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TSC helps MI Soldiers sharpen combat lifesaving skills [Image 1 of 2]
9 Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 742nd Military Intelligence Battalion, participate in Tactical Combat Casualty Care training with support from the Military District of Washington Fort A.P. Hill Regional Training Support Center (RTSC) (North) Aug. 13, 2026, at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. The training paired realistic medical scenarios with unit-led instruction to build readiness and reinforce essential battlefield skills.
TSC helps MI Soldiers sharpen combat lifesaving skills
9 FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Although their primary mission is rooted in signals intelligence, Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 742nd Military Intelligence Battalion, know that does not exempt them from the fundamental battlefield skills every Soldier is expected to master. Soldiers from Alpha Company conducted Tactical Combat Casualty Care training Aug. 13 with assistance from the Military District of Washington Fort A.P. Hill Regional Training Support Center (RTSC) (North).
Enlisted Service Members to Enjoy Modern Living in New Barracks
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Nearly three years after ground was broken on a long-awaited project, Fort George G. Meade officially celebrated the grand opening of the Freedom Center IV Barracks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 30, marking a significant investment in the quality of life and readiness of the installation's enlisted Service members.
Catch-and-Release Signs Promote Healthy Ecosystem at Burba Lake [Image 2 of 2]
10 A sign reminds visitors that fishing is catch-and-release only, July 23, 2026, at Burba Lake on Fort Meade, Md. A two-year restoration project at the lake has focused on improving the shoreline, removing invasive species, and establishing native plants to create a healthier ecosystem.
Burba Lake Improvement Project results evident in second year
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. – Two years after the Fort Meade Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division launched an effort to restore Burba Lake’s shoreline and create new wildlife habitat, visitors are beginning to see the project come to life. What began as a plan to remove invasive plants, establish a native meadow, and create pollinator gardens has evolved into a flourishing environmental restoration project that is already attracting birds, pollinators, and curious visitors.
Fort Meade Housing Survey Drives Renovations, Improvements for Service Members and Families
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. – At Fort Meade, the voices of Service Members and their Families are shaping real, visible change – one survey at a time. Each year, residents across the installation are invited to take part in the Army Housing Satisfaction Survey. According to Fort Meade’s Housing Chief Aimee Stafford, those responses are far more than routine feedback. They directly guide where time, money, and effort are invested in the years that follow.
Col. Rothstein returns to Fort Meade for veterans resource fair
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. – A Veterans & Military Family Resource Fair, held Tuesday, March 17, organized by the Fort Meade Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation, brought together more than 50 organizations offering services ranging from healthcare and housing to employment and education. The event, the first of its kind, was open to all service members, veterans, and their families. The highlight of the event featured the return of a familiar face to the Fort Meade community.
Sinkhole Repairs Underway Near Fishing Pier at Lake Burba
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MD - Repairs are underway on the pedestrian walkway near the fishing pier on the Roberts Avenue side of Burba Lake. That section of Roberts Avenue is closed and will remain so for about three weeks until construction is complete. The repairs are needed to fix a sinkhole that first appeared in 2025, gradually expanded, and then stabilized. Joshua Highfield of the Fort George G.
Sinkhole Repairs Underway Near Fishing Pier at Lake Burba [Image 1 of 3]
10 A sinkhole, which first appeared near Roberts Avenue on May 19, 2025, is shown shortly after it was discovered. The hole, initially only a few inches in diameter, gradually expanded before stabilizing, prompting repair work by the Directorate of Public Works. (Courtesy photo/Fort George G.
Sinkhole Repairs Underway Near Fishing Pier at Lake Burba
10 FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MD - Repairs are underway on the pedestrian walkway near the fishing pier on the Roberts Avenue side of Burba Lake. That section of Roberts Avenue is closed and will remain so for about three weeks until construction is complete. The repairs are needed to fix a sinkhole that first appeared in 2025, gradually expanded, and then stabilized. Joshua Highfield of the Fort George G.
