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Lacamera Takes Command by Staff Sgt Vol. 71, No. 11 March 22, 2013 LaCamera takes command By Staff Sgt. Wallace Bonner 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office Fort Carson welcomed a new commander Thursday; a 28-year combat veteran, who has served in ranger, airborne and infantry units around the world prior to coming to the Mountain Post. Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, greeted his division for the first time with a calm, relaxed demeanor, though he was prone to moments of laughter during his speech. He was upbeat about his opportunity to command in Colorado Springs. “Everything I’ve seen has been absolutely magnificent,” said LaCamera. “Not only the division, but the local community is absolutely flawless; I look forward to getting to meet everybody.” While happy with what he has seen so far, LaCamera said he is not afraid to make changes as needed. “I’m just going to build on what (Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, former commanding general) has started,” he said. “We are different people, so there will be changes. I will change based on my personality and experience, and, frankly, on the missions we get.” LaCamera began his military career at the U.S. Military Academy Photo by Cpl. William Smith where he received a Bachelor of Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commanding general, Science and was commissioned as a 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, passes 4th second lieutenant in May 1985. He Inf. Div. colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Stall, “Everything I’ve seen has been absolutely has also received a Master of Arts in command sergeant major, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort National Security and Strategic Carson, after receiving the colors for the first time, magnificent. Not only the division, but the Studies from the United States Naval which signified his new command. The ceremony War College. His other military was held March 14 on Founders Field, Fort Carson. local community is absolutely flawless.” schools include the Infantry Officer — Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera See LaCamera on Page 4 Message board INSIDEINSIDE Women’s History Month observance is Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. at Elkhorn Conference Center. Guest speaker is Violeta Garcia, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education coordinator, Colorado Department of Education. Page 11 Page 24 Page 15 2 MOUNTAINEER — March 22, 2013 MOUNTAINEER Women’s History Month Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera Garrison Commander: Col. David L. Grosso Leaders salute accomplishments Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Editor’s note: Army leaders released the following Dee McNutt letter in observance of Women’s History Month. This “If we’re going to out-innovate Chief, Print and Web Communications: year’s theme is “Women Inspiring Innovation Through Rick Emert Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, and out-educate the rest of the Engineering and Mathematics.” Editor: Devin Fisher world, we’ve got to open doors Staff writer: Andrea Sutherland The American Revolution brought sweeping change Happenings: Nel Lampe to our country. From our beginning, we banded together for everyone ... and that means to become the United States of America, a nation founded Sports writer: Walt Johnson on the novel ideals of independence and equality. Just as clearing hurdles for women Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall all Americans began to demand individual rights and a government that rested on the will of the people, women and girls as they navigate stood shoulder-to-shoulder with their fellow countrymen, This commercial enterprise newspaper is committed to safeguarding our fledgling democracy. careers in science, technology, an authorized publication for members of the Those actions laid the foundation for women to Department of Defense. Contents of the engineering and math.” participate in fields from science and technology Mountaineer are not necessarily the official First lady Michelle Obama, Sept. 26, 2011 view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or to engineering and mathematics that have allowed the the Department of the Army. Printed circulation United States to lead the world. is 12,000 copies. The empowerment of women has made possible officer, Command Sgt. Major Donna Brock, for inspiration. The editorial content of the Mountaineer is the respon sibility of the Public significant contributions to our military and has provided From these ladies, and all who have followed in their Affairs Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, us with role models for future generations. We need look bold footsteps, we have benefitted tremendously. Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address is no further than Dr. Mary E. Walker to find a woman whose Throughout our Army’s 237-year history, women [email protected]. courage earned her the Medal of Honor during the Civil have served this nation valiantly and with distinction The Mountaineer is posted on the War while performing her duties as one of the country’s in times of peace and war. We are proud of their Internet at http://csmng.com. The Mountaineer is an unofficial first female physicians. Retired Gen. Ann Dunwoody broke accomplishments and grateful for their sacrifices as publication authorized by AR 360-1. The new ground in our Army as the first female four star general; Soldiers, civilians and Family members. As we honor Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs and then she went on to blaze trails in science and technology the contributions of women during this month, we Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in as she ably commanded the Army Materiel Command. encourage our entire Army Family to plan appropriate no way connected with the Department of the Today we can look to Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho, 43rd Army commemorative activities in celebration of women Army, under exclusive written contract with Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. Surgeon General and commanding general of the U.S. whose leadership, courage and patriotism have made The appearance of advertising in this Army Medical Command, and her top noncommissioned our Army the “Strength of the Nation.” publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Raymond F. 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