Vol. 66, No. 31 Published in the interest of Division West (First Army) and Fort Carson community. July 31, 2008 Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mil. Word of the month: Freedom
Photo by Staff Sgt. Frank P. Marulli IV Mesa surfing and cloud grazing Soldiers and Family members from Fort Carson were treated to free hot air a way to thank Soldiers for the sacrifices they make. About 300 Soldiers and balloon rides, breakfast and a tailgate lunch during the Second Annual their Family members experienced the Colorado landscape near Hartsel, off Celebration of Honor Fly July 26 and 27. Last year David Charbonnel, a retired Highway 24 West, from the sky or by mesa surfing, which entails skimming sergeant first class, and his wife Jackie, hosted the event for the first time as several feet above the ground. SFAC opens on Fort Carson Story and photos by Douglas M. Rule “The key thing about the Soldier and Family end of this fiscal year, we will be breaking ground Fort Carson Public Affairs Office Assistance Center is that it is a one-stop shop for on a permanent facility — an Army-standard Soldiers assigned to the WTU in a single place design — which will be about 1,500 square feet, Friday marked the 43rd anniversary of Army for nonmedical services,” said Col. Eugene Smith, three times this size.” Community Service. At Fort Carson, it was also a garrison commander. As a one-stop shop, SFAC has representatives fitting time to open the new Soldier and Family “The Army initiated a Soldier and Family from ACS, Child and Youth Services, the Army Assistance Center. Assistance Center wherever there is a WTU. Here Career and Alumni Program, Veterans Affairs, Social Working together, ACS and the staffs of Evans at Fort Carson we looked around to see how we Security Administration, the Education Center, the Army Community Hospital and the Warrior could provide that,” Smith said. “The (temporary) See SFAC on Page 3 Transition Unit created the SFAC for WTU Soldiers. SFAC, as we have it now, is our initiative. At the
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MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham Hammond addresses community Garrison Commander: Col. Eugene B. Smith 0Commentary by Maj. Gen. Jeffery W. Hammond Striker Soldiers solidified their place in history and Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Commanding general, 4th ID provided the Iraqi people, their security forces and Dee McNutt government an unprecedented opportunity. Chief, Print and Web Communications: Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do The conditions in Baghdad and throughout Iraq are Douglas M. Rule on behalf of our Soldiers and their Families. Your generosity changing. There is no place for terrorists and criminals. Editor: Julie M. Lucas and unwavering support for your Soldiers and their Families The people are fed up with the violence and destruction Staff Writer: Thea Skinner make a difference. We are about half way though our and are increasingly involved in improving the security Sgt. Courtney E. Marulli deployment and my intent is to give you a mid tour report. and quality of life. Happenings: Nel Lampe Your Soldiers serving in the 3rd Brigade Combat Team Improved security conditions allow us to improve in other Sports Writer: Walt Johnson “Striker,” 4th Infantry Division are doing a truly remarkable important areas of employment, essential services, and local Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall job here in Iraq. Concurrently, your Soldiers governance in Baghdad. In what we call “Area are protecting and assisting the Iraqi people, Gold,” the hard-fought southern third of Sadr aggressively pursuing the enemy, and City; The Striker Brigade and 926 Engineers, an This commercial enterprise newspaper is increasing the capacity and capability of the Army Reserve brigade from Montgomery, Ala., an authorized publication for members of the Iraqi Security Forces. The Striker Soldiers of are dramatically improving the quality of life Department of Defense. Contents of the the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment for the residents. This effort includes removal Mountaineer are not necessarily the official view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or the “Fighting Eagles,” in Mosul, 216 miles north of trash and rubble, humanitarian and medical Department of the Army. Printed circulation is of Baghdad; Troopers of 4th Squadron, 10th assistance, installation of street lights, sewer, 12,000 copies. Cavalry Regiment “Blackjack,” in western water and electricity repairs, and refurbishment The editorial content of the Mountaineer is the responsibility of the Public Affairs Baghdad; 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery of the important Jamilla Market. Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, Tel.: Regiment “Pacesetter,” in central Baghdad; Hammond While these are positive developments, we 526-4144. The e-mail address is and the brigade headquarters, 1st Battalion, still have much work to do. Your “Steadfast [email protected]. 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See SFAC from page 1 having the offices collocated. “It’s really nice. The Soldier maybe Directorate of Human Resources and the comes in here at 2 o’clock for Social Legal Assistance Office. ACS provides Security benefits or to talk to the information and referrals, social services Education office and they start talking to assistance and financial counseling. The the educational representative. They say, temporary SFAC was built next to the WTU ‘Oh, I want to work part time when I go barracks and other facilities supporting back to school, but I need a job.’ So that those wounded warriors. The permanent office tells him, ‘Go over and see the ACAP facility will be in the same area. guy.’ And I do the same thing,” Riggs said. “(The WTU Soldiers) wanted it to be in “It’s really about an integrated team the footprint. Depending on the disability taking care of our Soldiers,” said Col. Smith. experienced by the Soldier, they wanted it In addition to the SFAC, Randle made a so it would not be an additional burden to special announcement regarding other find the services and resources that they services to be added through ACS. need,” said Patricia Randle, ACS director. “As our Army moves through trans- Tiffany Smith, the SFAC director, is formation, I am happy to tell you Army former military and was deployed to Saudi Community Service is moving towards Arabia. She feels her experience in the innovation in programs, Above: Col. Kelly A. military is a plus. resources and services Wolgast, commander of “I’ve been deployed, I’ve been in a that our Soldiers and Evans Army Community hostile fire zone. I understand, to some Families so richly Hospital, studies the extent, what it’s like to be separated from deserve. We are plans for the future family,” she said. adding two additional Soldier and Family “At the SFAC, we really love our jobs staff members to Assistance Center. because we get to work, every day, with real support those Soldiers American heroes — the wounded warrior and their Families who population at Fort Carson and their Families. have given the ulti- We are here to assist them in their healing mate with the new Left: Gherry Gordon, SFAC process, with a lot of things that may be SOS program,” Social Service Assistance going on with them, and that may help them Randle said. Coordinator, serves either transition either back into the active Randle said that birthday cake at the duty Army or the civilian world,” she said. details of the program Army Community Service Steve Riggs, with the Army Career and would be announced birthday party and SFAC Alumni Program, sees an advantage to later in the year. dedication Friday.
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Contact facility (locations at www.dmdc.osd.mil). TriWest at 888-TRIWEST (874-9378). • Faxing changes to 831-655-8317. Hopefully, your vacation will be • Mailing changes to: Defense incident free. However, knowing about Manpower Data Center Support your benefits will give you peace of mind Office, Attn: COA, 400 Gigling Road, in case of any health care emergencies Seaside, CA 93955-6771. during your vacation. Military July 31, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 5 4th BCT warrior saves a life Story and photo by “I applied pressure to the wound and set him his aid bag and took over. Greenwood then jumped Staff Sgt. W. Wayne Marlow up, and tried to comfort and settle him down,” in his truck and used the headlights to give the 4th Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office Greenwood said. EMT better visibility. A short while later, an emergency medical Greenwood’s quick acting came as no surprise to With his Warrior Leaders Course graduation set technician who lives in the complex arrived with Staff Sgt. John Wall, Greenwood’s squad leader in for July 24, Spc. Kenneth Greenwood knew it would Company A, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion. be a memorable day. What he didn’t know was that “He’s a great Soldier,” Wall said. “It says a lot the ceremony would take second billing. about his commitment to Army values. He showed About 10 p.m. on July 23, Greenwood was selfless service and courage. It’s an honor to be his preparing to settle in for the night when he heard a squad leader.” ruckus in his apartment complex’s parking lot. While Greenwood was tending to the victim, other “It was a little weird in that there was no yelling,” apartment complex residents got positive identification he said. “All I heard was flesh-to-flesh contact.” on the alleged perpetrators and they were later arrested. Greenwood rushed outside to see two shadowy Greenwood had seen Soldiers in need of emergency figures sprinting away and their bloodied victim lying treatment in Iraq and that helped him stay calm. in the parking lot. “I knew I had to do something about it,” he said. “It looked like somebody threw a watermelon on the While Greenwood was finished applying first aid ground,” Greenwood said. “He was in bad condition.” by 10:15 p.m., his night was just beginning. So bad, that Greenwood estimates the man would “I was up until two in the morning with the cops have lived about 15 minutes without medical and the apartment complex security,” he said. attention. Just two weeks after taking the Combat He finally got to bed around 2:30 a.m., by Lifesaver’s Course, Greenwood put his new found which time it was only three and a half hours to knowledge to use. WLC graduation rehearsal. The victim had been punched, kicked and stabbed. Greenwood said his Combat Lifesaver Training “He was lying on his side and couldn’t breathe very Maj. Gen. Mark Graham, commanding general of Division played a key role in his treatment of the victim. He well and his teeth were broken and the whole side of his West (First Army) and Fort Carson, congratulates Spc. also cited Army values as contributing to his actions. face was beaten and bleeding,” Greenwood recalled. Kenneth Greenwood for his quick thinking and actions “One value you cherish as a Soldier is respect,” But more importantly, Greenwood noticed the that helped save the life of a beating victim July 23. he said. “And if I was lying there bleeding, I’d want victim’s esophagus sliding to the left, which Greenwood applied first aid to a sucking chest wound someone to have enough respect for me to come Greenwood knew was a sign of a sucking chest wound. before emergency personnel arrived. help me.”
