September 27, 2013

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Sept. 27, 2013

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Spc. Charles Zamora, combat medic, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, navigates a water and razor wire obstacle Sept. 10 during the practice week prior to the Expert Field Medical Badge assessments. The two-week

challenge began with 185 EFMB candidates, including officers, noncommissioned officers and Soldiers from Fort Carson, Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.; and Fort Riley, Kan. Seven Soldiers conquered the challenge to earn the coveted EFMB badge. See story on pages 22-23.

Aircrews complete flood rescue missions By Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault 4th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division Aircrews flew out of Boulder Municipal Airport and back to Fort Carson Sept. 19, after six days of nonstop flood evacuation and rescue missions. A rescue fleet of seven helicopters and 77 Soldiers including pilots, crewmembers, maintenance personnel and fuel handlers from 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division,

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began evacuating flood victims Sept. 14. Although aviation crews evacuated more than 1,028 people, 338 Family pets and performed 43 hoist missions, they were not paying attention to numbers. “When you are out there, this mission you are given is the mission you concentrate on,” said Staff Sgt. Jose Pantoja, flight medic, 2nd GSAB, 4th Avn. Reg. “We weren’t looking for numbers. We were looking for whoever needed to be rescued and saving lives. However, we were amazed when we were told how many we did rescue.” Flight medics and crewmembers recall the

selflessness of Colorado flood evacuees. “There were people who didn’t want to leave until their neighbors left first,” said Pantoja. “The selflessness they portrayed made us want to work harder and faster to get everyone evacuated, even if it would take us all day.” Pilots and crewmembers had to depend on each other when flying in the mountains for the evacuation missions. “It’s a team effort that takes critical back-and-forth See Rescue on Page 4

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Hispanic Heritage Month event The Fort Carson Equal Opportunity Program presents the Hispanic Heritage Month observance Monday at the Elkhorn Conference Center at 3:30 p.m.

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as a way to increase the resiliency and strength of our Soldiers, civilians and Families. This September, in support of the Ready and Resilient Campaign outcomes, leaders across the Army should assess their units and engage in events and training designed to promote resiliency through education and awareness activities. These activities will include training in Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness; suicide prevention, assessments and intervention techniques; and activities that support stigma reduction. Active leadership involvement is critical to campaign success. We must leverage military and community resources to build individual resilience, strengthen Army professionals and sustain unit readiness while preserving lives. Suicide impacts the entire Army community. We urge all Soldiers, civilians and Families to work together to prevent suicide and to enhance individual and collective resilience and readiness through strong training programs. Our strength is at its greatest when we operate as a team. Army Strong.

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CFC kicks off Thursday By Dani Johnson Garrison Public Affairs Office Every fall, children head back to school, the long-awaited football season begins, leaves turn colors and, for federal employees, the Combined Federal Campaign starts. For Fort Carson, the CFC Kickoff is 11 a.m. Thursday at the Special Events Center. The campaign runs through Dec. 15. “The kickoff will be a great time for Soldiers, civilians and Families to enjoy a chili cook-off, as well as visit information booths for more than 80 charities, approved by CFC to receive donations,” said Capt. Shiloh Harless, Fort Carson CFC project manager. According to the Pikes Peak CFC website, CFC is the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with more than 200 campaigns across the U.S. and internationally that help raise millions of dollars each year. “It is not about the goal, it’s about the need” is

the theme for this year’s campaign. “Reaching the financial goals has been the focus in past years,” said Capt. Shannon Smart, Fort Carson CFC project manager. “This year, the focus is turning to the need, no matter how much money you can contribute, every dollar goes to helping a charity.” The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is

employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. “Every unit, to the company level, has a key worker who will provide the donation materials and assist the Soldier or federal civilian in contributing,” said Harless. “Posters and other materials will be distributed throughout units.” There is also an opportunity to contribute online; more information will be available at a later time. By providing and expanding a range of donation options for federal employees to make meaningful differences in the world, the CFC has helped raise more than $6 billion since donor contributions began being tracked in 1964. The CFC is the only authorized solicitation of federal employees in their workplaces on behalf of approved charitable organizations. Last year, CFC of the Pikes Peak Region, including Fort Carson community members, donated nearly $2.3 million, with $690,386 coming back to the Fort Carson community, said Smart. A list of the available charities can be found at http://www.peakcfc.com.

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Policy stabilizes EFMP Families Fort Carson Public Affairs Office A recent military personnel message announced the Army policy on stabilization for military Families with special medical or educational needs. Military Personnel Message 13235, released Aug. 22, clarifies guidelines for the stabilization process. “The Army is committed to the health, safety and well-being of its Soldiers and their Family members with special needs. Army policy allows for military Families with special needs to be stabilized for four years so medical or educational services, which cannot be immediately replicated or and/or acquired elsewhere, are not disrupted,” the message stated. “The stabilization for the exceptional Family member does not apply to the Soldier.” Soldiers with exceptional Family members may still be required to travel on temporary status for “combat or operational deployments, training exercises or for personnel management or professional development reasons,” according to the message, and the four-year stabilization period starts on the day the Family member began receiving the required services. “Despite the fact that (permanent change of station) moves are a way of life in the Army, this new guidance demonstrates that our policy makers

are realizing the impact that PCS moves can have on services needed to support and sustain quality of life for some of our more significant needs exceptional Family members,” said Susan Moyer, Fort Carson Exceptional Family Member Program manager. “I am overjoyed that this policy has been put into place.” One or more of the following criteria must be met to establish eligibility for stabilization q A permanent change of station move would disrupt access to necessary medical or educational services that would place the exceptional Family member’s health, safety or development in jeopardy q The Family member has a diagnosis that requires extensive support from TRICARE, state and local resources that would be difficult to replicate or reacquire in a timely manner q The Family has multiple exceptional Family members receiving a combination of TRICARE, state and local services that would be difficult to replicate or reacquire in a timely manner Soldiers must submit a Department of the Army Form 4187 routed through the chain of command to request stabilization. For more information, contact EFMP at 526-4590.

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communication,” said Capt. Sean Pearl, CH-47 Chinook pilot and commander, Company B, 2nd GSAB. “Pilots have to be real steady on the controls and crewmembers have to make distance calls. These factors are crucial when you have about 100 feet worth of blades spinning front to back. They were spot on making sure (pilots) are clear of objects.” Aircrews said conducting evacuation missions hit them more emotionally than some of their experiences with overseas deployments. “I’ve deployed and helped people of other countries,” said Pantoja. “It felt great to help them, but it’s a different feeling when you’re helping fellow Americans. The photos and videos don’t show the true picture of the devastation of the floods in the mountains. These people, Americans, had to leave their homes; it hurt me to see them hurting. The look of relief on their faces after being rescued validated why we are here, and it drives us.” Mountains make it challenging to evacuate people, but the pilots and crews have been training in similar terrain to prepare for these kinds of missions, said Lt. Col. Tyler Smith, UH-60 Black Hawk pilot and battalion commander, 2nd GSAB, 4th Avn. Reg. “Our pilots have done a lot of training to be comfortable flying in mountainous environments,” said Smith. “The high altitudes limit the power of the aircraft, and every pilot gets to experience that lag in power during training. As a commander and pilot, because of training we did, I had no concerns that my pilots would make the right decisions.” Even though rescue operations have ceased for 4th CAB, Soldiers were still amped up and ready to help the surrounding Colorado communities with the flood epidemic. “The Soldiers of our organization are a

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mission-focused group that wants to be part of the action and love to help out,” said Smith. “My only fear was that it would be hard to pull the Soldiers off the mountain after they started the mission, just like the Black Forest Fire missions. These guys would fly till their eyeballs fell out, if it meant helping the community.” The day after operations ceased, Air Force Col. Daniel Miller, Title 10 deputy to the dual status commander, Joint Task Force Centennial, recognized the 2nd GSAB aircrews for the work they did during the Colorado floods and awarded the Colorado National Guard Achieve-ment Medal to Smith and 1st Sgt. Damion Vaughn, Company A, 2nd GSAB, at Butts Army Airfield on Fort Carson, Sept. 20. The Colorado Office of Emergency Management reports more than 16,100 homes across the state have been damaged by flooding and nearly 1,900 have been destroyed. Photo by Dee McNutt

Air Force Col. Daniel Miller, left, Title 10 deputy to the dual status commander, Joint Task Force Centennial, recognizes 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, aircrews for work they did during the Colorado floods, at Butts Army Airfield on Fort Carson, Sept. 20. Photo by Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault


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Building dedication honors fallen Soldier By Staff Sgt. Christopher Jelle 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

“(He was) the only white student in a school of 1,200 kids.” He introduced himself with a joke and handed her a picture of himself on a football card, which she still keeps today. MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Family, “He was an over-the-top, biggerfriends, military representatives and than-life kind of kid,” said Frost. state officials gathered in Tennessee Fox enlisted in the Army and Sept. 14 for the dedication of the Spc. entered into basic training in March Christopher Fox Tactical Equipment 2005. By fall of the same year, he was Maintenance Facility. stationed at Fort Carson and scheduled The building was dedicated by to deploy to Iraq. leadership from the Army Reserve’s “He loved what he did and the 81st Regional Support Command. people he did it with,” said Frost. Billy Manley, the building com“He wasn’t always happy about mander and supervisor, said the facility the location or the conditions, but he is designed to support the tactical mainloved what he did.” tenance needs of Army Reserve units in While deployed, he was assigned Memphis and the surrounding area. to the 1st. Bn., 68th Armor Reg., and Kay Jackson, left, aunt, and Amy Frost, mother figure, unveil the bronze plaque that will Manley submitted Fox’s name for be affixed to the Spc. Christopher T. Fox Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facility, responsible for patrolling one of the the dedication after a chance encounter during a dedication ceremony, Sept. 14 in Millington, Tenn. Fox was killed in 2008, while rivers and mentoring the local police. at a doctor’s office with Kay Jackson, deployed to Iraq as an infantryman with the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Throughout the tour, Fox was known Fox’s aunt. for keeping the morale high through Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “We just got to talking about the his jokes and singing. Manley said he chose Fox because he is from the military, and she mentioned her nephew was killed in “Spc. Fox was the one Soldier who everybody Iraq,” said Manley. “At the time, I was still looking for local area and was killed relatively recently. He pro- went to,” said 1st Sgt. Jesus Medina, senior nonsomebody (to dedicate the building to) and it just posed Fox’s name to the 81st RSC leadership, and, once commissioned officer, Company B, 1st Bn. 68th dawned on me, as she started talking about his back- they agreed, contacted the Family and began speaking Armor Reg., and Fox’s platoon sergeant during that with Amy Frost, who considers Fox her own son. ground, the unit he was with and how it happened.” first deployment. “He was the guy that even the Frost spoke at the ceremony, wearing a leather leadership would go to for a ‘pick me up.’ The Soldiers Fox, an infantryman, was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored vest bearing Fox’s photo and unit insignias. just gravitated to him.” She recalled how she met Fox while working as a Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, when After redeploying and spending a year back he was killed by small-arms fire during a dismounted teacher at an inner city high school in Memphis, in See Fox on Page 18 the spring of 2003. patrol in the Adhamiyah district of Baghdad.

