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Barquist Army Health Clinic Flying High for 66 Years Laboratory Passes CAP Accreditation Survey with Happy Birthday U.S. Air Force Zero Deficiencies
Col. Mitchell E. Brew, commander, Barquist Army Health Clinic, presents Al O’Quinn and Megan Baker with awards and a Commander’s Coin for the BAHC Clinical Laboratory passing the College of American Pathologists on-site inspection, Aug. 20, with zero deficiencies. Photo by Nick Minecci COL. MITCHELL E. BREW BAHC COMMANDER
The Clinical Laboratory at the Barquist Army Health Clinic passed its College of American Pathologists on-site inspection, Aug. 20, with zero deficiencies. CAP is the world’s largest association composed exclusively of pathologists certified by the American Board of Pathology and is widely considered the leader in laboratory quality assurance, according to Maj. Thomas A. Summers, BAHC’s Clinical Laboratory Director. The CAP’s program is often called the gold standard and the most respected and recognized laboratory accreditation program in the world. During the CAP visit, inspectors examined the laboratory’s records and quality control procedures for the past two years against more than 1,000 detailed and focused requirements. They also examined staff qualifications, equipment and facilities, standard operating procedures, the laboratory safety program, and overall management, in accordance with the requirements of the CAP accreditation standards.
CAP inspectors commented favorably on the high-quality testing, documentation and organization of which is managed by Megan Baker and Al O’Quinn. “BAHC’s Clinical is a high complexity laboratory, which services approximately 600 patients a month; performing on average about 4,000 tests per month,” said O’Quinn. “The laboratory was found to be in compliance with CAP’s rigorous accreditation standards, which are designed to help ensure the highest standards of care,” Summer’s said. “CAP accreditation has long been considered the gold standard against which laboratories are measured, and we are especially proud that the [United States Army Research Institute of Infectious Diseases] inspection resulted in zero deficiencies also,” he added. The program is based on rigorous accreditation standards that are translated into detailed and focused checklist requirements. The checklists, which provide a quality practice blueprint for laboratories to follow, are used by the inspection teams as a guide to assess the overall management and operation of the laboratory.
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Maj. Charles Morris, chief, AE Evaluation Programs, and Maj. James Weinstein, division chief, Air Force Medical Evaluation Support Activity on Fort Detrick, commemorated the 66th birthday of the U.S. Air Force, Sept. 18, with a spirited rendition of the Air Force song, followed by cake and refreshments. Members of the U.S. Army were also on hand to join in the celebration. The Air Force gained formal recognition as a separate service with the National Security Act of 1947. This Act, signed into law by President Harry S. Truman, created a department responsible for duties once shared by the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. Photo by Sidney Hinds
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Fire Prevention Week
MICHAEL S. CUSTER
FORT DETRICK FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES
The Fort Detrick Fire & Emergency Services, Fire Prevention Division, would like to remind everyone that Oct. 6 through Oct. 12 is National Fire Prevention Week. We will be kicking off Fire Prevention Week this year with an open house at their new station on Ditto Avenue, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be numerous activities for young and old alike to participate in, as well as hot dogs and other light refreshments served. We will also have fire prevention education booths set up at several facilities during different days that week, below are a list of locations and dates for these events: Monday, Oct. 7, Bldg. 810, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.8, Bldg. 1507, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.9, Bldg. 1405, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct.10, Bldg. 1520, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. National Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, which killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on Oct. 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on Oct. 9, 1871. In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day proclamation, and since 1922 Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which Oct. 9 falls. According to the National Archives and Records Administration’s Library Information Center, it is the longest running public health and safety observance on record. The President of the United States has signed a proclamation proclaiming a national observance during that week every year since 1925. “Prevent Kitchen Fires” is this year’s National Fire
Prevention Week theme, and it’s a campaign for fire safety beginning Oct. 7. Created and sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association, the goal of National Fire Prevention Week is to educate families on what causes home fires, how to prevent them, and what to do in an emergency situation. NFPA has been the official sponsor of this campaign since 1922, making it the longest running public health and safety observance on record. Additionally, The United States Army Installation Command, Fire Protection Division, has compiled data for structural fire causes and the information gathered shows that from fiscal year 2009 to FY 2012, IMCOM Fire Departments have responded to 2,263 structural fires. A high percentage was found to be cooking related. The Fort Detrick Fire & Emergency Services, Fire
Afternoon Retreat Information Beginning in October, traffic at the Porter Street light and the Old Farm Gate will stop to pay respect to the United States Flag during the afternoon retreat. At 4:57 p.m. the light on Porter St. at the 7th Street gate and Old Farm gate will be blocked by the Fort Detrick police and Soldiers. This will prevent driving for the duration of the retreat. More information will be forthcoming.
