Vol. 30, No. 13
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Soldier Show Performers Entertain Kids at Fort Detrick Youth Center BY SHANNON BISHOP USAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Performers from the touring group, The Soldier Show, performed for kids at the Child Youth and School Services on Fort Detrick June 19. Following the show, kids had the opportunity to interact with the group and ask as many questions as they wanted about the Army and the Soldier’s lives in the Army. Questions ranged from “Do your uniforms come in pink?” to “What is the biggest blaster in the whole wide world?” The Soldier Show, entertainment for the Soldier, by the Soldier, performed songs like, “Let’s Go” by Neyo, “Heart of a Champion,” and “God Bless America.” While the children were enthusiastic to hear some of their favorite songs, the real entertainment came straight from the kids themselves. Most of them showed an interest in serving in the military when they become old enough.
“I want to join the Army, I want to save the country,” one girl said. “The infantry are the guys that stand up and go ‘pew pew pew’ with guns,” another little boy said when asked if he knew what the infantry was. Each Soldier that was a part of the show was eager and excited to interact with the children. With each answer they gave, the kids learned real facts, interesting facts about life and being in the military. “Your most important weapon is your mind, and your bullets are your books, keep feeding your mind with plenty of books,” on specialist commented. The Soldier Show magician, Spc. Theno, found out about the Soldier Show while deployed in Afghanistan. Theno works as the shows magician as well as a technician, building the set and working lighting during the show. “How often does anybody really get to do this? I’m so glad I get to be a part of this,” Theno said.
Soldiers interacted with children at the Fort Detrick Youth Center before their scheduled performance at the Fort Detrick Odom Fitness Center on June 19.
Photo by FMWR.
238 Years of Excellence Commemorated by Streamer Ceremony BY ALEXIS UNDERWOOD SPECIAL TO THE STANDARD
To commemorate the campaigns of the U.S. Army, 187 streamers were added to the Army flag at a Streamer Ceremony for the 238th Army birthday on June 14.
Photo by Shannon Bishop, USAG Public Affairs
A large crowd of onlookers honored the Army’s 238 years of quality service at a Streamer Ceremony, featuring U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick commander Col. Steven Middlecamp and Command Sgt. Maj. Cassandra Redd. The event took place in front of the Headquarters building June 14. During the ceremony, the importance of the Army’s history and service was highlighted as various streamers were added to the Army flag by Redd. Afterwards, Middlecamp described the significance behind the Army’s efforts throughout American history that earned each streamer’s inclusion.
“The Army colors count 187 streamers to commemorate the 187 campaigns we have fought in, from those desperate, frigid days at Valley Forge, to the hilltops of San Juan Hill, the beaches of Normandy, the jungles of Vietnam and Panama, to the deserts of Iraq and Kuwait, and to the mountainous terrain of Afghanistan,” Middlecamp wrote in his commentary earlier this month. Middlecamp also stressed the importance of the Army as a team, which includes families and civilians that have provided hope and support to the Army. “During the times of war and peace, our Army has been entrusted to defend this
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great nation, preserve democracy and defend freedom at home and abroad,” said Middlecamp during his ceremonial speech. “America’s greatest generations are built on the strength of America’s strongest citizens - its soldiers -and they are the strength of this nation’s future.” The soldiers of the past were reflected upon for the readiness and resiliency that is necessary to support the nation during uncertain times, and the soldiers of the present and future were appreciated as well. “[The streamers were presented] to show recognition of the many men and woman that fought for our country,” commented Redd.
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ISR Burn Center Received Re-Verification, page 7
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237 Years and Counting: Celebrating July 4th
BY NICK MINECCI
USAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS
When I was growing up there was a popular series of cartoons known as “Schoolhouse Rock” that taught about math, history, science and language arts. Most kids I knew had their favorite episode, and we could sing the lyrics to most of them with little prompting. One of the favorites of a friend was called “Fireworks” and taught us about the Declaration of Independence. As we celebrate the 237th anniversary of that world changing document this year, that little ditty has been stuck in my head. As I got older and was studying history, one of the things I found interesting about the colonies break from England was that it was on July 2, 1776 the actual legal separation occurred. It was on that day the Second Continental Congress voted and approved a resolution of independence put forward a month earlier by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia, which proposed declaring the United States independent from Great Britain. Following a vote to indeed declare independence, Congress began debating the Declaration of Independence, which gave the reasoning for such a monumental action, and it was prepared by what was known as a Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as its princi-
pal author. Congress debated and revised the wording of the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4, 1776. The Declaration of Independence announced that the 13 American colonies, already at war with Great Britain, regarded themselves as independent states, and no longer a part of the British Empire and were forming a new nation, the United States of America. John Adams, who would become the first Vice President of the United States and the second President, wrote his wife Abigail about the events, and he saw July 2 as the momentous day, not July 4. Adams wrote, “The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.” For years, even though signers such as Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin all stated they signed the Declaration on July 4, historians have debated if that is the actual day it was signed, and many believe it was signed nearly a month after its
