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www.apgnews.apg.army.mil Published in the interest of the people of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland November 1, 2012 Vol. 56, No. 44 APG fares well during Sandy Story and photo by ADRIANE FOSS Garrison Public Affairs As Hurricane Sandy pum- meled its way toward Harford County Monday evening, Aber- deen Proving Ground leadership and emergency essential personnel manned the APG emergency operations center, ensuring the installation’s safe and continued operation. “During any emergency situation, but especially during a potentially catastrophic storm like Sandy, we are working 24 hours a day to ensure procedures are in place that address every situation from power fail- ure and storm damage to swift water rescue,” said Rick de Oliveira of the EOC’s Plans and Operations Division. “We want to make sure that, first and foremost, everyone is safe, and that residents and personnel are informed and know what to do as this storm wreaks its havoc.” “It’s been a challenging few days, but I’m incredibly proud of the way Team APG—Sol- diers, civilians and Families along with our local communi- ties, all came together through DPW crews worked around the clock to clean up storm debris and large tree limbs, like the ones that littered the area next to the garrison headquarters building. APG damages were mild and power outages short in relation to Hurricane Sandy’s impact up and See TEAM APG, page 11 down the East Coast. APG observes National Disability APG Tech Expo Employment Awareness Month

Story and photo by displays cutting RACHEL PONDER APG News Team APG hosted the annu- edge in IT al National Disability Employ- ment Awareness Month Story and photo by cal Center/Corporate Informa- program Oct. 25 in the APG YVONNE JOHNSON tion Office and Federal Direct North (Aberdeen) recreation APG News Access Expositions, technology center. expos are held twice annually Hundreds of visitors viewed State’s Attorney for Harf- and typically draw large crowds the latest in Information Tech- ord County and Purple Heart interested in viewing the latest nology products and servic- recipient Joseph Cassilly was innovations. es during the Fall Technology the guest speaker for the event. The expo consisted of more Expo at the APG North (Aber- Cassilly is disabled and uses a than 70 vendors and by lunch- deen) recreation center Oct. 24. wheelchair as a result of inju- Hosted by the U.S. Army ries he received while serving Edgewood Chemical Biologi- See TECH, page 10 in Vietnam. He is an advocate on issues for the disabled, and has served on design teams for Baltimore sports stadiums and other large projects. In 2007, Cassilly was given a Legacy of (From left) State’s Attorney for Harford County Joseph Cassilly Excellence in Litigation from chats with HHC’s 1st Sgt. Paula Adams after the annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month program See HARFORD, page 10 held in the APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center Oct. 25. Karaoke, trivia contests LOL 2012 and more offered at Comedy Tour the Bowling Center coming to APG By YVONNE JOHNSON By RACHEL PONDER for all singing levels, gives APG News APG News you performing experience.” One of the highlights of The APG Bowling Center Beginning in November, APG’s Veterans Apprecia- is offering new activities and the Bowling Center will host tion Month activities will be specials this fall. an APG Karaoke Contest on the Laugh Out Every Saturday night, from Saturday nights. Singers who Loud 2012 7 to 11 p.m., free karaoke will wish to participate will need Comedy Tour be featured. APG Bowling to sign up at the Bowling planned Nov. Center Manager Lora Owens Center’s front desk during the 10 at the APG said that karaoke is a great night of the competition. The North (Aber- way to relax with Family and competition will be ongoing, deen) recre- (From right) Renee Alonso of AbilityOne Base Supply Center Blue friends after a long week. lasting several months. ation center. shows a brochure about privacy screens and other security prod- “It is a chance for people ucts to Carlton Daniel of ATEC during the 2012 Fall Technology “Singing is a stress reliev- Guests should prepare them- Expo. AbilityOne was formerly known as Office Eagle. er,” she said. “Karaoke is fun See BOWLING, page 11 See COMEDY, page 11

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2 APG News • November 1, 2012 OPINION Family Panel addresses exceptional issues ecently I had the opportunity important when planning and making travel; and Family support. much, but as an Air Force Family on to serve on a Defense Depart- a permanent change of station move. Ultimately, the outcome is to consol- an Army installation; such cohesion is Rment advisory panel deal- Some Families need support before idate these processes and make it eas- important and reflects a readiness issue ing with special needs issues across the the move to determine if services are ier for Families to maintain support for the military community at large. military. available for their particular special from location to location. Simple things Perhaps the hardest part of participat- The panel’s meeting last month in needs. Some find that they need Fam- like common forms, databases talking ing in these panels has been the expec- Alexandria, Va., was the third of its ily support assistance to navigate the to each other, more user-friendly web- tations of Families after it ends. It’s kind conducted by DOD’s Office of system when they arrive at a new duty sites to help Families as they transition hard to tell Families that their concerns Community Support for Military Fam- station. Contacts must be made with from one location to another, accessibil- were presented, but won’t be fixed right ilies with Special Needs, or OSN, in new school staff, to locate medical ity of information to understand how to now. As I’ve learned, the complexity of the past year to address the Exceptional providers and work with a variety of obtain care and support from available coordination and needed approvals at Family Member Program’s Family sup- offices to support providers on or off resources were all presented. the department or service level means port priorities. the installation. A TRICARE representative spoke change typically gets accomplished at The panel was comprised of Fam- During previous panels, we present- about the health care management one speed: glacial. ily representatives from all servic- ed Families’ frustrations with accessing activity’s efforts to improve communi- Despite more work to be done, mil- es, including active duty and reserves, information and services and confusion cation with Families and collaboration itary Families like mine with special and addressed communication issues about policy since each service imple- with OSN, such as simplifying online needs should see some direct bene- and concerns from military Families. ments a slightly different program. navigation. The representative discussed fits from the recommendations brought The event was chaired by Acting Dep- Lack of standardization and consisten- TRICARE’s Patient Centered Medi- forth through this panel, indicating the uty Assistant Secretary of Defense for cy at different installations were top cal Home, which the services are imple- importance DOD is putting on listening Military Community and Family Policy priorities. The panel listed as its three menting and eventually will address to Families’ concerns and working to Charles E. Milam. key areas for improvement consistency many of the panel’s issues related to act on their issues. As the father of three boys, one with of support, communication and health lack of consistency of medical provid- There are still going to be challeng- autism, I took my role in the process care. ers and timely access to specialty care. es with support and services in the short very seriously. In reaching out for input What I found is that much of the It places emphasis on personal relation- term, but the ball is rolling on lasting from Families through networking, work our panel initially identified and ships, team delivery of holistic care, improvements to make things better for meet-ups and even an unofficial online advocated for a year ago was taken to coordination across medical special- all our Families. survey, I found myself not only serv- heart by leadership and we are seeing ties and settings, and increases access to Air Force Maj. ing as the Air Force representative, but results. OSN recently completed the affordable care. also as a joint representative to all our first phase of an analysis aimed at stan- EFMP representatives from each ser- Nicholas Sabula Families. dardizing service support for special vice’s headquarters shared their efforts Defense Media Activity EFMP impacts a lot of Families, needs Families across DOD. The anal- to improve communication and out- Guest blogger Air Force Maj. Nicholas with enrollment mandatory for active ysis used a series of site visits to instal- reach, as well as awareness on adult-age Sabula is a communication plans offi- duty Families with a special need. lation-level, headquarters-level and any children or spouses with special needs, cer at the Defense Media Activity. He As of December, total EFMP service centralized locations dealing with per- respite care and other EFMP initiatives was selected to a 10-member panel member enrollment was projected at sonnel, Family support and assignment such as joint base support. as part of the Defense Department’s 93,706 with numbers of EFMP Family processes. The culminating activity I was especially pleased to see that Exceptional Family Member Program. members estimated at 126,153 across was a review by the services to look at the services are working more close- He has a son with autism and, off-duty, services. enrollment and identification; assign- ly together to build cohesion across is an advocate for military Families The program becomes especially ment coordination; overseas Family the joint force. It might not sound like dealing with autism. DoD teacher finds crossroads in American education

ommon Core Standards, No sations with Dr. Jill Biden, who remains something in terms of big changes in edu- “I think it’s going to be a combina- Child Left Behind, STEM, dif- a teacher even as she is second lady, as cation,” she said. “I think we’re ready to tion of a lot of different methods that Cferentiated teaching, merit pay. well as Education Secretary Arne Dun- make significant changes and we’re right the states are doing,” she said of imple- Keeping up with the latest policies, ideas can and other public officials. She has there at that point about whether we’re mentation. “The advantage for DODEA and buzz words in education is enough attended education conferences and par- going to make that happen.” is that we get to sit back and watch to make parents’ – along with more than ticipated in initiatives and met with for- Being part of the national discussions, what some of the states have done and a few educators’ — heads spin. mer Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day Wilson said, “has opened my eyes to pick the best methods.”

