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rEMEMbraNCEHolocaust survivor shares story of hope, courage,

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COOk-OffChild, Youth & School Services teens compete in three-day

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bragging rightsAir Force’s Andre Snowden shoots during the 2013 Meade Inter Service All Star Basketball Tournament championship at Murphy Field House on April 11. Army defeated Air Force 78-71 to take home the Joint Service Commander’s Cup trophy. The tournament featured all-star teams from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. For the story, see 1.

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What started as a celebration of Patriot’s Day in Massachusetts and the annual running of the Boston Marathon ended in tragedy Monday after two explosions disrupted the marathon, causing death and injuries, and scattering crowds near the finish line.

Words cannot begin to express my sorrow or truly define the sorrow expressed by so many of you this week. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families affected by this horrific event.

Unfortunately, Monday’s tragedy is a reminder that our vigilance to prevent possi-ble threats to our security must remain high.

We’re all familiar with the nationwide “If You See Something, Say Something” public awareness campaign. It’s a simple yet effective program that raises public awareness about the indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime.

If you see something suspicious taking place, report the behavior or activity to the Directorate of Emergency Services at 301-677-6622. If the activity is observed off the installation, report the activity to local law enforcement.

It’s important that we all share this mes-sage with co-workers, family members and friends. It’s important that we all continue to have a heightened sense of awareness and take appropriate steps to prevent possible threats to our security and well-being.

The blessing of freedom bears an enormous responsibility, and we must all work together as a community to watch over each other. We must always be alert and remember, “If you see something, say something.”

Speaking of safety, the weather has turned favorably warmer. The clock is ticking and summer will soon be here. Let’s not lose our focus on safety as we enjoy more outdoor activities while either on- or off-duty.

Let’s also keep in mind there are more pedestrians, including our youth, walking, cycling and playing outdoors. We all can be good role models and be mindful of our behavior outdoors and on our roadways.

Remember, a moment’s inattention or an unwise split-second decision can have tragic consequences.

Also, as the temperatures warm, there are more motorcycles on the road. On Friday, the Installation Safety Office will host Motorcycle Safety Awareness Day from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fort Meade Motorcycle Range on Cooper and Bundy avenues.

The event is designed to raise awareness of the need to manage the risks of riding motor-cycles. There will be vendors, rider demonstra-

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Don’t be fooled. Riding a motorcycle requires special skills and con-centration.

Did you know that 46 percent of all motorcycle crashes occur at intersections? Or that, on average, three motorcyclists are killed every day in the U.S. as a result of multivehicle crashes at intersections?

These statistics are shocking, but they can be lowered significantly. If you’re a motor-cyclist, there’s a lot you can do to stay safe while riding.

For more information about Friday’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Day, call 301-677-6241 or 301-677-4867.

Lastly, I want to encourage you to get out and enjoy Fort Meade’s celebration of Earth Day today. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be at Burba Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be food, fun activi-ties, learning opportunities, giveaways and door prizes.

On Saturday, the annual Fort Meade Run Series kicks off with the Earth Day 5K Run at Burba Park.

I know there are some who may have a dif-ficult time thinking about participating in a run this weekend, but we have to live our lives as usual. Don’t let fear rule your life.

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Holocaust survivor Robert Behr, 91, recalls his childhood in Berlin under the Nazi regime and how he and his parents survived Theresienstadt, a ghetto-labor camp, during his speech for Holocaust Remembrance Day/Days of Remembrance on April 11 at McGill Training Center. The event also featured a Holocaust exhibit and film.

At the age of 15, Behr was required to work at heavy labor, carrying bricks to con-struction work sites.

In July 1942, he and his parents were arrested after his mother’s mail was inter-cepted and the Nazis read a postcard from a German Jewish woman who credited Behr’s mother with helping her leave Germany.

Behr said because his father served in the German military in World War I and was decorated with the Iron Cross First Class for valor, the family was not sent to a death camp. They were deported to Theresienstadt, located in what is now the Czech Republic.

Behr’s mother worked in the laundry while his father, a physician, worked in the hospital. Behr was given the task of trans-porting bodies for burial.

More than 50,000 Jewish families lived in Theresienstadt. There was no running water and no beds.

“You stumbled over people. You heard miserable cries,” Behr said. “They wanted to dehumanize us. We were bad, ugly, filthy,

dirty, smelly.”When Theresienstadt became over-

crowded, the Nazis began deporting the Jewish families to Auschwitz in Poland. To protect his family from deportation, Behr volunteered to help build the new SS headquarters at Wulkow, a satellite camp of Theresienstadt, in early 1944.

It was there, said Behr, that he contem-plated death for the first time. “It was so bad, I decided I wanted to die,” he said.