Upcoming Events Saturday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m. Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and U.S. Army Drill Team will perform in Baker Park in downtown Frederick. This event is FREE and open to the public. Thursday, July 4th starting at noon Frederick’s 4th of July Celebration in Baker Park. 8 p.m. - Spires Brass Band & Closing Ceremonies Frederick Mayor Randy McClement and Major General Joseph Caravalho, Commander U.S. Army Medical Research & Materiel Command and Fort Detrick will jointly recognize Ft. Detrick’s Soldiers of the Year in a brief closing ceremony. Wednesday, July 17 from 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Take Your Child To Work Day at the NCI Frederick Campus Registration closes on July 3rd. For questions and more information call 301-846-6878
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Fort Detrick Workforce Find a Career at Reaffirms Dedication the Career Fair! to Profession and Ethics BY DAPHNIE FREEMAN
ACS, EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM MANAGER
NICK MINECCI
USAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Soldiers and Department of the Army civilians gathered at Strough Auditorium June 17 and 18 to learn about the Five Essential Characteristics of the Army Profession and the three criteria for certification as an Army Professional. Col. Jeff Peterson, director of the Army Profession and Ethic, U.S. Army Military Academy at West Point, gave a presentation using discussion that engaged the crowd, as well as videos that entertained and gave rise to discussion. According to Peterson, the Five Essential Characteristics include military expertise, honorable service, trust, espirt de corps and stewardship of the profession while the three criteria are competence, character and commitment. “All these characteristics are necessary to become an Army Professional,” said Peterson. With several high profile cases of misconduct in the news, Peterson said it is vital to remember that, “the Army serves the American people, so the people need to be able to trust its Army professionals.” Looking at a friend or neighbor and saying, “I work for the Army, either as a Soldier or a Department of the Army civilian, you are identifying yourself as an Army professional. If you think about your identity within a profession that is responsible to society, it drives your values, behavior and conduct,” said Peterson
“People have a high level of trust in our Army, and trust is the bedrock of the relationship between the Army and the American people,” Peterson said. “We have to maintain trust, and we have to do it honorably. It is all of our responsibility to take care of the Army in the long term,” he said. Peterson discussed the composition of the Army team; enlisted Soldiers and Noncommissioned Officers, commissioned and warrant officers, and civilians. “For those in the room who don’t realize how important our DA civilians are, I want you to think about this: the DA civilian workforce is larger than the United States Marine Corps,” Peterson said. “We have to work hand-in-hand to make the Army run, and that is one of the products of the five characteristics of the Army profession. The relationship between active-duty service members and its civilians,” he said. “[The Army] wouldn’t be able to accomplish any of its missions, the application of land power, without DA civilian contributions not only here, but in theaters around the world. I am here to tell those of you in uniform, the DA civilians take the same oath as Army officers. These civilians show daily they have the same character, commitment and competence as uniformed professionals. The bottom line is the Army can’t do its job without both those in uniform and our civilian counterparts,” Peterson said.
Protect Your Environment During Warm Weather Months BY RHONDA WOLF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Summer is here once again and most of us spend more time outside. Therefore, it is important to protect yourself and the environment during these warmer weather months. Air Quality As it heats up, we often hear more about Air Quality Index (AQI). The AQI is an index for reporting daily air quality. It tells us how clean or polluted the air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern. The AQI focuses on health effects we may experience within a few hours or days after breathing polluted air. Exercising or prolonged activity outside on days when the AQI is especially high may put your health at risk. This is a good reason to pay attention to your local weather forecast and the AQI. There are many actions you can take to reduce your impact on the environment, specifically air quality. About 60-70% of pollutants that cause ground-level ozone are created from vehicles, lawnmowers, other garden equipment, and common household products. In order to prevent high levels of ozone from forming, people should limit driving, especially in the warmer months when the option of walking or biking is available. Also consider combining errands, when possible. Use mass transit such as bus and rail lines and sharing rides to work. Avoid mowing lawns with gasoline-powered mowers, if possible, or consider mowing in the evening hours when it is cooler and therefore less likely to create ground-level ozone from the mower. Water Quality Have you ever gone fishing and noticed that the gold-
fish look just like those in your home aquarium? They just might be one and the same. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, each year more than 2,000 non-native fish species, representing nearly 150 million exotic freshwater and marine fishes, are imported into the United States for use in the aquarium trade. Dumping them into the nearest body of water when they are no longer wanted creates a problem for the native fish as well as for the ecosystems in general. Even dumped goldfish can become problems, as they prey on the small fish and disrupt the natural ecosystem. Carwashing at home can be harmful to the environment, too. The soapy water and rinse from washing our cars contain detergents and petroleum residues that can be poisonous to fish and other aquatic life. These residues can cause damage to fish gills and deplete the water of oxygen. Washing our cars on paved areas can cause these contaminants to flow directly into storm drains. Remember that all storm drains lead to a larger body of water and we have to be cognizant of the things that we do that could impact our tributaries, creeks, lakes, bays and oceans. Things that we do to protect our environment, whether great or small will help in keeping our waterways clean. Commercial car wash facilities recycle most of the wash water for reuse. The remaining water is treated to remove contaminants before being disposed. It is illegal to wash any vehicles on Fort Detrick at areas other than authorized vehicle washing locations. All privately owned vehicle washing activities conducted on the installation is required to be accomplished at the Fort Detrick commercial car wash facility. If you have any questions about these or related environmental issues, please contact the Environmental Hotline at 301-619-0044.