New Freedom Center IV barracks nearing completion at Fort Meade
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Nearly 380 enlisted service members will soon have new quarters to call home as construction on the Freedom Center IV Barracks nears completion here. Leaders from U.S. Army Garrison Fort George G. Meade and the National Security Agency visited the construction site Jan. 14 to receive a progress update on the long-anticipated project. The group included Col. Yolanda Gore, garrison commander; Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Moore, garrison Command Sgt. Maj.; and Chief Master Sgt.
New Freedom Center IV barracks nearing completion at Fort Meade
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Nearly 380 enlisted service members will soon have new quarters to call home as construction on the Freedom Center IV Barracks nears completion here. Leaders from U.S. Army Garrison Fort George G. Meade and the National Security Agency visited the construction site Jan. 14 to receive a progress update on the long-anticipated project. The group included Col. Yolanda Gore, garrison commander; Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Moore, garrison Command Sgt. Maj.; and Chief Master Sgt.
Norwegian Ruck March pushes Fort Meade service members to earn international badge
9 U.S. Army Staff Sgt. King participates in Norwegian Foot March at Fort Meade, Md., Nov. 14, 2025. More than 160 service members participated in the 18.6-mile endurance challenge, hosted by the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade in partnership with the Norwegian embassy. The event allowed participants to qualify for the Norwegian Foot March Badge, a foreign award authorized for wear on the service dress uniform.
7th Annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Celebration Honors Service and Sacrifice [Image 4 of 4]
9 Service members rehearse before the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Ceremony. Gilchrist Cares, Inc. hosted its 7th Annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Celebration on March 30 at Martin’s West in Baltimore, bringing together veterans, active-duty military members, and supporters to honor those who served during the Vietnam War.
DPW Begins Burba Lake Shoreline Improvement Project
9 Fort Meade, MD – The Fort Meade Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Environmental Division has launched a project to enhance the shoreline of Burba Lake by removing invasive plant species and creating a new meadow and pollinator habitat. Burba Park and Lake, a hub for outdoor recreation at Fort Meade, draws visitors for family picnics, unit organizational days, and other community events.
DPW Begins Burba Lake Shoreline Improvement Project
Fort Meade, MD – The Fort Meade Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Environmental Division has launched a project to enhance the shoreline of Burba Lake by removing invasive plant species and creating a new meadow and pollinator habitat. Burba Park and Lake, a hub for outdoor recreation at Fort Meade, draws visitors for family picnics, unit organizational days, and other community events.
Pure Praxis Workshop Promotes Social Change at Fort Meade
9 FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — In observance of National Suicide Prevention Month, the Fort Meade Suicide Prevention Program hosted a unique performance by Pure Praxis, a social theater group dedicated to fostering cultural change. The interactive workshop, held earlier in September at the Post Auditorium, engaged attendees through real-world scenarios, aiming to address issues such as suicide, sexual assault, and workplace harassment.
ACS New Parent Support Program: Guiding Military Families Through the Journey of Parenthood
15 FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Expecting a baby or navigating the whirlwind of parenthood with an infant or child up to 3 years old can evoke a myriad of questions and concerns. However, for military families, Army Community Service (ACS) New Parent Support Program offers a beacon of support and guidance.
ACS New Parent Support Program: Guiding Military Families Through the Journey of Parenthood
15 A mother interacts with her child during the Romp and Stomp playgroup which provides interaction, education, and socialization for parents and children. Date Taken: 04.02.2024 Date Posted: 04.11.2024 14:01 Photo ID: 8334829 VIRIN: 240402-A-OP786-6210 Resolution: 1652x1051 Size: 226.48 KB Location: US Web Views: 0 Downloads: 0 PUBLIC DOMAIN ACS New Parent Support Program: Guiding Military Families Through the Journey of Parenthood
Air Force 70TH ISRW and Fort Meade Host Women’s History Month Observance
15 FORT MEADE, Md. — The Air Force 70th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing (ISRW) Diversity and Inclusion Office joined forces with the Fort Meade Equal Opportunity Office to host this year's Women's History Month observance. The annual event took place on March 21st at Club Meade, bringing together a diverse panel of accomplished women leaders to share insights and experiences. The panel discussion featured esteemed guests including Army Maj.