But somehow, he found the strength to go on. “[I thought] I’m not going to give them the satisfaction of dying. I want to live,” Behr said.

Eventually, Behr and his family returned to Theresienstadt and remained there until it was liberated by the Soviet army on May 5, 1945.

“When you live under those conditions, what keeps you going is hope,” Behr said. “Once you lose your hope, your ability to look forward and say ‘This has to end,’ you are lost.”

Behr immigrated to the United States in

1947 and enlisted in the Army. He was later assigned to Berlin and helped to interrogate former Nazi personnel. He left the Army in 1952 and joined the Air Force civil service. He served as an intelligence officer until he retired in 1988.

After the presentation, Garrison Com-mander Col. Edward C. Rothstein and Martin presented Behr with a plaque of appreciation.

“It was very enlightening,” said Lorraine Kelly, garrison secretary who attended the event.

Kelly said Behr and many other elders in society “carry the burden in order for us to get to where we are today.”

Staff Sgt. Allaina Parton of the 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera) said she was moved by Behr’s story and that it reminded her of a visit to Auschwitz years before.

“It’s unbelievable to think that we could be taken away because of our nationality or religion,” Parton said. “It’s unreal to think that something like this really happened.”

By Lisa R. RhodesStaff Writer

Today’s younger generation must commit themselves to ensuring that injustices such as the Holocaust will not be repeated.

Robert Behr, a Holocaust survivor, shared this message on April 11 during Fort Meade’s annual observance of Holo-caust Remembrance Day/Days of Remem-brance.

“I need you, I need you desperately. I won’t be around much longer. Who is going to carry the message?” implored Behr, 91, a docent at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum since 2001. “You are the ones who must prevent evil from happening again.”

The 90-minute event, which also featured a Holocaust exhibit and film produced by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and a catered kosher lunch, was hosted by the Defense Information School at McGill Training Center.

“It’s sometimes hard to hear the history. It’s even more hard to believe. But we have to hear it,” said DINFOS Commandant Col. Jeremy Martin in his opening remarks. “It’s good that you, the next generation, three generations from the Holocaust, can hear what happened and never, ever forget.”

During his speech, Behr recalled his childhood in Berlin after Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany in 1933, and how he and his family were deported to Theresienstadt, a ghetto-labor camp, in July 1942.

Behr said although both his parents were Jewish, he grew up in a conservative Ger-man family.

“We were, first of all, in everything we did, we were German,” he said. “Second, we were German. Third, we were German. Only then came the aspect of religion in our lives. We were far more German than we were Jewish.”

Behr recalled that shortly after Hitler came to power, his parents discussed Ger-many’s political future with several friends in the family’s living room.

“Our friends said, ‘We better get out of Germany. With Hitler, it’s only going to get worse,’ ” Behr said. “But my parents said, ‘What are your worried about? The Germans are too smart. In six months, we’ll have an election. Hitler will be history, he’ll be gone.’ ”

Life in Berlin for German Jews changed completely under the Nazi regime. In 1935, Jews were stripped of their citizenship and made to carry identity papers with new Jew-ish middle names. Jewish children were no longer allowed to attend public schools.

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Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Samuel Daub70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

An Airman with the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing was recently selected for the Air Force’s premier entertainment touring group, Tops in Blue.

2nd Lt. Amanda Bills, of the 707th Force Support Squadron, left March 28 on per-missive temporary duty assignment to begin her yearlong tour with Tops, performing as a vocalist.

While serving with Tops, Bills will be a part of a select 30-member group. She and her new team will spend the year touring to locations across the globe, entertaining the masses of Airmen and their families at each stop, and sharing with them an Air Force tradition now 60 years old.

“Airmen serving Airmen” summarizes the heart of the Tops in Blue mission. Tops has an intensive focus on visiting Airmen who are stationed to remote or deployed locations and are most likely feeling the greatest amount of job stress. The service Tops provides is in entertainment and pre-serving the ideals of the United States and Air Force by serving as cultural ambas-sadors.

Even though performing in the military will be a new experience for Bills, enter-taining large audiences is not. Before her selection to Tops, Bills was a member of Purduettes, a varsity-level female glee club at Purdue University.

During her childhood, Bills was involved in school musical productions and church performances and credits her love of musi-cal performance to growing up in a singing family.

“My mom has always been extremely supportive of me and taught me to strive for excellence in everything I do,” Bills said. “When I told her I made it, she almost started crying. I grew up listening to my mom singing country music, and I remem-ber hours and hours of harmonizing with her to any and every song on the radio.

“My older brother [now 1st Lt. Jacob Bills at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico], used to get mad at me when I’d sing too much,” Bills said. “One time I was singing in the car when he started to tell me to be quiet. Before my tender feelings could be hurt, my mom scolded him because she was singing too.”

