Vol. 77, No. 37 Sept. 20, 2019

Carson commemorates 9/11

Photo by Scott Prater Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, right, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and will never forget what happened 18 years ago. On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked Fort Carson, joins Command Sgt. Maj. T.J. Holland, senior enlisted leader, 4th Inf. and deliberately crashed passenger jets into the World Trade Center in New York Div. and Fort Carson; and Don Addy, chairman of the board of trustees, Colorado 30 City and the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. Another hijacked passenger jet crashed into Group, in laying a wreath at the 9/11 memorial on post Sept. 11. They were joined at a field near Shanksville, Pa. Since then, the U.S. military and first responders have the memorial by Fort Carson first responders, Soldiers and community members who heroically answered the call due to the extraordinary events.

Red Ribbon award ASAP team receives DOD award By Aleah M. Castrejon This year marks the 29th annual award and the ASAP, said his team of 14 people worked together. Mountaineer editor Fort Carson Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) “It’s not possible without the team,” Lana said. did not disappoint with the number of events it put “They are creative, they’re innovative, they’re dedicated, Red Ribbon week began in 1990 when the DOD on during the year. they don’t call out sick. They want to come here and joined in a national effort to encourage Soldiers and “(Winning the award) validates the hard work, do this job because they know the importance of it, community members to remain drug free by creating an dedication and effort that we’re putting into the and they’re incredibly good at it.” award program, which it issues to each service’s military community (and it) is definitely paying off,” said The ASAP staff worked with Pikes Peak DUI installation or program with the best anti-drug program. Anthony McCollin, prevention chief, Army Substance Task Force, Fountain Valley Communities That Care Each year, one winner is selected from each service to Abuse Program. and other agencies. The various events the team receive the Secretary of Defense’s Community Drug This is the second time Fort Carson won the award, Awareness Award. the first being in 2017, and William Lana, manager, See Award on Page 4

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Commanding General: Safeguard against suspicious tweets Maj. Gen. Randy A. George By Joe Lacdan cognizant that, even if it’s not attacking Soldier X or unit Y, Garrison Commander: Col. Brian K. Wortinger Army News Service these accounts, these online activities are targeting general Americans and it further polarizes our divisions.” Garrison Public Affairs Officer: Dee McNutt WASHINGTON — The tweets surface innocently in Twitter feeds, often passing as legit news or normal Countering the threats Chief, Print and Web Communications: social media posts. To help combat disinformation and other cyber threats Rick Emert Often, Soldiers may not even know they have been — such as online hackers and cyberattacks — the Army fed disinformation. According to a Clemson University has been developing and fielding next-generation electronic Editor: Aleah M. Castrejon academic, Russian hackers applied disinformation tactics warfare systems. to spread divisive, political tweets to Soldiers and other The Army has developed “I2CEWS” or intel, Staff writer: Scott Prater Americans. Army leaders discussed the threat at an information, cyber, electronic warfare and space elements Sports writer: Walt Johnson Association of the U.S. Army “Hot Topics” forum Monday nested inside the Multi-Domain Task Force. on cyber and networks. “That’s the element that’s intended to penetrate Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall Army leaders want Soldiers to be aware of A2/AD (anti-access/area-denial technology) formations disinformation tweets and posts created by foreign agents, and disintegrate formations,” said Brig. Gen. Richard This commercial enterprise newspaper is especially when perusing social media. Disinformation Angle, deputy commanding general of operations, an authorized publication for members of the agents could be using duplicate or fraudulent accounts of Army Cyber Command. “It’s up. It’s running. It’s being Department of Defense. Contents of the military members and often pose as senior U.S. military Mountaineer are not necessarily the official exercised … and it’s doing some great work.” view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government leaders, according to experts. A2/AD refers to technology used by near-peer or the Department of the Army. Printed circulation Darren Linvill, communications professor at Clemson adversaries designed to deny freedom of movement to is 8,000 copies. University, has sifted through millions of tweets by potential enemies, including U.S. forces. The editorial content of the Mountaineer Russian, Chinese and Saudi accounts and said that The Army has also established the advanced tactical is the responsibility­ of the Public Affairs Office, Twitter ranks as the online tool foreign agents most technology course, taught at Fort Bragg’s John F. Fort Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address is [email protected]. frequently use to spread misinformation. Russian users Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. The course The Mountaineer is posted online at in particular have grown skilled in the use of Twitter and trains Soldiers to defend, inform and exploit within the http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com. can quickly gain followers, he said. digital terrain through advanced knowledge of computer The Mountaineer is an unofficial Linvill broke online disinformation in Twitter into systems and social media platforms. publication authorized by AR 360-1. The two categories: offensive and defensive. While the The 30-day course trains Soldiers on basic digital Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in majority of foreign agents use “defensive” tweets, force protection, targeting and sub-net target isolation and no way connected with the Department of the often in response to negative news, the Russians primarily analysis. Soldiers who meet the prerequisites are eligible Army, under exclusive written contract with use “offensive” tweets to spread dissidence through the to take the course. Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. social media platform. “There is a sense of urgency and need for speed,” Angle The appearance of advertising in this “They have decided it’s in their best interest to mess said. “Because as we develop these concepts, we have to publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the with us, pushing the political conversations in this country recognize this threat is here today, it’s not theoretical.” Department of the Army or Colorado Springs to polarizing different directions,” Linvill said. “It’s To help advance the ability to counter against Military Newspaper Group, of the products or fundamentally an offensive operation.” cyberattacks, Soldiers take part in cyber-themed exercises services advertised. The publisher reserves the Col. Gittipong Paruchabutr, director of information including a Cyber Blitz at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Cyber right to reject advertisements. operations, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, said Blitz is an annual exercise co-hosted by the Command, Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or the Army has taught identity management to help Soldiers Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, patronage without regard to race, color, religion, protect themselves against fraudulent use of social media. Surveillance and Reconnaissance — or C5ISR — sex, national origin, age, marital status, He added the Army assigned specialized teams to monitor Center, at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, and the physical handicap, political affiliation or any other such activities. Linvill said the offensive tweets have not U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon, nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If personally attacked any U.S. Soldiers but Russians have Georgia. 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Policies and statements reflected in the Sustainers conduct chemical training — Page 6 news and editorial columns represent views Evasion lanes At Ease of the individual writers and under no Crewmembers rely on training — Page 8 Festival circumstances are to be considered those of Military Briefs Rutting season begins: visit 20th annual the Department of the Army. Services available on Fort Carson — Page 10 festival — Page 21 Reproduction of editorial material is authorized. Please credit accordingly. Soldiers driven to succeed Attraction Brothers run to achieve dream — Page 12 Autumn in Cripple Creek: spectacular sight — Page 21 Soldier of the Week Beyond the gate Spc. Dustin Emmert — Page 13 Activities available outside Fort Carson — Page 22 Soldiers to hang up uniforms Within the gate Retirement ceremony to be held at Founders Activities available on Fort Carson — Page 24 Field — Page 13 Wet Silk training builds confidence Sports Display / Classified advertising Turning panic into routine procedure — Page 16 Talented Angels taking league by storm 634-5905 Team off to 5-1 start in flag football — Page 25 Community Briefs Mountaineer editor Soldier’s fortitude leads to Family treasure Sports events in and around Fort Carson — Page 26 526-4144 Auto Skills Center — Page 15 Freedom isn’t free Classified Post information Community runs to honor fallen — Page 18 Featuring small business directory and a welcome 526-5811 The Journey (Chapel series) home real estate section — Page 29 ‘How sweet it is’ — Page 19 Post weather hotline 526-0096 Sept. 20, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 3 News Motivated Soldiers invited to event By Scott Prater self-starters who can operate independently, master responsibility if the Army rapidly expands. Mountaineer staff tacticians who can coach, teach and mentor partnered SFAC evaluators typically hold these assessment foreign security forces, and are both ready to deploy events at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, home of the SFAC. Fort Carson Soldiers who hope to serve as advisers at a moment’s notice and willing to assume increased This event marks the first assessment conducted at and mentors for partner-nation forces will get the chance an SFAB’s home post. to exhibit their talent and leadership qualities in a The three-day assessment will include fitness few weeks. tests, team challenges and leadership boards. Army Security Force Assistance Command (SFAC) But it is far from an ordinary test. evaluators will arrive on post in early October, then Candidates will not only be challenged conduct the Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) physically and mentally, they’ll be evaluated on their Assessment and Selection event Oct. 8-10 at various communication skills, ability to work well with others, locations on post. resiliency, moral and ethical character, decision making, Fort Carson is home to the 4th Security Force patience and attention to detail, among other qualities. Assistance Brigade (4th SFAB) and all Soldiers who “We inform candidates at the beginning that they’ll are selected from the event will integrate into the be evaluated at every point going forward,” Sastre said. brigade here. “We’re looking for experienced and qualified leaders “It just makes sense,” said Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan who will represent the Army and the U.S. in a Sastre, SFAB assessment and selection operations positive manner and who can communicate effectively and maneuver NCO. “The assessment and selection in a variety of environments.” event serve as a priority fill for the 4th SFAB, so if While the SFAC evaluators conduct the assessment we select from Fort Carson Soldiers, they won’t need and evaluate the candidates, board members from to change stations. However, if a Soldier doesn’t want the 4th SFAB and 5th SFAB leadership teams will to be assigned at Fort Carson and a position is select the newest 4th SFAB Soldiers based on those available at another duty station, (they) would have that evaluations and the candidates’ board performance. opportunity as well.” The 4th SFAB is looking to fill a variety of Created with the intention to alleviate the advisory and support roles and candidates are mostly enduring advise-and-assist mission load on U.S. Army NCOs or specialists who are promotable, who come brigade combat teams, SFABs are relatively new from a wide range of military operational specialties, formations specially trained and built to enable including infantry, military police, cavalry scout, intel, combatant commanders to accomplish theater- fire support and logistics specialists. security objectives by training, advising, assisting, Limited qualified walk-ons will be allowed based accompanying and enabling allied and partnered on seating availability. Fort Carson Soldiers interested indigenous security forces. Currently, the Army holds Courtesy photos in participating in the assessment and selection event five SFABs, based at several installations nationwide. Candidates execute a maneuver on an obstacle at Fort can contact Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Sastre, assessment According to Army guidance, SFAB Soldiers are Bragg, N.C., Leader Reaction Course during an SFAB and selection event coordinator at jonathan.a.sastre. proven leaders with high promotion potential, mature assessment and selection event in June. [email protected]. 4 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 20, 2019

