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DAVID MOOREU.S. ARMY SUPPORTACTIVITY-FORT DIX

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About 180 service mem-bers stepped into forma-tion on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst March 23,accepting the challenge tocompete for the Expert FieldMedical Badge, one of themost coveted achievementsin military medicine.

As the rain poured downon the range one week later,only about half the competi-tors remained in the run-ning to earn the EFMB. Bythe end, statistically, about20 percent of those who startwill cross finish line.

“This badge is not called‘the really good field medi-cal badge.’ It’s called the Ex-pert Field Medical Badge,”said Master Sgt. Daniel Cor-rell, assigned to the U.S.Army Medical ResearchInstitute of Infectious Dis-eases. Correll is one of threelead evaluators for threecombat training lanes. Can-didates, who include Army,Navy and National Guardmembers, are graded on hislane for their ability to tri-age and provide immediatecombat care. Candidatesmust also use a radio to callin casualties and load pa-tients into vehicles.

Staff Sgt. Justin Vanhoy,a candidate who is assignedto the 6th Medical Logisticsand Management Center,

said this is his third timetrying for the badge. Van-hoy has 15 years of servicein the Army but all of it hascentered on medical sup-ply, which means he had toprepare significantly for thecombat training lanes. Formonths, he has been study-ing and working with otherswithin the U.S. Army Medi-

Medical Specialists Vie forExpert Field Medical Badge

During many parts of the training lanes, candidatesmust work as a team to carry patients over obstaclessuch as hills. Photo by Ellen Crown

An EFMB candidate has just nine seconds to properly put on his mask and get aseal during a training lane exercise. Photo by Ellen Crown

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“File in and no one talk to anyone,” booms the cadre.About 50 Soldiers huddle into a tent deep into the

ranges at Joint Base McGuire Dix-Lakehurst, as the can-vas walls shudder from unrelenting winds. The soundsof rhythmic blasts from other sites echo in the back-ground, but no one takes notice. Every Soldier stayslaser-focused on the instructions ahead for their landnavigation portion of the Expert Field Medical Badge.

The EFMB is one of the most coveted badges in mili-tary medicine. Candidates must pass a written test, a se-ries of training lanes where they are tested on combat careand other military survival skills, perform day and nightland navigation, and complete a 12-mile road march.

Most who have gone through it will say land naviga-tion is the toughest part. One missed point is the end ofthe exercise and a ticket home.

Master Sgt. John Castillo, a lane leader from theU.S. Army Public Health Command, Aberdeen Prov-ing Ground, Md., said it was the land navigation thatknocked him out of the ranks the first time he tried toget the badge.

“You know I was a first sergeant-- a leader of Soldiers-- when it happened. I did not want to talk to anybody.But when I returned to my unit, the Sergeant Majorcame to me, offered tips and said the next time you go,you’ll get it. He really helped me out,” said Castillo In2012, Castillo achieved his goal at Joint Base McGuireDix-Lakehurst, the first time the base ever held an EFMBcompetition.

Sgt. 1st Class Royregus Cosby, a member of the cadrewho is regularly assigned to the 6th Medical Logisticsand Management Center, added that the achievementis more than a “chest mount.”

Cosby said, “If you see a medic coming up to you incombat and they have that badge, you know that you aregetting the best.”

A Soldier orients his map and begins his dayland navigation test to earn his Expert Field Med-ical Badge. Photo by Ellen Crown

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ARNEWS

The number, size and placement of tat-toos have been dialed back under revisedArmy Regulation 670-1, which governs theArmy’s grooming standards and properwear of the uniform.

The revised regulation was publishedyesterday, along with Department of theArmy Pamplet 670-1, outlining the newstandards. Effective dates for the variouschanges can also be found in All Army Ac-tivity message, or ALARACT 082-2014.

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F.Chandler III addressed why the changeswere made.

“The Army is a profession, and one of theways our leaders and the American publicmeasure our professionalism is by our ap-pearance,” he said. “Wearing of the uni-form, as well as our overall military appear-ance, should be a matter of personal pridefor all Soldiers.

