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AAPGPublishedP in the interestG of the people of AberdeenNNEWS Proving Ground,E MarylandWS www.TeamAPG.com THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014 Vol. 58, No. 33 DES to increase handicap parking enforcement 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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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.