Recently I had the opportunity to cy at different insta serve on a Defense Department advi- priorities. Thepane sory panel dealing with special needs key areas for impro issues across the military. of support, commun The panel’s meeting last month in care. Alexandria, Va., was the third of its What I found is t kind conducted by DOD’s Office of work our panel initi Community Support for Military Fami- advocated for a year lies with Special Needs, or OSN, in the heart by leadership past year to address the Exceptional ing results. OSN rec Family Member Program’s family sup- the first phase of an port priorities. standardizing servic The panel was comprised of fam- cial needs families a ily representativesfrom all services, analysis used a serie including active duty and reserves, and installation-level,h e addressed communicationissues and el and any centraliz concerns from military families. The ing with personnel, event was chaired by Acting Deputy assignment process Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mil- activity was a review itary Community and Family Policy look at enrollment a Charles E. Milam. assignment coordin As the father of three boys, one family travel; and fa with autism, I took my role in the pro- Ultimately, the ou cess very seriously. In reaching out for solidate these proce input from families through network- easier for families to ing, meet-ups and even an unofficial port from location to online survey, I found myself not onlyExercip things likeerat. commo Ven serving as the Air Force representative, es talking to each ot but also as a joint representative delitto all nullafriendly websitesaugia to our families. they transition from EFMP impacts a lot of families,nostiniam another, ac incessibili het with enrollment mandatory for active understand how to o duty families with a special need. lan ullaport from autet available in As of December, total EFMP servicelan ullapresented. autet in member enrollment was projected at A TRICARE repr 93,706Family with numbers Panel of EFMP family addressabout the health car members estimated at 126,153 across activity’s efforts to i services. nication with famili The program becomes especially tion with OSN, such important when planning and making online navigation. T a permanent change of station move. discussed TRICAR Some families need support before tered Medical Hom the move to determine if services are vices are implemen available for their particular special will address many o needs. Some find that they need fam- related to lack of co ily support assistance to navigate the ical providers and ti system when they arrive at a new duty specialty care. It pla station. Contacts must be made with personal relationshi new school staff, to locate medical of holistic care, coo providers and work with a variety of medical specialties a offices to support providers on or off increases access to a the installation. EFMP representa During previous panels, we present- service’s headquarte ed families’ frustrations with accessing efforts to improve c information and services and confusion and outreach, as we about policy since each service imple- on adult-age childre ments a slightly different program. special needs, respit That’s why it was a special treat O’Connor, creator of www.icivics.org, what is happening in the American edu- Wilson, who taught for three years Lack of standardization and consisten- er EFMP initiatives when I got to speak about these trends and Microsoft founder and philanthro- cation system. I think in the DODEA in public schools, said the best thing with Angela Wilson, who traveled to pist Bill Gates, who spent a couple of system, we need to be more tied to that.” teachers can do for students is to “dif- Washington D.C., recently to meet hours speaking with teachers at the Of 1.3 million military-connec- ferentiate” teaching to meet the var- Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta Educational Commission Conference in tion children, 80 percent attend pub- ied learning styles of students. She and conduct other official business as Atlanta last summer, Wilson said. lic schools, Wilson noted, and the ones acknowledges it can be hard, but has the Department of Defense Education “He met with all of us individual- who attend DODEA schools most- proven it possible by reaching out to Activity’s 2012 Teacher of the Year. ly … and wanted us to tell him what’s ly move in and out of it and public parents and students, observing stu- Wilson has been a key player in going on in our schools and how he schools. DODEA works closely with dents, and placing them in small groups national education issues since being could help,” she said of Gates. “He military-connected public schools, even to understand how each learns best, awarded the honor last spring, along wrote down what we said,” then Wilson offering grants to help smooth transi- then tailoring curriculum to each. with other Teacher of the Year win- and four other teachers were chosen to tions for students who move due to mil- “It absolutely takes time,” she said. ners from each of the states and terri- be recorded for a Bill & Melinda Gates itary relocations. Read more here. “But I’ve found when I’ve run a class- tories. Since then, Wilson has traveled Foundation video. Because of that, Wilson said, she room that really is differentiated, it is several times to meet with national edu- “That was really neat that he would is glad that DODEA has signed on to better and it can be done.” cation leaders and work on projects to turn our thoughts into a video” to the Education Department’s Common As for current trends in education, advance teaching, while bringing those advance education, Wilson said. “His Core Standards, which mandates com- Wilson, who also is a parent of school- experiences back to her seventh-grade goal is to make America one of those mon core curriculum for students across aged children, said parents should not language arts and speech students at really competitive educational societies grade levels. “We’ll all have same worry. “The good thing is that we are at Vincenza Middle School in Italy. like it used to be.” vision and direction,” she said. The a turning point,” she said. “There are a “It’s been an amazing year,” Wil- Reports that American students’ stan- standards also will be “more rigorous lot of things that other nations are doing son said. “It’s really opened my eyes dardized test scores are falling below and more relevant.” that are great, and the states are doing to what’s going on in education around those of their international peers are While the details of implementation great things that can be shared.” our nation. As teachers, it’s easy to get unsettling, but Wilson said she believes still have to be worked out, Wilson said, “The past year has made me even stuck in what’s happening in your class- the nation is on the cusp of reversing the policy, which is voluntary and not more excited about education and the room and not looking beyond that.” that trend, in part due to the rapid push adopted by all states, will give teachers possibilities for our future,” she added. Wilson has met with President for new initiatives. more flexibility in how they meet the Barack Obama, whose sister, like Panet- “After attending all of this, I really feel objectives than No Child Left Behind, Lisa Daniel ta’s, is a teacher. She’s also had conver- like we as a nation have wanted to do which DODEA did not take part in. Family Matters Blog APG SEVEN DAY FORECAST Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed

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By DAVID VERGUN “Army leadership is handling the Army News Service drawdown in both the military and civil- Civilian Workforce Transformation ian workforce with utmost care and com- creates a number of changes to person- passion,” he continued. “But, we must nel, management and training policies do this smartly to achieve not just the for Department of the Army civilians. right number of people but the right mix Civilian Workforce Transformation, of skills to move our Army forward.” or CWT, will benefit civilians, command- The type of civilians the Army needs, ers, the Army and the nation, according according to Lamont, are those who are to Thomas A. Lamont, assistant secre- “capable, technically proficient, well- tary of the Army, Manpower and Reserve grounded leaders, innovative, creative, Affairs, who initiat- embrace change, ed CWT last year. work collaborative- He spoke Wednes- Army leadership ly, understand the day at Association values and skills of the United States is handling the of partnering and Army’s Department are empowered to of the Army Civil- drawdown in both solve needs and ian Luncheon. the military and problems.” Among the bene- And to that list fits of CWT he cited civilian workforce of desired traits, the were realignment assistant secretary of career programs with utmost care added: “Willingness into 31 categories to take risks. (We to achieve better and compassion. need) great leaders capabilities; great- But, we must do this who are not afraid er opportunities for to put it on the line career education, smartly to achieve from time to time training and tech- -- and that’s an all nical development; not just the right too rare commodity improved career in our big building tracking; and reduc- number of people but across the river,” he ing the time it takes the right mix of skills said, referring to the to bring new hires Pentagon. onboard. to move our Army Lamont noted CWT will also that civilians com- play a part in man- forward. prise a great per- centage of the Army power decisions. Thomas A. Lamont As the active and Assistant secretary of the Army, and also deploy reserve components Manpower and Reserve Affairs alongside them, draw down their end performing many strengths, Department of the Army, or DA critical missions. Of civilians are also seeing their numbers particular value, he said, is the continu- decline, Lamont said, “to the maximum ity civilians provide to the Army which extent possible, through voluntary depar- is “lacking” on the uniform side. tures and attrition.” “(I’m) fortunate to be surrounded He said manpower decisions are based by such talented and spirited men and on providing a “flexible and adaptable women (who are) all striving to serve civilian workforce fully capable of sup- our country in the best way possible,”

