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Youth drama campprepares for piratesPAGE 8

Saturday, 3 p.m.: Missoula Children’s Theatre free performance - McGill

July 31, 5:30-9 p.m.: "Magic of Motown" Dinner & Dance - Club MeadeAug. 1, 7 p.m.: Jazz Ambassadors Summer Concert - Constitution ParkAug. 4, 6-9 p.m.: 32nd Annual National Night Out - Parade Field

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70th ISRW, AWGwelcome new leadersPAGES 10-11

On Saturday, Army Community Service will celebrate 50 years of service to Soldiers and the Army familythrough ACS centers Armywide. ACS has continued to evolve through the years while adapting to meet theneeds of service members and their families. For more information about ACS, visit www.armymwr.com/acs.Also, see Page 2 for more on 50 years of ACS.

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!"#&$"%%!EDITORIAL STAFF

Garrison CommanderCol. Brian P. Foley

Garrison CommandSgt. Maj. Rodwell L. Forbes

Public Affairs OfficerChad T. Jones 301-677-1301Chad.T.Jones.civ@mail.mil

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EditorDijon Rolle 301-677-6806Dijon.N.Rolle.civ@mail.mil

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Staff WriterLisa R. Rhodes 301-677-1432lrhodes@tribpub.com

Staff WriterAlan H. Feiler 301-677-5159afeiler@tribpub.com

Design CoordinatorTimothy Davis 301-677-1431trdavis@tribpub.com

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I often say that Army Commu-nity Service was created just sothat I could work there when Igrewup.

ACS celebrated its first anniver-sary the year I was born, duringthe samemonth.

This year, on July 25, ACS willturn 50!

Although the ACS mission is tofacilitate the commander’s abilityto support personnel and theirfamilies, it goesmuch deeper thanthat forme.

For me, ACS provides peace ofmind. Our programs and services strive toenable our service members to go intoharm’s way, or go about their daily routine,with the ability to focus on the moment,without worries or concerns about theirloved ones.

We provide education, guidance, advo-cacy and support for families so they maythrive, regardlessof circumstanceorgeogra-phy.

ACS is somany things to somany people.It’s putting a new spouse, or a moreseasoned one, at ease by enhancing theirabilities to live the military lifestyle. It’sconnecting volunteers to their passions,celebrating the “special needs” in all of us,cheering about landing that first job or thenew job at the next assignment.

It is sharing information and resources,and about being successful right from thestart. It is waving goodbye, and shouting“welcome home” for those who deploy. It issupporting domestic violence victims asthey heal and providing a safe haven duringdisasters.

It provides assistance to our woundedand support to the families of our fallen. It isthe heart of the total Army.

ACS also offers classes and programsdesigned to educate first-termservicemem-

bers, assist community membersin improving their financial status,teach couples how to communi-cate better, and help parents im-prove their relationshipwith theirchildren.

The ACS mission is to providecomprehensive, coordinated andresponsive services that supportthe readiness of Soldiers, civilianemployees — both appropriatedand nonappropriated funded —and their families.

All active-duty and retired per-sonnel and their families are eligi-

ble to utilize services, along with the ArmyNational Guard and Reserve and theirfamilies.

However, some services such as ArmyEmergency Relief require that NationalGuard and Reserve Soldiers be on Title 10orders for 30 consecutive days or longer.

Available ACS programs include: ArmyFamily Action Plan, Army Family TeamBuilding, ArmyOneSource, ArmyVolunteerCorps, Exceptional Family Member, FamilyAdvocacy, Financial Readiness, Informationand Referral, Relocation Readiness, SexualAssault and Response Program, Soldier andFamily Assistance Center, Spouse Employ-ment, Survivor Outreach Services, Transi-tional Compensation, andVictimAdvocacy.

ACS has evolved through the years andwill continue to adapt. But one thing willalways remain constant — our devotion andcommitment to the community we soproudly serve.

HappyBirthday, ACS!For more information on our 50 years of

service, visit www.armymwr.com/acs-50th.aspx.

Editor’s note: ACS is located in theCommunity Readiness Center at 830 Chis-holm Ave. For more information on ACS andits programs, call 301-677-5590.

COMMANDER’S COLUMN

50 years of serviceto military families

DorisTylerDIRECTOR, ARMYCOMMUNITYSERVICE

GarrisonCommanderCol. Brian P. Foley has an open door policy.All servicemembers, retirees, government employees, familymembers and community

members age 18 or older are invited to address issues or concerns to the commanderdirectly by visiting Foley’s office onMondays from 4 to 6 p.m. at garrison headquarters inHodgesHall, Bldg. 4551, LlewellynAvenue.

Visitors are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary.Formore information, call 301-677-4844.

Commander’s Open Door

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Kallidus Technologies of Lowell, Mass.,and its subcontractors are in the midst offully cleaning out and refurbishingNathanHaleHall.

The environmental cleanup project —which includes asbestos and hazardousmaterials abatement and debris removal—isPhaseOneof therepairandrenovationofthe 65,000-square-foot, World War II-erabuilding, which was severely damagedduring a six-alarm fire on Oct. 20, 2006.More than 100 firefighters from threecountieswere needed to contain the blaze.

The four-story building’s wooden roofwas severely damaged in the fire, and theinterior experienced significant waterdamage in the aftermath.

Hale Hall, which is located at 4554Llewellyn Ave. and named after theRevolutionary War hero who famouslysaid, “Ionlyregret that Ihavebutone life togive formy country,”was the headquartersof the 902ndMilitary IntelligenceGroup.

After the fire, the 902nd MI and otherunits that utilized the building wererelocated to Buildings 4552, 4553 and2600.HaleHall has sat vacant ever since.

DanielS.Spicer,directorof theDirector-ate of PublicWorks, said the target date forthe complete renovation of Hale Hall is in

late 2018. He said the U.S. Army Intelli-gence and Security Command will takeover the building.

Spicer said construction for Phase Twoof the project will likely begin around latefall or earlywinter of 2016. Theprojectwill

entail replacement of the roof, gutting theinterior, repairing doors and windows,mechanical and electrical work, carpetinstallation, and force-protection up-grades.

Hale Hall will be expanded slightly and

upgraded to meet contemporary buildingcodes. An elevatorwill be installed to bringthe building into compliance with theAmericanswithDisabilities Act.

“Once they get a better handle on thecleanup, they’ll giveusa firmdate forwhentheroofconstructionwill start,”Spicer saidofKallidusTechnologies.

The Army Corps of Engineers awarded$12.8 million to Kallidus Technologies inSeptember 2014 to conduct the project.Spicer said everything ismoving accordingto schedule.

The Corps of Engineers is overseeingthe project, which will cost nearly $26million.

“They’re working hard, trying to get itdone,” Spicer said. “It would be great to atleast have some of the roof up beforewinter, butwe’ll have to see how it goes.”

Spicer credited Garrison CommanderCol. Brian P. Foley for getting the ballrolling on the Hale Hall project after thebuildingwas vacant for nearly nine years.

“For the longest time, we couldn’t getfundingforanyportionof thatbuilding,”hesaid. “Colonel Foley told the story of FortMeade and got the appropriate people tolearn about the building.

“They were amazed we had such aperfectly good building without a roof forsix or seven years.”

Phase One of Hale Hall project in full gearBy Alan H. FeilerStaff Writer

Chris Okonkwo, quality control and safety manager for Kallidus Technologies,untangles old wire outside of Nathan Hale Hall, which was damaged by fire.

PHOTO BY ALAN H. FEILER

American Water is continuing itsWater Main Flushing Program onMonday.The purpose of the program is to

provide the best quality water avail-able to customers by removing anybuildup of sediment that may haveoccurred in thewater lines.Flushing may result in some tem-

porary discoloration and the pres-ence of sediment in the water. Theseconditions are not harmful andshould be of very short duration.During the hours between 8 a.m.

and 4 p.m., limit your use of water tohelp prevent discoloredwater reach-ing service lines to your residence.If you notice an increase in dis-

colored water at your residence,flush all faucets inside for15minutes.If thewaterdoesnotclearup, contactthe Water Treatment Plant at 443-

591-0909.This number is monitored daily

24/7, 365 days a year.Areas that may be affected from

planned flushing from Mondaythrough July 24:

• LlewellynAvenue•Wilson Street• Ernie Pyle Street• 5th Street• HuberRoad• MagazineRoad•Wildlife Loop• RangeRoad• RedBudLaneStreets adjacent to Mapes Road

and Llewellyn Avenue may see atemporary change in their waterduring flushing activities.Signs will be posted ahead of any

flushing activities to notify custom-ers.

