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BY SPC AMANDA EKKART21ST SIGNAL BRIGADE PAO

Col. Mark Baxter relinquishedcommand of the 21st Signal Bri-gade to Col. Seena Tucker during achange of command and change ofresponsibility ceremony on July 25at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

“Col. Baxter led his team andhis leadership has greatly im-proved our Warfighter support.This unit has become the premiercommunications service providerof choice to our Army units,” saidBrig. Gen. John W. Baker, com-manding general of 7th SignalCommand of Baxter’s leadershipduring the ceremony.

Baxter will attend Senior Ser-vice College at the U.S. Army WarCollege in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Tucker, a native of Alexandria,Virginia, reports to the 21st SignalBrigade from the Defense MediaActivity in Fort Meade, Maryland,where she served as director of De-fense Visual Information.

Tucker served in a variety ofassignments during her extensivecareer. Her previous tours includechief, contingency/plans opera-tions division officer and secre-tary of the general staff, 5th SignalCommand in Mannheim, Germa-ny, and senior communications

watch officer, National MilitaryCommand Center at the Pentagonin Washington, District of Colum-bia.

Tucker is a graduate of VirginiaState University, Army Commandand General Staff College and theU.S. Army War College. She alsoholds a master’s degree from Cen-tral Michigan University.

“I am overwhelmed with their

[the Soldiers and civilians of the21st Signal Brigade] immeasur-able pride to execute the mostunique and challenging commu-nications missions our Army has.They are indeed the standardbearers of Army Values and I’mproud to be a member of yourteam,” Tucker said during theceremony.

Command Sgt. Maj. Kristine

Purnell assumed responsibilityfrom Command Sgt. Maj. RobertDaniel, Jr., as the senior enlistedadvisor to the 21st Signal Brigadeduring the ceremony.

Daniel’s next assignment is theSignal Regimental Noncommis-sioned Officer Academy in FortGordon, Georgia, where he will beassume the role of commandant.

Purnell, a native from Bay City,

Michigan, comes to the 21st SignalBrigade following a successful touras the command sergeant major ofthe U.S. Army Garrison at CampHumphreys, Korea.

Purnell has served in multiplesignal units across the U.S. andoverseas and has deployed in sup-port of Operation Desert Storm/Shield and Operation Iraqi Free-dom.

21st Signal Brigade Welcomes New Command Team

Brig. Gen. John W. Baker passes the 21st Signal Brigade’s colors to Col. Seena C. Tucker duringthe official part of the ceremony. Photo by Neil Guillebeau, 7th Signal Command PAO

Col. Seena C. Tucker standswith the official party prior tothe beginning of the 21st Sig-nal Brigade’s change of com-mand ceremony.Photo provided by 21st Signal Brigade

BY LANESSA HILLUSAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Fort Detrick was one of the ma-jor employers in Frederick Countyacknowledged during the BestPlaces to Work 2014 ceremony,Aug. 5, at the Delaplaine VisualArts Center in Frederick, Mary-land.

The Best Places to Work Cam-paign, now in its 12th year, ispart of a countywide partnershipamong the business and govern-ment sectors and the community.The campaign’s focus is on in-

creasing quality-of-life opportuni-ties for Frederick County employ-ees.

“It’s a real pleasure to be here.It’s wonderful to be involved withthe partners that are here as well,”said Maj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho,Jr., commander of the U.S. ArmyMedical Research and MaterielCommand and Fort Detrick, in hisremarks during the awards cere-mony. “Thank you for giving us theopportunity to tell you how proudwe are to be your Army, your mili-tary and your partners right here inFrederick County.”

For three years, Fort Detrick

has been recognized for beingcommitted to its Soldiers, familiesand civilians by using balanced ap-proaches to meet personal, profes-sional and national objectives.

Winners were selected based ontheir strong commitment to theiremployees and for creating a posi-tive work environment.

Fort Detrick tied with a tradeshow management organizationfor the major employer in Freder-ick County.

“Well, in the Army, we don’tbelieve in ties,” Caravalho saidjokingly.

Fort Detrick Among the Best in Frederick County

Pictured above: Maj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho, Jr., commanderof the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Commandand Fort Detrick, stands with other winners of the Best Placesto Work in 2014 during the awards ceremony Aug. 5 at theDelaplaine Visual Arts Center in Frederick, Maryland.

Photo by Lanessa Hill, USAG PAO

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BY RAYMOND T. ODIERNOGEN. UNITED STATES ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF

RAYMOND F. CHANDLER IIISGT. MAJ. OF THE ARMY

JOHN M. MCHUGHSECRETARY OF THE ARMY

August marks the Army’s fifth annual observanceof Antiterrorism Awareness Month. Each year, weimprove our defenses through increased threatawareness and organizational and individual pro-tection measures. Throughout this past year, wehave focused on risk management, evolving terroristtactics and how to synchronize our overall efforts.During Antiterrorism Awareness Month, we mustbuild on these concepts by stressing the integralrole heightened awareness and vigilance plays in theprevention of terrorist acts.

