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Named after award-winning author, poet  and  champion of change, Dr. Maya Angelou. Maya, a communications pro by day has been published in local and major daily newspapers. She  writes on various topics from fashion to military. A freelancer, seeking to tell your story.

Asymmetric Warfare Group holds Change of Responsibility Ceremony :: FORT MEADE

Command Sgt. Maj. Brian A. Disque relinquished his position as the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of the Asymmetric Warfare Group during a small private change of responsibility ceremony, Aug 26. Command Sgt. Maj. Jackson D. Perry accepted his new position as the AWG senior enlisted advisor during the ceremony.

Prior to the change of responsibility ceremony, Disque was presented with the Legion of Merit Award by Col. Scott A. Shaw, AWG commander.

“Today marks another chapter in AWG h

Beloved West Meade Early Education Center Principal Retires After 46 Years In Education :: FORT MEADE

The longtime principal of West Meade Early Education Center Carole Janesko, affectionately known as “Ms. Jay”, retired on July 30.

Janesko, admits the timing is right amid changes to e-learning usage, the COVID-19 pandemic and, at the age of 70, she can no longer chase behind small children.

Furthermore, she has spent 19 years in the classroom and 22 years as a principal.

Janesko helped open the doors at West Meade where she spent the past 18 years.

She says she has committed long enough and
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Learning tools outside the classroom - 780th MI hosts free, educational hackathon

What do you call a conference room filled with curious students, military cyber professionals and computers? A hackathon.

Soldiers of the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber) hosted the free, educational hackathon on Sept. 10 at the Odenton Regional Library.

The hackathon is the first of three monthly programs in partnership with the Maryland STEM Festival at the library that celebrates teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The library has been in partnership with t
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Command hosts visit to the National Museum of African-American History and Culture celebrating Black History Month

“By taking the time to educate ourselves on our history and the people who shaped this nation, we can more fully appreciate the ideals set down by the founders. It’s a reminder that our work is to sustain freedom and ensure that rights and liberty belong to all our citizens.”-(Ret.) Adm. Michelle J. Howard

Each February, we are reminded through observation and reflection of the tremendous contributions of African-Americans to our country and our history.

This year, Joint Task Force-National Ca
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Sound Off! Impact and anonymity of the Command Climate Survey

There it is…the email requesting participation in the annual unit command climate survey. The Military Equal Opportunity Office at Joint Task Force-National Capital Region/U.S. Army Military District of Washington has invited all service members and civilians to participate. While all service members and civilians have received the request, some may not realize the impact, or level of anonymity the survey brings.

“Typically, climate assessments are done within the first 90 days of assuming comm
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Command Sgt. Maj. Jorge Grajeda is living his dream job at Fort Meade

September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Fort George C, Meade graciously contributed this article to Arundel Journal highlighting one of its many Hispanic service members and civilian workers,

“This is a dream assignment for me, being here I’ve never had the opportunity be in a place like this,” said Jorge Grajeda, Command Sergeant Major of the 741 st Military Intelligence Battalion, the largest signals intelligence battalion at Fort George G. Meade “Primarily, I’ve
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FASHION PASSION WINS TRIP TO NYC

THE winner of The Post’s Fashion Rocks essay contest is a Maya Jordan. And her pick for the rocker with the most slammin’ style, Beyoncé. The Virginia native has earned herself two tickets to the Fashion Rocks concert Friday at Radio City Music Hall, which airs Tuesday on CBS. Performers include Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna and Fergie. Before the show she’ll receive the glam-squad treatment: a full makeover from a Fashion Rocks stylist with wardrobe from Tommy Hilfiger, hair from Nex

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