Bills’ drive to be in Tops started before she joined the Air Force. While in Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at Purdue Univer-sity, Bills learned about the opportunity

Wing lieutenant to perform with Tops in Blue

from one of her instructors.“Ever since I heard about Tops in Blue

in college, I knew it was something I would love to do,” Bills said. “I went in (the Air Force) not really caring what my job was, I just knew I wanted to be an officer and I wanted to be in Tops in Blue. I have always had a love for music and performing. When I learned I had the opportunity to do that for a year representing the Air Force, there was no convincing me otherwise. All I could ask was, ‘Where do I sign up?’ ”

Each year, active-duty Airmen begin the audition process at base level. Those deter-mined to be the most talented by a panel of Tops judges are selected to participate in the Air Force Worldwide Talent Contest at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. From these contestants, 30 are selected to

represent the Air Force.Soon after entering active duty, Bills

started the audition and application pro-cess. She sent in an audition tape and was accepted to participate in the Worldwide Talent Contest.

“The jam-packed 10 days helped me to see my insecurities and how they affected my delivery,” Bills said. “I was very impressed by my fellow teammates and their consid-eration for others.

“It made me proud to see Airmen com-ing back multiple years working to convey the message that it takes determination, kindheartedness and sacrifice to make it in Tops in Blue, and ultimately in the Air Force.”

In preparation for her departure to Tops, Bills had been making regular visits to train

with local vocal instructor Kay Krekow of the Arcadia Vocal Academy. Krekow trained her for the stress of daily perfor-mances and was able to gauge her vocal range and capabilities.

“I would say, without getting too techni-cal, I helped her become aware of what she is capable of and prepared her for what she will be doing,” Krekow said. “She is gifted with what I call a natural voice and I feel she especially is very well equipped for this level of performance. I know anyone would love to see her perform — delightful girl, beautiful voice.”

The 2013 Tops in Blue touring schedule is currently being decided.

For more information on Tops in Blue or the application process and requirements, visit topsinblue.com or call 210-623-0509.

Second Lt. Amanda Bills, of the 707th Force Support Squadron, spends her last day in her office at the Eagle Fitness Center before leaving March 28 to perform for one year as a vocalist with Tops in Blue, the Air Force touring performance ensemble.


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Unfortunately, your neighbor may still remain uncooperative. Maybe he thinks a good dog like Spike would never do such a thing.

Consider taking advantage of the Mary-land District Court’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program. Mediation is still less of a headache than going to court and can usually resolve most issues.

The District Court’s Alternative Dis-pute Resolution office can be reached at 410-260-1676 or 1-866-940-1729 for more information.

If mediation fails, you still have the option of filing your lawsuit in Small Claims Court.

If necessary, file your case as soon as it is reasonably possible. If you wait too long, your neighbor (now called the “defendant”) may be able to defeat your claim by raising the statute of limitations, a law that requires suits be brought within a certain period of time.

For more information, visit the District Court of Maryland’s website at courts.state.md.us/district/forms/civil/dccv001br.html or schedule an appointment with a Fort Meade Legal Assistance attorney at 301-677-9504 or 301-677-9536.

By Capt. Adam PettyLegal Assistance Attorney

(This is the first of two articles on dispute resolution and the Small Claims Court in the state of Maryland.)

We’ve all seen the sometimes comical, and always entertaining, television court-room shows: Judge Joseph Wapner’s “The People’s Court,” Judge Joe Brown, Judge Judy Sheindlin, and the list goes on and on.

These shows present “cases” for our viewing pleasure, but what you might not realize is that everyday folks have real dis-putes, in real courts, all the time. In real life, most states have a level within their court system that adjudicates the types of cases we watch on television.

In Maryland, the Small Claims Court is a division of the District Court of Maryland. The Small Claims Court handles disputes between two parties involving no more than $5,000, and does so with less formality than other Maryland courts.

The court’s rules of procedure and evi-dence are relaxed to make it easier for peo-ple to represent themselves, if they choose, without having to hire an attorney. The cases are decided by a judge, not a jury.

A lawsuit may be filed in Small Claims Court if the suit is for money only, is for no more than $5,000, and the person filing suit (called the “plaintiff”) is at least 18 years old.

So let’s say your neighbor’s dog Spike chewed a gigantic hole in your fence and you had to pay $600 to have the fence repaired. You could very likely sue your neighbor in Small Claims Court for the $600 you had to pay out of pocket for Spike’s gaffe.

But before filing suit, you should make every effort to resolve the matter outside of court.

Many cases go to trial needlessly because the parties have not attempted to com-municate with each other. Settling outside of court will save you time, money and emotional stress. Consider talking to your neighbor first and figuring out the best way to handle the issue.