Colorado Springs remembers

Photo by Amber Martin Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers speaks at the 9/11 Colorado Springs the ceremony Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers, who served as the 15th Remembers ceremony at Memorial Park Sept. 11. The Fort Carson and 4th Infantry chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, shared his story from that day. The ceremony Division Band and Mounted Color Guard participated in the ceremony and the 4th honored and remembered those who lost their lives 18 years ago and those who Inf. Div. Museum provided an artifact from the World Trade Center towers. During continue to serve.

little participation. The staff had to think is integrating with the events that are Jenga block game in an effort to connect Award outside the box and find ways to insert already existing,” Lana said. with the community and to share stories, From Page 1 what they had to offer. The team doesn’t stop at reaching which are etched on the blocks. “There are huge events that happen Fort Carson members, they strive to “We usually have them put on the held included Summer Sense (ASAP here on Fort Carson, the (Directorate spread the knowledge as far as it can DUI simulator goggles so it makes it campaign); Fountain Fort Carson High of Family and Morale, Welfare and go among the community members, a little harder to pull those blocks out, School Mock DUI Crash; various drug Recreation) hosts them all the time,” McCollin said. but now we’ve added the emotional and alcohol training sessions for units; Lana said. “We have worked our way “It’s not so much an ASAP thing, intent,” Lana said. “So, it’s more than Drunk and Drugged Driving Month; into those events.” it’s a community thing,” he said. “The just playing a game now it’s really got a suicide prevention; various classes, The DFMWR events served as community wants the ASAP staff message that it sells when people walk campaigns and briefings, and much more. a way to reach out to the Soldiers, to attend their events to provide the up to the table.” Lana said after looking at the award Family members and retirees through resources to be more effective.” McCollin said people can submit compilation, he was astonished at playing games and information tables. When thinking about how much the their personal stories to be added to the what the team had accomplished in just Additionally, the two entities work as a military community on post affects the wooden blocks. So when people read one year. team, and the DFMWR staff will call the external community, the staff members them at the information booths, they will But it hasn’t always been an easy ASAP team and make sure they know at ASAP have learned to work together, feel the emotional connection to someone feat, the ASAP team tried for many years about upcoming events. ensuring the widespread knowledge. who lost a loved one due to drinking and to host its own events but found it had “That’s been our success lately, Drive Smart Colorado and ASAP staff driving or drugs. work together by attending each other’s In addition to the giant wood blocks, events, as well, guaranteeing both the team is cooking up some new ideas, programs’ success. and McCollin said to keep an eye on With so many members of the the ASAP Facebook page: https://www. military living beyond the gates of Fort facebook.com/FtCarsonASAP/. Carson, McCollin said it’s important “It’s a Fort Carson Mountain Post to understand the program stretches Living and community effort to be able beyond the gates and impacts the entire to take care of each other,” McCollin said. community. “This award validates the collaboration “We teach choices, when it comes and efforts of everybody. It’s more of a to drugs and alcohol and the choices community award.” we make, that’s a community impact,” The team plans to take the award McCollin said. next year and has many ideas in store With the various generations and for the coming year. Both Lana and all of the new temptations, the team is McCollin agreed the staff will continue constantly trying to keep up and remain to go above and beyond to care for the current with the changing times to reach Soldiers and community members. the community. They have some creative “We are here for commanders, we’re ideas brewing, too. here for Soldiers,” McCollin said. “I “You just never know what another know a lot of us give out our personal installation is going to do,” Lana said. “I cell phones because a lot of times — the actually monitor (the other installations’) questions commanders have — happen Facebook pages, and I’m seeing what after duty hours, and what we don’t want they do and taking their ideas, and I them to do is make a decision that could Courtesy photo am hoping they are monitoring ours jeopardize the direction they are going. A Soldier wears “drunk” goggles and plays giant table-size Jenga at an information and using our ideas because it’s all So we are available.” booth for the Army Substance Abuse Program. The ASAP team won the 2019 Secretary about sharing.” Contact the ASAP office at 526-8407 of Defense’s Community Drug Awareness Award. The team recently introduced a giant for more information. Sept. 20, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 5 Military Field life Soldiers hone tactical, technical skills Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield The purpose of company STX was to certify and intelligence reports from throughout the battlefield in 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, validate maneuver companies within the 1st Battalion, order to make future decisions. 4th Infantry Division 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd IBCT, on their ability “Everything in the Army happens in echelons, so to conduct deception action operations, as well as to company STXs was a very important part of our building Soldiers with 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, certify and validate the brigade and its battalion’s block to Warhorse Strike, especially as the brigade 4th Infantry Division, sharpened their tactical and mission command systems. headquarters,” said Capt. Brendan M. Matthews, night technical skills during company situational training Mission command systems allow leaders of all battle captain during the training exercise, Headquarters exercises (STX) Sept. 3-10 in preparation for the levels to share and track real time information, such upcoming brigade-level field exercise “Warhorse Strike.” as equipment, personnel, air support and situation and See Skills on Page 11 “Everything in the Army happens in echelons, so company STXs was a very important part of our building block to Warhorse Strike.”

— Capt. Brendan A Soldier with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, pulls security M. Matthews during a company situational training exercise Sept. 7 at Fort Carson.

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LESS HASSLE, MORE HUSTLE! 6 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 20, 2019 Sustainers conduct chemical training Story and photos by Sgt. James Geelen 4th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense (CBRN) are measures in situations where hazards or threats may be present. CBRN specialists are primarily responsible for defending the country against the threat of weapons of mass destruction. Recently the CBRN Soldiers of the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, conducted scenarios to familiarize themselves with decontaminating personnel and equipment. “We hope to never (have to) use our skillset,” said Capt. Oliver Klein, brigade CBRN officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th SB. “But in the eventuality, this training builds readiness to allow the sustainment brigade to operate in any environment. This shows that we’re capable of supporting any mission, anywhere in the world.” The Soldiers learned how to set up and use the Joint Service Transportable Decontamination System (JSTDS), which is a lightweight, transportable decontamination system. “This system helps Soldiers to decontaminate vehicles that were possibly exposed to chemical weapons or were maneuvering through a contaminated area,” Klein said. “We can Above: Pfc. Ma Azucena Rayteran, chemical, effectively inspect and secure a vehicle biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) in six minutes when everything is set specialist, 22nd Human Resources up and working smoothly.” Company, 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th The Soldiers were grateful for the Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, chance to test their skills and add to assists Sgt. Gerhard Borabora, front, CBRN their repertoire. sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters “Anytime that you can get out of Company, 68th Combat Sustainment the classroom and do hands-on training, Support Battalion, 4SB out of his Joint makes for a good day,” said Sgt. Wyatt Service Transportable Decontamination Tomko, 230th Finance Management System during a simulated decontamination Support Unit, 4th STB, 4th SB. “Even lane Sept. 11 at Fort Carson. though I’m getting ready to transition to Fort Irwin, California, I’m glad that I had the opportunity to attend Left: Capt. Oliver Klein, (right), brigade this training.” chemical, biological, radiological and The ability to decontaminate vehicles nuclear (CBRN) officer, Headquarters is very important to a sustainment unit. and Headquarters Company, 4th Special “Going through all of this training Troops Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, today was a great learning experience,” 4th Infantry Division, teaches Pvt. Hector said Pvt. Hector Olague, CBRN specialist, Olague, left, CBRN specialist, 115th 115th Quartermaster Field Feeding Quartermaster Field Feeding Company, 68th Company, 68th Combat Sustainment Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Support Battalion, 4th SB. “I hope that 4th SB, how to operate the Joint Service we can showcase our knowledge during Transportable Decontamination System on the next field training exercise.” Fort Carson Sept. 11. Sept. 20, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 7

