Vol. 66, No. 9 Published in the interest of Division West (First Army) and Fort Carson community. Feb. 29, 2008 Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mil. Word of the month: Persistent

Photo by Pfc. April Campbell Drawing a crowd Staff Sgt. Steve Oullette, a tank commander with 1st Platoon, Company D, 1st stopped in the village, north of Baghdad, to speak with local leaders after completing Combined Arms Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th another mission. The Soldiers have learned some Arabic words needed to communicate Infantry Division, Multi-National Division — Baghdad, smiles as he listens to an eager with Iraqis, and some children in the village can speak and understand a little bunch of children gathered around him during a stop in Jalatah, Iraq. The Silver Lions English, which helps them to better communicate with American Soldiers. Four Soldiers injured in rollover accident Fort Carson Public Affairs Office others were released from Memorial Hospital Realistic training is not without risk. Leaders at all Monday. All the Soldiers are from 3rd Battalion, levels seek to mitigate risks, both in training and Four Soldiers were injured in an M992 Field 16th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, while deployed,” said Col. B. Shannon Davis, Artillery Ammunition Supply Vehicle rollover 4th Infantry Division. Mission Support Element deputy commander and accident Monday while training at Fort Carson’s The incident is under investigation by Fort chief of staff. “Unfortunately, these incidents local training area about two miles southwest of Carson Police and the Fort Carson Safety Office, in sometimes occur and we will thoroughly investigate the main post. coordination with the 2nd BCT Safety Office. the causes of this accident and share them Army- The condition of the Soldiers is as follows: “I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy wide to help prevent similar incidents and injury two Soldiers are now listed as stable and two to the Soldiers and families affected by this incident. to our Soldiers.”

II Military Community Feature NN SS II D D Keeping Iraqi neighborhoods safe. Performing for Wounded Warriors. Piñon Canyon training. EE See Page 5 See Page 11 See Page 22-23 2 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 29, 2008 Opinion/Editorial

MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham I don’t know death Garrison Commander: Col. Eugene B. Smith Commentary by Sgt. Zach Mott Five Soldiers killed in one incident is the most my Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: 3rd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th brigade-the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Dee McNutt Division-has experienced in two-plus tours in Iraq. But, Chief, Print and Web Communications: Infantry Division, Multi-National Division — Baghdad Douglas M. Rule it was far more than that. These men who died were the Editor: Julie M. Lucas CAMP TAJI, Iraq — I don’t know death. good guys — the ones you root for when the times get Staff Writer: Michael J. Pach Death has visited the doors of my neighbors and tough. They were the ones who helped motivate an entire Happenings: Nel Lampe some of my friends. But his intrusions on my life have company of men to achieve great things. With the simple, Sports Writer: Walt Johnson been, thankfully, few and far between. My paternal mindless act of one coward, Staff Sgt. Gary Jeffries, Sgt. Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall Photojournalist: James H. Egbert grandmother died when I was barely old enough to know James Craig, Cpl. Evan Marshall, Spc. Brandon Meyer and who she was and my maternal grandmother died after a Pfc. Joshua Young were taken from the Families they both long battle with emphysema. That’s it. dearly loved and who dearly loved them.

This commercial enterprise newspaper is I am currently on my second tour in Iraq and have The remaining members of that Jan. 28 patrol an authorized publication for members of the enjoyed relative calm in the 15 months I have spent responded not with rage against the well-hidden, Department of Defense. Contents of the “at war,” so to speak. I’ve fired a total of 45 rounds from heavily-armed enemy; instead, they responded with decisive Mountaineer are not necessarily the official view my assigned weapon while in Iraq. Forty of those rounds actions that fulfilled the Warrior Ethos of “I will never of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or the Department of the Army. Printed circulation is were aimed at silhouetted targets at a qualification leave a fallen comrade.” They fought back for nearly 12,000 copies. range and the other five were aimed at the dirt mound three hours to ensure their friends’ bodies did not end The editorial content of the Mountaineer surrounding the test-fire pit. My only experience with the, up as a war trophy for the enemy. is the responsibility of the Public Affairs Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, Tel.: omnipresent, by some accounts, roadside bombs was more Now more than a week removed from the attack, to (719) 526-4144. The e-mail address is than 200 meters in front of me and too small to damage listen to those men recount tales of their now deceased [email protected]. much more than the dirt it pushed into the sky. comrades is enough to bring a tear to even the most The Mountaineer is posted on the As a military journalist, my job is to go where the battle-hardened veteran’s eye. Internet at http://public.carson.Army.mil/ sites/PAO/mountaineer/archives/forms. Soldiers go and cover what they do. Through either a I can’t begin to understand these five men who died. The Mountaineer is an unofficial twist of fate, or some other force, those patrols, missions I can only go off the stories that were told and the publication authorized by AR 360-1. The and other tasks I’ve covered have been harm free. Death, emotions on the faces of their friends and brothers-in-arms. Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in it seems, does not have my address. From that, I can see they were well-loved, well-respected no way connected with the Department of the But, there are Soldiers here that know death all and deeply missed. Army, under exclusive written contract with too well. Some know it well enough that it’s become an I don’t want to know death — there’s far too much of it Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. unwelcomed member of their squad/platoon/company/ floating around in this country. 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Miscellaneous damage to U.S. government property and fires Direct exchange in motor pool building 1882 on May 2. If Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. you have information about this or any crime, Partial turn-ins 1st Infantry Division — will be holding its 90th contact CID at 526-3991 or the Military Police Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. annual reunion at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in desk at 526-2333. The $500 reward offer expires Full turn-ins Colorado Springs Aug. 20-24. Anyone who has ever May 11, 2008. served with the “Big Red One” or any unit Monday-Thursday 7:30-10:30 a.m. Officer Candidate School — Packet submissions attached is cordially invited. Unit issues and turn-ins Details and reservation forms will be available in for direct select and local OCS Boards are handled by Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. the spring issue of the society’s newspaper, the the Personnel Actions Section, Personnel Services Bridgehead Sentinel or after March 1 on the Web Branch, Military Personnel Division, in building Trial defense service hours — TDS hours of site: www.1stID.org or by contacting: Society of the 1218, room 160. OCS direct selection is in effect operation are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. First Infantry Division, 1933 Morris Road, Blue until Sept. 30, and there are still slots open. Contact TDS is closed on Fridays except for appointments Bell, PA 19422, (215) 661-1969 or e-mail Tom Grady at 526-3947 for more information. and emergencies. Administrative chapters and Article [email protected]. Finance in- and out-processing — In- and out- 15 briefings are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m., and walk-ins are taken until 12:50 p.m. Joe Gmelch Wounded Warrior Welcome socials — processing is held in building 1218, room 230. Use the are held the third Thursday of the month at 3:30 p.m. following phone numbers for more information: separations Claims Division hours — are Monday-Friday 9 at Alternate Escapes to recognize wounded Soldiers 526-8473/8476/1302; retirement 526-4233/4234/8470; a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. The office is closed on who came home separate from their units and did not travel 526-9930/ 0507/0475; accessions 526-8479/8236/ federal and training holidays. Soldiers must attend a participate in a welcome-home ceremony. The next 4558; and chief of in- and out-processing 526-6230. mandatory briefing before receiving a claim packet. social is March 20 and all are welcome. $5,000 Reward — The U.S. Army Criminal At the briefing, Soldiers must submit a Department of Defense Form 1840/1840R (pink form). CGSC courses available locally — The U.S. Army Investigation Detachment is offering a $5,000 reward Command and General Staff College educates and for information leading to the apprehension and DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operate trains intermediate level Army officers and interagency conviction of the person(s) responsible for the fire at under the following hours: leaders prepared to operate in full spectrum Army, 4467 Ray Circle on post. If you have information • Warhorse Café — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. joint, interagency and multinational operations as about this or any crime, contact CID at 526-3991 or (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 field grade commanders and staff officers. The the Military Police desk at 526-2333. The $5,000 p.m. (dinner). Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Intermediate Level Education core curriculum is reward offer expires Aug. 8, 2008. (brunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). designed to satisfy the educational needs of all active- The Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline — • Wolf Inn — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (break- component and reserve-component officers as a accepts calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week at fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. result of the Army's Officer Personnel Management (800) 984-8523. The call center offers wounded and (dinner). Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. System 3 for promotion to lieutenant colonel. injured Soldiers and their Family members a way to (brunch), and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Colorado Springs ILE class instructors: Lt. Col. seek help to resolve medical issues and provides an • 10th SFG — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (break- Winterfeld and Lt. Col. Johnson. Phase-1: (AT) June information channel to senior Army leadership to fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. 15- June 30, San Antonio; Phase-2: (IDT) Oct. 1, improve the way the Army serves the medical needs Closed on weekends. 2008- May 1, 2009, Colorado Springs, Colorado/U.S. of Soldiers and their Families. Education Center hours of operation — The Air Force Academy; Phase-3: (AT) June 1, 2009- Food service special events — Family Readiness Mountain Post Training and Education Center’s hours June 15, 2009, San Antonio. For further information Groups and units that conduct fundraisers by selling are as follows: contact: [email protected] limited food items are required to fill out an application • Counselor Support Center — Monday Sgt. Audie Murphy Club Association — Mountain and checklist for their event. Contact Capt. Teal through Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday, 11 Post chapter meets every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.-1 Reeves at 526-7922, or Sgt. Misty Gordon at a.m.-4:30 p.m. p.m. at the Family Connection. For more information 526-7375 for details and a copy of the paperwork • Learning Resource Center/Military Occupa- contact SAMC President Sgt. 1st Class Tavarise needed. The application and checklist are also tional Specialty Library — Monday through Williams at [email protected] or SAMC available through unit Family Readiness Groups. Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Public Affairs Officer Sgt. 1st Class Bradley Shufelt DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works is Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and training holidays 9 at [email protected]. responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort a.m.-5 p.m. • Defense Activity for Nontraditional New Medical Activity Detachment Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance Education Support and Army Personnel Testing Correspondence Department office hours — of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and — Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 The Correspondence (Release of Information) cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone numbers p.m.; closed training holidays. Office in the Patient Administration Division has and points of contact for services: • Basic Skills Education Program/Functional new hours, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., • Facility repair/service orders — KIRA Academic Skills Training — Monday-Thursday closed on federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526- service order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use 1-4 p.m.; closed training holidays. 7284 for more information. this number for emergencies or routine tasks. • Refuse/trash — Call Larry Haack at 526-9237 • eArmyU Testing — Monday-Friday, 12:15- $10,000 Reward — The U.S. Army’s Criminal 4:15 p.m.; closed training holidays. Investigative Division is offering a $10,000 reward when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing Legal Assistance hours — Operating hours for the for information leading to the conviction of the or emergency service is required. Legal Assistance Office are Monday and Thursday 9 person responsible for the death of Joseph Eric • Facility custodial services — Call Larry Haack a.m.-11 a.m. (appointments) and 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Barker. Barker, a former Soldier, was found dead at 526-9237 for service needs or to report complaints. (walk-ins), Tuesday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (wills) Wednesday at the sewage basin of the Fort Carson waste • Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle at 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (appointments) and Friday 9 a.m.- water treatment plant, Feb. 21, 2006. Anyone with 526-1695. 4 p.m. (power of attorney and notaries). The office information concerning this crime should contact • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call will be closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fort Carson CID at 526-3991 or the military police Don Phillips at 526-9271. Call 526-5572 with questions. desk at 526-2333. • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Grant at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help $5,000 reward — The U.S. Army’s Criminal tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. Briefings Investigative Division is offering a $5,000 reward for • Base operations contract Contracting Officer information leading to the conviction of person(s) Representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 Army ROTC Green to Gold Briefings — are held responsible for the theft of an M-4 carbine, serial for reporting wind damage, snow removal concerns, Tuesdays at the Education Center, room 120 at 12:00 number W156244, from the motor pool adjacent damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. p.m. For questions contact University of Colorado to building 3292, Fort Carson, between 8 p.m., Oct. 30, • Portable latrines — Call 526-1854 to request Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475. and 3:30 a.m. Oct. 31. Please provide any information latrines, for service or to report damaged or ACAP briefing –– The Army Career and Alumni to the 41st and 48th MP Detachment, U.S. Army overturned latrines. Program preseparation briefing is required for all Criminal Investigation Command, building 1816, departing servicemembers. Current ACAP policy Fort Carson, CO 80913-4203. Call 526-0564 /3991. requires personnel ending time in service to register with case Number 0318-07-CID056-20360. All Hours of Operation one year out and retirees two years out. ACAP information will remain anonymous. This reward preseparation briefings are held Monday-Thursday expires Nov. 13, 2008. Central Issue Facility regular business hours — are listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments. from 7:30-9 a.m. Attendees should report to ACAP Harmony in Motion — is looking for basses, tenors, by 7:15 a.m. to building 1118, room 133. Call altos and sopranos. Singers have opportunities to In-processing 526-1002 to register. travel and perform for ceremonies and for military Monday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m. ETS briefing — for enlisted personnel will be held and civilian guests. Interested active duty Army, Initial issues the first and third Tuesday of each month until further enlisted staff seargents and below, call 524-3618/ Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. notice. Briefing sign-in begins at 7 a.m. at building 3619 to schedule an audition. Partial issues 1042, room 310. Briefings will be given on a first-come, $500 Reward — The U.S. Army Criminal first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. Investigation Detachment is offering a $500 of their ETS but must attend the briefing no later than reward for information leading to the apprehension Cash sales/report of survey 30 days prior to their ETS or start date of transition and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. leave. Call 526-2240 for more information. Military Feb. 29, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 7 Sentinels honor Soldier Story and photos by Fort Carson to receive the scholarship. James H. Egbert With the money from the scholarship, Mountaineer staff he paid for a home and his college tuition and received help finding new Retired Staff Sgt. Joseph Fowler careers for Fowler and his wife Leslie. was honored and presented with a “This has been a wonderful night. “life scholarship” from the Sentinels It’s great to see everyone and to be of Freedom Scholarship Foundation welcomed back to Colorado Springs,” Feb. 19, at the Cheyenne Mountain said Fowler. Fowler has been recovering Resort and Conference Center in from his injuries at Brooks Army recognition for his service and personal Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. sacrifice while deployed to Iraq. Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham, Fowler went to Iraq as a dog commanding general, Division West handler. Fowler and his dog, Dak, (First Army) and Fort Carson, along were assigned to look for explosives with Lt. Col. Laurence C. Lobdell, and to assist with door-to-door commander, 759th Military Police searches in city neighborhoods. battalion, honored Fowler. He was assigned to the 148th Police Graham said, “We would like to Detachment, 759th Military Police thank the Sentinels of Freedom for all Battalion, “Lone Sentinels,” and that you do to help our wounded attached to the 10th Mountain Division. warriors.” Graham turned to Fowler and Fowler was injured in December said, “You are the reason we live free in 2005 in Baghdad when he and his this country. To be wounded and have a police dog were on their way to a positive attitude like yours, our nation nearby warehouse to screen election will never go wrong. I thank you for ballot boxes. Their vehicle hit a mine your willingness to serve.” and burst into flames. The driver and Lobdell offered his praise and the dog were killed instantly while gratitude to Fowler. Lobdell recited the Fowler and one other Soldier survived working dog’s oath to honor Fowler’s the explosion. 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return. I protect my officer with my life, and would gladly take a bullet in his place. I am sent in to find lost children and fugitives on the run. I find drugs and weapons and even bombs. I am the first sent in and sometimes the last to leave. I am the nose and ears of my officer. I will protect and serve him. I would die for him and for you. I only ask for compassion and a kind word.” Impressed by the level of care his son received in military hospitals after an injury he sustained in Iraq and wanting to do something tangible to support U.S. Soldiers, Mike Conklin, Danville, Calif., created the nonprofit Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation. The Sentinels of Freedom provides four-year “life scholarships” to help injured veterans become self- sufficient. Thanks to innovations in medical care, unlike any other time in history, many more severely wounded Soldiers are coming home and facing the challenges of putting their lives back together. Once released from the hospital, they face the everyday hardships of finding a home, continuing their education or going to work in the civilian sector to support their Families. The situation is more difficult because of their injuries. The four-year scholarship is intended to benefit qualified members of the U.S. Armed Forces severely injured in the line of duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001. The program helps them readjust to civilian life and prosper despite any physical challenges they face. Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael R. Noggle Local volunteer teams have pledged to provide Alpine training mentoring and moral support and the Sentinels pledge to use that support to reach their personal, professional Soldiers from the Special Forces Mountain Detachment, 10th SF Group (Airborne), Fort Carson, conducted and financial goals. mountaineer and rescue training in the Rocky Mountains, near Keystone Feb. 5. U.S. Navy Special Warfare Visit the Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship members also participated in the month-long course. Foundation, online at www.sentinelsoffreedom.org for more information about the scholarship program.

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719-389-4942 1313 Motor City Drive Community Feb. 29, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 11 Wounded warriors receive warm welcome Story and photos by Michael J. Pach Mountaineer staff

Twelve active-duty and former Soldiers were honored at Alternate Escapes Thursday for their service during the February Joe Gmelch Wounded Warrior Welcome. These Soldiers returned home separate from their respective units, so they did not participate in an official welcome-home ceremony. The event was sponsored by Armed Services YMCA, Security Service Federal Credit Union, Military Officers Association of America and the Retired Officers’ Wives’ Club. Food was provided by 13 Pure nightclub and bistro. Representatives from these organizations as well as members of the Fort Carson and Colorado Springs communities were on hand Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham, commanding general, Division West (First Army) and Fort Carson, right, addresses wounded Soldiers at to support the guests of honor. the Joe Gmelch Wounded Warrior Welcome Feb. 21. “I just want to say ‘thank you’ to all of the active-duty personnel and the realize his dream of driving a race injured people like himself get who spent five years in the Marines dependents that support them,” said car. He encouraged wounded Soldiers back to work. and three years in the Army, shared a Michael Griffin, Navy veteran from keep going, just like Adams did. “I came down from Boulder out poem with the crowd. 1971-1974. “It means a lot to us that “I just want to say from the of a sense of great gratitude,” said After each wounded Soldier was you’re doing what you’re doing and it bottom of my heart, we certainly Cornell. “I want to welcome you all recognized, Maj. Gen. Mark A. means a lot to us that you come home.” appreciate what you all do,” said back and thank you from the bottom Graham, commanding general, Joey Truscelli, a Marine from Truscelli. “Thanks for what you do of my heart. I’m here also to thank the Division West (First Army) and Fort 1979-1985, former Indy race car driver, and don’t ever quit.” families who are here to support Carson, expressed his gratitude for and host of television show, “One Eric Cornell, a physics professor the Soldiers. I know you’re not going the warriors and the sponsors. Good Turn,” told the story of Kenny at University of Colorado and Nobel to give up on them. We really owe “It is really important that we do Adams, a blind veteran, wounded in Prize winner in physics was there to you a debt of gratitude.” See Warrior on page 24 Afghanistan. Truscelli helped Adams represent an organization that helps Wounded warrior, Thomas Pineda,

A Place to Give — by Thomas Pineda There was a time when I could look around and could not see Sure I have eyes They’re 20/20, the perfect equation for a kill My ears work, too, but only understood the language of talking guns Yes, I’m one of those people, the few, the proud I was what many feared to be or something like that But that was a long heartbreak ago And it’s true your first love is a tragedy because we have no idea what it is It’s a hard thing to describe this thing called war All I can say for myself is that it took every ounce of my humanity to put a bullet in that bastard, but I never got a chance to be human Maybe God didn’t want me to walk amongst men Maybe I’m not supposed to Maybe I’m supposed to stay an animal in a primal and earthly glory Or simply put, I was just seeing and hearing the wrong things My first love, this hard thing to describe, war, always a tragedy Looking back now on who I thought I was and where I am now It’s good that I’ve loved and lost Smiling in the good times and rubbing the scars from the bad times You’ve heard me say it before, it’s a shame we had to meet like this, and it’s true Now that I know how to see and hear I say it all the time, it’s a shame indeed Not everyone sees and hears like I do When people ask me what do I do I wish I could say I help angels touch the sky again I wish I could say some have their wings taken from their backs And I show them how to soar with their hearts I wish I could say some forgot how to land and I catch them Instead of sounding crazy I keep it simple and I say I help returning vets and disabled vets from Iraq and Afghanistan find jobs Children from the Action Impact Missions perform a patriotic mime act at Alternate Escapes. 12 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 29, 2008 Community

Pikes Peak AdAmAn Club Climbers dedicate trek to servicemembers by Michael J. Pach club trying to fight the tendency of Mountaineer staff civilians (especially the nonvets) to almost forget the thousands of fellow As the AdAmAn climbers trudged citizens who are out there in harm’s through snow and ice along the Barr way, or preparing to be in harm’s way, Trail on their way to the top of Pikes for the sake of preserving the United Peak New Year’s Eve, they battled States,” said Lindeman. “I guess temperatures of 30 below zero and most of us are a little skeptical howling winds that produced wind chills about what we see and hear, and are of 60 below. Aside from wondering not inclined to get completely sloppy how they would be able to make it to about how we use words like the summit under such harsh conditions ‘hero,’ but we all know that these and set off their fireworks display at fine and steadfast Americans are midnight, other thoughts were on their doing extraordinarily important minds. They were thinking of the work in all kinds of settings.” men and women in uniform fighting Every year the AdAmAn Club the Global War on Terrorism. invites the Fort Carson chief of staff According to Pikes Peak AdAmAn to participate in the climb as a Members of the Pikes Club President Ted Lindeman, group guest and the post provides safety Peak AdAmAn Club head members Ryer Hitchcock and Michael flares to use in case of an for the summit of Pikes Graham spoke up during the club’s emergency. Col. B. Shannon Davis Peak New Year’s Eve. annual business meeting Dec. 1 and joined the group this time, making Photo by Patrick Naughton recommended that the 2007/2008 his second trip up Pikes Peak. climb be dedicated to those serving “This is a big tradition and This New Year’s Eve tradition On the morning of Dec. 31, 1922, in the armed forces. The club has 14 something unique to Colorado started in 1922 with five men known they set off for the summit wearing members who have served or are Springs,” said Davis. “It’s a privilege as the “Frozen Five.” On Dec. 22, hobnail boots, breeches, stocking caps, serving in the military, including to climb with these folks and I 1922, Ed Morath, Fred Morath, sheepskin coats and silk stockings for senior member, Ed Kirches, a former would be unselfish enough to offer Fred Barr, Willis Magee and Harry face masks. They battled severe 10th Mountain Division Soldier the opportunity to one our leaders Standley decided they would skip weather as they made their way to the who, at the age of 77, made his just for the experience. It makes me the usual New Year’s Eve parties in summit house where they warmed record-setting 42nd climb in 2000/2001. feel good that they think about us Colorado Springs and do something See AdAmAn on page 24 “To me, this dedication shows the and dedicated the climb to us.” that had never been done before. Community Feb. 29, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 13 Let go of the negative Commentary by Chap. (Capt.) despair. Whenever I messed up in some way, I send away, to let go, to let alone or disregard, to Thomas J. Lesh felt bad because I knew better. I knew I wasn’t give a thing up. 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd perfect, but still, I knew better. I even knew that It is hard when we are hurt by others; Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division the apostle Paul admitted to being a sinner, along especially if trust is betrayed. Since none of us is with all the other faults of godly people made perfect, we should be willing to forgive, but that I saw this saying on a button in a tourist shop: plain in the Bible. Who was I to think that I was doesn’t mean we forget what was done. Trust and “to err is human, to forgive is out of the question.” more responsible than they? But I did. respect are always on loan. We can let go of our While driving south on Interstate 81 on the These feelings stole a lot of the joy I knew pain. We can let go of our “right” for revenge or way to Mount Crawford, Va., God spoke to me. It I had because of God’s blessings in my life. I retribution. We can let go of the disappointment was as clear and audible as someone speaking in my knew better than to blame God or others because our preconceived expectations may cause. ear, but it was in my heart. He stated quite simply these were my feelings. We can even let go of our own opinions and “You know, the grace that was there to forgive you So what did God’s statement do for me? I desires so that we can replace them with the first time you asked is there every time.” realized I had to simply let go of the lie that better ones. But if someone demonstrates they Why would God just drop such a statement I was believing. I had to forgive myself, as well are not to be trusted, then it is wise not to trust into the heart of a full-time minister, on his way to as receive God’s forgiveness for doubting God’s them. Forgive … but don’t forget. get food from a food bank to help needy families? good news. His forgiveness was already there. We must always remember that we have need Because I needed to hear it. Even though I I don’t know what kind of difficulties and to be forgiven. Reality will keep us honest. gave my heart to Jesus as a child and dedicated hurts you or those you care about are carrying in There’s a spanish story of a father and son myself to him as a youth, I still felt I was not their hearts but just hearing that God cares doesn’t who had become estranged. The son ran away, worthy … that is to say good enough for God. always bring a good feeling. Knowing that there and the father set off to find him. He searched Now if there was anybody who knew better it are people in this world that love you doesn’t for months to no avail. Finally, in a last desperate should have been me. I know God loves me and always prevent destructive behavior. effort to find him, the father put an ad in a Madrid everybody because he paid the price for us to I took some time to look into what forgiveness newspaper. The ad read, “Dear Paco, meet me in be able to get right with God through Jesus, really is (since I needed a better understanding). front of this newspaper office at noon on Saturday. whether we would accept Jesus or not. That is Karl Menninger, the famed psychiatrist, once said All is forgiven. I love you, your father.” love. That is grace. We are then made acceptable that if he could convince the patients in psychiatric On Saturday 800 Pacos showed up, looking to God through our faith in Jesus. hospitals that their sins were forgiven, 75 percent for forgiveness and love from their fathers. So why did I feel that I still had to earn of them could walk out the next day. What does it Let go of the negative, destructive, painful, God’s favor? really mean to truly forgive and be forgiven? selfish, immature, and especially the untrue. Feeling this way toward God, or anyone can The most used word to refer to forgiveness Remember the love of God provides forgiveness for be quite aggravating to the point of bitterness and in the new testament is a word that means to whosoever believes, not matter what, no matter when.

