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Fort Detrick leadership hostedMilitary Spouse Appreciation Dayat the Community Activities Cen-ter May 8.

This year’s theme was “MilitarySpouses: The Strength of Our Ser-vice Members.” The event includ-ed refreshments, games and videopresentations where militarymembers gave heartfelt tributes totheir spouses.

Mrs. Terry Lein, spouse of U.S.Army Medical Research and Ma-teriel Command and Fort DetrickCommander Maj. Gen. Brian C.Lein, shared her experiences withthe group.

“I have been a card-carryingmilitary spouse for 29 years,” saidLein, as she laughed and held upher military identification to showthe group. “Being a spouse meansbeing independent, resourceful,resilient, flexible, loyal and giving.Most of all, it means you are partof a greater group. My militaryspouse group is my support.”

Military Spouse Day was firstcreated in 1984 by President Ron-ald Reagan. The holiday is a timeto celebrate military spouses, theircontributions, strength and loyalty.

“The importance of being amil-itary spouse has increased with theoperations tempo,” said Lein. “Ourmilitary spouses are able to go onand serve, knowing that we arehere to take care of the families.”

Mrs. Sylvia Jessup, spouse ofU.S. Army Garrison CommandSgt. Maj. Richard D. Jessup, said“being a military spouse has beenone of the best experiences in mylife. I have travelled the world andexperienced different cultures.However, the best part has alwaysbeen having a support system andcamaraderie with other spouses.I have made long-lasting friend-ships and have witnessed first-

hand how strong and compassion-ate military spouses are.”

The event also included infor-mational services and resources tosupport military spouses.

Michelle Hewitt, Fort DetrickExceptional Family Member pro-grammanager, added that militaryspouses are welcome to come in tothe local Army Community Serviceoffice to receive a welcome packet,which includes amap of the instal-lation as well as a map of Freder-ick. ACS staff will also provide ashort brief on ACS services, as wellas other items of interest on theinstallation and in the local area.

For more information onmilitary spouse benefits and pro-grams, contact Army CommunityServices at Fort Detrick by visit-ing www.detrick.army.mil/ACS orcalling (301) 619-2197.

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Fort Detrick’s Military Spouse Appreciation Day at the Community Activities Center May 8 included video presentations where mili-tary members gave heartfelt tributes to their spouses.

Photo by Ellen Crown, USAMRMC Public Affairs

Spouses enjoy refreshmentsat Fort Detrick’s MilitarySpouse Appreciation Day atthe Community Activities Cen-ter May 8.

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Spouses enjoy ice-breaker games at Fort Detrick’s Military SpouseAppreciation Day at the Community Activities Center May 8.

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2 Fort Detrick StandardMay 15, 2015 Sustaining a community of excellence through restoration, environmental stewardship and workforce development

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Command StaffMaj. Gen. Brian C. Lein

Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical

Research and Materiel Command

and Fort Detrick

Col. Steven P. MiddlecampU.S. Army Garrison Commander

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With summer and Memorial Dayright around the corner, we wouldlike to take a few moments to remindeveryone to stay safe as we all beginventuring outdoors to enjoy the warmweather. Warm weather brings bar-beques, picnics and extended travelplans; it is a time for us all to be espe-cially cognizant of our surroundingsthroughout our day-to-day activitiesin an effort to keep ourselves and ourloved ones safe.

For families with young children,injuries and incidents caused by bod-ies of water and heat remain a primary,yet completely preventable, concern.

Children who are younger thanfour years old are at the highest riskfor heat-related illness; so, armed withthat knowledge, our best defense isprevention. Drink lots of fluids, protectagainst sunburn by wearing sunscreenand never leave your children or pets

in a closed vehicle. Car windows actto both absorb the sun’s rays as wellas insulate your vehicle; meaning theinside of a car can heat up to as highas 110 degrees Fahrenheit in as little asten minutes on an 80 degree day.

