http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/ Recent news from SoundOff en-us 2013 The Baltimore Sun Media Group, All Rights Reserved. smekosh@baltimoresun.com (Technical Help) http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10950/celebrating-diversitynaval-academy-coach-reflects-pride-opportunities-american/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10950/celebrating-diversitynaval-academy-coach-reflects-pride-opportunities-american/ Growing up as a Samoan American, Ken Niumatalolo tried to break down the stereotypes around his culture, including that Samoans were strong athletes but not smart. So instead of playing a running back or power position, he wanted to be a quarterback. "I wanted to be the person in charge," he said.... Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/community/10946/community-news-notes/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/community/10946/community-news-notes/ 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 additional community events on the Fort Meade website at www.ftmeade.army.mil and the Fort Meade Facebook page at facebook.com/ftmeade. For more information... Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10945/kuhn-hall-host-library-annex/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10945/kuhn-hall-host-library-annex/ In anticipation of the opening of Fort Meade's new Army Wellness Center, sections of the Medal of Honor Memorial Library are relocating to Kuhn Hall. The library is moving from Building 4418 on Llewellyn Avenue to Building 4415. Kuhn Hall is the former Distinguished Visitors Quarters. "It's kind of like when you... Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10940/safety-expo-promotes-awareness-wellness-resiliency/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10940/safety-expo-promotes-awareness-wellness-resiliency/ The Installation Safety Office will host a Safety, Wellness, and Resiliency Expo on May 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pavilion, located at the corner of Chisholm and Llewellyn avenues. Local, state and federal agencies and private vendors will offer a wide range of information and services through... Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10939/so-SUITS/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10939/so-SUITS/ Blacks in Government's Tri-City chapter sponsored its first community service event on May 3 -- S.U.I.T.S for Success! Blacks in Government's Tri-City chapter presented Meade High School students with more than 90 articles of clothing, with a total fair market valued at more than $1,100. Tri-City also donated $300 toward Meade... Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/community/10937/community-crime-watch/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/community/10937/community-crime-watch/ May 9, Shoplifting: AAFES security personnel at the Exchange observed the subject via surveillance video taking clothing from the rack and walking into a dressing room. She then walked out without any items. The subject was able to leave the Exchange before she could be confronted. However, she returned again... Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/community/10932/library-renovations/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/community/10932/library-renovations/ Library renovations The Medal of Honor Memorial Library at 4418 Llewellyn Ave. will undergo renovations in order to share space to accommodate the Army Wellness Center. Library hours will remain the same throughout the renovation. The computer lab and adult fiction and nonfiction sections will remain in the library. The children's collections, Storytime,... Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/community/10930/community-news-notes/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/community/10930/community-news-notes/ 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 additional community events on the Fort Meade website at www.ftmeade.army.mil and the Fort Meade Facebook page at facebook.com/ftmeade. For more information... Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10922/community-crime-watch/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10922/community-crime-watch/ April 30, Simple assault consummated by a battery: An investigation revealed that the subject assaulted the victim by striking him in the face and upper torso with a closed fist. April 29, Shoplifting: The subject was observed via surveillance video in the boys' department of the Exchange opening cases of DVD... Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/community/10914/book/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/community/10914/book/ Retired Gen. Colin Powell autographs his book, "It Works For Me: In Life and Leadership," for April and Chris Pizzo of Aberdeen during the former secretary of state's book signing on Saturday at the Exchange. More than 1,200 books were sold at the signing. (Photo by Nicole Martyn)... Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 EST