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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. 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LaCamera from Page 1 Community theater Basic and Advanced Courses, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, and the Senior Service College Fellowship Course. LaCamera’s deployments include Panama in support of Operation Just Cause, Haiti in support Andrew Shores, of Operation Uphold Democracy, four tours to left, as Emmett Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Forrest, and Kira Operation New Dawn, and four tours to Spooner, as Elle Afghanistan in support of Operation Anaconda Woods, sing “Take and Operation Enduring Freedom. it Like a Man” During his time in Panama, LaCamera served during the Fort as the assistant battalion supply officer, learning Carson Community the ins and outs of Army logistics. In Haiti, Theatre group’s LaCamera served as a company commander. production “Legally In his first two deployments to Afghanistan Blonde the Musical” and tour in Iraq, in the initial stages of the wars, at the Freedom LaCamera served as a battalion commander, and, Performing Arts subsequently, as the regimental commander, in Center. Directed the 75th Airborne Regiment, where he honed his by Aaron Jones, operational skills. the musical is based His next two tours to Afghanistan had on the novel “Legally LaCamera serving as director of operations and Blonde” by Amanda then assistant commanding general for Joint Brown and the film Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C., by the same name. followed by a deployment as the deputy Remaining shows commanding general for operations for the 25th are Friday-Saturday Infantry Division, providing a wide spectrum of and March 29-30, strategic experience. at 7 p.m. Tickets LaCamera’s decorations include the Silver can be purchased Star, Defense Superior Service Medal with two at Information, oak leaf clusters, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Tickets and Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Meritorious Registration Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters, Joint or at the door. Service Commendation Medal, Army Com - mendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, Combat Infantryman Badge with star, Expert Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge with bronze star, Pathfinder Badge and Ranger Tab. LaCamera and his wife, Theresa LaCamera, Photo by Nel Lampe have four children. March 22, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 5 ‘Rough Riders’ take on recovery mission Story and photo by Coalition Forces continue their responsible Sgt. Khori Johnson drawdown, the Rough Riders will strategically 43rd Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs and fiscally recover assets from within Office, 4th Infantry Division Afghanistan. The transfer of authority ceremony KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — A few signified the Rough Riders taking the lead weeks after arriving in Afghanistan, Soldiers role in the CMRE mission in Afghanistan. of the 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th After a seamless transition by the Infantry Division, said farewell to their Trailblazers, the Rough Riders leadership brothers in arms, the 593rd SB, during a said they intend on not only accomplishing transfer of authority ceremony at Kandahar their set goals within the recovery mission Airfield, March 3. but taking the mission to the next level. The 593rd SB, U.S. Central Command “We have great leaders and we have great Materiel Recovery Element, appropriately Soldiers who have prepared hard, are creative nicknamed the “Trailblazers,” was the first problem-solvers and are ready to attack this unit to take on the CMRE mission in problem,” said Col. Todd Heussner, com- Kandahar and paved the way for the Rough mander, 43rd SB. “We will make tremendous Riders to continue the operation. progress, leave this area better than we found it “(We) entered into theater at less than and make sure that the folks who follow us 50-percent manning, 50-percent equipment, will be in a great position to finish this up.” on short notice, with no culminating training McBride said he expects to see great event, no predeployment site survey and no success with the 43rd SB taking over benefit of a relief in place or placed frame- the mission. work,” said Col. Douglas McBride Jr., “The trail has been blazed and the condi- commander, 593rd SB. “Nine months later, tions have been set for the 43rd SB to build we have truly blazed a trail and set the upon the foundation and successes of the first conditions for all current and future CMRE nine months and take it to the next level of operations to follow.” excellence,” said McBride. “The Army could Since Coalition Forces’ initial offensive not have picked a better command team or unit against the actions of the Taliban and the to come in behind my Trailblazers.” Col. Todd Heussner, left, commander, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Al-Qaida terrorist group, a substantial The 43rd SB deployed Feb. 9 to Infantry Division, and Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Traylor, brigade senior amount of infrastructure and materiel has Kandahar Airfield for a nine-month rotation enlisted leader, uncase the unit colors during a transfer of authority been accumulated within Afghanistan. As in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.

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Miscellaneous Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation German Armed Forces Military Proficiency Badge — training and testing is conducted monthly. Events DFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday include swimming, marksmanship, track and field Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. events (100-meter dash, shot put, long jump or high 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. jump and 3,000-meter run or 1,000-meter swim) Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. and a 12-kilometer road march. Upon completion Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. of all required events, Soldiers are awarded a Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. badge in gold, silver or bronze level — determined Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. by results of the marksmanship and road march. This is a foreign military award authorized to be Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. worn on the Class-A or Army Service Uniform. (Wilderness Road Complex) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Soldiers should submit packets through their chain Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed of command to Sgt. Michael Phillips at 524-4944 LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. or email [email protected]. For 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. more information contact Chief Warrant Officer 4 Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed David Douglas at 720-250-1221 or email [email protected]. responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort prior to their ETS or start of transition leave. Shaving study — The Evans Army Community Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance Call 526-2240/8458 for more information. Hospital Dermatology Clinic is conducting a of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency research study looking at various razors and topical cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in products to assist with shaving bumps. Soldiers numbers and points of contact for services: building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from must have at least 10 lesions and be available for • Facility repair/service orders — Fort 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA three office visits during a 12-week period. Male Carson Support Services service order desk can be processes to include turning in excess property, and female participants will be provided with reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergen- reutilizing government property, web-based tools shaving supplies, a tote bag and topical creams. cies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, available, special handling of property and envi- Call 526-7185 for more information. A referral damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. ronmental needs. To schedule an orientation, contact from a primary care manager is not necessary. • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera@ Finance travel processing — All inbound and Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it [email protected] when needing trash containers, trash [email protected] for reutilization/web tools; or Yourself” Moves, servicemember and Family is overflowing or emergency service is required. 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Sign-in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m. Points only, nondeployable unit — Reinforcement • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan and the briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign-in for training units provide an opportunity for Individual Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey. personnel being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m., Ready Reserve Soldiers who want to maintain [email protected]. with the briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers are Reserve affiliation and continue their military • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — required to bring Department of the Army Form career. Soldiers of any rank or military occupational Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email 5118, signed by their physician and battalion specialty considering leaving troop program unit [email protected]. commander, and a pen to complete forms. Call assignment can consider the 6399th RTU as a • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary 526-4730/4583 for more information. short- or long-term option. Benefits include earning Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held retirement points and “good” years; optional @mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon monthly nonpaid drill weekends; continued military tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. at the education center, building 1117, room 120. training and military schools; paid annual training • Base operations contracting officer Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs opportunities; continued promotions; earning representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. retirement points via correspondence courses; or email [email protected] for questions Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance; and easy on snow removal, grounds maintenance and Hours of Operation transfer to TPUs if desired. Contact Chief Warrant contractor response to service orders. Central Issue Facility Officer 4 Lake Gardner at 720-363-0511 or • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from [email protected]. 524-0786 or email [email protected] to 7:30-10:30 a.m. Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of request latrines, for service or to report damaged • Initial and partial issues — Monday- Public Works has an incentive program to or overturned latrines. Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. prevent recyclable waste from going to the landfill. • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday- Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards Support Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort email [email protected] to request a facility, • Direct exchange and partial turn ins — Carson Recycle Center, building 155. Points are parking or regulatory traffic sign. Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m. assigned for the pounds of recyclable goods turned The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is • Full turn ins — by appointment only; call in and every participating battalion receives money able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building 526-3321. quarterly. Call 526-5898 for more information 1430, room 233. During duty hours, Soldiers • Unit issues and turn ins — require about the program. should call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number approval, call 526-5512/6477. First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is for after hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051. Education Center hours of operation — The located in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. Mountain Post Training and Education Center, The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Briefings building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: Monday-Friday. The office assists Soldiers with 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held • Counselor Support Center — Monday- room assignments and terminations. For more Tuesdays in building 1430, room 150, from Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 information call 526-9707. noon to 1 p.m. Soldiers must be private-sergeant a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson first class with a minimum General Technical • Army Learning Center — Monday- Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third Score of 105; be a U.S. citizen; score 240 or Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday of each month at the Family Connection higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test; and • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC pass a Ranger physical. Call 524-2691 or visit Education Support and Army Personnel Testing — is open to all active members and those interested http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html. Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. in becoming future SAMC members. The club Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building was originally a U.S. Forces Command organization is held April 16-18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. of elite noncommissioned officers but is now an Veterans’ Chapel. Class is limited to the first 50 Medical Activity Correspondence Department Armywide program for those who meet the criteria people. Call 526-5613/5614 for details. office hours — The Correspondence (Release and have proven themselves to be outstanding Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to of Information) Office in the Patient NCOs through a board/ leadership process. noon the second and third Wednesday of each Administration Division hours are Monday- Contact SAMC president Sgt. 1st Class Dawna month at the Freedom Performing Arts Center, Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Brown at 526-3983 for information. building 1129 at the corner of Specker Avenue and closed Thursday and federal holidays. Call Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is and Ellis Street. The Retirement Services Office 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details. recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to the Work Management Branch — The DPW Work briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. Management Branch, responsible for processing BOSS meetings are held the first ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held work orders — Facilities Engineering Work and third Thursday of each month the first and third Wednesday of each month. Requests, DA Form 4283 — is open for processing from 2-3:30 p.m. at The Foxhole. Briefing sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier work orders and other in-person support from Contact Cpl. Rachael Robertson at Readiness Building, building 1042, room 244, 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon 524-2677 or visit the BOSS office in room 106 of The Hub for more information. Text “follow CarsonBOSS” on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must customer support is by appointment only, call to 40404 to receive updates and event information. be within 120 days of their expiration term of 526-2900. The Work Management Branch is service, but must attend no later than 30 days located in building 1219. March 22, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 7

