www.apgnews.apg.army.mil Published in the interest of the people of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland April 11, 2013 Vol. 57, No.15 Freestate ChalleNGe Academy gives at-risk youth a second chance

Story and photo by RACHEL PONDER APG News Freestate ChalleNGe Acad- emy gives students withdrawn from high school, ages 16-18, a unique opportunity; a second chance at an education. For 22 weeks, the cadets voluntarily live in the academy’s residential program, a structured, disci- plined, quasi-military environ- ment. The 17-month program is operated by the Maryland National Guard. Freestate ChalleNGe Acade- my Director Charles Rose said the program receives about 450 applications per session and around 200 teens are selected to participate in the two week Pre- Challenge, or acclimation peri- od, where the teens decide if they want to stay and participate in the program. Of those teens, about 140 cadets are accepted into the program. “We choose teens that have a willingness to want to make a change in their lives,” said Bill Anderson, who is in charge of recruitment. During the residential phase, Cadets volunteer at the Edgewood branch of the Harford County Public Library March 25. All cadets who graduate from the See FREESTATE, page 10 Freestate ChalleNGe Academy must complete a minimum of 40 hours worth of public service. Community Gold Star Families honored By LUKE ELLIOTT States and … the sacrifices of the fam- speaks IMCOM ilies of the fallen members and veter- America paid respect April 5 to the ans of the Armed Forces of the United out against spouses and families of fallen mem- States should never be forgotten.” bers of the U.S. Armed Forces. Gold Star Wives Day was first cel- A resolution to designate Gold Star ebrated Dec. 18, 2010, through a Sen- sexual Wives Day was approved March 20 by ate resolution with support from the the U.S. Senate in recognition of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., a assault sacrifices made by these spouses and nonprofit organization of about 10,000 family members. members that provides services and U.S. Army Photo By RACHEL PONDER The Senate resolution states the support to the spouses of fallen ser- The gold star lapel pin (left) is issued to immedi- APG News military service members and veter- vice members. ate family members of service members killed ans “bear the burden of protecting the in combat. The next-of-kin pin (right) signifies Team APG hosted a breakfast a service-related death or suicide during active freedom of the people of the United See AMERICA, page 6 and open discussion forum called duty other than combat. “It Time….To Talk About It!” a Sexual Assault Awareness and Pre- vention Month event, April 3. Army releases The event featured an expert Holocaust Days of Remembrance panel of counselors and clinical second quarter social workers who opened the dis- program slated for April 16 cussion and question-and-answer accident data; session by talking By T’JAE GIBSON about their experi- To report ARL Public Affairs Office a sexual downward ences working with The Army Research Laboratory will host victims of sexual assault, “Holocaust Days of Remembrance,” 10 a.m. trend continues assault. They dis- call the April 16 at the Post Theater, Bldg. 3245. cussed the factors Installation This year’s theme, “Never Again: Heed- By JULIE SHELLEY that help a victim 24/7 hotline ing the warning signs” is a call to action to U.S. Army Combat Readiness/ become a survivor, motivate people to “respond to indicators of Safety Center dealing with cur- at 410-322- genocide today,” event organizers said. Accident statistics from the rent situations, and 7154 or the “Looking back at the events of 1938, the second quarter show the Army the journey still DoD Safe signs of impending war and the Holocaust— continues to improve its safe- ahead for those Helpline territorial expansion, disregard for international ty performance well into fiscal needing to resolve at 1-877- law, persecution of people based on their iden- 2013, according to data released a problem, as well 995-5247. tity—are undoubtedly clearer today than they by the U.S. Army Combat as ways to protect were then,” states a post on the U.S. Holocaust Readiness/Safety Center. Family members Memorial Museum website. “Nonetheless, Overall, accidental fatalities and friends, talking to children opportunities for international intervention, declined 13 percent from fig- about sex and opening the lines such as at the Evian Conference, existed and ures for the same time frame of communication so children feel could have saved many lives,” it continues. in fiscal 2012. Based on recent comfortable discussing these top- “Why did so many countries and individuals updates to existing accident ics with parents. fail to respond to the warning signs? And what reports, fiscal 2012 is current- Panel members included Instal- can we learn from the few who chose to act, ly tied with fiscal 2000 as the lation Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jerry despite widespread indifference?” second-safest year on record, Owens; Dr. James Cartwright,` Baltimorean Sam Poncza, a Polish immi- US Holocaust Memorial Museum photo not third as previously reported. clinical social worker from the grant whose early life was plagued by the This child was one of millions whose lives “The fact that accidental were disrupted as a result of the Holocaust See SAAM, page 10 See HOLOCAUST, page 10 and Nazi persecution. See ARMY, page 10

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What would you do on an APG observes Sexual ideal day off? Assault Awareness Month he foundation of our suc- I would cess as an Army is based on One of the most serious and spend at our shared commitment to the fudamental violations of these least two Army’sT Values, the tenets of the Profes- hours at a sion of Arms, the Warrior Ethos and the values is sexual harassment and spa, do some Army Civilian Corps Creed. More than gardening, any single weapon, equipment item or assault. As a result, the Army is or anything technologically-advanced system, it is committed to eradicating sexual outdoors, our daily adherence to these principles and volunteer Andrea that makes the Army both effective on harassment and assault in our in the Jenkins the battlefield and consistently rated as community. JPEO-CBD among the most admired institutions in ranks by creating a climate that respects the our nation. dignity of each member of our Army. Fostering a culture in which our values can flourish and where mutu- Army team must have at their core an mony on April 2. Further, we will offer al respect, trust and confidence exists ingrained, values-based ‘gut reaction’ to a screening of ‘The Invisible War,’ a among our Soldiers, civilians and fami- stop demeaning ‘out of bounds’ behav- documentary film about sexual assault lies is the responsibility of every Army ior and acts of violence. in the military, 1 p.m., April 16 at Bldg. leader. One of the most serious and A key component of SHARP is the E2800 in APG South (Edgewood). In fundamental violations of these values Army’s I. AM. STRONG sexual assault addition, APG will host three showings is sexual harassment and assault. As a prevention campaign which focus- of the improvisational theater presenta- result, the Army is committed to erad- es on empowering leaders, peers and tion ‘The Sex Signals’ at the APG Post icating sexual harassment and assault I am bystanders to intervene when they wit- Theater, 9 and 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., April in our ranks by creating a climate that in school ness inappropriate behavior. The three 18. Seating for these shows is limit- studying respects the dignity of each member watchwords of the I. AM. STRONG ed and tickets are available at the MWR of our Army Family and holds offend- to be a neuro- campaign are ‘intervene, act and moti- Ticket Booth or through unit SHARP ers appropriately accountable for such physiologist. vate.’ Through required SHARP train- representatives. intolerable behavior. I would read ing and by encouraging our Army team There will also be a Self Defense Although this commitment lasts nerdy books members to take action to stop sexu- Class and Empowerment Fair at the 24/7, 365 days a year, during April the about the al harassment and assault, we will build Main Post Chapel, April 23 from noon Army makes a special effort to rec- brain, an institution that views one incident to 1:30 p.m. Finally, APG team mem- biology and Becca Sandlain ognize and support Sexual Assault as too many and where no one will tol- bers may participate in ‘Honor Denim physiology, Military Family Awareness Month (SAAM) - an annu- erate preying upon a fellow Soldier or Day,’ April24, which encourages indi- I find that member al national campaign to raise awareness viduals to wear denim to work to show relaxing. and educate communities on the pre- Army Civilian. Here at Aberdeen Proving Ground their support for the victims of sexu- vention of sexual violence. This year’s al assault. Army theme for SAAM is, “We own it we have an active and engaged SHARP program. There are now 36 Sexual This effort goes to the core of who ... we’ll solve it ... together.” Through- we are and what we believe as mem- Assault Response Coordinators (SARC) out April, Army leaders will emphasize bers of the Army family. We look out and Victims Advocates (VA) across our the range of programs we now have in for each other, we care for each other, APG commands. Our goal is to pro- place to train Soldiers and civilians on and we treat each other with the great- vide victim advocacy and support ser- sexual assault prevention, to reduce the est respect. I encourage everyone to get vices 24/7 and within 60-minutes of the stigma of reporting and to support and involved this month and make a com- care for victims of sexual harassment reporting of an incident. During April, mitment to eliminating sexual harass- and assault. we have a number of events sched- ment and assault at APG and across our I rarely Implementing the Army’s compre- uled to highlight Sexual Assault Aware- Army. get a day off. hensive Sexual Harassment/Assault Pre- ness Month and in fact we kicked it off Thanks for all you do. Army Strong. I am so busy vention Program (SHARP) is among a with a great 5K run/walk on April 2 that with work commander’s most important respon- drew more than 300 APG Team mem- Maj. Gen. Robert S. Ferrell and Family, sibilities. In fact, leaders at all lev- ber participants. Commander, U.S. Army I would just els must be committed to instilling We were also very pleased to wel- Communications-Electronics Command relax all day a culture where incidents of sexu- come the Undersecretary of Defense for & Aberdeen Proving Ground and not al harassment and assault are viewed Personnel and Readiness, the Honorable The APG 24/7 Sexual Assault have an as unacceptable and fully inconsistent Jessica Wright and Maj. Gen. Gary Pat- Hotline is 410-322-7154 Mary Lopus agenda. with what it means to serve in the Pro- ton, Director of DoD’s Sexual Assault The DoD SAFE Helpline is Military Family fession of Arms. All members of the Prevention Office at our kick-off cere- 877-995-5247 member APG Military and civilian community club asn’t it called Military Civilian Wine and Gourmet Club, etc. These activities Spouse Club or APG Communi- provide our members many opportunities to gath- Did you ty Women’s Club?” Yes it was, er and socialize and/or get to know one another. but“W we now have a new name, leadership, and MCCC’s monthly general membership programs know? purpose and would love for you to come join the also enable members to enjoy a variety of other Members “new” Military and Civilian Community Club. experiences, such as comedy night, lessons with enjoy experi- My ideal What you’ve never heard about us a Master Gardener, Oktoberfest, Breast Cancer ences, such as day off Awareness luncheon co- sponsored with Wom- The MCCC’s mission is two-fold -- to raise comedy night, would funds in support of scholarship and charitable en in Defense – and yes, an occasional tradition- include great lessons with a requests from APG and local community organi- al luncheon. weather. I Mark your calendars for April 11. The MCCC Master Gardener, would want zations, all while encouraging members to devel- Oktoberfest, op relationships within our APG Community. membership drive will be held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to spend the at Top of the Bay. Breast Cancer whole day In the past, we have contributed to crisis pregnan- Awareness lun- cy centers, the VA medical center, and local schools. For more information contact Jenn Smith at outdoors. [email protected]. cheon co-spon- Spc. Kevin As a member, you also have opportunities to sored with participate in our “Clubs within the MCCC Club” Laitipaya Jenn Smith Women in - Book Club, Lunch Bunch, Adventure Club, and MRICD MCCC Membership Chair Defense. APG SEVEN DAY FORECAST Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed

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Profession seminar conducted by the “The Center for Army Profession and Center for the Army Profession and Eth- Ethic did a masterful job at present- ic, or CAPE, held at the APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center March 26. ing the Army as the exceptional orga- In January, the Army launched an nization that it is,” said David Jimenez, education and training program called director of the U.S. Army Evaluation “America’s Army – Our Profession” Center. “The Army is made up of out- and has planned 40 seminars at various standing professionals from all walks of installations across the Army. The Army life, with a defined mission, practiced by Profession seminars were developed to Soldiers and civilians in the defense of provide an overview of the Army Profes- our nation.” sion doctrine, demonstrate educational Peterson encouraged senior leaders and training resources, and facilitate dis- to develop their own in-house seminars cussions about the new doctrine and the using CAPE’s online resources. Accord- essence of being an Army professional. The APG Army Profession seminar ing to ATEC leaders, ATEC will take was presented by Col. Jeffrey Peter- a top-down approach in delivering the son, CAPE director, and Sgt. Maj. David Army Profession seminar and it already Stewart, CAPE senior enlisted advisor. has begun educating its staff directors on The seminar was divided into two ses- the Army Profession. sions: a morning session for supervisors Sgt. Maj. David Stewart, senior enlisted advisor, Center for the Army Profession “As leaders we have often reached the and leaders and an afternoon session for and Ethic, discusses the importance of the Profession of Arms Campaign with attendees during the Army Profession seminar held at the Aberdeen Proving pinnacle, but that doesn’t mean we stop the remainder of the workforce. Ground Recreation Center March 26. developing ourselves and our young- Peterson started off by emphasizing er workforce,” said Command Sgt. Maj. the seminars were designed as interac- In addition to the group discus- hundred different answers on what that Allen Fritzsching, ATEC’s top senior tive exercises based on group discussions sions, Stewart discussed why the Army meant.” and participation. enlisted leader. During an April 3 Army Profession campaign was so important The two-hour long seminar furthered Profession briefing, Fritzsching engaged “This is not a typical PowerPoint pre- and why it is important to talk about attendees’ knowledge of CAPE, many staff directors and encouraged them to sentation,” said Peterson. “We really like professionalism. of whom were unaware the organization to have people participate, to give their “The Army Profession includes every- existed. It also promoted the abundance mentor less experienced employees and responses, and to give their thoughts body, whether you’re an Army civilian of training materials, videos and hand- help them understand they are “part of because the best way to make this stuff or a Soldier,” said Stewart. outs found on the CAPE website avail- something bigger than themselves.” happen is to have a good dialogue.” After more than a decade of war, the able for download (http://cape.army. The Army established the Army To facilitate the discussions, attendees Army realized it needed to reassess the mil). Attendees left with a greater under- Center of Excellence for the Profes- were grouped at tables and asked a series state of the Army Profession as well as standing of the Army Profession as a sional Military Ethic in 2008 to rein- of questions related to the Army Profes- define what makes the Army a profes- whole, the importance of reaffirming the force the Army Profession and its sion and what it meant to be a profes- sion. During this study, one finding indi- Army’s values, and a renewed interest ethic. Located at West Point, N.Y., the sional; discipline and why it’s difficult to cated a lack of a common understanding in working toward becoming an Army ACPME was re-designated as the Cen- achieve and maintain; and the five essen- of what defined a profession and being a professional. tial characteristics of the Army Profes- professional within that profession. “Being a professional means that I ter for the Army Profession and Ethic sion: trust, military expertise, honorable “There were a lot of people who had have an obligation to be trained and pre- in August 2010. To learn more about service, esprit de corps and stewardship ideas about it,” said Peterson. “You pared in my line of work so I am able to what CAPE offers, visit the website at of the profession. could ask a hundred people and get a contribute fully to the successful opera- http://cape.army.mil.