op support. hree I was especially pleased to see that tency the services are working more close- ealth ly together to build cohesion across the joint force. It might not sound like he much, but as an Air Force family on d and an Army installation; such cohesion is en to important and reflects a readiness issue e- for the military community at large. ted Perhaps the hardest part of partic- ed at ipating in these panels has been the spe- expectations of families after it ends. The It’s hard to tell families that their con- s to cerns were presented, but won’t be v- fixed right now. As I’ve learned, the eal- complexity of coordination and need- rt and ed approvals at the department or ser- nating vice level means change typically gets ces to accomplished at one speed: glacial. ion; Despite more work to be done, mil- s itary families like mine with special needs should see some direct bene- on- fits from the recommendationsbrought e it forth through this panel, indicating the p- importance DOD is putting on listen- mple ing to families’ concerns and working as-ccumto act do on theirodolore issues. r- There are still going to be challeng- mas dignibhes with support eummy and services in the to short term, but the ball is rolling on mon tovoloborem lasting improvements velit to make things d sup- better for all our families. oelobor all susto dolo oloborAir susto Force doloMaj. oke Nicholas Sabula xntceptional Defense Media Activity issues mu- Guest blogger Air Force Maj. Nicholas ora- Sabula is a communication plans offi- ng cer at the Defense Media Activity. He tive was selected to a 10-member panel n- as part of the Defense Department’s er- Exceptional Family Member Program. ually He has a son with autism and, off-duty, ssues is an advocate for military families med- dealing with autism. o on ery ss nd e. ch r n ss with h- base porting the Army and the nation. he concluded. “Yes, you do make a difference.” 4 APG News • November 1, 2012 The military super suit: greater than its parts By KRISTEN DALTON phases of the project, ARL has contrib- RDECOM uted a human factor support element that It’s all about coming together. The gives both teams insight into how the suit Army Research Laboratory (ARL) would affect the personnel wearing it. has collaborated with the U.S. Army The integration of these parts into one Edgewood Chemical Biological Cen- full-body protective suit, however, has ter (ECBC) in piecing together one of raised challenges regarding the potential the military’s most advanced chemical- effects of encapsulation, or fully enclos- biological defense systems for troops in ing the human body to protect it from combat: the Super Suit. exposure to the environment. Cognitive The over-garment suit protects Sol- functions like processing information, diers from potential bio-weapons attacks problem solving, logical and spatial rea- and may one day feature an automat- soning, mathematical calculation, short- ed, networked biological detection sen- term memory and the ability to shoot sor that could identify and warn against a weapon are evaluated by the ARL Biological Warfare Agents (BWA) and ECBC team. Additionally, physical simultaneously. conditioning, individual clothing, test “It’s always been hard to come up loads and mobility are examined during with an all-in-one ensemble for any indi- marching maneuvers. vidual Soldier, sailor, Marine, or Air- Garrett said the Soldiers typically men. That’s very challenging because submit feedback through assessments you have to use expensive testing to that ask the individual what they had come up with that,” said retired Master seen, heard and observed about the suit Sgt. Lamar Garrett, the ARL field ele- while wearing it during the testing. The ment chief for ECBC. Photo by Jasmine Morales data is then compiled into a report that “So what we’re basically trying to do In 2008, Soldiers wearing chem. suits participate in the toxic industrial chemical recommends what adjustments need to is come up with an integrative way of protection and detection equipment training using a HazMat ID to identify chemi- be made to the suit in order for a poten- trying to make all of those components cal agents at Fort Hood, Texas. tial private company to begin production. interoperable. In the past they’ve been The Super Suit is currently undergo- piece meal.” developing in order to protect the mili- sue the production of these suits without ing additional testing and, if successful, The two entities are working togeth- tary’s troops while still allowing them to burning a hole in the budget. Garrett said the gear could be equally er to create the Super Suit in order to effectively perform at high levels. Aside from keeping costs down for beneficial to agencies outside of the mil- enhance Soldier survivability during a According to Garrett, the all-in-one testing, putting together each component itary realm, including weapons of mass time when deadly pathogens and envi- concept had been tested about 10 years in a way that would not limit movement, destruction civil support teams, firefight- ronmental threats continue to evolve. ago before the project hit a snag in restrict vision or add bulk and weight ers, law enforcement and emergency The seamless integration of the suit’s development, halting the process. Now, to the Soldier has been a complex chal- management teams. Until then, ARL and parts, which include a protective mask, with ARL guiding the evaluation of the lenge that engineers have faced during ECBC will continue their collaborative gloves, boots, clothing and helmet, into ensemble using ECBC resources, the the research and development process. efforts to fine-tune the Soldier’s frontline one total operating system is a new con- two teams are working as one to deter- While ECBC has provided the expertise defense against evolving chemical bio- cept that ARL and ECBC have been mine whether or not it is feasible to pur- throughout the design and development logical threats.

Meet APG Burger King Manager ing new chicken sandwiches and wraps, Ka’Haliah McCraney. like the new Italian Basil Chicken Sand- McCraney manages employees and wich and the new Chicken Parmesan oversees the APG North (Aberdeen) Sandwich. Raspberry smoothies, pop- store’s operations. corn chicken and garden salad wraps are McCraney said that the restaurant also new menu items. recently hired five experienced employ- McCraney said that Military Star ees who previously worked at the Mary- Card customers get 10 percent off every land House Burger King (which recently order. During special promotions, cus- closed) so that the store can serve customers can get up to 20 to 30 percent off. tomers faster during lunch time. Ka’Haliah McCraney APG Burger King Manager Burger King is located in building “The wait time at the drive-thru is 2330 Aberdeen Boulevard. Dining room generally faster than the wait in the din- For bigger orders, she recommends call- said. “The co-workers are like Fami- hours are Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 5 ing room,” she said. ing by 10 a.m. ly here.” p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drive- McCraney said that those who wish McCraney, who has worked at the McCraney added that Burger King thru hours are Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to avoid the lunch time rush can place store since 2008, said that she enjoys her adds new items to its menu every sea- to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. orders ahead of time by calling 410-273- job because she is always meeting new son. During the summer, sweet pota- Burger King is closed on Sunday. For 7464. She recommends calling at least people. to fries and the Carolina BBQ Whopper more information call 410-273-7464, or 20 minutes ahead for small lunch orders. “This is a friendly environment,” she were popular. This fall, the store is sell- e-mail [email protected]. November 1, 2012 • APG News 5

Photo by Rachel Ponder Remembering victims of domestic violence Alberta Jones, from Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic, watches a video on domestic violence during a candlelight vigil at the main post chapel Oct. 24. KUSAHC’s Behavioral Health hosted the event in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Margo Digan, from Behavioral Health, was the guest speaker. Go to http://ice.disa.mil Click on “ARMY” then “Aberdeen Proving Ground.” 6 APG News • November 1, 2012 New UFood Grill location offers full menu, online ordering (From left) UFood Grill employee Brandee Cortez waits on Jan Roy Eustaquio, a PEO C3T employee, at the new UFood Grill in Bldg. 6010. This location features the full UFood Grill menu and online ordering. Customers can order by visiting www.ufoodgrill.com. For more information call 443-345-4663. Next year, another UFood Grill will open in ATEC Headquarters, building 2202. A Froots restaurant, featuring smoothies, salads and wraps, will open in Bldg. 6007. A new Subway restaurant will also open at The Government and Technology Enterprise (The GATE) next year. Photo by Rachel Ponder Soldiers, civilians to see results of Army Profession Campaign

