By Andrew DamstedtNSAB Public Affairs

staff writer

According to the World Health Orga-nization’s website, outbreaks of E. coli –a disease that can become deadly if nottreated properly – have become a com-mon yearly occurrence, worldwide. A newdiagnostic kit made with research fromthe Uniformed Services University of theHealth Sciences staff seeks to identify thedisease quicker.

Getting that research to be used com-mercially has earned the university itsthird consecutive Tech Transfer award,given annually to laboratories which suc-cessfully transfer technology to non-feder-al entities.

USU joins 15 other federal laboratoriesin earning the award from the FederalLaboratory Consortium this year.

Dr. Alison O’Brien, USU professor andchair of the microbiology and immunologydepartment, has led research on Shigatoxin-producing E. coli for more than 20years. That research has been used tomake diagnostic kits, which can detecttwo strains of E. coli in about 30 minutes,allowing for a timely diagnosis so doctorscan put in place an appropriate treatmentplan.

“You shouldn’t treat this infection withantibiotics, it can make it worse,” O’Briensaid. “So right away it would tell the phy-sician that it was this particular type ofinfection and do not treat with antibiotics.A portion of people, particularly children,go on and get a much more severe disease,and there are recommendations that ifchildren have this infection that they behospitalized and monitored.”

Other diseases, such as salmonella andShigella, have similar symptoms to E. coli,said Dr. LouiseTeel,USU associate profes-sor of microbiology and immunology. Thenormal treatment for someone coming inwith symptoms, such as bloody diarrhea,is to treat with antibiotics, she said.

“In the event that it is the E. coli caus-ing this bloody diarrhea, that would be re-ally disastrous,”Teel said. “It’s critical thatthey not be treated with antibiotics.”

The problems with previous diagnostickits were twofold: One, the kits weren’t al-ways sensitive enough to detect the differ-ent types of Shiga toxins and two, the kitswere too expensive to be used routinely bycommunity hospitals, Teel said.

E. coli can cause large food-borne out-breaks, such as those that occurred inthe U.S. Northwest in the 1990s from un-dercooked meat, but the bug also can be

transmitted from uncooked foods, such asa 2006 outbreak that was associated withbagged spinach.

“It’s not that this bug is so overwhelm-ingly common, but because of the very se-vere effects in a proportion of people, it’snot an organism that you hope anyone willcome across,” O’Brien said. “It doesn’t takemany organisms to get someone sick, sothat’s why big food-borne outbreaks canoccur and why person-to-person spreadcan occur.”

Getting the research to be used outsidethe federal government has been a longprocess, both O’Brien and Teel said. Real-izing that took many parties, including ef-forts made by the HenryM. Jackson Foun-dation for the Advancement of MilitaryMedicine, and that work to get the kits tobe successfully used by a non-federal en-tity earned USU the Tech Transfer award.

O’Brien said she first worked with theNavy Research Lab to develop kits for themilitary, but those kits were never usedoutside the federal government. Then, in2007, a partnership with a medical kitmanufacturer to develop diagnostic kitswas unsuccessful because the product wastoo difficult [to use] to distinguish a nega-tive or positive response, Teel said.

It wasn’t until a second diagnostic kitmanufacturer used a platform which waseasier to read, that the diagnostic kitshave been more widely used, she said.

The kits use monoclonal antibodies, de-veloped by O’Brien at USU, to detect theShiga toxins produced by two strains of E.coli. A lab worker places a clinical samplein the center of a small white device withone and two marked on either side. De-pending on which side a line forms, [theresult] will tell the lab workers which typeof Shiga toxin is present, if any.

“It’s easy enough for anyone to do it,that’s part of it,” O’Brien said. “It’s got tobe simple. Simple. Sensitive. Fast.”

The company manufactured two differ-ent kits: one that works in 15 to 20 min-utes, and another that works overnight,but is more sensitive to the toxin. If thequicker diagnostic test comes back nega-tive, lab workers shouldn’t rule out theShiga toxin until running the more sensi-tive test, Teel said. But getting the rapid-test out to community hospitals can helpidentify the E. coli faster, allowing appro-priate treatment plans to be put in placesooner, she said.

