A bi-weekly podcast about life in the military and the Fort Meade Community. We will cover a wide range of topics from information about services available to service members and their families to what it means to serve our nation.
Fort George G. Meade Public Affairs
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with the National Cryptologic Museum's Associate Director of Education, Jenn Robertson, to learn more about their upcoming STEM Festival taking place this year on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To learn more about this upcoming event, visit https://www.nsa.gov/press-room/news-highlights/article/article/3918349/stem-fest-engineering-ideas-into-reality/.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Fort Meade Suicide Prevention Coordinator Miguel Sierra to talk about the importance of Suicide Prevention Month.
In a recent interview on the Fort Meade Declassified podcast, incoming Garrison Commander Col. Yolanda Gore shared insights into her upcoming role and her diverse military career.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Fort Meade Director of Emergency Services, Maj. Joseph Smith and Fort Meade Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Business & Recreation Chief, Wendy Gibbs to talk about all you need to know in preparation for this year's Red, White & Blue Celebration. For more information about this year's event, visit https://meade.armymwr.com/calendar/event/89414.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Elizabeth Morgan from Fort Meade Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Leisure Travel Services to talk about the services available to the Fort Meade community through LTS and the Fort Meade Recreation Center. To learn more about Fort Meade LTS, visit https://meade.armymwr.com/programs/leisure-travel-services.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with from all service branches of the Fort Meade Exceptional Family Member Program to learn more about how EFMP works and benefits our community. To learn more about the Fort Meade EFMP, visit https://home.army.mil/meade/my-fort/for-families/EFMP.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Careasa Greer, U.S. Army Garrison Fort George G. Meade Workforce Development Specialist, to discuss workforce development opportunities available to Team Meade.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, in honor of Earth Day earlier this week, we sit down with George Knight, U.S. Army Garrison Fort George G. Meade Directorate of Public Works, Environmental Division Chief, to discuss Fort Meade's environmental initiatives.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Command Sergeant Major Andre Welch, U.S. Army Garrison Fort George G. Meade Command Sergeant Major and Tim O'Ferrall, Fort Meade Alliance General Manager, to discuss the Career Transition Program presented by FMA in partnership with Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation and Howard County Workforce Development. This program will connect you with employers that are the right fit for you and your skillset. You will choose from a pool of more than 20 employers and connect with them during one-on-one scheduled interviews during the Career Transition Showcase on Thursday, Apr. 25. You could walk away with immediate job placement opportunities! Register for the Career Transition Program by Friday, Apr. 12 at https://www.ftmeadealliance.org/initiatives/career-transition-program/.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with parents of students in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools' Meade Cluster, Rita Wharton and Keyontay Lashley as well as Fort Meade's Child Youth Services School Liaison Officer, Meredith McCandless, to discuss Meade Cluster schools, redistricting and resources available to Meade Cluster students as members of the Fort Meade community.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Lisa Terry, Howard County Office of Veterans and Military Families manager and Howard County Commission for Veterans and Military Families administrator, to learn more about the services and resources Howard County has to offer our veterans and military families. The Office of Veterans and Military Families (OVMF) provides guidance, information and access to Howard County veterans, military families, their dependents and survivors; promotes activities that serve veterans of all ages; and collaborates with other service providers to address more complex issues. To learn more, visit https://www.howardcountymd.gov/veterans-military-families.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Dr. Vince Houghton, director of the National Cryptologic Museum, to learn more about the National Security Agency museum and there is to see when you come and visit. The National Cryptologic Museum is NSA's gateway to the public and educates visitors about the role of cryptology in shaping history. The NCM collects, preserves, and showcases unique cryptologic artifacts and shares the stories of the people, technology, and methods that have defined cryptologic history. To learn more, visit https://www.nsa.gov/museum/. You can check out a tour of the museum over on our YouTube channel on Tuesday, Mar. 5 at https://www.youtube.com/@FortMeadeMD
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sat down with Jim Hopper, Homeland Security Signature Program Coordinator, and three participating students to discuss their partnership with different agencies like the National Security Agency and their experiences since joining the program
On the latest episode of Fort Meade Declassified, our team took a field trip to the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center! After giving us a tour of the facility, Rob Garner, News Chief for Goddard's Office of Communications, sat down with us to discuss the Center's history, its STEM education initiatives, and the programs and internship opportunities they have to offer! Located just 30 minutes away from Fort Meade in Greenbelt, MD, the Goddard Space Flight Center is home to the nation's largest organization of scientists, engineers and technologists who build spacecraft, instruments and new technology to study Earth, the sun, our solar system and the universe. To learn more about the Center, please visit https://www.nasa.gov/goddard/
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Army Blood Program Director, Col. Christopher Evans, and Armed Services Blood Program Blood Donor Recruiter, Shawntel Trowell to learn more about ASBP and how the Fort Meade community can contribute to their mission.
