Standard 061413

SHANNON BISHOPUSAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Col. Michael J. Talley transferred author-ity of the 6th Medical Logistics Manage-ment Center to Col. Anthony R. Nesbitt at achange of command ceremony on Blue andGrey Field, Fort Detrick, Md., June 6.

“A change of command is not only an op-portunity to honor [command] leaders, buta chance to celebrate its people,” said Brig.Gen. (P) Joseph Caravalho Jr., U.S. ArmyMedical Research and Materiel Commandand Fort Detrick commander.

During the ceremony, Talley passedthe unit colors to Nesbitt, symbolizing thetransfer of authority and emphasizing thatthe organization is more important thanone individual. Even though a commandermay change, the organization remains con-stant and continuity will remain.

“The colors are the commander’s symbolof authority. Wherever the commander is,there are the colors,” proclaimed the narra-tor of the ceremony.

During his career, Talley has led Soldiers,Sailors, Airmen and Marines in several pre-vious operational and logistics assignments.His military education includes the Com-bined Logistics Officer Advanced Course,U.S. Army Command and General Staff Col-lege, School of Advanced Military Studies,and the U.S. Army War College.

“It’s these great soldiers that deserve thecredit for any ofmy so-called achievements,”Talley commented. “I would like to thank[retired Major] General [James K.] Gilman,former MRMC commanding general, for hisrole in this leadership and for his 35 years of

service to the Army and to our nation.”“Command Sergeant Major Kevin B.

Stuart,” continued Talley, “I cannot thinkof anyone who lives and breathes the Armyvalues more than you do. It has been a plea-sure serving with you.”

Incoming commander Nesbitt is a Medi-cal Service Corps Officer with a long anddistinguished career in the U.S. Army. Heis a graduate of the Combat Casualty CareCourse, the Combined Arms Service StaffSchool, the Command and General StaffCourse, the Medical Materiel ManagementInternship, Training with Industry- Logis-tics Management Institute Internship, andis a graduate of the U.S. Army War College.

“Mike Talley, thank you for setting this

unit up for great success under your greatleadership,” Nesbitt said. “Thank you forthis smooth transition. Although I am thefirst commander in six years not namedMike - that is right, my name is Tony, notMike - I will try my best to follow in yourfootsteps and take care of these great sol-diers and execute this awesome mission.”

Nesbitt closed the ceremony by sharinga poem with the audience that has meant alot to him for the past 21 years.

“When you’re up against some trouble,meet it squarely, face to face, lift a chin,set your soldiers, plant your feet and take abrace. When it’s vain to try to dodge it, dothe best that you can do; you may fail, youmay conquer, see it through,” Nesbitt said.

Col. Anthony Nesbitt SucceedsCol. Michael Talley as 6th MLMC Commander

Vol. 30, No. 12 June 14, 2013

Find Garrison on Facebook, Twitter and Flickr!www.facebook.com/DetrickUSAGwww.twitter.com/DetrickUSAGwww.flickr.com/DetrickUSAG

Find MRMC on Facebook, Twitter and Flickr too!www.facebook.com/USAMRMCwww.twitter.com/USAMRMC

www.flickr.com/people/usamrmc

Social Media What’s Inside

MRMC HQ Company CoR,p. 4

USAMRIID Trains East AfricanClinicians, p. 6

USAMRIID Soldiers Participatein Antietam Ride, p. 8

Brig. Gen. (P) Joseph Caravalho Jr.,U.S. Army Medical Research and Mate-riel Command and Fort Detrick com-mander, passed the 6th Medical Logis-tics Management Center colors to Col.Anthony R. Nesbitt. Nesbitt assumedcommand during a change of com-mand ceremony June 6 on Blue andGray Field.

The 6th Medical Logistics Management Center colors are passed to outgoingcommander, Col. Michael J. Talley, during the June 6 change of command onBlue and Gray Field. Photos by USAG VI

Happy 238th Birthday U.S. Army!Happy 238th Birthday U.S. Army!

2 Fort Detrick StandardJune 14, 2013 Sustaining a community of excellence through restoration, environmental stewardship and workforce development

Commentary:

Command StaffMaj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho Jr.

Commanding general, U.S. Army Medical

Research and Materiel Command

and Fort Detrick

Col. Steven P. MiddlecampU.S. Army Garrison commander

Editorial StaffUSAG PAO Staff

The STANDARD is an authorized unofficial newspaper,published every two weeks under the provisions of AR360-1 for the military and civilians at Fort Detrick. Circula-tion is 7,000. The STANDARD is a commercial enterprisenewspaper printed by Comprint Military Publications, 9030Comprint Court, Gaithersburg, Md., 20877, a private firm,in no way connected with the United States Government orDepartment of Defense. The contents of the STANDARD donot necessarily reflect the official views or endorsement ofthe U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S.Army. The appearance of advertising in this publication, in-cluding inserts and supplements, do not constitute endorse-

ment of DoD. Everything advertised in this publication shallbe made available for purchase, use or patronage withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or anyother nonmerit characteristic of the purchaser, user or patron.Editorial content is prepared and edited by the Fort DetrickPublic Affairs Office, 810 Schreider Street, Fort Detrick, Md.21702-5000. Editorial Offices are in Bldg. 810, Suite 004,telephone 301-619-2018; e-mail: [email protected].

