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1. Soundoff!
vol. 65 no. 2 Published in the interest of the Fort Meade community
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January 17, 2013
grand opening
photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Harp
Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein and Elaine Rogers, president of USO-Metro, cut the ribbon Tuesday morning, marking the official opening of the new USO-Metro
Fort Meade Center. The 2,200-square-foot facility, located at 6th Armored Cavalry Road, was provided at no cost to the USO by the garrison. For the story, see Page 3.
MLK DAY inaugurating UPCOMING EVENTS
Meade celebrates Meade units, NCO Today, 7-10 p.m.: Karaoke Night - The Lanes
civil rights leader’s provide support to Friday, 7-10 p.m.: Lounge Party - The Lanes
swearing-in ceremony Friday, 6:30-10 p.m.: CYSS Parents Night Out
vision, dedication
Tuesday, 1 p.m.: Tax Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Bldg. 4217, Roberts Ave.
page 8 page 10 wednesday, 10 a.m.: DINFOS Ground Breaking Ceremony - DINFOS

2. Commander’s Column
Soundoff!
Editorial Staff
Garrison Commander
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Military customs,
Col. Edward C. Rothstein
courtesies, traditions
Garrison Command
Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Latter
Public Affairs Officer
Chad T. Jones
Chad.T.Jones.civ@mail.mil
Chief, Command Information
Philip H. Jones First, I want to take this opportunity to thank courtesies and
Philip.H.Jones.civ@mail.mil every service member and their family for their traditions of
Assistant Editor & Senior Writer efforts over this past year to represent the United your unit, your
Rona S. Hirsch States and, specifically, its military services to service and the
Staff Writer Lisa R. Rhodes the American people and the world as the pre- nation are espe-
Staff Writer Brandon Bieltz eminent profession of arms. cially important
Design Coordinator Timothy Davis In my last column I discussed the foundation because they
Supple­mental photography provided of our professional volunteer military forces, provide struc-
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them and continually instill them in new mem- of your sister services, and after that, our civilian
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out what the answer is are all customs of military as simple as how to properly address someone
Printed by offset method of reproduction as a civilian enterprise in the interest of the professionals in all of our armed services. from another service and recognize their rank.
personnel at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, by the Patuxent Publishing Co., a subsidiary Courtesies at their most basic are simply You’re walking from your vehicle to work and
of The Baltimore Sun Media Group, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278, every Thursday treating others with respect — seniors, peers and pass a United States Marine Corps E-6 and you
except the last Thursday of the year in conjunction with the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office.
Requests for publication must reach the Public Affairs Office no later than Friday before the subordinates alike. For example, saluting, which say: “Good morning, sergeant.” But do you real-
desired publication date. Mailing address: Post Public Affairs Office, Soundoff! IMME-MEA-PA, is a gesture of respect, is one of the oldest mili- ize how important it is to address that Marine
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services that guard our nation and is utilized by You are a civilian supervisor or commissioned
Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage most of the world’s armed forces as a greeting officer working with a Navy E-9 and often refer
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user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser
between professional warriors. to her as chief. Do you know the level of exper-
will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. Traditions are sometimes just the way things tise required to be a master chief petty officer in
are done that you take pride in. When you visit the United States Navy?
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of the Army. Opinions expressed by the publisher and writers herein are their own and are Old Guard executing their duties as sentinels, strated he or she is a member of the profession
not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. The appearance you don’t have to be a member of their unit of arms and deserves to be addressed as master
of advertisers in the publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of
the Army of the products or services advertised. to take pride in the professional tradition they chief, at a minimum.
execute every day. Ask yourself, would you recognize all of the
The bugle calls we utilize every day on every ranks from all of the services and know how to
military installation are also an example of mili- properly address each?
www.ftmeade.army.mil tary traditions. Service members understand the Knowing, observing and enforcing customs,
significance of most bugle calls that punctuate courtesies and traditions are an important part
You can also keep track of Fort Meade on Twitter at twitter.com/ftmeademd daily life on a military installation. of maintaining America’s military as the pre-
and view the Fort Meade Live Blog at ftmeade.armylive.dodlive.mil. These traditions make life in the U.S. Armed eminent profession of arms.
Forces distinctive and special for service mem- Please be safe in this new year and continue
bers and their families. to enforce the standards.
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3. News
USO-Metro Fort Meade Center officially opens
By Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer
The installation celebrated the formal
opening of its new USO-Metro Fort Meade
Center on Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting
ceremony and reception attended by more
than 400 people.
“This is a very special day,” said John
Marselle, chairman of the USO-Metro
board of directors, in his remarks during
the ceremony. “If you look at the before-
and after-pictures of the new center, you’ll
get a chance to see how far we’ve come.”
The 2,200-square-foot facility, located at
8612 6th Armored Cavalry Road at the cor-
ner Mapes Road, replaces the USO-Metro
center in Midway Commons.
The new center, which was previously
occupied by the Defense Information Sys-
tems Agency, was provided to the USO at
no cost by the garrison.
The facility features a nine-seat theater
room, snack bar, wireless computer space,
two offices, stoveless kitchen, an outdoor
patio and ample room for the organization’s
food pantry.
Several sponsors, including Computer
Sciences Corporation, Northrop Grumman
and SAIC, donated funds to cover the cost
of the furniture, two televisions and a pair
of gaming monitors.