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Odierno holds first virtual town hall By Lisa A. Ferdinando Army News Service WASHINGTON — Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno held his first virtual town hall, where he fielded questions on a range of topics, including the budget, mental health counseling and readiness. As Congress warns of a possible closure of the federal government, Odierno told the forum, Tuesday, that a complete government shutdown could delay payments to Soldiers and Army civilians. “Soldiers will be required to work and will be paid, but it could be delayed depending on Congress’ decision,” he wrote. Odierno held the town hall through his Facebook page, and received more than 200 questions and comments during the hourlong event. He continued to reply to questions after the conclusion of the event. Odierno was joined in the town hall by Lt. Gen. Bill Grisoli, director of the Army staff; Lt. Gen. Howard Bromberg, Army deputy chief of staff, manpower and personnel; Maj. Gen. Al Aycock, director of operations for Installation Management Command; and Brig. Gen. John Cho, deputy commanding general from the Office of the Surgeon General. If full sequestration is implemented, Odierno said, there is a “good chance” that the end strength of the active-duty Army — the total number of Soldiers — could drop as low as 420,000. During the height of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the active-duty Army had as many as 570,000 Soldiers.

We have to take a balanced approach, which allows us to ensure that we sustain the right end-strength with the right amount of readiness, (while) still being able to invest in future modernization of the force,” he said. Programs that strengthen Families and Soldiers are critical to the force, Odierno said. “We consider Family programs and Family readiness for our Soldiers to be our highest priority,” he said. The Army is reviewing Family programs to ensure they are efficient and effective, Odierno said. Local commanders will have the flexibility to adjust programs to meet the specific needs of their installation or unit. “We remain committed to our Families’ and Soldiers’ quality of life and are dedicated to building and sustaining resilience of every Soldier and Family member,” he said. Over the next several years, Odierno said, the Army will begin to reduce its size. “We must never forget that we must constantly be able to take care of our Soldiers and Families as we do this,” he said. “We’ll re-invest in our readiness and we’ll continue key programs that allow us to sustain a modernized Army.” He stressed that mental health counseling is critical for those who need it; Soldiers should not be punished or stigmatized for seeking help, he said. “This is a very difficult issue. We want to have a policy that encourages everyone to come forward to seek assistance. We are going to work this with all those involved,” he wrote, in response to a question about what he

“We consider Family programs and Family readiness for our Soldiers to be our highest priority.” — Gen. Raymond T. Odierno

would do to make sure Soldiers are not scared off from seeking mental health assistance. Addressing the Army uniform currently being worn in Afghanistan, the OCP, or “Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern,” Odierno said the Army is studying the viability of that uniform. “They appear to be the most effective uniforms that protect our Soldiers, and are most effective in a variety of scenarios that we’ve looked at,” he said, noting that he expects a decision soon on whether the Army will stick with that uniform. Answering a question about physical fitness training, Odierno said the Army is doing “significant studies” on what is the right type of physical training for the Army. “We have learned over the last 12 years of war, that our physical fitness programs did not properly prepare us for the rigors of conflict,” he said. He said the Army Training and Doctrine Command is looking into what is the best way to develop a

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Carson salutes Gold Star mothers Story and photos by Spc. Nathan Thome 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Gold Star mothers attended a celebration luncheon held in their honor by Survivor Outreach Services at the Fallen Heroes Family Center, Sept. 19. The luncheon included a meal cooked by members of the Fort Carson Culinary Arts Team, a raffle giveaway and a resiliency class. “On behalf of (Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson), this is a wonderful program. I have never seen anything like this before; this is special, and will continue for years to come,” said Brig. Gen. Michael Bills, acting senior commander, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson. The luncheon is usually held on the last Sunday of September, because it is the day of national recognition of Gold Star mothers. “We celebrated this early, because a lot of the mothers are going to Washington, D.C., at the end of the month to join the national event,” said Gigi Wilson, SOS financial counselor. “This is in recognition of their sacrifices, because they lost a (child); it’s a way of showing that we are here for them.” Members of the culinary arts team and Olebria Green-Lassien, a Gold Star Mom, made the luncheon possible; with the cooks’ skills in the kitchen, and Green-Lassien’s specialized menu. “This is a very good cause. It’s for mothers who have lost a lot and sacrificed a lot, so doing this for them is special,” said Spc. Angela Williams, food service specialist, Headquarters Support Company, 404th Aviation Support Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Inf. Div. “It makes them feel that they are wanted and needed, and that they can be appreciated for their sacrifice.” When Williams heard about the

luncheon, she spoke with her leaders to assist with the event. “I coordinated with my leaders to see if they could help out in the decorations, cake and food,” she said. “There was a lot of work put into it, but they were willing to help us out, because it’s a good cause.” Williams said she loved the feeling of honoring the Gold Star mothers. “If they ask me to come back next year, I’ll help them do it all over again.” June Wigglesworth, a Gold Star mother and native of Hawaii, attended the event. “It’s extremely important that they comfort the Families, because they’ve given so much, given up their son or daughter — that’s such a supreme sacrifice,” said Wigglesworth. “It helps the Families to know at least they were appreciated. So this is very much welcomed. It’s very comforting.”

Brig. Gen. Michael Bills, acting senior commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, greets Eiko Wigglesworth, a Gold Star grandmother, during the Gold Star Mother’s Day celebration luncheon at the Fallen Heroes Family Center, Sept. 19.

Spc. Demetrius Wells, power generation equipment repairer, 183rd Maintenance Company, 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, gives a white rose to Olebria GreenLassien, during the Gold Star Mother’s Day luncheon, Sept. 19.

Fort Carson Culinary Arts Team members Spc. Chainisha Williams, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and Sgt. Shawn Graham, Group Support Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), serve the Gold Star Mother’s Day meal, Sept. 19.


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Soldiers conquer 192-mile relay race Story and photos by 2nd Lt. Patrick Goddeyne 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

Ten field artillery officers finished in seventh place overall and fourth in the Regular - Men’s Open division against a field of 190 teams in the Ragnar Relay race through the mountains of Colorado, Sept. 7-8. The race consisted of 192 miles of Colorado highway, recreational paths and roads through ski resorts, mountain communities and wilderness areas. While most teams competed with 12 runners, the Fort Carson squad had only 10 — nine officers from the 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and one officer from 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg., 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div. “It’s a monumental task to run 192 miles through the Rocky Mountains,” said Capt. Justin Hunter, commander, Battery B, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., and team captain. “I wanted my fellow leaders to challenge themselves and be exposed to this kind of team-building activity so that they can introduce it to their units when they eventually take command.” The team of officers trained for the relay race on Fort Carson with weekly paced distance runs to prepare every team member to run at least three relay legs, with some legs consisting of distances of up to 11.4 miles and at elevations up to 10,662 feet. No member of the team had participated in a multi-day relay race before. “Originally, our goal was to have fun, get to know each other better and make sure that everyone just gets through it without injury,” said 1st Lt. Daniel Considine, executive officer, Battery A, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg. “Once we realized that we were setting a good pace, we got really competitive and no one on the team wanted to slow it down.”

It took more than 27 hours for the team to complete the course. The team had to be split into two groups, separated into vans, in order to maintain round-the-clock running. One group would run six legs while the other would rest, eat and attempt to get some sleep. After six legs, which averaged 32 miles, the other group took over running duty. The team averaged 8 minutes, 20 seconds per mile over the 192-mile course, with elevations ranging from 5,776-10,662 feet. “You could tell at the end of each leg that they’d run their absolute hardest,” said Capt. Joshua McCaskill, commander, Battery A, 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg. “No matter how tired you were, or how bad your legs hurt, watching your teammate push himself as hard as he could motivated each of us, every time, to run our absolute hardest as well. That alone made the entire event worth it, in my eyes.” Team members said the relay race was about fun, camaraderie and learning to push the body a little harder, for the benefit of the group and the pride of the unit. The officers now have a bond of completing a 192-mile race together.

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Above: Capt. Jacob Tiernan, right, assistant operations officer, 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, starts the first leg of the 192-mile Ragnar Relay at Copper Mountain Resort, Sept. 8. Left: 1st Lt. Peter Rome, executive officer, left, Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, hands off the baton to 2nd Lt. Greg Punsalan, fire direction officer, Battery B, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., as he begins the 30th leg of the Ragnar Relay in Basalt, Sept. 9.


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Story and photos by Spc. Andrew Ingram 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

very clear understanding of our piece in this mission,” said Sgt. Joseph Luna, infantryman, Company B. “Rehearsals prepared us for each of the moving pieces.” Luna said watching his Soldiers and comrades throughout the simulated operation underscored his conviction that his unit would succeed at any real-world mission they might face. “I feel confident that I can take my team into a firefight and they would do the right thing,” Luna said. “Training in this environment has really opened up the eyes of the Soldiers who have never deployed before, and I feel 100-percent safe with these guys on the left and right of me watching my back.” As the Regulars advanced on their objective, battalion leaders designated a few Soldiers as casualties for their comrades to drag to safety and perform lifesaving aid under fire, while others continued to clear the town of enemy combatants. The exercise concluded with the highvalue target neutralized and the village secured. Complex and realistic training exercises help junior Soldiers reach the level of motivation and focus needed to excel, said Spc. David Martin, infantryman, Company B. “This exercise is the ‘train how we fight’ mentality at its best,” he said. “Tonight’s mission mirrored everything we’ve been doing for the past 10 or 12 years, and helped us develop a focus I hope we can maintain as we all continue our military careers.”

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — The sound of helicopters pierced the warm desert night in Kuwait as 10 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters swooped in for a landing. Infantrymen with night vision optics attached to their helmets and weapons gripped tightly in their hands filed out of the helicopters and quietly faded into the night. The Soldiers, all from Company B, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conducted an air assault exercise and urban assault training mission at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Sept. 6. “We want to develop our training around the conflicts going on today, which is essentially urban operations,” said Sgt. Maj. Thomas Price, operations sergeant major, 1st Bn., Staff Sgt. Vincent Cimino, fire support specialist, Company B, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, performs a radio check in preparation for an air assault exercise at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Sept. 6.

22nd Inf. Reg. “We aren’t facing enemy combatants here in Kuwait, but this type of training prepares us for the most likely contingencies, should we deploy to another country with a more combat-centric mission.” Under blackout conditions, using only ambient light and night vision optics, the “Regulars” moved tactically from Udairi Army Airfield to the Camp Buehring Training Village, with the mission to capture or kill a high-value target, entrenched in the simulated urban environment. Price said every aspect of the mission, from the initial planning to the cordon and search of the simulated town, provided valuable insights for Soldiers throughout the battalion formation. “Any training we conduct obviously helps our Soldiers become more proficient in their basic tactics, techniques and procedures, but our young leaders also learn how to plan for missions and direct Soldiers under fire,” he said. “Those leaders learn how to train better, to develop their Soldiers better and instill a strong work ethic.” Upon reaching the training village, the Soldiers began to secure the area around their target before taking simulated indirect and small arms fire from within the town. The infantrymen returned fire and infiltrated the village. “From the beginning, each of us had a

Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, prepare for an air assault exercise at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Sept. 6.

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CSM shares Puerto Rican heritage Story and photo by Spc. Robert Holland 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division Command Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Rivera’s fondest memories and the thing he misses most from his days in Caguas, Puerto Rico, is the tradition of parrandas. “(Parrandas) is nothing more than your family going to another family member’s house with a bunch of musicians and singing typical Puerto Rican Christmas songs, while the owner of the house cooks a traditional feast,” said Rivera, senior enlisted leader, 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “It is the Puerto Rican version of caroling.” He credits his successful military career to his upbringing in Puerto Rico. The strong sense of family and duty that the Puerto Rican culture emphasizes was instilled in him, he said. “My parents taught me, starting when I was a little kid, to take care of your brothers and sisters no matter what the circumstances are,”

Rivera said. “That has been my philosophy throughout my whole Army career — to treat each one of my (Soldiers) like my own Family.” Military service played a large role in shaping Rivera’s life growing up in Puerto Rico. “My inspiration, and main influence why I joined the Army, was because my seven uncles had all served,” Rivera said. “They were veterans from

World War II, Korea and Vietnam.” Rivera plans to celebrate his heritage during Hispanic Heritage Month by lending his musical talents to Fort Carson’s National Hispanic Heritage Celebration, at the Elkhorn Conference Center, Monday at 2:30 p.m. “All my (Soldiers) are tracking the celebration at Elkhorn.” Rivera said. “Of course they are looking forward to make fun of their command sergeant major

playing congas and singing salsa music.” The celebration will not end there for Rivera. He is also planning to celebrate at home with his Family, by preparing a Puerto Rican feast in honor of his heritage, he said. Rivera said his Hispanic heritage has benefited him in many ways, including learning English as a second language. He enjoys a successful career serving his country, and has made it to the highest enlisted grade a Soldier can attain. Hispanic Heritage Month runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and the Army recognizes it as a time to highlight the achievements, contributions and the sacrifices Soldiers of Hispanic heritage have made defending the nation through their dedicated military service.