Display ad salesFrederick County 301-921-2800Montgomery County 301-921-2800

Classified ads 1-888-670-7100ext+. 2684

Circulation 301-670-2591Editorial 301-619-3319Printed on recycled paperRecycle when finished

Visit our Web site at: www.detrick.army.mil

Provost Marshal Office (301) 619-2652

Fire and Emergency Services (301) 619-2528

Near Miss Hotline (301) 619-3164

USAG Network Enterprise Help Desk (301) 619-2049

Balfour Beatty (240) 379-6518

Directorate of Public Works Trouble Desk (301) 619-2726

Barquist Army Health Clinic (866) 379-3981

Post Operator (301) 619-8000

After Duty NumbersImportant After Duty Hour Numbers

COL. STEVEN MIDDLECAMPUSAG FORT DETRICK COMMANDER

Today we celebrate the 238th birth-day of the United States Army. An Armyestablished to defend the principles offreedom, a team of teams of all volun-tary members, representing all tradi-tions of American society, and sacrific-ing all for the defense of their Nation.

During the spring of 1775, the Amer-ican Revolution was underway, a col-lection of 13 British colonies fighting tofree themselves from unjust treatmentat the hands of the government thou-sands of miles away. Those engagedin the Revolution, which was not sup-ported by the majority of those livingin the colonies, were fighting what wasone of the world’s premiere militar-ies with an amateur force of colonialtroops, cobbled together from variousNew England militia companies. Therewas no unified chain of command, justan informal agreement.

Artemas Ward of Massachusetts ledthe officers though they were not ob-ligated to obey his orders. The volun-teers were led, equipped, armed, paidfor, and supported by the colonieswhich they represented.

As this haphazard “army” moved toconfront British troops near Boston, therevolutionaries understood they had toreorganize their forces, and do so withhaste, if they were to stand a chanceagainst the experienced British army.

The Massachusetts Provincial Con-gress, understanding that the coastalcolonies were vital for support due tothe seaports, appealed to the SecondContinental Congress in Philadelphiato assume authority for the New Eng-land army. Reportedly, at John Adams’request, Congress voted to “adopt” theBoston troops on June 14, and Congressresolved to form a committee “to bringin a draft of rules and regulations for thegovernment of the Army,” and voted $2million to support the forces aroundBoston, and those at New York City.

Congress also authorized the forma-tion of ten companies of expert rifle-men from Pennsylvania, Maryland, andVirginia, which were directed to marchto Boston to support the New Englandmilitia. These actions signified the birthof the United States Army, under thecommand of George Washington.

Today, the Army colors count 187streamers to commemorate the 187campaigns we have fought in, fromthose desperate, frigid days at ValleyForge, to the hilltops of San Juan Hill,the beaches of Normandy, the junglesof Vietnam and Panama, to the desertsof Iraq and Kuwait, and to the moun-tainous terrain of Afghanistan.

Over 170,000 Soldiers serve in over160 countries, supported by Familiesand Civilians dedicated to ensuringthe Warfighter is properly trained andequipped. Lest not forget the brave menand women who have made the ulti-mate sacrifice for this Nation and theU.S. Army.

Thank you to all who help celebrateand support the United States Army,past, present, and future! ‘For wheree’er we go, you will always know, thatthe Army goes rolling along!’

Celebrating the Army’s238th Birthday

3Fort Detrick StandardJune 14, 2013Sustaining a community of excellence through restoration, environmental stewardship and workforce development

FORT DETRICK INSTALLATION SAFETYMANAGEMENT OFFICE

The 101 Days of Summer Safety cam-paign, beginning Memorial Day weekendthrough Labor Day weekend, is an oppor-tunity to continue the message of safetythroughout all of our summer activities,such as grilling in the backyard, enjoyinga day at the beach with family and friends,or taking a day trip to soak up the beautifulweather.

As our Army observes National SafetyMonth during the month of June, which co-incides with the beginning of summer, thishistorically is the deadliest time of year forour Nation. During this time, safety will becelebrated through various public aware-ness campaigns with this year’s theme be-ing, “Know the Signs: Know what’s right,do what’s right.” This campaign is aboutpreventing accidents by recognizing signs-- even when some are more subtle thanothers -- and providing everyone with thetools to address safety issues. Being prop-erly equipped to recognize a hazard can po-tentially save the life of a Service member,family member or co-worker.

Through collaborated efforts, accidentscan continue to decrease so we can en-joy our summer activities with family and

friends. Let’s continue with our obligationto manage risks and take action to correctany problems we encounter. In our fight,knowledge is the weapon of choice.

What can you do to ensure the safety ofyourself and those around you?

* Work hard to ensure safety is a top pri-ority both on and off duty

* Consider all safety aspects of your sum-mer activities through communicating tripdetails in the event of an emergency

* Utilize the Army’s resources at the In-stallation Safety Management Office and“Ready Army,” an online service from theCombat Readiness Center

Remember, safety extends beyond themonth of June and surpasses our 101 Days ofSummer Safety campaign. Let’s continue toprotect and preserve our Service members,Family members, DA Civilians and contrac-tors from accidents and injuries incurredduring on- and off-duty hours. Safety is aday-to-day commitment and responsibility.

“Know the Signs: Know what’s right, dowhat’s right.”

For more tips and information on Na-tional Safety Month and Army Safety, visithttps://safety.army.mil.

Know the Signs:Know What’s Right,

Do What’s Right


Documented Original Tuskegee AirmanMaj. Edward J. Talbert, Retired Air Force Re-serve, received a bronze reproduction of theTuskegee Airmen’s Congressional Medal ofHonor at U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen’s officeMay 30.

“[Talbert is a DOTA] because of his ser-vice at Lockbourne Air Force Base, which,because of segregation, was the base towhich all black Airmen were assigned afterthe war. In fact, Maj. Talbert was the verylast officer at Lockbourne and was the oneto hand over the keys to the National Guardafter the Air Force was integrated and thosestationed there were transferred to other

bases,” said Ann Humphrey, congressionalstaffer, in an email about the Airmen.

