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Oktoberfest at Fort Detrick Recently, the Fort Detrick Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation program raised awareness to stop domestic violence by joining the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program at the 2015 Oktoberfest event held at the Fort Detrick Nallin Pond recreation area. The Oktoberfest event kicked off with a morning Volks Run/ Walk starting/ending at Nallin Pond; followed by music, a photo booth, pony rides, face painting and pumpkin chunkin’... all free of admission.

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Turning Disabilities into Abilities

Fort Detrick Hosts National Disability Employment Awareness Month Jenni Benson

USAG Public Affairs

Fort Detrick hosted a National Disability Employment Awareness Month Observance Oct. 15 at the Community Activities Center.

Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein, commander of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick, gave the opening remarks at the event, welcoming everyone in the audience.

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“Thank you once again for being part of this celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month,” said Lein. “Over the last fifteen years, it has really opened up our eyes; especially in the military, as we are dealing with Wounded Warriors coming back from down range. What strikes me most about that is not the fact that they have a disability; it is what they can do, what their ability is that matters.”

He went on to say that often times we don’t

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even know people around us are disabled; often times the challenges that people are overcoming daily are not visible disabilities.

The history of NDEAM traces back to 1945 when Congress enacted a resolution declaring the first week in October “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” In 1962, the word “physically” was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. Congress,

by law, expanded the week to a month in 1988 and changed the name to National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

According to the “What Can You Do” campaign website- an organization dedicated to disability employment- nearly one in five Americans has a disability, and not all disabilities are visible. Whether it affects us - or a See AWARENESS, continued on page 6

What’s Inside

#Flashback Friday: Influenza Kills Tens of Millions, Get Vaccinated, p. 3

Fort Detrick Civilian Receives Civilian Service Award, p. 4

‘Run to Honor’ Campaign Brings Families and Soldiers Together, p. 5

Commentary: The holidays are now upon us, starting with Halloween this weekend. This time of year can be dangerous; as we lose daylight hours, as the weather begins to change, often rapidly, and as we travel to be with friends and family.

We have several events over the weekend that will put children on the streets in darkness with masks that limit their visibility. Please watch out for the unexpected and often unpredictable behavior of our youngsters as they enjoy this traditional holiday weekend. Parents, please ensure that your children have some means to increase their visibility, whether that is a bright costume, reflector device or a light.

As we enter November, winter weather has the potential to wreak havoc on day-to-day operations at Fort Detrick. A forecast for 1-2 inches of snow, because of our proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, can end up as more significant snowfall; or worse yet, a dreaded ice storm can turn our local roads, parking lots and sidewalks into skating rinks.

There may also be times when the roads in your neighborhood are not the best, but on Fort Detrick, crews manage to clear most of the roads and parking lots, making this installation open. If that is the case, we ask each of you to take responsibility for your own safety and notify your supervisor if you are unable to report to your place of duty. Remember, safety first.

During the second quarter FY15, almost 30 percent of the first aid and lost time cases on this installation were related to slips, trips and falls on sidewalks and parking lots. This resulted in 36 lost work days and another 12 days of restricted duty.

Col. Robert O’Brien IV U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick Commander There are things each of us can do to avoid being “a statistic;” eliminate distractions and plan for slow or “less than ideal” road/sidewalk conditions. Whether you’re driving your vehicle or walking from your parking area into your place of work, pay attention, make slow deliberate movements and plan your path of travel. Cutting corners by walking through the snow, or over a snow bank, may be the shortest path from A to B, but it may not be the wisest.

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Allow extra time to arrive and get around the installation. Many times, especially early in the morning, our Department of Public Works crews may have just cleared the snow from your sidewalks, but the snow treatments may not have had time to take effect; leaving a slick, if not icy, path ahead. Each building should have a building manager that has responsibility of ensuring a safe path to the office. Determine who will do what by when and make sure there is enough equipment, i.e. personnel, shovels, salt (ice melt), sand, etc., available in your building.

The key to shoveling is removing snow immediately from sidewalks and entrance ways before it becomes packed or turns to ice. Keep the porch stoops, steps and walkways free of ice by frequently applying ice melt granules; this is the best way to prevent formation of dangerous ice patches. Using a potassium-based melter instead of salt will prevent damage to concrete, grass and other vegetation, or to carpets and floors should you track in some. The DPW can provide this to your building manager.

