Vol. 32, No. 23
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Fort Detrick Participates in Annual Community Veteran’s Day Parade The U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick Color Guard participates in Brunswick’s 83rd Annual Veterans Day Parade Nov. 8 in Brunswick, Maryland. Lt. Col. Deon Green, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command Staff Judge Advocate, sings the National Anthem during the event. Hundreds of families attend the annual event to honor veterans and view the parade that includes more than 100 groups from throughout Maryland and northern Virginia.
Photos by Ellen Crown, USAMRMC Public Affairs
Fort Detrick AFAP Conference Success Jenni Benson
USAG Public Affairs
The Army Family Action Plan, also known as AFAP, kicked off its annual conference Nov. 2-4 at the Fort Detrick Community Support Center. The 3-day conference focused on issues identified through submissions to the U.S. Army Garrison Army Community Service office or through the Army OneSource website. Each day, participants, which included 12 delegates, broke into working groups to dive into issues and develop recommendations, prioritize and present to leadership for ap-
proval and implementation. Facilitators, recorders and transcribers helped keep delegates on track, while subject matter experts provided their expertise on the issues raised. Top issues at this year’s AFAP conference included the transition policy for special needs children from the Child Development Center to School Age Services; childcare options while on the Child, Youth and School Age Services waitlist; the Total Army Sponsorship Program Training Standard; and education on the Army Gift Program.
Top services identified and discussed at the AFAP conference were the Post Exchange; Commissary; Army Community Services; Army Emergency Relief; Family Action Plan and Financial Readiness; Barquist Army Health Clinic; Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Child and Youth Services; and fitness center. “One of the greatest challenges this year was ensuring that we reached as many people as possible to inform them of the AFAP program and involve both the Fort Detrick and Forest Glen communities,” said Sarah Polanco, Army
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Volunteer Corps coordinator and AFAP/AFTB program manager. “Almost every member of Fort Detrick and Forest Glen has ideas for improving life at the installation level, so it’s important that they take the time to let their voices be heard.” Finding solutions to issues that affect military and civilian members is the main purpose of the AFAP conference. According to the Army OneSource website, “AFAP provides active and reserve component Soldiers, Army See AFAP, continued on page 10
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USACEHR Hosts Environmental State of the Science Workshop, p. 4
Army Evaluates Transport Telemedicine Technology, p. 6
Fort Detrick Rolls Out New Army Uniforms, p. 9
Commentary: Holiday Safety Message from USAMRMC and Fort Detrick Commander World War I, known at the time as “The Great War,” officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles. However, fighting ceased seven months prior when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the allied Nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, Nov. 11, 1918, is regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.” Veterans Day was originally set aside as Armistice Day to remember those who fought and died defending our Nation and our allies during World War I. Over time it has evolved to honor all veterans who have served during times of war and peace. On November 11th, we pause to remember those men and women who served, and especially those who gave their lives, in defense of our great Nation.
As we celebrate our freedom with family and friends, let us remain aware of potential risks and accidents. Travel by privately owned vehicles remains the greatest threat to our workforce with many reported accidents directly attributable to either a lapse in situational awareness or a wrong decision being made. It is leadership’s responsibility to engage at all levels to identify those at risk and intervene to keep them and others safe. America trusts us with its most precious commodity — its sons and daughters. We must remain ever vigilant to ensure our actions reflect we are deserving of that trust. Use lessons learned from past accidents, hold Soldiers and civilians accountable and get personally involved; your Soldiers and civilians will follow where you lead, so lead by example. Enjoy this Veterans Day and thank you for all you do every day in support of the Nation.
Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick Commanding General
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Chaplain’s Corner Happy Thanksgiving Fort Detrick Thanksgiving is almost here and that means that life gets really busy for a lot of us. Thanksgiving is the starting point for the holiday season, which takes us all the way through New Year’s Day. Around the holidays, it is easy to get wrapped up in the festive spirit, gift-giving and family gatherings instead of remembering to capture and enjoy the memories that are really important to us. When we do this, we tend to be worn down by the time the holiday season has ended and spend our year recovering from what should be a time of joy, hope and thankfulness. I think there is a better way. When a runner starts a race, he usually has a plan for the whole race and not just the finish. The finish is an important part, but a mature runner knows that the plan to get to the finish starts before the race even begins. The start is a key part of the race; the runner has to know the length of the race, how fast to come out of the gate, what pace to maintain, when to change pace and where to refuel to reach the finish. I have talked with runners who were disappointed in a race that they started too fast, struggling in the last part of the race or feeling like they started too slow and rushed to make up time; never really enjoyed the race. That’s not what I want for all of you. I want you to enjoy the race, finish strong and be excited about the New Year. Thanksgiving is my “big picture” day, reflecting
on all the things I have to be thankful for, helping me to gain perspective and see the whole picture and preventing me from focusing on the one thing that seems to be standing in my way. As a runner, there is always that one hill that tries to stop you, but you have to remember the downhill on the other side.. Thanksgiving provides focus, meaning and perspective to guide me through. I hope you all can take a moment to see Thanksgiving Day as I do, as an opportunity to give thanks and set the pace for your holidays. Christmas is the fastest part of the race for me. So, from a runner’s perspective, the Thanksgiving holiday preceding is the key to setting perspective, pace and refueling to sustain me through the upcoming, fastest part of the race. The time between Christmas and New Year’s is the steady pace that creates space for reflection, rest and planning for the New Year. I can enjoy the fast pace of Christmas knowing the slower pace is just beyond it. Then, I cross the finish line of New Year’s Day and I realize it is also a new starting line. Happy Thanksgiving Fort Detrick. My prayer for you is that Thanksgiving Day be a truly great starting point for you to enjoy all the religious significance of the holidays and all the relationships of family and friends you have to be thankful for. I hope to see you all at the Holiday Tree Lighting on Dec 3. God Bless, Chaplain Michael Jeffries
Fort Detrick Shifts Focus in 1968 Shannon Bishop
USAG Public Affairs
In November 1968, nearly 47 years ago, President Richard Nixon outlawed offensive biological research in the United States. As a result, research at Fort Detrick became focused on defensive measures including public health considerations, diagnostics, preventive measures and treatments for biological warfare infections. Today, Fort Detrick continues to focus on public health, cancer research and treatments for global epidemics including Ebola.
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In & Around Fort Detrick Service Members’ Holiday Meal Come celebrate Thanksgiving with us. Free for active-duty Service Members. Volunteers needed for setup, serving and cleaning. For more information orto volunteer, visit: http://detrick.armymwr.com/us/detrick/detrick-events/service-member-holiday-meal/?eID=329773, or call (301) 6192823. Sponsored by Nymeo and Wegmans Frederick. No federal endorsement implied. Date: Tuesday, Nov. 17 Time: 11 a.m. — 12 p.m. & 1-2 p.m. Location: Community Activities Center, Building 1529 USAMMDA Native American Indian Heritage Event Date: Friday, Nov. 20 Time: 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. Location: Community Activities Center, Building 1529 Theme: “Growing Native Leaders Enhancing our Seven Generations” Turkey Trot Date: Monday, Nov. 23 Time: Formation and line up will begin at 6:20 a.m. Location: Blue and Grey Field Formation and line up begin at 6:20 a.m. All military units are required to participate. Civilians are welcome. No pets or strollers.
Holiday Craft Fair Come shop the beautifully crafted items created by dozens of talented artisans and crafters. For more information, please see attachment, visit http://detrick.armymwr.com/us/detrick/ detrick-events/holiday-craft-show/?eID=315784, or call (301) 619-4079. Date: Wednesday, Nov. 18 Time: 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. Location: Odom Fitness Center Building 1507 Installation Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Come and join us as we light up the installation tree and hear a performance by Frederick High School Chorus. Following the lighting of the tree, there will be light refreshments and pictures with Santa at the Community Activities Center, Building 1529. In case of inclement weather, the Installation Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held in the Community Activities Center. For more information, call (301) 619-4079/3266 or visit http://detrick.armymwr.com/us/detrick/detrick-events/community-tree-lighting-ceremony-2/?eID=333538. Sponsored by Nymeo and Stratford University. No federal endorsement implied. Date: Thursday, Dec. 3 Time: 4: 30 p.m. Location: Blue and Gray Field