By SGT. 1ST CLASS University, Army Capabilities Integra- Five installations conducted mul- ry/CY11ArmyProfessionAnnualReport. RAYMOND J. PIPER tion Center, Center for Army Leader- tiple focus group sessions organized pdf. Army News Service ship, Center for the Army Profession and by cohort. These focus groups solic- “It all starts with doctrine,” Cone Soldiers and Army civilians will start Ethic, Initial Military Training, Insti- ited candid feedback from more than said. “It’s one of the things that repeat- to see the implementation of the Army tute for Noncommissioned Officer Pro- 500 Soldiers and Army civilians on the edly came back that as a profession the Profession Campaign beginning in Jan- fessional Development, U.S. Army War profession’s concepts, strengths and Army has to be based on standards, dis- uary, senior Army leaders said, Oct. 22. College and the Warrant Officer Career weaknesses. These focus groups also cipline and a unique body of profession- “It’s important that all Soldiers mas- College. presented numerous recommendations al knowledge.” ter their profession, whatever it might “We came to these conclusions, in for how the Army might possibly shape To that end, the largest release of new be,” said Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. regards to the Army profession, not as the future of the profession. doctrine recently occurred, and central Raymond T. Odierno. “We depend on a result of a top-down directed process, Dialogue was captured and analyzed to that, in each of the 30 manuals are the you to understand what you do, because but more importantly, the largest study from 15 forums on the Army profes- fundamental precepts of the Army pro- for us to be successful, we must trust that on the subject of the Army profession sion. These forums included hundreds fession, Cone said. each and every Soldier understands what that has ever been conducted,” said Gen. of attendees from across the Army, aca- Cone explained that with the rewrite their job is and how it is interrelated.” Robert Cone, commander, Army Train- demia and other services. During these and release of the new doctrine, TRA- To gather the information needed to ing and Doctrine Command. forums senior leaders were presented DOC was able to incorporate the les- establish how the Army should move The Army Research Institute distrib- with findings of the campaign and were sons learned and then create a common forward following more than 10 years uted two Army-wide surveys. These able to share their perspectives. terminology between the manuals and of persistent conflict, several assessment surveys were designed to assess the The campaign also engaged the pro- the ideas inside the pages. Once that tools were employed by a “community strengths and weaknesses of each of the fession extensively through social media, was finished and released, the question of practice.” essential characteristics of the profes- and numerous topics were discussed in remained on how to inculcate the doctri- This community was formed with sion. More than 41,000 Army profes- these venues. These discussions were nal concepts into the operational force. designated leads from Army Civilian sionals responded to these surveys. monitored, captured, and analyzed for The easier part will be through the common themes, resulting in thousands institutional training that takes place dur- of observations and comments being ing a Soldier’s career, Cone said. Both added to the campaign’s body of knowl- officer and enlisted courses are going edge from the social through major revi- networking effort. sions to rebalance The TRADOC One of the things we them from prepar- G-2 “Red Team” ing Soldiers to go provided an anal- know is that downrange to Iraq ysis of possible or Afghanistan, to threats to the pro- as a profession a broad set of com- fession and the pro- petencies consis- fessionalism of its we must have tent with the larger membership. certifications profession. Each commu- “The operational nity of practice and standards. It force largely comes member researched in on how things and reviewed pri- repeatedly came operate in a unit on or Army studies to back that we a day-to-day basis; inform and com- how they are adapt- pare to current find- were not keeping ing doctrine, and ings. In total, over how they are adapt- 35 studies were con- up in regard to ing the new training sidered and 15 stud- procedures,” Cone ies were thoroughly ensuring our said. analyzed in support subordinates (had) The civilian of the campaign. work force plays Cone said the the professional a crucial role in items and major Army operations, concepts that arose military since 60 percent from the Army Pro- of the generating fession Campaign education that force within the will be foundational is commensurate Army is made of to doctrine, ranging civilians, said Karl from leader devel- with the rank Schneider, princi- opment, training, ple deputy Assis- and command and they were tant Secretary of control. the Army for man- “One of the wearing. power and reserve things we know is affairs. that as a profession Gen. Robert Cone “It seems to me we must have cer- Commander, U.S. Army Training it is vital that our tifications and stan- and Doctine Command Army civilians be dards,” he said. “It incorporated into repeatedly came back that we were not the Army profession,” he said. “We have keeping up in regard to ensuring our sub- to invest in the training, the education ordinates (had) the professional military and the experience of our Army civilians education that is commensurate with the if we want them to be part of the Army rank they were wearing.” profession.” The study also identified there were The Army Civilian Workforce Trans- a number of different erosions of leader formation is the first step. Every Army responsibilities to subordinates, such as civilian now belongs to a career program coaching, teaching and mentoring. and in that career program they will see “These things are out there and they a path of training, education and expe- helped us find a plan of action,” Cone rience that will allow them to progress said. within their career program. In all, he said, there were nearly Schneider said that in the past, only 60 specific recommendations that came 40 percent of Army civilians had a career out of the Army Profession Campaign program. report and about half of those reside “We are working with the Army G-3 under TRADOC in terms of implemen- and TRADOC to make sure we have the tation within the institutional Army; the ability to educate and train our Army remainder are carried over to the oper- civilians and to give them the experience ational Army. The full report can be to do well as members of a profession,” found at http://cape.army.mil/reposito- Schneider said. November 1, 2012 • APG News 7 Army continuing ‘sacred duty’ its Wounded Warriors

By ELIZABETH M. COLLINS ing program for military Families called Soldiers Live Families Overcoming Under Stress, or To date, the Warrior Transition Com- FOCUS. mand has cared for some 45,000 wound- “Families do recover,” she said. ed, ill and injured Soldiers and has “They may not ever go back to the way transitioned 51 percent of them back to it was, but they can move forward,” and the force, WTC’s commanding gener- it’s important for Wounded Warriors to al said. recognize that they can still parent, that Brig. Gen. David J. Bishop, who is they’re still vital members of their Fam- also the Army’s assistant surgeon gen- ilies. They may just need to learn some eral for warrior care and transition, pre- new skills. sented the stats during a Family forum Soldiers and spouses may also need at the Association of the United States to learn how to speak up and advocate Army’s annual meeting, Oct. 23. He for themselves and theire Families when explained that the Army’s commitment they’re confused or when they don’t to its Wounded Warriors will contin- agree with, say, a medical decision, she ue beyond the drawdowns in Iraq and said. Learning how to “emotionally reg- Afghanistan. ulate” and remain calm also makes it If anything, he said the Army has easier to communicate, she explained. increased its commitment to ensuring Mogil is also focused on helping par- that Soldiers are either able to return to Catherine Mogil, Ph.D., and Maj. Gen. John Uberti, the deputy commanding ents explain their injuries to their chil- duty or able to find gainful, meaningful general for support at Installation Management Command, discuss some of the dren: “We can actually take the core civilian employment. challenges Wounded Warriors and their Families face during a Family form at the components of what is most helpful to 2012 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition, Oct. kids and really organize it for Families “Each Soldier develops (a compre- 23, 2012, in Washington, D.C. hensive transition plan) for himself or and give them a step-by-step guide on herself with the support of an inter- what you need to think about, and this posts. The Navy’s Sea Systems and which offers information, referral servic- idea of not just sweeping it under the rug disciplinary team and, of course, their Air Systems Commands also recent- es and education and career counseling, Families, who are very much invited to and sharing your story with your kids, ly approached WTC about hiring Army financial counseling and services, Army not in a way that’s overwhelming, but in participate,” Bishop explained. Wounded Warriors. Emergency Relief referrals, human “Soldiers set short and long-term a way that’s informative for them. It also The Department of Veterans Affairs resources and military benefits. The cen- gives them a sense of hope.” goals that align with the domains of provides vocational rehabilitation and ters also usually offer childcare, added strength which you’ll find in the Com- “For example, we help some of our employment counseling for Soldiers Maj. Gen. John Uberti, the deputy com- service members use the language flare prehensive Soldier Fitness model and, in warrior transition units, known as manding general for support at Installa- as you know, they’re physical, emotion- ups, because they feel a little more com- WTUs, and the Department of Labor tion Management Command, so spouses fortable talking about it: ‘I just had a al, social, Family, spiritual,” he said. supports with local veterans employ- can easily accompany their Soldiers to “At WTC, we’ve integrated another one flare up today.’ And the kids use it too. ment representatives and disabled veter- medical appointments. So they now say ‘Mommy had a flare called career, because we think it’s so ans outreach placement specialists. “Each Family is unique, each Family important to enable the transition. This up,’ or ‘Daddy had a flare up,’ and that The National Chamber of Commerce member is unique, and the way they han- was the clue to them to maybe go and [comprehensive transition plan] is the is even helping out: WTC is working dle each of those transitions is unique,” Soldier’s road map to his or her desired do something else, or maybe just come on a pilot program with them to engage Uberti said. “Our goal is to make sure up and hold their parent’s hand. It’s also future.” local chambers of commerce to assist in we’re providing the services or access The Army G-1’s Civilian Human very normalizing to say, ‘Oh, I had a finding employment for returning ser- to the services to help our wounded, ill flare up.’ That’s a lot easier than to say Resource Agency is helping maintain a vice members. and injured and their Families make it resume database for Wounded Warriors, ‘Well, I have this thing called [post-trau- “Now, while our Soldiers are focused through those transitions successfully.” matic stress disorder].’” and to help Soldiers achieve their goals, on recovery, that can put a lot of pressure And make no mistake: Families are WTC has partnered with agencies across And because marriages and relation- on Family members,” Bishop acknowl- every bit as affected by an emotional or ships are often drastically changed after the federal government to help wounded edged and two spouses of Wounded War- physical injury as the Soldier, said Cath- veterans find jobs. a serious injury, Bishop added, “WTC riors on the panel attested. That’s why most erine Mogil, Ph.D., an assistant clini- will be partnering with the USO soon to Operation Warfighter, managed by WTUs provide a Family readiness support cal professor at the Nathanson Family the Office of the Secretary of Defense offer a program called Oxygen, which is assistant who can help connect Families Resilience Center at the University of a marriage enrichment course that will for Warrior Care Policy, provides fed- with community agencies and help solve California, Los Angeles’ Semel Institute eral internships so Wounded War- help couples build resilience in a way challenges and problems they face. for Neuroscience and Human Behav- that is fun and nonthreatening.” riors, including about 600 Soldiers, can Most WTUs are also located near a ior. She also helps run a resiliency train- gain work experience, often on Army Soldier and Family Assistance Center, 8 APG News • November 1, 2012 MARK YOUR CALENDAR TODAY bers. Civilian employees are welcome 278-4794 or e-mail richard.j.bond10. Bldg. E3549. to participate, but must take leave, as [email protected] PREVENTIVE LAW SERIES – Donation drop-off boxes are located appropriate. Bus transportation will be at the following buildings: ESTATE PLANNING provided at noon in the APG Exchange DOGS HEALING HIDDEN CMA: E4405, E4517, E4585, E4586, As part of our ongoing Preventive (PX) parking lot. Refreshment will be WOUNDS E4588 Law Series, the Client Services Divi- provided during the event in the gym- sion of the APG Legal Office will offer nasium, but participants are advised to Learn how the unconditional love JPEOCBD: E2800, E3551, and E5101 a presentation on Estate Planning on eat lunch prior to the event. For more of pets can help heal wounded vet- MRICD: E3100 and E3081 Thursday, Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to noon information, or to register by 3 p.m. on erans during the Science Café, 7 at the Myer Auditorium (Bldg. 6000). Nov. 1, email Spc. Eric Jimenez at eric. to 8:30 p.m., at the Abingdon Pub- PEOACWA: E3331 Topics covered will be wills, trusts, [email protected]. lic Library, 2510 Tollgate Parkway in Abingdon. Guest speaker Lynne Gar- ECBC: E3150, E3330, E3400, E3510, powers of attorney and probate vs. E3516, E3549, E3831, E3942, E4301, non-probate assets. SMALL BUSINESS tenhaus is the volunteer executive director of Companions 4 Heroes E5100, E5232, E5234, E5560, E5951 All Service members, retirees and WORKSHOP For more information, contact their Family members are encouraged which provides companion animals In honor of APG Veterans Appre- and skilled companion and service Mary Doak at 410-436-7231 or e-mail to attend; government civilian employ- [email protected]. ees may also attend as space permits. ciation Month, this event will provide dogs from shelters for free to mili- For more information, contact information and advice to assist vet- tary personnel, veterans and first Christi Peterson at Christi.c.peterson. erans with their small businesses. The responders recovering from psycho- USMC HERITAGE AWARDS [email protected] workshop will be held 11:30 a.m. to logical challenges suffered during The Marine Corps Heritage Foun- 1 p.m. at Army Community Service their service. This event is free and dation is accepting submissions for Bldg. 2503. open to the public. RSVP at info@ MONDAY its annual awards program. Each nmtcsciencecafe.org or call 443-360- year the foundation presents awards NOV. 5 BOSS PROGRAM VISIT TO 9134. For more information, visit honoring outstanding, creative work NAF OPEN SEASON BEGINS PERRY POINT www.nmtcsciencecafe.org. of individuals in preserving Marine Corps history, traditions and cul- The Nonappropriated Funds In honor of APG Veterans Appre- ture. Marines, civilians and retirees (NAF) Open Season runs Nov. 5 - ciation Month, join the members of SATURDAY can submit their own entries or the 30. Department of the Army has Better Opportunities for Single Sol- NOV. 17 work of others. All winners receive mailed literature directly to eligible diers (BOSS) on a visit to hospitalized CROP TILL YOU DROP a $1,000 cash prize, a medallion employees’ home addresses explain- veterans at the Perry Point VA Medi- and a commemorative brick along ing the changes and options available cal Center in Perryville to play cards Seasoned or beginning scrap book- the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park to each regular full-time and regular and enjoy other recreational activities, ers, gather your photos and enjoy pathway at the Marine Corps Heri- part-time employee. Additional infor- noon to 4 p.m. Meet in the APG Main a day of scrapbooking with your tage Center. Awards will be present- mation may be accessed at: www. PX parking lot at noon. friends. Come and “Crop Till You NAFBENEFITS.com All changes must Drop” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the ed during the foundation’s annual ceremony April 20, 2013. Submis- be processed before close of busi- FRIDAY APG North (Aberdeen) recreation ness Nov. 30. To make an appoint- center, Bldg 3326. sion deadline is Jan. 9, 2013. E-mail ment to make changes to benefit NOV. 9 The cost is $25. Call to reserve submissions to Susan Hodges, vice- elections or for answers to questions, a seat or table. For more informa- president of administration, Marine MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY Corps Heritage Foundation, at hodg- call NAF Human Resources 410-278- LUNCH tion or to make reservations, con- 5127/8992/8994. tact Patti Harkins, Civilian Welfare [email protected]. Mailed sub- Are you a Marine who works on Fund Office, at 410-436-4467 or e-mail missions should be sent to Susan APG? All Marines, Active, Reserve, [email protected] Hodges, c/o Awards Program, 3800 TUESDAY Fettler Park Drive #104, Dumfries, Retired, FMF Corpsman, Veteran, The day includes lunch and door priz- VA 22025. The 2013 Awards Program NOV. 6 Army Civilian or DoD Contractor are es and giveaways. Vendors will be Submission Form must accompany DIABETES EDUCATION invited to a luncheon at Top of the Bay available with a variety of scrapbook- all submissions. on Friday, Nov. 9 at noon. Cost $15.00 ing necessities. INFORMATIONAL SESSION paid in advance. Let’s get together and For more information, contact Learn about diabetes in this infor- celebrate our 237th Birthday as is our Hodges at 703-640-7961, e-mail hodg- mational session being offered at tradition. SATURDAY [email protected], or visit the the C4ISR Center of Excellence Cam- For more info go to www.Maryland- foundation website at http://www. pus in the Myer Auditorium, Bldg. Marines.org or RSVP to Craig Reel- NOV. 24 marineheritage.org/Awards.asp; click 6000 on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from noon ing at 443-477-0670 Once a Marine, NEW YORK CITY BUS TRIP on “Programs” then “Awards.” – 1 p.m. The presentation is open to Always a Marine. Spend the day in the Big Apple, at all installation employees, contactors your leisure. There will be plenty of NEW U-FOOD