When enjoying the water, especial-ly with young children, always remainvigilant. Whenever infants or tod-dlers are in or around water, an adultshould always be within arm’s length,providing “touch supervision.” Even

as adults, drowning and water-relatedinjuries are still a very real threat; sowhen enjoying outdoor water activi-ties, like boating, always wear a certi-fied lifejacket and practice caution.

With high temperatures and busyholiday routes of summer come extrademands on both vehicles and drivers.Driving distractions, such as electron-ics and food, have joined alcohol andspeeding as leading factors in fatal andserious injury crashes; therefore, it iscritical that we limit our distractionswhile driving, as well as adhere to seatbelt laws. Swimming, boating and oth-er physical activities, when mixed withalcohol, are just as dangerous as driv-ing on the road under the influence; ifyou plan to drink, do so responsibly.

As we enjoy the summer weatherand activities that come along with it,we challenge each of you to do so re-sponsibly and safely.

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Acting Fort DetrickU.S. ArmyGarrison Commander

Col. Perry Clark

Fort DetrickU.S. ArmyGarrisonCommand

Sgt. Maj. Richard Jessup

3Fort Detrick StandardMay 15, 2015Sustaining a community of excellence through restoration, environmental stewardship and workforce development

HEATHER MCDOWELL DUONGUSAMRMC PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Access to safe drinking water is criticalfor maintaining the health and strength ofdeployed Soldiers. Despite this require-ment, water testing technologies currentlyavailable to Soldiers in the field are limitedin their ability to detect a broad array of in-dustrial contaminants. U.S. Army Center forEnvironmental Health Research scientistsrecognize this gap in technology and are col-laborating with small businesses to developa robust portablemonitoring system capableof detecting a wide range of industrial chem-icals and environmental contaminants.

While a good start, this effort only solvespart of the problem. In order to be used bySoldiers working in forward areas, themoni-toring system needs to be rugged, lowmain-tenance and easy to operate.

USACEHR researchers are teaming upwith staff from the U.S. Army Medical Ma-teriel Development Activity to further refinethe system. The opportunity arose April 14to test recent modifications to the equip-ment where Soldiers from the 1st AreaMedical Laboratory in Aberdeen, Maryland,were recruited to test the equipment out atFort Detrick, Maryland.

The Environmental Sentinel Biomonitoris a broad-spectrum screening system thatcan detect whether drinking water is po-tentially toxic. The ESB is comprised of twoseparate water toxicity tests: an electric cell-substrate impedance sensor, or ECIS, and asensor that uses enzymes to detect pesti-

cides. The systems are used in tandem andtesting takes less than one hour to complete.

The USACEHR collaborated with smallbusiness technology firms to adopt bothsystems to the ESB. The testing by the 1stAML was done to assess the performance ofthe ECIS, which had undergone a minor up-grade to improve field performance.

ECIS technology is a non-invasive bio-physical method to monitor living cells invitro. Researchers grow cells on small bio-chips surfaced with a gold film containingelectrodes. When testing water samples,technicians place the biochips in a readerthat sends an electrical signal through thechip. If the water sample does not containcontaminants, the cell layer on the chipis resilient and able to impede the flow ofelectricity. If the water is contaminated,the cell layer becomes damaged and breaksapart. The system monitors these cellularresponses with software that allows usersto determine whether the sample is toxic. Acontaminated or not contaminated result isgiven within an hour.

Mark Widder, a USACHER research bi-ologist, explained that their small businesspartner, Nanohmics, Inc., initially devel-oped an ECIS technology that used mam-malian cells. While the equipment worked,the system was large and complicated asmammalian cells required extensive care.

“The cells needed to be maintained at37 degrees centigrade, they required car-bon dioxide and had to be fed regularly,”explained Linda Brennan, a USACEHRresearch biologist. “The technology just

wasn’t field ready.”The team decided on a cell line originally

harvested from the gills of rainbow trout afterexperimenting with a number of cell types.

“The fish have a unique physiology. Be-cause they are cold-blooded, their metabo-lism slows down evenmore when refrigerat-ed,” said Widder. “When we refrigerate thebiochips containing the fish cells we onlyhave to feed them twice and then the chipscan stay refrigerated up to nine months andbe instantly ready for testing when removedfrom cold conditions.”

