Vol. 75, No. 20 May 19, 2017
Bringin’ the boom
Photo by Staff Sgt. Micah VanDyke A salute battery with the 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry arson Appreciation Night featured Soldiers throwing out the ceremonial first Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, performs a salute during pregame pitch, singing the national anthem and the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson activities Saturday at Security Service Field in Colorado Springs. The annual Fort Mounted Color Guard presenting the nation’s colors. See story on Page 6.
Mountain Post Warrior Memorial Fort Carson to honor fallen Garrison Public Affairs Office Class Ryan A. Gloyer and Staff Sgt. Adam S. Thomas, in the memorial stones. 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). The memorial ceremony is open to the public. Fort Carson will honor fallen Soldiers who lost Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, commanding Visitors are asked to use Gate 1, Fort Carson’s main their lives while deployed from the installation in a general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, will gate, located just off of State Highway 115. From ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Mountain Post be the keynote speaker. there, they will be directed to parking that will Warrior Memorial in Kit Carson Park near Gate 1. Since 2004, Fort Carson has commemorated not require access to Fort Carson. The main gate During the ceremony, four Soldiers’ names will Soldiers and Airmen from the Mountain Post who will close to both inbound and outbound traffic 30 join the 395 other Fort Carson Soldiers and Airmen have lost their lives fighting in support of overseas minutes prior to the event and reopen after the event who paid the ultimate sacrifice. They are: Staff Sgt. contingency operations since 2003. The ceremony will is complete. Christopher A. Wilbur, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry include the unveiling of the four new names inscribed No pets will be allowed at this event with the Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th on the memorial stones and honor the fallen military exception of service animals. Glass bottles and Infantry Division; and Maj. Andrew D. Byers, Sgt. 1st servicemen and women whose names are etched firearms are prohibited. Inside
Page 12 Page 3 Page 15 2 MOUNTAINEER — May 19, 2017 Commentary
Asian-American and Pacifi c Islander Heritage Month MOUNTAINEER
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arrison Public Affairs ffi cer ee c tt honoring contributions Chief, Print and Web Communications: Army G-1 out, accessing, developing and fully utilizing the individual Ric ert talents and backgrounds of Soldiers. The Army joins the nation in honoring Americans of Army leadership values the honorable service of all Editor: e inFisher Asian and Pacifi c Islander descent for their military and the service members. In May, a special acknowledgment Staff writers: Ale andraFlodin civilian service within the department. These individuals of Asian and Pacifi c American Service members, past Scott rater have proudly served in America’s Army from the Civil and present, is prioritized. War to current operations all around the world. Army leadership at installations and National Guard/ Sports writer: Walt ohnson The “Asian-American and Pacifi c Islander” Army Reserve locations will focus on recognizing Soldiers designation encompasses more than 50 ethnic or language and civilians of Asian and Pacifi c Islander descent and Layout/graphics: eanne a erall groups, including native Hawaiians and other Pacifi c their past exploits to present day mission support. The Islanders. There are now more recognized Asian and goal is to raise awareness and understanding of their This commercial enterprise newspaper is an Pacifi c Islander groups than in the past, with 28 Asian service and sacrifi ce made throughout history. authorized publication for members of the Depart- ment of Defense. Contents of the Mountaineer are and 19 Pacifi c Islander subgroups representing a vast not necessarily the offi cial view of, or endorsed array of languages and cultures. n in e e r s re nne r e re by, the U.S. Government or the Department of the The observance began when Congress passed a The Army will continue to leverage the strengths Army. Printed circulation is 8,000 copies. joint congressional resolution in 1978 to commemorate of a diverse, all-volunteer force to remain highly capable The editorial content of the Mountaineer is Asian Pacifi c American Heritage Week during the and mission ready. Asian-Americans and Pacifi c the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Offi ce, Fort Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address fi rst week of May. This date was chosen because Islanders are one of these groups. 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FTX develops expeditionary mindset Religious information pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 20 Policies and statements refl ected in the news and editorial columns represent views 404th Aviation Support Battalion conducts a fi eld of the individual writers and under no training exercise — Page 8 At Ease circumstances are to be considered those of 4ID Band, organist join forces Attraction the Department of the Army. “Pipes and Stripes” concert held at Organ Gym in Money Museum offers free preview of WWI exhibit — Reproduction of editorial material is downtown Colorado Springs — Page 9 Page 23 authorized. Please credit accordingly. Military Briefs Event Services available on Fort Carson — Page 10 Festival of hot air, lights — Page 23 Good Conduct Medal Beyond the gate Veteran receives award 64 years later — Page 11 Activities available outside Fort Carson — Page 24 ‘Packhorse’ Battalion connects with community Within the gate Gold Camp Elementary School hosts “Cougar Fun Night” Activities available on Fort Carson — Page 26 — Page 13 Rally emphasizes safety Sports is la lassifiedad ertising Motorcyclists participate in the second annual ride — Family member earns prestigious award 634-5905 Pages 18-19 Student excels in community, athletics — Page 27 Briefs o ntaineereditor Community Sports events in and around Fort Carson — Page 22 526-4144 Soldiers, ASAP enlighten local students A mock fatal crash shows the results of drinking ssifi e Post information and driving — Page 16 Featuring small business directory and a welcome 526-5811 Community Briefs home real estate section — Page 27 Announcements pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 17 Post weather hotline 526-0096 May 19, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 3 News LTG Hodges visits new MCE headquarters Story and photo by The 4th Inf. Div. is Staff Sgt. Diandra J. Harrell the regionally-allocated 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office division headquarters of U.S. ground forces con- POZNAN, Poland — Lt. Gen. Ben ducting multinational Hodges, commanding general, U.S. Army training and security Europe, conducted a site visit Saturday cooperation activities and Sunday at the new 4th Infantry with NATO units in Division Mission Command Element support of U.S. Army (MCE) headquarters located at the 14th Europe’s Operation Military Business Division. Atlantic Resolve. The MCE recently relocated from The operation is a Baumholder, Germany, to Poznan, Poland, demonstration of con- to increase the U.S. Army’s capacity to tinued U.S. commitment provide mission command for deployed to the collective security units in eastern Europe and enhance of Europe through the NATO allies’ and partners’ capabilities deployment of rotational to deter and defend against any adversarial units to provide a persis- threat and respond to any crisis. tent presence committed “It’s been 70 years since an American to the enduring peace and division has been in eastern Europe,” said stability in the region. Hodges. Hodges conducted “As (the 4th Infantry Division) begins a walk-through of the to celebrate its centennial and D-Day headquarters, joint op- (commemoration), there’s a strategic erations center and bar- effect; you are the first American division racks, and received an Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, center, commanding in central Poland.” operations update brief. very hard, and it was refreshing to general, U.S. Army Europe, talks with 4th He met with Maj. Gen. Jaroslaw Mika, hear him say that he is grateful for what Infantry Division Mission Command Element general commander, Polish Armed Forces we do here.” Soldiers Sunday during a visit to the new You have all the (PAF), to sign a PAF Noncommissioned Prior to leaving, Hodges expressed MCE headquarters at the 14th Military “ Officer Corps assessment. his appreciation for the support the MCE Business Division in Poznan, Poland. A collaborative effort between U.S. provides to the rotational units every day. responsibility of Army and PAF, the assessment identified “As the mission command ele- several key aspects of empowering and ment, you are responsible for everything done, you adapted and you’re making a division with strengthening the Polish NCO Corps to from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea …,” it work,” Hodges said. “I thank you for about a quarter of enhance readiness, increase efficiencies in he said. “You have all the responsibil- that, and I want you to know how grate- resource management and ensure compe- ity of a division with about a quarter of ful I am.” the manpower. I tency and professionalism within the PAF. the manpower. I hope you realize how The MCE serves as the intermediate Hodges presented awards and dined strategically important it is.” headquarters for more than 6,000 U.S. hope you realize with MCE Soldiers. The general also said the effort to service members conducting bilateral “It was great to have a conversation move an entire headquarters and estab- training operations and multinational how strategically with (Lt. Gen. Hodges) and see the big lish operations in a place that was not exercises with host nation defense picture behind what we are doing here,” intended for that purpose has not gone forces in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, important it is.” said 1st Lt. Patrick Bonner, battle captain, unnoticed. Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, — Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges 4th Inf. Div. MCE. “We are all working “Like American Soldiers have always and Bulgaria.