This year, command antiterrorism training andevents should focus on three specific areas: 1) recog-nizing and reporting suspicious behavior that maybe a precursor to a terrorist act; 2) establishing pro-cedures to properly vet contractors who require ac-cess to Army facilities and to thoroughly train thosegovernment-cleared contractors in antiterrorismawareness; and 3) planning and conducting effec-tive antiterrorism exercises that address the range ofthreats and associated protective measures.

As part of our observance, leaders at all levelsshould also seek to integrate Army families and

family readiness groups into our protective um-brella. Not only are they vital members of the Armycommunity, they represent a formidable group thatgreatly extends the eyes and ears of our law enforce-ment and security professionals.

We urge all commanders to actively engagewith your Soldiers, civilians and families, conducttraining and exercises, and sponsor events that re-

inforce the importance of protecting our commu-nities against the persistent terrorist threat. Lead-ers should identify ways that each individual canuniquely contribute to the collective effort to keepour Army and our installations safe from those whowould do us harm. Working together, we can andwill present a unified defense for the strength of ourNation. Army Strong!

Antiterrorism Awareness Month

Correction:In the July 27 edition of the Fort Detrick Standard, it was pub-lished incorrectly in the commentary that Reveille would bechanging to 30 minutes earlier. In fact, Reveille will be 30 min-utes later. The Public Affairs Office apologizes for the incorrectinformation published in the previous edition.

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BY LISA MORRISUSAMRMC PUBLIC AFFAIRS

When the National Se-curity Council staff at theWhite House requestedmilitary participation in aworking group designed tobrainstorm and improveprocesses for building resil-iency among the public toviolent acts on U.S. soil, theylooked no further than theU.S. Army Medical Researchand Materiel Command.

Col. Todd Rasmussen, di-rector of the Combat Casu-alty Care Research Program,represents USAMRMC inthe working group, provid-ing unique military experi-ence to a group consistingof about 50 representativesfrom organizations includ-ing the Department ofTransportation, HomelandSecurity and the FederalEmergency ManagementAgency, among others.

“Since our Combat Casu-alty Care Research Programfocuses on a similar topicon the battlefield, we haveeverything to bring to the

group in terms of responseto explosive events andshootings,” Rasmussen said.

The group, in its seventhmonth, has thus far focusedits discussions on learn-ing from the military and its

tools; specifically those toolswhich allow users to respondto disasters resulting in casu-alty in an effective way thatprevents loss of life.

USAMRMC’s tools, suchas tourniquets and topical

hemostatic bandages, madean impression on the partic-ipants in the group as manywere unfamiliar with suchdevices designed to stopbleeding so effectively andefficiently.

Rasmussen assists thegroup in identifying thetypes of devices that mayenable some of the life-saving efforts seen in eventssuch as the April 2013 Bos-ton Marathon bombings,with potential to becomeavailable to the public.

“The military’s experi-ence with Afghanistan andIraq is that the first respond-er is often the bystander, notalways a medic. If we waitfor the formally-trained firstresponder in the setting ofhemorrhaging, it may be toolate,” Rasmussen said.

Rasmussen and othersin the working group areconsidering the concept ofhaving packages of hemor-rhage-control devices dis-played in public areas simi-lar to automatic externaldefibrillators.

The process to makethese tools available to thepublic would involve train-ing and careful planning toensure the benefits wouldoutweigh the costs.

“We need to enable peo-ple because when we enable

them, we provide them witha sense of ability to respond.If they have confidence intheir ability to respond,that’s resilience, and theyfeel empowered,” Rasmus-sen said.

The National SecurityCouncil’s interest in learn-ing about public resiliencyfrom military experiencedraws from epidemiologicstudies sponsored by US-AMRMC research groups.

The studies showed alarge number of casual-ties on the battlefield thatcould have been preventedif hemorrhage control wereadministered immediately.

“We recognize that fromthe military’s epidemiologicdata there’s potential forthese things to save lives.It’s difficult to quantify, andwe don’t know if that dataextrapolates to the civiliansetting,” Rasmussen said.“However, it’s a compellingtopic for discussion fueledlargely by our observationsfrom the battlefield and re-search supported by thiscommand.”