When we have a job, and we are grateful to be working, our lives move in different directions as opposed to someone who doesn’t have a job. When you are out of work, sometimes things just don’t seem to happen as well as we expect. At Army Community Service, Employment Readiness Program, we strive to support you and your employment goals to the best of our ability. We can’t take away the frustration and stress of not having a job, but we can show you all the things you can do to ease your job search and career planning opportunities. When looking for a job, make the planning and looking your job every day. You have to treat it just as you would your everyday job for as long as you are out of work. It will require you to be ready, willing, and able to go to work at any given moment, for you never know when that call will come requesting you come in for an interview or asking what are your salary requirements. The hardest part of searching for a job or looking for a career is knowing what you want to do. We ask our clients all the time, “What do you want to do?” The answer is usually “I will do anything.” If I am networking for an employer, and you tell me you are willing to do anything, what does that statement say about you as an individual and the self confidence you have in knowing what your capabilities and skills are for a growing company. I usually tell clients who say they will do anything to come and wash my windows for free! The key is to find a skill or a career goal and start working at achieving whatever is necessary to obtain that goal or skill set. Are you in your dream job? Do you want to be in your dream job or are you afraid of change? Try volunteering in your dream job while you are performing in your real job to see if that is really your dream job. The next step is to market yourself, and network with everyone. Who knows that you are looking for work? Who have you told within your circle of family and friends? You will be surprised at the folks your parents know. Let everyone know you are looking and hand out your resume to them and your friends. Another point to understand – are you qualified for the position you want? If not, what are you doing to become qualified? Education can be a significant factor when searching for a job. It may or may not be required. Ensure that all your certifications are verifiable. Whether you are looking for work or if you want to change careers, we have tools, resources, books, and one-on-one counseling to assist you with all aspects of finding your next job or career. You just have to take the next step and do it. Start by determining what you want to do, find out what you need to qualify, then prepare your resume, prepare for the interview, finally get the job your want. Our annual Career Fair on July 31, we will have more than 30 vendors/employers seeking to hire for their companies. Are you ready for on the spot interviews? Come dress to impress. To prepare you, we are having a “Dress for Success” Business Suit Exchange on July 10. You can exchange your old suit or just pick up a suit for the Career Fair. The proper attire is vital for the interview and your first impression to the recruiter seeking to hire. It all comes down to preparation. Call our office at 301-619-2208 or 301-619-6636 for more information. Employment Readiness Program upcoming events: July 10, 11:30 a.m.– Prepare for the Career Fair – Bldg 1520, Community Support Center, CR 6 July 10, 5 p.m.– Dress for Success – Bldg 6000, Balfour Beatty Community Center, 1700 July 31, 10 a.m. – Annual Fort Detrick Career Fair, Bldg 1529, Community Activities Center
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Program Gives Loved Ones Ability to Share Smiles Around the World BY NICK MINECCI
USAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Having a loved one deploy, whether it’s halfway across the country or halfway around the world, brings a flood of emotions for those left behind. Worry, anxiety and loneliness are often alleviated with email and letters. At the Fort Detrick Child Development Center there is another
tool to help bridge the gap, giving loved ones the ability to share more than just words and photos in an email, but an actual voice. The “I C Your Smiles” program allows people to not only send an email, but attach a video message for their loved ones to any military email address. For Col. Mitchell Brew, commander of Fort Detrick’s Barquist Army Health Clinic, using the video messages has helped his four-
year-old son Justin stay in contact with his mother while she is deployed to Afghanistan. “Being separated through deployment is difficult enough for me, so it is a confusing time for a four-year-old. [I C Your Smiles] is a great asset to keep families together, and to minimize the stress of being separated,” Brew said. Brew said having a tool like the I C Your Smiles available shows that leadership recognizes the
importance of families, and how something as simple as hearing the voice and seeing the smiles of loved ones can make the difference in a day. “This says a lot about the Army’s commitment to the Army Family Covenant, and to making sure that soldiers are taken care of so they don’t have to worry about their families as they go onto their important mission down range,” he said.
“It helps my son stay on touch with his mom,” said Brew. “His mom stays in touch with the family back here, especially as we approach great milestones like birthdays and first days of school.” While recording a message, Justin saluted his mother in proper military fashion, telling her he was thinking about her. “I like talking to mom on the video. I miss her,” he said.
Improving Men’s Health with Prostate Cancer as the Target BY DR. CAROLYN BEST
DOD PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAM, CDMRP, USAMRMC
During Men’s Health Month, as throughout the year, it’s important to consider the impact of one of the most common health concerns for men – prostate cancer. Prostate cancer affects the lives and families of millions of men in the United States; one in every six men will be diagnosed with this disease. In 2013 alone, approximately 240,000 American men will be diagnosed and an estimated 30,000 men will die from prostate cancer. Particularly important for the military, active duty males are twice as likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer as their civilian counterparts.1 Although prostate cancer is commonly thought to be a disease of only older men, there is increasing awareness that men can be stricken with prostate cancer much earlier -- in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, with major consequenc-
es for both their professional and family lives. Moreover, in addition to the tremendous impact of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment on the lives of these men, there is a significant economic impact on our national and military budgets, much of which could be avoided with a better understanding of the disease and how best to manage it. Since 1997, the DoD Prostate Cancer Research Program has been addressing these challenges. The PCRP, initiated by Congress to fund discovery-driven and high-impact research on prostate cancer, and managed by the USAMRMC through the office of the CDMRP, targets the most critical needs and creates funding opportunities to address them. Through the expertise of world-renowned scientists collaborating with prostate cancer patients and advocate leaders, the program currently funds research designed to 1) reduce overdiagnosis (i.e., diagnosing a disease that would never
need treatment) by developing better tools to detect only clinically relevant disease, 2) reduce unnecessary treatment and its negative side effects by distinguishing aggressive from indolent disease at diagnosis, and 3) reduce death by developing more effective treatments and addressing mechanisms of resistance for men with high risk or advanced prostate cancer. In addition, each of these efforts is carried out with attention to striking disparities in the impact of prostate cancer, in which African American men experience 2.5 times greater risk of prostate cancer death compared to Caucasian men. The PCRP has supported 1,995 researchers at 374 different institutions, all working toward the same goal: conquering prostate cancer. One group of these researchers and institutions, known as the Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium, has been supported by the PCRP since 2006 and is comprised of 13 leading cancer centers throughout the country.