If talks with your neighbor fail and you sense that Small Claims Court may be in your future, it is advisable to send a letter to your neighbor warning him that you will sue unless your claim is satisfied within a stated period of time.

Taking your case to Small Claims Court

March 31, Larceny of private property: The victim stated that his son’s Novara Tractor bicycle, which was unsecured and unattended, was stolen.

April 2, Domestic assault: The victim stated the couple was involved in a verbal altercation about a vacuum cleaner, which turned physi-cal when her husband pushed her against a wall inside the residence, causing minor scrapes and contusions to her chest and left wrist.

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By Brandon BieltzStaff Writer

Tucked away in the back corner of Fort Meade’s Teen Center, four young chefs franti-cally worked to prepare breakfast in a crammed — and sometimes smoky — kitchen.

In teams of two, the teens worked in the tight space for 45 minutes on Monday before displaying their culinary creations for the judges who would determine the best breakfast.

Monday’s meal was a preliminary round in the Teen Center’s inaugural “Teen Top Chef,” a three-day competition that pitted four teams of area teens against each other in head-to-head cook-offs.

“The whole competition is fun,” said Troy Brown, a competing chef. “You get to see dif-ferent people cooking different things.”

Charles Burrell, a program assistant at the Teen Center, said the teens were excited to compete in the contest and were eager to try something new.

“We’re trying to find different ways to engage their passions,” he said.

Troy, who said he doesn’t normally cook at home, signed up because he “just wanted to have fun.” The competition did, however, included experienced cooks such as 17-year-old Natalie Ruiz, a regular in the Teen Center kitchen.

“I love to cook,” Natalie said. “I’m always cooking at home.”

The competition began Monday and Tues-day with preliminary rounds in which contes-tants had 45 minutes to complete a breakfast meal. Much like cooking competition shows on television, teams were given the same ingredients and had to determine what to cook based on what was given to them.

“They can make whatever they want,” Burrell said.

Competitors said determining what to make wasn’t too difficult and stuck with recipes they knew.

“I knew how to make everything they had up there,” said Troy, who cooked grits, eggs and sausage, and mixed in strawberries to his final product.

While familiar recipes allowed contestants to quickly decide what to make, they still had to adapt to working in the tight kitchen and within the time limit.

“It was a little stressful,” Natalie said. “It was like, ‘We have to do this, we have to do that.’ It was a race.”

At the end of the time limit, the concoc-tions were judged by various Child, Youth

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Charles Burrell, a program assistant at the Fort Meade Teen Center, directs young chefs Tionne Green, 16, and Natalie Ruiz, 17, while they prepare their meal for the Teen Top Chef competition Monday at the Teen Center. The three-day competition pitted eight teens against each other in the kitchen for the title of best chef.

and School Services staff members with the top team advancing to the finals on Wednes-day.

In the finals, the time limit was extended to an hour as the top two teams prepared a dinner with such ingredients as chicken, rice and pasta.

Burrell said the competition provides more than just an opportunity to learn how to cook.

“This will teach them the ability to adapt, not be to afraid of losing and to be able to do something else,” he said.

Editor’s note: Winners were announced Wednesday after press time.

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By Brandon BieltzStaff Writer

Throughout the intramural basket-ball season, the 741st Military Intel-ligence Battalion had a strong hold on the competition, with the unit being represented in both the Division I and Division II championships.

The two 741st teams continued their winnings ways last week when they combined to represent the Army in the 2013 Meade Inter Service All Star Bas-ketball Tournament.

Army swept through the tournament, which featured teams from the Air Force, Marines and Navy, to take home the Joint Service Commander’s Cup Trophy on April 11.

Army defeated the Air Force 78-71 in the championship game, with Deion McClenton’s 20-point performance and Marques Barrett’s 16 points leading the team to the come-from-behind victory.

“I’m glad we won,” McClenton said. “I’m just glad we came back at the end.”

On the first day of the two-day tour-nament, which was held at Murphy Field House, Air Force defeated Navy; and Army defeated the Marines.

The Marines and Navy were sent to the loser’s bracket, while Army and Air Force competed for a spot in the finals.

Army player James Caldwell said his team came out strong in the semifinal game and aimed to quickly put away the Air Force team.

“We know how dangerous they are if we keep it close,” he said. “We wanted to come out and make a statement.”

Army’s victory over the Air Force in the semifinal game set up a matchup between the Marines and Air Force on Friday for a final shot at the champion-ship. With a dominating second half, the Air Force defeated the Marines 70-54 earning a spot in the finals.

Caldwell said that in the final, his

team would continue to focus on what made it a dominant force during the intramural season — defense.

“No matter how many points we score, our team is known for its defense — and that’s what has won us champi-onships,” he said.