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Miscellaneous Soldier Show — Army Entertainment accepts nominations from Army active, Reserve and National Guard component Soldiers to participate in programs and special events produced by Army Entertainment, such as The United States Army Soldier Show. Applications are accepted year-round but must be received by Nov. 1 for consideration for the following year. Applications are available at http://www. armymwr.com/recleisure/entertainment/experience (underscore)army(underscore)entertainment.aspx. The Directorate of Public Works Housing Division — is now located in building 1225. Parking for building 1225 is located off of Felkins Street. The entrance to the Housing Division is on the west side of building 1225. For more information, call 323-7016. Finance travel processing — All inbound and outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it Yourself ” Moves, servicemember and Family member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. Self-help weed control program — Department of Defense regulations require training for people applying pesticides on military installations. Units interested in participating in the program must send Soldiers for training on the proper handling, transportation and application of herbicides. Once individuals are properly trained by the Directorate of Public Works base operations contractor, Fort Carson Support Services, Soldiers can be issued the appropriate products and equipment so units can treat weeds in rocked areas around their unit. Weed control training sessions for Soldiers are available the first and third Monday of the month through September from 10 a.m. to noon in building 3711. Products and equipment will be available for Soldiers on a hand receipt. Each unit may send up to five people for training. For more information about the DPW Self-Help Weed Control Program, call 896-0852. First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is located in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The office assists Soldiers with room assignments and terminations. For more information call 526-9707. Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of Public Works has an incentive program to prevent recyclable waste from going to the landfill. Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned for the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and every participating battalion receives money quarterly. Call 526-5898 for more information about the program. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second Tuesday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Stack Dining Facility, building 2330. The club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the most highly-decorated Soldier in American history. The original SAMC started in 1986 at Fort Hood, Texas. By 1994, the club had spread throughout the Army. To be a member, a Soldier must be recognized as an NCO of the highest quality, demonstrating both leadership and performance. Armywide, SMAC membership is between 1 and 2 percent. Contact SAMC president Sgt. 1st Class Gilbert Guzman Jr. at 526-3576 or email [email protected] for information. Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone numbers and points of contact for services: • Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson Support Services service order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use this number for Special Forces briefings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. Special Operations Forces briefings are held Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. Briefings are held in building 1430, room 123. Call 524-1461 or visit http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.

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Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation DFAC

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Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: Closed Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. (Wilderness Road Complex) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: Closed LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: Closed emergencies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. [email protected] when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing or emergency service is required. • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey. [email protected]. • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email [email protected]. • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ @mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. • Base operations contracting officer representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 or email [email protected] for questions on snow removal, grounds maintenance and contractor response to service orders. • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at 524-0786 or email [email protected] to request latrines, for service or to report damaged or overturned latrines. • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Support Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or email [email protected] to request a facility, parking or regulatory traffic sign. The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building 1430, room 233. During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for after hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051. Briefings 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays in building 1430, room 150, from noon to 1 p.m. Soldiers must be private to sergeant first class with a minimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S. citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524-2691 or visit http://www. goarmy.com/ranger.html. Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — is held Oct. 16-18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Veterans Chapel. Class is limited to the first 50 people. Call 526-5613/5614 for details. Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noon the second and third Wednesday of each month at the Freedom Performing Arts Center, building 1129 at the corner of Specker Avenue and Ellis Street. The Retirement Services Office recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to the briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days of their expiration term of service, but must attend no later than 30 days prior to their ETS or start of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for more information. Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA processes to include turning in excess property,

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43rd tracks vehicles across Afghanistan By Staff Sgt. Joe Stone 43rd Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office, 1st Theater Sustainment Command

Army uses 10K forklifts, so when we see a 10K parts traveled by air, sending a Soldier to hand carry forklift for (one of the engineer battalions) we know or escort them if necessary. Parts now usually arrive we’re talking about an 11K forklift.” in four to five days instead of taking as long as Tracking the vehicles was not the only problem; five to six weeks by ground. ordering replacement parts was also an issue. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jeremy Smith, mainte“When we got here, the engineer fleet pretty nance technician, support operations maintenance, much had nothing at the (supply support activity) for 43rd SB CMRE, is convinced that being proactive spare parts,” said Staff Sgt. Brian has been one of the keys to the Blair, noncommissioned officer section’s success. in charge, support operations “When we come up with a maintenance, 43rd SB CMRE. problem, we immediately start “All of our parts were coming working on multiple solutions,” from Kuwait or the (U.S.).” Smith said. “It’s helped us to save Parts are stocked in an SSA time, because that’s what it’s all so they will be available when about, minimizing downtime.” needed. The type and number Working well together and of parts is controlled by an cross-training on each other’s authorized stockage listing. duties has built a successful “We did an (authorized stockteam, said 1st Lt. Antoine age listing) review … So we could Dawoud, deputy officer in charge, start getting some of the engineer support operations maintenance, parts into the SSAs so we could 43rd SB CMRE. have the parts locally,” said Blair. “It makes a difference when The parts were added to you work with a team that is — Chief Warrant Officer 2 helping each other out,” said the SSAs and have helped Jeremy Smith Dawoud. “It makes a difference speed up the maintenance process, Blair said. when they want to mentor you “A lot of the stuff that goes down, we never see it despite their rank or your rank. I came in here and on the (report) because they had the part on hand and they just took me under their wing.” got (the vehicle repaired) the same day,” he said. The maintenance section’s performance is indicaAnother issue that was slowing down repairs was tive of the quality of the personnel and their work the movement process, said Rosario. When parts ethic, said Col. Todd Heussner, commander, 43rd SB. from one location were needed at another location, “We’ve got a quartermaster, a transportation they almost always traveled by convoy. officer, an electronics tech and a welder,” said Instead of the usual practice of shipping the parts Heussner. “Their ability to work outside their by ground, Rosario and his team started ensuring the specialties is commendable.”

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — When 43rd Sustainment Brigade took over as the U.S. Central Command Materiel Recovery Element at Kandahar, Afghanistan, in February, vehicle maintenance status was reported to be more than 98 percent available. As the maintenance section dug in, they found that the numbers were misleading. Engineering equipment, such as forklifts and earth moving equipment, was not listed on the report, skewing the numbers, according to Maj. Benjamin Rosario, officer in charge, support operations maintenance, 43rd SB. Because the equipment was not accounted for, if any of it became inoperative, that did not reflect on the readiness report. “When we looked at the (inoperative vehicle report) we discovered most of the vehicles that were deadlined were not added to the (Standard Army Maintenance System-Enhanced) box; that’s the system we use to follow the deadline reports,” said Rosario. The unit is responsible for tracking more than 3,500 pieces of equipment belonging to three battalions, all with multiple companies, across the Afghanistan theater of operations. More than 750 of those pieces of equipment are vehicles, Rosario said. One battalion’s fleet of vehicles consisted of 60 percent Navy equipment. Because the Navy uses different types of equipment, those vehicles were not put into the tracking system, according to Rosario. To fix the problem the maintenance section had to get creative. “We had to find an Army equivalent and put that into the system,” said Rosario. “The Navy has 11K (thousand pound lift capability) forklifts and the

“When we come up with a problem, we immediately start working on multiple solutions. It’s helped us to save time, because that’s what it’s all about, minimizing downtime.”

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his first deployment at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Eastland said his father and grandfather played a big role in his decision to join and make a career in the Army. “It was all about what they were doing, how they established a way for their Family to be successful, and how they just gave everything for their Family and for their country,” said Eastland. Although war is new to Eastland, living overseas because of the military is not. Eastland’s father, who retired as a master sergeant, was stationed in Panama from 1990-1999, covering much of Eastland’s childhood.

“The culture was totally different; it was like a rainforest environment,” Eastland said, adding there were only two types of seasons in Panama: a “hot season and a rainy season.” KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Eastland’s decision to join the Afghanistan — Spc. Marcus Eastland Army came not only from his father was a student at Texas Southern and grandfather, but also from his University in 2010 when he decided to own role as a father — he and his wife change course and follow in his father have 3-year-old and 5-month-old sons. and grandfather’s footsteps by joining “I had to support my Family, so I the U.S. Army. thought the military was the best Three years later, Eastland, a way,” he said. human resources specialist, Head Before he came to Kandahar in quarters and Headquarters Battalion, July, Eastland went on a trip with his 4th Infantry Division, is serving on wife and children to Las Vegas, San Antonio and New Orleans, among other destinations. “That was our last Family trip together,” he said. “We flew, we road-tripped, we did it all. I wanted them to experience everything.” In addition to his blood Family, Eastland depends on his military family for motivation during the deployment. “You build companionship with people,” he said. “With your team, you become a family — a military family.” He points to many noncommissioned officers as superiors who have helped him along the way, including Command Sgt. Maj. Corey Gill, Sgt. 1st Class Robyn Clements, Staff Sgt. Andrea Madison and Sgt. Stephen Freydenfeldt. These noncommissioned officers wanted to see him Spc. Marcus Eastland, human resources specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th progress as a Soldier and as a Family man, he said. Infantry Division, sorts mail at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 19.

Gill, the HHBN, 4th Infantry Division, command sergeant major, said Eastland understands the importance of connecting his military life with his Family life, instead of separating the two. “He encompasses Family into military success,” Gill said. “Military success allows him to be the caregiver he wants to be for his Family.” Eastland has been under Gill’s charge for about 18 months. “When he first got here, he had some issues,” Gill said. “But every hurdle that seemed to come his way, he overcame. I think he will make a hell of an NCO when the time comes. He’s got all the tools.” Clements, the Regional Command (South) command group platoon sergeant, said Eastland is always striving to improve. “He recognizes his strengths and weaknesses,” she said. “He takes those weaknesses and does what he needs to do to make them into strengths.” Clements said Eastland is “selfpropelled” and that he is not afraid to take on new challenges, such as becoming a noncommissioned officer in the future. Eastland, who during the deployment has been serving in different roles, to include executive administrator for the 4th Inf. Div. chief of staff, plans to make a career out of the Army as well as pursue his college degree. His current focus, however, is to get safely back to his Family and improve himself as a Soldier. “My goal is experience — to get the experience of being deployed in a tactical environment, to become promotable, to re-enlist and be a better Soldier and leader for the future Soldiers I will guide and mentor,” he said.

