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Hammack Ready, aim ... Soldiers from Battery A, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, adjust the tube on an M777 howitzer, Aug. 14. During its validation addresses phase, the team learned to efficiently and safely PCMS issues fire the M777. See story pages 10-11. By Andrea Stone Mountaineer staff

Katherine Hammack, assistant secretary of the Army for installations, energy and environment, topped off a three-day visit to Fort Carson by attending a naturalization ceremony at the Freedom Performing Arts Center, Aug. 15. After the ceremony, Hammack discussed the challenges Fort Carson faces at the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site. On Aug. 13, she met with representatives of the Las Animas County com- munity where PCMS is located to discuss issues related to the site. The Army was granted authority in 2007 to expand PCMS, but never acted on that authority. “We have never budgeted the funds, and we have never followed through on expansion because, as time went by, and with the pace of deployments and fighting the fight, we did not use Piñon Canyon as much as we would have if everyone was stationed at home,” Hammack said. With the reduced pace of deployments and the reduction in forces, there may not be a need for expansion. “Now that everybody’s coming home, we’re going to take a look and see if (there’s) any need to expand and, frankly, with the Army getting smaller, there’s a good chance we will not need to expand,” she said. If expansion is not necessary, the surrounding community has asked that the waiver giving the Army authority to expand be rescinded. The waiver was required in order for the Army to acquire additional land at PCMS due to a Department of Defense-imposed moratorium on major land acquisitions by the military services. If the waiver is rescinded, and the Army decides to expand PCMS in the future, the process would start all over again. The Army would have to request another waiver to the moratorium. “I’ve pledged to the community that I would investigate that … in conjunction with the (post) here, and that we would get back to them within Photo by Sgt. Nelson Robles See Visit on Page 4

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MOUNTAINEER Sexual assault prevention and response Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera

Garrison Commander: Col. David L. Grosso Hagel implements more measures Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Editor’s note: Secretary of Defense Dee McNutt Chuck Hagel released the following “Sexual assault is a stain on Chief, Print and Web Communications: statement on new sexual assault pre- Rick Emert vention and response measures Aug. 15. the honor of our men and Editor: Devin Fisher Eliminating sexual assault from women who honorably serve Staff writer: Andrea Stone the armed forces remains one of the our country, as well as a Happenings: Nel Lampe Department of Defense’s top priorities. This effort requires our absolute and Sports writer: Walt Johnson threat to the discipline and sustained commitment to providing Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall a safe environment in which every the cohesion of our force.” servicemember and DOD civilian — Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel This commercial enterprise newspaper is is free from the threat of sexual an authorized publication for members of the harassment and assault. Department of Defense. Contents of the Our success depends on a dynamic Mountaineer are not necessarily the official and responsive approach. We, therefore, must continually between recruiters and trainers and their recruits view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or assess and strive to improve our prevention and and trainees across the department the Department of the Army. Printed circulation q is 12,000 copies. response programs. Developing and proposing changes to the Manual The editorial content of the In May, I directed a range of initiatives designed to for Courts-Martial that would allow victims to give Mountaineer is the respon sibility of the Public strengthen our programs in the areas of commander input during the sentencing phase of courts-martial Affairs Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, accountability, command climate, victim advocacy and All of these measures will provide victims additional Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address is safety. Today, I am directing immediate implementation rights, protections and legal support, and help ensure [email protected]. The Mountaineer is posted on the of the following additional measures to improve victim that sexual assault-related investigations and judicial Internet at http://csmng.com. support, strengthen pretrial investigations, enhance proceedings are conducted thoroughly and professionally. The Mountaineer is an unofficial oversight and make prevention and response efforts more In addition, DOD has established an independent panel, in publication authorized by AR 360-1. The consistent across the military services: accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs q Creating a legal advocacy program in each military for fiscal 2013, which is currently reviewing and assessing Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the service that will provide legal representation to sexual the systems used to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate Army, under exclusive written contract with assault victims throughout the judicial process crimes involving sexual assault and related offenses Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. q Ensuring that pretrial investigative hearings of under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. 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FORSCOM CG visit

Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, second from left, com- manding general, U.S. Army Forces Command, visits with Lt. Col. Richard R. Garey, center, commander, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and other 4th IBCT Soldiers during the Mountain Strike training exercise, Tuesday. Allyn, who was accompanied on the trip by FORSCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher K. Greca, had lunch with brigade commanders and command sergeants major, visited the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Inf. Div., simulator building and had dinner with the Joint Task Force Carson command group.

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Same-sex Katherine Hammack, assistant secretary of spouses the Army for installations, energy and environment, to receive congratulates Pfc. Solomon Okonkwo on becoming a benefits naturalized American citizen American Forces Press Service at the Freedom Performing Arts WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense announced Center, Aug. 15. its plan to extend benefits to same-sex spouses of uniformed Seven Soldiers, servicemembers and Department of Defense civilian employees, an Airman and according to a DOD news release issued Aug. 14. two military After a review of the department’s benefit policies spouses, from following the Supreme Court’s ruling that Section Three of the eight countries — Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional, and in consultation including Mexico, with the Department of Justice and other executive branch Germany, agencies, the Defense Department will make spousal and Panama, Belize, Family benefits available no later than Sept. 3, regardless of St. Lucia, Guyana, sexual orientation, as long as servicemember-sponsors provide Nigeria and the a valid marriage certificate. Philippines — DOD remains committed to ensuring that all men and women took the oath who serve in the U.S. military, and their Families, are treated of allegiance. fairly and equally as the law directs. The ceremony is Entitlements such as TRICARE enrollment, basic allowance held monthly at for housing and family separation allowance are retroactive to the Fort Carson so date of the Supreme Court’s decision. Any claims to entitlements Soldiers and before that date will not be granted. For those members married their Families after June 26, entitlements begin at the date of marriage. don’t have DOD recognizes that same-sex military couples who are not to travel to stationed in a jurisdiction that permits same-sex marriage would Denver. Call have to travel to another jurisdiction to marry. That is why the Army Community department will implement policies to allow military personnel Service at in such a relationship non-chargeable leave for the purpose of 526-4590 traveling to a jurisdiction where such a marriage may occur. for more This will provide accelerated access to the full range of benefits information. offered to married military couples throughout the department, and help level the playing field between opposite-sex and same-sex couples seeking to be married. For civilian benefits administered governmentwide to Photo by Andrea Stone federal employees, DOD will follow the Office of Personnel Visit Management and the Department of Labor’s guidance to ensure categories … they pledged to work to that the same benefits currently available to heterosexual from Page 1 demonstrate how your post can become spouses are also available to legally married same-sex spouses. more resilient through net zero,” she said. the next three to six months with an answer,” In July, Fort Carson received the she said. Superior Program honor for the Army from Preserving the ability of troops to train at the Federal Energy Management Program PCMS is vital though, Hammack said. Awards for post projects, such as the 4th Standards Army readiness also depends on main- Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry taining Fort Carson’s resources through the Division, brigade and battalion headquarters, & net zero program, she said. the Army’s second certified U.S. Green DISCIPLINE “(It’s) an opportunity for us to demon- Building Council platinum-level Leadership strate the leadership to enable the garrison in Energy and Environmental Design facility; and our Soldiers to have the resources they replacement of older lighting fixtures with Addressing an NCO need to train and fight,” she said. more energy-efficient fixtures in 22 buildings; Fort Carson was selected as one of two and installation of a computerized weather- Extending appropriate courtesies Army installations to pursue net zero energy, tracking irrigation system. to a senior noncommissioned officer water and waste goals by 2020. The other “It’s through the passion and creativity shows respect for his service and his installation selected was Fort Bliss, Texas. of the individuals who are supporting the role as a mentor and leader. Correctly The goals of the net zero program are to program,” she said. “They’re very proud addressing an NCO demonstrates reduce energy usage, provide alternative energy of what they’re doing, and they’re … professionalism and attention to detail. sources, conserve water and reduce waste. finding innovative ways to reach the net It is each and every Soldier’s responsi- “It’s really about resilience,” she said. zero targets.” bility to maintain the Army’s heritage. “We would like every one of our posts, camps Hammack said she doesn’t foresee the ¶ When speaking to or being and stations to be resilient so we can serve the budget issues affecting the program negatively. addressed by a senior NCO, stand at parade rest nation in case of natural disaster or man-made “Net zero is about using less, using less until ordered to do otherwise. disaster,” Hammack said. energy, using less water, and when you use The goal would be for Fort Carson to less, you don’t have the cost associated with ¶ When an NCO of superior rank enters a room, produce more energy through renewable energy it,” she said. the first person in the room to recognize the initiatives — such as the photovoltaic solar “We’re entering a new era of fiscal NCO calls “at ease.” array system — than it needs so some could conservatism that worries some people, but ¶ Walk on the left of an NCO or officer of senior rank. be provided to the surrounding community. you could flip it around and look at it as an In the event of a disaster contaminating opportunity,” she said. “It’s an opportunity ¶ When entering or exiting a vehicle, the junior the water supply, it would be important for to try new things and reevaluate the way we Soldier is the first to enter, the senior Soldier Fort Carson to support itself from a protected do things.” is the first to exit. source, and then share that with the Hammack said she always enjoys her ¶ When outdoors and approached by an NCO, community, she said. visits to Fort Carson. render the appropriate greetings, such as “Good The net zero waste goal is about managing “I’m always amazed at the talent and the morning, sergeant.” waste so that Fort Carson is not the largest passion for protecting this country,” she said. contributor to the local landfill, she said. “It always amazes me that the Army is made (Field Manuel 7-21.13, The Soldiers Guide) “When Fort Carson stepped up to be one up of volunteers, volunteers who volunteered of the net zero installations in all three to lay down (their) lives.” Aug. 23, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 5 7-10 Cav. assumes security mission Story and photo by welcoming the Ghost troopers. Spc. Andrew Ingram “During the past year, the 104th has 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team faced many challenges, and certainly Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry overcame them,” Guarino said. “They’ve Division done this with strong leadership, with selfless teamwork and with a clear CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — Lt. sense of who they are as cavalry Col. Geoffrey Norman, commander, Soldiers. As we bid farewell to you, I’m 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, excited to be on the team with the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th ‘Raiders’ of 1st ABCT.” Infantry Division, and Command Sgt. The Ghost Squadron arrived in Maj. James Taylor, the squadron’s senior Kuwait in July, and immediately began enlisted leader, uncased the squadron a comprehensive relief in place with colors during a transfer of authority cere- the 1st Sqdn., 104th Cav. Reg., setting mony at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Aug. 8. up cavalry troops at Camp Arifjan and “Ghost” Squadron replaced Kuwait Naval Base. Soldiers of the Pennsylvania National Sowinski expressed gratitude to Guard’s 1st Sqdn., 104th Cav. Reg., his troops for their outstanding efforts 55th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, throughout the deployment and confi- 28th Inf. Div., assuming responsibility dence that the cavalry troopers of for the mission to bolster regional Ghost Squadron would continue the security and conduct partnership tradition of excellence. operations with Kuwaiti Forces. “Through our vigilant efforts, we During the ceremony, Col. Nicholas have increased the capability, security Guarino, commander, Area Support posture and overall readiness of numerous Group Kuwait, 3rd Army, U.S. Army strategic bases, and enhanced meaningful Lt. Col. Geoffrey Norman, left, commander, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Central Command, thanked Lt. Col. and enduring partnerships with host Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and Command Sgt. Maj. James Todd Sowinski, commander, 1st Sqdn., nation forces,” Sowinski said. “I have Taylor, the squadron’s senior enlisted leader, uncase the squadron colors during a 104th Cav. Reg., and his Soldiers for See Security on Page 9 transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Aug. 8. their dedication to the mission, before