USAMRMCParticipates inWhite HouseWorking Group

Col. Todd Rasmussen and his team consider the packaging of tools, such as thissecond generation first aid kit, called the IFAK II. The IFAK II includes a combatapplication tourniquet (top right), chest seal (bottom right), eye shield and strapcutter (top center). Photo provided by USAMMDA

BY SHANNON BISHOPUSAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Members of the Fort De-trick and Frederick com-munities played golf withservice members July 21 atthe Black Rock Golf Coursein Hagerstown, Maryland.

“Businesses sponsoredthe service members, sothere was no cost to any-one who was an enlistedservice member and an E5or below,” said Diana Neff,Family and Morale, Welfareand Recreation marketingspecialist. “The sponsorsand more experienced golf-ers were really helpful inshowing the service mem-bers how to play. It was funto see everyone working to-gether and having fun.”

A total of 24 servicemembers participated inthe event, as well as Fred-erick City Mayor Randy Mc-Clement, Fort Detrick Garri-son Commander Col. SteveMiddlecamp and GarrisonCommand Sgt. Maj. RichardJessup.

“The last place team wona prize,” said Larry Ketron,FMWRmarketing specialist.“They won a free round ofgolf, but it was a really greatway to make everyone feelincluded.”

For more informationabout FMWR events, call(301) 619-3323.

Fort Detrick ServiceMembers Participate in Golf Scramble

Sgt. Deshandra Henry, U.S. Army Medical ResearchInstitute of Infectious Diseases, jumps with excite-ment after she drives the golf ball towards the hole.

Photo by Larry Ketron, FMWRFrederick City Mayor Randy McClement enjoys his day on the golf course withFort Detrick service members. Photo by Larry Ketron, FMWR

Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Jessup stands with Garrison Commander Col. Steve Mid-dlecamp as he analyzes his next move on the golf course. Photo by Larry Ketron, FMWR

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BY DONNA PRYORFORT DETRICK COMMISSARY

The Fort Detrick Commissary presentedtwo local students with scholarships July 23.Both scholarships, part of the Scholarshipsfor Military Children Program, are fundedby manufacturers and suppliers that pro-vide products and services for commissariesaround the globe.

SFMCP has awarded 7,412 scholarshipstotaling more than $11.3 million since itsinception in 2001. Scholarship Managers,a professional scholarship firm, selects thewinners based on academic merit, partici-pation in extracurricular and volunteer ac-tivities, and the quality of their essays.

Assistant Store Director Joseph Johnsonand Master Sgt. Vincent Johnson from theArmy Garrison presented the awards to thisyear’s winners — Emma Battle and ErinnGales.

Battle is a recent high school graduateand is planning on attending college in thefall. She will major in political science.

Gales is a current college student whoplans to graduate this December with a ma-jor in family science and human develop-ment. Gales’ goal is to earn a doctorate de-gree in education policy and organizationalleadership. Gales has won this scholarshipfor the past four years.

For more information on SFMCP, as wellas a full list of scholarship recipients, visit:http://www.militaryscholar.org.

Commissary Awards LocalStudents Scholarships

BY ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMANDDid you know that common bone and

muscle injuries, such as strains, sprains,joint dislocations, and stress fractures, havebeen the number one health threat to U.S.troops for over two decades? Musculoskel-etal injuries can limit normal physical exer-cise and overall work performance, requiretemporary lost duty or training days, andcan result in permanent chronic pain anddisabling medical conditions.

In 2012, there were 25 million limited orlost military duty days due to injury, andsurveillance shows similar trends continu-ing. Perhaps even more surprising is thefact that these injuries are usually not due towartime operations or even acute traumaticaccidents. These injuries are more often dueto overuse during physical training activitiesand sports.

Injuries occur in the civilian workforceas well, resulting in the loss of millions of

military and civilian work duty days and es-timated billions of dollars directed to medi-cal bills, disability expenses, and missedtraining or productivity.

Whether military or civilian, there is agood chance you have experienced one ormore of these injuries in your adult life.While accidents do happen, many of theseinjuries can be prevented by being awareof individual risk factors and scientificallyproven injury reduction strategies. By in-creasing awareness of this informationamongst Soldiers, Army civilians, and lead-ers we can reduce these injuries and im-pacts to individuals as well as our overallArmy readiness.

Help the Army Public Health Commandlearn what information you would like tohelp reduce these types of injuries by visit-ing the link below and completing a shortsurvey: https://usaphcapps.amedd.army.mil/Survey/ se.ashx?s=251137451930287F.