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Post holds retiree appreciation day Oct. 12 By Nel Lampe Mountaineer staff Military retirees in this area will have only one retiree appreciation day to attend, beginning this year. A Joint Services Retiree Appreciation Day, hosted by Fort Carson and local Air Force installations, will be at Fort Carson Oct. 12, 8 a.m. to noon. “Retiree appreciation day is conducted annually by Fort Carson to keep our retired Soldiers and their Families up to date on changes in their retirement rights, benefits and privileges, and to foster good will between the retired and active-duty community,” said Michael Webb, director of Human Services, U.S. Army Garrison. “This year, Fort Carson is partnering with our Air Force counterparts here in Colorado Springs to

provide a joint retiree appreciation day to better support the 14,000 retirees living in the surrounding area,” he said. Lonnie Cupp, Retiree Council, said that the idea of combining efforts had been talked about in past years, but lean budgets brought about the decision to combine efforts this year for a Joint Services Retiree Appreciation Day. The event begins at 8 a.m. in McMahon Auditorium, with briefings by Army and Air Force officials as well as guest speakers. Retirees from all five branches of military service are invited to attend, Cupp said. Complimentary coffee will be available. Following sessions in the auditorium, attendees will be shuttled to the Special Events Center for the remainder of the event, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon.

A free continental breakfast will be served. Flu shots will be available as well as blood pressure checks and dental screenings. About 40 booths will be staffed by community organizations and agencies with information of interest to retirees and Families and to answer questions. Retirees, spouses or widows/widowers who need wills, identification cards or powers of attorney will be transported to the appropriate office for assistance. Door prizes will be awarded during the event, according to Carolyn Hill, chief, Transitions/ Retirements at Fort Carson. The Exchange and commissary will run specials throughout the day. “If the weather is good, we usually get about 2,000 retirees and spouses,” said Cupp. With the addition of Air Force retirees ”there may be 500 more in attendance.”

Safety first

Photo by Sgt. Marcus Fichtl

Soldiers of the 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, put on their personal protective equipment prior to a motorcycle check ride from Fort Carson’s Iron Horse Park to Pueblo, Sept. 18. Fifteen Soldiers received a 45-minute class on motorcycle safety and conducted safety inspections of all their bikes prior to the ride. Senior motorcyclists of the “Lonestar” Battalion encouraged safety and to always ride with other people.

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home, Fox deployed a second time in the fall of 2007. The following March, he was injured in a blast from a roadside bomb, earning him a Purple Heart, before being killed in September. “On Sept. 30, 2008, two Army personnel in dress greens rang my doorbell at 6 a.m.,” Frost said, recalling the moment. “I will forever have that memory burned into my mind. “All I asked was that (he) would

be remembered and taken care of for the rest of time and given the honor due, by having him buried in a veteran’s cemetery,” she said. “I just wanted him remembered as a hero and given the respect of someone who died fighting for their country.” Knowing how much the Army, Fox’s unit and the people he served with meant to him, Frost extended an invitation to the dedication ceremony to the “Silver Lions” Battalion. “When asked to participate in today’s ceremony, we accepted without

hesitation,” said Lt. Col. Jeremy Wilson, commander, 1st Bn., 68th Armor Reg., during opening remarks. “We simply did not want to be anywhere else.” Three members of the unit traveled from Fort Carson to attend the ceremony to help honor the memory of one of their fallen heroes. “I’m really grateful to be out here and have a chance to meet (Fox’s) mom,” said Medina. “I’m really honored, and I really have to give it to the Family and Millington as a whole, who have shown an amazing hospitality.”

“It was amazing to see the people come down from Fort Carson,” said Frost. “It really shows me that they care and they won’t let (Fox’s) name be forgotten.” Some of Fox’s personal items in a display case, a flag and the plaques from the dedication ceremony will be given a special place in the new facility to honor its namesake. “I hope to provide the Family with some closure by being able to come out here and look at the display case and the memorial,” said Manley.

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Community helps prevent pollution Story and photo by Susan C. Galentine Directorate of Public Works Net Zero outreach and public relations “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” — Dr. Seuss, “The Lorax.” Members of the community showed they cared during the Pollution Prevention Week household hazardous waste collection event Fort Carson hosted Sept. 18 at the old commissary parking lot by dropping off no longer needed products and electronics to ensure items were disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Pollution Prevention Week, an observance held the third week of September each year, is promoted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a way to protect people and the environment. The Fort Carson event, open to Soldiers, Family members, Department of Defense civilians, retirees and contractors, drew about 130 people interested in unloading unwanted household hazardous waste products. “I recycle all the time,” said Sgt. 1st Class Mary Jackson, Headquarters Support Company, 404th Aviation Support Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, who brought in paint, batteries and

Ryan Brown, second from left, from the Fort Carson Directorate of Public Works Engineering Division, drops off household waste with DPW volunteers at the Fort Carson Pollution Prevention Week household hazardous waste collection event Sept. 18 at the old commissary parking lot.

old light bulbs for drop off. Jackson said she stays motivated to recycle by thinking about her children and lessons she learned as a child. She still remembers seeing an environmental film that showed a turtle with a plastic bag stuck around its neck when she was in school. More than 9,415 pounds of waste was diverted from going to the landfill, moving Fort Carson one step closer to its net zero waste goal. Products such as cleaners, paints,

motor oil and old TVs were collected. The following is a breakdown of pounds of pollution prevented: The 2,214 pounds of household chemicals brought in will be routed through the El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, which had representatives on hand, for proper disposal. About 2,250 pounds of electronic items, including old TVs, were collected. The installation sells old electronic items for a profit to fund

Carson pilots household hazardous waste collection By Susan C. Galentine Directorate of Public Works Net Zero outreach and public relations When Soldiers and Families prepare to move from Fort Carson, the “what do I do with this?” question is bound to crop up when it comes to household chemicals, such as cleaning, automotive and lawn and garden care products, before the moving van pulls up. Spurred by the successful turnouts at Fort Carson’s recent household hazardous waste collection events, the Exchange recycle drop-off location will pilot accepting some common household products beginning Tuesday. The free service is available to Soldiers and Families living on post who have orders to move to a new duty station or are separating from the Army. Fort Carson military and civilian members who live off post in El Paso County can bring their no longer needed household hazardous waste to the county’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility located at 3255 Akers Drive in Colorado Springs. The county offers reusable items to customers of

the facility for free or properly disposes of no longer usable waste. Fort Carson initiated the on-post collection of household products for a number of reasons, said Jack Haflett, Directorate of Public Works pollution prevention consultant. Many products are considered flammable and cannot be packed during moves due to shipping concerns, which results in household hazardous waste ending up in or around dumpsters on the installation. The service also aids in reducing waste generated on Fort Carson, which is one of the installation’s net zero waste objectives. “Our goal is to assist Soldiers with odds and ends that can’t be taken with them and would likely end up in the trash,” said Haflett. While not designated as requiring special hazardous waste disposal, the household chemicals can end up in the stormwater system, which is not good for the environment. The Exchange recycle drop-off location will accept some of the household hazardous waste items taken by the El Paso County HHWF, which is where Fort Carson’s waste will be delivered for reuse, recycling and management. Products that can be brought to the Exchange recycle drop off include: q Household products — aerosols, ammonia, batteries, bleach, cleaners (carpet, drain, oven and toilet), cooking and lamp oils, cosmetics, degreasers, deodorizers, floor cleaners/waxes, furniture polish/wax, laundry products, mothballs, rust removers, silver cleaners and spot removers

the Fort Carson Recycle Program and contributes to installation morale, welfare and recreation funds. The 3,857 pounds of no longer needed latex paint will find new life through a vendor, who mixes the paint for resale. The 894 pounds of used motor oil will be recycled for future reuse.

For more information about the El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste program and acceptable products, visit http://adm.elpasoco.com and click on “Residents,” “Parks & Environmental” and then “Hazardous Household Waste.”

q Paint, stains, solvents — latex, oil-based, aerosol and hobby paints; and lacquers, solvents, stains, strippers, thinners and varnishes q Lawn and garden products — lawn and houseplant fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, rodent poisons and wood preservatives q Automotive products — batteries, cleaners and wax Only household, nonmilitary products can be brought in and containers must be labeled with the contents and have lids. The Exchange recycle drop-off location will not accept mixed products due to safety concerns. Attendants are on duty at the site to assist customers with their household hazardous waste and any other recycle needs. Customers will need to show a copy of their orders before products will be accepted. The drop-off location is open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families can donate nonperishable food items to support Care and Share. Military units with expired products must bring products to the Hazardous Waste Storage Facility, building 9246. For more information about the requirements for disposal of military hazardous waste, call 526-0980.


Curbing gender violence requires cultural change Story and photo by Mike Howard Special to the Mountaineer

“It’s not about a superhero rescue,” Katz said as he walked to his chart board on the stage in McMahon Auditorium. “Imagine this triangle I just drew as a The “bystander” logic of social theorist pyramid. Imagine the tip of the pyramid as the sexual Dr. Jackson Katz, states men and women at all assault incident. Now think about the base of the levels in American society can do things to pyramid, (how it represents) attitudes, beliefs and reduce gender violence before the “point of recent behaviors toward women in our culture. attack” from a man to a woman. “This base is what provides the foundation Katz, an internationally-known expert on the topic, or cultural context for the abusive behavior spoke to about 250 people Sept. 18. Army Community represented at the tip. This is what we want to Service used the presentation to begin a series of change. The idea of the ‘bystander approach’ is events intended to draw attention to the problem to focus on ways that we, as men and women, of domestic violence in military communities. October can challenge each other and interrupt, that is recognized as Domestic Violence Month. it is OK to do these things and think this way.” Katz used this bystander approach in co-founding Mentors in Violence Prevention while working with military and civilian communities to reduce violence. “We have worked to try to figure out ways we can get men and women who are not directly involved in a situation to speak up, challenge or interrupt before, during and after the attack,” he said, speaking of his efforts the last 20 years in both the military and sports culture. “But not remain silent.” Domestic and sexual violence are not “silo” issues, but rather relate to numerous other social problems in civilian and military communities, according to Katz. He listed three immediate impacts: alcohol and substance abuse by victims to escape or selfmedicate from the effects of the abuse; untreated depression among men who are the perpetrators of the abuse; and Dr. Jackson Katz illustrates children who are adversely his point during a lecture affected as witnesses during on gender violence Sept. 18 their developmental years. at McMahon Auditorium. Katz acknowledged that not all domestic and sexual

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DPW sets cooling to heating transition schedule By Bruce Gronczniak Directorate of Public Works Operations and Maintenance Division The Directorate of Public Works operations and maintenance contractor, Fort Carson Support Services, will begin its seasonal transition from cooling to heating Tuesday. Although the process to turn off cooling to buildings begins Tuesday, the heating systems will be activated based on seasonal temperatures or as directed by the garrison commander in order to conserve energy and cut back on installation operations costs. The process to turn off the cooling systems and prepare heating systems for the winter season takes approximately four to six weeks and will be completed based on type of facility to maximize comfort for the users. The following is a tentative schedule, subject to change as weather dictates, for shutting down and isolating cooling systems. During this period, building heating systems will go through

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which consisted of three combat test lanes totaling 40 tasks, a 50-question written test, day and night land navigation, and a 12-mile road-march which had to be completed in three hours or less while carrying a 35-pound rucksack. Candidates were not allowed to perform tasks for a second time and were only allowed to fail a total of three tasks, and miss one out of four points for night land navigation. The written test usually screens out about 25 percent of candidates before going on to the next phase of the course, according to EFMB statistics. “It was the first time I’ve taken the written exam,” Bass said. “I studied quite a bit for it. I felt as if I was back in veterinary school.” Candidates performed the rest of the tasks under simulated small arms fire and simulated artillery explosions during the assessment phase. The combat test lanes were very challenging, said Frerichs. “It was intense,” said Frerichs. “You have to make sure everything is on point.” A lot of preparation was taken to establish the course to include bringing in personnel from the Army’s EFMB test board from Fort Sam Houston, Texas, to verify the Fort Carson course. “We had to reserve (Camp Red Devil),” said Quintanilla. “Then we had to survey the site to figure out where we were going to put everything.” While the heavy rains received in the area forced the tests indoors for a day, the course was able to continue on schedule and seven Soldiers walked across the finish line Sept. 18, knowing they had finished what they had set out to accomplish. “It’s a symbol of pride in what we do and what we stand for. It’s the pinnacle of what we do in the medical profession,” said Bass. For the individuals who didn’t earn the EFMB, next year they will have another chance. On average, most people don’t earn the badge until their second or third try, according to Quintanilla. “They just have to keep going. If it’s something they want, they have to keep coming for it,” he said.

