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www.apgnews.apg.army.mil Published in the interest of the people of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland August 11, 2011 Vol. 55, No. 32
A team of Aberdeen Proving Ground Special Reaction Team police officers demonstrate how they might apprehend a suspect during the annual National Night Out
event held in Patriot Village, Aug. 2.
Crime prevention through neighborhood
strength focus of National Night Out
Story and photos by anti-crime programs; strengthen neigh-
RACHEL PONDER borhood spirit and police-communi-
APG NEWS ty partnerships; and send a message to
National Night Out, held at the criminals that neighborhoods are orga-
McGruff House on Aug. 2, highlighted nized and fighting back.
some of the equipment and procedures Representatives from community
used by the Aberdeen Proving Ground organizations like Picerne Military
Department of Emergency Services per-
sonnel. About 200 people attended the See NNO, page 4
event, which included displays and dem- (From left) Essie Bennett, from the
onstrations by DES personnel and com- Aberdeen Proving Ground Emergency
munity service organizations. Operations Center, talks to APG resi-
The annual event, observed in all dents, Brandi Colon and Katie Holohan
50 states and on military installations about how to prepare for an emergen-
worldwide, celebrated its 28th anni- cy. In observance of August being Anti-
Terrorist Awareness Month, Bennett
versary this year. National Night Out also handed out literature about pre-
is designed to heighten crime and drug venting terrorist attacks. “If you see
prevention awareness; generate sup- something suspicious don’t hesitate to
port for, and participation in, local call 9-11,” Bennett said.
Job placement programs SOS hosts
help military spouses
Story and photo by
annual training
RACHEL PONDER By EVAN DYSON
APG News IMCOM Public Affairs
Finding a new job after moving to a location Survivor Outreach Services recently held four days of profession-
can be daunting, especially in this current eco- al development training for nearly 300 employees in Orlando, Fla.,
nomic climate. Fortunately there are programs as part of a larger mission to improve
Survivor Outreach
available to help military spouses find civil ser- the quality of service provided to the
Families of fallen Soldiers. Services can help
vice positions.
More than 100 sessions were survivors as far back
Carolyn Russell, Aberdeen Proving Ground’s
military spouse program coordinator at the Civil- held to benefit representatives from as World War II.
ian Personnel Advisory Center, helps spous- active duty components, the Army For more information
es navigate job searches. This includes helping National Guard and Reserve and contact the APG SOS
them enroll in the Priority Placement Program private organizations assisting sur- support coordinator,
or find employment under the Executive Order vivors. According to organizers, Annette Sanders-Nash,
13473 (Spouse Preference Authority), both of this mixture of participants allowed
410-278- 2861; DSN
which allow some spouses to be hired for fed- interactions and relationships to
form that will help the program 298-2861; FAX 410-
eral jobs without going through the usual com-
petitive process. move toward a more uniform oper- 278-9685; or e-mail
Military spouse Marilyn Mitchell-McCluskey
“These programs are separate but work in ating standard. casandra.a.sanders-
settles in to her new job as a PEO C3T program
conjunction with each other,” Russell said. management assistant. Mitchell-McCluskey The course options ranged from nash.civ@mail.mil.
PPP and Executive Order 13473 provide non- obtained the position with the help of the “SOS Basics” for new employees to
competitive appointing authority for spouses of Priority Placement Program, a government “The Spirituality of Grief” and “SOS Regulations.”
program that allows military spouses to be “There was something for everyone,” said SOS Program
hired for federal jobs without going through
See SPOUSES, page 4 the usual competitive process. See SOS, page 5
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OPINION
Meeting our fiscal and national
security responsibility
A
s I begin my second month
in office as Secretary of
Defense, I wanted to take
Achieving savings based on sound national security policy
the opportunity to share my thinking will serve our nation’s interests, and will also prove more
with you on one of the key challenges
we face as a Depart- enforceable and sustainable over the long-term.
ment: how to ensure
that our military has conduct a fundamental review of Amer- develop dangerous weapons, and ris- force. Platforms from the build-up of the
everything it needs ica’s missions, capabilities, and our role ing powers watch to see if America will 1980s are reaching the end of their shelf
to protect our nation- in a changing world.” As a Department, lose its edge. The United States must be life and must be replaced, and units and
al security at a time we are following that approach. We are able to protect our core national security equipment that have been stressed by a
of considerable fis- asking ourselves: What are the essential interests with an adaptable force capable decade of combat must be reset. Going
cal challenge in our missions our military must do to pro- and ready to meet these threats and deter forward, we must ensure that the military
country. tect America and our way of life? What adversaries that would put those interests gets the effective and affordable weap-
I know that many of you have been are the risks of the strategic choices we at risk. I will do all I can to assist the ons it needs by redoubling our efforts to
watching with concern the deficit reduc- make? And what are the financial costs? Administration and congressional leaders enforce procurement discipline.
tion negotiations in Washington. As Pres- Achieving savings based on sound to make the commonsense cuts needed We also must continue to tackle
ident Obama has said, our growing national security policy will serve our to avoid this sequester mechanism. wasteful and duplicative spending, and
national debt, if not addressed, will imper- nation’s interests, and will also prove Our military has always taken on and overhead staffing. We must be account-
il our prosperity, hurt our credibility and more enforceable and sustainable over succeeded in every mission it has been able to the American people for what
influence around the world, and ultimate- the long-term. assigned - from the efforts in Iraq and we spend, where we spend it, and with
ly put our national security at risk. As part We expect that the responsible tran- Afghanistan to humanitarian assistance what result. While we have reason-
of the nation’s efforts to get its finances sitions in Iraq and Afghanistan will help and disaster relief at home and abroad. able controls over much of our budget-
in order, defense spending will be - and I reduce total U.S. defense spending over You - the men and women of the mili- ary information, it is unacceptable to
believe it must be - part of the solution. me that the Department of Defense can-
the coming years. But I will do every- tary - have never said “I can’t do it.” Nor
The reductions in defense spending not produce a financial statement that
thing I can to ensure that further reduc- have the civilians who support you. That
that will take place as a result of the debt passes all financial audit standards. That
tions in defense spending are not pursued is the military ethos - to salute and press
ceiling agreement reached by Congress will change. I have directed that this
and the President are in line with what in a hasty, ill-conceived way that would on. The ethos of this nation’s leaders and
requirement be put in place as soon as
this Department’s civilian and military undermine the military’s ability to pro- policy makers must be to ensure that the
possible. America deserves nothing less.
leaders were anticipating, and I believe tect America and its vital interests around missions assigned to the military meet
The United States faces a series of
we can implement these reductions while the globe. For example, the debt ceiling critical national security priorities. It is
tough choices ahead on the budget as we
maintaining the excellence of our military. agreement contains a sequester mecha- our responsibility to determine those pri- seek to balance the need for fiscal solven-
But to do that, spending choices must be nism that would take effect if Congress orities and to ensure that you will always cy with the need to protect our security.
