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Derrick Sumpter(right), of the CoastGuard Sector Mary-land-National CapitalRegion and a memberof the Fort MeadePatriots, dribblesagainst Daon Riley ofthe Maryland All-Starsduring the Queens-town Day basketballtournament on Sat-urday afternoon atQueenstown Park inSevern.

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G reetings, TeamMeade.What a way to start

out themonthofJulybycelebrating Independence Day.As I sit back and reflect onwhatthat really means, the lyrics of“My Country Tis of Thee”comes tomind:

Mycountry, ’tis of thee,Sweet land of liberty,Of thee I sing;Landwheremy fathers died,Land of the pilgrims’ pride,From everymountainsideLet freedom ring!All over America, families and friends

are reuniting to renew ties, enjoy eachother’s company and celebrate our na-tion’sbirthday. It is adaywhen libertyandlaughtergohand-in-hand—whenwecanacknowledge that, oh yes, we have ourfaults and lots of problems, too, but we’rehappy and proud because we’re free, andwe know the best of America is “yet tocome.”

Over the past few weeks there weresome horrific incidents that took placethroughout the United States. Ourprayers and condolences go out to thosewho have lost someone andmay feel thatwe are digressing instead of progressingas a nation.

We must remain united, joined to-gether as a whole — not divided. ThisnationWILLpull back together.

Freedom isn’t free. It comes with aprice and that’s the sacrifice servicemembers, families and loved ones makeeach and every day as we serve andprotect this great nation. Thanks to allwho have served in the past and presentandwill in the future. You truly representthe red, white and blue of the UnitedStates.

I would also like to thank all of the

directorates and volunteerswhosupported our IndependenceDay Red, White and Blue cele-brationonJuly1.Thiswastrulyafirst-class event, and your hardwork and dedication did not gounnoticed. It looked like theflood gates of rain weren’t goingto stop but they did, and theeventwas a great success.

People are still talking aboutthe 30minutes of fireworks!

Also, this past weekend wecelebrated Queenstown Day inSevern. This was an awesome

opportunity to sharewith the communityaboutwhathappensbehind the fence lineat FortMeade.

The event started out Friday with aGospel Festival. Our very own GarrisonChaplain NCOIC Sgt. 1st Class JeremyStewart and Equal Opportunity AdvisorSgt. 1st Class Derrick Chambers sung twoselections, which demonstrated that wedo have untapped talent on the in-stallation.

Fort Meade also was represented wellby booths set up by the RecruitingBattalion anddemonstrationsby the241stMilitary PoliceDetachment’s K-9 unit.

TheFortMeadePatriotsplayedagainstthe Maryland All-Stars in a communitybasketball game, which demonstratedesprit-de-corps and cohesive relation-ships between the communities.

I would like to welcome all of our newarrivals to Fort Meade. You have arrivedat a very dynamic place at a very dynamictime. There are so many different thingsthat you can get involved with, so pleasetake the time to look at our Fort Meadewebsite and see all the activities in thesurrounding area.

From “Team Forbes” to yours, have ablessed, fruitful and overcomingweek.

COMMANDER’S COLUMN

Celebrating our freedom

GarrisonCommandSgt. Maj.Rodwell L.Forbes

GarrisonCommanderCol. BrianP. Foley has an opendoor policy.All service members, retirees, government employees, family members and

community members age 18 or older are invited to address issues or concerns tothe commander directly by visiting Foley’s office onMondays from 4 to 6 p.m. atgarrison headquarters inHodgesHall, Bldg. 4551, LlewellynAvenue.

Visitors are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment isnecessary.

Formore information, call 301-677-4844.

Commander’s Open Door

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E very time he sits with a Soldierover a meal, the first thing heasks is, “Howare you?”

He doesn’t jump to discuss how themission is going right away. He genu-inely wants to know where his Soldiersare mentally and emotionally. He asksabout family, about their goals anddreams.By the timedessert rolls around,hewants toknowwhathecando tohelpthem.It’s hard to imagine a man, who

originally had no desire to serve in themilitary, leaving behind a two-star com-mand as amajor generalwith12 years oftotal command time and 35 years ofservice.After 18 months as the commanding

general of the 200th Military PoliceCommand, Maj. Gen. Phillip M. Churnrelinquished his post Sunday during aceremony held at McGlachlin ParadeField.Approximately 200 Soldiers from the

command’s subordinate units attendedthe ceremony. Lt. Gen. Charles D.Luckey, chief of the Army Reserve andcommanding general of the U.S. ArmyReserve Command, was the reviewingofficial.Looking back to his military begin-

nings,Churnwasn’t always interested inbeing a Soldier. In high school, hedreamed of going to law school, becom-ing a lawyer and then going into politics.All of that changed in college. He

became interested in the Reserve Offi-cers’TrainingCorps throughhis friends.After trying a fewof its courses, he fell inlove.The leadership, the problem solving,

and the camaraderie all excited him,Churn said. But what really sparked afire inhimwere thewordsofLouCantu,his military science adviser who was asenior noncommissioned officer.“You’re a natural at this,” Cantu told

him.“And I believed him,” Churn said.

“Because if you find something that youreally, really enjoy, and you’re excitedabout, then you should do it, and thiswas it forme.”Since then, Churn pursued his mil-

itary career with veracity, dedicating histime and effort to develop himself andothers as leaders.

Dedication anddeterminationCommand Sgt. Maj. Craig D. Owens,

the command sergeant major for the200thMP, said he reallywishes SoldiersknewhowmuchChurncares for eachofthem individually.“He lives and breathes military po-

lice,” Owens said. “The Soldiers shouldknow the dedication and determinationhehas, and the lengthshehasgone to forour Soldiers tohave better training, havebetter facilities, to get bettermissions, tobe recognized and to be successful.”Churn has been a commander at

several levels including battalion, bri-gade and division.“Being in command is just amatter of

knowing the mission, holding peopleaccountable, setting standards and com-pleting themission,” Churn said.Each job in his career has prepared

him for the next level of responsibility,he said.He ishumbledby theopportuni-ties he’s received, and admits it hasn’tbeen an easy path.He remembers his time as a battalion

commander at the 336thMilitary PoliceBattalion in Pittsburgh, when he hit awall. On top of his responsibilities ascommander, Churn was enrolled in theU.S. Army War College and traveled 42weeks out of the year for his civilian job.While he was at Bright Star, a

multinationalmilitary exercise in Egypt,Churn told his sergeant major at the

time,DanReynolds, that hewas going todrop out of the War College. Exercisingthe same type of leadership that Churnhad used on him throughout their timetogether, Reynolds told Churn that hecouldn’t.“Sir, I forbidyou,”he said. “Get inyour

room and do your work. Period. End ofstory.”And like a good, young lieutenant

colonel, Churn listened to his sergeantmajor, did his work and completed thecourse. Ultimately, that pushed himforward in his career.

