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June 19, 2015 Vol. 73, No. 24 June 19, 2015 Carson honors storied history Story and photos by Sgt. William Smith 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Offi ce The Army recognizes June 14, 1775, as the day it was formed as the need arose for the various militias to form one united army to face Britain’s seasoned troops during the Revolutionary War. This year, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson honored and remembered all the Soldiers who have served the nation during a “This We’ll Defend” birthday ceremony Monday. On July 4, 1776, America became an independent nation. Above: From left, Maj. Gen. The phrase “This We’ll Defend” Ryan F. Gonsalves, commanding traces back to the founding of general, 4th Infantry Division and the War Offi ce of the Continental Fort Carson; Pvt. Cory Faber, Congress the following year during combat engineer, 369th Engineer the Revolutionary War. Company, 4th Engineer Battalion, The theme is simple, but and the division’s youngest speaks to the dedicated, loyal and Soldier; and Command Sgt. purpose-driven vow of the millions Maj. Michael A. Crosby, 4th of Soldiers who have pledged Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, cut selfl ess service to the Army. a cake in celebration of the Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, Army’s 240th birthday Monday. commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, thanked everyone in attendance and wished the Army Left: Soldiers dress in a happy 240th birthday. period uniforms dating from “We proudly celebrate the the Revolutionary War to 240-year heritage of the most today during an Army Birthday celebration ceremony Monday See Birthday on Page 4 at the division headquarters. Message board INSIDE Single lane closures are scheduled on Sheridan Avenue between Prussman Boulevard and the Exchange to conduct asphalt repairs Saturday, Sunday and June 27-28. Traffi c control measures will be in place to safely pass two-way traffi c. Call the Directorate of Public Works Engineering Division at 526-9211 for more information. Pages 20-21 Page 6 Pages 8-9 2 MOUNTAINEER — June 19, 2015 MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves Prevention, early detection Garrison Commander: Col. Joel D. Hamilton Fort Carson Public Affairs Offi cer: Dee McNutt can improve men’s health Chief, Print and Web Communications: Rick Emert By Lauren A. Shirey Program evaluator, Editor: Devin Fisher U.S. Army Public Health Command Staff writers: Scott Prater Andrea Stone American men are at risk for living less Happenings : Nel Lampe healthy and shorter lives than American S p o r t s w ri te r : Walt Johnson women. According to the Men’s Health Network, this risk may be a silent health L a yo u t / g ra p h i c s : Jeanne Mazerall crisis in the United States. There are several reasons that men may This commercial enterprise newspaper be at higher risk for sickness and death than is an authorized publication for members of women. For example, a report by the U.S. the Department of Defense. Contents of the Mountaineer are not necessarily the offi cial Centers for Disease Control and Prevention view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or states that women are 100 percent more likely the Department of the Army. Printed circulation to visit the doctor for annual exams and for is 8,000 copies. services to support health than men. The editorial content of the Mountaineer Men are also more likely than women is the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Offi ce, Fort Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail to smoke cigarettes, die in motor vehicle address is [email protected]. accidents and experience other preventable The Mountaineer is posted online at events. According to the Men’s Health Network, http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com. for younger men much of the difference comes The Mountaineer is an unoffi cial from increased risk-taking and suicide. Society publication authorized by AR 360-1. The Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs also often does not promote healthy behaviors Military Newspaper Group, a private fi rm in for boys and men. no way connected with the Department of the Men aren’t the only ones affected by these Army, under exclusive written contract with health issues and risks. Since women generally Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. live longer than men, they see their fathers, The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, brothers, sons, husbands and friends suffer or does not constitute endorsement by the die early. 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