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UpCOmiNG eVeNtSfriday, 7 p.m.: Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus Summer Concert - Constitution ParkSatUrday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: USO’s Operation Back to School - Youth CentertUeSday, 6-9 p.m.: National Night Out 2012 - McGlachlin Parade FieldWedNeSday, 5-6:30 p.m.: “Meade’s Got Talent” open auditions - McGill Training CenteraUG. 11, 7 p.m.: The Jazz Ambassadors Summer Concert - Constitution Park

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Fort Meade will celebrate the 29th annual national night out on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. on McGlachlin Parade Field. The free event will feature law enforcement demonstrations, displays, children’s activities and games. A parade of emergency vehicles will tour Fort Meade neighborhoods starting at 5 p.m.

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After days of watching the Olympics on television, you’re probably thinking it’s time to get out of the house and enjoy a few outdoor activities.

Hold on to that thought. Over the next week, there will be several activities on post that I’m sure you do not want to miss.

Summer Concert SeriesThis weekend marks the opening of the

United States Army Field Band’s annual Summer Concert Series at Constitution Park. Over the next four weeks, each Saturday beginning at 7 p.m., a free performance will be presented.

On Saturday, The Concert Band and Sol-diers’ Chorus will present symphonic and choral selections. The 65-member instrumental ensemble is joined by the 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus and will perform Broadway show tunes, opera, Americana and classical works.

So bring your lawn chairs or blankets and get ready to enjoy the musical ambassadors of the Army. I hope to see many of you there. The concerts are also open to the public, so please invite a friend.

National Night OutTuesday’s National Night Out is a great

opportunity for Fort Meade to promote neigh-borhood spirit and build partnerships with the garrison’s Directorate of Emergency Services.

National Night Out was started in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch, a nonprofit crime-prevention organization.

The original idea behind National Night Out was to create an event that would heighten awareness and strengthen community partici-pation in local anticrime efforts.

The first National Night Out featured 400 communities in 23 states, approximately 2.5 million Americans. And since this first event, National Night Out has continued to grow in popularity across the country.

Event organizers expect more than 15,000 communities across the country and more than 37 million people to take part in block parties, cookouts, parades, safety fairs, visits from police and fire officials, and rallies and meetings.

The Fort Meade National Night Out is hosted by the DES and Picerne Military Housing.

Beginning at 5 p.m., I will participate in an hourlong parade of emergency vehicles throughout residential neighborhoods.

Rain or shine, our National Night Out will

start at 6 p.m. on McGlachlin Parade Field, where will we will have police d e m o n s t r a -tions, a police helicopter land-ing, inflatables, laser tag, rock wall climbing, child identifi-cation services and a host of other activities designed to promote crime prevention, safety and neighborhood cama-raderie.

There also will be free hot dogs, cotton candy and funnel cakes.

This year’s event also features a dog trick contest. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., contestants are invited to work with their dogs to perform their best trick or a variety of tricks.

Each contestant will have three minutes to perform. To participate, each contestant must register at the Pet Care Center tent from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

A panel of three judges will score the overall best trick and announce the winners at the conclusion of the event. For more information, call the Pet Care Center at 301-677-4059.

Meade’s Got Talent!We’ve all heard of “American Idol,” “Amer-

ica’s Got Talent” and a number of other reality programs that feature singers, dancers, magicians and other performers of all ages competing for a top prize and the chance to be discovered by a major talent scout.

Next Wednesday, Fort Meade will host its own talent show auditions from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at McGill Training Center.

The event, which is sponsored by the Direc-torate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, is an opportunity to showcase the talents of the Fort Meade community.

In addition to the tryouts, open auditions also will be held Aug. 13 and 15 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The event is open to all ages. Finalists will compete in a show in September.

Fort Meade’s Got Talent is a great way to showcase the tremendous talent we have within our post community. I’m look forward to the fall show.

Let’s continue to make good decisions this summer. Stay focused on safety.

Have a great week!

Make time to enjoy a fun-filled week of activities

COL. Edward C. rOthstEin

Garrison Commander

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photo by wallace turnerhappy birthday acs!Doris Tyler (center), director of Army Community Service, and ACS youth volunteers Voya Coleman (left) and Victoria Smalling (right), join ACS staff as they cut the cake to celebrate the organization’s 47th birthday on July 25 at the Lanes. ACS staff and members of the Fort Meade community enjoyed free bowling and refresh-ments during the party.

duty service members. Family members are referred to mental health professionals in the civilian sector.

Service members diagnosed with post-trau-matic stress disorder can participate in a PTSD therapeutic group every Tuesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in Kimbrough’s Behavioral Health building.

It is preferred that service members who par-ticipate in the group be engaged in individual therapy and commit to a 12-week session, using an evidence-based group therapy model.

In September, a support group for family members of service members with PTSD will resume.

For more information, call 301-677-8895.• Religious Services OfficeThe installation’s five chaplains provide con-

fidential counseling for the Fort Meade com-munity and lead religious services throughout the week for nine distinctive faiths.

Chaplaincy activities also include religious education, Bible studies and various women’s and men’s groups.

The Family Life Ministry Center at Argonne Hills Chapel Center provides individual, cou-ples and youth counseling by appointment. Under the direction of Chaplain (Maj.) Mark Jacobs, chaplains and chaplain interns provide services.

Walk-ins will be accepted in September. To schedule an appointment, call 301-677-3784.

• Army Community ServiceThe installation provides a wide range of

support groups for service members and their families, ranging from a support group for sin-gle parents and expectant fathers to a support group for families dealing with deployment at the Community Readiness Center.

The Fleet & Family Support Center offers classes in stress and anger management, effec-tive communication, time management and personal finances at the Community Readi-ness Center as well.

For more information, call ACS at 301-677-5590.

Fields cited studies showing that being part of a support group fosters a sense of commu-nity, particularly in the military.

“A sense of community is one of the keys in preventing suicide,” she said.

Chaplain (Maj.) Boguslaw Augustyn, the installation’s Catholic priest, said in building resiliency, it is important for people to be proactive, rather than just reacting to life’s changing circumstances.

“You must think about how you can help yourself,” Augustyn said. “If we don’t, we’re really not grasping the concept of resiliency. ... We must teach people to be ready to overcome issues and problems.”

By Lisa R. RhodesStaff Writer

The Army defines resiliency as the ability to grow and thrive in the face of challenges and bounce back from adversity.

To help service members and their families gain the knowledge and skills to be resilient, the installation is developing a resiliency cam-pus and center.

The project is under the direction of Fort Meade’s Community Health Promotion Council with the support of Garrison Com-mander Col. Edward C. Rothstein, who is chair of the council.

“As we are faced with constant life changes, crises and uncertainties in life, we can emerge resilient,” said Cmdr. Marivic Fields, direc-tor of Behavior Health Patient Management who is a licensed social worker at Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center and the council’s interim health promotion officer. “We are able to adapt quickly, become flexible and thrive in constant change.”

Four working groups comprise the council: the Installation Prevention Team, Physical Resiliency, Family Resiliency and Spiritual Resiliency.

The council’s Resiliency Working Group includes representatives from Kimbrough’s

Behavioral Health and Occupational Health divisions; the Army Substance Abuse Pro-gram; Army Community Service; the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate; the Religious Services Office; the Installation Safety Office; the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office; and the Fort Meade Alliance.