7 earn badge of honor The following Soldiers met the challenge and earned the Expert Field Medical Badge: • Pfc. Jordan Parker, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division • Pfc. Joshua Frerichs, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd ABCT, • Spc. Thomas Mellone, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div. • Sgt. Toby Barnes, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3rd Bn., 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd ABCT • 2nd Lt. Gregory Knobel, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Bn, 12th Inf. Reg., 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div. • Capt. Brittany McAllister, Company A, 10th Combat Support Hospital • Capt. Molly Byrnes, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 56th Multifunctional Medical Battalion, 62nd Medical Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

Combat medics from throughout 4th Infantry Division rehearse loading a patient into a helicopter Sept. 10 during the practice week prior to the Expert Field Medical Badge testing. Photo by Spc. Robert Holland

Staff Sgt. Dwight Abrahams, medical treatment sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, accounts for his assigned equipment as he packs a rucksack in preparation for a 12-mile road march during the Expert Field Medical Badge course held at Camp Red Devil training area Sept. 18.

Photo by Sgt. Grady Jones

Simulated artillery and gunfire echoed through Camp Red Devil as Soldiers, playing the role of casualties, cried for help while being loaded onto air ambulances by medics competing for the Expert Field Medical Badge, Sept. 7-18. In the end, seven health care specialists, out of 185 candidates, earned the prestigious badge. “It’s the mark of the elite,” said Lt. Col. Brian Spangler, EFMB test board chairman and executive officer, 10th Combat Support Hospital. “You have to be sharp mentally and physically.” The EFMB is the Army health care profession’s equivalent to the Expert Infantryman Badge and, once earned, becomes a permanent decoration on the Soldier’s uniform. “I think (the EFMB) symbolizes hard work, dedication and sacrifice — just being the best you can be,” said Capt. Christopher Bass, veterinarian, 438th Medical Detachment (Veterinary Services), 10th CSH. “It’s not just about being in great shape or the smartest person. You have to be really well-rounded. You have to be confident in yourself and confident in your abilities.” The EFMB course has an average 15-18 percent passing rate across the Army, said Staff Sgt. Robert Mullins, treatment platoon sergeant, Company C, 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div. Some consider it the toughest badge to earn in the Army, including Pfc. Joshua Frerichs, health care specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd ABCT. “I really, really wanted this badge,” said Frerichs. “I wasn’t going to let anything get in my way of getting it.” EFMB recipients are considered to be among the top health care Soldiers in the Army. Soldiers in all health care fields are eligible to earn the right to wear the badge. “It means to be one of the best of the best,” said Sgt. 1st Class Rosario Quintanilla, medical platoon sergeant,

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div. The 12-day course was divided into two, six-day periods; one period for standardization and one for assessments. Candidates had to successfully complete the assessment stage,

The command team of 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Lt. Col. Allen Leth, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Wray Gabelmann, right, walk alongside Expert Field Medical Badge candidate Staff Sgt. Dwight Abrahams, medical treatment sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., during the 12-mile road march of the EFMB course at Camp Red Devil, Sept. 18. Photo by Sgt. Grady Jones

By Sgt. Grady Jones 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

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MADD awards Carson officer By Andrea Stone Mountaineer staff

For the second year in a row, a Fort Carson police officer, Paul Engebretson, has won an award for outstanding military dedication to underage drinking and impaired driving prevention. The award was presented by Mothers Against Drunk Driving at a ceremony in Denver, Sept. 18. “Paul is our No. 1 (driving under the influence) enforcement officer on the midshift,” said Lt. Thomas Prayne, watch commander. “He’s always got the highest numbers. He is one of the experts in the area.” Engebretson has been with the Fort Carson police for four years. Prior to that, he spent eight years as a military policeman in the Army. Not only does he have some of the best statistics in the department, he also teaches standard field sobriety testing, educates the community on the dangers of drunk driving and trains other officers to look for subtle clues of alcohol impairment. In Colorado, the blood alcohol limit for DUI is .08 percent. Driving while ability impaired is

defined as .05 to .079 percent. For those under 21, DUI is defined as a blood alcohol level of .02 percent. “It gets difficult once you hit the lower levels like .08,” Engebretson said. “You have people who are really drunk, and those are easy to find. When you get somebody who’s really borderline … it becomes more difficult because the signs just aren’t as prevalent, and it takes a lot more experience and training to be able to detect that.” “He gives these little clues, these indicators to these young (MPs) so that they’re a little bit smarter on it, too,” Prayne said. During classroom training, the officers train on how to detect drunk and impaired drivers and how to use the equipment. Engebretson likes to supplement that training with a visit to the barracks. “We’ll go find some people at the barracks who’ve been drinking, and we’ll practice there so (the officers) can get proficient before they

go out,” he said. “It builds their confidence a little and allows them to understand it a little better because it’s different (from training). “(The classroom) is a controlled environment. They know that they’re drunk, but when you get out in the real world, it’s different because you don’t know how much they’ve had to drink,” he said. “That way we can differentiate from one or two beers to (even more).” Going to the barracks not only allows the police an opportunity to train, it also gives Engebretson a chance to educate Soldiers. “I’ll ask them, ‘Hey, do you think that you’d be safe to operate a vehicle?’” he said. After giving them a sobriety test, they’re sometimes surprised by the results. “His hard work and dedication, it’s something that you don’t actually see,” Prayne said. “The lives that he has saved, you can’t even calculate it. It’s amazing the work he has done.”

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Reducing stigma goal for month By Andrea Stone Mountaineer staff

awareness of disability employment issues and the resources available. Federal law requires employers At first glance, National Disability to make reasonable accommodations, Employment Awareness Month might when needed, for their employees. seem like just another commemorative “The courts have looked really month, but for one in four of today’s unfavorably on employers who don’t 20-year-olds, it will be personal. make an effort,” Gale said. A fact sheet from the U.S. Social Most of the time, reasonable accomSecurity Administration estimates that modation doesn’t have to entail major about 25 percent of 20-year-olds will renovations and expensive changes. become disabled before they retire. Nearly 20 percent of accommo“As we age … we are likely to dations are free, and more than 80 become disabled in our working percent cost less than $1,000, careers, so we need to figure out according to the Department of ways to ensure that our valued Defense Computer/Electronic employees continue their service,” Accommodations program. The said Tami Gale, Fort Carson’s Equal average cost of accommodation in Employment Opportunity manager. fiscal 2012 was $311. The goal of the month is to increase “We try to educate managers that most of the things that they would need to accommodate an individual with a disability in the workplace (are minor),” she said. When managers don’t know how to accommodate an employee or don’t have available funds, the EEO is a resource. “We tell supervisors that if you don’t feel like you have the capability to say ‘yes’ to an accommodation … come to us, and we’ll facilitate that,” Gale said. Another resource is the Job Accommodation Network, a service provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. The network provides guidance on what accommodations are available for different — Tami Gale types of disabilities. “Our aim isn’t to punish managers who don’t

“Employees or applicants don’t have to tell us about their disabilities until after they’re hired and need an accommodation to do their job.”

accommodate disabilities,” Gale said. “Rather, we want everyone to recognize that circumstances of our civilian workforce can change overnight, and we need to do what we can to accommodate them so they can continue to provide valued service.” Another goal for the awareness month is to help managers recognize that there’s a qualified applicant pool they may not have previously considered. “Because (pre-employment screenings) have become so electronic … they wouldn’t know. If they had a list of folks, they wouldn’t have any idea. That’s probably helped to enhance employment,” she said. “Employees or applicants don’t have to tell us about their disabilities until after they’re hired and need an accommodation to do their job.” In spite of the advances, there is still a high unemployment rate among those with a disability, nearly double that for people with no disabilities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Fort Carson does a really great job jumping over that barrier,” Gale said. “The DOD has made that easy for us because they have said they will pay for assistive technologies and accommodations.” In addition, potential employees with disabilities can be brought in through a noncompetitive process, she said. “Once you bring them on, we will help you ensure that they have what is needed to succeed in their job,” she said. The DOD has set a goal to employ disabled people as 7 percent

of their workforce and 2 percent severely disabled. At Fort Carson, 9 percent of the civilian workforce has a disability, and .68 percent has been identified as having a severe disability, a figure they hope to improve, Gale said. Disabilities can strike anyone and can come from the obvious, such as accidents, or they can come about as a result of disease. “(Maybe) you end up with a disease that might start out not causing you any trouble, but over time, as you age, does cause you trouble … you don’t want to necessarily tell your employer because, until now, your employer didn’t need to know,” she said. If employees find themselves in that position, they can contact the disability program manager, Pat Rosas. She will help the employee and the employer work out what reasonable accommodations could be made. “Life happens, and we have to cope with what we get. We’d rather folks recognize that you can continue to work. We want to value you, regardless of what happens. As long as you can continue to do your job, we’re happy to have you,” Gale said. The ultimate goal for the month is to decrease the stigma associated with disabilities. “This should just be one more thing that we do,” she said. “We train and develop our employees. We work to retain them. We work to give them the skills and the abilities and the technologies that they need to do their job in the same way that we would do that for any individual in our workplace.”


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USAG team honors fallen teammate Story and photos by Walt Johnson Mountaineer staff

Exactly one year ago, the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson softball team lost a teammate and a friend, Sal Mercado, to a heart attack. Before the team played its first Fort Carson fall softball league game

Sept. 18, members of the team, and its opponents from the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, held a ceremony to mark the anniversary of Mercado’s passing. Ryan McGeorge, USAG team spokesman, said it was important for the team to honor the memory of Mercado because he was such a great friend and teammate to

everyone. McGeorge said Mercado was a giant of a man in physical stature, and even more so in the way he treated everyone that came into contact with him. Prior to the game, McGeorge gathered the two teams on the base paths closest to their respective dugouts and, after a moment of silence and reflection, the players spoke of how Left: U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson’s Ryan McGeorge addresses players and umpires during a ceremony to honor the memory of Sal Mercado prior to the beginning of fall softball season, Sept. 18. Below: U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson players wear a commemorative patch on their uniforms to honor the memory of fallen teammate Sal Mercado.

much Mercado meant to the team. “Sal was just one of the best people you could imagine, and he was a great friend at work and a great friend on the team. He would help anyone he could get better at work and help them get better while playing the game of softball,” McGeorge said. “We want to take this time to reflect on what he meant to all of us. We have dedicated this season to his memory, so it’s only fitting that we pause today to remember a great man and a great teammate.” Chap. (Col.) David Brown, garrison chaplain, said a prayer thanking God for the life of Mercado and encouraging everyone to remember his selfless works. The ceremonial first pitch was thrown to McGeorge, signaling the end of the ceremony, but certainly not the end of the memories Mercado left behind. Neil Werlinger, USAG first baseman, said what he remembers most about Mercado was a “perfect example” of his desire to do what was best for the team. “When I joined the team, Sal and I played the same position. Instead of him looking at it as a competition between the two of us, he helped me learn more about the game and become a better player and teammate. I thought it was so selfless of him and certainly something that made an impact on me,” Werlinger said.

