Vol. 70 No. 25 June 22, 2012 Word of the month: Excellence 237 years strong Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brent Williams From left, Gen. Charles H. Jacoby Jr., commanding general, North American Soldiers of 4th Inf. Div. celebrated the Army’s 237th birthday with a traditional Army Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command; Pvt. Tyler ball in honor of the men and women in uniform serving in countries around the world Heuer, the youngest Soldier present at the Army birthday ball; Maj. Gen. Joseph to protect and defend freedom and the American way of life. Since its birth June 14, Anderson, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson; and 1775 — more than a year before the signing of the Declaration of Independence — the Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Stall, the division’s senior enlisted leader; cut the first Army has fought in more than 183 campaigns, from the American Revolution to piece of the 237th Army birthday cake at the Special Events Center, June 16. The the current campaign in Afghanistan. See page 13 for more on the ball. DOD to balance manpower, technology By Amaani Lyle with options, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of meet mission requirements. The force of the next American Forces Press Service Staff said Tuesday. decade, known as Joint Force 2020, must be postured Gen. Martin E. Dempsey told an audience at the to confront whatever challenges the United States WASHINGTON — As fiscal constraints National Press Club that he and other Defense faces, he told the forum. reshape priorities, the military will become a leaner Department officials will build the future force with force but one still able to provide the nation’s leaders a focus on balancing manpower with technology to See Dempsey on Page 4 Message board INSIDEINSIDE The roadway bridge over State Highway 115 near Gate 2 will be closed through Aug. 1. Gate 2 access will be limited to northbound traffic. Traffic exiting the gate will be detoured onto northbound Highway 115. Pages 32-33 Page 12 Pages 22-23 2 MOUNTAINEER — June 22, 2012 MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: Precautions, safety Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson Garrison Commander: Col. David L. Grosso Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: can prevent fires Dee McNutt By Glenn Silloway Ø No open flames allowed inside government Chief, Print and Web Communications: Fire chief facilities except for religious purposes or when Rick Emert coordinated and approved by the fire prevention office. The governor recently placed fire Ø Charcoal grills, gas grills and Editor: Devin Fisher restrictions in the state and El Paso County commercially produced fire pits are Staff writer: Andrea Sutherland officials placed stage 1 fire restrictions in allowed, however, they must be placed Happenings: Nel Lampe the county. In most cases, we use both state at least 10 feet away from any and local actions when determining the Sports writer: Walt Johnson combustible structures, fences or other fire restriction level on Fort Carson. miscellaneous combustible items. Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall An increased level of restriction Further distances may be required may be enforced on Fort Carson as dependent on the surrounding areas. This commercial enterprise newspaper is determined by the commander. Ø Charcoals shall be properly extin- an authorized publication for members of the At this time, there are no guished and completely cold prior to disposal. Department of Defense. Contents of the increased restrictions formally Ø Mountaineer are not necessarily the official Caution must be taken to properly view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or in place on post, however, dispose of cigarette butts and people may the Department of the Army. Printed circulation the normal permanent fire only smoke in designated areas only. is 12,000 copies. restrictions and safety Ø Troop training activities are subject The editorial content of the practices apply: to daily bans and restrictions based on fire Mountaineer is the respon sibility of the Public Ø No fireworks allowed, Affairs Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, danger rating. This is coordinated through Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address is except approved and Range Control. [email protected]. commercially conducted Fires on Fort Carson can seriously The Mountaineer is posted on the performances. impact the mission, therefore it is Internet at http://csmng.com. Ø No open burning, everybody’s responsibility to be safe The Mountaineer is an unofficial except fires and campfires publication authorized by AR 360-1. The and prevent fires. 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According to its Mountaineer staff campaign, AER would not be able to help.” website, the organization does not accept government Braxton estimated that AER gave out funds and operates through contributions The Fort Carson community raised more than $1.5 million in assistance to 1,500 people from Soldiers and civilians, repayment of $249,700 for the national Army Emergency Relief in 2011 for various needs including rent AER loans and investment income. campaign, which took place March 1 to June 15. and utilities assistance, medical AER operates 86 stations at Army “We surpassed our goal,” said Fred Lewis, AER expenses, emergency travel, food