The organizations are working to develop a mission statement for the campus and will establish parameters for its services.

Deon Viergutz, president of the Fort Meade Alliance, said the alliance’s support of the resil-iency campus and center is part of its primary mission.

“The potential for a new resiliency center at the post is both necessary and critical to serve our military community,” Viergutz said. “We have begun, in earnest, the efforts to develop a clear understanding of the requirements such a facility needs, as well as raising funds for the effort.”

In May, four members of the Resiliency Working Group visited the new resiliency campus at Fort Carson, Colo., to learn about its operation firsthand.

The Army began a concerted effort to pro-mote resiliency four years ago, when former Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. directed Brig. Gen. Rhonda Cornum to find

the most knowledgeable experts on resiliency training in the country.

Casey’s directive was issued in response to the Army’s concerns about the rising suicides, alcohol and drug abuse, and mental health problems among Soldiers.

The result is Comprehensive Soldier Fit-ness, a program that uses individual assess-ments, tailored virtual training, classroom training and embedded resilience experts to build the resilience and enhance the perfor-mance of every Soldier, family member and Department of the Army civilian.

CSF focuses on promoting resiliency in five areas: physical, emotional, social, family and spiritual.

Some Army installations around the coun-try have developed resiliency campuses or centers to promote the concept and provide hands-on training and support to Soldiers and their families.

Although Fort Meade’s resiliency campus and center are being developed, the installation provides a full range of services and supports for military personnel and their families to promote resilience. They include:

• Kimbrough Ambulatory Care CenterThe Behavioral Health division provides

confidential, individual counseling for active-

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July 23, Larceny of private property: Units were dispatched in reference to a larceny of prescription medication. The victim stated that person(s) unknown removed a bottle of Oxycontin containing 12 pills from a rack in the kitchen of a residence.

July 27, Larceny of government prop-erty: The Directorate of Emergen-cy Services was notified of a theft of property at the construction site at Zimborski Avenue and the golf course. An investigation revealed two metal gray gate poles, 11 feet long by 8 inches in diameter, were removed.

July 27, Larceny of government prop-erty: The Directorate of Emergency Services was notified of a theft at the Lanes. An investigation revealed two 47-inch Samsung LED televi-sions, which were unsecured and unat-

tended, were taken from the lounge.

July 28, Larceny of nonappro-priated funds: AAFES security observed two employees cir-cumventing sales at the flower

shop, and putting the funds into their pockets instead of properly plac-ing and accounting for the funds in the cash register.

July 30, Larceny of government prop-erty: Unknown person(s) by unknown means removed an infrared thermom-eter from a U.S. Army Dental Activity clinic.

July 30, Larceny of private property: Unknown person(s) by unknown means removed four Xbox 360 games and two controllers from a barracks room, which was secured and unat-tended.

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Trouble Ticket

Youth Services Sports Complex needs renovations

Renovate the Youth Services Sports Complex

Actual use of fields is expected to be Spring 2013

Have you noticed an issue on post and wondered if anything is being done to fix it? Email concerns and

issues to [email protected]. Each week, Soundoff! will

address issues identified on post and describe what is being done to

solve them.

Issue: Plan: Status:

McGill Training Center HVAC is inoperative

(except in the ballroom)

Install a new HVAC

Demolition and installation are now being performed; From Aug. 16 to Oct. 1

(estimated), classrooms 1-5 closed during A/C installation

Chaplain’s Word: NO EXPLANATION NECESSARY

“To one who has faith, no explanation is

necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is

possible.” — Thomas Aquinas

On the lookout for theftThe Directorate of Emergency Services is actively working to

keep neighborhoods safe.Families residing on post should remember to ensure that

windows and doors to homes, cars and garages are locked at all times, regardless of time of day.

Although the crime rate in military housing is lower than off post, it is important to remember that Fort Meade is not immune to crime. To protect your family and belongings, remember to take an active role in deterring crime.

Remain aware of your surroundings and immediately report any suspicious activity to the Fort Meade Police at 301-677-6622 or 6623.

Public NoticeThe U.S. Army has prepared an Environmental Assessment that considers the

proposed implementation of the Privatization of Army Lodging program at Fort Meade.

The proposed action would convey existing government-owned lodging facilities, one of which is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and lease an undeveloped 15.5-acre parcel for the construction of a new 275-room hotel to a private-sector development company.

Implementation of the proposed action is not expected to result in significant environmental impacts. Therefore, preparation of an environmental impact state-ment is not required in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.

In accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, this 30-day comment period also will serve as the public’s opportunity to review and comment on any effects this undertaking may have on Fort Meade historic properties that are on, or considered to be, eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.

Copies of the EA and draft Finding of No Significant Impact are available for review and comment online at ftmeade.army.mil and at Fort Meade’s Medal of Honor Memorial Library and West County Area Library in Odenton.

Comments on the EA and draft FNSI should be submitted to Suzanne Teague, Directorate of Public Works, Environmental Division, 2212 Chisholm Ave., Suite 5115, Fort Meade, MD 20755, or by email to [email protected].

Comments must be received within 30 days.Subject to review and consideration of comments submitted by individuals,

organizations or agencies during the comment period, the Army plans to issue the final FNSI at the conclusion of the comment period and to proceed with the proposed action.


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Story and photo by Lisa R. RhodesStaff Writer

According to a poll conducted in 2004 by Marriage Partnership Magazine, 23 percent of American couples spend less than one hour per day together.

Of that one hour, only three minutes are spent on meaningful conversation. If both spouses are working, they spend less than 12 minutes per day talk-ing to each other.

Mike and Trisha Fox, certified mar-riage counselors, shared these statistics with 40 people during a “Learning How To Love Marriage And Relation-ship Enrichment Workshop” on Friday at the Community Readiness Center.

The four-hour workshop was spon-sored by the Family Advocacy Program at Army Community Service and is one of several ACS programs that foster resilience in military families.

“These type of workshops arm our Soldiers and families with the tools that they need to live vibrant, lifelong rela-tionships,” said Celena Flowers, Family Advocacy Program manager at ACS. “Marriage enrichment is something every marriage needs to stay healthy. All marriages can have the tendency to get stale. This course helps mar-riages flourish, which helps promote resiliency.”

The marriage counselors, who have appeared on Fox News and Anderson Cooper’s talk show, used humor and interactive exercises to help couples and singles gain the knowledge and skills to make a happy and healthy marriage.

“Marriage doesn’t come with an instruction manual. You have to learn as you go,” said Trisha Fox of Smyrna, Del. “Sometimes we come into mar-riage with high expectations, but then reality sets in. It’s what happens after the wedding.”

The Foxes said that a successful mar-riage takes learning as well as loving and that each spouse must be willing to give fully to the relationship.

“A healthy marriage is when a spouse gives 100 percent to meet the other’s needs,” Mike Fox said.

When spouses satisfy mutual needs, there is little danger of either one seek-ing to fulfill those needs outside of their marriage, he said.

A key to understanding a spouse’s needs, the Foxes said, is understanding the different needs that women and men have in relationships and how these differences are not good or bad — they just are.

In general, a man’s sense of self is defined through his ability to achieve results through success and accom-plishment, said the Foxes. A woman, however, defines her identity through her feelings and the quality of her relationships. She feels fulfilled through sharing and relating.