based on sound strategy and policy. In the fails to enact further deficit reduction. If have the training and equipment to suc- We can - and must - address the budget
past, such as after the Vietnam War, our that happens, it could trigger a round of ceed in those missions. and protect the country. As we do, we will
government applied cuts to defense across dangerous across-the-board defense cuts I am aware that as Washington dis- be guided by the principle that we will do
the board, resulting in a force that was that would do real damage to our securi- cusses strategy and policy, you and your what’s right for our nation now and for
undersized and underfunded relative to its ty, our troops and their families, and our Families are discussing the implications its future. By better aligning our resourc-
missions and responsibilities. This pro- ability to protect the nation. This poten- of decisions that may be made. I prom- es with our priorities, this Department can
cess has historically led to outcomes that tial deep cut in defense spending is not ised in my first message as Secretary lead the way in moving towards a more
weaken rather than strengthen our nation- meant as policy. Rather, it is designed to that I will fight for you. That means I disciplined defense budget. Only in that
al security - and which ultimately cost our be unpalatable to spur responsible, bal- will fight for you and your families as way can we ensure that we fulfill the fun-
nation more when it must quickly rearm anced deficit reduction and avoid mis- we face these budget challenges. damental duty for those of us in public
to confront new threats. guided cuts to our security. The force has been stretched by a service - which is to do everything we can
I am determined not to repeat the Indeed, this outcome would be com- decade of combat. We owe you and your to give future generations of Americans a
mistakes of the past. In order to make pletely unacceptable to me as Secre- Families the support you have earned - better and safer life.
the key decisions on how to best imple- tary of Defense, the President, and to both on the battlefield and on the home
ment spending reductions, the President our nation’s leaders. That’s because we front. To be sure, the current budget con-
said in April when he unveiled his fiscal live in a world where terrorist networks straints will make it all the more chal- U.S. Secretary of Defense
framework that “we’re going to have to threaten us daily, rogue nations seek to lenging to modernize and recapitalize the Leon Panetta
Go away kids (even though we love you)
B
rad had been home from time alone. Together. In a hotel room. Really, really away. Away from inter- of two. Just two. Only two. Table for
deployment about a week Without kids. ruption. Away from hurry sickness. two. Two sets of feelings. Two seats on
when the accusations came The more I tried to justify this to the Away from the constant to do list that is the boardwalk. Two people making a life
thick and fast. “You take all his time!” kids, the more the kids looked at me a marriage. together one word at a time.
“You have all the fun!” like I was a wanton hussy in strappy I’m the one who knows that intima-
“You just want to gold pumps preying on their beloved-- cy—not solely sexual intimacy, but that Jacey Eckhart
be alone!” if somewhat naïve-- papa. kind of intimacy that makes people feel CinCHouse.com
The accusa- “They aren’t gonna get it, J,” Brad deeply heard and loved and appreciat-
tions weren’t com- told me, as our daughter tucked a ed—doesn’t happen just because you About Jacey
ing from Brad. Or big bag o’guilt into the back seat and tell it to. I know I can’t say to my hus- As an Air Force brat, Jacey Eckhart
me. The accusations slammed the car door. band, “OK. Babe, Kelsey is at a par- grew up swearing she would never enter
were flying thick and But I wanted them to get it. I need- ty, Sam is cruising the McDonalds drive the military or marry anyone who did. Of
fast from our kids— ed them to get it. “Do they really think thru, Peter is in the tub. We have 11 course, she married the first Navy guy she
21, 17 and 9. They happily-ever-after just grows around the minutes. Intimacy--go!” ever met. Eighteen years later, she and
thought they should be allowed to skip edges of a life?” I asked Brad plaintive- We love our kids. We love that our her husband Brad have moved 13 times.
school and go down to Virginia Beach ly. “ Like grass? Like weeds? Do they daughter is home from college and that Tackled five deployments. Raised three
with us for a change of command. And think this is easy?” Brad is home from sea so that we are kids. And Jacey has written over 400
spend the night at the oceanfront. Brad just laughed. It is easy for him. five again. Five plates at the dinner table. columns that encourage, empower and
Uh, no. It is easy for them. Because I am the Five seatbelts in the car. Five heads on entertain military Families everywhere.
Not because of school. Who cares mom around here. I am the one who five pillows. There is pleasure in that, To read more, visit cinchouse.com, where
about school in the face of the awesome knows that two people building a life satisfaction, contentment. And yet….and military wives and women in uniform are
truth that Mommies and Daddies need together need time alone. Apart. Away. yet there is something about the delight commanders in chief.
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August 11, 2011 • APG News 3
OPINION
Aw reservoir, APG
I
’ve been a fixture at APG since portation Office (which has since been
November 1971, when I was 18 torn down) to sign out the truck, go to
years old. After working here the post office and pick up all the bags
over 39 years, I decided it’s time to of mail and sign for classified mate-
hang up the old har- rial. The one incident I’ll never for-
ness. And like a lot get is when I signed for some very
of other oldsters I large crates from the post office. I was
find myself thinking wondering what the heck was in these
“Where did all those
years go?”
crates, and when I opened one, there
was a big scary looking military weap-
You never have to miss an
I took the good
old Civil Service
on. I don’t know why they had these
crates addressed to our office, but even- issue of the APG News
Exam back in high tually a Soldier from Aberdeen Test
Visit us at
school and eventually found myself Center showed up for them. I was upset
employed as a GS-02 at the U.S. Ord- because I felt the Soldier should have
http://apgnews.apg.army.
nance Center and School, making signed for them but he said “Don’t wor-
$4,000 a year. Boy that was big mon- ry about it.” He took the weapons and I
mil/Archive/archive.html
ey to a kid who had never held a job didn’t hear another thing (thank good-
before and also came from a pretty poor ness)! Eventually, the mail room service
background. My first paycheck was for was contracted out but I left before that
$96.04. Wow! I was rich! I still have
my first $1 bill that I framed.
happened.
When I finally landed in the Pub-
or scan the QR code
The Vietnam War was still going on lic Affairs Office around 1985, there
and there used to be a Vietnamese train- were around 15 people working there,
ing village down on Maryland Bou- with three or four military photojournal-
levard. The military draft was still in ists. We had interns, we sent employees
effect. to the Editor’s Course at the Defense
When the voting age was lowered Information School and we were just
to 18, naturally my first presidential starting to see the emergence of com-
vote went to Nixon. The drinking age puter technology.
was 18, because back then the thought Now, 26 years later - where did all
was, if you’re old those years go! - PAO is down to seven
enough to fight or eight people,
and die, you’re with three con-
old enough to I don’t think tract employees
drink. the military guys and five govern-
I started out ment employ-
typing soldiers’ wanted to hire me for ees. APG has
manuals on an gone from the
electric type- my first permanent Stone Age to
writer with car- the modern
bon copies. We position because they computer age
didn’t have spell
check and that
said I was too “green.” with Facebook,
live blogging,
other fancy stuff My predecessor said Twitter, Flickr
back then, so and all of the
we would read “You’re just a baby.” “social media”
our copy back to evils that I don’t
someone to make But she encouraged appreciate. APG
sure spelling,
punctuation and
them to hire me even has its
own TV station
everything was anyway. I had to get with live broad-
okay. casts. Joe [Fer-
In December some experience rare] forgive
1971, before the me for falling
annual EXODUS with the “gubmint” asleep through
for USAOC&S
Soldiers, a whole
sometime. some of your
social media
company safe full training.
of prepaid bus and airline tickets worth PAO has moved so many times that
$17,000 was stolen. There we were, a some of us felt like the stepchildren in
whole group of us with our trusty old the attic.
