Vol. 78, No. 06 Feb. 14, 2020 Sling load training

Photo by Sgt. Gabrielle Weaver Soldiers with Charlie Battery, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, sling load operations with a howitzer Feb. 6 at a training area on Fort Carson. 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and Marines with Soldiers and Marines came together in a joint air assault training exercise to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct train and ensure mission readiness with various equipment.

FY21 budget Request focuses on readiness By Devon L. Suits the Army for Financial Management and Comptroller. from this year’s enacted budget, he said the Army will Army News Service In addition to the increased pay, the Army’s budget continue to provide the joint force with Soldiers to meet request “enables us to reach our 2022 tactical readiness today’s challenges. WASHINGTON — The Army released its fiscal goal of two-thirds of brigade combat teams (BCT) at The force will also continue to enhance its strategic 2021 budget request Monday for $178 billion, which the highest levels of readiness,” Chamberlain said. readiness to compete in an evolving operational includes a 3-percent increase in basic pay for Soldiers. “The National Defense Strategy informs the environment that might require distinct material and If approved, Soldiers could also see a boost in housing Army’s ‘FY21’ budget request and prepares the Army technical solutions, he added. Strategic-level preparation and subsistence allowances by 2.9 and 2.3 percent, to support joint all-domain and large-scale combat includes sustained funding of the Army’s modernization respectively, said Maj. Gen. Paul Chamberlain, Army operations,” he said. budget director in the Office of Assistant Secretary of Even with an approximate $2 billion decrease See Budget on Page 4 Inside The second quarter housing town hall Messages is at McMahon from the Auditorium heart Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Page 6 Pages 16-17 Page 11 2 MOUNTAINEER | Feb. 14, 2020 Commentary

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See the Mountaineer online at http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com 4 MOUNTAINEER | Feb. 14, 2020 Budget From Page 1 priorities, he said, as the Army looks to reach its 2028 modernization goal. “While we were fighting counterterrorism and counterinsurgency battles, near-peer competitors and adversaries were modernizing with new technologies and capabilities, putting them on a trajectory to overtake our competitive advantage,” he said. “China and Russia are developing sophisticated weapons systems and advanced capabilities to disrupt our military deployments and operations.”

Personnel and end strength The military personnel account makes up the majority of the Army’s budget, Chamberlain said. This year’s $62.5 billion request for personnel is an increase Photo by C. Todd Lopez of $2.8 billion over fiscal 2020’s enacted budget. Maj. Gen. Paul Chamberlain, the Army budget director in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial “Our people are our greatest strength and our most Management and Comptroller, discusses the Army’s fiscal 2021 budget request Tuesday at the Pentagon. The important weapons system,” he said. “Our people will Army’s request looks to sustain its current level of tactical readiness, enhance strategic readiness and further deliver on our readiness, modernization and reform the Army’s modernization priorities. efforts. The Army stands ready to deploy, fight and win our nation’s battles.” provide essential support during operational missions, Training opportunities will include 24 brigade Increased funding for personnel includes a boost in Chamberlain said. rotations to combat training centers: 10 to the Joint recruiting and retention incentives, “allowing the Army “The requested Army end strength will fill units, Readiness Training Center, eight to the National to attract the talent it needs for today’s sophisticated reconstitute lost capabilities and provide new capabilities Training Center and six to the Joint Multinational force,” he said. that are designed to face emerging threats to support Training Center, he added. “In ‘FY19,’ the Army exceeded its adjusted the joint all-domain fight,” he said. “Four of these rotations are Army National Guard end-strength goals,” he said. “The Army, therefore, BCT rotations, emphasizing total Army readiness and adjusted the ‘FY20’ active-component end strength Operation, maintenance interoperability,” Chamberlain said. to 485,000 Soldiers. In ‘FY21,’ the Army will up its The Army’s operation and maintenance (OMA), Proposed OMA funds also include the extension active end-strength to 485,900.” funding request increased by $1.9 billion over the 2020 of one-station unit training from 18 to 22 weeks for The Army’s total end strength, which includes the enacted levels, Chamberlain said. The proposed increase armored cavalry and combat engineers, he said. The National Guard and Reserve, will be 1,012,200 Soldiers. in OMA targets operational training opportunities, result will provide better trained and more lethal A funding increase also helps fund Reserve ensuring that BCTs are ready to face a near-peer forces that can quickly integrate with their new Soldiers serving on active duty, he said. These Soldiers competitor during large-scale combat operations. units, he added. Feb. 14, 2020 | MOUNTAINEER 5 Military Carson Soldier completes citizenship journey By Scott Prater difficult, however. Thankfully, Sanon said, Mountaineer staff his family valued education. He would walk miles to and from school each day, Sgt. Jefte Sanon swore to support in part because his family couldn’t afford and defend the Constitution and laws of a bicycle. His perseverance paid off the United States of America against all eventually, though, as he earned a teaching enemies, foreign and domestic, Jan. 27. certificate, which led to his first job. That’s just a small segment of the oath Turns out he has a knack for languages; people take upon earning U.S. citizenship, lots of them. Over the course of his but it holds special meaning for Haitian- tutelage in Haiti and his travels elsewhere, born Sanon, who fulfilled his dream he learned and now speaks French, Spanish, of obtaining citizenship after an arduous Portuguese, Italian and English, along with lifelong journey. some Arabic. “I assume most people take their Teaching seemed like the right fit citizenship for granted,” he said. “But for for him at the time, but it was during his me, I don’t just live here. America is my teaching tenure that local U.N. leaders home country now. I feel more American.” approached him. They felt his language Born and raised on a small island off skills could be put to better use in other the coast of Haiti — La Gonave — Sanon parts of the world. was a teenager when he saw his first U.S. Intrigued, Sanon soon sailed for Soldier in the mid-1990s. At the time, U.S. war-torn Sudan, where he worked for the forces had intervened to reinstall Haiti’s U.N. as a receiving inspector and later elected leaders following a military coup. as a logistics coordinator, providing food, “I noticed something was different water and other necessities for the Sudanese about them,” he said of the Soldiers. “They populace between 2004 and 2010. worked together and they protected each “Those were difficult jobs in Courtesy photo other. It seemed like they were part of a dangerous places,” he said. “It took every Then Cpl. Jefte Sanon, petroleum supply specialist, Forward Support Company, brotherhood, and I wanted to be part of bit of communication skill I had to move 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, something like that.” 4th Infantry Division, takes the citizenship oath Jan. 27 during a ceremony at the Life in poverty-stricken Haiti proved See Citizenship on Page 9 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service in Centennial. 6 MOUNTAINEER | Feb. 14, 2020 FMSU cases colors during ceremony Story and photos by Sgt. James Geelen mission,” said Lt. Col. Gavin Luher, 4th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office, commander, 4th STB, 4th SB. “They will 4th Infantry Division be maintaining command and control and monitoring multiple finance detachments A casing ceremony was held Monday for spread across several countries.” the troops of 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th The Soldiers are looking forward to their Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, upcoming mission to support Operations where two detachments of 230th Finance Enduring Freedom and Spartan Shield. Management Support Unit cased its colors at “The headquarters … will oversee finance the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center operations for most of the United States Central in preparation for a future deployment. Command area of operation,” said Maj. Aaron “The Soldiers and leaders of Headquarters Mann, commander, 230th FMSU. “We will Detachment, 230th Finance Management Support Unit, will be taking on a challenging See FMSU on Page 9

Left: Capt. Glenda Cremidis, Above: Maj. Aaron Mann, left, commander, and Sgt. 1st left, commander, and 1st Sgt. Class Roy Mittelstaedt, right, Mitchell Howard, right, company detachment sergeant, Alpha first sergeant, 230th Finance Detachment, 230th Finance Management Support Unit, Management Support Unit, 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, cover the Infantry Division, cover the Headquarter’s Detachment detachment guidon Monday guidon Monday during a during a ceremony at the William ceremony at the William “Bill” “Bill” Reed Special Events Reed Special Events Center. Center. Alpha Detachment The Soldiers will be providing will be spread across a total mission command to various of five countries within the finance detachments operating U.S. Central Command area of in nine countries in support of responsibility during its nine- Operation Enduring Freedom month deployment. (Operation Spartan Shield).