If spouses can accept and understand each other’s innate needs, it is easier to try to fulfill those needs without anger or resentment, said Mike Fox.

Over time, there is a danger in mar-riage for the spouses to co-exist, ful-filling separate goals and living sepa-rate lives. The Foxes said the biggest destroyer of closeness in a marriage is “busyness.”

Mike Fox cited studies showing that in a healthy marriage, couples spend a minimum of 15 hours per week togeth-er interacting with each other through conversation, recreational companion-ship and sexual intimacy.

“But this doesn’t work in our mod-ern era [with commitments outside the

Happily ever after … hopefullyWorkshop arms couples with tools that foster long-term relationships

Ken Hyland ties a piece of yarn around the wrist of his wife, Shannon Hyland, a DoD civilian, during the “Learn How To Love: Marriage and Relationship Enrichment Workshop,” sponsored by the Family Advocacy Program at Army Community Service on Friday. The Hylands and more than 35 other people participated in an interactive exercise that used yarn to demonstrate how fragile a couple’s marriage can be if it is strained by pressures outside of the relationship.

home],” he said.Even so, said Mike Fox, couples can

set aside time together with a date night — time they do not compromise.

But date night should not be a movie, spending time with the children, going to church or paying the bills together.

“If your focus is on the event, it is not on your spouse,” Mike Fox said.

Instead, a date night activity should be interactive and fun such as holding hands and going for a walk after din-ner or on the weekend, or playing a board game.

Couples who engage in fun activities together bicker less and are happier, said Mike Fox.

“If all you do is one night a month, do whatever it takes,” he said. “You’re still dating your spouse.”

Among the participants were Spc. Jessica Reyna DeBooy and Spc. Ryan DeBooy, photographers with 55th Sig-nal Company (Combat Camera) who have been married for a little more than a month. The newlyweds decided to participate in the workshop because they did not undergo any marriage counseling before they tied the knot.

“We wanted to get insight into how

to make a marriage work so we can go down the right path,” Jessica DeBooy said.

Ryan DeBooy said the workshop helped him to be more objective in regard to his marriage. He also learned how important it is to listen to his wife.

The couple said that although they work together, they don’t spend much quality time together and plan to set aside time for a date night.

Sgt. Caitlin Icart and Sgt. Nathan Icart of the Marine Cryptologic Sup-port Battalion, Company B, have been married for two years. The couple has a 1-year-old daughter and is expecting a second child in October.

Caitlin Icart said she learned how to communicate more effectively and to avoid making your spouse feel he is a problem that needs to be solved.

Her husband said he learned the importance of listening to what your spouse has to say, rather than what you want to hear.

“The workshop was very well put together,” he said. “We plan on doing as much as possible to make a healthy marriage.”

‘Marriage doesn’t come with an instruction manual. You have to learn as you go.’

Trisha Fox Certified marriage counselor


By William GarbeArmy News Service

The Army’s top cyberspace warrior told Congress that the work of the Army Cyber Command adds to national security.

Lt. Gen. Rhett Hernandez, command-ing general of U.S. Army Cyber Com-mand, 2nd Army, testified before the House Armed Services Committee Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities on July 25.

Hernandez recalled for lawmakers the accomplishments of Army Cyber Com-mand, noting that since ARCYBER stood up in October 2010, the command “has blocked more than 400,000 attempts by individual Internet protocol addresses to gain unauthorized access to Army net-works.”

The general also said that on average, the command blocks 64 million Internet protocol addresses daily.

“Army Cyber Command has made great progress and will continue to remain trained and ready to ensure our forces maintain our freedom to operate,” Hernandez said.

“We’re focused on providing a professional team of elite, trusted, precise, disciplined cyber warriors who defend our networks, provide dominant effects in and through cyberspace, enable mission command and ensure a decisive global advantage.”

Hernandez told the subcommittee that the cyber threats to the Army are “real, growing, sophisticated, and evolving,” with threats varying from individuals and hacker groups to violent extremist organizations and nation-states.

“All pose a danger of increasing their ability to disrupt the networks or [the] criti-cal infrastructure we count on to operate and conduct missions, and advancing their techniques to exploit our people and infor-mation,” he said. “Collectively, these threats create a dynamic and dangerous cyberspace environment.”

Hernandez said end-users are the most vulnerable link, and called for an increase in basic cyber awareness.

“Every time Army Soldiers and civilians enter the network, regardless of where they are, they must recognize they’re in a con-

tested environment,” Hernandez wrote in his submitted testimony. “Everyone must be aware of the cyberspace threats and remain vigilant against them.”

The general recognized another mile-stone for ARCYBER: the activation of a dedicated cyber brigade.

The 780th Military Intelligence Brigade stood up on Dec. 1, 2011 at Fort Meade, and supports the U.S. Cyber Command and combatant command cyber operations.

Looking to the future, Hernandez said ARCYBER “will integrate cyberspace operations into 13 joint and Army exer-cises” this fiscal year, with plans to double the number in the next year.

He also said ARCYBER is working to achieve a Joint Information Environment, a cloud-like computing platform.

ARCYBER is also utilizing the resources of the Reserve and Guard components. Hernandez said ARCYBER works closely with Army National Guard director Lt. Gen. William Ingram and Army Reserve commander Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Talley.

“All those units that have cyber capabil-

ity under the operational control of Army Cyber Command today, we leverage them routinely,” Hernandez said. “They bring unbelievable skills to all the mission sets.”

With regard to personnel readiness, Her-nandez said the Army must recruit, develop and retain active-duty and Reserve Soldiers, civilians and contractors in order to meet threats.

“We must continue to recruit, develop and retain a skilled professional workforce,” he said. “While there’s still plenty to do in this new domain, Army Cyber Command has made great progress and it remains focused on providing trained and ready forces able to conduct cyberspace opera-tions.”

Hernandez told the subcommittee that Army Cyber Command Soldiers appreciate being cyber warriors.

“They’re excited about the opportunity,” he said. “They’re excited about what they’re a part of, and our charge is to continue to develop them and continue to keep that excitement because we can’t do it without them.”

U.S. Army Cyber Command aids national security

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The U.S. Army Field Band Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus will perform Saturday at 7 p.m. at Constitution Park.

The Concert Band’s 65-member instrumental ensemble and 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus will perform show tunes, opera, Americana and classical works.

The free concert is the first in this year’s annual Summer Concert Series presented by the U.S. Army Field Band.

• Aug. 11: Jazz Ambassadors will perform a mix of big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, jazz standards, Dixieland and patriotic selections.

• Aug. 18: The Volunteers will perform a blend of popular American music, including rock ‘n’ roll, pop and country.

• Aug. 25: Finale: “1812 Overture,” combined concert featuring all four performing components

In the event of inclement weather, the first three concerts will be canceled and not rescheduled. The final concert will be performed at McGill Training Center and will feature a variety of selections from The Volunteers.

For more information or up-to-date inclement weather information, visit ArmyFieldBand.com

Summer Concert Series begins Saturday

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The U.S. Army Field Band Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus will kick off the 2012 Summer Concert Series on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Constitution Park. The series will feature three more concerts including the Jazz Ambassadors, The Volunteers and a combined performance.

Kimbrough Public AffairsIn an effort to increase the safety of Soldiers, patients, and staff, the Kim-

brough Ambulatory Care Center leadership has worked closely with Fort Meade garrison leadership to develop a safe solution to the parking issues around the clinic.