Help Fight the #1 Threat toMilitaryMedical Readiness

CYSSHosts Basketball Clinic

The Child, Youth and School Services Sports Department hosted a basket-ball skills clinic July 26 in preparation for the upcoming basketball season.More than over 20 children attended the clinic and practiced basketballskills such as shooting, passing, rebounding, and defense. They were able toimmediately implement what they learned in the game portion of the clinic.CYSS basketball registration for the fall will open Sept. 1 at CYSS ParentCentral, Building 924. Photo by Mike Wilder, CYSS

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BY PAUL BELLONATIONAL MUSEUM OFHEALTH AND MEDICINE

This past school year waseye-opening for approxi-mately 40 localmiddle schoolstudents as they successfullycompleted the Forensic Fri-days program hosted by theNational Museum of HealthandMedicine.

The museum has ledmany initiatives that high-light the importance ofscience, technology, engi-neering and math-relatedconcepts. “Forensic Friday”took the learning experiencea step further by incorporat-ing applications involvingDNA extraction and forensicresearch so students couldhelp identify the fictionalremains of a fallen U.S. ser-vice member from the Viet-nam War.

This year marks the 50thanniversary of the conflictthat ran from 1955-1975.Mu-seum staff thought it wouldbe symbolic to not only rec-ognize the efforts of thoselost, but to also showcasethe topic of forensics with in-sightful, hands-on case stud-ies for young students.

“Each month was a dif-ferent concept related to

forensics. Students actedas investigators, compiledreports and made an iden-tification of the remains,”said Gwen Nelmes, tourprogram coordinator for themuseum. “We also thoughtit would be a great way toshowcase the work of ourown staff. We have a strongforensics collection here, aswell as the expertise fromsubject matter experts.”

Everything just fell intoplace, according to Nelmes.Students learned to workwith one another in teamsand they also got to sit downand talk one-on-one withfield experts, like FranklinDamann, anatomical cura-tor for the NMHM.

“I was thoroughly im-pressed with the level ofeducation from these stu-dents. They were really in-terested in the program andstepped up when it was timeto use their problem-solvingskills,” Damann said. “Fo-rensics is not an easy sub-ject. I thought they handledthings exceptionally well. Itwas a great experience.”

Like Damann, Juan Bas-sett, a histology technicianat the NMHM, also workedwith students throughoutthe year. He was equally im-

pressed with their approachto the topic of forensic re-search.

“They had great enthusi-asm and asked great ques-tions,” Bassett said. “Theyespecially liked the factthat activities were hands-on and not straight out ofa book. Having that kind ofpresentation was perfect forsomething like this.”

Students also learnedabout such organizations asthe Armed Forces MedicalExaminer System, the De-fense Prisoner of War/Miss-ing Personnel Office, theJoint POW/Missing In Ac-tion Accounting Command/Central Identification Labo-ratory and the Federal Bu-reau of Investigation finger-printing analysis division.All have integral parts in theidentification of human re-mains and all have to com-municate with one another,Nelmes said.

“This was an excellentprogram for kids. It’s notoften someone their age cansit down with an expert inforensic study,” said Mar-tha Girz, a parent of one ofthe students. “I really likedthe way it was presented.It made everything all themore interesting.”

NMHM ConcludesSuccessful Forensic

Fridays Program

The National Museum of Health and Medicine Histology Technician Juan Bassetthelps a student work through an exercise on dental identification during a Foren-sic Fridays program at the National Museum of Health and Medicine in SilverSpring, Maryland. Photo provided by NMHM

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BY CHELSEA BAUCKMANUSAMRMC PUBLIC AFFAIRS

TheU.S. ArmyMedical Researchand Materiel Command hosted avisit for the Deputy Assistant Sec-retary of the Army for Acquisition,Logistics and Technology, Mr.Thomas Mullins, and the ExecutiveDirector for Strategic Plans and Pro-gram Planning for Acquisition, Lo-gistics and Technology, Ms. NancyHarned, July 29.

The teambegan their visit to FortDetrick with an overview fromMaj.Gen. Joseph Caravalho, Jr., USAM-RMCand Fort Detrick commandinggeneral, where they learned moreabout the command and the workemployees do at Fort Detrick.

After a short drive to the AirForce Medical Evaluation SupportActivity site at Area B, the groupparticipated in an interactive dis-play featuring products and tech-nologies from USAMRMC productmanagers and sub-commands.

“We were honored to host theASA (ALT) team and to have the op-portunity to share with them thework that is being done at USAM-RMC,” said Caravalho. “Visits withkey leaders, such asMr.Mullins andMs. Harned, enable us to spread theword about the accomplishmentsof the command and allow themto see the faces of those individualswho are working every day in sup-port of Soldiers.”

