Fort Meade SoundOff for March 29, 2012

Commander’s Column
Soundoff!
Editorial Staff
Garrison Commander
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Spring Break! It’s about
balance, partnership, safety
Col. Edward C. Rothstein
Garrison Command
Sgt. Maj. Charles E. Smith
Public Affairs Officer
Chad T. Jones
Chad.T.Jones.civ@mail.mil starting April
Chief, Command Information I say it all the time — spring break is noth- 6. You also Commander’s
Philip H. Jones ing but goodness. know about coLUMN
Philip.H.Jones.civ@mail.mil It is the time of year where we shake off our Annapolis, the
Assistant Editor & Senior Writer winter doldrums and enjoy those things that Eastern Shore
Rona S. Hirsch only nature can provide. and, of course,
Staff Writer Lisa R. Rhodes For my children Sam and Emily and every the National
Staff Writer Brandon Bieltz other student, including those attending one Cherry Blos-
Design Coordinator Timothy Davis of the seven Anne Arundel County Public som Festival
Supplemental photography provided Schools on the installation, it is a time to put down in D.C.
by Patuxent Publishing Co. down the books and give your mind a much- But, what if
needed rest. At the same time, it gives families you are looking
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Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and how easy it is to let that work take away and is easily the best place to watch the planes
from quality time with your friends and fam- touch down at BWI.
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Requests for publication must reach the Public Affairs Office no later than Friday before the ing the office, but still taking your work home Also, if you really want to stay close to
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Bldg. 4409, Fort Meade, MD 20755-5025. Telephone: 301-677-1361; DSN: 622-1361. I know this, because I have to stop myself Courses, the Lanes, the new Kaboom! play-
from doing the same things and remind myself ground behind the Post Chapel and, of course,
Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage of the adage that you are supposed to work to Burba Park.
without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, handicap or sex of purchaser,
user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser live, not live to work. If you use our areas, please adhere to post
will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. Not taking the time for balance — whether regulations by keeping your pets on a leash
it is playing some golf, meeting with friends and cleaning up after them. It’s courtesy and
Printed by Patuxent Publishing Co., a private firm, in no way connected with the Department or reading a good book — can have detri- the right thing to do.
of the Army. Opinions expressed by the publisher and writers herein are their own and are mental effects. One, it increases your stress Finally, my battle buddy Command Sgt.
not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. The appearance
of advertisers in the publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of
level, which can lead to several issues, and can Maj. Charles Smith would get after me if I
the Army of the products or services advertised. also make you a less effective employee. Two, didn’t take this opportunity to remind you to
it takes away opportunities for you and your always be safe.
family to take advantage of all the things that Regardless of whether you’re packing up
are available in the area. the minivan to see family, hitting the beach
www.ftmeade.army.mil That’s where partnership and Team Meade or taking advantage of the activities around
come in. here, safety always needs to be at the front of
You can also keep track of Fort Meade on twitter at twitter.com/ftmeademd One of my most important jobs as garrison your mind.
and view the Fort Meade Blog at ftmeade.armylive.dodlive.mil. commander is to show the community what Dress appropriately for the weather, don’t
we do and what Fort Meade has to offer. But drink and drive, and do not be afraid to call
to truly live the motto that “Fort Meade isn’t someone for help are general rules to follow.
about the fence line; it’s about the community,” I also encourage you to take a few minutes
Co n t e n t s I also need to encourage you to see all that
our community offers. And trust me, there is
and read through IMCOM’s spring and sum-
mer safety brochure, which can be found on
enough out there for you to get two weeks, two the Fort Meade website or by following this
News.............................. 3 News to Use.......................... 7 days or even two hours of balance. link: http://bit.ly/GUfXzm.
Most of us know about the Inner Harbor in Other than that, have fun finding balance,
Trouble Ticket................ 4 Sports................................... 22 Baltimore and the awesomeness that is Cam- and thank you for all that you do.
den Yards, which is celebrating its 20th year Team Meade!
Community.................. 15 Movies.................................. 25

