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Vol. 32, No. 12 June 26, 2015 Find the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick: www.facebook.com/DetrickUSAG www.twitter.com/DetrickUSAG www.flickr.com/DetrickUSAG www.facebook.com/ForestGlenAnnex www.twitter.com/ForestGlenAnnex Find the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command www.facebook.com/USAMRMC www.twitter.com/USAMRMC www.flickr.com/people/usamrmc Social Media What’s Inside Summertime Reading Kicks Off, p. 3 Fort Detrick Community Gathers for Pride Month Observance, p. 4 Summer GEMS Program at WRAIR, p. 5 MELISSA MYERS USAMRMC PUBLIC AFFAIRS The 2015 U.S. Army Soldier Show arrived at Fort Detrick June 18, delivering a high- energy 90-minute live musical production showcasing the talents of Soldiers selected by audition throughout the active duty, re- serve and National Guard Army. This year’s production, “We Serve,” explored the foun- dational elements of what it means to serve – both in and out of uniform – as well as how our country serves Soldiers in return. This modern version of the U.S. Army Soldier Show originated over 30 years ago in 1983, created with the mission of “entertain- ment for the Soldier, by the Soldier.” The show honors our Army’s continued service, resilience and strength; effectively inform- ing, educating and inspiring audiences into action. The performances celebrate the Na- tion, the Army, and the families and com- munities that serve and support our Service Members. Over the years the show has evolved, and this year’s performance succeeded in delivering audiences with an energetic and heartfelt evening of family-family friendly entertainment. Following the performance, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick Commander Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein accepted an award from the Soldier Show, thanking the group for a phenomenal show. U.S. Army Soldier Show Comes to Fort Detrick Soldiers perform during the 2015 U.S. Army Soldier Show at Fort Detrick June 18. Featuring the theme “We Serve,” this years show explores the foundational elements of what it means to serve, in and out of uniform, as well as how the U.S. in return serves Soldiers. Photos by Shannon Bishop, USAG Public Affairs

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Vol. 32, No. 12 June 26, 2015

Find the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick:www.facebook.com/DetrickUSAGwww.twitter.com/DetrickUSAGwww.flickr.com/DetrickUSAG

www.facebook.com/ForestGlenAnnexwww.twitter.com/ForestGlenAnnex

Find the U.S. Army Medical Researchand Materiel Command

www.facebook.com/USAMRMCwww.twitter.com/USAMRMC

www.flickr.com/people/usamrmc

Social Media What’s Inside

Summertime Reading Kicks Off,p. 3

Fort Detrick Community Gathersfor Pride Month Observance,p. 4

Summer GEMS Program atWRAIR, p. 5

MELISSA MYERSUSAMRMC PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The 2015 U.S. Army Soldier Show arrivedat Fort Detrick June 18, delivering a high-energy 90-minute live musical productionshowcasing the talents of Soldiers selectedby audition throughout the active duty, re-serve and National Guard Army. This year’sproduction, “We Serve,” explored the foun-dational elements of what it means to serve– both in and out of uniform – as well as howour country serves Soldiers in return.

This modern version of the U.S. ArmySoldier Show originated over 30 years ago in1983, created with themission of “entertain-ment for the Soldier, by the Soldier.” Theshow honors our Army’s continued service,resilience and strength; effectively inform-ing, educating and inspiring audiences intoaction. The performances celebrate the Na-tion, the Army, and the families and com-munities that serve and support our ServiceMembers.

Over the years the show has evolved,and this year’s performance succeeded indelivering audiences with an energetic andheartfelt evening of family-family friendlyentertainment. Following the performance,U.S. Army Medical Research and MaterielCommand and Fort Detrick CommanderMaj. Gen. Brian C. Lein accepted an awardfrom the Soldier Show, thanking the groupfor a phenomenal show.

U.S. Army Soldier Show Comes to Fort Detrick

Soldiers perform during the 2015 U.S. Army Soldier Show at Fort Detrick June 18. Featuring the theme “We Serve,” thisyears show explores the foundational elements of what it means to serve, in and out of uniform, as well as how the U.S. inreturn serves Soldiers. Photos by Shannon Bishop, USAG Public Affairs

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Command StaffMaj. Gen. Brian C. Lein

Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical

Research and Materiel Command

and Fort Detrick

Col. Robert A. O’Brien IVU.S. Army Garrison Commander

Editorial StaffMelissa Myers

USAMRMC/Fort Detrick PAO

The STANDARD is an authorized unofficial newspaper,published every two weeks under the provisions of AR360-1 for the military and civilians at Fort Detrick. Circula-tion is 7,000. The STANDARD is a commercial enterprisenewspaper printed by Comprint Military Publications, 9030Comprint Court, Gaithersburg, Md., 20877, a private firm,in no way connected with the United States Government orDepartment of Defense. The contents of the STANDARD donot necessarily reflect the official views or endorsement ofthe U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S.Army. The appearance of advertising in this publication, in-cluding inserts and supplements, do not constitute endorse-

ment of DoD. Everything advertised in this publication shallbe made available for purchase, use or patronage withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or anyother nonmerit characteristic of the purchaser, user or patron.Editorial content is prepared and edited by the Fort DetrickPublic Affairs Office, 810 Schreider Street, Fort Detrick, Md.21702-5000. Editorial Offices are in Bldg. 810, Suite 004,telephone 301-619-2018; e-mail: [email protected].

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It’s summer, and that, to me, means all things starsand stripes and Army green. The birth of our flag, thebirth of the Army and the birth of our Nation all hap-pened in the summer. These things all give us thechance to celebrate our country and reflect on howlucky we are to live in the United States of America.

On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Con-gress directed Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginiato raise a total of 10 rifle companies and send them tojoin troops defending Boston. In doing so, they estab-lished what would become the United States Army. Sonow, for more than 240 years, Americans have count-ed on the Army and its Soldiers to sustain our libertiesand protect our interests both at home and abroad.On June 12, the Army’s 240th birthday was celebratedas members of the Fort Detrick community gatheredto recognize the beginning of the U.S. Army.

The flag that the Army defends has been around al-most as long as the Army itself. Old Glory was “born”on June 14, 1777, when the Second Continental Con-gress passed a resolution to adopt it. Soldiers proudlywear the flag on their uniform, constantly movingforward as our Nation does, and each July 4th wecelebrate the birth of our country that the flag repre-sents. Please take a moment out of your festivities thisIndependence Day and think about the significanceof the day and all that it represents.

While spending this time with your family thissummer, it is especially important to be mindful ofsafety. Coinciding with the beginning of summer,our Army observes National Safety Month during themonth of June, which is historically the deadliest timeof year for our Nation. Safety is a day-to-day commit-ment and responsibility, and necessary to saves lives.

Firework safety - Obey all local laws regarding theuse of fireworks. A responsible adult should superviseall firework activities. Never give fireworks to children.

Grilling safety – Use barbecue grills outside only.Never barbecue in any enclosed area because carbonmonoxide may accumulate. Use baking soda to con-trol a grease fire and have a fire extinguisher handy.

Water safety – Keep a close eye on all childrenaround bodies of water. Designate an adult who willnever leave the water’s edge.

Heat safety – Make sure to wear sunblock, stay inthe shade as much as possible and stay hydrated toprevent sunburn and heatstroke.

I want to express to you the importance of beingsafe and teaching safety to your families during yoursummer activities. It’s imperative to carry the messageof safety throughout your summer activities such asswimming, grilling and riding your motorcycle.

For more tips and information on National SafetyMonth and Army Safety, visit: https://safety.army.mil.

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U.S. Army GarrisonCommand Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Jessup

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NICK MINECCIUSAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Located just 24 miles from Sharpsburg, Mary-land, where the Battle of Antietam raged in Septem-ber 1862, and 36 miles from Gettysburg, Pennsylva-nia, where one of the most important battles of theCivil War occurred July 1- 3, 1864, Frederick, Mary-land, sits in an area rich in Civil War history. On July9, 1864, a battle that was small in comparison to theothers occurred, but may have saved Washington,District of Columbia, from being attacked by Con-federate troops.

During the Valley Campaigns of May and June1864, Union General-in-Chief Lt. Gen. Ulysses S.Grant planned to move his Federal Army againstConfederate forces in Virginia. During the cam-paign, Confederate Lt. Gen. Jubal Early met theUnion troops and had a clear path to attack Wash-ington, District of Columbia, and the daring cavalryleader made a move to go after the Union capital.