ASA (ALT) Team Visits Fort Detrick

Pictured left to right: Mr. Thomas Mullins, Ms. Nancy Harned, Maj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho, Jr., Dr. Kenneth Bertram, Dr. FrazierGlenn, Lt. Col. Martin LaFrance and Col. Mitchell Brew. Photo by Lisa Morris, USAMRMC PAO

BY YVONNE JOHNSONAPG NEWS

TheU.S. ArmyMedical ResearchInstitute of Chemical Defense host-ed a change of command within itsnew complex at Aberdeen ProvingGround South (Edgewood), Mary-land as Col. Bruce A. Schoneboomrelinquished leadership of the orga-nization to Col. Roman O. BilynskyJuly 22.

The dual ceremony includedSchoneboom’s retirement. Maj.Gen. Joseph Caravalho, Jr., com-manding general, U.S. Army Medi-cal Research and Materiel Com-mand and Fort Detrick, led bothceremonies.

Schoneboom received the Le-gion of Merit and the Departmentof the Army Certificate of Retire-ment signed by Army Chief of Staff,Gen. Raymond Odierno.

Caravalho said he was honoredto preside over the ceremoniesand thanked all for attending inthe “impressive new facility.” Hecalled USAMRICD the center of ex-cellence for chemical research andsaid when the building opens it willbe the premier chemical defenselaboratory in the Department ofDefense.

“[USAMRICD has] continuouslyproven itself vital for chemical de-fense and for ourNation’s defense,”said Caravalho.

He added that Schoneboomtreated USAMRICD staff and Sol-diers like family, establishing an

open-door policy to address eachconcern.

“He’s made a lasting, positiveimpact on the mission,” Caravalhosaid.

Welcoming Bilynsky, Caravalhonoted, “His extensive training giveshim the tools to take the commandto the next level of excellence.”

“The great USAMRICD staff andthe American people deserve the

best from this command [which is]making a real difference on the bat-tlefield…saving Soldiers and savinglives,” added Caravalho.

Noting the day was special per-sonally and professionally, Schone-boom thanked all for coming andexpressed his gratitude of havingthe ceremony in the new building.

“For a farm boy from a smalltown, I’ve had a full and rich ca-

reer,” he said. “Over the past 29years, I’ve met and made remark-able friends who have enriched mylife in a number of ways.”

He acknowledged senior leadersin the audience, named several whoprovided “incredible mentorship”throughout his career, and said,“It’s been an honor and a blessingto serve with all of you.”

“No matter what success is at-

tributed to me, it could not be ac-complished without a team,” hesaid, adding his thanks to the US-AMRICDworkforce, particularly thecommand staff.

Schoneboom welcomed Bilyn-sky and wished him well.

“I know this staff will supportyou like they supported me,” hesaid.

Bilynsky said he was honoredand humbled by his selection tolead the USAMRICD.

“I take this responsibility as asacred oath and I will continue thework started by Col. Schoneboomand take [USAMRICD] to the nextlevel,” he said, adding the organi-zation’s overall mission remains,“rendering threats harmless to pro-tect our Warfighters.”

“I will work with others to ac-complish these goals [and we will]work together with all of you tostrengthen our Nation’s chemicaldefenses and support our allies,”he said.

The ceremony included mu-sic by the brass quintet of the U.S.Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” fromWashington, District of Columbia,the posting and retiring of the col-ors by the USAMRICD color guard,the invocation by Elder Larry Pre-sley and a poetry reading by LarryO’Neal. Capt. Carl Smith served asthe master of ceremonies.

USAMRICD Leadership Changes Hands

Col. Roman O. Bilynsky (left) accepts the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of ChemicalDefense colors fromMaj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho, Jr., (right) commander of the U.S. Army Medi-cal Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick, during the change of command ceremonythat included the retirement of outgoing USAMRICD Commander Col. Bruce A. Schoneboom. Theevent took place at the organization’s new complex in APG South (Edgewood) July 22.

Photo provided by APG News


Armed Forces Entertain Frederick Community

Fort Detrick, in partnership with the city of Frederick, hosted Military Night in the Park July 26 in Baker Park. The public event delivered entertainment to the crowdthrough music and military precision. The event also recognized the service of the veterans of the VietnamWar during the commemoration of the 50th anniversary ofthe war. The show included performances by the 3rd U.S. Infantry (Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps, the U.S. Army Drill Team, and the U.S. Coast Guard Honor Guard,showcasing skills and professionalism while allowing the community to interact with members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Photos by Lisa Hill, FMWR


BY PAUL BELLONATIONAL MUSEUM OF HEALTH

AND MEDICINE

Supporters of the National Museum ofHealth and Medicine welcomed RebeccaKamen, a Virginia sculptor and one-timeresident artist with the National Institutesof Health, to its Medical Museum ScienceCafé at the Silver Spring Civic BuildingJune 24. Her discussion focused on the cor-relation between art and brain research.