The PCCTC investigators bring together their expertise and resources to collaboratively design, implement and complete phase I and phase II trials to rapidly bring scientific discoveries to patients. In its relatively short time in existence, the PCCTC has already brought nine new drugs toward Phase III clinical trials, three of which are now approved for prostate cancer treatment: abiraterone (ZYTIGA®), enzalutamide (XTANDI®), and alpharadin (Xofigo®). The PCRP also supports even earlier drug development through its Laboratory-Clinical Transition Awards, which fund investigators at a phase of research when funding is typically difficult to obtain, pushing new drugs through the required steps before they can be made available to patients through clinical trials. Importantly, to ensure that improvements for prostate cancer patients are always at the center of the PCRP’s efforts and that patients have timely information on current research advancements,
the program partners with many prostate cancer advocacy organizations including the Prostate Cancer Foundation, the Prostate Net, ZERO: The Project to End Prostate Cancer, Us TOO International, Malecare, the Prostate Health Education Network, and state prostate cancer coalitions, to name a few. Through facilitating new discoveries and translating them into patient benefit, the PCRP is making a major impact towards achieving its mission to eliminate death from prostate cancer and enhance the well-being of men experiencing the impact of the disease. For more information on the DoD Prostate Cancer Research Program, please visit the CDMRP website at http://cdmrp.army.mil/ pcrp/default.shtml. 1 Zhu K, Devesa SS, Wu H, et al. 2009. Cancer incidence in the U.S. military population: comparison with rates from the SEER program. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 18:1740-45.
Frederick-Area Federal Researchers Build Educational Partnerships with Frederick County Public Schools BY NICBR EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH WORKING GROUP (EOWG) Picking a career path can be an exciting yet somewhat daunting task for many students. Often the decision comes after a teacher or mentor ignites an interest that steers them towards a field of possibilities. Hoping to spark curiosity about potential future careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), the National Interagency Confederation for Biological Research (NICBR) partnership sponsors an annual event titled, “Exploring Careers in a Scientific Environment Symposium” (NECSES). The goal of the event is to highlight career paths
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for students while presenting an overview of research performed by the various partners. “Historically, NECSES events have been well attended by Frederick County Public School (FCPS) students,” said Julie Hartman, EOWG representative from National Cancer Institute at Frederick. Recently the school system leadership expressed interest in a similar event for FCPS educators. On October 18, 2013, this new “NECSES for Teachers” symposium will inform educators about career possibilities for students at the various agencies that constitute the NICBR, and will help educators network and focus their mentoring efforts on STEM. “Any time teachers have the opportunity to get away from the
books and into professional laboratories it strengthens their curriculum and makes the concepts they are teaching applicable to the students”, says Lauren Beeson, the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command’s STEM Coordinator. Information presented during these events is designed to help educators broaden student awareness for the need of STEM-educated professionals, STEM-disciplined degree programs and stimulate their interest in becoming scientists, engineers or technologists. Using research presented, secondary science educators can highlight real-world connections and career possibilities in their curricula that is a strong component of STEM education. Networking opportunities between the re-
searchers and teachers strengthen relationships, leading to more guest speakers in the classroom and increased opportunities for student and teacher internships. In partnership with FCPS, the NICBR has streamlined the process for requesting and coordinating guest scientists to support FCPS STEM activities in the schools. Now instead of multiple requests directly from teachers who happen to know particular scientists, all FCPS requests pass through their STEM Coordinator, Kim Day to the EOWG, which provides increased visibility for both groups and facilitates arranging a speaker. This process not only maintains current relationships but will also establish new connections, facilitate interagency coordination and minimize the impact
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of staff turnover. The NICBR has a strong focus on promoting higher education programs in support of scientific research and workforce development that benefit all NICBR partners and on building relationships between with regional industry and academic institutions related to educational outreach opportunities. The NICBR partners include the U.S. Army Medical Command, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the National Cancer Institute, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Department of Homeland Security, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and Installation Management Command.
Budget Cuts, Furloughs, Reduced Staffing Affect Post Services BY ELLEN CROWN
USAMRMC DEPUTY PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
More than 1,000 federal civilians on post are slated to start their administrative furloughs beginning the week of July 8. Most staff members will take one day of unpaid leave per week through the end of September. The civilian administrative furloughs are Department of Defense wide, triggered from budget cuts that took effect March 1 with sequestration. Combined with higher than expected wartime operating costs, the DoD is short billions in operation and maintenance funds, which are used to pay most civilian employees, maintain military readiness, and respond to global contingencies. “Army civilians are a critical part of our team,” said Brig. Gen. Joseph Caravalho, commanding general of USAMRMC and Fort Detrick. “We need to support each other, now more than ever.” “As a leader, one of the most difficult decisions is to furlough a public servant. We all should have compassion and empathy for the difficult period ahead for one of
our team members,” U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick Commander Col. Steven P. Middlecamp added. “Reduced staffing is going to impact some of our installation services affecting military, retirees, family members, contractors and our partners.” Several services and facilities will have reduced hours or adjusted services. For example, the post commissary has already announced reduced hours. The commissary will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays through the end of
September. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays the commissary will be open from 10 a.m. 6 p.m. On Thursdays, the commissary will be open 10 a.m. 7 p.m. On Sundays, the commissary will open at 10 a.m. but close early at 5 p.m. Due to the recent cuts in defense spending, the Army Surgeon General has also mandated that as much specialty care as possible be directed to Military Treatment Facilities, such as the Walter Reed National Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. This change will af-
fect non-active duty beneficiaries who may have previously received specialty care such as physical therapy at Barquist Army Health Clinic located on Fort Detrick. To ease transportation costs, Barquist leadership is offering daily shuttle service going to some nearby medical centers. Beneficiaries can call 301 619 8496 for shuttle reservations and to make arrangements regarding medical records. Support is available during the sequestration and furlough
through the Employee Assistance Program and Army Community Services. Trainings, such as “Financial Assistance, Saving, and Budgeting, Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques” are free and offered at the Community Support Center, Bldg. 1520 on July 2 and 10 from 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m., and at the Advanced Technology Center, 1st Floor, classroom 3, on July 25 from 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. For more information, call 301 619 4657 or 301 619 3456.
