Vol. 72, No. 25 June 27, 2014

S e l fl e s s service Pfc. Jose Ocampo, left, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and Pfc. Marce Estrada, 704th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., prepare pancakes for guests at the 54th annual Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast, June 18. The cooks used an estimated 1,100 pounds of pancake batter and 80 pounds of syrup to feed more than 7,000 people. Fort Carson cooks volunteered to prepare the meal and post community members donated their time to serve the breakfast. See pages 8 and 20-21 for related stories.

Photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey Soldiers advise, train, assist Afghan army Story and photo by visited their Afghan partners June 18, to provide them Almonds, candy and tea were passed around as Staff Sgt. John Etheridge with advanced weapons maintenance training and the leaders, with the help of an interpreter, greeted International Security Assistance Force, deliver much needed supplies. each other and introduced their associates. After a Regional Command – South Because they only had a short time available few minutes of small talk, the discussion fi nally turned for the visit, the Soldiers were raring to get started to maintenance, the reason Dockery made the trip. FOB APACHE, Afghanistan — An Afghan army with the training as they arrived at the Afghan “My main tasking is to advise and assist the 2nd truck rolled down the long, dusty road of the entry control maintenance building. Afghan Army Brigade (205th Corps) on their logistical point of Forward Operating Base Apache. The truck was But fi rst, an Afghan ritual: tea. operations systems and also advise and assist on vehicle, fi lled with American Soldiers on their way to deliver spare “It’s always important to have chai,” said 1st Lt. generator and other maintenance repair,” he said. military vehicle parts to their Afghan partners on their Nicholas Dockery, sustainment and maintenance He explained that the U.S. Army’s supply adjacent base, FOB Eagle, Zabul Province, Afghanistan. adviser, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, system has had decades of trial and error to form into In the spirit of the advise, train and assist mission, 2nd Bn., 12th Inf. Reg. “The Afghans place a lot a system that can adjust to defi ciencies and move Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th more importance on the greeting and the pre-work Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, ritual than we do.” See 4IBCT on page 4

Message board INSIDE Independence Day celebration The “4th on the 3rd Star Spangled Salute” is Thursday from 4-9:30 p.m. at Iron Horse Park. The free event is open to the public. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:15 p.m. Page 14 Page 17 Page 27 2 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014

MOUNTAINEER National Safety Month Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera

Garrison Commander: Army safe is Army Strong Col. Joel D. Hamilton (Editor’s note: Army leaders released the following let- part of their plans, not a roadblock to fun and relaxation. Fort Carson Public Affairs Offi cer: ter in observance of June being National Safety Month.) The U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center Dee McNutt (released) a multimedia campaign June 1. The campaign

Chief, Print and Web Communications: More than halfway into fi scal 2014, the number of is focused on aviation safety, ground safety, driving safety Rick Emert accidental Army fatalities continues to decline. This trend and preventing civilian injuries. The center’s website, demonstrates our team’s commitment to safety, health and https://safety.army.mil, is available to help leaders leverage Editor: Devin Fisher risk management, along with an amazing adaptability to our National Safety Month in their formations. While each Staff writer : Andrea Stone evolving mission requirements. Thank you for a job well done, of these areas is critical to our day-to-day operations, and for ensuring the Army of tomorrow is ready and strong. the vast majority of injuries, illnesses and fatal accidents H a p p e n in g s : Nel Lampe This June we will again observe National Safety Month. involving Soldiers result from off-duty activities. By S p o r t s w ri te r : Walt Johnson While safety is a 24/7 imperative, dedicating (the month) raising and maintaining awareness we foster a positive

L a yo u t / g ra p h i c s : Jeanne Mazerall to the subject gives leaders, Soldiers and Army civilians an safety climate where every member of our team can important opportunity to prepare for the summer ahead. The effectively manage his personal risk. warmer months offer increased access to outdoor activities Thank you for supporting National Safety Month This commercial enterprise newspaper and, therefore, greater exposure to accidental injury, illness and the Army Safety Program. To be a ready Army, we is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of the and risk. We must frame our messages in such a way that must be a safe Army. Mountaineer are not necessarily the offi cial Soldiers and civilians view safety and health as an essential Army safe is Army Strong. view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or the Department of the Army. Printed circulation Raymond F. Chandler III Raymond T. Odierno John M. McHugh is 8,000 copies. Sergeant Major of the Army General, United States Army Secretary of the Army The editorial content of the Mountaineer is the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Offi ce, Chief of Staff Fort Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address is [email protected]. The Mountaineer is posted online at http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com. The Mountaineer is an unoffi cial What makes me publication authorized by AR 360-1. The Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private fi rm in IRON HORSE STRONG no way connected with the Department of the Army, under exclusive written contract with Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. The appearance of advertising in this Sgt. Ryan Hatfi eld publication, including inserts or supplements, Records review center noncommissioned does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or Colorado Springs offi cer in charge, Headquarters and Military Newspaper Group, of the products or Headquarters Company, 4th Combat Aviation services advertised. The publisher reserves the Brigade, 4th Infantry Division right to reject advertisements. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or I joined the Army in May 2006, between right and wrong, which I patronage without regard to race, color, religion, immediately after high school to believe will help make a change in our sex, national origin, age, marital status, pursue a military career. I was in society and strengthen our Army. physical handicap, political affi liation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or Junior ROTC all through high school What makes me Iron Horse Strong patron. If a violation or rejection of this and wanted to stay with it, so I joined. is my Family, especially my children equal opportunity policy by an advertiser I believe that serving my country who give me the strength to get through is confi rmed, the printer shall refuse to print is an honor. To be able to follow in whatever challenges that I face. advertising from that source until the violation is the footsteps of all our forefathers and The person who has had the corrected. For display advertising call 634-5905. to be able to ensure the people of the All correspondence or queries regarding biggest infl uence on my career as advertising and subscriptions should be directed United States maintain their freedom a Soldier is Sgt. 1st Class Michael to Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, and liberty is amazing. White. He has challenged and pushed 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Colorado I continue to serve to teach me to strive for excellence no matter Springs, CO 80903, phone 634-5905. younger Soldiers the difference what I encounter. The Mountaineer’s editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Offi ce, building 1218, room 320, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, phone 526-4144. Releases from outside sources are so indicated. The deadline for submissions to the Mountaineer is close of business Friday the week before the next issue is published. The Mountaineer staff reserves the right to edit submissions for newspaper style, clarity and typographical errors. Policies and statements refl ected in the news and editorial columns represent views of the individual writers and under no circumstances are to be considered those of the Department of the Army. Reproduction of editorial material is authorized. Please credit accordingly.

Display / Classifi ed advertising 634-5905

Mountaineer editor 526 -4144

Post information 526-5811

Post weather hotline 526-0096 June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 3 Garrison welcomes new CSM Story and photo by Andrea Stone Mountaineer staff

In a ceremony at Founders Field Tuesday, responsibility as garrison sergeant major passed from Command Sgt. Maj. Steven O. Green to Command Sgt. Maj. Clinton J. Reiss. Reiss came to Fort Carson from 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan. “I never realized what goes into running an installation until now,” he said. “It was all (invisible) to me before and just expected as a young Soldier, and now I realize it’s all due in part to a bunch of dedicated civilians, Soldiers and the community.” Col. Joel D. Hamilton, Fort Carson garrison commander and reviewing officer at the ceremony, said he looked forward to working with Reiss. “Today is truly one of celebration for me because I’ve heard about Command Sgt. Maj. Clinton Reiss from peers Incoming Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Clinton J. Reiss scattered throughout the Army, both at leadership over the past two years has directly con- inspects the sword of the noncommissioned officer home and overseas … your reputation as a proven leader, tributed to the quality of life here at the ‘Best at the change of responsibility ceremony at Founders both in garrison and combat, is unsurpassed,” he said. Hometown in the Army.’” Field, Tuesday. Reiss accepted the sword from Hamilton took over as garrison commander, May 21. Green, who will be moving on to Fort Eustis, Garrison Commander Col. Joel D. Hamilton, left, who “I quickly came to realize the incredible amount Va., was praised for his leadership, dedication and accepted it from outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Steven of influence and outreach that the garrison command selfless service. sergeant major has and the awesome responsibility O. Green, center. Sgt. Maj. Michael Williams, right, to get it right,” he said. “Command Sgt. Maj. Green’s See Reiss on page 4 served as commander of troops for the ceremony.

A new Healthcare Career in Months Is as easy as 1, 2, 3

• Flexible class scheduling

• Externship program included

• Career Services/Job Placement Assistance 719-574-8605 go2IMI.com MEDICAL • DENTAL • MASSAGE THERAPY • PERSONAL FITNESS • SMALL BUSINESS

www.intellitecmedical.edu/ student-consumer-inf ormation 4 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014

2ABCT returns from Kuwait Left: Sgt. Loren Montcalm, medic, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, reunites with his wife, McKenna Montcalm, during a redeployment ceremony at the Special Events Center, Monday. “Having him back is like being able to breathe again, and not have to depend on an Internet connect,” McKenna Montcalm said. Below: Two hundred and sixty Soldiers with 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div.,stand in formation during a redeployment ceremony at the Special Event Center, Monday. The Soldiers were deployed for nine months to Kuwait. Two-hundred sixty Soldiers with 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., redeployed from Kuwait to waiting Family and friends. During the deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, the Soldiers partnered with members of the Kuwaiti armed forces to strengthen ties between the two nations and enhance security in the region. The United States has had a longstanding bilateral defense relationship with Kuwait, promoting security and stability in the region.

Photos by Sgt. Eric Glassey

4IBCT had their Dushka out.” StAnArS From page 1 He explained that often they have to adjust their plans when working with their partners. property and equipment efficiently between “Instead, we looked at the problems &iSiplinE organizations. These are the areas Dockery they were having with their other weapon focuses on when working on logistical systems,” he said. Drinking and driving operations with his Afghan counterparts For the next hour or so, McClain and his As Soldiers and Families set out to celebrate the because, although strong in many areas, they are assistant worked on fixing a host of weapons nation’s independence, it is imperative that everyone still learning and gaining experience, he said. problems with the Afghans. They looked at in the Joint Task Force Carson Family is responsible He also advises on maintenance and tries problems with the Dushka and assisted them when consuming alcohol. When people get to teach a method for preserving equipment that with a couple of M-16 rifles. behind the wheel after consuming alcohol, they has worked well for the U.S. Army. McClain said he has visited his counter- put themselves and others at risk. “One of the things I’m trying to push is parts three or four times since his arrival at œ The state of Colorado has the following allowances for preventive maintenance,” he said. FOB Apache. On his first visit, his section blood alcohol concentration for motor vehicle operators: This allows the maintainers and com- did an assessment of what areas they could • The legal BAC limit for drivers over 21 years old mand to get a better pulse on the condition most help the Afghans in regards to armament is .08 percent. of their equipment and also allows for the repair. Since then, they have been focusing • The legal limit for drivers under 21 years old is .02 percent. On forecasting of parts and equipment that will on higher-level armament training of their post, however, any BAC reading above 0 percent is considered be needed in the future, he said. counterparts and also on getting them higher- underage drinking – punishable under the Uniformed Code “Focusing on preventive maintenance will level technical manuals. of Military Justice. make up for itself tenfold down the line,” he said. “Their armament personnel are very • The BAC limit for driving while ability is impaired is .05 percent. Toward the end of the tea-time meeting, eager to learn,” he said. Here are some tips to ensure you do not risk your life or career by Dockery was handed a piece of paper with If his Afghan partners are in need of drinking and driving: Dari writing on it. Although he could decipher specialized tools and gauges, McClain said œ Limit yourself to one drink per hour. One drink is defined as most of it himself, he had a little help from his he helps them procure the items through the 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of liquor. interpreter. It was a list of all the vehicles in the Afghan army supply system. œ Don’t drink on an empty stomach. Afghan brigade and all their different me- After the group finished at the armament œ Mix in nonalcoholic beverages between alcoholic ones. chanical statuses. After viewing it for a couple shop, they walk together back to the vehicle œ Only accept another drink if you want one — do not be minutes and looking somewhat satisfied, he they arrived in. peer pressured into another. folded it and put it in his pocket. It was now time Dockery showed the supplies he brought œ Make a plan from Army Safety Center. to move on to weapons maintenance training. to the Afghan commander. The rear of the • Designate a driver The group of Afghan and American vehicle was stacked with a couple of tires, a • Carry extra money for cab fare Soldiers moved through the motor pool building transmission and other military vehicle parts. • Carry the unit phone roster and around to the other side to a small arms The parts have been procured and repurposed • Find a reputable designated driver service to drive you and repair shop. To the surprise of the American to assist the Afghan army. your car home armament mechanics, inside the shop a rocket- As the Soldiers talked while gathered œ Designated Driver of Colorado Springs offers rides from propelled grenade launcher and DShK large- around the rear of the truck, another Afghan predetermined locations. They will come to one of the caliber machine gun, also referred to as a army truck pulled alongside them and locations and drive you home in your vehicle. For more dushka, were spread out on a workbench. parked. Dockery and the other Soldiers said information, go to http://noduisprings.com. “The plan was to go over and instruct the goodbye to their Afghan hosts and climbed œ For more information on legal BAC limits in Colorado, go to Afghans on preventative maintenance and aboard the newly parked vehicle. They headed http://www.dmv.org/co-colorado/automotive-law/dui.php. quarterly inspections of the M2 .50-caliber back to FOB Apache to reload the truck with œ For more information on legal BAC limits on post, contact the machine gun,” said Sgt. Mitchell McClain, more spare parts and returned through the Fort Carson Provost Marshal’s Office at 526-2333. armament mechanic, Company F, 2nd Bn., entry control point and brought their partners 12th Inf. Reg. “When we got over there, they another delivery the next day.