“Every Soldier has the responsibility tounderstand and follow these standards,” hecontinued. “Leaders at all levels also havea responsibility to interpret and enforcethese standards, which begins by settingthe example.”

Some of the changes include:

TATTOOSTattoos cannot be located anywhere on

the neck or head above the lines of a T-shirt.They also cannot be located anywhere be-low the wrist bone.

Visible band tattoos cannot be longerthan two inches wide. There can be nomorethan one visible band tattoo. Sleeve tattooson arms or legs are not allowed.

Each visible tattoo below the elbow orknee must be smaller than the size of thewearer’s extended hand. There cannot bemore than four total tattoos below the el-bows or knees.

Soldiers who currently violate these re-visions can be grandfathered in as long ascommanders validate their current tattoos.Also, each year, commanders much checkeach Soldier for new tattoos that might beprohibited. The checks will be done whenSoldiers are in their physical fitness uni-form and do not include tattoos that mightbe hidden by the shorts or T-shirts.

Prohibited tattoos include those justmentioned, as well as ones that could bedeemed extremist, indecent, sexist or racist.

UNIFORMSSoldiers on official travel and traveling by

commercial carrier are no longer allowed towear the Army Combat Uniform, or ACU.Instead, they must either wear civilian attireor the service uniform.

The only ACU exceptions are when Sol-diers are deploying, on rest and recupera-tion leave to and from theater and when au-thorized to do so by commanders for emer-gency leave or casualty assistance duties.

Identification tags must be worn at alltimes while on duty in uniform unless oth-erwise directed.

Soldiers can carry plain, black umbrel-las only during inclement weather when inservice, dress and mess uniforms. However,umbrellas are not allowed in formations orwhen wearing field or utility uniforms.

Revisions also cover the wearing of badg-es and tabs, the carrying of bags, sewing onof nametapes, U.S. Army tape and gradeinsignia; wearing of insignia representingregimental affiliation, windbreakers, all-weather coats and other garments.

MALE GROOMINGFancy-style haircuts, including the “tear

drop,” “landing strip” or “Mohawk,” and“horseshoe” are no longer authorized.

Sideburns cannot extend below the bot-tom of the ear opening and cannot be flaredor tapered to a point, and the length of thesideburn hair cannot exceed one-eighth ofan inch.

A mustache cannot extend past the cor-ners of the mouth and no portion can coverthe upper lip line or go higher than the low-est portion of the nose.

Fingernails cannot extend past the tip ofthe finger and nail polish cannot be worn.

FEMALE GROOMINGHair must be neatly and inconspicuously

fastened or pinned. Bangs are now autho-rized, as long as they don’t fall below theeyebrows. “Bulk of hair,” measured fromthe scalp up, as opposed to the length ofhair, will not exceed two inches, except for abun, which can protrude three inches fromthe scalp. The bun cannot be wider than thewidth of the head.

Also hair needs to be properly secured,cannot be unbalanced or lopsided and part-ing of hair must be in a straight line.

Hair extensions and wigs are now autho-rized as long as they have the same generalappearance as the natural hair and conformto all other hair regulations.

During physical training, women cannow wear the full length of their hair inone pony tail that’s centered on the backof the head.

Fingernails cannot exceed 1/4 inch fromthe tip of the finger and only clear nail pol-ish is authorized with all uniforms.

OTHERSoldiers cannot mutilate their bodies in

any manner, such as tongue bifurcation.Tooth caps or veneers of anyunnatural col-

or, design, shape or texture cannot be worn.Jewelry or objects cannot be attached

to, through or under the skin or other bodypart. This applies to all Soldiers on or offduty. The only exception is that female Sol-diers can wear authorized earrings.

Commanders can authorize the wearingof sunglasses in formations or field environ-ments. Glasses of any type cannot be wornon top of the head.

Soldiers cannot walk in such a way as tointerfere with saluting, giving salutations orin a manner that detracts from a profession-al image. Examples include walking whileeating, using electronic devices and smok-ing. All restrictions that apply to cigarettesalso apply to tobacco-free cigarettes.

Personnel in civilian clothing, whetheron-duty or off-duty, on or off post, mustdress in a way that does not detract fromthe profession.