Hershey Park Trip Come enjoy the magic of the holidays with over 4 million lights and rides all in the wonderful world of Hershey Park. Cost: $25 per person, includes admission and transportation. Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Register by Dec. 21 at Leisure Travel Services. For more information, call (301) 619-3237/4079 or visit http://detrick. armymwr.com/us/detrick/detrick-events/hershey-park-trip/?eID=338478. Date: Wednesday, Dec. 30 Time: 3 — 10:30 p.m. Location: Bus departs from the auditorium, Building 1520 Volunteer Opportunity Girls on the Run is a non-profit, after school, curriculum-based program working with girls ages 8-13. The 20-lesson Girls on the Run curriculum combines training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running event with lessons that inspire girls to become independent thinkers, enhance their problem solving skills and make healthy decisions. All of this is accomplished through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff and the community. Girls on the Run has two upcoming events: 5K run on Nov. 21 Candy Cane Dash on Dec. 5 Registration information: Nov. 21 5K run: https://www.raceplanner.com/register/
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index/GOTRFall5KVolunteer Candy Cane Dash: https://www.raceplanner.com/register/index/CCDVolunteer2015 2015 Celebrate Frederick Candlelight House Tour Tickets Celebrate Frederick, Inc. is excited to announce tickets for the 30th Annual Candlelight House Tour on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 5 — 9 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6 from 12 — 4 p.m., are now available for sale. This year’s self-guided tour will feature nine homes in historic Downtown Frederick, built between the late 1700’s and the mid 1900’s, featuring distinct architectural style and design decorated to inspire your holiday senses. Foodie Festivus Tree Lighting & Street Festival Karl Unnasch, an internationally acclaimed public and architectural artist, will create a 35’ holiday tree comprised of recycled glassware and welded food service items including spatula snowflakes, plate and saucer ornaments, takeout containers, utensil tinsel — “utinsel” — and an impressive star topper constructed from blue glass bottles, for downtown Silver Spring’s 4th annual holiday public art installation, this year themed Foodie Festivus. Location: Fountain Plaza at Downtown Silver Spring — 916 Ellsworth Drive, Downtown Silver Spring, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
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USACEHR Hosts Environmental State of the Science Workshop Crystal Maynard
USAMRMC Public Affairs
The U.S. Army Center for Environmental Health Research, a subordinate laboratory of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense, hosted a State of the Science workshop on “Personalized Tools to Support Potential and Actual Health Hazards in the Megacity Operational Environment” at Fort Detrick, Maryland, Oct. 27-28. The workshop brought together approximately 50 physicians, researchers and military operational medicine experts to discuss scientific issues related to emerging environmental exposure threats from megacities, which is a city with more than 10 million people. “Opportunities like the State of the Science workshop allow experts in academia, industry and military medicine to come together and assess the current environmental health ‘knowns’ and ‘unknowns,’” said USACEHR Commander Col. Thomas C. Timmes, Ph.D. “We can then set research priorities to ensure force readiness and force health protection.” The main themes discussed included: crit-
ical evaluation of realistic, abundant and probable chemical threats in the dense, urban operational environment; the use of far-forward diagnostics in non-agent toxic industrial chemical and materials exposure scenarios; and personalized medicine solutions for environmental health and protection. The overarching goal of the workshop was to facilitate scientific discussion of these issues and the challenges they pose for assessing health hazards of chemicals. At the conclusion of the workshop, the USACEHR anticipates a series of peer-reviewed position papers on the state of the science of the key topics. The papers will be used to communicate a clear research strategy to key leaders and decision makers. “Meetings like this provide a unique opportunity for us to network with our colleagues, share critical feedback about research presented and provide support to identify and overcome challenges,” said USACEHR Deputy Commander Maj. Jonathan Stallings, Ph.D. “You can’t get the synergy and collaboration created at an event like this through teleconferencing. The interaction is irreplaceable.”
The U.S. Army Center for Environmental Health Research Deputy Commander Maj. Jonathan Stallings, Ph.D., addresses attendees during USACEHR’s State of the Science workshop Oct. 28 at Fort Detrick, Maryland. Photo by Crystal Maynard, USAMRMC Public Affairs
Army/Navy Football Game The annual Army-Navy football game took place Nov. 6 on Blue and Gray field at Fort Detrick. The annual Fort Detrick Army versus Navy flag football game was field held in 1987 with the Army team winning the inaugural event. Army took home the trophy once again this year with a 24-0 win over the Navy.