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News
Parking solutions explored to alleviate shortage
Police issuing
$85 tickets for
parking violations
By Brandon Bieltz
Staff Writer
With parking spaces becoming scarce
at some Fort Meade services, including
Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center
and Gaffney Fitness Center, garrison
officials are looking into options that will
help alleviate the parking shortage.
“The installation is aware that parking
is an issue, and we’re working towards
solving the problem the best that we
can, efficiently in a timely manner,” said
Fort Meade Police Lt. George Manning,
traffic supervisor for the Directorate of
Emergency Services.
Some are attributing the parking issues
to the 2005 Base Realignment and Clo-
sure, which brought nearly 5,700 employ-
ees to Fort Meade.
However, Fort Meade Transformation
director Bert Rice said the installation
planned for the influx of employees relo-
cating to the area.
“We think we pretty well accommo-
dated for BRAC agencies,” he said.
When the new BRAC facilities were
built, agencies were told that there would
not be a parking space for every relocated
employee.
To ensure enough spaces for those photo by brandon bieltz
who work at the new facilities, agencies To curtail illegal parking such as these vehicles on Llewellyn Avenue across from Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center, garrison
have found alternative methods of trans- officials are exploring options to solve parking problems throughout the post.
portation such as carpooling and shuttle
services. Some agencies — and now gar- two years during the construction of a Officials are also considering vacant the vehicles cause safety issues such
rison staff — have also started to allow new Exchange facility. (See the March and underused parking lots that can be as parking in front of fire hydrants, in
teleworking. 22 Soundoff! article at http://go.usa.gov/ utilized as additional options, but they access aisles that emergency vehicles use
These strategies, Rice said, have assist- Es7 ) must “make sense for the installation,” or when a vehicle is parked too far onto
ed garrison officials in preventing the Manning said the parking shortage is Rice said. the road.
parking problem from becoming worse. likely to get worse before it gets better While the garrison works to resolve The location of No Parking signs are
“If you have fewer people and vehicles, with more construction ahead. But Rice current parking problems, Rice said it dictated by Maryland state laws and
you don’t need as many parking spaces,” is working through possible solutions, also needs to look ahead to see how Army regulations, which stipulate where
he said. with Kimbrough as a primary project. further installation growth may affect vehicles can or cannot park based on
One effect BRAC has had on park- “We’re working with Kimbrough to future parking. proximity to features such as intersec-
ing is the amount of customers at such alleviate the severe parking issues they “We have to be smart enough to know tions, crosswalks or stop signs.
services as Kimbrough and Gaffney, said have over there,” Rice said. “We’re trying what’s going to happen in the future,” “If we have a sign put up for no park-
Manning. real hard.” he said. ing, it’s referencing something; there’s a
Garrison officials are actively search- Rice discussed several options includ- Lack of ample parking is not an excuse method to it,” Manning said.
ing for solutions to solve those issues. ing shuttling Kimbrough employees from for parking in illegal locations, such as on Editors note: For more information about
In addition, they are preparing to satellite parking lots to the facility. Ide- the side of Llewellyn Aveune or desig- Fort Meade’s Transportation Demand
mitigate anticipated parking shortages ally, additional parking for Kimbrough nated No Parking areas, Manning said. Management program, including shuttles,
in the summer when the Post Exchange will be within walking distance to the Fort Meade Police will issue tickets ride sharing and telework options, visit
parking lot will be blocked off for up to facility. of $85 for illegally parked vehicles when www.ftmeade.army.mil/transportation.

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Have you noticed an issue on post Community
Community
Trouble
and wondered if anything is being
done to fix it? Email concerns and
issues to chad.t.jones.civ@mail.
Crime Watch
Ticket mil. Each week, Soundoff! will Compiled by the Fort Meade Directorate of Emergency Services
address issues identified on post
March 23, Failure to stop was 44 mph in a posted 25-
and describe what is being done to after unattended vehicle or mph zone. A traffic stop was
solve them. property damage accident, conducted. A check with the
driving vehicle without license National Crime Information
and driving without consent Center showed that the motor-
of owner: The Directorate of ist’s registration was expired
Emergency Services was noti- and that his driver’s license was
fied of a larceny of private suspended. The driver could not
property. An investigation revealed produce his vehicle’s registration or
that the juvenile dependent of the proof of insurance.
victim took her vehicle and drove it
to school without permission. March 23, Violation of a civilian pro-
tective order, violation of a military
March 24, Driving at speed exceeding protective order: The Directorate of
limit, driving on suspended license, Emergency Services was notified of
driving uninsured vehicle, driving with a violation of a protective order and
expired registration: A unit observed a unit no-contact order. A unit met
a vehicle traveling at a high rate with the victim who stated that her
of speed. Radar indicated the speed husband had made contact with her.

Construction
Zone
Ongoing construction and renovations
on Fort Meade
file photo

Play equipment near the Boundless Playground is currently undergoing repairs.
Seven scheduled projects may impact drivers:
• Heritage Park: Shoulder work and lane closures on English
Avenue, McKay, Upton, Washington, Estridge, Butler and Croft until
Issue: Plan: Status: May 25
• 9800 Area: Shoulder work and lane closures on 3rd Cavalry Road,
Love Road, Emory Road and Cochrane Lane until June 1
The Installation Safety Office Repair the play equipment Repairs are under way • Reece Road: Ongoing shoulder work and lane closures from Jacobs
has deemed and marked so that it is functional Road to Route 175
some play equipment at • Ernie Pyle Street: Ongoing shoulder work between 20th Street and
Burba Lake as unsafe MacArthur Road
• Leonard Wood Avenue: Ongoing shoulder work and temporary
Community members Maintain a minimum of Golf operations will lane closure between Rock Avenue and Broadfoot Road
have concerns about golf 18 holes at current site; continue through • Rockenbach Road: Ongoing shoulder work near the National
course service availability in restoring golf operations May 1; The Clubhouse will Security Agency entrance
light of Base Closure and on a site south of the remain open for catering • Rockenbach Road and Cooper Avenue intersection: Shoulder work
Realignment from April 5 to May 11
installation is also proposed and conferences The schedule is subject to change due to weather or other circum-
stances. Changes will be posted on Fort Meade’s Facebook page and
Youth Services Sports Renovate the Youth Services Actual use of fields is official website.
Complex is in need of Sports Complex expected to be this fall
renovations to allow grass to mature