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USAISR Hosts Mathematics, Science Camp BY STEVEN GALVAN
USAISR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) hosted the Army’s Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) camp for 23 middle school students (interns) June17-20 at Joint Base San Antonio—Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Sponsored and funded by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, the USAISR’s parent command, and part of the Army’s Education Outreach Program, GEMS is a laboratory-based camp that provides interns the opportunity to participate in scientific experiments and trains them in basic laboratory skills. The Army developed GEMS to offer summer educational activities for students who have an interest in becoming scientists. This is the second year that the USAISR has hosted the 4-day GEMS camp since the program began in the early 1990s at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Washington, D.C. With the help of five college students (near-peer mentors) and two staff coordinators to guide the young interns, the USAISR will host three camps this summer: June 17-20, June 2427, and July 8-11. Maj. Alejandro Gonzales and Stephanie Truss, GEMS program coordinators, have worked together for months to prepare for the three sessions. Two weeks before the first session, they met with near-peer lead mentors Capt. Natalie D. Collins and Kimberly
Bristow to select activities that would be instructive and exciting for the interns. “The program has a multi-disciplinary educational curriculum where the students get to participate in hands-on activities which include blood typing, suturing, and culminates with a crime scene investigation (CSI) lab,” said Gonzales. “It is a great opportunity for middle school students to experience science in a real laboratory setting.” According to Truss, “one the goals of GEMS camp is to get students interested in science and math programs as their future careers.” With the assistance of the nearpeer instructors, the interns were divided into six groups and each group conducted experiments to learn about electricity, cardiology, blood typing, types of bacteria, DNA, dentistry, and CSI techniques. The small-group structure allows the near-peers to interact one-on-one with the interns to enhance the learning experience. “The activities are designed to get the students to do some critical thinking,” said Texas State University student and near-peer mentor Vanessa Foster. The radiation therapy major said that she was impressed with the students’ knowledge. “They are all very smart,” she said. “The activities are very challenging, and they all did a good job of accomplishing them. I’ve had a great time being their instructor.” Jonathan Melton, a University of Texas at San Antonio accounting major and near-peer mentor, said he’s learning just as much as
the interns in his group. “As an accounting major, I never knew any of this stuff,” he said. “It’s a better experience than I could have hoped for.” Eighth grade student and GEMS intern Justin Nguyen said that his favorite school subjects are math and science, but he is unsure of what major he wants to pursue when he gets to college. He is now considering majoring in math or science after enjoying some hands-on activities in the GEMS and encourages other students to experience the camp. “It’s great program,” he said. “[It has] a lot of hands-on activities with fantastic instructors. It’s also a great chance to meet new people and learn new things.” “We don’t do these type activities in school,” said sixth-grade intern Hunter Straiting. “It’s a great camp.” The plan is for the USAISR to host another GEMS camp (Level I for middle school students) next summer and then host a Level II camp in 2015 for students entering grades 9 through 11. “In keeping with the goal of the Army Education Outreach Program, we hope to offer the Level II program so that we can invite our GEMS Level I alumni back to the ISR and offer them a more challenging program,” said Gonzales. “This is yet another way that the ISR gives back to the community,” said Truss. “Hopefully this program promotes the desire for them [interns and near-peer mentors] to seek majors in these fields and seek future employment here or other research areas.”
Justin Nguyen, a GEMS intern at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research compares a bite mark and teeth impression during the mock crime scene investigation activity June 20.
NICBR Collaboration Forum Showcases Award-Winning Publication, Projects BY CAREE VANDER LINDEN
USAMRIID PAO AND NICBR PACRS MEMBER
Winners of the 2012 National Interagency Confederation for Biological Research (NICBR) Collaborative Project Award presented their research findings at a special forum held May 7, 2013 at Fort Detrick. The event also showcased the winner of the 2012 NICBR Collaborative Publication Award— the first-ever competition for the best paper authored by a team of scientists representing two or more NICBR laboratories. Both sets of awards were facilitated by the Scientific Interaction Subcommittee (SIS), according to SIS member and moderator Gene Olinger, Ph.D., of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). The awards provide funds for collaborative research projects. The search for 2013 collaborative projects is already well underway; reviews are expected to be completed and awards announced by July 15. To be eligible for the $10,000 award, the project must involve representatives from two or more NICBR partner agencies, Olinger said. In addition, applicants must be less than six years from completion of a fellowship in order to be considered. Jim Swearengen, DVM, kicked off the morning with an overview of the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC), part of the Department of Homeland Security. He was followed by Kimberly Boelte, Ph.D. of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Sandra Li, Ph.D., also of NCI, and De Chen, Ph.D., of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR). Each gave a short presentation on their awardwinning collaborative project; all three were
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conducted in partnership with USAMRIID. Capping off the forum was the announcement of the Best NICBR Collaborative Publication Award Submission for 2012, which went to a team of USAMRIID and NCI investigators for their work to identify potential therapies against staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB). Exposure to SEB triggers an increase in the body’s production of cytokines—the proteins that regulate host response to a pathogen—which in turn causes a heightened inflammatory response. This inflammation often leads to toxic shock syndrome, which can cause organ failure and death. Currently, no licensed treatments are available for SEB intoxication. Kamal Saikh, Ph.D., of USAMRIID, who presented the team’s work, said investiga-
tors had previously shown that a protein called MyD88 plays a key role in signaling the body to produce cytokines following SEB exposure. Significantly, laboratory mice that lacked the MyD88 gene were resistant to lethal challenge with SEB and showed a reduction in levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. This suggested that MyD88 could be a potential target for developing therapeutic interventions. In this study, the scientists developed a synthetic compound called EM-163 and tested it both in cells and in laboratory mice. The compound helped to block the signaling process and successfully protected the mice from toxic shock-induced death. Taken together, the results suggest that EM-163 has potential for therapeutic use against SEB intoxication.
