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/news/10941/good-eats-good-cause/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10941/good-eats-good-cause/ Hailing from the Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee and growing up in Savannah, Ga., Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Pardue practically cut his baby teeth on barbeque ribs. He learned the basics of barbequing from his grandfather, other family members and friends. Pardue, sexual assault response coordinator, 780th Military... 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/10917/teamwork-earns-marines-armed-forces-week-trophy/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10917/teamwork-earns-marines-armed-forces-week-trophy/ Marines from the Marine Corps Cryptologic Battalion, Bravo Company, secured the Armed Forces Week Sports Day trophy for the second consecutive year on May 1 on McGlachlin Parade Field. Maj. Gen. Scott George, deputy chief, Central Security Service, National Security Agency, presented the trophy to Cpl. Rachel Martell, Marine Corps team... Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10877/selfless-servicevolunteers-honored-time-commitment/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10877/selfless-servicevolunteers-honored-time-commitment/ Throughout this year, the number of individuals volunteering on Fort Meade has grown to more than 1,650 -- 400 more than last year. The volunteers and their efforts were honored at the annual Volunteer Awards Banquet on April 25. The ceremony, held at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, featured dinner,... Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10866/one-road/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10866/one-road/ Spc. Nathan Franco is surrounded by his peers in the 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera) while "driving" a virtual car simulating the effects of driving intoxicated as part of the National Save a Life Tour presented Monday and Tuesday at McGill Training Center. The event, sponsored by the Fort Meade... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/10862/sports-shorts/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/10862/sports-shorts/ Gaffney pool The swimming pool at Gaffney Fitness Center is closed for maintenance. Texas Hold 'em Texas Hold 'em no buy-in games are played Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Lanes. Games are free and open to the public. For more information, call 301-677-5541. Dollar Days The Lanes offers Dollar Days every Thursday from 9 a.m. to... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10860/motorcycle-safety-promoted-community-event/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10860/motorcycle-safety-promoted-community-event/ More than 150 military and civilian motorcyclists attended Fort Meade's inaugural Motorcycle Safety Awareness Day on Friday. The Installation Safety Office hosted the three-hour event, held at the Fort Meade Motorcycle Range at the intersection of Cooper and Bundy avenues. The goal was to "bring the motorcycle riding community together, forming a... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/community/10844/community-news-notes/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/community/10844/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... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10843/spring-cleaning/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/news/10843/spring-cleaning/ Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Everett of First Army Division East sweeps the sidewalk outside First Army Division East headquarters Monday afternoon. Over the past week, Fort Meade organizations spruced up the installation by weeding, raking, and policing the grounds around their respective units and in assigned areas throughout the post.... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST