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Vol. 32, No. 20

October 2, 2015

Fort Detrick AbilityOne Celebrates 20 Years Jenni Benson

USAG Public Affairs

The Fort Detrick Industries for the Blind Express store celebrated the 20th Anniversary of AbilityOne and the Base Supply Center program Sept. 17 at the store location.

The Fort Detrick IB Express store officially opened its doors in 2009 and currently employees five staffers; one legally blind and one legally deaf.

Industries for the Blind Chief Marketing Officer Rich Weigold reminded the crowd that the IB Express stores stand ready to support Fort Detrick’s mission and operations.

“We are here today in recognition and appreciation of the hard work of our AbilityOne base store managers and staff and to show our full support for all the efforts that they put forth every day,” said Weigold. “The longevity of this base store program, and the numerous endorsements that it has received from the highest level of government, is a testament to its ability to meet customer needs and expectations. We have a responsibility at every

opportunity to ensure they remain a viable source of goods and services.”

Tommy Thomas, National Industries for the Blind director of Base Supply Centers, said, “It’s a great day to celebrate this 20th anniversary. We have 152 stores on military installations in 45 states, two territories, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and in federal buildings. We are proud that Fort Detrick supports our national mission to employ blind personnel. By purchasing products through the BSC, we help sustain jobs by providing opportunities for blind personnel to have a better way of life,” said Thomas.

AbilityOne is the largest single source of jobs for individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities in the U.S. The AbilityOne Base Supply Center program has provided thousands of jobs for people who are blind and severely disabled.

Col. Robert O’Brien, Fort Detrick U.S. Army Garrison commander, congratulated the IB Express See CELEBRATE, continued on page 10

The AbilityOne Base Supply Center program has provided thousands of jobs for people who are blind and severely disabled.

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Fort Detrick Family Recognized for Service at Disney Lanessa Hill

USAG Public Affairs

Walt Disney World theme park recognizes Fort Detrick employee Wanda Jimenez-Barkdoll and her husband Gary Barkdoll for their military service during a flag retrieval ceremony.

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What started as a planned family vacation to Walt Disney World for Wanda Jimenez- Barkdoll and her family ended up very differently than expected. During a recent trip to the sunny state of Florida, the Barkdoll family was selected as “Veterans of the Day” and recognized for their service during a flag retreat.

Tickets for the trip were purchased through the Fort Detrick Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Before the fun began, the Barkdoll family had to check in to receive their wristbands.

Part of this process is showing a military identification. While doing this, the Armed Forces Representative in the booth began asking them about their services and careers in the military.

“We thought he was trying to be nice. Then he explained his role and asked if we would like to be

the ‘Veterans of the Day,’” said Barkdoll.

Gary Barkdoll retired as command sergeant major in 2008 after 35 years of active-duty and reserve military service with the Army. Wanda Jimenez-Barkdoll retired as a major in 2007 after 20 years of reserve military service with the Army.

She is now part of the U.S. Army Garrison Equal Employment Office at Fort Detrick.

The ‘Veteran for the Day’ program at Walt Disney World allows a designated veteran to be recognized at the end of the day and be a part of the retrieval of the United States flag. In this case, the day ended as the park formally introduced the Barkdoll family to the crowd, announced their years of service and gave them certificates of appreciations.

“We did not know Walt Disney World does this.

It was a complete surprise and an honor to represent our Nation as veterans and retirees,” said Barkdoll.

What’s Inside

NCI Participates in Take a Hike Event, p. 4

NMLC Participates in 1st Half Marathon, p. 6

Local Band Visits Fort Detrick, p. 8

COMMENTARY

Housing Maintenance Requests Col. Robert A. O’Brien IV USAG Commander

I recently had a discussion with an onpost housing resident regarding service orders and slow maintenance response times from Balfour Beatty service technicians. After listening to the resident describe the repairs needed, I asked what actions she had taken to inform Balfour Beatty of the need for repairs. She responded, “I spoke with the technician in our neighborhood about the repairs and ... let me ask you a question.

Where do ICE complaints go?”

I’ll address two separate issues at play in this conversation.

For a Balfour Beatty resident to get repairs on something in their home, they MUST submit a service request with Balfour Beatty. I say MUST because I have very little recourse to hold Balfour Beatty accountable for their level of service to our community if there is not a service request on record. There are a couple of ways that you can submit your service request. The first and most reliable way to submit a routine service request is to log onto the resident portal and submit your service request. If you cannot log onto the portal, contact the Balfour Beatty office for credentials. Second, you may call Balfour Beatty using the contact information available in your move-in packet (if you received one) or on the Balfour Beatty website. Note: If you did not receive a move-in packet, you can get one from the Balfour Beatty office. The key to ensuring you have a valid service request by phone is to get a work order number. If you don’t have a work order number before

Col. Robert A. O’Brien IV USAG Commander you hang up, you don’t have a valid service request and Balfour Beatty does not have a record of your service request. Talking to the service technician in the neighborhood about a problem in your home does not constitute submitting a service request.

Interactive Customer Evaluation is a tool that the U.S. Army Garrison uses to solicit customer feedback on a variety of issues. Every garrison director sees the ICE comments that pertain to his/her directorate, and I see a lot of them as well, especially if they deal with tough issues that persist for long periods of time. An individual can submit an ICE comment either digitally using the U.S. Army Garrison web page or there are comment cards available at all U.S. Army Garrison facilities.