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Miscellaneous $2,500 reward — The U.S. Army’s Criminal Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. Investigative Division is offering a $2,500 reward for Full turn-ins Joe Gmelch Wounded Warrior Welcome socials — information leading to the apprehension and conviction Monday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m. are held the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 of person(s) responsible for the larceny of private Unit issues and turn-ins p.m. at Alternate Escapes to recognize wounded property of Spc. Mendyka. Mendyka left for the Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. Soldiers who come home separate from their units National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., at the end of Office of the Staff Judge Advocate services are: and did not participate in a welcome-home ceremony. April 2008 and returned on May 18. Upon her return, Trial Defense Service — Hours of operation are The next social is Aug. 21 and all are welcome. Mendyka noticed her trailer and all-terrain vehicle Mondays-Thursdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. TDS is closed The Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline — were missing from the parking lot adjacent to building on Fridays except for appointments and emergencies. accepts calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 2154. Please provide any information to the 41st and Administrative chapters and Article 15 briefings are 800-984-8523. The call center offers wounded and 48th MP Detachment, U.S. Army Criminal held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m., and walk-ins injured Soldiers and their Family members a way to Investigation Command, building 1816, Fort Carson, are taken until 12:50 p.m at building 6255, 526-5572. seek help to resolve medical issues and provides an CO 80913-4203. Call 526-0564/3991 with case Claims Division — Hours of operation are information channel to senior Army leadership to Number 0145-08-CID056. All information will remain Mondays-Fridays 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. The improve the way the Army serves the medical needs anonymous. This reward expires May 15, 2009. office is closed on federal and training of Soldiers and their Families. DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works is holidays. Soldiers must attend a mandatory briefing Behavioral health walk-in clinic — Soldiers can walk responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort before receiving a claim packet. At the briefing, into Psychology or Psychiatry without an appointment Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance Soldiers must submit a Department of Defense Form Mondays-Fridays 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and receive same-day of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and 1840/1840R (pink form), at building 6285, 526-1355. treatment. The Department of Behavioral Health has cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone Legal Assistance — Hours of operation are extended its hours of operation to 8 a.m.-6 p.m. numbers and points of contact for services: Monday and Thursday 9:30-11 a.m. (appointments Funded legal education program — The Office of • Facility repair/service orders — KIRA only) and 1-3:30 p.m. (walk-ins), Tuesday 9 a.m.-3 The Judge Advocate General is now accepting service order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use p.m. (wills by appointment only), Wednesday 9:30 applications for the Army's Funded Legal Education this number for emergencies or routine tasks. a.m.-3:30 p.m. (appointments only) and Friday 9 Program. Under this program, the Army projects • Refuse/trash — Call Larry Haack at 526-9237 a.m.-4 p.m. (power of attorney and notaries only). sending up to 25 active duty commissioned officers when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing The office, in building 6285, is closed for lunch from to law school at government expense if funding or emergency service is required. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call 526-5572. permits. Selected officers will attend law school • Facility custodial services — Call Larry Haack DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities beginning the fall of 2009 and will remain on active at 526-9237 for service needs or to report complaints. operate under the following hours: duty while attending law school. Interested officers • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call • Wolf — Today 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.- should review Chapter 14, AR 27-1 (The Judge Don Phillips at 526-9271. 1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Friday 7-9 Advocate General's Funded Legal Education • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Grant a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 Program) to determine their eligibility. This program at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help p.m. (dinner). Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. is open to commissioned officers in the rank of tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Monday - Thursday second lieutenant through captain. Applicants must • Base operations contract Contracting Officer 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) have at least two but not more than six years of total Representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 for and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). active Federal service at the time legal training reporting wind damage, snow removal concerns, • Cheyenne Mountain Inn — Today 7-9 a.m. begins. Eligibility is governed by statute (10 U.S.C. damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. 2004) and is non waivable. • Portable latrines — Call 526-1854 to (dinner). Friday-Sunday closed. Monday - Thursday 7- Eligible officers interested in applying should request latrines, for service or to report damaged 9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 immediately register for the earliest offering of the and overturned latrines. p.m. (dinner). Law School Admission Test. Applicants must send Self-help weed control program — Department of • Warhorse — Today 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 their request through command channels, to include Defense regulations require pesticide applicators on a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Friday- the officer's branch manager at AHRC, with a copy military installations to be certified. Units who Sunday closed. Monday - Thursday 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), furnished to the Office of The Judge Advocate wish to participate in the Self-Help Weed Control 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). General, ATTN: DAJA-PT (Ms. Yvonne Caron-10th Program must have Soldiers trained in the proper • 10th SFG — Today, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 Floor), 1777 North Kent Street, Rosslyn, VA 22209- handling, transport and application of herbicides. a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) only. Weekends closed. Monday — 2194, to be received before Nov. 1. Submission of the Once an individual is trained, the Directorate of Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch). application well in advance of the deadline is advised. Public Works Environmental Division can issue the Education Center hours of operation — The Interested officers should contact their local Staff appropriate products and equipment in order to Mountain Post Training and Education Center, Judge Advocate for further information. treat weeds in turf and rocked areas around their building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: $10,000 Reward — The U.S. Army’s Criminal barracks, service and administrative areas and • Counselor Support Center — Monday Investigative Division is offering a $10,000 reward motor pools. through Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday, for information leading to the conviction of the person Training sessions are held Wednesdays from 10-11 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. responsible for the death of Joseph Eric Barker. a.m. through the end of October at building 3708. • Learning Resource Center/Military Occu- Barker, a former Soldier, was found dead at the Each unit may send up to five people for training pational Specialty Library — Monday through sewage basin of the Fort Carson waste water treatment unless additional applicators are pre-approved through Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday plant, Feb. 21, 2006. Anyone with information the unit commander and the DPW Environmental 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and training holidays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. concerning this crime should contact Fort Carson CID Division. Products and equipment may be picked up • Defense Activity for Nontraditional at 526-3991 or the military police desk at 526-2333. and returned to building 3708 Mondays-Fridays Education Support and Army Personnel Testing $5,000 Reward — The U.S. Army Criminal between the hours of 7:30 a.m.-noon. — Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 Investigation Detachment is offering a $5,000 reward To find out more about the Self-Help Weed p.m.; closed training holidays. for information leading to the apprehension and Control Program, call the Pest Control Facility at • Basic Skills Education Program/Functional conviction of the person(s) responsible for the fire at 526-5141. Housing area residents may contact the Academic Skills Training — Monday-Thursday 4467 Ray Circle on post April 1, 2007. If you have Balfour Beatty Communities work order desk at 579- 1-4 p.m.; closed training holidays. information about this or any crime, contact CID at 1605 for a complete list of approved products. • eArmyU Testing — Monday-Friday, 12:15- 526-3991 or the Military Police desk at 526-2333. 4:15 p.m.; closed training holidays. The $5,000 reward offer expires Aug. 8. Hours of Operation Medical Activity Detachment Correspondence $5,000 reward — The U.S. Army’s Criminal Central Issue Facility regular business hours — are Department office hours — The Correspondence Investigative Division is offering a $5,000 reward listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments. (Release of Information) Office in the Patient for information leading to the conviction of person(s) In-processing Administration Division hours are Monday-Friday, responsible for the theft of an M-4 carbine, serial Monday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and closed on federal holidays number W156244, from the motor pool adjacent to Initial issues and Thursdays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for building 3292, Fort Carson, between 8 p.m., Oct. Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. more information. 30, and 3:30 a.m. Oct. 31, 2007. Please provide any Partial issues Finance in- and out-processing — In- and out- information to the 41st and 48th MP Detachment, Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. processing is held in building 1218, room 230. U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, Cash sales/report of survey For more information: separations 526-8473/ building 1816, Fort Carson, CO 80913-4203. Call Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 8476/1302; retirement 526-4233/4234/8470; travel 526-0564/3991 with case Number 0318-07- Direct exchange 526-9930/ 0507/0475; accessions 526- CID056-20360. All information will remain Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. 