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Women’s equality
celebrated at post
observance
By Mike Milord Women’s Empowerment,” Jones stressed
Army Cyber Command empowerment.
Women’s history came alive March “We need to invest others with power;
22 for more than 300 service members the ranks and titles go away,” said Jones,
and civilians at McGill Training Center noting that she most reveres the title
during the 2012 National Women’s His- “mommy.”
tory Month observance hosted by Army “What are left are the future leaders
Cyber Command. that we have helped to grow by enabling
The event featured retired Command others to perform and develop their own
Sgt. Maj. Michele S. Jones, director of talents,” she said.
External Veteran/Military Affairs and Jones reflected on a time when she
Community Outreach, U.S. Office of was asked to testify before Congress to
Personnel Management, who discussed answer a question about her opinion.
her personal steps to success. “My opinion is irrelevant,” said Jones
Spc. Paula L. Ashcraft, 298th Signal to the elected officials’ surprise. “My job
Company, 302nd Signal Battalion, Fort is to tell you what Soldiers and families
Detrick, sang the National Anthem a are telling me.”
cappella, followed by the invocation On leadership, she said the test is what
from Chaplain (Maj.) Grace R. Hollis- the organization does while you’re away.
Taylor of the 902nd Military Intelligence “Empower them to take care in your
Group. absence,” Jones said. “What they do
Representing Lt. Gen. Rhett A. Her- when you’re not looking is the best mea-
nandez, commanding general of Army sure of how successful you are.”
Cyber Command, Chief of Staff Col. Jones alluded to a list of leadership Photo by brendan cavanaugh
Brian P. Moore introduced Jones. characteristics she has developed during Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Michele S. Jones, director of External Veteran/Military
“Today we have an awesome opportu- her years in the Senior Executive Service Affairs and Community Outreach, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, holds up a
nity to hear Ms. Jones,” Moore said. “It and the Army. doll that she calls her “legacy reminder” during the National Women’s History Month
is important that we observe diversity to “First, the only ‘I’ is the individual you Observance on March 22. More than 300 service members and civilians attended the
share experiences and life’s lessons.” are selecting to lead,” she said. “Next, is annual event at McGill Training Center.
At the onset of her message, Jones tapping into the individual’s talents and
requested a moment of silence “for those strengths. Third, knowledge is power was wrong,’ ” Jones said. “Then there is the faceless doll,” Jones said. “The wand
American forces who remain in harm’s when it is shared — empower someone the wishbone, to have hope and believe in is a reminder that we need to empower
way.” to grow and spread the seeds. Then edu- yourself; otherwise, it won’t happen. others.”
Vowing to “speak from the heart,” cate through formal and informal ways “To combat the haters, the stealers, Moore, joined by Command Sgt. Maj.
Jones described herself as “a recipient of — take the person aside.” those who are negative, the funny bone Roger P. Blackwood, Army Cyber, then
the contributions made by women.” Jones also discussed the importance is a powerful tool. Rather than stay- presented Jones and Ashcraft with awards
Jones previously served 25 years in of teaching, taking ownership, holding ing angry, learn to laugh, let it go. Go and Army Cyber Command coins.
the Army and Army Reserve, growing people accountable, providing rewards around or over the obstacle.” “On behalf of Lieutenant General
from a Soldier, acceding to the rank and confronting fear. The fourth part of the bones theory, Hernandez, Army Cyber and the Fort
of command sergeant major and the “I have three daughters,” said Jones. “I said Jones, involves the tailbone and the Meade communities, thanks for your
first woman in Army history to serve as want them to be independent and make importance of not sitting on it. inspiring words today, and more so,
command sergeant major of the Army sound decisions. That’s how we should “Nothing will happen unless you get thanks for your continued commitment
Reserve. guide those who will lead in the future.” off your tailbone, take action and do and dedication of service to the men and
“We have the opportunity to serve, not Jones shared her own fear of heights what’s necessary to be successful,” she women of our armed forces, their fami-
because we are women, but because we and how she learned to confront it by said. lies, and our nation,” Blackwood said
are Americans,” she said. undergoing paratrooper training. In closing, Jones shared two items during the presentation to Jones.
Jones attributed her success as a leader She then revealed her “bones” theory from her tool kit that she said helped her: After the presentation, Col. Olen Kel-
to five tenets - loyalty, leadership, liberty, during which she asked the audience a faceless Soldier doll and a magic wand, ley, director, G-6 Army Cyber, praised
life and legacy - and she encouraged the what they thought were the most impor- complete with a mystical tune. Jones’ presentation.
audience to exemplify those traits in tant bones. “This Soldier is to remind me of our “Ms. Jones is an exceptionally moti-
their own service. “Backbone is having the courage to legacy to help our men and women in vating speaker,” Kelley said. “She kept
Citing the 2012 Women’s History stand your ground, to go against the tide the armed forces and their families, her promise to keep our attention. She is
Month Theme, “Women’s Education - when it is right, to say ‘I need help’ or ‘I without regard to who they are, hence very energetic and very accomplished.”


