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Photo by Alan Feiler Seminar Oh Deer, furry friends make their presence known Don’t mean to pass the buck (okay, commence groaning now at lame pun), but you might’ve noticed there are an awful lot of doe- eyed delights, white-tailed wonders and fair-furred fawns roaming around APG North and South these days. Critters like these -- as captured here last week by APG News while grazing around a desolate stretch of Patriot Village one quiet afternoon -- might be kinda explores cute, but remember to watch out for these Bambis on the boulevards out there. The deer population has grown exponentially this winter, as Garrison Commander Col. Gregory R. McClinton noted Feb. 19 in his welcome address at the APG Newcomer’s Orientation. In 2013, there were 124 deer-vehicle collisions, or deer strikes, and vehicular accidents, according to Safety & Occupational Health starting Specialist Mike Allen. So drive slowly and cautiously around the installation, and keep your distance from the deer. small PSAs raise awareness of Gold businesses Star and Next-of-Kin lapel pins By ALAN FEILER APG News By RACHEL PONDER Ramona K. Golden has a dream, APG News Gold Star lapel pins are pre- and it’s not a half-baked one either. sented to and worn by sur- This year, the U.S. Army’s Installation Management Com- Since her days as a teenager grow- viving spouses, parents and mand, or IMCOM, launched an awareness campaign aimed to ing up in Dallas, she has absolutely immediate Family members of educate Americans about Gold Star and Next-of-Kin lapel pins. United States Armed Forces loved baking – cakes, cookies, cup- Over the course of the year, the Army will release several public members who were killed in cakes, you name it – and longed to service announcements, or PSAs, to increase awareness. combat operations. The Gold own and operate her own bakery. The Department of Defense gives Gold Star pins to surviving Star pin is a gold star on a Over the years, Golden, an purple circular background. Family members of Soldiers who died while serving the nation. Aberdeen resident, has baked for The Next-of-Kin lapel pins are presented to and worn by FOX Sports has agreed to enter into a year-long partnership birthday parties, church gather- immediate Family members of United States Armed Forces with the Army to help promote the overall Gold Star Education members who die while serving outside of combat opera- ings, workplace events and pot- tions. The Next-of-Kin pin is a gold star on a gold background. luck meals, always receiving rave See PINS, page 14 (From www.armymwr.com/goldstar.aspx) reviews from colleagues, family members and friends. More often than not, they strongly encour- age her to try her hand at a bak- APG Praise Band makes a joyful noise ing business. “My husband always tells me I need to put it on the mar- Story and photos by RACHEL PONDER ket,” she said with a laugh. APG News That’s why Golden, an inven- tory management specialist at the A collection of about 20 musicians on post make up the all- Power & Environmental Director- volunteer APG Praise Band, which will provide music accom- ate, was among the approximately paniment for the March 19 APG National Prayer Luncheon at 40 APG employees, Soldiers and Top of the Bay from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. They will perform retirees who attended the “How to “America the Beautiful,” “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” and “How Smart Start your Small Business” Great Thou Art.” workshop at ACS Bldg. 2503. The CECOM Chaplain (Maj.) Young Kim assembled the band Feb. 19 seminar was presented last year. He said he saw a need for a live band on the installa- by the Small Business Technology tion after the Army Materiel Command Band moved from APG and Development Center. to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala., in 2010 as part of Base “I know, I should have brought Realignment and Closure. something,” Golden joked when The National Prayer Luncheon will be the fourth time that announcing to the gathering’s the APG Praise Band has performed on post. Members meet to organizers and attendees her aspi- rehearse before performances, so the time commitment is minimal. rations as a baking entrepreneur. Most of the group’s musicians are also active members of Leading the workshop was other bands, orchestras and choruses off post. For instance, the Michael Garrity, a longtime area Derrick Stewart, (left) from PEO C3T, and Jeff Shields, from band’s director, Mark Grotke, from the Communications-Elec- business owner and a representa- CECOM SEC, and the rest of the APG Praise Band rehearse for the upcoming performance Feb. 19. See PRAISE, page 14 tive and VA specialist for the Small Business Technology and Devel- opment Center, a national non- profit organization with a regional APG leaders take weather condition assessment seriously office in Elkton. Garrity, who is By DEBORAH INCE cation between key APG tenants and staff are our most valuable resource, and our partially based at Harford Com- APG News and the Senior Commander, according to job is to ensure they are safe.” munity College, said the first thing Rick Deoliveira, the post’s chief of emer- The first step in determining the post that a budding entrepreneur should There is a method to what some might call the madness. gency management and anti-terrorism. status is evaluating the forecast, he said. always do is profile their ideal cli- More importantly, said Deoliveira, the Weather information is obtained from the ent. In particular, they should iden- The decision to delay or close this instal- lation due to inclement weather is a well ultimate goal of the process is to “ensure National Weather Service, the U.S. Army See BUDDING, page 15 thought-out process involving communi- the well-being of our workforce. 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If you could have An image doesn’t diminish the sacrifices lunch with a famous By ALAN FEILER journalist Savanuck was jotting APG News down notes and snapping pic- person, alive or So clearly, I can still tures like crazy. dead, who would it remember the elderly But then it happened. “They woman’s voice trailing say a soldier was wounded in be and why? off. She paused, cleared the battle, so Paul rushed over her throat, regained her immediately to help him,” Isa- composure and resumed bel Savanuck recalled. “And “Johnny Depp, telling me about how her that was it.” because I think son, Spc. Paul D. Sava- Paul D. Savanuck was among he’s a great nuck, was killed during 13 American soldiers killed (and actor and seems the Vietnam War. I was 22 wounded) that night by ene- like a funny writing an article about my gunfire. A month earlier, person.” Vietnam vets and those he’d turned 23. His career as a who didn’t make it home professional military journalist from that conflict. lasted a mere 13 days. Stars A Northwest Balti- Savanuck was the only Photo by Spec. 5 Michael Kopp, Stars and Stripes and Stripes Nathaniel more native, Savanuck correspondent to be A Northwest Baltimore native, Paul D. Savanuck was the only killed during the Vietnam War. Kelly was a correspondent for Stars and Stripes correspondent to be killed during the Vietnam Power Zone Stars and Stripes. In War. He died in April of 1969, at age 23, while coming to the aid Today, a war veterans post in Associate 1967, he graduated from of a wounded soldier. Baltimore is named after him, the University of Mary- and at the Defense Information land, College Park, with a bachelor’s degree in journal- School at Fort Meade there is a library dedicated to his mem- ism. Shortly afterwards -- during an era when many young ory. In addition, the Paul D. Savanuck Military Print Journal- “I would say men were going to college or moving to Canada to avoid ist of the Year Award is presented by the Army in memory of Nelson Mandela. the draft -- Savanuck enlisted in the Army with the goal of his service. I would want becoming his generation’s version of Edward R. Murrow Savanuck was posthumously promoted to staff ser- to talk with or Ernie Pyle. The Vietnam War was raging, and Savanuck geant and awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star and him because knew Indochina was the place to be for a budding, enter- the Air Medal. I would want prising combat correspondent. Isabel Savanuck died nearly seven years ago, but I can’t to understand But there was a snag. After completing his military jour- help but wonder how she would’ve felt about last week’s his drive and nalism studies at Fort Benjamin Harrison Defense Informa- media report on a group of Soldiers at a National Guard perseverance tion School in Indianapolis, he was deployed in early ’68 to training center in Arkansas who posed in a photo of them- while he was in Taneasha a missile base in Mainz, West Germany, with Headquarters selves with a flag-draped (empty) casket bearing the cap- prison. I would Egbo Battery, 1st Battalion, 81st Artillery. Savanuck wasn’t happy tion, “We put the FUN in funeral -- your fearless honor want to receive Army Spouse about it, so he began writing letters to elected officials to help guard from various states.” wisdom in him get transferred to Saigon. “After about six months, he I don’t think it was “fun” for Isabel Savanuck or any oth- regards to justice and equality, and got his wish,” his mother, Isabel, told me. er parent, spouse, child or friend to bury a loved one who how to be a better activist for justice Savanuck arrived in Vietnam that July. He served as a field came back in a flag-draped casket after making the ultimate and equality.” correspondent, publicist and photographer for a jungle battery sacrifice for his or her country. I think she would’ve known division, the 23rd Artillery Group based in Phu Loi. It wasn’t it was a juvenile, thoughtless act that isn’t representative a cushy assignment by any stretch of the imagination but he of members of the military. Unfortunately, when men and stuck with it, and less than a year later he was recruited by women in uniform behave badly, it inevitably rises above “Albert Einstein, Pacific Stars and Stripes. the fold and makes every headline. Far too often in this sim- because he is ple technology-driven world, people post before they think one of the most “I shall not be content with anything less than what is about the consequences. brilliant people true,” Savanuck wrote back home. “I intend to be the best.” in history.” Savanuck could’ve reported from a desk in Saigon, his This incident will blow over, of course, and the Nation- mom told me, but he wanted to be where the action really al Guard will no doubt deal with the offenders in the was. He wanted to report on the pain and suffering, as well appropriate fashion. as the courage and valor, taking place all around him. He also Maj. Paul Rickert, spokesman for the Wisconsin Army used to go regularly to a Catholic orphanage in the Vietnam- National Guard, reminds us all that “a military funeral is the Matthew Smith ese capital and bring toys and other gifts to kids there, with final show of respect for our veterans and their families, and Post Visitor the goal of eventually adopting one of them. we take that solemn duty very seriously.” On April 18, 1969, Savanuck volunteered to join a patrol, They deserve no less, from all of us. It’s a reminder of C Troop of the 3rd Squadron, Fifth Armored Cavalry Regi- how much we owe to the Paul D. Savanucks and the sacri- fices they made for our way of life. “Ronald Reagan. ment, conducting defensive maneuvers in the Cam Lo Valley, I think for near the demilitarized zone. 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By DAVID VERGUN Army News Service President Barack Obama announced Feb. 21 that he will award the Medal of Honor to 24 veterans during a March 18 ceremony at the White House. Seven awards will go to World War II veterans, nine to Korean War veterans, and eight to Vietnam War veterans. All awards are posthumous with the excep- tion of three living Vietnam veterans. The award, the highest for valor, is an upgrade from the Distinguished Ser- vice Cross that many Soldiers received for intrepid actions, personal bravery and devotion to duty during actions against enemy forces. WORLD WAR II Awardees from World War II include Pvt. Pedro Cano, for actions near Sch- evenhutte, Germany in December 1944; Pvt. Joe Gandara, for actions during the landings in Normandy, France in June 1944; Pfc. Salvador J. Lara, for actions during the Anzio Campaign in Italy in May 1944; Pfc. William Leon- ard, for actions in France in November 1944; Tech. Sgt. Manuel V. Mendoza, for actions at Mount Battaglia, Italy in September 1944; Sgt. Alfred B. Nietzel, for actions during the Battle of Hurtgen U.S. Army graphic Forest, Germany in November 1944; and Seven Medals of Honor will go to World War II veterans, nine to Korean War veterans, and eight to Vietnam War veterans. 1st Lt. Donald K. Schwab, for actions in All the awards are being awarded posthumously, with the exception of three living Vietnam veterans. France in September 1944. in March 1951; Master Sgt. Juan near Tam Ky in May 1969; Sgt. Can- KOREAN WAR VIETNAM WAR E. Negron, for actions near Kalma- delario “Cid” Garcia Jr., for actions Awardees from the Korean War Awardees from the Vietnam War Eri in April 1951; Master Sgt. Mike include Spc. 4 Leonard L. Alvarado, near Lai Khe in December 1968; Sgt. include Cpl. Joe R. Baldonado, for C. Pena, for actions in Waegwan for actions in Phuoc Long province 1st Class Melvin Morris, for actions actions near Kangdeng in Novem- in September 1950; Pvt. Demensio in August 1969; Sgt. 1st Class Felix near Chi Lang in September 1969; and ber 1950; Sgt. Victor H. Espinoza, Rivera, for actions near Changyong- M. Conde-Falcon, for actions in Ap Master Sgt. Jose Rodela, for actions for actions during the Battle of Old ni in May, 1951; Pvt. Miguel A. Tan Hoa in April 1969; Spc. 4 Ardie in Phuoc Long province in Septem- Baldy in August 1952; Sgt. Eduardo Vera, for actions during the Battle of Ray Copas, for actions in Cambodia ber 1969. C. Gomez, for actions at Tabu-dong Old Baldy in September 1952; and in May 1970; Spc. 4 Jesus S. Duran, Erevia, Morris and Rodela, each who in September 1950; Pfc. Leonard M. Sgt. Jack Weinstein, for actions near for actions in Tay Ninh in April 1969; served in Vietnam, are the living recipi- Kravitz, for actions in Yangpyong Kumsong in October, 1951. Sgt. Santiago J. Erevia, for actions ents of the Medals of Honor. Married Army scientists receive BEYA