While Army wanted to continue to use its successful plan, Andre Snowden of Air Force said his team would use insight gained from the previous day’s matchup against the Army to tweak its game plan for the championship.

“We had to make an adjustment to their big man; we made a late adjust-ment,” he said. “I think we’ll be OK today.”

The start of the championship game was an up-and-down battle with teams exchanging points and remaining within one point of each other throughout the first 10 minutes. With 12 lead changes in the half, neither team was able to pull away, but William Tillman’s late-half score gave the Air Force a 30-29 lead at halftime.

Tillman’s 14-point half propelled the team to the lead, while three Army play-ers — Barrett, McClenton and Dararius Evans — had seven points in the half.

At the start of the second half, Air Force created distance and held a 10-point advantage. Midway through the half, however, Army cut into the deficit and a Caldwell jump shot gave Army a 58-56 lead. Army held on to the lead by switching to a man-defense.

“That’s when everything went our way,” McClenton said of the defensive switch.

Snowden led the Air Force with 20 points, but couldn’t lead his team past Army’s offense.

Following the win, Army players said they were excited to continue their dominance on the court.

“We won the [intramural] champion-ship, we won this,” McClenton said. “We’re pretty happy about this.”

Army takes Joint Service Commander’s Cup trophy

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William Tillman of Air Force shoots over Army’s James Caldwell during the 2013 Meade Inter Service All Star Basketball Tournament championship at Murphy Field House on April 11. Deion McClenton led the Army to the 78-71 victory with a 20-point performance.

For all your varsity and intramural sports schedules, scores and standings, visit

www.quickscores.com/ftmeadesports.


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Army Ten-Miler qualifierA qualifying run for active-duty service members interested in joining the

Fort Meade Army Ten-Miler team will be held April 26 at Murphy Field House.

Fort Meade will sponsor two teams: an active-duty men’s team and an active duty co-ed team. Both teams will consist of seven runners.

Making the team covers the event’s fee and uniform.The 10K qualifying run will begin at 6:30 a.m. Runners should arrive by

6:15 a.m.Registration is required by Wednesday.To register, call 301-677-5822 or 301-677-3318, or email lauren.l.Williams@

us.army.mil.

Intramural softball meetingA coaches meeting for intramural softball will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at

Murphy Field House.For more information, call 301-677-3318.

Meade High Spring 5K Run’s/WalkThe Meade Athletic Boosters will hold a 5K Run/Walk to support all

athletic teams at Meade High School on Saturday at 9 a.m.The race will start at the Meade High track.Online registrations will be open until Sunday at active.com/running/fort-

meade-md/meade-boosters-spring-5k-2013.Registration also will be held on race day from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Cost on race

day is $25 for all runners.Printable registration forms are available at http://meadeathletics.org/index.

cfm?action=main.boosters.For more information, email [email protected] or call Nate

Moyer at 410-353-8783.

Gaffney poolThe swimming pool at Gaffney Fitness Center is closed for maintenance.

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.

Dollar DaysThe Lanes offers Dollar Days every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Bowlers receive a game of bowling, shoe rental, a hot dog, hamburger,

small fries, pizza slice or small soda for $1 each.For more information, call 301-677-5541.

Burba Lake fishingThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources will stock Burba Lake for

fishing beginning Friday.All state regulations will be in effect.For more information, 301-677-3810.

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

Dear Jabber Nation:

I was going to write this week about how tragic it was to see Kobe Bryant’s Achilles break.

Then on Monday, some animal(s) showed us what real tragedy is in Boston.

So, instead of writing a column this week, I’d ask you all to take the five minutes you normally spend reading Jibber, and say a prayer for those affected.

If you are normally a slow reader, you can take that little extra time and contemplate how dumb and unnecessary violence of this nature is.

As always, if you have any comments about Jibber Jabber or anything to do with the world of sports, e-mail [email protected].

Jibber-Less

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earth day 5k runThe installation’s annual Run Series kicks off Saturday with an Earth Day 5K Run at 8 a.m. at Burba Park.Cost on the day of the run is $25 for individuals and $60 per family of three to six people.For more information, call 301-677-7916.


Community news & notes

The deadline for Soundoff! community “News and Notes” is Friday at noon. All submissions are posted at the editor’s discretion 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.

Army Emergency Relief Fund

As of Friday, Fort Meade’s annual Army Emergency Relief fundraising campaign has collected $60,022, or 67

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 Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. NEW PRIC-ES: Tickets are $5 for adults (12 and older) and $2.50 for children. 3D Movies: $7 adults, $4.50 children.

Today through May 5

Today & Friday: “Snitch” (R). A father, whose son is wrongfully accused of drug distribution, makes a deal to work as an undercover infor-mant. With Dwayne Johnson, Barry Pepper, Jon Bernthal, Susan Sarandon.

