Vol. 66, No. 18 Published in the interest of Division West (First Army) and Fort Carson community. May 2, 2008 Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mil. Word of the month: Compassion Army surgeon general visits Carson by James H. Egbert Schoomaker presented a Purple Mountaineer staff Heart Medal and Bronze Star Medal with “V” device to two The Army’s top medical offi- recovering Soldiers. cer, Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker, “This is a terrific hospital, surgeon general of the Army and community and place to practice former commander of Evans medicine and to be a part of the Army Community Hospital, Army community. It’s great to be honored two Soldiers during a on an installation that represents visit to Fort Carson to assess the what’s great about our Army progress of the Wounded Warrior today,” said Schoomaker, “I have Transition Unit program April 29. to tell you that Fort Carson and During his visit, Schoomaker Evans Army Community Hospital toured the newly completed are doing a great job in helping facilities provided for WTU and the U.S. Army and me as the was briefed on the progress of commander of the Army Medical EACH facilities scheduled to be Command, in transforming the completed in coming months. manner in which we care for our Schoomaker toured the WTU warriors and their Families; how barracks which have been we encourage ‘return to duty’ for revamped to comply with the the Soldier to continue their Americans with Disabilities Act service and honor their oaths.” — essentially providing handicap According to Schoomaker, access to rooms and facilities to the WTU program was born of Soldiers and Family members the Army Action Plan that was who may be wheelchair bound. instituted only a year ago. Schoomaker commented on “The Army and its leadership the special amenities, such as are fully behind this program and wall mounted flat-screen TVs and seeing the program here, just broadband Internet access, shows that it is working,” said intended to give Soldiers access Schoomaker. to educational opportunities to Pfc. Jason Carten and Spc. help them during their recovery Jerry Cherini were honored at an and transition to return-to-duty award ceremony held in front of status or civilian life. He also the Evans Army Community stressed the importance that these Hospital as Family and fellow tools provided are also to help Soldiers looked on.

Photo by Thea Skinner relax the Soldier and provide Carten was awarded the Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker, surgeon general of the Army addresses Soldiers and Families in some entertainment value. See General on Page 20 attendance of an awards ceremony at Evans Army Community Hospital. After his facilities tour,

Petraeus, Odierno nominated to lead CENTCOM, Iraq by Donna Miles “I recommended him to the president because I in Iraq, but in Afghanistan and some of the challenges American Forces Press Service am absolutely confident he is the best man for the that we face elsewhere in the region in the CENTCOM job,” said Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. He area, are very much characterized by asymmetric war- The White House nominated Gen. David H. cited Petraeus’ in-depth understanding of the situation fare,” he said. “And I don’t know anybody in the United Petraeus, currently commander of Multi-National in Iraq as well as counterinsurgency operations, and States military better qualified to lead that effort.” Force — Iraq, to be the next U.S. Central Command the successes seen in Iraq under his leadership. See CENTCOM on Page 6 commander. “The kinds of conflicts we are dealing with not just

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MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham Soldiers give a helping hand Garrison Commander: Col. Eugene B. Smith Commentary by Pfc. Chelsey Watson whatever they could, including their tops. I started Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Mountaineer staff taking her pulse and asking what happened when a Dee McNutt sergeant came running up to us. He had a medical bag Chief, Print and Web Communications: It was raining on April 9 and I was riding back to post and said that he was a medic. I started briefing him Douglas M. Rule about 4 p.m. I saw a Soldier directing traffic. I thought on what happened and the vital signs I had gotten. We Staff Writer: James H. Egbert Thea Skinner there might be a wreck, so I asked my friend to pull over. stayed with the woman until EMS came. Her head was Spc. Daniel Donegan When I got out to see what was wrong, I noticed a bleeding badly. Pfc. Chelsey Watson woman lying in the middle of the road. I ran across the I am proud to be a Soldier in the U.S. Army, among Happenings: Nel Lampe street and saw four military personnel and two civilians a group of workers who always pull together together, Sports Writer: Walt Johnson surrounding this woman. I told them I was a medic and both on and off duty, to help unknown people. That day Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall asked if I could help. They said, “Yes,” as I was the only really made me proud, because we did our duty, we medically-trained person there. helped a person in need. Even though there were only This commercial enterprise newspaper is One Soldier was holding her head to stabilize it two medical personnel there for a while, everyone played an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of the and another was on the phone with Emergency Medical their part and helped the woman out. Mountaineer are not necessarily the official view Services. 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Post weather hotline 526-0096 News May 2, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 3 Social Security Disability Benefits available for Wounded Warriors by Gina Ramer A recipient of SSDI or office, by mail or by telephone. Call (800) 772-1213 or Social Security Assistant District Manager, SSI cannot engage in sub- 574-9279 locally to schedule an appointment. Colorado Springs stantial work activity for A “disability starter kit” is available online pay or profit, also known to help in completing an application. Wounded servicemembers can receive expedited as substantial gainful Claimants and their representatives must processing of disability claims from the Social activity. Active duty provide information and documentation about Security Administration. status and receipt of age, employment, proof of citizenship, Social Benefits available through Social Security are military pay does not, Security coverage and information regarding all different than those from the Department of in itself, necessarily impairments and related treatment. Social Veterans Affairs and require a separate application. prevent payment of Security will make every reasonable effort to help The expedited process is used for servicemembers disability benefits. the applicant get the necessary medical evidence. who become disabled while on active military Receipt of mili- The claim is sent to a state Disability service on or after Oct. 1, 2001, regardless of where tary payments Determination Services office that makes disability the disability occurs. should never decisions. The state has medical and vocational Social Security pays disability benefits through stop a disabled Soldier from experts who will contact the doctors and other two programs: the Social Security disability insurance applying for disability benefits from places where treatment was received to obtain program, which pays benefits to the Soldier and Social Security. If a Soldier is receiving treatment appropriate medical records. The state agency may certain members of his or her family if you are at a military medical facility and working in a ask the applicant to have an examination or medical “insured,” meaning that you worked long enough designated therapy program or on limited duty, the test. The applicant will not have to pay the costs of and paid Social Security taxes; and the Social Security Administration will evaluate the work any additional exams or tests. Supplemental Security Income program, which pays activity to determine eligibility for benefits. The The length of time it takes to receive a decision benefits based on financial need. actual work activity is the controlling factor and not on a disability claim can vary, depending on several By law, Social Security has a very strict definition the amount of pay the Soldier receives. factors, but primarily on the nature of the disability; how of disability. To be found disabled, the recipient must Disabled Soldiers may apply for disability benefits quickly SSA obtains medical evidence from the doctor be unable to do substantial work because of medical at any time while on active-duty military status or after or other medical source; and whether it is necessary condition(s) and that medical condition(s) must discharge, whether still hospitalized, in a rehabilitation to send the applicant for a medical examination in have lasted, or be expected to last, at least one year program or undergoing out-patient treatment in a order to obtain evidence to support the claim. or be expected to result in death. While some programs military or civilian medical facility. Applications are Applicants can speed the process by having give money to those with partial disabilities or accepted online at www.socialsecurity.gov/wounded See Benefits on page 4 short-term disabilities, Social Security does not. warriors, in person at the nearest Social Security