By AMANDA ROMINIECKI accomplishments as minority engineers. CERDEC Public Affairs “It is recognition of all the hard work A pair of Army computer scientists that we’ve put in both here at CERDEC were recognized recently for their indi- on technical projects that we’ve been vidual contributions to the scientific involved with, but also the community community at the annual Black Engineer service that we do outside of work both of the Year Award STEM Conference. in the STEM fields and other communi- Donald and Courtney Coulter, scien- ty activities,” Donald said. tists for the U.S. Army Research, Devel- “It was extremely humbling. To be opment and Engineering Command’s sitting amongst people who are minori- communications-electronics center, ties in engineering who have achieved so known as CERDEC, received special much – we’re talking about retired colo- recognition awards for their accomplish- nels, one person had 150 patents, aspir- ments at the BEYA conference held in ing astronauts – just to be mentioned Washington, D.C., Feb. 7-8. among those people was humbling and Donald received his award for his inspiring,” Courtney said. work developing advanced mission The BEYA STEM Conference recogniz- command computer technologies for es technology leaders for their professional the Army while working for CER- achievements, but also identifies individu- DEC’s Command Power and Inte- als who have worked to inspire young stu- gration Directorate. He has since dents of color to pursue careers in STEM transitioned to CERDEC’s Space and areas, as stated by the BEYA website. Terrestrial Communications Director- “We have to continue the pipeline of ate where he will contribute to the people who are qualified in this area,” directorate’s cybersecurity initiatives. Donald said. “It’s particularly important “[Donald] is a consummate profession- for the Army and CERDEC and APG al and epitomizes what our Army is look- communities because there are a lot ing for in its future civilian leaders.” said of positions that will be available, and John Willison, director of CERDEC CP&I. even in the commercial community. Our “He will continue to be a top performer in influence around the world is dependent our community, whose broad technical tal- upon qualified, innovative people.” ent as a respected engineer establishes him “You see these very senior level peo- Photo by Donald Coulter as an innovator and developer.” ple [at the conference] and when I look In addition to his scientific contri- CERDEC engineers (from left) Courtney and Donald Coulter were both recognized at them, I think ‘Wow, that could be me butions, Donald is actively engaged for engineering excellence from the Black Engineer of the Year Awards STEM in 20 years if I keep working hard,’” in community outreach. Each year he Conference on Feb. 8. Courtney said. “So I want to make sure participates in eCYBERMISSION, an sional careers at CERDEC. They cele- with. It helps us make strides on those I’m that same role model for someone online STEM challenge for students brated 10 years as a couple Feb. 13. projects,” Donald said. younger than me. To see me, a black across the U.S., junior science sympo- “This award is full circle. We went The pair received their awards dur- woman, who is a computer engineer – siums and a technology advisory group from taking engineering classes together ing a breakfast ceremony at the BEYA that it would inspire a young girl, who for Harford County schools. to receiving engineering awards togeth- STEM Conference, along with a number doesn’t think girls code or do math, that Not to be outdone by her husband, er,” Courtney said. “It’s a testament to of other scientists recognized for their she could do it, too.” Courtney, a project manager for CER- how we have leaned on each other to DEC’s Intelligence and Information make it to where we are today.” Warfare Directorate, develops biomet- “And it’s not just what we’ve accom- ric and forensic analytic tools to help the plished, but all the people who mentored Army catch criminals linked to roadside us to be where we are. It’s really a joint bombs that injure U.S. Soldiers. award between not only the support we “I have worked alongside [Courtney] provide each other to get here, but sup- for over two years on a daily basis and port provided by CERDEC, our colleg- seen her develop into a first class engi- es, our peers and our mentors,” she said. neer, program manager and business While laughing, they both agreed manager,” said Robert Foresta, an Army working in separate directorates at CER- G-2 technical manager, in a letter of rec- DEC benefits both their personal and ommendation for the BEYA award. professional lives. “Her personal and profession- “It’s very lively discussion at the din- al demeanor, her knowledgeable and ner table -- we’re both very opinionat- thoughtful decision making ability and ed about the direction of engineering her total dedication to the advancement and computer science. We have learned of critical intelligence technologies in to compromise, but we’re happy we are support of the Soldier all attest to Ms. not in the same directorate,” Courtney Coulter being deserving of this recogni- said. “At the same time, it’s great being tion,” he wrote. in different directorates because we can Photo by Nancy Brown Donald and Courtney are the first give each other a unique perspective.” Among the recipients of honors at the recent 28th annual Black Engineering husband and wife pair to receive indi- “It helps us network as well for proj- of the Year Awards (BEYA) STEM Conference in Washington, D.C., was Dr. vidual awards concurrently from BEYA. ects we’ve worked on. Operations and Victoria Dixon (center), HR/EEO/EO/Programs Director Officer, U.S. Army The pair met while undergraduate stu- intel [intelligence] convergence is a Test and Evaluation Command, who was presented the Diversity Leadership dents at Bethune-Cookman University heavy topic right now in CP&I and Award. Flanking Dixon in this photo are Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick (left), Chief in Daytona Beach, Fla., and have sup- I2WD, and it helps having those sep- of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ported each other as they progressed arate set of friends and colleagues that and Shelton Guinn, executive director of diversity and inclusion at Aerotek. through their educational and profes- we know and can share and interact 4 APG News • February 27, 2014 Number of suicides in Army dropped last year

By LISA FERDINANDO Army News Service The number of suicides in the Army dropped last year, compared to 2012, according to the Army deputy chief of staff, G-1. Lt. Gen. Howard B. Bromberg said there were 301 suicides in the Army in 2013, while in 2012 there were 325 sui- cides Army-wide. “We have seen an aggregate drop in suicides, and while not a declaration of success, it could indicate resiliency efforts are starting to take hold across the force,” he said. “Ultimately, the Army acknowledges there is more work to do.” The figures are for the total Army -- the active Army, the Army National Guard and Army Reserve. Last year, 125 of the suicides were in the active Army; 117 in the Army National Guard; and 59 in the Army Reserve. For 2012, 165 of the suicides were in the active Army; 110 in the Army National Guard; and 50 in the Army Reserve. Because of the complexity of the issue, the Army said it is difficult to iden- tify specific reasons for the decrease. It is also difficult to determine what efforts might have contributed to the change. According to Bromberg, the Army’s aggressive promotion of “help- seeking” behaviors may have something to do with it. “I am optimistic that more Soldiers U.S. Army graphic are seeking help and learning ways to The number of suicides in the Army dropped in 2013, compared to 2012, according to the Army deputy chief of staff, G-1. address and cope with issues they may have,” Bromberg said. “It’s about what ous efforts employed to reduce high- ically and emotionally -- to promote that is what’s really important.” the Army is doing to prepare Soldiers.” risk behaviors and incidents of suicide resilience and improve readiness. In other efforts, the Army has expand- “We are enhancing ways to recognize among its personnel to include work- Through its Ready and Resilient Cam- ed access to behavioral health servic- what Soldiers need to make them stron- ing to combat the stigma associated with paign, or R2C, the Army promotes the es, increased pre- and post-deployment ger and more resilient,” he added. seeking behavioral care, and strengthen- development of a healthy mindset and screenings to improve the diagnosis and Currently, the Army has numer- ing the whole person -- mentally, phys- behaviors, and enhanced coping skills treatment of Soldiers, and is focused on to strengthen the Army family, promote identifying and treating traumatic brain I am optimistic that more Soldiers are resilience and improve readiness. injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. Within the program is the Compre- The Army stresses that leaders in all seeking help and learning ways to hensive Soldier and Family Fitness pro- levels of the Army should know their gram, or CSF2, which stresses resilience Soldiers, be aware of warning signs address and cope with issues they may and strengthening of the whole fami- and high-risk behavior, and immediately ly unit, for a ready and resilient Soldier. seek help if they or someone they know have. It’s about what the Army is doing “I am very encouraged that we have needs help. to prepare Soldiers. hit a turning point where people are really Assistance is available 24 hours a talking about behavioral health,” Brom- day/seven days a week at the National Lt. Gen. Howard B. Bromberg berg said. “It’s OK to have problems, but Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273- Army deputy chief of staff, G-1 it’s what you do about those problems ... TALK (8255).

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By JANE BENSON NSRDEC Public Affairs Staff Sgt. Ty Carter has two words for Soldiers suffering from post-trau- matic stress disorder, “Get help.” The Medal of Honor winner brought this message to the U.S. Army Natick Sol- dier Research, Development and Engi- neering Center (NSRDEC) on Feb. 19. He developed post-traumatic stress disorder, known as PTSD, after his experiences at Combat Outpost Keat- ing, where he said every day was “like the Wild Wild West.” Firefights were a constant, and Oct. 3, 2009, conditions escalated to the extreme when more than 300 anti-Afghan forces attempted to overrun the outpost. Despite his many heroic actions dur- ing the battle, Carter was haunted by the fact that he wasn’t able to save his friend, Spc. Stephan Mace. He no lon- ger felt equipped to save a life and he felt like a failure, “I lost faith in who I was and what I was doing.” At first, he resisted getting treatment for PTSD, and had misconceptions about the condition. It isn’t really a dis- order, Carter pointed out, it is a learning mechanism to help us avoid danger. It can become problematic, however, fol- Photo by David Kamm lowing extreme trauma. Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Ty Carter talks to Soldiers assigned to NSRDEC’s Human Research and Development He said seeking counseling and Detachment, during a visit Feb. 19. The Soldiers are participating in the Human Research Volunteer program, which coinci- dentally was Carter’s first Army assignment. going through counseling is a diffi- cult process but it is the only way to dier Systems Center employees, he dis- Honor ceremony he focused primari- DEC’s Soldiers. Early in his Army heal, and it is the only way you can cussed the Advanced Combat Helmet. ly on not passing out. When President career he served for two days as a help yourself and help others. He recounted how the ACH saved Sgt. Barrack Obama called to tell him he Human Resource Volunteer in the Dori- “Education is Bradley D. Lar- had won the medal, he was vacation- ot Climatic Chambers in 2008. He then the only thing son from sniper ing with his family in a camper his wife left when he heard that his unit was that can end the There will always be fire, “For those bought for five dollars. being deployed. stigma,” said of you who Carter said although the medal is giv- During his visit, Carter toured NSR- Carter. hard times. It is our worked on the en to a few, the reality is that a fire- DEC’s unique research facilities and While telling ability to adapt and be product, thank fight is like a football team. One section learned about the organization’s many his story, Cart- you for saving doesn’t function without the other. products that improve the safety and er was visibil- resilient that matters. We his life.” While lunching with Soldiers in the quality of life of the nation’s Soldiers. ity emotional Because Lar- dining facility, Carter said, “I’m no dif- He said that visiting Natick gave and said when all make mistakes, but son survived, he ferent than any of you guys. We all have him insight into how much work goes he thinks of it is our ability to learn was able to pro- the potential. You can follow your heart into the development and testing of Oct. 3, he thinks vide fire cover and do great things.” equipment to make sure Soldiers are about the guys from them that will make and give Carter He advised NSRDEC’s young Sol- combat ready. -- their families, direction. Cart- diers, “There will always be hard Regarding all of the NSRDEC- their determi- us a better person. er credits Lar- times. It is our ability to adapt and be developed items, Carter said, “You’d nation and the son’s survival resilient that matters.” He added, “We be amazed how important these pieces trust between Staff Sgt. Ty Carter with his own. all make mistakes, but it is our ability of equipment are.” Soldiers. Medal of Honor recipient Ever modest, to learn from them that will make us a “All of you are choosing to help During his Carter shared better person.” those who serve,” He told the NSRDEC talk in Hunter Auditorium, which was some lighthearted stories as well. He Carter has something very partic- workforce. “You here at Natick Labs attended by nearly 450 Natick Sol- recounted that during the Medal of ular in common with many of NSR- create the future.” 6 APG News • February 27, 2014 Army leader emphasizes trust and respect