The previous center, a small townhouse
located at 7007A Baker St., did not provide photos by Staff Sgt. Sean Harp
parking for the USO-Metro clientele and Kasey Staniszewski, Miss Maryland USA, serves lunch to a service member during the reception at the grand opening of the new
was not located on a bus route. USO-Metro Fort Meade Center on Tuesday. The center, located at 8612 6th Armored Cavalry Road, includes a nine-seat theater
A highlight of Tuesday’s ceremony was room, snack bar and wireless computer space.
an appearance by Stephanie McMahon,
executive vice president of Creative at World Rothstein said. “When asked how much He noted that although the military is
Wrestling Entertainment, and David Otun- this cost, it was zero. The cost of that build- taking important measures to decrease
ga, a wrestler with WWE. Both presented ing and the cost of the opportunities that suicide rates among service members, the
Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. are given in that building are priceless.” military cannot do it alone.
Rothstein with a WWE championship belt Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, com- “How do we take care of the troops and
for the Soldiers at Fort Meade. McMahon manding general of the Joint Task Force let them know that we care? That’s what the
and Otunga later signed autographs. National Capital Region, said “true to its USO does,” Alexander said. “They [service
In addition, Kasey Staniszewski, Miss motto, the USO-Metro lifts the spirit of members] have a place to go that brings
Maryland USA, served lunch to service National Capital Region bases, service men them back to home.”
members at the reception. and women and their families” with a wide Alexander’s wife, Debbie Alexander, also
During the ceremony, Elaine Rogers, range of programs, services and entertain- thanked the volunteers.
USO-Metro president, thanked Rothstein ment. “Thank you for your dedication, for your
for securing the new facility. “They are a huge hit around the world,” support,” Alexander said. “If the volunteers
“Thank you, sir, for your leadership in Linnington said. are not manning the desks, the doors do not
giving us this location,” said Rogers who The general praised the USO-Metro open. ... When you see them [volunteers],
called the colonel “a champion for the USO staff, who “continue to extend their special they deserve a special pat on the back.”
and the work that we do.” touch to make all of our lives better at
Rothstein said the new center allows home and in our communities.”
service members and their families to take Gen. Keith B. Alexander, commander David Otunga, a wrestler with World
a break from the stresses of military life. He of U.S. Cyber Command, director of the Wrestling Entertainment, meets a young
also thanked the organization’s more than National Security Agency and chief of the fan at the reception for the USO-Metro
40 volunteers. Central Security Service, also thanked the Fort Meade Center, where Otunga also
“The support is all about the volunteers,” organization’s volunteers. signed autographs.
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4. N ews
photo by spc. paul b. watts JR.
Marines from the Cryptologic Support Battalion exit a CH-46 helicopter after it landed on McGlachlin Parade Field on Jan. 9. Forty members of Company L had met with
members of Marine Helicopter Squadron One in Quantico, Va., during a training exercise earlier that day.
Cryptologic Marines catch ride in helicopter
By Brandon Bieltz “It’s a pretty rare opportunity to be able Gaynor, who has ridden on similar models, ter Squadron One, Gaynor said.
Staff Writer to do it,” said Marine Capt. Dane Gaynor, said the 25-minute ride was a new experi- “We got to see a lot about the history
When two CH-46 helicopters landed in executive officer, Company L. “It was ence for him. and see all the different presidents that
the middle of McGlachlin Parade Field great to be able to get down there and see “That was a first, being on those birds,” they’ve supported, the history of [Marine
on Jan. 9, the huge green helicopters from something that not a lot people even in the he said. “It was a pretty smooth ride, much Helicopter Squadron One], all the different
Marine Helicopter Squadron One were Marine Corps get to see.” warmer than what they are in some places kind of operations they support,” Gaynor
carrying a different kind of cargo. Marine Helicopter Squadron One, in Iraq or Afghanistan.” said.
The helicopters generally ferry VIPs, which is based at Quantico, supports the Marine Capt. Robert Monday, com- “It’s a very, very unique opportunity
including the president. But when they president and maintains the role as the pri- mander of Company L, said the flight and unique organization that they’re a part
touched down at Fort Meade around 3:15 mary Operational Test and Evaluation unit was beneficial for the Marines because it of. It was great to be able to go down there
p.m., 40 Marines from the Cryptologic for the Marine assault support helicopters prepared them for deployments. to see them and talk to them and see the
Support Battalion exited the rear of the and related equipment. According to its “Marines don’t get much opportunity very special role that those Marines play
“Sea Knights.” website, the unit also supports the Marine to fly,” he said. “Especially when you’re for the president of the United States.”
Members of the battalion’s Company L Corps Combat Development Command deployed or are on an MEU [Marine expe- Marine Helicopter Squadron One then
were concluding daylong training, which in the development of helicopter tactics, ditionary unit], you’re going to fly a lot. So flew the Marines back to Fort Meade. The
included hitching a ride on the presidential techniques and landing force equipment. it’s nice to get this opportunity to get them exercise, said Monday, was a chance to get
choppers. The exercise included traveling Company L’s exercise started in the in an aircraft.” service members out from behind their
to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., and morning, with the helicopters picking Once at Quantico, the company trained desks and into training.
meeting with members of Marine Helicop- up the Marines at the parade field and at Marine Corps operations schools and “It was awesome,” he said. “Marine
ter Squadron One. transporting them 60 miles to Quantico. met with members of the Marine Helicop- training, Marine stuff. Marines love it.”