IBM Selectric typewriters, were put We had a nice office with win-
to work in a reimbursement process- dows in building 314 on the first floor
ing station so all those young Soldiers and then we got kicked upstairs to the
could go home for the holidays. third floor where we didn’t have win-
I was a temporary employee until dows so that the Northeast Civilian
March 1972 when I became a perma- Personnel Operations Center could
nent civilian employee. I don’t think the take over our wonderful space AND
military guys wanted to hire me for my our work stations. Then we had to
first permanent position because they move from the third floor to make
said I was too “green.” My predeces- room for the Army Test and Evalua-
sor said “You’re just a baby.” But she tion Command. We had no place to
encouraged them to hire me anyway. go. We were told, “You have to move.
I had to get some experience with the I don’t care where you go, you have
“gubmint” sometime. to move.” So this time we got dumped
I’ll never forget those early days; into the vault of Bldg. 314. Then we
especially the time the master ser- moved to building 324 and eventu-
geant in my office came around asking ally we landed in building 2201, the
for donations for his son’s Boy Scout old Post Office that was recently torn
troop. I politely declined, but the mas- down. Building 2201 was not bad,
ter sergeant then discreetly threatened except for the fact that I got in trouble
that “it would be in your best interest if for feeding the feral cats – which is
you donated some money.” Well, see- apparently deemed a federal offense.
ing that he was one of my bosses and I Other than that trifling detail, life at
really wanted to keep my job, I donated building 2201 was good.
some money. Thankfully, people aren’t So now, here I am at the hind end of
allowed to do that anymore. my career in building 305. There have
There was an Officer’s Club (now been so many memorable co-workers,
the Top of the Bay) and an NCO Club wacky co-workers so many good times,
(the old 389th Army Band building) and bad times, crazy times that I can’t recall
all the Soldiers had to pay fees. Civil- all of them. Of course, it’s hard to for-
ians couldn’t shop or eat anywhere on get the sexual harassment trials of 1996.
post except for the old snack bar that The post has gone from being a mili-
used to be located in Bldg. 324 (now tary majority to a civilian majority.
the Network Enterprise Center). May- The Ordnance Center and School and
be some of you older folks remember its thousands of AIT students moved
when there was a post taxi service and to Fort Lee, Va. I don’t even recognize
military cooks and KP duty in the din- APG since all of the Base Realignment
ing facilities. At one time the 523rd and Closure construction has taken
Military Police Company was respon- place, and many familiar old buildings
sible for law enforcement. There also have been torn down.
used to be a publication called the I miss the sounds of morning PT
Weekly Bulletin. runs with military cadences. I will miss
I eventually worked my way up as my coworkers. I will miss the feral cats.
a clerk typist GS-04 doing Soldier’s I will miss George Mercer’s never end-
manuals on what was called a Linolex ing music recitals that date from way
Machine. It was an early word proces- back when.
sor that had these giant floppy disks to The members of the Garrison Public
store the information on. For some rea- Affairs Office have been the best people
son, a few of us got downgraded to GS- I have ever worked with. It’s amazing
03 and I ended up being transferred how the people you work with make
to the mail room of the USAOC&S. I such a huge difference in the work
don’t know how I qualified to be a mail place. At least for me it did.
room clerk, but I guess they had to put So, goodbye APG, or as the French
me somewhere. would say, “Aw reservoir.”
I had to get a special military driv-
er’s license to drive the pickup truck. Marguerite Towson
Every day I had to go to the old Trans- Former APG News Editorial Assistant
4 APG News • August 11, 2011
Spouses praise Priority Placement Program
Continued from Page 1
active duty military members of the U.S.
Armed Forces, including the U.S. Coast It can be difficult to build a career and find jobs as a
Guard and full-time National Guard, and military spouse, moving every three to five years. These
who are relocating to accompany their ser-
vice member during a permanent change programs take some of that burden off of them, and it
of station to a new commuting area.
Spouses who enroll in the Priority Place- shows that the DoD really is trying to take care of its own.
ment Program, or PPP, are matched with
potential positions that meet their qualifica- Carolyn Russell
APG military spouse program coordinator, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center
tions and preferences. Job placement will
vary with each candidate. The spouse may and find jobs as a military spouse, mov- program helped her establish her career. “When my husband retires from the
be enrolled in PPP for up to one year and ing every three to five years,” said Russell. Fuller moved to APG with her husband military, I will be able to support him
is entitled to one valid job offer for which “These programs take some of that bur- earlier this spring and received a job with my career while he finds employ-
they are considered “well qualified.” den off of them, and it shows that the DoD offer at CECOM in July. She called PPP ment,” she said.
Russell said Executive Order 13473 really is trying to take care of its own.” one of the single best benefits military Marilyn Mitchell-McCluskey, a mili-
offers a little more flexibility. It allows Eligibility documents needed to enroll spouses should take advantage of. tary spouse who recently received a job
spouses to self-nominate for DoD posi- in both programs include: “The PPP gave me the ability to move with the help of PPP, advises spouses to be
tions and to apply for jobs offered inter- n PCS orders with my husband and have a career,” patient. She learned about PPP while vol-
nally. The spouse remains eligible for a n Marriage certificate or license Fuller said. “He experiences less stress unteering for Army Community Service.
maximum of two years from the date of n Current resume by knowing that I will be able to find “Don’t just sit and wait,” she said.
the PCS orders. n College transcripts a job when we move, so the program is “Do things to make yourself more mar-
“The Executive Order 13473 gives n SF50’s and latest appraisal from pre- really beneficial to both of us. And he ketable, take classes and volunteer.”
spouses, who have never had federal vious federal employment. knows that I will be able to take care For more information about PPP and
experience, a chance to get their foot in Russell said Army Community Ser- of myself financially when he deploys. Executive Order 13473, or to make an
the door,” Russell said. vice provides resume writing assistance, This allows him to focus on his job.” appointment, call Russell at 410-306-0173.
She said military spouses serve their how-to classes and job fairs to help with Fuller said the program allows her For more information about the Army
country by supporting their service mem- job placement. to maintain civil employment, build her Community Service Employment Read-
bers through frequent moves. Amy Fuller, a military spouse who retirement fund and help prepare for her iness program, call Marilyn Howard at
“It can be difficult to build a career has enrolled in the PPP twice, said the husband’s retirement. 410-278-9669.
NNO displays teach community security
Continued from Page 1
Housing, the Army Substance Abuse who demonstrated how they train Pok-
Program, Kirk U.S. Army Health The community has changed so much in the er, a police K9, by who performed, obe-
Clinic, and the Emergency Oper- dience and detection exercises.
ations Center also supported the
past year. Many people who attended the In addition to displays and demon-
strations, DES firefighters and emer-
event by providing information to
attendees.
event recently moved to the area, so this was gency medical personnel gave tours
Detective Mike “Big Mike” Far- a new experience for them. of emergency vehicles, distributed fire
prevention information. The fire depart-
low, who also serves as APG’s Com-
munity Policing Officer said that the Detective Mike “Big Mike” Farlow ment also provided an inflatable fire
event gives the community a chance APG’s Community Policing Officer truck slide for children.
to interact with DES in a friendly, fun “My son loves fire trucks and was
environment. tactical equipment and body armor. During the event members of the SRT excited to meet a fireman and sit in a real
“The community has changed so Officer Andrew Funke, who manned demonstrated how they would arrest a fire truck,” said Stephanie Logan, who
much in the past year,” Farlow said, the table, said that the SRT are the suspect. attended the event with her husband and
referring to APG’s increase of civil- military equivalent to civilian police “The technology that goes into their four children.
ian employees due to Base Realign- department Special Weapons and Tac- equipment is amazing,” said Andrew In addition to displays and dem-
ment and Closure. “Many people who tics, or SWAT teams. The SRT is a Card, 16, who paid close attention to onstrations, Picerne Military Hous-
attended the event recently moved to specially trained team of DES police the bullet proof shields and surveillance ing provided a cookout for attendees,
the area, so this was a new experience officers armed and equipped to iso- cameras. and hosted an outdoor movie after the
for them.” late, contain and gather informa- Attendees also gathered around the event.