Climb to remember

Photo by Maj. Brian Burns In remembrance of the those who lost their lives 18 years ago in the Sept. 11 attacks, Springs incline Sept. 11. Over 90 Soldiers participated in the climb that covered Soldiers with 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, climb the Manitou approximately 2,744 steps with an elevation of 8,590 feet at the peak. 8 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 20, 2019 Evasion lanes

A 4th Attack Crewmembers Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Aviation rely on Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, training Soldier makes his way from a simulated impact zone using a Survivor Evader Locator radio in a field environment as part of evasion training Aug. 28 at Fort Carson. Photos by Maj. Brian Burns

By Sgt. Elizabeth C. Harris 4th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs “Getting off of the X, means quickly moving from an Office, 4th Infantry Division

Soldiers with 4th Attack aircraft’s point of impact and getting back home.” Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat — Master Sgt. Nathan Martinez Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, conducted evasion training Aug. 26-28 at Fort Carson. The training simulated the actions that crewmembers take in the event of a crash landing in a hostile environment. Upon impact, the crew doesn’t wait around for someone to come to them. They must evade enemy forces, and leave what is referred to as the “X.” “Getting off of the X, means quickly moving from an aircraft’s point of impact and getting back home,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nathan Martinez, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) specialist. “Once an aircraft impacts, pilots are isolated. Whatever put them on the ground is coming for them.” Once separated from their aircraft, crewmembers have to rely on their training and limited amount of equipment to return home. The brigade leadership and an Air Force SERE specialist partnered to train crewmembers for an isolated event. “We started off this week with a half day of academics with our survival specialist,” said Chief Warrant Officer 4 Kevin Oaks, aviation mission survivability officer, 4th CAB. “(He) taught us the basics from a SERE Warrant Officer Anthony standpoint that most of us have not had since flight school.” type of training does not happen often and pilots don’t always Donaldson, left, pulls security The evasion training took place over the course of three days, get to practice using the CSEL radio. while 1st Lt. Christopher Pate, beginning in the classroom and concluding with a simulated “This is the first time I’ve used the radio besides pressing AH-64 pilots with 4th Attack isolation event where the crewmembers had to communicate (during) preflight,” said Chief Warrant Officer Anthony Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th with a personnel recovery team. Donaldson, an AH-64 pilot with 4th ARB, 4th CAB. “Being Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat “Getting out here, getting hands on the radio, moving around able to (communicate) back and forth is pretty good practice.” Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry as a team is very realistic,” said 1st Lt. Christopher Pate, an The evasion training was an opportunity for crewmembers Division, communicates using a AH-64 pilot with 4th ARB, 4th CAB. “(This is) the first time to refresh their knowledge on the equipment. It also gave them Combat Survivor Evader Locator I had hands on a radio where you get to talk to the personnel the assurance that even though they are isolated, they are not radio during evasion training recovery center. It’s great.” alone, Martinez said. Aug. 27 at Fort Carson. Evasion The radio that connects a downed air crew to the personnel “You can replace an aircraft, but you cannot replace a service training gave crewmembers the recovery center is called a Combat Survivor Evader Locator member,” Martinez continued. “We’ll never stop searching. This confidence and tools needed to (CSEL) radio. The CSEL allowed isolated crewmembers to training gave (service members) confidence in their tools to be be successful in an isolated event. communicate with friendly forces so they can be rescued. This successful in an isolated event.” Sept. 20, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 9

Warrior tasks, battle drills

Photo by Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield Sgt. Scott Herring, an infantryman with Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry The purpose of the qualification range was to qualify gunners from each platoon in Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, fires a Carl Bravo Company, 2nd Bn., 12th Inf. Reg., 2nd IBCT. The range was used to validate Gustaf recoilless rifle system Sept. 13 during a qualification range at Fort Carson. the Soldiers on weapons qualification as part of warrior task and battle drills. 10 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 20, 2019

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For more information, Hours of operation the Soldier’s Organizational Clothing responsibility; the program provides contact Mike Thomason at 719-214-6121 Directorate of Public Works work and Individual Equipment (OCIE) as mandated and optional transition or email [email protected]. orders — Directorate of Public Works directed by Army Support Command services and classes and helps Soldiers Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer Business Operations and Integration (ASC), Annex A, which provides a list make informed career decisions through training — The 4th Infantry Division Division Work Management Branch, of non-OCIE and OCIE authorized to be counseling and employment assistance. and Fort Carson commanding general has located in building 1219, is responsible laundered by the LRC laundry facility. SFL-TAP also hosts a variety of hiring directed all Soldiers, sergeant first class for processing work orders (Facilities Annex A is posted at the Central Issue events, employer days, resource fairs and through command sergeant major, chief Engineering Work Requests, DA Form Facility (CIF) and laundry facility in industry days with the goal of connecting warrant officer 2-5 and officers, captain 4283). The Work Management Branch building 1525. Soldiers are responsible transitioning service members, veterans and above, to attend Casualty Assistance is open for processing work orders and to clean their OCIE prior to turning it in and Family members to employment Officer and Casualty Notification Officer other in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. to the CIF. The CIF will not accept OCIE opportunities and resources. SFL-TAP Training. The training is held in the USO Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer turn in that is not clean or free of dirt and is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 building, 1218, room 203 on a first-come, support is by appointment only and can debris regardless of the serviceability p.m. Call 526-1001/1002 to schedule first-served basis. The class times are be scheduled by calling 526-6112. criteria. Point of contact for further classes or for additional information. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 2019 training Fort Carson Retirement Services — information is Larry Parks at 524-1888 Follow SFL-TAP on Facebook at http:// dates are: Oct. 15-17, Nov. 12-14 and operates Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. or email [email protected]. facebook.com/FortCarsonSFLTAP for Dec. 10-12. Contact Derek Williams, to noon and 1-3:30 p.m. in building Military Claims Office — is located at upcoming events and job postings. Casualty Assistance Center operations 1525, room 308. The phone number is 1633 Mekong St., building 6222, and and trainer, for additional training 526-2840. is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to See Briefs on Page 14

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield Sgt. Brian Ganter with 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, applies camouflage to his face Sept. 7 during a company situational training exercise at Fort Carson. The Soldiers prepared for Warhorse Strike, a brigadewide exercise, taking place in late September. Skills From Page 5 and Headquarters Company, 2nd IBCT. “We are moving to a motorized concept by using (expandable van shelters) for our (Tactical Operations Center), and that is something we have to learn and get familiar with before we move forward to our next exercise.” The exercise allowed the brigade headquarters to understand how to gather, disseminate and process information and mission orders as a motorized and mobile command post to better help its subordinate units. At the company-level, leaders also found some areas that needed improvement. “(Company STX) was the first time as a company that we have had to do a full company operation, which included all the platoons and enablers, such as engineers,” said Capt. Brandon R. Rickard, commander, Alpha Company, 1st Bn., 12th Inf. Reg., 2nd IBCT. “Learning to synchronize everything and everyone I think was our biggest lesson during this past exercise; we had to learn to balance our priorities as a company.” Although the lessons learned at the company and brigade level were different, both Soldiers agreed that STX improved the overall readiness of the brigade. “It’s phenomenal to see the change from Photo by Staff Sgt. Jose D. Ramirez III team-level exercises to the recent company-level Staff Sgt. Daniel Lewis, left, and 1st Lt. Patrick Harp, both with 764th Ordnance Company, 242nd Explosive exercise. The first exercises are always a little Ordnance Disposal Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) explain to Col. Guillaume rough but we learn as a brigade and get better each “Will” Beaurpere, deputy commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, how the Explosive Ordnance Disposal time,” Rickard said. “This was our last building TALON robot is used Sept. 6 at the 71st EOD’s Central Operations Facility. The robot is used to remotely perform block as we head off to Warhorse Strike and my counter IED operations during deployments. Soldiers are ready to show that they are tactically and technically ready.” 12 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 20, 2019 Soldiers driven to succeed Brothers run to achieve dream Story and photo by Sgt. James Geelen 4th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