Taking commandIn 2014, Churn became the com-

manding general at the 200th MP. Heaccepted the position and quickly ex-plained his “global all” vision to hiscommand team.“Part of my job as a leader, especially

at this level, is to have a strategic visionfor the organization, where the organi-zation needs tomove to andwhat it willlook like in the future,” Churn said. “Iwanted to make the command relevantinto the future.”One of the command’s various

achievements is the partnership Churnhelped establish with the Military Dis-trict ofWashington.Soldiers from across the 200th MP

have been integrated with active-duty

military police at Fort Myers, Va., FortMcNair in Washington, D.C., and JointBase Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., patrol-ling together and protecting distin-guished officials side by side.Churn said one of the best compli-

ments he ever received was from thebrigade commander forTheOldGuard.“He told me that there was no

difference between the active-duty Sol-diers and the 200th Military PoliceCommand Soldiers,” Churn said. “Thatshows the caliber of Soldiers we have inour command.”The 200thMPhas embracedChurn’s

vision, Owens said. The command iswell-known throughout the active-dutybrotherhood for being a military policeorganization that can stand up and sendtroops all over the world at a moment’snotice.Churn said he will always hold the

commandnearanddear tohisheart, andhopes to continue expanding the oppor-tunities for the Soldiers.“I had the best job in the world

because I was the spokesperson for13,000 Soldiers and highlighting theircapabilities,” Churn said.Moving forward, Churn will serve as

the assistant to the chairmanof theJointChiefs of Staff for Reserve affairs in thePentagon. There, hewill serve as a voicefor not only Army Reserve Soldiers butalso service members in the Air Force,Marine andNavyReserve.

‘A natural’Largest military policecommand bids farewell tocommanding general

By Spc. Stephanie Ramirez200th MP Public Affairs

Maj. Gen. Phillip M. Churn, the commanding general for the 200th Military PoliceCommand, renders a salute during his relinquishment-of-command ceremonySunday at McGlachlin Parade Field.

PHOTO BY SGT. AUDREY HAYES

“I had the best job in theworld because I was thespokesperson for 13,000Soldiers and highlightingtheir capabilities.”Maj. Gen. Phillip M. Churn, formercommanding general of the 200thMilitary Police Command

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A ll kids look forward to the summer.It means no school and maybe afamily vacation.

But formilitary families, summer is oftenthe time for reassignment to a newmilitaryinstallation and having tomove. The changecanbestressful forparents, butevenmoresofor children who may be sad about leavingtheir friends andworried about adjusting toa new school.

Psychologist Jennifer Crockett, directorof the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Oden-ton, and psychologists John PersampiereandJaimeBensonsaidapermanentchange-of-duty stationdoesnot have to be adifficulttime for military families. With a bit ofpreparationandmodelingapositiveattitudeandbehavior,parentscanhelptheirchildrenmake a smooth transition to a new life.

The Kennedy Krieger Institute, a non-profit organization based in Baltimore,works to improve the lives of children withdisorders of the brain, spinal cord andmusculoskeletal system. The organizationserves about 700 military families, mostlyfrom Fort Meade, at its Odenton andColumbia locations.

Dealingwith changePersampiere, director of Clinical Services

at the Child and Family Therapy Clinic inOdenton, said one of the most commonconcerns about a change in life is the“significant amount of worry about theunknown.”

He said people have existing routines andstructures that are predictable and makethem feel safe. But when change enters thepicture, “there are unknown variables thatcan create a lot of questions in the mind ofboth parents and children.”

The questions about the unknown canlead to stress, said Persampiere.

Last year, 854SoldiersmadeaPCStoFortMeade.

When service members arrive at FortMeade, they can attend the weekly New-comers Briefing led by Pamela Anderson,FortMeade’s Relocation Programmanager.

The briefing provides information aboutprograms available through Army Commu-nity Service and the surrounding communi-ties.

Military families relocating for the firsttimemay feel stressed aboutwhere they aregoingto live,whatschools theirchildrenwillattend and what resources will be availableat the new installation.

“Not all families face the same chal-

lenges,” Anderson said. “Some families mayface a financial hardship, along with feelingoverwhelmed and stressed, which some-times come along with relocating. For otherfamilies, relocating may be just anothermove,which is part of themilitary lifestyle.”

Benson, director of Clinical Services attheBehavioralManagementClinic inOden-ton, works with children ages 12 and under.She said younger children worry about thesmall things in their lives.

“Who is going toput them tobed at night,and will they still have their toys?” Bensonsaid.

Reassuring children that their normalroutines will remain similar despite themove helps provide a buffer against stress,said Benson.

Persampiere said letting children knowthat their previous routines — whether it isgoing to dinner as a family on Fridayevenings or playing sports on Saturday —willmostprobablybe inplaceafter themoveandhelps children cope.

“Wewant parents to talk about the moveas a positive experience,” Crockett said.

Persampiere said it is important forparents to realize that stress and anxiety arenormalduring a change, but “bemindful notto articulate that stress to your childrenbecause theywill then be stressed too.

“Children will always look to parents tosee how to respond,” he said. “Parents haveso much power to influence and shape the

narrative for their children.”Parents, said Persampiere, should try to

model calm coping and problem-solvingskills in response to anticipated changes.

Parents should also try to give clearinformation to children about the thingsthey do know about the move: when theywill be leaving, how long the process willtake, where they may live and where theschools are located, he said.

Resilience is the normIn addition, parents should reassure their

children that everything will go well andvalidate their feelings if they do feel a bitanxiousorworried.Theyshould letchildrenknow it’s completely normal to feel thisway,but that the family will make it through theexperience together.

“When these things come up, it’s impor-tant to remember that resilience is the normformilitary families,” Benson said.

More often than not, said Benson, mil-itary children fare well through thesetransitions and will bounce back from anytemporary stressors.

Stressors can include changes in sleephabits, withdrawal from family activities orsocial situations, and some regression intoilet habits for younger children.

But Crockett said that once the move isoverandnormalcy returns toa family’s life, achild’s behavior usually follows suit.

Crockett said when parents know themove is imminent, they should reach out toACS and School Age Services at the newinstallation to inquire about services andresources available after themove.

Persampiere said parents should reachout to the school liaison officer to learnabout academic and sports programs avail-able at the new school.

He said parents can help adolescentsdevelop aplan to stay in touchwith their oldfriendsbyusingSkype, and reachout tonewfriends by joining clubs at school or throughthe new installation’s youth programs.

“Letyourchildrenknowthatyou’regoingto make these things a priority when youmove,” Persampiere said.

Crockett said that while many militaryfamilies are well-versed in the relocationprocess, there are resources at the newinstallation and in the community that canhelp.Parents shouldask forhelp if theyneedit, she said.

“If there is any indication that things arenot going well during a move, don’t hesitateto reach out to your pediatrician or primarycare provider,” Crockett said. “There arepeople like us in the community that canprovide some additional help if your childneeds it.”

Editor’sNote:TheKennedyKriegerBehav-ioralHealthClinic is located at1132AnnapolisRoad. For more information, call 443-923-7500.

On the move: PCS tips to help kids adjustBy Lisa R. RhodesStaff Writer

Relocating to a new military installation can be a stressful time for military families, particularly for children. But psycholo-gists at the Kennedy Krieger Institute say that a positive attitude from parents can make the transition a smooth one.

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D uring a program that shapes lead-ership potential, a group of morethan30teenagersandyoungadults

contemplated their future careers.Preparing for theworkplacewasa theme

for a seminar on successful living that waspart of the 5th Annual Teen LeadershipChallenge.

The three-hour seminar, held July 7 atArmy Community Service, kicked off thechallenge, which allows teens to earnvolunteer hours toward their requiredCommunity Service Learning Hours tograduate fromhigh school or college.

The program, which started July 7 andendsJuly28, is coordinatedbyMarieMiles,Fort Meade’s Volunteer Corps Programmanager.

“I’m so glad you’re here,” Miles told theteens before the seminar. “You are impor-tant. ... Don’t allow others to speak for you.... Youhave a voice. You are fierce.”

Conceived by former Garrison Com-mander Col. Edward R. Rothstein, thechallenge started five years ago. It istargeted to young people ages 13 to 19 whovolunteer at Fort Meade agencies for thesummer.

This year, 40 people are registered forthe challenge. They will work at programswithinACS.

Samantha Herring, a victim advocate atACS, used the book and video “Success forTeens” to talk about the building blocks forliving out one’s potential.

The book and video were produced bytheSuccessFoundation, anonprofitorgani-zation that provides youth with personaldevelopment resources.

Herring showedclips fromthevideoandreviewed chapters of the book, whichfocuses on self-esteem, self-confidence,healthy friendships, andsettingandachiev-ing goals.

“You hold the keys to your success,”Herring said. “You are the future of ournation. ... You decide what you want to doand take the steps you need to get there.”

Herring encouraged participants to val-ue and respect themselves and to develop apositive self-image.

“Accept yourself for who you are,” shesaid.

Herring warned the group not to postunflattering material or photographs ofthemselves on the internet, and to avoidpeerswho engage in negative activities.

“People will use you and make you ascapegoat,” she said. “You are the leader inyour own life.”

Herring said it is important to startthinking about future goals and beginlaying the ground work for a successfulcareer.

“You have to knowwhat you want to doin life. Theway theworld is set upnow, youhave to start early,” she said.

When it comes to internships and jobinterviews, Herring advised the teens to dotheir research, dress professionally and beconfident.

“Present your best self,” she said.Air ForceMaster Sgt. Jayar Dela Cruz, a

master resiliency trainerwho is assigned tothe Directorate of Public Works, gave apresentation on the importance of devel-oping andmaintaining a positive attitude.

Throughout the summer, the volunteerswill attend other seminars that focus onfostering positive life choices in regard tomanagingmoney, forminghealthy relation-ships, and avoiding drugs and alcohol.

The seminar participants will receive acertificate of completion for their attend-ance.

Miles said she hopes the challenge helpsteens to develop “strong, positive lead-ership skills” that can be applied in collegeand in theworkplace.

On the last day of the challenge,ACSwillhost a cookout.

Kathya Lamourt, 18, daughter of Kather-ineLamourt, avictimadvocate forACS,andChiefWarrant Officer 3Martin Lamourt ofthe 902 Military Intelligence Group, saidshe wanted to participate in the challengeto “learn better interpersonal and teamwork skills.”

Lamourt, who will be a freshman at

McDaniel College in Westminster in thefall, plans to become a physical therapist.

She said she intends to use the guidanceshe learned during the successful livingseminar to help her prepare for her futurecareer.

“It’s about being a leader and findingyour place in life,” Lamourt said.

Teen Leadership Challenge promotes success in lifeBy Lisa R. RhodesStaff Writer

Fort Meade Volunteer Corps Program Manager Marie Miles welcomes more than 30 teenagers and young adults to the TeenLeadership Challenge on July 7 at Army Community Service.

PHOTOS BY LISA R. RHODES

Samantha Herring, a victim advocate at Army Community Service, talks to par-ticipants about the building blocks of a successful life during the orientation forthe Teen Leadership Challenge.

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C lientsoften inquireaboutwhetherthey will be obligated to payalimony after a divorce. The

answer is: It depends.Alimony is a periodic payment by one

spouse to the other that can be ordered bythe court during a divorce. Over the years,alimony has shifted from being viewed as“punishment” and is now considered“rehabilitative.”

Its purpose is to allow each spouse tobecome fully independent and self-sup-porting. Accordingly, courts will generallynot award alimony unless it is necessary.

Whether or not a court will awardalimony depends on the circumstances ofeach case.What is clear, however, is that ifthe parties have executed a valid separa-tion agreement that includes alimony orsupport payments, it will be honored bythe courts. Thus, parties should be verycareful to ensure they are completelysatisfied with the amount of alimony theywill either pay or receive, and also howlong the alimony will last — before theysign a separation agreement.

Often, it may be more prudent toreserve this issue until the court process

begins, to allow the judge to determinewhether alimonywill be awarded before aspouse is committed under a separationagreement.

Maryland law recognizes at least threetypes of alimony:

1. Alimony pendente litemay be award-ed in limited cases to allow each party tomaintain the status quo while the divorceworks itsway through the court system. Itmay be awarded upon request by one ofthe spouses after filing for divorce. If youare awarded alimony pendente lite, it willbe effective only until a final decree ofdivorce is signed by the judge.

2.Rehabilitativealimonymaybeaward-ed by a courtwhen the divorce is finalizedto allow the spouse to become independ-ent after themarriage.

Any rehabilitative alimony paymentwill be temporary (though such awards ofalimony last anaverageof three to10years,yet are still considered temporary). Reha-bilitative alimony is generally alignedwitha specific period of time to enable thespouse to finish school, acquire a new jobskill or relocate to a newcommunity.

3. Indefinite alimony is an extremelyrare award in which a spouse will not beable to become self-sufficient in the futurebecause of age, illness or disability.

This also applies to a spouse who

becomes self-supporting, but the standardof living between the former spouses are“unconsciously disparate” because thereis a very large difference in incomes.

If one spouse requests a typeof alimonypursuant to a divorce, the court willconsider a variety of factors to determinewhether alimony is appropriate.

Factors include:• Length of themarriage• Each spouse’s respective financial

situationduring themarriageandafter thedivorce

• The reasonable time necessary toallow a spouse to become self-supporting,if necessary

• Each spouse’s respective standard ofliving during themarriage

• Each spouse’s monetary and non-monetary contributions during the mar-riage

• Each spouse’s financial needsIf a court awards the payment of

alimony, thepaying spousehas the right toask the court to reconsider the decisionand either modify or end the payments ifthe circumstances have changed.

For more information about alimony,call the Fort Meade Legal AssistanceOffice to schedule an appointment tospeak with an attorney at 301-677-9504 or301-677-9536.

Alimony payments fall under 3 categoriesBy JaneM.WinandLegal Assistance Division

June 26, Shoplifting: AAFES lossprevention personnel at the Exchangestated that he observed, via closed circuitTV, the subject select jewelry and laterproceed to checkout to make a purchase,but he failed to render payment for thejewelry.

June 29, Larceny of private proper-ty:Thevictimstated that afterworkingonhis bike, he left it on the front porch of hishouse.Later thatdayhewanted to ridehisbike and noticed the bike was missingfromhis porch.

July 8, Shoplifting: AAFES loss pre-vention personnel at the Exchange statedthat heobserved, via closed circuitTV, thesubject leaving the store without render-ing payment for several items.

July 10, Shoplifting: AAFES loss pre-vention personnel at the Exchange statedthat heobserved, via closed circuitTV, thesubject in thecosmeticdepartmentselect-ing makeup. The subject later failed torender payment for the items and de-parted the store.

COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH

Compiled by FortMeadeDirectorate of EmergencyServices

The latest craze in mobile gaming, Pokémon Go, hasbrought people out and about on a quest to catch virtualcreaturesknownasPokémonthatcanbefoundanywherein your local community, including FortMeade.

Unfortunately, playing this game has led some peopleinto hazardous situations. There have been reports ofplayers being lured into dangerous areas and robbed, caraccidents caused by distracted drivers playing the game,and playerswalking into traffic.

Fort Meade community members who play PokémonGoshouldusecautionwhensearching forvirtual “pocketmonsters” on theirmobile devices.

Installation Safety Office Manager Kirk M. Fechterwants tomake sure communitymembers stay focusedontheir surroundings to prevent distracted driving andwalking.

“It is already identified that driving distracted is ahazard, so much so it is against the law,” Fechter said.“This game can add to the distraction — especially ifpeople focus toomuch on the device.”

Pokémon Go: Use situationalawareness when ‘catching ‘em all’

The U.S. Marines’ Twitter account included a manu-factured image of the ‘Pokémon Go’ applicationthat’s sweeping the nation.

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By FortMeade Public Affairs OfficeSafety tips:• Never try to catch Pokémon while driving.

• Stay on sidewalks, far enough from the

road so drifting off a path is not hazardous.

• Do not look at your mobile device for long

periods of time while walking. According to

ISO Manager Kirk M. Fechter, even 30

seconds is too long.

• Do not go after Pokémon in restricted

areas such as the National Security Agency.

• Do not trespass onto private property.

• Be careful when walking around bodies of

water such as Burba Lake.

• Go in groups when playing in unfamiliar

areas.

A nyone passing through Severn onSaturday afternoon might havebeen alarmed to hear the thunder-

ous roars of engines and air horns and seethe billowing clouds of acrid, white smokerising above the trees.

The sights, soundsandsmells envelopingQueenstownRoad,however, didnot signal apack of first responders descending onsome catastrophe. They only remindedlocals thatQueenstownDayhad arrived.

A parade that included street rods andother historic cars, gleaming truck tractorsand area drum corps units entertainedonlookers attending the festival, which hascounted Fort Meade as a partner since lastyear’s event.

“It’s sort of a combinationparade and carshow,” said Brian Williams, one of thespectators.

Williams,whosportedaT-shirtbearingamap of the area and the slogan “Queens-town Day celebrates the spirit of thecommunity,” described the event as some-thing of a neighborhood reunion.

“Every year it gives you the chance to seepeople that you might not have seen for awhile,” he said.

Unofficial Queenstown historian MelvinKelly explained that, of three African-American settlements established in Severnin the 19th century, Queenstown was theone that endured. Residents with thesurnameQueen still live there.

QueenstownDay,which last yearmarkedits 30th anniversary, grew out of an earlierneighborhood gathering known as “Picnicin the Park.”

Officials from county and state govern-ments attended this year’s event to bestowproclamations and offer congratulations.Among the dignitaries was Garrison Com-

mandSgt.Maj. Rodwell L. Forbes.Addressing residents gathered at the

start of Saturday’s event, Forbes praised thecommunity spirit in evidence at the previ-ous evening’s gospel concert, which he alsoattended, at the neighborhood’s Metropol-itanUnitedMethodist Church.

“Amid the turmoil of ourworld today,”hesaid, “love is what love does. They radiatedthat love yesterday. And as my wife likes tosay, the best is yet to come.”

The gospel performance included sing-ers Sgt. 1st Class Derrick Chambers, FortMeade’s senior Equal Opportunity advisor,

andSgt.1stClass JeremyStewart, the seniornoncommissioned officer in charge of theInstallationChaplain’s Office.

Forbes expressed enthusiasm for theinstallation’s relationship with the nearbycommunity and its annual celebration,whichalso includedtheFortMeadePatriotsbasketball team (see story on Page 10) and ademonstration by the 241st Military PoliceDetachment’sK-9 unit.

“This is trulyaphenomenalpartnership,”Forbes said.

Under a canopy and behind a table ladenwith fliers,Armyrecruiters Staff Sgt.Terrell

Members of the Meade High Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (from left:)Britnee Shepherd, 15, a sophomore; Alejandra Ramirez, 16, a junior; Taj Hemming,16, a junior; and Norah Khalil, 15, a junior, march in the Queenstown Day Parade.

PHOTOS BY STEVE RUARK

Britnee Shepherd, a rising sophomore at Meade High, practices before marchingwith the school’s JROTC color guard along the parade route in Severn. FortMeade is a partner in the annual event held Saturday.

Spirited celebrationSevern community gathersfor annual QueenstownDay Parade, activities

By DougMillerStaff Writer

The Meade High JROTC Color Guardmarches in sync during the Queens-town Day Parade.

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Craig and Sgt. 1st Class Alexander Lopezchatted with the color guard from theMeadeHighSchoolJuniorReserveOfficers’Training Corps, which presented the colorsat the event.

The two recruiters reflected on thesatisfactions of their job that is sometimes amonths-long process of getting a Soldiersigned up.

“Parents come to lookatus as rolemodelsfor their son or daughter,” Craig said.

Over that period, Lopez said, “You get tosee a transformation. They start to carrythemselves in a differentmanner.”

Food vendors stationed betweenQueens-town Road and a pathway along the park’supper rim served festival fare including hotdogs, chicken fingers and fries. The longestline on the sweltering day formed in front ofthe snowball seller.

Sandwiched between vehicles parkedalong Queenstown Road, spectators took inthe parade, led by two dozen or so vintageautos. Following behind, two convertiblescarried elementary-schoolers Taylor GreenandAmanWhite,who between them raised$2,185 for the Severn ImprovementAssocia-tion.