With all of this in mind, we ask that each of you to take the time to check the operational status of the installation before leaving your home. The installation commander will make the call regarding the operation status of Fort Detrick relatively early. The operational status and any additional guidance will be posted on the Fort Detrick website, www.detrick.army.mil, on the Fort Detrick Facebook and Twitter Pages, local radio and television stations, and on the weather line (301) 619-7611.

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The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command Healers claim the title of 2015 Fort Detrick Flag Football champions after defeating the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Disease Warriors 27-6 on Oct. 19.

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Sustaining a community of excellence through restoration, environmental stewardship and workforce development

Command Staff Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein

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

Col. Robert O’Brien IV U.S. Army Garrison Commander

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Chaplain’s Corner: A Time to Remember

We will pause to remember Veteran’s Day in just a few short days. I encourage you to take time to reflect upon the service of our veterans throughout the history of our Nation.

Veteran’s Day came about as a time to remember the end of World War I, Nov. 11, 1918.

World War I ended and became known as the “war to end all wars,” a hope that war would no longer be a solution to disputes among Nations. Ninety-seven years later, war still remains as a threat and has continued with us from the end of World War I until now. Brave men and women have continually answered our Nation’s call to protect itself and, at times, to protect those incapable of protecting themselves. Take time to remember the sacrifices of our veterans and offer a word of thanks and encouragement to them this Veteran’s Day. Living and working on an Army post makes it easy to remember and celebrate our veterans because I work with them, shop the same places they shop and even worship in the same place they worship. They truly are my heroes and the ones I set as the standard for courage, honor, perseverance and strength.

Some of my favorite stories though come from my time as a pastor in Florence, South Carolina. I had many veterans in my church, all of them true men and women of strength.

Mr. Hudson and Uncle Roy served in the Army together during World War II, they served in Ireland working supply lines. Neither one claimed they did anything special, they just kept supplies moving and watched out for German bombers. Gene was a Marine avia-

tion maintenance sergeant during the Korean conflict. He finally convinced the Marines to let him fly and was one of the last flying sergeants in the Marine Corps, and is still mad to this day that the Marines would not let him back on active duty to serve in Desert Storm.

Bucky served in Vietnam, graduating basic and asked to be a sergeant; pushed through a shortened non-commissioned officer course before deploying. These men are truly my heroes, and none of them would claim to have done anything special. They would just say, “I did what my country asked me do” and “I did what I thought was right.” They were all men of deep faith and strong character.

This Veteran’s Day, enjoy the day; pause and remember our Veterans and offer a word of thanks that men and women of such bravery and strength still serve today. To those of you who are our veterans, thank you. Thank you for serving, thank you for setting the example of courage and thank you for passing on a rich heritage of honor. You may not think you did anything great, but you did; you did the hardest part of leadership... you inspired others to serve.

As we start November and look forward to Thanksgiving Day, let one of our first acts of thankfulness be thankfulness for our veterans. Also, remember you are all invited to the Chapel Community Dinner Nov. 12 at the Chapel starting at 5:30 p.m. It’s free and everyone is welcome.

Happy Veteran’s Day Fort Detrick, God Bless!

Chaplain Michael Jeffries

Influenza Kills Tens of Millions, Get Vaccinated

(Left) In this file photo, a letter carrier in New York City wears a mask for protection, Oct. 16, 1918, during the influenza outbreak that killed approximately 40 million people worldwide. Letter carriers, mass transit workers and others who came in contact with the public were especially vulnerable to disease. Wearing a face mask helped them avoid contagion. U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick Commander Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein (right) gets his flu shot Oct. 15. The single best way to protect yourself against the flu is to get vaccinated each year.

Photo by Melissa Myers, USAMRMC Public Affairs

By Nick Minecci USAG Public Affairs

Almost a century ago, World War I raged across the globe with more than 17 million Service Members killed and 20 million wounded. Cities and nations were devastated during the war with disease, including an influenza epidemic, spreading quickly.

It was in 1918 when the worst global epidemic of influenza spread, beginning in May, and by the time the crisis ended in 1919 more than 20 million people would die from the virus. Approximately 600,000 of the casualties were in the U.S., with October 1918 the single

deadliest month during the outbreak. Approximately 21,000 deaths were recorded in the first week of the month, and by the end of the month 195,000 deaths were caused by the illness.

It is important to get your flu shot, and Barquist Army Health Clinic is offering flu vaccinations for all eligible Tricare beneficiaries, dependent children and current DOD civilians, no appointment necessary, Oct. 30 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Building 1507, Odom Physical Fitness Center.

