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UPCOMIng eVenTSTOday-SaTUrday, 7 P.M.: “A Christmas Carol” performances - Meade High SchoolSaTUrday, nOOn-6 P.M.: ESC Children’s Holiday Party - CYSS Youth CenterdeC. 12, 5:30 P.M.: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony - McGlachlin Parade FielddeC. 13, 8 a.M.: Reindeer 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk - Murphy Field HousedeC. 13, 8-11:30 a.M.: Breakfast with Santa Claus - The Conference Center

dOn’T fOrgeTVets remind new Meade residents to register their animals

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Soundoff!́vol. 66 no. 48 Published in the interest of the Fort Meade community December 4, 2014

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fabulous feastGarrison Commander Col. Brian P. Foley, alongside his 13-year-old daughter Mary Claire and 6-year-old son liam, serves ham and turkey Thanksgiving Day at the Freedom Inn Dining Facility. More than 500 service members, military retirees, DoD employees and their guests streamed through the facility for a traditional Thanksgiving meal.For the story, see 0.

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Cont ent sNews............................. 3 Sports.................................... 9

DeathNotices............... 7 Movies.................................14

Community................. 12 Classified.............................17

Editorial StaffGarrison Commander Col. Brian P. foleyGarrison Command Sgt. Maj. rodwell l. forbesPublic affairs officerChad t. Jones [email protected], Command informationPhilip H. Jones [email protected] dijon [email protected] Editor & Senior Writer rona S. Hirsch Staff Writer lisa r. rhodesStaff Writer Shari rosendesign Coordinator timothy davis Supplemental photography provided by the Baltimore Sun Media Group

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11,285Greetings Team Meade and happy holidays.I hope everyone enjoyed a great Thanksgiving

with family and friends. I had the honor of serv-ing our service members, civilians and families who came to the Freedom Inn Dining Facility on Thanksgiving Day.

The facility’s management and staff did a superb job of preparing another spectacular meal for the Fort Meade community.

As we continue to celebrate the winter holiday season, I know many of you will be traveling to different destinations. I ask that all leaders take time to review the Army’s risk-management process and share this information with service members so there is an increased focus on automobile accident prevention.

Whether you are a service member, a civilian employee, or a Fort Meade community member, keep in mind that the holidays are a good time to practice being a safe driver. Make sure you have a solid plan that will help you and your passengers arrive and return safety from your destination.

Remember, winter weather includes hazardous conditions and holiday travel, which can compli-cate your travel plans. Please take time to rest and adequately prepare for your trip. Always drive defensively, buckle up, don’t drink and drive. Be aware of the speed limit on the road and avoid distractions while driving.

I want to thank those of you who participated in the Fort Meade Facebook Town Hall on Nov. 18. Garrison Commander Col. Brian P. Foley and I truly appreciated your questions and we are tak-ing steps to address your concerns and implement effective solutions.

To review a complete list of the town hall’s questions and answers, visit the Fort Meade public website at ftmeade.army.mil.

Prior to the Facebook Town Hall, many of you voiced concerns about safety during physical training hours. Know that your voices have been heard and we have updated Fort Meade Regulation 350-1. Physical training hours on the installation are now designated as weekdays from 5-7:30 a.m.

The revised pol-icy also outlines those roads that are high-traffic locations.

Recreational activities such as using portable headphones, ear-phones or other listening devices while walking, jogging, bicycling or skating are prohibited.

Specific guidelines address physical-training for-mation running rules as well as guidelines for individual joggers, runners and fitness walkers. And there are guidelines for motorists who encounter a physical training formation.

The safety of military units, as well as individuals conducting physical training activities on the instal-lation, is paramount to the garrison command.

Lastly, as we draw closer to the end of 2014, let us each take time to pause and reflect on both our individual and collective accomplishments throughout this year. I congratulate you all on a job well done!

Let’s look forward to a prosperous new year. Let’s continue to remember our brothers and sisters deployed around the world. Let’s remember they will spend the holidays away from their families. However, we are thankful for their service and their commitment to defend our nation.

If you can, please reach out to the families of these service members and invite them to your holiday gatherings.

The garrison command team will continue to reach out in every forum to keep you informed about what’s happening here at Fort Meade. We are continuously growing and “striving for excellence” in all that we do.

Once again, from the Foley and Forbes families, we wish you a blessed holiday season knowing that “The Best is Yet to Come!”

‘The Best is Yet to Come’

Garrison command sGt. maj. rodwell l. Forbes

Commander’s Open DoorGarrisonCommanderCol.BrianP.Foleyhasanopendoorpolicy.Allservicemembers,retirees,governmentemployees,familymembersand

communitymembersage18orolderare invitedtoaddress issuesorcon-cernstothecommanderdirectlybyvisitingFoley’sofficeonMondaysfrom4 to6p.m.atgarrisonheadquarters inHodgesHall,Bldg.4551,LlewellynAvenue.

Visitors are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment isnecessary.

Formoreinformation,call301-677-4844.

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By Criminal Investigation DivisionPublic Affairs Office

The U.S. Army Criminal Investiga-tion Command is warning the greater Army community about a new carjack-ing scam targeting unsuspecting holiday shoppers.

Criminal Investigation Command spe-cial agents were recently alerted through law enforcement channels about a new ploy, where criminals use the lure of free cash as a distraction. The crime pro-vides crooks a window of opportunity to swoop in and rob an unsuspecting victim of their belongings, including their vehicle.

“What we’ve heard is criminals will place a $100 bill, usually on an individ-ual’s windshield under the wiper blade, and while the victim is distracted and gets out to retrieve the cash, the crimi-nals use the element of surprise to approach the vehicle and rob the victim of their belongings and car,” said Special Agent Mark Kerr, a CID agent with Headquarters, Army CID.

“It’s the perfect distraction during the holiday season because everyone could use a little extra cash, especially if it’s free.”

According to the Maryland Attorney

General’s Office, the scam — initially reported to Prince George’s County law enforcement — has the potential to spread throughout the country. How-ever, steps can be taken by the public to ensure their safety to combat this scam.