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Photos by Spc. Nathan Thome Left: Brig. Gen. Darsie Rogers, right, deputy commanding general for support, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, receives the last round fired from 1st Lt. Nathan Williams and Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Simer, both with Battery A, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., as a gift for his service at Fort Carson, during his farewell ceremony at Founders Plaza, March 13. Above: Rogers gives his farewell speech during a retreat ceremony at Founders Plaza, March 13. Rogers’ next assignment is at Fort Bragg, N.C., where he will serve as the deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Special Operations Command. “It’s been a great year, given I recognize that few officers in the Army get the opportunity to come here, and I’m truly grateful,” said Rogers. “To the leaders, Soldiers, civilians, friends and partners, both here on Fort Carson and in Colorado Springs, it was an honor to be included among your ranks. Thank you for what you do for our Soldiers and Families of Fort Carson every day, it’s truly remarkable.” 8 MOUNTAINEER — March 22, 2013 March 22, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 9 Maintenance crews enter 200-hour phase Story and photos by for younger, inexperienced troops. said they benefitted from learning the Andrea Sutherland “We’ve had the aircraft less than aircraft inside and out. Mountaineer staff two months and we’ve already seen a “This is a good refresher,” said substantial improvement in our Halweg. “Before we started this, the In a hangar at Butts Army Airfield, Soldiers,” said Staff Sgt. Victor last time I did any maintenance was 11 Soldiers picked apart the 50,000- Alonso, maintenance floor super- six months ago. We’re learning the pound Chinook helicopter, March 13. visor, 2nd GSAB, 4th Avn., Reg., 4th new system and we’re learning more Piece by piece, they inspected the CAB. “The Soldiers have a variety of about the unit.” engines, transmission, rotor blades and experience and there are several tasks Pfc. Sean Finegan said gaining drive shafts, searching for signs of on a Chinook that require five or six an intimate knowledge of the aircraft corrosion and cracks. personnel so everyone has to know has set him up for success outside of “Over time, the aircraft wears their job.” the military. out,” said Spc. Daniel Halweg, Alonso said that while the time it “These are transferable skills to mechanic, Company D, 2nd General takes to complete an inspection varies civilian life,” said Finegan, mechanic, Support Aviation Battalion, 4th throughout the Army, he anticipated 2nd GSAB. Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry this inspection taking about a month He said that after he completes his Division. “If the damaged components to complete. time in the Army, he hopes to work as aren’t caught, it wouldn’t be good.” “We’re a new unit with new a mechanic in the aviation field. Halweg said every time a helicopter Soldiers,” he said. “We have to make “It’s only day five of training and reaches 200 flight hours, it undergoes sure we’re safe. We’re focused on I’m getting better knowledge of my job the intense inspection. safety and a fluid work schedule.” and overall knowledge of aviation,” he For the maintenance platoon Maintenance crew members con- said. “I’ve learned a lot.” Soldiers, the 200-hour phase met inspec- sulted digital manuals as they inspected tion requirements and served as training the 10 main components and numerous subcomponents of the helicopter. “Once upon a time we had these Sgt. Arowale Jarsagaray, mechanic, thick books and manuals,” Alonso Spc. Brett Bidwell, 2nd General 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, said. “For the old-school mechanics, Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Combat 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th we knew the books, but (today) the Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Infantry Division, inspects components computer takes the Soldier through all rigs a safety on the tail cone of the of a Chinook during the 200-phase of the steps.” auxillary power unit on a Chinook inspection, March 12. Soldiers performing the inspection helicopter, March 12.

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Back to school Raider University studies adaptability Story and photo by National Training Center, at Fort Irwin, Calif., last year. training ourselves,” Rebuck said. Staff Sgt. Craig Cantrell During the opening ceremony, Rebuck The lead planner for Raider University, Maj. 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Public explained how the implementation of the program Robert Walker, brigade fire support officer, 1st ABCT, Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division would train more adaptive Soldiers of the future for laid out the agenda of the program to the brigade the brigade and the Army. leadership during his presentation and emphasized the CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — With a central “We have to spend as much time, sweat and importance of thinking outside the box. theme of operational adaptability, leaders opened Raider ability in developing our brains as we do physically “We really want (Raider Brigade leaders) to get University with a ceremony March 8 at the out of the mindset of typical military training, Gateway Theater on Camp Buehring, Kuwait. reach down into your units and access the Senior leadership across the brigade gathered knowledge made available by our Soldiers,” to discuss the future of the training program intro- Walker said. duced by Col. Joel Tyler, commander, 1st Armored Walker challenged Raider University Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. attendees to tap into the resources available “Raider University is our term for professional within their units and urged the leaders to development,” Tyler said. “I love this Army, this take this adaptive mindset and use it to develop nation and our profession, and when someone junior brigade Soldiers into the future leaders doesn’t see the value in it I take it personally.” of the Army. According to officials, operational adapt- “My takeaway from the Raider University ability includes the improvement of critical presentation is a command-led opportunity to thinking skills, comfort with ambiguity and think about our jobs and processes in a different decentralization, willingness to accept prudent way ... in a way to focus our efforts on taking risks, making sound rapid adjustments from everyday problems or historical missteps and continuous assessments, building resilient finding pointed means for overcoming them Soldiers and cohesive teams, mastering the through increased leader and Soldier dialogue operational art and recognizing the human on adaptability at all levels,” said 2nd Lt. aspects of conflict and war. Blake Ritchey, platoon leader, Company C, “What makes us strong is the adaptability of 1st Special Troops Battalion, 1st ABCT. our American Soldiers,” Tyler said. Raider University offers Soldiers and Tyler and Command Sgt. Maj. 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Women Farnsworth said they each earn their “There are females in the ranks Anderson said that despite the new from Page 10 role and provide essential skills. and they see that there are women on assignment, she’s happy she had the “Some historians will tell me the team, they say, ‘Maybe I can do opportunity to work with the mounted the wranglers at the Air Force there weren’t women in the cavalry in that,’” he said. color guard. Academy, and they were filling me in the 1800s, and I’ll tell them there are Although she’s only held the special “I’m very lucky and fortunate to on her (progress).” women in the Army today, and they’re assignment for less than a year, be living in the 21st century so I’m not When she couldn’t ride, just as important as male Soldiers,” Anderson is slated to return to her stuck working behind a desk,” she said. Anderson volunteered her time he said. “They’re an inspiration when position as a chemical specialist at “Things have changed drastically for photo graphing and documenting the they are out there on the parade field Fort Knox, Ky. women. … It took somebody higher mounted color guard. or during a ceremony.” “We are fighting to keep her,” up (the chain of command) to change In July, she earned her place on Farnsworth said he hopes Farnsworth said. “Sgt. Anderson is one their thinking and allow women to fill the team. Anderson and the other three female of the best noncommissioned officers these slots historically filled by men. Historically, female Soldiers have Soldiers on his team serve as an at the sergeant level that I’ve had the Without that change in mindset, I not been part of the cavalry, but inspiration to other women. privilege to work with.” wouldn’t be here.”