On Dec. 12, Company B, 4th LAR, can receive their flu vaccinations from 8 – 10 a.m. at Building 1507, Odom Physical Fitness Center.

In & Around Fort Detrick Fort Detrick Influenza Vaccination Schedule 2015-2016 Eligible Dependent Children Oct. 30 9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.

Bldg. 1507 (Odom Physical Fitness Center) Nov. 4 9 a.m. — 2 p.m.

Bldg. 1507 (Odom Physical Fitness Center) Company B, 4th LAR Dec. 12 8 — 10 a.m.

AFRC Red Ribbon Week Awareness Tables Oct. 30 8 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Fort Detrick, Bldg. 1520A Lobby For more information, call (301) 619-9722 TRICARE Education Booth There will be a TRICARE education booth at the following places and times: Nov. 5 - Fort Detrick Commissary Nov. 19 - Barquist Army Health Clinic Atrium Fort Detrick Harvest and Halloween Events: Harvest Fest Oct. 30

6 — 8 p.m.

Fort Detrick Post Chapel For more information, contact the Chapel at (301) 619-7371 Trunk or Treat Oct. 30 5:30 — 7:30 p.m.

Odom Physical Fitness Center back parking lot, Bldg. 1520 Balfour Beatty Fort Detrick Halloween Party Oct. 31 6 — 8 p.m.

Balfour Beatty Community Center Army vs. Navy Flag Football Game Nov. 6 1 p.m.

Blue and Gray Field 83rd Annual Brunswick Veterans Day Parade Nov. 8 The opening ceremony will be held in Memorial Park, located in the heart of downtown Brunswick (corner of Maple and Potomac streets), starting at 1 p.m.

Parade will follow at 2 p.m.

For more information, visit https://www. brunswickmd.gov/veteransparade.

Valerie Wright

Army Substance Abuse Program

Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23-31 In its 30th year as the Nation’s largest and oldest drug prevention campaign, Red Ribbon Week reaches over 100 million people each year throughout the United States. Red Ribbon Week began after the kidnapping, torture and brutal murder of Drug Enforcement Administration Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena in 1985. Camarena had been working undercover in Guadalajara, Mexico, for over four years. His efforts led to a tip that resulted in the discovery of a multi-million dollar narcotics manufacturing operation in Chihuahua, Mexico. The successful eradication of this and other drug production operations angered leaders of several drug cartels who sought revenge. As a result, they murdered key informants and then, on Feb. 7, 1985, they kidnapped Camarena and his pilot Captain Alfredo Zavala-Avelar (taken separately on the same day).

Within weeks of his death in March of 1985, Camarena’s Congressman, Duncan Hunter, and high school friend Henry Lozano, launched Camarena Clubs in Imperial Valley, California- Camarena’s home. Hundreds of club members pledged to lead drug-free lives to honor the sacrifices made

by Camarena and others on behalf of all Americans. These coalitions began to wear red badges of

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satin, red ribbons, as a symbol of Camarena’s memory. The Red Ribbon Week campaign emerged from the efforts of these clubs and coalitions.

Today, Red Ribbon Week is nationally recognized and celebrated, helping to preserve Special Agent Camarena’s memory and further the cause for which he gave his life. The Red Ribbon Campaign also became a symbol of support for the DEA’s efforts to reduce demand for drugs through prevention and education programs. By wearing a red ribbon during the last week in October, Americans demonstrate their ardent opposition to drugs. They pay homage not only to Camarena, but to all men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in support of our Nation’s struggle against drug trafficking and abuse.

This year, Red Ribbon Week will run from Oct. 23-31. The Army Substance Abuse Program will sponsor two awareness tables: 1 — Monday, Oct. 26, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Forest Glen in the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Lobby, Building 503 2 — Friday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Fort Detrick in the Community Support Center Lobby, Building 1520A Stop by the awareness tables and sign the pledge to be drug free!

For more information, please contact the ASAP Fort Detrick at (301) 619-9722.

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Army to Field New Portable Oxygen Generator Ellen Crown

USAMRMC Deputy Public Affairs Officer

The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency will soon begin fielding a new 12-pound portable oxygen generator that will drastically reduce logistical issues related to oxygen supply for patient care in the field.