teams, supported the deployment other overseas contingency missions, “I stand here confident and can Reiss of the 4th Infantry Division head- all while ensuring the continuity of honestly say that Fort Carson is the From page 3 quarters to Afghanistan, provided effort and support to existing programs Army’s installation of choice. So many garrison shaping and support opera- and services across this installation,” Soldiers and Families want to return here, “Command Sgt. Maj. Green’s tions to three brigade combat team Hamilton said. as I did,” he said. “If I can do just one efforts successfully transitioned deployments and redeployments for Reiss said he was happy to be at thing to make this amazing place better, numerous senior division leadership Operation Enduring Freedom and Fort Carson. then I will be successful.” June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 5 33,000 positions to open to women By David Vergun Army News Service

WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh signed a directive June 20 authorizing more opportunities for women to serve in a wider range of roles within the Army. This authorization results in the opening of about 33,000 positions in units that were once closed to women, said Col. Linda Sheimo, chief of the Command Programs and Policy Division at the Directorate of Military Personnel Management, Army G-1. The 30-day congressional notification required U.S. Army photo by law before implementing this change in policy with Soldiers who have the ability, are qualified A change in policy means there are no more units was completed April 7. and have the proven performance to complete the in the Army that are closed to women. By Jan. 1, “Soon, our formations down to company level, mission,” he said. 2016, the Army will have completed validation will begin having female Soldiers arrive for duty to As a part of the incremental strategy, the directive studies for all 14 military occupational serve in positions once closed to women,” said Lt. Gen. states “female leaders will be assigned first to provide a specialties currently closed to women. Howard B. Bromberg, deputy chief of staff, Army G-1. support network for junior female Soldiers and to offer “However, this will not happen overnight; we will continue to incrementally fill these positions See Women on page 15 6 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014 June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 7

Collaborating at Carson Units partner for Enhanced Readiness Training By Maj. Aram Donigian When it happens, however, the benefits for both training was designed to replicate the Foreign Internal relationship with another unit on Fort 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) units are mutual. Defense mission that Special Forces regularly Carson, but it was also an effective way Public Affairs Officer Green Berets with Company B, 3rd Battalion, 10th conduct with security forces from partner nations. FID for our ODA members to hone their Special Forces Group (Airborne) recently completed operations help partner militaries improve their tactical skills in an environment where language It’s not every day that a Special Forces operational three weeks of training with Soldiers from Companies and technical skills, while simultaneously deepening wasn’t a barrier and the focus could be detachment – alpha and a conventional, combat A and C, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker and broadening relationships critical to achieving on training partners,” said Maj. Brandon service support platoon team up for combined training. Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. The national interests, maintaining an enduring presence Gebhardt, commander, Company B, in austere environments and assisting partners target 4th BSB. enemies bent on threatening peace and stability. The first week consisted of classroom “To get ready for the FID mission in Africa, our instruction covering the fundamentals Photos courtesy 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Berets need to practice putting a motivated and of small unit tactics — individual and collective dismounted patrolling and conducting a raid. Soldiers from Companies A and C, 4th Brigade Support disciplined partner force through a well-developed, movement techniques, patrolling, battle drills and “This was where our Soldiers really saw the Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry high-intensity training event,” said Lt. Col. Marc troop-leading procedures. Practical exercises were usefulness of the previous two weeks (of) training,” Division, advised by Special Forces Soldiers with Company LaRoche, commander, 3rd Bn., 10th SFG(A). “In conducted after each block of instruction. said Rodman. “The entire command from Company B, 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), today’s busy Army it isn’t easy to find an available “The instruction was phenomenal and had great B ensured the training was realistic and provided practice CH-47 Chinook infiltration and exfiltration unit like this, but the (4th BSB) Soldiers really value for us,” said Capt. Jonathan Swartz, commander, young Soldiers opportunities to lead, make mistakes techniques with Soldiers from Company B, 2nd General answered that need.” Company A, 4th BSB. “The ODA eliminated any and learn (from them). It got us back to our roots as Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Preparation and coordination for the training other distractions from training, provided dedicated Soldiers — the training made us better warfighters.” Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Inf. Div. began in April. The intent was to create an attention to my Soldiers and focused on sharing the “We had six different military occupational environment where the ODA was challenged to knowledge and training they have.” specialties represented and not everyone was from and support military humanitarian assistance. It is organize, train, advise and assist a partner military The second week covered combat marksmanship, the same platoon,” said Swartz. “The ODA not only hosted by a different nation in northern and western force. The ODA followed a tiered training methodology including fundamentals of marksmanship, rifle trained us on tactics that we rarely get the opportunity Africa each year. — focused, progressive, tailored and sustainable. zero and qualification, reflexive fire, machine gun to train, but also provided us with leadership lessons Additionally, the training comes as 10th SFG(A) “Not only was this an economical way to train for familiarization and mortar familiarization. and challenges that will bolster my formation and assumes mission command of Special Operations FID operations and simultaneously build a valuable “Weapons training was one of the highlights,” make us more effective in our mission.” Command Forward – West Africa for the purpose said Staff Sgt. Christopher Rodman, section sergeant, Company B’s readiness to conduct FID will be of enhancing partner nations’ capabilities through Company A transportation platoon. “This is training instrumental to its support of Flintlock 2015 next coordinated and collaborative efforts, as well as A 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat that most support Soldiers don’t get to do and training spring. Flintlock is an annual African-led military synchronizing the pre-mission training, support Team, 4th Infantry Division, support by fire element repositions that our new privates are seeing for the first time.” exercise that began in 2005 focused on improving requirements and operational employment of special itself to better cover the main efforts movement during a The training culminated in the third week with a interoperability and cooperation among regional and operations forces deployed to the West Africa region raid as part of the culmination exercise during training with four-day field training exercise focused on the orders international security forces to improve security in support of counterterrorism and counter violent Soldiers from 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). and planning process, helicopter insertion operations, and stability, conduct counterterrorism missions extremist organizations efforts.

IVF $4800 Complete I AM NO ORDINARY STUDENT High Quality At Colorado Technical University, our strong support of the military A ordable IVF... Now in Colorado! is evidenced by the policies we have in place to help you pursue your education and achieve your personal, professional and Reproductive Medicine & Fertility Centers academic goals. (RMFC) can now o er a Full IVF Cycle for $4800 • 88% of active duty alumni and veteran alumni were Includes Free Frozen Embryo Transfers satisfi ed with their CTU experience1 (usually $5000) if not pregnant! • 3 out of 4 active duty alumni would recommend CTU1

Call us: Military Times ranks CTU 877-475-BABY RANKED amongst the “Best for BEST FOR VETS Vets” 2 years in a row.

Call: 877.906.6555 Visit: coloradotech.edu/colorado-springs

1 2012 Champion College Services Alumni Survey of CTU graduates from designated years between 2002 and 2011. CTU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. (230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500. Chicago, Illinois. 60604-1411) www.ncahlc.org. Find disclosures on graduation rates, student fi nancial obligations and more at www.coloradotech.edu/disclosures. Not all programs are available to residents of all states. CTU cannot guarantee www.RMFCfertility.com employment or salary. The individual pictured is not active military. 801-36485 0582506 3/14 719-475-2229 • 265 Parkside Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80910 8 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014 Cooks support street breakfast By Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault surrounding community,” Geier said. 4th Combat Aviation Brigade Public “We enjoyed the event because Affairs Offi ce, 4th Infantry Division it shows civilians and Soldiers what we do as Army cooks,” said COLORADO SPRINGS — At Spc. Herman Reinhold, food service 1 a.m., heat fi lled the spaces in Fort specialist, Headquarters Support Carson’s mobile kitchens. Within a Company, 404th Aviation Support couple of hours, the aroma of pancakes Battalion, 4th CAB. and eggs permeated the air in preparation Although tired from the long day, for the 54th annual Colorado Springs cooks stayed motivated and enjoyed Western Street Breakfast in downtown working with the community and its Colorado Springs, June 18. volunteers, said Spc. Joshua Simanteris, Fort Carson cooks, led by Chief 404th ASB. Warrant Offi cer 2 David Geier, food “We started pretty early this service adviser, 4th Combat Aviation morning, but Colorado Springs Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, volunteered supports us a lot,” he said. “This to serve more than 7,000 community is why we love supporting them members of Colorado Springs. whenever we can. This is new to me, “This is my second year being in and I think other duty stations should charge of the street breakfast,” said participate in events like this.” Geier. “We set up our mobile kitchen The food service specialists were trailers and containerized kitchens overjoyed to receive thanks from locals in three different areas just after in attendance, said Simanteris. midnight. We served (many) more “The ‘thank you’ that stood out the people this year than we did last year. most (for me) was from an old Army Photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey It was a very nice turnout.” veteran,” he said. “The veteran said that Spc. Joshua Simanteris, 404th Aviation Support Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, The breakfast was the offi cial kickoff he hasn’t eaten Army chow in many 4th Infantry Division, prepares eggs for the 54th annual Colorado Springs Western Street of the city’s Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. years. It’s always a good feeling to hear Breakfast, June 18. The cooks prepared about 1,500 pounds of eggs for the event. “It’s really amazing to support the that from veterans.” Smarter Military personnel and their families save on your ight! For 15 years, we have specialized in Fly to fl ights to/from USA for all military Spending Germany personnel including military family Call today for a free quote: members/Dependents and retirees at 719-392-2535 discounted rates or email: [email protected] Germany 011 49 9641 924 390 9am - 10pm Central European Time Book online at: Flights • Hotels • Rental Cars • Lowest Available Fares From And To Germany Spending Tools www.usdtravel.com 2014 SU MMER FARES NOW AV AI L ABL E! With teenagers, organizing our schedules and managing our Now accepting appointments in our new location. finances is complicated. COLORADO SPRINGS 660 South Pointe Court, It seems like I'm always Suite 100 using our Visa® Debit PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Little People, Big Smiles. 719-596-2097 Card from Ent to pay for Little People, Big Smiles something! Ent’s online Spending Tool Welcoming New Patients automatically sorts our transactions, Technology with a Caring Touch so no matter how busy the day is, Specialized treatment planning for all ages Visit Ent.com/ watching our spending is easy. Treatment under conscious sedation and general-anesthesia Spending Digital radiography for pinpoint treatment plans and reduced radiation exposure Je Kahl, DDS for more Parents can stay with children during treatment Derek Kirkham, DDS information! Most insurance accepted including Military and Medicaid Tyler Driggers, DDS 719-596-2097 (719) 522-0123 6 6 0 S outh P ointe C ourt, S uite 1 0 0 9 4 8 0 B riar V illag e P oint, S uite 3 0 1 (719) 574-1100 or 800-525-9623 Ent.com/Spending © Ent Federal Credit Union, 2014 www.csp ediatricdentistry.com Ent is a registered trademark Equal Housing Lender | Federally insured by NCUA | Equal Opportunity Lender of Ent Federal Credit Union. June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 9

NO CREDIT? NEED CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! ** SAVE UP TO 30% STOREWIDE PLUS RECEIVE A FREE GIFT * SPEND $1,000 TO $1,999 RECEIVE A PAIR OF BEATS SOLO 2 HEADPHONES

SPEND $2,000 OR MORE RECEIVE A SAMSUNG GALAXY 4 TABLET

INTEREST ON ANY PURCHASE WHEN EVERYONE ALWAYS APPROVED FOR CREDIT PAID WITHIN 6 MONTHS! ¥

MISSION TRACE SHOPPING CTR 3001 SOUTH ACADEMY BLVD. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 719-392-2797

*Free product limited to in-stock selection. Purchase limited to in stock merchandise only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer not valid on previous purchases. See store for details. **Limited to in-stock regularly priced and clearance merchandise only. Discount does not apply to advertised merchandise or Super Value items. Taxes, delivery, installation charges not included. No discount credit for purchases outside this offer date. Cannot be combined with any other offer or advertisement. Save 10% on TVs, Gaming Systems, Computers, Appliances, Tablets. Save 20% on Furniture, Sound Systems, Home Accessories, Mattress Sets, Tires and Rims. Save 30% on Select Jewelry. Discount does not apply to watches or diamond solitaire rings. Excludes Everyday Low Prices on Diamond Solitaire Rings, Yolanté® & Pandora® Jewelry. Offer expires 7/6/14. See store for details. ¥Subject to credit approval. Other terms may apply. Offer not valid on previous purchases or are finance of or add-on to a current account. Any late payment nullifies the zero interest offer. Minimum payments required. Limited time offer. See store for details. All products or service names mentioned on ad are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 10 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014 June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 11