Titled “Making the Invisible, Visible:Discoveries Between Art and Neurosci-ence,” Kamen discussed how everythingin the universe could also be found in thehuman body. She says facts such as these,as well as many others, fuel her curiosityabout science and help contribute to herobservations as an artist.

“The seeds were planted when I re-ceived a chemistry set as a child. I alsoremember building a telescope with myfather when I was nine or 10 years old us-ing two paper towel tubes,” Kamen said.“Albert Einstein once said, ‘Imagination ismore important than knowledge,’ I’ve per-sonally found that to be so true.”

During her presentation, Kamen dis-played several pieces of art created and in-terpreted through her own research. Oneof her larger exhibits included 16 sculp-tures inspired by Einstein’s discovery ofspecial relativity for an art exhibition at theAmerican Center for Physics at the Univer-sity of Maryland at College Park.

She also discussed a sculpture inspiredby Benjamin Franklin that she had pre-sented during an exhibition at the Ameri-can Philosophical Society Library in herhometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In one of her more challenging tasks,however, Kamen spoke of her work withHarvard University and her interpreta-tion of the periodic table of elements. Herartwork is displayed as part of the univer-sity’s 21st century online chemistry coursecreated for the Annenberg Learner Series.She plans on working more with Harvard’sCenter for Astrophysics on future projectsrelated to her interests in bridging astro-physics and neuroscience.

“I wanted to challenge myself to take arigid chart like the periodic table and turnit into an object that’s beautiful,” Kamensaid. “What was created was a garden of

atomic flowers inspired by the orbital pat-terns of electrons from the 83 naturally oc-curring elements.”

The project would only evolve fromthere, according to Kamen. A full immer-sion would then take place as she workedwith local dancers to interpret the work’sinstallation and periodic table usingdance. This experience serves as anotherhighlight in Kamen’s career, who said itwas wonderful to create a piece of art thatengages so many people on so many levels.

“A major inspiration of mine is thefamed neuroscientist Santiago y Cajal. Hebelieved strongly in looking at things in anew way,” Kamen said. “Art is an incred-ible bridge among creative communitiesand the people they serve. And yes, thesaying is true, ‘art is in the eye of the be-holder.’”

The NMHM’s Science Cafés are a reg-ular series of informal talks that connectthe mission of the Department of Defensemuseum with the public. The NMHM wasfounded as the Army Medical Museum in1862 and moved to its new location in Sil-ver Spring, Maryland in 2012.

Art Compliments Science on Several Levels

Rebecca Kamen gestures during herrecent presentation, “Making the Invis-ible, Visible: Discoveries between Art andNeuroscience,” at the June 24MedicalMuseumScience Café, presented by theNational Museumof Health andMedi-cine. Kamen’s talk focused on the cor-relation between art and brain research.The programwas held at the SilverSpring Civic Building in Silver Spring,Maryland.• Photo provided by NMHM

BY MONICA BULLOCKU.S. ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMAND

Back-to-school events are drawing nearthis August, and it is a prime time for en-suring that children are up-to-date on alltheir immunizations.

What is immunization?According to the U.S. Centers for Dis-

ease Control and Prevention, immuniza-tion refers to the process by which a per-son becomes protected against a disease,usually through vaccinations. A vaccina-tion uses a weakened or partial virus orbacteria to trigger an immune system re-action. The immune system reaction re-duces the chances of developing illness ifa person is later exposed to the actual virusor bacteria.

Why is it important tobe vaccinated?

“Vaccinations are the most effectiveprotection against disease,” says Lt. Col.Laura Pacha, disease epidemiology pro-gram manager at the U.S. Army PublicHealth Command. “Through vaccinations,naturally occurring smallpox was eliminat-ed around the world. Routine childhoodvaccinations have meant some diseases,like polio, have been eradicated from theUnited States. The impact of others hasbeen greatly reduced. However, these dis-eases, including polio, still circulate inother parts of the world, so reintroducingthem to the U.S. may be only a plane rideaway.”

Not only should adults be vigilant in theirvaccinations to prevent spreading diseasesto their children and others, but the chil-dren themselves need the protection.

“Children are a vulnerable population,”said Maj. Jasmine Peterson, an Army pub-lic health nurse at the USAPHC. “The riskof spreading disease among them is higher

due to their interaction with other childrenin various settings.”

What are the common vaccinesrecommended for children?

The required vaccinations vary betweenstates and different ages; for more informa-tion contact your healthcare provider or lo-cal health department. Here is a list of com-monly required vaccinations for children:

• MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)• DTaP or Tdap (diphtheria, tetanus, per-

tussis)• Polio• Varicella (chickenpox)

What are the benefits of gettingimmunized?

Army public health experts say the ad-vantage of vaccinations is not just protec-

tion for the individual who chooses to beimmunized.