A New Way for Community Connection: Fort Meade Participates in My Army Post Pilot
15 Army Software Factory Product Designers of the My Army Post application, Cpt. Tavia Clark (left) and Maj. Benjamin Schiff (middle) showcase the developing application with James Mixon, Fort George G. Meade Freedom Inn Warrior Restaurant Food Program Manager (right) to gather his feedback during ASWF’s visit to Fort Meade Jan. 17-19 to conduct user research to assist in the development of the application. (U.S. Army photo by Bryan Spann, U.S. Army Garrison Fort George G.
Fort George G. Meade, U.S. Cyber Command/NSA Break Ground on a World-class Barracks
14 FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. – Fort Meade broke ground on the construction of two new buildings, the Freedom Center IV barracks, in ceremonies Nov. 9. The barracks will house 380 enlisted service members from all military branches when complete. Special guest speaker, Gen. Paul Nakasone, Commander U.S. Cyber Command, Chief Central Security Service (CSS) and the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA), identified those service members in his remarks.
Fort George G. Meade, U.S. Cyber Command/NSA Break Ground on a World-class Barracks
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. – Fort Meade broke ground on the construction of two new buildings, the Freedom Center IV barracks, in ceremonies Nov. 9. The barracks will house 380 enlisted service members from all military branches when complete. Special guest speaker, Gen. Paul Nakasone, Commander U.S. Cyber Command, Chief Central Security Service (CSS) and the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA), identified those service members in his remarks.
Semiconductor Thermal and Electrical Properties Decoupled by Localized Phonon Resonances (Adv. Mater. 26/2023)
Graphical Abstract Phonon-Engineered Thermoelectricity In article 2209779, Mahmoud I. Hussein, Kris A. Bertness, and co-workers demonstrate a reduction in the in-plane thermal conductivity of semiconductor membranes by coupling heat-carrying phonons to the localized phonon resonances emerging from deposited nanopillars. This full-spectrum resonance–hybridization mechanism decouples the electrical and thermal properties, paving the way for novel thermoelectric materials.
Fort Meade Recognizes Volunteers of the Year
Fort Meade Recognized its outstanding volunteers for 2023 in ceremonies August 26. Army Community Service and Club Meade hosted the event, held in person for the first time since 2019. Awards were presented in six categories, Active-Duty Volunteer of the Year, Civilian Volunteer of the Year, Volunteer Family of the Year, Child and Youth Services (CYS) Volunteer of the Year and Volunteer Organization of the Year.
Baltimore Orioles team up with Fort Meade for drive-thru giveaway of MLB and USO swag
By Bryan Spann Capital Gazette | May 26, 2021 at 5:15 AM Thank you for supporting our journalism. This article is available exclusively for our subscribers, who help fund our work at The Capital Gazette. Fort Meade and the Orioles team up: Hall of Fame mascot, the Bird along with the Chick-fil-a Chicken, during the May 15, Armed Forces Weekend Drive-and-Go event.
Fort Meade: Annual German and Italian POW Remembrance
The Fort Meade Post Cemetery is the final resting place for 33 German and two Italian prisoners of war. The World War II POWs were all interred in the cemetery between 1944 and 1947. Every November, German and Italian military attaches from Washington D.C. join with Fort Meade to remember their fallen countrymen. This year’s ceremony held Sunday, November 15, was held just outside the post cemetery gate due to an on-going cemetery restoration project. Capt.
‘When they called my name, I almost passed out’: Fort Meade soldier crowned Mrs. Maryland America
By By Bryan Spann Capital Gazette | Oct 07, 2020 at 6:00 AM Mrs. Maryland, Keisha Ruiz, is a chief warrant officer stationed at Fort George G. Meade. (Courtesy of Bradley Zisow) Keisha Ruiz, a chief warrant officer stationed at Fort George G. Meade, is the new Mrs. Maryland America. Ruiz, a 21-year veteran, was crowned at the Mrs. Maryland America pageant Aug. 29, in White Marsh. The pageant features highly accomplished, married women from across the state competing for the title of Mrs.
