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USAMMDA Celebrates FDAClearance, p. 3

Barquist Clinic Offers Well-Woman Appointments, p. 6

LANESSA HILLUSAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

If the name Fran Hostetler sounds famil-iar, it should. If it doesn’t, you will certainlyrecognize her face. Fran, as so many acrossthe U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick call her,is one of those people who once you meet,you won’t soon forget. After 35 years of ser-vice to this country in active-duty and civil-ian roles, Fran is now looking forward to thenext phase of her life: retirement.

Born and raised in Shanksville, Penn-sylvania, the town where Flight 93 fell fromthe sky on 9/11, Fran attended Shanks-ville Stoney Creek High School, the second

smallest high school in the state. Her 1963class included only 62 other students. Afterhigh school she remained in Pennsylvaniafor a number of years to help the family andto tend to her younger siblings.

Fran then entered the military at the ageof 32 and was stationed at Fort Jackson,South Carolina. There she was able to excel,recognized for her efforts and leadership bybeing named Soldier of the Year. As a resultof this award she was given a 10-day all-ex-pense-paid trip to Hawaii.

“It was absolutely beautiful,” saidHostetler. “We ate a lot of spam and vis-ited several pineapple plantations. We justsucked in the culture and really enjoyed

ourselves. It is beautiful there.”Eventually landing at Fort Dix, New Jer-

sey, in the late ‘80s, she entered the mostchallenging part of her career, drill sergeantschool.

“The physical part was no problem. Itwas all mental. There were 40 in my classand I was the only female,” said Hostetler.“If one failed, the entire class failed and ev-ery one of those guys did nothing but sup-port me. Finishing was one of my greatestachievements.”

Throughout her entire federal career,Fran says she considers herself blessed to

Familiar Face Retires After 35 Years of Service

Fran Hostetler plans for her retirement.Hostetler, an employee with Familyand Morale, Welfare, and Recreation,has become a familiar face on Fort Det-rick over the past 25 years.

Photo by Lanessa Hill, USAG Public AffairsSee RETIRE, continued on page 7

NICK MINECCIUSAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Staff Sgt. Shaun Morand, with the U.S.Army Research Institute of EnvironmentalMedicine, and Spc. Matthew Winans, as-signed to the U.S. Army Institute of SurgicalResearch, were named U.S. Army MedicalResearch andMateriel Command Best War-rior Competition Non-commissioned Offi-cer and Soldier of the Year during an awardceremony Feb. 6.

To earn the title of Best Warrior, Morandand Winans competed against 13 other Sol-diers from across the USAMRMC duringtesting on Fort Detrick, Feb. 2-6. Duringthe competition the Soldiers were testedon Army Warrior Tasks and U.S. Army com-batives. They took an Army Physical FitnessTest and were tested on their demonstrat-ed proficiency with M9 and M16 weaponsmarksmanship. The Soldiers were also test-ed on first-aid in a combat scenario, as wellas land navigation and water survival.

In addition, the Soldiers were tested onArmy topics with a written essay and partic-ipated in an oral board where they demon-strated their military bearing, communica-tion skills and knowledge of various militarysubjects.

“What we have seen with these Soldiersare the best of the U.S. Army Medical Re-search andMateriel Command, and, I think,the best in Army Medicine. I am so proud ofall the participants. It was not an easy week

USAMRMC2015BestWarriorsCompetitionWinnersNamed

Commanding General of the U.S. ArmyMedical Research and Materiel Com-mand Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein presentsan award to Spc. Matthew Winans,assigned to the U.S. Army Institute ofSurgical Research, after Winans wasnamed U.S. Army Medical Researchand Materiel Command Best WarriorCompetition Soldier of the Year dur-ing an awards ceremony at the ArmedForces Dining Hall Feb. 6.Photo by Nick Minecci, USAG Public Affairs

Command Sgt. Maj. Cy B.K. Akana, U.S. Army Medical Research and MaterielCommand, stands with Staff Sgt. Shaun Morand, with the U.S. Army ResearchInstitute of Environmental Medicine, after Morand was named the USAMRMCBest Warrior Competition Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for 2015. Thepresentation was made Feb. 6 during an awards ceremony at the Armed Forc-es Dining Hall.