Story and photo by GUSTAVO BAHENA NTC and Fort Irwin PAO Trust and respect. Those two words and themes were expanded on by the Army’s top non- commissioned officer to a group of junior enlisted Soldiers Feb. 19 at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III elaborated on those topics in a mid-morning gathering of Soldiers from various units on this high desert military installation. Chandler, the 14th sergeant major of the Army, was on his first day of a two-day visit to the Nation- al Training Center. The meeting with Soldiers in ranks below sergeant allowed him to discuss values he associates with successful Soldiers. Chandler began with an explanation of what it is to be part of the Army pro- fession. Not every occupation is a pro- fession, he said, but Soldiers are part of one, which necessitates they follow and abide by a code similar to what doctors and lawyers are required to do in their fields. “The military is the same way,” Chandler said. “You go to school. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III received a demonstration on the UH-72 Lakota Multiple Integrated Laser You’re tested. You go through the pro- Engagement System from Lakota Crew Chief Staff Sgt. Kristopher W. Rogers, with the 2916th Aviation Battalion, 916th cess and you graduate from [advanced Support Brigade, Feb. 19., at Fort Irwin, Calif. Chandler raised the MILES binoculars to target another Lakota on the helipad. individual training]. From that moment The weapons system is routinely used to support the installations mission and adds to the tough, realistic joint and combined- forward, we have the ability, given to us arms training that the 2916th Aviation Battalion provides. by the American people, to self-police. We set our own ways for people to get back to your fellow Soldiers, because if should not have to tolerate a person “It’s a sensitive issue and we don’t promoted, and they have to share and you’re not a professional, if you’re not with little character or commitment. He talk about it enough,” Chandler said. show confidence and have to live the competent, or committed, or a person of explained that the problem of sexual “Is it OK to be talking about who you Army’s values.” character, how are we going to establish assaults in the Army can be addressed hooked up with over the weekend in Chandler explained even further that trust amongst one another?” directly through self-policing and that your business life? It’s not. But we tol- there are three fundamental characters Trust is the foundation of the Army, every Soldier, as dictated by the War- erate it. And if we can’t respect one inherent in Soldiers to be true profes- Chandler continued. If Soldiers can’t rior Ethos, has the responsibility to never another, we’re not committed to this sionals. They are character, commitment trust each other, how can they put their leave a fallen comrade, which includes thing we call a profession. Each and and competence. lives in each other’s hands when required sexual assault victims. every one of us have a responsibility to “In other words, if you don’t exhib- in a deployment scenario, he asked. “It’s time for us to decide that we’ve say ‘that’s not OK.’” it these qualities, then you are not the “Our profession dictates that trust has had enough,” Chandler said. “Prevent, The Army has been handed a huge professional that you say that you are,” to be extended to one another, but if you and then if you see it happen -- if you’re responsibility when the country’s sons and he said. can’t be a person of character, commit- aware that it happened -- don’t be that daughters have been placed under its care, The three qualities listed by Chandler ment and competence you’re not going bystander, get engaged. Your job is to Chandler said. Protecting the Army family, set the groundwork for trust and respect. to get the trust that you need,” Chandler intervene, not to be a bystander.” the team, is the job of every Soldier. “Our profession demands equal said. “And if you are one those individu- Respect is also crucial to combating “We have to know that we can trust weight on character, commitment and als, you are actually not a professional.” the sexual assault problem, Chandler one another and that we’re going to competence, and if you’re not willing Chandler imparted that Soldiers, from explained. Refraining from and stopping self-police,” Chandler said. “Because to meet those needs, those performance the most junior to the highest ranks, inappropriate conversations of a sexual our credibility as an Army, our ability measures, then you are not the profes- have a duty to self-police, and not be a nature is an example of Soldiers being to fight and win our nation’s wars will sional that we need in the Army,” Chan- bystander when corrections are neces- committed to showing respect for one- be challenged or compromised by our dler said. “And I want you take this sary. The Army, and individual Soldiers, self and others. inability to not look out for one another.” Delaware Reserve Soldiers get in shape at AWC

By CHANEL WEAVER AWC to encourage the reservists to USAPHC achieve their health goals. Bradley said The weekends can sometimes be pret- that ensuring the health and readiness ty quiet at APG, but that was not the case of the Reserve force is a key goal of the on a recent Sunday morning at the instal- Army, and the AWCs are an excellent lation’s Army Wellness Center. resource to assist commanders in achiev- Thirty-eight Army Reserve Soldiers ing that objective. from the Army Medical Command’s “The first Army Wellness Center I vis- 7221st Medical Support Unit based out ited was located at Carlisle Barracks, Pa., of Newark, Del., had an opportunity to and I know firsthand that the AWCs offer visit the center Feb. 9 and witness its a holistic approach to taking care of Sol- capabilities firsthand. diers,” said Bradley. “While there, I even The event -- the first to do a full fit- received customized advice on how to ness assessment of an Army Reserve unit select healthy food when I am grocery at an AWC -- was organized by Lt. Col. shopping.” Bradley Nindl, who is dual-hatted as the Bradley said that the Army Wellness unit commander and scientific advisor at Center services are transferable. the U.S. Army Public Health Command. “What amazed me was that when I “Soldiers in Army Reserve units gen- returned to Fort Meade, my record was transferred there, and the experts at that erally have lower medical readiness per- Photo by Christina Graber wellness center were able to follow up centage than those of active-duty units,” Sgt. Jeffrey Reed, a dental technician with the 7221st Medical Support Unit based said Nindl. “We wanted to provide Army to ensure that I continued my progress,” out of Newark, Del., participates in a sit-and-reach exercise at the Aberdeen said Bradley. “The quality of care was Reservists with the tools they needed to Proving Ground Army Wellness Center. improve their health and wellness, and the same at Fort Meade and Carlisle leverage the technology available in the Barracks.” Army Wellness Centers.” where healthy behavior can take place. “I know that these services are expen- Todd Hoover, Army Wellness Cen- Although the event was completely Maj. Zachary Solomon, Army Well- sive in the civilian sector, and the Public ter Operations program manager at the voluntary, more than 90 percent of the ness Center project officer, said one of Health Command is really helping us by USAPHC, was delighted to hear that unit participated in the health assessment. the most popular services AWCs offer is offering us these services at no cost to the Bradley received the same level of care AWCs are a key element in the Army the metabolic testing. The test, which can Soldier,” said Majoca. at both wellness centers. surgeon general’s long-term strategy of be administered at any Army Wellness Capt. Madhu Kasipathy serves in a He said the standardization of services refocusing Army medicine from a health- Center, helps individuals determine the dual capacity as an Army and civilian is a goal that the program tries to achieve care system to a system for health by number of calories their body burns just dentist. Because of his demanding job, across the Army. emphasizing primary prevention, which sustaining life. Kasipathy spends a great deal of time Hoover helped to stand up the first means stopping diseases and chronic “It tells an individual how many calo- attending to the needs of others, often Army Wellness Centers in Germany, and conditions before they start. AWCs also ries to consume each day in order to lose, neglecting his own health. He volun- since then, new AWCs have been spring- support the Ready and Resilient Cam- maintain or gain weight,” said Solomon. teered for the AWC assessment to take ing up at Army installations all over the paign and the Performance Triad, an In addition to the metabolic testing, responsibility for improving his health. United States. So far, 19 AWCs have Army medicine effort to focus on three Soldiers also performed a variety of He said one of the easiest things to do been opened, and the USAPHC has a components that build and sustain indi- fitness tests to determine their overall was complete the AWC questionnaire goal of standing up 37 by the end of fis- vidual health and unit readiness -- sleep, health and fitness level. that asks about a person’s sleep, activity cal year 2018. activity and nutrition. Sgt. Barbara Majoca is a licensed prac- and nutrition habits, tobacco use, alcohol Although the team is waiting to see how “Through Army Wellness Centers, tical nurse, so she knows the importance use and stress levels. the visit to the Aberdeen AWC will benefit Soldiers learn to take control of and of leading a healthy lifestyle. Although “It only took about 15 minutes to com- Army Reservists, Hoover said AWCs have Majoca frequently counsels her patients plete, and gave me instant feedback to responsibility for their own health,” said already demonstrated great results. on ways to achieve better nutrition and help me reach and maintain my fitness Nindl. “Especially for those of us who “We are seeing decreases in body fitness, she knows that she needs to prac- and wellness goals,” said Kasipathy. mass index for users of our services, said are Reservists without easy access to tice what she preaches. He said he intends to use the wellness Hoover. “Overall, Army Wellness Cen- these centers, it’s empowering to gain the When she learned that her Army center in the future. ters are demonstrating positive outcomes knowledge these assessments provide.” Reserve unit would have an opportu- “I am looking forward to the opportu- in people that have repeat visits.” AWCs offer six core programs includ- nity to serve as a pilot for Army Well- nity to see where I am, and where I need At the conclusion of the day’s activi- ing health assessment review, physical ness Center services, she immediately to improve,” he said. ties, Bradley and Nindl presented awards fitness, healthy nutrition, stress manage- volunteered to be included in the unit Among the many attendees at the unit to various individuals who sacrificed ment, general wellness education, and assessment. assessment was Col. Jacqueline Brad- their weekend to do the unit assessments. tobacco education. “I wanted to be healthy,” said Majo- ley, commander of the 4215th U.S. Army “We had unbelievable support from Each of these programs is based in sci- ca. “I am here to learn what I need to do Hospital in Richmond, Va. various personnel at the Public Health ence and uses the highest sports medicine, improve my health.” Bradley and her battle buddy, Com- Command and the Army Wellness Cen- fitness training and health standards to Majoca was quite appreciative of the AWC mand Sgt. Maj. Sonja Brewer, thought ter to ensure today’s testing was bene- help Army personnel create environments assessment technology that was available. it was important to visit the Aberdeen ficial,” said Nindl. February 27, 2014 • APG News 7 Army recognizes institute’s advances in biotechnology with $48 million renewal

Story and photo by 6.2 programs. Recently named the ICB’s JOYCE P. BRAYBOY associate program manager, Sumner’s first Army Research Laboratory ICB collaboration was an example of the Army experts with leading universi- synergy that is possible with the program. ty professors and industry partners have Sumner met Professor Gui Bazan been collaborating over the past decade to years ago at an ICB Academic/Army explore biological systems that have the Collaboration Conference. Bazan was potential to drive sweeping bio-technolog- giving a keynote address explaining a ical advances for Soldiers. new class of molecules designed to flu- The research is led by the University of orescently label cell membranes. While California, Santa Barbara, at the Institute Bazan and Sumner had different back- for Collaborative Biotechnologies, or ICB, grounds, they discovered their research a University Affiliated Research Center. goals could be reached through mutual The ICB contract with the U.S. Army collaboration. This interaction has led to Research Laboratory, Army Research multiple peer-reviewed journal publica- Office, was extended in December 2013, tions and a patent on enhanced electron providing an additional $48 million over transfer through cell membranes. three years to study high performance bio- These advances have shown how it is logical systems and the translation of these feasible to enhance and control micro- to engineering systems of benefit to Sol- bial metabolism for applications such as diers, said Robert J. Kokoska from ARO’s microbial fuel cells and waste mitigation, Physical Sciences Directorate, who man- Sumner explained. ages the relationship between the Army “The professors we interact with in and the Center. the ICB are world renowned experts for “Looking ahead, the value first and fore- their fields of specialty. To gain access to most will be a more comprehensive inte- the knowledge that they possess and to gration between the ICB and partners in be able to collaborate with them to pro- Army and industry. The institute research- vide new technologies for our Soldiers is ers have unique insight about bio-inspired a great feeling,” he said. technology. Likewise, the Army has com- The leading institution, UCSB, works plementary capabilities and understanding in collaboration with the Massachusetts of the military operating environment that Institute of Technology and the California the academic researchers could leverage,” Institute of Technology. As part of the con- Kokoska said. “For example, in 2014, the tract renewal, some 60 world-class inves- ICB will start to look toward integrat- tigators form teams to explore research in ing some of their materials research into the areas of systems and synthetic biolo- ARL’s cross-directorate enterprise in the gy, control and dynamical systems, bio- multi-scale modeling of materials.” technology tools, photonic and electronic The hallmark of UARCs is the col- materials, cellular structural materials and laboration between the Army scientists cognitive neuroscience, Kokoska said. and engineers directly with university UARCs like ICB conduct basic and researchers throughout the research pro- applied research to ultimately develop cess, he said. technology. The university, considered From the program’s inception, “we’ve at the forefront of innovation in a spe- been able to gain a basic understanding cific area, provides dedicated facilities of a number of biological systems to the and share space with Army and indus- extent that bio-inspired materials can Matthew Coppock is a post-doctorial student who explores synthetic antibodies try partners. The emphasis is to conduct be synthesized and studied. For exam- with biotechnology experts at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, and in col- research where breakthroughs are like- ple, the characteristics of a moth’s eye laboration with partners at the Institute for Biotechnology at the University of ly to enable revolutionary capabilities for California, Santa Barbara, in hopes of finding ways to counter synthetic viruses the war fighter. are being mimicked toward the develop- like the pox virus. ment of anti-reflective coatings,” Kokos- The Army has two other active UARCs ka said. “With an understanding of the cific military needs through collaborative ICB teams have already developed that extend the lab’s capability to develop physics underlying reverse adhesion of efforts involving research contributions revolutionary technological innovations revolutionary capabilities for Soldiers: The the gecko foot, we could create fascinat- from academic, Army and industrial part- in bio-inspired materials and energy, bio- Institute for Creative Technologies at the ing robotic technology. ners, he said. molecular sensors, bio-inspired network University of Southern California; and the “Biological systems offer endless possi- “The Army/academic/industry partner- science and biotechnological tools. Sever- Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies at bilities for the military to model synthetic ship at ICB is a win-win-win proposition. al scientists at ARL are now working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. materials,” he said. We’re looking forward to a number of ICB counterparts on projects that have the For more information about the Insti- The ICB also includes a channel to tran- technologies from the ICB 6.2 program to potential for future Army applications, tute for Collaborative Biotechnologies, sition an idea from basic discovery toward further mature down the pipeline,” Kokos- Kokoska said. visit www.icb.ucsb.edu. For general technologies that address specific Army ka said. “We expect further advances in Research chemist James Sumner was information about UARCs, visit ARL’s needs, or so-called 6.2 research, he said. power and energy; battery and fuel cell first introduced to the ICB at its inception, website at http://www.arl.armBy.mil/ The projects apply science to more spe- research; and field-expedient sensors.” and has collaborated in both the 6.1 and www/default.cfm?page=510. Commander presents AMC perspective at symposium