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Claims to the Estate Chief Warrant Officer 3 Richard Chad Isaksen — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact 1st Lt. Robert Skiba at 526-8563. Upcoming events Hispanic Heritage Month — Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations will be held Monday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Elkhorn Conference Center. There will be Hispanic food samples and cultural demonstrations. Dr. Edgar Cota-Torres, associate professor at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, will be the guest speaker. Influenza vaccinations — Flu shots will be available soon. Shots for Soldiers will be available through their unit leadership or medical personnel. Shots for beneficiaries, 6 months and older, will be available at the Special Events Center, Oct. 15-18, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Oct. 22-25, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shots for retirees will be available at the Retiree Appreciation Day, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to noon at the Special Events Center. Vaccinations will also be available during walk-in hours at primary care clinics after Oct. 26. Call 526-6422 for information and walk-in clinic hours. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Week — The Drug Enforcement Administration has scheduled National Prescription Drug Take-Back Week for Oct. 21-26. There will be two collection boxes at Evans Army Community Hospital — outside the Main Hospital Pharmacy and the Soldier and Family Care Clinic Pharmacy — from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 21-25. There will also be collection boxes outside the commissary and the Exchange from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 26. General announcements Navy Birthday Ball — The Navy Birthday Ball will be at the Antlers Hilton, 4 S. Cascade Ave., Oct. 12. Cocktails are at 6 p.m., dinner and ceremony at 7 p.m. To register and pay online, visit https://2013navyball.checkfront.com/reserve. Dental Assistant Training — The next session of the American Red Cross Dental Assistant Training Program will begin in January. Participants must be U.S. citizens, 18 and older, Department of Defense identification card holders with a valid high school diploma or GED. Applications will be available Tuesday at the Red Cross, Evans Army Community Hospital, room 1033, and must be completed and returned by Oct. 11 at 4:30 p.m. Call 526-7144 or 526-2311 for more information. Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance Office, located in building 1218, room 212, is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Call 526-3963 for assistance, or additional information can be found at http://www.fvap.gov. Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 164 needs scouts and adult volunteers who enjoy the outdoors, camping, climbing, sports, helping the community and more. Contact Sara Ehrhart, committee chair, 785-226-0267, troop(underscore)[email protected]. Water quality report — The Directorate of Public Works has issued its annual water quality report. Fort Carson’s water, supplied by Colorado Springs Utilities, is of high quality and has been for many years. The report can be viewed at http://www.carson.army.mil/DPW. School lunch and breakfast program — School District 8 is accepting applications for the national School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. Application forms are being provided to all homes with a letter to parents. Additional copies are available in each school. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility and verifying data. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year. Contact Dawn Muniz at 719-382-1334 or email [email protected] for more information. Speed limit changes — The existing 40 mph speed limit on Butts Road between Wilderness and Airfield roads has been reduced to 30 mph. Call 526-9267 for information regarding the change. Same day appointments — Evans Army Community Hospital Family Medicine Clinics, Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are operating under an appointment model called

“Open Access,” offering same day appointments. Beneficiaries may not be offered the exact hour they want. Call the Access to Care Line, 526-2273, to make an appointment. Homes offered to wildfire victims — Tierra Vista Communities on Schriever Air Force Base is offering six to 12 month leases to Colorado residents displaced by the wildfire. Call 683-3660 for more information. Transfer military hospital or clinic when relocating — TRICARE Online users must update their military hospital or clinic location online each time they relocate. Transferring military hospital or clinic affiliation in TOL does not automatically transfer the TRICARE enrollment in Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. Changes to dining facility — The Evans Army Community Hospital DFAC has reduced menu options on weekends and holidays. Weekends and federal holiday hours are: breakfast, 6:30-8:30 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and dinner, 4-5:30 p.m. The DFAC offers an assortment of nutritious grab-n-go items during these meal hours: breakfast — assorted beverages, cold cereal, assorted pastries, hard-boiled eggs, breakfast burritos, scones, muffins, fresh fruit and yogurt; lunch and dinner — assorted beverages, assorted pre-made sandwiches, assorted pre-made salads, fresh fruit, yogurt and assorted desserts. Call 526-7968 or 7973 for more information. Library program — Tutor.com for military Families offers homework and studying help from a professional tutor, any time of day or night, free for K-12 students in military Families. Expert tutors are available online 24/7 to help students in more than 16 subjects, including math, science, English and social studies. Tutor.com can also help with standardized test prep, Advance Placement exams and with college essays. Visit http://www. tutor.com/military for more information. Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey — Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to help minimize the impact of budget cuts on medical care. Evans Army Community Hospital receives funding based on patients seen and customer satisfaction. Positive surveys returned can bring in up to $800. Help keep providers and departments and clinics fully functional. Call 526-7256 for more information. Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 264 needs volunteers for den leaders and committee members. No experience is needed. Training will be provided by Boy Scouts of America staff. There is always a need for new volunteers to fill positions or just help out at various activities. Contact the committee chair, Johnathon Jobson at [email protected] or the Cub master, Robert Jepsen, [email protected] and put Scout Volunteer in the subject line. Triple Threat expands — The Southeast Family Center and Armed Services YMCA hosts Triple Threat meetings for Family members of military personnel dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evenings at the YMCA located at 2190 Jet Wing Drive in Colorado Springs. Contact Larry Palma at 559-376-5389 or [email protected] for details. Thrift shop accepts credit cards — The Fort Carson Thrift Shop is now accepting debit and credit cards. The shop, located in building 305, is open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact Gail Olson at 526-5966 or email [email protected] for more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities. Donations may be dropped off at the store during normal business hours or at the recycling center located near the main exchange. Share-a-Ride — is a free online car pool coordination to and from post, as well as van pool options, typically for those commuting 30 or more miles to post. Riders are matched based on their origination and destination points, as well as days and times of travel. Users specify whether they are offering a ride, need a ride or if they are interested in sharing driving duties. When a “match” is found, users are notified

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immediately of rider options, allowing them to contact and coordinate ridesharing within minutes. Access the ride-share portal by visiting http://www.carson.army.mil/paio/sustainability.html. IMCOM recruits — Installation Management Command is recruiting junior and mid-level employees to participate in a Developmental Assignment Program. DAP is designed to support functional and leadership training, which is one of the essential pillars of the HQ, IMCOM Campaign Plan LOE 3. Eligible applicants are IMCOM appropriated-fund employees (GS7-GS13) and nonappropriated fund employees (NAF-5 and below, in positions comparable to GS7-GS13). The DAP is based on a systematic plan specializing in developmental assignments through various functional areas for a period of up to 60 days. The program provides multifunctional training and assignments to strengthen the experience of employees and prepare them for broader responsibilities, improve organizational communication, and develop well-rounded personnel. Applications can be obtained by contacting your organization’s training coordinator or the Workforce Development Program. Operation Mentor — Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks children ages 9-16 from military Families to participate in the military mentoring program, which matches children with adult volunteers who serve as positive role models. Visit http://www. biglittlecolorado.org/ for more information. Ambulance service — Fort Carson officials urge community members to contact emergency personnel by calling 911 instead of driving personal vehicles to the emergency room. In the event of a life- or limb-threatening emergency, skilled paramedics and ambulance crew will be able to administer critical care and aid. Contact the Emergency Department at 526-7111 for more information. Prescription policy — All handwritten prescriptions from a TRICARE network provider will be filled at the Soldier and Family Care Center located adjacent to and east of Evans Army Community Hospital. When calling in for refills on those prescriptions, beneficiaries will continue to use the SFCC. A dedicated refill window in this facility will reduce wait time. The SFCC pharmacy is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pharmacy is located on the first floor near the east entrance of the facility; park in the “G” lot, east of the building. Call 503-7067 or 503-7068 for more information.


DPW advises post flood mosquito control, prevention By Dave Kelley Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division Due to recent flood conditions along the Front Range and on Fort Carson, more than usual standing water will likely result in increased mosquito populations and concerns about West Nile virus, a disease that can be transmitted to humans from the bite of infected mosquitoes. Regional health experts do not, however, anticipate that there will be an increase in WNV cases due to the fact the flooding occurred so late in the mosquito season. Precautions to avoid mosquitoes and their bites during this time are still advised to reduce favorable conditions for mosquito breeding. Preventative measures around the home and workplace: ➨ Repair damaged screens to prevent mosquitoes from entering homes ➨ Drain all standing water, regardless of amount (around outside faucets, yard puddles, rain gutters, etc.)

➨ Change the water in birdbaths, children’s pools and other containers every four to seven days ➨ If a person notices standing water on the installation, notify the Directorate of Public Works pest control contractor at 526-5141 Personal precautions: ➨ Avoid areas of standing water, including puddles, wetlands and ditches. These areas provide ideal breeding sites for mosquitoes. ➨ Use insect repellents containing DEET when outdoors and be sure to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for use. Children under 12 years old should not use DEET in concentrations greater than 10 percent. ➨ Wear light-colored, long-sleeve shirts, long pants and socks when outdoors. ➨ Limit outside activities at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active. ➨ If a person contracts the WNV symptoms listed below, contact a doctor. Symptoms of West Nile virus Mild symptoms of WNV can include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting and

sometimes swollen lymph glands or a skin rash on the chest, stomach and back. Severe WNV symptoms can include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness, paralysis and possibly death if not treated. Report dead birds In the event a sick or dead bird is found, avoid touching the animal. Any dead birds found on post need to be reported for collection and testing. Call the Directorate of Public Works pest control contractor at 526-5141, MondayFriday between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., or the military police at 526-2333 during nonduty hours, weekends and holidays. For birds found at Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, call the facility manager at 719-503-6308. For more information on WNV, visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment WNV website at http://www. cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/ or call Fort Carson Environmental Health Services at 526-7922 or Veterinary Services at 526-3803.

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The Army, your Family Commentary by Chap. (Maj.) James Lester 4th Infantry Division In a few short weeks, my sisterin-law and her husband are going to journey to the Czech Republic and be missionaries to the Czech people. Some people have asked them why they are going so far away and not ministering to people here in America? They answered each time, “We love the Czech people.” They will go to the Czech Republic for at least two years, away from their American family, but will be with their Czech family who they deeply love. I’ve been asked similar questions: “Why are you a chaplain in the Army? Aren’t there Soldiers who attend church off post? Can’t you just go there?” They also ask, “Why do you drag your Family around, your kids

don’t make friends and you don’t belong anywhere?” Answering these questions sometimes is not worth the trouble. I’m an Army chaplain because, just like my sister-in-law and her husband, we love the people we serve. It’s that simple: We love the Army, we love the Soldiers and their Families, and we like this environment. I’m not just a chaplain, I’m also a Soldier. I may not shoot a rifle or drive a tank, construct a bridge or take a house, fly a helicopter to rescue those in need or drop water on a roaring fire, but I support those who do. My children have friends who

Chapel briefs Facebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Office)” for events and schedules. Volunteers and candy needed for the Oct. 27 Trunk-or-Treat event in the north parking lot of Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Groups and Families are needed to arrive in the parking lot at 1:15 p.m. and decorate their vehicle trunk and provide candy (limited candy will be available to replenish supplies), and dress in costume. To volunteer or donate candy, contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or email [email protected]. Volunteers needed for the Dec. 6-7 living nativity, a live depiction of the biblical story of Jesus’ birth, and Bethlehem Bash, a holiday workshop for children 5-10 with activities to include a reindeer shed and crafts, Dec. 15 from 2-5 p.m. Contact Heidi McAllister for details at [email protected]. Catholic Religious Education — registration is being accepted for classes that meet Sundays from 10:30-11:50 a.m. Religious education classes are available for children in preschool through the age of confirmation. Classes are also offered for adults seeking to join the Catholic faith and those who desire to participate in the celebrating of the sacraments. Call Pat Treacy at 524-2458 for more information. Club Beyond is a program for military middle school teens. Volunteers are welcome. Call 719-355-9594 for dates and times. Youth Ministries: Christian Youth Group for sixth- through 12th-graders meets Sunday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 526-5744 for more information. Catholic Women of the Chapel meets Friday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. For information, call 526-5769 or visit “Fort Carson Military Council of Catholic Women” on Facebook. Protestant Women of the Chapel meets Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Free child care is

have been part of our lives for more than nine years. Those friends recently moved to Fort Carson and, yes, they are Army, too. When my kids see them, it’s like they never stopped seeing each other. My daughter’s best friend, who she met four years ago at Fort Hood, Texas, was out for a visit and it was crazy in my house. I say this because the uniqueness of who we are as Army goes beyond just the uniform. Our Families are part of this environment with us. They are continually bombarded with challenges, not just here, but also at home. I know many Families don’t understand

(Friends) can’t understand the feeling of belonging we get from being in the Army, an army that is much bigger than ourselves.

why you’re doing what you’re doing and friends you left when you joined the Army who still seem to be stuck in the same mindset when you left years ago. They can’t understand the feeling of belonging we get from being in the Army, an army that is much bigger then ourselves. Being in the Army, or being part of the Army, is something very few people will ever experience. It’s something that you can’t easily define, but the experiences will make you richer and broaden your horizons. When your friends question or your Family looks at you strangely, remember you’re part of something that has been going on for a while now. A family that will continue to help those in need, will be there when you’re going through hard times and a family that will know your name even when they haven’t seen you in years — the Army, your Family.