Having refined the science behind theECIS sensor, USACEHR researchers haveturned their attention to ensuring the prod-uct is appropriately tailored for military use,relying upon USAMMDA’s expertise in ad-vanced development.

“We had the rainbow trout gill cells, wehad the chip and prototype, but we neededto make it field ready,” said Alan Harner, aproduct manager with the Medical SupportSystems Project Management office at theUSAMMDA.

The joint Army-contractor team madeenhancements to the ECIS sensor, such asinserting a previously external battery packinside the carrier and making it more com-pact and durable. They tested all productenhancements to confirm that the monitorworked as designed. When updated mod-eling data was loaded onto ECIS systemequipment, the team called in the peoplewhose job it is to collect and analyze sam-ples from the environment to evaluate sys-tem performance – preventive medicine

specialists from the 1st AML.“For me, having the Soldiers conduct the

testing is invaluable. They are the ones thatwill be using the technology,” said Widder.“We are making sure it works in their handsso they have the ability to make sure the wa-ter is safe in the field.”

To ensure test integrity, the teamworkedwith Ginn White of the Army Institute ofPublic Health, Drinking Water and Sanita-tion Program to serve as an observer/con-troller. Working with blind samples distrib-uted by White, the 1st AML Soldiers con-ducted tests in simulated field conditionsprovided by the Air Force Medical Evalua-tion Support Activity at Fort Detrick.

Spc. LaToya Jackson, a preventive medi-cine specialist with the 1st AML and producttester, weighed in on her experience work-ing with the system and said, “I actually likeit. It’s easy to use and straight-forward.”

Pvt. Matthew Arnold, also with the 1stAML, echoed Jackson’s sentiments as heprogressed through the test.

“Getting used to any piece of equipmentis weird at first,” said Arnold. “It should bevery easy to use – all the instructions aresimple and laid out.”

According to Brennan, the ECIS sensorsperformed “flawlessly” during the day’stesting. All control samples were identifiedas not contaminated and spiked sampleswere identified as contaminated.

With this round of field-testing now com-pleted, the USACEHR and USAMMDA willprepare for product production and fielding,which is the next ESB acquisitionmilestone.

Army Organizations Partner to Get RapidWater Screening Test in the Hands of Soldiers

BOB CRAIGUSAG ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION

The new Logistics Readiness Center atFort Detrick is now occupied with tenantsmore than thrilled about the features thebuilding has to offer; beginning with the firstsolar-powered carport on the installation.

The logistics facility is located at 9200Veterans Drive, adjacent to the new NallinFarm gate, and from the road, drivers im-mediately notice something a bit strange.What is there reminds them of the speak-ers at a drive-in movie theater, except thisis definitely state-of-the-art. When moving

closer, they realize this is actually a carportthat has the ability to charge 20 electric-powered vehicles simultaneously, usingsolar power when available, and purchasedelectric power from the grid when sufficientsolar energy is not available.

The Logistics Readiness Center, which isalso home to the Installation Safety Officeand the official mailroom, is a certifiableLEED Silver facility. The LEED program is aninitiative of the U.S. Green Building Councilstanding for leadership in energy and envi-ronmental design; focusing on encourag-ing a more sustainable approach to the waybuildings are designed, constructed and

operated. Levels of certification are basedon the number of credits accrued in five de-sign categories, to include water efficiency,energy, materials and indoor environmentalquality.

MarieO’Brien,directorof theLogisticsReadi-nessCenter, is excited abouthernewhome.

“Just in time for Earth Day we have an-other environmentally friendly facility onFort Detrick that houses a solar-poweredelectric vehicle charging station with manyother smart energy saving features,” saidO’Brien.

The new LRC facility handles all FortDetrick logistical requirements, including

the transportation motor pool, which dis-patches all GSA vehicles for the installa-tion; bus and forklift training for our ServiceMembers; freight support, small packages(FEDEX/UPS), truck load and unit deploy-ments; and is a central receiving area as wellas a warehouse and distribution center forgovernment property.

