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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, left, walks with Col. Gregory F. Sierra, commander, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, at Camp Red Devil on Fort Carson, July 24. Odierno watched 3rd ABCT Soldiers perform a situational training exercise focused on conventional warfare. Odierno visits Carson CSA stresses care of Soldiers, professional development, leadership Story and photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey “Everywhere I go, I talk to Soldiers and they love talked to Soldiers as they performed routine mainte- 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Offi ce what they do.” nance on their helicopters. Later, he had lunch with fi rst During his visit, he watched Soldiers with 3rd sergeants from 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Inf. Div., and fi nished the day meeting with the senior talked with leaders and Soldiers while taking a tour perform a situational training exercise focused on Fort Carson leaders at the 4th Inf. Div. headquarters. of Fort Carson, July 24. modern conventional warfare. Afterward, he received a “I’m excited about our Army,” Odierno said. tour of 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Inf. Div., and See Odierno on page 20

Message board INSIDE National Night Out The Directorate of Emergency Services hosts National Night Out Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. in the Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel parking lot. Activities include rock wall climbing, a dunk tank, bouncy house and Page 22 car seat inspections. Page 12 Pages 8-9 2 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 1, 2014

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Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera Poem thanks those who serve Garrison Commander: Editor’s note: The following poem wrote the below poem in honor of all to serve — to let as many troops as Col. Joel D. Hamilton was submitted by Amanda Grebenok, military men and women — she could know just how much they Fort Carson Public Affairs Offi cer: 18, who lives in Eagle Pass, Texas. She retired, currently serving or about are appreciated. Dee McNutt

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Editor: Devin Fisher Some people choose Batman While others pick Superman. Staff writers : Andrea Stone Crystal Ross There are those who want super-strength

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S p o r t s w ri te r : Walt Johnson When someone says, “Green Lantern” Someone else will say, “Flash.” L a yo u t / g ra p h i c s : Jeanne Mazerall But there is another superhero so rarely idolized. This commercial enterprise newspaper They don’t have Clark Kent’s alter-ego strength is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of the Or Batman’s millionaire civilian life. Mountaineer are not necessarily the offi cial These superheroes are completely and honestly normal. view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or the Department of the Army. Printed circulation They don’t have super strength is 8,000 copies. The editorial content of the Mountaineer They don’t have fl ying powers is the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Offi ce, And they don’t get a fl ashing icon in the night sky. Fort Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address is [email protected]. But they face dangers that are more real than The Mountaineer is posted online at http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com. those in Marvel Comics. The Mountaineer is an unoffi cial For them, the fi ght is every day, publication authorized by AR 360-1. The Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs wherever they are, Military Newspaper Group, a private fi rm in Whether it be taking on gunfi re no way connected with the Department of the Army, under exclusive written contract with Or surviving a roadside bomber. Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. The appearance of advertising in this And they may not be supernatural, publication, including inserts or supplements, But they exhibit great acts of courage does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or Colorado Springs and perseverance Military Newspaper Group, of the products or And they give the most to protect their services advertised. The publisher reserves the right to reject advertisements. “Gotham City.” Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or So, who are these silent heroes? patronage without regard to race, color, religion, They are the brave men and women that have sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affi liation or any fought, are fi ghting, and will fi ght to protect other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or our country and all it stands for. patron. If a violation or rejection of this They are my superheroes, equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confi rmed, the printer shall refuse to print And to my superheroes, I say, “Thank you.” advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. For display advertising call 634-5905. All correspondence or queries regarding advertising and subscriptions should be directed to Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Colorado What makes me Springs, CO 80903, phone 634-5905. The Mountaineer’s editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public IRON HORSE STRONG Affairs Offi ce, building 1218, room 320, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, phone 526-4144. Releases from outside sources are so indicated. The deadline for submissions to the 2nd Lt. Peter Stewart Mountaineer is close of business Friday the week before the next issue is published. The Platoon leader, 984th Military Police Company, 759th MP Battalion Mountaineer staff reserves the right to edit submissions for newspaper style, clarity and typographical errors. What makes me Iron Horse cannot and I will continue to defend the Policies and statements refl ected in the Strong is my attitude of never values of this country that I hold dear. news and editorial columns represent views giving up, no matter the case. I may My short-term goal is to lead of the individual writers and under no circumstances are to be considered those of not be the biggest or strongest, but I and develop fi ne outstanding Soldiers. the Department of the Army. will never quit. My long-term goal is to become Reproduction of editorial material is To me, serving my country means a battalion commander. authorized. Please credit accordingly. protecting my fellow Americans by My father has been the biggest standing in harm’s way when the need infl uence on my career as a Soldier. arises. I am extremely honored to be He has been the constant rock that I part of the 1 percent that volunteers can always turn to when I am in to serve and protect our nation. need of advice. His sense of morality I continue to serve for those who and ethics have been my strength.

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NCO, Soldier of Year JTFC Soldiers advance to FORSCOM Public Affairs single channel ground and airborne radio system operations, medical assessment, adjust fire, call for fire, Joint Task Force Carson’s Sgt. Ruth Hanks and Cpl. map reading, night land navigation, a written test, an Zachary Bandli will compete at the U.S. Army Forces essay and board proceedings. Command Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year competition later this month after the duo swept Sgt. Ruth Hanks the III Corps event, July 22-23 at Fort Hood, Texas. “I couldn’t believe that I won the III Corps NCO The contest featured 13 events: the Army Physical of the year. I started at the company level and to make Fitness Test, drill and ceremony, an M4 carbine quali- it this far is awesome,” said Hanks, military police, fication range, weapons assembly and disassembly, 984th Military Police Company, 759th MP Battalion. “It has been an extremely humbling experience.” With her latest win, Hanks now has her sights set on FORSCOM competition. “I really like competition. It is going to be fun and a great opportunity to learn and further Photos by Staff Sgt. Daniel Wallace develop myself as a leader so I can bring that back Cpl. Zachary Bandli, signal support systems specialist, to make my Soldiers better,” she said. 534th Signal Company, 43rd Special Troops Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, receives an Army Commendation Sgt. Ruth Hanks, Cpl. Zachary Bandli Medal from Lt. Gen. Mark A. Milley, commanding general, military police, “It feels amazing to win. To know that all the III Corps and Fort Hood, after being named III Corps Soldier 984 Military Police hard work and late nights have paid off in full,” of the Year, July 24. Company, 759th MP said Bandli, a signal support systems specialist, Battalion, shoots an 534th Signal Company, 43rd Special Troops said. “I think if anything, I will be looking forward to azimuth to her next Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade. being one step closer to the All-Army (Best Warrior) point during the land “I was truly surprised to be announced the competition and also bringing all that knowledge and navigation portion winner, because the competition was so close,” he experience back to my Soldiers and Carson. I want of the III Corps said. “Now I just need to buckle down again and to be an example for (my Soldiers) to follow, not just Noncommissioned keep refining all my warrior tasks and continue someone who tells them what they need to do.” Officer and Soldier of preparing for a more difficult board.” (Editor’s note: Story compiled by Sgt. William the Year Competition Bandli said he didn’t know what to expect at Smith, 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office, and at Fort Hood, Texas, the FORSCOM event. Staff Sgt. Alexis Ramos, 43rd Sustainment Brigade July 23. “I’m still in shock of winning III Corps,” he Public Affairs Office.)

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148th MPs outeers of the garner national uarter Fort Carson Agency/Directorate traffi c award Name: Stephen Kaplan By Crystal Ross Supported organization: Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Mountaineer staff Accomplishment: He serves as a range safety offi cer at the Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex. Contributing The Provost Marshal Offi ce of the Fort Carson Directorate of 300 hours this quarter, he has proven himself Emergency Services has again received national recognition for its an invaluable asset through the day-to-day work in traffi c enforcement. impact he has on customers and employees. The Traffi c Accident Investigation section of the 148th Military He uses his vast knowledge in fi rearms and Police Detachment, 759th MP Battalion, received second place fi rearm safety to help provide a safe shooting in the military police division of the National Law Enforcement environment for the complex’s customers. Challenge. The annual competition, conducted by the International What it means to him: “Three things: team, Association of Chiefs of Police, is a national traffi c safety awards safety and serving the public. I am very proud to program. Participants are required to submit statistical informa- have been recognized for working with a great tion in three different categories — occupant protection, impaired team that provides a safe shooting environment driving and speeding — as well as a fourth category of their choice. for our Fort Carson community.” The Fort Carson group chose cell phone use while driving, as that was a special enforcement focus area in 2013. Staff Sgt. Edward Hinsberger, traffi c accident investigations Family Readiness Group noncommissioned offi cer in charge, 148th MPs, prepared the Name: Kendra Lopez information for the contest submission. Supported organization: Company D, 1st Battalion, “This (award) is due to the hard work of our TAI section 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat sergeant, Staff Sgt. Hinsberger, and his Soldiers,” said Capt. James Team, 4th Infantry Division C. Powers, commander, 148th MP and 69th MP detachments. “Apart Accomplishment: She serves as FRG leader from the award refl ecting the section’s dedication to the Fort Carson for Company D. Prior to that she was the group’s military community, the submission for the award takes weeks to treasurer. She has contributed 605 hours this quarter, compile and is a testament to Staff Sgt. Hinsberger’s commitment also assisting as a leader in the American Heritage to bring great credit to this organization.” Girl Troop Leader, French Elementary Parent Teacher Fort Carson has competed in the National Law Organization and Ruff Rescue. In her various roles, Enforcement Challenge for several years and has ranked she provides educational opportunities for children, first or second repeatedly. along with the care and adoption of sheltered animals. “They’ve always done well What it means to her: “It’s amazing. I was surprised, I really was. It made in the past,” said Hinsberger. me feel special. For me, it is all about helping others and having fun while “It goes to show that we seeing all our hard work go to good use. Having fun makes the work a “ It goes to have higher standards, and little easier and better.” they’ve been passed down from show that person to person as we continue Nonprofi t/Private Organization on with people changing out.” Name: Sgt. Maxwell Vanalstyne “It’s a testament to these Military unit: 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division we have guys for getting out there Supported organization: Designated Drivers of Colorado Springs and doing their jobs profes- Accomplishment: He serves as a volunteer higher sionally,” said Sgt. 1st Class driver with the Designated Driver of Colorado Brent Williams, 148th MP Springs. He has contributed more than 82 hours detachment sergeant. “They’re this quarter in responding on-call for pickups to help standards, charged with enforcing the reduce the occurrences of drunk-driving incidents. law, and that’s what they’ve He also served as the defensive coordinator for the and they’ve been doing. For the standard junior varsity lacrosse team and as a goalie coach for citizen that comes onto Fort the varsity team at Cheyenne Mountain High School. Carson, it’s knowing that the What it means to him: “It actually means a lot. It been passed guys are out there actually means that I am recognized for everything I’ve watching. They are doing been doing, all the hard work. It also shows me down from their jobs. They are actively how much people care about the fact that I patrolling the installation volunteer for the community. It is important to me, to try to deter some of the but it is also good to see that it is important to others.” person to unsafe driving behavior that’s going on.” Youth Volunteer person …” According to the infor- Name: Alicia Rendon mation submitted for the Supported organization: American Red Cross award, cell phone use was Accomplishment: She serves as a youth volunteer — Staff Sgt. Edward a significant contributing for the American Red Cross, Evans Army Community Hinsberger factor to inattentive driving Hospital. Contributing 190 hours this quarter, she accidents on post. Texting volunteers 5 days a week during her summer while driving is illegal in the vacation from school. Showing adult maturity, she state of Colorado and on post, and using a cell phone without performs numerous administrative tasks so that clinical a hands-free device while driving is also prohibited on Fort staff members can focus on patient care. She is Carson. To combat the problem, MPs conducted numerous traffi c considered an invaluable asset to the health care team. safety briefi ngs for various units on post and stepped up active What it means to her: “I appreciate it. I’m not the kind enforcement of the regulation. In just under two hours during of person to get super excited about these sorts of things. I really am an enforcement effort last August, five of 14 citations issued not volunteering for recognition. It does look good on college applications and were for cell phone usage. A total of 125 cell phone citations gives me something to do other than watching TV at home. This is really more were issued that month. By the end of 2013, 291 citations were about helping out in the community where I can.” issued for cell phone use without a hands-free device. The total number of roadway crashes in 2013 was 288, Editor’s Note: The winners for third quarter of fi scal 2014 were down from 344 the year prior. Overall crashes on post went honored in a ceremony July 23. To nominate individuals in the from 816 in 2012 to 665 in 2013. Officers issued 246 citations four categories for next quarter, contact Army Community Service for impaired driving from both alcohol and drugs last year. at 526-4590 or 526-1082. Information compiled by Mike Howard, They issued 1,339 speeding citations in 2013. The percentage Garrison Public Affairs. of injury and fatality accidents on post dropped from 5 percent in 2012 to just 2 percent in 2013. Aug. 1, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 5 4CAB tests medevac, decon response Story and photo by Sgt. Melissa C. Parrish 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. — The sounds of helicopters hovering over Camp Atterbury, Ind., were just one indication that Soldiers from Task Force Aviation, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, from Fort Carson had arrived for Vibrant Response 2014. The major fi eld training exercise, conducted July 21 to Tuesday by U.S. Northern Command, and led by U.S. Army North, tested about 5,500 service- members and civilians from the military and other federal and state agencies throughout the country on responding to a catastrophic domestic incident. The 4th CAB Soldiers focused their training on medevacs. Pilots, crew chiefs and fl ight medics awaited emergency calls from the fl ight line to evacuate wounded individuals to hospitals or chemical decontamination sites. The fl ight crews received their fi rst call and dashed to their Black Hawk to help survivors from a mock vehicle A Soldier from Task Force Aviation, 4th Combat Aviation crash. Members of the fl ight crews said Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, runs into the simulated vehicle they appreciate the type of training accident scene during a medevac training exercise as part environment. of Vibrant Response 14 at Camp Atterbury, Ind., July 24. See Medevac on page 12

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Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, low crawl with a simulated 2-23 trains to save lives casualty on a litter at the Mountain Post Story and photos by Sgt. William Howard After two days of classroom instruction, more than noncommissioned offi cer in charge, Headquarters Medical Simulation Training Center, July 23. 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public 30 Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, and Headquarters Company, 2nd Bn., 23rd Inf. Reg. Affairs Offi ce, 4th Infantry Division 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, The Soldiers received close guidance from combat began combat lifesaver lanes at the Mountain Post medics on maneuvering a litter, applying a tourniquet, With a temperature of 90 degrees and the sun Medical Simulation Training Center, July 23. bandaging, clearing the airway and extracting casualties high overhead, four Soldiers wearing full combat gear “We’re putting everything they have learned in from a vehicle. achingly dragged their comrade, strapped to a litter, the classroom from the last two days into practical “I want to instill muscle memory so their mind can inch-by-inch under 10 feet of barbed wire. exercises,” said Sgt. Trevor Shackleton, treatment shutoff and they can do what needs to be done,” said Spc. Pedro Paula, combat medic, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Bn., 23rd Inf. Reg. “By the end of the class they know they can make a difference and help during the fi ght.” Paula, a former civilian emergency medical technician, said he enjoys being able to build a Soldier’s confi dence in providing lifesaving care. “I believe that every medic should be passionate about teaching their job,” said Paula. “In the long run it will help me out, help the whole unit and get the mission done.” Most of the Soldiers are new to the Army, and the course is helping them establish camaraderie with their fellow Soldiers. “We’ll be more trustworthy to each other because of this training,” said Pvt. Harrison McLeod, infantryman, Company B, 2nd Bn., 23rd Inf. Reg. “It’s hot, but everyone is having a good time and it’s a great learning experience.” The annual combat lifesaver course teaches Soldiers the basics in battlefi eld casualty care Sgt. Trevor Shackleton, left, treatment noncommissioned offi cer in charge, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd during 40 hours of classroom instruction and Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, discusses Soldiers how to maneuver hands-on exercises. The Soldiers are required a litter through various obstacles at the Mountain Post Medical Simulation Training Center, July 23. to pass a written test and practical evaluation.

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Miscellaneous Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation Self-help weed control program — Department of DFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday Defense regulations require training for people applying pesticides on military installations. Units interested in Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. participating in the Directorate of Public Works Self- Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. help Weed Control Program must send Soldiers for Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. training on the proper handling, transportation and Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. application of herbicides. Once individuals are properly Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. trained by the DPW base operations and maintenance Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. contractor, Fort Carson Support Services, Soldiers can Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. be issued the appropriate products and equipment so (Wilderness Road Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. units can treat weeds in rocked areas around their unit. Complex) Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed Weed control self-help training sessions for Soldiers LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. are available the first and third Monday of the month 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through September from 11 a.m. to noon, in building Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed 3711. Each unit may send up to five people for training. Soldiers need to call FCSS at 492-0166 to set • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey at the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon up an appointment to pick up weed control products 526-6670 or email [email protected]. at the education center, building 1117, room 120. and sprayers. Call 492-0166 for more information about • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Dennis Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army the DPW Self-help Weed Control Program. Frost at 526-6997 or email [email protected]. ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. Command Evaluation and Training Team — COMET • Self-help/troop construction — Call Tony Haag provides commanders at all levels with a responsive at 526-2859 or e-mail anthony.d.haag.civ@mail. Hours of Operation maintenance and supply assessment and training tool mil. Use this number to obtain self-help tools Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services that improves the combat effectiveness, readiness and and equipment or a motorized sweeper. • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday- efficiency of their units’ logistical programs. The team • Base operations contracting officer representative Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last identifies supply and maintenance weaknesses and — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 or email customer served at 3:30 p.m. problems and provides individual and unit reinforce- [email protected] for questions on snow • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn-in ment training based on assessments. Results remain removal, grounds maintenance and contractor — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- confidential for the unit commander only. COMET response to service orders. 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service, provides assistance in the majority of maintenance • Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786 call 526-3321 for an appointment. and supply management areas with one-on-one or [email protected] to request, for service • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — training and by conducting follow-up visits. Contact or to report damaged or overturned latrines. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Last Tim Howarth at 503-3095 or thomas.howarth3.ctr@ • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Support issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions mail.mil for information. Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or email coordinated on case-by-case basis. First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is [email protected] to request a facility, parking or • Subsistence Support Management Office, building located in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The regulatory traffic sign. 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday- The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is able 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. Friday. The office assists Soldiers with room to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building 2354. • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — assignments and terminations. Call 526-9707 for During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. more information. The 24-hour phone number for after hours, holidays Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094 Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson and weekends is 526-0051. • Installation Property Book Office, building 330 Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- Tuesday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 Briefings 4 p.m.; call 526-5984. p.m. at the Stack Dining Facility, building 2330. 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays • Post Laundry, building 310 — Monday-Friday, The club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the in building 1218, room 314, from noon to 1 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer most highly-decorated Soldier in American history. Soldiers must be private to sergeant first class with a served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8803. To be a member, a Soldier must be recognized as minimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S. • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. an NCO of the highest quality, demonstrating both citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army Physical to midnight. leadership and performance. Armywide, SAMC Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524- • Hazardous Material Control Center, building membership is between 1 and 2 percent. Contact 2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html. 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. SAMC president Sgt. 1st Class Gilbert Guzman Jr. Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or at 526-3576 or email [email protected]. The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson command- the warehouse at 526-2979. Physical Exam Clinic — is located in building 1056 ing general has directed all Soldiers, sergeant first Education Center hours of operation — The Mountain and performs physicals for Soldiers assigned to Fort class through command sergeant major, chief warrant Post Training and Education Center, building 1117, Carson and surrounding bases, without a primary officer 2-5 and officers, captain and above, must attend 526-2124, hours are as follows: care manager. Physicals, except flight physicals, Casualty Assistance Officer and Casualty Notification • Counselor Support Center — Monday-Thursday are available by appointment from 7:30 a.m. to Officer Training. The three-day training course is held 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, except federal holidays. monthly at Veterans Chapel. Soldiers must register • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday Physical packets can be obtained at the clinic or through their school noncommissioned officer for atten- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. online at http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/srp/ dance of this training. The next classes are Aug. 19-21 • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Educa tion srpc(underscore)pe.html. Visit building 1056 or call and Sept. 16-18. Call 526-4551 for more information. Support and Army Personnel Testing — Monday- 526-7170 for more information. Retirement briefings — are available at http://www.carson. Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/RetirementServices. Medical Activity Correspondence Department responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort html. Call 526-2840 for more information. office hours — The Correspondence (Release of Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance ETS briefings — are available at http://www.carson. Infor mation) Office in the Patient Administration of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Transitions.html. Division hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone Call 526-2240/8458 for more information. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. numbers and points of contact for services: Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays in to 12:30 p.m.; closed all federal holidays. Call • Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center. Sign 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details. Support Services service order desk can be reached in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m. and the Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign in for personnel to noon and 1-4 p.m., located on the first floor of routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m., with the building 6222, 1633 Mekong St. Shipment under Full damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers are required to Replace Value claimants must report the additional • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at bring Department of the Army Form 5118, signed by loss or damage listed on After Delivery Form 1851 719-491-0218 or email [email protected] their physician and battalion commander, and a pen directly to the transportation service provider by fax or when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing to complete forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for details. report on the Defense Personal Property System line or emergency service is required. Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency within 75 days. Claimants must submit the claim on • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in DPS line through http://www.move.mil within nine at 526-6670 or email [email protected] building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from 12:30- months for FRV compensation for certain items. All for service needs or to report complaints. 3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA processes other claims, submit to Fort Carson Claims Office to include turning in excess property, reutilizing within two years of delivery or date of incident. For Special Forces briefings government property, web-based tools available, more information, call 526-1355. are held Wednesdays from special handling of property and environmental Work Management Branch — The DPW Work noon to 1 p.m. needs. To schedule an orientation, contact Arnaldo Management Branch, located in building 1219, Special Operations Forces Borrerorivera at [email protected] responsible for processing work orders — Facilities briefings are held for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at mike.welsh@ Engineering Work Requests, DA Form 4283 — is open Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or Rufus Guillory for processing work orders and other in-person support Briefings are held in building 1218, room 314. Call at [email protected]. from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer 524-1461 or visit http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held support is by appointment only, call 526-2900. Aug. 1, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 17

Eagle Lake campers play nine square in the air at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, Eagle Lake brings camp July 22. The game is a cross between volleyball and four square. experience to Fort Carson Story and photos by Andrea Stone Day Camp at Fort Carson each summer get a Mountaineer staff week packed with opportunities for friendship — many have just (moved) here and do not For the third summer, Fort Carson know anyone — and ways to develop personal children have had the opportunity to understandings of Christ,” McAllister said. experience a Christian summer camp Claire Graham, 9, said she enjoyed without leaving Fort Carson. the activities offered this summer, but her “The program benefits Fort Carson favorite was the climbing tower. Families because many Families do not “I’m having a great time,” she said. have access to summer camps,” said Heidi “I’ve been climbing for a long time, and McAllister, director of religious education, that (climbing tower) is hard.” Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. “Some Families She also learned about animals, such as do not have transportation off post or the sugar glider, she said. cannot financially afford many of the This year’s theme was “The Endless local summer camps.” Summer: What Are You Searching For” and During the all-day camp from July was based on the 1966 movie about surfing, 21-25, there were a variety of games, with small groups including the Santa team-building activities, skits, camper Cruz Surfers, Bayside Blazers, Baker’s Bay rallies and small group Bible studies. Beach Bums and West Coast Wreckers. “We really focus on life-on-life Eagle Lake, as an overnight camp, began ministry, getting to know each individual in 1957 as a program of the Navigators, a camper and what’s going on in their lives,” Christian ministry in Colorado Springs, said Laurie Yassa, associate director of Yassa said. But the on-site camp is newer. Eagle Lake on Location. “We meet them Eagle Lake provides the college-student where they’re at and help them grow.” staff and the equipment. The camp has proven to be popular, “The goal is to reach out to the com- with the maximum number of 150 children munity and get (the children) connected … Participants in the Eagle Lake Day Camp slide down an inflatable waterslide signing up each summer since it began. to the chapel here,” Yassa said. “The at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, July 22. This is the third year the weeklong day “The children who attend Eagle Lake biggest goal is for the kids to have fun.” camp was held at Fort Carson. 18 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 1, 2014

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Structures at the ranch erosion, but as Kolise describes, The Piñon Canyon Maneuver headquarters include several homes, “these elements have been created Site is steeped in a rich history a bunkhouse, a garage, working through a technique referred that is represented by a variety of corrals, a large two-story adobe barn to as pecking, that is hitting the cultural resources, such as archaeo- that is widely considered to be one surface of the boulder with a logical sites, historic ranches and of the finest of its type in the region, harder, smaller rock to create rock art, dating back more than and a wood-framed barn with an the design.” 10,000 years ago. The Fort Carson interior covered in drawings, brands The intent behind the rock art Cultural Resources Management and names added over decades. This could be to document a good hunt, Nicknamed the quadruped carousel because the Program maintains an active collection of rare and significant folk record historical events, denote panel depicts deer or elk going around in a circle, program to identify, document and art is an important documentation territorial boundaries, act as a similar to a merry-go-round, or carousel, this panel preserve these resources, while of the story of Brown’s Sheep Camp guide to resources, retell creation is believed to be more than 2,000 years old. supporting the Army’s mission. and of the ranching community stories, and so on. “Cultural resources provide in the Purgatoire River Region “Rock art, as with many other invaluable information about our of Southeast Colorado. types of art, tells a story. But the heritage, our practices and our be- Throughout PCMS, rock art meaning is not always readily liefs, and contribute to our sense of has been documented at more known and much is left open to place and identity,” said Jen Kolise, than 300 archaeological sites and interpretation,” said Kolise. PCMS archaeologist. “They are a includes both petroglyphs (carved There are numerous hidden nonrenewable resource that, once in stone) and pictographs (painted treasures, such as Brown’s Sheep destroyed, can never be restored. designs), dating from 10,000 years Camp and the Boulder Sites, This is why it is important to ago to 50 years ago. One area, found across PCMS, all with their identify and document cultural called the Boulder Sites, contains own story to tell. If you want to resources and preserve the exemplary hundreds of basalt boulders on learn more about PCMS cultural examples for future generations.” which various motifs — such as resources, contact Jen Kolise at On PCMS, there are several deer, elk, humans and circular [email protected]. historic ranches and homesteads, and rectangular abstract one of which is Brown’s Sheep figures — have been Called Ron and Nancy, because this rock art was Camp. This ranch operated from carved. These petroglyphs discovered on the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site 1882 until 1983 first as a sheep camp primarily date from the during the Reagan administration in the 1980s, this then as a cattle ranch. According to Middle to Late Archaic panel is believed to be more than 600 years old. the Colorado Preservation website, period (4050 B.C. to the land that comprised Brown’s 100 A.D.) into the Sheep Camp was first purchased Diversifi cation Period by Samuel Taylor Brown. Brown’s (1050-1450 A.D.). There

Historic rock art at the Boulder Site on Piñon Above: Adobe buildings from left, the bunk house, commissary and two-story stable, built in the 1880s at the Brown’s Sheep Canyon Maneuver Site. This art is from the early Camp. The Brown’s Sheep Camp was an active ranch until 1983 when part of the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site. Inset: Folk art 1900s and more than likely done by one of the done in the early 1900s in one of the barns on the Brown’s Sheep Camp by the ranch hands. Some of the names, brands, and sheep hands. caricatures found in the barn have also been observed at rock art sites elsewhere on PCMS.

Jen Kolise, PCMS archaeologist, explains to Staff Sgt. Henry W. Marris III, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, how the rocks were stacked to form a pen to hold sheep in the late 1800s to early 1900s. 20 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 1, 2014 Aug. 1, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 21

‘ The world we live in is growing more uncertain and unpredictable’

or break a unit,” LaCamera said. “We have to make sure Odierno that we have the depth of knowledge needed to deploy our From page 1 troops, because there will be no left and right seat transfers for upcoming expeditionary missions.” Odierno stressed to the leaders the importance of Odierno stressed the importance of continued readiness taking care of Soldiers, professional development, continued in handling the dynamics in today’s global environment. readiness and strong leadership. “The world we live in is growing more uncertain and “The greatest asymmetric element (advantage) of unpredictable. We don’t know what events will happen that our Army is our leaders,” Odierno said. “It takes years will make our elected offi cials want to use military force,” he to develop good leaders, so start now. said. “We have to make sure that we’re prepared to go, and “Don’t assume your junior leaders know how to continued readiness is what we need to attain at the unit level. do leader development,” Odierno said. “It takes extra “The way I see ahead is going to involve small task effort to really develop our junior noncommissioned organized deployments with potential to grow,” Odierno and commissioned offi cers. You need … leader development said. “Our younger leaders are going to be responsible programs at all your levels: brigade, battalion and company. and accountable for making larger decisions.” “It doesn’t have to be formal,” Odierno said. “It’s Two important topics Odierno fi nished the meeting probably best if it is a combination of formal and informal. with were stewardship and force management. Spend some time every two weeks with those you are “We have to maintain readiness and effectively use mentoring; be engaged and talk to them. A good mentor- every dollar we have in our budgets,” Odierno said. “Our ship program goes two levels down.” numbers for contingency operations are going to be staying Odierno talked about military education as an important the same while our main Army is reducing size.” aspect of professional development. Commanding General Odierno reminded the leaders to keep their eyes on Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, the horizon while maintaining the Army’s strength. echoed Odierno’s sentiments. “I always want to make sure that you know it is a “We can’t hold onto people. We have to send them to marathon — not a sprint,” Odierno said. “Take care of each schools. A battalion without one captain isn’t going to make other and your Soldiers.”

Photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, left; Col. Robert T. Ault, center, commander, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division; and Army Chief Commanding General of Staff Gen. Maj. Gen. Paul J. Raymond T. LaCamera, 4th Inf. Odierno, middle, Div. and Fort Carson; receives a walk down the fl ight briefi ng by Lt. line at Butts Army Col. Cornelius Airfi eld, July 24. W. Kugler, right, commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Steven DiGeorgio, both leaders of 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, at Butts Army Airfi eld hangars on Fort Carson, July 24.

Photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno talks with leaders from 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, at Camp Red Devil, July 24. Odierno watched 3rd ABCT Soldiers perform a situational training exercise focused on conventional warfare. Photo by Sgt. Jonathan Thibault 22 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 1, 2014

Pfc. Camen Lackney, cannon crew member, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, does pushups with a child during the Pikes Peak Library District Summer Reading Club Party at George Fellows Park in Colorado Springs, July 25. Soldiers display gear for children Story and photos by 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery it. Programs like these are a good way body armor and helmets and experi- Sgt. Eric Glassey Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade for us to be able to interact with the ence the weight of a Soldier’s gear. 4th Infantry Division Public Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. surrounding community and give back “It’s great seeing their shocked Affairs Office “We grabbed some gear, came out here a little of what they give to us.” faces,” said Pfc. Camen Lackney, and let the children play around with The children were able to try on cannon crew member, 3rd Bn., 16th COLORADO SPRINGS — Joint FA Reg. “They didn’t realize the Task Force Carson Soldiers displayed gear is that heavy.” their gear for children during the Caleb Burkhart, 11, noticed the Pikes Peak Library District Summer weight of the armor as he put it on. “The Reading Club Party at George Fellows gear is heavy, but I understand why. It Park in Colorado Springs, July 25. has to be able to protect you,” Burkhart “This is the end of the year party said. “I am really thankful that the for the summer reading club,” Soldiers were able to come out and said Staff Sgt. Dennis Flickinger, show us all of their cool gear. I hope command finance noncommissioned I can join the Army when I grow up.” officer and Family readiness liaison, The Soldiers also engaged the children in activities such as physical fitness contests. “I really enjoyed the pushup Pfc. Camen Lackney, cannon crew member, contest with the children,” Lackney 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, said. “They all wanted to do it. I’m 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th just happy to see the children having Infantry Division, watches a child flex with a wonderful time and thinking about an Improved Outer Tactical Vest during the Army. It has been a very enjoyable the Pikes Peak Library District Summer experience to be able to return some Reading Club Party at George Fellows of the support that the community Park, Colorado Springs, July 25. gives to us on a regular basis.”

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Claims to the Estate Armed Services YMCA hosts a monthly military Staff Sgt. David Thomas — With deepest regret appreciation day the fourth Friday of every month to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free events throughout claims against or indebtedness to his estate the day include breakfast and light lunch, should contact Chief Warrant Officer 4 James resiliency resources, preventive health screenings Clemons at 428-9734. and wellness resources, workforce and education Spc. Rafael Ribeiro — With deepest regret to the resources, social networking, arts and crafts Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims and cooking classes. For more information, against or indebtedness to his estate should contact call Drew Aquino, 719-622-9622. Capt. Christopher Vause at 524-0742. Support group — The Pikes Peak Share Sgt. Jacob Hanson — With deepest regret to the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Inc. holds Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims a monthly support group for those whose lives against or indebtedness to his estate should contact have been touched by pregnancy loss, stillbirth 1st Lt. Mark Hruza at 719-424-6019. or loss in the first few months of life. The Upcoming events group meets the second Tuesday of each Spouse Newcomer Orientation — Orientation month at 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, for military spouses new to the area will be held 5265 N. Union Blvd. For more information, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 25-26 in the Army visit http://www.pikespeakshare.org. Community Service Center, Building 1526. Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program — Go to http://www.eventbrite.com and search for The program provides short-term assistance to Fort Carson to register. Depart ment of the Army civilian employees, active General announcements duty-spouses and Family members, and retired Red Cross dental assistant training — Applications military personnel and eligible family members with for the American Red Cross Dental Assistant adult living problems, substance use concerns and Training Program are available Friday at the Red issues affecting workplace productivity and well- Cross office at Evans Army Community Hospital. being. Worksite interventions are offered and con- The deadline to apply is Sept. 5 for the session sultation is available to supervisors and managers that begins in January. Applicants must be 18, a regarding workplace matters. EAP services are military sponsored identification card holder, free to eligible civilians and DA civilian employees. a United States citizen and have a valid high Call 526-2196 for assistance. The EAP is located at school diploma or GED. Call the Red Cross office 1638 Elwell St. in building 6236, room 229. at 526-7144/7589 for more information. Nutrition education — Evans Army Community Breakfast at VFW — Breakfast at VFW Post Hospital Nutrition Care Division offers 6461 is held the first Sunday of each month from numerous education opportunities, including 9-10:30 a.m. at 753 S. Santa Fe, Fountain, and individual appointments, healthy cooking classes, is open to the public. Suggested donation of $3. commissary tours, infant/toddler feeding, sports Call 382-7957 for more information. nutrition, cholesterol management, weight Threat meetings for Family members of military Advisory Council — Evans Army Community management and dietary supplement classes. personnel dealing with post-traumatic stress Hospital is seeking volunteers to serve on a Call 526-7290 for more information. disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday Patient and Family Advisory Council to Payday loan complaints — The Consumer Financial evenings at the YMCA located at 2190 Jet Wing assess current policies, operations and programs. Protection Bureau is accepting complaints from Drive in Colorado Springs. Contact Larry Palma at Meetings are monthly. Applications are borrowers encountering problems with payday 559-376-5389 or [email protected] for details. available at the Patient and Family-Centered loans. To submit a complaint, consumers can Operation Mentor — Big Brothers Big Sisters Care Resource Center or call the PFAC visit http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint seeks children ages 9-16 from military Families to coordinator at 526-7733 for more information. or call 855-411-2372. participate in the military mentoring program, School lunch and breakfast program — School Mountain Post Running Club — The club will which matches children with adult volunteers District 8 is accepting applications for the national meet every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the who serve as positive role models. Visit http:// School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. Exchange. There will be giveaways and stamps www.biglittlecolorado.org for more information. Application forms will be provided to all homes available for $1 off meals at the food court. Share-a-Ride — is a free online car pool with a letter to parents. Additional copies are Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance coordi nation to and from post, as well as van pool available in each school. The information provided Office, located in building 1218, room 212, is options, typically for those commuting 30 or more on the application is confidential and will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Call miles to post. Riders are matched based on their used only for the purpose of determining 526-3963 for assistance, or additional information origination and destination points, as well as days eligibility and verifying data. Applications may can be found at http://www.fvap.gov. and times of travel. Users specify whether they be submitted any time during the school year. Same day appointments — Evans Army are offering a ride, need a ride or if they are Contact Dawn Muniz at 719-382-1334 or email Community Hospital Family Medicine Clinics, interested in sharing driving duties. When a [email protected] for more information. Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are “match” is found, users are notified immediately Water report — Fort Carson’s Directorate of operating under an appointment model called of rider options, allowing them to contact and Public Works has issued its annual Water Quality “Open Access,” offering same day appointments. coordinate ridesharing within minutes. Access the Report. The report is an annual summary of the Beneficiaries may not be offered the exact ride-share portal by visiting http://www.carson. water quality delivered throughout Fort Carson hour they want. Call the Access to Care Line, army.mil/paio/sustainability.html. via the water distribution system. The report 526-2273, to make an appointment. Ambulance service — Fort Carson officials urge com- can be viewed at the following web address: Transfer military hospital or clinic when relocating munity members to contact emergency personnel http://www.carson.army.mil/DPW/documents/ — TRICARE Online users must update their by calling 911 instead of driving personal vehicles Fort+Carson+Water+Quality+Report+2014.pdf. military hospital or clinic location online each to the emergency room. In the event of a life- or Call DPW at 526-2022 for more information or time they relocate. Transferring military hospital limb-threatening emergency, skilled paramedics and to obtain a hard copy of the report. or clinic affiliation in TOL does not automatically ambulance crew will be able to administer critical Pediatrics clinic — Evans Army Community transfer the TRICARE enrollment in Defense care and aid. Contact the Emergency Department Hospital’s pediatrics clinic has an embedded Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. at 526-7111 for more information. behavioral health psychologist/counselor available Library program — Tutor.com for military Families IMCOM recruits — Installation Management to work with parents who have concerns about offers homework and studying help from a Com mand is recruiting junior and mid-level their child’s behavior, discipline or attention-deficit professional tutor, any time of day or night, free for employees to participate in a Developmental hyperactivity disorder. A pediatric pharmacist is K-12 students in military Families. Expert tutors Assignment Program. DAP is designed to sup- also available to manage children’s medication. are available online 24/7 to help students in more port functional and leadership training, which is Prenatal nutrition class — Expectant mothers can than 16 subjects, including math, science, English one of the essential pillars of the HQ, IMCOM learn how to eat healthy during pregnancy. The and social studies. Tutor.com can also help with Campaign Plan LOE 3. Eligible applicants are class will be the second Tuesday of every month standardized test prep, Advance Placement exams IMCOM appropriated-fund employees at 9 a.m. in Evans Army Community Hospital’s and with college essays. Visit http://www.tutor. (GS7-GS13) and nonappropriated fund employees Nutrition Care Division. Call 526-7290 to sign up. com/military for more information. (NAF-5 and below, in positions comparable to Fort Carson Police Records — The Fort Carson Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey — GS7-GS13). The DAP is based on a systematic Police Records section has moved to building 2757, Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to help plan specializing in developmental assignments MOD 4, on the corner of Barkeley Avenue and minimize the impact of budget cuts on medical through various functional areas for a period Osan Street. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to noon care. Evans Army Community Hospital receives of up to 60 days. The program provides multi- and 1-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Fingerprinting hours funding based on patients seen and customer functional training and assignments to strengthen at the Fort Carson Police station, building 2700, satisfaction. Positive surveys returned can the experience of employees and prepare them for have changed to 2-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. The Fort bring in up to $800. Help keep providers and broader responsibilities, improve organizational Carson Police complete fingerprints for on-post departments and clinics fully functional. Call communication, and develop well-rounded employment. For any other fingerprint needs, 526-7256 for more information. personnel. Applications can be obtained by contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Triple Threat expands — The Southeast Family contacting your organization’s training coordinator Military Appreciation Day — The Southeast Center and Armed Services YMCA hosts Triple or the Workforce Development Program. 24 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 1, 2014 Which road do you travel? Commentary by Chap. (Maj.) Tim Maracle Taken,” written in 1920. It starts with: “Two roads choices that we make. What decisions do you have to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not make this month, this summer? What decisions do travel both.” you have for the upcoming school year? Do you even Summer is one of the best times of the year. What I hear him saying is that there are roads remember what you said you would do for resolutions People are more relaxed, they look to spend time that we travel and there are roads that we bypass. We back in January? Have you met them? with their families and children are out of school. cannot travel both. Everything in life is relative to the Thoreau continues: It is a time when many people get mobile around “ I shall be telling this with a sigh the country as well. They will go on vacation and do Somewhere ages and ages hence: things that they may not have done for some time, Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — or perhaps they even try something new. Those who I took the one less traveled by, like sand and water may try to find a beach, while And that has made all the difference.” those who like hiking or fishing may go to the We can do some great things during summer, but mountains, especially here with some great 14ers first we need to remember that each road we take has to climb. There will always be people who say that a destination. Some of these destinations may get us it is too hot at the beach or that it will be crowded. closer to a place where we need to be and some will Others might say there are too many bugs or that only derail our Families. One of the most powerful they might get lost in the mountains. There are words in that poem is “difference.” What difference do people who will find the worst in anything. you need for your Family? Is there something that has My Family has taken a number of long trips across been affecting you or your loved ones? Alternatively, the country. Some people have asked if we went crazy is everything so perfect that it does not seem real? each time. And I always said “no.” One of the greatest Before you let the summer go too quickly, look things is seeing the incredible mountain ranges, at the road that you are traveling. See if it has made majestic valleys and scenic vistas along the drive. the “difference” for you to be where you are and When was the last time you got off the beaten where you should be. If you feel lost or need path and ventured out to do something as a Family, directions, please let someone know. Don’t as a couple or just for yourself? Henry David forget there is always someone you can talk to — Thoreau is famous for his poem, “The Road Not your friendly neighborhood chaplain.

Chapel briefs Facebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Office)” for events and schedules. 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 confir mation. Classes are also offered for adults seeking to join the Catholic faith and those who desire to participate in the celebrating of the sacraments. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for more information. Trunk-or-Treat volunteers are needed to host decorated trunks, and donations are needed for the Oct. 26 event from 2-3:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for more information. Youth Ministries: Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel youth group members are invited to attend the Prussman youth group Tuesdays at 6 p.m. or the Veterans youth group Sundays at 6:30 p.m. Catholic Women of the Chapel meets Friday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 526-5769 or visit “Fort Carson Military Council of Catholic Women” on Facebook for information. Protestant Women of the Chapel meets Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available. Email [email protected] or visit PWOC Fort Carson on Latter Day Saints Soldiers meet Wednesday Heartbeat, a support group for battle Facebook for details. at 6 p.m. for pizza and social, followed by an buddies, Family members and friends who Knights of Columbus, a Catholic Institute (Bible study) at 6:30 p.m. at Provider are suicide survivors, meets the second group for men 18 and older, Chapel, Ellis Street at Barkeley Avenue. Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at meets the second and fourth Contact elder Arthur Ford at 433-2659 or the Fallen Heroes Family Center, building Tuesday of the month at [email protected], or Chap. (Capt.) 6215, 6990 Mekong St. Contact Richard Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call Jacob Snell at 330-3120 or jacob.r.snell.mil@ Stites at 598-6576 or Cheryl Sims at 526-5769 for more information. mail.mil for information or a ride. 304-9815 for information. Has someone in your organization recently received kudos? Contact Mountaineer staff at 526-4144 or email [email protected]. Aug. 1, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 25

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Mountaineer Athlete of the Week Josh M. Estes Intramural softball player How did you get started touchdown of the game. I was also playing sports? the homecoming king that night. My dad got me started playing The only bad part about it is my dad sports at a very young age. I played was coming out of the bathroom and baseball and football mostly, and I didn’t see me score the touchdown. played a little bit of basketball during Do you have a favorite my (high school) senior year. professional sports player? What was your favorite sport I’m more of a player type of growing up? guy than rooting for a team type I enjoyed baseball and football. of guy. I’m a big fan of Derek Jeter When it was time for me to go (New York Yankees). Although to college, I went to a (National I didn’t see him play, when I look Association of Intercollegiate at fi lm of Bo Jackson I like him a lot, Athletics) school because they were too. I also just saw one of the kids going to allow me to play football I grew up with (Aaron Sanchez of and baseball. Each sport has its the Toronto Blue Jays) make his pros and cons, but I love them both. major league debut against the What is your favorite sports Boston Red Sox. moment? What is the one thing you In high school it was senior night haven’t done in sports you would for the football team. I wasn’t one of still like to do? the fastest guys on the team so I was I would love to play college on the second line of the kick return baseball or be a catcher in major team. We played our homecoming league baseball. game against our rival, and we had People who don’t know me police cars there which would run would be surprised to know that … the sirens when we scored. The I am a pretty nice guy who opening kickoff bounced right believes you should treat others the into my hands and I scored the fi rst way you want to be treated. Photo by Walt Johnson 28 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 1, 2014

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Jose Alfaro, 7, prepares The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare to attack and Recreation sponsors the individual and the goal as team triathlon sprint competition, Sept. 6 at defenders 8 a.m. at the Outdoor Pool. close in on The “Tri It” event will be a 500-meter swim him during (individual) and 750-meter swim (team); 20- intramural kilometer bicycle event (team and individual); league soccer and a 5-kilometer run (individual) and 10- action July kilometer run (team). The registration fee for the 24 at the event is $20 per person if competing individually post sports or as a team. People can register for the event at complex. any post fitness center or at http://mwrfortcarson. Intramural com/physical-fitness-centers.php. Call Sabine soccer action Clark at 526-2742 for more information. takes place The Youth Services Center is registering youths Monday- for the fall sports season. Thursday Registration closes Aug. 8 for the from 6-8 p.m. following: soccer, ages 3-15; flag football,

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Bench From page 28 Pool reopens The 2014 National Physique Committee Steel City Show will be held Saturday at Pueblo Soldiers Memorial Hall, located at 1 City Hall Plaza. ponder Prejudging for bodybuilding and physique their next will begin at 10 a.m. in the men’s bodybuilding exercise and physique categories and women’s fitness routine at routines, bikini, fitness physique and figure the Iron competitions, respectively. The finals will begin at Horse 5 p.m. Visit http://www.jefftaylor.com for tickets. Sports and There will be a softball home run derby at the Fitness Mountain Post Sports Complex in September. Center The tournament will be held in two rounds. The indoor pool, preliminary round will be Sept. 3 and finals will be Monday. Sept. 11. The tournament is open to all Department The indoor of Defense identification card holders 18 and older. pool is fully Email Levi Hokkala at [email protected] operational to reserve a spot in the tournament. again, The post fall softball league and flag football according seasons are scheduled to begin Sept. 15. to pool The softball league will feature men’s and officials. coed divisions. The coed teams must have at least five female players, according to DFMWR Photo by Walt Johnson officials. Games are scheduled Monday-Thursday at 6:30, 7:35 and 8:40 p.m. There will be a mandatory coaches meeting for the softball purchased Saturday will receive an additional 10 According to CYSS officials, youth coaches league Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Iron Horse Sports percent off. Call 526-4102 for more information. receive discounts on sports enrollment for and Fitness Center. Child, Youth and School Services officials are their children, promotion points for active-duty The football league, which will play in looking for people interested in volunteering Soldiers, volunteer hours, resume building and battalion and company level action, has its as youth sports and fitness coaches. will make a definitive positive impact on the mandatory coaches meeting Sept. 3 at Iron Anyone interested in being a coach must community. Call 526-1101 for more information. Horse Sports and Fitness Center at 6:30 p.m. pass a background check, attend a mandatory The Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club holds its last big three-hour preseason training session and be football team opens its 2014 season on the road Equipment Demo Day of the year, Saturday. available two to three hours per week for practices against the Columbine Rebels, Aug. 22. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to and games. CYSS officials said anyone interested The Trojans first home game will be Aug. 28 2 p.m. and will have the latest and greatest in being a coach must have good communication when it will meet the Lakewood Tigers at 7 p.m. equipment the golf world has to offer, according skills with the CYSS sports staff and parents at the football field on campus. to golf course officials. All equipment ordered or of the players. — Compiled by Walt Johnson 30 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 1, 2014 Aug. 1, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 31

on the Pikes Peak area. The free museum Iglesias, Brantley Gilbert and Tony Orlando. is at 215 S. Tejon St. There is free entertainment, including Olate Lake Pueblo State Park’s swim beach is open Dogs, Strong Man John Beatty, Stirrup for the summer, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday- Some Fun, Strolling Magical Medicine Show, Monday. There’s no admission charge other than Colorado Raptors and Aussie Kingdom. There’s the $7 day pass or an annual park pass ($70). a carnival midway. The Colorado State Fair is No lifeguards are on duty and no refreshments are at 1001 Beulah Ave., in Pueblo. The website The Colorado Renaissance Festival near Larkspur available. Lake Pueblo is open year-round and is http://www.coloradostatefair.com. is open for its fi nal weekend Saturday-Sunday, has campsites. Take Interstate 25 south to Pueblo, Colorado Balloon Classic, a hot-air balloon 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., rain or shine. The theme take Highway 50 west for about four miles to event, is set for Labor Day weekend. The for Saturday-Sunday is “Fare Thee Well and Pueblo Boulevard and turn south. Go four miles, free event is in Memorial Park Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Mardi Gras Carnivale.” Tickets for adults are take Thatcher Avenue west and follow signs. Dozens of balloons will lift off about 7 a.m. $19.95 and $9 for children. Parking is free. “Applause” is in the Colorado Springs Fine Arts and other activities will be in the park, along The fest is at Larkspur; take Interstate 25 north Center through Sunday, presented by the with food vendors. to exit 172, follow signs. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center’s Youth Briarfest is Sept. 5-7, at St. Gabriel’s Church “Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed” is in the Repertory Ensemble. Performances are at campus, 8755 Scarborough Drive, near Austin Denver Museum of Nature and Science through 7 p.m. through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Bluffs and Research parkways. The festival Aug. 24. The museum is in City Park at 2001 Call the box offi ce at 634-5583 for tickets, $10 features free concerts and entertainment, food Colorado Blvd. and is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each. The theater is at 30 W. Dale St. booths, arts and craft vendors and a carnival midway. Tickets are $22 for nonmember adults and $13 Space Foundation Discovery Center features A special traveling exhibit, “Rise Above,” will for children ages 3-10. Tickets are sold for entry rocketry through Saturday. A Taste of Space be in the Wings Over the Rockies museum in at a certain time; call the museum or go online at Technology is Tuesday to Aug. 16. The Discovery the Denver suburb of Aurora Aug. 12-19. The http://www.dmns.org for availability. Center is off Garden of the Gods Road at 4425 traveling exhibit highlights the inspiring story “Chihuly Rediscovered” is the newest exhibit in Arrowswest Drive. It is open Tuesday-Saturday, of the Tuskegee Airmen. The 30-minute fi lm the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, highlights obstacles faced by America’s fi rst black 30 W. Dale St. Renowned glass artist Dale $7.50 for college students with identifi cation and military pilots and support personnel. Audiences Chihuly’s works are in the exhibit. Admission to $4.50 for children ages 4-17. Military rates are $5 also experience a fl ight in a P-51 Mustang. the exhibit is $10. The Denver Botanic Gardens for adults with identifi cation and $4 for children. There is no charge to see the exhibit other than also has a Chihuly exhibit through Nov. 30. In Ages 3 and younger are admitted free; call general admission to the museum. Wings Over partnership with Denver Botanic Gardens, 576-8000 for information. the Rockies Air & Space Museum is in Hangar 1 visitors can buy a ticket to the Colorado Springs In honor of Colorado Day all state parks will have at the former Lowry Air Force Base, at 7711 Fine Arts Center’s “Chihuly Rediscovered” and free admission Monday. Cheyenne Mountain E. Academy Blvd. Call 303-360-5360 for get $5 off the Denver Chihuly show, and vice State Park, across Highway 115 from Fort information. Admission is $11 for ages 12-64, versa. Denver Botanic Gardens is at 1007 York Carson’s Gate 1, has nature and outdoor activities $9 for active-duty military, seniors and veterans St. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday during the Colorado Day Open House, noon to and $6 for ages 4-12. The museum is open and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 4 p.m., with a hike at 1 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole is open The Pikes Peak Regional Air Show is Aug. 9-10, noon to 5 p.m. However, the museum will be daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Colorado Springs closed Wednesday for a private event. Active-duty military and members of their Airport. Admission for adults is $15 and $10 The Blue Man Group will have two shows in Families older than 10 with military identifi cation for military and ages 6-14. Children 5 and under Pueblo’s Memorial Hall, 1 City Hall Place. are admitted for $16 per person. Under age 2 are admitted free. Food and collectible vendors Sept. 18-19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be and 60 and older are admitted free. Regular will be on site. Air shows are at 11 a.m. and purchased by calling 866-722-8844 or online admission is $21 per person. The workshop is 2 p.m. each day. Parking is $5. Vintage aircraft at http://www.pueblomemorialhall.com. on the Pikes Peak Highway. Turn left at the will perform fl ybys and will be on display. The Salute to American Veterans is Aug. 15-17 traffi c light in the small town of Cascade. See the website http://www.pprairshow.org for in Cripple Creek. Events included in this 22nd Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum currently items restricted from entry. annual rally and festival include the Vietnam has “Memories of a Massacre: Perspectives Colorado’s State Fair is Aug. 28-Sept. 1, on the Memorial Traveling Wall, guest speakers, a on Ludlow” as a featured exhibit. The event state fairground in Pueblo. Held annually in Veterans Remembrance ceremony, parade, street took place in 1914 during a union strike. “The Pueblo since 1876, it’s one of the oldest state fairs dance, concerts, food vendors and Prisoner of Midas Touch: The Penrose-Tutt Partnership” in the nation. In addition to competitive events, War and Missing in Action Recognition Ride. is a special exhibit opened recently. Two cookoffs, fi ne arts, 4-H, horse shows and livestock Take Highway 24 west to Woodland Park then childhood friends became business partners in shows, there are PRCA rodeos with Clay Walker Highway 67 south to Cripple Creek. Cripple Creek and eventually had a great impact and Chris Young and appearances by Gabriel — Compiled by Nel Lampe