What an ICE comment does not do is file a service order with Balfour Beatty. Using the example of the resident I described above, an ICE comment regarding housing service requests would end up in the U.S. Army Garrison’s housing officer’s and the director of

public works email boxes to address the concern. In this case, knowing that a resident filed an ICE comment on a specific address in our housing area, I addressed the issue with our Balfour Beatty team. They did not have a service request for any repairs on the home but acted on my call to initiate a service request, which they completed within 72 hours.

Fort Detrick residents can submit routine service requests by submitting online via the resident portal www.ftdetrickhomes.com or by calling the office (240) 379-6410. Emergency and urgent service requests, however, should not be submitted online; call the maintenance office instead at (240) 3796518. Requests should be responded to within 30 minutes during normal working hours or 1 hour during non-normal working hours.

Glen Haven residents can submit routine service requests by submitting online via the resident portal www.glenhavenapartments.com or by calling the office (301) 649-9700. Emergency and urgent service requests, however, should not be submitted online; call the maintenance office instead at (301) 649-9700. Requests should be responded to within 30 minutes during normal working hours or 1 hour during non-normal working hours.

Routine requests should be responded to within two business days and may be scheduled to be completed on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some examples of routine requests include: -Dishwasher not working properly -Light inoperative -Burner or stove inoperative

Traffic and Gate Updates Beginning Oct. 1, the intersection of Porter and Campus Drive is a 4 way stop. All traffic must stop. Additionally, gate operations changed Oct. 1.

Nallin Farm Gate: 24/7 Always Open - Inbound/Outbound ID Card Holders and Visitors Veteran’s Gate: Weekdays 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.- Inbound/Outbound ID Card Holders Only 5:30-8:30 p.m.- Outbound Only ID Card Holders and Visitors Rosemont Gate: CLOSED Old Farm Gate: Weekdays 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.- Inbound/Outbound ID Card Holders Only Weekends/Holidays open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Inbound/Outbound ID Card Holders Only

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-Dripping faucet -Cracked window -Sticky lock -Screen or door seal torn -Non-functioning commode where there is more than one bathroom -HVAC unit inoperative when temperature is above 50 degrees Urgent services requests should be responded to within four hours during normal and/or non-normal working hours.

Some examples of urgent service requests include: -Refrigerator inoperative -Stove inoperative -Non-functioning commode where there are at least two commodes in the home -Heating unit inoperative -Lockout Emergency requests should be responded to within 30 minutes during normal working hours or one hour during non-normal working hours. Some examples of emergency requests include: -Dishwasher sparking -Switch or outlet sparking -Gas leak -Water line break -Roof leak - Broken window -Entry door or entry door lock inoperative -Non-functioning commode where only one bathroom exists in the home If you have additional questions or concerns you may contact Yvette Bell, chief Housing Division, at www.yvette.bell1.civ@ mail.mil.

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Command Staff Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein

Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick

Col. Steven P. Middlecamp U.S. Army Garrison Commander

Editorial Staff Shannon Bishop PAO Staff

Chaplains Corner

Wear Purple and Learn to Love October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Purple is the color to wear to take a stand against domestic violence. Unfortunately, in my 15 years as an Army chaplain, I have seen the impact of domestic violence on men, women and children in our Army family. It harms the ones we love, erodes the strength of our families and ultimately erodes the strength of the Army.

The most hurtful part of domestic violence is that it comes from the hands of someone who has promised to love you. It happens in your own home. Home is the one place that should be the safe and yet it becomes a place of danger. The hurt can take different forms; whether it is verbal, physical, emotional or sexual. It is hard to believe that love can be dangerous; however, it does not have to be.

Fear, shame and embarrassment often times stand guard at the prison doors to keep victims of domestic violence imprisoned in a secret that they think no one will believe. The threats of the perpetrator make it seem like there is no way out. If you are trapped in a cycle of domestic violence, I want you to know that there is a way out. If you are in immediate danger, remember 911 is the call that can save your life. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233 and the website is thehotline. org. The Family Advocacy Program here on Fort Detrick can be reached at (301) 619-2197.

The chaplain’s office is (301) 619-7371. These

are several places that can help you regain hope and begin the healing.

One of the best descriptions of love I have read is “love is patient and kind, love is not jealous or proud or rude. It is never glad about injustice, but rejoices whenever truth wins out.

Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful and endures through every circumstance (NLT 1 Corinthians 13:4-7).” I wish that this would naturally happen, but I have found over the years that it only happens when we make the choice for it to happen. You hear it said often that marriage (love) is hard work. I believe that is true, but that’s not the whole story. I think that love takes work, but it also takes intentionality. The two go hand in hand. If you do a little work along the way then you don’t have to catch up all at one time (insert Valentine’s Day and your anniversary here).

Let me give you an example; I saw on the Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation marquee that every third Friday of the month the Child Development Center provides childcare in the evening so couples can go out on a date. The rate is $4.00 an hour. Therefore, a prudent man or woman could plan a simple evening out together with their loved one and have time to relax and enjoy each other while the kids are safe and sound. It is simple and easy to plan as long as you remem-

On Oct. 3 and 4 at the Frederick Fairgrounds, Frederick will hold its famous Oktoberfest.

The event is 100 percent volunteer run and every penny raised helps provide resources to support community projects, including Fort Detrick. If you wish to volunteer for this event, go to: www.frederickoktoberfest.org/volunteer.