Soldiers leap out of the water for a football during a game at the Outdoor Pool during the Better Opportunities party makes splash for Single Soldiers pool party, June 20. Story and photos by great environment,” he said. Walt Johnson Some of the Soldiers echoed Huitt’s words, Mountaineer staff agreeing that the program is a great resource for single and newly arrived Soldiers to meet The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers and interact with other Soldiers who are program hosted its annual summer pool party experiencing the same adjustment to military June 20 at the Outdoor Pool. life as they are. Fort Carson single Soldiers were treated The event kicked off at 6:30 p.m. with about to an Olympic-sized swimming pool full of 50 people on hand when the doors to the pool activities, live music and food fi t for royalty were opened. Before long there were Soldiers at the event. streaming into the facility. Soldiers participated The BOSS program is designed to be a in many aquatic activities and were treated to dynamic Department of the Army program that food catered by a local steakhouse. single Soldiers can participate in to enhance The games in the pool included fl oating their quality of life, contribute to their com- devices and football and basketball games. munity through community service activities, Many Soldiers took to the diving boards trying and assist in the planning and execution of their to show off the best form of dives while others own recreation and leisure events, according did their best to see how much water they could to program offi cials. remove from the pool via belly fl ops, intended Each year the Fort Carson chapter hosts to be precision dives. numerous events designed to get single Soldiers BOSS meetings are held the fi rst Wednesday involved in community or leisure activities. of each month at 4 p.m. at The Hub. The next The program hosts events such as a football meeting will be Wednesday. tournament in the winter and the summer events Soldiers interested in becoming involved such as the pool party to foster community with the BOSS program can talk with their activity and give them a chance to interact with unit BOSS representative or contact Huitt at fellow single Soldiers, said Sgt. Zachary Huitt, 524-2677. Single Soldiers can also text “follow BOSS president. CarsonBOSS” to 40404 to receive updates and “We are putting on the pool party … so we event information, or check the Directorate of Kamish Johnson makes an entry into the Outdoor Pool off the diving board can get the single Soldiers out of the barracks Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation during the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers pool party, June 20. and have them interact with each other in a Facebook page for upcoming events.

NOW LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR! $ 99 ¡LOS PRECIOS MÁS BAJOS DEL AÑO! VENTA DEL 4 DE JULIO per 16 week† $ per Save 8 week* NOW OWN IT IN 18 MONTHS OR LESS ® $ 99 90 DAYS SAME AS CASH per 50'' LED 19 week† PRICE: $899.00 78 Worry-Free Payments $ per Total Price: $1,325.22 BE FREE TO S AV E WITHOUT CREDIT Save 10 week* www.sunharleydavidson.com Come Visit One of Our 10 Locations in the Colorado Springs and Pueblo Area! 303-287-7567 facebook/sunharleydavidson

OWN IT IN 24MONTHS OR LESS

90 DAYS SAME AS CASH PRICE: $1,299.00 • 104 Worry-Free ALSO AVAILABLE IN Payments • Total Price: $2,078.96 BLACK AND WHITE

The advertised transaction is a rental-purchase agreement. Participating locations only. Product availability and pricing may vary by store. †Offer good while supplies last and cannot be combined with any other promotion. The “Total of All Payments” does not include applicable sales taxes or optional r e 8 fees and other charges (such as late charges) that you may incur. Advertised rental rates and terms are for new merchandise. Prices not valid outside U.S. Advertised rates begin 6/23/14 and end 7/5/14.*Savings claim based on non-promotional weekly rates and applies to new merchandise. ¥“Total n 5 ta 7 of All Payments” for advertised add-on product will not exceed disclosed non-add-on total. Length of term varies and will be determined based upon combined total of all payments for primary rental and add-on product, divided by combined weekly rate of primary rental plus weekly rate for add-on c .7 product. You will not own the merchandise until the total amount necessary to acquire ownership is paid in full or you exercise your early purchase option. Ownership is optional. No credit check and no credit needed. Agreement requires verification of residence, income and four personal references. en 7 te 7 See Store Manager for complete details. Consulta con el Gerente de la Tienda para los detalles completos. No credit check and no credit needed. Agreement requires verification of residence, income and four personal references. Other trademarks, registered trademarks and/or service marks, indicated r.co 0.8 m • 80 or otherwise, are the properties of their respective owners. ROP1407_MIL_COL ExtremelyExtremely FreeFree Experience a Warmer and ProfessionalsFamilyFamily DentalDental in Dentistry, CarCar LLCee More Personal Approach to Dr.RaymondDr .Baros Ry a n &D. Dr B.R a ryan o s D. Baros a good night’s sleep... SummerSummer FunFun 513 Kiva Dr., in Security Your Cosmetic Surgical Needs To schedule your appointment call Dr. Raskin specializes in 392-5300 • Breast Enlargement (Gel & Saline) Great Service Our practice commited to providing our patients with ur practice is committed to pro iding our patients it • Breast Lifts • Tummy Tucks and Liposuction skilled,s illed caring andand gentlegentle dentaldental care care. Comfortable Beds FREE COSMETIC CONSULTATION NO Government Rate ! We Welcome INSURANCE? CALL NOW! We offer Douglas J. Raskin, M.D., D.M.D new Patients convenient credit Harvard, Stanford and Baylor Trained Board Certi ed by the American Board of Plastic Surgery plans up to 12 MEMBER Active Member American Society of Plastic Surgeons AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ! Children are months. PLASTIC SURGEONS, INC. Close to Ft. Carson, shopping, restaurants, entertainment & attractions - FREE hot breakfast - Pet Friendly - Free Internet Welcome WITHOUT 578-9988 ® ® ® INTEREST! Indoor heated pool - Executive Suites - Business Center SPORTSTERS DYNAS SOFTAILS 559 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 209 RIDE 2,500 MILES Comfort Inn South home.pcisys.net/~djr MostMost dental dental insurance insurance accepted,accepted, email: [email protected] COLORADO SPRINGS/ I-25 South Exit 138 * includingincluding United MetLife Concordia for for Conveniently located Downtown Colorado Springs 1410 Harrison Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 MAINTENANCE & FUEL FREE + 2.99% apr MILITARYMiLitary DEPENDENTSDepenDents  MILITARY DISCOUNTS  (719) 579-6900 *fREE FUEL UP TO 65 GALLONS, FREE MAINTENANCE UP TO 2,500 MILES, OFFER GOOD WITH THE PURCHASE OF ANY NEW 2014 SPORTSTER®, DYNA® OR SOFTAIL® HARLEY-DAVIDSON® MODEL. 2.99% APR, OAC. 12 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014 Pikes Peak Soldiers complete ‘Able Ascent’ Company A, 4th Battalion, as they approached the end of their of enduring grueling foot marches, The entire “Able Company” endured 9th Infantry Regiment, destination, Soldiers fought their way, Company A, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry weeks of preparation as every Soldier 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, step by step, to conquer the grueling Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat completed the Manitou Incline twice 4th Infantry Division 13-mile climb to the top of Pikes Peak. Team, 4th Infantry Division, climbed a month. Commemorating the Army’s 239th to the summit of Pikes Peak, June 12, The company gave an acute Starting off before sunrise, facing birthday and paying homage to the 9th creating an additional chapter, coined mountain sickness class days before blistering winds and cool temperatures Infantry Regiment’s storied tradition “The Able Ascent.” the event, reviewing the symptoms of high-altitude pulmonary edema. “If the prospect of walking uphill for 10 straight hours and 13 miles didn’t scare some of the Soldiers, the doc’s AMS Soldiers from class did,” said 1st Sgt. Brian Lackey, Company A, Company A, 4th Bn., 9th Inf. Reg. 4th Battalion, Just two weeks prior to the ascent, 9th Infantry company leaders summited the peak, Regiment, 1st primarily concerned with the conditions Stryker Brigade above the timberline. Combat Team, “It is remarkable the difference two 4th Infantry weeks of warmer temperatures could Division, head to have on snow accumulation above the the apex of Pikes tree line,” said 1st Lt. Clayton Lawson, Peak, about platoon leader, Company A, who 1,000 feet below summited the peak twice in three weeks. the summit, The leaders’ reconnaissance to the June 12. summit identified some cause for concern. The trail was barely visible, covered with packed snow and ice as deep as 4 feet in some places. During some

Photo by Capt. Larry A. Kay See Pikes Peak on page 15

My one reason? To show I care about my community. You only need one reason Smile! to donate plasma. Fo rt C Find out how becoming a plasma donor can make a difference for patients and ar ... help you earn extra money. son are Fam tal c ilies g den choose award winnin New donors earn up to $100 this week. Voted the BEST DENTAL OFFICE in Donate today at: Colorado Springs since 2008 Talecris Plasma Resources ...and Broadmoor Dental is here to serve! OF

2505 East Pikes Peak Ave., Ste 180 2013 Colorado Springs 719-576-5566 (719) 635-5926 grifolsplasma.com 1930 S. NEVADA AVE. • COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905 www.BroadmoorDental.com

WE ACCEPT METLIFE INSURANCE/PREFERRED PROVIDER P erson pictured is not an actual soldier. ALWAYS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS, AND NOW CARING FOR ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL.

piES pEA ur riSt

We especially welcome military members and their families who are looking for a church home while they are stationed in Colorado Springs. Sunday 9:00 AM Bible Class, 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM Worship Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible Class 1402 W. Pikes Peak Ave (about a mile west of downtown, one block north of Colorado Ave) www.pikespeakchurchofchrist.org June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 13

Lowest Prices... Anytime, Anywhere!

12-inch toy with purchase over $100 15-inch toy with purchase over $200 18-inch toy with purchase over $300 FREE 24-inch toy with purchase over $400 STUFFED ANIMAL!

Spring Chair Convertible Full-Size Folding Furniture Mattresses with Cushions Rectangular Fire Pit Lacy Twin Relaxer Chair Mattress with Textilene Fabric $ $ 88 98 $ $ STOCKED 38 IN BROWN 98 OR TAN

Twin Mattress with Base 5325-17 5325-34 REG-6364 FP-9024 $ Storage tubs 167 not included. GBLA-33SET Twin Twin $ Furniture Mattresses Grand Valley Bunk Bed* Futon Sofa with 138 Bluetooth Audio Pillow-Top Mattress $178 Full Mattress Shown with 8'' Memory Foam Twin Mattress: $ YOUR $ 169 CHOICE! 218 HLTH-8 YD-8022 Matt Set Twin ...... $178 .. $238 Full ...... $218 .. $298 Queen ... $238 .. $328 Z-201TTBBED-BLK $ $ Z-201TTBBED-SLVR King ...... 318 .. 468 GRAND-

$ 42" Round Simmons Zenia 7-Piece Dining Set 291 Counter-Height Patio Set Table $268 • Barstool with Cushion $175 Set includes table and six chairs. Set includes table and two barstools. Queen Mattress $477 Matt Set Twin XL $377 ...$487 Full ...... $437 ...$547 Queen ....$477 ...$597 King ...... $677 ...$897 Available in Plush or Firm ZEN- LD10-L LD81-7 Z-L11-7PC

*Ready to Assemble While Supplies Last LIFESTYLE

AFWonline.com FURNITURE Additional handling charges may apply to merchandise picked-up at showroom locations. See store for details. FIRESTONE SUPERCENTER COLORADO SPRINGS AURORA WESTMINSTER FORT COLLINS NEW ARIZONA LOCATION DOUGLAS CO. MEGASTORE I-25 & FILLMORE - 2805 & WAREHOUSE 4 7 0 0 S P ow er R d., G ilbert, A Z 8 5 2 9 6 CHESTNUT ST. 1700 S. ABILENE 94th & WADSWORTH I-25 AND HWY. 14 (202 (Santan Freeway) and S. Power Rd.) (303) 368-8555 I-25 & HWY 119 • Longmont/Firestone (303) 425-4359 (970) 221-1981 & WAREHOUSE (719) 633-4220 (303) 684-2400 480-500-4121 2 minutes east of I-25 off E-470 & Peoria St. PUEBLO UNIVERSITY GRAND JUNCTION S.W. LAKEWOOD GLENWOOD SPRINGS THORNTON SUPERSTORE & WAREHOUSE I-25 & EAGLERIDGE S. UNIVERSITY & COUNTY LINE HWY 6 & 50 5390 S. WADSWORTH BLVD. 3200 S. GLEN AVE. I-25 & 84TH (303) 799-9044 (719) 542-5169 (303) 795-0928 (970) 208-1920 (303) 933-3975 (970) 928-9422 (303) 289-4100

www.facebook.com/American.Furniture.Warehouse twitter.com/AmericanFurn youtube.com/AmericanFurnWhse 14 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014 3ABCT, Guard put on live-fi re demo Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Offi ce, 4th Infantry Division