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5. N ews
Meade High pays tribute to deceased students, grads
By Lisa R. Rhodes sonal remembrances, poetry, photography honored to share our lives with them and had tional assistant at Meade High and executive
Staff Writer slides and a candle-lighting ceremony. the privilege of walking alongside them during director of the nonprofit organization, called
Nearly 500 students, faculty members, and “Words are inadequate to express how we our journey.” her “extraordinary, selfless and precious.”
family and friends of the 10 Meade High truly feel at times like these ...,” said Meade After the service, about 200 people headed Coffman said that humanitarian service was
School students and recent graduates who High Principal John Yore at the beginning of to the school’s football stadium where they held a top priority in Owens’ life.
have died since March 2011 filled the school’s the service. “We’ve assembled here today to lit candles as they walked around the track, “Ajia did not serve to receive recognition nor
auditorium on Jan. 10 to attend a memorial remember, to reflect and to celebrate the lives following the lead of the Meade High Junior to earn service learning hours,” Coffman said.
service in their honor. of those we have lost over this past year. While Reserve Officers’ Training Corps color guard. “She completed four times the amount needed
The somber 45-minute event included per- their lives were far too short, we have been Within the past two years, eight students for graduation.”
have been killed on area roads. The most recent The senior, who volunteered at the organi-
were Jaelin D. Ashe, 15, a freshman who was zation once a week for a year, “poured herself
fatally struck by a car on Dec. 20 at the inter- into serving others,” Coffman said.
section of Route 198 and Russett Green East, In honor of Owens, Coffman said she will
and Ajia Owens, 18, a senior who was fatally award the Ajia Owens Humanitarian Award
struck by a Jeep Wrangler on Dec. 7 at a busy to one of the organization’s youth volunteers
intersection in Annapolis. at its anniversary celebration on March 16 in
On Nov. 18, Crystal Jean Benton, who Annapolis.
graduated in 2011, was killed in a car accident Coffman also will present the award to a
in Glen Burnie. Two days later, Chelsea Ann deserving Meade High student during the
Combes, also a recent graduate, was killed by school’s senior award presentation at the end of
a truck on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway the school year. The award will be presented at
near Arundel Mills. every future senior award presentation.
Last January, three former students were Both Ashe and Owens also were enrolled in
killed in a wrong-way crash on Route 50: the school’s JROTC program.
Zachary Tyler Rose, who graduated in 2011; Master Sgt. Rickey Gethers, an Army
Brittany Ann Walker, who graduated in 2010; instructor in the JROTC program, offered his
and Breanna Franco, who attended Meade condolences to the Ashe and Owens family
High for three years before graduating from during the service.
Severna Park High School in 2011. Senior Julie Benton, 17, delivered an emo-
Symone Johnson, a senior, died in October tional tribute to her sister, Crystal, along with
2011 from illness; sophomore Chris Catron a slide show.
died in May 2011 from a ruptured aorta; and Several friends of Combes were overcome
Kianna Thomas was killed in March 2011 in with tears as they tried to share remembrances
a Prince George’s County car crash. of her.
The memorial service began when Xiomara Later in the service, Yore joined family
Patel, a ninth-grade math teacher, and Nichole members and friends in lighting a candle for
Fitzgerald, a ninth-grade English teacher, read each of the deceased students. A unity candle
the poem “We Remember Them,” by Sylvan also was lit in their memory.
Kamens and Rabbi Jack Reimer. After the service, Marquenta Taylor, a school
Lamar Turner, the head junior varsity foot- counselor, was tearful during the vigil.
ball coach, then shared his remembrances of “It means so much; you can’t put it into
Ashe, who joined the team several weeks after words,” she said. “This is something that
the season began last year. [the students] wanted to do, and look at the
Turner said the 15-year-old was gifted with turnout.”
speed, size and strength. Richard Holzer, head coach of the var-
“I knew he would become a special player,” sity football program, presented Vann Ashe,
Turner said. “He had great character. He was Jaelin’s father, with a football autographed by
well mannered, respectable and always with a the coaches and team members.
smile.” Holzer said that the JV team’s Most Valu-
Turner recalled that last summer he had an able Player Trophy has been renamed as the
accident at the same intersection where Ashe Jaelin Ashe Memorial Most Valuable Player
was killed. When he heard of Ashe’s death, he Trophy.
was stunned. At the end of the vigil, Master Sgt. Jack
“To say that the news hit me hard is truly an Wengrosky, trumpet player for the U.S. Army
understatement,” Turner said. “I’m grateful to Field Band, played Taps. To pay homage to
have been a part of his life.” their loved ones, several family members of
In honor of Ashe, students showcased a the deceased students released balloons on the
photo by sgt. wally reeves
banner of photographs and messages, which football field.
Casey Lewis, a recent Meade High School graduate, lights a candle in memory of was displayed on the auditorium’s stage. “Nothing will extinguish the memories and
Zachary Rose, one of 10 Meade High students who have died since March 2011, In remembering Owens, who volunteered at love that we have for the students we recently
during a memorial service at the high school on Jan. 10. Meade High School Principal Happy Helpers for the Homeless in the Balti- lost,” Yore said. “We know their memory will
John Yore looks on. more-metro area, Bobbi Coffman, an instruc- live on for the rest of our lives.”
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Tax Man Delayed Chaplain’s Word
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Fort Meade observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day
By Lisa R. Rhodes 1965 and the Civil Rights Act of 1968,
Staff Writer which were all signed by President Lyn-
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. don B. Johnson.
was a leader with a vision whose life’s King was “ a leader with a vision,”
work helped to make it possible for Robinson said, “whereas others ... had
every American to enjoy the full rights the political will to put into legislation”
outlined in the Declaration of Indepen- what King hoped for the nation.
dence. The election of President Barack
This was the sentiment that Turhan Obama in 2008 was “one of the crown-
E. Robinson, senior civilian aide to the ing points of Dr. King’s vision being
secretary of the Army for Maryland, attained,” Robinson said.
shared during his speech for the instal- The election of a more diverse Con-
lation’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King gress is part of King’s vision “of [an]
Jr. Day observance on Jan. 10. America that truly is a melting pot,”
“To be a full citizen, it wasn’t until Robinson said. “We’re all one.”
Dr. King that that happened,” Robin- King was an important leader, said
son said. Robinson, because he “revealed most of
The 90-minute event, hosted by the our nation’s faults, yet appealed to the
Baltimore Recruiting Battalion, was nation’s conscience, the nation’s human-
held at McGill Training Center. ity and also our destiny.”
Among those who attended were As a minister, King saw racial con-
Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. flict as a “struggle between good and
Rothstein; Lt. Col. Mike Fife, com- evil that required an uncompromising
mander of the Baltimore Recruiting stance,” said Robinson.
Battalion; Col. Ricky Emerson, com- These beliefs meant that King’s life
mander of the 1st Recruiting Brigade; “was always in danger,” he noted. “But
and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. sometimes you have to make that sacri-
Thomas J. Latter. fice. ... The question is, do you do the
Pershing Hill Elementary School’s right thing or the convenient thing?”
student choir was a highlight of the In closing, Robinson said that the
event. The fourth- and fifth-grade stu- diversity of today’s military, regardless
dents, led by Lindsay Reisler, the school’s of a service member’s ethnicity, gender
choral director and music teacher, sang or sexual orientation, is partly the result
the National Anthem and “Precious of King’s landmark “I Have A Dream”
Lord Take My Hand,” a gospel hymn speech.
photo by sarah pastrana
by Thomas A. Dorsey. “That was his vision — all Americans
The hymn was King’s favorite song Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein presents a plaque of appreciation to working together for a common good,”
and was performed at his funeral by Turhan E. Robinson, senior civilian aide to the secretary of the Army for Maryland and Robinson said.
gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. guest speaker at the installation’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance After the speech, a short PowerPoint
Master Sgt. Timothy Young, pianist on Jan. 10 at McGill Training Center. slide of King’s life was presented, along
for the Jazz Ambassadors, an ensemble with audio of several of his speeches.
of the U.S. Army Field Band, played the The presentation was followed by a
piano for the choir. gible to vote.” Robinson said it was not until the lunch of baked chicken, macaroni and
At the start of his speech, Robinson The Emancipation Proclamation, passage of the 13th, 14th and 15th cheese, collard greens, cornbread and
presented a brief overview of what signed by President Abraham Lincoln Amendments, which respectively abol- cake prepared by Black Tie Caterers,
he called “the history of the need for on Jan. 1, 1863, declared “that all per- ished slavery; guaranteed citizenship to based in Baltimore.
equality in our country.” sons held as slaves” within the rebellious blacks, due process, and equal protec- Among those on line was Juanita
The Declaration of Independence, states “are, and henceforward shall be tion under the law; and granted voting Phillips, a military spouse who resides
he said, contains the “essential ideas of free.” rights to all men regardless of race, color in Gambrills.
democracy ... the belief in diversity and According to the National Archives, or previous condition of servitude, that “Mr. Robinson’s speech was very
the inalienable rights of all the citizens the proclamation applied only to states a foundation for equal rights to all men good, exceptional, outstanding,” she
... the right to liberty and the pursuit of that had seceded from the Union, leav- and people of color was laid. said.
happiness of all individuals.” ing slavery untouched in the loyal bor- King’s life work was dedicated to Phillips, who said she lived through
But at the time the document was der states. It also expressly exempted ensuring basic civil rights for all Ameri- the civil rights era, said it was important
written, these rights did not apply to parts of the Confederacy that had cans, regardless of their race or socio- that children attend the annual event
people of color or women. already come under Northern control. economic background. The nonviolent because “they tend to forget” the signifi-
“They were only applicable to white Most important, the freedom it prom- protests and marches he led helped to cance of leaders such as King.
men,” Robinson said. “Only white men ised depended upon Union military ensure the passage of the Civil Rights “They need to be reminded through
could be property owners and were eli- victory. Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of things like this,” she said.
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8. N ews
Fort Meade units, NCO support inauguration
By Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer
Sgt. 1st Class Buffie Hall, garrison
chaplain noncommissioned officer in
charge, and the U.S. Army Field Band
are respectively lending support to,
and participating in, the 57th presi-
dential inauguration on Monday.
Hall has been assigned as the Army
safety officer in the safety office at
the Joint Task Force National Capital
Region.
JTF-NCR consists of members of
all five uniformed services and is the
DoD agency tasked with coordinating
military ceremonial support to the
inauguration.
Hall works with an Air Force tech
sergeant and civilian to ensure the
safety of military personnel and civil-
ians during the event.
“I love it,” Hall said. “It’s a great
honor for me to be a part of some-
thing this big. It’s a great honor for
me to able to support the president of
the United States.”
The U.S. Army Field Band will
continue a long-standing tradition
and join bands from the other service
branches in the Presidential Inaugu-
ral Parade.
Col. Timothy Holtan, commander
of the Field Band, said the music
organization takes “great pride in
supporting a great national event.” photo courtesy u.s. army field band
Hall was tasked by the Installation The U.S. Army Field Band rehearses at Fort Meade for its participation in the
Management Command last July. She Presidential Inaugural Parade on Monday. It is a long-standing tradition for the Field
was assigned to Fort Lesley J. McNair Band to lead the Army element in the inaugural parade.
in Washington, D.C., last October.
In her position, Hall oversees non- all the time,” Hall said, noting that will begin with the presidential escort,
commissioned and commissioned she had the opportunity to contribute followed by honor guard members
officers from all service branches who to his holiday safety messages to the of each of the service branches, the
work as safety representatives on each troops. Commander-in-Chief ’s Guard, the
of the inaugural teams. On the day of the inauguration, Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and
The service members are respon- Hall will be up at 6 a.m. and on duty then the Field Band.
sible for safety matters such as cold- until 3 a.m. the next day. The Field Band will participate
weather injuries, slips and falls, vehi- “I anticipate it will be an exciting as a 99-piece marching band and
cle safety and computer equipment event,” she said. “It is an historical will perform “National Emblem” and
support. occasion that I’m very proud to be a “March Grandioso,” which are two
“We also do spot inspections to part of.” marches. When the parade passes the
ensure that safety is maintained,” Hall will be assigned to Fort White House, the Field Band will play
Hall said. “It’s just good to work with McNair until March 10. When the “Ruffles and Flourishes” and will end
all the different service branches.” inauguration is over, she will help pre- their march with the Army song.
Hall is also responsible for submit- pare after-action reports of the safety The Field Band began rehearsing
ting risk-assessment reports to Maj. detail that will be used to create a for the event in August.
photo by lisa r. rhodes
Gen. Michael S. Linnington, com- game plan for the next inauguration. “For us, this is a fairly big deal,”
manding general of JTF-NCR. JTF-NCR will maintain the reports Holtan said. “It is different from Sgt. 1st Class Buffie Hall, garrison chaplain
A highlight of her assignment, Hall in a database. our normal way of doing business. NCOIC, has been tasked as the Army
said, has been the opportunity to be Holtan said it is a tradition for the We’ve been ready for this for a good safety officer with the Joint Task Force
in the company of the general. Field Band to lead the Army element long while, so we’ll be properly pre- National Capital Region in preparation for
“I get to see General Linnington in the inaugural parade. The parade pared.” the presidential inauguration.
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9. N ews
200th MP honored with
role in inaugural parade
By Sgt. Jeannette McAllister discussed why it was important for them to
200th Military Police Command take time away from their families and friends
The 6-foot-2-inch Army Reserve Soldier to be here. Pfc. Kasmere Thomas said only
appeared even taller as he rigidly stood to five Soldiers of a formation with more than
have his height carefully measured as dozens 200 were chosen to represent citizen warriors
of Soldiers waited in line behind him. within her company.
The Soldiers representing 10 Army Reserve “It was not only an honor but a great oppor-
major commands were at the 200th Military tunity and learning experience for any young
Police Command headquarters at the Army Soldier,” she said.
Reserve Center on Annapolis Road on Nov. “It’s a great opportunity to be a part of
3 and 4. They were part of a unique selection something bigger than myself, my unit and
process for the U.S. Army Reserve Command’s our command,” said Spc. Matthew Volpe,
participation in the Presidential Inaugural 312th Psychology Operations Company, out
Parade on Monday. of Upper Marlboro.
“Today is the first step we make toward The 312th PSO is assigned to the Army
marching in the historic event,” said Maj. Gen. Reserve’s Civil and Psychological Command
Sanford Holman, commanding general of the (Airborne) in Fort Bragg, N.C., with more
200th MPCOM. “And I know our Soldiers than 12,000 Soldiers across 39 states and
will not only represent the Army Reserve to Puerto Rico.
the highest standard but all service members Next in the long line to have their Army ser-
— past, present and future.” vice uniform inspected was Spc. Michael Bul-
Holman said his staff took on the challenge lis, who also volunteered for the high-profile
of bringing Soldiers from 10 different com- mission. Bullis said his parents are extremely
mands to the 200th MPCOM headquarters, proud he is participating in the parade.
ensuring all Soldiers were a match for the mis- “This is the first presidential election where I
sion and everyone knew the importance of the can vote,” he said. “So I thought it was a great
inaugural parade for the American people. opportunity to do both.”
“We are a nation that prides itself on peace- As uniforms were inspected under the
ful transfer of power,” Holman said. “This is watchful eye of several senior NCOs, the long
a unique opportunity, not only as a citizen day continued with more briefings, preparation
Soldier but as an American.” and heading outside for the basics of drill and
As Sgt. Mark Horn, who is assigned to the ceremony.
818th Maintenance Company, 377th Theater With a mass formation filled with enlisted
Sustainment Command — the Army Reserve’s and officers, the Reserve professionals set aside
largest command — stepped out from under rank to ensure the ranks and columns were
the small metal bar marking his height, he said near perfection. Young specialists stepped up
he remembers standing in the cold to watch the and marched small platoon-sized formations
parade four years ago. around the large parking lot before coming
This year, Horn said, his dream to march in together into one formation.
the parade will be reality. 1st Lt. Mary O’Neill Charles, who is assigned
“We must support our commander in chief, to the 3rd Medical Command (Deployment
regardless of political party affiliation,” the Support), or “Desert Medics,” which is head-
Washington, D.C., native said. “This is the quartered in Atlanta, stood shoulder-to-shoul-
highest honor for any service member and a der with two sergeants as marching orders
part of American history.” were given.