A popular booth was the Special tion to neutralize a special threat, if APG K-9 unit’s demonstration, led by “I want to thank everyone who volun-
Reaction Team’s display of weapons, necessary. Lt. Ed Sala and Officer Chris Danko, teered their time to make this event pos-
August 11, 2011 • APG News 5
Don’t let alcohol put a chill on your summer
ASAP swimming and diving. This can cause hol is involved in an estimated 38 per- “With so much fun to be had, why
The Army Substance Abuse Pro- faulty coordination and disorientation cent of all drowning deaths. And, recent let alcohol put a chill on your summer,”
gram wants to help the APG communi- and impair swallowing and breathing data assembled for the Surgeon General Scott said.
ty understand a few simple facts about reflexes -- both of which are essential to shows that this number rises to between “People under age 21, and drivers
the impact of alcohol on warm weath- swimming.” 40 and 50 percent for young males. and others planning water-related recre-
er activities. The sunshine, warmth and The following statistics underscore n In addition, according to the same ational activities should stay away from
long days of the summer season provide the negative consequences of alcohol report, 40 to 50 percent of all diving alcohol. Even those who observe the
a wealth of opportunities for recreation consumption: injury victims had consumed alcoholic federal government’s recommendations
and relaxation, but, when mixed with n Drinking may be a factor in 80 beverages. for moderate drinking - two drinks per
alcohol, these activities can turn danger- percent of boating fatalities, accord- Alcohol consumption during the sum- day for men, one for women - should
ous and even deadly. ing to the National Transportation Safe- mer months for heavy drinkers, can con- bear in mind that alcohol may affect
According to Cindy Scott, ASAP pre- ty Board and, according to the National tribute to heat dehydration which can them differently during their favorite
vention coordinator, “Alcohol consump- Safety Council, boating accidents are the increase the chances of stroke, particular- summer activity.”
tion can cause a lowering or loss of nation’s second largest cause of trans- ly for individuals with high blood pres- For more information contact the
inhibitions, which may lead to aggres- portation injuries. sure. Hypoglycemia and heart rhythm APG ASAP at 410-278-DRUG; call
sive behavior, poor judgment, and reck- n According to the National Institute irregularities are additional dangers of Scott at 410-278-4013, or e-mail cyn-
lessness in the water while boating, on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alco- drinking on a hot, sunny day. thia.m.scott4.civ@mail.mil.
SOS networks to help survivors
Continued from Page 1
Manager Hal Snyder. “We’ve had very She said the Army is the only mili- Bldg. 2503 Highpoint Road, Room 109. reach Services, visit Army OneSource
positive feedback and, in fact, people tary branch with a program specifical- Call 410-278- 2861; DSN 298-2861; at http://www.myarmyonesource.com/
have said ‘we hope next year will be ly designed to serve the Families of the FAX 410-278-9685; or e-mail casandra. FamilyProgramsandServices/Surviv-
more of the same.’” fallen. In addition, SOS assists Families a.sanders-nash.civ@mail.mil. ingFamilies/SurvivorOutreachSer-
On the first day of the conference, Lt. from every branch of service, she said. To learn more about Survivor Out- vices.aspx.
Gen. Rick Lynch, commanding gener- “Our desire is to never leave anyone
al of the Installation Management Com- without services,” she said. “There are
mand, thanked attendees for their passion many programs that can and do support
and dedication to helping survivors. Families as an extra duty, but my job
“The most emotional thing I do is deal here at APG is to serve Families in Harf-
with survivors, and you do it every day,” ord, Cecil, Kent and Queen Anne’s coun-
he said. “If you need help, don’t hesitate ties who are served through our casualty
to ask. You may need support, too.” affairs office.”
“Having this conference truly reflects During the conference, attendees
the Army’s commitment to survivors learned best practices that have worked
and the fulfillment of the Army Fami- for other SOS programs, she added, and
ly Covenant,” Snyder added. “This is an how to use those networking opportuni-
enduring mission that the Army values ties to better serve the local community.
and has committed resources to in order “We learned about finding interpret-
to ensure that survivors receive the best ers for non-English speaking survivors
service for as long as they desire.” and about giving SOS presentations to
community groups in hopes of finding
APG attendees Families that need us,” she said.
Annette Sanders-Nash, Aberdeen “The most important thing I learned
Proving Ground SOS support coordina- is that Families want and need this pro-
tor attended the convention accompanied gram. I just have to be more vigilant
by Arcelio Arlene, Army Community about getting out into the community to
Service financial readiness counselor. show how we can help them.”
Sanders-Nash said the event was Survivor Outreach Services can help
important because SOS is such a new survivors as far back as World War
program. II. For more information, or to volun-
“It is vital that we all work on the teer to assist in memorial events hon-
same accord. The conference allows all oring the fallen, contact the Aberdeen
players to learn from the past, share what Proving Ground SOS support coordina-
we are doing now and to discuss how to tor, Annette Sanders-Nash. Her office is
move ahead in the future.” located in Army Community Service,
6 APG News • August 11, 2011
Native Americans in Army
History: Navajo Code Talkers
By DIANA KARAKOS now, some 65 years later, he recalls with clari-
APG-DPW-PWE ty the experience of crouching in bomb craters
The period: World War II. The place: for cover, unable to ascertain the direction of
the complex constellation of tropical fire until comrades on the opposite side of the
islands across the vast Pacific Ocean. crater were killed.”
The problem: a highly trained, fluent in Another interview with code talker Keith
English, Japanese unit that intercepted Little reads:
and broke United States coded messages, “When asked why he chose to go to war,
resulting in high U.S. casualties. he answered simply: ‘[because] the Japanese
The solution: the military struggling to made a sneak attack on the U.S.,’ adding that
come up with an unbreakable code, but he wanted ‘to protect our people, land and
never able to create one. country.’”
It was not until Philip Johnston, a Although the Navajo-developed code
World War I veteran, approached the mili- was key to the Marines’ success against
tary with the idea to use the Navajo Native Japan, their accomplishments were not pub-
American language to form a code that licly celebrated after the war. The United
the United States was able to stump the States recognized the value of keeping this
Japanese. code secret for future military communica-
Johnston was familiar with the use of tions and consequently did not permit the
Native American languages to create codes Navajo to talk about it.
from his WWI experience with the Choctaw The secret code was
codes employed at the time. based on 200 original
His unique life experience growing up on a terms that expanded to
Navajo installation as a missionary’s son also more than 600 by 1945.
exposed him to the complexities of the unwrit- The Official Website of
ten language. It is estimated that, at the time, the Navajo Code Talkers
less than 30 non-Navajos were fluent in the lan- describes its construction
guage, including Johnston. Even more impor- best:
tantly, none of them were Japanese. “[The code] consist-
Johnston convinced Maj. Gen Clayton B. ed of native terms that
Vogel that his idea would work through sim- were associated with
ulated combat tests of the code. The Navajos the respective military
were able to encode, transmit, and decode a terms they resembled.
three-line message in 20 seconds. These Code For example, the Nava-
Talkers, as they came to be known, were expo- jo word for turtle meant
nentially faster than the machines that took 30 “tank,” and a dive-bomber
minutes to complete the same task, or the two was a “chicken hawk.” To
and one-half hours it took some of the Soldiers supplement those terms,
in the field. words could be spelled
Vogel immediately requested 200 Navajos be out using Navajo terms
recruited. By 1945, out of 50,000 Navajo tribe assigned to individual let-
members, 540 had become Marines, approximately ters of the alphabet—the
375 to 420 of them serving as code talkers. Although Photos courtesy of http://www.navajocodetalkers.org selection of the Navajo
a challenge to verify before the war because of a lack Advanced training required long hard hours in the classroom, not only memorizing term being based on the
of birth certificates, after the war it became known that the Navajo code, but learning other communications methods as well. first letter of the Navajo
the recruits ranged in age from 15 to 35 years old. word’s English meaning.
The first 29 to join with the Marines in May 1942 For instance, “Wo-La-
became known as the “Original 29.” They were the tle, totaling 800 messages, all communicated with no Chee” means “ant,” and would represent the letter “A.”
ones who developed the complex code. error. In this way the Navajo Code Talkers could quickly and
Once trained, they were sent overseas to the Pacif- On the official Website of the Navajo Code Talk- concisely communicate with each other in a manner
ic Islands. The Navajo took part in battles at Guadal- ers an interview with Samuel Tso, one of the code talk- even uninitiated Navajos could not understand.”
canal, Tarawa, Peleliu, and Iwo Jima, serving in all six ers reads: The code was not declassified until 1968, 23 years
Marine divisions, Marine raider battalions, and Marine “When…Samuel Tso saw the tiny island of Iwo Jima later. However, the Navajo code talkers were not hon-
parachute units. for the first time, he thought U.S. forces would be able ored by the U.S. government until September 17,
One battle they are particularly known for is the to take it in one day. Even as they landed, the beaches 1992. Thirty-five veterans were able to attend the
fight for control of Iwo Jima. According to Maj. How- were dead quiet. Only after they had made their way up ceremony which featured speeches from then-Depu-
ard Connor, 5th Marine Division signal officer, “were the beach did the heavily entrenched Japanese open fire. ty Secretary of Defense Donald Atwood, U.S. Sen-
it not for the Navajos, the Marines would never have It was not long before the young Marine reconsidered ator John McCain of Arizona, and Navajo President
taken Iwo Jima.” Connor utilized six Navajo code talk- his first assessment. It would take more than a month Peterson Zah.
ers ‘round the clock for the first 48 hours of the bat- of brutal combat before the island was secured…Even In 2001, they were finally awarded much-deserved
Congressional Medals of Honor, gold medals going to
the Original 29, silver medals to the rest. The medals
Bill promotes Native American language skills were presented by President George W. Bush on behalf
of the United States Congress. Unfortunately, only five
original veterans were able to attend the ceremony.
According to an article by Peter Hecht from The spoken before the Gold Rush. Today, Native American languages are finally begin-
Sacramento Bee posted July 11, 2011, “lawmak- “Passed by a 76-0 vote in the Assembly and ning to receive the recognition they deserve. Already
ers [in California] are moving on a bill to create a now in the Senate, the bill is strongly backed acknowledged as strategic languages by the Unit-
special American Indian languages teaching cre- by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians in ed States military, they are now being recognized as
dential to promote efforts to teach – and recap- Santa Barbara County. It is seen as an endorse- important within the nation’s education system.
ture – some of the nearly 100 languages once ment of several tribes’ efforts to rediscover long- National Navajo Code Talkers Day is Aug. 14.
spoken by California Indians. ” forgotten languages. ”
He said, “The bill would also allow fluent Native Americans are part of our nation’s past, Sources:
speakers to teach special classes in public schools present, and future and as such it is essential to n http://www.navajocodetalkers.org/
as part of understanding California history and keep their many languages and cultures alive. n http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq61-2.htm
culture. The limited ‘eminence credential’ could The incorporation of their languages into our n http://bingaman.senate.gov/features/codetalk-
enable some tribal elders with little formal educa- education system is a giant step forward towards ers/index.cfm
tion to give lectures on ancient languages widely ensuring that this happens. n http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2009/06/15/
951278/california-working-to-keep-american.html
JAG Corps celebrates 236th birthday
By LT. COL. CHERYL BRYANT
CECOM, SJA
Presently, Army legal professionals have officers, many of whom were Reserve
judge advocates. Col. Blanton Win-
The oldest law firm in America, stood by the side of commanders and ship’s service as a judge advocate in the
1st Army in France was unusual in that,
the U.S. Army Judge Advocate Gener-
al Corps, marked its 236th birthday July clients in Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf, for a time, he commanded a regiment of
29, 2011. infantry and, while doing so, was award-
When many people hear the phrase Somalia, Rwanda, Haiti, the Balkans, ed the Distinguished Service Cross for
JAG, they often think of the scene from extraordinary heroism in combat.
the movie “A Few Good Men” when and most recently in Afghanistan and Iraq. During World War II, the military
Jack Nicholson shouts, “You can’t han- legal practice dramatically expanded into
dle the truth!” Unfortunately, most areas beyond the traditional criminal law
courts-martial are not that dramatic. court, and “friend” to the accused. corps during the war—most of them to practice, to include contracts, claims,
The JAG Corps traces its lineage In 1802, the position of the Judge field-assignments. real estate law, and legal assistance.
back to the earliest days of the nation. Advocate and most of the other staff Brig. Gen. Joseph Holt, the Judge The 1950s saw judge advocates in
In 1775, William Tudor was elected The positions in the active Army were abol- Advocate of the Army throughout the Korea, serving with units in combat,
Judge Advocate of the Army earning a ished as part of the Army’s first post-war war, served as co-prosecutor in the Lin- negotiating the cease fire, and writ-
mere $20 a month. During the Revolu- drawdown. However, after the draw- coln assassination trials. Many legal ing the armistice. In the 60s and 70s,
tionary War, Congress appointed duty down, the entire Army staff consisted of scholars, including a former U.S. the helicopter took judge advocates
judge advocates as necessary from time one brigadier general, his aide, an adju- Supreme Court justice, also served as to clients and courtrooms in forward
to time, with about 15 judge advocates tant-inspector, a chief paymaster and judge advocates with the armies of the combat areas of Vietnam. Presently,
serving during the war. his assistants, and two surgeons. Dur- Confederate states. Army legal professionals have stood
However, the second Judge Advo- ing this time, most legal functions of the After the Civil War, the Corps again by the side of commanders and clients
cate of the Army, Col. John Laurence, military were transferred to the various decreased in size, but also took on in Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf,
participated in many famous court-mar- state militias. expanded responsibilities. This included Somalia, Rwanda, Haiti, the Balkans,
tials, including those of Gen. Charles The Office of the Judge Advocate of service on courts of inquiry; one of the and most recently in Afghanistan and
Lee, Maj. Gen. Benedict Arnold, and the Army gained importance with the most notable being the inquiry into the Iraq.
British Maj. John Andre.’ Ironically, at outbreak of the Civil War. New legis- massacre of Maj. Gen. George Custer’s The JAG Corps is constantly trans-
that time, it was not unusual for a sin- lation permitted the appointment of a forces at Little Big Horn. forming to address legal issues fac-
gle judge advocate in a court-martial to corps of judge advocates. Thirty-three When the United States entered World ing the Warfighter and ensure mission
serve as prosecutor, legal advisor to the judge advocates were appointed to the War I, the JAG Corps, expanded to 426 success.
8 APG News • August 11, 2011
FAMILY AND MWR Harford County Schools
Lynyrd Skynyrd plays APG Aug. 20
back-to-school events
3 to 11 cost $17.50; active duty tick-
The legendary rock band Lynyrd
Skynyrd returns to Aberdeen Proving
Ground for the Army Concert Tour fea-
turing special guests, The Doobie Broth-
and activities
ets cost $19 each and are issued one
per active duty ID card only. Tickets
do not include the dolphin show or the
4D Theater, but are upgradeable at the
ers and Dilana, at Shine Sports Field aquarium. Take an unforgettable jour- Elementary Schools
Aug. 20. ney into the mysteries of water and the
beauty of the natural world. School Event Date Time
Gates open 6 p.m., show starts 7 p.m.
Tickets cost $30 in advance, $40 the day Watch brilliantly colored triggerfish Abingdon Open House Aug. 26 4 to 6 p.m.
of the show. Purchase tickets in person explore a coral reef. Marvel as sharks
glide through the shadowy depths just an Bakerfield Open House Aug. 26 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
at the APG MWR Leisure Travel Office,
bldg. 3326, 410-278-4621; or online at arm’s length away. Bel Air Open House Aug. 25 5 to 7 p.m.
TICKETMASTER.com. For more information or to purchase
Volunteers are needed to work con- tickets, call the MWR Leisure Travel Church Creek Open House Aug. 26 4 to 6 p.m.
cessions and in other areas. To volunteer, Office at 410-278-4011/4907, visit the Open House,
AA Recreation Center, Bldg. 3326 or e- Churchville Aug. 25 5 to 8 p.m.
contact Earlene Allen at 410-278-3854 or e- Back-to-School Night
mail earlene.allen.naf@mail.mil. For more mail APGR-USAG-MWR-LeisureTrav-
el@conus.army.mil. Darlington Open House Aug. 26 4 to 6 p.m.
information, visit www.apgmwr.com.
Open House,
Deerfield Aug. 25 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Discount Aquarium tickets Board horses at APG Stables Back-to-School Night
The APG stables are a self-care board- Open House,
The Leisure Travel Office offers dis- Edgewood Aug. 25 5:15 to 8 p.m.
ing facility located in the Edgewood Back-to-School Night
count tickets to the National Aquarium
in Baltimore. Adult tickets cost $23.25 Area, Bldg. E5286, for privately owned Emmorton Open House Aug. 26 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
per person; tickets for children ages horses of military and civilian employ-
ees, retirees and Family members. Forest Hill Open House Aug. 25 4:30 to 6 p.m.
All patrons must have a valid military Open House,
Forest Lakes Aug. 25 5 to 8 p.m.
Looking for a job? or installation ID card. Back-to-School Night
Monthly stall fees include:
Visit FMWR Jobs available at Four turn-out pastures Fountain Green Open House, Aug. 25 4 to 6 p.m.
www.apgmwr.com. Lighted riding arena Open House,
All jobs for G. Lisby/ Hillsdale Aug. 25 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Water troughs in each pasture Back-to-School Night
Aberdeen Prov- Run-in sheds
ing Ground are list- Hall’s Cross Roads Open House Aug. 25 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Barn with water and electricity
ed at http://www. Tack rooms, grain room and hay stor- Havre de Grace Open House Aug. 25 5:30 to 7 p.m.
a r m y c i v i l i a n s e r- age provided
vice.com or check out AAF- For more information or to sign up, Hickory Open House Aug. 26 2 to 4 p.m.
ES Jobs link http://odin.aafes. call Outdoor Recreation at 410-278- Homestead/
com/employment/ for additional Open House Aug. 19 4 to 6 p.m.
4124 or visit www.apgmwr.com/recre- Wakefield
job opportunities. ation/odr/stables.html. Homestead/ Kindergarten
Aug. 19 2 to 4 p.m.
Wakefield Playtime
Jarrettsville Open House, Aug. 25 4:30 to 6 p.m.
August bowling specials Joppatowne
New Student
Open House
Open House,
Aug. 23 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
• Early Bird Special: $1.50 per p.m.; Cosmic Saturdays cost $3.75 per Magnolia Aug. 25 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Back-to-School Night
game from 7 to 10 a.m. Plus $2 shoe game; and $3 per game on Sundays.
Meadowvale Open House Aug. 25 4 to 6 p.m.
rental.
• Each Friday, 6 to 10 p.m., bowl New hours for summer New Student
Norrisville Aug. 25 6 to 7 p.m.
one game for $0.75 per game. Shoe Effective through September, The Open House
rental costs $2. Bowling Center hours are 7 a.m. to Kindergarten
3 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 7 Norrisville Aug. 26 4 to 5 p.m.
Open House
Bowling rates a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday; 3 p.m. to 10
Open House,
Bowling costs $3 per game, Monday p.m., Saturday; the Bowling Center will North Bend Aug. 25 5 to 8 p.m.
Back-to-School Night
to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; games be closed on Sundays. Holiday hours
cost $3.50 each on Fridays, 9:30 to 11 will be announced at a later date. Open House,
North Harford Aug. 25 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Back-to-School Night
For last names A-M,
APG Bowling Center Snack Bar specials Prospect Mill Open House Aug. 26
4 to 5 p.m.
For last names N-Z,
5 to 6 p.m.
Building 2342
Lunch delivery is available for orders of $25 or more. Call for delivery before Red Pump Open House Aug. 25 4 to 6 p.m.
11 a.m. Ring Factory Open House Aug. 26 4 to 6 p.m.
Week of August 8 Riverside Open House Aug. 25 4 to 6 p.m.
Special #1: Chicken salad sandwich with potato chips, cookie and reg- Open House,
ular soda for $6.75. Roye-Williams Aug. 25 6:30 pm. to 8 p.m.
Back-to School Night
Special #2: Pork BBQ with french fries, cookie and regular soda for
$6.20. Wiliam Paca Open House Aug. 25 4 to 6 p.m.
William S. James Open House Aug. 25 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Week of August 15
Special #1: Roast beef sandwich on a kaiser roll with For last names A-M,
potato chips, cookie and regular soda for $6.75. 4 to 5 p.m
Special #2: Pepperoni pizza sub with french fries, Youth’s Benefit Open House Aug. 25 For last names N-Z
cookie and regular soda for $6.50. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The Bowling Center also serves breakfast. For more
information or to place an order, call 410-278-4041. Middle School
Orders must be placed before 10:30 a.m. Aberdeen Open House Aug. 25 1 to 3 p.m.