Olympic athletes have their own personal reasons and desires that help to motivate them. Some people are driven by a sense of patriotism, some need to be the best and some are driven by the desire to prove naysayers wrong. For three brothers, who grew up poor in Eldoret, Kenya, ideas of competing in the Olympics seemed out of reach. However, after receiving track scholarships, Julius Bor and Emmanuel Bor went to the University of Alabama, while Hillary Bor went to Iowa State University, and they all moved a step closer to their dreams. “It was really good to have my brother with me at Alabama,” said Emmanuel. “We were able to help each other and it was a great opportunity to compete on the same relays.” After graduating with their bachelor’s degrees from their respective schools, the brothers enlisted into the Army. Currently all three are serving together on Fort Carson, Julius is now a staff sergeant for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade. Hillary is also a staff sergeant, while Emmanuel is a sergeant, and they both train at the World Class Athlete Program, U.S. Army Installation Management Command. “Hillary joined first in 2013 and was actually our mentor and convinced us to join,” Emmanuel said. “We thought about what we could do for this country that has given us so much with our degrees and helping our Sgt. Emmanuel Bor, left, World Class Athlete Program; Staff Sgt. Hillary Bor, middle, financial management techni- Families, so we joined the Army.” cian, World Class Athlete Program; and Staff Sgt. Julius Bor, right, budget analyst for Headquarters and Headquarters They thought that by joining the Army their running Company, 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Inf. Div., run Aug. 28 at Monument Valley careers were going to be put on hold. Park, in Colorado Springs. The three brothers are training for the 2020 Olympic games in Tokyo, Japan. “When we first joined the Army, we didn’t think that we would be able to continue to train,” Hillary said. “When you have good leadership, you have more break the four-minute mile, which is pretty cool,” “To have three family members, who have the chance opportunities to compete again. Being able to compete said Col. Sean J. Ryan, former WCAP track and field to represent the Army and the United States is very hard has helped us transfer into the World Class Athlete coach. “Hillary recently won the 2019 Track and Field to find,” Emmanuel said. “It will be a great honor for us Program and that allows us to focus on our training.” Championships and is preparing for the World Track and to walk out on the track and represent the United States. The brothers know that sometimes dreams have Field Championships in Doha, Qatar, starting this fall. That would be a dream come true for all of us.” to take a backseat to the job, however. Julius is focused on preparing for the Army Ten-Miler.” The battle-hardened Americans continue to impress “You have to stay flexible and focused; I was The brothers are focused on making the their fellow Soldiers with their hard work. training to compete in the 2016 Olympic Games but then 2020 Olympic team and being able to compete in “All three brothers possess the same tenacity and I deployed instead,” Julius said. “My brother, Hillary, Tokyo, Japan. competitive spirit needed to become a world class was able stay back and got to compete in the games.” “The track and field tryouts are going to be in Los athlete,” Ryan said. “Their work ethic to become the The brothers continue to focus on their training and Angeles in June of next year,” Hillary said. “Till then best Soldier-athletes is second to none. I have seen preparing themselves for the next step in their journey. we will continue to take advantage of the elevation here them work together in tandem to get the best out of “Emmanuel made Team USA in cross country in Colorado by running as many races as possible.” each other and overcome any adversity and obstacles. in January, competing in Scotland, but he’s coming The Bor brothers understand they have a very It is truly a privilege to have all three wear the Army off an injury, and he became the 500th American to unique opportunity ahead of them. singlet and represent the United States.” Sept. 20, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 13

Meet Spc. Dustin Emmert, the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Soldier of the Week. Emmert is a wheeled vehicle mechanic with Rear Detachment, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div. He works alongside civilian maintainers in the consolidated 3rd ABCT motor pool. Emmert has not only gained a tremendous amount of knowledge over the past few months, but he directly contributed to improving the brigade’s vehicle and ground support equipment readiness by reducing the number of overdue services, and he installed overdue parts in preparation for external lateral transfers and turn-ins. Emmert is an excellent teammate and works on multiple vehicles from other units regularly. Steadfast and Loyal!

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Nine Soldiers will be honored for their service to the nation during a retirement ceremony Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Founders Field. In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. They are: ‰‰ Maj. Michael L. Ace, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Fort Carson ‰‰ Chief Warrant Officer 3 Lynnette J. Kabat, 30th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Sill, Oklahoma ‰‰ 1st Sgt. Richard O. Crichton, 4th Engineer Battalion ‰‰ 1st Sgt. Ernest Ramirez, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division ‰‰ Sgt. 1st Class Thomas A. George, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Inf. Div. ‰‰ Sgt. 1st Class Joe S. Sielski, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div. ‰‰ Sgt. 1st Class Roberto E. Zepeda, 918th Contracting Battalion ‰‰ Staff Sgt. Adones D. Flores, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Inf. Div. ‰‰ Staff Sgt. Joachim J. Henkel, 3rd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div.

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Fort Carson Ivy Warrior Restaurants (formerly dining facilities) hours of operation Friday Mt. Carmel is a proud partner to, “Women’s Expo with a Cause,” a two-day Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. annual event at Norris-Penrose Event Center this weekend. Marking 14 years in Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Springs, this year the expo welcomes all, but celebrates women of the military Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. and veteran community and women who are spouses to a service member or veteran. All of these women enter the expo at no-charge with an ID. Wolf Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.  e expo features over 175 vendors and community partners to empower, Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: Closed inspire, and help women. Vendors bring varied focus from tness, home-security and décor; to healthcare, self-care, bridal fashion, nutrition and more. Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. “ is event ts perfectly with Mt. Carmel’s mission as it celebrates and supports (Wilderness Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. women in our military, within the veteran community, and in their families,” Road) Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. said Lisa Buckman, Mt. Carmel Partnerships Director. LaRochelle 10th SFG(A) Closed Special events include a Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby breakfast; Mother- Daughter look-a-like contest; Women and Investing class; cooking classes; Adopt-a-Dog fashion show; onsite  u-shots; a special presentation by Author Mannette Morgan; women’s safety training; information from TESSA; the Mt. Saturday-Sunday Carmel outreach team; free car battery checks; and more. Stack Brunch: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  e rst 300 arrivals each day receive gi bags and the event features free gi s, Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. product samples and tastings throughout the weekend. Complete vendor and event info: womenslivingexpo.com/ColoradoSprings2019 Wolf Closed