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Dallas Hack, right, director of FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — the U.S. Army’s Experts from the Department of Combat Casualty Defense and the Department of Veterans Care Research Affairs gathered Aug. 14 at the Military Program, and Dr. Health System Research Symposium to Terry Rauch, discuss the future of research on mental Health Affairs health and traumatic brain injury. director of Discussions turned toward the medical research, National Research Action Plan, which discuss veterans’ is the result of an executive order mental health and signed a year ago by President Barack traumatic brain Obama, to improve access to mental injury research health services for veterans, service- and care issues members and military Families. during the Military The plan directs DOD and the VA Health System to work with the U.S. Department of Research Health and Human Services and the Symposium in U.S. Department of Education to share Fort Lauderdale, resources and complete certain goals. Fla., Aug. 14. One such goal to complete within the next year is the DOD Center for Disease Control — Brain Trauma Foundation mild traumatic brain injury/concussion Photo by Melissa Miller classification project to clarify what is known and unknown about mild director at the U.S. Army Medical frequently co-occurring conditions, within the next six months and are TBI and the critical gaps that need to Research and Materiel Command, such as depression, substance abuse within the first phase of the NRAP. be addressed. headquartered at Fort Detrick, Md. related to alcohol, tobacco and other The Consortium to Alleviate PTSD “The National Research Action “The National Research Action drugs, including the misuse and abuse is a collaborative effort between the Plan creates a common roadmap for Plan demonstrates a dedication across of prescription drugs, and chronic University of Texas Health Science medical leadership to follow as we move multiple agencies to close critical pain, each of which can complicate the Center-San Antonio, San Antonio forward to work on incredibly complex research and care gaps, both in the prevention and treatment of post- Military Medical Center and the Boston issues,” said Col. Dallas Hack, Combat military and civilian sector,” said Dr. traumatic stress disorder, known as VA Medical Center, with the goal of Casualty Care Research program Terry Rauch, Health Affairs director of PTSD, TBI and suicidal behaviors. developing the most effective diagnostic, medical research. “The interrelationships between prognostic, novel treatment, and Since Sept. 11, 2001, more than TBI, PTSD and suicidality are complex, rehabilitative strategies to treat acute “Clearly, we are 2.5 million servicemembers have to say the least,” said Dr. Robert Ursano, PTSD and prevent chronic PTSD. deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in director of the Uniformed Services The Chronic Effects of Neurotrauma Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation University School of Medicine’s Center Consortium is a collaborative effort not going to stop Iraqi Freedom and Operation New for the Study of Traumatic Stress. between Virginia Commonwealth Dawn. 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Security Sqdn., 104th Cav. Reg., for from Page 5 setting a standard of excel- lence for his troopers to follow confidence that 7th Sqdn., 10th as they settled into these Cav. Reg., is up to the task of unique missions. raising the bar even higher, “This unit did a lot of amaz- moving the ball forward and ing things and pushed the ball continuing to improve (its) forward to build new and lasting fighting position.” partnerships with the Kuwaiti The squadron’s responsi- military forces,” Norman said. bilities include providing “Command Sgt. Maj. Taylor and security on its assigned bases I want to thank you for the and partnering with Kuwaiti outstanding reception you gave Photo by Spc. Andrew Ingram naval and land forces. us. Our success is due largely to Soldiers of 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Norman thanked Guarino the effectiveness of the handoff Division, render honors to the colors during a transfer of authority ceremony Aug. 8 at for the warm welcome and we received from you, and we Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. commended Soldiers of 1st are off to a good start.”