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Prevention Division provides the following fire safety tips for personnel and their families: - “Prevent Kitchen Fires at work and at home.” - Have a fire extinguisher accessible in your kitchen. - Never use water to put out a grease fire, always smother if possible with a lid, or use baking soda or flour if you don’t have a fire extinguisher available. - Install smoke detectors in every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home and check the batteries often. Note: remember when you change your clock to change your batteries. - Once you’re out, stay out! Do not re-enter a burning building. - Once you are out of the workplace or your home call 9-1-1 immediately. - Practice your home fire escape plan at least twice a year. For more information on National Fire Prevention Week visit: www.NFPA.org.
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Maj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho Jr. Commanding general, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick
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Preparedness is Key When Seconds Count GARTH PHOEBUS
USAG EMERGENCY MANAGER
September is National Preparedness Month. Americans must be prepared for disasters, man-made and natural. Knowing what to do during an emergency is an important part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. Why Worry About Thunderstorms? Lightning Facts - There is no safe place outdoors when a thunderstorm is nearby. - The vast majority of lightning victims waited too long before seeking safe shelter. - Lightning fatalities are most common during summer afternoons and evenings. - The energy from one lightning flash could light a 100-watt light bulb for more than 3 months. - The channel of air through which lightning passes can be heated to 50,000°F – hotter than the surface of the sun! The rapid heating and cooling of the air near the lightning channel causes a shock wave that results in the sounds we know as “thunder.” How Far Away Is the Lightning? - Count the number of seconds between a flash of lightning and the sound of the resulting thunder. - Divide this number 5 to get an estimate of the distance in miles to the lightning strike. - Remember, if you are outdoors and can hear thunder, you are in danger of being struck by lightning.
Lightning Fact and Fiction Fiction: If it is not raining, then there is no danger from lightning. Fact: Lightning often strikes outside of heavy rain and may occur as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall. This is especially true in the western United States where thunderstorms sometimes produce very little rain. Fiction: The rubber soles of shoes or rubber tires on a car will protect you from being struck by lightning. Fact: Rubber-soled shoes or rubber tires provide NO protection from lightning. The steel frame of a hard-topped vehicle provides increased protection if you are not touching metal. Although you may be injured if lightning strikes your car, you are much safer inside a vehicle than outside. Fiction: People struck by lightning should not be touched because they carry an electrical charge. Fact: Lightning-strike victims carry no electrical charge and should be helped immediately. Anyone who has been hit by lightning requires immediate professional medical care. Call 9-1-1 and begin CPR immediately if the person has stopped breathing. Use an Automatic External Defibrillator if one is available. Contact your local American Red Cross chapter for information on CPR and first aid classes. Fiction: “Heat lightning” occurs after very hot summer days and poses no threat.
Fact: “Heat lightning” is a term used to describe lightning from a thunderstorm too far away for the thunder to be heard. What YOU Can Do Before Severe Weather Strikes Develop a plan for you and your family at home, work, school, and when outdoors and practice your plan. The American Red Cross offers tips at: www.redcross.org and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at: www.ready.gov. When Dangerous Weather Approaches Avoid the Lightning Threat - Have a lightning safety plan. Know where you’ll go for safety and how much time it will take to get there. Make sure your plan allows enough time to reach safety. - Postpone activities. Before going outdoors, check the forecast for thunderstorms. Consider postponing activities to avoid being caught in a dangerous situation. - Monitor the weather. Look for signs of a developing thunderstorm such as darkening skies, flashes of lightning, or increasing wind. - Get to a safe place. If you hear thunder, even a distant rumble, immediately move to a safe place. - When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! Fully enclosed buildings with wiring and plumbing provide the best protection. Sheds, picnic shelters, tents or covered porches do not protect you from lightning. If a sturdy building is not nearby, get into a hard topped metal vehicle and close all the windows. Stay inside until 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder.