USU’s awards for the previous twoyears were for work on licensing a promis-ing vaccine to reduce breast cancer recur-rence rates (2014) and for developing thefirst treatment for and the first vaccineagainst the deadly Hendra and Nipah vi-ruses (2013), according to information pro-vided by USU.

USU Earns Award for Research in E. Coli Diagnostic TestingVol. 27 No. 6 www.cnic.navy.mil/bethesda/ February 12, 2015

Can you answer these BlackHistory Month Questions?

1. First Black woman elected toCongress?

2. First Black mayor of a majorU.S. city?

3. First Black person to receivethe Nobel Peace Prize?

4.What is Malcom X’s birth name?5. Muhammad Ali’s birth name?6. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birth

name?7. Who is the woman responsible

for starting the Montgomery BusBoycott?

See answers on Page 6.

Photo by Andrew Damstedt

Dr. Alison O’Brien, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences chair of the Microbiologyand Immunology department, left and Dr. Louise Teel, associate professor of Microbiology and Im-munology, show off a new diagnostic kit that used their research to detect the Shiga toxin-producingE. coli.

Part of a new diagnostic kit thatused Uniformed Services Universi-ty of the Health Sciences research.

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Bethesda Notebook

It is important that we take theopportunity to celebrate what makeseach of us special. This month, andindeed throughout the entire year,there are a number of national obser-vances and diversity and heritage cel-ebrations that we celebrate as Ameri-cans. These are extremely important,as they have made us who we are andour country what it is today. If not forthe contributions of each group, theimpact of those who have come beforeus, and the hard work and sacrificesmade on our behalf, we would not be the societywhich we are today.

This week, rather than focusing on any singleone of these events, I’d like to talk about the im-portant concepts and common themes that allof these celebrations and opportunities to re-flect provide to us. They have been woven intothe American “tapestry”, and although they aregrouped under the term of “diversity”, they havemuch in common.

Each of us, and our contributions, are special.It takes many different talents, a wide variety ofcontributions, a lot of dedication, and a lot of hardwork to make any community, much less an en-tire society, work. Look around you. Everyoneyou see has demonstrated an uncommon level ofdedication, regardless of their race, beliefs, socialor economic position, orientation or any other fac-tor, to be part of and contribute to our team. Weare an all-volunteer active duty force and a groupof civilians who choose to work along with us. Weare made up of a microcosm of American society,and people are here because they want to be partof our mission. The Department of Defense, andour society, is better and stronger because of ourdifferences, not in spite of them. These differentperspectives and contributions, that everyonebrings, are our strength.

For us to be as effective and formidable as wecan, this requires us to be understanding of eachother. When we respect the differences and per-spectives that each of us brings, it leads to under-standing. Understanding leads to appreciation,and appreciation leads to teamwork and unity.Even though our personal beliefs may differ, byrecognizing what we can see in the beliefs of oth-

ers, from their own perspective,gives us a cohesive bond that is dif-ficult to break. This, then, whichleads to understanding leads totolerance.

The Merriam-Webster.com on-line dictionary defines tolerance as,“Sympathy or indulgence for beliefsor practices differing from or con-flicting with one’s own.” I also findthe medical definition of toleranceparticularly appropriate: “[The]relative capacity of an organism to

grow or thrive when subjected to an environmen-tal factor.” If you find yourself in situations wherethe beliefs of others differs from your own, are youlistening to truly understand them, or are youbusy mentally preparing your counter-responseto discount their beliefs, or to explain why yourbelief is “better?” Like an organism that is ex-posed to environmental factors, we are exposed todifferent beliefs and cultures every day. When wetake the time to listen to and understand others,to really get to know them, we mature and grow,increase our mutual appreciation, and strengthenourselves, our organization, and our society in theprocess. I believe that this is a goal each of usshould strive toward.

We all have something to celebrate, and that isthe purpose of the national observances and di-versity and heritage celebrations. That is whatthe common thread to us all is. It is not our dif-ferences or diversity, but that commonality inour pride for who we are and what we believe. Iencourage each of you to look for these celebra-tion opportunities throughout the year, and to getinvolved. Celebrate your culture and heritage, theculture and heritage of others, and help continueto move our society forward, so that the contri-butions and special talents of every group whichmakes us American, continues to be recognized,celebrated, and an essential part of what makesour Nation strong, now and into the future.