AMC Public Affairs the exposition, including the newly-devel- Army Materiel Command’s top leader We must continue to modernize our oped Meals Ready to Eat Pizza. began the discussion Feb. 19 at the 2014 “These materiel solutions that I’ve Association of the U.S. Army Institute equipment; we must continue to sustain just highlighted are but a glance into of Land Warfare Winter Symposium and what our AMC engineers and scientists Exposition by emphasizing the suitabili- the force of today, and we must continue are researching and developing, and a ty of this year’s theme to the current sta- glimpse of what’s possible in the future tus of the Army. to develop capabilities and technologies as we move toward Force 2025 and “The theme for this year’s symposium that will give our Soldiers the decisive beyond,” Via said. is ‘America’s Army: Sustaining, training, “Working in partnership with indus- and equipping for the future,’ and I think advantage to meet -- and defeat -- any try and academia, along with a sustained it is very appropriate,” said Gen. Dennis level of resourcing, I’m confident we L. Via, the commander of Army Materiel potential future enemies. can maintain the technological edge that Command, or AMC, during remarks to the will produce the next generation in ver- symposium audience. Gen. Dennis L. Via tical lift, ground vehicle, night vision “As our Army continues its transition Commander, U.S. Army Materiel Command advancement, and over-match capabil- in Afghanistan, we must simultaneously ities in our next weapon systems, all prepare our Army for the next contingen- potential future enemies,” he said. and the Female Improved Outer Tactical while protecting and preserving what cy -- for this we can be sure, as history has During his remarks to the audience of Vest. Both pieces of gear were designed our Army has worked so hard to achieve taught us all too well, there will be a future nearly 3,500, Via provided AMC’s per- to improve mobility, increase comfort over the past decade,” Via said. contingency somewhere in the world that spective on how that decisive advantage and performance, and enhance surviv- “As we support the Soldier of the will require ‘boots on the ground,’” Via is being maintained. ability for female Soldiers. future, we must strive to discover the leap- said. “Our forces must be ready, trained “AMC remains a global materiel pow- A Soldier also demonstrated the Hel- ahead technologies which will allow our and equipped to meet that contingency erhouse -- providing predictive readiness met Electronics and Display System Army to maintain its technological edge,” when the nation calls. Our nation expects, to our Army and the joint force. Our nine -- Upgradeable Protection, known as Via said. “The Army and AMC, along with and deserves, nothing less.” major subordinate commands continue to “HEADS-UP,” during the presentation. “It the help of every industry partner here According to Via, diminishing fiscal provide the Soldier world-class support provides mounted and dismounted troops today must continue to ensure our top pri- resources and growing threats drive three each and every day,” he said. with a more fully integrated headgear ority remains providing the Joint Warfight- priorities for AMC. During his remarks, Via took the system with new technologies including er the equipment and materiel they need to “We must continue to modernize our opportunity to showcase several of improved ballistic materials, non-ballis- accomplish their mission. equipment; we must continue to sustain AMC’s leap-ahead technologies that tic impact liner materials and designs, bet- “Everything we do now and into the the force of today, and we must continue unburden, protect, empower and sustain ter eye, face, and hearing protection, and future must have this singular focus,” he to develop capabilities and technologies the Joint Warfighter. improved communications. continued. “The Joint Warfighter, and the that will give our Soldiers the decisive Female Soldiers demonstrated both Many of the technologies Via discussed civilians who support them, are depending advantage to meet -- and defeat -- any the Army Combat Uniform-Alternate were also on display at the Army booth at on us for our success.”

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THURSDAY 1 p.m. at the Myer Auditorium, Bldg. APG HEALTH FAIR ren, Mich, and APG. 6000. Featured guest is motivational Come to the APG Health Fair on The SSCF program prepares gov- FEBRUARY 27 speaker Ty Howard. The event is spon- ernment civilians at the GS-14/15 lev- RESTORATION ADVISORY March 19 at the APG North (Aberdeen) sored by KUSAHC, the Army Substance recreation center from els or equivalent for senior leadership BOARD Abuse Program and the Community 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event will feature roles by provides training in leadership The next RAB meeting will be held Health Promotion Council. Lunch will health screenings, seated massages and and acquisition. Program components on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Ramada be provided for attendees. For informa- information on asthma, diabetes, stress include completion of DAU’s Program Conference Center in Edgewood. The tion, email [email protected] or management, nutrition, immunizations, Management Course (PMT 401), cours- topic of discussion will be a update on call 817-403-9706 tobacco cessation and more. es in leadership, applications of acquisi- The Long Term Monitoring Projects. This event is sponsored by the APG tion to national defense issues, research FRIDAY Community Health Promotion Coun- in acquisition topics, mentoring, and a FRIDAY cil, Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic and distinguished speaker program. MARCH 7 U.S. Army Public Health Command. For For complete program information and FEBRUARY 28 FOUR LEAF CLOVER 5K/WALK more information call 410-278-1771. application requirements, visit: http://asc. MWP TEXAS HOLD ‘EM Team APG BOSS is hosting a 5K Fun APG NATIONAL PRAYER army.mil/web/career-development/pro- TOURNEY Run beside Hoyle Gym. The safety brief LUNCHEON grams/defense-acquisition-university- senior-service-college/announcement/. APG MWR will hold a Texas Hold is at 6:40 a.m., run starting time at 6:50 Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Donald L. For APG specific program informa- ‘em Tournament at Ruggles Golf a.m. For information, email Spc. Ste- Rutherford, U.S. Army Chief of Chap- tion, please visit: http://www.dau.mil/ Course. Registration is required by phen Murray at stephen.k.murray3.mil@ lains, will deliver the keynote address sscf/Pages/apg.aspx Feb. 21. Seating is limited and doors mail.mil or call 410-436-4533. at the C4ISR Prayer Luncheon at 11:30 open at 5 p.m. First card is deal at 6 a.m. at Top of the Bay, 30 Plumb For more information about the pro- gram, please contact Jim Oman at p.m. Must be 18 years or older to play. WEDNESDAY Point Loop. Amy Kwon, soprano for The tournament costs $20 in advance the Washington, D.C. National Choir [email protected] or 410-272-9470. and $25 on the day of the event, and it MARCH 12 will sing the National Anthem. Spe- TUESDAYS THROUGH includes food and two beverage tick- SUICIDE PREVENTION cial music will be performed by the ets. To purchase tickets, visit https:// TRAINING WORKSHOP APG Praise Band. For information, call MAY 20 webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/ Joyce Wood at 278-4333. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE A Department of the Army Mobile apgrectrac.html or go to AA/EA Rec CLASS Centers, Leisure Travel Services, and Training Team (MTT) will be conduct- American Sign Language basic and at Ruggles Golf Course. For informa- ing a regional “Ask, Care, Escort -- WEDNESDAY advanced classes begin Feb. 25 and tion, call 410-278-4011/4907 or email Suicide Intervention” (ACE-SI) “train- MARCH 26 run through May 20, 11:30 a.m. – 12: Leisure Travel Office at usarmy.APG. the-trainer” one-day workshop at JOB FAIR & EXPO 30 p.m. in Bldg. E3330-31, Room imcom.list.apgr-usag-mwr-leisuretrav- APG. The event is being hosted by 270, APG South (Edgewood). Bring [email protected] . The event is open to DoD the APG ASAP Suicide Prevention Pro- All job seekers, active duty, retired, your lunch. Class is free. Text book I.D. card holders and their guests. gram. ACE-SI is a four-hour program former service, Reserve/National Guard that provides more in-depth train- service members and spouses are invit- (encouraged, but not required) is “A ing than the basic ACE training, and ed to attend this job fair 11 a.m. - 2 B C, A Basic Course in American Sign SATURDAY is a one-time requirement for junior p.m. at the APG Recreation Center. For Language”. To register or for more leaders and first-line supervisors. The more information call Army Communi- information, call Beth Ann Cameron, MARCH 1 ty Service Employment Readiness Pro- 436-7175, Pat Reeves at 436-2917 or TALENT HUNT training is open to Soldiers and DA Civilians who have the skills and com- gram manager at 410-278-9669/7572. Randy Weber at 436-8546. The Iota Nu chapter of Omega Psi mitment to train others. The training CORVIAS 2014 GRANT AND Phi Fraternity present their annual will run from 0800-1500 at the Installa- WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS talent hunt from 2 to 5 p.m. at the tion Training Center, Bldg 3147 Aber- AVAILABLE Ball Conference Center, Bldg. 3074, deen Blvd. Upon completion of the MARCH 26-27 The Corvias Foundation has announced APG North (Aberdeen). The com- training, participants will be qualified SUICIDE AND SUBSTANCE that applications for the 2014 Our Future petition is open to high school stu- as ACE-SI trainers and are to provide ABUSE TRAINING Scholarships and the 2014 Our Family dents, grades 9 through 12. Stu- ACE-SI training to the other junior APG ASAP will present “Skip” John- Educational Grants are now available. dents will be able to compete in the leaders and first line supervisors in son, HQ AMC, G-1 Wellness, Sub- areas of Dance, Dramatic Interpre- their companies/organizations. Sol- Applications for the 2014 Our Fam- stance Abuse/Suicide Prevention pro- tation, Instrumental Solo, Vocal Solo diers and DA Civilians who are inter- ily Educational Grants must be submit- gram manager at the Redstone Arsenal, and Visual Art. Cash prizes will be ested in participating in the training ted by May 8, 2014. Grants are given in who will give 2-hour combined training awarded and the first place winner can sign up by contacting Ken Gesch, the amount of up to $5,000 to spouses of will advance to the district competi- classes (one hour on substance abuse active-duty service members at the instal- Suicide Prevention Program Manager, and one hour on suicide prevention). tion. Admission to the event is free. at 410-278-7779 or lations listed above. Applicants may be To enter the talent hunt, or for more The training sessions will be held at [email protected]. Par- in any stage of the educational process. information, contact Anthony Dors- CECOM/Myer Auditorium, Bldg. 6000,, Recipients will be notified by July 10. ticipation is limited to the first 50 par- on March 26 from 9-11 a.m. and at 1-3 ey at 443-528-5122, Anthony.dorsey@ Families do not have to reside in ticipants to sign up. p.m. at APG Post Theater, Bldg. 3245; gmail.com or Mark Thomas at 443-752- on-post housing to qualify. Eligible and on March 27 at APG South (Edge- 4205, [email protected]. service members stationed at these WEDNESDAY wood) Conference Center, Bldg. E4810. from, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. For infor- installations can serve in any branch WEDNESDAY MARCH 19 mation, call Cindy Scott at 410-278- of the military. MARCH 5 FWP WOMEN’S CONFERENCE 4013, Ken Gesch at 410-278-7779, or To apply, go to http://corviasfoun- the ASAP Main Number at 410-278- dation.org. For more information, call The Aberdeen Proving Ground Fed- FIRE EXTINGUISHER DRUG/3784. 401-228-2836 or email info@corvias- TRAINING eral Women’s Program will be host- foundation.org ing its 24th annual Training Workshop APG Fire & Emergency Services will CPR, AED CLASSES during Women’s History Month March MONDAY hold a fire extinguisher training program 19. This year’s theme is “Celebrating SCHEDULED March 5 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Building Women of Character, Courage and MARCH 31 The APG Fire and Emergency Ser- E4810 at the APG South Conference Cen- Commitment.” The workshop will be POWERFUL WOMEN SMALL vices Division of the Directorate of ter. The training will cover information on held at building 6008, Mallette Audi- BUSINESS CONFERENCE Emergency Services has released its how to operate, perform and inspect fire torium, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some extinguishers, as well as the basics of fire Join ACS and other partners at this schedule for CPR and automated of the topics to be covered will be behavior and types of fire extinguishers. conference at Top of the Bay’s Chesa- external defibrillator (AED) classes for “Time Management and Organization For information call 410-306-0093. peake Room from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 2014. Two classes will be held the third Skills,” “Effective Presentation Tech- Topics to be discussed include five Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. niques,” and “Understanding Sharepoint: drivers formula to starting a small and 1 p.m. in the same location. THURSDAY Making It Work for You.” There will also business, contracting with the federal March 19, APG North (Aberdeen) chapel MARCH 6 be several educational vendors and food government, exporting your business, April 16, Edgewood Conference Center vendors. For information, contact Teresa and networking with other agencies. May 21, APG North (Aberdeen) chapel TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE Rudd, FWP Chairperson, 410-436-5501, Event is open to all Veterans, retir- June 18, Edgewood Conference Center A free seminar, “Take Control of your and Elizabeth Young, FWP Vice Chairper- ees, active duty, Reserve/National July 16, APG North (Aberdeen) chapel Life” will be presented from 11 a.m. to son, 410-278-1392. Guard, civilians and spouses. Aug. 20, Edgewood Conference Center For more information, contact Sept. 17, APG North (Aberdeen) chapel Employment Readiness Program at 410-278-9669/7572. Oct. 15, Edgewood Conference Center Nov. 19, APG North (Aberdeen) chapel Dec. 17, Edgewood Conference Center ONGOING Class size is limited to 30 partici- BEGINNING MARCH 3 pants. For more information or to FINRA FOUNDATION register, contact Mike Slayman, assis- tant chief of EMS, at 410-306-0566 or MILITARY SPOUSE e-mail [email protected]. FELLOWSHIP FOR THE INSIDE APG ACCREDITED FINANCIAL APG commanders and subject mat- COUNSELOR® PROGRAM Erin Flaherty ter experts will discuss topics of inter- Health Educator The Association for Financial Coun- est to the local community every Satur- seling and Planning Education® day and Wednesday at 7:50 a.m. during As an Army Wellness Center health people,” she said. (AFCPE®), in partnership with the “Inside APG: Creating One Commu- educator, Erin Flaherty teaches people Flaherty said her favorite part of her National Military Family Association and nity Without a Gate,” a monthly radio about behavior changes and sustaining job is seeing how her clients develop the FINRA Investor series on 970 WAMD. For more infor- healthy lifestyles. healthy habits and reach their specific Education Foundation, is pleased to mation about the series, to schedule or At the AWC, there are six core pro- goals over a period of time. announce the FINRA Foundation Mili- request an interview, call the Garrison grams: the Health Assessment Review, “Clients have to be ready for a behav- tary Spouse Fellowship for the Accredit- Public Affairs Office at 410-278-1150. Healthy Nutrition, General Health ior change,” she said. “When they change ed Financial Counselor® Program appli- For previous interviews, follow these Education, Tobacco Education, Stress their behavior, it is amazing to see not only cation period. This program provides links:http://youtu.be/a8vuMdxmG50; Management and Physical Activity. In their physical appearance has improved up to 50 military spouses with the edu- http://youtu.be/se7hTkwnbO8 March, the AWC will add another pro- but their emotional state of mind has also cation necessary to enter the financial gram, Healthy Sleep Habits. The pro- improved. It is great to see clients walking counseling career field. Visit www.Mil- ARMY WELLNESS CENTER grams are individualized to meet clients’ out of the center with a positive outlook itaryFamily.org for more information. OFFERING SERVICES AT APG needs, motivational and confidence lev- on life and helping them become a bet- Looking for Job search information, els. The AWC takes a holistic approach, ter person. Seeing clients cry because they contact the ACS Employment program taking into account all of an individu- are overwhelmed with happiness is also a 410-278-9669/7572. al’s physical, psychological and social great feeling to see and have.” THROUGH APRIL 2 circumstances when providing services. The AWC program is an U.S. Army COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP Flaherty, who has been in this posi- Medical Command Program overseen by tion for a year and a half, helps clients the U.S. Army Public Health Command. APPLICATIONS BEING set realistic, achievable goals. She has a The center, located on the third floor of ACCEPTED bachelor of science degree in communi- the Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic, offers The U.S. Army Acquisition Support ty health/health education from Towson free, standardized health services to Sol- Center is currently accepting appli- MORE University. She also is a certified nursing diers, retirees, their Family members and cations for the 2014-15 SSCF pro- assistant/geriatric nursing assistant and a Army civilians. Hours of operation are gram through April 2, 2014. The SSCF ONLINE certified personal trainer with American Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 Program is a 10-month educational More events can College of Sports Medicine. p.m. For more information and to sched- opportunity conducted under the aus- be seen at www. “I was drawn to this line of work ule an appointment, call 410-306-1024, pices of the Defense Acquisition Uni- apgnews.apg.army. because I have always loved helping or e-mail [email protected]. versity (DAU) at Huntsville, Ala, War- mil/calendar. February 27, 2014 • APG News 9 DoD works with NBA to improve troops’ transitions

By CLAUDETTE ROULO being in his late 70s, was not the kind of American Forces Press Service person to ask for help. So, Battaglia said, While looking for ways to ease the rather than offering a hand-out -- some- process for Soldiers to transition from thing Banks was unlikely to accept -- his service members to civilians, the Defense fellow veterans and Hoops for Troops Department is seeking private sector offered a hand-up. companies that can help lead the way in “Even though Louis was too humble training and hiring veterans, said Marine to ask for help, the help came to him,” the Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, the sergeant major said. “Though he no lon- senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of ger serves, he still feels ‘Airman.’ And the Joint Chiefs of Staff. that was a priceless award we wear in our One of those organizations, the NBA, chest, not on it.” was already searching for ways to broad- “What we’d like to do is put forth en their interaction with service mem- ongoing programing to take care of ... bers, said Kim Bohuny, senior vice our men and women all over the world,” president of basketball operations-inter- she said. national for the NBA. A number of similarities exist between The NBA has a decade-long history service members leaving the military and of helping active duty service members, basketball players transitioning out of the veterans and their Families through its league, Battaglia said. “We’re all ambassadors,” he said. That Hoops for Troops program, Bohuny said. U. S. Department of Defense courtesy photo Since 2004, Hoops for Troops has ambassadorship is one that makes NBA been the NBA’s umbrella organization players representatives of America not Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks with Louis Banks, a Vietnam-era Air Force veteran, for volunteer projects directed at mili- just overseas, but with America’s youth, at Banks’ home in the Algiers area of New Orleans, Feb. 14. Battaglia was working tary members and veterans, she said. As Battaglia noted. Service members carry the same responsibility. on Banks’ home as part of a group of volunteers that included active-duty service part of the program, NBA teams and USA members, veterans, Family members and current and former NBA players during Basketball arranged their own volunteer “If you play in the NBA or the WNBA, you are the best in your craft,” Bohuny the annual NBA Cares Day of Service as part of the NBA All-Star game weekend opportunities during the playing season. activities. DOD photo by Army Master Sgt. Terrence L. Hayes “Because of the tremendous suc- said. Similarly, she added, U.S. service cess we’ve seen with our troops … our members are the best in the world. “We new commissioner, Adam Silver, said, take great pride in our craft … We both ‘I want to make this a year-round pro- know what we’re doing on behalf of our gram with NBA-WNBA-USAB pro- country. I think it brings us together.” gramming,’” Bohuny said. “We think there are some ideas and So earlier this year the NBA reached sharing that can take place there. Col- ACRONYM OF THE WEEK out to the Defense Department, and over laboration is limitless,” Battaglia said. “I All-Star Weekend in New Orleans Feb. think where we’re going to take the next 14-16 launched the expanded Hoops for step is how we can improve each other’s Troops program with Battaglia’s help. [transition] programs.” Thousands of troops, veterans and “I can’t tell you how deeply it affects family members were honored guests at our players and coaches, especially some- events throughout the weekend, including times when they see how young some of DECA-APG concerts, visits from current and former our men and women are that lost their NBA and WNBA players, on-court activ- lives on behalf of our country,” she said. ities and the opportunity to attend the All- “We want to do this [outreach] on Defense Commissary Agency, Aberdeen Proving Ground Star game itself. behalf of our men and women to say Along with several hundred service thank you, but what they give back to us members and veterans, Battaglia also vol- … is to learn what it is to be American,” unteered to work on six homes in need Bohuny said. Delivers a premier commissary benefit to the Armed Servic- “A lot of our efforts right now are of repair in the Algiers neighborhood of es community encouraging an exciting shopping experience, satis- New Orleans -- including four homes focused toward the transition [process], belonging to veterans. And players from because we have so many service mem- fying patron demand for quality grocery and household products, the NBA’s developmental league as well bers -- approximately 250,000 a year -- as current NBA players worked side-by- that are transitioning out of the service,” delivering exceptional savings while enhancing the quality of life, Battaglia said. side with the troops. fostering recruitment, retention and readiness of supporting Warf- The volunteer work was the highlight “It’s a growing demand,” he said. “We of the weekend, Battaglia said. have to exhaust every effort in the Depart- ighters’ peace of mind. For information, call 410-278-3101 or visit ment of Defense to ensure that we return He said he was particularly touched by www.commissaries.com one of the homeowners, an Air Force vet- America’s sons and daughters into society . eran named Louis Banks, who, despite as productive members.”

11. Government took over the land 4. Baltimore County section of APG for APG in ______1917. 5. Bldg. 310 is known for its The APG Crossword 12. Historic hamlet once located imposing ______. near APG. 7. River that separate peninsulas 15. In ‘69, President _____ closed of APG Edgewood’s production of lethal 9. Capt. John _____ explored the chemical weapons. Upper Chesapeake region in 1608. 16. Edgewood Arsenal’s develop- 10. Gunpowder Meeting House is ment displaced the ______fam- an historic ______church at APG ily, among others 13. Edgewood’s Chemical School 17. Commanding general of _____ moved to Fort ______in 1951 assumed APG commander position 14. One of original inventors of in ‘85. ENIAC computer who famously 18. The ______Meeting house at worked at APG APG was once known as Quiet Lodge. 20. APG was once known as the 19. APG’s peacetime mission “home of ______” stressed R&D of ______. 22. The ______D. Hodges Mary- 21. The site of APG South (Edge- land National Guard Armory was con- wood) is ______Neck. structed on a WW2 POW camp. 24. Secretary of War who commis- 23. In ‘97, ARL’s ______Building sioned site that became APG was completed. 25. Thomas _’______was the first white settler on what became Edge- Solution to the Feb. 20 puzzle 1 B wood Arsenal. 2 SANDY 3 4 26. In 1922, a portion of Edgewood BAYSI DE L PD 5 6 7 Arsenal became this fort. DEMPLOYER 8 BI SO A 27. Name of the historic church on Old 9 10 11 P RUGGL E S U S G Post Road located minutes from APG. OSIHTT L 12 OHTOI GE 13 14 Down LARSENALAO 15 16 WE N D E L L P R A R I T A N 1. In 1825, ______approved the 17 Answers to this puzzle may be found in this edition of the APG News, or may be SKENTRE building of a lighthouse on Pooles GI common knowledge. The completed puzzle will be published in next week’s paper. 18 SS Island. 19 20 wood Arsenal. MONMOU T H Test your knowledge of APG History 2. Testing site for Bradley Fighting FNO 6. Aberdeen, Md., is named after FC Vehicles IK Across this city in ______CH 3. APG is the third largest employ- 21 1. The ______Warfare Service 8. In 1971, Edgewood Arsenal became EZAPPA RM er in ______. 22 was the parent organization of Edge- known as the Edgewood ____ of APG. WI L S O N

Accessing Higher Education Track The Higher Education Track classes are two-day training events, eight hours per day. The purpose is to help active duty and reserve Soldiers determine career, personal and academic goals; help Soldiers contribute to the selection of a higher education institution; present infor- mation about funding factors for selection of higher education institutions; and provide facts about admissions. This class is only for Soldiers that are transitioning from the military and cur- rently going through the Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) process. The 2014 training dates are April 16 – 17 and Sept. 17 – 18.