The sounds of artillery, fi ghter jets and small arms fi lled the air at Fort Carson’s range area, during a combined arms live-fi re exercise, June 7. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and the Colorado National Guard’s 169th Fires Brigade conducted the exercise to demonstrate the capabilities of the active-duty and Guard Soldiers to the public. “This is an opportunity to show (the public) what we do,” said Brig. Gen. Don Laucirica, land component commander, Colorado National Guard. “It shows that the National Guard and the regular Army often work together.” After rendering the salute to the nation’s colors, the event kicked off with ceremonial artillery and quickly transitioned to the exercise with narration explaining the details of the mission to the audience. A 75 mm ceremonial cannon is fi red by Soldiers from “It’s an interesting experience to see all the units “This was the fi rst time that many of my Soldiers Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 169th Fires Brigade, working together,” said Pvt. Jonathan Flynn, cannon worked with anyone outside of the active Army,” Colorado National Guard, June 7, while an M109A6 Paladin crewmember, Battery C, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg. said Capt. Westly Lafi tte, commander, Company Self-propelled howitzer from Battery C, 3rd Battalion, 29th The 30-minute live fire featured multiple C, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg. “The active-duty Soldiers Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, operations carried out by units subordinate to the 169th and Soldiers from the National Guard were actively 4th Infantry Division, waits to fi re, during a combined arms Fires Brigade. involved with learning about each other’s jobs. This live-fi re exercise held at Range 141. Elements of the Colorado Infantry tactics were put on display by infantrymen event helped to build camaraderie and rapport between Army and Air National Guard teamed up with active-duty from 1st Bn., 157th Inf. Reg. The Soldiers also both organizations.” elements of 3rd ABCT to showcase capabilities. performed infi ltration and exfi ltration with the help of The exercise falls in line with the Army Total Force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from 2nd Battalion, Policy that requires military departments to collectively 135th General Support Aviation Battalion. equip, train and maintain active, Reserve and National Brigade Combat Team, Idaho National Guard, during Soldiers from 3rd Bn., 157th FA Reg., fi red rounds Guard components as an integrated operational a warfi ghter exercise at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. into the impact zone using High Mobility Artillery force, in order to provide predictable, recurring and “This is the way of the future,” said Maj. Gen. Rocket Systems and Soldiers from 3rd Bn., 29th FA sustainable capabilities. Mike Edwards, adjutant general, CONG. “We’ve got to Reg., 3rd ABCT, displayed the prowess of the M109A6 The 3rd ABCT leadership will continue its joint be a team ready to go forward, whether it’s the Air or Paladin self-propelled howitzers. training effort through support of the 116th Calvary Army National Guard, or active Army and Air Force.”

Your Donations Change Lives! Your Donated Books Become the Next Chapter in Life. Millie, VoyagesMillie, Day program

Visit DiscoverMyGoodwill.org to find a donation center near you. June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 15

Pikes Peak “ This initiative further aids Army leaders to From page 12 stretches, the existing footpath was 2- to 3-inches select the best qualifi ed Soldiers for each wide, which is diffi cult alone, but even more diffi cult with winds gusts at 40-50 mph above the timberline, said Capt. Larry A. Kay, commander, position within the Army profession.” Company A, 4th Bn., 9th Inf. Reg. — Col. Linda Sheimo “This is about more than just your physical strength — the mountain is not the enemy, the weather is not the enemy; the only enemy is that This change in policy means there are no more voice in the back of your head saying ‘no more,’” Women units in the Army that are closed to women. A closed said Kay. “By the top of this mountain though, From page 5 unit was one that was expected to see combat. Because that voice will be silent and you will become a of this, women could not serve in those units — even different, better Soldier,” he said during the safety advice to the unit’s male leadership.” if they served in MOSs that were open to women. brief moments before heading to the top. “The decision to open these positions to female With the change, women can serve anywhere At 2:49 a.m., 101 Soldiers started the journey. Soldiers was made after U.S. Army Training and Doctrine in the Army — even in combat units — within an The fi rst Soldier reached the summit at noon, and the Command completed extensive validation studies, MOS open to women. last at 1:24 p.m. Due to minor injuries, 10 Soldiers including physical fi tness requirements,” Sheimo said. The new directive does not include changes had to turn back to ensure their injuries didn’t “Nevertheless, women as well as men who to closed occupations in the Army — the 14 become serious problems above the timberline. do not meet the standards will not be allowed into MOSs in the Army that are currently closed to Soldiers said they enjoyed the challenge. these (military occupational specialties),” she said, women. Those MOSs are engineer (12B enlisted), “That was the coolest thing I have ever done explaining that the standards are fair and transparent. fi eld artillery (13B/D/F), infantry (11A/B/C/Z) in the military,” said Sgt. Jackson White, squad “This initiative further aids Army leaders to select and armor (19A/B/C/D/K/Z). Additionally, the leader, Company A, who recently joined the unit the best qualifi ed Soldiers for each position within new Army directive does not affect the special after serving with the 10th Mountain Division at the Army profession,” Sheimo said. “The Army’s operations community. Fort Drum, N.Y. efforts across various spectrums will also ensure all More MOSs could be open for women in the Lackey ended the day on a positive note, telling Soldiers have the opportunity to serve successfully.” future, Sheimo said. By Jan. 1, 2016, the Army will his Soldiers, “It was a tough and realistic The deputy chief of staff, Army G-1, will issue have completed validation studies for all 14 MOSs training. We accomplished what we set out to do additional personnel assignment guidance and unit that are currently closed to women and will pass its and that was to strengthen the team, while shaping training requirements in follow-on military personnel recommendations on to the Offi ce of the Secretary a culture of physical fi tness and spiritual strength messages, according to the directive. of Defense for review. within the company.”

TriCare Prime offers off-base routine eye examination benefi t!

No out-of-pocket cost for an eye exam for glasses! • Active-duty dependents are eligible once per year. • Retirees and their dependents are eligible once every two years.

The Independent Doctors next to Lenscrafters at Chapel Hills Mall and Cinema Point are contracted TriCare Prime providers. Call for an appointment today. Open 7 days a week for Winning your convenience.

Bring in this ad to receive Cinema Point Chapel Hills Mall Smiles off contact 50 % 591-1229 598-5068 lens fi ttings with Dr. Lloyd McAllister Dr. Neil McAllister TriCare Prime eye exam* Located at First and Located in Chapel Hills Mall, Main Town Center Upper level, north side *contact locations for complete details for Must be Tricare Prime in Western Region. near Powers Blvd across from JC Penney’s Prescriptions may be fi lled anywhere. and N. Carefree Circle

TriCare Standard, TriCare Reserve and TriCare for Life also accepted. Prescriptions may be fi lled anywhere. Contact lens evaluation available for additional cost. Call for program details. Everyone Experienced, Caring and Gentle Caring For Smiles Since 1974 Personal Dentistry with Cosmetic Dentistry a Soft Touch for Children, Bonding & Veneers 1000* Root Canal Therapy Parents & Grandparents. Childrens Dentistry Crowns & Bridges PROV I DER FOR ACT I V E Orthodontics MI L I T ARY DEPENDENT S Teeth Whitening Oral Surgery Dentures Implants Wisdom Teeth 597-9737 White Fillings Porcelain Laminates www.p owersdentalgroup .com Gum Care SAME DAY EMERGENCY CARE 16 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014