On the website, you will have the ability to select from different positions and times. When you register there is a drop down that asks if you are a member of a local organization. Fort Detrick is one of the options available. For units, organizations or individuals interested in participating as a group, please call (301) 619-3171 so the voluteer coordinator can arrange a group volunteer effort with the event coordinator.

Army Ten-Miler Oct. 11 8 a.m. to noon The Army Ten-Miler is produced by the Military District of Washington. The MDW serves as the Army Forces Component and core staff element of the Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region to conduct operations that deter, prevent and respond to threats aimed at the National Capital Region; and conducts world-class ceremonial, musical and special events in support of our Nation’s leadership. Over 600 Soldiers from

By Nick Minecci

USAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Since the start of medical research at Fort Detrick in the 1940s, research personnel have worked in buildings designed for safety; protecting them, the community and the organism from contamination. This file photo shows

a laboratory where the air was filtered, drawn by negative pressure from the room and cabinet to keep the researchers safe. Throughout its history, Fort Detrick has been a leader in the area of laboratory safety, recognized around the world for setting the highest standards and earning international acclaim.

File photo

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In and Around Fort Detrick Oktoberfest at Frederick Fairgrounds

‌Safety First

3rd Infantry Regiment volunteer during race weekend.

Now in its 31st year, the ATM is held each October in Washington, D.C.. All race proceeds benefit Soldier Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs.

The mission of the ATM is to promote the Army, build espririt de corps, support Army fitness goals and enhance community relations.

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Oct. 11 Registration begins at noon. Walk begins at 1 p.m. at the Carroll Creek Pavilion.

There is an old saying: “You can’t really understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” Walk a Mile in Her Shoes asks men to literally walk one mile in women’s high-heeled shoes. It’s not easy walking in these shoes, but it’s fun and it gets the community to talk about something that’s really difficult to talk about: gender relations and sexual violence. Each year, an ever-increasing number of men, women and their families are joining Walk a Mile in Her Shoes(r): The International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes(r) is a fun opportunity for men to educate the community about a very serious subject and to rally the community to take action to prevent sexualized violence.

Tammy Johnson, Michelle Hewitt and Madhya Husta get into the spirit during the annual Fort Detrick Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and Run Oct. 1 at the fitness track. Prizes are awarded to the first five participants and the most creative pink outfit during the event.

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Energizing our Nation’s Diversity Jenni Benson

USAG Public Affairs

The Fort Detrick community gathered to observe Hispanic Heritage Month at the Community Activities Center Sept. 18.

Sponsored by the 6th Medical Logistics Management Center, the event highlighted the talents of “Sol y Rumba,” who led the audience on a musical Latin-flavored journey.

Jeanie Cronin, coordinator of Faculty Services at Hood College, served as the guest speaker. Cronin is dedicated to volunteering, serving her community and advocating for families who are struggling for a multitude of reasons. She is active in Frederick County, serving as not only a Spanish interpreter, but also co-founder and president of Centro Hispano de Frederick, Inc. Cronin shared a handout

that included her Abuelita’s famous Arroz Aguado recipe.

During the event, the audience had the opportunity to learn about Hispanics and Latinos who have made their mark on U.S. history, including a video on Master Sgt. Roy P. Benavidez. Benavidez was a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces who received the Medal of Honor in 1981 for his actions in combat near L’c Ninh, South Vietnam, on May 2, 1968.

Each year, the president issues a proclamation designating Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.

In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim the week including Sept.

15 National Hispanic Heritage Week.

In 1989, Congress expanded the observance to a month-long observance

to celebrate the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking Nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

Sept. 15, the starting point for the celebration, is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 1.2 million Hispanics or Latinos 18 and older are veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, as stated in the 2013 American Community Survey.

The term Hispanic or Latino refers to Puerto Rican, Mexican, South or Central American and other Spanish cultures of origin, regardless of race.

This year’s theme is “Hispanic Americans: Energizing our Nation’s diversity.”

“Sol y Rumba” leads the audience on a musical Latin-flavored journey during the Sept. 18 Hispanic Heritage event at Fort Detrick.

Photo by Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs

NCI Participates in USAMRMC “Infects” Fairgoers Take a Hike Event in Virtual Virus Epidemic Game Crystal Maynard

USAMRMC Public Affairs

Employees at the National Cancer Institute campus at Frederick take part in the 5th semi-annual Take a Hike event held Sept. 22. Thirty-three participants completed the 1.3 mile course that started at Building 549 and wound its way through campus and along Daughten Drive (pictured). The semi-annual event was sponsored

by Occupational Health Services, R&W Club Frederick and Nymeo.

Photo by Richard Frederickson, Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.

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Members of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command’s Strategic Partnerships Office spent Sept. 23 at the Great Frederick Fair telling fairgoers about the command’s mission. The SPO also showed attendees why the work conducted at the USAMRMC is important not only to members of the military, but to them and their families as well by “infecting” them with a virus during a virtual virus epidemic game.

The USAMRMC ensures that the U.S. Armed Forces remain in optimal health and are equipped to protect themselves from disease and injury, and much of its work also impacts public health. A recent example of such work is the USAMRMC developing a vaccine to help fight the global Ebola outbreak that started in West Africa.