“When enough people in a communityhave immunity to a disease, opportuni-ties for an outbreak are reduced becauseprotected individuals interrupt diseasespread,” said Pacha. “Even more impor-tantly, vulnerable persons who cannotreceive certain vaccines--such as infants,pregnant women, or immunocompro-mised individuals--get some protectionbecause the spread of contagious diseaseis contained.”

Additionally, health experts say thatwhen individuals choose not to get immu-nized, outbreaks of a disease can occur.

“Unfortunately, in some communities,immunization rates have dropped, and wesee outbreaks of diseases we thought had

been controlled,” Pacha said.Measles is just one example. According

to the CDC, there have been multiple out-breaks of measles across the United Statesin 2014, almost 600 cases.

“Most of the cases had never receivedmeasles vaccination,” said Pacha. “This isthe highest number of cases since 2000,when measles was considered eliminatedfrom the United States--and the year isn’tover yet.”

What are possible side effects ofimmunizations?

According to Army public health nurs-ing personnel, common side effects result-ing from a vaccination shot, if any, wouldbe redness, swelling or soreness at the siteof the injection. There could possibly be alow-grade fever that goes away after a fewdays. More serious side effects are excep-tionally rare.

“If your child has any health concernsor special health needs prior to the shot,contact your healthcare provider and dis-cuss the best course of action,” said Peter-son.

What are common misconceptionsabout vaccinations?

Some people believe that there is a pos-sibility that the vaccine could actually giveyou the real virus and cause you to be verysick. Health experts say vaccines cannotcause your children to contract the actualdisease.

Another misconception is that ‘naturalinfection’ is preferable to vaccine-inducedimmunity.

“Natural infection is unpredictable andrisky; severe or even fatal illness could re-sult,” said Pacha. “Preventing illness and itscomplications are precisely the reasons vac-cines were developed.”

Back-to-School Time Calls for Vaccinations

Immunization is one of the most important things a parent can do to protect theirchildren’s health. Photo courtesy of Army.mil

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The Fort Detrick Equal Opportunity and Equal Employ-ment Office will host the Women’s Equality Day ObservanceAug. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Ac-tivities Center.

The Women’s Equality Day is to commemorate the 1920passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, grant-ing women the right to vote. The U.S. Senate and Houseof Representatives declared Aug. 26 each year as Women’sEquality Day.

The observance not only commemorates the passage ofthe 19th Amendment but also calls attention to the wom-en’s continuing efforts towards full equality.

For more information about the Women’s Equality DayObservance, call (301) 619-2738.

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BY SHANNON BISHOPUSAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

After several years of changes, phone services at theBarquist Army Health Clinic are now exceeding the stan-dards established by the U.S. Army Medical Command.

Previously, clinic patients waited an average of six min-utes before being able to schedule an appointment or re-quest advice from a clinic nurse. The MEDCOM standardwait time is just one minute.

After applying staffing changes and reprioritizing tasks,Matthew Ford, chief of clinical operations, is confidentthe clinic’s staff will continue to improve procedures.

“For the first time in three years our patients are wait-ing less than one minute when they call the clinic,” Fordsaid. “We are working hard to internally streamline ourprocesses.”

Since assuming responsibility of the call center thispast spring, Ford has staffed the phone lines so employ-ees can concentrate solely on taking patients’ calls. Callcenter employees no longer focus on other mission re-quirements while simultaneously managing the phones,according to Ford.

“We are making sure we are doing the best we can forour beneficiaries,” Ford said. “Now that we are makinghuge improvements, our patients can focus on their ap-pointments and not the frustration of the phone lines.”

The BAHC currently serves approximately 6,300 pa-tients, according to Ford. During business hours, two staffmembers manage patient appointments.

“We also work with the Nurse Advice Line so if thereare no more appointments that day, we can transfer pa-tients to the NAL for advice,” Ford said.

The NAL, available at no cost to beneficiaries, helps

callers make informed decisions about self-care at homeand the appropriate circumstances for seeking a healthcare provider. Once on the line, a nurse asks a series ofquestions regarding the caller’s specific concerns to ad-vise on how to address the current medical situation.

The feedback patients provide after their appointmentsthrough the Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey hashelped staff improve the clinic’s customer service. Fordencourages beneficiaries to use APLSS and the InteractiveCustomer Evaluation tools to inform the clinic staff of anychallenges they face, as well as of their positive experiences.

“The only way we can fix any issues we have is if we knowwhat the problems are,” Ford said. “I have been very for-tunate to have a great staff here that is working really hardto continue to make these improvements for our patients.”

For more information about the BAHC, visit: http://bahc.narmc.amedd.army.mil/default.aspx.