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A Day in the Life of a Mail Handler Lanessa Hill
USAG Public Affairs
It’s a job most people don’t think about until a bill is late or that package you’re expecting takes too long to receive. It’s one of those jobs in which you have to endure severe weather and, in some cases, not mind dogs with big teeth... I’m talking about mail handlers. I had the opportunity to shadow the mail handlers at the Fort Detrick Official Mailroom recently to see how it really is handling the mail that comes into Fort Detrick each day. Most people think there isn’t much to it, but I’m here to argue that there is. The day starts off with a morning pick up at the 7th street post office. If the delivery truck from the main distribution center is late, our handlers are at their mercy and, like everyone else, must stand in line and wait. Every morning, pick up is for non-accountable mail, or mail that does not require a signature. The volume could range anywhere from a few bins to a full truck load. According to Kevin Quinn, the postal supervisor, it just depends. “This time of year we get busy,” explained Quinn. “We support the barracks, and those Soldiers are receiving packages from all over.” Once they return to the official mailroom at Fort Detrick, the real fun begins. Every package and envelope is scanned. From there, each piece is separated and put into a
As I observed the day-to-day process, it hit me... I don’t know the official format of shipping labels, so I bet many others don’t either. All labels should be labeled as such: Command Name Directorate or Equivalent ATTN: Name of Recipient and Office Symbol Street Address (no building numbers) Fort Detrick Official Business
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mailbox designated for each tenant. When I say these guys were rolling, they were. Quickness and accuracy is required, as they know the post office will soon deliver the next morning shipment of accountable mail, requiring more detail and tracking. When putting the mail into the boxes, I quickly realized that a good percentage of the mail has no command name or agency name but the staff was able to put the mail in the correct box. Several of the streets I did not recognize either and the mailing addresses were incomplete. When I asked how they know, I was told “they just do.” Richard Scott, a mail handler who has worked at Fort Detrick for ten
Barquist installs MedSafe Lt. Col. Jason Sepanic Barquist Army Health Clinic
In Barquist Army Health Clinic’s continuing efforts to improve patient safety, and in response to the community’s requests, the clinic has obtained and installed a MedSafe. The MedSafe provides the Fort Detrick community a year round location to drop off expired medications for proper disposal. The MedSafe is located in the lobby of the clinic and is accessible only during clinic hours of operation. Any individual who has access to Fort Detrick may utilize the MedSafe. When disposing medications in the MedSafe, please keep all medications in the original packaging and remove any personally identifiable information. Items that can be dropped off: -Unused or expired medications including legally held controlled substances. -Liquid medications under 4 oz. (Please place inside of a sealed plastic bag when dropping off) Items that cannot be dropped off: -No illegal drugs
Fort Detrick employees sort mail in the Fort Detrick Official Mailroom.
-No liquid medications/containers with more than 4 oz. of liquid remaining -No needles, syringes or SHARPS containers -No aerosol spray cans -No batteries -No medical devices -No chemicals or other hazardous materials Other local medication drop-off locations include: Frederick Police Department 100 West Patrick Street Frederick, Maryland 21701 Thurmont Police Department 800 Main Street Thurmont, Maryland 21788 Maryland State Police Barracks 110 Airport Drive East Frederick, Maryland 21701 Brunswick Police Department 20 East A Street Brunswick, Maryland 21716 Middletown Municipal Center 31 West Main Street Middletown, Maryland 21769 Emmitsburg Community Center — 2nd Floor 300 South Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727
years, worked for the U.S. Postal Service for a few years prior to coming to Fort Detrick. “We do this each day. We know based on looking at the address where each piece goes,” said Scott. ”This is not just separating mail into the right box, its ensuring the right people receive the right mail.” “We are like google maps; we look at an address and can get the mail right there,” continued Scott jokingly. For mail that is not addressed properly, the staff will enter the name into outlook to determine their location. If it is addressed to a Soldier in the barracks who they know is no longer there, mail is forwarded to their new duty station.
Soon after the initial frenzy starts to die down, the U.S. Postal Service truck pulls up with their delivery of accountable mail; meaning certified mail, packages and anything that requires a signature. Upon receipt, everything is once again scanned, documented as received, return receipts are organized and the documentation follows each of these packages throughout the entire process, allowing the staff to ensure accountability throughout. “The Soldiers in the barracks love to see me show up with packages,” said Michael Hogue, a mail handler in the mailroom. “I have a way of packing the boxes in the van that makes my delivery easy and quick. I do it this way every day.”
By the end of sorting, stacking and delivery, everyone is dirty. Who would have ever thought that mail could be so dirty?... I couldn’t wait to wash my hands. Even with the technology that has made day-to-day operations a little smoother, manpower is still the key to success. With each hour that passes, there are also customers picking up and dropping off additional mail to be processed; talk about the ability to multi task. “It’s something different each day,” said Scott. “The most satisfying part of this job is helping people receive something they have been waiting for.” The final drop of the day occurs in the afternoon. All mail being sent out, returned to sender or forwarded is dropped back off at the 7th street post office. The Fort Detrick Official Mailroom provides services to everyone on Fort Detrick and Forest Glen and is located in the new Logistics Readiness Center by the new Nallin Farm Gate at 9200 Veterans Drive. Fort Detrick hours of operation are Mondays through Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Forest Glen hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you have a story idea to highlight a specific job which makes our dayto-day lives easier, please contact the Public Affairs Office.