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AWG Soldier awarded the Soldier’s Medal
By Maj. Sonise Lumbaca
Asymmetric Warfare Group Public
Affairs
A U.S. Army Asymmetric Warfare
Group Soldier was awarded the Soldier’s
Medal during a ceremony Friday held in
his honor at Fort Eustis, Va.
Master Sgt. Joshua E. Powell, an
operational advisor for the AWG, was
presented the medal by Gen. Robert W.
Cone, Training and Doctrine Command
commanding general, for saving the life
of a drowning South African soldier on
Sept. 17, 2011, while participating in the
training exercise, Southern Warrior, in
South Africa.
“I am truly humbled and honored
by the whole situation,” Powell said. “I
never thought that it would mean so
much. I did what was needed to be done,
to help a comrade in need.”
Southern Warrior was a joint multi-
national integrated exercise in which the
scenario required special forces soldiers
from Southern African Development
Community countries to react to several
strategic emergencies.
Powell, among other AWG members,
participated in the exercise to advise on
village stability operations.
According to Powell, on one particu-
lar day of the exercise, the weather was
unseasonably warm, between 50 and
60 degrees. Soldiers participating in the
exercise were located ocean side on a
beachfront. When the opportunity pre-
sented itself, they went into the water to
wash and cool themselves off.
One South African soldier, a non-
swimmer, waded deeper into the water Photo by Capt. Jason Spalding

than his comrades. Within seconds, the Master Sgt. Joshua E. Powell, an operational advisor for the U.S. Army Asymmetric Warfare Group, receives the Soldier’s Medal
soldier was pulled deeper into the ocean from Gen. Robert W. Cone, commanding general of the Training and Doctrine Command, during an awards ceremony on March
due to the strong current. 23 at Fort Eustis, Va. Powell was awarded the medal for saving the life of a South African soldier during a training exercise in
“My first thought was, ‘This is not South Africa.
happening,’” said Powell, who did not
have any previous lifeguard experience. swimming].” said. “There was a point where I believed than hardware.”
“One minute we are speaking to [our Powell swam more than 200 meters. we were both in danger.” When presenting Powell with the Sol-
South African comrades] about the sce- Besides dealing with the distance and While exhausted and cold, both ser- dier’s Medal in front of an audience of
nario, the next thing we are hearing is strong current, Powell said he was chal- vice members were in good health when his family members, senior military per-
‘help, help.’ ” lenged by other obstacles: low water they made it to shore. sonnel and peers, Cone echoed Powell’s
Powell noted that the current was temperatures, which made it difficult The South African soldier was grate- regard for living the Army Values.
pulling the soldier deeper into the ocean to breathe, and the language barri- ful for Powell’s actions. In his own words “When I talk about valor, I believe
and felt that something had to be done ers, which complicated communication he said, “If it were not for Sergeant First it’s a character issue,” Cone said. “The
despite the turbulent conditions. So he efforts in telling the drowning soldier Class Powell’s bravery, I would have issue is there’s no time to think; either
went in to save the soldier. He said that what to do. drowned; I didn’t know what to do and you have it in your heart and soul to
his response to help by entering the He also was exhausted and over- I was scared.” do the right thing, or you don’t. And in
ocean was second nature. whelmed by the water he had swallowed Powell attributes his quick response this case, this tremendous noncommis-
“As soon as I had seen and identi- by the time he reached the drowning to the values the Army has taught him sioned officer who certainly has it — all
fied what was happening, I immediately soldier. throughout his military career. of the markings of one of the Army’s
began removing my uniform,” he said. “I “The current pulled me under quite “Loyalty and personal courage,” Pow- finest NCOs — did the right thing to
thought it would reduce the drag [while a few times before hitting land,” Powell ell said. “Life is always more important save a life.”

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News To Use
Celebrating the Month of the Military Child
By William Bradner children may need support, now more make and the support they provide to the strength of
IMCOM Public Affairs than ever. Many are dealing with a new their Soldier-parent(s) and families. our nation by
The Month of the Military Child begins reality. Often added to their burden is The celebrations vary on each instal- contributing
Sunday. This year’s theme, developed by adjustment to a parent who’s returned lation based on resources, deployment to the strength
the Army Teen Panel, is “Military Kids: home with severe wounds, post-traumatic status of installation units and other of the Army
Heroes for the Future.” stress or other medical issues. factors. They can be as simple as Child family.
More than 1.7 million children have at “In many cases, the simple fact that Development Center events where par- The Army
least one parent serving in the military. mom or dad is now home, and the fam- ents are invited to share at assemblies recognizes and
An estimated 900,000 children have had ily dynamic has changed, can have a big why their children are their heroes, or as appreciates the
one or both parents deployed multiple impact in a child’s life,” Hamlin said. complex as a day of parades, carnivals sacrifices our
times over the last 10 years. Taking a moment to thank military and youth activities. children make
“Now that troop strength in combat kids for their service and the sacrifices In many cases, garrisons combine daily, and is
is being drawn down, there’s a tendency they’ve made during 10 years of conflict, spring festivals or other planned events committed to
to just breathe a sigh of relief and think Hamlin said, is a simple way to remind to coincide with MOMC activities. maintaining
things will all go back to normal,” said everyone that as resilient as they’ve prov- The Month of the Military Child cre- excellence in schools, youth services and
Lisa Hamlin, director of Child, Youth en to be, our military children still need ates awareness of the service and sacri- child care to support our children and
and School Services at the Installation our support. fices of our military’s children. It is an their families.
Management Command. Garrisons around the world are devel- opportunity to thank children for their
However, many child development and oping events and celebrations designed to support to our nation’s war fighters, and Editor’s note: For more information,
mental health experts believe military recognize the sacrifices military children recognize the important role they play in visit www.ftmeade.army.mil/soundoff/mmc.


