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- Army Emergency Relief kicks off fundraising
- Published March 4, 2010 by SoundOff in News
- By Alan J. McCombsStaff Writer Fort Meade launched its annual fundraising drive Monday to support the Army Emergency Relief with a ceremony and cake cutting at the Community Readiness Center. AER is a nonprofit agency that raises mone...
- A winner's attitude
- Published March 4, 2010 by SoundOff in Sports, Comment Section
- JIBBER JABBER Just when I thought there was nothing worse than spending an hour shopping at the Mart, life stepped up to prove me wrong once again. It's obvious after last night that waiting an hour in the Mart's parking lot with a n...
- FES offers a reminder of fire safety tips
- Published March 4, 2010 by SoundOff in News
- Fort Meade Fire and Emergency Services recommends that the community consider emergency planning and recognize that a fire can strike without warning. * Never leave candles unattended in close proximity of combustible material. Always place candl...
- Spring to mark start of Personnel System Transition
- Published March 4, 2010 by SoundOff in Community
- NEWS TO USE The Defense Department is on track to transition the majority of its more than 220,000 civilian employees out of the National Security Personnel System by Sept. 30, more than a year ahead of deadline, the official heading up tha...
- Community Crime Watch
- Published March 4, 2010 by SoundOff in News
- Feb. 14: Wrongful destruction of private property. The victim stated that the front door lock at his quarters was tampered with. Feb. 24: Wrongful destruction of private property. The victim stated that his Smart Car was damaged. Further investi...
- Movies
- Published March 4, 2010 by SoundOff in Community
- The movie schedule is subject to change. For a recorded announcement of showings, call 301-677-5324. Further listings are available on the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Web site at www.aafes.com. Movies start Wednesdays to Saturday...
- A Dr. Seuss Treat
- Published March 4, 2010 by SoundOff in News
- Two-year-old Liliana Meertens feeds her brother Malakai, 3, a dish of green eggs and ham during the Medal of Honor Memorial Library's celebration of Dr. Seuss' 106th birthday. The event, held at the Main Post Chapel, included a reading of the author's pop...
- Construction Zone: Ongoing construction and renovations on Fort Meade
- Published March 4, 2010 by SoundOff in News
- Barring more severe weather, the segment of Cooper Avenue, between Rockenbach Road and Reece Road will be reopened Monday. Additional asphalt work will still be necessary, but will be scheduled when the entire road improvement project is complete....
- Plaque Attack
- Published March 4, 2010 by SoundOff in News
- Kendall Farr, 3, who is accompanied by his mother, Kristi Farr, a Sailor assigned to the Defense Information School Navy Detachment, pauses in the commissary lobby Friday to brush Doogan Dog's teeth with an oversized toothbrush. Members of Fort Meade Dent...
- Community News & Notes
- Published March 4, 2010 by SoundOff in Community
- The deadline for Soundoff! community "News and Notes" is Friday at noon. All submissions are posted at the editor's discretion and may be edited for space and grammar. Look for more community events on the Fort Meade Web site at www.ftmeade.a...
- Post elementary schools recognized for improvements on state exam
- Published March 4, 2010 by SoundOff in News
- Four Fort Meade schools will receive a certificate of recognition from the Maryland State Department of Education for their success on the 2009 Maryland School Assessment. "I am ecstatic and very proud of the students, teachers, staff, parent...
- Financial literacy class makes cents of budgeting
- Published March 4, 2010 by SoundOff in News
- Do you want to retire on a tropical island? It's the question posed by James Harris, a financial advisor during a financial counseling seminar held Feb. 25 at the Community Readiness Center. It's a question everyone should ask themselves, n...
- Security clearance is key to landing technical jobs
- Published March 4, 2010 by SoundOff in News
- Justin Carey came to Fort Meade's annual Technical Job Fair armed with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He was looking for an entry-level position with a federal agency as a program analyst or contract specialist. But Carey left wit...
- Sports Shorts
- Published March 4, 2010 by SoundOff in Sports
- Dump Your Plump awardsThe awards ceremony for Dump Your Plump will be March 17 at 12:30 p.m. downstairs at Gaffney Fitness Center. The final weigh-in will be Wednesday. Ice Breaker Golf TourneyThe Ice Breaker Golf Tournam...
- FES puts down Potomac fire, calls for readiness
- Published March 4, 2010 by SoundOff in News
- "Fire!" It was all she heard. The mother of three raced toward the front of her home just as her husband flung the family's full-sized propane gas grill from the shed to avoid an explosion. The grill had a full tank of gas ...
- All Army bowling coach scores perfect year
- Published March 4, 2010 by SoundOff in Sports
- To many people at the Lanes, Charles Dean Ryan might just be the man behind the counter directing customers to the proper lane or offering quick tips to bowlers on their timing and release. But to the Army, Ryan, a retired sergeant major, is the m...
- Senior leaders encourage Army Emergency Relief giving
- Published March 4, 2010 by SoundOff in Comment Section
- Each year, the Army conducts a campaign to raise funds for Army Emergency Relief. The annual campaign not only gives Soldiers an opportunity to make a donation for their fellow Soldiers, but also serves to create a greater awareness of the program...
- Boy Scouts, Cubs compel community to donate
- Published March 4, 2010 by SoundOff in News
- Fort Meade Scouts hauled 2,300 pounds of food to Sarah's House topped with a $124 donation through the annual Scouting for Food drive on Saturday that surpassed last year's contributions. Boy Scout Troop 379 and 377 started knocking on doors just...
- Movies
- Published March 11, 2010 by SoundOff in Community
- The movie schedule is subject to change. For a recorded announcement of showings, call 301-677-5324. Further listings are available on the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Web site at www.aafes.com. Movies start Wednesdays to Saturday...
- Pershing Hill PTA hosts family interaction night
- Published March 11, 2010 by SoundOff in News
- By Kristin EavesPershing Hill PTA In honor of Take Your Family to School Week, the Pershing Hill Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association hosted a night of problem solving and family interaction Friday. Pershing Hill PTA was one ...
- Spring ahead: Change your smoke alarm batteries when you change your clocks
- Published March 11, 2010 by SoundOff in News
- Fall back, spring forward. It happens every year: the time when we reset our clocks and schedules to adjust for the beginning or end of daylight savings time. Daylight saving time begins Sunday at 2 a.m. The Fort Meade Fire and Emergency Service...
- Symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury can be subtle
- Published March 11, 2010 by SoundOff in News
- Concussion is the most common traumatic brain injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The signs of concussion, clinically known as mild traumatic brain injury or mTBI, are variable and can be subtle. A person may have ...
- BRAC construction moves forward after record snowfall
- Published March 11, 2010 by SoundOff in News
- On a cool morning last week in a quiet ceremony on Fort Meade, the Defense Media Activity marked a big milestone. The agency, which is coming to Fort Meade in 2011 as part of the Base Realignment and Closure process, topped off its new home March ...
- Black history unfolds
- Published March 11, 2010 by SoundOff in News
- Tale of diligence sheds light on prosperity of Madam C. J. Walker Madam C. J. Walker did not invent the hot comb. A hush came across the room as Walker's great-great-granddaughter shared the story of what really happened. "What...
- Defense Information School expands to serve more students
- Published March 11, 2010 by SoundOff in News
- Preparations will begin in early June to set up more than 90 new and temporary modulars, or trailers to provide extra space for the Defense Information School as it prepares for an increased student load. The 90,000-square-feet of additional space...
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