Bel Air Open House Aug. 25 1 to 4 p.m.
Open House for
Edgewood Aug. 25 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
New Students
Open House for
Fallston Aug. 26 9:30 to 11 a.m.
New Students
Students 2:30 to
7:45 p.m.
Havre de Grace Jump Start Aug. 22
Parents 5:30 to
7:45 p.m.
Magnolia Open House Aug. 26 1-3 p.m.
Administration
Magnolia Aug. 26 3 to 4 p.m.
Meet and Greet
North Harford Open House Aug. 26 1 to 3 p.m.
Patterson Mill Husky Fest Aug. 26 9 to 11 a.m.
Southampton Jump Start Aug. 22 3 to 6:30 p.m.
High School
Aberdeen Orientation Aug. 25 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Bel Air Freshman Day Aug. 26 9 to 11 a.m.
C. Milton Wright Freshman Fest Aug. 25 1 to 3 p.m.
Edgewood 12th grade registration Aug. 15 8 to 11 a.m.
11th grade registration Aug. 15 12:30 to 3 p.m.
10th grade registration Aug. 16 8 to 11 a.m.
9th grade registration Aug. 16 12:30 to 3 p.m.
9th grade orientation Aug. 16 4 to 6 p.m.
Catch-up registration
Aug. 17 8-11 a.m.
all grades
Fallston Open House Aug. 26 2:15 to 3:30 p.m.
Harford Technical, Open House Aug. 25 1 to 4 p.m.
Joppatowne, Freshman Fest Aug. 26 1 to 3:30 p.m.
North Harford, Freshman Orientation Aug. 25 6 p.m.
Patterson Mill High Husky Fest Aug. 26 1 to 3 p.m.
August 11, 2011 • APG News 9
POST SHORTS
Breast health presentation Home Ownership ities include display booths by Army, Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001.
Army Reserve and Marine recruiters
A Breast Health Presentation will Workshop set Aug. 23 as well as the Marine Corps League.
be presented by Dr. Atsuko Okabe, ACS will offer a free home owner- Give-aways include Ripken t-shirts and Retiree Appreciation Day
breast surgeon with the Breast Cen- ship workshop Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. at ACS Chick-Fil-A souvenirs. Free tickets to Oct. 15
ter at Franklin Square, Aug. 11 from Bldg. 2503 on Highpoint Road. The the game are available to Soldiers and The APG Retiree Council will host the
1-2 p.m. Learn about mammography workshop will guide Families through civilians. Contact HHC Garrison 1st annual Retiree Appreciation Day 8 a.m.
guidelines, treatment options, new tri- most of the financial and administrative Sgt. Sonya Jackson at 410-278-3000 for to noon, Oct. 15 at the APG North (Aber-
al studies, genetic testing and more. hurdles of purchasing or selling. Top- more information. deen) recreation center, Bldg. 3326. The
Call Sue Singh at 410-278-1771 or ics will include Learn Effective Ways To event will include exhibitors who provide
Ann Laughton at 410-278-1774 for Buy and Sell Real Estate; New & Excit-
information. ing First Time Buyer Programs; The
Maryland Women Veterans goods and services to the retiree population
and a panel discussion with APG organiza-
Four Keys to Home Ownership; Com- Conference Sept. 16; regis- tions. For more information, contact Drew
CAC goes quarterly peting Successfully in Today’s Market; ter by Aug. 25 Nobles, Retirement Service Officer/Retir-
Breaking Through the Down Payment ee Council, at 410-306-2320 or drew.
Effective immediately, Community Barrier; The Home Financing Process; The 2011 Maryland Women Veter-
ans Conference will be held 8 a.m. to 4 a.nobles.ctr@mail.mil or contact Richard
Action Council meetings will be held Selecting an Area; Building a Credit Pro- Zalusky, Retiree Council, 410-278-5036 or
quarterly instead of monthly. No meet- file and more. Call 410-278-2464. p.m., Sept. 16 on the campus of Morgan
richard.n.zalusky.civ@mail.mil.
ings are scheduled in August or Sep- State University at the University Stu-
tember. The next CAC is in October dent Center, 1700 East Coldspring Lane,
on a date to be announced. Check the Military shuttle service to Baltimore, MD 21251. Workshops, dis- Reserve a picnic area
plays and vendor information will focus
APG News or the APGLive blog site at WRAMC ending on Health Care/Screenings, Job Opportu- All installation activities, units and
apg.armylive.dodlive.mil/ or facebook. the public can make reservations for the
The APG Directorate of Logistics has nities/Networking; Education Opportuni-
com/APGMd for more information. upcoming spring and summer.
discontinued the daily route between the ties/College; relaxation and much more.
Edgewood and Aberdeen areas and to Early registration through Aug. 25 Picnic areas include
Shore Park in the Aberdeen Area, just off
Women’s Equality Day Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The costs $15; after Aug. 25 registration
Aberdeen Boulevard and Frankford Street.
suspension of these bus routes is due to costs $25. Women veterans, active-duty
Awards program Army base realignment and closure chang- service members, Family members and It is the largest picnic and recreation area.
The Aberdeen Proving Ground Feder- es and the departure of the last remain- agencies that service veterans should Woodpecker Point in the Aberdeen
al Women’s Program (FWP) will host the ing Ordnance battalion. APG regrets any attend. This event is sponsored by the Area is located at Spesutie Island Road.
annual Women’s Equality Day Obser- inconvenience caused to retirees or Fami- National Center for Health Behavior- This picnic area is medium sized holding
vance 1:30 to 3 p.m., Aug. 23, at the ly members who utilize the shuttle bus ser- al Change, A Step Forward, Inc., and up to 200 people and may be split.
Ball Conference Center, Bldg. 3074. The vice. Military personnel who continue to Kipper’s Point is located in the Edge-
AARP. For more information visit the
require transportation to WRAMC should wood Area at Skipper’s Point Road. It is a
FWP will honor the Outstanding Wom- NCHBC website at www.nchbc.org or
contack Nick Curcio at 410-278-2697. smaller picnic area located near the water.
an of the Year, Outstanding Supervisor/ call 410-383-4119.
These changes do not affect the dai- Aberdeen Proving Ground’s picnic
Manager of the Year and Activity Most
ly commuter shuttle bus to the Aberdeen areas can be used for large events, includ-
Supportive of FWP Goals.
For more information, call Sheryl MARC Train Station. Draft Environmental ing organization days, Family reunions,
retirement parties and more.
Coleman, 410-278-5898. Assessment Picnic sponsors must submit a roster
The Edgewood Chemical and Bio- of non-ID card visitors’ names no later
Health Promotion Activities Ripken Stadium to host logical Center prepared a draft environ- than two weeks in advance of picnic date.
mental assessment (EA) of the potential All invited visitors must stop at the visi-
n Aug. 16 & 23: Tobacco Cessation Military Appreciation Night environmental and socioeconomic effects tor’s center by turning right onto the road
Class, APG South Recreation Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground will have associated with the operation of large entrance for the Ruggles Golf Course.