Water main flushing continues• July 5, Shoplifting: Police were noti-

fied by AAFES loss prevention personnel atthe Exchange of a suspected shoplifter.Investigation revealed that the subjectplaced two packs ofMagic Fate cards in hisright pants pocket after opening the mer-chandise, then exited the store withoutrendering payment.

• July 8, Larceny of private property:The victim stated that he was leaving workat theDefense InformationSystemsAgencyand went to retrieve his Oakley sunglassesand noticed they were missing from hisoffice.

• July 12, Assault: The victim statedthat she and the subject were involved in averbal altercation, which turned physicalwhen he choked her and pushed her to thefloor.

• July 13, Shoplifting: AAFES securitypersonnel at the Exchange stated that thesubject was observed, via surveillancecamera, shoplifting from the store. In-vestigation revealed that the subject con-cealedpropertyonhispersonandexitedthestorewithout rendering proper payment.

• July13,Larcenyofprivateproperty:The victim stated that his wallet and phonecasewerestolenfromhis locker inthemen’slocker roomatGaffney FitnessCenter.

• July18,Larcenyofprivateproperty:Unknown person(s) removed a motorscooter from the victim’s back porch.

• July 18, Wrongful transporting of ahandgun: Police were dispatched to theinspection lane of the Reece Road accesscontrol point. The driver was arrested on awarrant. While conducting a search of thevehicle, police found an unloaded, 9mmSmith and Wesson pistol in the centerconsolealongwitha fully loaded,12-round9mmmagazine in the driver-side door.

COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH

For week of July 13-19:

Moving violations: 27Nonmoving violations: 4Verbal warnings for traffic stops: 34Traffic accidents: 10Driving on suspended license: 1Driving on suspended registration: 1Driving without a license: 0

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KarenE. Collins has a favorite quote:“I may not have gone where I intended to

go, but I thinkIhaveendedupwhere Ineededto be.”

Collins, the new director of FortMeade’sArmy Substance Abuse Program, is aReservestaff sergeantwith the7218MedicalSupportUnit inLouisville,Ky., andserved inIraq.

“I just read it somewhere,” she said of thequote by British writer Douglas Adams. “Itworks on a lot of levels. How do you take anegative and turn it into a positive?

“I really struggled when I came backfrom Iraq,” Collins said. “There were somevery difficult days. War changes you. But Ifoundmy purpose. I wouldn’t be doing thisif I hadn’t been in Iraq, and I’m grateful. Iended upwhere I needed to be.”

Collins arrived at FortMeade lastmonth.She succeeds Michael Noyes, who is nowworking as the program manager for theASAP in U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach,Germany.

Collins previously served as a risk-reduction program manager at Fort IrwinNational Training Center in San BernadinoCounty, Calif. Although she has movedaroundduringhercareer,Collins–whowason active duty in the Army for six-and-a-half years and left as a sergeant — said sheintends to remain here for a long time.

“I love this area and that everything isconveniently located,” said the divorcedmotherof twoadultswho lives inColumbia.“This is one of the few ASAPs I’ve been tothat is fully staffed. At a lot of places, peoplehave to do three or four jobs. That’s not thecase here. People can really focus on theirspecialty.”

Collins oversees a staff of 14, includingsubstance abuse counselors; risk-reduction,suicide prevention, drug testing and Em-ployee Assistance Program coordinators;and administrators.

ASAP operates under the Directorate ofHumanResources.

“We have a great staff here,” Collins said.“What we do is really important. We’resaving lives.”

A native of Utica,Mich., Collins earned aBachelor of Arts degree in general studiesfrom Indiana University and a master’sdegree in human services from CapellaUniversity in Minneapolis. She is currentlyworkingonherdoctorate inhumanservicesfromCapella.

When her Reserve outfit — the 785thMedical Detachment-Combat OperationalStress Control Unit at Fort Snelling, Minn.

— was mobilized in 2003 and deployed toIraq the following year, Collins was study-ing at the Louisville Presbyterian Theolog-ical Seminary with plans of becoming apastor.

“I already had training in counseling, sotheygavemetheopportunity todothesamething when deployed,” she said. “I got mymental health experience with the COSCunit.

“The world lost a minister, which isprobably a good thing,” Collins said with alaugh. “I’mavery spiritual person, just not areligious one anymore.”

After returning from her first deploy-ment in 2005, Collins worked at an ASAPprogram at Fort McPherson in East Point,Ga. She has since worked for ASAPprograms at several installations, includingat Fort Knox, Ky., and in Germany andJapan.

“I’ve worked every job in the ASAPsystem,” she said. “I just love the program.”

During her second deployment to Iraqfrom2006-2007with theAtlanta-based 3rdMedical Command (Deployment Support),Collins worked for a drug and alcoholprevention treatment program. That train-inggreatly informedherwork forASAPanda stint as a suicide prevention counselor forthe 80th Training Command in Richmond,Va.

Collins said she understands the stigma

attached to substance abuse for a servicemember or their dependent.

“Potentially, it could be a career-ender ifsomeonecontinues tousedrugs or alcohol,”she said. “You could get kicked out of themilitary.

“What we’re all about is prevention andhelping, and what we usually see is peoplecompleting the program and finishing outtheirmilitary careers.”

Besides one-on-one substance abuse andsuicide-prevention counseling for servicemembers of all branches, ASAP providesannual orientations and education for everySoldier at Fort Meade, as well as servicesand assistance for tenant organizations.Their programs, includingmonthlyAlcoholand Drug Abuse Training classes, are allpart of the Army’s Ready and ResilientCampaign.

While ASAP focuses on service mem-bers, the program employs an EmployeeAssistance Program coordinator to providecounseling for civilians and serve as aconduit to other communal resources.

“We don’t turn anyone away,” Collinssaid. “With everything we do, we try tospeak from a holistic viewpoint on how toimprove a service member’s or a civilian’sresiliency.

“Resiliency is not only about bouncingback but training the way someone thinks.So if you can be proactive and change

someone’s thinking, you lessen the waydrugs or alcohol can play a role in high-riskbehavior.”

Service members often receive mixedmessages about alcohol, Collins said.Whiledrinking is discouraged by the military, shesaid, liquor is widely available on and offpost.

“It’s glorified on one hand, and then theASAP people tell you you’re going to get introuble,” Collins said. “Wemake it very easytoobtain alcohol—at thePX, thegas station[Shoppette], wine tastings.”

Command leadership is essential tohelping service members with substanceabuse issues, she said.

“That machismo mentality usually getssomeone in trouble,” Collins said. “If youhaveamilitaryorganization thatembracesahelp center, those are the ones you’ll seebeing successful and having strong camara-derie.”

Collins said her goal for ASAP iscontinuingtobearesource inthecommuni-ty.

“My hope is, we can be more visible andlessen the stigmasandexcuses,” she said. “Ifyouhave a problem, call us.We’ll try to helpanywaywe can.”

Editor’s note: To contact ASAP, call301-677-7121 or visit http://www.ftmeade.army.mil/directorates/dhr/asap/index.html.

ASAP welcomes new directorBy Alan H. FeilerStaff Writer

As the new director of Fort Meade’s Army Substance Abuse Program, Karen E. Collins oversees a staff of 14, including sub-stance abuse counselors; risk-reduction, suicide-prevention, drug testing and Employee Assistance Program coordinators;and administrators.

PHOTO BY ALAN H. FEILER

6 NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 | SOUNDOFF!

The 3rdAnnual Business toGovernment Conference, held July16 at ClubMeade,was open to all military and civilian personnel at Fort Meade and included a freelunch to the first 150 visitors. Hosted by Tidewater TechExpo, the trade showfeatured small-business owners and government contractors from the area.