theHow APG areNews we to doing? the editor E-mail at [email protected] comments and suggestions for 4 APG News • April 11, 2013 Soldier Show performer to support sister on American Idol By TIM HIPPS “We sang together all Cash awards IMCOM Public Affairs the time,” Felicia said. “I’m could be just a Pfc. Felicia Holcomb took very proud of her. That’s my suggestion away a few days leave from the world right there. We both U.S. Army Soldier Show love music, and we’re both The ASP seeks suggestions to support her younger sis- very open-minded when it comes to music.” that improve work ter, Amber, one of American Idol’s top seven performers in Likewise, Amber is proud methods, materials, of Felicia for securing a spot in processes, equipment, Los Angeles. Amber Holcomb drew a the U.S. Army Soldier Show. logistics, utilities or tools “She sent me something that will benefit the Army. standing ovation from all four judges – Keith Urban, Mariah on Facebook that said: ‘Look Suggestions that save Carey, Nicki Minaj and Ran- at you. You’re doing big money can be eligible dy Jackson – for her rendition things as well,’ said Felicia, for a cash award up to of “Lately” by Stevie Wonder who paid for her airfare and $25,000. The more money during American Idol’s Top 8 hotel room in Los Angeles. saved, the larger the Performance Show. “Everybody in the Soldier potential award. “By far, for me, the best vocal Show is very supportive of Visit https://armysugges- of the night,” Jackson said. me going to support Amber.” tions.army.mil for info, or Amber also brought the judg- Felicia also will attend the contact Marjorie Sexton, es to their feet with “A Moment live results show April 4 from 8 Installation ASP coordina- like This” by Kelly Clarkson until 9 p.m. ET. Six-time Gram- tor, at 410-278-0944 or mar- during the Top 10 Performance my Award-winning artist and [email protected]. Show. After Amber sang Whit- season four Idol winner Car- ney Houston’s “I Believe in You rie Underwood will perform her and Me” earlier in season 12 of new single, “See You Again,” American Idol, nearly everyone and season nine Idol final- in the house sprang to their feet. ist Casey James will sing “The On April 3, Amber, 19, Good Life.” looked into the crowd and And Amber, of course, will saw Felicia, 23, standing like learn if she advances to the any proud Soldier would to Courtesy photo next round of competition. support her little sister dur- “She’s going to win,” Feli- Pfc. Felicia Holcomb, a native of Houston, Texas, who is sta- cia said. ing American Idol’s Classic tioned at Fort Gordon, Ga., takes leave from the U.S. Army Rock, No Ballads-themed Soldier Show in San Antonio to support her younger sister, Amber currently is a Top 6 performance show on FOX Amber Holcomb, who is one of seven remaining in the 2013 Finalist on the twelfth season TV. American Idol competition in Los Angeles, Calif. of American Idol. Performers in the Soldier The motto “Entertainment Show regularly rehearse until 9:30 p.m., while getting set to for the Soldier, by the Sol- launch their tour. dier” was established during World War I by Sgt. Israel Bei- “Because we get off so late, I have to catch when she sings lin, a Russian immigrant better known as Irving Berlin who on YouTube,” Felicia said. “It’s only just her singing. Then I’ll conceived and directed the first Army Soldier Show, “Yip Yip find out if whether she was safe or not on Facebook. Some- Yaphank,” which appeared on Broadway in 1918. body always posts something about it on Facebook.” The U.S. Army Soldier Show was reinvented during World Felicia said she doesn’t mind missing her sister’s live per- War II on Broadway under the title “This is the Army,” which formances as long as she can see them on the Internet when she was written, directed and produced by Berlin. The cast and returns to the barracks. crew were members of U.S Army Special Services Company “There was only one time when I was able to watch the show No. 1. The 1943 film version featured a military cast starring on TV. But I’ve never, not once, been able to watch the ending to Ronald Reagan, Gene Kelly and Joe Lewis. see if she made it or not. I’ve always had to find out on Facebook. The modern version of the U.S. Army Soldier Show origi- “I know she’s an excellent, brilliant singer, and I know she’s nated in 1983 as an outgrowth of several other shows with Sol- going to do well,” Felicia said. “I believe she’s going to win. I dier talent selected from worldwide competition. know she’s going to make it, so I’m not too worried. I just like The U.S. Army Soldier Show returns to APG for two per- to see what she sang and try to tell her little pointers.” formances in June – 7 p.m., Sunday, June 16 and 11:30 a.m., The Holcombs grew up together in Houston. Amber is a 2012 Monday, June 17 – at the Post Theater. graduate of Dekaney High School; Felicia graduated from Aldine Check the APG News for more information or visit the Senior High and is stationed at Fort Gordon, Ga. Morale, Welfare and Recreation website at www.apgmwr.com. April 11, 2013 • APG News 5 Picerne Military Housing to be called Corvias Military Living Corvias Group Press Release In February, Corvias Military Liv- Corvias Group, a privately-owned, ing broke ground on Reece Crossings, vertically-integrated real estate solutions the first on-post, apartment community group, announced that its military hous- ever built for junior enlisted single ser- ing division will now be called Corvias vice members. The $72 million, 432-unit Military Living, advancing a corporate re- project is designed specifically to encour- branding that began in July 2012 with the age more service members of this demo- introduction of the company’s new student graphic to live on-post at Fort Meade, housing division, Corvias Campus Living. Md. Corvias also recently completed its The switch from Picerne Military first master-planned community on Fort Housing to Corvias Military Living will Riley, Kan, erecting in less than six years help Corvias Group reinforce its brand a 328-acre sub-division that includes by unifying the names of the established, 1,389 three- and four-bedroom homes award-winning, military housing division and multiple community amenities for with that of the new student housing divi- privates to lieutenant colonels and their sion under the parent company name. families, as well as an elementary school “Our name is changing, but our lead- that is home to 675 kindergarten through ership, partnership and innovation will fifth grade students. not,” said John Picerne, founder and In addition, Corvias’ charitable foun- CEO of Corvias Group.”For us, provid- dation, The Our Family for Families First ing our service members and their fami- Foundation, was recognized last year at the lies with improved housing is more than White House by First Lady Michelle Obama a job; it’s a vocation. Our commitment as a winner of the first Joining Forces Com- to them remains unchanged, and our cus- munity Challenge. John Picerne person- tomer’s best interests remain at the heart ally established the foundation in 2006 to of our business decisions.” support military families in the pursuit of The brand transition, including the intro- higher education, instituting a tradition of duction of all new signage, is expected to community service, and encouraging pro- take approximately one year to complete. fessional career paths. Since its founding, For the past 14 years, Picerne Mili- The Our Family for Families First Founda- tary Housing has been a pioneer and lead- tion has awarded more than $3.5 million in er in the privatization, construction and scholarship funds. management of U.S. military housing. About Corvias Group The company delivers high-quality hous- Corvias is a privately-owned, vertical- ing and real estate management services to ly-integrated real estate solutions group service members at seven Army installa- dedicated to building strong communities tions. Since its founding, the company has through