Photo by Nick Minecci, USAG Public Affairs See WINNERS, continued on page 4

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Commentary:

Command StaffMaj. Gen. Brian C. Lein

Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical

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I am honored to become your Sec-retary of Defense. I am proud to leadmen and women who devote their livesto the highest calling the defense of ournation. And I am grateful to follow in thefootsteps of Secretary Hagel, one of ournation’s most honorable and conscien-tious public servants.

We live in challenging times, timesthat demand leadership and focus. Andstarting today, I will be calling on eachand every one of you to help carry outthree top priorities.

Our first priority is helping the Presi-dent make the best possible nationalsecurity decisions for protecting ourcountry and then implementing thosedecisions with our department’s long-admired excellence.

We confront a turbulent and danger-ous world: continuing turmoil in theMiddle East and North Africa, and themalignant and savage terrorism ema-nating from it; an ongoing conflict inAfghanistan; a reversion to archaic secu-rity thinking in parts of Europe; tensionsin the Asia-Pacific; the proliferation ofweapons of mass destruction; and in-tensifying threats in cyberspace.

In addressing these challenges, Ihave pledged to provide the Presidentmy most candid strategic advice. I willcount on your experience and expertiseas I formulate that advice. I will also en-sure the President receives candid pro-fessional military advice.

But as we tackle the many threats toour national security, wemust never losesight of our nation’s enduring strengthsor of the opportunities tomake a brighterfuture and better world for our children.The United States remains the strongestand most resilient nation on earth. Be-cause of you, we have the finest fightingforce the world has ever known. We havefriends and allies in every corner of theworld, while our adversaries have few.We have long possessed the world’smostdynamic and innovative economy. Andour values, principles, and leadershipcontinue to inspire hope and progressaround the world.

Safeguarding America’s security andglobal leadership will depend on anoth-er of my main priorities: ensuring thestrength and health of you who makeup the greatest fighting force the worldhas ever known our soldiers, sailors, air-men, Marines, civilians, and contractorsall around the world.

I will do that by focusing on the well-being, safety, and dignity of each of youand your families. I will ensure yourtraining and equipment are as superb asyou are. And I pledge to make decisionsabout sending you into harm’s way withthe greatest reflection and utmost carebecause this is my highest responsibilityas Secretary of Defense.

Honoring all these commitments alsorequires us to focus on building the forceof the future, which is my third priority.

We must steer through the turmoil ofsequestration, which imposes wastefuluncertainty and risk to our nation’s de-fense. We must balance all parts of ourdefense budget so that we continue to at-tract the best people people like you; sothat there are enough of you to defend ourinterests around the world; and so thatyou are always well-equipped and well-trained to execute your critical mission.

To win support from our fellow citi-zens for the resources we need, we mustshow thatwe canmake better use of everytaxpayer dollar. That means a leaner or-ganization, less overhead, and reformingour business and acquisition practices.

It also means embracing the futureand embracing change.

We must be open to change in orderto operate effectively in an increasinglydynamic world; to keep pace with ad-vances in technology; and to attract newgenerations of talented and dedicatedAmericans to our calling.

I first arrived at the Pentagon morethan three decades ago, and have hadthe privilege of serving 11 Secretaries ofDefense in Democratic and Republicanadministrations. I took the oath of officethis morning because I love our countryand am devoted to you who defend it.And I am committed to our fundamentalmission: the defense of our nation.

I look forward to leading and servingalongside you at this extraordinary mo-ment in our nation’s history.

Secretary Carter’s Message to all DoD Personnel

Ashton B. CarterSecretary of Defense

On Feb. 12 the U.S.Consumer Product SafetyCommission recalled Kid-de Disposable Plastic FireExtinguishers due to a fail-ure todischarge. Kiddehasreceived 11 reports of therecalled fire extinguishersfailing to discharge. Ap-proximately 4.6 millionunits in the U.S. have been recalled. The units were sold at Home Depot, Men-ards,Walmart andother department, homeandhardware storesnationwide andonline from August 2013 through November 2014. Consumers should contactKidde at (855) 283-7991 for a replacement fire extinguisher.