Fort Meade: Army Wellness Center reopens
Army Wellness Centers provide a variety of preventive health programs and services designed to promote healthy lifestyles and improve the overall well-being of active duty service members, their family members, DoD Civilians and military retirees. COVID-19 impacted AWC operations, causing many to suspend operations. The Fort Meade Wellness Center has reopened its doors since closing in March.
New Army Combat Fitness Test training team visits Fort Meade Original
A military training team (MTT) from Fort Eustis, Va., used a week-long stay at Fort Meade to train unit NCO's and officers on the new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). - Original Credit: (Courtesy / HANDOUT) A military training team from Fort Eustis, Va., used a week-long stay at Fort Meade to train unit NCO’s and officers on the new Army Combat Fitness Test. The Army completed the distribution and fielding of equipment needed for the new test in June.
Fort Meade: Headquarters Command Battalion bids farewell to outgoing commander, welcomes Lt. Col. Ward
By Bryan Spann and Sherry Kuiper Capital Gazette | Jul 03, 2020 at 8:00 AM Col. Erich Spragg, Fort Meade garrison commander, pins the Army Meritorious Service Medal on Lt. Col. Thomas Chapeau, outgoing Headquarters Command Battalion commander, for his service while in that position. Chapeau relinquished command to Lt. Col. Stephen Ward. (Courtesy Photo) The Fort Meade Garrison Headquarters Command Battalion has a new commander. Lt. Col. Thomas Chapeau relinquished command to Lt. Col.
Fort Meade: Family readiness program helps resolve financial issues
By Bryan Spann Capital Gazette | May 12, 2020 | 3:24 PM The Financial Readiness Program at ACS provides virtual individual counseling but encourages units to consider setting up briefings or group presentations.(Wasan Tita/Getty Images/iStockphoto) The coronavirus pandemic has forced many Fort Meade units and organizations to offer their services virtually.
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In the April 23 edition of Soundoff! the Financial Readiness Program at Army Community Service detailed the services offered during the COVID-19 pandemic and some of the concerns raised by its clients. FRP Financial Counselor Peter Deschamps pointed out that most clients he has seen since the beginning of the pandemic were concerned about their retirement accounts.
ACS offers virtual financial counseling
The Financial Readiness Program at ACS provides virtual individual counseling, but encourages units to consider setting up briefings or group presentations./Wasan Tita/Getty Images The coronavirus pandemic has forced many Fort Meade units and organizations to offer their services virtually. If requirements for social distancing were not in place, Fort Meade’s Financial Readiness Program at Army Community Service would be busy promoting this year’s “Military Saves Month” campaign.
Health Protection Condition raised to HPCON Bravo
Since last week, Fort Meade’s Health Protection Condition (HPCON) level has been raised twice, to HPCON Alpha on Friday and then to HPCON Bravo on Sunday. Commanders and public health officials use these levels to guide specific actions in response to a health threat. Levels start at zero, where there is no risk of community transmission of a threat, and runs through levels Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta.
‘A place to come in and just chill out’ on post
The new Relaxation Room is provided by the Fort Meade Employee Assistance Program. Visitors can just drop in or reserve the space for up to an hour./Bryan Spann, Fort Meade Public Affairs You walk into the room and you’re greeted with the sights and sounds of a bubbling fountain, the scent of an ocean breeze and a comfortable chair that beckons. If this seems like a great place to relax, it’s mission accomplished for the Fort Meade Employee Assistance Program’s new Relaxation Room.
Fort Meade: Charles Lancaster Jr., 101, honored for long-time military and community service
By Bryan Spann Capital Gazette | Feb 12, 2020 | 6:00 AM On Jan. 31, just a day before the beginning of Black History Month, Fort George G. Meade Garrison Commander Col. Erich C.
Buffalo Soldier, 101, honored
Charles and Gloria Lancaster are applauded at a ceremony recognizing his military and lifelong community service held Friday at the Mount Ephraim Baptist Church in Upper Marlboro, Md./photos by Bryan Spann, Fort Meade Public Affairs On Friday, just a day before the beginning of Black History Month, Garrison Commander Col. Erich C.