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Six DHR retirees honored at luncheon
By Rona S. Hirsch
Staff Writer
When Almaria “Rita” Coates first start-
ed working at the Directorate of Human
Resources, Lyndon Johnson was president,
the war in Vietnam was raging, Green Bay Wearing rose
won Super Bowl I, a gallon of gas cost 33 corsages, Talma
cents and Elvis married Priscilla. Brayboy, Carol
That was 1967. Now, 44 years later, Coates Jackson, Lelia
is retiring as chief of reassignments of DHR’s McLean, Almaria
Personnel Strength Management, along with Coates, Cynthia
five other DHR staffers. Johnson and
It’s not often that six longtime employees Viesta Williams
with decades of service retire at the same time are recognized
from an entire organization. So on Friday, for their decades
the DHR bid a grand farewell at a three-hour of service by the
retirement luncheon at Club Meade that Directorate of
featured an awards presentation, slide show, Human Resources
music and poetry followed by dancing at the at their retirement
Brass Lounge. luncheon attended
“This is fantastic,” said Coates, who resides by 150 people
in Annapolis. “I see so much love out there. I Friday at Club
am going miss seeing everyone. We’ve grown Meade.
to be such a great family.” Photo by Nate Pesce
As the six women were escorted into the
ballroom and took their seats at a long table thing you earn by time, experience and wis- praise and anecdotes about each retiree. to ski in Colorado and Nevada and volunteer
decorated with balloons and votive candles, dom. ... The empowerment of these ladies is “You’re one in a million,” she said to in her community and church.
the 150 people who attended — family, through that time, energy, passion and love Coates. “Your inspiration as a role model “I’m looking forward to spending time
friends and current and former co-workers they have for this community. and mentor will be missed.” together and traveling, and just enjoying life,”
— stood and later applauded. “Thank you for all you have done. ... You Bernadine Bautista, lead tech for Strength said Johnson, who resides in Severna Park
“It’s such a tribute,” said Cynthia Johnson have left your mark on Fort Meade every day Management, and retired 1st Sgt. Rod- with her husband, Roger, who will retire after
of Retirement Services, who retired after you came to work, 44 years on down.” ney Ramsey, who is replacing Coates, then 41 years with Anne Arundel County Public
37 years on Fort Meade (35 with the Mili- As participants dined on ribs, fish and presented a framed photograph of Coates Schools.
tary Personnel Division, including the past enchiladas, a slide show displayed images of bearing the inscription “The Cornerstone of Jackson, 69, who joined DHR in 1996,
decade as a Retirement Services officer). “All the retirees at work and with family. MPD” that will hang in the office. will catch up on her reading and volunteer.
37 of my years have been serving Soldiers, “This [recognition] is so much more than In his remarks, Deputy Installation Com- Williams plans to open a data processing
retirees and their families, and I’ve enjoyed I ever imagined, above and beyond,” said mander John Moeller said this was the fourth business.
all 37 years.” McClean, 56, of Owings Mills, who joined retirement ceremony he attended that week. “I like work,” the Odenton resident said.
Wendy Messick, director of DHR, wel- DHR in 1992. “There are over 400 years of experience,” he But Brayboy, 63, drew laughs and applause
comed everyone to the bittersweet event Music was provided by “DJ Rich,” aka said. “You can’t just hire new employees who for what she will not do:
honoring her staff. “It’s a sad time to say Richard Lee, chief of DHR’s Military Per- have that knowledge and experience. I don’t “I will never, never, ever work again.”
goodbye to these stars,” she said. sonnel Division. “Almost 200 years of com- know what we will do.” The Temple Hill resident, who worked
The group, who had signed up for the bined service, I feel like I owe them this,” Lee Then, turning to the retirees, Moeller said, from 1987 to 2010 in Human Resources
Voluntary Early Retirement Plan, included said of the event. “You are and always will be part of the Fort Command in Alexandria, Va., said she will
four members of DHR’s Personnel Ser- After lunch, each retiree was called for- Meade family.” “travel some and enjoy my family and what-
vices branch: Lelia McLean, retiring after 32 ward with her spouse and/or children and Retired Sgt. 1st Class Sammy Payne, ever life God has left for me.”
years; Carol Jackson, retiring after 29 years; showered with awards, gifts and hugs. executive assistant to the deputy chief of After the presentations, each retiree was
Talma “T.J.” Brayboy, retiring after 28 years; That included a plaque from the Fort staff the Pentagon, recited the poem “Tribute given a moment to speak.
and Viesta Williams, retiring after 24 years. Meade Civilian Welfare Fund; a Retirement to Old Glory” and presented a folded flag to “I’m not gonna miss you because I’m
“Thank you for making Monday through Services pin and certificate; a Department Brayboy, a former sergeant who served in the going to see you again,” Williams said.
Friday so enjoyable,” said Jackson, 69, to the of the Army Certificate of Appreciation for Army from 1974 to 1982. “I want to thank everyone I worked
audience. The Hanover resident has worked immediate family; DA retirement certificate; Among those who attended was Steve with,” Johnson said. “I can honestly say
for the garrison since 1986 after working for a citation signed by Gov. Martin O’Malley; Ashley, a former colleague of Coates and it’s been a pleasure. ... And this has been a
Defense Finance and Accounting Services on a brick from garrison command with the Johnson, who flew in from Maine. wonderful send-off.”
Fort Meade for four years. retiree’s name and years of service for the “It’s great; they deserve it,” said Ashley, Coates delivered the final thanks.
In his remarks, Garrison Commander Walk of Fame at Constitution Park; a black who retired in 2010 as Retirement Services “The grace of God has made it possible
Col. Edward C. Rothstein discussed a theme marble plaque with a gold clock from DHR; officer. “It’s the end of an era for the MPD for me to serve 44 years, seven months,” she
of last week’s Women’s History Month and a commander’s coin within a framed with Rita and Cynthia retiring.” said. “I’ve inherited so many families. ... It’s
observance — empowerment. photograph of the Roberts Avenue building Retirement plans vary for the group. While just so nice to have you all here. I love you
“Empowerment comes by leading by where they had previously worked. all share a desire to travel and spend time all. And now my life is in God’s hands — all
example,” he said. “Empowerment is some- During the presentations, Messick offered with family, Coates, who is 70, will continue my dreams and all my plans.”