Contact the ACAP/Transition office (410) 306-2303 or Army Education Center (410) 306-2042 for assistance with class registration 10 APG News • February 27, 2014 Developing leadership still paramount

By DAVID VERGUN think it’s important that we stay to help Army News Service them to establish their institutions.” Amid the drawdown and the “ham- He added that the U.S. still has a role mer of sequestration,” the Army’s No. to play in assisting with counterterror- 1 priority in the budget continues to ism work and he said “it doesn’t have be leader development within both the to be in large numbers, but we have to officer and noncommissioned officer stay there to support them, so they can ranks, said Chief of Staff of the Army continue to progress forward.” Gen. Raymond T. Odierno. In comparing Iraq and Afghanistan, “We cease to be effective as an Army Odierno said Afghanistan is disadvan- if we let that go,” he said. taged economically -- they don’t have The general spoke during a discus- the petroleum resources Iraq has, but sion at the Council on Foreign Rela- Afghanistan’s population, though trib- tions Feb. 11 in Washington, D.C. The al, is more unified in terms of religion. discussion, led by James Sciutto, chief The biggest threat to Afghanistan, he national security correspondent for said, is the return of the Taliban. With CNN, centered around strategy, the elections coming up in April, he said budget, rebalance to the Asia-Pacif- it’s important to see a peaceful transfer ic region and lessons learned from war. of power and to see signs the country is It’s important that the Army retain the moving forward. Focus then shifted to the Asia-Pacif- lessons learned over the last 12 years of Photo by Sgt. Mikki Sprenkle war and “incorporate them as we look ic region, a vast area extending from Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno is interviewed by James Sciutto, California to India. Odierno said that toward the future,” the general said. chief national security correspondent for CNN, Feb. 11. To do that, he said, the Army recent- region is so significant economically ly published its leader development often focuses on what he calls the “three if we had a small force on the ground. and politically that the Army recently strategy as well as an array of new doc- Cs,” which include competence, com- What it would provide is confidence. elevated its U.S. Army Pacific general trine focusing on mission command. mitment and character. “That’s what Maybe it would have allowed us to put to the four-star rank. The leader development strategy underpins everything we do,” he said. a bit more pressure on the political enti- Because of the wars in the Mid- focuses on a “leader-centric view of He said there are some Soldiers who ties in order for them to maybe recon- dle East, the rebalance to the Pacif- being adaptable, flexible, and able to are not meeting the standards the Army cile a bit more than they did. Maybe ic in terms of Soldiers and capabilities adapt to the situation on the ground,” he has, but the “large majority” of Soldiers that would have made a difference, but they bring will be gradual but inexora- said, adding that the future environment are. Still, he said, “we can’t tolerate it’s hard to say.” ble, he said. is likely to be “complex and asymmetri- those that do not.” Replying to whether he thinks the He pointed out that there current- cal” with insurgency, conventional war- Odierno then went on to answer costs were worth it, he said “I will nev- ly are 82,000 Soldiers in PACOM, the fare and a rapid flow of information questions about various regions of the er forget the costs ... the men and wom- most of any service. within and between the populace. world, beginning with Iraq. en of the military did their job ... they The focus on the U.S. presence there, That means Soldiers on the ground Addressing the recent increased left Iraq in a place that had peace, that he said, will be to engage and build will have to call the shots in a decen- level of violence there, he said the had stability, that gave them the oppor- relationships with all of the countries. tralized fashion, he said, rather than country faces governance challenges tunity to move forward ... they should The Army can provide a lot of capabil- calling up the chain through higher with a continuing mistrust of politi- be proud of what they did.” ity for those countries in terms of train- headquarters. cal entities which others have exploit- Considering the situation now in ing, humanitarian assistance and other That sort of snap decision mak- ed through violence. Iraq, Odierno said that for those in uni- cooperative efforts. ing, he said, calls for highly-devel- With an election coming up in Iraq form, “it’s difficult for us to watch it Although the U.S. maritime presence oped critical thinking skills -- making this year, Odierno said he’s hopeful now,” but noted that “there’s still a lot there will always be vital, Odierno said informed and effective decisions in the the government will come together and to play out yet.” the Army has a large responsibility to midst of chaos, decisions that might effectively represent all of the people. The focus then shifted to Afghani- play in working together with the oth- one moment be military in nature and “What it’s going to take is the poli- stan, a place Odierno just visited recent- er services. diplomatic the next. ticians to come back together,” he said. ly. He said Afghanistan has moved “We provide a large part of the logis- A tangential but just as important “They have an election coming up this forward significantly, especially in the tics, a large part of the command-and- part of leader development, he said, is year. And how that turns out will real- last two years. control capability, obviously, a large continuing the cultural change of the ly probably dictate how well they move “I think we’re in a place now where part of the missile defense, a large part military to one where no form of sex- forward in Iraq.” they have the capability to defend them- of the engineering capability through- ual harassment or unethical behavior is Asked if he thinks the U.S. mili- selves,” he said. But also that “what out the region in order to support all tolerated. tary remaining there would have made they are not yet ready to do is, their the services,” he said. “And so for us, The general said when he talks to Sol- a difference, he replied, “I’m not sure institutions are not yet mature enough it really is important as we rebalance diers about the profession of arms, he it would have made much difference to sustain this over the long [term]. So I towards the Pacific.” Data collected for increased energy efficiency

friendly and reduce the logistics burden Science for the at Army base camps. The data collection was supported by the 542nd Quartermaster Compa- environment ny (Force Provider), which occupied the BCIL for their annual training. The examined 542nd is the Army’s only Force Provid- er company, which is responsible for the at Army types of systems found in expeditionary base camps. A true team effort, the data collection Base Camp also involved the Army’s Communica- tions and Electronics Research, Devel- Integration Lab opment and Engineering Center, which supported many of the power and ener- NSRDEC Public Affairs gy innovations; the Tank and Automotive Research, Development and Engineer- Have you ever wondered how much ing Center focusing on water reclama- electricity or water you use in a day? Sci- tion technology; U.S. Army Construction entists and researchers at the U.S. Army Engineering Research Laboratory; and Natick Soldier Systems Center have, and U.S. Army photo the Maneuver Support Center of Excel- are working to measure those resource lence at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Soldiers from the 542nd Quartermaster Company (Force Provider) install a uses to find ways to make base camps Bill Harris, the Experimentation, solar shade on a shelter at the Base Camp Integration Lab during the data more energy efficient. Demonstration, and Validation Team collection event. The center recently conducted a data Field Lead for the Sustainability and collection event at the Base Camp Inte- ing the numbers before accepting. base camps, the Sustainability and Logis- Logistics-Basing Technology-enabled gration Lab, known as BCIL, at Fort “This rehearsal will give the Experi- tics-Basing TeCD is focused on reducing Capability Demonstration team, said that Devens, Mass., in a partnership with mentation, Demonstration, and Validation the fuel and water demands and waste the event was designed to use available Product Manager Force Sustainment Team of the TeCD valuable experience generated while improving efficiencies, technology to make the data collection Systems. in executing these steps as a team. The safety and, at a minimum, holding quali- “predominantly automatic with techni- The data collection event was designed data collected during official demonstra- ty-of-life constant. cal and environmental data coming from to measure the amount of electricity and tion will be used to improve and validate All of these efforts will reduce the instrumented systems, enabling better water used in an expeditionary base camp inputs and outputs for the modeling and logistics burden, make the camps more input for the modeling and simulation such as those being used in Afghanistan analysis that will certify achievement of environmentally friendly and potentially programs that will ultimately be used to today. The BCIL is composed of two TeCD goals. We want to be sure we have save Soldiers’ lives by taking more sup- forecast demands for power, water and instrumented 150-man base camps set identified and resolved any issues with ply vehicles off the road and reducing the fuel as well as predict waste generated.” up side-by-side. One camp establish- the data management plan prior to offi- need for ground logistical convoys. The Sustainability/Logistics - Bas- es the base line data with standard issue cial demonstration,” said Harris. NSRDEC is part of the U.S. Army ing TeCD team is looking to reduce need equipment, while the other camp utiliz- The data collection utilized a number Research, Development and Engineering for fuel resupply by 25 percent, reduce es the latest innovations in energy-saving Command (RDECOM), which has the need for water resupply by 75 percent, of measurement devices wirelessly con- developments such as solar shades and mission to develop technology and engi- and decrease waste by 50 percent while nected to recording stations throughout water reclamation systems. neering solutions for America’s Soldiers. maintaining Force Provider- like quality the base camp. Monitors in the airbeam The importance of the data collection shelters recorded and transmitted elec- RDECOM is a major subordinate of life. The focus of this effort is on the command of the U.S. Army Materiel effort was summed up by NSRDEC’s Dr. tricity usage based on the operation of the smaller bases, ranging from 50-person Command. AMC is the Army’s premier David Darkow, who said that the purpose environmental control units. The team patrol bases to 1000-person small for- provider of materiel readiness -- technol- of the event was to “collect data from the ward operating bases. also collected energy use data from other system to lead the authentication pro- ogy, acquisition support, materiel devel- Harris described the data collection shelters and equipment as well as moni- opment, logistics power projection, and cess” which supports future modeling at the BCIL as “a good venue” with “the toring water usage in the field kitchens, sustainment -- to the total force, across and simulation. He added that it was crit- deliberate authentication process for val- latrines, showers and laundries. the spectrum of joint military operations. ical not to have a negative “impact on idation of the information using 24 hour To further explore the capabilities of If a Soldier shoots it, drives it, flies it, Soldier readiness or quality of life” in the blocks of time, from midnight to mid- new technology such as integrated waste, wears it, eats it or communicates with it, effort to become more environmentally night,” with a team of specialists review- water and fuel management solutions for AMC provides it.

How are we doing? E-mail comments and suggestions for the APG News to the editor at [email protected] February 27, 2014 • APG News 11

This Week in APG News history

By ALAN FEILER, APG News 50 Years Ago (Feb. 27, 1964)

Clockwise from top left: Sgt. Harry R. Kurtzrock Jr., of the APG-based 523rd Military Police Company, is one of 48 Soldiers across the nation to win the annual Freedom Foundation’s George Washington Medal. Contestants were required to write an essay on the subject, “What Can I Do For Freedom?” Besides a medal, Kurtzrock was awarded a $100 bonus for the honor. He is currently attending the Military Police School at Fort Gordon, Ga. His proud parents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kurtzrock of 686 Coulter Road in McKeesport, Pa. … 1st Sgt. Harry Hayes has been promoted at a ceremony held in the office of Col. Eugene F. Boesch, assistant commandant at the Ordnance Center and School. The ceremony was a complete surprise to Hayes, a 17-year career sol- dier, but his wife, Mrs. Edith Hayes, was in on the secret. … Nancy S. DiMauro, secretary to the secre- tary of the U.S. Army Ordnance Center and School, was presented with an outstanding performance appraisal certificate by USAOC&S Commandant Brig. Gen. David W. Hiester. This “petite North East [Md.] resident” has worked at APG since 1956 and is gathering “quite a collection of commendation certificates in her capacity as ‘girl friday’ for the office of the Secretary.”

25 Years Ago (March 1, 1989)

Clockwise from top left: The Chemical Corps flag from the old Edgewood Arsenal was recently restored and presented to Brig. Gen. David D. Hidalgo, commanding general of CRDEC, by Lt. Col. Lawrence Sagan, chief of staff, and Maj. Gary Sawyer, provost marshal at the U.S. Army Chemical, Research, Development and Engineering Center. The flag will be permanently on display in CRDEC’s headquarters. … Jack G. Frost, an audio-visual production officer for the U.S. Army Combat Systems Test Activity, was recently presented the Boy Scouts of America’s Silver Beaver Award. It was presented by the BSA’s Baltimore Council in recognition of Frost’s service. “My time with the Scouts has been very productive,” he said. “I’ve learned a lot of things and it’s helped me grow. Training other people has brought me out. When I started, I was really kind of shy. It’s helped me overcome my fears. Even something as simple as learning to tie a timberhitch has helped me – they’re great for pulling up stumps.”... Chris White, an illustrator in APG’s Visual Arts office, was recently named the winner of the 1988- 1989 Maryland Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Competition. His entry was a painting of a pair of ruddy ducks floating amid wild plum blossoms. He recently appeared and signed auto- graphs at a wildlife art show benefitting Harford Day School.

10 Years Ago (Feb. 26, 2004)

Clockwise from left: Soloist Lisa Lyons was among the many performers at the 31st annual Wilbert Davis Gospel Night held at the Post Theater. More than 800 guests attended the program, which celebrated the 50th anniver- sary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Brown v. Brown Education ruling. “It’s important that we don’t forget how far we’ve come, and it’s important that we don’t forget where we’re going,” said Brig. Gen. William M. Lenaers, commander of the U.S. Army Ordnance Center and Schools and chief of ordnance. … In honor of Black History Month, a pot luck meal and gathering was held in the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center Berger Laboratory. “Food has always been a way of bringing people together,” said Mansfield Spicer, ECBC’s acting team leader for the Industrial Base Planning Team and master of ceremonies. This year’s pot luck gathering speaker was Eric Sheppard, an ECBC employee and author of the book “Ancestor’s Call,” which details his genealogical research into his family’s roots. … Thanks to the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Soldiers serving in Iraq now have an extra layer of protec- tion. The Expedient Armor Survivability Kit Team at RDECOM’s Army Research Laboratory created armored steel plating that can be installed in the field on High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles. “Think of it as body armor for a HMMWV,” said Maj. Dan Rusin, leader of the team.