During the day, the team simulated a virtual virus epidemic game that turned the entire fairgrounds into a playing field. Upon visiting the SPO booth, participants received a barcoded sticker representing a virus. Participants were also given two more stickers to share with two more people at the fair. All fairgoers who received stickers then returned to the SPO booth to be scanned, where they learned if they had been infected and with what.

The game showed participants the path of a virus in real time, from an initial infection to a fair-wide “epidemic.” By the end of the day, 302 people had been infected by a virus.

“I asked some elementary-aged

U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command Education Consultant Michael Sandridge scans a young girl’s barcoded sticker to see if she has been “infected” at the Great Frederick Fair Sept. 23. during a virtual virus epidemic game.

Photo by Crystal Maynard, USAMRMC Public Affairs children if they knew what a virus STEM exciting and fun.

“We must engage our young people was,” said Michael Sandridge, USAMRMC educational consultant, to be excited and interested in STEM,” who led the virtual epidemic. “Their said SPO Director Lt. Col. Felicia Lananswer was that it is something that gel. “By providing STEM opportunibreaks your computer. I am glad ties and programs, we are working to that after participating in the activi- shape our future workforce.”

Throughout the year, the USAMty they now understand that a virus can be harmful to people, and that RMC SPO supports and coordinates our scientists are working every day various research, education, internship and practical experiences deto prevent them as well.”

Leaders at the USAMRMC un- signed to engage and guide students derstand the importance of raising as well as teachers in STEM. To learn more about STEM opporchildren’s interest in the areas of science, technology, engineering and tunities offered through the USAMmath; they appreciate opportunities RMC SPO, visit: http://stem.amedd. like the one at the fair that makes army.mil/index.cfm/opportunities.

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USAMRMC Employees Receive Army Office of Small Business Awards Crystal Maynard

USAMRMC Public Affairs

Two U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command employees were presented with Army Office of Small Business Awards during a Sept. 16 awards ceremony for their outstanding support of the Department of Defense Small Business Programs.

Brian E. Martin, U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity director of contracting and USAMRMC principal assistant responsible for contracting, and Prasanthi Tipparaju, an acquisition management liaison officer at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, were presented their awards by Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein, commander of the USAMRMC and Fort Detrick.

Martin received the 2014 Army Contracting Professional of the Year Award for his leadership and collaboration with the Office of Small Business Programs.

“The award was presented to me; however, the award would not have been possible without the outstanding efforts of the USAMRAA staff going above and beyond to seek small business opportunities,” said Martin of his award. “Also, another huge contributing factor that led to this award was the outstanding coordination between the USAMRAA staff and the USAMRMC/U.S. Army Medical Com-

mand Office of Small Business Programs.”

Tipparaju was awarded the Program Manager of the Year Award. In fiscal year 2014, 34 new awards totaling $16.7 million were made to small business firms in support of the WRAIR. “It is a great honor to receive this award,” said Tipparaju. “I would like to thank my co-workers at the WRAIR, the USAMRAA and the Office of Small Business Programs.

With their support, I am positive that we will exceed 2014’s success.”

Martin and Tipparaju were originally recognized in July during the 2015 Department of Defense Small Business Innovations training week in Phoenix, Arizona. Jerome Maultsby, USAMRMC/U.S Army Medical Command assistant director of the Office of Small Business Programs, who attended the conference, accepted the award on their behalf.

“These prestigious Department of Army awards reflect the diligent efforts within the USAMRMC acquisition workforce, which translate into maximizing opportunities for small business firms whose relevant products, services and business solutions coincide with our mission requirements,” said Maultsby.

“The USAMRMC remains committed to supporting the Army Small Business Program and recognizing team members for their extraordinary accomplishments.”

Prasanthi Tipparaju, acquisition management liaison officer at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, receives an award for being the Program Manager of the Year from Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein, commander of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick.

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Army Begins Fielding New Medical Steam Sterilizer Ellen Crown

USAMRMC Public Affairs

The Army will begin fielding a new water-efficient vacuum steam sterilizer for combat support hospitals that only uses 10 gallons of water to process up to 100 loads of sterilized medical instruments.

The fielding of the new sterilizer model P2131 Automated Field Steam Sterilizer, produced by Fort Defiance Industries, will retire the model 2151 field sterilizer that has been in use throughout the Army since the late 1960s. The 2151, also fondly called “Bertha,” may be the Army’s oldest medical device still in use.

The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency leaders accepted the first five model P2131 sterilizers Sept. 28, which were delivered to a maintenance depot in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania.

“The medical equipment we sterilize has become more complex, so we needed something that was more sophisticated and compliant with modern standards,” said Patricia Dubill, a biomedical engineer at the USAMMA Medical Devices Program Management Office and Integrated Process Team Chair.

Pre-surgical sterilization procedures have been used since the late 1800s, when it was realized the process greatly decreased post-surgical infection rates and improved overall survival rates.

The Army will begin fielding a new water-efficient vacuum steam sterilizer, the model P2131 Automated Field Steam Sterilizer (pictured) produced by Fort Defiance Industries for combat support hospitals that only uses 10 gallons of water to process up to 100 loads of sterilized medical instruments. Leadership from the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency traveled to a maintenance depot in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, Sept.

28, to receive the first five sterilizers.

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Medical instrument steam sterilizers consist of a pressure chamber that processes pre-treated medical items with high-pressure saturated steam that kills any infectious materials that may be present.

The P2131 sterilizer is a pre and post vacuum sterilizer that enables proper conditioning of the load prior to the exposure phase.