Kerr said that if anyone discovers money on their vehicle, to quickly move to a safe, public location and to notify law enforcement or security personnel immediately. Lock your doors and do not get out of the vehicle to retrieve it.

The following CID-recommended safety tips are provided to help ensure the greater Army community has a safe and secure holiday season:

• Have your keys in hand when approaching your vehicle. Check the back seat and around the car before getting in.

• Park in well-lit areas and as close to the store as possible.

• Avoid becoming an easy target for thieves by not purchasing more than you can safely carry.

• Plan ahead by taking a friend with you or ask a store employee to help you carry your packages to the car. If leaving a store late at night, and by yourself, ask security to walk you to your car if you feel threatened.

• Wait until asked before taking out your credit card or checkbook. An enterprising thief would love to “shoul-der surf” to get your account informa-tion.

• Do not leave packages visible in your car windows. Lock them in the trunk or, if possible, take them directly home.

• Deter pickpockets by carrying your purse close to your body or your wallet inside a coat or front trouser pocket.

• Tell a security guard or store employ-ee if you see an unattended bag or pack-age. The same applies if you are using mass transit.

• If you are shopping with children, make a plan in case you get separated. Select a central meeting place and make sure they know they can ask mall per-sonnel or store security employees if they need help.

• Always be alert and aware of your surroundings and do not blindly walk in public areas focused on your phone.

“It’s crucial that Soldiers, civilians and family members protect themselves throughout the holiday shopping sea-son,” Kerr said. “Having a plan in the event of an emergency and being aware of your surroundings is the best way to keep from becoming a victim.”

CID provides holiday safety tips

Fort MeaDe to transFer to

IMCoM’s atlantIC regIon

On Jan. 15, Fort Meade will transfer from Installation Man-agement Command’s Central Region to the Atlantic Region. In preparation for the transfer

of responsibilities, IMCOM Cen-tral Region Director Thomas J.

Schoenbeck and Command Sgt. Maj. Mark E. Moore (far right), and IMCOM Atlantic Region

Director Davis D. Tindoll, Jr. and Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin D.

Sharkey spent Tuesday at Fort Meade for a day of briefings from garrison leaders to help facilitate

the transition.

photo by philip h. jones

Nov. 14, Larceny of government property: Four Dell color computer monitors were removed from a computer lab.Nov. 27, Larceny of private property: The victim stated she had placed her purse in the back seat of her vehicle. She later noticed that her purse was missing and her vehicle was unsecured. Nov. 28, Shoplifting: Loss prevention personnel at the commissary stated that she observed two juveniles walking through the store eating a pack-age of cookies and departing the building without rendering payment. Nov. 30, Shoplifting: Loss prevention personnel at the Exchange stated that she observed two juve-niles walking through the store and one juvenile pocketed a pair of earrings and departed the Exchange without rendering payment.

CommunityCommunityCrime Watch

Compiled by the Fort Meade Directorate of Emergency Services

For week of Nov. 24-30:• Moving violations: 40• Nonmoving violations: 8• Verbal warnings for traffic stops: 20• Traffic accidents: 10• Driving on suspended license: 4• Driving on suspended registration: 1• Driving without a license: 0

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Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Rodwell L. Forbes and IMCOM Atlantic Region Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin D. Sharkey review a map of Fort Meade before touring the installation Tuesday morning.


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open for business

(Back:) Ozzie and Carol Freeman,

Stacy Williams and 8-month-old Aubrey Bladen visit the new

Fort Meade Exchange Tuesday for the first

time. The larger 88,000-square-foot facility opened its

doors to the public Nov. 25, just ahead

of Black Friday. Exchange officials plan to sponsor a

grand opening celebration once

construction on the new parking lot is

completed.

Photo by Dijon Rolle

By Lisa R. RhodesStaff Writer

Service members and civilians who are pet owners and new to Fort Meade are required to register their dogs and cats with the garrison’s Veterinary Treatment Facility.

Fort Meade Regulation 40-22 mandates that pets residing on post must be registered with the facility.

VTF provides full veterinary care to mili-tary working dogs and preventative medical care to the pets of active-duty service mem-bers, Reservists and retirees.

Capt. Emily Corbin, officer-in-charge of VTF, is working with the Installation Animal Control officer to update the regu-lation to still require dogs and cats to be registered.

The regulation is in place to ensure that VTF has documentation of the current rabies vaccination if pets get loose from their owners and a biting incident occurs.

Pet owners must come to VTF in person

newly arrived pet owners must register pets

with documentation of the pet’s current rabies vaccination and microchip during the facility’s business hours: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month.

If a pet does not have a current rabies vaccination or microchip, service members can schedule an appointment to update these procedures.

Civilians must have the procedures updat-ed at a civilian veterinarian and provide proof of rabies vaccination and microchip

within 10 days of registration. A photograph of the pet is not required, only the pet’s breed, gender, color and estimated age.

There are no fees to register pets. The registration lasts until the rabies vaccina-tion expires or the owner moves away from Fort Meade.

Pet owners are required to notify the VTF when they move.

Editor’s note: To schedule an appointment at the Veterinary Treatment Facility, call 301-677-1300.

A Fort Meade regulation requires service members and civilians who are new to the installation and live on post to register their dogs and cats with the Fort Meade Veterinary Treatment Facility. Proof of a pet’s rabies vaccination and microchip are required for the in-person registration process.

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Take time to inspect holiday packages, lettersBy Mark A. GeorgeAntiterrorism OfficerDirectorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security

As we celebrate the holiday season, community members are reminded to closely inspect their incoming mail and packages.

Although mail screening is routinely conducted on Fort Meade, everyone still has an individual responsibility to review mail and packages delivered to their home.

Awareness and vigilance are the first lines of defense against Improvised Explosive Device attacks. Each day, the average person receives letters in the mail and terrorists hope they do not take the time to inspect the package or letter prior to opening it.

Members of the Army Criminal Inves-tigation Command recommend iden-tifying all addresses when receiving an unknown parcel.

If you receive a package that you did not request or from an unknown sender, it should not be opened. Visibly inspect the package and ask the following ques-tions:

• Are there indicators of a liquid or powder leaking from the package?

• Is there an odor emanating from the package?

• Is the package labeled with poorly or illegibly typed or written addresses?

• Is the package sent to a restrictive address destined for a specific or high-profile person?

• Does the package contain a return address?

• Is the parcel lopsided or uneven?• Does the package have excessive tape

or postage?• Does the envelope have an unusual

thickness or feeling?If the answer is “yes” to any of these

questions, then the package is consid-ered suspicious. Return the package to the courier service or contact local law enforcement.

Report suspicious activity observed on Fort Meade to the Directorate of Emer-gency Services at 301-677-6622 or at the following website: https://iwatchftmeade.org/?site=ftmeade.

Report suspicious activity observed off the installation to the local police.


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Story and photo by Lisa R. RhodesStaff Writer

The staff at Fort Meade’s Army Sub-stance Abuse Program is moving away from packed auditorium lectures and PowerPoint presentations to provide man-datory trainings for service members and civilians.

“We’re not going to do business the old way – 500 people in an auditorium and kill them with PowerPoint,” said Michael Noyes, alcohol and drug control officer for the garrison. “We’re going to engage the audience.”

ASAP will spearhead activities at the new Exchange Food Court, the Reindeer 5K Run on Dec. 13 and the commissary to educate the community about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs throughout December, which is National Drunk, Drugged, Driv-ing Prevention Month.

ASAP will man information booths, sponsor information displays and make nonalcoholic beverages to spread the message about the importance of driving sober.

The community-based activities are part of the new agenda Noyes has devel-oped for ASAP to rebrand itself. The program is required to serve commanders by providing mandatory urine analysis, substance abuse and suicide prevention training, and employee assistance and clinical treatment to service members and civilians.

“Because of staffing issues, we were in a reactive role. Now we have the man-power to reach out and expand to units,” Noyes said.

Torrie Osterholm, a new substance-abuse prevention coordinator, is leading the rebranding effort. Shannon Woods has been hired as a new assistant drug-testing coordinator.

Part of the rebranding mission, Noyes said, is to provide specific trainings direct-ly to units in a smaller group setting and to cater the trainings to the demographics of the service members in the unit.

Noyes said his staff will conduct a needs assessment for all units to ensure that information from the trainings can be applied in real life.

Osterholm recently implemented the new approach for training a unit within the 902nd Military Intelligence Group. Prior to teaching the class, Osterholm queried the unit’s leadership to obtain key information. The demographics revealed

Army Substance Abuse Program reaches out to units

fAll cleAnuPCpl. Meagan Bell, a human resource specialist from the 902nd Military Intelligence

Group, Headquarters and Head-quarters Detachment, rakes

leaves along Llewellyn Avenue. Soldiers from the 902nd MI,

Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment work to clean Fort Meade during the installation’s annual fall cleanup that began

Monday and ends Friday.

Photo by Navy Mass CoMMuNiCatioN sPC.

2Nd Class ZaCh allaN

that the average age of members, both civilian and military, are over the age of 35.

“A training on club drugs probably wouldn’t work for them,” Osterholm said.

Instead, she presented interactive train-ing on binge drinking and discussed how binge drinking can be associated with life transitions, particularly divorce, retire-ment or health crises.

Osterholm also discussed the risks associated with the abuse of prescription drugs.

“My goal is fun,” she said. “I want the audience to feel that I’m talking to each individual. If I can make you laugh, cry or smile and get the information across, that’s good.”

The unit’s feedback was positive.“They said the information was rele-

vant and useful — one of the best presen-tations they ever had,” Osterholm said.

Noyes said the content of ASAP’s trainings will not change, just the deliv-ery.

“It can be creative and fun,” Osterholm said.

Osterholm and Marissa Pena, ASAP’s suicide prevention program manager, have teamed up to conduct duo trainings for units and civilians. For example, training will pair substance abuse education with suicide prevention to meet the mandatory requirement hours more concisely.

ASAP also offers senior management and commanders services in prevention education, which provides the opportu-nity to discuss specific topics they may be facing. Leadership can then disseminate the information related to their mission

goal. “Our goal is to be proactive and meet

the units where they are,” Noyes said. Editor’s note: For more information

about ASAP training, call Torrie Oster-holm at 301-677-6541.

Torrie Osterholm, a new substance-abuse prevention coordinator at Fort Meade’s Army Substance Abuse Program, is leading efforts to revamp the delivery of its mandatory training programs to become more engaging and better suit the needs of commanders and their units.


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By Petty Officer 1st Class Renee C. Coleman

Steven W. Cantrell, the master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard — the senior most-enlisted person in the service — made history by visiting the Defense Information School on Nov. 19.

The purpose of Cantrell’s visit was to tour DINFOS and to honor service members graduating from the Basic Public Affairs Specialist Course.

Before the graduation ceremony, Cantrell toured DINFOS with Jimmie Bell, the director of staff at the school. Bell, who served as a journalist in the Navy and retired as a master chief petty officer, said this was the first time a master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard had graced the school’s hallways.

“It made me feel great to see the MCPOCG visit DINFOS within six months after assuming his position at Coast Guard headquarters,” Bell said. “DINFOS is a small organization with a small cadre of Coast Guard students, but he took the time to visit the school, visit with staff and students, and attend a graduation.”

When a distinguished visitor such as Cantrell requests a tour of DINFOS, Bell tailors the tour to his or her needs, he said. The goal of Cantrell’s visit was to observe and better understand the joint service environment and how service members are trained at DINFOS.

Cantrell started his tour at the DINFOS Hall of Heroes, a solemn reminder of the men and women who lost their lives telling the stories of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.

“We must never forget that service mem-bers in all fields — not just operators but also support, supply and administrative

Coast Guard’s top senior enlisted leader visits DINFOSMaster Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Steven W. Cantrell advances Amanda Norcross to the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class during the graduation ceremony for the Basic Public Affairs Specialist Course 070-14 at the Defense Information School on Nov. 19. Coast Guard members who successfully complete the 56-day course are commonly advanced to the rate of third class before moving on to their next duty station.

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personnel — have given their lives in ser-vice to our nation,” said Cantrell.