All Ahead Flank,David A. Bitonti, Capt., DC, USNCommanding OfficerNaval Support Activity Bethesda

Commander’s Column

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By Mass CommunicationSpecialist 1st Class (AW)

Chris KruckeWRNMMC Public Affairs

staff writer

In an ongoing effort to im-prove the training and readi-ness of its security personneland first responders, Wal-ter Reed National MilitaryMedical Center’s (WRNMMC)Emergency ManagementTeam will be conducting CodeWhite (active shooter) drillsthroughout February.

These drills are part of themedical center’s annual anti-terrorism force protectiontraining.

According to Christopher C.Gillette, WRNMMC command

emergency manager, CodeWhiteis an emergency code utilized bythe medical center to notify itsstaff of an active shooter inci-dent, either on the installationor within the hospital.

He said the primary focusfor these drills is to “ensureall staff can be rapidly noti-fied and immediately expeditetheir area-specific shelter-in-place plans.”

Melissa H. Knapp, Emer-gency Management Plans,Training, & Exercises pro-gram manager, WRNMMC,explained that during a drill,“upon notification of a CodeWhite (active shooter), all pa-tients and visitors will be toldthat we are conducting an ex-ercise and will be escorted by

staff to their interior spaces toshelter-in-place.”

Shelter-in-place proceduresconsist of clearing all patientwaiting areas, reception desksand hallways, closing andlocking all doors, turning offlights, closing blinds and si-lencing cell phones. “Basically,the hospital should look emp-ty,” said Knapp.

She continued “During a CodeWhite (active shooter), staff andpatients should shelter-in-placeand remain hidden until evacu-ated by law enforcement.”

The drills will be 15 minutesin duration and affect everyonein the hospital.

During the drills, staff willeducate patients and visitorsregarding the purpose of the

drill, inform them that the drillis being conducted to ensuretheir safety and security whilevisiting the hospital, and thankthem for their participation,Knapp said.

“We realize that we also havea 24/7 patient care mission,thus during the drill, emergen-cy movement will be permitted,services will continue, and allpatient care/treatment in prog-ress will continue behind closeddoors,” Gillette said

Sentries will be posted atall of the primary entrancesthroughout the hospital to pro-vide information to incomingpatients and visitors about thedrill.

Medical center personnelshould register for the AtHoc

wide area alert network if theyhave not already done so, asthis will keep them updated offorce protection conditions andother emergency, environmen-tal, or exercise-related impactsin the area.

Personnel at Naval SupportActivity Bethesda and othercommands outside the medicalcenter should register on theEverBridge network system.

For more about the CodeWhite (active shooter) exer-cises, medical center staff canaccess the Code White instruc-tion (WRNATMILMEDCEN-INST3020.02) on the intranetor look in their orange emer-gency procedures guidebooksposted throughout WRNMMCwork spaces.

WRNMMC to Hold Code White (active shooter) Exercise Through February

By Bernard S. LittleWRNMMC Public Affairs

staff writer

Walter Reed NationalMilitary Medical Center(WRNMMC) celebrated the2015 National Prayer Break-fast on Feb. 5 in TranquilityHall’s Warrior Café.

Following an early-morningbreakfast for attendees, guestspeaker at the event, ArmyBrig. Gen. Jeffrey B. Clark,WRNMMC director, discussedthe significance of prayer inhis life and the comfort andpeace of mind it provides himby doing it often.

This year’s theme for theevent was “Building Com-munity through Prayer,” andchaplains offered prayers forthe nation, state and nationalleaders, and military person-nel. Retired Air Force MasterSgt. Douglas Jordan providedspecial music during the ser-vice.

The annual Walter ReedBethesda prayer breakfastis held in conjunction withthe National Prayer Break-fast, which is hosted on thesame day by the president inWashington, D.C., on the firstThursday of February. The Na-tional Prayer Breakfast hastaken place each year since1953, and was established tobuild relationships, faith and

unity throughout the country.“We pray today for our na-

tion’s leaders and our hospitalcommander. Give them thewisdom to know what is right,and the courage to do it,” saidChaplain (Navy Capt.) SalAguilera, chief of WRNMMC’sDepartment of Pastoral Care,which organized the event.