partnerships that deliver the high- partnered with the military to build, reno- est quality development, construction and vate and manage more than 21,000 homes management solutions to a range of cli- and 30 million square feet of space situated ents, including the military and higher on more than 25,000 acres of land. education. Applying our success as pio- Corvias Military Living has reshaped neers of real estate development and man- the expectations of what the quality of agement for the military, the company’s life can and should be for service mem- two divisions, Corvias Military Living bers across the nation. Residents in its and Corvias Campus Living, deliver cus- military housing recently awarded the tomer service that exceeds client expecta- company the number one resident sat- tions and an innovative, comprehensive isfaction ranking for portfolios with at approach to facility financing, manage- least 10,000 homes based on the 2012 ment and construction. We have the abil- SatisFacts Annual Resident Survey. The ity to forge partnerships that consistently company has earned the number one put the interests of our clients first and resident satisfaction distinction for five the flexibility to pursue creative, sustain- consecutive years and achieved a superi- able long-term solutions to their most dif- or rating for six consecutive years. ficult challenges. 6 APG News • April 11, 2013 Mark Your Calendar

THURSDAY The guest speaker, Holocaust Sur- Location: Myer Auditorium, Bldg. n 1 p.m., Tall Ships open for tours vivor Sam Ponzak, will speak on the 6000, from noon to 1 pm. n 3 p.m., Military march through APRIL 11 theme: “Never Again; Heeding the The APG Prescription/Over-the- town to lighthouse SPRING-TASTIC BAZAAR! Warning Signs.” Counter Take-Back Campaign kicks off n 7 p.m., Ceremony with Mary- Shop now for Mother’s Day, Father’s The National Days of Remem- Monday, April 22 through Friday, April land Governor Martin O’Malley at Day and graduation gifts during the brance are April 7-14. 26. Please bring any expired, unused, lighthouse grounds followed by The Spring-tastic Bazaar at the APG North For more information, contact and unwanted prescription (RX) drugs Columbia Orchestra performance and (Aberdeen) recreation center 10 a.m. – 2 Sheryl Coleman, ARL, 410-278-5961; and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines fireworks Tracy Marshall, CECOM EOA, 443-861- to the Myer Auditorium Lobby, Bldg. p.m. Over 40 vendors! Live Entertain- May 5 ment! Free Samples! 4366; or Linda Patrick, USAPHC, 410- 6000, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. n 7 a.m., Red Coat Run 5K race Door prize drawings will be held 436-1023. n 10 a.m., Kayak Poker Run, regis- every half hour, with a KINDLE as the WEDNESDAY ter 9 a.m. grand prize! WEDNESDAY n 10:30 a.m., circa 1800 service at There’s something for everyone, APRIL 24 St. Johns Church including your pets! APRIL 17 UMUC MILITARY n Noon, Tall ships open for tours. Crafts for the whole family, baked LIVING HEALTHY, LIVING WELL INFORMATION SESSION For more information visit the Havre goods, specialty items, jewelry, sum- Author Phyllis Bullins will present Learn all about University of Mary- de Grace Tourism website at www. mer spports rentals and much, much maintenance tips for folks engaged in land University College (UMUC) pro- hdgtourism.com or call 800-851-7756. more! For more information, call a weight loss plan or those who are grams at a convenient information ses- 410-278-9451. considering beginning one. This is an sion in Bldg. 4305, Room 10 on APG- opportunity to speak to the woman North (Aberdeen) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SUNDAY FLYING SOLO FOR SINGLES who wrote the book on achieving a Advisors will be available to dis- INFORMATIONAL SESSION healthy weight and improving the cuss transfer credit (bring transcripts) MAY 26 quality of your life. The event will be MCVET 10K RACE The CECOM Wellness Program invites and help you put together a degree held in room A 101, ATEC HQ, Bldg. plan. You can apply, register for class- all singles to attend the Flying Solo for The Maryland Center for Veterans 2202, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. es, and find out how to maximize your Singles Informational Session. As a sin- Education and Training will host the For more information call 443-861-9260. education benefits. The $50 applica- gle person, a financial road map and a 18th Annual 5/10K races Memorial Day tion fee will be waived if you apply at team of trusted advisors will make the weekend, 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. start- the event. (The $100 application fee difference to your financial well-being. SPRING TECHNOLOGY EXPO ing from the War Memorial Building for Doctor of Management cannot be In this session, Michelle Rackey, ChFEBC, near City Hall in Baltimore. Award cere- ECBC/CIO will host the 2013 Spring waived) Executive Director GEBA, will discuss Technology Expo 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 mony includes trophy and cash awards Call 410-272-8269 for information. the unique financial needs of singles. p.m. at the APG North (Aberdeen) rec- by age group. All registered runners Location: Myer Auditorium, Bldg. 6000, reation center, Bldg. 3326, Erie Street. receive a T-shirt; refreshments will be from noon to 1 p.m. About 500 to 600 people regularly NUTRITION & OBESITY provided. Race entry fee is $25; $30 the For more information call 443-861- attend the biannual event that fea- PREVENTION: WHAT’S GOING day of the race. Register through Charm 7910. tures the latest innovations in state- City Run event coordinator Kelly Dees of-the-art technologies from vendors ON IN THE U.S.? WHAT CAN at 410-308-1870 or www.charmcityrun. APG MILITARY, CIVILIAN, such as Allied Electronics; Dell Inc.; YOU DO ABOUT IT? com or through MCVET at www.mcvet. org or on Facebook at www.facebook. COMMUNITY CLUB ‘SUPER Lexmark; Motorola Solutions; Tektro- Jennifer Mayer, Community Health nix; Blind Industries & Services of Advocate from Johns Hopkins Prior- com/MCVET.Baltimore. SIGN’ Maryland; Xerox; and much more. ity Partners, will be the guest speak- Membership is open to APG active Attendance is free and open to all er. She will address portion sizes, FDA duty military, civilians, contractors, active duty, DOD, and contractor per- recommendations (My Plate) and exer- ONGOING retirees, volunteers, community mem- sonnel with access to APG. cise as well as provide dramatic visual DROP OFF UNUSED, bers and their Family members. Join Refreshments will be served. aids and cooking tips. This event will UNWANTED, AND EXPIRED the group 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Top of the For more information, contact Mary be held in room A 105, ATEC HQ, Bldg. MEDICINE DURING TAKE- Bay. For more information, visit www. McCully, ECBC/CIO Acquisition Team 2202 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For apgmccc.org. at 410-436-2626, mary.p.mccully.civ@ more information call 443-861-9260 BACK EVENTS mail.mil; or Donna Flemister, Federal Aberdeen Proving Ground Director- Direct Access, 410-531-8559, donna@ NATIONAL DENIM DAY ate of Emergency Services and Army fdaexpo.com. Substance Abuse Program are cospon- APRIL 12 DEADLINE April is Sexual Assault Awareness MILITARY AND CIVILIAN soring this year’s Over-the-Counter and Month. The APG Sexual Harassment/ Prescription Drug Take-Back Week April COMMUNITY CLUB (MCCC) FRIDAY Assault Response and Prevention 22 to April 26. Last fall, more than 80 ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP (SHARP) Office has asked the mili- pounds of unwanted drugs were col- APRIL 19 tary and civilian community to show The MCCC scholarship application lected from APG sites. WOMEN IN DEFENSE support for rape victims by wearing window is now open. Go to www. Community members can drop off jeans to work on April 24. Nation- apgmccc.org and click on the schol- CONFERENCE AT BULLE ROCK unwanted, unused or expired medica- al Denim Day is a rape prevention arship tab to view eligibility, neces- The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of Women tion at the following APG locations: education campaign, where commu- sary documents and other application in Defense will host the inaugural Real Monday, April 22 at ATEC, Bldg. nity members, elected officials, busi- requirements. Deadline is April 12. World (RW)3 Conference 8 a.m. to 2 2202 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. p.m. at the Bulle Rock Golf Club. The nesses and students make a social For more information, call 410-306- statement by wearing jeans as a vis- Tuesday, April 23 at the Mallette 6898. event features breakfast and lunch Mission Training Facility, Bldg.6008 panel discussions and development ible means of protest against miscon- ceptions that surround sexual assault. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. workshops as well as a new speed- Wednesday, April 24 at the APG TUESDAY mentoring initiative called “Wheel of Denim became an international sym- bol against rape in 1992 after an Ital- North recreation center, Bldg. 3326 APRIL 16 WID” that helps women of all career from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. fields build mentor relationships. ian judge released a rapist from prison C4ISR RESILIENCY/ on the grounds that the victim’s tight Thursday, April 25 at the Post The- Lunch panelists include Jill Smith, ater from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. RELAXATION FAIR technical director, U.S. Army Commu- jeans could not have been removed by the accused. The women in the Ital- Friday, April 26 at the APG South With the stresses of the tax sea- nications-Electronics Research, Devel- ian Parliament wore jeans in protest, Express Bldg. 4010 from 11 a.m. to 1 son, the uncertainty of sequestration, opment and Engineering Center and and the California Senate and Assem- p.m. as well as gas and food prices fluctu- Suzanne Milchling, director of Pro- bly did the same. Thus, Denim Day Community members can also drop ating, the CECOM Wellness Program gram Integration, U.S. Army Edge- was born. For more information about off medication Monday through Friday and the C4ISR Wellness Committee wood Chemical Biological Center. Denim Day and other Sexual Assault at the APG South Police Station, Bldg. Amie Hoeber, former Deputy under will hold the first C4ISR Resiliency/ Awareness Month activities contact 1st E4420; APG North Police Station, Bldg. Secretary of the Army will present Relaxation Fair. Massage and chiro- Lt. Raisa Velez at 410-436-74249. 2200 or Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic, practic services; stress, financial, and “What’s a Nice Girl Like You Doing in Bldg. 2501. anger management information; as a Job Like This?” For more information call ASAP Pre- well as acupuncture, reflexology, hyp- To register, or for more information, FRIDAY-SUNDAY vention Coordinator Cindy Scott at 410- nosis, physical therapy, and fitness contact Diane Siler at 443-243-7344, 278-4013 or Community Policing Offi- information will be offered. e-mail her at [email protected]; or MAY 3-5 HAVRE DE GRACE HOSTS cer Mike Farlow at 410-278-3609. Representatives from Kirk U.S. Army visit the WID Mid-Atlantic website at See the April 18 edition of the APG Health Clinic’s Behavioral Health, The www.widmidatlantic.org/Events.html. WAR OF 1812 EVENTS News for the full story. APG Wellness Center, Army Substance The City of Havre de Grace will com- Abuse Program, and APG Family and TUESDAY memorate the War of 1812 invasion by Morale Welfare & Recreation, along British forces during a series of events PICNIC RESERVATIONS with the APG Federal Credit Union, APRIL 23 over three days. Highlights include: Freedom Federal Credit Union, Harf- HANDLING CONFLICT IN Reserve your picnic dates now! ord County-Dept of Community Affairs, May 3 The three APG Picnic Areas (Shore THE WORKPLACE AND n and other local health professional will 3 p.m., Arrival of Tall Ships (Pride Park, Woodpecker Point in Aberdeen, be in attendance to answer questions PRESCRIPTION TAKE BACK of Baltimore II, Sultana) and Skippers Point in Edgewood) may and about their services. Location: Workplaces are naturally stressful n 5 to 10 p.m., Main Street 1812 Trib- be reserved for outings by all ID card- MTF, Bldg. 6008-Multipurpose Room environments and personal conflicts ute for First Fridays holders. Prime dates are going fast, 10B, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. between co-workers can be both a n 7 p.m., War of 1812 Dinner, Van- so make your reservations now. For For more information call 443-861- cause and product of this stress. Allow- Diver Inn more information call 278-5789/4124. 7910. ing stress to intensify will only further May 4 cripple the work environment. In this n 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Full event reen- HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE session, Anne Healy, Federal Employee MORE Program Account Executive, BlueCross actment throughout town featuring Fort ONLINE CEREMONY BlueShield, will discuss how recog- McHenry Fife & Drums; Star-Spangled The Team APG Holocaust Commit- nizing the problem and taking posi- Banner flag-raising; British reenactors More events can tee will present the annual Days of tive action can help solve the problem landing at Concord Point Lighthouse be seen at www. apgnews.apg.army. Remembrance observance 10 a.m. at and make the office a place where you grounds; skirmishes throughout town mil/calendar. the Main Post Theater. want to go each day. ending at Lock House Grounds. America pays tribute to spouses, Family members

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“Remembrance days like Gold Star Wives Day spe- The Department of Defense presents one of two vices support coordinator, said that the APG and the cifically honor the sacrifices of some of the individuals lapel pins to Gold Star Family members. The pins are Fort George G. Meade SOS offices partnered to host a Fallen Soldier has left behind,” said Donna Engeman, worn by the survivors to recognize their sacrifices and the first area Gold Star Wives tea at Fort Meade April 6. Survivor Outreach Services Program Manager, U.S. as a way for others to pay tribute to them. In addition, Sanders said, the APG SOS program Army Installation Management Command. “The sacri- The first pin is the Gold Star Lapel Pin, which invites all Survivor Family members to the Armed Ser- fices of a Gold Star wife reach beyond losing the per- was established by Congress in 1947 and is present- vices Survivor’s Breakfast which will be held at the son she considers a life partner - it is a loss of goals and ed spouses and family members of service members Main Post Chapel May 15. More information will be expectations, it impacts her identity within the Army killed in combat. forthcoming in the APG News and through APG social culture and completely changes the path of her future. The second pin is the Next of Kin Lapel Pin, which is media outlets. “The importance of Gold Star Wives Day is that it presented to immediate family members of service mem- Gold Star spouses, mothers and all survivors are brings acknowledgement to and honors the many sacri- bers who die while serving outside of combat operations. encouraged to contact the APG SOS program for more fices of these incredibly courageous and resilient wom- This pin features a gold star on a gold background. information or assistance at 410-278-2861 or e-mail en,” she added. Annette Sanders-Nash, APG Survivor Outreach Ser- [email protected]. April 11, 2013 • APG News 7 Research leads to optical scanning discovery

U.S. Army Research Laboratory Public Affairs their surface layers, this discovery pro- The Army’s initial concept of explor- vides a powerful method for screen- ing DNA as a tagging and tracking meth- ing integrated circuits based on their od has led to the discovery of an optical intrinsic surface patterns, which can be scanning technology that can identify scanned in as little as one second. counterfeit electronic components before ChromoLogic has developed this sur- they are integrated into Army materiel. face-scanning technology into the DTEK Researchers from the U.S. Army system, which provides quantitative Research, Development and Engineer- optical inspection of integrated circuits. ing Command said the technology pro- Dr. Stephanie McElhinny, ARL-ARO vides the capability to identify and track program manager for the ChromoLog- materiel in the absence of external tags ic project, noted that the development or barcodes. and use of this optical scanner for detect- This timely discovery will help ing surface fingerprints “is an incredible address a significant challenge with- example that illustrates how research dis- in the Army and DoD: the presence coveries can guide a project to an outcome of counterfeit electronic components in that would never have been predicted… military equipment. and serves as a strong argument for the A 2011-2012 investigation by the Sen- continued support of high-risk research to ate Armed Services Committee found Courtesy Photo enable new Army capabilities.” overwhelming evidence that internation- The DTEK system optically analyzes the surface of an electronic component. The DTEK system recently began al counterfeiters are taking old, sub-stan- evaluation through multiple electronics dard electronic components and altering manufacturers, and the technology has them to appear as new, brand-name parts The implications of an illegitimate circuit already been adopted by the NASA Jet that are then integrated into DoD muni- Propulsion Laboratory and Boeing. tions, aircrafts, sensors, and other elec- making its way into Army materiel could McElhinny and ARO Military Dep- tronic devices. uty Lt. Col. Timothy Warner attended SASC chairman, Sen. Carl Levin, cause a 10-fold reduction in service life, or a site demonstration of the DTEK sys- said the “flood of counterfeit parts, worse--it could cause the failure of an air- tem at Boeing’s Huntington Beach loca- overwhelmingly from China, threat- tion in 2012. ens national security, the safety of our craft or targeting system while in operation, The ARL-ARO representatives were troops, and American jobs.” shown the quality assurance process at Although the SASC uncovered the putting lives at risk. Boeing and the role that the DTEK sys- tem will play in authenticating circuits sources of many of these counterfeit ARO Military Deputy Lt. Col. Timothy Warner parts, an ongoing challenge is to consis- for use in DoD contracts. tently and reliably identify these forg- According to Warner, the importance of eries and prevent their integration into a study of the properties of DNA to can be transferred to a reference test tick- this technology is evident “when one con- DoD and Army materiel. determine if this information-rich natural et to verify authentic military materiel. siders the implications of an illegitimate The SASC released a report in May polymer could be used in a new barcod- Interestingly, as is often true for high- circuit making its way into Army mate- 2012 emphasizing this challenge by ing system that would provide enhanced risk, high-payoff research, this project riel--it could cause a 10-fold reduction in documenting “failures by defense con- security relative to conventional track- led to an unexpected discovery that may service life, or worse--it could cause the tractors and DoD to report counterfeit ing methods. have an even greater impact than was failure of an aircraft or targeting system parts and gaps in DoD’s knowledge of A California-based company, Chro- initially conceived. while in operation, putting lives at risk.” the scope and impact of such parts on moLogic, LLC, was contracted to The research team, led by principal The DTEK system, used as part of defense systems.” explore this SBIR topic. investigator Dr. Naresh Menon and proj- a comprehensive counterfeit-mitigation This investigation led to an amend- ChromoLogic developed a tag with a ect manager Leonard Nelson, discov- process, may reduce the influx of forg- ment, signed by President Obama, to biomimetic barcode that can be aligned ered that the optical scanning technology eries into Army materiel and improve stop the integration of counterfeit elec- in the proper order and decoded by an developed to decode the biomimetic tag the reliability of mission-essential equip- tronic parts into DoD systems and to optical reader, akin to how the sequence is capable of mapping the intrinsic sur- ment used by the Soldier. address weaknesses in the supply chain. of a DNA molecule can be read. face of electronic components, provid- The DTEK optical scanning technol- An Army Research Laboratory-Army This biomimetic tag and reader sys- ing a type of fingerprint to distinguish ogy is also capable of identifying and Research Office Small Business Inno- tem has robust information-storage capa- authentic or counterfeit circuits. tracking materiel in the absence of exter- vation Research topic has led to a novel bilities that are unambiguous and readily Nelson stated that when “illegitimate nal tags or barcodes. technology that will help address many authenticated, with no reagent or materi- electronic components’ surfaces are The research team is working with of the challenges noted in the SASC al exchange between the tag and reader. altered, the counterfeiters do it in a way Picatinny Arsenal and the Aviation and report. This technology will provide a capa- that is very difficult for human observers Missile Research, Development and The SBIR topic, conceived by sci- bility that complements ongoing research to detect…believe it or not, the fake ones Engineering Center to develop a hand- entists from ARL-ARO and the Natick led by the Edgewood Chemical and Bio- look better than the real ones.” held scanner that can be used for covert Soldier Research, Development and logical Center, which focuses on embed- Given that counterfeit electronic com- tracking and management of high-value Engineering Center in 2007, called for ding DNA in printed barcodes, which ponents are forged chiefly by altering Army commodities. 8 APG News • April 11, 2013

Byron Reasin Hoyle Gym manager, Intramural sports coordinator

Byron Reasin is MWR’s intramural na in 2004, he applied for a permanent sports coordinator and the manager of position at APG and got it. Hoyle Gym. He manages the gym staff, He said the best part about his job is organizes sporting events and assists the getting to know the customers. coordination of special events. Hoyle “I really like interacting and estab- customers include active-duty service lishing relationships with the sports and members, DOD civilians, retirees and fitness community,” he said. “Custom- their Family members as well as gov- ers are always asking us about dietary ernment contractors. All of the above are and fitness requirements; people are just welcome to use the facility. Its ameni- more health conscious nowadays.” ties include weight rooms, state-of-the- He encouraged organizations to come art cardio and nautilus equipment along out and cheer for their teams during with stationary bikes and ellipticals; flat- the intramural sports’ regular and post- screen TVs, and a newly-finished upper seasons. Volleyball gets underway this level where Zumba and Body Blast fit- week after an exciting intramural bas- ness classes take place. ketball season. A lot of people don’t realize the Hoyle Gym is open 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., building has men’s and women’s sauna Monday thru Friday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., facilities, Reasin said. weekends and holidays. For more infor- A native of Cecil County, Reasin dis- mation about Hoyle Gym facilities, fit- covered APG the summer of 2003 while ness classes, or MWR intramural sports, serving as a summer intern. After grad- contact Reasin at 410-436-3375; e-mail uating with a degree in Sports Medicine [email protected]; or visit the from Elle University in North Caroli- MWR website at www.apgmwr.com. File photo Want to make a Arbor and Earth Day difference in how services are rendered celebration set for April 26 at APG? Tell us how (From left) Elijah Walker, 4, Haley Binebrink, 4, Keegan Passwater 3, and we are doing. Stephanie Nguyen, 3, examine white-tailed deer antlers that were collected on post at an ATC booth during last year’s Arbor/Earth Day celebration. Local youth and community member can once again enjoy a variety of hands- on science experiments, presentations and events at the APG North youth center April 26. Activities will include a police working dog demonstration, Scales and Tales with live wildlife, Taxidermy Table, recycling crafts, Bald Eagle Station, Turtle Telemetry, Fish Tank/Water Quality Display, Gardening Demos and an appearance by Smokey the Bear. Pick up the April 18 APG Visit http://ice.disa.mil. Click on “ARMY” News for more details on the 2013 APG Arbor/Earth Day celebrations. April 11, 2013 • APG News 9 10 APG News • April 11, 2013 Freestate Academy provides opportunities Continued from Page 1 teens not only receive an education that said. “I knew my mom would have want- prepares them to take the GED and the I think it’s a wonderful program that pro- ed me to stay. I wanted to make her proud.” Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Bat- Jocelyn Oliva, from Hyattsville, Md., tery, or ASVAB, they also learn life skills vides many opportunities for our youth, said that she wanted to make her educa- such as money management, leadership, tion a priority. resume writing and interviewing skills. reinforces values that we all need in our “I want to join the military and even- The program follows a strict sched- tually work for the FBI,” she said. “This ule, including 9 p.m. lights out and a toolkit to be productive citizens. program gave me the confidence to 5:30 a.m. wake-up call for PT. Maj. Gen. Robert Ferrell achieve these goals.” “The cadets are monitored 24/7 by CECOM Commanding General and APG Senior Commander CECOM Commanding General and trained staff,” Rose said. “Every minute APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Rob- of every day is accounted for.” grow up and be one of tomorrow’s leaders.” Funderburk, who serves on the student ert Ferrell said that he is a big support- Cadets are not allowed outside dis- Rose said that all cadets are active in government, said that his long-term goal er of the Freestate ChalleNGe Academy. tractions like social media, internet and the community. During the residential is to serve as an officer in the military. “I think it’s a wonderful program that or cell phones. Those cadets who exhib- phase all cadets must volunteer at least Cadet Chastin Kotapski from Edge- provides many opportunities for our it good behavior earn points; those who 40 hours before graduating. wood, Md., said that she needed a break youth, reinforces values that we all need earn enough points can earn a trip home “Many cadets volunteer more than the from all the distractions of her previous in our toolkit to be productive citizens, for a short period of time. required 40 hours,” he said. high school life. She said that the cadre like discipline, leadership, time man- The program also includes a post-res- agement education, and healthy living,” idential phase, where cadets work close- Rose said that there is a misconcep- care about the cadet’s success. he said. “The cadre are excellent; total- ly with mentors in their community. The tion that all the teens that enter the pro- “I like everything about the pro- ly involved in helping the cadets achieve cadets are placed into jobs, continue gram are troubled. gram,” she said. “It has taught me dis- their goals and broaden their minds.” their education or enter the military. “These are good kids that want some cipline, how to be respectful and how to Ferrell added that he is impressed with Cadet David Farrell from Charles direction,” he said. “They are looking represent myself well in any situation. I County said that he decided to enroll in for some positive feedback from adults.” definitely have more confidence since the level of support the program receives Freestate because he did not adapt well “This is not a boot-camp program, no entering the program. I am now setting from Family members, faculty, the state, in a typical high school environment. one is forced to come here by a judge,” higher goals for myself.” the APG community and sponsors. Many He needed to learn some time manage- said the program’s case manager Kevin Kotapski said that after she gets cadets receive scholarships after graduat- ment skills in order to achieve his goals. Covington. her GED she plans on going to Harf- ing from Freestate ChalleNGe Academy. “It was like one ant following the Cadets who enter the program must ord Community College and eventual- “I see potential in the program,” he next,” he said. “I needed some structure.” be drug-free, and have no pending court ly wants to join the Air National Guard said. “Having Freestate at APG creates a Farrell said that the small classes and action, probation or indictment against and become either a forensic scientist or climate of caring. We care about improv- the instructors have helped him learn them when they enter the program. a marine biologist. ing the lives of these cadets. The youth are how to self-motivate and set goals. His Teens with felonies on their record will “Before entering the program I didn’t our future. They are our future leaders.” long-term goal is to be a combat engi- not be admitted to the program. think that this was possible,” she said. To learn more about the Freestate neer in the Marines. His short term “I think that teens that decide to come “I didn’t have the confidence to achieve Challenge Academy program or to goals are to prepare for the GED and to to the program are dedicated to succeed- my goals.” obtain a copy of the program’s cal- get into the program’s honor corps. The ing,” said Cadet Juan Funderburk from Kotapski said that she is also pushing endar of events, contact Bill Ander- honor corps represents Freestate Chal- Prince George’s County. “We have to herself to achieve in honor of her moth- son or Marissa Richards. Anderson can leNGe Academy at public events. give up our old lifestyle. Being in the er, who passed away when she was two be reached at 410-436-3220 or email “It is the least I could do,” he said. “They program is not easy; we have to get out weeks into the program. at [email protected]. Rich- have given me so many opportunities and of our comfort zone. It shows that we “I could have left, gone home, but I ards can be reached at 410-436-3255 or they have saved my future. Now I want to want to get on track.” wouldn’t have accomplished anything,” she e-mail at [email protected]. Army safety statistics show improvement Continued from Page 1 deaths are down by double digits from Combined with data from the first quarter, have doubled or tripled during the sec- one of our most historic years is remark- fatal accidents thus far in 2013 are down ond half of the fiscal year.” able,” said Brig. Gen. Timothy J. Edens, “That’s obviously an unacceptable director of Army Safety and command- situation,” Stidley said. “Our first-line ing general, U.S. Army Combat Read- 17 percent off duty and 19 percent leaders have the greatest influence on iness/Safety Center. “Our leaders and on duty. In addition, civilian employee injury their Soldiers, and we’re relying on them Soldiers are putting in the hard work to to increase visibility and awareness of keep one another safe.” warm-weather hazards. The second quarter saw significant claims have fallen nearly 20 percent. “The greatest risk Soldiers will face is reductions in fatal on- and off-duty on the road, so that’s where leaders’ pri- ground accidents. Deaths occurring in the year prior. news, both Edens and USACR/Safe- mary focus should be.” privately owned vehicles dropped 21 