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Miscellaneous Iowa Ave., Fountain, CO 80817. The fee for the five-week program is $36. To register, pick up a registration form at any School District 8 school. The C.W. Bill Young Department of Defense For more information, contact Felicia Barnhart at Marrow Donor Program — will be conducting 385-6964 or [email protected]. marrow donor registration during the Armed Fountain-Fort Carson School District — has Services Blood Program blood drive, March 6-8, openings for food delivery drivers and food 11 a.m. -7 p.m., at the Fort Carson Special Events service workers. Call Dawn at 382-1334. Center. Registration is free, simple and quick — just a consent form and four oral swabs. Those eligible Donated annual leave needed for Fort Carson to register are active-duty Soldiers and their Family civilian employees — Lou Ann Armstrong, members, Army National guard, Army reservists, Garrison Resource Management; Helen Crow, recent retirees and Department of Defense civilians Bureau of Land Management; Carl DeFranco, in good general health between 18-60 years of Michelle Bower, Derrick Richeson and Charles age. Please note that restrictions differ from (Chuck) Woodson, Space and Missile Defense blood donation, so you can register even if you Command; May Harris, Army Community Service; have been overseas/deployed, are taking most Mary Gomez, Craig Daniels, Military Personnel medications, have a cold, or have a recent tattoo Department; Danette Wyatt, Directorate of Morale, or piercing. 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Meetings annual leave, call or e-mail Garrison Resource are held at Healers Chapel at Evans Army Management, at 526-1841/39 or Community Hospital, the second Wednesday of [email protected] to obtain form each month from 4:30-5 p.m. or 6 p.m. For more OF-630A, “Request to Donate Annual Leave.” information contact Jackie Skinner at 261-1011. Hurtado’s fax number is 526-3054. Wayne Field will be at the Fort Carson Claims against the estate —With deepest regrets commissary signing Cheerios boxes and athlete to the family of Sgt. James Craig, deceased. cards — March 28-29. A Purple Heart recipient, Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to Wayne is a combat wounded veteran of World War his estate should contact Capt. Erica Mitchell, II. He has received a total of 72 medals in his 25 (706) 294-1844. years of National Disabled Veteran Military Athlete year or have been selected to attend a Military competitions and competed for 10 years in the USA Claims against the estate —With deepest regrets to Service Academy are not eligible. Senior Games in swimming. the family of Sgt. Chad Barrett, deceased. Anyone All applications must be postmarked no later having claims against or indebtedness to his estate than April 30. Send all applications to: Military Fort Carson commissary will be closed — at should contact Capt. Clay Bibb, 526-6016. Affairs Council, Attention: Rodeo Parade 5 p.m. March 9, for inventory. Claims against the estate —With deepest Scholarship Committee, Colorado Springs Fort Carson Officers’ Spouses’ Club Scholarships regrets to the family of Staff Sgt. Gary Wayne Chamber of Commerce, 6 S. Tejon, Ste. 700, — for 2008 are now available. There are three Jeffries, deceased. Anyone having claims against Colorado Springs, CO 80903. categories: military Family members, high school or indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. For more information, contact Brian Binn at senior, Family member child continuing higher Kelly M. Haller, 338-0725. 575-4325 or e-mail [email protected] or the Pikes education and spouse. These are merit-based Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade Event Manager, Claims against the estate —With deepest regrets to scholarships. Applicant must meet either of the Brenda Carender, at 262-7160 or e-mail the family of Spc. Brandon Meyer, deceased. Anyone following criteria: be a dependent or a current [email protected] active member of the Fort Carson Officers’ Spouses’ having claims against or indebtedness to his estate Fort Carson Red Cross Station and the Pikes Club, or the Enlisted Spouses Charitable should contact Capt. Anthony Plana, 330-9502. Peak Chapter of the American Red Cross offers Organization or a dependent or spouse of an FCOSC Spring welfare fund distributions — The four free cardiopulmonary resuscitation classes active-duty Soldiers, Army reservist, Army National Fort Carson Officers’ Spouses’ Club will distribute — Saturday at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 Guard, retired Army, deceased or missing in action charitable monies to nonprofit organizations that p.m. at the Special Events Center. Registration is Army, or Department of Defense civilian stationed directly assist or support Fort Carson Soldiers or 20 minutes prior to the class. For more information, in the Colorado Springs area. their Families. FCOSC is currently accepting please contact Heather Walma at 785-2728. The applications are available online at applications for these funds. Following a review http://fc-osc.com, click on the community outreach and selection process, the disbursements will be Cub Scout Pack 264 on Fort Carson — offers tab. Applicants may only apply for one scholarship mailed in late April. To request an application please activities for boys in the first-fifth grades, including per year and must be received by March 31. contact Lynn Engen, FCOSC Welfare Chairperson, sports and academics that help families teach ideals Awards will be published in May. via e-mail at [email protected] or mail to P.O. such as honesty, good citizenship and respect. If you have any questions please contact Kay Box 12886, Fort Carson, CO 80913. All applications For information on joining Pack 264 contact Cindy Rambo at [email protected] must be postmarked by March 15. Mathis at 559-8886 or [email protected]. Creative movement class — School District 8 and Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Scholarship Consumer Hotline — Are you about to buy a car, the city of Colorado Springs Therapeutic Recreation applications — As a part of the Annual Pikes home, computer or other high-dollar item? Call the Program are proud to sponsor an exciting series of Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade held in July, Aleut Fort Carson Consumer Hotline at 526-6827 with classes designed to enhance your child's creative Management Services, in coordination with the financial questions. A financial adviser will return thinking and imagination. Join us for this program Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Military your call as soon as possible, within 48 hours. series designed for children 1-2 years old with and Affairs Division, sponsors scholarships awarded to All hotline information is kept confidential. without disabilities. The program will include deserving Family members of U.S. servicemembers Spouse Support Group — Are you feeling movement to music, cooperative play, sensory killed or wounded in action while in a designated lonely, anxious or fearful about this deployment? integration and perceptual motor activities. Parents/ combat zone. The applicant must be accepted to an Join this group of caring spouses. To register guardians are highly encouraged to attend with accredited college or university or a current college call Army Community Service at 526-4590. their children and siblings are welcome. Classes student. Applicants must be committed to attend Free child care is available for registered with be held 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, until during the 2007-2008 academic year. Students who children. The support group meets Tuesdays from March 19 in the staff development room at the have already been selected for full scholarships that 12-1:30 p.m. at the Java Cafe in Alternate Escapes Lorraine Education and Community Center, 301 E. will be awarded during the 2008-2009 academic on Specker Avenue. 16 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 29, 2008 Chapel briefs