A pair of Baltimore-based drum corpsand their pompon squads upped the energylevel. The Severn Seminoles youth footballteam also marched. A crew of large motor-cycles roared by.

Bringing up the rear were about a dozentruck tractors (the front end of a tractor-trailer) sporting shining chrome. Most ofthese, noted event coordinator JessicaSnipes, belong to neighborhood residents.

One spun its tires, spewing smokeand thesmell of burning rubber. A blue Kenworthcame equipped with a siren and a trainwhistle.

EventhoughtheymovedtoKentIslandin2010, Melvin and Gloria Grady still comeback to the neighborhood they called homefor17years toattendchurchatMetropolitan.Queenstown Day continues to bring backthe couple.

“It’s a good event, a nice communityaffair. You have fellowship with the peoplein the community,” Melvin Grady said. “Itremindsmeofwhen Iwas growing up.”

TraceyWilliams-Simms, president of theSevern Improvement Association, said theannual celebration has always been part ofher life.

“I always remember coming to Queens-townDay,” she said.

The New Baltimore Twilighters Marching Band performs during the Queenstown Day Parade on Saturday.PHOTO BY STEVE RUARKGarrison Command Sgt. Maj. Rodwell

L. Forbes talks about the installation’srelationship with the nearby communi-ty during his guest speech.

PHOTO BY ANGIE STREETS

Sgt. 1st Class Alexander Lopez (left) and Staff Sgt. Terrell Craig, both from theGlen Burnie Recruiting Station, watch the parade while manning a tent.

PHOTO BY STEVE RUARK

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W hat a sticky, 91-degree daycouldn’t do, the home-standingMaryland All-Stars did Satur-

day, slowing theFortMeadePatriots’ attackto secure a 58-52 win on the basketballcourt at QueenstownPark in Severn.

The game, part of the annual Queens-town Day celebration, matched the postteam against a collection of former collegeplayers from Severn, Glen Burnie, Laurel,Jessup and other area communities.

Both teams ran up-tempo offenses, inspite of the heat, but the Patriots had

troublepenetrating theStars’ defense in thefirst half. The wingspan of 6-foot-7 JonArledge helped the home team cut offpassing lanes.

The Stars picked off Patriots point guardDerrick Sumpter numerous times as hetried to feed center Antonio Shirrod downlow, and also broke up a few attempts toconnect on lob passes at the rim.

The Stars, however, did complete thealley-oop play near the end of the first half,as Antonio Wright hit Arledge in mid-air.The Patriots found themselves in a 41-28hole at the intermission.

Early in the second half, Wright andArledge again connected on a lob, and the

Stars appeared tobe cruising. By repeatedlycompleting the extra pass, they createdopen looks that helped them grow theirlead to asmuch as16.

ThePatriots, however, quickly closed thegapwith a tactical shift.

Instead of trying to spread the defenseand get passes to post players, Sumptercollapsed it. Using a quick first step, thepoint guard drove to the hoop himself.

“We wanted to [isolate] Derrick so hecould either dish or finish,” said DerekBailey, who coached the team.

Sumpter most often completed the playhimself, either scoring or getting to thefree-throw line by forcing a foul.

The Patriots, however, never pulled anycloser than4points.TheStars convertedonfast-break opportunities late, and in thefinal minute employed a full-court press toslow the Patriot offense.

Coach Bailey had just one sub to spareduring the game.

“We were missing a lot of people,” hesaid. “It’s hard on a Saturday. [Teammembers] usually spend weekends withtheir families.”

Sumpter, a former pro player whoconnected with the Patriots throughfriends on the team, fared better earlier inthe afternoon, besting three other competi-tors to take the trophy in the QueenstownDay 3-point shooting contest.

Each contestant launched five shotsfrom behind each of five cones distributedalong the perimeter of the 3-point line onthe Queenstown Park court.

The first four counted for 1 point apiece,while the final shot in each sequence — the“money ball” —wasworth 3 points.

The process repeated in the champi-onship round, in which Sumpter prevailed,14-11, over Chris Simmons.

Sumpter, now a Coast Guard operationsspecialist in Baltimore, played profession-ally inMexico for two years.

Fort Meade Patriots Ki’Andre Blunt, a member of the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade who lives in Laurel, is silhouetted againstthe sky as he tips in a rebound past the defense of former Old Mill star Chris Simmons of Severn, who was playing for the Mary-land All-Stars during the Queenstown Day basketball tournament.

Troy Vasco of the Fort Meade Patriots slam dunks during the game that matched thepost team against a collection of former college players from area communities.

PHOTOS BY STEVE RUARK

Troy Vasco of the Fort Meade Patriots slam dunks in the tight game against the Maryland All-Stars during the Queenstown Daybasketball tournament on Saturday at Queenstown Park in Severn. The Patriots lost 58-52.

Derrick Sumpter holds winner’s trophyas 3-point shooting champion.

Patriots come up short inannual Queenstown gameBy DougMillerStaff Writer

Phillip Singleton, a member of the FortMeade medical unit, participates in the3-point shooting contest.

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Gaffney closureGaffney Fitness Center will close for

flooring repairs and equipment replace-ment from July 25-Aug. 12.

During this closure Murphy FieldHouse will be open.

Cardio equipment and strengthequipment are available at Murphy.There will not be any free weights(Hammer Strength Equipment) orbenches available during this time.

Spin classes will be held at Murphy.Several aerobics classes also will relo-cate to Murphy. Other aerobics classeswill be canceled per the instructor.

During the duration of the project,classes that are relocated to Murphy willbe offered free of charge.

For more information on the aerobicsprogram, call the fitness coordinator at301-677-2349.

EFMP bowlingThe Exceptional Family Member

Program’s bowling event will be heldWednesday from 5:30-7 p.m. at TheLanes.

Exceptional family members can bowlone free game with free shoe rental.

Discounted games and shoes will bemade available to other family mem-bers.

To register, call 301-677-7836.

Summer Dollar DaysDollar Days at The Lanes is offered

Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. untilAug. 18.

Bowlers receive one game of bowlingand one pair of shoes for $1 each.

Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, smallfries, pizza slice and medium soda for $1each.

For more information, call 301-677-5541.

Youth tennis lessonsTennis lessons will be offered to chil-

dren ages 5 and older on Mondays andWednesdays.

Cost varies, depending on age ofchild.

All participants must be registered

through Child, Youth and School Serv-ices by July 22.

For more information, call 301-677-1149.

Now hiring: lifeguards, watersafety instructors

The Directorate of Family and Morale,Welfare and Recreation is hiring life-guards at the rate of $11 per hour andwater safety instructors at $13 per hourat Gaffney Fitness Center.

DFMWR provides flexible schedulesand offers year-round employmentopportunities.

Apply online at usajobs.gov.For more information, call 301-677-

7916 or go to meade.armymwr.com.

Fort Meade Run SeriesThe 2016 Fort Meade Run Series

offers themed races through December.Each race, sponsored by Fort Meade’s

Directorate of Family and Morale, Wel-fare and Recreation, includes a 1-milewalk.

All runs start at 8 a.m. and are opento the public.

• Football Fanfare 5K: Sept. 17, Con-stitution Park

• Ghosts, Ghouls & Goblins 5K: Oct.22, Pavilion

• Turkey Trot 5K: Nov. 19, Murphy FieldHouse

• Reindeer Run 5K: Dec. 10, MurphyField House

Registration fee is $25 per person and$60 per family of three to six people.

Register online atmeade.armymwr.com/us/meade/pro-grams/run-series.

For more information, call 301-677-3318.

Free unit bowlingThe Lanes at Fort Meade offers free

bowling for all active-duty military unitson Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridaysfrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Free unit bowling is offered for onehour.

For more information, call 301-677-5541 or go to meade.armymwr.com.

SPORTS SHORTS

The deadline for Soundoff! community“News and Notes” is Friday at noon. Allsubmissions are posted at the editor’s dis-cretion and may be edited for space andgrammar. Look for additional communityevents on the Fort Meade website at ftmea-de.army.mil and the Fort Meade Facebookpage at facebook.com/ftmeade.

NEWS & EVENTS

New way to submitannouncements

Community members can advertise theirupcoming event, meeting or class on theSoundoff! community announcements pageby visiting www.ftmeade.army.mil andclicking on the Press Center tab.

Once you are in the Fort Meade PressCenter, click on PA services, story or promo-tion request and electronic inquiry form.

Inquiry forms should be submitted atleast two weeks before the date of theevent, meeting or class.

VCC hoursThe operating hours at the Demps Visitor

Control Center are Monday to Friday from7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

All individuals who do not have a DoD-issued identification card must go to theVCC for a day pass.

Visit the VCC at least 10 business days inadvance to apply for a long-term accesspass.

Visitors who arrive on post when the VCCis closed must be escorted on post by anauthorized DoD cardholder. This includesweekends and federal holidays.

For more information, call the VCC at301-677-1064.

To find out how to preregister, go togoo.gl/xyTzhg.

Kimbrough change of command,closure Tuesday morning

Col. Laura R. Trinkle will relinquish com-mand of the U.S. Army Medical DepartmentActivity and Kimbrough Ambulatory CareCenter to Col. Daniel G. Bonnichsen during achange-of-command ceremony Tuesday at10 a.m. at McGlachlin Parade Field.

In inclement weather, the event will bemoved to the John E. Smathers U.S. ArmyReserve Center on Annapolis Road (Route175).

Due to the event, Kimbrough will beclosed Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. andwill reopen from 1 to 4 p.m.

Foley to speak at Irish FestivalIn his final public appearance, Garrison

Commander Col. Brian P. Foley will speakFriday at 7:35 p.m. at the 6th Annual Annap-olis Irish Festival.

The festival will be held Friday at 4 p.m.and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at AnneArundel County Fairgrounds, 1450 GeneralsHighway, Crownsville.

A Pipe and Drum Corps Color Guard willmeet Foley before he speaks.

The family-oriented festival featuresCeltic bands, dancers, pipers, entertainersand vendors offering authentic Irish foods,crafts, clothing and jewelry.

Little Leprechaun Land, open only onSaturday, features face painting, balloonsculptures and hats, activities and culture,Kids Music Show with Seamus Kennedy,and a bouncy castle.

Little Leprechaun Land is free for chil-dren, but parents must purchase tickets tothe festival to accompany children.

In honor of the U.S. military, servicemembers with a valid ID and one guest willbe admitted at no charge.

General admission is $15 on Friday and$25 on Saturday. Admission is free forchildren ages 12 and younger with an adult.

For more information, go to annapo-lisirishfestival.com.

Volunteers needed for focusgroup

The Directorate of Family and Morale,Welfare and Recreation is seeking volun-teers for focus groups on the RecreationalRV-Park expansion project.

The meetings will be located at the Out-door Recreation building, 2300 Wilson St.

The IMCOM team requests individuals inthe following groups, dates and times:

• 12 active-duty enlisted Soldiers and 12active-duty officers on Wednesday from 1-4p.m.

• 12 DoD civilians or retirees and 12 DoDspouses or family members on July 21 from9 a.m. to noon

To participate, contact Wendy Gibbs,Community Recreation officer, atwendy.m.gibbs.naf@mail.mil.

Pet Care Center reducedoperations

Due to a fire at the Pet Care Center onJune 23, the Fort Meade Pet Care Center isoperating at reduced services.

The facility aims to fulfill the needs of itscurrent boarders as well as boarders thatmay have been displaced during the fire.

Future changes to operations will beannounced to the community.

For more information, call 301-677-4059.

NEWS & NOTES

See NEWS & NOTES, page 14Public AffairsOfficerChadT. Jones, author of Jibber Jabber, is out of the office.As always, if you have any comments about Jibber Jabber or anything to do with

theworld of sports, e-mail chad.t.jones.civ@mail.mil.

Jibber-less

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RAB meetingThe next Fort Meade Environmental

Restoration Advisory Board meeting is July21 at 7 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott, 2700Hercules Road, Annapolis Junction.

Community members are invited toattend.

RAB meetings are held to keep the publicinformed of Fort Meade’s environmentalcleanup and restoration program and toprovide opportunities for public involve-ment and open discussion.

Members of the public who would like tolearn more about the restoration program orto become a RAB member are encouragedto attend.

For more information, call 301-677-7999or visit www.ftmeade.army.mil/director-ates/dpw/environment. Click on RAB link.

Gaffney closureGaffney Fitness Center will close for

flooring repairs and equipment replacementfrom July 25-Aug. 12.

During this closure Murphy Field Housewill be open.

Cardio equipment and strength equip-ment are available at Murphy. There will notbe any free weights (Hammer StrengthEquipment) or benches available during thistime.

Spin classes will be held at Murphy. Sev-eral aerobics classes also will relocate toMurphy. Other aerobics classes will becanceled per the instructor.al

During the duration of the project,classes that are relocated to Murphy will beoffered free of charge.

For more information on the aerobicsprogram, call the fitness coordinator at301-677-2349.

Bone marrow donor driveThe NCO Academy will host, alongside

the Forever Fierce Foundation, a bone mar-row donor registry drive on Saturday in theExchange, across from the GNC.

With just a simple check swab, donorswill be added to a severely deprived registry.If a donor is found to be a match, he couldpotentially save lives.

For more information, go to https://www.giftoflife.org/page/content/donorre-sources.

Food drive at National Night OutDuring the Fort Meade’s National Night

Out, Meade High School staff and studentswill accept nonperishable food donations attheir table in support of their 15th AnnualFreedom Harvest Food Drive.”