Cantrell also met with Coast Guardsmen for lunch and a question-and-answer ses-sion. Included in the group were the three graduating Coast Guard students from Basic Public Affairs Specialist Course 070-14: Petty Officer 3rd Class David Micallef and Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Nor-cross, both on active duty, and Seaman

Chiara Sinclair, a Reservist.On average, Coast Guard enlisted per-

sonnel wait three years to attend DIN-FOS.

Cantrell and Master Chief Petty Officer Mike O’Berry, the public affairs rating force master chief for the Coast Guard, participated in the graduation ceremony as members of the official party.

Cantrell said his day at DINFOS reaf-

firmed that Coast Guard public affairs specialists are vital contributors to the principles of strength through truth and maximum disclosure with minimum delay.

“In the future, I believe Coast Guard public affairs specialists will play an ever-increasing role in educating and informing our audiences — both internal and exter-nal,” he said.

Apply now for 2015 OSC scholarships

Need money for college? Apply for a Fort Meade Officers’ Spouses’ Club scholarships.

Applications must be postmarked by March 2.Applicants must possess a valid military dependent

ID card or be a dependent of a Fort Meade OSC member, be enrolled at an accredited institution as a full-time student for the 2015–2016 academic school year, and meet one of the following criteria:

Military sponsor must be an active-duty or retired

service member assigned to, attached to or working on Fort Meade.

Applicants must reside on Fort Meade and have a parent who is a member of the Fort Meade OSC.

Applicants may have another affiliation with Fort Meade. For example, the sponsor deployed from Fort Meade or the sponsor was assigned to Fort Meade, but was recently reassigned to another duty station.

Scholarships include:• Merit Scholarships: Applicant must have a cumu-

lative, unweighted grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must be a candidate for graduation from high school in the spring of 2015 or enrolled in college prior to June 2015.

• Etta Baker Memorial Scholarship: High school seniors who apply for the Merit Scholarship will auto-matically be considered for the Etta Baker Memorial Scholarship, the club’s highest merit scholarship.

• OSC Family Member Scholarship: The schol-arship is awarded to a high school senior who is a family member of an OSC member in good standing as of Jan. 1. Scholarship will be based highly on the applicant’s community service.

To download an application, go to www.fortmead-eosc.org.

For more information, email Anita Skelton, schol-arship chairperson, at [email protected].

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Sports ShortsRun Series

The Fort Meade Run Series continues with the Reindeer Run 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk on Dec. 13 at 8 a.m.

Pre-registration costs $15 for individuals. Cost on the day of the run is $25. Pre-registration cost for groups of seven to 10 is $75. Pre-registration cost is $45 for a family of three to six people. On the day of the event, the cost is $60 per family.

All pre-registered runners will receive a T-shirt.To register or for more information, call 301-677-7916 or go to ftmeademwr.com.

CYSS winter sportsRegistration for winter sports is underway.Participants can register at the Central Registration Office at 1900 Reece

Road or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/meadecyms.html.For more information, call 301-677-1149 or 301-677-1156.

As far as Division 1 college quar-terbacks go, Michigan’s Devin Gard-ner was not very good, probably the worst I’ve witnessed during my 30-plus years of following the Maize and Blue.

I had spent countless Saturdays anguishing over his mistakes on the field, oftentimes in front of my chil-dren who quickly picked up and repeated my mantra, “Devin stinks.”

Well, I was wrong. Devin doesn’t stink, and not just because he is a better quarterback than 99 percent of the football-watching population. Gardner, a senior who graduated from Michigan in three years, is a great young man. (I can’t believe I said that phrase because it means I’m old.)

The image of Gardner kneeling beside a seriously injured J.T. Barrett during “The Game” against Ohio on Saturday demonstrated a level of sportsmanship I hope my children emulate. usat.ly/1AfMLMC

In case you didn’t see it, Barrett, a freshman phenom, broke his ankle during a play against Michigan — its biggest rival. More than 100,000 fans in the stadium and millions more on television watched as trainers and teammates clad in scarlet and gray gathered around Barrett. Then they saw Gardner in his white Michigan jersey kneel down beside his oppo-nent and say a prayer.

“It’s like having a little brother out there get hurt; I don’t like to see that at all,” Gardner said after Saturday’s loss. “I let him know I’m praying for him and told him to keep praying and everything’s going to be all right.”

Those words, paired with his actions during the last five years, made it clear that regardless of his TD/INT ration, Gardner is going to be all right, and that maybe, the criteria I use to select who I root for is what’s wrong. Now don’t get it twisted; I’ll never root for Ohio, even if the school turned its famed stadium “The Horseshoe” into

a mission. But what Gardner reminded me is that sports are meant to be played with character.

A day later, sports provided anoth-er iconic image when five members of the St. Louis Rams came out with a “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” pose in protest of the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. bit.ly/12n8w14

Like many things involved with the ugliness down in Ferguson, I do not agree with the Rams’ players. As slanted as the scales of justice seem to be in some places, dogging cops by perpetrating an unproven narrative does not serve much of a purpose.

However, I do agree with how and where the Rams players used their platform to peacefully show their convictions. The adage, “I might not agree with what you say, but I’ll die for your right to say it,” is a corner-stone of our society as well as one of the basic principles we defend in the DoD.

For seven years, I put on a uniform every day in part so that people could speak their mind without fear of retri-bution. Another part is because I need-ed money and wanted to go to school, but that is neither here nor there.

So even though the St. Louis Police didn’t like what the Rams did — the police asked the NFL to punish the players — the fact that the police couldn’t or wouldn’t do anything other than complain is a testament to our nation and the legal system currently being questioned.

Folks in other parts of the world do not have that luxury, and honestly, it is good to see athletes take advantage of it.

If you have comments on this or anything to do with sports, contact me at [email protected] or hit me up on Twitter @CTJibber.

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Col. Jeremy M. Martin, commandant of the Defense Information School, hands a glass of sparkling apple cider to a diner at the Freedom Inn as part of the Army’s long-standing tradition of serving junior-ranked service members on Thanksgiving.

