!"#&$"%%!´ THURSDAY, AUG. 13, 2015 |67th Ye ar Number 32 PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF THE FORT MEADE COMMUNITY FTMEADE.ARMY.MIL Test of Strength Anna Darell-Anderson, a volunteer, arm wrestles with a group of children during Fort Meade’s Vacation Bible School at the Argonne Hills Chapel Center. The weeklong religious education program is sponsored by Fort Meade’s Religious Support Office. See Page 10 for more. PHOTO BY DANIEL KUCIN JR. ‘PART OF THE FAMILY’ UPCOMING EVENTSTAKING COMMAND How to keep pets Saturday, 7 p.m.: The Volunteers’ "Road Music" concert - Constitution Park New leader for First Aug. 20, 4-6 p.m.: Right Arm Night - Club Meade safe in summer heat Aug. 20, 5:30-7 p.m.: Back to School Open House - Yo uth Center Army Division East PAGE 2 Aug. 22, 7 p.m.: "Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture" concert - Constitution Park PAGE 4 2 NEWS THURSDAY, AUG. 13, 2015 |SOUNDOFF! ! COMMANDER’S COLUMN !"#&$"%%´ Pets require special EDITORIAL STAFF Garrison Commander Col. Brian P. Foley care in the summer Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Rodwell L. Forbes Public Affairs Officer Our pets are part of the family. color. Chad T. Jones 301-677-1301 For many people, pets are like Covering the pet with a wet [email protected] children or siblings. They are towel or blanket can be used to Editor beloved and cherished. cool the pet down, but if the pet Dijon Rolle 301-677-6806 Almost every pet owner is does not respond, take it to a [email protected] responsible and takes good care of veterinarian immediately for Assistant Editor & Senior Writer the animals in his or her home. proper care. Rona S. Hirsch 301-677-1438 However, many pet owners may Kim Never leave pets in a parked car [email protected] not be aware of the fact that during Gunderman during the summer — even with www.ftmeade.army.mil the summer, pets — particularly the car running and the air condi- Staff Writer or ftmeadesoundoff.com dogs and cats — require special PET CARE tioner on. Temperatures inside a Lisa R. Rhodes 301-677-1432 care. CENTER vehicle can reach well over100 F in [email protected] MANAGER Like Fort Meade on Facebook As animals with fur, dogs and amatter of minutes. Pets can suffer Staff Writer at facebook.com/ftmeade cats can get overheated very easily irreversible organ damage or die. Alan H. Feiler 301-677-5159 in humid and hot weather, particu- At the Pet Care Center, we do [email protected] Follow Fort Meade on Twitter larly in temperatures over 80 F. An animal’s not keep our dogs outside for longer than 10 at twitter.com/ftmeademd Design Coordinator fur acts like our skin — it is insulation. If dogs to 15 minutes at a time on a hot summer day. 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Guaranteed circulation: 11,285 SOUNDOFF!|THURSDAY, AUG. 13, 2015 NEWS 3 August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month Training tools help Important places to watch for suspi- cious activity include unit headquarters, community members access control points, public transporta- combat terrorist threats tion, religious facilities, amusement parks, sports and entertainment venues, recreation centers, fitness facilities, bar- By Mark A. George racks and lodging facilities, large gather- Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and ings (such as parades and fairs), schools, Security libraries, day care centers, hospitals, the commissary, Exchange, gas stations, Army leaders have proclaimed the banks and public transportation. month of August as Antiterrorism Suspicious activities can include: A Awareness Month. Fort Meade officials briefcase, suitcase, backpack or package understand terrorism is an enduring, being left behind; cars or trucks left in no persistent, worldwide threat to our na- parking zones in front of buildings; tion and our Army both in the continental strangers asking questions about security United States and overseas. forces or their procedures; chemical Army forces must seek to understand smells or fumes; a person wearing the threat, detect terrorist activities, and clothing that looks out of season (too big warn and defend against the full range of terrorist tactics. or too hot for the weather); purchase of Antiterrorism is the defensive element supplies or equipment that can be used to in our fight against terrorists and is an make bombs or weapons; or purchase of integral part of the Army’s efforts to uniforms without having the proper defeat terrorism. credentials. It’s imperative that the Fort Meade •Where to report: community remain vigilant in conduct- Community members can report sus- ing antiterrorism training to enhance our picious activities to military police and preparedness and defense against terror- local law enforcement and use the ist threats. iWATCH website at https://iwatchar- One of the most important training my.org/index.html (click on Fort Meade tools the Army has is the iWATCH link) or hotline at 301-677-2619. community-awareness program. •How to report: iWATCH is designed to create a constant Provide as much detail as possible awareness and understanding by indi- such as the date, time and location; what viduals and improve their ability to sense you saw; a description of the person or pending terrorist activities.