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By YVONNE JOHNSON APG News The Direc- torate of Emergency Services (DES) will begin an Enhanced Handicap Park- ing Enforce- Photo by Sean Kief ment Campaign Capt. Gilberto Malave, battery commander, Alpha Battery, 3rd Air Defense Artillery (JLENS) and his Soldiers stand at starting Mon- parade rest with the unit’s freshly uncased colors during the Guidon Uncasing Ceremony at the APG North (Aberdeen) day, Aug. 25. recreation center Aug. 18. Recently stood up at APG, the battery will launch aerostats – blimps – that are capable of According to Lt. Joseph Davis, detecting unfriendly missiles and rockets up to 340 miles away in its mission to protect the national capital region. DES traffic division, frequent inci- dents of parking misuse occur post wide and patrols will be stepped up to catch violators, particularly in JLENS unit uncases colors See PARKING, page 14 Arrival of Alpha Battery, 3rd Air Defense Artillary made official

By YVONNE JOHNSON as a football field, will carry powerful unit at APG. Assisting was Col. James P. APG APG News radars capable of detecting, tracking and Payne, commander of the 30th ADA Bri- The arrival of Alpha Battery, 3rd Air targeting missiles and rockets up to 340 gade and 30th ADA Brigade Command Defense Artillery (ADA) was made offi- miles away. Aerostats have been deployed Sgt. Maj. Thomas L. Eagan. News staff cial, Aug. 18, during the unit’s Guidon in Iraq and Afghanistan, but this is JLENS’ Guests included Maj. Gen. Glen A. Uncasing Ceremony at the APG North first use in the mainland United States; Bramhall, commander of the 263rd Army (Aberdeen) recreation center. though other blimps have been used and Air and Missile Defense Command and welcomes The Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile tested around the nation. 263rd AAMDC Command Sgt. Maj. Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System, Lt. Col. Charles L. Matallana, 2-6 ADA James J. Wilbanks; Gary Martin, deputy or JLENS is a system of two aerostats battalion commander and 2-6 ADA Com- to APG Senior Leader and commander of new editor (blimps), or tethered airships, that float mand Sgt. Maj. Kevin K. Enoch uncased the U.S. Army Communications-Electron- 10,000 feet in the air. Each, nearly as long the unit colors officially establishing the See JLENS, page 14 Staff report Amanda R. Rominiecki became the Garrison hosts quarterly town hall new editor of the APG News Aug. 11. By RACHEL PONDER Common Level of Support (CLS) services. In the next Prior to APG News few months, leadership will determine the garrison’s joining the Garrison Soldiers, civilians and contractors core requirements and capabilities. Garrison Pub- received the latest updates from post leaders “Everyone in this rrom will be impacted in some way,” he said. lic Affairs Rominiecki during the quarterly Garrison Town Hall meet- Office Romi- ing at the post theater Aug. 19. McClinton also discussed restructuring the niecki was a public affairs spe- APG Garrison Commander Col. Gregory workforce. Currently the garrison workforce has an excess of 100 over-higher positions. He said cialist with the U.S. Army McClinton addressed budget concerns as the leaders must address the issue of “over-hires.” Communications-Electronics, government approaches a new fiscal year Oct. Research, Development and One tool to reduce the number of over-highers 1. He said that the U.S. Army Installation Man- is through Voluntary Early Retirement Authori- Engineering Center (CERDEC) agement Command’s funding levels for FY 2015 at APG. ty/ Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VERA/ are expected to remain the same as FY 2014. VISP). He said the goal is to balance the TDA by match- Rominiecki was born in Ohio Changes are anticipated, however, at the IMCOM and grew up outside of Chica- ing those classified as “over-hires” to current vacancies. and garrison levels as IMCOM Commander Lt. Gen. David He advised employees to talk with their supervisors to go. Her parents were originally Halverson is looking at ways to realign the supporting force. from Delaware and she attended determine their status. “Since IMCOM stood up, we have taken on responsibilities that McClinton and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Adams the University of Delaware, her are not part of our core competencies,” McClinton said. See NEW, page 14 He said that as a result, some garrisons are failing to deliver their See GARRISON, page 14 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Plan for extra travel time at Rt. 22 gate APG motorists and bicyclists should plan for extra travel time to and from the installation during construction that will expand the roadways outside of the Rt. 22 gate to three-way lanes for incoming and outgoing traffic. Drivers should exercise caution as they drive through the work zone. The Maryland State Highway Administration reminds bicyclists and motorists that they are prohibited from riding on any shoulder, lane or ramp within a highway work zone that is closed off with cones, barrels or concrete barriers. Persons operating bicycles, mopeds or motor scooters on public bicycle areas have the same rights and duties as motorists and must obey all traffic control devices. Motorists should pass bicyclists safely at a dis- tance of not less than three feet.

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What is/was your OSJA client division favorite subject in school? offers variety of services By SANDI WILLIAMS tance to Service Members returning from has been willfully damaged or wrongfully “My two favorite OSJA combat zones and contingency operations taken. Claims for death or personal inju- classes were or amendments to returns previously pre- ry, subrogated claims, and claims found- physics and This article introduces readers to the many services provided by the Office of pared by the CSD tax personnel. ed in negligence or breach of a contractual auto shop class. Real estate or fiduciary relationship are excluded. All I liked learning the Staff Judge Advocate, Client Services Division (CSD). These are requests for reimbursements claims under this chapter must be present- about the for certain expenses associated with the ed to an Army claims office within 90 days mechanics of The Client Services Division is a con- sale or purchase of a home or early termi- of the incident. cars.” solidated legal office offering a wide vari- nation of a lease pursuant to an authorized ety of free legal services in the areas of Claims initiated by this offi ce permanent change of station (PCS) move legal assistance, income tax assistance, Carrier Recovery Claims and Affirma- Randy for civilian employees. The CSD performs real estate expense reimbursement and tive Claims are the most common types of Handley a legal review for the command’s Approv- claims. Eligible clients include all branch- claims initiated by this office. ATC contractor al Authority to ensure expenses are reason- es of active duty service members (30 days Carrier Recovery claims personnel are able in amount and customarily paid by the or more), retirees, and their Family mem- responsible for administering the U.S. seller or buyer in the residence locality and bers; and under limited circumstances, Army Claims Service’s household goods determine whether there is a specific basis civilian employees. recovery program. The purpose of the to reimburse the requested expense under Located in room 317 on the third floor program is to pursue affirmative claims appropriate regulations and law. “My favorite of Bldg. 4305, the office is comprised of against carriers, warehousemen, or other subject would three attorneys, two paralegal specialists, Claims third parties responsible for loss or damage probably have to two claims examiners, and one legal assis- Claims personnel process and assert occurring during the storage or transport be math because tant. Services are provided Monday, Tues- a variety of claims for loss or damage of household goods, and other person- I’m good at it day, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 to property. The most common types al property. Recovery from the carrier is and it’s fun!” p.m., and Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon. of claims filed with this office are the based primarily on the carrier’s contractu- Legal assistance following: al responsibility to deliver, in satisfactory condition, the property shipped. Legal assistance is a customer-orient- Personnel claims Affirmative claims personnel initiate ed service of the Army’s Judge Advocate The Personnel Claims Act authoriz- Hunter Lewis action to recover the cost of medical care General’s (JAG) Corps that resolves cli- es the payment of Soldiers’ and DA civil- Family member provided by military treatment facilities ents’ personal legal problems. Resolution ian employees’ claims for the fair market and/or paid for by TRICARE to eligi- may range from giving general advice on value of personal property lost, damaged, ble recipients (i.e. Soldiers, Family mem- a matter and referring the client to a private or destroyed incident to service. The most bers, and retirees) on account of injury or attorney or agency to preparing legal doc- common claims are those related to gov- disease incurred under the circumstances uments (i.e., correspondence with a debt ernment-sponsored transportation losses creating tort liability upon some third per- collector) or negotiating with opposing (household goods and hold baggage) and “My favorite son. This includes the costs incurred by counsel on a client’s behalf. As a general damage/loss to personal property due to subjects are the U.S. as a result of car accidents, slip rule, legal assistance attorneys may advise fire, flood, theft, vandalism, and/or unusu- math and and falls, medical malpractice, or any oth- clients on most personal civil legal matters al occurrence that occurred incident to ser- writing. I like er incident where a service member was including wills, powers of attorney, con- vice. In order to file a Personnel Claim math because injured due to the negligence of a third tracts, leases, taxes, enlisted/officer eval- (household goods shipment; POV ship- I like to work party. Affirmative claims personnel also uations, financial problems and domestic ment; barrack theft; or other personnel with numbers recover the cost of property damage or loss relations matters. Most powers of attorney property loss) incident to your service with and I like to U.S. government property from respon- and notarizations are available on a walk- the Army, you must file your claim using writing because sible third parties. in basis during normal operating hours. the Personnel Claims Army Information I like using my Gianna imagination to We offer a walk-in day (no appoint- Management System (PCLAIMS) locat- Legally Speaking write stories.” Dawson ment required – first come first serve) ed online at https://www.jagcnet4. The CSD is committed to providing Family member to see an attorney each Tuesday morn- army.mil/pclaims. first-class, professional legal services. Part ing beginning at 9 a.m. All other attorney of that commitment includes educating Tort claims consultations are scheduled by appoint- clients about legal issues that may affect Tort claims personnel receive, inves- ment. Emergencies, such as mobilizations, them. Legally Speaking is designed to be tigate, and settle claims filed against the a summons or court order requiring an a column that deals with time sensitive United States under the Federal Tort Claims “My favorite immediate response, lease reviews, med- legal assistance and claims issues impor- Act (FTCA) and the Military Claims Act subject is math ical emergencies, etc., are assisted on a tant to the APG community. In the com- by individuals who suffered a loss or dam- because it’s walk-in basis – and home or hospital vis- ing months, look for informative articles age as a result of a government employ- fun to play [the its may be arranged for clients with seri- on various topics such as claims, taxes, ee’s negligent act while in the scope of game] Around ous physical disabilities. We also provide consumer rights, estate planning, military his employment with the U.S. Govern- the World. You limited services to civilian employees who specific topics and more. The CSD also ment. The FTCA requires the filing of an get candy!” are charged for loss or damage to govern- encourages the APG community to attend administrative claim (using SF Form 95, ment equipment (financial liability inves- our on-post quarterly Preventive Law Tort Claim for Damage, Injury or Death), tigations) and those civilian employees Series presentations featuring the afore- Aida Miranda signed and demanding a sum certain, with designated to accompany the forces to mentioned topics and hosted by the CSD. the appropriate agency within two years of Vega contingency operations. Information regarding location, dates and Family member the incident. Once the claim is filed, the Income tax assistance times of the quarterly presentations as well claimant must wait to file suit in federal as the presentation slides are posted on The tax program operates between Feb- court until six months have elapsed since the CSD website at www.apg.army.mil, ruary and April each year. Services provid- the date of filing, a final offer is issued, or installation support, support offices, instal- ed are for the preparation of simple federal the claim is denied, whichever comes first. and state tax returns by appointment only. lation legal office. “My favorite During the off-season, tax personnel con- Article 139 claims For assistance or for more information subject in school tinue to answer simple tax questions and These are administrative claims made regarding services offered in the Client was history provide the preparation of simple tax against military personnel only for loss of, Services Division, visit the office in Bldg. because I had returns, to include tax preparation assis- or damage to, real or personal property that 4305 or call 410-278-1583. a teacher who would bring the history to life. I An adjustment for the traffic plan at the Bldg. 305 parking lot is required due to the decision not to put even became a plates along Exchange Road. This was decided because it will be less strain on the soil supporting the road- history major in college.” Phil Aubel way. Starting Wednesday, Aug. 27, traffic in both directions on Exchange Road will be rerouted through the Military retiree Bldg. 305 parking lot. This pattern will continue for about three weeks, ending approximately Wednesday, Sept. 17. For more information, contact the Directorate of Public Works’ Devon Rust at 410-306-1125, [email protected] or Jeff Presgraves at 410-306-1848, [email protected]