Miscellaneous Pikes Peak Chapter/Military Officers Association of Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation America — invites active, retired and former officers to DFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday join them for “Dinner & a Rodeo,” July 5 on the Hank’s Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Club VIP Terrace at Norris-Penrose Event Center. Cost Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. is $27 per person which includes buffet dinner, rodeo Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. tickets, reserved seating and access to sky box over the Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. chutes. Reservations and advance payment required 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. via http://ppmoaa.org or by contacting Bunny Blaha Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. at 471-8527 or bunny(underscore)[email protected]. Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Self-help weed control program — Department of (Wilderness Road Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Defense regulations require training for people applying Complex) Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed pesticides on military installations. Units interested in participating in the Directorate of Public Works Self- LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. help Weed Control Program must send Soldiers for 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. training on the proper handling, transportation and Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed application of herbicides. Once individuals are properly *-Closed Thursday trained by the DPW base operations and maintenance contractor, Fort Carson Support Services, Soldiers can and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone Soldiers must be within 120 days of their be issued the appropriate products and equipment so numbers and points of contact for services: expiration term of service, but must attend no later units can treat weeds in rocked areas around their unit. • Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson than 30 days prior to their ETS or start of transition Weed control self-help training sessions for Soldiers Support Services service order desk can be reached leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for more information. are available the first and third Monday of the month at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays in through September from 11 a.m. to noon, in building routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center. Sign 3711. Each unit may send up to five people for damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m. and the training. Soldiers need to call FCSS at 492-0166 to set • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign in for personnel being up an appointment to pick up weed control products 719-491-0218 or email [email protected] reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m., with the briefing and sprayers. Call 492-0166 for more information about when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers are required to bring the DPW Self-help Weed Control Program. or emergency service is required. Department of the Army Form 5118, signed by their Finance travel processing — All inbound and • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey physician and battalion commander, and a pen to outbound temporary lodging expense, “Do it at 526-6670 or email [email protected] complete forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for details. Yourself” moves, servicemember and Family for service needs or to report complaints. Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey at Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. 526-6670 or email [email protected]. building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from 12:30- Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Dennis 3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA processes First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is located Frost at 526-6997 or email [email protected]. to include turning in excess property, reutilizing in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours of • Self-help/troop construction — Call Tony Haag government property, web-based tools available, operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The at 526-2859 or e-mail anthony.d.haag.civ@mail. special handling of property and environmental office assists Soldiers with room assignments and mil. Use this number to obtain self-help tools needs. To schedule an orientation, contact Arnaldo terminations. Call 526-9707 for more information. and equipment or a motorized sweeper. Borrerorivera at [email protected] Command Evaluation and Training Team • Base operations contracting officer representative forreceiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at mike.welsh@ — COMET provides commanders at all — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 or email dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or Rufus Guillory levels with a responsive maintenance and [email protected] for questions on snow at [email protected]. supply assessment and training tool that removal, grounds maintenance and contractor Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held improves the combat effectiveness, readiness response to service orders. the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon and efficiency of their units’ logistical programs. • Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786 at the education center, building 1117, room 120. The team identifies supply and maintenance or [email protected] to request, for service Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army weaknesses and problems, and provides indi- or to report damaged or overturned latrines. ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. vidual and unit reinforcement training based on • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Support assessments. Results remain confidential for the Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or email Hours of Operation unit commander only. COMET provides assis- [email protected] to request a facility, parking or Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services tance in the majority of maintenance and supply regulatory traffic sign. • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday- management areas with one-on-one training, The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is able Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last and by conducting follow-up visits. Contact Tim to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building 2354. customer served at 3:30 p.m. Howarth at 503-3095 or thomas.howarth3.ctr@ During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn-in mail.mil for information. The 24-hour phone number for after hours, holidays — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson and weekends is 526-0051. 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service, Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second call 526-3321 for an appointment. Tuesday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 Briefings • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — p.m. at the Stack Dining Facility, building 2330. 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Last The club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the Tuesdays in building 1218, room 314, from noon issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions most highly-decorated Soldier in American history. to 1 p.m. Soldiers must be private to sergeant coordinated on case-by-case basis. To be a member, a Soldier must be recognized as first class with a minimum General Technical • Subsistence Support Management Office, building an NCO of the highest quality, demonstrating both Score of 105; be a U.S. citizen; score 240 or higher 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and leadership and performance. Armywide, SAMC on the Army Physical Fitness Test; and pass a 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. membership is between 1 and 2 percent. Contact Ranger physical. Call 524-2691 or visit http:// • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — SAMC president Sgt. 1st Class Gilbert Guzman Jr. www.goarmy.com/ranger.html. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. at 526-3576 or email [email protected]. Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094. Physical Exam Clinic — is located in building 1056 and The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson • Installation Property Book Office, building 330 performs physicals for Soldiers assigned to Fort Carson commanding general has directed all Soldiers, — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- and surrounding bases, without a primary care man- sergeant first class through command sergeant 4 p.m.; call 526-5984. ager. Physicals, except flight physicals, are available, major, chief warrant officer 2-5 and officers, • Post Laundry, building 310 — Monday-Friday, by appointment, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday- captain and above, must attend Casualty Assistance 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer Friday, except federal holidays. Physical packets can Officer and Casualty Notification Officer Training. served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8803. be obtained at the clinic or online at http://www.evans. The three-day training course is held monthly at • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. amedd.army.mil/srp/ srpc(underscore)pe.html. Visit Veterans Chapel. Soldiers must register through their to midnight. building 1056 or call 526-7170 for more information. school noncommissioned officer for attendance of • Hazardous Material Control Center, building Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is this training. The next class is July 15-17. Call 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort 526-4551 for more information. Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance Retirement briefings — are held 8 a.m. to noon the the warehouse at 526-2979. of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper second and third Wednesday of each month at Education Center hours of operation — The Mountain the Freedom Performing Arts Center, building 1129 Post Training and Education Center, building 1117, at the corner of Specker Avenue and Ellis Street. BOSS meetings are held the first and third Thursday 526-2124, hours are as follows: Spouses are encouraged to accompany Soldiers to of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. at The Foxhole. • Counselor Support Center — Monday-Thursday Contact Sgt Zachary Huitt at 524-2677 or visit the the briefing. Call 526-2840 for details. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. BOSS office in room 106 of The ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday Hub. Text “follow CarsonBOSS” held the first and third Wednesday of each 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to 40404 to receive updates month. Briefing sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Educa tion Soldier Readiness Building, building 1042, Support and Army Personnel Testing — Monday- Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers and event information. room 244, on a first-come, first-served basis. Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 17 Fair brings career opportunities to community Story and photos by military members and families from Andrea Stone other branches of the military. Mountaineer staff Erin Nesmith, an Air Force wife, attended the fair. With attendees lined up outside “There was a surprising array before the doors opened, the Career of employers available,” she said. “I Day at the Special Events Center, didn’t expect to see so many employers. June 20, was a popular event. I talked to a few people. I don’t know More than 60 employers and if it’ll turn into anything.” educational organizations were on Several local school districts hand to provide information to more had representatives on hand to talk than 1,000 spouses, veterans and to prospective employees. servicemembers. “I like to help people who don’t “We got a lot of good reports. A lot have a lot of experience, and they’re of spouses and a lot of servicemembers scared to get in the workforce,” said came and said … it was a good career Ang Kammerer, School District 11 fair, and they have opportunities to human resources representative. “We get jobs,” said Mercedes Jamieson, have a lot of entry-level positions, and Employment Readiness Program that kind of gets their foot in the door. manager, Army Community Service. That gives them the background and With 14 months left until she the courage to apply for higher-level separates from the Army, Spc. Rachael positions that they never thought they Britton was planning ahead. would be qualified for.” “I browsed around. I got a little The feedback received from bit of information,” said Britton, 1st employers was positive. Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, “The employers were very 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat satisfied with the skill sets that our Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry military spouses and veterans have,” Division. “I feel a little bit more said Hans Graefe, Employment confident when (I) actually start Readiness Program assistant. Maria Wolfe, center, and Pascale Sample talk to Cheri Smith, human resources secretary going out to the job market … it kind Graefe said he’s hoping to conduct for Widefield School District 3 at the Career Fair at the Special Events Center, June 20. of helps (me) know where (I’m) at.” a survey with employers to get results The fair, which was open to spouses, veterans and servicemembers, featured more than The event was also open to on the job fair in the coming months. 60 employers and was attended by more than 1,000 people. 18 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014 Housing sponsors mediate in villages Story and photo by Andrea Stone of command needs to Mountaineer staff get involved, then I contact the chain Every village has a unit sponsor, but residents of command, and may wonder what unit sponsors are and what they do. we all sit (down) and “This program (helps) the quality of life in the resolve the issues.” housing area as far as issues and concerns,” said Unit sponsors Sgt. 1st Class Shannon Carter, Fort Carson housing sometimes have to noncommissioned offi cer in charge. take on the role of Under the program, the unit responsible for enforcement since the village selects a Soldier, sergeant fi rst class and Family housing on Fort above, to act as the sponsor. The sponsor visits the Carson is privatized. village weekly, gets to know the village mayor and “The leasing is required to submit a checklist of issues in the agents get involved and neighborhood, such as potholes, damage to shingles, if they can’t resolve trash and other neighborhood concerns. (problems), we enforce “The unit sponsors work very closely with the it,” she said. “The mayors because the mayors are the eyes and ears of government doesn’t the village, and they’ll tell us what things are going run (housing). We just on in the village,” partner with (BBC) she said. to enforce the things If there that they may have a “(Sponsors) are are disputes problem resolving.” between residents Involving sponsoring Soldiers can often solve quality of life meets the standards.” also putting or issues with problems quickly. A good sponsor will get to know Families in Balfour Beatty “Having those unit sponsors is critical,” said Sgt. their villages. out a lot of Communities, Maj. Michael Williams, Directorate of Public Works “You’re not just going out there to be an sponsors can sergeant major. “When BBC knocks on their door enforcer. You’re going out there to see how the information to mediate. and tells them to clean up their yard, they may or may Soldiers are living,” she said. the residents … “BBC will not listen, but when the Soldiers see that uniform, see But when there are problems, residents should call us when they that rank, see that authority, they’re going to listen.” still contact Balfour Beatty fi rst. to ensure their have issues and Unit sponsors aren’t only enforcement, though. “We make sure they address BBC fi rst, before concerns with Part of the role of unit sponsors is to educate residents they call the unit sponsors, but it’s still an open quality of life.” residents, and on their responsibilities when living in post housing. door with us,” she said. “Some (residents) like to they’re not being “Some (Soldiers) have never had a house talk to a Soldier before they talk to the civilians. — Sgt. 1st Class resolved,” Carter before, so unit sponsors give them guidance,” So, we explain the process to them. We still go Shannon Carter said. “If it’s so Carter said. “(Sponsors) are also putting out a lot through the leasing agent because that’s who bad that the chain of information to the residents … to ensure their manages the property on post.” Energy conservation starts at home Balfour Beatty Communities Turn off unnecessary lights. Much of the energy Using energy wisely at home is an from a light bulb is heat. important way to control electric costs On mild days, open and reduce environmental impact. windows for natural Lowering energy use puts money back ventilation and turn off in pockets and reduces the harmful the air conditioner. emissions released into the environ- Use portable or ceiling ment in the energy generation process. fans. Run ceiling fans People don’t have to overhaul their counterclockwise for home or make a major investment to maximum cooling. reduce energy consumption. There are Use small appliances many easy, effective things families in the kitchen. Use a can do to save energy at home. crock pot, toaster oven or Here’s a list of tips and ideas to microwave instead of your get started. full-sized range or oven to keep the home cooler Home appliances and save energy. These Opt for short showers instead of small appliances use only baths. Reducing the amount of hot 20-50 percent of the water, and the energy used to heat it, energy needed to power is a cost-effective way to lower energy load improves air circulation and helps Chargers for cell phones, music a stove top or oven. bills as well as help the environment. avoid a potential fi re hazard. players, portable games and other Wash only full loads of dishes mobile devices continue to draw power Heating the home and clothes. Electronics even when the device is removed. To Let the sunshine in. Use the Wash clothes in cold water. Water Plug home electronics, such as eliminate this energy waste, be sure natural warmth of the sun to help heating consumes 90 percent of the TVs and DVD players, into “smart” to unplug chargers or turn off the heat the home during the winter. energy it takes to operate a clothes power strips which automatically turn power strip they’re plugged in to Open the shades on south facing washer. Switching the temperature several outlets off or on when they after removing the device. windows during the day to let the from hot to warm can cut energy use detect that the TV — plugged into the sun in and close them at night to in half. This will also help reduce master outlet — enters a low-powered Cooling the home keep the warmth inside. shrinkage and wear on clothing and sleep mode or is turned off or on. Use window blinds and shades. Lower heating setting, ideally preserve fabric color. If not using smart strips, unplug Closing blinds, shades or curtains around 68, when home and awake, Activate the high-spin speed option. electronics when not in use; equipment on warm days keeps the sun’s rays and around 55 while sleeping or If the washer has spin options, choose a still plugged in can become a out and helps keep the home cool. It away from home. high-spin speed or extended spin option “vampire load,” drawing up to 40 can also help save energy, blocking Keep the heat fl owing. Ensure to reduce the amount of remaining percent of its intended power even in as much as 45 percent of the sun’s furniture or curtains are not moisture in clothes after washing. the off or standby mode. warmth and reducing the load on blocking the fl ow of heat — remove Cleaning the lint fi lter after every Unplug chargers and adapters too. an air conditioning system. any obstructions. June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 19

Saturday skate night

Photos by Andrea Stone Left: Audrey Klatt helps her son, 7-year-old Shane Klatt, learn to roller skate during the free Saturday night roller skating at the Special Events Center, June 21. Audrey Klatt also volunteered with the 984th Military Police Battalion Family Readiness Group to sell food during the event. The skate nights, sponsored by Fort Carson’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, are held once a month. The next skate night will be July 19 from 4-8 p.m. Above: Eddie Johnson, left, and Mike Abernathey, both employees of DFMWR, put skates away during Fort Carson’s skate night at the Special Events Center. During the free monthly event, there are a limited number of skates available for use.

DEDICATED TO DIRT

TRAIL —du— jour FREE–RIDE MILITARY PASS

Unlimited at Keystone *special military disounted price

The Ingredients: Animal Rolling, fast, flowy downhill through the forest with our longest bridge ever leading to a 14' tall corkscrew feature.

Keystone Resort

KeystoneMTB

Keystone Resort

Keystone_Resort 20 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014 June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 21

Volunteers

Fort Carson volunteers, to include Theresa LaCamera, wife of Commanding General Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, Regional Command – South, and 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, serve food prepared by volunteer Fort Carson food service specialists during the 54th annual Colorado feed masses Springs Western Street Breakfast in downtown Colorado Springs, June 18. Photo by Sgt. Jonathan Thibault

By Sgt. Eric Glassey “This is a special event,” said Acting Senior 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Offi ce Commander Col. Michael J. Tarsa, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson. “It’s always special COLORADO SPRINGS — Joint Task to serve, but it really is a privilege to serve Force Carson volunteers prepared and served here in Colorado Springs. This year we have eggs, pancakes, orange juice and coffee to 100 volunteers: civilians, spouses and Soldiers. more than 7,000 local residents during the It’s all about being part of this special Colorado 54th annual Colorado Springs Western Springs community.” Street Breakfast, June 18. Axton said the volunteers made the The event was a demonstration of breakfast happen. the cooperation between the post and the “I think the volunteers get as much out of local community. it as we do,” he said. “The volunteers (who) “This is my 29th year helping put on the are serving, they are the lifeblood here. We Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast,” couldn’t do this event without them.” said Brett Axton, co-chairman, Service to July 9 is Fort Carson Night at the rodeo. Mankind, and a Fort Carson Good Neighbor. About 50 JTF Carson Soldiers will receive “This event is a collaboration with the medallions as a token of appreciation for SERTOMA clubs in town, the volunteers their service to the nation and be recognized from Fort Carson, the city of Colorado on the arena fl oor. Post Soldiers will compete Springs and the Pikes Peak Range Riders to in the wild cow milking contest. The 4th promote the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo.” Infantry Division and Fort Carson Mounted The fi rst breakfast was held in 1936 and Color Guard will present the colors and was promoted as a rodeo booster. The meal was participate in the grand entry each night. served from a chuck wagon with 35 people in Tickets are available at http://www. attendance. The breakfast uses an estimated pikesorbust.org or at the Norris-Penrose 1,100 pounds of pancake batter, 1,500 pounds of Events Center box offi ce, 1045 Lower Gold eggs, 80 gallons of syrup, 500 gallons of milk Camp Road in Colorado Springs. Military and 2,500 pints of juice. receive $2 off each grandstand ticket Although there are no fi rm records of the purchase by entering coupon code “military” Photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey exact date Fort Carson became involved with this online; must present military identifi cation Acting Senior Commander Col. Michael J. Tarsa, 4th Infantry Division event, it is estimated to be more than 40 years. card at the stadium. and Fort Carson, tells the crowd eating at the Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast, June 18, about the volunteers who served them. Photo by Sgt.Jonathan Thibault Sgt. 1st Class Jason Gerber, center, food service specialist, 404th Aviation Support Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, put pancakes into a serving pan during the 54th annual Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast in downtown Colorado Springs, June 18. 22 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014

The Jewelry You Want...The Credit You EVERYONEALWAYSAPPROO E ED FORCREDIT Deserve.®

THE RIGHT WOMAN We Sell Unlocked Phones DESERVES THE RIGHT RING­ Now Buying Flat Panel HDTV’s
OFF**DIAMONDBRIDALJEWELRY Laptops iPads/Tablets Game Consoles iPods iPhones Your Choice Cell Phones (AT&T, T-Mobile & Verizon) 1 CT. T.W. 14K Twice Digital Cameras $ Monthly* 65 NOW $2,499 Headphones (ex. Beats by Dre & Bose) Orig. $3,332 Plus Movies, Music and Video Games www.entertainmart.com 651 N. Academy Blvd. • (719) 380-8580 Your Choice ¼ CT. T.W. 10K Round, Princess or Marquise Center Twice $ Monthly* 13 NOW $499 Orig. $665 simple. easy. fast.