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American Water has extended its
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AER offers new categories of assistance
By Jason Kelly is to assist Soldiers and their families
Emerging Media Manager establishing a household when their
More emergency assistance for Sol-
diers and their families is available
quarters have no furniture.
Help also is available to Soldiers AER update
through Army Emergency Relief. who lost their furniture in a natural
Expenses for family-member dental disaster. The Fort Meade Army Emergency Relief
care, basic furniture needs, and replace- Assistance for a replacement vehicle campaign has collected $13,935 as of
ment and rental vehicles are covered helps Soldiers when the cost to repair Sunday.
effective Jan. 1 through the program, their current vehicle is more than it is The goal is to collect $80,000 by May 15.
said Wallace Turner, the installation’s worth. Each unit should have an AER representative
AER officer. Help for dental care, basic furniture who can assist with donations.
“These new opportunities for assis- needs and a replacement vehicle is lim- Contributions can also be made with a credit
tance reinforce AER’s mission of the ited to $4,000. card online at www.aerhq.org.
Army taking care of its own,” he said. A rental vehicle for Soldiers who are For more information, call Wallace Turner, AER
The additions were made to meet the on emergency leave or waiting for the officer, at 301-677-5768.
changing needs of today’s Soldiers and repair of their primary vehicle is gener-
their families, according to a statement ally available for seven to 10 days.
released March 1 by AER National “AER also provides grants and inter- Assistance is evaluated on a case-by- the pay grades of E8, W3 or 03 do not
Headquarters. est-free loans for medical and hospital case basis and must comply with Army require the signature.
Dental care eligible for AER assis- [expenses], emergency travel, rent, utili- Regulation 930-4, which governs the Blank forms can be downloaded
tance includes diagnosis, fillings, crowns, ties and funeral expenses as well as loss program. on AER’s website at www.aerhq.org.
root canals, extractions, sealants and of funds and nonreceipt of pay,” Turner Applicants must complete AER Once the application is completed and
emergency care to alleviate pain. said. Form 700 and have it signed by their approved, applicants can schedule an
Basic furniture needs include beds, Last year, more than $700,000 was commander or first sergeant to verify appointment by calling the AER office
cribs, sofas, chairs and tables. The intent distributed to Fort Meade Soldiers. they are on active duty. Soldiers above at 301-677-5590 or 301-677-5768.

Longtime volunteer honors late husband
By Lisa R. Rhodes dedication.
Staff Writer Garrison Commander Col. Edward
To celebrate her 95th birthday Tues- Rothstein, Garrison Chaplain (Lt. Col.)
day, Louise Outlaw, a longtime Fort Sid Taylor and Missy Duncan, a former
Meade volunteer and Meade Area Gar- president of the Meade Area Garden
den Club member, paid tribute to her Club who worked with Le Roy Outlaw,
late husband at a memorial site at Burba attended the dedication.
Park Cottage. “It was very heart-moving,” said Out-
Outlaw, two family members and the law, who attended the event with her
Meade Area Garden Club dedicated a son LeRoy Brookins Outlaw and her
headstone at the base of a tree that was grandson Ollan McElligott. “I was just
planted by the club in 1995 to honor overwhelmed and highly honored.”
retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Le Roy After the dedication, Outlaw joined
Outlaw. garden club members for lunch at Club
The retired warrant officer, who died Meade.
in 1994, served in Korea and Vietnam. A member of the Meade Area Gar-
After retiring from the Army in 1971, den Club for more than 30 years, Out-
he volunteered with the Meade Area law has also been active in the Officers’
Garden Club, the Post Chapel, the USO Spouses’ Club, the Retired Officers’
and the American Red Cross. Wives’ Club and the Protestant Women
The garden club planted the tree of the Chapel.
at Burba Park Cottage to recognize In 2008, she was named the Fort
Outlaw’s husband for his years of com- Meade Lifetime Volunteer of the Year
munity service. Outlaw said a bookmark for more than 45 years of service to
was also placed on a limb of the tree in various organizations on post.
his honor but was lost. Outlaw said she and her husband photo by Chris Thiel
In memory of her husband, Out- became volunteers because it was how Louise Outlaw pays tribute to her late husband, retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Le
law paid for a headstone by Hardesty they were raised by their parents. Roy Outlaw, with her son LeRoy Brookins Outlaw during a brief dedication ceremony
Funeral Home in Gambrills, which laid “It’s a part of life,” she said. Tuesday afternoon at Burba Lake Cottage. The headstone was placed in front of a
the headstone at the site prior to the tree planted by the Meade Area Garden Club in 1995.