If your organization is interested in tak-ing advantage of the solar-powered electri-cal carport to charge Government OwnedElectric vehicles/equipment, or need addi-tional information of the logistical supportprovided by the Logistic Readiness Center,please call (301) 619-2113 or (301) 619-4169.

New Logistics Readiness Center Opens at Fort Detrick

Do you want to recognize goodperformance or let us know areasfor improvement? Please take afew moments of your time to tellus how we are doing by visiting:http://www.detrick.army.mil/ice/fd or click the QR code.

ELIZABETH BANGEROFFICE OF THE STAFF

JUDGE ADVOCATE

May 1 officially marked the installa-tion’s observance of LawDay. First estab-lished by President Eisenhower in 1958,Law Day commemorates the importanceof the rule of law. In proclaiming May 1as Law Day, President Eisenhower noted,“In a very real sense, the world no lon-ger has a choice between force and law.If civilization is to survive, it must choosethe rule of law.” This year’s Law Daytheme was the” 800th Anniversary of the

signing of the Magna Carta.” Signed byKing John and a group of barons in 1215,the Magna Carta laid the foundation forsome of the most cherished and signifi-cant legal rights American citizens arestill afforded, including due process, ha-beas corpus and trial by jury.

In proclaimingMay 1 as Law Day, U.S.Army Medical Research and MaterielCommand and Fort Detrick CommanderMaj. Gen. Brian C. Lein recognized thesignificance of the Magna Carta, includ-ing its influence on the Declaration of In-dependence, the United States Constitu-

tion and the Bill of Rights. Perhaps morethan any other document in modern his-tory, the Magna Carta has come to em-body a simple but enduring truth: no one,nomatter how powerful, is above the law.

In honor of Law Day, the Office of theStaff Judge Advocate hosted Mr. RickySandy, Frederick County Court Magis-trate, for a lunch time lecture. Sandy dis-cussed the enduring influence of theMag-na Carta as a symbol of freedomunder thelaw and engaged in a lively back and forthwith audience members about the docu-ment’s relevance and its mythology.

Law Day

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SHANNON BISHOPUSAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

What it means for both Service Membersand Army civilians to be part of the Armyprofession was the focus during the May 4Center for the Army Profession and Ethictraining held in the Fort Detrick Auditorium.

“The challenge we face is that we havemultiple professions,” said Maj. Gen. BrianC. Lein, commander of the U.S. Army Medi-cal Research and Materiel Command andFort Detrick, during his opening remarks.“When we are looking at the medical com-munity, we see that the U.S. Army MedicalCommand is incredibly dedicated to theirprofession as a dentist, physician or a medi-cal provider of some kind; but, because ofthe dualities of what we do, our Army pro-fession tends to come second. It’s importantthat those dualities be parallel, and that iswhat this training is about.”

Lein continued, posing the question“what does it mean to be an Army profes-sional?” Often times, Service Members andcivilians will say that living by the Army val-ues are what make an Army professional.CAPE instructors, including Sgt. Maj. Da-vid Stewart, senior enlisted advisor for theCAPE, focus on teaching Army professionalsthat the profession is about character, com-petence and commitment. The Army valuesthen fall within those three major attributes.

“Putting on a uniform does not make youa Soldier,” said Stewart. “It’s what is insidethat makes the Soldier…It is about the heartthat a Soldier, or an Army civilian, has.”

Stewart offered examples of mistakesthat Soldiers have made in the past, includ-ing the Instagram post by “Sheffeynation”at Fort Carson that showed a Soldier inten-

tionally hiding in her car to avoid showingrespect to the flag during retreat. These ex-amples, Stewart explained, don’t representthe Army profession well. It is up to the or-ganization to create a culture that doesn’tallow things like this to happen.

“We see people that don’t meet our defi-nition of what it means to be in our profes-sion, but we don’t stop and try to correct thethings that violate our definition of who weare,” said Stewart. “It’s not that the Army, orany of the services, are broken, but we havethe ability to improve. We have these con-versations so we can continue to be the bestorganization in the world.”