- If you hear thunder, don’t use a corded phone. Cordless phones, cell phones and other wireless handheld devices are safe to use. - Keep away from electrical equipment, wiring and water pipes. Sensitive electronics should be unplugged well in advance of thunderstorms. Don’t take a bath, shower or use other plumbing during a thunderstorm. When Caught Outside During Thunder There is no safe place outside during a thunderstorm. Plan ahead to avoid this dangerous situation! If you’re outside and hear thunder, the only way to significantly reduce your risk of becoming a lightning casualty is to get inside a substantial building or hard-topped metal vehicle as fast as you can. Remember, there is no substitute for getting to a safe place. - Avoid open areas and stay away from isolated tall trees, towers, or utility poles. Do not be the tallest object in the area. - Stay away from metal conductors such as wires or fences. Metal does not attract lightning, ut lightning can travel long distances through it. For more information on lightning safety, please visit: www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov. Be on the lookout for more information in the future on other hazards and preparedness information. With this information, YOU can recognize severe weather, develop a plan, and be ready to act when threatening weather approaches. Remember, your safety and the safety of those in your care, is up to YOU!
New Vehicle Laws Rodeo Night Rounds Take Effect in October Up New Recruits CHARLES HARRIDAY
USAG INSTALLATION SAFETY MANAGEMENT OFFICE
More than 90 Army, Navy, and Air Force recruits took the Oath of Induction at the J Bar W Ranch in Union Bridge, Md., at Rodeo Night, Aug. 17. Maj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho Jr., USAMRMC and Fort Detrick commander, presented the oath.
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More than 90 Army, Navy, and Air Force recruits took the Oath of Induction at the J Bar W Ranch in Union Bridge, Md., at Rodeo Night Aug. 17, sponsored by Fort Detrick’s Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation. Maj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho Jr., commander, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick, presented the oath.
Master Sgt. Brooks Reeves, 21st Signal Brigade EEO sang the National Anthem and the Fort Detrick Color Guard presented the flag. More than 3,000 community members came out to support the event. “It’s an honor to team up with Fort Detrick each year and show our support to the soldiers and family members.” said Lisa Williams, operator of the J Bar W Ranch.
On Oct. 1, updated legislation involving hand held devices and seat belts will be enforced to promote Toward Zero Death Maryland. Governor Martin O’Malley has signed a Maryland bill requiring all passengers within a vehicle to wear their individual seat belt and also categorizes a driver using a cell phone while a vehicle is in motion as a primary offense. Below are important facts regarding the updated legislation. SEAT BELTS - Tickets can be issued to drivers and front seat passengers even if no other violation is observed. - Each person that is not buckled up (driver and passenger) may receive a ticket of up to $50 for not wearing a seatbelt. - In the case where any passenger under the age of 16 years of age is not buckled up, the driver will receive a ticket for each offense. For instance, if a driver is stopped and not wearing a seat belt and a passenger under the age of 16 is also not restrained, the driver will receive a $50 adult seat belt ticket for himself and a $50 ticket for the passenger. - The child safety seat belt law is mandating the use of child safety seats to any child younger than the age of 8, unless the child is 4ft 9in or taller or weighs 65 pounds or over. Any child that does not fall within these requirements must be secured in a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved child safety seat. - If a teenager is issued a ticket for not wearing a seat belt, or talking on the cell
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phone – this could affect their graduate driver license (GDL). It may also require that the teen start the process over. CELL PHONES - Effective Oct. 1, Maryland’s cell phone law now prohibits a driver from using a cell phone while a motor vehicle is in motion. - Law enforcement officers can stop a driver solely for using a cell phone – no other offense is needed. - Drivers will receive a fine of up to: - $75 – first offense $125 – second offense $175 – third & subsequent offense WHAT CAN YOU DO? - Park the phone before you drive! Talking on a cell phone or texting is a leading source of driver distraction. - Manage your time. Driving is not the time to talk or text on a cell phone. - Drive defensively. Just because you don’t drive distracted doesn’t mean that others won’t. - Ride responsibly. If you are a passenger and a driver is using a handheld cell phone, ask them to pull over or wait until they arrive at the destination. Avoid causing distractions as well. - Buckle up every time, day and night, in every seat! Motorists should buckle up every time they go out, both day and night, and in all seating positions. - Set a good example! Children and young drivers model adult behavior. Adults who use a handheld cell phone while driving or who don’t buckle up are sending children the message that those behaviors are acceptable. Fort Detrick Standard September 20, 2013
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Exceptional Families Fort Detrick Assists in County Make Memories Through Fire Fighting Response Fort Detrick Program MICHELLE HEWITT USAG EFMP
Tai Diaz enjoyed a day of riding horses at the North Fork School of Equitation. Diaz is part of the Exceptional Family Member Program which serves family members of all active duty personnel that have a special need or disability.