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Miscellaneous Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation The Directorate of Public Works Housing Division — DFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday is now located in building 1225. Parking for building Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. 1225 is located off of Felkins Street. The entrance to Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Housing Division is on the west side of building Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. 1225. For more information, call 323-7016. Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Finance travel processing — All inbound and Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Yourself” Moves, servicemember and Family member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. (Wilderness Road Complex) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed Self-help weed control program — Department of LaRochelle Closed Closed Closed Monday Defense regulations require training for people 10th SFG(A) Tuesday-Thursday applying pesticides on military installations. Units Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. interested in participating in the program must Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. send Soldiers for training on the proper handling, Dinner: Closed transportation and application of herbicides. Once individuals are properly trained by the Directorate Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email their physician and battalion commander, and a pen of Public Works base operations contractor, Fort [email protected]. to complete forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for details. Carson Support Services, Soldiers can be issued • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held the appropriate products and equipment so units Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon can treat weeds in rocked areas around their unit. @mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help at the education center, building 1117, room 120. Weed control training sessions for Soldiers are tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs available the first and third Monday of the month • Base operations contracting officer Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. through September from 10 a.m. to noon in building representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 3711. Products and equipment will be available for or email [email protected] for questions Hours of Operation Soldiers on a hand receipt. Each unit may send up on snow removal, grounds maintenance and Central Issue Facility to five people for training. For more information contractor response to service orders. • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from about the DPW Self-Help Weed Control Program, • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at 7:30-10:30 a.m. call 896-0852. 524-0786 or email [email protected] to • Initial and partial issues — Monday- First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is located request latrines, for service or to report damaged Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours or overturned latrines. • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday- of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. office assists Soldiers with room assignments and Support Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or • Direct exchange and partial turn ins — terminations. For more information call 526-9707. email [email protected] to request a facility, Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of parking or regulatory traffic sign. • Full turn ins — by appointment only; call Public Works has an incentive program to prevent The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is 526-3321. recyclable waste from going to the landfill. able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building • Unit issues and turn ins — require Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards 1430, room 233. During duty hours, Soldiers approval, call 526-5512/6477. for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson should call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number Education Center hours of operation — The Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned for for after hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051. Mountain Post Training and Education Center, the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and every building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: participating battalion receives money quarterly. Call Briefings • Counselor Support Center — Monday- 526-5898 for more information about the program. 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson in building 1430, room 150, from noon to 1 p.m. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second Soldiers must be private to sergeant first class with a • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday Tuesday of each month at 840 O’Connell Blvd. from minimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is open to all citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army Physical • Defense Activity for Nontraditional active members and those interested in becoming Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524- Education Support and Army Personnel Testing — future SAMC members. The club was originally a 2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html. Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. U.S. Forces Command organization of elite noncom- Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building missioned officers but is now an Armywide program is held Sept. 18-20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Veterans 217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for those who meet the criteria and have proven Chapel. Class is limited to the first 50 people. Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9 themselves to be outstanding NCOs through a Call 526-5613/5614 for details. a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., located on the first floor board/leadership process. Contact SAMC president Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to of building 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. Shipment Sgt. 1st Class Ramsey Flores at 832-498-1402 or noon the second and third Wednesday of each under Full Replacement Value claimants must [email protected] for information. month at the Freedom Performing Arts Center, submit Department of Defense Form 1840R or After Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is building 1129 at the corner of Specker Avenue Delivery Form 1851 for additionally discovered responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort and Ellis Street. The Retirement Services Office items to the carrier within 75 days online. Claimants Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to the must log into Defense Personal Property System at of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. http://www.move.mil and submit the claim within and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the nine months directly to the carrier to receive full numbers and points of contact for services: first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing replacement value for missing or destroyed items. All • Facility repair/service orders — Fort sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness other claims should be submitted to the Claims Carson Support Services service order desk can be Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come, Office within two years of the date of delivery or date reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergen- first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days of incident. Call 526-1355 for more information. cies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, of their expiration term of service, but must attend no Work Management Branch — The DPW Work damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. later than 30 days prior to their ETS or start of transi- Management Branch, responsible for processing work • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric tion leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for more information. orders — Facilities Engineering Work Requests, DA Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency Form 4283 — is open for processing work orders [email protected] when needing trash containers, trash Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in and other in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. is overflowing or emergency service is required. building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer support is by • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA appointment only, call 526-2900. The Work Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ processes to include turning in excess property, Management Branch is located in building 1219. mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. reutilizing government property, web-based Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan tools available, special handling of property and Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey. environmental needs. To schedule an orientation, SRP process. The SRP Legal Office will only [email protected]. contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo. provide powers of attorney or notary services to • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — [email protected] for receiving/turn in; Mike Soldiers processing through the SRP. Retirees, Welsh at [email protected] for reutilization/web Family members and Soldiers not in the SRP tools; or Rufus Guillory at [email protected]. process can receive legal assistance and powers of BOSS meetings are held the first Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays in attorney at the main legal office located at 1633 and third Thursday of each month building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center. Mekong St., building 6222, next to the Family from 2-3:30 p.m. at The Foxhole. Sign in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m. and Readiness Center. Legal assistance prepares Contact Spc. Anthony Castillo at the briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign in for personnel powers of attorney and performs notary services 524-2677 or visit the BOSS office in room 106 of The being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m., with the on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hub for more information. Text “follow CarsonBOSS” briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers are required to Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and from to 40404 to receive updates and event information. bring Department of the Army Form 5118, signed by 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. 14 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 23, 2013 Purple Heart Recipient wears medal for fallen comrades Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Troth U.S. Army Medical Department Activity- Fort Carson Retired Master Sgt. Travis Leland shakes It is the one award that Soldiers do not want to hands with Maj. Gen. earn. And for one retired master sergeant who was H. Michael Edwards, injured five years ago in Afghanistan, his Purple the adjutant general Heart ceremony July 30 at the Warrior Transition of the Colorado Battalion was a day for remembering comrades who National Guard, gave their lives to save others. after the general Master Sgt. Travis Leland was on patrol with pinned the Purple the Colorado National Guard’s 327th Embedded Heart on him during Training Team Aug. 6, 2008, when they were a ceremony at the ambushed, and he suffered blunt force trauma. Like Warrior Transition many Soldiers, after being checked out, Leland was Battalion, July 30. soon back on patrol. “We were heading out on patrol two days after I got my injuries, and we were short a medic,” Leland said. “Tony (a medic) didn’t have to come out there; he was waiting to go home to see his daughter for the first time. But, he volunteered to any of them would make it out alive, until another the heat of war and today is long overdue.” come out and support us. group of Soldiers showed up. For Leland, the day, the ceremony and the award “He died at 7:30 a.m. and his orders to fly home “A buddy of mine got a team together and could have been postponed indefinitely, and he came through on post at 10:30,” Leland continued. breached through the enemy line, and we were able wouldn’t have cared. He said he had a hard time “He is my brother — he is my hero.” to fight our way out,” Leland said. accepting the fact he was getting the Purple Heart. Leland said he hears the words hero and patriot As they were making their break for freedom, “(My friends who gave their lives in Afghanistan) used a lot in reference to servicemembers returning Leland’s buddy was shot and killed. are entitled to the same medal that I am,” he said. home from Iraq and Afghanistan. “He saved 16 American lives, and I don’t know “And it is something that bothers me, eats at me.” “I have my own measurement of hero,” the retired how many Afghans,” Leland said. “That’s my hero, His worry about receiving the Purple Heart was master sergeant said. “And, I can’t measure up to my and I will never equal him.” alleviated by a fellow brother in arms who has earned heroes that were killed in battle.” “When Travis served with that embedded training three of the medals. He went on to talk about another battle he was team he went through and saw things most people “He asked me, ‘Do you miss your fallen involved in that August in Afghanistan, one where he will never experience,” said Maj. Gen. H. Michael brothers?’ That question tore me up,” Leland and his Soldiers had been in a 10-hour firefight, Edwards, the adjutant general of the Colorado admits. “He said to me that they are what wearing surrounded and running out of ammo. When they National Guard. “It is absolutely necessary to the Purple Heart is all about. You wear it for them, were down to just pistols, Leland said he didn’t think recognize our Soldiers for what they go through in because they can’t.” Aug. 23, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER15 SGMs provide supplies to local school Story and photo by Sergeant Audie Murphy Club vice community by volunteering.” self-esteem, and gives them an Spc. Nathan Thome president, 59th Military Police The money for the drive opportunity to see people in uniform 4th Infantry Division Public Company, 759th Military Police came from the association’s golf do great things,” said Donaldson. Affairs Office Battalion, along with his fellow tournament, the major fundraiser to She also said the school’s new SAMC members, helped distribute help purchase supplies, which the uniform policy has helped the students Members of the 4th Infantry backpacks to the students. SAMC assisted in running. connect with the Soldiers. Division and Fort Carson Sergeants “This is the second year that Linda Donaldson, principal, Pikes “Having the military come in, Major Association, with support from we’ve assisted … with the backpack Peak Elementary, said she was grateful seeing them in uniform, and having Fort Carson Sergeant Audie Murphy drive,” said Williams. “We have a to the Soldiers for their contributions our kids in uniforms has made a Club members, handed out 100 really good relationship with the and that the students were especially connection for them,” Donaldson said. backpacks filled with school supplies (association), because we have excited with their visit and gifts. “It gives them the opportunity to to students at Pikes Peak Elementary the same goals; it’s a way for military “I think this is really important; make connections with what’s going School, Monday. members to give back and help the it helps the students with their on in the real world and what’s The school is part of Harrison going on at their school. School District Two in Colorado Springs. “The military population in our “The intent of this drive is to school is not huge, but it’s great show the connection between the because it gives our students the (association) and the local community,” chance to see how Fort Carson — the said Sgt. Maj. Cesar Bueno, president, military — plays into the community,” Sergeants Major Association. “As a said Donaldson. “Having backpacks result, we help students by giving them just shows that there are people out school supplies. Sometimes they can’t in the community that really care always get what they need because of about them and their education.” family situations. We do what we can, The vice president of the because every little bit helps.” association, retired Sgt. Maj. Ray The association provides educational Parnell, also attended the drive to supplies to high-need areas in Colorado show his support. Springs every year, as a way to “The bottom line is that the promote success in schools. local community and the military “We give them notebooks, community are interconnected in markers, pens, pencils, erasers, glue, such a way that one would not be folders, all the necessary tools for successful without the other,” said the students to fulfill the grade Parnell. “This is just the (association’s) requirements,” Bueno said. community by extension of the military This drive marks the second year Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Patterson, senior enlisted leader, 52nd Engineer Battalion, community of Colorado Springs, that the association has been linked hands a backpack full of school supplies to a student at Pikes Peak Elementary School networking with and supporting our with the district. in Harrison School District Two, during the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson local community that’s been such a Master Sgt. 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Claims to the Estate Spc. John M. Littrell — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. John-Michael Gallogly at 524-4016. Sgt. First Class Michael B. Lube — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. Glenn R. Nieradka at 524-1533. Spc. Eric D. Hobson — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact 1st Lt. Aly Tran at 712-574-9349. Spc. Deangelo Michael Brown — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact 1st Lt. Quinzel Chestnut at 524-4842. Spc. Eric M. Whitelock — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. Matthew Scott at 503-1230.