Chapel Schedule ROMAN CATHOLIC Day Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Mon-Fri Mon-Fri First Friday of month

Time 4-45 p.m. 5 p.m. 8:15-8:45 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Noon Noon

Service Reconciliation Mass Reconciliation Mass Religious education RCIA Mass Mass Mass Mass

Friday

4:30 p.m.

Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Tuesday

9 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. 2:30-4:30p.m. 9:30 a.m.

Intercessory prayer, Bible Study Protestant Sunday School Sunday School Protestant Gospel Chapel NeXt Youth ministry PWOC

Sunday

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Orthodox Service

Chapel Soldiers’ Soldiers’ Soldiers’ Soldiers’ Soldiers’ Soldiers’ Healer Soldiers Healer Healer

Location Nelson & Martinez Nelson & Martinez Nelson & Martinez Nelson & Martinez Nelson & Martinez Nelson & Martinez Evans Army Hospital Nelson & Martinez Evans Army Hospital Evans Army Hospital

Contact Person Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Pat Treacy/524-2458 Pat Treacy/524-2458 Fr. Christopher/526-7386 Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Fr. Christopher/526-7386 Fr. Christopher/526-7386

Soldiers’

Nelson & Martinez

Chap. Stuart/524-4316

Healer Soldiers’ Prussman Soldiers’ Prussman Veterans Soldiers’ Soldiers’

Evans Army Hospital Nelson & Martinez Barkeley & Prussman Nelson & Martinez Barkeley & Prussman Magrath & Titus Nelson & Martinez Nelson & Martinez

Chap. Gee/526-7386 Heidi McAllister/526-5744 Heidi McAllister/526-5744 Chap. Stuart/524-4316 Ursula Pittman/503-1104 Chap. Palmer/526-3888 Heidi McAllister/526-5744 Chap. Stuart/524-4316

PROTESTANT

EASTERN ORTHODOX Provider

Barkeley & Ellis

Chap. Oanca/503-4340

JEWISH Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact Chap. (Lt. Col.) Fields at 503-4090/4099 for Jewish service and study information ISLAMIC SERVICES Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364 for information. Sunday

1 p.m.

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COLORADO WARRIORS SWEAT LODGE Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Michael Hackwith or Wendy Chunn-Hackwith at 285-5240 for information.

available. Email [email protected] or visit PWOC Fort Carson on Facebook for details. Knights of Columbus, a Catholic group for men 18 and older, meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 526-5769 for more information. Latter Day Saints Soldiers: Weekly Institute Class (Bible study) is Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Chapel. Food is provided. Call 971-219-0007 or 719-433-2659 or email [email protected] for more information. Heartbeat, a support group for battle buddies, Family members and friends who are suicide

survivors, meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fallen Heroes Family Center, building 6215, 6990 Mekong St. Contact Richard Stites at 719-598-6576 or Cheryl Sims at 719-304-9815 for more information. Spanish Bible Study meets off post. Contact Staff Sgt. Jose Varga at 719-287-2016 for study times and location. Jewish Lunch and Learn with Chap. (Lt. Col.) Howard Fields takes place Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at Provider Chapel. For more information, call 526-8263.

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DES highlight Editor’s note: The following article was written by the Directorate of Emergency Services division chiefs to inform the Fort Carson community of current policies and procedures: Police Driving while intexticated: X the text — Some may have read it in a newspaper, watched it on the evening news or actually experienced it. Experts predict that most people, within their lifetime, will be involved in a traffic accident involving texting and driving. With more than 390 million cell phone users, and 254 million registered vehicles on U.S. roadways, it almost seems unavoidable. Let’s analyze a driving while intexticated driver traveling through a residential area and a child runs out in front of the vehicle. Studies have shown that the average person will take his eyes off the road for approximately five seconds to read a text message on their phone. If his given

speed is 20 mph, the residential speed zone on Fort Carson, the driver would travel more than 150 feet while reading that text message. The average reaction time for a driver to process and react to an obstacle and apply a corrective driving action (i.e. swerve or apply brake), is 1.5 seconds. Thus, the total stopping distance traveled to avoid that child, who ran out into the street, while the driver was texting is 195 feet. The message is simple: driving while intexticated is not just illegal, it’s dangerous. X the text. Fire Autumn fire safety tips — As cooler weather approaches, it is a good time for residents to take some fire prevention steps in their homes. Fire Chief Glen Silloway and the Fort Carson Fire Department recommend the following: • Make sure there is adequate clearance of combustibles from heating equipment. • Clean out basements, garages

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and attics. Remove old paints, thinners and other hazardous waste products that may have accumulated over time. Use candles safely. Burning candles should be kept a foot away from anything that can burn, never leave candles unattended, pay particular attention to curtains and draperies near candles. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors monthly. Replace batteries as needed. Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years. Remove fuel from lawn mowers before storing them for the winter Reduce the use of extension cords. Practice escape routes with children.

Physical security Gate access — All personnel 18 years old and older entering the Mountain Post must be in possession

of a state- or federally-issued photo identification. Drivers need to have their current vehicle registration and proof of insurance. All forms of ID are subject to screening against law enforcement databases prior to entry. Electronic verification of proof of insurance, to include insurance cards on a smartphone, are acceptable. All vehicles entering the installation are subject to inspection. Fort Carson’s access control policies and procedures are subject to change at any time based on guidance from the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson commander. Gates 1, 3, 4 and 20 are open 24/7. Gate 5 is open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. Gate 2 is open Monday-Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., but closed on federal holidays. Gates 6 and 19 are open MondayFriday from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., but are closed on federal holidays.

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Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum

Treasure trove of military artifacts, aircraft A Stearman PT-17 Kaydet, a two-seat biplane, was ideal for training new pilots for the U.S. Army during World War II. The PT-17 is displayed without the skin to show its wing construction.

Story and photos by Nel Lampe Mountaineer staff From 1942 to 1945, the skies of Colorado were abuzz with military aircraft. In addition to Buckley and Lowry installations in the Denver area, there were Colorado Springs Army Air Base, later named Peterson Army Air Base, where photo reconnaissance pilots trained in P-38 aircraft; La Junta Army Training Base, where B-25 and AT-17 training took place; as well as Pueblo Army Air Base, which trained B-24 and B-17 crews. One well-known crew member who trained at Pueblo Army Air Base in 1943 was Clark Gable, one of Hollywood’s leading men in the early 1940s. Construction of the Pueblo base was started in May 1942 when the U.S. was quickly establishing facilities for training for war. The base was finished in 91 days. It looked like most bases of 1940s vintage: simply constructed wooden barracks in crisp, even rows. Closed in 1946, it’s now Pueblo Memorial Airport. Forty years after the base was closed, members of the Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society created several displays about the B-24 manufacture and military history for a 50th anniversary of the plane’s

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first flight. It was decided to make the display permanent, which became a museum to honor the B-24 Liberator and those involved in design, manufacture and flying the aircraft. More than 19,000 B-24s were manufactured in World War II. Its long range permitted over-the- water missions. Unable to acquire a B-24 for display, the museum has made do with a plethora of artifacts, photographs, flight log books, model aircraft and memorabilia. The museum has more than 30 aircraft, but continues to add to the collection. Just last week the museum received a 1925 Alexander Eaglerock aircraft that was probably built in Colorado Springs. It is owned by the Colorado Aviation Historical Society. The company, located north of Fillmore Street off Nevada Avenue, was at one time the world’s largest aircraft manufacturer. The museum has acquired two Russian MiG aircraft and are awaiting transportation arrangements. Other aircraft in the museum include the B-29

Superfortress, the largest and most sophisticated bomber used in World War II. A Stearman PT-17 Kaydet was used as a trainer during World War II for Navy and Army pilots. Other aircraft used during World War II and displayed in the museum are an A-26C Invader and the C-47 Skytrain, a cargo and passenger aircraft, called the Gooney Bird. Other aircraft displayed include an H-13, sometimes called a MASH helicopter, an HC-21 used by the Air Force, There are two UH-1M “Huey” helicopters. A T-34B trainer, with Navy markings, was also used by the Air Force. Other trainers in the museum are the T-37, a T-28 Trojan and a T-33 T-Bird. The F-80 Shooting Star was the Air Force’s first true jet-powered fighter. An F-8 Crusader was a carrier-based fighter. An A-4D-1 attack bomber, called the Skyhawk, was also carrier-based. An F-86 Sabre Dog is displayed in Colorado Air Guard colors.

An F-84 Thunderjet was the first new fighter plane after World War II. This plane is mounted at the intersection that leads to the aircraft museum.

An F-8 Cougar, with swept-back wings, was used by the Marine Corps and another version was used by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. There’s an RA-5C Vigilante bomber that could fly at Mach 2 and a Sikorsky SH-341 Sea Horse. Thousands of artifacts have been donated. The museum has 100 display cases filled with uniforms, weapons, personal gear and other artifacts from U.S. military branches and from friend and foe. There are military Jeeps, a staff car, trucks, engines, radios, a halftrack and a weasel (used by the 10th Mountain Division in training near Leadville). There are displays about Tuskegee Airmen, Women’s Airforce Service Pilots, memorabilia from World War I and World War II, Vietnam, Korea, the Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The museum has an extensive NASA display. Several exhibits have videos visitors can watch, and some aircraft can be entered. A children’s corner in the museum is a sure hit with children. Desks are set up for craft activities. Children can try on uniforms and climb into a small “airplane.” A science, technology, engineering and mathematics project – STEM – is being installed. The museum’s library has 1,500 military videos, including German propaganda newsreel films. Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum hosts a Free Family Fun Day & Fly-In Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Private pilots will fly in and there’ll be food vendors, museum tours, open cockpit tours, military re-enactors, paper airplane flying; and aviation- and space-related contests with prizes. Regular admission is $7 for anyone older than 10. Active-duty military are admitted free. The museum is operated by the historical society with volunteers. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. It is closed major holidays. It is located on the Pueblo Memorial Airport at 32002 Magnuson Ave. Visit the website http://www. pwam.org or call 719-948-9219 for information. The museum has a gift shop with aircraftrelated games, models and posters. To reach the museum, take Interstate 25 south to Pueblo, to Exit 100, go east on Highway 50 about six miles to the Pueblo Memorial Airport exit. Head north to the airport and take West United Avenue and make a left on Keeler Parkway. Follow signs for the aircraft museum or signs for “all flights.” Go about two blocks to Magnuson Avenue and turn left; an F-84 aircraft is mounted at that intersection. Go straight ahead to the museum. A blue hangar is marked “Air Museum.” There’s free parking in front of the hangar.