The USAMMA, a subordinate command of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, plans to field the generators in its kits, such as air ambulance and ground ambulance, as well as unit assemblages provided for forward surgical teams, EMT/trauma and pre-op and intensive care ward/post-op. The generator will augment the ‘D’ cylinder for patient care and transport, providing a continuous supply of oxygen for non-critical patients using standard electrical power.

“Instead of lugging around 10 cylinders, which weigh 9 pounds each, a medic will now bring this one 12-pound device, which runs on a rechargeable battery and

can produce three liters of 93 percent oxygen per minute,” said Maj. Norland James, assistant program manager of health care technologies at the USAMMA. “This is going to save the government countless dollars and reduce the giant logistical footprint that we have when it comes to patient care oxygen in the field.”

James added that one of the best things about the generator, besides its low weight, is also its shape, which is similar to a traditional cylinder. Most commercial oxygen generators are box-shaped; however, the Army required this device to fit where any regular cylinder would go on a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle or Humvee, so the device secures into the existing oxygen storage racks of Army evacuation vehicles. It is also about 30 percent lighter than a comparable commercial device.

Oxygen generation is not new to the Army, which has been developing and fielding oxygen generators for the past 20

years, according to Patrick Doyle, a biomedical engineer in the USAMMA’s Medical Devices Program Management Office.

However, as Doyle pointed out, the title oxygen generator is a bit of a misnomer as the device does not actually “generate” oxygen. The device uses a chemical process to separate the nitrogen from oxygen in room air, producing an oxygen-enriched gas. He explained that the device’s design is a simplification of an existing pressure swing adsorption oxygen generator technology. The use of a rotary valve, which is driven directly by a small motor, eliminates complex valve and control systems used in conventional oxygen generators. This is what helps to reduce the weight and makes the system easy to repair in the field, when needed.

“This device is not the end of the road,” added Doyle. “Our oxygen supply system is open to further development… We are always trying to make things better for the Warfighter.”

The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency will soon begin fielding a new 12-pound portable oxygen generator that will drastically reduce logistical issues related to oxygen supply for patient care in the field.

Photo by Adam Wyatt, TATRC

Fort Detrick Civilian Receives Distinguished Civilian Service Award Erin Bolling

USAMMDA Public Affairs

The Department of Defense’s highest honor for a civilian employee is the Distinguished Civilian Service Award. This award is given to civilians that have made significant contribution to the overall success of the DOD. The recipients exude the highest levels of integrity and dedication to the mission. Kathleen Berst, senior medical acquisition advisor for the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity, was presented the Distinguished Civilian Service Award at the 60th annual awards ceremony held at the Pentagon on Oct. 8.

The ceremony was officiated by The Honorable Robert Work, deputy secreatry of defense. This year there were eight total award recipients from all branches of the DOD. Work addressed the audience before the presentation of the awards. He began by inviting all of the family members of this year’s award recipients to stand and be acknowledged. A boisterous round of applause broke out as Work thanked all of the families for their support to the awardees.

Work went on to congratulate all of the award recipients, stating how “civilians are as important as those in uniform.”

Work explained that civilians are absolutely critical for what we do, and he is extremely grateful to work with some of the greatest Americans of our Nation.

Berst was recognized for her analysis and recommendation for a cost avoidance of $1.2 billion.

“She shepherded the Department of the Army advanced development workforce through increased demands for improved medical technology capabilities and the expanded mission of the Defense Health Agency. Ms. Berst provided significant input and guidance to help ensure appropriate resourcing and oversight of the Defense Health Agency mission to support health care for all Service Members, inclusive of a $762 million advanced development portfolio for Fiscal

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Kathleen Berst, senior medical acquisition advisor for the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity, receives the Distinguished Civilian Service Award. Photo from left to right: The Honorable Robert O. Work, deputy secretary of defense; Kathleen Berst, USAMMDA; Dr. Kenneth Bertram, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command principal assistant for acquisition; and Mr. Michael Rhodes, director of administration, Office of the Deputy Chief Management Officer.

Photo by Erin Bolling, USAMMDA Public Affairs

Year 2016 through Fiscal Year 2020,” taken from Berst’s citation.

Berst was surprised and excited to have been selected for this award, and explained, “It was a great honor to get to meet the other award recipients at the ceremony and hear about their impressive achievements. It’s humbling to see what they’ve done and to think that we are all a part of this large DOD enterprise, contributing in our own unique ways to keeping our Nation secure.”

Col. William Geesey, commander of the USAMMDA, attended the awards ceremony to show his support for Berst.