Parking will no longer be permitted along Llewellyn Avenue and Ernie Pyle Street in the vicinity of Kimbrough.

“No Parking” signs will be posted, and personnel who continue to park in these areas will receive a warning for the first two weeks after the posting of the signs.

Following this initial warning period, tickets will be issued to motorists who continue to park in these areas.

There are several alternative areas in which to park including along Y Street, in between the two ball fields on Llewellyn Avenue and on 5th Street near the corner of Ernie Pyle and 5th streets.

Additional parking will become available in the coming weeks and months as construction around Kimbrough is completed and parking spaces are once again accessible.

New ‘no parking’ policy near Kimbrough

Public parking on Llewellyn Avenue and Ernie Pyle Street near Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center is no longer allowed. Temporary “No Parking” signs have been installed in the area. Fort Meade Police will issue parking tickets, enforcing the policy, beginning Aug. 20. photo by marine pvt. coby smith


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By Capt. Antonia Greene174th Infantry Brigade

Soldiers of First Army Division East’s training support unit gathered to bid farewell to the battalion com-mander and welcome a new leader during a change of command cer-emony held July 17 on McGlachlin Parade Field.

Lt. Col. Fish assumed command of 3rd Battalion, 3-312th Regiment from Lt. Col. Mark Towne. The Reserve training unit is headquartered at Fort Meade and subordinate to 174th Infantry Brigade, First Army Divi-sion East.

“Lieutenant Colonel Towne and Lieutenant Colonel Fish transition as 3-312th Soldiers are training, certify-ing, and re-certifying for their wartime mission,” said Col. Craig Osborne, commander, 174th Infantry Brigade, at the ceremony. “Continuing the profes-sionalization and development of our trainer mentors is our top priority.”

Fish, the former training and execu-tive officer of Basic Combat Training, expressed an appreciation to continue the Army’s vital training mission.

“Training is about the basics, tak-ing care of Soldiers and families and providing quality personnel to admin-ister the training,” the South Carolina native said. “My biggest challenge will be integrating active and Reserve component leaders and functions, and building on our lessons learned and sharing that knowledge and experi-ence.”

Fish’s wife, Cheri, and family and friends attended the ceremony in sup-port of this new command position.

Towne, a 26-year veteran of the Army Reserve, served two years as commander of 3rd Battalion, 312th Regiment.

The Minnesota native credited the Soldiers in his ranks for his success. His biggest success, said Towne, was developing leaders and continuing to improve standards by building upon Soldiers’ civilian accomplishments.

“If you are successful in your civil-ian career, you are more likely to be successful in your Army career; it’s reciprocal,” he said. “Taking that expertise and knowledge and translat-ing it into skills on the training lanes is the reward.”

The battalion’s mission is to prepare for mobilization to train and assess

First Army battalion welcomes new commander

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Lt. Col. Mark Towne, outgoing commander for 3rd Battalion, 312th Regiment, passes the battalion colors to Col. Craig Osborne, commander, 174th Infantry Brigade as Lt. Col. Calvin Fish, 3-312th incoming commander, awaits transfer of authority on July 17 on McGlachlin Parade Field.

Reserve component units for missions in support of overseas contingency operations. Many of the Soldiers assigned to 3-312th have served or are currently serving as trainer mentors at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

“Many times, our Soldiers are out

supporting training missions across the brigade, and it is important to empower these subordinate leaders,” Towne said. “Hearing good things about the training our Soldiers pro-vide in the field is a reflection of the caliber of men and women in this command.”

The battalion is in the midst of its annual training rotation at JBMDL. By the end of annual training, 3-312th will have gained more certified combat lifesavers and Combatives Level-One certified trainers prepared to train fel-low service members for a variety of missions.


News

By Rona S. HirschStaff Writer

Farmers, clowns, angels and “won-der beans” all took the stage in the Missoula Children’s Theatre produc-tion of “Jack and the Beanstalk” on Saturday afternoon.

Presented in two performances at McGill Training Center, the free hour-long production featured 56 perform-ers in grades one through 12.

“It went great,” said Elizabeth Lom-bardo, instructional program specialist for Child, Youth and School Services. “The kids did awesome.”

The production featured six leading roles for older students. The younger children were cast in groups.

Robert Smith, 13, of Odenton, whose father is Sgt. 1st Class Michael Patterson, starred as Jack.

About 100 audience members attended the first performance, while about 150 people came to the second showing.

The show was produced by the Missoula Children’s Theatre Interna-tional Tour Project in collaboration with Fort Meade’s Schools of Knowl-edge, Inspiration, Exploration & Skills Unlimited program.

Missoula provides the costumes, props, makeup, and sound and lighting equipment for all the performances.

The Montana-based traveling the-ater company returned to Fort Meade

by popular demand after last summer’s presentation of “Robin Hood.”

“They were invited back because parents wanted them back,” Lom-bardo said.

The large cast had just a week to learn, build and rehearse after audi-tions on July 23.

But there was a waiting list for those who wanted to be in the show.

“There were only so many roles,” Lombardo said. “We had to cap it out.”

Two assistant directors from Mis-soula ran the Fort Meade produc-tion.

“They’re great with kids and just do an amazing job,” Lombardo said.

GIANT FunYouths present ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’

Farmers march off stage during the hourlong production, which was performed twice on Saturday afternoon at McGill Training Center.

BELOW: MiCayhla Robinson, who plays a fire eater in the circus, sits beside other cast members including lion tamer Nilanie Broadus during a circus scene.

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Ayesha Moir (center) is all smiles while performing among a long line of “wonder beans” during “Jack and The Beanstalk” on Saturday. The show was produced by the Missoula Children’s Theatre International Tour Project in collaboration with SKIES.

LEFT: Cast members go wild in a scene with Rasheed Moir (center). The production featured 56 performers in grades one through 12.

Farmer Emma Anderson gets some assistance with her costume from older cast member Rouke Stevens backstage before the show.

LEFT: Estella Calhoun dances across stage as the Harp character. About 100 audience members attended the first performance, while about 150 people came to the second show.


Community news & notes

The deadline for Soundoff! community “News and Notes” is Friday at noon. All submissions are posted at the editor’s dis-cretion and may be edited for space and grammar. Look for additional community events on the Fort Meade website at www.ftmeade.army.mil and the Fort Meade Facebook page at facebook.com/ftmeade.

For more information or to submit an announcement, email Philip Jones at [email protected] or call 301-677-5602.

National Night OutThe Fort Meade Directorate of

Emergency Services and Picerne Military Housing are partnering to bring the 29th annual National Night Out to the post community on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. on McGlachlin Parade Field, rain or shine.

Beginning at 5 p.m., an hourlong parade of emergency vehicles will travel through Fort Meade’s residential neighborhoods.

The event will feature informational displays, police demonstrations, a police helicopter landing, inflatables, obstacle course, laser tag, rock wall climbing, face painting, raffles and child identification services.

The Pet Care Center will host a dog trick contest in honor of Tank Corps Joe’s 75th anniversary.

Free hot dogs, cotton candy and funnel cakes will be provided at the event.

Summer Concert SeriesThe Concert Band and Soldiers’

Chorus will perform Saturday at 7 p.m. at Constitution Park.

The Concert Band’s 65-member instrumental ensemble and 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus will perform show tunes, opera, Americana and classical works.