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Co-author Teri Kissner of USAMRIID noted that the idea for the study that led to the winning publication was “born” at the Spring Research Festival in 2010, where she was presenting a poster. “During the [poster] session, Dave Waugh [from NCI] came by. We had already done some work with these compounds and his group was interested in getting involved…he offered to help by performing the expression of the MyD88 protein,” she recalled. Now, three research festivals later, the group has an award-winning paper to its credit and continues to collaborate. Saikh, Waugh and the rest of the team are studying a more refined compound that has demonstrated broad-spectrum antiviral activity. They have already submitted an invention disclosure for the work. The paper, “Therapeutic Inhibition of Pro-Inflammatory Signaling and Toxicity to Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B by a Synthetic Dimeric BB-Loop Mimetic of MyD88,” was published in July 2012 in the journal PLoS ONE. Authors were Teri L. Kissner, Gordon Ruthel, Shahabuddin Alam, Eileen Larkin, Stefan Fernandez, Robert G. Ulrich and Kamal U. Saikh of USAMRIID; Sun Ping and David S. Waugh of NCI; and Enrique Mann, Dariush Ajami, Mitra Rebek and Julius Rebek, Jr. of The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, Calif. 2012 NICBR Collaborative Project Awards Project Title: The Role of Pericytes in Hantavirus-Induced Vascular Dysfunction Summary: Hantaan virus and Andes virus are pathogenic hantaviruses known to See NICBR, continued on page 8
USAISR Burn Center Receives Re-Verification BY STEVEN GALVAN
USAISR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center located within the San Antonio Military Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio—Fort Sam Houston, Texas, recently received re-verification by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. “In order to maintain the highest possible standards of healthcare, the center voluntarily requests review and assessment by professional organizations to evaluate its performance,” said Burn Center director, Col. (Dr.) Evan Renz. “The Verification Committee representing these two national organizations commended the Institute for its commitment to excellence and its commitment to providing quality burn care to its patients.” The ABA is dedicated to improving the lives of everyone af-
fected by burn injury. With more than 3,500 members worldwide, the ABA and its members dedicate their efforts and resources to promoting and supporting burnrelated research, education, care, rehabilitation, and prevention. The ACS is devoted to developing and implementing meaningful programs for trauma care in local, regional, national, and international arenas through education, professional development, standards of care, and assessment of outcomes. As the sole burn center for the Department of Defense, the USAISR Burn Center is one of the Nation’s largest, with approximately 800 annual admissions. It is also one of approximately 60 centers in the United States to receive verification by these prestigious organizations. “Achievement of this distinction is a reflection of the enduring commitment to excellence,” said Renz. “The multidisciplinary team at the Burn Center is committed
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to providing the highest quality healthcare for its beneficiaries.” Since 2003, the Burn Center has cared for more than 975 wounded warriors evacuated from Iraq and Afghanistan, and more than 3,000 civilian emergency patients from the South Central Texas region. The Burn Center employs approximately 300 staff members (Army, civil service, and contractors) with multiple critical burn care skills. The USAISR is a subordinate command of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command. The mission to “optimize combat casualty care” is accomplished by conducting science and clinical research in the fields of damage control resuscitation, hemostasis, engineering, and tissue regeneration affecting combat casualties, to include burns. “General Caravalho [USAMRMC commander, Brig. Gen. (P) (Dr.) Joseph Caravalho Jr.] and I are extremely proud of the re-verification,” said USAISR commander, Col. (Dr.) Michael A. Weber. “This
Members of the Verification Committee (left) representing the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma listen to a pass down from University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio medical student Sarah Mitchell during Burn Intensive Care Unit rounds May 15. Photo by Steven Galvan, USAISR Public Affairs achievement is a testament of our commitment to providing the best possible care for our patients and recognition of the enduring value
returned on the investments by the Medical Research and Materiel Command and the U.S. Army Medical Command.”
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Like most school aged children, students attending Whittier Elementary in Frederick could not wait for the end of the school year, anxious for days filled with sleeping in, cookouts and swimming with friends. Frederick County Public Schools concluded the 2012-13 school year June 14, and Soldiers from Fort Detrick helped celebrate at Whittier Elementary School, re-
tiring the American flag and the singing of the National Anthem. Whittier Elementary is the Fort Detrick feeder elementary school, bringing the Frederick and Fort Detrick communities together by lowering the United States Flag as a symbol that the school year has come to a close with the children and adults singing patriotic songs and putting together an exciting and meaningful program.