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Visitors look at special exhibits in the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy facility. PRORODEO HALL OF FAME AND Just the Facts • TRAVEL TIME – 20 minutes • FOR AGES – anyone • TYPE – rodeo hall of fame • FUN FACTOR – ###½ MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN COWBOY (OUT OF 5 STARS) • WALLET DAMAGE – FREE WEDNESDAY (REGULAR PRICE $$) Offers free admission Wednesday $ = Less than $20 $$ = $21-$40 Story and photos by Nel Lampe $$$ = $41-$60 Mountaineer staff $$$$ = $61-$80 (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy is in Colorado Springs, just off Interstate 25 at exit 148. One of America’s top rodeo stars in the 1940s-50s was nine-time world champion cowboy competed for bragging rights. These competitions became popular with Casey Tibbs. He was featured on the cover of Life Magazine and was perhaps the fi rst rodeo local citizens. participant to become well known to the public. It’s believed the fi rst American rodeo competition which offered A statue of Tibbs, riding his horse Necktie, is in front of the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. a prize was in the small Colorado town of Deer Trail on July 4, 1869. The statue is titled “Champ.” The fi rst prize was usually a belt buckle or a suit of clothes. The ProRodeo Hall of Fame will mark its 35th anniversary of preserving the history Rodeos are an American sport, based on the working skills of and legacy of professional rodeo by having a free open house Wednesday from 9 a.m. to cowboys. Although cattle drives eventually waned, rodeo competitions 7 p.m. The facility will be open Wednesday two hours beyond its normal closing hour and Western celebrations drew fans. Rodeo competitions went on the to accommodate visitors. road, appearing in Chicago, New York, Europe and Australia. An exhibit, “A Look Back at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Professional Rodeo,” is on Rather than working cowboys showing off their skills, more and display, showing artifacts from the hall’s 35 years. The facility opened in 1979. more full-time competitors participated in rodeos. Country singer Trinity Seely will entertain in the morning and the Flying W Wranglers will Today’s competitors are usually members of the Professional entertain in the afternoon. There’ll be pony rides for the youngsters, roping demonstrations, Rodeo Cowboys Association and the events they compete in are stagecoach rides and food and vendor booths. probably PRCA sanctioned. Cowboys and rodeos come to mind this time of year — the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo PRCA-sanctioned rodeos have these events: bareback riding, calf was just a couple of weeks ago and the Little Britches Rodeo fi nals were in Pueblo Saturday. roping, bull dogging, team roping, barrel racing, saddle bronc riding More rodeos will be part of the Colorado State Fair opening in August in Pueblo. and bull riding. And Colorado has a connection with cowboys, cattle drives and rodeos. Gene Autry was a working cowboy with a talent for singing. He Cowboys and cattle drives were an integral part of the American West became famous in Western movies and as a recording star. Other following the Civil War and the build up of railroads across America. cowboys who became actors are Ben Johnson and Slim Pickens. Following the Civil War, lots of settlers moved to the West, via the Visitors can see a 15-minute fi lm in the theater about the history of Santa Fe, Smoky Hills and Oregon trails, and the expansion of railroads. rodeo, which is shown on the hour and half hour. The Museum of the Railroads were being built from Missouri across Kansas, Colorado American Cowboy exhibit is on the second level, accessed from the and Wyoming, eventually linking the U.S. east to west, when the theater,Visitors can see hats and clothing worn by working cowboys Transcontinental Railroad was completed in 1869. during the past 175 years or so. Saddles and lariats are also displayed. In Texas, the cattle business had been in chaos during the Civil War Rodeo fans can see all things rodeo by visiting the hall of fame. and cattle markets were poor. Beef was in demand at Army posts in New There, they’ll see exhibits about hall of fame honorees. Exhibits Mexico, in Colorado mining camps and in the East. Enterprising include personal belongings, such as hats, boots and belt buckles, and cowmen and ranchers saw an opportunity for getting cattle to market. an occasional saddle. Collecting herds of cattle from ranchers and hiring a few cowboys, Visitors can see exhibits honoring familiar names of rodeo people such as Charles Goodnight and other cowmen headed north. participants such as Lane Frost, Jim Shoulders, Fred Whitfi eld and Goodnight, along with Oliver Loving, cut the fi rst trail from Texas to New Trevor Brazile, as well as members of rodeo committees, stock Mexico and on to Colorado, known as the Goodnight-Loving Trail. contractors and livestock contract personnel. Cattle drives lasted eight to 10 weeks and sometimes involved Western art and sculptures are throughout the hall and the sculpture dangers. The cowboys were skilled horsemen and good with a lariat and garden. The garden area includes live animals that have retired from a gun. Sometimes, while along the trail, the cowboys competed to see rodeo. Presently, two horses are in the exhibit, and will be there through who was best at roping a calf or riding a bronco. The cowboys usually the summer. The animals are there to help the ProRodeo Hall of Fame educate the public on the sport of professional rodeo. Visitors should stop by the store to see the display of historic saddles. The store has ProRodeo Hall of Fame merchandise for sale, including shirts, hats, mugs, and other memorabilia. The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy Trevor Brazile’s exhibit is at 101 Pro Rodeo Drive, at the Rockrimmon Boulevard exit 148. shows some of his awards Western-style art and The phone number is 528-4764 and it is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the shirt he wore when personal belongings Admission for adults is $8, ages 6-12 is $5 and children 5 and under sponsored by the Army. of champions are in are admitted free. Military with proper identifi cation are admitted for $6. the Hall of Fame.

A statue of nine-time world champion cowboy Casey Tibbs, on his horse, Necktie, Information about Casey Tibbs and is in front of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame some of his personal belongings Places to see in the and Museum of the American Cowboy. are in the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. Pikes Peak area. 34 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 1, 2014 Aug. 1, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 35 36 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 1, 2014 Aug. 1, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 37 38 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 1, 2014 Aug. 1, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 39 40 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 1, 2014