Happy New Year Team Meade! Ring in 2024 with Fort Meade Garrison Commander COL Michael A. Sapp and Fort Meade Director of Public Affairs Chad Jones!
Happy New Year Team Meade! Ring in 2024 with Fort Meade Garrison Commander COL Michael A. Sapp and Garrison Director of Public Affairs Chad Jones!
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we look back at all the exciting events that took place on and around Fort Meade in 2023.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we discuss Meade High School's Homeland Security Signature Program with some of their participating students.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we learn more about U.S. Fleet Cyber Command / U.S. TENTH Fleet with Command Master Chief John Henry Walker.
Join us as we sit down with the installation's Chaplain, Chaplain Col. Bradford Baumann to discuss the upcoming Harvest Festival and services that the Chaplains office provides to Fort Meade
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we discuss Meade High School's Homeland Security Signature Program and all it has to offer.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Armed Forces Retirement Home Public Affairs Officer, Karen Nowowieski to discuss the retirement home in Washington D.C. and all they gave to offer the retired population of the Fort Meade community.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Historic London Town and Gardens Board President, Bob Leib and Executive Director Mickey Love to discuss its history, what they have to offer, and future renovation plans.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Wish of a Lifetime recipients; Paul Lange, Kenneth Huelsman, and Thomas Fischer as they reflect on their time stationed together on Fort Meade during the Vietnam War.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Fort Meade Community Covenant Council Chair, Ms. Gina Stewart, to talk about the upcoming Community Covenant Signing
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Fort Meade Garrison Commander, Col. Michael Sapp and Mrs. Heather Sapp to talk about their experiences at Fort Meade.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Fort Meade Police Chief, Duan Alveris to discuss National Night Out happening in the Fort Meade Community on August 1, 2023.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Fort Meade Police Chief, Duan Alveris to discuss National Night Out happening in the Fort Meade Community on August 1, 2023.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Army recruiter SSG Talia Smith to discuss her recollection of her time as a contestant on this seasons of the hit NBC singing competition show, The Voice.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, Director of Public Affairs, Chad Jones and Public Affairs Specialist, Gloriann Martin discuss this year's Red White & Blue Celebration.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with CSM Andre Welch, FGGM Command Sergeant Major to discuss the upcoming Army Birthday run!
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sit down with Chief MSgt Jason David, Command Senior Enlisted Leader at the Defense Media Activity right here on Fort Meade! Join us as we discuss DMA's role on Fort Meade and the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion, specifically related to Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we sat down with members and coaches of the Meade High School Boys Basketball Team to talk about their incredible journey to the state championship.
On this week's episode, we talk with Gerald Meineke, Fort Meade SHARP Coordinator, about the resources his office provides to victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
On this episode of Fort Meade Declassified, we talk with Candis Henson, Executive Administrative Assistant to the Meade Cluster Regional Superintendent, about the upcoming Meade Cluster Spring Event on April 29, 2023.
On this episode, we talk to Miguel Sierra, Suicide Prevention Program Manager and discuss suicide awareness, prevention, and resources available to the Fort Meade community. If you would like more information, please contact Mr. Sierra at 301-677-6541 or email miguel.a.sierra.civ@army.mil
On this episode we talk with Chief Warrant Officer 4 Fatima Nettles, a recruiter in the National Capital Region for the Warrant Officer program. Chief Nettles has had an amazing career and a passion for recruiting that you have to hear for yourself. Tune in! www.gowarrantnow.com https://www.Facebook.com/GoWarrant/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMqhX0CXyLQ
On this episode we chat with Yolanda Rayford, Chapter Director for Blue Star Families Baltimore/Chesapeake Region. They support Active Duty service members and their families as well as Reservists, National Guard and Veterans. They have some great events coming up including Welcome Week on October 1st from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Columbia Lakefront, Columbia MD. Visit: https://bluestarfam.org for more info.