The wearing of wireless and non-wirelessdevices such as earpieces while in uniformis prohibited. However, hands-free devicesused in a vehicle or bicycle are allowed aslong as they are not prohibited by policy orcivilian law.

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A Soldier displays his tattoos March 31, 2014, the day new regulations on tattoosand other appearance standards went into effect. This Soldier’s tattoos no longerconform to the new regulations. However, he could be grandfathered in underthe older uniform regulations. The number, size and placement of tattoos havebeen dialed back under revised Army Regulation 670-1, which governs the Army’sgrooming standards and proper wear of the uniform.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Xaime Hernandez

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Naval Medical Logistics Command ac-tive duty personnel stationed at Fort Det-rick, Md., participated in formal training onproviding military funeral honors March 12.

Casualty assistance calls and funeralhonors support coordination are governedby OPNAV Instruction 1770.1A which out-lines the responsibilities for commandsparticipating in the program. Various com-mands have responsibility for specific geo-graphic locations.

“Funeral honors support is paying re-spect and final demonstration of our coun-try’s gratitude to those who have faithfullydefended the nation,” said Larry Marinelli,funeral honors specialist, Naval DistrictWashington Casualty and Funeral Honors.“According to Department of Defense in-structions, commanders at all levels mustsupport paying a final tribute on behalf ofa grateful nation to comrades-in-arms, andmust respond expeditiously and sensitivelyto requests for military funeral support.”

Instructions also dictate that a funeralhonors detail shall, at a minimum, performat the funeral a ceremony that includes fold-ing the United States flag, a presentation ofthe flag to the veteran’s family and the play-ing of Taps.

Headed by Capt. Mary S. Seymour, NavalMedical Logistics Command has providedmilitary funeral honors support for morethan 10 years and according to one partici-pant, the role never gets easier.

“Whether a family member of the dearlydeparted or rendering honors as part of a fu-neral detail team, it hits home to us all,” saidHM2 RaShawn T. Lynch, NMLC’s TrainingOfficer and a member of the Funeral Hon-ors Detail. “I have great pride in what wedo for the dearly departed and family. Wetrain regularly to ensure we are spot-on withthe presentation because there’s only onechance to get this right.”

While practice makes perfect, Marinelliexplained how many funerals occur annually.

“Currently the combined services pro-vide an average of 250,000 funerals peryear. The majority of those services are forthose members who faithfully served duringWWII,” he said. “Today it is extremely dif-

ficult to provide for this number of funeralservices because of stricter budgeting andreduction in manning levels. Not only Navycommands have a responsibility to fulfilltheir primary missions, we are also askingthem to take on additional missions by par-ticipating in funeral honors.”

While participating in a ceremony is anadditional duty, the honor and respect as-sociated with fulfilling those duties are gen-erally felt by all involved.

“It’s very important to be considerate andprofessional during these times as there areno take-backs or do-overs,” Lynch said. “Atany particular ceremony, the service mem-ber and family are at that one funeral andit’s up to the funeral detail team to rendermilitary honors. It’s a big deal and it means

a lot for us to have the honor of performingthese ceremonies.”

When participating in Navy funeral hon-ors, personnel are representing the UnitedStates Navy and the nation. For familymembers attending the service, this maybe the last direct link and impression of theNavy they will receive.

“Navy funerals today are conducted andbased on long standing customs and tradi-tions dating as far back as the formation ofthe Continental Navy,” Marinelli said. “Navyfunerals are solemn and without questionshould be performed in a dignified manner.This is achieved by demonstrating profes-sionalism and military bearing when es-corting our fallen to their final resting place.Funeral honors movements and sequence

of events are standardized to maintain thedignity of the service and it is highly recom-mended that commands practice as often aspossible to maintain their precision.”

While the Naval Medical Logistics Com-mand delivers patient centered logistics so-lutions for military medicine and is DoD’spremier medical logistics support activity,it also plays a significant role in renderinghonors to fallen shipmates through its par-ticipation in the Naval District WashingtonCasualty and Funeral Honors Program.