Also in prayer for the na-tion, Chaplain (Navy Lt.)Daniel Chung said, “Heal ourcountry of fear and hatred

that stem from differences,that we might no longer be in-different to the discriminationsome of our people face, [and]we might go forth as one na-tion, with love for our neigh-bors and preserving life.”

Chaplain (Army Lt. Col.)John O’Grady, in prayer forleaders, said, “Surroundthem with wise and prudentcounsel, [and] give them thestrength to accept with seren-ity the things which cannot be

changed, courage to changethe things which should bechanged, and the wisdom todistinguish one from the other.Bless the families of our lead-ers who make sacrifices forthem in order that they mayserve our nation.”

In prayer for the military,Chaplain (Navy Lt. Cmdr.)Patrick Ray, chaplain for theUniformed Services Univer-sity of the Health Sciences,said, “We pause with respect

and concern for those who donthe cloth of our nation, and arecalled upon to go into harm’sway to protect and secure ourhomeland and our world …strengthen and protect themon the day of battle, and in thetime of rest and training, keepthem safe from all evil. Maytheir efforts further the causeof peace throughout the world,and bring us closer to the daywhen nation shall not lift upsword against nation, neithershall they learn war anymore.For those living with battle

2015 National Prayer Breakfast

WRNMMC Director Discusses Faith, Prosperity at Event

Photos by Bernard S. Little

Staff pause for a moment of prayer and reflection during the observance of the2015 National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 5 in Tranquility Hall’s Warrior Café.

A Sailor prays during theobservance of the 2015National Prayer Break-fast on Feb. 5 in Tranquil-ity Hall’s Warrior Café.

See PRAYER page 6

4 Thursday, February 12, 2015 The Journal

By Tammy White,Office of Naval Research

Public Affairs

Scientists unveiled a fire-fighting robot prototype Feb.4 at the Naval Future ForceScience & Technology EXPO,revealing details about itssuccessful demonstrations lastfall.

The Shipboard AutonomousFirefighting Robot (SAFFiR),sponsored by the Office of Na-val Research (ONR), walkedacross uneven floors, usedthermal imaging to identifyoverheated equipment, andused a hose to extinguish asmall fire in a series of experi-ments Nov. 3-5, 2014 aboardthe USS Shadwell, a decom-missioned Navy vessel.

Developed by researchers atVirginia Tech, the two-legged,or bipedal, humanoid robot ishelping ONR evaluate the ap-plications of unmanned sys-tems in damage control andinspections aboard naval ves-sels, supporting the autonomyand unmanned systems focus

area in the Navy’s Science andTechnology Strategy.

“We set out to build anddemonstrate a humanoidcapable of mobility aboarda ship, manipulating doorsand fire hoses, and equippedwith sensors to see and navi-

gate through smoke,” saidDr. Thomas McKenna, ONRprogram manager for human-robot interaction and cognitiveneuroscience. “The long-termgoal is to keep Sailors fromthe danger of direct exposureto fire.”

SAFFiR stands 5 feet 10inches and weighs 143 pounds.The unique mechanism designon the robot equips it with su-per-human range of motion tomaneuver in complex spaces.

“Balancing on any type ofterrain that’s unstable - es-pecially for bipedal robots -is very difficult,” said BrianLattimer, associate professorfor mechanical engineeringat Virginia Tech. “Whole-bodymomentum control allows forthe robot to optimize the loca-tions of all of its joints so thatit maintains its center of masson uncertain and unstablesurfaces.”

Sensors, including infra-red stereovision and a rotat-ing laser for light detectionand ranging (LIDAR), enablethe humanoid to see throughdense smoke. It is programmedto take measured steps andhandle hoses on his own, butfor now, takes his instructionfrom researchers at computerconsole.

“The robot has the ability todo autonomous tasks, but we

have a human in the loop toallow an operator to intervenein any type of task that the ro-bot’s doing,” Lattimer said.