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By YVONNE JOHNSON He added that the change enhances the APG News There will be a police office on force protection mission and that mem- The APG Edgewood where reports will be bers of the community should notice the South (Edge- difference right away. wood) police sta- processed and with increased patrols. “We’ll have greater visibility and that tion is slated for means more protection with a dedicat- closure Sept. 21 It will be a more efficient operation. The ed force for law and order. Our Security but that will not Guard Force consists of trained profes- affect police pres- police will come to the people; people sionals so people need not be concerned. ence or patrols won’t have to come to the police. Security won’t suffer and everything in the installa- will improve.” tion’s Gunpowder Dove Capt. Gerald Dove Centralized emergency numbers area. According DES Patrol Branch chief Centralized numbers for emergencies to Directorate of include 911 for all emergencies. Non- Emergency Services Capt. Gerald Dove, increase because we won’t have the all police will report to the APG North emergency numbers when calling from chief of the Patrol Branch, if anything, commitment of the gate,” he said, not- (Aberdeen) station. APG South (Edgewood) or APG North coverage of the area will increase. ing that the armed Security Guard Force “There will be a police office on (Aberdeen) are 410-306-0564/0565. To The changeover is the final phase of will assume the access control mission, Edgewood where reports will be pro- reach the Police Desk Supervisor, call the DES police department’s transition freeing police officers to focus only on cessed and with increased patrols. It 410-306-0564/0545. to a unified department that is more effi- law enforcement. will be a more efficient operation,” Questions or concerns can be direct- cient and will better serve the APG com- Dove said that by Sept. 21 no per- he said. “The police will come to the ed to APG Chief of Police Joel Holdford munity, Dove said. sonnel will be in the former Edge- people; people won’t have to come to at 410-306-0558 or Capt. Gerald Dove at “Coverage of the installation will wood Police Station and by October, the police.” 410-306-0561. Smith joins APG News Staff Stacy L. Smith She’s worked in and out of her field Smith said she is excited to join the is the newest since then, most notably with devel- APG News staff. addition to the opmentally challenged children at The “I want to expand my skills and be You never have to APG News staff. Maryland School for the Blind. considered a professional,” she said. A native Mary- Smith describes herself as “quiet, “To get the information to the people miss an issue of lander, Smith with a sense of humor.” In her spare who need it. I just want to write stories graduated from time, she sells vintage clothes and col- people want to read.” the APG News Goucher College lectible vinyl records online and her in 2006 with a BA hobbies include reading, writing and Smith can be reached at Visit us online in English. Smith watching comedies and dramas. 410-278-8759. www.TeamAPG.com/APGNews APG youth compete in Harford County Farm Fair

Story and photo by STACY SMITH esting,” she said. APG News Main said she is especially proud of Children in the APG Edgewood Eagles the work the children have done in the 4-H Club at the APG South (Edgewood) youth center garden, where they culti- youth center competed against other vate fresh herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers local 4-H youth during the annual Harf- and other veggies. ord County Farm Fair July 31. “Last year our eggplant won first Eighteen children ages 7 to 14-years- place which was pretty cool.” old entered the competition, placing their Shyann Stolo, 10, proudly showed off original creations in 30 different catego- a mason jar filled with herbs she grew ries including arts and crafts, agriculture, herself. science, photography and fine arts. “I made dried herbs with sage, oreg- Several children from the club were ano and basil. I also made a birdhouse awarded first, second and third place by painting one of the gourds from our prizes. Elicia Parker won first place for garden,” she said. “My favorite thing her fresh sage and Shyann Stolo won about the fair was that I got noticed for second place for her dried mixed herbs my work.” and third place for an original photo she Several children will go on to com- took of herself. pete in the Maryland State Fair August Entries were classed according to age: 27, where their projects will be judged the Clover Buds, ages 5-8, received rib- against 4-H participants from across the (From left) APG South youth center and Edgewood Eagles 4-H Club members state. While at the fair, participants will bons for participation, while the Juniors, Samantha Devorak, Kayleigh Devorak, Jordan Richards, Kaley McColligan, Shyann enjoy the fair rides, have lunch and par- elementary school, and Intermediates, Stolo, and Elicia Parker pose with some of the winning entries from the Harford ticipate in a scavenger hunt provided by middle school, competed for ribbons as County Farm Fair. the Maryland 4-H club, Main said. well as small monetary prizes. things is what we emphasize,” she said. or a photographer’s artistic eye, she The Harford County Farm Fair is Though the children were happy to “They learn how to show off their tal- added. sponsored by Harford County’s agricul- compete for prizes, Renee Main, direc- ents and to not be afraid to share them “I think they learn how to work on tural community in collaboration with tor of the APG South (Edgewood) youth with others.” long term projects when they do things 4-H, Future Farmers of America, and the center, stressed the importance of per- The children acquire various skills like gardening and photography. They Ag Magnet Program in Harford County sonal growth rather than awards. throughout the process of competing, learn what’s a good picture and what’s a Public Schools. For more information, “The act of doing it and trying new whether that is a gardener’s green thumb bad picture...what makes a picture inter- visit www.farmfair.org.

Back-to-School Brigade provides school supplies to military children

By RACHEL PONDER school items such as pens, pencils, cray- supplies before the event. In addition, back to Soldiers,” he said. “I have seen a APG News ons, highlighters, notebook paper, rulers, VFW members provided refreshments lot of happy kids today.” Nearly 300 military children from the calculators, and erasers. The program is and assistance during the event. Military spouse Emma Predmore said APG community received free backpacks made possible through corporate sponsors. “This program brings people togeth- the event was perfect timing for her filled with school supplies during the fifth “It’s a great program, it really helps er, shows them that sense of communi- Family, who recently moved to the area annual Back-to-School Brigade Aug. 15 our Soldiers who ty,” said Allyson from Alaska. at the Veterans of the Foreign Wars Post might have a Hash, FRSA for “It has been a really expensive transi- 10028 in Aberdeen. hardship getting It’s always a good the Maryland tion,” she said. “Most of our supplies are The Back-to-School Brigade, a back- to-school National Guard’s still in boxes, so this event really helps.” nationwide school supply campaign supplies,” said feeling to give back 29th Combat Avi- Staff Sgt. Kirt Wheatley from the sponsored by Operation Homefront, Martha “Mar- to Soldiers. I have ation Brigade. U.S. Army Research Laboratory said distributes school supplies to military ti” King, Family Master Sgt. the event reduces his Family’s back-to- children in kindergarten through 12th Readiness sup- seen a lot of happy James Franicev- school spending. grade. Eligible recipients are children port assistant for ich, from the U.S. “The school supply list is longer each of active duty, deployed or wounded the 20th CBRNE kids today. Army Research, year,” he said. “This is a great event for service members, grades E-1 to E-6. Command. Development military Families.” According to Operation Homefront King said the Master Sgt. James Franicevich and Engineering Operation Homefront Metro DC is DC Metro Program Manager Roseanne success of the RDECOM Command, vol- a nonprofit organization that provides Coleman, more than 6,000 backpacks event is due to unteered at the emergency services and financial assis- have been distributed to military Families local volunteers. More than 50 Sol- event with his wife, Jessica, and daugh- tance to families of active duty ser- in the DC Metro area this month. diers, spouses, children and community ter, Chloe. vice members and Wounded Warriors in The backpacks held essential back-to- members assembled the backpacks and “It’s always a good feeling to give Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Send newspaper submissions to the APG News Community members are asked to send all submissions for the APG News to [email protected], and CC [email protected]. Type APG NEWS SUBMISSION in the Subject Line. You should receive a response within three business days letting you know that the submission has been received. If you do not receive a response , please call 410-278-7274 to inquire. 4 APG News •August 21, 2014 Austin assumes AEC responsibilities

Story and photo by LINDSEY MONGER helping us in our planning and evaluat- ATEC ing mission,” he added. “[Command Sgt. Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Austin Maj.] Austin is someone who has the assumed the duties of senior noncom- energy, the drive, the perspective, which missioned officer of the U.S. Army Test is exactly what we require here.” and Evaluation Command’s Army Eval- A New Orleans, Louisiana native, uation Center during an assumption of Austin found himself much farther north responsibility ceremony at AEC head- at Fort Dix, New Jersey when he enlisted quarters at Aberdeen Proving Ground in the Army in 1984 as a wheeled vehi- Aug. 14. cle mechanic with the Ordnance Corps. AEC Director David Jimenez passed He comes to APG from the 19th Expedi- the sword to Austin who passed it to Sgt. tionary Sustainment Command in Dae- 1st Class Joseph Conway, AEC military gu, Korea. Much closer to home, Austin evaluator, for safe keeping. expressed optimism about joining the During his opening remarks, Jimenez AEC team. welcomed Austin’s wife, Elada and son “It gives me great pleasure to be Isaiah to the installation and the AEC afforded the opportunity to serve along- family and commented on the long- side a great group of people, Soldiers, standing tradition of the U.S. Army NCO and Department of the Army Civilians,” standard of professionalism. said Austin. “For more than 200 years of service, “In order for us to continue to do the Army’s noncommissioned officer great things in our Army, and for our corps has been considered the ‘Back- Army we have to continue to put the bone of the Army,’ and I have no doubt ‘P’ in ‘People,’ and ensure we continue Command Sgt. Maj. Austin will be just to treat people with the upmost dignity that to the AEC family,” said Jimenez. and respect.”. “Though small in numbers, our AEC A decorated NCO, Austin’s awards NCOs bring first-hand, end-user experi- and decorations include the Legion of ence that others just can’t bring, and we Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Ser- Incoming AEC Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Austin, right, passes the noncommis- value the NCO perspective.” vice, Army Commendation, and Good sioned officer sword to AEC Military Evaluator Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Conway, left, “At AEC our NCOs make a direct Conduct medals and a host of other for safe keeping as AEC Director David Jimenez looks on during an assumption of impact on what we provide the Soldiers achievements. responsibility ceremony at AEC headquarters Aug. 14. Army hackers attack, protect Army network in preparation for Network Integration Evaluation