Following several clashes with Union troopsoutside of Lynchburg, Virginia, on June 17 and 18,Early, now with a force of approximately 16,000men moved towards Martinsburg, West Virginia,forcing Union troops to evacuate the town. As partof the retreat on June 19, a small Union force atHarpers Ferry, West Virginia, burned the bridgeacross the Potomac River.

Grant countered Early’s moves and sent two bri-gades, about 5,000 men total, from the 3rd Divisionof the VI Corps under Brig. Gen. James B. Rickettsfrom City Point, Virginia, to Harpers Ferry on July5, 1864. This left only about 2,300 Federal troops,commanded by Maj. Gen. Lew Wallace, betweenEarly and Washington, District of Columbia. Wal-lace, commander of the Union’s Middle Depart-ment and VIII Corps, based in Baltimore, Mary-land, was once the Union Army’s youngest majorgeneral, but his military career was tarnished afterhe was blamed for the high casualties taken on thefirst day at the Battle of Shiloh in southwesternTennessee. Most of the men under his commandhad never seen battle.

As Early made his move toward Washington,representatives of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad atCumberland,Maryland, andHarpers Ferry sentwordof his advance toWallace on June 29. JohnW.Garrett,the president of the railroad and a Union supporter,was concerned about protecting a railroad bridgeat Monocacy Junction, Maryland, as the bridge wasimportant to rail connections at Harpers. Wallaceagreed to bring a force to theMonocacy to protect it.

Seeing the need to act, Wallace ordered, withoutinforming his higher command, Brig. Gen. ErastusB. Tyler and men from the 1st Maryland Infantryand 3rd Maryland Infantry, Potomac Home Bri-gade, to Monocacy Junction to establish defensivepositions. After Garret’s agents reported the Con-federate attack at Harpers Ferry, Wallace orderedhis brigades at Baltimore to be ready to move. Wal-lace departed for Monocacy Junction on July 4 toassess its defenses.

Wallace saw Monocacy Junction, also calledFrederick Junction, as the most logical point to de-fend Baltimore and Washington from the Confed-erate advance and looked to extend his commandacross six miles to protect both turnpike bridges,the railroad bridge and several river fords. Doingthis he hoped he could force Early to reveal thestrength of his forces and the objective of the Con-federate forces, while delaying his advance.

At Monocacy Junction, Wallace had Tyler’sbrigades and a cavalry force of 230 troopers fromthe 8th Illinois Cavalry Regiment, commanded byLt. Col. David R. Clendenin, and moved the 11thMaryland, a field artillery unit, and Ohio units ar-riving from Annapolis and Baltimore. The Uniontroops had several skirmishes with Early’s cavalry

west of Frederick on July 7, then retreated towardMonocacy Junction to avoid being surrounded.After the Federal troops left Frederick, Early de-manded, and received, $200,000 ransom to save itfrom destruction.

As the Union forces fought a delaying action,Wallace was informed the first contingent of VICorps troops, commanded by Ricketts, had reachedBaltimore. Originally ordered to travel by rail toHarpers Ferry, Ricketts and about 3,300 of his Sol-diers arrived at Monocacy Junction, where Wallacestopped them on the evening of July 8. Rickettsagreed to remain at theMonocacy to assist Wallace.WhenHalleck was told the Confederate troops werethreatening the road to Washington, Halleck wiredGrant to send reinforcements to the capital. Thismeant Union troops at Monocacy Junction neededto delay the Confederate cavalry who were nowwithin a two day march of the capitol.

On Saturday, July 9, about 6,800 Union Soldierswere positioned along the Monocacy awaitingwhat they believed to be between 14,000 to 28,000Confederate troops. Wallace’s strategy for the com-ing battle was simple: keep the road to Washingtonsecure as long as possible and maintain a line ofretreat for his men.

Early morning July 9, Confederate Maj. Gen.Stephen Dodson Ramseur’s division encounteredabout 3,500 of Rickett’s menwhere the GeorgetownPike crossed the Monocacy River, at the same timeConfederate Maj. Gen. Robert E. Rodes’s divisionclashed with Tyler’s troops who were guarding theBaltimore Pike and its stone bridge across the river.

Assessing the situation, Early believed a frontal at-tack across the Monocacy would be too costly, so hesent Brig. Gen. John McCausland’s cavalry of about1,100 men down Buckeystown Road to find a fordand outflank the Union line. McCausland crossedthe Monocacy below the McKinney-Worthingtonford, about amile downstream from theGeorgetownPike bridge, attacking Wallace’s left flank.

The terrain hid four regiments of Ricketts’s vet-eran troops, which gave them the element of surpriseas they fired a single volley that destroyed McCau-land’s front line and panicked the remaining Con-federates. McCausland was able to rally his brigadebutwas unable to break theUnion line and retreated.

Early sent Maj. Gen. John B. Gordon’s infantrydivision across the ford to assist in the attack. Gor-don launched a three-pronged attack with threebrigades against Ricketts’s center and both flanks.Ricketts’s right flank faltered and the Confederateswere able to fire along the Union line, at the sametime pressure from Ramseur’s attack on the Unioncenter and Confederate artillery fire from across theriver kept Wallace from reinforcing Ricketts’s men.

With the line not able to hold Wallace ordereda retreat towards Baltimore, leaving Tyler’s bri-gade holding the stone bridge with a small forceof men. Clendenin’s cavalry remained five milessouth on the Georgetown Pike to defend the rear.Rodes’ Confederate troops made one final push tocapture the stone bridge at about 6 p.m., but mostof the Union troops were already headed towardBaltimore. At the end of the day, the outnumberedUnion forces had withstood five attacks before theywere forced to retreat.

By day’s end on July 9, Federal troops were fall-ing back toward Baltimore. The battle at Monocacysaw more than 1,294 Union Soldiers dead, wound-ed or captured. Early gained the northernmost vic-tory the Confederate Army would win, claimingMonocacy, but lost an estimated 700 to 1,000 menkilled or wounded, and more importantly, wereslowed on the route to Washington, District of Co-lumbia, a full day’s march, ending the drive to cap-ture the Union capital. The Confederates retreatedinto Virginia, ending their last campaign to carrythe war into the North.

Frederick Site of the “Battle that Saved Washington”SHANNON BISHOPUSAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Today’s world is heavily influ-enced by technology and digitalmedia, making cyber security ahot topic, especially for the federalgovernment in light of the recenthack to the Office of PersonnelManagement system.

Cyber security is about pro-tecting personal information andcommunication by preventing, de-tecting and responding to attacks,according to the U.S. ComputerEmergency Readiness Team.

According to Sam Grimes, teamlead of the Network EnterpriseCenter Cyber Security ComplianceBranch, “employees need to be vig-ilant and remember the tips fromtheir annual security trainings.”

Employees should always:• Practice OPSEC when away

from the office.• Treat personally identifiable in-

formation as protected information.• Encrypt PII when transmitting

via e-mail.• Ensure only trustedwebsites are

visited and links within e-mails areonly opened from trusted sources.

• Bring laptops into the officeon a monthly basis so the assetscan be scanned and security find-ings remediated.

As the Fort Detrick communityprepares for an upcoming cybersecurity inspection, it is importantto remember to be vigilant aboutthe measures in place to protectpersonal information, as well asthe local networks on post.

“Attackers are looking for a wayto get in. The smallest thing we do

could give someone a window toget in, and once they’re in they havethe ability to move around,” saidU.S. Army Medical Research andMateriel Command Deputy Chiefof Staff for Information Manage-ment and Chief Information OfficerBarbaraMcFadden earlier this year.“And we’re not talking about peo-ple who don’t know what they’redoing. They’re trained hackers.”

According to McFadden, ev-eryone can be a cyber-securityprofessional, meaning everyonemaintains the same responsibilityto be aware of threats and take theappropriate security measures.

“Cyber security is the digitalworld’s hygiene ‘barometer’ ofsorts. If an employee is sick weprefer that they take leave and notinfect others employees within theoffice. The same applies to ourdevices and the ease in which anon-secured device can lead to in-fecting other devices,” said Grimes.“By ensuring a healthy cyber secu-rity hygiene, we are ensuring thenetwork’s health as a whole.”

Each day, employees at FortDetrick should be mindful to fol-low the cyber security measuresin place. Some of these measuresinclude:

• Do not leave your CommonAccess Card in your computerwhen walking away. If you are outof sight of your computer, yourCAC card should be with you.