National Night Out will be held Aug. 2from 6-9 p.m.

Donations will help meet the urgentneeds of families within the school commu-

nity.

Latin NightCelebrate Latin Night at the Brass

Lounge on July 29 from 7 p.m. to midnightat Club Meade.

Doors open at 4 p.m.The Brass Lounge offers food and drink

specials.The nightclub ambience features a disc

jockey playing salsa, bachata, merengue,cumbia and reggaeton.

There is no cover charge.The event is open to all ranks and serv-

ices and civilian employees.For more information, call 301-677-6969.

Swinging SquaresA free introduction to the Swinging

Squares Square Dance Club, which featuresModern Western Square Dancing, will beoffered Sept. 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. atMeade Middle School.

Classes will be offered Thursday nightsfrom 7-9 p.m. at Meade Middle Schoolstarting Sept. 29.

Session 1 runs from Sept. 29 to Dec. 15,with a class dance night on Dec. 17.

The session is open to adults and chil-dren ages 9 and older.

No experience, no partner and no fancyclothes required.

Swinging Squares dances the third andfifth Saturday of each month (excludingschool holidays) from September to Mayfrom 7:30-10 p.m. at Meade Middle School.

For more information, call Carl at 410-271-8776 or Darlene at 410-519-2536.

Farmers marketThe Fort Meade Farmers Market is open

Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughOct. 12 at the Pavilion.

Pick up local produce or fresh bakedgoods, eat lunch at one of the seven foodtrucks and browse the assortment of ven-dors.

The farmers market is open to the public.Individuals without DoD-issued ID cards

must obtain a Fort Meade gate access passfrom the Demps Visitor Control Center, 902Reece Road.

Frequent visitors are encouraged topreregister for a long-term pass. You willneed your driver’s license or approved photoID and be asked to provide your SocialSecurity number at the VCC.

For more information, call 301-677-3579or 301-252-8688.

Outdoor Barbecue WednesdaysThe Lanes at Fort Meade offers Outdoor

Barbecue Wednesdays.Cost is $9.Menu features hot dogs, hamburgers or

sausage on July 27.For a complete menu or more informa-

tion, call 301-677-5541 or go online at mea-de.armymwr.com.

International menuat Club Meade

Club Meade is open for lunch service onTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and offers a variety ofinternational-themed buffets that varydaily.

Cost is $7.95 for members and $8.95 fornonmembers.

Menu includes:Today: Bastille Day Buffet featuring Cor-

don Bleu and beef burgundy; Tuesday:Mexican Buffet featuring a taco bar andquesadillas; Wednesday: Country Buffetfeaturing fried chicken, ribs and pork chops.For more information, call 301-677-6969.

Naval Academy lunchtimeconcerts

This summer, the Naval Academy ispresenting a series of lunchtime concerts atthe Naval Academy’s Zimmerman Band-stand, located on Blake Road across fromthe Main Chapel on the grounds of theNaval Academy.

• Woodwind Quintet: Friday at 12:30 p.m.• Superintendent’s Combo: July 22 at

12:30 p.m.The Superintendent’s Combo performs

jazz standards and new favorites, as well asoriginal compositions by band members.

• Brass Quintet: July 29 at 12:30 p.m.Concerts are free and open to the public,

with no tickets required.For more information, visit the band’s

website or call 410-293-1262.

Navy Band Alumni ConcertThe Naval Academy Band’s Annual Alum-

ni Concert will be performed July 26 at 7p.m. at Susan Campbell Park at the Annap-olis City Dock at 1 Dock St.

The concert will feature the Alumni BigBand as well as a country music band led byUSNA Band alumnus Ben Winters.

This free concert is open to the public,with no tickets required.

For more information, visit the band’swebsite or call 410-293-1262.

EDUCATION

Financial, Employment ReadinessJoint Services offers workshops and

briefings by Army Community Service at theCommunity Readiness Center, 830 Chis-holm Ave., and the Navy Fleet and FamilySupport Center at 2212 Chisholm Ave.,unless otherwise noted.

The free classes are open to active-dutyservice members and family members, DoDcivilian employees and retirees.

Registration is required for each class.Military• Mobilization & Deployment: Friday or

July 22, 9:30-11 a.m., ACS• Retiree Brief: Monday, 8-11:30 a.m.,

FFSC• TGPS Two-Day Workshop: Boots to

Business (Small Business Administration):Wednesday and July 21, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,FFSC

• TGPS Five-Day Workshops (Transition,Goals, Plans, Success):

July 25-29: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., FFSC• Pre-Deployment Brief: July 26, 10-11:30

a.m., FFSCFinancial• Car Buying: Tuesday, 9-11 a.m., ACS• Basics of Investing: July 26, 9 a.m. to

noon, ACS• 1st Term Financial Readiness: July 26, 8

a.m. to 4 p.m., ACSEmployment• Career Exploration: July 26, 9 a.m. to

noon, FFSCLife Skills• Stress Management: Today, 9-11 a.m.,

FFSC• Time Management: July 27, 9-11 a.m.,

FFSCTo register, go to fortmeadeacs.checkap-

pointments.com or call 301-677-5590.For more information, call 301-677-9871.

YOUTH

Summer Reading ProgramThe free Summer Reading Program runs

through Aug. 19 at the Children’s and YoungAdult Library at Kuhn Hall, 4415 LlewellynAve.

The library is open from 10 a.m. to noonand from 2-6 p.m.

This year’s theme is “Read For The Win.”The last day for turning in the “Reading

Log” or to collect prizes is Aug. 19.For more information, call 301-677-5677.

Teen Leadership ChallengeTeen Leadership Challenge: Seminars and

Summer Bash for ages 13 to 19 is held in Julyat Army Community Service, 830 ChisholmAve.

• Money Habitude$: Today, 9 a.m. tonoon

• Positive Life Choices: July 21, 9 a.m. tonoon

• Operation 10-4 & CPR : July 28, 9 a.m.to noon

• End of Summer Bash: July 28, noon to 1p.m.

To register, call 301-677-5590 or go tomyarmyonesource.com.

Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School, for ages 4 through

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sixth grade, will be held Aug. 8-12 from 9a.m. to noon at Argonne Hills Chapel Center,7100 Rockenbach and Grandea roads.

Registration is open to the first 130 chil-dren.

Register online or at registration tablesset up at both the Chapel Center and theMain Post Chapel.

To register online, go to www.groupvb-spro.com/vbs/ez/ftmeadevbs2016.

For more information, call Marcia East-land at 301-677-0386 or 301-677-6035.

Missoula Children’s TheatreRegistrations is extended for the Mis-

soula Children’s Theatre workshop forgrades one through 12.

This performing arts residency programwill be held Aug. 1-6.

Hosted by SKIES Unlimited, the annualprogram gives children the opportunity toaudition, rehearse and perform on stage.