Combined with data from the first ty Center Command Sgt. Maj. Richard The Army Safe Spring Campaign, an percent from the same quarter in fis- quarter, fatal accidents thus far in 2013 D. Stidley cautioned against compla- annual effort designed to raise aware- cal 2012, and tactical ground fatalities are down 17 percent off duty and 19 cency during the spring and summer ness of driving hazards and other season- declined by nearly half. Aviation was percent on duty. In addition, civilian months. al safety issues, is currently available at the only area to experience a substantial employee injury claims have fallen near- “Historically speaking, these last two https://safety.army.mil. The Army Safe increase, with seven fatalities reported ly 20 percent. quarters are where we’ll see our numbers Summer Campaign will kick off May 23. during the quarter as compared to zero While they welcomed the positive rise,” Edens said. “Some years, fatalities Holocaust survivor Sam Poncza to speak Continued from Page 1 onset of World War II, will be guest ing degree from ing memorial to the victims. Holocaust the Holocaust, created to inspire cit- speaker. the University of remembrance week is April 7–14, 2013. izens and leaders worldwide to con- Born in 1937, Poncza lived with Maryland and was The Holocaust was the systematic, front hatred, prevent genocide, and his mother in German-occupied War- employed at the bureaucratic, state-sponsored perse- promote human dignity. It is Amer- saw while his father, in 1939, moved Radio Corporation cution and murder of approximately ica’s national institution for the doc- to Soviet-occupied Poland. At age 3, of America in New six million Jews by the Nazi regime umentation, study, and interpretation he and his mother crossed the frozen Jersey. Today, he and its collaborators. “Holocaust” of Holocaust history, and serves as Bug River by foot at night to rejoin his is retired and vol- is a word of Greek origin meaning this country’s memorial to the mil- father, only to be stopped and arrest- unteers as a trans- “sacrifice by fire.” The Nazis, who lions of people murdered during the ed by Soviet border guards who deport- Poncza lator at the United came to power in Germany in Jan- Holocaust. The memorial was char- ed the entire family to a labor camp States Holocaust uary 1933, believed that Germans tered by a unanimous Act of Congress in Siberia. After a series of moves, Memorial Museum. were “racially superior” and that the in 1980 and is located adjacent to the his family immigrated to Argentina in Congress established the Days of Jews, deemed “inferior,” were an National Mall in Washington, DC, at 1959, and lived there until 1964, when Remembrance as the nation’s annual alien threat to the so-called German 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW. Vis- they came to the United States and set- commemoration of the Holocaust and racial community. it http://www.ushmm.org/ for more tled in Baltimore created the United States Holocaust The United States Holocaust Memo- information. In 1967, Poncza received an engineer- Memorial Museum as a permanent liv- rial Museum is a living memorial to SAAM provides opportunities to learn and heal Continued from Page 1

U.S. Army Public Health Command, Owens, who has provided counsel- know that abuse will not be permitted. “Our attitudes toward rape and sexual Stephanie Powers, clinical counselor ing to sexual assault victims, encouraged She also recommends not allowing alco- assault have changed somewhat, but not from Harford County Safety Awareness sufferers to talk about the assault with hol into the home if children are present. enough,” she said. “Hopefully we can Resources Change, or SARC, Wendy someone they trust. Hardy said that in 30 percent of report- get to the point where sexual assault is Witmer, Kirk U.S. Army Health Clin- “We can overcome evil with good, ed domestic violence incidences alcohol not an issue. Sexual assault is not about ic’s chief of Behavioral Services, Gary “Owens said. “A forum like this helps is a contributing factor. He said some mil- sex, it is about power and control.” Hardy, ASAP clinical director, and Dea people heal.” itary spouses are afraid to report domes- Witmer also recommended that the Galloway, a Sexual Harassment/Assault Cartwright said that children who tic violence for fear that their spouse will audience go see the Invisible War, which Response and Prevention (SHARP) vic- have been victimized often communi- lose their job. He said that in the future explores the epidemic of rape in the mil- tim advocate and abuse survivor. Attend- cate what happened to them during play he would like to see more forum discus- itary. The next screening of the Invisi- ees were invited to ask questions in time and in art, usually in drawings. sions like the SAAM breakfast. ble War will be held on April 16 on APG person, or anonymously. Withdrawing from others and express- “One way we can be Army strong is South (Edgewood), Bldg. E2800 at 1 p.m. 1st Lt. Raisa Velez opened the program ing anger are also common for victims. by working together and sharing resourc- Team APG will be hosting several by saying that every two minutes someone Powers said that parents should have es,” he said. “We need to send a strong SAAM events throughout April. To receive is sexually assaulted in the United States. an open, honest dialogue with their chil- message as a community that this is not the calendar of events e-mail 1st Lt. Raisa “That tells us that we have a nation- dren so they feel comfortable talking to going to be tolerated.” Velez, [email protected]. al problem that we need to solve togeth- their parents if an assault does happen. Witmer, who has counseled people on To report a sexual assault, call the er, it also tells us that it is likely that you Galloway added that parents need to sexual assault for over 30 years, said that Installation 24/7 hotline at 410-322- know somebody that has been a victim know the adults that are around their she hopes that sexual abuse becomes 7154 or the DoD Safe Helpline at of assault,” she said. children on a daily basis, and let them less of a problem in her lifetime. 1-877-995-5247. April 11, 2013 • APG News 11 Month of the Military Child 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/. APG CHILDREN EXPLORE HUMVEES 1st Sgt. Raymond Conger, from the Maryland National Guard, talks to Parker Ambrose, 2, on April 8. Children from the Aberdeen Proving Ground South (Edgewood) Child Development Center were treated to a visit from four Maryland National Guard Soldiers who brought two High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles, also known as Humvees. Photo by Rachel Ponder

PURPLE UP! (From left) Tatyana Sanchez, 9, Nia Webb, 9, program assistant Evette Griffin, and Zaria Freeman, 10, Diane Bailey, 6, pose in their purple in front of the APG North (Aberdeen) youth center April 5. Children who attend the center were asked to wear purple on Fridays during the month of April to show their support for military children. Purple is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is the combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red and Navy blue. Photo by Rachel Ponder

Photo by Yvonne Johnson HAVING FUN MAKING NOISE From left, APG South (Edgewood) child development center program assistant Coreen Murray looks on as three-year-olds Hannah Lindsay Photo by Rachel Ponder and Savannah Horsmon watch from the front seat of a police car as DES Police Officer John Legere shows them how to turn on the siren during Police Day at the CDC; part of the month-long Month of the PJ DAY Military Child appreciation activities. Legere and Officer Kimberly (From left) APG North (Aberdeen) Child Development Center employee Justine Paxton Long allowed the center’s children to try out their vehicles and sirens reads Shaun Billings and Jackson VanDyke during the center’s Pajama Day April 5. for two hours, much to the dismay of nearby birds and golfers. 12 APG News • April 11, 2013