Chapel Chapel Schedule Protestant Women of the Chapel — PWOC is ROMAN CATHOLIC a group of women who meets weekly. All women in Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person the chapel community and vicinity are welcome. Mon., Wed., Fri. noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7412 The group offers Bible studies, praise, worship and Tues., Thurs. noon Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Coe/526-5769 encouragement. The group meets Tuesdays from Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Coe/526-5769 Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Coe/526-5769 9-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. For more Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 information call Jennifer Hinz at 559-5103. Free Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/576-7412 child care is provided by Child and Youth Services. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Contact Liana Henkel at 559-8792 about child care. Saturday 4 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Coe/526-5769 Military Council of Catholic Women — is a PROTESTANT group of Catholic women who meets weekly to Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Pollok/526-7387 provide spiritually enriching programs that enable Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Communion Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042 women to minister to one another while serving Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Pies/526-8011 as a vital enhancement of the religious support Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. McBride/526-0478 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. McBride/526-0478 mission of Army chaplains and chapels. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 The group meets at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Pies/526-8011 on the first Friday of the month from 9-11:30 a.m. for Tuesday 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study Soldiers' Nelson & Martinez Mr. Love/526-5229 devotions and a chapel project; on the second and Sunday 11 a.m. Contemporary Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Lesh/526-8890 third Thursdays, 9-11:30 a.m. for Bible study and on Tuesday 7 p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 the fourth Thursday of the month from 9-11:30 am. JEWISH for “Mary’s Mommies,” an outreach to mothers and For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. children under the age of 6. Child care provided, if WICCA needed; contact Tana Caballero at 886-4360. Monday 7 p.m. Building 4800, corner of Harr and O’Connell Rhonda Helfrich/338-9464B Youth Ministry — The Fort Carson Youth Ministry is Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ NATIVE AMERICAN SWEAT LODGE Memorial Chapel, at the corner of Nelson and Native American sweat lodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military dependents and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges are traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson Chaplain Command. Please call the Martinez. It is open to all high school and middle following for information and directions: Charlie Erwin at 382-8177 or [email protected]; or Zoe Goodblanket at 442-0929. school students. Doors open at 6 p.m. Contact Chap. (Capt.) Lisa Northway at 526-4416 or [email protected] for information.

Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture reading, the following Scriptures are recommended. These Scriptures are part The Army Cycle of Prayer — of the common daily lectionary, which is designed to present the entire Bible over a three-year cycle. The Army Cycle of Prayer is not available this week. Friday — Luke 2:29-32, Numbers 13-15 For more information on the Army Cycle of Prayer, or Saturday — Isaiah 64:1-9, Numbers 16-18 Sunday — Psalms 85, Numbers 19-21 to pray for items from previous weeks, visit the cycle’s Monday — Psalms 86, Numbers 22-24 Tuesday — Psalms 87, Numbers 25-27 Web site at www.usarmychaplain.com. Wednesday — Psalms 88, Numbers 28-30 Thursday — Psalms 89, Numbers 31-33

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by Reka Renna your old cell phones to the event and we Directorate of Morale, will recycle them for you. Welfare and Recreation For more information call 526-4494 or go to http://mwr.carson.army.mil and What’s hatching this spring at click on Eggsperience. Fort Carson? The Fort Carson Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation is holding its annual Eggsperience celebration March 15 at the Special Events Center. Hop over and discover a world of “green” in a fun family style. Live entertainment, family friendly food and kid-centric crafts and activities await you. Visitors of all ages will be able to enjoy egg hunts, egg races, bouncy houses and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Entertainment will include performances by the Green Ranger, Inspector Magic and Anne Belle the Clown. With this year’s “green” theme you and your family can learn how to recycle, re-use and reduce waste in a fun and entertaining way. Do not miss one of the most cleverly designed egg hunts this side of Peter Cottontail’s farm. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. The doors open at 9 a.m. As always, inflatable jumping and the fun will go on until 3 p.m. Bring castles and slides will be part of the event.

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So whatever they do and knowledge to Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, wrong, I learn what not to do.” do his job more pro- 4th Infantry Division, conducted “Gauntlet I” field He said that using Soldiers as enemies makes ficiently when training at Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site Feb. 4-21. the training tougher, more realistic and more deployed. train at Gauntlet I focused on combat training for 1st beneficial to the Soldiers running the courses. “They’ve really Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, but also incorporated “We’re Soldiers, we’re trained to fight. So if you’re gone to great extents tactical and logistical training for 204th Brigade fighting someone trained to fight, you can only get to create these Support Battalion, Special Troops Battalion and the better,” said Miles. realistic situations. Piñon Canyon, brigade’s Headquarters and Headquarters Troop. The training has been pretty tough, agreed 2nd Lt. I’ve seen a lot of “The purpose of our training at Piñon Canyon is to Andrew Cairns, fire support officer and intelligence these situations when begin collective training focused officer, A Troop, 1-10th Cav. Regiment, whose unit has I deployed the last Photo by Sgt. Rodney Foliente primarily at the platoon, company been busy fighting the OPFOR and avoiding their traps. time,” said Spc. Douglas Archambo, supply specialist, Soldiers from C Troop, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry and battalion levels,” said Maj. He said that his unit had come across many A Troop, 1-10 Cav. Archambo deployed with the Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Christopher Engen, brigade situations that were beyond what they planned for and brigade from November 2005-November 2006. Division, pull security at the outskirts of a simulated executive officer. “Piñon therefore difficult to handle. That made the training “It’s definitely building a lot of camaraderie and a Iraqi town after mock sniper and suicide bomber prepare for NTC Canyon provides us a number of more realistic and helped the unit become more lot of knowledge from top to bottom. We’re getting attacks Feb. 12 at Piñon Canyon. advantages over the training area of Fort Carson. proficient at problem-solving, dealing with a lot of guys straight out of (Advanced Individual “Because of its size, we can test our ability to changing situations and gain broader perspective for Training), guys who don’t know how we work exercise command and control over a large maneuver future planning. yet,” said Archambo. area,” said Engen. “We’ve got varied types of terrain “We’re role-playing as if we were in Iraq,” said “They’re learning really quickly. We have a lot further enhanced by three urban villages that have Cairns. There were “Iraqis” brought in to play certain of (noncommissioned officers) taking leadership been built, due in part to the efforts of the 4th roles, interpreters to communicate with, insurgents roles, teaching, instructing and helping. That’s been Engineers and Fort Carson Range Control.” to fight and even goats. a big part of the learning for the younger guys.” He said that the training areas on Fort Carson The scenarios required Soldiers to build “I’m very impressed with our Soldiers’ are always busy with other units training on post. relationships with the locals, discerning their needs professionalism and the effort they’ve put forth Piñon Canyon offers an area the brigade can train and working together to improve the regions. Working here,” said Cairns. on exclusively for a two-three week period, without with the Iraqis also helped the Soldiers understand “Gauntlet II” will occur on Fort Carson in March having to compete for ranges or training time. more of their culture, which will help Soldiers build and will continue training for the support battalions Approximately 1,100 2nd BCT Soldiers relationships with the locals during deployment. and brigade headquarters but will focus on combat trained for Gauntlet I. “Personally speaking, this is a very good learning training for 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 67th The Soldiers from 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, process for me,” said Cairns, who has not yet Armor Regiment, 2nd CAB, 8 Inf. Reg., and 3rd 8th Infantry Regiment, functioned as the Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment. opposing forces for Gauntlet I, laying mock Following that, the BCT will continue improvised-explosive devices and engaging in on to the National Training Center at Fort attacks on other battalions. Irwin, Calif., for training and evaluation prior “It’s been good training for us as the OPFOR,” to deployment slated later this year. said Pfc. Contavious Le Witt Miles, infantryman, “A lot of the skills that we train Soldiers B Company, 2nd CAB, 8 Inf. Reg. Soldiers on on are perishable and if you don’t train and both sides used the Army’s Multiple Integrated retrain those skills, then the Soldiers aren’t Laser System to track hits against each other. proficient at their tasks,” said Command Sgt. By using the MILES gear, evaluators can more Maj. David Pierce, acting brigade command accurately assess the units conducting training. sergeant major for Gauntlet I. Photo by Sgt. Rodney Foliente A Soldier from C Troop, 1st Squadron, 10th Soldiers also got immediate feedback To help keep training up-to-date, Soldiers Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, during combat, adding to the pressure and from 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, Photo by Pfc. Brandon Lahnala 4th Infantry Division, climbs down from a rooftop Citizens from a simulated Iraqi town ask for treatment for one of their wounded from Soldiers of B Troop, 1st realism of the training. 2nd BCT, 2nd ID function as additional after clearing the building in a simulated Iraqi Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Feb. 11 at Piñon Canyon, after Miles said role-playing as the enemy also observer controllers, sharing their feedback town Feb. 12 at Piñon Canyon. the Soldier was shot by an insurgent during a firefight. helps him to be a better Soldier. based on their recent experiences in Iraq.