Participants will present “Rapunzel” onAug. 6. Admission is free and open to thepublic.

Workshop cost is $35 for ages 5-7 and$55 for ages 8-18. T-shirt is included.

Register at Parent Central Services, 909Reece Road.

For more information, call 301-677-1196or 301-677-1437, or go online to meade.ar-mymwr.com.

Summer camp eventsThe Youth and Teen Summer Day Camp

is offering several activities this month:• Grill & Chill With Parents: July 22, 6 p.m.

Parents and children will enjoy a summerdinner with board games, Jeopardy and amovie.

• Open Recreation Clubs’ Summer Party:July 29, 6:30 p.m.

Attendees must be involved with Chil-dren, Youth and School Services’ OpenRecreation Clubs.

For more information, call 301-677-1329or go to meade.armymwr.com.

Youth Center eventsThe Youth Center offers a variety of

activities this month.• Wi-Fi Scavenger Hunt for grades six to

12: Friday, 6-7:30 p.m.Solve mysteries and use your cyber skills

to win the game. Giveaways and prizes willbe awarded.

This event is free for registered membersand $2 for guests.

• National Ice Cream Day for grades sixto 12: Monday, 5-6 p.m.

Enjoy delicious ice cream at this freeevent.

For more information, call 301-677-1437.

RECREATION

Out & About• Polish Festival will be held Saturday

from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Maryland State Fair-grounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium.

The annual event will feature a Polishheritage display and activities, Polish food,arts and crafts, a children’s area, and enter-tainment including Polka King Jimmy Sturrand his orchestra, local bands and tradi-tional dance groups.

Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for seniorsages 60 and older and active-duty servicemembers with ID; and free for children ages12 and younger with an adult.

For more information, go to pcamarylan-d.org.

• Bowie Baysox hosts “Mother/SonNight Out” on Friday at 7:05 p.m. and theHelicopter Candy Drop on Sunday at 2:05p.m. at Prince George’s Stadium, 4101 CrainHighway.

On Friday, Moms can enjoy a special nightout with their children. Event will feature apostgame fireworks show.

On Sunday, children ages 12 and youngerare invited onto the field following the gamefor the Helicopter Candy Drop. A helicopterwill hover over the field and drop thousandsof pieces of candy into the outfield foryoungsters to collect.

To order tickets, go to baysoxshop.com orcall 301-464-4865.

• The Naval Academy Band’s Superin-tendent’s Combo will perform Tuesday at 7p.m. at Susan Campbell Park at the Annap-olis City Dock, 1 Dock St.

The band performs jazz standards andnew favorites, as well as original composi-tions by the group’s members.

The concert is free and open to the pub-lic, with no tickets required.

For more information, visit the band’swebsite or call 410-293-1262.

• Third Annual Cruise/Travel Night,hosted by Leisure Travel Services at 6530BYork Road, will be held July 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The special event is open to all eligiblepatrons who are seeking information onbooking cruises or other vacation packages.Patrons will be able to book a cruise at theevent. Light refreshments will be served. Formore information, call 301-677-3465 or visitmeade.armymwr.com.

• Leisure Travel Services will offer itsnext monthly bus trip to New York City onJuly 23 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Cost is $60.Discounted tickets to attractions will beprovided. For more information, call 301-677-7354.

MEETINGS• Families Dealing with Deployment

meets the first and third Monday of everymonth from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the FamilyAdvocacy Program, 2462 85th MedicalBattalion Ave. Children welcome. The nextmeeting is Monday.

The group is for families experiencing anupcoming or current deployment, or theservice members who have recently re-turned from deployment. For more in-formation, call 301-677-7823.

• The Enlisted Association (TREA)meets the third Tuesday of each monthfrom 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Potomac PlaceNeighborhood Center, 4998 2nd Corps Blvd.The next meeting is Tuesday.

For more information, visit trea.org or callCharles Green, the local chapter president,at 443-610-4252 or Otis Whitaker Sr., chap-ter secretary, at 443-306-1104.

• Society of Military Widows meets forbrunch the third Tuesday of the month at 11a.m. at Club Meade. The next meeting isTuesday. For more information, call BettyJones at 410-992-1123.

• Military District of Washington Ser-geant Audie Murphy Club meets the thirdWednesday of each month. The next meet-ing is Wednesday.

For more information, contact Sgt. 1stClass Aaron Barfield, club vice president, ataaron.a.barfield.mil@mail.mil.

• Air Force Sergeants AssociationChapter 254 meets the third Wednesday ofevery month from 3-4 p.m. in the audito-rium of the Airman Leadership School, 8470Zimborski Ave. The next meeting isWednesday. For more information, call831-521-9251 or go to AFSA254.org.

• Prostate Cancer Support Groupmeets at Walter Reed National MilitaryMedical Center in Bethesda on the thirdThursday of every month. The next meetingis July 21 from 1-2 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. inthe America Building, River ConferenceRoom (next to the Prostate Center), thirdfloor.

Spouses/partners are invited. Military IDis required for base access. Men without amilitary ID should call the Prostate Centerat 301-319-2900 at least four business daysprior to the event for base access.

• Moms of Multiples Group meets everyfirst and third Thursday of the month from1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Family AdvocacyProgram, 2462 85th Medical Battalion Ave.The next meeting is July 21. For more in-formation, call 301-677-7823.

For more information, call retired Col.Jane Hudak at 301-319-2918 or emailjane.l.hudak.ctr@health.mil.

• Single Parent Support Group meetsevery second and fourth Monday of themonth from 5:30-7 p.m. at School AgeServices, 1900 Reece Road. Children wel-come. The next meeting is July 25. For moreinformation, call 301-677-7823.

The movie schedule is subject to change.For a recorded announcement of showings,call 301-677-5324. Further listings areavailable on the Army and Air ForceExchange Service website at www.aa-fes.com.

Movies start Fridays at 6:30 p.m,Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.PRICES: Tickets are $6 for adults (12 andolder) and$3.50 for children. 3DMovies: $8adults, $5.50 children.

Today throughJuly 24

Friday & Sunday: “Me Before You”(PG-13). A girl in a small town forms anunlikely bond with a recently paralyzedman she’s taking care of. With EmiliaClarke, SamClaflin, JanetMcTeer.

Saturday: “Popstar:Never StopNev-er Stopping” (R).When it becomes clearthat his solo album is a failure, a formerboy band member does everything in hispower to maintain his celebrity status.With Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone,Akiva Schaffer.

July 22 & 24: “Central Intelligence”(PG-13). After he reunites with an oldschool pal through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into theworld of international espionage. WithDwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, DanielleNicolet.

July 23: “The Conjuring 2” (R).Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to northLondon to help a single mother raisingfourchildrenalone inahouseplaguedbyamalicious spirit. With Vera Farmiga,PatrickWilson,MadisonWolfe.

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