By Rona S. HirschAssistant Editor

As hungry Thanksgiving diners entered the Freedom Inn, they headed to the first serving station.

It was manned by Col. John J. Bonin, commander of the 902nd Military Intel-ligence Group. Wearing dress blues and a tall white chef hat, Bonin eagerly scooped helpings of mashed potatoes, yams, stuffing and corn onto each plate.

Bonin has long embraced the Army tradition of officers and senior enlisted serving junior-ranked service members on Thanksgiving.

“I’ve done this most years — in Iraq, as battalion commander at Goodfellow Air Force Base in Texas, and at Fort Bragg [N.C.],” he said. “We’re giving them a little piece of home. Everybody’s got a smile on their face. Everybody’s happy.”

More than 500 service members, mili-tary retirees, DoD civilian employees and their guests streamed through the Free-dom Inn Dining Facility from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings. Diners were

greeted and served by a line of senior and noncommissioned officers, as well as several spouses.

“It’s just about giving back,” said Gar-rison Commander Col. Brian P. Foley, who dished out turkey and ham along-side his wife, Lee, and children Mary Claire and Liam. “It’s an Army tradi-tion, leaders serving service members. And here on Fort Meade, we serve the whole community.”

The Freedom Inn staff, headed by Howard Mountain, prepared for 600.

“We cooked all week,” said Mountain, project manager/chef for Son’s Quality Food for the Freedom Inn. “We started Sunday and we were up until 11 each night.”

In anticipation of the large crowds, the menu featured 180 pounds of turkey, 220 pounds of rib-eye beef, 90 pounds of shrimp, 100 pounds of crab legs, 175 pounds of vegetables, 75 pounds of sweet potatoes and 50 pounds of mashed potatoes.

The showstopper, though, was three suckling roasted pigs served whole with an apple in their mouth and sunglasses.

Fabulous FeastThanksgiving at Freedom Inn

satisfies craving for home

Gravy is poured over slices of roast beef. The Thanksgiving menu also featured shrimp bisque and shrimp cocktail, crab legs, roast turkey, honey-glazed ham, macaroni and cheese, stuffing, vegetables and dinner rolls. Unlike standard meals at the Freedom Inn, Thanksgiving diners may request any combination of entrees.

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“The kids love it,” said 1st Sgt. David Scott, of Headquarters and Headquar-ters Company for the 704th MI Brigade, while carving slices of pork.

Dessert included 250 assorted pies — sweet potato, pumpkin, pecan, apple and cherry — as well as 400 servings of bread pudding and dozens of cupcakes layered on a pedestal. Beverages included eggnog and sparkling apple cider.

“We’re here for the service members and this is what we do. We like to put on a good show,” said Christine Griggs, food program manager for the Freedom Inn. “We want them to feel like they have a piece of home and make them feel welcome and comfortable.”

Unlike standard meals at the Freedom Inn, Thanksgiving diners may request any combination of entrees and return for seconds. “Because it’s Thanksgiving, we want to make sure everyone gets nice and full,” Mountain said.

As diners lined up, Col. Jeremy M. Martin, commandant of the Defense Information School, poured eggnog and apple cider into plastic glasses.

“It’s about servant leadership — the

principle of leading is to serve,” Mar-tin said. “This is one day a year I can literally serve them. ... Howard and the folks at the dining facility do a terrific job every year of making Thanksgiving here a home away from home for the troops.”

Maj. Andrew Camp, executive officer of the 308th MI Battalion, carved roast beef while his wife, Kirstin, dished out greens and yams. The couple, like many of the other officers serving dinner, cel-ebrated the holiday at the facility.

“It’s nice to eat here and see every-body and talk to everybody,” Kirstin Camp said. “Everybody needs a smile on Thanksgiving.”

Service members were grateful that leaders took time from their own festivi-ties to be with them.

“It’s my first Thanksgiving as a Sol-dier without my family — I’m here with my new family,” said Pfc. Pranav Razdan of the Signal Student Detachment at DINFOS.

“So far, my day has been pretty amaz-ing. An hour ago I was mopping the floor and cleaning the gym at the bar-

A layered pedestal of cupcakes is displayed on its own table at the Freedom Inn. Dessert also included 250 assorted pies — sweet potato, pumpkin, pecan, apple and cherry — as well as bread pudding and frozen yogurt

LEFT: Pvt. Caleb Styer, Pvt. Dallas Rushford, Pvt. William Ploeg and Pvt. Lisa Orender, students at the Defense Information School, enjoy Thanksgiving together at the Freedom Inn.

Freedom Inn staffer Anthony Anderson carves roast beef. The facility prepared 220 pounds of rib-eye roast beef for the holiday meal.

racks. Then I came here and was served lunch by a colonel, greeted by a major, and a sergeant major came up to ask how I was doing and where I’m from. It’s certainly an experience I will never forget.”

Several other service members also were celebrating their first Thanksgiving in the military.

“It’s terrific,” said Seaman Daniel Gheesling, a DINFOS Basic Mass Com-munication specialist, of the lavish meal. “I knew this would be a great day when they gave me this — the menu.”

For Mary and John McClain, who retired on Fort Meade in 1988 as a master sergeant in the military police, Thanksgiving at the Freedom Inn is an annual tradition. This year, the Odenton couple was joined by 11 guests including two married children, grandchildren and extended family.

“We came all the time when I was in the military, so we decided to keep com-ing, and we told our family and some of them have come from Virginia,” McClain said. “We like to bring the family and have a good time. We see friends and old associates.”

As the couple enjoyed dinner, their 8-year-old grandson Anthony offered his own critique. “The turkey from here is perfection,” he said.

Pvt. Sierra Powell of the Signal Stu-dent Detachment at DINFOS also raved about the varied menu.

“I was surprised they have crab legs; it’s delicious,” he said. “They have my

favorite dessert — pecan pie. I haven’t had sparkling cider since I was a kid. And the stuffing is great.

“I stuffed myself,” Powell said. “It’s a wonderful day.”

One of three roasted 40-pound piglets served whole with an apple in its mouth and sunglasses is ready to be carved.


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 [email protected] or call Editor Dijon Rolle at 301-677-6806.