By tive feedback that will be used to track NANCY JONES-BONBREST PEO C3T network improvement as the Army exe- and cutes future events. MATTHEW C. MCVEY SoSE&I “The Soldier survey is vital, but when you add in the technical measures As new technologies are introduced of performance, it adds rigor to the over- into the Army network, they are evalu- all evaluation of the system,” Zbozny ated during semi-annual, Soldier-driven said. “If a Soldier says a system didn’t operational exercises in the mountains work, we can look back at the metrics and desert of Fort Bliss, Texas, and White and tell them why it didn’t work.” Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. CSIL Though Soldier-executed tests are These metrics include cyber protec- the focus of Network Integration Eval- tion, speed of service, message com- uations (NIE), the overall success of pletion, bandwidth consumption and the effort rests on lab-based planning others that the Army is now building and integration testing back at Aberdeen into the network earlier in the process. Proving Ground, where months of risk Following the work in the Tactical reduction activities and evaluations are Systems Integration Facility, any sys- conducted prior to the operational event. tem tested or evaluated at the NIEs After all, if the capability doesn’t must go through the C4ISR Systems work in the lab, it’s not going to work Photo by Edric V. Thompson Integration Laboratory (CSIL), which in the field. Systems to be tested or evaluated at the Network Integration Evaluations must go provides an advanced lab environment Now, as systems integration has through the C4ISR Systems Integration Laboratory (CSIL). The lab has established for engineers to integrate and assess become more complex and cyber attacks a fully integrated battalion tactical operations center, where problems can be new capabilities that vendors provide pose a greater risk to the Army’s tacti- followed and addressed from beginning to end, in the same manner they would and propose to the Army be used on cal network, the labs have evolved with occur in the field. the tactical network. the threat. New efforts are underway This spring, the lab established a ful- this summer to identify, understand and ing systems,” said Jennifer Zbozny, leverage the resources and test systems ly integrated battalion tactical opera- defend against unseen threats prior to chief engineer for the Program Execu- as if all of the assets from each lab were tions center, where problems can be the actual testing of systems at the NIE. tive Office for Command, Control and located at a single site. They enable followed and addressed from beginning “We’re incorporating the cyber piece Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T), the Army to continually measure per- earlier than ever before,” said Lt. Col. to end, in the same manner they would which fields the tactical network. formance and interoperability among occur in the field. Carlos Wiley, the integration and execu- “The main goal is to get our systems government and industry systems, sup- tion division chief for the Army System “Our work at the CSIL gives us an hardened and interoperable before we porting an integrated and incremental early look at how a system will per- of Systems Engineering and Integration deploy them to the Soldier. Anything we approach to fielding the tactical network. Directorate. form once it’s integrated into the net- get back from the red team or the NIEs is “We know that as new technologies work for NIE,” said Scott Newman, SoS approach a good thing, because it means we found are brought into the Army’s network, it’s program director, Systems Engineer- “By leveraging the power of our it before we deploy it to the field.” essential they not only work individu- ing and Integration Communications- integrated lab facilities, our goal is In preparation for this fall’s NIE ally, but they work as part of the larger Electronics Research, Development and to re-create the battlefield network 15.1, the SoSE&I and PEO C3T, for the system of systems,” Wiley said. “Pro- Engineering Center Space & Terrestri- environment and mitigate risks before first time coordinated the deployment gram managers often do testing on their al Communications Directorate. “This equipment reaches the hands of the of a ‘blue’ team of friendly hackers to systems separately. But when you bring approach allows issues to be fixed on Soldiers.” the labs to help systems find as many all those systems together to run on the site, decreasing time and expenses.” Building on lessons learned from pre- cyber vulnerabilities as possible, prior Army’s networks, we tend to identify Operational test vious NIEs, which required Soldiers to to NIE. This early blue teaming effort things they could not have found during The risk reduction and cyber harden- monitor their tactical computer network adds an extra layer of cyber hardening their individual developmental tests.” for systems. ing efforts that have been coordinated and defend against realistic threats, Analyzing metrics and executed over the past four months the federated labs on Aberdeen’s Com- Interoperability Also new for this NIE cycle is a mea- mand, Control, Communications, Com- The combined power of the federat- sure of performance framework with will lead up to the NIE 15.1 to be held puters, Intelligence, Surveillance and ed labs provides engineers the opportu- specific metrics to address trends in the in October and November, at Fort Bliss Reconnaissance (C4ISR) campus are, nity to replicate a portion of an actual network as part of lab based risk reduc- and White Sands Missile Range. Dur- for the first time, taking a coordinat- brigade and test dozens of systems in tion prior to using those metrics at the ing this NIE, the Army will focus on ed system of systems approach to lab- parallel in the network environment NIE. One of the facilities where the an operational test for Warfighter Infor- based risk reduction, including cyber that each system will eventually be information will be observed is known mation Network-Tactical Increment 2, security. The Army’s goal moving for- deployed in. Engineers can then isolate as the PEO C3T Tactical Systems Inte- the Army’s mobile network backbone, ward will be to close as many capability individual systems and issues and focus gration Facility, which simulates the while also evaluating a limited number and security vulnerability gaps as pos- on interoperability not only on a quiet challenges of the battlefield while con- of other solutions proposed by govern- sible prior to the NIE, by identifying, network, but also on a network loaded ducting risk reduction for the PEO C3T ment and industry. troubleshooting and mitigating them in with the terrain, weather and other chal- systems that form the backbone of the “By mitigating risks early and estab- the lab environment. lenges found in the NIE environment. Army’s network. These metrics will be lishing cyber hardening efforts during “At the NIEs, there will be a ‘red’ Currently, the labs spread out across analyzed in tandem with traditional Sol- development, the network will be bet- team that will act as the enemy, and use the C4ISR campus are linked direct- dier surveys and instrumented test data ter poised to meet today’s challenges as all means expected of a hostile threat ly through fiber optic connectivity -- collected at the NIE, to produce both well as tomorrow’s uncertain conflicts,” to hack into the network and support- allowing each facility to efficiently quantitative measurements and qualita- Wiley said.

See Something Installation Watch Card Do Not Awareness is key! Everyone is a sensor. Discuss any aspect of military operations or planning. Discuss military capabilities or limitations. Cut along dotted lines Do: Observe and Report Discuss FP measures, capabilities, or posture. and fold in middle for use Unusual or suspicious activity or suspected surveillance. Disclose any information related to unit deployments. Unusual questions or requests for information relating to Report any suspicious activity immediately as wallet reference Card. capabilities, limitations, or operational information. Unusual vehicles operating in or around the Installation. to the APG Police. Unusual phone calls, messages, or e-mails. APG North 410-306-2222 Provided by the INTEL DIV/DPTMS Unusual contacts on or off post. APG South 410-436-2222 Unusual aerial activity near or around the Installation. Off post in Md. call 1-800-492-TIPS or 911 Say Something Any possible compromise of sensitive information. Your call may save lives! August 21, 2014 • APG News 5 APG SUMMER SAFETY Risky drinking can ruin summer fun National Institute of Health (Alcohol Abuse & Awareness) Summer is a wonderful time for out- door activities with Family and friends. For many people, a day at the beach, on the boat or at a backyard barbecue will include drinking alcoholic beverages. But excessive drinking and summer activ- ities don’t mix. Drinking impairs both physical and mental abilities and it also decreases inhibitions—which can lead to tragic consequences on the water, on the road, and in the great outdoors. In fact, research shows that half of all water rec- reation deaths of teens and adults involve the use of alcohol. Swimmers can get in over their heads Alcohol impairs judgment and increas- es risk-taking, a dangerous combination for swimmers. Even experienced swim- mers may venture out farther than they should and not be able to make it back to shore, or they may not notice how chilled they’re getting and develop hypothermia. Surfers could become over-confident and try to ride a wave beyond their abilities. Even around a pool, too much alcohol can have deadly consequences. Inebriated divers may collide with the diving board, or dive where the water is too shallow. Courtesy photo Boaters can lose their bearings According to research funded by the find solutions. For passengers, intoxica- equal trouble. Hot summer days cause flu- You can have fun in the sun and still National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and tion can lead to falls on deck or over- id loss through perspiration, while alco- be safe. Avoiding beverages that cause Alcoholism, alcohol may be involved in board, or accidents at the dock. hol causes fluid loss through increased mental and physical impairment while 60 percent of boating fatalities, includ- urination. Together, they can quickly lead piloting a boat, driving a car, exploring Drivers can go off course to dehydration or heat stroke. the wilderness, and swimming or surf- ing falling overboard. And a boat oper- The summer holidays are some of the ator with a blood alcohol concentration This doesn’t have to happen. At par- ing is a good place to start. Be smart most dangerous times of the year to be on ties, make at least every other drink a this summer—think before you drink, (BAC) over 0.1 percent is 16 times more the road. When on vacation, drivers may likely to be killed in a boating accident nonalcoholic one. If you’re the host, be and make sure that you and your loved be traveling an unfamiliar route or haul- than an operator with zero BAC. Accord- sure to provide plenty of cold, refreshing ones will be around to enjoy many sum- ing a boat or camper, with the distraction ing to the U.S. Coast Guard and the nonalcoholic drinks to keep your guests mers to come. National Association of State Boating of pets and children in the car. Adding well hydrated. If you know you’ll be driv- For more information about prevent- Law Administrators, alcohol can impair alcohol to the mix puts the lives of the ing, stay away from alcohol. And remem- ing problems with alcohol this summer, a boater’s judgment, balance, vision, and driver and everyone in the car, as well as ber, there’s no shame in taking a cab or and tips on cutting back, visit Rethink- reaction time. It can also increase fatigue other people on the road, at risk. sleeping on a friend’s couch if you feel at ing Drinking on the National Institute of all unsure about driving. and susceptibility to the effects of cold- Stay hydrated to stay healthy Alcohol Abuse and Awareness/National water immersion. And if problems arise, Whether you’re on the road or in the Summer ends but Institute of Health website at http://www. intoxicated boaters are ill equipped to great outdoors, heat plus alcohol can consequences endure rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov 6 APG News •August 21, 2014