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Carson Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: Closed Closed Monday for training holiday Sept. 20, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 15 Community Auto Skills Center Soldier’s fortitude leads to Family treasure Story and photos by Scott Prater mechanic’s ability, John Ford began looking at Family immensely. We’re happy to help in anyway, Mountaineer staff aftermarket and social-media websites for severely if that’s providing an extra hand or automotive used boats. He found one locally, but it was older knowledge, or easing his expenses, so be it.” As parents of a special-needs child, Staff Sgt. and had a blown motor. Once he hauled the boat into the shop, Ford John Ford and his wife Michelle Ford constantly After viewing the craft, though, he determined realized he needed several parts to make the V6 car look for activities that may help their son, William, he could replace the motor and make the other motor marine-compliant and reliable. He found experience and enjoy life to the fullest. William necessary repairs — with some help. several parts at a discount website and began installing was diagnosed as deaf at an early age and was later “The owners wanted more, but I negotiated their those among other small, but important fixes. He identified as autistic. price down to $200,” John Ford said. “I then found said expenses have risen somewhat, but he’ll save at When the Fords discovered William enjoys the a used car motor for $400 at a salvage yard and least a few thousand dollars just in shop fees. tactile experience of wind, especially on open water, went about converting it to be marine worthy.” Just days after replacing the motor, Ford crossed they knew motorboating might be something the A few weeks later, he brought the boat, a 1986 his fingers as he turned the boat’s ignition key. whole Family could enjoy together. Sportcraft Sportsman, into the Fort Carson Auto “The first time he started it was an incredibly John Ford, an active-duty Basic Leader Course Skills Center (ASC) because he knew ASC had a happy moment for all of us,” said Michelle Ford. instructor at the Colorado National Guard’s 168th motor lift and skilled mechanic advisers who could A week later, the Fords hauled their boat to Regional Training Institute, first began looking at help him install the newly purchased motor. That’s Lake Pueblo, where they enjoyed two days out on prices of motorboats several months ago. However, when he met Tom Woditsch, manager, ASC. the water as a Family — John, Michelle, William his heart sank when he discovered that even used “After hearing about his project and his Family, I (13) and his brother Jacob (11). boats can put buyers back several thousand dollars. thought he would be a good candidate for our Auto- “Starting it for the first time was great, but when Still, the Fort Carson NCO refused to give motive Odyssey program, which is something we we got the boat out on the lake and hit over 30 miles up hope. Holding a handyman mentality and a initiated last year,” Woditsch said. “Staff Sgt. Ford just an hour, that was really special,” John Ford said. needed to turn in an application to be considered.” “You can’t beat that feeling of working on a project, The program waives up to three months of daily tackling challenges in the shop, hoping the struggle shop fees for shop users who are involved in a longer- was actually going to pay off and worrying that it term automotive project. To be eligible, users must might not, but then finally realizing the reward.” apply for the program and briefly describe their project. Though the Family can now enjoy their new boat, “The ASC staff and I then comb through the John Ford said his work has only just begun. He plans applications and pick one Automotive Odyssey to begin body repairs and will replace many of the winner once a quarter,” Woditsch said. “The Fords’ boat’s interior components, like the seats and trim. project was an easy choice. John has been working “William loves the water and the wind in his hard to get his boat float worthy and we knew the face,” he said. “We’re going to get a lot of use end result would be something that benefitted his out of this thing.” “After hearing about his project and his Family, I thought he would be a good candidate for our Automotive Odyssey program, which is something we initiated last year.” — Tom Woditsch Above: Staff Sgt. John Ford, active-duty instructor for the Colorado National Guard 168th Regional Training Institute, fastens components on the outboard segment of his 1986 Sportcraft Sportsman motorboat at the Fort Carson Auto Skills Center Sept. 13.

Right: Staff Sgt. John Ford, active-duty instructor for the Colorado National Guard 168th Regional Training Institute, adjusts engine components on his 1986 Sportcraft Sportsman motorboat at the Fort Carson Auto Skills Center Sept. 13. Ford is in the midst of a lengthy project to repair the boat for his Family’s use. 16 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 20, 2019 Sept. 20, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 17 Feature Wet Silk training builds confidence Turning panic into routine procedure By Sgt. 1st Class Charles Crail 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Public Affairs Office

Editor’s note: The full names and identifications of those serving in the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) are withheld due to safety and security of the Soldiers and their Families.

Jumping from an aircraft in flight requires the utmost confidence in equipment. However, that same equipment could pose serious risk when deliberately parachuting into a body of water. For members of 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), this is where training takes over. Wet Silk training prepares paratroopers and Green Berets with the skills and confidence needed to ensure a deliberate water landing in order for it to remain as safe as parachuting itself. Conducted at Ivy Physical Fitness Center, Wet Silk training involves Soldiers entering the pool under a submerged parachute canopy. The techniques taught are how to create an air pocket under the submerged canopy and then how to navigate a safe exit from the submerged environment. “The first time I slid under the canopy, I honestly thought I would not get out,” said a junior Soldier who attended the training for the first time. “The rescue divers pulled me free and the instructors sent me right back into the pool.” The overall goal of the training is certification of each paratrooper for waterborne operations. More importantly, however, is that the training teaches the Soldier to remain calm in an unnatural environment or situation and use their training to turn uncertainty into a confident and safe procedure. “Knowing what to expect I was able to more easily find the center vent on the canopy and complete the training on the second try,” he continued. 10th SFG(A) trains for deliberate water landings on a regular basis. As the premier high altitude and cold weather special operations force, 10th SFG(A) A Green Beret with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) falls into the water during Wet Silk training maintains dive qualified teams capable of infiltrating by coastlines and bodies of Sept. 6 at Ivy Physical Fitness Center. water in the European theater. Soldiers with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) observe and participate in Wet Silk training at Ivy Physical Fitness Center.

Photos by Spc. Christopher Stevenson A Green Beret with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) participates in Wet Silk training Sept. 6 at Ivy Physical Fitness Center. The training taught the Green Berets how to survive real-life scenarios when parachuting over a body of water. 18 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 20, 2019

Runners travel the route adjacent to the Fort Carson headquarters building Saturday after the opening ceremonies of the Run for the Fallen Event.

Community runs to honor fallen Story and photo by Walt Johnson around, she said she saw how many the colors and after the pledge of that our freedoms do not endure Mountaineer staff people felt the same sense of duty. allegiance, Retired Col. David without a firm and clear resolve and “Our freedom is the most Brown gave an opening prayer. His sometimes a terrible final sacrifice.” Fort Carson was the starting point expensive and precious thing that we prayer was followed by remarks After the opening ceremony, the Saturday as people honoring Fallen have,” Earp said. “Today we are going from Lt. Col. Nina Hill, public 20 runners left the Fallen Soldier’s heroes took part in the Run for the to be publicly paying tribute to the affairs officer, 4th Infantry Division. Memorial area and began the two-day Fallen, which began at Fort Carson sacrifices (to the military people who She expressed the joy that the Fort event. The runners were supported by and went up to Denver. have given their lives) and the Gold Carson community held to be part a tribute team of runners (core relay The run was held to honor and Star Families.” of the event to honor Colorado’s fallen team) and support crew, comprised remember Colorado military service The Run for the Fallen was held military members. of active-duty Soldiers, Reserve people who gave the ultimate sacrifice Saturday and Sunday with a team “I am truly honored to be here members, retired veterans, first fighting the nation’s global war on of runners making the trip from the today to represent the Fort Carson responders, Gold Star Family members terror, according to event organizers. Mountain Post to Fort Logan National community and to pay tribute to the and patriotic Americans, according to Jennifer Earp, chapter director Cemetery in Denver. The event kicked brave men and women of our armed event organizers. for Colorado Honor and Remember off about 7 a.m. with members of Fort forces who gave the ultimate sacrifice The runners’ journey included and Colorado Run for the Fallen, said Carson and representatives from the to protect our freedom,” Hill said. stops, called hero markers at honoring the fallen is the least that can be community who joined the committee “They answered the call to duty and approximately 1-mile intervals, done to remember the sacrifice so many members and runners for an opening gave their lives in defense of our great designed to honor the memory of have given to the nation. As she looked ceremony. Fort Carson presented nation. Service members understand individual Colorado Fallen heroes.

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Chapel Briefs Chapel schedule Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Office)” for events and schedules. Catholic Chapel NeXt — meets at 10 a.m. Sunday at Carson Middle School. Enter off of Harr Avenue and Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel • Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 Healer Chapel 6333 Martinez Street, Evans Army Community Hospital drive behind the school, look for signs. Contemporary • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious edu- building 1500 cation, 524-2458 • Sunday. 11 a.m., Mass, worship, children’s ministry and biblical preaching is • Saturday, 3:15-3:45 p.m., • Sunday, 11 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 526-7386 offered during both services. Visit the Chapel NeXt reconciliation, 526-8583 • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, • Monday-Thursday and first Friday Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/ • Saturday, 4 p.m., Mass, Friday, 11:45 a.m., Mass, of month, noon, chapelnextfortcarson for details. 526-8583 526-8583 Mass, 526-7386 Religious Education class — Classes are held • Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., • Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., from 10:30-11:50 a.m. throughout the school year for reconciliation, 526-8583 CWOC, 526-5769 preschool (at least 4 years old) through high school. Registration is also being held for adults seeking to be confirmed in the Catholic church. These classes are Protestant Latter-day Saints held on a weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sacrament Service is [email protected] for details. Healer Chapel (general protestant) held at Veterans Chapel, building 2359, corner of Titus and Magrath Catholic Women of the Chapel — meets Evans Army Community Hospital avenues, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. It includes the Sacrament • Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386 Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Meeting, Sunday school and auxiliary. Come worship Christ, partake of the Holy Sacrament and strengthen one another in the faith. All are wel- Chapel; call Heather Kershner at 352-231-1088 or come. Contact Capt. Benjamin Reed, chaplain, at 524-1741, 235-3606 or email [email protected]. Prussman Chapel (gospel) [email protected]. Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Tuesday Barkeley Avenue and Prussman from 9-11 a.m. at the Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, building Boulevard, building 1850 • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday school, Buddhist 1500. Sasha Moen can be reached at 845-392-8425. Worshippers are led to strengthen both mind and body through 526-5744 chanting, meditation, dharma discussion and observing the five precepts Native American prayer/spiritual services — • Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640 The He Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Family Life Center, building 1659 (at Barkeley Inipi (sweat lodge) services at Turkey Creek Ranch on Avenue and Prussman Boulevard). Contact Capt. Somya Malasri at a biweekly basis. Services provided inside and outside Provider Chapel (general protestant) 526-2428, 562-395-2688 or [email protected] for details. the sweat lodge include prayer and purification,spiritual Barkeley Avenue and Ellis Street, building 1350 Eastern Orthodox and emotional support, and more to military members. • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., bible study Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. The ceremonies are conducted in traditional Lakota style • Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316 Call 719-473-9238 for off-post services. — they are not New Age or Earth-based ceremonies. There is no charge to attend the Inipi. Contact Jewish Chapel NeXt (contemporary) Michael Hackwith at 285-5240 for more information Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the U.S. Air Fort Carson Middle School, and protocols. Chaplain sponsor is Capt. Charlene Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information at 333-2636. off Harr Avenue Cheney, 53rd Signal Battalion, who can be reached at The chapel is located at 2346 Academy Place on the academy. • Sunday 10 a.m., 526-8889 [email protected]. • Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., 524-2458 Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for men Islamic 18 and older, meets at 10:30 a.m. the second Sunday of Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call 526-5769. Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut St., 632-3364, for information. Spanish Bible Study — meets at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel 7 p.m. Wednesdays; call Ted Garcia at 205-3076.

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Claims to the estate • Debra K. Garcia, U.S. Army Space Family Care Center, room 1004, Spc. Anthony M. Black-Noone — With Brigade next to Starbucks. deepest regret to the Family of the • Diane L. Gilstrap, Directorate Soldier Readiness Center deceased. Anyone having claims against of Human Resources (DHR) pharmacy — located in the or indebtedness to his estate should call • Jeffrey Morris, U.S. Army Mountain Post Soldier Center 1st Lt. Ashley Wright at 509-679-5321. Installation Management Command at 6351 Wetzel Ave., building • Melissa L. Gratton, DHR 1525, room 402, is open for Of note • Mary R. Koziol, Directorate of Family pharmacy services. All TRICARE 2019 Retiree Information Day — The and Morale, Welfare and Recreation beneficiaries can fill new event is Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at (DFMWR) prescriptions and pick up refills The Hub, 6371 Specker Ave., building • Michael Rose, DFMWR at this location. The pharmacy 1532. There will be a continental Any Army appropriated fund civilian is open Monday-Friday from breakfast, benefits briefings, medical employee wishing to donate annual leave 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. information, dental services, living to a listed employee, must complete the Army Wellness Center classes wills, giveaways and more. OPM Form 630a at http://www.opm. — Upping your Metabolism is Family Advocacy Program event — An gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630a. every Monday and Friday at 9:45 event on domestic violence is being held pdf. If a non-Army appropriated fund a.m. and Wednesday at 2:15 p.m. at the Elkhorn Conference Center Oct. civilian employee from another federal Fueling for Health is every third 8, 1-3 p.m. Learn the signs of a healthy agency (VA, AF, DOD, Interior, etc.) is Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Meals in relationship and the challenges for the interested in donating, he must complete Minutes is every second and fourth military population. Register online at the OPM Form 630b at http://www.opm. Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Healthy https://carson.armymwr.com/programs/ gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630b. Sleep Habits is every first and army-community-service and search for pdf and provide to his civilian personnel/ third Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Stress “know the signs of a healthy relationship” HR office for annotation. Both forms must Management is every second and or call 524-1899 or 526-0461. then be forwarded to Clinton Moss Jr. of the fourth Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Stay Update to education benefits — Post 9-11 Fort Carson Civilian Personnel Advisory Fit, Home and Away is every GI Bill transferability extension — The Center (CPAC) by fax at 526-7541 or by second Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. The initial transferability deadline has been email to [email protected] with Retire Strong class is currently extended to Jan. 12. The transfer of the subject line “VLTP.” Call 526-3641 for under construction. Performance Post 9/11 VA education benefits will be more information. Employees experiencing Triad, P3 and Tactical Sleep for limited to service members with less than a medical emergency (personal or Family Sustained Operations classes are 16 years of time in service (TIS). Service member) who will exhaust their leave by request. Classes are subject to change. BSEP/GT prep (building 1011, room 111): members are still required to have at balances quickly should contact the CPAC Call 526-3887 for more information, • Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon least six years TIS to transfer to Family Management Employee Relations team. reserve a seat or sign up for classes. and 1-4 p.m. (closed Friday) Members, and must serve an additional Education Center has moved to Weekly briefing schedule (must sign in at four-year service obligation from the General announcements building 1012 — room 138 at least 15 minutes prior): date of transfer. Soldiers still serving Do you want access to your medical • Parking is at Specker Avenue and ETS (attendance mandatory to out-process; who received a Purple Heart on or after records? — Before making a trip to Long Street pick one session): Sept. 11, 2001, can submit a transfer of Evans Army Community Hospital, • Full services are available for active- • Monday or Friday: 8:30-9:30 a.m. or education benefits request regardless consider logging into TRICARE duty Soldiers; limited services are 2-3 p.m.; Tuesday: 2-3 p.m. of years served or years of retainability. online and accessing its “Blue Button” available for Family members, DA • College 101: Tuesday or Thursday: For more details, attend the Fort Carson feature. Securely view, download civilians and veterans 8:30-9:30 a.m. Education Center GI Bill briefing held and print medical profile, lab results, Hours: • GI Bill: Thursday 10-11 a.m. each Thursday from 10-11 a.m. in immunizations and vital signs for yourself Reception, administration, check-in Visit the on-post, full-service college offices building 1012, room 138. For more and Family members under the age of 12. (room 138): (Colorado State University-Pueblo, information, call 526-2124. Don’t miss To conveniently view medical records, • Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the your opportunity — apply early. Transfer visit https://www.tricareonline.com/tol2/ 4:30 p.m. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, application is available at https:// prelogin/mobileIndex.xhtml. Proceed to Army education counselors: Pikes Peak Community College, and the milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/. “Health Record,” then “Download My • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. TRiO office (FAFSA and financial aid Voluntary leave transfer — The following Data” to access medical records. to 3:30 p.m.; Friday: 1-3:30 p.m. assistance)); building 1012, second floor. Fort Carson serviced employees have Exceptional Family Member Program (walk-in only; no appointments) Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support been approved to receive donated leave (EFMP) screenings — Evans Army • Friday: 9 a.m. to noon; by appointment Group — Evans Army Community due to an emergency medical condition: Community Hospital holds weekly only. Call 526-2124 to schedule, as Hospital has begun a Pregnancy and • Christopher D. Carneal, Directorate EFMP briefings which discuss the there is limited availability Infant Loss Support Group for Families of Emergency Services (DES) Family member travel screening Computer lab (room 103): experiencing grief from miscarriage, • Dana D. Carneal, DES process for overseas assignments • Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. stillbirths or infant loss. The group • Martin Flores, DES and address questions regarding the Army personnel testing: meets the third Monday of each month • Jake Parry, U.S. Army Medical program. The briefings take place • For inquiries, to schedule an exam, or from 3-5 p.m. at Mulligan’s Grill inside Department Activity-Fort Carson, Mondays, excluding federal holidays, to pick up results, visit the reception the Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. Dugway Proving Ground from 8:30-9 a.m. in the Woods Soldier and administrative office in room 138. Coffee and cookies will be provided. NOW HIRING Work for a nationally-recognized, life-changing organization. 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Attraction Autumn in Cripple Creek: spectacular sight Cripple Creek is an old mining a mile before reaching the town. The town of about 2,000 citizens and at an first-class 11,600-square-foot facility elevation of 9,494 feet. It’s sometimes is the place to learn about area history The Cripple called the two-mile high town. And through interesting exhibits. There Creek it’s a town with a history of gold: gold are exhibits of area wildlife and a toy Heritage was discovered in Cripple Creek in train traveling through a model of the Center the 1890s, lots of gold. It was the gold district on the lower floor. The offers great world’s richest gold field. heritage center has great views. views of But Cripple Creek gold was in Nearby is the Mollie Kathleen the area hard rock and expensive to extract. As Gold Mine, which offers tours as well as profits dwindled, and the gold became of the working mine, 1,000 feet first-class harder to find, many of the miners and below the surface. exhibits prospectors moved on. But gold is still Other attractions in Cripple Creek that tell being mined at a large mine between include the District Museum, the Jail Cripple Cripple Creek and Victor. Tours are Museum and the Homestead House Creek’s offered during summer. that was a brothel during the gold story. Local residents and tourists visit rush days. The Butte Theater Cripple Creek, drawn by its history, on Bennett Avenue presents plays, antique shops, tourist attractions, and the Cripple Creek and Victor The “4th Annual Fall Festival” Bear and the Show Time Band will be casinos and restaurants. In fall, people Narrow Gauge Railroad takes along Bennett Avenue, the main street on stage Sept. 28, and Sept. 29’s lineup are drawn by the aspen trees that turn passengers on an excursion through in Cripple Creek, begins at 9 a.m. features The Martini Shot from noon gold, orange and red, usually about the the historic gold district. Sept. 28-29 and features food vendors, till 3 p.m. The fest closes at 5 p.m. third and fourth weeks of September And of course, there are places to inflatables, a pumpkin patch, wood Compiled by Nel Lampe. and the first week of October, but that’s eat in the downtown area as well as carving and homemade ice cream, as up to Mother Nature and the weather. restaurants in the casinos. well as live music. Cari Dell Trio, Suga Travel distance It’s a glorious sight, when both 53 miles sides of Highway 67 have aspen trees in golden splendor. Hours Colorado is known for its The Fall Festival hours colorful aspen trees in autumn at Sept. 28 are 9 a.m. to high elevation, such as Vail, Aspen, 7 p.m. and Sept. 29, 9 a.m. Ouray, Telluride and high mountain to 5 p.m. passes, but Cripple Creek has the Hours at other attractions vary. closest autumn leaf show, just about an hour away. Price In anticipation of the leaves Admission to attractions vary. beginning to turn, the Two-Mile- There is no charge for the High Four-Wheel Drive Club Cripple Creek Heritage offers its free annual tours of the Center and the Fall back roads around Cripple Creek Festival. Food vendors starting Saturday, leaving from the will be at the festival. Cripple Creek District Museum and continuing Sunday. The club will Contact also offer tours Sept. 29-30. Trips Cripple Creek Heritage Center are about a half-hour long and are Cripple Creek, CO 80813 available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Photos by Nel Lampe https://visitcripplecreek.com/ Stop at the Cripple Creek Aspen trees are shown in full color in late September 2017 along Highway 67 leading from Divide 719-689-3315 or Heritage Center on the way, about to Cripple Creek. 877-858-4653 22 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 20, 2019