McKenna plans to sponsora more advanced design aspart of the long-term inves-tigational research program.Blueprints include equippingthe robot with enhanced in-telligence, communicationscapabilities, speed, computingpower and battery life for ex-tended applications.

“We have taken a look atother kinds of sensors thatyou can put on these robots,”he said. “For instance, a biped-al robot could be configuredto take shipboard measure-ments, scan for corrosion andleaks, and identify changes tothe shape of the room from itsoriginal configuration. By tak-ing on these time-consumingtasks, SAFFiR could free upSailors for jobs that more fullytake advantage of their train-ing and technical skillsets.”

Even with added intelli-

Making Sailors ‘SAFFiR’

Navy Unveils Firefighting Robot Prototype at Naval Tech EXPO

NSA Bethesda: From the DeckplatesWhat is the Most Significant Military Medal/Award You Have Received?

“The Army Pace Award is pre-sented to one officer annually. Iwas surprised that my chain ofcommand even put me in con-sideration for the award. Thefact they thought that highly ofme, and being the youngest andlowest ranking recipient of theaward to date was a big deal tome.”

- Army Capt. Lauren Hamlin, War-rior Transition Brigade - NationalCapital Region Commander, HHC

“[Receiving the Air ForceAchievement Medal] means themost because it represents mydeployment and the differentthings I’ve experienced. Withthe resiliency I displayed and sit-uations I had to go through andjust being away from my family,I came back and felt like I didwhat I was supposed to do andI served my purpose in the mili-tary.”

- Air Force Staff Sgt. ShannonThomas

“Different people get [the Com-bat Action Medal] for differentreasons, but mine is because Iwas in a sticky situation and I hadto do what I had to do. For me,it was a time in my life where itcould go either one way or theother and you either do some-thing about it or not.”

- Marine Sgt. Ryan Keller

“The Navy CommendationMedal is something that is rare-ly awarded to Navy personnelbased on their status or ac-complishments that they haveachieved based on the timespent at the command. To havereceived the award says a lot be-cause its not automatic. It exem-plifies what you accomplished,your work ethic and character.”

- Navy Senior Chief Detrick Jones, Na-val Support Activity Bethesda SecurityDepartment Leading Chief Petty Officer

U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams

The Office of Naval Research-sponsored ShipboardAutonomous Firefighting Robot (SAFFiR) undergoestesting aboard the Naval Research Laboratory’s ex-USS Shadwell in Mobile, Ala.

See ROBOT page 6

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By Mass CommunicationSpecialist 1st Class (AW)

Chris KruckeWRNMMC Public Affairs

staff writer

The former Darnall Bio-medical Research Center wasrenamed the Darnall MedicalLibrary during a re-dedicationceremony Jan. 23 in the histor-ic Tower (Building 1) at WalterReed National Military MedicalCenter (WRNMMC).The newly retooled facility,

on the third floor of the build-ing, offers resources to health-care providers and patients,anytime, anywhere.“The resources of this library

represent what Walter ReedBethesda (WRB) is all about,and the potential is absolutelyamazing,” said Brig. Gen. Jef-frey B. Clark, the medical cen-ter director, during the re-dedi-cation ceremony.“Allowing patients access to

our website, giving them theability to ask questions con-cerning their health, and forWalter Reed Bethesda to beable to provide the answer totheir questions, is absolutelyincredible,” the general contin-ued.Col. Michael Nelson, direc-

tor for Education, Training andResearch at WRB, agreed, add-ing he uses the library at least

five to six days a week to assistwith patient care, clinical re-search and scholarly activitiesfor the hospital and profession-al development.During the ceremony, the

Army colonel read from theobituary of Navy Capt. WilliamL. Darnall, the library’s name-sake.“Among his last accomplish-

ments was the organization ofthe three departments of theNaval Dental School into a co-ordinate functioning unit. Theclinical, teaching and researchdepartments were so arrangedas to minimize duplication of ef-fort and to facilitate operation.All this was planned especiallyfor the new dental school thatis to open shortly at the [then]new [National] Naval MedicalCenter at Bethesda, Md.”Nelson added the Darnall