The free concert is the first in this year’s annual Summer Concert Series presented by the U.S. Army Field Band.

See Page 8 for the full schedule.For more information or up-to-date

inclement weather information, visit ArmyFieldBand.com.

EFMP presentationThe Exceptional Family Member

Program will present the program “Tricare, Other Benefits, and Autism Safety” on Wednesday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Army Community Service, 830 Chisholm Ave.

Registration is required. The event is open to service members and civilians.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 301-677-7836.

Ramadan IftarA Fort Meade/NSA Ramadan Iftar

will be held Aug. 10 at Argonne Hills Chapel Center, 7100 Rockenbach Road.

Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Iftar is a meal to break the day’s fast during Ramadan.

For more information, call Chad Jones at 301-677-1301.

Bagger-licensing hoursBagger-licensing renewals for the

Fort Meade Commissary will be issued Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Fort Meade Public Affairs Office at 4409 Llewellyn Ave.

Those who come to the office outside of this block of time will be able to leave their information. Badges will be issued as time permits.

Islamic prayer roomThe Islamic prayer room at Argonne

Hills Chapel Center on Rockenbach Road will be open Mondays to Fridays for Dhuhr prayers during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Prayers begin at 1:15 p.m.

For more information, call Chad Jones at 301-677-1301.

SNCO Induction Ceremony

Meade Top III will present the 2012 Air Force SNCO Induction Ceremony on Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. at the BWI Hilton Hotel in Linthicum Heights.

Tickets are $45. Child care will be available.

For more information, call Master Sgt. Lazarus Brown at 301-677-0051 or Mas-ter Sgt. Matthew Cook at 443-479-9983.

Car seat checkThe Fort Meade Fire Department and

State of Maryland will offer a free car seat check on Aug. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Demps Visitor Control Center parking lot at the intersection of Route 175 and Reece Road.

No appointment necessary.To ensure proper fit, bring the vehicle

and car seat owner’s manuals and the child that will be using the seat.

For more information, call 301-677-5577.

SJA closureThe Fort Meade Office of the Staff

Judge Advocate, 4217 Roberts Ave., will be closed Aug. 22 for its Organizational

Day.For more information, call 301-677-

9536.

USO back-to-school eventThe USO of Metropolitan

Washington will host the 2012 Operation Back to School event for military children, ages 5 to 12, residing in the Washington-Baltimore region on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Youth Center, 909 Ernie Pyle St., and at the USO Center at Fort Belvoir, Va., at 6099 Abbott Road, Bldg. 2115.

The event is held in partnership with Google, DynCorp International, BAE Systems and HP/AMD.

Military children will receive backpacks stuffed with school supplies.

Activities will include: Math - calculator hopscotch; history - “Jeopardy”; art - first day of school photo frame; gym - Interlude dance; geography - “Map Madness”; reading and craft: and science - writing with crystals.

For more information, call the Fort Meade USO at 410-305-0660 or the Fort Belvoir USO at 703-805-2464.

Funded legal education program

The Office of the Judge Advocate General is accepting applications for the Army’s Funded Legal Education Program.

Under this program, the Army projects sending up to 25 active-duty commissioned officers, in the rank of second lieutenant through captain, to law school at government expense.

Selected officers will attend law school beginning in the fall of 2013 and will remain on active duty while attending law school.

Interested officers should review Chapter 14, AR 27-1, the Judge Advocate General’s Funded Legal Education Program, to determine their eligibility.

Applicants must have two to six years of total active federal service at the time that legal training begins. Eligibility is governed by statute (10 U.S.C. 2004) and is not waivable.

To apply, immediately register for the earliest offering of the Law School Admission Test. Applicants must send their request through command channels including the officer’s branch manager at AHRC, with a copy furnished to the

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meade’s got talentAuditions will be conducted Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and Aug. 13 and 15 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at McGill Training Center for the annual “Fort Meade’s Got Talent” show.The talent show will be presented Sept. 8 at 7 p.m.To register, call 301-677-7552.

NEWS & EVENTS

EDUCATION


Community news & notes

Office of the Judge Advocate General, ATTN: DAJA-PT (Ms. Yvonne Caron - Rm 2B517), 2200 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310, to be received by Nov. 1.

Submission of the application well in advance of the deadline is advised.

For more information, call Fort Meade Deputy Staff Judge Advocate Maj. Nate Hummel at 301-677-9023.

Fall semester eventThe University of Maryland Univer-

sity College is sponsoring a start-up event for the fall semester on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Army Education Center, 8601 Zimborski Ave.

Advisors will be available to help assemble a degree plan.

The $50 application fee will be waived for students who apply at the event. (This is not available for Doctor of Manage-ment students.)


PWOC fall kick-offProtestant Women of the Chapel’s fall

kick-off will be Aug. 29 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Argonne Chapel Center.

This years theme is “Generation 2 Generation.” Learn what it means to leave a godly legacy for the next generation.

Eight different Bible studies will be offered for the fall semester.

Free child care will be provided.

For more information, email [email protected] or visit PWOC on Facebook at facebook.com/PWOCmeade.

Parenting workshopThe Scream Free Parenting workshop,

“Five Truths Every Parent Needs to Know,” will be held Aug. 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Meuse Forest Neighborhood Center.

Join Hal Runkel, author of “Scream Free Parenting,” to learn about his scream-free approach to parenting and principles to help you stay calm and connected with your children.

Free child care is provided for children registered with Child, Youth and School Services.

Advance registration is required by calling 301-677-3617 or emailing [email protected].

Career, financial classesThe Fleet and Family Support Center

offers free classes at the Community Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave., to DoD identification cardholders, including active-duty service members, retirees and their family members, DoD civilian employees and contractors.

Registration is required.• TAP (Transition Assistance Program):

Monday through Aug. 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.• Anger Management: Tuesday, 9 to 11

a.m.• Resume Writing: Tuesday, 9 a.m. to

noon

• Dollars and Sense: Tuesday, 1 to 3 p.m. Topics include: Basic Budgeting, Financial Goals and Priorities, Saving and Investing, and Managing Your Credit.

• Car Buying: Aug. 9, 1 to 3 p.m.• Common Sense Parenting, Aug. 10,

from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.• Medical records review: Have your

medical records reviewed by Mr. Thornton of AMVETS. Appointment required at 301-677-9017.

For more information, call 301-677-9017 or 301-677-9018.

MFTB coursesArmy Community Service and Army

Family Team Building are offering Family Team Building classes at Potomac Place and Meuse Forest neighborhood centers.

• “Grow Skills for Military Life,” Level 2, on Aug. 9 and 10, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Instructors Course, MFTB instructor training, Sept. 9 and 10, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Bring a brown bag lunch.Registration is required. Limited child

care is available.To register or for more information, call

301-677-5590 or email [email protected] or [email protected].

Summer reading programChildren are invited to the Medal of

Honor Memorial Library to register for this year’s “Reading Is So Delicious” summer reading program that ends Aug. 25.

The summer reading program is offering the free performance, “Spectacular Science,” presented by Mad Science of Central Maryland on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Burba Lake Cottage.


‘Movie on the Court’Child, Youth and School Services will

sponsor “Movie on the Court,” for grades six to eight, on Aug. 10 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Youth Center basketball court.

Lawn chairs are permitted, blankets are not.


Out & About• Maryland SPCA will sponsor a Wine

and Wag Happy Hour on Aug. 11 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore.

The event will feature off-leash play in the fun runs, bobbing for hot dogs, paw painting for dogs, and beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Only one dog per person permitted. Tickets can be purchased online at mdspca.kintera.org/wag. For more information, email Tami Gosheff at [email protected] or call 410-235-8826, ext. 138, or visit mdspca.org.

• The Bowie Baysox will sponsor a pregame children’s concert featuring the Rocknoceros on Saturday at 4:15 p.m. before the team takes on the Trenton Thunder at 6:35 p.m.

After the game, a fireworks show will be presented. Fans also can meet former play-ers in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

Concert tickets are $12 in advance or $14 the day of the concert and include a general admission seat for the game. Tickets can be ordered by calling 301-464-4865 or online at baysox.com.

• Leisure Travel Services is offering monthly bus trips to New York City on Aug. 18 and Sept. 15, with discounts to attractions. Bus cost is $55. For more information, call 301-677-7354 or visit ftmeademwr.com.

• Meade Rod and Gun Club meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Perry’s Restaurant and Odie’s Pub at 1210 Annapolis Road, Odenton. The next meeting is tonight in the banquet hall in back of the building. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. For more information, call 410-674-4000.

• Families Dealing with Deployment meets the first and third Monday of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Meuse Forest Neighborhood Center. The next meeting is Monday. For more information, call Rikki Ford, Parent Support coordinator, at 301-677-3617 or email [email protected].

• Fort Meade TOP III Association meets the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. at the Courses. The next meeting is Wednesday. The association is open to all Air Force active-duty and retired senior noncommissioned officers. For more information, call Master Sgt. Jonathan Jacob at 443-479-0616 or email [email protected].

• Meade Branch 212 of the Fleet Reserve Association meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at VFW Post 160 on Route 170 in Glen Burnie. The next meeting is Wednesday. Active-duty, Reserve and retired members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are invited. For more information, call 410-761-7046 or 301-262-6556.

YOUTH

Calling all craftersThe Officers’ Spouses’ Club will host its 13th Annual Holiday Bazaar on

Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Applications are being accepted from regional and local crafters to

participate in the event.Proceeds will go to the OSC Scholarship and Welfare Fund to benefit the

Fort Meade community.The fee for a 10-by-8 weekend booth is $75.For more information, email Dawn at [email protected] or

visit http://fmoscholidaybazaar.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/FtMeadeOscHolidayBazaar.

FRG fundraising opportunity Vendors for Fort Meade and National Security Agency family readiness

groups may set up at no charge at the Officers’ Spouses’ Club’s 13th Annual Holiday Bazaar.

The event will be held Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The free event, which is open to the public, will feature regional and local artisans, a visit by Santa, food, raffles and entertainment for all ages.

For more information, email Dawn at [email protected] or visit http://fmoscholidaybazaar.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/FtMeadeOscHolidayBazaar.

RECREATION

MEETINGS


SportS

Fort Meade Highstepper Gabrielle Wilson steps in rhythm during the Bantam Girls 1,500-meter race walk at the Junior Olympics on July 23. Gabrielle finished 17th out of 28 in her race, with a time of 10:52.07.

Fort Meade Highsteppers Kyla Hall (No. 3) and Emylyn Porter (No. 2) compete in the 1,500-meter race walk event during the USA Track and Field National Junior Olympics Track and Field Championships last week at Hughes Stadium at Morgan State University in Baltimore. Kyla finished the event with a time of 10:33.92, while Emylyn finished in 10:06.40.

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By Brandon BieltzStaff Writer

While the sporting world turned to Lon-don for the Summer Olympics, a handful of Fort Meade athletes competed at the Junior Olympics for medals of their own.

The Fort Meade Highsteppers Track and Field Club, part of the Child, Youth and School Services’ Youth Sports program, sent 13 athletes to compete at the USA Track and Field National Junior Olympics Track and Field Championships last week at Hughes Stadium at Morgan State University in Baltimore.

With Sam Graves, 17, and his brother Paul Johnson, 14, both medaling in the weeklong meet, the team continued its yearly tend of bringing home hardware from the elite competition.

“We love it,” said coach Bruce Hunter. “It’s always interesting.”

Each year, the team sends a handful of competitors to the national championships and regularly brings back medals.

With the transient population of Fort Meade, Hunter said it “speaks volumes” about the coaches and how hard the athletes work to reach this high level of competition on a regular basis.

Several team members at this year’s meet were returning to the national stage, includ-ing Sam, who has been to the Junior Olym-pics 11 times, and Paul, who has competed for national championships seven times.

Even though medaling is somewhat regu-lar for some of the athletes, the emotions remain the same.

“The kids are always ecstatic,” Hunter said.

But this year’s event was a bit tougher than previous Junior Olympics.

In the past, the team has competed in the Amateur Athletic Union. However, to compete at the Baltimore-based champion-ships this year, the Highsteppers switched to the USATF. In addition to new competition against teams in the USATF, coaches said a majority of area AAU teams also joined the organization for the year — creating a highly competitive pool of athletes.

Both Sam and Paul said competition was stiffer at the USATF Junior Olympics than in previous AAU championships.

“It’s a lot of competition,” Paul said.Athletes competed in mid-June at the

Potomac Valley region championships at Prince George’s County Sports and Learn-ing Complex in Landover to earn the right to compete on the sport’s center stage. Since

On TrackHighsteppers compete on national level

then, athletes prepared to take on the nation’s best competitors at the Junior Olympics.

During their preparations, Hunter said athletes focused on quality of workouts — not quantity. Rest and sound nutrition are the basis of training for the national championships, he said.

“The only work that needs to be done is tweaking,” he said. “All the necessary condi-tioning has already been done. If they’re not in condition, it’s too late.”

Once it was time for the Junior Olympics, Hunter said veteran runners centered their focus on their events. But athletes who have never been to the meet weren’t sure what they were in for.

It’s not until they’re at the Junior Olym-pics that competitors truly know the extent of the competition, Hunter said.

“It’s hard,” Sam said.Members of the Highsteppers were sched-

uled to compete in 17 events at the Junior Olympics, including four jumping events — a team high, Hunter said. The top eight finishers in each event medaled.

Paul’s 42.35-meter throw in the Youth

Boys Javelin earned him fifth-place on Fri-day for one of the team’s two medals. His distance was four meters further than his fourth-place finish last year and a significant improvement to his qualifying distance of 36.5 meters.

After improving again this year, Paul said he plans to “keep focus and practice hard” to push himself further next season.

On July 24, Sam became the only team member to earn a gold medal. Sam beat out runners from Mississippi and Texas in the Young Men’s 3,000-Meter Race Walk. His time of 15:03.52 was nearly 50 seconds faster than his qualifying time of 15:54.46, and more than a minute faster than his silver medal finish last year.

Sam also placed 13th in the 3,000-meter run, with a time of 9:33.82.

Sam’s finish was his fourth gold medal in the 3,000-meter race walk since 2008. He said he was proud of his gold medal — and of adding to his collection of gold in the event.

“It’s a lot of fun, a lot of recognition,” Sam said.


SportS

By Brandon BieltzStaff Writer

When The Courses at Fort Meade became known as the “East Campus” in May, golfing ceased to exist on the installation for the first time in more than seven decades.