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SEI CSMNG 1/8 pageV.indd 1 12/23/16 1:54 PM 4 MOUNTAINEER — May 19, 2017 n eers re r s r ser i e Story and photo by Alexandra Flodin Mountaineer staff Top recipients More than 100 people were recog- Volunteers of the Year nized for their contributions to the Minimum of 750 hours Mountain Post during the Fort Carson Emmy Cole Annual Volunteer Award Ceremony Norris Cole and Lunch Tuesday at the Elkhorn Dr. Norman Cole Conference Center. Ursula Pittman The awards presented ranged from Morgan Wamsley volunteers giving more than 250 hours of Youth Volunteers of the Year their time in 2016 to those who amassed Minimum of 100 hours more than 750 hours. John “Jack” Chaffin “Thank you from the bottom of my Ryan Handoe heart,” said Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, Zion Levister commanding general, 4th Infantry Aidan McCabe Division and Fort Carson. “You care for Caitlyn Moldzik our Soldiers, you care for our Families, and I just can’t thank you enough.” Military Outstanding Volunteer Each of the 114 volunteers honored Service Medals was called up individually to be recog- Spc. James Butler nized and thanked for their contributions Spc. Jacob Coffman to Fort Carson by Gonsalves; Command Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, commanding general, 4th Infantry Exemplary Volunteer Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Crosby, 4th Inf. Division and Fort Carson, and Janet Gonsalves, Fort Carson Army Service Awards Div. and Fort Carson; and Janet Gonsalves, Fort Carson Army Volunteer Corps adviser, present Emmy Cole with the 2016 Volunteer Minimum of 500 hours Volunteer Corps adviser. of the Year award Tuesday at the Elkhorn Conference Center. Angela Bright Army Community Service (ACS) tracked the hours of Amy Chaffin 6,351 volunteers who contributed 187,763 hours saving Fort Terry Chapman Carson an estimated $4.1 million, according to Joey Bautista, States from Norway in February 2016. Unable to work until Kenneth Clothier Fort Carson Volunteer Services manager. she completes her immigration requirements, Cole turned to Irene Eblen The Columbine Award of Excellence was presented to volunteering to remain active in her community and to meet new Princess Goldey 85 volunteers for contributing at least 250 hours. Seventeen people. She donated 831 hours in 2016 to ACS, the Mountain Donna Handoe volunteers who contributed at least 500 hours of service were Post Spouses’ Club, Santa’s Workshop, the American Red Cross, Earnest “Jim” Heath awarded Exemplary Volunteer Service Awards and five adult a unit care team and a Family readiness group. Stacey Heisler and five youth Volunteer of the Year awards were handed out Garrison Commander Col. Ronald P. Fitch Jr. noted the Brooke Jensen for contributing at least 750 hours during the year. Two Soldiers importance volunteers play on the post. Kelsey Kivlehan were awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal “We are very proud of our volunteers. We have thousands Nel Lampe for volunteering time beyond the scope of their military duties. of hours donated by volunteers every year,” he said. “They are Erika Quinn “Volunteering keeps me busy and gives me a sense of absolutely vital to all the services we provide to our Soldiers Ron Rivera purpose.” said Emmy Cole, military spouse and 2016 Volunteer and Families.” Karen Sandoval of the Year award recipient. “If you’re new to Fort Carson, it’s Call 526-1082 or stop by ACS in building 1526 on Wetzel Rose Terrell a great way to meet people.” Avenue for more information on volunteer opportunities Anastasia Trueblood Cole is a military spouse who immigrated to the United on post.
Editor’s note: The following is a joint message from Navy Vice Adm. Marshall Lytle, Joint Staff J6, and John A. Zangardi, acting DOD chief information officer. fficials We are aware of reports of software; and, the attack. Unpatched or out-of-date ransomware known as “WannaCry” (3) Backup your data so you can systems are particularly vulnerable affecting multiple global entities. To recover your systems if they become to ransomware. increase our collective defenses across infected. Microsoft released a patch in The Department of Homeland issue the Department of Defense and federal March that addresses this issue. Security has previously released networks, we urge all employees to Ransomware is a type of malicious infor mation on best practices to take three actions: software that infects a computer and address ransomware. That information (1) Do not click on links or down- restricts users’ access until a ransom is is available at https://www.us-cert.gov/ ransomware load files in emails unless you know for paid to unlock it. The malware spreads security-publications/ransomware. sure they are intended for you; by “phishing,” luring unsuspecting The workforce should be aware that (2) Ensure your personal devices users to click on infected email attach- this malware could morph — do not let alert are updated with latest security ments and links in emails to launch down your guard. May 19, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 5 Military FORSCOM award winners 64BSB delivers lessons learned to Europe Story and photo by Capt. Scott Walters runner-up billing in the U.S. Army Forces and ships parts from Germany to the forced us to really tighten up our 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Command (FORSCOM) competition’s 3rd ABCT’s combined-arms battalions procedures. Using what we learned Affairs Office 4th Infantry Division SSA category. spread across eight countries from from that, especially with distribution The lessons learned preparing for the Baltic to the Black seas. of parts all over Europe, has helped us GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — the competition have turned out to be the “The competition rates you on tremendously,” said Chief Warrant Long days last summer preparing real reward, as the SSA now processes your command supply discipline, which Officer 2 Kyona Hendricks, 64th BSB their Supply Support Activity SSA accountable officer. (SSA) at Fort Carson for the U.S. Since arriving in Europe in Army Forces Command Supply January, efficiency in processing Excellence Award competition parts has been essential to are translating into smoother ensuring the brigade remains operations in Europe for supply ready to fight as it provides a handlers at the 64th Brigade persistent presence across eastern Support Battalion. Europe. As the regionally allocated These days the 64th BSB ware- land force for Atlantic Resolve, the house team normally pushes out parts as big as tank engines and as small ee A ar on Pa e 12 as washers to other units within the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kyona Team, 4th Infantry Division, from Hendricks, right, supply support activity its European SSA at the brigade’s (SSA) accountable officer, 64th Brigade Atlantic Resolve headquarters in Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Grafenwoehr, Germany. Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, But on May 11 it was Maj. explains how the SSA is processing a Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, com- tank track for delivery, to Maj. Gen. manding general, and Division Ryan F. Gonsalves, center, commanding Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, Crosby, 4th Infantry Division and and Division Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Fort Carson delivering some award A. Crosby, left, during a site visit of the hardware to the unit. The 64th brigade headquarters at Grafenwoehr BSB Soldiers earned the Training Area, Germany, May 12. 6 O AI ay
ky Sox alute oldiers Spc. Kayla Winslow, 4th Infantry Division Band, sings the national anthem Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Micah VanDyke all (types) of games, but I think there is prior to the Colorado Springs Sky Sox game Saturday at Security Service Field. n S Infantry ri a e o bat ea Public Affairs something special about singing for a baseball Offi ce 4th Infantry Division game. You sing for a lot of ceremonies, but this is ‘America’s pastime,’” said Winslow. COLORADO SPRINGS — Soldiers took She said military appreciation nights are center stage at Security Service Field Saturday important because it allows the military to build as the Colorado Springs Sky Sox held its annual camaraderie with the neighboring communities. Fort Carson Appreciation Night. The pregame festivities ended with a tradi- The Milwaukee Brewers’ top affi liate dedi- tional U.S. Army salute performed by a 15-man cates one game a season to show its appreciation salute battery. to the Mountain Post Soldiers, civilians and “It’s an honor to do what I do, what others their Families by highlighting service members have done before me and what others will do during its pregame activities. after me. It’s just a great feeling to know that The 4th Infantry Division Band welcomed I’m a part of something that keeps America fans to the stadium as they played several great,” said Spc. Phillip Miller, cannon member, songs. Once in their seats, fans watched the 2nd Bn., 77th FA. pregame ceremony as a Soldier-athlete threw Ensor said he enjoys the baseball and out the ceremonial fi rst pitch, an Army military cohesion. musician sang the national anthem as the 4th “Baseball and our men and women who Infantry Division and Fort Carson Mounted serve in the military go really well together; Color Guard saluted the crowd and then a we have tremendous support from the military cannon salute battery from 2nd Battalion, 77th Families that come out,” said Ensor. “Baseball Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade is all-American, our military is all-American; Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., conducted a salute. it’s because of what our men and women in After the game, fans were treated to a fi reworks the military do that we’re allowed to put on a show as a fi nal salute to honor Fort Carson and game at a ballpark. the U.S. Army. “Baseball is every part of America as The Sky Sox have held many military anything else, and our military is the same, appreciation night events over the years. so together it’s a great partnership with their “We changed things around to enhance the Families that love to come and watch baseball experience for the Soldiers and their Families in their local community,” he said. who come out to the ballpark. (The United The Sacramento River Cats, Triple-A farm Services Automobile Association) jumped on club of the San Francisco Giants, defeated the board to allow us to be able to provide a really Sky Sox 11-2. special night with fi reworks and all the pageantry that should be involved in saluting our nation’s military,” said Tony Ensor, presi- dent and general manager for the Sky Sox for the past 13 years. Sgt. Nathan Schrimsher, a modern pentathlete with the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program, threw the ceremonial fi rst pitch. “I just threw the fi rst pitch here representing the U.S. Above: Sgt. Nathan Schrimsher, Army and the World Class modern Pentathlete with the U.S. Athlete Program — it was such Army World Class Athlete Program, an honor,” said Schrimsher. “It throws the ceremonial fi rst pitch was military appreciation day, Saturday at Security Service Field in it’s an awesome day for Soldiers Colorado Springs under the watchful and Families to come here and eye of Sky Sox mascot Sox the Fox. be recognized by the local community and players.” Soldiers with the Mounted Color Guard led their prancing horses into position to post Left: The 4th Infantry Division and the nation’s colors prior to Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard Spc. Kayla Winslow, 4th Inf. salutes during the national anthem Div. Band, singing the national Saturday prior to the Colorado anthem. Springs Sky Sox game at Security “This is my job, I sing for Service Field in Colorado Springs. ay O AI 7
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Soldiers with the 404th Aviation Support Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, conduct radio communications training during a field exercise April 28.