T h ere is NO COST to you I t is SAFE and secure No waiting and NO CALLBACKS (877) 411-3149 G et your Automotive Credit Bureau Score Your Choice Will not sh ow up as an inq uiry on your credit rep ort CT. T.W. 10K NO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER REQUIRED Twice $ Monthly* 24 NOW $899 www.SussSuperstore.com Orig. $1,199 COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADOSPRINGS Coin Club THECITADELMALL ® 719-573-1000 INSIDEUSADISCOUNTERS 3001 South Academy Blvd. 719-392-2797 *Payments listed are examples only and are based on zero down payment at 19.99% APR for 24 months with approved credit. Taxes not included. To calculate the total cost of financing, simply multiply the payment amount by 48. Other financing rates and terms are available with approved credit and differ depending on the state where purchased. **Off original prices. Interim markdowns may have been taken. Original prices may not have resulted in actual sales. Offer excludes Everyday Low Prices on Diamond Solitaire Rings, Yolanté® and Pandora® Jewelry. Diamond carat weights (CT.) represent the approximate total weight (T.W.) of all diamonds in each setting and may vary no more than .07 below the stated weight. All styles may not be available in all stores. Jewelry enlarged to show detail and may not always be exactly as shown. Typographic errors are subject to correction. Limited time offer; no substitutions, limited quantities. All advertised prices are subject to the addition of applicable fees and state, local, and other taxes. Offer expires 7/2/2014. FletchersJewelers.com See sales associate for details. Free Admission J une 26, 27, 28 & 29 at th e Freedom Financial Services Ex p o Center 3650 N. Nevada Ave. GlEnn’S t o t o ArMy SurpluS t t o Got Pain? t o You have a Reebok® Buy - Sell - Trade choice, we Rapid Response Coins, G old and Silver Bullion, Pap er can help. Money, T okens, Medals and World Money, ACU Boots Books and Sup p lies Sponsored by ANA Club Members $ 95 Colorado Springs Coin Club 79 Colorado Springs Numismatic Society o t t o (719) 444.0381 • www.spectrumrehab.net 114 E. Mill St. • 634-9828 o o June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 23

Claims to the Estate Military Appreciation Day — The Southeast Pvt. Aaron Scott Toppen — With deepest regret Armed Services YMCA hosts a monthly to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having military appreciation day the fourth Friday claims against or indebtedness to his estate of every month from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. should contact 2nd Lt. Harold Rivera Lopez Free events throughout the day include at 210-294-3626. breakfast and light lunch, resiliency resources, Cpl. Justin R. Clouse — With deepest regret to the preventive health screenings and wellness Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims resources, workforce and education resources, against or indebtedness to his estate should contact social networking, arts and crafts and 2nd Lt. Albert Tumminello at 757-303-4139. cooking classes. For more information, call Pfc. Jacob Wykstra — With deepest regret to the Drew Aquino, 719-622-9622. Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims Support group — The Pikes Peak Share against or indebtedness to his estate should Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Inc. holds contact 1st Lt. Aaron S. Byron at 719-520-4122 a monthly support group for those whose lives or [email protected]. have been touched by pregnancy loss, stillbirth or loss in the first few months of life. The General announcements group meets the second Tuesday of each Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian month at 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, employees — is currently being accepted for the 5265 N. Union Blvd. For more information, following civilians under the Voluntary Leave visit http://www.pikespeakshare.org. Transfer Program. The employees who have Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program — exhausted all available leave because of medical The program provides short-term assistance emergencies and are currently accepting leave to Depart ment of the Army civilian employees, donations are Jessica Clark, Dental Activity; active duty-spouses and Family members, unnamed employee in Directorate of Family and and retired military personnel and eligible Morale, Welfare and Recreation; David Grant, Army family members with adult living problems, Recruiting Battalion in Denver; Teresa Miller, substance use concerns and issues affecting DFMWR; Linda Kumley, Directorate of Human workplace productivity and well-being. Resources; Stephanie Smith-Froese, Directorate Worksite interventions are offered and of Public Works; Vanessa J. Frederick, Space and consultation is available to supervisors and Missile Defense Command. Any Army appropri- managers regarding workplace matters. EAP ated fund civilian employee who would like to services are free to eligible civilians and DA donate annual leave may complete form OPM-630A, civilian employees. Call 526-2196 for “Request to Donate Annual Leave.” Appropriated assistance. The EAP is located at 1638 Elwell Fund employees from another federal agency St. in building 6236, room 229. who wish to donate complete form OPM-630B Nutrition education — Evans Army Community “Out of Agency.” For more information contact Hospital Nutrition Care Division offers Jennifer Hagemeier-Robles at 526-4270 or email numerous education opportunities, including students in more than 16 subjects, including [email protected]. individual appointments, healthy cooking classes, math, science, English and social studies. Water report — Fort Carson’s Directorate of commissary tours, infant/toddler feeding, sports Tutor.com can also help with standardized Public Works has issued its annual Water Quality nutrition, cholesterol management, weight test prep, Advance Placement exams and Report. The report is an annual summary of the management and dietary supplement classes. with college essays. Visit http://www.tutor. water quality delivered throughout Fort Carson Call 526-7290 for more information. com/military for more information. via the water distribution system. The report can Payday loan complaints — The Consumer Financial Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey — be viewed at the following web address: http:// Protection Bureau is accepting complaints from Patients may fill out and return the APLSS www.carson.army.mil/DPW/documents/ borrowers encountering problems with payday to help minimize the impact of budget cuts Fort+Carson+Water+Quality+Report+2014.pdf. loans. To submit a complaint, consumers can on medical care. Evans Army Community Call DPW at 526-2022 for more information or visit http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint Hospital receives funding based on patients to obtain a hardcopy of the report. or call 855-411-2372. seen and customer satisfaction. Positive Pediatrics clinic — Evans Army Community Mountain Post Running Club — The club will surveys returned can bring in up to $800. Hospital’s pediatrics clinic has an embedded meet every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the Help keep providers and departments and behavioral health psychologist/counselor available Exchange. There will be giveaways and stamps clinics fully functional. Call 526-7256 for to work with parents who have concerns about available for $1 off meals at the food court. more information. their child’s behavior, discipline or attention-deficit Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 264 hyperactivity disorder. A pediatric pharmacist is Office, located in building 1218, room 212, is needs volunteers for den leaders and also available to manage children’s medication. open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Call committee members. No experience is Prenatal nutrition class — Expectant mothers 526-3963 for assistance, or additional information needed. Training will be provided by Boy can learn how to eat healthy during pregnancy. can be found at http://www.fvap.gov. Scouts of America staff. There is always a The class will be the second Tuesday of every Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 164 needs need for new volunteers to fill positions or month, beginning July 8, at 9 a.m. in Evans Army Scouts and adult volunteers who enjoy the just help out at various activities. Contact Community Hospital’s Nutrition Care Division. outdoors, camping, climbing, sports, helping the the committee chair, Johnathon Jobson at Call 526-7290 to sign up. community and more. Contact Sara Ehrhart, [email protected] or the Cubmaster, Summer food service program — Fountain-Fort committee chair, 785-226-0267, troop(underscore) Robert Jepsen, [email protected] Carson School District 8 is participating in the [email protected] for more information. and put Scout Volunteer in the subject line. Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be Speed limit changes — The pre-existing 40 mph Triple Threat expands — The Southeast Family provided to all children without charge at Aragon speed limit on Butts Road between Wilderness Center and Armed Services YMCA hosts and Mountainside Elementary schools. Meals and Airfield roads was reduced to 30 mph. Call Triple Threat meetings for Family members will be served Monday-Friday through July 18. 526-9267 for information regarding the change. of military personnel dealing with Breakfast will be from 7:15-8:15 a.m., and lunch Same day appointments — Evans Army post-traumatic stress disorder. Groups meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community Hospital Family Medicine at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evenings at the YMCA Sponsor Families — Volunteer sponsor Families Clinics, Internal Medicine Clinic and located at 2190 Jet Wing Drive in Colorado are needed for the Air Force Academy’s class of Pediatric Clinic are operating under an Springs. Contact Larry Palma at 559-376-5389 2018. Eligible sponsors are captain and above, appointment model called “Open Access,” or [email protected] for details. staff sergeant and above and GS-05 and above. offering same day appointments. Beneficiaries Thrift shop accepts credit cards — The Fort Cadets meet sponsors at Doolie Day Out, July may not be offered the exact hour they want. Carson Thrift Shop is now accepting debit and 19. The deadline to sign up for Doolie Day is Call the Access to Care Line, 526-2273, to make credit cards. The shop, located in building 305, July 3. For more information, visit http:// an appointment. is open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to www.usafa.edu/cadetFocus/cadetSponsor, or Transfer military hospital or clinic when 2:30 p.m. Contact Gail Olson at 526-5966 or call 719-333-2727. relocating — TRICARE Online users must email [email protected] for more Fort Carson Police Records — The Fort Carson update their military hospital or clinic location information or to learn about volunteer Police Records section has moved to building online each time they relocate. Transferring opportunities. Donations may be dropped off at 2757, MOD 4, on the corner of Barkeley military hospital or clinic affiliation in TOL the store during normal business hours or at the Avenue and Osan Street. Hours of operation are does not automatically transfer the TRICARE recycling center located near the main exchange. 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. enrollment in Defense Enrollment Eligibility Operation Mentor — Big Brothers Big Sisters Fingerprinting hours at the Fort Carson Police Reporting System. seeks children ages 9-16 from military station, building 2700, have changed to 2-4 p.m., Library program — Tutor.com for military Families to participate in the military mentoring Monday-Friday. The Fort Carson Police complete Families offers homework and studying help program, which matches children with fingerprints for on-post employment. For any from a professional tutor, any time of day or adult volunteers who serve as positive role other fingerprint needs, contact the El night, free for K-12 students in military Families. models. Visit http://www.biglittlecolorado.org Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Expert tutors are available online 24/7 to help for more information. 24 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014 Don’t let ‘but’ defi ne existence Commentary by “We are in all ways Chap. (Capt.) Alfred Matthews pressed but not crushed, at Warrior Transition Battalion a loss but not despairing, hounded but not forsaken, We hear it all day, every day: “I love you, thrown down but not but …;” “I forgive you, but …;” “I will be here, destroyed.” 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 but …” and on and on it goes. It is amazing how Pastor Tony Evans offers one small conjunction changes everything. a poignant illustration. “So then, In fact, that is exactly what the word “but” is Oysters suffer affl iction all about. But is used to introduce something when they get a grain of sand death is at contrasting with what has already been mentioned. lodged inside their shells. But negates the former by the latter. All too often No matter what they do, they work in us, we fi nd our buts seem to get in the way of what we can’t get rid of it. The sand truly want and become our identity. gets lodged there and it’s but life is at You are loved, but your spouse is going to irritating to the oyster. It’s a leave you and now there is a gaping hole in your thorn. It drives them crazy. work in you.” heart. You are valued, but you are being boarded To bring comfort to their — 2 Corinthians 4:12 out of the military — there goes the paycheck and anguish, they begin to coat all that you have known for a career is relegated the grain of sand over and to a line in unemployment. You are free, but the over again. Coating the sand doctors have diagnosed you with a rare disease doesn’t get rid of it; it just that is terminal. Just when you thought you had a comforts them. C. Clifton Black says it well in “The Persistence hold on life, the buts come into play and defi ne your Over time, the coating of the grain of sand over of the Wounds.” existence, cause you to question life and leave and over again produces something that costs a “Yet the spine of our heart’s cry is hope: not you in the reality of why me? mint — it’s called a pearl. the vacuous optimism that ‘things will get better,’ “ How long, O Lord? Will you forever ignore me? A pearl is the result of an irritated oyster. which, in the short run, is usually a lie, but the deep How long will you hide your face from me? The pain resulted in beauty. The pain resulted in and irrepressible conviction, in the teeth of present How long shall my mind be troubled, elegance. The pain results in something of high evidence, that God has not severed the umbilical And grief in my deepest self the day long? value. In a world where death, decay and cord that has always bound us.” How long shall my enemy have the upper hand? woundedness reign, God has a big “but.” In life are you content to defi ne yourself by Look at me — answer me, O Lord, my God.” “So then, death is at work in us, but life is at the junk in your trunk or are you willing to concede — Psalm 13:1-3a work in you,” 2 Corinthians 4:12. to God’s big “but.”