Building closureThe Arts & Crafts Center and Auto

Skills Center will be closed Saturday from 9-11 a.m. due to a repair of water main line.

The facility will reopen at 11 a.m., pending completion of repairs.

Tax Center needs volunteers

The Fort Meade Office of the Staff Judge Advocate is seeking full-time and part-time volunteers to work as tax preparers or administrative personnel at the Joint Installation Tax Center from January through April.

No tax experience necessary. All required training will be provided and conducted on Fort Meade Jan. 5-9.

This is an opportunity to support your community by providing free electronic filing of federal and state income tax returns for service members, retirees and dependents from all military branches.

For more information, email Capt. Sage Boyd, the Tax Center officer-in-charge, at [email protected] or call 301-677-9755.

Dangers of drinking, drugsFort Meade’s Army Substance Abuse

Program will educate the community throughout the month about the dangers of drinking and consuming illegal drugs and driving.

ASAP staff members will participate in the 5K Reindeer Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk and man an information booth on Dec. 13 at 8 a.m. at Murphy Field House.

Staffer members will make “mocktails,” or nonalcoholic beverages, and provide samples and recipes at the Fort Meade Commissary on Dec. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, call Torrie Osterholm at 301-677-6541.

Kimbrough holiday closures

Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center will be closed the following holidays and training days:

• Dec. 25: Christmas• Dec. 26: Training holiday• Jan. 1: New Year’s Day• Jan. 2: Training holiday• Jan. 16: Training holiday• Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Jr. DayTo reach Nurse Advice or Urgent

Care during closures, call 301-677-8800.

Dunkin’ Donuts grand opening

The Dunkin’ Donuts store, formerly located in the Post Exchange, has relocated to the Gate 32 Express, 8375 Mapes Road.

The community is invited to attend the store’s official grand opening on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The free event will include face paint-ing, games, prizes and music.

Holiday concertsThe U.S. Army Field Band will

perform “Sound the Bells: A Holiday Celebration” featuring the Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus and The Volunteers on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore.

The Jazz Ambassadors will perform “Sound the Bells” on Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Centennial High School, 4300 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City.

All concerts are free and open to the public.

For tickets or more information, call 301-677-6586.

Holiday Tree LightingFort Meade’s Tree Lighting

Celebration will be held Dec. 12 from 5-6 p.m. at McGlachlin Parade Field on English Avenue, near the gazebo.

The annual event will feature the U.S. Army Field Band and a sing-along with the Fort Meade community Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

Visit with Santa and enjoy festive refreshments.

For more information, call the Religious Support Office at 301-677-6703.

Volunteer to pack toys, clothes

The Salvation Army in Annapolis is seeking individuals and groups to help

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‘A christmAs cArol’The Meade High School Drama Club will present the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” today and Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. in the school theater.The show is open to the public. Admission is $8. Cost is $7 with a canned food donation.For more information, call 410-674-7710.

pack toys and clothes for 1,075 children and 100 seniors on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 19.

Call to schedule nights and/or Saturdays.

For more information, call Maj. Ruth New, corps officer, at 410-562-2564 or email [email protected].

Holiday wellness challengeNeed motivation to stay on track

during the holidays?Join the Army Wellness Center’s

Holiday Challenge to stay on track and enter to win a prize.

The challenge ends Jan. 30.Rules for participation:

• Schedule an appointment with AWC at 4418 Llewellyn Ave.

• Visit the AWC for a follow-up and show us progress towards your goals.

• Double your chances of winning — visit the AWC for a third appointment.

For more information, call 301-677-2006.

Cooking Matters Commissary Tours

The next Cooking Matters

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Commissary Tour & Challenge is Dec. 12 and Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Fort Meade Commissary.

Tours are open to all eligible commissary patrons.

Hands-on store tours are offered every hour and teach participants the skills to compare foods for cost and nutrition.

Select tours will receive a $10 coupon.To sign up for the event, go to http://

cmatscommissaryfm.eventbrite.com.For more information, email

[email protected].

Lunch and Learn SeriesKimbrough Ambulatory Care

Center hosts a monthly brown bag Lunch and Learn Series on the second Tuesday of the month on the first floor of the Rascon Building, adjacent to Kimbrough.

The next lunch is Dec. 14 at noon.Maj. Jennifer Gomes of the Primary

Care/Blue Clinic will present “Upper Respiratory Tract Infections/Common Colds: Basic Information and Self-Care Recommendations.”

The 30-minute lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer session.

For more information, call Maj. Anne Spillane at 301-677-8463.

Financial, Employment Readiness

Army Community Service offers Financial Readiness classes to all ranks and services and to DoD civilian employees at the Community Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave.

Registration is required for each class.• Thrift Savings Plan: Tuesday, 9-11 a.m.• Getting Out of Debt: Dec. 16, 9-11

a.m.• First-Term Financial Readiness

(online): Dec. 23, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Employment Readiness:• Resume Workshop: Tuesday, 9 a.m. to

noon• Ten Steps to Federal Employment:

Dec. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.• Interviewing Skills: Dec. 16, 9 a.m. to

noonTo register or for more information,

call 301-677-5590 or go to fortmeadeacs.checkappointments.com.

Free classesThe Navy Fleet and Family Support

Center offers a variety of classes at its new facility at 2212 Chisholm Ave.

The free classes are open to DoD ID cardholders including active-duty service

members, retirees and their family members, DoD civilian employees and contractors.

Registration is required for each class.• Retirement Brief: Monday, 8 a.m. to

noon(Those within two years of retirement

should attend.)• Pre-Separation Brief: Dec. 11, 9-

11:30 a.m.• Common Sense Parenting: Dec. 15,

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.• Meet & Greet: Dec. 18, 5-7 p.m.Event features friendship, food, prizes

and information about Fort Meade and Maryland.

To register or for more information, call 301-677-9017 or 301-677-9018.

Breakfast with SantaThe annual Breakfast with Santa

Claus will be held Dec. 13 from 8-11:30 a.m. at the Conference Center.

Enjoy an array of breakfast foods including: scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage patties, waffle station, omelet station, grits, biscuits and hot chocolate bar.