Saturday: Studio Appreciation FREE screening. Tickets available at the Exchange food court. Seating open to non-ticket holders 30 minutes prior to showtime.

Sunday: “Oz The Great and Powerful” (PG). A circus magician is hurled into the magical land of Oz. With James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz. (3D)

Wednesday & April 25, 27: “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” (PG-13). Feuding magicians try to save their act. With Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde, Jim Carrey.

April 26: “The Call” (R). A 911 operator takes a call from a teenage girl who has been abducted, and she realizes she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl’s life. With Halle Berry, Abigail Breslin, Morris Chestnut.

April 28: “Dead Man Down” (R). Two strangers’ mutual desire for revenge unravels in an trail of violence. With Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Terrence Howard.

May 1, 4, 5: “Admission” (PG-13). An admissions officer for Princeton University takes a surprising detour on the road to happiness. With Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Michael Sheen.

May 2, 3: “21 & Over” (R). The night before his big medical school interview, a promising student celebrates his 21st birthday with his two best friends.

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Take Me FishingThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources will stock Burba Lake for fishing beginning Friday. All state regulations will be in effect. Fish-ers over 16 years of age must have a fishing license. You can purchase a Maryland fishing license online by visiting: https://compass.dnr.mary-land.gov/dnrcompassportal CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

percent of its $90,000 goal. The campaign raises money and

awareness for the AER fund that helps active-duty Soldiers, National Guardsmen, Army Reservists, retirees and their families in financial emergencies by providing interest-free loans or grants.

The AER Campaign runs through May 15.

For more information, call Wallace Turner, Army Emergency Relief officer at 301-677-5768.

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Day

The Installation Safety Office will host Motorcycle Safety Awareness Day on Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fort Meade Motorcycle Range on Cooper and Bundy avenues.

The event, designed to raise awareness of the need to manage the risks of riding motorcycles, will take place prior to May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the start of peak motorcycle riding season.

Vendors and services include: rider demonstrations, personal protective-equipment displays, T-Clocks inspections, motorcycle exhibits, educational materials, coaches to provide proper techniques for riders, police and State Highway Administration mobile units and booths, and a Motorcycle Mentorship Sign-up Station.

Guests are encouraged to ride their motorcycles to the event.

For more information, call Aaron Rowell at 301-677-6241 or Jenelle Ferguson at 301-677-4867.

Change of commandCapt. Daniel E. McCarey,

commander of the 241st Military Police Detachment, will relinquish command to Capt. Hamid C. Conteh on May 3 at 9 a.m. at the Fort Meade Museum.

In inclement weather, the ceremony will take place at Murphy Field House.

The Fort Meade community is welcome to attend. Dress for service members is duty uniform. Civilian dress is casual.

For more information, call Sgt. Andrew Lavigne at 301-677-4592.

Clean Up! Fort MeadeThe Enlisted Spouses Club will host

the 5th Annual Clean Up! Fort Meade on Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m.

The project will begin at the following neighborhood centers as well as the new Picerne Military Housing Program Office: Meuse Forest, Heritage Park, Potomac Place and Midway Commons.

Participants can register on the morning of the event beginning at 8 a.m. or online at ftmeadeesc.org/cleanupregistration.htm.

When registering online, participants will receive a free raffle ticket for the drawings, which are separate for children and adults.

Awards will be presented to the military unit with the most participation and any children’s organization with the most participation.

Two separate green-themed prized packages will be awarded to the top two schools on post with the most collected garbage/recycling.

For more information, email Laura at [email protected].


Massing of the ColorsFort Meade’s Memorial Day

Remembrance and 27th Annual Massing of the Colors Ceremony will be held May 19 at 2:30 p.m. at the Pavilion.

The event will feature the Armed Forces Color Guard and the U.S. Army’s Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps. The U.S. Army Field Band will perform a concert of patriotic music.

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal is the grand marshal and keynote speaker.

This venue is a tribute to veterans from all wars who made the ultimate sacrifice in their service. It combines the colors and color guards of active and Reserve component and National Guard military units, veterans service organizations, and various civic and patriotic organizations.

The public is invited. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

Karaoke NightThe next Karaoke Night is tonight

from 7 to 10 p.m. in the 11th Frame Lounge at the Lanes.

The event is held the third Thursday of the month.

For more information, call 301-677-5541 or visit ftmeademwr.com.

Trivia NightThe Lanes at Fort Meade hosts Trivia

Night every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., except the third Thursday of the month.

The event is open to the public.Teams must have a minimum of two

players and a maximum of 10.Weekly prizes are awarded to the top

three winners. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

For more information, call 301-677-5541 or visit ftmeademwr.com/lanes.php.