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A B-29 Superfortress was the most sophisticated bomber in combat in World War II. It was the first aircraft with pressurized crew compartments.

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The four-wheel drive Two-Mile High Club in Cripple Creek holds its annual autumn aspen tours Saturday-Sunday from 10 a.m. until the last tour begins at 3 p.m. Tours are first-come, first-served, and start at the Cripple Creek District Museum at 510 E. Bennett Ave. The tours are free, donations are accepted. An opera about Gen. William Palmer and his wife, “Queen,” will be presented at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. This one-act opera, presented by the Colorado Springs Conservatory, will be in the museum Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5. Reservations should be made at 385-5633 or http://www.cspm.org. The museum is at 215 S. Tejon Street in downtown Colorado Springs. “Honor Flight the Movie” will be shown Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Colorado Springs Christian Schools, 4855 Mallow Road in Colorado Springs. The movie follows four veterans on their trip to Washington, D.C., to see their war memorials. Tickets will be $10 at the door or by phone at 314-4868. For information about Honor Flight, visit http://www.honorflightsoco.org. The Colorado Springs Oktoberfest is at the Citadel Mall northeast parking lot FridaySunday. There’ll be German dancers, a brat-eating contest, German Music and food. The Oktoberfest Friday is 4-11 p.m.; Saturday is11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday is noon to 6 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for military. Free tickets to visit designated museums Saturday are available online during the Smithsonian Magazine’s annual “Museum Day.” Visit http://www.smithsonianmag.com/ museumdaylive for instructions on getting two free tickets for participating museums. Museums participating in Colorado Springs include the May Natural History Museum, 710 Rock Creek Canyon Road; the Peterson Air and Space

Museum at Peterson Air Force Base; and Miramont Castle Museum, 9 Capitol Hill Ave. in Manitou Springs; and the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive. The Museum of Colorado Prisons in Cañon City is also a participant, as are several museums in Denver. The Smithsonian website lists all participating Colorado museums. Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade in downtown Colorado Springs, has these upcoming events: • America’s Got Talent Live brings its top acts from Season 8 to perform Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $38.50 and up. • Bonnie Raitt and special guest Marc Cohn, are on stage Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $49.50. • Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt are on stage Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $51. • Blues guitarist Buddy Guy is on stage Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $38.50. • George Lopez performs Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $41. Call 520-SHOW for tickets. The following events are in the World Arena, call 576-2626 for tickets. • Gabriel Iglesias: Stand Up Revolution Tour, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. • Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents its final performance of “The Lost Christmas Eve” Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. Call 520-SHOW for tickets. • “So You Think You Can Dance,” featuring the TV show’s contestants, is Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. • Colorado College Tigers hockey team’s home ice is the World Arena. Call for tickets throughout the season. There are hockey games, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m., Oct. 12 at 7 p.m., Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 19 at 7 p.m., Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. and Nov. 29-30 at 7:30 p.m. Air Force Academy Football home games this season include San Diego State at 7 p.m. Oct. 10; Notre Dame Oct. 26 at 3 p.m.; Army Nov. 2 at a time to be determined; and University of Nevada at Las Vegas Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Call 472-1895 for tickets. Elitch Gardens near downtown Denver will be open Saturday-Sunday through October with reduced hours. Visit the website at http://www.elitchgardens.com and click on “park hours.” Tickets at the park are $45.99 for anyone taller than 48 inches. Anyone under

48 inches tall is charged $31.99. Parking is $15. Take Interstate 25 north to Denver and take Exit 212A. Information, Tickets and Registration has discounted tickets for $29 each. Space Foundation Discovery Center has expanded its exhibit and hours. It is now open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. More exhibits have been added, including a NASA exhibit about the history of the space shuttle. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for college students and $3 for ages 4-17. Admission for active-duty military members with identification is $4.50 for adults and $1.50 for their children ages 4-17. All children 3 and under are admitted free. The center is at 4425 Arrowswest Drive, off Garden of the Gods Road. Passages is a 40,000 square-foot interactive living history attraction that takes visitors through historically contextual settings and activities that show how the biblical narrative has passed through the ages. More than 450 items from the Green Collection of rare biblical texts and artifacts are shown. At 3979 Palmer Park Blvd., it is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Adult admission is $15.95; $11.95 for military and students, ages 5 and under are free. The Colorado Springs Philharmonic’s next concert is Oct. 5, “Vivaldi: The Four Seasons.” “Romeo and Juliet,” will be performed Oct. 19-20. For ticket information call 520-SHOW. “Little Shop of Horrors” will be in the Freedom Performing Arts Center Oct. 18-19, 25-26 and Nov. 1-2 at 7 p.m. Presented by the Fort Carson Community Theatre Group, tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door for cash only. The Air Force Academy concerts for the upcoming season features: •Comedian Jim Breuer is on stage Oct. 25 •“A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 13 •“Ballroom With a Twist,” Jan. 31 •“The Ten Tenors,” a rock opera, March 1 • “Cirque Ziva,” which includes acrobats, dancing and costumes, is on stage April 25. Call the box office at 333-4497 for ticket information and the Academy location for the show. The box office is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Compiled by Nel Lampe

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2-77 sweeps intramural softball titles By Walt Johnson Mountaineer staff In a record-setting night, the 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, captured the companyand battalion-level titles in the 2013 intramural softball championships, Sept. 19. The 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg., was guaranteed to walk away with the companylevel crown, as the battalion’s Battery A against Battery B squads were the last two standing following the playoff round. Battery B came into the game as a slight favorite and it looked like it would capture the championship after getting off to a six-run lead after three innings. But the Battery A team bats came alive to knock off their battalion mates, 26-19, to win the company-level championship.

The two units then combined forces in the battalion championship game against the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fighting Eagles. The game was exciting from start to finish as the teams took turns belting the softball all over the field. In the end, 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg., outslugged the Fighting Eagles to win the championship, 20-16. Following the battalion championship game, Mike Stotler, 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg., said it was as enjoyable an evening for his teams as he imagined it would be. “It is a great thing for us to be able to bring both the company-level and battalion-level trophies to the unit. We lost to our brothers in the company-level game, but if we couldn’t win, it was great to see them win it. It’s a great accomplishment for the battalion, and we are happy to be a part of it.” Photos by Amber Zurita

Above: Tyler Dinges, left, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, hustles to third base during the battalion level championship game Sept. 19.

Left: Hafid Cabrales, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, prepares to stroke a base hit during the company level championship game Sept. 19.

Mountaineer Sports Feature Fountain Middle School seventh-grade team quarterback looks downfield for a receiver while Carson Middle School defenders try to prevent him from throwing the football. The two schools met at Fountain-Fort Carson High School Sept. 18 in seventh- and eighth-grade football action, with Fountain Middle School winning both contests. The Carson Middle School team concluded its football season Wednesday at The Classical Academy. Carson Middle School’s volleyball team will wrap up its season Monday when it travels to Skyview Middle School in Colorado Springs. The cross country team travels to Cañon City Park Monday for its last regular season track event.

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The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sports office will host a former Ultimate Fighting Champion Wednesday. Rich Franklin will be at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center for a UFC interactive experience from 4-8 p.m. The event includes a UFC experience session from 4-5 p.m., a fitness workshop from 5-6 p.m. and an autograph and picture session from 6-8 p.m. For more information, call 526-2706. Registration for the Child, Youth and School Services wrestling program is underway. Children ages 6-15 can register for the program, which runs Oct. 28-Dec. 20 at the youth center. There will be a $45 registration fee for the program and a $40 fee for those who want to participate in Pikes Peak Wrestling League weekend tournaments. Practices will be held Tuesday-Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. For more information, call 526-2680. DFMWR sponsors a paintball tournament Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The four-on-four, double-elimination tournament will be held at the new rec ball course at Turkey Creek Ranch. The event is open to Department of Defense identification card holders 12 and older of all skill levels. There will be a $100 per team entry fee. People can sign up for the tournament at Leisure Travel Services inside the Information, Ticket and Registration office. For more information, call 526-5198. DFMWR’s sports office will host a “Zombie Dash” obstacle course run in October. The event will be held Oct. 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The course will have “surprise” obstacles along the two-mile route, according to sports officials. The race is open to Department of Defense identification card holders 18 and older. People can register at the front desk at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Cost for the event is $15. The first 100 entrants will receive a free T-shirt. For more information call 526-2706. DFMWR sports hosts a free aerobathon Monday at Waller Physical Fitness Center. The event is scheduled from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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A goalie makes a save during the Fort Carson men’s league action at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. The post men’s soccer league plays Wednesdays with games starting at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.

and will be the only aerobics classes offered on post Monday. All classes scheduled for Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center are cancelled for Monday only. For more information call 526-2706. Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center hosts a free racquetball tournament Oct. 19-20. The tournament will feature a men’s and women’s division. Action is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. each day. The tournament is open to all DOD identification card holders 16 and older. Registration deadline is Oct. 11. For more information, call 526-3972. The 2013 National Physique Committee GNC Natural Colorado Open Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Physique Championships will be held Oct. 12 at Colorado Heights University Theater, (formerly Teikyo Loretto Heights), 3001 S. Federal Blvd., in Denver. Prejudging for bodybuilding and physique

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From left, Shaheem Daily, Brian Siwet, Derek Stivers, Mike Sexton and Travis Goss competed in the post home run hitting championship Sept. 19 at the Mountain Post Sports Complex. Daily won the contest after blasting eight home runs. Sexton and Siwet each hit seven to finish second, Goss hit four and Stivers hit one to round out the scoring.

will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the men’s and women’s bodybuilding and physique categories. Judging will then take place in women’s bodybuilding and physique; fitness routines, bikini, fitness physique and figure competitions respectively at 10:30 a.m. The finals will begin at 5 p.m. The Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans won its second game of the season Aug. 19, defeating Palmer High School, 25-0. The Trojans have two consecutive home games, beginning Friday when it plays the defending Colorado State 5A champion Valor Christian Eagles. Legend High School will travel to Fountain to play the Trojans Oct. 4. Games start at 7 p.m. CYSS officials are looking for people interested in volunteering as youth sports and fitness coaches. Anyone interested in being a coach must pass a background check, attend a mandatory three-hour preseason training session and be available two to three hours per week for practices and games. CYSS officials said anyone interested in being a coach must have good communication skills with the CYSS sports staff and parents of the players. According to CYSS officials, youth coaches receive discounts on sports enrollment for their children, promotion points for active-duty Soldiers, volunteer hours and resume building and will make a definitive positive impact on the community. Contact the Youth Sports Office, 5950 Ware Street, to pick up an application or call 526-4425 for more information. DFMWR sports officials are looking for people interested in being volunteer coaches for varsity sports teams. Coaches are needed for soccer, softball and basketball. Officials said the teams will be comprised of the best active-duty players assigned to the post and will be eligible to compete against varsity sports teams from other military installations in the area. Resumes will be accepted at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center for the men’s and women’s basketball teams until Oct. 6, men’s varsity softball Nov. 4-Jan. 27 and men’s soccer team Nov. 4-Jan. 6. For more information, contact Amber Zurita, intramural sports director, at [email protected]. The Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center indoor pool hosts a pumpkin splash event Oct. 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. According to officials, the pool will be turned green and will have an eerie glow to it. Pumpkin carving kits will be given away. The cost for the event is $1. For more information, call 526-4093. — Compiled by Walt Johnson


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