Ellen Stromdahl Entomologist

Ellen Stromdahl, an entomologist tick-borne diseases such as babesiosis with the U.S. Army Public Health and ehrlichiosis. Command, specializes in ticks and tick “I get hundreds of inquiries every borne diseases. month,” she said. “Answering questions Stromdahl helps run the DOD Human is a big part of my day.” Tick Test Kit Program, free tick identi- Stromdahl, who holds a master’s fication and testing service for all DOD degree in entomology from the Universi- health care facilities. Each year, the ty of Delaware, said she derives job satis- program tests nearly 3,000 ticks that faction knowing she can help save a life. have bitten humans. “Healthy young adults have died of “This program completely aligns ehrlichiosis (a disease carried by the with the mission of Public Health lone star tick) which is fatal if it is left Command, which is to prevent disease undetected,” she said. “Early detection and promote health in Soldiers, Civil- is critical.” ians, Retirees and military Families,” Stromdahl has served as an she said. USAPHC entomologist for 17 years. In the event of a tick bite, Soldiers, She previously worked for the Univer- military civilians, retirees and Fami- sity of Maryland as a fruit and vegeta- ly members can have the tick tested ble entomologist, specializing in pest for free. Upon finding a biting tick, management. patients should carefully remove the To prevent tick bites, she strong- tick and place it in a bottle or a sealable ly recommends applying tick repellent storage bag. The tick specimen should - permethrin repellent for clothing is be delivered to Kirk U.S. Army Health most effective - before spending time Clinic on APG North (Aberdeen), or outdoors. She also suggests people rou- Bldg. E-5800 on APG South (Edge- tinely check themselves, children and wood) as soon as possible. pets for ticks. Stromdahl said APG’s “It is important to remove the tick as climate and environment supports a soon as you find it,” she said. “Prompt large number of ticks. removal will help prevent transmission “Ticks thrive in warm, humid weath- of germs that the tick may be carrying. er,” she said. “Ticks are most active in In addition to tick testing, a big part the spring and summer.” of Stromdahl’s job is raising awareness For more information about the about tick-borne diseases and tick bite USAPHC DOD Test Kit Program vis- prevention. Some tick-borne illnesses, it http://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/ such as Lyme disease, are well known, envirohealth/epm/Pages/HumanTick- but there is less public awareness of TestKitProgram.aspx.

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By YVONNE JOHNSON bly. Though it passed in the House , the APG News Senate unanimously rejected it citing Henry Harford, whom Harford Harford’s absence during the war – County was named for was the though he was just a child – and his eldest but illegitimate son of father’s alienation of his subjects. Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Despite these difficulties, Baltimore. His mother, Hes- Harford found himself easily ter Whelan, was Calvert’s accepted into Maryland soci- mistress. His grandfather ety. He was a witness to was Charles Calvert, 5th George Washington’s res- Baron Baltimore. ignation of command at The Calvert family was Annapolis and he stayed granted a royal charter and at the home of Dr. Upton founded Maryland as a Scott and his nephew, Fran- place of religious tolerance cis Scott Key. in the 17th century. Eventually, the British Calvert, 6th Baron Balti- Parliament created a system more, was known for hedo- for compensating Loyalists nistic tendencies and paid who had suffered losses dur- little-to-no attention to Mary- ing the war and Harford received land’s affairs. He never visited more than £100,000 pounds, the the state; appointing others to over- second highest award given. see it instead. In 1792, Harford married Louisa Pig- Before he died, Calvert installed his ou, a granddaughter of Frederick Pigou, brother-in-law, Robert Eden to govern director of the British East India Com- Maryland for him with the directive to line Calvert, sister of the deceased Bar- pany. The couple had five children, three promote Harford’s cause in the colony. It on Baltimore, and a legitimate daughter boys and two girls. Louisa died in 1803 was Eden who saw that the new county of Charles Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore. and Harford married Esther Ryecroft in Maryland was named Harford to hon- By 1776, however, America was protest- three years later. They too had five chil- or the young proprietor. ing its independence and the American dren; two boys and three girls. Harford was the 5th Proprietor and Revolution broke out before the English Henry Harford died in 1835. His last proprietary owner of the British col- courts could rule on the case. estates were left to his oldest surviving ony of Maryland. In 1771, at the age In 1781 the new State of Mary- son, Frederick Paul Harford. Henry Har- of 13, he inherited his father’s estates. land confiscated all of Henry Harf- ford’s claim to Maryland was exploit- Despite his illegitimacy, the people of ord’s estates and used the income to ed for decades after his death. The Maryland initially supported Harford help finance the cash-strapped revolu- last major case was the United States and welcomed him as their new Lord tionary government and its militia. After Supreme Court case Morris v. United Proprietor. However, in an about-face, the Treaty of Paris ended the war in States in 1899, in which one of Harf- Governor Eden disputed Harford’s inher- 1783, Harford attempted to reclaim his ord’s descendants attempted to claim a itance, and in 1774 tried to claim a part land and estates. He met stiff opposi- part of the Potomac River from the Dis- of the estate on behalf of his wife Caro- tion from the Maryland General Assem- trict of Columbia. Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/APGMd 8 APG News •August 21, 2014 BACK TO SCHOOL National Immunization Awareness Month www.cdc.gov August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), providing an opportunity to highlight the value of immunization across the lifespan. Activ- ities focus on encouraging all people to protect their health by being immu- nized against infectious diseases. In 2014, the National Public Health Infor- mation Coalition is coordinating NIAM activities. How vaccines prevent disease The diseases that vaccines prevent can be dangerous, or even deadly. Vac- cines reduce the risk of infection by working with the body’s natural defens- es to help it safely develop immunity to disease. When germs, such as bacteria or viruses, invade the body, they attack and multiply. This invasion is called an infection, and the infection is what causes illness. The immune system then has to fight the infection. Once it fights off the infection, the body is left with a supply of cells that help recognize and fight that disease in the future. Vaccines help develop immunity by imitating an infection, but this “imita- tion” infection does not cause illness. It does, however, cause the immune sys- tem to develop the same response as it does to a real infection so the body can Courtesy photo recognize and fight the vaccine -prevent- able disease in the future. Sometimes, after getting a vaccine, the imitation off as kids get older. And as kids grow girls from the types of HPV that cause there are any vaccines that your child infection can cause minor symptoms, up they may come in contact with differ- most cervical cancer. One HPV vac- may need. such as fever. Such minor symptoms are ent diseases than when they were babies. cine also helps protect both girls and What else should I know about these normal and should be expected as the There are vaccines that can help pro- boys from anal cancer and genital warts. vaccines? body builds immunity. tect your preteen or teen from these oth- HPV vaccines are given to preteens as These vaccines have all been stud- During NIAM, the CDC works to er illnesses. 3 shots over 6 months when they are 11 ied very carefully and are safe. They can What vaccines does my child need? or 12 years old. Preteens and teens who cause mild side effects, like soreness or inform the public about immunizations  by: Tdap Vaccine haven’t started or finished the HPV vac- redness in the part of the arm where the  Encouraging parents of young chil- This vaccine helps protect against cine series should ask the doctor or nurse shot was given. Some preteens and teens three serious diseases: tetanus, diphthe- about getting them now. might faint after getting a shot. Sitting dren to get recommended immu-  nizations by age two ria, and pertussis (whooping cough). Flu Vaccine or lying down when getting a shot and  Helping parents make sure older Preteens should get Tdap at age 11 or The annual flu vaccine is the best way then for about 15 minutes after the shot, children have received all recom- 12. If your teen didn’t get a Tdap shot as to reduce the chances of getting season- can help prevent fainting. Serious side mended vaccines by the time they a preteen, ask the their doctor or nurse al flu and spreading it to others. Even effects are rare. It is very important to about getting the shot now. healthy preteens and teens can get very tell the doctor or nurse if your child has go back to school   Reminding college students to catch Meningococcal Vaccine sick from the flu and spread it to oth- any serious allergies, including allergies up on immunizations before they Meningococcal conjugate vaccine ers. While all preteens and teens should to yeast, latex, or chicken eggs, before move into dormitories protects against some of the bacteria get a flu vaccine, it’s especially impor- they receive any shots.  Educating adults about vaccines that can cause meningitis (swelling of tant for those with chronic health condi- How can I get help paying for these and boosters they may need the lining around the brain and spinal tions such as asthma, diabetes, and heart vaccines?  Educating pregnant women about cord) and septicemia (an infection in the disease to get vaccinated. The best time The Vaccines for Children (VFC) getting vaccinated to protect new- blood). Preteens need the first meningo- to get the flu vaccine is as soon after it’s program provides vaccines for children borns from diseases like whoop- coccal shot when they are 11 or 12 years available in your community, ideally by ages 18 years and younger, who are ing cough (pertussis) old and a second meningococcal shot at October. While it’s best to be vaccinated not insured, Medicaid-eligible, Amer-  Reminding everyone that the next age 16. Teens who got the meningococ- before flu begins causing illness in your ican Indian or Alaska Native. You can flu season is only a few months cal shot when they were 13, 14, or 15 community, flu vaccination can be ben- find out more about the VFC program by away years old should still get a second shot eficial as long as flu viruses are circulat- going online to www. cdc.gov and typ- at age 16. Older teens who haven’t got- ing, even in January or later. ing VFC in the search box. Vaccines for Preteens and ten any meningococcal shots should get When should my child be vaccinated? Where can I learn more? Teens: What Parents Should one dose as soon as possible. A good time to get these vaccines is Talk to your child’s doctor or nurse Know  HPV Vaccine during a yearly health checkup. Your about what vaccines they may need. You Why does my child need vaccines Human papillomavirus (HPV) vac- preteen or teen can also get these vac- can also find more information about now? cines help protect both girls and boys cines at a physical exam required for these vaccines on CDC’s Vaccines for Vaccines aren’t just for babies. Some from HPV infection and cancer caused sports, school, or camp. It’s a good idea Preteens and Teens website at www.cdc. of the vaccines that babies get can wear by HPV. Two HPV vaccines protect to ask the doctor or nurse every year if gov/vaccines/teens. National Crime Prevention school safety tips National Crime Prevention Council or torn clothing. cy plans for your children’s school. in their school they should tell an adult. For most of the year, children spend Teach children to resolve problems How are local police involved? How Help children memorize their phone more time at school than anywhere else without fighting. Explain that fighting are students and parents involved? What number and full address, including other than their own home. At school, could lead to them getting hurt, hurt- emergencies have been considered and area code and zip code. Write down children need a secure, positive, and ing someone else, or earning a reputa- planned for? other important phone numbers such as comfortable environment to help them tion as a bully. Talk to them about other your work and cell phone on a card for learn. ways they can work out a problem, such Traveling to and from school your children to carry with them. as talking it out, walking away, sticking Map out with your children a safe Overall, schools are one of the safest On the bus with friends, or telling a trusted adult. places children can be. However, some way for them to walk to school or to Have your children arrive at the bus Keep an eye schools have problems, such as bullying the bus stop. Avoid stop at least five minutes before the on your chil- and theft, which make them less secure. busy roads and inter- bus is scheduled to pick them up. dren’s Internet These problems make students and edu- sections. Do a trial Make sure children know to stand use. Many ele- cators feel less safe, and it makes it hard- run with them to point on the sidewalk or on the grass while mentary schools er for students to learn and for teachers out places they should waiting for the bus. have comput- to do their jobs. avoid along the way, Teach children to make sure they ers with Internet But there are specific ways that par- such as vacant lots, can see the bus driver and the bus driv- access. Ask your ents can make going to school a safer construction areas, er can see them before crossing in front children’s school and more valuable learning experience and parks where there of the bus. Tell them to never walk if students are for their children. aren’t many people. behind the bus. monitored when Teach children to Be aware that often bullying takes In the classroom they use the Inter- place on the school bus. Ask children Kids need a safe and comfortable net or if there is follow traffic signals environment to learn to the best of their a blocking device and rules when walk- about their bus - who they sit with, capabilities. This means they have to installed to pre- ing or biking. Stress who they talk to, and what the oth- feel safe in their school and be able to vent children that they should cross er kids do. Let them know that if they positively interact with their teachers from finding the street at cross- see someone being bullied, or are bul- and classmates. By doing the following, explicit websites. walks or intersections lied themselves, they can talk to you, parents and other adults can help make Talk to your chil- with crossing guards the bus driver, or another trusted adult. sure children have a positive school dren about what when they can. If you’d like to work towards mak- experience. they do online – Encourage chil- ing your children’s schools safer on Talk to your children about their day. what sites they visit, who they email, dren to walk to school or the bus stop a larger scale, consider implement- Sometimes children won’t tell you right and who they chat with. Let them know with a sibling or friend, and to wait at ing Be Safe and Sound. This campaign away if they are having problems at they can talk to you if anything they bus stops with other children. provides a model for how parents, school. Ask your children if they see see online makes them uncomfortable, Teach children not to talk to strang- students, and school staff can work anyone bullied, if they are bullied, or if whether it’s an explicit website or a ers, go anywhere with strangers, or together to make schools safer and anything else makes them feel uncom- classmate bullying them or someone else accept gifts from strangers without your more secure. fortable. Look for warning signs, such as through email, chat, or websites. permission. Tell them that if they see a For more information, visit http:// a sudden drop in grades, loss of friends, Ask about the safety and emergen- suspicious stranger hanging around or www.ncpc.org/.