8479/8236/ 4558; and chief of in- and out- anonymous. This reward expires Nov. 13. Partial turn-ins processing 526-6230. Military July 31, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 7 Rolling along toward deployment Story and photos by Sgt. each other and equipment. intense and puts us into Rodney Foliente “Everyone okay?” shouts the truck situations we might have 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public commander. After verifying that to face. We made some Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division everyone is able to move, they talk mistakes but we were able each other through extraction from to learn from them,” added “Rollover! Rollover! Rollover!” the vehicle in almost total darkness. Spc. Maria Paulino, para- shouts the crew as their Humvee begins Soldiers from Headquarters and legal specialist, HHT. to tip over in the dark of night. The rear Headquarters Troop, 2nd Brigade “You have to be alert passengers pull the gunner and hold Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and on your toes, working him down as everybody braces to underwent such scenarios during together,” agreed Spc. prevent slamming into the roof, walls, vehicle rollover training July 23-25. Daniel Ramirez, military The brigade is intelligence analyst, HHT. preparing for He said it was good to deployment to Iraq conduct the rollover this fall. training with the fellow “This training Soldiers will be convoying helps me feel and riding with in Iraq. Spc. Daniel Ramirez, military intelligence analyst, assists more confident in Soldiers learned to Sgt. Wesley Truman, automations noncommissioned offi- dealing with all survive rollovers, to work cer, both with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, the various chal- together, and to communi- 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, as they lenges that I can cate with each other under evacuate a tipped over Humvee Egress Assistance face in Iraq,” said stress, disorientation and Trainer during rollover training at Fort Carson July 24. Pfc. Daniel Ibarra, darkness, said Sgt. provost marshal William Dawdy, squad leader with They also simulated rolling over assistant, HHT. brigade headquarters personal security into water, dealing with injured This training detachment, who was also in charge of Soldiers and providing security to the overall the training. upon extraction. skills necessary “It’s important that Soldiers “It teaches the Soldiers how to for deployment, understand what happens inside the react during a rollover,” said Staff Sgt. William Dawdy, squad leader, personal security detachment, which the brigade vehicle during a rollover,” said Dawdy. Sgt. Allan Hocking, brigade S-3 non- Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Combat has been training The Soldiers had to rely on each commissioned officer-in-charge. “The Team, 4th Infantry Division, uses a control lever to rollover a hard for, said other during rollovers, which left the training is pretty realistic and helps to Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer during rollover training Ibarra. vehicle lying on its top and side, in save lives,” said Hocking, who was in a at Fort Carson July 24. “It was really light and darkness. rollover while deployed in Iraq. 8 MOUNTAINEER — July 31, 2008 Military MTT trains future leaders across post borders Story and photos by to simulate the terrain Soldiers are Campbell, Ky., with 101st Airborne using the same course management Thea Skinner deployed to. Division (Air Assault). “The success plan, program of construction standard, Mountaineer staff “Being that we operate in Iraq, of the mission lies in the motivation and the same amount of time,” Fort Carson has the best training right of the student attending.” Harshbarger said. “It is as if we are at “Maintain a positive identifica- now. We are standing in a desert and Harshbarger was the first person our home academies. Ultimately, having tion,” shouts a Warrior Leader Course we have mountains to train in,” said on the ground and assisted in training it here instead of taking a 20-hour bus instructor as Soldiers train to engage Staff Sgt. Timothy Harshbarger, Soldiers during both courses. ride with 200 Soldiers is best.” and destroy the enemy. A positive Noncommissioned Officer Academy “When we first got here we had Infantry personnel, artillery per- identification involves spotting the senior instructor stationed at Fort four days to build the academy. We are sonnel, along with non-combat arms enemy at a distance. military occupational specialty The Army mobile Soldiers, combat engineers, Space training team from various Command and Medical Detachment units including the 18th Activity Soldiers trained in the course. Airborne Corps, united at The course includes 96 hours of field Fort Carson to train and training downrange and 89 hours of graduate the second class classroom instruction. In the field, of warrior leaders. Soldiers are trained to handle a variety of Although posts differ in situations, from a vehicle malfunction layout and climate, Fort to intercepting the enemy. Carson provides the For some Soldiers, “it is the first characteristics necessary time seeing infantry in their element. Sometimes, it is their first exposure to understand that the Army has resources,” said Master Sgt. Dale Soldiers train in the field Roberts, G-3 Mission Support Element downrange during the and deputy command sergeant of the Warrior Leader Course course. “It is not unrealistic to see that July 22. Soldiers initiate a this lab tech will assist an engineer. It movement to contact, starts that integration that the Army is in which they set up an much more then your unit.” objective rally point, pushing First Sgt. Ashley Bustamante, Soldier leaders toward the 10th Combat Support Hospital lab enemy in a reconnaissance listing point observation. See MTT on page 10
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See MTT from page 8 all one training area. The biggest difference is that it is not as spread technician, will travel to Baghdad out (as Fort Carson). Every academy with several teammates who also does the training differently,” he trained in the course. said. “We use a lot of experience “The leadership side will be from the students that come back applicable, but some of this I will not from theater. We have them use their experience. I work in the hospital, so two cents on squad tactics.” parole and dismounted basics is not Barintine explained that combat something we do daily,” she said. and noncombat military occupational Soldiers trained in the field in specialty Soldiers emphasize cross three separate squad tactic exercises, training during the course. referred to as a Situational Training Hershberger mentioned that the Exercise: dismounted control, traffic facility, where STX training occurs control point, and disabling an at the barracks in the Operational improvised explosive device. While Readiness Training Complex, and training in the dismounted control former prison, is exceptional. exercise, Soldiers engage and react in Downtime, hygiene, and sleep order to intercept an enemy. In the occur in the building. Outside the traffic control point exercise, Soldiers building, Soldiers control the learn to act in various scenarios perimeter in the evening. including assisting a diplomat traveling “The building is used to simulate and steps to maneuver out of a situation an operating base like we would where they may be targeted. While have in Iraq,” he said. When a day of Warrior Leader Course Soldiers, dressed in Kurtas, pose as enemy targets and maintain a participating in the IED portion field training is complete “we go positive identification on other Soldiers who move in controlled pairs July 22. Soldiers learn to disable an IED. back into the wire and conduct FOB First Sgt. Thomas Barintine, chief operations and start the planning they are not. You have to do the training.” Events Center. The 18th Airborne of training stationed at Fort Polk, La. process for a mission,” involving the He indicated that the course offers Corps will continue to assist pre- and previously stationed at Fort Carson three exercises. valuable skills to units, along with post- WLC graduates. with 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Sgt. Kelly Gaskey, 59th Quarter- counseling for young Soldiers. Gaskey The corps will facilitate preparations Infantry Division, understands both master Company, 43rd Sustainment mentioned that viewing young Soldiers with Reserve Officers’ Training Corps posts along with the NCO Academy. Brigade, is a former Army reservist perform in a senior leadership capacity on a FOB, conduct combat operations He explained that Fort Carson has a trained in radio communication. At is exciting. He also explained that outside the wire or FOB, focus on range that covers a large area of land. age 51, he is active duty. Soldiers participating gave him feedback leadership, and conduct evaluations “The training is different at Fort The leadership course “was that his presence in the course is a based on the three training tactic Polk. We have a FOB (Forward something I did 29 years ago, it was a “motivational factor.” exercises. Two additional WLC courses Operating Base) that we own. The land requirement for me to come,” he said. “A WLC Soldiers graduated July 24 will occur at Fort Carson with the last navigation is combined with STX. It is lot of units think they are up to snuff and during a ceremony at the Special course ending Sept. 3.
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Minutes from Fort Carson Come visit us today. All availability, offers and pricing subject to change without prior notice. Community July 31, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 11 Post club earns trophies at annual run by Thea Skinner Hodge indicated that about 700 people attended Mountaineer staff the five kilometer run portion in the 27 degree weather at the Security Service Field. The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club received “We approached all four installations for the trophies for their exemplary efforts Friday. The challenge. By supporting the run they are supporting club coordinated to earned Fort Carson the Most the kids,” Hodge said. “This syndrome is so rare. Participation and Fastest Installation trophies during There are only 1,000 cases in the world.” the first military challenge portion of the Eighth The foundation depends on the volunteer Annual Alex Hogan Run for Sunshine, which efforts and donations of organizations such as occurred May 10. the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. The club was “This was an inaugural year for the military established to honor the late Audie L. Murphy, challenge run and Fort Carson brought home the the most decorated U.S. combat Soldier of World trophy. Fort Carson had the most participants for War II. He received 33 awards including the the run,” said Staff Sgt. David Wilkins, reception Medal of Honor for his bravery. Murphy suffered center platoon sergeant and acting president of the from a disorder that is known in modern times Fort Carson Audie Murphy Club. “We had three as posttraumatic stress disorder. of our members turn out and others from Fort As an advocate for veterans, he dispelled the Carson. We had the most out of several installations notion that mental issues related to battle-front show. The club is a volunteer organization. For service in a war is widely discussed. Murphy spoke us to bring home the installation trophy over other openly about PTSD issues, which was termed installations — it is a big deal.” “Battle Fatigue” at the time. By talking about his All local military installations competed in the mental issues in public forums, the United States challenge. The club will hold the trophies for one government began to study the emotional impact year until the 2009 military challenge competition, that war has on Soldiers. in which the trophies will be handed to the next “We do a lot of volunteer work. We are a winning post. non-profit, but we donate more manpower than The challenge is a one-mile run. The overall anything else,” Wilkins said. “We do boot drives at run is hosted by the Proteus Syndrome the soup kitchen that enables the homeless to get Foundation, a worldwide support group founded day labor jobs. We contributed about 500 uniforms by Kim Hoag, mother of Alex Hoag, in 1991. of running shoes that were donated by the Runners and boots this year. During a one-week period we Alex Hoag, a 9-year-old diagnosed with the Roost to the top three military teams. have enabled three homeless people to be employed.” syndrome, was confined to a wheelchair. In “It was a chilly morning,” he said. “We did The foundation awarded a trophy and certificate to his memory, his family and friends battle the not expect anything — just to have fun. Children the top Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadet syndrome through the foundation that supports 6-7 years old were running. Some were pushing from and assists Share Colorado with food drives once research, gives social support to families, and kids in carts.” a month. He mentioned that some volunteer Soldiers provides monetary grants for medical supplies. Ulloth explained that the hills along the run were accumulate about 20-30 volunteer hours a month. First Sgt. Joe Ulloth, 71st Ordnance Group challenging and that the camaraderie and number For more information about the Sergeant (EOD) is one of several top finishers. He won a pair of people that attended was the most exciting. Audie Murphy Club visit www.audiemurphy.com.
