th century U.S.-involved Photo by Molly Blosse military conflicts and wars. Onlookers salute or cover their hearts as ATEC Sgt. 1st Class Carlos Casquete plays Taps during an informal cer- “In 1954 Armistice Day was changed emony at the Shore Park Cemetery, Nov. 9. A part of the Veterans Day Thunder Ride, Veteran and Soldier motorcy- to Veterans Day,” McCoy said, adding that cle riders rode across the installation and then placed American flags at the graves of the service members interred President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s first at APG. The Veterans Day Observance at the post theater followed. Veterans Day proclamation stated, “Veter- ans Day honors the brave men and wom- in the area surrounding APG After the cer- eran Day conjures up “the memories, the Academy and students from the St. Joan en who have served in the United States emony some Veterans and their families camaraderie, [and] the freedoms we have,” of Arc School in Aberdeen were also in armed forces - the Army, the Navy, the gathered to reminisce and share stories. he said. attendance. Marines, the Air Force, and the Coast Stanley Bensley, a post commander of “I’m just elated; I wouldn’t miss it for “I want to thank our Veterans for their Guard.” a Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Cecil the world,” said Vietnam Veteran Jesse service” said cadet Tavaris Williams. “It In appreciation, Karbler presented County, Maryland, said that he served 28 Shanks. “I’m proud to be an American and [the speech] was very informative. I didn’t McCoy with a hand-carved duck decoy, years in the armed forces, that as a Veter- I’m glad I was able to serve. know how many people have died and a nod to the history of waterfowl hunting an, he was moved by the observance. Vet- Cadets from the Freestate ChalleNGe were injured serving the nation.” Town hall addresses recent events, concerns

Continued from Page 1 homes and ensuring that work orders are completed effectively and efficiently. government employees or the members of our team supporting those who wear the “Currently, there is no plan for new uniform,” he said. construction on APG South,” he said. Crawford also asked Veterans in the “However, we are committed to a safe, audience to stand for a round of a round beautiful, well-maintained place for you to of applause in honor of Veterans Day on work and live.” Nov. 11. The end of the meeting was reserved “Thank you for your service,” he said. for questions from the audience. Installa- Davis briefed attendees on upcom- tion subject matter experts were on hand ing events, and directed listeners to the to answer questions related to their areas Team APG website, www.teamapg.com, of expertise. Panel members included Cor- and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ vias community manager Allison Fenwick; APGMd/, for more information Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic Command- He also provided an overview about the er Lt. Col. Wesley J. Anderson; Family and issues raised during the senior luncheon. Morale, Welfare and Recreation Director Regarding work orders, he said the APG Michael Lupacchino; and DPW Director Garrison Directorate of Public Works is Thomas P. Kuchar. “taking a hard look” at improving response Topics included on-post housing, times, and explained that work orders are Military spouse Melissa Harlan, with her daughter, Rachel Harlan, 8 months, transportation issues, heating and cool- prioritized. Emergency work orders are voices a concern during the quarterly installation town hall meeting at the APG ing concerns, KUSAHC hours of opera- completed first. South (Edgewood) recreation center, Nov. 9. tion and questions about APG policies and “We are using measures of assessment procedures. [and] measures of analysis to make sure Immediately after the town hall, a social we improve,” he said. “We want to be the customer. live,” he said. was held in the recreation center dining effective and efficient and respond to our Davis said improving communication Another issue was revitalizing the Gun- area where panel members addressed fol- customers.” was another hot topic and that he wel- powder Club on APG South. Davis said low-up questions and concerns. Davis said another concern is the comes feedback from the APG communi- an economic study has been conducted, The next installation town hall is sched- selection at the APG South Express, also ty through forums like the town hall and which determined that the customer base uled for Feb. 17, 2016. For more informa- known as the Shoppette. He said certain through the Interactive Customer Evalua- will not support the club. tion about the next Installation Town Hall, items sold at the APG North Express and tion (ICE) comment system. He also discussed the possibility of new email the APG Garrison Public Affairs Exchange can be ordered and picked up at “I ask for your support and your help to construction on APG South. Over the next Office at usarmy.apg.imcom.mbx.apg- the APG South Express, at no extra cost to continue to make [APG] a great place to several years priorities include renovating [email protected] DID YOU KNOW? The U.S. Disciplinary Barracks is the military’s only maximum-security facility for male service members convicted at court-martial for violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