Stewart offered another example of a

U.S. Soldier who was injured in combat.The photo presented, commonly known as“A Salute Seen Around the World,” showsa severely injured Soldier who saluted hiscommander before receiving his PurpleHeart award.

“Do you want to know what the differ-ence is between these two Soldiers?,” saidStewart, referring to the “Sheffeynation” In-stagram post and “A Salute Seen Around theWorld.” “The difference between the two isa leader.”

Stewart went on to discuss the role lead-ership plays in the organization, as well asmotivational techniques that are commonlyused to influence others.

When prompted, members of the audi-ence defined a leader as someonewho has in-fluence on those around them, someonewhosets an example and someonewhomakes de-cisions. You could define leadership for daysbecause it has different meanings for differ-ent people, according to Stewart.

“How do you influence people? You in-fluence people by gaining trust. You don’tearn trust by forcing people to do things,”Stewart said in his discussion of complianceversus inspiration.

Stewart shared with the audience thattwo to five years after leaving the military,individuals fall to the bottom percentages ofphysical fitness across the Nation. The rea-son for this—physical fitness is no longer arequirement after you leave the military.

“How can we motivate people to wantto be healthy rather than forcing them tocomply with the policy that they have to behealthy?” asked Stewart.

Stewart joked that he’ll never leave theArmy because he doesn’t want to fall intothose percentages of people who are notphysically fit.

For the last year, Soldiers at Fort Detrickhave actively participated in the Perfor-mance Triad in an effort to be aware andintentional about their nutrition, sleep andactivity habits. According to the U.S. ArmyMedical Command, the results of the triadinclude Soldiers making better choices fortheir health in times that are not spent withtheir health care provider.

“I appreciate you all coming out today,”said Lein. “This is truly a very critical train-ing for our military.”

For more information about CAPE, visit:www.cape.army.mil.

Local Training Focuses on the Heart of an Army Professional

Command Sgt. Maj. David Stewart, senior enlisted advisor for the Center for theArmy Profession and Ethic, teaches members of the Fort Detrick communityabout how character, competence and commitment are what make Army profes-sionals who they are.

Photo by Shannon Bishop, USAG Public Affairs

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RAMIN A. KHALILIUSAMRMC COMBAT CASUALTY

CARE RESEARCH PROGRAMKNOWLEDGE MANAGER

“It’s all about collaboration,” saidCol. Todd Rasmussen during his open-ing remarks at the 2015 THRiVE biosci-ence conference on April 23 in Chantilly,Virginia. “Once we establish the partner-ships we’re looking for, then it’s our jobto help coordinate with the military labs.”

For Rasmussen, the director of theU.S. Army Medical Research and Mate-riel Command’s Combat Casualty CareResearch Program, the featured appear-ance was part of a larger government-wide push to engage with private industryfor the purpose of improving federal re-search efforts. Organized by the VirginiaBiotechnology Organization, the THRiVEconference is an annual event designedto promote the state’s life science indus-try as a whole, as well as to provide a fo-rum for economic support.

“Virginia is an important partner forus,” said Rasmussen. “We actually havefour or five different clinical trials goingon here right now.”

Rasmussen’s presentation, part of alarger session on bioscience commer-cialization, featured specific advice forprivate industry leaders on how to inter-act and collaborate with the DOD. Rec-ommendations included responding toprogram announcements, increasing

involvement in congressional special in-terest programs, and, lastly, cooperatingwith military labs.

“We can’t do it alone,” said StephanieFertig, director of Small Business Pro-grams at the National Institute of Neu-rological Disorders and Stroke, whiledelivering a presentation reiterating thegovernment’s need for private industryresearch assistance.

Overall, the 2015 THRiVE confer-ence featured more than 350 bioscienceleaders from across the state -includingrepresentatives from a half dozen stateuniversities- as well as an appearance byVirginia Governor Terry McAuliffe.