Dubill explained that combat support hospitals in the field have different requirements for steam sterilizers than other medical treatment facilities. In the field, they may have limited availability of power, water and personnel, and sometimes the medical equipment used in these locations has to operate under extreme temperatures,

humidity and altitude. The P2131 not only has a water recovery system that allows it to use 90 percent less water than “Bertha,” but it also has a portable water softener system that substantially reduces mineral buildup on heating elements.

The P2131 is just as sturdy as “Bertha,” yet weighs a little less, runs a faster sterilization cycle and is ful-

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ly automated. Leaders also expect the P2131 to save money, reducing Total Lifecycle Costs by 30-40 percent.

The P2131 is cleared by the Food and Drug Administration. The device also meets the safety requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, which sets the code for boiler and pressure vessel devices.

“The successful testing, selection and procurement of this device highlights the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command’s continued commitment to partnerships with businesses who can deliver innovative medical military-relevant solutions to support the Warfighter,” said Dr. Kenneth Bertram, USAMRMC Principal Assistant for Acquisition.

The first few P2131 sterilizers will be placed at the Army Medical Department Center and School so that technicians can train on them.

USAMMA biomedical equipment specialist Lamar Reese said the adjustment to the P2131 should be a smooth one, from an operational and maintenance standpoint.

“The new design incorporates some of the features of the 2151, aka ‘Bertha,’ so it will be an easy transition,” said Reese. “It’s very modern, yet it is still really easy to use.”

Reese added the P2131 is also Army green — just like “Bertha.”

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Recognizing the Importance of a Smoke Alarm

By Scott Custer

Directorate of Emergency Services

Location matters when it comes to your smoke alarm; that’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Hear the beep where you sleep. Every bedroom needs a working smoke alarm.”

Along with firefighters and safety advocates nationwide, Fort Detrick and Forest Glen Fire and Emergency Services are joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10, to remind both residents and employees about the importance of having working smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.

Half of home fire deaths result from fires reported at night between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep. Home smoke alarms can alert people to a fire before it spreads, giving everyone enough time to get out.

According to the latest NFPA research, working smoke alarms cut the chance of dying in a fire in half.

Meanwhile, three out of five fire

deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign includes the following smoke alarm messages: • Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.

• Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home. This way, when one sounds, they all do. * Test alarms at least monthly by pushing

the test button.

• Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or sooner if they don’t respond properly.

• Make sure everyone in the home knows the sound of the smoke alarm and understands what to do when they hear it.

• If the smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside. Go to your outside meeting place.

• Call the fire department from outside the home.

The Fort Detrick and Forest Glen Fire and Emergency Services De-

partments will have informational static displays throughout the week at both installations during Fire Prevention Week. Additionally, the Fire and Emergency Services Department has partnered with the Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation this year and will be present at the Oktoberfest event on Oct. 17 from noon to 4 p.m. where there will be fire engines and other fire prevention goodies. Fun and educational games for the kids and Sparky the Fire Dog will be on hand as well to promote “Hear the beep where

Courtesy Photo you sleep. Every bedroom needs a working smoke alarm.” Through these educational, family-oriented activities, residents and employees can learn more about the importance of having a working smoke alarm in every bedroom.

For more information, call (301) 619-6000 or (301) 619-6029. To learn more about smoke alarms and “Hear the beep where you sleep.

Every bedroom needs a working smoke alarm,” visit NFPA’s website at www.firepreventionweek.org and www.sparky.org/fpw.

NMLC Participates in 1st Half Marathon Julius L. Evans

NMLC Public Affairs

A new tradition began as Naval Medical Logistics Command personnel, for the first time, participated in the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5-Miler Sept. 20.

Stationed at Fort Detrick in Frederick, Maryland, eight NMLC staff members met in Washington, D.C., and joined nearly 8,500 other runners as they traveled across some of the capital’s most historic monuments.

Sponsored by the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Morale, Welfare and Recreation, the half marathon event enjoyed its 4th year while the 5-Miler celebrated its 12th.

On race day, during the early dawn hours, NMLC participants rallied at the base of the Washington Monument for a photograph, a brief pep speech and some shared encouragement to ready everyone for the day’s challenge.

Each race began and finished at the Washington Monument on the National Mall. At 7 a.m., the Navy bell sounded and racers were off to a fantastic start. By 10 a.m., all NMLC runners had crossed the line and were celebrating a successful event and great comradery among the thousands of fellow race participants.

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“I was extremely happy to be part of this team of runners. We finished, and most importantly, we had fun.

Thanks for a wonderful time; it was a great way to spend a Sunday morning--standing at the Washington Monument and watching the sun rise,” said Darin ‘Cal’ Callahan, NMLC’s chief operations officer.

The event wasn’t merely a matter of showing up to run. A great deal of preparation and pre-run day events were necessary to ensure all participants knew the routes, had their running materials and were fully prepared for the day’s events. Runners were invited to attend an exposition held the Friday and Saturday prior to the run to receive their packet, their shirt badges and safety pins, a clear bag for garment check, complimentary race shirt and race information — all vital for race day.

Several members explained the additional preparation they undertook in defeating the psychological challenges associated with participating in something as mentally tasking as taking on a marathon or even a five-mile race.