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Soldiers assigned to provided every Headquarters Support Company, 404th Aviation opportunity to Support Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, test our limits — 4th Infantry Division, prepare to conduct and then some.” preventive maintenance checks and services on — Lt. Col. James A. Barber their vehicle after receiving nearly 6 inches of snow. May 19, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 9 4ID Band, organist join forces By Spc. Kayla Winslow 4th Infantry Division an
COLORADO SPRINGS — The 4th Infantry Division Band performed the second annual “Pipes and Photo by t un oo i Stripes” concert May 7 at the Organ Gym in downtown “This song takes me home,” Bauer told the audience Members of the 4th Infantry Division Band perform during Colorado Springs. as the band prepared to play “America the Beautiful.” the second annual “Pipes and Stripes” concert May 7 at the This concert was different from most, because the He described his personal connection with the song Immanuel Lutheran Church in downtown Colorado Springs. band performed alongside a traditional theatre pipe and shared that he would soon be transitioning to The concert featured organist Jim Calm, who played an organ played by organist Jim Calm. The concert his next duty station at Fort Jackson in his home state organ built by theatre organist Joel Kremer from parts he included primarily standard military marches by of South Carolina. acquired over a number of years. composers such as John Philip Sousa. The concert was the first performance as an Army The upbeat melodies were familiar to audience musician for Spc. Meghan Dempster. installed at the location shortly after his death so that member Ken Hampton, who served in the 3rd Infantry The flutist graduated from basic training in it could be enjoyed by audiences. This is the second Division during the Korean War. December and joined the 4th Infantry Division Band straight year the 4th Infantry Division Band has joined “I can’t tell you how many pounds of boot leather I at Fort Carson just over a month ago. the organist for a performance at the Organ Gym. wore off marching to some of those tunes,” Hampton said. “The audience was very receptive and engaged,” “It is a real honor for me to play a concert with the Each march included a short section that featured she said. “It seemed like pretty much everyone had 4th Infantry Division Band. It’s fun taking the organ the unique sound of the organ. In addition, Calm played some affiliation with a branch of the military. I know and blending it with what the band does,” Calm said. several solo pieces during the concert to showcase the they really liked hearing the service songs.” “People in this town love the pipe organ, they love variety of sounds the instrument can produce. Before The organ is housed in a school gymnasium main- music, and they love the band.” each selection, Chief Warrant Officer 3 George T. Bauer, tained by Immanuel Lutheran Church. The music director The concert closed with the National March, John band commander, or band 1st Sgt. Tom MacTaggart at the church, Donald Zimmerman, explained that the Philip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever!” Information shared a personal anecdote or a few words about the organ was built by theatre organist Joel Kremer from about other appearances by the 4th Infantry Division Band history of the tune to set the tone. parts he acquired over a number of years, and was is available at http://www.facebook.com/4IDBand.
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Military Of note in the education center, building 1117, room 112. Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Career Free commercial driver’s license training — Briefs Skills Program — The 12-week program partners Teamsters Military Assistance Program/ABF Freight eligible/selected transitioning Soldiers with Commercial Driver’s License training program Hours of operation local companies in management or professional establishes a direct pathway for transitioning Fort Carson Retirement Services — operates intern ships. Participants spend time in a classroom Soldiers to secure high-quality, skills-based Monday-Thursday in building 1525 room 308, environment gaining valuable corporate skills training in commercial driving and enter immediate and Friday in building 1218 room 305A. Hours and manage ment certifi cations. This program employment with ABF Freight upon transition. are from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The phone number at both is designed for active-duty Soldiers within 180 This six-week intensive career skills training locations is 526-2840. days of transition, available to work shortly after program is a combination of in-classroom learning Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program com pletion of the program and who hold a and practical driving and maneuvers. The program (SFL-TAP) — has combined several services at bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in is free to eligible transi tioning Soldiers within 180 one location and is open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. a military field or an associate’s degree with 10 days of transitioning from active service. Interested to 4 p.m.; it is open training holidays but closed on years of equivalent experience. Interested Soldiers Soldiers are encouraged to attend an information federal holidays. Call 526-1002/6465 to schedule a are encouraged to attend an information session session which is held every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. predeployment brief or a professional development held the third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the education center, building 1117, room 309. brief. Visit http://facebook.com/FortCarsonSFLTAP for upcoming job fairs and job postings. • SFL-TAP Center, building 6237, room 100, • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — damage listed on After Delivery Form 1851 directly 1626 Elwell Street near Carson Middle School, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. to the transportation service provider by fax or 526-1002 — services include a computer lab to Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094. report on the Defense Personal Property System complete the preseparation video at http://www. • Installation Property Book Office, building line within 75 days. Claims must be submitted sfl-tap.army.mil; initial coun seling Tuesday from 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- through http://www.move.mil within nine months 8-9:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday 4 p.m.; call 526-5984. for FRV compen sation for certain items. All other from 8-9:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; • Post Laundry, building 1525 — Monday-Friday, claims, submit to Fort Carson Claims Office within and Friday from 8-9:30 a.m.; Individual Transition 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer two years of delivery or date of incident. Direct Plan/CAPSTONE review Thursday from 1-2 p.m.; served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8804. questions to 526-1355. and clearing (only location to clear), Monday-Friday • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to Fort Carson Trial Defense Service — is able to from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. midnight. help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building 2354. • Transition services in building 6237 — include • Hazardous Material Control Center, building During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. mandatory weekly five-day program that covers 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 24-hour phone number is 526-0051. transition overview, Military Occupational Skill Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or Crosswalk, financial planning, U.S. Department of the warehouse at 526-2979. Briefings Labor employment workshop and Veterans Affairs DPW Work Management Branch — located in Casualty Notification/Assis tance Officer training benefits; career counseling; transition resources; building 1219, is responsible for processing work — The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson com- job fairs, resource fairs and Employer Days. orders — Facilities Engineering Work Requests, manding general has directed all Soldiers, sergeant • Transition services in building 1118, room 133 — DA Form 4283 — is open for processing work first class through command sergeant major, chief Biweekly elective classes available following the orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 warrant officer 2-5 and officers, captain and above, five-day TAP program include social networking, a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer support to attend Casualty Assistance Officer and Casualty Bring Your “A” Game, employer day, advanced is by appointment only, call 526-2900. Notification Officer Training. The three-day résumé, federal résumé, interview techniques and Medical Activity Correspondence Department training course is held monthly at Veterans Chapel. dress for success. Two-day tracks consist of entre- office hours — The Correspondence (Release of Soldiers must register through their school NCO. preneurship and technical. Information) Office in the Patient Administration Call 526-5613/5614 for more information. • Soldier Family Assistance Center, building Division hours are Monday-Wednesday and Retirement briefings — are available at http://www. 7492, 524-7309/7310 — services are for Warrior Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday from carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Retirement Transition Unit Soldiers. 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; closed all federal holidays. Services.html. Call 526-2840 for more information. Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) — Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for ETS briefings — are available at http:// is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. details. www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/ and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in building 1012. DPW Work Management Branch, Special Operations Recruiting: MPD/PPB/Transitions.html. Call 526- Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services building 1219 — is responsible Building 1218, Room 312/313 2240/ 8458 for more information. • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday- for processing work orders — Ellis Street, Fort Carson Reassignment briefings — visit Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last Facilities Engineering Work 524-1461/1462 http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/ customer is served at 3:30 p.m. Requests, DA Form 4283 — is DHR/MPD/PPB/Briefings/Levy.html. • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn-in open for processing work orders Briefs Army ROTC Green-to-Gold — — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- and other in-person support from every week: briefings are held the first and third 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service, 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. ● PSYOP, Tuesday of each month at noon at the call 526-3321 for an appointment. 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660 Southpointe Court, Suite 100 9480 Briar Village Point, Suite 301 (719) 522-0123 May 19, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 11 Good Conduct Medal Veteran receives award 64 years later Story and photo by Dani Johnson the recruiting officer said Garrison Public Affairs Office ‘Do you think you could put on some weight eating Navy A Navy veteran was recognized with a Good beans?’ and I said I could. Conduct Medal he earned in 1953 in a ceremony They never did reweigh me.” May 11 at the NCO Academy on Fort Carson. Neher went into the Stanley G. Neher joined the Navy in late Ready Reserve after World 1945 after the war ended in Europe. The war War II then came back on in Japan ended before he was deployed so he active-reserve status prior saw no action. to the Korean Conflict and “In May 1945, war ended in Europe and I was then brought back to the was graduating high school in Detroit in June,” active Navy. Neher volun- said Neher. “It looked like the war in Japan teered for Naval aviation was going to go on several more years and in training with a goal of becom- October I would turn 18 years old. ing a pilot, enlisted navigator “I analyzed it later in life, at that point I or gunnery specialist. He was was thinking about survival. As a young man injured during training and I thought I had a better chance of staying alive left the Navy in June 1953. aboard a ship than fighting on the ground, so The Navy veteran ap- I decided to enlist in the Navy,” he said. “In proached his Army friend, August 1945, to avoid the draft board, I went to Command Sgt. Maj. Dan downtown Detroit and went through the whole Churchman, Basic Leader enlistment procedure. They said the minimum Course commandant, at Stanley G. Neher weight was 140 pounds for my height, and I church to help him with a Veterans Affairs issue. chief, both from Navy Operations Support stands in front of weighed 137. “I noticed that his DD 214 said he was Center-Fort Carson, assisted Churchman in his official Navy “The recruiter told me to come back in a recommended for the Good Conduct Medal obtaining the certificate and medal set. photo from the couple of hours and talk to the head recruiting but never awarded,” said Churchman. “That “His whole story is one of selfless early 1950s. Neher officer, and he may make some concessions,” is something I knew had to be fixed. I had to service and devotion to duty in the face of an was awarded the the 89-year-old veteran said. “As a 17-year-old right that wrong.” incredible threat,” said Churchman. “Stan (and Navy Good Conduct kid I knew they would want to weigh me when The command sergeant major wrote to the those who served during that time) deserve Medal in a ceremony I got back, so I had heard you gain weight by National Records Center in St. Louis. The center our everlasting thanks.” May 11 at the drinking water and eating a lot of bananas. researched and determined that Neher met the “I’m overwhelmed and honored to be here, Fort Carson NCO “I found a produce market and ate bananas requirements for the Navy Good Conduct Medal. and to be in your presence — you are the people Academy, 64 years and stopped at every drinking fountain I could Lt. Cmdr. Colin O’Neil, commander, and Chief serving today,” said Neher. “It was an honor to after he earned it. find,” he said. “When I got back to the station, Petty Officer Christine Epperson, command serve my country.” 12 MOUNTAINEER — May 19, 2017 3-29 trains beside Romanian artillerymen By 2nd Lt. Alexandra Mikle r Ar ore ri a e o bat ea 4th Infantry Division
MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIR BASE, Romania — Since arriving here in late March, M109A6 Paladin artillery operators from Battery A, 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, have combined forces — and firepower — with their Romanian counterparts from the 285th Field Artillery Battalion. As the battery’s 1st Platoon embarked on a four-week training exercise throughout April at the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Soldiers had the opportunity to show the Romanians the capabilities of their self-propelled howitzers and how a U.S. fire direction center operates. Additionally, the platoon participated in Justice Eagle 17, a combined arms live-fire exercise conducted by tank and Bradley fighting vehicle crews from the armor brigade’s Company C, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, and the Romanian 282nd Mechanized Brigade. The field artillery platoon provided indirect fire support during the tank and mechanized infantry maneuvers. Photos by t st lass verett nellin s “It’s been an unbelievable experience for me to train Above: Artillerymen from the Romanian with the Romanians on my first deployment. To get to show 285th Field Artillery Battalion receive them what we can do, and watch them in action is a learning training on the U.S. M109A6 Paladin opportunity I wouldn’t get back home at Fort Carson,” said self-propelled howitzer from Soldiers of Pfc. Austin Brock, cannon crewmember, Battery A, who was Battery A, 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery promoted at the end of the training. Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat The battery will continue to stay busy in the Black Sea Team, 4th Infantry Division, at Smardan region as part of the 3rd ABCT’s mission under U.S. Army Training Area, Romania, April 15. Europe’s Atlantic Resolve with the mission of maintaining a persistent presence throughout eastern Europe to serve as a deterrent against aggression. Left: An M109A6 Paladin field artillery crew Another platoon has been conducting training and with Battery A, 3rd Battalion, 29th Field preparing equipment for a move to Novo Selo Training Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Area, Bulgaria, where it will support the 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, provides Reg., participation in the Bulgarian national exercises Eagle indirect-fire support to tanks and Sentinel 17 and Peace Sentinel 17. mechanized fighting vehicles from the “We are incredibly excited and fortunate to have these brigade’s 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment unique training opportunities with Romania,” said Sgt. Kyle and the Romanian 282nd Mechanized Brigade Burgess, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg. “It’s times like these where we during a combined arms live-fire exercise at get to show what we do and get better at being artillerymen.” Smardan Training Area, Romania, April 20.
most challenging time, but the Soldiers “Parts change hands often here, its procedures. It’s benefited the team Award made it happen,” said Hendricks. whether they’re going to Romania or now in a new environment, especially From Page 5 She added that her Soldiers renovated Estonia, so accountability is key. But if as new Soldiers arrive and must learn the entire warehouse to make it more everyone is doing their job all the way the supply ropes. ABCT serves as a deterrent to aggression customer friendly and reviewed supply to the customer, from labeling parts “We’ve got a new team that we’re in support of NATO allies and partners. regulations to ensure every Soldier correctly to getting them on the right building now, but the processes estab- The SSA competition put 64th BSB understood doctrine. trucks, then we’re accomplishing our lished during the competition are in place Soldiers through a crucible of stress that That resulted in a score of 248 out mission to ensure that we’re building and everybody is learning,” said Penn, has unintentionally prepared them for of 250 during the August inspection. combat power out there for our units,” who was in charge of the SSA storage a heavier load in Europe. FORSCOM After four months in Europe working Hendricks said. section at the time of the competition. inspectors visited the SSA during a three- under Atlantic Resolve, the SSA has Cpl. Jeffery Penn understands better “It’s exciting to see how the younger week window in July between a brigade delivered more than 18,000 parts to than anyone that if the right processes Soldiers that we were training during 20-day field training exercise and a Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, aren’t in place, then parts won’t go to the competition last year have grown so rotation at the National Training Center Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria. By the right places. much, and they know what’s needed at Fort Irwin, California. comparison, during the same period last As the NCO in charge of the issuing to produce everything that this SSA pro- “We had 20 days — all long hours year back home in Colorado, the SSA section, he said the FORSCOM competi- duces. They’re sharing that knowledge — to get ready for that inspection at the processed 7,700 parts. tion helped each SSA section fine-tune with the new Soldiers,” he said. May 19, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 13 Pac horse attalion connects ith co unity Story and photo by 2nd Lt. Kent Williams Jr. 4th ri a e u ort attalion st try er ri a e o bat ea 4th Infantry Division
COLORADO SPRINGS — The sound of laughter filled the air May 1 as Soldiers, students, parents and faculty partici- pated in the Gold Camp Elementary School “Cougar Fun Night.” Eleven Soldiers from the 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, teamed up with faculty to help put on the event. Connecting the community with the military is a priority for the Soldiers of the “Raider” Brigade, said Lt. Col. Eric McCoy, 4th BSB commander. “A military that loses connection with the public it defends is in a dangerous place and risks losing sight of its purpose,” said McCoy. “At a time when less than 1 percent of the popu- lation serves in the military, the disconnect between society and the armed forces can seem great, at times eclipsing any and all awareness of one side by the other. Beyond the occasional parade, sports event or news story, the isolation of the military from civilians, and vice versa, does little for either side to show the value of either.” For this reason the “Packhorse” Battalion has partnered with Gold Camp Elementary School and participates in many of its functions as part of the Fort Carson Adopt-A-School Program. “Knowing Soldiers is important, as they are not just a video game charter or an image on a screen; they are human beings with names and faces,” said Jason Attias, 6th-grade teacher at Gold Camp Elementary. Soldiers set up inflatables, to include bounce houses and obstacle courses; helped with food service; escorted and played with students; and coached competitions. They were also able to bring their Family members to join in the fun. “I enjoyed working with the kids; it’s nice to think we can Pfc. Adam Henrik, chemical operations specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade give back and be a part of the community,” said Pvt. Gram Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, helps a student on to an obstacle Becks, petroleum supply specialist, Company A, 4th BSB. course May 1 during Cougar Fun Night at Gold Camp Elementary School in Colorado Springs. Look, Mom, both hands. 2017 wrx
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at 9 a.m. in the Education Center, building 1117, [email protected] for tool sign-up and Briefs room 203B. Service members can also meet with assistance/guidance. UA representatives on the second and fourth Fridays • Troop construction — Call Tony Haag at 526-2859 10 From Page at 9 a.m. at Soldier for Life Transition Assistance or email [email protected]. Blvd., in building 324, conducts orientations by Program, building 6237, room 207. • Base operations contracting officer represen- appointment. The orien tations discuss Disposition Directorate of Public Works services — Services tative — Call Dan Jahnke at 524-0191 or email Services’ processes to include turning in excess range from repair and maintenance of facilities [email protected] for questions on snow property, reutilizing government property, web- to equipping units with a sweeper and cleaning removal, grounds maintenance and contractor based tools available, special handling of property motor pools. Following are phone numbers and response to service orders. and environ mental needs. To schedule an orienta- points of contact for services: • Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786 tion training, call 352-4186; for receiving/turn-in • Facility repair/service orders — Call the DPW or [email protected] to request, for service questions, call 526-9689; for environmental questions, operations and maintenance contractor, T&H or to report damaged or overturned latrines. 526-0289; and reutilization/transfer/donation Services, at 526-5345 to place a service order. Use Financial planning for retirees — The Military RTD, call 466-7002. this number for emer gencies or routine tasks and Retiree Activities Office at Peterson Air Force for reporting wind damage, damaged traffic signs Base holds its monthly council meeting the second Ongoing or other facility damage. Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in building Veterans in Piping — United Association (UA) • Elevator maintenance — Call the T&H Services 350, room 1206. Call 556-7153 for more information. Veterans in Piping (VIP) program is an intense, desk at 526-4345. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson accelerated training program in the field of pipe • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second welding. This program is designed for active-duty at 491-0218 or email [email protected] Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 service members transitioning from the military when needing trash or recycle containers, trash p.m. at Evans Army Community Hospital in the with a separation/retirement date of plus or minus is overflowing or emergency service is required. Aspen Room. The club is named after Audie Leon one month of the class end date. Upon successful • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey Murphy, the most highly-decorated Soldier in completion of the full-time, 18-week training pro- at 526-6670 or email [email protected] American history. To be a member, a Soldier must gram training, each graduate is placed in a five-year for service needs or to report complaints. be recognized as an NCO of the highest quality, UA apprenticeship program with guaranteed job • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Bruce demonstrating both leadership and performance. placement. Graduates can be placed in over 300 Gronczniak at 526-9241 or email bruce.e.gronczniak. Armywide, SAMC membership reflects the top 1 locations across the United States. Information [email protected]. to 2 percent of NCOs. Email [email protected] for sessions are held on the first Friday of each month • Self-help — Call Dan Jahnke at 524-0191 or email more information.
