Vol. 75, No. 28 July 14, 2017
Rolling through the desert
Photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Perkey A tank crew cautiously guides an M88 Recovery Vehicle through a narrow path June elements rolled into the training area June 22 with more than 5,700 service members 28 during the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, rotation at and 1,700 pieces of equipment to test the Army’s largest brigade on its new the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif. The “Raider” Brigade and supporting reconnaissance and security mission. See story on pages 16-17.
Operation Inherent Resolve commander: Recapture of Mosul historic victory By Terri Moon Cronk “The Iraqis prevailed in the most extended and But Iraq’s victory does not eliminate the presence DOD News, Defense Media Activity brutal combat I have ever witnessed, while making of ISIS, he cautioned, adding that tough fighting against extraordinary efforts to safeguard civilian lives, even the rogue terrorists remains. WASHINGTON — The global coalition fighting at the cost of their own,” he said. “The list of martyrs “There are still pockets of resistance in Mosul, hold- the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has offered its con- is painfully long.” outs and hidden (improvised explosive devices) that will gratulations to Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi The OIR commander noted when the Islamic State take weeks to clear, as well as remaining ISIS enclaves and the Iraqi security forces on their historic victory of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) lost Mosul, it lost its capital in (in places such as) western Anbar,” Townsend said. against an evil enemy, the commander of Combined Iraq and the largest population center it held anywhere Additionally, humanitarian and stabilization efforts Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) in the world. are desperately needed to ease the suffering of Mosul told Pentagon reporters Tuesday. “Iraqi militia forces, Kurdish Peshmerga fighters citizens and start the city on the road to recovery, he said. Iraq declared Mosul’s liberation Monday, Army Lt. and the global coalition also deserve a share of the credit “Though the Moslawis have suffered greatly, the Gen. Stephen J. Townsend said in a teleconferenced for their sacrifices to achieve this hard-won victory,” briefing from Baghdad. Townsend said. See ISIS on Page 4 Inside
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MOUNTAINEER Army tick experts promote prevention Commanding General: a Gen R anF Gonsal es By Cara Newcomer immediately after getting home in order to kill any ticks on Public Affairs Intern, Army Public Health Center the clothes. Garrison Commander: Col. Ronald P. Fitch Jr. The Army Public Health Center offers a program to arrison Public Affairs Offi cer: Dee McNutt With the summer season in full swing, Army Public military personnel, their Family members and Department Health Center (APHC) tick-borne disease experts of Defense civilians called the DOD Human Tick Test Kit Chief, Print and Web Communications: recognize the undeniable presence of ticks, emphasizing Program, where ticks can be sent for identifi cation and Rick Emert the importance of being aware of the different illnesses disease testing. The program is meant to serve as a ‘fi rst they can transmit and ways to prevent these illnesses. alert’ for tick-bite patients and their health care providers, Editor: e inFisher Dr. Robyn Nadolny, a biologist and program coordinator according to APHC representatives. Staff writers: Alexandra Flodin at the APHC Tick-Borne Disease Laboratory, which is Ticks can spread diseases to people, pets and other Scott Prater part of the APHC Laboratory Sciences Directorate, presented animals through pathogens in their saliva. These pathogens her ecological sciences Ph.D. dissertation from Old Dominion have been linked to causing diseases like Lyme disease, Sports writer: Walt Johnson University at an event May 31 at Aberdeen Proving Ground ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, babesiosis, to attendees where she discussed the spread of tick-borne anaplasmosis and other diseases, including viral diseases. Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall diseases to different areas. Stromdahl said awareness While not every tick is of some of the lesser This commercial enterprise newspaper is an infected, experts believe it authorized publication for members of the Depart- known tick-borne diseases ment of Defense. Contents of the Mountaineer are is important to use protective is important. not necessarily the offi cial view of, or endorsed measures against all ticks and Both Stromdahl and by, the U.S. Government or the Department of the the diseases they can carry. Nadolny stressed that Army. Printed circulation is 8,000 copies. Ellen Stromdahl, an APHC different tick species carry The editorial content of the Mountaineer is entomologist and the other the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Offi ce, Fort different diseases. Stromdahl Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. 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The Gulf Coast tick carries pathogens associated with the Everything advertised in this publication their uniforms with Tidewater spotted fever disease and experts believe it will es- The lone star tick is shall be made available for purchase, use or permethrin repellent to tablish a population in the state of Maryland within the next the tick most commonly patronage without regard to race, color, religion, further protect Soldiers fi e to 0 years. found in the APG area, sex, national origin, age, marital status, while they are in uniform, according to Nadolny. physical handicap, political affi liation or any other according to Stromdahl. Civilians can also order clothing “We can go out and collect four species of ticks nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. 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Division Artillery, 4th Infantry Division, held a change of leadership ceremony Monday at Founders Field. During the ceremony, Col. Norberto R. Menendez assumed command from Col. Michael T. Oeschger, and Command Sgt. Maj. Benito A. Perez Jr. assumed senior enlisted responsibilities of the unit. “It seems like only yesterday Mike was assuming command of the newly activated DIVARTY,” said Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson. “It was a daunting undertaking, starting from scratch with 40 Soldiers, an empty building and Mike’s Harley (motorcycle) out front. “Mike’s team made it look easy,” said the general. “I’m incredibly happy DIVARTY is back in our formation and you have put the king back on his throne.” DIVARTY, activated at Fort Carson in 2015, is a brigade-level element responsible for overseeing all field artillery units in the division, ensuring each unit receives the same standard of training. The field artillery unit is unique in its support to the 4th Inf. Div. as it provides fires support to a balanced array of light, armored and Stryker units. “There is a silver lining in every cloud,” said Gonsalves. “We welcome (the Menendez and Perez) Families, both are not strangers to Fort Carson, having Col. Norberto R. Menendez, second from left, served here before, and I know they will continue to build operations officer for 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery incoming commander, Division Artillery, 4th the foundations of success.” Regiment, then as the executive officer for 4th Squadron, Infantry Division, accepts the guidon from Menendez comes to Fort Carson from 3rd Infantry 10th Cavalry Regiment, both under 3rd Armored Brigade Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, commanding Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia, where he was the assistant Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., where he also deployed to Iraq general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, chief of staff for operations. His previous assignments include in support of operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn. He while Col. Michael T. Oeschger, outgoing serving as the aide-de-camp to the commanding general, 82nd also served at NATO Headquarters Allied Force Command commander, and incoming Command Sgt. Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he – Madrid, Spain, as a land component planner. Maj. Benito A. Perez Jr. look on during a deployed twice to Afghanistan in support of Operation ceremony at Founders Field Monday. Enduring Freedom. Menendez was at Fort Carson as the See DIVARTY on Page 4 4 MOUNTAINEER — July 14, 2017
By Scott Prater on post Thursday. 4 p.m., where they’ll also take in Mountaineer staff She’ll meet with officers inter- the faculty recruitment brief. ested in becoming West Point cadre Jebb commissioned as a mili- West Point dean The U.S. Military Academy’s or staff at 9 a.m. in the 4th Infantry tary intelligence officer and served first female dean of academics will Division headquarters. She will with the 1st Armored Division, the visit Fort Carson next week to talk then speak with officers who want National Security Agency and at to meet with with graduates about their transition to talk about how their West Point West Point. As a veteran instructor from West Point to the Army, as well experience prepared them for their at the academy, she holds masters as recruit future faculty and staff. first assignment at 11:30 a.m. at the and doctorate degrees and has graduates, Brig. Gen. Cindy R. Jebb, a 1982 Stack Dining Facility. taught courses in international academy graduate who assumed NCOs and Soldiers interested in security, comparative politics, the role of dean of academics in becoming West Point tactical NCOs terrorism and counterterrorism recruit cadre June 2016, plans three engagements can meet with Jebb at The Hub at and cultural anthropology.