Upcoming events STEM Day — The National Security Space Institute and Rocky Mountain Company Grade Officers’ Council hosts a free STEM day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Peterson Air and Space Museum. There will be hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities for kindergarten-8th grade. Free T-shirts, cotton candy and snow cones available, while supplies last. Activities are open to all Department of Defense identification card- holders. For more information, call 598-9755.

General announcements Access control policy changing — Effective Sept. 4 access control procedures for visitors entering Fort Carson are changing. All visitors without a Department of Defense phot o identification card will be required to enter through Gate 1. The number 1 traffic lane at Gate 1 will be reserved for DOD ID card holders. All visitors will have be viewed at http://www.carson.army.mil/DPW. fresh fruit, yogurt and assorted desserts. their ID electronically scanned, and their vehicles School lunch and breakfast program — School Call 526-7968 or 7973 for more information. are subject to inspection prior to being granted District 8 is accepting applications for the national Library program — Tutor.com for military Families access. Gate 3 will continue to process commercial School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. offers homework and studying help from a vehicles. DOD ID cardholders are authorized Application forms are being provided to all homes professional tutor, any time of day or night, free access through any gate, any lane. with a letter to parents. Additional copies are for K-12 students in military Families. Expert Employee art show — The U.S. General Services available in each school. The information provided tutors are available online 24/7 to help students Administration is sponsoring an art exhibition to on the application is confidential and will be in more than 16 subjects, including math, science, encourage the creative talents of federal employees. used only for the purpose of determining English and social studies. Tutor.com can also help The artwork will be exhibited in Denver, and a eligibility and verifying data. Applications may with standardized test prep, Advance Placement panel of art professionals will judge. Participation be submitted any time during the school year. exams and with college essays. Visit http://www. is open to current federal employees. Contact Dawn Muniz at 719-382-1334 or email tutor.com/military for more information. Deadline for entry forms is Sept. 20. Email [email protected] for more information. Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey — [email protected] for more information. Speed limit changes — The existing 40 mph speed Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian limit on Butts Road between Wilderness and help minimize the impact of budget cuts on employees — is currently being accepted for the Airfield roads has been reduced to 30 mph. Call medical care. Evans Army Community Hospital following civilians under the Voluntary Leave 526-9267 for information regarding the change. receives funding based on patients seen and Transfer Program. The employees who have Same day appointments — Evans Army customer satisfaction. Positive surveys returned exhausted all available leave because of medical Community Hospital Family Medicine Clinics, can bring in up to $800. Help keep providers emergencies and are currently accepting leave Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are and departments and clinics fully functional. donations are Brad Hanerkratt, Dental Activity; operating under an appointment model called Call 526-7256 for more information. Teresa Miller, Directorate of Family and Morale, “Open Access,” offering same day appointments. Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 264 Welfare and Recreation; Luz “Susie” Molina, Beneficiaries may not be offered the exact needs volunteers for den leaders and committee Civilian Personnel Advisory Center; Linda Kumley, hour they want. Call the Access to Care Line, members. No experience is needed. Training Directorate of Human Resources; Stephanie 526-2273, to make an appointment. will be provided by Boy Scouts of America staff. Smith-Froese, Directorate of Public Works. Any Homes offered to wildfire victims — Tierra Vista There is always a need for new volunteers to Army appropriated fund civilian employee who Communities on Schriever Air Force Base is fill positions or just help out at various activities. would like to donate annual leave may complete offering six to 12 month leases to Colorado Contact the committee chair, Johnathon Jobson form OPM-630A, “Request to Donate Annual residents displaced by the wildfire. Call at [email protected] or the Cub master, Leave.” Appropriated Fund employees from another 683-3660 for more information. Robert Jepsen, [email protected] federal agency who wish to donate complete form Transfer military hospital or clinic when relocating and put Scout Volunteer in the subject line. OPM-630B “Out of Agency.” For more information — TRICARE Online users must update their Triple Threat expands — The Southeast Family contact Jennifer Hagemeier-Robles at 526-4270 military hospital or clinic location online each time Center and Armed Services YMCA hosts Triple or email [email protected]. they relocate. Transferring military hospital or Threat meetings for Family members of military Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance clinic affiliation in TOL does not automatically personnel dealing with post-traumatic stress Office, located in building 1218, room 212, transfer the TRICARE enrollment in Defense disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Call Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. evenings at the YMCA located at 2190 Jet Wing 526-3963 for assistance, or additional information Changes to dining facility — The Evans Army Drive in Colorado Springs. Contact Larry Palma at can be found at http://www.fvap.gov. Community Hospital DFAC has reduced menu 559-376-5389 or [email protected] for details. Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 164 needs options on weekends and holidays. Weekends and Thrift shop accepts credit cards — The Fort scouts and adult volunteers who enjoy the outdoors, federal holiday hours are: breakfast, 6:30-8:30 Carson Thrift Shop is now accepting debit and camping, climbing, sports, helping the community a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and dinner, 4-5:30 credit cards. The shop, located in building 305, and more. Contact Sara Ehrhart, committee chair, p.m. The DFAC offers an assortment of nutritious is open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 785-226-0267, troop(underscore)[email protected]. grab-n-go items during these meal hours: p.m. Contact Gail Olson at 526-5966 or email Water quality report — The Directorate of breakfast — assorted beverages, cold cereal, [email protected] for more information or Public Works has issued its annual water assorted pastries, hard-boiled eggs, breakfast to learn about volunteer opportunities. Donations quality report. Fort Carson’s water, supplied by burritos, scones, muffins, fresh fruit and yogurt; may be dropped off at the store during normal Colorado Springs Utilities, is of high quality lunch and dinner — assorted beverages, assorted business hours or at the recycling center located and has been for many years. The report can pre-made sandwiches, assorted pre-made salads, near the main exchange. Aug. 23, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 17