The Fort Detrick Army Community Service Exceptional Family Member Program gave families a chance to make some special memories this summer. The program, which serves family members of all active duty personnel that have a special need or disability, provided several recreational experiences, including horseback riding at the North Fork School of Equitation in Jefferson, Md. Lt. Ramses Diaz-Vargas, father of 7-yearold Tai, said, “As a dad, sharing this experience and seeing everyone smiling and enjoying themselves means a lot to me. Activities help families to experience new ways to connect and create new memories that will have a direct impact in their lives. The program also organized ice skating, fishing, bowling, moon bounces and swim lessons. Diaz-Vargas added, “As a parent, these great memories give me the confidence to continue moving forward.” For more information on the Exceptional Family Member Program, visit: http:// www.detrick.army.mil/efmp.
The Fort Detrick Fire Department was dispatched on Mon., Sept. 9, to a threealarm fire in support of the Frederick County Fire and Rescue. According to the press release, first arriving units encountered heavy fire conditions in a first floor apartment. The incident commander quickly requested additional resources, including a rapid intervention dispatch and second and third alarms. According to the release, the bulk of the fire was out at 5 p.m. Firefighters continued to extinguish hot spots, monitor conditions and conduct overhaul until late evening. Newly appointed Fort Detrick and Forest Glen Fire and Emergency Services Fire Chief Brian Wheeler said, “Our relationship and support of the surrounding community is absolutely essential. Fires of this size and complexity require manpower that no single station has or can provide.” When not responding to fires or assisting the community, the Fort Detrick Fire Department focuses on fire safety and education. “We are very proactive with our fire prevention program,” said Wheeler. “We concentrate our efforts during Prevention Week (October 6-13 this year), but open our doors for station tours throughout the year. We also offer fire extinguisher training and CPR/AED training at Fort Detrick.” The fire caused extensive damage to six units, but injuries were minor, according to the press release. Wheeler emphasized that the key to survival is having a plan.
Whether it’s making an interception,
The Fort Detrick Fire Department assisted Frederick County in fighting a three-alarm blaze that displaced several families on Sept. 9. Photo Courtesy of the Fort Detrick Fire Department
“Remember that fire safety, prevention and preparation is essential,” said Wheeler. “Ensure your smoke alarms are functioning and the batteries are changed. Also, make sure that your family has a fire safety plan and escape route that is not only planned but exercised.”
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Art Exhibit Honors Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors MELISSA BRACHFELD
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE
Artist and traumatic brain injury survivor Eliette Markhbein will share her art and story at a special program at the Medical Museum Science Café in the Silver Spring Civic Building from 6-7 p.m., Sept. 24. The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. This program recognizes Markhbein’s concurrent exhibits, including the exhibition, “WHACK’ed ... and then everything was different,” which opened at [The Health Sciences and Human Services Library,] located in Baltimore, Md., in August 2013 and will run through Oct. 8. “I hope the portraits offer inspiration to those recently injured; kinship and identity with such icons is a powerful emotion, encompassing pride, pleasure and self-compassion, all of which are in short supply during the rehabilitation process,” said Markhbein. Markhbein constructed the portrait series to raise awareness of TBIs. Her subjects include former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, professional athlete Troy Aikman, renowned actor George Clooney, news correspondent Bob Woodruff and service member Claudia Carreon who was injured in Iraq. “By representing faces of TBI survivors on a large scale, I hope to elicit emotional intimacy and universality,” said Markhbein. “More importantly, I wanted to show examples of brain injury survivors who moved on to have full, productive lives.” Also small-scale reproductions of the portraits featured in WHACK’ed were installed in NMHM’s lobby in March 2013, and are on display through Sept. 30. For more information call (301) 319-3300 or visit http:// www.medicalmuseum.mil.
Gwen Nelmes (left), tour program coordinator at the National Museum of Health and Medicine (NMHM); Helaina Blume (center), NMHM exhibits specialist; and Steve Hill, NMHM exhibits manager, assist in the installation of,”WHACK’ed ... and then everything was different” at the University of Maryland’s Health Sciences and Human Services Library in Baltimore, Md. Photo courtesy National Museum of Health and Medicine
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Naval Medical Logistics Command Executive Officer Promoted to Captain JULIUS L. EVANS NMLC PAO
In the serenity of his backyard, Capt. Edward J. Sullivan, NMLC’s Executive Officer, took the oath of office during a ceremony where he was promoted to his present rank Sept. 1. Present at the ceremony was long-time friend, Daniel M. Shelley, Lt. Cmdr., USN (Ret.), who handled the pinning duties, while Capt. Sullivan’s wife, Jennifer, took the photographs. Son of Mary J. Sullivan and Edward J. Sullivan, Sr., of Kings Park, N.Y., Capt. Sullivan is a 1979 graduate of Saint Anthony’s High School, formerly located in Smithtown, N.Y. In 1984, he graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. In that same year, he began his military career as a United States Marine Corps motor transport officer. He was promoted to the rank of major prior to accepting a Health Science Professionals Scholarship in 1996, at which time he transferred to the United States Navy. Subsequently, he graduated from Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., with an O.D. Throughout his illustrious career, Sullivan served in a number of unique positions that included Deputy Surgeon of the Combined Forces Special Operations Consolidated Command, Navy Medicine’s logistics chief (M42), a Medical Logistics Fellow at the Center for Naval Analyses, and the Commanding Officer of 1st Medical Logistics Company where he received the Robert A. Edgar Award while on a year-long deployment in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, as the Navy’s Operational Medical Logistician of the Year. He was also the Director of Medical Planning at Naval Medical Logistics Command and most recently, the Executive Officer of Naval Medical Logistics Command. In his current capacity, Sullivan oversees the day-to-day activities of the Navy’s medical logistics experts responsible for supporting all forces afloat and Military Treatment Facilities world-wide. However, his responsibilities span far beyond that of a master logistician. “About a month ago I noticed some irritation in my right eye. After a few hours I had an uncomfortable stye develop on my upper eyelid. After a couple of days of applying the traditional home remedy of warm compresses with no success, I asked Ed for a hallway consult,” explained Robert (Bob) Osing, NMLC Legal Counselor. “He obliged and first asked if my family liked egg salad. I answered affirmatively but wondered what my bad eye had to do with lunch.
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Capt. Edward J. Sullivan, NMLC’s Executive Officer thanks Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Leslie Sias, CHC, USN, after the Benediction at the NMLC Change of Command ceremony where Capt. Mary S. Seymour relieved Capt. James B. Poindexter III, Sept. 5.
Ed then explained that I should hard boil an egg, wrap it in a wet face cloth and apply it to my eye. The egg shape fits perfectly into the socket between the eye and the nose. More importantly, the egg retains its gentle heat far longer than any warm compress. It worked! Plus, once the egg cooled, I got to consume the medical device.” Gilbert (Bert) Hovermale, the NMLC’s Director for Acquisition Management also shared insight to Capt. Sullivan’s passion for the mission. “He was one of the first people to understand the impact that sequestration and the recent furlough would have on our contracting mission,” Hovermale said. “He reached out to leaders across Navy Medicine early and often to emphasize the need to get contracting requirements in early because of the diminished capacity we would have during the furlough period. His leadership was instrumental in making certain we could still execute our contracting mission during these turbulent times.” Sullivan explained why he decided to have a small promotion ceremony in the quiet surroundings that nestle his home. “A promotion ceremony is normally shared at the command level, but we had an upcoming change of command ceremony. I did not see the need to go through the challenges of having a ceremony for myself when all hands were actively engaged in ensuring our change of command ceremony went off without a hitch,” Sullivan said. “Coming directly from a Marine Corps unit to NMLC was tough, but Capt. Sullivan helped make the transition easier for me as he was a prior Marine. After being greenside, I could certainly tell that a Marine was still underneath that Navy uniform,” said Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Rashawn T. Lynch, NMLC’s Sexual Assault
Mr. Daniel M. Shelley, Lt. Cmdr., USN, congratulates Capt. Sullivan after having conducted the “pinning” ceremony.
As with Daylight Savings Time, Navy personnel change uniforms from Dress Blues to Dress Whites. During those time frames, all military personnel are subjected to an inspection. Here, Capt. Select Edward J. Sullivan inspects the troops shortly after the transition from Blues to Whites. and Prevention Response Victim’s Advocate. Lynch continued, “From the words he chooses to speak, to the meticulous care he takes in uniform appearance, he has epitomized my expectation of any officer in uniform. Personally, I’m not used to seeing a naval executive officer work out with the enlisted Sailors let alone share sea stories with us, but that is a trait we have come to enjoy with Capt. Sullivan. His leadership is unparalleled and he makes one want to do his or her best. I have enjoyed the short time I’ve worked with him and I now have a greater respect for the position, rank and him as a professional and a person. The bar has been set high for my next executive officer.”