in the course of the past three years,” the ISIS general said. DIVARTY From Page 1 Turning to Syria, the Syrian Democratic From Page 3 Force (SDF) began its assault to liberate Raqqa east side is already springing back to life June 5, and 37 days later, they have completely “This is a tremendous honor to serve in the capacity (as less than six months after its liberation. And surrounded the city and made good progress commander) and develop the future leaders in artillery,” the Moslawis have already started to return to on both their eastern and western axes of colonel said. “My goal is that in two years the artillery battalions their neighborhoods in the west.” attack, Townsend said. are better than today — for me that is success — each command But still, he added, the loss of one of ISIS’ The SDF breached into the ancient citadel we take a step further.” twin capitals and a jewel of their so-called of Old Raqqa in the central part of the city, Oeschger assumed command of the unit in July 2015. Under caliphate is a decisive blow to ISIS and cer- he said. his leadership the unit successfully orchestrated training for tainly something for the Iraqis to celebrate. “We should not forget that ISIS has had more than 2,500 Soldiers on tasks ranging from fire direction “They can also celebrate the remarkable more than three years to prepare the defense control to master gunnery. turnaround their security forces have made of Raqqa,” Townsend said. “While SDF “From small beginnings come great things,” said the outgoing operations are off to a good start, resistance colonel. “Those heroes in formation are rock solid, they built a has been stiffening, and we know this is not future generation and seek to be more lethal and effective.” “ We should not going to be an easy fight. We said that about Oeschger’s next assignment is the Federal Emergency Mosul, but many seemed to be surprised when Management Agency regional defense coordination officer for forget that it turned out to be true.” Area North, Boston. With varying reports on the whereabouts of Perez assumes the responsibility of command sergeant major ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the general of the unit after Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Parsley departed in ISIS has had said he is unable to confirm or deny where he June to be the senior enlisted adviser for the Field Artillery Branch, is or whether he is alive or dead. U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Fort Knox, Kentucky. more than “Let me just say for the record, my fervent “The importance of DIVARTY is to help grow Soldiers for hope is it is the latter,” he added. 4th ID and the Army,” he said. “My goal is to provide leadership three years With the battle against ISIS not over, the to Soldiers so they can go out and be the example of where they terrorist group remains a threat, and an evil came from — the U.S. Army.” to prepare enemy that will resort to any lengths to Perez is a veteran of five different campaigns, including maintain its hold on territory it claims as their operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, New Dawn and caliphate, the general said. Spartan Shield. Perez’s previous assignments include senior enlisted the defense “But make no mistake, it is a losing cause,” adviser for the 4th Iraq Army Division, Military Transition Team, Townsend said of the organization. “Our Fort Polk, Louisiana, and numerous command sergeant major of Raqqa.” partners in the international coalition against positions at Fort Carson. Perez most recently was the command ISIS will stand side-by-side against ISIS until sergeant major, 1st Battalion, 290th Field Artillery Regiment, — Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend they’re defeated in both Iraq and Syria.” Camp Atterbury, Indiana.
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Photo by Sgt. Scott J. Evans Awardees gather with Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, center left, commanding general, Monday. Gonsalves and Ayala presented Keith Spain, front row fourth from left, with a and Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Ayala Jr., acting senior enlisted leader, 4th Inf. Div. and Superior Civilian Service Award, recognized 17 employees for reaching career milestones Fort Carson, during the 4th Quarter U.S. Forces Command Civilian Awards Ceremony of fi e to 3 years of go ernment ser ice, and handed out certificates of achie ement. July 14, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 5 Military US, South Korea conduct exercise in response to
missile launch Photo by Staff Sgt. Sinthia Rosario By Terri Moon Cronk capability and enables the (South) Korea- the first ICBM that nation has launched. An M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System DOD News, Defense Media Activity U.S. alliance to engage a full array of The United States detected the assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Field time-critical targets under all weather ICBM and tracked it for 37 minutes, Artillery Regiment, 210th Field Artillery WASHINGTON — U.S. and South conditions,” he said. the longest time of flight for any bal- Brigade, 2nd Republic of Korea/United Korean military forces conducted an The combined exercise between the listic missile North Korea has launched States Combined Division, fires an exercise July 5 during the early morning, two nations followed the “destabilizing to date, he said. MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile into South Korea time, in response to North and unlawful actions” of North Korea’s The ICBM launched from North the East Sea off South Korea, July 5. Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missile launch, Davis noted, adding that it was Korea’s Banghyon Airfield, which is (ICBM) launch. about 62 miles from Pyong yang, Davis con tinues to monitor and assess North The exercise utilized the said. The North Korean missile landed Korea’s actions in close coordination Eighth U.S. Army’s Tactical “ This act demonstrates that in the Sea of Japan, he added. with regional allies and partners. Missile System and South Korean “We strongly condemn this act by “This act demonstrates that North Hyunmoo II missiles. U.S. and North Korea poses a threat North Korea,” Davis said. “It is escalatory Korea poses a threat to the United States South Korean personnel fired mis- to the United States and (and) destabilizing. It is also dangerous. and our allies, and we remain prepared siles into territorial waters along This missile flew throughout busy air- to defend ourselves and our allies, and South Korea’s east coast, Pentagon our allies, and we remain space used by commercial airliners. It flew to use the full range of capabilities that spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis into space; it landed in Japan’s exclusive are at our disposal against the growing told reporters July 6. prepared to defend ourselves economic zone in an area that’s used by threat from North Korea,” he said. “This is a system that can be commercial and fishing vessels. All of this The U.S. commitment to defend its rapidly deployed and engaged; and our allies …” was completely uncoordinated.” allies South Korea and Japan “remains (it) provides deep-strike precision — Navy Capt. Jeff Davis Davis said the United States ironclad,” Davis said.
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GALATI, ROMANIA — The 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, learned about its allies fi rsthand by exchanging noncommissioned offi cers through an interoperability program with the Romanian 282nd Mechanized Brigade. This iteration, the battalion shifted focus to commu- nications, logistics, air support and artillery functions. In March, the “Fighting Eagles” Battalion swapped Soldiers in infantry and armor military occupational specialties as it trained alongside the 282nd Mechanized Brigade as part of its deterrence mission under U.S. Army Europe’s Operation Atlantic Resolve. Sgt. 1st Class Joel Vallete, senior communications specialist, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, trained with the communications offi ce of the Romanian 284th Armor Battalion, headquartered in Galati, Romania. He toured the facilities, practiced operating the Romanian equipment and attended a ceremony honoring the 284th’s anniversary. “It was excellent to have shared knowledge and experience with Sgt. 1st Class Vallete,” said Romanian Master Sgt. Adrian Rotaru, signal chief with 284th Armor Bn. “We gained a great deal of understanding about each other’s capa- bility and role, as both “Every being the S6 (NCOs in Photo courtesy of 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division charge) for our units. If “I have been in the Air Force for over 10 years, Sgt. Kendal Cobb, cannon crewmember, 1st Battalion, 8th opportunity granted the opportunity, I but I am still learning new things from our allies and Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th would like to do it again.” partners. In addition, it is important to me to develop Infantry Division, looks through the gunner’s sight on a spent with U.S. Air Force joint my Airmen,” said Staff Sgt. Ryan Keithley, JTAC Romanian D-20 152 mm howitzer during an NCO exchange terminal attack control- and team leader. with the Romanian 285th Artillery Battalion in Galati, our partnered lers (JTAC) with 1st Bn., Romanian Staff Sgt. Alin Purice, 285th Artillery Romania. The exchange provides a means to strengthen 8th Inf. Reg., have been Battalion, switched spots with Army Sgt. Kendal Cobb, interoperability between U.S. and Romanian land forces nations has building strong bonds a cannon crew member with Battery A, 3rd Battalion, as part of U.S. Army Europe’s Operation Atlantic Resolve. with the United Kingdom 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd ABCT. Purice con- tremendous Royal Air Force’s 135 ducted crew drills on the M109A6 Paladin self-propelled offi cer, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg. “The idea here is to share Expeditionary Air Wing, artillery platform while Cobb learned how to operate that with our allied formations. Every opportunity spent training value Romanian 861st MiG-21 the Romanian D-20 howitzer. with our partnered nations has tremendous training Fighter Squadron and Also as part of the exchange program, Romanian value for us and our Soldiers.” for us and our Romanian 862nd Puma 1st Sgt. Ichim Angelica, a staff offi cer in the 300th Operation Atlantic Resolve is about deterring Helicopter Squadron. Mechanized Infantry Battalion, learned how the U.S. adversaries, building readiness and developing inter- Soldiers.” The JTACs have handles ammunition storage. operability. The 3rd ABCT kicked off the continuous staged multiple train- “We are proud of the experience, expertise and “heel-to-toe” rotation of U.S. Army armored brigades — Maj. Michael ing exercises to build leadership our corps of noncommissioned offi cers brings throughout the central and eastern European nations Harrison interoperability. to the table,” said Maj. Michael Harrison, operations in January.