Veteran’s Day Celebration at Citizens Center
Active-duty Service Members from Fort Detrick, including Lt. Col. Jason Sepanic (pictured), participate in the annual Veteran’s Day Celebration at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center in Frederick, Maryland, on Nov. 11. This was one of many Veteran’s Day events throughout the Frederick community. Photo courtesy of the Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center
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Dahl Promoted, Takes Command of Army Installation Management Command Joshua Ford
U.S. Army Installation Management Command
Lt. Gen. Kenneth R. Dahl took command of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command Nov. 3 from Lt. Gen. David D. Halverson during a change of command ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Theater. Gen. Mark A. Milley, the 39th Chief of Staff of the Army, presided over both the change of command ceremony and Dahl’s promotion ceremony that took place before. “K.D. (Dahl) is immensely qualified to be the commanding general,” said Milley. “He’s a proven combat leader, he’s a man of great character, and I have no doubt in my mind that he’s going to take IMCOM to the next level of excellence.” Until today, the IMCOM and the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management were commanded by one three-star general, in a “dual-hatted” status. The creation of a new 3-star position and the decision to make the IMCOM a direct-report to the Chief of Staff of the Army indicates how important the mission is to senior Army leadership. The IMCOM manages all the dayto-day infrastructure and support programs on Army installations, allowing the mission commanders to focus on their mission: to fight and win the Nation’s wars. It also allows for cost avoid-
ance and cost savings by centralizing management and purchasing power, and enables Soldiers to focus on preparing for the current and future fight because they know their families at home are being cared for. Dahl pledged that the IMCOM would continue to provide the best support for command teams at Army installations around the world under his command. “Having never served at the same place twice I can be justly accused of being an expert at nothing, but I will give myself credit for knowing a lot about the Army. Knowing where it lives and knowing what it does,” said Dahl. “And I’m excited to be at this command for I have an opportunity to support all our senior commanders and enabling their critical missions that they execute in their own commands every single day.” Milley explained that the split will allow the IMCOM to be more efficient by placing a proven leader with the command on Fort Sam Houston, rather than have the ASCIM lead from the Pentagon remotely. “The span of control was not as effective as if we could split it apart and pick a single (lieutenant general) to lead the IMCOM and then have a staff officer as the ACSIM,” said Milley. “Because putting both of them together is difficult and doesn’t lead to the most efficient methods of using our leadership.” In Army tradition, Halverson re-
Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark Milley passes the U.S. Army Installation Management Command guidon to Lt. Gen. Kenneth Dahl during a change of command ceremony Nov. 3 at the Fort Sam Houston Theater in San Antonio. U.S. Army IMCOM photo by Tim Hipps, IMCOM Public Affairs
linquished command by passing the unit’s colors, which symbolizes command, to Milley, who then passed the colors to Dahl, giving him the authority of command and formally recognizing Dahl as the IMCOM’s commanding general. Halverson expressed his sentiments of leaving command and tak-
ing the responsibility of the ACSIM. “This is a bittersweet day as you all know, but it is a great day for the Army,” said Halverson. “It’s been an honor. Thank you for bringing the Army’s home everywhere and we’ll continue to do that.” Dahl assured Halverson and those present that he would ensure the
IMCOM would continue to be the foundation for Army readiness. “We will touch the entire Army every single day and everything that it does,” said Dahl. “I am thrilled to be the commanding general of installation management command. I totally appreciate how lucky I am and I will not squander a single moment.”
Army Evaluates Transport Telemedicine Technology Ellen Crown
USAMRMC Deputy Public Affairs Officer
The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency’s Integrated Clinical Systems Project Management Office, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command’s Program Executive Office for Aviation, performed a demonstration of a new prototype of a transport telemedicine technology at Fort Bliss, Texas, Oct. 2. The prototype is part of the Enhanced Mid-tier Air/Ground Network, or eMAGINET, capability. With desert sands swirling in every direction, two Army medics loaded a “casualty” into a Black Hawk helicopter before jumping in and taking off into the skies above White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The medics immediately triaged their “patient” and initiated a mobile electronic medical record using the prototype telemedicine system placed
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A medic uses a prototype transport telemedicine technology to create and share mobile electronic medical record data during a patient transport demonstration aboard a Black Hawk helicopter Oct. 2. Photo by Ellen Crown, USAMRMC Public Affairs
on board for the demonstration. During transport, the technology automatically added information such as vital signs data to the patient’s record of care. The data then automatically transmitted to a medical company on the ground, which kept the receiving medical team updated and ready. Collecting,
documenting and sharing patient data with other providers is a critical component of health care from the point of a battlefield injury back to a fixed facility. “Currently, when a Soldier is wounded on the battlefield, there is See evaluate, continued on page 10
Two Army medics discuss their “patient” as they triage and upload information into a new prototype of a transport telemedicine technology being demonstrated at Fort Bliss, Texas, Oct. 2, by the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency’s Integrated Clinical Systems Project Management Office, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command’s Program Executive Office for Aviation.