Capt. Sullivan greets attendees of the Naval Medical Logistics Command Change of Command ceremony Sept. 5., where Capt. Mary S. Seymour relieved Capt. James B. Poindexter III
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Hispanic Heritage Observance Celebrates Diversity, Military Service Presidential Proclamation As César Chávez’s example
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USAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND
National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2013
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Fort Detrick leadership hosted a Hispanic Heritage observance Sept. 17 in the Community Activity Center. The event celebrates the contributions Hispanics have given to their communities and nation, including military service. Guest speaker Dr. Elizabeth Molina Morgan spoke about Hispanic culture. Molina discussed the consistent increase in Hispanic populations within communities in the U.S. throughout the last ten years. “We have so many Hispanic cultures within the U.S., South America, Asia and Europe serving in the military, and we’re not going anywhere.We are one family within the military,” Lead Equal Opportunity Leader Sgt. 1st class Kathleen Williams said. Master Sgt. Daniel Santiago, a native of Puerto Rico, also spoke at the observance. Santiago was accompanied by his family, including his wife and his daughter. Santiago spoke about his childhood, his career and military experience and how his native culture played a role in who he is today.
From the earliest days of our Republic, Hispanic Americans have written crucial chapters in our national story. Hispanics have honorably defended our country in war and built prosperity during times of peace. They run successful businesses, teach our next generation of leaders, and pioneer scientific and technologSoldiers and civilian workers gather at the Community and Activity ical breakthroughs. This month, Center to listen to several speakers brought in for Hispanic HeriAmerica acknowledges these tage Month. The observation is an annual affair hosted by the Unitvital contributions and celebrates ed States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases. our Hispanic heritage. Photo taken by Sidney Hinds, Special Contributor to the Standard. Hispanic Americans represent an array of distinct and vibrant cultures, each of which enriches communities in valuable ways. Just as America embraces a rich blend of backgrounds, those who journey to our shores embrace America. Sharing the dream of equality and boundless opportunity, many Hispanics have marched for social justice and helped advance America’s journey toward a more perfect Union. Last year, I was proud to estabFrederick Community Collish the César E. Chávez National Dr. Elizabeth Molina Morgan lege students Mike Grate and Monument in honor of an Amerispeaks to the assembly about Jenny Ramos perform a tradithe nuances of Hispanic social tional Hispanic dance. The per- can hero, a man who reminded us that every life has value, that culture and language. She formance was part of a larger together, those who recognize also spoke concerning The dialogue on Hispanic culture demographic shifts in the US their common humanity have the that formed a running thread Hispanic population. power to shape a better world. during the observance.
teaches us, we must never scale back our dreams. My Administration remains committed to building a rising, thriving middle class, a middle class accessible to the Hispanic community and to all Americans. As we continue to implement the Affordable Care Act, more than 10 million uninsured Latinos will gain access to coverage. To reduce health disparities, my Administration will work to educate, engage, and enroll Hispanic Americans in the Health Insurance Marketplace. Last year, we lifted the shadow of deportation off young people who are American in every way but on paper. Today, I am as determined as ever to pass commonsense immigration reform - reform that helps American workers get a fairer deal, adds more than one trillion dollars to our economy, and provides a pathway to earned citizenship. A bipartisan bill consistent with these principles has already passed the Senate, and a growing coalition of Republicans and Democrats is calling for action. Whether our ancestors crossed the Atlantic in 1790 or the Rio Grande in 1970, Americans are bound by a set of common values a love of liberty and justice, the belief that a better life should await anyone willing to work for it. As we celebrate the unique influences of See HERITAGE, continued on page 9
USAG Fort Detrick Celebrates Service BY JENNI BENSON
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The US Army Garrison Fort Detrick hosted a Quarterly Awards Ceremony Sept. 17 at the Community Activities Center. Several awards were presented included the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service, the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service, Career Service Awards and the USAG Employee of the Quarter. Those recognized this quarter for the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service were: Robert P. Craig - Directorate of Safety and Environment Kenneth Daniels - Directorate of Human Resources Michael J. Depies - Internal Review Office Rudy Spencer - Directorate of Safety and Environment Col. Steven P. Middlecamp presented the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service to Mr. Rodger Knepper with the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation. Those recognized this quarter with a Career Service Award are: 10-year length of service awards were presented to: John J. Freniere - Directorate of Public Works Patricia A. Goode - Directorate
of Emergency Services Thomas E. Lakin - DES Jason N. Madrigale - DES John M. McIntire - DPW Paul B. O’Brien - DPW 15-year length of service awards were presented to: Bruce L. Beaver - DPW Brian E. Dixon - DPW Kevin L. Gladhill - DES Melanie S. Reese - DES Shelly J. Steffy - DPW Heather L. Webber - Resource Management Office Charles E. Williams - DES Annemarie Kenny - DFMWR 25-year length of service awards were presented to: Eleanor C. Demasco - Forest Glenn Amy E. Dinges - DPW Jerry A. Johnson - DPW Katherine Szamier-Bennett - DES 40-year length of service award was presented to: Patricia J. Goodrich - Staff Judge Advocate The USAG Employee of the Quarter Award was presented to Mr. Michael Mark with the Resource Management Office. Other nominees included: Marsha Nelson-Duncan -DFMWR Kristi Haines - RMO Ray Riner- DPW For more information about the Quarterly Awards program and nomination process please contact (301) 619-2857.