USAMRMC Teams withTech, Bioscience Industries

Col. Todd Rasmussen in conversa-tion during the 2015 THRiVE biosci-ence conference on April 23.

Photo by Ramin A. Khalili, CombatCasualty Care Research Program

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2015 NICBR Spring Research Festival

Elizabeth Andrews, from theU.S. Army Medical ResearchInstitute of Infectious Dis-eases, co-presents “ApoL1restrictive effects on WestAfrican pathogens” duringthe National InteragencyConfederation for Biologi-cal Research collaborationforumMay 5.

Photo courtesy of LeidosBiomedical Research, Inc.

Eliza Davis (right), National Cancer Institute student intern, Career and Tech-nology Center, Frederick County Public Schools, discusses her scientificposter presentation with Dr. Theresa Alban, FCPS superintendent, and MikeMarkoe, FCPS deputy superintendent.

Photo courtesy of Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.

JamesNoah, from the National Biodefense Analysisand Countermeasures Center, presents “Persis-tence Characteristics of Ebola Virus Variant Makonain Clinical Matrices on Five CommonSurfaces” dur-ing the Ebola Virusmini symposiumMay 5.


(left to right) Pictured above: Dr. Theresa Alban, Frederick County Public Schoolssuperintendent; Mylen Perez, NCI National Cancer Institute student intern, Gov. Thom-as Johnson High School, FCPS; Mike Markoe, FCPS deputy superintendent; Dr. JamesCherry, Scientific Program Director, NCI; and Marsha Nelson-Duncan, education pro-gram specialist, NCI. Photo courtesy of Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.

Presenters and viewers mingle during the scientific poster session at the2015 National Interagency Confederation for Biological Research SpringResearch Festival May 6-7. Photo courtesy of Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.

Jeffrey Teska, U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases,and Col. Brian Gentile, USAMRIID deputy commander, discuss the NationalInteragency Confederation for Biological Research with Dr. Walter Hubert,scientific program director for the Frederick National Laboratory for CancerResearch, NCI, at the NICBR exhibit (at right).


U.S. ArmyMedical Research andMateriel CommandCommanderMaj. Gen. BrianC. Lein (left) presents keynote speaker Dr. JamesCrowe (center) with a Certificateof Appreciation alongside U.S. ArmyMedical Research Institute of Infectious Dis-eases Deputy Commander Col. Brian J. Gentile (right) May 4 at the 2015 NationalInteragency Confederation for Biological Research scientific symposium.


Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein, commander, U.S. ArmyMedical Research and Materiel Command, pro-vides introductory remarks for the 2015 NationalInteragency Confederation for Biological Researchscientific symposium.



SHANNON BISHOPUSAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Service Members from allbranches of the U.S. military gath-ered on Blue and Grey fieldMay 13for the annual Armed Forces Weekcompetitions. With nearly 50 par-ticipants competing, each eventwas intense, especially the finalround of Humvee pulls betweenthe Army and the Marines.

All-in-all, most Service Mem-bers had great sportsmanship dur-ing the event---although the Ma-rines may be in question with theiroverzealous assumptions thatthey’ve already won the award.

“I want to point out that we donot regularly pull our Humveesaround the parking lot. We mayhave had an advantage due tonot being weighed down by glowbelts,” said Company B, 4th LightArmored Reconnaissance Battal-ion Maj. Steven Ray jokingly. “Wegave them a half a block head start.That’s how we support our sisterservice! Unfortunately, we crossedthe finish line before they did.”

Fort Detrick U.S. Army Garri-son Command Sgt. Maj. RichardJessup couldn’t help but join thedebate about which branch of ser-vice was better.

“I know the Marines went outand bought their red athletic shirtson Monday,” said Jessup. “Theylooked like their little brother’st-shirts…I’m sure they had to gettheir competitions done faster sothey could rush back to Area B toget their tight shirts off.”

Though there are ‘rivalries’among the services, the Fort Det-rick event was about engaging insome friendly competition to pro-mote camaraderie and espirit decorps among all Service Membersfrom all branches of service as-signed to Fort Detrick.