The closure left golfers looking for a new place to work on their game. Through a partnership with Anne Arundel County, two courses opened their greens to Fort Meade golfers at discounted rates.

“These agreements are an example of the partnerships we have worked hard to develop with our county counterparts,” Garrison Commander Col. Edward C. Rothstein said. “Our county partners have agreed to step in to ensure Team Meade is still able to enjoy the game at a discounted rate.”

During the first two months of the county’s agreement with Fort Meade, nearly 1,500 rounds of golf were played at the Eisenhower Golf Course in Crownsville and Compass Pointe in Pasadena.

“We are very pleased with the response,” Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold said. “We hope that participation will continue.”

Following the closure of the Courses, Leopold said the county wanted to “set up” and “give men and women of Fort Meade a new home for golf.”

The agreements between the county and installation were formed through the Fort Meade Regional Growth Management Committee and the Mission Growth Initiative. The RGMC serves as a liaison between Fort Meade and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties, and the cities of Baltimore and Laurel.

“[The Mission Growth Initiative is] formalizing and strengthening the frame-work for communication, collaboration, long-range planning and partnership between the fort and its surrounding jurisdictions by creating a permanent bridge of processes and structures between the installation and surrounding communi-ties,” said Robert Leib, Leopold’s special assistant for Base Realignment and Closure, and Education.

The two golf courses, which are operated by Anne Arundel County, agreed to allow discounted play and membership fees. Anyone eligible to play at the Fort Meade course will be eligible for discounted rates at the county courses, with a larger discount for players who are active-duty enlisted service members ranked sergeant and below.

“Anything that we can do to alleviate the stress, we want to do,” Leopold said. “We want to make sure our veterans are taken care of.”

Nearly 1,500 rounds of golf played using country agreements

Local courses offering discounts for Meade golfers• Hobbits Glen Golf Club, 11130 Willowbottom Drive, Columbia. For information, call 410-730-5980.• Fairway Hills Golf Club, 5100 Columbia Road, Columbia. For information, call 410-730-1112.• Compass Pointe Golf Course, 9010 Fort Smallwood Road, Pasadena. For information, call 410-255-7764.• Eisenhower Golf Course, 1576 Generals Highway, Crownsville. For information, call 410-571-1167.

Story and photo by Tim HippsArmy News Service

LONDON — In double record-setting fashion, Sgt. Vincent Hancock became the first shotgun shooter to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in men’s skeet at the Royal Artil-lery Barracks in London on Tuesday.

Hancock, 23, a Soldier in the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit from Eatonton, Ga., eclipsed his own records set at the 2008 Bei-jing Games for a new qualification record of 123 and total score of 148. He struck gold in China with a qualification score of 121 and total of 145.

Hancock prevailed by two shots over silver medalist Anders Golding (146) of Denmark and by four shots over Qatar’s Nasser Al-Attiya (144), who secured the bronze medal.

“Being able to stand up there again and listen to the National Anthem again, it’s got to be better,” said Hancock, who also holds the world records for skeet qualification (125) and final (150) scores. “It hasn’t set in fully yet, but going out there and doing it again and taking the opportunity God’s given me to get back out on the field to compete for the gold medal again, there’s just no feeling like it.”

Hancock struggled through a letdown after striking gold in Beijing and considered giving up his beloved sport. He came to London ranked 13th in the world by the International Shotgun Shooting Federation despite finish-ing fourth at the London 2012 test event, a World Cup stop here in April.

Since winning the 2009 World Champion-ship in Maribor, Slovenia, Hancock had not won a major title.

Four-time Olympic shotgun shooter and Team USA shotgun coach Todd Graves said nothing is beyond the realm of possibility for Hancock.

“That’s the greatest thing in the world, two in a row,” Graves said. “He shot lights out — seriously, lights out. I told him out there when I hugged him that he’s the best I’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen a lot. I don’t believe that’s going to be his last one.”

Having already competed in the Olympics, Hancock said, was the catalyst for his unprec-edented success in London.

“This time I knew what to expect,” he said. “I firmly believe that I’m shooting better right now than I ever have in my entire career. A month ago to the day, I won our national championships shooting a 274 out of 275, so being able to come here and shoot a 148 out

of 150, I’m already one target behind. So I’ve got some working to do.

“Hey, I leave myself a little room for improvement next time. Maybe I’ll get that 125 and that 150.”

Graves said he thought the bird Hancock missed on Tuesday morning should have broke and the one he missed on Monday “just kind of jumped on him a little bit.

“As soon as he pulled the trigger, the wind got it and it jumped up a little bit,” Graves said. “Just bad luck. It happens to all of us.”

Hancock missed only one clay pigeon in 75 shots on Monday and another in 75 shots on Tuesday, despite windy conditions the first day and shooting the final in constant rain.

Graves was not concerned about the con-ditions.

“It doesn’t affect him a bit,” Graves said. “Wind, rain, it doesn’t matter. The nastier the dad-gum weather probably the better.”

Hancock will leave the Army in November and open a shooting academy with his father to teach youngsters how to shoot.

“We’re trying to introduce people to this sport that I love so much,” he said. “It’s given me my life that I have and the family that I know.”

Likewise, Hancock tipped his cap to the U.S. Army for its support.

“The Army has given me a sense of dedication to myself, to my country and to my service men that I couldn’t have gotten anywhere else,” he said. “They’ve given me the opportunity to perform at this high level. ... They have made me into the man that I am today.”

Army marksman wins Olympic gold in skeet

Sgt. Vincent Hancock, of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, became the first shotgun shooter to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in men’s skeet on Tuesday at the Royal Artillery Barracks in London.


SportS

OK, so maybe I was a little disingenuous last week when I sarcastically asked, “Who watches the Olympics’ opening ceremony?”

That’s because I watched the opening cer-emony — loved it as a matter of fact. Well, at least most of it. Seeing Muhammad Ali was sad, and I’m pretty much convinced that the organizations who requested his presence only respect the name and not the man who made it great.

But beyond that, the ceremony — and the games as a whole — has been outstanding. And I should know since it has been the only thing on my multiple televisions since Friday night.

I jumped out of my chaise to root for the U.S. in archery, renewed my love for Brazil-ian athletes using just one name like Paula or Jaque, and of course, admired Team USA bringing the pain.

However, that’s not to say everything is perfect in the Olympic Village.

For one, the Chinese are winning way too many gold medals.

For two, Ryan Lochte coming in fourth in the 200 freestyle and getting chased down in the pool in the 4x100 freestyle relay was unacceptable.

For three, all that screaming during wom-en’s fencing. Whether it comes from a riposte, remise or straight attack, those yelps are enough to make your ears burst.

And for four, Jordyn Wieber getting shut out off the individual gymnastics all-around because she finished third on her team even though she finished fourth overall.

I know the Olympiad is a political event, but there is no way that political correctness should determine who makes it on the medal stand. This is not CYSS sports where everyone gets a trophy.

This is the Olympics where the best should only be determined by performance, and not by playing nice-nice with other countries who do not have the goods to compete.

Another thing I’m not overly excited about is all you knuckleheads complaining about tape delay as if it was a new phenomenon or that it is no longer valid because you have a Twitter feed or Foursquare account.