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Open House Back to School Combination ABERDEEN Aberdeen High Aug. 20, 5-6:30 p.m. Aug. 28, 6-8 p.m. PTSA and Edline, Aug. 28 5 p.m. Aberdeen Middle Aug. 22, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 27, 5-7 p.m. Bakersfield Elem. Aug. 22, 4-6 p.m. Sept. 3, 6-8 p.m. Churchville Elem. Aug. 21, 5-6 p.m. Aug. 21, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Lisby Elementary Aug. 21, 4-6 p.m. Sept. 17, 6-8 p.m. Halls Cross Roads Aug. 21, 5-7 p.m. Roye Williams Aug. 21, 5:30-7:15 p.m. Church Creek Aug. 22, 4-6 p.m. Sept. 4, 7-8:30 p.m. BEL AIR Bel Air Elem. Aug. 21, 4-6 p.m. Aug. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. PTA social, Aug. 21, 4-6 p.m. Bel Air High Aug. 21, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 26, 6-8:30 p.m. Freshman Friday, Aug. 22, 9-11 a.m. Bel Air Middle Aug. 21, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 10, Grade 7 & 8 ,6:30 p.m. Sept. 11, Grade 6, 6:30 p.m. Emmorton Elem. Aug. 22, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 3, 6 p.m. Forest Hill Elem. Aug. 21, 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 3, 6:30 -8:05 p.m. Intermediate Sept. 4, 6:30 0 8:05 p.m. Primary Forest Lakes Elem. Aug. 21, 5-7:30 p.m. Hickory Elem. Aug. 22, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 28, 6:30- 8 p.m. Homestead/Wakefield Aug. 27, 6-9 p.m. (H) Kindergarten Info, Sept. Aug. 28, 6-9 p.m. (W) 17, 6:45 p.m. Red Pump Elem. Aug. 21, 4-6 p.m. Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m. C. MILTON WRIGHT Bel Air Elem. Aug. 21, 4-6 p.m. Aug. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. PTA social, Aug. 21, 4-6 p.m. CMW High Sept. 4, 6-8 p.m. Freshman Fest, Aug. 22, 1-3 p.m. Dublin Elem. Aug. 28, 6 p.m. Fountain Green Elem. Aug. 21, 4-6 p.m. Sept. 3, 7-9 p.m. Prospect Mill Elem. Aug. 22, 5-6:30 p.m. Aug. 28, 6:30-8 p.m. Grades 1-5 Sept. 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Grades Pre-K and K Southampton Mid. Sept. 8, 7-9 p.m., Grade 6 Sept. 18, 1-5 p.m. Grade Sept. 9, 7-9 p.m., Grade 7 6 Sept. 10, 7-9 p.m., Grade 8 EDGEWOOD Abingdon Elem. Aug. 22, 4-6 p.m. Sept. 10 & 11, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Deerfield Elem. Aug. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Edgewood Elem. Aug. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Edgewood High Sept. 4, 5-7 p.m. Edgewood Middle Aug. 21, 2:30-5 p.m. Sept. 9, 6-8 p.m. William Paca/OPR Aug. 21, 4-6 p.m. Aug. 26, 5:30-7:15 p.m., (OPR) Aug. 27, 5:30-7:15 p.m., (Paca) James Elementary Aug. 21, 4-6 p.m. Aug. 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. FALLSTON Fallston High Aug. 28, 6:30-9 p.m. Freshman Fest, Aug. 22, 2-3:30 p.m. Fallston Middle Aug. 22, 9:30-11 a.m. Aug. 25, 6-8:15 p.m. (6), Aug. 26, 6-8:15 p.m. (7) Aug. 27, 6-8:15 p.m. (8) Jarrettsville Elem. Aug. 21, 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Joppatowne Elem. Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m. Youths Benefit Elem. Aug. 21, 5-6 p.m. Grades K, 2 & 4 Aug. 21, 6-7:15 p.m. Grades K, 2 & 4 Aug. 22, 5-6 p.m. Grades 1, 3 & 5 Aug. 22, 6-7:15 p.m.Grades 1, 3 & 5 HAVRE DE GRACE Darlington Elem. Aug. 22, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 16, 7 p.m. Havre de Grace Elem. Aug. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Havre de Grace High Aug. 22, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 2, 6-8:30 p.m. Havre de Grace Mid. Aug. 22, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 4, 6-8:30 p.m. Meadowvale Elem. Aug. 21, 4-6 p.m. Aug. 28, 6:30 -8 p.m. JOPPATOWNE Joppatowne Elem. Sept. 19, 10-2 p.m. (New Students Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m. only) Joppatowne High Aug. 28, 6-8 p.m. Magnolia Elem. Aug. 21, 5-6:30 p.m. Magnolia Middle Aug. 21, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 3, 5:30-8 p.m. (6) Sept. 4, 5:30-8 p.m. (7&8) Riverside Elem. Aug. 21, 5-6:30 p.m. NORTH HARFORD Dublin Elementary Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Norrisville Elem. Aug. 21, 4-6 p.m. Sept. 3, 7 p.m. K & New Students North Bend Elem. Aug. 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m. North Harford Elem. Aug. 21, 6-8 p.m North Harford High Aug. 21, 1-3:30 p.m. Aug. 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m. North Harford Mid. Aug. 22, 1-3 p.m. (7&8), Aug.22, Sept. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (7&8) 6-8:30 p.m. (6) PATTERSON MILL Patterson Mill High Aug. 22, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 3, 6-8 p.m. Patterson Mill Mid. Aug. 22, 9-11 a.m Sept. 2, 6-8 p.m. Ring Factory Elem. Aug. 22, 4-6 p.m. Aug. 27, 6-9 p.m. James Elem. Aug. 21, 4-6 p.m. Aug. 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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TODAY Christian denominations who reside on information, go to www.ftmeademwr. SATURDAY or near APG. The group meets 9:30 a.m. com. AUGUST 21 each Thursday and childcare is provided. OCTOBER 18 WOA MEETING CANCELLED For more information, PWOC Presi- MILITARY RETIREE THURSDAY The quarterly meeting of the U.S. dent Serenity Coats at serenitycoats@ APPRECIATION DAY Army Warrant Officer Association’s hotmail.com or Joyce Wood, administra- SEPTEMBER 18 Save this date for APG’s Annual Mili- tive assistant to the Command Chaplain, Aberdeen-Edgewood “Silver” Chapter APG MOTORCYCLE tary Retiree Appreciation Day (RAD) to is cancelled. See Wednesday, Sept. 17. at 410-278-4333. MENTORSHIP RIDE 2014 be held at the APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center. Registration begins WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY SATURDAY Team APG will host the 2014 Motor- 8 a.m. with the opening ceremony at 9 cycle Mentorship Ride 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. a.m. This year’s guest speaker is John The Women’s Equality Day program AUGUST 30 starting from the Main Exchange park- Radke, Chief of Army Retirement Ser- will be held 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Mal- vices, Headquarters, Department of the lette Training Facility, Bldg. 6008. The FWP/FEW WOMEN’S HOME ing lot. After a safety check and brief- Army. More details to follow. guest speaker is Dr. Carla Kendrick, prin- BUILD ing, riders will head to the Harley David- cipal enterprise architect for the MITRE The APG Federal Women’s Program son Factory in York, Pennsylvania for an Corporation. and the Maryland Tri-County Chapter of open house event featuring food ven- ONGOING The program includes the selection Federally Employed Women are look- dors, dealer tents, live entertainment HOT WORK PERMIT of the Woman of the Year and the Orga- ing for Team APG members to join them and more. The APG Fire and Emergency Ser- nization Most Supportive of Women in a Women’s Only Home Build project. To enter APG riders must wear: as well as the winner of the Federally The event takes place 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 vices has a new number phone num- DOT approved helmet, ¾ or full- ber to request a Hot Work Permit. A Employed Women’s scholarship. p.m. and participants must register by faced; brightly colored long-sleeve shirt, permit can be obtained by calling 410- For more information, contact Mas- Aug. 25. jacket or reflective vest; full-fingered 306-0001. When is a Hot Work Permit ter Sgt. Jay Shearer, PHC, 410-436- A safety class is mandatory for partici- gloves; over the ankle shoes/boots. required? 4375, [email protected]; Eliz- pation. Training is available online and is Military personnel must carry MSF A Hot Work Permit is required before abeth Young, AMSAA, 410-278- a part of the registration process: Create card. performing electric and gas welding, 1392, elizabeth.h.young.civ@mail. a User Account; Sign a Waiver of Liabil- cutting or soldering operations requiring mil; Teresa Rudd, ECBC, 410-436- ity; and complete Safety Training. KSU (kickstands up) at 8 a.m. an open flame device, and for outdoor 5501, [email protected]; Tracy Then, click the link to the construction For more information, contact HHC cooking with a grill, or similar device. Marshall, CECOM EOA, 443-861- calendar and select your build days. Garrison 1st Sgt. Daniel Nelson at 410- Please try to give 24 hours notice 4366, [email protected]; or For more information, contact Linda 278-3000; or Mike Allen at 410-207- prior to the work or event. Leave a mes- Karen Jobes, Garrison, 410-436-4429, 8442. Patrick, 410-436-1023; Tracy Marshall, sage if there is no answer. The inbox is [email protected]. 