• Make sure you are not using awireless keyboard or mouse as theyare not approved items.

• Do not post Personally Iden-tifying Information online, includ-ing on social media sites.

CYBER SECURITYIt’s Your Responsibility

SummertimeReading Kicks Off

Children from the Child Youth and School Services Centervisit the library June 18 for the Summertime Reading Kickoffevent. The event featured new books, snacks and activities forchildren who attended.

Photo by Shannon Bishop, USAG Public Affairs

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SHANNON BISHOPUSAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Members of the Fort Detrick community gathered infront of the U.S. Army Garrison headquarters buildingJune 12 for the celebration of the Army’s 240th birthday.The ceremony included the recognition of 188 battlestreamers that represent 240 years of service towards ourNation’s freedom.

“Birthdays tend to make us reflect on our past, on thestate of the world around us, on where we are headed.Birthdays are a time to reassess whether we are achievingour goals and whether we are adhering to the values we’veestablished,” said Lt. Col. Paul Davis, deputy chief of stafffor operations, U.S. Army Medical Research and MaterielCommand. “On this birthday, it is clear where we are as anArmy. It is clear what we have accomplished. It is also clearthat our Army continues to act in concert with our valuesand traditions.”

According to NickMinecci, narrator for the event, the cer-emony was a time to reflect upon the Army heritage and thestreamers were there to recount the valor and dedication tothe ideals of duty and love of country which brought our in-dependence into being and preserves it today.

Davis later added, “the Army story is America’s story—where men and women are judged not by race or religion orfamily heritage, but by merit. Where anyone with a desire toserve and anyone with the drive and talent can excel. That isbecause the Army’s values are America’s values.”

Following the streamer ceremony, Pvt. Kyle Robertson,the youngest Soldier at Fort Detrick, cut the Army’s birthdaycake with the oldest Soldier at Fort Detrick, Col. Perry Clark,former U.S. Army Garrison commander.

Local CommunityCelebrates 240 Years

of Service andNational Pride

NICK MINECCIUSAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

President Barack Obama declared June as Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, and Fort Detrickcelebrated the achievements and sacrifices of the LGBTcommunity during the Fort Detrick Pride Month Obser-vance June 19 at the Fort Detrick Auditorium.

The theme of this year’s event was “Celebrating Victo-ries that have Affirmed Freedom and Fairness,” and theguest speaker was U.S. Army Medical Research and Mate-riel Command Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel Lt. Col.Katherine A. Bruch.

Bruch spoke about her time in the Army as an enlistedSoldier and a commissioned officer, living with the knowl-edge and fear that no matter how she excelled at her job,she could be discharged from the Army for who she loved.That all changed on Sept. 20, 2011, when the U.S. militaryended the policy known as “don’t ask, don’t tell,” and LBGmen and women could serve openly for the first time.

“For the first nearly 21 years of mymilitary career, I wokeup every morning, like many other gay Service Members,knowing in the very back of my mind that I could lose mylife’s vocation at any time; that despite outstanding perfor-mance, I could be involuntarily separated from the Army Ichose to serve - the Army I love - for who I love,” said Bruch.Then, “on Sept. 20, 2011, while I was forward deployed inAfghanistan, all of those concerns fell away for me...as theydid for thousands of other U.S. service Members across theglobe who also happen to be gay – private to command ser-geant major, and second lieutenant to general officer. It’shard for me to explain to you what my years of service feltlike before Sept. 20, 2011, but I imagine it would be com-parable to what you would feel if your employer could fireyou at will because of the relationship you have with yourspouse or significant other.”

While for many Sept. 20, 2011, was just another day,Bruch told the crowd how she still can recall vividly whatshe was doing and thinking on her first day of true freedomwhile serving with the 44th Medical Brigade in Afghanistan.

“Somehow I had expected to experience some amazinglyearth shattering revelation that day, but then the day finallyended like all others before it. As I quietly trudged back tomy hooch, I recognized that it was truly an amazing day,though not in the way I had perhaps envisioned. The quint-essential result at the end of that day was that we were allstill Soldiers and we were all still doing our jobs, just like ev-ery day before. Nothing had really changed, but everythinghad changed,” said Bruch.

As the day ended and a new day began, life continuedand the military carried on with the mission.