PHOTO BY STEVE ELLMORE

Business to Government Conference

Each branch of the military has aregulation regarding support that aservicemembermust provide his or herdependent familymembers.Army Regulation (AR) 608-99 details

the requirements for Soldiers. Supportobligations under AR 608-99, in theabsence of a court order or signedwritten support-agreement are discuss-ed below.What if the support requirement

exceeds the nongovernment housingexpenses?To the extent the monthly, financial

support requirements exceed themonthly nongovernment housing ex-penses paid by a Soldier for his or hersupported dependents, the Soldiermustpay the family member the differencebetween the full obligation amount andthe housing expenses the Soldier paysdirectly.What if the support requirement is

less thanthenongovernmenthousingexpenses?To the extent that the monthly,

nongovernment housing expenses paidby a Soldier exceed the monthly fi-nancial support requirements, AR 608-99 does not authorize any credit for anyfinancial support payment due in anysubsequent month or for the samemonth with regard to any family mem-ber residing elsewhere.Are family members entitled to

regulatorysupport if theyliveonpostin governmenthousing?No. A Soldier is not required to pay

support to family members living inon-post government quarters.Can a Soldier be released from this

obligation?Yes. Under certain circumstances, a

battalion commander may release aSoldier under his or her command fromthe Soldier’s support requirements.Under what circumstances can a

Soldier be released from the supportobligation?A battalion commander may release

the Soldier from the requirement to paysupport if the income of the spouseexceeds themilitarypayof theSoldier; ifthe Soldier has been the victim of

substantiated abuse; if the supportedfamily member is in jail; if the Soldierhas provided regulatory support to thespouse for18months; or if the supportedchild is in custody of another who is notthe lawful custodian.What if a Soldier fails to make the

requiredpayments?The family member or family mem-

ber’s legal representative can make anonsupport complaint to the Soldier’schain of command.Can the Army deduct money from

aSoldier’s pay?No. The Army has no legal authority

to deductmoney fromaSoldier’s pay fornonsupport without the Soldier’s con-sent unless a civilian court ordersgarnishment or involuntary allotment.If a Soldier fails to pay, what can a

commanderdo?For noncompliance, a commander

can do the following:• Make it a part of the Soldier’s

permanent record.• Deny re-enlistment.• Initiate other adverse adminis-

trative action including eliminationfrom the service.

• Initiate nonjudicial or court-mar-tial proceedings under the UniformCode ofMilitary Justice.If a Soldier receives an increase in

BAH,will the familymember receivean increase in support?Yes. If a Soldier’s BAH II increases, so

will the support payments.If we are a dual military couple

with no children, is either spouseentitled to support?No. The regulation does not require

support to be paid to an active-dutyservicemember.If we are a dual military couple

with children, does either spousehave topaysupportunder theregula-tion?Yes. The Soldier who does not have

custodyof thechildren is required topaythe Soldier with custody — his or herown BAH DIFF rate, as long as thechildren are not living in governmentquarters.Editor’s note: For personalized advice,

call the Fort Meade Legal AssistanceOffice toscheduleanappointmentwithanattorney at 301-677-9504 or 301-677-9536.

FAQ’s about familysupport (Part II)By TaneshaMatthews PettyAttorney Advisor, Legal Assistance Division

Sgt. Michael Swan, an Army medicassigned to Kimbrough Ambulatory CareCenter, took the oath of enlistment for fourmore years during a ceremony held June 22at theNationalArchives inWashington,D.C.

The ceremony took place in the Rotundafor the Charters of Freedom in front of thedisplay case containing theConstitution, theverydocument that eachmemberof theU.S.ArmedForces swears to protect and defend.

Col.Michael Jason, Swan’s former battal-ion commander now assigned to the Penta-gon, officiated.

Jason administered the oath under theseemingly watchful eyes of America’s foun-ding fathers depicted in the awe-inspiringhistoric murals, the Constitution and theDeclaration of Independence, which gracethe curvedwalls of theRotunda.

“I’m a big history buff, especially when itcomes to the foundation and history of ournation,” Swann said. “The part of our oaththat means the most to me is swearing ‘toprotect anddefend theConstitution fromallenemies, foreign anddomestic.’

“Without the foundation, the basic rightsof personal liberties and freedoms, wewouldnot bewhoweare today. This iswhat

makes America the nation it is, and exactlywhy Iwanted to serve.”

The Rotunda is the permanent home ofthe Declaration of Independence, the Con-stitution and Bill of Rights. These threedocuments, known collectively as the Char-ters of Freedom, have secured the rights ofthe American people formore than two anda quarter centuries.“I chose to re-enlist in front of theConstitution, Declaration of Independenceand the Bill of Rights,” Swan said, “because,what better place to swear the oath than infront of the actual documents themselves?

“This was a once-in-a-lifetime experi-ence for me and extremely humbling. I hadvisited twice before, once on an eighth-grade field trip, and the second when mybrotherwas onhis school trip.

“Since then, I’ve gained a much greaterappreciation for the purpose these docu-ments served through my deployments,duty stations, the people I’ve met and thethings I’ve witnessed happening in ourcountry.

“In high school, I never thought I’d be inthemilitary, let alone allowed an opportuni-ty like this. Standing in that hall andswearing tocontinue toserve ... Iwill foreverbe grateful to all those who helped make ithappen.”

Medic takes oath withCharters of FreedomBy Danny L. Paul FarleyKimbrough Ambulatory Care Center

8 NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 | SOUNDOFF!

The motto of Missoula Children’sDrama Camp is “the development of lifeskills in children through participation inthe performing arts.”

Staff members of the nonprofit organi-zation, which is based in Montana, ledabout15 children ina rehearsal of songanddance Tuesday afternoon for the produc-tion “Blackbeard thePirate.”

The rehearsals and free performance,whichwill beSaturday at 3p.m., are takingplace atMcGill TrainingCenter.

“We bring the arts into areas that maynot have an arts program,” said IlannaTariff, a tour actor/director for the theatercompany. “Children get a chance to workwith a professional company and learnhow the arts can beuseful in their lives.”

Karen Surratt, instructional programspecialist at FortMeade’s SKIES program,said SKIES has offered Missoula to FortMeade youth for at least five years.

“They get the experience of knowingthe stage and knowing how a theaterproduction is run from beginning to end,”Surratt said. “They also learn problem-

solving skills and cohesive teamskills.”The program is geared to Fort Meade

youths in first through12th grades.On Monday, Tariff and Carlysle Gar-

land, another actor/director for Missoula,conducted auditions for the musical pro-duction of “Blackbeard the Pirate.” Theyselected 38 youths for the cast and crew.

Formal rehearsals began after auditionsandwill continue throughFriday.

Rebecca and Addison Scantonin, 8-year-old twins entering third grade atManor View Elementary School, partici-pated in rehearsalsTuesday.

“It’s fun toget to sing in front of people,”Rebecca said. “This is my first time. It’sgreat.”

“I’m a mermaid. It’s good,” said Addi-son. “I get to sing anddance.”

Their mother Carla said she enrolledthe girls in Missoula after seeing anadvertisement on the Child, Youth andSchool Serviceswebsite.

“I think performing in front of anaudience builds their confidence level andthat they’ll have a great time,” saidScantonin,wifeofLt.Gen.StausScantoninof the 450th Civil Affairs Battalion Air-borne.

Christina Groenendal, wife of Chaplain(Capt.) Chris Groenendal of the ChaplainRecruiting Team Northeast in Columbia,said her daughter Rachael, 8, is excited tobe a part of the program.

“I think it’s been going very well,”Groenendal said. “She likes to be withother kids andmakenew friends.”

Rachael will play a mermaid in theproduction.

“It’s gonna be fun,” she said.Garland said Missoula is important

because the experience of performing in atheatrical production teaches childrenthat the arts “is not just fun and fuzzy.”

“There’s depth to the arts,” she said.“They can apply what they learn here totheir studies of math, science and socialstudies in school. Thinking out of the boxcanbe applied in the classroom.”

Drama camp to perform‘Blackbeard the Pirate’By Lisa R. RhodesStaff Writer

Carlysle Garland, a tour actor/director with the Missoula Children’s Drama Camp,leads a group of children in a rehearsal of the musical "Blackbeard the Pirate" onTuesday at McGill Training Center.

PHOTO BY LISA R. RHODES

It is finally summertime, so what betterway to celebrate than by going out andenjoying the summer sun?

You probably put on sunscreen beforegoingswimmingor to thebeachbecauseyouknow that the sun’s ultraviolet, or UV, rayscan damage your skin in just15minutes.

But you also have to remember that youare in danger from the sun’s UV rays anytime you are outside.

Ultraviolet radiation is definedby theU.S.Centers for Disease Control and Preventionas the “part of sunlight that is an invisibleformof radiation.”

There are two types of harmful UV rays:ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB).While UVA is the most dangerous type, theCDC cautions that UVB rays can also havenegative health effects.