“I’m proud to have exceptional employees such as Kathy at the USAMMDA,” said Geesey. “This award recognizes Kathy’s significant accomplishments as well as those of the entire USAMMDA team.”

Fellow USAMMDA employees, along with present and past USAMMDA commanders, made the trip down to the Pentagon to show their support for Berst. Adorned with ‘Keep Calm and Berst On’ pins, Berst’s family, friends and co-workers erupted in cheer for Berst as she accepted her award.

Berst described how this award acknowledges accomplishments associated with some challenging efforts.

“While I was going through those challenges, I didn’t think they were award worthy; in fact, I was more worried that I was going to get fired for being the person to ‘kill a Presidential initiative’ - not really the way you want to be known in a new job,” said Berst. “The award identifies me as an individual, but nothing in our world is accomplished by a single person.

The outcomes highlighted in that award were

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accomplished because of a team of dedicated, motivated people.”

U.S. Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho extended her own congratulations to Berst through the entire Army Medical Department.

“She has been a driving force behind high profile product development which covers the spectrum of life-saving medical treatments,” said Horoho. “She has helped the USAMMDA organization grow without disruption to product development as the new Defense Health Agency was established and placed additional responsibilities on the acquisition workforce.”

Horoho congratulated Berst on her accomplishments, continued exceptional service and commitment to the goals and objectives of the Army Medical Department, the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense.

USAISR’s Joint Trauma System Receives Letterman Organizational Award Steven Galvan

USAISR Public Affairs Officer

The Joint Trauma System at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research was selected as the winner of the eighth annual Major Jonathan Letterman Award for Medical Excellence presented by the National Museum of Civil War Medicine Oct. 8 in Bethesda, Maryland.

This is the second year in a row that the USAISR has won the Letterman Award.

The award is named after Maj. Jonathan Letterman who is known as “the father of battlefield medicine.” According to the museum website, the annual award recognizes an individual and an organization for leading innovative efforts in civilian emergency care, combat casualty care, prosthetic technology, improving outcomes for patients with catastrophic injuries or leveraging today’s cutting edge medical technology to develop new ways to assist military Service Members or civilians who have suffered severe disfiguring wounds.

“Although the award was presented in October, the award was earned since the inception of the JTS and Joint Theater Trauma System,” said Col. (Dr.) Kirby Gross, JTS director, who accepted the award at the event. “The JTTS was

(Left to right) Craig Lebo, National Museum of Civil War Medicine board member; Col. (Dr.) Kirby Gross, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Joint Trauma System director; Dr. Kenneth Bertram, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command principal assistant for acquisition; and Betsy Estilow, National Museum of Civil War Medicine board president, during the eighth annual Major Jonathan Letterman Award for Medical Excellence by the National Museum of Civil War Medicine Oct. 8 in Bethesda, Maryland. Gross accepted the award for the USAISR JTS. Courtesy photo

first fielded in 2005 with stateside support of the JTS at the USAISR. The last theater presence of the JTTS personnel concluded in December 2014, but the theater presence continues by application of Clinical Practice Guidelines and participation in the weekly combat casualty

‘Run to Honor’ Campaign Brings Families and Soldiers Together Lanessa Hill

USAG Public Affairs Hundreds of participants entered the 31st annual Army Ten-Miler held Oct. 11 at the Pentagon. Among the hundreds of individuals were sixteen participants from Fort Detrick who, with the support of local sponsors as well as coordination by the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, were able to participate.

The annual race is held every October in Washington, D.C., and is meant to promote the Army, build esprit de corps, support Army fitness goals and enhance community relations. All race proceeds benefit Soldier MWR programs.

“I am very proud of the team,” said U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick Commander Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein after the race.

“Even though we are a small post without the thousands of Soldiers other posts have to draw from, we competed well and made a strong showing for Fort Detrick. Thanks to all who competed. We look forward to an even more competitive team next year.”

Fort Detrick entered two teams: one team comprised of all active-duty men and the other active-duty mixed. Runners representing Fort Detrick were determined by the qualifying races held at Fort Detrick in August, with a total of twenty Soldiers competing for only sixteen available spots.

“I would like to say, first and foremost, ‘thank you’ to all the Fort Detrick fitness center staff members who played a key role in sponsoring this outstanding event,” said Sgt. 1st Class Manuel Taveras, part of the Fort Detrick active-duty mixed

care curriculum conferences.”