Photo by Jerry Schumeyer, Fort Detrick Chapel
Last week, June 17-21, the Fort Detrick chapel was transformed into an imaginary castle called Kingdom Rock. As the children and their parents entered the castle gates they walked over the moat. At the entrance they were greeted by princesses, a queen, and a squire, and were taught by characters of the Bible, King David and Queen Esther on how to stay strong through God’s Word. There were about 60 children and 25 volunteers. New songs were sung, and arts and crafts projects were made and much fun was had by all! The final night was concluded with a barbeque of hamburgers, hotdogs, and dessert.
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cause severe internal bleeding in humans. However, the mechanism of disease is unknown. Blood vessels are composed of endothelial cells, which are frequently surrounded by another cell type—called pericytes—that function to regulate the endothelial cells. This project examines the interplay between viruses, pericytes and endothelial cells in order to determine whether pericytes contribute to the disease process. Principal Investigators: Dr. Kimberly Boelte, NCI and Dr. Michael Lindquist, USAMRIID Project Title: Evaluating the Alarmin, HMGN1, as a T cell independent immune adjuvant when combined with B. anthracis capsule Summary: Scientists at NCI are using a new class of immune modulators called alarmins to enhance vaccines. Alarmins attract and activate white blood cells. NCI scientists have demonstrated that an alarmin, HMGN1, dramatically improves an anti-tumor vaccine in mice. Through this collaboration, USAMRIID and NCI scientists hope to determine whether HMGN1 can enhance a new
anthrax vaccine that targets the bacterial capsule. Principal Investigators: Dr. Feng Wei, NCI and CPT Katie Carr, USAMRIID Project Title: Mechanistic Characterization of Bacterial Secretion Systems with Super-resolution Fluorescence Microscopy Summary: NCI scientists are developing new fluorescent microscopic imaging techniques that can be used to study bacteria and viruses in spatial detail, which is not possible with conventional light microscopy alone. This new technology enables characterization of complex structures within bacteria, specifically the structures that secrete toxins from bacteria into host cells. USAMRIID scientists are using NCI’s methodology to examine these organisms’ ability to precisely organize toxin delivery, which is an essential component of their virulence. Knowing more about the detailed workings of these systems will help scientists to design new and better targeted therapeutics. Principal Investigators: CPT Sanjay Krishnaswamy, USAMRIID and Dr. De Chen, SAIC-Frederick, FNLCR
Fort Detrick Exchange Celebrates Re-Grand Opening
The Fort Detrick Exchange Store celebrated its ReGrand Opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 20. Left to right: Col. Steven Middlecamp, USAG Fort Detrick commander; Natalia Meyer, Exchange store manager; Staff Sgt. Scott, customer; Jonathan Bright, Exchange general manager; and John Shiroky, Exchange service business manager.
Photo by Jeffrey Soares, USAMRMC Public Affairs
The Fort Detrick Exchange Store celebrated its Re-Grand Opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 20. Formerly known as AAFES (Army and Air Force Exchange Service), the Exchange received an updated new look that includes
new signage and graphics throughout the interior and exterior of the store. A new electronic gas price board has been installed along Porter Street, and within the store, there are new Snack Avenue and Power Zone areas for customers.
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USAMRICD Opens New Lactation Rooms for Its Nursing Mothers BY CINDY KRONMAN
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On May 7, 2013, the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense officially opened newly renovated space to provide an appropriate area for MRICD employees who are nursing mothers. The creation of the Wellness Center for Nursing Mothers was driven by concerns expressed during a January sensing session between the commander and the institute’s female staff members. The question of lactation rooms was initially raised concerning the replacement facility under construction, but quickly led to a discussion on the inadequacy of the designated room in the current facilities and how more than one room was needed. “It became clear,” said Col. Bruce Schoneboom, USAMRICD’s commander, “that the space we had was not appropriate, nor did it really meet the intention of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” The ACA revises the Fair Labor Standards Act, requiring employers to provide a suitable location and break period in which nursing mothers can express breast milk. Efforts began immediately to locate and renovate appropriate space. Facilities manager Denise Hott, from USAMRICD’s Logistics Office, was instrumental in identifying the rooms and getting the renovations completed in a short period of time. Schoneboom presented Hott with an institute coin at the Wellness Center ribbon cutting in appreciation of her efforts. The new space is located in E3100, the USAMRICD’s headquarters building. The Logistics Office enclosed two small rooms
in an area adjoining one of the women’s restrooms, thereby providing an available source of water for washing breast shields, bottles, and other items. New faucets were installed on the sinks to better accommodate the washing of these items, as were new shelves above the sinks. The two lactation rooms were each fitted with new lighting, an electrical outlet, a countertop and a chair. Doors on the rooms lock to give the occupant privacy. Many professional health care associations, Schoneboom noted, support breast feeding infants for up to 12 months if possible, but at least for the first 6 months, because it has been shown to improve the babies’ health. One the barriers preventing mothers from breast feeding for as long as is recommended, is the lack of facilities in the workplace. “Babies are healthier, families are healthier, and our nation is healthier, as a result,” said Schoneboom of being supportive of a mother’s choice to breast feed her baby. “Providing this space is the right thing to do and makes sure that we follow through with the intent of the law.” While none of the institute’s employees are currently nursing mothers, that’s about to change in the next few months, with one new mother currently on maternity leave and several other employees expecting. The soon-to-be mothers are excited about the new lactation rooms. “The rooms are really nice,” said biologist Cristin Rothwell, who is expecting her first child at the end of June. “We’re very appreciative of what the institute has done. It’s one less thing to worry about when your maternity leave is over and you’re back at work.”