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Military Of note of transition, available to work shortly after com pletion of the program and who hold a Briefs Seeking military speakers — The Fort Carson Public bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Affairs Office is seeking Fort Carson Soldiers who a military field or an associate’s degree with 10 Hours of operation are interested in public speaking and can talk years of equivalent experience. Interested Soldiers Fort Carson Retirement Services — operates Monday- about their work, training and varied individual are encouraged to attend an information session Friday from 7 a.m. to noon and 1-3:30 p.m. in build- experiences to public organizations throughout the held the third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. ing 1525 room 308. The phone number is 526-2840. Pikes Peak region and surrounding communities. in the education center, building 1117, room 112. Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program Speakers must be well-qualified professionals who Veterans Local Government Management (SFL-TAP) — has combined several services at know how to capture and maintain an audience’s Fellowship Work Plan — is a 16- to 20-week one location and is open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. attention for a least 20 minutes. Speakers should be program, in partnership with Department of to 4 p.m.; it is open training holidays but closed on comfortable speaking to businesses, professional Defense Military Installations, designed to provide federal holidays. Call 526-1002/6465 to schedule a organizations, community leaders, civic groups a comprehensive experience for service members predeployment brief or a professional development and schools. Contact Billie Garner at 526-1246 or transitioning out of military service who have an brief. Visit http://facebook.com/FortCarsonSFLTAP [email protected] for more information. interest in local government. Since the position for upcoming job fairs and job postings. Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Career requires a great degree of involvement in areas such • SFL-TAP Center, building 6237, room 100, 1626 Skills Program — The 12-week program partners as utilities, public safety, economic development, Elwell Street near Carson Middle School, 526- eligible/selected transitioning Soldiers with local financial management, public works, and commu- 1002 — services include a computer lab to complete companies in management or professional intern- nity development, the fellow will receive a broad the preseparation video at http://www.sfl-tap.army. ships. Participants spend time in a classroom base of experience. Each fellow’s experience will be mil; initial coun seling Tuesday from 8-9:30 a.m. and environment gaining valuable corporate skills tailored depending on the needs of the organization 2-3:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday from 8-9:30 a.m., and manage ment certifi cations. This program is and the desires of the fellow. Visit http://vlgmf.org 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; and Friday from 8-9:30 designed for active-duty Soldiers within 180 days for more information. a.m.; Individual Transition Plan/CAPSTONE review Thursday from 1-2 p.m.; and clearing (only location to clear), Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Installation Property Book Office, building or through the Defense Personal Property System • Transition services in building 6237 — include 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- at http://www.move.mil within 75 days of delivery. mandatory weekly five-day program that covers 4 p.m.; call 526-5984. Claims must be submitted to the TSP within nine transition overview, Military Occupational Skill • Post Laundry, building 1525 — Monday-Friday, months of delivery for full replacement value. All Crosswalk, financial planning, U.S. Department of 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer PCA claims, including household goods, personal Labor employment workshop and Veterans Affairs served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8804. vehicle shipment and incident to service loss, are benefits; career counseling; transition resources; • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to now being adjudicated by the Center for Personnel job fairs, resource fairs and Employer Days. midnight. Claims Support at Fort Knox, Kentucky, which can • Transition services in building 1118, room 133 — • Hazardous Material Control Center, building be reached at 502-626-3000. To file a claim, visit Biweekly elective classes available following the 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. http://www.JAGCNet.army.mil/pclaims. The Fort five-day TAP program include social networking, Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or Carson claims office can be reached at 526-1355. Bring Your “A” Game, employer day, advanced the warehouse at 526-2979. Fort Carson Trial Defense Service — is able to help résumé, federal résumé, interview techniques DPW Work Management Branch — located in Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building 2354. During and dress for success. Two-day tracks consist of building 1219, is responsible for processing work duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. The 24- entrepreneurship and technical. orders — Facilities Engineering Work Requests, hour phone number is 526-0051. • Soldier Family Assistance Center, building DA Form 4283 — is open for processing work 7492, 524-7309/7310 — services are for Warrior orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 Briefings Transition Unit Soldiers. a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer support Casualty Notification/Assis tance Officer train- Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) — is by appointment only, call 526-2900. ing — The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Medical Activity Correspondence Department com manding general has directed all Soldiers, and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in building 1012. office hours — The Correspondence sergeant first class through command sergeant Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services (Release of Information) Office in the Patient major, chief warrant officer 2-5 • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday- Administration Division hours and officers, captain and above, to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last are Monday-Wednesday and Friday Special Operations Recruiting: attend Casualty Assistance Officer and customer is served at 3:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday Building 1218, Room 312/313 Casualty Notification Officer Training. • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn-in from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; closed Ellis Street, Fort Carson The three-day training course is held — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- all federal holidays. Call 526-7322 monthly at Veterans Chapel. Soldiers 524-1461/1462 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service, or 526-7284 for details. must register through their school call 526-3321 for an appointment. Military Claims Office — is located Briefs NCO. Call 526-5613/5614 for more • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — at 1633 Mekong Street, building every week: information. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. 6222, and is open Monday-Friday ● PSYOP, Retirement briefings — are avail- Last issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. noon Tuesday able at http://www.carson.army.mil/ coordinated on case-by-case basis. The office no longer adjudicates ● Special dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Retirement • Subsistence Support Management Office, Personnel Claims Act (PCA) Forces, noon Services.html. Call 526-2840 for more building 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to claims, but can provide general Wednesday; information. noon and 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. claims assistance. Household goods ● Civil Affairs, ETS briefings — are available at http:// • Post Supply Support Activity, building claimants must report their loss or noon Thursday www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/ 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 damage directly to the transporta- https://goarmysof.com p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094. tion service provider (TSP) by fax See Briefs on Page 12
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But, when the “It’s a simple fix,” Jackson said. “When a Soldier bers will receive the Soldiers’ death gratuity because the Directorate of Human Resources Casualty Assistance deploys, changes duty station or otherwise has some Soldier in question didn’t update his DD Form 93 after staff began the process of notifying the Soldiers’ im- life-changing event occur, he should contact his unit S1 a life-changing event, such as marriage or remarriage. mediate Family members, they hit a major stumbling and update his DD Form 93. This is really just one type “We advise Soldiers and civilians to have that talk block — both Soldiers’ DD Form 93s provided little, of issue that can be prevented by updating the form.” with their Family members and make those critical if any, information. Officially, the Department of Defense form is decisions,” Jackson said. “Following that conversation, As a result, notification of the Soldiers’ injuries to the Soldier’s Record of Emergency Data. It is used Soldiers and civilians should then visit their unit S1 their Families was delayed significantly. to show the names and addresses of Family members and update their DD Form 93.” “Unfortunately, this type of scenario happens who service members wish to be notified in the event It’s easy to understand how Soldiers and civilians regularly,” said Bobby Jackson, casualty facilitator. they become a casualty. It is also used to designate can let updating their forms slip their minds, with “When we studied the Soldiers’ DD93 forms in both beneficiaries for certain benefits and designates the all of the tasks that must be completed prior to a these cases, there were no points of contact listed. Now, person authorized to direct disposition of remains in deployment, TDY or permanent change of station we’ll have to resort to other resources for finding this the event of the service member’s death. move, but the casualty assistance staff hopes Army information. And, when we finally do find a contact, Jackson indicated that Soldiers typically fill in the leaders will remind their unit members of the critical they’ll most likely be upset that they weren’t notified DD Form 93 when they process in to the military, but importance of doing so. Soldiers aren’t the only people required to file the form. Lt. Col. Khanh Diep, assistant chief of staff, G1, A completed Record of Emergency Data is manda- 4th Infantry Division, explains that unit S1s play a “ Keeping this (DD93) tory for the following groups: special role by helping commanders and other leaders All applicants, officer and enlisted, accessing the track the status of DD Form 93 updates, especially by armed forces keeping them current yearly during unit personnel and record up to date All active, National Guard and Reserve Component financial readiness reviews. personnel “Birth month audits usually are simple to implement All Department of Defense civilians prior to admis- by units and will set systems in place for maintaining is about Soldier sion to a possible theater of operations or deployment Soldier readiness,” Diep said. “Keeping this (DD93) with the armed forces record up to date is about Soldier readiness, and readiness All civilian contractors prior to admission to a is the (Army chief of staff’s) No. 1 priority,” she said. readiness, and possible theater of operations or deployment with “When an emergency situation occurs, it is too the armed forces late to make corrections. Updates must be done regu- All DOD civilian employees based outside the larly — whenever there is a change to a beneficiary or readiness is the continental United States person’s contact information,” Diep said. “Although it’s All other civilians accompanying military units in not pleasant to think about, leaders at all levels have to the field or on deployment, such as embedded media be prepared and they must ensure that their Soldiers (Army chief of staff’s) All nondeploying DOD civilian employees based are prepared. In the event of a serious injury or, in the in the continental United States worst case scenario, the death of a service member, No. 1 priority.” Soldiers, DOD civilians and contractors are directed Families depend on having the DD93 up to date so to verify and/or update their DD Form 93 annually, as that notifications are done correctly and that Families — Lt. Col. Khanh Diep well as at other important times, such as when they receive all the benefits to which they are entitled.” July 14, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 11
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Photo by Lt. Col. Jason S. Brown Members of the Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard present the Hesse Cup to Maj. of best cavalryman for level three, during the Regional Cavalry Competition in Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, center, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort San Angelo, Texas, April - 3. The team as a whole earned nine first-place, four Carson, and division leadership, Monday at the Headquarters and Headquarters second-place and six third-place ribbons in addition to three overall awards. The Battalion, 4th Inf. Div., headquarters. Spc. James Cantwell, back row fourth from competition included military horsemanship, combat horsemanship, pistols and left, won the Hesse Cup for accumulating the most points and earning the title sabers events. The trophy will be displayed at division headquarters.