“DOTA Maj. Talbert served his countrywith distinction, even at a time when Amer-ica did not honor his contributions the wayit should have. The Tuskegee Airmen werebrave and courageous in the face of hugechallenges-not just on the battlefield, butwithin the military itself,” said Van Hollen.

“DOTA Maj. Talbert also had a front seatto an incredibly important moment in ourhistory, handing over the keys of the lastsegregated Air Force base in 1950. It is agreat privilege to honor his service today.”

The Original Tuskegee Airmen Congres-sional Gold Medal was presented in theCapitol Rotunda to 300 Airmen in March2007, and it is now housed at the Smithson-ian Institution in Washington, D.C.

Original Tuskegee AirmanReceives Congressional Medal

U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command’s Command Sgt. Maj. KevinStuart presents Documented Original Tuskegee Airman Maj. Edward J. Talbert,Retired Air Force Reserve, with a bronze reproduction of the Tuskegee Airmen’sCongressional Medal of Honor at U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen’s office, May 30.

Beginning July 8, 2013, the Commissary will be closedMondays and Tuesdays to fol-low the Department of Defense mandated furlough of its civil service employees. Thischange will continue through Sept. 30, 2013.

The Commissary at Fort Detrick operating hours will be:Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Thursday 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Saturday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.For questions or concerns, please contact the Defense Commissary Agency at (804)

734-8000 or visit www.comissaries.com.

New Commissary HoursBeginning in July


Loyalty. Duty. Respect. Selfless Service.Honor. Integrity. Personal Courage.

The Army would not be the same withoutits Army values. Through these values, ev-ery member of the Army family can remainsafe and respected. One of the programsemphasized by the Army is the Sexual Ha-rassment/Assault Response and Preventionprogram. With this program, the Army canprevent sexual harassment and assault be-fore it even happens. The Army’s goal is to“eliminate sexual harassment and sexual as-saults by creating a climate that resects thedignity of every member of the Army Fam-ily,” according to the SHARP website, www.sexualassault.army.mil.

“This program is here for both Soldiersand Civilians at Fort Detrick,” Monica Carr,SHARP coordinator commented. “If some-one has been assaulted, we make sure theyare in a safe environment and have gottennecessary medical attention. We work withvictims and local resources to resolve the is-

sue at the appropriate level.”“It is our job not to question someone’s

credibility, but to report something that hashappened,” Carr said, describing the impor-tance of reporting something you have wit-nessed or personally been impacted by. “It isimportant tomake sure people are aware thatthere are no innocent bystanders. We are allleaders andneed to look out for one another.”

If anyone is being harassed or has beenassaulted, they always have resources avail-able to them, 24 hours per day. During dutyhours, (301) 619-3050 serves as the tele-phone number for anyone wishing to makea report. After hours, the 24-hour help hot-line is available at (240) 674-2802.

On June 17, there will be a mandatorySHARP training in Strough Auditorium at9 a.m. This training is mandatory for allUSAG employees, but will also be open tothe public. An interpreter will be available.Additionally, on June 19 at the Soldier Show,Monica Carr, SHARP coordinator, will beavailable at a booth to provide informationand literature about the SHARP program.

Keeping the Army FamilySafe From Sexual

Harassment and Assault

1030962

Minutes to Ft. Detrick, Baker Park and more...Relax in the luxury of the scenic countrysidewith all the charm of a historic small town nearby.

NEWLY RENOVATED APARTMENT HOMES

1000 Columbine Drive, Frederick, MDFor more information contact us at:

1.888.750.5931Professionally Managed by Faller Management

COME SEE OUR


Passing The Colors

Capt. Tericka Washington assumed command of the United States ArmyResearch Institute of Infectious Diseases Medical Company in a ceremonyheld May 31 at Fort Detrick. She replaces Capt. Craig Thompson, who isheaded to the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine inNatick, Mass. Washington most recently served at the 6th Medical LogisticsManagement Center on post. As Medical Company Commander, she reportsto the USAMRIID commander and is responsible for providing military train-ing and support to the approximately 200 enlisted personnel and officers ofUSAMRIID. Photo by Sgt. Dereck Abbey, USAMRIID

MRMCHQCompanyCoR

Sgt. 1st Class Charles Warren accepts the ceremonial sword from Capt. Kath-ryn Repucci, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command Headquar-ters Company commander, during a Change of Responsibility ceremony atFort Detrick, Md. June 12. Warren took over as Non-commissioned Officer-in-Charge of MRMC HQ Company, assuming the role from outgoing NCO Sgt. 1stClass Amadeo Fuentes (right). Photo by Jeffrey Soares, USAMRMC public affairs

01039995


BALFOUR BEATTY COMMUNITIES

Have you come across the Balfour Be-atty Communities Zero Harm logo or hadthe opportunity to meet BAL-4 or B-T, thedefenders of our communities? Many of ourresidents recognize the Zero Harm yellowbanner and our robot friends-but what dothey stand for? Safety is a company focus atBalfour Beatty-safety of our residents, con-tractors, and employees.

Zero HarmMore than just a slogan, Balfour Beatty

puts safety at the forefront of every move wemake. If you notice any unsafe practices orare concerned about the safety in your homeor community, please contact the BalfourBeatty Communities office at 240-379-6518.

BAL-4 & B-TWhile parents and neighbors within our

communities protect and serve our coun-try, BAL-4 and his sidekick B-T educate andempower children within our communitiesto protect themselves and their family andto live safe and strong lives. For safety andenvironmental games and activities and tolearn more about BAL-4 & B-T visit the KidsCorner section of your property website.

In celebration of National Safety Month,Balfour Beatty called on our all-star employ-ees to share safety tips with our residents. Seebelow for safety snippets- for the full-lengtharticles, visit our Better Living Blog at http://betterliving.balfourbeattycommunities.com.