443-861-4366; Sheryl Coleman, 410- checked throughout the day. 278-5964; Teresa Rudd, 410-436-5501; FRIDAY For more information, call 410-306- Capt. Tamika Mckenzie, 410-436-1591; BLOOD DRIVE/BONE MARROW 0001. REGISTRY or Diane Siler, 443-243-7344. SEPTEMBER 19 The Armed Services Blood Program POW/MIA 5K CPR, AED CLASSES SCHEDULED WEDNESDAY returns to the APG South (Edgewood) In recognition of National POW/MIA The APG Fire and Emergency Servic- recreation center, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All SEPTEMBER 10 Recognition Day, Team APG will host es Division of the Directorate of Emer- those with access to APG are eligi- the 2nd Annual POW/MIA 5K Run/Walk gency Services has released its schedule ble to donate. To register, in advance, 2014 WARRIOR-FAMILY 6:30 a.m. starting from Hoyle Gym in for CPR and automated external defibril- go online to www.militarydonor.com, SYMPOSIUM APG South (Edgewood). Running shirts lator (AED) classes for 2014. Two classes search for drive using sponsor code: The Military Officers Association of and t-shirts are available for purchase. will be held the third Wednesday of each APGMD. Walk-ins are welcome. America will co-host the 2014 Warrior- For more information, contact Capt. month at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the same In addition to the blood drive, a Bone Family Symposium at the Ronald Reagan Anthony Caltabiano at 410-417-3245 or location. Marrow Registry will be held support- Building and International Trade Center [email protected] ing the C.W. Bill Young Department of in Washington, D.C. The event, “Transi- Sept. 17, APG North (Aberdeen) chapel Defense Bone Marrow Donor Program tioning Forward: Warrior, Military Fami- Oct. 15, Edgewood Conference Center or Salute to Life. Information about the lies and Civilian Communities,” will be TUESDAY Nov. 19, APG North (Aberdeen) chapel program can be found at https://www. held 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration Dec. 17, Edgewood Conference Center salutetolife.org/index.html. starts 7:30 a.m. SEPTEMBER 30 Class size is limited to 30 partici- According to Spc. Cassandra Rous- The symposium will provide a forum EXCELLENCE IN ACQUISITION pants. For more information or to reg- ayne, MRICD, even those deferred from through panels and workshops for gov- LECTURE SERIES ister, contact Mike Slayman, assistant donating blood are potential bone mar- ernment and non-government organiza- chief of EMS, at 410-306-0566 or e-mail Retired Lt. Gen. William Campbell will row donors. tions to explore the issues and needs [email protected]. offer new insights for today’s Army as “This is a chance for people to give in service members, veterans, Family mem- ARMY WELLNESS CENTER bers and caregivers face when tackling the first speaker in the new Excellence a way they never considered,” she said. OFFERING SERVICES AT APG For more information, contact Rous- the transition to civilian life while manag- in Acquisition Lecture Series starting 1 ayne at 410-436-6695 or email cassan- ing combat-related stress, mental health p.m. in the Myer Auditorium. This event SOUTH CLINIC [email protected]. or behavioral health care concerns. is free and open to the entire APG work- The Army Wellness Center is seeing Keynote speakers include Gen. James force. clients at the APG South (Edgewood) DENTAL CLINIC CLOSURE F. Amos, commandant of the U.S. Marine Clinic, Bldg. E4110 twice a month. Cli- Corps, and Medal of Honor recipient ents can have metabolism and body The Aberdeen Proving Ground Den- retired Sgt. Kyle White. WEDNESDAY composition assessments and other ser- tal Clinic will close Thursday, Aug. 21 and To register or to view the complete OCT. 15 vices without having to drive to APG resume normal business hours Friday, event agenda, visit www.moaa.org/wfs. North (Aberdeen). Service members Aug. 22. For more information, contact “DRIVING AWAY DOMESTIC and their Family members, retirees and Spc. Crystal Thomas at 410-278-1798. VIOLENCE” GOLF Army civilians can make an appointment WEDNESDAY TOURNAMENT through the APG North AWC, or be referred by their unit or primary health SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17 The APG Family & MWR is hosting a RESILIENCY HEALTH FAIR care provider at Kirk U.S. Army Health AUGUST 23 “Driving Away Domestic Violence” Golf Clinic. The next clinic date is Aug. 27: STATE FAIR FREE TO MILITARY Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic will host Tournament Oct. 15 to raise awareness For more information, or to schedule FAMILIES a Resiliency Health Fair 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and prevention of domestic violence. an appointment call 410-306-1024. at the APG South (Edgewood) recreation The tournament will be a four person The Maryland State Fair will host Mili- center, Bldg. E4140. scramble, captain’s choice. Registration tary Family Appreciation Day Saturday, The health fair will offer free screen- begins 3 p.m. and the shotgun starts Aug. 23 at the Timonium Fairgrounds, ings for vision, blood pressure, spinal 4 p.m. Registration is $30 per person, 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, scan, and body mass index. Subject which includes golf, cart, food and priz- Maryland 21093. matter experts and materials regard- es. Tickets are free of charge to the first ing nutrition, immunization, tobacco ces- More events can For more information, contact Emily MORE 500 military personnel and their Fam- sation, veterans medical benefits and be seen at www. ily members. Look for the MD OMK/4H Myers at 410-278-7952 or emily.n.myers. apgnews.apg.army. more, including a Zumba session, also ONLINE mil/calendar. Young Leaders at the York Road entrance will be available. [email protected]. (before the ticket booths). First come/ This event is open to members of first served. For more information, con- Team APG including Soldiers, Depart- tact Military Kids Project Director Jayne ment of the Army civilians, contractors Fitzgerald at 301-405-2833, jefitz@umd. and Family members. edu. For more information, contact Sue BY THE NUMB#RS Singh at 410-278-1771, Sunaina.singh. MONDAY [email protected], or Dominique Davis at 410- 278-6666, dominique.davis1.ctr@mail. GGettingetting toto knowknow thethe AUGUST 25 mil. APG THEATER GROUP The APG Theater Group will hold its WOA MEETING AAPGPG PostPost LibraryLibrary first meeting of the 2014-15 season at 5 The U.S. Army Warrant Officer Asso- p.m. at the APG North (Aberdeen) rec- ciation’s Aberdeen-Edgewood “Silver” reation center. All are welcome, regard- Chapter will hold its quarterly meet- less of acting experience. Energy and ing at the APG North (Aberdeen) rec- 10,572 enthusiasm are vital qualities that can reation center, Bldg. 3326, room 102. Books (comprising adult fiction, non-fiction, mili- outweigh mere talent. If you have the Lunch will be provided 11:30 a.m., the tary, test preparation and more) passion, you are needed so get ready meeting is noon to 12:45 p.m. For more for loads of fun, learning theatre or con- information, contact retired Chief War- tributing - with makeup, set design, etc., rant Officer 4 Owen McNiff at 571-243- 5,697 - behind the scenes. Either way – the fun 6561/443-861-1936 or email omcniff@ is about to begin. yahoo.com. DVDs (new releases, foreign films, television The APG Theater Group is an all vol- series, documentaries, fitness videos and Blu-ray) unteer group and program that has pro- FORT MEADE JOB FAIR duced mystery dinner theaters, dramas, comedies and variety shows for APG Fort George G. Meade will host a 2,846 audiences. Volunteer categories include Community Job Fair 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. theatrical (actors), musical (singers), spo- at Club Meade, 6600 Mapes Road. This Children’s books (including chapter books, easy ken word and stage crew. There is some- event will feature local, state and nation- books and non-fiction) thing for everyone! al employers and a free Resume Doctor For more information, call 410-278- evaluation and preparation assistance 4011 or stop by the recreation center, service. Shuttle service to and from Fort 52 Bldg. 3326 Erie Street. Meade’s Smallwood Hall parking lot to Club Meade will be provided. To request Periodicals (newspapers, magazines and Army/ ASL service, contact Jerome Duncan Federal Government publications) THURSDAY at [email protected]. This AUGUST 28 event is open to all job seekers. Those not in possession of a DOD ID card and 8 PWOC SHOWCASE sticker on their vehicle must enter the The Protestant Women of the Chapel installation through the MD Route 175 Public-use computers with CAC readers (plus Wi- (PWOC) will kick off its fall semester with at Reece Road gate. All individuals must Fi, printing, faxing and scanning capability) an APG PWOC Showcase 9:30 a.m. at present a photo ID. Drivers must pres- (Source: Mike Lacombe, director, post library) the APG North (Aberdeen) chapel. ent a valid driver’s license, vehicle regis- The PWOC is open to all women of tration and proof of insurance. For more August 21, 2014 • APG News 11