The greatest moments in Olympic history were seen via tape delay: USA over the Soviet Union in 1980, http://bit.ly/drDJhY; Roy Jones getting robbed in the 1988 Olympics, http://bit.ly/f9FPyL; and of course, pretty much every-thing Michael Phelps has done.

From the eight medals he won in Athens in 2004 and the historic eight-for-eight in Beijing in 2008, to the three medals and counting

he’s earned in Lon-don, Phelps’ entire Olympics expe-rience has been experienced in tape delay.

And after he won those two medals Tuesday, it is only fair to say that his experience has made him the “Greatest Olympian of All Time.”

Think about it. Our Aquaman has won 19 medals including 15 gold. F-I-F-T-E-E-N! Nobody else in the history of the games has won more than nine golds.

If it wasn’t for Ramadan and this being a family publication, I’d probably drop a few colorful, four-letter words to hammer home how impressed I am with Phelps.

But instead, I’ll just ask you a simple ques-tion: Can you think of a better title than “The Greatest Olympian of All Time”? Maybe “The Baddest Man on the Planet” or “Dad,” but even those are arbitrary at best.

Phelps’ title is a certifiable, stone-cold lock. It isn’t even close. In fact, here is another ques-tion for you:

Has there ever been a greater distance between the first best athlete and the second best athlete in the same category? Maybe Jerry Rice compared to every other wide receiver ever, or possibly Wayne Gretzky compared to any other hockey player. But then again, look at what Phelps has done.

He not only won the 19 medals in a sport where you have to go through a rigorous quali-fication process. He not only won the 15 golds, including eight in a single Olympiad.

As of press time, Phelps holds seven world records including three individual records: 100-meter butterfly, 200-meter butterfly and 400-meter individual medley. He also was a member of four world-record relay teams: 4x100 free, 4x200 free, 4x100 medley and 4X100 short course.

Plus, he’s done it all while managing global expectations — and with every single swim-mer in the world giving it their best every time Phelps steps into the pool.

Ask Mr. Lochte how easy it is to compete under those conditions. And while you’re at it, why don’t you ask him who his hero is.

I bet his answer will be the same as mine.If you have comments on this or anything

to do with sports, contact me at [email protected].

Not all perfect in the village

Chad T. Jones, Public Affairs

Officer

Jibber Jabber - OpiniOn Sports ShortsPool closure

The indoor pool at Gaffney Fitness Center will be closed Friday for maintenance.

Ravens’ Military Appreciation DayThe Baltimore Ravens will celebrate Ravens Military Appreciation Day at

M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday at 5 p.m. Gates open at 3:30 p.m.Approximately 3,500 special seats will be reserved for active-duty service

members and veterans who present valid military identification. Immediate family members are welcome.

All preferred seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.Service members must enter section 113 and present valid military ID to

obtain special gifts and preferred seating.

Running clubGaffney Fitness Center plans to form a running club that will meet once a

week at the facility.Those interested in joining should contact Angie Wanner at 301-677-3318

or email [email protected].

Texas Hold ‘emTexas Hold ‘em no buy-in games are played Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Lanes.Games are free and open to the public. For more information, call 301-677-5541.

Youth Fall SportsFall sports registration is under way at Parent Central Services, 1900 Reece

Road.Youth sports are available for ages 3 to 18 years old. Fall sports include

cheerleading, flag football, tackle football, swim and soccer.Participants ages 9 and older are encouraged to register as early as possible,

especially those interested in tackle football.For more information or to coach, call 301-677-1156 or 301-677-1149.

National Bowling DayThe Lanes is celebrating National Bowling Day on Aug. 11 with free games.Each customer’s first game will be free.For more information, call 301-677-5541.

EFMP bowlingThe Exceptional Family Member Program bowling events are held the third

Tuesday of each month at the Lanes.The next EFMP bowling event will be Aug. 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.Events are open to Fort Meade exceptional family members and their family

members and features free buffet food and giveaways.Exceptional family members ages 18 and younger and their siblings may register

for free games and shoe rental at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/meadecyms.html.

Adult exceptional family members may register for free games and shoe rental at the EFMP office at 301-677-4779. Discounted games and shoe rental will be offered to other adult family members.

For more information, email Anita Hendrix at [email protected] or call 301-677-4779.

For more Fort Meade sports, visit www.quickscores.com/ftmeadesports.


Movies

The movie schedule is subject to change. For a recorded announcement of showings, call 301-677-5324. Further listings are available on the Army and Air Force Exchange Service website at www.aafes.com.

Movies start Wednesdays to Satur-days at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. NEW PRICES: Tickets are $5 for adults (12 and older) and $2.50 for children.

Today through Aug. 19

Today-Friday: “That’s My Boy” (R). A young man’s estranged father (Adam Sandler) tries to reconnect with him. With Andy Samberg, Leigh-ton Meester, Vanilla Ice, James Caan.

Saturday: SPECIAL FREE SCREENING (R). Studio Appreciation Night. Tickets available at the AAFES food court. Seating open to non-ticket holders 30 minutes prior to showtime.

Sunday: “Rock of Ages” (PG-13). In 1980s Los Angeles, people chase their rock and dreams and overcome obstacles in this musical drama. With Alec Baldwin, Tom Cruise, Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Malin Akerman, Mary J. Blige.

Wednesday & Aug. 11, 12: “Brave” (PG). A Scot-tish princess longs for a different life, and must undo a curse to discover happiness. With Kelly Macdonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly.

Aug. 9-10: “Ted” (R). A grown man (Mark Wahl-berg) has a teddy bear (Seth MacFarlane) as his companion. With Mila Kunis, Giovanni Ribisi.

Aug. 15, 18, 19: “The Amazing Spider-Man” (PG-13). A radioactive spider bite gives Peter Parker super powers, and he also embarks on a quest to learn the truth about his parents. With Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Sally Field, Martin Sheen.

Aug. 16-17: “Magic Mike” (R). A male stripper takes a young upstart under his wing and teaches him the tricks of the trade. With Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Matthew McConaughey.

Get to work on time. Know the hours of operation for

Access Gates on Fort MeadeDemps Visitor Control Center,

Bldg. 902 Reece Road7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,

Monday through Friday

Gate 1: Mapes Road and Route 32

5 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week

Gate 2: Mapes Road and Maryland Route 175

5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday;

closed weekends and holidays

Gate 3: Rockenbach Road5 a.m. to 9 p.m.,

7 days a week

Gate 6: Llewellyn Avenue and Maryland Route 175

6 to 8 a.m., Monday through Friday for inbound traffic;

3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday for outbound traffic

Gate 7: Reece Road and Maryland Route 175

(Demps Visitor Control Center gate) 24-hour access

FREE Use of Move-In TruckReserve a Unit or Pay Online24 Hour Video Surveillance

Electronic Gate with Keypad EntryResident Managers

365 Day-A-Year AccessMonth to Month Lease

Full Line of Boxes & Packing Supplies

790 Maryland Route 3 South 410-923-2392Gambrills, MD 21054 www.selfstorageplus.com

(Located between Tuesday Morning & Waugh Chapel Shopping Center)

First Month’s Rent $1

with payment of 2nd month at lease signing

on a 5’x5’, 5’x10’ or 10’x10’ climate controlled storage unit

Plus receive additional 5% Military Discount.

Not to be combined with any other rental discounts. Expires: October 31, 2012.

$10 off Boxes and Packing Supplies when purchasing $40 or more

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