Taken from “Distracted Behind theWheel” by Jessica Ennis, LifeWorks Coor-dinator, NS Mayport Homes, “Text messag-ing behind the wheel has become the mostconcerning type of distracted driving be-cause it involves visual, manual and cogni-tive attention from the driver. According tothe Virginia Tech Transportation Institute,text messaging creates a crash risk 23 timesworse than driving without distractions.Also, sending or receiving texts while driv-

ing takes the driver’s eyes off the road forapproximately 4.6 seconds. This action isequivalent to driving the length of a footballfield, blind-folded at 55 mph.

Luckily, distracted driving is somethingthat is easily prevented just by being awareof your behavior. The Governor’s HighwaySafety Association suggests turning off yourphone or silencing it before getting intoyour vehicle. Another tip is to set up a spe-cial message that you can send callers to letthem know that you are driving. If there isan emergency, pull over to a safe area to re-spond. Finally, make sure you are familiarwith local laws as many states prohibit theuse of hand held devices while driving.”

Taken from “Skin Care Safety” by KristenConnor, Resident Specialist/LifeWorks Co-ordinator, NAVSTA Newport Homes, “Ap-plying sunscreen to exposed areas of yourbody including face, neck, arms, and legsshould be one of the most important thingsyou do during your daily morning routine...Skin cancer is the most common form ofcancer in the United States, and 90% of skincancers occur because of exposure to ultra-violet sunrays.

In order to prevent skin cancer, youshould apply at least a 30 SPF or higher sun-screen every single day. Just because it is hazyor cold outside, does not mean you shouldforget about wearing sunscreen that day. Thesun’s ultraviolet rays can penetrate throughthe haze and cold to permanently damageyour skin. If you plan to spend extended timein the sun, in addition to the sunscreen, youshould wear protective clothing includinghats and sunglasses. You should also checkyour body for any strange marks that maychange in appearance or size.”

For additional safety tips, be sure tocheck out the Safety page of our propertywebsite at ftdetrickhomes.com/resident-resources/safety.

Balfour Beatty CommunitiesPromotes Safety Awareness

RANDY HOPPERNAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

A strong credit score can be an integralpart of staying financially secure, whateverthe economic climate. But for many U.S.servicemembers, determining exactly whathas an impact on their score can be a daunt-ing task.

One thing is for sure: credit cards canand do impact your credit score - positive-ly or negatively - depending upon how youuse them. In fact, credit cards can be oneof your best friends or your worst enemieswhen it comes to your score.

So, how can you make your plastic workfor you in the quest for strong credit?

Below are some tips on how to use yourcards to strengthen or maintain your creditand avoid some pitfalls that may lower yourscore in a hurry.

Manage your debt to credit ratioClosely watch your credit card balance

relative to your credit limit, called your“debt to credit ratio.” Experts differ aboutthe ideal ratio, but all agree that keepingyour debt below 30 percent of your avail-

able credit line is key to ensuring your cred-it score isn’t negatively impacted. Checkyour statement regularly to make sure thatyour credit line hasn’t been reduced byyour card company, thus raising your debtto credit ratio.

Consider a balance transferIf you’re trying to pay down your bal-

ance, explore the option of a balancetransfer. A balance transfer at a low ratemakes it easier to pay down your balance,improving your debt to credit ratio as yourbalance decreases. Keep an eye out for bal-ance transfers with no fees, zero percent in-terest during the introductory period anda low rate after the intro period expires.Know that the APR on these offers can jumpto above 20 percent after the introductorywindow - though all credit union interestrates are capped at 18 percent.

Make all your payments on timeTimely payments establish a track record

of reliability and boost credit. If possible, setup automatic monthly payments along withtext and email alerts to remind you of yourdue date.

For controlled spending and easy quali-fication, go with a secured card If you’rewary that a new credit card may make itmore difficult to control spending, securedcards may be a great solution for you.They’re also a good option if you have littleto no credit or your credit standing is be-low average. Secured cards require that youprovide an up-front deposit, which thenequals your credit line. Because securedcard limits cannot exceed what you havedeposited and tend to be lower than othercards, they help you control your spending.Secured cards also aid you in establishinga track record of on-time payments. NavyFederal is one of several lenders in the mar-ket with a secured card that can help youstay within budget and build credit.

Be smart about opening and closing ac-counts

As a general rule, avoid closing any cardaccounts. Having a higher average age onyour credit accounts positively impactsyour credit score. Beware not to open alarge number of credit cards in a short spanof time - doing so can indicate to lendersthat you are overly eager for credit.

Pay down your balance asmuch as pos-sible each month

Fully paying your balance helps youmaintain a healthy debt to credit ratio. Ifit’s not possible to pay down your entirebalance, try to at least pay down some por-tion to manage your debt and minimize in-terest payments.

Maintain some level of activityMake regular purchases with each of

your cards, even if minimal. Completeinactivity can lead to the account beingclosed. Your credit can even be adverselyimpacted by inactive cards before the ac-count is shut down.

Don’t rely on debit or prepaid cards tobuild credit

Debit and prepaid cards are great addi-tions to your wallet for convenience. How-ever, these cards draw on available fundsfrom an account instead of a line of credit.So using them will not boost your credit.

Keeping these tips in mind, you canmove forward with a sense of confidenceabout how to put your cards to work foryou. Just remember that credit cards areone of several tools in your tool belt whenit comes to building that solid credit score.

LeveragingCredit Cards to StrengthenYourCredit Score

For more news from other bases around the Washington, D.C. area,

visit www.dcmilitary.com.


CAPT. EDRIS L. STAPLES

DIVISION OF MEDICINE

In the wake of several recent outbreaksof especially dangerous pathogens in EastAfrican nations, U.S. Army Medical Re-search Institute of Infectious Diseases ismaking a difference by helping to developa training program for medical cliniciansin the region. A collaborative effort involv-ing the Defense Threat Reduction Agency-Cooperative Biological Engagement Pro-gram, Uganda’s Makerere University WalterReed Project, and USAMRIID, the programis designed to improve early recognition,management and reporting of outbreaks ofselect agents (such as Ebola and anthrax)while being host nation sustainable in theEast African region.

Many of these dangerous pathogens,which are also biological select agents inthe U.S., are endemic in East Africa andcan be difficult to diagnose. However,the need for early diagnosis and infectioncontrol measures is great, because the re-percussions go far beyond medical care tointernational trade and travel restrictions.With the goal of sustainable public healthimprovement, this effort utilizes a train-the-trainer approach.

In March 2013, a geographically diverseset of clinicians across Uganda and Kenyaparticipated in a week-long training. Thecontent included specific discussions ontraining techniques, infection control, andcase studies and didactics on the especiallydangerous pathogens of highest prevalence(such as viral hemorrhagic fevers and bru-cellosis). The goal of the training was toenable an initial cadre of 25 physicians inKenya and Uganda to facilitate training atthe regional and national level.

USAMRIID’s East African training teamconducted a “Train the Trainer” course inKampala, Uganda in April 2013. Maj. Mat-thew Chambers, MD, MPH served as train-ing director, and the team included Lt. Col.Robert Rivard, MD, MPH; Maj. Jaspal Ahlu-walia, MD, MPH; and Capt. Edris L. Staples,AN, RN-BC. Their goal was to build clini-cian capacity to decrease the delay in earlyclinical diagnosis, management and report-ing of EDP while employing infection con-

trol methods that conserve medical assets,thereby reducing morbidity and mortalityduring an outbreak.

Initially, Chambers met with key lead-ers from Kenyan and Ugandan govern-ment ministries, non-governmental orga-nizations, and members of the MakerereUniversity Walter Reed Project to developa needs assessment on training, manage-ment, and reporting of outbreaks of selectagents in the East African region. Amongthe major concerns mentioned during theneeds assessment were the lack of training

in infection control and the need to haveappropriate personal protective equip-ment to protect healthcare workers early inan outbreak before the pathogen has beenconfirmed.

The highly interactive nature of the“train the trainer” process helped to identifycommon practices and pitfalls that occur invillage hygiene and early medical responsewhile treating suspected patients in localclinics. A team approach with district-levelhealth workers educating the local com-munity on safe hygiene practices relatingto food and water can be highly effective.

However, a major concern voiced by thetrainers was the lack of training and appro-priate PPE to protect healthcare workersearly in an outbreak.

In resource-limited environments, suchas district-level hospitals, primary preven-tion of infectious diseases is of the utmostimportance. In the clinic setting, regularhand hygiene was emphasized during thetraining, but course feedback indicated thata generational behavioral change amongphysicians will be one of the most impor-tant factors in increasing compliance.

USAMRIID Trains East African Clinicians

Capt. Edris L. Staples, AN, RN-BC, USAMRIID-DTRA Infection Control Nurse, Offi-cer in Charge, Education and Training presenting Infection Control lecture inUganda to clinicians from Kenya during “Train the Trainer” on Especially Danger-ous Pathogens.Kenyan medical doctors practicing donning personal protective equipment.

Africa Clinician Training Team: (seated left to right), Lt. Col. Robert Rivard, MD, MPH, Capt. Edris L. Staples, RN-BC, and Maj. Mat-thew Chambers, MD, MPH, along with medical clinicians from Kenya, Africa. Photos by Capt. Edris L. Staples Division of Medicine


JEFFREY SOARESUSAMRMC PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Surgeon General of the U.S.Army, Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho,has a plan - and it’s a healthy one.Although she hopes her initiativewill one day help to advance thefitness and well-being of our na-tion’s warfighters, she believes itmay eventually transcend the mil-itary milieu and help improve thehealth of millions of Americans.

“When I look at the nation andI look at the rising cost of healthcare, and how unhealthy we’vebecome as a nation, I believe thatif we can really focus on sleep,activity, and nutrition, and takehealth care outside of the scenarioand really push health, I think wecan improve the health of not onlyour military, we can improve thehealth of our nation,” said Horohoto participants of her PerformanceTriad Workshop, held at Fort Det-rick, Md., May 30.

Organized and sponsored bythe Telemedicine and AdvancedTechnology Research Center ofthe U.S. Army Medical Researchand Materiel Command, the two-day workshop brought togetherthought leaders from govern-ment, industry and academia inthe fields of health, technologyand behavior to discuss the pri-mary topic of leveraging technol-ogy to create and sustain changesin health.

“The Performance Triad [sleep,activity, nutrition] is the SurgeonGeneral’s number one prior-ity,” said Lt. Col. Deydre Teyhen,TATRC deputy director, “and itinvolves enhancing activity, nutri-tion and sleep in order to optimizethe performance of our Soldiers.”

TATRC has held two workshopsessions at Fort Detrick, in Apriland May of this year, to supportHoroho’s vision.

“The goal of these workshopswas to determine how to best usetechnology to overcome thosebarriers to make lifestyle changeseasier,” said Teyhen.

One suggestion was the use ofa personal readiness device. ThesePRDs are wristbands that synchro-nize with smart phones and per-sonal computers to track sleep,activity, and nutrition, and canalso offer healthy choices for foodintake. The device actually helps tomake counting calories a fun activi-ty, and Teyhen said the buy-in fromSoldiers has been very positive.

“We’ve actually tested this pro-gram with the Old Guard soldiersat Fort Myer (Va.), and they loveit,” she said. “They said it is newand novel, and they are very ex-cited about it.”