Parents Night OutThe next Parents Night Out is Friday

from 6:30 to 10 p.m.The fee is $10 for the first child and $5

for each additional child ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.

The program is open to active-duty service members and Reservists on active-duty status, DoD personnel, retirees and Fort Meade DoD contractors.

Register early, spaces are limited.

For more information, call 301-677-1149 or 301-677-1156.

Personal Project FairThe second annual Meade High School

IB MYP Personal Project Fair will be held Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Meade High Media Center.

Approximately 200 students will dis-play their personal projects.

The Personal Project invites students to independently explore a field they are passionate about, to reflect on their work, and to create a finished product that has a purpose related to the larger community and world in which they live.

For more information, email IB MYP coordinator Lindsey Wolfe at [email protected].

Teen college fairThe Fort Meade Teen Center will host

a college fair for high school juniors and seniors on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Representatives from Anne Arundel Community College, Bowie State University and other local colleges and universities will attend.

The event is free; refreshments will be served.

For more information, call 301-677-6054.

Francis Scott Key scholarships

The Francis Scott Key Chapter of AUSA on Fort Meade is offering two scholarships for academic year 2013 to 2014.

Application deadline is June 30.The scholarships are in honor of retired

Brig. Gen. Jack Kaufman, who dedicated more than 40 years of service to the chapter.

• AUSA Member Scholarship is open to all active members. Applicants must have applied to or are attending an accredited college or university for an undergraduate or advanced degree.

• Family Member Scholarship is open to all family members of active Francis Scott Key members (officer, enlisted or civilian) who are high school seniors.

Applications are available in high school guidance offices and at the Fort Meade Credit Union offices.

For more information, email Jacqueline Smith at [email protected].

GoArmyEd portal now available

The GoArmyEd portal has been activated for Soldiers to request tuition assistance for the remainder of fiscal year 2013.

Eligibility rules for use of tuition assistance, the $250 semester-hour cap and the annual ceiling of $4,500 remain unchanged.

For more information, call Mr. Anderson at the Fort Meade Army Education Center or call 301-677-6421.

Financial Readiness classesArmy Community Service offers

Financial Readiness classes at the Community Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave.

Classes are open to DoD identification cardholders including active-duty service members, retirees and their family members, DoD civilian employees and contractors.

Registration is required for each class.• Smart Spenders: Today, 1 to 3 p.m.• Renting/Military Pay Issues:

Tuesday, 1 to 3 p.m.• First Term Financial Readiness

(online class): Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.• Home Buying: April 25, 1 to 3 p.m.To register or for more information,

call 301-677-5590. To schedule an appointment, visit fortmeadeacs.checkappointments.com.

ACS classesArmy Community Service is offering

a Pre-deployment Brief on Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Community Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave.

The program is open to DoD identification cardholders, including active-duty service members, retirees and their family members, DoD civilian employees and contractors.

To register or for more information, call 301-677-5590.

Summer leadership campThe Navy-sponsored Drug Education

For Youth is now accepting applications for the free, two-week summer leadership camp for youth ages 9 to 12 from July 9 to 19 on Fort Meade.

Participants will learn the basics on drug use and prevention, alcohol, tobacco, peer pressure and gangs. All

gear, training material and field trips will be provided by DEFY.

Availability is limited. Applications will be taken until April 30.

To download an application, visit http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/nadap/Documents/DEFY/Youth%20Application%202010.pdf and forward it to the DEFY mailbox at [email protected].

For more information, email Chief Hankins at [email protected], CTN2 Vassell at [email protected] or [email protected].

Out & About• Baltimore’s annual Flowermart will

be held May 3 and May 4 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Mount Vernon Plaza, 699 N. Charles St. The event will feature more than 100 vendors, a food court, wellness services and an array of flowers, plants, accessories, and arts and crafts. Entertainment will be provided on two stages.

On May 4, the West Park will host a children’s camp from noon to 5 p.m. Participants will be able to make origami animals, Mother’s Day cards and more. The Urban Pirates will offer storytime.

Make a hat or flower costume, bring your pet or enter one of four dance contests. For more information, visit flowermart.org.

• The Third Annual Naptown Barbecue Contest and Music Festival will be held May 4 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and May 5 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds.

The event is sponsored by the Parole (Annapolis) Rotary Club Foundation. Admission is $10. Children under 12 attend free. Parking is free.

Live music will be performed by more than 40 bands on three stages. The event also will feature a People’s Choice barbecue tasting, Kiddie Korral, Corn Hole Tournament, and regional arts and crafts.

For a schedule and more information, visit barBAYq.com.

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

• Meade Area Garden Club will meet Friday at 10 a.m. at the Jessup Community Hall at the corner of Route

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175 and Wigley Avenue.Master gardener Joe Di Giovanni, of

the Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge, will present a program on pruning shade trees and shrubs using only hand tools.