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Flu Season is Back, Time to Get Your Shots COL. MITCHELL E. BREW BARQUIST ARMY HEALTH CLINIC COMMANDER
Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. Flu vaccines are designed to protect against the influenza viruses that experts predict will be the most common during the upcoming season. The flu season in the United States can begin as early as October and last as late as May. Three kinds of influenza viruses commonly circulate among people today: Influenza A (H1N1) viruses, influenza A (H3N2) viruses, and influenza B viruses.
How do flu vaccines work? Flu vaccines (the flu shot and the nasal-spray flu vaccine) cause antibodies to develop in the body about two weeks after vaccination. These antibodies provide protection against infection with the viruses that are in the vaccine. Why get a flu shot? According to the Centers for Disease Control, influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes-even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. History has shown us that influenza can be epidemic and deadly, but fortunately with the advent of the flu shot, incidence of death have decreased.
Immunizations are the best protection against the flu, and have saved more lives than any other medical measure in history. These preventive efforts have also saved billions of dollars in related healthcare costs and total societal costs. Morbidity from all vaccine-preventable diseases has fallen 90 percent or more for most diseases since the 20th century. Barquist Army Health Clinic will hold influenza vaccinations for: - Active Duty: Oct. 7-9, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Odom Fitness Center (Bldg 1507). - DOD Civilians & Eligible Military Beneficiaries, Oct. 1517, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Odom Fitness Center. - After this time, the vaccine will be available at Barquist’s immunization clinic. - A special block of time is available for school aged children on the Frederick County Teacher work day, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, at Odom Fitness Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Additionally TRICARE covers both shot and nasal spray vaccines. You may obtain the flu vaccines at no cost from any TRICARE retail pharmacy that participates in the vaccination program. A list of participating pharmacies can be found at www.express-scripts.com/tricare/ pharmacy or by calling (877) 363-1303. Beneficiaries may also seek out other TRICARE-authorized providers or at any participating pharmacies, if needed.
Small Business Ownership Workshop
The U.S. Small Business Administration, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs is offering a two-day Transition Assistance Program Self-Employment Intensive Training Workshop Oct. 29-30, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Bldg. 1520. The class is open to transitioning service members, veterans or spouses interested in starting a business. Participants will learn if starting a business is right for them, if their business idea is feasible, and other practical skills. After the workshop, participants will have created a Feasibility Analysis Deliverable that will serve as the basis for future business planning efforts. It is designed to assist participants in developing an actionable plan for subsequent efforts focused on launching a new venture. To register, contact Toni Lewis at (301) 619-2174 or toni.m.lewis.civ@mail.mil.
Educational Outreach Highlighted at Frederick Fair ELLEN CROWN
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Members of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics educational outreach team staffed an exhibit at the Frederick fair Sept. 20, hoping to spark local students’ interest in research, medicine, and more. The fair is the largest community event in the county, featuring more than 18,000 exhibits ranging from livestock to home arts, 4-H, and educational exhibits. “These opportunities allow us to interact with students of many ages from the community and let them know about the STEM programs offered through the Army Educational Outreach Programs and USAMRMC,” said Lauren Beeson, USAMRMC educational consultant. USAMRMC’s exhibit featured science-based activities designed to entertain and educate children about science. In a virus-tracker game, kids were given bar-coded wristbands that represented a virus. Those who participated were allowed to virtually “infect” others, to demonstrate the way a pandemic might work. Scans of the wristbands updated a “transmission tree” on a website that provided more in-depth statistics about the virtual, interactive epidemic. “Our goal was to show kids that science is interesting and fun,” said Beeson. For more information about STEM at USAMRMC, visit stem.amedd.army.mil.
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Resiliency Run Scheduled for Oct. 4 The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick leadership is sponsoring a three-mile resiliency run, Oct. 4, designed to increase awareness of suicide prevention. The run will start at 6 a.m. at the Blue and Gray field, located in front of Bldg. 810. Active and retired military, civilians, contractors, and family are welcome to participate. Registration is not required. According to leadership, this event is in keeping with the Army’s “Ready and Resilient Campaign,” demonstrating a commitment to building resiliency, strengthening professionals, and reducing risk behaviors among soldiers, civilians and their families. For more information, contact Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Milton at (301) 619-8992.