The JTS was established at the USAISR in 2004 when the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs directed all military branches to work together to develop a single trauma registry to improve trauma care delivery and pa-

tient outcomes through the continuum of care.

“The JTS staff received this award due to the positive impact on combat casualty care outcomes,” said Gross. “The award demonstrates that professional peers and military medical leaders have identified the impact of the JTS. As one of the many contributors to the JTS, this award inspires me to ensure the JTS continues to remain innovative and relevant in combat casualty care.”

Gross added that the JTS by way of the data collected from the wars in Afghanistan has contributed to unprecedented survival rates, as high as 98 percent for casualties arriving alive to a combat hospital.

“This award is a direct result of the remarkable staff at the JTS who make substantial contributions every day to optimizing combat casualty care,” said Col. (Dr.) Michael D. Wirt, USAISR commander. “Congratulations to all for improving the quality of care for our Wounded Warriors from the battlefield definitive care stateside. There is still much to be done, and I am proud to be with you leading the charge at providing the best care and equipment for our battlefield wounded and those who care for them.”

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Fort Detrick runners pose for a photo at the 31st annual Army Ten-Miler Oct. 11 at the Pentagon.

Photo by Family and MWR team. “I am very honored and humbled that the Army Ten-Miler focused on dedicating the run to our fallen military members and their families. I, in particular, dedicated each mile to my ‘always present and never forgotten’ loved ones. I encourage everyone in our military community to partake in these honored events and always take a moment to honor those they have lost; hooah! Now, on a personal best, I did run faster from last year; a big ‘hooah!’ for me.”

The Fort Detrick active-duty men’s team consisted of Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein, Pfc. Dickson Kurgat, Spc. Emmanuel Amoah, Spc. John McBrearty, Spc. Michael Aponte, Spc. Demmaje Brownfranklin, Pfc. Ibrahim Hamilton and Capt. Dennis Kim. The Fort Detrick active-duty mixed team included Cmdr. Christopher Duplessis, Sgt. 1st Class Manuel Taveras, Maj. Jeffrey Froude, Capt. Justin Talley, Spc. Alisha Shrestha, Capt.

Kathryn Buckland, Staff Sgt. Levis Castro and Capt. Marietta Squire.

Capt. Kathryn L. Buckland passes the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency colors to USAMMA Commander Col. David R. Gibson, who then turned the colors over to Capt. Dennis Kim during the command’s detachment change of command at the National Cancer Institute auditorium Oct. 16. The purpose of the change of command ceremony is to pass the command and control of the detachment from the previous leader to the new. The passing of the colors signifies that the organization is more important than one individual and that even though the leadership may change, the organization remains constant and continuity will remain.

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White House Taps Military Medicine Expertise for Emergency Preparedness Campaign Steven Galvan

USAISR Public Affairs

and Ramin A. Khalili Combat Casualty Care Research Program

The White House Administration alongside other government leadership announced a new national public service campaign Oct. 6, designed to boost public awareness of what each person can do to help save lives during a major disaster.

The campaign, called “Stop the Bleed,” is based on the success of the U.S. military in reducing combat deaths during recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. In those cases, since most combat fatalities occurred on the battlefield prior to reaching a hospital and the majority of potentially preventable deaths occurred due to hemorrhage, bleeding control is AWARENESS, continued from page 1

child, spouse, relative, neighbor or friend - increasing employment for people with disabilities benefits everyone.

“We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and the diversity of our military and we celebrate the diversity of Fort Detrick because it opens the doors for all to come here and contribute to our mission and that is the ultimate goal,” said Lein.

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now a cornerstone of the improved survival techniques used by the Armed Forces.

A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes. The “Stop the Bleed” campaign aims to teach everyday citizens basic techniques in hemorrhage control so that an injured person has a greater chance of living long enough to reach a doctor’s care at the hospital.

“The Depart of Defense’s clinical experience and research in these areas underpins this entire effort,” said Col. Todd Rasmussen, director of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command’s Combat Casualty Care Research Program, during his remarks at the campaign launch.

The CCCRP played an integral role in the development of the campaign, creating the “Stop the Bleed” logo and official campaign slogan, as well as advising the DOD and National Security Council on program content.

The American College of Surgeons has also joined the campaign, establishing the Hartford Consensus Group that has championed the translation of military advances in external hemorrhage control to bystanders, law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical service medics.