Three members of the Warrior Transition Unit stand as the top finishers during the Eighth Annual Alex Hogan Run for Sunshine.
Photo courtesy of Kim Hogan 12 MOUNTAINEER — July 31, 2008 Community Firearms registration, transportation on Carson by Carl R. Backus When do weapons have to be Carson. All others must register their Civilians can obtain the form by Chief Physical Security Branch registered? Upon signing into their firearm before bringing the weapon sending a self-addressed stamped unit, Soldiers have three working onto the installation. envelope to DES, Police/Provost One of the most frequently asked days to register any firearm they own How do I register my privately- Marshal Division, ATTN: Weapons questions of the Directorate of or possess within 60 miles of the owned weapon? First, leave the Registration, Fort Carson, CO Emergency Services, Police/Provost installation. Any Soldier who receives, weapon at home or in an approved 80913-5000. Complete the FC form 66 Marshal Division is what are the purchases, or takes possession of a storage location. Do not bring the to include obtaining the commander’s policies and procedures for registration firearm after initially signing in has weapon onto the installation or into signature (civilians are exempt from and transportation of privately owned three working days to register that the Vehicle Registration Office. having a commander’s signature). weapons on the installation? firearm. Family members living on Next, obtain a Fort Carson form 66 Family members registering a weapon Fort Carson Regulation 210-18 post must register their firearm (Weapons of Personnel Firearms) from must list their sponsor’s name in the addresses this. First, what weapons within three working days from the the Vehicle Registration Office, appropriate block. The FC form 66 must be registered? Any privatelyowned time the weapon is brought onto Fort building 6012 outside Gate 1. must be returned to the Vehicle weapon that uses any type of Registration Office. black-powder propellant will be When received, the Police/Provost registered. This includes antique, Marshal’s Division will conduct a replica, and modern black powder background records check on the weapons; for example flintlock, weapon. This takes approximately 72 wheel-lock, and matchlock, pistols, hours to complete. Once the back- rifles and shotguns as well as modern ground check is complete, Soldiers pistols, rifles and shotguns. and on-post family members must Next, who has to register their pick up their copy of the FC form 66. weapons? All Soldiers assigned or The PMO will mail the commander’s attached to Fort Carson must register copy to the unit, and mail the any firearm they own or possess appropriate copy of the form to within 60 miles of Fort Carson. All civilians that have applied through the Family members living on post must mail. Privately owned weapons may register any firearm that they own or not be used or transported on Fort possess that is located on Fort Carson. Carson until the form is approved. Finally, any other person seeking to How do I transport my weapon on bring a firearm onto Fort Carson must post? There are specific purposes register the firearm. There are limited where the transportation of exceptions, please see FC regulation See Firearms on page 16 210-18 chapter 2-5 for exceptions. Military Spouses Looking for a career you can take across the country or around the world? Want to earn great pay?
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Commentary by Chap. gift isn’t one that burdens us (Capt.) Douglas Ball with rules and regulations; rather 759th Military Police Battalion WARNING: it is one that frees us to love and to be loved. He offers to The religious leaders of This religious column mentions us a relationship with God that Jesus’ day questioned the way he “wine.” If you don’t want an grows and molds us from the did things. They were bent out exciting and vibrant life, do not inside out, not something we put of shape, because Jesus and his on the outside like a straitjacket. followers attended a party and attempt to read this column. Our relationship with Jesus actually had fun. At this party, Christ is something that should there were some sinners and be — dare I say it — intoxicating Jesus had the nerve to eat with (see Ephesians 5:18). them and drink with them (see confronted Jesus, and asked why and expansion process would If your religion is just Luke 5 for the whole story). his followers didn’t behave like bust the old stiff leather open. something stiff and confining — 0work of religion that these they were religious. Jesus answered Do you see what Jesus is saying realize that God has something religious leaders had. Having fun and said ‘No one puts new wine in to the religious leaders? He is more in mind for you. If you’ve was definitely not something a old wineskins; otherwise the new saying that he isn’t something that just tried to stick Jesus Christ religious person did. A religious wine will burst the skins, and it can just be fit into the old system. into the confines of your old way person should follow a strict will be spilled out, and the skins You can’t force Christ into empty of life — realize that isn’t going regimen of do’s and don’ts. will be ruined. But new wine must traditionalism, you can’t stuff him to work. Ask Jesus to change Religious people should stick to be put into fresh wineskins.’ into stiff and stretched legalism, your heart into new soft leather the same old dead traditions that Back then, wine was stored in you can’t make him fit your box. and then to work in your life with they have followed since they were leather bottles. As the wine What Jesus offers is something his exploding, expanding power. children. A religious person did fermented and expanded, the leather new — a relationship with God Find a chapel or church where not have such a good time eating would stretch. After a while, the that is exciting, vigorous and you can experience the newness and drinking, especially leather would harden into this expansive. His offer isn’t on the and excitement of a relationship eating and drinking with sinners. expanded shape. If new wine were basis of our religious works, but with God. Don’t settle for religion, So, the religious leaders put in the old skins, the fermenting on the basis of grace and faith. His seek abundant life.
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Chapel How does one become a Catholic? Chapel Schedule The Catholic Church welcomes new members and tries to provide appropriate spiritual formation according ROMAN CATHOLIC Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person to needs. The church offers the Rite of Christian Tues., Wed., Thurs. noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7412 Initiation of Adults. The RCIA is a process of spiritual Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5769 Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5769 formation, catechetical instruction and faith sharing. It is Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 a gradual process, which begins informally and progresses Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/576-7412 to full initiation. The length of the process depends on Tuesday 6:30 p.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Saturday 4 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5769 the individual’s background. If interested in becoming Catholic, call the Catholic Director of Religious PROTESTANT Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Pollok/526-7387 Education Pat Treacy at 524-2458 to schedule an Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Communion Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042 appointment. The RCIA group sessions meet Tuesdays Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Reid,526-8011 from 6:30-8 p.m. beginning Aug. 19. Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Provider Barkeley & Ellis Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Provider Barkeley & Ellis Military Council of Catholic Women — meets at Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel first Fridays of the month, Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Reid,526-8011 Tuesday 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study Soldiers' Nelson & Martinez Mr. Love,526-5229 5-7 p.m for devotions and to plan the upcoming year. Sunday 11 a.m. Contemporary Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Ball,526-1928 Free child care is available. Mary’s Mommies, a program Tuesday 7 p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 for moms and newborns-6 years old is the third Thursday, JEWISH 9:30-11 a.m. For information call Tana at 886-4360. For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. Protestant Women of the Chapel — All women are WICCA welcome to join PWOC for the summer study “Loving Sunday 2 p.m. Building 4800, corner of Harr and McNerny Arden Daigre/591-8021 Well” by Beth Moore. The sessions are Tuesday and Aug. COLORADO WARRIORS SWEATLODGE 19.The fall kick-off is Aug. 26. All meetings are in the Colorado Warriors Sweatlodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military Family members and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges are tra- fellowship hall, Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel at 9 a.m. ditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson Command Chaplain. Please Free child care is available, make reservations with call the following for information and directions: Charlie Erwin at 382-8177 or [email protected]; or Zoe Goodblanket at 442-0929. Jennifer Hamrick at Jennifer.hamrick2@ us.army.mil 16 days prior. For information contact Donna Castle, PWOC president,at [email protected].
Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture reading, the following Scriptures are recommended. These Scriptures are part Prussman Gospel Service Annual Revival Wednesday: The Rev. Ron Shirley from True of the common daily lectionary, which is designed to present the The annual revival is Tuesday-Aug.8, 7 p.m. Spirit Baptist Church entire Bible over a three-year cycle. at Prussman Chapel, building 1850. The theme is: Thursday: Chap. Daniel Middlebrook Thursday — Deuteronomy 32:1-4, 1 Chronicles 26-29 “Stay On The Wall.” Aug. 8: The Rev. John Harris from Bethlehem Friday — Habakkuk 3:2-19, 2 Chronicles 1-3 Speakers are as follows: Baptist Church Saturday — Psalms 57, 2 Chronicles 4-6 Sunday — Psalms 58, 2 Chronicles 7-9 Monday: The Rev. Earl Peterson from Bountiful For more information, please contact Chap. (Maj.) Monday — Psalms 59, 2 Chronicles 10-12 Blessing Church of God in Christ. P.K. Roberts at 526-7412 Tuesday — Psalms 60, 2 Chronicles 13-15 Tuesday: The Rev. Josie Funchess from Trinity Editor’s note: This week’s Army Cycle of Prayer Wednesday — Psalms 61, 2 Chronicles 16-18 Baptist Church is not available. Thursday — Psalms 62, 2 Chronicles 19-21 16 MOUNTAINEER — July 31, 2008 Community
See Firearms from page 12 unit’s arms room. However, unit commanders can give permission Absentee voting privately owned weapons and for Soldiers E-4 and below who ammunition is authorized. do not reside in the barracks These authorized purposes are: permission to store their privately acceptable practice purchase or sale of the weapon; owned weapons in their on or off use at an authorized range, hunting post quarters. See FC regulation Voting Assistance Office of that time felt that those Soldiers who area, fishing area or recreation 210-18, chapter 2-8 for the unit were fighting for the survival of their area; use at an authorized commander’s responsibilities. nation should have the right to be heard off-post facility; or repair and Soldiers in the grade E-5 Did you know that absentee voting in the forthcoming elections. With over maintenance of the weapon. and above, who do not live in has not always been an accepted practice, a million citizen-Soldiers deployed Transportation must be government barracks, may store especially for the Soldier who was away during this time of grave national crisis, directly from the authorized their privately owned firearms in from home? The 1864 presidential politicians sought to make provisions storage location, to the authorized their on or off-post quarters or elections represented the first time in for Soldier suffrage. range, hunting area, fishing area, off-post housing. If at any time American history in which deployed While there was a great division or off-post activity, and return. a commander has a reasonable Soldiers were able to cast their vote. along party lines as whether to allow While on Fort Carson, weapons belief that Soldiers pose a danger Unlike the way today’s voting absentee voting, eventually most states will be transported in the trunk of to themselves or others, a procedures have adopted to our modern did pass acts or amendments to allow the vehicle or the covered bed commander may order the Soldiers and mobile way of life, making it much their deployed constituents to vote. The of a truck. If the vehicle does not to place all of their privately easier to cast one’s vote, back in 1864 this methods of collecting the votes were have a trunk or covered bed, the owned weapons into the unit was not the case. Up to and during the almost as varied as the number of weapon shall be in open view arms room. No person is allowed early Civil War years, state constitutions states themselves. Many sent election in the passenger compartment. to store a privately owned weapon precluded voting outside of one’s home officials to the Soldiers in order to All ammunition will be in a in a vehicle, and no person district. Before absentee voting could be poll them directly, while other states container, separate from any may store a loaded firearm. extended, much had to change in the used proxy systems. firearm. All weapons being One final note, state and political climate of the day. In the intervening 144 years, much transported will be unloaded. The county issued concealed weapons Prior to the Civil War that had never as changed to accommodate the Soldier FC form 66 must be with the permits are not valid on the been a conflict in which so many citizen- voter. Do not miss your opportunity to weapon while being transported. installation. Only the installation Soldiers were absent from their homes. participate in this year’s electoral process. How do I store my privately commander may authorize carrying Citizens in the mid 19th Century were Be smart and do your part- vote. owned weapon? Soldiers living of concealed weapons on post. not as mobile as we are today. Therefore, Get registered and exercises your in the barracks must store their Fort Carson regulation 210-18 local and state laws made no provisions right to vote. privately owned weapons and can be found on the Fort Carson for absentee voting. Contact your Unit Voting Assistance ammunition in their unit’s arms Web site under the Fort Carson Part of our military tradition is the Officer for assistance. If your battle room. All Soldiers in the grade of Users, Forms and Publications tab, notion that our Army is composed of buddy is deployed, ask him or her if E-4 and below must store their or at: http://www.carson.army. citizen-Soldiers. Many politicians they have registered. privately owned firearms in their mil/mpd/FC%20Regs%202.html. Community briefs July 31, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 17
Miscellaneous donations: Lou Ann Armstrong, Garrison Resource Management; Helen Crow, Bureau of Land The Fort Carson Grant Library — will be Management; Carl DeFranco, Army Space and closed until Aug. 12 to install new carpeting. Missile Defense Command; Joshua Terrell, The Family Fun Program originally scheduled Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and for the library will take place at the Freedom Security, Range Division; Theresa Dixon, Provost Performing Arts Center on Specker Avenue and Marshal’s Office; Danette Wyatt, Directorate of Ellis Street instead. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Child and Youth Services; Vicki Craig, Directorate of The Fort Carson Technology Exposition — will Information Management and Genalee Coca, Dental be held Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Activity. To donate annual leave under VLTP, contact Alternate Escapes. All Fort Carson personnel are the Garrison Resource Management office at invited to attend at no fee and complimentary 526-1841/1839 or [email protected] to refreshments will be provided. Preview the latest obtain form OMP-630A, “Request to Donate Annual advances in information technology. There will be Leave,” or the OMP-630B for an outside agency. more than 25 exhibitors demonstrating the latest in electronic countermeasures, electronic warfare, Department of Defense civilian employees — telecommunication solutions, automated storage and wishing to deploy in support of the Global War on retrieval solutions, printing and imaging equipment, Terrorism, particularly in Iraq or Afghanistan, to video conferencing, and more. Demonstrations and assist in the rebuilding of these countries, are giveaways will be available while supplies last. encouraged to investigate the possibilities. Pre-register for the event and avoid lines at check-in Information on building an increased civilian at www.FederalEvents.com. For more information deployment capacity can be found on the Web site or to request a company or technology, contact: www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/pr080212 Lori Aldridge at 301-596-8899, ext. 248 or capacity.pdf. Installation Management Command [email protected]. Human Resources point of contact is Diane Blakely, (703) 602-1695. Volunteer Roundup — The American Red Cross, Claims against the estate —With deepest regrets Fort Carson Station needs your help. Over the next to the family of Sgt. Edgar Williams Dykes, six —12 months they will need an additional 80 Red deceased. Anyone having claims against or Cross volunteers to meet the needs of the Fort indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. Carson Community. Evans Army Community Luis A. Menjivar, 338-6724. Hospital has a need for those who will be willing to volunteer to assist in labs, clinics, wards, records, Fabulous Spouses Social Group — is a group pharmacy and at the information booth. Dental for the spouses of Soldiers who suffer from clinics will need volunteers to assist as receptionists. traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress The Red Cross Office needs willing hands to answer disorder. The social group has activities such the phones, help with the history preservation and as getting massages, having coffee, taking bike rides and hiking. Meetings are held at Healer teach ideals such as honesty, good citizenship other tasks, and there is a great need for those who and respect. For more information, please would be willing to spend time with our wounded Chapel at Evans Army Community Hospital, the second Wednesday of each month from 4:30-5 contact Tina Thorn at 382-4917 or e-mail warriors. The Fort Carson office is located on Ellis [email protected]. Street in building 1217 next to the Welcome and p.m. or 6 p.m. For more information contact Consumer Hotline — Are you about to buy a car, Farewell Center. Their office hours are from 8 a.m. Jackie Skinner at 261-1011. home, computer or other high-dollar item? Call — 4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Their phone number Fort Carson Girl Scout Service Unit 17 — the Fort Carson Consumer Hotline at 526-6827 is 526-2311. Call and make an appointment for serves girls who: (1) attend school on Fort Carson; with financial questions. A financial advisor will your interview and application process. There is a (2) live on Fort Carson; or (3) whose return your call as soon as possible, within 48 volunteer position just for you. parents work on Fort Carson. Girl Scout troops are hours. All hotline information is kept confidential. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service — available for girls in kindergarten-high school, ages 5-18. Currently, Fort Carson has the Spouse Support Group — Are you feeling is holding a “Patriot Family Salutes the Military lonely, anxious or fearful about this deployment? Spouse Calendar” contest. Nominators must write following active troops: Daisy 1071, kindergarten; Brownie 66, 929 and 1036, first-third grades; Join this group of caring spouses. To register call a 300 words or less essay explaining what the Army Community Service at 526-4590. Free nominee has done to support the military community Junior 1015 and 929, fourth-sixth grades; Cadette 1054, seventh-ninth grades; and child care is available for registered children. The during a deployment. All entries must be in by support group meets Tuesdays from noon-1:30 July 28. Nominees must be authorized to shop at Senior 561, ninth-12th grades. To sign up for Girl Scouts, e-mail Debbie Antonio at p.m. at the Java Cafe in Alternate Escapes on AAFES facilities. The 12 winners will receive a Specker Avenue. $500 AAFES shopping spree and the nominating [email protected] or call 597-8603, Motorcycle safety courses — All active-duty essays will be published, along with their photos, ext. 39. Adults who would like to volunteer with Soldiers are required to complete a Motorcycle in a military spouse calendar that will be available Girl Scouts may contact Roberta Samuels at Safety Course to ride a motorcycle anywhere, at all AAFES post and base exchanges in [email protected] or 524-2280. anytime, on or off post. Basic Rider Course is for early November. For a complete description The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation those who have never ridden or have minimal of the contest rules, go online at Command — is holding the 2008 Arts and experience. For a schedule or to register visit: www.aafes.com/Patriot_Family/essay.asp. Crafts Contest. Compete against the best artists and www.motorcycletrainingacademy.com or call artisans in the Army for cash prizes. For more Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian 380-1448. The experienced rider course is for information, go to https://artscrafts.fmwrc.army.mil employees — is currently being accepted for the those who have completed the basic course, have or call 526-3422. following civilian employees under the Voluntary their own motorcycle and want additional Leave Transfer Program, because of medical Cub Scout Pack 264 on Fort Carson — offers training/refresher course. Questions can be directed emergencies. The employees have exhausted all activities for boys in the first-fifth grades, to Ken Sundgren, lead instructor at 526-8045 or available leave and are currently accepting leave including sports and academics that help families [email protected].