For more information on how com-mands can learn about participating in mili-tary honor ceremonies, they are encouragedto contact their Regional Casualty FuneralHonors Program by consulting OPNAV In-struction 1770.1A.

NMLC Perfects Distinguished Form for Solemn Occasions

HMSN Tyler Cunningham of Naval District Washington Casualty and Funeral Honors shows Lt. Shawn Dean how to properlyalign the American flag during military funeral honors training. Holding the strips area of the flag is HM1(SW) Tamba Sebba.

Photo by Julius L. Evans

CelebratingMilitary ChildrenApril 1 kicked off Month of the Military Child for the FortDetrick Community. The month will be filled with activitiesthat celebrate our military children. Events will include abook fair, spirit week in the Child Development Center anda petting zoo at the end of the month. For more informationabout the Army-wide campaign for Month of the MilitaryChild, visit http://www.monthofthemilitarychild.com/.


CLEM GAINESU.S. ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS

It may look like a network cablecoming out of the back of a regu-lar laptop (well, okay, it IS a net-work cable coming out of the backof a regular laptop) but this wireis unique -- it will soon connectmultiple buildings on Fort Detrick,Md., together in an energy moni-toring and conservation project.

Using funds from the Army’sEnergy Conservation InvestmentProgram, engineers from the Bal-timore District, U.S. Army Corpsof Engineers, are connecting 11buildings in a pilot project.

“Our goal is to build a centralmonitoring system for nine sys-tems here and two buildings onthe Forest Glen Annex,” said Proj-ect Manager William Hettchenfrom the District’s Fort DetrickIntegrated Program Office.

“The project will give instal-lation officials the ability to trackfacility energy use, look for trendsand find ways for each facility tobe more efficient, and therebysave on energy costs. The installa-tion will also have the data to sup-port energy conservation actionsin these buildings,” Hettchen said.

The selected facilities are allof more modern construction be-cause, “We need fairly recentlyconstructed buildings that havecontrol systems with fully inte-grated heating, ventilation and airconditioning systems,” said Proj-ect Engineer William Conroy.

In older facilities, there aremultiple thermostats for multipleareas and often, different temper-ature settings. Conroy noted thatthis is not a best business practicefor efficient energy use.

In addition, central manage-ment improves the speed of re-pairs. Facility management is

usually a collateral duty where aregular office worker might maketemperature adjustments in spe-cific areas but must contact theirDepartment of Public Works fordifficulties and equipment re-pairs. Conroy noted that facilitymanagers are not mechanics orengineers.

Like most Army facilities, FortDetrick has dozens of buildingsthat were constructed years (andoften decades) ago. At that time,the cost of energy was lower andthe design and construction fo-cused on the mission, while en-ergy conservation may not havebeen a key consideration. Now, itis essential in facility design andconstruction planning.

This ECIP project will provideimmediate and recordable en-ergy use data from each buildingvia a secure army.mil website toa central monitoring point at theinstallation’s DPW. Local techni-

cians will be trained to access andinterpret the data to make energyadjustments for efficiency and tospot trends. Over time, this moni-toring and subsequent actions, aswell as data accumulation, willlead to cost savings through inten-tional and more efficient energyuse. In addition, the installationcan later connect more buildingsthrough the projects dedicatedserver to increase overall energyefficiency on the installation.

The Corps awarded a $754,000contract in October 2012. A keycomponent of the project is todevelop and field an effectivesoftware package (currently un-der testing) to reach the project’sgoals. Five laptops will be con-figured with the new softwareand technicians will be trainedto interpret and act on the dataas the buildings are connected tothe project.

The first building to be con-

nected is Building 1435, which isa medical administration build-ing with a central energy controlpanel. Other buildings on Fort De-trick, and at the Forest Glen Annexover 20 miles away, will also beconnected. Project software willprovide current data in a graphicspresentation for each facility. Thedata will indicate if there are anyareas of facility energy that are outof the set program.

The project is ahead of sched-ule at over 80 percent completebut they are still working to over-come several hardware and soft-ware issues including key con-nections to the energy panels inselected buildings.

“This truly is an investmentprogram that will lead to energyconservation in these buildings,”said Hettchen, “and elsewhere onthe installation.”