Fire Extinguisher Recall

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SHANNON BISHOPUSAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Earlier this month, Todd Thom-as, the Fort Detrick IBExpress assis-tant storemanager, received recog-nition as the Base Supply CenterEmployee of the Year during a cer-emony in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Thomas was recently promotedto assistant manager after spend-ing nearly six years working toimprove the Fort Detrick store, aswell as assisting in getting otherstores across the Nation set up.

“In the past, I’ve worked onputting together orders, deliveringorders and things like that. Now, Iam learning more about the busi-

ness aspect of things,” said Thom-as. “I also hope to continue to helpwith new stores as the companyexpands. I’ve reset a store at HillAir force Base in Utah, I’ve set upa store at Patuxent River Naval AirStation inMaryland and I’ve assist-ed in other places, such as Boston.”

Thomas explained how impor-tant this store is to the community.

“This store gives us the abilityto give back to those that sacrificefor us,” said Thomas. “What we dohere also promotes employmentfor blind or visually-impaired in-dividuals. It helps create jobs thatgive these people the ability to beself-sufficient.”

Thomas’ supervisor, Tim Selby,

Fort Detrick IBExpress store man-ager, shared how valuable Thomasis to the company.

“What he does is really touchingpeople’s lives,” said Selby. “He de-serves this award because the com-passion he has for our employeesreally shows in his performance.”

Selby continued jokingly, “Healso got this award for putting upwith me.”

IBExpress is one of multipleentities included in Base SupplyCenters on military installationsacross the U.S. There are 12 IBEx-press stores in the U.S.

For more information about IB-Express, call (301) 228-2107.

Fort Detrick Store Manager Named National Employee of the Year

CAREY PHILLIPSUSAMMDA PUBLIC AFFAIRS

In a small but significant cer-emony Feb. 4, the U.S. ArmyMedi-cal Materiel Development Activityrecognized contributors to the suc-cessful U.S. Food andDrug Admin-istration clearance of the Leishma-nia Rapid Diagnostic Device.

“Today was an exciting day forthe USAMMDA,” said Col. Ste-phen Dalal, commander of theUSAMMDA. “We recognized theoutstanding efforts of an inte-grated product team of dedicatedprofessionals from various techni-cal backgrounds, such as budget-ing, contracting, legal, regulatory,medical and product manage-ment, to successfully develop andfield the LRDD to the Warfighterand the Nation.”

The LRDD, manufactured byInBios International, Inc., andmarketed as CL Detect™, received

FDA clearance Nov. 12, 2014. TheLRDD is a hand-held “dipstick”device for the rapid diagnosis ofcutaneous leishmaniasis, a para-sitic disease that causes disfigur-ing skin lesions.

According to Lt. Col. JeanneNorwood, product manager forthe CL Detect at the USAMMDA,results from the CL Detect areavailable within 30minutes, whichmeans treatment for a positive CLdiagnosis can begin immediately,reducing lost duty time and im-proving health care andmorale forU.S. military personnel in numer-ous areas of operations.

The team recognized in thisceremony is responsible for tak-ing this product through the nec-essary steps in order to get a safeand effective product in the handsof our Service Members.

“Today was about recognizingthemembers of the team that spentcountless hours ensuring the suc-

cess of the program,” saidNorwood.Col. Peter Weina, co-IPT chair

from the Walter Reed NationalMilitary Medical Center, and Maj.Mara Kreishman-Detrick, assis-tant product manager for the CLDetect at theWalter Reed Army In-stitute of Research, were awardedArmy Achievement Medals.

The Achievement Medal forCivilian Service was awarded toDr. Hank Gardiner, Directorateof Combat and Doctrine Devel-opment; Kelly Green, U.S. ArmyMedical Research Acquisition Ac-tivity; Melissa Askin, chief of Clini-cal Operations at the USAMMDA;Micaela Bowers, contracting officerat the USAMRAA; Jeremiah Kelly,legal advisor for the Office of theStaff Judge Advocate; Dr. WilliamMcCarthy, chief of Biostatistics atthe USAMMDA; Ron Antonio, con-tracting specialist at theUSAMRAA;and Louis Jasper, former productmanager at the USAMMDA.