Spc. David Shobe of Indianapolis moved “We live in the greatest country on Earth,”
through the various in-processing stations to said Charles, who lives in Chester. “We have photo by Sgt. Katryn Tuton
ensure the Army Reserve is well represented freedoms others dream about. We have the
when they step onto Pennsylvania Avenue for
the historic parade.
“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be
right to vote, and the inauguration represents
one of our greatest rights, the right to elect our
own leaders.”
INAUGURAL SUPPORT
Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, commanding general of Joint Task
there for our president and commander of all Holman said Reserve Soldiers come from Force-National Capitol Region, presents opening remarks during a map
American forces, and an opportunity to sup- all walks of life and that he is excited to see exercise on Dec. 12 at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C. The map
port our nation,” Shobe said. the melting pot of Army Reserve command exercise was used by JTF-NCR to discuss plans for military support of
As a half dozen forms were filled out and standing in the formation. the 57th presidential inauguration scheduled for Monday. JTF-NCR con-
height and weight were carefully recorded by “Today and during the inauguration parade sists of members of all five uniformed services and is the DoD agency
Master Sgt. Robert Wood, 200th MPCOM we will march as Soldiers, but more important- tasked with coordinating military ceremonial support to the Inaugura-
operations sergeant, Reserve Soldiers from the ly, stand proud as Americans to support the tion.
1015th Quartermaster Company, 377th TSC, president and commander in chief,” he said.
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10. S ports
Show of appreciation
UMD ‘Terps for Troops’ honors service members
By Brandon Bieltz
Staff Writer
On a typical Wednesday night, Petty Offi-
cer 3rd Class Grayson Hart would be study-
ing for military tests. But on Jan. 9, the
Sailor from Navy Information Operations
Command Maryland was standing on the
court at Comcast Center, gripping a large
American flag.
“This is a lot better,” he said.
More than 20 service members from Fort
Meade participated in the university’s Mili-
tary Appreciation Day during the Terps’
men’s basketball game against Florida State.
Service members assisted during the Nation-
al Anthem by extending an American flag
across the court.
Four Marines from the installation also
were honored during the first half of the
game. All of the service members received
seats near the court to see Florida State pull
off a comeback and win 65-62.
Last week’s event was part of the Universi-
ty of Maryland’s service member recognition
program “Terps for Troops.” The university
recognizes four service members at every
home football and men’s basketball game.
The partnership allows Fort Meade to
highlight its more than 95 partner units and
gives the university an opportunity to thank
the troops for their service.
“The relationship between Fort Meade
and the University of Maryland is a tre- photos by sarah pastrana
mendous example of community partner-
ship,” Garrison Commander Col. Edward Marines from the Defense Media Activity - Sgt. Aaron Hostutler, Sgt. Jimmy D. Shea, Cpl. Christofer P. Baines and Cpl. Jacob D.
C. Rothstein said. “The university’s ongoing Osborne - stand on the court at Comcast Center at College Park. The group was recognized during the first half of the University
commitment to our service men and women of Maryland’s men’s basketball game on Jan. 9 during Military Appreciation Night.
is one of the many reasons why they are such
a valuable member of Team Meade.” Near the midway point of the first half, Garrison
The evening began with service mem- four Marines from the Defense Media Activ- Commander
bers from various post units unfurling the ity were recognized on the court during a Col. Edward C.
flag across Gary Williams Court during break in the game. Sgt. Aaron Hostutler, Sgt. Rothstein, Marine
the Maryland Pep Band’s rendition of the Jimmy D. Shea, Cpl. Christofer P. Baines and Master Gunnery
National Anthem. The large flag spanned a Cpl. Jacob D. Osborne received a standing Sgt. Gary Engle and
majority of the court, from free-throw line to ovation from the packed arena. Garrison Command
free-throw line. The group of Marines also had courtside Sgt. Maj. Thomas
Hart, who is a member of an honor guard seats. Last week was the first time Osborne Latter pose for
for funeral services, said that despite handling had attended a college basketball game. He a photo at their
the flag regularly, the task of extending the said he was “very excited” to be close to the courtside seats
flag across the court was a new challenge. Atlantic Coast Conference action. during the University
The large crowd of 14,157 basketball fans Osborne and other service members said of Maryland’s
in the arena surprised Hart when he walked they appreciated the opportunity to partici- Military Appreciation
out of the tunnel and onto the hardwood. pate in the University of Maryland’s Military Night on Jan.
“I had to bite my lip to keep from smil- Appreciation Day and to represent Fort 9. Nearly two
ing,” he said. Meade and its branches. dozen Fort Meade
Following the National Anthem, the ser- “I think it’s awesome,” Osborne said. “It’s service members
vice members moved to their courtside seats a great experience for us. It’s also great to participated in the
to catch the game. represent the Marine Corps.” event.
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11. S ports
Sports Shorts Jibber Jabber - Opinion
NFL playoffs at
the Lanes
No place like home
There are few things I enjoy more than tak- and Maryland is
The Lanes’ lounge ing my daughter to school. palpable. Same
is a showing venue for Anyone who has a 9-year-old girl knows with the O’s and
NFL games this football getting her ready is a completely different every team in the
season, with the exception story. But once I get her in the car, it’s the best AL East and, of
of local blackouts, on 15 to 20 minutes of my day. course, Ravens
eight, 42-inch high- I just never know what’s going to come out fans have a healthy
definition flat-screen of her mouth. hatred for anything
televisions. Food service For example, on Wednesday, somewhere on Black and Gold. Chad T. Jones,
and full bar are available. Route 10, we started talking about Sunday’s Now none of Public Affairs
For more information, Ravens-Patriots game. that is to say that Officer
call 301-677-5541. We were both rooting for the Ravens to I’m going to stop
win, but when I tried to enlighten her about rolling with Big Blue, my Tigers and Dal-
Texas Hold ‘em the greatness that is Tom Brady — best QB of las. But I can tell you that when Joe Flacco
Texas Hold ‘em no my generation, perfect hair, model wife and, of hooked up with Jacoby Jones to send the
buy-in games are played course, Michigan grad — the “Pumpkin Girl” Denver game into overtime bit.ly/11zrC1d, we
Mondays at 7 p.m. at the turned the tables by dropping some knowledge Joneses cheered as loud as we ever had for any
Lanes. on me. Michigan game.