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A face-to-face personal property make informed career decisions through a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except for the second Saturday of the month for all veterans counseling briefing is mandatory for counseling and employment assistance. Thursday of the month from 7:30 a.m. of the Korean War. Meetings are held JPPSO. At this time, the self-counseling SFL-TAP also hosts a variety of hiring to 12:30 p.m.; closed federal holidays. at 11:30 a.m. at the Elks Lodge, 3400 option to process applications through events, employer days, resource fairs and Call 526-0890 for details. N. Nevada Ave. in Colorado Springs. the Defense Personal Property System industry days with the goal of connecting Fort Carson Trial Defense Service — is The meetings are intended to honor the (DPS) is not authorized. 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Feb. 14, 2020 | MOUNTAINEER “ 9 FMSU I don’t just live here. America is my home From Page 6 be providing mission command to nine country now. I feel more American. finance detachments operating in nine countries; and will be responsible for “ Sgt. Jefte Sanon funding disbursing operations, contract and vendor payments, military pay and when I visited an Army recruiting personnel we have in our platoon, it planning current and future finance Citizenship station and began studying my options.” is vital to be cross-trained and savvy in operations throughout the region.” From Page 5 Unfortunately, administrative the multiple (job) obligations that are Alpha Detachment, 230th FMSU, issues cost him a chance at enlistment. required to accomplish the mission,” will be spread across a total of five supplies between places. Even though He said he tried to enlist a second time said Sgt. Roger Williams, fuel squad countries within the U.S. CENTCOM our caravans were clearly marked as in 2014, but that erroneous records leader, FSC, 2nd Bn., 12th FA Reg. area of responsibility during its nine- U.N. vehicles, it didn’t stop some groups foiled his efforts yet again. “Sgt. Sanon has proven not only month deployment. from firing at us. Plus, you had to know Finally in 2016, a Houston-area his outstanding dedication, but his “It is an exciting time in the and communicate with whoever was recruiter called him and asked if he tenacity to learning since he arrived life of this detachment,” said Capt. in control of a particular region or would try again. By that time he was to this unit. He never fears to speak Glenda Cremidis, commander, Alpha passageway at any given time.” 34 and had been promoted to shipping up when needed and lead others in Detachment, 230th FMSU. “They have That danger eventually led to his manager at Staples. the right direction. He has attained a handled every mission successfully, flight from Sudan. “I took a big pay cut to join the lot of accomplishments quickly this from serving as the detachment He said factions that had Army,” he said. “But I don’t regret year, (and) the company is proud and deployed in place for the commercial orchestrated a war-crime killing it for a second, even after adjusting happy to celebrate with him. We’re vendor services, to supporting the sought him for witnessing the my Army career choice to what was confident he’ll, no doubt, have many Defense Military Pay Office mission event, so U.N. leaders sent him available at the time.” more accomplishments this year.” servicing 27,000 Soldiers in the ‘Ivy’ to Miami for three months of rest Sanon entered basic training in May Still, the citizenship piece looms Division. Our deployment will also be and recuperation. When U.N. leaders 2017 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, large in Sanon’s mind. a success.” contacted him later, he learned those and attended Advanced Individual “There are a lot of steps to take The ceremony served as a time of same factions still occupied the same Training at Fort Lee, Virginia, before in the citizenship process, but it’s reflection for everyone involved. area of Sudan. So he decided to stay traveling to his first duty station – Fort fairly straightforward,” he said. “Deployment ceremonies like in the U.S. Carson. Officially, he’s a petroleum “Being a Soldier already definitely these are sober affairs,” Mann said. Holding legal immigration and work supply specialist in Forward Support helped. Soldiers have already passed “A strange mix of excitement for status in the U.S., Sanon eventually Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Field a background check, for example, getting to do what we joined the found his way to Houston where he Artillery Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade and have their fingerprints and other Army to do, and a somber reckoning enrolled in college courses and worked Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. biometrics logged. And a Soldier of saying goodbye to lovers and the logistical jobs for Lowes and Staples. And the Army seems to suit him. should know most of the information on children we leave behind. I am grateful “That was 2011,” he said. “I got He’s risen through the ranks with the citizenship test. Now, my security every day for these Soldiers and their married in Houston, started a family lightning speed, going from private to clearance investigation is already done, continual sacrifice. There is no greater there, had a good job and was taking sergeant in two and half years, thanks but I needed U.S. citizenship to get the honor than deploying in service to your college courses. But I wanted to do to his education and achievements. clearance. With that comes much more country, and I’m excited for what this more. I wanted to give back. That’s “Having the limited number of opportunity in the military.” group of Soldiers is going to do.” 10 MOUNTAINEER | Feb. 14, 2020

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During the National Prayer Breakfast, Soldiers eat break- National Prayer Breakfast fast at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center Feb. 6. Warriors should seek help during dark times Story and photos by Norman Shifflett asked a veteran player about Eller and was told he was Garrison Public Affairs Office old and slow, and Roan had nothing to worry about. He lined up against Eller and was going to take it The National Day of Prayer provides an easy on him. When he quickly realized his hero was opportunity for people from various faiths and not going to do the same, Roan decided he was going backgrounds to come together and unite for a prayer to hit Eller as hard as he possibly could. The ball for the nation. was snapped and when Roan woke up, he realized he About 500 Soldiers, Family members and guests received bad information. from the local community attended the annual Fort Roan informed the attendees he was there to Carson National Prayer Breakfast Feb. 6 at the pass on some good information to the warriors. William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. His message was a simple one: even warriors “The most important part of this breakfast is that can be afraid, tired and disillusioned, and they should it shows the people of America we can come together not be afraid to ask for help. as different races, colors and creeds and pray for the “What I took away was that we are never alone safety of our nation and hope for the greatness to when we are at our darkest,” said Spc. Alexis continue,” said Col. Robert Glazener, senior mission Garwood, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th command chaplain, 4th Infantry Division. Inf. Div, who was attending her first prayer breakfast. President Dwight D. Eisenhower started the Garwood said the breakfast gave her insight to tradition of the breakfast in 1953. At the first take each day one at a time. breakfast, Eisenhower addressed 400 political, “I think he was spot on to remind us as Soldiers religious and business leaders and said, “all free that we need to reach out to God and to friends to Oscar Roan, guest speaker, former NFL player for the government is firmly founded in a deeply felt remember where we came from, so we can have that Cleveland Browns and founder of Oscar Roan Ministries, religious faith.” strength to continue through all the struggles we have speaks to Soldiers Feb. 6 during the National Prayer The nation has continued to honor the first in life,” said Glazener. Breakfast at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. Thursday of February with the National Prayer Breakfast and past keynote speakers have included Bono, the front man for the band U2 and humanitarian; Tony Blair, former prime minister of the U.K.; and Darrell Waltrip, sports broadcaster and NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee. This year Fort Carson invited Oscar Roan, former NFL player for the Cleveland Browns and founder of Oscar Roan Ministries. Roan’s story is one of joy and sorrow. While in college, Roan received many accolades for his athletic ability on the field and basketball court. Even with all his success, he said his life still felt empty. He developed a drinking problem during this time and started to question the meaning and purpose of life. He met an evangelist who helped him find answers. With his new found faith he was able to overcome his drinking, save his marriage and find a sense of direction and a purpose in life. “The greatest lesson I ever learned was that you have to be very careful who you listen to because bad information will cost you your life,” he said. Roan was referring to a time he played football Soldiers move through the breakfast buffet Feb. 6 during the National Prayer Breakfast at the William “Bill” Reed against one of his childhood heroes, Carl Eller. He Special Events Center. 12 MOUNTAINEER | Feb. 14, 2020 Macronutrients, pulses important part of diet By Grace Talbot also be found in nuts, milk, grains, beans, legumes, Pulse Registered dietitian, Evans Army Community Hospital soy and yogurt. These foods contain protein as well While a pulse is typically recognized as a heart as other nutrients such as fat, carbohydrates, vitamins rate, pulses from a nutrition perspective are edible and minerals. seeds that grow in pods. Simply stated, pulses are Protein Most adults eat enough protein to meet the a plant from the legume family, which consists The human body needs three important recommended dietary allowance (RDA). The RDA is of various beans, lentils and seeds. Pulses are a macronutrients: protein, carbohydrate and fat. One is the average daily level of intake that is sufficient to popular topic within the field of food and nutrition, not more important than the other, but protein seems meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all as they are nutritious and can be easily incorporated to be the center of attention. There is a lot to know (97-98%) healthy people. in nearly anyone’s diet. about protein, including the role it plays in the body, A general guideline for protein intake is to There are numerous kinds of pulses consisting of why it’s necessary to consume, what foods contain it consume .8 grams of protein per kilograms of a a variety of flavors, however they are quite similar in and how much a person needs. person’s weight (divide weight in pounds by 2.2 to nutritional makeup. Baked beans, green and brown Protein plays an important role and is found in get your weight in kilograms). More or less may be lentils, garden peas, chickpeas, black-eyed peas, fava hair, muscles, organs and skin. To break it down, necessary depending on activity level, if you have an beans, kidney beans, lima beans, cannellini beans proteins are made of amino acids. There are 20 amino injury, disease state and age. For example, a healthy and pinto beans are popular pulses. Pulses are a great acids, nine of which are essential, meaning we need to woman weighing 150 pounds (68 kilograms), with source of fiber, protein, iron, potassium, magnesium consume them through our diet. The other 11 amino no additional protein needs, would need to consume and B vitamins, with just a small trace of fat. To acids are considered nonessential, meaning the human about 55 grams of protein per day (68 kilograms x break it all down, fiber keeps bowel movements body can make them if necessary. .8 grams =55 grams of protein per day). To learn regular and helps people to feel fuller longer. Think of amino acids as small blocks that, when more or receive assistance with protein food sources, Protein is important for building muscle, united, create a larger structure, protein. There are schedule an appointment with a registered dietitian at cartilage and skin, and it is found in nearly every numerous ways amino acids can be combined into Evans Army Community Hospital, 719-526-7290. part of the body. Iron carries oxygen to the cells, it proteins, which impacts the purpose it has in the Listed below are some good protein sources and can boost immunity, and it can also support muscle body. Once formed, proteins may help build, restore their protein content per serving. function. In addition to iron, potassium aids heart and repair muscles, skin and hair. Protein also plays Fish and poultry: health as it regulates blood pressure and fluid balance a key role in supporting growth, development and Per 4 ounce serving: chicken, beef, turkey, in the body. Equally important, magnesium is a metabolism, to name a few. salmon, shrimp (28 grams) factor for many processes necessary to help the Beef, fish, chicken and eggs may be the most Eggs and dairy: body function. B vitamins support the process of popular foods that come to mind when thinking of 1 cup of Greek yogurt (12 grams), 1 cup of metabolism and aid in energy production. protein. These foods are great sources of protein, dairy milk (8 grams), 1 whole egg (6 grams) A ½ cup serving of cooked pinto beans, for but there are many other nutritious food sources. Plant based: example, contains 7 grams of fiber, 6 grams of Whether you are an omnivore, vegetarian, vegan 1 cup of broccoli (2-3 grams), ½ cup of beans protein, 8 percent of the daily value of iron, 9 percent or have food allergies, it is possible to find sources of or peas (4-7 grams), ½ cup brown rice or protein to fit any diet. For example, protein can quinoa (2-3 grams) See Diet on Page 15 Feb. 14, 2020 | MOUNTAINEER 13 PRESIDENTS’ DAY

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According to Chapman the five love languages more pressure to buy a single carnation with a card to be passed out are words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, to that special someone in front of everyone in the middle of class. quality time and physical touch. As adults, I think we sometimes put too much emphasis on While this book is specific to relationships, I think ensuring we get the perfect card or special gift for that special expanding our understanding of others’ love languages who someone. While that might be important to some people, those are important to us and knowing their love language can whose love language is receiving gifts, I think it is important to make you a better friend and human. note that Valentine’s Day is just a holiday to celebrate loving So why not let your loved ones, friends, partners To the love of my life, my best friend, my each other. and battle buddies know you care about them in their favorite; thank you for being the reason I I think one way to show you care, whether you are in a specific love language? Share a compliment, a card smile every day. I truly love and appreciate relationship or not, is to bring it back to the days when we and candy, go out to a movie together, or watch their everything you do to make my life better. were in elementary school; when we all shared silly kids and give them a night off to show how much To my life savior, confidant and electrifying wife. Eight years we shall see come Happy Valentine’s Day. I love you. Valentine’s cards and enjoyed a festive day of chalky-candy you truly value them. and go, our love ever growing. Our next chapter has no beginning nor end. Just hearts and friendship. Sometimes I think the Ninja While some people might think this the beating of my heart for yours forever. Happy Valentine’s Day. — Love truly, Turtles said it best in their typical fashion, “You’re holiday is just for people who are in your chompers mondo to the max,” or “You have a pizza my heart.” relationships, I think we could all use How amazing it has been through all I’ve heard some people say, “Valentine’s Day a little love, or as Michelangelo these years — through happiness and is just another day,” and “shouldn’t people be from the Ninja Turtles through tears — you have been my rock, showing their love for each other every day?” might say, “I love my strength. There are not enough words While this might be true, I don’t think there is you more than to express my love. You are the woman I anything wrong with setting aside a special pizza.” fell in love with 23 years ago. Every day day to emphasize how important your loved I am reminded why I love you more and ones, friends, partners or battle buddies more. Not a day goes by that I don’t re- are to you. alize how lucky I am to have you. I want If you said you were cold, to hold you tight and walk through life I would wrap my arms together. You are my Valentine forever around you. If you said and ever. I love you Erika Padilla. you were thirsty, I would give you the ocean blue. I Breeana Cassel, I just want would give you anything: you to know that I love you To my love, will you be my valentine? the moon, the stars, the more than I love my Subaru. From, me sunset too. — Love, Nicole To my amazing wife Cyndi, Words cannot contain Thanks for being such a how lucky I am that you have chosen me to be great friend and lover for your forever Valentine. The years have brought these nine years. many challenges but we have always come out Dear Shauna, Happy Valentine’s Day 2020 to my beloved wife. Thank you for providing a decade of Dear Justin, You’re the reason I wake up with on top and my love for you will never die or fizzle a smile on my face and fall asleep with smile out. You are my whole world and there is no one happiness for our Family by being the best wife and mother possible. — Love always, John on my face. You have blessed me with two whom I would rather spend valentines with than beautiful smart babies. No matter how far we you. Love you now and forever babe. — Your loving Lori Adams, your smile lights up a are apart we always are close. I am thankful husband, Stephen room, they all say, but it’s the work to have such an amazing husband and a great you do for those that need it the most father to my kids. I couldn’t ask for any better. that sets you apart. Looking forward Traveling the world with our little family is hand- to many, many sunny days with you! ful but worth it for your happiness. I love you with all my heart. Thank you for everything. If I didn’t have you, I’d be lost. You have helped me SFC Zildjian Stansbury, You’re the Shout out to our son Spc. Ryland find the true me and love myself. Love Your Wife Carmen Crabtree, you are so love of my life and one of the best Dear Greg, I love loving you. Happy Ivins on his 28th birthday!! He has important to me and I love you! things to happen to me. Thank Valentine’s Day! — Xoxo, Echo always been a person with a big you for everything you do, Happy Dear Nick, Life with you is GARAND! We My heart is full when I am with heart. He always puts others first Valentine’s Day. Michael Stansbury scope you have a wonderful day. You make you! I love the family that we before himself. Love you son!! Miss our hearts go pew. Thanks for being you. have created together! 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To Jesika on this Valentine’s Day, I’ve loved every moment I’ve spent with you. just another reminder that I love Thank you for showing me what it is to love you so very much. Forever and and be loved in return. Happy Valentine’s always, your handsome prince. Day Sweetie! — Dan Helgeson Crow, I love you more than I can express. I thank Mi Amor, you are the light of my life, Happy Valentine’s Day love! The God for bringing you into my life. Thank you for my everlasting love. I am so lucky to boys and I love you so much! — Love, To the best support network and family, a man could your dedication through this awesome and crazy have you in my life. You are amazing Emily, Malakai and Ezekial ever ask for! With you three all things are possible. I Army life! Keep on truckin’. — Love, Squatch in every way. I love you so much. Forever and ever, babe! — Erin and miss you all incredibly! Thank you, Syd, Holland and — Zachary Sparkman Kimberly Gooch Tyson. — Love, Me 18 MOUNTAINEER | Feb. 14, 2020

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Catholic Women of the Chapel — emotional support, and more to military meets Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at members. The ceremonies are conducted Chapel briefs Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call Heather in traditional Lakota style — they are Editors note: Kershner at 352-231-1088 or email not New Age or Earth-based ceremonies. See www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com for the complete list of community briefs. [email protected]. There is no charge to attend the Inipi. Protestant Women of the Chapel — Contact Michael Hackwith at 285-5240 for Facebook — Search “Fort Carson chapelnextfortcarson for details. meets Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. at more information and protocols. Chaplain Chaplains (Religious Support Office)” for Religious Education class — Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, building sponsor is Capt. Charlene Cheney, 53rd events and schedules. Classes are held from 10:30-11:50 a.m. 1500. Sasha Moen can be reached at Signal Battalion, who can be reached at Chapel NeXt — meets at 10 a.m. throughout the school year for preschool 845-392-8425. [email protected]. Sunday at Carson Middle School. Enter (at least 4 years old) through high Native American prayer/spiritual Knights of Columbus — a Catholic off of Harr Avenue and drive behind the school. Registration is also being held services — The He Ska Akicita (White group for men 18 and older, meets at 10:30 school, look for signs. Contemporary for adults seeking to be confirmed in the Mountain Warriors) hosts Inipi (sweat a.m. the second Sunday of the month at worship, children’s ministry and biblical Catholic church. These classes are held lodge) services at Turkey Creek Ranch Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call 526-5769. preaching is offered during both services. on a weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at on a biweekly basis. Services provided Spanish Bible Study — meets at Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page 524-2458 or patricia.a.treacy2.civ@mail. inside and outside the sweat lodge include Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel 7 p.m. Wednesdays; at https://www.facebook.com/#!/ mil for details. prayer and purification,spiritual and call Ted Garcia at 205-3076.

Buddhist Worshippers are led to strengthen both mind and body through chanting, Chapel schedule meditation, dharma discussion and observing the five precepts Friday at Catholic Protestant 11:30 a.m. at the Family Life Center, building 1659 (at Barkeley Avenue Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel Healer Chapel (general protestant) and Prussman Boulevard). Contact Capt. Somya Malasri at 526-2428, 6333 Martinez Street, building 1500 Evans Army Community Hospital 562-395-2688 or [email protected] for details. • Saturday, 3:15-3:45 p.m., reconciliation, • Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386 Eastern Orthodox 526-8583 Prussman Chapel (gospel) Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. Call • Saturday, 4 p.m., Mass, 526-8583 Barkeley Avenue and Prussman 719-473-9238 for off-post services. • Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., reconciliation, Boulevard, building 1850 Islamic 526-8583 • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic • Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 school, 526-5744 Society at 2125 N. Chestnut St., 632-3364, for information. • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious education, • Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640 524-2458 Provider Chapel (general protestant) Jewish • Sunday, 11 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 Barkeley Avenue and Ellis Street, Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the U.S. Air • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, building 1350 Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information at 333-2636. 11:45 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Bible study The chapel is located at 2346 Academy Place on the academy. • Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., CWOC, • Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, Latter-day Saints 526-5769 524-4316 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sacrament Service is held at Healer Chapel Chapel NeXt (contemporary) Veterans Chapel, building 2359, corner of Titus and Magrath avenues, from Evans Army Community Hospital Carson Middle School, off 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. It includes the Sacrament Meeting, Sunday school • Sunday. 11 a.m., Mass, 526-7386 Harr Avenue and auxiliary. Come worship Christ, partake of the Holy Sacrament and • Monday-Thursday and first Friday of • Sunday 10 a.m., 526-8889 strengthen one another in the faith. All are welcome. Contact Capt. Benjamin month, noon, Mass, 526-7386 • Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., 524-2458 Reed, chaplain, at 524-1741, 235-3606 or [email protected].

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Monday-Friday and closed on federal Briefs holidays. The center offers wellness From Page 18 exams, vaccinations, microchip implan­ tation, dental appointments and sick online and accessing its “Blue Button” call as well as some surgeries, including feature. Securely view, download spaying and neutering. It also has X-ray, and print medical profiles, lab results, ultrasound and other advanced imaging immunizations and vital signs for capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 for the patient and family members information or to make an appointment. under the age of 12. To conveniently Education Center has moved to view medical records, visit https:// building 1012 — www.tricareonline.com. Proceed to • Parking is at Specker Avenue and “Health Record,” then “Download Long Street My Data” to access medical records. • Full services are available for The Correspondence (Release of active-duty Soldiers; limited services Information) Office in the Patient are available for Family members, DA Administration Division hours are civilians and veterans Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed federal Reception, administration, check-in holidays. Call 526-0890 for details. (room 138): Exceptional Family Member Program • Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EFMP) screenings — Evans Army Army education counselors: Community Hospital holds weekly • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. to EFMP briefings which discuss the 3:30 p.m.; Friday: 1-3:30 p.m. (walk-in Family member travel screening process only; no appointments) for overseas assignments and address • Friday: 9 a.m. to noon; by appointment questions regarding the program. The only. Call 526-2124 to schedule, as briefings take place Mondays, excluding there is limited availability federal holidays, from 8:30-9 a.m. in Computer lab (room 103): the Woods Soldier Family Care Center, • Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. room 1004, next to Starbucks. Army personnel testing: Soldier Readiness Center pharmacy — • For inquiries, to schedule an exam, or to located in the Mountain Post Soldier pick up results, visit the reception and Center at 6351 Wetzel Ave., building administrative office in room 138. 1525, room 402, is open for pharmacy BSEP/GT prep (building 1011, room 111): services. All TRICARE beneficiaries can • Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon and fill new prescriptions and pick up refills 1-4 p.m. (closed Friday) at this location. The pharmacy is open Weekly briefing schedule (must sign in at Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. room 138 at least 15 minutes prior): Army Wellness Center classes — Upping ETS (attendance mandatory to out-process; your Metabolism is every Monday and pick one session): Friday at 9:45 a.m. and Wednesday at • Monday or Friday: 8:30-9:30 a.m. or 2:15 p.m. Fueling for Health is every 2-3 p.m.; Tuesday: 2-3 p.m. third Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Meals in • College 101: Tuesday or Thursday: Minutes is every second and fourth 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Healthy Sleep • GI Bill: Thursday 10-11 a.m. Habits is every first and third Thursday Visit the on-post, full-service college offices at 9:45 a.m. Stress Management is (Colorado State University-Pueblo, every second and fourth Thursday at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the 9:45 a.m. Stay Fit, Home and Away University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, is every second Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Pikes Peak Community College, and the The Retire Strong class is currently TRiO office (FAFSA and financial aid under construction. Performance Triad, assistance)); building 1012, second floor. P3 and Tactical Sleep for Sustained Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group Operations classes are by request. — Evans Army Community Hospital Classes are subject to change. Call 526- has begun a Pregnancy and Infant Loss 3887 for more information, reserve a Support Group for Families experiencing seat or sign up for classes. grief from miscarriage, stillbirths or infant Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center loss. The group meets the third Monday of appointment line at 526-CARE (2273), Emergency Room entrance is on the at SFL-TAP is open weekdays from each month from 3-5 p.m. at Mulligan’s online at TRICARE Online or via phone hospital’s north side and is open 24/7. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Mount Carmel Grill inside the Cheyenne Shadows Golf when the automated AudioCARE calls a Nurse advice line — is a toll-free number employment and transition team, in Club. Coffee and cookies will be provided. few days before the appointment. that puts beneficiaries in contact with a partnership with SFL-TAP, offers career Civilian Assistance Services — provides Lactation support — Call 526-0330 to team of registered nurses who can answer services for transitioning Soldiers, Family short-term assistance to Department of schedule an outpatient lactation support urgent health care questions 24/7. Nurses members and veterans at a new office. The the Army civilian employees, active-duty appointment Monday-Friday between will assess the medical condition and give office is located in building 6237, room spouses and Family members, and retired 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Mountain Post professional advice to treat the condition 115, SFL-TAP. Services include no-cost military personnel and eligible family Birthing Center, located on the third floor at home or refer for an acute appointment. transition or job seeker assistance and members with adult living problems, of Evans Army Community Hospital. The nurse advice line can be reached at access to paid internships, veteran benefits substance use concerns and issues affecting Breastfeeding classes are available on 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1. support, supportive and behavioral health workplace productivity and well-being. the first Thursday of each month from VIN verification — Colorado Vehicle services, financial counseling, support Work site interventions are offered and 4-6 p.m. in the OB-GYN classroom. Identification Number verifications are groups, discounted professional clothing consultation­ is available to supervisors­ and Significant others are encouraged to conducted at the Fort Carson Police and more. Call 526-8758 or visit https:// managers regarding workplace matters. attend these events. Call 526-7172 to Station, building 2700, from 8 a.m. to veteranscenter.org/. Services are free to eligible civilians and register for the breastfeeding classes. 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) DA civilian employees. Services are Patient satisfaction surveys — The 4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — has a offers a two-day Facility Management made available through the Fort Carson Department of Health Affairs mails Joint variety of division and customizable unit- Class — training is for military and civilian Employee Assistance Program located at Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES). specific merchandise available. The gift facility managers on the installation to help 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, room 210. Select patients will receive the surveys about shop is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday- them understand their roles in maintaining Call 526-2196 for a confidential inquiry. 72 hours after their appointments. These Thursday in The Hub, building 1532. buildings. The class instruction includes Missed hospital appointments — When surveys provide direct feedback to health TRICARE Online — is a secure web all aspects of facility management and is someone is a no-show for a medical care providers to improve quality of care, portal that allows users to make, change offered once a month, Tuesday through appointment, it means two people missed patient experience and satisfaction. JOES or cancel appointments at military Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in out on that appointment. A habitual no-show also provides additional funds to Evans hospitals or clinics, including same-day building 1219, room 311. For information can take up to five slots with rebooking Army Community Hospital for every survey appointments. It also lets users view about DPW Facility Management their appointments, denying several returned to increase beneficiary access to radiology and lab results, medication Program, email susan.c.galentine.civ@ patients the opportunity to receive the care, satisfaction, safety and quality of care. profiles and immunization records. mail.mil or call 526-4320. care they need. Evans Army Community After-hours hospital access — Access Users can also use the system to refill Veterinary clinic hours — The Veterinary Hospital beneficiaries have four ways to Evans Army Community Hospital prescriptions for military hospital or clinic Center, 1535 Sheridan Ave., building to cancel an appointment. They can call from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. is limited to pharmacy pickup. Visit https://www. 6190, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the clinic, the Patient Access System the Emergency Room entrance. The tricareonline.com to create an account. Feb. 14, 2020 | MOUNTAINEER 21 At Ease Event Manitou Springs Carnivale weekend The history of Mardi Gras can be traced back to medieval Europe with the traditional revelry of Boeuf Gras, which France brought to its colonies, including Louisiana. The earliest reference to Mardi The crowned Gras carnival is in 1781 in New Orleans, and it has king and become an annual tradition across the U.S. queen The 28th annual Manitou Springs Mardi Gras walk in the Carnivale will continue this tradition at noon Feb. Manitou 22 in Manitou Springs. Bring family, neighbors, Springs co-workers, friends, beads and costumes and Mardi Gras enjoy the mumbo jumbo gumbo cook-off and the Carnivale in carnival community parade. downtown Want to start the festivities the evening before? Manitou The 3rd Annual CarniBall Masquerade Dance will Springs be happening Feb. 21 at Memorial Hall in Manitou during a past Springs. Participants are asked to come dressed in year’s event. their best “Rocky’s Middle Earth” masquerade costumes and enjoy, Cajun-inspired food and live music. The Carnivale king, queen and court will also be announced that evening. Photo courtesy of Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce Those who think they have the best gumbo in town can join in on the cook-off or just enjoy No vehicles are allowed in the parade. Travel distance snacking and voting for a favorite gumbo — prepared Parking will be available in multiple parking lots 14 miles by 20 amateur and professional gumbo chefs at around Manitou Springs. There will be a free shuttle 11 a.m. at Soda Springs Park in Manitou Springs. lot at 10 Old Man’s Trail, across from Memorial Park. Price Samples are 50 cents each. An additional free shuttle will run from 10 a.m. Free to watch It’s tradition in Manitou Springs to march down to 3 p.m. The shuttle will pick attendees up from Manitou Avenue and celebrate Mardi Gras with the Manitou Springs Middle/High School and drop Hours Carnivale Parade Feb. 22. Come dressed as hobbits, them off at Memorial Park from 10 a.m. to Feb. 22 at noon; see above for shuttle hours fairies or “Lord of the Rings-esque” characters to go 1 p.m. Another shuttle will pick people up from along with the theme “Rocky’s Magical Middle Earth.” Soda Springs Park and drop them off at Manitou Contact For those wanting to participate in the parade, Springs Middle/High School from 1-3 p.m. Memorial Park volunteers will be present at the staging area in Manitou Avenue will be closed at Pawnee at 502 Manitou Ave. Memorial Park to take down group names for noon. People who park downtown after noon will Manitou Springs, CO 80829 announcement during the parade. Be there no later than be stuck for several hours. 719-685-5089 12:30 p.m. The parade will end at Soda Springs Park. Compiled by Amber Martin. https://manitousprings.org/carnivale-weekend/

Attraction Denver area’s Casa Bonita restaurant in 46th year It’s a Mexican village inside a is required to purchase a meal, which deluxe dinner that includes a taco, two divers before exploring Black Bart’s pink castle that seats 1,100 diners with entitles guests to explore the village, enchiladas, rice, beans, guacamole and Cave, the wishing well and the village. entertainment and places to explore. watch the skits, and the divers, explore sour cream, chips, queso, salsa and A mariachi band entertains Friday A large parking lot in front of the Black Bart’s Cave, see a puppet show sopaipillas with honey for $18.10. and Saturday nights. castle accommodates cars, and guests or participate in a piñata breaking. A new addition to the menu Although Casa Bonita has drawn head for the restaurant’s entrance. Other attractions include an arcade is a vegan dish, a black bean salad that crowds for more than 40 years, it still Upon entering the lobby, guests and a mercado (store) with souvenirs, is $15.50. is popular with Denver-area residents, who’ve been there before head for the T-shirts and other goods. Fried chicken breast or country fried attracting out-of-town visitors during lines to the ordering station, while first As might be expected, the menu steak, at $16.45 are also on the menu. schools’ spring break and out-of-state timers look around at the architecture, leans toward Mexican-style food. Some For children, ages 2-12, there are vacationers during summer months. art and flowers before joining the line. choices include an enchilada and taco “Little Amigos” plates for $6. Choose This is the least busy time of year at Guests can study the paper menu while platter, $16.45; a Chile Rellenos platter, from a Piñata Plate (cheese enchilada, Casa Bonita, with shorter lines, so it’s a in line, so they’ll be ready to order $17.40, Taco or Nacho salad at $15.50. beans and rice), or a Pollo Plate with good time to visit. when reaching the order station. Fajita platters are $23.65 for beef and chicken strips and fries. An Amigo Check the website for a There’s no fee for entrance to Casa $22.70 for chicken. Burger plate has a grilled hamburger discount coupon. Bonita, but everyone ages 2 and older There’s also an all you can eat with cheese and fries. Compiled by Nel Lampe. Once the order is placed, diners move to the serving station, where their Travel distance order is placed on a tray, and then to 82 miles the seating station, carrying their own Guests wait tray or a worker provides assistance, Price for a diver if needed. A host seats each group in Purchase of meals is required to jump perhaps a cave dining room, complete for anyone ages 2 and over. into the with stalagmites, stalactites and bats; or Choose from the menu. pool while on a balcony, in a hacienda or a straw dining on hut, on the plaza or by the pool. Hours the plaza in Dining tables have a flag that can 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. a Mexican be raised to get the attention of a server. Sunday through Thursday. The village When ready for dessert, summon the restaurant is open until 10 p.m. at Casa server and request sopaipillas, which Friday and Saturday. Bonita in are delicious squares of fried, puffy the Denver dough, served with honey. Contact area. If seated close enough to catch the Casa Bonita skits and divers, enjoy the show until 6715 W. Colfax ready to explore the village. If dining out Lakewood, CO 80214 of sight of the 30-foot waterfall, move 303-232-5115 Photo by Nel Lampe into the plaza area to catch the skits and http://www.casabonitadenver.com/ 22 MOUNTAINEER | Feb. 14, 2020

special group of heroes who were forced and friends to enjoy the best tacos in to march as POWs under the worst of the city. The event also features Lucha Beyond the gate briefs conditions defending the Philippines Libre Wrestling, High Speed Daredevil Editor’s note: in World War II. Participants will Chihuahua Racing, live music, games See www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com for the complete list of Beyond the gate briefs. face a 26.2-mile route through desert shows and more. terrain, unpredictable weather, around a Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days are July Pikes Peak Center for the Performing lunch while you view the sights along its mountain, through a sandpit and facing 8-11 at the Norris Penrose Event Arts will feature the Mystery Science path. Book trips online and view fares elevations that go from about 4,100- Center. The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Theater 3000 Live. The event is 6-8 and menus at https://royalgorgeroute. 5,300 feet. The 14.2-mile honorary is PRCA-sanctioned championship p.m. Sunday. Admission is $38 to $58.75 com/ or call 719-276-4000. Plan your route is designed for people who would rodeo at its best with bareback riding, per person. Visit https://www.visitcos. visit early. Don’t miss out. like to memorialize Bataan and honor steer wrestling, team roping, saddle com/events-calendar/mystery-science- • Spirits through the gorge has trains a veteran but do not wish to march the bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel theater-3000-live/ or call 719-520-7469 running through Feb. 23 every full marathon. racing and bull riding. Plus a fan-fave, for more information. Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Must be 21 to Colorado Prison Museum Ghost Hunt Mutton Bustin’ and a wild west show The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, participate in this ride. is March 21 from 8:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. featuring longhorn steers. The fun featuring larger than life entertainers, • Only three special Valentine’s train at Museum of Colorado Prisons, 201 continues outside the arena at the fan will bring their all new show, “Pushing rides will be available Friday-Sunday. N. 1st St. in Cañon City. The Museum zone and Hank’s Marketplace, with the Limits” to the Broadmoor World There are various options for lunch, of Colorado Prisons is not only haunted games, rides, mutton bustin’ try-outs Arena March 1. Admission ranges from dinner, pricing and dates. Visit by the inmates whose artifacts have and lots of western shopping. Parking about $30 to $140. Visit https://www. https://royalgorgeroute.com/ been placed on display but also by those is free, so arrive early and stay late visitcos.com/events-calendar/the-harlem- special-events/valentinesdaytrain/ who had the unfortunate opportunity to for live music and dancing. Purchase globetrotters1/ for more information and for more information. reside within the cells of its building. tickets early and buy online to save to purchase tickets. • Après Adventure is March 9-28. Jeff Dunham will be at the Broadmoor time and money. The 80th Pikes Peak Register by March 16 for a local sports The springtime train adventure World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., or Bust Rodeo is for the true fan, the league in Fountain, offering flag allows passengers to see breathtaking April 5 at 3 p.m. The stand-up first timer and everyone in between. football and soccer for kids from views while they ride and dine. Visit comedian is an American ventriloquist. Visit http://www.pikespeakorbust.org/ ages 4-12. The league, 4 Kids Youth https://royalgorgeroute.com/march- The Monster Jam returns to the for more information. Sports, will meet Saturdays April 18 apres-adventures/ to book a trip. Broadmoor World Arena April 24-26. The Stargazers Theater has many to May 30 at Fountain Creek Regional 2020 Manitou Springs Carnivale Parade The 2020 season will bring a new level events at 10 S. Parkside Drive, Park, which is right outside of Gate - Rockey’s Middle Earth is Feb. 22 of high-flying, four-wheel excitement Colorado Springs. To see a list of all 20. The convenience of the league from 1-2 p.m. on Manitou Avenue. to the entire family with racing, two- events at the theater, visit http://www. works with military parents and This is the 28th annual Carnivale wheel skills, donuts and freestyle stargazerstheatre.com.upcoming-events. their work schedules. Visit https:// Parade. The parade will stage at competitions. Visit http://www. Call 719-476-2200 for more information. www.4kidsyouthsports.com/ or Memorial Park, 502 Manitou Ave. The broadmoorworldarena.com/events/ Explore the Celestial Seasonings Facebook, @4kidsyouthsports, for more parade will end at Soda Springs Park. detail/2020-monster-jam for more Tea Factory in Boulder for a free information or contact Joel Seibel at Parking will be available in multiple information and to purchase tickets. factory tour. From raw ingredients to [email protected]. The lots around the city. An additional A five-day outdoor skills class will be finished products, learn all about the league offers military, volunteer and free shuttle will run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. hosted by Colorado Mountain Man world of tea and see how the products multiple-children discounts. The shuttle will pick up from Manitou Survival in Monarch Drive, Cripple are blended, packaged and shipped. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has many Springs Middle and High School and Creek June 19 at 9 a.m. to June 23 The factory is at 4600 Sleepytime events on its calendar, call 719-633- drop off at Memorial Park from 10 a.m. at 4 p.m. The 5-Day Outdoor Survival Drive in Boulder. Call 303-581-1266 9925 or visit https://www.cmzoo.org/ to 1 p.m., then it will pick up from Skills Training covers the basics of for more information. Tours are events for more information. Soda Springs Park and drop off at the survival and outdoor skills with shelter, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., • Sleepover - Valentine Zoo Safari for school from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. water, food and various other basic and and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. kids is Friday at 6 p.m. to Saturday The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center advanced skills. Visit https://www. There is an art gallery and a tea shop at 8 a.m. and again Saturday at 6 p.m. at Colorado College, 30 West Dale St., thesurvivaluniversity.com/5-day-outdoor- to explore while on the grounds. The to Sunday at 8 a.m. has much to offer and many events on skills-class for more information. factory is closed most major holidays. • Run to the Shrine is May 16 from its calendar. The museum has a shop Old Colorado City brings back Territory Visit http://www.celestialseasonings. 7-11 a.m. and performances, but also has an eatery, days May 23-25. Territory Days is an com/visit-us/tea-tour for a list of major • World Giraffe Day is June 21 from which is open for lunch but dinner outdoor, historic festival that combines holiday closures and a list of need to 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. requires a reservation. Military members entertainment, exhibits, demonstrations, know items before a visit. • Moonlight on the Mountain is June 25 are offered a discount of $5 entry. For food and crafts. The emphasis of the “The Story of Us” is currently at the from 6-10 p.m. more information call 719-634-5581 or festival is the old west. Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum • Global Tiger Day is July 29 from visit https://fac.coloradocollege.edu for The 2020 Denver Taco Festival will be at 215 S. Tejon St. The exhibit takes a 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. more information. Other events include: June 27 at noon to June 28 at 9 p.m. look at the history of Colorado Springs, • Tails, Tunes and Tastes is July 30 • Sunday Salon is Feb. 23 at 4:30 p.m. The 7th annual Denver Taco Festival from A to Z. Other exhibits in the free from 6-9:30 p.m. • Silent Sky is April 2 at 7:30 p.m. is at Fox Street Compound, 725 W. museum depict the history of Colorado • World Elephant Day is Aug. 12 at • Men on Boats is at Cornerstone Arts 39th Ave., in Denver, and will feature Springs and the area. It is open 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Center, 825 N. Cascade Ave., April 24 a weekend of fun and food for family 5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. • Teddy Bear Day is Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. at 7:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Taste of Pikes Peak Food • Tails, Tunes and Tastes is Aug. 27 Festival March 8 from noon from 6-9:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The 25th annual • Military appreciation week is Sept. 14 event is open to the public to Sept. 20 and there will be 80 local • Boo at the Zoo is Oct. 17 from restaurants and vendors, live 4-8:30 p.m. demonstrations and more. • Wolf Awareness Week is Oct. 18 to The 2020 St. Patrick’s Day Oct. 25 Parade is March 14 from Women’s Mayflower Gulch snowshoe noon to 3 p.m. in downtown adventure hike is March 1 from Colorado Springs. The parade, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mayflower along with the 5K run, multi- Gulch in Leadville. The scenic hike course bike ride and kids fun begins in a dense evergreen forest, run are family-friendly events, moderately climbing until the path bringing Springsians together gradually opens up to reveal a peaceful for over 35 years. Celebrate valley encircled by towering jagged the country in celebrating 100 peaks. To register, visit https://www. years of women’s suffrage. eventbrite.com/e/womens-mayflower- Women from all over Southern gulch-snowshoe-adventure-hike- Colorado will march to registration-82860149939. represent 100 years of voting Craft Bazaar at Colorado Springs Flea and progress. Market at 5225 E. Platte Ave. is March Bataan Memorial Death 21 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for March at White Sands handmade and homemade crafts, art, Missile Range in New and more. Call 719-380-8599 for Mexico is March 15. Register more information. at https://bataanmarch. The Royal Gorge Route Railroad hosts com/. The Bataan Memorial many themed events aboard its cars. 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Within the gate briefs Army Community Service holds “Boot • Pizza bowl — Get three games of Editor’s note: Camp for New Dads” the first bowling, two slices of pizza and a soda See www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com for the complete list of Within the gate briefs. Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. for $7 a person Sunday from 6-8 p.m. to noon. The interactive and engaging Shoe rental is $2.50. The Outdoor Recreation Center will be March 7 from 10 a.m. to class focuses on what it means to • Red Pin — Get a strike Tuesday-Friday is hosting a Valentine Weekend noon. Refreshments will be provided. become a father, how to care for a from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a red head Getaway Saturday-Sunday. Call 526-2842 for more information. baby and how to care for mom. Call pin and win a free game. Games are Attendees will meet at 6 a.m. at Save the date for War Dog Memorial 526-0461 for more information. $2.25 and shoe rental is $2.75. the center, 7093 Specker Ave., Run March 7 from 10:30 a.m. to The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting • 50 cent games, hot dogs and shoes building 2429, and return the noon. There are various options for Complex offers special days with — Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., minimum next day at 7 p.m. Enjoy skiing, everyone. The War Dog 5K is $15 per discounts to veterans and women. $3 purchase. snowboarding, soaking in the hot person and includes a T-shirt and Veterans pay $5 admission every • “Mommy and Me Bowling” — kids springs and vapor cave at Sunlight bib. The War Dog 1 Miler is $10 Wednesday while females 6 and older receive a free game of bowling and Mountain Resort in Glenwood and includes a T-shirt. Canine receive free range time the second there’s $1 coffee specials for mommies Springs. Call 526-2186 or 526-5176 companions cost $2 and a bandana Saturday of each month. Call 896-6196 Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. for pricing and more information. is included. There will be food and for more information. • Family Day — Get $1 games and $2 Visit https://carson.armymwr.com/ drinks for purchase. The event is not TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a shoes Wednesday from 1-11 p.m. calendar/event/valentine-weekend- open to the public. Visit https:// support group for weight loss that Call 526-5542 for more information. getaway/3837442/47766 for a packing carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/ meets Thursdays at Iron Horse Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center list and additional details. war-dog-memorial-run/3701135/46154 Sports and Fitness Center. Meetings holds a climbing wall monthly Cross-country ski or snowshoe trips for more information. are held on the second floor in room challenge. Participants have to climb a begin soon. The trip is March 28 from The fifth annual English Channel Swim 209. Weigh-in is from 5-5:45 p.m. and number of times per month to complete 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sign up at the Outdoor Challenge goes through March 25. the meeting is from 6-7 p.m. First the challenge. The event is tallied on Recreation Center or call 526-5176 Twelve weeks and 22 miles for those meeting is free. Participants must an honor system with participants or 526-1993. Explore the Keystone who want to give it a try. Complete the present military identification or tracking and logging their climbing Nordic Area on cross-country skis or laps at Ivy Physical Fitness Center’s government identification at fitness distance. The challenge is open to snowshoes. Whether new to Colorado indoor pool or at the Nelson pool. center front desk. Call Debby Beck at DOD identification card holders or looking for a challenge, there are All information is subject to change. 392-8582 for more information. and their Families to include first trips available for all skill levels. The Contact 524-2329 for more information. Thunder Alley Bowling Center offers time climbers and those who are cost is $55: green (beginner XC) or Save the date for Colorfest April 4 the following weekly specials: belay certified looking for a climbing blue (intermediate snowshoe); $95: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will • Cosmic bowling — Unlimited partner. Certification is quick and black diamond (advanced snowshoe). be a Colorfest 5K, Easter bunny bowling and $2 shoe rental Friday from easy to obtain. Participants will Call 526-5176 for more information. photos and more. Visit https://carson. 9:30-11:45 p.m.; $10 per person; and receive a shirt and free use of Indoor triathlon is Feb. 29 from 8 a.m. armymwr.com/calendar/event/ Saturday from 1-3 p.m.; $8 per person. climbing gear for the month. Prizes to 2 p.m. at the Ivy Physical Fitness colorfest/3832199/47494 to stay tuned. • Color pin — Color pins come up in are awarded to top three participants. Center. The events will be a 20-minute Spartan Race returns June 13-14. Save the random spots for different awards Call 524-3773 for details. walk or run on the treadmill, 20- date for the Fort Carson-Colorado Springs Saturday from 8 p.m. until close. Cost Subscribe to the DFMWR mailing list minute bike event on the spin bike and Super and Sprint Weekend. The event is a is $15 for bowling and $2 for shoe to receive emails about upcoming a 20-minute swim. The event is $15 family-friendly event open to the public, rental. Open to those 18 and older. events and activities on post. Visit and preregistration is required. Call and has something for everyone. Stay Get strikes and pick up certain splits https://carson.armymwr.com; click 526-2706 for more information. tuned for more information at https:// for cash. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. and on the “Mailing List” icon and select Dr. Seuss Celebration at Grant Library carson.armymwr.com/. games begin at 8 p.m. categories of interest.