“This was my longest distance by six miles. It came down to commitment — I decided before the race that I would finish, and I would fin-

Eight members from the Naval Medical Logistics Command participate in the Sept. 20 Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5-Miler in Washington, D.C. Pictured from left to right, (standing), NMLC Executive Officer Cmdr. Michael Kemper, Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Barnes, Darin ‘Cal’ Callahan, Lt. Cmdr. Diana Garcia, Mimi McReal, Elizabeth Erdman, Lt. Vivienne Galasso, MSC, USN Headquarters Marine Corps Health Services Support, and kneeling, Lt. Kei Tate and Petty Officer 1st Class Veronica Burleson.

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ish [it by] running. So I ‘just did it’ — I put my headphones on and accepted that I would need to put one foot in front of the other until I crossed

the finish line,” said Elizabeth Erdman, management analyst, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Property Management Office. “This race was

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one week before my 30th birthday and I wanted to have this accomplishment under my belt before reaching that milestone. I signed up just seven weeks before the race and started running a few miles every other day to prepare, ultimately increasing my distance each time.”

Competing in this event gave Erdman a chance to overcome personal obstacles she had faced for most of her life. Finishing was more than a matter of just competing, it gave her the encouragement to take the plunge into distance running.

“Running is not easy, especially if you are inexperienced. I had asthma as a child and didn’t think my body was built for exercise. I didn’t run a full mile until I was in college, but once I did, I realized my major challenge was psychological. The first mile is still always the hardest — but if you keep increasing your distance each time you run, you will get to whatever goal you have,” she explained.

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USAMMA’s Precision Fielding Saves Money, Time and Effort Crystal Maynard

USAMRMC Public Affairs

The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command’s U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency is a unique, multifaceted organization whose central purpose is to execute medical logistics programs that directly support Army readiness, while building and enabling health readiness. The organization has found a way to fulfill its mission and ensure that the American Warfighter has the medical equipment they need, when they need it and at the same time save the Army money, time and effort by using a new process called precision fielding.

Headquartered at Fort Detrick, Maryland, the USAMMA performs materiel acquisition, project management and sustainment in support of strategic level missions and transformation goals of the U.S. Army and the Military Health System.

In a process known as reset, the USAMMA continuously repairs, rebuilds and replaces equipment that is worn out or destroyed in theater. In the past, during times of high operational tempo, the USAMMA would reset by fielding complete sets of equipment each time a unit was deployed. Around the time of the 2013 government sequestration, the USAM-

MA, like all other Army organizations, began to evaluate ways to save money and time. One of the solutions was precision fielding.

“One of the issues was how can we reduce costs and still modernize our force,” said Maj. Mark S. Norton, chief of the USAMMA’s Materiel Fielding Division. “By using precision fielding, the USAMMA saves time and effort, but still maintains unit readiness by reducing excess that would normally be provided each time a unit deploys. This reduces the burden on the incoming unit to redistribute, turn in or find somewhere to store the excess of fielding full sets.”

The Materiel Fielding Division is conducting select unit assessments that will include a 100 percent inventory of high cost items. In August 2014, a team traveled to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and assessed the 274th Forward Surgical Team’s on-hand inventory.

The USAMMA team then used this formation to build a modernization package for fielding that was delivered to the Forward Surgical Team in November. The USAMMA team’s work provided a $742,000 in net savings and cost avoidance.

“These detailed assessments not only allow us to see where we can streamline the fielding of items, but it also allows us to engage

The 550th Area Support Medical Company in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, lays out their medical equipment sets in preparation of reset.

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directly with the units,” said Rick Bower, Materiel Fielding Division Southern/Caribbean regional manager. “The perfect end state for us is to fix what’s broken, replace what’s new and train the units to manage their inventories.”

During each assessment, team members trained the unit on how to evaluate their inventory, procedures for replacing only the items that have been upgraded and the process to send their equipment into one of the USAMMA’s maintenance depots to be repaired. The USAMMA has three maintenance depots located across the U.S. locat-

ed at Hill Air Force Base, Utah; Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania; and Tracy, California. During an assessment of the 550th Area Support Medical Company in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in May, the USAMMA had previously scheduled the unit to receive 121 pieces of medical equipment. After the assessment, the USAMMA provided the unit with 28 pieces of needed medical equipment.

“The USAMMA Materiel Fielding Division team was extremely helpful and offered insight into upcoming changes in the medical sets, including reclassification of equipment categories and new refit parameters,” said 1st Lt. Skye Kolb of the 550th ASMC’s assessment.

“The team provided insight into the USAMMA’s initiative to streamline the fielding process and how it will benefit individual units and the Army as a whole.”

The net savings/cost avoidance for 550th ASMC’s assessment was an astounding $1.1 million.

“This method of fielding will now be used to outfit medical units to Army National Guard, Army Reserve and Army units throughout the world,” said Norton. “The cost savings and cost avoidance will be in the millions.”

USAMMA Fields Army’s Most Advanced CT Scanner

By Ellen Crown

USAMRMC Public Affairs

General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, located at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, is now home to the Army’s most advanced Computerized Tomography system; able to produce a 3D image of the entire heart in less than one heartbeat.

The new system, which is the Toshiba Aquilion One CT scanning system, is able to take such sophisticated images—up to 640 image slices in a single scan—because of its 8-inch detector, which is twice as wide as other comparable machines. The wider detector allows the system to capture complete images of organs, such as the heart, in one scan rather than multiple scans that have to be “stitched together” electronically.