Medical Library staff has “re-defined what a medical libraryreally is. They broke down thedefinition by now allowing usto carry the library with usall day, every day. I carry mylibrary in my personal phonewith me everywhere and this istremendous.”“Part of the reason for the re-

dedication is for people to knowthat we are here,” said Kimber-ly D. Adams, library director.Along with the re-dedication,

the library has upgraded its

services, Adams explained.“This [month], we are roll-

ing out a new consumer healthportal (CHP) and its free elec-tronic resources,” she said. TheCHP offers links to journals,databases, books, medicationinformation, mobile resourcesand specialty portals.The new CHP web page can

be accessed from any computeror smart device from anywherewith internet or data access. Italso offers several download-able applications for searchingdatabases which can be storedon e-books in a hand-held li-brary. To do so, users must setup an ID and password.The Darnall Medical Li-

brary also has more than 7,500e-journals and 1,800 e-books,and subscribes to several majorpublishers.“These are all sites that

have been reviewed by medicallibrarians based on creditabil-ity, sponsorship, authorship,content and audience,” Adamsadded.Army Col. Jeffrey Ashley,

senior nurse scientist at WRB,said he regularly uses the li-brary. The colonel added he’snot “tech savvy …, but this newsystem is very convenient andvery easy to use for a non-tech-nical guy like me.”Ashley said he usually goes

to specific newer databases fo-

cusing on more nurse- centricissues. He also said he uses thelibrary for projects throughoutthe hospital and goes directlyto the electronic journal cata-logue looking for journals.“I have worked with Ms. Ad-

ams to get several resourceselectronically so the nurses onthe ward can access them whenthey need them, as opposed tocutting away to the library fora book,” he continued. “Theyhelped me out with a lot ofthings that would have beenshowstoppers in the past.”The library is also plan-

ning to have QR-codes postedthroughout the hospital whichwill enable patients to scan acode, taking them directly tothe library’s resources wherethey can also search databaseslooking for specific answersto their situation, Adams ex-plained.If the patient or staff mem-

ber cannot find what they arelooking for, the site also offersan Ask-the-Librarian function,which allows researchers todirectly ask questions to the li-brary staff and they will assistin helping find what resource isbeing sought.In addition to the library’s

resources and services, Adamssaid efforts have been madeto better the facility’s environ-ment.

“We now have a good archiveof our journals electronically,so we got rid of most of the oldjournals that were availablein print because most peoplewant them electronically,” sheexplained.With many of the print jour-

nals now electronic, Adams saidthe space has been repurposed.“We got rid of [some shelving]and replaced them with loungefurniture and a 55-inch TVmonitor.”New couches in the library

have power outlets allowingcustomers to plug in their elec-tronic devices and not have tosit by a wall to recharge them.Adams said that the idea

was to make the library a meet-ing and relaxation space. Bear-ing in mind people come tothe facility to study, she addedthere is a secluded area in thefacility for that purpose.“We invite people to schedule

these spaces to be used for jour-nal clubs or other collaborativefunctions,” Adams said.The Darnall Medical Library

is located in Building 1 (theTower), Room 3458, and is openMonday through Friday from7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For moreinformation on the library’sservices, call Kimberly Adamsat 301-400-3041, or visit thewebsite at: www.wrnmmc.lib-guides.com/home.

Darnall Medical Library Re-dedicated

Facility Offers State-of-the-Art Services to Staff, Beneficiaries

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christopher Krucke

Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey B. Clark, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) director (center), Kimberly D. Adams,director of the Darnall Medical Library at WRNMMC (center right), and WRNMMC and library staff members participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the re-dedication ceremony for the Darnall Medical Library on Jan. 23. The library is located in the Tower (Building1), third floor.

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Black History MonthFacts Answers

1. Shirley Chisolm2. Carl Stokes, Cleveland, Ohio3. Dr. Ralph Bunche4. Malcolm Little5. Cassius Clay6. Michael King, Jr.7. Rosa Parks

gence, however, SAFFiR will take its instruction fromSailors and “fire bosses” working remotely in the eventof a fire or other dangerous event.“We’re working toward human-robot teams” McK-

enna said. “It’s what we call the hybrid force: humansand robots working together.”ONR provides the science and technology necessary

to maintain the Navy and Marine Corps’ technologicaladvantage. Through its affiliates, ONR is a leader inscience and technology with engagement in 50 states,70 countries, 1,035 institutions of higher learning and914 industry partners. ONR employs more than 1,000people, comprising uniformed, civilian and contractpersonnel, with additional employees at the NavalResearch Lab in Washington, D.C.For more news from Office of Naval Research, visit

www.navy.mil/local/onr/.