Toomuch exposure to UV rays can causesunburn, where the radiation literally burnsyour skin and causes it to age prematurely.

Along with being painful, sunburn can havelong-termconsequences.

The World Health Organization warnsthat UV rays cause damage to skin cells thatcan result in skin cancer, along with otherharmful effects to your eyes, skin andimmune system.

The National Cancer Institute cautionsthat skin cancer is themost common type ofcancer in the United States and getting justone blistering sunburn increases your risk.

The UV rays can reflect off a variety ofsurfaces like water, sand and pavement andcause havoc year-round and anywhereoutside.

It is important to safeguard against thesun’s harmful rays to protect yourself andyour skin.

To protect yourself, follow these “SUN-SHINE” tips:

S: SunscreenAlwayswearsunscreen.TheCDCrecom-

mends wearing sunscreen with a sunprotection factor of at least 15 and offersprotection from both UVA and UVB rays.Sunscreen should be worn any time you go

outside for themost protection.U:Use sunscreen correctly.Apply sunscreen at least a half an hour

before going into the sun. Alsomake sure toreapply sunscreen at least every two hoursor more often if you are swimming. Ifswimming, reapply sunscreen every timeyou dry yourself off.

N:Noexpired sunscreenAlways make sure to check your sun-

screen’s expiration date, as all sunscreensexpire. If you cannot find one, replace thesunscreen after three years or if thesunscreen appears discolored.

S: SunglassesWear sunglasses. Look for sunglasses that

offer 100 percent UVA and UVB protection.Sunglasses can help protect your eyes fromcataracts and yellowing of the lens.

H: Have (and wear) protective cloth-ing.

Protective clothing includes a wide-brimmedhat that shields your face andneckfrom the sun, and long sleeves and pants.

The American Cancer Society advisesthat clothes that are dry, darker and have

tighter knits are better at protecting yourskin from UV rays. However, also wearsunscreen for ultimate protection.

I: InsideAvoid being outside from10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

when possible. These are the peak hours forUVrays. Ifyouaregoingtobeoutsideduringthis time of the day, take precautions likestaying in the shade.

N:No tanningbeds.Tanning beds produce UV rays just like

tanning outside. Getting a base tan beforegoing to thebeachdoesnotprotectyourskinfrom the sunwhile at the beach.

E:Examine your skin.Look for moles that are growing larger,

black or uneven in color and look fordiscolored skin patches. These marks couldbe signs ofmelanoma, a particularly danger-ous type of skin cancer, and should bediscussedwith your doctor.

Although sun safety is important in thesummer, remember UV rays can find youyear-round. If you follow these “SUN-SHINE” tips, you can be sure to enjoy yoursummer responsibly and protect your skin.

Enjoy the sunshine with the right sunscreenByMolly FrancisProgram EvaluatorPublic Health Command

10 NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 | SOUNDOFF!

Col.Michael J. Loos assumed commandof Asymmetric Warfare Group from Col.John P. Petkosek in a change-of-commandceremonyFriday at thePavilion.

Loos previously served at U.S. ArmyCyberCommandas executiveofficer to thecommanding general.

“It’s very humbling to be a part of thisceremony,” he said. “It’s equally humblingtonowbepart of this unit of professionals.”

Petkosek will serve as the operationsofficer for the Joint Improvised ExplosiveDevice Defeat Organization at the Penta-gon.

Lt. Gen. Kevin W. Mangum, deputycommanding general and chief of staff atthe U.S. Army Training and DoctrineCommand at Fort Eustis, Va., was theceremony’s officiating officer.

“Mike Loos is a proven leader who hasexcelled in peace and in war, and who hassuccessfully led Soldiers at every level,”Mangumsaid. “WhilenewtoAWG,Mikeisno stranger to what it takes to successfullyaddress asymmetric threats coming to usfromU.S.ArmyCyberCommand.

“Both his experience as a combatinfantryman and a cyberwarriorwill standhim in good stead as he leads his greatgroup of disruptive thinkers as they getafter some of our Army’s most vexingproblemsandkey capability gaps.”

The color guard of the U.S. Army OldGuard Fife and Drum Corps posted thecolors for the ceremony. The Fife andDrumsCorpsprovided themusic.

Afterenlisting in1985,Looswasassignedto 1/75 Ranger Regiment. In 1992, hegraduated from the U.S. Military AcademyatWest Point, N.Y., and was commissionedas a second lieutenant in the infantry.

In 2005 and 2007, he deployed with the173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team toAfghanistan. Prior to assuming battalioncommand, Loos was the brigade seniormaneuver observer/controller at the JointReadinessTrainingCenter at Fort Polk, La.

Loos also served as the division op-erations officer (G3) for the 10thMountainDivision (LI) includingdeployingas theG3,Combined Joint Task Force-10 RegionalCommandSouth, in 2011.

In his remarks, Mangum said Petkosek

set a “standard of excellence” as he“energetically and seamlessly transitionedthe AWG’s focus away from Central Com-mand—centric, rationalconstruct tooneofgeographic alignmentwith theGeographicCombatant Commands, while continuingto supportoperations inAfghanistan.

“Due to John’s exceptional expertise,dedication and commitment, the AWGhasconsistently led programs and projectsproviding comprehensive solutions of boththe operational and tactical levels to fill ormitigate critical capability gaps.

“UnderJohn’scommandandleadership,AWG was able to spread some of theirmagic over a wide swath of our Army. Hehas expanded the Asymmetric Warfare

Adaptive Leader Program from trainingonly brigade combat-team leaders to pro-viding the principles of adaptability to allobserver-trainer-mentors who conduct ca-det summer training for the entire ROTCCorpsofCadets.

“Every cadetwill benefit, andupon theirentry into our ranks, they will spread thenews far andwide.”

Petkosek thanked the members of theAWGfor “theprivilegeof servingalongsidesome of the greatest men and women thatour countryhas tooffer.”

“One time, LieutenantGeneralMangumasked me what is the secret sauce thatmakes this unit so special, becauseweneedto figure out how to make it, bottle it and

share it with the rest of the Army.Withouthesitation, my answer [was] the people arewhatmakeAWGsospecial.

“And I hope that duringmy brief time incommand, we have been able to take whatmakes the AWG so special — its people —andmakeourArmyabetter place. Becausethat’s the sign of a great organization. Itmakeseveryonearoundusbetter.”

Loosendedtheceremonybypraisingtheunit.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be servingamongst this groupofprofessionals in frontofyou—thisorganizationthat iscomprisedof Soldiers, civilians, contractors who holdlimitless potential tomake a real differencein thisArmy,”he said.

New commander takes helmof Asymmetric Warfare GroupBy Lisa R. RhodesStaff Writer

Col. Michael J. Loos, the new commander of Asymmetric Warfare Group, holds the unit’s colors during the change-of-com-mand ceremony Friday at the Pavilion.

PHOTO BY NOAH SCIALOM

SOUNDOFF! | THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 NEWS 11

More than 300 Total Force, civilianand active-duty Airmen of the 70thIntelligence, Surveillance and Recon-naissance Wing, unit alumni as well asjoint and interagency partners, wel-comed Col. Thomas Hensley, incoming70th ISR Wing commander, during achange-of-commandceremonyheldJuly15 atMcGlachlin Parade Field.

Airmen also bid farewell to Col. KevinDixon, outgoing 70th ISR Wing com-mander.

Maj. Gen. John N.T. “Jack” Shanahan,25th Air Force commander, who passedthewing’s guidon toDixon twoyearsago,praised his command.

“Everything Colonel Dixon did wasoriented toward making the 70th a truemission partner with [the National Secu-rityAgency andCentral Security Service]— not simply a force provider of ournation’s most talented Airmen,” Shana-han said.

“At the same time, he built thefoundation for mutually beneficial re-lationships between the national intelli-gence community and the air compo-nents.”

Shanahan highlighted two of Dixon’sconcepts that became reality during hiscommand tour.

Thefirst is theCoreCryptologicGroupConcept, which aligns the wing’s groupswith analysis andproduction, data acqui-sition and cyber.

Shanahan said the group concept“streamlines authorities and taskings andgives thewing’s Airmen a renewed senseof purpose and focus.”

The second, IntegratedMission Lead-ership, places key leaders fromacross thewing intomission partner positions.