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Colorado National Guard Green Beret Robert Killian completes the “Fire Jump” obstacle on his way to earning the men’s elite Spartan Super title Saturday. Killian Spartan fi nished the 9-mile obstacle course in Race draws 1 hour, 26 minutes and 35 seconds. thousands
Story and photos by Sgt. David Freydin throughout both the 3- and 9-mile courses. pro team and winning a race. For it to be on home 4th ustain ent ri a e Public Affairs Offi ce Spartan Super elite male winner Robert Killian turf, is just an added bonus.” 4th Infantry Division credited his military training for helping him The event also featured kids’ races for those fi ght through a calf injury that almost caused him under age 14, with the option of a 1- or 2-mile The sixth annual Colorado Springs Spartan to withdraw. obstacle course. Sprint and Super Race drew record numbers over “This is my 30th Spartan Race, but it’s great The race had a little something for everyone, the weekend, with more than 9,000 competitors and winning in Colorado with my Soldiers here,” said including a static display of Army vehicles such over 400 volunteers fl ocking to Fort Carson’s the Colorado National Guard Green Beret and as Strykers and Humvees for Family members and Training Area 4 Saturday and Sunday. 2015 Men’s Spartan Race World Champion from spectators to explore, food trucks, a massage booth The Black Daggers U.S. Army Special Operations Longmont. “This event is great for the military and shopping opportunities. Command Parachute Team jumped into the opening because it incorporates a lot of the same combat “We’d like to thank (the Directorate of Family ceremony, delivering a gigantic U.S. fl ag. training and mentality. It’s the fi rst one I’ve seen and Morale, Welfare and Recreation) and Fort Ryan Durnan, race director, said he couldn’t ruck marching incorporated, which is pretty cool.” Carson for inviting us back year after year, and (we) have put such a successful event together if not for Fort Carson held training events for the commu- look forward to many future races,” said Durnan. all the volunteers and Fort Carson agencies coming nity leading up to races. Several racers credited their Proceeds from the race will benefi t Directorate together. training in overcoming the challenging obstacles. of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, “Fort Carson is a perfect location for the Spartan Super elite female winner Nicole Mericle from allowing Soldiers and Families to have free or Race,” he said. “The view is spectacular and civilians Boulder, said that after years of dedicated training reduced-cost recreational programs this summer. got a great opportunity to experience something she fi nally accomplished her goal unique on an Army (post). It’s also a great challenge of winning a race. for out-of-state racers who aren’t used to the altitude.” “This is my 10th race, but my Competing as teams or individuals, racers battled fi rst win,” she said. “When I fi rst strong winds and an elevation gain of 1,600 feet started, I had a goal of making the
Above: Spartan Super elite racers tackle the “Monkey Bars” obstacle at the sixth annual Left: A Black Daggers Colorado Springs Spartan Sprint U.S. Army Special and Super Race Saturday at Fort Operations Command Carson’s Training Area 4. Parachute Team member jumps into the opening ceremony displaying a giant U.S. Flag Saturday. 16 MOUNTAINEER — May 19, 2017 Soldiers, ASAP enlighten local students Story and photos by Scott Prater Mountaineer staff
Four Fort Carson intelligence analysts had a rare day off during the week May 12, and they spent it covered in fake blood. Hundreds of Fountain-Fort Carson High School students looked on in amazement as Sgt. Caitlyn Thomas, Cpl. Michael Lau, Spc. Anthony Sutliff and Pfc. Kote Nogin sat in a pair of mangled vehicles, surrounded by shattered glass and debris. As distant sirens grew in intensity, the students heard a tape of an actual 911 emergency dispatcher delivering instructions to a caller who had just witnessed a horrific traffic crash. The scene was set up by school officials in partnership with the Fort Carson Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), the Fountain Police Department and Fountain Fire Department as part of a mock fatal crash involving a drunk driver. Police arrived first, screeching to a halt near the mock crash in one of the school’s parking lots, assessing the scene and setting up safety zones. Firemen and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) arrived next and were greeted by bloodied, trapped and helpless patients. “This was a culminating event for our health-class students, who participated in a week of activities designed to educate them about the dangers of drunk and impaired driving,” said Annette Kokoszka, event organizer and physical education teacher at the school. “We need to let kids know they are not invincible and that there are consequences for the choices they make.” At first, the scene seemed static, posed, unreal. But, when firemen sprung into action, a traumatic atmosphere developed. As the 911 emergency call blared over loud speakers, witnesses screamed in desperation. Firemen used jaws of life to pry “victims” from the carnage. And, as EMTs began treating the injured, one victim even attempted to escape his vehicle, only to be hampered by a broken leg. Minutes later, policemen were forced to subdue a hysterical mother who had arrived to check on her involved child. Then firemen and EMTs began pulling victims out of the damaged cars. “The idea here is to educate so that they can take steps to prevent this type of situation,” said Anthony McCollin, Fort Carson ASAP prevention coordinator. “You don’t want to put yourself in a situation like this. Fountain firefighters remove a It can be preventable.” Above: simulated injured passenger, Spc. Anthony One victim was hauled away on a stretcher and Sutliff, from a vehicle during a mock crash transported (simulated) to a care center via ambulance. and demonstration at Fountain-Fort Another was transported (simulated) via a Memorial Star Carson High School May 12. helicopter that had arrived shortly after Fountain fire- fighters. Firemen went so far as to push a victim-loaded stretcher 500 yards across a field and into the helicopter. Left: Fountain firefighters transport Finally, just as one victim was flown away, the scene Sgt. aitlin homas, a role-player in calmed. Then the county coroner arrived to transport a simulated crash exercise, during the last victim to the morgue, all while a policeman a demonstration at Fountain-Fort conducted a field sobriety check on one of the drivers. Carson High School May 12. The event seemed to have a profound effect on many of the students. “I thought it was informative,” said Dalton Hazlett. Below: Fountain firefighters load Sgt. “You learn what really happens in a crash, how intense aitlin homas, role-playing an in ured it can be and how it affects people. Even if you don’t driver, onto a Memorial Star helicopter for drink and drive, you know that other people still do transport to a hospital following a mock and that it can affect you. It’s a bad thing that people crash exercise and demonstration at need to be aware of.” Fountain-Fort arson igh School May 12. It was clear the message reached its intended audience, but it also affected the Soldier volunteers who role-played as victims. Though it took several minutes for the simulated victims to wash the fake blood, from their arms and legs, all said they enjoyed the experience. “One of my high school friends was killed by a drunk driver,” said Lau. “So, it was great to be able to help deliver this message.” Thomas said she had been involved in mock scenarios before, but nothing that went to these extensive lengths. “I hope the students got something out of this,” she said. “Obviously, the community cares if they go this far to show the dangers and effects of drunk driving.” May 19, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 17
Community Of note The annual maximum TDP will pay will Fort Carson water quality report available increase from $1,300 to $1,500 Briefs online — The Fort Carson Directorate of Public TDP will consider sealants a free and Works (DPW) has issued the annual water preventive treatment, and no longer include General announcements quality report. The report, available at http:// a 20-percent cost share Civilian Assistance Services — provides short-term www.carson.army.mil/DPW, provides a summary The auto-enrollment age for Family assistance to Department of the Army Civilian of the water quality delivered throughout the members will lower from age 4 to 1 employees, active-duty spouses and Family installation via the water distribution system. For most benefi ciaries, the monthly members, and retired military personnel and Fort Carson’s water is supplied by Colorado premium rate will decrease eligible family members with adult living problems, Springs Utilities. The DPW staff is committed The active-duty dental program and TRICARE substance use concerns and issues affecting work- to providing customers with a reliable supply Retiree Dental Program will not change. place productivity and well-being. Worksite inter- of high-quality water. The report is designed to Visit the TRICARE website or http://www. ventions are offered and consul tation is available inform customers about the quality of drinking uccitdp.com for more information on TDP. to supervisors and managers regarding workplace water delivered to their water tap every day. Call Teddy bear clinic — The Fort Carson matters. Services are free to eligible civilians and the DPW at 526-1730 for more information. Veterinary Center invites community DA civilian employees. Services are made avail- TRICARE dental program — Beginning members to bring injured stuffed animals able through the Fort Carson Employee Assistance Monday, United Concordia Companies, Inc., to the center May 30-31 for a short hospital Program located at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, will manage the TRICARE Dental Program stay during which the veterinary staff will room 210. Call 526-2196 for a confi dential inquiry. (TDP). Benefi ciaries don’t need to take any suture and repair lacerations and tears. Missed hospital appointments — When someone actions to continue coverage. The TDP is a Stuffed animals will be ready for pick up is a no-show for a medical appointment, it means voluntary dental benefi t for eligible active- June 2 and June 5. Located in building that two people missed out on that appointment. duty Family members and National Guard 6190, across the street from the Exchange A habitual no-show can take up to fi ve slots with and Reserve members and their Families. on Sheridan Avenue, the center is open rebooking their appointments, denying several Improvements include: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. patients the opportunity to receive the care they need. Evans Army Community Hospital benefi - ciaries have four ways to cancel an appointment. and Recreation; David Grant, Denver Recruiting Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, via fax at They can call the clinic, the Patient Access Battalion; Chad Staggs, Directorate of Emergency 526-6128 or via email at [email protected] System appointment line at 526-CARE (2273), Services; and Rhonda Welles, Space and Missile with the subject line “VLTP.” Otte can be reached online at TRICARE Online or via phone when Defense Command. Any Army appropriated fund at 719-526-9341. Anyone experiencing a medical the automated AudioCARE calls a few days civilian employees wishing to donate annual leave emergency and about to exhaust leave can contact before the appointment. must complete the OPM Form 630a found at http:// the CPAC Management Employee Relations team Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian www.opm.gov/forms/pdf(underscore)fi ll/opm630a. at 526-8317/1006/1336/4270. employees — is currently being accepted for pdf. Non-Army appropriated fund civilian employees Extended hours clinic — Evans Army Community the following civilians who have exhausted all from another federal agency interested in donating Hospital has opened its new Premier Extended available leave because of medical emergencies leave must complete the OPM Form 630b found at Hours Clinic at the Colorado Springs-based Premier under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program: http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fi ll/ Medical Home. The clinic is open Monday-Friday Kimberly Amaro-Aperyan, Civilian Personnel opm630b.pdf and provide it to their civilian from 4-9 p.m., except federal holidays. Patients must Advisory Center; Carmelita Carrillo and Brenda personnel/HR offi ce for annotation. Both forms Hart, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare must then be forwarded to Irma Otte, Fort Carson See Briefs on Page 22