The team at TATRC plays animportant role in the initiativeto investigate and recommendtechnology-based solutions tomeet the Surgeon General’s goalof achieving readiness and resil-

ience throughout the military. Ithas been exploring two interre-lated areas: technology, and in-centives to promote change. Withregard to this program, “technol-ogy” involves the use of device- orsoftware-based solutions to pro-mote healthy exercise, nutritionand sleep; “incentives to promotechange” focuses on strategiesfrom public health, gaming, socialmedia, and other areas that mayhelp to build and reinforce [good]habits. By utilizing these two av-enues, the researchers hope to de-velop methods by which individu-als may create and sustain posi-tive changes in personal healthpractices, which should translateto healthier lifestyles.

During the May workshop ses-sion, participants considered a ho-listic picture of the health of the in-dividual (i.e. Soldier, family mem-ber, veteran), Army and Depart-ment of Defense, and the nation, toidentify leading practices, researchgaps, and the need to explore po-tential technology solutions thatmay influence real and sustainedchange in the health of all.

Brig. Gen. (P) Joseph CaravalhoJr., USAMRMC and Fort Detrickcommander, addressed the partici-pants on day one of the workshopsession, and within hismessage, heoffered a challenge to the group.

“What innovations can youbring to the table to help the Sur-geon General move forward in es-tablishing a program that will en-courage people to partner with usin this initiative - which will helpmake them healthier in the longrun?” asked Caravalho. “We’regoing to look at all the great ideas

that you have ... whether it’s smallbusiness, university, or large in-dustry - we’re going to look at it.”

“You have complete buy-in fromthe military on this,” he continued.“We must move from a health caresystem to a system of health.”

The overarching goal of thisprogram is to encourage both themilitary and civilian populationto move about more during theirdaily routine. Throughout today’swork environment, the use of per-sonal computers at almost everyworkstation has made many em-ployees stagnant.

“Our current workspace,whether you’re in the field or in

garrison, requires a lot more sit-ting than it used to,” said Teyhen.“And we’re now finding that sit-ting [too often] is very harmful.So this initiative is meant to bringawareness to the harmful effectsof [prolonged] sitting, in additionto the benefits of more routinephysical activity.”

Teyhen said that although rou-tine physical activity is importantfor good health, a proper amount ofquality sleep each day is also criti-cal.Without appropriate sleep, peo-ple may make poor decisions thataffect more than just themselves.

“It’s not only about ‘I will’ butalso ‘I won’t,’” said Teyhen. “You

have to maintain that healthy bal-ance [of sleep, activity, and nutri-tion] to make the right choices.”

Teyhen and the TATRC teambelieve they are on the right trackin supporting the Surgeon Gen-eral’s initiative, and the next stepwill be to conduct the proper re-search to realize Horoho’s visionof a much healthier military - andcivilian - population.

“I believe that if we haveour line leaders supporting thismovement towards health, thenit won’t be a medical program, itwill be embedded in the DNA ofour Army, and that’s how it will belong-lasting,” said Horoho.

Leveraging Technology to IncreaseSoldier Health and Awareness

Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho, U.S. Army Surgeon General and commanding general of the U.S. Army Medical Command (center)poses with participants of the Performance Triad Workshop May 30. Photos by Jeffrey Soares, USAMRMC public affairs

Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho, U.S. Army Surgeon General and commanding general of the U.S. ArmyMedical Command, offers insight to participants of her Performance Triad Workshop held at FortDetrick, Md. May 30.

010382211038446

HOME RUN CAR SHOWat

Harry Grove Stadium, FrederickJuly 6, 2013 (rain date July 7)

Other events include Flea market, exhibits,food, auction, music & more

Vehicle registration 9-12 (show 12-4)Flea market opens 9:00Win a NASCAR go-cart

Free admission/parking to the public

Proceeds go to Vets Journey Home,Vietnam Veterans of America &

Korean War Veterans Association

Information call Jay (301)831-0154 orwww.goldengears.org


Army Community Service needs your input! Pleasefollow the link given to take a short, 10-question sur-vey for the Army Family Team Building Program. TheAFTB program offers classes for those who are newto the military such as: Reading Military Acronymsand Terms; The Chain of Command; Supporting YourChild’s Education; Basic Military Benefits and Entitle-ments; and Introduction to FRG’s. The program alsooffers programs to those of you who have been mar-ried to the military for much longer and are taking on,or ready to take on, leadership roles: Personal ConflictManagement, Stress Management, Leadership Styles,Building Cohesive Teams, Managing Group Conflictand many more.

By participating in this short, 10-question survey,you will be helping us to guide the program in a waythat best suits you. Please take a few minutes to com-plete this survey so we can begin to offer you the pro-grams that you need.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DJYTG8H

Army Family TeamBuilding Survey

CAPT. MEAGAN WISNIEWSKIUSAMRIID

Fifteen officers from the U.S. Army Research Institute ofInfectious Diseases closed out Armed Forces Week on May17 with a staff visit to Antietam Battlefield. The trip was ledby esteemed Army historian Col. (Ret.) Michael Bell, cur-rently the Chancellor at the College of International Affairsin Washington, D.C.

The trip from Frederick to Sharpsburg crossed SouthMountain, where Confederates briefly stalled the Unionadvance, thus setting the stage for the Battle of Antietam.

Bell guided the officers through the events that occurredon the battlefield that day, beginning with the initial po-sition of the Confederate forces, followed by a hike alongthe route of the first Union advance through the cornfieldtoward the Dunkard Church.

The next phase of the battle offered the group an oppor-tunity to discuss the utilization of terrain features and weap-ons technology from the observation tower overlooking thesunken road. At what is now Burnside Bridge, Bell fieldedtactical questions while using the location to illustrate effec-tive command strategies.

