The weather has cooled, leaves are falling, and pumpkin spice is everywhere. Yes, fall has arrived and so have some wonderful festivals that provide fun for the entire family. So grab your scarves, boots and sweaters, and get ready for some special seasonal events! If you’re stationed at Fort George G. Meade, one thing is […] Read more…
Haunted Base Tales — The Helping Hand, Fort Meade, MD
Fort George G. Meade is located in Maryland about halfway between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and was established in 1917 for troop training during World War I. During World War II, Fort Meade was home to Italian and German prisoners of war, some of whom died in captivity and are now buried on base. With […] Read more…
Haunted Base Tales — Potomac Place, Fort Meade, MD
Fort George G. Meade has a long history dating back to World War I. Several troops have passed through, numerous military families have called it home, and some prisoners of war drew their final breaths while detained here. To this day, many unexplained occurrences happen at Fort Meade. I spoke with a few friends who, […] Read more…
Touring Near You: Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band
In 2003, actor Gary Sinise, along with Kimo Williams, founded the Lt. Dan Band. Named for Sinise’s iconic character in the film “Forrest Gump,” the cover band has played for 13 years for service members on military bases around the globe. The Lt. Dan Band is part of the Gary Sinise Foundation and performs at […] Read more…