- High Prairie Library, 7035 Old Editors note: Meridian Road in Falcon. There will At Ease See www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com for the complete list of beyond the be arts and crafts; games and contests; gate briefs. Beyond the gate prizes, animals and more. Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Taste of Old Colorado City is Sunday with a free shuttle service and costs $5 to awareness and more. The event is $25 Creek Road, and Fountain Creek from noon to 4 p.m. at Bancroft Park, enter, children under 12 and active-duty per person. The class is limited and Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass 2400 W. Colorado Ave. The festival will members are free. Hours are: Friday, 3 preregistration is required, visit https:// Lane, are hosting a Fall Harvest have food, drinks and music to celebrate p.m. to midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m. to communityservices.elpasoco.com/ Festival at Gold Hill Mesa from 11 the west side of Old Colorado City. midnight; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. nature-centers/. a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12. The event Pikes Peak Regional Airshow is The Denver Zoo, at 2300 Steele St., has The Stargazers Theater has some big and concert are both free. There is an Saturday-Sunday at the Colorado many events on the horizon, and its events coming up at 10 S. Parkside optional $10 wristband, which allows Springs Airport. Featured in the show summer hours are in effect, 9 a.m. to Drive, Colorado Springs. To see a list of access to petting zoo, pony rides, is the Air Combat Command’s F-22 5 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults (ages all events at the theater, visit http://www. bounce houses, face painters, all other Raptor demonstration team from 12-64), seniors (65 and older) are $17, stargazerstheatre.com/upcoming-events. activities and includes one pumpkin Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, children (3-11) are $14 and kids (2 and Call 719-476-2200 for more information. per person. There will be food, drinks and 45 historical aircraft on display under) are free. The next free days at • Karla Bonoff sings onstage at 6:30 p.m. and other vendors on site. or performing. Other aircraft include the zoo are Nov. 4 and 8. The zoo is Sept. 27 The second annual Hero Fest a P-51, B-47, B-25 and P-47. Children’s open year-round with the exception of • Murder at Trails End by Red Herring celebrates first responders and will tickets are $15 for ages 4-12. Tickets Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Productions is Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. take place Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to online are $22 for adults and $17 for all • Oct. 11, 12 15, 18 and 26: Enchanted • Shook Twins w/ Mama Magnolia is 2 p.m. at Town Center in Aurora. military. Tickets at the gate on show day Hollows Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event are $25 for all adults. Gates open at 8 • Oct. 10, 17 and 24: Taps and Tails Rock Ledge Ranch has a Powwow open to the public. a.m., and the air show begins at 11:45 • Nov. 29 to Dec. 31: Zoo Lights Saturday at 10 a.m. The ranch is at 3105 Boo at the Zoo is Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. a.m. Food vendors will be on site. No The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Gateway Road and can be reached at 719- Oct. 20 at 8:30 p.m. with the last pets, coolers, glass bottles, alcoholic at Colorado College, 30 West Dale 578-6777 or [email protected]. admission at 7:30 p.m. at Cheyenne beverages, skateboards, bicycles, roller Street, has much to offer and many Touch-a-Truck is the fourth annual event Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne blades or airborne drones are allowed. events on its calendar. The museum hosted by Castle Rock Police. The Mountain Zoo Road. The event will Go to http://www.pprairshow.org/ for has a shop and performances, but also event is Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. continue Oct. 25-27 and 31. Tickets are ticket information. has an eatery, which is open for lunch There will be police vehicles; fire trucks; sold online, but tickets at the gate begin The month of September, the Rockies are but dinner requires a reservation. a K9 demonstration; news and military after 2 p.m. Parking is not guaranteed, offering military discounted tickets Military members are offered a discount trucks; helicopters, cranes and more. but there will be a free shuttle service. (excluding Sept. 27). Tickets are $10 of $5 entry. For more information The event will take place at the Douglas Visit http://www.cmzoo.org/index.php/ for the lower and mid-level seats. For call 719-634-5581 or visit https:// County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds guest-information/zoo-events/boo-at- more information and to purchase fac.coloradocollege.edu for more Drive, in Castle Rock. the-zoo/ for more information. tickets contact Kaleb Gamez by email information. This Saturday at 10 a.m. the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site is The 25th annual Emma Crawford at [email protected] or museum is free. Other events include: hosting a Harvest Festival Oct. 5 at Coffin Races are Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. The call 303-312-2413. • First Friday Art Party, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. 10 a.m. In recognition of the bounty tradition of the parade continues, but this Explore the Celestial Seasonings Tea • Carrie the Musical: A Staged Concert, of a traditional fall harvest, the ranch year, and for the third year in a row, the Factory in Boulder for a free factory Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at 3105 Gateway Road, will be filled Eternal Temples will perform at Swirl. tour. From raw ingredients to finished • Tiny Beautiful Things, Nov. 8 with activities and fun in the crisp Trick or Treating in the Park at Acacia products, learn all about the world of tea at 7:30 p.m. autumn air. Take a wagon ride with Park, 115 E. Platte Ave. is Oct. 27 and see how the products are blended, “The Story of Us” is currently at the the family, listen to old-time music, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a two-day packaged and shipped. The factory is Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum pick a pumpkin to take home, scramble free kids community event. Oct. 26 from at 4600 Sleepytime Drive in Boulder. at 215 S. Tejon St. The exhibit takes a for candy, kick back on the lawn with 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Colorado Springs Call 303-581-1266 for more information. look at the history of Colorado Springs, a slice of pie, take time to tour the Conservatory at 415 S. Sahwatch St. Tours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. from A to Z. Other exhibits in the free historic homes, visit the blacksmith, will feature a live theatrical experience. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to museum depict the history of Colorado and more. Plan to stay through the day Oct. 27 will be the trick or treat event 3 p.m. There is an art gallery and a tea Springs and the area. It is open 9 a.m. as food vendors will be on site. in the park with arts and crafts, games, shop to explore while on the grounds. to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. National Take a Kid Mountain Biking music and more. The factory is closed most major holidays. The Royal Gorge Route Railroad hosts Day is a free event Oct. 5 at Visit http://www.celestialseasonings.com/ many themed events aboard its cars. 9 a.m. at Fox Run Regional visit-us/tea-tour for a list of major holiday Enjoy a murder mystery train or a fun Park. The event will include closures and a list of need to know items lunch while you view the sights along its guided trail rides, trail etiquette before a visit. path. Book trips online and view fares talks and more. All ages are Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival 2019 is and menus at https://royalgorgeroute. welcome: from tots on stride Friday-Sunday. The three-day event com/ or call 719-276-4000. Plan your bikes to teens. Riders just need attracts about 100,000 people each year visit early. Don’t miss out. a working bike and helmet to and is dedicated to Mirasol peppers. Introduction to Wilderness Survival is participate. Pre-registration The festival features many vendors and Thursday from 6-8:30 p.m. at the recommended, visit https:// a multitude of peppers for purchase. Fountain Creek Nature Center. Learn communityservices.elpasoco. There is also a jalapeño eating contest, the basics of wilderness survival, such com/nature-centers/. 180 street vendors, dining, shopping and as the rule of threes, 10 must haves in The Harvest Festival is Oct. entertainment. The event is located in the backcountry, top 10 mistakes people 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pueblo at Union Avenue Historic District make in the outdoors, wild animal safety Pikes Peak Library District