Soldiers with the 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, participate in the grand finale of the Black Forest Parade, Saturday. This year’s parade was held to promote community togetherness and honor the heroes who battled the Black Forest wildfire. Parade honors 2nd GSAB firefighting efforts Story and photos by parade because of the work it did while battling home-grown local agencies, and the other two-thirds Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault the Black Forest fire. The unit dropped nearly were from outside organizations and businesses,” said 4th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs 700,000 gallons of water from Bambi Buckets Conley. “The Black Forest community is a private Office, 4th Infantry Division on spot-fires to safeguard houses and buildings community. The parade allows them to come within the burning areas. together, celebrate and enjoy each other’s company.” BLACK FOREST — Army heroes were The parade, sponsored by the Black Forest Black Forest residents were proud to honor and celebrated by a city recovering from a devastating Community Club, provided relief and a chance to have 4th CAB Soldiers participate in the parade. wildfire that started in early June, during the annual thank first responders. “Over the years, we have been supported very Black Forest parade, in Black Forest, Aug. 17. “We just wanted the families of Black Forest well by Fort Carson,” said Bracken. “No one knows This year’s Black Forest Parade was special to have a good time and be able to see some of how much it means, and how important it is to because it’s honoring the heroes who saved the area, the heroes of the Black Forest fires,” said Eddie our community, to have these military members said Sharon Conley, Black Forest parade coordinator. Bracken, BFCC president, and this year’s chairman. here. We have a large community of retired veterans The Soldiers from 2nd General Support Aviation “The (families) deserve it after their suffering and in this area and the continuing support of the Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat devastating losses from the fires.” military is much appreciated.” Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, appreciated More than 90 agencies participated in the The parade’s grand finale ended with a procession the recognition. parade to help support the Black Forest recovery of first responders to include a small group of Soldiers “It was a phenomenal opportunity for 4th CAB effort and inspire community bonding. led by Smith and Command Sgt. Maj. Rickey Davis, to be honored at the parade, especially for 2nd “About one-third of the agencies were senior enlisted leader, 2nd GSAB, 4th Avn. Reg. GSAB, 4th Avn. Reg.,” said Lt. Col. Tyler Smith, 2nd GSAB commander. “It was great to spend some time with the Black Forest community. It was nice to connect with the people we helped, and it was a chance to share pride in what we all have accomplished.” 2nd GSAB, 4th Avn. Reg., was featured in the

“It was nice to connect with the people we helped, and it was a chance to share pride in what we all have accomplished.” — Lt. Col. Tyler Smith A local resident drives his refurbished tractor in the Black Forest Parade, Saturday. The tractor was damaged during the Black Forest fire in June, and was restored the day before the parade. 18 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 23, 2013 Aug. 23, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 19

ago, where we put prisoner and for 15 of those years, Soldiers,” said Command Sgt. of war and missing in action Soldiers from Fort Carson Maj. Douglas Maddi, senior flags on our bikes, and the have been involved. enlisted leader, 3rd ABCT, purpose was to call attention “The purpose of this 4th Inf. Div. “This started Rally salutes veterans to POWs and MIAs and event is to honor all Soldiers 26 years ago, before I was in Story and photos by their plight,” said Jim Wear, from past and present … the Army. I was given the Spc. Nathan Thome founder of Salute to American honoring the greats from opportunity to come down and 4th Infantry Division Public Veterans Rally. World War II, Vietnam, the be a part of it last year; it’s an Affairs Office Wear said the rally has Cold War, Korea; it’s to honor amazing thing and as long as grown exponentially. all those who have gone I’m in Colorado, I’ll continue CRIPPLE CREEK — “There were probably 25 out of their way to preserve to come every single year.” Fort Carson Soldiers, bikes the first time, and today the freedom of the United Maddi expressed how veterans and patriotic there were about 3,500 bikes,” States,” said Staff Sgt. Robert proud he was to have Soldiers Americans from across the he said. “Somewhere along Mullins, treatment platoon volunteer to spend their time nation participated in the the way it turned into an over - sergeant and Sergeant Audie to go to Cripple Creek and Salute to American Veterans nighter, then a two-day deal, Murphy Club member, 64th honor those who served Rally, Aug. 16 through Sunday and now it’s a three-day event.” Brigade Support Battalion, before them. across southern Colorado. People from all over the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat “It’s a testament to The rally included a country gather at Cripple Team, 4th Infantry Division. modern-day Soldiers; they motorcycle ride from Creek every year to salute Mullins arrived at the 4th don’t forget about the guys Woodland Park to Cripple the veterans. Inf. Div. last year, and said that who came before, and Creek, Saturday. “The atmosphere is Fort Carson leadership made they won’t forget about the “The ride started 26 years humbling, very honorable, sure to have participants help sacrifices made in the past,” very patriotic; it makes you honor the veterans that paved said Maddi. “The guys today feel really proud to be an the way for today’s Soldiers. give their full measure, and “The purpose of American,” said Wear. “The “I feel very honored to be there are a lot of people who people of southern Colorado a part of this, it was a great have given their full measure this event is to are extremely patriotic and opportunity, said Mullins. to their country so things supportive of the military, The Salute to American like this could happen.” and they represent a core of Veterans, and the POW/MIA The rally continued to honor all the people who come to Rally, is a community Mount Pisgah Sunday, where Cripple Creek. It’s really an effort to salute veterans, a wreath-laying ceremony Select 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, Soldiers from opportunity to thank our POWs and MIAs. at the Pike’s Peak region 4th Infantry Division, noncommissioned Vietnam vets, who never got “It’s just an awesome memorial wall was held to Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Maddi, senior enlisted leader, 3rd officers, part of the Sergeant Audie Murphy past and present.” a proper welcome home, so thing to get all these veterans honor those from Colorado Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, addresses Club, march to the front of the ceremony to give we provide one for them here.” out here; it’s just awesome Springs and surrounding the audience and pays his respects to veterans, Families of the their respects, during the Salute to American — Staff Sgt. Robert Mullins The ceremony has been that small town America counties who have lost their fallen and special guests, during the Salute to American Veterans Veterans Rally at Cripple Creek, Saturday. held formally for 18 years, hasn’t forgotten about lives within the last year. Rally at Cripple Creek, Saturday.

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Christopher Brown, squad leader, 2nd More than 300 Soldiers, Family members and friends Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade of Fort Carson gathered at Iron Horse Park Saturday to Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., died April 3, 2012, in Khas run, walk and roll in support of Soldiers who have given Kunar District, Kunar Province, Afghanistan, during a runs to the ultimate sacrifice. patrol in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The group honored fallen post servicemembers during Many people had specific people they were running the annual Fort Carson Soldiers’ Memorial Walk/Run. to honor. Runners begin the Fort Carson “We are here to honor the Soldiers of Fort Carson who “We are running in honor of Sgt. 1st Class Matt Soldiers’ Memorial Walk/Run have fallen,” said Gigi Holman, event planner and Harvey, who was killed Feb. 5 (2012), after serving 15 at Iron Horse Park, Saturday. administrative assistant, Events and Entertainment Division, years,” said Maj. Reyn Mann, executive officer, Group Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Support Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Bibs featured the names of every fallen Fort Carson Soldier, “We want to continue to show his Family how much he remember and blank ones were available for participants to write the meant to us; he was a pretty amazing person. names of those they wanted to honor specifically, she said. “He was a ‘lead vehicle en route clearance’ type of guy,” The event began with an invocation, followed by she said. Harvey, who was killed in a car wreck, had two Angela Williams, a former specialist with the 4th Infantry Purple Hearts from deployments to Iraq. Division Band, singing the national anthem. She had her Staff Sgt. Thomas Merchant, training room noncom - own motivation to perform. missioned officer in charge, 59th Quartermaster Company, “It’s for the fallen Soldiers,” she said. “My husband had also had special people in mind. fallen “Some of the Soldiers in the 32nd Transportation Company used to be in the motor pool with us; Spc. (William) Moody, Spc. (Ember) Alt,” he said. Moody and Alt died June 18, from indirect fire in Bagram, Afghanistan, while conducting operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. 32nd Trans. falls under 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade. The event also brought veterans from other areas of Colorado. Crystal Black, recreational therapist and adaptive sports coordinator, Veterans Affairs, Eastern Colorado, said there were eight people from her program and two veteran volunteers. Many of them were in wheelchairs; others used crutches or had leg braces. “We came out last year; a lot of our veterans want to support the fallen Soldiers,” said Black. “We also work on their physical rehabilitation, and this is a good opportunity as well.” After the participants completed the course, they were treated to watermelon, cantaloupe and water, and Army Community Service set up a table with pamphlets to inform community members of available services. Although the event had nearly 500 fewer participants than last year, Holman was still happy Veterans with Eastern Colorado Veterans Affairs with the turnout. begin the walk event, during the Fort Carson Soldiers’ “I love this event, I think it’s great that we can Memorial Walk/Run at Iron Horse Park, Saturday. do this,” said Holman. “I feel really honored that I get to be a part of this event; that I get to serve Families and Soldiers in this way.”