GRILL OPEN and Military. For more information, MILITARY NIGHT OUT time for shopping, taking in the sights IN BLDG. 6010 contact Tiffany Grimes at 443-861- or catching a Broadway Show. The 7910; [email protected] In honor of Veterans Day, The cost is $46 per person for round trip The newest U-Food Grill has opened or Keosha Pointer at 443-861-7915; Restore Church, 616 Ontario Street in coach fare. Bus departs APG at 6 a.m. in Bldg. 6010. Hours of operation are [email protected] Havre de Grace, is offering free child- and returns approximately 10 p.m. For Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. care 6 to 10 p.m. for veteran and mili- more information or to make reser- tary couples. Games, a movie, crafts, vations, contact Patti Harkins, Civilian ENTER RED RIBBON CONTEST TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY snacks and more will be available for Welfare Fund Office, at 410-436-4467 or BY NOV. 2 NOV. 6-7 children ages 6 weeks to 12-years- e-mail [email protected] Families can get involved promot- HOLIDAY BAZAAR old. To register, fill out an online form at www.restorechurch.net. For more ing awareness in youth drug preven- Come check out holiday arts and information, contact Anna Hiltibidal at TUESDAY tion activities by participating in the crafts, home décor, jewelry, gift items, 618-407-8881. National Red Ribbon Week contest to baked goods and more from local ven- NOV. 27 win a $1,000 grant for their school and dors during the 2012 Holiday Bazaar 10 NATIVE AMERICAN a new iPad for their home. SATURDAY a.m. to 2 p.m. at the APG North (Aber- HERITAGE MONTH To enter, students and parents dec- deen) recreation center and receive a NOV. 10 OBSERVANCE orate their front door, mailbox, fence, chance to win giveaways while you VETERANS DAY CEREMONY RDECOM along with Team APG will etc. with this year’s theme: “The Best shop. For more information, contact Me Is Drug Free.” Then, take a photo the FMWR Leisure Travel Office at 410- AND EVENTS be hosting this year’s National Amer- ican Indian Heritage Month Obser- with the Family and the Red Ribbon 278-4011 or visit www.apgmwr.com. Honoring all who served. Events Week decorations and upload the include Victory Fun run/Walk at 8 a.m.; vance Nov. 27 at the APG Recreation Center 10:30-11:30 a.m. For more photo to www.redribbon.org/contest WEDNESDAY Veterans Day ceremony at 9 a.m.; or www.facebook.com/RedRibbon- Pancake Breakfast at 9:45 a.m.; Live information or to volunteer, contact SFC David J. Hall, RDECOM Equal Week by Nov. 2. (Only parents or NOV. 7 Band Performances at 11 a.m. and those 18 or older can upload photos). the Laugh Out Loud (LOL) Comedy Opportunity Advisor @ 306-2425 or HONOR VETS AT PERRY [email protected] Then, the voting begins. Ask Family POINT WITH A VISIT Show at 8 p.m. For more information and friends to vote for your entry at contact Capt. Maritzabel Mustafaa at www.redribbon.org/vote from Nov. 2 Aberdeen Proving Ground is hon- 410-278-2104 or maritzabel.mustafaa. SATURDAY through Nov. 16. oring the veterans residing at the [email protected] Ten lucky winners from regions Perry Point DEC. 8 across the nation will win. Winners Medical VA Center in Perry Point, FREE SKATING AT ICE WORLD will be announced during events at the Md., Nov. 7, from noon to 4 p.m. This LAUGH OUT LOUD TOUR Enjoy free admission courtesy of winning schools in December. event will allow volunteers to spend FREE FOR VETERANS CWF from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. Bring your In its 27th year, Red Ribbon Week, time with those who have served our Come enjoy an evening of pure own skates or rent them. Advance res- celebrated Oct. 23-31, is the oldest and nation and paved the way for our future. hilarity as MWR presents the Laugh ervations required. For more infor- largest drug prevention campaign in Volunteers will participate in several Out Loud 2012 Comedy Tour featur- mation or to make reservations, con- the nation. The National Family Partner- activities including bowling, spades and ing active duty service members and tact Patti Harkins, Civilian Welfare ship (NFP) and the U.S. Drug Enforce- bean bag toss at the Perry Point Recre- veterans. The headliner is Josh Blue, Fund Office, at 410-436-4467 or e-mail ment Agency (DEA) are co-sponsors of ation Center. The goal is for 60 person- winner of NBC’s “Last Comic Stand- [email protected] this year’s national contest. nel to volunteer for the trip, 10 person- ing.” Entertainers include “The GIs of For more information, visit www. nel per unit, including Family mem- Comedy:” USAF Maj. Jake Sarduy, redribbon.org/contest. retired Army Staff Sgt. Thom Tran, for- ONGOING mer USMC Sgt. Will C, and former COMBINED FEDERAL RT. 715 GATE MAY RESUME Army Pfc. Tom Irwin. Comedian/Sol- CAMPAIGN NORMAL HOURS EARLIER dier Jody Fully will emcee. Doors The annual Combined Federal Cam- THAN PLANNED open 7 p.m.; show starts 8 p.m. paign is underway. For a list of chari- There will be free food and a cash ties or to make a contribution, visit The Maryland Pond UXO operations, bar. General admission is $15; $12 for https://www.cfcnexus.org/_chesa- which have closed the APG’s 715 Gate CAC ID holders. This show contains peake/ For more information, contact over the past several weekends, are adult content; guests must be 18 and Tom Johnson at 410-278-6456 or e-mail ahead of schedule and winding down. older. For more information, visit the [email protected]. Normal weekend gate operations may Leisure Travel Office in the APG North resume in early November. Please (Aberdeen) recreation center, Bldg. check the APG website, Facebook, and 3326, 410-278-4011, or go to the APG APG SOUTH 25TH ANNUAL Twitter for the latest information. MWR website at www.apgmwr.com. FOOD, TOY AND GIFT DRIVE APG South (Edgewood) organiza- HUNTING PERMITS ON SALE tions kicked off the 25th Annual Food, TUESDAY APG 2012-2013 hunting permits Toy and Gift Drive Oct. 29 and it are currently on sale at MWR Out- continues through Dec. 3. Donations NOV. 13 door Recreation, Bldg. 2184, and the will be distributed to less fortunate VETERANS GOLF APG North (Aberdeen) Hunting Man- civilian Families within the commu- TOURNAMENT agement Facility, building 550B1. For nity. Needed are new and gently-used information about hunting at APG, FMWR will hold a Captain’s Choice, toys for children of all ages (infant to visit http://www.apgmwr.com/recre- Four Person Scramble Golf Tourna- teen) and non-perishable, un-expired ation/odr/huntingfishing.html. ment honoring the nation’s veterans food items. In addition, the group with a Shot Gun start of 8:30 a.m. at will sponsor military families selected Ruggles Golf Course. The event is through Army Community Service. A open to all veterans. children’s wish list will be posted on MORE The $60 price includes 18 holes, a the Internet at https://ftg.apgea.army. ONLINE golf cart and lunch. Sign up at the mil/default.aspx. More events can golf course. There is a $5 discount Finally, a closing ceremony will be be seen at www. for those signing up prior to Nov. 5. held Dec. 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the apgnews.apg.army. For more information, contact Rich- Berger Laboratory Auditorium at ECBC mil/ ard Bond, Ruggles manager, at 410- calendar. 10 APG News • November 1, 2012

Great American Smoke Out ‘Knock out cigarettes’ attention all smokers and past smokers: Special to the APG News coupons will be given to every Creek Parking lot behind 2202 Aberdeen Proving Ground is rec- Smoker/Dippers/Chewer who drops Aberdeen Boulevard for a 1 hour ognizing the Annual Great Amer- of their tobacco of choice and to ride starting at 1130. Wear reflec- ican Smoke Out Nov. 15. This non-users who bring a friend who is. tive gear and a helmet. All partici- nationally recognized event occurs Come early to have a choice of your pants will receive a free gift. POC: annually to encourage smokers to reward to the APG North Bowling Gale Sauer @ 443-861-9260 quit, even if only for a day. To pro- Alley, C4ISR Courtyard, and the Half mile or 1 mile walk: at the mote this huge commitment there Edgewood Shopette between 1130 C4ISR Courtyard starting at 1130. will be four locations and events to and 1300. POC: Ann Laughton @ Take a healthy walk, give up ciga- encourage cigarette/tobacco drop- 410-278-1774. rettes or tobacco and receive a Cou- offs and to receive a reward. Additional activities will include: pon or gift. POC: Tiffany Grimes Free Bowling or Bucket of Balls Bike Rally: starting at the Swan @ 443-861-7910. Tech expo draws hundreds of visitors Continued from Page 1 time had more than 300 visitors. Organizers expected to top 600 by the day’s end. FDAE organizers Mark and Donna Flemister and their son Matt hosted the event along with ECBC personnel led by Mary McCully, a computer scientist and Acquisition Team member. McCully called the event “a great success” as well as a great opportunity. “There’s all kinds of equipment here geared for Sol- diers in the field,” she said. “This is a great way to see current technologies entering the market. Technology changes so quickly. With the expos, APG organizations get to see what’s emerging.” “Overall, this event continues to grow,” Donna Flemister added. “The APG audience is getting larger and they appreciate the opportunity to meet with vendors and query them about their products. So much information is exchanged and we get great feedback. Most want to know when the next one [expo] is.” She added that vendors scramble to be put on the waiting list and that unlike other events people never tire of technology expos. “They don’t get tired because it [technology] con- stantly changes. Therefore, we feel like we are providing a service for APG.”