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The Eggsperience Junior Spartan Obstacle Course features an inflatable wall climb, low-crawl under simulated barbed wire and a fun noodle gauntlet courtesy of, from left, Sgt. Donald Linville, Ann offers fun for all ag es Tsuyama and Kareem Braithwaite. Story and photos by Catherine Ross provided by event sponsors and participating Special to the Mountaineer organizations made available indoors. “It’s going great. The response has been Eggsperience took over the field and indoor wonderful, especially on a cold weather day,” basketball courts of Iron Horse Sports and Fitness said Ann Edinger, chief of Events and Center Saturday, providing fun and adventure for Entertainment, DFMWR, standing in the Fort Carson Families. basketball court packed with attendees enjoying “It’s great,” said Army spouse Nickki Owens. a magic show, refreshments, petting zoo, arts “There are fun activities for the kids to do.” and crafts, photos with the Easter bunny, and Despite gray skies, Owens and her children took tables filled with event sponsor information. advantage of both the indoor and outdoor activities “The staff here is really good about letting at the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare us in here,” Edinger said of the new location, and Recreation event. “We did the egg hunt and adding that Iron Horse Sports and Fitness loved looking for the different colors. Center provided extra room not available in “It’s informative too. There are lots of vendors years past at the Special Events Center. from off post and on post,” Owens said of information Edinger said participation by other Fort Carson organizations helped make the event a success, including Army Community Service; DARE program; Child, Youth and School Services; the Elkhorn Conference Junior Spartan Obstacle Course participants make their way up Center; and Fort Carson Religious Services. the inflatable wall climb during Eggsperiece, Saturday at the Iron Edinger also shed light on a mystery. Horse Sports and Fitness Center. The event also featured an egg “You know the rabbits and ducks walking hunt, magic show, crafts and an egg launch. around?” Edinger asked, referring to several costumed animal characters interacting with from the egg hunt. Both children and adults lined up Families. “They’re (Better Opportunity for for the egg launch as well, using a sling shot held by Single Soldiers) program volunteers.” two volunteers to launch raw eggs as far as possible. The event gave DFMWR an opportunity to Young athletes tackled the Junior Spartan Obstacle showcase its new photo service. Instead of walking Course, which included an inflatable wall climb with away with a single hard copy of their child’s slide, and a low-crawl obstacle under simulated photo with the Easter bunny, families can now barbed wire. Immediately upon completing the low view and download photos online, as well as order crawl, the participants faced a fun noodle gantlet. additional prints and custom photo items. “This is way more fun than being inside,” “This shortens lines and eliminates the need for said Ann Tsuyama, Iron Horse Sports and Fitness cash,” said Stephanie Dipane, an illustrator with Center assistant manager, as she double-wielded DFMWR’s marketing department. Dipane said blue fun noodles at the far end of the obstacle. that Families can also share a link to their photos “I’m getting my workout chasing the kids.” with friends and out-of-town Family members. Between chasing waves of children braving Staff Sgt. Kenneth Coffee, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor A portion of the basketball courts housed a the gantlet with laughs and smiles, Sgt. Donald Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry small petting zoo. Families could pet rabbits, Linville, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Division, assists his daughter, Ryleigh, with a bead craft chicks, roosters and baby goats provided by Angel Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, who at the Child, Youth and School Services table, Saturday Fire 4-H Club from Ellicott. volunteered to help run the obstacle course said, during Eggsperience. Outside, cooler temperatures did not deter Families “It’s definitely a good time.” 16 MOUNTAINEER — March 22, 2013 Run honors volunteers Story and photo by Cpl. William Smith 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Sounds of laughter and Irish folk music filled the air as 368 people stepped up to the starting line outside Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center for the Luck of the Volunteer Fun Run/Walk, March 15. The St. Patrick’s Day themed run was sponsored by the American Red Cross and the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation to recognize volunteers who assist in the community. “March is American Red Cross Month,” said Amanda Rolsen, American Red Cross, Fort Carson Station. “It is a time to share a fun event as well as share our local and worldwide services with the community.” Amber Zurita, intramural sports director, DFMWR, said the event, with an option of a three- or six-mile course, was designed to recognize volunteers for what they do in the community and provide an active and fun way to give back to them. “It is a great way to stay in shape,” said 1st Sgt. Jon Trawick, senior enlisted leader, 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. “I love giving back to and supporting great causes.” Trawick and his wife, Elena Trawick, said they attended the event to get outside and spend time together while doing something fun. Spc. Ramses Ramirez, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, who won the men’s three-mile division, said it felt great to get out and have fun. Luz Munoz, spouse of Air Force Staff Sgt. Davis Munoz of Peterson Air Force Base, who won the female three-mile division, said she was glad she was able to support the volunteers and happy that she was the first woman to cross the finish line. For future runs and events hosted by DFMWR, visit Runners begin the Luck of the Volunteer Fun Run/Walk March 15, held to honor the volunteers who help http://www.mwrfortcarson.com/index.php. the post community. The event featured both a three- and six-mile course. Policy highlights conservation requirements Directorate of Public Works Operations education initiatives. In addition, DPW provides work request through the DPW is required before and Maintenance Division building energy monitor training at the monthly installation of any window air conditioners. facilities management class, formerly the repair The following are additional energy conservation Fort Carson’s energy use comprises a large and utility class, as well as the DPW Environmental measures required by the policy: portion of the installation’s operations and maintenance Protection Officer course. The Network Enterprise Center recently budget with utility costs averaging nearly $1.35 million Energy efficiency requirements are outlined approved personal computers being turned off per month, underscoring the importance of energy in the policy for heating and cooling season. at the end of the work day. When the PCs are efficiency in minimizing budget impacts. In winter, the temperature set point for barracks turned on they will be patched and rebooted Soldiers and staff are critical in helping the and offices should be set at 70 degrees to keep the automatically. If everyone on Fort Carson installation eliminate energy waste, reduce utility space temperatures between 68 and 72 degrees turns his computer off at night, the initiative dollars and help Fort Carson achieve progress towards during occupied hours. Maintenance shops, bays, could save as much as $200,000 per year. its net zero goals. The fiscal 2013 Energy Efficiency supply areas, warehouses, gymnasiums and hangars Scanners, copy machines, faxes, printers and Measures policy, which applies to brigades, should be set at 60 degrees. During other such equipment should be programmed with battalions, garrison activities and agencies unoccupied times, all facilities should sleep modes to activate automatically when not in use. and Fort Carson contractors, outlines be set back to 55 degrees. Buildings The use of personal refrigerators, microwaves requirements and strategies on how to are monitored during cold periods to and coffee warmers are not authorized for individual achieve those objectives. prevent freeze damage. work areas unless supervisor approved. Refrigerators “Saving energy and water is Space heaters are not are permitted in communal break areas for use with necessary now to mitigate enduring authorized for use unless approved sizing based on number of personnel supported. budgets reductions and water use by Fire Prevention with supervisor Use one cubic foot per person as an average to restrictions,” said Mark Hunsicker, approval. Space heaters are energy determine size and quantity of refrigerators Directorate of Public Works Operations intensive and can be dangerous if not appropriate for break areas. and Maintenance Division chief. “We used properly. If the facility heating All lights, both exterior and interior, will be must take prudent steps now to not only system is not adequate, call the DPW turned off in unoccupied buildings, except when convert to more efficient fixtures and operations and maintenance lights are essential for safety and security purposes. control systems, but also push our contractor, Fort Carson Support Incandescent bulbs are no longer authorized. community over the tipping point of a Services, service order desk at Install compact fluorescents in incandescent fixtures cultural change in how we view these 526-5345 for repairs or modifications. where feasible. The DPW Repair and Utility Ware- limited resources. If we make progress now, we can During summer, areas with air conditioning with house, building 214, has the bulbs available as a one- avoid much more drastic and indiscriminant service thermostat controls will not be cooled to a temperature for-one replacement for offices and barracks rooms. reductions in the future.” lower than 74 degrees. DPW will maintain appropriate Keep all doors, bay doors and windows closed Commanders and directors are tasked to ensure cooling temperatures for those facility systems while the heat is on and shut off heat vents in trained building energy monitor positions are controlled by the Energy Management Control System. unoccupied rooms. Keep south facing blinds/drapes established or integrated into facility management Air conditioners will not be turned on when open during sunny but cold days to bring in solar heat. positions and that area inspections are conducted outside temperature is below 72 degrees. Air Buy energy efficient or Energy Star labeled in order to eliminate energy waste during both duty conditioners must be turned off at close of business appliances, windows and equipment. and non-duty hours. each day unless the facility is occupied or has For more information about the energy DPW staff assists units and activities through sensitive equipment needing the cooling, such as efficiency policy requirements, call the DPW energy use reduction projects, energy audits and computer mainframes or servers. An approved energy program coordinator at 526-1739. March 22, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 17 Contractors Michael Wood, a field service representative with BAE Systems Public save nearly Limited Company, instructs Pvt. Devin Atkins, 4th Squadron, 10th Calvary Regiment, 3rd Brigade $130,000 Combat Team, 4th Story and photo by Sgt. 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Claims to the estate Medications self-care program suspended — Due to fiscal constraints, Evans Army Community Hospital Master Sgt. Joseph Bascio — With deepest regret to is suspending the over-the-counter medication the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims self-care program. All self-care classes have been against or indebtedness to his estate should contact cancelled pending further information, and training Capt. Donald Fair at 526-3429 or 719-310-5054. information will be removed from the Evans Sgt. Marc Schoonhoven — With deepest regret Preventive Medicine Web page. Contact Preventive to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having Medicine at 526-8201 for more information. claims against or indebtedness to his estate Free all-day kindergarten — The Fountain-Fort should contact 1st Lt. Victor Cruz at 526-6868. Carson School Board approved free all-day Sgt. James Fleming — With deepest regret to kindergarten at the February Board of Education the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims meeting. Beginning in the 2013-2014 school against or indebtedness to his estate should year, parents will no longer have to pay. An contact Capt. Todd Geszvain at 526-1388. informational meeting, Kindergarten Roundup, will be held at each Fountain-Fort Carson School Upcoming events District 8 elementary school on April 9 at 1:30 p.m. Visit the District 8 website at http://www.ffc8.org or Intersection closure — The intersection of Chiles contact your school for more information. Avenue and Ellis Street will be closed March 29-30. New post office hours — Retail hours at the Chiles Avenue will be closed from O’Connell Fort Carson Post Office change March 30. New Boulevard to Nelson Boulevard and Ellis Street hours will be 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. will be closed from Wetzel Avenue to Ware Street. Saturday hours remain the same. The intersection closes March 29 at 9 p.m. Operation Mentor — Big Brothers Big Sisters and opens March 31 at 5 a.m. in order for the seeks children ages 9-16 from military Families DPW contractor to conduct asphalt paving and to participate in the military mentoring program, lane striping operations. The closure is weather which matches children with adult volunteers who dependent and will be rescheduled in the event of serve as positive role models. Visit http://www. inclement weather. During this closure, temporary biglittlecolorado.org/ for more information. signs will detour traffic around the intersection. Annual Weingarten notice — In accordance with Northbound Chiles Avenue traffic will be the requirements of 5 USC 7114(a)(3), this is to detoured onto Ware and Harr streets and advise bargaining unit employees that: you are southbound Chiles Avenue traffic will be detoured entitled to union representation in meetings held onto Wetzel Avenue. Drivers are requested to in connection with an investigation if: 1. The avoid the road construction area during the meeting is conducted by one or more agency Health System. The call will remind patients to closure periods. Call the DPW Engineering representatives. 2. The agency representatives are make an appointment. If a patient has already made Division at 526-3084 for more information. conducting an examination in connection with an an appointment, an option will allow him to report Installation Safety Day — The Garrison Safety investigation. 3. You are in the bargaining unit. 4. that information. There is also an option to cancel Office hosts the Installation Safety Day April 16 You reasonably believe that the examination may the referral. Unless acted upon, these reminders from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Special Events result in disciplinary action. 5. You request union will recur at 20, 60 and 120 days. Call 524-2637 Center. Contact Master Sgt. Edward L. Smith at representation. All five conditions must be met. for more information on the automated call system. 526-2123 or email [email protected] Flu shots — Influenza vaccinations are available at Thrift shop accepts credit cards — The Fort for more information. post clinics and local pharmacies. Soldiers and Carson Thrift Shop is now accepting debit and Scouting for Food Drive — Cub Scout Pack 264 Family members older than 6 months may receive a credit cards. The shop, located in building 305, and Boy Scout Troop 164 host the 2013 Scouting vaccination. Visit http://www.express-scripts.com/ is open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to for Food Drive April 20-27 at the commissary. TRICARE/pharmacy/ or call 877-363-1303 option 2:30 p.m. Contact Gail Olson at 526-5966 Participants may donate bags of food in the 5 for more information. Visit http://www.evans. or email [email protected] for more collection box, which will be collected April 27. amedd.army.mil/PM/flu(underscore)information. information or to learn about volunteer All donations benefit the Care and Share Food htm or call 526-6422 for appointment information. opportunities. Donations may be dropped off at Bank for Southern Colorado. Contact Janita New immunization hours — The Allergy/Adult the store during normal business hours or at the McGregor at 284-0186 for more information. Immunizations Clinic at Evans Army Community recycling center located near the main exchange. Hospital has new walk-in immunization hours: IMCOM recruits — Installation Management General announcements 7:45-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday Command is recruiting junior and mid-level and Friday from 7:45-11:30 a.m. for adult employees to participate in a Develop-mental Voting Assistance — The Fort Carson Voting immunizations only. Allergy shot scheduling Assignment Program. DAP is designed to support Assistance Office is located in building 1218, remains the same. The clinic will not provide functional and leadership training, which is one of room 212, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. vaccinations on training holidays, federal holidays the essential pillars of the HQ, IMCOM Campaign The 2012-2013 Voting Assistance Guide and and during clinic administration time on Friday Plan LOE 3. Eligible applicants are IMCOM voting forms are available for all military and afternoons. Call 503-7379 for more information. appropriated-fund employees (GS7-GS13) and Family members. Call 526-3963 for assistance. Inclement weather procedures for Gate 19 — nonappropriated fund employees (NAF-5 and below, Additional information can be found on the The Directorate of Emergency Services operates in positions comparable to GS7-GS13). The DAP is Federal Voting Assistance Program website at Gate 19 Monday-Friday from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., based on a systematic plan specializing in develop- http://www.fvap.gov/. regardless of inclement weather or road mental assignments through various functional areas Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian conditions along Essayons Road, which is an for a period of up to 60 days. The program provides employees — is currently being accepted for the fol- unimproved road. Essayons Road is also used multifunctional training and assignments to lowing civilians under the Voluntary Leave Transfer to access several ranges and training areas, so strengthen the experience of employees and Program. The employees who have exhausted all the road remains open during all conditions. In prepare them for broader responsibilities, improve available leave because of medical emergencies and order to notify the motorists of the actual road organizational communication, and develop well- are currently accepting leave donations are Brad conditions, two “Downrange Road Conditions” rounded personnel. Applications can be obtained by Hanerkratt, Dental Activity; Michele Bower, Space status signs are now located along Butts and contacting your organization’s training coordinator and Missile Defense Command; Bradley Bills and Essayons roads showing whether road conditions or the Workforce Development Program. James Werner, Directorate of Emergency Services; are green, amber or red. One sign is at the EFMP — The Exceptional Family Member Frank Oquendo, Directorate of Logistics; Jacqueline intersection of Butts Road and Airfield Road, Program at Evans Army Community Hospital Woodward, Directorate of Contracting; Teresa Miller, facing north, and the other is on Essayons has new hours of operation Monday-Thursday Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Road just inside Gate 19, facing inbound traffic. from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overseas screenings Recreation. Government civilian employees who Clinic name changes — Two of the Family medicine will be conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays. wish to donate annual leave may complete form clinics are in the process of changing names. Iron The EFMP office is located in the Pfc. Eric P. OPM-630A, “Request to Donate Annual Leave.” Horse Family Medicine Clinic (located on the Woods Soldier Family Care Center, Pediatric Nonappropriated Fund employees who wish second floor of Evans Army Community Hospital) Clinic lobby, Room 2103. Contact the EFMP to donate complete form OPM-630B “Out of is changing its name to Warrior Family Medicine Department at 526-7805 for more information. Agency.” Send completed forms to Sharon Peterson Clinic. Evans Family Medicine Clinic (located on TRICARE online access — TRICARE patients at [email protected]. Call 526-9341 the second floor of the Woods Soldier Family Care will no longer be able to access online accounts for more information. Clinic) is changing its name to Iron Horse Family with MHS/iAS username and password. Users Triple Threat expands — The Southeast Family Medicine Clinic. These are only name changes. must either use a registered Department of Center and Armed Services YMCA hosts Triple Beneficiaries will continue to see assigned primary Defense Common Access Card or register for a Threat meetings for Family members of military care manager/team in their regular clinic location. DOD Self-Service Logon. Visit http://www.dmdc. personnel dealing with post-traumatic stress Automated medical referral — A new automated osd.mil/identitymanagement. Patients may disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday reminder system is now in place for medical also receive personal assistance in creating an evenings at the YMCA located at 2190 Jet Wing referrals. Beneficiaries who are referred to a account by visiting the TRICARE Service Center Drive in Colorado Springs. Contact Larry Palma at civilian specialist in the network will receive at Evans Army Community Hospital or Veterans 559-376-5389 or [email protected] for details. a phone call from the Colorado Springs Military Affairs Regional Office. March 22, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 19 Army designates parking spots for Gold Star Families By Andrea Sutherland special parking spaces for Gold Star commissary, hospital and exchange,” dedicated to delivering on that promise Mountaineer staff Families at the commissary and said Angela Gunn, program manager of the Army Family Covenant by exchange, but will expand the for Survivor Outreach Services. providing support to surviving Families Officials from U.S. Army program to Evans Army Community Gunn said the order came down in for as long as they desire.” Installation Management Command Hospital, Casualty Assistance Center, an effort to ensure Family members Effective March 14, IMCOM also designated dedicated parking spaces Army Community Service and the across the Army are provided the mandated garrisons to issue Gold Star to Gold Star Family members, Friday, Defense Enrollment Eligibility same level of honor and recognition. installation access cards to eligible as part of an Armywide initiative to Reporting System office. In a press release, IMCOM Family members who do not otherwise pay tribute to those who have made “Army officials wanted to honor officials state, “Our fallen warriors have qualify for a military identification card. the ultimate sacrifice. and recognize the Families of the paid the ultimate sacrifice and we have Contact SOS at 526-2069 for Before the designation, Fort Carson fallen to ensure they have easy access a commitment to Families of the fallen more information on access cards officials had already implemented to facilities on post, such as the to recognize that sacrifice. (IMCOM) is and parking spaces.