Participants mingle at Iron Horse Park Saturday prior to the start of the memorial walk/run. 22 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 23, 2013

Rocket launch

Photos by Andrea Stone Above: Ben Holman, Fort Carson Youth Center director, Child, Youth and School Services, prepares a rocket for launch at the Youth Center, Saturday. Right: A rocket successfully launches. The launch was originally scheduled for July, but had to be postponed because of fire restrictions.

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©2013 Paid for by the United States Army. All rights reserved. 26 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 23, 2013 Finding peace in middle of chaos Commentary by lunch break waiting on hold with the Chap. (Maj.) Doug Ball Department of Motor Vehicles and then 2nd Armored Brigade Combat catch up with our email before rushing Team, 4th Infantry Division home to help the kids with homework while trying to fix dinner. We then try “Be still, and Please don’t let my wife know to squeeze in some quality time with this, but there are times that I miss our spouse, who is also way too busy know that I being deployed. and probably gone with one of the kids Deployment life is simple: you do to ballet practice. Before we know it, your job, eat and sleep when you can. we stayed up way too late and now the am God” You start the process over the next alarm clock is going off way too early — Psalms 46:10 day. Between chaotic moments, the so we can do it all over again. days become routine and there are It’s not good for us. I got tired times to just relax and think. just writing that last paragraph. We I like backpacking for the same need to make sure that we pause the midst of busyness, unless we all of our frenetic activity can’t even reasons. Life becomes simple — you occasionally. We need time to pause to spend time with the God add a day to our lives or change the walk all day, eat and sleep. You wake reflect on who we are and where we who is never flustered or frustrated. color of a hair on our head. We up and do it again. As long as you have are. We need stillness and rest. Stillness helps us realize the key need to be still, and know he is God. food, shelter and water, life is good. Psalms 46 talks of calm in the truth that “He is God.” This isn’t just So, no need to run out and seek While walking or resting at camp, there middle of upheaval, and reminds us to a statement of title, or a logical fact. another deployment. No need to is time to think about life and ponder “Be still, and know that I am God.” “He is God” is an assertion that he is hike out and go backpacking. No answers to important questions. We cannot find peace in the midst of in control, that he reigns over all need to quit your job and become a Normal life isn’t always like that. chaos, unless we pause to recognize creation, that he knows what he is hermit. But, there is a need to be still; We get up early to workout before we that the God of peace has been with doing. Stillness is recognition both to pause … to rest … to trust … to work all day and spend our all-too-short us all along. We cannot find calm in of his greatness and our smallness — recognize … that he is God.

Chapel briefs Facebook:Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Office)” for events and schedules. Chapel Schedule Catholic Religious Education — registration ROMAN CATHOLIC Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person is being accepted for classes that meet Saturday 4-45 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Sundays from 10:30-11:50 a.m. Religious Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 education classes are available for children Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Sunday 9 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 in preschool through the age of confirmation. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Religious education Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Classes are also offered for adults seeking to Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 join the Catholic faith and those who desire Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Christopher/526-7386 Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Soldiers Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 to participate in the celebrating of the Mon-Fri Noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Christopher/526-7386 sacraments. Call Pat Treacy at 524-2458 for First Friday of month Noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Christopher/526-7386 more information. PROTESTANT Club Beyond is a program for military middle Friday 4:30 p.m. Intercessory prayer, Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 Bible Study school teens. Volunteers are welcome. Call Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Gee/526-7386 719-355-9594 for dates and times. Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 Youth Ministries: Christian Youth Group for Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Heidi McAllister/526-5744 Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 sixth- through 12th-graders meets Sunday Sunday 11 a.m. Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Sunday 10 a.m. Chapel NeXt Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Palmer/526-3888 Chapel. Call 526-5744 for more information. Sunday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 Military Council of Catholic Womenmeets Friday EASTERN ORTHODOX from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Sunday 10 a.m. Orthodox Service Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Oanca/503-4340 Chapel. For information, call 526-5769 or visit JEWISH “Fort Carson Military Council of Catholic Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact Chap. (Lt. Col.) Fields at 503-4090/4099 for Jewish service and study information Women” on Facebook. Knights of Columbus, a Catholic group for ISLAMIC SERVICES men 18 and older, meets the second and Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364 for information. fourth Tuesday of the month at (FORT CARSON OPEN CIRCLE) WICCA Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call Sunday 1 p.m. Provider Chapel, Building 1350, Barkeley and Ellis [email protected] 526-5769 for more information. COLORADO WARRIORS SWEAT LODGE Protestant Women of the Chapel Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Michael Hackwith or Wendy Chunn-Hackwith at 285-5240 for information. meets Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available. Email [email protected] or visit PWOC Fort Carson on Facebook for details. Heartbeat, a support group for battle buddies, Spanish Bible Study meets off post. Contact Latter Day Saints Soldiers: Weekly Family members and friends who are suicide Staff Sgt. Jose Varga at 719-287-2016 for Institute Class (Bible study) is Wednesday at survivors, meets the second Tuesday of each study times and location. 6 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Chapel. Food month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fallen Heroes Jewish Lunch and Learn with Chap. (Lt. Col.) is provided. Call 971-219-0007 or 719-433-2659 Family Center, building 6215, 6990 Mekong St. Howard Fields takes place Wednesday from or email [email protected] for Contact Richard Stites at 719-598-6576 or Cheryl noon to 1 p.m. at Provider Chapel. For more more information. Sims at 719-304-9815 for more information. information, call 526-8263. Aug. 23, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 27

Swimmers take part in the triathlon challenge in the post outdoor swimming pool during last year’s event. DFMWR hosts triathlon Story and photos by Walt Johnson first, second and third place in each age group. Mountaineer staff Age groups for this year’s competition are 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-50, 51-59, 60-69 and 70 plus. The Directorate of Family and Morale, “We made a few changes to the event Welfare and Recreation will sponsor the this year that we think will be beneficial to the individual and team triathlon sprint competition people,” said Sabine Clark, DFMWR event Sept. 7, beginning at the Outdoor Pool. organizer. “We have made different age groups, The individual events will be a 500-meter and we think that will be a great part of the swim, 12.4-mile bicycle event and a 3.4-mile program this year. run. The team events will be a 750-meter swim, “This is one of the most challenging events 12.4-mile bicycle event and a 6.4-mile run. that our athletes take part in each year, because People can register for the event until noon it challenges people to be competitive in three Sept. 4 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center events,” she said. “This is not to say the other and Garcia, Waller or McKibben physical fitness events (we host) aren’t challenging, because centers or online at http://mwrfortcarson.com/ they are, but this one tests people’s athletic skills physical-fitness-centers.php. like no other event because of the swimming, The registration fee for the event is $20 for biking and running that is involved.” the individual triathlon sprint and $60 for the For more information, contact Clark at A cyclist reaches the finish line of the cycling event team triathlon sprint. Medals will be awarded for 526-6222 or email [email protected]. during last year’s triathlon.

Mountaineer Sports Feature

Fort Carson group exercise instructor Tameka Dzuricky, front, leads a water Zumba class at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center Aug. 10. The water Zumba class is one of the new classes offered by the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation group exercise program. For more information on the event contact the aquatics center at 526-3107.

Photo by Walt Johnson 28 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 23, 2013

Mountaineer Athlete of the Week Ever Pena Intramural athlete

How did you get started playing sports? Since I was a little boy, I have always been attracted to the sport of soccer. I have played other sports such as volleyball and flag football, and I have tried out for other sports as well, but I’m not much into it. Soccer is really the sport I love. What is your favorite soccer moment? A few years ago (while playing) in a tournament, neither team could win the game in regulation play. I was selected to attempt one of the penalty kicks after neither team won in overtime. I ended up scoring the goal that won the game. If you had the choice of the World Cup or the Olympics, which would you choose to attend? I would choose the World Cup because, even though I like the sports played in the Olympics, I think the passion that is shown at the World Cup is something that I would like to experience. Who is your favorite soccer player of all time? Why? That would be Ronaldo, the player from Brazil, because he always plays the game with such passion, and he has an amazing talent for scoring. What is the one thing in soccer you haven’t done that you would still like to do? I would like to win a finals. I’ve been on many teams that have gotten to the finals, but I’ve never been on a team that has won the finals. People who don’t know me would be surprised to know ... I surpassed expectations of what people expect from me in life and on the athletic field. People usually just judge people on their looks and (not based) on their mind and what they can accomplish in life or in sports. But I have accomplished a lot in life and sports.