“The dire predictions of mass disruptions, issues withrecruiting and retention, morale, readiness, combat ef-fectiveness and discipline were, flat out, never realized,”continued Bruch. “As with all change, there will be a periodof adjustment and there will be those who are resistant tothe change. Though it has been many years since racial andgender integration, we still have our fair share of bigots,racists and chauvinists in the Army, but that does not takeaway from the positive impact that the Civil Rights move-ment made on our Army and our country. Equal rights andbenefits, coupled with equal responsibilities, are the hall-mark, the foundation, of our service in defense of freedom.”

With the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell,” Service Mem-bers are now free from the fear of losing everything theyhave built in their career, and for Bruch personally, who sheloves no longer has impact on how she does her mission.

“For those who knew me five minutes ago, but perhapsdidn’t know this particular facet of my life, I am the exactsame person I was five minutes ago, the same person I’vebeen all my life,” concluded Bruch.

Fort Detrick Community Gathersfor Pride Month Observance

U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel CommandDeputy Chief of Staff for Personnel Lt. Col. Kather-ine A. Bruch speaks about her experiences and thechanges in her life during the 2015 Fort Detrick PrideMonth Observance June 19 at the Fort Detrick Audi-torium. Photo by Nick Minecci, USAG Public Affairs

Members of the Fort Detrick community gather onJune 12 in celebration of the Army’s 240th Birthday.Following the streamer ceremony, Pvt. Kyle Robert-son, the youngest Soldier at Fort Detrick, and formerU.S. Army Garrison Commander Col. Perry Clark,the oldest Soldier at Fort Detrick, cut the Army’sbirthday cake.

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Summer GEMS Program at WRAIR

Students take part in amodule on entomology while participating in the sum-mer 2015Walter Reed Army Institute of Research’s Gains in the Education ofMathematics and Science program, which began onMonday, June 15. Duringthis module, students learn about basic phylogeny and vector-borne illnesseslikemalaria and Lyme. TheWRAIR holds all three levels of the program andwillhold programs all summer through August 14, totaling 550 participants.

Photo by Amanda Tatum, WRAIR

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CAREY PHILLIPSUSAMMDA PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activitywelcomed Col. William Geesey as its new commander June18 at the change of command ceremony.

Col. Stephen Dalal relinquished his two-year commandto Geesey who is coming to the USAMMDA from the ArmedForces Research Institute of Medical Sciences in Bangkok,Thailand, where he served as the commander.

“In the Army, we have a wonderful tradition of replac-ing quality officers with equally qualified and impressiveofficers; and Col. Bill Geesey and his family clearly fit themold,” said Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein, commanding generalof the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command

and Fort Detrick, in his opening remarks. “Their careerspans every kind of medical leadership assignment in theArmy, cutting his baby teeth at Fort Bragg and serving inevery level of command as well as an executive assistant tothe commanding general at North American Regional Medi-cal Command.”

“I am immensely proud to join such a fine organizationwith a long history of significant contributions to the healthand welfare of our Nation’s service members,” said Geesey.“To the staff of the USAMMDA, you are the heart and soulof the organization and I commit to you to give youmy all insupporting our vital mission.” Lein commended Dalal for aphenomenal job of selfless service and mentorship.

“We are losing Stephen (Dalal) to the Senior ServiceCollege, but I am sure we will see his smiling face amongstthe USAMRMC and in other AMEDD leadership positionssoon,” said Lein.

“The USAMMDA team is composed of military, civiliansand contractors who are certified professionals workingwith a unified sense of purpose,” said Dalal. “We all cometogether in the morning to be a part of something biggerthan ourselves.”

Dalal and his family will be moving on to the Air WarCollege at Maxwell Air Force Base inMontgomery, Alabama.

“USAMMDA, you are an exceptional team with expertisein DOD acquisition and product development, regulatoryscience and FDA submissions, clinical trial oversight andclinical trial monitoring,” said Dalal. “It has been a privilegeand highlight of my career to work with you all over the pasttwo years as your commander.”

Dalal parted with welcoming words to Geesey.“You are a great leader with a wealth of experience – with

you at the helm, I know the USAMMDA is in good hands.”In his remarks, Geesey thanked Dalal for the tremendous

job he has done over the past two years.

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