“His [IML] plan had the dual benefitsof ensuring the wing was more investedthan ever before in the National SignalsIntelligence and Cyber missions, whilesimultaneously adding an invaluable Air[Force]-minded culture to NSA/CSS. …”Shanahan said.

The general also praised the wing’sachievements in National Tactical In-tegration.

“The wing is now the linchpin of ourAir Force’s CyberMission Force,” Shana-han said.

Following his comments, Shanahanpresented Dixon with the Legion ofMerit,which is awarded for theperform-anceofoutstanding services andachieve-ments. Dixon then shared his gratitude

with his Airmen before saluting them astheirwing commander for the final time.

“I have been so fortunate to have hadthis leadership opportunity,” he said.“More so, it has been an honor torepresent and serve the 70th ISR Wingand its Airmen. I save my final anddeepest appreciation for the Airmen ofthe 70th ISRWing.

“All those platitudes you’ve hearddirected toward me today are yours.Every time I see our weekly activity andmission reports, I am in awe of what youdo.Every timeIvisit aunit andmeetwithAirmen, I leave amazed at your missionfocus, desire to be the best, and yourability to make everything you touchbetter.”

Shanahan also welcomed the Hensleyfamily to the 25thAir Force team.

“When Tom came out on the wingcommander candidate list, I leapedat thechance to hire him. … There is nobodybetter qualified for this job. …,” Shanahansaid.

“His breadth and depth is remarkable.He served and excelled in leadershippositions throughout his entire career.”

FollowingDixon’s final salute,Hensleytook the podiumand addressed hiswing.

“Iremembermyself standing informa-tion four years ago on this very sameparade field as a group commander,”Hensley said. “I remember thinking,what anhonor andaprivilege itwouldbeto command America’s cryptologicwing.”

Hensley, who commanded the 544thISR Group at Peterson Air Force Base,Colo., from 2010 to 2012, now leads

roughly 5,400 Airmen at 34 globallocations with groups headquartered inAlaska, Texas, Colorado and at FortMeade.

“After my group command tour, Ispent a year inAfghanistan, followedby atwo-year joint assignment at NORADNORTHCOM [North American Aero-space Defense Command, U.S. NorthernCommand],” Hensley said. “Quite frank-ly, timing-wise, I thought I had missedany opportunity to command at thewinglevel.

“I tell you this because I want you toknow— themen andwomen of the 70thISRWing—howmuch I amhumbled byandgrateful for thisopportunity,”he said,“and I will cherish it each and every dayof my command and give you 110percent.”

70th ISRWwelcomes, bids farewell to commandersBy Staff Sgt. DillonWhite70th ISRWing Public Affairs

Col. Thomas Hensley gives brief remarks after assuming command of the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnais-sance Wing from Col. Kevin Dixon during a change-of-command ceremony held July 15 at McGlachlin Parade Field. Hensleynow leads roughly 5,400 Airmen at 34 global locations.

PHOTO BY TECH. SGT. VERONICA PIERCE

12 SPORTS THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 | SOUNDOFF!

Anyone who has read even afew doses of Jibber knows thatthis self-proclaimedmiddle-agedgangsta is also a pretty progres-sive fellow.

I scour the earth picking uplitter as part of the #1PieceMove-ment; I eat biryani, gulab jamunand chicken tikka masala withthe best of them; and right at thismoment, I’m chillin’ to the cool-est cat ever to make music, Mr.BillWithers. bit.ly/1VueQeK

So, no one should be surprisedwhen I say I would have no problemplaying basketball for Becky Hammon.The two-time Olympian and WNBAAll-Star plays with a style almost assmooth as Mr. Withers’ voice, so I’mconfident she’d be able to teach me morethan a few things about how to play thegame. bit.ly/1MibzCR

Of course, I got cut from my Class Bvarsity high school basketball team after asterling JV and middle school career as abench warmer. Plus, as a Soldier, some ofmy most competent leaders were female:Sgt.Maj.KanessaTrent is currently thePASergeantMajor forUSARPAC.Then thereis retired Sgt. Maj. Patty Winebrenner,who is working at DINFOS, and my firstNCO, retiredMaster Sgt. AmandaGlenn.

So the real question isn’t whether I’dplay forHammon, who became theNBA’sfirst female coach last season when shejoined the San Antonio Spurs staff. It’swhether players like LeBron James orKobe would suit up, take direction, andball for her.

Two years under Spurs legend GreggPopovich and her recent Las Vegassummer league championship helps, butleading a group of players hungry tomakeit in the league during a two-week seasonismuchdifferent thanbeingHeadWomanin Charge of a team of established playersover an 82-game season.

That difference, way more than hergender, is why I do not think Hammon isready to lead an NBA franchise yet. Thatdoesn’t mean she will not be ready soon,but pundits already clamoring for her toget thenextheadcoaching jobaren’tdoinganyone, includingHammon, any favors.

Think about it for a minute. Coachingunder Pop and winning a summer leaguetitle are great, but that is exactly twoseasons and a long tournament worth ofprofessional coaching experience.

To make it personal, I’m going to belooking for a new command information

chief in the near future. It is asenior position in a garrisonPAOshop, and nothing short of apriority placement, or an orderfrom outgoing Army Chief ofStaff Gen. Raymond Odiernowould make me select a personwith less than three years’ expe-rience.

RushingHammon into a headcoaching jobnext year is nothingshort of an irresponsible rush topolitical correctness that wouldlikely be an epic rush to failure

that could easily turn the glass ceilingtoward women’s equality into a fortifiedbrickwall.

Hammon becoming the first femalehead coach in the NBA would be thebiggest social shift in sports since JackieRobinson broke baseball’s color barrier.Hammonmightnot facedeath threats likeRobinson, but therewould be a line amilelong filled with people rooting for her tofail.

Some would come right out and say it,while otherswould keep their jeers on thedown-low. Critics would include fans,NBA owners, executives and certainlyplayers — many of whom have a hardenough time taking direction from hall offame coaches. Forget about being bossedaroundby a girl.

And if Hammon failed, chauvenistswould be able to keep women fromcoaching amen’s team for years.

So, if we don’t hire her now, when willbe the right time to give her a shot?

There will never be a perfect time. Justlike there is never a perfect time to havekids or to chase a dream.

But that doesn’t mean the NBAshouldn’t do what it can to ensureHammon’s successbymakingherearn thejob like anyone else. Make her earn apromotion to first assistant, have her runthe team when Pop goes down or getsejected.

Better yet, have her move to anotherteamandprove herself there.

Bottom line is, help her remove anyshadow and excuse shemay face so whenshe is hired, there will be no doubt she’searned it by slaying the 800-pound gorillathat will be in every locker room she stepsinto: She’s a woman trying to break into aman’sworld.

If youhavecommentson thisoranythingto do with sports, contact me atchad.t.jones.civ@mail.mil or hit me up onTwitter@CTJibber.

JIBBER JABBER - OPINION

I’d play for her, but …

Chad T.JonesPUBLIC AFFAIRSOFFICER

Body toneGaffney Fitness Center is offering a

full-body resistance-training class onTuesdays from 5:15-6:15 p.m.

Cost is free and open to all authorizedusers age 18 and older.

For more information, call 301-677-2349.

Hip-Hop Indoor SpinGaffney Fitness Center is offering Hip-

Hop Indoor Spin, a high-energy cardiovas-cular workout, on Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15 p.m.

This class combines cycling with up-beat hip-hop and R&B music.

Cost is free and open to all authorizedusers age 18 and older.

For more information, call 410-677-2349.

Youth Sports fall registrationRegistration for fall sports is underway.Fall sports include: NFL Flag Football,

tackle football, volleyball, tennis, soccerand cheerleading.

Youth Sports is seeking volunteercoaches for every sport.

To register or for more information, goto ftmeademwr.com or call 301-677-1179 or301-677-1329.

Cosmic BowlingThe Lanes at Fort Meade offers Cosmic

Bowling on Saturday nights from 7-11 p.m.For more information, call 301-677-

5541.

Zumba classesZumba classes are offered Wednesdays

from noon to 12:45 p.m. and at 5:30 p.m.;Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m.; andMondays at noon, 5:30 and 6:35 p.m. atGaffney Fitness Center.

Zumba Gold for seniors is offered Tues-days and Thursdays at 10 a.m.

The free class, which incorporates Latindance, is open to all authorized users age18 and older.

For more information, call 301-677-2349.

Football referees wantedCYSS Youth Sports is looking for volun-

teer NFL Flag Football referees for ages6-12.