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By Spc. Nathan Thome community welcomed 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office LaCamera. “We want to welcome in Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera assumed command of the the new commander; you go 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson from Maj. Gen. Joseph from one great command team Anderson, during a ceremony at Founders Field, March 14. to another great command Through the ceremonial passing of the division colors, team, and (Paul and his wife, LaCamera relieved Anderson, who will head to Fort Bragg, Theresa) are great role models N.C., to serve as the special assistant to the commanding for the whole Army,” said general, U.S. Army Forces Command. Brown. “Paul is an amazing Lt. Gen. Robert Brown, commanding general, I Corps, leader, I’ve had the honor Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., commended Anderson for to serve with him in combat the many accomplishments during his 16 months at Fort Carson. and watch him for 27 years; “The division deployed more than 10 units — amazing a proven combat leader. As job preparing those units and training them to go into harm’s the new commander of the way,” Brown said. “As I look at our distinguished community 4th Inf. Div., there’s no doubt leaders and the green jackets, it’s just another example of all Paul will continue to usher (the Andersons) have done for our Soldiers and Families. in the next chapter in this From left, Col. Bruce Antonia, Photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Stone “The overall successes of this division are division’s rich history.” chief of staff, 4th Infantry Division truly remarkable, and they don’t happen by LaCamera said he was and Fort Carson; Maj. Gen. Paul J. chance; they happen because of energetic, honored to be taking command LaCamera, incoming commanding motivated, dedicated and inspired leaders of the division and hopes to general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort who demand excellence in themselves and continue to see great things Carson; Lt. Gen. Robert Brown, those around them,” said Brown. “Joe is that from the unit. commander, Joint Base Lewis- “My Family and I are type of leader, and Joe, you should be proud “Thank you for attending Photo by Cpl. William Smith The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Mounted Color McChord, Wash.; and Maj. Gen. of everything this division has accomplished.” today’s ceremony; your presence Guard members present the colors during the change of Joseph Anderson, outgoing Anderson, who took command of the honors both the great Soldiers and Airmen who stand very excited to be joining command ceremony at Founders Field March 14. commanding general, 4th Inf. 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson Nov. 16, 2011, before you, but also honors the Andersons’ legacy, their Div. and Fort Carson; ride behind said the division is now close to his heart. hard work, dedication, commitment to excellence, service the formation as they inspect the your task force, and look “Congrats to all of you on your main and, most importantly, their leadership,” said LaCamera. troops during the change of accomplishments this past year, and good “After dinner last night, Theresa and I realized just how big command ceremony, March 14. forward to serving with luck as you continue to move forward,” said the shoes are that we had to fill. Anderson. “I’d like to recognize the 4th Inf. “To Joe and Beth, thank you for the outstanding transition, Div. Soldiers standing on the field before you; transparency, example and friendship; we wish you the you during the upcoming you guys and gals look outstanding and truly best as you continue your service leading America’s sons represent those who have passed before you and daughters,” LaCamera said. with pride and professionalism … I respect LaCamera expressed his eagerness to serve with his new opportunities we will face.” your courage and the sacrifice you display unit, and his appreciation for the Fort Carson community. — Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera each and every day. You are my heroes.” “To the Soldiers, Airmen, civilians, Families of the ‘Ivy’ After giving Anderson a standing ovation Division and Mountain Post … thanks for your service, sacrifice following his final address to the Soldiers, and leadership,” said LaCamera. “My Family and I are very Families, friends and special guests of excited to be joining your task force, and look forward to serving Photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, the post with you during the upcoming opportunities we will face.”

Photo by Sgt. Beth Raney Col. Brian Pearl, commander, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, leads his Soldiers to the reviewing stand on Founders Field for the pass and review portion of the division change of command ceremony, March 14.

Soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson salute during honors, as Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., fire volleys, during the division’s change of command ceremony, March 14 at Founders Field. Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson relinquished command of the division and the post to Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera.

Photo by Sgt. Beth Raney Layout by Jeanne Mazerall 24 MOUNTAINEER — March 22, 2013 Community day brings Soldiers, Trinidad closer Bernadette Baca-Gonzalez, mayor of Trinidad, looks Story and photos by Niedzwiecki, Headquarters and Headquarters through a scout sniper scope during a community day at Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch Troop, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, hosted by 2nd Brigade 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs 2nd BCT. “It’s not something they get to see Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, March 8. Office, 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs every day. For some of them to be able to show up and see our equipment and what we are PIÑON CANYON MANEUVER SITE — doing; it’s important.” what this country is,” said Greg Jacobson, a Community, partnership and teamwork were Residents expressed their support of the landowner in Las Animas County. “We are out here the themes for the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Soldiers training at PCMS. to support you guys and see what you are doing.” 4th Infantry Division, community day at Piñon “What you guys are doing is an extension of Jacobson brought his grandson, who said Canyon Maneuver Site, March 8. he liked interacting with the Residents from Trinidad and Soldiers at the event. Las Animas County came to PCMS “I think it’s pretty cool to see to interact with Soldiers and learn the troops, the weapons, the tanks about their Army experiences and and all the stuff they use,” said the tactical equipment and weapons Korey Monohan. they use. He also said it was important “It’s giving back to the for the community to visit community,” said Sgt. Eric the Soldiers. “It helps the Soldiers build pride when the community comes out here,” said Monohan. “They do Sgt. Eric Niedzwiecki, center, this for our country and it’s impor- and Spc. Kyle Holaday, both with tant for them to receive support.” Headquarters and Headquarters Soldiers welcomed the Troop, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry visitors and said they also enjoyed Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat the interaction. Team, 4th Infantry Division, brief “It’s really nice to think they Reyes Gonzalez, husband of can come out here and support us Bernadette Baca-Gonzalez, mayor and get hands-on with the weapons, of Trinidad, on the capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles and the M3A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle the equipment,” said Sgt. Kyle during a community day at Piñon Iverson, Company C, 2nd Special Canyon Maneuver Site, March 8. Troops Battalion, 2nd BCT.