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Friday is the official day for lovers, Valentine’s Day, but Ivy Physical Fitness Center hosted a first-ever Lovers Workout event Feb. 8. The event consisted of a spin class led by Lorraine Above: Austin and Lorrie Thorson and a Zumba class led by Austin Rauls. Each Rauls, Zumba class was packed with athletes looking to get the holiday off to a instructor, good start. It was filled with fun, sweat and a great time. The Ivy Physical Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fitness (DFMWR) had prizes in addition to the physical activity events. Center, takes Sara Rumpza, DFMWR supervisory community recreation his class coordinator, said Saturday’s event was perfect because people through a focused solely on their significant other. workout “We wanted to put on this program (Feb. 8) to celebrate Feb. 8. Valentine’s Day,” Rumpza said. “This a little bit early since Valentine’s Day is next Friday but we thought people would be celebrating then, so this will be a good time to do this.” After sweating and going through a physical endurance test, Randall McIlquham and his wife said they were happy to have Left: Lorraine taken part in the workout. McIlquham said there is a great sense of Thorson, spin satisfaction he and his wife get in the workout as well as what it does teacher and for them as a couple. The couple typically work out together, but intramural participating in an organized event challenged the couple. sports director, “We took advantage of it,” McIlquham said. “Also to get some Ivy PFC, extra stuff (giveaways) was a plus for us. My wife does a lot of Zumba encourages and she just started a spin class recently. Together, we do a lot of her class weights, rowing machines and cardio. I have to do physical training through the for a living but the fact that we could do it as a couple gives us Lovers Workout something else to bond with and it strengthens our relationship.” event Feb. 8.