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emphasizes safety Photo by Lynn Edgin Participants in the annual Iron Horse Kickstart 2017 Motorcycle Safety Rally depart Fort Carson’s Gate 1 to head toward Pueblo. By Spc. Dallin Beck accident. So this is all about being safe, and coaching riders about Retired Air Force 4th Infantry Division Main Command Post Operational Detachment how to ride the proper way here.” Sgt. Patrick The event also addressed areas of improvement and provided Bedford parades More than 100 motorcyclists participated in the second annual guidance to reduce accidents, such as proper spacing, proper his Can-Am Iron Horse Kickstart 2017 Motorcycle Safety Rally Monday distance and braking. Spyder RT outside McMahon Auditorium. “Soldiers have a hard time braking, especially Soldiers who outside McMahon The rally was hosted by Division Artillery, 4th Infantry have been riding for only a few years,” Chisholm noted. “They do Auditorium during Division, and organized to promote motorcycle safety for the 2017 not trust the front brake (so) they mash on the rear brake, but like in the annual Iron riding season, as well as create a learning opportunity for new riders. any vehicle, your rear brakes don’t stop you like your front ones do.” Horse Kickstart The main focus of this year’s rally is to develop safe riders and Venues at the rally featured motorcycle inspections, safety 2017 Motorcycle educate riders about the hazards they face while riding, specifi cally briefs, the Colorado Springs Police Department DUI van, safe Safety Rally those within the Colorado Springs community. riding clinics, local food trucks, motorcycle club representatives and Monday. “Colorado is a dangerous place to ride, especially this time of a safety ride from Gate 1 through Pueblo and back to Gate 20. year. This is spring and all of the rain we just had — guess what is “An event like this puts motorcycle riding in a positive light. It on the road? Dirt and rocks,” said Chief Warrant Offi cer 2 Shane A. demonstrates the mentorship program, and goes through the safety Chisholm, event organizer and counter fi res offi cer, DIVARTY. aspects we do,” said Col. Mike Oeschger, DIVARTY commander. Fort Carson “So if a (private fi rst class) comes around a curve at 60 mph when “We try to give those skills to younger riders, so that they are safer Soldiers and it is a posted 45 mph curve, he is going to hit that rock and have an on the road.” motorcycle Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jason Epperson riders travel on Highway 115 toward Pueblo during the annual Iron Horse Kickstart 2017 Motorcycle Safety Rally Monday. Fort Carson Soldiers line up their motorcycles for inspections outside McMahon Auditorium during Iron Horse Kickstart 2017 Motorcycle Safety Rally Monday.
Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jason Epperson Motorcyclists from the Colorado Springs Police Department navigate through a basic cone pattern during the annual Iron Horse Kickstart 2017 Motorcycle Safety Rally outside of McMahon Auditorium Monday.
Photo by Lynn Edgin Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jason Epperson 20 MOUNTAINEER — May 19, 2017 Fast lane to wreck good relationship Commentary by Capt. Dae Lee automatically think when you drop something, VBS Volunteers Chaplain, 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, break something or make a mistake. Critical people 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division typically think, “Oh you idiot” or “jerk,” or just sought curse or sigh in disgust. If you do that to yourself, “Maker Fun Factory: Created by God, There is an old joke that says, “A scientifi c you most likely do it to others as well. Built for a Purpose” is the theme for this study discovered that women with extra weight One thing that will wreck a perfectly good year’s Vacation Bible School June 5-9 at the usually live longer than men who point it out.” relationship is criticism. In his book, “The Seven Religious Education Center, building 1853. The humor in this statement points to the fact Principles for Making Marriage Work,” John Children ages 4 through completing the that everyone hates to be criticized. Yet, for some Gottman writes, “A complaint focuses on a specifi c fi f h a a n o a n o n reason, partners feel licensed to criticize one behavior, while blame attacks the character of are needed to make the week of fun with another in ways they would never do with friends the person.” am o oo ac c af or colleagues. A key ingredient in avoiding criticism is to stories and lots of singing happen. Unhealthy criticism undercuts the basic focus on the circumstance, rather than the person. Contact Pat Treacy, director of cornerstones of a healthy For example, someone may make a critical remark ca on o ca on ffi c a relationship: safety, such as “Why can’t you clean up after yourself?” 524-2458 or a c a a acy c ma m acceptance and approval. A better way to say it is, “I feel frustrated about for more information. Regular criticism drains this messy house.” The latter example focuses the vitality and spontaneity on the situation, rather than the person. RSO adds 2nd from a relationship. Many Make a sincere commitment to end blame times the critical person and criticism for yourself and others. If you’re in day camp is the last to know that a close relationship, invite your partner to make o Ca on o o ffi c he is “that guy” or the same commitment. It takes a while to break a will sponsor Eagle Lake day camps at Fort she is “that gal.” pattern and form new, healthy habits, but once you So, how do you do, you’ll see the love and joy come back into Carson for the sixth year. know if you’re critical to your relationship. Due to high demand, a second week of your spouse or your loved Luke 6:37 remind us, “Do not judge, and camp will be added this summer. Camps for ones? Here is one way you will not be judged; and do not condemn, ages 7-12 will be held from 8:30 a.m. to to test yourself. and you will not be condemned; pardon, and you 4 p.m. July 24-28 and July 31 to Aug. 4. Think of what you will be pardoned.” Camps include worship, outdoor games, crafts, lunch and small group ac A ma non f n a cam fee is due at the time of registration that begins May 1. Contact Heidi McAllister, director of religious education, at 526-5744 or h a mca c ma m for more information.
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Catholic Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel reconciliation, 526-8583 • Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Offi ce)” for events and schedules. Nelson Boulevard and • Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 CWOC, 526-5769 Chapel NeXt — meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Martinez Street • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious Healer Chapel • Saturday, 4:15-4:45 p.m., education, 524-2458 Evans Army Community Hospital Religious Education Center, building 1853. Contemporary reconciliation, 526-8583 • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., RCIA, • Sunday. 11 a.m., Mass, 526-7386 worship, children’s ministry and biblical preaching is • Saturday, 5 p.m., Mass, 524-2458 • Monday-Thursday and fi rst offered during both services. Youth group meets Sunday 526-8583 • Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m., Friday of month, noon, Mass, at 6:30 p.m. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at • Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 526-7386 https://www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson for more information. Religious Education class — Classes are held from 10:30-11:50 Protestant Latter Day Saints a.m. throughout the school year for preschool (at least 4 years Healer Chapel (General protestant) Sunday worship is from 1-4 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, old) through high school. Registration is also being held for Evans Army Community Hospital near the post exchange. Contact Branch President Jeff Hanni at • Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386 435-890-3155 or Capt. Marc DeLuca at 254-226-4677. adults seeking to be confi rmed in the Catholic church. These classes are held on a weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for details. Prussman Chapel (Gospel) Eastern Orthodox Catholic Women of the Chapel — meets Wednesday from Barkeley Avenue and Prussman Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. Call 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call Victoria Boulevard 719-473-9238 for off-post services. Arellano at 210-900-6221 or email [email protected]. • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday school, 526-5744 Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Tuesday from 9:30 • Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640 Jewish a.m. to noon at the Religious Education Center, building 1853. Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the Native American prayer/spiritual services — The He U.S. Air Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts Inipi (sweat Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel (General at 333-2636. The chapel is located at 2346 Academy Place on the U.S. Air Force Academy. lodge) services at Turkey Creek Ranch on a biweekly basis. protestant) Services provided inside and outside the sweat lodge include Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street • Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316 prayer and purifi cation, blessing of protection, and continued Islamic spiritual and emotional support to military members. The Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the ceremonies are conducted in traditional Lakota style — they Religious Education Center – Chapel NeXt Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364, for information. are not New Age or Earth-based ceremonies. There is no Hogan Street and Barkeley Avenue charge to attend the Inipi. Call Michael Hackwith at 719-285- • Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m., 5240 or Kevin Cheek at 405-313-8049 for more information 526-8889 Colorado Warriors Sweat Lodge • Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., PWOC, Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. and protocols. 524-2458 Contact Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Kevin Cheek at Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for men 18 and 405-313-8049. older, meets the third Wednesday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call 526-5769. See the Mountaineer online at http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com May 19, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 21
Exceptional bowlers
Left: Staff Sgt. Carey Flores helps his daughter, Zoey, line up a shot during the May 11 Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Bowling Night at the Thunder Alley Bowling Center. Inset: Victoria Lawson and her son, Trey, attentively watch as a bowling ball rolls down a ramp toward the pins. The event provided EFMP Families the opportunity to participate in and enjoy a recreational activity in a controlled setting. Additionally, the event provided an opportunity for parent-to-parent support and education, as well as provisions of support and resources from the Army Community Service EFMP team. Call 526-4590 for information on EFMP resources and scheduled events.
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nurses who can answer urgent health care Briefs questions 24/7. Nurses will assess the medical From Page 17 condition and give professional advice to treat the condition at home or refer for an acute have scheduled appointments at this time. appointment. The nurse advice line can be The Extended Hours Clinic will provide medical reached at 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1. services to active-duty military personnel, their 4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — has a variety of Family members and TRICARE Prime beneficia- division and customizable unit-specific merchan- ries. TRICARE Standard patients are not eligible. dise available. The gift shop is open 11 a.m. to 2 The clinic also provides basic laboratory and p.m. Tuesday-Thursday in The Hub, building 1532. pharmacy services, however, it does not provide TRICARE Online — is a secure web portal that emergency services, pharmacy refills, specialty care allows users to make, change or cancel appoint- or radiology services. Patients must be at least 18 ments at military hospitals or clinics, including years or older; pediatric services are expected in the same-day appointments. It also lets users view future. Upon arrival, patients must present a valid radiology and lab results, medication profiles and military identification card. The clinic is located immunization records. Users can also use the at 3920 N. Union Blvd., Suite 100, in the Premier system to refill prescriptions for military hospital Medical Plaza at the intersection of Union Boulevard or clinic pharmacy pick-up. and Austin Bluffs Parkway near the University of JAG assists with name change, adoption — Colorado Colorado Springs campus. Patients may The Legal Assistance Office provides help in adult schedule an appointment at the clinic by calling the name changes and simple stepparent adoptions. Access to Care Line at 526-CARE (2273). The office cannot provide court representation Veterinary clinic hours — The Fort Carson but can furnish the necessary documents and Veterinary Center, 1535 Sheridan Ave., building procedural information. Call 526-5572 for details. 6190, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday- Patient Portal Secure Messaging — is a patient- Friday and closed on federal holidays. The center centric secure messaging platform that enables offers wellness exams, vaccinations, microchip patients to directly communicate securely via the implan tation, dental appointments and sick call internet with their primary care provider team to as well as some surgeries, including spaying receive advice on minor medical issues, chronic and neutering. It also has X-ray, ultrasound disease management, test results, appointment and other advanced imaging capabilities. Call requests, medication refills and other health care 526-3803/4520 for information or to make an needs. Patients can access Patient Portal Secure appointment. Messaging from a smartphone, tablet or desktop Lactation support — Call 526-0330 to schedule an computer. It is a valuable service that helps save outpatient lactation support appointment Monday- time and money by eliminating trips to the military Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Mountain hospital or clinic. Patients can reduce unnecessary Post Birthing Center (MPBC), located on the third appointments and stress by communicating virtually floor of Evans Army Community Center. The MPBC and directly with their health care team. Talk with offers two breastfeeding support groups that meet your provider or care team to enroll or if you are the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month one of the 1.6 million Military Health System from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the OB-GYN clinic’s class- beneficiaries who has an existing Patient Portal room. Breastfeeding classes are available on the first Secure Messaging account, bookmark https://mil. Thursday and third Tuesday of each month from 4-6 relayhealth.com to continue communicating securely p.m. in the OB-GYN classroom. Significant others with your health care teams. Learn more about this service members and their Families are confused are encouraged to attend these events. change at http://sites.mckesson.com/milpatients/. by TRICARE. The fact is, TRICARE is an Patient satisfaction surveys — The Department of Payday loan complaints — The Consumer Financial enormous and complex health care system. Health Affairs is now mailing out a new patient Protection Bureau is accepting complaints from There are several TRICARE programs available satisfaction survey called the Joint Outpatient borrowers encountering problems with payday depending on status and location. Visit http:// Experience Survey (JOES). Select patients will loans. Visit http://www.consumerfinance.gov/ www.military.com/benefits/tricare for details. receive the surveys about 72 hours after their complaint or call 855-411-2372. Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) appointments. These surveys provide direct TRICARE Online — is a secure web portal that offers online payments — EACH offers an on- feedback to health care providers to improve allows users to make, change or cancel appoint- line payment option. Pay.gov is a convenient and quality of care, patient experience and satisfac- ments at military hospitals or clinics, including quick way to make electronic payments to federal tion. JOES also provides additional funds to same-day appointments. It also lets users view govern ment agencies with credit cards, debit cards Evans Army Community Hospital for every radiology and lab results, medication profiles and or direct debit. This is a secure service provided by survey returned to increase beneficiary access to immunization records. 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EVENT Festival of hot air, lights Adventure enthusiasts flock to provide such an opportunity. Cañon City drawn by world-class Hundreds of hot air white-water rafting along the historic balloonists gather in the early Arkansas River and rock climbing. For hours Memorial Day weekend those looking to slow down and take to fill the balloon envelopes things easy, the Create Cañon City with up to 600,000 cubic feet Balloon Classic may be the festival to of heated air before they take to the sky May 27-29. Balloon glows are scheduled for May 27-28 from 7:30-9:30 p.m., creating a spectacular nighttime show. Established in 1886 by two Benedictine Fathers, the Holy Cross Abbey sets the scene with its four-story, Photo by Devin Fisher Tudor-Gothic monastery that sits on offers award-winning whites and reds. he reate a on ity Balloon lassic will fill over 200 acres on the eastern edge of Free parking is available on site the early morning sky with hot-air balloons Cañon City. The abbey not only hosts but can fill quickly during the balloon Memorial Day Weekend. Evening balloon the balloon launch but also offers a launches. It is recommended to arrive glows are scheduled May 27-28. wide variety of family friendly enter- early and to wear comfortable shoes as tainment between balloon launches. the events are held across the 200-acre Food vendors, shopping hand- footprint of the abbey. May 27-28, 7:30-9:30 p.m., crafted items by local artists, bands, balloon glows a Heart Air Balloon 5-kilometer Travel distance May 27-28, 8-9 p.m., run, sky diving show and hands-on 36 miles abbey glow children’s activities are just a few of the scheduled events. Cost Contact Courtesy photo See website for schedule of events. Free 3011 East Highway 50 The Tudor-Gothic monastery of the Holy Tours of the historic abbey will be Cañon City, CO 81212 Cross Abbey in Cañon City will host the available during the day where visitors Hours 719-276-5191 Create Cañon City Balloon Classic Memorial will learn about the monastery’s May 27, 5:30 a.m., Heart Air http://www. Day weekend. Events include a sky diving history as it transformed from a place Balloon 5-kilometer run canoncityballoonclassic.org/ show, bands, shopping goods from local of prayer and worship into a boarding May 27-29, 6-8 a.m., balloon https://abbeywinery.com/about/ artisans and children’s activities. school for boys and then a winery that launches 24 MOUNTAINEER — May 19, 2017 At Ease Beyond the gate Vietnam veterans memorial
National Kids to Park Day is celebrated at Cheyenne Mountain State Park Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include archery skins and skulls interactive display, wildlife information, camping tips, crafts and hikes. Activities are for the whole family and are free, but a daily park pass ($7) is required. Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 410 J.L. Ranch Heights, is across the street from Fort Carson’s Gate 1. Learn some new skills at Outdoor Skills Day Saturday at Mueller State Park, 3.5 miles south of Highway 24 at Divide — take Highway 67 to the park. Activities include target shooting, archery, bait and fly fishing, geocaching, wildlife information a falcon display, hunting, camping and a s’mores station. Activities are for all ages, but young children must be accompanied by an adult. All activities are free, but participation requires a park day pass ($7). The North Cheyenne Cañon Hummingbird Photo by Nel Lampe Experience is Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ne of the first ietnam veterans memorials was established in 1968 by ictor and eanne estphall to honor the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, their son, t. avid estphall, killed in ietnam in May 1968. he site has an amphitheater, a visitor center 2120 N. Cheyenne Canon Road. The event is with exhibits and a chapel, shown above. Memorial Day activities at the site include a candlelight vigil in the for the whole family and includes activities, amphitheater at 6 p.m. May 28 a ag march starts at the intersection of .S. ighway 64 and New Mexico educational talks and live birds. Call 385-6086 ighway 4 4 at 9 a.m. and moves to the memorial, where a Memorial ay ceremony begins at 11 a.m. in the for more information. amphitheater. Keynote speaker is Retired Air Force Col. Ken Cordier, who was a Prisoner of War in Hanoi for The Rock Church, 4005 Lee Vance View in more than six years. all 5 5- -229 for more information. he memorial is at 4 ountry lub Road, Angel Colorado Springs is sponsoring the AVTT Fire, New Mexico. Its exact location is at .S. 64 mile marker 2 6, 5 miles north of Angel Fire. Traveling Vietnam Wall through Sunday. The 360-foot long wall is an 80-percent replica active-duty military members get a discount The Pikes Peak Center for the Performing of the wall includes every name from the by showing a military identification card. Arts, 190 S. Cascade Ave., has these permanent wall in Washington, D.C. the wall If planning to see the Vikings exhibit, an upcoming performances: will be available for viewing 13 hours per day entry-time reservation is required and can be • David Blaine, June 10 at 8 p.m. from until Sunday afternoon and is free to the made by calling 303-370-6000 or visiting • George Lopez and Cedric the Entertainer, public. To schedule a group visit call 532-6600. http://www.DMNS.org or upon arrival at the June 17 at 8 p.m. Photographer Larry Hulst captured images ticket desk. The museum is open 9 a.m. to Find ticket information at http://www. of great music legends — rock, blues, 5 p.m. every day but Christmas, and is at 2001 pikespeakcenter.com or call 520-SHOW. country — and his photos are displayed Colorado Blvd., in Denver City Park. The Broadmoor World Arena has Def through Sunday in the Colorado Springs “Story of Us: The Pikes Peak Region from Leppard, Poison and Tesla on stage at 7 p.m. Fine Arts Center (FAC), 30 W. Dale St. Two A-Z” is an exhibit in the Colorado May 29. Call 888-929-7849 or visit http://www. other new exhibits are on display: “The Migrant Springs Pioneers Museum. The exhibit allows broadmoorworldarena.com for ticket information. Series” by Colorado artist Don Coen and FAC visitors to explore the history and geography Picnic-N-Planes is Wednesday at the Western Legacy series displaying works on paper by of the area and to go back in time to understand Museum of Mining and Industry. Pack a Mary Chenowith. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. what shaped the community. The museum at lunch and park at the museum and watch the Air Tuesday-Sunday. Admission is $15 for adults 215 S. Tejon St. is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Force Thunderbirds fly over the property on and $10 for students and military; children is free of charge. Parking is street side at their way to fly over the Air Force Academy under 12 are admitted free. There’s a free meters around the museum. Call 385-5990 graduation. Admission is $5 per carload, parking lot in front of the building. Call 634-5583 for information. beginning at 9:30 a.m. for information. Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site, near “Young Sherlock” is presented by the Fountain “Vikings: Beyond the Legend” is a special La Junta, participates in the “Every Kid in Community Theater Thursday to May 27 exhibit in the Denver Museum of Nature & a Park” program. Under this program, all and June 2-3 at 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee Science through Aug. 13. Forget about the fourth-grade students and those accompanying June 3. The theater is at 737 Dale St., Fountain. stereotype of Vikings as bearded barbarians; them have access to more than 2,000 federally- Tickets begin at $11 at the door, with family learn instead of a culture of refinement, managed sites. Visit http://www.everykidinapark. packages available. complexity and achievement. The Vikings gov for more information and to download “Man of La Mancha” is on the mainstage of the exhibit requires a special ticket: $25.95 for the necessary pass. Bent’s Old Fort is at 35110 Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Thursday adults and $17.95 for children; these tickets also Highway 194 East, near La Junta. Call the includes general admission to the museum and park at 719-383-5026. See Beyond the gate on Page 26
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post; and current 4th Inf. Div. vehicles and $2 shoe rental Friday from 9:30-11:45 p.m.; At Ease equipment, including an Apache helicopter. $9 for adults and $8 for children; and Saturday Fort Carson certifi ed trainers are available at from 1-3 p.m.; $8 per person. Within the gate each post fi tness center to help people get • Pizza bowl — Get three games of bowling, started on their fi tness journey. One-on-one two slices of pizza and a soda for $7 a person packages include one session for $40, fi ve for Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Shoe rental is $2.50. The Auto Skills Center hosts a Rod Benders Show $175 and 10 for $300. Buddy packages, two • Red Pin — Get a strike Tuesday-Friday from and Shine Thursday at 5 p.m. Meet other gear- people and a trainer, are one session for $70, fi ve 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a red head pin and heads and show off the ride at the free event held for $230 or 10 for $320 at the four post fi tness win a free game. Games are $2 and shoe at 7001 Wetzel Ave., building 2427. Registration centers. In addition, a fi tness assessment is $25 rental is $2.50. is not required and the event is open to the public. and a computerized body fat analysis is $10. • 50 cent games, hot dogs and shoes — Tuesdays Call 526-2147 for more information. Contact a fi tness center for more information. from 6-9 p.m., minimum $3 purchase. The 4th Infantry Division Museum holds its The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex • Family Day — Get $1 games and $2 shoes annual living history day June 3 from 9 a.m. offers special days with discounts to veterans Wednesday from 1-11 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the museum located just south and women. Veterans receive $5 admission every Call 526-5542 for more information. of Gate 1. The free event will feature authentic Wednesday while women 6 and older receive free Subscribe to the Directorate of Family and military equipment displays; weapons and range time the second Saturday of each month. Morale, Welfare and Recreation mailing vehicles from World War I, World War II and Call 719-896-6196 for more information. list to receive emails about upcoming events Vietnam; interaction with living historians in Thunder Alley Bowling Center offers the and activities on post. Visit http://carson. authentic Allied and Axis encampments; following weekly specials: armymwr.com; click on the “Mailing List” icon working radios in a World War I command • Cosmic bowling — Unlimited bowling and and select categories of interest.
Sky Sox game, is the POW/MIA who serve and have served the Palmer and Zebulon Pike, two Beyond the gate Honor ride and chair of honor community, military as well as military men who played a part From Page 24 dedication. The POW/MIA Honor fi rst responders. Discounted tickets in early Colorado Springs history. Ride will start from Pikes Peak for the Sky Sox vs. New Orleans Register for the event at http:// to June 18. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Harley Davidson — kick stands game can be purchased through www.cspm.org/rsvp-for-an-event. Thursday-Saturday and Sunday up at 5 p.m. Discounted prepaid Rolling Thunder for $12. “Territory Days” will be May matinees 2 p.m. Tickets start at parking passes are available for Children’s History Hour is May 27, 27-29 in Old Colorado City. The $20; call the box offi ce at 634- $3 for motorcycles and $4 for 10:30-11:20 a.m. “The Wishing 42nd annual street festival begins 5583. The Fine Arts center is at cages when ordered through Rolling Tree” will be read. It’s a story at 10 a.m. each day, with vendors 30 E. Dale St. Thunder Chapter 1; call 303-762- about a young girl whose dad is and activities for all ages, including A special ceremony May 26 at Sky 0709 or at http://www.olmilehi@q. deployed, and participants will live entertainment. More details Sox Field 6:15 p.m., just before the com. This event is to honor all those learn about William Jackson to come.
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Fort Carson Family member TaShon Smith received the John Lynch Award May 12 at Sports Authority Filed at Mile High Stadium in Denver for outstanding service to his community and school. Smith was presented the award by former Denver Broncos safety and current San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch, who was joined by Denver Broncos Vice President of Player Personnel John Elway and new head coach Vance Joseph. Smith was honored by the District 8 board of education prior to being recognized by the Broncos. He was nominated for the award by the administration and faculty at Carson Middle School located on post. He was one of 10 Colorado middle school students to be recognized for his efforts in school and the community. Robert Smith, a warrant officer with the 4th Infantry Division, said his son’s accomplishments are the result of a work ethic and a drive to help others that is a credit to his values and to his upbringing. Robert Smith said TaShon, the youngest of seven children, has seen firsthand what special needs children require and what being blessed with great athletic ability means. He said his youngest son has two sisters with special needs and watching an older brother achieve success as a high school athlete has helped ground him like few others his age. “My wife and I keep TaShon grounded and make Fort Carson Family member TaShon Smith prepares for sure that he understands where he comes from. He weaknesses. He is a leader in his peer group, and an attempt at the high jump during a competition held knows part of what he has here is giving back, and you can always count on him to be there to do the Saturday at Fountain-Fort Carson High School. he knows it is bigger than him in everything that he right thing. I have been (at Carson Middle School does,” Robert Smith said. for) 15 years and have seen less than a handful of The administration and coaches at Carson kids who have made the same impact across multiple It doesn’t matter whether it is kids or adults. He is Middle School had a lot of praise for TaShon and sports as (TaShon) has,” Arnell said. constantly helping anyone who needs it, and anything what he means to the community and school’s Matthew Sucaet, the school’s basketball coach, he commits to he makes things around him better,” athletic teams. They said he can be found tutoring also marveled at Smith’s athletic achievements, but Sucaet said. and helping students, especially those with special said he is just as impressed with his ability to be Robert Smith said he is certainly a proud dad and needs, when he is in the classroom. comfortable around any person, no matter age or he and his wife are confident their son is on a good Coach Justin Arnell said TaShon is a “once-in-a- position. He said Smith’s ability to be a leader in the track as he prepares to enter high school next year. He lifetime” athlete and student. school community is evident. said he can’t imagine anything getting in the way of “He’s one of those special breeds of kids “When I describe him, I use the phrase ‘social him doing great things for his school and community that (can) do everything really well and has no genius’ (because) he can get anyone to like him. the next four years.
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Willie Chatman, left, Fort Carson Athletic fficials Association president, talks to team representatives at an intramural coaches meeting May 11 at the Fort Carson softball complex. The season is scheduled to kick off Monday with games at the south softball complex. Games are scheduled to be played Monday- Thursday through July.
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