Certificates of Appreciationwerepresented to Gerry LoSardo, Mon-ica O’Guinn, Stephanie Harvey,Robert Rice, Deana Eichelberger,

Dr. Chandar Thakur, Andi Zak, De-niseMcKinney, Col. (Ret.)MaxGro-gl, Dr. Janet Ransom, Anne Novitt-Moreno and BethanyMatheson.

USAMMDACelebrates FDA Clearanceof Leishmania Rapid Diagnostic Device

The Leishmania Rapid Diagnostic Device team is recognized fortheir role in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance ofthe product. Left to Right: Col. (Ret.) Max Grogl, Dr. Janet Ran-som, Gerry LoSardo, Louis Jasper, Stephanie Harvey, Dr. Wil-liam McCarthy, Maj. Mara Kreishman-Deitrick, Lt. Col. JeanneNorwood, Col. Pete Weina, Monica O’Guinn, Andi Zak, Dr. Chan-dar Thakur, Dr. Bob Rice, Micaela Bowers, Deana Eichelbergerand Ron Antonio. Courtesy photo

PAUL BELLONATIONAL MUSEUM OF HEALTH

AND MEDICINE

Dr. Norman M. Rich, a retired U.S. Armycolonel, renowned vascular surgeon andlongtime friend and contributor to the Na-tional Museum of Health andMedicine, willdiscuss his own medical museum related toVietnamWar medicine on Tuesday, Feb. 24,during the NMHM’s monthly Medical Mu-seum Science Café.

The discussion, “VietnamWar Medicine:A Look at the Medical Museum, 2nd Surgi-cal Hospital,” will take place at the museumfrom 6-7 p.m. The discussion is free andopen to the public.

Rich, who established his small medicalmuseumwhile serving as chief of surgery forthe Army’s 2nd Surgical Hospital in An Khe,

Vietnam, during the war, collected itemssuch as punji sticks (a type of wooden stakemade of sharpened bamboo and primar-ily used in booby traps), bullets, fragmentsfrom explosive devices and other objectsduring his tour of duty at the hospital. Helater arranged to donate these and otheritems to the NMHM.

“My college professors at Stanford Uni-versity taught me to collect, analyze, ex-ecute and review everything I got my handson,” said Rich. “This resulted in the ArmySurgeon General bringing me home for aweek in the middle of my tour to present myclinical research to the American MedicalAssociation. I also presented to the Excelsi-or Surgical Society (World War II surgeons)upon my return.”

Whenword got around about Rich’s proj-ect, he recalls many of his patients being en-

thusiastic about the idea and happy to helpdonate whatever items they could. It wasn’tlong before he had enough items to start hisown medical museum. A boot once worn bya North Vietnamese Soldier and pierced bya steel spike is currently on display at themuseum in Silver Spring, Maryland. Today,he continues to donate items to the NMHMwith the hope of educating the public fur-ther on the evolution of military medicine.

The NMHM’s Medical Museum ScienceCafés are a regular series of informal talksthat connect the mission of the museumwith the public. The NMHM was foundedas the Army Medical Museum in 1862 andmoved to its new location in Silver Spring,Maryland, in 2012. For more informationon this upcoming discussion, call (301) 319-3300 or visit www.medicalmuseum.mil.

Contributor to the NMHM to Lead Discussionon VietnamWarMedicine

Dr. Norman M. Rich (pictured right), aretired U.S. Army surgeon and founderof the “Medical Museum, 2nd SurgicalHospital,” interacts with visitors at theArmy Medical Museum during a visitin 1968. Rich has been a contributor tothe museum for more than 50 years.

Photo courtesy of Dr. Norman M. Rich

ToddThomas, IBExpressassistant storemanagerandbasesupplycenteremployeeof theyear.

