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/sports/11028/orioles-celebrate-army-birthday/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/11028/orioles-celebrate-army-birthday/ The Orioles will help celebrate Flag Day and the Army's Birthday on Friday. Pre-game ceremonies will include a swearing-in ceremony for future Soldiers; a first pitch that includes veterans from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and Afghanistan; a color presentation by the U.S. Army, 3rd U.S. Infantry... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/11016/miami-not-nice/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/11016/miami-not-nice/ It is safe to say that the NBA finals are giving us plenty to talk about: The Tony Parker two-step in Game 1 bit.ly/12lWqn6 and LeBron James' block in Game 2 bit.ly/11tHxt4 -- a monumental rejection on Tiago Splitter that left me reminiscing about senior year at Mattawan High in Michigan... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/11015/happy-birthdaybaltimore-monster-jam-honors-military-intelligence-soldier/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/11015/happy-birthdaybaltimore-monster-jam-honors-military-intelligence-soldier/ The roar of engines filled M&T Bank Stadium as monster trucks tore up dirt and hit big-air jumps, sending the massive machines flying. But one of the loudest parts of the Saturday night show came when the engines were off and a standing ovation paired with a "USA" chant greeted Staff... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/11014/sports-shorts/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/11014/sports-shorts/ Joint service run Fort Meade will host the Army Birthday Run for Resilency joint service run on Friday from 6:30 to 8 a.m. at McGlachlin Parade Field. All civilians and service members are encouraged to participate in the three-mile run through the installation. For more information, call 301-677-4719 or 301-677-5229. Gaffney pool The swimming pool... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/11007/34th-opens-season-convincing-fashion/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/11007/34th-opens-season-convincing-fashion/ Last season, the 34th Intelligence Squadron intramural softball team struggled to find enough players to fill the field, forcing the team to frequently forfeit during the up-and-down season. But with a rejuvenated roster to open the 2013 season, coach Justin Burley was optimistic his team would fare better. "Last year we were... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/11001/swimming-options-off-post/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/11001/swimming-options-off-post/ Corvias Military Living neighborhood pools * Daily through June 8: Weekdays from 4 to 8 p.m., and weekends from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. * June 9 through Aug. 21: Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. * Aug. 27 through... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/11000/orioles-celebrate-army-birthday/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/11000/orioles-celebrate-army-birthday/ The Orioles will help celebrate Flag Day and the Army's Birthday on June 14. Pre-game ceremonies will include a swearing-in ceremony for future Soldiers; a first pitch that includes veterans from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and Afghanistan; color presentation by the U.S. Army, 3rd U.S. Infantry... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/10998/mdw-sergeant-audie-murphy-club-assists-dc-special-olympics/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/10998/mdw-sergeant-audie-murphy-club-assists-dc-special-olympics/ Although the next Summer Olympics isn't until 2016 in Rio De Janeiro, 4,600 athletes representing 49 schools in Washington D.C., competed May 22 in the D.C. Special Olympics at Catholic University. Traditionally, military day is the second day of the Special Olympics' track and field events. This year, 362 volunteers from... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/10992/sports-shorts/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/10992/sports-shorts/ Joint service run Fort Meade will host the Army Birthday Run for Resilency joint service run on June 14 from 6:30 to 8 a.m. at McGlachlin Parade Field. All civilians and service members are encouraged to participate in the three-mile run through the installation. For more information, call 301-677-4719 or 301-677-5229. Gaffney pool The swimming... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/10991/essence-man/ http://www.ftmeadesoundoff.com/sports/10991/essence-man/ After almost 40 years on this earth, all presumably with the XY chromosome, I finally know what it means to be a man. And, no, it is not just being able to grow a sweet beard (see column picture), blow a massive bubble (check out my Facebook profile pic Chad Jones)... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST