Vol. 71, No. 27 July 12, 2013

Regional Command South 4th Inf. Div. assumes authority Story and photo by Sgt. Ashley Bell 102nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — The 4th Infantry Division officially assumed command of Regional Command (South) during a transition of authority ceremony Monday at Kandahar Airfield. After completing a 12-month tour in Southern Afghanistan, Maj. Gen. Robert “Abe” Abrams, 3rd Infantry Division commanding general, officially handed over command to Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. Several of Afghanistan’s top U.S. military and Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, second from left, 4th Afghan officials attended the ceremony, including Gen. Soldiers, as he applauded ISAF and ANSF forces Infantry Division commanding general and incoming Joseph F. Dunford Jr., the International Security for a job well done in Afghanistan, especially those Regional Command (South) commanding general, and Assistance Force and United States Forces-Afghanistan who gave their lives to this cause. 3rd Infantry Division Command Sgt. Maj. Edd Watson, commander; Lt. Gen. Mark A. Milley, commander of “It brings me great pride and honor to stand outgoing command sergeant major, uncase the the ISAF Joint Command; and Afghan Army Maj. among this amassed group of incredibly brave leaders, Combined Joint Task Force-4 colors during a transfer of Gen. Abdul Hamid, 205th Corps commander. who are fully invested in the security and governance authority ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Monday. The ceremony began with the arrival of the of Afghanistan,” said Abrams. “I am sincerely official party, followed by the playing of the NATO humbled by the sacrifice extended in both blood and Hymn and The Islamic treasure from all those this righteous fight; and we pray for their Families. I Republic of Afghanistan represented here today as hold you all in the highest regard and will never f and United States “We will continue to members of the coalition orget the generosity and hospitality to us during our of America national and the ANSF. time here; Rock of the Marne.” anthems by the 3rd build on the relationship “We are wrapping The incoming commander, LaCamera, gave his Infantry Division Band. up the 11th round of remarks to coalition forces as commander of RC(S). Milley praised our former (Regional this 12-round fight and “It’s humbling to be in front of this group of Abrams, Command Sgt. the ANSF of RC(S) warriors and the proud people of Afghanistan,” said Maj. Edd Watson and Command [South]) have proven their ability LaCamera. “It is also good to be back in Afghanistan their troops on an to lead and conduct among Afghan and coalition friends ... it is a incredible job done in independent operations relationship that has helped to shape and define me as one of the most dan- commanders have built.” for this 12th and final a military leader and a citizen of my own country.” gerous and volatile — Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera round,” said Abrams. LaCamera talked about his outlook on regions of Afghanistan. “There is a Pashtun Afghanistan’s future and extended his gratitude to He said their dedication and determination have proverb that says if you have jumped across a stream Abrams, his division and the ANSF forces. helped to make the future brighter for all Afghans. once, the next jump becomes easier.” “For every night there is a day that follows. The “Not only have the Soldiers of RC(S) defended Abrams also talked about how bittersweet his country now sees the light; this year is better than last the Afghan people, they have also enabled the departure from RC(S) has become. He said he had year and better than the year before that ... as General Afghan people to defend themselves through confidence that the 4th Inf. Div. is well prepared to Hamid says,” said LaCamera. “The terrorist are scram- the Afghan National Security Forces,” said Milley. take over operations. bling and the Afghan National Security Forces are truly “It is the growing confidence, competence and “Paul LaCamera is a warrior, a proven leader an example of our division motto ‘Steadfast and Loyal.’ capabilities of the ANSF that will allow the people and a friend of Afghanistan,” said Abrams. “He and “We will continue to build on the relationship of Afghanistan to live their lives without fear; and his team prepared well for the mission. our former RC commanders have built,” he said. all of you here today have helped to make that dream “We will never forget the heroes, ISAF and “We will continue to provide support for training, a reality.” Abrams gave his final remarks to RC(S) ANSF, who gave their lives in this noble endeavor, development and operations.”

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MOUNTAINEER WLC honors Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera

Garrison Commander: Col. David L. Grosso Warrior Ethos a guideline for a true Soldier Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Commentary by Spc. Andrea G. Meyer become a Soldier, you take an oath to defend the American Dee McNutt 1st Special Troops Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade way of life and the American people. American Soldiers Chief, Print and Web Communications: Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division are willing to sacrifice whatever it takes to defend that Rick Emert freedom, even if that means sacrificing their lives. Editor: Devin Fisher The Warrior Ethos is the four basic sentences every I will never accept defeat. Defeat means failure, and Soldier knows and the highlight of the Soldier’s Creed. It is American Soldiers are not failures. We all have our reasons Staff writer: Andrea Stone not just something we said in Basic Training every morning, for becoming Soldiers, whether that is Family, patriotic Happenings: Nel Lampe but it serves as a guideline for what it takes to be a true pride, or wanting to become a member of a team much Soldier set forth by those who have served before us, the ones larger than ourselves. Those are what keep us going. Those Sports writer: Walt Johnson who gave their lives so that you and I could be here today. See WLC on Page 4 Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall I will always place the mission first. When you

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From left, Col. Michael C. Kasales, outgoing commander, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Div.; Brig. Gen. Michael A. Bills, acting senior commander, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson; Col. Gregory F. Sierra, incoming commander, 3rd ABCT; and Lt. Col. Edward Ballanco, commander of troops and executive officer, 3rd ABCT; conduct an inspection of troops Monday at Founders Field during a change of command ceremony. Photos by Edward Martens ‘Iron’ Brigade changes command By Staff Sgt. Henry W. Marris III at Fort Carson and while deployed,” Kasales said. “Each of 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs the brigade’s accomplishments didn’t happen by luck. They Office, 4th Infantry Division were accomplished by an organization of outstanding leaders and highly-trained troopers.” Col. Michael C. Kasales relinquished command of 3rd Brig. Gen. Michael A. Bills, acting senior commander, Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, to Col. 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, and reviewing officer for the Gregory F. Sierra during a ceremony Monday at Founder’s Field. ceremony, thanked the Soldiers of the brigade for their continued Kasales said he was proud to have been commander of 3rd service to the unit, the division and the nation. ABCT and thanked the Soldiers and Families of the brigade. See 3rd ABCT on Page 4 Sierra “The Families directly contributed to our mission success 4 MOUNTAINEER — July 12, 2013

Rodeo kickoff

Photo by Sgt. William Smith The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard presents the to the nation and were recognized on the arena floor, and post Soldiers competed nation’s colors during the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days Parade, Wednesday, in in the wild cow-milking contest, Wednesday. The mounted color guard will downtown Colorado Springs. During Fort Carson Night, 57 Joint Task Force present the colors and participate in the grand entry each night of the rodeo, Carson Soldiers received medallions as a token of appreciation for their service which concludes Saturday.

WLC to one another. It is the part of the Standards from Page 2 Warrior Ethos that makes us different from everyone else. While our & are the things we choose to enemies will leave their weaker DISCIPLINE defend. Those are the things we Soldiers behind, we as Americans will not fail. help our Soldiers no matter what. I will never quit is the absolute Regardless of military occupation Battle Buddies true meaning of what an American specialty, every Soldier plays an Soldier is and the single most important role in our team. Your battle buddy is your best friend in the heat of important part of the ethos. Never The English author G. K. combat. There’s no better feeling than knowing someone quitting in the face of adversity and Chesterton said it best, “The true has your back when it counts most. But you may not finding a way to always accomplish Soldier fights not because he hates realize the hazards you and your buddies face off duty can be just as any mission is what makes American what is in front of him, but because deadly as the enemy. Soldiers so great. Soldiers and he loves what is behind him.” This ¶ All military personnel have a duty and responsibility to “look out Families — past and present — is our country. This is what we for” and “protect” each other 24 hours a day. have faced a great deal of adversity love. This is what we will defend, ¶ The Battle Buddy Program is designed to ensure every Soldier in times of war and have shown and this is what we will die for. I has another Soldier that works with him or is fully aware much resiliency to fight through will always place the mission of his daily activities and personal issues that may be affecting what they have encountered and first. I will never accept defeat. I his life. continue to push forward. will never quit. I will never leave a ¶ Battle buddies are empowered to take actions necessary to protect I will never leave a fallen fallen comrade. I am a guardian of each other, prevent unsafe or unwise actions and ensure Soldiers comrade. Whether it is in garrison or freedom and the American way do what is right, legally and morally, at all times. downrange, we have a responsibility of life. I am an American Soldier. ¶ A battle buddy is more than just a “social” companion; they are Soldiers who live the Soldier’s Creed and never leave a comrade behind. ¶ A battle buddy is responsible for intervening or requesting assistance if a buddy is in trouble or is in danger of committing 3rd ABCT was as a student at the College of misconduct. He is also ready to listen and lend assistance to from Page 3 Naval Warfare, Naval War College in his buddy, regardless of day or time. Newport, R.I. ¶ Encourage your battle buddy to get involved when he witnesses Sierra previously commanded Sierra said the ceremony was at-risk behaviors such as drinking and driving, speeding, texting 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, about the unit’s legacy and what the or talking on a cell phone while driving. 3rd Inf. Div., Fort Stewart, Ga., from future holds for the Soldiers and ¶ You have tremendous influence with your peers, and you can make 2008-2011. While in command, his Families of the “Iron” brigade. a positive impact on their risk decisions by reaching out when unit deployed as part of an advise and “I promise to provide the best they need help. assist brigade to Operations Iraqi leadership and focus I can to accom- ¶ Doing nothing is never the answer — make a move and always Freedom and New Dawn. After plish our missions, while caring for have your buddy’s back. command, Sierra was assigned to our Soldiers and Families,” Sierra Source: Command Policy CG-01 Fort Carson Battle Buddy the National Training Center, Fort said. “I look forward to forging a Program and Battle Buddy Risk Assessment — U.S. Army Combat Irwin, Calif., where he served as the team with the leaders, Soldiers and Readiness/Safety Center operations officer from 2011-2012. Families and attacking each mission Sierra’s most recent assignment that comes our way.” July 12, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 5 SHARP stand down empowers junior leaders By Sgt. Jessica A. Parker “The Army has always been on the forefront of for sexual harassment or sexual assault, it undermines 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public change; the Army is going to a proactive stance the trust and confidence that Soldiers, civilians and Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division instead of a reactive stance,” said Cory Wilson, lead Family members have entrusted us (with) as an instructor, Army SHARP program. “This program is organization to protect them,” said Moreno. “The Soldiers and leaders of 4th Infantry Brigade very productive, and Soldiers do not have to fear toughest war we are fighting right now on the Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, took a stand being raped or sexually assaulted, because the Army battlefield is not the one that we see outside or in against sexual assault and harassment June 21 during is taking measures against it.” the news, it’s the one that’s within our ranks with the the first Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and It is possible that increased numbers could mean sexual assault and sexual harassment,” Prevention stand down day on Fort Carson. increased awareness, said Staff Sgt. Dina Moreno, The goal is to engage and empower lower- Following the release of the annual SHARP sexual assault response coordinator, 4th IBCT. ranking Soldiers to take initiative to halt sexual report for 2012, Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, Army Soldiers are learning and realizing that they have the assault and sexual harassment, said Col. Brian Pearl, chief of staff, issued an order that all units will right to stay safe and protected no matter the situation. commander, 4th IBCT, 4th Inf. Div. conduct a SHARP stand down no later than June 25. “There is no place in this military organization “We are a family here, and there’s good and bad things in every family. Every family has to embrace each member of that Command Sgt. Maj. Danny Day, senior enlisted leader, 4th Infantry Brigade family,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, speaks with leadership on the Danny Day, senior enlisted leader, 4th importance of empowering junior leaders to take initiative to reduce IBCT. “We have a good family; we ask the amount of sexual assault and harassment cases throughout the Army. you to take ownership of this and take care of your family.” Replacing battalion-level safety brief formations with more personal platoon and squad-level briefings, puts the responsibility back into the hands of the squad and team leaders, Pearl said during a discussion with the senior leadership of the brigade during the SHARP stand down. These first-line supervisors know their Soldiers, and can be the first line of defense against sexual harassment and sexual assault incidents. “Its about the environment, it’s about trust, and it’s about empowering Photo by Sgt. Nelson Robles our junior leaders,” said Pearl.

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‘Steel Warriors’ sling load ammo

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Parker Chief Warrant Officers 2 Kekila Keuma and Alex Muksunov, pilots with Company B, 2nd General Support By Sgt. Jessica Parker Working in conjunction with a CH-47 Chinook Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public flight team from Company B, 2nd General Support Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, maneuver a CH-47 Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Chinook into position to attach the awaiting 450-pound Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Inf. Div., “Steel crate of ammunition that Sgt. Taylor Bruce, left, gunner, Soldiers from Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 77th Warriors” Soldiers prepared ammunition loads for Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade pickup and drop off. 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., prepared Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, demonstrated The importance of this sling load training was for pickup, June 20. their proficiency in sling load operations on Fort “to exercise the skills learned during (Sling Load Carson, June 20. Inspectors Certification Course) in support of the platoon-level live-fire exercise,” said 1st Sgt. Stephen Lavigne, the Battery B top enlisted Soldier. Sgt. Kurt Sgt. Taylor Bruce, Kaminski, gunner, Battery B, 2nd flight Bn., 77th FA Reg., engineer, was the Soldier on the Company B, ground who hooked 2nd General the 450-pound crate of Support ammunition to the Aviation helicopter, while buf- Battalion, 4th feted by high winds Aviation and clouds of dirt, as Regiment, Sgt. John Watkins, 4th Combat ammunition team chief, Aviation Battery B, guided the Brigade, 4th CH-47 to its target. Infantry Both sergeants are Division, certified in the SLICC. maintains The sling load visual training was a part of a contact with weeklong field exercise the sling including a platoon- load team as sized element live-fire it works to exercise. connect its load to the Chinook’s sling point during sling load training, June 20. Photo by Sgt. Nelson Robles July 12, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 7

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Miscellaneous Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation Air Force Prior Service Program — is open to DFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday certain former members of the military branches as Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. well as those currently serving in the Reserve and Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guard. The program has three categories of oppor- Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. tunity: direct duty with no requirement for completed Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. years of service; direct duty with a requirement for Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. completed years of service (plus or minus nine Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. months); and various retraining opportunities. The key element for those wanting to join through Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. the program is their most recent military job. Those (Wilderness Road Complex) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. interested can contact a local recruiter to determine Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed eligibility. For more information or to locate a LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. recruiter, visit http://www.airforce.com/contact- 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. us/faq/prior-service/ or call 719-548-9899/8993. Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed Self-help weed control program — Department of Defense regulations require training for people [email protected] when needing trash containers, trash Welsh at [email protected] for reutilization/web applying pesticides on military installations. Units is overflowing or emergency service is required. tools; or Rufus Guillory at [email protected]. interested in participating in the program must send • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays in Soldiers for training on the proper handling, Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center. transportation and application of herbicides. Once mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. Sign in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m. individuals are properly trained by the Directorate of • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan and the briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign in for Public Works base operations contractor, Fort Carson Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey. personnel being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m., Support Services, Soldiers can be issued the [email protected]. with the briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers appropriate products and equipment so units can treat • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — are required to bring Department of the Army weeds in rocked areas around their unit. Weed control Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email Form 5118, signed by their physician and training sessions for Soldiers are available the first [email protected]. battalion commander, and a pen to complete and third Monday of the month through September • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for details. from 10 a.m. to noon in building 3711. Products Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held and equipment will be available for Soldiers on a @mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon hand receipt. Each unit may send up to five people tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. at the education center, building 1117, room 120. for training. For more information about the DPW • Base operations contracting officer Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Self-Help Weed Control Program, call 896-0852. representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. Finance travel processing — All inbound and or email [email protected] for questions Hours of Operation outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it on snow removal, grounds maintenance and Central Issue Facility Yourself” Moves, servicemember and Family contractor response to service orders. • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at 7:30-10:30 a.m. inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. 524-0786 or email [email protected] to • Initial and partial issues — Monday- Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. request latrines, for service or to report damaged Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is located or overturned latrines. • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday- in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Support Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or • Direct exchange and partial turn ins — office assists Soldiers with room assignments and email [email protected] to request a facility, Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m. terminations. For more information call 526-9707. parking or regulatory traffic sign. • Full turn ins — by appointment only; call Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is 526-3321. Public Works has an incentive program to prevent able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building • Unit issues and turn ins — require recyclable waste from going to the landfill. 1430, room 233. During duty hours, Soldiers approval, call 526-5512/6477. Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards should call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number Education Center hours of operation — The for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson for after hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051. Mountain Post Training and Education Center, Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned for building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and every Briefings • Counselor Support Center — Monday- participating battalion receives money quarterly. Call 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 526-5898 for more information about the program. Tuesdays in building 1430, room 150, from noon a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson to 1 p.m. Soldiers must be private to sergeant • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second first class with a minimum General Technical 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday of each month at 840 O’Connell Blvd. from Score of 105; be a U.S. citizen; score 240 or • Defense Activity for Nontraditional 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is open to all higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test; and Education Support and Army Personnel Testing — active members and those interested in becoming pass a Ranger physical. Call 524-2691 or visit Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. future SAMC members. The club was originally a http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html. Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building U.S. Forces Command organization of elite noncom- Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — 217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. missioned officers but is now an Armywide program is held Wednesday through July 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 Medical Activity Correspondence Department for those who meet the criteria and have proven p.m. at Veterans Chapel. Class is limited to the office hours — The Correspondence (Release themselves to be outstanding NCOs through a board/ first 50 people. Call 526-5613/5614 for details. of Infor mation) Office in the Patient leadership process. Contact SAMC president Sgt. 1st Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to Administration Division hours are Monday- Class Ramsey Flores at 832-498-1402 or noon the second and third Wednesday of each Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [email protected] for information. month at the Freedom Performing Arts Center, and closed Thursday and federal holidays. Call Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is building 1129 at the corner of Specker Avenue 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details. responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort and Ellis Street. The Retirement Services Office Work Management Branch — The DPW Work Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to Management Branch, responsible for processing of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper the briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. work orders — Facilities Engineering Work and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the Requests, DA Form 4283 — is open for processing numbers and points of contact for services: first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing work orders and other in-person support from • Facility repair/service orders — Fort sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer Carson Support Services service order desk can be Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first- support is by appointment only, call 526-2900. reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergen- come, first-served basis. Soldiers must be within The Work Management Branch is located in cies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, 120 days of their expiration term of service, but building 1219. damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. must attend no later than 30 days prior to their ETS Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric or start of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRP Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. more information. process. The SRP Legal Office will only provide Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency powers of attorney or notary services to Soldiers Special Forces briefings are Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in processing through the SRP. Retirees, Family held Wednesdays from noon building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from members and Soldiers not in the SRP process can to 1 p.m. 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA receive legal assistance and powers of attorney at Special Operations Forces processes to include turning in excess property, the main legal office located at 1633 Mekong St., briefings are held reutilizing government property, web-based building 6222, next to the Family Readiness Center. Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. tools available, special handling of property and Legal assistance prepares powers of attorney and Briefings are held in building 1430, room 123. Call environmental needs. To schedule an orientation, performs notary services on a walk-in basis from 524-1461 or visit http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and [email protected] for receiving/turn in; Mike Fridays, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. 14 MOUNTAINEER — July 12, 2013 Virtual battlefield enhances communication with pilots Story and photos by Sgt. Nelson Robles cockpit and a ground com- 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team mand center that can work Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division together to service targets on the virtual battlefield. On the modern battlefield, Soldiers are not alone Soldiers monitor their in the fight. Army aviation is a radio call away to convoy and radio for support provide close combat attack support, but Soldiers when needed along the route have to know how to ask for this help. as the digital Apache circles The Digital Air Ground Integration program uses and maneuvers around them. the Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer system, “Through this training where Soldiers work alongside a combat aviation we hope Soldiers gain Dan Krueger, right, battle master, Aviation Combined team to improve communication skills. The simulator confidence in Army attack aviation and become Arms Tactical Trainer system, controls virtual enemy consists of a full digital AH-64D Apache Longbow familiar with techniques and tactics to help placement and movement during the Digital Air Ground them become successful on the battlefield,” Integration Training on Fort Carson, June 11. said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Keith Knicely, AH-64D pilot in command, Company A, 1st Battalion, 25th Combat hope they get the confidence here so when they get Aviation Brigade. During missions on a to Afghanistan, it is second nature.” deployment, anyone can call for CCA Some of the Soldiers attending this training support and generally it’s lower enlisted have already relied on CCA support during recent who radio for it, Knicely said. deployments to the Middle East. Others were “Many are inexperienced in communi- experiencing this for the first time, and having the cating with CCA teams and get caught up aviation team there to interact with and learn from in radio etiquette instead of just saying added to the experience for both groups. what they need,” Knicely pointed out when “It was helpful to have the actual pilots there speaking of his previous experiences. “We and speak to them instead of just a simulator,” said Staff Sgt. Justin Holmes, senior scout, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brian Howard, Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “For tactical operations officer, 1st Battalion, someone who hasn’t had any (deployment) experience, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, receives the training today mirrored what actually happens target information while piloting a virtual when deployed. It’s something everyone needs to AH-64D Apache Longbow, June 11. know; it is important.”

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Furlough mitigation Hospital plan limits pain for patients By Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Troth Medical Department Activity Clinics closed Fridays Public Affairs Office Primary Care Ø Premier Clinic The Department of Defense’s Ø Warrior Family Medicine mandatory furlough began this Clinic (consolidated week. As a result, more than 1,250 with Iron Horse Family civilians with the Fort Carson Medicine Clinic) Medical Department Activity will Specialty be out of the hospital and its clinics Ø Acupuncture/Chiropractic for 11 days, or 88 work hours, Ø Audiology from July through September. Ø Disease Management To mitigate the effects of the Ø Nutrition Care Clinic furlough on patients, hospital Ø Pain Clinic leadership developed a plan that Ø Soldier Readiness Processing allows the clinics to continue to see patients without compromising Limited appointments the standard of care given. — less than 50-percent, Mondays and Fridays “The furlough will not affect Primary Care the quality or safety of care we give Ø Internal Medicine our patients,” said Col. Thomas Ø Pediatrics Rogers, Fort Carson Medical Specialty Department Activity deputy Ø Allergy commander for clinical services. Ø Audiology “Our clinics will remain open and Ø Ears, Nose and Throat manned by the same active-duty Ø General Surgery providers who are there on other days. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Troth Ø Gastroenterology Capt. Andrew Gilbert, chief of Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic, does “We will lose the majority of our (civilian) Ø Optometry/Ophthalmology a pre-operative check on a patient. During the upcoming employees on Fridays, but there are many clinics that Ø Orthopedics mandatory furlough, the Fort Carson Medical Department are spreading out the furlough time (during the week) Ø Podiatry Activity clinics will have less appointments available. to allow us to carry on our daily missions.” Ø Physical Exams To keep in step with the rest of Fort Carson, the Ø Wellness Center majority of the hospital’s civilians will take Fridays off furlough days. So, instead of seeing almost 250 patients as their mandatory furlough day. a day, the clinic will see around 80 on Fridays during Reduced appointments “Friday is generally our lowest demand day in the the furlough. — about 80 percent, Mondays-Fridays Ø (Family Medicine) clinics,” said Maj. Ramona Decker, “Because we are not going to have our normal nursing Specialty Ø head nurse for Family Medicine Services. “But, we also staff, we are not going to have routine immunizations in Behavioral Health Ø wanted to follow what the post was doing, since a lot of the pediatrics clinic on Fridays,” said Tullberg. “So if OB/GYN Ø our staff have spouses who also work on post and are you need a well-baby appointment, it will not be scheduled Physical Therapy Ø being furloughed on Fridays.” on a Friday.” Occupational Therapy Ø On Fridays, clinics will be manned by active-duty The allergy, dermatology and neurology clinics Urology Army medics who will screen patients instead of have numerous active-duty providers. The civilian nurses civilian nurses. In order to compensate for the personnel there are rotating their days off in order to continue to Tips for patients shortages, the Warrior Family Medicine Clinic will provide appointments on Fridays, although they will Evans Army Community be closed so its military staff can join forces with the still have fewer appointments available than Mondays Hospital officials recommend Iron Horse Family Medicine Clinic staff. Robinson through Thursdays. the following tips to their Family Medicine Clinic will remain open during the “We are asking that on Fridays, patients make patients during the furlough: Ø furlough. Beneficiaries with acute issues may be appointments only for acute concerns, things that can’t Pharmacy — Go early referred to these two clinics. wait until Monday,” said Decker. or late in the day when “For inpatient care and pediatrics, our nursing staff “Nearly 80 percent of staffing of Evans Army patient volume is lower. For (members) are rotating their furlough days (during the Community Hospital comes from our dedicated prescriptions with refills week), so we will have (registered nurses) and (licensed civilian staff,” said Lt. Col. Eric Poulsen, Fort Carson remaining, call 524-4081. Ø practical nurses) available throughout the week,” said Medical Department Activity deputy commander for Use Secure Messaging Lt. Col. Julie Tullberg, Department of Medicine chief. administration. “On furlough days, there will be some Service — SMS is a web- Even with the consolidation, the clinics will not increases in wait times and fewer appointments, but based tool that allows patients be at full staffing on furlough days. This means they we have made every effort to minimize the impact on to ask questions, request will not be able to see the same number of patients as our patients.” refills, or search for patient on a normal day. Pediatrics has 12 providers who each While the majority of the hospital’s civilian staff information. Register with see an average of 17-20 patients a day. Of those 12, only are scheduled to work one less day a week through primary health care provider. Ø four providers are active duty and will be working on the September, more than 330 civilians will not be affected Schedule appointments by the furlough. Monday-Thursday — when “We have exemptions that are in place that enable clinics are operating at higher us to continue our critical missions, such as inpatient capability. Fridays will be “We will lose the majority of services and (obstetrics),” said Rogers. “These primarily limited to acute/ exemptions were determined on a strictly clinical basis, urgent needs. Ø our (civilian) employees on of what areas needed to be open.” Use the Emergency Room The hospital leadership has included in its only for emergencies. furlough mitigation plan contingencies for when staff Fridays, but there are many members must work past their regular duty day. “Overtime is not something that we are going to clinics that are spreading out disregard, we know that we are going to need overtime,” said Rogers. “If we have mothers that are laboring we the furlough time (during have to have staff present. We are not going to send someone home just because of the furlough. Patient the week) to allow us to carry care will always come first, and we will be able to allow overtime in those cases.” on our daily missions.” “We want our patients to know a few things,” said — Col. Thomas Rogers Decker. “If they need care on Friday, we are open and here for them, and the quality of care they receive on furlough days will be equal to any other day.” 16 MOUNTAINEER — July 12, 2013 Garbage in, compost out New service collects food waste Story and photo by Susan C. Galentine Bestway Disposal for collection of the food Units, directorates and tenants interested in Directorate of Public Works public relations waste. Daily collection runs are made to the Wolf, composting at their facilities can call the Stack and Warfighter dining facilities to pick up Directorate of Public Works pollution prevention Reaching the goal of net zero waste at Fort pre-consumer food waste and what was left on coordinator at 526-4340 for more information. Carson is getting a boost through a waste service patron’s plates at the dining facilities. contract that began in May, which includes the The commissary will begin composting spoiled task of collecting compostable waste at several food within the next several weeks, when it receives fertilizer that is rich in nutrients, explained Bailey. dining facilities and the commissary. a large-scale compactor. Sgt. Donald Dew, repair and utility noncom - Six Nations, the new recycle and refuse “Organic waste typically is the second largest missioned officer at Wolf Dining Facility, 43rd contractor, subcontracts with local company percentage of municipal waste behind paper products,” Sustainment Brigade, was trained by the contractor said Eric Bailey, recycle program manager, when composting was begun at the facility. Food Operations and Maintenance Division, waste from Wolf DFAC fills both waste containers Directorate of Public Works. “Having large located at the back of the facility daily, said Dew. generators of that material on post, we Dew, a “born and raised farm boy” from believe it’s an easy approach to putting another North Dakota likes the idea that through his major dent in landfill-bound materials.” DFAC’s composting efforts, landfill disposal is Sgt. Antonia The dining facilities generate about 150 avoided and the food eventually becomes fertilizer. Moss, 43rd pounds of food waste per meal, said Jack Initiatives on Fort Carson, such as composting, Sustainment Haflett, DPW pollution prevention coordinator. can help drive community behavior. As the Brigade food At the commissary, nearly 70 percent of the installation invests in composting, Haflett hopes it service training waste disposed of is from food spoilage. contributes to an even wider push for composting — noncommissioned Bailey estimates that through the even possibly to people’s homes. officer in charge compost collection effort, up to 1,200 tons of The amounts of composted waste collected at for the Wolf food waste will be collected and diverted the three DFACs and commissary will be measured Dining Facility, from going to the landfill yearly. periodically to evaluate the progress of the program empties leftover Many items are compostable, to include and help determine if it should be expanded to other scrambled eggs such things as fruit and vegetable peels, Fort Carson facilities where food is served, including into a bin for meat, tea bags, coffee grounds, bread, egg restaurants, schools and child development centers. compostable shells and various paper products. 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Seven years ago, six people met in a room on the second floor of Army Michelle Slattery, Veterans Trauma Court Community Service to discuss the evaluator and professional research needs of Soldiers wounded in combat. associate at University of Colorado Colorado Out of that group has grown the Springs, addresses attendees at the Colorado Injured Military Support Colorado Injured Military Support Network Network, a statewide network with an at the Armed Services YMCA, June 28. email distribution list of more than 700. The group’s mission is to provide support and services to wounded servicemembers, to help them and operations officer, Directorate of needs those services,” Nugin said. bylaws or officers. Attendees bring meet the complex challenges they Plans, Training, Mobilization and Over the years, there have been their lunches, listen to speakers face as they continue their military Security. “To me, that says you’re not organizations and individuals at CIMS and have an opportunity to network careers or transition to civilian life. in it for the thanks. You’re in it for the that retrofit vehicles or houses for at the end. People have come to “Our initial focus was to at least peace and joy that fills your heart … injured servicemembers, offer counseling meetings from as far north as establish a (safety) net to catch some when (you) lose (yourself) in the services for them and their Families Cheyenne, Wyo., and as far south of those injured veterans who’ve fallen service of others. … Know that you are and offer scholarships or educational as Durango and Trinidad. … through the cracks, but at the same making a difference. You’re helping benefits. Some of the groups involved “Lots of folks come, and one of time, there are programs that benefit individuals. You’re helping Families.” have been faith-based organizations, the comments is, ‘I’ve never seen active duty as well,” said Nate Nugin, The goal of the monthly meetings some are charitable organizations and anything quite like this,’” Nugin said. CIMS co-facilitator and one of the is to connect different organizations others are individual practices. “The longevity of CIMS is really founders, and Family Enrichment and individuals who serve the However, if people come to CIMS impressive to me, that people continue Program manager for ACS. military, especially wounded with a financial motive, looking to to come with no expectation beyond The group celebrated its warriors. Sometimes providers may drum up business or find a new source finding out about other programs, anniversary June 28 at the Armed not know all the programs and of clients, they are asked to leave. individuals, organizations, that might Services YMCA. Fort Carson Military services that are already available. “That’s not the intent. The intent is be able to fill a need that they can’t.” Family Life counselors, as well as “The idea is that, for everybody to reach out and provide services and The meetings, at 11 a.m. the last representatives from ACS, Warrior that has a need, there’s probably a support to that target population,” Friday of every month at the Armed Family Community Partnership and program out there that might benefit Nugin said. “If you have a true desire Services YMCA, are open to anyone the garrison attended. (them), and, conversely, for every to serve those who serve, and it’s and no registration is needed. “I understand that this group has individual, organization or agency not for primarily financial gain, then “It’s a great program,” said Nugin. been together for seven years now,” that offers services out there, this is a place that you can come.” “The spirit of Fort Carson is at the said Lt. Col. Gregory Hardy, plans there’s probably someone who The group is informal, without YMCA every fourth Friday at CIMS.” 18 MOUNTAINEER — July 12, 2013 July 12, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 19

Soldiers of 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, sleep under the stars as they prepare to leave for a new location early the next morning during the brigade’s rotation to the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., June 25. Soldiers of the brigade would routinely have to pack up and momentarily live in the elements, as the brigade would jump multiple times during the simulated battle.

By Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch Prior to conducting the brigade force-on-force 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public training, Drawbond and his unit participated in Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division battalion level live-fire training. “It was definitely an eye-opening experience,” FORT IRWIN, Calif. — A monthlong exercise said Drawbond. “You have to be cognizant of a in the Mojave Desert concluded July 5 for more lot more, and know what the units to your left than 3,500 Soldiers from the “Warhorse” Brigade and right are doing at all times.” at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif. Brigade senior leadership said the Soldiers The training event, which began June 4, focused came prepared to accomplish any mission thrown on the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th at them during the challenging month. Infantry Division, conducting multiple training “Whether it was a Soldier pumping fuel from a objectives including offensive and defensive support battalion or a loader on a tank from one of operations, movement to contact operations, our two combined arms battalions; from the entire logistical resupply and key leader engagements. spectrum, everyone had to be on their game in order “In 21 years in the Army and 10 rotations at for the brigade to succeed,” said Koloski. “I think training centers, I have never seen a brigade combat the Soldiers at all levels were really challenged team come out with a better state of readiness or and they brought all of their training in their military to have been so successful as 2nd Brigade was,” occupation specialty to bear.” said Lt. Col. Andrew Koloski, deputy commanding Rinaldi echoed Koloski’s statement and officer, 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div. said while his Soldiers came into the exercise “Warhorse” Soldiers took advantage of the well trained, they came out of it with more wide open spaces at NTC to conduct training from knowledge and skills. company through brigade levels in order to prepare “The Soldiers are extremely well trained,” said for a hybrid threat. Rinaldi. “This is our second collective training “Training here gives us the flexibility to maneuver exercise, and I thought we were completely trained on open ground against a common enemy with after Piñon Canyon (Maneuver Site). We came out similar capabilities and maneuver through an urban here and learned a whole bunch of new things. environment while destroying an insurgent threat,” Everyone learned something out here.” said Capt. Nicholas Rinaldi, commander, Company Koloski said attending a major training center C, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd ABCT. is an important part to preparing for deployment. Rinaldi, who has been in command a few months, “Do everything in your power to come to said he cherished the training with his Soldiers. the National Training Center or go to the Joint “It’s great and I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., because