“We joke and we poke fun atone another, but ultimately we areall part of the same team, in thesame fight,” said Ray. “This eventwas about friendly competitionand showing our organizationalpride. I’m sure we’ve won—butregardless of the outcome, it wasa fun event and we continued tobuild the strong foundation with

our sister services at Fort Detrick.”Jessup also commented on the

importance of coming together asone team for Armed Forces Day.

“First, I want to thank everyservice that came out to partici-pate. This event would not havebeen what it was without every-one’s support,” said Jessup. “TheSecretary of Defense Louis John-son did the right thing by makingArmed Forces one day for all of theservices instead of segregating thedifferent services. We are all in thisfight for the same reason—to winour Nation’s wars. We all have dif-ferent missions, but while we workhard together, we also have to playhard together.”

The May 13 competi-tion required Soldiers to flip a200-pound tractor tire 100 me-ters across the parade field, shootat targets with paintball guns,knock bottles over with a small,lightweight ball, shoot footballsthrough a small opening, navigatean obstacle course and then pull aHumvee 100 meters down PorterStreet. Each event allowed ServiceMembers to earn points based onthe time it took to complete theevent and several other measur-able factors. Winners and total

points earned will be announcedlater this month.

Armed Forces Day began in1949 and celebrates the unifica-tion of the Armed Forces under theDepartment of Defense. The inspi-ration behind this ‘holiday’ was toallow citizens to come togetherand thank their military for theirpatriotic service to our Nation.

Winners of the competitionsand the Commander’s Trophy willbe announced following the in-stallation run on May 21.

Service Members Compete for Commander’s Trophy

ARMED FORCES DAY

Soldiers from each of the U.S. military branches participated in the Armed Forces Day competitionMay 13 in an effort to win the Commander’s Trophy. Winners will be announced May 21.


U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Com-mand and Fort Detrick Commander Maj. Gen. BrianC. Lein stands with his four teammates following theArmed Forces Day competition May 13.


Army Soldiers use paintball guns to shootat large and small targets in an effort togain as many points as possible during theArmed Forces Day competition.


Following the Armed Forces Day competition, Fort Detrick U.S.Army Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Jessup addressesthe group of Soldiers who participated in the event and congratu-lated them on a job well done.


Five Fort Detrick Marines pull their Humvee down Porter Street during the last leg ofthe Armed Forces Day competition. This group, though they started pulling after theArmy Soldiers, finished the race first. Photo by Shannon Bishop, USAG Public Affairs

Army Soldiers pull their Humvee 100 metersdown Porter Street during the Armed ForcesDay competition May 13.


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LAUREN BEESONUSAMRMC GEMS PROGRAM COORDINATOR

The Gains in the Education of Math-ematics and Science program is seekingvolunteers for the 2015 summer program atHood College in Frederick, Maryland.

The program, sponsored by the U.S.Army, aims to foster student’s motivation tostudy science, technology, engineering andmathematics. The GEMS program makesmath and science fun by engaging studentsin a variety of hands-on experiments.

The GEMS program is looking for volun-teers that would be willing to donate at least30 minutes of their time. Individuals canvolunteer for a variety of areas including, butnot limited to: lunch with the students, ca-reer presentations, training college studentson laboratory skills, lab procedures and con-tent, and even helping to move supplies.

If you are interested in volunteering,please contact the Strategic PartnershipsOffice at (301) 619-7942 or visit: http://stem.amedd.army.mil/index.cfm/opportunities/volunteer to complete a volunteer form.

Lend a Helping Hand

Two students work on solving the time of death for the Gains in the Education ofMathematics and Science program CSI murder mystery with the help of LauraWentworth, a RPI engineering undergraduate.