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program started after On the Sgt. Brian Horn was finally able to call home after his parents Workout warriors had been sending him BENCH care packages in Iraq for five months. Horn asked his parents to Child, Youth and School Services officials are send more packages looking for people interested in volunteering for other troop as youth sports and fitness coaches. members. His parents, Anyone interested in being a coach must both military, quickly pass a background check, attend a mandatory responded to the three-hour preseason training session and be request by beginning available two to three hours per week for the Any Soldier, practices and games. CYSS officials said anyone Inc. campaign. interested in being a coach must have good Event organizers communication skills with the CYSS sports said a total of $52,000 staff and parents of the players. has been raised to According to CYSS officials, youth support troops in coaches receive discounts on sports enrollment Iraq and Afghanistan. for their children, promotion points for The 2013 National active-duty Soldiers, volunteer hours, resume Physique Committee building and will make a definitive positive Armbrust Pro Gym impact on the community. Warrior Classic Contact the Youth Sports office at the youth will be held Friday- center, 5950 Ware Street, to pick up an application Saturday at the or call 526-4425 for more information. Embassy Suites Fort Carson intramural sports hosts a battalion Hotel, Spa and cross country meet in September. Conference Center, The event will be held Sept. 13 at 7 a.m. 4705 Clydesdale The race will begin in the first parking lot on Parkway, in the east side of Minick Street and the south side Loveland. of Nelson Boulevard. The competition will be Prejudging for between battalions in men’s and women’s bodybuilding and divisions and is open to all active-duty Soldiers. physique will begin To register for the event, email amber.r. at 8 a.m. in the men’s [email protected] or levi.d.hokkala.naf@ bodybuilding and Photo by Walt Johnson mail.mil. For more information call 526-3972. physique categories. Maria Anderson, left, and Gloria Balas get in a workout at McKibben Physical Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club hosts the ninth Judging will then take Fitness Center. McKibben PFC has some of the finest weight training program annual Any Soldier Golf Tournament Friday. place in women’s equipment and facilities on post. Call 526-2597 for information on training According to officials, the biggest bodybuilding and programs offered. tournament hosted by the post golf course is physique; fitness expected to have a field of 144 golfers. routines, bikini, Currently there are still 12 openings. Officials fitness physique and figure competitions, Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. The Cincinnati Reds said the majority of golfers are active-duty respectively. The finals will begin at 5 p.m. will be the opposition Aug. 30 at 6:40 p.m.; Aug. servicemembers and retirees from Fort Carson, Visit http://www.jefftaylor.com for tickets. 31 at 6:10 p.m. and Sept. 1 at 2:10 p.m. The Peterson Air Force Base, the U.S. Air Force The Colorado Rockies are offering military Los Angeles Dodgers will be in town Sept. 2 at Academy, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force members special ticket buys this season. 2:10 p.m. and Sept. 3-4 at 6:40 p.m. Military Station and Schriever Air Force Base. The next opportunity is when the Rockies personnel can purchase tickets in the outfield All proceeds go to Any Soldier, Inc., a take on the San Francisco Giants Monday- box, pavilion and upper reserved infield/outfield area for their Family and friends for $14 each (with a $3.50 service charge per order), a discount from the usual range of $21-$39. World class Call the Rockies at 303-ROCKIES, ask for the military discount and provide reference number 21231001 to take advantage of the offer. This offer is not available on a walk-up basis. Alex Love, left, Seating areas are subject to availability, limits may and Marquis apply and all areas are not available for each game. Moore, World There will be a softball home run derby at the Class Athlete Mountain Post Sports Complex in September. Program boxers, The tournament will be held in two rounds. get in a training The preliminary round will be held Sept. 3-5. session at The finals will be held a week later at a date and McKibben time to be determined based on the softball Physical Fitness championship schedule. Center. Moore To reserve a spot in the tournament, email and Steven Levi Hokkala at [email protected]. Nelson, also a The Fort Carson fall softball league will WCAP boxer, will begin in September. be members of The Elite Auto Salon slow-pitch softball classic the U.S. Golden will be held in Colorado Springs Aug. 31 Glove World to Sept. 1. Games team that The tournament is open to men, women will compete in and coed teams. The tournament benefits the October. The Pikes Peak Community Foundation’s emergency entire WCAP relief fund: Black Forest Fire. boxing roster The entry fee is $229 per team. The will be in tournament will be held at the Skyview Sports action at the Complex in Colorado Springs. National Police DFMWR sports officials will hold the Athletic League intramural football coaches meeting Sept. 5. tournament in The meeting will be held at the North Complex early October. offices, building 1930 at the Mountain Post Sports Complex. For more information email amber.r.zurita. [email protected] or [email protected] Photo by Walt Johnson or call 526-3972. — Compiled by Walt Johnson Aug. 23, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 31

up to five Family members are admitted free to Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 1-6 p.m. the museum through Labor Day and there’s a Sunday. Adult admission is $15.95; $11.95 for discount in the store and cafe. The center is military and students, ages 5 and under are free. E at 1200 Broadway in Denver, call 303-447-8679. An annual Greek Festival, featuring Greek Lakeside Amusement Park, at 4601 Sheridan food, souvenirs, dancers and more, with free GOutT Blvd., in the Denver area, is open admission, is at Archangel Michael’s Greek Friday-Sunday and Aug. 31-Sep 2. and Orthodox Church at 2215 Paseo Road. Hours Sept. 6-8, when it closes for the season. Gate Friday are 4-10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. entry is $2.50, parking is free and pay by the to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A free day at Bent’s Old Fort near La Junta is ride or buy an unlimited wristband for $18 on Sunday, marking the National Park Service’s weekdays or $22 on weekends. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will observe military 97th birthday. The fort will be open 8 a.m. to appreciation week Sept. 9-15, with $5.25 5:30 p.m. that day, with guided tours offered Space Foundation Discovery Center has admission for anyone older than 2. The zoo is at 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 2:30 p.m. For expanded its exhibit and hours. It is now at 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road. Take information or directions, call 719-383-5010. open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Highway 115 and exit at Lake Avenue. Other national park facilities also offering free More exhibits have been added, including a Take Lake Avenue to the Broadmoor Hotel, go admission Sunday include Florissant Fossil NASA exhibit about the history of the space right at the third traffic circle, go around the Beds, west of Colorado Springs on Highway 24, shuttle. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for hotel and follow signs to the zoo. The zoo is the Great Sand Dunes National Park that is college students and $3 for ages 4-17. Admission open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. northwest of Walsenburg and Rocky Mountain is free for active-duty military and their National Park at Estes Park, north of Denver. Families. The center is at 4425 Arrowswest The third annual Indy Music Awards, presented Drive, off Garden of the Gods Road. by Colorado Springs Independent, is Sept. 5, End of Summer Roundup is at Iron Horse Park 6:30-11:30 p.m. in downtown Colorado Springs 3-9 p.m. Aug. 31. There’ll be music, family Colorado State Fair runs Friday through Labor on North Tejon Street, between Pikes Peak activities, bounce houses, food vendors Day at the Colorado State Fairground in Avenue and Kiowa Street. There are multiple and fireworks at 8:15 p.m. No pets or glass Pueblo. One of the nation’s oldest state fairs, the indoor and outdoor stages. The free festival containers will be allowed. Colorado fair includes the usual fair events — features local artists. The festival is free. monster trucks, livestock judging, cake and pie Air Force Academy Football home games this judging, a demolition derby, rodeos, carnival rides A Taste of Colorado — Festival of Mountain season include Colgate Aug. 31 at 1 p.m.; Utah and lots of concerts, including the Oak Ridge and Plain, is in downtown Denver Aug. 30- State at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 7; Wyoming Sept. 21, Boys, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Creedence Clearwater Sept. 2. More than 50 local restaurants at a time to be determined; San Diego State at Revisited, Dwight Yoakam and others. See the participate and there’s music and entertainment 7 p.m. Oct. 10; Notre Dame Oct. 26 at 3 p.m.; website at http://www.coloradostatefair.com. Take on seven stages and more than 200 vendors. Army Nov. 2 at a time to be determined; and I-25 south to Exit 97A. Go north to Northern Craft activities, rides and games are part of University of Nevada at Las Vegas Nov. 21 at Avenue, take a left, go to Beulah Avenue and take Colorado’s largest festival. The fest is in Civic 7:30 p.m. Call 472-1895 for ticket information. a right, go a couple of blocks to the fairground. Park, at East Colfax Avenue and Broadway.