Shoot, score Fort Carson Family member and youth center basketball player Lysette Colon shoots and makes a basket over Peterson Air Force Base defenders Feb. 8 at the post youth center. Youth basketball action returns to Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. The youth program will then go to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs Feb. 22.

Photo by Walt Johnson 26 MOUNTAINEER | Feb. 14, 2020 Mountaineer Athlete of the Week Christie Cespedes Fountain-Fort Carson basketball player How did you get started playing sports? What is the one thing about When I was about 8 years old, I started sports you would like to playing on a youth basketball team. Then see change? my parents put me in other sports to see I would take traveling out of the if I would like them. I grew a great love game of basketball. I think players for soccer and basketball. Those became should be free to be able to do as my two favorite sports. In middle school I many steps as they want. It would began playing soccer more, and I continue make the game a lot more fun to to play soccer now that I’m in high school. play. As far as I’m concerned, if a player took five steps, that would be What would you consider your best fine with me. moment in your sports career? Back when I was in the eighth grade Who would you say has been a big in Texas, we were playing in a close game influence from the sports world? with about two seconds left and I got I have always admired the way fouled. I went to the free-throw line with Kawhi Leonard plays the game. I just the chance to win the game. I made both like his demeanor on the court and the free throws and our team won the game. way he goes about his business when playing basketball. What disappoints you the most about sports? People who don’t know me This year we went into the game at would be surprised to Doherty High School undefeated. What know that … was really disappointing for me was I was born in Tennessee but we having a tough game that night and the only stayed there for two weeks after I team didn’t play the way we normally was born. However, I feel more of an do. We ended up with our first loss of allegiance toward being a native of Texas the season. I wish we could have played than I do Tennessee. Being a military better and showed the type of team we child and traveling around as much as I really were that night. have, I still consider Texas my home. Photo by Walt Johnson

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Ivy Physical Fitness Center will host a Recreation Center or call 526- 3-point shootout March 6 at 6 p.m. 5176 or 526-1993. The trips are Registration is now open for all DOD scheduled to take place from ID card holders 18 years and older. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lorraine Thorson, intramural sports Child and Youth Services (CYS) director, said the intramural sports officials are looking for people office wants to do something to interested in volunteering as remember the late Kobe Bryant, his youth sports and fitness coaches. daughter and the seven other people Anyone interested in being a who perished in a helicopter crash. coach must pass a background She said the event will be named check, attend a mandatory three- the “Mamba” 3-point shootout in hour preseason training session recognition of Bryant’s nickname. and be available two to three There will be T-shirts given to every hours per week for practices and participant that evening. The event games. CYS officials said anyone is free, and there will be prizes for interested in being a coach must the winner to include memorabilia have good communication skills related to Bryant. Participants with CYS sports staff and parents are encouraged to wear Bryant of the players. According to CYS clothing. People can sign up with officials, youth coaches receive the Directorate of Family and discounts on sports enrollment Photo by Walt Johnson Morale, Welfare and Recreation for their children, promotion Fort Carson Family member and Harrison High School basketball player, Dante Dawson, (DFMWR) staff at the check in table points for active-duty Soldiers, 23, beats Widefield High School basketball players to the basket Feb. 10 at Widefield for intramural basketball games. volunteer hours and will make an High School. The Gladiators defeated the Panthers 67-65. The loss dropped the Be prepared to give staff members a impact on the community. Panthers record to 14-4. name and T-shirt size. Call 524-0859 The DFMWR will host the fourth for more information. annual Warrior Dog Dash at Ivy PFC will host an Indoor Triathlon Ivy PFC March 7. The 5K run at the pool. People can register at The Fountain-Fort Carson boys’ Feb. 29 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The is being held in conjunction with any time at any post aquatic facility basketball team’s regular season event is designed to test people’s K-9 Veterans Day, an unofficial but must complete the challenge by continues Friday at 1 p.m. when it ability to run, bike and swim in one recognition of military working March 25 at 9:30 p.m. Call 526-4093 travels to Colorado Springs to meet grueling event. The triathlon will dogs and their handlers. People will for more information. the Coronado Cougars at Coronado consist of a 20-minute run or walk receive a limited-edition shirt and The next Commanding General’s (CG) High School at 7 p.m. The team will on a treadmill; a 20-minute spin medal, and dogs will receive a special Golf Scramble is scheduled for close out the regular season with a event and a 20-minute swim. The bandana. It is open to all DOD ID March 6 at Cheyenne Shadows Golf road contest at Liberty Tuesday and competition is open to anyone with a card holders. Registration is $15 Club. Registration is underway at the Rampart Feb. 21. The Trojans will DOD identification card age 16 and for people and $2 per dog. Call golf course for the event beginning see if they have earned a berth in over. Preregistration is required and 526-3107 for more information. with a shotgun start at noon. The the Colorado A state championship the cost for the event is $15 per person. Fort Carson aquatics continues its golf course is scheduled to hold a playoffs scheduled to begin Feb. 25. Call 526-2706 for more information. fifth annual English Channel CG scramble the first Friday of each The National Physique Committee The Fort Carson Outdoor Recreation Swim Challenge. The goal is to have month, weather permitting. Call 2018 Nutrithority Denver Open Center offers a Get on the Bus: participants swim 22 miles in 12 526-4102 for more information. Bodybuilding, Figure, Bikini and Ski & Snowboard Trip Saturday weeks over the course of the event at The Fort Carson Outdoor Recreation Physique championships will be when it goes to Monarch for a day their own pace. Anyone with a DOD Center will tune-up ski and held in Denver March 8. This will be of skiing fun. The complex will ID card is eligible, but those under snowboard equipment for the an NPC national qualifier according sponsor a ski and snowboard trip age 12 must be accompanied by a winter. People can bring their to event organizers. The event takes every Saturday through March. The parent or guardian. Sign up for the equipment to the facility and place at the Expo Event Center, 1399 schedule until the end of February program at Ivy PFC indoor pool. The the outdoor recreation staff will tune 35th Ave. in Denver. Prejudging is as follows: Monarch, Feb. 22; and challenge will use the honor system it up for action on the mountains. begins at 11 a.m. and the finals begin Feb. 29, Monarch or Breckenridge. as people will track the number of Call outdoor recreation at 526-5198 at 4 p.m. Visit http://npcnewsonline. People can sign up at the Outdoor miles and report them to a lifeguard for more information. com/ for more information.

Stallions nip Grizzlies

Fountain-Fort Carson’s Danae Christensen, Family member, shoots the ball during a high school basketball game against Mesa Ridge High School Feb. 8 at Fountain-Fort Carson High School. The Lady Trojans defeated the Lady Grizzlies 77-60. The Fountain-Fort Carson girls’ basketball team’s regular season continues Friday when it travels to Coronado High School in Colorado Springs to meet the Lady Cougars at 5:30 p.m. The team will close out its regular season hosting the Liberty Lady Lancers Tuesday; travel to the Vanguard School in Colorado Springs Thursday and close out the regular season hosting the Rampart Lady Rams, senior appreciation night, Feb. 21. The Lady Trojans have lost only one game this season and are poised to capture a top seed in the Colorado 5A state playoffs scheduled to begin Feb. 25.

Photo by Walt Johnson 28 MOUNTAINEER | Feb. 14, 2020 Reaching new heights

Chris Schroeder scales the rock-climbing wall Feb. 8 at Ivy Physical Fitness Center. Outdoor Recreation Center are currently offering wall climbing orientation classes Feb. 27 and March 12 and 26, from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Classes cost $20, will be held at the Outdoor Recreation Center and is open to those ages 14 and older. Call 526-2186 for more information.

Photo by Walt Johnson

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