C ommunity
Spring is in the air
Region offers fun spring break activities
By Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer
The start of the spring and Easter break
for the Anne Arundel County Public
Schools on Monday means families will be
looking for inexpensive ways to have fun.
Below is a listing of family-friendly
activities in Maryland, Washington, D.C.,
and Virginia that can be enjoyed for free or
at a reasonable cost until April 9. Enjoy!
Maryland:
• Six Flags America, 13710 Central Ave.,
Mitchellville
Leisure Travel Services is offering a
Month of the Military Child special for
all-day park tickets for $23 per person
for active-duty service members and DoD
civilians from Saturday to April 9.
Tickets can be used throughout the
week and include a free, daily ice-cream
social at the park from 1 to 3 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at LTS, which
is located in the Outdoor Recreation The National
building at 2300 Wilson St. For more Cherry Blossom
information, call 301-677-7354. Festival in
• “We’ll Knock Your ‘Sox Off’ ” - Bowie Washington D.C.,
Baysox Baseball Opening Game is just one of
The Baysox opens its 20th season several activities
against the Harrisburg Senators on April available to
5 at 7 p.m. at Prince George’s Stadium, families during
4101 Crain Highway, Bowie. spring break.
Tickets can be purchased at www.
baysox.com. 313-7271. Washington, D.C.: and 9th streets.
• Family Dance Jam • Baltimore Art Museums Advance reservations are recommend-
Dance BMore, a professional dance • National Cherry Blossom Festival
Baltimore features two free art muse- This year marks the centennial of the ed. The convenience fee for online res-
company based in Baltimore, offers a free ums: The Walters Art Museum and Bal- ervations is $1.50 per person, although
night of salsa, disco and hip-hop danc- 3,000 cherry blossom trees given to the
timore Museum of Art. United States by Japan in 1912. The trees, admission to all of the National Archive
ing for parents and children on Tuesdays The Walters Art Museum is interna- exhibits is free.
from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. which are located along the Tidal Basin,
tionally known for its renowned collec- are part of an annual celebration until Reserved visits are available for guided
The event is located at St. John’s tion of art that includes pre-dynastic tours Monday through Friday at 9:45
Church, 2640 St. Paul St. at the corner April 27.
Egypt, 20th-century Europe, Greek sculp- • Live performances a.m.
of 27th Street, Baltimore. For more infor- tures and medieval paintings. Visitors can also wait in the general
mation, call 917-776-2728. Free and diverse music, dance, martial
Located at 600 North Charles St., the arts and marching band performances public line for entry at any time, starting
Walters is open Wednesdays through will be held Saturday until April 15 at at 10 a.m. until 90 minutes before closing
• Centennial Park, 10000 Route 108, at 7 p.m. until Labor Day.
Ellicott City Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more the Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the
information, call 410-547-9000 Washington Monument. For more information, visit www.
The 337-acre park features a paved, The Baltimore Museum of Art holds Performances are held Sunday to archives.gov.
2.6-mile walking, running and biking 90,000 works of art, including pieces by Thursday from noon to 5 p.m., and Fri- • The National Zoo
trail; a 54-acre, man-made lake; play- Pablo Picasso, Paul Cézanne and Vincent day and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. Visitors can view sloth bears, fishing
grounds; and nine picnic pavilions. van Gogh. For a listing of performances, visit cats, red pandas, clouded leopards, small-
The lake is home to variety of wildlife Located at 10 Art Museum Drive, www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org. clawed otters, a Japanese giant salaman-
such as white-tailed deer, beavers, foxes, the BMA is open Wednesdays through • Documents of the Founding Fathers der, orangutans and giant pandas along
turtles, herons and many other bird spe- Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Visitors to the National Archives can the zoo’s Asia trail.
cies, and is stocked with bass, trout, sun- Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to view the original Declaration of Indepen- All animal exhibits are open daily until
fish and tiger muskies for fishing. 6 p.m. For more information, call 443- dence, Constitution and Bill of Rights in October from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admis-
The park is open from 7 a.m. to 573-1700. the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom sion is free.
dusk. For more information, call 410- at Constitution Avenue, NW, between 7th

F eature

Trucks move in as
Manor View Disposal
digs into next phase
By Denise Tegtmeyer and Paul Fluck
Environmental Division
The excavation of methane-generating buried trash at the Manor View dump site
began March 23 and remains on schedule.
To date, 390 tons of the approximately 12,000 tons of buried trash have been safely
removed and transported off post to an approved landfill.
When the trash removal is complete, the site will be backfilled and leveled, leaving
an open, flat field for future beneficial use.
For more information, call the Environmental Office at 301-677-9854.

Cleanup timeline
• February to March: Site preparation (four weeks - complete)
• March to May: Trash excavation, off-post disposal and backfilling (nine
weeks)
• May: Site restoration (two weeks)
Ongoing: Air monitoring, methane monitoring; traffic, dust, odor and noise
control; and public outreach activities

Photo by Noah Scialom

A contractor from ARCADIS enters the staging area at the 10-acre Manor View dump Photo by Denise Tegtmeyer
site, location near the intersection of MacArthur Road and 2nd Corps Boulevard An excavator digs into the buried trash layer at the Manor View dump site on Monday.
on Monday. The excavation, disposal and backfill of the site is scheduled to take The excavation is part of the remediation associated with methane gas safety hazards
approximately nine weeks. Site restoration, which is expected to take two weeks, at the site.
will follow.


F eature

Photo by Denise Tegtmeyer

Above: An excavator places trash that was buried at the Manor View dump site into
a truck Friday to be hauled off post.

Left: Crews begin the process of removing methane-generating trash near a vacated
house by the Manor View dump site on Monday. Officials vacated approximately 20
homes closest to the site as a final safety precaution in 2005.
Photo by Noah Scialom

Once completed, the Manor View site will include safety fencing, new signs along
2nd Corps Boulevard and restoring the site to a flat grass field. The cleanup project
is being carried out by the Directorate of Public Works’ Environmental

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True Grit
Expert speaks about resiliency in youths
By Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer
The most important goal of parenting
is to raise children to be successful adults
who are happy, hardworking, compas-
sionate and creative — and able to bounce
back from life’s challenges.
That is the philosophy of Dr. Ken-
neth Ginsburg, a nationally renowned
pediatrician and author, who shared his
strategies on how to achieve this goal
in “Building Resiliency in Children and
Teens: A Workshop for Educators and
Caregivers.”
The workshop, held March 22 at Meade
High School, was sponsored by the Child,
Adolescent and Family Behavioral Health
Office at Joint Base Lewis-McChord,
Wash., and the high school. Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg,
The workshop was one of three events a nationally renowned
that Ginsburg facilitated at Meade High. pediatrician and author,
Before the afternoon resiliency work- shares his philosophy
shop on March 22, Ginsburg spoke to on developing resiliency
more than 1,000 students about stress in youths during a
management in three separate school workshop for educators
assemblies held that morning in the audi- and caregivers on March
torium. 22 at Meade High School.
photo by lisa r. rhodes
The following day, Ginsburg led a
daylong workshop on resiliency in mili-
tary children that was targeted to mental Philadelphia and is an associate professor things they do right and for their commit- society and the world,” he said.
health clinicians. of pediatrics at the University of Pennsyl- ment to integrity. Helping children see their own self-
Many of the educators and caregivers vania School of Medicine, said this can be The key to helping young people is worth and encouraging them to become
who attended the March 22 resiliency achieved by instilling what he calls “The to see them as problem-solvers, not as problem-solvers also means not breaking
workshop were also parents, so Gins- 7 Cs: The Essential Building Blocks of problems. their spirit, Ginsburg said.
burg tailored his presentation to fit their Resilience.” “When we see them as experts in their “When I make a human being feel bad
needs. These building blocks are competence, own lives, we are facilitators who help about themselves, they are paralyzed,” he
Ginsburg used humor and real-life confidence, connection, character, contri- them come up with their own solutions,” said. “When we focus on the problem,
scenarios to help the audience under- bution, coping and control. he said. “When kids own their own solu- kids feel ashamed and do worse.”
stand how they can foster resiliency and Ginsburg said adults can do real harm tions, they learn that they matter.” Ginsburg said that while adults should
self-esteem in youths without damaging to children when they praise them only for In addition to his work as a pediatri- not ignore the risks of drugs, teenage
their spirit. their intelligence and their accomplish- cian and educator, Ginsburg is also the pregnancy, violence and other social
While resiliency is not a character trait ments. This was done by many parents director of Health Services at Covenant problems when dealing with youths, they
- something that a person is born with - and caregivers two decades ago. House Pennsylvania, an agency that can help young people redirect negative
Ginsburg said it can be encouraged with “We made everyone feel unique and serves homeless and marginalized youth behavior by emphasizing their strengths
a foundation of unconditional love and special,” Ginsburg said. in Philadelphia. and helping them devise their own plan
high expectations. The problem is that “sometimes, life is In counseling youths who are gang for getting back on the right track.
“Resilience is the ability to overcome awful,” Ginsburg said, “and when chil- members, drug addicts and prostitutes, “They have to understand that they
adversity,” he said. “It is a mindset — do dren didn’t feel special, they fell apart.” Ginsburg said he has found that service have value and it has to come from your
you see a hardship as a catastrophe or as Children also should be praised for opportunities are most effective in helping heart,” Ginsburg said.
an opportunity to change?” their effort in life so they can build young people find purpose in their lives. Mary Vincitore, the parent of a teenage
Ginsburg said it is important that important skills and become competent, “Making a contribution is the ultimate daughter, said the workshop validated
children grow up to be generous and Ginsburg said, noting that adults can act of resilience,” Ginsburg said. “When what she is doing right as a parent and
compassionate and “have the empathy to undermine children when they don’t allow you’re going through a rough time, help- highlighted areas that need work.
help repair the world.” them to pick up the pieces after a disap- ing someone else makes you feel good.” “Instead of praising for intelligence
But children must also have “tenacity pointment. Ginsburg said service helps young peo- and that everything should be easy —
and grit,” he said. Rather than focusing too much on intel- ple understand their self-worth. that’s really challenging for me,” she said.
Ginsburg, who specializes in adolescent ligence, Ginsburg said children should be “We need every kid to have a plan to “How to really build self-esteem is hard
medicine at the Children’s Hospital of praised for their character — for the commit to helping the neighborhood, to practice.”


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