Muscle Maker Grill opens at Exchange
Lt. Col. Allan Floyd (center), garrison deputy commander for transformation, cuts the ribbon Nov. 6 on Muscle Maker Grill, the newest addition to the Exchange food court.
Drug prevention campaign kicks off
Retired Army Maj. Jason Main shares his story of addiction and recovery at the Red Ribbon Week kickoff held Oct. 17 at McGill Training Center./Photo by Bryan Spann/Fort Meade Public Affairs Samson Robinson, Fort Meade’s Army Substance Abuse Program manager, began the garrison’s observance of Red Ribbon Week with a startling statistic.
SFAB recruiters make their pitch
Sgt. Maj. Kevin DaGraca of the Security Force Assistance Brigade recruiting team briefs Fort Meade Soldiers on Oct. 3 at the Post Theater. The two briefings provided in-depth information to Soldiers interested in being a part of SFAB./Bryan Spann/Fort Meade Public Affairs Security Force Assistance Brigades are new units that are being stood up within the Army. The specialized units work with allied and partner nations to help them increase their capability.
MPs up training game with live exercisesRealistic training helps readiness
Military policemen participate in a high-risk traffic stop exercise, part of the two-day, live training course the MPs conducted last month./Photo by Bryan Spann, Fort Meade Public Affairs Office Training is pretty much a constant in the military. Fort Meade’s 241st Military Police Detachment Commander Capt. Caleb Chin wanted to, in his words, “take it (training) to the next level.” In mid-September the 241st conducted a two-day, live training exercise involving no less than seven scenarios.
CYS and partners Fill the Pack
Fort Meade military youths select school supplies at the free “Fill the Pack” event on Friday at School Age Centers I & II and the Middle School/Teen Center. / Bryan Spann/Fort Meade Public Affairs More than 250 Fort Meade children are ready for the beginning of school . The youngsters participated in the “Fill the Pack” event on Friday at School Age Centers I & II and the Middle School/Teen Center.
Mapes ACP project nearing completion
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects that once construction of the Mapes ACP facility is completed, the implementation of the gate and access to traffic at the Mapes Road/175 access control point will be in December./Photo By Bryan Spann/ Fort Meade Public Affairs Office Construction on the Mapes Road access control point is nearing completion. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is projecting late fall for completion and turnover.
Cyber Crimes Center supports DoD
David Lutzow, chief of the Imaging and Extraction Section at the Defense Computer Forensics Laboratory, points to a color X-ray image of cellphone. The lab is among the many operations at the DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) in Linthicum./Photo By Phto by Bryan Spann Fort Meade Public Affairs Office Anyone with a passing knowledge of Fort Meade knows that the installation is the center for cyber operations in the United States.
Outdoor Recreation: What’s new this summer
Steve Orcutt, manager of MWR Outdoor Recreation, inspects a new smoker available for rental, one of many new items for rent this summer season./Bryan Spann Public Affairs Fort Meade’s Outdoor Recreation is open all year, renting out everything from picnic pavilions at Burba Lake and camper trailers to volleyballs and ice chests.
Flying high at BWI
Feel like a spring flight to Italy, Germany or Hawaii from Baltimore, for less than $20? Military veterans and retirees are most likely aware of hopping on a military space craft on a space-available basis. Space-Available or Space-A travel is normally limited to air terminals at military installations, usually Air Force bases.
Meuse Forest resident making a difference
Niki Hilton distributes donations of diapers, baby care items and food on Friday at the Meuse Forest Neighborhood Center for familie impacted by the government shutdown. (Bryan Spann) Organizations large and small across the country banded together to provide aid to those affected by the recent, partial shutdown of the federal government. One Fort Meade resident proved that individuals can make a difference as well.
‘We want you here’ at DMA
The Defense Media Activity hosted an employment “Open House for Individuals with Disabilities” on Oct. 24. The open house was held in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The annual observance was designated by Congress in 1988 to raise awareness of the needs of individuals with all types of disabilities in the workplace and their many contributions. DMA Equal Opportunity representative Angela Smith said the open house basically had two goals.
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