If interested or for more information,call the Youth Sports office at 301-677-1329 or 301-677-1179.

Fort Meade Run SeriesThe annual Fort Meade Run Series

continues with the following events:

Football Fanfare 5K: Sept. 19, 8 a.m.,Constitution Park

Ghosts, Ghouls & Goblins 5K: Oct. 24, 8a.m., The Pavilion

Turkey Trot 5K: Nov. 21, 8 a.m., MurphyField House

Reindeer Run 5K: Dec. 19, 8 a.m., Mur-phy Field House

All runs are open to the public andinclude a 1-mile walk.

Preregistration for individuals costs $15.Registration on event day costs $25.

Preregistration costs $45 per family ofthree to six people and $60 on the day ofthe event.

Preregistration for groups of seven to 10runners costs $85.

All preregistered runners will receive aT-shirt.

For more information, call 301-677-3318.

Youth Sports seeks coachesVolunteer coaches are needed for

baseball, softball, tennis, lacrosse, basket-ball, track, NFL Flag Football, and soccer.

All volunteers will receive free trainingand will be certified through the NationalYouth Sports Coaches Association.

All volunteers must complete a back-ground check.

Apply at the Child, Youth and SchoolServices’ Youth Sports & Fitness Office at1900 Reece Road.

For more information, call 301-677-1179or 301-677-1329.

Dollar DaysDollar Days at the Lanes are offered

every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Bowlers receive a game of bowling,

shoe rental, a hot dog, hamburger, smallfries, pizza slice or medium soda for $1.

For more information, call 301-677-5541.

Tae kwon doChild, Youth and School Services offers

tae kwon do classes for youths of all agesTuesdays and Thursdays at the YouthCenter.

Classes are broken into different agegroups. Cost is $45 for ages 4 to 6 and$85 for ages 7–17.

For more information, call 301-677-1149.

Texas Hold ‘Em TournamentsAll service members and civilians are

invited to play in the Texas Hold ‘Em Tour-naments held Mondays and Wednesdaysat 7 p.m. at the Lounge at the Lanes.

Tournament is free to enter. Prizes areawarded for the top winners.

Food and beverages are available forpurchase.

For more information, call 301-677-5541.

SPORTS SHORTS

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The deadline for Soundoff! community“News and Notes” is Friday at noon. Allsubmissions are posted at the editor’s dis-cretion and may be edited for space andgrammar. Look for additional communityevents on the Fort Meade website atwww.ftmeade.army.mil and the Fort MeadeFacebook page at facebook.com/ftmeade.

For more information or to submit anannouncement, email dijon.n.rolle.civ@mail.mil or call Editor Dijon Rolle at 301-677-6806.

NEWS & EVENTS

SFL-TAP Employer DaySoldier for Life-Transition Assistance

Program (formerly Army Career and AlumniProgram) is offering “Employer Day,” a minicareer fair, today from 1 to 3 p.m. at McGillTraining Center, 8452 Zimborski Ave.

This event is open to SFL-TAP Soldiers,their spouses and retirees.

Dress professionally, bring copies of yourresume, provide contact information foremployers and be prepared for a possibleinterview.

The following employers are participat-ing: Department of Homeland Security-Immigration and Customs Enforcement;BCT LLC, Jasint Consulting and Technolo-gies; Johns Hopkins Health System; Leidosscientific, engineering and systems in-tegration services; L-3 Communications;Microsoft; Philadelphia Fire Department;PKW Associates; RCJ Consulting; SecretService; and the Squires Group.

For more information, go to the SFL-TAPCenter at 8501 Simonds St., Room 105 orcall the office at 301-677-9871.

Clark Road closureClark Road, between 27th Street and

Rockenbach Road, is now closed in bothdirections and will not reopen.

This is a programmed closure to supportthe construction of the new access controlpoint at Rockenbach Road.

A connector road from Ernie Pyle Streetto Rockenbach Road is under constructionand is expected to be completed aroundthe first week of September.

Office closureBeginning Wednesday, the Directorate of

Human Resources’ Military Personnel Divi-sion and ID Card Section, located at 2234Huber Road, will close the last Wednesdayof each month from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.for training.

HBI feedback neededGarrison Commander Col. Brian P. Foley

thanks all who provided feedback on theHealthy Base Initiative and the changesmade to the dining and fitness facilities atFort Meade as well as all the initiativesadded to make healthy eating, exercising,and quitting or reducing tobacco use easier.

For those who have not yet had a chanceto offer input, there is still time to providefeedback.

Follow the link below and answer thequestions about:

1. What changes you have made in thelast year regarding your eating, exercisingand tobacco-use behaviors

2. Information about things that affectyour eating, exercising and tobacco use

3. Your awareness, use and satisfactionwith the changes that have been madeduring the past year

4. Anything that makes it harder or easierto eat a healthy diet, exercise or quit usingtobacco at Fort Meade

The information you provide will be com-bined with that of other members of theFort Meade community to continue to findways to support a healthy living and workingenvironment.

The link, https://cornell.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_byJeP9Mkfijrmtv, will beactive until July 29.

ACS Needs Assessment SurveyWhat programs would you like ACS to

provide? Are your expectations of ACSofferings being met? What services havebeen the most beneficial to you?

Make your opinions count by taking abrief ACS Needs Assessment Survey facili-tated by the Directorate of Family andMorale, Welfare and Recreation and In-stallation Management Command.

The survey provides a unique opportunityto measure usage and helpfulness of indi-vidual ACS programs and services andidentify emerging needs related to the Armyway of life.

The confidential survey is available atwww.armymwr.com/ACS-survey throughAug. 30.

Summer Concert SeriesThe U.S. Army Field Band will present its

weekly Summer Concert Series from Aug.

1-22 at 7 p.m. at Constitution Park.The Saturday evening concerts are free

and open to the public.Aug. 1: The Jazz Ambassadors: “One

Hundred Years of Billie Holiday”Aug. 8: Concert Band and Soldiers’ Cho-

rus: “Army Goes to the Movies”Aug. 15: The Volunteers: “Kings of the

Highway: Road Music”Aug. 22: Finale concert featuring the

Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus: “Tchai-kovsky’s 1812 Overture”

For more information, go to armyfield-band.com or call 301-677-6586.

Dinner and dance“Magic of Motown” dinner and dance will

be held July 31 from 5:30-9 p.m. at ClubMeade.

The event is open to Club Meade mem-bers and nonmembers, civilians and mil-itary, all ranks and services.

Advance tickets are recommended.Cost is $23 for Club Meade members and

$25 for nonmembers.Tickets purchased at the door cost $27

for club members and $30 for nonmem-bers.

For more information, call 301-677-6969.

Farmers’ marketThe Fort Meade Farmers’ Market is open

every Wednesday through Sept. 9 from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pavilion.

The farmers market features a variety offresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, breads andhot lunch options.

For more information, call 301-677-3579or 301-252-8688.

EDUCATION

ESC scholarship applicationsThe Enlisted Spouses’ Club is accepting

applications for the 2015 Scholarships forEnlisted Spouses program.

Applications must be received by Aug. 14.Those who are eligible include spouses of

enlisted retirees and spouses of active-dutyservice members, including Guard andReserve.

Two scholarships are awarded. One is forspouses attending school full-time. Thesecond is for spouses attending schoolpart-time.

Only one scholarship will be awarded toan applicant in a year. All money will be paiddirectly to the educational institution fortuition only.

Applicants must be a volunteer in themilitary community.

Applicants must provide proof of en-rollment to any accredited college, businessor vocational school.

Download applications at ftmea-

See NEWS & NOTES, page 14

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deESC.org/scholarship-opportunities.For more information, email Jen Reitz at

scholarshipdirector@ftmeadeESC.org.

Financial, Employment ReadinessArmy Community Service offers Financial

Readiness and Employment Readinessclasses to all ranks and services and to DoDcivilian employees at the Community Readi-ness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave.

Registration is required for each class.Financial Readiness:Basics of Investing: Tuesday, 9-11 a.m.First Term Financial Readiness (online):

Tuesday or Aug. 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Thrift Savings Plan: Aug. 11, 9-11 a.m.Home Buying: Aug. 18, 9 a.m. to noonEmployment Readiness:Social Media for Job Seekers: Today, 8

a.m. to noon, McGill Training CenterTo register or for more information, call

301-677-5590 or go to fortmeadeacs.check-appointments.com.