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CID Warns of Extortion and Blackmail Scams Mary Markos
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command
For many, the words extortion and blackmail bring forth images of Hollywood movies, celebrities having illicit affairs and corporations trying to hide a wrongdoing. In today’s world of internet communications, internet dating and social networking, extortion and blackmail can happen to anyone who discusses, admits or posts a lapse in judgment, or their personal or financial issues, over the internet. More alarming, extortion and blackmail can happen to innocent individuals whose personal information has been stolen as part of a data breach. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly known as the CID, warns the Army community to be aware of internet extortion and blackmail scams, and report any instance where a Soldier, Army dependent or Army civilian is or has been faced with threats involving the payment of money or other valuables. Extortion and blackmail are crimes that have grave consequences for its victims, to include financial loss. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center 2014 Internet Crime Report stated that more than $16 million dollars was extorted from victims that year. “In many instances, the situation begins when an unknowing victim is befriended by someone on the internet, often as part of an
online dating or social media site,” said Daniel Andrews, director of CID’s Computer Crime Investigative Unit. “The scammer quickly builds a friendship and trust with the victim, and will begin to ask for or discuss information or photos that could be hurtful to one’s personal or professional life if revealed. Because the victim does not realize they are being scammed, they see the requests or discussion as a normal part of the developing friendship and are willing to share the information.” To the victim’s surprise, according to Andrews, the scammers then threaten to release that information if money is not paid. Another instance of extortion can occur when scammers obtain an individual’s personal information as part of a data breach. Such breaches, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center, occurred 591 times in the first nine months of this year alone, compromising more than 175 million records. “Following a data breach, these scammers, these criminals, may try to extort money from individuals who have a personal, financial or medical condition they would not want exposed,” said Andrews. The FBI report gave one example, called payday loans, deferred-deposit check loans or cash advance loans, as the most abundant type of extortion scam reported. The scam takes place when an individual’s personal information has been revealed to what may ap-
pear to be a legitimate business. The scammer calls the individual notifying them that a loan in his or her name is delinquent and must be paid in full to avoid legal consequences. The scammer has accurate information, such as social security numbers, birth dates, bank account numbers, etc., and poses as a representative of a legitimate agency collecting debt. The scammer often refuses to provide details of the alleged loan and may become abusive when questioned. The FBI report further states that victims are often threatened with legal action, arrests and, in some cases, physical violence if they refuse to pay. “Extortion is a touchy subject,” said Andrews, “because it often deals with intimate or very personal information. Army personnel, however, need to be upfront and report it, and they should not pay any money if they are being extorted.” CID officials said the best thing Soldiers, civilians and their family members can do is to try to prevent it from ever taking place. All are encouraged to be cautious with their online presence and what information they give to people they have met online or via email, and be vigilant when receiving calls from individuals posing as legitimate businesses. According to officials, whether or not your data has been stolen you need to be informed and wary of spam, phishing emails and promises of protection by identity theft and credit
repair services from future exposure. Officials further warn individuals to be suspicious of communications regarding data breaches that do not come from credible sources. If you receive a phone call or email you believe to be an extortion attempt, take the following measures: • If the safety or well-being of someone is in imminent danger, contact local law enforcement immediately • Do not reply to the email, click on any links or open any attachments • Report the email to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov • File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov • Report the email to your email and internet service provider • Move the email to your SPAM folder • If contacted through social media, report the contact to the social media provider “The CID will continue to aggressively investigate and work with our global partners to prosecute those who threaten our military forces and attempt to defraud them of their hard-earned money,” said Andrews. Soldiers, Army civilians and their family members who have been threatened with extortion should contact their installation Military Police or CID office. Individuals can also email CID at Army.CID.Crime.Tips@mail.mil, or call 1-844-ARMY-CID (844-276-9243).