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Hispanic cultures during National Hispanic Heritage Month, let us also rededicate ourselves to realizing our shared aspirations. To honor the achievements of Hispanics in America, the Congress by Public Law 100-402, as amended, has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating September 15 through October 15 as “National Hispanic Heritage Month.” NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America,
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NICBR Hosts 2013 Careers in Science Seminar Series NICBR EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH WORKING GROUP AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE The National Interagency Confederation for Biological Research Educational and Outreach Working Group hosted the 3rd Careers in Science Seminar Series July 18 at Fort Detrick. Joseph Kozlovac, agency biosafety officer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS), spoke about his professional journey in the seminar, “Biosafety Profession: An Unexpected Journey.” In explaining the title of his presentation, Kozlovac told the audience how biosafety was originally something of an unintended career direction for him, which is a similar case for many biosafety professionals. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, he began working in a Biosafety Level-3 (BSL-3) production laboratory providing viral antigen for in vitro diagnostic tests. A few years later, he supervised three large BSL-3 labs, where he learned biosafety tenets and more about the profession. He landed his first role as a biosafety professional at the University of Maryland at Baltimore, followed by biosafety positions of increasing levels of responsibility at Johns Hopkins Institutions and SAIC-Frederick/ National Cancer Institute-Frederick. Today, as an agency biosafety officer, he oversees
the development of national policy issues related to biosafety, biocontainment, laboratory biosecurity and personnel reliability as it relates to the life sciences. Kozlovac noted that biosafety professionals come from various professions and scientific backgrounds; however, they must develop competency in core proficiencies such as risk assessment, disinfection and sterilization methods, epidemiology and disease transmission, program management, biocontainment design and operation, and work practices and procedures. Biosafety leaders not only have mastered these competencies, he added, but have distinguished themselves further by developing expertise in one or more biosafety areas (risk assessment, high containment, agriculture, field applications, and laboratory design). Often, they’ve published in these areas and taught others on the subject. Continual learning and certification through various programs such as the Certified Biosafety Professional (CBSP) are also important elements of success. Biosafety professional responsibilities include managing biosafety programs on behalf of the institute’s leadership. Kozlovac views such professionals as a sort of “institutional glue,” since they must effectively communicate to all levels within the organization (from support staff to senior leadership) the biosafety tenets, organizational goals and policy related to the biosafety program. Biosafety professionals of-
ten stand at the intersection of life sciences and the humanities, where their ability to impact, influence and inspire the institutes they serve-as well as the biosafety profession and community-hinges on possessing a unique combination of interpersonal and technical skills. Last but not least, professionals must have a passion for the practice of biosafety and a dedication to supporting the life sciences. Passion is critical, Kozlovac said, “because people perform best when they’re doing something they love.” Kozlovac likened the years 1943 to 1963 to the profession’s “golden age” and Fort Detrick to the “mecca of biosafety.” He cited many first safety innovations that were developed there, including the following: - installation and use of the first Class I biosafety cabinet; - development of many decontamination methods and the use of triple packaging for shipping biohazardous material, which is now the world-wide standard; - development and refinement of critical laboratory design standards and specifications; - establishment of the first biosafety conference, which began a strong collaborative tradition of professional development and information sharing among colleagues that continues today; and - promotion of safety in research and microbiology laboratories throughout the world-an achievement traceable to Dr. Ar-
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nold G. Wednum, who founded the Fort Detrick biosafety program and is widely considered the father of microbiological safety today, according to Kozlovac. The Careers in Science Seminar Series is held quarterly and there is no cost to attend. The next seminar is scheduled for Oct. 17. Talks are held at noon in the Building 549 Auditorium on the NCI Campus at Frederick. All staff members from Fort Detrick agencies and NCI are welcome to attend this exploration of the varied career paths available within NICBR member agencies. Staff from NICBR partner agencies are invited to speak about their scientific position and career path-traditional or otherwise-at a future Careers in Science seminar. For more information, please contact Alice Jones, Chair of the NICBR EOWG, at alice.m.jones@us.army.mil. The mission of the NICBR is to develop unique knowledge, tools, and products by leveraging advanced technologies and innovative discoveries to secure and defend the health of the American people. In addition to USDA-ARS and NCI, NICBR partners include the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the Naval Medical Research Center, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Department of Homeland Security, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Army Installation Management Command.
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