ROBOTContinued from pg. 4

scars and physical and spiritual injuries, renewand sustain them with your grace and mercy, andgrant them the strength and perseverance to thriveand experience joy in the midst of pain. And for ourhonored dead, grant them eternal rest, and may lifeperpetual shine upon them.”Following Ray’s prayer, Clark took to the podium,

encouraging spiritual growth among those in atten-dance. “I encourage everyone to grow spiritually,however you may define that; whatever your faith ortradition is, spend time [doing that],” said the general.He noted the Dalai Lama attended this year’s

National Prayer Breakfast hosted by PresidentBarak Obama. “The Dalai Lama said the secret of

happiness is compassion. He defines compassion asunderstanding where others are coming from, spe-cifically, where they may be suffering. So the secretof my happiness is to understand the suffering ofothers, [which] I would suggest, sounds like themedical profession,” said the general, who is also aphysician.“The essence of the medical profession is a personal

connection with others, understanding where they’recoming from, and meeting them where they are; go tothem wherever they may be,” Clark continued.Not long after assuming command of WRNMMC,

the general employed a Prosperity Plan for medicalcenter staff members, encouraging them to estab-lish personal, professional, relationship and spiri-tual goals.“I do a daily devotional,” Clark continued. “It’s

very good for me because it reminds me to slowdown, give thanks, [and realize] that everything isgoing to be okay.” Other spiritual goals of his, Clark

said, are to pray often and go to church. “For me, Ifind praying often may be better than praying in-tensely [less frequently].”“My prayer for you, and for our entire nation, is

that you will prosper, in your personal life, in yourprofessional life, in your relationships and spiritu-ally. May you be clear-minded and self-controlled sothat you can pray often,” Clark concluded.Chaplains of various denominations in

WRNMMC’s Department of Pastoral Care are avail-able for spiritual consultation 24 hours a day, sevendays a week. During working hours, from 7:30 a.m.to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, people can call301-295-1510 to reach the Department of PastoralCare. For emergencies after working hours and onweekends, call or ask a health-care provider to callthe Command Duty Officer Desk at 301-295-4611(select option 4) and ask to have the duty chaplainpaged for assistance.

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STAFF POSITION AVAILABLE - PILOT

DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park (http://www.aero.umd.edu) is seeking highly qualified candidates for a position supporting the UMD Unmanned

Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site in Southern Maryland. Candidates with the requisite skills,demonstrated technical expertise, creativity and leadership are sought to serve as a Pilot for the UAS

Test Site. Candidates must have demonstrated a proven record for excellence in the unmanned aviationindustry and must be certified by the FAA as a Private Pilot (at a minimum) with a second class medical.

Under the direction of the Dept. of Aerospace Engineering, the UMD UAS Test Site leverages thecapabilities of the people and infrastructure in Southern Maryland and the University of System of

Maryland for technical and policy issues associated with UAS. The UAS Test Site offers a collaborativeapproach to applying advanced capabilities to meet the challenges facing the UAS industry.

For best consideration, applications should be submitted online by February 23, 2015:http://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/31900

Information on the Department is available at the following website: www.aero.umd.edu

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employmentopportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color,

sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status.

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National Wear Red Day at WRNMMC

Photo by Katrina Skinner

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Women’s Health,Cardiology, and Internal Medicine departments were in full sup-port of National Wear Red Day, Feb. 6. The women’s health clinicencourages patients to schedule an annual physical appointmentwith Internal Medicine. Internal Medicine will refer all patients whorequire further testing and consultation to schedule an appoint-ment in cardiology. Throughout the country last Friday, peoplewore red in support of heart disease awareness and prevention.February is Heart Health Month. For more information concerningheart disease, visit the NIH websites at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/cad, or http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/hdw.

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