Children will be able to listen to a story with Mrs. Claus, take a photo with Santa and build crafts with elves at Santa’s workshop.

Tickets are limited. Reserved seating tickets are available at the Youth Center.

Cost is $13 for adults, $7 for ages 5-11 and free for children ages 4 and younger.

For more information, call 301-677-1437 or 301-677-6054.

EFMP holiday partyThe Exceptional Family Member

Program’s children’s holiday party will be held Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Potomac Place Neighborhood Center, 4998 2nd Corp Blvd.

Registration is required.The party will feature crafts, food, fun

and a visit from Santa.To register, call 301-677-9014.

Out & About• “Night of 100 Elvises” will be held

Saturday from 2-5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hunt Valley Inn, 245 Shawan

Road.Admission costs $25-46.50. The

ballroom will host at least 12 bands and 12 Elvis tribute artists. “Brunch with Elvis” on Sunday features Elvis’ favorite foods including fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches

For more information, go to nightof100elvises.com.

• Ugly Holiday Sweater/Wine Tasting will be held Sunday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Adega Wine Cellars & Cafe, 8519 Fenton St., Silver Spring. Food will be available for purchase.

Winner of the ugly christmas sweater contest will win a $100 gift certificate to Ruth’s Chris Steak House. For more information, call 301-608-2200.

• Holiday Festival of Trains is featured through Jan. 25 at the B&O Railroad Museum, 2711 Maryland Ave., Ellicott City. Hours are Wednesdays to Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Enjoy the museum’s annual holiday celebration of toy trains and model railroading. New this year is a custom-built, 360-degree LEGO model train layout created by the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area LEGO Train Club.

For more information, call 410-461-1945 or go to http://www.borail.org/November-ec.aspx.

• Toby’s Dinner Theatre is presenting “Mary Poppins,” the Broadway musical, through Feb. 1 at 5900 Symphony Woods Road, Columbia.

Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 12:30 and 7 p.m. For information about buffet times and ticket costs, go to tobysdinner-theatre.com or call 410-730-8311.

• The Naval Academy Band will perform its annual “Holiday by the Bay” concert Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. on the grounds of the Naval Academy at the Main Chapel at 108 Blake Road, just inside Gate 3.

The band will perform holiday works and sing-alongs, and will be joined by the Naval Academy Primary School Chorus, conducted by Cathy Toney. Santa will deliver candy.

Band concerts are free and open to the public, with no tickets required.

A shuttle service from Navy-Marines Corps Stadium will be provided from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Pickup location and other information on the shuttle can be found at http://www.usna.edu/Transportation/stadiumshuttle.php. Pedestrians may use Gate 3 on Maryland Avenue until 9:30 p.m.

For more information, visit the band’s website at www.usna.edu/USNABand or call 410-293-1262.

• The 21st Annual Symphony of

Lights in Columbia is offering Military Appreciation Night on Monday from 6-10 p.m. at Symphony Woods.

Drive through the 1.4-mile spectacular display of 70 larger-than-life, animated and stationary light creations, rain or shine.

Complimentary sliders from Mission BBQ will be provided from 6–10 p.m., while supplies last.

Active duty, Reserve and retired military members and their dependents will receive $10 off admission cost (with government-issued ID). Proceeds benefit Howard County General Hospital.

For more information, go to hcgh.org/symphonyoflights or call 410-740-7666.

• Glen Mar United Methodist Church is sponsoring a “Walk to Bethlehem” Friday to Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at the church, 4701 New Cut Road, Ellicott City.

Inclement weather date is Monday.Drop in anytime for this free event. Led

by guides, participants will journey through outdoor settings where actors, clad in period costumes, portray scenes leading to and immediately following Jesus’ birth.

Following the outdoor theatrical production, a Temple scene and a 1st-century marketplace will be on display.

For more information, go to glenmarumc.org and click on Events or call 410-465-4995, ext. 410.

• Leisure Travel Services is offering its annual Christmas Spectacular Trip to Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Dec. 11.

Cost is $149 and includes bus and show ticket. Bus boards at 6:30 a.m. and leaves at 7 a.m. Bus departs New York at 7 p.m. Show starts at 2 p.m.

The next LTS monthly bus trip to New York City is Dec. 13, with discounts to attractions. Bus cost is $60.

For more information, call 301-677-7354 or visit ftmeademwr.com.

• Monthly Prayer Breakfast, hosted by the Garrison Chaplain’s Office, is held the first Thursday of every month at 7 a.m. at Club Meade.

The next prayer breakfast is today.There is no cost for the buffet; donations

are optional. All Fort Meade employees, family members, and civilian and military personnel are invited.

For more information, call 301-677-6703.• 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 Annapo-lis Road, Odenton, in the banquet hall in

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back of the building. The next meeting is tonight. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. For more information, call 410-674-4000.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness of Anne Arundel County offers 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 tonight. For more informa-tion, visit namiaac.org.

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

• Calling All Dads meets the second and fourth Monday of every month from 4-5 p.m. at Potomac Place Neighborhood Center, 4998 2nd Corps Blvd. The next meeting is Monday.

The group is for expecting fathers, and fathers with children of all ages. Children welcome. For more information, call 301-677-5590 or email [email protected].

• New Spouse Connection meets the second Monday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Community Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave. The next meeting is Monday. 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.

• 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].

• 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 Dec. 12. 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, go to e9association.org.

• Meade Branch 212 of the Fleet Reserve Association meets the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. at VFW Post 160, 2597 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie. The next

meeting is Dec. 13. Active-duty, Reserve and retired members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are invited.

For more information, call 443-604-2474 or 410-768-6288.

• Families Dealing with Deployment meets the first and third Monday of every month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Meuse Forest Neighborhood Center. Children welcome. The next meeting is Dec. 15. For more information, call 301-677-5590 or email [email protected].

• Retired Enlisted Association meets the third Tuesday of the month from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Perry’s Restaurant, 1210 Annapolis Road, Odenton. The next meeting is Dec. 16. For more information, visit trea.org or call Elliott Phillips, the local president, at 443-790-3805 or Arthur R. Cooper, past national president, at 443-336-1230.