Photo by Shannon Bishop, USAG Public Affairs

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for them, but they proved themselves up toevery task,” said the USAMRMC CommandSgt. Maj. Cy B.K. Akana during the awardspresentation.

“The winners of this event - in fact allthe Soldiers who participated - are the bestrepresentatives of not only the values of theU.S. Army Medical Command, but also theyare standard bearers for the Army values aswell,” said Akana.

Both Morand and Winans gave credit totheir NCOs and chains of command for theirvictories.

“It’s a reflection on all the effort the peo-ple who have trainedme put in, all the effortfrom the people in my unit and company. Iam just a reflection of their advice and guid-ance,” said Winans.

Morand praised the other Soldiers whocompeted, saying they pushed him to excelduring the week-long competition.

“Without the other competitors, I don’tknow how I would have finished. Theypushed me to reach inside myself...theyare really the best Soldiers I have ever beenwith,” said Morand.

Morand and Winans’ next step is to rep-resent the USAMRMC at the MEDCOM BestWarrior Competition in May.

WINNERS, continued from page 1

Staff Sgt. Alice Craig, assigned to theU.S. Army Medical Research Insti-tute of Infectious Diseases, moves asimulated casualty as part of the ArmyWarrior Tasks testing during the U.S.Army Medical Research and MaterielCommand’s Best Warrior Competition,Feb. 4.

Photo by Nick Minecci, USAG Public Affairs

Sgt. Alexander Oerter, assigned to theU.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency, isgraded as he calls for medical evacua-tion of simulated casualties using a nine-line MEDEVAC request during the U.S.Army Medical Research and MaterielCommand’s Best Warrior Competition.Photo by Nick Minecci, USAG Public Affairs)

Sgt. Daniel Preissner, operations non-commissioned officer with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, assists Pfc.Kevin Taylor, bio medical equipment technician with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe, as a safety in the M9range activity of the Best Warrior Competition Feb. 5. Photo by Lisa Morris, USAMRMC Public Affairs

Staff Sgt. Randall Link, non-commissioned officer in charge of the Viral Diseases Branch with the Walter Reed Army Insti-tute of Research, assists Pfc. Trevor Lloyd, with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency, as a safety in the M9 range activityof the Best Warrior Competition Feb. 5.

Photo by Lisa Morris, USAMRMC Public Affairs

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LANESSA HILLUSAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

An awards ceremony celebrating the lifeand service of World War II veteran JamesWivell took place at the office of Congress-man Chris Van Hollen in Mount Airy, Mary-land, Feb. 17.

The family of Pfc. James F. Wivell gath-ered in Mount Airy as Fort Detrick leader-ship and elected officials presented severalposthumous awards to his daughter, MarieMessner. Messner requested medals for herfather who died when she was three yearsold. Since she was so young at the time ofhis death, she did not know much about hisinvolvement in WWII except that he waswounded in action.

Wivell served in the Army for three years,separating as Private First Class in 1945. Atthe end of WWII, communications were sofrayed that it was impossible to documentevery act that entitled someone to a BronzeStar. Thus, it was decided that all Soldierswho received either the Combat InfantryBadge or the Combat Medic Badge were en-titled to a Bronze Star as those badges haddemonstrated valor in battle. Wivell servedas a medic in WWII and was awarded theCombat Medic Badge, resulting in theBronze Star Medal.

U.S. Army Medical Research and Materi-el Command and Fort Detrick CommanderMaj. Gen. Brian C. Lein Fort Detrick Com-manding General Maj. Brian Lein provideda brief history of Wivell’s unit. The 137th in-fantry regiment was one of the most notableinfantry regimens inWWII. Wivell was mostlikely wounded in the Battle of GramercyForest. This battle resulted in 50 percent ca-sualty of the unit in less than a month. Leinwent on to say that the role of the combat

medic, at that time, was just as important, ifnot more important, than today.

“During that time they treated the Sol-dier on the battlefield, tried to get them toreturn to the battlefield or stabilize him toget him back to the aid station. Even today,when someone gets hurt, the first personthey yell for is a medic,” said Lein.

“It gives me tremendous honor to pres-ent to you these awards that your father sorichly earned and deserved and paid forwith his blood and sacrifice,” said Lein.

The awards presented to Wivell were:- Bronze Star Medal- Purple Heart- Good Conduct Medal- American Campaign Medal-European-African-Middle Eastern Cam-

paign Medal with three bronze service stars- World War II Victory Medal- Combat Medical Badge 1st Award- Honorable Service Lapel Button WWIICongressman Chris Van Hollen said it

was an honor to be given the opportunityto present the medals. “He was a medic,wounded in action in Europe during WWII.As we think of our current military that arein harm’s way, it’s important to let themknow that we will always remember theirservice.”

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner,who knows theWivell family personally, wasalso grateful to be a part of the ceremony.

“He would be so proud of each of you foryour continued service to the community assome of you are a part of the volunteer fireand ambulance services in Emmitsburg andThurmont public service; taking care of oth-ers clearly runs in your family. So, you areliving his legacy as a part of him goes on inall of you.”

Wivell died in 1949.

Community Presents WWIISoldier with Posthumous Awards

Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Commandconverged on Fort Detrick Feb. 2-6 for the USAMRMC Best Warrior Competition.On Feb. 4 Soldiers were tested on their skill in Army Combatives. The winners willrepresent the USAMRMC in the U.S. Army Medical Command Best Warrior Com-petition in May. Photo by Nick Minecci, USAG Public Affairs

Sgt. Alexander Oerter, assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency, per-forms triage on a simulated casualty during the U.S. Army Medical Research andMateriel Command’s Best Warrior Competition.

Photo by Nick Minecci, USAG Public Affairs

Staff Sgt. Alice Craig, assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute ofInfectious Diseases, performs triage on a simulated casualty as part of the ArmyWarrior Tasks testing during the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Com-mand’s Best Warrior Competition, Feb. 4. Photo by Nick Minecci, USAG Public Affairs

NICK MINECCIUSAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Fort Detrick community gatheredFeb. 11 at the Community Activities Centerfor a retirement ceremony honoring four in-dividuals who collectively contributedmorethan a century of service to the Nation.

Master Sgt. Ruth E. Warren from the U.S.Army Medical Research and Materiel Com-mand, Sgt. 1st Class Cane L. Casavettes, as-signed to the U.S. Army Medical MaterielAgency, Frances L. Hostetler of the Fort Det-rick Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreationand Mark B. Selke with the Directorate ofEmergency Services were presented awardsand certificates as they were recognized fortheir contributions to Fort Detrick and theU.S. Army.

“Today, we honor these four great Amer-icans as they start a new chapter in theirlives after over a combined 100 years ofservice,” said Col. Perry Clarke, U.S. ArmyGarrison Fort Detrick commander.“ That isremarkable dedication by these individuals.One unique thing they all have in commonis their careers culminated here at Fort De-trick, and it’s an honor to recognize them.”

Warren, originally from Swedesboro,New Jersey, enlisted in the Army in 1980and attended Basic Training at Fort Dix,New Jersey. She retired from the Army asthe U.S. Army Medical Research Institute ofInfectious Diseases non-commissioned of-ficer in charge for the Deputy Chief of Stafffor Logistics/G4.

Casavettes joined the Army in 1993, andafter completing Basic Training at FortLeonard Wood, Missouri, started a careerthat took him to Germany and around theworld. The Reed City native retired as theUSAMMA Regional Fielding non-commis-sioned officer for the Force SustainmentDirectorate.

Hostetler began her career in uniform,joining the Army in 1979. After leaving theArmy in 1990, she began working at Fort De-trick in food service at the CAC, and in 2005she started working with FMWR.

Selke served for more than 25 years, be-ginning his career as a firefighter at the Wal-ter Reed Army Medical Center in 1989. In2002, he became a fire inspector and movedto Forest Glen Annex in 2009, where he isretiring from.

“We cannot thank each and every one ofthese people enough for their contributionsand dedication to their job, their teammatesand the United States,” said Clarke.