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Claims to the Estate not sell this product. TRICARE beneficiaries Sgt. William R. Moody — With deepest regret who ate Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant to the family of the deceased. Anyone Blend frozen berries in the past 14 days should having claims against or indebtedness to contact their assigned health care provider or his estate should contact 2nd Lt. Alex the Department of Preventive Medicine, Wood at 618-409-9244. 526-2939, to discuss the need for hepatitis A Spc. Ember Alt — With deepest regret to the vaccine or immune globulin injections. family of the deceased. Anyone having claims Exceptional Family Member Program hours against or indebtedness to her estate should change — Evans Army Community Hospital’s contact 1st Lt. Jennifer Meier at 524-4062. EFMP office increased its hours of operation to better accommodate the needs of servicemembers Upcoming events and Families. The new hours are: Monday- Summer food service — The Fountain-Fort Carson Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. School District offers meals to children without to noon. The EFMP office is located in the charge at Aragon Elementary School, located hospital’s Woods Soldier Family Care Center, at 211 S. Main St. in Fountain, and Abrams room 2124 on the second floor near the central Elementary School, located at 600 Chiles Ave. stairs. Contact the EFMP Nurse Administrator on Fort Carson. Breakfast and lunch will be at 503-7442 for more information. offered Monday-Friday from 7:15-8:15 a.m. TRICARE challenges — UnitedHealthcare Military and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through July 19. & Veterans assumed management of the TRICARE program for the western region April 1. There are General announcements no changes to supported benefits for TRICARE Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance beneficiaries and all existing referrals for covered Office is located in building 1218, room 212, benefits will be honored by UMV. Questions about and regular hours during furlough are 9 a.m. covered benefits or TRICARE coverage should be to 3 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Call 526-3963 directed to the TRICARE Service Center inside for assistance, or additional information can Evans Army Community Hospital or UMV at be found at http://www.fvap.gov. 888-874-9378. For more information, visit Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 164 https://www.uhcmilitarywest.com. needs scouts and adult volunteers who enjoy Changes to dining facility — The Evans Army the outdoors, camping, climbing, sports, Community Hospital DFAC has reduced menu helping the community and more. Contact options on weekends and holidays. Weekends Sara Ehrhart, committee chair, 785-226-0267, and federal holiday hours are: breakfast, troop(underscore)[email protected]. 6:30-8:30 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Water quality report — The Directorate of dinner, 4-5:30 p.m. The DFAC offers an Public Works has issued its annual water assortment of nutritious grab-n-go items quality report. Fort Carson’s water, supplied by during these meal hours: breakfast — assorted Colorado Springs Utilities, is of high quality beverages, cold cereal, assorted pastries, and has been for many years. The report can be hard-boiled eggs, breakfast burritos, scones, Community Hospital is suspending the over- viewed at http://www.carson.army.mil/DPW. muffins, fresh fruit and yogurt; lunch and the-counter medication self-care program. All School lunch and breakfast program — School dinner — assorted beverages, assorted self-care classes have been cancelled pending District 8 is accepting applications for the pre-made sandwiches, assorted pre-made further information, and training information national School Lunch and School Breakfast salads, fresh fruit, yogurt and assorted desserts. will be removed from the Evans Preventive programs. Application forms are being provided Call 526-7968 or 7973 for more information. Medicine Web page. Contact Preventive to all homes with a letter to parents. Additional Library program — Tutor.com for military Families Medicine at 526-8201 for more information. copies are available in each school. The offers homework and studying help from a Operation Mentor — Big Brothers Big Sisters information provided on the application is professional tutor, any time of day or night, free seeks children ages 9-16 from military Families confidential and will be used only for the purpose for K-12 students in military Families. Expert to participate in the military mentoring program, of determining eligibility and verifying data. tutors are available online 24/7 to help students which matches children with adult volunteers who Applications may be submitted any time during in more than 16 subjects, including math, serve as positive role models. Visit http://www. the school year. Contact Dawn Muniz at science, English and social studies. Tutor.com biglittlecolorado.org/ for more information. 719-382-1334 or email [email protected] for can also help with standardized test prep, Inclement weather procedures for Gate 19 — more information. Advance Placement exams and with college The Directorate of Emergency Services Immunizations for summer vacations — If essays. Visit http://www.tutor.com/military operates Gate 19 Monday-Friday from 5 a.m. traveling out of the country, ensure vaccinations for more information. to 6 p.m., regardless of inclement weather are up to date. It takes about two weeks to Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey — or road conditions along Essayons Road, which develop immunity after vaccination. Call the Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to is an unimproved road. Essayons Road is also travel clinic, 526-2939, to schedule shots. help minimize the impact of budget cuts on used to access several ranges and training Speed limit changes — The existing 40 mph medical care. Evans Army Community Hospital areas, so the road remains open during all speed limit on Butts Road between Wilderness receives funding based on patients seen and conditions. In order to notify the motorists and Airfield roads has been reduced to customer satisfaction. Positive surveys returned of the actual road conditions, two “Downrange 30 mph. Call 526-9267 for information can bring in up to $800. Help keep providers Road Conditions” status signs are now regarding the change. and departments and clinics fully functional. located along Butts and Essayons roads Same day appointments — Evans Army Call 526-7256 for more information. showing whether road conditions are green, Community Hospital Family Medicine Adult immunizations — Adult patients can visit amber or red. One sign is at the intersection of Clinics, Internal Medicine Clinic and their Family Medicine Clinics for all immunizations. Butts Road and Airfield Road, facing north, and Pediatric Clinic are operating under an The Allergy Clinic will no longer provide adult the other is on Essayons Road just inside Gate 19, appointment model called “Open Access,” immunizations. Contact your primary medical facing inbound traffic. offering same day appointments. Beneficiaries provider or clinic for more information Automated medical referral — A new automated may not be offered the exact hour they Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 264 reminder system is now in place for medical want. Call the Access to Care Line, 526-2273, needs volunteers for den leaders and committee referrals. Beneficiaries who are referred to a to make an appointment. members. No experience is needed. Training civilian specialist in the network will receive Homes offered to wildfire victims — Tierra Vista will be provided by Boy Scouts of America staff. a phone call from the Colorado Springs Military Communities on Schriever Air Force Base is There is always a need for new volunteers to Health System. The call will remind patients to offering six to 12 month leases to Colorado fill positions or just help out at various activities. make an appointment. If a patient has already made residents displaced by the wildfire. Call 683-3660 Contact the Committee Chair, Johnathon Jobson an appointment, an option will allow him to report for more information. at [email protected] or the Cub Master, that information. There is also an option to cancel Transfer military hospital or clinic when Robert Jepsen, [email protected] the referral. Unless acted upon, these reminders relocating — TRICARE Online users must and put Scout Volunteer in the subject line. will recur at 20, 60 and 120 days. Call 524-2637 update their military hospital or clinic location Triple Threat expands — The Southeast Family for more information on the automated call system. online each time they relocate. Transferring Center and Armed Services YMCA hosts Thrift shop accepts credit cards — The Fort military hospital or clinic affiliation in TOL Triple Threat meetings for Family members of Carson Thrift Shop is now accepting debit and does not automatically transfer the TRICARE military personnel dealing with post-traumatic credit cards. The shop, located in building 305, is enrollment in Defense Enrollment Eligibility stress disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reporting System. Thursday evenings at the YMCA located at Contact Gail Olson at 526-5966 or email Hepatitis A alert — An outbreak of hepatitis A is 2190 Jet Wing Drive in Colorado Springs. [email protected] for more information believed to be associated with Townsend Farms Contact Larry Palma at 559-376-5389 or or to learn about volunteer opportunities. Organic Antioxidant Blend frozen berries [email protected] for details. Donations may be dropped off at the store purchased from Costco and possibly other retail Medications self-care program suspended — during normal business hours or at the recycling locations. The Fort Carson Commissary does Due to fiscal constraints, Evans Army center located near the main exchange. 24 MOUNTAINEER — July 12, 2013 What do you see? Commentary by life and ask, “Is my perception of life realistic Chap. (Lt. Col.) Keith N. Goode enough to adjust to the changes that are Deputy garrison chaplain certainly coming or am I doomed to despair?” 1 Timothy 6:6-8 tells us: “But godliness In part, perception can be described as what our with contentment is great gain. For we mind “sees,” regardless of the facts that are before brought nothing into the world, and we can us. We expect to see the things we do because that take nothing out of it. But if is what we have always seen, what we have hoped we have food and clothing, we to see or what we have been told we’ll see. will be content with that.” “For we brought Our past experiences, through training, education, Here is the secret to living expectations and relationships, shape us — for good a life that is not frustrated when or bad — to deal with the daily details of our lives. perceptions are altered — nothing into the All things considered, a strong, healthy perception contentment with God and with of life is a good thing. It would be a miserable thing what God has given. world, and we if every morning we had to learn all over again how When we spend our days to tie the shoelaces on a pair of combat boots or if we focusing on our relationship found ourselves wandering around looking for the with the Almighty, we develop can take nothing dining facility because it was moved every night. an eternal perspective that Being able to settle into a routine is part of what naturally affects daily expecta- out of it.” keeps us resilient and helps us manage the stressors tions. A life of faith wonderfully we face in our duties each day. Halfway through 2013, shapes those expectations we — 1 Timothy 6:7 it would be good to take stock of our perceptions and depend on to make sense of how changes in the routine might affect our lives. daily experiences. It strengthens the perception of Lord will provide what is best tomorrow. Failure to do so may “catch us by surprise” and ruin what is important, yet makes sure that our outlook Does that mean we will experience no pain or our perception, leaving us disappointed. is not so rigid that it cannot bend when stress and disappointment? No, but we will be empowered to So, let’s think: What are we used to? The change demands it. react to those difficulties with a realistic expectation regular duty day? Four-day weekends? No oxygen There we find contentment for our spirit, that sees beyond the trouble and looks to the as we run up Signal Hill? Getting to go “home” minds and bodies. We are enabled to live in peace Lord for the solution. We look through the after work every night? regardless what happens in our daily lives, because difficulties with the perspective of hope. What is going to happen to your perspective we clearly see that God is in control. With this So the goal is to keep the proper perspective in when things change or when the unexpected perception, it is not the end of the world when your life: making sure you are “seeing” what is occurs? When the heart, mind and body are we’re called in on a Saturday, the budget constraints really there. Already there have been too many among distracted by ruined expectations, the opportunity for require a furlough or the relationship at home is us lose perspective, and, that has led some to make disappointment is very real. When perceptions of life strained. In our personal and professional life, faith choices that have resulted in greater pain and loss. are jumbled and confused, it is possible to come to the informs daily facts, and we know to be thankful As we face the challenges of the day, don’t point of despairing of life itself. Look again at your for what we are given today and trusting that the be “that guy.” Look closely … what do you see?

Chapel briefs Facebook:Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Office)” for events and schedules. Chapel Schedule ROMAN CATHOLIC Club Beyond is a program for military middle Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person school teens. Volunteers are welcome. Call Saturday 4-45 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 719-355-9594 for dates and times. Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Youth Ministries: Christian Youth Group for Sunday 9 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 sixth- through 12th-graders meets Sunday Sunday 10:30 a.m. Religious education Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Christopher/526-7386 Chapel. Call 526-5744 for more information. Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Soldiers Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Military Council of Catholic Womenmeets Friday Mon-Fri Noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Christopher/526-7386 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial First Friday of month Noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Christopher/526-7386 Chapel. For information, call 526-5769 or visit PROTESTANT Friday 4:30 p.m. Intercessory prayer, Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 “Fort Carson Military Council of Catholic Bible Study Women” on Facebook. Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Gee/526-7386 Knights of Columbus, a Catholic group for Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Heidi McAllister/526-5744 men 18 and older, meets the second and fourth Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 Tuesday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Sunday 11 a.m. Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104 Chapel. Call 526-5769 for more information. Sunday 10 a.m. Chapel NeXt Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Palmer/526-3888 Sunday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 Protestant Women of the Chapel meets Tuesday 9:30 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ EASTERN ORTHODOX Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available. Sunday 10 a.m. Orthodox Service Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Oanca/503-4340 Email [email protected] or visit PWOC JEWISH Fort Carson on Facebook for details. Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact Chap. (Lt. Col.) Fields at 503-4090/4099 for Jewish service and study information Latter Day Saints Soldiers: Weekly Institute Class (Bible study) is Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Veterans ISLAMIC SERVICES Memorial Chapel. Food is provided. Call 971- Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364 for information. 219-0007 or 719-433-2659 or email arthur.ford (FORT CARSON OPEN CIRCLE) WICCA @myldsmail. net for more information. Sunday 1 p.m. Provider Chapel, Building 1350, Barkeley and Ellis [email protected] Heartbeat, a support group COLORADO WARRIORS SWEAT LODGE for battle buddies, Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Michael Hackwith or Wendy Chunn-Hackwith at 285-5240 for information. Family members and friends who are suicide survivors, meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fallen Heroes Family Center, building 6215, Sims at 719-304-9815 for more information. Jewish Lunch and Learn with Chap. (Lt. Col.) 6990 Mekong St. Spanish Bible Study meets off post. Contact Howard Fields takes place Wednesday from Contact Richard Stites at Staff Sgt. Jose Varga at 719-287-2016 for noon to 1 p.m. at Provider Chapel. For more 719-598-6576 or Cheryl study times and location. information, call 526-8263.