Games are free and open to “I know that, Dad,” she said. “But don’t we The second reason why the Fort Meade
the public. have to root for our home team?” region is a great place to call home is Fort
For more information, call 301-677-5541. I was speechless. Not by her logic, which Meade.
was more than sound. I mean I know homers. I was strolling from my office on Llewellyn
Dollar Days Heck, I am a homer. Just ask Ohio fans.
However, it wasn’t until her statement, or
Avenue to Hodges Hall on Tuesday. It’s a walk
I make at least 10 times a week, and usually
The Lanes offers Dollar Days every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. more correctly, the matter-of-fact way in which I’m either thinking about what the Boss just
Bowlers receive a game of bowling, shoe rental, a hot dog, hamburger, she made it, that I realized that Maryland is said to me or what I’m getting ready to say
small fries, pizza slice or small soda for $1 each. home. to the boss.
For more information, call 301-677-5541. Please pardon my self-psychoanalysis, but Yet for some reason on Tuesday, I recalled
as a former foster child who needs to use his that where I was currently walking was the
EFMP bowling toes to count the number of schools I attended same stretch of road I used to run on when
growing up, the concept of home is still some- I was a young, thinner and awesome private
The Exceptional Family Member program is sponsoring its monthly bowling
what foreign. attending DINFOS. It was the one place on
event on Feb. 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lanes.
Obviously, I’m a proud Michigander, but post we couldn’t call cadence in fear of waking
Exceptional family members will receive a free game and shoe rental. Other
the fact that I have a place other than “the up the locals.
family members will receive discounted games and shoe rental.
Mitten” to call home is huge. I remembered how impressed I was with all
To register, call 301-677-4473 or email kelly.g.burger@us.army.mil.
It’s also a blessing because there are a ton of the brick and how peaceful, yet important, the
reasons why the Fort Meade region is a great place seemed to be.
For more Fort Meade sports, visit quickscores.com/ftmeadesports.
place to live: Annapolis, crab cakes, big birds Then I fondly remembered running to the
chilling on the Magothy. Class Six for a bottle and hiding out at the golf
But for this column I’m going to focus on course so that my drill sergeant wouldn’t catch
two. me and my friends drinking it.
The first, obviously, is sports. I don’t know Then, right next to the chapel, I realized
about you, but I certainly can’t call a place how peaceful and important Fort Meade
Find schedules, scores, standings home unless it has a reputable sports scene, still is, and that I couldn’t imagine going any
which we do. place else.
and upcoming seasons for Be honest. Who wasn’t excited about the When I walked into Hodges Hall and used
Orioles’ run in September? Moreover, there the old “cross-my-fingers” trick to get Mr.
are certainly a lot of teams less likable than Mowery to eat a Crisco-covered cupcake cour-
• Basketball • Softball the Ravens, and the University of Maryland is tesy of the Air Force, I realized there were no
• Football • Soccer more than relevant in college athletics. people I would rather work with.
And more, plus Now for full disclosure. It certainly doesn’t And then Wednesday, right after my
hurt that all three of those organizations sup- daughter left me speechless with her
All-Army athletics, new sports and special events at port Fort Meade, but it is more than that. insight, I realized there was no place like
Our fans are passionate and knowledge- home.
able. Our media coverage is appropriately If you have comments on this or any-
www.quickscores.com/ftmeadesports. biased and unrealistic. And our teams have thing to do with sports, contact me at chad.
quality rivalries: The disdain between Duke t.jones.civ@mail.mil.
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12. C ommunity N ews N otes
The deadline for Soundoff! community The goal is to introduce couples to offering an evening of Pizza Boli’s and movie classic.
“News and Notes” is Friday at noon. All the processes of growth in marriage a movie to grades six to eight on Friday Hours are Tuesday to Friday from 9:30
submissions are posted at the editor’s dis- while speaking with other couples; from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Youth Center. a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m.
cretion and may be edited for space and to provide effective ways to deal with Cost of pizza is $7. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
grammar. Look for additional community conflict; maintain personal boundaries; For more information, call 301-677- Admission costs $13.95 for ages 2 and older.
events on the Fort Meade website at www. and establish effective communication to 1437. For more information, call 410-727-8120
ftmeade.army.mil and the Fort Meade maintain a healthy relationship. or visit portdiscovery.org.
Facebook page at facebook.com/ftmeade. For more information, call Celena Grilling and Chilling • Leisure Travel Services is offering
For more information or to submit an Flowers or Jessica Hobgood at 301-677- monthly bus trips to New York City on
announcement, email Philip Jones at philip. 5590. Grilling and Chilling will be offered Feb. 9 and March 23, with discounts
h.jones.civ@mail.mil or call 301-677-5602. for grades six to eight on Jan. 25 from to attractions. Bus cost is $55. For more
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Youth Center. information, call 301-677-7354 or visit
EDUCATION Cost is $5. ftmeademwr.com.