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Army extends cap on Family See Benefits from page 3 information available from all the doctors who have been seen and relevant work history. It is important to notify Readiness Group accounts SSA of address changes or any changes in doctors, by William Bradner easily cost more than $5,000. The more robust hospitals or outpatient clinics where treatment is received. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation FRGs were making hard choices, limiting their After the application for Social Security disability benefits Command Public Affairs activities and curtailing fundraising to remain is received, it is identified as a military servicemember within regulation. claim and is expedited through all phases of processing. The amount of money Family Readiness As part of the Army Covenant, child care for Disability claims filed online also are expedited. Groups are allowed to have in informal funds was FRG meetings and activities is available by Certain family members may qualify for benefits raised from $5,000 to $10,000, regardless of the contacting either the Army Community Service or based on the applicant’s work history. They include: echelon of command or number of people in the unit. the installation’s Child and Youth Services. the spouse, if he or she is age 62 or older; the spouse, FRGs typically use informal funds to host unit “Child care for meetings and activities is at any age, if he or she is caring for a child of the outings, events or social activities, provide snacks easily one of the FRG’s largest expenses and applicant who is younger than 16 or disabled; the and child care at FRG meetings, and print FRG now those costs do not have to come from their applicant’s unmarried child, including an adopted newsletters. The funds are all donated or raised informal FRG funds,” Johnson said. “That will child, or, in some cases, a stepchild or grandchild. The with fundraising events, such as bake sales or also free up limited funds for other activities.” child must be younger than 18 or younger than age 19 if silent auctions. “This is a natural step forward in delivering in elementary or secondary school full time; and an “Units felt that $5,000 did not give them the promise of the covenant to our Soldiers and unmarried child, age 18 or older, if he or she has a enough flexibility to meet all of their needs,” Families,” Johnson continued. “We’re empowering disability that started before age 22. said Delores Johnson, director of Family the FRGs to make their own choices about funding For more information and to find copies of SSA pub- Programs at the Family and Morale, Welfare and and how they’re going to support their units.” lications, visit the SSA Web site at www.socialsecurity.gov Recreation Command. In response to requests from FMWRC and other or call (800) 772-1213. The local office in Colorado The focus of FRGs is mutual support, not Army commands, Pete Geren, secretary of the Springs is located at 1049 N. Academy Blvd. The general fundraising, but for the larger units, hosting a Army, signed Army Directive 2008-1, “Increase in inquiry line is 574-9279. The local military liaison is welcome-home celebration or a Family Day can Family Readiness Group Informal Fund Cap.” Rose Fortune, who can be reached at 638-7403, ext. 318.

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See CENTCOM from page 1 Odierno had been nominated as Odierno team to work together to ensure a smooth handoff to Odierno. Army vice chief of staff. That nomination continue building on progress taking Gates said he expects Petraeus to be on Gates also announced that the will be withdrawn, with Lt. Gen. Peter place in Iraq. “I think the course that Gen. site to evaluate ground conditions fol- White House nominated Gen. Raymond Chiarelli, currently Gates’ senior Petraeus has set has been a successful lowing a 45-day pause to begin after the T. Odierno, who commanded military advisor, to be nominated for a course, so frankly I think staying that final surge forces withdraw from Iraq. Multinational Corps — Iraq until fourth star and to serve in that position, course is not a bad idea,” he said. “I “I would expect that Gen. Petraeus February, to succeed Petraeus as the secretary announced. would say it’s a good idea.” would carry out not only the evaluation, Multinational Force — Iraq commander. Gates said Adm. William J. Fallon’s Because Odierno served directly but that first decision in terms of are we Odierno served as Petraeus’ decision in March to step down as under Petraeus for the past year, his able to draw down another brigade right-hand man in Iraq, Gates said, and CENTCOM commander came unex- assumption of the Iraq command with combat team or not, depending on like Petraeus, has the experience pectedly, creating a big hole at “one Petraeus at CENTCOM “probably conditions on the ground,” Gates said. required for the job. of our most important combatant preserves the likelihood of continued At CENTCOM, Petraeus will “I believe in most parts of the commands, one engaged in two wars momentum and progress,” Gates said. broaden his responsibilities to address world, especially the Middle East, per- and on many fronts and perhaps the The secretary urged the Senate to challenges not only in Iraq, but also in sonal relationships make a difference,” most sensitive part of the world.” move quickly on the nominations, Afghanistan and elsewhere in the Gates said. “And Gen. Odierno is Gates said he turned to the person confirming them by Memorial Day, if region. Gates said he expects Petraeus known recently to the Iraqi leadership; most up to speed on the region to fill the possible, to pave the way for Petraeus to to follow in Fallon’s footsteps, building he’s known to the Iraqi generals, he’s post quickly without losing momentum. take the CENTCOM helm. Gates cited relationships throughout the region. known to our own people. He has Petraeus said he is “honored to be the high respect many Senate leaders Gates said he believes Petraeus, current experience, so the likelihood of nominated for this position and to have an have for Petraeus and said he expects a Odierno and Fallon all share the same him being able to pick up for this opportunity to continue to serve with fairly smooth confirmation process. views about the dangers of Iranian baton-passing to be smooth — the odds America’s Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Meanwhile, Petraeus will remain in interference in Iraq. The secretary of that are better with him than with Marines, Coast Guardsmen and civilians.” the Multinational Force — Iraq job expressed special appreciation to anybody else I could identify.” Gates said he expects the Petraeus- through late summer or early fall to Odierno for his willingness to accept another tour in Iraq so soon after returning home, and to his family for supporting the decision. Gen. David Petraeus, “I think his extraordinary sense of left, Prime Minister duty that has led him to accept this Nouri al-Maliki and tough assignment,” he said. “I am Lt. Gen. Raymond personally very grateful to him and to Odierno sit at the his family for their remarkable service head of a table during to this country.” a large conference Army Lt. Gen. Martin E. of Iraqi and U.S. Dempsey, who was Fallon’s deputy military leaders in commander, has served as acting Mosul Feb. 2. CENTCOM commander since Fallon Photo by Sgt. Patrick Lair handed over the reins March 28. <2856723)257+(/$7(67,1 Winning Smiles For Everyone! &20387(56 EXPERIENCED, CARING AND GENTLE Cosmetic Dentistry Bonding & Veneers 7,5(6$1'5,06 Root Canal Therapy Childrens Dentistry Crowns & Bridges ‡1R0RQH\'RZQ 6WDWHRIWKH$UW Orthodontics Teeth Whitening ‡1R3D\PHQWIRUGD\V 'HVNWRSV Oral Surgery Dentures /DSWRSV Implants ‡,PPHGLDWHGHOLYHU\ Wisdom Teeth White Fillings Porcelain Laminates 5LP6L]H Gum Care µWRµ &KURPH6SLQQHUV PROVIDER FOR ACTIVE MILITARY DEPENDENTS 5DFLQJ5LPV Personal Dentistry with a Soft Touch for Children, Parents & Grandparents.

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Mondays-Thursdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. TDS is Harmony in Motion — is looking for basses, tenors, Food service for special events — Family closed on Fridays except for appointments and altos and sopranos. Singers have opportunities to Readiness Groups and units that conduct fundraisers emergencies. Administrative chapters and Article 15 travel and perform for ceremonies and for military by selling limited food items are required to fill briefings are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m., and civilian guests. Interested active duty Army, out an application and checklist for their event. and walk-ins are taken until 12:50 p.m at building enlisted staff seargents and below, call 524-3618/ Contact Capt. Teal Reeves at 526-7922, or Sgt. 6255, 526-5572. 3619 to schedule an audition. Misty Gordon at 526-7375 for details and a copy Claims Division — Hours of operation are of the paperwork needed. The application and Mondays-Fridays 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. The The Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline — checklist are also available through unit Family office is closed on federal and training holidays. accepts calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week at Readiness Groups. Soldiers must attend a mandatory briefing before (800) 984-8523. The call center offers wounded and receiving a claim packet. At the briefing, Soldiers injured Soldiers and their Family members a way to DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works is must submit a Department of Defense Form seek help to resolve medical issues and provides an responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort 1840/1840R (pink form), at building 6285, 526-1355. information channel to senior Army leadership to Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance Legal Assistance — Hours of operation are improve the way the Army serves the medical needs of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and Monday and Thursday 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. of Soldiers and their Families. cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone numbers and points of contact for services: (appointments only) and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. (walk-ins), Behavioral health walk-in clinic — Soldiers can • Facility repair/service orders — KIRA Tuesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (wills by appointment only), walk into Psychology or Psychiatry without an service order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (appointments appointment Mondays-Fridays 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and this number for emergencies or routine tasks. only) and Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (power of attorney receive same-day treatment. The Department of • Refuse/trash — Call Larry Haack at 526-9237 and notaries only). The office, in building 6285, Behavioral Health has extended its hours of when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing is closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. operation to 8 a.m.-6 p.m. or emergency service is required. Call 526-5572. CGSC courses available locally — The U.S. Army • Facility custodial services — Call Larry DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operate Command and General Staff College educates Haack at 526-9237 for service needs or to report under the following hours: and trains intermediate-level Army officers and inter- complaints. • Striker’s Café — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. agency leaders prepared to operate in full-spectrum • Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 Army, joint, interagency and multinational operations at 526-1695. p.m. (dinner). Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. as field-grade commanders and staff officers. The • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call (brunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Intermediate Level Education core curriculum is Don Phillips at 526-9271. • Wolf Inn — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (break- designed to satisfy the educational needs of all • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. active-component and reserve-component officers as Grant at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help (dinner). Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. a result of the Army’s Officer Personnel Management tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. (brunch), and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). System 3 for promotion to lieutenant colonel. • Base operations contract Contracting • 10th SFG — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (break- Colorado Springs ILE class instructors: Lt. Col. Scott Officer Representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. Winterfeld and Lt. Col. Mark Johnson. Phase-1: (AT) for reporting wind damage, snow removal concerns, Closed on weekends. June 15-June 30, San Antonio; Phase-2: (IDT) Oct. 1, damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. Education Center hours of operation — The 2008- May 1, 2009, Colorado Springs/U.S. Air Force • Portable latrines — Call 526-1854 to Mountain Post Training and Education Center, Academy; Phase-3: (AT) June 1, 2009-June 15, 2009, request latrines, for service or to report damaged or building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: San Antonio. For further information contact: overturned latrines. • Counselor Support Center — Monday [email protected] Self-help weed control program — Department of through Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday, 11 Officer Candidate School — Packet submissions Defense regulations require pesticide applicators on a.m.-4:30 p.m. for direct select and local OCS Boards are handled by military installations to be certified. Units who wish • Learning Resource Center/Military Occu- the Personnel Actions Section, Personnel Services to participate in the Self-Help Weed Control Program pational Specialty Library — Monday through Branch, Military Personnel Division, in building must have Soldiers trained in the proper handling, Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 1218, room 160. OCS direct selection is in effect transport and application of herbicides. Once an Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and training holidays until Sept. 30, and there are still slots open. Contact individual is trained, the Directorate of Public Works 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tom Grady at 526-3947 for more information. Environmental Division can issue the appropriate • Defense Activity for Nontraditional $10,000 Reward — The U.S. Army’s Criminal products and equipment in order to treat weeds in turf Education Support and Army Personnel Testing Investigative Division is offering a $10,000 reward and rocked areas around their barracks, service and — Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 for information leading to the conviction of the person administrative areas and motor pools. p.m.; closed training holidays. responsible for the death of Joseph Eric Barker. Training sessions are held Wednesdays from • Basic Skills Education Program/Functional Barker, a former Soldier, was found dead at the 10-11 a.m. through the end of October at building Academic Skills Training — Monday-Thursday sewage basin of the Fort Carson waste water treatment 3708. Each unit may send up to five people for training 1-4 p.m.; closed training holidays. plant, Feb. 21, 2006. Anyone with information unless additional applicators are pre-approved • eArmyU Testing — Monday-Friday, 12:15- concerning this crime should contact Fort Carson CID through the unit commander and the DPW 4:15 p.m.; closed training holidays. at 526-3991 or the military police desk at 526-2333. Environmental Division. Products and equipment may Medical Activity Detachment Correspondence $5,000 reward — The U.S. Army’s Criminal be picked up and returned to building 3708 Mondays- Department office hours — The Correspondence Investigative Division is offering a $5,000 reward for Fridays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. -noon. (Release of Information) Office in the Patient information leading to the conviction of person(s) To find out more about the Self-Help Weed Administration Division hours are Monday-Friday, responsible for the theft of an M-4 carbine, serial Control Program, call the Pest Control Facility at 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and closed on federal holidays number W156244, from the motor pool adjacent to 526-5141. Housing area residents may contact the and Thursdays beginning May 15. Call 526-7322 or building 3292, Fort Carson, between 8 p.m., Oct. 30, GMH work order desk at 579-1605 for a complete list 526-7284 for more information. of approved products. and 3:30 a.m. Oct. 31, 2007. Please provide any Finance in- and out-processing — In- and out- information to the 41st and 48th MP Detachment, processing is held in building 1218, room 230. Use U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, Hours of Operation the following phone numbers for more information: building 1816, Fort Carson, CO 80913-4203. Call Central Issue Facility regular business hours — separations 526-8473/8476/1302; retirement 526- 526-0564/3991 with case Number 0318-07-CID056- are listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments. 4233/4234/8470; travel 526-9930/ 0507/0475; 20360. All information will remain anonymous. This In-processing accessions 526-8479/8236/ 4558; and chief of reward expires Nov. 13, 2008. Monday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m. in- and out-processing 526-6230. $500 Reward — The U.S. Army Criminal Initial issues Investigation Detachment is offering a $500 reward Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. for information leading to the apprehension and Partial issues Briefings conviction of the person(s) responsible for the Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. ACAP briefing — The Army Career and Alumni damage to U.S. government property and fires in Cash sales/report of survey Program preseparation briefing is required for motor pool building 1882 on May 2. If you have Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. all departing servicemembers. Preseparation information about this or any crime, contact CID at Direct exchange briefings are held Monday-Thursday from 526-3991 or the Military Police desk at 526-2333. Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. 7:30-9 a.m. Attendees should report to ACAP, The $500 reward offer expires May 11, 2008. Partial turn-ins building 1118, room 133, by 7:15 a.m. Call $5,000 Reward — The U.S. Army Criminal Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. 526-1002 to register. 8 MOUNTAINEER — May 2, 2008 Military

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Sgt. Christopher Curtis Simpson July. 19 1984-Mar. 17, 2008 Sgt. Christopher Simpson enlisted into the U.S. Army June 24, 2004. Simpson died from wounds received during his second deployment to Iraq on March 17, 2008 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Simpson’s awards and decorations include: the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal (one oak leaf cluster), the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Ribbon. Simpson also received the Driver's Badge (Track and Wheeled) and the Combat Action Badge. Simpson is survived by his parents Scott Simpson and Kate McLaughlin. and siblings.

Photos by James H. Egbert

Memorial statues presented to the Families of the fallen Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Simpson plays taps for Sgt. Christopher C. Simpson and Staff Sgt. Michael D. Elledge during the memorial service April 24 at the Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel on Fort Carson. Simpson is the father of Sgt. Christopher Simpson. 10 MOUNTAINEER — May 2, 2008 Military

See Town Hall from page 5 are currently deployed together at Coalition Outpost Callahan. McCoy TSB moves over here,’” Gioia said. The Soldiers, of course, had a story of their The audiences at Hood and Carson also met own and shared some of their experiences since an Iraqi-American legal advisor. arriving in Iraq. to Division West Hussain Alnahi, a native of Baghdad, who “Recently, there was a baby abandoned at the serves as a special advisor for the Iraqi Rule of Law gate of COP Callahan. After making sure the baby by the First Army and Division West with MND-B, spoke about what he does and why was healthy, we cared for the baby for several (First Army) Public Affairs Offices serving in Iraq means so much to him. days until an adoption was arranged,” said Pfc. “The Rule of Law is very important here in Iraq Andrea Reed, a medic with Headquarters and First Army announced a boundary change because under Saddam Hussein, the Rule of Law Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 68th to adjust command and control of training changed, based on Saddam Hussein,” Alnahi said. Armored Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, support brigades and senior Army advisors “This is how we Iraqis lived for 35 years.” 4th Infantry Division. “While (the baby) was in between First Army Divisions East and West. “It’s going to take a long time and intensified our care, many of the Soldiers came by the aid The boundary change transfers responsibility efforts to make the people of Iraq confident in their station to see the baby and hold him.” of the 181st Infantry Brigade, Fort McCoy, legal system,” he added, “but the Iraqi authorities, “Lots of people said that having him there Wisc., from Division East at Fort Meade, Md., along with U.S. support, are taking the necessary reminded them of their own children,” she added. to Division West at Fort Carson. steps to implement the concept of the Rule of Law.” “It was nice to see the boost in everyone’s morale The change took effect April 18 and affects the Alnahi is married and has five children, all of and the softer side of the Army.” Senior Army Advisors to the Guard staff offices in whom currently live in Dallas. That being the case, Her husband, Spc. Jake Reed, is also a medic Springfield, Ill., St. Paul, Minn., and Madison, the Ivy Division gifts Gioia presented to him were with the same unit. Wisc. Those SRAAG now report to Division West. even more appropriate. Alnahi was presented with a As the Town Hall Meeting neared its conclusion, The change in boundary only transfers cowboy hat and a 4th ID belt buckle as a token of the 4th ID band took center stage, playing of the 4th responsibility for planning and coordination of the division’s appreciation for all his hard work. ID song. Afterwards, a prayer was said and mobilization operations between the division Hammond took advantage of the opportunity to Hammond spoke a few words about what lies ahead headquarters. The missions of these units don’t introduce the audiences back home to one of the for the Soldiers in Iraq. change nor do personnel or training assets division’s young married couples, both of whom “Your Soldiers — your credentials — are doing move from Fort McCoy. everything they can to bring this thing in “We are always looking for ways to improve the direction it needs to go,” Hammond on how we plan and synchronize support and said. “Each day is better than the one training for Soldiers after they are mobilized,” before it.” said Lt. Gen. Thomas G. Miller, commanding On the Carson end, Maj. Timothy general of First Army. Boraas, 4th ID rear detachment com- “This is an important step in balancing mander, briefed the Family members and Division East and West,” said Miller. “Previously Soldiers in attendance to the events taking our boundaries were drawn based on the place for the rear detachment elements geographical location of the Mississippi River, located on the Mountain Post. Boraas which affected our operational efficiency.” spoke about various off-post community Assisted by 24 SRAAGs, Division West (First events free of charge to the Soldiers and Army) is now responsible for Reserve-component Families. One such event is Military postmobilization training and operations conducted Appreciation Day at Security Service by seven training support brigades responsible for Field hosted by the Colorado Springs, Sky the collective training of more than 235,000 U.S. Sox. Boraas mentioned that a special Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers. The presentation by Hammond would be shown brigades are located at five Mobilization Training on the centerfield Videotron scoreboard. Centers at Forts Bliss and Hood, Texas, Fort Lewis, Editor’s note: Additional information Wash., Fort Sill, Okla., and McCoy. Command Sgt. Maj. John Gioia, presents Hussain Alnahi with a was provided by James H. Egbert, cowboy hat and a 4th Infantry Division belt buckle. Mountaineer staff.

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“I remember watching the occupation taking place in my hometown. I watched with excitement because I saw the local population embracing the German soldiers, handing them flowers, food, drinks. Not in my wildest imagination could I ever envision what was in store for us.” said Jack Adler, Holocaust survivor, April 21 at the Elkhorn Conference Center.

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“No child is born hating anyone. Hate is a learned experience. We learn it from our home and our social environment. When a child is raised in a hateful environment, he accepts the teachings of that environment. Rarely will a young child ask, ‘why hate someone who’s never done anything to me,’” said Adler at the Elkhorn Conference Jack Adler, Center, April 21 as a part of Fort Carson’s Holocaust Holocaust Remembrance Day. survivor and Adler is a survivor of the Holocaust who guest speaker at speaks to various schools and organizations around Fort Carson’s the country. He is also a veteran of the U.S. Army, Holocaust who served during the Korean conflict. Remembrance Holocaust Remembrance Day has been set Days observance, aside to be a day for recognizing and remembering looks over the victims of the Holocaust, but at Fort Carson, it photographs from has become more than a remembrance day. Jack the Holocaust. Adler came to recount his story of the Holocaust to educate and inspire the Soldiers and civilians working on the Mountain Post to speak out against and army. He spoke of the cruelty passed down by To paraphrase it, ‘Don’t do to others that you don’t and learn the history of bigotry. guards and concentration camp commanders. He like to have done to you.’ I wish you all a bright, “We have within our nation hate groups who spoke of the horrible atrocities performed by Dr. safe and successful future — free from hatred.” are ready and willing to tear this great nation apart Joseph Mengele, who performed experimental “The Holocaust is not merely a story of — hate groups like the Ku Klux Klan, the Aryan surgeries on twins as well as many other Jewish destruction and loss; it is a story of an apathetic Nation, skinheads and many others. It’s up to you prisoners at the Auschwitz/Birkenau Extermination world and a few rare individuals of extraordinary to make sure they are never able to do so. Living in and Selection Camp. courage,” said Adler. a diverse society such as ours, it would be nice if At the end of his account, Adler took questions The United States Holocaust Memorial we loved or even liked everyone. We don’t. And from Soldiers and guests in attendance. Most Council was created by an act of Congress in we really don’t have to. It would be nice if we did. questions centered on his life after the Holocaust 1980, and was mandated to lead the nation in civic However, in order for us to survive as a nation, and how he survived the years of torture. commemorations and to encourage appropriate in order for humanity to survive, we need to learn When asked how he managed to carry on after remembrance observations throughout the country. to respect one another. You don’t have to love me. the Holocaust, Adler replied, “Mutual respect is the The day designated for 2008 for the National You don’t have to like me. Just respect me as a glue that holds civility together. Mutual respect is Holocaust Remembrance Day is May 2. human being,” said Adler. the key to coexistence. Unless humanity is willing To learn more about Adler and the Adler gave a vivid account of his personal to coexist, I’m afraid we will gradually cease to Holocaust Days of Remembrance, go online experiences at the hands of the Nazi government exist. As a guiding light, live by the Golden Rule. to, www.jackadler.com. 12 MOUNTAINEER — May 2, 2008 Community

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Miscellaneous Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities while on Fort Carson. Once a vehicle has been identified in violation of one of the above categories, a Claims against the estate —With deepest regret to notification form FC 1094 will be issued. After 72 the family of Spc. Michael A. Salsman. Anyone hours of the violation notice, the property will be having claims against or indebtedness to his estate seized and stored at the owner’s expense. After 120 should contact Capt. Christy Orser at 554-8760. days, the vehicle/property will be disposed of in accordance with state law. Any questions regarding Claims against the estate —With deepest regret to policies and/or procedures should be directed the family of Spc. John M. Conant. Anyone having to the Fort Carson Office of the Provost Marshal claims against or indebtedness to his estate should Traffic Section at 526-1770. contact Capt. Larrah Quarles at 233-4220. Disposition: Checker Towing (contracted) Fort Carson — invites the public to learn about for disposing of abandon vehicles. environmental restoration projects on post at the Fees: $75 hook up quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting 6:30 $25 tow fee p.m. Thursday at Elkhorn Conference Center. The $20 a day storage. After 120 days, RAB meetings offer informative presentations on a Checker Towing will dispose of the vehicle in variety of ongoing site-cleanup projects. For more accordance with state law. information about the RAB or to find out about access Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian to Fort Carson for the meeting, call the Installation employees — is currently being accepted for the Restoration Program manager, at 526-8004. following civilian employees under the Voluntary 3rd Annual Fort Carson baby shower — join in Leave Transfer Program because of medical celebrating the newest arrivals to the armed forces emergencies. The employees have exhausted all Family with demonstrations, games, trivia and available leave and are currently accepting leave prizes. Everyone leaves a winner. The shower will be donations: Theresa Dixon, Provost Marshal’s at the Special Events Center, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 9. Office; Vicki Craig, Directorate of Information The event is sponsored by Evans Army Community Management. To donate annual leave under VLTP, Hospital Obstetric and Gynecology Department. contact the Garrison Resource Management office at 526-1841/1839 or [email protected] Get Ready for Summer Safety Day — is 9 a.m.-3 to obtain form OF-630A, “Request to Donate p.m. Thursday at the Special Events Center. A Annual Leave.” variety of safety and wellness topics will be presented, including blood pressure screening, outdoor Fabulous Spouses Social Group — is a group recreation safety, a Driving Under the Influence for the spouses of Soldiers who suffer from awareness simulator, and motorcycle- and vehicle- traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress safety presentations. There will be a motorcycle disorder. The social group has activities such as knowledge and skills competition with prizes for the getting massages, having coffee, taking bike top three riders. Various motorcycle vendors will rides and hiking. Meetings are held at Healer display the latest gear. Food and drinks will be Chapel at Evans Army Community Hospital, the at [email protected] or call 597-8603, provided by the 4th Engineer Battalion Family second Wednesday of each month from 4:30-5 ext. 39. Adults who would like to volunteer with Readiness Group. For more information, contact p.m. or 6 p.m. For more information contact Girl Scouts may contact Roberta Samuels at Scott Dillon at 526-3672 or [email protected]. Jackie Skinner at 261-1011. [email protected] or 524-2280. Gate closure — Gate 2 is closed for construction. Spouse Support Group — Are you feeling lonely, Cub Scout Pack 264 on Fort Carson — offers Gate 2 will be closed until May 19. Use Gates 1 anxious or fearful about this deployment? Join a activities for boys in the first-fifth grades, including or 5 to access the installation. There may additional group of caring spouses. To register call Army sports and academics that help families teach ideals delays at other gates during construction. Community Service at 526-4590. Free child care is such as honesty, good citizenship and respect. For available for registered children. The support group information contact Cindy Mathis at 559-8886 or Motorcycle safety courses — All active-duty meets Tuesdays from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Java Cafe [email protected]. Soldiers are required to complete a Motorcycle Safety in Alternate Escapes on Specker Avenue. Course to ride a motorcycle anywhere, anytime, on Creative movement class — School District 8 and or off post. The Basic Rider Course is for those Consumer Hotline — Are you about to buy a car, the city of Colorado Springs Therapeutic Recreation who have never ridden or have minimal experience. home, computer or other high-dollar item? Call the Program is sponsoring a series of classes designed For a schedule or to register visit: www.motorcycle Fort Carson Consumer Hotline at 526-6827 with to enhance your child’s creative thinking and trainingacademy.com or call 380-1448. The financial questions. A financial advisor will return imagination. This program series designed for Experienced Rider Course is for those who have your call as soon as possible, within 48 hours. children 1-2 years old with and without disabilities. completed the basic course, have their own motorcycle All hotline information is kept confidential. The program includes movement to music, and want additional training or a refresher course. Fountain-Fort Carson School District — has cooperative play, sensory integration and perceptual Questions can be directed to Kent Sundgren, lead openings for food delivery drivers and food motor activities. Parents/guardians are encouraged to instructor, at 526-8045 or [email protected]. service workers. Call Dawn at 382-1334. attend with their children and siblings are welcome. Classes with be held 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, in Abandoned Vehicles — The Fort Carson Provost Deadline for free Operation Purple Summer the staff development room at the Lorraine Education Marshal’s Office Traffic Section has initiated a Camps — is Monday. For more information about and Community Center, 301 E. Iowa Ave., Fountain. vigorous campaign to rid Fort Carson of the or to register for these summer camps for children The fee for the five-week program is $36. For more abandoned vehicle problem. The PMO will of deployed or soon-to-be-deployed Soldiers, go to information, contact Felicia Barnhart at 385-6964. continue to pursue this campaign until the problem www.operationpurple.org or contact Tracie Modrell The Noncommissioned Officers Association — is minimized or eliminated. at [email protected] or (719) 282-8351. In accordance with Fort Carson Regulation will host a job air Tuesday at the Doubletree Hotel, 210-4, Fort Carson Regulation 190-5, and Criminal Fort Carson Girl Scout Service Unit 17 — serves 1775 East Cheyenne Mountain Blvd., from 10 a.m.- Code 18-4-509, it is unlawful to abandon a girls who: (1) attend school on Fort Carson; (2) live 2 p.m. Prior to the start of the job fair, At 9 a.m., motor vehicle and or personal recreational property on Fort Carson; or (3) whose parents work on Fort just prior to the start of the fair, there will be a on the installation. A motor vehicle is considered Carson. Girl Scout troops are available for girls in free seminar, “How to Work a Job Fair.” The abandoned if it is left unattended or unmoved upon kindergarten-high school, ages 5-18. Currently, NCOA invites retiring or separating military a street, highway, right of way or parking lot for Fort Carson has the following active troops: members and their Family members to this event. more than seven days; failure to display current Daisy 1071, kindergarten; Brownie 66, 929 and Dress appropriately, bring plenty copies of your license plates or identification; or has been damaged 1036, first-third grades; Junior 1015 and 929, resume and be prepared to meet with over 40 local or deteriorated so extensively that it has value fourth-sixth grades; Cadette 1054, seventh-ninth and national recruiters who are hiring in all industries. only for junk or salvage. All personal trailers and grades; and Senior 561, ninth-12th grades. To For more information visit www.militaryjob recreational vehicles must be stored with the sign up for Girl Scouts, e-mail Debbie Antonio world.com or call (800) 662-2620, extension 222. Be Smart, Do Your Part, Vote! Deployed or deploying? Vote by mail. Complete a Federal Post Card Application and send it in to appropriate state election board. Operation Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom Soldiers should mail them no later than Aug. 7. See your unit Voting Assistance Officer for more information or go to www.fvap.gov. 14 MOUNTAINEER — May 2, 2008 Community Sharing a heavenly reward on earth Commentary by Denise Haven They went to the next room and opened the Command Chaplain’s Office door. It was exactly the same as the first one. There was the large round table with the large I’m sure, like me, from time to time you pot of stew which made the holy man’s mouth all get e-mails with jokes and stories passed on water. The people were equipped with the same by friends and relatives. long-handled spoons, but here the people were Sometimes I delete them before even well nourished and plump, laughing and talking. reading them, but I was glad I took a minute to The holy man said, “I don’t understand.” read this one and decided it was worth sharing. “It is simple,” said the Lord. “It requires A holy man was having a conversation but one skill. You see, they have learned to with the Lord one day and said, “Lord, I would feed each other, while the greedy think only like to know what heaven and hell are like.” of themselves.” The Lord led the holy man to two doors. Wow, I didn’t see that coming. He opened one of the doors and the holy We have so many daily opportunities to man looked in. In the middle of the room was a share with others. Aside from making monetary large round table. In the middle of the table was donations to our favorite charities and organiza- a large pot of stew, which smelled delicious tions, we can also share our time helping others. and made the holy man’s mouth water. Right here on post, we can volunteer at The people sitting around the table were school and chapel events. In our neighborhoods, thin and sickly. They appeared to be famished. we can help the spouse next door whose husband They were holding spoons with very long is deployed. Or help the elderly or sick by shovel- handles that were strapped to their arms and ing their driveway, mowing their lawn or running each found it possible to reach into the pot errands. Or maybe we can take a few minutes to of stew and take a spoonful. But because the simply talk to someone we know is lonely. handle was longer than their arms, they could Just sharing some kind words, letting not get the spoons back into their mouths. someone know you care can so improve their day. The holy man shuddered at the sight So many of us have been blessed with of their misery and suffering. so much, that truly, our cup overflows. Let’s The Lord said, “You have seen hell.” not let that spill over and go to waste.

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Chapel Chapel Schedule Military Council of Catholic Women — is a group of Catholic women that meets weekly to ROMAN CATHOLIC provide spiritually enriching programs Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person Mon., Wed., Fri. noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7412 The group meets at Soldiers’ Memorial Tues., Thurs. noon Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Chapel from 9-11:30 a.m. the first Friday of the Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 month for devotions and a chapel project; on Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 the second and third Thursdays, for Bible study Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/576-7412 and on the fourth Thursday of the month for Tuesday 6:30 p.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 “Mary’s Mommies,” an outreach to mothers Saturday 4 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 and children under the age of 6. PROTESTANT Contact Tana Caballero at 886-4360 about Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Pollok/526-7387 child care. Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Communion Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042 PWOC — Protestant Women of the Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Pies/526-8011 is a group of women that meets weekly at Fort Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. McBride/526-0478 Carson. All women in the chapel community and Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. McBride/526-0478 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 vicinity are welcome. The group meets Tuesdays Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Pies/526-8011 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Tuesday 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study Soldiers' Nelson & Martinez Mr. Love/526-5229 For more information please call Jennifer Hinz at Sunday 11 a.m. Contemporary Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Lesh/526-8890 559-5103. Tuesday 7 p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Please contact Liana Henkel at 559-8792 JEWISH with questions about child care. For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. Vacation Bible School — An ecumenical WICCA Vacation Bible School will be June 16-20, in Monday 7 p.m. Building 4800, corner of Harr and O’Connell Rhonda Helfrich/338-9464B Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Groups are available for children in NATIVE AMERICAN SWEAT LODGE preschool through graduating fifth graders; Native American sweat lodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military dependents and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges are traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson Chaplain Command. Please call the children must be 4 years old by June 16. following for information and directions: Charlie Erwin at 382-8177 or [email protected]; or Zoe Goodblanket at 442-0929. Registration begins May 4; forms are at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel on the library counter. For information contact Pat Treacy, 524-2458 or Amy West, 393-1390. Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture reading, the territory of Guam. Pray also for Gov. Felix Camacho and The Army Cycle of Prayer following Scriptures are recommended. These Scriptures are part the municipal officials of this tropical paradise. Please pray this week for the following: of the common daily lectionary, which is designed to present the Nation: In recognition of Earth Day, for the dedicated Unit: Soldiers, noncommissioned officers, officers entire Bible over a three-year cycle. and Families of the 29th Infantry Division (Light), employees of the Department of the Interior, whose an Army National Guard division with units in stewardship of our lands ensures we and our children will Today — Psalms 121, Hebrews 1-4 Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut always enjoy "America the Beautiful." Saturday — Psalms 122, Hebrews 5-7 Religious: For clergy and congregations of the Christian and New Jersey. Sunday — Psalms 123, Hebrews 8-10 Army: For Soldiers holding the 46 series and Missionary Alliance denomination, and for the chaplains military occupational code, public affairs specialists endorsed to military service by this faith tradition. Monday — Psalm 124, Hebrews 11-13 and journalists, who tell the Army story from For more information on the Army Cycle of Prayer, or Tuesday — Psalm 125, James 1-3 frontline to hometown. to pray for items from previous weeks, visit the cycle’s Wednesday — Psalms 126, James 4-5 Web site at www.usarmychaplain.com. State: For all Soldiers and their Families from the island Thursday — Psalms 127, 1 Peter 1-2 16 MOUNTAINEER — May 2, 2008 Community New courthouse dedicated Story and photos by in the name of Maj. Michael J. the performance of his duties.” James H. Egbert Martinez who was killed in the When talking about Martinez, Mountaineer staff line of duty in a military aircraft Col. Debra Boudreau, chief circuit accident Jan. 7, 2006, during a judge, 4th Judicial Circuit, Fort Army posts worldwide are deployment in support of Operation Carson, remembered him best as known for memorializing the names Iraqi Freedom. a “Poster Soldier.” of those who have fallen in the Col. Michael W. Meier, staff “He was the best at everything line of duty. judge advocate, 4th Judicial he did. That’s just the kind of Fort Carson named a new Circuit, Fort Carson, presided over guy he was. Looking at the image courthouse after a fallen Soldier, the dedication ceremony extolling of him in the plaque shows his who was with the 3rd Armored Martinez’s accomplishments and true character,” said Boudreau, “I Cavalry Regiment and dedicated his rise through he ranks of the remember him best, when he was it April 15. Judge Advocate General Corps. a court reporter in Alaska. He was Family members and friends “Mike upheld the ‘Warrior meticulous at keeping every detail were brought together as the Ethos.’ He was a Soldier first in order. He was great to work with, courthouse was renamed and and a lawyer second,” said Meier, a poster Soldier and a great guy.” dedicated with a bronze cast plaque “That’s what Mike was like in A bronze plaque bearing the name and likeness of Martinez is displayed next to the entrance to the temporary courthouse and will be displayed on the new building when it is completed.

Beatrice Martinez, center, mother of Maj. Michael R. The bronze cast plaque in honor of Maj. Michael Martinez, is accompanied R. Martinez, who died in a military aircraft accident by other members of the while assigned to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Martinez Family as they Regiment, will be displayed at the entrance of the view the bronze plaque new courthouse named in his honor. to be placed at the courthouse entrance.

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Once SCRA will allow for early termination — landlord and tenant — are bound premises unfit for occupancy causing that notice and a copy of orders are of the lease. The landlord must by the terms contained within the the tenant to be “constructively given, the lease will terminate 30 days abide by these provisions or be in lease and either party can go to evicted.” Examples of constructive after the next rental payment is due. violation of federal law. court to enforce their rights. Just as eviction include lack of heat during For example, if the rent is due on When lease-break terms in a a landlord cannot decide to raise the winter, functioning sanitary facilities the first day of each month and notice contract call for an acceleration of rent three months into the lease period, or the inability to lock exterior doors is mailed or given on Aug. 1, then the lease — such as the remaining a tenant cannot suddenly decide to or secure windows. Generally, the the next rental payment is due on unpaid months of rent on the lease move out while there is still time left problem must be very serious Sept. 1, 30 days after that is Oct. 1. to be paid immediately — or other on the lease unless the terms of the before a tenant has legal justification October 1 is when the lease terminates terms preventing the servicemember lease permit it, the landlord permits to break a lease and move out and the servicemember is no longer from breaking the lease, those it or a law permits the tenant to without penalty. Tenants can vacate responsible for any rent. terms of the lease are void if the terminate the lease. the premises if they have been Servicemembers using the servicemember properly invokes his Under Colorado law, there are constructively evicted. If the landlord SCRA procedure to terminate a or her rights under the SCRA. limited circumstances which will sues for breaking the lease, it is residential lease should keep good The Fort Carson Legal Assistance allow a tenant to terminate a lease up to a judge to make a factual records as to when and how the Division can answer questions on prior to its expiration. Getting on-post determination if the problems were termination notice was delivered or provide assistance with a lease housing is not considered adequate so bad that the tenant was justified in to the landlord. Ideally, notice of issue. Appointments can be scheduled legal justification to terminate a lease terminating the lease. termination and orders should be at 526-5572. Legal Assistance is in unless it is written into the lease. Federal law provides authority delivered in person with either a building 6285 on Woodfill Road, One reason a tenant may move to terminate a lease under the written acknowledgement by the across from the Elkhorn Conference out is if there is a hazardous gas Servicemembers Civil Relief Act for manager or office personnel. Many Center and the Colorado Inn. The appliance, piping or other gas reasons related to military service. rental agencies already have this office is open Mon.-Fri. from equipment. The Colorado Gas This law provides that if the paperwork. It is always a good idea 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Emergency walk-in Equipment Hazards Act requires servicemember, while in military to get a copy that has the manager’s consultations are available on a landlords to have a professional make service, executes the lease and there- signature and date indicating when first-come, first-served basis Mondays any repairs necessary to alleviate this after receives military orders for a the notice was received. Alternatively, and Thursdays from 1-3:30 p.m. kind of hazard within 72 hours after permanent change of station or to notice and orders can be sent to the Tuesdays clients can obtain wills, receiving notice. If the landlord fails deploy with a military unit for a period landlord by certified mail, return living wills and medical powers to make the deadline, the tenant of not less than 90 days, the service- receipt requested. of attorney by appointment only. may move out, the lease becomes member may terminate a lease at any Better terms than what is required Notary services, including power null and void and the security deposit time after the date of the military orders under the SCRA can be negotiated, of attorney executions, are available must be returned to the tenant within by providing a copy of the orders such as no additional rent being owed during normal business hours on a 72 hours after the tenant vacates. and written notice to the landlord. after moving out even if before the walk-in basis.

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Bronze Star with “V” device for demonstrating bravery during his deployment to Iraq by continuously engaging the enemy under fire during a 22-minute firefight, allowing the patrol he was with to medevac a wounded Soldier and successfully defeat the enemy attack. During his deployment, Carten was exposed to multiple improvised explosive device explosions, resulting in multiple concussions. Cherini, a combat medic, was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for injuries that he sustained while on a combat patrol in Balad, Iraq. When the vehicle in front of the one he was riding in was hit a pressure-detonated improvised explosive device, Cherini treated the American Soldiers and an Iraqi combatant who were injured during the assault that followed. Cherini The Bronze Star Medal is a U.S. armed forces was also wounded during the attack. individual military decoration which may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit or meritorious service. One Carten and Cherini were somewhat reluctant to take credit for the honors of the highest combat awards, the medal may be they received. awarded for valor, in which case it is accompanied Carten said, “Any of the guys in my unit would have done it,” as he with an attached “V.” Most of the bronze stars awarded recounted the intense firefight with enemy combatants he and his unit engaged are meritorious and do not have the “V” device. in on the day he was injured. The medal is awarded to a member of the military Cherini said that he was only doing the job he was trained for. who, while serving in or with the military of the United States after Dec. 6, 1941, distinguished him- or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or Pfc. Jason Carten was awarded the Bronze service, not involving participation in aerial flight, Star with "V" device for demonstrating bravery while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States, while engaged in military operations by continuously engaging the enemy under fire involving conflict with an opposing foreign force, or during a 22-minute firefight, allowing the while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in patrol he was with to medevac a wounded an armed conflict against an opposing armed force Soldier and successfully defeat the enemy in which the United States is not a belligerent party. attack during his deployment to Iraq.

"This is a terrific hospital, community and place to practice medicine and to be a part of the Army community. It's great to be on an installation that represents what's great about our Army today," said Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker, surgeon general of the Army.

The Purple Heart Medal is one of the most Salutes are rendered to honor the presentation respected medals awarded to members of the of the American flag. U.S. armed forces. Introduced as the “Badge of Military Merit” by Gen. George Washington in 1782, the Purple Heart is also the nation's oldest Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker military award. Only three Soldiers are known to speaks with Col. Kelly A. have received the original honor badge. Wolgast , commander, The updated design of the medal is an enamel Evans Army Community heart, purple in color and showing a relief profile of George Washington in Continental Army uniform Hospital, and Lt. Col. Spc. Jerry Cherini was awarded the Gaylene Weber, commander within a quarter-inch bronze border. Above the Purple Heart Medal for injuries that he enameled heart is Washington's family coat Warrior Transition Unit, sustained while on a combat patrol of arms between two sprays of leaves. On the Fort Carson, about the in Balad, Iraq. Cherini was a combat reverse side, below the shield and leaves, is a importance of quality care medic when the vehicle in front his hit raised bronze heart, without enamel, bearing for the WTU Soldiers. a pressure-detonated improvised the inscription “For Military Merit.” explosive device. Cherini treated the The Purple Heart is ranked immediately behind American Soldiers and an Iraqi the Bronze Star and ahead of the Defense Meritorious combatant injured during the assault Service Medal in order of precedence. that followed and was also injured.

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The following crimes were committed on the Fort Carson installation between April 17-23.

Desertion and AWOL crimes Miscellaneous crimes __1_ report of information concerning failure __1_ servicemember was cited with AWOL — __1_ servicemember was cited with to report an accident surrendered to military or civilian authorities communicating a threat __1_ report of information concerning violation __2_ servicemembers were cited with assault of a restraining order Motor vehicle crimes consummated by a battery __1_ report of information concerning domestic __1_ servicemember was cited with driving __1_ civilian was cited with assault consummated civilian female victim under the influence of alcohol by a battery __2_ reports of information concerning domestic __1_ civilian was cited with driving under the __1_ servicemember was cited with harassment dispute (verbal) influence of drugs — harassing communication __1_ report of information concerning harassment __1_ servicemember was cited with false — harassing communication Property crimes official statement __3_ reports of information concerning third __1_ servicemember was cited with burglary of __1_ servicemember was cited with resisting degree assault a family dwelling apprehension __1_ report of information concerning harassment __4_ civilians were cited with theft __1_ civilian was cited with criminal mischief __1_ report of information concerning false __1_ report of information concerning shoplifting __1_ civilian was cited with simple assault imprisonment __1_ servicemember were cited with simple assault __1_ report of information concerning domestic Drug and alcohol crimes excluding __1_ civilian was cited with domestic disturbance disturbance (verbal) motor vehicle __1_ servicemember was cited with domestic __2_ reports of information concerning __1_ servicemember was cited with wrongful disturbance criminal mischief use of cocaine __1_ servicemember was cited with __2_ servicemembers were cited with wrongful fleeing the scene of an accident possession of cocaine __1_ servicemember was cited with __2_ servicemembers were cited with wrongful domestic disturbance use of marijuana __1_ servicemember was cited with __3_ servicemembers were cited with wrongful harassment possession of marijuana __1_ servicemember was cited with __1_ servicemember was cited with illegal burglary consumption of ethyl alcohol by __1_ report of information concerning underage person fleeing the scene of an accident __2_ servicemembers were cited with drunk __1_ report of information concerning and disorderly conduct driving under the influence __1_ civilian was cited with possession of of alcohol marijuana __1_ report of information concerning resisting arrest

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Old School defeated C successful this year.— it lost only one Company, 1st Battalion, 44th Infantry game.— because it knew how to play in a battle of the very young against the game and had the talent to play the very experienced. In the end, the game whichever way it needed to. Old School Coach Joey Hamilton Hamilton said basketball is really said his team’s experience played a a basic game and that if players are big role in his team’s victory. committed to understanding the basics “We believe in just playing basic of the game they can be successful. He basketball. This team is about team said his team realized at the start of the ball, playing together and taking season that it would have to rely on two advantage of the fact that a lot of these phases of the game to be successful and players have been playing ball for a it turned out to be a winning formula. long time. If people really want to see “Fundamentals kick in more as how the game should be played, they you get older because you have to rely can see how we play and then try to on them more than you can rely on put some aspects of it into their game. your natural ability as you do when We know how to play team ball more you are young. When you get older than we rely on raw ability and you have to use everything you were looking good. The younger generation ever taught in order to win the game. is into looking good. They get a guy in I enjoyed the fact that this team could front of them and they want to dribble get big leads and then we can work on into him instead of trying to make things to get ready for other games another play around the defender and that may let the other team back into getting to the basket,” Hamilton said. the game but we have enough talent Hamilton said he thinks talent will to still win those games. When it was always stand out no matter what age or time to handle our business we did that and we get our lead right back,” Old School’s Clarence Gadson, 12, drives to the basket to score two points during Hamilton said. action Monday at McKibben Physical Fitness Center. Hamilton said the victory for his he got a chance to coach his favorite before. All a young team is concerned team showed that his type of team and will always treasure about is the personal stats today and favorite team, a vet- the moment. have very little concern for team eran team, can still “I would take a veteran team over basketball at times. Personal stats and be in control of the a young team any day. A veteran team those things don’t means nothing to a game and play at a (player) knows what it takes to win veteran, all they are concerned about high level. He said because they been in the trenches is a win,” Hamilton said.

Old School’s Anthony Byrd, 28, battles C Company’s Eddy Johnson, 9, for a rebound during action Monday at McKibben Physical Fitness Center. Old School Coach Joey Hamilton, right, talks to his team during a time out Monday. 26 MOUNTAINEER — May 2, 2008 Sports OnOn tthehe BencBenchh Sky Sox set to honor Mountain Post Family by Walt Johnson Security Service Federal Credit Mountaineer staff Union, will be held May 10 at 8 a.m. at Security Service Field in The Colorado Springs Sky Colorado Springs. The event has Sox will host its 18th Annual been voted the best five-kilometer Sky Sox Military Appreciation run in Colorado by Colorado Game May 10. Runners Magazine and is an official The Sky Sox will be playing the Bolder Boulder qualifier. There Albuquerque Isotopes (the triple A will be a new category this year, affiliate of the Florida Marlins). the Military One Mile. Tickets for the game are free to Challenge prior to the run with all military and civilian Department the highest finishing installation of Defense identification card winning the prestigious Top of the holders and their guests. Ticket Peak trophy. coupons can currently be picked The race includes a 5k run/walk up at the Fort Carson Information, and a Children’s Sunshine Run with Tickets and Registration office, Sox the Fox, the Sky Sox mascot. building 2429. Coupons must be There also will be a pancake exchanged for tickets at Security breakfast served up by Colorado Service Field between now and May Springs Firefighters, karate 10. The gates at the stadium will be demonstrations and lots of spot open for the game at 4 p.m. with prizes. All donations benefit the the game scheduled to start at 5:05 Proteus Syndrome Foundation. Photo by Walt Johnson p.m. In the event the game is rained More information is available at Whose Ball is it? out, the makeup date is May 12. http://Alexhoagrun.org. For more information, call the If bowling and a great lunch Two members of the Child and Youth Services soccer program battle for a ball ITR Office at 526-5366. appeal to you, the Strike Zone at during action Saturday at Pershing Field on post. Youth soccer action begins at The 8th Annual Alex Hoag 9 a.m. each Saturday. See Bench on page 27 Run for Sunshine, presented by

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ome people are surprised to former Democratic Presidential learn that there’s an aircraft Candidate George McGovern. museum in Pueblo. And it’s After the war ended, Pueblo a must-see museum for Army Base was closed. Sanyone interested in World War II To mark the 50th anniversary of airplanes and memorabilia. the first flight of a B-24, the Pueblo Located at the Pueblo Memorial Historical Aircraft Society created a Airport, the museum is on the display about the B-24’s military and site of the World War II Pueblo manufacturing history. The display Army Air Base. was so well received that the society While photo reconnaissance decided to expand the collection pilots trained in P-38 aircraft at the into a B-24 museum. The society Colorado Springs Army Air Field, assembled an amazing collection of now Peterson Air Force Base, B-24 photographs, artifacts, uniforms, and B-17 flight crews were training flight logs and other memorabilia. at Pueblo Army Air Base. Historic maps, airplane models, unit Construction of the Pueblo patches and personal stories about Army Air Base was hurried; it was people who had been assigned completed in just 91 days. to Pueblo Army Air Base were America’s war involvement was gathered. The museum was started accelerating, following the attack in a building at the airport. at Pearl Harbor. Next door to the new museum It was essential that pilots and dedicated to the B-24 were several crews received training; aircraft plants aircraft, parked near the passenger were cranking out aircraft. Some terminal. This collection was started manufacturers began focusing their in 1972 by Pueblo’s city manager, output to support the war effort. One Fred Weisbrod, as a tribute to A collection of women’s uniforms from different service such company was Ford Motor American military airmanship. The branches are displayed in the Pueblo Weisbrod Company, which started manufac- Aircraft Museum at Pueblo Memorial Airport. See Aircraft on page 30 turing B-24 aircraft, the plane used at Pueblo Army Air Base. Once up and running, it took the assembly Right: A World line about 90 days to complete one War II B-29 aircraft is displayed in the B-24. The Michigan plant assembled Pueblo Weisbrod 428 B-24s per month during peak Aircraft Museum. production. The Michigan plant The B-29 will be made 6,792 B-24s for the war effort. featured at an About 19,000 B-24 aircraft were “open cockpit” manufactured during the war. day Aug. 9. The B-24 had a long range, making it useful for over- the-water, long distance missions. B-24 aircraft were used in all World War II theaters. Many crews Left: The Pueblo Weisbrod were trained in B-24s Aircraft Museum is housed in at Pueblo Army Air Places to see in the a hangar built for the museum. Pikes Peak area. Base, including movie Some aircraft are still star Clark Gable, and displayed outside the hangar. May 2, 2008 30 MOUNTAINEER — May 2, 2008 Happenings

See Aircraft from page 29 first aircraft in the collection was a Douglas A-26, soon followed by a Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star and other aircraft Weisbrod located. The collection A half-scale was named for Weisbrod. model of a 1918 A few years ago enough money Spad XIII Fighter was raised to build a large hangar is a new addition next to the original B-24 building. to the Pueblo Many of the museum’s collections Weisbrod Aircraft were moved into the new hangar, Museum. The along with several planes from museum has lots of aircraft and the Weisbrod collection. displays of Now the museum is known uniforms and as the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft other artifacts. Museum. Although a few aircraft and Lockheed F-80C, and a World War videos, caps, model airplanes, key B-29 will be open and the T-28 several historic vehicles remain on II B-29 aircraft are in the hangar. chains, pins and military patches. open cockpit is Nov. 15. the grounds just behind the hangar, There’s a transport aircraft, a C-47, After seeing the museum and The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft the historical society hopes to have known as the Sky Train. aircraft in the new hangar, visitors Museum is at the Pueblo them all under cover eventually. Anyone with an interest in Army can walk around the dozen or so Memorial Airport, about 10 In the meantime, the hangar or aviation history will be captivated aircraft remaining outside. miles east of Pueblo. is chock full of airplanes and by the varied, extensive collection For information call (719) From Fort Carson, take collections. The hangar houses a of artifacts in the museum. 948-9219 or go online at Interstate 25 south, about 40 miles. myriad of collections of historic Although visitors can take a www.PWAM.org. Take Exit 100A east (Highway 50) uniforms, a model of Pueblo Army self-guided tour, it’s best to take The museum hosts “open cockpit to reach the airport. Take the Air Base, photographs of people a guided tour, even it there’s a day” one Saturday per quarter. On airport exit and drive onto airport and many donated artifacts related wait for a guide to be available. that day, the designated aircraft is grounds, heading toward the to the history of the air base. Volunteer guides have lots of open for visitors to actually climb passenger terminal. The B-24 A collection of Army and details and stories to pass on. into the cockpit. There’s no charge Museum is on the left, at 31001 Air Force uniforms begins with a The museum also has a small other than museum admission. Magnuson, adjacent to the fenced World War I uniform and gift shop which has military Remaining open cockpit days compound which houses the culminates with current uniforms. history related items for sale, such in 2008 include May 17, when a historic aircraft. There’s plenty of There’s also displays of men’s as T-shirts, mugs, glasses, books, C-119 will be open. Aug. 9, the parking next to the blue hangar. and women’s uniforms from At present, road construction several branches of service. is under way at the airport and Other collections include unit occasionally, blocked roads may patches; a display about aircraft require a detour. Use the control nose art; World War II aircraft tower as a landmark — it’s near the radio and navigation systems; passenger terminal — and watch and aircraft engines. for Magnuson Street, the displayed There’s a Tuskegee Airmen aircraft and aircraft museum signs. display, Nazi German and Russian Admission to the museum is $6 uniforms and artifacts. for anyone older than 10. Active Although most of the exhibits duty military members in uniform are about World War II, displays or with military identification of memorabilia from the Korean are admitted free. War, Vietnam War and Operation Museum hours are 10 a.m.-4 Desert Storm are shown. p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Saturday Aircraft inside the hangar hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and it is include a C-47, a Navy trainer T-34 open Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Mentor, a T-37, a Huey helicopter, Call (719) 948-9219 for an F-104 Starfighter, a T-28, and an Tour Guide Herman Gerres tells visitors about the Navy F-9 F-8 Cougar displayed in the information or go online at A-26 aircraft. The first U.S. jet, a Pueblo Aircraft Museum. www.PWAM.org. Just the Facts • TRAVEL TIME — about an hour

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(BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) The museum has a display about the Visitors look at a display of headgear and spotter models used during World War II, 10th Mountain Division, which displayed in the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum. trained at Leadville in World War II. Get Out May 2, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 31

Free concert includes steak for $26; or trout, ribs, Denver Art Museum The Air Force Academy Band performs a free brisket or chicken for $24. Go online to The exhibit “Inspiring Impressionism,” featuring concert in the Pikes Peak Center May 13, at www.flyingw.com or call 598-4000. 100 paintings drawn from 70 museums and 7:30 p.m., in honor of Armed Forces Week. private collections. There is a fee for the special The center is at 190 S. Cascade Ave. Free Lipizzaner Stallions exhibit: $20 for adults and $12 for ages 6-18, tickets are available at the Pikes Peak Center The Lipizzaner Stallions, known for their which includes general admission for the museum. and World Arena box offices. graceful dancing, will be in the World Arena for The museum is on 13th Avenue between two shows May 10 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Go online Broadway and Bannock Streets in downtown Petting zoo in Fountain to www.lipizzaner.com or call 576-2626. Denver, and is open Tuesday-Saturday from Through Sunday, 10 a.m. to dark, an Exotic 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday hours are noon-5 p.m. Animal Touring Exhibit is in a tent next to Papa Philharmonic concerts Teddy’s pizza place and the car wash, a block “An ‘Organ-ic’ Mother’s Day Concert” is Theater in Cripple Creek south of Wal-Mart on Highway 85/87, near May 10 at 8 p.m. and May 11, at 2:30 p.m. at The Thin Air Theater Company presents Gate 20. Camel rides are $5, admission is $1. the First United Methodist Church, 420 N. productions in the Butte Opera House in Cripple Soldiers with identification are admitted free. Nevada Ave. Tickets are $20 at the door. Creek. “A Midsummer Night's Dream” runs “Stay Tuned” is the concert May 17 at through May 10, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Free days, Denver attractions 8 p.m., in the Pikes Peak Center. Tickets at 7 p.m. Matinees are Saturdays and Sundays at Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. is free start at $15; call 520-SHOW or visit the Pikes 1 p.m. Tickets are $14.75 for adults and $9.75 for for Colorado residents the first Saturday of Peak Center box office. children. “An Arrant Knave,” a classic Victorian every month. melodrama, begins June 6, and runs through July 26. Productions will be Tuesdays-Saturdays at The Denver Museum of Nature and Science Broadway musical 7 p.m., with matinees Wednesdays, Thursdays, “Rent,” featuring American Idol finalist has free admission for Soldiers. The museum is Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. Tickets are in City Park. Take Interstate 25 north to Denver, Anwar Robinson, is in the Pikes Peak Center $14.75 for adults and $9.75 for children. and take the Colorado Exit north to City Park. Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are sold at 520-SHOW. The Pikes World Arena Peak Center is at 190 S. Cascade Ave. Circus Carrie Underwood and Josh Turner are in the The Circus is coming. Tickets are on sale for the Colorado Springs World Arena May 13. Get Melodrama dinner and show Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus which will be in the World Arena June 12-15. tickets at 520-SHOW or ticketswest.com “Honesty Always Wins,” is this season’s show in Opening night tickets are $11; other performances the Iron Springs Chateau, 44 Ruxton Ave., in are $15 and $20. Tickets are available at the World Flying W Ranch Manitou Springs.; Tickets are $28.50 for dinner Arena box office or www.ticketswest.com. People The Flying W Ranch, 3330 Chuckwagon Road and show. Call 685-5572 for reservations. can visit the animals before the show starts and has dinner and a Western show in the Winter Dinner starts at 6 p.m., the show is at 8 p.m., attend the preshow on the arena floor. Steakhouse Fridays and Saturdays. The menu Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. —Compiled by Nel Lampe

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