Photo by Sgt. Rodney Foliente Soldiers from C Troop, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, keep protesting citizens under control and pull security while the unit commander meets with An M2A3 Bradley from 1st Squadron, 10th town leaders in a simulated Iraqi town Feb. 12 at Piñon Canyon. Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, is “hit” with a mock improvised-explosive device during a convoy from a simulated Iraqi city Feb. 11 at Piñon Canyon. The Soldier walking was “hit” later by a sniper.

Layout by Jeanne Mazerall Photo by Sgt. Rodney Foliente 24 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 29, 2008 Community

See Warrior from page 11 See AdAmAn from page 12 the group left Barr Camp for the previous climbs, the climb they summit. They stopped at timberline just made and those to whom the this because you are in a club you themselves next to a potbellied stove. near a structure called the “A Frame” climb was dedicated. never wanted to be in,” said At the stroke of midnight, they lit and flashed signal mirrors toward the “There was a lot of mention Graham. “None of you ever flares, set off fireworks they carried city below. Many people in Colorado about the dedication of our Families volunteered to be wounded. But with them and lit a huge bonfire. The Springs flashed mirrors back at the and Soldiers and those who didn’t I’ll tell you, we’re glad you’re here following spring, they formed a group climbers to show their support. come back from Iraq or because the alternative was you that would climb the peak every New According to Lindeman and Davis, Afghanistan,” said Davis. “There might not have made it home.” Year’s Eve. They decided to add one this year’s climb was challenging, not were some comments made about Graham asked for a moment member each year to the organization only because of the cold temperatures, the reason we can do this climb and of silence for those who didn’t make and called it the AdAmAn Club. which caused water bottles and body do what we do because of people it home from the war. The newest member of the club parts to freeze, but also because who made those sacrifices. I thought “We thank you for your sacrifice is Mark Szabo, who made eight pre- of the amount of snow on the trail that was very touching coming for your nation,” said Graham. vious climbs as a guest. As tradition from bottom to top. from the civilians up there with “We want you to get better and has it, the newest member leads the “This year’s climb featured no prompting from me.” heal, whether your wounds are climb and Szabo successfully led 32 unusually complete snow coverage of After the fireworks display, the wounds we can see or wounds we people to the summit. Thirty-four the whole mountain,” said Lindeman. climbers were driven down the can’t see. Sometimes it’s harder on people started the trip but one climber “We hiked for miles on knobby, mountain to their cars or waiting wounds we can’t see because became ill at Barr Camp and had to irregular ice and hard-pack, which family members by volunteers from people don’t understand, but they’re get off the mountain. Another member makes for some good ankle exercise. local four-wheel-drive clubs. wounds just the same. Thanks for escorted him down the trail. Above timberline, large sections of Davis felt that dedicating the climb serving. God bless you and you The adventure started the morning Barr Trail were so covered and crusted to the military is just one of the many families. Every time I leave of Dec. 30 with a breakfast at that it was pointless to try to follow, ways the Colorado Springs community one of these events I have a great Community Congregational Church in so we did a lot more improvising than reaches out to those in uniform. feeling, knowing men and women Manitou Springs where AdAmAn mem- usual on the top 1,500 feet.” “In my 31 years of commissioned like you serve the nation and are ber Dave Hunting is the minister. The The group reached the summit service, I’ve never been in a willing to sacrifice their lives for breakfast allows families, friends and house in the late afternoon and began community like this one that reaches it. We’re glad you’re here.” former climbers the chance to visit with to prepare the fireworks, which were out and helps the Soldiers and The ceremony ended with a current climbers and wish them well. hauled up the Pikes Peak Highway on Families,” said Davis. “There’s a patriotic performance from the Action The group set off on the Barr a trailer. The cold and weary climbers, genuine heartfelt desire to say ‘thanks’ Impact Missions’ mime group. Trail after breakfast, arriving at many of them frostbitten, hung out to the military in Colorado Springs, The Joe Gmelch Wounded Barr Camp late in the afternoon, around the potbellied stove in the more than anywhere I’ve been. It makes Warrior Welcome ceremonies where they participated in customs summit house until midnight. me feel good to be a part of that and are usually held the third Thursday such as playing volleyball. A hot meal Davis recalled partaking in more for them to include us in something as of each month. All are welcome was prepared for the climbers and customs inside the summit house such traditional as the AdAmAn Club.” and encouraged to attend to support they spent the night at the camp. as the singing of the AdAmAn song. To find out more about the wounded Soldiers. At about 8 a.m. New Year’s Eve, He said that the members talked about AdAmAn Club visit www.adaman.org.

Set your sights high, We’ll support your success. Community Feb. 29, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 25 Police blotter

The following crimes were committed on the Fort Carson installation between Feb. 14-20. Motor vehicle crimes controlled substance violation — marijuana. __2_ servicemembers were cited for __1_ servicemember was cited for blood __2_ civilians were cited for controlled assault, consummated by battery. alcohol content of .08 or more. substance violation — marijuana. __1_ civilian was cited for assault, __2_ civilians were cited for blood alcohol __2_ servicemembers were cited for consummated by battery. content of .08 or more. possession of drug paraphernalia. __1_ servicemember was cited for domestic __1_ servicemember was cited for illegal __3_ civilians were cited for possession abuse, military male victim. consumption of ethyl alcohol by of drug paraphernalia. __2_ servicemembers were cited for domestic underage person. abuse, civilian female victims. __1_ civilian was cited for illegal consumption Miscellaneous crimes __1_ civilian was cited for child abuse of ethyl alcohol by underage person. __2_ servicemembers were cited for without injury. __6_ servicemembers cited for driving provacative speeches and gestures. __1_ servicemember was cited for under the influence of alcohol. __8_ servicemembers were cited for failure aggravated assault. __2_ civilians were cited for driving under to obey order (abandoned vehicle). __2_ servicemembers were cited for the influence of alcohol. __2_ servicemembers were cited for assault in the third degree. __1_ servicemember was cited for displayed child neglect. __2_ servicemembers were cited for fictitious plates. __2_ civilians were cited for child neglect. harassment. __1_ servicemember was cited for driving __3_ servicemembers were cited for with defective equipment. domestic violence. __1_ servicemember was cited for eluding __2_ civilians were cited for domestic a peace officer. violence. __3_ servicemembers were cited for __1_ servicemember was cited for traffic accident with damage to child abuse. government property. __1_ servicemember was cited for __1_ servicemember was cited for a traffic failure to control an animal. accident with damage to private property. __1_ servicemember was cited for failure to obey a lawful order. Drug and alcohol crimes __4_ servicemembers were cited for (not including motor vehicles) simple assault. __2_ servicemembers were cited for __1_ civilian was cited for simple assault.

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...and a tradition continues. Blue Star Service Banners are Back Men and women in military uni- homes will remind us of the per- forms are on the front lines of our sonal sacrifices being made to war on terrorism. In wars preserve our way of life. past, a Blue Star Banner in From the more than 4 the window of a home million men and women showed a family’s pride in of The American Legion, their loved one serving in the American Legion the U.S. Armed Forces and Auxiliary, the Sons of The reminded others that pre- American Legion...and all serving America’s freedom your fellow demands much. Americans...we say, “Thank you.” Every neighborhood has some- one serving in the current war on terrorism. As we steel ourselves for a long and difficult war, the sight of the Blue Star Banner in Sports Feb. 29, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 27 ‘Intramural hoops’ Artillery unit rains bombs on intramural league 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment’s Joseph Victorian, 10, looks to attack the basket during intramural action Feb. 21.