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Chapel briefs Facebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains Chapel Schedule (Religious Support Office)” for the latest events and schedules. ROMAN CATHOLIC “How we Love our Kids: The Five Love Styles of Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person Saturday 4-45 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Parenting Seminar” — will be held April 13 Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 from 9 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Memorial Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Chapel. Based on the work of Milan and Kay Sunday 9 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Religious education Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Yerkovich, the seminar helps parents identify Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 which of the five love styles they have; discover Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Healer Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 dynamics that shape their parenting; eliminate Mon-Thurs noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347 “buttons” so their children can’t push them; PROTESTANT Friday 4:30 p.m. Intercessory prayer, Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 create close connections with children that last Bible Study a lifetime; and learn the seven gifts every child Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Gee/526-7386 needs. The event will be led by Ken Robinson Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Heidi McAllister/526-5744 and Justin Cole, Soldier and Family Readiness Sunday 10 a.m. Orthodox Service Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Oanca/503-4570 Program, Army Community Service. Limited Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 child care will be available and participants Sunday 11 a.m. Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104 Sunday 10 a.m. Chapel NeXt Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Palmer/526-3888 are asked to bring a snack to share. Call Pat Sunday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 Treacy at 524-2458 or email patricia.a. Tuesday 9:30 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 [email protected] by April 5 to register. Club Beyond, an outreach ministry for JEWISH “non-church” children is held at Carson Middle Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact Chap. (Lt. Col.) Fields at 503-4090/4099 for Jewish service and study information School and Fountain-Fort Carson High School. ISLAMIC SERVICES Call 719-355-9594 for dates and times. Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364 for information. Youth Ministries: Christian Youth Group for sixth- through 12th-graders meets Sundays (FORT CARSON OPEN CIRCLE) WICCA from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Sunday 1 p.m. Provider Chapel, Building 1350, Barkeley and Ellis [email protected] Chapel. Call 526-5744 for more information. COLORADO WARRIORS SWEAT LODGE Military Council of Catholic Women meets Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Michael Hackwith or Wendy Chunn-Hackwith at 285-5240 for information. Friday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. For information call 526-5769 or visit “Fort Carson Military Council of Catholic Women” on Facebook. Knights of Columbus, a Catholic group for men 18 Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Free child care is Heartbeat,a support group for battle buddies, Family and older, meets the second available. Email [email protected] or visit members and friends who are suicide survivors, and fourth Tuesday of the PWOC Fort Carson on Facebook for details. meets the second Tuesday of each month from month at Soldiers’ Memorial 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fallen Heroes Family Center, Chapel. Call 526-5769 for Latter Day Saints Soldiers: Weekly Institute building 6215, 6990 Mekong St. The group is more information. Class (Bible study) is Wednesday at 7 p.m. at open to members of all branches of service. Protestant Women of the Chapel Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 719-266-0283 Contact Richard Stites at 719-598-6576 or Cheryl meets Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at or 719-649-1671 for more information. Sims at 719-304-9815 for more information. March 22, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 29 30 MOUNTAINEER — March 22, 2013

Contractors is exchanged, the price drops to Unit leadership has expressed armored brigade combat teams from Page 17 around $130,000,” Chin said. plans to send a report about the are to train with less fiscal resources Battalion maintenance Soldiers successful rebuild to the Army’s and deliver a proficient maneuver Company A, 1st Battalion, 8th said they were grateful for the chief of ordnance in Fort Lee, Va. capability to the Army and the Infantry Regiment, 3rd BCT. contractors’ efforts. “Under these resource- Joint Force.” “Instead of buying a new “Their work was awesome,” constrained times, building team- The repair of the Bradley fighting transmission, we basically spent said 2nd Lt. Heather Fremont, work between unit maintainers and vehicle helped the brigade preserve under $400 to fix it,” said Wood. maintenance control officer, 1st Bn, field service representatives is a funding for decisive action training, According to Chief Warrant 8th Inf. Reg. “Their efforts helped mission essential task that must said Rush. Officer 2 Damion Chin, battalion the unit with regards to recent command the attention of materiel Col. Michael Kasales, commander, maintenance technician, 1st Bn., budget constraints.” managers and unit commanders 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., expressed 8th Inf. Reg., 3rd BCT, the full During the repair process, Lovett alike,” said Lt. Col. Anthony Rush, his gratitude for the ingenuity and price of a new transmission for a and Wood also took time to train commander, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg. hard work Wood and Lovett did on Bradley Fighting Vehicle is more unit level maintenance Soldiers on “Increasing the ability of units to the project. than $208,000. the operation of the Bradley Fighting conduct repairs above the direct “That kind of effort contributes “Once the damaged transmission Vehicle transmission, said Fremont. support level is imperative if to our effort to train,” said Kasales. GREAT CHINA FROM THE ACADEMY AWARD®-WINNING BUFFET WRITER AND DIRECTOR OF THE HURT LOCKER Super Buffet Voted Best in the Springs Featuring All You Can Eat Chinese, American and Japanese Cuisine t#FFG t4ISJNQT t4PVQ t$IJDLFO t-PNFJO t'SFTI'SVJU#BS t1PSL3JCT t4VTIJ3PMM t4BMBE%FTTFSU#BS t4FBGPPE t1J[[B "OENVDINVDINPSF WE NOW OFFER TAKE-OUT FROM OUR MENU & BUFFET* *Charge per pound

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Wounded warrior runs to help youths Story and photo by Walt Johnson Mountaineer staff Jerrod Fields, left, talks with World Class Athlete Program events coordinator Shanise Lewis during an Jerrod Fields went to support the nation with informal workout session Saturday at McKibben two healthy legs in 2005. While in Iraq, he sustained Physical Fitness Center’s outdoor running track. an injury that would claim his left leg and introduce him to a new path in life. “When the injury happened, the first thing I thought was my life has changed,” Fields said. “I didn’t feel a lot of pain and I was still able to drive even though I had glass in my goggles and (I) couldn’t see things. My platoon sergeant actually guided me. Throughout the process (of) getting out of the firing zone I really didn’t feel a lot pain until they cut my boot off. It was like the popping sound you get from opening a can of biscuits, and that was when I started screaming.” Always an athlete, Fields grew up playing basketball, but that fateful day in Iraq changed the type of sports he played. Now, Fields is hoping to help young athletes understand and appreciate the sport of track and field and how it could benefit them as they grow into adulthood. Fields was medically evacuated out of Iraq and awoke in Germany days later. Doctors explored options to save his leg, but Fields asked them to amputate. Fields made a promise to himself that he would get back to playing basketball. “After they took the leg off, I was happy that I had life and that I still had the possibility of playing ball,” he said. “I was excited about the new life that I had, and I remembered after coming out of surgery asking when I could start therapy.” was only one part of his rehabilitation process. “It’s a platform for me to show what he is As he began his recovery process, Fields The toughest part was learning how to live doing for me. I was never the fastest athlete, adjusted to a new way of life, one he said he had without his leg. but I always knew that if I fell, I got back up. a premonition of before he deployed. Fields began a rigorous therapy process and I feel it’s an honor that God has chosen me for Fields said he had a dream that something three months later, although he experienced a lot this mission to help other people. If God gave was going to happen to him during the deployment of pain, he was running. me the option of growing my leg back, I would and he asked his girlfriend, now wife, if he lost his Now an athlete with the Army World Class only do it if it gives him the glory that he gets leg would she still love him. Athlete Program, Fields said he’s looking forward now through me. I want kids to know there are When his premonition became a reality, to helping others, particularly children. always obstacles in life, but there are also ways to she stuck by her word and stood by him, but that “I’m (working with kids) for God,” he said. overcome those obstacles.”