2012 APG Fall Tech Expo exhibitors included: AbilityOne Base Supply Center (formerly Office Eagle); Agilent Technologies; Allied Electronics, Inc.; AMCO Enclosures; ATM Mid-Atlantic, LLC; BMC Software; Control Cable, Inc.; Dassault Systems Solid- Works Corp.; Dell; Delmarva Engineering; Dow-Key Microwave Corporation; DSA; Eagle Sales; East- Versitron company president Rich Tull shows ATEC’s Rod Knecht a converter component, one of several dif- ern Instrumentation of Philadelphia; Eaton Wright ferent types of copper-to-filter connectivity solutions offered by the Newark, Del.-based manufacturer. Line; ECS Case; EIC Solutions, Inc.; Emerson Net- work Power; EOX Sales; Fiber Instrument Sales; ta; Leibert Maryland a WardBoland Co.; Lexmark; Inc.; RGB Spectrum; Spirent Federal; SRC, Inc.; STG, General Dynamics C4 Systems; Graybar; HCGI; Hit- Libra Industries; MegaPhase; MRV Communications; Inc.; Swish Data; System Source; Technology Special- achi CTA; HP; Increditek; Information Technology National Instruments; Nelson White Systems; Newark ists Inc.; Tektronix; Test Equity; The Test Connection; Solutions (ITS), LLC; Inmarsat Government; Integral Element 14; Palo Alto Networks; Panasonic Solutions Touchboards.com & Tequipment.net; Versitron; Vision Components; IntelliPower, Inc.; Iron Bow Tehnolo- for Business; Panduit; Plantronics; Plug-In-Storage; Technologies; Vizada; Whitlock; Wolfvision; Zentech gies; Jupiter Systems; Kardex Remstar; Konica Minol- Preformed Line Products; Red Hat; Raxco Software Manufacturing; and Zero Manufacturing. Harford County State’s Attorney addresses crowd

Continued from Page 1 the University of Baltimore Law School ber Program Manager Nancy Goucher, and in 2011, he was named the “Out- If you ask me, with respect to my job, am from Army Community Service, pre- standing Disabled Veteran” by the Dis- I disabled, the answer is no. I can do my sented “Preparing Children with Dis- abled American Veterans. abilities to Move from School to Work.” “If you ask me, with respect to my job perfectly well. I have been in the Vendors from the local communi- job, am I disabled, the answer is no. I ty provided educational information can do my job perfectly well,” Cassilly State’s Attorney’s Office for thirty-five and exhibits. G1 Recruiter De’Shawna said. “I have been in the State’s Attor- years, but it wasn’t easy to get there. Gardner, from Army Team C4ISR, told ney’s Office for thirty-five years, but it attendees about the Always a Soldier wasn’t easy to get there.” program, designed for veterans with a Joseph Casilly Cassilly said that he overcame many 30 percent or more service-connected obstacles while he was a student and State’s Attorney for Harford County and Purple Heart recipient disability. For more information e-mail during his career. He recalled when made improvements in providing job he said. Gardner at [email protected]. he was unable to take a required math opportunities for disabled Soldiers who The observance included the Nation- mil. class at the university he was attending were injured while serving in Iraq and al Anthem sung by Courtney White from Several attendees said that they because the class was located in a build- Afghanistan, he said. the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Com- received helpful information during the ing without a wheelchair ramp. Cassilly “They are saying, we have roles for mand, and the invocation by U.S. Army event. had to teach himself through a corre- you,” Cassilly said. “You are not dis- Research, Development and Engineer- “I attended to learn more about fed- spondence course. abled, you have more experience. That ing Command Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Juan eral job opportunities for my son, who “That was the attitude; that you just is one of the greatest statements about M. Crockett. U.S. Army Communi- is disabled,” said Dee Thompson, a have to put up with this,” Cassilly said. looking at the person, what that person cations-Electronics Command Chief of post resident. “The more information I “I am sure that there were other people brings to the organization, as opposed to Staff Col. Charles Gibson gave welcom- receive the better advocate I can be for that gave up; did not try anymore. We looking at the disability.” ing remarks. my son. It is harder to find help for your need to encourage disabled young peo- He added that in some ways his dis- In addition to the program, the event child, once they get to be a certain age.” ple, let them know that there is nothing ability actually enhances his job per- included two workshops. Jill McClint- “I think the program is fantastic, that they can’t do.” formance. For example he is able to ick, from the APG Civilian Personnel they provide these services and informa- Cassilly said that over the years he understand the difficulties of clients who Advisory Center, presented “Schedule-A tion for us,” said Bonnie Day, an RDE- has seen progress in attitudes towards are disabled by drunken drivers. Hiring Authority – How Does It Really COM employee, who is disabled. “You the disabled. For instance, the Army has “It gives me a unique perspective,” Work?” and Exceptional Family Mem- don’t find that in a lot of workplaces.” November 1, 2012 • APG News 11 Team APG keeps post operational Continued from Page 1 the storm,” said Post and CECOM “I am very proud of our DPW forces, Commander Maj. Gen. Robert Ferrell. who worked long, hard hours throughout “Everyone focused on exactly the right the storm to keep the post operational and things—safety and reaching out and car- keep community members safe,” he said. ing for their teammates and neighbors.” Henricks said residents and personnel Representatives from throughout the can call 410-306-1400 to submit a work garrison monitored what was dubbed order for storm debris removal. “the storm of the century” to make rap- DPW, Picerne Military Housing and id, around-the-clock decisions. FMWR personnel responded to emer- APG was closed Monday and Tues- gency maintenance issues in housing day. This mirrored the state’s preemptive areas, barracks and recreational lodging. posture, as roads, schools, businesses, Three people at APG North (Aberdeen) governments and travel had shutdown and two people at APG South (Edge- throughout Maryland as 90 mph winds wood) voluntarily evacuated to the shel- churned toward the region. The installa- ters, which were stood up and manned tion opened late Wednesday with liberal by FMWR employees . leave in effect to support storm recov- Although Hurricane Sandy was ery efforts. downgraded by the National Hurricane Despite the potential for catastrophe, Center to a post-tropical storm Mon- APG fared well during the storm. Sig- Evacuation shelters were set up at the APG North (Aberdeen) gym (pictured) day evening, its damaging winds left 38 nificant power outages took place Mon- and the Holye gym at APG South (Edgewood) to accommodate residents and people dead in the United States and 8.1 personnel displaced by the storm. Five community members took advantage of day afternoon but DPW crews restored the emergency lodging. million without power up and down the power relatively quickly. According to East Coast. Damage estimates are in the Deputy DPW Director Todd Henricks, tonment area and only minor flooding throughout the week to repair damag- billions and rescue and recovery efforts no large trees were felled in the can- occurred at some intersections. Hen- es and clear storm debris, mostly leaves were ongoing through Wednesday. ricks said crews will continue to work and small branches. Bowling Center offers new activities for patrons Continued from Page 1 to unleash their inner idol,” said Fam- will come to the Bowling Bunco and more in the party rooms, and ily and Morale, Welfare and Recre- Center in the near future. will receive a discount on bowling. ation employee Tricia Devine, who helps “We are still working The last Sunday of the month, is organize events at the bowling center. out the details,” Owens set aside as “Teen Night.” Teens will Free trivia contests will be held Fri- said. “More information receive special discounts on bowling, day nights, beginning Nov. 16, from 6 to will be released soon.” food and drinks. 