Story and photos by Walt Johnson of the game and players who know how to win. “I don’t want to jinx us but I think its possible Mountaineer staff Usually, in intramural play you get five guys for this team to go through the season undefeated. running around the court looking like chickens with We had our toughest game of the year recently and Walk into the gym at Garcia Physical Fitness their heads cut off, but we are real organized and those guys forced us to play our best defensive Center on any Monday or Wednesday night and you that is why we are doing so well (undefeated at game of the year, and we did that. I don’t think will find an artillery unit loading up its basketball press time) this year,” James said. there will be another team in the league that will guns for a run at the post intramural championship. “Watching this team play is like watching your challenge us to play the overall game that we had to This team is loaded with talent from the first to favorite sunset, it is quite exhilarating and just gives play to beat them,” James said. the eighth player on the team. If a team wants to you a total feeling of warmth. This team rarely James said all is not perfect in his world and he play an up-tempo game, the artillery team can play misses a chance to convert on fast breaks, plays does have some concerns about his team as it heads that game. If a team wants to slow the game down defense that would make any general proud and for a title. He said the team can sometimes not play and play a half-court game, it will find that is about cleans the backboard of missed shots better than its best in the first half of games, giving teams as good a strategy as jumping in front of a live glass cleaner. Joseph Victorian is the team’s starting confidence the team may not be able to play with mortar round with the talent the team possesses in shooting guard and he says when he and his them, and he said his biggest concern is how his the front court. Simply put, this may be the most teammates show up at the gym it’s for one reason — team can be lazy on defense at times. That has complete basketball team in this year’s intramural to put on a show for the fans and the other team. caused the team to have to come from behind a few league, according to its coach Lamont James. James said he has no problem with his team times, but like a fine-tuned machine, they come “We have a lot of diversity and a lot of skilled having the type of confidence it takes to play out on top. The rest of the season will determine players on this team. The best thing about this team the type of game it plays because he has high if they can fulfill their dream of being a champion is we have players who understand the fundamentals expectations for his group. when this year’s intramural season is over.

2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment’s Ronald Bartley, 7, defends an opponent 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment’s Ron Becker, 12, and Jeremiah Peters, 14, during intramural action Feb. 21. battle for a loose ball while an opponent looks on. 28 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 29, 2008 Sports MountaineerMountaineer BaskBaskeetballtball

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The OFFpromotionalOFF offers in Sports Feb. 29, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 29 OnOn tthehe BencBenchh Colorado Parkinson Foundation sponsors ‘Race for Parkinson’s’ by Walt Johnson disorders. They foundation funds Mountaineer staff transportation assistance for members that are unable to drive, respite care funds to caregivers The Colorado Parkinson Foundation who need to have another caregiver fill in will sponsor the first Race for Parkinson’s while they attend programs, music and April 6 at Fountain Valley Park. The dance therapy classes each week, an annual organizers of the event are looking for educational symposium, several monthly members of the Fort Carson community to group meetings, and other assistance needs take part in the race. Right now there are for more than 200 families in our community. 400 people registered for the race, 300 Approximately 60 percent of the active of whom are affiliated with Air Force organization is veterans and/or dependents. installations in Colorado Springs. Registration for the 5-kilometer run, With so many Air Force people 3-kilometer for walkers, is $20 for the race involved event organizers are hoping to that begins at 10 a.m. An award ceremony turn this into a friendly competition between is scheduled for noon. the Army and Air Force. The Air Force Falcons have clinched “It is my hope and desire to double, or home ice in the first round of the Atlantic quadruple, that number with representation Hockey Association playoffs. The team will from the Army and its dependents. With that, play its first round games March 7-9, at the I would like to formally extend an invitation Cadet Ice Arena. Game time will be 7:05 to the Fort Carson representatives of the U.S. p.m. each day. The series is a best two out Army to compete against the Air Force in this of three, so the Falcons will play on Friday Photo by Walt Johnson event,” said J. David Currin, event coordinator. and Saturday and Sunday, if necessary. The The Colorado Parkinson Foundation, winner of the series will advance to the AHA Hoop prediction? Inc. is this state’s chapter of the National Final Five, March 14-16, at the Blue Cross 2nd Battalion, 17 Field Artillery Regiment’s Clarence Gadson, a Parkinson Foundation and is an all-volunteer Arena in Rochester , N.Y., with the winner member of his unit’s undefeated basketball team, wore a World organization dedicated to providing the of the Final Five receiving an automatic Wrestling Federation championship belt to Garcia Physical financial needs of the Jeanne Taylor berth to the NCAA Tournament. Tickets are Fitness Center Feb. 21. He said he and his teammates hope to add Parkinson’s Support Group and raising a post championship to its resume when the season ends. funds to promote research for neurological See Bench on page 30 30 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 29, 2008 Sports

See Bench from page 29 Recreation sports staff has announced the date for the $12 for adults and $7 for time trials to select the team children. Tickets are on sale that will represent the post now and can be purchased at at the 24th Annual Army www.GoAirForceFalcons.com Ten-Miler Competition or by calling (800) 666-USAF. scheduled to be held Oct. 5 According to the in Washington D.C. Colorado Springs Sports Trials will be conducted Corporation, online March 24 at the post Special registration for Colorado Events Center. People interested amateur athletes is now open in participating in the trials at www.stategamesofthewest.org must register with the Intramural for the inaugural State Games Sports Office by March 17. Shooting of the West, July 24-27, in For more information and Colorado Springs. registration call 526-1372. for a title The event is expected to Boxers talented enough Fountain-Fort Carson’s attract more than 8,000 to be members of the United Terrance Hutchins drills a competitors of all ages and skill States’ Olympic-team will jump shot Tuesday during the levels from 13 Western states in take part in the U.S. Future Trojans’ 60-37 victory over 31 sports. The event will be Stars National Championship at Pueblo East at Fountain-Fort hosted by the Colorado Springs the Olympic Training Center in Carson High School. The Sports Corporation and is open Colorado Springs, March 9-14. Trojans will meet Pueblo to all State Games athletes The competition will feature Central today at 7 p.m in from Alaska, Arizona, top talent in both the men’s and Pueblo in second round California, Colorado, Hawaii, women’s boxing community. state playoff action. The Idaho, Montana, Nevada, This will be the first year for the Lady Trojans began their New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, newly named Future Stars event. post season with a game Washington and Wyoming. All The event was formerly known as Wednesday against participants are eligible by the U.S. Championships. Both Fort Lupton at Fountain-Fort competing in their local State male and female athletes will Carson High School. If the Games in 2008. The new games compete in the premier amateur Lady Trojans win the game will also serve as a qualifying boxing event with 11 national the team will face Pueblo East event for the 2009 State Games champions crowned on the men’s Saturday at 1 p.m. at Pueblo of America in Colorado Springs. side and 15 titlists in women’s East in second round action. The Directorate of action, according to Olympic Photo by Walt Johnson Morale, Welfare and Training Center officials.

Fort Carson, Colorado • www.carson.army.mil Riders get a feel for flying on the “Kite Flyer” ride in iT’Z. The new eating and entertainment facility has a few rides and lots of games.

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Story and photos Head for iT’Z when available. A dessert bar has a On the game side, you’ll by Nel Lampe you’re hungry, because few choices, including need a play card (50 cent Mountaineer staff everyone older than 2 has sugar-free options. fee) then buy some fun to buy a buffet meal upon There may be special points. Twenty fun points T’Z is a place filled with entering. Then, eat right items on the buffet, such costs $5, 40 fun points costs fun and food. It opened away or hang on to the as hot dogs during March $10, and 100 fun points iFeb. 14 on Colorado receipt, and head for the and Taco Tuesday. costs $25, 250 points are Springs’ east side, at the games first and eat later. Lunch-time buffet for $50. If all points aren’t First and Main Town Center There will be plenty of adults is $5.99; ages 10-12 used, save the card for the off Powers Boulevard. food on the buffet when you are charged $3.99. Children next visit. In fact, tickets Flashing neon lights and do get hungry. ages 3-9 pay $2.99. can be turned in and bright colors imply the fun The buffet has a variety Add a soft drink, coffee recorded on fun cards, to be and it’s a family-friendly of options: Choose from or tea, with unlimited refills redeemed on a future visit. place in a 45,000-square-foot several pizzas, a pasta bar, for $1.69 for adults, and There’s also an “eat building. The interior is salad bar, baked potatoes, $1.09 for a child and you’re and play combo”: $17.99 for bright, there are colorful soup and pizza bread. set for lunch. There’s seating See iT’Z on page 32 décor and open ceilings. Whole-wheat pasta is for 600 guests at a time.