Project Aims to Reduce, Improve Energy Useon Fort Detrick and Forest Glen Annex

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The Fort Detrick communitygathered in the Community Ac-tivities Center April 1 to kick offSexual Assault Awareness Month.

According to the NationalSexual Violence Resource Center,the goal of SAAM is to raise publicawareness about sexual violenceand to educate communities andindividuals on how to preventsexual violence. The theme of thisyear’s SAAM is “A Voice Unheard isan Army Defeated.”

Army leadership released a tri-signed letter stating that sexualassault is a national problem thataffects civilian and military com-munities. This month providesan additional opportunity for allArmy leaders to raise awarenessabout sexual assault, encouragebystanders to intervene leading upto or during an assault, and survi-vors to report crimes.

“Sexual assault and harass-ment are not tolerated at all inthe Army,” said Monica Carr, FortDetrick sexual assault response co-ordinator. “People need to knowthat there are programs availableand the leaders are being held ac-

countable. The most importantthing is to ensure the victim’sphysical safety, emotional secu-rity, and medical treatment needsare met. However, the victim mustfirst know and understand their re-porting options.”

Active duty and active dutydependents have the option of re-stricted and unrestricted reportingfollowing an incident of sexual as-sault. Restricted reporting allowsthe victim to receive necessarymedical treatment and counselingwithout opening an investigationor holding their perpetrator ac-countable. Unrestricted reportingwill open an investigation whilealso allowing the victim to receivenecessary physical and mentalhealth treatment.

Department of Defense civil-ians only have the option to unre-stricted reporting.

The event featured guest speak-er Katie Koestner, a national experton student safety and technologyissues.

After sharing her own story ofsexual assault, Koestner empha-sized the importance of empow-ering women and giving them theconfidence to stand up for them-selves. As the daughter of an FBIagent, Koestner never had to standup for herself.

“The only strength I did nothave was the ability to be confi-dent all by myself. When your dadfingerprints the front doorknob,no one is going to mess with you.Protectionism isn’t the answer.Empowerment and confidence arethe answers,” Koestner said.

Koestner challenged the audi-ence to prevent sexual assault bystanding up for the people aroundthem and asking questions. Sheencouraged anyone who witnesseswhat could potentially turn into anassault, to go ask more questions.

“One in four women are sexuallyassaulted or abused in her life. Theonly way to know if someone is go-ing to help or hurt is to go and askthem... The most important thingto me is that each of you decides tohelp stop rape,” Koestner said.

Formore information about theArmy’s efforts to raise awarenessand prevent sexual assault visithttp://www.sexualassault.army.mil/index.cfm.

To report sexual assault theFort Detrick Hotline is available24/7 at (240) 674-2802. The DoDSafe Helpline is also available at(877) 995-5247 (inside the U.S.) or(212) 470-5546 (outside the U.S.).More resources for the DoD SafeHelpline are available at https://www.safehelpline.org/.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Katie Koestner has been featured on the cover of Time Maga-zine, The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC Nightly News, Good MorningAmerica and many other national television programs. Koestneris the first victim of date rape to speak out nationally about herexperience at The College of William and Mary. Courtesy photo

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On April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., pre-scription medications may be properly dis-posed of at Fort Detrick’s Post Exchange,located in Building 1405, and at the ForestGlen Annex Commissary, located in Build-ing 162.

The Drug Enforcement Administration’sNational Prescription Medication Take-Back Initiative offers an opportunity forconsumers to properly dispose or unusedand/or expired medications.

The goal of the initiative is to providea safe, convenient, and responsible meansof disposal, while offering an educationalopportunity for the community to learnof the dangers of prescription medicationabuse. Since the inception of this initiative,the DEA has collected a combined total of3.4 million pounds of unused or unneededmedication.

According to the DEA, prescriptionmedications that remain in the home maybe susceptible to misuse and abuse. Therates of prescription drug abuse in theUnited States are alarmingly high, withmore than 6.8 million Americans currentlyabusing these substances. This is higher

than the number of individuals using co-caine, heroin, hallucinogens and inhalantscombined, according to the 2012 NationalSurvey on Drug Use and Health. Researchindicates that the majority of prescriptionmedications that are abused are found inthe homes of friends and family.

If you are unable to attend the medica-tion take-back event, here are guidelines toproperly dispose of your medication:

1. Mix medicines (do NOT crush tabletsor capsules) with an unpalatable substancesuch as kitty litter or used coffee grounds

2. Place the mixture in a container, suchas: a sealed plastic bag

3. Place the container in your householdtrash

4. Before throwing out your empty pillbottle or other empty medicine packaging,please remember to remove or mark out allinformation on the prescription label, tomake it unreadable

For additional information about theTake-Back event or proper disposal of med-ications, contact Heather Doughtery, ASAPdrug and alcohol prevention education co-ordinator at Fort Detrick, (301) 619-9722;or Jenny Sexton, ASAP drug and alcoholprevention education coordinator at ForestGlen Annex, (301) 295-8115.

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National PrescriptionDrug Take-Back Day

CAREE VANDER LINDENUSAMRIID PAO

For the first time, scientists have dem-onstrated the effectiveness of a small-mole-cule drug in protecting nonhuman primatesfrom the lethal Marburg virus. Their work,published online March 2 in the journal Na-ture, is the result of a continuing collabora-tion between Army scientists and industrypartners that also shows promise for treat-ing a broad range of other viral diseases.

According to senior author Sina Bavari,Ph.D., chief of molecular and translationalsciences, the drug, known as BCX4430, pro-tected cynomolgous macaques from Mar-burg virus infection when administered byinjection as long as 48 hours post-infection.Bavari and his team at the U.S. Army Medi-cal Research Institute of Infectious Diseasesalso found that BCX4430 protected guinea

pigs exposed toMarburg virus by the inhala-tion route.

Marburg and its “cousin,” Ebola virus,cause hemorrhagic fever with case fatalityrates as high as 90 percent in humans. Theviruses, which are infectious by aerosol,although they are more commonly spreadthrough blood and bodily fluids of infect-ed patients, are of concern both as globalhealth threats and as potential agents ofbiological warfare or terrorism. Currentlythere are no available vaccines or therapies.Research on both viruses is conducted inBiosafety Level 4, or maximum contain-ment, laboratories, where investigatorswear positive-pressure “space suits” andbreathe filtered air as they work.

According to the research team,BCX4430, which was developed by Bio-

Novel Drug TreatmentProtects Primates fromDeadly Marburg Virus

Colorized negative-stained transmission electron micrograph (TEM) depicts anumber of Marburg virus particles grown in an environment of tissue culture cells.

Photo by F.A. Murphy, courtesy of the CDC

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NICK MINECCIUSAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Spring has officially arrived, and manypeople have fingers crossed the last daysof ice and snow has passed until winter re-turns. Soldiers, family members and civil-ians are starting to get out again, with sportsand fitness on the agenda.

A visit to the Odom Physical Fitness Cen-ter offers not only the chance to exercise onthe different equipment, but to take part inorganized sports, meet new people from the

Fort Detrick community, and improve theirhealth and conditioning.

During a dodge ball tournament March28, Maj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho, Jr., com-manding general of the U.S. Army MedicalResearch and Materiel Command and FortDetrick, told the players, “This is not onlya great chance for us to interact with oneanother, and meet people from outside ournormal commands, but to have a lot of fun.That is what is important ... we are a diversecommunity on Fort Detrick, and sports is agreat way for us to come together.”

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cal Research and Materiel Command to learn more aboutmedical care in a combat environment.

“I may not ever use this in a combat environment, butunderstanding what our combat medics go through is im-portant for me in my logistics mission,” explained Vanhoy.

Candidates must pass a written test, provide combatmedical care in a chem-bio environment, perform dayand night land navigation, and have to complete a 12-mileroad march.

USAMRMC, in collaboration with the Public HealthCommand, the Northern Regional Medical Command, andthe Maryland Army National Guard, sponsored the EFMB,which took 7 months to plan.

“The training enhances our ability on the battlefield,”said Maj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho Jr., commanding generalof USAMRMC and Fort Detrick.