Barquist Clinic Reports Customer Service Improvements

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National Night Out

From left to right: Detective Richard Sherbert, Representative for Senator Bar-bara Mikulski Julianna Albowitz, Director of Emergency Services Ray Whartonand Lt. Col. Brian Barthelme gather for a group photo during National Night OutAug. 5. The event, hosted at the Balfour Beatty Community Center, helps to fos-ter positive relationships between the local police, emergency services and thecommunity in an effort to fight and deter crime. National Night Out is an eventcelebrated across the United States each year to give crime a going away party,according to the official National Night Out website. For more information aboutNNO, visit http://natw.org/.• Photo by Shannon Bishop, USAG PAO

BY LISA MORRISUSAMRMC PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The U.S. Army Medical Research and Ma-teriel Command has joined the 12-week chal-lenge at Fort Detrick to become fit and readywith the Performance Triad initiative.

With four teams and 55 participants, thecommand represents itself with the offices ofPersonnel and Logistics, the Plans, Programs,Analysis & Evaluation Directorate and last,but not least, the Headquarters Company.

Capt. Kate Repucci, the USAMRMC com-pany commander, leads the HeadquartersCompany team and manages all four teams,which entails collecting teams’ points everyweek and planning activities to earn points.

The teams earn 10 points for sleep-ing seven to eight hours every night of theweek, 10 points for 150 minutes of exercise,10 points for tracking food consumption ev-ery day of the week, and one point for everypound lost.

Participation in post-wide events, such asthe activity challenge held the lastWednesdayof every month, earns 10 points. The activitychallenge includes completing a specifiednumber of laps around the track by walkingor running and doing different exercises, in-cluding push-ups, burpees and sit-ups, aftereach lap.

Repucci organized a lunch-and-learnevent for USAMRMC’s teams at which every-one ate a brown-bag lunch they brought anddiscussed obstacles of the challenge duringthe first half hour. The Barquist Army HealthClinic gave the teams a nutrition class dur-ing the last half hour, allowing them to learnabout what they should and should not eatand to ask questions about nutrition.

Participants expressed the temptationof junk food, such as desserts and candy, asthe biggest obstacle for them thus far. Theobstacle heightens, they said, after partici-pating in physical activity.

When the challenge began about sixweeks ago, many participants maintainedthe perception that doing a physical activitynegated any junk food they consumed.

“I don’t think it works to just do onething,” Repucci said. “I think all of ourteams know what they should do and a lot ofpeople try to do the right things, but maybebecause they weren’t doing everything theyweren’t seeing results. This challenge allowsthem to put all three things – sleep, activityand nutrition – together to round out theirroutines.”

Sleep presents another difficult chal-lenge, especially for the Headquarters Com-pany team as many of them travel for theirjobs, and when they return they try to maxi-mize time at home with their families.

While any challenge presents its ownobstacles, participants have shown a highdegree of effort and progress, according toRepucci.

“Some teams are killing it in exercise,others are losing a lot of weight. I see teamswalking outside every day during lunch,”Repucci said.

Repucci herself does an Insanity workoutevery day for 40 minutes with her cowork-ers, in addition to one set of an exercise ev-ery hour.

“It’s so hard to balance work life, fitnessand a family. Sometimes the hardest part isputting it in motion. But I have to be fit formy family and for my job, and we can en-courage each other,” Repucci said.

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For more information on volunteering for the local Honor Flight program,visit facebook.com/honorflightdca or honorflightcr.org

Area military families are invited to join the DCMilitary Family Life staff in honoring our World War II veterans on

Saturday, September 13.

There are 2 separate groups arriving into Reagan National Airport on September 13, and there are several ways you can participatethroughout the day:

Group 1:• Welcome 90 veterans at the US Airways, Terminal A at 10:02am to salute and cheer their arrival.• Salute these veterans as they visit the World War II Memorial on the National Mall from 2:30pm – 3:45pm.• At the end of the day, you can help bid farewell after their full day of touring as they return to Reagan National Airport at 6:30pm.

Group 2:• Welcome 25 veterans at the AirTran Airways, Terminal C at 11:05am to salute and cheer their arrival.• Salute these veterans as they visit the World War II Memorial on the National Mall from 12:30pm – 1:30pm.• At the end of the day, you can help bid farewell after their full day of touring as they return to ReaganNational Airport at 6:30pm.

Look for a special pullout banner in the August 15th issue of DCMilitary Family Life, or visit

DCMilitary.com/honorflight to download a special welcome banner to customize and hold as you greetour veterans. Our photographers will be on hand to snap a photo of your family with your personalbanner for future publication.

Help DC Military Family Life and Comprint honor our veterans and meet other military families whileyou are volunteering. It will be the perfect way to spend a Saturday in D.C.


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