Mountaineer Sports Feature

Fountain-Fort Carson High School’s Asia Allyn, left, battles a Rampart High School defender for the ball during the Mesa Ridge High School girls soccer tournament March 15 in Fountain. The Lady Trojans finished in second place in the tournament behind Discovery Canyon High School. The Lady Trojans team will be in action Friday in Aurora as it takes on Grandview High School at Legacy Stadium at 5:30 p.m. The team hosts Discovery Canyon April 6 at 10 a.m. and the Liberty Lancers April 9 at 6 p.m.

Photo by Walt Johnson 32 MOUNTAINEER — March 22, 2013

meeting April 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Iron On the Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Registration information and rules Pool fun are available at http://mwrfortcarson. com/intramuralsports.php. For more BENCH information, call 526-3972. The Colorado Rockies are offering military members special ticket The Fort Carson Women’s Golf buys this season. Association hosts its annual season The first opportunity is when opening coffee April 2 at 9 a.m. the Rockies take on the San Diego The event held at the Padres April 6 at 6:10 p.m. and April Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club 7 at 2:10 p.m. Military personnel can serves as the official kickoff event purchase tickets in the outfield box, for the 2013 golfing season, pavilion and upper reserved infield/ according to association officials. outfield area for their Family and Weather permitting, nine holes of friends for $14 each (with a $3.50 golf will follow the coffee. Women service charge per order), a discount golfers, both military and civilian, from the usual range of $21-$39. interested in joining the league are The Rockies will also offer encouraged to attend the coffee and military discounts for the series get more information about the club. with the New York Mets, April Civilians attending the event 15-18; Arizona Diamondbacks, should enter the post through Gate 1 April 19-21; and Atlanta off Highway 115. A valid driver’s Braves, April 22-24. license and current proof of auto Call the Rockies at insurance and registration are 303-ROCKIES, ask for the military required to access the post. Contact discount and provide reference Judy Jacoby at 719-685-1901 or number 21231001 to take email [email protected] for advantage of the offer. This offer more information. is not available on a walk-up A Commanding General Golf basis. Seating areas are subject Scramble is scheduled April 4 at to availability, limits may apply the Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. and all areas are not available The event begins with a for each game. shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Call The Colorado Springs Sky 526-4102 to register. The golf Sox open its season April 4 course is scheduled to hold a at Security Service Field in CG golf scramble the first Friday Colorado Springs. of each month from April to The Colorado Rockies September, except July’s event Triple-A affiliate begins its season Photo by Walt Johnson will be held July 3. by hosting the Reno Aces, a farm Autumn Johnson, left, Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center lifeguard, talks The Directorate of Family and team of the Arizona Diamondbacks, with James Allen III and his son, James Allen IV , Tuesday, about the upcoming Morale, Welfare and Recreation April 4-7. The Sky Sox host the Regatta event. People are asked to build a boat out of duct tape and cardboard is registering teams for a coed Tucson Padres, the San Diego and race against the clock at the Iron Horse pool April 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For volleyball league, which begins Padres affiliate, April 8-11. Fort more information on the event call 526-4093. play in April. Carson Appreciation Night is Registration deadline is scheduled for May 11 when the Thursday for the league that will Sky Sox host the Omaha Storm The tournament will be played the center court for semifinal consist of teams with three men and Chasers, the Kansas City Royals on each of the three basketball games at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. three women. The league is free Triple-A affiliate. courts in the facility and feature The championship game will be and open to all Department of The 2013 intramural post basketball games at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. played Thursday on center court Defense identification cardholders. playoffs will begin Monday at Iron Monday and Tuesday. beginning at 7 p.m. There will be a coaches Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Wednesday’s action shifts to — Compiled by Walt Johnson Over the net

Fred Taijeron, left, won his battle with Joshua Herbert during the first round of the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center table tennis tournament Monday. The finals of the tournament was scheduled to be held Thursday. Read about the winner and tournament results in next week’s edition of the Mountaineer.

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Mountaineer Athlete of the Week Tuffah Dunne Personal trainer, Waller Physical Fitness Center

You won six categories in your first ever fitness contest — establishing an event record. Why did you enter the fitness contest? It’s been something my husband and I have been discussing for about five years, but I just never thought I was ready to do it. Initially, I didn’t think I was capable of competing in that kind of contest, and I wasn’t that interested in building up the type of muscles that it (required) to compete in these contests. After I had my daughter 15 months ago, I decided since I was getting my body back into shape anyway, I may as well train for the competition and see where I could be. I had never been to a show prior to competing. I was pretty confident that I could do well although when I got there I thought there was some pretty hot women I had to compete against. How long did you train for this event? I actually started working out a month after (my daughter was born) and I had to work up to a level where I could do things I couldn’t do before the pregnancy. For the show it was a 16-week process to get ready; I started just after Thanksgiving. What was the best thing you learned from competing in this contest? You can achieve anything you want to if you’re willing to commit to it and put in the work. And, just as important to me, is to remember who you are and to stay humble throughout the process. Was there anything about the process you didn’t like? Yes, the diet. Because I couldn’t eat a lot of carbs, and I like my carbs. People who don’t know me would be surprised to know that ... I am a very dedicated, hard-working person who enjoys helping others achieve their goals. My mom always raised us to love ourselves, but don’t always put (ourselves) first, because there will always be others who need you.

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A Fort Carson honor guard participates in opening ceremonies at the 2012 Fort Carson Appreciation Night.