Practice Food Safety During the Holidays Courtesy of Army.mil As the holiday season quickly approaches, many of us are looking to spend some quality time with family and friends. Nothing draws us closer together than enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal with the ones we love, but things can take a turn for the worse if food safety is not kept in mind. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 48 million people get sick from foodborne illness each year. Of those that contract a foodborne illness, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. The following are a few food safety tips to keep you, your families and your friends healthy during the holidays. Foods most commonly associated with foodborne illnesses are raw foods of animal origin; that is raw meat and poultry, raw eggs, unpasteurized milk and raw shellfish. Adequate cooking will kill most bacteria and their toxins. Fruits and vegetables consumed raw are also a particular concern. Washing can decrease, but not eliminate, contamination, so cooking to proper time and temperature is vital. Also, unpasteurized fruit juices can be contaminated if there are pathogens in or on the fruit that is used to make it. The best bet is to only drink pasteurized juices. One of the biggest pitfalls many make when cooking for the holidays is they do not plan ahead. Make a list of all the foods that you will need to prepare your meals and know which foods need to be refrigerated or kept warm. Keep in mind which foods
have short shelf lives to ensure you are using them before spoilage occurs. Know how long each food takes to thaw, prepare and cook to avoid time or temperature abuse. Do not combine shopping for your foods with holiday gift shopping. If you must combine meal shopping with holiday shopping, bring along a cooler and ice to keep foods cold as you check off items on your gift lists. Sanitize food contact surfaces — Wash counters, cutting boards, utensils and any other surface that will come in contact with food. Ensure you are using warm soapy water. After washing, wipe or spray with a bleach solution and allow to air dry. To get the proper concentration of bleach, add 1/2 tablespoon bleach to one gallon of water. Always allow food contact surfaces to air dry instead of wiping dry. Immediately clean up spilled foods. When serving foods, always use a clean plate and separate serving utensils for each food item. Practice good personal hygiene — Wash your hands with soap and water before handling food. Wash hands with soap and water when switching foods during preparation. Wash your hands after smoking, eating, touching any part of the body, taking out the trash, playing with pets or taking breaks. Wash your hands after every chance of contamination. It is especially important to wash your hands after using the bathroom, assisting children in the bathroom or changing diapers. Use water as hot as you can comfortably tolerate and sing the Happy Birthday song to yourself in your head while washing. This will ensure you are wash-
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ing long enough — 20 seconds. It is best to use disposable paper towels to dry your hands and throw them away after each use. Sneeze/cough into the crook of your arm and always away from food or other people. Bandage any cuts on your hands. Do your best to keep hair out of foods by wearing hats or tying up long hair. Keep fingernails neatly trimmed and clean. Cook — Cook foods to the proper internal temperature. Always use a calibrated metal stem thermometer to check temperatures and measure at the thickest part of the food. Ground meat should look brownish when cooked to 160 F. Poultry can appear light or dark and should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 F. Fish should look milky and flake easily with a fork when cooked to an internal temperature of 145 F. Cook turkey, stuffing, casseroles and leftovers to 165 F; beef, veal and lamb roasts to 145 F; “fully cooked” ham to 140 F and fresh ham, pork and egg dishes to 160 F. Keep hot foods hot. Cook plant foods to 135 F. Maintain a min-
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imum internal food temperature of 135 F while serving to guests. Cool — Cool all cooked foods down to 70 F within two hours and then down to 41 F within an additional four hours if not using immediately. This can be accomplished if you cool big pots of soup and stews by pouring them into smaller containers before placing into the refrigerator, using ice as an ingredient or by stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath. Keep cold foods cold. Maintain internal food temperatures below 41 F when serving to guests and storing. Do not thaw foods at room temperature and never rush the thawing process. Instead, thaw foods in a refrigerator that maintains an internal temperature of 41 F or below, or you can thaw foods as a part of the cooking process. Cross-contamination — Separate food by product when purchasing, storing, preparing and serving. Separate stored raw foods from cooked foods and ready to eat foods. Use separate utensils, cutting boards, pots and pans for each food item you are preparing and serving. As hard as it might be, keep guests out of the kitchen to avoid the temptation of tasting foods as they are being prepared. Provide a serving utensil for all foods served to prevent germs on hands from spreading. The holiday season is a very special time to spend with family and friends. There will be lots of preparation for big meals and shared bounty, so following these food safety precautions can assure wonderful gatherings and memories in your home. Fort Detrick Standard November 13, 2015
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Exchange Essay Contest Highlights Vietnam Battle Army and Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service, along with Nautilus, is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War with an essay contest to honor the heroes who served and the “battle buddies” who saw them through. With the exchange’s “My Vietnam Battle Buddy” essay contest, exchange shoppers are invited to share stories of their Vietnam War battle buddies and how their lives were affected by their time of service together. The firstplace winner will take home a Schwinn 470 Elliptical valued at $799. Second place wins a Schwinn 270 Recumbent worth $469, while two third-place winners will each receive a Schwinn 170 Upright valued at $379. From Oct. 30 through Nov. 20, authorized exchange shoppers can submit their essays to: patriotfamily@aafes.com. Entries must
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Soldiers from Fort Detrick line up early at the installation exchange to purchase the new Operational Camouflage Pattern Army Combat Uniform as it is rolled out on Nov. 9. Photo by Lanessa Hill, USAG Public Affairs
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civilians, Family members, survivors and retirees a voice in shaping their standards of living by identifying issues and concerns for Army senior leadership resolution.” Now that the conference has concluded, “the top issues selected by each group will be forwarded to the Installation Management Command,” said Polanco. “Issues are then reviewed by a General Officer Steering Committee. At this level, issues may be resolved by changing existing programs, establishing new ones or changing or modifying policies.” “As far as the other issues that were submitted, those that can be handled at a local level are assigned to the appropriate directorate to be worked toward resolution. They will also be reviewed during our Steering Com-
mittee Meetings until they are resolved,” said Polanco. Since the inception of the AFAP in 1983, there have been 695 issues submitted to the Headquarters Department of the Army level. The AFAP program gives commanders a gauge to validate concerns and measure satisfaction; enhances the Army’s corporate image; helps retain the best and brightest; results in legislation, policies, programs and services that strengthen readiness and retention; and safeguards well-being. Past AFAP success stories include a guaranteed cost of living adjustment for retirees, the establishment of the Military Thrift Savings Plan and a reformed military pay table to name a few. For more information on the AFAP process, contact the Fort Detrick Army Community Services at (301) 619-2197.