NEWS EVENTS For more information, call 301-677-
1437.
MEETINGS
Discussion on marriage Romp ‘n Stomp
Kimbrough closure The Exceptional Family Member • Retired Enlisted Association meets
Romp ‘n Stomp playgroup for parents
Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center Program is sponsoring “Let’s Talk and their children up to age 5 meets the third Tuesday of the month from
will be closed Jan. 25 for mandatory About Marriage: A Discussion” on Feb. Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., when 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Perry’s Restaurant,
training. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Community school is in session, at the Youth Center 1210 Annapolis Road, Odenton. The next
Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave. gym. meeting is tonight. For more information,
Club Meade closure The discussion will focus on what For more information, call Kimberly visit trea.org or call Elliott Phillips, the local
is needed for a strong and healthy McKay, Parent Support coordinator, at president, at 443-790-3805 or Arthur R.
Club Meade will be closed through marriage. Cooper, past national president, at 443-336-
April 6 for renovations. 301-677-7823.
The event is open to the community. 1230.
Lunch will be served at The Registration is required. • Meade Area Garden Club will hold its
Conference Center, formerly the Courses
Clubhouse.
To register or for more information, RECREATION next meeting on Friday at 10 a.m. at the
call 301-677-4473 or email kelly. Jessup Community Hall located at Route
For more information, call 301-677- g.burger@us.army.mil. 175 and Wigley Avenue.
4333 or 301-677-5330. Sharon Hyde will present the program
Preschool openings Out About “Hydroponic Gardening in Small to
Karaoke Night • The People’s Presidential Pre-Inaugural Medium Spaces.” Hydroponics is the
The Little Meade Mustangs, Meade science of growing plants in a solution with
The next Karaoke Night will be High School’s preschool program, has Ball will be celebrated Saturday at the
tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. in the 11th Bolling Air Force Base Club Capital minerals.
openings for ages 4 and 5. The community is invited. No
Frame Lounge at the Lanes. The preschool will be held one to two Ballroom, 50 Theisen St., Washington,
The event is held the third Thursday D.C. reservations necessary. Refreshments will be
days per week. The program reopens the served. Annual dues are $20.
of the month. first week of February and ends in May. Cocktails will be from 7:30 to 8 p.m.
For more information, call 301-677- Dinner will be served from 8 to 9 p.m. For more information, call Pat Loosarian,
The fee is $30 per semester. membership chairman, at 410-519-6443, or
5541 or visit ftmeademwr.com. For more information, email Amanda Dancing is from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Dress is formal black tie or military Sharon Durney, club president, at 410-761-
Bolt at agbolt@aacps.org.
Parents Night Out dress uniform. 5019.
• Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter
Tickets cost $100 per person. For tickets,
The next Parents Night Out will be YOUTH call Jo Ann Way at 301-839-7190; Robbie 254 meets the fourth Wednesday of the
Friday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Smith at 202-459-3821; or Sonny Brown at month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Roost,
The fee is $10 for the first child and 301-674-8992. 9827 Love Road. The next meeting is
$5 for each additional child ages 6 weeks To purchase tickets online, go to Wednesday. For more information, call 443-
to 12 years old. Story Time eventbrite.com/event/5102291090. 534-5170 or visit afsa254.org.
The program is open to active-duty • Baltimore Orioles FanFest will be • Society of Military Widows meets for
service members and Reservists on active- The Medal of Honor Memorial Library brunch the fourth Sunday of the month at
offers pre-kindergarten Story Time on held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
duty status, DoD personnel, retirees and at the Baltimore Convention Center. 11 a.m. at the Lanes. The next meeting is
Fort Meade DoD contractors. Thursdays from 9:30 to 10 a.m. or 10:30 to Jan. 27. For more information, call Betty
11 a.m. FanFest features autograph and QA
For more information, call 301-677- sessions with current and former Orioles Jones at 410-730-0127.
1149 or 301-677-1156. • Today: “Warm, Woolly, and • Single Parent Support Group meets the
Wonderful” - stories, songs and fingerplays players and coaches as well as clinics,
exhibits and interactive games. Tickets second and fourth Monday of the month
Marriage Enrichment about sheep
• Jan. 24: “Touchdown!” - a football- cost $10 for adults and $5 for ages 55 from 6 to 8 p.m. at School Age Services,
Group themed story time and older and for children ages 14 and 1900 Reece Road. The next meeting is Jan.
28. Free child care will be provided on site.
• Jan. 31: “Ice is Nice” - a story time younger. To purchase tickets, go to
Army Community Service is offering orioles.mlb.com or call 888-848-BIRD. For more information, call Rikki Ford,
a Marriage Enrichment Group on focusing on penguins and polar bears Parent Support coordinator, at 301-677-3617
For more information, call 301-677-5522 • The Wizard of Oz at Port Discovery
the second and fourth Wednesday of Children’s Museum will be featured Jan. or email rikki.l.ford.ctr@us.army.mil.
every month from 3 to 4 p.m. at the or 301-677-4509 or visit ftmeademwr.com. • Families Dealing with Deployment meets
26 to Sept. 15 at Port Discovery Children’s
Community Readiness Center, 830 the first and third Monday of every month
Chisholm Ave. Pizza, movie night Museum, 35 Market Place, Baltimore.
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Meuse Forest
The next meeting will be Wednesday. Child, Youth and School Services is educational exhibit based on the beloved Neighborhood Center. The next meeting
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