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of the class end date. Upon successful completion of is overflowing or emergency service is required. Briefs the full-time, 18-week training program training, each • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey graduate is placed in a five-year UA apprenticeship at 526-6670 or email [email protected] 9 From Page program with guaranteed job placement. Graduates for service needs or to report complaints. PPB/Transitions.html. Call 526-2240/ 8458 for details. can be placed in over 300 locations across the United • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Bruce Reassignment briefings — visit http://www.carson. States. Information sessions are held on the first Friday Gronczniak at 526-9241 or email bruce.e.gronczniak. army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Briefings/Levy.html. of each month at 9 a.m. in the Education Center, [email protected]. Disposition Services Colorado Springs — located building 1117, room 203B. Service members can • Self-help — Call Dan Jahnke at 524-0191 or email at 1475 Wickersham Blvd., building 324, conducts also meet with UA representatives on the second and [email protected] for tool sign-up and orientations to The orien tations discuss Disposition fourth Fridays at 9 a.m. at Soldier for Life Transition assistance/guidance. Services’ processes to include turning in excess prop- Assistance Program, building 6237, room 207. • Troop construction — Call Tony Haag at 526-2859 erty, reutilizing government property, web-based tools Military Retirees Activities Office — at Peterson Air or email [email protected]. available, special handling of property and environ- Force Base holds its monthly council meeting the • Base operations contracting officer representative — mental needs. To schedule an orientation training, second Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in building Call Dan Jahnke at 524-0191 or email daniel.j.jahnke. call 352-4186; for receiving/turn-in questions, call 350, room 1206. Call 556-7153 for more information. [email protected] for questions on snow removal, grounds 526-9689; for environmental questions, 526-0289; and Directorate of Public Works services — Services maintenance and contractor response to service orders. reutilization/transfer/donation RTD, call 466-7002. range from repair and maintenance of facilities to • Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786 Army ROTC Green-to-Gold — briefings are held equipping units with a sweeper and cleaning motor or [email protected] to request, for service the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon at pools. Following are phone numbers and points of or to report damaged or overturned latrines. the education center, building 1117, room 120. Call contact for services: Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army • Facility repair/service orders — Call the DPW opera- Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. tions and maintenance contractor, T&H Services, at Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 526-5345 to place a service order. Use this number for Evans Army Community Hospital in the Aspen Room. Ongoing emer gencies or routine tasks and for reporting wind The club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the most Veterans in Piping — United Association (UA) Veterans damage, damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. highly-decorated Soldier in American history. To be in Piping (VIP) program is an intense, accelerated • Elevator maintenance — Call the T&H Services a member, a Soldier must be recognized as an NCO training program in the field of pipe welding. This desk at 526-4345. of the highest quality, demonstrating both leadership program is designed for active-duty service members • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey and performance. Armywide, SAMC membership transitioning from the military with a separation/ at 491-0218 or email [email protected] reflects the top 1 to 2 percent of NCOs. Email pao@ retirement date of plus or minus one month when needing trash or recycle containers, trash samampc.org for more information.
Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation DFAC Stack Wolf Warfighter(WildernessRoad) LaRochelle10thSFG(A) Friday Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: 5:30-7 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: Closed Saturday- Brunch: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed Closed Closed Sunday Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Monday- Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Thursday Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: 5:30-7 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: Closed
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Scramble a hole-in-one Command Sgt. Maj. Tony J. Hillig, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Story and photos by Alexandra Flodin closest to the flag on the ninth hole would Di ision, tees off at the first hole during the C Scramble July at the Cheyenne Mountaineer staff walk away with $60 worth of range balls Shadows olf Club. The scramble is held the first Friday of the month as an at the end of the scramble. opportunity to team build and ha e fun. ach four-man team played shotgun Past and present Soldiers enjoyed “It’s a lot of range balls, but it’s on a rules on the -hole course to compete for pri es and certain bragging rights. a day out of the office and onto the greens punch card so they can split it up,” said of the Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club Keith Stillwell, Cheyenne Shadows Golf during the CG Scramble July 7. Club general manager. “The whole idea is About 80 men and women played a good opportunity for team building and in the scramble for fun, prizes and just a fun day, whether its guys from the bragging rights. workplace or just buddies to get out and As the sky darkened and the threat of enjoy a Friday afternoon.” rain loomed, the four-player teams eagerly The scramble is held the first Friday awaited the shotgun start. Scramble rules of the month, usually coinciding with are different from a regular game of golf. payday activities, when Soldiers, retirees Each team starts at a different hole, and and civilians of all skill levels can after each member tees off, the ball in participate for a reduced cost that includes the best position on the green is played. cart rental, 18 holes of golf, lunch and This allows all team members to play a chance to win prizes. and the game to move quickly. “For new golfers, there’s this “It’s always great to get out and play perception that everyone is really good some golf, especially here on Fort (at golf), that’s not the case. Everyone is Carson,” said Col. Ronald P. Fitch Jr., still in the process of learning,” said garrison commander. “Today, we need to Stillwell. “Scrambles are meant to be fun, work on staying dry and having fun.” not super competitive, and can be a real A short rainfall provided an extra confidence booster.” challenge for players such as grip on the The golf club offers group and private clubs, loss of traction for footing and lessons for children and adults new to golf balls that wouldn’t roll through the golf as well as private lessons for more freshly softened ground, commonly called advanced players. The club also has slow greens. The golfers continued to play a pro shop where players can pick up a as the rain stopped and made way for a new set of clubs and gear as well as the cool afternoon. Mulligan’s Grill for a quick bite to eat Two holes were reserved for a chance or a drink on the go. to win prizes, the first hole for straightest Visit “Fort Carson MWR” or drive and ninth hole for closest to the pin. “Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club” on The player whose golf ball landed the Facebook for more information on closest to a line marked on the first hole or upcoming scrambles and other events. Sgt. Drew M. O Malley, th Military Police Company, th Military Police attalion, practices on the putting green July before the start of the C Scramble held at the Cheyenne Shadows olf Club.
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By Staff Sgt. Chris Perkey Creed of the Noncommissioned Offi cer, ‘I will “It worked out really well. I know a bunch 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs always keep my Soldiers informed.’” of NCOs were walking the line when we had Offi ce, 4th Infantry Division As the days progressed and temperatures long pauses giving out ice water just to keep Left: Soldiers of continued to rise, NCOs with HHC united to morale as high as possible,” said Wong. 1st Stryker Brigade FORT IRWIN, Calif. — It was a warm 103 see what they could do to increase morale while Although it was a long trip, every section Combat Team, 4th degrees and the air was thick as Soldiers stepped battling the hot temperatures. pulled together to set up operations. Infantry Division off the air-conditioned buses June 16 at the National “It is no secret that it is really hot out here, so Soldiers faced many challenges such as work to set up their Training Center (NTC) at Fort Irwin, California. we wanted to put some ice in the water buffalo,” vehicle breakdowns due to extreme heat or Deployable Rapid They were about to partake in the age-old tradition said Staff Sgt. Johnny Wong, a three-time NTC shredded tires from the rough terrain, Assembly Shelter of the confl ict between the “Atropians” and “Dono- veteran and provost sergeant with HHC. blowing sand and remote locations where (DRASH) after a vians” during the exercise that concluded Monday. After more than 130 bags of ice were added resupply was diffi cult at best. Soldiers tactical move inside An elite fi ghting force, 1st Stryker Brigade to the water buffalo, the team moved its vehicles to were hit by gas attacks and donned full the training area Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, makes up the the staging center. protective gear in the extreme heat. June 22 to July 2 at largest brigade in the Army with an excursionary 1st SBCT and supporting elements rolled into NTC is a challenging, but necessary tool the National Training mission of reconnaissance and security (R&S). the training area June 22 with more than 5,700 to prepare for potential adversaries. Center, Fort Irwin, With 10 battalions, numerous companies and servicemembers and 1,700 pieces of equipment. “NTC affords us a similar environment Calif. several enablers from other units across the armed Multiple units from across Fort Carson, includ- which simulates the type of terrain that we forces, all working together, it is important to train ing some portions of 1st SBCT, and 1st Battalion, could possibly be operating in,” said Sgt. 1st and be “Ready to fi ght tonight.” 14th Field Artillery Regiment, out of Fort Sill, Class Joshua Garman, support operation Photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Perkey “As Soldiers, we always train like we fi ght, and Oklahoma, manned fi ghting positions, observation center NCO in charge, HHC. “Here we have it is important to have the most up-to-date infor- posts and checkpoints across the area of operations. the room for maneuver elements, force on displaced civilians daily, every one played an mation available,” said Staff Sgt. Shawn Hough, Elements of HHC, the 450th Civil Affairs force, live fi re and the use of our engineer integral role in the success of the R&S concept. chaplain assistant, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion from Riverdale, Maryland, and the 345th assets. The terrain also forces us to validate our The full moon illuminated the desert fl oor Company, 1st SBCT. “It is important that when Tactical Psychological Operations Company from communication assets across a larger environment.” well into the night as Soldiers set up a defensive we receive that information that we, as leaders, Dallas endured an 18-hour road trip covering nearly Temperatures ranged from 103 to 116 degrees perimeter and long-range communication antennas. disseminate it to our Soldiers, as written in the 40 miles of rugged terrain, steep hills and loose rocks. but, as in real life, the training exercise continued. After a few hours of sleep and well before the “Despite the heat, the guys continued sun peeked over the mountains, Soldiers rolled to persevere and showed their resil- up camoufl age nets and prepared to move out. iency by overcoming the challenges The 1st SBCT command group had already they faced,” said Maj. Daniel Rand, made it to a tactical position and coordinated Photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Perkey Civil Military Operations Center directions to the battle captains as forces advanced Above: A crew tucks away a Stryker armored combat vehicle chief, 450th Civil Affairs Battalion. into the battlefi eld. The complex coordinated in a ravine to provide security from a covered position June “They processed displaced civilians advance ensured the safety of the forces by making 29 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif. who were coming from all different sure a unit or formation didn’t cross into a friendly sectors, made sure they were healthy, sector of fi re. fed and cared for them before Leaders marked maps with the latest sending them to the refugee center. intelligence reports of enemy and friendly We also ensured they fi lled out a forces. Before engaging the enemy, a positive family separation form in case their identifi cation had to be made. Family came to look for them.” The north to south fi ght over several mountain Left: Soldiers assigned to 1st Stryker From the infantrymen on the ranges was done to test the brigade’s ability to Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Perkey front lines, to the logistics team successfully conduct its reconnaissance and security listen to a prebrief prior to conducting an Soldiers of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, provide security in the town of “Reyalem” while the planning and moving supplies, to mission for an advancing corps and utilized its full operation June 26 at the National Training 450th Civil Affairs Battalion and 345th Tactical Psychological Operations Company process displaced civilians at the National the civil affairs and psychological suite of infantry, Strykers, M1A1 tanks, Apache Center, Fort Irwin, Calif. Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., June 29. operations teams that interacted with helicopters and both tube and missile artillery. Photo by Sgt. Arnell Ord 18 MOUNTAINEER — July 14, 2017
Community Of note these documents, a child’s approval to partici- Chiles Avenue lane closures — are scheduled pate in sports or school could be delayed. Call Briefs from Prussman Boulevard to O’Connell WFMC at 526-9277 for more information. Boulevard weeknights and weekends through Summer Food Service Program — Fountain-Fort Claims to the estate Saturday for asphalt repairs. Traffi c control Carson School District Eight is participating in Staff Sgt. Raymon Woolery — With deepest regret measures will be in place to safely pass the Summer Food Service Program, serving to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having two-way traffi c. breakfast from 7:30-8:45 a.m. and lunch from claims against or indebtedness to his estate should Back to school physicals — Two weekend clinics 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, call Capt. Richard Sandrock at 720-250-1803. will be offered, July 22 and Aug. 5, at the through July 30. Meals will be provided to all Warrior Family Medicine Clinic (WFMC), on children at no charge and are the same for all General announcements the second fl oor of the Evans Army Community children regardless of race, color, national Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Hospital. Call the Access to Care appoint- origin, sex, age or disability, and there will screenings — Evans Army Community Hospital ment line at 524-2273 or 526-2273 to make be no discrimination during the course of the holds weekly EFMP briefi ngs which discuss the back to school or sports physical appointments. meal service. Meals will be provided at Aragon Family member travel screening process for Immunizations will also be available during this Elementary School, 211 S. Main Street in overseas assignments and address questions time. Offi cials ask parents to bring a complete Fountain, and Mountainside Elementary School, regarding the program. The briefi ngs take place vaccination record and any school or team 5506 Harr Ave. on Fort Carson. Contact the food Mondays, excluding federal holidays, from paperwork requiring completion by the service offi ce at 382-1334 or [email protected] 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Woods Soldier Family Care medical provider to the appointment. Without for more information. Center, room 1004, next to Starbucks. Civilian Assistance Services — provides short-term assistance to Department of the Army Civilian Army Community Hospital benefi ciaries have four to donate annual leave must complete the OPM employees, active-duty spouses and Family ways to cancel an appointment. They can call the Form 630a found at http://www.opm.gov/forms/ members, and retired military personnel and clinic, the Patient Access System appointment line pdf(underscore)fi ll/opm630a.pdf. Non-Army eligible family members with adult living problems, at 526-CARE (2273), online at TRICARE Online appropriated fund civilian employees from another substance use concerns and issues affecting work- or via phone when the automated AudioCARE federal agency interested in donating leave must place productivity and well-being. Worksite inter- calls a few days before the appointment. complete the OPM Form 630b found at http://www. ventions are offered and consul tation is available Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fi ll/opm630b.pdf to supervisors and managers regarding workplace employees — is currently being accepted for the and provide it to their civilian personnel/HR offi ce matters. Services are free to eligible civilians and following civilians who have exhausted all available for annotation. Both forms must then be forwarded DA civilian employees. Services are made available leave because of medical emer gencies under the to Clinton Moss, Fort Carson Civilian Personnel through the Fort Carson Employee Assistance Voluntary Leave Transfer Program: Carmelita Advisory Center, via fax at 526-6128 or via email Program located at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, Carrillo and Brenda Hart, Directorate of Family at [email protected] with the subject room 210. Call 526-2196 for a confi dential inquiry. and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; Jennifer line “VLTP.” Moss can be reached at 719-526-9341. Missed hospital appointments — When someone is Lee Fox, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center; Anyone experiencing a medical emergency and a no-show for a medical appointment, it means that David Grant, Denver Recruiting Battalion; Chanel about to exhaust leave can contact the CPAC two people missed out on that appointment. A habitual A. Martinez and Chad Staggs, Directorate of Management Employee Relations team at no-show can take up to fi ve slots with rebooking Emergency Services; and Rhonda Welles, Space 526-8317/1006/1336/4270. their appointments, denying several patients the and Missile Defense Command. Any Army opportunity to receive the care they need. Evans appropriated fund civilian employees wishing See Briefs on Page 20
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Catholic Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel reconciliation, 526-8583 • Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Support Offi ce)” for events and schedules. Nelson Boulevard and • Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 CWOC, 526-5769 Chapel NeXt — meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Martinez Street • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious Healer Chapel • Saturday, 4:15-4:45 p.m., education, 524-2458 Evans Army Community Hospital Religious Education Center, building 1853. Contemporary reconciliation, 526-8583 • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., RCIA, • Sunday. 11 a.m., Mass, 526-7386 worship, children’s ministry and biblical preaching is • Saturday, 5 p.m., Mass, 524-2458 • Monday-Thursday and fi rst offered during both services. Youth group meets Sunday 526-8583 • Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m., Friday of month, noon, Mass, at 6:30 p.m. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at • Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 526-7386 https://www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson for more information. Religious Education class — Classes are held from 10:30-11:50 Protestant Latter Day Saints a.m. throughout the school year for preschool (at least 4 years Healer Chapel (General protestant) Sunday worship is from 1-4 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, old) through high school. Registration is also being held for Evans Army Community Hospital near the post exchange. Contact Branch President Jeff Hanni at • Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386 435-890-3155 or Capt. Marc DeLuca at 254-226-4677. adults seeking to be confi rmed in the Catholic church. These classes are held on a weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for details. Prussman Chapel (Gospel) Eastern Orthodox Catholic Women of the Chapel — meets Wednesday from Barkeley Avenue and Prussman Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call Victoria Boulevard Call 719-473-9238 for off-post services. Arellano at 210-900-6221 or email [email protected]. • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday school, 526-5744 Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Tuesday from 9:30 • Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640 Jewish a.m. to noon at the Religious Education Center, building 1853. Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the Native American prayer/spiritual services — The He U.S. Air Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts Inipi (sweat Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel (General at 333-2636. The chapel is located at 2346 Academy Place on the U.S. Air Force Academy. lodge) services at Turkey Creek Ranch on a biweekly basis. protestant) Services provided inside and outside the sweat lodge include Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street • Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316 prayer and purifi cation, blessing of protection, and continued Islamic spiritual and emotional support to military members. The Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the ceremonies are conducted in traditional Lakota style — Religious Education Center – Chapel NeXt Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364, for information. they are not New Age or Earth-based ceremonies. There is Hogan Street and Barkeley Avenue no charge to attend the Inipi. Contact Michael Hackwith at • Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m., 719-285-5240 or Tech. Sgt. Tony Renner at 719-355-4262 or 526-8889 Colorado Warriors Sweat Lodge • Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., PWOC, Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. [email protected] for more information and protocols. 524-2458 Contact Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Kevin Cheek at Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for men 18 and 405-313-8049. older, meets the third Wednesday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call 526-5769.
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Army Community Hospital from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Briefs is limited to the Emergency Room entrance. The From Page 18 Emergency Room entrance is on the hospital’s north side and is open 24/7. Premier Extended Hours Clinic — is open from Nurse advice line — is a toll-free number that puts 4-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, except federal holidays. benefi ciaries in contact with a team of registered Patients must have scheduled appointments; walk- nurses who can answer urgent health care in appointments are not available. The extended questions 24/7. Nurses will assess the medical hours clinic provides medical services to active-duty condition and give professional advice to treat military personnel, active-duty Family members the condition at home or refer for an acute and TRICARE Prime benefi ciaries — TRICARE appointment. The nurse advice line can be Standard patients are not eligible. Patients must reached at 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1. be 2 years or older to be seen. Upon arrival for 4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — has a variety of appointments, patients must present a valid military division and customizable unit-specifi c merchandise identifi cation card. The clinic also provides basic available. The gift shop is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. laboratory and pharmacy services, however, it does Tuesday-Thursday in The Hub, building 1532. not provide emergency services, or offer pharmacy TRICARE Online — is a secure web portal that refi lls, specialty care or radiology services. Patients allows users to make, change or cancel appoint- may schedule an appointment at the clinic by calling ments at military hospitals or clinics, including the Access to Care Line at 526-CARE (2273). The same-day appointments. It also lets users view Premier Extended Hours Clinic is located at 3920 radiology and lab results, medication profi les N. Union Blvd., Suite 100, in the Premier Medical and immunization records. Users can also use Plaza at the intersection of Union Boulevard and the system to refi ll prescriptions for military Austin Bluffs Parkway near the University of hospital or clinic pharmacy pick-up. Colorado Colorado Springs campus. JAG assists with name change, adoption — The Veterinary clinic hours — The Fort Carson Legal Assistance Offi ce provides help in adult Veterinary Center, 1535 Sheridan Ave., building name changes and simple stepparent adoptions. 6190, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday The offi ce cannot provide court representation and closed on federal holidays. The center offers but can furnish the necessary documents and wellness exams, vaccinations, microchip implan- procedural information. Call 526-5572 for details. tation, dental appointments and sick call as well as Patient Portal Secure Messaging — is a patient- some surgeries, including spaying and neutering. centric secure messaging platform that enables It also has X-ray, ultrasound and other advanced patients to directly communicate securely via the imaging capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 for internet with their primary care provider team to information or to make an appointment. receive advice on minor medical issues, chronic Lactation support — Call 526-0330 to schedule an disease management, test results, appointment outpatient lactation support appointment Monday- requests, medication refi lls and other health care Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Mountain needs. Patients can access Patient Portal Secure most service members and their Families are Post Birthing Center (MPBC), located on the third Messaging from a smartphone, tablet or desktop confused by TRICARE. The fact is, TRICARE fl oor of Evans Army Community Center. The MPBC computer. It is a valuable service that helps save is an enormous and complex health care system. offers two breastfeeding support groups that meet time and money by eliminating trips to the military There are several TRICARE programs available the fi rst Tuesday and third Thursday of each month hospital or clinic. Patients can reduce unnecessary depending on status and location. Visit http:// from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the OB-GYN clinic’s class- appointments and stress by communicating virtually www.military.com/benefi ts/tricare for details. room. Breastfeeding classes are available on the fi rst and directly with their health care team. Talk with The Mountain Post Spouses Club — is a nonprofi t, Thursday and third Tuesday of each month from your provider or care team to enroll or if you are all ranks spouses group at Fort Carson, dedicated 4-6 p.m. in the OB-GYN classroom. Signifi cant one of the 1.6 million Military Health System to giving back to Soldiers and their Families. others are encouraged to attend these events. benefi ciaries who has an existing Patient Portal Membership is open to all spouses of the Patient satisfaction surveys — The Department of Secure Messaging account, bookmark https://mil. Armed Forces, both active duty and retired. Health Affairs is now mailing out a new patient relayhealth.com to continue communicating securely Visit http://www.mpsc.us for more information. satisfaction survey called the Joint Outpatient with your health care teams. Learn more about this Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance Experience Survey (JOES). Select patients will change at http://sites.mckesson.com/milpatients/. Offi ce, located in building 1218, room 105, is receive the surveys about 72 hours after their Yard sales on post – can be held the fi rst and third open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Call appointments. These surveys provide direct Saturday of the month, from April-December, 526-1140 or email the installation voting feedback to health care providers to improve in all post housing areas. Single Soldiers and assistance offi cer at usarmy.carson.imcom.mbx. quality of care, patient experience and satisfac- off-post residents can set up in the Balfour [email protected]. Visit http://www.fvap.gov for tion. JOES also provides additional funds to Beatty Communities community center more information. Evans Army Community Hospital for every parking lot, building 4355, near Gate 3. Call VIN verifi cation — Colorado Vehicle Identifi cation survey returned to increase benefi ciary access to Army Community Service at 526-4590/1082 for Number verifi cations are conducted at the Fort care, satisfaction, safety and quality of care. more information. 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EVENT Wakeboarding takes on Springs Top wakeboarding athletes from across the Travel distance United States, Europe, Australia, Canada and more 9 miles will ascend on Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs July 22 as part of the Supra Boats Pro Wakeboard Hours Tour and Pro Wakesurf Tour. July 22, 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. In its 25th anniversary season, the tour is the longest running professional tour in the United States Cost and will showcase 16 competitors as they go head Adults $5 to head to win titles across four states to include Children 6-12, $3 Alabama, Utah, Colorado and Ohio. The tour was Members of the U.S. military last at Prospect Lake in Memorial Park in 2011. with identification cards receive For those who aren’t familiar with the sport, free admission for themselves athletes ride on a short, wide board that looks a lot plus three guests. like a surfboard, across the water’s surface. The riders slip their feet into small bindings and are Contact towed by speedboats. Once up to the proper speed 870 Prospect Lake Drive the show begins as riders perform acrobatic Colorado Springs, CO 80910 stunts and maneuvers using the wake of the http://www.supraboatspwt.com boat, ramps and rails to launch the rider into the air. https://www.facebook.com/ While Colorado Springs is the next to last stop events/808077612679597/ on the tour, viewers can expect Photo by Garrett Cortese to find the best of the best Two-time World Title holder Cory Teunissen from stunts as competitors will be Australia launches himself for a gravity-defying the most eager to showcase aerial maneuver while wakeboarding. Teunissen their abilities. will be one of 16 riders competing during the Supra The event will attract Boats Pro Wakeboard Tour and Pro Wakesurf Tour at large numbers of visitors. Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs on July 22. Comfortable shoes and a blanket to sit on is recom- A wakeboard competitor is towed along a lake until mended. Limited parking is both boat and rider are up to speed and in position. available, so alternative Once achieved, the rider will launch himself into the transportation options are air to perform acrobatic jumps and maneuvers. recommended as well. Photo by Bill Doster 22 MOUNTAINEER — July 14, 2017
produce, which might include At Ease famous Palisade peaches or Rocky Ford popular America the Beautiful Park Beyond the gate cantaloupes. Check out the Fountain City Hall location, “Weekend Warm-Up: Buffalo Soldiers” is in the 116 S. Main St. Wednesdays, Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Old Colorado at 2 p.m. Learn about the history of Buffalo City, 2408 W. Colorado Ave. at Soldiers from the 9th and 10th Cavalry and Bancroft Park, Saturdays, 7 a.m. the 24th and 25th Infantry. The event is free. The to 1:30 p.m.; and the Downtown museum is at 215 S. Tejon St. Sunday Market at Acacia Park, “Guys and Dolls,” the Widefield Parks and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recreation summer musical, is at Mesa Ridge The Dutch Nelsen Chapter of High School Auditorium, 6070 Mesa Ridge the Korean War Veterans Parkway, at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Association commemorates Tickets are $5 per person at the door. Korean War Armistice Day Rumble at the Rosemount Museum is Saturday July 22 at 10 a.m. in Memorial in Pueblo. The fifth annual free rumble at the Park. The ceremony will be held Rosemount Classic and Antique car show is from in the Ring of Honor at the War 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the museum grounds, 419 Memorial, at 300 S. Union Blvd. W. 14th Street in Pueblo. The free show features James McGibney, honorary antique, classic, muscle cars, hot rods, motorcycles counsul emeritus to the Republic and vintage bicycles. The rumble is at noon, of Korea will be guest speaker. when the engines will be fired up. There are free The 4th Infantry Division Band activities and snow cones for children. Self-guided will provide music. The ceremony tours are available at the museum from 10 a.m. is open to the public. to 2 p.m. for $3 per person. The Flying W Wranglers have Elitch Gardens Amusement Park in Denver is been performing since 1953, open for the season, with several roller coasters, playing at the Flying W an antique carousel, lots of rides, including Ranch, a local attraction that the new Star Flyer, a 17-story tower ride. The drew visitors from far and water park is now open and included in admission. wide for its chuck wagon Elitch’s is just off Interstate 25, near downtown suppers before it burned Denver. For a significant savings, purchase tickets in June 2012. The Flying W at Information, Tickets and Registration (ITR) Wranglers will perform in the office in the Outdoor Recreation Center. Tickets Great Hall of the castle at Glen at ITR are $32 each, or buy three, get one free Eyrie July 23 at 7 p.m. Price per Photo by Nel Lampe for $96. A parking ticket is $13. The park is open person is $20 for general seating America the Beautiful Park in downtown Colorado Springs has daily through mid-August and then is open only and $18 for balcony seating. Glen walking paths, a picnic pavilion, restrooms and a Fantasy Playground on weekends through October. Call 303-595-4396 Eyrie is just north of the entrance with hammocks, spinner bowls and turntables for children to enjoy. for more information. to Garden of the Gods on 30th There’s also the Julie Penrose Fountain, pictured above. The sculptural The Colorado Renaissance Festival runs weekends Street; call 265-7050 for tickets. fountain represents the life-giving movement of water. The park is at only through July, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., rain Elohim Orchestra concert, July 126 Cimino Drive. It’s just east of Interstate 25, and is easiest to reach or shine. There are rides, acts, stage shows, 23, is in Cheyenne Mountain by taking Cimino Drive south off West Colorado Avenue. costumed villagers, myriad food selections, adult High School, 1200 Cresta beverages, shopping opportunities and loads of Road. Admission is $50, and fun. Medieval costumes are welcome. Join the includes gallery and refreshments from 3-5 p.m. Street. That’s where the popular Uncle Wilber revelers in the medieval village near Larkspur. and the concert begins at 5 p.m. Contact Ayesha Fountain is located. Play in the Park adds games Head north on Interstate 25 and take exit 172 and Bogart at 720-989-6976 for more information. available for checkout at the Acacia Park Visitors follow signs to the fest site. Admission at the Norris Penrose Equestrian Center provides Hub on the north side of the park; a photo gate is $24 for adults and $12 for children 12 or a Western experience with “Western identification is required. Outdoor games of giant younger. There’s free parking. Wednesdays” at 5 p.m. through Aug. 9. chess, checkers, connect four and Jenga can be Water World in the Denver area is one of the Top Activities, an open format rodeo competition, checked out for free. Shuffleboard and Bocce 10 Water Parks in the U.S., according to USA a Western dinner and live country music fill Ball are also available from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Today. The park is open for the season and has 50 the evening. Advance reservations are requested, until Labor Day. aquatic attractions on 70 acres and is open for the and include free parking. Adults are $34; a The Colorado State Fair is Aug. 25 to Sept. 4 at the summer. There’s a huge parking lot and plenty of family ticket is $99, which includes two State Fairgrounds, 1001 Beulah Ave., in Pueblo. snack bars. It’s in Federal Heights in the Denver adults and two children. Call 800-755-0935 It’s the place to get funnel cakes, fried Snicker area. Take Interstate 25 to Denver, continuing or 719-576-0935 for more information. 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in the comfort of a heated pool. Following the at fi tness center front desk. Call Debby Beck at At Ease session attendees will be ready for moving 392-8582 for more information. water and kayak river day trips. Must register The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex offers Within the gate in advance through Information, Tickets and special days with discounts to veterans and Registration by calling 526-5366 or visiting the women. Veterans receive $5 admission every Outdoor Recreation Complex, building 2429. Wednesday while women 6 and older receive free A Family fun travel expo is scheduled from 10 a.m. Must be at least 14 years of age to participate. All range time the second Saturday of each month. to 1 p.m. Saturday at The Hub. The free event equipment is included. Cost is $20 per person. Call 719-896-6196 for more information. includes information on local attractions and The Directorate of Emergency Services holds Thunder Alley Bowling Center offers the bounce houses, face painting and pony rides. its annual National Night Out event Aug. 1 following weekly specials: The Fort Carson Education Center is partnering from 4-8 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, • Cosmic bowling — Unlimited bowling and with the USO and Directorate of Family and building 1500. The event is designed to make $2 shoe rental Friday from 9:30-11:45 p.m.; Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) community members aware of ways to assist fi rst $9 for adults and $8 for children; and Saturday for a “Christmas in July” Block Party and responders and how fi rst responders can help from 1-3 p.m.; $8 per person. Education Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday them. There will be food, information displays, • Pizza bowl — Get three games of bowling, at the Education Center. The USO and DFMWR bouncy castle, smoke house, safety tips and a two slices of pizza and a soda for $7 a person are combining to provide some fun events for military working dog demonstration. Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Shoe rental is $2.50. Family members and attendees who show up Fort Carson certifi ed trainers are available • Red Pin — Get a strike Tuesday-Friday from 11 to learn more about education and career at each post fi tness center to help people a.m. to 1 p.m. with a red head pin and win a free opportunities. All active-duty Soldiers, Family get started on their fi tness journey. One-on- game. Games are $2 and shoe rental is $2.50. members, retirees, veterans and government one packages include one session for $40, fi ve • 50 cent games, hot dogs and shoes — Tuesdays civilians are welcome to attend. The event will for $175 and 10 for $300. Buddy packages, two from 6-9 p.m., minimum $3 purchase. showcase more than 35 colleges, universities people and a trainer, are one session for $70, fi ve • “Mommy and Me Bowling” — kids receive free and Fort Carson Career Skills programs — all for $230 or 10 for $320 at the four post fi tness game of bowling and there’s $1 coffee specials military friendly and vetted for tuition assistance centers. In addition, a fi tness assessment is $25 for mommies Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. and G.I. Bill use. The fair will also include food, and a computerized body fat analysis is $10. • Family Day — Get $1 games and $2 shoes refreshments, snacks and interactive events. The Contact a fi tness center for more information. Wednesday from 1-11 p.m. fair also serves to highlight the services offered TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a support Call 526-5542 for more information. by the Fort Carson Education Center and intro- group for weight loss that meets Thursdays Subscribe to the Directorate of Family and duce attendees to the different colleges and at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Morale, Welfare and Recreation mailing universities and the education programs they offer. Meetings are held on the second fl oor in room 209. list to receive emails about upcoming events Kayak pool sessions are scheduled for 6-8:30 p.m. Weigh-in is from 5-5:45 p.m. and the meeting is and activities on post. Visit http://carson. Tuesday and Aug. 15 at the indoor pool. Learn from 6-7 p.m. First meeting is free. Must present armymwr.com; click on the “Mailing List” icon about the equipment and basic paddling skills military identifi cation or government identifi cation and select categories of interest.