Places to see in the Pikes Peak area. About 130 games are in iT’Z family food and fun establishment A variety of games are in iT’Z, a place for food and fun for families. Games on the city’s east side. cost from one-eight points per play, and pay out in tickets. Feb. 29, 2008 32 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 29, 2008 Happenings

See iT’Z from page 31 Challenge” are there. There’s “2-Minute Drill,” adults for a buffet meal, drink and Jumpin’ Jack Pot, and 50 fun points. The youth Deal or No Deal. (ages 10-12) “eat and play combo” Brian Cohen, vice sells for $14.99 and the child’s “eat president of operations at and play combo” is $12.99. iT’Z, said games will be The buffet costs a little more changed out regularly, during dinner hours and weekends to keep things fresh. (after 3 p.m.). Then the adult buffet There are bumper is $7.99; the price for youths is cars and Monkey Jump. $4.99 and children’s prices are $3.99. Cars on the Speedway Once you’ve filled your plate at appealed to the under 12 the buffet, choose one of the four crowd, although some themed dining rooms to eat. There adults were driving cars. are cartoons showing in Toon’z There are four lanes of dining room. The Galaxy Drive-in ten-pin bowling. Kite dining room is reminiscent of Flyer is a popular high a drive-in movie with a movie flying ride. Riders get in Above: running on the big screen. The the cars face down, in a prone Families stop GameTime dining room shows position. Once the ride starts, riders at the front sports on a big screen and go flying through the air in a circle, desk to Hollywood dining room has music. sort of Superman-style. More than purchase The buffet is all you can eat, one adult was seen holding arms meals and so return for more pizza or dessert straight ahead, getting a taste fun cards. as many times as you’d like. of how Clark Kent must feel. Left: Visitors Once in iT’Z Fun World, Collect tickets at the electronic try out one choose your fun from more than games and cash them in for prizes of the racing 130 video and ticket games such at the redemption center. Games games as Nascars and Dance, Dance cost from one point to eight points. at iT’Z. Revolution, “Super Nova” edition. There are several crane games: Shooter games include: “House choose stuffed animals, jewelry of Dead 4,” and “Aliens or candy to capture. iT’Z also has Extermination.” Car and motor- more traditional games such as cycle racing and “Ferrari F355 Skee Ball and Basketball Toss. Colorado Springs is the third iT’Z location. There are also locations in Albuquerque, N.M., and Houston. Other establishments are planned in several other cities. Although the requirement to buy a buffet meal in order to enter may be a little off-putting to some people, consider this: during the week, from 11-3, lunch for a family of four would cost $21 for two adults, a 15-year-old and a 9-year-old — roughly the price During a preopening evening iT’Z is also a place to paid at a fast food establishment, with large crowds, an adult and a celebrate birthdays. unless ordering off the dollar menu. teenager spent more than two hours Book a party which includes a Buy a couple of game cards in iT’z, exploring, riding the Kite room for more than an hour; invita- and spend an hour or so in the Flyer, playing games and eating, tions, decorations, a gift for the play area. A ride on the Kite using $20 worth of fun points. honoree, the full buffet with bever- Old-fashioned games such as basketball Flyer, for instance, is 14 points, or Military families get a 10 ages and fun cards. The amount toss and skee ball are also in iT’Z. less than $4 a ride. percent discount on the buffet. of points on the fun cards is based on the package agreed upon. iT’Z also books parties Just the for companies, team building, graduations, sports teams and Facts other private groups. • TRAVEL TIME — half an hour There is free Wi-Fi for iT’Z guests. • FOR AGES — families IT’Z is at 3035 New Center Point, close to Pier One • TYPE — indoor playground and near the Cinemark theater • FUN FACTOR — complex. The phone number ★★★★1/2 is 623-1550. The Web site is (Out of 5 stars) www.itzusa.com. Hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. • WALLET DAMAGE — $$ PLUS Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-10 $ = Less than $20 p.m. Fridays. Saturdays, iT’Z is open 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sundays $$ = $21 to $40 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fun World $$$ = $41 to $60 is open an hour later. $$$$ = $61 to $80 There’s free parking in front of iT’Z and additional parking Younger visitors seem to like the Speedway cars, one of the rides in the east side (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) establishment. in the area. Get Out Feb. 29, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 33

The Odd Couple at the Outdoor Recreation Center and buy lift Future shows The Butte Theater, 139 E. Bennett Ave., tickets there; call 526-5366. Upcoming shows in the Pikes Peak Center: in Cripple Creek, presents “The Odd Couple” Jon Reep, winner of “Last Comic Standing,” by Thin Air Theater Company, today-March 22. Pikes Peak Center is in Studio Bee at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., March 7. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at The Broadway Series at the Pikes Peak Center, Art Garfunkel performs March 29 at 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. 190 S. Cascade Ave., in downtown Colorado “Annie” is in the theater April 2 and 3, Tickets start at $9.75. Call (877) 689-6402, or Springs features “Cirque Dreams Jungle at 7 p.m. go online at www.butteoperahouse.com. Fantasy,” March 21. Call 520-SHOW for tickets. B.B. King, presents a show at 8 p.m. April 9. Tickets start at $46.75. Academy theater Glenn Miller Orchestra performs a concert Free days at Denver attractions April 11 at 7 p.m. A three-show run of “Cats” is in Arnold Hall. The Scientific and Cultural Facilities District Tickets start at $27 for performances March Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is April 10 in Denver sponsors free days for Colorado at 7 p.m. 7 at 7:30 p.m., March 8 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. residents at some Denver attractions. Call 333-4497 for tickets. “Rent” is May 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. Visitors may be asked to show a Colorado Tickets start at $25. driver’s license. Scheduled for the World Arena: Pueblo theater Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., Harlem Globetrotters perform March 29 Sangre de Cristo Arts Center’s Center Stage’s has free admission March 17 and April 22. at 7:30 p.m. upcoming events are “The Count Basie Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Matchbox Twenty, with Alanis Morissette, Orchestra” March 11, “I Love a Piano: The Music Parkway is free for Colorado residents the has a concert March 4, 7 p.m. of Irving Berlin” April 2, and “Chanticleer” first Saturday of the month. Call 520-SHOW or go online at May 4. All shows are in the theater, 210 N. Santa The Denver Museum of Nature and Science www.ticketswest.com, www.pikespeakcenter.com Fe in downtown Pueblo; call (719) 295-7222. has free admission for Soldiers. The museum and www.worldarena.com. Children’s Theater performances at the is in City Park. Take Interstate 25 north to same address includes “The Velveteen Rabbit” Denver, take the Colorado Exit to City Park. April 2 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $6; Flying W Ranch call (719) 295-7222. Home and Garden Show The Flying W Ranch has dinner and Western The area’s largest Home and Garden Show is show in the winter steakhouse, Fridays and Ski trips today-Sunday at Phil Long Expo, 1515 Auto Mall Saturdays, 5 and 8 p.m. until mid-May. Outdoor Recreation has rental ski equipment Loop, near the Chapel Hills Mall. Admission Choose from steak $26; or trout, ribs, brisket as well as day trips to Copper Mountain, is $7 for adults, $4 for military and those ages or chicken for $24. Go to www.flyingw.com Monarch, Winter Park and Loveland. Buy 12-17. Children 11 and under are admitted or call 598-4000; it’s at 3330 Chuckwagon discounted ski passes at Information, Tickets free. Hours are today, 1-8 p.m., Saturday Road, off Garden of the Gods Road. and Registration office. Rent ski equipment 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Compiled by Nel Lampe

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Photo courtesy Outdoor Recreation. Get on the bus Take a ski trip with Outdoor Recreation. For $50, take a trip to Monarch March 1. A ski trip to Winter Park is March 7, and costs $60. March 8, there’s a $50 ski trip to Loveland. The trip includes a ski lift ticket and transportation. Call 526-5366 to sign up and find out more details.

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