Has someone in your organization recently received kudos? Contact Mountaineer staff at 526-4144 or email [email protected]. July 12, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 25 ‘Fighting Eagles’ look to complete mission Story and photos by Walt Johnson of (the) things I really love about this Mountaineer staff team is that we have players that can play multiple positions, and that gives us a The “Fighting Eagles” softball team has some lot of flexibility.” unfinished business its players believe will be Oneal said the team has some accomplished in September. returning players who want to take that The 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, next step and complete the mission 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry this year. He said he thinks by the time Division, team finished second last year and is the season is over in late August, determined to complete the mission this year, every team in the league will fear them even though it will have to overcome some huge and be intimidated by them. odds to do so. “I have a friend that plays on another One of those challenges will be getting the team and he made an assessment that, team to play at the near championship caliber it did once we get everything together, we’re last year, according to coach Sean Oneal. going to be a very intimidating team, and “We had some problems at the beginning of this I believe him. At the end of the season, year because we did not have enough time to the only advice I have for the teams is practice and get ready for the preseason,” he said. that when they come to play us, they “We had the same issues that most teams face better bring their ‘A’ game,” Oneal said. in that we have a lot of new guys this A 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry year ... and we had to figure out how Regiment, 3rd Armored to integrate them into our lineup.” Brigade Combat Team, 4th Oneal said his team is learning Infantry Division, batter how to work together to see what lines a single to right combinations work well. He said the center field during team spent most of the early season recent intramural action trying to figure it out, but is much at the Mountain Post better now than it was even as Sports complex. recently as Iron Horse Week in early June. He said the team is still fine-tuning but it feels pretty good about where it is right now. The 1st Battalion, 8th “This team has some great hit- Infantry Regiment, 3rd ters. We also have some pretty solid Armored Brigade Combat fielders who know how to position Team, 4th Infantry Division, themselves to be able to play good shortstop completes a force defense, and we have some pretty out at second base during good pitchers, too,” Oneal said. “One recent intramural action.

Mountaineer Sports Feature

Photo by Walt Johnson Colorado Rockies and National League All-Star starting shortstop Troy Tulowitzki lines a triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers Aug. 8 and the Sacramento River Cats, the base hit to right-center field during first-inning action Monday at Security Service Field Oakland Athletics minor league team, Aug. 22; both games start at 6:35 p.m. at Security in Colorado Springs. Tulowitzki and Rockies teammate Dexter Fowler are currently on Service Field. Free ticket vouchers — a limit of 10 per Family — are available at rehab assignments with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox following injuries. The Sky Sox Information, Tickets and Registration. The vouchers need to be exchanged at the host two Military Appreciation Nights in August. The team plays the Nashville Sound, Security Service Field box office, located near Powers Boulevard and Barnes Road. 26 MOUNTAINEER — July 12, 2013 On the BENCH Flames advance

The 2013 Association of the United States Army Golf Scramble takes place July 19 at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. The event will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Cost is $50 for active-duty or retired military and $75 for civilian/corporate players. The event is limited to 36 teams. There will be prizes, lunch and certificates for free golf. For more information, call Robin Wininger at 659-8498 or George Rhynedance at 237-1713. The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation has announced its monthly drawing winners. Congratulations to Sean Martin, the winner of the Thunder Alley Bowling Center’s drawing and Bruce McLane, winner of the Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club drawing. The 73rd annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo continues through Saturday at the Norris- Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. The rodeo, which gives proceeds to military charities in the Pikes Peak region, recognizes a branch of the military community Photo by Walt Johnson serving in Colorado Springs each year with Colorado Springs Veterans player, and Fort Carson Family member, Stefan Branham, 28, breaks through the a special day. There will be one show Friday line and races 70 yards against the Colorado Springs Flames Saturday at Harrison High School in Colorado beginning at 7:15 p.m. and shows Saturday at Springs. The Flames defeated the Veterans to earn a bye in the Colorado Football Conference playoffs that 12:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. begin Saturday. The Flames will play in the conference championship game July 20 at Cheyenne Mountain DFMWR officials have announced a High School at 7 p.m. against the winner of the Pueblo Steel and Colorado Cyclones game Saturday in Pueblo. change to the group workout schedule for July. According to officials, all group exercise classes, except kettle bell classes, will be free and older who wants to experience the mud and at least 30 days prior to the first day of the during the month as DFMWR prepares for some fun without all the run is invited to take part competition they wish to enter. In addition, changes to the program beginning in August. in the two-kilometer event. The five-kilometer students who are enrolled in Colorado colleges For more information on the free classes, course has more than 20 challenging obstacles or universities are eligible, as are U.S. military call 526-3107. designed for anyone 13 and older. For more personnel stationed in Colorado and their The Big Dog Brag Funner Mudder five- and information, go to http://www.bigdogbrag.com. Family members. The games have been two-kilometer mud obstacle course event is The 2012 Rocky Mountain State Games are organized in accordance with NCAA guidelines scheduled for Aug. 3 in Colorado Springs. looking for amateur athletes to register for with some exceptions. Online registration is Event organizers said it is a community July competitions. at http://www.coloradospringssports.org. activity designed to offer something memorable Online registration is underway for The National Physique Committee 2013 Tokyo and fun for participants. It is a day of food, athletes who wish to compete in the 35 sports Joe’s Colorado State Figure, Bikini Physique music, contests, mud volleyball, a children’s for this year’s event. The games will be held and Natural Bodybuilding championships fun zone and more. July 19-21 and 26-28 at various venues in will be held in Denver Saturday. The two-kilometer course has more than Colorado Springs. The event, which features military 12 obstacles designed for Families. Anyone 6 Participants must be Colorado residents for athletes, takes place at the Buell Theater, 1400 Curtis St., in Denver. Prejudging begins at 8:30 a.m. and the finals at 4:30 p.m. Visit http://www.jefftaylor.com for tickets. National qualifiers The next Commanding General Golf Scramble is Aug. 1 at the Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. The event will begin with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The event is a four-person team concept, according to golf course officials. Call Members of the Joe 526-4102 to reserve a spot. The golf course is Gentry Track Troupe, also scheduled to hold the last CG golf scramble from left, Cassidy Orton, in September. Rajon O’Quinn, Jason Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club will hold a Demo Thompson, Phillip Day event July 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thomas, Klohe Foster During the event, customers will get the and Michael Day, who opportunity to sample golf products from various qualified for the 2013 vendors. The golf course will supply range USA Track and Field balls, and people will have the opportunity to National Junior purchase the products they sample. For more Olympic Track and information, call 526-4102. Field Championships, DFMWR hosts a soccer tournament in August. talk to coaches, from Carson Classic 2013 will be held right, Anthony Foster, Aug. 9-11 at the post soccer fields next to Neil Hamilton, Greg Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. The Stinson and John Smith, entry fee for the tournament is $250 and must Tuesday at a practice be paid by Aug. 1. session at Fountain-Fort Fédération Internationale de Football Carson High School. Association rules will apply. The tournament The championships will have a pool round and then an elimination are held July 22-28 tournament to determine the champion. A most at North Carolina valuable player, top goalie and an all-tournament A&T University in team will be selected and individuals on first- Greensboro, N.C. and second-place teams will receive awards. For more information contact Archie Ngwayah at [email protected] or 678-431- 7454 or Christopher Ibay at [email protected] or 701-240-2511. Photo by Walt Johnson — Compiled by Walt Johnson July 12, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 27