Chapel briefs Facebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Offi ce)” for events and schedules. Catholic Religious Education registration is being accepted for classes that meet Sundays from 10:30-11:50 a.m. Religious education classes are available for children in preschool through the age of confi rmation. Classes are also offered for adults seeking to join the Catholic faith and those who desire to partici- pate in the celebrating of the sacraments. Call Pat Treacy at 524-2458 for more information. Youth Ministries: Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel youth group members are invited to attend the Prussman youth group Tuesdays at 6 p.m. or the Veterans youth group Sundays at 6:30 p.m. Catholic Women of the Chapel meets Friday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 526-5769 or visit “Fort Carson Military Council of Catholic Women” on Facebook for information. Protestant Women of the Chapel 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. Knights of Columbus, a Catholic group for men 18 and older, meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 526-5769 for more information. Latter Day Saints’ Soldiers meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. for Arthur Ford at 433-2659 or arthur.ford@ are suicide survivors, meets the second pizza and social, followed by myldsmail.net, or Chap. (Capt.) Jacob Snell Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at an Institute (Bible study) at at 330-3120 or [email protected] the Fallen Heroes Family Center, building 6:30 p.m. at Provider Chapel, for information or a ride. 6215, 6990 Mekong St. Contact Richard Ellis Street at Barkeley Heartbeat, a support group for battle Stites at 719-598-6576 or Cheryl Sims at Avenue. Contact elder buddies, Family members and friends who 719-304-9815 for information.

Has someone in your organization recently received kudos? Contact Mountaineer staff at 526-4144 or email [email protected]. June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 25 DES highlight Editor’s note: The following fatalities. All too often, people tend to fi re days, the National article was written by the Directorate skip the most important step of putting Weather Service has of Emergency Services division chiefs on personal protective equipment that developed the Red Flag to inform the Fort Carson community could save them a painful trip to the Warning. Fire weather meteorologists are reminded to review the 4th Infantry of current policies and procedures. emergency room. Wearing a helmet use this system to alert the commu- Division and Fort Carson crime may not feel comfortable or be the nity of ongoing or imminent critical prevention policy, Command Policy Police “coolest” look on the block, but weather conditions that could result Memorandum PMO-01. This memo Summer safety — The Fort individual operators must practice in extensive wildland fi re occurrence identifi es some basic techniques to Carson Police Department wants to safety and parents must insist their or extreme fi re behavior. Downrange protect Army and personal property. remind all bicyclists, skateboarders loved ones wear helmets when they fi res that occur during these times It requires that Army property be and skaters to remain safe and in ride anything with wheels. are not only dangerous, but severely secured in accordance with applicable compliance with post rules this damage the land and restrict future regulations, and prohibits the storage summer. Fort Carson Regulation Fire training times. The Fort Carson Fire of CTA-50 equipment in privately 190-5 mandates that all operators — Red Flag Warning — It has Department provides daily fi re weather owned vehicles. It also provides guid- Soldiers, Family members, again reached the time of year when briefi ngs to the 4th Infantry Division, ance on the use of Fort Carson Form civilian employees and visitors — everyone must be aware of the dangers garrison and Range Control staffs. 2031-E, the Personal Property Record, wear approved bike helmets while from wildland fi res. Recent years Please check each day to know what which is mandatory for all Soldiers riding on the installation. According have brought much damage and loss the fi re weather status is and remember living in the barracks. Finally, it gives to the National Highway Traffi c Safety to the local community as wildfi res that wildfi res hurt training. commanders some Internet links to Administration, 677 pedal cyclists have burned through neighborhoods, help them develop unit crime prevention were killed in motor vehicle crashes taken lives and destroyed homes. Physical security programs. The policy letter is available in 2011. The 14-and-younger group As a way to provide situational Command policy memorandum on the Iron Horse Portal under the accounted for 9 percent of those awareness to everyone on critical review — All Fort Carson personnel “Command Policy Letters” folder.

NOW TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU

QwikCareMD Urgent Care Is open late 365 days a year and will take care of any type of injury or illnesses including broken bones, sprained ankles, u, coughs, colds, aches and pains. NOW OPEN! in Fountain t t o t Comfort Care Family Practice dedicated sta provides medical help quick, if you are new to Colorado Springs or looking for a new family physician we are now accepting new patients.

QwikCareMD Urgent Care and Comfort Care Family Practice are now accepting new patients and most insurance including Tricare, Medicaid, and Medicare.

6908 Mesa Ridge Pkwy For a list of insurances we accept and for more information log onto o t QwikCareMD.com 5799 Stetson Hills Blvd. t o o t t o o o

The people pictured are not an actual service members. 719-471-CARE (2273)

Get a new set of keys today...... to your new or slightly used auto, that you can find in our Classified Section.

for active-duty, retired military, and their dependents 3 Lines FREE as well as civil service employees. Go to http://classifieds.csmng.com 26 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014 June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 27

Missy Coraggio, front, Iron Horse Sports and Fitness aerobics instructor, leads a class during the Fitness Resolution, Saturday. Coraggio, who has been here for seven years, will lead her last class here Saturday. Fitness Resolution draws crowd Story and photo by Welfare and Recreation. Exercises was time to offer another program. and spinning. The Krav Maga class Walt Johnson included Zumba, spinning and Krav “We are getting such an infl ux of drew special interest from attendees. Mountaineer staff Maga self-defense classes along with Soldiers coming home … plus the fact “People who were in the class programs designed to help people get the that summer is here made us feel this told us what a fabulous thing it is to Mountain Post community members most out of a variety of cardio workouts. is a good time to let people know what know about self-defense and how came out in large numbers for the The fi rst fi tness resolution took place programs we have to offer to help to defend yourself in case you are second Fitness Resolution, Saturday at in January and was well received by the promote a healthy lifestyle,” Rocho attacked,” Rocho said. Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. post community, said Kristine Rocho, said. “We feel this gives us a great way She said many people told the staff Instructors from the post fi tness program coordinator. She said the to introduce people to our programs.” they did not realize how benefi cial centers led the two-hour program, reception to the initial program and the Among the classes being sampled the programs were and they learned promoting the aerobic programs offered arrival of new people to the post was at the event were cardio and fi tness about some programs that they will by the Directorate of Family and Morale, the reason DFMWR offi cials thought it programs such as Zumba, kettle bell take part in over the coming months.

Mountaineer Sports Feature

Good Company’s Jeremy Hoch, front, dives in vain to make a play during the Pikes Peak Heat softball tournament Saturday at the Mountain Post Sports Complex. Cut the Rock fi nished second in the tourney and HMD fi nished fi fth in the men’s division. The post women’s varsity team captured fi rst place in the women’s bracket. Photo by Walt Johnson 28 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014

Football camp

The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will sponsor the individual and team triathlon sprint competition, Sept. 6 at 8 a.m. at the Outdoor Pool. The “Tri It” event will be a 500-meter swim (individual) and 750-meter swim (team); 20- kilometer bicycle event (team and individual); and a 5-kilometer run (individual) and 10-kilometer run (team). The registration fee for the event is $20 per person if competing individually or as a team. People can register for the event at any post fitness center or online at http://mwrfortcarson. com/physical-fitness-centers.php. Call Sabine Clark at 526-2742 for more information. The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation hosts a Luau pool party Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Outdoor Pool. According to DFMWR officials, the event will include prizes, games, goody bags and lots Photo by Walt Johnson of fun. Tickets are $1 and must be purchased in Fountain-Fort Carson High School Hall of Famer and current Minnesota Vikings right tackle Phil Loadholt, center, advance. Call 526-3107 for more information. shows athletes proper blocking techniques during last year’s football camp at the high school. Loadholt will hold The Fort Carson Firecracker 5-kilometer run this year’s clinic for District 8 students Friday at the high school. It will feature two sessions: seventh- through will be held July 18 at 7 p.m. 12th-graders from 8-11 a.m.; and third- through sixth-graders from 1-4 p.m. The event is open to all Department of Defense identification card holders 18 and older. Registration forms must be turned in to Milwaukee Brewers triple-A affiliate, at 7:05 p.m. admission to another game this year. Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center staff by at Security Service Field in Colorado Springs. The Colorado Rockies host their annual Military noon July 14. DFMWR officials said no late Free ticket vouchers — a limit of 10 per Family Appreciation Day July 6 at 2:10 p.m. against registrations will be accepted. The registration — are available at Information, Tickets and the Los Angeles Dodgers. fee is $15. Call 526-2706 for more information. Registration. The vouchers need to be exchanged Pregame festivities include color guard The Colorado Springs Sky Sox host the next at the Security Service Field box office, located demonstrations and the ceremonial first pitch. All Military Appreciation Night July 31. near Powers Boulevard and Barnes Road. If the The Sky Sox play the Nashville Sounds, the game is postponed, the tickets will be good for See Bench on page 29

NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!

ABC Dental We accept most insurances including MetLife, CHP+, 719-579- KIDS (5437) Delta Dental, and Medicaid. ALWAYS THERE Located at 2753 Janitell Road (next to Kohl’s)

electric My Way toothbrush with every FREE new patient visit (exam, cleaning, x-ray). Four people met me immediately.

All of a sudden I couldn’t talk. I knew immediately that I was going to Parkview Medical Center, no question in my mind.

I can’t explain to you how well cared for I was.

Ray Seybold Stroke Patient, Parkview Medical Center

If you need great care, it’s right here. And it’s only going to get better.

www.parkviewmc.org | 719.584.4000 June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 29

Bench From page 28 Tagged out pregame festivities will be performed by service- members and veterans, according to the Rockies. Military personnel and veterans will be offered complimentary tickets. Tickets, normally $35, will be available for $14 for friends and Family members. Fax orders to 303-312-2219 or email to [email protected]. They can also be mailed to: CRBC, Attn: Military Appreciation 2001 Blake St., Denver, CO 80205. After Friday, tickets will only be available through the Coors Field ticket window, Rockies officials said. Contact Cory Little at 303-312-2426 or Andrew Kennedy at 303-312-2477 for more information. The 74th Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is July 9-12 at the Norris-Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. The rodeo recognizes those serving in uniform in the Colorado Springs area with a Photo by Walt Johnson special day for each branch of service. Opening Ryan McGeorge, left, tags out Brian Escey during intramural softball action Tuesday at the Mountain Post Sports night has been designated Fort Carson Night. Complex. The post intramural softball season is underway with unit and women’s action until the end of September. Rodeo officials are asking Mountain Post Games are played Tuesday-Thursday at the softball complex. members to dress in red, white and blue to support the night’s theme, “Patriot Night.” 2014 Rocky Mountain State Games registrations Games registration fees for servicemembers and [email protected] for more information. is open for athletes of all ages and skill levels. their immediate Families in any of the events on The National Physique Committee 2014 Tokyo A new program to encourage participation the schedule. To participate in this program for the Joe’s Colorado State Bodybuilding, Fitness, by military members and their Families is being military, servicemembers and their Families must Figure, Bikini and Physique championships will offered this year. The RMSG Military Support submit a completed Rocky Mountain State Games be held July 12 at the Buell Theater in Denver. Program has been created by the Colorado Springs Military Registration Assistance application online, The event, featuring military athletes, begins Sports Corporation to allow servicemembers or by email or fax. Online applications are available with prejudging at 8 a.m. The finals will begin at and their Families in the state to participate in the at http://www.RockyMountainStateGames.org. 4:30 p.m. Visit http://www.jefftaylor.com for tickets. games. According to RMSG officials, the goal of Click on the “Military Support Program” button on Pikes Peak Chapter of the Association of the United the program is to foster a greater sense of commu- the left side of the page. Once the applications have States Army holds its annual Golf Scramble nity and positive competition between the state’s been processed, the applicants and their immediate July 18 at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. military and civilian residents in a unique sports Family members will receive a special 50-percent Contact Robin Wininger at 719-659-8498 for event for amateur athletes. The program would discount code. Contact Doug Martin at the more information. cover 50 percent of the Rocky Mountain State Sports Corp at 719-634-7333, extension 010, or — Compiled by Walt Johnson

JUNE 26-29 • CABELA’S HONORS YOUR SERVICE

as our way of saying thank you, we are offering our EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT to active military, veterans, law-enforcement, fi refi ghters and ems personnel.