This Week in APG News History

By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News 50 Years Ago

Aug. 20, 1964 Clockwise from left: Fan of the year Margaretha Pouches (second from left) never gave up screaming support to the Garrison’s intramural softball team despite its recent loss in the finals. Pouches was the team’s official score keeper and yelling leader.

(From left) WAC Pvt. Betty Rose, the only girl in a class of 24 students at the U.S. Army Ordnance supply school and her classmate Pvt. Gerald Butts hold the classes’ highest academic scores.

(From left) Edward Budnick, D&PS; Pfc. Barney Zeravogel and Sgt. 1st Class Troy Sheppard release three ducks out of a flock of 69; joining 73 pheas- ants and 35 quail reared and released at APG in support of the program to increase the wildlife in Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

25 Years Ago

Aug. 23, 1989 Clockwise from top left: (From left) Ken Schroeder and Jake Grace check the placement of a tank before relocating it to the Soldier and Airman’s Home in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Army Combat Systems Test Activity prepared the tank which was donated by the Army.

Hope Gunzenhauser, left, a counselor at the Youth Services Center and Penny Surrette, a summer program participant, pet Beno, a member of APG’s K9 Corps during a crime prevention visit to the youth center.

(From left) Sgt. 1st Class Kurk Lohmann dispenses rope-type chaff that provides a real-world environment for electronic warfare tests aboard Big Crow as Sgt. 1st Class Robert Howell looks on. Big Crow is the Army’s only four-engine aircraft and flying electronic warfare laboratory.

10 Years Ago

Aug. 9, 2004 Clockwise from left: Chapel volunteer Dina Hughes adjusts the crown for Kavoss Mobley during Vacation Bible School at the Main Post Chapel.

(From left) Firefighters George Dorbert and Glen Wilhelm help paramedic Dave Morlock prepare to transport Pvt. Robert Masi during a flash fire test exercise at Cohen Hall.

Aberdeen Test Center Col. Mary K. Brown presented 136 awards to civilians and con- tractors who supported the accelerated design, development, fabrication, testing and fielding of slat armor for eight Stryker variants.

Want to make a difference in how services are rendered at APG? Tell us how we are doing. Visit http://ice.disa.mil. Click on “ARMY” then “Aberdeen Proving Ground.” 12 APG News •August 21, 2014 Collaboration Commons designed to enhance discussions amongst employees

By JOYCE M. CONANT for a cube, but too ers to refine the areas for reading next to a window or ARL Public Affairs small to warrant layout and select having discussions are also included in The U.S. Army Research Laborato- booking a con- Research shows that finishes. We took the Collaboration Commons. ry recently converted one of its former ference room,” into account the “The Collaboration Commons will library spaces located in the Human he continued. innovative ideas and midcentury mod- evolve as it is used, but infrastruc- Research and Engineering Directorate “Also, [the build- collaboration are often ern design of the ture, furniture and equipment instal- at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Mary- ing] includes very building when lation were completed just in time for land, and designed a room that is more few windows and the result of informal selecting furni- use during the Human Science Tech- modernized and creative. This result- the former library ture and finishes.” nical Advisory Board (TAB) meeting,” ed in what is now known as Collabora- space has four, conversations. Most of the said Lockett. “The space was used for tion Commons. so we wanted to furniture can the Human Systems Integration poster During the renovation of the HRED keep access to Companies such be moved eas- and software-demo session during that building, the former library space was that natural light as Google even ily to adapt the TAB. It was also encouraging to see left vacant due to the decision to consol- open to all.” space as needed. the space being used for several meet- idate physical library facilities and focus Lockett said manipulate the length A major feature ings even before the cardboard furniture more on digital access. The idea behind the design started is the Steelcase boxes were removed from the hall- the newly designed room was to create with a sketch pad. of the lines inside “Media:scape” way. We would still like to add wireless a space where employees can get away “I walked into their cafeteria so that workstations access in the space. We hope that it will from their cubicles and talk to others the room and that enable sev- result in unexpected ideas for collab- with whom they do not necessarily work. drew up a few employees will chat eral participants orative projects across ARL, increased “Research shows that innovative ideas layout concepts. to hook up lap- morale and integration of HRED and and collaboration are often the result of Form should fol- while they are waiting. tops and quickly Weapons and Materials Research Direc- informal conversations. Companies such low function, so change which of torate building 459 tenants.” as Google even manipulate the length the initial con- John Lockett them is displayed Lockett indicated that an important of the lines inside their cafeteria so that cepts included HRED acting director on a central mon- part of the Collaboration Commons employees will chat while they are wait- seating near the itor by hitting a concept is that the space cannot be ing,” said John Lockett, acting direc- natural light pro- control “puck.” reserved for meetings (including TAB tor of HRED. “With the Collaboration vided by the windows, project workspac- One of the workstations is a lounge panels) and space within the room can- Commons, we wanted to create a space es, different-size shared media stations area that can comfortably seat a doz- not be closed off. similar to a hotel lobby or airport lounge distributed throughout the room, and en people. Lockett said it would be “We want ARL employees and their where informal meetings and conversa- open paths that flow from one area to the ideal for demonstrating software or collaborators to interact, see and even tions frequently occur. next without blocking doors,” said Lock- conducting a team, a training session, overhear what others are working on. We “In talking to the workforce, we ett. “Our CAD support group at HRED or interactive working group. Another hope that this will lead to an exchange of realized there was a need for spac- turned the concept sketches into Auto- area includes a stool-height worktable ideas and serendipitous collaboration,” es designed for discussions too large CAD files. Then I worked with design- and whiteboard. Reconfigurable seating said Lockett.

16. Personal Claims Army Infor- 13. Parker won first place for mation ______System hers. The APG Crossword 19. BOSS president 14. Carrier ______claims are 21. System of Systems the most common issued by CSD ______& Integration Director- 16. 2-6 ADA battalion com- ate mander 22. Commander, 263rd Army 17. National Institute of Alcohol Air and Missile Defense Command Abuse and ______23. Future ______of Ameri- 18. Enhanced ______ca Parking Enforcement 26. ______Services Division 19. Staff ______Advo- 27. Operation Homefront DC cate Metro Manager 20. ______have been 29. Former short stop who deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan rubbed elbows with BOSS Soldiers 24. League of Dreams founder Aug. 16 25. APG South youth center 30. HHC Garrison first sergeant director 31. Competitors ages 5-8, 26. AEC Military Evaluator ______Buds 28. Alpha Battery, 3rd ADA 32. Snobbish; haughty commander Down 1. He ordered Maryland flags to half staff Aug. 14 2. Federal ______Claims Act Solution to the August 14 puzzle 4. He was mortally wounded in Quang Tri Province 5. C4ISR Systems ______Answers to this puzzle may be found in this edition of the APG News, or may be Laboratory common knowledge. The completed puzzle will be published in next week’s paper. 6. She has a master’s in ento- Across 9. Occurs when bacteria or mology from the University of Dela- ware. 3. The new APG News editor, viruses invade the body and multi- ______Rominiecki ply. 7. Garrison command ser- 6. Says she’s quiet with a sense 10. Lieutenant over the DES geant major of humor. traffic division 8. Directorate of ______7. Senior noncommissioned 11. Henry Harford’s dad; he Services officer of the Army Evaluation Cen- was quite the swinger. 12. Human ______and ter 15. DES patrol branch chief Engineering Directorate

WORD OF THE WEEK ACRONYM OF THE WEEK Hinkey NARA Pronounced: hing-kee The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Part of Speech: Adjective (Slang) hinkier, hinkiest Definition: The NARA is an independent agency of the United States government charged 1. Acting in a nervous or very cautious way; jittery. with preserving and documenting government and historical records and with 2. Suspicious; curious: increasing public access to those documents, which comprise the National 3. Snobbish; haughty. Archives. NARA is officially responsible for maintaining and publishing the legally Use: authentic and authoritative copies of acts of Congress, presidential proclamations  If the driver of the getaway car gets hinky, he’ll honk the horn. and executive orders, and federal regulations. The NARA also transmits votes of  After noticing the driver seemed hinky, the police officer called for the Electoral College to Congress. The chief administrator of NARA is the Archi- backup. vist of the United States. The keeper of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of  Whenever he agrees with me, you know something hinky is going Rights, the NARA also holds in trust records of ordinary citizens such as records down. of military service, naturalization records of immigrants and even the canceled By YVONNE JOHNSON, APG News check from the purchase of Alaska. The National Archives has 17 facilities around the nation including the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri which manages the records of 20th century military personnel as well as retired government civilians. How are we doing? E-mail comments and The National Archives holds more than 10 billion records. For details about exhi- suggestions for the APG News to bition and research hours in NARA facilities across the United States, visit the web [email protected] site http://www.archives.gov/index.html or call toll-free 1-86-NARA-NARA. 14 APG News •August 21, 2014 JLENS Soldiers officially arrive at APG Continued from Page 1 well as with sister services. Noting that throughout the required ics Command Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Craw- testing, exercises and deployments, ford; APG Garrison Commander Col. 10,000 feet Family members dealt with loneliness, Gregory McClinton and Garrison Com- isolation and stress, he credited the chain mand Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Adams. How high JLENS aerostats will float in of command and Soldier and Family Matallana said that after months of support elements with the unit’s success. testing, the unit’s successful execution the air. Each carries radars capable of “That is what makes us Army and deployment of JLENS was due to the detecting, tracking and targeting missiles Strong,” he said, adding that Family efforts of its Soldiers and Family mem- bers. He said the day marked the arrival and rockets up to members “endured for their Soldiers of an opportunity for one of the Army’s miles away. and for this country.” 340 Thanking McClinton, Adams and most technologically advanced units, noting successful fire control mission the APG Garrison for embracing the tests and live fire exercises undertaken ico and also occurred at Dugway Prov- existing infrastructure. Matallana, said unit “with open arms,” Matallana add- prior to the unit’s arrival in Maryland. ing Ground, Utah in 2013. During the that in his opinion, results have already ed that his Soldiers and their Families JLENS testing began in 2012 at next three years JLENS will be test- proven that the JLENS will have no “can be confident that they will be well White Sands Missile Range, New Mex- ed on how well it can integrate with issues integrating with Army systems as taken care of.” New editor aims to highlight APG scientists Continued from Page 1 (DINFOS) Public Affairs Qualifica- the accomplishments of APG scientists son; Page Designer, Molly Blosse, tion Course at Fort George G. Meade and researchers. Photojournalist Rachel Ponder and father’s alma mater, graduating with a in May. “I want to show the community recently-hired Photojournalist Stacy B.S. in Mass Communication. Her hobbies include crocheting and what Team APG is doing for the nation Smith. The CERDEC position was her first exploring Maryland wineries. and the world,” she said. To contact Rominiecki, call 410-278- job after college, and she graduated She said one of her goals as edi- Rominiecki’s staff of contractors 2674 or email amanda.r.rominiecki. from the Defense Information School tor is to “shine a little more light” on includes Assistant Editor Yvonne John- [email protected]. Garrison town hall discusses budget, workforce