Elitch Gardens near downtown Denver will be Passages is a 40,000 square-foot interactive Commonwheel Artists 39th Annual Labor Day open Saturday-Sunday and Aug. 31-Sept. 2, living history attraction that takes visitors Arts and Crafts Festival is Aug. 31-Sept. 2. when the water park closes for the season. through historically contextual settings Usually held in Manitou Springs’ Memorial Park The park’s rides will be open Saturday-Sunday and activities that show how the biblical Springs, it has been moved to Fields Park, 101 through October, but hours will be reduced. narrative has passed through the ages. El Paso Blvd, in Manitou Springs. Food vendors Visit the website for hours at http://www. More than 450 items from the Green Collection will be on hand. The free festival is 10 a.m. to elitchgardens.com and click on “park hours.” of rare biblical texts and artifacts are shown. 5 p.m. each day. Call 577-7700 for information. Tickets at the park are $45.99 for anyone At 3979 Palmer Park Blvd., it is open — Compiled by Nel Lampe taller than 48 inches. Those under 48 inches tall are charged $31.99. Parking is $15. Take Interstate 25 north to Denver Colorado Balloon Classic and take Exit 212A. Information, Tickets and Registration has discounted tickets for $29 each.

Water World, a Denver area large water park, is open Saturday- Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., when it closes for the season. The park is at 88th Avenue and Pecos Street, off I-25 north. Call 303-427-SURF for information. Tickets at the gate are $39.99 for adults and $34.99 for those 40-47 inches tall. Fort Carson ITR has discounted tickets for $31.

Blue Star Museum participants admit active-duty military members and up to five Family members free of admission until Labor Day. The Fine Arts Center, the Peterson Air and Space Museum and the World Figure Skating Museum in Colorado Springs are Blue Star Museum participants.

History Colorado Center has an exhibit “The American Soldier: A Photographic Tribute,” a national traveling exhibit of 116 large photos that capture unforgettable images of American Soldiers — from 1861 to the War on Terrorism. The Soldier Photo by Nel Lampe exhibit will be in place until Sept. 3. The Colorado Balloon Classic has been held in Memorial Park each day. The free event also includes entertainment, concerts History Colorado Center is a Blue on Labor Day Weekend for more than 30 years. This year’s and food vendors. A balloon glow with tethered balloons is Star Museum participant, and free fest is Aug. 31-Sept. 2. The first balloons lift off at 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday nights. active-duty servicemembers and 32 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 23, 2013 Aug. 23, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 33

A boat pulls a water skier Sunday in Memorial Park’s A variety of Prospect Lake, in front of the boathouse. Swimmers are using the park’s swim beach. recreational activities are in

The Veterans Memorial was added to the park in 1965. The park is named in honor of veterans. A playground on the south side of Prospect Lake in Memorial Park has a playful shade over the play area.

A skater carves a bowl corner in the skateboard park in Memorial Park Sunday. Nearby Colorado Springs’ Memorial Park is a half-pipe and a quarter-pipe. Story and photos by Nel Lampe held Labor Day weekend. by the Works Progress Administration, building. The pool is run by the rink, people walking dogs, riding Mountaineer staff The park serves as home to a program that put millions of YMCA. For pool information call bicycles, power walking, pushing many other events, such as the unemployed people to work during 385-4984. The Recreation Center is in strollers, water skiing or fishing. Memorial Park is a large park Springs Spree held each year in June; the Great Depression. the park, near the Veterans Memorial. There might be a bicycle race or with a lake, lots of grass, large trees a Fourth of July free concert brought The developing park was named The swim beach by the bathhouse practice in the velodrome. and almost all the amenities a visitor crowds to the park last month. “Memorial Park” in 1948 as a is open for swimming during A few vendors may be in the could hope for. When Colorado Springs’ founder, memorial to veterans. the summer. An area is roped off park selling ice cream, snow cones It’s been a popular destination for Gen. William Palmer designed the Development of Memorial Park and a lifeguard is on duty. The or snacks. visitors for more than 50 years. For city, he included parks in the plan. continued when ball fields were bathhouse is nearby as is parking and Parking is allowed in Memorial 36 of those years, it’s been home to He gave the city a two-mile park next added in 1949. Spurgeon Field is picnic tables. Park when there is no special event the Colorado Balloon Classic, the to Monument Creek near downtown , where the original Sky Sox team Memorial Park also has an ice in the park. hot air balloon festival. The scenic with gardens, winding walks, played in 1950. It’s also where the rink in Sertich Ice Center, which Labor Day weekend will be a setting of green grass, balloons playgrounds and trees and shrubs of present Sky Sox team played when is available for public ice skating good time to visit Memorial Park, reflecting off Prospect Lake with every species that grew in Colorado. the Hawaii Islanders of the Pacific and skating lessons. The third Friday when dozens of hot air balloons, Pikes Peak as a background makes Palmer also donated Acacia Park, League moved to Colorado Springs of the month is Armed Forces Night. food vendors and concerts will it one of the most beautiful balloon Alamo Park, Antlers Park, North in 1988 and took the name Sky Call 385-5983 for information. be in the park, beginning at dawn. events in the country. Many of Cheyenne Canon Park, Palmer Sox. The team moved to the new Motorized boats can be used on Parking won’t be allowed. the balloon pilots drop down and Park and Thorndale Park as well stadium on the east side of Colorado Prospect Lake, but there are some Memorial Park is at 1605 E. dip the balloon’s basket in the as hundreds of acres of trails and Springs when it was completed. restrictions. An aquatics guide for Pikes Peak Ave., between Hancock water for the famous “dip and roads to the city. The Veterans Memorial was Prospect Lake is on the website Avenue and Union Boulevard. dash” during the three-day event To get water throughout the city added to the park in 1965 and honors http://www.springsgov.com, under It’s about 10 blocks from to irrigate plants and trees, the all military service branches. It was Recreation and Cultural Services. downtown Colorado Springs. El Paso Canal was put into financed through donations by citizens There’s a skateboard park, with operation in 1872. The and efforts by the Pikes Peak or several bowls and a half-pipe and Just the Facts 19-mile canal ended at the Bust Rodeo and the Jaycees. The quarter-pipe; 15 tennis courts are • TRAVEL TIME — 15 minutes man-made Prospect Lake, memorial is surrounded by additional in the park and there are covered which stored water used to memorials honoring various units pavilions and playgrounds. • FOR AGES — anyone irrigate Evergreen Cemetery, and branches of service. The International Association a few blocks south. Palmer The park has trails, including of Fire Fighters Memorial for fallen • TYPE — large park had 5,000 cottonwood trees a .6 mile perimeter biking trail and a fire fighters is at the northwest • FUN FACTOR — ★★★★ planted along the irrigation 1.25 mile fitness walk. There are corner of the park, at Hancock and ditches in 1873. two measured five-kilometer routes Pikes Peak avenues. The annual (Out of 5 stars) There was a road around in Memorial Park. Go to http//www. memorial service will be Sept. 21. • WALLET DAMAGE — FREE the lake and a few trees. springsgov.com and click on Walking through Memorial People camped by the lake community parks, then Memorial Park on a nice day a visitor may $ = Less than $20 or skated on the lake when Park. Click on the “General see children at the playgrounds, $$ = $21 to $40 it was frozen. 5k route around Memorial Park” families having a picnic, a flag $$$ = $41 to $60 Development around or the second “General 5k route football scrimmage, a children’s A game of crick- $$$$ = $61 to $80 Prospect Lake began in the around Memorial Park.” soccer game, a youth football game, et was under- 1930s. More trees and shrubs An indoor pool was built in 1972, a game of cricket, youths practicing way Sunday (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) were planted around the lake. which is in the Recreation Center. their moves at the skateboard park, a afternoon in Places to see in the A bathhouse was built in 1937 There’s also a fitness center in the youth hockey scrimmage at the ice Memorial Park. Pikes Peak area. 34 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 23, 2013 Aug. 23, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 35 36 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 23, 2013 Aug. 23, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 37 38 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 23, 2013 Aug. 23, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 39 40 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 23, 2013

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