Water World, a Denver area large water park, of American Soldiers — from 1861 to the War is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 88th Avenue on Terrorism. History Colorado Center is a and Pecos Street, off I-25 north. Call Blue Star Museum participant, and active-duty E 303-427-SURF for information. Tickets at servicemembers and up to five Family members the gate are $39.99 for adults and $34.99 for are admitted free to the museum through Labor GOutT those 40-47 inches tall. Fort Carson ITR has Day, and there’s a discount in the cafe and discounted tickets for $31. gift shop. The center is at 1200 Broadway in Denver, call 303-447-8679. The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo runs through Free Family Adventure Day at Bemis Fine Arts Saturday at Norris-Penrose Event Center, Colorado Celebration of the Military Child Center is Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Instructors 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road in Colorado Outdoors, hosted by the Sierra Club and lead hands-on art activities for all ages. Bemis Springs. Advance tickets for the end zone for Blue Star Families, is July 27, 9 a.m. to noon, School of Art is at 818 Pullham Place, just Friday-Saturday are $15 for end zone seats at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, across from behind the Fine Arts Center, call 634-5583. and $20 for grandstand seats. Walk-up tickets at Fort Carson’s Gate 1. Activities include day the stadium cost $3 more. Tickets for children hikes, nature walks, geocaching and scavenger Gold Rush Days are celebrated in Victor, July 12 and under are half price for advance hunts, and is for all active-duty Soldiers, 19-21 with gold panning at the Lowell Thomas grandstand seats and $1 for advance matinee Reserve, National Guard members, veterans Museum 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be food performance tickets Saturday at 12:45 p.m. and their Families. For information, contact vendors, live music, entertainment, mining There’s a $2 military discount for grandstand [email protected] or register games, antique tractors, old-fashioned games for seats for adults; call 635-1101, ext. 5, for at http://comco-color.eventbrite.com. children, a vintage baseball game at 2:30 p.m. tickets and information. July 20, a tractor pull 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 21, Stargazers Summer Fun Friday free concert by followed by the Gold Rush Days Parade at noon. Blue Star Museum participants admit active- Tony Exum Jr. Band, with Jazz Combo and The festival is free. Victor is six miles beyond duty military members and up to five Smooth Jazz Group, is Friday at 8 p.m. The Cripple Creek. See 2013 poster & schedule of Family members free of admission until theater is at 10 S. Parkside Drive in Colorado events at http://www.victorcolorado.com. Labor Day. The Fine Arts Center, the Peterson Springs. For information, call 476-2200. Air and Space Museum and the World Figure Elitch Gardens near downtown Denver has the Skating Museum in Colorado Springs are Blue Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra amusement park and water park open daily. Star Museum participants. In Denver, Blue Star presents a free concert July 20, “America Tickets at the park are $45.99 for anyone taller participants include Byers-Evans House Museum, the Beautiful,” at Security Service Field. The than 48 inches. Those under 48 inches tall are Clyfford Still Museum, Denver Art Museum, field is at the stadium, 4385 Tutt Blvd., call charged $31.99. Parking is $15. Information, Denver Firefighters Museum, Denver Museum 597-1449 for information. Parking is $5 at Tickets and Registration has discounted tickets of Nature & Science, History Colorado Center, Security Service Field. Outside food is not for $29 each. Take Interstate 25 north to Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, allowed, but food will be sold in the stadium. Denver and take Exit 212A. Molly Brown House Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Denver and Denver Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra will Colorado Renaissance Festival near Larkspur Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys. present its final free summer concert at is open Saturday-Sunday until Aug. 4 Bear Creek Regional Park July 27 at 7:30 p.m. from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., rain or shine. History Colorado Center has opened an exhibit The concert is a tribute to Journey. Bear Creek Regular admission is $19.95 for adults, $9 for “The American Soldier: A Photographic Regional Park is at 21st Street; shuttle buses children. Take Interstate 25 north to Exit 172 Tribute,” a national traveling exhibit of 116 are available from Norris-Penrose Event and follow the signs. large photos that capture unforgettable images Center. Food vendors will be on site.

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Frog Hopper. If the 100-year-old trains are Above: An antique, hand-carved a roller running, take a ride around the lake, enjoying wooden Merry-Go-Round has the reflection of the neon lights on the lake. been at Lakeside Amusement Ever ridden a coaster that has four Park for more than 100 years. individual cars? Try the Wild Chipmunk. The cars are cleverly named Dave, Simon coaster, Theodore and Alvin. The park also has a newer ride, called Right: The Cyclone the Zoom. roller coaster is a Kiddies’ Playland is a smaller park popular ride at the inside Lakeside, with 15 rides for children Denver area Lakeside enjoy under age 7 and weighing less than 100 Amusement Park. pounds. Rides include a coaster, dry boats, motorcycles, Granny Bug, Space ride, Kiddie Canoes, Sky Fighters and wet boats. All rides require one coupon, or purchase an Below: The lighted tower the ride’ all-you-can-ride ticket for Kiddys Playland at Lakeside Amusement — $9 Monday-Friday and $11 Saturday and Park can be seen for miles. Sunday. These tickets can be used only Story and photos by Nel Lampe in Kiddies Playland and are not good Mountaineer staff on the big rides. Many of the 40 rides outside Playland are also suitable for youngsters. State-of-the-art amusement parks are There are no costumed characters in fun, with a variety of gravity defying roller Lakeside and no water rides. But parking is coasters with cool names and painted purple free in the large dusty parking lot. An or green. But those parks can be crowded, attendant collects $2.50 per person for hot and lines are long. anyone over 2 to enter the park. Once inside, But there’s another kind of amusement redeem the entrance ticket for a ride coupon park, the old-fashioned kind, with flowers, and purchase other coupons to be used trees and a lake. There are plenty of rides, on the rides — it takes one to six coupons but the names are not so cool, such as per ride. Or perhaps more economical, Wild Chipmunk, the Dragon, Skoota Boats, buy unlimited rides for $14 per person Loop-O-Plane, Round Up or Heart Flip. Monday-Friday. Saturday, Sunday and Lakeside Amusement Park in Denver is holidays, the unlimited rides are $22. charming and nostalgic, much the same as it Lakeside is one amusement park that was 105 years ago when it opened. Known allows people to bring food in. Visitors Lakeside’s Wild Chipmunk coaster has four cars then as White City because of its 100,000 can eat under a shelter at picnic tables or that traverse the track — named Dave, Simon, white lights, the park was built on the shores at one of the brightly painted benches Theodore and Alvin. of Lake Rhoda. At night, the bright neon throughout the park. No glass bottles nor outlining the rides and buildings reflects in liquor is allowed, and no grills. the water, creating an air of beauty and If you want to buy food at Lakeside, it’s magic. It’s easy to see that this amusement available — standard park fare, as well as park was really special when it was new — slushy drinks, snow cones and soft drinks. Just the Facts with its art deco décor and trademark lighted One of the oldest amusement parks in the • TRAVEL TIME — about an hour tower that can be seen from miles away. nation, Lakeside has been featured on a Public It no longer has the swimming pool nor Broadcasting System program, “Great Old • FOR AGES — anyone the ballroom, where Tommy Dorsey’s Amusement Parks.” The crowd is composed of families of two or three generations, • TYPE — amusement park Orchestra made regular appearances. The Fun House, Boathouse, Tickler and couples and teenagers. Lakeside is family • FUN FACTOR — ★★★★★ The Chutes are all gone. friendly and lines are reasonably short. (Out of 5 stars) But other rides are still in the park, Lakeside opens in May and closes Sept. 8. awaiting a new generation of riders. There’s Kiddies Playland is open Monday-Friday at • WALLET DAMAGE — $$$$ + FOOD a Ferris Wheel, the Rock-O-Plane, the Flying 1 p.m., and the big rides open at 6 p.m. Dutchman, the wooden roller coaster — Saturdays and Sundays, Playland opens $ = Less than $20 the Cyclone. The Merry-Go-Round has at noon. The big rides are open at 1 p.m. $$ = $21 to $40 always been there, a large Parker Carousel The park closes between 10 and 11 p.m. $$$ = $41 to $60 Menagerie, with four rows of assorted The phone number for Lakeside $$$$ = $61 to $80 animals and magnificent horses. Although is 303-477-1621 and the website is the hand-carved animals are worn and their http://www.Lakesideamusementpark.com. (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) paint chipped, eager children get in line Lakeside is at 4601 N. Sheridan Blvd, for their turn on a favorite animal. near the junction of Interstate 70 West and They don’t make rides like this North Sheridan Boulevard. 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