“The efforts of this group have been compiled into the Hartford Consensus Group compendium that was recently released as a special communication of the college in an effort to improve survival from these events which are, unfortunately, becoming increasingly common in the United States,” said Chairman of the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care Dr. Frank Butler, who is also the director of prehospital trauma care at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Joint Trauma System.

As a special operations surgeon while on active

duty, Butler learned firsthand that someone with severe bleeding can bleed to death in a matter of minutes-often before the arrival of a trained medic. He has also seen the dramatic increases in survival achieved by the 75th Ranger Regiment and other special operations units that adopted the use of tourniquets and hemostatic dressings.

“Thanks largely to the efforts of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care group that have been ongoing since 1993, all of the U.S. military is now trained to provide life-saving external hemorrhage control interventions,” said Butler.

Butler added that these advances in combat trauma care have saved many lives on the battlefield, and now this knowledge will do the same thing in the civilian sector.

Learn more about how to “Stop the Bleed” and help save a life by accessing training and resources: http://www.dhs.gov/stopthebleed.

specialist for the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, spoke to the group about ways to improve the working environment for those who have disabilities.

“We are here today because we know that people with disabilities can work. The disability does not negate a thousand other abilities that a person might have. Just because I might have quadriplegia, I cannot use my legs and have limited use of my hands, does not mean I cannot be a brilliant mechanical engineer that uses computer aiding to design,” said Reins-

felder. “Disability does not discriminate. Assistive technology can help keep people in their jobs if a disability occurs.”

What is Assistive technology? “Simply put, assistive technology is any item that would help a person accomplish a task that they would not otherwise be able to do,” said Reinsfelder.

Assistive technology items include: computer software and hardware, such as voice recognition programs and screen readers, hearing aids and orthotic devices to enhance mobility.

Keynote speaker Staff Sgt. Jorge Haddock-Santiago, with the Army Wounded Warrior Program, or AW2, spoke of his own personal struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury resulting from combat-related encounters and voluntarily seeking out treatment.

“I made a decision that would change my life, and that decision was to come forward and say ‘I need help, something isn’t right,’ so I decided to come forward and see providers

and tell them what was going on,” said Haddock-Santiago. “And here’s my take on that... how can I take care of mySoldiers or anybody else if I don’t take care of myself?”

Col. Robert O’Brien, commander of the U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Detrick, addressed the audience in closing.

“One thing that has really come a long way in the last couple of decades is the unity that we’ve achieved among those who have challenges, whether they be physical challenges or mental challenges,” said O’Brien. “We are seeing amazing things from folks with disabilities, or what we used to perceive as disabilities, achieving greatness. I encourage you all to reach out and provide that leadership presence that Staff Sgt. talked about, provide a welcoming atmosphere for those that can achieve greatness and we can move this ball down the field quite a bit more.”

For more information on disabilities employment, contact the Fort Detrick Equal Opportunity Office at (301) 619-4147.

Navy Celebrates 240th Birthday

USAMRMC Medics Participate in Annual Training The Naval Medical Logistics Command celebrates the 240th Navy birthday on Oct. 13 at Fort Detrick. David Meadows, retired U.S. Navy captain and former NMLC deputy commander, was the special guest speaker; sharing his unique perspective on his own years of service spanning 37 years.

The United States Navy traces its origins to the Continental Navy, which the Continental Congress established Oct. 13, 1775, by authorizing the procurement, outfitting, manning and dispatching of two armed vessels to cruise in search of munitions ships supplying the British Army in America. The legislation also established a naval committee to supervise the work. Altogether, the Continental Navy numbered some 50 ships over the course of the war, with approximately 20 warships active at its maximum strength. In 1972, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt authorized recognition of Oct. 13 as the Navy’s official birthday.

Pictured from left to right: Cmdr. Gail Chapman, M2, BUMED Frederick Detachment; Capt. Mary Seymour, NMLC; Command Master Chief Hospital Corpsman David Hall and Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Czech, NMLC Assemblage Management.

Photo by Julius Evans, NMLC Public Affairs

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On Oct. 21, two U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command Soldier medics participate in an annual training exercise at Fort Detrick’s Area B. The skills of a medic must be sustained to stay sharp and at the ready. The medic must be ready to save lives on the battlefield, and it is required that key medical skills be evaluated and validated each year. All USAMRMC medics are validated using the Annual Combat Medic Skills — Validation Test, which is a hands-on assessment that is comprised of over 220 critical medical skills.

Photo by Crystal Maynard, USAMRMC Public Affairs

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