Free classesThe Navy Fleet and Family Support Cen-

ter offers a variety of classes at its facility at2212 Chisholm Ave.

The free classes are open to DoD IDcardholders including active-duty servicemembers, retirees and their family mem-bers, DoD civilian employees and contrac-tors.

Registration is required for each class.TGPS Workshop (Transition, Goals, Plans

and Success): Monday to July 31, 8 a.m. to 4p.m.

Anger Management: July 30, 9:30-11:30a.m.

Medical Records Review: Appointmentrequired

To register or for more information, call301-677-9017 or 301-677-9018.

YOUTH

‘Blackbeard The Pirate’Missoula Children’s Theatre drama camp

for grades one to 12 will present a free per-formance of “Blackbeard The Pirate” onSaturday at 3 p.m. at McGill. Training Cen-ter, 8452 Zimborski Ave.

For more information, call 301-677-1156.

Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School, for ages 4 through

fifth grade in the Fort Meade community,will be held Aug. 3-7 from 9 a.m. to noon atArgonne Hills Chapel Center, 7100 Rocken-bach Road.

Registration is being conducted throughJuly 31. Registration tables are located atthe Main Post Chapel and the Chapel Cen-ter.

Vacation Bible School is open to all Chris-tian denominations. This year’s theme isWeird Animals: “Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-Kind.”

This year’s VBS is limited to the first 40preschool children and 125 elementary-agechildren.

For more information, call Marcia East-land at 301-677-0386 or Sheila Stewart at301-677-6038.

Kimbrough Back-To-School FairWith another school year approaching,

Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center staff issponsoring its annual Pediatric Health Fairon Aug. 8 with school/sports physical ap-pointments from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Patients enrolled as TRICARE Prime onlyto Kimbrough can schedule an appoint-ment. Due to limited availability, call toschedule an appointment as soon as pos-sible.

Bring all necessary school/sports/campphysical paperwork for Kimbrough physi-cians to complete.

If your child has received any vaccinationoutside the military health care system,bring the child’s shot records. Kimbroughwill update immunization medical recordsand provide parents with a copy.

Below is a list of required immuniza-tions.

• DPT booster (diphtheria, pertussis andtetanus: fifth dose): 4 or 5 years old, re-quired to enter kindergarten

• IPV booster (polio: fourth dose): 4 or 5years old, required to enter kindergarten

• MMR booster (measles, mumps andrubella: second dose): 4 or 5 years old,required to enter kindergarten

• Varicella booster (chicken pox vaccine:second dose): 4 or 5 years old, required toenter kindergarten

• Menactra series (bacterial meningitis,first dose): 11 years old, required to entersixth grade

• Adacel booster (Tdap — tetanus, diph-theria and pertussis): Recommended at age11, required to enter sixth grade

• Gardasil (human papillomavirus vac-cine [HPV] 1st dose): Recommended at age11 for girls and boys

Call to call to schedule a physical/sportsphysical appointment for each of yourchildren at the Kimbrough Call Center at301-677-8606 after 10 a.m.

For more information, call 301-677-8800,option 1, and ask to be transferred to theWhite Team.

Weekly playgroupChildren ages 4 and younger are invited

to a weekly playgroup held every Friday from10:30 a.m. to noon at the Family AdvocacyCenter, 2462 85th Medical Battalion Ave.

The playgroup features a variety of en-gaging activities to build strong parent-child

relationships.Space is limited. Registration is required

for each session.For more information, call 301-677-5590.

RECREATION

Out & About• The 115th annual German Festival will

be held Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in theExhibition Hall at the Maryland State Fair-grounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium.

The event features authentic Germanfood; imported and domestic beer andwine; imported and local crafts and collect-ables; children’s activities including ponyrides, puppet shows and face painting; andlive entertainment including lGermanbands, traditional folk dancing and choralsinging.

Admission costs $8 for adults; $6 forseniors; and free for children under 12 with apaying adult.

Admission is $6 for active-duty servicemembers with a military ID. No credit cards.

For more information, go to md-ger-mans.org; email buergerverein@com-cast.net; or call 410-446-8189.

• The All-American Pro Rodeo Tour willbe held at the Howard County Fair fromAug. 10-11 at 7 p.m. at the Howard CountyFairgrounds, 2210 Fairground Road, WestFriendship.

The rodeo includes bareback broncoriding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping,saddle bronc riding, team roping, barrelracing and bull riding.

Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 forages 9 and younger. Limited seating.

For more information, go to howard-countyfair.org.

• The 70th Annual Howard County Fairwill be held Aug. 8-15 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.at the Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210Fairground Road, West Friendship.

Admission is $5 for ages 10 and older; $2for seniors age 62 and older; and free forchildren under 10.

Free admission on Armed Forces Day, thefirst Saturday, for service members with avalid military ID (includes spouse and chil-dren under 18).

Free admission on Senior Day, Tuesday,for seniors age 62 and older.

Daily events: Amusement rides andgames Saturdays and Sunday from noon to11 p.m. and Monday through Friday from 2-11p.m.

“Kids and Critters” Barn Hours: 10:30 a.m.to 8:30 p.m. (Closed daily 2-4 p.m.)

Pig Races: noon, 3, 6 and 8 p.m.Bingo Hall: opens daily at 6 p.m.Pony rides: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Farm produce: dailySquare dancing demo by the Tom Thumb

Dance Club at 5 p.m. on the Entertainment

Stage, and 7 p.m. in the 4-H Activities Hall.Demolition Derby: Aug. 12-13 at 7 p.m.Amateur Variety Talent Show: Aug. 13 at 7

p.m. Prizes of $750 will be awarded in vari-ous age groups.

Baby Contest Miniature Parade: Aug. 15at 10:30 a.m.

Live entertainment including the ShazamMagic Show and music bands.

For a complete schedule or more in-formation, call 410-442-1022 or go tohttp://howardcountyfair.org.

• Sunset Serenades are presentedWednesdays at 7 p.m. through Aug. 12 atCentennial Park South, 10000 Route 108,Ellicott City.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and picnic.Wednesday: Jenee - R&B, soulAug. 5: Soul Island Rebels - eclectic blues

funk & rootsAug. 12: Higher Hands - funky soul fusionRefreshments are available for purchase.

Boat rentals available at Centennial Park,cash only.

The Community Action Council of How-ard County will collect nonperishable fooditems for the Howard County food bank atall Sunset Serenades concerts.

For a recorded announcement aboutcancellation due to inclement or heat-related weather, call 410-313-4451 after 5p.m. on the day of the performance.

For more information, call 410-313-4700.• The 37th Anniversary of the Mont-

pelier Summer Concert Series in Laurel ishelds Fridays through Aug. 7.

Bring a picnic and blanket or chair andenjoy free performances on the west lawnof the Montpelier Mansion grounds.

Concerts are held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.Friday: The Tribe (rhythm and blues, jazz,

soul, funk)Aug. 7: Jazz Caravan (blues, swing, Mo-

town)In the event of heavy rain, concerts will

be canceled. Call 301-953-7882 after 5 p.m.the day of the concert for verification.

MEETINGS• Society of Military Widows meets for

brunch the fourth Sunday of the month at 1p.m. at the Lanes. The next meeting isSunday. For more information, call BettyJones at 410-992-1123.

Marriage Enrichment Group, sponsoredby Army Community Service, meets thesecond and fourth Monday of every monthfrom 3-4 p.m. at the Community ReadinessCenter, 830 Chisholm Ave. The next meet-ing is Monday. For more information, callCelena Flowers or Jessica Hobgood at 301-677-5590.

• Calling All Dads, for expecting fathersand fathers with children of all ages, meetsthe first and third Monday of every monthfrom 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Family AdvocacyProgram Center, 2462 85th Medical Battal-

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The movie schedule is subject to change.For a recorded announcement of showings,call 301-677-5324. Further listings are avail-able on the Army and Air Force ExchangeServicewebsite atwww.aafes.com.

Movies start Fridays and Saturdays at6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

PRICES:Tickets are $6 for adults (12 andolder) and $3.50 for children. 3DMovies: $8adults, $5.50 children.

Today throughAug. 2

Friday & Sunday: “San Andreas”(PG-13). In the aftermath of a massiveearthquake in California, a rescue-chop-per pilot makes a dangerous journeyacross the state in order to rescue hisdaughter. With Dwayne Johnson, CarlaGugino, AlexandraDaddario.

Saturday: “Jurassic World” (PG-13).A new theme park is built on the originalsite of Jurassic Park. Everything is goingwell until the park’s newest attraction— agenetically modified, giant stealth killingmachine—escapes containment and goeson a killing spree.With Chris Pratt, BryceDallasHoward, Ty Simpkins.

July 31 & Aug. 2: “Entourage” (R).Movie star Vincent Chase, together withhis boys Eric, Turtle and Johnny, are back— and back in business with superagent-turned-studio head Ari Gold on arisky project that will serve as Vince’sdirectorial debut. With Adrian Grenier,KevinConnolly, JeremyPiven.

Aug. 1: “Aloha” (PG-13). A celebratedmilitary contractor returns to the site ofhis greatest career triumphs and recon-nects with a long-ago love while unex-pectedly falling for the hard-charging AirForce watch-dog assigned to him. WithBradleyCooper, RachelMcAdams,EmmaStone.

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ion Ave.The next meeting is Aug. 3. Children are

welcome. Registration is required. For moreinformation, call 301-677-4118.

• Families Dealing with Deploymentmeets the first and third Monday of everymonth from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the FamilyAdvocacy Program, 2462 85th MedicalBattalion Ave. Children welcome. The nextmeeting is Aug. 3.

The group is for families experiencing anupcoming or current deployment, or whohave recently returned from deployment.For more information, call 301-677-5590 oremail colaina.townsend.ctr@mail.mil.

• Monthly Prayer Breakfast, hosted bythe Garrison Chaplain’s Office, is held thefirst Thursday of every month at 7 a.m. atClub Meade.

The next prayer breakfast is Aug. 6. Thereis no cost for the buffet. Donations areoptional. All Fort Meade employees, familymembers, and civilian and military person-nel are invited.

For more information, call 301-677-6703.• Meade Rod and Gun Club meets the

first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. atPerry’s Restaurant and Odie’s Pub at 1210Annapolis Road, Odenton, in the banquethall in back of the building. The next meet-ing is Aug. 6. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. Formore information, call Charisma Wooten at240-568-6055.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness ofAnne Arundel County offers a free supportgroup for families with a loved one sufferingfrom mental illness on the first Thursday ofevery month at 7 p.m. at the Odenton (WestCounty) Library, 1325 Annapolis Road. Thenext meeting is Aug. 6. For more informa-tion, visit namiaac.org.

• Meade Branch 212 of the Fleet ReserveAssociation meets the second Saturday ofeach month at 10 a.m. at VFW Post 160,2597 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie. The nextmeeting is Aug. 8. Active-duty, Reserve andretired members of the U.S. Navy, MarineCorps and Coast Guard are invited. Formore information, call 443-604-2474 or410-768-6288.

• Women’s Empowerment Groupmeets Wednesdays from 2-3:30 p.m. toprovide a safe, confidential arena for thesupport, education and empowerment ofwomen who have experienced past orpresent family violence.

Location is only disclosed to participants.To register, call Samantha Herring, victimadvocate, at 301-677-4124 or KatherineLamourt, victim advocate, at 301-677-4117.

• Moms Walking Group, sponsored byParent Support, meets Thursdays from8:30-9:15 a.m. at the Family AdvocacyProgram, 2462 85th Medical Battalion Ave.To register, call 301-677-3617.

• Project Healing Waters meets Thurs-days from 6-8 p.m. at the Soldiers andFamily Assistance Center, 2462 85th Medi-

cal Battalion Ave.The project is dedicated to the physical

and emotional rehabilitation of woundedwarriors and veterans through fly fishing, flytying and outings.

For more information, call Larry Vawter,program leader, at 443-535-5074 or emailthecarptman@msn.com.

• Dancing with the Heroes, free ball-room dance lessons for the Warrior Transi-tion Unit, meets Thursdays at 6 p.m. atArgonne Hills Chapel Center in the seminarroom.

Participants should wear loose clothing,comfortable shoes with leather soles. Nosuper high heels or flip-flops.

• Spanish Christian Service is con-ducted Sundays at 1 p.m. at the CavalryChapel located at 8465 Simonds St. and6th Armored Cavalry Road.

For more information, call Elias Mendezat 301-677-7314 or 407-350-8749.

• Couples Communication meets everyMonday from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the FamilyAdvocacy Program Center, 2462 85th Medi-cal Battalion Ave.

The session is aimed at helping couplesdevelop tools to enhance their relationship,gain problem-solving strategies, and createa long-lasting relationship. For more in-formation, call 301-677-4118.

• Cub Scout Pack 377 invites boys infirst through fifth grades, or ages 7 to 10, toattend its weekly Monday meetings at 6p.m. at Argonne Hills Chapel Center.

For more information, email CubmasterChristopher Lassiter at pack377_cm@ya-hoo.com or Committee Chairperson MarcoCilibert at pack377_cc@yahoo.com.

• Boy Scout Troop 377 meets Mondaysfrom 7-8:30 p.m. at Argonne Hills ChapelCenter on Rockenbach Road. The troop isactively recruiting boys ages 11 to 18. Formore information, email Lisa Yetman, atlisayetman@verizon.net; Scoutmaster EdSmith at eksmith91@hotmail.com; or Wen-dall Lawrence, committee chairperson, atlawrencewendall@gmail.com.

To see what the troop offers, go towww.troop377.retiredguy.net.

• Catholic Women of the Chapel meetsevery Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. for prayer andBible study in the Main Post Chapel, 4419Llewellyn Ave. Monthly programs are heldMondays at 6:30 p.m. The group is open toall women in the community ages 18 andolder — active duty, retiree and civilian — forprayer, faith fellowship, and service. Formore information, email Mariana Yinh atthemariana@yahoo.com.

• American Legion Post 276 is open toveterans and active-duty service membersat 8068 Quarterfield Road in Severn. Break-fast may be purchased beginning at 9 a.m.Lunches may be purchased from 11:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. Happy Hour is 4-6 p.m. Dinnermay be purchased at 6 p.m. on Fridays andthe fourth Sunday of every month.

Membership discounts are offered foractive-duty military. For more information,call 410-969-8028 or visit americanlegion-post276.org.

• Odenton Masonic Center, located at1206 Stehlik Drive, invites the community,local military, fire/emergency services andlocal businesses to enjoy its breakfast andspecialty dinners.

The center offers a fundraising “all-you-can-eat” breakfast every second Sundayfrom 7-11 a.m. Fundraising specialty dinnersare held the third Friday of the month from5-7 p.m.

Menus vary and are listed on the center’swebsite at odentonlodge209.net.

• Fort Meade TOP III Association meetsthe second Wednesday of each month at 3p.m. at the Courses. The next meeting isAug. 12. The association is open to all AirForce active-duty and retired senior non-commissioned officers. For more informa-tion, call Master Sgt. Jonathan Jacob at443-479-0616 or email jajacob@nsa.gov.

• Military District of Washington Ser-geant Audie Murphy Club meets the thirdWednesday of each month from noon to 1p.m. at the Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallDining Facility in Virginia. The next meetingis Aug. 12.

All members and those interested injoining the club are welcome. For moreinformation, contact Master Sgt. EricaLehmkuhl at erica.lehmkuhl@us.army.mil or301-833-8415.

• Fort Meade E9 Association meets thesecond Friday of every month at 7 a.m. inthe Pin Deck Cafe at the Lanes. The nextmeeting is Aug. 14.

The association is open to active, retired,Reserve and National Guard E9s of anyuniformed service. All E9s in this area areinvited to attend a breakfast and meet themembership. For more information, go toe9association.org.

• Air Force Sergeants AssociationChapter 254 meets the third Wednesday ofevery month from 3-4 p.m. in the audito-rium of the Airman Leadership School, 8470Zimborski Ave. The next meeting is Aug. 19.For more information, call 831-521-9251 orgo to AFSA254.org.

• Prostate Cancer Support Groupmeets at Walter Reed National MilitaryMedical Center in Bethesda on the thirdThursday of every month. The next meetingis Aug. 20 from 1-2 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.in the America Building, River ConferenceRoom (next to the Prostate Center), thirdfloor.

Spouses/partners are invited. Military IDis required for base access. Men without amilitary ID should call the Prostate Centerat 301-319-2900 at least four business daysprior to the event for base access.

For more information, call retired Col.Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or emailjane.l.hudak.ctr@health.mil.