Continued from Page 1 troop and personnel cuts. ue to exist as it is,” he said. “If that dem- stress management, time management, and The installation might face up to 4,300 onstration of support is not evident to the coaching and mentoring. For more infor- spent much of the town hall recognizing job cuts, due to the Army 2020 Force leadership at all levels we will not com- mation contact Celstine Beckett at 410- personnel for going “above and beyond,” Structure Realignment plan. The meet- pete well against the other installations that 306-2333 or email celestine.beckett.civ@ presenting more than 30 length of service ing examined how job cuts could affect have gone through the assessment.” mail.mil. awards, a Commander’s Award for Civil- the economy of Harford and Cecil coun- Comments can submitted by email to Detwiller also addressed VERA/VISP ian Service and other awards. ties. More than 250 community mem- [email protected], or by criteria. She said that since January 2013, McClinton noted that everyone has bers signed a statement in support of the mail to U.S. Army Environmental Com- 43 employees have taken the incentive been asked “to do more with less” in the Army’s activities in Harford County. mand, ATTN: SPEA Public Comments; but applications are not automatically current budget climate and thanked garri- McClinton said community members 2450 Connell Rd (Bldg. 2264), Joint approved. son personnel for their continued support can show their support by sending an Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX “Directors recommend approval or dis- to the mission. email or a letter to U.S. Army Environ- 78234-7664. approval based upon mission and structure Also discussed was the Aug. 4 town mental Command leadership explaining For more information about the SPEA of their organization,” she said. “Approved hall meeting at Aberdeen High School why jobs should not be cut at APG. The town hall meeting, and to view the presen- positions will be abolished, restructured or regarding the Supplemental Programmatic SPEA public comment period concludes tation, visit www.apg-cssc.com. downgraded, or changed entirely.” Environmental Assessment (SPEA). The Aug. 25. Regarding workforce development, For more information about VERA/ Army Alliance and the Chesapeake Sci- “The intent is for you and the commu- McClinton asked employees to fill out a VISP, contact Detwiller at janet.l.dettwiler. ence and Security Corridor hosted the nity to demonstrate to leadership with- survey from the Army Education Center, [email protected]. event. APG is one of nine Army installa- in the DOD and federal government that located in Bldg. 4305. Educational funding FMWR tions in the country targeted for potential Aberdeen Proving Ground must contin- will be determined from this survey. Family and Morale, Welfare and Rec- “One of the challenges that we know we reation Director Michael Lupacchino have here at APG is that we don’t deliver all discussed upcoming fall events. Okto- the educational opportunities that we need berfest is coming back to APG, Oct. 24 to our entire workforce,” he said. and Oct. 25, at the APG North (Aber- For more information about educa- deen) recreation center. This event will DID YOU KNOW? tional opportunities at APG call Educa- feature German inspired foods, beverag- tion Service Specialist Tessie Stout at es and free entertainment for the whole 410-306-2042. James Anderson Jr. became Family. For the latest information about Directorate briefings followed McClin- the first African-American U.S. all upcoming FMWR events, visit www. ton’s comments. Marine Corps Medal of Honor apgmwr.com. Human resources The next town hall meeting will be

recipient on Aug. 21, 1968 Janet Dettwiler, director of Human advertised in the APG News, on Chan- Resources, said free professional develop- nel 97, and on APG’s social media sites Anderson was posthumously awarded the ment symposiums will be held Oct. 16 at including Facebook at www.facebook. Medal of Honor for heroism while serving in Top of the Bay and in Bldg. 3147. com/APGMd; Twitter at twitter.com/ Vietnam in February 1967 by President Lyndon Topics will include Army Career Pro- USAGAPG, and the APG website at B. Johnson during an Aug. 21, 1968 White grams, Army e-Learning, GoArmyEd, www.TeamAPG.com. House ceremony. Anderson was born Jan. 22, 1947, in Los Angeles, California. After graduating from senior high school, he attended Los Angeles Harbor Junior College. Parking campaign to be Anderson left college to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps. He entered the Corps Feb. 17, 1966 and trained with the 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California. He was promoted to private first class upon graduation in August 1966. He then transferred to Camp Pendleton, enforced across APG California where he received further training with the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Training Regiment. Continued from Page 1 He noted that only individuals issued In December 1966, Pfc. Anderson arrived in the Republic of Vietnam, where handicap parking credentials are autho- he served as a rifleman with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine the C4ISR campus parking lots where the rized to park in designated handicap spac- Division in Quang Tri Province. On Feb. 28, 1967 he was mortally wounded. problem is rampant. es and that individuals using these spaces His Medal of Honor citation details what happened: “We’re forever attuned to parking vio- without proper credential will be subject to “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and lations post wide,” Davis said, “and we fines. In addition, repeat offenders may be beyond the call of duty as a rifleman, Second Platoon, Company F, Second understand that in that area (C4ISR cam- towed, incurring added expenses. Battalion, Third Marines, Third Marine Division, in Vietnam on 28 February pus) it’s quite a problem.” Davis said the enforcement will be con- 1967. Company F was advancing in dense jungle northwest of Cam Lo in an The campaign is two-fold, he said. ducted as a part of regular patrols, not as a effort to extract a heavily besieged reconnaissance patrol. Private First Class “This is an enforcement initiative separate effort. In most cases it will rein- Anderson’s platoon was the lead element and had advanced only about 200 as well as an education assistance pro- force what drivers already know. meters when they were brought under extremely intense enemy small arms and gram. The main purpose is to educate “This is an effort to eliminate parking automatic weapons fire. The platoon reacted swiftly, getting on line as best they the public as to where the can and can’t misuse,” he said, “and it’s something that’s could in the thick terrain, and began returning fire. Private First Class Anderson park. Emphasis will be placed on the enforced statewide and nationwide as well found himself tightly bunched together with the other members of the platoon CECOM area. as on Aberdeen Proving Ground.” only 20 meters from the enemy positions. As the fire fight continued, several of the men were wounded by the deadly enemy assault. Suddenly, an enemy grenade landed in the midst of the Marines and rolled alongside Private First Class Anderson’s head. Unhesitatingly and with complete disregard Leave Donations for his own personal safety, he reached out, grasped the grenade, pulled it to his chest and curled around it as it went off. Although several Marines To participate in the Voluntary Leave Program, use forms OPM 630, Application to Become a Leave Recipient Under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program; OPF received shrapnel from the grenade, his body absorbed the major force of 630-A, Request to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Recipient Under the Volun- the explosion. In this singularly heroic act, Private First Class Anderson saved tary Leave Transfer Program (within agency); or OPM 630- B, Request to Donate his comrades from serious injury and possible death. His personal heroism, Annual Leave to Leave Recipient Under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program extraordinary valor, and inspirational supreme self-sacrifice reflected great (outside agency). Please contact Cathy Davis at 410-306-0152/DSN 458-0152 or credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions [email protected]. of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.” Employees eligible for donations in the /S/ LYNDON B. JOHNSON Anderson was interred at Lincoln Memorial Park in Carson, California. Voluntary Leave Transfer Program His medals and decorations include the Medal of Honor, the Purple Heart, Adams, Dwayne Ferrell, Patricia Petterson, Gerhard the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with one Barnes, Jennifer Gaddis, Lonnie Rapp, Debra bronze star, the Vietnamese Military Merit Medal, the Vietnamese Gallantry Birch, Garfield Grimsley, Sylvia Robinson, Jennifer Cross with Palm, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Blethen, Lena Hacker, Kelly Rodgers, Christopher Honors: Blethen, Matthew Jacobs, John Rodriguez, Pedro  The United States Navy prepositioning ship, USNS PFC James Anderson, Jr. Cannon, Marcy James-Stewart, Sonya Russelll, James (T-AK 3002) is named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient James Anderson, Jr. Clark, Lyra Kennedy, Sandra Russell, Melissa  The name James Anderson, Jr. is inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Clelland, Patricia Keshishian, Gale Schaible, William C. Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Panel 15E - Row 112. Crum, Laura Martino, Rose Sheckelford, Angela  James Anderson, Jr. Memorial Park in Carson, California, at the corner of Dennison, Natalie McCauley, Adrienne Thurman, Terry Wilmington and University was named after Pfc. James Anderson, Jr. Doran, Kemi McClintick, Jill Walsh, Sharon Dunston, Samuel McDonald, Scheree Williams, Demetria Yvonne Johnson, APG News Eberhardt, Joanne McIntire, Melinda August 21, 2014 • APG News 15 APG SNAPSHOT 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/. GREENE LAID TO REST AT ARLINGTON The Old Guard Caisson Platoon leads the funeral procession of Maj. Gen. Harold J. Greene through Arlington National Cemetery where he was laid to rest Aug. 14. Greene, the senior-most U.S. military officer to have been killed in a combat zone since the Vietnam War, served at APG from 2009-2012. (Left insert) As ordered by Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, the flag in front of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command headquarters flies at half-staff, Aug. 14, the day of Greene’s burial.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE (From left) Robin Bee, a phlebotomist with the Armed Services Blood Bank Center, draws blood from Matt Tanner Aug. 12 during an Armed Services Blood Program blood drive at the APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center. “Donating blood is really important,’ said Tanner, a software engineer with Raytheon. “It’s something you can do infrequently that can save lives. I figure you might as well do a good deed.” In addition to the blood drive, a bone marrow regis- try was held supporting the C.W. Bill Young Department of Defense Bone Marrow Donor Program, or Salute to Life. A blood drive and bone marrow registry will be held today, Thursday, Aug. 21, at the APG South (Edgewood) recreation center. Photo by Stacy Smith

REACHING FOR DREAMS Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) members and volun- teers helped out at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen Aug. 16, during the annual League of Dreams practice and game preceding the Cal Ripken World Series games on the stadium’s Cal Ripken Sr. Field. BOSS presi- dent Sgt. Eric Jimenez led the team of Soldiers who included Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Adams and HHC Garrison 1st Sgt. Daniel Nelson as they helped the children practice batting before the game and then handed out gifts and chatted with players during the hot dog lunch that followed. Baltimore Orioles baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. even paid a surprise visit to the team to show his support for the ongo- ing effort started by League of Dreams founder Frank Kolarek who led the day’s festivities. Clockwise from top left, Cal Ripken World Series baseball players applaud Juliana Lupacchino as she makes her way home from third base; Cal Ripken Jr. (center) poses with Boss members and volunteers (from left) Sgt. Eric Jimenez, Spc. Tracy Glover, Sgt. Marcos Ramirez, Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Adams, Master Sgt. John Castillo, Sgt. Antrod Campbell, 1st Sgt. Daniel Nelson, and Christina Graber; (From left) Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Adams, Sgt. Eric Jimenez and Spc. Tracy Glover greet a League of Dreams player at home plate. Photos by Yvonne Johnson

Courtesy photo CHILLIN’ FOR A GOOD CAUSE The City of Aberdeen police department recently challenged APG’s Directorate of Emergency Services police department to complete the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. DES answered that challenge Sunday afternoon with several officers, supervisors and Family members participating. In addition, FOP Lodge 116F donated $100 in addition to completing the challenge. Since then, the DES police department has challenged the DES fire department, the City of Havre De Grace police department and the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office to compete the ice bucket challenge. It’s chilly but all for a good cause, says DES Chief of Police, Joel Holdford.