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They could be the most important participants at any sporting event, and they are certainly the most scrutinized and second-guessed. When a person makes the decision to be a sports official, he quickly learns that he must have a strong sense of confidence in his ability and a desire to be as impartial a judge as possible. “It takes a certain kind of person to understand the responsibility of being an official, and not everyone is cut out to do it,” said Willie “Sugar Ray” Chatman, president of the Fort Carson Athletic Officials Association. “Officials must have the highest level of integrity and must understand that they must have the confidence of players and fans that they are going to do everything they can to make sure the game is played fairly and according to the rules.” Courtney Henderson started umpiring softball in 2002 when he was assigned to Camp Humphreys, South Korea. An Army officer, he already understood the traits of integrity, so it was an easy transition for him to become an official once his playing days were over. “I started officiating because it was something I could do to keep active, and it also prevented me from playing and possibly injuring myself. I enjoy watching the young troops have fun and showing Members of the Fort Carson Athletic Officials Association football, soccer and volleyball. During this class, their athletic abilities. It’s nice when you see them meet before the start of each contest to go over rules and they also must learn the rules and the signals involved coming together on the field and witness the game situations. camaraderie they build. I’ve also seen where there in those sports. We have partnered with the Colorado is a lot of fellowship among the players before, High School Activities Association because there during and after games,” Henderson said. is such a shortage of officials in the state of with their friends,” Robinson said. LouAnn Guiden is a high school varsity Colorado these days that we’re trying to get young He noted there are some light moments also. basketball coach and former athlete who got started people interested and involved in officiating.” “One game I was doing the coin toss at the officiating at an early age. Guiden said she started Calvin Robinson also started after his playing plate, and the official said heads or tails to the team officiating because she had the intangibles to be a days, when coaches and people in the community captain to see who would win the toss and be the good official and it was a good way to make money encouraged him to be an official. Robinson then home team. One of the players answered, ‘I’ll take while in college. She is currently teaching a class went to a couple of classes and felt it was a whichever side comes up,’” Robinson said. on officiating at Fountain-Fort Carson High School way for him to give back to the community That can sum up the way officials feel about in the hopes of getting young people to understand and stay connected to sports. games, they take whatever comes up and ensure the the importance and responsibilities of being a “I officiate a lot of children’s games, and the integrity of the game is carried out. sports official. most fun I have is when I’m “We are going into our second year at Fountain- at those games and see the Fort Carson High School of having an officiating class smaller children playing for because we think it’s important for young people to the love of the game. They understand the principles of integrity and sportsman- aren’t that interested in winning ship,” she said. “We are teaching the students the rules and losing, they just want to for different team sports such as basketball, baseball, get out there and play and be
Fort Carson Athletic Officials Association official LouAnn Guiden, left, talks with official scorekeeper Michelle Munoz after a game to make sure the final score is correct.
Willie “Sugar Ray” Chatman, Fort Carson Athletic Officials Association president, cleans off home plate during intramural league action at the Fort Carson Sports Complex. 26 MOUNTAINEER — July 14, 2017
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McKibben Physical Fitness Center staff member Manda Copple, right, helps Bella Miller with an exercise as her husband, Joey Miller, left, looks on. McKibben will undergo a renovation beginning July 24. During the renovation scheduled to be complete Sept. 17, there will be limited access to the main gym floor. During the renovation, there will be no access to the functional fitness room, showers and restrooms (portable restrooms will be available), cardio equipment, group exercise classes or the racquetball courts. Exercise classes will move to the other fitness centers on post during the renovation. Visit “McKibben Physical Fitness Center” on Facebook or call 526-2597 for more information.
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The 77th Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo runs through Saturday at the Norris-Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. The rodeo recognizes those serving in uniform in the Colorado Springs area with a special day for each branch of service. There will be an event Friday beginning at 7 p.m., a matinee Saturday beginning at 1:30 p.m. and then an evening session at 7 p.m. Child and Youth Services registers athletes for its youth sports fall season Monday through Aug. 1. Fall sports include flag football, volleyball, soccer and cheerleading. Registration can be done in person at Parent Central Services, building 1518 on Prussman Boulevard, or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/ webtrac/carsoncyms.html. Call 526-4425 for more information. The Colorado Springs Sky Sox host the Iowa Cubs, the Chicago Cubs Triple-A affiliate, Friday- Sunday at Security Service Field in Colorado Springs. Games are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. The Sky Sox return home for a July 21-24 series against the Reno Aces, the Arizona Diamondbacks Triple-A affiliate, and then take on the Tacoma Rainiers, the Seattle Mariners Triple-A affiliate, July 25-28. Registration for the upcoming Mountain Post Photo by Walt Johnson soccer tournament is underway at the Iron Fort Carson Soldier Ava Guenther shows her son, Aiden, the proper way to hold his T-ball bat prior to a Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Games practice session Monday at the Mountain Post Sports Complex youth baseball field. T-ball action takes place will be played July 28 beginning at 8 a.m. The Monday-Thursday at the field. Youth baseball will continue Friday at the Mountain Post Sports Complex north sign-up deadline is Wednesday. Trophies will fields beginning at 6:30 p.m. be awarded for first and second place. The tournament is for active-duty Soldiers. Call 526-5772 for more information. Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. The last special for July eligible to play in the league. The season is The Colorado Rockies are offering military occurs July 21 when the Rockies will host the scheduled to begin Aug. 14 at the Mountain members special ticket buys this season. The Pittsburgh Pirates at 6:40 p.m. Military personnel Post Sports Complex. Call 5265772 or 524-0859 next opportunity is when the Rockies host can purchase tickets in the outfield box, pavilion for more information. the San Diego Padres Monday at 6:40 p.m. and and upper reserved infield/outfield area for their The National Physique Committee NPC Gifted Family and friends for $15 each (with Athletics Colorado Cup Bodybuilding, Figure, a $3.50 service charge per order), a Bikini and Physique championships will be discount from the usual price. Call held Aug. 5 at the Club Level Event Center of Run and grab the Rockies at 303-ROCKIES, ask for the Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Military military discount and pro-vide reference athletes will be competing along with civilian number 20937544 to take advantage of athletes during the event. Prejudging begins at the offer. This offer is not available on a noon and the finals begin at 5 p.m. Visit walk-up basis. Seating areas are subject http://www.jefftaylor.com for tickets. to availability, limits may apply and all The Military Police Regimental Association areas are not available for each game. will host its inaugural Emergency Services Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club will Golf Scramble Aug. 7 at Cheyenne Shadows host a “Christmas in July” golf event Golf Club. Registration deadline is Aug. 3. The July 28. Run by the Mountain Post tournament will be played in a four-man scramble Spouses’ Club, the event begins with format, and the entry fee is $50 per person. a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. The golf Prizes will be awarded for the longest drive, course will also hold its match play closest to the pin and longest putt. Check-in will championship, where golfers play a begin at 7 a.m. Register at mprappr@gmail. qualifying round and then they are com. Contact Andrew Saenz at 719-466-9813 or paired up with opponents to determine [email protected]; Jason Craddock at each flight’s champion. The golf 910-578-7150 or [email protected]; course will also host its annual club or Thomas Buettner at 719-629-6072 or championship Sept. 16-17. The event [email protected] for more information. is held in an individual stroke-play Tryouts will begin soon for anyone interested in format and is designed to find the best playing for the Fort Carson men’s and women’s individual golfer on post. It begins with post level basketball teams. Men’s tryouts will a shotgun start at 7 a.m. Call 526-4102 be Aug. 4-6 from 6:30-8 p.m. and women’s tryouts for more information. will be Aug. 5-6 from 2-4 p.m. at Iron Horse Registration for the upcoming Sports and Fitness Center’s east court. Candidates intramural flag football league is must have prior community college or college underway at the Iron Horse Sports level experience; intramural and high school and Fitness Center. Games will be experience does not count. Players must also have Photo by Walt Johnson played Monday-Thursday at 6:30, permission from their chain of command to try Island Root first baseman Julia Praga grabs a foul ball for an out 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. A mandatory out for the team. Candidates must be in excellent during intramural league play Monday at the Mountain Post Sports coaches meeting is set for Aug. 3 at standing in the Army. The season is scheduled Complex. Intramural action continues Monday-Thursday through 6:30 p.m. at the facility’s spinning to begin Sept. 1 and run through May 1. Contact July, with games beginning at 6:30 p.m. room. Anyone 18 years and older Angel Acevedo at 719-357-3971 or angel. with a DOD identification card is [email protected] for more information. 28 MOUNTAINEER — July 14, 2017
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