The United States Disciplinary Barracks (or USDB, popularly known as Leavenworth, or the DB) is a military correctional facility located at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The USDB reports to the United States Army Corrections Command and its commandant holds the rank of colonel. The USDB was established by an Act of Congress in 1874. It is one of three major prisons built on Fort Leavenworth property, the others being the federal United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth, four miles to the south, and the military Midwest Joint Regional Correctional Facility, which opened on Oct. 5, 2010. The USDB is the U.S. military’s only maximum-security facility for males and houses male service members convicted at court-martial for violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Only enlisted prisoners with sentences over ten years, commissioned officers, and prisoners convicted of offenses related to national security are confined to the USDB. Enlisted prisoners with sentences under ten years are confined in smaller facilities. Female prisoners are incarcerated in the Naval Consolidated Brig, Miramar. A new state-of-the-art, 515-bed, USDB became operational in September 2002, replacing the old stone wall and brick castle. The new barracks sits on a 51-acre site and is enclosed by two separate 14-foot high fences. There are three housing units Chelsea Manning – Turned over hundreds of thousands of classified documents each of which can accommodate up to 142 prisoners. The cells have solid doors and and several classified videos without authorization to the website WikiLeaks while a window. There are no bars. known as Bradley Manning. Manning was sentenced to 35 years of confinement. The USDB is staffed by members of the 15th Military Police Brigade. Many Soldiers Jonathan Wells – Author of “Icons of Evolution.” Previously drafted into the have a designated military occupational specialty 31E, corrections specialists. Army for two years during the Vietnam War, he publicly refused to report for Reserve Infamous USDB inmates duty while attending college at the University of California, Berkeley. Wells was Hasan Akbar – Killed two officers and wounded 14 others while deployed to sentenced to 18 months of confinement. Camp Pennsylvania, Kuwait on the eve of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. William Calley – Convicted in his part in the My Lai Massacre. Originally given Nidal Hasan – Killed 12 soldiers (including one who was pregnant) and one a life sentence, President Richard Nixon ordered the Army to transfer him from civilian, and wounded more than 30 others during the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. Fort Leavenworth to house arrest at Fort Benning, Georgia the day after he was James Barker, Paul Cortez, and Jesse Spielman – Gang-raped and killed a sentenced. 14-year-old Iraqi girl. Three of her family members were killed by Steven Green Charles Graner – Convicted of prisoner abuse in connection with the 2003– (served life in United States Penitentiary, Tucson until he hanged himself) during the 2004 Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuse scandal. Graner was sentenced to ten attack. The three men were given sentences of 90, 100, and 110 years respectively years of confinement and was released on parole after serving six and a half years in plea deals that spared them the death penalty. of his sentence. Robert Bales – Killed 16 Afghan civilians (including nine children) and wounded six others in Afghanistan during the Kandahar massacre. Bales agreed to a plea deal Yvonne Johnson, APG News and is serving a life sentence. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org November 12, 2015 • APG News 19 APG SNAPSHOT Take a peek at the events making news in and around U.S. Army Garrison Aberdeen Proving Ground. For complete photo coverage, visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/usagapg/.

THUNDER RIDE HONORS VETERANS PAST AND PRESENT

Team APG marked Veterans Days with a Thunder Ride across the installation Oct. 9. Approximately 20 motorcyclists including APG service members, civilians, families and Veterans, were escorted from the Route 715 gate to the APG North (Aberdeen) Shore Park Cemetery where they placed American flags at the graves of service members. A short prayer and the playin of “Taps” followed. Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Fred Posadas, who participated in the ride, said he was proud to have helped take care of the Shore Park Cemetery from 1996 to around 2012. Most of the riders moved on to the post theater for the Veterans Day Observance program hosted by the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command.

Photos by Molly Blosse

Courtesy photos THANKSGIVING DONATIONS TO ASSIST APG SOLDIERS During the APG Community Spouses Club luncheon Nov. 5, the group presented $300 in commissary gift cards and cash donations, and 11 bags and one large box of non-perishable food items to APG Chaplain Lt. Col. Jerry Owens to benefit APG Soldiers this Thanksgiving. The Spouses Club food drive runs through Nov. 20.

AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION Lisa McLaughlin introduces a documentary about her family during the Red Ribbon event at the Ball Conference Center Oct. 29. McLaughlin and her husband Craig, pastor of the Mount Zion Church in Bel Air, lost their 19-year-old daughter, Hannah, to a heroin overdose in 2014. At the invitation of the Army Substance Abuse Program, the couple shared their story about the effects of substance abuse on families and recommended ways to prevent and counter drug addiction. Robin Stokes, ASAP Employee Assistance Program manager, said heroin use has reached record numbers in Maryland and has spread into Harford County middle schools. “Hopefully, you all are encouraged to have that conversation with your family members,” Stokes told listeners at the event’s conclusion. “If this knowledge can save one life that makes it all worthwhile.” Photo by Yvonne Johnson

ATEC HALLOWEEN 5K Army Test and Evaluation Command personnel pose in Halloween cos- tumes and running gear during the ATEC Halloween 5K near the ATEC Headquarters on APG North (Aberdeen), Oct. 29. The first three runners and the runner with the best costume received awards. Courtesy photo