Staff Sgt. Justin Vanhoy, an EFMB candidate from the 6th Medical Logistics Management Center, crawlsunder barbed wire during a training lane exercise. Photo by Ellen Crown

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During the month of April, the AlcoholAwareness Month campaign helps to raiseawareness about alcohol abuse and encour-ages people to make healthy, safe choices.

According to the National Council onAlcoholism and Drug Dependence, morethan 18 million Americans suffer from analcohol-use disorder. In an effort to raiseawareness about alcohol issues, Fort De-trick and Forest Glen will host a series oftrainings and events throughout the monthof April.

Fort DetrickThe Dangers of Binge Drinking:April 8: 10-11 a.m. and 12-1 p.m. (Build-

ing 1520, Classroom 7) April 14: 10-11 a.m.and 12-1 p.m. (Building 1520, Classroom7) April 23: 9-10 a.m. and 11 a.m.-12 p.m.(Building 1520, Classroom 7)

Alcohol Screening Day:April 29: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Advanced

Technology Center, Building 1520)

Forest Glen Annex:Binge Drinking: Defining and Recogniz-

ing the Dangers:April 2: 2-3 p.m. (Armed Forces Pest

Management Facility, Building 172, Confer-ence Room)

The Dangers of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication Abuse- featur-ing the dangers of mixing medication and“pharm” parties:

April 23: 2-3 p.m. (Armed Forces PestManagement Facility, Building 172, Confer-ence room)

“All of the above events aim to increaseawareness of the dangers of alcohol whileallowing participants to reflect on theirown behaviors,” said Heather Dougherty,Army Substance Abuse Program preven-tion educator.

“April 26 is also Prescription Take-BackDay, so our efforts [this month] are dividedamong alcohol awareness and prescriptionmedication abuse awareness,” she added.

For more information about Fort Detrickevents call (301) 619-9722 and for ForestGlen Annex events call (301) 295-8115.

Fort Detrick SpotlightsAlcohol Awareness

Cryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., also demon-strated activity against a broad range ofother RNA viruses-including the emerg-ing viral pathogen Middle East respiratorysyndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)-whentested in cell culture.

“This study demonstrates the impor-tance of government-industry collabora-tion,” said Col. Erin P. Edgar, commander ofUSAMRIID. “Developing filovirus medicalcountermeasures is a top biodefense priori-ty for the United States. When federal assetslike USAMRIID team up with cutting-edgepartners in private industry, we can makereal progress toward achieving that goal.”

The paper’s first author, Travis K. War-ren, Ph.D., a principal investigator at US-AMRIID, said findings from the work showthe drug acts by interfering with the internal“machinery” of the Marburg virus, prevent-ing it from replicating its genetic material.He said the team is currently planning ad-ditional studies to determine whether thetherapeutic window can be extended be-yond 48 hours. In addition, BioCryst plansto file investigational new drug applicationsfor intravenous and intramuscular BCX4430for the treatment of Marburg virus disease,

and to conduct Phase 1 human clinical tri-als, according to Warren.

Collaborators on the study included US-AMRIID, Fort Detrick, Md.; BioCryst Phar-maceuticals, Inc. Durham, N.C.; and Med-Expert Consulting, Inc., Indialantic, Fla.

The work was supported by The JointScience and Technology Office for Chemi-cal and Biological Defense of the DefenseThreat Reduction Agency. The NationalInstitute of Allergy and Infectious Diseasesof the National Institutes of Health, Depart-ment of Health and Human Services, alsoprovided partial support for in vitro studies.

USAMRIID’s mission is to protect thewarfighter from biological threats and to beprepared to investigate disease outbreaks orthreats to public health. Research conduct-ed at USAMRIID leads to medical solutions-vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, and informa-tion-that benefit both military personneland civilians. The Institute plays a key roleas the lead military medical research labo-ratory for the Defense Threat ReductionAgency’s Joint Science and Technology Of-fice for Chemical and Biological Defense.USAMRIID is a subordinate laboratory ofthe U.S. Army Medical Research and Mate-riel Command.

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