The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency evaluated and acquired the system as part of the Medical Care Support Equipment program, which is an Army-funded program that validates all high dollar medical device requirements through Army Medicine. The USAMMA is the execution agency for the MEDCASE Program, which is facilitated through the Technology Assessment Requirements Analysis team. The TARA team visits medical treatment facilities and other medical environments to assess their medical equipment and clinical needs, and then makes recommendations regarding future acquisitions by providing the MTF a three-to-five year medical equipment acquisition plan.

More than a decade ago, USAMMA Senior Biomedical Engineer Mack Moaveni first spotted the development of Toshiba’s advanced CT technology while he was conducting market surveillance, looking for new technology that would eventually flourish into advanced development and products that benefit pa-

tients and clinicians.

Six years ago, the USAMMA acquired an earlier version of Toshiba’s advanced CT scanner and placed it at Fort Carson, Colorado, where researchers used it for a study. The demonstration helped determine the system’s functionality to provide repeatable diagnostic results, according to Moaveni, which was a critical step. Before USAMMA’s team can field any technology, they have to be sure it is clinically acceptable, reliable and that the location has the necessary logistical support infrastructure.

“We can only spend taxpayer dollars on a technology and field it when we have the confidence that the technology is ready and that the location and infrastructure are prepared,” said Moaveni.

A team from the USAMMA deployed to GLWACH to help prepare the hospital to receive the Toshiba Aquilion One CT scanning system. The system is now up and running at the hospital.

“This has tremendous positive implications for our patients,” said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Shahin Nassirkhani, GLWACH’s chief of Radiology. “It is like having four of our previous CT scanners in one machine.”

Experts expect the new scanner will benefit most of the older patient populations because it potentially reduces the number of invasive tests needed, such as cardiac catherizations, as well as trauma patients who need quick and accurate diagnostic results. The system uses a technique called Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction, which also reduces patient dosage of radiation. The system also features a unique Single Energy Metal Artifact Reduction software algorithm that reduces image artifacts, or streaking, that can happen when a patient has metal in his body from items such as surgical screws or prosthetics.

The Army is looking to deploy additional

General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital hosts an unveiling to celebrate the acquisition of the new Toshiba Aquilion One CT scanning system, which is the most sophisticated CT scanner in Army Medicine.

Pictured (left to right) are U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency’s Product Manager for Clinical Technologies Jimmy Bisenieks; GLWACH Commander Col. (Dr.) Peter Nielsen; USAMMA Senior Biomedical Engineer Mack Moaveni; and GLWACH’s Chief of Radiology Lt. Col. (Dr.) Shahin Nassirkhani.

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advanced CT scanners at other major medical centers, according to USAMMA’s Product Manager for Clinical Technologies Jimmy Bisenieks. Because of the Army’s modernization movement with all medical technology, Bisenieks did not rule out the idea of advanced CT scanning technology eventually making its way to the battlefield. Currently, the 16-slice scanning capability is available at many combat field hospitals.

However, with a more sophisticated scanner come logistical support concerns that may not be a concerns at a MTF, but would be a concern on the battlefield. Devices have to be “hardened” before they can go into the field, able to contend with harsh environments and austere conditions. Most importantly, the decision has to be requirement-driven based on what best suits the needs of the mission.

“A surgeon on the battlefield has a very different mission than one in a MTF,” said Bisenieks.

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Bisenieks explained that CT scanners provide an advantage over X-rays because they provide surgeons with a 3-dimensional image.

For example, a CT scanner may be beneficial in a situation where a patient has shrapnel near his heart and the surgeon needs to know how deep and close the shrapnel is to the heart before operating. However, as Bisenieks clarified, very sensitive scanning technology may provide greater imaging yet may not be a great fit for the battlefield because it is too “sensitive” to things such as explosions and extreme temperature environments.

“A blurry image doesn’t do anyone any good.

That is why we look carefully at what is the best fit,” added Bisenieks. “Sometimes more is not always better.”

Editor’s note: John Brooks, marketing and public affairs officer at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, contributed to this article.

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CYSS Offers Parents Date Night Opportunity Patricia Harris

Forest Glen CYSS The Fort Detrick Child, Youth and School Services will begin providing parents the opportunity to take a few hours for a movie or date night by offering Fantastic Friday or Super Saturday child care once a month. This program, designed for children ages six months to 18 years old, provides arts and crafts, music movement, computer and social activities for just $4 per hour.

“I thought the program was great. It is so nice to have some time as a couple while the children are being cared for,” said one family member whose child attended a recent program.

Children do not have to be enrolled in the full day or school age programs to be eligible to participate.

For more information on dates, time and location of facilities and eligibility of the program, contact the Fort Detrick Parent Central Services Office locations at Forest Glen (301) 319-487/5489 or Frederick (301) 619-7100.

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Clinic Brings Awareness to Depression Education Clarissa Darr

ities, withdrawal from others, loss of sex drive The treatment of depression involves various methods of therapy as well as medications that can be prescribed. Additional factors important for the maintenance of a stable mood include: • An average of 7-8 hours of sleep a night — Routine exercise; at least 30 minutes walking 5 days per week — Leisure time • Avoidance of depressants (i.e. alcohol) • Exposure to natural light for at least 20 minutes per day (in the morning is helpful for mood and sleep pattern maintenance) It is very important to remember that people with depression do not just ‘snap out of it’ over night; rather, they improve over time with consistent treatment.