Our kids are back in school and there is some good information we received from Fran Jamison, Meade Child and Youth Services Director, so tune in! If you have any questions just leave some feedback on our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages and we will get Fran and his team to respond. You can find us @FtMeade. School Liaison Sarah Bonise - 301-677-1227 Sports Office - 301-677-5502
On this episode we have Mr. George Matthews, Employment Assistance Program Supervisor for the Army Community Service Directorate, and he talks with us about the Spouse Employment Seminar happening on August 25th. To register for the event contact george.e.matthews.civ@army.mil or call 301-677-7571/5590
On this special episode Chad Jones, Fort Meade Public Affairs Officer, sits down with Col. Christopher Nyland, outgoing Garrison Commander, and talks about his time in command for the last few years. This conversation covers all the many things he's learned as a commander and the lessons he'll take with him on his next journey. Chad was even able to squeeze in our lightning round questions at the end. Tune in!
On this episode we have the new Safety Officer for Fort Meade, Dave Engel, come in and chat with us about taking over after the retirement of Kirk Fechter and revitalizing the safety program. We also have a quick chat about the upcoming Town Hall, which is the last one for Col. Chris Nyland and the first for Col. James Maker from Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Clinic.
On this episode we talk with Ciera Barnes about the Feds Feed Families program and their Dog Walk event happening on July 9th from 9 to 11 a.m. You can bring your dog and some donation items to help families feed their pets. Listen to the episode for more information and we hope to see someone our listeners at the event! Tune in!
On this episode we talk about all things summer fire safety with Chief John Trottman, our Fire Prevention Expert from the Department of Emergency Services. Summer is the season of grilling and fireworks and there's lots of rules and measures to follow to help keep you and your family safe when enjoying yourself. Tune in and let us know what you think!
As Col. Christopher Nyland, Garrison Commander, always says "We may be done with COVID but that doesn't mean COVID is done with us." With COVID numbers on the rise we sat down with LTC Devin Wiles from Public Health Command to talk about what this all means for us as we move into the summer. Thanks for tuning in!
In this episode of Fort Meade Declassified we are talking to the newest addition to the garrison command team, Command Sgt. Maj. Andre Welch! We talk about how he connects with the service members he leads, advice for young Soldiers and how he maintains his work-life balance. Plus... Joe talks candidly about his recent COVID experience. And you might see some familiar faces at the O's Game on May 20th Join us for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Observance on May 19 at Club Meade!
The Fort Meade Declassified teams hit the road and traveled to Fort McNair to chat with Maj. Gen. Allan Pepin. He has been at the helm of the Military District of Washington for about a year now and talks with us about his priorities and why having a "people first" attitude is key to leadership. Digital Jibber is back and Chad Jones is talking about kindness and how a few words can help a person turn their day around.
On this episode we talk with Samantha Herring, Garrison Lead Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), about Sexual Harassment Assault Response & Prevention Month. If you have any questions about SHARP or an incident and want to find out how you can help use the numbers below for more info: Garrison Lead SARC: Samantha.b.herring.civ@army.mil Fort Meade 24/7 Helpline (443) -845-0876 DoD Safe Helpline (877) 995-5247 https://www.safehelpline.org
On this episode we talk with Francisco Jamison, Fort Meade's Child and Youth Services Division Chief about the 35th annual Month of the Military Child. Many of us have children that have to experience military life along the course of our careers and we're taking a moment to celebrate them and share loads of resources. Tune in! Here are a few: www.Tutor.com - Free on line tutoring Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) - www.militarychild.org includes SchoolQuest - online tools to manage school transitions Military One Source - www.militaryonesource.com Military Interstate Children Compact Commission (MIC3) - www.MIC3.net Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
We open this episode welcoming a service dog to the team and Joe tells us about his time and training with the program. Then we say farewell to Kirk Fechter, our Garrison Safety Officer, after over 40 years of federal service. Tune in!
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