Be smart, do your part, vote Voting is our civic responsibility; its importance cannot be overstated. Colorado primaries are Aug. 12. To vote in the general election in November, you must register soon — contact your unit voting assistance officer for assistance. 18 MOUNTAINEER — July 31, 2008 Community Phishing scam targets Families Stay safe Story and photo by per year, Colorado ranked 26th in Michael J. Pach 2001. According to Hutchinson, Colorado was number 28 on the of fallen list two years ago. When you first come to Fort The National Weather Service Army News Service or e-mail the information to an Carson, one thing you might and the Fort Carson Safety Office overseas Yahoo account. find surprising is the amount of have several recommendations for WASHINGTON — A “phishing Angela Sykes, an operations lightning you will see. In addition staying safe during thunderstorms. scam” targeting the Families of security officer with Army G-3, to starting many fires, lightning During outdoor activities, keep fallen Soldiers reportedly has con said that the scammers reportedly strikes can be deadly. an eye on developing storms. artists promising compensation in get the name of fallen Soldiers from “Next to floods, lightning Lightning can strike miles away exchange for information that might the Web, then either call or e-mail strikes are the number two killer from where it is raining. If you hear aid them in identity theft. Families with the same last name in among natural phenomena in the thunder, seek shelter immediately. The scam artist pretends to be the Soldier’s hometown. United States,” said Bennie S. “Stay away from tall objects, from the Defense Finance and “We sent word to all the OPSEC Hutchinson, Fort Carson safety and primarily trees, antennas and sign Accounting Office or the Army Human (Operations Security) program occupational health specialist. posts,” said Hutchinson. “Stay out Resources Command, according to an managers ... and asked them to According to the National of water because it will ground Army G-3 information paper. The disseminate the information to their Oceanic and Atmospheric you and conduct a nearby lightning Families of deceased Soldiers are personnel,” Sykes said. Administration, three people strike. Everybody thinks rubber informed that they are entitled to The Army Human Resources are killed and 13 are injured by tires will keep you from being monetary compensation in excess of Command asked that the field be lightning in Colorado in an grounded if you are in or on a $12 million that will be available to advised of the phishing scam after average year. In 2006, five people vehicle. That is not true. If outside, them in one week of responding to the the Casualty and Mortuary Affairs were killed and 15 were injured find the nearest low point and squat request for additional information. Operations Center learned what by lightning in our state, tying down do not sit or lie down.” The Families are instructed to was happening. Florida for the most casualties. While inside, stay off corded provide sensitive personal information, The Army Installation Management Many people believe that phones, computers and other such as Social Security number, date Command was notified of the scam, Colorado has the second highest electronic devices connected directly of birth, address and other facts along with the Family and Morale, number of cloud-to-ground strikes to electricity. Stay away from tubs, about the deceased Soldier. Welfare and Recreation Command. in the country behind Florida, but showers and other plumbing and They are instructed to either These commands then alerted Family with an average of 494,000 strikes remain indoors until 30 minutes visit the Army Human Resources Readiness Group liaisons to further Command offices in Alexandria, Va., disseminate the information.
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Being on the telephone during a thunderstorm is especially dangerous.” Hutchinson also warns about a phenomenon called the “bolt from the blue.” “Once a thunderstorm passes, everyone thinks they’re clear,” he said. “If you hear thunder or see a flash, count to 30. If you hear thunder within that time, the potential remains to get struck. With the bolt from the blue, the bolt comes from the back of the cloud that just passed and can reach up to 25 miles.” “Anytime a thunderstorm approaches, you should take precautions,” said Hutchinson. “On Fort Carson we have “Giant Voice,” we hear it go when lightning is in the area. Anytime you hear that you should try to stay inside and outside activities should be curtailed until the storm passes.” Visit www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov for more information about lightning safety. 20 MOUNTAINEER — July 31, 2008 Community Sustainability Tip Sustainability and Environmental Management Team Goal: Procurement — All Department of Defense and Fort Carson procure- ment actions support sustainability. 1) Purchase recycled-content products, such as paper. 2) Organic things are safer for you and the earth. 3) Invest in local goods and services — it reduces transportation costs and supports the local community. 4) When buying new appliances, be sure to purchase energy-efficient ENERGY STAR® models. Editor’s note: This column will run occasionally in conjunction with the sustainability program. 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State Games feature various sports Mountaineer staff competing but was merely a precursor to the 2009 State Games of the Olympic and Pan American Games as well as sports of America that will be held July 30-Aug. 2 in Colorado Springs. that have regional popularity within each state. With a huge assist from the Fort Carson community, the This will be the third time Colorado Springs will play host to the Lamont Spencer, Fort Carson intramural director, said the Colorado Springs Sports Authority had a hugely successful State State Games of America, having hosted the event in 2005 and post was more than happy to open its doors to the State Games Games of the West celebration Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 2007. Only two other cities, St. Louis (1999, 2001), and Hartford, because it allowed Soldiers on post the chance to compete This was the first time the State Games of the West was held Conn. (2003) have hosted the State Games of America. and fellowship with the athletes in the Colorado Springs area. and in conjunction with Colorado’s Rocky Mountain State Games. According to the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, the He said the level of competition and goodwill that came The event also served as a qualifier for the 2009 State Games of State Games concept was developed in New York in 1978 with the from hosting the games is an invaluable way for the post and America that will be held in Colorado Springs in 2009. Empire State Games. In 2007, more than 400,000 athletes competed community to come together. Athletes from 13 western states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) competed in a variety of sports over the three day period testing their skills against athletes in their age group.. Those sports included: the five- kilometer run/walk, archery (3D), archery (Target), badminton, basketball, billiards, BMX racing, bowling, cycling, diving, field hockey, flag football, golf, gymnastics, inline hockey, judo, karate, power lifting, racquetball, rock climbing, shooting, soccer, softball (Slow Pitch), swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, triathlon, volleyball, weightlifting and wrestling. Fort Carson hosted all or part of five of the events played A member of the Fort Carson Youth Center baseball team takes a healthy cut during baseball action at the 2008 State Games during the games. The post athletic fields hosted flag football and of the West at the Widefield baseball complex Saturday. softball competition. The post Special Events Center hosted wrestling competition. Garcia Physical Fitness Center hosted weightlifting competition and Waller PFC hosted women’s basketball action. In addition to the post hosting events many of the athletes State games feature various sports of the Olympic that grace the sports program here put their talents on display on post and at the other venues in town that hosted the particular and Pan-American Games as well as sports that sport they compete in. The post had many athletes that proudly brought home medals in the various events, proving that the have regional popularity within each state. competitive level of sports on Fort Carson is as good as any in Dancers representing the spirit of one world, one dance, perform during the opening ceremonies of the 2008 State Games of the West at Layout by Jeanne Mazerall the Colorado Springs area. the World Arena in Colorado Springs. 24 MOUNTAINEER — July 31, 2008 Community Soldiers compete in State Left: Capt. 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After playing more than 15 games of the camaraderie and friendship gained through a racquetball, he triumphed in both categories; placing 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) was great day of softball. first and winning the gold in the men’s 35+ category represented by three Headquarters and Headquarters The golf tournament, held at the Cheyenne and third in the men’s competitive B category. Company Soldiers at the State Games of the Shadows Golf Course on Fort Carson, almost proved Jordan qualifies for the 2009 Games of West held in Colorado Springs Jul. 24-27. to be a 10th SFG(A) nemesis. O’Brien, a 13-year America, leaving the Colorado sporting Capt. Cupp played on a Men’s recreation softball Army veteran did not take a medal, but placed fourth community and 10th SFG(A) with high hopes team while Sgt. 1st Class O’Brien played in the in the Men’s Flight 10+ handicap category. for the next competition. Men’s competitive golf tournament and Staff Sgt. Jordan, an 18-year Army veteran, played at the Editor’s Note: First names have been omitted Jordan played in two Men’s racquetball categories. Lynmar Racquet and Health Club in Colorado per the request of the command and Soldiers. The Games opened at the World Arena with the grandeur worthy of this Olympic town. Fort Carson Soldiers walked along-side athletes from 13 different states and competed against the best the West had to offer. Athletes ranged from ages 5-87, competing in 31 different sporting events throughout the weekend. More than 6,500 athletes participated in the Games with more than 109 Colorado cities and towns represented. Combined with Colorado’s Rocky Mountain State Games, this event served as a qualifier for the 2009 State Games of America to be held July 30-Aug. 2, in Colorado Springs. 