Fort Detrick’s NewestRetirees Honored

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LISA MORRISUSAMRMC PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Com-mand’s Office of Research and Technology Applications, orMedical Technology Transfer Office, will receive recogni-tion for the successful technology transfer of the ArmedX-pert™ DNA deconvolution software.

Forensic DNA analysis has come a long way, from DNAfingerprinting that began in the 1980s to DNA mixture de-convolution that scientists are tackling today.

The ArmedXpert product started at the U.S. Army Crimi-nal Investigation Laboratory in Forest Park, Georgia. ScientistTom Overson recognized the need in criminal investigationsto separate individual DNA in biological samples that containDNA frommultiple sources.

Overson created a Microsoft Excel™ spreadsheet and aseries of macros, or computer instructions, to “deconvo-lute,” or simplify, mixed DNA data.

Although one of the most difficult aspects of foren-sic DNA analysis today, the DNA mixture deconvolutiontechnique has demonstrated itself as a critical capabilityfor crime labs. Biological samples from assault cases oftencontain bodily fluid or tissue from both the victim and theperpetrator, and sometimes even parties unrelated to thecrime, making it challenging to definitively link the DNA inthe crime scene samples to each individual involved.

Overson’s software-based solution enables analysts to ex-tract usable data from DNA samples that had previously goneun-interpreted, leading to many convictions of the guilty andexonerations for the innocent.

The software automates calculations, provides documen-tation of each interpretation step performed and instantlyperforms matches, quality control checks and other func-tions. This invention reduces opportunities for transcriptionand math errors, allows examiners to clearly convey resultsin both written form and oral testimony during court pro-ceedings and reduces the workload for lab analysts.

DNA examiners at the USACIL made extensive use ofOverson’s software because of its tangible effectiveness.The software evolved and grew as Overson added featuresrequested by his colleagues.

The initiative to transfer the technology acceleratedwhen Overson retired. The USACIL needed to find an out-side vendor that would be able to provide ongoing supportfor the program and continue to develop it. The lab alsowanted to commercialize it to provide other labs with theopportunity to use it.

Since the USACIL didn’t have an ORTA to support these

goals, the labsought theassistance fromtheUSAMRMC’sORTA.The 2015 Federal Laboratory Consortium Award for Excel-

lence in Technology Transfer credits the unique process of thisparticular transfer facilitated byUSAMRMC’s ORTA.

The USAMRMC’s process began with enlisting the help ofTechLink, a U.S. Department of Defense partnership inter-mediary. This partnership allowed the USAMRMC to care-fully consider all of their options for companies interestedin licensing the technology.

To ensure they chose the best company, TechLink andthe USAMRMC decided to use a rare mechanism for solici-tation, a timed offer.

“The timed offer allowed us to compare different pro-posals at the same time and to be competitive and take thecompany that was most important to us,” said Acting Direc-tor Barry Datlof.

With the timed offer’s encouragement for applicants to

USAMRMC Wins Excellence in Technology Transfer Award

The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Com-mand’s Office of Research and Technology Applica-tions will receive recognition for the successful tech-nology transfer of the ArmedXpert(tm) DNA decon-volution software invented at the U.S. Army CriminalInvestigation Laboratory.

Photo courtesy of NicheVision Forensics

See AWARD, continued on page 7

SHANNON BISHOPUSAG PUBLIC AFFAIRS

This month, the Fort Detrick Barquist ArmyHealth Clinicwill begin offering obstetric and well-woman appointments.

Until now, patients of the BAHC would have to travel toBethesda for all OB and other gynecology appointments.This service, according to Chief Nurse Sylvia Nye, elimi-nates a good portion of the time and travel commitment toreceive quality care during a pregnancy.

“We’ve had several patientsmention that theywould preferto not have to drive all the way to Bethesda,” said Nye. “Now,our Certified Nurse Midwife will be available in the Fort Det-rick clinic two days per month for these appointments.”

The CNM, Hope Farrior, is available for standard OB ap-pointments, following an initial visit to the Walter Reed Na-tional Military Medical Center, in addition to well-womanvisits including pap smears and mammograms.