Photo by Lauren Beeson, USAMRMC GEMS Program Coordinator

USAMRIID Soldiers atFather/Daughter Dance

U. S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases personneland their “dates” enjoy a memorable evening at the Fort Detrick FatherDaughter dance at the Community Activities Center on April 18. Picturedfrom left to right: 1st Sgt. Daniel Correll with Juliana and Claire Correll;USAMRIID Commander Col. Erin Edgar with Reilly Edgar; Maj. Luis Lugo-Roman with Penelope Lugo; Capt. Jeffrey Kugelman with Jaeden Kugel-man; and Staff Sgt. Raymond Stanford with Jada Stanford (and escort-ing Acadia Fitts as her dad was supporting the tasking for the U.S. ArmyMedical Research and Materiel Command Expert Field Medical Badge inNew Jersey).

Photo courtesy of USAMRIID Public Affairs

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MRMC Soldier Competes atBest Warrior Competition

Spc. Sonya Edler, ofthe U.S. Army MedicalCommand’s MedicalResearch and MaterielCommand, offloads hergear seconds after com-pleting a 12-mile ruckmarch on day three ofthe MEDCOM Best War-rior Competition held atCamp Bullis, Texas.

Photo byDr. Valecia Dunbar, USAISR

Spc. Sonya Edler, of the U.S. Army Medical Command’s Medical Researchand Materiel Command, tows the line during the obstacle course Competi-tion on day two of the MEDCOM 2015 Best Warrior Competition held at CampBullis, Texas. Edler is one of eighteen MEDCOM participants competing forthe right to represent Army medicine at the 2015 Department of the Army non-ommissioned officer and “Soldier of the Year” Best Warrior Competition to beheld this fall at Fort Lee, Virginia, and Washington, District of Columbia.

Photo by Dr. Valecia Dunbar, USAISR

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RAMIN A. KHALILIUSAMRMC COMBAT CASUALTY CARE RESEARCH

PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE MANAGER

The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel CommandCombat Casualty Care Research Program Director Air ForceCol. Todd Rasmussen received the 2015 Heroes of MilitaryMedicine award at a ceremony in Washington, District ofColumbia, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium May 7.

Rasmussen was one of three Service Members honoredat the annual event organized by the Henry M. JacksonFoundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine,which is designed to spotlight individual success storiesin the field of military medicine. Also honored were ArmyLt. Col. Peter Muench and Navy Cmdr. Darian Rice. Morethan 500 people attended the event, including U.S. AssistantSecretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Jonathan Wood-son and Commandant of the Marine Corps General JosephDunford, Jr.

“This is an honor, but the award is really a reflection ofall the work by the entire team,” said Rasmussen.

During his 21-year career as a military physician andsurgeon, Rasmussen has performed more than 5,000 opera-tions on military beneficiaries, including more than 1,000 inthe Iraq or Afghanistan Theaters of War.

“The trauma cases we’ve seen over the past 10 yearshave been a once-in-a-generation type of situation,” saidRasmussen.

The event also featured a keynote speech by ABC Newscorrespondent Bob Woodruff, who was seriously injured ina roadside bomb attack while on assignment with U.S. mili-tary forces in the Middle East in early 2006.

“The medicine is magical and it’s due to the people inthis room,” said Woodruff as he recounted his own painfulrecovery from traumatic brain injury. “Thank you for allow-ing families to hope again.”

Combat CasualtyCare Research ProgramDirector Named ‘Heroof Military Medicine’

U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel CommandCombat Casualty Care Research Program DirectorAir Force Col. Todd Rasmussen receives the 2015Heroes of Military Medicine award at a ceremonyin Washington, District of Columbia, at the AndrewW. Mellon Auditorium May 7. Rasmussen was oneof three Service Members honored at the annualevent organized by the Henry M. Jackson Foundationfor the Advancement of Military Medicine, which isdesigned to spotlight individual success stories in thefield of military medicine.

Photo by Geoff Chesman, Henry Jackson Foundation

Annual Commander’s Conference at Fort Detrick

U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command senior leaders from around the globe convened at FortDetrick April 29 - May 1 for an annual commander’s conference. The focus of this year’s confernece was placedon Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention, future challenges and leadership development.

Photo by Chelsea Bauckman, USAMRMC Public Affairs

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