This offer is valid on Cabela’s in-stock retail merchandise only. Not valid on gift certifi cates, gift cards, boats, ATVs/UTVs, tractors or tractor attachments, licenses or services. This offer has no cash value and is not transferable. Offer cannot be used on prior purchases or in combination with any other rebate, promotion or previous offer. Other restrictions apply, see store for details. Discounts vary. Please present badge, valid government ID or other proof of eligibility to cashier to receive discount. Offer valid in-store June 26-29, 2014 only. Thornton, CO (303)625-6100 Lone Tree, CO (303)625-9920 Visit www.cabelas.com/thornton for more information Visit www.cabelas.com/lonetree for more information

July4th_ColoradoSpringsMountaineer.indd 1 6/12/14 5:13 PM 30 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014 June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 31

are admitted for $16 per person. Under age 2 is at 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road. and 60 and older are admitted free. Regular The annual Celebration of Honor Fly balloon- admission is $21 per person. The workshop is ing event in South Park is scheduled for July on the Pikes Peak Highway. Turn left at the 26-27. This event is to show appreciation to light in the small town of Cascade. the men and women who serve their country in Pikes Peak Speed Week includes the Hill Climb uniform. It is open to all military members but Fan Fest Friday in downtown Colorado priority will be given to wounded warriors and Springs. Race cars and drivers will be on hand, Soldiers who recently redeployed or are getting The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center will as well as entertainment and food and drink ready to deploy. Each Soldier selected can bring increase admission fees beginning Tuesday, vendors. The annual Pikes Peak International one guest. Participation is free, and Soldiers and when admission for active-duty or retired Hill Climb takes place on the Pikes Peak guests must be at the launch site in South Park military with identification is $5. Children Highway. Sunday. Visit http://www.ppihc.com at 6 a.m. South Park is about one hour and 20 of military, ages 4-7, will be $4. General for race information. minutes from Fort Carson. Any Soldier interested admission will be $10 for adults and $7.50 for Donkey Derby Days are in Cripple Creek for in participating in the event should send an email college students with identification and $4.50 for the 83rd year, Saturday-Sunday. Enjoy games, to: [email protected], with name, ages 4-17. Children 3 and under are free. Summer entertainment, competitions and other fun unit, rank, name of guest, whether or not combat of Discovery programs are ongoing. See activities activities, such as a hairy legs contest, a petting wounded, recently completed deployment or for each week at http://www.spacefoundation.org/ zoo, parade and food vendors. Admission is have deployment scheduled, email address and events/summer-discovery-2014. The Discovery free. Cripple Creek is about an hour from phone number. For information visit the website Center is at 4425 Arrowswest Drive. It’s open Colorado Springs — take Highway 24 west to http://www.celebrationofhonorfly.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Highway 67 south. “Floyd and Clea Under the Western Sky” is in Lakeside Amusement Park, in the Denver Fourth of July activities the Fine Arts Center theater, 30 W. Dale St., suburb of Lakewood is open for the season. The The “4th on the 3rd Star Spangled Salute,” is through Sunday. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. family-friendly old-fashioned amusement park Thursday, 4-9:30 p.m. at Fort Carson’s Iron Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. has large trees, lots of flowers and a lake. Parking Horse Park. Admission is free; there will be Call the box office at 634-5583. is free and visitors can bring food or buy food a fireworks show, bounce houses, a bungee The Colorado Renaissance Festival near Larkspur in the park. An admission fee of $3 is paid to the jump, corn maze, food vendors, Family activities is open Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., parking attendant. Rides require tickets or buy and a band concert. rain or shine, through Aug. 3. Tickets for adults an unlimited ride wristband, $14 weekdays and Celebrate Independence Day a day early at are $19.95 and $9 for children. Parking is free. $22 Saturday-Sunday and holidays. The park is Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Join in games The fest is at Larkspur; take Interstate 25 north at Interstate 70 and Sheridan Boulevard. and crafts from 3-6 p.m. From 6-8 p.m. there’s to exit 172, follow signs. Lake Pueblo State Park’s swim beach is open live music at the amphitheater with a view of the “Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed” is in the for the summer, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday- Fort Carson fireworks. There’s a $7 day pass to Denver Museum of Nature and Science through Monday. There’s no admission charge other than enter the park. Bring food or buy from a vendor. Aug. 24. It is the largest exhibition about the the $7 day pass or an annual park pass ($70). The traditional “Fabulous Fourth” celebration ancient Mayans ever to be displayed in the U.S. No lifeguards are on duty and no refreshments are will be in Memorial Park, with a free The museum is in City Park at 2001 Colorado available. Lake Pueblo is open year-round and performance by the Colorado Springs Blvd., and is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets has campsites. Take Interstate 25 south to Pueblo, Philharmonic at 7:30 p.m., and fireworks at are $22 for nonmember adults and $13 for take Highway 50 West for about four miles to dusk. Fort Carson Soldiers will present the children ages 3-10. Tickets are sold for entry Pueblo Boulevard and turn south. Go four miles, colors. Food vendors will open at 5:30 p.m. The at a certain time; call the museum or go online at take Thatcher Avenue west and follow signs. symphony concludes with Tchaikovsky’s 1812 http://dmns.org for availability when planning a visit. Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo parade is July 8, Overture with Soldiers from Fort Carson manning “Chihuly Rediscovered” is the newest exhibit in beginning at 6:30 p.m. The parade runs south the cannons. Attendees are asked to leave pets, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, on Tejon Street, from St. Vrain Street to Vermijo alcohol and weapons at home. 30 W. Dale St. Renowned glass artist Dale Street in downtown Colorado Springs. The The Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park Chihuly’s works are in the exhibit. Admission to parade is free. Park along the streets in celebrates July 4th by offering active and the exhibit is $10. The Denver Botanic Gardens downtown Colorado Springs. There’ll be groups retired military half-price admission. The also has a Chihuly exhibit through Nov. 30. In on horseback, floats and marching bands. center is at 201 S. Fairview St., in Woodland Park. partnership with Denver Botanic Gardens, visitors The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is July 9-12 at Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and regular admission can buy a ticket to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Norris-Penrose Event Center. The rodeo begins is $11.50 for adults and $7.50 for children 5-12. Center’s “Chihuly Rediscovered” and get $5 off at 7:15 p.m. each night and at 12:45 p.m. for the Four and under are admitted free. the Denver Chihuly show, and vice versa. Denver Saturday matinee. July 9 is Fort Carson night. Celebrate July 4th “1840s Style” at Bent’s Botanic Gardens is at 1007 York St.; in Denver. Rodeo grounds open at 4 p.m. and there’s Fort, near La Junta. Cannon firings, games, Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday and mutton bustin,’ mechanical bull riding, pony speeches and a parade are some of the activities 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. rides, gold panning and more before the rodeo that start at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3 for visitors 13 Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole is open starts. Concession vendors are available. and older; $2 ages 6-12. Take Interstate 25 to daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day. Tickets are on sale at the Norris-Penrose Event Pueblo, then Highway 50 east to La Junta. Active-duty military and members of their Center Box Office, grandstand tickets start at Bring sunscreen and water. Families older than 10 with military identification $15, with a $2 military discount. The stadium — Compiled by Nel Lampe

Complete Auto Detail Deep Cleaning / Hand Wash, Wheels High Pressure Cleaned, Engine Cleaned and Paintwork Machine Polished & Waxed Chrome Protection, Tires Glossed, Trunk Cleaned, Headliner Cleaned & Protected, Shampoo Carpets & Upholstery, Windows Cleaned & Polished Door Jams Cleaned and Rubber Dressed On Sale For Military Personnel and their families: $129.00 Offer expires 06/30/14. Normally $229.00

719-632-WASH (9274) 676 South 8th Street 32 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014 June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 33

Elitch Gardens’ Tower of Doom takes riders 200 feet straight down at 60 mph.

Elitch In addition to the amusement park, Elitch Gardens also has a 20-acre Island Kingdom water park. The water park is included in amusement park admission. Rides include a 65-foot tall Acapulco Cliff Gardens Dive, Cannonball Falls, Castaway Creek, Commotion Ocean, Gangplanks, Paradise Pipeline, Hook’s Lagoon, Rip Qurl, Splashdown, Sun Plunge and Tube Top. Cabanas in the water park are available for rental. The water park is open Memorial Day to Labor Day. The amusement park usually opens weekends in May, and remains open weekends after Labor Day through October. A series of free concerts, shows and movies are also available to park guests, as listed on the park’s website. Guests can rent lockers for stowing wet or dry garments, diaper bags and jackets. Outside food can’t be brought into the park. There are plenty of food and beverage choices at food outlets in the park, including healthy choices. Then there’s typical park food — corn Amusement dogs, Dippin’ Dots, funnel cakes, fudge, nachos, pizza, barbecue, chicken, Chinese food, ice cream, cinnamon rolls, tacos, turkey legs, corn on the cob and more. The Big Kahuna Surf Shop has sunscreen, sunglasses and other water park item necessities park marks forgotten at home. Elitch Gardens opens at 10 a.m. during summer and closes at 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday. It’s open until 10 p.m. Friday-Sunday until mid-August. Admission at the main gate is $45.99 for anyone taller than 48 inches. Children under 48 inches 124 years Photos courtesy of Elitch Gardens tall are charged $31.99. Children ages 3 and under The wooden roller coaster, Twister II, is still a popular ride at Elitch Gardens amusement park in Denver. are admitted free. Adult tickets purchased online are $34.99. By Nel Lampe Elitch Gardens has several steel coasters in an adult rider: Tike Bikes, Sunfl ower Swings, Fort Carson’s Information, Tickets and Mountaineer staff bright colors. The Sidewinder throws riders through Mouse House, KidSpin, Jumping Jack, Goofy Registration offi ce sells Elitch Gardens tickets a loop; the Mind Eraser is a monster coaster that Gazebo, Ding Dong Dock, Crazy Bus, Big Rig for $29 each. ITR hours are Monday-Friday, Elitch Gardens is a rather modern, compact speeds faster than 50 mph while riders roll, dive Trucking Co. and Balloon Race. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. amusement park, although it has been in Denver and spin in double corkscrews. There’s the purple Early amusement parks in America usually Parking in the Elitch Gardens lot is $15 per day. for 124 years. The park was moved to its present and yellow Boomerang. The Blazin’ Buckaroo is a started as an expansion of a picnic park or beach Beginning Aug. 23, the park is open only on location in 1994-95. family coaster that was added to the park last year. park, such as Coney Island, which opened in 1880. Saturday-Sunday through October. It’s also open And there’s the Half Pipe, the only one of its kind. Some parks were patterned after expositions. Some Labor Day. Rounding out the coaster collection, there’s amusement parks started as trolley parks, when a Halloween activities are in the park during the more traditional wooden coaster, Twister II, carousel was put at the end of the line to entice October. which is 10-stories high with a 90-foot drop and a riders to ride the trolleys. More attractions were Elitch Gardens’ phone number is 303-595-4386, pitch-black tunnel. added, such as dance halls, swimming pools, its website is http://www.elitchgardens.com. Other thrill rides include the Thunder Bolt, in shooting galleries, penny arcades and midways. To reach Elitch Gardens, take Interstate 25 north which riders go back and forth as well as around. Elitch Gardens was just a farm until John to exit 212A. The park is at 2000 Elitch Circle. Shake, Rattle and Roll is a giant swing that turns and Mary Elitch added some picnic tables and a Invesco Field at Mile High is across Interstate 25 riders upside down and then around and around. baseball diamond in 1890 and opened their orchard from Elitch Gardens amusement park. The Big Wheel The Tower of Doom sends riders plunging 200 to the public. In 1890 it was at the outskirts of Ferris wheel is in the foreground. feet at 60 mph. Denver at 38th and Tennyson streets. Two thrill rides require an additional fee to As the 16-acre park grew in popularity, the ride: Sling Shot riders accelerate to 80 mph from a Elitches added attractions: a small zoo, luxurious standstill; XLR8R pulls riders 150 feet into the air gardens and a theater that housed the fi rst summer and drops them for a free-fall experience. stock theater in the nation. Just the Facts New this year is “Brain Drain,” a seven-story, A toboggan roller coaster was added in 1904, • TRAVEL TIME – about an hour steel, looping thrill ride. Riders are sent and a hand-carved wooden carousel in 1906. Its • FOR AGES – anyone forward, backward and head over heels, while Trocodero Ballroom was a regular stop for big • TYPE – amusement park in a 360-degree revolution. bands. Mister Twister was a popular wooden coaster There’s Thunder Bolt that sends riders back that was one of the country’s top 10 coasters. • FUN FACTOR – ##### and forth and in a circle and Turn of the Century As the amusement park marked its 100th (OUT OF 5 STARS) is a swing ride. year, the owners had no more room for expansion. • WALLET DAMAGE – $$$$+ Family rides include Big Wheel, a giant 100- Property was acquired near downtown Denver; the $ = Less than $20 foot tall Ferris wheel with a great view from the old park was closed and most rides were moved top. A hand-carved 83-year-old carousel is a to the new location at the end of the 1994 season. $$ = $21-$40 family favorite — a 1928 Philadelphia Toboggan The 70-acre amusement park opened in 1995 $$$ = $41-$60 Co. carousel. There’s Dragonwing, Ghost near the Pepsi Center, the Downtown Aquarium $$$$ = $61-$80 Blasters, Rockin’ Tug, the Sea Dragon and the and Invesco Field at Mile High, home of the Denver Observation Tower for great views. A couple of Broncos. It’s one of the few downtown amusement (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) traditional rides are in the park — Tea Cups and parks in the nation. Tilt-A-Whirl. The park changed ownership and management The coaster, Boomerang, is in front of the Tower of Doom in KiddieLand has more than a dozen rides and several times during the next few years, adding Visitors at Elitch Gardens cool off at Island Places to see in the Denver’s Elitch Gardens amusement park. attractions for the youngsters. Some may require new attractions along the way. Kingdom with a view of downtown Denver. Pikes Peak area. 34 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014 June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 35 36 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014 June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 37 38 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014 June 27, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 39 40 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2014