Fort Detrick Environmental Efforts Increase Lifespan of Landfill and Save Thousands Shannon Bishop
USAG Public Affairs
Thinking about waste doesn’t create the most glorious image in your mind, but what if I told you that waste could be repurposed and reused to help the environment while also saving thousands of government dollars? Would that make it a little more interesting? This month, after Fort Detrick secured a contract with a local transportation company, the waste products from the Waste Water Treatment Plant will be sent off post for composting. Composting sewage sludge will continue to contribute to Fort Detrick’s Net Zero efforts while also reducing operating costs at the landfill and substantially increasing the life expectancy of the landfill located on Area B. The Army Net Zero initiative aims to cut back on energy and water use and convert waste to resources. Since 1989 Fort Detrick has been using a landfill located on Area B to dispose of sewage sludge that is the byproduct of the treatment process at the WWTP. According to Mark Lewis, water quality program manager, sewage sludge has been the largest waste component disposed of at the landfill. As a result, the life expectancy of the landfill was dramatically reduced. “Before, the expected life span of the landfill was over 100 years,” said Lewis. “Once we started using the landfill to dispose of dried sludge from the WWTP the lifespan of the landfill drastically decreased.” Sewage sludge must be ‘dried’ before it is disposed of in the landfill. Despite it being ‘dried’ the waste still has a considerable amount of moisture to it at this point in the process which means that 3x the amount of soil has to be mixed with the sludge before it can be placed in the landfill. “All that extra soil takes up a lot of space,” said Lewis. “Historically, Fort Detrick has disposed of about 680 tons of sewage sludge in our landfill each year. Now, all that sludge will be used for composting and eventually
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After water has been processed through the Waste Water Treatment Plant, the by product, or “sludge,” is disposed of in large dumpsters on site before being taken off site for composting. Photo by Mark Lewis, Fort Detrick Environmental Management Office
recycled back into the land somewhere.” In order to make this contract happen, considerable coordination was conducted with regulatory agencies to ensure the sewage sludge was within specific limitations allowing for the composting of the material. Lewis continued that Fort Detrick will receive enough credit for the recycled materials to meet the annual Net Zero goals and diverting the sludge from the landfill will save the government over $100,000 per year. “No one is losing their jobs because of this either,” Lewis continued. “Operating the landfill was considered an extra duty. Now that we have this contract in place, that manpower can be used in other places where it is needed. The process to get this contract was a long one and everyone made sure that this was a good decision all around. This is a good thing.” For more information about sewage sludge composting or waste water treatment at Fort Detrick call (301) 619-0044.
Data from the prototype transport telemedicine technology is automatically transmitted to a medical company on the ground, which keeps the receiving medical team updated and ready. Collecting, documenting and sharing patient data with other providers is a critical component of health care from the point of a battlefield injury back to a fixed facility. Photo by Ellen Crown, USAMRMC Public Affairs EVAluate, continued from page 6
no tool that allows the medic to start an electronic record of care,” explained USAMMA Transport Telemedicine Product Manager Charles Paschal. Telemedicine is not a new concept for the military or civilian sector. Within hospitals and clinics, health care providers have been using audio and video conferencing, as well as other technology, to share patient information and make collaborative care decisions. Transport telemedicine is a platform and process for documenting pre-hospital care and providing situational awareness of incoming patients. A key part is connecting the culture with the technology, according
to Paschal. Some health care providers may perceive a telemedicine tool as a burden rather than a resource if it creates additional workload. However, the technology should integrate smoothly with existing systems and processes. Development of the Transport Telemedicine technology began in 2008 as a Congressional Special Interest Research Program. “This program is still in advanced development. The team plans to continue to review and refine the technology, based on feedback from these types of exercises,” said Paschal. “With each demonstration, we learn more and are able to refine this prototype technology, but we also stay flexible and have our eye on future operations as well.”
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U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick Commander Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein presents give members of the Cyber Command with Fort Detrick Coins of Excellence for their exemplary service and oversight in preparation for the Cyber Command Readiness Inspection. Photo provided by Command Sgt. Maj. David Rogers, USAMRMC
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