8 p.m. Interested parties should call the Additionally, the bowl- “This is their night, their way,” bowling center in advance, with teams of ing center can be used Devine said. two people or more. for birthday parties, team The first Sunday night of the month “Trivia contests are very popular building exercises includ- is designated as “Date Night” where right now,” Owens said. “I am very ing interoffice competi- couples can bowl and purchase food excited to bring trivia to the bowling tions, church fellowship from 6 to 8 p.m. at a special price. center; I think it will be a big hit.” nights and more. On Wednesday and Thursday from “The winner for the night will be “This is a social, Fam- 3 to 5 p.m. the center features Happy called ‘APG’s Brightest,’” Devine ily environment,” Owens Hour specials, during which customers added. said. “This is a place can bowl and order drinks, wings and Additionally, a 180-inch Jumbotron where you can meet oth- pizza at reduced prices. will be installed next month. Owens ers in the community.” “We want to attract APG employees, said the Jumbotron, which will take up “And it is a familiar keep them on post after work,” Owens four lanes, will be used during Monday place for Soldiers to go, said. Night Football and other special events. when they are away from Owens said there is still space On Nov. 12, the APG Bowling Center home, on TDY,” Devine available for bowlers during the Fri- will celebrate the new addition with a added. day night adult bowling leagues and $10 burger buffet during Monday Night the Saturday morning youth bowling Football. Bowling Center leagues. Next month, the bowling center will specials The bowling center is located in also install new retro themed furniture The last Saturday night Photo by Rachel Ponder Bldg. 2342, behind the Burger King. and décor, including new booths. of the month will be des- Mary Beth Maahs, a Civilian Personnel Advisory For more information, call 410-278- Owens added that customers will have ignated as “55+ Night,” Center employee, sings karaoke at the APG Bowling 4041. Visit www.apgmwr.com/recre- a chance to win prizes by playing bowl- where senior citizens can Center. A karaoke competition will begin in November. ation/bowling.html for more information Call the Bowling Center at 410-278-4041 for more ing bingo, or “Infinity Bingo,” which play cards, board games, information. about monthly specials. Comedy tour features Army, Air Force and Marine vets Continued from Page 1 selves for an uproariously fun have turned their experienc- class, Irwin spent his time in time with Comedian Josh Blue es on the battlefield and on uniform with the Army’s 5th and the GI’s of Comedy. In the road into humor for service Engineers, and now builds honor of Veterans Appreciation members and civilians. his career as a standup comedi- Month, the show is free for an in Los Angeles when he’s not active duty military and veter- Thom Tran touring all over the world. Irwin ans. General admission is $15 A retired staff sergeant, Tran was an invited guest perform- and $12 for CAC ID card hold- spent eight years in the Army, er at the White House and is a ers. Doors open 7 p.m. and the and had hoped to, “be Rob- mainstay at Hollywood come- show starts 8 p.m. There will in Williams in ‘Good Morning dy clubs like the Laugh Facto- be free food and a cash bar for Vietnam’.” Instead, Tran spe- ry, and the Ice House. beer, wine and sodas. Guests cialized in small unit and tacti- He is best known for turning will have an opportunity to take cal communications, and served a nearly month long tour in Iraq photos with the entertainers. in Operations Enduring and into a riveting one-man- show This show is for mature audi- Iraqi Freedom. called “25 Days In Iraq”, which ences. Only 18 and over will be In 2003, Thom was award- he has since taken to civilian admitted. The show is open to ed the Purple Heart after being and military audiences through- the entire community. Visitors wounded in combat, and in out the country. to APG should be prepared to 2005 he retired from the Army present a valid driver’s license because of those wounds. He Will C. Sergeant and registration at the gate and said that after combat, com- Some people pick a branch all guests must present a valid edy became his therapy and of the military, and love it so photo ID. his goal is to bring that thera- much they stay forever. Ser- The Comedy Tour emcee py to fellow Soldiers and veter- geant loved the military so is Jody Fuller an Alabama ans. Tran has several tours with much he served in three branch- National Guard captain, com- the USO and the Los Angeles, es. A veteran of the Air Force, ic and motivational speaker. Calif., resident appears regu- Army, and Marine Corps, he is When not in uniform, Full- larly at the famed Hollywood the group’s USMC representa- er travels the globe speak- Improv and the World Famous tive, he says, “Mainly because ing to groups like the Boys Comedy Store. every other branch is already & Girls Clubs of America or covered.” entertaining troops from Fort Jose Sarduy Sergeant grew up in a Mid- Lewis, Wash., to Kandahar, A major in the Air Force west farming community near Afghanistan. Reserve, Sarduy also is a vet- Kansas City, Mo. He said that The show’s headliner is Josh eran of Operations Enduring as a child he was often dubbed Blue the winner of the NBC Live with Regis and Kelly people aware of the fact that and Iraqi Freedom. He said he “the chubby kid” by classmates reality show Last Comic Stand- and Comics Unleashed, plus people with disabilities can enjoys taking audiences on the and “the class clown” by teaching. Blue has cerebral palsy, and numerous appearances on Fox, make an impact.” He coined the roller coaster that has been his ers. His pursuit of a career in much of his self-deprecating CBS, ABC, and MSNBC. He term “palsy punch” during his life. acting and stand-up comedy humor is centered on this. appeared in the 2009 low bud- final set of the final round of the Sarduy has been featured in paid off and today, Sergeant can Blue got his start in come- get horror film “Feast 3: The show, when he said that the pal- the Air Force Times and was be heard on the comedy chan- dy doing open Mic sets while Happy Finish” and he was vot- sy punch is effective in a fight selected as a finalist in the Seat- nels of both XM and Sirius Sat- attending Evergreen State Col- ed the 13th best comedian by because “first of all, they don’t tle Comedy Competition in ellite Radio. His film credits lege. In 2002, he won the pres- viewers in Comedy Central’s know where the punch is com- 2009. He performs all over the include “Seven Pounds” with tigious Comedy Works New Stand-up Comedy Showdown ing from, and second of all, nei- country and is rapidly becom- Will Smith and “Yes Man” with Talent Search contest and he 2010 and the 11th best come- ther do I.” ing an audience favorite for his Jim Carey as well as dozens of has appeared several times on dian in the 2011 show. Blue is The GI’s of Comedy round ability to make deportation and commercials. Comedy Central’s Mind of also known for his skills in soc- out the rest of the show. These life threatening moments hys- For more information about Mencia. He was the first come- cer as he played a part in the four comedians – two Army, terically funny. this and other events, check dian to do stand-up on The 2004 U.S. Paralympics team. one Air Force and one Marine – the APG News, APG web and Tom Irwin Ellen DeGeneres Show. His Blue said he appeared on share one common bond; their social media sites and www. A former Army private first other television credits include Last Comic Standing to “make service to the nation. And they apgmwr.com.