Photo by Nel Lampe Security Services Field is being prepared for the upcoming Sky Sox baseball season. The Sky Sox host the Reno Aces, the AAA affiliate of the Photo courtesy Johnson Walt Arizona Diamondbacks, in the season opener April 4. Sky Sox catcher Wilkins Castillo waits for a pitch at a home Photo by Walt Johnson game during the 2012 season at Security Service Field. Sundays feature 50-cent hot dogs and or picnic terrace. Call 304-5619 to children eat free on Monday games. make arrangements. There are fireworks shows at Children 12 and under may join Security Service Field after Friday the Sox Kids Club, for $15 dues. Just the Facts AAA baseball games and some Saturdays. Members can attend all Sunday And what’s a baseball game home games for free, wear the • TRAVEL TIME — about 30 minutes without ballpark food? In addition official club T-shirt and run the 4 to hot dogs, there are nachos, pizza, bases on the field after every Sunday • FOR AGES — anyone Sky Sox open season April pulled pork sandwiches and brats. game. For more information, call Other offerings include snow cones, 304-5619 or 304-5625. • TYPE — professional baseball soft drinks, hot chocolate and of There are three special events • FUN FACTOR — ★★★★ By Nel Lampe A Sky Sox team had played in public relations. Those jerseys are 334,245 fans were in the stadium, course, Cracker Jacks and peanuts. in Security Service Field this year, (Out of 5 stars) Mountaineer staff Colorado Springs in the 1950s, in raffled off the last Sunday game of marking the fourth season in a Credit or debit cards can be used at scheduled when there is no home the Western League. That team was the season, he said. row that the team’s attendance went any stand or kiosk. game: June 22 is Waldo Canyon • WALLET DAMAGE — FREE TO $$ Colorado Springs’ hometown affiliated with the Chicago White When the Hawaii Islanders over 300,000. The Sky Sox mascot, Sox the Fox, Classic Celebrity Softball Game; baseball team is the Sky Sox, the Sox, and the team’s name was selected became the Sky Sox, the first season The highest attendance for one is in the stadium every home game. the Colorado Springs Philharmonic $ = Less than $20 AAA affiliate of the Colorado by using the word “Sox,” and the was played in Memorial Park and game in 2012 was 8,798 fans. Sox also makes appearances at local presents a free concert July 20; and $$ = $21 to $40 Rockies. The 2013 season starts word “Sky” because of the city’s the team was then affiliated with A game at Security Service Field community events and can be booked Stand Up, Speak Out, a concert to $$$ = $41 to $60 April 4 at 6:35 p.m., when the Reno high elevation. the Cleveland Indians. is more than just a baseball game — for birthday parties or other events. end bullying, is Aug. 17. $$$$ = $61 to $80 Aces are in town. Full season tickets The team’s colors are red, white Denver snagged a professional it’s a chance to support the home team, Special events can be arranged Check the schedule for nights are available for all 72 home games; and blue. However, last year the team baseball team franchise in 1991, the watch players who are on their way to at Security Service Field, including that feature characters from Star (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) buy a 6-, 12- or 24-game pack; or wore camouflage uniforms during Rockies, during the Major League’s the major league, catch a fireworks military retirements, team building Wars, Star Trek and the X-Men. opt for single game tickets. military appreciation days. The team two-team expansion. The Sky Sox show or special promotions and get in sessions, unit parties, promotions, Security Service Field is located The Elmore Sports Group will wear camouflage jerseys again became affiliated with the Rockies on the giveaways, ranging from caps and hail and farewell events can be at 4385 Tutt Boulevard, east of Sky Sox home games drew large brought the Pacific Coast League this year at military appreciation in 1993. to flat-screen TVs to used cars. held at the stadium. Arrangements Powers Boulevard near North Carefree crowds in 2012, the fourth year in a Hawaii Islanders to Colorado Springs nights and on other occasions. Hobson said many of the Rockies’ Tickets are reasonably priced — can be made for the banquet hall and Barnes Road; call 597-1449. row that attendance reached 300,000. in 1988. The team was renamed the “It gives us a chance to pay well-known players were on the Sky single tickets in the lower boxes are “Sky Sox,” using a name historically homage and respect to the military,” Sox roster before moving to the $13 each for adults and $11 for tied to Colorado Springs. said Mike Hobson, director of Denver dugout: Todd Helton, Matt military and children. Upper reserved Holiday, Ubaldo Jimenez, seats are $10 for adults and $8 for Troy Tulowitzki, Carlos military and children. Gonzalez and Huston Street. And, there are special military Almost everyone on the appreciation nights, when tickets for Rockies roster played for military and Family members are free, the Sky Sox at one time. if a voucher is obtained from the First known as Sky Sox Information, Tickets and Registration stadium when completed in office. The vouchers must be turned in 1988, the stadium became for tickets at the Sky Sox box office. Security Service Field The vouchers are available in the ITR in 2004. It’s the highest office about one week before the mili- professional ballpark in tary appreciation game; call 526-5366 the United States at 6,531 to ask about the vouchers. feet elevation and has a In addition to Fort Carson natural grass playing field. Appreciation Night May 11, other mil- The stadium was itary nights are June 20, July 11, Aug. renovated and upgraded in 8 and 22. 2006, and luxury suites Tickets can be purchased at the and a banquet hall were stadium box office, online (with a added. And, unique to the booking charge) or by phone, call league, the stadium has 591-SOXX. a hot tub, which can be The box office is open 9 a.m. to rented for a game. The 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. On game stadium seats 8,500 fans. days, the box office is open from Last year, the 25th 9 a.m. until the end of the game. Photo courtesy Sky Sox season for the Sky Sox, Hobson said $2 Tuesdays are Sox the Fox, the mascot for the Sky Sox, interacts with fans during a 2012 home game at Security fans were in the stadium in popular with fans. On those days, Places to see in the Services Field. record numbers. Some tickets and parking cost $2 each. Photo courtesy Sky Sox Pikes Peak area. 36 MOUNTAINEER — March 22, 2013

and has a free parking lot in front of the center. Performances are at 7 p.m. April 18-20, and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 20. April 21 Buell Children’s Museum in Pueblo has an performances are at 1 and 5 p.m. E exhibit in which math plus toys multiplied by art equal smart fun. The “Under the Big Top: The DaVinci Machines Exhibition on the ground Out Math and Art” exhibit runs until June 1. Buell floor of the Denver Pavilions ends March 31. G T Children’s Museum, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., in Denver Pavilions is off the 16th Street Mall in Pueblo, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday- downtown Denver. It is open Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum has a for children. Visit http://www.sdc-arts.org for p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m., $14 for adults, special exhibit “To the Moon: Snoopy Soars more information. $11 for military and $9 for ages 5-11. with NASA” that runs through April 20. The exhibit examines the Apollo 10 mission and The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. An additional concert of “An Evening of John the role of Peanuts characters in that flight. Santa Fe Ave. in Pueblo, has a Family Theater Williams,” a Philharmonic Pops concert, has The museum is free. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Series production, been added. Tickets for the May 10, 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and is at 215 S. Tejon St. •“Todd Oliver and Friends,” at 11 a.m. and concert are being sold at 520-SHOW. The concert Call 685-5990 for information. 2 p.m. April 27. Tickets are $8 each; call is in Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave. 719-295-7200. “Legally Blonde the Musical,” a Fort Carson •“Swan Lake,” a Sangre de Cristo Ballet Free Earth Day celebration at Garden of the Community Theatre production, is in the Performance, is April 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Gods is April 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day Freedom Performing Arts Center April 20 at 2 p.m. at the Sangre de Cristo Ballet starts with a park cleanup at 8:30 a.m. (free Saturday-Sunday and March 29-30 at 7 p.m. theater, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave. in Pueblo. Tickets lunch for all volunteers). The Visitor and Nature Tickets are $5 with military identification and $7 are $10 at the box office, 719-295-7200. Center holds Earth Day activities throughout for general admission at Information, Tickets and the day. A chemical magic show is at 10 and 11 Registration office, and at the door for $3 more. The Denver Art Museum has opened a a.m.; Native American dancers are at 10:30, special exhibit that runs through April 28: 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Throughout the The Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade, has “Georgia O’Keeffe in New Mexico: event, there will be live animals, Segway these performances scheduled: Architecture, Katsinam and the Land.” demonstrations, wildlife touch tables, arts, •Bill Cosby is on stage April 16 at 8 p.m. The exhibit features 53 of the renowned crafts, children’s activities and more. Call •“The Ugly Duckling,” an Imagination artist’s works. Regular admission is $10 for 219-0108 for more information. Celebration presentation is in the theater adult Colorado residents, $8 for military and April 29 at 7 p.m. Children are encouraged to students and $3 for ages 6-18. The museum is Rock Ledge Ranch has free admission on Earth wear their pajamas or favorite character attire. at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway in downtown Day, April 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All living Preshow activities are in the lobby and milk Denver. Nearby parking is in the Cultural history areas, Rock Ledge house and Orchard and cookies are available after the performance. Complex Garage, for a fee. House will be open. Rock Ledge Ranch is next to Call 520-SHOW or 576-2626 for tickets. the 30th Street entrance to Garden of the Gods. The Denver Museum of Nature and Science has “Free Scout Day” has been rescheduled for “Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Earth Day Walk at Garden of the Gods, April 6 at the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Age” in the museum through May 27. Visitors sponsored by the Falcon Wanderers Volkssport Resource Center, 201 S. Fairview, Woodland will be able to see fossils from the Ice Age Association, is April 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 Park. All Scouts and Scout leaders in uniform unearthed near Snowmass Village in 2010. The p.m., beginning with registration at the Carriage will be admitted free. Nature’s Educators will museum is at 2001 Colorado Blvd. and is open House at Rock Ledge Ranch. The five-kilometer give presentations at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call 303-370-6000 for walk is moderate; the 10-kilometer walk is host an interactive table about raptors and tickets for this special exhibition, $21 for adults challenging. For information, call 494-9188 or reptiles. Friends of Dinosaur Ridge will also and $12 for juniors and students. Tickets are 231-9643 or email [email protected]. have activity tables during Free Scout Day. available on a timed schedule. Go online to pre-purchase tickets at http://www.DMNS.org. Cheyenne Mountain State Park holds a Family Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center’s 2013 Mystery Hike April 14, beginning at the visitor theater schedule includes “Other Desert Cities” Disney on Ice presents “Treasure Trove” in the center. The naturalist-led hike challenges families through March 31; “The Drowsy Chaperone” World Arena April 18-21. Opening night tickets to solve a riddle, puzzle or mystery by clues May 9-June 2; and “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well start at $12; tickets for other shows are $15, along the trail. Call 576-2016 for reservations. and Living in Paris” June 20-30. Call the box $22 and $27 at http://www.Ticketswest.com A park pass or day pass ($7) is required. office, 634-5583. The theater is at 30 W. Dale St. or call the box office at 866-464-2626. —Compiled by Nel Lampe

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