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The 2019 Retiree Information Day is Saturday at The Hub, 6371 Specker Ave., building 1532, from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be a continental breakfast, benefits briefings, medical information, dental services, giveaways and much more. The Fort Carson community is invited to Outdoor Recreation Open House Sept. 27, 10th ANNUAL 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Outdoor Recreation Complex, 7093 Specker Ave., building 2429. The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Outdoor Recreation will 2019 promote and showcase all they have to offer year-round. Morning in the Garden is Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the Adventure Programs and Education office. Must be 8 years or older. Ascend rock formations in Garden of the Gods Park and bathe in the Colorado sunshine. Trip meets at Garden of the Gods Visitor Center. Call 526-5176 for more information. Breakfast and Blessings is Oct. 5 at the Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel at 10 a.m. Meet new people and eat a hot breakfast and have pets blessed in their own way. Flavors of Fall will be held Oct. 5 at Iron Horse Park. Save the date for the festival, and DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/flavors-fall-festival/2967522/36587 for updates. For more information, contact 526-1993. Stand up paddle board is Oct. 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the Adventure Programs and Education office. This relaxing activity is a great way to get out and explore Colorado’s favorite water spots. The staff will teach the basics. The event is for ages 18 and older and people must be able to swim. It costs $40 per person. Call 526-5176 for more information. Army vs. Air Force football pep rally is Nov. 1, so save the date. Visit https://carson. armymwr.com/calendar/event/army-vs-air-force-pep-rally/2967895/36600 for more information and updates. Make time for the Ski Expo VIP night and general admission, Dec. 5 and 6 respectively, at the Outdoor Recreation Complex. The winter sports season is nearly here. Call 526-5176 for more information. The Festival The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is Dec. 5 at the William “Bill” Reed Special AY Events Center. The official tree lighting will commence along with kids’ activities, Santa S ATUR D Where Imagination Claus photos, holiday entertainment and more. Army Community Service holds “Boot Camp for New Dads” the first Tuesday of each Takes Flight! month from 9 a.m. to noon. The interactive and engaging class focuses on what it means to become a father, how to care for a baby and how to care for mom. Call 526-0461 for more information. 14th The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex offers special days with discounts to veterans and women. Veterans pay $5 admission every Wednesday while females 6 and older receive free range time the second Saturday of each month. Call 896-6196 for more information. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a support group for weight loss that meets Thursdays an at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Meetings are held on the second floor in room 209. Weigh-in is from 5-5:45 p.m. and the meeting is from 6-7 p.m. First meeting is free. Participants must present military identification or government identification at fitness Yo! center front desk. Call Debby Beck at 392-8582 for more information. Thunder Alley Bowling Center offers the following weekly specials: • Cosmic bowling — Unlimited bowling and $2 shoe rental Friday from 9:30-11:45 p.m.; THANKS to everyone who $9 for adults and $8 for children; and Saturday from 1-3 p.m.; $8 per person. participated in another great festival! • Color pin — Color pins come up in random spots for different awards Saturday from 8 p.m. until close. Cost is $15 for bowling and $2 for shoe rental. Open to those 18 and older. and to everyone who made it possible . . . Get strikes and pick up certain splits for cash. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. and games begin at 8 p.m. • Pizza bowl — Get three games of bowling, two slices of pizza and a soda for $7 a Planning Team: David Lee, Festival Co-Chair, Dan Wecks, David Ball, James Wood, person Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Shoe rental is $2.50. Betsy McClenahan, Brian Elyo, CeCe Beauchamp, Colette Labate, Lisa Villanueva, • Red Pin — Get a strike Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a red head pin and Alan Owens, Slade Custer, Ren Thorpe, Priscilla Barsotti, Becky English, win a free game. Games are $2 and shoe rental is $2.50. Brittney MacDonald-Lantzer, Liz Killen-Scott, Jackson Taylor, and Pam Smith • 50 cent games, hot dogs and shoes — Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., minimum $3 purchase. Festival Hosts: Chris Jenkins of Norwood; Mike Hassell of Sun Plaza; • “Mommy and Me Bowling” — kids receive a free game of bowling and there’s $1 Susan Presti & CS Utilities; Blake Zink & The City of Colorado Springs; coffee specials for mommies Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Family Day — Ryan Parsell & El Paso County, Matt Mayberry & CS Pioneers Museum •  Get $1 games and $2 shoes Wednesday from 1-11 p.m. Call 526-5542 for more information. Stellar Festival Volunteers: Dean Strait, Trevin Wecks, April Omari, Patty Lee, Subscribe to the DFMWR mailing list to receive emails about upcoming events and activities Nancy Vogel, Serena Kim, Cari and Larry Sumo, Portal Curator-Mary O’Meallie, on post. Visit https://carson.armymwr.com; click on the “Mailing List” icon and select UCCS Soccer Team Students, Ray Lantzer, Wendi Boelke, Ken Oyer, Chiquita Isom, categories of interest. and an amazing team of CIVA High School Students & International Exchange Students Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center holds a climbing wall monthly challenge. Participants have to climb a number of times per month to complete the challenge. The event is tallied on T HAN K Y OU FESTIVAL SPO NSO RS! an honor system with participants tracking and logging their climbing distance. The challenge is open to DOD identification card holders and their Families to include first time climbers and those who are belay certified looking for a climbing partner. Certification is quick and easy to obtain. Participants will receive a shirt and free use of climbing gear for the month. Prizes are awarded to top three participants. Call 524-3773 for details.

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Talented Angels quarterback Davonta Peagler runs past by storm defenders during recent intramural football action. Story and photos by Walt Johnson The team has gotten off to a 5-1 start in the post “We went into that game without our Mountaineer staff flag football league, and if team captain Quintwain quarterback, and I didn’t play either. We came out a Dotson is correct, there is little that will keep this bit sluggish, but give (the other team) credit — they The intramural football league has a team team from claiming a championship in late October took advantage of it and beat us. We took the team whose name is Talented Angels, and when its when the season wraps up. lightly, and it is nothing we can take away from them players are on the field “talented” seems like Recently, the team’s talent was on display as it because they played well and we didn’t,” Dotson said. an apt part of its name. won a game 30-7 that could easily have been a score Dotson said the offensive display during the 30-7 of 60-7 had it not been for some rout was typical of what this team can do on offense, untimely errors on the team’s and giving up seven points was about all the team part. The Talented Angels have wants to give up and still feel good about its effort. Talented one of the fastest and most He said the team knows its strength is its defense, Angels talented defenses in the league which he says is fast, lean and mean. receiver and a potent offense. “We play hard every game and one thing you Dayquan Quarterback Devontae will see with this team is we are going to always be Hunter grabs Peagler may be a better runner ready to play our best game now. If a team does a touchdown and playmaker than a passer. The have a chance to beat us, they are going to have to pass over a problem for other teams is that outplay us on every down because we are going defender’s even his passing is as good as to go hard every game,” Dotson said. reach during any quarterback in the league. He Dotson said he has seen a lot of games over recent has a knack for finding a way to the years here and there is one thing he is confident intramural get his team in a good position about — he doesn’t see a team that will be able to football to make plays. In fact Dotson match the offense and defense of the Talented action. said the one game the team didn’t Angels on the field. So far, he is right about his win was because Peagler was team’s talent, it remains to be seen if he will be right unavailable to play that night. about his team winning a championship.

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Fort Carson youth soccer coach Priscilla Colon, center, goes over strategy with her team Monday at Pershing Field. The youth soccer, football and cheer season is underway with games being played at Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base and the Air Force Academy. The teams will take Saturday off as the post will host a basketball clinic at the post youth center from 9-11 a.m. The teams will resume play Sept. 28 on post .

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