No reservations required. Refreshments will be served. Those interested in the club may attend one program before being asked to join. The annual fee is $20. For more information, call Pat Loosarian, membership chairman, at 410-519-6443 or Sharon Durney, club president, at 410-761-5019.

• Marriage Enrichment Group, sponsored by Army Community Service, meets the second and fourth Monday of every month from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Community Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave. The next meeting is Monday. For more information, call Celena Flowers or Jessica Hobgood at 301-677-5590.

• Single Parent Support Group meets the second and fourth Monday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. at School Age Services, 1900 Reece Road. The next meeting is Monday. Free child care will be provided on site.

For more information, call Kimberly McKay at 301-677-5590 or email [email protected].

• Bully Proofing Support Group meets the second and fourth Monday of the month from 4 to 5 p.m. at Potomac Place Neighborhood Center. The next meeting is Monday. The group is geared for parents of children ages 5 to 12. For more information, call 301-677-5590.

• Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 254 meets the fourth Wednesday of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room of Building 9801 at the National Security Agency. The next meeting is Wednesday. For more information, call 443-534-5170 or visit afsa254.org.

• Women’s Empowerment Group meets every Wednesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. to provide a safe, confidential arena for the support, education and empowerment of women who have experienced past or

present family violence.Location is only disclosed to

participants. To register, call Tina Gauth, victim advocate, at 301-677-4117 or Samantha Herring, victim advocate, at 301-677-4124.

• Military Council for Catholic Women is open to all women ages 18 and older for prayer, faith, fellowship and service at the Main Post Chapel.

Mother’s Prayer & Apologetics meets Tuesdays from 9:45 a.m. to noon when Anne Arundel County schools are in session. Monthly programs are held Mondays from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

For more information, email Beth Wright, president, at [email protected] or call 305-240-1559.

• Fort Meade Homeschool Co-op meets Fridays at 9:30 a.m. at 1900 Reece Road. For more information, call Kelli Stricker at 410-674-0297 or email [email protected].

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

For more information, email Cubmaster Tom Johnston at [email protected] or Committee Chairperson Elizabeth Johnston at [email protected].

• Boy Scout Troop 379 meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at Argonne Hills Chapel Center on Rockenbach Road. The troop is actively recruiting boys age 11 to 18. For more information, email Lisa Yetman, at [email protected] or Wendall Lawrence, Scoutmaster, at [email protected].

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

Membership discounts are offered

Chaplain’s WordALWAYS LEARNING

“As soon as any man has ceased to be able to learn, his usefulness as a teacher is at an end.

When he himself can’t learn, he has reached the stage where other people can’t learn from him.”

— Theodore Roosevelt

for active-duty military. For more information, call 410-969-8028 or visit americanlegionpost276.org.

• Society of Military Widows meets for brunch the fourth Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Lanes. The next meeting is April 28. For more information, call Betty Jones at 410-730-0127.

• Monthly Prayer Breakfast, hosted by the Garrison Chaplain’s Office, is held the first Thursday of every month at 7 a.m. at the Conference Center. The next prayer breakfast is May 2.

There is no cost for the buffet; dona-tions are optional. For more information, call 301-677-6703 or email [email protected].

• 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 May 2 in the banquet hall in back of the building. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. For more information, call 410-674-4000.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness of Anne Arundel County conducts a free support group for families with a loved one suffering from mental illness on the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Odenton (West County) Library, 1325 Annapolis Road. The next meeting is May 2. For more information, visit namiaac.org.

• 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 May 6. For more information,

call Kimberly McKay at 301-677-5590 or email [email protected].

• Meade Branch 212 of the Fleet Reserve Association meets the second Wednes-day of each month at 7 p.m. at VFW Post 160 on Route 170 in Glen Burnie. The next meeting is May 8. 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.

• Fort Meade TOP III Association meets the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. at the Courses. The next meeting is May 8. The association is open to all Air Force active-duty and retired senior non-commissioned officers. For more informa-tion, call Master Sgt. Jonathan Jacob at 443-479-0616 or email [email protected].

• Fort Meade E9 Association meets the second Friday of every month at 7 a.m. in the Pin Deck Cafe at the Lanes. The next meeting is May 10. The association is open to active, retired, Reserve and National Guard E9s of any uniformed service. All E9s in this area are invited to attend a breakfast and meet the membership. For more information, visit e9association.org or call 410-551-7953.

• New Spouse Connection meets the second Monday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Community Readi-ness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave. The next meeting is May 13. The program provides an opportunity for all spouses new to the military or to Fort Meade to meet and get connected. For more information, contact Pia Morales at [email protected] or 301-677-4110.

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