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Mother-to-be, biologist Cristin Rothwell joins Col. Bruce Schoneboom, USAMRICD commander, to open the institute’s newly renovated lactation rooms . Photo by Darrell Jesonis, USAMRICD Research biologist Heidi Hoard-Fruchey, Ph.D., who got the whole discussion started at the sensing session, was appreciative of how quickly the commander and his Logistics staff addressed the issue. HoardFruchey has had two children, now 7 and 4, during her tenure at the USAMRICD and remembers the awkwardness of having to find a private place to express milk when she came back to work while still breast feeding each of them.
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“They’ve done really well here. The set up is great,” she remarked on viewing the renovated space. To coincide with the opening of these new lactation rooms, the USAMRICD also published a policy on providing a “reasonable break time and space for expressing breast milk at work.” The policy defines responsibilities and procedures, and also designates the building custodian as the individual who oversees scheduling of the lactation rooms.
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USAMMCE Displays Medical Products, Knowledge at Local ‘State Fair’ in Germany
SGT Coleman explaining equipment to one of Pirmasens’ Mayors (left) and the Commander of the Rheinland Pfalz State Command (middle).
Photo by CW4 Johnson Rollins, Chief Clinical Engineering Division
BY DORIS CRITTENDEN USAMMCE PAO
Approximately 250,000 visitors flocked to the city of Pirmasens, Germany, to enjoy the festivities surrounding this year’s “Rhineland Pfalz Tag.” This year marked the 250th birthday of Pirmasens, USAMMCE’s host nation community. Since 1983, a different city in the German state of Rhineland Pfalz has been
hosting this annual event, which includes a variety of displays, dance performances, games, and local music. Traditionally, the German and the American Military Forces put on displays for the public and take turns hosting a military reception. Maj. Gen. Aundre F. Piggee, Commanding General of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command (21st TSC) hosted this year’s reception. The Clinical Engineering
Division sponsored a USAMMCE display that included an IV pump, a patient monitor, a portable defibrillator, and a ventilator along with its test measure and diagnostics equipment. Spec. Christopher Hill, a USAMMCE staff member who helped demonstrate the equipment, said, “It was a good way to show ourselves to the community.”
The Power of Perspective BY FORT DETRICK EAP Current economic conditions are beyond our control, yet they can have a heavy impact on our everyday lives. During this time of unease it is common to feel increased tension, anxiety, or even depression. However, it is possible to learn to accept difficult circumstances and cope with adversity in a healthy, productive manner. While we cannot always control what happens to us, much of how we respond to life’s events depends on how we perceive what is happening to us. If we see a life event as a threat, for example, we may react more negatively and helplessly than if we see it as a “challenge.” Here are some tips that can help alter your perception and build resilience during difficult times: Avoid seeing crises as insurmountable problems.
Try looking beyond the present to how future circumstances may be a little better. Note any subtle ways in which you might already feel somewhat better as you deal with difficult situations. Accept that change is a part of living. Certain goals may no longer be attainable as a result of adverse situations. Accepting circumstances that cannot be changed can help you focus on circumstances that you can alter. Nurture a positive view of yourself. Developing confidence in your ability to solve problems and trusting your instincts helps build resilience. When negativity creeps in, find something positive to focus on. Keep things in perspective. Even when facing very painful events, try to consider the stressful situation in a broader context
and keep a long-term perspective. Avoid blowing the event out of proportion. Maintain a hopeful outlook. An optimistic outlook enables you to expect that good things will happen in your life. Try visualizing what you want, rather than worrying about what you fear. Focus on those things in your life that bring you joy. When people struggle with challenging changes in their lives, they often feel alone. It is helpful to remember that there are a number of resources available on post that offer support. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is one resource that provides confidential, screening and assessment, referral and follow up services to all DA Civilians, military retirees, and family members at no cost. Employees may contact the EAP at 301-6194657 to schedule a confidential appointment.
4th of July News
BY THE ARMY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM FORT DETRICK
Summer Holiday celebrations often include barbeques, picnics, water sports, vacationing with family and friends, and fireworks. However, many holiday weekends can be filled with tragedy instead of celebration. The Fourth of July is one of the deadliest holidays of the year when it comes to alcohol-impaired driving crashes on our highways. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), during July 4th, holidays over the last five years (from 2007 to 2011), 780 people lost their lives in crashes involving
drivers who had BACs of at least .08 g/dL. This summer, don’t let your celebrations end in an arrest or tragedy. The consequences are serious and real. Not only do you risk injuring yourself or
someone else, but the trauma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest for driving while impaired can be significant and not the way you want to celebrate the July 4th holiday.
Drinking Water Quality Report Fort Detrick’s 2012 Drinking Water Quality Report is available for community review. The report summarizes water quality information collected by water suppliers to comply with drinking water regulations. In 1996, Congress amended the Safe Drinking Water Act, which added a provision requiring all community water systems to deliver to their customers a brief annual water quality report. Find it at: • The Public Affairs Office, Headquarters 810 Schreider Street, Suite 213 or call 301-619-2060; • The Environmental Management Office, 1546 Porter Street, 3rd Floor; • Electronic copies delivered to the family housing units; • Hard copies posted on public bulletin boards in barracks and tenants/organizations and; • Hard copies available at the Post Library, 1520 Freedman Drive. For more information, call Mark Lewis, Fort Detrick Environmental Management Office, at (301) 619-3136.
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