• Women’s Empowerment Group meets Wednesdays from 2-3:30 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 Samantha Herring, victim advocate, at 301-677-4124 or Katherine Lamourt, victim advocate, at 301-677-4117.

• Moms Walking Group, sponsored by Parent Support, meets Thursdays from 8:30-9:15 a.m. at Potomac Place Neighborhood Center. To register, call Colaina Townsend or Michelle Pineda at 301-677-5590.

• Project Healing Waters meets Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Soldiers and Family Assistance Center, 2462 85th Medical Battalion Ave.

The project is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of wounded warriors and veterans through fly fishing, fly tying and outings.

For more information, call Larry Vawter, program leader, at 443-535-5074 or email [email protected].

• Dancing with the Heroes, free ballroom dance lessons for the Warrior Transition Unit, meets Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Argonne Hills Chapel Center in the seminar room.

Participants should wear loose clothing, comfortable shoes with leather soles. No super high heels or flip-flops.

• Spanish Christian Service is conducted Sundays at 1 p.m. at the Cavalry Chapel located at 8465 Simonds St. and 6th Armored Cavalry Road.

For more information, call Elias Mendez at 301-677-7314 or 407-350-8749.

• Couples Communication Group, sponsored by Army Community Services, meets every Monday from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

at the Community Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave.

For more information, call Celena Flowers or Katherine Lamourt at 301-677-5590.

• 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 Christopher Lassiter at [email protected] or Committee Chairperson Marco Cilibert 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 ages 11 to 18. For more information, email Lisa Yetman, at [email protected] or Wendall Lawrence, Scoutmaster, at [email protected].

• Catholic Women of the Chapel meets every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. for prayer and Bible study in the Main Post Chapel, 4419 Llewellyn Ave. Monthly programs are held Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The group is open to all women in the community ages 18 and older — active duty, retiree and civilian — for prayer, faith fellowship, and service. For more information, email Mariana Yinh at [email protected].

• American Legion Post 276 is open to veterans and active-duty service members at 8068 Quarterfield Rd. 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 4-6 p.m. Dinner may be purchased at 6 p.m. on Fridays and the fourth Sunday of every month.

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

• Odenton Masonic Center, located at 1206 Stehlik Drive, invites the community, local military, fire/emergency services and local businesses to enjoy its reasonably priced breakfast and specialty dinners.

The center offers a fundraising “all-you-can-eat” breakfast every second Sunday from 7-11 a.m. Fundraising specialty dinners are held the third Friday of the month from 5-7 p.m.

Menus vary and are listed on the center’s website at odentonlodge209.net.

• Military District of Washington Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Dining Facility in Virginia. The next meeting is Dec. 17. All members and those interested in joining the club are welcome. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Erica Lehmkuhl at [email protected] or 301-833-8415.

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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 Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

PRICES: Tickets are $5.50 for adults (12 and older) and $3 for children. 3D Movies: $7.50 adults, $5 children.

Today through Dec. 19

Friday: “Nightcrawler” (R). When Lou Bloom, a driven man desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. With Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton.

Saturday: “The Best of Me” (PG-13). A pair of former high school sweethearts reunite after many years when they return to visit their small hometown. With James Marsden, Michelle Monaghan, Luke Bracey.

Sunday: “St. Vincent” (PG-13). A young boy whose parents have just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic war veteran who lives next door. With Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts.

Dec. 12: “John Wick” (R). An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him. With Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen.

Dec. 13: “Ouija” (PG-13). A group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they awaken the dark powers of an ancient spirit board. With Olivia Cooke, Ana Coto, Daren Kagasoff.

Dec. 14: “Fury” (R). As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre in April 1945, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and his five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. With Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman.

Dec. 19: “Interstellar” (PG-13). A team of explor-ers travel through a wormhole in an attempt to find a potentially habitable planet that will sus-tain humanity. With Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain.


Religion

Living Exactly Like JesusBaptist Church

Reverend Dr. Rickey Nelson Jones, Pastor

Patuxent Greens Golf Courseand Banquet Facility

14415 Greenview Drive, Laurel, MD 20708

Sunday Service: 9:00-10:15 a.m.www.leljbc.org301-362-7458

The Assembly of GOD’S Churchwhere we learn GOD’S Holy Word in context

and love one another.

Jesus LivesJesus Lives

“Then JesusCame”

ChristmasCantata

Odenton Baptist Church8410 Piney Orchard Parkway • Odenton, MD 21113

410-305-2380www.odentonbaptist.com

Come and join us for awonderful Christmas Cantataabout Jesus’ ability to changeour lives. Two days only!!

Admission is free and all arewelcome!! Nursery is providedfor 2 years old and under.

Performance Times:Saturday, December 13, 6:30pmSunday, December 14, 6:30pm

Fort Meade 2014 holiday religious services, activitiesDATE SERVICE TIME LOCATIONDec. 7 Liturgical Service of Lessons & Carols 4 p.m. Post ChapelDec. 8-12 Advent Retreat (Catholic) 6:30-8 p.m. Post ChapelDec. 8 Immaculate Conception Mass 6 p.m. Post ChapelDec. 12 Reconciliation Service (Catholic) 6-8 p.m. Post ChapelDec. 12 Fort Meade Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony 5 p.m. Parade Field (near gazebo)Dec. 23 Hanukkah Luncheon Celebration Noon Chapel CenterDec. 24 Christmas Pageant Mass 5 p.m. Chapel CenterDec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 p.m. Post ChapelDec. 24 Liturgical Christmas Eve Service 10:30 p.m. Post ChapelDec. 25 Christmas Day Mass 9 a.m. Post ChapelDec. 31 New Year’s Eve Mass 6 p.m. Post ChapelDec. 31 Gospel Watch-Night Service 10 p.m.-midnight Chapel CenterJan. 1 Mary, Mother of God/New Year’s Day 9 a.m. Post Chapel

Times of the regular weekend Protestant and Catholic services during the day will remain the same. (See Page 15 for the regular schedule)

For more information about religious services, call the Garrison Chaplain’s Office at 301-677-6703.

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