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Motor vehicle crimes __4_ servicemembers were cited for failure to __1_ servicemember was cited for disorderly __1_ servicemember was cited for a traffic obey a general order. conduct. accident resulting in damage to __1_ servicemember was cited for larceny of __2_ civilians were cited for violation of government property. government funds. restraining order. __2_ servicemembers were cited for abandonment __1_ servicemember was cited for fraud involving __2_ civilians were cited for shoplifting. of a motor vehicle. temporary duty pay. __2_ civilians were cited for larceny of government __1_ servicemember was cited for driving __2_ servicemembers were cited for providing property. a motor vehicle with excessive alcohol false official statements. __1_ civilian was cited for harassment, content. __1_ servicemember was cited for disrespecting a physical contact. __1_ servicemember was cited for driving under noncommissioned officer. __1_ civilian was cited for malicious mischief. the influence __1_ servicemember was cited for simple assault. __1_ civilian was cited for 3rd degree assault. __5_ servicemembers were cited for driving __2_ servicemembers were cited for conduct __1_ civilian was cited for assault consummated while their license was under restraint. unbecoming a member of the armed forces. by a battery. __1_ servicemember was cited for violating __1_ servicemember was cited for restrictions on a temporary permit. drunk and disorderly. __3_ servicemembers were cited for driving an __1_ servicemember was cited for uninsured vehicle. aggravated assault. __1_ servicemember was cited for driving an __1_ servicemember was cited for unregistered vehicle. obstruction of justice. __2_ servicemembers were cited for driving __1_ servicemember was cited with expired plates. for disorderly conduct. __1_ servicemember was cited for careless driving. __1_ servicemember was cited __1_ servicemember was cited for a traffic for simple assault by threats. accident. __1_ servicemember was cited for __5_ civilians were cited for driving while their larceny of AAFES property. license was under restraint. __1_ servicemember was cited for __1_ civilian was cited for violating restrictions harassing communications. on a temporary permit. __1_ servicemember was cited for aggravated assault on Miscellaneous crimes a child less than 16. __3_ servicemembers were cited for wrongful __1_ servicemember was cited for possession of marijuana. aggravated assault. __2_ servicemembers were cited for wrongful __1_ servicemember was cited possession of hallucinogens. for obstruction of justice. 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Sports July 31, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 29 Fantoms show they are not invisible in softball Second Forward Support Company, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division’s Joseph Morrow accepts action congratulations from his teammates after blasting a home run during intramural league action recently. Story and photos by Walt Johnson “We try to have fun every game we play. We loose and play with an ease reserved for winning Mountaineer staff truly come out here to have fun and play the teams. After the comeback and the victory, it was game. We have privates to NCOs (noncommissioned like another day at the office and not an overzealous The team nickname is the Fantoms but there is officer) to officers playing on this team we are reaction to coming back and winning the game. nothing mysterious about the way the 2nd Forward out here for one reason-to try our best and see what “We have our ups and downs, but our biggest Support Company, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry happens,” Miles said. strength is that we will always play as a team. Division intramural softball team plays the game. “We don’t come out here each week to see if We have players on this team that come from all over The team has a solid defense, a good enough we can win the post championship, because that is our unit. We have players from distribution, from head- offense and a mindset that will make it tough to not why we play the game,” Miles said. quarters, and from other places in our unit,” Miles said. beat even if the team doesn’t have the most talented The FSC team is admittedly a very outgoing “We have players who have played a lot of collection of players on post. group of Soldiers and it shows when they play the softball and we have players that have played very Before a recent 10-7 loss at the Mountain Post game. This is a team that hustles on each play, little organized softball. We are probably going to Sports Complex softball field the FSC team was makes defense look like a birthright and can laugh deploy sometime in the next few months and being trailing in the game in the middle innings but you at itself during those times when mistakes are made. able to come out, and play softball has brought us would have never known it from the upbeat way the During a recent game the team fought back together as a unit and that will help us when we players continued to play the game. If they were from a three-run deficit without once giving the deploy. We may be spoilers sometime during the going to lose the game, it wouldn’t be because they impression that the team thought it could not win year. Tonight we would have loved to beat the Delta tightened up and thought it was a life or death the game and that is one of the things Miles says is team that is in our company but we may get them issue, according to Duane Miles, team coach. special about the team they have an ability to be the next time we play,” Miles said. MountaineerMountaineer EvEventent ofof tthehe WWeekeek Special Olympics A Special Olympics participant crosses the finish line during the bicycling portion of the Special Olympics Colorado Southeast Summer Classic held on post Saturday. The post once again played host to the special athletes, their coaches, family and friends as competition was held at the Mountain Post softball and football complexes and the Special Events Center. The annual Olympics is hosted by the Mountain Post each summer and the winners of the event are the athletes and the people participating in the games, according to officials associated with the games. Photo by Walt Johnson 30 MOUNTAINEER — July 31, 2008 Sports OnOn tthehe BencBenchh Lady Mountaineers hold tryouts for fall season by Walt Johnson 10-12 years old and 13-15 years old. Mountaineer staff Registration is also under way for the NFL flag football league Fort Carson is putting until Aug. 11. The program is open together a women’s softball team to active duty, retired military, for the upcoming Colorado Department of Defense and Non- Springs fall season. Appropriated funds children, (the Tryouts for the team are Friday children must be at the age limit at the softball field next to Forrest specified on Sept. 15) 7-15 years Fitness Center at 5 p.m. The team old. The league will have three is being put together to play in the divisions, 7-9 years old (recreation fall league that will play from Sept. league), 10-12 years old (juniors) 2 -Oct. 3. For more information and 13-15 year old (seniors). on the women’s softball tryouts call Registration is currently under 526-6630 or 238-4839. way for the youth soccer program There are a number of exciting until Aug. 11. The program is open events planned for the upcoming to active duty, retired military, youth fall sports season. Department of Defense and Non Registration is underway for the Appropriated funds children age youth cheerleading program until 3-15 years old (the children must be Aug. 11. The program is open to at the age limit specified on Sept. active duty, retired military, 15). There will be teams formed in Department of Defense and Non the following age groups: 3-4 years Photo by Walt Johnson Appropriated Funds children age old (pre-development), 5-6 years We Bad 3-13 years old (the children must be old (Developmental), 7-9 years old at the age limit specified on Sept. (Recreation league), 10-12 years The Denver Broncos team mascot spent some time with members of the 15). There will be teams formed in old (Juniors) and 13-15 years old Mountain Post Thursday at the World Arena during the opening ceremonies at the the following age groups: 3-4 years State Games of the West. See Bench on page 31 old, 5-6 years old, 7-9 years old, Sports July 31, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 31 See Bench from page 30 Holzemer. Also suiting up for the American League is current University of Wyoming (Seniors). The teams are being formed to Head Basketball Coach Heath Schroyer, participate in the fall youth leagues which the parent of an autistic son, former Expos will run from Sept. 13-Oct. 25. All youths All-Star closer Tim Burke, former Rockies participating in the program must have current Mark Knudson and Scott Randall, as well youth sport physicals on file before a child as former Cub Brad Stiles. Former Rockie can be enrolled. The youth center advises to Terry Schumpert will also play in the game schedule your child for a physical early. as well as former University of Colorado Fort Carson is currently holding tryouts Quarterback Joel Klatt and former NBA great for a varsity flag football team that will and Denver Nugget Walter Davis. be playing in Colorado Springs and selected Military personnel may purchase tournaments in the fall. discounted outfield box, pavilion, right field The tryouts will be held Tuesday and Aug. mezzanine and upper reserved infield tickets 11 at 6 p.m. at the Mountain Post Sports for their Family and friends for Colorado Complex football fields. The team is open to all Rockies games at Coors Field in August active duty and Department of Defense civilian against the San Diego Padres, Arizona employees of the Mountain Post community. Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds. According to the Colorado Springs Sky The next date for special discount tickets is Sox, there will be a Hollywood flavor when the Aug. 8-10 when Padres will be in Denver to American League and National League renew take on the Rockies at 7:05 p.m. Aug. 8, 6:05 their rivalry in the 2008 Legends game Friday at p.m. on Aug. 9 and 1:05 p.m. Aug. 10. There Security Service Field in Colorado Springs. will also be discount ticket games Saturday at The game, which is played to benefit the 6:05 p.m. and Sunday at 1:05 p.m. Arizona will Autism Society of Colorado will feature veteran be in Denver Aug. 12 and 13 at 7:05 p.m. and Hollywood actor John Ashton (Beverly Hills Aug. 14 at 1:05 p.m. The last discounted set of Cop, “Midnight Run,” Little Big League) games will take place Aug. 22-24, when the who will manage the AL and Denver sports Cincinnati Reds will be the competition. personality Sandy Clough, who will pilot the Rockies officials said it is easy to take NL again this year. Last year, Clough’s NL advantage of the discounts. When you want Photo by Walt Johnson squad was defeated by the AL, which evened to purchase tickets call (303) ROCKIES. Send it in the three game series at 1-1-1. There will be a $3.50 service charge per Scheduled to play in the game are former order. When ordering you must say you are Fort Carson’s Corey Beck, left, drops the ball into the basket professional athletes such as: Yankee standout military affiliated and provide the reference during basketball action of the State Games of the West Brian Fisher, Oakland A’s pitchers Bobby number 1064151. Seating areas are subject Saturday at Hillside Community Center in Colorado Springs. 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I played baseball, football, pole vaulted in track and wrestled. What would you consider your favorite sport? Baseball! I just loved the game from the time I played it. It got to the point where I would just not miss a game. I was the kind of person that would play two or three games a day if I could. What is your best personal sports moment? In high school my school got to the semifinals in baseball, but we lost. I took it pretty bad. We were winning the whole game and then there was an error that pretty much cost us the chance to win. It was my senior year and even though we lost the game, it was a great game to have played in. What really made it so special is that it was my last game in high school so I will never forget it. What other moment do you remember in sports? A guy I played with in high school is a good pitcher for the University of South Carolina right now and I remember hitting a home run off him when we were playing little league ball. What would you change in sports today? Professional baseball needs instant replay. Sometimes it seems like it is so obvious how the play was not called right. Whenever your team gets a really bad call, you just wish that instant replay was available so the call could be reversed to what it should be. When you are a diehard fan of a team you just want to see the calls go the right way. Photo by Walt Johnson <2856723)257+(/$7(67,1 &20387(56 7,5(6$1'5,06 1R0RQH\'RZQ 6WDWHRIWKH$UW 1R3D\PHQWIRUGD\V 'HVNWRSV ,PPHGLDWHGHOLYHU\ /DSWRSV 5LP6L]H µWRµ &KURPH6SLQQHUV 5DFLQJ5LPV 3DQWKHU0RVVD&UXLVHU:LUH 7HDP'\QDPLFV$VDQWL PRUH Story and photos by Nel Lampe red river hogs, colobus monkeys, Mountaineer staff Kori Bustards and vultures. A mister is in the African Rift heyenne Mountain Zoo is Valley; a coiled snack sprays a the nation’s only mountain water mist so children can cool off. zoo. it’s rated one of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo added top mid-size zoos in the country. a new attraction last month. The A very popular exhibit is the Sky Ride operates from 9 a.m.- African Rift Valley natural habitat 8 p.m. each day. The Sky Ride is near the entrance. The valley is an open air, chairlift-type ride complete with buildings and huts which takes riders over the zoo and built in an African-style, adding to provides a great view of the city. the ambiance. Animals seem to Called the Mountaineer, adults roam freely although hidden can ride all day for $5; those ages barriers keep the animals from 3-11 are charged $4. People can escaping. The zoo’s giraffe ride the Sky Ride without visiting population predominates the the zoo. An entrance to the Sky African Rift Valley. Cheyenne Ride is near the parking lot. Mountain Zoo has the largest herd A major new exhibit was of giraffes in captivity in the world opened a few months ago, the — about two dozen. The giraffes Rocky Mountain Wild. This natural walk around the exhibit and habitat shows North American approach visitors, looking for wildlife in a natural setting. A handouts. The giraffes are the only moose, mountain lions, Canada animals in the zoo that visitors can lynx, North American river otters, feed. Giraffe crackers are sold at grizzly bears and bald eagles the admission booth at the zoo’s are in the exhibit. entrance and at stands in the The $8.2 million Rocky African Rift Valley. Giraffe Mountain Wild is three acres. The Places to see in the crackers are three for $1. exhibit has a fire tower, with stairs Pikes Peak area. Visitors to the new Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit get Also in the valley are African very close to Montana grizzly bears. crowned cranes, meerkats, zebras, See Zoo on page 34 July 31, 2008 34 MOUNTAINEER — July 31, 2008 Happenings A fire tower is part of the new Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Zebras are in the African Rift Valley, a natural habitat exhibit at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. A giraffe checks on the newest member of the The new Sky Ride at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo gives herd of giraffes at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. riders a great view of the zoo and the city. See Zoo from page 33 private collection of exotic animals, which he Drive to the entrance gate for the shrine and housed at Turkey Creek Ranch and on the hotel show your receipt. and an elevator. Visitors can go to the top of grounds. It is now held in trust for the citizens The shrine was built by Penrose and honors the tower for a great view of the zoo. Just yards of Colorado Springs, and is one of the few his friend Will Rogers The 80-foot stone from the tower is the exhibit with Montana accredited zoos in the nation that does not monument is built of Cheyenne Mountain grizzly bears. Zoo visitors are just feet away receive public support. granite and uses no wood. Murals depict from the bears. Follow the path through Rocky Built on a mountainside, Cheyenne development of the region and photos about Mountain Wild to see a moose, cougars and Mountain Zoo has a 120-feet gain in elevation Rogers’ life. The tower provides a 360 degree wolves. Stop at the lodge, which has interactive from the parking lot to its highest point. The scenic view. The road to the shrine closes at exhibits and frogs, lizards and snakes, and zoo has many steep paths and walkways. 4 p.m. in winter months; 5 p.m. in summer. other small animals. The path leads to the A tram makes seven stops in the zoo, To get to the zoo from Fort Carson, take Grizzly Grill, a new eating place. charging riders $1 each for the whole day. Highway 115 to the exit for the Broadmoor Pony rides are available, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Seasoned zoo visitors take the tram to the Hotel, Lake Avenue. Drive west to the for $5. The pony ride is in Rocky Mountain Wild. highest point in the zoo and walk downhill to Broadmoor Hotel and take a right at the round- Visit the Primate House and see the hippopota- see the rest of the zoo. The tram is handicap about. Go around the hotel and follow signs muses and penguins in the Aquatics building. and stroller accessible, and makes a round trip for the zoo. The zoo is at 4250 Cheyenne Mtn. The zoo has elephants, snow leopards, through the zoo about every 15 minutes. The Zoo Road. Through Sunday, the Broadmoor wallabies and monkeys, as well as lions and tram runs daily from Memorial Day through Golf Course is hosting the Senior Open Golf tigers. There are birds and reptiles, frogs and Labor Day and on sunny weekends during fall. Tournament, which will impact roads near goats. There are hundreds of animals in the There’s a large gift shop at the zoo’s the hotel. Watch for detour signs to the zoo, zoo, including endangered species. entrance/exit, with zoo-themed gifts, stuffed or visit the zoo after the tournament is over. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has tree-lined animals, posters, toys and souvenirs. There paths and flowers. Children’s play areas are are also T-shirts and hats. included in the zoo, such as the “My Backyard,” The zoo is open 365 days a year. Gates Just the Facts which has oversize sculptures and a petting open at 9 a.m., close at 6 p.m. in summer. The • TRAVEL TIME — 20 minutes zoo, and a very clever mister that is a gigantic zoo closes an hour earlier in winter. garden hose. There are live rabbits, turkeys, The admission is $14.25 for anyone between • FOR AGES — all chickens and a pot-bellied pig. 12 and 64. Children between the ages of • TYPE — zoo Near the Grizzly Grill is the antique Allan 3-11 are admitted for $7.25. Children under 2 get • FUN FACTOR — ★★★★★(Out of 5 stars) Herschell carousel, which costs $2 per ride. in free. There’s a $2 discount for Soldiers and • WALLET DAMAGE — $$$ Of course, there’s food, ranging from their Families. Zoo memberships are available. $ = Less than $20 hamburgers to nachos, and lots of choices. Birthday parties and other parties can be $$ = $21 to $40 Bottled water and soft drinks are available as arranged; rent a site or the whole zoo. $$$ = $41 to $60 well as lemonade and ice cream. The Will Rogers Shrine is on the $$$$ = $61 to $80 The zoo was started by Spencer Penrose, mountain above the zoo. It may be visited by (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) owner of the Broadmoor Hotel. He had a large zoo visitors, but can only be reached by car. Happenings July 31, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 35 Pvt. Hazard by James Boroch Photo by Nel Lampe Renaissance Festival Jousting tournaments take place three times a day Saturday and Sunday at the Colorado Renaissance Festival near Larkspur, off Interstate 25 at Exit 172. This is the last weekend of the fest; see page 35 for more information. 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