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By GARY SHEFTICK any direct feeling with the sled. Pres- Army News Service ton is really responsible for making sure When racing blindly down the moun- he is right with his body weight for the tain at 80 mph, trust and teamwork curves. He’ll roll back and straighten the are crucial for two Soldier-athletes who sled out every corner.” attribute their resilience in the sport of Doubles is also more exhilarating luge to military training. because there’s a teammate to share In luge doubles, the athlete in contact the challenges and achievements, said with the small sled is almost complete- Mortensen. “It feels like you’re accom- ly covered by his partner and has lim- plishing so much more.” ited visibility of the course, said Utah Luge doubles is a mental challenge, National Guard Sgt. Preston Griffall much like the Army’s basic combat of the U.S. Army World Class Ath- training, Griffall said. lete Program. The two-time Olympian “Going through basic training is prob- lays flat on his back on the sled while ably 95 percent mental,” Griffall said, New York Army National Guard Sgt. explaining that it’s a mental challenge Matt Mortensen, situated directly atop to stay focused when sometimes training Griffall, helps steer the sled by signaling from 4 a.m. to midnight. He added that upcoming curves via body movements. it takes discipline and determination to “You have to become one on the battle on without much sleep. sled,” Griffall said. “You have to know In luge, the start is all physical,” how your teammate is going to react -- Griffall said, “but once you lay down on the sled and you’re navigating the sled or not react -- to a particular problem.” Photo by Tim Hipps Griffall and Mortensen discussed down the track, it becomes all mental. U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program Soldiers New York Army National Guard You have to be extremely focused and teamwork and Army training during a Sgt. Matt Mortensen (top) and Utah National Guard Sgt. Preston Griffall (bottom) Team USA Olympic luge doubles press are clocked at 80 miles per hour on a run of 51.660 seconds during Olympic luge stay on your game, because it’s fast. conference last week. They said military doubles training, Feb. 10, at Sanki Sliding Centre in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. “Everything is happening in the blink training helped them conquer the “men- of an eye.” tal challenges” of luge. a “rapid ricochet” in Turn 5. The next lenging sport. Griffall explained that Mortensen said the communication Luge is considered one of the most two turns combine to form an “S-shaped most luge athletes begin by competing skills he learned in the Army also help dangerous Olympic sports because, snake” known as “the labyrinth.” in singles, and some progress to doubles. him excel at luge. even in singles competition, athletes Although the new track has three “Doubles, itself, takes a lot of experi- The communication is challenging, lay on their back with eyes pointed uphill turns to slow the sleds, many of ence and a lot of working together,” said Mortensen said, because on the track skyward. At the 2010 Winter Olympic the luge competitors -- including Griffall Griffall, 29, of Salt Lake City. verbal communication is nearly impos- Games in Vancouver, British Colum- and Mortensen -- encountered problems He and Mortensen have been work- sible because of wind noise. There’s no bia, Canada, an athlete died from an skidding out of Turn 5. In the second ing together for eight years. Both have time for talking, even if words could be accident during luge training. Nodar heat of doubles competition, they skid- been members of the national luge team heard. Communication must be made by Kumaritashvili of the Republic of ded after bumping the wall exiting Turn since 2005. subtle movements, he stressed, such as a Georgia lost control of his sled in a 5. The miscue was enough to drop them “I do most of the driving,” said tilt of the head. turn near the finish line at Whistler into 14th place with a combined time of Mortensen, who is positioned on top. The Soldiers said being part of the Sliding Centre and flew over the track 1 minute, 41.703 seconds. “Since I can see, I have more control.” Army and National Guard has been wall and hit a steel pole. “The second run was quite the wild Yet, he admits that his partner is helpful in developing resilience, as well. The 16 curves of Sanki Sliding Cen- ride,” Griffall said. “There were a lot of instrumental in turning the sled. That resilience has helped them bounce ter include a “switchback hairpin bend” problems. This track rewards perfection. “The bottom guy is the one in contact back after disappointing races, such as near the top of the luge course that archi- We did not have perfection.” with the sled,” said Mortensen, 28, of their 14th-place Olympic finish on Feb. tects said was designed to send sleds into Luge doubles is an extremely chal- Huntington Station, N.Y. “I don’t have 12, to focus on future challenges. Army coaches help U.S. women make Olympic history

By GARY SHEFTICK ished 11th aboard USA-3. Kohn and Army News Service Latour were at the track to motivate and Two Olympic coaches from the U.S. help all of the Team USA women’s com- Army World Class Athlete Program had an petitors with their sleds. unofficial hand in Team USA earning two “He’s definitely a help on our race days and preparation for driving,” Fenlator said Olympic medals in women’s bobsled com- of Kohn, a two-time Olympic bobsled petition Feb. 19 at the Sanki Sliding Center. competitor making his Olympic coach- U.S. Olympic men’s bobsled assistant ing debut in Russia. “I was an athlete -- a coach U.S. Army World Class Athlete brakeman -- when Mike Kohn qualified Program 1st Lt. Mike Kohn and Team for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. His sto- USA Olympic skeleton coach Vermont ry, alone, in qualifying that third sled for Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class the Olympics was inspiring.” Tuffield “Tuffy” Latour, a former U.S. Kohn, a member of the Virginia Army and Canadian men’s and women’s bob- National Guard from Myrtle Beach, S.C., sled coach, assisted Team USA silver began competing in bobsled in 1990. At medalists Elana Meyers and Lauryn Wil- age 18, he was the youngest competitor liams and bronze medalists Aja Evans at the 1991 U.S. Olympic bobsled tri- and Jamie Greubel. als. Kohn won a bronze medal in four- “I coached the women’s drivers in their man bobsled at the Salt Lake City 2002 early years, as they were learning to drive, Olympic Winter Games in Utah, and was but moved over to the men’s side two an alternate for Team USA at the Tori- years ago,” said Kohn, who humbly down- no 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Italy. Photo by Tim Hipps played his value added to U.S. Olympic Kohn drove USA-3 to a 13th-place U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program and Team USA skeleton coach Sgt. 1st women’s bobsled squad. “We all still pitch finish in four-man bobsled at the Van- Class Tuffy Latour leads Noelle Pikus-Pace (right) to an Olympic silver medal and in to help all teams on race day.” couver 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Katie Uhlaender to a fourth-place finish in women’s skeleton Feb. 14 at Sanki Williams, a silver medalist in the Whistler, British Columbia. Sliding Center in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. 100 meters at the 2004 Olympic Games “He’s definitely a big support system in Athens and a gold medalist in the for us,” Greubel said. “He’ll be at the bot- coach before becoming an announcer for en’s 100-meter hurdles at the London 400-meter relay at the 2012 Olympic tom of the track helping us with the sleds.” the Chicago Cubs. Her cousin, Gary Mat- 2012 Olympic Summer Games and Summer Games in London, became one Greubel’s teammate, Evans, comes thews Jr. was an outfielder who played began bobsledding later that year. She of a few women in the history of the mod- from a family of professional athletes. for the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, considers being selected to compete for ern Olympic movement to win medals in Her brother, Fred Evans, is a defen- New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Tex- Team USA at the Sochi 2014 Olympic both the winter and summer Games. sive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings. as Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels. Winter Games one of her most memo- Jazmine Fenlator and Lolo Jones fin- Her uncle, Gary Matthews, was a hitting Jones finished fourth in the wom- rable athletic achievements. Skier says Army father helped her achieve Olympic dream

By GARY SHEFTICK peting and representing her country in though, almost since she began to walk. training for a weekend. Army News Service the Olympics was a dream come true. She said her father took her and the fam- “There was a little area set up to look U.S. Olympic skier Jacqueline Wiles, She finished fourth among U.S. skiers ily to Mount Hood, Ore., for regular ski like Afghanistan,” Jacqueline said, adding 21, said the support of her Army father in the final downhill training run at Rosa outings. that she was impressed with the training. has been instrumental in allowing her to Khutor, Feb. 8, qualifying her to actually “My brother and I loved to go fast,” “Jacqueline grew up in a tradition- ski competitively and achieve her dream compete in the Olympic downhill event. she said about her need for speed and al National Guard family,” the colonel of getting to Sochi for the winter games. Wiles said she was somewhat sur- decision to take up downhill racing at said. “One weekend a month she’d see Her father has been the state judge prised just age 5. She said her me dress up in uniform and take off.” advocate of the Oregon National Guard over three father has always Now the younger Wiles is known since 2005, and he has almost 34 years weeks ago He’s so supportive been supportive. among U.S. Ski Team members for her in the Army. He left active duty in 1984, when she of everything I do. “He’s so sup- military luggage bag. after serving at Fort Irwin, Calif., the found out that portive of every- “Everybody loves my military bag,” Presidio of San Francisco, Calif., and in she would If it wasn’t for him, I thing I do,” she she said. “It helps me out at the airport.” the Military District of Washington. definitely be said. “If it wasn’t Wiles was a three-sport athlete in high Wiles competed in the Olympic ladies coming to probably wouldn’t be for him, I prob- school until her softball coach made her downhill event Feb. 12, finishing 26th Sochi. Nom- here. I’m very lucky. ably wouldn’t be choose a sport to focus on and she decid- with a time of 1 minute 44.35 seconds, inations for here. I’m very ed skiing was her future. Team USA at lucky.” In 2012, she was named to the nation- as her father, Col. David Wiles, watched Jacqueline Wiles from the stands. the Olympic Both skiing and al junior team. She finished just 2.78 seconds behind Winter Games U.S. Olympic skier the military have Now she attends Westminster College Slovenia’s Tina Maze and Switzerland’s are made been family tradi- in Salt Lake City on a merit scholarship. Dominique Gisin, who tied for the gold, based on World Cup standings and Wiles tions for Wiles. She trains half days in skiing at the loca- both crossing the finish with a time of 1 has only been competing on the circuit Her grandparents were also Army tion of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. minute 41.57 seconds. Switzerland’s Lara for a few months. officers during World War II. Her grand- This summer she wants to work on agil- Gut took the bronze with a time of 1:41.67. She was named to the U.S. Ski Team mother, then-lst Lt. Jane Wilcken, was ity and strength training in order to get USA’s Julia Mancuso finished in 8th in November at Copper Mountain, Colo. an Army nurse in World War II at the “explosive power” and endurance. Her place, .99 or just under a second behind Then in December, she won the Nature Battle of the Bulge. Her grandfather was plans are to “sleep, eat and breathe skiing.” the leader. Her speed at the bottom was Valley Alpine Championship downhill an Army dentist in the Pacific Theater She definitely plans to be back to the just over 100 kilometers per hour while title there at Copper Mountain. On Jan. during the war. Olympics in 2018, she said, to try it again Wiles was clocked at 99.44 KPH. 10, she won the downhill championship When her father commanded Camp in Korea. And she’s looking forward to Even though her time wasn’t as fast at Squaw Valley, Calif. Riliea, Ore., from July 2011 to 2012, seeing the president in May when the U.S. as what she hoped, Wiles said just com- Wiles has been skiing since age 2, Jacqueline went there to observe Army Ski Team visits the White House. 14 APG News • February 27, 2014 Pins honor fallen Family members and friends Continued from Page 1 lapel pin. Eligible Family members Campaign. The first PSA aired Feb. 2 can also fill out a form on the Nation- during the Super Bowl XLVIII pre-game al Archives website, www.archives.gov/ show. veterans/replace-medals.html. The PSAs, called “Unsung Heroes” SOS is a holistic and multi-agen- were produced with assistance from the cy approach to delivering services by Army’s Survivor Outreach Services, or providing access at communities clos- SOS program, and features stories from est to where Families live. SOS came real survivors. to APG in 2009 and serves Families in Gold Star mother Donna Robinson, Maryland and Delaware. The program from Baltimore, said she is very happy links Survivors with grief counselors, to hear that the PSA aired during a pro- financial counselors, benefit coordina- gram with such high visibility. She said tors and more. she hopes more people will learn about Services are provided to all survi- Gold Star Family members as a result of vors. Spouses, children, parents, sib- this campaign. DoD graphic lings and friends who are grieving the Her son, Staff Sgt. Damion Camp- it gives me a chance to tell them about people do not know what the Gold loss of a Soldier are eligible to receive bell, 23, was killed in action in Afghan- Gold Star mothers and about my son. Star represents,” he said. “Even some services, regardless of how the Soldier istan in 2005. I don’t want my son to be forgotten. members of the military community died. All Army active duty, National Robinson became active with the He loved the military too much to be are not aware.” Guard, Reserve component and other American Gold Star Mothers Maryland forgotten.” Warman said he wears the Gold Star military branch survivors are eligible Chapter about two years after her son Philip Warman, from Havre de Grace, pin to honor the sacrifice his wife made for SOS services. The Army is the only passed away. She said meeting oth- participated in the PSA to honor his while she was protecting her country. military branch with a dedicated pro- er Gold Star Family members and vol- wife, Lt. Col. Juanita Warman, who “It symbolizes what was given for lib- gram for Survivors. unteering for the military community was killed during the Fort Hood, Texas, erty and for freedom,” Warman said in For more information about Gold helped with the grieving process. shooting on Nov. 5, 2009. Warman cur- the PSA. Star pins and to view the PSAs, visit “I wear my Gold Star pin for my rently serves on a council that addresses APG SOS Coordinator Annette Sand- www.goldstarpins.org. To find out more son and all Soldiers who have passed,” survivor concerns to the Chief of Staff ers, from Army Community Service, about the SOS program, contact Sanders she said. “When people ask me about of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno. said she can help eligible Family mem- at 410-278-2861 or casandra.a.sanders- my pin, it does not bother me because “As a survivor, I found that many bers apply for a new or replacement [email protected]. Praise Band members share talents via many outlets Continued from Page 1 “I sang to my wife at our wedding,” he said “Singing is something we enjoy tronics Command, is also the president of doing together.” the Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra. Besides the many social bene- Seven other members of the APG Praise fits, music making has been shown to Band are also members of the SSO. improve concentration, memory, reduce Grotke said that the APG Praise Band stress and more. Singing has been shown serves the community by providing live to release pain-relieving endorphins, music and gives musicians an outlet to improve posture, lung capacity, mental perform and improve their skills. Their alertness and confidence. repertoire tends to be in the patriotic, “Music helps develop both sides of hymnal and classical vein. the brain, which is good for nurturing “It’s a good opportunity to meet other future scientists and engineers” said Col- musicians on post,” said Robert Storey, leen Grotke, from Battelle, who plays a contractor from SURVICE Engineer- the violin and is a member of the SSO. ing Company, who plays the trumpet in “Music makes you smarter.” the SSO and plays for the Baltimore’s Mark Grotke added that many peo- Marching Ravens, the official marching ple who think they don’t like classical band of the Baltimore Ravens. music discover that they enjoy listening Wanda Scott, from the Program Exec- to orchestral music live. The SSO per- utive Office Intelligence Electronic War- forms modern orchestral music of Hol- fare and Sensors, said she enjoys singing lywood’s John Williams and Carl Orff, every opportunity she gets. “Music can as well as the symphonies of Beethoven, impact people,” she said. “Talents should be shared with others.” Haydn and Mozart. Grotke encourages Terry Perkins, retired Army, said he has everyone to attend a local performance been singing with his wife, Marsha Per- to see for themselves. kins, for the past 46 years. They both sing For more information about perform- in the Main Post Chapel’s Protestant Choir. ing with the APG Praise Band, con- tact Kim at 443-861-4353, or e-mail (From left) Marsha Perkins, a spouse [email protected]. For more of a military retiree, and Wanda Scott, from the PEO IEW&S, sing “America information about the SSO, visit www. the Beautiful” during an APG Praise ssorchestra.org. Band rehearsal Feb. 19. For more information about the Nation- Photo by Rachel Ponder al Prayer Luncheon call 410-278-4333 DID YOU KNOW? Many factors considered