Finally, personal accounts read overlooking the site of theFinal Attack recounted the impact the fighting had on thosewho survived the ‘bloodiest single day in American history.’

In addition to providing lessons in several areas criti-cal to a successful operation, this staff ride put faces to theBattle of Antietam.

USAMRIID Soldiers Participate in Antietam Staff Ride


On 4 June 2013, the Thrift Shopat Fort Detrick awarded two schol-arships for $1,000 each. The fundsto award these scholarships camefrom the sale of the 2012 WhiteHouse Ornaments.

The awardees were JessicaPlunkard, Walkersville HighSchool, daughter of Martha Vick-ers, Barquist Health Clinic. Jessicawill be attending Clemson Univer-sity in the fall.

Cassandra Lowell, Urbana HighSchool, she is an NCI intern, andwill be attendingHarvard in the fall.

If you would like to support thisProgram, the 2013White HouseOr-naments are now available at theThrift Shop for $20, and the 2013Fort Detrick Ornaments are alsonow available for $15.

Thrift Shop at Fort DetrickAwards Scholarships

ELLEN CROWNUSAMRMC DEPUTY

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

Army Surgeon General and U.S.Army Medical Commander Lt.Gen. Patricia Horoho visited theU.S. Army Medical Research andMateriel Command at Fort DetrickMay 30.

Horoho met with program ex-perts in medical research and de-velopment, acquisition, andmedi-cal logistics management. Shetoured displays showcasing theUSAMRMC’s mission as a uniquerequirements-driven, full life cyclecommand that manages research,technology, development, acqui-sition, procurement and logistics,leveraging partnerships with in-

dustry, academia, and non-profitorganizations.

Horoho also attended a boardmeeting for the National Inter-agency Confederation for Biologi-cal Research. The USAMRMC isa partner agency of the NICBR,which also includes the NationalInstitute of Allergy and InfectiousDiseases; the National Cancer In-stitute; the U.S. Department ofAgriculture; the Agricultural Re-search Service; the Department ofHomeland Security; the Centersfor Disease Control and Preven-tion; the Naval Medical ResearchCenter; and the U.S. Food andDrug Administration.

At an afternoon staff town hall

Army Surgeon GeneralVisits USAMRMC,Hosts Town Hall

Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho, U.S. Army Surgeon General andCommanding General of the U.S. Army Medical Command, talkswith Alan Harner from the Medical Support Systems team at FortDetrick, Md., about a Mini-Special Medical Emergency Evacua-tion Device, or SMEED, that allows medics and surgeons to pro-vide point of injury surgeries. Photo by Adam Wyatt, TATRC

NICK MINECCIUSAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The members of the Fort De-trick Chapter of the prestigiousSergeant Audie Murphy Club re-ceived a visible symbol of their ac-complishment, with specialized t-shirts provided by the Fort Detrickbranch of NYMEO.

“NYMEO is a sponsor of theSAMC on Fort Detrick, while theyprovide great financial services tothe Soldiers on post, they also sup-port the Fort Detrick chapter ofthe Sergeant Audie Murphy Club,”said Staff Sgt. Craig Wayman, aSAMC member.

“As a club we do many eventsin the local community, most ofwhich are volunteer, and help im-prove the community’s view of the

Army and Fort Detrick. For yearswe have not had t-shirts that helppeople recognize who we are, theNYMEO branch on post bought usthese t-shirts. I feel this shows thecommunity and our brothers andsisters in arms that we are here tosupport them and that we are sup-ported as well,” he added.

The Sergeant Audie MurphyClub is a private U.S. Army orga-nization for enlisted non-commis-sioned officers only. Those NCO’swhose leadership achievementsand performance merit specialrecognition may possibly earn thereward of membership. Membersmust... “...exemplify leadershipcharacterized by personal concernfor the needs, training, develop-ment, and welfare of Soldiers andconcern for families of Soldiers.

New T-shirts “Brand” SAMC

(Left to right): Master Sgt. Xaiver Jones, Sgt. Brittany Briem, Master Sgt. Kenric Brooks, Kathy Nor-ris, Sgt. 1st Class Brent Hallman, Sgt. 1st Class Amy Bethea and Master Sgt. John Okeeffe.

See USAMRMC, continued on page 10

T6613350

Rockville


Starting at 12 p.m. EST June 12, MarineCorps Marathon participants who are nolonger able to compete in the 38th MCMon Sunday, Oct. 27 have an opportunityto transfer their entry to another runnerthrough the MCM’s Transfer Program.Unique to “The People’s Marathon,” theTransfer Program enables those already reg-istered for this year’s marathon to opt out ofparticipating while helping another runnersecure a spot for the event. The MCM sold-out in a record 2 hours, 27 minutes as publicregistration opened on March 27.

To initiate a transfer, runners currentlyregistered must complete the MCM’s on-line transfer request form available at www.marinemarathon.com starting June 12.Once the request is processed, the regis-tered runner will receive an email includinga unique code, password and hyperlink tothe online transfer registration form. Therunner will then forward this information tothe individual seeking to register.

All transfer requests must be completedby Aug. 30. Once submitted, the transfercannot be cancelled. The new runner willcomplete the transferee form and pay a $30fee to finalize the transaction. All new run-ners must complete their registration for the

38th MCM by Sept. 4.When transferring an entry, MCM run-

ners will not receive a refund for the initialregistration fees they paid in March. Anysuch monetary transactions will be handledonly between the transferring runners. Also,entries may not be transferred more thanonce. Only runners currently registered forthe 38th MCM can transfer an entry to an-other runner. Runners often find transferpartners on the MCM Facebook page.