“Having this service available helps us to focus on accessto care. It helps us to keep things local, which is importantas we are also focusing on continuity of care,” said Nye.

Nye emphasized the importance of well-woman visitswhen appropriate. According to Nye, and other medicalresources, women should be screened for cervical cancerevery three years between the ages of 21 and 65. Addition-ally, women between the ages of 50 and 74 should receivemammograms every two years.

For more information, or to make an appointment withthe CNM, call (301) 619-7175.

Barquist ClinicOffers Well-Woman

Appointments

Barquist Army Health Clinic Certified Nurse Midwife,Hope Farrior.

Photo by Shannon Bishop, USAG Public Affairs

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have the gift of gab and the ability to makeeveryone feel special.

“I always root for the underdog,” saidHostetler.

Several times throughout this interview,Fran welled up with tears; sharing storiesabout those people over the years who im-pacted her the most.

“People say ‘thank you’ all the time,”said Hostetler. “Recently, while at the IB-Express store on post, one of the girls justhugged me and said ‘thank you.’ It’s justme. I talk to everyone and what you see iswhat you get.”

Hostetler continued, “I’ve learned throughthe years that a simple conversation some-times speaks volumes to people. Maybe I wasthe only one who said ‘hello’ to them eachday. It’s amazing how something so small hasthe potential to make someone feel so good.”

Fran told story after story throughoutthe interview; noting one special memoryin particular as a drill instructor.

During her time as a drill instructor, incharge of two young men from Baltimore,Hostetler was faced with the difficult task ofmotivating two individuals who clearly didnot want to be there. When asked “why areyou here?” their response was “the judgesaid it’s here or jail, so we picked here.”Needless to say, that response made herrealize what she had to do. From that mo-ment on, she took her role, her heart andher ability to communicate very seriouslyfor the rest of her career.

“To say that I helped someone, or maybesaved a life by teaching correct proceduresin the field, or even just made someonesmile; that’s what life is about. That’s all Ireally ever want to do,” said Hostetler.

In 1990, her military career ended andshe began her journey here at Fort Detrickas a cook. Since she first set foot on Freder-ick County soil, she has worn several hats inFamily andMorale, Welfare, and Recreation.

“She is so goodwith every customer,” saidRoger Knepper, chief of the Nonappropriat-ed Funds Support Management Division at

FMWR. “She somehow manages to know apersonal tidbit of everyone’s life. She knowsabout their spouses, kids, family life alongwith how they like their tea. It is remarkable.Fran is really going to be missed.”

“Frederick is so special,” said Hostetler,and “I am constantly hearing how peoplecome here to serve and decide to stay afterretirement. Frederick just has that pull andthe workforce here is so dedicated.”

She added, “This is not like a big instal-lation. Here, you can get to know anyone.Here, we see each other all the time and weeach become special people to others intheir lives.”

Thememories and the people arewhat sheis most thankful for and what she will miss.

“Thank you for the memories,” saidHostetler. “I havemet somany great people.Some have retired before me and others stillhave a long time to go. Everyone has be-come my family.”

Hostetler has no real plans after she ex-its the gates for the last time. She enjoysrunning and, for those who know her, the

standard poodles she owns are her heart.Maybe she will return to showing her dogsand competing in shows. Maybe she willvolunteer at a local kennel. One thing sheknows is she wants to continue staying ac-tive. Her goal a few years ago was to com-plete a full marathon after the age of 60. Shechecked that off of her list after completingthe Frederick marathon.

“Training is the hardest part of running.I ran two Marine Corp marathons, one ofwhich was with Oprah Winfrey in 1994. Shebeat me by a minute but I still finished,”said Hostetler.

Physical activity has always been a hugecomponent of her life and she plans to keepit up.

“With no big plans, I guess I’ll bob andweave like a boxer to the opportunitiesthat will come. I just want to live life, behappy and enjoy. I’ll take it in stride,” saidHostetler.

When asked if she had one last thing tosay to Fort Detrick, she said, “It’s been aride, a fun ride. Thank you.”

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