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A Soldier discloses to his therapist, “It is very hard to get out of bed every day to go to work or do things I use to enjoy.”

The National Alliance on Mental Health published that approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S., or roughly 43.7 million people, experience mental illness in a given year.

Depression is a mental illness that has been prevalent for many years; a disease that can affect anyone regardless of age, race, rank or socioeconomic status. If the symptoms are not recognized, leaving the illness untreated, depression can be debilitating and, for some, can even lead to suicide. The federal government has designated October as National Depression Education and Awareness Month and the Fort Detrick Barquist Army Health Clinic is using this time to educate Soldiers, family members and civilians about symptoms of depression and the available behavioral health resources.

A study completed by the Army’s Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Service Members found that the rate of major depression is five times higher among Soldiers than their civilian counterparts.

Service Members and their families go through the stress of deployments, temporary duty assignments, permanent changes of station and coping with separation from friends, family and other supports; all situations that can increase risk factors for experiencing depression.

It is important for people to understand that depression is treatable.

It is not a character flaw, a sign of weakness, nor is it an issue in which to be ashamed. Depression is an illness that affects the entire aspect of a person.The American Psychiatric Association suggests that, if you or someone you know is experiencing any four of the below symptoms for more than a two week period, should you be evaluated for treatment of depression.

Symptoms of depression include:

Courtesy photo • Body: Fatigue, body aches, significant change in appetite, sleep disturbance • Mind: Racing thoughts, negative thinking, negative self-concept, suicidal thoughts • Mood: Sadness, despair, guilt, lack of self-worth, hopeless, irritability • Social: Loss of interest in social interaction, lack of desire in activ-

The Fort Detrick Barquist Army Health Clinic has an Internal Behavioral Health Consultant that can do screening, education, referrals for medication and/or cognitive behavioral therapies. Appointments can be made through your primary care manager, or by calling (301) 619- 7175.

Service Members are eligible for behavior health care in the clinic through video teleconference when seeing psychiatrists or therapists. Family members are assessed in the clinic for appropriate treatment and are referred into the community for therapy. Service Members

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who receive treatment through the Veterans Association clinic can be evaluated at the VA clinic. For more information about VA clinic appointments, call (301) 624-1200.

The BAHC also offers classes, open to the entire Fort Detrick community, on Wednesdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on both sleep and the Performance Triad. For more information about these classes, call (301) 6197175. For Service Members, there are therapeutic groups/ individual sessions for stress management and healthy living which can be scheduled by calling (301) 619-0345.

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store on their anniversary and a job well done.

“It is absolutely incredible to me the level of diversity here on Fort Detrick,” said O’Brien.

“Everywhere Command Sgt. Maj. Franklin Jordan and I go on this post, we see greatness, and this store is certainly no exception. It is a great day for us to be able to highlight the achievements of Fort Detrick as we move forward through our tenure here as the command team for the U.S. Army Garrison.”

O’Brien went on to say, “It is because of people like you that work at this store and people like you who are here today and on this post

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already decided to run.

“It was great to be a part of the NMLC team. Everyone was very supportive of each other. There was a shared feeling of accomplishment among all of us, knowing how hard we all worked to get ready and then seeing the results of how well we did collectively,” said Marianna (Mimi) McReal, Naval Medical Logistics Command’s small business advisor and special assistant. “I was inspired to participate in this event with the NMLC team when I learned that there was the option to power walk and/or run. As soon as I registered, I started my training, which was seven weeks prior to the event. This was my first half-marathon and first race in more than 25 years — the last one was a five-mile race.

“Since I was starting up again, I researched

that makes Fort Detrick a great place to live, a great place to work, a great place to play and, more importantly, a great place to be. Congratulations on your 20th anniversary, well done.”

Karen Blake, ambassador of First Impressions and IB Express store clerk, thanked the crowd and shared about her time with IB Express.

“I’ve been here at the base supply center for 5.5 years. In addition to the financial benefit of my position, it’s given me more self-confidence and, I must say, I’ve met a lot of wonderful people, both customers and staff, and I thank them very much, it’s been great.”

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ber which Friday is the third Friday of the month. There are other opportunities like this through Army Community Service and the chapel that provide opportunities for families to come together in a safe way and work on learning to love each other and strengthen their relationship.

Take a stand this October against domestic violence and wear something purple. Protect your family by spending some time together having fun and

half-marathon training plans online and began my training with power walking and incorporated strength training and cross training. At the beginning of my training, I started at a walking pace of 16-17 minutes per mile pace and by race day, managed to get down to an average pace of 12:48 per mile for the 13.1 miles. I got training help and encouragement from my sister, who is an avid runner, and we completed two long distance power walks just before the event, so I knew I could do the 13.1 miles,” continued McReal.

All NMLC teammates expressed thanks and the hope that the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5-Miler would become an annual tradition for the command.

“I had a fantastic time and loved every minute of it,” said Lt. Cmdr. Diana Garcia, NMLC’s director for resources. “I definitely want to do this again.”

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learning to love. The Chapel Harvest Fest is coming on Oct. 30. There are plenty of family festivals and events in Frederick and the surrounding areas that provide great opportunities to build family memories.

I have my purple polo shirt ready and standing by and my purple bowtie is all ready for Sunday worship service at the Chapel. Now, how can I surprise my wife with a date night? (because after she reads this article, she will be holding me accountable).

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