MCM to MCM10K TransferThose currently registered for the 38th

MCM are eligible to transfer their participa-tion to the MCM10K, the 6.2 mile event heldin conjunction with “The People’s Mara-thon.” To transfer to the MCM10K, regis-tered marathon runners must complete theMCM10K transfer form available at marine-marathon.com between June 12 and Aug.30. Although there are no additional feesto transfer from the MCM to the MCM10K,there also are no refunds for those who ini-tially registered for the full marathon.

There is no transfer program availablefor MCM10K registered runners to transferto another runner. TheMCM10K is currentlyopen for registration at www.marinemara-thon.com at a cost of $48.

Marine Corps Marathon OpensTransfer Program June 12

meeting, Horoho addressed employee con-cerns about sequestration and its impact onthe Army budget. She took the opportunityto talk to staff about civilian administra-tive furloughs, which are projected to startin early July. Horoho said that leadershipworked very hard to avert furloughs entirely.

“None of us wanted to take this out on thebacks of our civilian workforce,” she said.

Horoho added that now is the time to

prioritize, as we manage with limited re-

sources.

She emphasized, “We don’t expect you to

do more with less.”

USAMRMC, continued from page 9

FORT DETRICK EMPLOYEEASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Mix this sluggish economy, stubbornlyhigh unemployment, uncertain politics, andforeign upheaval together, and you’ve got abig bowl of stress stew.

Add to it a heaping dose of the “do-morewith-less” workplace, along with a fastpaced, ever-changing, technology-drivenworld, and what you end up with is a perfectrecipe for freak-out time!

Can you still thrive in this environment?The answer is yes.

So what now? Is this truly the end of theworld we once knew? Are our best days be-hind us? And if so, how do we cope withwhat ‘s to come?

There are no easy answers, but twothings remain true: 1) it is not as bad as itseems and 2) you have more control overyour future than you think.

Power of PerspectiveIf crime, dishonesty, rudeness, and all-

around bad behavior seem at an all-timehigh to you, consider that what has changedis not society, but your ability to see it upclose, the worst part of it, through modernmedia technology. You know only what youhear, see, and read.

There’s an old saying in the news busi-ness, “If it bleeds, it leads.” Media outletslove doom and gloom because it’s generallycheap to cover and it draws eyeballs. Andthey are pushing the edge of the envelope.

But it’s not just traditional media. To-day anyone with access to the web canbroadcast to the world through mediumslike Face book and YouTube where exhibi-tionism and outrageous behavior tend tocrowd out restraint.

The next time you find yourself wonder-ing if the whole world has gone mad, re-member that the stories and images on yourTV, computer, and smartphone are distort-ed, “funhouse” representations of reality. Ifthey are having a negative impact on youroutlook, switch your consumption to some-thing positive or simply unplug. You don’thave to participate in the circus.

Coping with AnxietyThe world’s problems seem too big for

you to handle for one simple reason: they are!Think about it, you have little to no con-

trol over weighty things like crime, poverty,oppression, terrorism, and world hunger.What you can control, however, are yourthoughts, actions, associations, and life-style. This is key to a happier life.

With that in mind, here are some tips tohelp you manage stress and anxiety:

* Learn your triggers. Carefully note whatsets off your anxiety, and limit your exposureto it.

* Spot quickly and interrupt negativefeedback loops with positive reinforcement.Anxiety often comes from playing out “whatif” and doomsday scripts in your head. Keepmotivational, spiritual, and affirming lit-erature at hand, or even your own private“positivity hot link” on your computer- mu-sic, video, narrative, or images that instantlyhelp you “reset” your mind.

* Cut yourself a break when you’re over-whelmed. Agree to do what you can, whenyou can. Let that be enough for the day.

* Let go of worst-case scenarios. Mostof what we fear never comes to pass. Whenor if a crisis ever hits, options will appear atthat time to help you deal with it.

* Realize that fretting is not productive.The world doesn’t change because youare concerned and unhappy. It’s OK to becheerful even in the face of misfortune.

* Get moving. Worry is undirected en-ergy. Put that energy to use on somethingpositive and productive.

* Seek out positive, uplifting people. Yourhappiness is directly related to your influences.

* Learn relaxation techniques like yogaand deep breathing exercises.

* Exercise regularly. Seriously, for doz-ens of reasons that you have already beenbeaten over the head with, this is one ofyour most powerful “feel better” strategies.

* Accept that it takes time to change.Hint: Focus on lowering the intensity andlength of worrying, rather than eradicatingit completely.

Finally, don’t beat yourself up for feelinganxious. A certain amount of stress is un-avoidable.

The key to managing it is changing yourhabitual reactions to it. Your Employee As-sistance Program has the knowledge, tools,and resources to help. For more informationcall the EAP at (301) 619-4657.

Living andThriving In

Anxious Times


1038360

YYourourYourConvenientConvenientConvenientNeighborNeighborhoodhood BankBankNeighborhood Bank

• Personal Checking & Savings • Installment Loans• Business Checking & Savings • Mobile Banking• Home Equity Lines & Loans • Online Banking & Bill Pay

Antietam Branch Office198 Thomas Johnson Drive

Frederick, MD 21702240-379-7677

Crestwood Branch Office6910 Crestwood Blvd.Frederick, MD 21703

240-529-1548

Patrick Ctr. Branch Office30 West Patrick StreetFrederick, MD 21701

240-379-7671

Walkersville Branch Office200 Commerce Drive

Walkersville, MD 21793240-529-1524

Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender301-620-1400

1038443

The Community Bank for Frederick County!

www.frederickcountybank.com

NOW OPENEast Frederick Branch Office

490 Monocacy Blvd.Frederick, MD 21701

301-668-2004


Documents

Standard 061413