Noon to 2 p.m. a strong presence during the annual Mil- equipment chemical and biological All adults and youths 16 and older must
For more information, contact Ann itary Appreciation Night festivities at detection, protection, and decontamina- present a valid photo ID. An FMWR repre-
Laughton at ann.laughton@us.army.mil Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen starting tion testing sites in the Edgewood Area sentative will use roster to check in visitors
or 410-278-1774. at 6 p.m., Aug. 25. The game starts at of Aberdeen Proving Ground. attending picnic. Any visitor not on the
7:05 p.m. A joint color guard from APG The draft EA and Finding of No Sig-
will post the colors during the nation- nificant Impact are available for review
Couples retreat set al anthem; a video message from APG at http://www.apg.army.mil/apghome/
An all-expense paid couples retreat commander Maj. Gen. Nick Justice will sites/directorates/dpw/ MORE
will be held for APG military couples
Aug. 17-19. Child care is provided. For
be displayed on the Jumbotron, and
Brig. Gen. Leslie Smith, commander of
Comments will be accepted through
Aug. 29. They can be addressed to:
ONLINE
more information, call Joyce Wood at the 20th Support Command and Garri- USAGAPG, ATTN: IMNE-APG- More shorts can
be seen at www.
the Main Post Chapel at 410-278-4333 son commander Col. Orlando Ortiz and PWE (Carol Young), 4304 Susquehan- apgnews.apg.army.
or visit www.strongbonds.org. will throw out first pitches. Other activ- na Avenue, 3rd Floor, Wing B, Aberdeen mil under Shorts.
COMMUNITY NOTES
THURSDAY time award-winning crabcakes. There
will also be a charity raffle with a great
AUGUST 11 prize, a silent auction with interesting
MARTHA’S TREASURE items and sports memorabila.
HUNTERS For more information, call 410-939-
The Chesapeake Heritage Conser- 1525 or visit http://www.hdgseafood-
vancy, Inc. will offer a cruise, 9:30 to festival.org.
11:30 a.m., for children only, ages 6 to
8. Tickets cost $15 per child. Reserva- SATURDAY
tions are required. Children become
pirates of the Bay aboard the skipjack AUGUST 13
Martha Lewis in search of sunken trea- MARTHA’S TREASURE
sure. Children will read a map and help HUNTERS
navigate the boat to find the treasure. The Chesapeake Heritage Conser-
For more information or to make vancy, Inc. will offer a cruise, 9:30 to
reservations, call 410-939-4708. 11:30 a.m., for children only, ages 6 to
8. Tickets cost $15 per child. Reserva-
FRIDAY tions are required. Children become
pirates of the Bay aboard the skipjack
AUGUST 12 Martha Lewis in search of sunken trea-
CHARLIE DANIELS BAND sure. Children will read a map and help
CONCERT navigate the boat to find the treasure.
For more information or to make
The Charlie Daniels Band comes to reservations, call 410-939-4708.
scenic Havre de Grace. The Charlie Dan-
iels Band will perform 8 to 10 p.m. to
kick off the Annual Havre de Grace Sea- SATURDAY CRITTER FEEDING
food Festival at Tydings Park, 300 Com- Eden Mill Nature Center, located on
merce Street. Reserved seating is all 1617 Eden Mill Road Pylesville, Md.
sold out. Tickets for lawn seating costs will offer critter feeding for Families at
$35 per person, no lawn chairs allowed. 3 p.m. Join the staff at the nature cen-
Tickets for a lawn seating package for ter as they feed the critters. Take a turn
10 people costs $350 per package and feeding one of the turtles or a snake.
includes 10 Regular Lawn Seating Tick- Pre-registration is required.
ets and one Seafood Festival special For more information or to register,
gift. Purchasing this package will also call 410-836-3050, email edenmillna-
save $18 in individual ticket processing turecenter@gmail.com, or visit www.
fees. To purchase tickets, visit http:// edenmill.org.
seafoodfestival.ticketleap.com/.
For more information, call 410-939- MARGARITAVILLE CRUISE
1525, email seafoodfes@aol.com or visit
The Chesapeake Conservancy, Inc.
http://www.hdgseafoodfestival.org.
will offer a Margaritaville Cruise, 7 to
9 p.m., on the Skipjack Martha Lewis.
FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY Tickets cost $40 per person (21 years
of age or older). Set sail with island
AUG. 12 THRU 14 tunes, soda, beer and margaritas. Res-
ANNUAL HAVRE DE GRACE ervations are required. Credit cards
SEAFOOD FESTIVAL will be accepted.
The 31st Annual Havre de Grace For more information or for reser-
Seafood Festival will be held 4 to 8 vations, call 410-939-4078.
p.m., Aug. 12; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Aug.
13; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 14, at
Tydings Park, 300 Commerce Street, MORE
Havre de Grace. Free admission and
free live entertainment. There will be
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arts and crafts, over 25 vendors serv- events can be seen
ing more than 150 different foods, at www.apgnews.
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cacies, including Havre de Grace’s 15 Community Notes.
August 11, 2011 • APG News 13
APG SNAPSHOT
A peek at the events making news in and around U.S. Army Garrison Aberdeen Proving Ground. For complete photo coverage,
visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/usagapg/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/rdecom.
NOT SO FAST, MORTIMER
Photo by Jim Foard
(From left) “Abby” [Tami Woodruff], and “Martha” [Charlene Perry], stop their nephew “Mortimer” [Nigel Nicholson], from tasting the poison-spiked elderberry wine
meant for “Mr. Gibbs” [Dave Sheckells] during the Aug. 6 premier of “Arsenic and Old Lace” by the APG Theater Group and Workshop at the Post Theater. Read the
full story in the Aug. 18 issue of APG News. View more photos at flickr.com/photos/usagapg.
FURNITURE
DONATION
Aberdeen Proving Ground Soldiers load
excess furniture from building 4509, in
the former Noncommissioned Officer
Academy campus, onto a truck bound
for New Vision House of Hope, a home-
less shelter in Baltimore. Larry Carter
and Scott Wallace of the Directorate of
Public Works, oversaw the operation in
which about 54 beds were loaded for
the shelter. With several more build-
ings to clean out for either renovation
or demolition, the Garrison hopes to
continue donating serviceable excess
furniture to charitable organizations,
Wallace said. “It’s a good project to
save money and help others,” he said.
Carter credited Garrison Command Sgt.
Maj. Rodney Rhoades, DPW Director
Thomas Kuchar and DPW’s Bob Dorsey
with overseeing the program.
Photo by Yvonne Johnson
JR. GOLF WRAPS UP
(From right) Olivia Williams, 11, focuses on her shot while her
teammate Elliot Scott, 13, watches during the 2011 APG Jr. Golf
team tournament held at Exton Golf Course, Aug. 2. The tourna-
ment was for children who participated in the Child Youth and
School Sports Jr. Golf program over the summer. Hughes and
Scott, along with John Hughes, 10, and Ana Hughes, 10, were the
“Birdies,” who won the team tournament with a score of 30.
Photo by Rachel Ponder
HEAVY WEIGHT
Michael Bennett, a management analyst with the
RDECOM G3, deadlifts 600 pounds during the American
Drug Free Powerlifting Federation bench and deadlift
competition at the Exile Fitness Center in Baltimore
July 23. The retired Ordnance command sergeant
major set Maryland records for his age group with a
deadlift high of 655 pounds and a bench press high
of 385 pounds.
Courtesy photo