ABE LINCOLN’S ASSASSIN WAS BORN NEAR APG? in delaying or closing post

Okay, so being the ancestral home of John Wilkes Continued from Page 1 who will make a final decision on clo- Booth – he of Confederate sympathies, extreme Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) Meteoro- sures and delays, usually no later than violent tendencies, indisputable hubris and chutzpah, logical Team, local media, and school 4:30 a.m. The Senior Commander is the only individual authorized to make questionable thespian skills, and possession of a and government liaisons. “In addition to the input we get from changes to installation status. really cool mustache – may not be something Harford “After we identify the weather, we County boasts about too much. But Tudor Hall, the the National Weather Service, our ATC weather specialists are profession- make an analysis of how that affects 1½–story Gothic Revival cottage and estate that was al meteorologists and provide accurate, APG,” Deoliveira said. “We have to the Booth family residence and childhood home of reliable and specific storm effects to be conscious about warnings affecting JWB (and his far more noble and talented elder bro, Edwin Booth), is an important APG,” said Deoliveira. Baltimore City or the state of Maryland area historic landmark – and only about 14 miles from APG. Weather information is then evaluat- because those may not necessarily apply In 1824, JWB’s English-born, acclaimed Shakespearean actor dad, Junius Brutus ed during a destructive weather working to APG. We have to make sure its rele- vant to the installation.” Booth Sr., purchased a 150-acre tract of land near Bel Air. Originally, he bought a group meeting hosted by the installation’s Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobiliza- Although the Senior Commander four-room log house and moved it to the property, near a spring. Edwin was born makes the overriding decision on the there in 1833; JWB five years later. Junius had Tudor Hall itself built in 1847 by tion and Security, and attended by rep- resentatives from Morale, Welfare, and installation status, each tenant on post James J. Gifford, the same architect responsible for Ford’s Theatre in D.C. (where Recreation; Safety; Police; Fire; Public can authorize its own administrative you-know-what happened). It was originally the Booths’ country retreat while they Works; 20th CBRNE Command; Human instructions for its employees and is lived in East Baltimore, but they eventually moved permanently to Tudor Hall. Resources; Public Affairs; Aberdeen Test encouraged that they do so, Deoliveira The pater familias died in 1852, but his family – including JWB and his mom, Center; Communications-Electronics said. Notably, Tenant leaders may des- ignate sufficient personnel as mission Mary Ann Holmes Booth (whom Junius didn’t marry until 1851, on JWB’s 13th Command; Research, Development and Engineering Command and the Commu- essential in order to complete vital mis- birthday, after having 10 kids with her without the benefit of matrimony) -- sion duties which cannot be delayed. remained at Tudor Hall. nications-Electronics Research, Develop- ment and Engineering Center. Decisions about installation status are In 1856, the family moved out and rented the home to the King family and later Representatives develop recom- released to local media before 5 a.m. to sold it to Sam Kyle and Ella V. Mahoney. Ella lived at Tudor Hall for seven decades mended courses of action for APG accommodate employee travel schedules. (zoinks!) and in 1928 opened a museum there. After her death in 1948, the house senior leaders based on storm expecta- DPW workers also prepare for storms passed through a number of owners, including the Worthington family, which tions and each staff element’s capabili- before they hit, according to Deolivei- owned the Aegis newspaper. Eventually, the house was sold to the Fox family, ties and response requirements. ra, by salting roadways and parking lots. Once a storm hits, and it is reasonably which reopened Ella Mahoney’s museum. “This means if a foot of snow is project- ed to fall overnight: how quickly and effi- safe, workers are on continuous deploy- Over the years, Tudor Hall has served as an inn, a farm, a bed-and-breakfast, a ment to ensure roadways and parking theater and a ballroom, as well as a museum, home, and magnet for history buffs ciently can our DPW teams clear and make safe our roads and parking lots before our lots remain clear. Ahead of significant and curiosity seekers. In 1973, Tudor Hall was listed on the National Register of workforce arrives?” said Deoliviera. Deci- events, DPW coordinates with individu- Historic Places, with an historical boundary of 136.5 acres to maintain its rural sion factors include current and forecast al tenants to identify and establish prior- integrity. Tour guides, some in period getups, today provide an overview of the weather, the effect of DPW clearance oper- ity areas that need to be cleared in case entire Booth family, a brief history of the Booth farm and Tudor Hall, and “limited ations (how much has been plowed, swept of heavy snowfall. information” about the Lincoln assassination. or cleared), hazardous conditions on post, “In the end, we also know storms Tudor Hall is located at 17 Tudor Lane near Bel Air. For information, call 443-619- surrounding county conditions, school and change, and so we’re flexible,” Deo- liveira said. 0008 or visit . local government closures, installation spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com The Installation Status condition is And if you go there, please try to drive slowly and cautiously around Tudor Hall, infrastructure status (power, water, sew- age, etc.) and the condition of each instal- available through the APG Snow line at since the neighbors and wildlife there enjoy the area’s tranquility and rural charms. lation access control point. 410-278-7669, the APG webpage and Alan Feiler, APG News Recommended courses of action are the Post’s social media sites, including presented to APG’s Senior Commander, Facebook and Twitter. February 27, 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/.

OFFERING A WARM WELCOME TO APG NEWCOMERS

Soldiers, civilian employees, retirees and Family members attended the APG Newcomer’s Orientation at the Aberdeen North recreation center, Bldg. 3326, The Feb. 19. gathering was sponsored by the U.S. Army Garrison-APG, Army Community Service, MWR and other installation organizations, many of whom had vendor tables at the orientation. Among the speakers welcoming newcomers to APG were Garrison Commander Col. Gregory R. McClinton and representatives of KUSHAC, the Main Post Chapel and the APG Police Department.

Clockwise starting bottom left: Justice Coats, 1, plays with sister Journey, 3, at the Newcomer’s Orientation. Their mom, Serenity, is outreach coordinator for the Protestant Women of the Chapel at APG. (From left) Ken Gesch, from the Army Substance Abuse Program, chats with Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Sponsel, the new Noncommissioned Officer in Charge from the Main Post Chapel. (From left) Staff Sgt. Anthony Thomas from the 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives Command, receives information about on post educational opportunities from Jessie Yerkic, from the Florida Institute of Technology.

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Photo by Alan Feiler Photo by Rachel Ponder Budding business owners learn tips for success

Continued from Page 1 Garrity also advocated what he said is known as the MOO (Marketing/Opera- tify who would be able to afford the tions/Organization) Concept as a means product, he said. of transforming a business into a “cash “If people can’t buy your services, cow.” they are probably not your ideal client,” “Over the last six years, too many of Garrity said. us have had friends and family who have With the aid of a good library or ref- gone into businesses that are now gone. erence center, he encouraged audience The recession has been brutal and hor- members to research their intended rible,” Garrity said. He said the MOO business field and develop a compre- Concept is important because marketing hensive and effective business plan. and organization are hallmarks of good The latter is absolutely essential before businesses, “and operationally you have approaching financial lending resourc- to be strong. … When you get to know es, prospective partners, clients and this concept and work with advisors and others, he emphasized. network, you’ll actually find that being “The question is, are you a kid sitting a business owner is a lot of fun. Every- there at the Thanksgiving dinner table body and their brother should know this or are you a real business owner with if they want to go into business.” a business plan? Don’t wait for some- Also speaking at the workshop was one to ask you if you have a business John O’Brien, associate director of the plan. Then, it’s just like a report in high RDECOM Small Business Programs Photo by Alan Feiler school,” Garrity said. “It’s your docu- Office. O’Brien offered viewpoints and Michael Garrity of the Small Business Technology and Development Center ment. Don’t go online and hire some- resources about entrepreneurs who are says having a business plan is imperative for a budding entrepreneur. “It will one to do it. Again, it’s your document. seeking federal subcontracts, as well as help you get started and move forward,” he says. “So put your thoughts and It will help you get started and move for- spoke about the different types of specially paperwork together.” ward. So put your thoughts and paper- designated businesses recognized by work together.” the government (i.e. veteran-owned work at a local bakery, even if it is on knowing your subject matter … I’m Garrity also encouraged his listen- businesses, woman-owned businesses, a unpaid basis. excited. It’s created a spark in me and ers to develop a business equation plan etc.). He encouraged audience members “My passion is baking, but I know helped me think.” with a formula of five projected drivers to strive to find ways to “stand out” I need to learn a lot,” she said. “I need On March 31, a small business con- to create a small business. Those driv- among the competition in their fields to learn the ins and outs of the business ference titled “Powerful Women” will ers are the number of prospects identi- and to check out the U.S. Small Business management side. It really helps to get be held at Top of the Bay, Bldg. 30, fied (businesses or individuals defined Administration’s website (www.sba.gov) things in order first and think.” in the Chesapeake Room from 11 as potential customers); a conversion before starting a business. Golden said she hopes to have a bak- a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call rate (the percentage of prospects that Golden said the workshop helped ing business up and running sometime the Employment Readiness Program at could become customers); the average her contemplate some of her next stra- over the next five years, both as a retail 410-278-9669/7552. purchase amount (the volume of busi- tegic moves for opening a baking busi- store and online. “But I have to have it To contact Michael Garrity, call 443- ness); the projected average transac- ness, of which she has come up with a fine-tuned before I go,” she said. “Some 910-6715 or email mgarrity@harford. tions per customer annually; and the name that has not yet been registered. of the information [from the workshop] edu. To contact John O’Brien, call 410- anticipated profit margin (the cost- For one thing, she said, the gathering was very helpful and made me think 278-1619 or visit www.rdecom.army. effectiveness of a business). convinced her to try finding part-time about getting connected with it all and mil/SmallBusiness. Missing the paper?

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